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The Railroad Telegrapher VOL. XXX, 1913 Published at St. Louis, Mo. by The Order of Railroad Telegraphers • '“°'nerwoocf Lit ,&^TUn,ve^y rork ua WOOD W A R D S: TIERXAX PRINTING C O. ST. LOUIS Digitized by LiOOQle

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INDEX EDITORIAL PAGE All, To 2004 Anti Blacklisting Law Constitutional 528 Appeal, An 174. 1155, 1474. 16-*\ 2008 Arbitration Award 1830 Arbitration Law. A New 1303 Card of Thanks, Mrs. Thurston 971 Censures the Courts 168 Colorado to the Front 174 Convention Notes 973 Convention, The 6!“'. 9/2 Cost of Living 164/ Decision. A Peculiar 1831 Decision. An Important 1141 Eight-Hour Pill, New York's 529 Eight Hours 169. 1152 Express Rates Reduced 1207 Express Schedules 8 Facts. Getting Down to 9 Get Busy 2004 Government Ownership Impeached Industrial Commission, The... Industrial Relations Commission Interesting Case. An Invention. A Great Kansas City Tournament. The. Labor’s Struggles. ... 1299. 1463, 1641, 182o, 1997 Lamb, C. L., Dead 241 Legislation 517 New York Law Legal 169 Not So Bad 1647 One-Cent Letter Postage 976 One-Cent Postage 170. 528 Organization Pays 529 Organization, Result of 243 Panama Canal Accidents 173 Panama Canal, The 171 Parcel Post. The 168. 344 Pitfall. A 167 Pneumonia Prevention 526 Power, Will Ask More 1648 President Wilson 343 Prison Contract System 342 Prize Contest, 1914 2007 Prize Contest, Winner?* in 337 Prizes 7. 359. 1473 Prompt Action Essential . 10 Railroad Accidents /. .6. 1469 Railroad Earnings and -Wages «• -341 Railway Sanitation 527 Responses Insufficient ' 14/3 Sanitation 9/8 Spotters 17.*' Statement. A '11 Sundry Appropriation Bill. The 97, Thurston. A. I).. Dead 96, i EDITORIAL — Continued page Thurston, A. D., In Memory of 971 Union “Buster" Quits 342 Union Congressmen *. 340 Useful Book. A 1472. 1650 What’s the Game? 1831 Will Disband 975 Wireless Telegraphers’ Strike 710 Year 1912. The 3 MISCELLANY Bachelor’s Christmas Dinner, A 2023 Backwards 725 Barrack-Room Ghost. The 545 Black Bart, In the Days of 1002 Blunder. Happily Righted. A 42 Buried Treasure 365 Call of Duty, The 543 Calliope Marsh’s Awakening 1499 Camera’s Aid. By the 1169 Canal Digger’s Baboon. The 1669 Christmas Eves, Two 2026 Collected His Half 2043 Couldn’t Have ’Em 49 Country of Snows. The 200 Deeds of Heroism 384 Delights of Repartee 560 Dick Turpins in Petticoats. Some 2042 Everyone Bathed 36 Evolution of a Train Robber, The 1851 Failure. Her Brilliant 1861 Farmers’ Unions. One of the First 382 Fishbone. The . .* 1340 Fitzgerald’s Reformation 376 Flagging the Limited 740 Fog Lady, The 1009 Fortunate Mistake. A 205 Fulfilling Their Promise 1507 Girl at the Key, The 995 Girl Worth a Million, A 2030 Good for Him, Anyhow 766 Heroism of Odslcy, The 1493 Homecoming. A Delayed 1504 Imposture. The 1176 Inspector’s Romance. The 363 Juryman, The Obliging 1667 Key of the Gold Room 548 Kitty’s Candidate ..1011 Last of the Old Guard. The 44 Lincoln. The Patriot 193 Locomotive's Suicide. A 381 Lord Fihhlcstonc’s Surprise 1674 Lure of the Factory. The 1679 McEnroe’s Unlucky Ring 1328 Man Alone. The 1489 Mason Homestead. The 373 Melting Pot. The 556 Digitized by CiOOQle

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PAGE MISCELLANY— Continued page Memory, About 1178 Messenger Burton’s daughter 1333 Meteor’s Honor. The 29 Mexican Yarn. A 763 Mother. His 369 Narrow Escape. A 1330 New Year’s Irresolutions 2039 Oh. You Buttinskv 2033 Old Soldiers 1676 One Chance in a Million 1496 Outbursts of the Office Boy 2044 Payment in Advance 766 Public Stenographer. The 1006 Railroad Engineer, The 562 Robber in the Room, A 1180 Room in Heaven 1688 Sailor's Experiences, An Old 1337 Saint Valentine by R. K. D 197 Saltpeter Creek, t?p 38 Saving the Lady Operator 1325 Shoplifters. Two 555 Shortest Way Out of a Difficulty 993 Siege of Semiramis, The 1863 Sixty Below Zero, At 41 Telegraphy, The Romance of 34 Test of Nerve, A 1167 That Message — What Message? 371 Treasure, Finding a # 558 Trouble Hunter, The 2035 Turkey. His 1858 Unexpected that Happened. The 551 Unrest of Labor, The 1509 Victims of Vanity 1684 What Addic Did 199 When She Meets the Train 1182 Widow’s Opinion. The 1 H>3 Wild Midnight Race 2043 William Vogel 208 Wireless. Calling Aid by 380 Wireless Predictions. Sonic 1509 Woman’s Problem 1869 EDITORIAL NOTES Editorial Notes 11. 175. 344. 531, 711, 979. 1155. 1309. 1474, 1651. 1832. 2009 FACETIOUS Facetious 53, 215. 389. 565. 771.1017, 1189. 1347, 1514. 1691. 1873. 2047 FRATERNAL Fraternal 61. 222, 395. 569. 785. 1021, 1193, 1353. 1518. 1695, 1883. 2051 GLEANINGS Gleanings 23. 187, 355, 987, 1322. 1487, 1847 GRAND DIVISION Grand Division 152, 321. 501. 68.1, 952. 1126. 1283. 1448. 1625. 1809 1982, 2177 LADIES’ AUXILIARY Ladies’ Auxiliary 19. 183. 351. 537, 719, 985, 1161, 1317, 1481. 1659. 1841. 2016 OUR CORRESPONDENTS Our Correspondents. .. .55. 217, 391, 567. 775, 1019, 1191, 1349. 1515. 1693. 1875, 2049 PERSONAL MENTION Personal Mention .... 13. 179. 347, 533. 715. 981. 1157. 1313. 1477. 1655. 1839, 2013 POETICAL Poetical 51. 213. 387, 563. 769. 1015. 1187. 1345. 1512. 1689. 1871. 2045 UNION LABEL Union Label 1321. 1485. 16t>5. 1845. 2021 ' y( Digitized by CiOOQle

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Published Monthly by the Order op Railroad Telegraph eb.s L. W. QUICK ■ Editor and Manager. Entered at the Post Oftioe at St. Louis Mo., as Second-Class Matter Subscription Price • - $1.00 Per Year. Vol. XXX JANUARY, 1913 No. 1 THE YEAR 1912. ANOTHER year has passed into his- tory, and so far as the Order of ‘ Railroad Telegraphers is concerned, it was a year of many accomplishments. While conditions on railroads in many in- stances were not all that could be desired, quite a number of roads being in the hands of receivers, yet through the persistent efforts of the various general committees, much progress toward better working con- ditions was made by the Order. A large number of new members was added to the membership rolls during that period, and the financial condition of the organization was materially improved, especially the pro- tective fund. By a remarkable coincidence, the year 1912 closed with a record-breaking increase in the number of new members initiated into the Order in a single month, the num- ber being represented by the figures of the year 1912, which number of new members were initiated into the Order during the month of December. The number of new members initiated into the Order during the various months of the year was as follows: January 485 February 759 March 836 April 816 May 731 June 598 ’ July 693 August 644 September 812 October 952 November 1,101 December 1,912 io,339 Digitized by LiOOQle

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4 The Railroad Telegrapher. During the year fifty-eight new and re- vised schedules were made, as follows: Long Island. Seaboard Air Line. Chesapeake & Ohio. Elgin, Joliet & Eastern. Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac. Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic. Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound. Boston & Albany. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. Chicago & Northwestern. Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg. Grand Trunk (in Canada and United States). Buffalo & Susquehanna. Central of Georgia. Wheeling & Lake Erie. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha. Monon (C. I. & L.). Trinity & Brazos Valley. Bangor & Aroostook. Bay of Quinte. Internationa! & Great Northern. Michigan Central. Big Four. Pittsburg & Lake Erie. Toledo & Ohio Central. Zanesville & Western. New York, Chicago & St. Louis. Chicago & Indiana Southern. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Lake Erie & Western. St. Paul & Kansas City. Quebec Central. Chicago & Alton. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic. Ulster & Delaware. Canadian Pacific. Dominion Atlantic. Staten Island. Colorado Midland. Central Ontario, i Norfolk & Western. Canadian Northern. Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo. San Antonio & Aransas Pass. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy. Soo Line. Esquimalt & Nanaimo. Halifax & Southwestern. Southern Express Company on the fol- lowing roads: Atlantic Coast Line. Seaboard Air Line. Southern. Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic. Georgia, Southern & Florida. Norfolk & Southern. Central of Georgia. Charleston & Western Carolina. Virginia & Southwestern. Northern Alabama. The Mutual Benefit Department of the Order made an excellent record during the year just closed. During that period $i33.74b.47 was received from assessments and $81450 0° paid out in death claims. During the last few years the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has been instru- mental in materially bettering the working condition of the railroad telegraphers of the United States and Canada, both in the mat- ter of remuneration and working conditions. Of ail scheduled roads, and there are only a few roads that are not scheduled at the present time, telegraphers are now enjoying the benefits of shorter and fixed hours, over- time for Services rendered beyond those hours, an assurance of promotion to better positions according to seniority rights, an assurance of fair treatment through the adjustment of their grievances by commit- tees, and many other benefits too numerous to mention. Even telegraphers employed on unscheduled roads have been materially benefited through the efforts of the Order, because those roads have been compelled to pay better wages and institute better con- ditions in order to keep their men from going to scheduled roads. With a knowl- edge of all these conditions, it seems almost incomprehensible that there should be even a small number of railroad telegraphers who are still outside the fold of the organi- zation, and those w’ho are on the outside are usually the first ones to complain be- cause the committee did not secure more for "us” in their negotiations. They also loudly decry the fact that other employes in the train service receive more compensa- tion than themselves, but apparently they are still willing to stand in their own light Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 5 by failing to support the organization of their class, which is the only medium through which the better conditions desired can be secured. During the year just closed a determined effort has been made toward bringing into the fold those who were still on the out- side, and much success has been attained along those lines, and the new year finds the Order of Railroad Telegraphers with a larger membership and in a better financial condition than ever before in its history, and as a consequence, in a better position to carry on with renewed vigor the cam- paign for better working conditions and a more satisfactory remuneration for the railroad telegraphers of the United States and Canada. With a knowledge that every member added to the membership rolls strengthens the Order that much and increases its power for accomplishing good to that ex- tent. every member should add to his New Year’s resolution the following: "I pledge my best efforts during the year 1913 toward bringing into the Order every eligible non-member in my locality, and will devote myself assiduously to this work until it shall have been entirely completed.” With more than 43.000 members to work among what non-members are left, the task of completing thorough organization is an easy one if each member will do his part. Is not the result worthy of the effort? Let the motto of the Order for the year 1913 be : "Every Member Do His Part.” / THE KAN8A8 CITY TOURNAMENT. (By Special Correspondent.) THE Telegraphers’ Tournament, held at Kansas City on December 13th, was a great success. Ideal weather graced the occasion, and the largest crowd of telegraphers ever assembled in that city witnessed the contest. The arrangements for the occasion, which was held at the Coates House, were excellent, and all the instruments, vibrating machines and type- writers of all makes were fresh from the factories, sent on specially for the occasion. The best of order prevailed throughout the contest, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience, including a goodly number of ladies. The first event in the contest was for key sending, each com- petitor sending the same matter. The president of the club furnishing the matter used in the contest, no opportunity being given for practice, the contestant not being allowed to see the copy until it was placed before him and the word "go” was shouted by the timekeeper. The first two contestants did not bring out the full enthusiasm of the spectators, although their work was yery fine, their sending being so plain that several in the audience copied the matter being sent. The third man up was from Pennsylvania, and an objection was raised on account of he being out of the territory designated for this contest, which comprised Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri, but regardless of the objection, he was allowed to show his ability, and his record was badly broken by those who followed him. R. O. Kay, C. B. & Q. Railway, Cameron, Mo., was the fourth competitor, and after he had sent a few words, the audience burst into applause, and he was cheered to the end for his speedy and accurate sending. Mr. Kay came near the world record. The enthusiasm of the audience was in- creased when the fifth contestant, A. S. Carver,. C. R. I. & P. Railway, Topeka, Kan., started in his effort to defeat the man who came so close to the world record. When Mr. Carver ended his five minutes of lightning speed on the key, it was found he had beaten the world record by a small margin. Other contestants in this contest fol- lowed, but they were not able to cqu^l the record made by Messrs. Carver and Kay. The next event was for best sending with vibrating machine, speed and excellence of sending to be considered the same as in the key contest. Surprise was expressed at the number acquainted with the use of these machines, as the number of contestants in this event exceeded those in the key class. It would prolong this article to give particulars in regard to the sending of each contestant, therefore, it is sufficient to say that praise was given all competitors and the honors Digitized by LiOOQle

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6 The Railroad Telegrapher. were awarded to H. A. Ford, C. R. I. & P. Railway, Herington, Ka«.. who sent very rapidly and plain. The next event on the program was for receiving with a pen, and as only one con- testant, J. Purcell, Jr., 'Santa Fe Railway, Kansas City, Mo., entered this event, and as the hour was getting late, he was de- clared the winner without contest. The next and last event was for receiving with typewriter, in which event J. Purcell, Jr., Santa Fe Railway, Kansas City, Mo., was awarded first prize. A. S. Carver, the winner of the sending contest and the new holder of the world record for sending, was chosen by the judges to send to the receivers. Mr. Purcell was closely pushed in this contest by J. O. Holton, Frisco Rail- way, Springfield, Mo., and A. J. Jones, C. M. & St. P. Railway, Kansas City, Mo. The world record was not broken in this event, but a new record was made for this territory. The prize for the best all-around telegra- pher in this territory was awarded to J. Purcell, Jr. Mr. Purcell is but eighteen years of age, and participated in all four events. The following are the records established in the various events: A S. Carver sent 219 words with key in five minutes, averaging 43^ words per minute. This breaks the world record, formerly held by D. J. Ellington, of New York City, made in Boston in 1906, who sent 350 words in eight minutes, or an aver- age of 43H words per minute. H. A. Ford sent 192 words with the vibrating machine in five minutes, or an average of 38^ words per minute. J. Purcell, Jr., received 365 words in ten minutes, or an average of 36’/$ words per minute, which is close to the world record, held by Charles S. Edney, made in Boston in 1906, at which time he received 350 words in 8 minutes, 5 6yi seconds, or an average of about 37 words per minute. In counting, five letters constitute a word. In receiving, neatness was considered, and in sending, plainness and speed were con- sidered. H. A. Ford, the winner of the contest for sending with vibrating machine, used a Martin Vibroplex, and J. Purcell, Jr., win- ner of the receiving contest, used a Rem- ington typewriter. The Western Electric Company furnished all instruments, and all typewriter companies had machines on exhibit. The judges were J. B. Stockton, Santa Fe Railway; G. W. Hutton, Associated Press, and C. M. Talley, Missouri Pacific Railway, all of Kansas City. Their deci- sions were satisfactory to all. The timekeeper was J. E. Hogan, C. M. & St. P. Railway, Kansas City. The contest was given under the auspices of the Kansas City Railroad Telegraphers’ Club, of which John Hjalmer is president, and Alvin J. Jones, secretary and treasurer. RAILROAD ACCIDENT8 THE number of persons killed in train accidents during the months of April, May and June, 1912, as shown in reports made by the railroad companies to the Interstate Commerce Commission under the “accident law’’ of May 6, 1910, was 148, and of injured 3,294. Accidents of other kinds, including those sustained by employes while at work, by passengers in getting on or off cars, by persons at highway crossings, by persons doing business at, stations, etc., by tres- passers and others, bring up the total num- ber of casualties, excluding “industrial” accidents, to 19,486 (2,302 killed and 17.544 injured). Accidents to persons resulting in immediate death, or in death within twenty-four hours from the time the acci- dent occurred, are reported in the "killed.” All other accidents to persons, including those resulting in death of the person injured after an interval of more than twenty-four hours from the time the acci- dent occurred, are reported in the “in- jured.'' Accidents to employes are not reported if they result in injuries so slight as not to prevent for more than three days, in the aggregate, the employe from per- forming his accustomed service during the ten days immediately following the acci- dent, nor are accidents to “other persons” resulting in slight injury whereby the per- son injured is not incapacitated for more Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 7 than one day. By “incapacitated” is meant so injured as to prevent the person from following his customary vocation. Accidents in which lives were lost are classified in seven sections, all of which show a decrease over the preceding quarter with the exception of persons killed on railroad property, neither passengers nor employes, this item showing an increase of 268. The number of passengers killed in train accidents decreased over fifty per cent. The total number of collisions and derail- ments during the quarter was 3.398, of which i;i45 were collisions and 2,253 de- railments, of which 118 collisions and 257 derailments affected passenger trains. The damage to cars, engines and roadway by these accidents amounted to $2,700,911. Defects of roadway and defects of equip- ment are shown to have caused 68 per cent of the total number of derailments. A summary of the accident bulletins for the year ending June 30, 1912, shows that the total number of casualties to persons for the year was 180,123, of which number 10,585 were killed and 169,538 were injured. These figures indicate an increase of 189 in the number of persons killed and 19,379 in the number injured, as compared with the previous year. The total number of casualties, embracing 400 representing em- ployes killed and 92,363 employes injured, were reported under the head of industrial accidents, which includes accidents to rail- way employes in and around shops, at sta- tions, freight houses, engine houses, coal- ing stations, water stations, etc., and all such accidents as do not occur in connec- tion with the movement of trains. The figures for the year show that of the number killed, 3,635 were employes, 318 passengers, and 6,632 other persons, who are designated as “trespassers” and “non- trespassers,” showing an increase of 33 in the total number of employes killed, a de- crease of 38 in the number of passengers killed, and an increase of 194 in the total number of persons killed other than em- ployes and passengers. Of the persons injured. 142,442 were employes, 16,386 passengers and 10,710 per- sons other than employes and passengers. These figures show an increase of 2,953 'n the number of passengers, and 23 in the number of other persons injured, as com- pared with the previous year. PRIZE8. AS THE motto of the Order during the year 1913 will be: “Every mem- ber do his. duty," which applies not only in the support of his committee, but also in assisting in “rounding up” every eligible non-member now outside the fold of the organization, and in order that efforts may be rewarded, another series of prizes will be given to members securing new members during the year 1913. To the member securing five or more new members during the year 1913, and who fails to secure any of the other prizes offered herein, will be given one of the official emblem rings. To the member securing ten or more new members during the period named herein will be given free dues in the Order for one year, their dues being paid by the Grand Division. To the- member securing fifteen or more new members during the year will be given a specially made emblem watch charm. To the member securing twenty or more new members during the period named will be given a fine solid gold watch chain. To the member securing twenty-five or more new members during the period named will be given a fine gold watch. To the member securing fifty new mem- bers during the year 1913 will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $100. In the foregoing contest, secretaries and officers of divisions, and all other members receiving salary or expenses, or both, for their services are barred from participation. THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN THIS CONTEST. In order to secure credit in this contest, it will be necessary for the member claim- ing the credit to have secured the petition personally, and not through anyone else. It will further be necessary for the member securing the new members to immediately forward the Grand Secretary and Treas- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 8 urer a notice to the effect that the new member has been secured, and unless this is done credit will not 6e allowed. The form of notification should be some- thing like the following : 1913- L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treas- urer, St. Louis, Mo. I have today secured the petition for membership of and collected $ , and have forwarded the petition and money to Bro , Secretary and Treasurer Div. No Please credit me with this petition on prize contest. (Signature) Cert. No Div. No In the contest held during the year 1912. the same conditions as provided herein were prescribed in regard to notifying the Grand Secretary and Treasurer promptly as fast as new members were secured, but several failed to observe the conditions and sent a full list of members secured during the year in December. While the organiza- tion is anxious to accord to every member every consideration to which he is entitled, and even a little more, there seems to be no good reason why members should not comply with the conditions of the contest, which makes it possible to check up the lists as the members are reported by the different divisions; therefore, all members are urged to promptly comply with that part of the conditions in regard to notifying the Grand Secretary and Treasurer as fast as new members are secured. Unless this is done, credit can not be allowed in this contest. EXPRESS SCHEDULES. IN THE resume of business done by the Order during the year 1912, which ap- pears in another article in this depart- ment, it will observed that a goodly number of schedules have been made with the Southern Express Company on roads on which that company operates, which in- cludes the Southern Railway, the Seaboard Air Line, the Atlantic Coast Line, the Cen- tral of Georgia and other systems. The schedules are in the main uniform, with the exception of the first part of Article 2, wherein they differ to the extent of covering local conditions in regard to handling fruit and other perishable matter, particularly applicable to that locality. That part of Article 2 also pr/ovides for the payment of a ten per cent commission on the company’s proportion on all business handled, received and forwarded, and with that feature of Article 2 eliminated for the sake of uniformity and the purposes of this artitle. the balance of the schedules read as follows: Article i. This schedule applies solely to express agents as above designated who have hith- erto been paid upon a commission basis. Article 2. * * * * When commissions do not exceed seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per month, a guarantee of seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per month will be paid. When commissions exceed seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per month and do not exceed ten dollars ($10.00) per month, a guarantee of ten dollars ($10.00) per month will be paid. Article 3. At points where agents are required to transfer express matter to or from other lines or trains, they will be paid a minimum of seven and one-half dollars ($7.50) per month for such service. Article 4. It shall be optional with agents as to whether or not they accept shipments to be forwarded on Sunday, except in cases of emergency, and will be otherwise excused from express duties as far as possible on this day. Article 5. All grievances and claims for loss or damage arising between the Southern Ex- press Company and its agents herein repre- sented, which cannot be satisfactorily ad- justed otherwise, may be referred to the Superintendent and General Chairman rep- resenting such employes, for adjustment, with the right of appeal reserved, pro- Digitized by LdOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 9 vided an amicable adjustment cannot be so reached. Article 6. During that period the Express Company undertakes the bonding of employes, the bond premium now being twenty-five (25) cents per hundred dollars ; this rate will not be increased without the consent of the committee representing such agents herein specified — the amount of bond to be fairly based upon the amount of business handled ; Provided, that the minimum bond shall be $500.00. Article 7. Agents are expected to observe all rules of the Express Company, render their re- ports, account for collections promptly, and do all in their power to advance the interests of the Express Company and popularize its service. Article 8. The present method of computing agents’ commissions being the only satisfactory way of preventing errors, disputes, and mixtures in accounts, it will be continued, with the promise that every effort will t>t made to effect settlement during the suc- ceeding month. Duplicate vouchers, showing earnings, will be prepared and one copy furnished to agents. Article 9. These rules are not to be construed so as to reduce compensation at points where the rate of pay is in excess of the above rates. Article 10. N’o change will be made in the foregoing Articles until after notice of thirty (30) days, in writing, has been given. GETTING DOWN TO FACT8. A BILL which will prove of great in- terest and undoubtedly much bene- fit to employes of railroads was recently passed by the House of Repre- sentatives of the National Congress, which provides for a complete investigation into the stock and bond issues of Interstate Carrier Corporation and which empowers the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix a valuation on the property of railroads and other common carriers. If this bill becomes a law, it will have a far-reaching effect, and will make it possible to deter- mine how much “water” there is in the stocks and bonds of each railroad. Gen- eral committees in dealing with manage- ments of railroads, especially in negotiat- ing for increases in wages, are usually met with the stereotyped argument that the company must first earn its "fixed charges,” in which is included interest on its bonds and dividends on its stock, before it will have any money with which to gram in- crease in wages. Organized labor has always contended that if the “water” was squeezed out of the stocks of railroads, they would not only be able to pay a handsome return on every dollar actually invested, but that they would also have an abundance of money left from earnings with which to give their employes a more fair remuner- ation for services rendered. It is to be hoped the bill will become a law. THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION. AT THE last session of Congress, a bill was passed which was approved by the President on August 23, 1912, providing for the creation of a commission to be known as the Commission On In- dustrial Relations. It was provided that the commission should be composed of nine persons to be appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate, three of whom should be employers of labor, three representatives of organized labor, and three representing the public. On December 17th, President Taft made the following- appointments to comprise that Commission : Representing organized labor— James O. Connell, Third Vice-President, American Federation of Labor; John V. Lennon, Treasurer, American Federation of Labor ; A. B. Garretson, President, Order of Rail- way Conductors. Representing the public— Hon. George Sutherland, United States Senator from Ltah; Geo. B. Chandler, Member Connecti- cut State Legislature ; Chas. S. Barrett, President, Farmers’ Co-operative and Edu- cational Union. Digitized by Google

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10 The Railroad Telegrapher. Representing the employers — F. A. Delano, President. Wabash Railroad; Adolph Lewishon, Merchant ; F. C. Schwedtman, Vice-President, National Manufacturers’ Association. This commission is authorized as a whole or by subcommittees of the commission, duly appointed, to holding sittings and public hearings anywhere in the United States; to send for persons and papers; to administer oaths; to summon and compel attendance of witnesses, and to compel testimony. The commission may report to the Congress its findings and recommenda- tions and submit the testimony taken from time to time, and shall make a final report, accompanied by the testimony not pre- viously submitted, not later than August 2 3, 1915, at which time the term of the commission will expire, unless it shall pre- viously have made final report, and, in the latter case the term of the commission will expire with the making of its final report. It is further provided that the commis- sion shall make at least one report to Congress within the first year of its ap- pointment and a second report within the second year of its appointment. This commission is directed to inquire into the general condition of labor in the principal industries of the United States, including agriculture, and especially in those which are carried on in corporate forms; into existing relations between employers and employes; into the effect of industrial con- ditions on public welfare, and into the rights and powers of the community to deal therewith; into the conditions of sani- tation and safety of employes and the pro- visions for protecting life, limb, and health of the employes; into the growth of asso- ciations of employers and of wage earners, and the effect of such associations upon the relations between employers and employes; into the extent and results of methods of collective bargaining; into any methods which have been tried in any State or in foreign countries for maintaining mutually satisfactory relations between employes and employers; into the methods of avoiding or adjusting labor disputes through peaceful and conciliatory mediation and negotia- tions; into the scope, methods, and re- sources of existing bureaus of labor and into possible ways of increasing their use- fulness; into the question of smuggling or other illegal entry of Asiatics into the United States or its insular possessions, and of the methods by which such Asiatics have gained and are gaining such admission, and shall report to Congress as speedily as possible, with such recommendation as the commission may think proper to prevent such smuggling and illegal entry. The commission is further authorized to seek to discover the underlying causes of dis- satisfaction in the industrial situation, and report its conclusions thereon. The sum of $100,000 was appropriated for the use of the commission for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1913. The members of the commission will receive their actual traveling and other necessary expenses, and, in addition, a compensation of $10 per diem while actually engaged on the work of the commission, and while going to or return- ing from such work. As the personnel of the commission has not as yet been confirmed by the Senate, no arrangements have been made for call- ing together the members of the commis- sion for the purpose of outlining any plan of action. It is confidently expected, how- ever. that the members of the commission will be confirmed by the Senate at an early date. PROMPT ACTION E33ENTIAL. PRESIDENT GOMPERS of the American Federation of Labor has issued the following letter to all affiliated unions; "The following is official, and you are urged to secure compliance with the re- quest contained therein. Prompt action is essential.” Then follows the following, which will be of interest to every organized worker. The Booher convict labor bill, which passed the House of Representatives during the last session of Congress, was before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Com- mittee on January 3, and favorable report is expected to be made to the full Judiciary Committee. Senator Brown, of Nebraska, Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 11 is chairman of the subcommittee. The Booher bill provides : “That all goods, wares, and merchandise manufactured, produced, or mined, wholly or in part, by convict labor, or in any prison or reformatory, transported into any State or Territory, or remaining therein for use, consumption, sale, or storage, shall, upon arrival and delivery in such State or Territory, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of such State or Terri- tory to the same extent and in the same manner as though such goods, wares, and merchandise had been manufactured, pro- duced or mined in such State or Territory, and shall not be exempt therefrom by reason of being introduced in original pack- ages or otherwise." It is important that all State Federations. Central Bodies, and Local Unions should take favorable action looking to have com- munications, under official seal, forwarded to their United States Senators and to the members of the Senate Judiciary Com- mittee, as well, urging that the Booher convict labor bill — H. R. 5601 — be favorably reported to the Senate and passed. The Senate Judiciary Committee is composed of the following members: -Clark of Wyoming, chairman; Nelson of Minnesota, Dillingham of Vermont, Suther- land of Utah, Brandegee of Connecticut, Borali of Idaho, Brown of Nebraska, Cum- mins of Iowa, Root of New York, Bacon of Georgia. Culberson of Texas, Overman of North Carolina, Paynter of Kentucky, Chilton of West Virginia, and O'Gorman of New York. There is one vacancy upon the committee. Senator Rayner of Mary- land having recently died. Prompt action upon the part of the or- ganizations of labor will have much influ- ence in securing the passage of this meas- ure, which has the indorsement of the American Federation of Labor. Address all communications to State Office Building, Washington, D. C. 6DJTORIAL N0t€5 Ten thousand three hundred thirty-nine new members were initiated into the Order during the year 1912. ' One thousand nine hundred and twelve new members were initiated into the Order during the month of December. Every member should pay his dues promptly, thereby keeping in good standing and enjoying all the benefits of membership. Ten thousand five hundred and eighty- five persons were killed and one hundred and sixty-nine thousand five hundred and thirty-eight injured on railroads during the year ending June 30, 1912. Nineteen hundred and twelve new mem- bers admitted to the Order during the last month of the year 1912 was a fitting close to a successful year. Let the good work go on. Every member should get busy and win one of the prizes offered by the Grand Division for securing new members during the year 1913. The Immigration Bill, carrying with it the illiteracy test, passed the House of Repre- sentatives in December by a vote of 179 to 52. The Senate passed an Immigration Bill at its last session, and as these two bills differ in some features, they will now. go to a Conference Committee composed of members from the two branches of Con- gress, and it is expected that the bill will be enacted into law in the near future. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of September, 1912, shows that there were 178,877 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during Digitized by LiOOQle

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12 The Railroad Telegrapher. the month; that there were i ,577 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots, 18; insane and epileptic, 9; loathsome or dangerous contagious diseases, 208; pro- fessional beggars, 1 ; paupers, 1 ; likely to become public charges, 619; mentally or physically defective, 479; contract laborers, 55; accompanying aliens, 25; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 30; assisted aliens, 7; criminals, 63; prosti- tutes and procurers, 34; without passport, 1 ; under provisions of Chinese-exclusion act, 27. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of October, 1912, shows that there were 160,419 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month; that there were 1,537 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots, 46 ; insane and epileptic, 10 ; tuberculosis, 1 ; loathsome or dangerous contagious diseases, 220; professional beggars, 1; likely to be- come public charges, 617; mentally or physically defective, 343 ; contract laborers, 74; accompanying aliens, 25; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 35; assisted aliens, 10; criminals, 66; polyg- amists, 5; anarchists, 1 ; prostitutes and procurers, 58 ; without passport, 1 ; under provision of Chinese-exclusion act, 23. The Supreme Court of Arkansas has de- clared the recall amendment, which was adopted by the people of that State by a majority of 13,000, unconstitutional, basing their action upon the fact that the consti- tution of the State provides that only three amendments can be submitted to the people at any one election, and as more than three amendments appeared upon the official ballot at the election in which the recall amendment was adopted, the court decided to eliminate the recall amendment. It is understood that efforts will be immediately put forth to secure another initiative peti- tion in order that the recall amendment may again be voted upon at the next election. A new idea in governmental affairs was enunciated by United States Senator Bristow of Kansas, in a .resolution intro- duced in the United States Senate recently, proposing an amendment to Section 3 of Article 2 of the Constitution of the United States, which amendment provides the fol- lowing : “If Congress fails to enact any measure which the President has recommended in proper form, within six months from the date of such recommendation, the Presi- dent, at the regular Congressional election following the expiration of such period, may submit the measure to the electors at such election, and if a majority of the electors voting on such a measure in a majority of the Congressional districts and also in a majority of the States, approve the measure, it shall become a law." This amendment is designed to give relief to a situation which may occur by Congress being of one political faith and the Chief Executive of another. If the amendment is finally adopted the people will be given an opportunity to give their approval or disapproval of measures recommended by a Chief Executive when Congress refuses to act upon the recommendation. Digitized by LiOOQle

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher. To Bro. and Mrs. G. May, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. F. Wayne, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. E. Hovis, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. F. Hilliard, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Frank Snyder, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. P. L. Hackbert, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R. W. Coldiron, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. B. McClure, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. W. Gardner, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. S. A. Laas, of Chicago, III., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. B. Starr, of Anna, Texas, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Harry J. Butler, of Niles, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. A. Birch, of Fari- bault, Minn., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. F. J. Ritter, of Chap- man, Nebr., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. L. Fowler, of Oak Lawn, R. I., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. H. Templin, of Matteson, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. N. Holcombe, of Lorain, Ohio, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. F. M. Haines, of Logan, Mont., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. L. A. Yoder, of North Morenci, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. S. H. Jones, of Chester, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. H. Woodruff, of WilHston, Ohio, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Tommy Davin, of So. Worcester, Mass., a boy. The following marriages have been re* ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher. ^ Bro. O. P. Ruid, of Div. 4, to Miss Jennie Solberg. Bro. Hugh Quinn, of Div. 88, to Miss McClure. •*’ Bro. G. M. Bartle, of Div. 138, to Miss Ollie Botkin. Sister M. E. Wilbur, of Div. 126, to Mr. Walter Hunt. At Ina, 111., Bro. Orval Sneed, of Div. 34, to Miss Nellie Lee. At Kane, Pa., Sister M. E. McGraw, of Div. 17, to Mr. Irving. At North Bay, Ont.,’Bro. Geo. Bruce, of Div. 99, to Miss Scott. At Willacoochee, Ga., Bro. J. Walker, of Div. 132, to Miss Gaskins. At Baldwyn, Miss., Bro. T. D. White, of Div. 2, to Miss Lucile Graham. At Springfield, Mo., Bro. W. H. Smith, of Div. 88, to Miss Mary Dyer. At Richardson, Ni D., Bro. K. E. Julian, of Div. 54, to Miss Rowena Rich. At Farmington, Maine, Bro. G. A. Ellis, of Div. 140, to Miss Florence A. Eustis. At Aldershot, Ont., Bro. H. P. Steedman, of Div. 1, to Miss Catherine Hemmingway. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher. Bro. Ralph S. Close, of Div. 20. Bro. Norman S. Cashner, of Div. 21. Wife of Bro. S. H. Nelson, of Div. 39. Wife of Bro. P. L. Young, of Div. 32. Mother of Bro. J. T. Daily, of Div. 14a Father of Bro. Rex Foley, of Div. 130. Sister of Bro. J. E. Deveau, of Div. 131. Father of Bro. J. Yeager, Jr., of Div. 33. Father of Bro. E. C. Millard, of Div. 130. Wife of Bro. G. L. Brown, of Div. 132. Wife of Bro. A. W. Brliers, of Div. 23. Mother of Bro. Joseph Cumming, of Div. 8. Infant son of Bro. A. F. Mott, of Div. 44. Father of Bro. A. V. Anderson, of Div. -130 Digitized by Google

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14 The Railroad Telegrapher. • Brother of Bro. T. F. McCarthy, of Div. 35. Daughter of Bro. J. H. Brennan, of Div. 130. Daughter of Bro. G. B. Hensley, of Div. 40. At Omaha, Neb., Sister Anna Vapor, of Div. 6. Wife of Bro. Albert A. Richardson, of Div. 89. Mother of Bro. Frank M. Sydnor, of Div. 40. At Vincennes, Ind., Bro. Tom Cavanaugh, of Div. 33. Father and mother of Bro. Geo. Motes, of Div. 14. At Rhinecliff, N. Y., Bro. A. F. Rafter, of Div. 8. At Collins, Colo., wife of Bro. Ralph A. Nye, of Div. 6. Bro. M. G. Watson, of Div. 1, acci- dentally killed. At Byron, Wis., Sister M. A. Wittman, of Div. 1 19. At Shakopee, Minn., father of Bro. J. D. Galvin, of Div. 4. At Whitehall, Mont., wife of Bro. C. U. Brown, of Div. 54. At Hunter, Tenn., mother of Bro. J. N. Wagner, of Div. 59. At Lansing, Iowa, little son of Bro. B. A. Towle, of Div. 23. At Charlotte, N. C.. mother of Bro. R. L. Davis, of Div. 132. At New Haven, Ind., infant son of Bro. R. J. Curts, of Div. 2. At Mountain City, Tenn., Bro. A. R. Harkleroad, of Div. 59. At West Alexander, Pa., father of Bro. Will Carr, of Div. 33. At Elizabethtown, Pa., father of Bro. C. H. Wormley, of Div. 17. At Albert Lea, Minn., father of Bro. P. J. Einwalter, of Div. 126. At Valley Jet., Iowa, infant daughter of Bro. L. A. Stone, of Div. 126. At Cape May 'Court House, N. J., father of Bro. J. L. Hand, of Div. 17. At Hagerstown, Md„ Bro. E. E. Ervin, of Grand Div., accidentally killed. Wife and mother of Bros. J. U. Overall, Sr., and Jesse Overall, Jr., both of Div. 2. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. H. Tanner. N. Hunter. C. E. Stone. D. G. Lanclois. O. R. T. GROUP— CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY— CARON. SASK Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 15 L. S. Parkinson. F. T. Fraskr. R. MacLeod. O. R. T. GROUP— CANADIAN NORTHERN RAILWAY. WANTED. Present address of Oscar Rynian. last heard of at Milan, Kans.. with the A. T. & S. F. W. I. Miller. 2120 N. Law ave., Wichita, Kan. Present address of Harry Brown, last heard of working 2nd trick for the Bur- lington at Hecla, Neb. “H” write to your old pal. E. S. Ward. 1440 Washington st., Suffolk, Va. Present address of C. E. Corbett, last heard of at Atlanta. "CO” if you see this write. C. F. Harley. Bath, S. C. Present address of Robert Cross, last heard from in Muncie, Ind. E. F. Stansberry, W. U. Tel. Co., Nowata, Okla. Present address of N. A. Boswell and J. C. Goldsberry, last heard of working for the Rock Island in 1910. G. G. Greene, Alma, Ark. Present address of Opr. W. H. Quinn, worked for the St. L. B. & M. Ry., 3 or 4 years ago. Important news for him. T. G. Bracken, Moulton, Texas. Information concerning the whereabouts of H. M. Fleming, last heard of at Seattle in 1909. His people are anxious to hear from him. Fred Fleming, Atlanta, Texas. Present addresses of C. P. Tacke, ac- countant ; J. E. Bucklew and Walton C. Robinson, telegraphers. F. B. Shoemaker, 514 So. ave., "C”, Washington, Iowa. Present address of P. E. Davieson, last heard of working in Wyoming in latter part of 1907. He will learn something to his advantage by communicating with J. H. Stansfield, 28 Garden st.. West Roxbury, Mass. Present address of Wm. C. Nicholas, formerly worked at Cleveland, Ohio, later at La Veta, Colo., for the D. & R. G. Ry. Anyone knowing of his whereabouts, kindly communicate with his father. C. H. Nicholas, Treichlers, Pa. Present address of Wm. Reynolds, learned wire work at Douglas, Ohio; worked for Clover Leaf Ry., later for L. E. & W. Ry. Last heard of at Talbot, Ind. H. F. McDowell, Care N. P. Ry., Townsend, Mont. Digitized by Google

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16 The Railroad Telegrapher. Present address of M. L. Gillespie, last heard of working for C. & G. W. Ry. Any- one knowing of his whereabouts, kindly communicate with R. M. Burr, Central Lake, Mich. Present address of Charles Herr, last heard of working commercial at Denver. I have important information that will be appreciated by him. L Paulson. Devils Slide, Utah. a year ago. Anyone knowing of their whereabouts, kindly communicate with me. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Information concerning the whereabouts of T. A. McCormick, worked at Louisville Jet, Colo., for the C. & S. Ry., and dis- appeared about 4 months ago. Is 6 ft. 2 in. tall, has gray eyes, dark brown hair, slight scar under right eyebrow, rather large nose M. R. Carpenter. N. O. Bruner. Master Harlan Bishop. E. L. Bishop. O. R. T. GROUP— QUEEN * CRESCENT ROUTE (SOUTH), ENTERPRISE, MISS. Present address of C. A. Gay, formerly worked as chief dispatcher for the M. O. & G. Ry., Muskogee, Okla., last heard of working for some road at Fayetteville La. D. P. Verdery, Achille. Okla. Present addresses of S. S. Corbett and James Corbett, who left Los Angeles about and mouth. Wore dark green suit and light soft hat when last seen. Anyone knowing of his whereabouts, kindly com- municate with his wife. Mrs. T. A. McCormick, Morgan, Wyo. Present address of Bert Wheeler, worked for the Frisco at Arthur City, Tex., in Nov., Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 17 1909; also address of Opr. Thatcher, last heard from working for the Frisco at Chester, Ark., Nov., 1909. Boys, if you see this drop me a line. T. A. Wii.ru*, Balfour, Iowa. L. M. Foreman, carpenter, last heard of on a boat in North Carolina; had his five- year old child with him. Boat s»nk but they escaped O. K. Party can’t talk plain. Any one knowing his whereabouts kindly notify me. Important. W. L. White. Clendenin, W. Va. Information concerning the whereabouts of Grover Clyde Stokes, who disappeared from his home October 23, 1912. Worked first trick at Chicago Heights, 111., for the E. J. & E. Ry. He is 5 ft. 9 in. tall, weighs about 168 pounds, black eyes and gray hair. When last seen he wore a brown suit, black derby hat, gray top coat and brown shoes, carried a Burlington Special watch. Any- one knowing of his whereabouts, kindly communicate with G. Dal Jones, 1124 Dearborn ave., Chicago. 111. WANTED— TO EXCHANGE. A. E. List, of Blandburg, Pa., wishes to exchange postal cards with other members. R. G. Barkley, care C. I. & S. Ry., Walkerton, Ind., wishes to exchange postal cards with other members. L08T OR STOLEN. Card No. 24031, Cert. 164, Div. 25, for term ending December 31, 1912. Card No. 8243, Cert, ior, Div. 150, for term ending December 31, 1912. Card No. 19235, Cert, mo, Div. 42, for term ending December 31, 1912. Card No. 15208, Cert. 870, Div. 54, for term ending December 31, 1912. Card No. 10538, Cert. 37, Div. 154, for term ending December 31, 1912. Digitized by LiOOQle

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A FRIEND. By Mrs. E. B. Smith, President. A FRIEND is the one who, when a fellow is down-and-out, comes and offers aid. A friend is the one to whom you can freely go and feel no hesitancy. A friend is the fellow who will help you over the rough place. A friend is the one who will come and help you up if you -happen to stumble in error. A friend is the one who can stand in your shoes, and look at things from your view-point, and consider. A friend is the one who will hurl back in the teeth the tale which they would tell and back-bite you. A friend is the one who will stop the stone of rumor before evil tongues shall ruin you unawares. A friend is the one who looks over your errors, and helps you to mend the bad and worn places in your life. A friend is the one who picks you out of the ditch and sets you on your feet, instead of knocking you off your feet with their hammer, into the ditch. Beware of the fellow who is always ask- ing a favor of you, but never willing to return even a pleasant smile. Beware of the fellow who lets you do the work and then takes the credit. Beware of the fellow who tells you, when alone, that you are “the stuff,” but never opens his "chops” about it around where there is anyone else listening. Beware of the fellow that is always afraid of someone stealing his thunder. Always give the devil his dues. There is good in every man and woman — if you search it out. The fellow who uses his hammer on the other fellow, finds often times that his ham- mer is made of rubber— it springs back and hits him in the face. A man or woman in public life must expect bullets from a thousand guns of rumor; and must lay aside one-half their time in dodging these bullets. More men and women in public pursuits have been ruined by rumor than foolish plays. The life has been stamped out of more beneficial results, by rumor, jealousy and fear that the other fellow will get the credit, than has actually been accomplished. Cast your bread upon the waters closest home — it will return to you the sooner. Remember the fellow that is “down and out.” Remember, it’s your turn next. The L. A. to the O. R. T. should be now, and in years to come, the friend who comes to aid when a fellow and his family are “down and out.” The L. A. should be the friend who never hammers, but seeks out whom needs their tender help and comfort the most, extending it freely. The telegraph operator is always in fin- ger-touch of his fellows at distant stations, and it is he who learns of the O. R. T. brother's need the first. It matters not how remote the wife of the telegraph operator is who hears of the needs of the brother “down the line," she can lend her aid by those little thiugs thought of only by woman, and who makes life’s pathway the sweeter. If there is the will to deliver a friendly act, it matters not how distant the benefactor may be, there is always a way provided to make the delivery. Digitized by Google

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20 The Railroad Telegrapher. Notes. Let every local of the L. A. send in a write-up for the department every month and let folks read what you are doing. The Auxiliary is growing rapidly, not by leaps and bounds, but by a natural steady- growth, which means a firmer organization in the end. Write to Grand Secretary-Treasurer Pierce for blanks, then join. There are three roads ready with their charters, and Sister Pierce is ready to send them out in a few days, as they have already been signed by the President. Brother and Sister J. D. Townsend, of Heavener, Okla., have the sympathy of everyone in the loss of their mothers, both dying in Checotah, Okla., a few months apart, Brother Townsend’s mother dying of paralysis and Sister Townsend’s mother dying from a spider bite, from which she suffered for months and finally died from its poisonous effects in August. There is no reason why every road should not hold an L. A. charter. It takes but seven members and a $2.50 charter fee. All there is lacking is someone who loves the work to get busy and get it to going. Then the meetings! Then the ice cream and cake, and the dandy suppers served when the O. R. T. boys meet! It’s that way on other roads; why not on all of them? Notes from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. At this time, when we are entering an- other year, and take a casual review of events of the old year just past, we are compelled to take note of the progress that has been made and the good resulting from the united efforts of mankind for his gen- eral uplift. At no time in the history of the world has the old maxim, ‘'In union there is strength,” been so fully recognized as the shortest and best way to accomplish re- sults. Again, never in the history of the world has ‘‘Woman’’ come to the front as in the / year just past, and the progress she has made is of such a character that men are compelled to note what she is doing, and find they must reckoh with her as never before. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers is along the line of progress, and within • a short time we will be recognized as one of the leading women’s organizations of the country. This movement among the wives, mothers, and sisters of the railroad telegraphers is so closely allied with all the many other or- ganizations among women, in the various ways in which they desire progress, that we must take our place in the front rank as standing for ail that progress means. When the Ladies' Auxiliary is fully under- stood by the O. R. T., there will be no more “nons," as every woman “will want to belong to the L. A., and in her desire to have an up-to-date card she will compel her husband to see that he carries the same. Give our cause the thought and consid- eration it deserves, brothers and sisters, and help us to get results by securing new members, and by making the O. R. T. and L. A. solid organizations. By our united strength, we will in a few short years reach our goal and secure the results in the best way through our “union.” The initiation fee is 50 cents, and the dues 60 cents, payable in advance, same as in the O. R. T. You can request applica- tion blanks at my address, 2021 Longwood Street, Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. The new cards for the term ending June 30, 1913, are ready to be sent out to the membership upon payment of dues. Any members who have changed their address will kindly notify me at their earliest con- venience. Members who have not received the notice of dues for this term and desire to pay to date, can also request notice of same. Old members who are back in dues prior to January 1, 1912, may by filing a new ap- plication come back as new members. Initiation and dues for the month of January will be $1.10, payable in advance. In the December issue of the L. A. De- partment of The Telegrapher we stated Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 21 that the father of Sister Nason, of the Northern Pacific, was very ill. Since that writing he has passed to the Great Beyond. Sister Nason has the sympathy of all her friends in this her time of sorrow, and we can only tommend her to the care and keeping of the Infinite God for comfort to her bereaved heart. The Soo Lines are working hard to get a charter, and expect to send for one in the near future. The Auxiliary was heart- ily endorsed at a meeting held before the holidays, when many of the sisters ex- pressed a desire to join the L. A. and form a local on Division 119. I wish to express, through this column, my thanks and appreciation for the many wishes for a happy New Year. In return I wish to extend my greetings and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year not only to the members of the Auxiliary, but to those who are not mem- bers. — Again I wish to urge all members in Local 10, Division 33. B. & O.. to pay up their dues promptly, and make an effort to secure new members, so that we may be in a position to help entertain our visiting sisters at the coming convention. UNION-MADE GOOD8. IDO not remember every reading any- thing in our department of the jour- nal regarding “union made goods.” I think we should publish something on this subject every few months, as very few ladies know a urjion label when they see one, and there arc also lots of telegraphers who do not know one, and hundreds of others that know, but forget there is such a thing as the label when they purchase goods. Some will not purchase union-made goods because they can get convict-made, scab-made and products of “sweatshops” much cheaper than they can get union-made goods. If they would only stop and think under what kind of working conditions these goods are made that do not bear the label, they would not spend the money that organized labor got for them on such goods. They surely wouldn’t want to wear clothes that a scab had made, or clothes made in a dirty sweatshop, where the em- ployes slave long hours for very small wages, when they could get those that were made in a decent, eight-hour, up-to-date, union shop by only paying a little more. You may think that what little you spend will not make any difference either way, but remember that every little bit helps, and what you spend if you demand the label will help a good cause just that much. Sisters, when you go shopping, don’t for- get to demand the label. There are lots of garments bearing the label. If you do not know what they are, write your Grand Sec- retary for a list. Merchants will not try to sell you union-made goods because they can not make as much profit on them as they can on scab-made goods, but if you will insist on buying nothing but goods bearing the label, they will get them for you. Sisters, before buying a paper or magazine, look for the label, and when you want printing done, remember there are lots of union printers. If your husband uses tobacco, insist that he buy union-made, as there are all kinds bearing the label. Last, but not least, remember the label when you go to the grocery. You will find it on cereals, etc. Mrs. F. H. Howard, Cert. 340, Div. Grand. Digitized by Google

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Most of us know where to stop when it is too late. » * » A man’s credit is always good when he don't need it. * * * Even the thirst for glory may have its direful after-effects. * * • The man who can not go wrong is usually the man who does. « * * Where there's a will there's a fighting chance for the lawyers. * * * For one virtue that makes us walk, how many vices make us run. * * * Society girls may put on lots of airs, but they don't put on much else. * * * Weep and you’ll have a red nose, and people will blame it on other things. * ♦ * The man who is his own worst enemy thereby goes back on his best friend. * * * There isn’t so much difference between being lucky and having common sense. * * * The employment of prison contract labor has pauperized 50,000 women in Maryland. * * * We learn more from those who differ from us than from those who agree with us * * * Woman's power in the home is what the moon is with light borrowed from the sun. * * * The inherent rights of labor, to say the least, are as sacred as the vested rights of capital. . When a woman’s face is her fortune, does it make her doubly rich to be two- faced ? « * * Crooks work in the light just as well as in the dark, but they are better dressed in the daytime. * * « Electric lights are to be installed in one of the oldest and most famous Hindu tem- ples in India. * * * Some people have such faith in luck that they would rather find a four-leaf clover than a job. * * * And now it is charged that the Southern Pacific has 100,000 acres of land to which it has no right. * * * The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. * * * Don’t give political questions all your time; reserve some for union affairs and work for the union label. * * * Many card men think they are conferring a favor on the officers of their organiza- tion when they pay their dues. * * • Some men who derive the most benefit from organized labor are the ones who do the least to advance its interests. " * » * Don’t discuss the business of your union in saloons or on street corners. The union is the proper place for such discussions. • * * Life was not given for indolent con- templation and study of self, nor for brood- ing over emotions of piety; actions alone determine our worth. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 24 The man who knows nothing is very anxious to prove it by refusing to keep quiet. * * * There are more people dying for the lack of a kind word, a pat on the back and a little encouragement, than there are from disease. * * » If you do not perform your part of the obligation which you have taken, how is it possible you should expect the association to do theirs. J. E. NORMILE, Deceased Member Div. No. 92. Did you ever notice that the narrower a man’s mind is the longer it takes him to make it up? * * * From a woman’s point of view marriage without love is almost as great a crime as divorce without alimony. * « * The way to appear truly ridiculous is to remain away from the meetings of your branch and then go about finding fault with its officers and the proceedings. The University of Experience holds no graduations until the students are carried out feet first. * * * The fellow who admits there are few things he doesn’t know is worth two fellows who know it all. * * * Be sure your own skirts are clean before charging others with violating the princi- ples of unionism. * * * "Knowledge is that which, next to virtue, truly and essentially raises one man above another.” — Addison. * * * "The art of poetry is to touch the pas- sions, and its duty to lead them on the side of virtue.”— Cowper. * * * An electrical device has been perfected to thaw out frozen water pipes without opening the ground. * * * Don't spend your time grumbling about some defect in the labor movement. Get busy and help right the wrong. * * * He who receives a good turn should never forget it; he who does one should never remember it. — Charron. * * » If you will carefully count your expenses you will seldom have occasion to ask the bank to discount your note. * * * “Law is the science in which the greatest powers of the understanding are applied to the greatest number of facts.” — Johnson. » * * Trade unions have rescued women from the factory and encouraged the building of homes, more schools, parks and play- grounds. * * * The highest scientific station in the world is on the summit of Mount Misti, an extinct volcano in southern Peru. It is 19,000 feet above sea level. Digitized by Google 1

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 25 Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army. — Edward Everett. * * * The finest thing on earth is a life that has never left a stain on anything it touched. * * * After a woman has buried her third hus- band, you can not tell her much about men. * * * Those -who bring sunshine into the lives of others can not keep it out of their own. * * * Is there anything in the wide world much worse than the card carrying non-unionist? * * * A lot of fellows who claim to be doing their level best are not doing it on the level. * * * We are commanded to “love our ene- mies,” but we don’t have to vote for them. * * * A New York woman has an anklet that cost $25,000. Something put by for a rainy day. • * * Are you a union man or a man with a card? Ask for label goods — be a union man. * * * When the glitter of the broad way to destruction stands tempting you, have cour- age to say “No!” * * * Our greatest good and what we least can spare is hope; the last of all our evils fear. —John Armstrong. * * » It is not the timid who succeed, but those who know their rights and propose to main- tain them at all hazards. * * * Life is so full of disappointments that when anything good is handed to us we can scarce believe it real. * * * If the business of your lodge, in your opinion, is not conducted properly, attend your meetings. and do what you can to rectify wrongs. The squirrel travels a good deal by rail, though he is never compelled to show his ticket. * * * Some men are like a laying heh, they set up a big cackling every time they do any- thing. * * * Be slow to cast old shoes or friends aside — there is a great deal of real comfort in both. • * * * When you see your employer cheating a customer, resign before he tries his hand on you. * * * The man who never does more than he gets paid for never gets paid for more than he does. * * * “Honor and fame from no condition rise; act well thy part — there all the honor lies.”— Pope. * * * Men's pants are to be narrower and shorter. This will force some of us to buy longer hose. * * * If, as scientists claim, all creatures have instinct, why does a hen try to hatch out a doorknob ? * * * Every time you tell your troubles you waste your time and that of the fool who listens to them. * * * He is a brave man who refuses to be disheartened bv the fact that he was beaten yesterday. — Ex. * * * We are disposed to say unkind things about the mule, but the fact remains that there are many men who are worse kickers. * * * The desiring of what is true, and the practice of that which is good are two most important objects of philosophy. — Voltaire. * * * “Let us have faith that right makes might, and in thjit faith, let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.” — Abraham Lincoln; Digitized by LiOOQle

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26 The Railroad Telegrapher. The people who feel that they have noth- ing more to learn may have a lot to unlearn. • * * We are getting more light out of Stand- ard Oil these days than it ever gave before. * * * Don’t condemn the labor movement be- cause you know of "objectionable features." Every man and every human institution has some imperfections. M. F. HUTSEN. OF DIV. No. 82. And His Famous Horse, Prince. The man who does not believe in unions does not believe in personal betterment and protection. * * * The members of organized labor through- out the land are rejoicing on account of the acquittal of Clarence R. Darrow, at Los Angeles. * * * Boost and the world will love you; Knock and you’ll be in bad. For the man who shoves the whole world loves, But the knocker makes us sad. A street fund has been authorized by the city authorities of Emporia, Kan., to give work to the unemployed there. » * * An egotist is a fellow who everlastingly talks about himself and doesn’t give any one else a chance to talk. * * * Don’t take yourself too seriously. The sun will rise tomorrow, even though you may draw your last breath tonight. * * * Ripe wisdom, sound judgment, courage and fidelity are among the greatest assets we have in the labor, movement. # * * The fellow who joined the union because he had to, found that he had been compelled to do something good for himself. * * * The first protest against convict labor was made by a convention of mechanics which was held in Utica, N. Y., in 1834. * * * The value of money is much better ap- preciated when it is kept moving; more thereby getting the feel of it. • * * The Canadian government proposes to restrict the working hours of the street railway men to six days of ten hours each. * * * “No one has a right to say that working- men shall not organize for their own ad- vancement.”— Rev. Joseph E. Perry, War- ren Avenue Baptist Church, Boston. * * * Some men have become such slaves that they don’t dare to say their souls are their own, much less express an opinion antagon- istic to the interests of their masters. * * * The Rocky Mountain Association of the United Mine Workers of America, em- bracing four Northwestern districts and two districts in Canada, and representative of 51,300 coal miners, was formed in Butte. Mont., to advocate the use of life-saving apparatus. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 27 A keen desire for any certain thing doe* not necessarily mean that you will get it • * * The man who does his duty as he sees it has a hard road to' travel, but he has an easy conscience, and that’s worth while. * •* * He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our an- tagonist is our helper. — Burke. * * > Petty criminals escape from jail through a hole in the wall. Great criminals escape through a hole in the law. * * * There is much charity that would be missing if there were no newspapers to publish the names of its promoters. — Judge. * * * The city directory tells no tates; the man who is doing something is given just as much space as the man whose mother is supporting him. * * * President Taft says he is glad to know that studies are going forward to “shorten litigation so that delay won’t make just judgment unjust.” * * * The sword of the best tempered metal is the most flexible. So the truly generous are the most -pliant and courteous in their behavior to their fellows. * * * The engine of a motor driven street sprinkler in England also is used to operate one pump to fill its tank and another to help scatter the water. * * ♦ Trad* unions have made the meeting room, the debating club on economic and social questions; the church of humanity in which all races and creeds must meet on equal terms. * * * The trade union movement asks for and should, receive the assistance of all fair- minded men in its efforts to rescue the child from the factory; mill and workshop and place it in the schoolroom. Elect men to Congress who are intelligent, faithful, loyal and true to the cause of labor and to the cause of humanity. — The A merican Federationist. * * * Some people love to hear themselves talk so well that they would lie awake listening when they talk in their sleep if they knew they were doing it. * * * Society is composed of two great masses: those who have more dinners than appetite, and those who have more appetite than dinners.— Chamfort. * * * What this country needs most now is not another Moses to write; another Ten Com- mandments, but some citizens to try to live up to the ones he did give. * * * A woman out West has sued an editor for writing “her deceased husband has gone to a happier home.” How is she going to prove that he hasn’t. * * * The union label on any product .is a guarantee that the money paid for it will return to the consumer, with interest, in the form of improved social surroundings. * * * The man who loves his fellow-man is not he who drops $5 in the' contribution basket in church and gains his wealth from child labor in mills and sweatshops. * * * Higher wages can only be secured by yourself through your- trade organization. Any field of endeavor must be organized to be successful. Wake up— it’s time to get busy. * * * Dr. A. J. McKelway, secretary for the Southern States of the National Child Labor Committee, states that there are . 1,000,000 children today under the age of sixteen years who are employed in the va- rious industries of this country, in addition to 1,000,000 more in agriculture, only a part of whom are assisting their parents on the farm. Digitized by LiOOQle

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28 The Railroad Telegrapher. “How many thousands pronounce boldly on the affairs of the public whom God nor man never qualified for such judgment I” — Watts. M. M. O'Bryan, S. H. Stevenson, J. V. Miller. O. R. T. GROUP— CHICAGO, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY— MARSHALLTOWN. IA. A labor organization is not a mutual ad- miration society, but an effort on the part of its members to better their economic position in society. * * * United States Senator Kern has been re- tained as attorney for the defense in the alleged dynamite conspiracy trials at Indian- apolis. Other prominent attorneys are to be associated with him. The trials will last probably two months. * * * Judge Hutton, who presided in the so- called Darrow jury bribing case, gave as his reason for not further prosecuting Darrow on the second indictment and the appoint- ment of another judge, that he had a fixed opinion, formed from hearing the testi- mony. Time robs us of many things, but wounds our vanity first by introducing wrinkles and the double chin. * * * Lives there an “Op” with soul so dead Who to himself hath never said: Turn backward, oh Time, and give me mine own — The Morse telegraph, not the “new” Tele- phone? * * * The opening of the Panama Canal will effect the following saving of distances: Europe to San Francisco, 6,200 miles, and to Valparaiso, 2,100; England to New Zea- land, 1,600, and to Australia, 800 miles; New York to Shanghai, 1,400; Montreal to Sydney, Australia, 2,740 miles; New York to Australian ports, an average of 2,400 miles. J. H. Anderson. I. N. McClung. J. W. Ellis. O. R. T. GROUP— Q. & C. ROUTE— COLLINSVILLE, ALA. The more a union man tries to advance the labor movement the louder some men with no union asset about them but their cards yell "grafter." Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE METEOR’S HONOR. ENHAM! Verney dropped the paper sharply upon his desk, and, ris- ing, paced the narrow confines of his sanc- tus as, when a little boy, he had often seen tigers pacing up and down their, iron barred cages in the circus menagerie. For the name, with its call to other scenes and a wider world, thrilled, his soul like the blast of a trumpet. Denham! Aiice Denham! Memory harked back to gray, quiet Goderich, and the laughing girl who had caught his fancy in his summer at Menesetung. He could still see the beach as it was that last day they were together, and the girl gazing at him with brown eyes that wavered before his impassioned plea. And then — those careless, protest- ing words of hers that gave him his opportunity. ‘'Why do you talk of such things, Harry? We’re good friends, just as we’ve always been since I can first remember; but you — you've never done anything to impress .me. You talk of buying me Attrill’s Point; and yet a moment ago you were saying that the ‘Meteor’ was in debt — that you had shoul- dered the debt for the sake of the chance it gave you. And what you ask now from me, Harry" — and here she smiled — ‘‘is just as impossible as it is for you to- buy me Attrill’s Point, or even to clear the Meteor.’ ’’ ‘‘Then, suppose I accomplish the impos- sible? Suppose, a year from today, I come to you with the ‘Meteor’ debt-free? Alice — what then? Will the rest be still im- possible?” “How can I tell?” she asked. ‘‘I might love one man if he came to me penniless; I might despise another if he brought me a dozen fortunes. How can I tell, Harry?” “I ask a lone chance. Won’t you give me that?” He remembered vividly the long waiting. And then, in a voice scarce audible: “Yes,” she answered. That scene, those words, had lived as vividly as yesterday in his memory during the year since then. And now — here was Old Man Denham — Senator Denham — in- terested in the Chattenham & South West- ern. Verney smiled. The fact that Alice Denham’s father was a stockholder in the road rather predisposed him to look with favor upon the $ico,ooo bonus which the company asked as an inducement to pass through the city. Or was this the same Denham? Verney ceased his restless pacing; and, sitting down, commenced more carefully to scan the papers. As he did so, a frown clouded his brow. He read on and on; and all the while the frown deepened, and with each added word he read more slowly, more carefully, and with all the more reluctance to believe. \ Finally, with a gesture almost of anger, he thrust the crumpled papers into a drawer of the desk, and stared wearily out upon the street. He scarcely noticed when Alderman Mor- rison's portly form filled the outer door- way. The determined slam of the door did not rouse him. It was only when the big man rolled awkardly through the door- way which bore the legend, “Editor and Proprietor. Strictly Private,” that Ver- ncy at last looked up. He recognized his visitor with something like foreboding, never for a moment doubting that the call of the vice-president of the Chattenham & South Western concerned the papers he had just been reading. “You’re getting out a mighty good paper just now, Harry,’ ’ murmured the vice- Digitized by LiOOQle

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30 The Railroad Telegrapher. president, patronizingly, as he mopped the perspiration from his shiny forehead. “Mighty interesting sheet. Glad you’re pulling along so well. If you don’t commit suicide by bucking the powerful, you’re go- ing to make good in Chattenham, and no mistake.” Verney answered with a good-humored smile, which hid the suspicions that came to him. J. W. Morrison was not usually so fulsome in his praise. “Thanks,” he answered, shortly. “If the ‘Meteor’ is making good, I’m glad to have you say so. What’s doing today?” Morrison smiled uneasily, then drew his chair a little nearer, and dropped his voice to a whisper. “Business,” he rejoined. “Plain, every- day business. A friend of mine — we’ll call him Friend No. 1 — has something in his possession. Another friend — we’ll call him Friend No. 2 — wants it. See?” He paused expectantly. Verney laughed. “You might as well cough it right up, Morrison,” he returned, banteringly, the while he looked his visitor straight in the eyes. Morrison was manifestly ruffled by the editor’s failure to respond as he antici- pated; equally manifest was his anxiety to hide any concern he might feel. “Very well,” he said at last, very brusquely. “I understand one of your re- porters has secured possession of certain papers which have some bearing on the railway bonus. I thought I would call and talk the matter over with you. I’m right about your having the papers, I suppose?” he added sharply. “I believe you are,” rejoined Verney. “In fact, the papers are in my desk at the pres- ent moment.” Morrison nodded. “Oh,” he commented, carelessly, “I may as well take them with me, if you don’t mind. That’s what I came for. don’t you know.” The editor gazed a moment in thought- ful silence at the big man’s outstretched hand. “As a matter of fact,” he at last an- swered, “we intend to keep the papers.” “The dickens you do!” ejaculated Mor- rison, with a show of heat. “Stolen papers ” Verney smiled straight at him. “You know very well, Morrison,” he re- joined, with a sudden access of sternness, “that those papers were not stolen. They are letters which belong, not to the com- pany, but to the man to whom the com- pany wrote them. That man has turned them over to the ‘Meteor.’ They concern a matter of vital interest. I always sus- pected that that bonus proposition of yours was rotten. When I read those letters for the first time, a few moments ago, I ceased to suspect — I knew. As a journal devoted to the public interests, the ‘Meteor’ must publish them. It has no alternative.” “Publish! Gad! You don’t mean ” The vice-president spluttered vengefully. Verney calmly watched him. “Why not?” he rejoined. “Here is Chat- tenham on the verge of voting a hundred thousand dollars to your railway, to in- duce it to come here. You know, and I know, that the people, in their present state of mind, will carry the by-law when it is submitted to them, just because they want the railroad. But, Morrison, do you for one moment imagine they would vote their money away if they knew what these let- ters prove, that they would be voting it away for nothing — that the railway is bound to come to Chattenham, and means to come here anyway, and can’t afford to go anywhere else, for the simple reason that it has already purchased its property here — and, finally, that two of the aity council received a cool thousand each to vote for submitting that by-law? I must publish those letters. There is no way out of the situation but to publish them.” Morrison, his ruddy countenance turned suddenly white, gazed at the young man a moment in angry silence. Then his whole aspect changed. His voice, when he did speak, was insinuating in its smoothness. “See here, Verney,”' he said argumenta- tively, “I’ve always been a friend of yours. You’ll admit that. I want to be your friend now. I don’t want to see the ‘Me- teor’ strike a snag just as you're getting it well under way. It’s foolish in you to Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 31 take a stand like this, which is bound to antagonize men who are your very best friends.” “I don’t want to antagonize anyone," Vernev answered slowly, "but the ‘Me- teor’s’ honor is at stake.” “And you mean to sacrifice its interests to its honor?” flashed the vice-president, quickly. “Suppose you publish these let- ters? What then? I’ve been working to get you the company’s printing. You’ll be cut out of that. A lot of the biggest and most respected business men in Chatten- ham are interested in the road. You’ll lose their advertising. Some of the men behind it are prominent party men. There have been kicks, already I imagine, about the way you've been raking the government which you’re supposed to support. Make these men sore, and you’ll have a rival paper here in no time, and one with plenty of capital behind it. You know what that means ?” Verney stared moodily at the vice-prtsi- dent during the pause that followed. The big handkerchief once more come into requisition to mop the beads of perspiration from the visitor’s forehead and neck. “In a big city it wouldn’t matter. There you are expected to knife someone at every turn. But here, every enemy you make counts against you. You know that. You know what money can do. And then, for whom are you doing all this? For the peo- ple. When it’s all done, what will the peo- ple do for you? Ten to one they’ll follow the leaders, and join in hounding you down as a libeller. The people are grateful, you know,” added the visitor, laughing cynic- ally. “At the best, they'll present you with a gold-headed umbrella — and then order their printing at the job office. More likely, they’ll forget the umbrella.” Verney stared at him. He knew all this. He knew the power of the men behind the Chattenham & South Western. He had fe't the protest of the party leaders; and had pursued his way despite them, speaking out, because he felt that the “Meteor’s” honor demanded that he be fairly and fearlessly outspoken. He shared, in some degree, Morrison’s cynical estimate of popular gratitude. He had lived long enough in the world to learn things. He remained silent a long time, his brows knitted in a sombre frown. Morrison again stretched out his hand “Come,” he urged. “Look at this thm^ sensible. Let me have the papers, and for- get all about them.” Verney shook his head. Yet more even than the “Meteor’s” honor hung in the balance. There was the winning of Alice Denham. The thought' of that caused him to hesitate. “I can’t,” he said at last, his lips tighten- ing to a thin line. “At least, not today,” he added weakly. The contractor laughed. “Very well,” he rejoined, amiably. “Take a day or two to think it over. When you do, I fancy you’ll find that these letters are not really worth publishing. Just hold them back a day or two — say, till Wednes- day. I’ll see you then. Is it a go?” Verney nodded. Morrison laughed and shambled out. Verney sat a long time in deep thjught after the vice-president of the Chattenham & South Western had gone. His soul was a battle ground of fiercely contending emotions. He seemed to be fighting, single handed, against a dozen impelling passions. The thought of many a man who had helped him, who was interested in the Chattenham & South Western — the inter- ests of the “Meteor” — the certainty of what the powerful men behind the road would do to crush his paper if he published the letters — the equal certainty of what they would do to help him if he kept them out. And last, and most, there was his longing for Alice Denham. She had given him a promise on certain conditions, in the assur- ance, he knew, that the fulfillment of those conditions was impossible — and yet, he fondly imagined, cherishing in her own heart the hope that somehow, how she did not know, he would be able to fulfill those conditions, and to claim her. Here was his opportunity. The men be- hind the company wanted these letters sup- pressed. It was in his own hands, he knew, to name his price ; and he could name a price that would put the “Meteor” on a Digitized by LiOOQle

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32 The Railroad Telegrapher. solid footing. Only one thing stood in the way — the “Meteor’s” honor. All through the two bitter days that he wrestled with the problem, he lived again the young ambitions he had cherished when he first joined the “Meteor,” a cub reporter, when Morrison owned the sheet ; his vow, that if ever opportunity were his, the “Meteor” would be fair and fearless; the keenness with which he had watched the progress of the paper since he took hold; its struggles, its advances, its approaching triumph, and, above all, its good name. On Wednesday morning, Morrison came back — not alone, but accompanied by Sen- ator Denham. The sight of the great capi- talist was to Verney like a message from home. Alice — the name leapt almost in- stinctively to his lips. But he stifled it quickly ; for he knew it was not a quiet talk with the girl he loved on which he was about to enter, but an ordeal that threat- ened his own and his paper’s honor. He calmly brought forward seats for his visitors, and closed the door of his private office. “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “what can I do for you?” * It was Senator Denham who spoke, in slow, deliberate tones. “Morrison has just been speaking to me about some work for our road. You know, we will require considerable printing in connection with the bonus by-law here, and — well, we would like to lay the facts be- fore the taxpayers through the columns of your most valuable paper. Most of the rate- payers know that the proposition is a good one, but I dare say there are some who still need to be convinced, and as an agent of conviction — well, there’s nothing can beat printer’s ink, to my way of thinking. Eh, Morrison ?” The vice-president laughed. The laugh was one which jarred upon Verney’s soul. “I should be pleased to submit figures upon any printing you wish done,” he re- joined calmly. “As to our advertising rates — here is our card.” The capitalist smiled genially. “My dear boy,” he said, thrusting his fingers into his arm-pits, "I don’t think it’s really necessary to go to all that bother. I know the cost of printing pretty well. And from my experience,” he went on, empha- sizing every word, “I should say — in fact, I am safe in guaranteeing — that the ^b will net you just five thousand clear.” The sharp tinkle of the telephone at Ver- ney’s elbow interrupted the long, tense silence that followed. As he caught up the receiver, the editor noted a swift glance passing between the two men. “Hello,” he cried. “Ah, Mr. Hawke.” He cut short the word, and listened in- tently. “I thought you had given me a specific promise,” he protested. “But,” came the clear, smooth tones from the other end of the line, “I have just had an unexpected demand for money. I must meet it, and — well, you understand. It is purely a matter of business. I must be just before I ani generous. Shall I count on you tomorrow?” “I am afraid not,” rejoined the editor. He would have said more but for the two men beside him, who could hear every word. “Then— there is only tie alternative, which you know,” rejoined the voice over the wire. “I would advise you to raise the money if you can. You have done pretty well, and, upon my soul, I’d be sorry to see you lose everything. I am sorry, Verney,” and the voice thrilled with protest. “But I must be just before I am generous.” The tinkle of the telephone had died away before Verney turned again to his visitors; and when he did so, it was with a face set and tense. "Hypocrite,” he said to himself — for he could read between the lines of Adam Hawke's protested regret, and he knew that Adam Hawke also, was interested in the Chattenham & South Western. “Five thousand clear,” murmured Den- ham softly, taking up the conversation where they had left it. “A rather steep profit !” commented Ver- ney, laughing mirthlessly. “Oh, we want the work well done,” re- joined Denham, with the utmost com- placence. “Item, we're willing to pay for it. And — oh, by the way, Morrison,” he ex- claimed, as though it were an after- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 33 thought, “you might as well take those let- ters you were speaking about. I would like to look them over when we get back to the office.” “Of course, of course,” answered Morri- son, with an oily smi|e, turning to Verney with hand expectantly outstretched. Verney stared dully at the expectant hand. He understood it all now; and his whole soul recoiled from the insult. And this was Roger Denham — Senator Roger Denham— Alice Denham’s father. “You mean tp bribe me?” he demanded, in a tense voice. The senator lifted his brows. “My dear boy 1” he exclaimed. "And the five thousand dollars — profit, you call it — is the price you would pay me for betraying the people’s rights?” "No, no, Verney,” hastily protested the senator, with uplifted hand. There was a sound of swishing skirts in the ante-chamber, but Verney did not look up. A moment later his whole soul was thrilled by a voice he knew. “Here we are, dad, right on time. Oh — Mr. Verney ” “Miss Denham,” rejoined the young man, quietly, and rose to proffer his seat. “Just stay outside, Alice, if you please,” interposed the senator, with a touch of sharpness. “We are discussing a little busi- ness. We will be through in a minute. As I was saying, Verney,” he added, turning to the editor, “I meant no such thing as you intimated just now. I am sorry ” Verney gazed stubbornly downward at his desk. “You heard that telephone just now,” he said coldly. “You want to bribe me — and when you heard that telephone, you knew I must take your bribe. You offer me a contract that will make me five thousand dollars profit — which means, that you will give me five thousand dollars for these papers I have in my desk. You know I must take your money, if I am tomorrow to meet my obligations, to Adam Hawke. You have set Hawke to put on the screws, after he had already promised me a re- newal. You know that if I don’t pay Hawke, I’ll lose the ‘Meteor’ by a forced sale — I’ll lose more than I owe him ; all the’ work, all the time, all the money I’ve sunk in the paper, and 111 have to start again." His voice wavered, and he looked down- ward at his desk. There was more than all this at stake, more than he dared tell these men. The loss of th^ “Meteor,” the making of a new beginning, he might have borne; but in losing them, he must lose still more. There was Alice Denham. Without the “Meteor” clear, he had no claim- upon her, he could not ask her to fulfill her promise ; and, after balking her father in his will, even the hope that is bred of despair must vanish. He knew, though he did not look up, that Denham was watching him, confident of ultimate victory. He could not think, save that Alice was this moment within his reach; that if he let these papers pass out of his hands, he was free to come to her tomorrow and claim her, in fulfillment of a promise which she could not, and would not, break. No man spoke; but Verney, still con- scious of the capitalist’s compelling gaze, drew forth the key, unlocked the drawer at his elbow, and produced the papers. He held them a moment with hands that shook. “Thank you, Verney,” said the senator, quietly. “I shall look these papers over ; and if they aren’t what I want, I’ll return them tomorrow.” The young man smiled grimly. He knew that Denham was, in his patronizing way, striving to make disgrace the easier for him - to bear; striving, perhaps, to save him in the eyes of the dear girl just outside the door, who must be hearing every word. “You know that Hawke is squeezing me,” he muttered dully. “You know that I must pay him tomorrow ; that what you offer me is just what I must have. You know that if I can not meet Hawke, I am ruined. You ask me to give you these papers, to take your money — and you know I have no al- ternative but to do it.” He hissed the words fiercely into the great man’s face, and stretched out his hand with the papers. As he did so, the slide behind him shot open, and a grimy face appeared to view. “Copy!” shouted a stentorian voice. Digitized by Google

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34 The Railroad Telegrapher. There came to him through the open slide the clatter of machines, the scent of printer’s ink. He thought of Harrison, of old days and his own old dreams, of the cub reporter .who had vowed that when his day came he would fight the people’s bat- tles, to the death if need be. “Here, Tom !” he cried, and held out the papers. Morrison interposed. Verney brushed him roughly aside. “Think a minute, Verney,” protested the senator. “You’ve got my answer," rejoined the editor firmly, and his hand clutched the slide as the man beyond it sought to throw it shut. “Those go on the front page, Tom,’’ he cried. The slide closed with a bang. White- faced, haggard, trembling as from a fever, Verney turned to the two angry men. “Now, tell Hawke to come on,” he said, grimly. “The ‘Meteor’ may be his tomor- row, but it’s mine today. I can begin at the beginning, as better men have done.” And then he glanced up, to see Alice standing in the doorway with hands out- stretched and the love-light in her eyes. — By Victor Sauriston, in The Voice (Win- nipeg). THE ROMANCE OF TELEGRAPHY. WITHOUT pomp or circumstance, or any of the advertisement that usually heralds a great national or international gathering, there meets every five years one of the greatest and most practical of all international confer- ences that the world has so far been able to agree upon. It is a conference that affects more near- ly and directly the daily life and bread- and-butter interests of the people of the world than all The Hague peace confer- ences or other political gatherings of which the high politicians of the globe have dreamed. At this conference every nation in the world civilized enough to be a user of the telegraph— which, of course, means the whole of the civilized world— is represented, with one most notable exception. That ex- ception is the United States of America. But, though for reasons purely technical and capable only of technical explanation, the United States is not directly represented in the conference, it yet fully shares in the effects of all its deliberations. The International Telegraph Conference discusses and amicably arranges every point of every sort relating to the exchange of telegraphic communications between all the ends and parts of the earth. If you should wish to travel from Phil- adelphia to, say, Manchuria, or to the in- terior of Argentina or of Persia, you would need to spend quite a little time and anxiety in fortifying yourself with the very’ necessary permits to insure your reaching your destination unmolested by troublesome customs and military authori- ties, and to reach it in reasonable time. If you wanted to telegraph to these places you would simply go to the nearest telegraph office and hand in your message in the simple and sublime assurance that it would be delivered to your correspondent in Manchuria or Persia or Argentina with- in a few hours, and without the slightest trouble to you or to him. This, though your message might con- vey immensely more important news to him than you could carry if you took the long journey yourself. And you would most likely complain strongly if your telegram were delayed an hour or two, though you in person might be delayed for days at some frontier by some stupid officer. All these delicate matters of the free passage of the telegraphic correspondence of the world all over the world the In- ternational Telegraph Conference arranges. Its work and the result of its work arc worthy the pen of the world's greatest novelist. Though the International Conference meets only once in five years, there exists all the time an International Telegraph Bu- reau, which the conferences direct, that does for the telegraphic communications of the world what The Hague Interna- tional Court of Arbitration may do for the peace of the world — when the millennium is a little nearer. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 35 This bureau is located at Berne, Switz- erland. It is the nerve center of the world’s telegraphs. It is the court of ar- bitration and medium of amicable arrange- ment of all the difficulties that arise in the way of the free interchange of telegraphic correspondence between all parts of the earth. It is a prosaic business office full of infinite poetry. “Berne,” as the bureau is known in every telegraph office in the world, is in closer touch with all the world than are all the world’s rulers and politicians. If revolutionists in Turkey cut the .wires, or Japanese admirals in the East seize the cables, or storms or earthquakes or any other cause interrupt the free flow of the world’s telegraphic correspondence, "Berne” is the first to know of it, and “Berne” notifies every telegraph office in the wide world, and immediately sets to work to contrive how best the break may be bridged without offending the national in- terests or susceptibilities of any nation. The first duty of every nation is to no- tify “Berne” of any interruption or altera- tion in its telegraph arrangements. The first duty of “Berne” is to notify every other nation. “Berne” is the center of everything telegraphic and “CQ,” in the nomenclature of telegraphy, is the circum- ference of everything. A message from anywhere addressed “Berne” finds its way by the quickest route and ahead of every other message to the international bureau, and a message from “Berne” addressed simply “CQ” finds its way ahead of every other message to every telegraphic office in the world. Every city in the world has its recog- nized code. London is “LN,” New York is “NY,” Suez is “SZ,” Montevideo is “MV.” A message sent from Berne addressed simply "IQ” would quickly find its way to Iquique, far away on the west coast of South America. But “CQ” means all stations, and a message from Berne telling, perhaps, of in- terruption to West Indian cables by reason of earthquake, or of the stopping of tele- grams or cipher telegrams to Turkey be- cause of revolution, would be passed from one station and government and cable com- pany to another until it reached every tele- graph office in the world. This is only a minor duty of the In- ternational Telegraph Bureau at Berne, but it illustrates the world-wide touch the bu- reau has of the telegraphic communications of the world. And what Berne does in this detail it also does in every other de- tail affecting telegraphic correspondence. Berne is very much more than a mere information bureau. It is an international clearing house and arbitration tribunal. It was created in 1868 as “a central office to collect, arrange and publish information of all kinds relating to international telegra- phy; to circulate requests for modifications of tariffs and service regulations; to give notice of changes adopted and generally to study all subjects and execute all work in- trusted to it in the interest of international telegraphy. Everything relating to the internal telegraph service of the various countries is communicated to Berne, and so to one another; every improvement any country may introduce, all alterations of tariff, opening of new lines and closing of old ones, all about new experiments, even the times during which offices are open. As showing the minuteness of detail with which Berne deals, it is interesting to note that Berne says that “between all offices of different States the signal for closing is given by the office belonging to the State whose capital is situated furthest west” This trifling rule illustrates vivid- ly how Berne settles a very possible inter- national quarrel between a Persian operator who may want to hurry home to see his sweetheart, and a Russian telegrapher who, at the usual hour of closing, has still on hand a message from a London merchant ordering a bale of something, by next steamer, from his Parsee agent in Bombay. Every difficulty of that sort that might arise between nations in the transmission of telegrams is dealt with by Berne. The expenses of the Berne bureau are borne by the respective governments, as the order of their telegraphic importance, as de- noted by classes. — Exchange. Digitized by LiOOQle

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36 The Railroad Telegrapher. EVERYONE BAFFLED. IN the year 1871 the road which ran from Eltham to Kidbrook consisted of a rather narrow and lonely lane. On either side of it were tall hedges. The locality was rural in character, being much patronized by courting couples. In the early hours of the morning of April 26th, in the year above mentioned, a local police constable on “beat” duty passed slowly through the lane. When about half way down the thoroughfare his attention was attracted by what appeared to be a bundle of clothing lying on the sidewalk a few yards ahead of him. It was then about 4 o’clock. He at once quickened his steps and soon came up with it. The bundle of clothing then resolved itself into the figure of a woman. The constable’s first impression was that the woman was drunk, had collapsed there and fallen asleep. But, turning his light upon her, he was startled to see that she was lying in a pool of blood. He stooped and examined her more closely, when he found that the blood was flowing from some very severe injuries to the head. She had evidently been struck about the head by some sharp instrument. She appeared to be dead. He caught hold of her and endeavored to lift her, when he found that she was still alive. In a scarcely audible voice she said : "Oh, my head — my head! Let me die!” She then relapsed into unconsciousness. The constable thereupon proceeded to summon assistance, which he did by springing his rattle, the police whistle of today not then having been introduced. In response to the summons several other constables were soon upon the scene. There was a house not far away, and to it the constables conveyed the still un- conscious woman. A doctor was sent for and everything done that could be done under the circumstances. The woman’s condition was seen to be very grave and it was deemed advisable to keep her at the house for the present while they endeavored to restore consciousness. In this their efforts proved futile, for although the patient remained in the house until the next day, the 27th, she never once became conscious. It was then decided to carefully remove her to a hospital, and she was accord- ingly conveyed to Guy’s. Here every de- vice which knowledge and skill could sug- gest for reviving her was adopted, but still without success. For three days the woman remained dumb and oblivious of her surroundings, when on Sunday, April 30th, she expired. The words heard by the constable who first discovered her, and recorded above, were the only ones she ever uttered. She* carried with her the secret of her murder, which has never been cleared up or avenged to the present day. The case was intrusted to Supt. Griffin and Inspector Mulvaney, who promptly distributed among the newspapers a de- scription of the woman and the circum- stances under which she was found. This very soon brought them a visit from a man named William Trott, who lived at Old King street, Deptford, and who iden- tified the deceased woman as his niece. Her name, it appeared, was Jane Maria Clowsen, she was a domestic servant and her age was given as 17. For about two years she had been employed by a Mr. Pook, a printer, of Greenwich. She had, however, recently left his service and gone to live with a Mrs. Hamilton, at Ashburnham road, Greenwich. Mrs. Ham- ilton was a motherly nurse, and she had two daughters living with her. When Jane Clowsen went to reside with Mrs. Hamilton she appears to have con- fided in the latter and her daughters a good deal about her life in the Pook house- hold. She was generally rather depressed, and declared that she had been engaged to the son of Mr. Pook. Gradually the trail of facts was leading the police into the household of the Pooks. The movements of the deceased girl were now made apparent right up to April 25th, the day prior to the discovery in Kidbrook lane. On that day, the 25th, Jane left the house in Ashburnham, in company with Fanny Hamilton, a daugh- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 3 7 ter of Mrs. Hamilton. The two walked to Deptford. On the way Jane laughed and chatted gaily, seeming in excellent spirits. To account for this change in her de- meanor she said that she wps going to meet “Ned,” that he had sent for her. Mr. Pook’s son was named Edmund Wal- ter Pook. The two girls parted shortly before 7 in the High street, Deptford, that being the last any of the Hamiltons saw of Jane alive. We shall now return to the scene of the crime, which we shall visit in day- light. We shall look for and find some valuable clews. From the spot in the lane where Jane was found, then, there was a distinct track of footmarks, which led to the brink of a neighboring pond. Upon the surface of the water was blood. It therefore seem- ed clear that the assassin had washed his hands in the pond. A further search of the lane revealed a whistle. Quite near was a building known as Modern College, and upon the grounds surrounding it being examined a hammer was found. This might well have been the weapon employed. So far, the clews. But how did they as- sist in identifying the assassin? The po- lice felt convinced that they pointed un- erringly to a certain person, whom they promptly arrested and charged with the crime. That person was Edmund Walter Pook, known as a bit of a “lady’s man.” Having once fixed upon young Pook, the police proceeded to build up their case with considerable energy and enterprise. The following were the facts, or alleged facts, which they put forward. Upon examining the shirt which young Pook was wearing on the night of the crime they found slight marks of blood on the right wristband ; on his trousers were small spots of blood; also a hair 6 inches long, which was said to be identified with the hair of the deceased. They sought to connect the prisoner with the hammer found by stating that he pur- chased it at the shop of a Mrs. Thomas of Greenwich on April 24th, the evidence being confirmed by a witness named Perrin, a comic singer. The evidence concerning the whistle found in Kidbrook lane was peculiar. It appeared that among Pook’s “conquests” was that of a young girl, who lived at Lewisham, and whom he was courting un- known to her parents; their meetings being of a clandestine nature, he was in the habit of making his presence known by blowing a whistle. The police, therefore, argued that the whistle found in Kidbrook lane belonged to Pook. In regard to the supposed “engagement” existing between the deceased and Pook there never was any evidence of this, but the police declared that there had been a secret correspondence between the two. The most difficult task the police had to accomplish was admittedly the connect- ing the prisoner with the scene of the crime. They endeavored to do so in the following manner : They produced a gardener named Lavell, who swore that he saw the prisoner and the deceased near Morden College at 6:50 on the night of the crime, another witness swore that he saw the prisoner and the deceased girl in the lane at 8:30, and that he heard the girl ex- claim : “Let me go !” A third witness, a woman named Ellen Plane, who kept a confectioner’s shop in the vicinity of the lane, swore that be- tween 8 and 9 on the night of the crime the prisoner rushed into her shop in a very excited condition and asked for the loan of a clothes brush, which she lent him; having made some slight use of the brush, he handed it back to her, at the same time declaring he would have to get the remainder of the mud off with a sponge. She further said she saw no mud on him. Now, in these crime mysteries the most difficult task that lays before the police is to legally connect the accused with the scene of the crime, and many a time have they failed to do so. In several such cases within quite recent times they have been beaten by this one “missing link.” If we look into the above evidence in the Pook case we shall soon see how very unreliable it is. Let us first take the evi deuce of the gardener, Lavell. lie says Digitized by LiOOQle

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38 The Railroad Telegrapher. he saw the accused at ten minutes to 7 in the lane near Morden College. Now, at that hour in April it is quite dark— it would be very much so in a place like Kidbrook lane. Lavell gives no reason why he should, have particularly noticed the accused at the time. This evidence can very well be tested by the reader passing through a dark lane, casually glancing at a particular or any passerby, and then try and recall his or her personal appearance several days after. But the evidence of the man who swore he saw the accused at 8:30 is even less reliable. While as to the exclamation : “Let me go!’’ why that is just the sort of cry that might proceed from any court- ing couple passing through the lane. The evidence of Ellen Plane is really al- most absurd. Is it conceivable that any man, having recently committed murder, would be so foolish as to enter a lighted shop near the scene of his crime for the trivial purpose of borrowing a clothes brush? It is impossible in the very ex- treme. But why try to brush off mud ? But if, as the witness avers, there was no mud on him, her evidence is even more inex- plicable still. Let us now deal with some of the re- butting evidence produced by the defense. We have seen, then, how the witness, La- vell, swore that he saw the accused in Kidbrook lane at 6:50. Against this we have the evidence of Fanny Hamilton, who swore that she did not part with Clowsen on High street, Deptford, until 6:45. There was an intelligent and reliable witness, and there existed no reason for doubting her word. She certainly had no interest for tell- ing anything but the truth. The distance between High street, Dept- ford, and Kidbrook lane is about three miles. So that in the space of five min- utes Jane must have met Pook and trav- eled three miles with him, or at all events have traveled three miles and then met him. Not bad pedestrainism for a girl ! The witness Perrin, who swore to the purchase of the hammer, was easily shaken in the witness box, and proved to be a most unreliable witness, who was drawing on his imagination. Much the same may be said of the whistle, which the police failed to in any way connect with a whis- tle owned by Pook. In fact, both the hammer and the whis- tle were very much in “the air.” The bloodstains found on the shirt of Pook were quite satisfactorily explained away by the undeniable fact that he was sub- ject to epileptic fits, and during which at- tacks he would bite his tongue until it bled. Finally and convincingly there was proved an alibi by two thoroughly trust- worthy witnesses, that could in no way be shaken. It is, therefore, not surpris- ing to learn that it took the jury but twenty minutes to return a verdict of “not guilty.”— From Pearson’s Weeekly. UP SALTPETER CREEK. THE Chinese cook had spilled hot bean soup on Harry Barry’s immac- ulate white shirt front, and the scared Celestial had escaped from the room under a fusilade of pistol shots that all found lodgment in the oak beamed ceiling. “You ought not to put on that biled shirt till after supper,” admonished the Crane as the wrathful Harry wiped the soggy mess from his bosom. “It’s taking a risk 'wear- ing anything decent at this table nowa- days.” “And why?” exploded Harry, mindful of the fact that this was his only clean white shirt and his call upon the pretty Widow Clancy must lack that sartorial compliment. “The chink’s in love,” was the Crane’s reply. “In love?” "Who with?” ^ “Didn’t know there was a Chinese girl within a thousand miles of the Lone Bull.” “Can’t he find any other way of express- ing his love than by acting like a blamed idiot?” Of cdurse this last remark came from Harry Barry, who was consuming what remained of the soup in his plate. “They generally do — only it takes differ- ent forms,” observed Gabriel mildly. A chuckle ran around the table. Under cover of its good nature Wah Sung pushed open the swinging door, peered fearfully Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 39 around the edge and sidled in with a great dish of steaming hot potatoes. Perhaps he was nervous, it might be that he was in love. At any rate, when his mild brown orb met the steely glare of Harry Barry’s usually amiable eyes he set the dish of potatoes upon the table with such frantic haste that the largest and hottest rolled from the pyramid and landed upon Mr. Barry’s hand. Wah Sung emitted a desolate wail as Harry Barry leaped from his chair and caught him by the neckband of his cotton blouse and shook him vigorously. "Suffering cats! What’s the matter with you?” yelled Mr. Barry excitedly. “Can’t you throw down a dish of potatoes with- out stampedin' ’em all over the table?” "Me solly — velly solly,” moaned Wah Sung. “That helps a lot,” observed Harry bit- terly. "Me sick in the head — velly sick in the head ; me do’ know what to do,” added Wah Sung pitifully. The cattleman’s quick sympathy was to the fore at once. “What’s the matter, boy? Have you told the boss that you’re sick ?” “No, no; me no tell anybody. Me velly sick here.” Wah Sung placed both yellow hands over his heart. “It go what you call lickerty splitty — lickerty'splitty all time.” "It’s your heart, boy, not your head. You want to see doctor, eh?” Wah Sung writhed bashfully under the gaze of seven pairs of eyes. “No — no sec doctor,” he mumbled, edging toward the door. “Me alle light velly soon. Me go for walk. Excuse, I get rest supper.” “Going for a walk, eh?” questioned Ga- briel sharply. "You think a walk up Salt- peter creek do you good, Wah Sung?” The Chinaman shivered as with ague, and his countenance turned from yellow to gray. His lips parted in an attempted smile as he shook his head. “Oh, no, no, me no never walk up Sal’peder creak 1 Me walk velly diffiunt way!” “Humph! Let him go, Harry,” was Ga- briel’s advice. When the Chinaman’s slip- pers were once more slapping around the kitchen floor Harry Barry resumed his seat and joined the broad grin that went around the table. “What it it — love?” he inquired. “You oughter know, being a sort of judge of symptoms,” commented Jim Lewis dryly. “What about yourself?” retorted Harry Barry. “You oughter know — been married three months, haven’t you?” “Stop your wranglin’, boys,” interpolated . the Crane, unjoining his lean form and tak- ing advantage of Wah Sung’s absence from the room to express his opinion. “Listen to me. I’ve seen the chink going up the creek every afternoon after dinner.” “What is there up Saltpeter creek?” asked Jim Lewis, lighting a cigarette. “Nothing but the springs that I know of.” “Anybody ever been beyond the springs?” It seemed that none of them had ever followed the rocky trail beyond the springs' that gave name to the creek. “Somebody told me that there used to be a prospector’s hut up there in the thicket. I’ve never been there, though and couldn’t say.” “If Wah Sung’s in love why don’t he marry his girl and live happily ever after ?” commented Harry impatiently. “Afraid of the boss probably. You know Chinese families are not very popular here- abouts.” “Plenty of room on the ranch. There’s that little cabin down in the three-mile pasture. It’s not far from the bunkhouse, and Wah Sung could cook just the same and not act so confoundly idiotic over it.” “You’re appointed a committee of one to see Wah Sung and straighten the matter out,” observed Gabriel as he followed the rest of the cattlemen out of doors, and, al- though Harry Barry made no assent, he was very thoughtful while he went upstairs to his room and removed the soup laden shirt and put on a gray flannel one, which after all was much more becoming to him than the glossy white one. On his way out he stopped in the kitch- en where Wah Sung was frantically wash- ing dishes. “You married, Wah Sung?” he asked sharply. Digitized by LiOOQle

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40 The Railroad Telegrapher. The Chinaman jumped nervously at the question and shook his head in such rapid negatives that his cue lashed back and forth like the tail of an angry cat. “Mallied? Me? Oh, no, no, no, no! Me no like gals — me not mallied, oh, no!’’ ‘ You got a girl?” “Oh, no, no, no!” "Why not? You think boss not like you have a girl ?” "Oh — he not like Chinese gal. Me no have gal till me go back to Canton some day.” "I don’t think he’d care if you wanted to get married, Wah Sung. There’s a nice little house down in the pasture, and you could come up and cook every day. Why don’t you tell the boss?” "Me no like gals — me no want get mallied,” persisted Wah Sung. As he rode over the well worn trial that led to the Widow Clancy’s ranch, Harry Barry was firmly convinced that the Chinaman had been lying to him. It was a bright moonlight night, and he resolved to ask Mrs. Clancy to ride with him up Salt- peter creek and investigate what lay be- yond. The romance involved might lure her into the evening ride. It did. She was warmly interested in the story of the despairing Chinaman, and the suspected love affair that might be at the bottom of his erratic actions. “How long has he acted that way, Har- ry?” she asked, as they rode side by side up the trail, her hand in that of her sweet- heart’s. “About three months. Ever since he came back from a month’s leave of absence. He went to San Francisco, and he’s acted like a crazy flea ever since,” and he told her the story of the bean soup, and the con- versation that followed. “Poor fellow,” sighed Mrs. Clancy, and Harry Barry leaned over and kissed her lips. When they reached the springs they could see that the trail entered a thicket of thorns, but Harry investigated and found that the way had been cunningly cleared of thorns, so that a person might pass through. They left their horses at the springs, and Harry, leading the way, they pushed through the thicket to emerge on the other side into an open sandy space dropping down the hillside that formed one boundary of Lone Bull ranch. A faint light pricking through the gloom of another thicket on the hillside lured them down until they stood before a small cabin thatched with branches and almost concealed from the view of the casual passerby. "There is a window. You look, dear,” said Harry Barry, and as his sweetheart hesitated he added: “You know it’s to help ’em along if it's necessary.” Then Mrs. Clancy looked through a cor- ner of the pane from which the calico inner curtain had swung back, revealing the interior of the one-roomed cabin. She looked and looked, finally reaching out and drawing Harry toward her until their faces touched. They looked upon a little home. It might have, been picked up out of any city in China and dropped there on this lonely Montana hillside. What marvelous force had enabled the small Chinaman to secretly bring from great distances all the little household gods that meant home to him? Love, of course. The walls were hung with gaily printed cottons, and in one corner where a small altar had been erected for his ancestral tablets there was a square of rich silk em- broidery. Little bronze vessels stood on the altar, and on a bracket there was an image of a favorite household god, with an offer- ing of incense smoking before it. A roll of quilts was on the built-in bed or bunk in one comer, matting covered the rough floor, a couple of Chinese chairs were there* and a low table. There was a row of quaint Oriental porcelain dishes on a shelf and odd cooking utensils of copper and a brand new American cook stove of the smallest dimensions. That was not all. There in one of the chairs sat the daintiest little Chinese woman you ever saw. In her arms she held a yellow morsel of babyhood, who was star- ing up at Wah Sung with beady black slanting eyes and sucking its thumb con- tentedly. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 41 Last of all there was Wah Sung — not the craven, panic-stricken cook of the Lone Bull ranch, but a Chinaman invested with the dignity of the head of a household. He was smiling down at the baby, with nothing but love in his mild brown eyes. “Poor devil !’’ whispered Harry Barry crossly, because his own eyes were full of tears and his sweetheart was wiping the tears from her pretty blue eyes. "Poor?” challenged Mrs. Clancy, draw'- ing him back to the springs and their waiting horses. “Man alive, Wah Sung is rich! Let us go straight to Boss Clin- toclc and tell him that Wah Sung is mar- ried and that he must give them the cabin in the pasture.” “Of course, he’ll do it. But if' he shouldn’t?” teased Harry. “I’ll hire Wah Sung myself and build a Chinese temple for them to live in and dedicate it to the god of love,” declared the Widow Clancy. — By Clarissa Mackie, in The Artisan. AT 8IXTY BELOW ZERO. I ASKED an old Alaskan, poineer what happens when the thermometer goes down to sixty and eighty degrees below zero. He replied, calmly, that the sensation was not at all disagreeable and that exposure was not dangerous provided a person took care of himself. “At sixty below,” he said, "the exposed ear, hands or nose will freeze in going a quarter of a mile under ordinary cir- cumstances, but the children go and come from school as usual without suffering from cold, provided their faces and hands are protected. They soon ge’t used to it. But caution must always be used to avoid drawing' the cold air into the lungs, and it is dangerous to breathe through the mouth. “More die from pneumonia brought on by freezing the lungs in that way than from any other form of exposure. Horses are protected by breathing bags which extend down from the nose of the animal about 18 inches and are open at the bottom. The breath which is exhaled warms the air in the bag before it is inhaled and drawn into the lungs. And men wear a ‘parkey’ or hood which extends over the face and affords similar protection. In the Canadian districts the Northwest mounted police regulate the treatment of horses on the freight wagons and stage lines in a most humane manner, so as to prevent them from suffering in this way. “When the temperature is sixty below, an ordinary piece of iron, brass or other metal brought into a warm room will be immediately enveloped in a cloud of vapor, and will steam like the outside of a pitcher in which ice water has been placed. This is caused by chilling the moisture of the room by contact with cold metal, and it produces a miniature fog, just as an ordinary fog is created by a cold breeze blowing over a sheet of water. It is, of course, dangerous to touch anything metal- lic with the naked hand in that tempera- ture, because the flesh will adhere to it. “Experienced frontiersmen prevent ill ef- fects from frost bites by the use of ordi- nary petroleum. If a frozen hand or foot is immersed in oil, the frost will be drawn out. This is absolutely a safe remedy, but it may require several hours.- It takes about as long for the oil to draw the frost out of the flesh as it does tor the flesh to freeze. I have seen men whose hands were as white and stiff as marble snap and crackle when they were placed in the oil, but in a few hours they were as' good as ever, and all trace of the frost was removed. “Refined petroleum begins to thicken at a temperature of forty below; crude pe- troleum at about thirty below, and at sixty degrees both will .become as thick as lard and can be cut out of a can with a knife in chunks just like lard or butter. No lamp will burn in a temperature lower than eighty degrees. “At a low temperature the snow does not adhere to fur and clothing unless they are warm, but will brush off like sand.” — Chicago Record-Herald. Tn union there is strength, and ' in strength there is knowledge, and in knowl- edge there is health, and in health there is happiness, and all sensible people want to be happy. — Exchange. Digitized by LiOOQle

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42 The Railroad Telegrapher. A BLUNDER HAPPILY RIGHTED. IT lay on the massive settee in the hall, an innocent looking parcel, flat and somewhat square. Three of War- wick’s letters lay on top of it, neatly, as the hall boy had placed them ; also his weekly paper from home. Warwick glanced at the letters, again at the clock, tossed off his hat, coat and gloves and carried the whole lot, parcel, letters and paper, into the comfortable study and dropped into a deep chair. There was an hour before the crowd would arrive. Everything was ready. The spread would be sent up at 8:30 sharp. He hoped Stanton would be able to get away. He liked Stanton. The boy needed a good friendly grip just now. He knew himself what it was to be in New York a stranger. Money could not give one the password that admitted one to the inside of things, the “getting next to the itness of all,” as Stanton said. And if the right path did not open and one happened to be lonely there were others wide and welcoming. Warwick knew. The boy was young and clever. The only thing that ailed him was too much money and the confidence he had therein. He was a bit handy with it all— -the whirl and the swing and the chance for big success. Warwick had kept an eye on him for weeks, measuring and judging him, and now he was satisfied. All the boy needed were directions and a cool hand checking him now and then, and he would win out. Warwick opened the weekly paper from home and smiled to himself at the familiar heading, the Weekly Visitor. Ever since he could remember the Weekly Visitor had visited regularly at the quiet, big gray house that crowned Warwick's hill, up in Hills- boro, N. H. And Stanton was from the country, too, some place out West, out in Nebraska. He wondered if he had a weekly paper, too, to keep him in touch with the old world, and the ethics and standards of something besides New York. The lettters were unimportant. He took up the parcel and slipped off the card. Laundry probably. He had not ordered anything. The paper fell to the floor, and he sat stating at the thing in his hands. It was a pink, delicate, shimmering, silken thing. He stood up and shook it out to its full length. It reached to the floor. It was not a bath robe. It could not possibly be a smoking jacket. It was a woman's gar- ment, unmistakably. The texture was the softest Japanese crepe, the silk interwoven around the sleeves and neck in a border of golden butterflies. There was no mark on it nor on the paper. Warwick looked carefully. The doorbell buzzed imperatively, once, twice and a long one. That was Billy Trainor’s ring. Warwick hesitated, cast the pink silk thing behind him on the chair and opened the door. Billy stepped in smilingly, interrogatively looked around the room and spied the pink silk thing. “Rex,” he said reproachfully. “Why. Rex !” “It was left here by mistake,” said War- wick, hastily. “The hall boy did it. What is it?” Billy lifted it by the shoulders and beamed with the appreciative eye of a connoisseur. “It's a kimono, the real imported article. No bargain sale. Who’s the lucky lady?" The doorbell buzzed again. Warwick took the kimono with deliberate fore- thought, went to the wardrobe in his dress- ing room and concealed it therein. “It’s Stanton,” Billy announced, “and the rest.” Warwick played the host with more inner discomfort than ever before in his life. It was not the mere fact of the mistake that troubled him nor that he minded the boys knowing of it, but he didn’t want to see that particular (what had Billy called it?) kimono handled and laughed about and speculated over. Somewhere there must be the girl who wanted that kimono. He hoped she was a brunette. Pink was the best for brunettes. Not too much of a brunette, perhaps with blue eyes or gray — yes, gray — a gray eye or so. Billy was pushing back the chairs and taborets for the spread. Stanton was sing- ing at the piano. Out in the kitchenette Yates and Rogers and the Danforths were Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 43 rummaging for dishes and knives and forks. Big De Veati was up on the divan, with its red Turkish cover draped pictur- esquely about him, reciting some original poetry. “Rex, don’t you own a decent tablecloth, you beggar?” called Yates. Warwick smoked without replying. Through the haze he saw the brunette girl with the pink kimono about her smiling deliciously like a geisha — no, he didn’t want her to be a geisha — smiling, well, just as a girl should smile when she had the right one to smile at. Stanton left the piano and came over. "Say, you’re a prince to get me here to- night,” he said. “I didn’t know you had a place like this. Beats hotels, doesn’t it? What do you call it?” “Studio apartment,” said Warwick, lazily — "half den, half home, not confined to bachelors. I like it. When a fellow’s had a home it always sticks to him a bit. There’s a Jap comes in and cleans up for me, and if I want a meal I can have it.” “I — I am going to housekeeping, too,” be- gan Stanton, awkwardly. "Honeymoon?” Warwick’s eyes lighted with amusement. He had not dreamed the boy had gone so far. "No, not as bad as that,” Stanton hesi- tated, glancing at the joyous crowd about the piano. “It’s my sister. Mother’s sent her on to take care of me until she can come herself. I guess they didn’t get very good accounts of their little boy in Man- hattan. But I wrote home and told them about you and what sort of a chap you were and how you had taken me under your wing, and I promised to cut out the hotel and— well, a whole lot of things mother didn’t like the flavor of, and to- day—” "Whoopee!” yelled Yates from the dress- ing room. “I’ve found Warry’s tablecloth. It’s a dream 1” Warwick sat up and dropped his cigarette. Waltzing dizzily, radiantly, wickedly out from the dressing room came Yates, ar- rayed in the pink silk kimono. There was a silence, then a long-drawn howl of de- light from the crowd. They caught Yates in their arms, and swept him up on the center table. They handed him a Samoan fan of dyed plumes and a Mexican peaked hat. Trainor at the piano crashed into the “San Toy” overture. And suddenly War- wick stood up, white and mad, mad clear through that they should dare even in jest to touch anything that belonged to the dear, unknown girl, the brunette with the gray eyes. “Take that off,” he said. The music stopped short, but not from his words. Every face in the crowd was turned toward the door of the hall, and Yates looked helpless and miserable. War- wick turned, too, and held his breath. She stood in the doorway, one hand lifting aside the heavy drapery. Behind her was George, the colored hall boy. Her face looked startled, and yet there was amusement, too, in the wide gray eyes, as they glanced from face to face and finally rested on Yates. “There is some mistake. I think,” she said gently. “George tells me a parcel of mine was left here tonight. I have only moved here today, and he made a mistake. I think that gentleman has on my kimono.” Wretched, limp and apologetic, Yates was assisted from the table and divested of the pink silk gown. “I am sorr>r to spoil your amusement” — she stopped and turned her head toward Warwick as the host, when all at once her eyes met Stanton’s. “Marjorie!” he gasped. “Marjorie, you blessed kid!” Silently and discreetly the crowd averted its composite face while Stanton kissed Marjorie ecstatically. Warwick looked un- happy. “Boys,” cried Stanton, “this is my sister, all the way from Nebraska to Manhattan to take care of her little brother.” “Mother is here, too,” Marjorie explained, blushing at the effusive welcome accorded her. “We had the address of these apart- ments, and you wrote that they were very nice, you know, and that Mr. Warwick lived here — “That’s Warwick,” interposed Stanton. “He’s a bully fellow.” Warwick bowed. Suddenly he felt a great, supreme gladness steal over him Digitized by LiOOQle

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44 The Railroad Telegrapher. She had gray eyes, Stanton’s sister from Nebraska. “So we came right here from the depot, and mother wanted to surprise you by hav- ing everything ready. I bought my kimono on the way here, because our trunks haven’t come yet, and the boy made a mis- take delivering it. We have the apartment just across the hall.” "Boys,” cried Stanton, "come on to the apartment across the hall and be introduced. You’ve got to make us welcome, because we’ve come to stay.” Decorously and quietly the crowd crossed to the apartment next door. With dignity and beautiful grace they were introduced to Stanton’s mother and to Stanton’s home, and Stanton knew he was accepted and ad- mitted forever to the "itness of things.” But Warwick sat in a corner watching Marjorie make tea, tea' from his teapot, which the Jap servant had brought over, and over the back of her chair hung the pink silk kimono. He was wondering how she would look in it. “Sugar?” she asked. “One or two, Mr. Warwick?” “Two,” said Warwick, with a half- suppressed sigh. “Say, do you know Mar — Miss Stanton, I’m awfully glad you’re a brunette with gray eyes.” “Why?” Marjorie’s head bent lower over the teapot. Tea-making does require so much attention. "Because,” said Warwick, “pink is so be- coming to that type.” “And' to Mr. Yates’ type, too,” laughed Marjorie, but her face was flushed as she slipped the pink kimono around her. over her gray traveling suit, and poured the tea a la Japanese for the crowd and for War- wick. By Izola Forrester. THE LAST OF THE OLD GUARD. I NEVER found it very hard to get into trouble ; as far back as I can remem- ber, that has come easy for me. When this happened I hadn’t been railroading a month, and I was up on the “carpet” with my conductor, sweating from sheer gropi- ness and excitement. The job of head brakeman on a moun- tain division is no great stake for a man ordinarily, but it was one for me just then, and we knew when we went into the Super- intendent’s office that somebody was to get fired; the only question was, Who? The train crew or the operator? Our engine crew was out of it; it was up to the con- ductor and me. Had the operator displayed red signals? The conductor said “No,” I said “No;” the operator said “Yes,” but he lied. We couldn’t prove it ; we could only put our word against his, and what made it worse for me, my conductor was something of a liar himself. I stood beading with a cold sweat, for I could see it was going against us; the superintendent, an up-to-date railroad man, every inch ; and all business, but suspicious, was leaning the operator’s way the strong- est kind. There wasn’t another soul in the little room, as the three of us stood before the superintendent’s desk, except a passenger conductor who sat behind us, with his feet on the window ledge, looking out into the yard. “Lynch’s record in this office is clear,” the superintendent was saying of the operator, who was doing us as smooth as smokeless powder; “he has never, to my knowledge, lied in any investigation, but Carman,” continued the superintendent, speaking bluntly to my conductor, “you’ve never told a straight story about the Long- mont switching matter yet. This man is a new man,” he added, throwing a hard look at me; “ordinarily, I’d be inclined to take the word of two men against one, but I don’t know one at all, and the other has done me once. I can’t see anything for it bnt to take Lynch’s word and let you fel- lows both out. There wasn’t any wreck, but that’s not your fault for a minute.” “Mr. Wright,” I protested, speaking up to the division boss in a funk, the prospect of losing my job that way, through a lying operator, took the heart clean out of me ; “you don’t know me, it is true, but I pledge you my word of honor ” “What do I know about your word of honor?” asked the superintendent, cutting , into me like a hatchet; “I don’t know any Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 45 more about your word of honor than I do about you.” What could I say ? There were men who did know me, but tl\ey were a long way from me then. I glanced about me, from his face as gray as the fog that enveloped the yard, to Carman, shuffling on the carpet ; then to Lynch, as study as a successful liar, taking my job and my reputation at one gulp; then to the tall passenger conductor, but he was looking out of the "window. •‘What do I know about your word of honor?” repeated the superintendent; Car- man, take your man and get your time.” A wave of helpless rage swept over me. The only thing I could think of was strang- ling the lying operator in the hall — then someone spoke. “Show your papers, you fool.” It came as calm as sunshine and cold as a northwester, from the passenger con- ductor behind me, but it pulled me out into line like a bugle call. I felt my English all at once. Everybody heard him and looked my way; again it was up to me, and this time I was ready for the superintendent, or for the whole division for that matter. I had forgot all about my papers, until the dark passenger conductor spoke ; I put my hand in the bosom of my shirt for a piece of oilskin — it was all I had left — and laid it on the superintendent's table; un- folded it jealously, and took out a medal and a letter that in spite of the carefullest of wrapping was creased and sweated, but the letter was from my captain, and the hit of bronze was the cross. “Have you been in the army?” he asked, curtly. “Yes, sir.” He scowled a minute over Roosevelt’s scrawl, then laid it down and picked up the bitAif bronze. “Where did you get this?” he asked. “At San Juan, sir,” I replied. The grim old passenger conductor kept looking out of the window. “What are you doing here?” “Came to learn the railroad business;” his brows went easy like. “You say you had your head out of the cab window and saw the white signal?" “I saw the white signal.” The superintendent looked at Lynch. “Well adjourn this thing,” said he, “at least until I look into it a little further; for the present, go back to your runs.” We never heard any more of it. Carman got out of the office in a hurry. I stopped to pick up my stuff and to thank the pas- senger conductor, but Frank Denman had gone. It was a queer deal then, on the whole division those days; it was a case of wide open from end to end. Everybody on the line was giving the company the worst of it — from directors to car tinks. The sec- tion hands hooked the ties from the main- tenance ; the painters drank the alcohol for the shellac; the purchasing agent had more fast horses than w'c had locomotives; and what made it hard for the conductors, the auditors stole what little money the boys did turn in. A hard place to begin railroading, then, the old line, but that’s where I had to tackle the game, and in all the hard crow'd I mixed writh, Frank Denman was the only big man on the division. There were others who fixed the thing up by comparing notes on their collections and turning in percentages to make their reports look right, but Frank Denman was never a conspirator; he never made a con- fident of any man in his stealings or his spendings, and despised their figuring. He did as he pleased and cared for no one ; no superior had any terror for Frank. He had a wife somewdiere back in the mountains, they said, who had sold him out; that’s why he lived among free and easy men a lonely life. If anyone ever got close to him, I think maybe I did. T had just been made a freight conductor, when the lightning struck the division. It came with a clean sweep through the general offices over the river. Everybody in the auditing department ; the executive heads down to general manager, and a whole raft of conductors. It was a shake out from top to bottom, and the bloods on our division went white and sickly very fast Of course, it was somebody’s gain. When the heads of our passenger conductors be gan to drop, they began to set up the fn ight Digitized by LiOOQle

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46 The Railroad Telegrapher. men. Beach had resigned in the earjy part of the year, and Davis, his assistant, an ex- conductor, and as big a thief as there was on the pay roll, let the men out right and left with the sole idea of saving his own scalp. By the time I was put up to a passenger train, the old force was pretty much cleared out except Denman ; every day we looked to see him go. Everybody loved him be- cause he was a master railroad man, and everybody was apprehensive about his fu- ture but Frank himself. I never knew until later that Davis, with all his bluff and bluster, was enough afraid of Denman to let him alone. The matter, though focussed up one day in the old office in an unexpected way. Davis’ seat got so hot. that bedeviled by his fears of losing it, and afraid to discharge Frank, he cowered ; called him to his office — then asked him to resign. In all the storm that ranged on the divi- sion, the old conductor remained calm. He was through it all, the shining mark; the dare-devil target ; yet he bore a charmed life and survived every last associate. When Davis asked him for his resigna- tion, Frank, bitter and angry, faced him with black words in his throat. “It’s come to a showdown, Frank,” mut- tered the assistant after a minute’s talking, “do you want to resign?” Frank eyed the river coldly, "No.” “You’ll have to — ” “Have to? Who says so?” Frank, with a curse, whirled as a storm. “Why should I resign? Resign?” He rose from his chair. “You know I’m a thief, you’re one yourself; you helped to make me one; I’ve done more thieving work for you than for anyone else on the division. I don’t resign for anybody; discharge me, damn you, dis- charge me ; I don’t ask any odds of you.” Davis met it sullenly, yet he didn’t dare do anything. He knew that Frank could ruin him any day he chose to open his mouth ; what he did not know was that Frank Denman was moulded in a class of men different from his own; even dishonor was safe in his hands. There was no change after that, except that Frank, darker, moodier, lonelier than ever, moved along on his runs, the last of the old guard. So he rode, grim old pri- vateer with his letters of marque on the company’s strong box, and Davis trembled night and day, till at last that day came that fear had foretold him ; a clap of thun- der struck the old office, and Davis’ head fell low ; Frank Denman sailed boldly on. I was extra passenger man wlten G. E. Prussell came to us. He came from the West, and we heard great things about the new superintendent and what would hap- pen when he got into the saddle. For three months he sat in the saddle without a word or act to show that he was thinking; then there came from the little room an order that swept from right to left; from trainmaster to wrecking boss: the last one of the old guard went — except Frank Denman. The day the order was bulletined, he sent for Frank; sent word by me that he wanted to see him. “What do you want me for?” I asked. "Come on,’’ he repeated, and greatly against my inclination, I went up into the office with him; I looked for a scene. “Frank, you’ve been running here a long while, haven’t you?” Prussell began. “About nineteen years,” he answered. “There’s been some lively shakeouts on the system lately, hasn’t there?” Frank looked at him coldly. “I’m trying to shape things here for a new deal.” "Don’t let me stand in your way,” blurted Frank. “That’s what I wanted to see you about.” “It needn’t take long,” he growled. “Then I’ll tell you what I want — ” “I don’t resign ; you can discharge me any minute.” “I wouldn’t ask any man to resign if I wanted to discharge him; don’t make a mis- take like that. I suppose you will admit that there is room for improvement in the running of this division?” Frank never twitched. “A whole lot of improvement,” Prussell added with perceptible emphasis. It came from the new superintendent as a sort of gauntlet, and Frank picked it up. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 47 “I guess that’s right enough,” he replied, candidly, “there’s room for a whole lot of improvement, and if I sat where you do, I'd fire every man who stood in the way of it, too.” “That’s why I’ve sent for you,” Prussell resumed. “Then drop this useless talk, and give me my time.” “You don’t understand me yet, Frank I want you to give up your run ; I want your friend Kramer to take it — ” A queer shadow went over Frank’s face. When Prussell began, he was getting a thunderstorm on, somehow the way it ended; the way it was coming about — put- ting me in his place — I, the only boy on the division that he cared a rap about; it struck him as it struck me, all in a heap. He couldn’t say a word; his eyes went out of the window into the mountains; something in it looked like fate; for my part I felt murder guilty. “What I want you to do, Frank,” added Prussell evenly, “is to come into the office here with me, and look after the train crew’s; just at present I have got to lean considerably on a trainmaster ; do you want the job?” The .silent conductor turned to stone. “The men who own the road are new men, Frank; they didn’t steal it. They bought it and paid for it. They want a new deal, and they propose to give a new deal to the men. They will pay salaries that a man can live honestly on ; they will recognize no excuse for knocking down; they want what is coming to them, and they propose the men shall have their share of it in the pay checks. “But there’s more than that in it. They want to build up the operating force as fast as it can be built, from the men in the ranks; I aim to start on this division; if you’re with me, hang up your coat here the first of the month and take the train crews.” Prussell granted him a week to think the matter over, and Frank left the office groggy; he couldn’t seem to focus on the situation. The news became noised about; became known that Frank, admittedly the brainiest of the old guard, and most capable, had" been singled out for promotion. When they met again in the middle of the week, it was with a greater feeling of cordiality. “I’m not sitting in judgment on what was done last year,” Prussell said plainly, “it’s what is done this year and the next that will count in this office.” And the conductors, thinking there was a chance; believing that if they did their work right, there was a chance for promo- tion, began to carry their lanterns as if they had more important business than holding up stray fares. Meanwhile, Frank hung on to his old run. Somehow it seemed as if it had grown a part of hint and he couldn't give it up. When he told Prussell at the end of the week that he would like to have another week to make his decision, the superintend- ent waived it to him. He didn’t seem to take the humor the way one would expect. Always silent, he grew more than that ; sombre and dejected ; we never saw a smile on his face. Everybody began to make a great deal of Frank; some of the boys called him train- master and told him to give up his punch to me. However, before the thing had focussed up as the new superintendent expected, I was ordered south to bring in a Shriners’ Special, and I rode out on Frank’s train. The sleepers were fairly well filled, all ex- cept the last one, and when Frank had worked his train and walked into the state- room to sort his collections, I followed him. We sat for half an hour, alone and un- disturbed, but he wouldn’t talk. We made Crawling Stone after midnight, and I was still sitting alone in the open stateroom, when I saw Frank’s green- hooded lamp coming down the darkened aisle; he walked in, put his lamp on the floor, sat down and threw his feet on the cushions. He had a heavy train and the wind was high. “How’s Allan tonight?” he asked, lean- ing back as if he hadn’t seen me before, in his old teasing way. He played light heart sometimes, but it was easy seeing, that night, it was more than played; it seemed so unnatural. Digitized by LiOOQle

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48 The Railroad Telegrapher. “All right,’’ I returned, “how’s Frank?” He pulled the window shade and looked out. There was a moon and the night was bright, only windy. “What are you going to do with Prussell’s offer, Frank?” I asked. “Do you' want my punch, Allan?” "You know better than that, don’t you?” I replied. “I guess so.” “You’re blue tonight, what’s the matter?” I asked. He shifted, and it wasn’t quite like him to shift. “I’m going to quit the road.” “Quit? What do you mean? You’re not going to throw over this trainmaster offer ?’’ “What’s the use,” he went on slowly, "how can I take charge of conductors; talk to conductors? How can I discharge a con- ductor for stealing when he knows I’m a thief myself? They know it; Prussell knows it; there’s no place among men for a thief.” “Frank, you take it too hard. Every- thing ran wide open here; you’re the best railroad man on this division, everybody old and new admits that.” "I ought to be a railroad man,” he sighed, “I held down a division on the Southern when I was 27 years old. I was train- master at 30; I’m 49 now and a thief. The woman that ditched me is dead; the man she ran away with is dead; my baby is dead long ago.” He was looking out as he spoke, at the mountain ashen in the moonlight In the car the passengers were hard asleep, and we heard only the slew of the straining flanges, and the muffled beat of the heavy truck under us, “There’s no law on earth that will prevent a man leaving the track once in a while,” I argued, “and there’s none that will keep him from righting his tracks when the chance is offered. I say a man’s bound to do it. If you won’t do it here, choose your place and I’ll go with you. This is a big country, Frank, hang it, I’ll go anywhere; you’re my partner, aren’t you?” He bent to pick up his lantern. “Allan, you’re a great^g^,” he Said. mea^ it,” I added. . ' wV'r 0?* He looked at his watch ; I pulled mine ; it was 1 o’clock. “Better go to sleep, Allan,” he said as he arose. I looked into his face as he spoke. "Go to sleep.” He smiled, pulled down his visor and walked slowly forward. I threw myself on the couch and drew my cap over my eyes. The first thing I knew, I felt a hand on my shoulder; then I realized I had been asleep and that the train rvas standing still ; a man was bending over me with a lantern in his hand; it was the porter. “What’s wrong?” I exclaimed. “There’s trouble up ahead, Mr. Kramer,” he exclaimed huskily. I sprang to my feet. “Have you got your pistol?” he stuttered. Through the long train I ran without meeting a living soul, but the silence was ominous. When I caught a glimpse of the inside of the chair car, I saw the ferment. Women were screaming and praying, and men were burrowing under the footrests. “They’ve killed everyone in the smoker,” shouted a traveling man, grabbing me. “Damn it, make way won’t you?” I ex- claimed, pushing my way through the mob. At the forward end of the car, taking me for one of the robbers, there was another panic. Passengers from the smoker were jammed together there like sardines; I had to pile them bodily across the seats to get through and into the forward car. When I got there it was all over. The front lamps were out and the car was smoking bluish. A cattleman hung pitched downward, head and arms over the front seat. In the middle of the car Morris Wy- ker, crouching in the aisle, held in his arms Frank Denman. At the dark front end of the coach I saw the outline of a man sprawled on his face in the aisle; the news agent crawled out from under a seat. It must have been terribly short and horribly sharp. They had flagged the train east of Mt. Pilot. Two men had boarded the train at the front end of the smoker and one at the rear. But the two at the front opened the smoker door, just as Frank was hurry- ing forward to investigate the stop. He Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 49 was no man to ask questions, he saw their masks and covered them instantly. Frank at iny time and anywhere was a deadly shot, and without a word he opened fire on the forward robber. A game cattleman back of him cut into the game and was the first to go down wounded. But the train boy said Denman had dropped the two head men almost immediately after the firing had begun, and stood free-handed when the man . from the rear platform put a Winchester against his back. Even then, with a hole blown clean through him, he whirled and fired again. We found the man’s blood on- the platform in the morning, but, whoever he was, he got to the horses and away. When I reached Frank, he lay in Wyker's arms. We threw the carrion in the baggage car, and carried the cattleman and the con- ductor into the forward sleeper. I gave the “go ahead” signal, and hurried to the side of the last of the old guard. Once his eyes opened, wandering stonily; but he never heard me, never knew me, never even spoke; and as the train went that morning into the division he went with it. When we stopped his face was cold ; he was up to the Grand Master. A game man always, he was never a cruel one. He called himself a thief. He never hesitated with the other men, high and low, to loot the company. Thief if you please, I don’t know. We needn’t quarrel about the word he branded himself with, yet a trust of money, of friendship, of duty, were safe in the hands of Frank Denman. I hold him not for model, neither glory in his wickedness; when I was friendless, he was my friend. His story is told. — By Frederick Allen Staeger, in Express Gazette. COULDN’T HAVE ’EM. MUCH of George Washington’s firm strength of character was due to his splendid ancestry, as the fol- lowing little anecdote, which appeared in St. Nicholas some time ago, will testify. slave. Finer animals . he had never seen. When his eyes had feasted on their beauty he cried to the driver: “Hello, good fel- low! I must have those horses. They are just such animals as I have been looking for.” The black man grinned, rolled up the whites of his eyes, put the lash to the horses’ flanks and turned up another fur- row in the rich soil. The officer waited until he had finished the row; then, throw- ing back his cavalier cloak, the ensign of the rank dazzled the slave’s eyes. “Better see misses ! Better see misses !” he cried, waving his hand to the south, where above the cedar growth rose the towers of a fine old Virginia mansion. The officer turned up the carriage road and soon was rapping the great brass knocker of the front door. Quickly the door swung -upon its ponderous hinges and a grave, majestic-looking woman confronted the visitor with an air of inquiry. “Madam,” said the officer, doffing his cap and overcome by her dignity, “I have come to laim your horses in the name of the government." “My horses ?” said she, bending upon him a pair of eyes born to command. “Sir, you can not have them, My orops are out and I need my horses in the field.” “I am sorry,” said the officer, “but I must have them, madam. Such are the orders of my chief.” “Your chief? Who is your chief, pray?” she demanded with restrained warmth. “The commander of the American army, Gen. George Washington,” replied the other, squaring his shoulders and swelling with pride. A smile of triumph softened the sternness of the ;woman’s handsome features. “Tell .George Washington," said she, “that his mother says he can not have her horses.” With a humble apology, the officer turned away, convinced that he had found the source of his chief’s decision and self-com- mand. And did Washington order his officer to While reconnoitering in Westmoreland return and make his mother give up her County, Virginia, one of General Wash- horses ]\\N£>; he listened to ington’s officers chanced upon a fine team silence; then wifn E WOtJtj of horses driven before a plow by a burly he bowed his hea£ygs Hall horses l\4Nf>; he listened to the report in silence; then ^jiesrniles, he bowed his Halt ^ Cornell i . Ithaca. H 1 y Digitized by * ' rork 14850

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The Evening Star. Whene'er I sec the evening star My thoughts fly far away to you — Thank God, there is no ban or bar To what a loving thought may do. Tho’ hands and lips must oft forego The dear delights that lure them so ! Whene’er the evening star appears Before my raptured sight, A veil falls from mine eyes and ears, 1 see and hear aright; Thank God for memory that brings Close to the heart the dearest things! The evening star — I can not tell Wherein its magic lies; And ever may the fair star be A Mizpah — light for you and me! Within these lonesome skies; Thank God, it nightly deigns to dwell. By Clarence Uemy, in Afunsey's. Peace. Never a sigh through the livelong day, Never a sigh; But a laughing face and a -cup of joy As the hours flew by. But where were the peace that follows grief When the morrow’s light ha3 brought relief, If never a sigh? Never a task through the livelong day, Never a task; And for kindly rest by labor won. No need to ask. . But where were the peace, when, work all done, We sit and rest at set of sun. If never a task? Never to part through the livelong day, Never to part; But to walk together in weal and woe With gladsome heart. But where were the peace that follows pain When severed souls have met again, If never to part? Never a prayer through the livelong day. Never a prayer; But all things granted and all things won, And a truce to care. But where were the peace that comes from heaven With blessings sought and daily given, If never a prayer? Never a cross through the livelong day; Never a cross; But all things right that arc now most wrong; All gain, no loss. But where were the peace our days might hold With heaven’s love ours, when earth-love grows cold, If never a cross? — Kathleen R. Wheeler, in Christian Herald. Courage. Discouraged, eh? The world looks dark, And all your hopes have gone astray; Your finest shots have missed the mark. You’re heartsick and discouraged, eh? Plans that you built from all went wrong, You can not seem to find the way, And it seems vain to plod along, You’re heartsick and discouraged, eh? Take heart l Each morning starts anew; Return unto the battle line; Against far greater odds than you Brave men have fought with courage fine. Despite the buffetings of fate, They've risen, time and time again, To stand face front and shoulders straight As leaders of their fellow-men. And you, now blinded by despair. Heartsick and weary of the fight, On every hand beset by care, Can, if you will, attain the light. — Edgar A. Guest, in Detroit Free Press. The Climber. Give me the rough and upward-winding way Where there be obstacles to overcome; The steep ascent o’er ledges cold and gray, And byways tortuous and troublesome. Give me the climb that taxes every power. That strains unto its uttermost the soul; Where ease is all unknown, and heavens lower On them that strive unceasing for the goall That goal attained, what victory is there! The prizes seized, what pride in that success? The laurel won by them that bravely dare Stands fadeless, and for aye remains to bless. Or, if perchance there’s failure at the last, And from the half-won heights that upward call We slip, and downward to the depths are cast, 'Tis something to have won a splendid fall! — Harper’s Weekly. Digitized by kjOOQle

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52 The Railroad Telegrapher. A Wornan's Love. A beautiful thing is a woman’s love, And to think that day by day Some men are killing a woman's love. No two in the self-same way! With thoughtlessness as a wound, Neglect and spite and scorn. Till aching souls are cast in gloom And bleeding hearts are torn! A beautiful thing is a woman’s love, A sacred thing and a true; Some men are killing a woman’s love — It’s an awful thing to do! An awfyl thing, but an easy thing, For its delicate petals fall As swift as death in the northWind’s breath. On the flowers along the wall. A sacred thing is a woman’s love, A solemn and wondrous gift; Some men are killing a woman’s love With the tide toward which they drift. Some men are bringing to beautiful lives Neglect, with its awful sting, A terrible dart that in the heart Is the end of everything. A terrible thing is a woman’s love, For it must have love to live, And men are killing a woman’s love If they cease their love to give. It may not die in a moment, no, Nor yet in a thousand years, But it takes the happiness out of life, And it drowns the world with tears. — Baltimore Sun. The Versatile Telegrapher. Tommy Trick lost both his arms! What did the poor man do? To the telegraph with an asthmatic laugh ‘Did he bid a sad adieu? Did he sit around in his grief profound Till from this earth he slid? Read on, dear reader, on! on! on! You’ll find out what he did. To have his busy arms mowed down Close to his shoulder blades, Folks said he’d go and sit down In the rural everglades, That soon would pine away and die, This expert of the wire. They’d yap and carp That he couldn’t play the harp In the celestial wire. Resourceful Tom did fool ’em then; To his instrument he went With proud lip curled and face impearled With smiles of merriment. He taught them that each loss on earth Has a compensation sweet; He rolled up his pants With his teeth, perchance. And telegraphed with his feet. They stood in wonder and amaze At the stunt of Tommy Trick; And gave hurrahs of loud applause And voted him a brick. They saw a useful man in him, In his old accustomed place; He could work the wire And turn the lyre With perfect ease and grace. Lord Fat Purse. My Lord Fat Purse was a very good man; He had houses and lands galore; And with each new day he had some new plan For aiding the needy and poor. He gave to the churches; he gave to the homes; He gave to the tramp by the way; Yet the terrible curse in the land grew worse, And the poor grew poorer each day. My Lord Fat Purse was troubled and sad That his thought and toil seemed vain. “But I do what I can,” said this very good man, “To ease the want and the pain. ’Tis the will of heaven that some shall be rich And many be poor, I see — I can do no more than give from the store That a just God gives to me.” Yet acres and acres of fertile soil Lie idle under the skies. While my shrewd lord waits and holds his estates ’Till prices in land shall rise, Deep in the breast of those acres ibroad Which are selfishly grasped by one, Lies wealth for many — free gifts of God, Like the wind and the rain and the sun. Food in the ocean and food in the soil — Free gifts from a hand divine. And who dares hinder the fisher’s toil Or say, ”Lo, the sea is mine?” Ah, my Lord Fat Purse, no wonder the curse Of poverty hang^ike a pall, When you hold byiraud the lands which God Has meant for the use of all. Ella Wiieeleb Wilcox. Love. Love came at dawn, when all the world was fair, When crimson glories bloomed and songs were rife; - Love came at dawn, when hope’s wings fanned the air And murmured, ”1 am life.” Love came at even, when the day was done, When heart and brain were tired and slumber pressed; Love came at eve, shut out the sinking sun And whispered, “I am rest.” — W. Wilfred Campbell. Digitized by LiOOQle

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Paradoxical Effect. "There was so much fire in her eyes.” "There always is when she is put out” An Antique. Miss Antique — “This is a portrait of my great-grandmother, painted by one of the old masters; and the next is a portrait of myself.” Mr. Gallant — “Also painted by one of the old masters, I presume?" Period of Joy for Casey. Casey’s wife was at the hospital, where she had undergone a very serious operation a fev days before. Mrs. Kelley called to inquire as to Mrs. Casey’s condition. “Is she restin’ quietly?” Mrs. Kelley asked. “No. but I am,” said 'Casey. Too Inquisitive. “Bridget, didn’t I hear you quarreling with the milkman this morning?” “Sure not! His hired girl’s sick, an’ I was inquirin’ afther her. But he’s an im- polite divil.” “How’s that?” “Says I, ‘How’s your milkmaid?’ An’ he looked mad an’ says, ‘That’s a thrade se- cret.’ ” For Inspiration. “Now, I want something in your hap- piest vein,” said the editor. “Better pay me in advance, then,” de- clared the poet. — Washington Herald. In the Silly Night. Mrs. Fidgit — “What’s that noise I hear down in the library-?” Mr. Fidgit — “Must be the history repeat- ing itself. Go to sleep.” — Puck. That’s What It’s For. Patience — “Do you believe in wearing false hair?” Patrice — “Why, certainly ! What else would one do with it?” — Yonkers States- man. Subtle Admonition. “Why do you always ask that regular customer if the razor hurts him?” asked one barber. “Just as a gentle reminder,” replied the other, “that if he forgets the tip it’s liable to hurt him next time.” — Washington Star. Not to Be Eaten. A multi-millionaire in a fashionable res- taurant pointed to a line on the menu and said to the waiter: “I’ll have some of that, please.” “I’m sorry, sir,” the waiter an- swered, “but the band is playing that.” Airy. She — "Aren’t you sometimes frightened when away up in the air?” Aviator — “Well, I’ll admit I sometimes feel a sort of groundless apprehension." — Lip pine oWs. Love’s Way. She — “I’m afraid, Tom, dear, you will find me a mine of faujts.” He — “Darling, it shall be the sweetest labor of my life to correct them.” She (flaring up) — “Indeed, you shan’t!” — Boston Transcript. Word of Kind Encouragement. “I must confess,” said the loquacious per- son, “that I like to hear myself talk.” “Oh, well,” replied Miss Cayenne, “you know the good old adage says: ‘A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.’” Digitized by Google

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54 The Railroad Telegrapher. Cause of Happiness. ‘‘It is the duty of every one to make at least one person happy during the week,” said a Sunday School teacher. “Now, have you done so, Johnny?” “Yes,” said Johnny, promptly. “That’s right. What did you do?” “I went to sec my aunt, and she’s always happy when I go home!” — Answers. The Archbishop Outwitted. Witty Archbishop Glennon, of St. Louis, was outwitted by another compatriot a few days ago with a joke so good that it cost his grace a new hat. An Irish laborer was placing wood-block paving at a crossing in front of the Mercantile Trust Company’s bank, in which the archbishop keeps his ac- count. The boss of the gang was an Italian. The prelate, who dearly loves his joke, ban- tered the son of Erin. “Well, my good man,” said he, “how do you like having an Italian boss?” “Faith, your grace,” re- torted the man with the wood blocks, “an’ how do you like havin’ one yourself?” No one was more delighted than the arch- bishop, who went in person to the nearest hat store, where he fitted the muddy Irish- man with the finest hat he had ever worn. Wanted an Injunction. Seeking redress for domestic troubles, a negro woman who resembled nothing so much as she did the “before taking” half of an anti-fat remedy, appeared at the office of one of the local judges a few days ago. “I’se a w.ronged woman,” she hissed in a give-me-back-those-papers-Jack-Dalton voice. “What's the trouble?” inquired the sym- pathetic judge. “It’s about ma ole man. He’s done been carryin’ on high wif a lot uv dees young niggah gals, an’ it’s got so baad twill I don’t see him more’n once a week. Somepin's got t’ be done.” The judge’s eye held a crafty gleam. “You arc seeking a divorce — a legal sep- aration?” he questioned. “Go 'long man ! Divorce nothin.’ Think I'm gwine t’ gin ’im what he wants and 'low dat man, who despite all his cussed- ness, is de handsomest niggah in Willow . Tree valley, t’ go skyhootin’ ’round ’mong dent gals? Na, sah! I doan want no di- vo’ce ner dat legal septitution yer’s talkin’ ’bout. What I wants is an injunction!” — Exchange. The One-Armed Man. A one-armed man entered a restaurant at noon and seated himself next a dapper, lit- tle other-people's-business man. The latter at once noticed his neighbor's right sleeve hanging loose and kept eyeing it in a how- did-it-happen sort of way, but the one- armed man paid no attention to him. Finally the inquisitive one could stand it no longer. He changed his position, cleared his throat, and said, “I beg your pardon, sir, but I see you have lo'st an arm.” The one-armed man picked up his sleeve with his left hand and peered anxiously into it. “Bless my soul !” he exclaimed, looking up with great surprise, “I do be- lieve you’re right.” Following Instructions. The old broker returned and found his new office boy gazing absently over the rooftops. To his horror and indignation he found that his costly Swiss clock was missing from its' accustomed place in the corner. “Boy !” he demanded in thunderous tones, “where is my clock?” “I don’t know, sir,” was the calm and un- ruffled response. “Didn’t I tell you not to go out until I returned?” “I didn’t sir.” “Where have you been?” “Right here, sir.” “What? You mean to tell me that you have been sitting right dowm there and al- lowed someone to come in and steal the clock? Well, of all the numbskulls I ever met you are the limit. What excuse have you for such carelessness?” “A good one, sir. When I first came here you told me you didn’t want a boy who would sit around and watch the clock, so I haven’t given it a glance, sir.” — Chicago Mews. Digitized by LiOOQle

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GOVERNMENT COMPLICATED INTO DESTRUCTION. IN the middle of November, the profes- sor of Sociology at the University of Kansas, gave an address before the Kansas and Agricultural Congress. Its ob- ject was to suggest remedies by which to reduce the cost of living. He proposed ap- proximately as follows : “To check the de- creased-purchasing value of gold coin by increased taxation on the production of gold bullion; by inducing more people to become farmers; by inviting scientific farm culture so that to double production by the acre; to scientifically revise our' blessed tariff; by government placing a limit upon prices when necessary to check the power of our industrial organizations ; to devise less expensive methods in the transportation of products; to teach the people how not to be extravagant or wasteful in their liv- ing habits." Let us commence with that miserable mania which, for about two decades has poisoned the minds of most of our wise people to the effect that our great abundance of gold production increased the prices of all the other articles we produce. It is the supply of each separate prodilct, in relation to its demand and applied to our needs of life, that naturally fixes its price for con- sumption. As a matter of actual fact, gold, in coin or bullion, is only used to settle international balances in the exchange of articles conducive to feed, clothe and house the human family. Practically all such ex- change and production at home is made through silver notes and national bank notes. The former rest on silver stored up at Washington. The latter rest on govern- ment bonds held by the national banks. But suppose we are mistaken about it. Suppose that our miserable gold production is what raises the needs of life above the power of most of our wealth producers, and we thus force ourselves to restriction in consump- tion, and hence decrease the production of what we need to keep alive. Why not to suppress that infernal kind of money, made out of our miserable gold? Why should we be the slaves of gold? It would take us fifty pages to fully individualize the absurdities of the other six reasons for high prices, and the reme- dies proposed by our Kansas City profes- sor: If government had to do all that the professor suggests, we would need to treble the number of our public employes. That would decrease the number of producers. That would greatly decrease all production. That would vastly increase the prices of all the needs of life. That government should do this, and that, and many other things, scientifically; that is, to scientifically retouch the blunders we are constantly legislating; when we don’t want to learn anything about “The science of human life or human govern- ment!” Government can only exist through some form of taxation, and some form of money. All the money and tax systems of all nations remain yet totally unscientific and dishonest. Wc have proved that in previous articles. Can prove it again if necessary. Take now that modern mania about gov- ernment trying to teach the farmers how to double their product per acre, any more than to teach the shoemakers how to make good shoes, or the merchants how to handle their commercial operations. Is it possi- ble that God has concentrated all the knowledge we may need, in the brains of governmental clerks? And can we prove that the clerks in question are also far more honest than the rest of us? We are al- ready loaded to the point of destruction with groups of men we call Commission- Digitized by Google

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56 The Railroad Telegrapher. of experts, for them to see that we don’t perpetrate this or that iniquity in our pro- cesses to feed, clothe and house our fam- ilies. The great trouble, with all modern nations, is that we don’t have any experts in the science of “Honest human life.” With few possible exceptions, our ex- perts are unable to take “globular views of life.” They look at this or that depart- ment a part from all others. That may have some good points in the isolated ma- terial or physical order of things, but ceases to be useful in the realm of duties to God and men. Conscious life on earth has its intimate connections with cosmical processes and phenomena, but in relation to ethical and moral conduct it has the right and needs to exercise the duty of rising through space infinite above all galaxies and constella- tions. Man is born with the elements of the angel, the arch angel and prophet, in his communions with the father of all sublimities, in his prayers and high ideals. The earth forms an integral part of God’s kingdom. The realization of that kingdom on earth constitutes our most essential duty. To delay that kingdom is a combination of human insanity with collective injustice and sin. All our barbarous and unnatural so- cial disturbances and calamities come from that miserable combination. All our mentality is wasted on the con- sideration of side issues, on paliatives or remedies with which to decrease or sup- press this or that isolated social wrong, out of the fifty or more we may have; they all radiating from the same cause. We hate all globular views of human life, when that whole life is a unit. Yes, our whole combined life is a ques- tion of fair play. Just as divine govern- ment rests on the utmost simplicity of prin- ciples^ and processes with which to carry out those principles into private and social conduct; so it should be with human gov- ernment. Down, then, with the miserable conception that government should deal with men as if they were babies, and could not take care of themselves without armies of government clerks teaching them how to produce what they need, at prices represent- ing the normal cost of production, for hu- man life to be sensible, and not as it is, a bundle of absurdities!!! And it is we, men of high degree, who insist upon traveling along the mean nar- row, egotistic orbit of low ideals. We thus keep building up progress on the moving sands of selfish legislation, so that we all may be able to get on top of each other every ten, fifty, or more years. There would be no fun in life, if we were all plain, good people, respecting the simple beauty of divine law! We need govern- ment complicated into destruction. Jose Gros. OTHER “DEBT8" V8. O. R. T. DUE8. There has been much said through the “Journal” about the $75.00 minimum and many other things of importance to our grand old O. R. T. ; but I wish to call the attention of all members to one small item that is helping to keep us from obtain ng the long talked of and much needed “$75.00 minimum,” and when you look at it from a business standpoint you will all agree with me. The matter neglected by some and the one that costs each of your divisions considerable money each term in postage, is the matter of prompt payment of dues, you will say, “I have other debts that must be looked after first.” My brother, if it were not for the organization, you would - not have the amount you are now receiving, to pay the other debts you think of first, and I hope each one of you will look at your O. R. T. dues and insurance assess- ments as the first debt, instead of the last one, there is only a small per cent who feel this way, but let's all get the “habit — pay your dues and assessments on the first slip received” — and let the money that is spent on postage be saved for your protection. The amount you owe is very small com- pared with the increases received each month, which you are enjoying through the efforts of organization. Let’s all be boosters, and land the non no matter where located, and push forward to the long- dreamed-of $75.00 per. Yours for prompt action, Cf.rt. hi. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 57 LABOR LEADER3 WANTED. By the Rev. Charles Stelzle. Men with red blood, men of iron, men with brains, men with a vision, men who will dare do right though the heavens fall. No “boozers” need apply. The business is too serious and there are too many interests involved, both on the part of capital and labor, to entrust the workingman’s side of the controversy to jiny but clear-headed advisors. It's all right to be a good fel- low, and it’s a good thing to be popular with the boys, but when a man is only that, lie soon loses his grip on his job, and those whom he is supposed to represent soon lose theirs. When booze interferes with such a leader’s business, he is very apt to sacrifice his business. Preference will be given to peace-makers instead of strike-makers. Not that a labor leader should never call a strike. God pity him if he hasn’t the nerve when the time comes for him to do so. The right to pro- test should belong to every man. But the best labor leader is the man who calls the fewest strikes, because he has the tact and the sense to settle the trouble without an industrial conflict. If war is hell, then strikes are “purgatory.” • Four-flushers and bluffers will not be considered, and the chap who has only the gift of gab will not have a look-in. We need men who regard the labor leader’s job as a proposition that requires the exer- cise of good gray matter. Only the brainy fellow who can make fully as much money at his trade can make good on this job. It is no cinch. It is easier to work in the shop at day’s wages. If the labor leader is honest, he will nevertheless be criticised occasionally by both sides, but he will have the comfort of a clear conscience, and he will have the satisfaction of knowing that some day he will be given due credit for sincerity -of purpose. If he is dishonest he will unques- tionably be found out, and he will be held in contempt by all classes of men— includ- ing himself — to the end of day. But while the job presents difficulties, there arc in it great possibilities. There never was a greater chance for leadership. But the demands are more exacting, the qualifications more numerous, and the things to be obtained more varied than ever before. The labor leader must be a states- man— not merely a politician. He must be an educator — not simply an agitator. He must be a preacher of social righteousness and of justice for all men. FOREIGN TELEGRAPH. In reading the Railroad Telegrapher for October, I found a piece about the tele- graph service in England and will give you an idea of the work in Norway. We, of course, use the Continental Tele- graph Alphabet there. All train orders and train movements are handled from the superintendent’s office, we have no train dispatchers. Our messages in R. R. work are in three classes : First is “BX,” second “PS” and third “BD.” Signature “BX” can not be used by other than the superintendent, and this class is nothing but train orders and of course takes precedence over all other telegraph work. Signature “PS” can be used by anyone for an important message, and such mes- sages goes ahead of common R. R. mes- sages. Signature “BD” is just common wire work. It is very seldom a train order is in need, as all trains are on time and they meet where schedule calls for. In the thirteen years I was working for the government road I never received a train order or heard anyone else receive one, except in snow blizzards, and they had to be pretty good ones before trains would get late. It is pretty cold up there in winter time, but I never heard of an en- gine freezing up, the first time I heard of it over here I thought some fellow was trying to play a joke on me, but it did not take very long to find out that it was no joke. All agents are called stationmasters in Norway, and it is to them the train orders are sent. When a train has arrived at the station the stationmaster is the boss and a conductor can not start his train before he Digitized by Google

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58 The Railroad Telegrapher. gets verbal orders from the stationmaster that he can go, even if the time is up. Train orders are sent in following form: Telegram. "BX,” 10:37 A. M. Dec. 3, 1912. From Drammen Station, To Sem Station. * To Pedersen. Train No. 103 will today meet Train No. 108 at Sem. M. Olsen. RD/PF. Now in the place of X, this with the operator’s signature he sends it back in the following form : Telegram. “PS,” 10:39 A. M. Dec. 3, 1912. ' From Sem Station, To Drammen Station. - To M. Olsen. Train No. 103 will today be kept back until Train No. 108 has arrived. Pedersen, RPPf/RD. Telegram. “BX," 1 :o3 P. M. Dec. 3, 1912. From Drammen Station, To Sem Station. To Pedersen. Train No. 113 goes ahead to Sandefjord, where Train No. 106 will meet. M. Olsen. Train No. 204 goes ahead until further orders. Train No. 208 is annulled, Skien to Drammen. All the three last orders ar? repeated just the same as others and with the station- master’s name. The stationmaster takes the conductor’s signature for orders delivered to him. If extras -are running a schedule is made up for them. P. P. S., Cert. 2379. A GOOD CAU8E. Something over a year ago I asked you to each send me one front from “Central Union Cut Plug” smoking tobacco, bearing the United Tobacco Workers’ union label, also the Allied Printers’ label. As I said before we have over forty thousand mem- bers and if each one would send just one I would have had enough to get two sets of artificial limbs. However, I received a great many letters stating that this brand of tobacco was not sold in these various places, and I received a good many hun- dred from the same members, and up to date I have received all told just 14,300 fronts, this leaves me just 5,700 short of the required 20,000 necessary to secure the two artificial legs. I have hundreds of let- ters from you brothers enclosing fronts asking me to answer as to whether I re- ceived them or not. brothers I have every reason to believe that I have received all that were sent, and if you will just stop and figure it out you will readily see just why I could not answer each one of you, as that would have cost much more than the artificial legs. I wish I could thank you personally or with a letter, but this is the best I can do at this time, so if you will each of you consider this a personal letter of thanks for the kind interest you have taken in my behalf I will appreciate it very much ; I also ask for your further indul- gence to the amount of 5,700 more fronts, the 5-cent packages count 1 and the 10- cent bags count 2; I need the legs very badly and would like to get them before the snow and ice arrive if possible. Do not be afraid of sending too many, for if I re- ceive more than the necessary number I will save them for some other brother who may need them. Thanking each of you per- sonally for all you have sent and for the ones I am sure you will send. Yours fraternally. Pine Meadow, Conn. A. J. Brown, Cf.rt. 637, Div. 29. 8UNDAY OVERTIME. My views are heartily in accord with those of our brother in the October Jour- nal, signed Cert. 104, Sys. Div. 8, with re- gard to the 12-hour day. I have handled stations of this class for a number of years and fully realize what it means to be on duty from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. as operator, and then perhaps be compelled to remain for several hours more doing station work at a one-man office. This condition, I be- lieve, can he regulated through our own efforts, by everyone getting in line and ask- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. • 59 ing to have inserted in our next revision of schedule a 9-hour day with overtime there- after. There is not known to my mind a single instance where such steps have been taken — though. I know of cases where the company has given one-man stations a 10- hour day with overtime after that, without the asking — and I have every reason to be- lieve they would gladly approve of a 9- hour work day, if presented in the right way. One-man stations receive the least pay for the hours worked ,of any class of laborers now in existence, and something should be done to remedy this evil; but without our efforts we need expect nothing. When you take into consideration that we work 7 days a week, 365 days a year, it seems we should be due some consideration. Let’s each of us advocate a 9-hour day to our general chairman to be inserted in our next schedule. Another subject which I believe should be given immediate attention, is overtime for Sunday. No other class of labor is re- quired to work each and every Sunday without pay ; take the section laborer for example, his week constitutes 6 days at not over 10 hours per day, then if he is called out for Sunday work he is paid overtime, at the rate of time and one-half and on some lines double time for Sunday work. I understand that some of our worthy brothers are advocating this and are ex- pecting to ask the railroad officials to grant these concessions, why should not all of us ask for the same thing, we are entitled to it, or not be required to work on the Lord's day. How many of us would be only too glad to attend Sunday school or church, or stroll in the field or country on Sunday rather than housed up in an office all day to "catch up” with the work or an- swer foolish questions of the public who have nothing else to do but harass the ■‘agent,” simply because, as they claim “that’s his business.” Do you sec it any more our business to do this than it is their business to keep their stores, offices and shops open for business on Sunday? In a great man}' towns you can not get a soft drink or buy a newspaper or get a shave. Why? Because it’s Sunday. But you are expected to sell tickets, check and handle baggage, and in a number of places you arc expected to deliver freight and express and look up and furnish any information de- sired in the annals of railroad service. These conditions should not exist, we are entitled to Sunday’s rest, or pay for over- time. Let us all come together and make life worth living by having working hours equal to other classes of labor. And I’m as sure as sure can be That a thousand others think like me; Yet are restrained from open speech By critics well within their reach. Who, doubting, must be plainly shown A fellow does not wish to be alone. G. D. Hancock, A. L. C., Div. 94, Cert. 189. THE PARCELS POST The new Parcels Post law took effect January 1, 1913. Have you given this any further thought of how this will affect you? No? Well it’s time to begin. Do you know that this is going to cut down your express commis- sions all I lie way from 10% to 20%? That the Parcels Post rate for 11 pounds or less is just about half the express rate, and for a package weighing only 1 or 2 pounds about one-fifth the express rate? Do you know that you can Parcels Post an 1 1 -pound package So miles for 15 cents, a 1 -pound package the same distance for 5 cents; how much would that parcel cost to ship the same distance by express? You can see from this that the large mail order houses and general merchandise firms, such as Sears-Roebuck, Montgomery - Ward and Marshall-Fields, and others too numerous to mention, are going to avail themselves of the Parcels Post in the fu- ture Another feature, and the one that will hurt you most is this, there are more post office stations than express stations in the United States. A farmer, for in- stance, mg in or near an inland town that boasts a post office, five or more miles from the nearest R. R. station, wishes to util parcel to. some one living in land town, also live nr more Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 60 miles from a R. R. station, do you think this farmer would hitch up a buckboard and drive to the station to ship that package by express, when by going to the post office he can Parcels Post it for front one- quarter to one-hall the express rate and save himself and the party at the other end the trouble of traveling five miles or more. You see now where your going to lose express commissions, don’t you? But, this is not where the “rub” comes in brothers, you will have to handle these parcels any- way, and handle them for nothing, where heretofore you received a commission for handling them. How? The mail at your station will naturally be as much increased as the express business is decreased. Do you receive any pay for handling the mail? No, of course not! Now, brothers, the main question is this : What are we going to do about this? The only thing we can do and must do, is write to the local chairman and put the proposi- tion up to him, as you perhaps know our committees will be going in for revision of our schedule soon, and it’s up to us to get after them to get us something for this re- duction in the way of express commissions and addition in handling mail. The Post Office Department is going to make money on this deal, of which we should receive at least our share. If the government won’t pay us, the railroad company can do it, and not lose anything by it, when they sign their next mail contract with the gov- ernment, which will be some time in spring, I understand. Now, brothers, in order for us to get anything at all, you know as well as I do, our committee will have to have a solid backing when they face the “boss.” Let’s give it to them. Get after every norl and explain this to him, he don’t want to lose any commissions and handle more mail for less pay any more than I or you do, get after him, get him to get a card at once; if you don't do it now, you will have no cause to grumble, if the committee gets us nothing. Cert. 886.

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FRATERNAL New York City, N. Y.,_Dlv. No. 26. The United Fruit Company is building a fifty- kilowatt station at Swan Island, Carribean Sea, to handle its increasing business. Bros. P. W. Welch and R. Fuller are holding down the wireless sta- tion for the company on that island and incident- ally looking for any stray nons who may wander to the tropics for the winter. Cert. 47. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. New York, New Haven and Hartford R. R., Mid- land Division — Brothers and sisteis, let us resolve during this year (1913) that we will consider our obligation to the O. R. T. paramount to all other social and fraternal organizations to which we may belong, and try to do something to maintain its present high standing. New men are coming on this division every few days. Ask them if they have a card; if not, im- press the fact upon them that they only are wel- come who have an “up-to date.” But the members on this division always “forget the yesterdays.” There can not be “Peace on earth, good will to men” as long as we have among us such men as Mr- Vennilyea. Since May 21, 1910, every week he has revived from the pay car $4 more than he did before our schedule was revised; you and I brother, are paying his dues every six months. Bro. Andre, from second Branch, relieved Bro. Randall at “AD,” who goes to tower No. 214 third. Hope he won’t violate the sixteen-hour law on the “farm” when spring opens up. Bro. Stevenson has the laugh on the paymaster, but “he who laughs last laughs best.” Bro. Greenwood, from Washington, goes to Co- lumbia third. Bro. A. J. Burke, Norwood Jet., who bid in second towerman at No. 214, decided after a short trial that he did not care to handle the position. Don’t forget to vote on local chairman when you get your ballot. That is the time for you to select the man whom you wish to represent you on the general committee. Bro. Cook has retired from active railroading and bid in second Hampton. He deserves this well-earned rest. A number of good men can get eight and nine- hour positions, with steady work on this division, twenty-nine positions being bulletined during De- cember. Those with “up-to-dates” preferred. Our division handled its share of the recent “football” special in addition to other business without any delay. During this rush, "Pop” Johnston was at East Hartford yard, “Bill” on third Vernon Jet., Miss Alice at Vernon cabin, and “Benny” at Hampton, while “Bob” covered his own position at Manchester. East Hartford yard has been opened as three tricks, with Bro. Fred Stoughton on second and Bro. Arthur Burke on first. “Club-house” was made an eight-hour job, and Bro. Walter Gill is correspondingly happy, with Bro. Fay on second and Ben Johnson on third. Mr. McNally, East Wallingford agency, lias gone to the Maine Central. Bro. Daganais now has a steady position. Bro. Frank Shippe, Westchester agency, bid in the telegraph position at Natick, and is now a member of Division 29. Those who have not paid their dues should pay up now, so that we can wind up 1912 with a handsome increase in membership. I wish to thank all the brothers and sisters for their kindly help during the past year, and remind them that our organization is just what the indi vidual members make it. Wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. “En.” Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. John J. McCarthy, yard clerk N. Y. N. H. & H., a brother of Bro. T. F. McCarthy, Passaic, N. J., was killed in the yard at New London, Conn., October 4th, leaving a young widow, five sisters and three brothers, who have our sincere sympathy. Bros. Farrow and Shepard spent a week in Maine, hunting. We hope our few delinquents will square up before the first of the year and save our secretary extra work by paying promptly. Please make a special effort to pay up before Dec. 31, 1912. Our division is in splendid condition, and we don’t want a delinquent upon its books. The Western Union has opened a telegraph school in the building at Turkshead. E. W. Stone, local traffic manager, and J. W. Sheehan, an old telegrapher, are the instructors. The annual meeting of the benefit association will be held December 21st, and the surplus will be divided pro rata among all members in good standing. The year just closing has been very successful , and most of the money paid in will be returned to the members. The association is doing splendid work caring for the sick. It has taken a burden off our division, and every member ot this division should join. Tins meeting eb- tin second year, and the need of such an o:ga 1 /ati n has been proven by the benefits derived In it" members. The work of the assoei it . n i> d"tie at very little expense, and it sln-uhi ’,*• tm ■« g,.nu- ally supported. Digitized by kjOOQle

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62 The Railroad /V. Y. N. H. Sr H. Notes— The new superintendent, new chief, assistant chief and train dispatchers took charge of the Providence Division on December 8th, and the out-going officials had a farewell luncheon at the Crown Hotel on the night of the seventh. Bro. Weeks is working second Auburn tower while Bro. Brady is absent with malaria. Bro. Davis, from Centreville, R. I., is relieving Bro. Harold Webster at Dike Street station, and Bro. Farrow, second Franklin Street tower, Worcester, was at Boston switch tower a few days. Bros. Moore, first Promenade Street leverman; Farrow, second Franklin Street, Worcester, and Wells, third Jackson Street, Worcester cabin, bid in corresponding tricks in the new tower. Bro. Smith, relieved on second Apponaug by Bro. Mignault, bid in third Northup Avenue tower, relieving Bro. Gardiner, who went to third Promenade Street as leverman. Bro. Moore was at second Apponaug pending bids. Bro. Gaffney goes from C. & O. Pontiac to re lief agent on bid, relieved by Bro. Walter Capwell, second Franklin Street tower, Worcester. Bro. Brady, second leverman Brayton Avenue, is on a two weeks’ hunting trip, and Bro. Board* man is hunting game in Rhode Island. Bro. W. E. Branagan, second South Worcester yard office, goes to Saundersville agency. Bros. Brenner, first Stonington tower, and Payne, second Promenade Street tower, bid in relief towermen jobs. Bro. Carleen bid in agent and telegrapher at Dike Street, Providence, relieved by Bro. Block on third Hills Grove, and he on second by Bro. Doyle pending bids. Bro. Cutler, West Mansfield, off with severe cold, was relieved by Mr. Gillen. J. D. V., Div. Cor. Midland Division — The committee expects to go before the officials about January ist, and will do all it possibly can to improve conditions and get us an Increase of wages. Let us all stand by the committee and show that we appreciate what is being done for us by paying our dues promptly. Those who lag behind should remember that it is no harder for them to pay up than for some who have families and are always “up to date." C. T. U. Bro. Walker bid in “C" Village. Bro. Cosgrove, second Central Village, bid in Norwich third. Bro. T. “Jefferson" Condon bid in the relief job out of New London. He is a “jolly good fellow." Bro. Manosh bid in Plainfield second. Bro. Aheam, “the peerless A. H.," is with the Postal in Boston, and Bro. Allen with the Western Union. Bro. McDonald bagged so much game during the hunting season, including a large wildcat, near Plainfield, that he had to walk one sided for some time, owing to the sag in his coat. Putnam tower has a telegrapher now, which is much appreciated. Fraternally, “F," Cert. 229. Telegrapher. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. The members of the division extend their sym- pathy to Bro. J. D. Romes in the sudden death of his father, an -old-time engineer on the New Haven road, but recently retired. Our committee expects to confer with the man- agement soon after January ist. Brothers, make every effort to bring in the de- sirable nons, especially among the new men. “No card, no favors." Div. Cor. NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR’S CLOSE CALL. In Grand Central Station, on a November day, The hearts of many were glad, As they boarded the Merchants’ fast express, No time to be lonesome or sad. By the clock in the station ’twas five p. m., And time for the “flyer" to start On her trip to the city of Boston, Bearing many a happy heart. The engineer climbed to his seat in the cab; “All aboard” echoed loud in his ear; With his hand on the throttle and eyes on the track, His big heart never knew fear. A roar and a rattle, as friends said good-by, The “flyer" now speeds on its way; No merrier throng ever rode on a train Than was on the Merchants that day. She speeds through the tunnel with thundering roar; Her passengers happy and gay. ' “Next stop is New Haven," the brakie cried out; The “flyer" was well on its way; She bounded through Harlem without any stop, Like a bullet shot out of a gun. Headed for Boston as straight as a die. It was only a five hour run. On through Mott Haven past the station she flew. The wheels scarcely touching the rails, Past the green lights that guided her way The "Queen of the System” sails. She’s nearing the junction; the brakes are now on, The switches are set all O. K.; * She takes the cross-over well under control, And continues right on her way. The men in the engine, with well-trained eyes And nerves that are tense as steel, Who never falter nor their duties shirk, And those duties were a great deal. Past Woodlawn she flies, still riding the track. Green lights showed the blocks were all clear, And little dreamed that in three minutes more Of a brave, heroic act they’d hear. In Mt. Vernon freight yards a team of bays stood. While their driver was unloading rail; The horses grew nervous as the darker it grew, When one of them kicked a tin pail. With a leap and a bound the two horses flew Straight for the ticket shack, Tore a post from the side of the station And fell headlong right on the track. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 63 The Merchants’ Express in three minutes was due, Both Glover and Nugent well knew, So with lantern in hand and speed of a hound Down the track brave Glover flew. To get “JO” on five, Nugent surmised; He could get her before she got by. “Too late,” came the answer, “she’s gone up to you,” The towerraan said with a sigh. “If Glover can not now stop the express A wreck there surely w'ill be. The lives of those people he holds in his hand; ’Twill be a credit to him and to me.” “He’s got her! He’s got herl” we hear someone yell, In the distance we see his red light Waving high in the path of the train; With a jump he is out of sight. The blows of the whistle told us the tale, How the engineer saw the red light That Glover was waving right in the face Of the Merchants’ Express that night. There was a grinding sound and the brakes were on With a mighty jar and jerk. The lives of the people, thank God, have been saved By Glover’s heroic work. A few feet from the team the train was stopped; To brave Glover the credit is due For saving the* lives of the people on board. As well as the tram and the crew. The people all flocked around him The happiest in the land. “Good luck to you, Glover, the rest of your life,” They said as they shook his brave hand. Springfield, Mass., Div. No. 38. The year 1912 has been one of great importance to those employed in the station, telegraph and lower service on the Boston & Albany. The in- crease of wages effective January 27th did not come up to the expectation of the men, the matter being taken beyond General Superintendent Truden to Y'ice-President Hustis. After a spirited confer- ence, lasting three days, with Vice-President Pier- son representing the men, an agreement was reached which resulted in another increase of wages effective July 6th. In addition to the two increases of wages secured, the significance of full recognition given the organization by the Boston & Albany is apparent to all who arc in any way familiar with labor matters. To Vice-President Pierson and the members of Division 38 who served on the committee during 1912 is due the credit for our success. The members should re- member, however, that the necessity for continued individual effort by all still exists. The meeting of the committee at Hotel Worthy, Springfield, was postponed from Nov. 29th and 30th to December 9th and iotli. New working rules and w-age schedules were drawn up and other matters relative to work of the committee attended to. Cert. 182. B. & A. R. R. — Albany Division, West End — M. J. Driscoll bid in tower 40, Springfield. Bro. J. A. Bell, second Washington, bid in second Cadys, East Chatham, and Bro. H. B. Rice, second tower 55 “NA” Jet., bid in third Russell. Bro. Coons is on second Cadys temporarily. A new telegraph office has been opened at High Bridge, two miles west of Chatham, with Bro. H. Selgelken on first, 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.; Mead, sec- ond; 4 p. m. to 12 m., and Bro. G. J. Traver, third, 12 m. to 8 a. m., temporarily. Positions up for bid: Towerman “NA” Jet., 4 p. m. to 12 m., $2.57 per day, secured by Bro. F. Burke, second Cadys; towerman at tower 40, Springfield, 8 p. m. to 4 a. m., $2.67; Washing- ton, 2 p. m. to 10 p. m., $2.09, and telegrapher Niverville, 12 m. to 8 a. m., $2.00. Bro. W. Sweet, third Niverville, has resigned. Bros. R. W. Austin and II. D. Whitney, regu- lar relief operators and towermen, have been ap- pointed chief signalmen. Bro. Austin’s division extends from “NA’’ Jet. to Springfield, and Bro. Whitney’s from Rensellaer to “NA” Jet. They will inspect towers, examine and qualify new tower applicants, etc. G. Diefendorf wants a man to take care of the furnace at tower 60, State Line, Mass. Bro. Pat- terson, second there, killed a 175-pound buck deer. Bro. Hover, of third there, also went hunting, but did not secure any game. “Doc.” Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. Bro. C. E. Scott, Wolfeboro, was on tower “B” second trick a few days Thanksgiving week. Bro. Hopkins, spare, has been assigned to a position in “AO” office. Bro. Cooper, of Divi- sion 8, and Bro. Danforth, of tile Grand, are working spare in the towers on the Terminal Divi- sion. The latter had a wireless position in Colon, Canal zone, last winter, later going on the Florida East Coast Line. Ex-Bro. Gordon, from the Boston & Albany, is on tower “A” second. Mr. Brown, from the New Haven, is on Charlestown engine house second. Bio. McNall, at Lynn passenger station during the summer, is now with the Western Union in Boston. F. B. Gray, Melrose, Mass. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. The regular November meeting was called tu order by our worthy chief, with all officers present except two. Five new members were elected. The sick committee's report was received, and those in distress were cared for. Idle general chairman rendered a progressive report, winch was appreciated, and our interesting meeting 'id journed in good season. A sick benefit association is being i l\ i it< and our members should push it ab-rig. 1 *•* into: mation communicate with Bro. (). \ Hu '-on. Digitized by CiOOQle

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64 The Railroad Telegrapher, Long Island Division — Chief Telegrapher Van Nostrand spent several weeks recently visiting relatives in Omaha, Neb. Bro. and Mrs. A. F. Heller have returned from a month’s pleasant visit at Denver, Pike’s Peak and other western points of interest, covering over four thousand miles on the trip. Bro. P. C. Clawson has returned from a two weeks* visit to his parents and relatives in New Jersey, much improved. Bro. C. A. Collyer, agent Merrick* bid in Sponk. We would be pleased if some of the station agents would furnish some news covering that department. Tower Department — Bro. Tanner, third Hempstead crossing, bid in third Hollis, and Bro. E. E. Lewis, third Wood- haven Jet., secured Winfield Jet. third. Bro. Gray, first “YD” cabin, St. Albans, accom- panied by Mrs. Gray, spent a ten-day vacation visiting relatives at Atlantic City and Egg Harbor, N. J., relieved by Bro. Mercier. Bro. E. V. Willis, first Queens, while off with a badly ulcerated tooth, was relieved by Bro. Hart. Bro. Swann, third Flatbush Avenue “FT” tower, on ten-day vacation visiting Denver, St. Louis and Chicago, was relieved by Bro. Decker, first Express tower, Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, relieved by Mr. Studley. Bro. McCarger, first Syossett “S” cabin, on a trip to the “Sunny South” to recuperate, was re- lieved by Bro. Kaiser. Bro. E. Van Nostrand, who was off several weeks with a very sore hand, is now on third “YD” cabin, St. Albans. Bro. Morhback, third Iiicksville, served on the election board of Nassua County on election day. . Bro. G. C. Sprague, second “RJ” tower, Hill- side, while taking in the celebration at Valley Stream was relieved by Bro. Powers. Bro. Edwards, first trolley dispatcher Hunting- ton, on two weeks’ vacation in the Middle West was relieved by Bro. P. J. Hopkins. Bro. C. W. Travis, first Jamaica east end, ac- companied by Assistant Station Master S. Cully, of Jamaica, on a week’s vacation doing “Old Ken- tucky” in quest of. high-bred trotters and “Kain- tuck’s Best,” was relieved by Bro. Buckbee, sec- ond Jamaica air tower, and he by Bro. Jones, of second trick sheet job, relieved by Bro. *Hart. Bro. E. W. Fanning, agent Wainscott, on fifteen days’ vacation, took a trip to Washington, relieved by Bro. W. R. Stiegler. Div. Cor. Recent assignments were: Third “OY” tower, E. G. Hynes; first “HC” tower, J. F. Hendrick- son; first “S” cabin, R. Kaiser; third “PR” cabin, W. Ridder; second “CN” tower, T. Rhodes, and third “WT” tower, T. H. Dryden. Signalmen’s assignments were: second Dutch Kills draw, E. K. Slifer; second “PR” cabin, J. B. Gallagher; no bids on third. Patchouge tower, bulletin 62. Hempstead tower third was adver- tised in error; it should have been second trick there. L. Meringer. CARD OF THANKS. To 'Officers and Members New York Division 44, O. R. T. We wish to thank you for the beautiful flowers and sympathy shown at the loss of our dear mother. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hudson. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to take unto himself the infant son of our beloved brother, A. F. Mott; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion, No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. L. Thuma, J. S. Martin, A. F. Heller, Committee. Woodsville, N. H., Div. No. 45. Boston & Maine R. R. — Bro. Sheean has returned with his bride to Lakeport. Congratulations. He was relieved by Bro. Lester. Bro. Brunells, second Ashland, is also to be congratulated, having recently returned with his bride. Bro. Smith, third Ashland, who relieved him, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Dicey. Bros. Mathews and Hubert were also re- cently married. The former is now on second Laconia. Bro. Allard, first Ashland, and Mrs. Allard attended the recent Sousa concert at the “Hub.** Bro. Barnard, third Wentworth, while on vaca- tion was relieved by Bro. "Bill** Yeaton, from the train dispatcher’s office. Agent Plummer, while in northern Maine and New Brunswick on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Fulford, summer agent at Sugar Hill, who latei relieved Bro. Davison at Lisbon, gone West on the first vacation he has taken in twenty years. Bro. Seery, second Tilton, visiting relatives at Conway, N. H., was relieved by Mr. Jordan. Mr. Bec’nard is on the new night job at “CA.” Bro. Bishop relieved Mr. Crapo on third “BG,” resigned. Cert. 136. White Mountains Division — Bro. R. J. Littlefield, ticket agent from Little- Ion, has been appointed train dispatcher on this division. Bro. P. F. McKenna has returned from his honeymoon in New York and Washington and relieved Bro. W. R. Atwood, of Blackmount, on a hunting trip. Bro. A. G. Macomber, agent Maplewood, who bid in Weir’s, was relieved for a month by Bro. ■C. A. Burnell, summer agent there. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 65 Bro. R. G. O'Connor, who bid in Warren, has taken four months’ leave and taken the ticket agency of the F. E. C. Railway at St. Augustine, Fla. He was relieved by Bro. “Bill” Yeaton at Warren. Local Chairman Blake advises that the com- mittee proposes to go in for a raise shortly after January ist. We should all assist Bro. Blake in lining up the few nons left.* Cert. 131. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. The attendance at the November daylight meet- ing. presided over by Worthy Chief Bro. Kerus, was very slim. Try to spare three hours once each month and meet the men, some of whom you have never seen yet worked with a long time. Bring your pipe or cigars and smoke up while you listen to what transpires for your benefit: It is a part of your duty to be an active member. Three new members were admitted at this meet- ing. Bro. Wheeler, of Division 38, past general chairman of the B. & A., addressed us upon or- ganization. Bro. Ross spoke on “The Second N. E. Congress of Station Agents, Levermen and Telegraphers," to be held under the auspices of the O. R. T. during the coming winter, and the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p. m. .V. V. N. H. & H. Notes— There are only a few names left on the delin- quent list. If yours is there, have it removed at once. Bros. C. M. Griffin, chief telegrapher, and J. Melville, secretary and treasurer of the new divi- sion, No. 136, organized in Boston, comprising the employes of the Boston Elevated Railroad, are both old and staunch members of 89. Owing to my inability to attend,* Bro. Clark, of South Framingham, kindly volunteered to write up the joint meeting when this local division was organ- ized. Bro. Arnold, director in the Broadway tower, has resumed work after his succe^ful though pain- ful operation. It would be interesting to know how he fared in the book lovers' contest in Boston. Bro. Tcrricn resigned as C. & O. at Norwood Ctl., to go South. Yours truly was appointed assistant local chair- man on the east end, North Windham to Ash- croft. Positions recently bulletined on the Midland Division, at weekly salaries noted, are Agent and telegrapher East Wallingford, 7 a. m. to 7 p. m.t $t5; telegrapher Columbia. 3 p. m. to 11 p. m., $14.75. C. & O. — East Hartford yard, 3 p. m. to 11 p. m., $15; East Hartford, 11 p. m. to 7 a. m., $15; Auburn, 3 p. m. to midnight. $14; Plainfield, 4 p. m. to midnight, $15; Cranston, 8 a. m. to 8 p. m., -$14.75; Oxford, 1:50 p. m. to 10:50 p. m., $14; relief telegrapher, $18.50. The Towermen and Telegraphers' Relief Asso- ciation, composed of members of Division 89, was dissolved on account of lack of funds. This should be reorganized under better business meth- ods and not run independent of the division as heretofore. The association paid out nearly $450 the past four years with a membership of only thirty. It certainly deserved better patronage. Bro. Jack Riley, local chairman, visited his home in Blackstone recently. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Bardol, Div. Cor. r~ IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved wife of our brother, Albert A. Richardson; in manifestation of our grief and sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Boston Division, No. 89. Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and children of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved father and also a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. W. Atkinson, E. A. St. Laurient, C. G. Bartlett, Committee. Chicago, III., Div. No. 91. Chicago, Indiana & Southern R. R., Danville Division — The holiday season just passed no doubt affords more pleasure and happiness in general than all other holidays of the year combined, a happiness inspired in our hearts and minds with a super- natural power which no human being possesses; one that can come from none other than the Father of Him in whose commemoration we cele- brate the holy day of Christmas, and likewise New Year’s day. Some there are whose joy and happiness rest on the expectancy of presents exchanged between friends and relatives on these occasions— a custom as old as the feast we celebrate, and probably older — but, alas, not all of us are fortunate enough to enjoy to any extent the latter practice, as a large majority can not afford luxuries, our meager salaries being insufficient to provide more than the necessaries of life and meet other obliga tions brought about by unexpected misfortune and many other unforeseen things which follow eacli other in regular succession. Sonic few there are who can not materially im- prove their circumstances, but they are very tew. Some are quicker to realize facts when called to their attention, and Fgain there are others who it seems can not be awakened to see conditions in their true light and refuse to li-ten to the plead :ng of the friends who are trying un way for the man in these circumstance- to accomplish th - end is through organization. Digitized by Google

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66 The Railroad Telegrapher. If our employers went about their business in the manner many of us are doing, they would not be in business today. There must be some system to anything you undertake, there must be a leader, and last, but not least, there must be power to back the undertaking or all will be naught. This power can be applied in various ways and it need not be all cash. While that is required to a cer- tain extent, there are other powers equally as strong if applied in the right manner. Your em- ployer to succeed will resort in many cases to almost any means to attain his end. He is and has been successful through his efforts. You can attain success by following his example. Organize yourselves and place yourself in a business and systematic way to do business. He controls the money, but you control the means through which his dollars are earned, and there is no reason why vou should not do so. You owe it to yourself, your family and your fellowmen. If you are of the opinion that you can better yourself by your individual efforts, then why, in the name of com- mon sense, are you not earning more and have something better — something that you would not have to complain of. By your neglect or your selfishness, as is sometimes the case, you do your- self an injustice and impede the progress of others. With the beginning of this New Year let us resolve to do our best to better ourselves socially, morally and financially and not continue, as in the past, to keep on promising yourself and others that you will do this next month, which will find you in just the same circumstances as this month and probably worse. Never put off until tomor- row what you can do today. Let us have this division solid within the next two months, and when wc ask for something better we will have the support of the entire division. Keep the “hammer” buried and be considerate. The world was not made in a day nor can we build temples and palaces in a day. With your earnest co-operation, I expect to see everyone in line within the next two months, and to this end I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Local Chairman. Danville Division Notes — The next to the last paragraph on page 1645 *n the November Journal, reading “There are still three nons at Olivers,” is an error, and should have read: “ There are three good ones at Olivers They arc strictly “up to date,” and have been for years, and we are pleased to make the correction. Regarding the taking of train orders by con- ductors and engineers, that question should be kept continually agitated. The increase of traffic required the opening of night offices at Tab, Campbell and Conrad. Earl Francis, from the Big Four, assigned second and R. S. Kemp, third at Tab, and B. J. Humphrey tmrd ar.d C. J. Britton second at Campbell. The names of the new men at Conrad have not yet been learned. Later Francis resigned and returned to the Big Four, relieved on second lab by C. D. Johnson, from Kentland. Dunn will probably be opened nights shortly creating two new positions. Bro. E. W. Kemp, agent Morocco, has resigned and will accept a position in Gibson offices. Bro. Simms is in the real estate and banking business at Schneider, relieved as agent there by H. F. Richter, from Ade, relieved by H. W. Hab- ben, from Free, relieved by C. C. Brown, from Sloan tower, relieved by N. J. Cole, extra. Bro. White, of Wheatfield, on leave of absence has gone either South or West. Boys, let us start the new year with a good write-up each month from this division. We can do it with your help. When you know <A any- thing, drop me a note or tell me and I will make a note of it, and by the end of each month you will be surprised at the amount of little items you can assist in getting in this manner. L. C., and Cert. 519. Kankakee Division — The Kankakee freight house burned to the ground Saturday before Christmas, causing heavy loss, as the house was a block long. Bro. J. W. Driscoll is at Howe days; “Non” Tomlinson transferred. Bro. Stanley Kern relieved Bro. Joe De Armond at North Liberty agency on a three-day leave to Texas. No one seems to be interested enough to send me a sufficient number of notes to make a decent w rite up. J. W. Grady, Div. Cor. Meridian, Miss., Div. No. 94. Why should we Alabamians take a back seat. Georgia has succeeded in passing a bond law. We, as O. R. T. brothers, should have a commit- tee down at the capitol at the next meeting of our representatives pleading for the same good deed. This is the only way we will ever be able to get our rights. Now, don’t wait for the other fellow to do this, but every member write his representatives plead- ing with them to make a start today. Fraternally, W. H. Phillits, Cert. 183. Cobait, Ont., Div. No. 99. Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Ry. — Bro. George Bruce, agent Burkes, was presented with a Morris chair by a few of the boys of the vicinity on the occasion of his recent marriage. He has our best wishes for a long and prosperous married life. Bro. Murray, formerly relieving dispatcher, has been appointed agent Anglehart, vice Bro. Cun- ningworth, resigned. Bro. R. B. Smith has been appointed first relay dispatcher, Bro. R. T. Trow- hill, second relay dispatcher, and Bro. Faught second days Cobalt. The street railway has been extended from Haileybury to New Liskeard. Bro. Freeborn, of the C- R. P., is at Latchford nights. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 67 Bro. Harrison bid in “KS” nights, and Bro. La Galias “PN” nighta. Bro. McDonald was hunting recently, but no person knows of any game be brought back. Anyone who has been overlooked, do a* I have done — either drop a line to our secretary or send it themselves. Cert. S3- Addison, N. Y.f Dlv. No. 108. B. & S. R. R.— Bro. P. W. Outman has resigned. Agent Johnson, of Walton, attended court in Coudersport a few days recently. R- F. Spencer, of Westfield, on vacation visiting his home in Buffalo, relieved by Bro. Smith, of Westfield, who also worked a few weeks at Bridge Street and Genesee, relieved by Bro. English. Sherman Fisk succeeded Mr. Bergin as agent Genesee, recently resigned. Agent Bolton, of Costello recently visited his home at Middlebury. Relief Agent Champlin is now at Newfield Jet. Very few of the night offices have as yet been reopened, but second and third Belfast have been. If the members would send in a few items each month, we could have a much better write-up. Cert. 39. Tring Junction, Que., Div. No. 131. Quebec Central Ry. — Our last meeting was held at Thetford Mines on November 16th, with about fifteen members present. On motion of Bro. Vallee, seconded by Bro. Collet, a resolution was passed raising the semi-annual dues from $4 to $5, to meet the in- creasing expenses of the division, such as renting a hall at Thetford Mines to hold our meetings, the paying of members serving on committees, etc. All other divisions charge from $6 to $6.50 semi-annually, it is to be hoped that everyone will keep solid and get new members initiated. Bro. Leznieux and his wife are back from a two weeks’ trip to Vancouver, B. C. He was re- lieved by Bro. Barnwell, relieving agent, who later took his holidays. * Bro. Vaillancourt is confined to his room with rheumatism, relieved by Bro. Gosselin. We all hope he will soon be out to work again. Bro. Doyon is taking two weeks’ holidays, re- lieved by Bro. Poulin. Bro. Morin is back again, after having been on the sick list for over a monu». Chief Dispatcher Bartlett is out on the road since two months ago, instructing “Standard Rules” which will come into effect January 20th. Ero. Dostie, on the sick list for two weeks, was relieved by Bro. Gosselin. Bro. Deveau was a recent visitor in Boston. Four new big engines have been ordered to be delivered next spring. This means increase in business. Bro. Dugal has bceen appointed agent at “B,” and Bro. J. Roy agent at “SH.” Cert. 52. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the beloved sister of our brother, J. E. Deveau; in manifesta- tion of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, By the members of Division 13 1, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend to the grief-stricken brother our sincere and heart- felt sympathy in his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. E. Lapontaine, C. T. A. Lagueux, Sec'y-Treas. North Adams, Mass., Div. No. 139. Boston & Maine R. R. — A happy New Year to you all. The company has not set any date yet for a meeting with our committee. The November meeting was held on the ninth, with the usual attendance. The members should attend the meetings and assist in work they wish carried out. Kicking at the meetings will pan out much better than howling along the pike and mak- ing a general protest to the public in general. . Bro. Hank Duncan, of Buckland, on a week’s vacation during November, returned with several deer. Bro. Davis, of Charlemont is purchasing agent for a New York City firm. Bro. Pitcher had the new Carnegie medal presented to him for heroic work while the flood was on in that teVritory. Bro. Barber, of Melrose, has put his auto out of commission for the winter. Bro. Dowling, formerly second Rotterdam, is running a combination pool room and tailor shop. Bros. Phillips and Gaul have a surprise for the January meeting and wish as many members to attend as possible. Sister Smith won first prize at the Worcester telegraph, copying on the machine an average of seventy-one words code. Cert. 4. Nashua, N. H., Div. No. 152. B. & M. R. R.— Recent assignments are: Ayer station second, Bro. J. F. Sullivan; third “RD,” A. J. Dugas; Lincoln Square ticket agency, Bro. G. A. Web- ster; Marlboro, N. H., agency, Bro. Paul Brill; Lee, N. H., agency, Bro. E. Bartfett. A. D. Barnes, former relief dispatcher in "S,” was at Marlboro agency pending its assignment. J. W. Lecuyer bid in second Barber tower, vice Mr. Fee, resigned. Bro. Cook secured the new dispatcher’s position with C. E. Gray and Bros. A. W. Maloy and G. H. Cook on the west end, and L. S. Bartlett and Bros. F. H. Collins and F. H. Willard on the east end Bro. J. P. Osgood is relief dispatcher. Bro. J. A. Sullivan is on third Ayer, vice Bro. J. K. Quackenboss, resigned and gone into busi- ness in Montreal. His many friends wish bun Digitized by LiOOQle

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68 The Railroad Telegrapher. success. Mr. Henderson, a new man, is on sec- ond Ayer. Bro. “Big Bill” Hitchcock has resigned at Windham Jet., to become a news hunter for the Bull Moosers. The boys are expected to pay their dues promptly this coming term. J. W. Vaillancourt. Grand Trunk Ry. Ballots for candidates for local chairman for the ensuing term, also delegates and alternates for the Grand Division convention, will be distributed early in February. When received, act promptly. Don’t lay them to one side and trust to someone else doing what you should do. When everybody does his duty, satisfaction will surely obtain. Just as soon as the election of officers is over, meetings will be called at different points on the system. If you are anxious to see progress made and have not already renewed your division card, do so at once. That will help far more than a good many think. Please don't lag and make extra work for the secretary’s office, preventing him from doing his work with the success he would like. We want a thorough organization on the Grand Trunk. It is thorough organization that always brings an up-to-date schedule to any bunch of telegraphers. Schedules don’t usually grow of their own accord. They are improved upon ac cording to the manner in which the telegraphers themselves support their union. You can help complete thorough organization by being prompt in the matter of paying your division dues. And when you have done that, ascertain if your mate or next-door neighbor has done the same. If he is not a member, endeavor to show him the mis- take he is making by being a non and see that he gets application papers. If you haven’t an extra set, drop the undersigned a post card and same will reach you in short order. You know, one man has just as much right to be a non- member as another. And if every telegrapher put that prerogative in effect and became a non, the result would be that there would be no union, and if there was no union, there would be no effort made for better conditions. You know that movements for increased wages and improved working conditions never originate with the non- member. If your mate happens to be an “up-to- date” member but holding membership in some foreign division, have him mail his division card to the undersigned, so his membership can be transferred and his dues go to the up-build of the division representing the toad employed on. Give the company the very best possible service. This we ask every member not to overlook. Good serv- ice to the company means easier work for your general committee. The present Grand Trunk management wants good men and good service, and we have every reason to believe the company will treat you much fairer than you have been treated during recent years. Therefore, let every agent and telegrapher pitch in and assist in every way possible to make the Grand Trunk road the most popular in the country. It will pay you to do so. Members will please bear in mind that when remitting private checks to cover division dues they should add sufficient to pay bank collection. Wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year, I am, Fraternally, D. L. Shaw, G. S. & T. Middle Division — The bettering of the conditions on the Grand Trunk for the telegraphers were never more op- portune than at the present time. The committee has just returned from Toronto, where was held the most successful meeting in the history of the organization on this division. A new working schedule was drawn up and the wage list revised and submitted to the management. Every division on the system was represented by its local chair- man. Everybody get interested now in the welfare of the organization; pay your dues promptly and get in the few nons. M. G. Watson, agent Burlington Jet., one of our most loyal brothers, while directing work in the yards there was hit by a C. P. R. express, dying shortly afterwards. Mrs. Watson has the deepest sympathy from the brothers of this division. A subscription was taken up among the members, an5 a beautiful wreath given in his memory. C. E. Dunn, Copetown nights, while unloading baggage had his hand badly crushed, and had to lay off a few days. Bro. Steedsman, of Waterdown, apent his honey- moon at Buffalo and other places. Congratula- tions. A non east of Hamilton on the Seventeenth District, who says he is a member, never had a card, although sent papers twice to fill out. Still he enjoys the benefits reaped through the enorts of the O. R. T. and runs the bluff that he is in good standing. Mr. Hancock, Lynden Junction days, is another one who puts in his “jeans” all the O. R. T. can get him and never invests anything to help the good cause along. Grimsby Park closed for the winter, and Agent Mitchell has gone to Harrisburg nights. Bro. Kinder relieved Bro. Fairweather, Sarnia tunnel, who went to Burlington Jet. Bro. Patten is at Lynden Jet. nights, C. E. Dunn at Copetown, and Mr. Woods at Dundas. Bro. Tarner bid in Dundas days, vice Bro. Gray, resigned and gone to the C. P. R. Relief Agent Bro. Meredith is now at Dundas. Bro. Diltz, agent Bronte, is off sick, relieved by Relief Agent Bfo. Routlcy. While Bro. F. A. Malcom was on committee work at Toronto, Mr. Corrie and Bro. J. A. Mal- colm doubled up on account of the shortage of men. Rymal has been opened as an agency by Bro. Shaver. Bro. J. A. Aikman, of the G. T. P., is back at “S” Hamilton. Mr. Clarke, Stoney Creek, off on account of a sore hand, was relieved by Mr. McAllister. Mr. Cudmorc, a new man, goes to Bronte. Digitized by CiOOQle

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69 The Railroad Bro. Beebe, temporarily at Woodstock nights, goes to Komoka. Bro. Heldman, of Norwich B. & T. station, bid in Burlington Jet. agency. Bro. Meridith relieved Bro. Galbraith at Burlington Jet., wh^e he was at Hamilton a few nights. Boys on the Toronto branch, please drop a few lines to your local chairman at Woodstock and let him know what is going on down that way. You night men, when business becomes quiet, put to- gether a small write-up for The Telegrapher and send it to your local chairman. Don’t tell your troubles to a way freight con- ductor or a commercial traveler. You won’t get much sympathy, as they have troubles of their own. Explain it fully to your local chairman. Any little matter you can not adjust with the com- pany, turn it over to your local chairman, sending him all the correspondence, and he will try to have it adjusted. You are paying for protection and you have a right to have it. The committee will be glad to conduct your case for you. Wish all a happy and prosperous New Year. Cert. 894. Fifth District — Everybody is busy arranging transportation for the “golden grain.” Bro. A. E. Hill has returned from an enjoyable three weeks’ vacation to the Eastern States, re- lieved by Bro. LeGallais, relieved at Unity days by - Mr. Fally, with Bro. Leslie, from the G. T., at Unity nights. Bro. Simmons went to Biggar nights, relieved by Bro. Leslie. Bro. Patterson has returned from Winnipeg. How about a special meeting? All anxious to hear about that $75 per, come and get acquainted with the new arrivals. We should have a meeting at least once a month. Biggar would be a good stand. The boys could come in from Fourth and Fifth and there should be a good attendance. Bro. Gillis, Biggar days, is going on holidays shortly, and Bro. LeGallais is going East. Come, boys, get busy on the write-ups. Cert. 1186. Wabash Ry. Springfield Division — Our general committee has been in session at St. Louis for some time, maturing plans for in- creasing our salaries and bettering our working conditions, which we are sadly in need of. As the conductors’ and trainmen’s committees were in ahead of us, a schedule was drawn up and presented to Mr. Cotter, and the committee ad- journed to meet again as soon as we could get an audience. Bro. L. W. Abbott, assistant local chairman, represented the Springfield Division on the com- mittee, as Bro. H. C. Savage, local chairman, could not leave home at that time. Bro. Murphy tendered his resignation as general chairman, and Bro. V’. A. Wood, of the Detroit Division, was elected as his successor. Telegrapher. The C. B. & Q., C. & A.,* and Can. Pac. have all secured schedules recently, with more pay and better working conditions, and we can be equally as successful if each member will take this matter in hand and get after their neighbors, ascertain if they are ,4up to date.” and if not. oret them that way quickly. Unionism means success, so let’s get unionized. Get busy and make this the banner division of the Wabash System in 1913- With each member’s help in securing applications and news items each month, this can be done. It is not an easy matter for one or two mem- bers to keep our division lined up, so let every one get after the non next to him and make it so warm for him that he will come in. The new parcels post arrangement that became effective January 1st will reduce to some extent the express commission now enjoyed by agents who handle express in connection with their rail- road work. The maximum weight for a single package is eleven pounds instead of four pounds as heretofore, and a considerable reduction in rates. Farmers living on rural routes can now have their parcels brought to their gate, which is quite an advantage over the old method of going to the express office for them. Nelson Lock has been appointed trainmaster, vice L. W. Karnes, transferred, who has been with us about twelve years, w'h:ch speaks for his efficiency as a trainmaster. Mr. Lock was for- merly a locomotive engineer on this division. A few years ago he was promoted to the position of road foreman of engines, and he is well liked by the rank and file. We predict his success as trainmaster. Thursday, December 19th, the new draw on the Valley City bridge was put into service, and as no trains could pass over the bridge from 7:30 a. m. until 4:45 P- n1-. was a quiet day between the two rivers. F. A. Longnecker, agent Kinderhook, Is on vaca- tion, Bro. R. M. Carrell relieving. Bro. Halk has bid in and been assigned to third Baylis. Bro. H. W. Frederick, agent Valley City, bid in third there for a change. J. F. Quigley, second Bluffs, bid in Valley City agency, relieved by Bro. C. H. Claus, extra, pending bulletin. Bro. J. A. Allen, from Meredosia, was on third Valley City until bid in by Bro. Frederick. Bro. Driscoll, agent Griggsville, on vacation was relieved by Bro. M. E. Overholt, Mr. keeper re lieving him on third there. Later Bro. Overholt bid in third Dawson. J. V. Tollc bid in second there, and Bro. E. E. Sutton, agent Maysville, bid in third Griggsville. Bro. A. M. Zitmnermnp, second Baylis, bid in Maysville agency. II. M. Todd, agent Bowen, has given up the agency and taken a telegraph trick. W. L. Slater, agent Arnold, bid in Bowen agency. Bro. C. D. Hard an old-timer on the Wabash, is now on third Curran, and Bro. V T. 111- k, :-">n the C. & A., on scend tiieie. Digitized by Google

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70 The Railroad Telegrapher. E. C. Fahy, third Berlin, has resigned to accept a position with the State. J. Owen is relieving Bro. Abbott, agent Daw- son, while on committee work in St. Louis. Telegraphers have been taken off at Lanesville and put on at Harristown, Bro. P. K. Klinefelter and C. J. Ryan filling the bill. Telegrapher Leeper, third Griggsville, bid in Arnold agency. Telegrapher Marshall, second Riverton, off sick a few days, was relieved by Mr. McAndrews, from Riverton. M. L. Smith, former agent Barry, is now work- ing a trick in "JN” office, Springfield. M. A. Whunsey, second Shops, has resigned, re- lieved by J. A. Raines. Wish everyone would gather news notes and send them to me not later than the twentieth, so we can have a nice write up each month. Positions on bulletin are: Bowen, Maysville, Valley City and Arnold agencies, Bluff and Cur- ran second, and East Hannibal and Curran third. Cut. 748 and Div. Cor. Detroit Division — F. H. Sheppard te on first trick Milan during my absence on committee work at St. Louis. Nothing doing; he must get a card if he works my job; got all his promises. There are a lot of jobs on bulletin of late. The extra men should have regulars soon. Bro. G. C. Hostetter and wife, Sister C. M. Hostetter, bid in Dehay first and second, and Bro. O. H. Raether bid in third Debay, and Bro. L. R. Mann got third North Liberty. These changes put on bulletin respectively: Kunkle agency and second, B. O. tower and second Hand. Bro. A. F. Klages took his usual hunting trip as a vacation, and also had an enjoyable visit with his parents in Ohio. Frank Mason, second Belleville, who was acci- dentally shot while hunting recently, went to the Peru Hospital, relieved by extra, unknown. I met Bro. F. W. Beatty and Bro. Arney in Montpelier applying for positions. We are glad to welcome them back to the Wabash. Bro. G. A. Fisher, first Alvordton,' was recently married and went to the Pacific Coast on his honeymoon. Congratulations and best wishes to the brother and his bride for a long and happy life. J. A. . Rowe took Stroh agency. We have his promise to line up soon. I enjoyed the visit over the line very much with the boys and also the ladies, too. Keep the good move going and the good work up. All the brothers and sisters, keep me informed as to who is at certain places and how they are. Send me all the news you can and we will keep the space allotted to us well filled. Compliments and best wishes to all. V. A. Wood. Detroit Division Notes — Bro. Iliff secured a first trick man and now he has three men doing the telegraph and clerical work. Bro. Drennan bid in North Liberty first. Bro. Stombaugh, who relieved him on second on bid, was relieved on third there by Extra Erwin. Received a very nice line of news from the brothers at Gary. Thanks; come again often, and all the rest, too. Bro. West, second Magee, bid in third Wesl- ville. Bro. Jonas bid in second there and later third Magee, and Bro. Bower, of Westville, bid in Gary third. Bro. Mills has been checked in at Crocker agency. Bro. Hanes, second Crocker, with his wife, visited Gary recently. Bro. Flegel, agent Aetna, and Conductor Swank bad quite a lively time recently putting out a fire around the chimney of Flegel’s office car. As a result the brother’s office is now rather cool at times. Bro. Havener, first Gary, is figuring on laying off a month in the near future, when he will go East and secure a bride. Bros. Quackenbush and Smith, of Woodward, went to Arkansas hunting last month, but only shot a few squirrels. We were in hopes they would be in season to bring home some deer and give us all a good feed of venison. Bro. King, second Gary, an old Erie man, highly entertained the local chairman on his recent visit in regard to railroading in the East. Quite a number of positions are up for bid. It is hard for the chief dispatcher to put the men in their regular positions, but we hope to soon have Bro. Bower back on third Gary. Cert. 1647. Peru Division — Bro. G. C. Delaraarter, on third Martin a short time, is back on first New Haven, relieved by Mr. Doris. Mr. Collins is on third New Haven. Bro. Tillock secured the agency there. Bro. O. E. Wilson secured the Defiance agency. A clerk from the Fort Wayne office got Napoleon agency, and Fred Johnson bid in third Roanoke. A number of the boys have come back into the Order. If bids on Napoleon and New Haven agencies were disregarded, the matter should be taken up with the proper officers. Bro. and Mrs. R. J. Curtis, of New Haven, wish to express their thanks to the brothers and others who contributed to the floral offering and for their kindness in their bereavement in the death of their little son, Donald. Div. Cor., Cert. 208. Mobile & Ohio Ry. St. Louis Division — Recent appointments on bulletin were: Bro. S. W. Estes, Verona agency; Bro. T. A. Ware, Fruitland agency; Bro. T. D. White, third Bethel; G. H. Lawhorn, second Rienzi; Bro. A. W. Fowler, Sparta agency; Bro. M. S. McCord, Baldwin agency, and Bro. L. D. Verhine, first Trenton. Bro. L. C. McCuller, Booneville days, after an extended leave has resumed work, relieving Bro. II. L. Cook, who later relieved Bro. T. D. White, third Bethel, for several days. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 71 Bro. J. U. Overall, Sr., agent Dyer, after an extended leave has resumed work, relieving Bro. Jesse Overall, who returned to Corinth second, relieving Mr. Crooms, who then relieved G. H. Lawhorn, second Rienzi, for several days. W. F. Glisson is relieving on first Trenton, and R. C. Thomas at Cayce agency, pending bulletin assignments. S. N. Jones, second Henderson, who relieved the agent at Dyer several days, owing to sickness, was relieved by Bro. Hailey. Bro. A. W. Lawrence, first Tamms, was off several days recently. Bro. J. E. Taylor, second Shannon, spent the holidays at Rutherford, relieved by Telegrapher Meeks. J. E. Armstrong, relieving on first “JN” Jack son several days, was relieved on first Perry by Telegrapher Smith. Please tend in the news, boys. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the beloved and devoted wife and mother of our esteemed Bros. J. U. Overall, Sr. and Jesse Overall, Jr., and while we bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, who doeth all things well; and Whereas, Wc feel that Bros. Overall, have lost a kind and loving wife and mother, in manifes- tation of our grief and fraternal sympathy for our brothers and family; therefore be it Resolved, That we, a committee in behalf of the members of St. Louis, Mo. Division No. 2, Or- der of Railroad Telegraphers, deeply regret the untimely demise of the w-ife and mother of our brothers and extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and consolation in this their sad bereavement, and be it futher Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy sent The Telegrapher for publication. L. T. Murdaugh, W. R. Barr, J. E. Suton, Committee. Chicago & Alton R. R. Local Chairman Riley now has the Southern Division solid south of Springfield to Alton, with the exception of Mr. Jacobs second, Carlinville. Bro. Riley’s untiring efforts have been duplicated by General Chairman, Gentz and Local Chairman Bartley of the Western Division. I hope the members of the general committee will each write an article expressing their views on the general routine of our work for the Feb- ruary number. I believe this will be highly ap- preciated by the membership. We must assist the committee in lining up the nons and try to have them take out a card. Seeking to bring our other worthy fellowcraftsmcn into the fold and remit promptly for your new card. Be a union man 3t heart and in action. Let us arrange to hold a rousing meeting at some convenient point, get together, meet the men who represent us, become acquainted and discuss matters in general. Our general committee will no doubt make the necessary arrangements if given assurance that a meeting is desired. Those inter- ested write their local chairman on the subject sending a copy to General Chairman E. E. Gentz at Braidwood, 111. With the best wishes of the season to our grand officers, our employer and last but not least to the membership at large, I trust we will be able to secure one of the best schedules in the country during the year of 1913. E. R. H. Northern Division — Some brother get busy with L. C. Weisc at Cus- ter, also the two nons at Streator. It is now Bro. F. D. Scoville at Wenona. Bro. R. W. Salzman bid in Nevada, Varna is on bulletin. The R. T. & N. is a dead bunch with the excep- tion of Bro. W. F. Swanson at Magnolia. W. A. Roberts at Cazenovia, promised his appli cation if the desired results were secured. A broken word is as bad as a broken back if you don’t apply the proper remedy. Southern Division — Mr. Anthony, former agent at Godfrey, is now working extra at Roodhouse. General agerft and assistant agent Springfield have been abolished. Mr. George, formerly gen- eral agent is now agent at Springfield. C. M. Teschemacher, general agent at Kansas City, succeeded by I). G. Henshaw, traveling audi- tor, succeeds D. F. McCarthy as general agent at Chicago. Under the agreement and our schedule both positions should be bulletined. We certainly should assist upon the bulletining of positions to fill vacancies. Old “Jake’’ Jacobs, deposed as manager at Rood- house, is relieving Bro. Deaton second, Carlin- ville, on a vacation. Bro. Svmonds is now mana- ger at Roodhouse with Bro. Pfeiffer first, Bro. Kehl second, and Bro. Lakin third. Some serv- ice at Roodhouse now. Bro. Symonds with his wife and daughter recently visited his parents at Windsor, 111., relieved by Mr. I). N. Bois, a new man, now with the Katy. Bro. B. I* '. Smith, first Carrollton , attended lodge at Springfield late ly. Bro. < l*. W Hoover, trail sferred from Division 138, fro m “< : lid Kamlu ck,” says the sp ring water at Carre diton is delicious. Ticket Age nt S. T. Tuttl e and wife of Alton, recently ret 111 iud from an extended tc mr of the coast. 1 Both 1 looking »u 11 an <1 feeling fi ne. Bro. ! Jechdi jit of Kan c pa- through Carm! 1 ton recently on a visit to li n's ].£ units. It is now 1 ISros. P. I . I.'l •■s. agent !*J ldred, and W. P. Nuetzman, Willie llall, Cliaii has succeeded in having I.iwndali Inil't Organizer Dunn ha* bruncio »- < 1 1 fob. recently Digitized by CiOOQle

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72 The Railroad Telegrapher. Roodhouse’s seven new tracks arc being laid, roundhouse enlarged and new concrete cinder pits put in to keep up with the steady gain of business. Mr. Hainline, Jacksonville, relieved by Mr. . Anth, on third. Work trains between Carrollton and Eldred on the Carrollton line are rushing the completion of the new extension into the Clark Ranch and that of Ex-Vice President Fairbanks. The ditching train which has been at Alton and Carrollton is now at Tallula. Supt. Miller and T. M. Shuman were at Kaser recently, looking over the proposed site for an elevator there. Business on the Tonica is heavy. Every con- sists reads “UP” coal Kansas City. Section gangs on the Carrollton line have been furnished with motor cars to enable them to get over their territory in less time and with much more ease. Gen. Coe. Western Division — W. A. Yowell, first, R. F. Hobson, second and J. R. Huckstep, third Marshall, are among the recent reerdits. Cashier Ehrnman also carries an up to date. It is also Bro. W. R. Branscom, first Slater. Bro. Guy Greene, agent Hillview, visited home- folks in Mayview recently. Bro. A. R. Cosh relieved Bro. Sterner at Arm- strong a few days. Bro. Maurer, who relieved Mr. Spotts at Gla» gow, also relieved Mr. Patterson at Higsbee. Mr. Morgan went to second Higsbee, relieved on sec- ond Marshall by Bro. Hobson. Bro. John Holly, agent Bates Uty, attenued a wedding at Glasgow recently. Bro. D. T. Ehrnman relieved the agent at Marshall a few days. D. Q. Henshaw, traveling auditor, was promoted to the Kansas City freight agency. Brp. Guy Morgan went to the wreck between Armstrong and Steinmetz recently, when an extra put fourteen refrigerator cars in the ditch. Bro. J. J. Dunn is having fine success in his work from Kansas City down the line. VVe. hope he will soon be able to get the rest of the nons. It is about time for our new cards. Let’s all remit early and start the New Year up to date. It is now Bro. Breitenstein at tflockburn. He will be puliing for us from now on. Next time the local gets to your station aoout 9 p. m. and fills the platform with about xo,ooo pounds of freight from one end to the other, after you have pulled, hauled and packed it in the house, sit down a few minutes and tmnk il wc were solid, wouldn’t some on^ else have dene it? Then write to that non you know and tell him about the Order. Phones are being installed on the Northern Di- vision. The R. R. officials have made a kick for more pay on account of handling the parcels post. The only way we will ever get any of that extra money is by presenting a solid front when we ask for it. If every brother along the line will speak to the non working close to or with him, we can soon have the Western Division solid from Kansas City to Roodhouse. Then when the committee goes up again we can bad* it up with a solid membership, and it will be able to do more for us. An agent or telegrapher who got a raise and hasn’t got a card, must certainly have a peculiar feeling come over him, when he takes the money that others worked so hard to get for him. when he knows he didn’t contribute one cent to make this raise possible. Cert. 1712. C., St. P.f M. & O. Ry. M. & I. Division — One of those old-time, successful meetings wa?> held in the Board of Trade Hall at Mankato on Sunday, December 15th. Everybody was enthu- siastic, happy and jovial, and had a right royal good time. After the business of the evening had been transacted some of Mankato’s best “union labeled” cigars were passed around, good stories and jokes were indulged in, and “Smith’s Popular Ideal Restaurant” dished up the best of everything to the boys, the meal being all that could be wished for. The Board of Trade Hall, being located directly above the police station had a tendency to hold the boys in check when their enthusiasm might otherwise have caused them to become over-hilarious. But the police did not in- terfere with the meeting or the splendid repre- sentation gathered together that evening. We were much pleased to welcome visiting Bro. W. A. Wagstaff of the C. & G. W., a former mem- ber of the Omaha, also Bro. Grow of Division 76, who is on third at the C. & N. W. depot, in Mankato. Mankato has everything in its favor as a splen- did meeting point with the exception of the late- ness of the train going East, which necessitates the boys from that direction staying up till the "weeJsma' hours,” but they generally return home, even dtt that late train, although rather tired, feeling all the better for having straitrtd a point to attend. The honor of story telling lay between Bros. Wagstaff and Glick, and was almost evenly bal- anced. Bro. Gray of Brewster gets out to every meet- ing he can, and, although he is unable to get home until time to go to work the next morning, he always has a splendid time. Bro. Wagner of Garden City, in order to attend, was obliged to walk seven miles to Lake Crystal to catch No. 4, on the trip back next morning. Bro. Spatgen of Merriam came fifty miles on an extra freight, returning in the morning. Those who could have attended, and did not, missed a rare treat, and none of the boys w'ho were present this time will miss another meet- ing even though they are compelled to lay off to attend. These meetings, a privilege we have for many years been denied, arc a grand, good thing for the upbuilding of the organization, and it’s to be regretted that more of the boys can not attend, as Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 73 they are beneficial to you who can not get away to attend. The only one more regret we have is that Bro. Jansen of Madelia was compelled to “display sig- nals” at the corner of the Saulpaugh Hotel in order to make No. 9, on account of the supper he ate and the cigars he tried to carry away in his pocket. Come again boys, you are always welcome and we will try and use you right. Local Chairman. Minnesota & Iowa Division Notes — Bro. E. T. Hopkins, wife and little daughter have returned to Fulton from a trip to Chicago, Ladd, 111., and Southern Iowa, taking in Des Moines and other places of interest. Our old friend, Bro. F. L. Colfix, relieved Bro. Hopkins. Bro. O. S. Mann, who relieved Local Chairman Tenney while the latter was on the annual ball committee, later renewed old acquaintances at Kasota, and visited his parents at Windom. Bro. E. T. Brady is back from the C. & N. W., third Mankato. Bro. F. B. Pettingill decided he did not desire Shakopee agency. He went to sleep on No. 1 1 and did not wake up in time to change and catch No. 9, and was delayed at Mankato until N*o. 5 next day. Bro. Price of Le Sueur had a relapse after his return to work from his recent illness, and was obliged to return to his bed, but is improving. Bro. W. F. Walker, transferred to Division No. 4, and has taken his assigned position at Madelia, relieving Bro. W. L. Cochran, who relieved Bro. Wagner at Garden City, while on the Mankato annual ball committee. Bro. J. W. Jarman, who relieved Bro. H. Bromander at Montrose for a month, relieved Bro. Walker at Heron Lake, after ten days lay-off. He was later relieved by Bro. I. J. Mock and relieved Mr. Cassady at Valley Springs. Later he relieved Bro. F. H. Spatgen, agent Merriam, who is visiting at Harvey, N. D. Madelia is now solid, excepting Agent Douglas, whom we hope will soon join us. Bro. Wm. Fredrichs, agent at Heron Lake, was relieved for a few weeks by R. Lloyd, former cashier Mankato freight house. Bro. G. F. Miller, Bigelow nights, has been off on account of sickness. Bro. C. M. Butts, Hospers nights, is visiting folks in Quincy, 111. Bro. C. W. West was relieved at Fairmont by former C. & N. W. agent, W. H. White, and went to his assignment at Vernon Center agency. Bro. W. L. Cochran of Madelia was in Mankato December and. Also Bro. H. L. Glick on Decem- ber 9th, and Bro. M. Hayes of Blue Earth, who left a five spot for his dues. Bro. O. S. Mann, displaced Bro. W. J. A. Max- field on the 4 p. m. to 2 a. m. side wire at St. James. The latter spent Thanksgiving with his mother at Mankato, and is now with the C. R. I. & P. at Kensington, Kan. Bro. A. R. Tabbert, assigned at Shakopee agency, vice E. W. Segar, resigned, a deserved promotion. Bro. A. F. Reidmiller relieved E. A. Daue at Stone nights, transferred to Blue Earth, third. Bro. Slattery relieved F. A. Corbin at Belle Plaine, who went to Merriam, third. Bro. W. J. Jafman relieved "Uncle” Geo. Cas- sady at Valley Springs, on the sick list. Bro. I. J. Mock relieved on first Heron Lake by J. T. Cochlin of St. Paul went to Miloma vice C. W. Hartley. R. H. Seaton, a new man, relieved A. P. Rich ter on third Lake Crystal, who went to Blue Earth and later resigned. Bro. A. M. Johnson went to Oregon, relieved on Worthington third by E. S. Binder, relieved at Sibley by C. A. Betts. Ex-Bro. W. G. Wilson, now located at Elko, Nev., is visiting friends and relatives at Sibley, where he formerly worked. Mr. Wiesel, the old-time telegrapher, in the gen- eral office at St. Paul has been pensioned, and the vacancy bid in by A. R. Bone. It is now Bro. A. C. Cohrs at Grogan. Make it a point to write any non you know of several times a month and try to get him to join. Your local chairman can furnish you with the names and addresses of all of them. Cert. No. 2. Nebraska Division — It is now Bros. Owens, Carroll and Schaller at 1'ordyce; Bros. Pranger and Carson should be able to land second “\VK." Everybody has had the proper instruction in regard to grain and car reports to the general superintendent’s office, and know* about the time operator is due, and should have it ready and not be out of line or have to be called, as it takes time and delays some one down the line. Answer calls from the dispatchers office promptly, and don’t leave your office for any length of time without permission. We owe this good serv- ice to the company for various reasons which wou’d take too long to explain. Bro. W. D. Whitaker, taken sick while on vaca- tion in Idaho, is back to work. Bro. Bruner at Colwin was relieved by Helper Cox from Crafton, owing to being injured. De tails not learned. We hope Bro. Hutton will line up King and Sherlock while at “NX.” G. VV. Smith drew second “RX,” J. E. Shearer on first and F. R. Hallisen drew first ‘TV’ Bro. Kragskon, second dispatcher's office, who broke his leg in auto-motocycle accident recently, is getting along nicely. Bro. A. F. Jones, second "NX” is relieving him. Wood and Heyer are the two nuns in dispatchers office. Bro. Davidson, Pemdcr, off a few days, was re- lieved by some amateur. Bill Craig, agent ‘BA, says lie may be with u~. Sherlock is at “G,” relieved at "NX” b> Colwin. Ross Anion is at South Cut. Brothers, get after the nous and round tlum up. Every “non” retards the pi ogres* ue .ire trying to make toward better salaries. Your local Digitized by GiOOQle

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74 The Railroad Telegrapher, chairman will furnish you blanks. Keep everlast- ingly after them. I again ask you for news items. Please help out. Div. Cor. Northern Division — Bro. J. P. O’Shaughncssy, second at Superior east end, has been promoted to assistant ticket agent at Superior. We all congratulate him. He was relieved by Harry Thrope, pending bulletin. Bro. A. C. Neubauer, agent Kaiser, on vacation to Texas, was relieved by J. Sauleen. Bro. E. Forest, second Tuscobia, bid in third New Richmond, Bro. W. B. Phillipson on first at Tuscobia was relieved at Eagle, Point by P. Merick. Some of the agents along the line are having bad dreams in which the parcels post figures very prominently. Bro. Bergin, Shell Lake second, while off a few days on account of sickness was relieved by G. E. Nordholm, - from Lakeside, which was closed dur- ing the change, owing to the scarcity of men. Bro. W. E. Steiner, while off a short time sick, was relieved by Bro. N. A. Cowing, late of Solon Springs, and now at Washburn days. A. E. Clanty has moved to Turtle Lake, where he bid in second, relieving Bro. Abrahamson. Bro. A. B. Clock, agent Sarona, secured a nice buck while on a recent hunt, relieved by Bro. . Winslow, who was relieved by J. Sauleen, a new man from Trego. Bro. F. X. Sauers, Sarona third, was not so successful on his hunting trip. Our popular Supt. C. D. Stockwell was up on the Kennedy line recently, hunting deer from his private car. He had his family along and we understand they all got their deer besides hav- ing a great time. Bro. Frost, formerly at Burkhardt agency, has taken Baldwin agency, relieved by Marshall R. /Neil, a new man. Burkhardt is now a ’phone job, all the commercial work being done by Bro. E. A. Bauer of Boardman, which makes things rather interesting for him at times. J. A. Applequist relieved Frank White at Cum- berland, third. We wish you all a happy New Year and hope before another year rolls around wc will all be enjoying a substantial increase in salary. Div. Cor. Eastern Division — The division correspondent apologizes for the non-appearance of the write-up in the December Telegrapher. At the time the write-up was due in St. Louis your scribe was struggling with the grippe, down and almost out, but has managed to pull through and while not as chipper as before is back on the job and will endeavor to keep the Eastern Division represented in the future. The air is full of rumors of impending changes in the official family on the Omaha. Before this ap- pears we shall all know the truth about them. Bro. S. F. Peterson, from the N. P., relieved Bro. Wold, Levis third, who relieved Bro. Burger when he took second Sheppard vice M. V. Perry. We welcome Bro. S. L. Jacobson, agent Mills- ton, back to the fold. The automatic block was put into effect between Augusta and Merrillan the 17th. Bro. Strieker, first Fairchild, on vacation, was relieved by a new man from the N. P. General Chairman Liddane, while attending the general chairman’s meeting at Chicago, in Decem- ber, was relieved by C- D. Lapham, from “A,” who also relieved one of the boys in “Ms” Eau Claire, during the holidays. Div. Cor. Kansas City Southern Ry. Southern Division — Boys send me some items about the 20th of each month, so we can have a good write-up. Our friends Newell and Phares in the relay office, Sharps, have resigned. A. M. Morgan, from second Beaumont relieving. Bro. N. C. Vickers, general chairman, bid in De Ridder days relieving Bro. Geo. Morgan, who bid in Hornbeck nights, this being close to bis home and mercantile business. This change makes Bro. Vickers our manager at De Ridder. Mr. Haynes, who relieved the former on first De Quincy, was relieved on second there by Mr. Hugg. M. E. Bloom, third Port Arthur, bid in the new night job at Vidor, relieved by Bro. J. L. Upton, of the D. & R. G. R. L. Logan, our genial superintendent of Tele- graph, Kansas City, was over the line -recently inspecting the telegraph apparatus, and shaking hands with the boys. Beaumont and De Quincy, second and Many and Mansfield nights, are now on bulletin. If you know of any other jobs not bulletined notify the local or general chairman. I take this opportunity of wishing all my brothers a happy New Year. We have done fairly well during 1912, but let us resolve to work shoulder to shoulder, 'with a stronger deter- mination than ever before to make 1913 a ban- ner year in the history of Division No. 5. We have several important problems to solve and we should bestir ourselves and see if we can not bring things to pass on the “PG” worth while. Let every brother line up that “non” next dbor, and make it 100 per cent stronger. Then we can i.ope to gain something worth while from our em- ployers. Remember — “In unity there is strength.” “Old Reliable.” Union Pacific R. R. Nebraska Division, First and Second Districts — If the members of Division 6 feel as gratified as does your general chairman over the year's work, we are all pleased. This month we passed the high-water mark and have more members to our credit than for a long time and the books of our general secretary and treasurer will, no doubt, show that they were as high in numbers as in the last three or four years. We will also have fewer delinquents at the end of this term and Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 75 the special assessment was paid much more prompt- ly than usual. I say these things because I felt rather dubious of the support I might receive, trying to follow a man who had filled the office so creditably as bad Bro. Stump. I have en- deavored as far as possible to cover the system this summer, meeting you personally and for the cor- diality shown, even to the splendid meals some of you insisted upon me hiding away, I have only wishes for the best of New Years for each of you. I have used the information gathered and the requests received verbally and by letter, laying it before the committee, and we have embodied what the most of you desired in the proposition we now have before the management in Omaha for con- sideration at the first convenient time. The com- mittee is not soliciting particularly, but as electicn comes on in February I take this opportunity to call these things to your mind and suggest that you ask them to continue what they have begun, by electing thetfi again. However, I do want to insist that, as you elect delegates to the next con- vention at Baltimore at the salne time, you send the same man as delegate as you elect local chair- man. Only you who have served as chairman, know how essential it is that, aside from the fact that any pleasure derived from the trip is the only remuneration for a two year's gratis and disagreeable job, a man attends this convention to educate himself in the work, its aims and ends; and more important still the means to attain the ends. It is remarkable to me how the organiza- tion gets the results it does from a bunch of of- ficers, each working in his own way without knowledge of what uis brothers are doing and wish to do. I feel secure this is all that will be said about the coming election, but, whatever you do aoout retaining your present local chairman, make the man you elect to that position your delegate too. Quite a few of the boys were off for Christmas. Had relief men been more plentiful, others would have rested up at that time. Bro. F. J. Hansen let others go relieving Bro. A. G. Parker at Maxwell, G. D. Neal at Oconto, and Bro. Calhoun at Kearney for a few days each, while his wife spent two weeks visiting relatives in Oklahoma during the holidays. Bro. T. C. Christensen secured a trick in North Platte and was relieved on second Kearney by C. K. Helber, pending bulletin. Bro. A. N. Cochran is also in North Platte regular now, Bro. Schetzer having gone to Omaha general office. *Jro. J. W. Larson at Cozad was relieved a few days during the holidays by Bro. E. J. Pierrard succeeded at Gibbon by Bro. O. L. Maybury. Your chairman was in his regular chair at Grand Island last month relieving O. W. Pierce, who took out a card before going to "FR," Omaha. It is too early as this is being written to give definite figures, but I believe thirty new members will De the record for December, which is going some. The reason? Personal work. Bro. L. R. Manfield, second' Brady Island, off a week at Christmas, relieved by Mr. Horne, re- cently promoted. Bro. C. E. Cole, of "GE," Grand Island, spent Christmas week in Iowa, relieved by Mr. Hiatt, new man. and Bro. Smith was off three days, re lieved by extra McMurphy of Omaha. Fred Shumaker at Silver Creek off indefinitely, we understand through his wife's ill health. We trust that his efforts in her behalf are successful. J. D. Perry resigned Spalding agency, secured b> W. O. Clark, Columbus second, now on bulle- tin. Several of the boys declined the job, owing to the amount of help furnished. Valparaiso station secured by Bro. G. D. Adams of Big Springs, vice Paul Hobart. Bro. W. T. Brown is now on second Lane Tower and Mr. Woodling third. Gilmore Junction locins up now with a good line-up of men and members. Sister Annie Vapor, general office at Omaha, who has not been able to work much this winter, we are glad to know is better, also that Bro. Geo. Merrifield will, no doubt, soon be able to be back on the floor of that office again. The boys of the other roads can't give us the laugh about their solid big relay offices any more, as Oma 1a is in much better condition in that respect than ever before. Now let us all stand together during the coming year and show the company and ourselves that we can carry those things on in a business way to th*e detriment of no one. If you will use your every effort to further the interest and revenue of the company, I am sure your committee will have no difficulty in convincing the officials that you are worth much more to them than you are receiving. Be sure your representatives are not compelled to argue for you from the standpoint of how you should be paid for the way you should do your work, but that they may never be ashamed to argue from the way you are doing it. Cert. 217. Wyoming Division — Bro. F. E. Smith of Boslcr is visiting friends and relatives in Wisconsin. Bro. R. L. Edwards of Spring Valley spent the holidays visiting in "Old Kentucky.” Manager Hood of “N” office and wife, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Hood’s parents in Toledo, Ohio. Kemlinger, “N” office, extra, resigned to return to Richmond, Va. "13” there is a reason. Bro. Gedman, extra Cheyenne, returned to Chicago when relieved. Mr. Anderson bid in Granite Canon agency. Hope express commission is large enough to start the New Year right. Mr. Palmer, third Spring Valley, on vacation, rumored will be married while away. Recent bulletin assignments — Third Rock River, F. E. Smith; third Buford, S. B. Dunn; third Wahsatch, A. J. Piers; third Castle Rock. C. E. Hillgoss; night trick Knight A. E. Webber; four relay trick, Cheyenne, Bros. Shetliff. Reed, Me* Cready and Frank. Student Ridge is relieving Bro. Patterson, sec- ond Uintah, atxount sickness. The ‘‘bunch*’ wish Pat a speedy recovery. Digitized by CiOOQle

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76 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. James, assigned position in “Og” Ogden. It is said that at u a. m. the day following the general committee meeting in Denver the “fone” girl at the Albany was somewhat surprised when she “plugged in” to hear a man’s voice: “Hello, is this the Kaiserhoff Hotel?*’ “No,” replied Central, “this is the Albany Hotel.” “Oh, all right,” said the man. “Just woke up and didn’t know where I was.” — Strange how the Colorado altitude (?) affects the Kansas visitor. Bro. Pennington has returned from Kansas City, after a short vacation, still working single. Bro. A. E. Davis reinstated on second Evans- ton. Nothing like having a card. Bro. J. N. Stevenson relieving “Mr.” Sansing, third Buford, who went to Cheyenne and couldn’t find the way home. Another good argument in favor of the “card’’ men. It is now Bro. C. A. Peterson on third Sherman. Would like some notes from the West End and Park City branch. But for the assistance of Bros. Harinskey and Davis this 'space would be blank. Please send me a few notes about the 15th of each month. “The more, the merrier.” A PLAINT. OBy Ima Kicker.) Backward, oh backward, oh time in thy flight, And give us an “Op” who knows how to write, One who can copy A. P. with a pen, Whose writing don’t look like the scratch of a hen, A regular old-timer who’s held jobs galofe, Who has worked all the roasts and is looking for more; One who can send perfect Morse on the key, Oh give us the “Ops” as they used to be. We are so weary of lids with the “bug,” Who send like a cricket entombed in a jug, Writing that looks like a Chinaman’s will, And copy that went up side-down thru the mill. Sending that comes o’er the wire so blamed queer, We want to lay off and tank up on beer. The “Op” of today is a fizzle, we see, Oh give us the “Ops” as they used to be. H. A. Mathey, Div. Cor. Dale Creek, Wyo. Canadian Pacific R y. B. C. Division, District l — Local Chairman Bro. Belding gave us the big treat on November 29th, when he invited us all to attend the reception and feast spread .in the spacious dining hall of the King Edward Hotel in Revelstokc to do honor to the guest of the evening. Bro. Robertson, our worthy general chairman, from the East, who is “going about continually doing good,” expects to visit most all the boys before returning home. The new schedule books have been distributed and the contents of this important epistle was picked to pieces until all the little misunderstand- ings were explained to the satisfaction of every- one by Bro. Robertson, who, by the way, if it was his health we were smoking that night it surely received a good curing and should hold out for awhile, for it was pretty foggy at times. And say, fellows, don’t forget what he told us about Bro. Campbell, for he is the man we need in our business and although we may all silently appreciate his efforts let us take advantage of the opportunity that will soon be afforded us to show actively that we really do appreciate his work in our behalf. It was surely some gathering. Take, for in- stance, the “toastmaster,” why Joe Martin couldn’t have held his ash tray and the way he handled that bunch of thirty lightning slingers was worthy of Napoleon. I can’t ^ell you all about it but you fellers that were unfortunate enough not to be there, why just ask the favored few who were in on it. Bro. McAlpine, agent Chase, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Keech, and Bro. L. Bullman, agent Okanagan Landing, on vacation, was relieved by “Mr.” Becker. Bro. Joe Callahan, agent Taft, spent two weeks at his home in Hammond, B. C., and returned without being captured. The boys were disap- pointed, as it was rumored that Dame Leap Year had designs on Joe’s affections. Bro. F. Ewing, our popular second trick west end dispatcher, h on a six weeks’ vacation, re- lieved by Bro. T. E. Little, back from the World’s Series. “Mr.” Hanna, formerly Kamloops third, has re-entered the service, relieving Bro. O’Dei at Three Valley nights assigned to Tappen nights, re- lieving Bro. Backschies, who bid in “FD” third. Baggageman Ingles liked the new schedule so well that he landed Elson Pit, later relieving “Mr.” Hanna, Three Valley nights, who relieved Bro. Russell, “FD” second, resigned. “AC” days abol- ished, Agent Bro. Price doing the necessary since the tourist trade dropped off. Bro. King “AC” days to “FD” first, relieved Bro. Williams, “FD” first, who bid in Sicamous.- Bro. R. L. Anderson, from S. P. to “BY” sec- ond, relieving Bro. Boyle and Ketcham, doubling, Bro. Forney being assigned to Twin Butte days. Bro. Burke, Tappen days, resigned, relieved by Bro. Ireland from Salmon Arm. Bro. McCarthy, agent Bear Creek, has a new subdivision on the market. Bro. Tordiff is relieving Bro. Shaw, agent Gla- cier, on vacation, and Bro. King is now ’at Glacier nights. Mr. Bunnell, the only non in the dispatcher’s office at Revelstokc, will soon ride the goat. We hope to have a line-up of the brothers on the branches and west end next month, and soon eliminate all the “Misters.” We also have several brother linemen. Many thanks to the brothers who sent in notes this month. Always send them in by the 20th. Cert. 1724. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 77 British Columbia Division , District *— The new schedule is, without exception, the best of any telegraphers schedules in existence, and great credit is due to our general committee, and our third vice-president. I understand we elected a correspondent at a meeting at North Bend some time ago. Have never heard a word from him, through The Teleg- rapher. There certainly have been enough changes and news on this district lately to warrant a good write-up. The train dispatching phone is now in operation on the Thompson subdivision, and probably soon will be on the Cascade subdivision. ~ Cert. 2169. Saskatchewan Division — We failed to see the write-up promised for No- vember at the meeting October 13th, by our secre- tary-treasurer, Bro. Vic. Stubbings. With that branch line job and a day off every week under the new schedule, Vic. must be giving all his attention to that baby girl. After this new sched- ule of a ten hour day and increase, we should have a write-up every month in the journal. Bro. A. E. Smith, appointed nights at S. A., is negotiating to purchase a driving outfit. Bro. Snyder has been appointed telegrapher at Oakshela, a new opening. Frenchy at G. I. better stop grounding the wire to get in hit car reports and use a little pa- tience, and wait for his turn. Shaughnessy takes great pride in his, the new depot at S. F., especially Sundays. Our new first trick dispatcher relieves himself occasionally with some pretty cutting remarks. But, oh, to see ourselves as others see us. Bro. Weldon, agent Summerberry, was absent a week on account of relative’s sickness, was relieved by Mr. Cox, from G. C. Our second trick dispatcher will have his trou- bles when the skating starts. He is the right man in the right place, too. Cert. 2224. Nebraska Division, Third and Fourth Districts — Bro. F. M. Kelley, third Sidney, is back from Iowa, where he was summoned, owing to the death of his brother, relieved by Bro. Hamilton, who also relieved Bro. “Joe” Johnson, second Sid- ney, for the holidays. Bro. J. H. Davis, agent Pine Bluffs, is off ac- count sickness, relieved by Mr. Branscom. G. S. Kinsman, agent Julcsburg, is spending a few weeks in the East, relieved by Bro. T. H. Engleman. Bro. E. P. VVaples, agent Brule, off for the holidays, relieved by Bro. T. W. Petty, from Chap- pell. Bro. A. A. Kott, formerly of “FR,” Omaha, is regular at North Platte, relieving Mr. Elder, who went to the Northport branch. Bro. C. C. Fine on third Julesburg, from the Duck Pond, relieving Bro. T. D. Pyle, who is working first there. No cards, no favors. An “ex’’-brother who is now “knocking” will be remembered. Every knock he gives is a “boost” anyway. First and Second District Notes — Bro. W. T. Brown, from the “Q“ bid in sec- ond Lane Tower. No bids on third Lane. Stud- ent agent from Duncan will probably land it. Bro. Shoemaker, Silver Creek, is on vacation re- lieved by Bro. A. J. Faes, third Columbus, re- lieved by Bro. R. D. Stevens, from the Frisco. Bros. Overhage and Gray are on second and third Schuyler extra. Bro. D. France, agent Rogers, off a few days, was relieved by A. I. Eisner. The Union Pacific was well represented at the O. R. T. Club meeting in Omaha, November 21st, which proved a great success. Bros. Ackerman and Freeder deserve much credit for the interest they show in keeping the club up to the standard. The first district boys should attend these meet- ings held regularly twice a month. Cert. 693. Colorado Division, D. P. District — Bro. Marshall is now at Iliff regular. Bro. Link of Speer assigned Hardin agency. Bro. Buskirk, of Bennett, bid in Sedgewick agency vice Bro. McLaughlin resigned. Bro. Wood is back on Union third, after sev- eral weeks’ in Denver hospital. Assistant Superintendent Toucey recently made a trip over the line cheering us up. Account of storm he sent his motor car with the driver from Sterling towards Denver, but it was met at At- wood by a C. B. & Q. extra on the main line, and pretty badly demolished. The beet business is about closed. Bro. Parcell sent me the above items. Some of you who are not quite so busy try and send me some news. It will only take a few minutes to write and mail it to me. We want to have a good write-up each month, and need your assist- ance. K. P. District — Bro. Weiss, from Kit Carson, bid in River Bend agency, vice Bro. Cope on vacation. The accounting department “Instructions to Agents,” book contains valuable information on every matter pertaining to station work, and we should all study it thoroughly, and co-operate with the officials in trying to reduce correspondence, etc., on the matters treated to a minimum. Let’s all follow the instructions the book contains, and thereby reduce the accounting department and our own work, as much as possible. Bro. Floyd is relieving Bro. Dorf, third Sharon Springs, on vacation. Bro. Roberts recently bid in first and Pexton promoted student helper is re lieving agent Oglesby at Weskan, on vacation. L. C. Dues w eg. Agate. Coin. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God, -n Hi- infinite wisdom, to remove from our mid- 1 the hf-luvcd wife of our Bro. Ralph A. Xye. a a manil- sta- tion of our sorrow and fraternal sympathy, c d Resolved. By the members "f Division 0 1 f lb* Order of Railroad Tdcgr aplu i>, that . c o;teu: Digitized by GiOOQle

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78 The Railroad Telegrapher. to our grief-stricken brother our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy, in this, his sad bereavement, and commend him to our all wise Creator, who doeth all things well; be it further. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. L. C. Duenweg, E. Lockman, E. W. Schroll, Committee. New York Central R. R. Beech Creek Subdivision — It will soon be time again to elect a local chair- man and representative to the Grand Division convention in Baltimore next May. The election of a local chairman should inter- est every member. It is very important to our individual interest as well as to our organization that the chairman is active and doing, then the members will be active and take an interest also. I have been your chairman since 1903, and believe I have given my share of time and effort towards the work; and after ten of the best years of my life devoted to the interest of the Beech Creek District I feel that I am entitled to a vacation, and will not accept another nomination. Owing to ray personal interests in the Majestic Theater, secured early in the summer which re- quires much of my# time, I could not devote the time to the chairmanship which- in justice to the membership or the position is required, therefore, it will be necessary that you decide on some one else to assume the responsibilities connected with that office. During my stewardship as your chairman, I have tried to do my duty as I seen it, without fear or favor. How well I have succeeded I leave you to judge; I have always tried to main- tain our schedule to the point as high as any on the system. The schedule will verify this. Dur- ing my service as chairman I could not always agree with some of my constituents. It does not require very much courage to agree with our friends, but much real courage is recognized is when we can not consistently agree with them and honestly tell them so. Many times I have been censured because I could not agree with some one of our members. At the time I was first elected your chairman I said to you that I realized I would likely make some mistakes but they would be of the head and not of the heart, and you should be charitable to- wards me and remember my efforts; as it was only the person who tried to do something that made mistakes and the one who never made mis- takes was a person who never attempted to do anything. I am thinking of the evolution this N. Y. C. System No. 8 has gone through since I became a member; and while no individual member can take credit for the progress we have made, every member has added his mite towards organizing it into a working piece of machinery, where I see a different working system than in 1903, still there is room for improvement. I am also thinking of the many knotty prob- lems that were solved in our committee room dur- ing the sessions of our general committee; of the (apparently) insurmountable obstacles that were met with and overcome; of the many trials of a local chairman; the times he is censured and crit- icised; of the times he is extended the glad hand; of the members who are inclined to knock, and even affiliate themselves with the nons who ever have their hammer out, and help them to do the knocking. All these things are passing before by vision at this time, the greatest day of the year (Christ- mas). And I am thinking of those noble big-hearted brothers and sisters who have assisted me during my years of service as local chairman. I am thinking of those dear departed brothers and sisters who have passed on before us, silent sentinels still watching our progress from a far off. I am thinking of those good and true brothers who have never wavered in their confidence of their local chairman, who were always ready with their dime or dollar for any good or worthy cause. I am thinking of those who have been good enough and thoughtful enough to say, you have helped me. I am thinking of my friends who wish me well, and those, who not so friendly, might wish me ill; here’s a prayer for both. I am thinking of that one whose soul is shriv- eling up because he is living the selfish and in trospective life. I am thinking of these magnificent men, officers of our organization, who stand between big busi- ness and you; I am thinking of those who will read my lines by the glim light of their office lamp who are isolated in their lonely little office, many miles from their dear ones. May the Christmah joys be yours and may the Christmas hope and the Christmas cheer dispel all the cares of the year; a merry, merry Christmas to you all. Fraternally yours, J. W. Marten is, Local Chairman. Pennsylvania Dixnsiojt, Fall Brook District — We are glad that the New Year was started with a salaried general chairman, who can devote his whole time and attention to the organization with a free hand and be present when and where most needed. The duties have so multiplied that it could not be longer delayed only to our loss. Now pay dues promptly and boost all you can. If there are conditions that don’t suit you or that you can see a feasible way of improving, take the matter up with the proper parties or to meetings and discuss it there instead of practicng your elo- cution on train men, section men or farmers for an audience. The rates of pay in our class of the service is comparatively so low with prices of necessities climbing up that it will be necessary for us to Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 79 get more money or go into other business to make ends meet and keep the wolf from the door. Several positions closed last April have been re- opened, giving the extra men more of a chance. The south district, being cut into two dispatch- ers’ districts and using three more dispatchers, has made room for several of the boys in the Corning office, which we are glad to see. Bro. A. W.' Rodman and wife, of Lawrence- ville third trick, spent their vacation in Washing- ton, D. C. Bro. J. T. King, agent Lawrenceville, has a new automobile. Bro. A. E. Marsh bid in “YD” tower second; Bro. F. G. Vandeventer, “GY” tower second; Bro. J. H. Stradley, “DI” tower second; Bro. T. C. Miller, Wellsboro Jet. second, together with other charges too numerous to mention. There are many items of interest that might ap- pear in these columns if each of the brothers would send them to your correspondent on or be- fore the twentieth of each month, so that he could get them to Bro. Quick before the twenty-eighth, in time for publication. Remember the time and place of meetings — the third Wednesday night of each month, in I. O. O. F. Hall, Corning, N. Y. Let’s start in with a new resolution for 1913, to give these matters of such vital importance the attention due them and see if the way isn’t brighter and easier. It will help your local chairman, your correspondent and everyone else, including yourself. A good write- up, good meetings and more activity along these lines will certainly bring satisfactory returns. Cert. 761. Hudson Division — Bro. Currie, of S. S. 46. resigned his posttion and the office of local chairman on December 10th, to go in business for himself. The entire member ship of this division extend to him their best wishes for success. Bro. F. P. Fraleigh, assist- ant local chairman for the past two years, has been appointed and endorsed by General Chairman Morey to finish the term as local chairman. Bro. Gallagher relieved Bro. Currie on first. “CG” pend- ing bids. Bro. A. F. Rafter, who reported sick on Novem- ber 27th, died suddenly on December 9th, leaving, among other relatives, a wife and young baby. Bro. Rugman, leverman S. S. 59, has been ap- pointed night yardmastcr for the winter at Pough- keepsie passenger yard, relieved by Bro. Peter Burns, of S. S. 57, and he by Mr. Loring, extra. On Monday evening, December 23rd, Local Chairman Fraleigh and a number of brothers vis- ited Bro. Currie in his new home at Wappengcrs Falls, and in behalf of the members of this divi- sion presented him with a beautiful signet ring and a traveling bag as a Chiistmas present and token of appreciation of the good work he did while local chairman. Bro. F. M. Smith was obliged t*j lay off for a week on account of injuring his arm when throwing one of those hard switches at S. S. 58. Bro. Wilmer Freer, of S. S. 45, has resigned to go in business. We extend him our best wishes for success. Bro. Kraft, S. S. 47 third, bid in second S. S. 33, and Bro. Scofield, second S. S. 49, bid in second S. S. 48. The regular meeting on December 17th was a good one. A number of brothers from the north and south ends of the division were present. If you want to know how things are going, attend the meetings. This information will not be given you either over the telephone or telegraph. Come to the meetings, where it is given out to everyone holding an up-to-date card. What are you doing to get that non working with you or next to you? Arc you content to let him enjoy the new' schedule now on its way and not help paying anything towards it? The new chairman will soon visit those nons on the north end and they will have to frame some new excuses for not being “up to date,” as the old ones will not satisfy him. “No card, no favors” is to be the rule in 1913. Bro. McNiven is on first “BK,” vice Bro. Bum ster at “BW” pending bids. Bro. Cumming, first S. S. 65, was off a few days owing to the death of his mother. Did not receive any notes from the north end this month. A. A. S., Div. Cor. IN MEMOKIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to remove from our midst our late brother, A. F. Rafter; and Whereas, It is but just that a fitting recogni- tion of his many virtues should be had; therefore be it Resolved, By Hudson Division, No. 8, Order of Railroad Telcgrapners, that while we bow in hum- ble submission to the will of the Most High, we not less mourn for the brother who has been taken from us; and be it further Resolved, That in the death of Bro. A. F. Rafter this division laments, the loss of a brother who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed ot this fraternity-; an active member of the Order, whose utmost endeavors were exerted for its wel- fare and prosperity, and a friend and companion who was dear to us all; and be it further Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of this division be extended to his family in their afflic- tion, a copy of these resolutions he spread upon the minutes of this division, a copy sent to the family of the deceased brother, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fraleigh, C. Simmons, G. M. Currie, Com mittee. IN ME MORI AM. Whereas, It has pleaded our heavenly 1 atlu'i and all-wise Ruler of the I’nivrrse 10 1 all to hei reward the beloved mother ut our brother, .lo-iph Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Cummings; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Hudson Divi- sion, No. 8, O. R. T., extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad be- reavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. F RALEIGH, C. Simmons, G. M. Currie, Committee. Putnam Division — There was a very good attendance at our meet- ing in Elmsford on December 13, 1912. Among the important subjects discussed was the student question, and some good arguments were heard. Bro. Silver, third 155th Street, N. Y., who re- lieved Bro. Travis, agent Gettys Square, Yonkers, for two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Brandon, who later relieved Bro. Tcachman, agent Nepera Park, owing to sickness. Mr. Gibson, third Van Cortlandt Park tower, resigned to enter the railway mail service, was relieved by Bro. Ward, from Ardslcy pending bids, and he by Bro. Keating, from the Harlem Divi- sion, on second. Van Cortlandt station is on bul- letin. Local Chairman Bro. Boutelle, since resigning as local chairman, has been renominated by a peti- tion signed almost unanimously by the entire divi- sion, and will undoubtedly be elected. Congratu- lations. Bro. Crane, second East View, off a few days, was telieved by Luke Dolan. H. R. Miller, assigned Tarrytown Heights agency, was relieved by Bro. Dunning as Height clerk at Yorktown Heights. Bro. Dellworth, agent Amawalk, enjoyed his week’s vatation over Christmas, relieved by Bro. Wall. Bro. Shannon, at Carmel, believes that school teachers should be given no Christmas vacation. He will undoubtedly smile after her vacation period is over. Some let personal feeling and prejudice rule to such an extent that they entirely overlook the principles of unionism. The interest of the mem bers as a whole, and not as individuals, should be the first consideration. Let’s all appoint ourselves a committee of- one as organizers and make per- sonal efforts to interview the remaining nons in the endeavor to reach the 100 per cent mark. “Boomer.” West End, Ontario Division — It is now Bro. H. J. Cavellier, telegrapher Crocketts, also Bro. Weeden, agent East William- son. We are getting in a good many new mem- bers now. Bro. Fisk relieved Mr. Thomas on Webster first, who went to “KO” first Telegrapher Keenahan, who has been off the road for some time, bid in Union Hill agency. Bro. Rudd, third Red Creek, is soon to be married. Congratulations. Div. Cor. Harlem Division — Bro. Newman bid in Valhalla assistant, vice Mr. Lineham, who relieved Mr. Raynor, baggageman Mt. Kisco, resigned. Bro. McCarthy, of Bedford, will buy a new benzine buggy when he gets his overtime. Mr. Warfield transferred to Amenia, relieved a? helper at Goldens Bridge by Mr. Murphy from the W. U. Bro. Wall, Putnam Division relief agent and extra operator, is on the sick list. We hope for his quick recovery. Bro. Nickerson, our relief agent, was at ' DO” a few days. Bro. Seaman, “X” tower, away recently on account of illness; relieved by Mr. Wilson. Bro. Gallagher, “X” tower, recently declined third trick dispatcher position in favor of Signal Station “X.” Several new members have been added to our ranks recently through the strenuous efforts of Bro. Spaulding. Bro. Buckley dazzled us the other morning by appearing in a swell new uniform. Understand a good solid proposition has been handed the management and we should keep solid and paid up to date. We will benefit by so doing. Wishing a happy Christmas and New Yeai to all. Please send notes of happenings. “JY.” Main Line — Bro. Alrutz relieved Mr. Hoyt on a week’s vacation. Mr. Van Dorn on a trip south; relieved by Mr. Birchard. Three nons at "KO;” "no cards, no favors.” Bro. Dolezall resigned and gone with the B. R. T.; will always hold an up to date. Bro. Collins ' attendeef the recent commercial ball. Bro. Borrin was fox hunting several evenings lately. The ball on January 16th promises to be the best ever. We hope the boys on the Hudson electric end will give us a write-up next month. Remember, no cards, no favors. Bro. Francis, on six months’ leave, is taking a trip through the south; relieved by Mr. Schwartz. Cert. 2386. West Shore R. R. River Division — There has not been any notes from this division in The Telegrapher for some time. Brothers, we must get after the nons on this division if we ever expect to get that $75.00 minimum, vacations, etc. Get that non near you and remember our motto: No cards, no favors. Don’t «ay: “Oh, he is a pretty good fellow, and Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 81 a friend of mine,” etc. If he was a friend of yours he would not graft on the fruit of your labor. And if you can pay your dues and live he can do likewise. One of them claims he will join when he gets a tower position, but I have my doubts that he will join then. Such fellows would not give ten cents to see the statue of Liberty do the “Hoochie Coochie.” much less spend $8.00 to be a man. Don’t expect your local chairman to do it all. He works twelve hours and then does the Order work at home by artificial light. It's no sinecure. So let’s get after these nons and make this at least a 95 per cent division. There have been some changes owing to New burgh being made a twelve-hour job and “GY” tower reporting trains, Bro. Bradley displacing Bro. Meyers, second at “GY” tower, who dis- placed Bro. Everett, second at Highland, who relieved Bro. Eltings, on third there, who went to Highland Falls. Bro. Earley expects to return to the baseball profession and hope to see him in the world’s series next fall. Bros. Myers and Christian recently joinrd the benedicts. Congratulations. Bro. Darbee, at West Park, has distinguished himself by capturing the culprit who has been robbing the freight house there. Bro. Everett on the sick list; was relieved by Bro. Hyde, a new man from the Erie, and Bro. Bradley, second at “GY” tower, while off on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Myers. Bro. Ryan resigned and gone with the Postal in New York City. , The fones are now working through to Ravena (when they work). Bro. Snyder injured his arm recently white cranking his auto. Bro. Foland is still commuting. Says these globe trotters have nothing on him. Ceut. 1347* Monop R. R. Another yeair has passed into history, and Division No. 9 is now six months old, beginning with a charter membership of ninety-two; we have made a considerable gain. We started in debt and have paid all our indebtedness, all other ex- penses and have i^bney in the treasury. A full report of dues paid for the current term, etc., showing our transactions will be found in these columns later. Comparing our conditions with three years ago we find that the Monon boys have been coming to the front and are still there, and not a man on the road would care to go back to the old rates, hours and working conditions, yet the actions of some would indicate that we have reached our maximum and should let come what may for the sake of saving a few dollars they would never have had if the O. R. T. had not been injected into the bones of the rest of the boys. Some are content to remain in slavery (so to •peak) with freedom in sight It is stagnating to remain hide bound, practically useless to our fel- low men and to ourselves, a stumbling block to others and fighting against men who are putting more money in your pocket every day, when by taking just a little burden on our own shoulders we can lighten the burden of our brother a little more. Help pay for what we get, that is all that is asked of you, and you can not pay any part of it by remaining a non, taking all that so generously comes your way; kicking because you did not get more, and failing to contribute any- thing to keep the business going. Get into the game, get a card, and remain up to date at all times and within another three years we will be as much farther ahead of our present schedule as we are now ahead of our conditions three years ago. The general committee has decided to put a man on the road to line up the boys on the First District, and selected our gehial brother and local chairman, J. M. Hickey, to do this work. Give him the glad hand of fellowship and line up. We need each other and it is to your interest tint you do so without putting it off any longer. The membership want the schedule revised and that revision will soon be in progress. Are you going to hinder or help? Our dues were raised to $5.00 from $4.00 be- cause we started in debt, and to pay postage, sta- tionery, members of general committee hotel bills, and salary when doing the work of the Order away from home, we were obliged to levy a special assessment which always results in a loss of membership, and takes time and postage to mail them out as well as for the receipt, and were never able to finance a grievance committee or a committee in negotiating new or revised schedules. Now we all pay $5.00 dues, which pays all our expenses and leaves a sufficient fund on hand to enable us to help a worthy and distressed brother in time of need, finance our committees at any time necessary and eliminate levying special as- sessments. We can now hold our heads high and sail onward, and be a division any man can b? proud to hold membership in. By this plan all contribute alike, while only a few will pay a special assessment; others drop out to keep from paying it and lose strength, the remaining loyal brothers paying all the expenses. When we get into position that $4.00 will en- able us to do business we can by a majority vote lower dues again. This can be accomplished much quicker by every non on the road lining up and staying there, instead of reaping the harvest, con- tributing nothing but knocks and stumbling blocks, and hindering in every way possible. Put the necessary funds and backing behind the grievance committee and it can insist that our schedule be lived up to. When you refer a com- plaint to your local chairman, back it up with all the particulars so it can be readily handled, and always keep a copy of correspondence relat- ing to unadjusted complaints, with all facts re- garding it. If you are unable to get satisfaction Digitized by LiOOQle

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82 The Railroad Telegrapher. as the schedule provides for, then refer it to your local chairman for adjustment. What is that non’s name and address working with you, and why does he not become a member? What are his reasons for staying out; have you ever asked him to take out a card? What did he say about it? Then what did you say or do? If a new man is working with you do jTou ever ask him if he is up to date, and if so, where he be- longs? Do you show him your up to date and tell him why you are carrying it? Did you ask him to transfer to our division? Does it ever occur to you that the G. S. & T. of division would like to know all about it? Well, he does. He needs that information and will help you line up a non any time and be more than pleased to send you application blanks, and if necessary will call in person and help you get him. In nine cases out of ten the member secured will be glad that you pointed out the right way for him to travel. We all like to be called ‘‘brother," we like to work with them. Recently a good, loyal brother came to work here from another road, and no one asked him where he came from, if he had a card or wanted one. Finally he wrote the S. & T. that he wanted to transfer and was willing to help us in every way possible. Brothers, this is not right. When members of other divisions come to this road give them the glad hand and let the S. & T. know about it. Now each of you get busy, pay up p-omptly, and let us make this a banner division. Send in any items of interest. Holidays are now over. Let us get right down to business, watch for re- sults, and make some interesting history for the year 1913. M. T. Parks, G. S. & T. Norfolk & Western Ry. Pocahontas Division — Bro. O. K. Harris, agent Cooper, is looking after his little son, undergoing treatment in a sanatorium in Richmond, Va., relieved by Bro. W. T. Martin. Bro. W. B. Jewell, of Falls Mill, was called to Shawsville, Va., on account of the death of his brother, noted in the December journal. He was relieved by Bro. C. M. Davis. F. H. Hughes, agent Simmons, while visiting home folks in Tennessee was relieved by Bro. C. M. Davis. Bro. C. M. Wright bid in third Graham tower, vice Bro. Ramey, to Coaldale first, and Bro. J. D. Sowers bid in third Tug tower, vice Bro. Steinke to lager tower third on bid. Bro. Joe McKenna is relieving Bro. Gentry on third Alnwick, visiting home folks at Rocky Mt., Va. Bro. Voglesong is back on second Northfork after an enjoyable visit to home folks in Pennsyl- vania. Bro. R. H. Miller, agent Welch, is at Hot Springs, Ark., relieved by Bro. J. T. Wilson. Bro. R. A. Brinkley, telegrapher at Welch station, is also off sick, relieved by Bro. Aumiller. Bro. Campbell is at Finney nights. Sister Kate Handy, first Tug tower, is off, re- lieved by Bro. Tidwell. Bro. Trent, agent Wilcoe, is on vacation, also Bro. Pritchett, agent Gary; latter relieved by Bro. C. H. Douglass. Bro. R. L. Parson, agent Bramwell, is on a hunting expedition, relieved by Bro. McMillian. Night Chief Ford, in the Bluefield Sanatorium, operated on for appendicitis and gall stones, is getting along nicely. Bro. Andy Morrisey is act- ing night chief Assistant Trainmaster May at Eckman, formerly our chief dispatcher, has been appointed train- master on the Shenandoah Division, with offices in Roanoke. The best gift you can remember yourself with is an "up to date" for 1913. See that your neigh- bor non starts the year right by getting one, thus helping to line up Division 14 solid. E. L. W. Scioto Division — J. R. Compton, extra Raiden third, secured that trick regular. Many of the boys spent Christmas at home, giv- ing the extra men, who never see home during the holidays, something to be pleased over. It looks very cheerful to notice the falling off of the suspended list. Now let’s keep it down for all time. Our welfare depends entirely on the dues we send in and there is no reason whatever for anyone to be in arrears. Bro. George Motts, Rarden second, had the misfortune to lose both father and mother in November, just one week ensuing between their deaths. Our sympathy is extended to him in his great sorrow. Div. Coa. Michigan Central R. R. Some of the important agencies will probably be scheduled shortly. Exclusive agents and agents and telegraphers can bid for these jobs. Senior- ity and ability are what count, so prepare your selves to bid them in when bulletined. Members from each, division should send in . some items of news, especially changes among telegraphers and agents. Brothers located near headquarters are in a position to learn of such changes and should make a note of it and forward them either to the local or general chairman. Make it your business to look up such matters. Keep a close watch on arrivals and see that they have an up-to-date card, and every member con- sider himself a committee of one to work for the Order. Every man receiving benefits should help support this division; none should be “spongers." J. C. Culkins. Middle Division and Branches — The dispatcher’s office at Detroit has been abol- ished, five of the dispatchers going to Jackson and three to Bay City. Dispatchers Jim Cavanaugh, Kincline and Dan Wholihan are working the east division from Jackson, and Dispatchers O’Hearn Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 83 and Smith bumped Dispatchers Cummins and Car- ter. The former is now first extra; Carter, sec ond extra, and Wicks, third extra. Extra Dis- patchers Bros. Keefe and Northrop return to their regular jobs at Kalamazoo and Niles respectively. Bro. Harris, of Jackson Jet. first trick, is being relieved by Bro. Kirk, extra. Bro. Harry Butler, Niles first nights, while the stork visited his family was relieved by Bros. Mar- tin, from Barron Lake, and Kirk, extra. Bro. Butler passed around the smokes. Bro. Keefe and Wicks were in Detroit recently. The former, learning the east division, was re- lieved by McMurray. Bro. Northrop, while in Detroit learning the east division and making way- freight trips over the division, was relieved at Niles by Bro. Kirk. Bro. Northrop relieved Jack Phillips, third Air Line dispatcher, several nights while Jack was home entertaining the new baby. Bro. Ketchum bid in second Kalamazoo days, newly created, $65 a month, every other Sunday off. Bro. McMurray relieved him on bid at Kala- mazoo first nights, Bro. Wherle Lawton bidding in second nights, and Vandalia nights is now up for bids. Bro. Carpenter, second nights Middleville, bid in first nights there, vice Bro. McMurray, and Mr. Allen, East yard first nights, bid in third. Louie Chappie takes the new trick at “SF” Jackson, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Hours at Jackson have all been changed again, so as to make it lovely: First days, 6:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m.; sec- ond days, 7 a. m. to 5 p. m.; third days, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.; fourth days, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m., all with an hour to eat; first nights, 3:30 p. m. to 1 a. m. ; second nights, 9 p. m. to 6:30 a. m., the two latter with thirty minutes off for lunch. Several more men will probably be put on at “SF.” We cer- tainly need two men all night and three men up to midnight. Bro. Bennett, Niles days, while off with la grippe was relieved by Douglas and Kirk, and Local Chairman Bro. Brown, off a few days, by Bro. Hartung. Superintendent O’Keefe has been transferred to Detroit as superintendent of ter- minals, relieving Superintendent Wright, who re- turns to Jackson, his former position. Assistant General Superintendent Snow has resigned to ac- cept employment in commercial lines. 1 wish you all a happy New Year and hope all tne eligible telegraphers, agents, levermen, and others will start it right by getting a card Acting Cor. Mackinaw Division — Owing to the recent changes in Detroit, three of the Bay City division dispatchers from Detroit are now doing the work from Bay City, under M. C. Coyle, Dispatchers Flajole, Rohr and Needham on Mackinaw Division, and Dunning, Slade and John- son on the Saginaw, putting Dispatcher Unber- horst back as first extra dispatcher on all three divisions and operator in “DI” and Bro. G. H. Stokes nights in “DI,” Mr. Shaw and Unberhorst, afternoons. Bro. Prohaslri, third Wert Branch, was relieved on ^hls honeymoon by a Mr. Appleton, who left suddenly on No. ao6 and the brothers had to double. Bro. Ladoucer, second West Branch, while visiting in Detroit was relieved by Bro. Diffenderfer, who also relieved Bro. Dorrill, first Gaylord, a few days. Bro. Wils&n, from the Bay City Division, who bid in third Roscommon, was relieved by Teleg- rapher Torongo a few days. Bro. E. G. Shaw, first Grayling, while hunting deer was relieved by Bro. Anstett and he by H. A. Adams, from the Toledo. E. C. Higgins, second Wolverine, on a trip in southern Michigan was relieved by Mr. McClarry, from the D. & M. Bro. Smith relieved Bro. R. Stokes on third there. Bro. Sutherland, who went to third Cheboygan when it was reopened again, was relieved by Bro. Diffenderfer on bid, relieved on second Mackinaw City by Mr. Adams, from the Toledo Division. Bro. Diffenderfer later relieved Bro. Flood at “YD” while the latter was in “DI.” Cext. 465. Pennsylvania R. R. Lines East Elmira Division — Two well-attended, joint open meetings were held in Elmira, December 3d. Telegraphers from the Erie, D. L. & W., Lehigh Valley and P. R. R. were present and gave interesting talks. General Chairman Husted and Local Chairman Hesser of Erie System Dvision No. 45, addressed the even- ing meeting, and commanded the attention of all present by their well-chosen remarks. Grand Divi- sion Organizer Wenrich explained the situation on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The purpose of these meetings was to form a telegraphers' club to create better fraternal and social relations. All present at both meetings were in favor of the club movement, with the result that nearly fifty applications were received as charter members with dues paid in advance. Among those present at the morning meetings were Sisters Ertle and Hayes, employed on the south end of the Elmira Division. These ladies rendered a very pleasing selection on the piano and were also heard in solo. Bros. Osgood and McConnell gave us some delightful music, but the best music of all was the assurances from nearly every one present that they would ably assist in bringing about better feeling, interest and en- thusiasm on the division. We look to them now to make good. Get after every non-member and make him feel that he is needed in the movement. Any great movement, with sufficient power and strength back of it to start it going, will soon gather unto itself enough momentum to enable its own laws of gravity to move it forward, on- ward and upward. • We have the proper amount of steam; let’s turn it on and push our movement out of the rut into smooth sailing. Bro. “Billy” Phillips, one of the old standbys, was up in the front row at the meeting December Digitized by LiOOQle

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84 The Railroad Telegrapher. 3d. Wc can rely on “Billy” to do his share if he is able to get around. The much-talked-of block through Southport Yard now in operation, will create one or more new offices of three tricks each. “YD” tower is handled at present by men from the strain service. The boys at “SJ” are still looking for a new tower or repairs on the old one. Several of the brakemcn will testify to Sister Enel's fame as a p.ie artist. We are now anxious to appoint ner division chef. That Dutchman Wenrich, from Reading, sure knows how to reach the nons. He will hereafter be known hereabouts as “The Flying Dutchman,” and is as welcome as the cheese with apple pie. Here are a few resolutions for the new year; digest them well and be wise: FOR MEMBERS. 1. I shall start the new year by paying my dues and insurance assesments promptly, thus in- suring protection for my beneficiaries. 2. I shall endeavor to obtain at least one new member this year. 3. I shall become an active member and assist in the good work for the 'welfare of all. 4. I shall attend the meetings when it is pos- sible for me to do so, bringing with me as many members as I can, that I may keep in touch with the work of the organization. 5. I shall render good* service to my employer and call attention to any wilful negligence on the part of my brother operators for the reason that a good percentage of efficiency is desired. 6. Believing that the officers have the welfare of all at heart, I shall assist them all within my power and pass along news of meetings as com- municated to me from time to time. 7. Knowing that our organization is what we members make it, I shall not be found wanting in doing my share in creating interest and en- thusiasm among the telegraphers, for without these things I know that no organization can live. 8. I shall see to it that nothing is left undone to make my division a credit to the organization and its membership respected. FOR NONS. 1. Having become aware that I am enjoying many things which were granted through the efforts of the O. R. T., I shall now show my appreciation by filing an application for member- ship in that organization. 2. I shall not look at the organization propo- sition as a money-making scheme to relieve me of my money, but should feel grateful for the things brought about to benefit me. Believing that all organized bodies must have money to carry on their work and that the O. R. T. is no exception to this rule, I shall contribute the' small amount necessary to establish and maintain my membership and thus help along a movement wholly for my benefit as a telegrapher. 3. If my application is accepted and I am elected to membership, I shall become act he in the work, and help to push the movement to the front — it deserves a push. 4. I shall not be influenced by slanderous state- ments or remarks. 5- I shall hereafter wear the wreath and sounder, giving -ray mite toward the betterment of the craft. Much slanderous talk and misrepresentation has been going the rounds by parties with an “axe to grind;” no one has been misled, however. When a man tries to tell you that another man is crooked and unfit for you to associate with, it might be well for you to look No. 1 up. Any person with the welfare of the craft at heart would not try to cause disruption. No man ever yet lived that dug a pit for the downfall of an- other that he did not fall into it himself. The situation on the P. R. R. looks brighter and better than it ever has. It means much to be a member of the O. R. T. at the present time. We *are in no conspiracy; desire the downfall of no one. We want justice and there is no reason why we shouldn’t have it. **1776.” Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions — The entire membership is to be congratulated for its untiring wofk during the past year. With our present membership we should soon have the last non-member enrolled. It can and will be done if the local chairman receives the united sup- port of the members. We now have the finest bunch of members we ever had on these two divisions. It is indeed a very happy thought to know that you had a part in helping your fellow co-laborer on the way to a Getter life or tried at least to better his or her working conditions. To wear an O. R. T. button and carry an up- to-date card means far more today than it ever meant before, and the man who holds the new card is the man of the hour. Brothers and sisters, hustle in" your dues and show to the members of that loyal general committee of yours that you mean to stand right by them in their untiring work for you. They have made many sacrifices that you might have better conditions, not alone for the present, but for the future. Organizer Bro. V. H. Huff has had a very successful campaign, securing a large number of applications for the present December, but there is still some good timber left that we want to unite with us and to help in the battle for right and justice we are all striving so hard to obtain. We know that our work thus far can not help but result in unbounded success. It is indeed a great pleasure to announce that our worthy Bro. J. F. Miller, our happy general chairman, is again with us, and will give us sev- eral good-spirited meetings at varous points along the two divisions. We all wish him continued good health and trust the good Lord will give him strength to carry on the good work. Already the dues are coming flying in to headquarters and ere the close of January no doubt every member will be in good standing and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 85 have an up-to-date card in the one organization that stands for loyality, justice and liberty for the telegraphers. Do not forget to notify your local chairman when you remit. Nothing you can do will count for so much at this time as to have the pleasure of carrying your new card. Let every member consult his fellow brother or sister and ascertain if they have theirs. Try to beat your last payment of dues, which was the best you have ever done yet. Make this period an- other record breaker. You will all know later on why this fight was so fierce and hard and it will be all the more appreciated when the word “vic- tory’* is hurled through the air. We are on a safe and sound ship and it is built to go through just such waters as these. Bro. J. G. Young, first “AQ” tower, has been suffering from a badly sprained ankle for some weeks. We extend him our sympathy and trust he will soon be able to resume work. Bro. Jos. Schlotman, second “J” tower, was obliged to undergo a very painful operation on his arm. The members all wish for him a spefdy recovery. He is one of our most faithful and loyal members. Bro. U. G. Stanley, second “SQ,” spent a few days at Philadelphia during the holiday season. Bro. C. S. Dieffenderfer, first "WD," journeytd to Nisbet and with Bro. A. C. Grieb traversed the mountains and hillsides in search of the Christmrg green, greatly enjoying the winter scenery. Div. Cor. Baltimore Division — If you have not paid your dues yet nor sent a dollar to the general secretary and treasurer for the convention fund, you should do so at once. The*meeting at Harrisburg, Pa., on December 9th was a “crackerjack.” General Chairman Bro. J. F. Miller was with us after a long illness and favored us with a fine address in the morning and also in the evening. His remarks were both en- couraging and instructive and those who attended were well paid by so doing. Among those present were Bros. Rupley. Fidler, Hoycr, Tracey, Smith, Sterner, Knoub, Hedrick. P. S. and E. L. Talbott, Bare, Ellenberger, Burns and Mays. This being the extreme end of the division it was considered a good turnout. Bro. Abe Sirkis is now on first “HK,” Bro. G. E. McGee, relieving on B. & S. P. branch, Bro. G. J. Ebelinc, off sick, and Bro. Robert Merryman is at third “V." Bro. Winstanley was kept busy during the Christmas holidays looking for suitable presents for the ladies. Bro. T. Hunter has moved on his farm neat Parkton, Md., and is now enjoying real country life. Bro. W. D. Bond is the sage of the branch and keeps the nons lined up. It is now time to elect our delegates and local chairman. We should pick the best possible men to represent us. Keep an up-to-date card in your pocket all the time. There never was such a shortage of teleg- raphers all over the country as there is today and it’s no trouble for a good man to be placed on any road in the country. It is our duty to get nons we work with or in the office with us to join. Each man added to the ranks makes our union that much stronger and we can all do something to assist in perfecting the organization on our division. Let us do it, and make 1913 the best year yet for the O. R. T. “J. D.” Baltimore Division Notes — The men on this division have stood loyally by the general committee in its commendable spirit of determination to keep up the fight until victory is won, and it should have the support of every union man on the P. R. R. We are securing new members and building up our organization on the system so that when called upon we will be able to give the best possible support to the committee. Bro. Peter Brenize is acting as local chairman while Bro. Fidler is on the road. We trust that all our men will render the best possible service so that we may show that they are both capable and efficient. Bro. J. E. Smith and wife were recent Baltimore visitors. Bro. H. J. Yeagy, who has been ill, has returned to duty. Bro. N. Hetrick boasts of being the first mem- ber on the Baltimore division to have a new card. Pay your dues promptly, brothers, don’t let any rumors effect you in the keeping of a good card in your pocket, as this is the only way we can hold what we have and help ourselves to get better conditions. The light will soon dawn, stand loyal and true and in the end all shall be rewarded. I wish you all a happy New Year and trust the O. R. T. banner may long float on the P. R. R. “Selig.” Allegheny Division — It looks far more favorable now for securing a signed up schedule, which your committee has been endeavoring to get since July 15th. Things look more favorable than it did four months ago. Pay up your dues and assist the general committee by every man trying to secure one new member during January. See that others pay up their dues as well as yourself, and work like you never worked before. Any who have not sent in their dues can send or hand them to Local Chairman Arcndt, who is now collecting them for the new term. Bro. E. II . Smith, extra Bij off with Bro. Golden, fust “Btalle»! 1 Bro. R. M . Murrav. reli. f ' the B. R. & l\ in the dilate Salamanca, X . Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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86 The Railroad Telegrapher, Bro. M. T. Smith is now on second Siverly yard. Bro. John Say, third Parker, bid in third Ford City, and is now back home again. Bro. E. J. Kline, extra, secured second “BO.” We are glad to learn of General Chairman MillerV recovery and hope soon to have him attend some of our meetings. Cert. 166. Renovo Division — A happy New Year to all. Christmas found us all in good health, with lots of work and the way we handled it ‘demon- strated the importance of good service and effi- ciency in the telegraph department. Although we are the poorest paid we are the hub of the great railroad wheel around which all of the other departments revolve. Organization goes merrily on and the blood of our younger generation is being infused into the Order. Mr. Hildum bid in third Clarendon, succeeding Miss Hamaker, who bid in second Ludlow. Bro. M. R. Hamel bid in first Ludlow, vice Bro. A. C. Minter, who bid in Waterford second. "WY” tower, Karre, has been abolished, busi- ness being removed to “PR” tower, with Bro. Crawford on second, Dougherty on first and Ward on third. A new “phone” line has been established from Kane to Clarendon. “FN” Warren and “JS" Jackson have also be:n reopened. Bro. F. W. Crawford bid in second “KZ” Kane, vice Sister M. E. McGraw, recently married. Congratulations. Bro. William G. Wade, of Sterling Run, bid in second “PR” Kane. His brother John has re- cently obtained a position on extra. Bro. W. S. Barner bid in “PR” tower third. . Boys, look after the new men and get them in line. Energy, care and attention to duty are our watchwords now. Let’s show the company we are necessary to its operation and make 1913 a record year, when we shall have all our griev- ances adjusted. I wish to thank Bros. Wayne, Barner and Silas Johnson for their kind assistance in getting this write-up together. Bro. Frank W. Crawford is out of hospital on crutches. We hope to soon hear him on the wire again. Bro. Harrry Vance bid in “OD” Erie second; relieved by Bro. Lindquist on Sheffield second on bid, later relieved by Bro. J. C. Frick from Warren third on bid. Bro. J. E. Feulncr bid in Belle Valley third. Bro. J. T. Henry, second there, resigned and gone with the W. U. at Erie, Pa. Bro. Lawson bid in Wilcox second, and Bro. S. W. Johnson, second Ludlow, bid in third there. Bro. M. R. Hammel, on sick list two months, was relieved on first Ludlow by Sister Ruth C. Sullivan, who later bid in Driftwood third, Bro. Hammel bidding in third Sheffield. Bro. W. G. Wade is relieving Mrs. Geary, “KZ,” on sick list. Bro. Roberts bid in “SM” third. Bro. Griskey spent holiday week with his people at Blossberg and Scranton, Pa., was relieved by Bro. Wade. Brothers, get after the nons west of “VA” and “PF.” Dickie Benton, Renovo, superintendent'! office, was a recent Kane caller. “JS” telephone office reopened. Miss Wood, “EY” tower, bid in first, Mr. Way second and Mrs. Burns third. “FN” Warren also reopened. Sister Hagerty first, Mr. Hanley second and Bro. Frick third, on bid. Some old crew. Bro. Clarence W. Johnson's father, Foreman W. W. Johnson, of Huntley, is seriously ill. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Chas. A. Dice, of Sterling Run, is gaining 6lowly from his recent illness and is able to work again. Sister Rose L. Brink, one of our faithful mem- bers, who bid in Ridgway message job, has been obliged to return to her home in Middletown, Pa., owing to ill health. We hope she may soon be with us again. 1 Sister R. Fisher, manager Postal Johnsonburg, spent Christmas with her daughter, Sister Ethel Fisher, at Howards, Pa. Bro. Crosby, at Rathbun, has Columbian Wyan- dotte egg9 for hatching. Bro. J. E. O’Leary, Postal manager Emporium, has ex-Bro. G. S. Vought assisting him. The brothers are organizing a vocal and in- strumental O. R. T. glee club. M. C. Goodwin, violinist; R. E. Rosenkrans, pianist; B. J. Kane, basso; A. L. Goodwin, soprano, and.J. F. Sulli- van, alto. The first entertainment will be held opposite the court house at Benginger, introduced by Bro. L. E. Hoffman. All are invited. Local Chairman Bro. B. J. Kane has been ap- pointed reporter at large on five of the leading Philadelphia papers and all of our local papers. We wish him success. Give us news, keep up your dues, and we will gladly print your views. - “Circuit Rider." Sunbury Division — Notices have been sent out to the members re- minding them that the next semi-annual dues are due. I have worked hard as your chairman. Our situation is going to be just what you and your fellow brothers make it and it is the duty of every loyal brother to do his share. Every telegrapher who is eligible and has a loyal 9ense of honor will join our organization if he has to borrow the money. Are you a friend to the one who is try- ing to benefit you or not? 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 87 Baltimore. This is not compulsory, but it does not want to be said that we did not do our share, as the roads that have secured the convention in the past have done. The membership by the prompt payment of dues can continue the fight until victory is won. Then each of you will receive your notice from your Order, not from the outside element. Help a brother who is in this fight for your interest and putting your cause even before that of his family to help achieve the settlements we desire to obtain. I have not been able to cover the territory that I would have liked to, owing to my wife’s illness for the past few months. I can not work a night position and travel a number of miles to see each and everyone. All the brothers attending the meetings should endeavor to enlighten their fellow’ members who can not attend what they heard discussed and try to land the non-member in their offices. We are working for their interests as well as our own and they should do their share by coming in with us. Bro. E. W. Trexler, relief operator, has resigned. Cert. xi. West Jersey & Seashore Division — We hope all will promptly remit their dues do Bro. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J., for the term ending June 30th. A number have already paid up. Prompt payment saves Bro. Nightingale much work and expense, and we should always be prepared to pay them when due. Our other divi sions are making a great record in this particular. The “wedge” that has been “flying” around over the system, vainly trying to stem the tide, evidently entered the wrong place, as it has split all the boys from the Philadelphia & Reading away from it, they having at last learned the folly of letting others do their thinking. It is reported that another “bugaboo” is being prepared, but the boys know by experience that there is only one way and that is the right way, and will now place their membership and money where they have the whole country back of them in their own profession. We are indeed pleased to know that General Chairman Miller is able to get around again, and we will likely sec him and hear from him in a very short time. We hope lie will now get well and accomplish all that he originally set out to do. The manual block system has been installed on all the branches, bulletin 25 showing twenty-six positions at the $57.70 minimum; hours, 4:30 a. m., which means an early breakfast or none at all. The students from the company have a school trying to learn the work, which makes the service rather “bum.” Some of them at least have the right spirit. We do not blame them for coming here, and they arc already affiliating with us. which is the proper thing for them to do. The small salary they get is an incentive to get a card and help change these conditions. Recent assignments are: Bridgeton yard first, C. A. I-ounsberry; second, C. A. Stewart; Elmer first, S. S. Prickett; second, P. B. Shimp; Mon- roeville second, R. J. Van Meter; Aura second, H. A. Schnitrler; third, N. J. Renner; West Had- donfield first, H. D. Moore; Glassboro third, Thomas Pancoast. Ben Sibley, agent Harrisonville, has transferred to Pavonia agency, Camden Terminal Division, former agent at Pavonia going to Haddonfield, N. J., vice Edw’ards. Agents Harrisonville, Bennett, Cape May court house, Woodstown and Forest Grove, on vaca- tions last month, were relieved by Merrill, Goft, Compton and Peacock. Bro. A. J. Stahl, now w’ith the S. P. at Ore- land, Cal., the land of fruit, sunshine and flow- ers. He and Mrs. Stahl have the best wishes ot the boys on the W. J. & S. J. L. Hand was off a week, having injured his leg getting on the train going to work. Later he was called to Cape May court house, owing to the death of his father. The boys all extend their sympathy. D. R. Lee, of Berlin, N. J., has returned from a month’s visit with his folks in the South. Following the meeting the second night in Janu- ary, the next day meeting occurs on the fourth Thursday in February. Don’t forget — two night meetings, then a day meeting. Lockton Burke, of Sewell, is working the tele- phone block at Wallace until the jobs are bid in. The “gummies” new job is going over the road “timing trains” at the stations. Boys, watch your time and get it down correct on all the trains. Div. Cor. New York, Chicago & St. Louis R. R. Third District — The meeting at Bellevue on November 15th was very well attended, and good interest shown, so much, in fact, that we had to sprint to catch No. 5. The Leipsic Jet. and Continental boys should have been there. Bro. J. A. Richardson, second Green Springs Jet., resigned and left for the “wild and wooly," relieved by C. L. Gantz, from the west end, pend- ing bulletin. Bro. L. V. Stipp has returned from San Fran- cisco to Fostoria. E. L. Sisson relieved Bro. Schubert while on first and also while off several days. Bro. Schiffler, third Maple Grove, has gone to the Western Union. Bro. D. E. Wolfe, third Mortimer, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Anseberger. Bro. L. Neal, third Green Springs Jet., was re- lieved several days by Mr. Linneman, who later went to Continental and Oakwood. Phones are all installed on the Third District and working part of the time. Electric lights arc about to he installed at Green Springs Jet., which will help some. A joint meeting of the Third and Fourth 1)js tricts was called at Fort Wayne, November -jid I lost some of my notes, making mv write up shorter tiian it would have been otherwise, Pay your due u Digitized by UiOOQle

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88 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Bigelow, third Latty, has sold his heavy draft team to Fort Wayne parties. Bro. Bender, first Latty, entertained friends from Indianapolis, Ind., at his home Thanksgiving week. Sktgack. New York, Ontario & Western Ry. Southern Division — Bro. W. Davis, extra, from Division 113, bid in second Cooks Falls, vice Bro. N. A. Stevens, who bid in third there. Later Bro. Campbell resigned, and Bro. Stevens bid in first. Bro. Van Zandt, first Burnside tower, resigned to engage in the automobile business, relieved by Bro. McIntosh, of third there, on bid. Charlie Ellison, second Wickham Avenue, Mid- dletown, resigned and gone West, placing that trick on bulletin; also third Cooks Falls, Burnside and Rock Rift agency. The epidemic of smallpox at Hancock and Ca- dosia during November and December caused a number of the brothers to nurse sore arms from vaccination. Bro. Kerwin, second Wheeler tower, who had been vaccinated but was caught in the quarantine at the Midland House, Cadosia, waa relieved by Bro. Maybee, second Apex, and he by Bro. Bentley, extra. After several days Bro. Ker- win was released and went to his home at Bloom- ingburgh. On his return he found that the new boarding house he had selected before he left was quarantined that morning, so he had to eat at “the beanery” and bunk in the watchman’s shanty until he found another. The funeral of Bro. Ralph Close, agent Rock Rift, who died December 7th after a short illness of spinal meningitis, was held there December 10th. The pallbearers, who also accompanied the remains on No. 11 to Walton, were: Bros. Sher- man Misner, John Quinn, A. J. Yonkcr, Charles O’Niel and John Hoffman. Bros. J. Cassidy, Ward Chase and H. J. DeGraw were flower bear- ers— members of Division 20. The Masonic lodge of Walton conducted the funeral services, with the beautiful burial ritual of that order. Our poet, Bro. S. S. Fish, a schoolmate of Bro. Close, contributes the following: In Memory of My Boyhood Playmate, Ralph S. Close, Who Died December 7TH, 1912. (By Canonicus.) Another boyhood playmate has laid his burdens down, Exchanged the load of earthly care for freedom and a crown; Leaving this vale of tears for that fair land of rest, His spirit takes its heavenly flight to mingle with the blest. Grim death paused at his lowly bed Ere he struck the fatal blow, to place upon his head The crown of merit by which God may designate his own In that fair land beyond the skies — the weary traveler’s home. May God in mercy ease the grief that rends the mother’s breast. And make her know that all is well and he is safe at rest. Look down in pity on the wife who sits with bowed-down head, And bring to her sweet comfort, bid her weep not for her dead. Why do the beat die young? Alas! we’ll never know. God wills it so, and when he calls, we one and all must go Down to the silent grave with Him; there in the narrow cell, To wait the judgment of our God, who doeth all things well. Weep not. He’s only sleeping — the sweet sleep of the just. m His spirit lives. The body shall return to com- mon dust, While we live on and daily dread that form in dark array, That comes upon us unawares and bears our souls away. One by one they drop away, the playmates of my youth. And as I see them droop and. die I recognize the truth Of God’s unfailing prophecy, as on Mount Cal- vary He offered up his only Son that we might saved be. May Christ, the stricken Savior who died upon the cross, Look down upon the mourners in pity for their loss; Sustain them in their hour of grief and dry the falling tear. As mother, wife and children weep o’er thy lowly bier. May He who bade the waves be still on far off Galilee, Who healed the sick, the lame and blind, who walked upon the sea, Who clothes the tender lilies, who hath the power to save, Make grasses green and flowers bloom above thy lonely grave. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all wise Ruler of the universe to call from our midst to a higher reward our beloved brother, Ralph S. Close; and Whereas, We realize that in his death the fam- ily has lost a beloved husband and father; there- fore be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to His will, and strive to emulate the good example of loyal service set by our departed brother; and be it further Resolved, That the members of N. Y. O. & W. System. Division No. 20, Order of Railroad Teleg- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 89 raphers, extend their heartfelt sympathy to the be- reaved family in this hour of sorrow, and a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved rela- tives, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy be spread on the minutes of this divi- sion to stand in memory of our departed brother, who was ever loyal to our order. C. L. Cook, W. J. Haley, H. J. DeGraw, Committee. Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry. Springfield Division — Someone please tell us what is the difference between a delinquent and a non. Business is good. The Indianapolis Division will install the block system January ist, which will take eighteen additional operators. Local Chairman Carter, while attending the meeting of the general committee at Dayton, O., was relieved at Marshall by L. R. McIntyre. Kro. A. P. McCown, relieving Bro. Carter at Newman, on a six months' leave to California, is being relieved by Bro. W. E. Cummins on first Hume, and he on second by Mr. Aickman, from the C. & E. I. Mr. Gossert, our car man, who resigned to go into the show business, is back again, relieving Mr. Benton, who is relieving Mr. Wells on message wire, the latter relieving Third Trick Dispatcher Coder, on the Springfield Division, working third on Indianapolis Division while T. H. Siegrist is acting as chief, and F. M. Conners acting as assistant trainmaster, with office at Hume. Mr. Gossert is learning the road, and will probably be on train wire shortly. Bro. J. V. Cummins, second Moorefield, on thirty days' vacation was relieved by Mr. Lynch. On his return he relieved second man at Hume, for fifteen days on the sick list. Bro. Grimes, second Luscoba, returned from his recent hunt without any game. Former bill clerk there is now chief clerk in J. D. Mar- ney’s office at Springfield. Sister B. M. Dickey, of Lintner, and mother spent Thanksgiving with friends in Champaign, 111. Bro. Hornbeck, second Shops, has taken a six months' leave of absence and gone to the Texas & Pacific, owing to his wife’s ill health. We hope she will be benefited by the change. Business is good and there seems to be no rea- son why we should not be going after another new schedule. A year is long enough to work under one without a revision. No doubt our chairman will soon be getting after it. Brothers, assist Sister Dickey by sending her the changes and other news you hear of. One note would be appreciated. J. G. Lambert, agent Milligan, resigned and was relieved by Extra Agent Singleton, from the T. St L. & W. Our correspondent is sick and came near not getting these notes in. Thanks to the brothers who sent in such a good bunch of news. Brothers, please get after that non next to you. Make our motto plain to him: “No card, no favors.’’ He has no excuse, and you should not listen to any. He can not plead want of funds, as we got him an increase from which he should take enough to keep up his dues. The most of us have a little pride about us. “B.’’ IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to call to his reward our brother, Norman S. Cashner, a charter member of Division No. 21, Order of Railroad Telegraphers; in manifestation of our sorrow and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of C. H. & D. System, Division 2 1, Order of Railroad Telegra- phers, extend to the sorrowing wife and family 'their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, «a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. E. F. Stonger, P. E. Jenkins, C. B. Miller, Committee. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Cedar Rapids, Ia., Dec. 12, 1Q12. All Members Division 23 — Account the membership of Division 23 voting to increase the dues to $6.00 per term, this changes the cost of joining for the terms and also months of the terms. Please be governed by the following rates for all applications of members in scheduled positions: January $10.50 July February 9.50 August March 8.50 September April 7.50 October May 6.50 November June 5.50 December The dues of members with Division 23^ occupy- ing other positions than those covered by our schedule are $4.00 per term and the cost for join ing while in such non-scheduled positions arc as follows : January . $8.50 February 7-®3 August March . . . 7. 1 7 September April . . . . 6.50 May June 5- 1 7 December Please div. Chicago Ter initials — Brothers, we wish you all a happy Xe,\ Y Bro Peiffer, levcrman. Pacific Jet., ha on the sick list nearly a month. Digitized by Google

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90 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. G. Bonitt, Lincoln Ave. tower, was off for thirty days and Bro. R. G. Graham, night lever- man Belmont Ave., is on a vacation trip to Okla- homa, relieved by Charles Hendrickson, extra Icverman. Bro. Boutt, second Cragin was off a few days sick. More of the members should attend our meet- ings, especially in the terminals, and as far out as Deerfield, as they have a train to get home on. Boys come and help boom the thing along. hinesville Line — Bro. Lumber, Ingleside, was off a few days. Bro. Adams, Gray’s Lake, was in Chicago on business recently. Wishing you all success. Ce*t. 23. C. & C. B. Illinois Division — Bro. Fluehr, Genoa, on a business trip to Omaha, was relieved by Mr. Hayes. Bro. Giddings, of the C. B. & Q., relieypd “MR.” Fretz at Galewood tower. Mr. Voltz, of Elgin, was on the side wire at Savanna while Chief Thurber took his vacation. Bro. Christensen, who has taken a position in the freight house at Galewood, was relieved by Mr. Wood, of the C. G. W. Bro. Logan has been doing relief work at Lan- ark, Cordove and Fox River. Bro. Allen bid in Byron tower and Mr. Hayes drew Almore third. In selecting our delegate to the convention in Baltimore next May, we should take into consider- ation our worthy local chairman, who gives a part of his time to the good of the Order, and knows about what the members want or should have. He gets no salary and in sending him to Baltimore we would only be giving him what he has earned several times. If there is any pleasure connected with his office I think this would be it. Let him have it. I have written several of the brothers along the line for items of news, but am unable to get a sound out of them. Let’s get busy and have a large one next month. Every little bit added to what you got, makes a good write-up. Every- body send a line. Cert. 786. C. & C. B. — In Iowa Division — Help me out boys with the news items and keep your eye on some of those prizes offered for catching nons. It is worth while. Bro. W. I. Roland, Newhall, relieved Bro. Kruse at Van Home a few weeks. M. C. Huff, from the M. & St. L., is on Cov- ington third. Bro. W. H. Robinson, Collins, on a business trip to Marshalltown, was relieved by former agent Cook a few days. Bro. Kasting went to Dedham a few days before returning to Collins. Temporary telegraph offices at Walsh and Me C.rath discontinued; Bro. R. M. Condon from Walsh, relieved Bro. J. R. Harding on second Covington, who went to Eldridge agency. Bro. F. N. Rathbun, Martelle, has bought a half interest in the Little Mission Billiard Par- lor Car, Third Ave. and Third St., Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Give him a call. Almost every business and professional man has a club representing his interests, which he is glad to attend. How ^bout your club? Have you joined yet? There is one at Omaha, one at Des Moines and one at Cedar Rapids. Get busy. It’s both interesting and instructive. Bro. ^Coughlin, Division 31, is on second Hux- ley, relieved C. B. Elder, who went to Coving- ton third. Bro. A. J. Gibson relieved at Huxley by Mr. Endicott, from the Santa Fe, went t > Van Horne. The December meeting of the Des Moines O. R. T. Club was fairly well attended. General Chairman Brown, of the C. R. I. & P. gave us a good talk on matters of interest affecting our organization. Every brother who can possibly get away should attend the February meeting. All will be welcome. Cert. 1408. River, C. V. and Wabasha Divisions — W. C. Stackpole, who was appointed assistant chief dispatcher, was succeeded as first trick dis- patcher at Minneapolis by E. W. Rudloff, second trick dispatcher I. & M. Division, F. E. Brunner taking a trick on that division. H. C. Vogel going to third on the River Division. Bro. H. Peed, first Hoffman Ave. tower, who relieved him on Newport third, was called home with his brother Clyde, of St. Paul, the day before the change went into effect, owing to • their mother’s serious illness, and Bro. R. E. Kenyon, first Lower Yard, St. Paul, went to Newport third until Bro. Peed’s return, relieved by Bro. J. H. Olson, from Farmington Yard, who went to Lake City third, vice Bro. T. Stegner resigned, elected register of deeds in Wabasha. Bro. R. M. Mc- Cullough, who relieved Clifford Kenyon at, Etter, also relieved Bro. Olson at Farmington Yard. Bro. C. R. Lemen is spending the winter South. C. D. Hartley going to first Hastings Yard and L P. Morrow, second Vermillion, Minn., on third, relieved by Mr. Youngblood. A. I. Tilseth, agent Lakeland, who started home from Mrs. Tilseth’s mother’s about 9 p. m., De- cember 8th, on his skates, hauling his wife on a hand sled, skated in open water, pulling the sled in after him and both were drowned. Their bodies were found the next forenoon. They had only been married a short time, and were very popular. Mr. Swanson, a billing clerk at Eau Claire, • id in Lakeland agency, relieving Bro. W. J. Mar- tin temporary agent, who spent Christmas with his parents on the farm, and later relieved the agent at Newport. Bro. O. R. Wilson, bid in third St. Croix Cross- ing, A. F. Lakman, relieving him on next bul- letin. J. I. Popjoy bid in third Farmington Yard. A. R. Lawson, Indio, has resigned. Cert. 2038. Digitized by Google

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91 The Railroad Telegrapher. Wisconsin Valley Division — Bro. Upham, local chairman LaCrosse Division, one of the subcommittee left at Chicago to con- clude our present schedule negotiation, called on Bro. Schultz, our local chairman recently, to con- fer with him regarding some important questions now pending. Bros, make a special effort to pay your dues and M. B. D. assessments promptly and get a new card commencing with the New Year, and save postage for the local chairman, and general secre- tary and treasurer. Ballots will soon be out to nominate delegates for the convention. We have never had a repre- sentative from this division, due mostly to the brothers not all voting^ This is very important. Let us all vote this year and see if we can not elect our local chairman one of the delegates. He handles the grievances of the men at home and should have the opportunity to attend this conven- tion, and better qualify himself for the position he is filling. Parker relieved Blanchfield, second Mosinee, for a few days, who concluded to go to housekeeping. We wish him good luck and hope to soon call him Bro. Bro. Van Gilder, second Tomahawk, took his Christmas dinner with his mother at Wittenberg, relieved by Parker. Six extra cabooses received recently and the logging business will soon be on for the winter. Supt. Ober was over the division recently looking over the spurs and making the necessary improve- ments to properly handle this work. The Bros, should do everything they can to help move the business as smoothly and promptly as possiole and show the company that we are there with the goods. Cert. mo. Iowa and Dakota Divisions — Bro. Dunn is on second North McGregor, while Bro. Hickey is in dispatcher's office at Mason City. Bro. Johnson, of Calmar, is on third North Mc- Gregor. Sister Burkart was relieved a few days at Girard by Bro. Burkart on account of sickness, W. C. Smith is on second Monona and Bro. Burk on third. Bro. Swella, from Conover, is on sec- ond Calmar and Bro. Marrion on third. Bro. Smith is on second Fort Atkinson and Wittie on third. Bro. Bolgar was given a second at Lawler during the heavy rush, but he has since been taken off. Bro. J. Klein is on second New Hampton, while his brother I. I. Klein is in dispatcher's office at Mason City, working third. The new passenger station at Chas City will have all modern conveniences. The old station there will be remodeled into a freight office. Bro. Anderson is back at Gardner, after a short sick spell. „ Bro Chase, at Britt, has been given a third man. Bro. Whittney is relieving Agent Hedrick at Algona, on vacation with Bro. Anderson on first. Bro. Donovan is on second Emmetsburg, vice Bro. Kelley, who went to Everly agency and later re signed. Bro. Bieser, first Algona gets Milford agency, vice Bro. W. C. Smith. Bro. Paine, of Everly, was assigned Arnolds Park agency. You boys out on the west end give us a little news once in awhile so we can see what is doing out there. Bro. Bertelson, of Parker, w*ent to third Scot- land, second Alexandria and Parker now on bulle- tin. If you Bros, will kindly help me a little I will try and give a write-up every month. Drop it to me at Chas City or mail it in yourself. Wishing you all a merry Christmas and happy and prosperous New Year. J. S. L. H. & D. Division — The meeting held with the employes of this division by A. D. Smallen and Supt. Gilleck to organize a safety committee to promote plans for the greater safety of employes and passengers was well attended and great interest was shown. In- structive talks were given by Mr. Gilleck, Mr. Smailen and other officials. A. C. Kearns, second Kenville, and wife took a trip to Pennsylvania during December. Bro. W. D. Spaulding, first Kenville, while on a land inspection trip to Canada, was relieved by Bessie Kearns. The wife of Bro. A. W. Bruers, agent Lake- ville, while lighting a fire was so terribly burned by a can of oil exploding, that she died within a few hours. The brother has our deepest sym- pathy. He was relieved a few days by Bro. Do- lan, former agent at Wagdahl. Bro. A. A. Wilson has been appointed agent at Glencoe, a worthy promotion, the Bros, are all glad to hear of. Bro. Zollach has been appointed agent Granite Falls, vice E. B. Gilleck to second “GN” tower. Bro. J. A. Fclbers gets Lakeville agency, Bro. A. W. Bruers going to Graceville agency, vice W. D. G. C. Fariss has Wegdahl agency, relieved at Granite Falls nights by Red Young, another non. Bro. Williams, who relieved Bro. Wayne Dunlap on side table in Montcvido dispatcher’s office, is now on second Bird Island. Boys drop the new men a line and see what we can do with them. A great deal of the double track work has been completed. m. u. p.( pjv. Cor. N. & D. Division Notes — General Chairman Soyster visited Local Chair- man Avars, at Rcdficld, recently. Bro. \V. R. Whitfield, Redfield nights, spent the holidays at Chicago and points in Iowa with his parents and friends, relieved by M. 1’. Avars. Local Chairman G. B. Turner, of the Southern Minnesota, was in Woonsocket recently, cn route to Chicago to conclude negotiation^. Mr. M lrphy, second W'oonsockct, on holid.i> vai.ri • r i . w.i- f lieved by Bro. J. W. McMon. dun., f-- n the V I’ Ry. Digitized by CiOOQle

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92 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. G. E. Ayars is on third Aberdeen yard. Mr. Howard, a new man, relieved J. P. Walsh, second Webster, who went to second Jet. Switch. Cert. 36591. Superior Division — Bro. E. H. Buswell relieved Bro. E. S. Stark, agent Kiel, on indefinite leave, owing to ill health. Bro. Gauthier, agent Mass, goes to second Iron Mountain, relieved on bid by Bro. J. J. Clark, agent Plymouth, latter agency vacant. Second Mass also vacant. Bro. C. R. Scheibe bid in Greenleaf agency. Bro. A. J. Stewart, first Ellis Jet., has been on the clip job at Channing, and doing extra dis- patching during the rush season. Bro. A. J. Luth relieved Bro. Redding, agent Ellis Jet., a few weeks. Bro. Utberg gets third Iron Mountain, Bro. Holmes and Mr. Hansena, new man from the W. & M., on extra. Bro. O. Herrin, Oconoto Jet. nights, will move his family there shortly. Bro. Brossell got third Chilton, Mr. Fairchild going to Keil third, where he only worked a few nights when he was found bound and gagged and the office ransacked of about $16.00. A few days afterward he went to Chilton and several days later was found behind the depot there shot through the head. His relatives were located at Newark, Ohio. In nominating a delegate to the Baltimore con- vention, I believe we should remember Local Chairman Bro. Buswell, as he handles all the grievances and knows just what we should want a representative to know. He has been local chair- man for a number of years, without any compen- sation whatever, and we owe him our support. I have not been asked to mention him, but think that he’s the logical man. There is a new brother from the G. B. & W., (can not remember his name) on third Menominee. Div. Co». Dubuque Division — Second McGregor, Pleasant Creek nights, and third Guttenberg on bulletin. Men seem to be scarce. We all regret the death of dispatcher Walter J. Kelley. He was a friend of all the boys, who donated very liberally toward a beautiful floral offering. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife and family. Boys do not wait to remit your dues until the last of the old year. Bear in mind what the O. R. T. has done for us on this division. Think back about ten years and compare conditions then and now, and rush in a money order to Bro. Quick. You night men, who keep our railroads doing business, while most every one slumbers, please be on the job at all times, and you will retain the good will of the dispatchers and other officers. Everybody attend strictly to business. Wishing you all a happy New Year. Cert. 692. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our thanks through The Telegrapher for tjie lovely flowers and expres- sions of sympathy tendered us by brothers of the O. R. T. during the sickness and death of our dear little “Roy.” Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Towle. Columbia Division — Our committee has been in Chicago nearly three months, and the nons are getting impatient to know what they didn’t help get. Start the New Year right, boys, with an up to date, and see that the non next to you gets one also. Most of the new arrivals on the division have promised to join. See that he keeps his promise, no matter whether he is working at your station or on either side of you, it’s your duty to see that he lines up. If it’s a she, see that she lines up and if she won't line up, get some one to marry her, that will be punishment enough. The amendment to raise our semi-annual dues from $5.00 to $6.00 carried almost ten to one. This shows that the members are gaining confi- dence in the Order and are ready to back it up with their financial support. We haven’t had suf- ficient funds heretofore to campaign with. If our dues were twice what they are now, there would be fewer nons, for then we would have enough money to hire a good, husky man to go over the line, who would make them come in. Agent O. K. Owen, of Herrick, was in the hos- pital a few days recently. He lays it to the rich food served at the hotel at Herrick. H. R. Kellar, third St. Maries, relieveu Bro. Mason, agent Fernwood, east with his wife, under- going treatment at Rochester. Bro. Kellar will re- lieve Bro. Vassey, first St. Maries, as soon as Bro. Mason returns. Plummer, second, is still on bulletin. The new man put on at Bovill is from Spokane. The job has not been bulletined yet. Little Plummer temporary, while the gravel pit was being operated, has been closed. Dispatcher Beal was in Seattle, while Dispatcher Hayes went to Portland to eat his Thanksgiving dinner. Bro. Sorrenson brought back a helper to Pine City. Congratulations. Sister Stevens, second Revere, has a new pianola, part of the proceeds probably f om the sale of rat- tle snakes. It ought to be easy for Bro. Stevens, he is accomplished in the art of running a gaso- line engine. Work on the new Moses Lake line is being rushed. Look out for the bulletin on the new sta- tion. Steel is being laid on the new Hanford line down the Columbia river, when completed several stations will probably be opened up there. Bro. Hayes, Malden relay, and lady, Sundayed at St. Joe recently. i\. E. Joyner relieved at Avery several days. Rememner the name, Ed R. Derrickson, and the place, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Send him six bones and you are on the road to success. Cert. 910. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 93 Coast Division Our committee is now conducting negotiations in Seattle. Our brother trainmen, who have been i:i session some time succeeded in getting about every- thing they contended for, due to their strength as an organization. We believe that we are now in a position to demand a little more considera- tion. The G. M. St. P. & C. M. P. S. are to be con- solidated and named “St. Paul,” which may result in a few official changes, including the promotion of Supt. W. B. Foster. Bro. E. S. Barrett, appointed Seattle relay, re- lieved by Bro. Kinnear. Bro. and Sister Terry, of Garcia, had a few days’ enjoyable visit with Seattle and Tacoma friends, while doing some Christmas shopping. Bro. Herbert Johnson, who has been relieving 0.m J- H. Martin, second Kent, is now assisting Bro. Leamy at Rockdale. Bro. F. I. Fishburn is now at third Auburn. Bro. M. L. Beach, appointed to assist Bro. Hurley, agent Cleelum, and Bro. L. M. Johnson to second there. Bro. and Sister Martin, appointed agent and second at Easton. Bro. Chadderdon third there, and Bro. Kelso to third Keechelus. The latter was a recent Seattle visitor. Bro. Wescot, agent, Bro. C. C. Taylor and Bro. Robinson, second and" third Laconia. Ragnar Pit closed. Bro. Cipra, appointed third Cedar Falls, Bro. Gill, second, Bro. Walker, first, Bro. Gill return- ing from a trip to Seattle lost a package containing a hat and other articles. Later he relieved Bro. R. D. Rogers, Seattle house, resigned. Mr. Bycrly, relieving Sister Stewart, Auburn, Bro. Fisnourn, appointed third Auburn, T. E. Gal- lagher paid us a short visit at Auburn — departed. J. J. Gallivan returned to Tacoina Jet. A. G. Owen relieving at Tide Flats. Mrs. Ingraham appointed second North Puyallup. Bro. Roy Rader, “TC” Tacoma, relieved by Bro. H. R. Spoor, from Missoula, visited Everett dur- ing the holidays. Bros. Grummet and Niscnger, of “TC” Tacoma, attended the Milwaukee Club annual ball at Seattle, November 8th. Bro. K. B. Marshall pulled up at “TC” recently and got a line on the C. P. S. Bro. Harry Derrickson, first Salsich Jet., who goes to second Kent, has rented a nice house. His mother has arrived from the East. Nothing like mother's cooking. Bro. Wools bid in third Salsich Jet., relieved at Bandera by Bro. H. J. Johnson. Bro. S. R. Babcock is on second Salsich Jet. Some photos received from Sister Fronie Ar- nold inuicate she is enjoying her vacation in Ore- gon, judging from the smile she is wearing. Bro. Ralph McKay is visiting friends in Portland. Bro. Silsby, agent Tolt, bid on Kent agency, and has case is now before Mr. Hart. Bro. Roy Lucas resumed duty at Duvall, after prolonged illness. Bro. Ralph Cummings has been given a cashier and helper in addition to the telegrapher at Mon- roe. Ralph attended the Milwaukee Club annual ball in Seattle recently and introduced her. Bro. S. A. Bourke, who returned to Monroe after re- lieving Bro. Stewart at Auburn, has been ap- pointed agent at Morton to succeed Bro. McEntee, resigned. Bro. G. F. Bingham took charge of Ev- erett upon Bro. Bourke’s return to Monroe. Mr. Attix, extra Everett, to relieve Mr. Phillips, dis patcher’s clerk, Tacoma, called east, owing to ill- ness. Bro. Zirkle is cashier at Everett. Bro. Hogan, Tide Flats, appointed operator- clerk Enumclaw, where he lives. Former on bul- letin. Bro. K. B. Marshall is at Alder and Mr. Byerly and Parmalee at Kapowsin during rush of logs. The Coast division is now the best organized on the Puget Sound, notwithstanding we are paid the least, and living conditions particularly in the mountain district, are equally as bad as on any other division. This is the best criterion of loy- alty and patience on the part of the men and sure- ly our reward will be success. Let us all be pa- tient until our committee concludes schedule ne- gotiations. Cert. 1319. Musselshell Division — I would like to call the members attention to the selection of a delegate to the Baltimore conven- tion next May. While each of you will have a chance of giving your preference to any member for this place, I think we could do no better than to throw our support to our worthy local cliairman, Bro. Burnworth, and in a manner show our appreciation for the hard work and strict at- tention he has given the office during 1 he time he has been our lo'al chairman. The benefit to be derived from sending him as a delegate is the fact that he is more in touch with the work, and the knowledge and experience he gains there can readily be applied to it on returning. Having served as local chairman, on both the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways, I can sympa- thize with Bro. Burnworth in his work on this Musselshell Division, with practically no compcn sation whatever. He is certainly entitled to all the glory and pleasure he can get out of the dele- gate’s position. Bro. Burnworth is a steady, sober, careful, hard-working man, who will guard our interests carefully and is just the right man for the place. E. L. S. Musselshell Diz'ision Notes — Bro. W. G. Burdick, second Lavma, »n 1 vjea- tion, was relieved by Bro. Hi.yoktm. R. C. Kirg, agent, has returned from an Eastern vacation, re- lieving Bro. Copp, who goes u Plevna agency, pending bulletin; W. H. I’lath gv.ing o< niglits there. Bro. J. H. Fisher has taken his assignment first Terry, Bro. Dorncr taking second there, relieving R. E. Jones, who bid in second Harlow- ton. Melstonc, Terry, Sumatra an 1 Ingomar are solid. J. W. Corbett is on third Tngomai temporarily Bro. Burnworth will line him up and Bro. and Digitized by Google

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94 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sister Montgomery at Vananda will line up C. B. Mastin there. Bro. R. W. Carey, Heritage days, is planning a gay time Christmas, expecting Mrs. Carey for a two weeks’ visit and will, no doubt, treat the bachelors to a feast. H. H. Sayers, on second there, is tiring of the “hermit” life, and is think- ing of returning East. Miss Ila R. Sawyer, third Calabar, is spend- ing a well-earned vacation in sunny Florida. Sister Beatrice Flynn is planning a short vacation. Her many friends will be pleased to learn that h r father has been appointed roadmaster on one of the Western divisions, but hope this will not necessitate her leaving us. Yve are all pleased to see Bro. Thiesen on the side table job in the Miles City dispatcher’s office, with C. T. U. Bro. Anderson on nights. Bro. L. YV. LeBarron, resigned at Kinsey, and has gone to Andover, S. D., on the H. & D. Division, re- lieved by R. L. Storey of Galesburg, 111., who only lasted a few days. Bro. P. C. Dedrick, of Division 76, who relieved him, was taken sick and returned to his home in Milwaukee, relieved by a man named Ward, claiming to be from the C. P. R. He stated that an O. R. T. man was no good, and as he only had ten cents lasted just one day. Bro. C. R. Mowery, second Saugus, and wife spent the holidays with relatives in Chicago and Indiana. C. T. U. Bro. A. J. Ashton is relieving on second Saugus. \ Bro. and Sister O. B. McKenzie, back from an extended visit among relatives in Missouri, put quite a dent in the chicken and apple crop of that state. ' Bro. Corcoran, on second Calabar, is relieving J. P. Kennedy, on a vacation the Order earned for him. R. B. Hendricks, temporary agent at Westmore, committed suicide December 15th, by shooting him- self while half crazed with drink. Roscoe had many friends who were very much surprised and pained at his rash act. Bro. YV. H. Scott is now at Westmore agency temporarily relieved on Mildred first by H. L. Struckmeyer. When jobs are not bulletined promptly, or you do not get to your assignments as promptly as you would like, take such matters up with the local chairman. The officials will, no doubt, give them prompt attention if taken up in the proper manner through our officers. Cert. 2446. Trans-Missouri Division — Assistant General Chairman Smith attended the subcommittee meeting at Seattle on December 30th, for a revision of our schedule, which has been delayed some time, waiting on the general chair- man to get the negotiations with the C. M. & St. P. 'far enough advanced so he could take charge of the negotiatiofts at Seattle. Chief Dispatcher A. C. Bowen, on a four weeks’ vacation, was relieved by first trick dispatcher J. P. Rothman, relieved by second trick dispatcher II. L. YViltrout, relieved by extra dispatcher A. A. Babcock. Owing to the increase of business, additional help was put on the Standing Rock line, Mrs. YV. P. O’Hem being assigned first, and extra Merrifk second New England, where a third trick man will also be put on shortly. Extra Phelps as- signed to second Raleigh and Miss Holmes to third YVakpala. Bro. R. W. Henry bid in Rhame agency, Bro. Fielder returning to Bowman. Lowis is relieving the agent at Thunder Hawk, relieved on second there by Miss Labounty, phoner. Bro. YV. L. Younger, of the relay office, off on vacation during the holidays, was relieved by an extra from Seattle. Bro. W. E. Jones bid in Isabel agency, vice Bro. H. W. Soike. Hettinger first is now open. Bro. Kircher, first “DS” Mobridge, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Rodenbough, and he by Bro. Kail, relieved by Miss Labounty. Bro. Hoesley, agent at Timber Lake, has to step around pretty lively since the helper was taken off. Bro. Hopkins and Bro. Weatherly will soon be moving in their new stations at Laplant and Walker, respectively. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has been the will of our heavenly Father, the Divine Ruler of the universe, to call to his heavenly home the dearly beloved husband of our sister, Mrs. Coon, and father of our Bro. Coon; be it therefore Resolved, That we, the members of the C. M. & P. Ry., Division 23, of the Order of R. R. Tel- egraphers, extend to the sorrowing wife and son our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereave- ment in the loss of the husband and father, and commend them to the Divine Ruler, who doeth all things well; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the wife and son of the departed and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. E. P. Brink, C. E. Betts, M. j. Brikn, Committee. International & Great Northern Ry. San Antonio Division — Nothing has appeared in the journal from this division for some time. If you will send me such items as come to your notice, I will gladly do my share towards getting in a write-up every month. Bro. Burroughs, third Taylor, was -recently married to a young lady from Taylor. We wish them a long and happy life. Bro. Jack Harrison, second Taylor, spent several days in Waco. Mr. Hopkins, extra, and Bro. Nuhn relieved the broth- ers while they were off. Bro. Biel is on first Colorado Bridge and Bro. Nuhn on third, assigned on bulletin. Telegrapher Finnie, third M. K. & T. Jet., is laying off again, to have his eyes treated. We hope Digitized by CiOOQle

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95 The Railroad he will keep his promise to get an up-to-date, and start the New Year right. H. S. Corrigan, after an absence of several years, is dispatching third trick in San Antonio. He is an A No. i dispatcher and a pleasant man to work with. Bro. Coleman, second Cotulla, bid in second “MS.” Bro. Carmichael is temporary agent at Von Ormy, pending bulletin. I wish all the boys of our division a merry Christmas and bright, happy, prosperous New Year. Mutt, Cert. 162. Vandalia R. R. St. Louis Division — West End — We hope you all had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and here’s hoping it will be a prosperous one. Those who have been in the service of the com- pany for five years or more now have annuals for 1913. N. E. Browning, first Smithboro, 111., accompa- nied his wife recently as far as Terre Haute, Ind., on a visit to relatives in Southern Indiana. R. S. Fogler, third Mulberry Grove, 111., re- lieved in turn, F. H. Matthews, second; C. N. Jones, first, and F. O.^Berry, third, at St. Elmo, III., latter part of December. Tolly Thomas, first Brownstown, 111., of! during the illness of his wife, was relieved by Extra Riley, Hagarstown, 111. H. E. Weaver, second Rose Lake yards, East St. Louis, 111., relieved C. C. Chestcrson at East St. Louis freight house during the holidays. J. C. Pacatte, second Collinsville, 111., has been relieving Herber Keeler, second Vandalia, 111., re- cently. Odr old friend “Bill” Coffee, of Vandalia, bid in third Altamont, 111., and is doing the “pig iron” stunt very creditably. Our new Supt. F. II. Worthington, has made a new ruling which will meet the approval of every telegrapher on the division: That hereafter when telegraphers do extra agents' work they shall re- ceive the regular agent's salary at that point, which, of course, includes express commission. We would be pleased to sec a good write-up each month from all divisions on the Vandalia, especially this division. We hope the middle divis- ion and the east end boys will also get busy, so we can see what is going on. Don't forget that new card. Keep in line and be a man, and remit Bro. C. R. Shortridge, Coatesville, Ind., your dues, and Bro. L. W. Quick, seventh floor, Star Building. St. Louis, Mo., your M. B. D. assessments at once. “Pan Handle Pete.” Missouri Pacific Ry. Members Wichita Division — Nearly two years have elapsed since I was ap- pointed local chairman. Since then I have ear- nestly sought to serve you to the best of my ability and I trust that I may have been of some assistance Telegrapher. to the brothers and sisters on the division and to the Order in general. No doubt few of you realize the amount of work it has taken to keep the affairs of the di- vision in shape. Handicapped as we are, it is necessary to do practically all the work by corre- spondence. I often work two or three hours of a night after my work is done at the office in keeping up the O. R. T. correspondence, and dur- ing the two years have filled six letter files as full as they will hold with correspondence I have handled. I have no regrets for the work I have done, but only wish that my talents might have permitted me to accomplisn more for the great cause that organized labor is striving for. It is encouraging to see so many of the new telegraphers who have recently come to the divi- sion, on account of the new offices opened, joining the Order. It ought to put to shame the few old “hard shells” remaining, nearly all of whom are receiving better wages than those recently enter- ing the service. There is no way we can secure thorough organization except by the united efforts of the membership. I want to ask each one of you personally to write the 110ns often. Keep at it until they line up. You have no idea what a help it would be if you would all do this. The organization work is the hardest part of it, and if you will assist the local chairman it will benefit us all. I wish to thank the brothers and sisters for the loya. support given me and the many expressions of appreciation which you have shown. It will soun be time for the election of dele- gates to the biennial convention. We trust you will get your constitutions out (every one of you have been furnished one by Bro. Quick), and study over the laws which govern our Order, and be prepared to write your delegates of any changes you may desire, so when they get to the conven- tion they will be able to represent you intelligently. Don't leave it all to the delegates to figure out. rhey can not tell what you desire unless you tell them. We have a grand, good Order, but any institu- tion which stands still is bound to slip back. In order to make progress, therefore it is necessary to make changes from time to time. Don't forget this. You have my best wishes for a happy and pros- perous New Year. F. 0- Mott, L. C. Wichita Division Notes' — Recent assignments arc: Batesville agency, Mrs. L. E. Twiggs; nights, Miss Eva Twiggs; Neal nights, T,. C. Cohen; Tonovay agency, E. J. Zimmerman; Pontiac .agency, G. E Twiggs; nights, A. L. Brick ley; lyards firs second, A. L. Buchanan; Ila Blockman. Bro. Popkcs, of Toronto, serious illness of his wife, win Bro. Odd was off a few <1. and death of his brothci -in ! W. B. Taylor; agency, J. M. owing to the proving slowly, ing the illness Winfield. Digitized by Google

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96 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Copp, from the I. M. S., is now on second Yates Center. Keep right after the new men on the division, boys, and we can soon get them all lined up. Bro. Kessinger, in “H” office while Chief Dis- patcher Knapp, one of the new’ hospital board directors, is looking over the St. Louis and Little Rock institutions, was relieved on second Twenty- fifth Street yard by Mr. Watkins, from Durand. D. A. Hayes, from the B. & O. Railway, is on third Twenty-fifth Street pending bulletin; later bid in by J. M. Anderson, who recently received second Greenwich on bid. Bro. J. M. Blackman went to Hazleton when bids closed on Redfield. Brothers, don’t sleep on duty. We are only working nine hours out of twenty-four. Give the company good service. It will help our pay checks later on. Send any news you have to Bro. Mott or “AC.” Wish you all a happy New Year. G. E. T., Div. Cor. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Missouri Division — I wish to thank all the members for their sup- port in electing me local chairman. I will do all in my power to show my appreciation, as that will prove more than I can say. I have a large territory to cover and it will keep me busy to keep up with all the changes, etc., and I want each member to consider that he has as much interest in keeping up his division as I have and when there is a change made at his station to let me know at once who has taken the job, if in good standing, and all the informa- tion you can give me. You may be sure it will be appreciated. Bro. Selvidge, second Williamsville, Mo., is my assistant on the south end, Piedmont to Hoxie. I have appointed him division correspondent. Bro. McKinstry, agent Blackwell, is assistant on the north end, and Bro. Parker on the Belmont Branch will look after that end. / A little news each month will be gladly received, as that will help a great deal to keep each mem- ber posted on what* is going on. Please get your news to me or Bro. Selvidge not later than the 20th of each month. Again thanking you for what you have done for me and also for what you can do to help me out and keep things moving, I am, Yours fraternally, H. L. Strader, L. C. Missouri Division Notes — Bro. McKinstry, third Mineral Point, landed Blackwell agency; Bro. Parker, days Charleston, Bro. Johnson, Williamsville second, and Bro. Otey Knobel agency. Bro. Johnson spent a week’s vacation recently at his home in Illinois. Mr. Rockwell, a new man ' relieving at Hilliard, promising to come in soon, and T. B. Holloway, extra at Williamsville, has his application filled out. You boys close to Mr. Campbell, relief at Hendrickson, get after him. We want to be solid the last of the year. We hope to get better working conditions at Williamsville. There are twenty-two levers in the interlocking plant, and ex-Bro. Sutherland, on first there, has had three hours clerical work added to his trick without extra pay. When the plant was put in operation it was supposed to be straight eight-hour tricks. The boys there have a pretty hard time on account of having to go to the depot to help out with the work there. Bro. Carty is agent at Mill Spring, and Bro. Shell the owl. Bro. Baldridge, agent Leeper, is very busy, but still finds time to lend a hand to the O. R. T. Bro. Smarr, Piedmont first, off few days, was relieved by Frank McDonald. Piedmont looks goed to us. We saw the cartoon in the St. Louis P.-D. recently. It. was a peach. Ives and Ajax, recently cut in, will soon be opened as block stations. Bro. Re^l, while off sick at Arcadia, was re- lieved by Bro. Shore, and he on Second by Mr. Conway, a new man. Boys be sure and get your new cards early. Bro. Thompson, second Hogan, is doing stunts in high finance, namely, writing insurance on the side. It is now Bros. Finley, Drury, Engle, Kinder, Parker, Forrester, Bohnstedt and Bailey. We wel- come them and hope they will try and help us land the few nons left. Bro. Shell, who has been sight-seeing in St. Louis, got home for the Christmas turkey. Bro. Phillips attended court in Ironton. Bro. Chapman is on third Riverside. Boys send me all the changes and a few notes, let’s try and have a write-up each month, as I know you are all interested in what is going on each month. Cert. 2106. Memphis Division — Brothers let us all make a resolution, beginning with the new year, to send in some notes to our correspondent every month, and take more interest in the division. I am sure we will all appreciate it. The scab the chief discharged at Paragould has been landed in jail for failing to pay his board bill. Several stations have been on bid for some time. Business is rather quiet. We still have a few nons and we must keep after them until we land them. Some new night offices were opened up last month. Brookland and Caldwell are now night offices. The company is having a hard time to secure enough telegraphers for the stations. Bro. Everd bid in Helena, and there is a new man at Earl. Boys, we have good dispatchers to work with and we should give them the best service possible. It will soon be Bro. Flippin and Bro. Blake, at Paragould, whom we will be glad to have with us. It is now Sister Kinney, on second Snow Lake, Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 97 and we expect it will soon be Bro R. W. Pierce at Haynes nights. Don’t forget our motto: “No card, no favors.” When you are working close to a non, call his at- tention to the fact that he should have an up-to- date. Yours fraternally, B. E. Bowers, L. C. St. Louis & San Francisco R. R. The Red River and Southwestern Divisions at Sapulpa, met on short notice, Sunday, November 24th. and the brothers in Sapulpa relay office who made all the arrangements for the meeting certainly did a fine job, the Odd Fellows’ hall, the best in town, being engaged for the event. The meeting was arranged for 9 p. m., and as the boys showed up during the day, Sunday, they were royally entertained by the brothers in “X” office. At about 8:30 p. m., after the last train was in, that is, that was possible for the members to reach Sapulpa on, all gathered at the hall and the meeting began with Bro. Casey, local chairmen of the S. W., presiding, and L. H. Hale, of Granby, gave in his application. We were all very much disappointed to learn that Bro. C. G. Kelso could not be with us, owing -to pressing business of the Order requiring his presence elsewhere. However, Bro. Fullington, general secretary ‘and assistant general chairman, was with us and made an excellent talk on organ- ization, and told us what had been going on in that line durng the year. Bro. Schooler, Oklahoma City passenger station, took for his subject, “No cards, no favors.” All were deeply impressed and know what to expect if they come his way for favors without the cur- rent card. He made it very clear that fraternal courtesies should not be extended to the “has beens,” and that they should get nothing more than we would naturally extend to any man. Questions of interest to all concerned were then discussed, everyone taking a part. On motion of Bro. Beaty, of Okmulgee, seconded by Bro. Schooler, it was unanimously agreed to have regular meetings at Sapulpa, it being centrally located and train service being good for meetings to be set at 9 p. m., and it was decided to have on the third Sunday of each month, being a light business day and the third Sunday always falling so as not to catch us covered up with monthly re- ports. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p. m. Those present were: From Red t River, J. F. Dorrel and L. G. Michner, Mounds; G. E. Beaty, Okmulgee; E. McCaleb, Wetumka; C. M. Ashley and J. I. Donahue, Kcifer. From Southwestern, G. R. Arnold, Verdigris; L. G. Denny, Redfork; C. F. Lewis, Catoosa; L. H. Hale, Granby; Jo- seph White, Tulsa; H. W. Hale, Claremore; F. G. Casey, South Yards; L. A. Schooler, Oklahoma City; C. A. Pennabaker, Stroud; C. A. Childers, Chelsea; W. G. Mullens, Seneca. From Sapulpa relay: N. H. Burch, H. S. Fisher, Ira Ilagler, R. T. Henderson, L. F. Booker and L. L. Donahugh, which with Bro. M. T. Fullington, general secretary and treasurer, made a total of twenty-four mem- bers. Unless you were present you can’t understand how much good is going to be derived from these meetings. It puts a feeling in a fellow that would not exist by staying at home. Now it’s been whis- pered for a long time that we needed these meet- ings, and as the thing is started let’s put forth every effort to keep the good thing going. There was really a better turnout Sunday than antici- pated. It was not clear to all, the nature of the meeting, and they didn’t advertise it like it should have been. Now that everything regarding these meetings is clear there will be no excuse for every member on the two divisions not knowing about it. It is hoped that each member will make it a per- sonal matter to see that at least one representative is sent from his office. If this is done each time there will be from fifty to one hundred present. At the last meeting all present were put wise to the few remaining nons and where they are lo- cated, and they will be run down in a very short time. Now wake up and talk meetings, bring in the every-day questions arising, and let us help you straighten them out. Also prepare some good talk for the occasion, as all will be given a chance to show their oratory. Yours fraternally, Cert. 651. Red River Division — All who attended the recent joint meeting at Sapulpa, of this and the Southwestern Division members, enjoyed it very much. I certainly ad- mire the get-up the boys on the Southwestern have, and the boys should wake up on the Red River. Let as many attend these meetings at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Sapulpa, every third Sunday, as possible, and all look forward to that date with anticipations of great pleasure. Bro. Looney, third Okmulgee, relieved Bio. Martin at Mill Creek, while the latter attended court. Bros. Beaty and Hamilton, at Okmulgee, are doubled while Bro. Looney was 'at Mill Creek. Bro. Clary, first Madill, is off on account of his mother being very ill. We hope for her speedy recovery. Div. Cor. Southwestern Division — The regular monthly meeting at Sapulpa, De- cember 15, 1912, in Chid Fellows’ hall, was called to order at 9 p. in. by Bro. F. G. Casey. On the suggestion of Bro. II. S. Fisher, Bro. Casey appointed Bros. II. S. Fisher, L. L. Dui a- hugli and Ira Haglcr, as a committee to draw up resolutions of sympathy on account of the death of the wife of Bro. I*. L. Young, and instructed them to send him a copy and a copy to The Tei egraimif.r for publication. The meeting adjourned at 11 p. m. Those pres- ent were: Joseph White, Tulsa; F. G. Ca-ey, South Yards; C. M. Ashley. Keifir; C. A. Chil- ders, Chelsea; J. 1’. Black, Chandler; W. I\ Rrint- lingcr, Henrietta; T. F. Ralls. St mud; C. J. Quin: Digitized by CiOOQle

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98 The Railroad Telegrapher. Taneha. hrom Sapulpa Relay office: H. S. Fisher, Ira Hagler, L. F. Booker, L. L. Dunahugh. The month came in on Sunday, and as the third Sunday fell on the 15th, a great many of the boys thought it was only the second Sunday, and to this is attributed the cause for the small attendance. At the next meeting, January 19th, we expect to have as many as fifty present. Bro. R. Harvey, second Pierce City, while off two weeks, was relieved by Bro. H. A. McCarrick. Bro. Tolleson, of third there, on a two months’ visit to his parents in the South, is being relieved by Bro. L^adbetter. Bro. W. B. Mullens, Seneca, Mo., spent a few days in St. Louis recently chaperoned by Ware- houseman S. D. Dunham. Bro. McCann, first Fairland, called home sev- eral weeks, owing to sickness, was relieved by Bro. F. Pennington. Bro. J. White, from West End, is on first Tulsa. Bro. Pulley, received second there on bid and Bro. Hudson bid in third “NE.” Bro. E. L. Henry, struck by a train at Dawson some months ago, is back again on second there. We all congratulate him on his recovery. Bro. F. W. Carden, agent Wyandotte, Okla., while attending a company lawsuit in Texas, was relieved by Bro. W. G. Mullens. Bro. F. L. Mlsegades and Bro. R. H. James from “Big Four” are now on the “Frisco.” The new office calls put in effect December 10th didn’t affect the “Owl Trick” boys. They are al- ways on the job and answer at the first call. Bro. J. N. Babb, relieving the agent at Catoosi, is being relieved by Bro. Lewis, and he by Bro. Pennington. Bro. Moorehouse, second White Oak, Okla., spent Xmas with some folks, relieved by Bro. Red- ding. Bro. Denton, first Afton, while laying off was re- lieved by Bro. McCarrick. Bro. R. T. Henderson, bumped at “X” by Bierge, bid in an “S” office trick. Well boys, by the time you read this Xmas of 1912 will be gone, and I expect several of us were disappointed by not getting off, but I am sure our loyal chief did his best in the way of getting re- lief. Relief men are scarce and some of the boys were disappointed in not getting off Christmas, but those who had to work have the consolation that they got pay for it. The chief had to dis- tribute what few men he could hire according to the date he received our applications for relief, giving us as square a deal as possible. We are starting the new year with our divi- sion almost solid. Don’t forget that our regular monthly meetings are held in Sapulpa, the third Sunday of each month. Div. Coa. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has removed from our midst the beloved wife of Bro. P. L. Young, therefore in manifesta- tion of our grief and fraternal sympathy of Divi- sion No. 32, be it Resolved, That the Division extend to the be- loved husband sincere sympathy in this hour of affliction, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved husband and a copy to Th* Telegrapher for publication. Ira Hagler, H. S. Fisher, L. L. Dunahugh, Committee, Kansas Division — I hope the new year will bring forth renewed efforts on the part of each and every member on this division, in order that we may have a first- class membership. Bro. T. L. Holden, third Severy, who bid in Oronogo Jet., went as relief agent for two weeks, has resigned, going to the Rock Island at Paxico, Kan. Bro. B. E. Edwards, third Carl Jet., has re- signed and gone to the G. R. & I., at Grand Rapid?, Mich. Oronogo Jet. closed for the winter. Bro. Atkinson, Webb City, bid in third Joplin. The completion of the new Frisco passenger sta- tion at Joplin will make three new telegraph posi- tions, one at the round house, one at the freight house and three yard jobs at the New Ruth yards. Bro. Casebeer, third Carthage, on a trip along the Pacific Coast, is being relieved by Bro. Hockey. Bro. A. L. Miliken, second Beaumont Jet., who went to the Wichita hospital for an operation for appendicitis, is improving rapidly. Bro. J. H. Dunaway, Galena nights, is now with the Missouri Pacific at Eureka. Am very thankful to Bros. J. E. Smith, Holden and Milliken for notes this month; come again each one of you, and make the write-up better each time. We now have a charter for a Ladies’ Auxiliary on this system. Talk this over with your wife, mother, sister or daughter; get them interested, and let’s make a good showing. The movement Is worthy of our support and will greatly benefit our Order. Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Baltimore, Md., or Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Lock Box 66, Carl Jet., Mo., will be glad to furnish any information desired. Wishing you all a happy New Year, I am Fraternally, G. W. Curtis, A. L. C. Carl Jet., Mo. Central Division — Bro. Smith bid in Kosonia agency, Okla., re- lieved at second Talihina, by Mr. Bibbs. Mr. Ho- gan goes from Talihina to Antlers. Bro. Pearl from the M. & N. A., relieved Bro. Hinton, at Seligman, who went to the Frisco Texas lines. Bro. Caldwell, third Seligman, goes to Poteau, relieved by Bro. J. E. Lehn. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 99 Washburn closed as a telegraph office and Sister - Curtis displaced Bro. Daily at Lowell, now reliev- ing Bro. Noble, agent Avoca, Ark. Bro. Frost, second Rogers, was recently mar- ried. Congratulations. Mr. Henson. Fayette Jet., bid in third Van Buren, displacing Bro. Savory, who bid in Ft. Smith yard. Third Winslow, recently discontinued, again re-established by Bro. Tapp. Bro. Powell, who resigned at Exeter last sum- mer, to go to school at Oklahoma City, is now at Fayette Jet. Bro. Kelly, third Rogers, on vacation, visited Ilia home at Aubrey, Tex. Our old friend Jimmy Johnston has left us. During his long service as dispatcher at Ft. Smith, he certainly treated us “white.'’ Bro. Williams, third Exeter, on vacation visit- ing his parents and others at Arkadclphia, Ark., was relieved by Bro. Glover, who later hid in third Fayette Jet., relieving Bro. Powell, now at Exeter pending bid. Brothers please jot down the changes as they occur and mail them to me not later than the aoth. This will enable me to get up a write-up covering the entire division each month. J. C. Larson, Exeter, Mo. Eastern Division — Bro. Snyder is on first “NY” pending bulletin and Bro. Miller from the Soo line on second. Bro. Edgar from Rolla drew third but did not want it and Bro. Grover Carney was reinstated and took it. Bro. Finley, at Nichols, has gone with the D. & R. G., relieved by Bro. E. W. Good. The boys at Nichols and Monett are preparing to move into their new depots. Bro. Faust, third Aurora, has gone back to Ozark Division, relieved by Mr. Foster. If we will all get that new card we can soon have that $75*00 per that there was some talk about. Others have it. All we need is to thor- oughly organize. “DA.” A 'or them Division — Several new night offices have been opened re- cently. Bro. M. J. Barrall, third Ash Grove, Mo., bid in Bonita, Kan., and Bro. C. E. Parcell, second Ash Grove, Mo., bid in third Hammond, Kan. Bro. R. E. Hulett, a new member, bid in third Ash Grove. Bro. Whitener, from M. B. & B. T. Ry., bid in third Edwards, Kan. Bro. L. O. Sayncs, in the signal department at Ash Grove, still carries a card, although he has not telegraphed any for three years. Bros. Parcell and Barrall, who recently made a trip to Kansas City and return, met several of the Northern Division boys going and coming. Div. Con. Ozark Division — Bro. L. R. Horsman, Thayer, Mo., was off re- cently, owing to trouble with his eyes. Bro. R. C. McWilliams, first Willow Springs, h^d the misfortune of being caught in a fire which destroyed his residence. Bro. G. W. Beaver, relieved on bid at Williford agency by Bro. Weaver, bid in Nettleton agency. Bro. J. R. Tnggard, agent Seymour, off recently wes relieved by Bro. Rogers. Bro. E. M. Faust is relieving extra agent Bro. F. S. Love at Birch Tree. Bro. W. H. Lolines, bid in a trick at Jonesboro, relieved on bid as telegraph, Bono, by Bro. R. M. Salmon. Bro. N. J. Curtis was at Cedar Gap while Bros. Blansett and Abbott were on vacation. Bro. Holland from “NC” Memphis, goes to Ft. Smith as manager and W. C. Div. Cor., Cert. xii. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Southwestern Division — The year 1912 has been a very prosperous one for the organization on the B. & O. System, and we on the Southwestern Division have very much to be pleased with at this time of the year. We have more members on the entire Southwestern Division than we have positions. There are a few nons on all three divisions, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, but there are so few that we feel rather delighted to know that we have a few “tight-wads,” instead of all of them being on other lines. At that, we at the present time have a very effective organization, and while I was going over the Ohio Division in October, I was very much impressed with the change in the men from what it was a few years ago. Members were at that time at a premium and today it is practically solid from one end to another, and the Illinois Division is practically one hundred per cent strong, and every one knows that the Indiana Division has 149 positions and 165 mem- bers; although we have a very, very ‘‘tight- wad” on East Norwood second, and one of two others scattered over the division. During the past few weeks among the important grievances adjusted are those relating to the meal hour overtime. Case of Bro. Erwins, at Tunnel- ton, was settled by Bro. Erwin, receiving pay for 10 1 hours, and the overtime cases on account of coming on duty before 6 o’clock a. in. on the Illinois Division was adjusted by those interested, receiving all back pay for the past year. The inter-track gate grievance at Blanchester, Ohio, is being handled speedily and should be settled be- fore long. Caseyville Tower, Illinois Division, has been placed in the agreement, and the men in this plant will receive an increase amounting to $25.50 per month. C. B. Rawlins. Cleveland Division — Elyria, Stillwater and Berea, have been discon- tinued as night offices. Digitized by Google

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100 . The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Fopc, third Canal Dover, was off two days recently. Among those who were fortunate enough to get relieved for Christmas, were: Bro. O. Helder, second "BG” cabin; Bro. W. E. Kilbow, third Columbia, relieved by Bro. “Jim” Carney, and Bro. Landis, second Columbia. Copiers in dispatchers’ offices, Cleveland, have been pulled off. Massillon yard, between “BG” cabin and Columbia, is being double-tracked and improved. Bro. S. M. Harper, first Beach City, has re- turned from an enjoyable trip through the West. Bro. D. V. Kelly, third there, was off a few days recently. Bro. Landis, second Columbia, while attending court at Canton was relieved by Bro. D. V. Kelly. Bro. “Jim ’ Shanks, who was off a few days re- cently, is now on third Lorain, being relieved on first there by Bro. Wood, vice Bro. Baul, who takes second, Bro. Holcome going to “CS” Cleve- land. These changes made according to seniority. D. B. R. Lucas of Cleveland goes to second Uhrichsville. Bro. N. E. Reese, third Lake Jet., has returned from his vacation. Thanks to Bro. Shanks for items this month. Wish someone on the Valley would send me notes of changes and items from that district. Brothers, all who possibly can, attend the monthly meetings, held the third Friday of each month. Div. Cor., Cert. 2144. Illinois Division — Last bulletin had but two vacancies, third Flora, salary $77.00, and third Vincennes, $67.00, vice Bro. Cavanaugh, deceased. Wheatland office is now solid. Bro. Madigan, first Vincennes, off for some time with nervous trouble, is doing quite well now with his new sending machine. There is to be a new or remodeled $50,000 pas- senger station at Vincennes. Bro. Webster, agent Claremont, is on an ex- tended leave, relieved by Bro. Roy L. Jones. Mr. Perrin goes to the Terminal at St. Louis, Mr. Higgins bid in the vacancy on Furman’s third. Mr. Stubblefield, second Cone, relieved by Mr. Milligan, a few days account of death of brother. The C. B. & Q. is using B. & O. S. W. main track, between Shattuc and Cone, increasing busi- ness for the boys along that part of the line. Division Operator Page is watching the block records, train orders and clearance cards very close. All concerned should pay close attention to this part of the work. The Federal Hours of Service bill was passed for the benefit of the public as well as the men on duty and enough appreciation should be shown to stay awake. Every- body should “O. S.” trains promptly after de- parture. Future write-ups in The Telegrapher depends on each one sending in items. We should be in- terested enough to send in items instead of re- turning requests for them, with what the one returning same would think smart language but which is quite the reverse. An organizer went over the division recently, lining up a number of the boys. Let the good work go on. Block rules as used on the Indiana Division are to be extended shortly to cover the line from Washington to Vincennes. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of all those who contributed items for this write-up, and will be pleased to have you as well as all others send them in prior to the 20th, so we may have them in time for the following month’s journal. H. L. L. New Castle Division — Thanks to Bro. McBride for the notes he sent in. If the brothers would keep track of the do- ings in their vicinity and send their notes to the local chairman by the aoth of each month we could have a write-up regularly. See that every desirable non is lined up, and if new men have cards report them for transfer. The papers circulated for relief of Bro. McPeek and family met with a very generous reception. Several offices yet to remit, and we will probably collect more than the month’s allowance propor- tioned by the committee.* No one knows when he will be in the same position as the two brothers we have assisted lately and we should all be will- ing to help relieve such cases. We might have celebrated Christmas with an increase such as the engineers enjoyed if it were not for the leeches who hang on their jobs, taking every cent and doing nothing to help get it or keep it. Is there one working with you? Bro. Green, first Ravenna, member of the safety committee, has been doing good work looking after the safety of employes. What's the mat- ter with F. W. for local chairman? It will soon be time for an election. Bro. Purdy has had it six years and I understand he don’t want it any longer. Bros. Artz and Purdy doubled, while Bro. Mar- shall, first “TF” tower, was off sick one day. Bro. Artz got the extra 20 cents on the call of 50 cents for the first hour, and regular overtime for the other three. Remember, the man who is called out is entitled to this call pay when you double, and the man who remains on duty and works through gets regular overtime pay. Bro. O’Connor, third at “XN” tower, was called home recently, owing to the sickness of his mother. A new man is posting up at “BD” tower; all want off at the same time. There are six new men in the two new offices on the joint track at Rock Cut and “D” tower. Bro. Swope got first Rock Cut and Mr. Foley first “D’’ tower, relieved by Mr. Mann at West Farmington; Bro. Elson, third “MR” tower, bid in first Niles Jet., and Mr. Brophey relieved Mr. Nichols on third there. N. C. Prinn, at Ohio Jet., several years ago is at “NC.” “The water is fine.” Bro. Van Vrankin, at Nova, is agent for Bro. Barrett, third Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 101 Ohio Jet., who is doing a land-slide business in eggs- W’c understand night offices on the branch will close shortly. Bro. Haun, clerk and telegrapher at Pains- ville, was relieved by Bro. Rupert. Bro. Hill married and went to California, re- lieved by Bro. Gorham on third Nova on bid, with Petty, a new one on second, pending bulletin. We understand the O. R. T. officials don't suit “sweet Tommy” at Youngstown ticket office. Per- haps wtf better let him pick the next set and have him prescribe the brand of cigarettes they are to use. Business is good. We want more money and vacations, and we can get them if we think so. The local chairman has not had a grievance for over a year, which sounds good for our last agree- ment and our local officials. Let’s have more news next time and be up and doing from now on. Sam. Pittsburg Division — Owing to the death of my father early in No- vember, some personal matters relating thereto and the voluminous O. R. T. work, it was impos- sible for me to have a write-up in the November Telegrapher. Bros. Wetzell, Korn, J. V. Young and the writer were the only members present at the meeting of November 15th, and it was decided that monthly meetings would be discontinued and held hereafter subject to the call of the local chairman. The quarterly letter was also dispensed with. The local reserve fund will be continued, there being about $18 in cash and some property worth about $1 2 available. Your chairman and the usual group of regulars in the past four years have tried to stir up enthusiasm by starting the local reserve fund with which to hold socials, etc., and derive some revenue therefrom. The monthly letter was to advise every member briefly what was doing and urge them to attend meetings. The morning meet- ings were inaugurated and only a handful attended when there could have been thirty to thirty-five present at each session. At the Wheeling joint meeting on December t4th, of the thirty-five present five were from this division. I wish to thank them. There is a very urgent demand for a revision of our schedule. So far only five or six members have spoken to me of this. To express your wish on this matter you should attend meetings. Bro. Currie, local chairman of the Connellsville Division, was recently over this division and did some very good work. Bro. Currie is an organizer, must be paid for his time, and you pay it. If every member had done his duty we could have had every non in line, saving this expense and kept the money in the treasury at Wilmington. Let’s all strive to keep our division solid. Bro. E. C. Oliver, of West Newton, visited his mother recently, who is past ninety years of age. Bro. Graffious, third Vista, who lives at Mc- Keesport, prepared a meal for three while Bro. Currie and the writer were on the road, which was “some feast.” Bro. J. B. Morgan, second Ellrod, while confined to his- bed at Coulters, was visited by Bros. Currie, Graffious and the writer. It is now Bro. F. P. Shiery at “MK” tower, McKeesport; Bro. T. P. Kain at Bertha, who re- sides at West Alexander; Bro. McCoy at Gorsuch tower; Bro. Click at Ribolds, and J. M. Fleischer at Butler. Bro. C. A. Capehart, first Bessemer, on a six months’ furlough, is now at Riverside, Cal., for the benefit of his health, Bro. C. H. McElhinney re- lieving. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Eiseman, Wheeling Jet. third, confinFd to his bed for two weeks, was relieved by Bro. J. V. Young. Bro. Ryan has returned to second Marion Jet. Bro. C. Risherbarger, Schenley second, and Bro. Gleisinger are on the waiting list for relief. The former will make a trip to California. Bro. F. J. O’Donnell, of Schenley first, accom- panied by his wife, recently visited relatives in New York State. Bro. Shafer, who has been a ten-hour telegraph agent at Wylandville, is now on first there, with Sister Calloway on second and Miss Pauline Dun- van on third. There are also three tricks at Taylorstown now instead of only aq agent and an operator — Bro. Hancock, first; Mr. Gatewood, second, vice Bro. Orcms, resigned, and Bro. R. E. Wood, from Gilkeson, third. Bro. R. W. Botsford, of Callery, bid in third Washington. The boys have a new and larger telegraph office there in the same location, ele- vated from the station platform. Sister Askey, relieving recently at Harmony Jet., Wylandville and Elm Grove, is now at Bry- ant. Elfinwild block office also reopened and moved east 1800 feet, with Local Chairman Miller on first. j D. W. Strickenberg, exclusive agent Elm Grove, away over six months, relieved by D. S. Gibson, has resigned. Mr. Gibson was given the agency and the telegrapher-clerk position advertised, vice W. L. Shoup, - ho bid in. second Callery. This matter has been taken up. Mrs. J. R. Davis, wife of Bro. Davis, second Callery, visited relatives near Washington, D. C., recently. Bro. Davis was unable to obtain relief. The new depot recently put in operation at Ellwood City is a beauty. The grade crossings have been abolished there and subways used in their stead. All the regular agents on the Northern Division, excepting the extras, Clarion Jet. and Kane, are members. Mr. Sanford, agent Sheffield Jet., has resigned, Bro. Postarero relieving. Bro. O. J. Davis is on an extended trip to the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia, and At- lanta, Ga. xvemember our motto: “No card, no favors.” It will soon be time for nominations for local chairmen and delegates and alternates. Select local chairmen who are not afraid to take up your grievances, put time gratis into the work, see that Digitized by LiOOQle

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102 The Railroad Telegrapher, the agreement is lived up to by all; one who can take care of his territory at the convention of all local chairmen while in session, preparing a pro- posed agreement, etc., and in every way do justice to the office and the membership. Then be sure to attend all the meetings and see that others attend. There is where you can tell if he is a good man or not. In electing your delegate to the Grand Division meeting in Baltimore in May, elect one who can take care of himself and use his vote at the right time and right place among these four hundred delegates, who will have abso- lute power to change any portion of the laws of the organization. I wish you all a very prosperous New Year. J. E. Yeager, Jr., L. C. Eastern Dist. Wheeling Division — Day and night joint meetings were held at Wheeling December 14th, both the Wheeling and Pittsburg Divisions being well represented, with Bro. Allender, local chairman, presiding. General Chairman E. N. Van Atta and Bro. Carr, of Pitts- burg Division, made very interesting speeches and many topics of vital importance were discussed. Bros. Albright and Sigler also spoke on some im- portant questions. Brothers and sisters, we ur- gently request you to attend these meetings and help us to accomplish things for our own and your benefit. Bro. H. A. Shorter, of Bentons Ferry third, took a few weeks’ vacation and spent the holidays with his relations at Hunnington. Bro. A. G. Youst, first Glovers Gap, was off several days attending to duties concerning the safety committee, relieved by E. Voight. Bro. J. A. Moran, third Tunnel Siding, took a few weeks* vacation and spent the holidays with relatives in the southern part of the State, relieved by W. W. McFarland. Bro. D. S. Jones, third Mannington, is laying off, owing to sickness, relieved by R. L. Sturm. Bro. D. F. Wilson, second there, was relieved bv L. E. Wilson, No. 2 , while sick several days. Bro. G. J. Hcrvey, of Jacksonburg, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by J. Knowlten, and Bro. C. W, Hammond, of Pine Grove, by Miss M. L. Johnson. Bro. C. W. Secrcst, first Hannibal, on vacation, was relieved by C. Satterfield, and Mrs. Marie Turner, first Chestnut Hill, while spending the holidays with relatives, by J. H. Beard. Div. Cor., Cert. 754. Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. Illinois Division — Good 1913 resolutions: Pay division dues and M. B. D. assessments promptly, thereby being in good standing at all times. Talk O. R. T. and its benefits to the nons until they will be ashamed to work without a card. “No card, no favors." % Make a note of all newsy items and send to division correspondent on or before the 20th of each month. Give your work the best possible attention, espe- cially to the dispatchers; a prompt answer may save hours of delay to trains. The dispatcher is our friend if treated right; if given poor service what can you expect? Bro. F. D. Stephenson, third Mode, while ofi getting married, was relieved by Mr. Price. Con- gratulations to Bro. and Mrs. Stephenson, also Bro. and Mrs. Sneed, at Kell. Bro. W. H. Walker, agent West Ridge, bid in Bonnie agency. Bro. Maloney, third “VE" tower, bid in first Okaw; G. T. Beaver, second, and Bro. A. C. Fer- guson third. Mr. Peterson, second Moccasin, bid in second St. James, relieved by E. E. Sneed, who also re- lieved Bro. R. A. Graves at Mode a few clays, owing to sickness. Bro. H. R. Fogler, first “SX" tower, is trying out a position in the St. Elmo bank, relieved by Bro. C. A. Austin from second, and he by ex-Bro. L. K. Davis, Division 53. L. A. Kelly, second Kell, on three weeks’ vaca- tion, was relieved by V. J. Munie. E. A. Green, agent Ina, while visiting relatives at Kell, was relieved by Bro. F. F. Kelley, just returned from his vacation. Bro. G. W. Green, agent Bonnie, bid in second Salem yard, vice G. T. Beaver, who bid in second Okaw, relieved by Bro. C. C. Kniffen. J. *D. Wooley, B. & O. Salem, cashier C. & E. I. station nights, relieved by W. I. Pflaum. Not a scratch from any brother south of Kell this month. Send in the items each month and help me out. Also kindly notify me of any appli- cations you may send in. “JN” at “NY." Evansville Division — Our local chairman was so successful recently lining up the nons, that our division is now about solid. The members must now see that the two or three nons left are lined up by us at once. We all know how to do it if we will get busy. Local Chairman Bro. Skiles spent his time and money going over the line, and by the request of the members I herewith extend him our sincere thanks for his brilliant work. Owing to ill health Bro. W. H. Ray at Coal City has been obliged to resign and go to another climate for his health. This is a sad loss to us, and we all hope he will soon recover. Dispatcher A. R. Dakin, first Vincennes District, has returned after two weeks’ absence, owing to the death of his daughter. We all extend him our sympathy. Mr. Nichols, third Akin, has resigned. Bro. Me Neely, first Akin, is on vacation, relieved by extra Thomas. Bro. Georrget, off for a few days, was relieved by Mr. White, from the L. & N. Mr. Wheater, agent Decker, has taken his old job as cashier at Sullivan, relieved by Bro. Biddle, pending bulletin. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 103 Bro. McCoy bid in second Vincennes freight station. Bro. Ledgerwood has returned from his vacation to third Vincennes freight station. Bro. Roberts is back on second Seifert after several months’ absence, owing to ill health. Boys, come on with your new9 and let’s get acquainted; mail it to D. A. Joslin, Cory, Ind., and then watch the journal. D. A. J. Chicago Division, Danville District — Bro. Coffman, second “BX” tower, has resigned and gone into the grocery business at Rossville, re- lieved by Bro. W. E. Jones. Bro. Kaneen, agent Bismarck, and his wife, at- tended Ben Hur at Chicago, November 24th; also Bro. Young, operator clerk Watseka Depot, and wife, and Baggageman Wood and wife. Bro. Hampton, second Coaler, landed first “MS’* tower, relieved by Mr. Wade, later relieved by Mr. Montgomery, second Watseka. Bro. Prough having to work a 12-hour shift. Mr. Woods and Bro. Shotts at Coaler doubled until Mr. Laws, from the I. C., took second there. Bro. J. G. Acklemire, second Brazil shops, bid in second “MS” tower, “C” being closed and a set of dispatchers put on there. Bro. H. D. Hodges, second “MS” tower, went to second Bryce, vice Bro. W. H. Palmer, who landed third “MS” tower, relieving Bro. J. J. Harding, later relieved by Bro. B. H. Ray. Bro. Allen, third Missouri Jet., while off, owing to sickness, was relieved by Bro. E. J. Devore. Bro. Burton, “our poet,” third Wood Jet., off for the holidays, was relieved by Bro. Devore, from the I. C. Cert. 47- Pere Marquette R. R. To all Members Division No. 39 — Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. Signed on behalf of general committee, W. A. Knister, General Chairman. The year just closed has been one of the most important and successful the committee has known. The financial condition is better, our Order stronger, the brotherly feeling more binding, and your committee has been able to accomplish con- siderable with all these things to back it up. All the innumerable grievances have been handled, and but two, one a discharge for insubordination, and another for carelessness, were decided in our favor. Your committee has also been able to accom- plish more owing to being in touch with the gen- eral committees of other roads running into Chi- cago, and learning how these other roads are handling their grievances. We lost one of our good committeemen in Bro. Keeler, but Bro. Bowerman, appointed in his place, will, no doubt, make just as good a man. There is not a local chairman on the committee that should not be re-elected, and also be elected delegates to the convention, as that is where they get the experience. Bros. R. M. Burr, W. R. Adair, A. A. Patter- son, E. E. Dennis, wish to announce their can- didacy as for re-election delegates to the conven- tion, and promise the same faithful service they have given in the past. The annual statement will be mailed the mem- bers shortly. Also the ballots for election of the committee and delegates to the convention. W. R. Adair, G. S. & T. Pet os key Division — Much enthusiasm is being shown on this division over the prospects of a new schedule, and the brothers are doing all in their power to land the few remaining nons, and in a month or two we will be solid on this end. Relief Agent R. R. Parrott is now a brother. Also G. M. Cammon, a new man at Dublin agency. This is the kind of material we are looking for. Bro. Hutchison, first Kaleva, injured his side some time ago, and went for awhile on a trip to the Ann Arbor Hospital, but they were unable to locate the trouble. We hope he will soon be back with us again. Bro. R. H. Andrew’s, third Kaleva, bid in Wellston, vice Bro. Guilcman, who bid in Grawn, and M. R. Drescher, who bid in Petoskey third, is on first there, while E. E. Cross is relieving Agent Martin for a month. W. Birum is a new’ man from the G. R. & I. is on third Kaleva and Mr. Hogg from the A. A. is on second there, while Bro. Everhardt is re- lieving Bro. Hutchinson on first. C. E. Richardson, another new man, relieved Bro. McGovern at Kalkaska. Bro. Harrison is relieving Bro. Mostellcrs, agent Bitcly, on account of sickness. L. Ore, a new man, is also at Bitely. Bro. E. S. Burke, agent Sparta, and his wife, who acted as clerk, have resigned to accept good positions with The Holmes Mfg. Co. there. We regret to lose Bro. Burke and wish him success. Bro. Barry, of Bcllaire, recently spent Sunday with relatives at Sparta. Ray Buschert, extra, and C. E. Baldwin, agent Bendon, will soon be w'ith us. Bro. Hastings, Central Lake, is contemplating a course in M. A. C. as a florist. We wish him success. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God has seen fit, in His divine wisdom, to call from this earth to a brighter land, the wife of our beloved Bro. S. H. Nelson; and Whereas. He has been called upon to bear this grief and to walk with her no more in this life; therefore be it Resolved. That the members of the Chicago and Muskegon local, Pere Marquette Division No. 30, extend to him and his family their deepest sym- pathy and expressions of condolence in their great est earthly loss; and he it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions bo sent to the bereaved brother and family of the Digitized by CiOOQle

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104 The Railroad Telegrapher. deceased, a copy spread on the minutes of our meetings, and a copy also sent to The Telegrapher for publication. A A Gabouby, F. L. Otto, T. J. Story, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Shelby, Mich, Dec. 30, 191a. Please accept our sincere thanks .for the beau- tiful floral offering and sympathy accorded' by the members of Division No. 39. It is a pleasant remembrance to know that our wife and mother was so highly esteemed by the members of the O. R. T. S. H. Nelson and Family. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Cincinnati District — The boys on this district have taken the agen- cies placed in schedule at last conference as fol- lows: B. H. Stewart, Limeville; J. L. Rice, Con- cord; J. D. Webb, Quincy; N. G. Hemphill, Spring- dale; A. Wilson, Foster; A. S. Black, Ross; J. W. Jacobs, Brent, and R. Dickerson, Carrs. Augusta tower three tricks was abolished, and one new job opened in Augusta depot, assigned to J. P. Kellar. There is only one office open at Silver Grove, and that at the east end, the west end being manned by switchmen, who work twelve hours, same condition prevailing at K. C. Junction. We do not do the work of trainmen and^we must stop them doing our work by showing the com- pany that this is not conducive to good service in the telegraph department. The committee is after this, and will certainly have the support of the entire craft. J. -S. Fowler, of Fourth Street tower, Cincinnati, and S. M. Humphries, of Maysville, are on fifteen days’ vacation, relieved by an L. & N. man, and Andrew Jackson Boyd, respectively; W. T. Bierely relieving Boyd. A. L. Barker, who has resumed at “WG” Cabin, is between two fires, which the water of O. R. T. benefits have not yet been able to quench. G. B. Warren, while visiting his daughter at Foster, was relieved by J. G. Darnell. J. R. Coleman, Riverton, off on sick leave, was relieved by W. S. Sturgell. D. Slater, Riverton, off owing to sickness, relieved by C. C. Withrow. J. W. Alton, Vanceburg, has had much sickness *n his family during the summer and lost one of his little ones. We extend our heartfelt sym- pathy to this good brother and his family. H. L. Willis has returned from bis fifteen days’ hunt in the wilds of Lewis county. He and G. B. Rinehart, killed one rabbit in two days. This could not be called murder as the hare made a stand. W. E. Allen, of Greenup, was operated upon at Huntington Hospital, December 13th, for appen- dicitis. We are glad to learn that Bro. Allen is recovering as his condition was very serious. He was relieved by an L. & N. man. You will note wo do not use the prefix Bro. any more, as we do not use the name of any non- member living. After their demise, this depends on their past record. The flowers in the window at “DN" Cabin help to brighten the lonely hours at that point. Brothers attend the Queen City Telegraphers Club meetings, they are instructive and you should get acquainted with the good brothers from other lines. Meet us at the Grand Hotel. Compliments of the season. Icky Icky From Mars. Clifton Forge Division, James River District — There were not very many of us whose homes were at a distance that got a chance to eat Christ- mas dinner with our parents, owing to heavy bus- iness, and all the extra men being busy. Bro. A. L. Harding recently made a flying visit over on our district. Bro. Harding, third Basic City, is attending the Fishburn Military Academy at Waynesboro days. This being his third year there. Rev. Dr. John Russel Rodgers was called home very suddenly recently, owing to the illness of his sister. On account of the shortage of men your scribe and Bro. J. T. Jordan doubled two days, until Bro. C. E. Davis came to our rescue, who later relieved Bro. Ayers, on the sick list a few days. Snowden has been made a two trick office. Bro. Kent taking second pending bulletin. Cupid is said to be pointing an arrow at Bro. F. S. Grow. We had a very interesting meeting recently in Lynchburg. Bro. L. E. Hicks presiding, assisted by Bro. H. D. Scott, L. C., from this district, and Bro. H. S. Shuey, L. C, from the Mountain district. A good many things were said and done that would have interested you brothers who stayed at home, when you could have been there just as well as not. Every meeting seems to bring one more of our Rivanna brothers out, and one less of our River brothers. Why is that? Are you satisfied with life? Have you lost ah inter- est in the good old O. R. T. that has put you where you are today? We should strive to hold on to what we have until we can get more. Since the new schedule went into effect train No. 33 leaves Lynchburg at 5:30 a. m. Now, that will put a good many of you first trick men back in plenty of time to go to work at seven. Reports from each division were read and the James River was not the best by any means. Too many delin- quents and nons here yet. Good friends whom we would like to call brothers pay up and be men. I haven’t been a member ever since I have been a telegrapher, but I have never been on the de- linquent list since I became a member and as long as I am in the service and enough of us get together to hold a charter, I’ll be one among the number. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 105 Bro. W. H. Milloway has returned from an ex- tended trip West. Bro. T. L. Milloway relieved Bro. L. L. Strick- land at Balcony* Fall, owing to sickness. Bro. O'Conner is also on the sick list. Brothers come out to our next meeting in Lynch- burg and tell us your idea of things. We need your support. Cert. 579* IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, to call to her reward the beloved mother of our brother, Frank M. Sydnor; in token of our respect for our brother and his family, be it Resolved, By the members of Chesapeake and Ohio System, Division No. 40, Order of Railway Telegraphers, that we extend our sincere sympa- thy in their recent sorrow and bereavement. Knowing there is little we can say or do to com- fort the sad hearts of our brother’s family, yet we, as a body, bound together for mutual benefit, wish our brother to know that he is not forgotten in this sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of our lodge, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. S. I. Flesh man, E. A. West, G. O. English, Committee. Erie R. R. Susquehanna Division — Two big open meetings held at Elmira. N. Y.. December 3d, jointly with the P. R. R., E. R. R., D. L. & W. and L. V. were a success in every way. Bro. C. R. Elliott, local chairman of the P. R. R., was in the chair, and Organizer Wen- rich and General Chairman Husted, of the Eric, both gave very interesting talks on the general conditions throughout the country; Bro. Elliott also told us of the conditions on the P. R. R.. which we arc glad to know are improving. Our P. R. R. brothers deserve a good deal of credit for the noble struggle they are making against such tremendous odds. Bro. Husted made a special effort and traveled a long distance in order to be with us for this occasion, for which we heartily thank him. We were glad to see the good bunch of the L. V. brothers present who are making a strong effort to get matters in shape for a schedule in the near future. Let us give them all the assist- ance we possibly can. A Telegraphers’ Club was organized at the meetings, to be known as the Che- mung Telegraphers’ Club, located in Elmira, com- posed of up-to-date members of the O. R. T. of the roads in and around that city. We started it off with a goodly number of charter members. It will only cost $1.00 a year to join and all O. R. T. men on all the roads around Elmira should belong. The object is to instill and maintain a better social and fraternal intercourse among the members of the different roads. It is proving a great success in other parts of the country and we will make it a success here, too. Every member who attended joined. Bros. Phillips of the P. R. R., Lacey of the L. V. and Hesser of the Erie, were appointed as a committee to draw up the constitution and by-laws, etc. A meeting of this club will be held some time in January to elect officers *or the term and arrange for a club- room. We had some “nons” at these two meet- ings and we sincerely trust that the good talks given by our worthy brothers will have some good effect on them. We are planning for an open joint meeting at Wavcrly, with the L. V. soon, and the L. V. boys promise to turn out a good bunch. Let us do likewise. Come out and meet the Lehigh brothers and nons. They are a good lot of fellows and want to get acquainted with their neighbors. Bro. D. Thompson, of Waverly, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Shular, also Bro. Wilson, of Endicott, seeing the sights of New York. Chief Dispatcher Smith, off a few days recently, owing to the illness of his father at Owego. We are glad to learn that he is improving and wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Smith was relieved by Mr. Fahey. The stations at Chemung and Wellsburg were entered by burglars recently. Failing to find any- thing suitable to their taste they decorated Bro. Johnson’s tickets at Chemung with ink and mucil- age and smoked up his good cigars. Bro. Lawrence, formerly at “BD” and “MJ” towers, now Oneonta on the D. & H. and local chairman of the Susquehanna Division on that road. Good luck to you, Ed. Martin Hayes is supervising the foundations for the automatic signals to be installed on the Dele- ware division, now being made at Barton gravel pit. Phones are being installed on this division. The work has progressed as far west as Binghamton. Pretty soon we will be telling our troubles to the dispatcher over the phones. Here’s wishing you all a happy New Year. Div. Cor. Mahon in/ Division — • F. II. Andrews, second trick dispatcher, while working on new time card, was relieved by Smith (copier), and he by Hogan. Fenstermaker has purchased a home in Warren. Ray Lewis, who relieved him on “SB” first, re- turned to first “YO” Mitchell to second and Grimm to third, Licht, second “SB,” who relieved Meyer on third there, while latter attended Billy Sun- day’s meeting at McKeesport, was relieved by Ba- con, first ”JU,” returning to third “BR.” Shortage of men caused “GD” to be closed as a W. U. office, and messages are handled on tel- ephone from Niles. Genera Chairman Husted and Local Chairman Lowrie have arranged to go over the division, and call on the none. Digitized by CiOOQle

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106 The Railroad Telegrapher. Case made a flying 4trip to "DY” recently. Our committee has secured a date to revise the wage scale. Come to the meetings and you will know inore than by writing to know what is doing. John King visited Youngstown a few days. Agents Taft, Braceville and Williams Windham spent Sunday recently in Meadville. Bailey is spending the winter in Florida. Cassady spent a few days at Youngstown during the holidays. Barrett is quite a frequent visitor at “XD.” Kirby recently spent a week with his parents at Akron. Shriver has gone with the L. S. & M. S., which pays telegraphers more money for a like service performed. Slats. Canadian Northern R. R. Western Division, Goose Lake Line — At the recent meeting in Saskatoon, yours truly was appointed correspondent for this subdivision, so if I receive monthly notes from the boys, will do my best to have a write up every month. Our new schedule went into effect November xst, giving us practically the same monthly amount as our next-door brothers. We extend our con- gratulations to the general committee on its ex- cellent work in securing us the twelve per cent increase, shorter hours, and the many other amend- ments to the old schedule. All the above, however, cost money, which is covered by a special assess- ment, the amount of the first month’s increase. So come across, boys, with the necessary. The new town of Hanna, west of Alsask, to be opened up shortly will take quite a bit of work from Bro. Hammond, of Alsask. Bro. Jack Strong is now at Marengo, and Har- well, close by, was recently opened by Bro. Bates, formerly at Rosthern days. Bro. Howard, who was in bed a few days, is on his feet again. Bro. Cathey is “owling” there, and W. A. Gandy on days. Fiske often celebrates with a dance. Bro. Foss, the agent there, is big, easy going, good natured and single. You can’t blame the girls. Mr. Foley opened the station at McGee. A freight shed has been erected at Rosetown, and the staff there can now turn around with comfort. Bro. Johnston has also built and furnish- ed a private office. “System” is the motto there. Bro. Whitmore reigns supreme at MacRorie, and Bro. Underbakke is stationed at Ardath. Send me what news you can, boys. “BO” at “D.” Cert. 481. South End News — All the brothers were very busy during the Christmas season. Bro. Felt, Findlater, off a few weeks shooting, was relieved by Bro. Ketchum from the C. P. R., who is transferring to this division. Telegrapher Jones goes to “F” Regina, relieved at Craik nights by Gray Strong from “SU.” With the spirit the boys are going after the nons they will soon be lined up. I desire to congratulate the committee on the good work done in connection with the last sched- ule, which places us on an equal footing with the “best of them.” Brothers, do not allow the business of the Order to stand even with the present increase, and do not forget your duty to the company. W'e need not be ashamed to ask our committee to meet the company for an improved schedule ^f we have all done our part. There is no company in the world that treats its employes better than the Canadian Northern does, and the “boys” who, like your correspondent, have worked on other roads, will bear me out in this statement. Let us all “put our shoulders to the wheel” and “roll the old chariot along.” Send all the news you can to Bro. J. D. Healey at Bethunc. One brother can not dig up all the news, and at this time of year it is hard digging. Brothers on the Prince Albert division send your news to Bro. Jones at Prince Albert, who is correspondent for Division 43, assisted by three other worthy brothers. A happy New Year to all. W. S. J., Cert. 212. Central of Georgia Ry. Macon Division — The meeting called for December 8th, at Macon, was held in the O. R. C. Hall, and was thorough’y enjoyed by the faithful members who attended. It was called to order at 11:45 a. m., and ad- journed at 3:15 p. m., in order to allow some of the boys to catch trains for home. The meeting was a lively one from beginning to time of ad- journment, and all present are looking forward to the next one in Macon, which will probably be held the first Sunday in February, 1913, when we want to have a system meeting of every divi- sion of the Central. Notices will be sent out to each member. Don’t forget the date and when you get the notice, write for your pass and let’s have at least two men from each station, where it is possible to do so without getting on the law. If you are interested in the upbuilding of the Order and want to meet and mingle with the brothers with whom you work daily, then don’t fail to at- tend the meeting, where everybody gets acquaint- ed and has a splendid time. It is earnestly hoped that each member will re- mit for his dues as early as possible and have an up to date for the first period of 1913, by January 1st; also have your insurance paid up, so the home folks will always be protected. Let us make 1913 the banner year for the telegraphers and agents of the Big Central. There is only one non in sight to begin the New Year with, as all the rest have promised faithfully to line up on January payday. Bro. Cheney at Whitehall and Bro. O. M. Wil- liamson, third Bolingbroke, were recently married, Bro. Grube relieving Bro. Williamson while he is on his honeymoon. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 107 Bro. Batson, third Jonesboro, is on the sick list, Mr. Thompson relieving. Hapeville second is now on bid. Don’t forget the meeting in February, and get your new card so you will be able to attend. Div. Cor. Saiannah Division — Our division handled its full share of the Christmas traffic, and every one was rushed to the limit, especially in the passenger business. Millen second and third, and Wadley first are nn bulletin. Bro. T. M. Franklin has left without apprising us of his destination. Bro. J. H. Sweat has also left us. « The refusal of our chief to bulletin vacancies in “CD” or “GO” offices will be taken up with the proper officials, as the schedule says such positions shall be bulletined same as other vacan- cies. Look out for your wires, brothers, and never be absent from office without notifying the dis- patcher. Let’s start the New Year right, give the very best service we can, thus showing our ap- preciation for what we arc getting. After grievances have been sent me in regular way, don’t close the matter with the chief, as this is entirely out of order, giving me no chance to close my files on your grievance, or know how the matter stands. First submit your claim to your chief or superintendent, if not settled be- tween you, submit the entire file to me, and refer all information to me in the case. If members will respect their schedule, it will be much easier to handle grievances. Return your votes for delegates to Bro. Travis as soon as you get them. Last time a number were laid aside and not forwarded until after the elec- tion had closed. Promptness in returning the ballots is important, in order that they may be handled in a business way. I hope all the boys on the Savannah division will give me a fair chance to represent them. I understand I will have no opposition this time. Wishing all a happy New Year. Fraternally yours, D. M. Rogers, Local Chairman. Soutlrwestcrn Division — Let all of us remit for a new card before the expiration of the old one. It is just as easy to do it this month as next. By this time we should be able to see the fruits of failing to do this. Two deaths recently, right next door to us of members of Division 46, both behind with their dues, one only a few days, but enough to pre- vent their families getting the benefit of their insurance. Any member who secures five new members before December 31st will he given a solid gold emblem ring. Hope to see several worn by “SW” men. Bro. Love is back again. Bro. Sessions, of Terra Cotta, made a flying trip home recently. Bro. and Sister Pittman were off a few days recently, owing to the death of their little child. Division 46 extends sympathy. The block office at Merle closed recently, yours truly joining the “Big Four” at Smithville. Bro. Clarke spent several days in Thomasvillc recently, relieved by Bro. McRae, and Bro. Hud- gens made a trip to Leesburg recently. Bros. Lamar, of Powersville, and Reagan, of Americus, on sick list, Sister Lamar relieving the former and Bros. Hartzog and Cavender doubling. Sister Casey, of Webb, on sick list, is being relieved by Miss Fannie Radney. Bill clerk and ticket position Dothan now on bulletin. Hope some brother lands there. Bro. F. K. Sessions, from Dothan, bid in Lees burg agency. The non at Columbia never fails to put in his overtime claims, but can not raise the price of an up-to-date card. Some of you south end men put him right. Some of the boys are not claiming the overtime they arc entitled to. Our committee had a hard time securing this for us, and we should claim every hour that we make. The company is not going to pay us anything we arc not entitled to, so don’t be afraid to claim what you have coming to you. Cert. 41 1. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. Utah Lines — On November 15th I was elected local chair- man to fill unexpired term of Bro. F. M. Jones, resigned. Every non has been mailed a letter asking him to join us and up-to-date members have been asked to get after the nons and from the way requests to transfer to' Division 49, and for application blanks are coming in, the boys are getting busy. Keep up the good work, boys, and there will be very few on that non list I am going to mail you after all the good ones arc in. Nons who have received raises, some of them $7.50 a month, ($90.00 a year) have no excuse for not joining. I wish to thank Bro. Delagoa, of Ameiican Fork, for the interest lie has taken in rounding them up, and transferring members hoi 1- ing cards in other divisions. Bro. Watson has resigned Colton agency, on ac count of taking off helpers. Bro. Stanley reliev- ing him. First and second trick dispatchers at Wclby have been put back again. They were off about a month account of miners strike at Bingham. I'irM and second Cuprum also opened again. Bro. Sand- meir on second. Bro. Strong relieving II. Harmon, agent Ilebcr. was relieved at Murray by W. 1). Storrs. Bro. Vcrtrccs, Springvillc, resigned t" accept an agency for the Nevada Northern, relieved by J. D. Freeman. Pro. J. T. Woods bid in Mapb.t.m. teliev.d at Midvale by Bro. Milton from Mil I ,,ik. Id - < . J Digitized by CiOOQle

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108 The Railroad Telegrapher. Graff, cashier Midvale, on vacation to his home at Rantoul, 111., and the South. Spanish Fork, Colton and Park City agencies on bulletin, also second and third Mill Fork. Now consider yourself a committee of one to round up the nons, and send me the name and ad- dress of any member holding card in another divi- sion, and I will take whir! at him also. A little charity in the right place, goes a long ways, but when that operator say’s, “left my card at home in my suit case, or lost it,” politely say “no card, no favors.” W. E. Hopkins, Local Chairman, Cert. 73. Utah Lines Motes — Two men have been taken off at Castle Gate, Utah, also the men on Fruita and Thompson third. Thjre should be a general awakening on the Salt Lake division, especially. Give the new Local Chairman Bro. Hopkins, all the help you can in keeping up the membership. Furnish him the names of all the nons, keep a set of applica- tion blanks always on hand, help him line them up, and send him your notes by the 20th of every month. Bro. Hewlett, from the “SP” is on second Amer- ican Fork, and Bro. Brown is with the W. U. second. Bro. Dolagoa is now on third American Fork, vice “Mr.” Stanton. Glener Storrs, relief agent at Goshen agency, on the Tintic branch. Bro. Scott, from Division 54, is on third Mill Fork, vice Bro. Tubbs, gone to the O. S. L. The telegraphers from Rio have been moved to end of new double track at Narrows. Bro. Atter is now on first Nyum. Ckrt. 202. Southern Pacific R. R. Oakville, Cal., January 1, 1913. To All Members Southern Pacific System, Division Mo. 53- Brothers and Sisters: We extend to each of you, for ourselves and in behalf of the other offi- cers of Division No. 53, our best wishes upon the beginning of the new year. Nominations are in order, and will close January 31st, for local chairman, delegates and alternates to the Grand Division. Nominate a local chairman for each superintend- ent’s division, and one delegate and one alternate for each district, as follows: Lines in Oregon District, Salt Lake District, Shasta and Sacra- mento District, Stockton and Western District, Coast District, San Joaquin District, Los Angeles District, Tucson District, El Paso and Houston. District, Victoria and T. & N. O. District, and Louisiana District. We would urge you to elect your local chair- men as your delegates, as they are competent to represent you, and you can save Division No. 53 approximately $1500 by doing so, because your general committee will convene in Baltimore, Md., at the Grand Division - session to elect your gen- eral chairman and general secretary and treasurer. Your general committee will convene on Janu ary 6, 1913, in San Francisco, to take up revision. They will draft the proposed revised agreement, present it to the officers and adjourn to convene again as soon as a date is named by the company officers to take up and discuss same. It usually takes about thirty days for the company offi- cers to consider a revised contract proposition, and of course there is no use for your committee to remain in session on an expense to the division. Some of you have not paid your dues for the term ending December 31, 1912. We earnestly urge that you liquidate immediately upon receipt of this to avoid your name being dropped from the membership rolls. You owe this duty to your- self and to the Qrder. It depends upon the actions of each and -every telegrapher as to the results of the efforts of your committee in revising tne Pacific System contract. You should not only pay your dues and support your committee, but you should endeavor to_ secure the application of a non-member, if you have one working in tne office with you% If you are interviewed by any company officer and are asked what you think of the efforts of the committee in regards to what they are asking for in the proposed revised contract, you should advise them you have authorized the coipmittee to repre- sent you, and that you have no comment to make. I Suggest this because your committee is going to be reasonable and are entitled to your support. The Interstate Commerce Commission has ruled that nine hours constitutes a day’s work at all telegraph offices operated to exceed thirteen hours in each twenty four-hour period. If any of you are being required to work to exceed nine hours at such officea, please take the matter up with your superintendent, and if no relief is granted, advise your local chairman, as we desire to call the atten- tion of the company officers to each and every violation of the hours-of-service law. Dues for the term ending June 30th are now due. Six dollars for those holding schedule posi- tions and four dollars for those holding non- schedule positions. We trust each and every one .will remit promptly, as we want to avoid placing a special assessment to Revise the contract on the Pacific System if possible. Yours fraternally, W. H. Lester, General Chairman. D. W. Koppikus, Gen. Sec'y-Treas. Coast Division — I have been appointed correspondent for this division, and will do my best, but I have a heavy job here and need the support of every member on the division. One man can not pick up all the changes that occur on a division as large as this. I will mail post cards to different members on the division. Just jot down the changes as you hear of them and send me the card with what you have about the tenth. Our general committee needs the support of each man on the division to make the proposed new Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 109 schedule a success, and it is to our interest to help them with- suggestions, *nd financially if a special assessment is necessary. The first month’s raise of pay will offset the .special assessment. The information blanks returned to the local chairman shows that the nons are sujkiijg jtyM as much of a raise as the members, and the same working conditions, and they should be asked to help pay for the benefits they receive, the same as the members. See that they help pull the wagon to the top of the hill, then we can all ride down together. Get after those boys on the division whose positions have been raised through efforts of the Order within the last several years $25.00 to $30.00 a month, and give them no rest until they join. When the new men on the division come around to relieve you have application blanks ready and ask them to fill them out. Bro. Cowgill at San Carlos will supply you with all you can use. Don’t take no for an answer, but keep right there until you land them. Bro. Wallace, second Redwood City, is visit- ing friends and relatives in Texas and other south western points; was relieved by Don O’Gara, from the Sacto. Division. Bro. Spencer, San Jose “YD,” while off, ow- ing to sickness, was relieved by S. E. Tooker, from the East. Bro. Jack Lanigan, the old-timer, is back at "SJ” San Jose, after having a successful opera- tion performed tor appendicitis. Me was relieved by Mr. Oneal, from the Shasta Division, now re- lieving Agent Hudson at Sargent, laid up on recount of an accident. Mr. Stone displaced Mr. Moore on his return ■>o “ND,” San Fran., the latter relieving Bro. C. H. King on second Surf, who went to “BI” San Luis Obispo. Mr. Heistand was relieved by Mr. Williams, from the East, and returned to ‘‘ND” San Fran. Third man Soledad has been taken off. It is now Bro. Day second Pajaro depot. Thanks to Bros. Hoon and Doig. We need some more missionaries like them. Recent assignments were: Agencies San Lucas, Bro. M. J. Hoon; Lompoc, R. C. Jones; assistant agent Monterey, W. E. Fladdock; telegraphers, first Surf, Bro. H. A. McNair; San Ardo, M. E. Heistand; third, Gilroy, R. Oneal; night, “RD” Pajaro, Bro. R. C. McGhee; Gaviota, Bro. W. H. Pittman. Don’t forget to send your notes to me at Wat- sonville, Calif. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year. Yours fraternally, O. Harris, “HS,” Cert. 1558. Sacramento Division — This division is mostly staff system, with few telegraph stations, but is pretty well organized. Local Chairman Baxter will go over the division shortly and line up all the nons, including Tunnel 13. The three trick men and office cat comprise the population there, but the bear hunting is good, and any of the boys wanting to spend a few days there will be made welcome, as they are always glad to entertain any of the brothers who wish to stop off there a few days. “73” to all, and continued prosperity to the Little Rock boys, with their O. R. T. Club. “Ham.” Tucson Division — Bro. Heigel, second Yuma, was off a few days account of a broken finger. Bro. Barnwell, agent Gila, spent a few weeks on the Coast, relieved by Bro. Brough, from first Gila, relieved by Mr. Jones, from Tucson. Bro. Wilson is back at Red Rock. Bro. Flynn bid into “UN” Tucson. Bro. Harry Dumond is laying off to get married. Congratulations. Several new offices have been opened to handle tile increase in traffic. Dispatcher Howard was off a few days recently. “O.” Los Angeles Division , West End — I would like to know' if all the men in each member’s vicinity are members, and ask that each of you please keep a line on prospective mem- bers, and give me your assistance to increase the membership of this division. There being over two hundred men on the division, makes good work on my part very difficult, and I must ask the help of each and every member. The cost to join in Jan- uary is $10.50, February, $9.50, March, $8.50. Please let the non working with you or at the next station, have a copy of The Telegrapher, and explain to him that we arc trying to get an increase in salary, and better working conditions. It is to each man’s own interest that he join. Members of the reduced general committee of tho Pacific system lines in Oregon, and lines east of Sparks, will meet with General Chairman Bro. W. H. Lester, at Metropole Hotel, Oakland, Calif., on January 6th, to take up the revising of present contract. The information blanks circulated among the agents and telegraphers on divisions west of El Paso were forwarded to General Chairman Lester January 1st, and a statement from each local chair- man covering his district showing all positions and salaries paid, proposed raise, comparative state- ments and prevailing conditions at all stations. Any suggestions members have to offer, and information to give with reference to individual positions will be accepted and appreciated. LTnless the telegra- phers have filled out the information blanks and support the general committee's efforts, we will face a difficult problem. Bro. Lester has served the tiiirty days’ notice on the company that we desire a revision of the present contract. After presenting the proposition for the revised agree ment the committee will resume duty until a dat( is set for consultation with the officials. Get busy on the nons, and delinquents, please. Files of papers and information received at thi - office regarding steps to be taken and proposed method of organization are circulated by the local committee, and brothers wishing information may apply to the active members. Digitized by kjOOQle

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no The Railroad Telegrapher. Three applications received recently and as many more are expected during January. Addresses of new men are wanted, also Cert, and division Nos., and names and addresses of brothes on the S. P. belonging to other divisions, for trans- fer to Division No. 53. With best wishes, I am, Fraternally yours, E. Mulvihill, Chairman, Wilmington, Calif. Los Angeles Division, East End — Bro. J. G. Castleberry, assigned Ontario third, has returned to Imperial Jet., extra, relieving Bro. A. F. Thomas, who relieved Bro. C. C. Woodruff, Declez, nights, who relieved Bro. J. R. Ward at Beaumont on vacation to San Bernardino. Bro. H. P. Wilkinson, agent Imperial Jet., was relieved a few days by Bro. E. J. Brown, who also relieved C. M. Campbridge at Anaheim, who relieved R. E. Loomis at Ventura, who relieved Bro. D. H. McCor- mick, to Edom on bid, relieving C. C. Sheldon, who relieved Bro. E. W. Kalies, Ogilby third, to Declez nights, on assignment, relieving Bro. A. F. Thomas, who relieved Bro. E. F. Rowe, at White Water, who relieved Bro. W. F. Sharrocks, on Saugus firs$ to Los Angeles, “NG” third, on assign- ment. Bro. L. P. Hockett, Calexico, was relieved a few days by W. H. Riley, vice Iris days, bid in by Bro. F. E. Wright. Bro. R. N. Bunker, Iris nights, was relieved a few days by S. H. Bucklew, resigned. Bro. Sam’l Woodworth, agent Shorb, relieved a few days account sickness, by W. S. Spencer, now on second there, pending bids. Bro. W. Fitzpat- rick assigned first, vice Bro. Neel, resigned. Bro. D. H. Gates, agent Banning, on thirty-day leave, was relieved by B. F. Jones. Bro. I. B. Carl, while off getting married, was relieved by H. C. Cantrell. H. M. Tuttles, Tustin, Calif., relieved F. B. Swan, agent Heber. Bro. W. A. Post is relieving W. S. Caudron, agent Santa Barbara, account sickness. J. R. Blake, first Indio, bid in third Santa Bar- bara. Bro. F. H. Clements, “HU” Los Angeles, look- ing after his mining claims and farms, was re- lieved by J. H. Davis, a dispatcher from the Frisco. Bro. C. C. Dickenson, second “NG” Los Angeles, just reutnred from an extended leave. Bros. C. P. McCluen and B. L. Webb are extras in “NG.” Boys, it is impossible to give a correct line-up of things without your help. The items must reach me by the 15th of the month or be held over until next write-up. It is now Bro. Frank Geiger at Bertram again. Riverside Jet. tower may be closed up shortly on account P. E. building through there. Bro. T. J. McDonald, agent Camarillo, relieved two weeks by Bro. V. R. Neel, who went to San Francisco Hospital, threatened with appendicitis, which fortunately did not materialize. He now has a warehouse, owing to the increased work at Camarillo. J. J. Weiser has resigned to engage in other business in Los Angeles. Bro. J. H. Sargent, second Fernando, was re- cently fired at through a broken window back of him, the ball glancing off of the high-back chair he was sitting in, passing through the back of th* desk and stopping against the office stove. He phoned for help, but no trace was found of the would-be slayer. Bro. M. F. Skillings, is telegraph-clerk at Braw- ley. Bro. J. H. Sargent, Fernando, off during the holidays, was relieved by Charles Folsom, from the Santa Fe, and Bro. G. L. Harker, Fernando third, on short leave to Los Angeles, by C. C. Sheldon. Let’s all try and get just one non, it means just as much to you as it does to some one else. Nons who have been here for years, should be shown in what light the other men regard them. We mem- bers pay our money and help in every other way possible to bring about the things that give them better working conditions, better pay, and an op- portunity to still further better themselves, and we should give them no rest, until they join. Assignments; not previously noted: Agents — Chino, Bro. W. B. Duncan; Saugus, Bro. E. L. Rumscy; Thermal, Bro. L. P. Shutt. Telegraphers — First Indio, A. J. Russell; Whitewater, Bro. R. W. Keyes; nights, Glamis, Bro. E. F. Rowe; San Pedro, Bro. E. E. Branner; telegrapher-clerk, Brawley, Bro. J. M. Hodge; telegrapher, Red- lands, Bro. C. C. Yatcr; Carpenter, Bro. W. L- Wurm, and third, El Casco, Paul Walter. Fraternally, A. M. Hammond, L. C. Northern Pacific Ry. Tacoma Division — The second semi-annual ball given by members O. R. T., Tacoma Division, in Ccntralia, Thanks- giving eve., November 27th, was a grand success. The committees are to be congratulated. Every- thing being dene to assure everyone an evening of undisturbed pleasure. We have been highly praised by the press and public, and numerous ones who did not attend have expressed their inten- tions to do so in the future. The brothers should show more interest in advertising and boosting these semi-annual dances and help the committee to make them a success. Our next one will b? given some time next spring. We had only $2.65 in our treasury, December. 1911, when we formed our Social and Relief Fund, to assist worthy brothers and sisters, secure new members, pay lodge room rent and other inci- dental expenses. Since then we have remembered all brothers and sisters with flowers who were un- fortunately confined in the hospital, secured seven new members, paid out $24.00 rent and have a balance of $51.85 left. Only one brother, who is unable to attend any of our meetings has con- tributed to this fund the 25 cents per month re- quested of each member. The money we now have and that expended being contributed by members Digitized by i^.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 111 attending meetings and through the two dances given. This fund has proven a good asset for our division, and all our members should send in their 25 cents a month. “Numbers do not count. Bulk means nothing, unless intelligently directed; without organization success is impossible!'* Unorganized labor is utterly helpless when dealing with capital. There- fore, let us all work toward solid organization, and the betterment of the conditions of the working class. Be honest with yourself and fellow work- men by starting the year with an up-to date card. Sister Nellie Wiley, first So. Tacoma, is visit- ing in California, relieved by R. M. Offutt. Bro. W. S. Grover, third Roy, was relieved a f_-w days by G. O. Davis, a new man. T. L. Clifton, who relieved Mr. Steele, third Rainier, resigned, later relieved C. S. Sinsabaugh, first Rainier. Sister N. B. Mullen, was relieved while on vacation by T. J. Mullen, who later relieved Sis- ter Lola Graybeal. C. E. Weber, relieved Mr. Simpson, third Che- halis, resigned. Bro. H. A. Johnson, third Cowlitz, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. W. H. Wood, who later resigned and went with the Mo. Pac. A. E. Crawford, McIntosh, on vacation, relieved by E. Fullerton from Seattle Division. Bro. W. G. Calvert, bid in first Olympia. Bro. H. A. Carkin, first Elma. W. S. Grover, second Tenino, and J. C. Collins used his rights obtained by the O. R. T. to land third Rainier, but still refuses to join. Automatic signals being put in operation Decem- ber 7th, between Ccntralia and Sopcnah, and two men taken off at Napavine. Bro. Owens going to third Winlock, vice Bro. Peck, who went to third Roy, vice Bro. Grover. G. M. Hardy, a new man goes to Elma second, vice Mr. Seary, resigned. Bro. Burdick, third Sopcnah, resigned to enter other business. Bro. Kellogg, relief agent is relieving Bro. F. E. Cook, at Dupont, for three months. If all employed as telegraphers would show the same spirit that Bro. D. H. Dlick, agent at Adna, has we would soon be solid. Adna has been a non telegraph station and a non-schedulcd posi- tion, coming under the $4.00 assessment. When it was made a scheduled position Bro. I Hick re- quested Bro. Holmes to change his assessment ac- cordingly. Brothers and sisters, it is of the utmost importance that you attend the meetings and get together before our committee convenes at St. Paul. Don’t pigeon-hole the ballots and assessment notices, send the former in promptly and remit your dues and assessments at once. Assist our local chairman in every way possi- ble, and thus show your appreciation of his good work. Send Bro. Graham all the changes that occur in your office and vicinity, also postage, and receive a new seniority list. The writer will be relieved of his duties as correspondent while on vacation by Bro. Graham. Work for solid organization and the good of the Order. Cert. 878. Seattle Division, First District — Local Chairman Bro. R. W. Baker, has been confined to the Tacoma hospital for over a month, having undergone an operation for an abscess on one of his kidneys. We all sympathize with him and hope to see him around shortly in good shape. Don’t forget to vote for him for re-election and also for committteeman, and don’t forget to remit that $6.00 for a new card. That extra dollar is a good investment well spent. Bros. Finch and Ackley, of Kanaskat, will prob- ably soon have positions as deputy sheriffs; sev- eral weeks ago, armed only with stove pokers they overcame their adversaries armed with revolvers. These fellows will probably think several times before tackling the average railroad agent or teleg- rapher. W. II. Arnold, assistant telegrapher at Ellens- burg days, is on sixty days’ leave, clerking for the chief dispatcher at Pasco, relieved by J. R. Col- lins, from Auburn. Wish some of you would make a new year’s resolution to send in a few items each month. No doubt there are a -number of changes that have not been reported. Bro. R H. Cosgrove, third Thorp, while moving his family to Thorp, was relieved by C. Brunk, from Covington, where he relieved Bro. Weber a short time. Bro. C. E. Palmer, injured by an explosion of dynamite at Martin, is improving nicely. He did not lose a hand as at first reported, nor will he lose his eyesight, although his eyes are weak and he will be compelled to wear glasses. Bro. Robinson bid in third Martin, Sister Rob- inson is on second pending bulletin, and Bro. A. J. Baker is back on first. Bro. F. B. Davis has returned to second Ravens- dale from his hunting trip. Bro. Tom Currcn is back on first Ravensdale, after 60 days’ vacation spent in Chicago and vicinity, relieved by II. G. Amess, now at Sedro-Woolley. Bro. J. Floberg, bid in first Kanaskat. Sister M iss L. Erdman resigned second Kanaskat to take second Maywood. Sister Miss C. E. Erdman on third Maywood. Bro. Keiser, bid in telegraph agency at Bryant, Extra Dispatcher Bassett is back on first Lester, Bro. LaDow going to Sedro-Woolley. Local Chairman Bro. R. W. Baker, first “Cl '' Seattle, on vacation, was relieved by extra Dis- patcher Price. I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Cert. 85 Idaho Division — Bro. and Sister W. A. Marshall assigned first and second Weeksville on bulletin. Mr. Kilgore, manager N. 1’. employment agency, Spokane, relieved at Paradise a few days. Digitized by CiOOQle

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112 The Railroad TELEGRApffER, Brother Mansfield has been relieving at White Pine agency while Bro. Elver was visiting home folks East. Mr. Cruser has returned to Heron, relieving Bro. Partridge. Bro. Kay of Cabinet, is enjoying his vacation on the west coast, relieved by Bro. Thompson. Sister Cusick, of Clark’s Fork, was relieved by Bro. Culler a few days, who later went to second Cheney, and Bro. Forbes to second Clark’s Fork. Bro. Glen Davidson, second Kootenai, contin- ues his campaign for new members the same as he did at Trout Creek. Keep up the good work. Bro. Nye of Sand Point recently received a communication from a well-meaning brother, re- questing that Mrs. Nye join the Ladies* Auxiliary. Bro. Nye counters with a request that the Aux- iliary help him find the future Mrs. Nye first. Sister Percy has resumed on first Algoma, after three weeks in Missoula, where her little son was taking treatment at the N. P. hospital. We are pleased to announce that the little fellow is much improved. Sister Seymour, who relieved Sister Percy, during her absence is relieving Bro. Gephart, on third relieving Mr. Dierkes, agent Granite. Bro. Lamoreaux bumped Bro. Bartley, third Cocolalla, who bumped Bro. Thompson, third Granite. Bro. Walker bid in second Cocolalla, re- lieved by Bro. Jackewitz, on third Ramsey. Bro. Mays, second Granite, is on thirty days’ vacation with relatives in Paradise, relieved by Bro. Woodward. Sister Cunningham, second Hauser, on ten days* vacation, was relieved by Bro. Woodward. Bro. Stites goes from third Ramsey to Marshall. Bro. Hancock bid in Coulee City agency, vice Mr. Harper, who bid in Lenore agency. Bro. Leo Lentsch bid in Hartline agency. Bro. P. B. Ageton relieved Bro. Elver at Govan agency. Bro. Wilcoxon, at Almira, reports has been given a warehouseman. Bro. G. D. Thornton is relieving at the Kooskia agency. Recent new members are W. V. Jackewitz, of Ramsey; J. L. Forbes, Clark’s Fork; W. R. .Wood- ward, Granite; E. C. Clarke, Pullman; C. A. Culler, Cheney; W. H. Coad, Moscow; J. S. Harned, Trout Creek; Sister L. T. Gephart, Aloma, and J. F. Percy, Spokane-International at Sand Point. We commend their action in subscribing to the cause which means so much to all of us. May the good work continue. “Ye Scribe” is indebted to Bro. Davidson, of Kootenai, for items this month. No items re- ceived from any of the branches, or from any one else on the main line. Brothers and sisters, this is a matter which demands your serious con- sideration. It has been many months since our division has failed to have a monthly letter in the journal, but unless you do your part in furnishing the necessary data, the record can not be maintained in the future. Those who complain that certain news items are not inserted, fail to report them for publication. Every member should take pride in our monthly news letter and do his or her part in the work of preparing it. Report all news items to Bro. Nason, at Athol, before the 18th of each month, and he will see that the division correspondent has it inserted in these columns. “No card, no favors.” Remember this, when that confirmed non, who is working with you or next station from you, keeps asking you to put yourself out to do special favors for him. He is entitled to the consideration that should be given tvery employe, from a business standpoint only, but you should in all cases refuse to put yourself out to do him personal favors. This should not apply to non-members who have not had the time to unite with us, or have been financially unable to do so, but we have a few “hardshells,” con- firmed “knockers” on everything connected with the organization, who should be taught the lesson that our favors are for our friends. Dxv. Cor. All Telegraphers, Idaho Division — I expect to have the new seniority list for 19x3 ready for the printer shortly. When the list is out, I will mail copies to all our members. It is impossible for me to keep track of the many changes, and if any brother or sister is overlooked in the distribution advise me immediately and I will send you a copy. Yours fraternally, B. E. Nason, L. C. Dakota Division — I have been appointed correspondent for this division and will endeavor to keep it in the lime- light to the best of my ability. We have had no write-ups for the past two months, owing to Bro. R. C. Pravitz being transferred to Wilton and out of touch with the main line and most of the branches, and, like the rest of us, being kept very busy with the grain rush. Every member should now take hold with lots of enthusiasm and start the year 1913 with an abundance of push and vim. One individual can not keep track of all the changes and news of interest, and I hope the brothers will mail all they hear of each month to me at Sterling before the twentieth. Let's make Dakota Division worthy of its share of the name “Fighting 54.” We all regret the resignation of Bro. J. W. King as local chairman. He has been a most diligent worker, accomplished a great deal and made hosts of friends during his term of office. But we wel- come Bro. Earl Robinson, of Medina, as his suc- cessor and should all unite and assist him to continue the good work of his predecessor. Remit for your semi-annual dues and assessments for the term ending June 30th, get your up-to-date card and the pleasant feeling of knowing that your insurance is entirely paid up. This past year has been prosperous, and the non9 should now hand in their applications with the required fee. Get in communication with those nearest you and show them where it is to their interest to join at once. Digitized by L,ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Toyen, relieved on third Medina by R. E. Banger, of Ypsilanti, relieved George McCulla, agent Burleigh. It is now Bros. Toyen and Mur- phy there, which, with Bro. L. J. Agnew, makes Burleigh solid for the new year. Bro. McCulla relieved Mr. Seveland on third Steele, who took second there, Bro. Peterson go- ing to Minnewaukon agency. It is now Bro. Allen at Crystal Springs, and Bro. C. L. Kibler, third Dawson. General Chairman Sam Johnson made a success- ful trip over the division recently, securing quite a number of nons. Bro. D. Charles Poindexter will assist with the write ups and keep us in touch with the branches. Bro. J. P. Millikin, agent McKenzie, gave a moving-picture show there recently, having an out- he formerly used in the business, and expects to give several more entertainments during the winter. B. E. Donley is at Temvik, on the Linton branch. Any brothers knowing of a new man arriving on this division or holding a card on another should advise the local chairman, so he can arrange to have a transfer made. We want the division solid when we go in for a new schedule. Bro. R. V. Whitcome, second Medina, relieved by R. B. Lawrence, is visiting his brother at New Rockford and relatives at Minnewaukon for a month. Thanks to Bros. Robinson and Millikin for the news they sent in. Don’t forget to mail me before every twentieth the changes and your views on current subjects. Likewise, remember our motto about favors without a card. Fraternally yours for a big year, H. H. Ellsworth, Cor., Cert. 988. Rocky Mountain Division, First to Eleventh Sub- divisions— J. T. Flannegan was relieved on first “HY” Helena by Bro. I. E. Merrick, relieved on second by Bro. O. B. Nieswanger after three months’ vacation with friends and relatives. Mr. Flanne- gan relieved Bro. E. H. Sho waiter, “MD” Mis- soula, who relieved Dispatcher Thompson, reliev- ing Night Chief R. B. Dodds while on a trip to Butte and Helena. Bro. H. D. Fraser, “MS” tower first, off sev- eral days owing to sickness, and Bro. D. G. Kuffel and Bro. George Sirois doubled one day. Bro. G. W. Dana, who came to their rescue, later went to second Deer Lodge until relieved by Mr. Hoover. Bro. J. H. Lyle bid in Victor agent-telegrapher, relieved on Austin third by Bro. G. W. Dana. Mr. Cron, second Austin, has moved his family out there from the East. Sister Cooper bid in first Weed, relieved by Mr. Keneyon on Skyline second. H. E. Balzhiser, Blossburg second, was recently married, relieved by Mr. Blair, who also relieved Bro. W. F. Reidell, of Elliston, on vacation. B. P. Scott, of DeSmet, bid in third Elliston, vice Mr. U3 Johnson, gone to the Milwaukee at Clinton. Scott was later relieved by Mr. Holroyd. Bro. Hart returned to first Avon from his vaca- tion, relieving Bro. Amey, who relieved Scott at Lothrop. Bro. Wiegand has taken Drummond first, re- lieved at Deer Lodge by Bro. Dana, later relieved by Holroyd, and he by Bro. Odell, from the B. & O. S. W. Mr. Hinton bid in second Silver Bow, vice Carney. It is now Bro. R. T. Davis, second Drummond. and Bro. R. M. Tomlin, St. Regis third. Mr. Wilcoxen returned to Bonner, relieving Sis- ter Lucky, now on second Avon. Frenchtown second closed, Bro. Burnett bump- ing Non Coats at Lothrop, who says the O. R. T. doesn’t need his assistance and will never get it. Non Parks, at Garrison, has left. We owe Bros. Blankenship, Cuthbert and Wie- gand our thanks for the notes contributed to this write-up, and hope they will continue in the good work. D. G. Kuffel, Acting Local Chairman. Montana Division — Due to a misunderstanding, notes for November did not reach the journal in time for that issue, your local chairman being on a visit to the Coast. Bro. Harvey, third Park City, has returned from a two months’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Tracy, now on third Reedpoint. Bro. Hazlett, second Billings passenger depot, is on vacation. Bro. Connors, third Toston, on two months’ vacation to his old home in New York, was re- lieved by Mr. Riddell, and be later by Ray Hunt- ley. Bro. “Shorty” Arnold, third Hoppers, is on a ninety-day leave, visiting the Coast towns, Mr. Parmeter relieving. Sister Turk, Chestnut, is spending a month in “old Missouri.” Bro. Orman was a recent Butte visitor. Bro. Ogle is relieving on second Manhattan. Bro. Trostad bid in second at G. N. Jet., vice Bro. McEntire, who bid in second Bozeman. Bro. Manchester is on third G- N. Bids filed: Mr. Steric, first Bridger; Bro. Strachan, third Whitehall; A. H. Ward, first Whitehall; Vera Cassidy, second “WN;” Bro. Un- ger, third, and Bro. Skelly, third Belgrade; Bro. Ogle, third Manhattan. No passenger trains will be taken off this win- ter. The Northern Pacific is too prosperous for that. One of the largest orders for power and equip- ment ever given by an American railroad was placed recently by the officials of this road. It included 70 engines and 9635 freight cars, the total cost of which will approximate ten million dollars. Mail your nominating papers for local chair- man, also for delegate and alternate, to Bro. Holmes, as per circular, not later than February 1st. Three names will put a member in as nom inee. Then you will receive a ballot to vote for the ones nominated. Mark the envelope “Official Digitized by UiOOQle

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114 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ballot" and mail to Bro. Holmes. Put nothing else in the envelope. These ballots go to a com- mittee, who count them and will declare who has been elected local chairman, as well as delegate and alternate. The writer is not actively seeking election as local chairman. If you find one more suitable, he will be more than satisfied. There is plenty of work to do and all honor in return. Above all things, try to send in a few items of news and get after the nons. Let your local chairman know of all changes at your station. You can’t imagine how much that will help. He puts in two to five hours daily. You surely will not begrudge a few minutes occasionally. Be sure to vote for nominees. Then, when you receive your vote ballot, go to it; let’s get a full vote out. A. A. W., Local Chairman. Montana Division Notes — Our local chairman, Bro. A. A. Wilson, has re- turned from an extended trip to Los Angeles, where he was called on account of his daughter’s illness. We are glad to know that she is now im- proving. He was relieved at Reed Point by Mr. Parmetter, a new man. Second Bozeman was awarded Bro. A. J. Mc- Intyre, from G. N. Jet. C. E. Thompson, agent G. N. Jet., can afford a few weeks off for a hunt- ing trip, but can not afford a card. He was re- lieved by Mr. Manchester, a new man. Mr. Duncan, of Homestake third, relieved Bro. Jacoby on first Butte passenger depot during Bro. Jacoby’s illness, afterward resigning to go to the O. S. L. Third Homestake awarded to A. F. Geddes, who later left the service. Phil Kissinger is now there pending bulletin. Bro. Monthy relieved Bro. C. U. Brown on first Whitehall on account of the sickness and death of Mrs. Brown. The brother has our sym- pathy, being left with a boy of five and another a month old. Mr. Canhara is on second White- hall until filled by Bro. Ward, who bid it in. Third Whitehall awarded to Bro. W. L. Strachan. Bro. Perkins is on second Trident, being re- lieved at Lombard by his wife. J. R. Heebner bid in second Big Timber, and Bro. Wayne second Fromberg. Considerable trouble has been occasioned several times recently near Chestnut on account of the blasting tearing down all the wires. Business will soon resume its former propor- tions. There seem to be plenty of men at present. Murr and Jeff. Yellowstone Division — ‘‘No card, no favors’’ is our motto. But we do not always stand by it. What is the use of preaching a thing and not practice it? Let us all get busy and enforce this motto and see how soon some of the nons come in. Just as long as we keep granting them favors just that long they will stay out. What is the use, they figure, to come in and pay $12 a year when they can get the same favors that we can for nothing? Stick to our motto and they will soon be glad to step in. Try it. Business never was *so good as now. Still the force is being cut down. Third Richardson has been pulled off and the agent put on a trick; also third Hebron, Bro. Bandell, the agent, working first there. Sister Miss Mary Minton, second at Sims for over five years, bid in first Allard, relieved by Bro. K. E. Julian on bid. Bro. A. D. Gow is on third Sims. Bro. Vetter has been transferred from “GI" dispatcher’s office to Mandan, a set of dispatchers being pulled off the west end. Bids are out for Lehigh and Zenith agencies. The excellent weather is bringing in the grain rapidly, making business good all o%er the division. Bro. J. F. Shaffner, from the P. R. R., at Sims a few weeks, is now on second Rosebud. Our local chairman, Bro. M. A. Smoot, was over the division recently lining up the boys. Only one of those asked to send me the news responded. We ought to have a write-up in the journal every month, and if you will all send me your items about the twentieth of each month, we will have one. The only way to find out wlftt is going on is to get the news in The Telegra- pher. Some of you boys on the Second District, drop me a few notes and we will try to have a nice write-up next month. Send them to the sec- ond trick man at “GN” and your kindness will be appreciated. Cert. 1342. Lake Superior Division — A happy New Year to you all. Charles Cohen relieved J. M. Curtis, agent Mah- towa, who went to West Duluth first and cashier. Three men installed at Mahtowa on account of the rush, second and third filled by Bros. Charles Chezik and M. Malone, respectively, both new men. Later Bro. Malone, called home on account of sickness, was relieved by J. F. O’Neal, a new man. Bro. Kent, lrom Cloquet, is on a three months’ leave, visiting with his folks in Michigan, relieved by Bro. Wagner, from “DU," and he by a new man, name unknown. Bro. H. E. Carleson shortly goes to Deerwood first, which leaves second and third “DU" open for bids. Bro. Elwood Gray, agent Sturgeon Lake, while enjoying a few days’ vacation seeing the sights at the Twin Cities and Twin Ports, was relieved by Bro. Darby Gray, D. R. A. Dispatcher Davidson was off a few days on ac- count of sickness in his home, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Bro. Knowlton. Please send me all the notes you can, so as to keep me posted on all the changes. Otherwise 1 am unable to have a complete write up each month. Div. Cor. Minnesota Division — Second Fertile abolished, and R. C. Smythe is relieving Mr. Cowles, agent Red Lake Falls, who went to Brainerd to be operated on for appendi- citis. Bro. Malmberg is working a ten-hour shift at Fertile. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 113 J. H. McNicols, traveling freight agent, is back as agent at East Grand Forks, Bro. Voight being off on account of sickness. Agent Morse, of Detroit, is also laying off on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. Comstock, and he on third by Bro. Paul Lund, of third Glyn- don. Bro. W. W. Janke gets second recently opened at N. Y. Mills, and Mr. Suomela, a new man, is on third. Bro. Easton is on second Wadena. I wish to thank one good brother for notes this month, and ask others to help me to have a good write-up each month. Please notify me of any changes promptly. Wish you all a happy New Year. Div. Cor. St. Paul Division — Bro. and Sister Caldwell, first and second Darl- ing, off two weeks, relieved by former Bro. War- rington and Bro. Swan, respectively. Bros. Duffee and Anderson, second and third Elk River, each off several days with la grippe, not relieved. It is now Bro. Parker, agent Westport. Bro. Ayers, third Lincoln, came to the good town of Litttle Falls to do his Christmas shopping. Thanks to Bro. Brown for his efforts in helping us to line up the nons. Wish the brothers would assist in keeping us advised of any members who fail to pay the current dues promptly, so we may get after them before the sixty days’ grace expires. Fraternally, Local Chairman, Cert. 180. Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R. Our last meeting, held in Brewster on Saturday evening, November x6th, was attended by only fourteen members. Let us make a better showing at the next meeting, which will be called by Bro. Gebhardt. Everyone attend who possibly can, and tell your grievances there whether imaginary or real. When you come to talk them over you will probably find they are mostly imaginary. Remit your semi annual dues promptly. Make the delinquent list as small as possible this time. Don’t forget to send M. B. D. assessments to Bro. Quick at once, as it is the best insurance you can get. Get after those nons working in the same office with you and keep hammering at them until you line them up on the sunny side of the fence. Remember that "organization is everything.” When a stranger comes to work at your office, find out if he has a ‘card; if not, why? If he holds membership in some other division, get the card number and make a report to Bro. Baltzer, so we can get him transferred. When the com- mittee goes up for a revision of the schedule, it needs a solid backing, and individual effort is what will make this division solid. Do your best. J. B. Parks, Brewster nights, bid in New Cum- berland agency. Some good Order man go after him in the right way. Bro. L. W. Cartwright re- lieved Mr. Parks at Brewster until bid in by Harpster, later going to Clyde third. Haley, from Mingo yard, went to Connor days. Ely, from Mingo third, who bid in Coal Docks second, later bid in Mingo yard second, and L. D. Schultz, Mingo yard first, bid in third there, relieved by Bro, A. E. Cramton, and he on third Pittsburg Jet. by C. H. Bates. Chapman, extra, has been at Mingo four times, then to Shenodsville first, later to Pine Valley. Brothers, don’t let him forget his promise first of the year. McCreary received Ninety-third Street second, and Bro. J. L. Sharick is back at Brewster shops, after two months’ absence. Bro. Fulton, first Pittsburg Jet., while off to eat his Thanksgiving turkey, was relieved by yours truly. # The operators’ annual Thanksgiving dinner was a "howling” success, the only incident marring the pleasure was that some wicked person tramped on Bro. Rector’s hat, reducing his batting average considerably. Porter and Miner have been opened as night offices. C. L. Barton. Georgia Southern & Florida Ry. Telegrapher Sikes is first at "GS” dispatcher’s office and Harrison second. Halsam is at "UN” first and Dye second. Vandevetcr goes to "UD” and Seibert to "MY.” Evans is off sick. His wife was buried recently. The meeting at Valdosta on Sunday, November 24th, was very well attended. Lots of jobs are open and lots of men arc com ing along. Some of the boys would do well to answer their calls more promptly, saving delays and officials complaining. We have too nice a bunch for this to occur. Div. Cor. Houston & Texas Central R. R. The jewelers along the H. & T. C., for some unknown reason, were about to go to the wall, and the only way out of the difficulty was to have an order issued that all telegraphers must possess a standard watch, and, inasmuch, as the average "op” is a stranger to much of the big money of the country, it hit us all in a bunch, and it is no uncommon thing to see one calling on “uncle,” leaving some of his clothes ani sport- ing a watch guaranteed to run in some fourteen positions and withstand any climatic condition, electrical storms, dynatnocs, etc. It has been our idea in the past that the clocks in the stations were to keep time and to “OS” trains by, but it seems we were fostering a mis- taken idea and that they were merely a wall orna ment to make things look more homelike and cheerful. Save your money, fellows; we maj get another jolt some of these days — something like a standard uniform, cap, etc. Bro. L. R. Ham has taken a position in the agent's office at Corsicana. 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116 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Sam Forbes, second Dallas, who has been in the hospital six weeks, we are glad to say will soon return to work. A. T. Rawlins, second trick dispatcher north end, has been chief dispatcher at Hearne, and E. E. Slagle night chief at Ennis. Bro. Hyde, second trick operator, is working second trick dis- patcher north end; Bro. Burke made permanent dispatcher second at Herne, and Bro. J. E. Raw- lins bid in first “JO” Ennis. Third trick is now on bulletin. Bro. Mat. Moseley, our secretary, who has been under the weather for some time with his old rheumatics, is working again. Bro. VV. A. Wilkins, secojid Corsicana, is with the Cotton Belt at Chandler, Texas, relieved by Bro. Fuller, from the “I See” w'hile on bulletin. Bro. Carey made connections with a knife in the hands of an angry party at Navasota, and is in the hospital in Houston, but is out of danger and will be with us again soon. He is being relieved by Bro. Burns, from the I. & G. N. Bro. Lay bid in Waller agency again. It is now Bro. Cobb, and we are glad to greet him as such.. Telegraph offices opened up at Eureka days and Millicon nights. Wanted — Some live brother on the line to be correspondent. If there is one who will take over those duties, I will surely appreciate it and guar- antee to give him all the assistance I can each month. Somebody speak up, quick. Fraternally, A. E. L. First Division — There are eight positions now on bulletin. Bro. Steele bid in second Corsicana; Bro. Snod- grass, third Ennis, relieved by an extra, and Bro. Hestes bid in third Mexia. A new man at Mexia was recently discharged for calling all the crews tied up there instead of calling only the regular crew. Bro. Forbes, of Dallas, while off owing to sick- ness, was relieved by a new man from the Illinois Central. A few good “up-to-date” men are needed berc now, we don’t want any others. Make “No card, no favors” stand for what it means. If the fellow working next to you has no card and won’t get one, then don’t associate with him until he does. Your “Uncle Cube” doesn’t show nons any favors. “Cube.” Southern Ry. NOTICE OF MEETING. There will be an all-day meeting of telegra- phers, agents, and levermen employed on the I. C., C. & E. I., Big Four, Southern, L. & N., and L. H. & St. L. Railways at Evansville, Ind., on Sunday, February x6, 1913. at Vendome Hotel. Come. L. E. Crandall, L. C. Knoxville Division — To the Members: I wish to thank you for assisting me in my re- cent canvass of the division, securing sixty-thrcc members. The trip was made pleasant by the en- couragement and hospitality shown by the brothers, and I want to make special mention of the cour- teous treatment and hospitality accorded me by the brothers at Johnson City, Marshall, Barnard, Bridgeport, White Pine, Philadelphia, Lenoir City, Morristown and other places, and the several trainmen and conductors who materially assisted. It is much appreciated. We close 1912 with 205 members, a larger number than at any time pre- viously accounted for by the exclusive agents lining up, also more extra men carrying cards than heretofore. Out of nineteen exclusive agents on the division fifteen are members, and the same standing applies to the extra men. ' The year just gone has been one of the most prosperous in our history, in etfery branch of the service telegraphers are very scarce throughout the United States. Let us resolve that we will live better lives than in the past, and try to keep the resolutions we make better than the ones we made last New Year. During the year just closed two brothers with whom we were associated daily, Bros. John A. Cobble and John W. Liptrap, both loyal members, and the picture of health and physical manhood, were suddenly called to the great beyond. As we scan the M. B. D. report in the back of The Telegrapher, which shows a number of teleg- raphers’ deaths monthly, we naturally feel that at the close of another year we may not be here to xecord the death of some other brother, but that it may be one of us instead, recorded in The Telegrapher, as having been called to the great beyond, yet we heedlessly go on careless of the life we live. While I do not by any means wish to pose as an example of goodness (as no one knows bet- ter than I how badly I need to make resolutions, and keep them, and which I yet hope to do), yet at the close of each year I can not help but touch upon this point, the moral of which is that we should give more thought to the spiritual life and endeavor to be more faithful and show more appreciation to Him who shapes our destiny and rules the world. Wishing you a happy and prosperous year for 1913. I am, fraternally, W. H. Cord, Local Chairman. Members Knoxville Division — Quite a number, when filing applications for membership, object to applying for the insurance, notwithstanding many of them have a wife and children dependent upon them and have no other life insurance protection. This is a very great mistake. When death comes into a home and removes the breadwinner and nothing is left for their support through the dark and dreary days that are sure to follow, it presents “A picture no artist can paint.” A man is just as much obligated to make pro- vision for his family should he be taken off as when he is with them, and the insurance offered, by the Order is the cheapest in the country, and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 117 has in many instances prevented the shipwreck of the family when the telegrapher was removed by death. As a rule telegraphers have very little, if anything ahead, and in such cases when death intervenes and leaves women and children behind, passing around the hat does not always bring re- lief. Therefore, those who have not made pro- visions for the protection of those dependent should carry $1,000.00 in the M. B. D., if physi- cally able to get it. If it is a hard struggle to provide for the family while we are here abje to work and look after them, most assuredly it would be a harder struggle for them without our help after we are gone. If you have all you can get in the M. B. D., apply to some good old-line life insurance company for all the additional insurance you can carry, and the peace of mind that will come to you when you know that should you be taken away from them you will leave them pro- tected will help you to enjoy life more and will be well worth the assessment or premium paid out. I know how careless some are by allowing their membership to be forfeited, thereby taking their families from under the protection of the insur- ance. It is a very bad practice to allow yourself to get behind and thus forfeit your insurance. In the November Telegrapher, Bro. Quick re- fers to the death of a brother who died recently and left his wife and children without insurance. The widow wrote Bro. Quick, that “her husband had died very suddenly and that they were in very destitute circumstances,” asking him if there was “any way she could get his insurance, as she had nothing to bury him with.” This brother had allowed his membership to lapse and through the non-payment of the assess- ments forfeited his insurance. One of the mem- bers of our own division, Bro. Owen, killed by a train at Witt, Tenn., about a year ago, was behind in his assessments and his mother lost the insur- ance. the moral is brothers, see to it that your insurance is always paid up and thereby protect those dependent upon you. The creating of a general relief fund has been discussed in the division meetings and in the journal, and on my recent trip over the division many of the men asked about it. Many of the roads in the East have successful Relief Fund de- partments, and I think such a fund would be bene- ficial to our division, as we have no local treasury for the payment of division expenses, and when a brother dies funds for a floral design (which we should always furnish) have to be raised by a procedure that is anything but satisfactory. 1 do not like to collect funds in that manner. It is embarrassing to me as well as others, and I hope a fund of this kind will be created, as it could also be used for assisting brothers who may be thrown out of employment and on account of ill- ness be unable to meet their dues. Such a fund could be raised by every member paying in 10, 20 or 25 cents each month, say for six months, then stop, at which time there would be sufficient in the treasury to pay the bills, and as the bills were paid reimburse the treasurer. Some good brother, say Bro. Vaughan, Bro. E. T. Boyd, or any one else, could be elected treasurer, and when flowers were needed or anything else for a worthy purpose, it could be gotten without collecting from the men along the line, and at the division meeting the following month the bill could be presented and ordered paid, etc. This is only a suggestion. The membership can arrange it as they see best, but it should be gotten up im- mediately for the good of the division. With best wishes, Local Chairman. Knoxville Division Notes — Those who expect to see a write-up of the divi- sion every month should furnish the items of changes, etc., that come under their observation, and then there will be no occasion for kicking. Mr. Redwine, who secured the biggest raise on the division, says his law course costs all he makes. We hope he will soon be admitted to the bar, and if any of the boys get in trouble we can call on him to plead their case. Bro. Goodwin was recently married. Con- gratulations. Sister Alvis on vacation, visiting Bluefield, W. Va., and other old familiar places in the East and West Virginia; was relieved by Bro. Ploeger. It is now Bro. B. H. Welch again at “CH.” We regret the continued illness of Bro. Lewis. Bro. Geizentanner, third Charleston, has gone to house- keeping. Bro. Poarch’s little baby was found dead in bed a few nights ago. He has our sympathy. Bro. Whitehurst, of Runion “NC,” has our deepest sympathy at the loss of his wife’s health. The trip to Mexico apparently gave but little relief. Bro. Addleberg, Riceville, Tenn., is having good luck after the birds. Bro. Baker, of Coile, is on 90 days’ leave, owing to ill health. Bro. Smith’s daughter has been appointed to the ticket agency at Philadelphia. Bro. Kirby, at Lenoirs is on the sick list. Bros. Witt and Cash, Tyner, Tenn., and Bros. Berlin and May, of the East End, took the Scot- tish Rite special train to Memphis, Tenn., last month, where the 3^d degree was conferred upon them. Sister Mrs. Lilly Witt, accompanied Bro. Witt back from Memphis on the special. Bro. Cash visited his father at Poplar BlulT, Mo., be- fore he returned. Bro. Weeks and family had a delightful trip to New York and other eastern cities on his vaca- tion last month. Bro. E. R. Nichols, White I'inc, is back at work again, Bro. Walker having resigned and gone into business at Bristol, Tenn. Bro. Hewlett has accepted a position with the electrical department at Atlanta, Ga. Bro. J. H Peoples has been promoted to Muiristnwn agency. Don’t forget the meetings every third Saturday night each month, at Knoxville, Tenn. \"U are the loser if you don't attend. Digitized by CiOOQle

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118 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Ellis, third Hutsell, is on vacation, Bro. W. VV. Porter relieving. Bro. Hall has a new 20-gauge gun and probably won’t have to buy any meat this year. Bro. Lewis was off several days with a sprained ankle. I hope the brothers will handle the next write-up themselves, I can’t keep tab on the changes and news of the division and look after the other business too. “CO.” Charlotte Division, South End — W. W. Propsha, manager Greenville message side, off a few days, was relieved by P. J. Lyles, and Bro. W. K. Scroggs by R. W. Callahan. Bro. O. R. Doyle, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. A. P. Lawrence, who later bid in Cornelia third. Bro. I. C. Edwards, Crosswell days, while visit- ing relatives in South Georgia, was relieved by Bro. F. A. Sherriff. The station at Cornelia was completely destroyed by fire November 22d, about 1 a. m., which started in the freight room. The boys there are doing business in a couple of box cars. There will be a new passenger station at Gaines- ville shortly. It’s now Bro. McBrayer at Fly Branch, and we have the promise of a couple more. Keep the good work up boys, and let’s have this division solid when our committee goes to Washington. Bro. R. L. Echols was on third Mt. Airy until bid in by M. N. Sewell. Bro. B. F. Cheek, agent Lavinia, off recently, was relieved by B. F. Moss, a new man, who went to Deer Court third when it was made con- tinuous, with P. Atkinson on second, pending bids in. Business continues good and more offices will probably soon be opened. Bro. J. F. Ayers, second Greenville, was re- lieved a few days by P. J. Lyles. Bro. J. V. Wallace, third Early, off sick several days, was relieved by Bro. F. A. Sherriff. Bro. R. L. Echols, while attending court at West Point, was relieved on Mt. Airy third by M. N. Sewell, who later relieved Bro. N. W. Boggs, second there, who relieved Bro. J. A. Barker on third Calhoun, gone to Lula second. Bro. W. M. Cureton, who relieved Bro. V. C. Martin on Madison third, was later relieved by Mr. C. J. Mulky, and relieved Bro. T. C. Pool, third Duluth, on vacation. Bro. P. L. Turner, Toccoa first, was relieved a few days by O. Bass of third there, and he by Bro.. R. L. Johnson, second Lula, which was bid in by Bro. J. A. Barker of Calhoun third. Bro. Joe Brown, second Ayersvillc, had his barn completely destroyed by fire recently, losing a valuable horse. Boys, why can’t we have a meeting in the near future? With best wishes for a happy and prosperous New- Year to all. I am, fraternally, B. W. Grant. Atlanta Division, North End — The recent monthly bulletin shows that it’s about time for some of us to get busy and attend to business. Keep after the nons and remember our slogan: “No card, no favors.” If you practice this it will have a telling effect. Let’s try again and see if we can’t have a meet ing at Rome about every two or three weeks, with a good attendance. Silver Creek tower opened with E. H. York, first; Bro. W. E. Dellinger, second, and Bro. Mc- Loud, an old I. C. boy, third. Plainville opened, but closed again unt»l suffi- cient operators could be secured. Bro. R. R. Jones, first Rome to dispatcher’s office, relieved by H. G. Gay, and he on second by Bro. Ed Williams, relieved on third by Bro. R. W. Robertson, who later bid in third Plain- ville. An extra set of dispatchers has been put on between Macon and Brunswick, north end — Lemon, Bulloch and Perkins; south end — Gun- thorpe, Mosley and Ayers; south of Macon — Mc- Lendon, McQuay and Shelton; Kennon, extra. The relay office in the Equitable building and dispatcher’s office will be consolidated in the new building nearing completion. Let’s wake up and get busy. Happy New Year. Div. Cou. Birmingham Division — About fifteen new men were put on recently, owing to the increased business, and now nearly every office on the division is working night and day. Let us all show the company that we are work- ing for the betterment of conditions and that w’e appreciate our jobs by rendering the best service possible. There is no excuse for a man sleeping on an eight-hour or nine-hour job; there are too many lives and too much property at stake. Bro. A. L. Oden, at Muscadine, Ala., and Bro. C. B. Isbell, at Fayette, Ala., were recently mar- ried. Congratulations. Bro. C. M. Hankins is now at Covin, Ala., and Bro. J. Q. Carpenter is able to be out again. Local Chairman Kipp, at North Birmingham, desires you to furnish him with a list of the names of nons nearest you, and he will arrange to line them up. Remit your dues promptly to Bro. O. R. Doyle, Calhoun, S. C., for the first half of 1913, and get your new card. Don’t put this off until you be- come delinquent. Wish all^a happy and prosperous New Year. TIurdkr. IVashington Division — We are almost 95 per cent solid, and the extra men are showing their willingness to join as soon as they earn the money to do so. It the Order fails to accomplish all w’C think it should, each one of us is to blame to the extent that we are capable of lending support and help, if we failed to do so. The few who are with- holding their support, while admitting that the Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 119 Order is protecting their positions and seniority rights the same as the members are being pro- tected, should remember this. Combination, co- operation and organization is the order of the day, and no :mprovement can possibly be brought about in any branch of the industrial world without joining together in an effort for its accomplish- ment. Our committee is in Washington, and no doubt we will soon have one of the best schedules in the South. Changes have been rather numerous, but as 1 have not received a single note, I may not be able to name all of them. Bro. J. W. Teates was on first Calverton dur- ing the absence of Bro. Jacobs, Bro. F. G. Faulkner on second Arrington, and Bro. Culton McCleary on third Tye River. The new temporary offices recently opened were not advertised, and are all filled by extra men. Bro. Burgess, first Charlottesville, is being re- lieved by Mr. Fields. I hope the boys will send me some notes and notice of any changes that may occur, in order that we may have a good write-up each month. Here's wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year. Div. Coe. Virginia & Southwestern Ry. Bro. A. R. Harklerood, the popular agent at Mountain City, in the service for a number of years, died November 25th of Bright's disease, leaving a wife and four little children. Ilis funeral at Bluff City, Tenn., was in charge of oui mem- bers, many of whom attended. There were many beautiful floral designs, among them being an O. R. T. wreath; the largest and prettiest design be- ing one sent by the Agents* Association of this road, of which Bro. Harklerood was a member. Bro. T. H. Groner, of Clinchport, is at Moun- tain City agency pending bids, having relieved Mr. Trivelt, who went there when our deceased Bro. Harklerood was taken ill. Traffic is very heavy now, so each one do his best in helping handle it. Our new contract may give us more for doing so. Bro. J. N. Wagner, agent Dufficld, was recently called to his home at Hunter, Tenn., owing to the illness and death of his mother. Bro. A. C. Homrick, owing to illness, resigned at St. Charles and is now at his home at Elk Park, N. C., succeeded by Bro. D. F. McCoy, of the V. C. Ry. Bro. T. H. Groner, of Clinchport, was relieved on vacation by Bro. W. J. Draper, and hr at Big Hone Gap by Bro. E. Counts, relieved on third Appalachie by Mr. Owens. Our local chairman made a very successful trip over the line recently. He secured promises of all the remaining nons but one for January 1st. \ ou brothers located near a worthy non should not stop until you bring him over. Show him the many ways he has been benefited by the O. R. T., and remember: “No card, no favors. Cert. 207.2. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our beloved brother, A. R. Harklerood, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that Division 59 (V. & S. W. Ry.), Order of Railroad Telegraphers, has lost a true friend and faithful member; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved fam- ily our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his wife, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of the dvision. M. P. Ward, M. E. Farris, C. F. Smith, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heaveniy Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved mother of our worthy brother, J. M. Wagner; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 59 (V. & S. W. Ry.), Order of Railroad Telegra phers, extend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted family and brother their sincere and heart- felt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion. M. P. Ward, M. E. Farris, C. F. Smith, Committee. Queen & Crescent Route (North). Alabama Great Southern Ry. — The boys are at work on the new block jobs, which have given employment to several new men. Wc hope the brothers will continue to answer the telephones promptly — the only drawback to the jobs. Bro. A. Thiel bid in first Tuscaloosa. Mr. Smith is on third there pending bulletin. Bro. Britton, of Bessemer, has been appointed superintendent of signals since the block opened up, relieved at Bessemer by Bro. May, from the A. C. L., pending bulletin. Bro. J. J. Carter, second York, has been ap- pointed local chairman. lie recently made a fly- ing trip to Birmingham. He is endeavoring to get the A. G. S. in first-class shape, and we must do everything we can to help him. The company has not yet been able to secure enough operators to open all their block jobs. Those bidding on positions should send a copy of their bids to Bro. Carter at 'i ork, Ala., so that he can sec that all get their rights. Any Digitized by CiOOQle

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120 The Railroad Telegrapher. changes or news of any kind will be appreciated if sent to me at Boligee, Ala. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Bro. Carter’s wife, and hope she will soon be out again. Some good brother on the north end kindly take in the notes there and send them in about the fifteenth of each month, thereby giving us a good write-up in the journal. Wish all a happy and prosperous New Year. Yours fraternally, J. H. Anderson, Local Cor. Queen & Crescent Route (8outh). Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Ry. — We are going to try and have a write-up in the journal each month hereafter. Send in all changes and other news you can by the aotli to the local chairman. Bro. Hoge, relief agent, relieved Mr. Runge, agent Arcadia, several days. Don’t forget your new card for 1913. It is the nicest one ever. Tell the boys to all get busy and see how many new members we can get the beginning of the new year. Business is good, but the pay remains the same. Our own fault. Let’s get thoroughly organized. Help with the write-up in the journal each month, and help the local chairman to line up the nons. Send him the names of all the new men that come on the line and let him know what division they are from if members, so they can be transferred to this division. If they are nons get application blanks and go after them. Pay up your dues and see that others do likewise. Ninety-Four. Chicago & North Western Ry. Sioux City Division — With the coming of the Parcels Post we have our last year of reasonable express commissions. California tourist tickets are going begging in the face of our almost unusual winter weather. “See Iowa first.” Bro. Graham, from the Burlington, has taken Stanhope agency. Bro. Sands, of Stratford, has purchased a home in Ames, Iowa. Bro. Hayes, second Camaroon, assigned Sac City telegraph position. One of the discharged C. T. U. A. men from Western Union Sioux City, is on second Qamaroon. Bro. Short is on vacation. Bro. Boysen relieved Mr. Wakeley at Lake City, promoted to freight inspector. Bro. Fagan relieved F. H. Baker a few days. Mr. Colburn, our new traveling freight agent has been around making the acquaintance of the agents and the public. We bespeak for him the co-operation of all the boys on this division. The convening of our general committee is more costly for the telegraphers than any other of the brotherhoods. They only have to negotiate upon the various kinds of work, while we have to prac- tically take each man employed and each position in the schedule and work them out one by one. This takes lots of time and money. Therefore, if we expect results we must pay our dues promptly. We hope that all of the members of this divi- sion will do so, in order that we may have a clean slate at the end of the dues period. We regret losing Superintendent A. W. Towsley, a perfect gentleman at all times, but rejoice in his promotion to second vice-president of the Ann Arbor R. R., and follow him with our best wishes for the success he so richly deserves. T. R. Galena Division — T. P. Dunbar, Proviso first, and Bro. B. E. Melloan.West Chicago third, who have been check- ing up delays at Proviso, and Dunbar days and Melloan nights for about 60 days, were relieve i respectively by Brown, Proviso second, relieved by F. J. Cantillon, and a Dressander, a new man, relieving Melloan. Bro. Collins, relieved by Holtzman on Proviso third, relieved Bro. Seaton at Nelson, who bid in Elburn agency, vice Cooper, resigned. Bro. “Bob” Hamilton, relieved on second Nelson by G. W. Reiners, relieved Bro. Dean, agent Nelson, laying off to tackle matrimony. Bro. W. S. Weller, first “HM” tower, while off 6ick was relieved by F. J. Cantillon. Bro. Mat- thews is relieving Bro. Rigby at Dundee. Bros. Melloan, Division 93, Ray 91 and Matthews 108 have been transferred to 76. Bro. Adler relieved Weber at Maywood, who re- lieved Agent Stringer at Troy Grove. Quite a number of the boys attended the C. O. R. T. Club smoker November 21st, at the Masonic Temple, Chicago. More of the brothers should attend those meetings. Bro. L. F. Zadnichek has returned to third De- Kalb, after being at Union Grove station seven months, Bro. Sheller returning there. Bro. W. P. Matthews relieving J. W. King at Aurora, and later Bro. Rigby at Dundee. The boys at De- Kalb have been moved down stairs in the “new” yardmaster’s office. The general committee will soon convene in Chicago to negotiate for a new schedule. Let’s remit for our dues again early and get in all the nons we can making the division as near 100 per cent solid as possible. The phones will soon be working on the double track on this division. “HM” tower second bid in by F. O. Leath, Terra Cotta agency by J. S. Johnson and Manlius days by Bro. H. Goodman. No bids on North yard and “Q” tower. Everybody is busy now preparing for the exam- ination we will have to take on the new books of rules. Would like to have some brother on the Peoria and Freeport line send me some news each month. Zad. Madison Division — The automatic signals are now in operation on the double track, Butler to Clyman Jet. Butler is a three-trick office, with J. Cole on first, B. F. McIntosh second and H. E. Spornot third, J. E. Holden relieved the latter a few days. Tower Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 121 “BJ,” the interlocking plant at the north end of Butler is also three tricks, with G. G. Avery first, Bro. C. J. Schroth second and A. E. Kling third. Sussex was made a one-man’s station, with Bro. C. R. Schwartz as agent, also North Lake, with J. A. Masners in charge. Bro. H. E. Collins bid in Ashippan and Bro. Knute Passclt is agent at Lebanon. Bro P. H. Steinhoff, first Clyman Jet. interlock ing plant, while visiting his parents at Onalska was relieved by Bro. P. W. Avery, the agent, and he by Bro. E. S. Smith. Bro. W. W. Owen, Cly- man Jet. second, resigned, Ts now with the Soo line, relieved by L. H. Hartwig on bid. \V. R. Peterson is on Clyman third pending bulletin. All the stations on the new line east of Friend- ship are busy loading tons of brick cheese from the factories there. Bro. M. H. Hanson’s wife, agent South Beaver Dam, was called to Albany owing to sickness. Bro. G. E. Waala, South Beaver Dam second, is back from his honeymoon. Bro. B. G. Main is on South Beaver Dam third pending bulletin. Bro. L. D. Brown, agent South Randolph, has a fine new flat over a large department store to live in, near the depot. His wife and twin boys spent the holidays in Madison. Bro. A. Thiele is now on Friesland second and Bro. D. Dwyer on Friesland third pending bulle- tin. Bro. J. M. Jenks, third Dalton, spent Xmas with relatives at Wild Rose, relieved by Bro. E. S. Smith. Bro. C. G. Elgas is acting agent at Glenoak, vice Bro. H. E. White, who bid in Brooklyn third. Bro. O. N. Skundbcry is on second Glenoak. Bro. A. C. Deutschbien, agent Arkdale, is acting agent at Buffalo, while on bid, vice Bro. P. R. Sellman, resigned. Bro. Kuea, third Oxford, on vacation at his home at Haugan, Wis., was relieved by Bro. R. T. Wilson, who later spent Xmas with his parents at Montello, Wis. Grand Marsh is now a two-man station, Bro. C. M. Shane being agent and R. H. Lowe on second. A number of the trainmen are building homes at Friendship, the division headquarters on the new line. The stores and houses are scattered among pine and oak trees which hide them from view passing through. H. A. Ueker is dispatching third on West End, Bro. P. M. Kccffe relieving him on first, relieved by Bro. E. B. Keefe on second, and Bro. R. C. Yahnkc on third. G. P. Bixby, back again, is on Neccdah third pending bulletin, and Bro. A. W. Axelson on second. L. C. Mertcns is at Shennington agency while on bulletin, vice Bro. G. II. Doering, resigned. North Tomah, Tunnel City and McCoy are now one-man stations, with Bros. M. H. Friesleben, W. H. DeHart and W. II. Richards in charge respectively. Bro. C. M. Kecffe, tower “DO” was relieved a few days by Albert Divan. Bro. E. S. Egan bid in Whitson agency, vice Bro. A. G. Verch to Platteville pending bulletin; and L. C. Rains, on Chase second, vice Bro. Jay Porter, while up for bids. Bro. Hugh Rice, second Madison, off several days sick, was relieved by Bro. J. W. Hibbard, relieved on Elroy third by Bro. N. A. Browne. Bro. Frank Haas of Janesville is at Deerfield pending bulletin. Bro. Edw. Welch is relieving Bro. C. E. L. Hansen, tower “OS” first, and I. Childs is re- lieving Local Chairman Schneider at Dausman, while they are on committee work. Bro. Ed. Schmidt, agent Summit, has returned from his farm in Canada, and Bro. C. A. Hummill who relieved him is at Lavalle second. Bro. A. L. Crump, agent Kendalls, has also re- turned from Canada, where he is interested in land, relieved by W. B. McKillip. A. G. Thomas is relieving Bro. J. F. Gannon, agent Mendota, on vacation. Bro. S. S. Webster relieved Martin Henderick- son, second Evansville, when he went to Chicago to have his leg treated. O. S. Butterfield relieved Bro. F. E. Warner, first “B” Baraboo, while visiting Chicago. Bro. C. L. Wilcox, agent Union Center, is slowly recovering from a severe attack of diphtheria, but is not yet able for duty. Let us not forget our dues when they are due. Div. Cor. Northern Wisconsin Division — Bro. Tingley, second Fon du Lac, off a few days to be married, was relieved by Bro. Hutchinson, third Oakfield. We all wish “Bill” a happy and prosperous married life. Second trick Wilton Jet. was pulled off, Bro. Kuenzi visited a few days at Oshkosh, then relieved Bro. Monroe at Fon du Lac, later going to South Oshkosh second, Bro. Mack laying off sick. Bro. Zuehlke was over the division lately, lining up the nons. He and his family spent Thanks- giving at Iron City, Mich., with relative®. lie was relieved by Mr. McCoy, who later relieved Bro. Steeves on second "DS” and then resigned. Bro. Zuehlke is offering a dollar to every brother sending him the application of a new member. Get a list of the nons on this division, brothers, and let’s try to land them. One a month pays your dues. Eight of the boys attended the Fon du Lac meeting on December 25th. Bro. Panzer bid in third Burnett, relieved at Chester agency by Bro. llerrman, of Division 23, from third Bui nett. Bro. Builten, second trick Johnson's Creek, bid in the agency there, vice Swap, resigned. John son’s Creek second and Ft. Atkinson first now on bulletin. Jack Harris has been over the division, giving instructions on the local book of rules. Bro. Hassman, agent Wild Rose, is relieving Bro. Jaehnke at Fort Atkinson, owing to ill health. Digitized by kjOOQle

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122 The Railroad Telegrapher. Send all news items you can to Local Chairman Zuehlke, at Appleton, before the twentieth of each month, and keep the brothers on this division posted in this way. Remember: “No card, no favors.” Div. Co*., and Cert. 1S53. Minnesota Division — Assignments: Agents — Porter, Minn., T. E. Ericksson; Meriden, Bro. E. L. Backstrom; Jud- son, E. W. Johnson. Agent and telegrapher — St. Peter, Minn., F. A. Biersdorf. Telegraphers, first — Rochester, Minn., N. O. Tubcrg; New Ulm, R. A. Pfcfferlee; second — Janesville, H. T. Janke, Springfield, Minn; C. E. Mielke; third — St. Peter Jet., W. H. Byers; Eyota, F. Meyer; New Ulm, E. A. Nupert On bulletin: Telegraphers — second Canby, St. Peter Jet. and Judson; second and third Mankato Jet; third — St. Charles and Janesville. Bro. E. C. O’Connor, second Lewiston, visited a few days recently at Chester and Rochester. Mrs. J. H. Furey, wife of the agent at Stockton, recently visited Bro. and Mrs. H. Jones. Bro. L. L. Larsen, formerly of St. Peter Jet., writes from Bliss, Idaho, that he is much pleased with the change. We all wish him unlimited suc- cess. Bro. J. J. Schlekeau, agent Eagle Lake, on a few days’ vacation was relieved by Telegrapher Luedke. Caution cards on this system were recently abolished. This caused St. Charles, Judson and Mankato Jet. third to be reopened to shorten the blocks. A large majority of the recent assignments were new men. This reason alone should make us see that they get on the right side of the fence quickly. Messrs. Boyle, Prescott and Carroll have been riding the time freights over the division recently, with a view of cutting down some of the delays and make faster time, especially on the Middle Division. Bro. J. G. Johnson, first Owatonna, was relieved on Christmas vacation by Bro. E. J. Dunn, from Tracy. Bro. W. F. Swanson, agent Judson, attended the meeting of the Eagles in Mankato recently. We should have one of our old-time rousing meetings soon, with a big turnout. Brockway and Sanborn and Bros. Groh and Mosher, of Mankato, attended the ball at Man- kato, given by Division 4, on November 22A. We would do well to take notice of “the Omaha” boys and see if we can equal them. I want to thank the fifteen boys who responded to my call for assistance this month. Their help is most certainly appreciated. B. H. Nixon, Eau Claire dispatcher’s office, vis- ited on this division recently. We have not yet had enough snow this winter to put in use the Rotary and Roger plows. Bro. E. J. Dunn, who visited Owatonna Thanks- giving, is now working there. Bro. A. F. Sieg- ler spent Thanksgiving at New Ulm, and H. F. Jaunkc, agent Traverse, at Janesville. G. C. Otto, who went to Wanda station, was relieved as cashier at Sanborn by P. Gooderum, from Porter. Telegrapher McConnell, Winona side wire, has resigned. Bros. A. J. Nelson and O. G. Groh were recent New Ulm visitors. S. A. Walrath, agent Ghent, while off owing to the death of his father at Kasson, was relieved by his son, bill clerk at New Ulm. Agent Kranzburg was relieved a few days by Telegrapher Vandorwarka, now on Watertown third. Telegrapher Pierce relieved Telegrapher Bartzen on second there while on vacation. Teleg- rapher Burrows has resigned. L. Kraft, from the Western Union, was on third St. Peter Jet. pending bulletin. Bro. L. B. Curran, off some time owing to :11 health, relieved Ticket Clerk Riley at Rochester a few days, but was forced to lay off again. Dispatcher Jim Jordan is the proud father of a nice boy. The committee will soon convene in Chicago to revise our schedule and the better the financial and moral backing it receives from “home,” the better will be the results secured. Let us all help share the expense as well as the fruits of its efforts by paying our dues more promptly than ever. Wish you all a most prosperous and happy New Year. D. J. M., Div. Cor. Black Hills Division, North Lines — Bro. J. C. Northrop is now agent at Chadron, vice L. E. E. Hill, now agent Rapid City, vice S. T. Skeen. Bro. R. J. Dietzler, from “FD” Chadron to Southwick agency, vice Bro. M. D. Smith, to new station Wayside. Bro. E. C. Reed, C. R. Bare, Dave Gustafson and others deserve credit for good work done. A list of nons will be furnished members at any time who desire to do missionary work. When Bro. Hite goes over the division aid him all you possibly can as well as at other times to secure the nons. When we have meetings all possible should attend. Sister Bare, Hermosa, can assist the ladies into the Auxiliary for a trivial amount, and thus strengthen our cause. Consider this. It is now Bro. J. L. Nye at Fairburn. The Parcels Post System contemplates C. O. D., prepaid, collect and other phases of the express business. Will we continue in the same old rut? Most of the nons on the north lines could soon be won over if every member, previous to each pay day, would write those they know a good, heart-to-heart letter. In what manner could they invest a small amount of money to better advantage than in an up-to-date card, and an M. B. D insurance certifi- cate? This is an opportunity for all to do “home missionary” work. Bro. Schicfelbein, of Rusliville, who relieved Mr. Conner, agent Kilgore, for three weeks, was iclieved by Bro. Carr, and he by Jas. Matesin. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 123 Bro. Blank, of Gordon, expects to be married shortly. First Trick Dispatcher L. W. Dodendorf on a six months’ leave for his health is running a store at^ Pine Ridge. We hope to soon see him back fully recovered. Certs. 343 and 1358. CARD OF THANKS. accordance with Section 69 System Division Statutes of our By-Laws. Bro. Deatrick bid in third “NX.” Bro. Bange, while visiting the Monumental city, was relieved by Extra Myers. Bro. Breighner is at “G” pend- ing bulletin. P. M. Rohrhaugh bid in third “RS.” It is now Bros. P. M. Sterner, W. N. Seneft, G. Bramm and R. E. Rohrbaugh. We hope others Digitized by CiOOQle

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124 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. R. W. Lynch, “SY” second, off a few days recently on account of the death of a near rela- tive. Bro. Blair is busy shipping buckwheat. Bro. Kelly, third Ridgley, took a trip over the line recently. We are always glad to see any of the boys. Brothers, don’t forget to assist us in getting items; we can have a write-up regularly if you will help. B. F. Rafferty, Cert. 213. Colorado Midland Ry. Thomasville closed, Bro. Rose going to Cascade nights. It is now Bro. Woodworth at Florissant and Goodman at Aransas Jet. Bro. and Mrs. Cooper, of Granite, spent a few days in Denver, relieved by Bro. Stephenson. Bro. Strimple is now on third Cardiff. Bro. Pinder having returned from a lengthy vacation relieving him on second Leadvillc, and will take first there again, and Bro. Davinsky third, vice Mr. Sharpe. Bros. Maxwell and La Fever are lining up the nons on the west end. Sister Loveland has been elected general chair- man Ladies’ Auxiliary, Sister Rose general secre- tary and treasurer, Sister Gardner local chairman First District, and Sister Cooke local chairman Second District. A charter has been granted to be known as Local No. 23. We are glad to get a local organized on this division and hope to soon swell the membership to a goodly number. Bro. James has just returned from his vacation in Illinois much benefited. Our regular division correspondent has been sick and busy, which accounts for his neglect and this imitation. “GO.” Texas & Pacific Ry. Let’s find out who’s our local correspondents for the different divisions and all get busy and get organized. Unless we help each other we will soon be still farther behind the times. Get after the non next to you, and get him in. He may never have been asked to line up and is only wait- ing for you to ask him. As soon as I get the application blanks I will line up five or six of the boys over here and get after some more of them. Mr. Caldwell, first Bells, has been laying off, relieved by Mr. Anderson, both good men whom we hope Bro. Hodge from Division 49 can land. Bros. Smith and Ardrcy are no doubt looking after first and second at “HO.” We want to get solid and get after that $75 minimum. Those two boys at “DN” are both getting $75.00 jobs and should be in. The day man has a wife and little baby and should be in and get the M. B. D. insurance to protect them in case anything happened to him. I am afraiid some of the boys over there are violating the nine-hour law and keeping other good men out of a job. Such cases can be rem- edied through the Order when we get the mem- bership. The company will not demand a man to work more than his limited time, but if he starts it he will be expected to keep it up. There is where the Order would come in — if we were organized and would stop it. Pass your journal along and let the nons see what’s going on. All the other roads are getting new schedules and working revisions of the old contracts, and we can do the same if we all get to work in earnest. Business is good and everyone is trying to get the business through without congestion any- where, which is highly appreciated by the man- agement. I am in favor of getting well organized and assessing all the brothers a small amount and putting a salaried general chairman in the field to look after the nons and our general interests. Let’s hear from some of the brothers along the divi- sions about this. Gencial Secretary and Treasurer Bro. Ham- bright, agent-telegrapher and W. U. manager at Roanoke on the joint track, is a very busy man. and we should help him out by sending in our dues promptly. He will appreciate it. If neces- sary, we must make some efforts to have a national organizer sent dmvn here to help us out of the old rut we are running in. It is an old saying that “a wise man changes his course, but a fool never does.” Surely we can get these good men to change theirs. Lots of good men are quitting telegraphing on account of the high cost of living, and accepting positions offering better opportuni- ties for advancement and more pay, and it is fast draining out the competent men on the roads all over the country. A competent railroad man is usually competent enough for most any other class of business, having to be both a diplomat and business man to be successful on a railroad. Let us hear from some of the other brothers. Ever, Cert. 188. Joint Track Division — Let’s turn over a fresh sheet and see if we can’t keep it cleaner than last year’s, and have something good to look back upon in our rainy-day age. Our division needs a little working over be- tween ourselves, and it will soon look like a new mill. Bro. Cade on split at Whitesboro, and Bro. Quinn, the newlywed, is relieving Mr. Weems, laying off on third. Boys, let’s get after the nons and induce them to join. Bros. Autrey, Hambright and Burford were in town recently, inspecting the pay car. Your correspondent and Bro. McClure were too busy holding the red board on 21 to examine Mr. Ewing’s new car. Boys, please hand me a few items before the fifteenth of each month, so wfe can be up with the rest and have a nice write up. Stick together and next thing you know we will be as “solid as Gibraltar.” “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor., G 2694. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 125 Illinois Central R. R. Louisiana Division — Christmas and New Year have come and go’ne, with the usual “swear-off” habits. If the rank and file would resolve to pay their dues more promptly and look after the non and delinquent next door, also pay their poll tax in order to vote, and then vote for the friends of labor, we aH would be much better off. Business was never better. The telegraph busi- ness is also very good, both commercial and rail- road, and the shortage of good men is quite noticeable. Local Chairman Bro. Miller left for Chicago on January 4th, where the sub-committee met the general manager January 6th relative to the revi- sion of the present contract, which will have been in effect two years this coming March. Our gen- eral committee has made six trips to Chicago within the past ten years on this worthy mission, and has always “brought back the bacon,” and we hope this trip will prove no exception. The mem- bership should give the committee their loyal and hearty support. Where a general committee fails to get results it’s generally attributable to the indifference of the membership. Bro. Floyd Williams, agent Gullett, La., off sixty days, was relieved by B. E. Loar. Bro. G. A. White, third Gw'in, on leave, was relieved by Bro. Fugate. The double track between Frenier and Kenner Jet. ha3 been completed for all trains, which gives the Louisiana Division 180 miles of double track, discontinues a train-order office at LaBranch, La., and opens an all-night office at Manchac, La., with Bro. Jake Bogue in charge. Jake is also marshal and postmaster, just to keep him busy. We have gotten rid of that “prince of hard luck,” Laic Kemp, who is now “braking” for the Western Union as manager at Amite, La. Under- stand Witt Akers is going to Amite as assistant manager to Lale. The good people of Amite are assured of high-class (?) service. By investing in the O. R. T., Bro. C. W. Row- land, day operator and cashier at Flora, Miss., is now sporting the “wreath and sounder.” He and Bro. John are now ready for the next meeting at Jackson, Miss. Henry Fitzgerald has gone to work for the T. Sr I*, in New Orleans (till they find him out). Bro. Kirk Rheams, second llarahan Jet., has resigned to go into the fruit and vegetable business at Keuncr, La. Good luck to you, "KS.” Business at Hotel Nogan is on the “hummer,' because Bro. Mcrkle resigned as chef. Joey Lilly has quit taking his coffee there, and Senor F. K. Martin is rather blue over the outlook .and is cussing the O. R. T. Our old motto seems to be relegated to the trash barrel, judging from the way some of our mem- bers are hob-nobbing with scabs, especially at New Orleans. It's disgusting to say the least. It used to be: “No card, no favors” (or sociability). Let’s get back to the old-time religion. Div. Cor. Chicago Great Western R. R. Northern Division — Bro. Jones, of “X” office, relieved by P. J. Sweney, relieved McAdams, nights, while in Chi cago a few days. “Stand Pat Non” Liscomb, first McJntire, re- signed, relieved by Bro. D. C. Burnside. Bro. Fleetwood to second Hayfield, relieved on third by Mr. Stanlon. W. II. Whitman, third West Concord, resigned. Bro. J. E. Lennon, State Street yard office, who relieved Bro. C. E. Norris at first South St. Paul, away on committee work, was relieved by S. Wiley. Bro. C. A. Judd, first Randolph, relieved by Bro. E. G. Stack, on thirty days’ vacation; re- lieved on third by Bro. FI. V. Lanolli, from the C. & N. W. Mr. Brown, extra agent, relieved Bro. Bumaide on first Mclntire, who relieved Bro. Klein, gone with the Western Union, Chicago. Bro. Frank Briggs, third Coates, on vacation, relieved by C. T. U. Huildall, relieved at West Concord by Mr. Linn, a new man. Brothers Petterson and Bumaide, of Dodge Cen- ter, and several other brothers attended the agents’ meeting at St. Paul on December nth. Your scribe, Bro. Kinne, of South St. Paul, spent several weeks visiting in Wisconsin and Chicago, relieved by Mr. Keyes. Bro. Wilson, third Ricevillc, bid in Rich Valley agency on bulletin. Mr. Sloggy, third Mclntire, has resigned, re- lieved by Bro. Speera. We are indebted to Bro. Bumaide, of Dodge Center for a contribution to this write-up, also one of our brothers who has only been here a short time, sent me a fine bunch of news. That is the sort of spirit to have. Boys, with a little more effort on your part we can have a good write-up every month. According to a circular sent out by t lie general committee, the prospects for a favorable settle merit with the officials is very promising. One of the Northern Division "poet buds” has blossomed out and presents the following: Mr. Storekeeper listen I pray, We’ve been out of oil for many a day; We haven’t any vitriol our batteries to fill. Just send us a little and send in your bill. For we need our supplies and can’t work in the dark, Nor can we read Morse when our batteries won't spark. We will willingly pay you any price you may ask, Thai we may continue with ease our nerve-racking tasks. Our lights have grown dim, our soundeis don't work. The way-freight comes in and we <wtat like a Turk, Unloading the freight and trying to smile, While “L)I” is calling and saying things vile. Ignorance is bliss and w< work for an hour, While “DI” is calling on .1 wire without power. Digitized by CiOOQle

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126 The Railroad Telegrapher. If you arc saving the pennies for this grand old road. Please do get busy and send us a carload; So we can buy supplies and set things aright. And see where we’re going all times of the night. A. Wilson. We hope the “sunshine” from the general com- mittee m Chicago will bring out other buds. Southern Division- - Bro. A. C. Leach is back from the Wabash at Conception again. Bro. W. W. Wilson, agent Conception, is back from his vacation down in the Arkansas brakes, bringing with him one of those Arkansas belles. Congratulations, Walter. Old Dan Cupid will get all you boys some time. Bro. Wilson was relieved by our old friend, Bro. Ben- jamin, who leaves a host of friends in Concep- tion; now in Chicago. Bro. L. B. Swearingen has gone with the D. & R. G. in Colorado. General Chairman Coleman is in Chicago on business. Hope he will have some good news for us soon. C. H. McReynolds has been appointed to third Savannah, Mo., and W. E. Travis, from the Rock Island, to third Afton Jet. The new union station there opened for business December 22 d. Bro. J. P. Check, from our Omaha Division, is on third Peru. Bro. C. A. Scarborough, formerly agent Mingo, worked a few days at Conception recently. Loosen up, brothers and sisters, and send me some news. Yours truly, L. M. Wilson, Div. Cor. Seaboard Air Line. R. & A. District— We were glad to see so many at our last meet ing at Hamlet on December 15th. Superintendent W. A. Gore made a very impressive talk, which was enjoyed by all. He gave us a little persdnal experience, showing that the road to success is not always easy to travel, but that perseverance and faithful service bring success. Mr. Gore made it plain that when vacancies occur the men who have been faithful and efficient will be pro- moted to fill them instead of new men. This should be an inspiration to us for better service. Mr. Gore also made some very instructive remarks m regard to our work. After his talk we held a closed meeting, in which none but those having up-to-date cards were allowed to partici- pate, and are glad to say that none had to retire, although Bro. C. C. Thomas got mighty hungry before we got through. You should have seen the smile on Bro. Moore’s face as the boys came piling in. Sorry they all did not get there to hear Mr. Gore’s talk- The room was so full that some of us had to stand, but wc enjoyed it and were glad to stand under such circumstances. Come again, boys; next time wc will get a larger room. 1 was reminded of a meeting we had at Hamlet several years ago, and had to rent a hall to hold us. That is what we want again. It will do you good to come out and meet the men you work with, make the meetings more interesting, and bring that big, broad smile back on Bro. Moore’s face. But if you can’t come, be sure to keep your dues paid up; that will make Bro. Cumming smile. Your family would also have something to help them through life in case you were to die; have you ever thought of that? You young men who have no families, would you not like to leave some in- surance to pay your burial expenses if you die before you are blessed with a family? Keep your dues paid up. Bro. Gardner, agent New Hill, on vacation, was relieved by our new brother, R. L. Moore. Bro. H. C. Booker, agent Cohen, is sick, and will be unable to work for some time. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. W. A. Muse is relieving him. Let’s all strive to make this a better year than J9i-. Cert. 63. 8an Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Ry. Salt Lake Division — The writer, having made a trip from Salt Lake to Caliente, failed to find as many up-to date cards as he should have, but the nons all promise to come in pay day, and as pay day is here, we will see how many come in. The writer has also asked for notes from the boys, but they all fail to “come through.” Looks like they were afraid of their jobs. When Bro. McGee comes to you, don’t plead "not guilty,” but have the pasteboard to show him. If you haven’t, slip him the price and in ten days you will have one. Let’s get together, boys, and call a meeting at Lynndyl, Delta or Milford some day shortly, and try to line this pike up. The rest of the Harri- man lines are solid, so why not this one? Bro. Copening, ex-agent and operator on this line, is now located at Delta, in the real estate business, and ex-Bro. Dresser is also at Delta, handling the weekly paper, Millard County Chron- icle. Bro. Johnson is now working at Lynndyl as carpenter for the company, says telegraphing is too slow for him, as he draws $4.50 per day for this work. The eating house and operators’ rc- -treat at Lynndyl burned down December nth. Well, boys, remember, “No card, no favors.” Let’s all get together and have a grand ball; then we will see more of each other. Don't fail to send any news you can to Box 62, Delta, Utah. Lieut., Cert. 3036 Grand. Ulster & Delaware R. R. Agents, remember that the parcels post will no doubt mean a reduction of express matter, and consequently your wages go down. What is to be done to make up for the loss. There is only one answer, and that is: Help us to get organized and the loss will soon be overcome and agencies placed on an attractive basis. This is only pos- sible through organization of the majority. Begin now. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 127 What resolutions have you to make for the new year? Have you thought of speaking to the non«, some of whom have been with us many years, about joining and helping us to strengthen our cause and thereby secure improved working sched- ules. Now is the time to talk to them — when they are not busy and can’t give the excuse that they will think it over when they get a chance and let you know. Get after them and don’t give up until you have their applications. We have shown them that we can secure a schedule, and they can’t re- ply now: “What has the O. R. T. done, anyway?” Bro. T. Ennist, granted leave of absence, has gone on the N. Y. N. H. & H., Bro. Maxwell bidding in the vacancy and Bro. Close the position vacated by the latter. Bro. Henson was relieved by Mr. Falk a few days. Bro. Marnett relieved the roadmaster’s clerk at Kingston while the latter was on vacation. Bro. Goodsell, agent Hunter, enjoyed a trip to Chicago recently. Mr. .Lafferty, agent Cold Brook, gone to Florida. “PO.” Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. Bro. McAtry, who went braking, is spending a few weeks in the western states. We had a banquet at our meeting in Houghton on December 28th. All the brothers should turn out to doings of this kind. We don’t have them very often, and all should take an interest and boom the good work along. Fiborn has a new depot, and Mr. Nimen invites all the boys to call and post him, so he will be able to be one of the brothers. W. G. Maker, agent Michigammc a number of years, has resigned, and is now in one of the stores at Ewen. Brothers, please send me all the news you hear. In that way we can have a better write-up each month. Loc. Cor. Toledo & Ohio Central Ry. Western Division — Dispatcher Clifford is being relieved by Extra Dispatcher Bearnes. Bro. Sheldon and Mr. Wilkins each worked twelve hours recently while Bro. Creps was sick. No extras to relieve him. Bro. F. H. Sheeran relieved Bro. Shaffer, third Thurston, on his hbneymoon. Bro/ Sheeran re- signed at Corning seven years ago and went to the K. & M. as dispatcher. Agent Rowe, St. Marys, resigned, succeeded by Bro. Welshimer, and he as telegrapher and clerk by Bro. Stolz, from Rendville, leaving the latter open for bids. Bro. C. E. Pearson appointed ticket clerk at Findlay, succeeded on second Marysville by Bro. J. H. Alexander, and he at “MF” tower nights by William Bronson. Bro. Elliott, West Mansfield, started the new year with a card; also Bro. Smith at Ridgeway. Mr. Ream, second Kile, who, while at “MF” tower, pitched such great games for Marysville last summer, has signed with Syracuse to pitch in the New York State League. We. are proud to know that one of us can do something else be- sides pound brass. Secretary-Treasurer Henderson’s chicken busi- ness last season was over $700 in sales of eggs and stock from his golden yellow-legged, black leghorns, which won first prize all over the state. Bro. Henderson has also invented a crimp washer, for track bolts and stoves, which allows for the expansion and extraction of heat and cold, with an everlasting come-back spring, 100 pound pressure. We are glad that one of our boys can do something to make a little money besides his salary. The new time card of December 15th makes almost everyone nice hours to work. Everyone watch and see that they do not break anything or let any live stock escape after the new year. The parcels post is going to be a suc- cess. Please send me all the news you can, and help keep this going. Many thanks to Bro. Henderson for his notes. Make this a new year’s resolution: “No card, no favors.” Friend and Bro. O. G. N. “Soo Line” Ry. Chicogo Division, First and Second Districts — Bro. F. C. Lefke, agent Hilbert Jet., off three months, was relieved by J. J. Dunn, and he on second by C. D. Cook. Bro. L. W. Sherman has returned to first South Oshkosh, after spending six weeks at his home in Norfolk, relieved by Bro. W. A. Me Wright, and he on second by E. Eckert. Bro. L. G. Althaus, who relieved F. E. Buttke, first Shop yards ten days, was relieved on third by George Wright, and he on second by T. J. Hawley. Bro. E. E. Clemens is back on first Fon du Lac, after being in Minneapolis with the committee since October 21st. He was relieved by Bro. J. H. Burns, and he on second by Bro. N. J. Frost, relieved on second Shop yards by George Wright. Please note we can again say “Bro.” J. H. Burns. Bro. M. A. Wittman, a member of this division and agent at Byron for many years, died suddenly at his home there, December 24th. The boys on the south end, Chicago Division, donated a beauti- ful floral offering. Bro. Wittman made several trips recently to North Dakota for his health, and had intended to move there with his family in the spring. They have our sincere sympathy. Sister M. A. Wittman, second Byron, was relieved by Bro. C. L. Clancy, owing to Bro. Wittman’s death. Eckert bid in third Byron. Reifler was there pending bulletin. Bro. A. A. Haag, second Theresa, was oil a few days, relieved by Mr. McKinley, who Inter re- signed. Bro. '1'. II. Schaeffer, second Rugby lit., resigned to go into the automobile business .1: 5/lvleisinger- ville, was relieved by Bro. A. N. Theiscn, and he Digitized by CiOOQle

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128 The Railroad Telegrapher. on third by C. D. Cook, later relieved by Bro. J. M. Underwood. I unintentionally omitted the prefix “Bro.” when -'mentioning Bro. M. A. Chapman, second Wauke- sha, in November. L. L. Webster, agent Orchard Place, relieved by Helper Lemire, from Allentown, bid in first Ver- non, vice William Drumm, there pending bulletin. Bro. A. K. Satterfield, third there, returned from vacation, relieving O. P. Wright, who relieved T. J. Hawley, relieving McNair, second Vernon, resigned. Bro. Leo Winn relieved Van Brunt, “owl’* at Camp Lake, resigned, relieved on second Trevor by C. D. Cook. Bro. A. T. Meyer bid in Wheeling agency, re- lieved as agent Stockton by Bro. John W. Wilson, and he as agent Custer by Helper A. North, from Montello. R. H. Gleason was in Mr. Hudson’s office sev cral months. Second Vernon, third Hilbert Jet. and second Rugby Jet. up for bid. Bros. Loek and Wilson sent in items this month. Let everyone help out with an item or two each month. Jack Frost, Cor. Lake Erie & Western Ry. 7. & M. C. Division — If you have not got your new card yet, for your own benefit pay up your dues for the first half of the new year. All should attend to this very im- portant duty without further delay. Each brother should make a special effort to make this the ban- ner year by doubling the membership. If the proper interest is taken it will be. Many have not yet paid the assessment sent out some time ago asking for an amount equal to your monthly increase, to be applied on the ex- penses of the division in the negotiations. Any one wanting information on this subject should write the G. S. & T., who will only be too glad to give it. Talk this matter over with the non members in your vicinity and endeavor to get them to do their duty. Look up the rulings covering the election of division officers and delegates to the coming ses- sion of the Grand Division. Official ballots will be mailed each member early in February, with in- formation as to voting. Each member is requested to give this matter prompt and careful attention. The necessary nominations should be in the hands of the G. S. & T. according to the constitution, so that the proper information may be sent out to the membership at the proper time. Only two brothers sent us items. If the whole membership would take an interest in these write- up items for just one month, we could have an interesting write-up. Look through the journal and see the interesting items given from other divisions and try and give the L. E. & W. a good general representation for at least one month. If tried once, all would be more than anxious to hold it all the time. We are pleased to report that it is now “Bro.” Scully, agent at Fishers, Bro. Green was off several days recently at tending his sister’s wedding at T.ipton. . Mr. Huddleson, third Sharpsville, on a two weeks* vacation in the southern part of the state, was relieved by Mr. Clapper, third Jacksons, and he by Extra Eades. Clapper also relieved Bro. Scudder, agent and first Sharpsville, while visiting relatives in Ft. Wayne. Bro. Bryant, first Fairfield, changed tricks with Bro. Green, second, owing to the former’s illness. Bro. Rolfe, first Marshall, was unable to be relieved over Christmas, owing to the scarcity of men. Bro. LaFeber, agent Walkerton, recently spent Sunday with his parents at Atlanta. We hope more of the brothers will send in items next month. Don’t forget those dues; don’t for- get the nons; don’t forget that we need and must have an increased membership; don’t for- get that you are the one to help bring about the desired result, and don’t forget all the other things in the interest of the Order in which you should take an interest. Local Chairman. Lehigh Valley R. R. Buffalo Division , Buffalo to .Sayre — Some of the L. V. boys attended the Elmira meeting on December 3rd, and enjoyed it very much- We tried to notify all of them in time, but sorry that there were a few who did not hear of it until too late to go. It is only at the meetings that we arc able to find out what is going on, and what we hear there braces us up to work all the harder for what wc are after. We need more such meetings right here along the L. V., so all the boys on this line can get to them. A forenoon or afternoon meeting and one in the evening at least once a month, would go a long way toward helping us to complete organiza- tion on this road, and the quicker we get together in this way and do something, the better it will be for us. Mr. Chadwick, third Ithaca, and Mr. Shaub, second Geneva Jet., are both down with typhoid fever, which we are very sorry to hear. They are both first-rate fellows. Mr. Chadwick has a fam- ily and I am sorry he is not a member so the boys could have helped him out. It does not pay to be without a card. Mr. Shaub will, no doubt, join when he recovers. Mr. Torrcy, at Gorham, lesigned, relieved by Mr. Miller. Bro. Beyer is now on third Ithaca, relieved at North Spencer by Mr. DeMont. The engineers have secured another raise in wages. Just ask an engineer what got it for him and he will very quickly tell you “thorough organization, nothing else.’’ When we see it that way we will be a great deal better off. A “non” who complained that “the engineers or train crews had no respect for an operator on this road” will find w’hen he can show them an O. R. T. card he will be respected as much as any one. If you wish to be respected by all union men, show that you respect them by becoming a member of your own organization. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 129 Now, boys, we want to have a write-up from the L. V. in The Telegrapher every month, and I will appreciate it very much if you will all send me every item of news you can. Let us have something from the Mohawk & Auburn Divi- sion. Boys, wake up down there, and let us know that you are with us, and ready to help us get what we are after and what justly belongs to us. Cert. 1202. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Colorado Division — The two meetings at Goodland, October 26th, and November 23rd, were both banner ones, with a good attendance. At the meeting on Oct ber 26th, we took in five new members, thirty up-to- date members from this division being present. After adjournment we were royally entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Creighton by Mrs. Creighton and Mrs. Manion, with the best of music and refreshments. Twenty-two were present on November 23rd. Several others were in the city but business and other engagements prevented their attendance. I hope that in the future every one can arrange to come to the hall, if in town, for it has always seemed, so far, that for just the ones who are in town and not present we have the best arguments, and points of most interest to them. Bro, Brown and Mrs. Brown came all the way from Kansas City, and we certainly enjoyed their being with us, besides the good ideas we gained from Bro. Brown’s talks in the discussions. After adjournment, Mrs. Harry Hill, assisted by Mrs. Creighton and Miss Darling, entertained us as if we were kings and queens, with music and refreshments, and we all certainly had a mighty dandy time. Bro. Edwards writes me from Kansas City that he will sure be out to my next meeting and wc will “celebrate” in true style. Something of the kind w’ould indeed be very seasonable and will be a good drawing card. Since October 1st, thirty-two new members have joined on this division. There arc only a few left on the outside. Let’s get in the rest and make it solid, as we want a delegate and an alternate from this division to the Baltimore convention, and it takes one hundred members paid up to De- cember 31, 1912, to get that. Ask your local chairman who belongs and who does not belong. Bro. W. J. Edwards, our G. S. & T., covered this division with your local chairman the first week in November and secured fourteen applica- tions. Bro. Edwards also secured ten applications on the Nebraska Division the week following. October was the banner month of the whole year, one hundred and thirteen new members being taken into Division 126; an average of six to the divi- sion. Tfic nearer our membership approaches that 100 per cent mark, the more pleasant our relations, the better the conditions, and the improvement in business. Bro. Hays discharged October 23rd at Genoa for the “improper handling of train orders,” but after a careful investigation it was learned that he was not really discharged for that reason. We hope Bro. Hays is well employed on some other good road. Bro. Cherry is now at Calhan. Bro. H. F. Martin, assigned to Gem agency. Bro. A. D. Williams, Goodland, is now extra dispatcher. Work as night chief dispatcher has somewhat impaired Mr. Creighton, owing to im- paired health, has gone back on second. First Trick Dispatcher, Harry Hill relieving him as night chief, E. D. Sheehan taking first. M. L. Ellis, former chief dispatcher, is now train master under Supt. Greennough at Dalhart. Bro. Hedrick, Goodland, resigned, relieved by Bro. Bailey from the O.-W. R. & N. “Dad,” if you see this write me for your pay check. Bro. A. R. Epps was just recently relieved at Good- land, write us, “V.” Three relay men wanted for Goodland, $82.50. Bro. Cherry, El Paso Division, who relieved Bro. Murphy, third Limon, for three weeks, also relieved Bro. Cuthbert, second Roswell, to attend the Goodland O. R. T., and also relieved at Cal ban. Sister Klass, second Seibert, was in Denver doing Christmas shopping. Bro. Britt assigned to third Burlington, and Bro. W. J. Reals to third trick Norton. When you bid on positions, be sure to send the local chairman a copy of your bid, so you can be protected by your committee in case there is any dispute as to whether you are entitled to the position. Make four copies of your bids, so you can keep bne yourself. With very best wishes and soliciting informa- tion on matters of your overtime, Sunday hours, seniority rights, etc., and greetings of the season. And don’t forget the golden text, "No card, no favors.” Lee. Oklahoma Division — Regular meeting December 21st, was not very largely attended. Most of the brothers probably stocking up for Christmas. Bro. Snodgrass, Sr., even failed to show up. General Chairman Bro. Brown was on the divi sion a few days in December. Bro. Pete Joyce, of El Reno yard, subbed a few nights at Chickasha. The mother of Sister Peck. Chickasha, died just before Christmas, and Sister Peck went to her former home for a few days. The division is now at high water mark, tlu only nons left are the agent at Okarche, night man at Kingsfisher and the agents at Hastings and Geronimo. Let’s get busier tl an ever and smoke ’em out. There are seventy-nine men employed on the division, seventy five of these hold cards, and we also have five men who are not in the service, but hold cards just the same in this territory. This looks like a little better than 100 per cent. Bro. Reed, of Minco, was off a few lays moving his family to that point. Bro. Hightower is on W'atuika yasd ford. Bro. W. H. Gilbert rebewed Bro. Austin ..1 E! Reno passenger station. Digitized by kjOOQle

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130 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Pat Connor was at Enid a few days last month. Bro. Fred Pittman reports the busiest Christ- mas in years at Waurika. It’s the first ' crop those people have made in four years, so com- mission ought to be mounting up. Bro. J. M. Martin bid in Pocassctt station, vice Bro. Emmet Bevis to Lone Wolf, vice Mr. Stovall. Bro. Meador, of Minco, spent Christmas at a boarding house while the family visitied home folks. Bro. Grum, at Union City, reports young Christ- mas visitor at his house. Bro. Varney, appointed agent Enid, vice Bro. Bowman transferred to Chickasha. Hennessey is again solid. Long ny»y she wave.- A ballot has been sent out to vote on the man you wish to serve the next two years as general chairman, general secretary-treasurer, local chair man and representative to the Grand Division at Baltimore next May. I wish to be elected repre- sentative for this division to the Baltimore con- vention. If the brothers think I can do the most good for the division in so representing them, vote for me. If some other brother can do the most good, yote for him. It is not personal ambi- tion with me, I want what is best for the O. R. T., especially that part of Division 126, named the Oklahoma Division. As to again acting as local cnairman of this division, if my past record in this office is agreeable to the membership, I will be glad to serve another two years. It may be well to review a little what has trans- pired since taking charge of the work in June, 1911. At that time there had just been a little difficulty between some of the members on this division, there were no meetings held, the schedule was being violated with impunity on the part of both the telegraphers and the company, vacancies were not bulletined with any regularity and there was a great lack of .enthusiasm in regard to the work. At present we are practically 100 per cent strong in membership; bulletins are issued accord- ing to schedule; there is a perfect understanding between the officials of the division and the mem- bership and a hearty co-operation between them. There has been very few grievances, none have been entirely lost. All overtime is promptly paid and seniority is the factor used in filling vacan- cies. I do not wish to claim credit for this. All I have done is to work and try to keep the move- ment on the forward march. The brothers them- selves are the ones to whom credit is due, and I challenge any division on the Rock Island if not in the entire country to show the same spirit or interest in our work that is shown by the brothers on this division. If you wish me to remain local chairman for the coming two years remember this much: If at any time, there is a man on the division who is better able to handle the work, more familiar with conditions of schedule or in a better location for going in and straightening up affairs than I am, all that is necessary for him to do to re- lieve me is for you to signify by a majority vote that such is desired and I will at once turn over all papers, records, and all business of the division and will assist him in every way. As I before stated, it is not personal ambition w-ith me, 1 want to do what is best for the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, and that I will do until the end of the chapter. C. H. Meador. Indian Territory Division — I hope all the members and the nons received Bro. Brown’s letter of December 1st, as to the conditions on this division. The men who have had their salaries raised from $5.00 to $7.50 through the efforts of the Order, should be given to understand that it is to “their” best interest to join. Bro. F. C. Townsley, second Barber, bid in sec- ond Stuart, vice Bro. W. C. Ethridge, who bid in second Mansfield, and spent Christmas with his parents in New Mexico. R. E. Anderson, agent Mansfield, to Alderson agency, relieved by L. W. Evans. Hartford second closed making it 12 hours job. Bro. S. F. Beecham resigns, returning to his home in Indiana. Bro. H. H. Martin bid in the 12-hour trick. Bro. J. H. Bell has returned to Monroe agency, having spent some time with relatives in “Dixie.” Bro. R. S. Hutchison returns to Howe first, after working extra in Haileyville relay for some time, vice Bro. Wycoff to Alderson. J. E. Jones is now at Hughes. Bro. J. H. Lewis is late wire chief at Haileyville, O. S. Jones returning to Topeka. We are always glad to hear “JN” on wire with his pleasant “GM.” Bros. J. G. Wyatt and Elmer Pyle are the new men in “HY.” Bro. A. T. Evans, agent North Coalgatc, of! owing to the death of his child, relieved by J. G. Thornburg from the Katy. “SO.” Kansas Division — Bro. F. D. Ochs has gone to Kansas City with the Postal. T. M. Daniels from the I. & G. N. is on first McFarland. Robert Stepp was relieved a few days by a new man. Bro. W. J. Edwards was over the division re- cently and was quite successful in lining up the boys. We are now solid with the exception of about three on the whole division. There is a solid line-up at Alta Vista and it is now Bros. F. W. Hobbs, D. W. Cozod and G. Richardson at Holton, making Holton solid; Bro. Harper at Hoyt, the agent at Straight Creek, W. A. Armstrong, C. Griggs and J. A. McGovern at Volland. Bro. O. E. Bonecutter, who has been relieving I. H. Hallock at Horton, has gone to Herring- ton as relief agent, and will move his family, there. We all hate to see him leave Holton. Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 131 Some of the boys have been having trouble getting relieved oil account of the shortage of operators. Bro. J. A. B. at Holton sent me some items and if a couple more would do the same for the next month’s Telegrapher, we can ha\te a good write-up. F. H. M., Cert. 1610. - . McFarland, Kan. Missouri Division — G. E. Briggs from Altamont relieved your cor- respondent on second Columbus Jet. for a few days’ visit around Des Moines and Trenton, Mo. Our line-up is better than ever before. Now, let every one help to line up the rest of the nons, so we will be solid when the committee goes in for new working conditions and more money. New' office created at Udell, Bro. Cox on second and Mr. Holmes on third. Watch the schedule and see that it is not vio- lated. Keep up to date and when a new man hits the division find out if he is a member, and if not, get his full name and send it to the local chairman, and drop the division correspondent a line of everything going on, so we can have some news each month. The new brother at Trenton relay office is Carl DeLong, who has come back to us from the C. R. Division. Not a man on the entire division furnished any news for this month. It is hard to get it all down here on this end. There was a good meeting at Trenton, Decem- ber 14th, well attended. Bro. Brown gave us a good talk on what we are entitled to, if we only knew. You are missing a great deal by not going to these- meetings. There will be one at Trenton every month. Dates to be made later. Watch for them and come and get acquainted with the boys. All at Trenton office are good live wires and they will show you a good time. R. E. Freeman bid in second Eldon. Mr. Lynn at East Pleasant, off to get married. I hope this will be the means of getting him lined up when he returns. Now, boys, everyone send a little news for next month to C. G. King, Columbus Jet. Minnesota Division — Bro. Einwalter was called home to attend his father's funeral. Bro. Suddendorf returned to second Ellendale, relieved on Albert Lea second, hy C. D. Wood, first Curtis. Bro. Ingle has re- signed and gone back to Silvis. Bro. C. J. Shauger is back, after thirty days’, absence. Bro. L. W. Eaton, agent Medford, who relieved Bro. McConnell at Plymouth Jet. agency, gets Hope, Minn., agency. Bro. Yusts relieved Bro. A. C. Peterson, first Owatonna, resigned, to take up his duties as deputy auditor there. Understand wedding bells are ringing around Owatonna. Cigars Smith. M. J. Shauger is now at Northwood nights. Bro. Henry, from the Louisiana Division, is on second F aribault. Brothers mail Bro. Suddelidorf, at Ellendale, all the news you can. Certs. 637 and 1107. West louia Division — W. W. Spickard, agent Valley Jet., has been succeeded by F. L. Eaton, from Little Rock, Ark., J. S. Kintzley is on Valley Jet. depot second. Bro. A. F. Anderson from the C. & C. B. Iowa Division of the Milwaukee is now on Valley Jet. depot third, and has transferred to Division 126. Bro. Boise, Valley Jet. yards third, was relieved for a week by Bro. Budd. E. Huffman, from the C. N. W., Saylor, Iowa, is now on Stuart third. Quite a number of the R. I. boys from the immediate .vicinity of Des Moines and from off the St. P. & K. C. Short Line attended the Decem- ber meeting of the Des Moines O. R. T. Club, on December 15th. The boys along the line on the Iowa Division should attend these meetings held every Sunday in the Assembly Rooms of the Kirkwood Hotel. General Chairman Brown gave an interesting talk. Ray Correll has moved from Valley Jet. to Casey, and is now on third there, owing to the poor health of Mrs. Correll, her parents being located at Casey. Bro. H. O. Lorenzen, who was relieved by B. YV. Sankcy, acting agent Des Moines, as acting agent Atlantic, is back on first there. Bro. M. E. Wallace back on second, and Bro. J. H. Redmond back on third after a few days off, vice Bro. J. O. Budd. The inspecting party went over the division recently inspecting the low and high joints. We had our stations all in a tidy condition but they never even stopped to give us a smile. Trainmaster C. W. Laficr, Atlantic to Brook- lyn. is looking after the box and stock car sit- uation. At times these cars arc very scarce. E. D. Hungerford is the new trainmaster Atlantic to Omaha. Boys, send me rotne news if only a line. Thank? to those who did. Do it again. Bro. H. B. Boatright, agent Anita at Atlantic, recently called as a witness in the interest ot the company, was relieved by Bro. L. E. Hubbell. C. E. Roberts Company, electrical engineers, has completed the arrangements for lighting the depot and platform there, with electricity. Bro. II. E. Hill to Earlham second, retired at Anita by Bro. E. H. Pardick. Bro. R. Correll, first Valley Jet., lid in third Casey. "No c ar«l«, n 0 favors Bro. 1 L\ S. Ross, fi 0111 the “Son L: lie," is now on second Adair. Bro. Marshall, th e agent there, is now at Perry, Iowa, for the Mil w aukee. Owing to the shortage c of agents. Bro. Lyons, agent Wiota, was compelled to remain, even though threatened with an attack of appendicitis. Bro. II. M. llansen, second Avoca, with his wife and daughter, spent Thanksgiving with their folks in Stuart. Bro. M E. Wallace is lining up the in 1 1 -> 'ii Audubon and Griswold brand). Bro O. S. Marshall, evtra dis,.jtdi«i. 1- ' ack at **Q" Council Bluffs and J I Mid U, r • m Digitized by kjOOQle

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132 The Railroad Telegrapher. a ninety days’ stunt on his claims. J. W. P. is on nights and E. C R. on his annual lay-off. A great many do not read the journal care- ful enough to get the good there- is in it. See that the nons get it and read what Bro. Lindell has to say in the October number, on page 1487- He sure has the idea. We are the O. R. T. “Hub,” Cert. 1449. Des Moines Valley Division — iSro. Boling, agent Oskaloosa, Iowa, has been promoted to train dispatcher at Des Moines; Bro. Gibson succeeding him. Positions bulletined and assigned: First Oscaloosa, Bro. Forche; second, E. D. White, formerly In- dianola; second Ottumwa, Miss Bessie Funk; sec- ond Wintersct, Bro. Toson; Rose Hill, Bro. Goeschka. Bro. Mattersick, agent Evans, has returned after a month’s vacation. He now has three oper- ators. The third man was badly needed. Work is very heavy at that point. It is now Sister Funk, at Ottumwa. Help your local chairman to clean up the rest of the nons, also send me any items you can to make a snowing for our division in the journal. F. A. Fobchk, Local Chairman. Chicago Terminal and Illinois Divisions — Carbon Cliff, Depue, Tiskilwa and Seneca have been opened as continuous offices in the Illi- nois Division, with a number of new men. Don’t let any of these nons working with you in the same office rest until they have cards in their pockets. Remember our motto: “No card, no favors.” And let’s make our division 100 per cent, so we can have our own delegate at the Baltimore convention. May next. Spring Valley agency was bid in by Bro. W. J. McCormick, vice Bro. G. C. Bradford, appointed at Genesee, vice C. Brown, pensioned. We hope to have Genesee agency on our schedule in the near future. Seneca has been made a relay station for crews between Silvis and Blue Island, to avoid violating the 16-hour law. Bro. Gillette, first Seneca, was called home recently by the serious illness of his father, relieved by Telegrapher Brown. The telegraph office from the old depot at Joliet was moved to the freight office and all message work excepting passenger business is now handled there. Bro. T. J. Hicks, third La Salle, just re- turned from a hunting trip with First Trick Dis- patcher Teeters, former relieved by Bro. Rem- hart, from Depue, and he by Mr. Graham from Carbon Cliff. Wishing you all a happy New Year. Fraternally, C. D. W., Cert. 3°9- Lake 8hore A Michigan Southern Ry. Toledo Division — About thirty-eight were present at the meeting held in Tolelo, November 12th. The boys were all disappointed that Vice President Newman was unable to attend. Bro. Kipp, general chairman gave us a very interesting -talk, explaining the rules of the new schedule. Attend the meetings and get in the “Misters.” Mr. Light, Oberlin nights, recently referred to as “brother” is an “ex-brother.” Bro. Trickey relieved on second Bay Ridge and Collinwood “ND” a few days. Mr. Prescott on third “ND” pending assignment has returned from the B. & O. to the L. S. again. Bro. R. Harris, third Ceylon, relieved by Mr. Reynolds, relieved ex-Bro. Thompson on third Vermillion, who relieved Mr. Harris on second, while sick. Bro. Fleckner relieving the agents is back at La Came nights, vice Mr. Collins relieving Bro. Heller, third Amherst, a few days. Bro. Bell, second Port Clinton, nursing a broken finger, relieved by Mr. Davis, and he on third by Bro. Burns, third Bay Ridge. Bro. Stagner, Wakcman nights, went hunting, accompanied by his bride, on his wedding trip through Michigan and other states, relieved by Bro. Trickey. Congratulations. It is now Bros. Conley, second Bay Bridge, and Baldwin, first “BR” tower. Brothers leave no doubt in the minds of the exclusive agents that it was the O. R. T. that secured their recent raise in wages. A relief agent and operator, $80.00 per month, and relief operator and leverman, $75.00 per month are up for bids. Be sure you can handle a po- sition before you bid on it. The few delinquents should be induced to pay up and we should all keep in good standing. Now is time to pay your dues for the new year. Bro. Matthews, third Berea, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Leauteck. Bro. Munce, third Oak Harbor, is now on third Graytown, Mr. Collins on second and Mr. Has- selbart on first, pending disposition of Martin, which will probably be closed. Mr. Gallup, day leverman Genoa, was recently married. Bro. Klienance, first Elyria Jet., on ten-day vacation, w-as relieved by Bro. Burrer and he on third by Bro. Trickey, who also relieved Bro. Haley, third Milbury Jet., while visiting rela- tives in Pennsylvania,, during the holidays. Bro. Heller; third Amherst, was off for ten days. Boys, don’t allow trainmen while around your office to use the phone, unless the dispatcher asks to talk to them. When we worked the wires they had to do business through us and the same rule should govern now. The company pays us to do the work and by allowing trainmen to use the phone, unless they arc personally called for we are simply killing our own chances. Do your own work yourself. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 133 It means much to you to be up to date at all times. Many thanks • to Bros. Haley, Trickey and Stagner for ^lotes. All you boys send me notes before the 20th of each month. Happy New Year. “Oak," Cert. 459. Eastern Dn-ision — Bro. J. V. Kauffman relieved J. G. Sherry, second Erie, several days. Bro. Bolts, who relieved Wm. Bell, Girard Jet. first, while off, relieved by Bro. Bolts, later resigned. Bro. E. J. Kane, Erie third, relieved Thanks- giving day, by C. J. Sweitzer, and Bro. J. F, Greisinger, West Seneca third trick, by Bro. E. J. Smith. Bro. A. D. Diefenback, %Wetfield first trick, off several days, relieved by Bro. Schroeder, and Bro. S. A. Wright, Lake View third, by Mr. Shepard. West Seneca yard made three tricks for the winter, J. G. Sherry bid in third. Bro. Harry Cantrick, relief man, was a recent Buffalo visitor. Bro. E. G. Gifford, P. & E. Crossing, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. J. V. Kauffman, and Bro. Crawford by Mr. Hillgouler. Bro. J. F. Graney relieved E. J. Throne, Erie depot, spending a few days with his family at Bath, Maine. Bro. Ed. Weitman (the parson) Buffalo Creek second, while at Dellwood preaching, was relieved by O. W. Snyder. Bro. T. J. Clancy, first P. & E. Crossing, who has just completed a term as a member of the Eastern Division safety committee won on all points taken up, which proves his worth as a committeeman. Our new Bro. A. C. Meehl is at Canadaway. Bro. R. C. Garnow was a recent Painesville so journer. Bro. Beideick, second at B. & O. Paines- ville, off over Christmas, relieved by Mr. Bonnell, and Bro. Chadwick, first Lake View, by M. O. Ben- nett. We want three delegates to the convention next year, one for every 100 members. Brothers gel in that non working with you. Division dues were raised from $3.00 to $5 00 by recent vote. Mutual benefit department ass* ss- ment slips and division dues cards have been mailed. Boys, pay up and don’t let the chairman have to remind you of it. Wishing you all a prosperous New Year. Yours fraternally, E. G. Gifforu, Div. Cor., Cert. 287. Detroit Diiision — The double track between Detroit and Toledo in conjunction with the M. C., will probably in- crease the dispatcher’s staff at Detroit, and create new positions. The Lake Shore is to operate the new tracks. Bro. Mike Rchfuess, second Monroe, while help- ing out at “JD,” was relieved by Bro. Roberts, and he on third by Mr, Prankee, from West Toledo. Sid Wilson has returned to second Tecumseh, Kenneth Aten going back to second West Toledo. Red Wilson has returned to second Norvell, our new Bro. J. W. Sackett, going north after deers. Several towermen from the Toledo Division at- tended the meeting at Toledo, November 12th. All brothers who can possibly do so should attend these meetings. It not only increases social inti- macy between brothers, but a lot of knowledge is acquired regarding the O. R. T. Bro. Smith has done some good work on the Detroit branch lately, and we hope to soon have that end solid, and the few- stilUout on the Jack son branch. Remember what the committee gained for them last time and get in line. Brothers send me any news or items you can by the 20th. It will be greatly appreciated. “HU,” Cert. 373- Michigan Division — It is time now to get new cards, brothers; also see that the non on the job with you gets a card — show him where he is in bad, and that by having a card he has made a profitable investment. A sound treasury means good schedules, so get these fellows in as fast as possible. Vacancies occurred recently at Schoolcraft, Cold- water, Sturgis second, and third Swan Creek tower, and third Maumee River Bridge. The meeting at the Jefferson Hotel, Toledo, the evening of November 12th, was very well attendea. Get together, brothers, and learn what is going on v\ the labor world. Items received from brothers on this division — NONE. Cert. 353. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Relay Division, Lines East — Your committee reached an amicable settlement with the officials on December 10th, securing bet- ter conditions, with increases where salaries were considered low. We have wade some progress which will prove beneficial to the majority of telegraphers on the system, and you are. to be congratulated on voting overwhelmingly to sustain your committee. Although we were not all bene- fited personally this time, this is a matter of business co-operation where we unite to regulate a standard of wages and better working conditions, which has been done through the recent negotia tions. Compare your salary of today and six years ago- and you will realize how much you have been benefited through the organization. A nine-hour position, which paid $65 a month then, today pays from $80 to $90 a month for an eight-hour day. If you didn’t do your part in supporting the organization, someone else had to, who in many cases never received a cent of benefit. The re- sponsibility of maintaining what has been accom- plished rests in your hands, and you should pay your dues promptly and not wait to see what tne committee is going to do before you pay up. Such selfishness is very poor unionism. Some members are working in offices who do not know :f the other fellow belongs. Boys, find out who :s “up to date" in your office and who i^, not. K«' '• p after the backsliders; make them show tluir cards, and Digitized by kjOOQle

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134 The Railroad Telegrapher. see that they keep in good standing. Some of these fellows are posing as members who haven’t been in good standing for six months. When in doubt, ask the local chairman. From an organization standpoint the division is in the finest condition, and every member should use persistent efforts to maintain the present standard. Give the nous no rest until they join. They are willing to take the benefits derived through the O. R. T. and expect their friends to pay the bill. No special assessment will be necessary, as Divi- sion 130 has a surplus of money after paying the expense of recent negotiations. This is some- thing no other organization has ever done and maintained as large a committee as ours. The committee received nothing but courteous treatment from the officials all through the nego- tiations, and you should show your appreciation by rendering good service and conducting your- selves in an orderly manner, which will be to your interest in the future. After receiving a copy of the schedule, don’t throw it to one side after looking at the wage scale; read the rules and become thoroughly ac- quainted with them, and anything not understood will bd gladly explained. If you have a grievance, write it up, and there . very little doubt but what it will be properly adjusted if taken up in the right manner with the local chairman. Kicking about it to some operator will never adjust the grievance. Make some effort yourself first by taking it up with the proper official before appealing to the local chair- man to adjust it. J. J. Rose. Aurora Relay — There is room in Aurora for much missionary work among our worthy contemporaries who re- main outside the fold of the Order. Evidently they do not understand the purpose of our organi- zation. They are estimable gentlemen, all of them, and we are loath to associate their names along with any who are shirkers of their duty or who want others to do their fighting for them; hence our conclusion that it is a lack of under- standing of what the O. R. T. is for that keeps them out. For their information we submit the following: The O. R. T. is an organization of all wire chiefs, telegraphers, nelephoners, etc., to be enabled there- by to approach the management of the road for better working conditions, to adjust wage scales, etc. — something utterly impossible without thor- ough organization. The men in this organization know that if we can not stand together we will have to fall separately. To be numbered among these men is an honor not to be counted by dollars and cents. To not be counted among us is to go on record as opposed to us, and none want to do that. Think it over, Messrs. Nuckley, Butler, Peoples and Thurow. It is serious business, and we sincerely hope to announce you are with us in the next write-up. Bro. "Jay” Richards is handling the block first trick, with Bro. “Bill” Dorr on second and Mr. Peoples on third. Bro. Paige Miller is working 27 wire and back- ing up the Morthum printed on "GO" when not being used in the dispatcher’s office on relief work. Bro. W. G. Esser welcomed a $5 increase on his return to work after a serious operation on his head, performed at the St. Charles Hospital, Aurora. "Bill" was off about three weeks. The boys were all glad to hear him droll off "O. K., — WE," on his return. Bro. C. J. Dussell, “DC," is ready for the "majors” now that he has worked a hot wire re- lieving Bro. Esser. Bro. Dussell was relieved by Bro. Jern, of Eola. Bro. Harry Hull kept his bug up on the high speed for a full month before the schedule was finally secured, in anticipation of a $5 increase. He only got $2, but made a great showing and will surely get the other $3 next time. Ce*t. 2720. Aurora Division — Bro. E. G. Reigal, Mendota tower, is very low with typhoid fever. Bro. Beardsley is working his trick, relieved by Mr. Trout on third Montgomery. Bro. Dowding, working extra for some time, has returned to Malden second. Mr. McAntee bid in second Plano. He had bet- ter get in line; that station has always been solid. Bro. Long and wife, of Sandwich, visited friends in Aurora Christmas day. Bro. McNamara is feeling fine, because he is now covered by the schedule. He has been a mem ber for years, but was never covered by the schedule. He also received a $4 increase. That’s what the O. R. T. does when you once get them in the schedule. Cert. 14. Chicago Terminal Division — As this division has been without a correspond- ent for some time, I have promised Bro. 'Murphy to have a write-up in the journal each month. The ossified man, as he is called by the freight men, continues to show up late, and say this is his last month, and for that reason dots not join us. Bro. Wegner, formerly first Kedzie Ave., since joining the repair gang, has been working most of his time as an extra towerman. Bro. Hachmeister, third Kedzie Ave., bid in first Kedzie Ave., and Bro. Gust, second, bid in third there. Mr. Weaver, who bid in second, has since resigned, to accept a position as traveling salesman, and our new Bro. Straum is now on second. It is also Bro. Bright at Robey Street nights. Let the good work go on. We are always glad to greet new brotners. On this division we now have but four nons. Keep after them, brothers, and see if we can not make this division solid. Mr. Summers, a new man, is at Robey Street tower days. Bro. Dwyer recently returned from his vacation in Wisconsin, relieved by Bro. Montgomery. A. R. Able spent his vacation in the East. W. Lymangood, first Ashland Ave., is on the sick- list, relieved by Bro. Montgomery, of Clyde, and lie on first there by J. H. Munn. Bro. J. H. Brennan is off on account of the sick- ness and death of his daughter. He has the sym- pathy of the entire division in his bereavement. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 133 The new signal bridges between Kedzie Ave. and Robey Street have been erected, and the new electric automatic signals will soon be put in service, replacing the old air signals on the wood- en masts. This is a big improvement, and will be appreciated by the engine men. The new storage batteries have been put in service at Clyde, and the signal department on the Chicago Division is now in better shape than ever. Brothers, stick to your local chairman, and give him all the assistance you can. He is always ready and w’illing to fight for you, but needs your as- sistance. Dtv. Cor. Galesburg Division — We have passed another milestone in the march of time. Let us keep in view the fact that we have not as yet reached the goal of perfect organ- ization. We may, however, look back with pride upon the work accomplished in 1912, which will ever stand as evidence of what can be done. A review of our progress for the past six years will show that we have gone forward with phenomenal strides over obstacles of which the majority of us probably know but little. The true man laj^s aside the spirit of skepticism and enters into that which he undertakes with grim determination to succeed. Reverses will come in all undertakings but never to the extent that we have not a fighting chance to come out right side up. Impatience, faint heart and petty wrongs carefully nursed will ever be a glaring monument to look back upon and stand through all time as an unpleasant reminder of damage done to a strug gling cause. Let every man, therefore, enter upon this New Year resolved to beat all previous records and put forth his individual effort to raise his divi- sion in membership. My brothers, remember that “■\ house divided against itself can not stand," and b^t for the solid support given your committee it would have returned without a step gained for our good. The heartfelt thanks of every man on the Galesburg Division is due our committee, who in the face of greatest discouragement succeeded in keeping your jobs, revising your working rules and obtaining money enough to adjust some few posi- tions which were left out last time. I am greatly encouraged, and I wish to express my sincere gratitude for the support given me by all members thus far in my efforts to fill the un- expired term of local chairman. I have tried con- scientiously to do my duty by all brothers to the best of my ability. Ballots will soon be out for the election of local chairman for two years more, also for delegate to Grand Convention. I will be a candidate for election as delegate, and if you desire me to continue as your local chairman, I will be your candidate and do as nearly as I know how, all that is for the good of the Order, and right here I ask each man and brother to make this his motto: ‘‘For the good of the Order." If you have some other brother in mind whom you desire for your chairman, bring him forward, and I shall support him with all my heart. Fraternally, F. J. Graves, Local Chairman. Galesburg Division Notes — Meeting at Galesburg, November 23d, was large- ly attended. Bro. Carder gave us a good talk. It is always a great pleasure to have Bros. Lamb and Carder with us, and when you consider that it is a long ways for them to come, you should show appreciation by being present, if possible. Next meeting in Rock Island first Sunday after January payday. Bro. Austin, “MB,” has been relieving Agent Heston, “PM.” Bro. Willis, “GN,” on short vacation, we re- lieved by L. Graham, who also relieved Bro. Litchfield, “AG,” on short vacation. Bro. Botkin bid in second “YD" Galesburg, Bro. Brown bidding in regular position in “GT.” We congratulate Bro. Brown and hope more of our brothers from the line will make “GT.” We have just as good material on our own division as elsewhere and they arc entitled to reward. Bro. Roy Dougherty bid in Rio agency and Bro. Fletcher third there. Second bulletin. St. David agency again goes begging, also second Portal tower. Second Bushnell and third Macomb on bulletin. Bro. Chapman bid in Oquawka agency. vBro. Farris bid in first Peoria yard, and Bro. Williams, second St. Augustine. Mr. Hibbs is experiencing no little annoyance likewise your local chairman, by men bidding on positions and cancelling them. Brothers if you don’t want a place don’t bid on it. If you merely wish to know your standing you can get it in a much easier way and save other people a lot of w'ork. We do not want it said that O. R. T. men arc practicing this. I wish you would discontinue it at once. I receive frequent inquiries from brothers as to how they stand on bulletins be- j/ i fore such bulletins are. closed. I am unable to tell you account getting no report from chief dis- patcher until bids are all in. In order to give you a line up you must send me a copy of your application otherwise I can tell you nothing. I am at present receiving only one or two notices from brothers bidding. I wish to thank all who have so ably assisted me in this year’s work, and am justly proud of the progress made. Let us start the new year by every man holding an up to date card. Do not handicap us by lagging, but make our gain in membership 100 per cent. Our division is com- ing rapidly to the front and it's up to you to keep it that way. We can not hope to climb the hill if one goes back every time we get a new one. I want the O. R. T. boys on this division to be the best. I want all to be beyond criticism. Get your book of rules and keep fresh on it. Keep your hand signals night ami day in order for immediate use. Show t lie company that it don’t pay to hire any one else. It's a hard matter to intercede in trouble ari-ing from a neglect of rules with which all should he familiar. It's up to the men to get in line for the next bout I'nitv and nothing else will accomplish our end. It is now Bio. Lindell, line; Bro. \a«in. >n vanna; Bro. Sisson, lYmia, and lb". Danalu y, Briar Bluff. I'. J Graves. I_... .,! ( lia'r:nan Digitized by GiOOQle

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136 The Railroad Telegrapher. Delinquents, remember your duty and do not lose sight of the fact that 60 days in arrears lapses your M. B. D., and should the All Wise in His infinite wisdom see fit to take you, your previous payments will have availed you naught, and your beneficiary will suffer from your negligence. Brothers, respond promptly to notice of dues; you gain nothing by hanging out. Your new schedule will reach you about Jan- uary 15th, study it carefully and be posted. Brothers, there are a lot of nons who came in on this schedule who will surely not go back on their promises. Let each brother wear a ring earned with five applications. You have a lovely chance, now take it. Bro. Chapman bid in second “BS,” Bro. Dowell third "MA." Mr. Graham bid in Bro. Dowell’s trick at “VN” and Bro. Austin, Oquawka agency. The new interlocking plant at “GT” will be called Santa Fe tower, and will not be bulletined. This plant performs the same function as Santa Fe Cabin, with the added work of main line trains, and will be classed with Graham tower. This was agreed upon by your schedule committee and the officials of the company. There was no meeting this month, account Santa Claus coming in for his share, and our spare funds going to our wives, little ones and friends in tokens which gladden the heart. The next meeting will he at Peoria, Sunday, February 23rd, between trains No. 18 and No. 11. Bros. Lamb and Car- der will be present. Those with dues paid to date only will be admitted. I want this meeting well attended. Our division items have been reaching St. Louis too late, but it will not occur again. If you de- sire representation, each member shall contribute. Yours for a happy and prosperous New Year. F. J. G., Cert. 492. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, and all-wise Ruler of the universe, to call to his home the beloved father of our Bro. E. C. Mil- lard; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy; be it Resolved, That the members of Galesburg Local Division of System Division 130, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved family, mother and brother their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. J. Graves, D. G. Rixey, E. A. Taylor, Committee. GaUsburg Division, North End — Bro. Jones relieved Miss Jesse Bennet, first Erie, who went to third Briar Bluff, opened for the winter. Bro. Parnell bid in first, relieved on second there by Bro. Lindcll, former helper at Alpha, later extra Pluni River tower, who bid it in. Erie will probably be an all-night office soon, with B. Waite, helper Denrock, who relieved Bro. Finch on third Denrock, there when confined to his bed the latter part of October. We are glad to re- port that he is with us again. Bro. Larson bid in first, Mr. Nesbit second and Mr. Everrcts third Henderson. Mr. Smallwood, from the C. N. W., Is on third Rio, pending bids. Bro. Adams relieved Bro. Smith, while laying off at Barstow. Bro. Millard, while off on account of the death of his father, was relieved by C. A. Lindell, of Woodhull, 111. Bro. E. P. Jem has resigned third Plum River tower and gone to the Aurora Division, relieved by C. A. Nason. The passing track at' Rio has been lengthened out to* accommodate the long trains. About all it would need from Henderson to Barstow for dou- ble tracking would be to connect up the passing tracks. We already have double track from Gales- burg to Henderson. It keeps the dispatchers busy getting the trains over the road. I have been unable to get the changes on the Galva and Keithsburg branches this month. L. A. A. Galesburg Division, Peoria Branch — Bro. A. D. Farris, second St. Augustine, bid in second Peoria yard, relieving Bro. Beckwith, Bro. Williams, first Peoria yard, going to second St. Augustine, B. C. Codding worked one night making the transfer, Bro. Beckwith going to first trick, afterwards relieved by our new Bro. Mur- phy, who has been acting some time as agent at Joy. We appreciate his joining so soon after again entering the telegraph service. L. L. Smith relieved at Gilson by J. Q. Duffy, relieved Bro. L. F. Antrim at Castleton, who re- lieved Bro. Anderson at Marquon. Later Bro. An trim was brought to Peoria and operated on for appendicitis. I am glad to report ‘that he is. doing nicely and his many friends hope for his speedy recovery. r D. C. Root, first Yates City, prho relieved the agent at I pavia a few weeks, was relieved by Mr. Sage, who later relieved acting Agent Palmer, at Magnon, owing to sickness. Mr. Loller going to first Yates City. Remember, boys, our membership and the success of our Order depend entirely upon the individual help of each member. If there is a non work- ing with you, keep after him until you have his application filled out. Then get the cash from him and hurry it to your local chairman. If every one helps wc will have no cause to worry about the future. 9 Gilson was made an 11 night office, owing to the heavy winter business, with Bro. H. L. Hob- son, from the C. & A., on second, and V. R. Thorne on third. Later Mr. Thorne relieved Bro. Bollinger, third Clinton, resigned and gone to Texas. We all wish him success. Cecil Duncan relieved Mr. Thorne on third Gilson. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 137 The year 1912 was the most successful one since the origin of our Order, and the members of Galesburg Division can sincerely be congratulated upon the spirit shown and loyal support accorded Local Chairman Graves, who through his able ad- ministrative ability, has succeeded in raising our membership twenty five per cent within the short period of eight months. This speaks for his splen- did work and every member should remit his dues promptly and do all in his power to help increase our membership. A happy New Year to all. "Dok Yak/' Cert. 928. Beards toum Division — John Livscy is at Keyesport, agency pending bulletin. Bro. Baker, third Litchfield, is off sick with ty- phoid fever. We wish him a speedy recovery. Phoner Hays is relieving L. Clark, off sick. Bro. Caspers is off to get tied up and take trip to coast, relieved by Mr. Bandy. Congratulations to Bro. Caspers. Bro. Simmons was off several days, relieved by L. Denny, Agent Cole, Keyesport, relieved Bro. Cooley at Virden agency. Bro. J. H. Mann has taken his old trick, Nichols returned home. Night Chief Sayre and T. M. Lamb over divi- sion recently giving boys examination. Under- stand every one passed without any trouble. Send me your items, boys, and let’s wake this division up. S. H. F. Ottumwa Division — A very successful year has drawn to a close, and our membership has increased with leaps and hounds. We are now the strongest we have been on this division in a long time, grievances are down to the minimum, and there is good feeling among the membership. Our schedule committee has just closed successful negotiations with the company, a decided victory for the organization, in which we have gained prestige and power. The proposition of the company to pay the bond pre- mium is of itself a great gain when you take the entire system into consideration. We wish to extend to the committee our hearty congratu- lations for the success attained, and feel confident that the membership in general will look at it in a broad sense. However, we are just entering the battle, and must keep up the work of organizing until there will not be a non left on the system, and pay dues promptly to hold what strength we have. Bro. E. O. Park, second Batavia, has gone to Hot Springs, Ark., for his health, relieved by Mr. Servis. Bro. J. M. Browne bid in Dudley third, and Bro. T. O. Jones Frederic agency, vice Bro. H. Thomp- son resigned and gone West. Bro. R. B. McMil- len, of the Virginian Ry., is at Frederic, while Bro. Jones is visiting home folks in Ohio. Bro. O. A. French bid in Ottumwa, “UK” third, and Bro. C. A. Walter, "UK” second, bid in “CW.” It is now Bro. E. R. Hill, Biggsville third, get- ting a card right on start. Bro. W. C. Moore is again at Glendale. Off on account of sickness, he later took a trip to the Pacific Coast Bro. J. M. Baston, agent Rome, spent Thanks- giving with home folks in ‘Illinois. Bro. Abercrombie, Monmouth second, relieved the ticket agent at Burlington recently. The company knows that the good men are those who carry a card. Bro. French, Albia first was asked to bid in Ottumwa yard, so he could be fitted up for a chief clerk to superintendent. The company wants the men with a card when promoting any- one; because the wise men of today always carry a card. Bro. D. L. Gibbs, third Chariton, recently worked two weeks in "CW” office. Another good O. R. T. man who is always there. We wish you all a successful new year, and trust that every one will put forth his best efforts to bring about a 100 per cent member- ship as early as possible. With best wishes. Fraternally yours, E. A. Brand, Local Chairman. Creston Division — Bro. I. J. Castillo, second Nodaway, the last of November, went to Elk City, Kan., to see his mother, who was thrown into a fence and seriously hurt, but who is improving. J. R. Weaver, who relieved him, went to Balfour. Bro. J. E. Be- rard’s wife left Nodaway to visit her parents in Oklahoma, “JE” is now batching. Bro. C. O. Bishop is contemplating a trip to Florida. Bro. W. N. Thornhill, who relieved W. J. Thig- pen, second Balfour, gone to Frisco, was later re- lieved by W. M. Kenneday, called to Indiana, and relieved by J. R. Weaver. Mrs. II. L. Huntsman, wife of Rro. Huntsman, at Glenwood, has been visiting relatives at Lincoln. Bro. S. T. Spencer, agent Malvern, attended a meeting of the Burlington Route Passenger Agents in Chicago, December 9th. Bro. Barkus, third Malvern took suddenly sick recently causing Bros. Hale and Walklcy to double. Bro. Gleason, of Coburg, on a two weeks’ vaca tion, was relieved by E. S. Bailey. Bro. O. E. Beach, agent McPherson, la., has a new typewriter. He has been appointed division correspondent for this division. Please send him all your items by the 20th. Remember your dues. With best wishes, Fraternally yours, R. L. Hale. Burlington Division — It is now Bros. McConehay at Mt. Union, and Ripley at Stilwell, and we have several more prom- ises. Bro. Gilliland, at Martinsburg, while home for Christmas was relieved by Mr. Friend. I. S. Casto, a new man, relieved at Cedar for a few weeks. Bro. Oiler, I’leasantvillc, was relieved several weeks by J. L. Clark, who also relieved Bro. J. F. Frain, while in Chicago, on schedule work. Digitized by CiOOQle

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138 The Railroad Telegrapher. Boys, if you want to sec this division repre- sented in the journal, send changes and all news by the 20th to your local chairman. Where the choice is left to us to route freight and passengers over fair roads, we should always remember the road that treats us right, and give them the business. Some of the boys hang up calendars and leave folders and other advertising matter of these unfair roads where they can be seen. Stand by our friends. Those unfriendly to us, seem to want to get along without us. Let them do it. Cert. No. 8. La Crosse Division — The committee has finished its work at Chicago. Although we did not get what we- expected, we benefited greatly by what they did for us. The sum received to be divided on the division among those having the most amount of work and the greatest living expenses. After awhile, the committee can go in again, adjust the rates, and make it better for those not included in this one. Everything was done for the best. If you do not understand it write the local chairman, and he will explain the matter fully. Bros. H. and O. C. Peed were recently called East, account illness of their mother. Bro. Clifford, on first Hoffman Ave. Bro. Fred Sperry is making good as chief clerk to H. W. Maxwell. Bro. Burns, of Prescott, first also has a good job with Mr. Maxwell. Dispatcher Vogel, third Newport, is relieving the dispatcher at Minneapolis. Bro. F. Van Slyke is relieving Bro. Hitchcock at Pullman Ave., relieved by E. G. Nash, on Oak- land third. Agent H. L. Shanks was relieved during the holidays by Bro. Otis Sands, relieved by Bro. P. V. McCue, relieved by Howard Davis and be by Bro. Dosdal. W. J. Reber, while off was relieved by Grant Conklin, of Prescott. Sister Kelly, while on the sick list, relieved by Bro. E. W. Jay, from the “Soo Line,** now at Crawford. Bro. Smeltzer, bid in second Nelson. Contractors have lengthened north Passing track at Bagley about sixteen hundred feet, making it about a mile long. Bro. Kincaid, of Missouri Pacific, was visiting friends at Bagley recently. Bro. L. R. Smeltzer bid in second Nelson, third on bulletin. Bro. Parr is relieving T. C. Beckmire, agent Alma, whose wife is sick. Bro. Ender bid in third Glen Haven, vice Mr. Tate. Bro. G. T. Lynch, Blake days, is now at Miner days. Bro. J. E. Reed, who bid in Blake agency, relieved on vacation by Mr. Voss. Bro. Bratton bid in second Blake and Mr. Kennedy is on third there, pending bulletin. Bro. E. W. Jay, from the “Soo,” is relieving Bro. A. J. Johnson, second Crawford. Bro. Sandlin, first Blanding, has resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Betzel. The double track between Genoa and Mile Post 275 has been put in operation, the train order office at Victory closed and a new one established at the end of the double track. Bro. D. L. Hast ings, second Victory, received first, Bro. L. L. Sterling, third Victory, gets second and Bro. M. B. Monti, from Genoa, third. Bro. M. A- Ded erick, agent Victory, now has to work 12 hours. The extra man at Genoa has been taken off, Bro. A. B. Downer doing the station work alone, and the telegraphing on first. Bro. Desmond going back to second and Bro. Kircher to third. Bro. G. M. Marks, agent De Soto, billed out forty-five carloads of commercial freight during November, 1912. Bro. Bootsing is relieving J. C. Gallagher, third there, on vacation. Bro. Otis Sands is home on vacation, relieved by E. G. Nash. Bro. Otto Sands, second Hager, is also home on vacation, relieved by Grant Conk- lin. Bro. H. G. Smith bid in third Hager. Bro. M. A. Griffin, second Nelson, bid in third Maiden Rock, and Bro. J. R. Garber, second “JD.” Thanks to Bros. Gwin, Kelley and Sterling for helping with this write-up. Certs. 426, 830 and 19x1. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our worthy Bro. Frank Ward, and we bow our heads in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that Division 130 has lost a true and faithful member; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved fam- ily our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent his family, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy be spread upon the minutes of the division to stand in memory of our deceased brother, who has always been a faithful worker and a loyal member of our Order. A. F. Ritter, G. E. Chipman, J. E. Nolen, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Bucklin, Mo., Dec. 21, 1912. To Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Order of Railroad Telegraphers: I desire to tender my sincere thanks for tue beautiful floral design sent me during my sad be- reavement in the loss of my husband. Mrs. Mattie Ward. Hannibal Division — Bros. Kennedy, agent, and King, third Machens were in St. Louis recently on important business. (?) Bro. Frank Ferree, Clarksville, is now in freight office at Alton. Bro. Clyde Smart, first Seeburger, was dodging the overlands and trolley cars in Machens one evening recently. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 139 B. P. Boyer, first Clarksville, visited Bro. O. L. Jarman, agent West Alton, between trains re- cently. Bro. G. L. Hubbard, agent Orchard Farm, has been branded the division’s society leader. Re- cently caught by some of the brothers cavorting around the Blankenship square at Portage des Sioux to the tune of “I Won’t Go Home Until Morning.” Phoner “Toad” Hubbard is relieving Phoner Stephens on account of the serious illness of the latter’s wife. Phoner McCall is relieving B. E. Truitt, second Saverton, on account of sickness. Phoner Rhoades is back at Kissenger nights, after a harrowing experience of being caught in a freshet and nearly drowned. Phoner Laudell, Reading, opened the new office at Hope days, later bid in by Bro. J. E. Chris- man, relieved on third Ashburn by Phoner M. Stout, third Elsberry, and he by M. G. English, agent Kissenger. J. R. Gilmore, second Francis, secured Kissenger agency, while Bro. White, third Francis, bid in second there. Helton opened days with a Mr. Blakey in charge. Third Francis, first Firma, and Helton nights, now on bulletin. • , Bro. Palmer, agent Viele, now enjoying the sim- ple life. The Go-devil” has been put into win- ter quarters and the “Frau” is away visiting while Fount makes his own flapjacks and washes the dishes. Bro. Hancock, Montrose days, fears an attack of pneumonia. The helper has taken it upon himself to rush the coal hod to the limit, and his industry has brought the “cold sweats” out on Ed. Bro. P. L. Bowen has diagnosed his case, and the brother is improving. Bros. Klusmicr, agent Gregory and Local Chairman Crooks, returned from the jungles of Arkansas, recently, with great tales of big game, but we failed to see a feather or a hide — let alone sink our teeth in some juicy venison. Bro. Klusmeier was relieved by Mr. Draiemann and Bro. Crooks by Bro. Leu, who was quite a fre- quent visitior to the “Dam” city. We have the promise of Messrs. Beck, Boyer, Draiemann, Hubbard and Frank to join. Let us give them all the encouragement we can. All good men anu we need them. Bro. Park, now of the Illinois Central, formerly on tne “Q” spent a few days at Foley recently visiting his parents and friends. The writer asked a non the other day to join and he objected because it cost too much, and he thought there must a graft somewhere. The O. R. T. certainly has its troubles with grafters — the men who take advantage of their position to get something for nothing, usually known as nons. They work with the men who fight their battles, and allow them to pay their part of the expense, working their amateur graft business to the extent of less than 84 cents a month — the amount that would buy a card. This and the betterment in their working conditions and a few dollars added to their check (that the other fellows got for them) added to the eighty-four cents, which they didn't buy a card with, makes considerable graft. They accept the raise and betterment in working conditions because it’s cheap — didn’t cost them a c^nt — and in this way take advantage of their positions to get something for nothing, the definition of which is “graft,” pure and simple. There is no place on the Hannibal Division where a non can walk into an office and sit down thirty minutes at a wire without working with an up- to-date man who knows just why he is not up-to- date also; so he is fooling no one. We suggest to the non to tear that song out of his book. “The O. R. T. never did anything for me” is an insult to a man’s intelligence. Come, cut the purse- string and turn loose that 84 cents, and buy a card dated: “Good the first half of 1913.” The general committee, with the aid of our local division officials, distributed the increase allowance where they thought it was most needed. Boys, “hit the ball” all the time, don’t violate the hours of service, and buy that new card right now while you have it on your mind. Don’t put it off until tomorrow, but get busy today. I must thank Bros. Banks and Hubbard for the bulk of the items. If you have a few items, for- ward them to your local chairman. They will be appreciated. Cert. 1323. Hannibal Division, South End — Bro. *W. L. Gilmore, third Hannibal yard, trails ferred to McIntosh days, vice Bro. C. P. King to third Louisiana, vice B. A. Smith to second Saverton. Bro. W. R. Hicks, Firma, has resigned and gone with the C. & A. at Drake, 111., his former home. Bro. J. R. Gilmore, agent Annada, transferred to second Francis, relieved by Bro. H. L. Fisher, Amanda nights; latter closed and Kissinger opened nights by H. Rhoads. Bro. R. Gilbert goes to Firma. G. H. Ferrill, agent Clarksville, on vacation, was relieved by O. C. Homes, third there, relieved by Mr. Chipman. Later Holmes relieved B. 1*. Boyer, first, on vacation; Meyer, second, on vaca- tion, relieved by Chipman. Bro. Ira Servcnt, first Old Monroe, on vacation, relieved by Bro. C. C. Sulley, third Saverton, re cently married. Mr. Miller, third Stout, also recently married. Bro. Frank Ferrie, McIntosh days, resigned, now with the M. & I. B. at Alton. Bro. Black, second Francis, has also resigned. Hope has been opened days by Bro. Londell. Bro. English, agent from Kissinger, who re lieved Mr. Stout on third Elsberry, was relieved by Bro. Updike. Bro. Roy Chuck has returned to second Ash burn. Bro. Bullard, Reading day s, loigticd to enter train service. Bro. Hal N'eece, second B-nique, itcenlly U»t his only child. \\ c extend our sympathy. Bro. Hart, tiom Old Monroe, relicwd Frank Miner, agent Winfield, on vacation. Digitized by C-ooQle

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140 The Railroad Telegrapher. Miss Opal Hubbard has returned to third Or- chard Farm from her vacation in the West. Bro. C. N. Simpson has returned to second North St. Louis from Hannibal relay. Bro. C. C. Tulley, third Saverton, while off sick was relieved by Bro. Londell, from Reading. Miller on Stout third; Elsberry gets Reading days. Bro. Londell, relieved at Hope by Mr. Chit- man, relieved Mr. Christman, third Ashdown, re- signed. Bro. Roe Gilbert, second Firma, relieves Otto Hubbard, Reading nights. B. D. Stephens takes third Perhque. Bro. Rex Foley, off on account of his father’s death, was relieved by W. W. Wing. Bro. Meyers, Hannibal relay, visited friends af La Grange recently. Bro. Ragland, third Dodridge Street, and Otto Hubbard, Reading nights, were recent Hannibal visitors, chaperoned by Bro. Robert Ainge. Helton daya, Hannibal yard, first and second Firma on bulletin. Cert. 1420. Omaha Division — Here’s hoping everyone had a merry Christmas and will have a happy New Year. After three months’ hard work in Chicago, our committee at last made a settlement with the com- pany for $40,000 per year. Every little bit helps, so let us all make an effort to get “that non” in, and the next time we go up for an increase I hope we will be 100 per cent solid. Bro. Combs spent Christmas with the old folks at home, and Bro. Wisen was off for two weeks. All the chief dispatchers and local chairmen on lines west met at Omaha while the raise was being distributed. Bro. Holt was there several days. Bro. Karns, of Nickerson, contemplates going to “OX.” It is now Bro. Baker at Page. Bro. Hays, of Goodwin, with his bride, took two weeks’ vacation. Congratulations. All on the O’Neill line got a $3 raise except Jackson, Goodwin and O’Neill agency. The dis- tribution on the Soo- Ashland Line was: Walthill, $4, Dakota City; Operator Fremont, second Ash- land, Edholm and Louisville tower, $5; Homer, Winnebago, Rosalie, Malmo, Prague, Memphis, Ithaca, Pappio, second and third Waverly and Greenwood, $2, and Waverly agency, 50 cents. J. H. Justis is in the superintendent’s office of the Missouri Pacific at Pueblo, Colo. Bro. Eastlick spent Christmas with his folks in l'lainview, and Bro. Downey spent Christmas at his home in O’Neill. It was remarkable the way the nons held their ears to the ground for news from “Chi” during the schedule negotiations. Leeper, second Plattsmouth, “beat it” for the Dominion, relieved by Mr. Stuart, from the Mil- waukee, who only remained a week. Mr. Mason, Stuart’s road companion, temporarily relieving Bro. Hoenshall at Ashland, was taken down with an attack of the mumps, and was unable to follow the other two to Canada. We hope they will appreci- ate the value of a card before and after reaching destination. ,, A. W. Davis is on third Oreapolis. Bro. Baum has “kept the faith” at Louisville tower for a long time, and his assignment to sec- ond Gretna is a well-deserved promotion. Pend- ing bulletin this position was filled by Mr. Glen Tucker, of Pappio. “Hiney” Howiter has returned to second Platts, which he vacated in January, 1911, when engulfed by the “back to the land” movement in Missouri. We want him to be one of us. A good nine-hour job at $70 ought to fully persuade him. No one bid on this trick. There are but ten telegrapher positions on the Omaha Division, only two of which pay less than second Platts. Bro. Holt was relieved at Rosalie while at Omaha assisting in the distribution of the increase, by Extra Agent Smith, who later relieved Bro. Wisen for two weeks’ vacation. Fraternally, “VI,” Div. Cor. Lincoln Division — We have had another successful year on the Burlington and expect to have the largest delega- tion at the convention in 19 13. I want to thank the brothers who have taken such an active part in boosting the Order. Keep up this good woik another year and we will then be able to take a vacation, as our work will be done; but let’s not lay off until we know all eligible men belong to our grand old Order. Do not let strong membership keep you from first class service, which we owe our employers. Complaints are few, but some could give a little better attention. Show your appreciation of the recent increase, which, if it did not affect you directly in a financial way, did in an indirect way, and you are in line for the good positions as your turn comes, so have your service first class. Do not forget that the dispatcher is the primary cog of the working unit. Answer up promptly, “OS” promptly and give him all information possible that will help him in the movement of trains. Please be as prompt as possible in the payment of your dues. Do not let yourself get delinquent, thus causing an expense and making work for both your G. S. & T. and L. C. They are both willing to work, as you know if you have ever been delinquent, but they could use that time lining up the nons. Keep after the non-members; show them the benefits of belonging to our organization. l)o not let the local chairman do it all, as some places are hard for him to reach, others impossible. Keep your local chairman posted on new men on the division, so he can arrange to transfer them to No. 130. Also let your correspondent know by postal or other way of changes, so he will be able to give you a good write-up in The Telegrapher every month. Best wishes to you all. Fraternally, P. H. Miller, Local Chairman. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 141 Lincoln Division Notes — Bro. Miller, third “GS” Hastings, went to Omaha a couple of days the latter part of December, to assist in adjusting the new wage scale. Bro. Alshouse, agent Kenesaw, and family off thirty days’ visiting in Florida and eastern points, Bro. Kaney relieving. Bro. S. A. Mead, Keene, was relieved a few days by Mr. Graul, from Kenesaw. R. A. Fulmer has returned to second Kenesaw after a month’s visit on the Coast. Bro. “VO” Blodgett, third wire chief “NI” Lincoln, relieving Mr. Bryan of second there on his honeymoon, was relieved by Bro. McGee. Bro. A. H. Teale, agent Friend, was a Sunday Dorchester visitor recently. B. J. Hill relieved Mr. Mueller on second Crete, on bid. P. M. Orrell, Exeter tower, has returned from his vacation to California, made possible by what the O. R. T. has done for him. Bro. Herbert was referred to in the November journal relieving at “NI” as “Mr.” This is an error. Bro. Herbert is, and has been for some time, a full-fledged member. G. H. Murphy, agent Aurora, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. E. A. Bourne, extra agent. Mr. Marohn, first Crete, on vacation in the Da- kotas, relieved by Extra Mueller. Chas. Irvin, Loup City, on vacation, called on his brother, Bro. Dick, at Hastings ticket office. Bro. D. J. Clark has returned to third “NI” Lincoln after a vacation South. Bro. "HM,” his relief, goes back on days. Mr. Moore relieved Mr. Biggcrstaff at Ravenna, on vacation. New members taken in during December were: J. E. Elinor and J. M. Holder, first and second “HN” Hastings; J. F. Meccier, second Sutton; E. B. YVallahan, assigned Clay Center; V. D. Chister, St. Paul, and L. M. Driver, Aurora. As- signments: Bros. H. L. Coggins, second Aurora; G. O. Vant, second Fairmont; O. W. Olson, Ord, and E. C. Houpt, agent Marquette. Breslau station, on the Omaha Division, and third York and Gretna on bulletin. Items on a postal will do and certainly will be appreciated. Send them by the twentieth. A happy New Year to you all. J. W. Shaw, Cert. 1471, 516 N. Lincoln St., Hastings, Neb. Wymorc Division — The schedule negotiations carried a small in- crease to a number of positions, and changes of rules, which benefit a large number of the telcg raphers, and we should now gather in the rest of the nons and do everything we can to increase our efficiency, so the company will feel that the money •was well placed and that we appreciate everything that tends to better our condition. Recently one brother was discharged and an- other received a reprimand for ' fracturing the hours-of-service law. We should bear in mind that such action lays the company liable to a heavy fine. V. C. Thompson, Blue Springs; H. B. Hadsell, Geneva; Jack Kinsey, Beatrice; D. E. Floyd, Western; J. H. Powell, Lanham, and A. T. Wat- son, Diller, have filed their applications. The lat- ter injured his limb recently and was relieved by Bro. Grimes. Bro. L. P. Zettel, agent Upland, is being re- lieved by Extra Agent Russell. Bro. Glenn, agent Ong, secured a leave and ate Christmas dinner with relatives, and Bro. R. C. Zink, Table Rock, ate his with relatives at Ster- ling. Bro. Tom Majors, agent Endicott, had his Thanksgiving dinner with home folks at Peru, Neb. Bro. Butcher, on an extended vacation, visited Kansas City and other points. The boys at Edgar are all swelled up over a brand new coat of paint recently spread over their office. Mr. Ziegler, Salem nights, has resigned. Assist in gathering items for next month’s write-up. Remember the non— “No card, no favors.’’ Div. Cor. Alliance Division — Bro. Powell has just returned from Omaha, where he was assisting in the distribution of money allowed the Alliance Division in the new schedule. He found it a very difficult undertak- ing— the satisfying of so many with such a small amount of money — but those who w'ere not bene- fited with an actual increase in pay must consider the concessions and not having to pay bond pre- mium, also that the stations and men who did get an increase were the most needy, using the work and business handled and former salary as a basis to figure from. Bro. Powell is moving to the west end, having bid in Custer agency. We are certainly sorry to lose him and his from the east end, but he is benefiting himself by getting a larger and more remunerative position. He will need all the pay he can get for awhile, at least. His car of house- hold goods has been destroyed by fire in the yard at Seneca, nearly all of it burning up except a few pictures and postals, which are his most treasured possessions. Here’s hoping the company will see fit to at least partly pay his loss. Bro. Neville, agent Merna, just returned from a short vacation visiting all points of interest be tween Merna and Billings, was relieved by Bro. Coldwell, who laid off the remainder of December. Bro. Wells, second Ellsworth, is taking a vaca tion. Mr. Stewart, call boy at Alliance, is trying to work third Ellsworth, telegraphers apparently being scarce. The nons on the line whose positions were not raised will probably use that as an excuse now for not joining, and will overlook everything else that has been done for them heretofore. Let’s try to have something in Mi* journal every month from now on. Make a note of am chatvge and mail it right away, I clou.- \ mi tin gi t. The first thing I look for when 1 g I hi f< rapher is the Alliance Diurbon "f the C. B. & Q-, Digitized by CiOOQle

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142 The Railroad Telegrapher. and feel disappointed when I see nothing. Bro. Powell has asked me to send in the write-up for east of Alliance each month on account of his being so far away from here, so if you will mail your notes, not later than the twentieth, to Box 126, Seneca, I will bunch them and send to St. Louis in time. Cert. 1893. McCook Division — Assignments: Bros. C. B. Morgan, Roggen agency; H. R. Weyl, Laird agency: B. Beard, third Arapahoe; W. V. Campbell, thira Eckley; L. H. Westmoreland, second Wiggins, and R. P. Knowles, third Barr. Telegrapher E. Johnson to Atlanta. Bro. E. P. Sweeney, at Lyons, on the sick list, was relieved by Mr. Norman, and he later by Mr. Stansberry. Bro. O. B. Landau, on a recent trip home, was relieved by Bro. Stingley. Bros. H. E. Peterson and C. B. Morgan, agent Roggen, were recent Denver visitors; also Bro Spratt, of Eckley, who called on your correspond- ent and was relieved by Bro. Bauer. Bro. Simon, agent Culberson, off a few weeks, was relieved by Bro. Spahn. Mrs. A. V. Anderson was a Christ- inas shopper in Denver. Bro. E. P. Sweeney visited relatives in Kansas City recently. Bro. Joyce, agent Inavale, on thirty days’ vaca- tion, was relieved by Mr. Kapser, who later re- lieved Bro. Morgan at Pinneo. Bro. Chapin, agent Otis, has purchased a brand new cow. Fine business, milking these cold morn- ings. Bro. Hanks has concluded to stay at Akron, and has now moved his household goods there. Bro. Byrd made a trip to Trenton on a recent Sunday, and spent a few hours between trains. Bro. Hartman relieved Bro. Bauer at Oxford, now in “MC” relay office. Bro. Chambers, agent Stratton, spent Thanks giving with home folks at Atwood. Bro. Curran, third Haigler, made his usual trip to McCook recently. Bro. Huff, from the “Q,” relieved Mr. Fox at Wray. Bro. Miller has returned to Herndon; he was relieving Bro. Green. The revision of our schedule gave us a nice in- crease, which we certainly appreciate, and the new rules will help us quite a bit. Taking the bond premium off our shoulders is alone worth several thousand dollars, and the granting of annual passes to all employes in the service fifteen years or over, while not appearing in the schedule, was gained this time. If properly lived up to, it will probably pave the way to securing a lower minimum in the future; so be as particular to notify your chief when you leave your station as if you were asking him for transportation and permission to leave. The time was set at fifteen years because the con- ductors have this limit. Be careful not to abuse it in any manner. On two branches that were not making operating expenses we were unable to get any increase at all in pay. I wish you all the compliments of the season, and hope the fifty-six who got an increase will appreciate it, as well as the bond proposition, when drawing January pay checks, by not having any deductions on account of bond premium, which runs from 60 cents to $20 on this division. Get the nons lined up and work for a solid organization, and when a new man comes to the division, get his certificate number if a member, and notify Bro. Carder at once, so we can get credit for his dues. Every member get a new member this year, and remember to do the best we can at all times by the company, so as to show them that a card in the O. R. T. is a certificate of ability and not just a mere piece of pasteboard. By so doing we will not only help ourselves, but also the entire organization. Yours fraternally, C. R. Hunt, L. C., Erie, Colo. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the universe to call from our midst the father of our esteemed brother, A. V. Anderson; therefore be it Resolved, That Bro. Anderson has lost a good and faithful father, and that the members extend to the afflicted brother and family our heartfelt sympathy in their hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy to The Telegrapher and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. C. R. Hunt, C. L. Lamb, O. B. Landau, Committee. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Whitakers, N. C., December 20, 1912. To All Members Richmond District: Ballots for the election of local chairman and representatives to the Baltimore convention have been sent you. My duties have become so heavy that I feel I can not do justice to the local chair- manship for the coming term, and I ask the brothers to select the strongest man on the dis trict, ascertain from him before election if he will serve if elected, then elect him and assist with your individual efforts. A good man in Richmond, or w’ithin easy reach of it, could probably handle the situation better than one farther away. Our district is in splendid shape, thanks to the individual membership and our effi- cient general secretary and treasurer, who have kept continually 'after the nons, but he can not stand still. Forward must be the watchword. » I wish to thank each and every member for the courtesies and assistance rendered, and ask a con- tinuance of same for my successor. Wishing each and every one a happy and pros- perous year, and our grand old Order the con tinued success which it deserves. Fraternally, J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 143 ^ First Division, Richmond District Notes — The joint meeting with the Seaboard was held in Petersburg on the night of December 14th, and was a decided success and better attended by mem- bers from the A. C. L. than any meeting ever held on the Richmond District. Scarcely a vacant seat in the hall, about thirty being out to enjoy the talks of Bros. Allen, of the S. A. L., and Williams, of the A. C. L. If these joint meetings continue, the Norfolk Sc Western will probably attend the next one the latter part of February, when we hope to have a little spread and invite the Ladies’ Auxiliary and their families. In order to know how many will attend at say $1 per plate, write Bro. L. E. Cooper, Washington Street station, Petersburg, and say whether you would bring your wife or others with you. J'he bdys are jubilant over the bright prospects and the enthusiasm being shown at present. Bro. C. A. Sanford, agent Drewry’s Bluff, has resigned and accepted a position with the C. & O. in the general offices at Richmond, relieved by Bro. M. A. Palmore, Pleasant Hill agency, suc- ceeded by Bro. J. J. Meade on bid. It is now Bro. F. W. Miles there. Bro. W. E. Luther, of Centralia, has resigned, relieved by Bro. J. B. Claker on bid. Bro. Booth, third Whitakers, has moved his family there and goqe to housekeeping. Our members become good citizens of any place. Bro. Merchant, of Halifax, and Superintendent Phcnncger were out hunting several days recently. Bro. J. K. McCotter bid in third “B” tower, held by Bro. H. F. Taylor until Bro. McCotter is able to work. J. J. Anderson, from the C. & O., is on second there. Bro. J. J. Meade, from the S. A. L., is relieving Bro. Taylor at "YM" nights. F. H. Nelson, from the R. F. & P., is on second “JR" tower. Bio. J. C. Grigg, who has been off sick, has returned to first Dunlop, Bro. Lucas returning to South Richmond. Bro. G. L. Bartle, third Ches- ter, working extra at Dunlop, has been relieved. Business is very heavy and nearly all the sta- tions show substantial increases in addition to the increase in through trains. We are all very much interested in the parcels post, which became ef- fective January 1st. It looks as if we will have to be relieved of this mail business, as we can hardly help delaying trains now without also de- laying the mail. The new double track is now completed to Pleasant Hill (Virginia line) and in operation to Weldon yard, and the telegraphers are in the new tower, but the interlocking plant has not yet been completed. There will be six electric signals gov erning trains crossing the Roanoke River bridge and the Weldon viaduct. The four rails across the bridge and viaduct allow trains to pass to double track at those points without having any switches to cross. The double track is not yet in operation north of the bridge, as the bridges be- tween Pleasant Hill and Weldon are being rebuilt. The new yard at Falling Creek when completed will have two interlocking towers, one at either end, which will mean six experienced men. It is now Bros. Thos. Maclin, North Emporia, and J. F. Batten, Ruggles. We have fewer nons now than ever before, and our only two delin- quents have promised to pay up. All together for a prosperous New Year. SORXBACK. First Division, Fayetteville District — Bro. Williams, G. S. & T., was over this district in November and secured C. A. Bodenhamer, "WN” tower; and W. M. Hudson and W. J. Summerlyn at Rennert. Third Sellers and Rowland closed for some time; not enough telegraphers. Bro. R. L. Johnston, at Latta four years, was relieved by W. W. Hughes. Bro. C. G. Davis bid in first Dillon, relieved on second Latta by Bro. D. G. Burden, of third there, pending assignment. Bro. J. G. Cagle, sec- ond Benson, bid in first Latta. Bro. D. P. Spell, agent Sellers, while visiting Charleston and Columbia recently in his “car,” with his family, was relieved by Bro. Hudson, relief agent, who also relieved Bro. Ellis at Lu- cama, off attending the State fair. J. W. Robert- son, third Sellers, relieved Bro. Renfrow at “WN" tower a few nights while off sick. Bro. W. L. Hatchell, first Pee Dee, • while off owing to sickness, was relieved by Bro. M. W. Hudson. Bro. L. L. Jeffreys, second Wilson, has gone to Lakeland District, relieved by Bro. D. V. Mon- tague, from Selma. Bro. B. A. Ilarrclson, agent Elm City, while away at court in Greensboro, was relieved by his brother. The Western Union has cut in wires at Mallory, on the Latta Branch. Wilson, Benson and Pee Dee second and Row- land are now on bid. New men on the district are: H. S. Payne and J. D. McMillan, Pembroke; J. W. Robertson, Rocky Mount; W\ C. Harvey and Holt, Natal; F. W. Fogarty, Micro Tolar, Benson, N. C., and Glover, Latta. All except the last are nons; so we have our work cut out for us. Bro. B. B. Benfield, second Beard, has pur chased a moving-picture machine and is giving ex- hibitions up and down the line. We wish him success. Bro. E. J. Bethea, former agent at Latta, later clerk at Mullins, is now agent at Dillon, on the North and South Carolina. D. C. First Division, Wilmington District — Bro. E. R. Jones, of Castle Hayne, succeeds Bro. Foy as local chairman, the latter having such a heavy agency that he could not give the proper attention to the position. Bro. Jones is bcttci located to get at the men, hut. nevertheless, lie must have the support of every member on the division if we expect him 1" m.iki 1 success. He will do his part, and if you will '1" you - Hie di- Digitized by CiOOQle

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144 The Railroad Telegrapher. trict will be in better shape than for a long time. Bro. Jones has the advantage of taking charge just at the time when the committee is about to go into conference with the officials, which is a strong lever to lift in the non*. General Secretary and Treasurer Williams was over the district recently and landed a number of nons, but there were some around Wilmington who dodged him, on whom we will have to use the kind of ammunition that is very effective when used properly. Among those Bro. Williams secured are: J. H. Cox and R. S. Sloan, War- saw- second and third; E. A. Taylor, second Wal- lace; R. J. Benton, Bolton; H. O. Harvell, Lake Waccamaw; M. B. Sikes, Hallsboro; G. C. Prid- gen, Chadbourn; W. L. Smith, Spout Springs; J. B. Robeson and W. L. Moore, Sanford, mak- ing the A. & Y. west of Fayetteville nearly solid. Miss Duvall, from the Postal at Newbern, has the clerk-telegrapher position. Bro. W. H. Hall, from Boston, Ga., is now at Jacksonville, N. C. agency, vice Bro. Robertson, resigned. Bro. C. C. Ewson, transferred from Warsaw to clerk-telegrapher, second Whiteville. J. B. Fountain, second trick dispatcher, was re- lieved by Mr. Edwards, succeeded on third by Bro. K. H. Hardison, from Rocky Mount. Ex-Superintendent Fountain has one of the tricks in “D” office. No bids on it when bulle- tined. E. L. Best succeeds Bro. M. B. Sikes at Ever- green agency, transferred to the Hallsboro agency, vice Bro. H. O. Harvell, transferred to Lake Waccamaw agency. New Bftrlin third, Warsaw second and *'KY” third were closed recently owing to the illness of the men, both second and third trick men in “KY” reporting sick the same day. L. M. Stephens, former agent at Chadburn, out of the service for some time is now clerk- telegrapher at Mullins. Bro. S. Berryman, transferred to Whiteville, as clerk-telegrapher. Boys, get busy on the nons. Show the company that we are worthy of better conditions, and help the committee to be able to say to the manage- ment that the Order man is the man that can be depended upon at ill times. Act so that an up to-date card will be all the recommendation necessary to secure a responsible position anywhere. Wishing one and all a happy New Year. D. C. First Division, Columbia and IVinston-Salem Dis- tricts— Bro. Williams was over the district recently, and the line is now solid from Sumter to Park- ton: J. E. Ross, Darlington; J. H. Chandler, Ben ncttsville; W. H. Pierce, Tatum; G. G. McCormick, McColl; G. I. Klarpp, Shannon, and E. L. (ilovcr at Ft. Florence, being added to the mem- bership roll. There are several others whom we hope the brothers will make a personal effort to land. Lynchburg and Robbins, second and third, and third Denmark and Sumter bulletined. Bro. E. F. Seymour getting Denmark, his home, and Bro. J. R. Newman, Sumter. A. B. Taylor and I. J. Murray on Robbins second and third. H. L. Bradford goes from Denmark to* Darlington pend ing bulletin, and H. M. Rowland and Bro. S. P. Goza at Lynchburg. Bro. L. B. Timmons is second trick clerk-teleg- rapher and Sister Miss Gandy cashier at Bennetts- ville. Bro. J. B. Mixson, formerly at Lake Butler, Fla., and member of the general committee at one time is now agent at Albermarle. We are glad to welcome him to this territory. D. C. Savannah District — Members Savannah District, Greeting:— I desire to express my appreciation for your co- operation in accomplishing and maintaining the present standard on this district during the year just dosed. There yet remains work to do, how- ever, and I trust you will continue to assist me energetically, bearing in mind our organization is what it is by reason of the activity of its members. Each of you try and secure at least one member. When a new man arrives, ascer- tain what division he belongs to, and to what date his dues are paid, and let me know. If not a member endeavor to secure his application upon the merits of what has been accomplished by our organization. I am egotistic enough to believe that is sufficient argument for any one protected by our organization, and enjoying the benefits, if they are inclined to do their share. It’s a bad practice to allow your dues to run along two and three months before paying up. We have had instances on our district the past year where the loved ones were left without means of support, through the member allowing his dues to lapse. I fear that part of your membership is not given sufficient consideration. We can point with pride to our Mutual Benefit Department, and should take sufficient interest in our families to pay our dues promptly and provide for their maintenance should we (the bread win- ners) be taken from them. The Ladies’ Auxiliary of other societies are ac- complishing untold good. Why not us? Get your wives, daughters and sisters interested in this movement, show them wliat has already been accomplished through organization, also what could be accomplished if it were possible to get the remaining eligible non-members to join us, and you will soon observe the list of nons diminish. Mrs. Hollahan or myself will take pleasure in furnishing ladies’ auxiliary application blanks and the necessary information upon request. With best wishes for a solid membership on the district and compliments of the season. Fraternally, W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman. Grand Crossing, Fla. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 145 Second Division, Savannah District — The notes from this district did not reach St. Louis in time to appear in the December journal. Try and get your items to the correspondent be- fore the 20th, so he will have ample time to ar- range them and get them to headquarters before the 28th. Thirteen position were closed when the automat- ics were put in operation between Moncrief and Folkston. Bro. R. T. Ruiz moved from Pickett to second Screven, Bro. J. M. Rush from Pickett to clerk-telegrapher Blackshear, Bro. J. H. Clark from Ratcliff to second Savannah Jet., Bro. D. F. Stauter from Ratcliff to second Hilliard, Bro. F. Sanderson from Fleming to Central Junction on hid, Bro. B. P. Best from Dinsmore to third Fleming, and Bro. B. Terry from Dinsmore to tmrd Burroughs. A. L. Bunch, formerly at Jesup, has returned from the farm and is now on third “SF” Savan- nah. . The proposition to purchase a typewriter for Local Chairman Hollahan is a good one. He has moved out to Moncrief. His postoffice address is now Grand Crossing, Fla., and he could use the machine to advantage. Bro. Crosby at Moncrief has started a letter over the district to secure the names of members willing to donate towards it. Keep it going. Folkston is now an interlocking plant, and all the men there should be gotten into line. They will need us later. It is now Bros. Sid Johnson, YV. L. Wasden, and A. F. (Shorty) Craswell. Relief Agent Z. B. Littlejohn and W. M. Foster “DE’ Savannah. Let’s line up solidly behind the committee this year, so when they get to Wilmington they will feel , that we are with them in whatever they do. J. Eloro, “SF” Savannah, and S. J. Smith on the work trains are new men. Brothers close to them do your duty. Show your colors at all times and you will soon be taken notice of. Fraternally, Cracker. Second Dnision Sai<annah District Notes - There were thirty two winter block tricks on bulletin, which closed December 25th, besides in “DE” Savannah at $80.00 and fifth Jesup at $75.00. Among the new- men are Jos. Elardo, “SF” Savan- nah, and S. J. Smith from Morgan Lake Con- struction Co. Business is heavy. Let us show that the mem- bers of our organization are always the best men to employ. Bro. L. D. Dyal is. visiting his parents at Dyal. Fla. Bro. Hollahan’s address is now Grand Crossing, Fla., instead of Jacksonville. Make a note of this. Another warning to delinquents is the death of A. C. Burnett, a former member of this division, who had allowed his dues to run out, thus de priving his family of the insurance he once had for them. The only sure way is for every member to Keep right up to date all the time. Just imag- ine how your family would be placed if you snould be suddenly called away from them. You never know when your time is coming, and it is your duty in the highest degree to protect them against such an emergency. The express office at Ways, Ga., has been trans- ferred from the S. A. L. to A. C. L. depot, and Bro. West gets the $7.50 minimum. Bro. J. F. For\J, from the M. P., and Bro. YV. E. McGre- gor, of Division 44, are now at Ways, Ga. Agent-telegrapher position at Hortense is again vacant, and White Bluff closed, Bro. L. W. Wil- liams, transferred to second Union Junction. F. J Strickler, from Hilliard to Broadhurst, Bro. II. H. Cason, extra to third Hilliard, Bro. T. J. Harrington from third Ludowici to second, same place. E. R. Fuller, from third McIntosh, to third Ludowici. J. B. Williams, from Offerman to Ludowici. Ex-Bro. R. C. Wheeler, at Offerman, was married at Hilliard recently. “Not Cracker Joe.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite goodness, to remove from this world the mother of Bro. R. L. Davis, of this division; there- fore be it Resolved, That the members of Atlantic Coast Line Division 132, proffer their sympathies to Bro. Davis in this sad hour; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent The Telegrapher for publication. YV. H. Hollahan, R. B. Miller, J. W. YY'illiams, Committee. Second Division, Charleston District — Local Chairman YY'clls will see that the notes are sent in at tin proper time for each month’s issue if you will send them to him by the 20th of each month. ‘ E. F. Russell and R. S. Locklair, Charleston extra, and S. M. VIoore, D. F. Brocker, of Bon- ncau, are our new brothers. J. E. Hutto, from the Southern, relieved Bro. J. F. Zander on second Charleston in dispatcher’s office. Bro. Zander is in bad health and goes to .Montgomery, Ala., on sixty days’ leave. Bro. S. E. McCullough, from Florence, extra to Charleston “UN.” A. H. Del I ay, Foreston, resigned, and that agency on bulletin. ... L. Jones is the new man at Ridgeland. Bro. C. K. Minges, Rocky Mount, called on Bro. Wells and the other brothers in Charleston last month. Lee Connor, first trick Lakeland dis- patcher'-. office, passed through Charleston recently en ■ ute to B r . 1 ille to attend the funeral of his mother in-lavs . Report the names of new-comers on the district to L o 1 ■ , 1 1 ( i YVells promptly. As he is on thud, it is hard for him to get them. Advise him whctlu-r the new man has a card or not, and Digitized by LiOOQle

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146 The Railroad Telegrapher. if he has one, of what division he is a member. Also report all items of news or interest to him so he can send them to the proper correspondent. This is the only way to build up the district. R. B. Bennett has been promoted trainmaster of Charleston Terminals, vice C. J. Youngblood, transferred to Montgomery, and E. B. Rush, first trick dispatcher, promoted to chief. If he follows in the footsteps of Mr. Bennett he will certainly have the good will of every employe on the district. Send your information blanks to Bro. Williams, at once so the committee will have the proper data to represent you when making up the wage scale. Have you spoken to a non the last six months about getting a card? Do y.ou know whether the man working the trick next to you has a card? If not, it it a good time to find out right now. D. C. Second Division, Montgomery District — Another year is at hand with the many respon- sibilities as well as the many pleasures that each year brings. New resolutions made at the thresh- hold of a new year will make one better if kept. The members of this district should make a resolu- tion to keep an up-to-date card the entire year, and speak to their neighbor about becoming members if they are not already one, don’t take no for an answer, but persevere until they sign up an application. Next resolve to support your local chairman and help him to make this the banner district of the system. And last to render prompt and efficient service to the company and leave no room xor complaint unless it was a physical im- possibility to perform all the duties required within the time allowed by law and the schedule. Every member would feel better if he put such resolutions into effect. Try it. Bro. A. A. Mixon has been transferred from Ramer to Elba agency, vice Bro. A. L. Howell to Enterprise agency, Ala., Bro. Clifton Crook from Troy to clerk-telegrapher Enterprise. W. D, Adams appointed agent Daleville, and Bro. S. M. Adams transferred from Newton to Waterford agency. It is pretty hard to get information, and hope my successor will be able to make a much better showing the balance of the year. D. C. Third Dixnsion, Lakeland District — The information blanks should be filled up promptly and returned a>*d every communication answered promptly, giving the desired information, as the committee will not go up until the blanks are received. D. K. Miller is the agent at Istachallc just open ed. Some of the brothers see that he gets the proper invitation. J. E. Long, from the Southern Railway, is extra dispatcher at Lakeland. The orange season is in full swing with a heavy crop, and everybody on this district is busy. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year, I am, Fraternally, D. C. Lakeland District Notes*— Bro. J. A. Parramore, a new man from the C. H. & N., who relieved at Croom and Trilby, is now at Wauchula, owing to the heavy orange movement. Bro. I. C. Smith, of Wauchula, and Bro. W. H. Fortson, and Bro. Right, of Bowling Green, have just returned from their vacations. Bro. R. B. Griffin, our efficient relief agent, has accepted a position with the G. & F. in his home town at Willacoochee, Ga., Bro. M. C. Harper, from the G. S. & F., succeeds him. First “KD” and second “CD” Lakeland, sec- ond Trilby and third Croom are on bulletin. Bro. W. D. Harnage, who recently bid in first Trilby, has been appointed agent there, Bro. Lott getting first and Bro. Huitt from second to third. Bro. H.'C. Martin opened Florence Villa agency. John O’Donald, first trick dispatcher Lakeland, has been appointed chief, E. T. Mulquin returning to the Big Four. It is Bro. J. B. Moore on High Springs second, now. Bro. R. W. Harrison, agent Hernando, has been in the Waycross Hospital for some time, relieved by Bro. W. F. McClendon. Bro. Brantley, agent Crystal River, is also in the hospital with a se- vere attack of malaria, relieved by Bro. R. E. Collins, second Croom, and he by Bro. Edwards, from Kathleen, Robbie later relieving Bro. Murrell, at Inverness, on sick list. We are glad to know that Bro. Brantley, our local chairman, is again able to be at his post, after spending some time in the Waycross Hospital. As we expect something to be done for us shortly, we must leave no room for complaint, but be right on the job all the time. ”CR.” Third Division, Jacksonville District — We were sorry to learn of the resignation of Bro. T. J. Tedder, of Plant City, as local chairman, as he has made us one of the best we have had and his place will be hard to fill. It was only because he did not feel that he could give justice to the work and to his position as agent for the company that he gave it up. Bro. W. W. Tedder has been appointed in his stead, and has appointed as his assistants, Bros. B. C. Hartley, of Groveland, and J. G. Hurley, of Sanford ticket office, and Bro. C. H. Piplar, of Pomona, correspondent. Bro. Tedder will take up the work where Bro. T. J. Tedder has left it off, and progress along the same lines. He has appointed able assistants and if they give him the supports he should have, with the united help of tne membership, we will see the Jax District again within three of being solid. As one vitally inter- ested I ask every member on this district if you know of a non try to get him in. If you know of a delinquent try to get him to pay up. This is what helps your local chairman directly and yourself indirectly. Members transferred from other divisions are: Bros. S. C. Martinak, and R. C. Louis, Division Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 147 14, at Seville, from Division 17; I. C. Stephens, Crescent City, from Division 62, and Bro. W. E. Bullock, Haines City, from Division 42. Bros. E. D. Neel, of Haines City, C. P. Kelly, Seville, R. C. Ternold, Enterprise Jet., and D. Lee Morrison, of Clermont, are among our new members for December, and we are looking for more by every mail. The more the merrier. Let them come. Sincerely yours, W. Third Division, Jacksonville District Notes — We “have resolved” that the Jacksonville Dis- trict must have, a piece in the journal every month during 1913. The orange and vegetable movement has started for fair, also the tourist movement including the crop of “Saratoga’s.” Bro. Sam Willis, at Win- ter Garden, don’t like to handle drummer’s trunks. He is getting ready to handle the parcels post, getting strings ready to lead all the chickens and turkeys that happen to be stamped to his post office. The government will invent some kind of new mail crane in order to properly hang up poultry, cats, etc. Bro. L. H. Brockman has resigned and is now with the Tavares & Gulf at Winter Garden. The T. & G. is not a scheduled road, but Bro. Brockman carries an up to date, and thinks he always will, as this is the only way to remedy all the various evils to be met with, the greatest of which at present is the carrying of the U. S. mail gratis and doing the Western Union business for ac- commodation. The membership can remedy these evils very easily if they will only stop the con- tinual gas work and make an effort. I believe the officials of the Order would outline some plan to carry it out with our co-operation, but they can’t give us all these things unless we, as mem- bers en-masse, ask for them. While we are at work trying to get something for ourselves we should not lose sight of the fellow without a card, but show him the error of his way and get him to sign up. The grapevine wireless tells me that we will have nine delegates to the Baltimore convention next May, and if wc send the right kind of men they should be able to let others know that the Atlantic Coast Line wants some things and are willing to back their judgment upon them. Our new Local Chairman, Bro. W. W. Tedder, has gone to w’ork in earnest, and will ma-- •: a rec- ord if he keeps up the lick he has started. lie will soon have every one a member if you render him the assistance he deserves. The various temporary offices are all now open, including Beresford, % Fullers and Satsuma, which shows that the orange movement means big things for this section of Florida. The three or four members who have not paid their dues for the term ending December 3 * st should not be allowed to rest a minute until they pay up and come back with a new card. Cracker. Big Four Route. Indianapolis Division — Trains ’unning thick and fast. Anderson Depot second and Muncie and Degraff second arid third have been opened and will be bulletined soon. An derson Depot third will probably be opened soon, also “CG” tower, Anderson, as a block office. Mr. “Non,” take out a card. It costs money to get and keep the right to bid on these jobs, and you stand as much show in that as we do, so come in and do your share. Bro. Sparks, second Connor, bid back third Mix. “Bob” Cook, first Quincy, resigned December 15th to get next to the sheriff job before taking otnee January 1st. He was relieved by Bro. Carl Martz, Mr. Hedge on third there. Bro. Arbuckle off a few days sick, was relieved on third Union City by Mr. Hiatt. Mr. Stamm re- lieved Mr. Hanks, who is in the dispatcher’s office, while Mr. Clegg is out West on a bunting trip. Bro. Walters, second Ansonia, on a few days va- cation to Cleveland, relieved b Mr. Slyder. Operator Stevens, relieved on second Taft by Mr. lister on second Anderson Depot. Mr. John- son, South Anderson second, bid in Raleigh days. Mr. Hatcher, third Connor, off a few days sick, was relieved by Mr. McIntyre. Bro. Latin, second Winchester, while off to get married, was relieved by Mr. Hiatt. Congratula- tions. Bro. Warren, first Eastwood, bid back third at Harrisville. Bro. Hulse, first Union City, off attending a funeral and Bros. Bright and Arbuckle had to work 1 2 hours, no men available for relief. Bro. Carr, agent Houston, is off on sick leave. Bros. Atkinson and Shoffner are at Sidney nights extra. Flinn and Johnson are on second and third at Muncie pending bulletin. Flinn also relieved Black on third Belt Junction. Johnson is a new man. Mr. Thatcher, third Fortville, bid in second at Gretn . Wert and Thomas are at Degraff pending bulle- tin. Wish you all a happy New Year. Remember, no card, no favors. "The Doctor.” Indianapolis Division Notes There were just half as many present at the December meeting as at the November meeting, howe’er, those present enjoyed themselves. We would be glad to see some of the “AB” boys at the next meeting, the third Monday night in Jan- uary at Muncie, Ind. 1 elegrapher Black, second Belt Jet., was recently married and will now take out a card. E. B. Padgett has been appointed chief dis patcher for this division, vice W. H. Miller, trans- ferred. Br«*. New farmer promised ' help out this month, luit had a house full of om ny and it took all his time to hunt up enough for them to eat. Bro. E. B Melvin is b king over first Quincy, with view of bidding on it ‘The Patient,” Digitized by CiOOQle

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148 The Railroad Telegrapher. Maine Central R. R. Business is slack on the entire road on account of no snow. Although we appreciate the lack of snow in our outside work, good sledding would start things moving r.gain. r'otato shipments from rtroostooit points west via Northern Maine Junction, are holding up well for this time of year. You western brothers who read this must give us the credit of moving most of your “spuds.” Bro. Merrifield, of Burnham Jet. second, landed third at Danforth, Me., Mr. Speer, of Burnham third, landed same office. Bro. Richardson, agent Sabattus, was relieved a few days recently by Mr. Cunningham, Danville Junction. Bro. J. T. Daily, agent at Richmond, has our sympathy owing to the death of his mother. G. S. Rosebush, Monmouth, bid off first Me- chanic Falls. Bro. Cornell, agent at Pittsfield, goes to Water* ville agency, vice Bro. Cummings, who. relieves Mr. McLaughlin at Rockland, promoted to assist- ant superintendent. Bro. A. E. McLaughlin, agent Fabyans, has re- signed, and is now manager of the White Moun- . tain House, a high class summer resort, at Bretton Woods, N. H. He has our best wishes. Bro. Hugh Travers relieved him. Bro. Entrekin bid off Greene agency, his position at Corinna landed by Bro. Milliken, ot Enfield. Bro. Hoppe has returned to Wilton agency, Bro. Rogers going to Wiscasset. Bro. Higgins, a number of years agent at New- castle, has resigned to enter business for himself, relieved by Bro. E. C. Herrick who has “come back,” we are glad to hear. Only one or two good brothers are helping me witn these write-ups, to which so many were willing at one time to contribute. I feel pleased, however, that we have been able to show that Old Division 140 is on the job. I have been unable to find a man to run for local chairman on this district. When this number of The Telegrapher is read by you, you should get right out and find out who you want lor local chairman and get interested in your delegate to Baltimore, who is to be elected at the same time. Don’t vote on tradition, vote on merit. E. J. Hayes, Ass’t Gen'l Chairman. Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry. Northern Division — S. C. Gross, cashier Boyne Falls, is now on first there, vice Mr. Shockley, resigned. A new man taking cashiership there. Bro. Grant Reed, second Formans, is on sec- ond “KS” tower for the winter. L. E. Foxworthy, agent Alanson, on vacation, was relieved by Mr Graves, relief agent. Bro. C. L. Sheets, second “GN” Grand Rapids, on vacation, relieved by Bro. R. D. Miller, relief operator. P. L\ Bowman, second “P" Petoskey, on vaca- tion, being relieved by Bro. W. A. Gates. L. D. Thomas has returned there, after two weeks' vacation. Bro. I. C. Hart, first “CN” Cadillac, resigned to take the managership of the Postal there, re- lieved by R. A. Norm, of second, relieved by Mr. Dean, second “NY" Cadillac, H. A Speicher, a new man is on third “CN,” vice H. M. Lowell, who got second “NY,” vice Mr. Dean. E. J. Noble, second “NY,” is on first there, vice G. H. Labbie, now manager “CN” office. M. M. Eichelberger, agent Kalkaska, is off on vacation, relieved by H. A Thomas, relief agent. Extra Dispatcher F. D. Newman is taking his annual two weeks’ off. F. C. Frymire, “BA” Alba, on vacation, was relieved by V. D. Morford, resigned. G. A. Hilliker, telegrapher “NA” Mancelona, resigned, relieved by J. M. Bartholomy, agent El mira, relieved by Bro. R. L. Gates, agent “VN” Levering, relieved by L. H. Frank, recently out of service. H. R. McIntyre, “CS” Cedar Springs, is again on second “FD” Big Rapids, vice A. O. Horton, now on third there, vice Mr Bell, who went to third “K” Reed City for the winter. Mr. Steimel, from “MX” Traverse City, is now agent at Ashton, vice Mr. Young. The hours at Boyne Falls have been changed from nine to eight, and some of the work of the telegraphers cut down, making it a fairly good job now where it was a roast before. Bro. R. L. Wyatt, telegrapher “DN” Tustin, is off on leave. C. L. Ball, first Mackinaw City, has returned from vacation, Bro. H. F. Mead going back to third there. Bro. Diffenderfer is now on second at that place. U. N. O. Southern Division — Bro. Stevens, second Valentine, has gone to Chicago. We wish him good luck. Bro. Baker has been visiting his old friends at Valentine. Mr. Coats is on second Vicksburg for the winter. lelegrapher Allison, who resigned some time ago, is now at Howe. The new block offices are going into operation now and there will be some gcod jobs open. Mr. Yeiser, first Avilla, was off a few days, ac- count of illness of his father. Bro. Williamson, first Conlog, spent several days in Traverse City recently. Mr. Warner has gone to the Nickel Plate. Ex-Bro. Lepper, from the A. C L., is now on second Conlog. Mr. Firestone is now on third Spy Run regular. \\ e arc glad to welcome our new member, C. A. Warner. Cert. 1803. Norfolk Southern R. R. \\ c are glad to see the Norfolk Southern boys falling in line. We should have a regular corre- spondent to keep us posted on the changes. Since we have secured the o. A. L. president and general manager and general superintendent, Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 149 we may expect some better things in the near future, when our new link is completed between Raleigh and Charlotte. The Old North State is getting to be a “Horse pistol,” in the R. R. world. Mr. Cherry, of Mayock, is to leave soon to go on the farm. We were all very sorry to hear of the acciuental death of Mr. Snowden, in November. He never joined the Order, out always helped us out. Mr. Pendleton goes to Snowden. Mr. Bailey, transferred from Plymouth to Farm- ville, N. C., vice Mr. White, resigned. Mr. Skiles, formerly of Wasnington, landed Plymouth. Mr. Elliott assisted agent at Mackeys during the holiday rush. W. J. Nicholson landed Kinston, N C., a fat place. Bro. R. S. Tilden appointed agent Dover, N. C. Glad to see him back with us. It is rumored C. R. Johnson at Pinctown is soon to be transferred. W. B. Parker, of Sunbury, has gone to the A. C. L. J. P. Clark, Pontego, N. C., does not believe in secret organizations, etc. Wonder where he came from? He believes in “salary raises,” atid never refuses it. Pay up your dues to June 30th, 1913, promptly and get your new card, which is waiting to fie sent you, and help us to thoroughly organize our line. Get after every non you know, and keep after him untn he lines up. We want-to be 100 per cent solid before guano movement begins. Our increase from the express company overpays our dues; so there is no room to kick. Cebt. 3. Grand Trunk Western R. R. If you are not up to date send Bro. J. W. Case, Otterburn, Mich., $9.50, and you will be surprised how quick you will receive a card and you will feel 100 per cent better, too. The meeting at Durand, December 19th, was postponed until December 27th, to enable Bro. Campbell to be with us. It the G. T. W. boys would stick together like those C. P. boys do, we would be working under as good a schedule ourselves. Get a card if you haven’t got one, and see that your neighbor gets one. Pay your dues. Get busy and save Bro. Case a lot of work. We want to be up to date when our committee goes to Montreal in the near future. If you arc working beside a non get him. Some of the boys have almost forgotten they are members, wake up and show that you have the goods. Very few notes sent in for this write up, which explains its brevity. We failed to receive Bro. Van’s notes from Montrose. Bro. Smith, agent at Attica, and Bro. J. W. Dewar, agent at Capoc, called out of bed to work on account of the wreck at I inlay City., B:o. Bob, Imlay City, has a new Fox typewriter. Bro. Dewar was a recent Port Huron caller. Bro. Day is relieving agent Swartz Creek, who was taken sick. Mr. Murphy, a new man, is on nights. The boys are doubling, owing to the shortage of men. Agent Hilderbridle, of Goodells, has returned from a three weeks’ vacation trip out West. Mr. Brooks, third Millett, has gone to C. & I. Crossing as agent. Bro. Jim Clifford attended the party at Emmett recently. Let every man do his part and make this year a joyful one and remember, “In God we trust,” and “no card, no favors.” Fraternally, Stun. Delaware & Hudson R. R. Saratoga Division — G. A. Johnson, while committee was in session, was relieved by J. E. Walsh. C. M. Andress bid in second Watervliet, and C. H. Kemp, Glen Falls freight house, bid in Waterford. Mr. Renan relieved at Troy freight house, while at Waterford by W. J. Cassidy, who .bid in second Mechanicsville ticket office. He also relieved Harry Welch, first “JA” tower, while off December 5th. E. J. Crounse, third “WI” tower, on sick list, relieved by J E. Walsh. I*. B. Johnson, agent West Pawlet, sick with typhoid fever, is now on the gain. H. J. McMur ray relieving. T. E. Welch and wife on a trip to New York recently. Tom was relieved by J. E. Walsh on first “WY” tower. Understand the former is try- ing to buy a farm there. Work on the new Ii. & M. Hump yard at Mc- Ville is progressing rapidly. Jesse M. Wood has been appointed general yardmaster there, vice h. Putnam. D. B. Hanks* attended the meeting of Division 139 at North Adams, Mass., Saturday evening, December 14th. We hope it won’t be long before the boys on this division will be holding regular monthly meetings. Let it be one of our New Year’s resolutions to try and get every non to join our ranks. There isn’t a non on the line but what there is also a number near enough to see him, and talk over the important question. D. B. Hanks has agreed to have a write-up each month for this division. All help him by sending in any news items you can in regard to changes, etc., which is interesting to most of us, and espe cially to those who have worked lure and are now in some other part of the country, in some lonely spot. It seems good to them to pick up The Telegrapher and read the news of their old home division. When any deaths, births or marriages occur among our members or along our line, send them in, so we can report them. Geo. R. Show, agent Sluishan, off a few days recently, was relieved by H. Ward, from Salem Center Rutland has a new station, and No. 7 wire cut in, Cook has to “OS" and handle orders on 7 now. We hear that dispatcher “CS“ has gt the W » cm fever and is going to Calitoruia agarn. Digitized by GiOOQle

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150 The Railroad Telegrapher. Let us all be “live wires” and “boosters” and try and make “The Leading Tourists Line” solid O. R. T. before this year closes. Cert. 300. Susquehanna Division — The nons are kicking because the engineers have secured another increase and are receiving three times more wages than the telegraphers, and the nons have only themselves to blame. These engi- neers are paying for value received, and it cer- tainly is a great investment for them, and they are strongly organized and are paying over four times as much dues as the telegraphers. They know and the nons ought to know that we can not ex- pect to get something for nothing, and the sooner we all come to this conclusion the better it will be for all concerned. When the Rip Van Winkle nons awaken to this fact we will have a chance to live instead of just existing and have something better than just a stepping stone to promotion. 'Ihe only way we can “boost” the Order is to keep hammering away until they join. - Don’t take “no” for an answer, but go after the next one. Try this and see what the result will be in a few months. Two years ago the Order secured in- creases for these nons, also a card pass, the in- creases alone amounting to $200.00, which never cost them a cent, and then they will bite the hand that feeds them. Send your notes to the local chairman before the 20th, so we can have a write-up each month. Remember, “No cards, no favors. Cert. 225. Virginian Ry. Mr. Howerton bid in the 12-hour job at bridge 74, new office. Mr. Walters is on the new trick at Herndon, pending bids. Mrs. Riddick has the 12-hour job at King. Bro. George at Rock nights, and Bro. Hyde at Matoaka days, Bro. Stover, agent at Matoaka, is one of our new members. Mr. Trent, Clark’s Gap, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Walters, later relieved by Mr. Tylor, being transferred to Princeton second, re- lieving Mr Miller. Bro. Sampson has been as- signed to third Clark’s Gap, Bro. Spradling second, ana Mr. Trent first. Bro. Young is on first Micajah, with Mr. and Mrs. Roush on second and tnird, respectively. Bro. J. E. Abbott at Taft, off a few days, re- lieved by his brother, Bro. L. L. Abbott. Bro. Vaughan and Messrs. Booker and Gordon are all back again at Mullens, Bro. Vaughan on second, Bro. Robinson first there, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Booker extra, Mr. Gordon is on third. Bro. Vaughan, while relieving Bro. Hix at Salem, Va., was relieved by Bro. Parrish, from Taft, and he by Bro. L. L. Abbott. Bro. Stanley, agent Gardner Jet., and Bros. Oliver and Collinsworth are doing good work among the nons, holding meetings and straighten- ing things out, and are now preparing for a com- mittee to represent this division. I am very sorry I made the mistake of calling Bro. Byrd, agent at Lester, “Mr.” He is a good, faithful brother, strictly up to date. Mr. Gravely bid in “WD” agency and Mr. Meadows, a new man from the C. & O., landed “QN.” I would like very much to have some notes from each office monthly not later than the 20th, telling me the changes and so on, so I will be able to get everything correct and have no mis- representations in our write-up. Let’s all turn a new leaf this year, and get out of the old muddy rut into the right road and you will not regret it. With best wishes for a prosperous New Year and thorough organization. Div. Cor., Cert. 5. Omaha Railroad Telegraphers’ Club. At our regular meeting, December 5th, in the Paxton Hotel, with a number of the old members present, arrangements were completed for the dance on January 7, 1913. Arrangements were also made for the music and refreshments at the meeting December 19th. Bro. Weston, vice president of Division 130, resigned, being unable to attend to the duties of that offic\ and his resignation was accepted with regret. “Wes” did fine work with the boys on his line, and will continue to be one of the “live” ones in this club. Bro. J. G. Lawler was then unanimously elected vice-president to represent Division 130. “Joe” has always been a good worker, serving on all the committees, and doing good work lining up the boys of his division for membership in the club, and will fill the office creditably. After short addresses by the members, light re- freshments and lunch was served by the “Owl Club,” and the meeting adjourned. 1 ne regular meeting Thursday, December 19th, was another big success, a large crowd attended, and everyone enjoyed themselves the limit. All of our “reguiar” musicians could not attend, some being on Christmas vacations, but those who came gave us some fine music, which was thoroughly appreciated. Our list of musicians is quite a long one, so that when one or two are absent we still have quite few to draw from. Our piano at President Ackerman’s home, where the musicians meet and practice between the meeting nights, will be installed at our meeting rooms in the near fu- ture. As a “music master” we must doff our cap to Bro. Burnitc. He’s all there in arranging a musical program and is some “fiddler.” The club should make “Archie” a present of a “Strad.” Though the majority of us don’t know a “Strad” from a cigar box, we know Bro. Burnitc would appreciate the name any way. Light lunch and refreshments were served to all hands, and after few short* talks by the members attending, President Ackerman addressed us ask ing that each member do his best to boost our dance, January 7th. Quite a number of visitors, not members of the club, were with us at this meet- ing, and were well pleased with the entertainment. There was room for more, and we hope to »ee Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 151 more of the boys off of the line with us at these meetings. When our piano is installed in our reg ular rooms, and reading matter provided for the members, the O. R. T. Club Rooms will be a PmIcc where a tired telegrapher can spend a quiet enjoyable evening, on nights that we are not hold- ing meetings, and the boys from out of town can come there immediately on their arrival, in- stead of waiting until 8 p. m., as is now the custom. After obtaining a few names for our invitation list for the dance the meeting adjourned, and was voted by every one present, a very successful one. The Scribe. Little Rock O. R. T. Club. Our regular meeting at the Marion Hotel, De- cember 29th, had a small attendance, due to in- clemency of weather, and a number of members not having quite recovered from the holiday pleas- ures, therefore nothing outside of business was transacted, with the exception of discussing the banquet planned for next meeting, which was post- poned. Brothers from the Iron Mountain gave us a line-up of the proposed plans of curtailing ex- penses on their line. They are now stringing the wire for a new train dispatcher’s telephone circuit from Little Rock to Texarkana, and a new selector system has been installed in “CF” office, which as reports go, remind one of working near a street crossing bell; however, it has cut down the delay from way stations on the line and gives the boys in “CF’’ better facilities for handling the business there, which has been exceedingly heavy the past few months. Bro. Brown, of "RI,” in some manner had his dates mixed and arrived a week too early for the present meeting, we hope he doesn’t do so again, as we are greatly pleased to have the brother with us. Ex-Bro. J. A. Weldon has been relieved from Bald Knob agency of the I. M., which he has held for a number of years, also ex-Bro. Farley of same station as second trick operator and two of the clerks there. Vice-President Harper, the proud father of a to- ‘ pound boy, has applied for membership in this club for the youngster. We understand the appli- cation having been placed on the table for the present. Business was rather brisk during the holiday rush, and the boys in “RX” did a' nice overtime stunt. Manual block will be installed Little Rock to Alexandria, within the next thirty days, with no ad ditional wires. This will take one wire from the boys at "CF” and they will relay all business for V’alley and Louisiana divisions including St. Louis business, which will make the one wire left a rather over-burdened circuit. We expect to elect new officers at the next meeting, and make further plans for our banquet and would like to have as many of the members present as possible. The club as a unit enjoins me to extend the greetings of the season to all members of the O. R. T. for the coming year and look forward for new ideas for our own success and the success of our employers. R. A. Gibbons, Club Cor. • Topeka O. R. T. Club. The regular meeting on Sunday, December 29th, was the best since the club’s inception, both in point of attendance and enthusiasm. President Stover called the meeting to order at 8:30 p. m., giving an excellent address and intro- ducing First Vice-President J. A. Newman, of Chicago, who made an exceptionally strong ad- dress, telling us in detail what the O. R. T. has done in the past and what they can do in the fu- ture, with the proper backing. His address was most thoroughly enjoyed. Bro. Brown, general chairman Division 126, gave one of his splendid addresses, which as usual was thoroughly enjoyed. Bro. Rex Sriodgrass, of El Reno, also gave us a short talk telling us all about El Reno. Quite a lengthy debate with reference to "con- certed action” was indulged in, every brother pres ent being called upon for his opinion and all responded. It was decided at this meeting that the club would give a banquet for the members of the club, and their wives and lady friends at the Throop Hotel, Topeka, Sunday evening, January 26th, which promises to be a great success. On the suggestion of Bro. Newman our meeting night was changed from the last Sunday of the month to the second Sunday evening of each month to be held at the Throop Hotel, on ac count of being in line with the meetings of the Kansas City and St. Joseph clubs, so that our grand officers can attend all these meetings on one trip, making it much more convenient for them and giving us a better opportunity of having them with us oftencr. While our attendance heretofore has been fairly good, considering the fact that we have to de- pend largely on out-of-town brothers, it should be larger. Bro. Newman gave us three days and nights of his time to be present, most of which was on the train, also our brothers from Ilrrington have to travel all night to get back to their ofnees in time for duty. This should serve as an object lesson to some of our members living within a short distance of Topeka. (let busy, boys, and arrange to be with us at our next meeting. Secretary Digitized by kjOOQle

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CRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 131 is due January 1, 1913. Time for payment expires February 28, 1913. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. m On * 300 00 (Series A) On 500 00 (Series B) On 1,000 00 (Series C) BENEFITS PAID DURING DECEMBER, 1912. Claim Cart. No. Namb. Causa. Div. No. Scrub. Amt. 1378. .Earl P. Smith Suicide 14. .31218. .C. .$1,000 00 1381 . . Frank P. Hope Pulmonary Tuberculosis ’ 119.. 6266 . . B . . 500 00 1382. .John A. Hultgren Pulmonary Tuberculosis 54. . 19203. .B. . 500 00 1384. .John S. Davis Acute Bright’s Disease 33. .19548. . B. . 500 00 1385 . . Chas. Jewett Fish Heart Disease 91 . . 19565 . . B . . 500 00 1386. .Jesse D. Mallery Typhoid Fever 130. .35591. .C. . 1,000 00 1387. C. D. Williams Peritonitis Following Operation.. 23. .28742. .A. . 300 00 1388. Edward T. Lane Angina Pectoris 33. .19491. .A. . 300 00 1389. .David T. Malone Pulmonary Tuberculosis 8 . 22144. .B. . 500 00 1394. .Geo. Ramsey Organic Heart Disease 23. . 15395. .A. . 300 00 1395. .Harry V. Pemberton. . . . Endocarditis 33. . 9714. .A. . 300 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to November 30, 1912 $1, Ml, 760 61 Received on Assessment Account December, 1912 13,607 30 $1,215,367 91 Disbursements. Death Claims paid to November 30, 1912 $ 846,681 47 Death Claims paid in December 5,700 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1,643 24 Assessments transferred to dues 249 48 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, December 31, 1912 361,093 72 $1,215,367 91 L. YV. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. $2 40 per year 3 60 per year . 7 20 per year Digitized by CjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 153 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Flat “B,’" 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President 205 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ont. BOARD OI George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. A. O. Sinks, Jefferson St. Depot, Portland, Ore. Geo. E. Joslin, Box ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to W. N. Gates, Advertising Manager, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. L. W. QUICK. .. .Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President St. Louis, Mo. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice President 970 Kirbert Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. • DIRECTORS. C. E. Layman, Troutvillc, Va. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. : 266, Centerdalc, R. I. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. A- Parent, Gen’l Chairman, Casselman. Ont.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, South Side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. VV. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; E. E. Aber, S. & T., 3895 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, General Chairman, 227 West Central ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gcn’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets snbjcct to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, De Quin- ccy, La.; L. L. Wood, Gcn’l S. & T.t Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of GenM Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Box 238. Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman, Nebraska Division, Eg bert, Wyo.; C. J. Horiskcy, Local Chairman, Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman, Colorado Division, Box u, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman, Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 295, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kcnora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gcn’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. ; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. G. M. Currie, Local Chairman, Cold Springs, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 10 o’clock a. in., and 8 o’clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y.; 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at 148 N. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. R. A. Campbell, Local Chairman, Rochester Division, Hart Lot, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chair man Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Station Dept.. Western Division, Chili Station, X. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 I>. m., at 510 State st,, ovrr Eagan's real r^t. ill- office, Schenectady, N. Y . and on the tuM Digitized by CiOOQle

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154 The Railroad Telegrapher. Tuesday in the month at Utica, N. Y., in Ar- canum Temple Hall on Devereaux st., at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, 962 State st., Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Station Men, :oa Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Division — Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock, Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave., Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chairman, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek District — Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Ter- minal— Meets 2d Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. and 4th Saturday at 8 p. m., each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th st., New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 115 S. High st., Mount Vernon, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Local Chairman of Electrical Division, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz,' Assistant Local Chairman in charge of the Station Department, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regular meetings will be held at North Tonawanda, N. Y., on the first Tues- day evening in January, March, May, July, September and November and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and December. Special meet- ings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. O. A. Siehl, Local Chairman, North Tonawanda, N. Y., Putnam Division — Meets subject lo call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chairman, Chauncey, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. J. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday each month at 7:30 p. m. Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gcn’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 135. Stevensville, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad (lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). J. F. Miller, General Chairman, No. 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md. ; G. E. Nightingale, Gen'l S. & T., Newfield, N. J. Baltimore Division — Meets at Huntingdon Hall, cor. Huntingdon ave. and 25th st., Baltimore, Md., 3d Friday each month. T. E. Fidler, Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Allegheny Division — Meets subject to call of Chairman. O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Fox- burg, Pa. Pittsburg Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Middle Divi- sion— Meets at call of Chairman. A. L. Rex Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Cone- maugh Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 White- field at, Pittsburg, Pa. Monongahela Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, 243 Fifth st., Homestead, Pa. Tyrone Division — Meets at call of Chairman. C. A. Fetzer, Local Chairman, Milesburg, Pa. Renovo Division — Meets at call of Chairman. B. J. Kane, Local Chairman, R. F. D. 3, Emporium, Pa. Williamsport and Sutquehanha Divisions — Meets at call of Chairman. A. C. Grieb, Local Chairman, Nisbet, Pa. Sanbury Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. C. Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Pa. Maryland Division — Meets at call of Chairman. H. B. Arrison, Local Chairman, Northeast, Md. Delaware Division — Meets at call of Chairman. T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middletown, Del. West Jersey and Seashore Division — Meets at ^all of Chairman. G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Amboy Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Harold G. Austin, Local Chair- man, Mt. Holly, N. J. Belvidere Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, Frenchtown, N. J. Philadelphia Terminal Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Elmira Division — Meets at call of Chairman. C. R. Elliot, Local Chairman, 381 South Main st., Elmira, N. Y. Philadelphia Di- vision— Meets at call of Chairman. C. S. Melchor, Local Chairman, 531 Curtin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meeting 1st District at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st., cor. of Washington st., every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meetings 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday of each month. C. O. Crisenbery, Gen’l Chairman, Knox, Ind.; C. F. Mayer, Gen’l S. & T., 6818 Lawn ave., N. W., Cleveland, Ohio. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F. Cullinan, Gen’l Chair- man, 2 Albert st., Middletown, N. Y. ; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman, Southern Division, P. O. Box 183, South Fallsburg, N. Y.; W. J. Haley, Ass’t Local Chairman, South- ern Division, 114 Linden st., Middletown, N. Y. ; J. D. Foote, Ass’t Local Chairman, South- ern Division, Cook’s Falls, N. Y. W. F. Pers- backer, Local Chairman Scranton Division, Olyphant, Pa.; F. L. Spratt, Ass’t Local Chair- man, Scranton Division. Hancock, N. Y. C. D. Soule, Local Chairman Northern Dvision, Cleveland, N. Y. ; P. J. Loftus, Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Division, Oneida, N. Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 155 No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen’l S. & T., Piqua, Ohio. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma Eastern R. R., and Rochelle & Southern Ry. System. District meetings held subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Soyster, Gen'l Chairman 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; O. S. Smith, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman for the C. M. & P. S. and T.-E., Mobridge, S. D. ; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. & T., 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, la. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. M. Williams, Gen’l Chair- man, Venus, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oak wood, Tex.; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex.; R. O. Nun- nery, Local Chairman, Taylor Section, Rock- dale, Tex.; T. C. Berry, Local Chairman San Antonio Division, Encinal, Tex.; B. L. Harris, Local Chairman, Ft. Worth Division, Irene, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month, 9 p. ra., Von Glahn’s Hotel Lodge Rooms, 59th st. and Columbus ave., New York City. E. N. Pickerill, Chief Tel., care United Wireless Telegraph Co., 42 Broadway, New York City, N. Y. ; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 205 St. James Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia Sc Terre Haute, Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T. , Coatsville, Ind. No. 29. NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st., Water- bury, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T., 95 Main st.. West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room 40 1, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee, M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T., Room 401, Star Building. St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chair man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. E. N. Van Atta, Gen'l Chairman, Box 36, Newark, Ohio; C. B. Rawlins, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Iqd.; W. Edgar, Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Divi- sion meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. depot, Wilmington, Del., 3d Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November, at 8 o’clock, and meets in the Hall at Cowenton, Md., on 3d Wednesday evenings in February, April, June, August, October and December, at 8 o’clock, thus alternating between Wilmington, Del., and Cowenton, Md., every other meet- ing. N. Gorrell, Local Chairman, Yorklyn, Del.; Eastern District of Baltimore Division and “GO,” General Office, Baltimore & New York Terminals meet jointly on the 2d Monday evening of each month, 8 o’clock, in Hotel Caswell, ' northeast cor. of Baltimore and Han- over sts., Baltimore, Md.; J. D. ^IcGrath, 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman, Eastern District of the Baltimore Division. C. B. Pierce, Box 18, Station B, Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman “GO,” General Office, Balti- more and New York Terminals. Western District of the Baltimore Division, Eastern Dis trict of the Baltimore Division, and “GO,” Gen- eral Office, Baltimore and New York Terminals, meet jointly the 2d Monday evening of the months of January, March, May, July, Sep tember and November, at 8 o’clock, in Hotel Caswell, northeast cor. of Baltimore and Han- over sts., Baltimore, Md.; J. D. McGrath 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore Md., Local Chairman, Eastern District of the Baltimore Division. C. B. Pierce, Box 18, Station B-i, Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman “GO,” General Office, Baltimore, Md., and New York Terminals; W. Q. Stouffer, Point of Rocks, Md., Local Chair man for the Western District of the Baltimore Division. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts, meet 3d Friday night of each month at 8 p. m., 504 Diamond st., cor. Grant, 3d floor, Room 11, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., 405 Jilson ave. (19th Ward), Pittsburg, Pa., Local Chairman of Pike & River; J. W. Miller, Gibsonia, Pa., Local Chairman, P. & W., Western District. Cleveland Division meets 3d Friday of each month in Snyder’s Hall, Exchange st., Masillion, Ohio; G. H. Mc- Coy, 92 Wooster st., Masillion, Ohio, Local Chairman. Chicago Division meets 3d Wed- nesday night of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Defiance, Ohio; T. J. Filer, Defiance, Ohio, Local Chairman, Eastern District. Newark Division, including all its sub divisions and branches will hereafter meet in Newark on the 3d Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the afternoon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting on Decem- ber 2 1 st. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to thv eall of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chau man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Ritlenlmuae, Gen’l S. & T., Sidell, 111. Digitized by CiOOQle

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156 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows Hall, 96 Westminster at.. Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbcek, Chief Tel., 284 Mont- gomery ave., Providence, R. I. W. J. Smith, S. & T., South Swansea, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 659, St Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets ad Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 25 2 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. Thomas O. Tiger, Chief Tel., 907 Main st., Stamford, Conn.; Jos. A. Hannan, S. & T., P. O. Box 140, Rye, N. Y.; T. J. Gallagher, Local Chairman, 4 Long wood ave., New York, N. Y. No. 38, SPkINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month 7:30 p. ra., 373# Main st., Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vinton st., Springfield, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskegon Division holds regu lar monthly meetings in Eagle’s Hall, Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knister, Gen’l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont. ; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers Chesapeake & Ohio Rail- way System. L. E. Hicks, Gcn’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va. ; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Guyandottc Station, Huntington, W. Va. Vir- ginia District, C. D. McGehee, Chairman, 2803 East Clay st;, Richmond, Va.; H. M. Crowder, Chairman, Howardsville, Va. ; L. G. White, Acting Chairman, Scottsville, Va.; D. H. Scott, Chairman, Big Island, Va.; H. S. Shuey, Chairman, Craigsville, Va. Meets on the 4th Thursday night of each month at 215 East Broad st., Richmond, Va., and on the 4th Saturday night of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall at Clifton Forge, Va. West Virginia District? J. J. Holt, Chairman, Covington, Va. ; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman, Prince, W. Va. ; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Guyandotte, W. Va.; meets in Big Four Building at Hinton on 3d Thursday night each month. Kentucky District, H. O. Irwin, Chairman, 416 East Carter ave., Ashland, Ky.; G. F. Willis, Chairman, Greenup, Ky.; E. W. Johnson, Chairman, Converse, Ind. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 2d Saturday night each month, Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave., West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 614 Main at., Win- chester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meet9 subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines — Regular meetings 3d Monday of each month, 8-30 p. m., Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Husted, Gen’l Chairman, Richwood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., Deposit. N. Y. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Munsey, Gen’l Chairman, Bcaudette, Minn., G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22 24 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y. ; E. H. Decker, Chairman Towermen, 17 Sheridan ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Frank Shields, Chairman Agents, Mineola, N. Y.; A. Filby, Chairman Telegraphers, 1055 East 34th st., Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 45f WOODSVILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. C. A. Burnell, Chief Tel., Tilton, N. H.; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. & T., Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. R. T. Hall, Macon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon, Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at LaFayette, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman, J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 2S. Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- man. A. H. Warlick, Opelika, Ala.; F. S. Bas kerville, Local Chairman, Macon Terminals, Macon, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. I. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. J. A. Kelly, Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets sub- ject to call of Chairman. P. H. Sheedy, Gen’l Chairman, St. Johns, Ohio; J. S. Kneisley, Gen’l S. & T., Quincy, Ohio. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. IS 7 No. 49 — Division covers the Denver ft Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, xxa E. nth st., Leadville,. Colo.; F. W. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton, Local Chairman Second Division, na E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Division, Hotchkiss, Colo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; F. V. Munster, Local Chairman Utah Lines, 325 S. 1st West st., Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Pueblo, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. R. A. Buzza, Gen’l Chairman, 1183 S. Water st., Meadville, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening each month at 8 o’clock, 204 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. C. C. Me* Kalip, Chief Tel., 305 Winston st., Pittsburg, Pa.; H. K. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Su- burban ave., Beechview. Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer, 108 Freemont st., Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. S3 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, San Carlos, Cal.; D. W. Koppikus, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; L. L. Gebhardt, Gen’l Chairman, Norwalk, Ohio; C. E. Baltzer, G. S. & T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; C. H. Rector, Local Chairman, W. & L. E. Telegraph Office, Perry-Payne bldg., Cleveland, Ohio; W. R. Darling, Local Chair- man, Scio, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chair man, Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga. ; E. H. Baker, Gcn’l S. & T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston & Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 p. m., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st., Dallas, Tex.; A. E. Laisure, Gen'l Chairman, Corsicana, Tex.; W. M. Moseley. Gen’l S. & T., Rice, Tex. No. 59 — Division coven Southern Railway Sya* tem. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st, Greens- boro, N. C; O. R. Doyle, Gen’l S. ft T., Calhoun, S. C No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening of each month in Engineers’ Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E. D’ Anjou, Chief Tel., Matapedia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. & T.’, Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). J. W. Anderson, Gen’l Chair man, Oakdale, Tenn. ; E. H. Boutwell, Gen’l S. & T.f Box 374, Williamstown, Ky. ; E. H. Boutwell, Local Chairman Cincinnati Division, Box 374, Williamstown, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Division, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chairman A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meetings subject to call of Local Chairman. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B. — Meets 3d Saturday of each month alternately at Moncton, N. B., St. John, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. M. Scribner, Chief Tel., Shediac Road, N. B., R. M. Gross, S. & T., Anagance, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE. — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., 17 d’Yourville st., Quebec, Que.; Wm. Parsons, S. & T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 1 14, Co. Temiscouata, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. P. T. Harrity, Chief Tel., Rochester, N. H.; C. E. Scott, S. & T., Box 87, Wolfeboro, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S. — Meets 3d Wednesday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; Geo. O. Forbes, S. & T., Sydney, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. & T., Q. & C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71, OSKALOOSA, IOWA— Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman, in Woodmen Hall, opposite Opera House, Oskaloosa, Iowa. A. L. Gardner, Chief Tel., Abbott, Iowa; E. J. Wil- son, S. & T.( Laurel, Iowa. No. 72, ST. JOSEPH, MO.— Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m., 6_’3 Mt. Mora KoaJ, St. Joseph, Mo. F. F. Winsor. Chief Tel., Oneida, Kan.; F. F. Winsor, S. & T., Oneida, Kan. Digitized by CiOOQle

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158 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kempkes, Gen’l S. & T„ Nevada, Iowa. No. 77, DENVER, COLO.— Meets zst Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo. C. S. Guernsey, Chief Tel., 2805 Franklin st., Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T., 935 17th st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen’l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen’l S. & T., Stringer, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call o£ Chair- man. E. F. Collier, Gen’l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Granite, Colo. No. 8 2 — D: vision covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man or Local Chairman. R. E. Smith, Gen’l Cnairman. Smithsburg, Md. ; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. Local Chairmen Maryland Division': C. E. Stouffer, Edgemont, Md., First District; R. E. Smith, Smithsburg, Md., Second District; J. Harry Blocher, Alesia, Md., Third District. Local Chairmen West Virginia Division: J. C. Boor, Beryl, W. Va., Eastern District; J. A. Hickerson, Davis, W. Va., Western District. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; J. F. Crozier, Gen’l S. & T., Milo Jet., Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. E. Sledge, Gen’l Chairman, Pelican, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m. in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 724 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, III. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5529 Evanston ave., Chicago, III. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. P. Moore, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Line, Lula, Miss.; G. D. Clements, General Chairman, Indianapolis Southern Rail- way, Bloomfield, Ind.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN, MISS.— Meets 2d Sfturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Miss.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelville, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95. PORTLAND, ME.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546?4 Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; A. L. Prior, S. & T., East Lebanon, Me. No. 96 — Divison covers Chicago & Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. L. Coleman, 420 Parallel ave., Kansas City. Kan., Gen’l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen’i S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va.; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman First Division, Thelma, N. C.J E. H. Moore, Local Chairman Second Division, Marshville, N. C.; S. P. McDaniel, Local Chairman Third Division, Hiram, Ga.; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Fourth Division, Helena, Ga.; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman Fifth Division, Macclenny, Fla. No. 99 — COBALT, ONT. — W. D. Cufineyworth, Chief Tel., Engelhart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S. & T., Tomiko, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. & T., 1516 N. Dover st., Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTOX, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie. Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS.— Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. James P. Rutledge, Chief Tel., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass.; John F. Mullen, S. & T., 27 Galen st., Brockton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Con^ cord, N. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief Tel., Pem- broke, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T., Gerrish, N. H. No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, MD.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John II. Goshorn, Chief Tel., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstown, Md. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 159 No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y. — Meet* ad Monday each month at 8 p. m„ Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. ft T., Ooceola, Pa. No. 111 — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. ft T., 318 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 1 13 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Halstead Gen’l Chairman, Oneonta, N. Y. Tracy Ennist, Gen’l S. & T., Oneonta, N. Y. No. 1 14, ANNAPOLIS, ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middleton, N. S.; W. V. Jones, S. ft T., Bridgetown, N. S. No. its, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. ft T., St. Cote dfi Peres, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December in places designated by Gen’l Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. & T., Chasscll, Mich. No. 117, SHAMOKIN, PA.— Meets at Milton, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15 p. m.: January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of the following months at 7:30 p. m. : March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. ft T., Quakake, Pa. No. 1 18 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha ft Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville ft Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. & T., 222 Ash st., Marys- ville, Ohio. No. 1 19 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul ft Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen’l S. ft T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. ft T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 123 — Division covers Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway System. W. E. Sloan, Gen’l Chairman, 1 14 Erraina st., Albert Lea, Minn.; J. C. Sand- mier, Gen’l S. ft T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys tern. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. ft T., 711 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 as — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg ft Potomac Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. C. H. Boschen. Gen’l Chairman, Ashland, Va.; W. T. Thomp- son, Gen’l S. ft T., Fredericksburg, Va. No. ia6 — Division covers, Chicago, Rock Island ft Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown, Gen'l Chairman, 128 North Oakley ave., Kansas City, Mo.; W. J. Edwards, GenT S. ft T., 242a Lister ave., Kansas City, Mo. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— J. F. Kenney, Chief Tel., Alborn, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, Acting S. & T., Kelsey, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka ft Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 129 — Division covers Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blasdell, N. Y., and Local Chairman Eastern Division; E. E. Smith, Gen’l S. & T., Stoneboro, Pa., and Local Chairman Franklin Division; J. T. Bearss, Sandusky, Ohio, Local Chairman Toledo Division; A. E. Snyder, Box 272, Ligonier, Ind., Local Chairman Michigan Division; G. R. Smith, Rockwood, Mich., Local Chairman Detroit Division; E. D. Graham, 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., Local Chairman Western Division; D. E. Royce, Rany, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. L. Lamb, Gen’l Chairman, Red Oak, Iowa; J. F. Carder, Gen’l S. ft T., 25054 South Central ave., Burlington, Iowa. No. 131— TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine, Chief Tel., St. Henedine, Que.; A. Lagueux, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. ft T., Wilson, N. C.; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond Dis- trict, Whitakers, N. C. ; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C.; J. L. Bridgcrs, Local Chairman Fayetteville District, Dillon, S. C.; J. H. Foy, Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, N. C. ; F. T. Murray, Local Chairman Columbia and Win- ston ■ Salem Districts, R. F. D., Cameron, S. C. ; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charles- ton District, 155 Calhoun street, Charles- ton, S. C.; W. A. llollahan, Local Chairman Savannah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross, Ga. ; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Montgomery District, Banks, Ala. ; W. W. Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman Gainesville District and Jacksonville Terminal, Palatka, Fla.; W. Brantley, Local Chairman Lakeland District. Crystal River, Fla. Digitized by CiOOQle

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160 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 133. SYDNEY. N. S.— M. D. McKeigan, Chief Tel., Leitches Creek, N. S.; S. A. Mc- Innis, S. ft T., Shenacadie, C. B., N. S. No. 134. JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Meeta subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. L. R. Funderburk, Chief Tel., care Jacksonville Terminal Company, Jacksonville, Fla.; C. C. Aston, S. & T., *35 Waddell st, Miami, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA. — Meeta 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium, Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T. 933 Pear at Reading, Pa. No. 137— Division covers El Paso ft Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. ft T„ 4113 Arsenal st, St. Louis, Mo. No. 138— Division covers C. C. C. It St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, ■ Sot Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; George Lavengood. Acting Gen’l S. IT, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. System meeting held at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets ad Wednesday of each month at 1501 Columbus road, Cleveland, Ohio. R. R. Reynolds, Local Chairman, 138 W. Atwood st., Galion, Ohio. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division meets on the 3d Tuesday of each month in the Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio.; J. F. Justice, Local Chairman, 366 N. Grant ave., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman. St Louis and Cairo Divisions hold joint meetings 1st Monday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Divi- sion meets in Room No. ti, ad floor, Anthony Bldg., Muncie, Ind., on 3d Monday of each month; E. P. Jenkins Local Chairman, 1603 E. Jackson st., Muncie, Ind. Chicago Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Local Chairman; A. J. Hornung, R. F. D. 9, Greensburg, Ind., Local Chairman Chicago and White Water Division. Michigan Division meets subject to call of the Chairman; George Lavengood, Local Chairman, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. P. ft E. Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Chairman; J. E. Schlosser, Waynetown, Ind., Local Chairman. Cairo Divi-' sion holds joint meetings with the St. Louis Division; B. T. McConchie, Local Chairman, Marshall, 111. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the ad Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlcmont, Mass.; H. F. Cook, S. & T., Charlemont, Mass. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkeag, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. It T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman. Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. ft T., 1037 Yale at., Houston, Tex. No. 143 — Division covers the Green Bay ft West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Blair, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. ft T., Winona. Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. A. Gates, Gen’l Chairman, Box 391, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock. Local Chairman, Pctoskay, Mich. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity ft Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, Gen’l Chairman. Bardwell, Tex.; N. B. Anderson, Geu’l S. ft T.. Tom ball, Tex. H. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and Lines North, Teague, Tex.; G. W. Thorpe, Local Chairman, Norman gee, Tex. No. 14s — Division covers the Ft. W. ft D. C. Ry. System. C. E, Weaver, GenT Chairman, Box 405, Quenah, Tex.; J. M. Erwin, Local Chair- man 3d and 4th Divisions, Tascosa, Tex.; L. C. Whitaker, Local Chairman W. V. Lines, Asper- mont, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 405, Quanah, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham ft Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, GenT Chairman, Mauk, Ga. N. H. Bach, GenT S. ft T., Manchester, Ga. No. 147— Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of GenT Chairman. D. J. Brock, Acting Gen’l Chair- man, Eagle Rock, N. C.; Miss S. D. Taylor, GenT S. ft T., Sims, N. C. No. 148 — Division covers Grand Trunk Western Ry. System. L. M. Eddy, GenT Chairman, Marcellus, Mich.; J. W. Case, GenT S. ft T., Otterburn, Micb. No. 151 — Division covers the Delaware ft Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, GenT Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y. ; 0. C. Benjamin, GenT S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y.; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa., Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands, Hawes Cave, N. Y„ and E. F. Lawrence, 7 High st., Oneonta, N. Y. ; Local Chairmen Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smiths Basin, N. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Station, N. Y., and O. C. Benjamin, Dresden Station, N. Y., Local Chair- men Champlain Division. No. 153, NASHUA, N. H. — Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10:30 a. m. in Elks’ Hall, Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Ponemah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. ft T., care B. & M. Ry., East Pepperell, Mass. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 161 No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. F. A. Truett, Gen’l Chairman, Brookneal, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen'l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Meets ad Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton, Ont. W. H. Staniland, Chief Tel., Grimsby, Ont.; E. D. Armstrong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day- light meeting, 1st Tuesday of each month, at 10:00 a. m. Night meeting, 3d Saturday of each month, at 7:00 p. m. Chas. N. Griffin, Chief Tel., 3136 Washington st., Jamaica Plain, Bos- ton, Mass.; James Melville, S. & T., a Kear- sarge ave., Roxbury, Boston, Mass. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban cars from either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. T. or C. T. U. A. Special meetings subject to call of President. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7. 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the ad Thursday of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137**39 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis; B. A. Gothomp- son, S. & T., 740# Thirty-eighth st., Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y.— Meets subject to call of the President at “The Plaza,’* 141st st. and Edgacomb ave., New York Cily. M. G. Woolcy, Pres., 155th st. and 8th ave., New York City; E. Neumueller, S. & T., 126 Union st., High Bridge, New York City. RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND. VA.— Meets at Picket Camp Hall, 307 N. 7th st., 2d Saturday night of each month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT/ ILL.— Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. All O. R. T. members arc cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. & St. P., C. & G. W., and I. C. Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres, 145 Delaware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA. — Meets ad Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., Federation Hall. All up- to-date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brother* cordially invited to attend. C. H. Livsey, Pr«*., East Point, Ga.; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716, Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Dita May West, S. & T.. 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. CluM— Meet* 1st Saturday and 3d Thursday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. Matters of interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, President, 6412 South Sangamon at., Chicago, III.; J. J. Rose, S. & T., 2157 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111. D. O. R. T. CLUB (Denver O. R. T. Club)— Meets 8 p. m., 3d Thursday of each month at the Albany Hotel. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized more particularly in the interest of teleg- raphers employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C. L. Cheney, President, 935 17th st., Denver, Colo.; D. O. Shoults, Secretary-Treas- urer, Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS’ CLUB — Meets 8 p. m., the second Friday of each month in Labor Temple, 14th st. and Woodland ave., Kansas City, Mo. John Hjalmer, President, 701 West Sixteenth st., Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, Secretary- Treasurer, 1 1 18 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg- raphers’ Club) — Meets 8 p. m. the xst and 3d Thursdays each month, at Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Neb. Joseph Ackerman, President, 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jas. Freeder, S. & T., 4826 Poppleton ave., Omaha, Neb. All O. R. T. members are cordially in- vited to attend. This club is organized more particularly in the interest of telegraphers em ployed on all roads entering Omaha. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — V. B. Turner, President, Ewing, Ind.; E. H. Boutwell, Secretary-Treasurer, Box 374, Wil- liamstown, Ky. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 3 P- m. and 7:30 p. m. the 3d Saturday of each month at Assembly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa. M. J. Collins, President, care of C. R. l. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iow’a; S. S. Price, Secretary-Treasurer, 1429 West 12th st., De* Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. 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162 The Railroad Telegrapher. ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB — Meets the jd Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St. Joaeph, Mo.; L. B, Ockerman, President, 413 N. 19th at., St. Joaeph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, 609 Ham- burg ave., St. Joaeph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on the last Sunday of each 'month at 8 o'clock p. m. at Marion Hotel. C. C. Jscklin, President, Room 334, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, Secretary. Treasurer, Room 33, Y. M. C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets ad Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m. in parlors of Y. M. C. A., corner Second and Washington sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those employed on the C. M. 8t St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C B. & Q. Railways, are not only invited but urged to attend our meetings and join this club. W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second at., Ottumwa, Iowa; G F. Ream, S. & T., Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. second Sunday of each month at the Throop' Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organised in the interest of telegraphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines enter- ing Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the interest of all are discussed. R. D. Stover, President, 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, S. & T., 8xa West Third at., Topeka, Kan. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS' CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 31st of each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, President, Minco, Okla.; J. J. Nichols, Vice-President, Greenfield, Okla., H. T. Snodgrass, Secretary-Treasurer, 1008 W. Lon- don st., El Reno, Okla. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — Thos. M. Conlin, Gen'l Chairman, 10 Prospect Terrace, Springfield, Mass.; L. G. Mambert, Gen'l S. & T., Box 105, Woronoco, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — E. L. Gilley, Gen’l Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston Sc Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. Sc M. Ry-, Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney, Gen'l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen'l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B. ; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen'l Committee, Cbarlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A A Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st, Jamaica, N. Y. ; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen'l Chair- man, Northport, Ala. New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad — E J. Manion, Gen'l Chairman, 337 Howard ave.. New Haven, Conn.; M. W. Handy, Secretary General Committee, Box 88s, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen'l Chairman, Milan, Mich.; J. R. Hefner, Secretary General Committee, Monticello, 111. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 163 Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MRS. E. B. SMITH President P. O. Box 716, Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. .Grand Sec.-Treas. 202 1 Longwood St., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. MRS. E. L. MATHIS First Vice-President Greenfield, Tenn. MRS. H. P. BILSON Second Vice-President 113 Oakley Ave., Arlington, Baltimore, Md. MRS. J. J. CAMPBELL Third Vice President North Bay, Ontario, Canada. MRS. J. E. BLACKFORD.. Fourth Vice President Orland, Cal. MRS. J. B. BENHAM Fifth Vice-President Mankato, Kan. MRS. FRANK OUELLETT. .Sixth Vice-President Box 57, Tecumseh, Ontario, Can. MRS. T. M. BOYD Seventh Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. J. H. McLEAN Eighth Vice-President L’Anse, Mich. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Miss Dita May West, Chairman, 319 E. Georgia Ave., Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. J. R. Hefner, Secretary, Monticello, 111. Mrs. A. Houston, Nashville, Ont., Can. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen Centerville’ S. D. Mrs. G. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. 2, O. R. T. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen, Gen'l Chairman, Centerville, S. D.; Miss Erma Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Local i\o. 5, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Chitten- ango Station, N. Y. ; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen’l S. & T., Kirksville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R. T. Division x 13— Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y.; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Local No. 7, O. R. T. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Railway. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 10th ave., S. W. Roanoke, Va. ; Mrs. Una T. Burton, Gen’l S. & T., Graham, Va. Local No. 8, O. R. T. Division 31— Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman. 4159a Russell ave., St. Louis Mo.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. & T., Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meeting subject to call. Mrs. L. E. Crandall, Chrisney, Ind., Gen’l Chairman; Mrs. R. C. Pender, Gen’l S. & T., 429 West Sycamore st., Greensboro, N. C. Local No. xo, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more & Ohio Ry. System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Laura Bilson, Gen’l Chairman, 3 Virginia ave., near Park Heights, Baltimore, Md. ; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gen’l S. & T., 2021 Longwood st., Walbrook, Balti- more, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Ran- dall, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Smithville, Ga. Local No. 13, O. R. T. Division 62 — Covers the Queen & Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub- ject to call. Mrs. A. B. Willison, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 85, Science Hill, Ky.; Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. Local No. 14, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. & T., Greenfield, Tenn. Local No. 15, O. R. T. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the l’uget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Local Xo. 16, O. R. T. Division 44 Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall Xo. Digitized by GiOOQle

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164 The Railroad Telegrapher. ». Fraternity Hall, 2214 Harriman are., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, 6 Grant are., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen'l S. ft T., 1034 Bergen at, Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary B. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, P. O. Bo* 205, v Welland, Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 33— Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. ft S. A. Ry. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. & T., Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130— Covers ^he Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy Railroad. Meeting subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen'l S. ft T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, DeQuincey, La.; Mrs. L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. ft T., Goodman, Mo. Local Mo. 21, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie.) Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair- man, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. ft T., Pitman, N. J. Digitized by LiOOQle

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I m THE RAILROAD * TELEGRAPHER ~ < \3~ Published Monthly by thk Order of Railroad Telegraphers L. W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. Subscription Prick • • • 11.00 Per Year. Vol. XXX FEBRUARY, 1913 No. 2 Entered as Second-Class Matter December 20. 1912. at the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act of August 24, 1912. EDITS® IAL A PITFALL. WHAT appears to be an attempt to strike a blow at labor organizations, through their various benefit de- partments, has just come to light. The National Convention of Insurance Commis- sioners at its meeting at Mobile, Ala., in 1910, adopted a proposed ‘ ' uniform bill for the regulation and control of all fraternal benefit societies,” and this bill it is now claimed has been passed by the legislatures of thirteen States and is being actively urged in other States. The bill appears innocent, its pur- pose apparently being to bring under the con- trol of the insurance department of the State the orders and societies having an insurance feature, but it contains a “joker” which, when properly dissected, shows its vicious- ness. After defining the various kinds of societies and providing for their control and supervi- sion, certain kinds of associations are ex- empted from the operation of the bill, and under these exemptions come labor unions, but therein also appears the “joker” which reads : “NO SOCIETY WHICH IS EXEMPT BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SEC- TION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT, SHALL GIVE OR ALLOW, OR PROMISE TO GIVE OR ALLOW, TO ANY PERSON ANY COMPENSATION FOR PROCURING NEW MEMBERS.” Another section makes the violation of this provision a crime, and in some States it has been made a felony. The object apparently designed to be ac- complished by the little “joker” is to make it impossible for labor unions to have paid organizers. All members of the Order should carefully scrutinize legislation pending in their respec- tive States and strenuously oppose anything of this character. Digitized by LiOOQle

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168 The Railroad Telegrapher. IMPEACHED. THE impeachment of Judge Archbald, of the Circuit Court of the United States, by the United States Senate, on charges preferred by the House of Repre- sentatives, is the third case of this character to occur in the history of the United States Senate. The charges against him were in substance that he wrongfully used his high position in the furtherance of his personal gain and to the detriment of parties to pro- ceedings before his court. The Senate, sitting as an impeachment tribunal, found Judge Archbald guilty on a number of counts in the charges filed against him, and the fol- lowing sentence was imposed by that body: ‘ ‘ The Senate therefore do order and decree, and it is hereby adjudged that the respondent, Robert W. Archbald, Circuit Judge of the United States from the Third Judicial Circuit, and designated to serve in the Com- merce Court, be, and he hereby is removed from office, and that he be, and is hereby forever disqualified to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States.” The two previous cases of impeachment of United States Judges by the United States Senate were that of Judge Pickering, Judge of the United States District Court of New Hampshire, who was impeached on March 12, 1804, and Judge West H. Humphries, of the United States District Court for Ten- nessee, who was impeached June 26, 1862. CEN8URE8 THE COURT8. Governor marshall, of Indiana, who is also vice-president elect of the United States, in his final message to the General Assembly of Indiana, made it plain that he is not a believer in the doctrine that the courts never err. Among other things, the Governor said: "Representative government does not mean that present-day conditions can not be remedied. Upon the contrary, progressive legislation may be enacted with no distur- bance to the checks and balances of our system of government. The last general assembly, recognizing our unfortunate con- dition with reference to the amendment of the State constitution, ordered presented for adoption or rejection by the people at the election in 1912 a new constitution. An action was brought to enjoin and restrain the Governor and the other members of the State board of election commissioners and the Secretary of State from putting the question of adoption or rejection upon the ballot. The litigation resulted in a permanent injunction by the Indiana Supreme Court upon a divided opinion, three members of the court being in favor of the injunction and two against. With the utmost respect for the majority of the Supreme Court, I felt that it had usurped the functions of the legislative and executive branches of government. That the sheriff of the Court would have a lather interesting time in getting possession of my body and punishing me for contempt, and that such decisions gave greater impetus to the recall of judges and decisions than all the opinions of mere laymen touching the usurpa- tions of the courts. Yet I realized I might be wrong, though believing that it was making of the Supreme Court the only branch of government which we had. Still I felt that while there was a possibility of a judicial review, I should not set myself'up as a judge and resist by force of arms what to me was an encroachment of the judiciary upon my constitutional rights. I was wholly unwilling to permit my personal views to result in anarchy. In accordance with these views, I have sued out a writ of error to the Supreme Court of the United States, with confidence that that court will assume juris- diction and decide the questions involved, and with confidence that it will not dismiss the case and tell me that if I thought I was right I should have totally disregarded the decision of the Supreme Court, defied its authority, thrown its sheriff out of my window, called out the militia to defend my position, and submitted the question to the people regard- less of the court. ’ ’ THE PARCEL P08T. THE Third Assistant Postmaster Gen- eral has issued a supplementary interpretation on the parcel post law, making it more clear as to what matter is entitled to be sent as parcel post. His interpretation reads: ‘‘Printed matter re- lating to an article of merchandise which it accompanies, is regarded as descriptive of the article within the meaning of Section 483, P. L. & R., and therefore is a permissible Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 169 inclosure with such article when’ 'mailed as fourth-clpss matter. Printing on an article of merchandise, or on its wrapper, or on a label pasted to it in such form as to form an integral part of it, does not affect the classi- fication of the article as mail matter of the fourth class. Catalogs in which two or more order forms are bound, as well as catalogs or other printed matter having samples of merchan- dise permanently attached to them, may be accepted for mailing at the fourth-class rates of postage. Order forms, address tags, report forms, letter and bill, heads, insurance and legal forms, cards and other similar supplies, regardless of the amount of printing on them; blank check books, receipt books and other books of forms, partially in print, may be mailed as fourth-class matter. Directions for taking medicine written on a label attached to a bottle or package con- taining the medicine or inclosed with it, are permissible and do not affect the classifica- tion of the parcel. EIGHT HOURS. THAT all crafts are gradually but surely coming ro the eight-hour work day, is apparent to all thinking men. Many crafts have already established the eight-hour day and various moves in that direction are occurring in different sections of the country with great frequency. Even the national legislators have taken the matter up and a bill is now pending before the labor committee of the House of Representatives proposing an eight-hour day and six days a week for all women workers in the District of Columbia, and hearings were recently held on that bill. This bill is similar to the one introduced in the United States Senate by Senator LaFollettc some time ago. President Gompers and Secretary Morrison, of the American Federation of Labor, appeared before the Labor Committee in advocacy of this bill. A number of others interested in uplift work also appeared, and a worker in a local laundry recited before the committee the conditions existing in the laundry trade. Mrs. Grace Coulon, a former worker in a laundry, attired in modest apparel and showing the penury to which she had been subjected, made this statement before the committee: "I am twenty-six years old. I went to work in a laundry here in Washing- ton when I was thirteen. I am now a widow and have a baby and a mother to support. I got $1.50 a week when I began work and $7.50 a week when I quit work a short time ago. The girls in the laundry work from 7 :30 o’clock in the morning until 6 o'clock at night, and when there is a breakdown or a rush they stay until 10 o'clock. My nerves got unstrung from the whirr of the machinery which I had listened to alf my life, and I had to quit two wee,s ago.” Following this statement by Mrs. Coulon, ( President Gom-- pers took occasion to say that ‘‘the statement of this woman graphically shows the necessity for the passage of this bill. It is unanimously indorsed by our Executive Council. There has been a great struggle of workers to break through the crust of bigotry and greed and let the world know what is implied in the movement for the reduction of the hours of labor.” President Gompers further said: “The parliamentary situation in the House might prevent the passage of the bill at this session, but a favorable report from the Labor Committee would have a moral effect and would mean prompt consideration in the new Congress." NEW YORK LAW LEGAL. JUSTICE BLACKMAR, of the Supreme Court of Brooklyn, N. Y., has handed down a decision declaring that the fifty- four-hour law, applicable to concerns employ- ing women and children, ^constitutional The decision deals a hard blow to the owners of canning industries, who, in the busy season, force women and children to work eighteen hours a day. It also likewise hits many other industries where this law has been violated in the frenzy for profits. Justice Blackmar said: “The development of the industrial life of the nation, the pressure of women and children entering the industrial field in compe- tition with men, physically better qualified for the struggle, has compelled them to submit to conditions and terms of service which.it can not be presumed, they would freely choose. The liberty tocontract to sell their labor may be but another name for involuntary service created by existing industrial conditions. A law which restrains the liberty to contract may tend to emancipate them by enabling them to art as they choose, and not as competi- tive conditions compel. All tin < consider.! Digitized by Google

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170 The Railroad Telegrapher. tions are for the legislature alone. It is only where the statute controls conduct in matters plainly and obviously indifferent to the welfare of the public, or any portion thereof, that the court can pronounce the act violative of civil liberties. Certainly this is not such a case. Laws which may be meddlesome interferences with the liberty of highly organized society, become essential to public welfare, or even to the continuance of civil liberties themselves." ONE-CENT P08TAGE. ONE-CENT postage promises to be the next live issue affecting the post office department atWashington, according to Senator Theodore E. Burton, of Ohio, who is leading the campaign to secure a lower letter rate. ' A newone-cent letter postage bill has been introduced by Senator Burton in the Senate and Rep. John W. Weeks in the House, and active steps are being taken to promote its passage. The bill provides for a one-cent rate by July 1st of this year. "Without doubt the time has arrived when the people of the United States are entitled to one-cent letter postage," declares Senator Burton. "The present two-cent rate has been in existence since 1883, and no important changes have been made since that' date, despite the fact that the population of the country has increased immensely, and there has been an astonishing increase in the amount of letter communication between our people. “The most important reason why citizens of the United States are entitled to one-cent letter postage is the fact that although we arc charged two cents each for carriage of letters, it actually costs only about a cent apiece for the government to handle them. This results in the accumulation of a surplus of over 182,000,000 each year on first-class letter mail. "The post office department was never intended to be other than self-supporting. The government is entitled to sufficient compensation for the actual cost involved in carrying first-class postage, but any rate which rolls up so enormous a surplus is nothing less than a tax upon the users of postage stamps throughout this great country’. "In 1843 the rate of postage on a letter weighing one-half ounce or a fraction thereof, carried from the city of New York to Buffalo, a distance of less than 500 miles, was twenty- five cents. On October 1, 1883, the two- cent rate became operative on letters weigh- ing half an ounce or a fraction thereof. This rate, with slight changes, has existed for thirty years. “In the meantime the correspondence of the country has increased enormously and transportation facilities have improved in proportion. There is no question but that the government can carry letters for less than one cent, and make a profit. “For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912, the total government receipts from first-class mail were about $172,500,000, of which amount about $70,000,000 is estimated to have been clear profit to the department, thus demonstrating that the lower rate, which would vastly stimulate the growth of this class of mail, with a resultant further increase of revenue therefrom, would amply compen- sate the government, particularly as no reduction in postage on postal cards is contem- plated. ‘I have introduced in Congress a bill providing for the inauguration of one-cent letter rate on July 1, next. This I have done upon the insistent demand of many thousands of people of all classes throughout the entire country. An organization known as the National One-Cent Letter Postage Association, with headquarters at Cleveland, Ohio, has been formed to support the move- ment. "The immense profits made on first-class letters are a direct tax on every person who writes a letter. That this view of the situa- tion is reasonable no one can doubt. In no other department of the government does such a situation exist— the reaping of an abnormal profit from a public service which is supposed to be merely self-supporting. Although all letters pay two cents apiece, only a very small portion weigh the full ounce permitted. They actually average over forty to the pound, and hence pay a rate of about $1,680 per ton, which is an unwarranted charge for transpor- tation in these days of easy communication between cities, states and continents. First- class mail supplies only 14 percent of the total tonnage of the mail, yet it pays at the present time 75 per cent of the total revenue. "Charles William Burrows, president, and George T. McIntosh, secretary-treasurer of the National One-Cent Letter Postage Asso- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 171 ciation, who have made an exhaustive study of postal rates, extending over a period of many years, were among the first to prove that the present rate is extortionate, and that the people of the country are entitled to a one-cent letter rate. "One reason which has been advanced against cheaper letter postage,” concludes Senator Burton, ‘‘has been that its inaugura- tion would prevent the establishment of a parcel post systepi. Now that we are enjoy- ing the advantages of parcel post in active operation this argument loses its validity. 1 1 is my firm belief that one-cent letter postage will be the next important postal reform inaugurated by congress.” THE PANAMA CANAL. .AS the Panama Canal, the greatest / \ engineering feat in the history of the world, is nearing completion, an article written by Fred A. Colvin, assistant editor of the American Machinist, which was recently published in the New York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin, in which is described many of the obstacles which it was necessary to overcome in the construction of that mammoth undertaking, proves very interesting reading, and especially will that part of it in regard to the operation of railroads in connection with that enter- prise be interesting reading to the readers of this journal. The article follows: “More than any other undertaking in the world’s history, perhaps, the Panama Canal is due to the combined development of many elements of civilization. While the French engineers failed to complete the canal, we must remember that no one could have suc- ceeded at that time, and we must give them credit for courage, engineering ability and a creditable achievement. “Without a Col. Gorgas to first eliminate the mosquito and make the Canal Zone not only livable but comfortable and even attrac- tive the canal would never have been built. Without the modern developments of exca- vating machinery and of concrete the great locks at Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores and the nine-mile cut at Culebra would never have been completed within a reasonable time. Without the repair shops at Cristobal, Gorgona, Empire and Balboa to keep the locomotives, steam shovels and other ma- chinery in operation the rapid progress would have been impossible. And without the selection of proper material to stand the climate, not forgetting the too often over- looked item of belting, the cost in delays and in actual money might be difficult to compute. ‘ ‘ The shops at Cristobal and Balboa handle the repairs for the dredges and other excavat- ing machinery at the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the canal, respectively. This includes the barges which carry the material away to be dumped, some, being self-propelled and called by their French name ‘‘clappets, " as well as tugs, launches and any sort of sea- going craft which may be used. “The largest shops are at Gorgona, en- larged from the French shops at this place, and here all the locomotives and cars for the excavation work as well as for the Panama Railroad are repaired. At times this shop has employed 1,800 men. It is difficult to see the necessity for such a large shop until we stop to consider that the Isthmian Canal Commission Railroad, built solely in the Culebra cut and for hauling the dirt (or ‘spoil,’ as it is called) away from it, is about the size of the Boston & Albany Railroad. There are over 300 locomotives and 4,000 cars, and most of the locomotives are big ones, weighing over 100 tons each. They are very unlike the usual contractors' locomotives we usually think of in connection with excava- tion work. " At Empire the steam shovels are repaired and the shops employ about 700 men at times. It takes a lot of shop work to keep the dirt flying, but they are kept at work with as little delay as possible by a thoroughly organized plan of action and a corps of inspectors and workmen. "The inspectors visit each shovel as it works away, and not only gets the reports of the shovel engineers, but look it over for weak spots and worn parts. Any needed repairs are reported to Empire by telephone so that repair parts and supplies can be pre- pared in advance. “ After the dirt trains have stopped running at 5.00 p. m. the repair train starts out from the Empire shops and makes its rounds to the steam shovels which are in need of its services. This repair train consists of a heavy locomo- tive, a large wrecking crane, a box car, which is a fairly well equipped machine shop, and Digitized by Google

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172 The Railroad Telegrapher. another box car filled with supplies and parts ordinarily used, such as bolts and nuts, packings and similar pieces. "The train takes the small machine shop directly to the shovel to be repaired and in most cases does all that is needed without its leaving its position or losing a minute from the work, an excellent example of real efficiency. Sometimes a whole new arm or boom is swung into place by the wrecking crane and a trip to Empire with its attendant delay is avoided. And these arms or booms weigh several tons and are not easy to handle. But the aim of everything is to keep things moving and push the job through to com- pletion. "At Empire, too, is the main air-compres- sing plant of the largest air-compressing system in the world. Three stations — Las Cascadas, Empire and Rio Grande — pump into about 14 miles of ten-inch pipe line, which carries compressed air to drive the drills for preparing the rock for blasting. “Aside from the strictly repair work to the locomotives and cars the shops at Gorgona can be called the manufacturing shops of the zone. A good sized foundry equipment is provided for making iron, brass and steel castings for all purposes needed in the canal work. And while it is the intention to buy as much material as possible, it has been found necessary to make many repair parts which should have been made in the States on account of the short-sighted policy of some manufacturers in charging exorbitant prices for repair parts. It has repeatedly been found cheaper to make a pattern and a cast- ing and then machine the casting than to pay the price asked and wait for it to be made. "Nearly all the machinery which has gone to the Isthmus has been found to require strengthening to stand up under the severe work of the canal excavation. Crane arms have to be reinforced, car sides strengthened and other machinery parts increased in pro- portion. The old French rails have been largely used for such reinforcing and there seems to be no end to them. They make excellent I-beams for the sides of dump and other cars and are also largely used in rein- forcing concrete structures in many places, even including the edges of curbing for street sidewalks. Bridges of short spans have also been built of these rails and they have been put to more uses than can be mentioned off- hand. Whoever bought them bought with great liberality, to put the matter mildly. " Everything about the whole canal is on a big scale, even though the success of the largest may depend on the proper working out of the smaller details. The locks at Gatun will lift the vessels eighty-five feet from the sea level to that of the lake, which is formed by the huge Gatun dam. The lake will cover 164 square miles and flow the water from the locks at Gatun through the great Culebra cut and to the locks on the Pacific side at Pedro Miguel. The locks will accommodate vessels 1,000 feet long by 110 feet wide and drawing 45 feet of water. But as the average vessel in the tropical trade is under 600 feet long, auxiliary or intermediate gates are provided so that 40 per cent of the water for locking vessels can be saved unless the vessel exceeds 600 feet. “The Gatun locks are about one and one- third miles long, of solid concrete, and form the largest concrete structure in the world. They are double, to allow the passage of vessels in both directions at the same time if necessary. Electric locomotives ahead, be- hind and on both sides will tow the vessels through the locks, both to save time and to prevent damage to the locks themselves. “The overflow of the Gatura dam will pro- vide electric power for the locomotives and probably for all the uses of power along the Canal Zone. “The lock gates are steel structures, each leaf weighing about 550 tons. They are about 77 feet high, 67 feet wide and 7 feet thick. There are 92 leaves, for there are 46 pairs of gates. An idea of their bulk may be had by noting that if they ware laid flat, one on top of the other, the pile would be higher than the Singer tower. The riveting prob- lem is also interesting. Counting 300 rivets as a good day's work for a single gang of riveters, it would take them a year to rivet up a single leaf, or 92 years to complete the lot. “The whole administration of the shop and storehouses is under the army in its various branches. The stores come under the quar* termaster's department, and the storehouses are splendidly kept in every way. Employes all have a brass check or tag similar to a bag- gage tag bearing their number. This^tag is the open sesame to all commission stores. Here the employes can buy anything at cost, Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 173 usually much cheaper than the same thing can be secured in New York or any Northern city. “At Cristobal are the main storehouses, the government ice factory, ice cream factory, bakery and laundry. Early every morning the supply train, usually of 21 cars, starts out to supply the smaller storehouses and dis- tributing points along the Isthmus. And there are very few of the necessities and even luxuries which can not be secured from the main stores and sent to you at short notice. "These seem strange when we think of canal digging, but show conclusively that it is the attention to details that brings success no matter how large the enterprise. Men would not stay until the surroundings were healthy and congenial. This meant com- fortable quarters for their wives and children. This in turn necessitated the adoption of a complete school system, including a high school which ranks second to none as a prepa- ratory school for college. It also meant recreation centers and Y. M. C. A. buildings for the men and women’s clubs for the women. All strangely out of place and a seeming extravagance in a tropical climate and for a temporary job, but all absolutely necessary to the successful building of the canal in record time as has been done. “This same thing has been carried out in the details of shop management and the buying of proper materials to work with. We go into large or small machine shops and [jay all our attention to the machines and never see the belts that drive them and without which they would be of almost no use. And the belt problem is ohe of the worst that comes up, especially in shops in tropical countries. “The ideas of heat in the Canal Zone are apt to be exaggerated, as the temperature rarely goes over 93 degrees and sunstrokes are unknown. But heat is not the only factor in these climates. “Imagine sitting down at the table on a damp, rainy day and pressing with your knife on the salt in the salt cellar and see moisture stand in drops on the knife. Salt shakers are out of the question, and envelopes are made without gum to prevent their being acci- dentally sealed when not wanted. This gives you some idea of the dampness in the atmosphere. "It is not so hot as you expect, but you perspire at the slightest provocation and sometimes without any provocation at all. Your clothes may be damp in the morning, almost wet, in fact, unless you put them in the tight wardrobes usually provided. And your boots insist on getting mouldy unless they are wiped dry when put away, and even thisjis not a sure preventive. “And then imagine what a belt is up against. It must be dependable day after day. The season may be dry or wet, the atmosphere saturated or dried out by the close proximity to a boiler or other heating apparatus, but the belt must go on doing its duty or the machines can not run and the shovels and locomotives can not be repaired. Then, too, there is oil around the machinery to contend with, all of which makes the con- ditions especially trying. “Ordinarily belting stretches with the moisture, contracts when it dries out a bit. opens at the laps and has to be cut constantly to keep the length so it will pull the machine. Two or three-ply belting is very apt to part company and be of little value as a driver of machinery of any kind. “Here again careful attention to detail saved the day and made steady and continu- ous work possible in the shops. What is known as the Duxbak belting solved the problem and wiped out all the delays due to poor belts which had previously been ex- perienced. Over 18,000 feet of this belting, some of it under the most trying conditions, has given the best results in every case. None of the adverse conditions affected the belting in any way and loss of time from this cause was eliminated in all the shops. “And while belting may seem like a small item in the building of the great canal, it is not difficult to imagine the long delay and the increased expense if the shovels and locomo- tives had been compelled to lie idle day after day while ordinary belting was giving out, making it impossible to run the machines ' PANAMA CANAL ACCIDENTS. COMPLETE figures of the death-roll on the Isthmus of Panama during tin- canal work are not obtainable for the entire period of construction It is only during the last four years that a record of accidents has been kept at the office of the Digitized by LjOOQle

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174 The Railroad Telegrapher. Canal Commission. This followed the enact- ment by Congress of a law providing compen- sation for employes injured in the line of duty and damages for the heirs of employes killed in the course of work on the canal. The Isthmus was converted into a huge burial ground during the efforts of the French to build the canal, the yellow fever and other epidemic diseases of the tropics carrying thousands to their death. It is now stated that the death rate in the canal zone, exclusive of accidents, compares most favorably with that of the healthiest regions of the United States. During the last four years, with the number of employes ranging from 26,468 to 28,567, there have been accidents which resulted in the death of 395 persons. The lowest rate per thousand employes of acci- dents is recorded for 1910, being 2.7, while the record of 1911 was 4.2 per thousand, and in 1912 the rate again lowered to 3.1 per thou- sand. It is stated that during the last three and a quarter years more than 20,000,000 pounds of dynamite has been exploded, with only eight men killed. Of these three failed to. go far enough away to avoid the falling rock, and two miscounted the number of shots. AN APPEAL. New York, Jan. 20, 1913. To Organized Tabor: Greetings: One hundred and fifty thou- sand men and women in the clothing industry are on strike in Greater New York for union conditions. All are on the. firing line determined to uphold the organization and win. The earnings of these people have been small when employed, and the four weeks' struggle has absorbed the few pennies that had been laid aside. Organized labor can not afford to permit these fighters to become discouraged and disheartened, hence this appeal is issued to every labor union in the country and to every member, to contribute some money to the cause so that at least the bare necest aries of life can be given to our brothers and sisters. This fight means your fight, for you may be attacked by the combination of your employers. The firms are hard pushed, since they are advertising everywhere for cutters and tailors, , and offering fancy wages with board, etc. > Just some little financial as- sistance now will do wonders. Make all moneys payable to Treasurer M. Brown, No. 190 Bowery, New York City, who will mail receipt. The Advisory Com- mittee of Seven of this body will distribute the fund on an equal basis, so all of the needy will receive immediate benefit. Help, help, and do so at once! Fraternally, Ernest Bohm, Cor. Sec., 210 E. 5th St., New York City. P. S. — At the regular meeting of the Federated Central Body, convened Wednes- day, January 15, 1913, and which is com- posed of the following central bodies — Central Federated Union of Greater New York and vicinity; Essex Trades Council, Newark, N. J. ; Union County Central Labor Union, Eliza- beth, N. J.; United Hebrew Trades, State of New York; Central Labor Union, White Plains, N. Y.; United Trades and Labor Council, Paterson, , N. J.; Central Labor Union of Hudson County, N .J. — this ap- peal was unanimously endorsed. Attest: E. I. Hannah, Chairman. Henry F. Helpers, Vice-Chairman. J. C. Tajlor, Rec. Sec.-Treasurer. Ernest Bohm, Cor. Sec. C. H. Cypher, Serg’t-at-Arms. COLORADO TO THE FRONT. COLORADO has again gohe to the front in the matter of unionism, as connec- ted with public life. Jas. B. Pearce, a member of the O. R. T., is Secretary of State ; Roady Kennehan, of the Horse Shoers' Union, is State Auditor; MaryC.C. Bradford, of the Women’s Trade Union League, is State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Many union men were elected members of the Colorado State Legislature and the labor committees of the Senate and House consist almost exclusively of union labor. In the Senate, the Labor Committee consists of Messrs. Bellesfield and Garman.of the Typo- graphical Union; Metz, of the O. R. C.; Berry and Lynes.of the B.L.E.; Tucker, of the B.R. T., and one lawyer. In the House, the Labor Committee is composed of Messrs. Gilbert and Ardourel, of the United Mine Workers; Leftwich, of the United Brotherhood of Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 175 Carpenters; Turnbill, of the Western Federa- tion of Miners; Kavanaugh, a union street car conductor; Carri, a sheet iron and metal worker, and Mrs. Lee, wife of a union machin- ist. R. P. Rubin, one of the oldest members of the 0. R. T., is chief clerk of the House, and L. A. Tanquary, another old-timer in the O. R. T., is superintendent of the Free Employ- ment Bureau of that State. A minimum wage has been adopted by the city government of Denver of $2.25 for unskilled labor and $4.50 for man and team. The woman’s eight-hour law, providing that women shall not be employed in excess of eight hours in mercantile, manufacturing or mechanical establishments, went into effect on January 23d. Some 7500 women and girls in Denver are directly affected by the law. SPOTTERS. THE "spotter” seems to have adopted new tactics. In the past their favorite method was to travel over the line and represent themselves as insurance solicitors, or something of that character, and offer as an excuse for staying around the telegraph office that they were "old operators,” having gone into other business. This method having become generally known, it was necessary to adopt new tactics, the latest of which seems to be to travel over the line and denounce the organization and its officers, no doubt with the hope of causing dissatisfaction and thereby weaken the efficiency of the Order. One of these human vultures recently traveled over a railway in Texas, representing himself as being a member in good standing and as holding a very small certificate number in the Grand Division. He represented himself as being in quest of employment, but put in most of his time berating the officers of the Order in his travels over the line. In this particular instance, the party represented himself as having "formerly lived in St. Louis.” He not only is not a member of the Order, but nothing is known of him in St. Louis. The pay of a telegrapher is not sufficient to enable him to travel up and down a line for any considerable length of time interviewing the employes thereon, and when one does so, unless he is an officer of the organization traveling on business of the Order, it is easy to conjecture his motives, and to understand that he is a paid hireling sent out for no good purpose. A prompt invitation to "get off the right-of-way” would about fit cases of this kind. EDITORIAL NOJ65 Five hundred and fifty-four new members were initiated into the Order during the month of January. The mailing list of The Telegrapher will be revised after this issue, and only members with dues paid to June 30, 1913, will receive future numbers from the regular mailing list. Members continue to send in group photo- graphs containing one or more non-members. No group pictures can be published that contains any but members of the Order in good standing. The so-called loan sharkbill has been passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, and has therefore become a law. It provides that pawnbrokers are jiot to charge in excess of 1 per cent per month, the present rate being much higher, and the bill also limits loans to $200 to any individual. The contempt cases against President Gompers, Vice-President Mitchell and Secre- tary Morrison, of the American Federation of Labor, which were appealed from Justice Wright's Court to the District Court of Appeals, will come up for hearing on February 25th. Governor Eberhart, of Minnesota, in his inaugural address, discussed the relation which should exist between labor and capital, Digitized by LiOOQle

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176 The Railroad Telegrapher. and emphasized his belief in the right of both to organize. He advocated a fair and equi- table Workmen’s Compensation Act as well as a law to protect women and children. He also declared for theinitiativeandreferendum. The Secretary of the NaVy has asked Congress for a deficiency appropriation to cover the increase of ten per cent in wages recommended by a board attached to the Navy Department for the Washington Navy Yards, which will investigate conditions at that navy yard. The increased appropriation is necessary, or the number of employes must be reduced. The attention of all certificate holders in the Mutual Benefit Department is called to Article 15 of the laws governing that depart- ment, which provides in effect that all dues and assessments, must be paid on or before February 28th, in order for the member to be in continuous good standing. All members should pay their dues and assessments promptly, not only to remain in good standing but also to protect their beneficiary. By a decision reached by the Railway and Canal Commission, sitting as a Court of Arbitration, the British Government is to pay the National Telephone Company of the United Kingdom the sum of $62,576,320 for its property. The entire telephone system in the British Isles passed into the hands of the British Government on January 1, 1912, and is now in operation under the direction of the Post Office Department. William Hughes has been elected United States Senator from New Jersey. For a number of years Mr. Hughes was a member of the House of Representatives and a promi- nent member of the labor group in that body, and was the author of the Eight-Hour Bill, which is now a law. Senator Hughes has always been an ardent advocate of measures that were in the interest of labor, and labor now has one staunch representative in the United States Senate. A special committee of nine Congressmen to investigate the causes of railroad wrecks and accidents, and to recommend remedial legislation, is proposed in a resolution intro- duced by Congressman Linthicum, of Mary- land. The measure is based on the declara- tion that the frequency of wrecks and accidents constitute a continual menace to the lives and safety of passengers and em- ployes on railroads. The resolution, if adopted, would empower the committee to inquire into all manner of methods employed in the operation of railroads. Congressman Hayes, of California, has introduced in the House of Representatives what appears to be a very bad bill, which provides that musicians, actors, artists, lecturers, singers, ministers of any religious denomination, professors of colleges or seminaries, persons belonging to any recog- nized learned profession, or persons employed strictly as personal or domestic servants, should not be prevented by the contract laborer provision of the Act of 1907, regulat- ing the immigration of aliens from coming into this country. In some of the provisions named there .is no prohibition. The bill seems to have been drawn with the intent of covering up the real purpose sought to be accomplished. In a report issued by the St. Paul (Minn.) Free Employment Bureau, which is main- tained by the State, it is shown that the laboring people of Minnesota are better off than they have been at any time during the last five years, the period in which the bureau has been in existence. More people are working this winter than in the past, and as a consequence fewer are applying for work than for many years. In a comparative statement issued it is shown that during 1910 employment was secured for 8,503 men and women, while in 1912 employment was secured for 14,938. The Court of Appeals of Ohio has handed down a decision confirming the decision of the lower court in the controversy in the electrical workers' organization. Two years ago a few locals of electrical workers, und r the leadership of a party named Reid, seceded from the parent organization and attempted by a court proceeding to get charge of the funds of that organization. The lower court decided in favor of the regular organization headed by President McNulty, which decision the Court of Appeals has now affirmed. All of the conventions of the American Federation Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 177 of Labor held since the trouble arose have decided in favor of the regular organization, and refused to -recognize the Reid faction. The statement issued by tk ' Bureau of Immigration for the month of December, 1912, shows that there were 106,218 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month; that there were 1,225 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots, 22; insane and epileptic, 11; loathsome or dan- gerous contagious diseases, 202; professional beggars, 1 ; paupers, 1 ; likely to become public charges, 544; mentally or physically defective, 191; contract laborers, 38; accompanying aliens, 31; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 39; assisted aliens, 8; criminals, 33; prostitutes and procurers, 60; without passport, 8; under provisions, of Chinese-exclusion Act, 36. Congressman David J. Lewis, of Maryland, in a speech in Washington recently, made the following prophetic declaration: “Infiveyears there will not be an express company in the United States. The parcel post will drive the express companies out of business, and it will be a good thing for the country, for the rates now charged by the express companies are exorbitant. At present the parcel post can not take any package or articles that weigh more than eleven pounds, but in the future it will be possible to send articles through the mail that weigh one hundred pounds.” Congressman Lewis said that the parcel post rates were 100 per cent higher than the cost of handling the merchandise that went by parcel post and that the express rates were 200 per cent higher than the cost of handling. He further stated that the ratio between the freight charges and express charges in this country is about 16 to 1, but in nine different countries of Europe the ratio is about 5 to 1. Advices from Washington state that the prospects for the passage of the Federal Workmen’s Compensation measure are im- proving. A favorable report on the bill has been ordered by the House Committee on Judiciary. The bill has been amended to make it apply to employes of express compa- nies as well as railroads, and another amend- ment gives State courts concurrent jurisdic- tion with Federal courts. Specific amounts of compensation are prescribed to be paid by railroads and express companies to employes disabled by accident in line of duty. Death benefits to the faniiy of any employe are also prescribed. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of November, 1912, shows that there were 130,317 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month; that there were 1,392 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots, 43; insane and epileptic, 14; loathsome or danger- ous contagious diseases, 229; likely to become public charges, 635; mentally or physically defective, 205; contract laborers, 32; accom- panying aliens, 29; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 48; assisted aliens, 4; criminals, 65; polygamists, 12; prostitutes and procurers, 33; without pass- port, 1; under provision of Chinese-exclusion Act, 42. Digitized by LiOOQle

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. G. C. Greiner, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. L. D. Fullington, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. C. Renfrow, of Fair Bluff, N. C., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. A. Armstrong, of Volland, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. M. P. Garland, of Hous- ton, Tex., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. F. Todd, of Washburn, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. E. Samuel, of Kensett, Ark., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. M. Smith, of Erie, Pa., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs.G. A. Barnard, of El Reno, Okla., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. D. E. Marshall, of Steen, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. C. Butt, of Lumber- ton, Miss., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. E. Jennings, of Wal- cott, Wyo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. P. G. Cross, of Wilson, N. H., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Collins, of Bruns- wick, Mo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. E. Kerns, of Medford, Mass., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. O. Schriber, of Tren- ton, Mo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R. H. Hobgood, of Imperial Junction, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. R. Lemieux, of Sher- brooke, P. Q., Canada, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. E. Abernathy, of Columbus Junction, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. A. Rossman, of Pleasantville, N. J., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. L. Hawkes, of Din- gess, W. Va., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. M. Smith, of Erie, Pa., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. S. Stevens, of De- marest. N. J., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Hugh Jones, of Chester. Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. J. Lussier, of Plain- view, Neb., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. Jones, of Chester, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. G. H. Turner, of Arkinda, Ark., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. D. B. White, of Bushong, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. P. M. Paul, of Wilburton, Okla., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. M. Sides, of Pratt, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Covnick, of Strasburg, N. D., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. G. Fox, of Stettler, Alta, Canada, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. R. Pardee, of Thono- tossassa, Fla., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. T. T. Cull, of Yuma, Ariz., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. F. Larson, of Grimes, Iowa, a boy. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher: At Tenney, Minn., Bro. Matthew F. Kapi- tan, of Div. 119, to Miss Gertie M. Reinhard. Bro. G. W. Hays, of Div. 130, to Miss Alice Demary. At Stevens Point, Wis., Bro. C. E. Andre, of Div. 54, to Miss Lulu Woods Bro. C. A. Stevens, of Div. 89, to Miss Catherine Stake. At Omaha, Neb., Bro. M. F. Dean, of Div. 6. to Miss Julia Seifer. At Duxbury, Mas6., Bro. L. C. Turner, of Div. 89, to Miss Ethel M. Porter. At Thompson, Neb., Bro. J. H. Pryor and Sister R. M. Swain, both of Div. 126. At Swannanoa, N. C., Bro. R. G. Moss, of Div. 59, to Miss Kate Edwards. At Ridgecrest, N. C., Bro. H. C. Shook, to Miss Glendown. Digitized by LiOOQle

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180 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. W. J. Sines, of Div. 31, to Miss Hazel G. Pratt. Bro. W. B. Merrill, of Div. 130, to Miss G*is8ner. Bro. W. A. Osborn, of Div. 130, to Mrs. Wattles. Bro. F. L. Baxter, of Div. 32, to Miss Alma Harrison. Bro. S. M. Benton, of Div. 4, to Miss Mae Savage. At Iona, N. J., Bro. Norman Morris, of Div. 17, to Miss Grace D. Mathis. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. Wm. A. Harris, of Div. 66. Wife of Br6. H. Lengs, of Div. 33. Wife of Bro. J. M. Clark, of Div. 8. Wife of Bro. E. P. Little, of Div. 23. Wife of Bro. J. E. Popkes, of Div. 31. Mother of Bro. E. Manion, of Div. 8. Son of Bro. F. B. Homan, of Div. 49. Son of Bro. S. D. Sprague, of Div. 89. Wife of Bro. C. G. Jcmison, of Div. 69. Mother of Bro. G. F. Berry, of Div. 65. Father of Bro. A. H. Steger of Div. 32. Wife of Bro. Geo. H. Meier, of Div. 126. Father of Bro. F. E. Woods, of Div. 130. Father of Bro. A. K. Sheets, of Div. 126. Father of Bro. F. E. Woods, of Div. 130. Sister of Bro. C. A. Mooney, of Div. 113. Son of Bro. E. M. McCarthy, of Div. 96. Mother of Bro. S. M. Benton, of Div. 59. Father of Bro. J. H. Crowley, of Div. 23. Mother of Sister Susie Peck, of Div. 126. Daughter of Bro. C. P. Varney, of Div. 126. Mother of Bro. C. H. Wormley, of Div. 17. At Toano, Va., Bro. L. T. Goddin, of Div. 40. At Milton, Wis., Bro. S. B. Davy, of Div. 23. At Bucklin, Mo., Bro. Frank Ward, of Div. 130. Father of Bro. F. C. Whitehead, of Div. 126. Father of Bro. Edw. Swanstrom, of Div. 130. At Galeton, Pa., Bro. I. B. Sherman, of Div. 108. At Byron. Wis., Bro. M. A. Wittman, of Div. 119. - At Rougemont, N. C., Bro. E. H. Williams, of Div. 14. At Aura, N. J., son of Bro. C. I. Hamilton, of Div. 17. At Amity, Mo., father of Bro. R. G. Orcutt, of Div. 126. At West Gonic, N. H., Bro. Fred. L. Clif- ford, of Div. 65. At Cape May, N. J., daughter of Bro. H. V. Soults, of Div. 17. At Shakopee, Minn., father of Bro. D. J. Galvin, of Div. 4. At Granger, Iowa, sister of Bro. T. W. Hayett, of Div. 23. At Viborg, S. Dak., father of Bro. A. F. Larson, of Div. 23. At Des Moines, Iowa, mother of Bro. F. F. Cowley, of Div. 18. At San Pierre, Ind., father of Bro. A. H. Alberding, of Div. 9. At Sheboygan, Wis., daughter of Bro. T. H. Welland, of Div. 76. At Pittsfield, 111., Bro. Alfred L. Saunders, of the Grand Division. At Symerton, 111., grandmother of Bro. Ben Singleton, of Div. 2. At Burlington, N. J., Bro. Ezekiel D. McDermott, of Div. 17. At Backus, Pa., wife of Bro. F. J. McGraw, General Chairman, Div. 92. At Mission, Mont., Sister Alice Roseline Fedrick, of Div. 54, dropped dead while receiving train order. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. WANTED. Present address of E. B. Little. H. R. Beaudet, Anaconda, Mont. Present address of H. H. Hughes, Opr. His father is very anxious to hear from him. H. C. Jones, Box 40, Danville, Ky. Present address of Charles Furr, last heard of working at Cole June., Mo., for Mo., Pac. in 1903. W. L. Wilmarth, Holden, Mo. Anyone knowing the present address of R. C. Spear, kindly communicate with his sister. Miss Decima Spear, Care Dr. J. M. Ellis, Wapanucka, Okla. Present address of Ormond K. Strong, last heard of with the Western Union at Cleveland Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 181 or Cincinnati, Ohio. “S,” if you see this write me at Swannanoa, N. C. W. R. Slagle. Present address of H. S. Asson, who worked with me on the Penn. Ry. “ HS. ” if you see this write your old pal. D. C. Yohe, 170 Ethelbcrt St., Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Present address of Opr. Jedd W. Cole, last heard of working for the S. P. L. A. & S. L. R. R. at Riverside, Cal. “SO,” if you see this write me. R. R- Russell, Saugus, Mont. Present address of Geo. M. Green, last heard of at Gough, Ga. Anyone knowing his whereabouts kindly communicate with his mother. Mrs. F. A. Draper, Box. 64, Hamburg, Mich. Present address of Walter A. Morebeck, who worked as operator for S. P. Co. at Rose- ville, Cal., in 1902. Any information con- cerning him will be thankfully received. T. C. Morebeck, 508 Mulberry St., Chico, Colo. Present address of the following: L. T. Martin, F. H. Sharp, T. D. Noel, J. R. Tyler and Homer W. Tigrett. Boys, if you see this write me at Easley, S. C. J. N. Wallace. Present address of Opr. Berkley, worked for A. C. L. in Sanford, Fla., last spring. “B,” if you see this write me at once as I have important news to communicate. F. L. Howard, 701 Crockett St., Dallas, Tex. Present address of H. E. Hudson, last heard of working for S. P. at Pantano, Ariz. Also present address of E. F. Merrigan, last heard of working for S. P. at Benson, Ariz., and of E. C. Taylor, last heard of working for I. G. N. at Bryan, Tex. Boys, write your old pal at Malta, Colo. R. R. Van Benschoten. Information concerning the present where- abouts of F. W. Klintworth, alias C. E. Tipkins, opr., height 5 feet 11 inches, weight 150 pounds, dark complexion, dark hair brown eyes, pimples on face, age about 25 years; wore dark blue suit, soft black hat, patent leather shoes, speaks with a marked Southern accent; gave his home as Charleston, S. C. Any information concerning his present whereabouts will be greatly appre- ciated by me. C. E. Black, Utica, Kan. WANTED— TO EXCHANGE. Mrs. O. B. Handy, 74 Jefferson St., Nor- walk, Ohio, wishes to exchange postal cards with O. R. T. members. Please state if phone is used and if a lady could obtain a position on that railroad. LOST OR STOLEN. . Card No. 1725, Cert. 2829, Div. 23, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 7785, Cert. 568, Div. 49, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 7563, Cert. 2368, Div. 53, for term ending June 30, 1912. Digitized by LiOOQle

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182 The Railroad Telegrapher. Steele. Dodson. Ross. Compton. O. R. T. GROUP— SEABOARD AIR LINE RY.— ATHENS. GA. V. L. Underwood. F. S. Whitson, Wallace Eckford. B. A. Korf, L. C. McMillan, I. F. Omaley, C. Mallachowitz, (Local Ch'm). W. E. Blume, B. S. Weilkr, W. B. Johnson, A. R. Manning. (Faucet ii a Water Connection). SOLID O. R. T. GROUP — SOUTHERN PACIFIC RV. -WOODFORD. CAL., MEETING. Digitized by LiOOQle

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SUBSTITUTION. By Mbs. E. B. Smith, President. THE art of putting one’s self in an- other’s shoes — the knack of reason- ing from the standpoint of another — the seeing another's environment and ex- perience with that true broad mind which can delve into the inner recesses of another’s life — that art, that knack, that sight and feeling becomes everyone, and happy is he or she who is born with such a talent — and wise is he or she who studies the art of putting one's self in another’s shoes; especially when that talent or that art is used for the good and for the uplift of those about them. Recently there was a strike among the con- ductors on a certain road, because one of their number had been dismissed from the company for unjust reasons; long weary days were spent in endeavoring to get a peaceful settlement; when refusal was made by the road to reinstate the brother, every man on the road walked out and the road remained tied up until the brother was reinstated and all his back time paid for. That is putting ‘ ‘ yourself in the other fellow ’s shoes. ’ ’ The fellow conductors studied his case from the bottom, got at the root of things; and instead of saying “Oh, well, he should have known better,” they, to a man, studied the question from the viewpoint of the afflicted brother and stood to him. Organized labor has not been welded together by the cold arm of law, or the mere working of circumstances. Organized labor has been welded together by that fraternal and brotherly spirit which has permeated the hearts of its members. Organized labor will continue to grow and to strengthen so long as the fraternal and brotherly spirit grows. And it will be according to the growth of this spirit among the members of organized labor, as to just how rapidly the movement will grow, and its strength. Organized labor has not grown because the officers of all the national, state, central and local unions have been paid such handsome salaries. The movement has not grown be- cause of the fact that all committees (no matter how small) have been paid a handsome sum for every hour they have served. By no means. Organized labor has grown because men and women who love to do and to dare for their fellow-man have taken hold of the principles of the great movement and instilled them into the hearts of others and made them to see also the binding tie of fellowship — the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. Let there be more brotherly love, stronger fraternal feelings one for another and organized labor will grow faster, become stronger and accomplish more. Sympathy and the art of putting one’s self into the other fellow’s shoes will do more toward upbuilding the movement in general than anything else that can be done. Preach it, practice it, and see if my formula don’t work out. If you run out of the first pre- scription you have filled send back and get another bottle; try it in your own field first, then apply it to others. ATLANTIC COAST LINE, LOCAL NO. 3. JUST a little over two months until the meeting of the convention in Baltimore. I am counting on being at this meeting, and wish to meet every member of Division No. 3. I also wish^to be able to report five hundred up-to-date members at that con- vention. There is only one way I can do Digitized by Google

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184 The Railroad Telegrapher. thi«; that is by asking every member now in Division No. 3 to send me two applications, and then I shall ask the new members secured inTthis manner to see if they can’t send me two applications. This is not asking very much of any single member, but means a great deal in the aggregate. The rate to join on March 1st is 90 cents. This pays initiation and dues to June 30th. Will you not try and secure at least two applications before May 1st? I also wish to make an appeal here to members of Division No. 132 of the O. R. T. to assist me in increasing the membership of the Auxiliary. I am sure you have some relative or member of your immediate family who would like to become a member of the Auxiliary if you would broach the subject to her. The price of two cigars per month will pay her dues, and don't wait for her to ask you for this small amount, but’give it to her and ask her to send in her application. I will be glad to send you the necessary blank. Yours fraternally, Mrs. J. H. Williams, Q. S. and T. 80UTHERN PACIFIC, LOCAL NO. 18. WE must ask every member of Divi- sion No. 18 to help induce the few delinquent members to pay their sixty cents dues to General Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. J. E. Blackford, now located at Orland, Cal., in order that we may render a clear report of all members up to date. The Ladies' Auxiliary was organized to interest the women folk in the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, and we sincerely trust that all present members of the Auxiliary will endeavor to secure additional new members from among the wives and daughters of telegraphers, and enable Southern Pacific Local No. 18 to make a good showing in increased membership at the convention in Baltimore. Apply to the undersigned for application blanks, Initiation fee is 50 cents and dues 10 cents per month. Kindly send to this office any news items available each month prior to the first, and oblige, yours fraternally, Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, General Chairman, Wilmington, Cal. Notes from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Baltimore, Md., is the most-thought-of city in the Union at the present time, being the Mecca for several conventions, which have selected it as the best place to hold their international meetings, to promote the cause which they represent. The Convention of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, is the first one to assemble here, and already it is becoming generally known that this organiza- tion will accept the hospitality of Baltimore in May next. Get out your histories and biographies, and you will be better prepared to enjoy the many things of interest that await the visitor. A fine hall will be secured for the Ladies' Auxiliary, which will convene at the same time as the O. R. T. Every comfort and pleasure wilj be prepared for the visiting sisters, and all those who are thinking of attending speak to some one else and make up parties on your Divisions, so that those who would like to come, can have company, and not travel alone. I will furnish informa- tion, upon request, either for parties or individuals. Good rates will prevail, and expense will be the smallest part of the trip. In order to enjoy these pleasures, and be seated as a delegate in the Ladies’ Auxiliary Convention, and attend the sessions, it is necessary to become a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The L. A. is growing, requests for membership coming to my office every few days. The new application blanks are ready for distribution, and the obnoxious age question has been eliminated, no sister being required to write her age on the newly printed blanks. Send for one at my office, 2021 Longwood Street, Walbrook.Baltimore, Md. Rate to join in the month of February is $1.00, which includes initiation and dues paid to June 30, 1913. Many members have paid dues during the month of January, wishing to secure the new membership card for the current term. All those who have not yet paid, if they have not received their notice, please forward me your money, and you will receive your up-to-date card promptly. Any old member who has fallen back so far that it would be a tax to pay up, can, upon application, become a member by coming to the Auxiliary as a new member. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 185 It gives me great pleasure to announce to the membership that two new locals will appear in the L. A. Directory this month, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. System. Division No. 126, and the Colorado Midland System, Division No. 81. These Locals will be known as Nos. 22 and 23, respectively. The election of local officers on the C. R. I. & P. is closed, and Sister J. A. Tracy, of Calhan, Col., was elected General Chairman, and Sister C. H. Meador of Minco, Okla., was elected General Secretary and Treasurer. These sisters are all alive in their interest of the Local on their Division, and will work to have a flourishing and progressive Local. Sister Loveland and Sister Rose, of Local No. 23, are hard at work, and new members are being added, and they expect to line up the whole Division by the end of this term. Preparations are being made to hold a big meeting soon, and plans, for a union meeting in the spring for the O. R. T. and L. A. will be made. The Frisco sisters have enough members to request a charter, but up to this time they have not been able to secure the required money for the charter. Get busy, brothers of the Frisco, and help these worthy sisters to have a Local, by giving them the material aid that has been given to the sisters of the other Locals. The charter was given by the O. R. T. on the other Divisions, and these sisters are as worthy of your consideration, and desire a Local as much as the others in the Locals just formed. The Northern Pacific System, No. 54, have requested a charter through Bro. B. E. Nason, and the nominations are out for the local officers, this being conducted by Bro. Nason for the charter members. This bids fair to be one of the most progressive Locals in the Auxiliary, and these sisters are fortunate in having thecharterdonatedtothem. Nodoubt that the stationery will also be given to these sisters, same as on the Colorado Midland, and Bro. Nason promises to do everything in his power to continue to help these sisters to organize the System, and lend aid that will be required from time to time. Any Local that has the support of the O. R. T. brothers is sure to succeed, as then they are working for solid fraternity. I am also in receipt of a letter from Bro. A. Jacobs, Secretary of District Division No. 39, PereMarquette Ry., requesting information of how to form an Auxiliary Local on their Divi- sion, saying that at a meeting the Auxiliary was unanimously endorsed, and that they want all that is coming to them, and do not want to wait for others to come to the front. They propose to give the charter to these sisters, and all other material aid, not to mention the hall in which they want them to meet, which will be the same night and place as the O. R. T. brothers. They expect to secure about 50 members very shortly, soon as the charter is secured. These brothers started this themselves by wishing to form a Local for their wives, and it is to be hoped that other O. R. T. Divisions will follow these brothers, and not wait until their wives make a struggle to try to get together enough members for them to have a Local, and then to have to again try to secure the money for the charter. Only will we have solid fraternity by the brothers themselves realizing, as do those on Division No. 39, that the Auxiliary is not a separate organization, but is part of the O. R. T., and therefore the Auxiliary should receive help when it is needed. What is 52.50 to any O. R. T. Division when they will receive it back in ways too numerous to mention ? Come on, brothers, and follow Division No. 39. It gives me pleasure to announce to the members of Local No. 10 that all but about four have paid dues for the current term. Now, sisters, go to work and tell every other sister you meet to get ready to come to the Baltimore Convention; let me know so that Local No. 10, B.& O. can have headquarters at some convenient1 place. Remember we are to entertain these sisters from all over the country, and must be on Land to show them the hospitality due them from us. Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Sec'y and Treas. Digitized by Google

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186 The Railroad Telegrapher. i T. M. Hamblin. F. T. Wright. L. P. MacMichael. A. B. Williams. C. A. Russell. t W. J. Hallisey. w' H. Price. O. R. T. GROUP— CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY— FIELD, B. C. Digitized by Google

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The still mouth makes the peaceful home. Opportunity knocks but once. Other , , • ' knockers please take notice. A "swelled” head seldom contains a strong mind. • * * Our life abroad is but a reflex of what it is at home. » • * The enemy of today may be the friend of tomorrow. • • * n Wisdom, experience and judgment come to all, but only with maturing years. * • • Science has clearly shown man what he ought to do, but the power to do it still eludes him. E. A. MILLER, DIV., NO 32, And Hi» “Hunters.” Have a way of your own — then keep out of other people's way. * • • Even some days be gloomy you know the sun will shine again. • * * Genius finds its own road and carries its own lamp. — Willmott. * * • When you bury the hatchet don’t leave the handle sticking out. * * • Let reason be your guide in all things, and you will seldom go wrong. * • • Some girls imagine they are pretty as a picture because they are painted. C. H. LeGallais. A. E. Hill. O. R. T. GROUP— GRAND TRUNK RY.— UNITY, SASK. The man who thinks ahead is the man who gets ahead. * * • If a man has sufficient hard cash he may have a soft time. » * * It's impossible for some people to be both good and interesting. * * * Some people are always on the fence — that 's why they hedge. • * * Characters are not dreamed; they are ham- mered and forged out of life. * * • Simple hard work has made a garden out of a wilderness many a time. Digitized by LiOOQle

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188 The Railroad Telegrapher. Life is what the man we work for makes it. • • • Freedom is the only soil in which great and good men grow. * • • He who lives for himself alone, lives but for a little thing. * • * Too many people spend their time trying t o be miserable. Life is a funny game if you keep an eye on it apd seek for the best. * * * There is nothing truly valuable which can be purchased without pains and labor. * * * Women suffragists object to that pretty rhetorical figure of womanhood on a pedestal. Fine words butter no pedestals. P. J. Lawlor. J. T. Boss. F. O. Parent. C. Clemens. O. R. T. GROUP— GRAND TRUNK RY.— BARRYS BAY, ONT. The square of life is a straight conscience — always use it. • * * Success that is not fought for is hardly worth the having. * * * Knowing too much is almost as bad as knowing too little. * * * If you are looking for something soft in life, grab a pillow. The wise man learns something every day; only the fool knows it all. * * * A man's value in life is determined not so much by what he docs as by how well he does it. * * * It is quite a natural supposition that there is a good deal of water in the bath tub trust. — Buffalo Enquirer. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 189 It doesn 't require an ax to cut an acquaint- ance. * • • Never bear more than one kind of trouble at a time. E. D. Hamilton. Burton Lee. E. E. Ottincer. O. R. T. GROUP— C. B. & Q. RY.— HAWKPOINT, MO. The dentist only makes a hand-to-mouth living, after all. * * * The man without faith in human nature is not to be trusted. * * • A man of true intelligence is a blessing in his circle of friends. • * • When you envy another you lose that which you have yourself. • « • Some people would rather believe what they see than what they hear. • * » He who wishes to do wrong is never without a reason. — Syrus. * * * An ounce of directed enthusiasm is worth a ton of constrained effort. • * » Spontaneous combustion is a mighty poor quality to have in a temper. * * * Better late than never is poor consolation when you miss the last train. Some meet their obligations by snubbing them. • • * More girls are strengthened by flattery than tonics. • » • Many a young man earns a living by work- ing his father. • • • The harder you knock down a true man the higher he will bounce. * * * It's very easy to get a man’s measure when he 's down and out. * * * The crank thinks he is the easiest man on earth to get along with. * * * You can 't make bread or break into society unless you have the dough. » * » There cannot be any goodness unless it is practical goodness. — Meredith. * * * Small wages and long days are the reward of the unorganized mechanic. • * * The healthy youngster will not desert the table so long as there in any dessert in sight. A. L. Rector. A. D. Farris. R. B. Lewis. O. R. T. GROUP— C. B. & Q. RY.— ST. AUGUSTINE. ILL. Some fellows look for work on the principle that distance lends enchantment to the view Digitized by LiOOQle

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190 The Railroad Telegrapher. Even the bachelor minister is a marrying man. * • • The union label will bring peace and plenty to the wage earners. * * * Be right here, and you won 't have to worry about the hereafter. • * • It takes an optimist to sidetrack trouble when he meets it. * • * Elect that man to office who has the courage to be decent and honest when nobody is looking. The truth is always the strongest argu- ment.— Sophocles. * • * Orgnization is the fearless advocate of sanitary conditions. * * * A man’s stomach is nearly round, yet it takes a square meal to fill it. * * • What we regard as stumbling blocks often turn out to be stepping-stones. • * * If you have a tale of woe make it thort, even if you have to tie a knot in it. H. A. W. Graham, R. W. Richardson, E. F. Rohlfps, R. H. Van Dewaa. O. R. T. GROUP— C. & N. W. RAILWAY— SALEM, S. D. The man with the cold cash gets the warm reception. * * * The fat widow's chances of marrying again are usually slim. * * * Faith carries a man safe across all the Saharas of Life. * * * A woman never believes all her husband believes she believes. * * * Success comes only by striving, by bending every effort to the accomplishment of the end desired. A recent estimate placed the population of the world at 1,467,000,000. * • * Good-fellowship is, above all else, the most essential need of mankind to-day. • * * Our ancestors may be a great honor to us; but it is much better if we are an honor to them. * • « Capt. Scott’s last words were an appeal in behalf of his family. The British Govern- ment and people have an honorable record in remembering the brave men who fall in the line of national endeavor. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 191 Never speak evil of any one. * * * God feeds the birds, but he doesn’t throw it into their nests. R. C. Potts. J. B. Lee. C. E. Weaver. O. R. T. GROUP— FT. W. & D. C. RAILWAY— QUANAH, TEX. The trickster is merely the fellow who gets the best of us. * * * Love suffereth long, and so does the woman who tries to live on it. * * * When a man steals a kiss the girl demands he return the stolen goods. * * * Learn to do a thing well, no difference how humble the thing may be. * * * The truth may be right, admits the Phila- delphia Record, but a lie will travel faster. • * * It is easier to get a fellow to come along after he has had a square meal than it is when he is hungry. * * * Currency is to be reduced one-third in size; now don't get the bills so small that we will mistake one for a street car transfer. • « • Poverty has decreased in Detroit 40 per cent in the last four years; and if they keep on making and selling automobiles there, verybody will own a bank. The fellow that keeps his head above water doesn't let the grass grow under his feet. * * * Lots of men who have a splendid consti- tution have ruined it with too many amend- ments. * * * Some people keep the Sabbath Day holy and let the other six take care of them- selves. * * * If a team of horses pull together they are sure to accomplish something; and the same is true of men. * * * Show us the man without enemies and we will show a man who doesn’t amount to much. * * * A member of a union buying scab goods is like a train off the track — he has stopped advancing. * * * An optional pension system has been adopted by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. J. McKernan. E. E. Sculley. MEMBERS DIV. No. 8— PATTERSON, N. Y. Smoke union-made cigars and assist the members of the Cigarmakers’ International Union. Digitized by Google

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^ELLANM) LINCOLN, THE PATRIOT. TIME alters ail things and makes much that is bright in one age dim in after years. Not a few of the great men of former days seem dwarfed to us, not because they were small, but because the people have risen nearer to their level, and they are no longer supreme. Webster would not awe our age as he did his own, nor would Clay dazzle us. though assuredly he would charm us, with his magnetic oratory ; while Calhoun would no doubt be regarded as a sincere, able, keenly log- ical, but quite impossible Bourbon. Able and noble as they were, they belong to the past and can hardly be said to be peculiar to us. Such men have been seen in other lands, and they will be seen again in ours. But if Lincoln were to step forth and stand among us, all men would now see, what many did not see while he was living, how supremely great, how unique, how original he was. It is the peculiarity of his fame that he seems to belong to the present and to the future, hardly less than to the past, almost as though he had lived on through the years. With all our advance he would still tower above us, in the lone- liness that wrapped him about ; for he disclosed, especially during the last ' two years of his life, a quality of greatness which not only out-topped the men of his day, but is far beyond us. His vision was prophetic, and he is the leader of his nation today not less than in the days agone. As John Stuart Mill said, “Lincoln is the kind of a man Carlyle in his better days taught us to worship as a hero.” Yet the elements of his nature were so ordinary — his intellect, as Phillips Brooks observed, was so moral, and his morality so intelli- gent— that when we take them apart they seem so common that some have denied that he was a genius at all but only “a common man expanded to giant propor- tions,” as Joshua Speed described him. But when we put those elements together they make a combination so extraordinary that he baffles us by the very mystery of his simplicity. His ideas are like the sky and the dirt, so large and obvious that men walk under them, and over them, without realizing how great they are. He was absolutely unique in the conditions of his life, but still more in the qualities of his genius, and it will be many a day before we see the like of him again. So it is that men of other lands point not to Washington, but to Lincoln as our most typical man of state, just as they point to Walt Whitman as our most disinctive man of letters. The possibility, still more the existence, of such a man is held by them to be at once a proof of the validity of our democratic ideals, and a prophecy of our destiny. They find in him not only a character, as Herbert Paul has said, “as noble in its self-forgetfulness, as heroic in its fortitude, as pathetic in its isolation, as homely in its quaint, rugged strength as any in the pages of Plutarch or in the realities of life,” bqt a reason for our faith that our country will be equal to the emer- gency which may threaten it. For the career of Lincoln show-s that when the hour of peril comes a man is there to meet it, and that he may come not from a few lead- ing families, or an educated class, but from the ranks of the common people. Nor is this to say that so independent, so natural, so strong a man can not in older nations come to wield so large a power over the affairs and minds of men but as a fact he has not done so. The only popu- lar leader who seems to challenge compari- son is Garibaldi; but, with all his personal magic, his practical resourcefulness, and his absorption in the passion of a national Digitized by LiOOQle

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194 The Railroad Telegrapher. cause, the Italian patriot falls below Lin- coln in power of intellect as well as in variety of achievement. Today Lincoln stands as the most effective personality which democracy has yet produced, testify- ing in his manhood, not less than in his words and works, that our national faith is not vain. And now, after many years have come and gone — years of tumult and change called progress — as we see him on the distant slopes of fame he rises up as one of the august figures of history. North and south, and beyond the seas, poets and orators, the nimble weavers of fiction and the grave writers of history, unite in paying him tri- bute. A fiercer light beats upon such a man than upon any throne, and there remains no more hidden chapters, hardly a disputed passage, in the story of his life. His career, so far as facts go, is as transparent as day, and his personality is vividly outlined — though there will ever remain an inscrutable mystery in the shadows that haunted him. No small part of the charm of his influence is due to what, for lack of a better word, we call his mysticism; some dark impene- trable undercurrent in his soul, deriving we know not whence, but which, without weak- ening his sympathy or marring his judg- ment, gave a softening touch to his dealing with men. Our nation makes a wise profession of ideals by paying honor to Lincoln, for at his best he embodied the genius of our native land, the mighty and tender spirit of America, and its ruling ideas. . At his best, I say, he. was all this, and more — but not in the beginning. They detract from his greatness, and desecrate his memory, who mar the story of his life by slurring over or apologizing for his earlier, cruder years. We can not know the height to which he ascended — the dizziest peak to which a mortal may attain while wearing mortality — until we see the depths from which he climbed. He was a man who grew in soul, in breadth and grasp of intellect, in char- acter and spiritual refinement — grew from a backwoods politican to a great statesman —until even his foes saw in him a massive nobility. Simple, old-fashioned honesty, a delicate sense of justice, a gift of humor, and the instinct of a student, were the traits which he had as a boy in a log-cabin. These we may trace in him as a lad on the farm, as a rail-splitter and boatman down the rivers, as storekeeper, surveyor and soldier, as lawyer and politician, with a certain dignity and purity of nature which revealed, as true refinement always does, the fine grain of the man. While he owed little to books, except to a few of the greatest, and would have gained little, if he had not actually lost, from the best literary education of his day, his varied experience gave him a wider knowledge of the real life of a people than he could have received in any kind of school. There was no alchemy in his genius, but from the simple chemistry of the com- mon thought rose its clear, steady, living flame. So it was that when the issue of slavery was moving swiftly toward disunion, by a sure instinct the people turned not to an eastern wire-puller, or a statesman of the Harvard law school, but to a man of their own, whom they knew — a man who was ready when a man was wanted. In a democracy what is needed by the man who is really to serve the people is a well-grounded confidence, in himself, in the people, and the practical capacity to do the thing that needs to be done. This confi- dence and capacity Lincoln had in rare degree, and the state of society which made it possible for an obscure country lawyer to enter the lists with so renowned an an- tagonist as Douglas, to win swift recogni- tion of his powers, and to force himself untried to the helm of state, so far from being accidental, are the very essence and hope of the republic. By as much as we alter those conditions— as we are tempted to do, in order to keep out the political quack — by so much do we deny the prin- ciples of the fathers, thwart their purposes, and close the gates to the prophets. For the profound and challenging lesson of the career of Lincoln is that he rose from the people, and its unique glory was that he did not rise away from the people, but that his triumph was by and through them — thus fulfilling in his life what he taught in his words, “that government of the people, Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 195 by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.” , Here we come upon the secret of Lin- coln as a patriot and a leader — his faith in the people and their right to rule, which no sense of superior powers, or of exalted position, ever for an instant vitiated. No one knew better than he how often the masses are swayed by passion, how easily they are played upon by the arts of a demagogue, and how they are swept away by the gusts of the hour. He knew the moods, whims and caprices of the people, but none the less he kept his faith in their ultimate sanity underlying their innumerable insanities. To that sober sanity, cleared of the sediments of excitement, he knew how to appeal as no one else among us ever did — that is, after he came to his maturity, and laid aside the florid bombast of his early eloquence — speaking to the reason and moral sense of men, in behalf of facts, in a style as direct as a line of light. Let me give an example, which may also illustrate how he would stand upon an issue now rapidly coming before the nation. One day a man found Lincoln in the White House drinking a cup of tea and asked him, in a half cynical tone, if his faith in the popular judgment was not being shaken by the mad fury then surging up in the house. The president poured his tea from the cup to the saucer, and explained that when things got too warm in the house all that was necessary was to pour the boiling pas- sion into the senate, and let it settle and cool. This parable should be kept in mind by those who seem to be trying to break that saucer, for if they succeed we shall have to drink our political tea sizzling hot, and somebody will be burned. In his quaint an! unforgettable way Lincoln thus stated the whole matter just as it is, and this gift of simple wisdom, compact, original and pertinent, gave him a hold upon the popular mind which neither the intrigues of his foes nor the jealousy of his friends could in anywise shake. So far from giving way to a half cynical fear of the people, he had the utmost trust in their mental judgment upon public affairs — that is, upon the principles involved in public affairs, though of course he did not expect them to be experts in the man- agement of those affairs. “The people,” he said, "are the rightful masters of both con- gresses and courts, not to overthrow the constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the constitution," and his faith in the equal rights of all before the law was not less firm, as when he said: “Certainly the negro is not our equal in color; per- haps not in many other respects; still in the right to put into his mouth the bread that his own hands have earned he is the equal of every other man, white or black.” And yet this same Lincoln — so radically idealistic in political philosophy — was in practice a realist, even at times an oppor- tunist, and perhaps the most tantalizingly conservative of men. He endorsed the maxim of John Bright — whose picture he kept on the walls of his White House office — that it is the duty of a statesman to endeavor to “make the past slide easily into the future.” Between those who will “let nothing alone” and those who will allow no change at all, he found a middle path of cautious progress. While he had not, so far as we know, read the works of Edmund Burke — though he once tried to read his biography and failed because he found it a mere eulogy — he would have accepted heartily the praise of Burke for those men in public life who have the “dis- position to conserve and the ability to improve.” If we do not conserve what we have gained, we can not improve it. Nor can we really conserve it without constantly improving it. But we must have not only the wish, but the ability to improve, else we shall lose what we have while blunder- ingly trying to get what we want. It was this sane knowledge of the facts of life, and of the human stuff with jvhich a leader has to deal, that made Lincoln so careful and so patient — “a doer, not a mere dreamer, a triumphant champion, not a mere agitator.” For him what should be done was always tempered by a clear vision of what could be done, and that was the secret of his fruit- ful achievement. Even the most casual student of Lincoln must see how averse he was to the unbal- anced and hysterical radicalism of the extremist. The party with but one plank, Digitized by Google

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1% The Railroad Telegrapher. ■ and the man who stood so close to the one idea that he could not see anything else — whether free-soiler, know-nothing, aboli- tionist or prohibitionist — were equally the butt of his humor, if not of his satire. Such men, he said, were like the peddler who, in trying to sell a pair of pantaloons, described them as being “large enough for any man, and small enough for any boy.” As much an enemy of slavery as Wendell Phillips was, he saw, what Phillips did not see, both the complexity of the problem and the practical processes by which alone the great reform could be slowly and safely worked out. Without modifying his oft expressed wish that all men, everywhere, might be free, he declared that he had neither the right nor the inclination to interfere with slavery in the states where it existed, so long as it remained within the limits assigned to it by the fathers of the nation. When it became aggressive, he proposed to restrain and regulate it by law, to push it back into a corneri of the nation and let it die of its own rot, work- ing the while to hasten that death by creat- ing an atmosphere of moral sentiment in which it could not breathe. And his wis- dom, justified by its results in his day, is as sound and true today as it was in the days gone by. Noble as Wendell Phillips was, could he have had his way he would have wrecked the Union without destroy- ing slavery. Let no one think that this is meant to detract from the honor so justly due to men like Phillips, Garrison, Parker, and the rest of that splendid band. Far from it ; though they .should not be given credit for what they did not do and could never have done. They were not statesmen, but agitators who ran far ahead of the people, blowing melodious trumpets of moral revolt, often mistaking their intense feelings for facts, and indulging in brilliant, but some- times unfair denunciation. But the greater man stayed with the people, bore with their apathy and sluggish steps — seeing all that Phillips and Parker saw, and feeling it not less keenly— and leading the people step by- step until they were ready and willing to do what he wanted done. At hot both peo- ple and leader were ready, and with a heart empty of rancor, free from bitter pettiness, he wrought the work for which we honor him today, and will honor him in days to come. But those who imagine that Lincoln was a kind of glorified mugwump do not know the man. He was never a bigoted partisan, but always a loyal party man, as any man must be who expects to get anything done under our system of party rule. So true a party man was he, that despite his own honorable ambitions, and the proddings of an ambitious wife, he more than once sunk his ambition in behalf of his party — as when he stood aside for Baker in 1843 and for Trumbull in 1854 — willing to go down if so be that his party might go marching on. While he never seemed to be satisfied with the policy, then in vogue, that “to the victors belong the spoils of office,” he did not hesitate to make use of it. He believed in rewarding party workers, and he could hardly be classed as a civil service reformer — so at least one may infer from this note: “I personally wish Jacob Freese appointed colonel of a colored regiment, and this regardless of whether he can tell the exact color of Julius Caesar’s hair.” And when he put a man in office, though often dis- appointed he stood by him giving him every chance to do what he was set to do, and was the last to lose faith when he failed. Yet in time of crisis this ardent party- man seized, infallibly, upon the- thing that was public-spirited, instead of what was merely partisan, and was willing that his party should meet with a check, or even be destroyed, provided that the country did not perish. In 1864, when the military out- look was dismal and the political prospect forbidding, Lincoln was persuaded that, as he wrote in his secret memorandum, “this administration will not be elected.” So he resolved to do everything possible, in the interval between the election and the inauguration of a new president, to save the Union— working in conjunction with McClellan, the opposing presidential candi- date, if that could be brought about— because he feared that afterwards the Union could not he preserved. The end thus proposed might not have been attainable in so short a time, but his prescient contemplation of Digitized by LiOOQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 197 it, with his utter disregard of partizan lines, reveals what manner of patriot Lin- coln was, while illustrating the quality of statesmanship which should always dignify a political crisis. Never did, he fail to measure up to a situation, however difficult, desperate, or lofty. So far other men might and have fol- lowed, but in ihe last year of his life Lin- coln displayed a height of soul, a depth of wisdom — at once piteous and practical — never before seen in our history, and which the loftiest men of our day can only imi- tate afar off. And this was my reason for saying that he still towers above us, despite the advance of years, is still far beyond us, moving in dignity, pathos, and nobility. When Marcus Aurelius had before him, as a prisoner, the man who had instigated revolt against the empire, to the amazement of the Roman senate he forgave him. But Lincoln went further and was not only ready, eager and willing to forgive the men of the South, but to stretch a hand across the graves and grasp the hands of the men who had fought him as enemies, and call them his brothers ! No wonder Tolstoi, looking on from afar, said “he was a Christ in miniature.” All his counsel was for kindness, for- giveness, reconciliation, and renewed faith. When at Libby prison some one declared that Davis ought to be hanged, he said, “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” Men have repeated those words in the pulpit, but only Lincoln could utter them amid the wild and angry passions born of civil war; and not only utter them, but set about, practically and with all the arts of political shrewdness, to cement the Union in that spirit and on that basis. Had he lived, the South, not less than the North, would have been saved that awful ordeal of bitterness and revenge following the war. They would have escaped it any way, had the men who stayed at home and did the talking been as brave, as generous, and as gentle as the men who went afield and did the fighting. Long live the name and spirit of Abra bam Lincoln ! He was simple, genuine, strong, gentle, wise and kind, and by as much as we follow him, by so much and so fast we climb out of the night that covers us into the sunlight. Let us here “highly resolve” to follow no man who has not a like spirit, so that when men talk of the land \yhere men are the freest, the tallest of soul, the most heroic and the most gentle — giving all men room to stretch their arms to grasp opportunity, and their soul to lay hold of the truths that make men free — they will mean the land where Lincoln lived, and where he still lives. — By Rev. Joseph Fort Newton. ST. VALENTINE BY R. F. D. “I OUGHT to have a two-horse rig on this route the 14th,” said the car- rier, somewhat severely, as from his post in front of the cook stove he watched Sylvia paring off pie crust. “I must say I think you overdo it, Sylvia. A short sack wouldn't hold your valentines last year, and old Kate went lame as she was haulin’ ’em up the hill. I shall have to take the big gray and put on the collar and hames.” , 1 "Of course, it’s all my fault; no doubt I bribe folks to send me valentines and hire that squint-eyed Bill Fanning by the year to say in poetry that my foot like bird doth fly and my eyes are like the "sky,” retorted Sylvia, putting her pie in the oven with a bang. O11 baking day there is some excuse for being cross, when a man persists in stand- ing in front of your oven door, and you have been kept awake all night by aching teeth as Sylvia had. Sylvia's teeth were always the rock ahead to her family and friends. They ached on the slightest provocation, or none at all, and remedies seemed useless. The 'carrier looked at her morosely as she put her apron to her face. "I knew they’d ache,” he said, “when you stayed out skatin' in that north wind yesterday with Bob Lander. I s'pose lie was offerin' you bis heart an' hand settin" on that log up by the clump of hemlocks. Or maybe he saved 'em for tomorrow to go in his valentine. They alius put their hearts an' hands in with a valentine. You'll have about fifty along with the gold-llowered billets and shiny angels, I s'pose volt'll taki Digitized by Google

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198 The Railroad Telegrapher. the billets and the angels and leave the hearts?” “I’d take both if there was a man with wit enough to send me something appro- priate. They never do,” said Sylvia, tartly. “Would you if I sent it?” inquired the carrier, with sudden thoughtfulness. He had opened the door to go and stood look- ing around it with a countenance of great solemnity. “Yes,” snapped Sylvia, who by this time had quite reached the end of her patience, “if only you’ll shut that door from the out- side.” The carrier went meditatively down the walk. “I guess I c’n think o’ suthin' appropri- ate enough,” he muttered, “an I b’lieve there’s no law to prevent a government employe from sending a valentine if he’s got the price o’ postage.” That evening some new found courage inspired him to put on his best clothes and go up to call on Sylvia. But the house was dark and silent, and whatever the carrier meant to do towards bringing about a better understanding with his pretty neighbor came to naught. “I’ll bet a hat she’s gone to the church sociable,’ he said to himself ; “and her teeth’ll ache all day tomorrow from takin’ ’em out in this wind. And that Lander, or that idiot of a Luther Bennett ’ll be hangin’ around her all the evenin'. The next day when the big gray toiled up the hill Sammy Perkins, Sylvia’s small brother, stood beside the mail box hold- ing a market basket. “There were six boxes o’ candy in ’em last year,” said Sammy with a blissful grip as he received the mass of packages and envelopes. The Perkins house was the last on the route, so when the carrier, after putting his horse up, trudged up the hill with a grim determination not to be cheated out of his call this time, he found Sylvia sur- rounded by the valentines she was still engaged in opening. She was pale and the pretty eyes were heavy as if from loss of sleep, but she was smiling over Bill Fanning’s latest poetic effusion written on a blue paper heart. “I don’t know what he always has to put in something about death and the grave for,” she said, “you wouldn’t think he was so bloodthirsty to look at him.” “He’s a nat’ral born fool, and it seems to grow on him,” observed the carrier with gloomy indifference. » “And here’s a box of molasses kisses,” went on Sylvia, “and- a pair of gloves and an inkstand ; and that art student at the tavern sent me a clay mouse for a paper weight, and I thought it was alive, the hor- rid thing! and jumped a foot and smashed poor Joe Ferry’s paper flowers,” smoothing the crushed bunch remorsefully. “They don't look no flatter'n he does with his hair pasted down on to his forehead,” commented the carrier. “Did Luther Ben- nett send this pink celluloid coffin with the cover up, here? It looks just like him when he opens his mouth to sing in the choir.” “That’s a ribbon box,” said Sylvia indig- nantly, “and what’s this little round package — why — ” Her color changed and she fell silent sud- denly, for the direction was in the well- known hand of the carrier himself; he had never sent her a valentine. She glanced at him with a fitting remem- brance of their talk of the day before, but he was staring sulkily out of the window and she pulled it open with hasty fingers before he should look around. Then, with a horrified exclamation, she started up with such suddenness that the contents of the package jumped wildly from its wrappings and landed with a rattle at the carrier’s feet. It was a set of false teeth. Sylvia cast away paper and string and confronted the hapless man, her blue eyes blazing. “How dared you!" she stormed. “As if I was a toothless crony like old Sally Per- kins! What if they did ache? They’re just as good teeth as yours and look just as well as that silly Nan Ferry’s you’re always talk- ing about. I knew you were a lump of impudence, John Winter, but I — L didn’t think you'd insult me.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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THe Railroad Telegrapher. 199 Her voice failed suddenly and she cov- ered her face with her hands. The carrier had gotten to his feet, either . to defend himself or to seek safety in flight, but at this last movement he stopped. He had never seen Sylvia cry except once long ago at school when she fell off her sled and he had picked her up and comforted her with a red apple out of his dinner pail. He hesitated an instant, then, with a quick step forward, he took her in his arms and drew the hidden face to his shoulder with some murmured words such as his school- boy vocabulary had never contained. It was a whole minute before he made the astonishing discovery that the slender figure was shaking from head to foot, not with sobs, but with uncontrollable laughter. “Oh, John, John, you slow old thing!” she cried ; “I never would have believed it was in you to get off such a joke as that ! 1 said ‘appropriate’ and sure enough it was, after I'd been groaning all winter with my teeth. But you can take ’em back and wear 'em yourself if you need to; I don’t. I went to the dentist's last night, and he took out one on each side and said what made ’em ache was because my wisdom teeth never'd had room to come, and that they’d be all right now. And I dare you to say that what’s left ain't as pretty as Nan Ferry’s.” “Nan Ferry? I never noticed whether she had any teeth or not,” said the carrier. "But, look here, Sylvia, I didn’t send ’em. Old Sally Perkins has been visiting her sis- ter over in Winnville and she forgot to take her teeth away with her, and the sister did ’em up to send along by mail, and asked me to write the direction, Miss S. Perkins, because her specs wasn’t handy, and then I forgot, having so many things, and tumbled it in with yours by mistake. There, now ; I've owned up, I supposed you won't keep the rest of the bargain ; you'll go off and leave me, and take up with Luther Bennett or somebody.” But he held her fast, and Sylvia suddenly hid her face again. “Oh. John !” she said, “I’m not sensible enough for you. I always knew it, and I thought you did, too.” “Oh, well,” said John, contentedly enough, “didn't the dentist say them wisdom teeth was coming out all right?” — By Mabel S. Merrill, in St. Louis Globe-Democrat. WHAT ADDIE DID. THINGS really had been very dull in the town that winter, so when Addie Creamer was jilted by Alexander Bing, the affair was like a revivifying draft to the jaded and willing souls among the gossips. In a big city it is different. There when a young man or a young woman finds a broken engagement on his or her hands he or she simply looks about and picks out another person of the opposite sex to cover up the situation; but_when one lives in a place like Three Pines that is not so easy. Alexander, who was a tall young man with romantic eyes, was head clerk in the drug store. He simply walked off and mar- ried a girl in the next town whom he had met but twice. Then he sent back to Three Pines for his trunk. He was going into business with the girl’s father. “He knows better than to come back here!” was the verdict of the excited sew- ing circle. “He knows what a reception he’d get after treating Addie so! And Addie with six tablecloths and napkins to match, all initialed ! Poor Addie !” Addie was small and ash blonde, the sort that looks precisely the same at 40 as at 20. There was nothing startling in her composition. Given a certain situation, one was perfectly sure what Addie would say or do. While this produces a soothing at- mosphere, ^it is not exactly the sort to lure on an admirer forever. Alexander had fallen victim to a girl who always treated things in the opposite way from what he expected, so he had hastened to marry her as a relief from the monotony of Addie. “Addie never looked at another man except him,” the sewing circle protested. “That’s all a girl gets for being faithful and devoted. Men always lose their heads over the giddy, no-account kind. And Addie takes it so hard.” The sewing circle added the last sentence with a delightful relish. Digitized by LiOOQle

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200 ' The Railroad Telegrapher. Certaintly Addie was affording the gos- sips the full measure of enjoyment to be expected from the situation. The last time a girl had been jilted in Three Pines, twenty-five years before, she had merely tossed her head higher and utterly refused to mention the affair. This conduct caused her to be disliked. Addie, however, wept herself red-eyed and pathetic and yearned for sympathy. The six tablecloths and the attendant nap- kins grew mussy and soiled from frequent exhibitions and handling, for somehow she extracted a mournful pleasure from show- ing them to her friends. It was as though Alexander's wickedness thereby was made more absolute. Alexander having been snatched from the immediate prospect, she was rudderless, aim- less, so she let the town distract her. Above all, the sewing circle said, poor Addie must be distracted.- She must be given an interest in life. So every one bent herself with rapture to the task. Tales of girls who had pined away and died or lost their minds because of faith- less lovers were whispered about warningly. Addie was so helpless and little that every- body said nobody could tell what might hap- pen to her unless her friends rallied. They got up tea parties and card clubs and even a literature class, to all of which Addie allowed them to drag her, solemn- eyed and frequently sighing. She always sighed immediately if by any chance she so far forgot herself as to cheer up and smile at anything, for she had the vague feeling that she had transgressed conventionality under the circumstances if she found any pleasure in existence. She was the owner of a blasted life and outraged affections and usually she could remember it. The best of every thing was given to Addie. She always got white meat without asking for it. The town felt very kindly toward her, because there was always some- thing to talk about now. If one ran into a neighbor's to borrow a cup of butter one was apt to be told : “I saw Addie last night. She's just as thin as ever, poor girl ! I don't believe she'll ever get over it!’’ Then with the butter in one’s hand one could shake one’s head sadly and say, “No, she won’t. Once with Addie is forever. Alexander little knew what he was throw- ing away when he did what he did! I’m going to take her over some jell !’’ In two years Addie was as much of a landmark as the old church tower or the stone bridge. She was always explained to strangers as a lovely girl, who had had an unfortunate love affair, and whose heart was irremediably broken. She lent quite a tone to the town as she moved down Main street looking pathetic. People glowed upon her and sighed sympathetically, for she was the romance of Three Pines personified. It was almost as good as going to a lovely sad matinee and crying one’s eyes out This being so, it can readily be seen what grounds for indignation Three Pines had when Addie, going away on a visit, cap- tured an admirer and married him ! Everybody groped about for a definite cause for complaint and, not finding any, took it out on the bride. She had disap- pointed everybody by daring to cheer up and be like other human beings. “Send Addie Creamer a wedding pres- ent ?” cried the sewing circle as one woman. “Never! Not after her acting as she has! These girls who are off with one and on with another are too frivolous for us! We thought Addie was a nice girl, but evidently she didn't care much for Alexander after all. No doubt that’s what made him do as he did. Poor Alexander!” — Chicago Daily News. THE COUNTRY OF SNOWS, ALL day the mercury in the bulb had been dropping. All day the lake had been moaning in travail, — “mak- ing the icc,” the natives had it. It was both impressive and depressive, the muffled vib- rations booming across the high pitched silences like the half smothered roars of some starving beast in the pains of wounds and hunger. The dogs had been frightened at first, and had barked and howled in uni- son. From the doorway Maida had stood and watched them. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 201 Her inner vision pictured the city at this hour: The carriages would all be rolling homeward from the park, the ring of the horses’ sharp-shod feet on the pavements mingling with the hard breathings of the motors, and the hurrying tread of the human thousands, — the grub toilers of the day, hastening to the metamorphosis that would transform them into butterflies of night. Was it only a year ago that she had been a part — an enjoying, pulsing part — of this great Babylonian garden of bloom? She had loved it all passionately ; but she also had loved, though then uncognizant of it, with the other and unsuspected side of her many-fibered nature, this country of snows, with its stern silences. The city had claimed and held the pleasure loving, lotus dreaming side of her; but there was sterner fiber, bequeathed by grim old Puritan fore- bears. Stephen Strong, M. D., — the man, not the physican, — had detected these ele- ments in her long before. “Adversity will fashion you,” he had said to her once in his usual direct w'ay, "if she ever takes you in hand, into a wondrous being that will sur- prise the being you are now.” Ah, yes ; but the fierceness of the fashioning, and the brutality of the hammer and anvil ! It had been in the intolerable pain of it that she had turned to the Supreme Mother — Nature the nurse, the teacher, the friend — to find how well she loved her, and how dearly beloved was she in turn. And so she had shut herself up here among the great solitudes, closing the inner gates of her soul to the world, but opening them wide for the Mother of All, whose touch alone was tender enough to probe the wounds, the better to bind and heal. No one else would — could — ever know, save this all-comprehending Mother and herself, and the God who had permitted the catas- trophe to be. She had seen the beautiful fabric of her married life, — or what she had dreamed, when she had married Phillip Lassard, that life would be, — torn asunder daily, trampled in the mire, spat upon. Ah 1 but it had been in reality only a tawdry thing at best! It had been only her dreams and high pur poses that had ever made it, by sheer force of imagination and will, cloth o’ gold. Yet, knowing this at last, she would still have patched and pieced the poor tinsel make- shift,—as 'women’s hopes that are forever rainbow threads' of mending ever do,— but with one blow he had utterly destroyed even the pitiful make-believe. That blow 1 She shivered. He had struck her; had fairly rained blows upon her head, till all about her from dancing zigzags of blinding light had gone back. Yet it had been the horrible profanity, the unspeakable epithets, that had brought her staggering to her knees, and thence to her feet. Dizzy, but with unwavering purpose, she had groped to the drawer where lay the revolver and, clutching it, had wheeled and leveled it fair at him. “Defile me with an- other word,” she had said, and I will shoot you down for the beast that you are. She had looked along the barrel at him — sullen, cowed all at once — with eyes as resolute as had been her father’s when he charged the enemy and fallen at his regiment’s head at Malvern Hill. And after a moment she had added, still holding her aim, “And since it is only at the pistol’s point that I can longer exact decency from you, go, and never enter my presence again.” And in this fashion the fabric had fallen apart, a rotten network of lies — and worse. She shivered again; but, the air was bitter as her thoughts, and she had been standing some time. She called the dogs, and they came bounding to her. Oh, they loved her 1 Her heart warmed. They loved her with the great, loyal love of dogs, unselfish, unbribable. And until one has known such, she thought, they have missed one of the great Compensations. But she was of too healthy a mind to brood. Among her large pities for all humanity, all dumb animals, all the sad and somber fatalisms and cruel conditions of the thing called Life, there was not room for self-pity. Had there been, all this world of old and patient wisdoms round her would have taught her better. From the forest giants, which had learned their lesson in other centuries, down to the veriest flower at their feet, — though it bloomed but for a season, fulfilled its destiny and died on the earth it had helped to beautif\ she drew Digitized by LiOOQle

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202 The Railroad Telegrapher. her wisdom : to bend to the storm, but for- ever to seek the sun. The sun was sanity, was health, was the Law and Order of things. With doors and windows of heart and soul opened wide to it, self-pity perished like sickly weeds. She sat before the great open fireplace, a book on her knee. She was studying the inscription set in the fireplace, a conceit of her own : "Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer by this genial friend.’’ . The dogs, and the great ruddy heart of the fire, and, moving to and fro in the outer room, her broad back casting grotesque shadows on the fire-lit wall, the old serv- ing woman, who would lay down her life, if need be, any day,, for her, — these things counted. Ah! how well worth living was life, if one but sought and held fast to the “worth whiles” of it! She laughed softly and the old black mammy came and stood in the doorway, gazing down at her with all her dark race’s sensuous delight in beauty, and all the love and pride of actual ownership in it, that comes as a recompense to those who serve long and well. "Dese fireplaceries,” she said, “makes me jes' nachally think ob de south. Dey sure look homy. Bress mah soul,” she broke off suddenly. "Done heah dem sligh bells? Who on earth am a tu’nin’ in heah?” “Someone astray on the road, likely,” said Maida indolently. She stretched her arms above her head, basking luxuriantly in the warm of the fire, as the old negro betook herself outside, with the peculiar roll of the African whose avoirdupois taxes the scales at over two hundred. She did not heed Mam's surprised ejacula- tion; but, she did hear her as she burst into the room, despite the encumbering bulk, exclaiming breathlessly, “Bress mah soul, Lil Mis’ 1 Why, it sure am Massa Stephen Strong !" “Oh,” she cried, “I am glad! 1 did not know till you came,” she stopped, then laughed with the abandon of a child, “how very much I wanted to see you.” she held out both hands. He gripped them hard for one long moment, the eyes of the physician keen. the eyes of the man — what clamored in the eyes of the man? “I am glad I came,” he said simply. No hint herein of the heart clamor, louder than that of his aristocratic clientele abandoned, which had driven him up and up into this white country for just one look into the face of this one woman out of a world of women. Presently, sitting before the fire, he looked across at her with the dependable authority she had always found so satisfying. “Tell me all about it,” he said quietly. “Oh, no,” he corrected gravely, “you could never tell all. Tell me what you can." Almost it was uncanny, the sureness of that mental touch that could lay its finger upon the pulse of one’s inmost being, a physician of mind and soul as well as body. Quite naturally she found herself unfolding the sad and sorry little epic, almost as though she only rehearsed it to herself before the fire. “It was inevitable, you see,” she finished. "It began to be inevitable — ” “From the day you married him.” Strong's eyes were on the fire. In the red spaces he seemed to see that passage up the aisle of old Saint James to the Mendels- sohn music. She had been very young in her wedding array: no bridal veil had ever filmed a more glorious expectancy of beau- tiful girlhood. He shook himself together. “It began, rather,” he frowned, “back in the blood of the hysteria haunted, drug addicted mother who bore him.” “Doctor,” Maida spoke a little breath- lessly, “there was some inheritance, then — ” “Nothing that he might not have over- come. Old Felix Lassard was virility itself, and came of a virile line. Strong men can overcome heredity. It is only the wilfully weak who shelter themselves behind ‘the sins of their fathers.’ ” “Yes ; but,” Maida spoke slowly, “the sins of the mothers — what of them?” He did not seem to hear her. He was leaning forward, gazing with curious intent- ness at the quaint inscription on the clear, shining plate. “A pretty whimsy,” he said. “Now is the winter of our — hum— discon- tent—” He had risen, as though better to decipher the lettering, and was leaning Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 203 awkwardly over her as he read, “Made glorious summer by — Put down that gun 1” The words shot out like bullets ; but over them had rung a report, the splinter of breaking glass, and, in a chink of the wall above her head a bullet struck with a spite-,/ ful spit. She sprang up. Strong had wheeled, and faced the long glass doors at their back. He stood like a statue between her and them; but she felt, rather than saw, th* sinister shadow outside. “Open those doors !” There was some- thing in the voice of this man who still stood in front of her that gripped her very soul. The words fell like sparks struck from white-hot steel. Slowly the doors opened. She knew quite well who would be standing on the thres- hold ; though the face, twisted and dis- torted. bore little semblance to the once handsome one of Philip Lassard. The wild eyes that looked out of it were fastened in ' a wide stare upon the man before her. “Come ini’’ Slowly, as though dragged by some un- seen power, the man came into the room. The frost splintered air outside rushed through the doors. Up from the lake swept the muffled roar of the wild beast in pain, swelled, and broke, and died sullenly away. “Put that gun on the table!” Lassard had been clutching it at his side. With a curious jerk, like that of a vicious child who obeys with sullen longing to dis- obey, and a hate of the power it dared not oppose, he raised the revolver and dropped it on the table. "Now, you beast!” The icy quiet of the voice dropped ; the redhot lava of a mighty fury seemed to pour hissing across it. A thousand whipcords of passion were lash- ing this man’s soul. Sir Bedivere growled and bared his teeth. Involuntarily Maida’s clasped hands cov- ered her eyes. They fell at the weird, un- canny sound, neither brute nor human, that was not from the dog. With that halt snarl, half scream, Philip Lassard crumpled up weakly and fell at Strong's feet. Instantly he was bending over him, the primitive man sunk in the scientist. He looked up at her almost humbly. “Forgive me!” he begged. “I lost myself. But—” he shot a glance up at that sinister hole in the wall, and then back to the beautiful head of this exquisite woman. “God!” he whispered tensely. “My — Call Mam 1” he broke off brusquely. “We must get him to bed.” His face was set to impassivity, and the mouth was one hard line. No further whirlwinds would shake the storm centers into outbreak. Indeed, as he went deftly about the work in hand Maida watched him with growing wonder. Gravely quiet, yet keenly alert, of rapid resources and curt sentences — was this man who — Verily, she must have dreamed it all ! But this figure on the bed, this grotesque counterfeit of the dashing young cavalier who had won the romantic girl of her, was no dream. She noted the unkempt, long hair, the pallid, pasty skin, the dull, black eyes. Then her gaze traveled to the arm hanging inert, punctured with those myriad blue marks that told their own degrading tale. A sick revulsion seized her, and she clung to the bedposts for support, trembling with a curious mix- ture of pity and nausea. She thought her- self unnoticed ; but, almost with his back to her, Dr. Strong spoke. “You can do nothing,” he said. “Go get some rest.” She pushed back the hair from her fore- head with trembling fingers. “Rest,” she laughed, unsteadily, rest ” “How could one "But you must !” He lifted the arm hanging over the bed. “Presently he w ill— not be quite like this. It will be no fit place for you. Mam, take her and put her to bed ! See that she goes ! Then you come back to me!” He let the arm fall and began busying himself with his medi- cine case. It was finality itself. With an absurdly childish feeling, Maida suffered the old woman to lead her from the room. Left- alone, the doctor stood gazing down at the prostrate man. “Presently he will rouse and demand his dope,” he muttered, “he will clamor for cocaine — anything. It will be nauseating business. And this fiend is her husband! Even the angels in heaven might doubt Omnipotence! And, of a surety,” he remarked grimly, later, “no Digitized by LiOOQle

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204 The Railroad Telegrapher. Jevohah had a hand in this. It must have been the devil himself who arranged the sorry vaudeville. His majesty's jests are in damnable poor taste.” It was the hour of three in’ the morning. The wretched creature on the bed had ceased his revilings, his cursings, his whim- perings. Such utter vileness had run through some of the blasphemies that the soul of Stephen Strong had been physically sickened within him. And yet she, one of the most delicately molded of God’s handi work, had been consorted with this thing! He understood to the uttermost loathely detail all those things she had left untold. At thought of that rare womanhood, its pride and purity and passion of feeling, at the mercy of this Tiberius, the whole great manhood in him rose in revolt. He had kept his own life clean, that he might be worthy to hold her image in his heart. No unworthy thougjit had profaned the shrine wherein he had set her. And yet this weak, vicious, unspeakable creature, who had alternately mouthed ob- scenity and raved curses through the night for his pitiful drug, had assailed her ears, bespattered her sensibilities, fouled the whole intangible gossamer fabric of that wondrous inner spirit of woman that no man, even clean of hands and gentle of thought, can hope to handle without soil. He set his teeth hard; but the groan of a soul in agony came through them. The vial of morphia that he held was well-nigh crushed in his grasp. As he turned to place it in the case, the sound of the curtains sliding across their rods arrested him. He paused, the bottle still in his hand. Maida was standing between the curtains. She held them clenched in each hand. Her eyes were fixed upon the vial. “You could give him — all — of — it !” she said. He stared at her, the shock of her sudden presence stronger upon him than her words. She wore a loose gown of silk and lace, falling in sheer folds to her feet. Across its whiteness the wonder of her burnished hair showered its glory. If ever Beauty proclaimed itself, trumpet tongued, it spoke in her — her poise, her gaze, the whole warm vital, intoxicating presence of her. Never was woman a more magnificent tempta- tion. Her words had 'conveyed no meaning. Only one dominant note went pulsing through the entire heart and fiber of him — He loved her, loved her! “You could give it to him!” she repeated clearly, and took a step forward, pausing just within his reach. “Why — don’t — you?” Now her words struck! They beat into his consciousness at last. Hammering at his brain, they bit deeper and deeper. In the pregnant silence that held them both, each word seemed to shriek at him like a Fury. Then, of a sudden, a mighty wave swept over him. Others came crashing up and broke against his soul— -the allurement of her beauty, the greatness of his passion — but the first submerging surge was one of horror. It struck him as the tidal wave strikes the swimmer, and the world about him went black. She, this woman — the woman — for whom his reverence had been as illimitable as his adoration— she had said — great God ! He flung up one arm sharply, as though to shut out from his sight this terrible thing of black and scarlet of which she suddenly seemed the incarnation. But her eyes held him ; the fires within them blazed and held him fast. “I love you !” called the eyes, and after a moment, “I love you!” spoke the lips. A great cry burst from him. His arms flung out to reach her, to strain her to him, to feed the heart and soul that had starved so long for her, at her lips. He was ter- ribly human, and — she had said she loved him ! Between them there was only that wreckage on the bed. She was his by her own admission, by every straining fiber of the man clamoring for his mate. What mattered the thing called Honor, the ragged ethics of the world, the puerile laws of the make-believe that the Lilliputs of men labor- iously constructed ? Away with them all ! There was but one law : “They twain shall be as one flesh !” Ah. but — there was one other! What of that God-created thing called conscience? Across the insane raptures of possible pos- session came the black nemesis that should Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 205 lead to that inevitable moment when he could no longer stand upright and un- ashamed before his inner self. What love, though it soared high as heaven, could com- pensate for that terrible day when before the judgment bar of his own conscience, he should utterly loathe — himself? For one delirious moment his whole being had rocked to the bliss of his possibilities; but love was not enough ! In every sane and healthy fiber of his being the truth swept over him, that love was not greater than his soul, nor stronger than his self- respect. With all the strength of his man- hood he grasped the terrible temptation that had well-nigh oveVmastered him, and with the iron of an indomitable will he nailed it to the cross, though his whole racked and bleeding heart was crucified with it. Without looking at the woman, he put the vial he held in the medicine case and closed the lid. A vibrant cry struck across the stillness, a cry of many meanings. He turned at the sound. Maida had fallen on her knees ; but her attitude was not of abasement. Her whole face was as one glorified. “Thank God !” she cried. “Oh, thank God !” The tears were running down her face; but her eyes were shining. “Forgive me !” she cried. “Oh, Stephen, it was an awful thing to do ; but I had to know ! He,” with a shudder toward the bed, “I had believed in him once. I could not trust even the great- est of men — you — without a test. Oh, you will forgive me ! , I dare not trust again without !” Only partly comprehending, he looked down at her. Her eyes were pleading as a child's; but the woman of her glowed radi- ant. "Oh,” she cried, “I am so proud of you ! With all my soul I can trust you — forever ! Oh, if you had failed me, if you had loved me more than that greatness I adore in you, I think I should have died 1” She was trembling all over. He raised her gently. Holding her so, he looked down into her face. "It is I who should ask for- giveness,” he said. "Oh, my queen among women, for one — for one terrible moment my world turned to dust and ashes because I thought you meant it.” “You had to think that,” she said simply, and would have moved away; but still he held her. “Maida,” he spoke gravely, “we are great enough for truth. You said you loved me. Was that but part of the test also?” She looked at him fairly. “I said that I could trust you with my soul,” she said. “I love you above all men! I adore and reverence you next to God !” Once again those wonderful lights flashed up in his eyes. For one moment they stood, merged utterly; then he re- leased her ; but his whole mighty love had enwrapped her in an all-enveloping caress, which henceforth she should never miss throughout her life. “Go now, heart of mine,” he said. “To- morrow— ’’ he turned to the bed. ‘Tomorrow?” Her eyes questioned him. It was the physician that answered. “I will take him to a sanatorium. He will lin- ger for months, possibly a year, hardly more. His heart is very uncertain.” On the morrow she stood and watched him drive away. The huddled figure beside him was sunk in apathy. At the bend in the road he turned and looked back, and she felt the caress in the long, long, look. Old Mam stood just behind her, watching the sleigh out of sight. "Dat ice ’bout cease its rambunctious,” she said presently. “Time, too. Sech a foolishness! Corns summer, it all melt up again.” "Come summer!" Her mistress smiled dreamily. “Ah, my heart — come summer!” She turned to the old woman with a won- derful smile. “Mam,” she cried, “the most beautiful summer of .all is the summer that comes — though late in coming — in the coun- try of the snows!” — Yeoman Shield. A FORTUNATE MISTAKE. THE postmaster at Saltpeter Canyon took his feet down from the counter and lounged over to the little pigeon- holed box where the letters were distrib- uted. The door ope: 1 and a man strode in and pre--ed a bronzed face close to the stamp window. “Howd y! Any mail r the Lone Bull?” he asked. Digitized by LiOOQle

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206 The Railroad Telegrapher. Simeon Carter reached down a package of letters and thumbed them over deliber- ately. Occasionally he paused to . expecto- rate over his shoulder, improving each opportunity by indulging in a prolonged stare at the face in the window. Presently his curiosity found utterance. “Seems like I’ve seen you before,” he hinted. “Where?” asked the other with discon- certing promptness. “I — I don’t remember,” admitted Simeon sheepishly, and then gruffly : “I don't know as I’m inclined to give the Lone Bull mail to anybody that comes along.” “I hope you don’t feel that way,” said the other cheerfully, “but I guess you had bet- ter give it to me. I’ve got Boss Clintock’s order somewhere about me, but I reckon my face is order enough to get the mail from a little two-by-four cracker box like this.” “Young feller, that face of yourn will be your passport to a much hotter place than Saltpeter Canyon,” grunted Simeon, as he leaned an elbow on the window ledge. “To get down to business, here’s a letter for Theodore Crane, a hull bunch for the boss, a paper for Jim Lewis, and, let me see, there's a postal card for Harry Barry from his uncle at the Springs, saying— urn, ah, yes; here's a postal card for Harry Barry, and that’s all.” “Thanks,” said the other briefly, as he bestowed the mail matter in his various pockets and turned away. Now Simeon Carter’s leathern face was pressed to the window. “There might be a letter for you, young feller,” he insinu- ated, only I don’t happen to know your name.” “I’m not looking for a letter,” said the other impurturbably. “I never get any let- ters.” The postmaster's face reddened angrily. “Think you’ll string me, eh? ’Spose you’d rather go without your letter than tell your name.” “I don't mind telling my name,” said tht other cowboy carelessly, “only you didn't ask me outright. Ask me plumb out and I’ll tell you. Fair and square is my method.” Simeon swallowed his indignation and grinned back at the handsome youth. “What’s your name, young man?” he asked bluntly. “Timothy Lewis,” said the other promptly. “Well, that does beat the bugs!” chuckled the postmaster. “Here’s your letter, Mr. Tim Lewis, and a big fat one it is, too.” He shoved a large, square manila envelope through the opening, and the other glanced at it curiously and thrust it in an inside pocket. Arrived at the ranch office he gave the mail into the hands of Mr. Clintock and went on to the bunk house. There was no doubt about the matter. The envelope was addressed in a feminine hand to “Mr. Tim Lewis, care the Lone Bull ranch, Saltpeter Springs, Mont.” The postmark was Sioux City. Timothy drew out his knife and slipped the blade under the flap. Inside was some- thing wrapped in white tissue paper. With wondering curiosity, Timothy un- folded the wrapping and disclosed a photo- graph— the picture of the prettiest girl he had ever seen. Yet she was an utter stranger to Timothy Lewis. Across the bottom of the picture a few words were penned in the same handwrit- ing, only here the “J” was unmistakable: "To Jim, with Nell’s love.” That “Jim” proved the owner of the picture to be Jim Lewis, who was doubtless waiting impa- tiently below for his weekly budget of mail. A slim allotment was his this time — a folded newspaper; that \yas all. He propped the picture on his shelf and studied it closely. She was the sweetest — He stopped and drew a sharp, pained breath. Of what was he thinking? There was every evidence that this girl was Jim Lewis’ sweetheart. Was it not well known that that gentleman was economizing on tobacco in an endeavor to raise the price of a mar- riage license? And so this was the girl! There would have to be explanations, of course, and possibly Jim Lewis might take offense because Tim had opened the letter. Nevertheless, it was up to the postmaster at Saltpeter Canyon. Timothy shrugged his shoulders, and tucked the picture away in his breast pocket. He would await a favor- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 207 able opportunity before presenting it to its rightful owner. At the supper table they were scoffing at Jim Lewis’ use of cheap tobacco. Harry Barry was passing around his handsome new Stetson with all the solemnity of a deacon passing the contribution plate. “For Jim’s marriage license,” explained Mr. Barry, as he poked the hat under Tim- othy's nose. “We’re all doped with that brand of herbs he's smoking. Get back to the Broncho brand, Jimmy. We’ll raise the money for the wedding.” Timothy frowned a little as he thought of the face pressed against his heart, but tact required that a contribution be made, so with what grace he could muster he dropped a handful of cigarettes in the hat and went on with his supper. Jim Lewis was growling over his news- paper. “I’ll eat old Simeon alive if he’s keeping back any more of my letters.” “Heard anything more about that Tim and Jim letter?” asked Crane from behind his coffee cup. “Nary. Maybe it’s because I haven’t been near the old scalawag for ten days. I’ve thrashed it out with him for the last time. I feel pretty biling mad tonight, and I’ve got a mind to go over and thrash him good and plenty.” said Mr. Lewis, savagely. “We might go over and wipe out the hull place, take your letter and git,” sug- gested Harry Barry, eagerly. “It’s mighty dull nowadays. I feel like I could lick a regiment.” “I’ll attend to my own licking,” observed Jim dryly. “When I go to hunt down a weazened old scalawag like Simeon Carter, I guess I ain't feeling so poorly that I have to take along six picked men, a battery of machine guns and an airyplane scout to help me out. Nixey. That is to be a duet — just Simeon and me, and me coming home with the letter which he says is not for me.” In this mood Mr. Lewis was not to be trifled with, and one by one the men dropped away to indulge in a quiet game of poker near the glowing stove. Timothy Lewis resolved to postpone his interview with his comrade until morning had brought the gloomy one to a more ami- able frame of mind. Incidentally, Timothy could have another look at the picture, which he hesitated to surrender. Toward morning he was awakened by a touch on his shoulder, and he started up to find Jim Lewis sitting on the edge of his bed in a flood of moonlight. “Well,” said Timothy sharply, “what’s wanted ?” Lewis' crossed one leg over the other and pulled reflectively at his mustache. “I just been over to Saltpeter Canyon and licked that postmaster. On the side I’ve rifled the United States mail, and I’m liable for most anything, and when it was all over but the shouting, old Simeon barks out he’d give the letter to Mr. Tim Lewis, which is you, I believe.” Mr. Lewis’ voice was dan- gerously silky. “That’s my name,” snapped Timothy, now wide awake. “That letter was given to me by mistake. It surely was addressed so it looked like ‘Tim,’ and I opened it. Of course, as soon as I saw what it was I knew it wasn’t for me. I was going to give it to you in the morning.” "Honest?” demanded Jim Lewis. “Yes,” returned Timothy, quietly, and such was his reputation among his com- rades that his word was never doubted. Jim Lewis held out his hand, and Timothy reached under his pillow and drew out the letter. “Here it is,” he said. “You’re taking pretty good care of it," commended Jim Lewis, as he peered curi- ously in the end of the letter and then drew forth the photograph. He held it to the moonlight and stared and stared again at the face. Then he scanned the superscrip- tion on the envelope. “Well, I'll be hanged if it isn't little Nell! Of course I thought it must be from Lulu!” The disappoint- ment in his tone emboldened Timothy to ask a question. “Who is Nell?” he asked bluntly. “My sister,” said Jim Lewis, proudly. "She teaches school in Sioux City, and she’s the purtiest girl out— except Lulu Gilbert— of course, always except the future Mrs Lewis. ' He tucked the picture away in hi' pocket and seemed smitten with some happv thought, for he asked suddenly: “What’d you have it under your pillow for? Now. that's pretty good, Tim. Don't you blow to Digitized by LiOOQle

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208 The Railroad Telegrapher. the chaps about my end, and I’ll keep it dark about your blushing over Nell’s pic- ture. What say ?” “Agreed !” said Timothy, promptly. “And I say Jinvthc next time you go to Sioux City will you take me along?’’ “Sure thing. I’m going to marry Lulu there in about two weeks, so you can go along and be best man. It’s to be done in style. If you ever call me brother-in-law, Tim Lewis, you can thank that old scala- wag at the post office.’’ “Scalawag!” breathed Timothy, fervently. “The only name that’s good enough for Simeon Carter is Cupid, postmaster 1” — By Clarissa Mackie, Journal of Industry. “WILLIAM VOGEL.” THE man at the library table laid down the small volume he had been reading and looked at his watch. “By George,” he muttered, “i o'clock. That’s certainly a queer book. Let me see — what was it he said about dual personal- ity?” He picked up the volume and turned back a few pages. “Here it is.” He held the book under the light of the student lamp and slowly read a paragraph. “The normal man has a double personal- ity. There is himself as his friends know him. This is the actual man to outward appearances. Then there is the man the man knows— the man of the actual man’s imag- ination— the man of his dreams— the man he would like to be— the man he envies. If the actual man be mild and irresolute, the man of his dreams is bold and firm. If the actual man be timid, the dream man is heroic. If the actual man be bold and reso- lute he will create a creature who possesses the milder virtues he lacksN Can this dream ideal be crystallized into something real ; can it be molded into the character of the actual man ? Can the actual man so conse- crate his thoughts upon this double that ht can bid it step from the gilded frame of fantasy and then amalgamate it with him- self— rounding out his personality and fill- ing in his deficiencies? I say yes. I bid the actual man experiment with his double. Try it on some small detail. Do as the other man would do. Try it.” The reader laid down the book. “That's queer stuff,” he muttered. He looked at the title page, “Dualities, by Wil- liam Vogel, eh?” He closed the book. “You are an adept at writing nonsense, William,” he said. “Of course, I know the man you mean. You are right about that. I know I’m mild and irresolute and he’s bold and firm. I’ve thought about him a good deal. I’ll admit I envy him and often wish I had some of his courage. Now that you tell me that there is something sub- stantial about him, William Vogel — which is foolish, of course — I’m going to honor you by giving him your name.” The man suddenly laughed and was about to turn down the light when he paused and picking up the boqk took it to the bookcase and dropped it behind a row of books. “I don't care to have Angie bothered by your phil- osophy, William,” he said. He paused a moment by the table. He was a slender man of medium height, a man of forty, light haired and pleasant faced. He turned out the lamp and went to bed. At the breakfast table the next morning he looked across at his dark-haired little wife. “I’m still in quandary, my dear,” he said, as he put down his coffee cup. "Over that Edwards tract?” __ “Yes, my dear. I don't know what to do about it. I wish I had more confidence in myself. I'm so shamefuly irresolute.” The little wife shook her head at him. “Now, John Sinclair,” she said, “you mustn’t worry. It upsets you. Let the tract go.” He arose from the table. “I’m going to consult William Vogel about it,” he suddenly said. “Who is William Vogel ?" “He's the man on my floor in the same line of business.” “Well, don't be rash." "Rash !” repeated John Sinclair, almost bitterly. “I never was rash in my life. Goodbv, dear. When he came home to dinner the watch- ful little wife saw that his face was flushed and his eyes shining. "What is it. dear?” “I'm pleased over a little incident that happened on the elevator in our building Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 209 tonight,” he answered. “The elevator man is a surly fellow, big and bull-dozing, and everybody has seemed afraid of him. But I had William Vogel with me in the car when the big brute growled something im- pudent to a little typewriter girl who got on at the tenth floor, William opened up 01. him hot and heavy. I never heard a more peppery dressing down. The fellow took it like a whipped puppy. And say, you never saw a man more pleased than Wil- liam Vogel was when the little typewriter girl, with tears in her eyes, thanked him for protecting her.” His wife looked at him curiously. “You seem to thihk highly of this Mr. Vogel,” she said. “I've admired him for a considerable time,” John Sinclair replied, and his face suddenly flushed. "Tomorrow he is going to hear all about that Edwards tract.” “Do you have so much confidence in him, John?” He suddenly smiled. “I don’t know him very well yet,” he said, but I’m sure I’m going to like him.” That night after his wife had retired, John Sinclair brought out the little volume and looked it over. “I think better of you tonight, Herr Vogel,” he said in a low murmur. “I think so well of you and your dualities that I’m going to test you still further.” And he laughed and hid the book and went to bed. The next day he was busy at his desk when a dark little man with stooping shoulders entered the room. “How do you do, Mister Sinclair?” he said with a strong foreign accent. John Sinclair looked up and the little man bowed low. "Hullo,'' said John. “You here again?” What’s wrong?” ■Nothing is wrong, Mister Sinclair, sir. 1 drop in when I am so near. It is for the greeting. I hope you are healthy. Mister Sinclair, sir.” “I am quite well, thank you.” “You were so kind when the payment on the house was not to the day settled that 1 am pleased to give you the little book— with the money for which you so kindly wait. Did you like the little book?' The dark man looked at John Sinclair expectantly, with his head very much on one side. “It’s a curious little Book,” John re- plied. “It iss a wise little book,” said the caller. “I am Galician, Herr Wilhelm Vogel is Prussian. But he iss known of Galicia. At Novitzburg there was a sick Englisher. He liked Herr Vogel’s book. He said: ‘I will write it into English and have it printed into English. It iss a wise book.’ So he wrote it into English and it was in the print shop and on the press when the fire broke out — such a fierce fire — and the what you call sheets were burned, only two of the sets escaping. And the one is mine which now iss yours. And the other iss in the big library by Novitzburg — for the .Englisher is dead." He had spoken quite rapidly and with many gestures. Now he suddenly paused and again looked expectantly at John Sin- clair. “I thank you,” said the latter. “The book is interesting.” "Read it again, Mister Sinclair, sir. You find it helps you. Vogel knows. I wish you well, Mister Sinclair.” But he was back again in a moment. “Keep it to yourself, Mister Sinclair, sir. It iss not well to have a wise book for everybody. It iss for you, Mister Sinclair. I wish you well.” John Sinclair stared at the open doorway, but this time the little man did not come back. John suddenly laughed. “It appears, that I possess half of the book. Only two copies are known to be in existence, and both can be traced. He laughed again and returned to his work. That night his face beamed upon his wile as she opened the front door. “A little late, my pet,” he said, as he fondly kissed her, “but you will excusa the delay when I tell you what caused it. Really, it’s too good to keep. I must tel! you now.” “But the supper, John.” “The supper can wait.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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210 The Railroad Telegrapher. The little wife stared at him. “Why, I hardly know you, John, dear. You seem taller and bigger. And you speak so commandingly. What has hap- pened to you, dear John ?” He flung down his hat and outer coat. "I’m elated, dear. I’m drunk on the elixir of good fortune. I’m on very good terms with myself. That’s the explanation.” The little wife looked at him anxiously. “Sit down, dear,” she said. I’m afraid you are not well. You look feverish.” It’s the gold fever, my dear girl,” he laughingly cried. “Ive bought the Edwards tract.” Her eyes opened wider. “But I thought that would make you very serious — it meant such a heavy burden.” “Do I look serious?" “No, John.” “Am I bending beneath a heavy burden ?” “I never saw you stand so straight, dear ; but I don’t like the way your eyes glitter.” “They’re justified in glittering, my dear. Sit down and stop looking scared. I’m going to tell you in words of one syllable, as far as possible, all about it.” She sat beside him and smoothed his forehead gently with her little hand. “It’s very hot, dear.” “You fussy little woman,” he cried, and gave her a bearlike hug. “You can’t look upon me in any other light than as a child that needs coddling, can you? Never mind. There’s a story to tell and a dinner to be eaten. And there’ll be no dinner until the story is told.” He paused and suddenly chuckled and the round eyes that anxiously watehed him grew bigger. "You know how that Edwards tract has worried me. Well, I put the whole case up to William Vogel this morning. William Vogel didn't hesi- tate. William, you understand, is bold and resolute. . I am slow and timid. We wrangled there all alone by ourselves and William won. ‘Buy at once,’ said William. I still hung back in my irresolute way. ‘At once,’ cried William. I had the option on the tract and the other papers in my desk. I rushed out — imagine me rushing, but William was there to hurry me on. I had the papers and a certified check — it cleaned out my bank balance — at old Garlington’s office at 2 o’clock, and fifteen minutes later the tract was mine. There!” She looked at him with a loving smile. “I’m glad you’ve bought it, John, but you mustn’t let it worry you.” He shook her playfully. “No more of that Angie. Why shouldn’t I be worried? Am I something precious that must be kept in jeweler’s cotton? I’m going to worry all I want to worry. It’s good for me. The man who never worries is like a torpid snake — no action ; nothing but digestion.” He laughed loudly at her astonished face. “You— you haven't been drinking, have you, John?” “Nothing but a little invigorator that Wil- liam Vogel gave me. No, no, I'm all right. And I’m certainly not going to worry about that Edwards tract — because I’ve sold it.” “Sold it, John?” “Sold it to the Clemons Realty Company. They bought it within an hour after it came into my keeping. They had hesitated just as I did. When it was sold they knew they must have it. They offered me $2,000 bonus. I demanded $5,000.” “Five thousand, John?” “Yes. Think of it. If it hadn't been for William Vogel I would have been glad to let the whole thing go for the $2,000. And say, Angie, I got the $5,000. Five thou- sand good hard dollars made in one short hour! Haven’t my eyes a right to glitter?" He suddenly caught her up and waltzed about the room with her. She stopped, half laughing, half crying, to catch her breath. “And Mr. Vogel’s commission, John; how much will that be?” “I’ll fix William Vogel all right,” he said. "William will be very reasonable. I’m go ing to give him a good dinner for one thing. Come along.” And he playfully dragged the little woman to the waiting table. That evening John Sinclair — his wife had stepped out of the room— playfully shook his fist at the row of books behind which the little volume was concealed. “I take it all hack. William,” he said. "You’re a brick.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 211 The next afternoon John Sinclair came home early and went house hunting with the little wife. They had long talked of moving, and now the sudden accession of wealth decided them to lose no time. “Funny thing happened today, my dear,” said John after they alighted from the car in the East End. “I attended a noon meet- ing of the real estate board — I’m a pretty regular attendant, anyway — and intended to be quiet, as usual. But there were some things that happened during the session — there is an intense rivalry on between the Thompson and Jaffray factions — both Thompson and Jaffray want the presi- dency—and it irritated me to get up and say something. I didn’t hesitate. I no- ticed that everybody looked surprised, but that didn’t seem to scare me. I know I went at them hammer and tongs. I had to say some things that were not at all pleas- ant, but I said them with all the earnestness there was in me. And say, when I stopped for breath there was a general cry of ‘Go on, go on !’ Well, I went on and kept up steam to the bitter end. And when I fin- ished there was a whole lot of noise, and Jim Billings — I thought he never liked me-- came up and shook my hand and said, ‘Good for you, John— that’s the kind of stuff we want — and why haven’t we heard from you before?’ And then a good many of the members came up and said it was a fine talk and a lot more pleasant things, and I held quite a reception.” The little wife’s eyes were shining with pleasure. “That’s fine,” she cried. “But only think of your making a speech like that?” John didn’t smile. "That isn't all,” he sa’id. “At 2 o’clock Jim Billings called me up. ‘John,’ he said, 'we are going to end this petty war of the board. I’ve got Thompson and Jaffray here in my office and some of the other boys, and we've agreed that we must have a com- promise candidate for president, and you’re the unanimous choice. It’s all settled, you understand, and I’ve merely called you up on behalf of the crowd to congratulate you Good-by.’ ” He looked at the little woman. “I — I’m awfully proud of you, dear,” she stammered, and her eyes filled with happy tears. He suddenly laughed. “Don’t forget the credit that’s due to William Vogel,” he said and laughed again. Two nights later John Sinclair came home an hour after his usual time, and the' little wife met him with a worried face. When he finally appeared he had his left hand and an arm carefully bandaged “There, there, little woman,” he hastily cried. “It’s all right. Just a slight burn, that’s all. I’ve had it dressed. An acci- dent, yes. How did it happen? Why, Wil- liam Vogel was — was experimenting along a new line. He’s no more to blame than I am. Don’t say another word about it. It’s William Vogel’s affair, you understand. And I’m hungry as a bear.” And that was all there was to it. John said no more about the accident, but other- wise was talkative and cheerful, and the little wife wisely forbore to question him further. He was in excellent spirits, too, the next morning when he departed, notwithstanding the bandaged arm. Soon after he had gone the bell rang and the little wife answered it. A small boy was at the door, a small boy who handed her a bouquet and a letter and then hurried away. And this is what the little wife found in the letter, which was unsealed : “Dear Lady : I am sending you this be- cause I don’t believe your man is the kind that does himself credit when he talks about his doings, and what he told you I don’t know, but these flowers are for him, and I wish they were much finer, and this is how it happened. I was careless with the gaso- line and my Mamie got too near and was afire in a moment. And when I ran to her I was afire, too. I screamed and your man was passing along the street and heard me cry out and ran in like a flash and beat out the fire and fought it like a crazy man and caught tip my Mamie and saw how much she was burned and ran down into the roadway with her and shouted at a passing automobile driver and made him stop and Digitized by LiOOQle

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212 The Railroad Telegrapher. jumped in with Mamie and called to me to follow and away we went for St. James Hospital. A policeman tried to stop us and your man swore at the man something dreadful and held up the child — and we didn’t stop. And when we got to the hos- pital the doctors said we got there just in time and Mamie would live — and they saw how bad your man was burned — he didn’t know it and they fixed him up and he hur- ried away when I tried to thank him. But one of the doctors knew his name and I’m sending him these flowers because he saved my baby's life, and you're lucky to be the wife of such a good and brave man. Yours respectfully, Hannah Moreland.’’ That night when John Sinclair came home the little wife gently drew him into the library and, stooping suddenly, kissed the white bandage. "John, dear,” she tremulously said, “you have deceived me shamefully. There is no William Vogel — it’s just you.” "Don't take him away from me, dear,” cried John, with a queer laugh. “I need him. He’s my better part. Spare him. Besides you are wrong. There is a Wil- liam Vogel." He hurried to the bookcase and drew out the little volume. “Here,” he cried. “Here is William's godfather, heaven bless him! Read that, my love.” And he laid the precious volume in her hands. — W. R. Rose in Cleveland Plain Dealer. Digitized by Google

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Faith. Oh, World, thou choosest not the better part! It is not wisdom to be only wise, And on the inward vision close the eyes, Rut it is wisdom to believe the heart. Columbus found a world and had no chart Save one that faith deciphered in the skies; To trust the soul’s invincible surmise Was all his science and his only art. Our knowledge is a torch of smoky pine That lights the pathway but one step ahead Across a void of mystery and dread. Rid then the tender light of faith to shine, By which alone the mortal heart is led Unto the thinking of the thought divine. — George Santayana. The House by the Side of the Road. There are hermit souls that live withdrawn In the peace of their self-content; There are souls like stars, that dwell apart, In a fellowless firmament. There are pioneer souls that blaze their paths Where the highways never ran — Rut let me live by the side of the road And be a friend to man. Let me live in a house by the side of the road, Where the race of men go by — The men who arc good and the men who are bad — As good and as bad as I ; I would not sit in the scorner’s seat, Or hurl the cynic’s ban; Let me live in a house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. I see my house by the side of the road — By the side of the highway life, The men who press with the ardor of hope, The men who are faint with strife. But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears. Both are parts of an infinite plan; Let me live in a house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. I know there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead, And mountains of wearisome height; That the road passes on through the long afternoon, And stretches away to night. Rut still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice, And weep with the strangers that moan, Nor live in my house by the side of the road Like a man who dwells alone. Let me live in my house by the side of the road. Where the race of men go by — They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong. Wise, foolish — so am I. Then why should I sit in the scorner’s seat. Or hurl the cynic’s ban? Let me live in a house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. The Weather. The weather happens every day, And every night, too, as to that; You might get up and hie away As far as Banff or Barnegat Or to some far and tftiknown clime — No matter where, When you get there You would find the weather all the time. In summer it is always warm, 'In winter it is always cold, With now and then a heavy storm — It has been so since days of old. In fact, since first the world began The weather’d range Through constant change, By every memory of man. And yet folks seem to think it is A subject that should be discussed; When, skies are blue or blizzards bliz Oil drought in summer gives us dust, Or rain is threatened, or is not. When people meet In house or street Then mention if it’s cold or hot. Sage, slave, philosopher or king, The peasant or the millionaire, The pagan with his big nose ring, The pirate in his hidden lair, The prisoner, the jailer, too — They all and each Make weather speech As though the topic were quite new. So Romeo and Juliet, And Cleopatra and her Marc. And Louis and his Antoinette, And good old Noah on the ark, And Father Adam had their say — And I believe When he met Eve He said: “It is a pleasant day.” — Chicago Post. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. A Painter’s Dream. A painter sat on his porch one night, When his hard day’s work was o’er, And weary from toil, he fell asleep By his humble cottage door. He dreamed he was owned by a syndicate, And across the midnight sky. They had ordered him to paint their ad, In letters a full mile high. Aloft on a giant scaffolding From a couple of planets he swung With a brush made of a comet’s tail, High over the earth he hung. But as he started to paint that ad, He listened, and from below There came to straining ears the sounds Of laughter and wails of woe. He saw the crust which the toilers eat, The boards of the rich heaped high, The lights that streamed from palace hi-Ils, And his own wee cot hardhy. He saw the toiling masses Go each one his sepv-ue way, And the chain of poverty v loser drawn At the end of the long, 1 ng day. He saw his children in tne mills, Torn away from home and sell *ol. And set to work that dividends Might gild the head of a fo6l. Ablaze with wrath he turned and wrote In colors of shining light. Across the black of that midnight sky — Workmen of the world, unite 1 A mighty cheer came from below. That echoed through heaven’s dome, And stepping back he tumbled off, And awoke on the porch at home. Who is My Brother? He is my brother who hath need. No matter what his race or creed — Wherever men in anguish cry, Wherever men in sorrow lie. Wherever bitter tears are shed, Where’er the star of hope hath fled, ’Tis thine to comfort and sustain. Let no one cry to thee in vain. Oh, let thy charity extend Beyond the household of thy friend! Thy love search through the world to find The weak and suffering of thy kind. Let charity begin at home, But, oh, forbid it not to roam To seek upon the highways drear The souls that faint for words of cheer! Marcus Peterson. The Mystery. “ ’Taint me,” says the farmer, “Who’s getting the stuff.” “ ’Taint me,” says the packer, “I just get enough To pay a small profit As far as can be.” And all of them chorus Together, " ’Taint me.” “ ’Taint me,” says the tanner, “Who gets the high price. For high shoes and low ones. For slippers and ties.” “ ’Taint me.” says the rancher “I live and that’s all.” “ ’Taint me,” says the dealer, “My profits are small.” “ ’Taint me,” says the canner, “My margin’s the same.” “ ’Taint me,” says the huckster, “Who’s bracing the game.” “ ’Taint me,” says the gardener, “I’m poor all the time.” “ ’Taint me,” says the grocer, “I ain’t seen a dime.” It’s surely a puzzle To know where it goes; No maker or seller Or any of those Partake of high prices. So they all agree; And I’m a consumer, I’m certain “ ’Taint me.” J. W. Foley in N. Y. Times. Many Minds. This world’s a place where life’s a race Not always on the square, But ’tis not sin to want to win And t*"v fo do it fair; Though ma.iy minds and adverse winds, And envy and deceit. Would check our song, our toil prolong. And our best plans defeat. Let’s do our best, for that’s the test Of lofty and of low, To strive for right with all our might. The best that we may know; No more than this in realms of bliss Can ransomed angels do. In time wt spent a blest content Will be our spirit’s due. The right and good misunderstood. Maligned and criticised. Though blight and blame rema n the same True good howe’ei disguised; As many minds and various kinds Make up the multitude, Then every soul strive for the goal — One ideal. — Margaret Scott Hall. Digitized by CiOOQle

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m PACETIOUkS Naughtiness. Mother (summoned by defeated nurse). Oh, Maudie, darling, how can you be no naughty? Maudie : Easily ! Must Have Fare. Intending Passenger : “Can I go to Scol- lay square without change on this car?” . Fresh Conductor : "No, mum ; you need a nickel.” Too True. “Bridget, I feel so ill I wish you would not go out today. Couldn’t you get what you are going for just as well tomorrow?" “Faith, an’ Oi can — tomorrow or anny day. I was goin’ out to get mesilf a new job. — Harper’s Bazar. Sure. “Don’t you think that we should have a more elastic currency?” asked the Old Fogy. “It is elastic enough,” replied the Grouch. “Why don’t they make it more adhesive?” — Cincinnati Enquirer. New Light on Socrates. The misunderstanding of words fre- quently causes strange answers. A child who has been taught that Socrates had a wife who was unpleasant to him. and that the great philosopher drank hemlock, when asked the cause of his death, replied : “Socrates died from an overdose of wed- lock.”— Strand Magazine. The Alarming Feature. Professor. Doesn’t it make you sad to see women wearing feathers of the poor little birds on their hats? Married Man. It isn’t the feathers that make me sad — it’s their bills ! — London Opinion. No Apollo. Hub. Mary, just look at that man over there. I don’t think I ever saw any one so homely. Wife. Hush, dear, you forget yourself. — Boston Transcript. What He Wanted. Arthur’s mother sent him to the hard- ware store to buy a thermometer. Hi stated his wants to the salesman. “Did your mother say what size you were to get?” asked the salesman. “iWhy,” replied the boy, “just give me the biggest one you’ve got. You see, it’s to warm my bedroom with.” Little Brother Speaks. Florence, who was an ardent admirer of her own vocal qualities, had been selected to sing a solo at a church entertainment. The following morning at the breakfast table she remarked to her younger brother : “Well, I never thought my voice would fill that large hall.” “Neither did I,” answered her brother unfeelingly. “I thought it would empty it.” —Lippincott’s. Profitable Matrimony. “I would like, sir, to ask if you can see your way to give me a raise of salary.” “I’m sorry that I can not sec my way clear to do that just now.” “You have given Mr. Smith a raise.” “Mr. Smith is going to be married.” “Will that make him more useful here than he has been, or than I am?” “Certainly. He will be glad to get here early in the mornings, and in a little while he will want to stay as long as he can at night; and, furthermore, lie will probably begin before long to carry bis lunch, so that be will not waste an hour at noun ” — Chi i ago Record-Herald. Digitized by LiOOQle

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216 The Railroad Telegrapher. Man’s Preference. Miss Lillian Hill, lecturing on eugenics, in Cleveland, said: “It is a good thing for the human race that beauty counts for more than intellect when it comes to love. Intellect too often means nerves — insomnia — hypochondria. “Yes, it is a good thing for the human race that, as an old maid from Vassar put it rather bitterly : “ ‘Men prefer a well-formed girl to a well-informed one.’ ” — Pittsburg Dispatch. Quite as Remarkable. It was one of the freshman class who, meeting the janitor of the building in which he had rooms, indulged in a callow joke. “Pretty near winter, William,” he said, jovially. "The trees are getting nearly as black as you.” “Dat’s true, sah,” and William surveyed the elms thoughtfully, as one seeing them for the first time. “Nature’s wonderful, sah, no mistake. Come spring, dose trees'll be almost as green as you, sah.” Timely Answers. “Do you remember how hungry I was at seven-thirty last night?” “I should say I do.” “Do you know how I appeased my hun- ger in a half hour?” “No; what did you do?” “Eight a clock.” “That’s nothing. Do you remember how unlucky I was at the raffle at twelve- thirty?” “I certainly do.” “Well, I wasn't so unlucky a half hour later.” "No? I'm glad to know th«r* What did you win?” “One a clock.” This is One on Nick. Some months ago, in one of the many beautiful park spaces in Washington, a statue was erected to the memory of the poet Longfellow. In late afternoon, while the unveiling ceremonies were in progress, two washerwomen of the colored persua- sion passed along the street, rolling their baby-carriages containing the “wash” of their patrons. As they drew near the large crowd of spectators, the admirers of the poet's work took off their hats and bowed their heads for a moment, during some part of the proceedings. “Hey, what’s dis?” asked one of the col- ored wash-ladies. “Why, dey’s a-unveilin’ a statute to Cun- nel Longfellow,” replied her companion, with an air of familiarity with public events. “Huh, I reckon I’se ign-ant, but who is Cunnel Longfellow?” asked the first. “Why, don’t you ’member?” said the wise one. Cunnel Longfellow is de man who married Cunnel Rusefelt’s daughter.” “O, yes,” said the other, “an’ is dat why dere gibin him a statue?” The Coward. The big steamer had left the pier. The young man on the tar barrel still waved his handkerchief desperately. "Oh, wat’er you waiting for? Come on,” said his companions disgustedly. “I daren’t,” with one fearful glance back- ward. “What’s the matter?” “She has a field glass,” said the young man. — Everybody’s. The Second Man. A teacher said to her class, “Who was the first man?” "George Washington,” a little boy shouted promptly. “How do you make out that George Washington was the first man?” said the teacher, smiling indulgently. “Because,” said the little boy, “he was first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” But at this point a larger boy held up his hand. "Well,” said the teacher to him, “who do you think was the first man?” “I don't know what his name was,” said the larger boy, “but I know it wasn’t George Washington, ma'am, because the history book says George Washington mar- ried a widow, so, of course, there must have been a man ahead of him.” — Nero York Press. Digitized by LiOOQle

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OUR CROOKED WEALTH ORGANIZA- TION. ABOUT 18 years ago the writer be- came intimately acquainted with a fine girl who was then completing her education in one of the most important colleges of New England. She was a New England girl highly gifted from select par- ents, well cultured, and with the best quali- ties to be found anywhere. They had to become farmers as a matter of financial nec- essity, rather late in their life. They have had a good size farm for many years, in a locality surrounded by good markets, and apparently rich industrial towns and cities. Like multitudes of similar fanners, the com- petition with cheaper western farms has all along kept the family in question, unable to simply make both ends meet. As a conse- quence of that situation, our young lady had to go, like multitudes of our fine young women, into some branch of our industrial and educational inferno. A few years went on, and she married a bright young min- ister full of life and sound ambitions. Hard work, sickness and, not exactly poverty, but something quite as bad (the middle line between poverty and comfort), sent the husband into an early grave. The wife was flung back into that fine industrial inferno of ours, as a private teacher. She has done very well, in that middle region above men- tioned. Her last message to the writer was as follows : “I long for a rich husband, who could leave me free as a writer.” And she is admirably adapted to that line of effort, has been ever since she left her college life. Now, let us meditate for a few minutes on the subject. The situation of that girl, now a woman, represents that of five mil- lions of men and women in this nation of ours, 'the same happens with all advanced nations, advanced in great many wrong directions, no matter how much good we may have in the grand totality of our life. That has been the case with every genera- tion everywhere. The race would soon vanish, if we did not try to be good in many of our activities. And who can justly blame the fine young woman we have mentioned, for that excla- mation of hers? She only formulated, in a somewhat crude form, in her message to the writer, the natural aspiration of most of us, educated people. If there is anything wrong, in that aspiration, it comes from an education, which imparts desires or needs impossible to realize, with most of us. And why should we have to have our minds poisoned and distorted by longings which are impracticable? Poverty blended with ignorance is bad enough. Poverty blended with an education which lacks logic and sense, that is far worse. To make us pant for wealth and enjoyments under a prog- ress, which forces at least ninety-five per cent of the people, to live and die in the midst of poverty ! That is the worst crime of modern education. And it is that mean, illogical education which denies to us the power to give wealth to all, the wealth of a full comfortable life, with the comfort of a healthy body and mind. And who has that healthy body and mind today? The first step of a sound civilization, under a sound education, should have been that of making it easy for all to produce sufficient wealth conducive to the full com- fort of all of us. In lieu of that, modern progress and modern education teaches us, in forms however indirect, to learn how to obtain wealth by obstructing all forms of wealth production, and hence through monopoly contrivances and schemes. That is what we call the organization of modern industries. That organization has vastly increased the number of workers forced to work under bosses and gigantic corpora- tions. That process reduces the stimulus Digitized by Google

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218 The Railroad Telegrapher. of most workers to produce wealth. It is one’s freedom in production that evolves skill and energy in all industrial activities. The extension of the wage system is the most fatal tendency of modern times. To that blunder we have added, in our nation, that of flinging most of our farmers into solitudes. That has demoralized the farm- ers, has impoverished a great many of them, . forcing them to farm — on borrowed capital at eight and a half per cent inter- est, when four per cent is all the interest to be obtained under the protection of solid loans and the good credit of the lender. We, wealth organizers, forget that even our job is subject to two essentially dis- tinct methods. One is the slave of mono- poly rule, with all its traditional cruelties. The other rests on the beneficent action and influence of the natural law of — Equal Freedom. We, men of high degree, have never tried, on earth, the results of the latter method. It has never been proved that we can only have wealth enough by piling up 1,000 or 5,000 men in an ugly repulsive large building, with machinery adapted to work in the infernal regions. As demand always brings supply, we can have picturesque little buildings and effec- tive musical machinery, through small groups of free partners in small concerns. It is the skill of the individual worker that produces wealth, not the satanic ideals of the wealth organizer. The latter would soon 6tarve, without the former. Give to the worker the power to demand what the order of the universe demands. That is all we need. It happens that in the last 40 years, we have treated ourselves with at least 100.00c rank monopoly laws in all possible direc- tions and manifestations. We have been sowing winds, and are bound to gather whirlwinds. The old organization of wealth is supposed to have been so stupid ! Yet. it did not give to the men of that time as much trouble as we are having with our blessed and sanctified modern organization of industries. The writer has vivid impressions of the industrial conditions, 50 and 60 years ago on both sides of the Atlantic, from North to South, in nations from crude to finished, as could then be classified. We were never in love with them, any more than we have ever been with the evolution of modern progress. The two historical periods repre- sent simply different processes in defiance of all natural and divine law. Taken all in all, we feel that the bottom rights of men are today more disregarded than ever, in relation to the needs and aspirations we have created. Is not our wealth organiza- tion more crooked than ever? Jose Gros. GIVING LABOR A HEARING. By the Rev. Charles Stelze. It was my privilege, some months ago to preside at a church and labor conference, under the auspices of the federation of churches in one of the leading cities of the country. The audience was a represent- ative one, consisting of men and women of considerable influence. There were four speakers. One of them was a representa tive of labor. When he got the floor, he simply roasted everybody in the meeting, and gave' fits to the churches as a whole. Now that’s all right. The churches need it. But I have found that no one rubs it in harder than do the preachers and church leaders, in their regular, and in their occa- sional conventions and conferences, when they speak of the failings of the church. This speaker for labor insisted that the church never gave workingmen a chance to tell their story, and that the church did not care, anyway. This statement seemed rather curious, under the circumstances, and it caused some in his audience to smile, because he was even then the guest of hundreds of churches, so that he might speak his mind, and it was known to most of the folks present that he had for some months been conducting labor conferences in one o^ the city churches, with the privi- lege of saying just what he pleased, and doing with the meeting precisely as he thought best. It was pitiable that my friend wasted all his time in pointing out the faults of the church, when he might have employed it in telling about the needs of workingmen. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 219 so that he might enlist the co-operation of those whom he was addressing. This fault of workingmen is only too common. When they do get a chance to secure the interest of ministers, they frit- ter it away by indulging in bitter sarcasms and sharp thrusts at real or imaginary neg- lect. Then they will boast of how they “just skinned those preachers alive.” Well, if that's the object of labor, then they cer- tainly have done a good job. But I take it that it should be the aim of those who are entrusted with leadership in the trades union movement, to enlist every possible influence in behalf of the toilers, and among these influences, few are more powerful than the churches. The churches need education in labor matters, and the average crowd of preach- ers are eager students. There are not many better opportunities for the labor leader than right here. But the job can't be done with a club. I’d like to feel per- fectly confident, when I recommend a labor man to a church convention, that he will always be a gentleman, able to present the needs of his fellow-workers, without being carried away by personal prejudice or pas- sion, and determined to win by a reason- able presentation of his case. If he fails to win, let him remember that possibly lie hasn’t put up the best kind of an argument, or maybe his special plea could not stand the test of keenly judicial minds. At any rate, let him calmly think it all out, and study wherein he may strengthen his arguments, and bring to the front those phases of his proposition concerning which there can not possibly be a difference of opinion among right-thinking men. And there are many such. WORD TRANSMISSION IN PROPHECY. It may be news to many of your readers to know that railroading is fore-viewed in Holy Writ by the vision process, the writers not knowing the meaning of what they wrote. For instance, the prophet saw in his panorama of the future, a huge object puffing smoke and sparks. Not knowing what to call it by intelligent speech, he coined a word as can be found in the reference, viz. : "swaying furnace.” Does this give us a good idea of an engine? Sir Isaac Newton, basing his calculations on certain texts affirmed the possibility of locomotives speeding at the rate of 50 miles an hour. Voltaire negatived the statement by remarking that Newton was getting in his dotage to offer such a hope on the strength of that fabulous book — the Bible. Now the facts bear out the Newtonian philosophy, whereas the Voltaire home has become the scene of a publisher who prints bibles by the score. Likewise, the transmission of words has been given a breadth of meaning not hith- erto understandable. We read “knowledge shall be increased, and many shall run to and fro.” Surely this is a daily truth before our eyes. “They shall go like the lightnings” — every click of the dot and dash fulfills the transmission of the ve- hicles of thought the world around. Thus a world-wide blaze of light is to release men’s minds from the darkness of night, which have enveloped the earth. Bui with all this increase of intelligence, the sacred book warns of certain powers of the air who can touch the instruments of invention for the transmission of this men- tal illumination, with a power many are not apprised of. This power is in the atmos- phere about the earth, and is known to stu- dents of the bible as “angels, who kept not their first estate,” who are in Tartartus, (meaning our circumnavient air and mis- translated hades). These agencies have a measurable control of the elements, and often impersonate by voice, writing, man- nerisms and familiar incidents, any one in our circle of acquaintance. Joseph Greig. FOREIGN TELEGRAPH. The letter by Bro. Smart, in reference to above subject is misleading, and does not give accurate impression of conditions rela- tive to railroad operating in Great Britain. I was an operator in that country for a few years, and know conditions fairly well in Scotland and England. Operators over the pond do not deal with any train move- ments. this work being done by towermen, who use the telephone. Only railroad and Digitized by LiOOQle

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220 The Railroad Telegrapher. public messages are dealt with by the oper- ator. The salary varies according to serv- ice, and runs from one pound ($4.86) to two pounds ($972) per week. This sum seems small to the operator here, but living is certainly much cheaper. A boarding house, equal to the $6 house here, may be had for twelve shilling ($3) per week, while wear- ing apparel and all amusements are cheaper. My salary, previous to resigning, was equal to $7 per week, and I can safely assert that I had equally as much pleasure in life then, as I now have on $65 per month. Organization is strong there, and has done much good. The oper- ator enjoys two weeks vacatiorf with pay yearly. Full pay when off sick, for a per- iod not exceeding three months, and time and half for overtime or Sunday work. I used to average one Sunday on duty in about six weeks. The eight-hour day is recogtiized by all railroads, but is not law, and operators can arrange their duties to allow of long week ends, etc. Operators do not wear uniform, but the companies supply uniforms gratis to agents, towermen, ticket clerks, etc. Life under these condi- tions is pretty smooth. Offices in the large terminals employ as many as thirty oper- ators continuously, not bad for a small country. The manner of living is much similar to that of this country, and while I prefer America as a country, no one need fear climate or living conditions over there. D. McNiven, Div. 8. CO-OPERATION. The real secret of success in any enter- prise no matter how large or small is co- operation. This is a well-known fact that will be readily admitted by all practical business men. The railways today that have reached the highest point of efficiency in all the details connected with the transportation for the world's commerce, owe their success en- tirely to the hearty and unselfish co-opera- tive efforts of the men placed in charge of their different departments. Every railway- official or employe, no matter how high or unimportant his position may be, is schooled continually in this respect, and among all the many rules to which they must conform, the idea of exerting every effort under all conditions towards the bet- terment of the service, is made imperative and placed at the top of the list. This same rule applies in every respect to the success of the O. R. T. If you will pick out the different System Divisions today, where the members are enjoying the shorter work day, the best working condi- tions, and the highest remuneration for their services, you will find it is where the individual membership do their part instead of leaving the responsibility of the work and the success of the organization to a few. One of the strongest desires of my life ever since I first came to know what the fundamental principles of Unionism act- ually stand for, has been that" I could show it to others as forcibly* as it appeals to myself. With this object in mind, I have endeavored on many different occasions to impress upon the minds of the individual membership how very essential it is that each one should shoulder his portion of responsibility and do his duty as a mem- ber. The great difficulty is that so many do not appear to realize how important this is, also the fact that “indifference is the great obstacle in the pathway of progress.” That co-operation is better than competi- tion, is the one thought that is making itself manifest throughout the world today, and in order to understand the amount of logic there is in this idea in so far as it pertains to the O. R. T., just ask yourself the question, “what kind of organization would we have if each member in it, took the same interest in the work that you do yourself.” You do not require to have some one else answer this for you, but be honest with yourself, which is the first law of true life, and the answer will present itself. In order to fully comprehend what Unionism means to the railroad telegrapher, it is necessary to have had experience as a telegrapher, previous to the time that the Union became recognized by the railways. The writer had such an experience, and to put it mildly, some of the injustices that were handed to the employes regularly, were both disgraceful and inhuman. But Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 221 the conditions prevailing today are vastly different, and it must be admitted that this has been brought about entirely through co-operation, by the telegraphers uniting together and demanding at least a reason- able share of justice and fair play. Only a few weeks ago the management of the Canadian Pacific, and the General Committee representing the telegraphers, came to a deadlock in their negotiations for improved working conditions, and for a time it looked as though a strike was imminent. But when the officials of that great highway became aware of the fact, that over 90 per cent of its telegraphers' promptly notified their committee that they were with them as one man in all reason- able demands, to use a very ancient phrase, “they marvelled one with another” at the display of strength. While this action on the part of the men was most gratifying to every person who has the welfare of the craft at heart, to know that they so nobly rallied round the flag of right and justice at a moment when danger threatened, still, I am forced to be- lieve that if each telegrapher were to do his duty as a member, such a condition of affairs would be out of the question. I believe that the future success of the Order must depend entirely upon the hearty co-operation of the membership, and it is imperative that each one does his part man- fully. It is not only your duty, but a great privilege to engage in such a noble and righteous cause and give it the best that is in you, even though you make enemies in doing so. The man who continually shirks respon- sibility ,is the poorest type of citizen we have, and the type of man most needed at the present day, is the one who seeing his duty before him, does it fearlessly regard- less of what the world may think, and the consciousness of well doing is an ample reward. I believe, that in order that the teleg- raphers may eventually come into their own, and participate in to the fullest extent the privilege now enjoyed by their fellowmen in other pursuits in life, they must co-oper- ate individually and collectively, thereby bringing their ranks up to the highest state of efficiency. I also believe that co-opera- tion should be extended beyond the ranks of the telegraphers if the much desired goal is to be attained. In holding vour regular meetings, instead of getting away back in a room where you are sure no person will overhear your deliberations, why not invite your Super- intendent and Chief Dispatcher to join in with you, and discuss openly the different questions that arise, in which you are both deeply concerned? If you did this, griev- ances and the expense of maintaining com- mittees to look after them would undoubt- edly be reduced to a minimum, and strikes would-be out of the question entirely. You can not co-operate and compete at the same time, therefore, I claim that co-operation must not be one-sided or confined within any limited bounds. But on the other hand it should reach out and extend over all concerned, and in this way alone, can the ambition of our dreams become an accom- plished fact. In conclusion, it is my opinion that when the telegraphers resort to the course of action roughly outlined above, every mem- ber doing his part, that in addition to the many blessings referred to, the only cre- dential necessary in making application for employment to any railway company on the continent, will be an up-to-date O. R. T. card. v- , , ,, lours fraternally, W. L. McDonald. Digitized by LiOOQle

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Providence Division No. 35 will conduct its election for Local Chairman of the Providence Division in accordance with Local Dvisiou Statutes, Section 40; nominations being made at the January meeting. Members of Division No. 35 employed on Old Colony Division may nominate for that division at a meeting of Division No. 35; members of Division No. 35 employed on Midland Division also have the privilege of making their nomina- tions at our meeting. The election for the Old Colony Division will be conducted by Division No. 89, at Boston, and that for the Midland Division by Division No. 29, at New Haven, as in the past. These are important matters and should receive proper attention at our hands. At the coming convention, to be held in Balti- more, this division will be entitled to three (3) delegate^ who will be elected at our February meeting. Bro. Leete, locdl chairman, Midland Division, was unable to be present at the December meet- ing, the train service making it impossible for him to get away. We hope lie will be more successful hereafter. He will be warmly received. Bro. G. S. Collins was present but did not make his pres- ence known. All visitors should do this. Vice- President Pierson and General Chairman Manion were with us and the meeting was full of life and business; several applications being received. We are always glad to have these two distinguished brothers present, as we know they are interested in our welfare. • Both made short but timely re- marks, which were heartily received, taking away with them the season’s best wishes for themselves and those attached to them by home ties. Bro. A. H. Haddock, Secretary-Treasurer Beneficial Association of this division, made his annual report, this being the final meeting of the year 1912, as follows: Receipts. 1911 balance $ >14 Dues i,046.<‘0 Initiation fees (40) 20.00 Interest 4-35 Refund from member 3 63 Total receipts $1,074.12 Disbursements. Sick benefits paid $214.80 Secretary-Treasurer's salary 2s. 00 Miscellaneous expenses 12.23 Total disbursements $252.03 Refund to 76 members in good standing, Decem- ber 21, 1912, $10.75 each, leaving a balance cariird forward of $13.09. This report is for the second year of the asso- ciation and shows that it is doing all its promoters have claimed it would, and deserves the support of every member of our division instead of only seventy-six. We can make 1913 even better, if all will do their part. Seven new members have been added since December 21. Bro. Haddock, who, owing to other exacting duties, retired as secretary-treasurer, performed his task with entire satisfaction to all concerned. His records were neatly, carefully and accurately kept, and he is entitled to the sincere thanks of the division for faithful service rendered, aside from the compensation received. He was succeeded by Bro. R. S. Eaton, No. 7 Potter St., East Provi- dence, R. I., one of our young and able members, who will no doubt give a good account of himself. The president, Bro. W. J Brenner, and vice- president, Bro. J. D. Vanderbeek, were unani- mously re-elected. The board of directors of the various districts not being completed, will be furnished later. As I am, writing, the postman brings me a beau- tiful token of well-wishes and good cheer from our esteemed Bro. L. W. Quick, at St. Louis. Very soon will occur our annual election of division officers for 1913. Our division is second to none. Let us aim to keep it so by selecting for its officers such of our members as are willing and ready to push forward the work necessary to be done with promptness and a zeal born of a true interest in the welfare of every member and the Order at large. As your correspondent, there- fore, please accept for yourselves individually and our brothers in general a happy and prosperoul New Year. .V. Y. .V. H. & H. R. R. — Bro. C. A. Brown goes from hlatersville agency to Alley Falls agency; W. H. Capwell, towerman So. Worcester, to third East Greenwich tower; E. Skelton, towerman Westminster St., to third Hills Grove tower; F. P. Biady, Brayton Avc. tower, to Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 223 second Promenade St. tower, and M. A* Mignault, from East Greenwich tower, to first Stonington tower all on bid. So. Worcester tower third seems to be “not wanted.’* Brothers send in your news items if you wish to see them in The Telegrapher. • J. D. V., Div. Cor. New York, N. Y„ Div. No. 44. Our regular December meeting was called to order or. the 14th, at 9 p. m., with our worthy Chief in the chair. All officers and forty mem- bers present and six new members were reported. The Committee on Sick Benefit reported prog- ress, much important business was discussed and disposed of, and the meeting adjourned at n p. m. Bro. C. B. Van Nostrand, our chief, has re- turned froip a pleasant two weeks’ vacation with lelatives in Omaha, Neb., very enthusiastic over the hospitality of those western people. Long Island R. R. — We regret to note the death of Bro. R. C. Lefferts, late relief agent, at Woodraere, December , 5th, from an attack of appendicitis. Also that of Dispatcher John Canning, general offices. Long Island City. He leaves a host of friends, who extend their sincere sympathy to those near and dear to him. Bro. Tanner, third Hollis, on a 30-day leave, is in the Railway Mail Service, running on trains 4 and 19 on the Montauk Division. We all wish him success; relieved by Bro. Hart. Bro. A. T. Pierce, Second Ilicksville, visiting friends and relatives in Chicago, St. Paul and Milwaukee, was relieved by Bro. Powers. Bro. L. F. Young, who was assisting his father at Stony Brook as telegrapher, is now on second at Syosset “S’* cabin. Bro. Redding, agent Springfield, while visiting friends at Binghamton and Elmira for a week, was relieved by a new man. Bro. Crotty, second Queens, off a day, was re- lieved by Bro. Donovan. Bro. Wilkins has returned from third Valley Stream to second Hempstead. Tower Department — Bro. Gregory, third “RJ” tower, Hillside, off owing to illness in his family was relfcved by Bro. D. H. Powers. Bro. Kaiser, second Syosset “S” cabin, bid in first there and Bro. Jacobs bid in first Metropoli- tan Ave. “MX” tower. Bro. Harwood is now on third “DF” tower, at Fresh Pond Jet. Bro. J. B. Gallagher bid in second Tenna. Ave. cabin, and W. T. Studley bid in third “FB” Ave- nue tower. Four new towers will probably be erected shortly to cover the new Jamaica terminal, now being con- structed. The old towers will, no doubt, be abol- ished and the positions with them. The working conditions and rates of pay at these new- towers will, no doubt, be .somewhat different, and they will probably be advertised and assigned accord- ingly. The year just passed was a prosperous one and many good things were accomplished. Let us stand more firmly together than ever, and make this year, 1913, a memorable one. “United we stand, divided we fall.” New officers for this year and delegates to the next biennial conven- tion, at Baltimore, will be elected at our February meeting, and we should elect the best men for the positions, regardless of any personal feeling or friendship. Div. Cor. Station Department — We hardly ever see an item about the station service. I hope the brothers hereafter will send me all the news they can about this department so we can have a good write-up each month. Agent Baker and family, of Amagansett, spent a 15-day vacation in Virginia, relieved by Relief Agent Walters. Agent Fanning, of Wainscott, has returned from 15 days’ vacation at Washington, D. C. Agent Rhall recently bid in Woodmere, but only staid a few days when he returned to Bridge- hampton. Agent Louis Monsell bid in Watermill, Agent Whitman going to Patchogue as freight clerk, vice Walters, resigned to engage in poultry raising; Whitman will also act as station master, vice Brecnan, clerk in the senate at Albany. Agent Hilborn, of Good Ground, recently went to New York to get an auto to carry the parcels post. Agent Drake, at Quogue, who has been off s'ck since last fall, returned to work January 1st. Mrs. Drake handled the position very satisfactory during her husband’s absence. Agent Peacock, of Islip, resigned, relieved by Relief Agent Booker, pending bids. The brothers who did not show up at the union meeting Sunday, January 19th, missed a very inter- esting and instructive talk by President Pierson. There will be more of these meetings in the fu- ture. They are called at 2 p. m., so the brothers east of Manor and Speonk can catch 2014 at Jamaica. Brothers, be careful about leaving your statiors without permission from Mr. Farrell, which he will always grant if possible. Failure to heed this pointer may get you in trouble. There are lots of “sparrows.” When you get a circular letter from Mr. Farrell’s office take it as a tip and brace up. Some of them have “done time” for letting parties get by with excess baggage. Remember this also. R. G. R. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas. It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to His reward our beloved Bro. R. C. I. effort. s. in mani- festation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, lie it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Tclegi jpher>, ex- Digitized by kjOOQle

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224 The Railroad Telegrapher. tend to the sorrowing parents and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved parents, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. L. Martin, J. S. Thuma, A. F. Heller, Committee. Woodsville, N. H., Div. No. 45. Boston & Maine R. R., Passumpsic Diz'ision — • We should be represented in the journal each mouth. There has been nothing in the last three issues from this division, and some one should be appointed correspondent, and the others send him the items, changes, etc., by the 20th. Our committee is in Boston negotiating for a revision of our present schedule, and we must wait patiently, as it will look out for our welfare and make a satisfactory settlement. In the mean- time we should do our best to get in all the non-members possible. They are all wondering now how much “we” are going to get and they will let the rest of us pay for it. Dispatcher J. A. Ahern has been appointed tra'n master. He has our best wishes. Bro. Bill Bonner is on second “NA” and Bro. Ray Lilley back on third. Bro. Carl Sweeney is on the side wire there, Bro. Robinson being in Mr. Paige’s office. Bro. Robinson has been a fre- quent visitor at “JC” lately, and it’s rumored that No. 5 wire is to be cut at “BX,” as it’s useless north of there. Mr. Roland is on third “JC,” bid in by Bro. Scully, who is on second there until filled. Bro. Donahue, of “JC,” was off a few days recently owing to illness in his family. Bro. Harry Bailey, of “JC,” has a new Martin vibro- plex and is handing out the “Morse” in fine shape. Chief Dispatcher Paige has returned after six months’ leave on account of sickness and is look- ing fine. The boys will soon be moved into an office adjoining the Western Union at the junction, where they will be in communication with the yaid and agent’s office at all times, which will better the service in many ways. Brothers, pay up your dues promptly. Don’t forget your obligation and you will have protec- tion at all times. Get your new card, start right and keep up to* date. Fraternally, F. O. White Mountains Diz'ision — First Littleton; second and third Canterbury; Tilton, Lakeport and Meredith, third, and second Plymouth, are on bulletin. Bro. Brown is on first Littleton, Bro. Bechard and Mr. Harris on second and third Canterbury, and Mr. Bishop on third Meredith, pending bids. Mr. Thomson, third Til- ton, pending bids, while sick two weeks, was re- lieved by Mr. Fulton. Bro. Mathews, third Lake- port, has resigned to enter the railway mail service, relieved by Caswell, pending bids. Bro. Blake, while in Bostqn on committee work was relieved by Bro. McKenna at Plymouth. Bro. Lester, third Plymouth, is on second there pend- ing bid. Mr. Mallette is on third, owing to the spdden illness of Mr. Bishop, of third Meredith. Bro. French, second, and Dillon first, worked 12-hour shifts for one day, and Mr. Harris, second Canterbury, went to Meredith one night, causing 12-hour shifts by first and third men at Canterbury, owing to the scarcity of spare teleg- raphers. One of our spare operators on third Plymouth went to Campton recently to secure some back p3y, intending to return on No. 69; becoming confused he boarded No. 72 by mistake and landed at East- side about 8 p. m., too late to -get a train back, consequently the second trick man had to work all night. Bro. Macomber, at Weirs, on vacation, was re lieved by Bro. Burnell, now at Lincoln. Boys, if you know of any jobs not being bulle- tined, write Chairman Blake at Plymouth at once. We must be sure and do this if we wish to keep things up to date as they should be. Send me some news if you wish to have our division represented in the journal. “JS ” Campbellton, N. B., Div. No. 61. Intercolonial Ry. — Bro. Johnson, telief dispatcher, secured Monc- ton second trick, regular dispatcher Bro. McKay, from “RO” bidding in “KS." Not many of the boys on this division got any vacation Christmas on account of the scarcity of men. Bro. Wather is on the sick list. We all wish him a speedy recovery. The boys arc hot after their new schedule. They are going to get it right away and keep clear of the nons too. On account of Bro. Spencer getting hurt' with the semaphore, which laid him up three months, Bro. Wood and he have traded jobs for three months. We hope he will soon be entirely re- covered. We all congratulate Bro. Steeves in securing such a fine new station and dwelling. The boys along the line are getting lots of relief work this season, but very few carry an up-to-date. Boys, we must line these nons up before it’s too late. “A stitch in time saves nine,” sometimes. Brothers, wake up and send in a few notes by the 20th of every month for The Telegrapher. J., Cert 93. Rochester, N. H.f Div. No. 65. Our December meeting, held at Rochester on the 14th, was attended by Bros. P? T. Harrity, E. J. Scott, C. P. Lord, G. F. Berry, Chapman, H. G. Emery, Gilbert, G. I). Emery, McDonough, M.'J. Donovan and Beacham. The applications of Mrs. A. B. Mooney, Lake Shore Park, and M. B. Har- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 225 rity were received at this meeting, and those of Mr. Poitras, Rockingham first; Mr. Adlington, Cummings agency, and Mr. Lenfest, Gonic agency, *ince then. Among those present at the meeting of this division at Rochester, Saturday evening, January nth, were: Chief Telegrapher, P. T. Harrity; first vice-chief, H. A. Beacham; second vice-chief, G. D. Emery; C. R. Chapman, J. A. McDonough, C. P. Lord, F. H. Gilbert and D. J. Donovan. The transfers of Bro. J. A. Reed, from Division 15a, and Bro. D. J. Donovan, from Division 105, were received at this meeting. Past chief Bro. C. P. Lord acted as secretary in the absence of Bro. C. E. Scott. W. L. Anger, Lynn Common and M. S. Hine*, formerly agent at Eliot, both of whom have left the railroad service, and C. F. Couhig, Spinney’s Switch second trick, were dropped for nonpayment of dues. Applications were brought to the meeting by Assistant Local Chairman McDonough on the western route for H. E. Adlington. agent Cumj mings; J. E. Grimes, assistant ticket agent, Dover, and Horace Woodman, telegrapher, Biddeford. The application of H. N. Lenfest, agent Gonic, was se- cured by the secretary. Bro. Fred L. Clifford, of West Gonic, overcome by a nervous shock, Sunday, December 8th, died the following Wednesday. A floral pillow was sent by Division Xo. 65 to the funeral, held at West Gonic, Sunday, December 15th. B. & M. R. R., Portland Division — Bro. E. J. Scott, Mt. Whittier, while in Boston on the general ^committee, was relieved by Bro. C. E. Scott, of Wolfeboro, and later by Mr. Far- lar, recently yard master at Waltham “F;” Bro. Scott relieving Bro. Farley, second Wakefield, while spending the Christmas holidays at his home in Springfield, Mass.; Bro. Jordon bidding in Wamesit tower second. Bro. A. J. Eaton, agent North Berwick, takes third there. Bro. Lovejoy, agent Conway, confined to his house owing to quarantine restrictions over his family, was relieved by Bro. Merrow. Bro. F. E. Allen, Cummings nights, bid in West Kennebunk third, Mr. Mears, spare, bidding in "BR.” Bro. H. E. Adlington, Cummings, was relieved a day by Bro. C. E. Scott, and Bro. M. B. Harrity, South Berwick, by Bro. P. T. llar- rity, the split trick at Rochester being abolished. Later Bro. P. T. Harrity relieved Bro. Appleby on second trick there during his absence. Bro. Treamer, spare, bid in Lowell Jet. “V" nights, and Bro. E. S. Kelly, freight cashier at Saco “W” bid in Salmon Falls “W” agency. Bro. Kimball, Kennebunk, spent Xmas week in Boston, relieved by Sister Stimson. Bro. Sinclair, Ossysce, away a week at Xmas, was relieved by R. Y. Scott, of Wolfboro. Bro. Areson, recently operated on for appendi- citis, displaced on first Newburyport by Mr. Rogers, is relieved on second there by H. L. Snow, a B. fir O. old-timer, for several years with the General Electric at Lynn. Someone see that he secures an up-to-date. Mr. Murphy, spare, relieved Bro. Emery, second Jewett. Bro. Dandelin, at second Spinney’s Switch a few days, is now with the Western Union in Boston. Another assistant trainmaster has been appointed, making five on this division. Mr. Mears, from Union, bid in Cummings nights. The general committee meets the management January 6th. The brother who recently told a non that he was not going to pay any more dues until the committee secured a raise for him certainly showed a lack of the spirit that should be prevalent among our members. Those who have not already paid their dues to June 30, 1913, should do so at once and give the committee the proper financial sup- port, without which it can not accomplish all it otherwise could. Bro. Beaton second Portsmouth, while off sick, was relieved by Mr. Crowley, of third there. A party who was recently declared a non in these columns, whom the writer said should be treated in accordance with cur maxim, “no card, no favors” because he would not take out an up- to-date, has opened his vials of wrath upon myself and is threatening to prosecute me by law- for writ- ing that statement. He has been enjoying all the benefits of our schedule for which the rest of us have paid our money. I do not see how such men can accept the benefits the O. R. T. has secured for us on the B. & M. without feeling a troubled conscience. Bro. Waterstreet, who was formerly at Union, is now with the “Frisco” at Cclina, Tex. We wish him success. “WA” can imagine us up here in New Hampshire wading in the snow while he enjoys the warmer climate. Bro. C. R. Bartlett, Spinney’s Switch second, who has been sick for the past year, has not yet fully recovered. Bro. McXall. at Lynn last summer, is now with the Western Union at* Pawtucket, R. I. M. T. F.vans, agent Wilson “NH,” hid in Old Orchard agency. “SI ” Portland Division, Main Line Western Route — Bro. Gartland, Kennebunk nights, hid in freight clerk’s position at Saco “W,” relieved by P»r<» Treamer, until bid in by Bro. E. S. Kelly. who had previously bid in Salmon Falls agency. Bro. Tebbcts, Nashua union station, is now on Reading second. Bro. Treamer, spare, bid in Wakefield second vice Bro. Jordan, who bid in Wamesit tower second. Later Bro. Treamer was displaced by Bro. Dearborn, owing to Biddeford second being abolished. Bro. Kimball, Kennebunk days, was relieved a week at Xmas by Sister Stimson, who later went to Salmon Falls *‘W” pending bulletin, vice Mi Palmer, now acting cashier at Biddeford “\\ ." Mr. Barber, Jr., goes to W'nrcoMei fr< iglu agency. Mr. Waldron general agent ,it 1 "*n ' 1 H . going to Lawrence goner d ayn \ Digitized by LiOOQle

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226 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. C. L. Beaton, second Portsmouth, sick a few days, was relieved by Bro. Berry, first Spin- ney’s Switch. Third there has been abolished. Mr. Couhig relieving Bro. Bartlett of second on sick leave. Saco "E,” nights, has also been abol- ished. Bro. Arason has returned to second Ncwbury- port after an operation for appendicitis. We are glad to hear him on the* wire again. It is now Bro. Beegan, Everett Jet. tower second, recently local chairman of the local Brotherhood of Towermen on the Eastern Route. Mr. Snow, “RD” second, is now at Revere and Bro. Lynes bid in second Jewett. The latter was relieved three weeks by Mr. Murphy, owing to the illness of his mother. Some of the agents have purchased hand sleds to haul the mails between postoffices and stations, on account of the parcels post. “Billy” Shannon has been made third trick dispatcher on this route. Mr. Blake bid in Lowell Jet. “X” nights, and P. J. O’Connor bid in the vacancy in “BM” dispatcher’s office nights. Bro. Berry was away several weeks, owing to the sickness and death, of his mother. He has our heartfelt sympathy. Branches — Bro. J. C. Newbury, agent Hayes, who relieved Bro. E. J. Scott while on the general committee in Boston, was relieved by Bro. L. R. Clark, from Keene. E. L. Urie, White River Jet. freight house, is at Union, pending bids. Sister Hoar was relieved at Somersworth for Xmas holidays by C. A. Hanson, Rochester. The general agency at Rochester has been bulletined at $110 per month, vice Mr. O’Neil, resigned. Second Peabody has also been bulletined again. W. M. Sanborn, general agent at Sanbornville, has re- signed and the agency there bulletined at the salary shown in the schedule. Bro. Forrest, Madison, away, was relieved three days by Sister McDonald, of Wolfeboro. Bro. Waterstreet, formerly at Alton Bay and Union, has transferred to Division 3 2. Bro. H. C. Lovejoy, agent Conway, has resigned to become treasurer of the Conway Savings Bank. We wish him success. Bro. E. M. Merrow, Con- way. is going to dispose of his motorcycle. Com- municate with him if interested. Two Maine Central log trains arc running every day between Glen and Conway. Thanks are due Bro. Kimball for the western and Bro. C. L. Beaton for the eastern route items. Bro. C. E. Scott has received a solid gold emblem ring from St. Louis as his reward for securing five new members in the prize contest. The members of the division have all been in- vited to attend the joint meetings of Divisions 41 and 89, at the American House, in Boston, Mass., on Wednesday, March wth. Those who can get to Boston on that date should not fail to accept the invitation. The writer intends to enter Leland Stanford. Jr., University, at Palo Alto, California, next Au- gust. The course of studies to be pursued there will make i^ possible for him to enter the pro- fession that he has chosen for himself. C. E. Scott, Secretary. CARD OF THANKS. Gonic. N. H., January 16, 1913. To the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, Rochester. N. H., Division No. 65: I wish to express my sincere thanks to the brothers of Division No. 65 for the beautiful floral tribute and the sympathy shown me at tin- time of my dear brother’s death. (Signed) Miss Annie B. Clifford. Truro, N. 8., Div. No. 66. Intercolonial Raihcay — The following resolutions were passed by this division owing to the transfer of Bro. Forbes: Whereas, Bro. G. O. Forbe9, who has been our painstaking and efficient secretary for so many years, has been transferred from the division, and Whereas, Bro. Forbes has been an indefatigable worker in the cause of unionism in general, an 1 of Division No. 66 in particular, therefore be it Resolved, That we express to Bro. Forbes the unanimous thanks of this division, and sincerely hope that his future may be crowned with the suc- cess he so well deserves, and be it further Resolved, That in our expression of thanks for past services we embody a sense of loss the divi- sion has suffered by his removal from our midst. J. E. McDonald, Sec’y. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom has suddenly removed from our midst our worthy brother, William A. Harris, and Whereas, Bro. Harris was one of the oldest and most highly esteemed members of our divi- sion, therefore, be it Resolved , That while we bow in submission to the divine will, that the members of Truro Divi- sion No. 66, O. R. T. take this means of express- ing their sorrow at the loss of so estimable -« brother, and be it Resolved, That we extend to Sister Harris and family our heartfelt sympathy, and commend them to the keeping of Him who doeth all things well, and be it further Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourn- ing for a period of thirty days, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes, pub- lished in The Railroad Telegrapher, and a copy sent to Sister Harris. W. P. Hutchinson, F. A. Steck, 1. D. Maisfutt, Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 227 Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. At the December night meeting a number of applicants were admitted to membership. After routine business was disposed of the revision of our schedule was taken up, consuming the major portion of the evening. Bro. Manion was show- ered with all kinds of questions, and advised us to keep in close touch with the committee so that when it returns for further information and in- structions we will know what and how to advise. Along these lines Bros. Ross, Bartlett, McLecd and Mullen were also heard. Bro. Kingsley in a jocular, yet convincing way, had the boys in tears and laughter, explaining the working of the schedule on his end of the roal. Bro. Mullen showed that his ideas were con- servative instead of radical, and thought it a good plan should any controversy arise to hold special meetings in the larger railroad centers, such as Boston, New York, New Haven, Hartford, New London, Providence, Springfield, etc., as informa- tion of this nature usually conveyed by corre- spondence does not carry the proper spirit which •s desirable in times of this kind. Several other speakers were heard on various subjects when the meeting adjourned. At the daylight meeting officers were nominated, also delegates to the convention. There are sev- cral candidate for each office, except secretary and t reasurer. Some of the brothers who never attend a meet- ing were right there ^when nominations were in order. Worthy chief Bro. Kerns called the January night meeting to order promptly at 8 p. m. Several candidates were admitted and one proposi- tion for sick benefit allowed. Bro. Manion spoke interestingly upon matters of schedule revision. Worthy past chief Bro. Ross. Chairman of the New England Congress of Railroad Telegraphers, Agents and Towermcn, to be held at the Ameri- can House, March 12th, was very enthusiastic over' the outlook for a successful meeting. Several of the grand officers will address the congress. All members are invited and admission is by pass- word. Notice will be sent to all members stating time and location. The committee extends 'a cor- dial invitation to all. The Midland Division added fifteen new name- to its roster since December 1, 1912. Wc are more nearly solid now than at any t me, but the wise acre says: “Silence is golden.” The general committee is in executive session with the company officials at New Haven. While uniform the new passes are smaller in sire, but some find them rather too long or too short in the making. .V . y .. iV . //. -on, • !>, | |,V Hi Smith, of R. O t. .\m i , «\ !p si- 1 . , ■ . ' | ' M. Shuey. se. Cot. t . • i . n o, ,t < ,, , Digitized by Google

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228 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Theil, at Schneider, off on account of sick- ness, relieved by Groundman Fuller. Bro. Montoney, at St. John, is getting fat on the vegetables he raised in his garden last sum- mer. The men who' claim there is no use joining the Order, as they can get anything they want with- out joining, and that the Order never got any- thing for them, you notice didn’t pass up the io days’ vacation during the past few months, granted with pay, those who did were unable to get relief. Handy tower opened continuous for the past few weeks, on account of the recent heavy sleet storm, which caused considerable wire trouble, and the heavy business, the third trick being handled by helper there. Mr. Bryant, Kentland tower, has returned from a three weeks’ vacation, relieved by Vergil Merine, of the Panhandle. Boys, wake up and get busy with that “non” working with you or near you, and keep after him until you land him. Take no more promises of him, next month, or later on, when the rest of the boys join. Thanks for the items contributed this month, keep it up. This is the first month I have received any items. It is impossible for your local chair- man to keep in touch with all changes, and to know everything that takes place from time to time, that would make interesting matter each month. Now, let us all work together, and if you know of anything, let me have the news. It will be appreciated by all members, as well as myself. W. J. Albert, L. C. Addison, N. Y.f Dfv. No. 108. B. & S. R. R. — Bro. Yale, of Sabinsvillc, was on sick list sev- eral days recently. Bro. English relieved Mr. Murray, of Elkland, a few days recently. Agent Fisk, of Genesee, visited in Knoxville, recently. Mr. McDaniels, of Austin, who went to Hulls, following the death of Bro. Sherman, cn Jan- uary nth, was later relieved by Bro. Outman. Bros. English of Elkland, Belcher of Osceola and Cole of Cowanesque, went to Galeton to assist in caring for Bro. Sherman when he was taken there from Hulls for treatment. His fun- eral was held at the home of his parents near Wellsboro, January 14th, this division being repre- sented by Bro. Belcher. Recent heavy snows on the north end impeded the moving of trains considerably. The train on the Cross Fork branch was annulled three days, and later made trips only every other day. Relief Agent Champlin, is at Nowfield Junc- tion. Very few attended our last meeting at Galeton. Monday night, January 13th. Bro. Smith, of Westfield, relieved Mr. Carpen- ter at Bridge street, who relieved Car Distributor Estep at Galeton, while at his home in Waverly, N. Y.. during the illness of his mother “H.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, and all-wise Ruler of the universe, to call to his home, our beloved brother, I. B. Sherman. In manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 108, of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, of the Buffalo and Susquehanna R. R. and Ry., extend to the beloved family their sincere and- heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolution* be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. E. W. Smith, E. C. Cole, L. S. Yale. Committee. North Adams, Mast., Dlv. No. 139. There was an extra large attendance at the meeting of January nth. We were all disappointed because Bro. Cook was unable to make an appear- ance, but the reports of what had been secured, were surely most pleasing for a starter. We should have a write-up in every issue of the journal. I hope the worthy brothers will send me the up-to-date happenings before the 20th, so they can be mailed in plenty of time. Brothers, keep your dues paid up on time, and save our secretary extra work. Get after that bunch at Millers Falls, on the east end of the Fitch Division, and land them. They get all the increases, and knock because they don’t get more. Looking at it from a business standpoint, they are part of the machine, and should pay in their share to keep it running. Schaghticoke, third, bids were up December 24th, but no appointment made up to January 24th. Sister Smith, on a week’s vacation from Shell Falls, was relieved by Bro. Harry Straub. Bro. Ramsdell, our new member, is relieving Bro. Burt, agent, N. O. Pownal, who is on the sick list. Bro. Downing, “X” first, is arranging to buy a vibroplex. Cert. 4. Boston, Mass., Dlv. No. 156. Boston Elevated Ry. — Bro. Quinet, tower F, and Mr. Levy, at C. have resigned, the former going to Montreal with the Grand Trunk and Mr. Levy, to the Canadian Northwest. Bro. Rielly, first. "WD,” bid in tower “F;” Bro. Roughsedgc, “WD” second, bid tn first, and Bro. Doherty, bid in second “WD,” and Bro. Shuman, gets first at tower “J,” Bro. Kean, second at towqr “F,” bid in “C.” Bro. Danser- cau, second at “C,*' bid in second at “F” and Bro. McClung, bid in second “C.” At the night meeting, Saturday, December 20th, “the old standby” at tower “A” wa* initiated, and we want to get the rest of the boys at the next meeting, and never let-up until we get them *11 • Div. Co*. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher 229 Grand Trunk Ry. Sixteenth and Seventeenth Districts — Brothers, stop and consider what unionism really is. After our dues are paid, and we have an up-to-date in our pockets we should help with the progress of the organisation. Every mem- ber should consider himself an organizer, and get in the nons. If each one of us would do this our percentage of members would be materially increased. Co-operate with me in my efforts to bring in the non9. Do not leave all the work for your local chairman. Help him. Must thank some of the good members for the news items, and also for their efforts to line-up three or four of the nons. Dispatcher J. Luscombe, first hours 17th district recently took a short vacation and got married. Congratulations. Mr. Warden, Ingersoll flights, resigned just when he was ready to send in his application. Night Dispatcher Midforth, of Mcrritton, off sick recently, was relieved by Dispatcher Rogers, of London. The dues are due again, so it is due to the brothers to pay their dues in du<* time. Bro. Fairweathcr is relieving at Rymal, that station and Eastwood nights being closed, short- age of men. He recently relieved Agent Hord, at Clarkson, while, off getting married; more con- gratulations. Bro. Quarrier, recently fell on his way to work, and severely sprained his right wrist forcing him to lay off for a few days; relieved by Bro. J. Butler. Bro. Shaver is at King Street, Hamilton. Bro. Cross, days Hamilton Jet., off sick, re- lieved by Bro. McPhee, nights there, Bro. Morgan going there nights from Junction Cut “SJ,” Bro. Cross, days Junction Cut, off a few' days, was relieved by Bro. Raper; Bro. Beasley, nights Bur- lington Junction doing night duty at Junction Cut, relieved by Bro. Cudraore, Oakland nights, and he by Mr. Pluvers, from “DJ” Montreal, Bro. Heldman, formerly agent of Norwich, has been appointed agent at Burlington Jet., and Relief Agent Bro. Routley is at Norwich, pending appointment of regular agents. Mac., 894. Wabash Ry. Decatur Diinsion — Bro. Roy Veech, of Symerton, has been ap- pointed division correspondent, relieving Bro. Ol n McClurg, who has served in this capacity for some time. All brothers are again requested to send items of news to Bro. Veech, in order that you have a write-up from the division each month. Get them in as early as you can, but not later than the 20th of each month. Also help keep the division organized by noti- fying your local chairman of any changes that come to your notice, giving name and address of new men coming on the line. J. R. Hf.pnbr. I.. C. Decatur Division Notes — Bro. J. R. Hefner made a trip over the division singe the committee adjourned, waiting a date with the general superintendent, and reports good success, both in ilew members and transfers and still they continue to come. We should all con- sider ourselves a committee of one to look after that man working next to us, and if he hasn’t got a card get him in line. If he belongs to another division get his certificate and division number, and send to Bro. L. W. Quick, 709 Star Building, St. Louis, Mo., and he will be promptly trans- ferred to No. 2. Our good old Bro. W. P. Shutt, who served on the Wabash general committee from the Peru Division so long and faithfully, but resigned from the Wabash about two years ago to take up farming in Oregon, recently covered part of the Wabash, and wrc hope to get his services on this division, when Shutt don’t get them they are hard to land. Wc hope to be soon able to report progress in the schedule revision; in the meantime let us all get busy in perfecting the organization, so whatever is accomplished, each of us can say, “I helped to do it.” The man who says, “I am going to wait and see what the committee docs before I do anything,” should think for a moment, what would be the situation today if we would all say the same thing? The man who says the O R. T. never did anything for him, and flatly refuses to contribute his part by joining the Order, should also refuse to accept any increase in salary, should never think of send- ing in an overtime slip, should insist on working twelve hours instead of nine or eight, and should also make it a point to see that he be allowed to take a daily walk with the switch lamps, as well as numerous other things which the O. R. T. has relieved him of. The man who pretends to think that the com- pany always grants an increase whenever they are financially able to do so, has no basis for hi' argument. The man who thinks the O. R. T. has about run its course, that wc have gotten about all we can get. don’t read his journal. The future would be dismal indeed, if this were true. The O. R. T.. as all other labor organizations, was horn of a necessity, which will exist as long as there is a necessity for its existence, and there will be a necessity until we are thoroughly organ- ized. In the meantime wt may find it necessary to change our methods, hut we can not afford to go backward. • Bro. McNah, n Mr. Darner, third Gran- ite City, resigned. It i now Bro. Bartlett, agent Morrisonville, making both those places solid. It is also Bro. H. V. Virden, first Clarksdale, and Bio. Haines on se«.on ! Ridgeley. Fred. Humph ' . s ond Litchfield, off a few »v C. \\\ Williams, from Honey Bend , ' Digitized by CiOOQle

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230 The Railroad Telegrapher. Edwardsville Jet. was discontinued as a tele- graph station, and the telegraphers moved to the pump house, north of there, called “AU.” Mi*. Painter, relieved Mr. Eber, second Clarks- dale, resigned. Mr. Pool taking third there, vice Haines, gone to second Ridgley. Mr. Livers, third Allen and wife were called to Litchfield recently, owing to sickness. Mr. Clark, third Ridgley, has resigned. Bro. Geo. Hyde, third, “BOSW” “CSG” has changed divisions account “BOSW” tower hav- ing the wire part cut out, Bro. Long, first there, going to Ridgley first, a new office opened up two miles south of Taylorville, at the end of the double track. Mr. Clarke is working third there, Mr. Roberts, a new man on second, resigned. .Will soon have the double track from Decatur to Ryan, a new station two miles south of Car- penter. A third man has been put on at Boody, making this a three-trick office. Jno. Tierney, second Taylorville. was off sev- eral weeks relieved by Bro. Hyde, who later took third there, vice Ld. Prickctt taken first Monroe St., Decatur, new office. We were all sorry to hear of the resignation of our old friend and playmate “Si” Walton, third trick dispatcher on the south for several years. He took everything good naturedly, and was so popular that some of the boys would even “stay awake a whole nitc.” He was equally as well liki d. by the train men, and we all express our sorrow at his resignation, and wish him good luck wherever he may go. He was relieved by Bro. Glaze, a former Wabash dispatcher, who later resigned, relieved on third south end, by Dispatcher Fra- zer. Former Trainmaster Sheppcrt, recently first trick dispatcher, has also resigned, relieved by E. Helm. Helper Fred Marsh, was put on at Morrison- ville, salary $35 a month. Bro. E. E. Stephens, third North Ritchie, re- lieved by Mr. Vesper, went to second Forrest. Sister of third Orland, has resigned and gone with Rock Island in Kansas. Bro. Ben Singleton was called to Synierton recently by the death of his grandmother. Fred Barber, is on third Symerton. I. G. Albin, has resumed at third Campus, after being eff taking treatment for his eyes. Brisbane is now a day and night office. Osman has opened up again and Essex tower will be made a day and night office as soon as men can be had. Sulu end of double track, is a three- trick office, with Bro. Morgan on first. Bro. Franklin, second Reddick, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Durburrow, and he on third by Mr. Sheen. Bro. Archie Kay, is on second Orland and Br.». Moore on third. Div. Cor., Cert. 1613. Peru Division — The time has arrived for members, in order t remain in good standing, and thereby assist in doing a good work, to pay up for the term ending June 30, 1913, and have no delinquents this term. It is your duty also to see that all the telegraphers in your immediate vicinity are mem- bers, or become so at once. Assist your local chairman, and do your proportionate share in organizing this division thoroughly. If we all take the interest we should, it will not be very long before wc will again be solid; the concern of one is the concern of all. Do not depend on your local chairman, when you think you have been treated unjustly, to take the initiative in the adjustment of such matters. Our schedule plainly says that a grievance must be taken up directly with the division officials by the telegrapher affected, and if the results are not satisfactory, then it is in order to turn it over to the local board of adjustment. If you do this a good many kinks can be straightened out. Your committee convened at St. Louis, Novem- ber 20th, with the purpose of meeting the Wabash management for a revision of our schedule. We expect to secure a good many of the things we went after, to which we are entitled. December rid, the committee was notified that it would be impossible to have a conference until some time in January, and we returned to our respective places of employment, thereby saving division two unnecessary expenses. We will probably %e in St. Louis again when you read this. Each member drop me a note whenever a change takes place in your office, or near you, saying what position, whether regular or extra, etc., also the names of all men now regularly- appointed. In this way I will be able to keep a complete check of this division. L. C. Peru Division Notes — Covington agency was bulletined recently, but no change has yet been made there. Bro. Hinkle, of Clymers, off three weeks, owing to sickness, was relieved by Mr. Weckerly, of Delphi, and he by Mrs. Weckerly. Bro. Fred Johnson, bid in third Roanoke. Bro. Bridenbaugh is now at Gould. Bro. H. S. Sanders, first Logansport, was <»1T recently on account of sickness in his family. Mr. Burke, off owing to illness, was relieved by Mr. Meyers, of Delphi. Mr. Gore, from Logansport, resigned at Newell. Mr. l’arkman, is now on third Logansport. Bro. C. G. Woodruff, agent Cecil, was off two weeks recently. Bro. G. C. Dclamarter, gets first and J. R. Collins, third New Haven. Bro. W. E. Spencer, is now in Peru “Z” office. Sister Sehottemeycr, first “C,” off for a few weeks, was relieved by N. J. Bechtal. Div. Cor. Moberly Division, Hi-Line — Local Chairman Marion, relieved at Wil-'ox agency, by hi.s Bro. W. P. Marion, bid in second Dalton, relieving Bro. Davis, who went to Vande- venter third, then to Thompson third, and was later relieved at Gallatin by Mr. Danderson; first Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 231 Dalton discontinued. Bro. Robinson went to Stur- geon third, and Dalton is solid again. Lei’s get the whole division that way. Bro. Bittiker, relieved on second Malvern, by Bio. L. K. Wells, of third there, relieved by T. E. Hardy, of Stansberry, and he by Mr. Horn, -elicvcd Mr. Kinnard. Council Bluffs third, who had previously been relieved at Imogene agency. Later Bro. Bittiker was relieved for 15 days, by Dan Temple. Bro. Williams, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Sanders, of Patonsburg, and he by T. E. Hardy, relieved by Dave Zeornes. While at Malvern, Mr. Zeornes was stricken with appen- dicitis, and was taken to the Wabash hospital and operated on for appendicitis. Last report, he v\as getting along fine. Bro. Bittinger relieved C. O. Nixon, Bro. L. K. Wells, who relieved agent Sears, at Malvern, 15 days, while visiting home folks at CJifton, is now on his honeymoon. Mr. Sears was visiting relatives at Toledo, Ohio, relieved by Mr. Hardy. Bro. J. C. Courtcr, agent -Burl. Jet., off during the holidays, was relieved by Mr. Kunzey, second there, and he by J. A. Auer. Bro. Collins, second Brunswick, visiting home- folks in Washington, Ind., for fifteen days, was relieved by Bro. J. W. Willis of the Grand, who later relieved Mr. Hofman, of third there. S. V*. Montague, second Huntsville, visited home folks at Liberty recently. Agent Wright, at Whitham, who bid in third Council Bluffs, later gave it up, Mr. Temple remaining there. The Kansas City Star says: “The agent at Blanchard doesn’t own the Wabash railroad, but just acts that way.” Winter weather in full blast. Let’s all watch closely and give them a clear block so they will not be delayed, and give our dispatchers good service. They appreciate it very much. The Wabash recently made a run with 15 cars of fine mules from Kansas City to St. Louis, destined to Atlanta, Ga., in*ri hours, accompanied by Superintendent Jones, in his private car. Everybody keep after the man working in the same station with him, and sec if we can't make our division roo per cent strong, we are already go per cent strong, thanks to our hustling mem- bers and Bro. E. P. Marion, our new local chair- man, who succeeded Bro. Fred Wheeler. Bro. Marion has made a good local chairman, and we should keep him right there and let all this good work go on. We should vote for him when we get our ballots this month, and just simply tell him he has got to take it. There was a nice bulletin out this month, and all the extra men should be able to grab a icgu- Jar job. Remember our motto. “No cards, no favors.” And let’s all live up to it. The nons who tell us they w’ill .come in when we get a new schedule, are only giving that as an excuse. If they all belonged, we would have no trouble getting a new schedule. We will never get anything if we never try. Div. Cor., Cert. 1815. Moberly Division f Main Line — It is hard to get news from the boys down here, but after a good write-up or two, they will be glad to let us know the news. I’m not very well acquainted with them yet, but will help all I can. Bro. C. B. Maddox, and wife, took a trip recently, and Bros. B. M. Cox, of Renick, and Kelly Weldon, of Sturgeon, relieved him. Agent, Wellsville, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Shafer, and he nights by Mr. Pitts, from Jonesburg. There is a tendency this time of the year 10 be a little slow in paying our dues, but it saves lots of work for Bro. Aber when we all pay up promptly. Now that we are after a new schedule, we need all the new members we can get. Get “-25“ with the nons you know, and get them into the fold. Many are only waiting to be asked to join. The Wabash is doing good business, and making lots of money now, and we will all get our share, if we all pull together in trying to get our schedule revised. Boys, there is just as much news on this end, as on any other part of the division; send it in to Bro. Bittiker, at Malvern, or to me at Luther, and I will send the items to Bro. Quick. Remember boys, “no cards, no favors.” J. W. McVey, Cert. 1698. Springfield D nisi on — Our general committee has been promised a meeting with Mr. Cotter as soon as he finishes with other committees in ahead of us. Each member should get in his near neighbors, wprk together and take more interest. Send the news of all movements to your local chairman, so we can have a good write-up each month. Th s will interest the mem! ers and nons also. Bro. Carroll, relieving F. A. Lon gnccker, bid in Bayles second; Bro. C. 1). Hard, Curran sec- ond, and C. J. Ryan, third Ilarristown. 1 bird Berlin lias been discontinued, vice John Boan. and Alexander made three trick*. Mrs. Lecpcr is on second, and Mr. Leeper, from the \V. U. at St. Louis, on third. II. M. 1 odd, agent Bowen, hid in Arnold, vice W. L. Slater, who bid in Bowen agency. A new office has been created at West End Decatur yards, at the junction of west and south mains, where all trains will register; will later have the interlocker installed. E. O. Parr is now on third Ilarristown, clnel a few days on account of no place to board. Bro. Abbott, who has been serving on the general committee, has resumed work. Bro. Tolle, second Dawson, relieved by Mr. Oilier, went to third (iriggsville, and has since married. Congratulat ions. We arc glad to now call I- rank Marshall, •-e. ond North Riverton, brother. Sister Plate, first Jnck-.*n\ ilh . off ,1 few da\* was rclirw d In Mr Davi*. from Vm -.lilies. Digitized by CiOOQle

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232 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, whoever may be your local chairman, give him your support. Send him the news regu- larly and try to make this division the banner division of the Wabash System. L. W. Abbott. Cert. 748. Springfield Division Notes — Bro. A. M. Zimmerman, agent Maysville, re- cently took the civil service examination at Quincy. Bro. Slater and wife, of Bowen, were recent Springfield visitors. F. H. Rudisill and wife spent a few days with relatives in Jacksonville recently. On bulletin: Third Harristown, Griggsvil’e and Kinderhook; second Baylis, and second and third Alexander. The tracks on this division are to be relaid with 90-pound steel. J. A. Allen, relieved on third Griggsville by Mr. Tolle, relieved Mr. Ruggles at Harristown, re- signed on account of the illness of Mrs. Ruggles. Night Chief Dispatcher Sowder went hunting with a party New Year’s day. That night the dogs treed a coon (?) in a hollow log, and Mr. Sowder tried to get him out. He did not mind sleeping in the barn for some time afterwards. Div. Cob. Mobile & Ohio Ry. St. Louis Division — The following brothers received appointments on bulletin: W. F. Carter, Pomona agency; D. C. Cargon, third Pomona; W. W. Rinehart, Mill Creek agency; Gj A. Williamson, third "WC" Murphysboro; C. Hartman, third Jonesboro, and T. H. Keato, second Shannon. Bro. W. E. Jernigan is relieving on third Tamms pending bul- letin assignment. Bro. D. C. Cargon, third Mountain Glen, on vacation was relieved by Mr. House; Bro. Mc- Bride, third Sparta, by Mr. Roscndolph, and Bro. E. E. Eckert, second East St. Louis, by Mr. Foster. Bro. R. H. Barnes, second Bethel, off on ac- count of sickness, relieved by M. Alvis, and C. E. Lester, third Clamore, by H. L. Meeks. Bro. J. U. Overall, Jr., second Corinth, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Bro. S. M. Richardson, sec- ond Rusler, and he by M. Alyis. Bio. M. E. Clarke, agent Oakton, while attend- ing court was relieved by Bro. W. R. Hailey, who later relieved on first Perry for several days. B. C. Dancer, third “JN” Jackson, resigned, relieved by W. F. Glisson pending bulletin as- signment. I. D. Robinson, agent Ramer. on vacation was relieved by Mr. Jernigan. Bro. T. D. White, third Bethel, off attending court, was relieved by Mr. Meeks. Bro. A. K. Goodman, first East St. Louis, on vacation was relieved by Mr. Foster. Please send in the news, brothers. Div Cok. Chicago & Alton R. R. The coal chutes at Roodhouse burned January tst, causing a loss of $rs,ooo besides the incon- venience in coaling engines and filling them with sand. A clam shell is being used until the new modern concrete structure is completed, probably within the next thirty days. The new extension from Eldred west on the Carrollton line will probably be in operation within a few months. The “Only Way” is handling more than its share of business. No notes were received from the Western Divi- sion for this issue. Work on the new $100,000 two-story union sta tion at Bloomington has been started. The entire second floor will be occupied by the superintend- ents and trail* dispatchers. The contemplated completion of the double track between Atlanta and Lawndale, commenced four years ago, will make a 25-foot cut through Atlanta and a 30-foot fill through Lawndale, eliminating the heavy grade, discontinuing the pusher engine and materially reducing the expenses between these two stations. Let our slogan be: “Equal rights to all and special privileges to none.” The vacancies at Chicago and Kansas City have not as yet been bulletined, although the positions have been filled. Two general agencies have been abolished, and the former holders of those fat jobs have been installed as local agents at the points where their offices were abolished. Rule 10 states that vacancies in agencies under the juris- diction of each superintendent will be bulletined, promotion to be made in accordance with senior- ity, etc. We would like a ruling or test in these particular cases. Gen'l Cob. Northern Division — Mr. Fisher assigned to Nevada agency, and Bro. A. C. Carlson assigned to Varna agency, vacated by Fisher. Bro. G. F. Carey, assigned to Nevada pending bulletin, relieved the agent at Chatham, who was injured while unloading freight. Thos. Brennan, former general agent at Streator, with jurisdiction over the Dwight line, is now local agent at Streator, vice William Kerr, who has accepted a clerkship there. The territory formerly covered by Mr. Brennan has been as- signed to F-. C. Coffey, A. G. F. and P. A. at Peoria, 111. Bro. Smith, telegrapher at Dwight, on a ninety- day leave, is acting as cashier at the freight office there. Bro. Derrison spent New Year’s with friends at Dwight. It is now Bros. Diehl at “MZ** and Mooney at Brighton Park, making the latter solid. Bro. Mikesell is being relieved by Mr. Cales. Bro. Ruppel was relieved three nights by Teleg- rapher Fickle, who went to the south end. Mr. Crowson is being relieved by a newcomer. Gen'l Cob Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 233 Southern Division — Bro. Knapp, Delhi, bid in Covel, vice Bro. White. Bro. Cooper, Minier, had a stock company at his town for three night* recently. Mr. Thomas, from the Rock Island, is on second Mason City. Mr. Winkler, who went from Delavan to Kan- sas City, is now in “B” office. Bro. Salzman, after visiting home folks at Hope- dale, relieved Bro. Krebaum at Chatham. Bro. Anders, Delavan, spent Sunday recently on the farm near Croft Station, relieved by Bro. Lawton. The veteran agent and *‘ante bellum” home guard, Charles Moore, is on an extended visit to Florida with his wife, to look after his orange grove. When he returns our Southern Division correspondent proposes to call on the old boy and have him sign up. Bro. H. J. Mahan has returned from Wyoming, where he has been with the U. P. for three years. After relieving Bro. Burkdoll, agent McLean, for three weeks, he went to Lincoln nights. Bro. Burkdoll visited home folks at New Bloomfield, Mo., where his father is agent for the Alton. Bro. A. M. Crow, agent Shirley, recently on thirty days' vacation visiting friends in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Ohio, was relieved by J. B. Mc- Donald, from the L. & N. J. S. Whitson, relieved by F. B. Fickle on third Shirley, is now at “XD.” The telegraph school at Bloomington operated by G. W. Kinder, former wire chief at “B,” has sus- pended business after repeated attempts to place the “graduates” out on the line. Mr. Kinder is now W. U. wire chief in Chicago. Brothers, re- member this. It is now Bro. M. G. Varble, agent Sinclair. Bro. Neutzman dropped off while en route to Chicago. Telephones are being installed on the main line and will soon be used for dispatching trains. Bro. Hendricks, agent Carrollton, spent Christ mas with home folks at Hullsboro, 111. Bro. Smith doubling. Bro. Vermillion, with the C. B. & Q. at White Hall, spent a few hours with the boys at Carrollton recently. Mr. Kehl, second Roodhouse, is now clerk to Division Freight Agent J. E. Fish, whose head- quarters were transferred from Springfield to Mex- ico on January xst, taking a large amount of re’ay work off the men at Roodhouse. E. J. Gleason is now on second there. Gen’l Cor. C. St. P„ M. & O. Ry. Minnesota & Iona Division — In the death of “Old Uncle George” Cassady, agent at Valley Springs, S. D., December 28th, the oldest agent-telegrapher on the Omaha road has gone. Mr. Cassady first passed the tele- graphic examination and entered the service Sep tember 1, 1867, heading the seniority list on the road. He has been at Valley Springs continu- ously for 45 years, 3 month and 27 days, with a few months’ exception. Master Car Builder Gus Larsbn died at his home in Hudson on January 12th, from an operation he underwent some time ago. He was buried at Spooner on January 14th, and a great many of the high officials from St. Paul and other railroad associates attended the funeral. F. A. Corbin, second Belle Plaine, has resigned to take up his work of traveling salesman for a firm at Kansas City. E. A. Tyler, who relieved him, was relieved by Bro. Thomas, from Sioux Falls. G. H. Schneiderhahn, listed last month as a non-member, is a brother in good standing. Your pardon we crave, Bro. “GS.” C. D. Brooks has returned to the Omaha, re- lieving Bro. Richmond, Lake Crystal, a few days, and is now on second there. Mrs. Brooks, who will return in a few days, we are sorry to learn, is not enjoying good health. Bros. C. F. McCarthy and G. W. Reid were at St. James recently to see if their eyes were still good. J. M. Linehan assigned to Heron Lake instead of F. E. Lehmann, Bro. Linehan taking up his new duties. J. R. Welch has been promoted to division su- perintendent of this division at St. James, vice F. E. Nicoles, promoted to division superintend- ent at Eau Claire. We are sorry to lose Mr. Nicoles. He has made many friends here and is a splendid official. Mr. Welch has worked him- self up from telegrapher to dispatcher, thence to chief, thence to assistant superintendent. His pro- motion is richly deserved. We welcome him to this position and congratulate him on his splendid promotion. Bro. O. S. Mann has taken up his assignment at third Worthington. Bro. H. L. Glick was in Mankato January 10th. Bro. H. G. Sturnm, of St. James, while taking in the sights at the Twin Cities, was relieved on the car job by Bro. G. R. McGinty. We learn he has had a slight attack of smallpox and the entire- force in the dispatcher’s office has been cxpo3ed. W. C. Russell, from Canada, is on third West- ern Avenue. Bro. A. Backer is on second pend- ing bulletin, vice Bro. J. B. Head, who secured the position in the general telegraph office. Bro. O. S. Mann, relieving A. P. Jamieson at St. James a few days on account of sickness, wa- relieved at Worthington by C. D. Lampham. Bro. J. II. Atkinson, of Pipestone, attended the agents’ meeting at Mankato, January 20th. We were very sorry to learn of the death of Bro. I). J. Galvin’s father, eighty-four years old, on December 14th, at Shakopee. Our notice came too late to get flowers to the funeral. We extend our sympathy to Bro. Galvin and family. Kindly give the schedule blanks yom imim- diate attention, filling them up and retmnm^ jinn, to the local chairman. Digitized by kjOOQle

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234 The Railroad Telegrapher. The first three weeks of the present year have I con record breakers in the payment of duet, the office force of the G. S. & T. working overtime. Everyone should take an interest in the election of officers, delegates and alternates to the Grand Division, and each should cast his vote. Bro. Reidel relieved R. S. McDonald at Kasola, resigned. VV. VVeisel, who recently resigned from the general office, is enjoying the sunshine at Los Angeles, Cal., and feels better. Don’t overlook remitting your dues to the gen- eral secretary and treasurer, as a slip of this kind is liable to throw you into suspension. S. B. Dickey, relief agent, has not yet joined in spite of his promises. The committee is perfecting arrangements to convene. Cert. 2. Eastern Dixnsion — The committee is preparing to give the schedule another "boost, and everyone should fill out. the information blanks properly and return them promptly, as the information requested is neces- sary in order that our representatives may be in a position to discuss intelligently the conditions at the different positions. The man who docs not send in his blank has no excuse for kicking if his position is not considered in the schedule nego- tations. He alone is to blame. Now is the time for every man to take off his coat and get every eligible non lined up. The condition of the organization and the enthusiasm of the membership is reflected in the schedul-*. 1 f you are satisfied to let the nons go and make no effort to secure their applications, you are re- tarding the work of the committee, and its efforts in your behalf will be nullified by your indiffer- ence. This is the result of years cf experience and observation. If you doubt it, look back and see the difference in the agreements made in the years when we were solidly organized and everyone was in the game, and those made when old "General Apathy” was on the job and the members paid their dues and let it go at ♦.hat, regardless of the nons and delinquents a!l around them. What kind of a revision will be secured this time? The answer is up to you. On January 10th a change in division officers took place on the Omaha road. Superintendent Kennedy and Assistant Superintendent Blundell left us, a d Superintendent Nicoles and Assistant Superintend- ent Tower took their places. We regret losing Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Blundell and wish them both the fullest measure of success in their new posi- tions. We welcome the new officials, and assure them the hearty support of the telegraphers and agents in keeping the Eastern Division up to the high standard it has always maintained. Mr. Nicoles and Mr. Tower are no strangers to us. both having made their start on the old Wisco:i *in Division. Bros. Johnson and Moore, at Hustler, ae both working nine-hour tricks, as that is a two man station now. Bro. Bartness. Sheppards first, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Gornilcy. Mr. Perry, second Sheppards, discharged, was relieved by Bro. Peter- son. Bro. Burger, second Levis, relieved by Mr. Harback, went to Roberts third. Later Harback got into trouble and was relieved by K. C. John- son pending investigation. Div. Cor. Northern Division — Bro. B. Bergin, second Shell Lake, was relieved several days by Bro. P. Imislund, second Bar- ronnett. The latter, while visiting relatives and friends in Eau Claire and Shell Lake, was relieved by E. A. Tyler, who later went to the M. & I. Division, relieved by Bro. W. A. Wondrawitz, who later went to his farm at South Range. J. C. Applcquist, who relieved F. White, third Cumberland, for Christmas, ahso relieved H. Brit- ton, agent Burkhardt, a few days, and then wer- to Spooner side wire. J. Verne is on third But^- hardt. * It is now Bro. C. A. Wilcox at Clayton. We were sorry to hear of the death of L. M. Dickerson’s daughter, January 3d. and extend our sympathy. This is certainly the day of progress and quick promotion. Our popular chief, G. W. Tower, goes to Eau Claire as assistant superintendent; J. E. Morton, night chief, has been promoted to chief; Mr. Appleman takes his old position as night chief; Bro. W. A. Blake and J. W. Essicks were each given tricks, and Bro. Henry Gaarden, of Ashland, was promoted to car man, vice Bro. Blake. These promotions should be an induce- ment for every man to “dig in,” so as to be in line when his turn comes. The funeral of Master Car Builder Gus Larson, at Hudson, was solemnized in a manner truly fitting to a man who had so faithfully served the company and was so generally esteemed for his ability as an official and his many virtues as a friend and neighbor. A special train carried his remains to Spooner for buriaj, and another special was run from St. Paul, bringing the officials, which stopped at Hudson to pick up three hundred members of the car builders to attend the funeral. Bro. Abe Postcrnock dropped in on us the other night on his way to Hawthorne, after a vacation spent among friends on the south end. Boys, it is hard to make a showing in the jour- nal unless you help with the write-up.^ Please send in a few items by the twentieth of each month. If every man would send even ene item, it would make a fine showing. Keep after the nons and don’t let one take root in your office. If you can’t, do anything else, get the ax. Div. Cor. Nebraska Dt-eision — Bro. Davidson, Pender, off for a month, was relieved by Mr. Fox, from Crofton, who also relieved Bro. Branner at Coburn a few days, owing to an injury. Bro. Kragskon broke his leg several months ago and went to the hospital. It was not set properly Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 235 and had to be broken over again and a silver plate inserted to keep the bone in place. Other- wise the leg would have been half an inch shorter than the other. He hopes to be back on second “C” about February rst. The company can hardly furnish cars enough to supply the demand for the grain, live stock, hay, etc., now being moved. f Bro. L. G. Hollisen, who resigned at Ferry and went to the W. U., has come back. He wanted the excitement of seeing cars going by, and bid in Ferry second. Mr. Heyer relieved Mr. Amman at South Cut. Wallace, from Coleridge, is at Zanerof, Sher- lock going to “XX.” Bro. A. F. Jones, second there, while in “C” for a month was relieved by King, from the O. S. C. & N. Ry. Bro. Jones re- cently took a month’s vacation. Nearly everyone in the station service has been to Omaha for the eye and ear examination. Your scribe was also down recently. Only* five or six left. We now have Bro. George Fox and V. A. Northrop — the big and the little. Fox is the smallest man on the division, and V. A. N., who bid in Coleridge, the largest. Our membership is now over seventy-five per cent on this division. Items were sent in last month too late for pub- lication and appear with this month’s news. We hope the brothers will overlook it this time, for it was not done intentionally. Bro. T. A. Logan is back again, relieving Bro. Murphy, who went to second “FI.” Bro. E. M. Atken is now at Perrin, Mo. The time limit for the payment of dues is near, and every brother who has not paid should do so at once and not put your M. B. D. in jeopardy. If your 'dues were not paid and you should pass away, you will deprive your beneficiary of the insurance when it would have helped them so much. Brothers, please give this your immediate attention. Through a series of promotions, Mr. Blundell, formerly roadmaster of this division, is now our superintendent. We disliked losing Mr. Welch, who went to the M. & I. Division as superintend- ent, where he was formerly chief dispatcher. We wish him success. There are only three nons west and three on the “ON” line at present; but we hope to soon gather them in. We again ask the brothers to send us any items they get ahold of; they will help us greatly. Div. Cor. Wisconsin Division — Bro. J. S. Buckley, of Strum, Wis., is visiting at Stillwater, Hibbing, Wolf, Virginia. St Paul and Rochester Minn. Cert. 334- Kansas City Southern Ry. Northern Division — Information blanks have been sent to every telegrapher along the line, and the general com- mittee has arranged to go before the officials re- questing a better salary and better working con- ditions. Each one can help the committee if he will fill out his information blank promptly and send it to L. L. Wood, our secretary and treas- urer, at Goodman, Mo. These blanks are very important, as the committee base the wage they ask for you upon the information contained in th^se blanks. We should pay the special assess- ment of $5 on or before February 28th for the expense of having the committee up before the officials, so it may have sufficient funds on which to work. If we expect to get what is rightfully due us, we must back our committee. Boys, do not wait until the last minute to remit this money. Do it now. It means money — much more than that — to you. So don’t delay. Get in line with us and let’s carry through what we have started. Everybody push. The few agents and telegraphers along the line who have refused to take out a card will all be willing to accept a raise gotten them through the O. R. T. The agent at Siloam accepted a raise two years ago and has not yet taken out a card. Let us see that he gets one now. Bro. J. D. Townsend, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Bro. Wolf. Mr. Mayson, on first Mena, promises to soon take out a card. Several other nons have prom- ised to do likewise. Bro. Beecroft, second Ft. Smith, was off fifteen days recently, visiting in Texas and Kansas. Our correspondent is now off the main line and will be unable to get items for the journal unless someone sends him the news. Any little items will be appreciated. “SY.” Union Pacific R. R. Nebraska Division, First and Second Districts — In the four years that I have been your corre- spondent from the Nebraska Division, discourage- ment has frequently made me loath to take up my pen, or the press of other duties has made me neglectful, but never before have I written for you with such genuine regret as is today the case — regret for the necessity of what I must write and for my inability adequately to express your feelings as you would wish. On the afternoon of December 27, 1912, a few of us conferred relative to making a formal recog- nition of the loss of our sister, Anna Vapor, of the Omaha general telegraph office, and were unanimously of the opinion that resolutions of respect would seem empty, and I was asked to s~.y for you and for the organization — say a few things in her memory — through The Telegrapher. Upon considering her as she was regarded by everyone who knew her, I feel mere words of biography would be useless. All we perhaps are interested in her biography bv way of remem- brance is the fact that she got her first telegraph Digitized by LiOOQle

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236 The Railroad Telegrapher. experience in the relay department of the C. N. W. Railway, but came to the U. P. in the spring of 1 888, accepting work in the Omaha general office, and has been identified with that office ever since, being the senior operator in that office. She took a keen interest in her work, as every- one who ever worked with her knows, and was interested, as well, in the comfort and conven- ience pf everyone working. I believe no one took more pleasure in the magnificent new quarters of the boys in ot;r new headquarters building at Omaha, as she often spoke to me of the many conveniences therein. In fact, she was the heart — - the mother — of that office of thirty men. Were one of the boys sick, it was she who called; were one called on to face what her dear ones now face, she secured the flowers and tendered the sympathy. This she had done unobtrusively for years until she had become as much a part of the office as any article built into it. Her house was always open to her brothers and sisters from “the line,” many of whom can testify to her hospital- ity. When we, therefore, heard this summer that she was not well, we were concerned, but to our inquiries she replied in her usually optimistic vein, and we forgot, believing the best. However, for some months she had not been well and was persuaded to take a trip to Yellow- stone Park during the summer for her health. While there she gathered information and scenes and was preparing to lecture to the Omaha Teleg- raphers’ Club January 16th by the aid of the stereopticon, of the beauties of that park. Again, in September, another rest w-as taken, but, though she essayed once more in October to work, it was with poor success, and the first of November she closed her key for the last time. As the affection appeared mostly in the form of an asthma, she was not prevented from being around daily, fre- quently riding about the city with friends and preparing Christmas remembrances, and in the knowledge of these facts all our misgivings were allayed. However, on Sunday, December 22d, she took to her bed for the last time, growing gradu- ally worse, to the ignorance of even her physi- cian, and on Christmas morning, when perhaps that angelic host was closer than we knew, she saw and quietly took her place among them, and the chimes which should have reminded us only of the anniversary of that heavenly song of good will were instead tolling to loved ones, friends and brothers, a sad message of separation. Two days later, or» a balmy spring day, by which nature seemed anxious to atone for the grief she had caused, Anna’s remains were taken from her mother’s home to their last resting place. At the service the home w-as filled with friends, beautiful inspiring songs were sung, and her min- ister talked fluently and with confidence of one who talks about a life assured of stars in its crown. The boys were represented among the pallbearers by Bro. Joseph Ackerman and H. E. Race, of Omaha office, and A. V. Kipp, of Denver, formerly in the same office, but now traveling freight agent out of Denver for the Union Pacific. The management was represented bv Superintend ent of Telegraph Sheldon and his assistants. Nichols, Talmage and Cox; J. A. Munroe and C. J. Lane, general freight agents. The men were represented by all the boys from the Omaha office who could be excused and by your general chair- man. A more beautiful floral tribute had never been seen. As I gazed at that mass, forming a bower for the bier reaching from ceiling to floor and covering her bed in a woven blanket of roses, I could not forget the sad occasion that took them from their parent stalks and read in them a story — a beautiful one, too: I could see her twenty-five years of life among us as a sowing time. Now those good deeds sown, as Longfel- low says, “he knew not where,” had blossomed, and today each fellow worker on the system, each member of the Omaha Club and each friend had plucked the blossom in his garden in her memory. The tribute banked before me was the result — an emblem of her life of helpfulness, their combined perfume representing her beautiful influence among us and the gratifying effect of their pres- ence emblematic of the spirit of brotherly love she had fostered among ns all — the very founda- tion upon which our fraternity exists. Shakes- peare has said, more or less aptly, it seems to me, “The evil men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” Miss Vapor earned her right to the highest of brotherly affec- tion in the hearts of her brothers by her allegiance to a higher authority who has said, “Kind words can never die.’* To possess parental love is natural, to inspire filial love is to be expected, but to beget such a measure of brotherly love, without which the Inspired Writer has said any life is “as nothing,” required a possession of that Christian virtue in much greater measure than is the privilege of the average person. One way she felt it imperative to express this feeling was to identify herself with the organization of her class, and she has been actively identified with the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, both in its social and business affairs for years, and, like every other woman now in the telegraph service of the Union Pacific, was an up-to-date member, setting the example which all men admire but many forget to emulate. It is now being planned to place a small tablet at her grave, if arrangements can be made, to indicate to those who never knew her that she was one who helped us “make our lives sublime” and that the world may know that the telegraphers appreciate the association in daily work of a woman whose demise can inspire noble thoughts and kind words which too frequently the death of a fellow-man can not command. Though, as indicated, her key was closed to us a month before her death, to her family and inti- mate friends the circuit was clear until the last, and her very last thoughts were carried to them uninterruptedly from the battery of a conscious mentality, leaving not one unpleasant thought to mar their recollections of her. What these recol- lections will be can be best expressed in the words of one of her most intimate friends, written the Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 23/ day after her death to a mutual friend in the dis- tance: “After a blameless, charitable, consistent Chris- tian life, devoted so unselfishly to family and friends, she will take an influential place of promi- nence somewhere, somehow, in the affairs of the life to come, for which she is so splendidly equipped here below. High up on the mountain side, beyond this vale of tears, her beacon lights will brightly burn and should be allowed to con- trol our course as we journey on to the home and home not made with hands. “We know she will be at the outer gate with a welcoming caress. “We are fortunate to have been her friend — to hare had her love was a sacred privilege. “She leaves us in the perfume of pleasantest memories of her; your sympathies are best due those who are left without her guiding hand and loving heart. . . . The world is better that she lived. “By the time this reaches you all will have been well and tenderly done — it was indeed a cheerless Christmas and may serve to sadden many more to come. ... It was God’s will. So be it.” To this sorrowing one and others we say wc believe that if ever sorrow would enter the Pearly Gates, if ever the angels would cease their songs of joy and praise to weep with them, it. would, be when sorrow enters the home at Yuletide, but surrounded by this aroma of pleasant memories of her. Ask not angels to weep with you, but, believing she is occupying that place with them, we commend you to the words of the poet: “Oh ye, beneath life’s crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful step and slow, Look up! For glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wind. Oh, rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing.” Cert. 217, Div. 6 Nebraska Division Notes — Sister Anna Vapor, one of the best lady teleg- raphers of the country, the senior in service in “U” Omaha relay office, who had been in the service of the Union Pacific since 1888, died at her home, comer of Thirty-fifth and Burt Streets, in that city, on Christmas morning. It was a great shock as well as a great loss to all in the office. There was nothing left undone by the members of Division 6 of the O. R. T. Club who were represented among the large delegation of friends, to honor her memory when she was laid to rest. The floral emblems were magnificently beautiful and the services were most impressive. Bro. George W. Merrifield, assistant manager of Omaha “U” relay office, who has been sick several months at his home, 2118 Avenue B. Council Bluffs, is just able to walk about. It is not thought probable that Bro. Merrifield, who is past the fifties, will ever be able to resume work there. We are sorry to lose “MD." Div. Cor Nebraska Division, Third District — Bro. T. W. Petty is back at Mile Post 387 after relieving E. P. Waples at Brule for a few weeks. Bro. W. M. Baldock, chief dispatcher’s clerk at North Platte, is now dispatching trains. We wish him success. Bro. O. R. Huff, of “NO,” has the report job at North Platte. Mr. Elder is back at “NO,” after relieving Agent Baer at Keystone for a few weeks. Bro. Christensen bid in a trick at North Platte. Bro. F. M. Kelley, of Sidney, is now breaking in for a dispatcher at Sidney. Luck to “KY.” Brothers, remit for the special assessment at once. The committee will need the money when meeting the management in Omaha this month. None of the brothers who promised to send me some notes this month did so. It will only take you a short time to jot down a few items and send them in. Unless you do this, we can not have much of a write-up. Cert. 693. Kansas Division — Voted yet? Do it right now. , Bro. B. T. Cox is back at Arrington, Bro. Stokes going to Irving regular, Bro. Piper from Irving to Dorrance agency, and Bro. Williams from Dorrance agency to Wilson days. Bro. Hooven, Bellevue, was relieved by Bro. An- derson, from Ogdenburg, several days on account of sickness in his family. Bro. Kirkpatrick from Holton to Wamego, owing to reinstatement of Mr. Townsley; Bro. Walker from Wamego to Blue Rapids. Bro. F. B. Wade, Blue Springs, was off several days on account of sickness, Bro. Wyatt relieving. Bro. Murray from Blaine to Luray. Bro. Hus- ted again bid in Blaine. Bro. W. R. Shannon from Green to R. I. Jet.. P. S. Wilder going to Detroit and Bro F. H. Blanton to Green regular. Sounds good to say Bro. Shannon and Bro. Rimer at R. I. Jet. again. William Stepp is again at Clifton after several months in the assistant superintendent's office at Kansas City, Bro. Wyatt, from Clifton, going to the relief agent’s berth. Bro. Steed, from Culver agency, goes to a clerkship at Lawrence. Bro. Iioagland, from the west end relief posi- tion, goes to Circleville. vibe Bro. Jackman, re- signed. Bro. C. C. Weeding, from Morganville. taking west end relief. Bro. Wood. Fort Riley, was off several weeks, relieved by Bro. Lindsay, who also relieved Bro. Brown at Wamego and Leger at Topeka, the latter going to “ 7. ” nights, owing to the promotion to third trick dispatcher of C. A. Schuchman, vice M. L. Chandlev, resigned. Bro. E. A. Owens, who relieved at Glasco and later relieved Bro. Stine, Solomon, resigned to take a clerkship at Solomon. Bro. W. B. Stokes, visiting in Missouri, re- lieved by Bro. Wyatt. Contrary to all expecta- tions, lie returned unmarried. Bro. Webb, from Junction City niphts to days, vice Mr Plank, resigned Br" Vvb rs> r Digitized by CiOOQle

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238 The Railroad Telegrapher. from Ogdensburg nights to Junction City, Bro. Deighan returning there after several weeks in the hospital, relieved by Bro. Edison, who also re- lieved Bro. Hughey several days. Bro. Morrell, Loring, will kindly report prog- ress on his patent foot warmer. With the thermo 2j below zero, we are in position to appreciate such a device. Bro. Daniel Sewell, from Linwood to Plain- ville, relieved by Bro. E. B. Kennedy. Sister Sims, Lawrence, was off several days, relieved by Mr. Cain. Bro. H. D. Johnson, from Lincoln Center to Dorrance, relieving Bro. Babb, resigned. Bro. Edison, who relieved Bro. Hook, Manhat- tan, who, when called to Missouri owing to his brother being injured, also relieved Bro. Batchelor, Manhattan, owing to the serious illness and death of his- wife’s mother. Bro. J. H. Clayton, off several weeks visiting, was relieved by Mr. Cook. Bro. A. Firebaugh to Morganville regular, re- lieved at Olsburg by Bro. H. G. Miller, from Onaga, Bro. Dean at Onaga extra. Bro. Brown from Wamego to Onaga regular. Bro. A. C. Boyles from Tescott to Ogdensburg regular; Bro. Hubert resigned. Bro. A. E. Batchelor, former agent Rossvillc. is making quite a success in business at Wake- field. Bro. Russell, Stockdale, off several weeks, was relieved by Bro. Wyatt, later relieved by Mr. Cook, on a rush call to relieve Bro. Wade, Blue Springs. Bro. Druley to Soldier regular. Rule G claimed two more victims on this divi- sion, notwithstanding that Kansas is understood to be really dry. Bro. Dean relieved Bro. Farrell at St. Mary, who relieved Mr. Heyenen. Bro. Piper, Dorrance; Bro. Hoar, Linwood; Bro. Shannon, R. I. Jet.; Bro. Nickel, Lucas, and Bro. Wyatt have our thanks for applications and news. Bro. R. E. Lewis, Sylvan Grove, was relieved by Relief Agent Bro. Weedin. Mr. Long, one of the young extra men on the west end, is relieving at Plainville, Lincoln Ou- ter and other points on the west end. At the time this is written — January 21st — it is expected that your committee will meet the man- agement February 3d. and by the time this is printed, unless there are unexpected delays, it should have finished the revision of the schedule. The nominating petitions, financial statement and a circular letter from the general chairman have already been mailed you. If you have not received your copy, ask Bro. Hook for one. Bro. O. D. Jones from Beloit days to Culver agency; Bro. Steed to clerkship at Lawrence. Div. Con. H'yomtng Division — Bro. J. T. Gardner, of Laramie, was called to Kansas City as a witness in the D. & R. G. datnace suit pertaining to the death of a lineman. Bro. H. A. Smith, manager “KI” a few years ago. has been appointed V. P. & G. M. of the Laramie Stock Yards Company, lately incorpo- rated. Bro. Smith has been representing the South Omaha Stock Yards Company for the past two years. Bro. Charles Schnetzer, of North Platte, has heen assigned a trick in “U” Omaha. Bro. J. Langley, of “U” office, formerly on this division, was married Christmas. Congratulations. Bro. Osborne, of “CY” office, spent the holidays with relatives in Illinois, and Bro. Robinson of W’amsutter, with friends in Laramie. We are glad to note that Bro. Hill, of “CY'* Cheyenne yard, has heen reinstated. Bro. Harry Thompson, from the C. B. & Q., relieved Bro. C. C. Martin at Buford while the latter spent a month in California. Bro. H. E. Yarborough, of the W. U. in New York, is on second, and Bro. J. M. Stevenson, from the C. B. & Q-, on third, vice G. B. Shotliffe, relieving at Medicine Bow, Rock Hill and Sherman. Bro. Hughey’s report of December 21st shows the largest membership in the history of Division 6. But there are still a few nons left. If you can not secure their applications, give their names and addresses to Bro. Horiskey, who is an expert “angler.” Also see that brothers from other lines who arc enjoying the benefit of our schedule are transferred to Division 6. Bro. Wiles, a recent arrival, working the relief job temporarily. A. W. Woodruff, .trainmaster, has been trans- ferred from the Fifth to the Seventh District, and while the Fifth District boys regret his de- parture, they wish him success and assure the Seventh District boys of a “square deal” and courteous treatment from him as long as they do their part. Bro. C. A. Peterson, third Sherman, who was discharged for balancing a staff machine at the dispatcher’s request, was reinstated after being off duty one night. In selecting our local for the ensuing term and delegate to the convention in May, we should cast favoritism aside and elect a competent and. if possible, an experienced man, as our success depends to a great extent on our representative. Mr. Ware has agreed to meet our committee February 3d to consider a schedule revision, and an agreement will probably be reached immed'atelv. as he has always shown our committee the utmost consideration. If you have not paid your special assessment, do so at once, as our committee will he on heavy expense and needs the money. Bro. F. E. Smith has been assigned third Rock Run. Bro. Clarks is on Wallace second pending bulletin, and Bro. Thompson, from Buford, is on third Hanna extra. , Telephones are being installed on the Sixth District, and a new coal chute is being erected at Bitter Creek. Bro. J. E. Creer. agent and postmaster at Tip- ton, has returned from a visit in Tennessee. He was relieved by H. A. Tallman. who returned East, and T. P. Meehan U now at Rawlins. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 239 Bro. J. N. Owen, from Black Buttes, relieved Bro. Dunn on third Bitter Creek, who went to third Buford regular. Later Owens returned to Black Buttes, relieving J. D. Morrison, who went to Kansas City. Ye Scribe was assigned third Bitter Creek, re- lieved at Dale ' Creek by Bro. Stevenson, from Buford. Bro. O. P. Mimsey, first 4*ed Desert, has gone into the poultry business on the side. Bro. Massingill, third Hermosa, has resigned and gone with the Florida East Coast. No notes from the Eighth and Ninth District boys. The Sixth District is solid; only one non on the Fifth and four on the Seventh. Banner awarded the Sixth District. The “live wires” who contributed to this write- up arc Bros. Horiskey, Moyer, Shedd, Yarborough and Chilton. • Wanted: Notes from every office on the Wyoming Division, mail to reach me at Bitter Creek, Wyoming, before the 19th of each month. Bros. Peterson, of Sherman, Stevenson, of Bu- ford and Masingill, of Hermosa, have left for the A. C. L., relief unknown. H. 'A. Matheny, D. C. Bitter Creek. Wyo. IK r. Division — St. Vrains has been opened as a night and day office, with Bro. Harry Beegle, of the Pennsyl- vania on nights. Bro. Johnson, agent Dacono, on vacation, was relieved by Student Agent Noon. Bro. Marshall, agent lliflf, spent the holidays with friends and relatives in Missouri, relieved by Bro. Whitney, of first Sterling. Bro. Parcell, agent Merino, spent his holidays with friends in Des Moines, Iowa, relieved by Mr. Stcbbins, from Plattesville second. Bro. Ownby, agent Merino, called aw^y several days owing to sickness, was relieved by Bro. Meade, of second there. The paint gang is making things look like new along the D. P., now. and the depot at Merino is to be remodeled by tearing out the living rooms, making the office and waiting room larger. Bro. Henry, Sterling third, spent an enjoyable week in Denver recently. It is now Bros. Hill and Caldwell, at Agate, and it will soon be Bro. Hatfield also. Bro. I. W. Thompson, of the Grand Division, is relieving Agent Houston, at Strasburg. Bro. Dorf has returned from a three week.-’ lay off, relieving Bro. Floyd at Sharon Springs, who has gone to the Postal at Kansas City. Bro. Dorf recently drew second Oakley. Mr Kitchullen, Oakley third, hurt in a run away, returned to St. Louis. Every brother should make it his personal duty to keep after every new man who lights, and if he can’t produce the necessary, keep at him until lie does. Also keep after the old material. No man has any good reason for staying out of any- thing so beneficial to him as our Order. Keep eternally at them. Constant dripping will wear away a sto^e, likewise constant hammering will finally get them to understand that it is to their credit in every way to join us in our struggle for more pay and better working conditions. Show them where the telegraphers of this country would be if they were not organized, and how small they appear when they sit around and draw the increased wages etc., which our Order has secured. My thanks are due to Bros. Parcell, Touliy Norris and Larsen, for contributions to this write- up. L. C. Duenweg, Agate, Colo. CARD OF THANKS. Omaha, January 15, 1913. To the Union Pacific Railroad Telegraphers — Ne- braska, Kansas , Wyoming and Colorado Divi- sions: We make grateful acknowledgment of the most beautiful floral blanket, sent by the various divi- sions, and wish to express through The Railroad 1 elegrapher, our many thanks and deep apprecia- tion of the tender sentiments conveyed by these flowers, accepted as a tribute of respect from those who knew and loved our dear departed daughter and sister best. Believe us most grate- ful for this splendid remembrance, sincerely, Mrs. M. A. Vapor. Walton Vapor, Edith Vapor Traeukle, Canadian Pacific Ry. B. C. Dii‘ision/ First District — Most all the hoys are settled for the winter, hut there are still a few coming and going. I’ll have to ask someone on the west end branches to tell us what is going on. There are too many new ones for my memory. There are still some “Misters” over that way too. Strange how some persons like to get something for nothing. Bro. H. J. Clark and wife, of Three Valley, spent Christmas holidays in Vernon, relieved by “Mister” Ingles, Three Valley nights. Bro. Martin, agent Ducks, off a few days recently, was relieved by Mr. Brooks, nights there, and he by a new man. Bro. Ashdown, agent at Notch Hill, spent a fi w days recently in Calgary, relieved by Bro. t . \ Porter, night there, and lie by a new man. Bro. C. S. Ireland, Tappen days, spent Christ mas in Vancouver, relieved by Mr. Noble, win also relieved Bro. W. A. O’Dell at Tappen nights, when he bid in Rogers Pass days. Bro. C. E. Robitaille, agent Salmon Arm. <01 his annual trip this year took in the sunny south, relieved by Relieving Agent Bro. Kccch. Bro. \V. If. Price, agent Field, was off a few days recently testing the prairie weather. A new job “Kelowna.” included in the 1 i-t schedule, was bid in by Bro. II. W. S a ». rdfac* leaving Golden agency open for bids. Several Other job* are open nr bid-, in.stlv for telegraphers. Cp.rt 1724. Digitized by CiOOQle

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240 The Railroad Telegrapher. Manitoba Division, District One — I was appointed correspondent for this district division at our regular meeting at Dryden, Ont., January nth. Among those present were: Bros. Campbell, Healy, Archihald, Cross, Ralph, Hollingshead, Gil- christ, Cloutier, Whitmore, Hinchliffe, Galvin, Withrow and the night man from Tache. It was a fair attendance considering the cold weather and the train connections, but were somewhat sur- prised not to see any one representing the three terminals. Bro. Wilton, of Kenora, could not attend owing to some important business at home. Bro. Campbell, our local chairman, explained how the new schedule rate list was drawn out, and how hard for the committee to satisfy everyone. The next schedule however, will favor those who did not get much of a raise this time. The position of relieving dispatcher at Kenora, was left to be considered. The nomination of Bro. Campbell, for local chairman and delegate to the convention was read, also that of Bro. Gil- bert, as alternate. We understand the name of another member has been sent in since for nom- ination as alternate to the convention. We expect Bro. Campbell will be elected by acclamation as local chairman. On motion of Bro. Gilchrist, seconded by Bro. Hinchliffe, our local chairman was awarded $50.00 for his past services. The meeting adjourned at 23K. After the meet- ing, Loc 1 Chainflan Campbell invited us all to an oyster supper at his cosy little home, which was enjoyed by every one, and it was an early hour of the morning that we left, thanking Bro. and Mrs. Campbell for their courtesy. Boys send in your first month’s increase, pay up your dues and be up-to-date. Hope all the boys have paid their dues. No card, no favor. Bro. Cloutier, Whitemouth, has been appointed division correspondent. Please send him all the news items you can get by the 15th of each month. It is impossible for one man to get all the news on the whole district, and nothing shows up better for a division than a good write-up. Let’s turn over a new leaf and start in the new year by sending the correspondent all the news we can get. Cert. 765. Alberta Division — This division has been without a write-up for some time, largely owing to your correspondent taking a vacation, but he has now settled down to work again. The new schedule is something to “write home about,” and is easily worth the first month's increase and then some. If any of the boys have not yet remitted their increase to Bro. Wilton, now is the time to get busy. Protracted negotia- tions such as we have passed through, make ser- ious inroads on our exchequer, and it must be kept in good shape to meet all demands that may- be made upon it. Bro. A.' J. Taylor,, of Castor, has been com- pelled to lay off for two or three months to get rested up, and has gone to the coast. He has our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Bro. H. B. Williams relieved him. Bro. J. R. Wilkinson, from the T. H. & B., is at Castor nights, R. H. Fox, relieving at Nevis. Bro. R. L. Mcllvecn, bid in Bankhead agency, vice Bro. Moth resigned. Bros. Thoroughman and Trickey, will probably secure the new stations, Veteran and Consort. The latter is being relieved at Coronation, by Bro. Lawler. Bro. Reid, bid in and has moved to Halkirk agency. Bro. L. G. Tallman, Gadsby, spent his two weeks’ vacation at home, relieved by Bro. A. J. Farley. We regret to hear of Superintendent Uren’s illness, and hope he may soon be in harness again. Mr. Hobkirk is acting superintendent meanwhile. The new card looks pretty good, and I would advise all those who have not yet done so, to make themselves the owners of one without delay. Div. Cor. Lake Superior Division, Chapleau Subdivision — A number of the Bros, on the Chapleau and White River Subdivisions had quite a social gather- ing in the Y. M. C. A., at Chapleau, January 3rd; many subjects were discussed, and the general opinion was that we should have a meeting more frequently, also a write-up in every issue of Thi Telegrapher. Work a little harder for the Order than we have been doing in the past, and see that the few nons on our subdivision are brought in before our next issue. Four new offices were opened in January, mostly filled with new men. Bro. Stewart has returned from a week in Toronto, and Bro. Hatch from a month in Lon- don, relieved by Bro. Brown, and he by Bro. Ward. Bro. Singer, wire operator, has resigned and gone. Bro. W. Nesbit has taken the Hobson agency, relieved by Mr. Hamilton, who has been here six months, and it’s time he was lining-up. Bro. Carling has gone to Carter second. Bro. Thompson is still warming his feet hy an occasional 7-mile walk. Our local chairman is now chief dispatcher. Bro. Hogg is quite a curler, notwithstanding the fact his hair remains straight. We are all glad to see Dispatcher Bro. Johnson back with us again. Car Checker Jones has our deepfelt sympathy; he has gone to Toronto to take a $60 station agents course in the Dominion “Ham” Factory. Bro. White has been appointed head cook; good business; keep after the nons till they say, “yes,” and be ready to hand them their papers; good idea is to have a supply on hand. “Lin*-Up” “Mn.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 24 J London & Windsor Subdivisions — Things have changed since Hoham died. They tell os in Walsh’s poetry, Look in the farmers advocate, they cried. And see how they class ‘*Pat Coakley.” ’Tis true he is a warrior bold, In railway circles far and near. And if the gangs do not take hold, He puts them in the clear. They tell about a motor bike That tried to fly the air, But found ’twas better on the pike. It was easier on the hair. F. W. N. was at the helm, And Thomas O. in front, There’s not a soul in this realm Who saw them do the stunt. But Cardiffs plasters fixed them up, They belong to the safety league, you see; The one thing shy in this Bitter Cup, Was dear old “Pat Coakley.” We won’t say more about these two, Their both good heads, you bet, But that picture show of Walsh’s Crew! They’re an awful looking set. Old Dan Tucker with the frying pan. In other words, “one lung.” He takes the ribbon from piper Dan And a small slice of “Lee Chung.” Nothing wrong with the man called “boss;” Let me give you a gentle tip, The man at the end has suffered a loss And took the blood out of Gyp. Now here’s to the boys on the old C. P., The grandest bunch in the land. Always happy and full of glee. And ready to give the glad hand. Now take a whirl at the boys in “N,” A bunch whom you seldom see From start to finish they number ten. And are solid O. R. T. No card no favors is the sign up there. But always willing to lend a sou So get in line, you polar bear, And get your journal from L. W. Q. Did you ever hear of district two, A division on the old C. P., From Islington west all way through, A finer bunch you seldom see. The beauty of this noted pike. It don’t support a “non.” Call that dandy if you like, But better still a swell bon-ton. They can talk about their other lines # As often as they see fit, But the C. P. R. pulls dow*n their blinds. And makes them drop the mit. If all the lads on this old pike. Were loaded up to flee; 1 They’d sail across the ocean wide, And clean up old Turkee. So now dear boys I say adieu Without further pro or con, Stand firm and fast like soldiers true, And let the “bear” hug every “nojj.” Cert. 179- New York Central R. R. Putnam Division — The result of combined efforts in rounding up the nons on this division has been very encourag- ing. It is now Bro. Brandon, and we have prom- ises of several more. The Yonkers trolley men’s strike January 1st to the 15th. made business on the Yonkers branch very heavy. Van Cortlandt station being kept open till midnight; Bro. Brandon covering this trick. Miss Peterson, acting agent there, pending bids, found the work too heavy, and was relieved by Bro. Wall. Sister LaFarge, second Gettys Square," has had a chance to find out what selling tickets is like. Bro. Ward is on second “JS” tower. No bids received yet. Bro. Keating is relieving him at Ardsley. An extension has been built to the Nepperhan station combining that station and the carpet works office into one agency, which will be assumed by Mr. Martin from the carpet works. Bro. Teachman, agent Nepera Park, has had several attacks of serious illness, relieved by Bro Tuttle, of the Harlem, who also relieved Mr. Crowley, second Elmsford, while off a week sick Millwood block office had to be closed one day owing to Bro. Strever having to relieve at Elms- ford. The few delinquent members should pay up their dues and get in good standing before it becomes necessary to pay the extra amount to join over again. Remember all claims to your insurance ceases after you are 60 days in arrears. Bro. Bird, agent Croton Lake, should put him- self in good standing in his home division, and then transfer to us. Bros. Brown and Durning, agent and freight clerk, at Yorklown, have changed positions for the winter, while Bro. Brown is residing in New York Bro. Dellworth, agent Amawalk, had the mis- fortune to lose his house and all the content* by fire. Bro. McMahon, received very painful injuries to his hand recently, while unloading milk can* from the express car. Bros. Bantelle, Greenwalt and Ward, attended the ball given by the Terminal and F.lectric Divi sion at New York. The new main line double track opened Jan uary 20th, between Grey Oaks and Ardsley, mak- ing a registering station at these points t r ;c trains “Boomer.' Digitized by kjOOQle

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242 The Railroad Telegrapher. River Division — F. Van Woert is now extra brakeman on the Mohawk Division. Bro. Tchan. sick, relieved by Bro. Wolfe, who was relieved by Mr. Vandenburg. The new Y. M. C. A. at Ravena is near com- pletion, a decided improvement over the old cars in use at present. Bro. Gaydette, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Russell, who also relieved Bro. Hcavey. Bro. Houghtaling attended the telegraphers’ con- vention at Tannersville, relieved by Mr. Clark. Bro. Buddington, spending a few days in the Catskills, on account of ill health, was relieved by Mr. Bruin. He and A. C. Bogart have left us. Bro. Bush was off a few days, and Bros. Ferrill and Hoag, are off sick. The successful bidders on recent positions arc: Bros. Houghtaling. “CW;” Foland, “CA;” Win- ters, “YVR;” Schoonmaker, “MX;” Gurnee, “HN;" Hickcox, “CW;“ Osterhoudt, “GY;” Fow- ler, “MP” and Greene, “MI,” and Mr. Donahue, '‘MX.” All positions awarded straight. The nons, who say we have done nothing for them still go in the pay car and draw increased wages seceured by the O. R. T. New members since January ist, are W. C. Hamilton, M. J. Hydo and Geo. Winters, starting 1913 with a clear gain of four at the same time in 191.2. On account of the poor attendance at the last meeting in Haverstraw, Local Chairman Marcin- kowski has discontinued the meetings there, and we resume our monthly meetings at Newburgh at 7: jo p. ni., the 3rd Saturday of each month. A neat sum was raised by our drawing. Brothers, help us bring in the nons. Good rea- sons exist why all should bring every ounce of effort to hear to bring ahout a solid organization. Support your committee by giving them something to depend upon. Cert. 9 Hudson Division, Middle Section — We are very sorry to learn ot the death of Bro. E. Mnnion’s mother and extend to him our deepest sympathy. Bro. Yost, relieved him on third S. S.. 60. Bro. “Polly” Smith, relief operator, relieved Bro. Clark, while off sick. Bro. Bumster, on first “OX.” till bid in, has gone back to first “BK." Bro. Kraft, third “BK.” has hid in second “CW" again. A new relief job has been put on at Peekskill. The holder is required to be qualified in “SO,” and “HU” office and all the towers on the Hud- son Division. The three men at S. S. 60, were each present'd with a box of cigars at Christmas. Bro. McXiven, first “BK.” is now on third trick there, pending bids. The outlying switch shanty west of S. S. 69. also S. S. 69 and 70. have been dispensed with on account of the four tracking having been com- pleted. This has caused some displacements Bro. Connors, first at outlying switch cabin, took third S. S. 72, displacing Bro. P. Simmons, who takes the extra list. Bro. Yost, second, and. Bro. Everett, third, from the same cabin, also go on the extra list. Bro. Van Wey. first S. S. 70, dis- placed Bro. Connors, third S. S. 72, the latter brother takes three months* leave. Bro. Morris, second S. S. 70, displaced Bro. Rivenburg, third S. S. 75, the latter displaced Bro. Trowbridge, second S. S. 75, who goes extra. Bro. Lasher, first S. S. 69, displaced Bro. Haug, first 6 2, who displaced Bro. R. Dedrick, third S. S. 62, who dis- placed Bro. Baker, second 62. Bro. A. Dedrick, second S. S. 69, displaced Bro. Truesdell, third S. S. 61, who goes extra. Bro. Briggs, third S. S. 69, also goes extra. North End — D. P. Shea, second S. S. 90, while off sick, was telieved by Bro. Huddleston. Bro. J. H. Allardicc, second S. S. 91, while off reporting for the eye test, relieved by Bro. Bou- cher. Bro. M. Smith, agent at Schodack, on his annual vacation, was relieved by Bro. Sutherland. Bro. Taylor, Rightmeyer, and Smith, S. S. 87. have some work ahead of them, as the- Walsh Kahl Construction Company have started opera- tions there. Many of the brothers do not take enough inter- est to attend the monthly meeting. This is the only way that you can find out what is going on, what the committee is doing. The brothers should be able to get out once a month. We had twenty- five at the last meeting; see if you can’t beat it the next time. Hudson Division South End — At the regular meeting held January 21st, Bro. A. Hyde was elected secretary and treasurer for the coming year; we are to be congratulated on electing so ablt a brother for that office. We extend Bro. J. M. Clark, S. S. 52, our fraternal sympathy, owing to the death of his wife. The general committee are to meet the manage- ment for a new schedule and working rules. Local Chairman Fraleigh, ufd in S. S. 54, New Hamburg. Bro. Clough, second 52, bid in first 52, and Bro. Gallagher, second 46, bid in first 4*>. At the meeting on Tuesday night, the brothers on the north end presented Bro. Currie, our for- mer -chairman, with a solid gold watch fob. The new position of relief operator on the south end, and in the dispatcher's office, was bid in by Bro. G. M. I* ay, of Germantown. Understand Bro. D. Torpy has resigned, to go in other fields. We expect to have the general chairman on th's division soon, so get busy with those nons. Ballots will soon he out for the vote for local chairman and delegate; be sure and mail your vote, and when you mark your ballot, be sure that it is for the one you are sure will make t*e best man for the office. A. A. S., Div. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 243 IN MEMOR1AM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom to call to her heavenly home the dearly beloved wife of our worthy and esteemed Bro. J. M. Clark, in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resohcd, That the members of Hudson Division Xo. 8, of the O. R. T., extend to the sorrowing brother and members of his family, their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved . That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. A. Clough, x W. J. Bumster, F. P. Fraleigii. Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her heavenly home the beloved mother of Bro. E. Manion, be it therefore Resolved, That the members of Hudson Division Xo. 8,-0. R. T., extend to the sorrowing brother and the members of the afflicted family, their sin-* cere and heartfelt sympathy in the sad hours of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved t That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread «>n the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Tei.ergapher for publication. W. Buyse, J. H. Slater. A. A. Smith. Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 19th, 1912. Order R. R. Telegraphers: Dear Sirs: In behalf of my parents, my brothers and sis- ters, I take this opportunity to thank the many splendid members of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers. who recently attended the funeral of my youngest brother, Arthur. Xo more impressive honor could have been bestowed, in life, upon one whom death claimed all too soon, than to have been so beautifully remembered,* by the men he loved and respected as friends, associates and fellow workers. One of the most valued things he possessed was taken from my young brother when he was forever cut off from daily commingling with men of your fine qualities. You may all be assured that your presence at the final obsequies was a comfort to Arthur’s grief-laden parents, and to all his kin, who suffered untold grief, because he could not have been spared to us awhile longer. Signed, Faithfully yours, Wm. A. Rafter, Sporting Editor. The Standard Union Grand Central Terminal and Electric Division — Our sixth annual entertainment and ball held in Palm Garden, N. Y., January 26th, was the best ever, and those who did not .attend can not realize what they missed. There were about 200 couples in the grand march, which was led by Bro. M. J. Geoghegan and Miss Dollie Leddy, assisted by Bro. O. F. Berghorn and Miss Belle Petry. Among those we missed were: Bros. T. M. Pierson, Ted Gallagher and Rief, from Division 37, “Andy" Leonard, from 44. “Doc" Manion and the silver tongued orator Terry, from 29, Bfo. Woolley, from the Putnam Division, Fuller and Linn, from 26, and others, who have repeatedly remarked they would not miss our ball for any- thing. They will all he called upon for an explan- ation. Many of the boys who intended to go home early and get some sleep, failed to do so. The crow-d did not begin to thin out until about 3 o’clock. It’s good we only hold one a year. Bros. Spaulding, of the Harlem, and Bro. Bou- telle, from the Putnam Division, and Bro. Green- wald and wife, from Dunwoodie, were among those who enjoyed themselves fully. Bro. Lester, our valiant impressario, covered a lot of ground, a la Ty Cobb, while looking after *the show. He looked very pleased when one of the performers sang “Just Someone.’’ Bro. Alrutz looked after the reception end of the affair, and was kept quite busy entertaining our guests, and he and his committee did it to perfection. A lot more of our good brothers helped to entertain themselves and others. We missed Bro. Stringham, who was unable to be present on account of his mother’s death. Bro. Doolley was as busy as the proverbial one armed paper hanger, while piling the shekels into the strong box. Bro. Murty was here, there and everywhere about the hall, keeping an eye on things. Bros. Gray, Coslar, Appleby and Jack Howe, formerly X’. Y. C. men. were present, and ha I a good time. Bros. Shields and Van Xostrand, were also there, and we were surely pleased to see them. Bro. John Moss’ nephew. J. K. Moss, sang finely during the entertainment and the audience appreciated his efforts very much. Pro. Pequigney, from the Erie, was there in all his splendor. Bro. Hirschficld enjoyed himself as usual, enter- taining the ladies. Bros. Curran, Kahn and Conns didn’t miss a single dance. Bros. Madigan and Stcgmati were there, as hand- some as ever. Bro. Wright entertained a party of lady friends from Yonkers. \\ c had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Fitzgerald, who handled the Yonkers’ trolley «t«ike so sue- cessfully. He was the guest of Br <■. Lester Bro. Wright entertained a party of lady friends from Brooklyn. Handd is •*., I.,, ” ladies, particularly if tin \ fn,M. f'.rn,.kl\n Digitized by kjOOQle

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244 The Railroad Telegrapher. We never saw a jollier or more contented crowd. Everybody was happy and good natured. We wish to express our appreciation to those who made the affair so successful that it was. Bro. Stimson has a story to tell about trying to dispose of his dog up in the Ramapo Mountains. It's all right. Div. Co*. Norfolk & Western Ry. Norfolk Division — Most of the extra men are kept busy, work holding up pretty good for them. Chief Dispatcher Bray has returned afer sev- eral months’ absence, on account of ill health. Night Chief Page, returns shortly when Bro. John Fitzgerald will go to the west end as third trick dispatcher. Bro. J. H. Shipp has been reinstated and assigned fourth in “K” office. Bro. Pressnell, third at Blackstone, off a few nights, was relieved by Mr. Jones. Bro. S. E. Sutherland, Wilson, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Buckley, relief agent; Bro. Comer, third Ford, off a few nights on account of sickness, relieved by Mr. Hardy, an old timer, recently returned, and Bro. J. T. Sutherland, third Well- ville, off a few nights, was relieved by an extra man. We now have double track from Burkeville to Epes, just east of Nottoway, and it was recently put in service from Foggy, new office, to Spout Spring. It will be pushed all possible this year. The writer was unable to attend the meeting at Crewe on night of January 18th, but it was a very good one, about eleven being present. The brothers will all be sorry to hear of the continued ill health of Bro. J. E. Holland, of Myrtle, who has returned from the west with little or no improvement. The time for election is drawing near. Let us hope the best available men will be chosen. Drop a few notes to box 277, Crewe, Va., and we will be able to make a better Ihowing in the journal for this division. Cert. 374. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to re- move from our midst, our beloved brother and co-worker, Ennis H. Williams, a tried and true brother, a loyal friend and faithful in the dis- charge of his duties, be it therefore Resolved, That the members of Division 14, O. R. T., extend to the bereaved wife and children their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this division, a copy furnished the bereaved family, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. J. E. Thomason, G. J. Cushwa, L. W. Lunsford, Committee. Michigan Central R. R. Michigan Central System Division No. 16 is going along in its good old way, making straight for the home base. No dying on first, second or third for us. While our division has had no sen- sational career, still we have made progress. The only way to realize this is to compare our first schedule with the present one and note the dif- ference. Those who are impatient because they have not obtained all that they feel that they should have received, should look into this matter carefully. You are now entitled to bid in any vacancy you are qualified to handle. The bulletin- ing of exclusive agents' positions has been ad- justed, and hereafter we do not expect any diffi- culty in regard to the bulletining of positions. Any local items that you may hear of, forward to your local chairman or any officer of your divi- sion and they will see that same is forwarded to St. Louis. We have a strong organization, always have been treated fairly by our officials and feel cer- tain that we will be so treated in the future. Instead of having a dozen dffferent committees to deal with, there will be only one to represent the interests that we are entitled to represent. Cert. 71. Middle Division — Bro. Loehr, who relieved Telegrapher Stewart, at Bloomingdale, on sick list, later bid in Lawton second, nights, but on account of the scarcity of relief agents, relieved Bro. Graham, at Parma, while off sick, Telegrapher Appleman going to Lawton. Bro. Hovarter, from the Wabash, relieved Bro. Shea, at Albion, while off with the grip. Bro. C. M. Brown has resumed at Hares, after an absence several months owing to sickness. Hastings second, abolished, making this import- ant station a one-man position. Grass Lake second opened again after several years, owing to heavy traffic. Several more posi- tions would probably be opened if men could be secured to fill them. On December the 28th a rousing meeting was held at Jackson, with about forty members in attendance, and a very pleasant and profitable time was had. The meeting was addressed by Third Vice-President D. Campbell, and listened to with interest. A number of exclusive agents, train dispatchers and lcvermen were in attendance. Our monthly meeting at Detroit should be better attended, especially by members living in Detroit, and close by. This meeting is held on the third Monday of each month, and is our regular system meeting. All are invited to attend from any division. The transfer of the important exclusive agencies of Ann Arbor, Albion and Cassopolis, recently, without being bulletined, was taken up with the officials in due form, with the result that they have now been bulletined. The bidding has become animated, but the result is as yet unknown, as these items must go to press before the six days allowed are up. Cert. 71. # Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 245 Pennsylvania R. R. Lines East. Renovo Division, East End — On January 10th a rousing day and night meet- ing was held at the City Hall, Emporium, with a splendid attendance, upwards of thirty members from various parts of the division, being present. General Chairman Miller and Local Chairman Fidler, of Baltimore, and Arendt, of Foxburg, each gave us an excclleAt line-up of the situation, and their presence was productive of much good. Our general chairman compares favorably with Bryan, Roosevelt, John Mitchell and other noted orators in every particular. Bro. Miller’s main theme was “organization.” The enginemen, firemen, trainmen and conductors received more salary than we did, because he sa d these men in the other occupations were clamoring for admission in their respective orders, while we had to almost get down on our knees and beg telegraphers to become members of the O. R. T. The other orders being more strongly organized received better treatment and recognition than we telegraphers, brain workers supposed to represent the “flower” of the forces of the transportation department, but with all our education and brain power, we do not appear to see% the benefits of organization, or will not see them and keep on complaining, because other union bodies receive a just compensation for their work, simply by organ- izing, while the telegraphers have to be coaxed, exhorted and begged continually to get in line. It is a shameful situation, but nevertheless, a true one. Let us keep at the nons and try and make them see the light. Bro. Fidler is a man of few words, but what he says counts. He is a hustler from away back, and the State of Maryland as well as Division 17, can well be proud of this honored son. Bro. Arendt represents the best blood of the grand old Keystone State, he is a fighter in the good cause, and his remarks put new fire into our veins. Bros. Miller, Fidler and Arendt are martyrs to the cause of free Americanism, having all been discharged for daring to conic out like men and fight our battles. It is the duty of all of us to keep up our dues*, pay the committee assessment, and keep up the M. B. D., and in this way help them to keep up the fight for our ultimate victory, which will surely come. The Buffalo Division was well represente i at the meeting. Every member present made some appropriate remarks, and Bro. Kane is to be complimented on his excellent ideas of conducting our meetings. Foreman VV. W. Johnson, father of Bro. Clar- ence Johnson, of Huntley, is in the Renovo hos- pital undergoing an operation, we extend our sym- pathy and hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. C. A. Dice, of Sterling Run, is rapidly improving in health. We expect six new applications this pay-day. Bro. Tom Johnson, of Division 52, and his two brothers are working 6n this division. Bro. Harry Kepler, of Renovo, has resigned, and gone to the Bessemer R. R. We wish him suc- cess. E. S. Randolph, second, “JN” while going down the tower steps during the high windstorm, Jan- uary 18th, was blown to the bottom, severely cut on the head antf bruised about the body. It will be some time before he will be able to be out again, we all extend sympathy to him. This storm also blew the roof from a barn at Round Island, landing it on the wires, too feet distant, cutting Renovo off for over three hours. During the recent floods, Bro. Hoffman, second Bensinger, had to dig down twenty feet to drain his cellar, losing 200 cans of mountain huckle- berries and blackberries, and 100 bushels of pota- toes. It is now Bros. N. B. Huling, third Ridgway; Jay Simpson, third Hulings and Harry O’Brien, first Wistar. The O. R. T. Orchestra will soon be organized, with Bros. Goodwin, Rosenkranz and Goodwin, finished musicians on the violin and piano, and Bros. Crosby, Blassey, Hoffman, Sullivan, Kane and McMackin, accomplished vocalists; Bro. Frampton, Scahonda, has charge of the finances, and our Telegraphers social club is bound to be a success. Bro. Frampton is also dealing in safety razors. Sister Ethel Fisher, third Howards, is enjoying a week’s visit with relatives in New York. Bro. Blassey. second Rathbus, was in Buffalo recently, purchasing roofing material for his new residence on M-ain street. Hereafter kindly send your news to Bro. W. S Barner, Box 373, Kane, Pa., or Bro. Sullivan, at Emporium, before the 20th of each month. Brothers and Sisters don’t forget your dues, and the extra dollars for the committee, let us stick together, and everything is bound to come our way. Div. Cor. Renox’o Division, West End — Bro. L. R. Burlingame, is on second Kane “KZ,” vice Bro. Crawford, who is improring slowly. The new block telephone line between Kane and Erie has been completed. Bro. Wm. G. Wade, bid in relief schedule No. 3, between Tohnsonburg and Irvineton; Bro. K. C. Hildum, third Clarendon, and Sister Ruth Sullivan, third Ludlow. Bro. L. Griskey, has returned from a visit to his home in Scranton and Elmira, N. Y., to P R. tower, Kane, second. Would be glad to receive some notes from Bros. Jordan, at Erie and Armstrong, at Corrv. Brothers, get after those nons west of Kane, working with you. Mr. Sheahan, second Clarendon, was relieved a week, owing to sickness, by C. W. Morse, third, F. N. Warren, relieved by Miss Hanley, and she by Mr. Wade, extra. S. W. Johnson, bid in Ludlow first; Mr. R"’> erts. third ; S. M Erie, bid in relief schedule V. Digitized by CiOOQle

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246 The Railroad Telegrapher. 4, and Bro. J. E. Feulner, third Belle Valley tower, bid in third Spring Creek, putting third 5. M. and B. V., on bulletin. Bro. B. H. Woodruff, first “DW" tower, War- ren Jet., taken suddenly sick on duty, relieved by Bro. Connely of second, relieved by Mr. Morse, F. N. Warren Yard third, and he by Mr. Kerr, extra. W. S. B.. Div. Cor. Sunbury Division — Two interesting meetings were held in Sunbury, January 7th, with a large attendance at both. Bros. Miller, Fidler and others made forceful addresses outlining the conditions. The result of the election of chairman, etc., will soon be made know-n, and I wish to say, if re-elected, I will serve the boys as I have in the past. The best faith of your loyalty is to stop knocking, pay your dues promptly, and get an up-to-date. I leceive no salary, but if I lose any time to hold a meeting, I am allowed my railroad salary and expenses. I have to pay the money out of my own pocket for all expenses connected with my office, until re-imbursed through the proper channels. I pay my own dues and insurance, and have carried a card going on nine years, and am doing my best and won’t give up the fight until we cither win or lose. Any one desiring to know what is being done can be enlightened by writing or asking the general chairman. Bro. E. W. Trexler. resigned, writes from Chattanooga, Tenn., that you need a card to work on the southern roads. Bro. W. G. Levan, went to “BM” tower third, upon closing of “UN” tower, Bro. McHenry bid- ding in the new position at “H” tower. Mr. Ifawbecker has gone to the Williamsport Division. We are getting tired of hearing, “I will be with you soon,” and should sec that the nons nearby, and working with us fill out the blanks they have been supplied with, and send them in with the $8.25 necessary to join in February. Mr. Ilawbecker, third at “RT,” resigned, to go on the Williamsport Division. If any of the boy* have not paid their dues to date, and think of not doing so, think seriously before you do it, as you may make a great mistake, as there is no getting over the old adage. In unionism there is strength. Cert. ii. Allegheny Division — Bro. C. O. Will. “K” office extra, is back on his regular relief job, vice Bro. McCoy, who has “AG” message job, extra. Bro. Golden, first “BO,” bid in “VO,” second, Bro. Hodge formerly there, is at his home in South Carolina, sick. We wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. A. B. Caldwell, third “NY,” hid in first “ST.” Bro. Luttrcll was off a few days recently on account of sickness. Agent Barnes bid in East Sandy agency, and first trick. This office will be moved to the south end of the siding shortly. Bros. Kline and Hovis, attended a recent dance at Brandon, doing the turkey trot and bunny hug to perfection. Center street job in Oil City, has been made a train director’s office, with C. P. Sloan, on firs- F. VV. Pierson, second, and Bro. Fornoff, third. Bro. C. B. Johnson, third Bell, is now on third “^TB.” There seems to be a special attraction fer him at Rouseville. Bros. J. F. Schneider, Rebolt, Hooks, Miller and Logue recently attended the chicken show in Pittsburg. Several new members have been added to our list, which with those promised next pay day. leaves only eight more nons between Kiski and O’l City. The last meetings at Red Bank were very well attended, especially the morning meeting. If the first trick men don’t attend the evening meetings there better in the future, they will be discon- tinued, some of these who do not attend the meet- ings are the ones to do all the kicking and knock- ing about not being able to hear anything. Pay no attention to our enemies who arc traveling over the line trying to discourage us. * Don’t lis- ten to that kind of talk, you can always learn the truth from your friends. Things are progressing nicely with our case, it is now u^ to the higher officials to do business for us, all we have to do is to stand loyal and not get impatient. Those who attended the meet- ings at Red Bank, know what is being done1 now. If anything new turns up before another meeting, we will endeavor to let you hear about it, either through the journal or by letter. Cert. 18. Monongahelo Division — The two meetings at Monongahela City, on Thursday, January 23d, were fairly attended con- sidering the bad weather, but some of the boys failed to come who could have attended without any trouble. Bros. Fidler and Arendt gave us very good talks, dwelling mainly on the facts that con- front us on the P. R. R. at the present time. Bro. D. Adler, has gone south, on sick leave. We wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. E. C. Kasten wears a smile very broad these days owing to a recent visit of the stork. Congratulations. Extra Dispatcher Eagan, has returned to second “OB,” after an absence of several months, doing relief dispatcher’s work. Mr. Gochnour returning to “WN.” Bro. Thos. Connolly, has been assigned to “PA.” H. S. Johnson, is on third “PA,” during Extra Dispatcher Holloway’s absence. Bro. Thos. Con- nolly has been assigned to “PA.” Bro. H. C. Henne, severely hurt recently alight- ing from a street car near his home, is doing nicely. The new bridge at West Brownsville, is rapidly nearing completion, causing quite a change in thi* tracks. It is understood there will be an inter- locking at that point in the near future. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 247 Brothers, let us start the new year by doing all we can to upbuild our organization, it is a duty that you owe to yourself and to your fellow em- ployes. Cert. 20 Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions — The members have all paid their dues in full for the ensuing term. What better record do you want to show the loyalty of the brothers and sisters to the good cause we represent. This has all been brought about by the activity of the entire membership, and your Local Chairman, Bro. A. C. Grieb, joins in congratulating you for this noble work. Without your help and assistance, this never could have been accomplished. Drum- ming up the membership for dues, is a thing of the past on the Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions, which shows that good true union men who know their duty go and do it. Six new members during January and several promised sure for February, shows that the boys are waking upf keep on looking ahead of you, never look back, nor stop to think what you have done in the past, but keep pushing ever onward. Our General Chairman, Bro. J. F. Miller, ad- dressed the two joint meetings at Sunbury, and one at Lockhaven, during the past month, which were well attended. We all extend Bro. Miller our heartiest congratulations for the good work he has done, and arc all very glad to know that he has been restored to health again, and is able to come out among us. Bro. T. E. Fidler, member of the general committee, was with us at the same meetings, and his talk was enjoyed by all. We all admire and love Bro. Fidler for his loyalty to the cause, and the members are all showing it in no uncertain tone. May God ever bless both Bro. Miller and the whole general committee, and may their lives be spared to do wonderful things for the men whom they represent. Quite a number of jobs up for bids now; keep on the lookout for the one you want. “WO” new office Williamsport bid in by the following Bros.: W. S. Nicely, first; L. C. Her* rold, second and C. F. Wasser, third, another solid office. Relief schedules discontinued De- cember 10th, owing to the scarcity of men due to opening three new offices, have all been resumed again. Bro. S. H. Nagle, assigned first at “YM.” No sir, you couldn’t keep Bro. Coyle away from Lockhaven, even with a hay rope. What's the matter with a little more of that no card, no favor on the third division. You nons who enjoy reading The Railroad Telegrapher, that some one else buys for you should remember that you have nothing to fall back on if you don’t get a 'square deal, which is tried somewhere most every day. Why don’t you hand in your applications instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen. Div. Cor. Baltimore Division — Remember this is the last month that you arc in good standing. If you have not paid your dues for the term ending June 30th, do it now. The convention time is drawing near. See that the committee gets your contribution at once. Each member should attend at least one session of the grand division, it is now in your reach, and you are welcome to come. Bro. J. W. Kirk, has taken a clerical position with the company, Bro. H. S. Watson, taking third *‘BA,” relieved by Bro. W. H. Farcht, at “K.” G. M. Smith, is in “B” office, extra, Bro. and G. E. McGee, working extra on the division. Bro. C. E. Smith, was recently married. Congrat- ulations. Bros. S. S. Glessncr, and J. B. Linthurst, have had a great deal of sickness in their families recently. They have our sympathy. Our meetings at Baltimore both day and night have been well attended, and the men have taken a lively interest in what is doing. Every brother should attend and have his say. At the last meeting we were favored with the presence of our worthy General Chairman, Bro. J. F. Miller and Bro. T. E. Fidler. The boys en- joyed listening to the fine addresses they made. These men deserve the support of each man on the system, as they have toiled hard in the inter- est of the telegraphers. Our fight has been a long one, but when vic- tory is won the men will appreciate it all the more, because they will know what the cost and labor has been to accomplish the desired end. Look around and about you and see what organ- ized labor has accomplished the past several years, then get busy and show the unorganized the advantages to be gained by being affiliated with the organizations of their craft. Remember the more men that are organized the better show you have. Each man should be an organizer. Each man added to the ranks makes us that much the stronger, each taken away that much the weaker. We should practice the “no card no favor," after you have given a man a fair chance to get a card. Don’t believe any stories circulated by out- side parties, sec your local chairman for the truth. Keep up the fight, we arc going to win. “Kacy.” West Jersey and Seashore Division The way the dues are coming in speaks well for the boys; we are in good shape, the late arriv als showing the right spirit. All who have not paid-up, do so at once. After February 28th. remember you will not be beneficial if your dues are not paid for this period. Bro. Grieb, of the Williamsport Division could give us some pointers on how to pay dues promptly. He is a shining example, let every division follow suit. Forget your imaginary troubles and pay up like men. The dispatcher’s phone on the W. J. & S. was out of service several weeks, and Bill Atkinsmi was so worried, he did not sleep well nights. 1 1 * dearly loves the phone. It works then it don't A. Edwards, was relieved as agent at Hadd-" field, given his rights as a telegrapher and Se ' Digitized by kjOOQle

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248 The Railroad Telegrapher. to relieve Bro. Van Gilder, who being an exclu- sive agent, he had no right to bump. However, one of the “wangs” told Bro. Van Gilder he would see that he got his job back if he would join them, and he gave up $3.25. He is still out of his job and also out the money, but he came back like a man, where he belongs, and will remain; no more bait for him. We had two meetings on January 16th, Bro. Miller addressed both, and his remarks were to the point, showing that some persons have been doing a lot of talking about things they knew nothing of. Bros. Fidler and Rex, also spoke of matters as they found them. M. J. Kelly, Berk, of Jersey City, and another gentleman were also present. The meetings were full of hope and enthusiasm. Bro. Simonton, of the Trenton Divi- sion was also on hand, with some of his men. Things look very good, and with just a little more patience, we will soon be where we belong. The “Wedge’’ following our meetings uninvited has become very dull, worried and desperate, owing to its failure to start trouble. A well-known official was recently quoted as saying that the company had spent $350,000.00 in 1912, fighting us, and it had not done five cents worth of good; some of the best men going to other roads, where conditions are more congenial and the pay better. All the new jobs opened lately, were put on at $57.70 the minimum the lowest paid on any of the divisions. Bro. Rex, of the general committee has just been over this division and done some good work bringing in some desirable material. The Telegraphers’ association held its annual meeting on January 9th, and elected for the ensu- ing year: Bro. E. M. Coles, president; Bro. C. B. Heritage, secretary, and Bro. Pheasant, treasurer. Those who have not paid their dues for this period, please send 75 cents to Bro. Heritage, Westville, X. J., which pays up to July 1, 19*3- After the regular routine, we all repaired to an eating place and enjoyed a fine menu, Bro. Rex giving us a good talk. The absent ones missed a great treat. The brothers all sympathize with Bro. and Mrs. Hamilton in the death of their little boy. Also with Bro. and Mrs. H. V. Soults, whose little girl died with black diphtheria. Bro. Hamilton was relieved by Extra Agent Thompson, and Bro. Soults, by Extra Sutton a new man. Bro. Van Gilder, displaced Bro. Wentzel, third “M” tower, who hopes to bid in second Vineland. Agent Morris, of Paulsboro, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. H. H. Merrill; agent Shimp, Yorktown, by Bro. Goff, who also relieved Agent Duble, at Alloway and Timberman, Alloway Jet., Bro. Kirkbride, at Ciarksboro, by J. W. Muessen; Bro. A. H. Shimp, Swedesboro, by Bro. H. H. Peacock; L. Swain, Jr., at Salem, by C. C. Marks and Bro. Miller, at Pleasantville, by Bro. W. W. Carr. Jr. Bro. Norman Morris, of Forrest Grove, and H. J. Thompson, agent Monroeville, N. J., were recently married, we hope Mrs. Thompson will see that Herman fulfills his long standing promise He should do so at once to protect her. We hope Bro. Morris will tell Mrs. Morris" about the L. A., and have her join right away. Congratula- tions. New jobs assigned: Wallace, first, R. W. Cop page; second, N. L. Renner, and third A. B. Cain; Gibbstown, second, J. T. Heaton; Penns Grove, first, V. C. Knowles and Asbury to Bro. E. W. Pancoast (no relation to Chester Pancoast), Swedesboro, first, to Bro. A. Harris; second, Bro. A. H. Shimp; Salem days L. Swain, Jr; Manning- ton first, Bro. P. B. Shimp; second, J. B. Caley; Sewell second, to N. Libe; Elmer A. Schnitzler, North End, Bro. Lounsberry, first and C. F. Stew- art, second; Franklinville to Bro. H. L. Strat- ton; South Vineland, Bro. H. H. Merrill; Sea Isle City, days to Bro. B. Pipscher (a live one) ; Corsons Inlet day, Leo Grassy; Sound days. O B. Norlin; Lucaston, third, Br?. J. H. Collins; "HN” Camden second, to G. W. Cole; Husted days, J. F. Asay. F. M. Evans, from the C. R. R. is on the extra list. Nearly all of these are up-to-date. Bro. J. W. Muessen, former agent at Bridge- port, is back from the B. & O. A good old scout we’re glad to welcome home. Bro. D. R. Lee, of Berlin, N. J., has returned from a month’s visit through the south and Cuba, relieved by Bro. H. L. Stratton, and he by Sister Stratton, his wife. P. L. Earley, has branched out as a musical composer. We are glad to welcome Bro. Meredith back at Lucastown second. How about the L. A., foi Mrs. Meredith? Div. Cob. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God in His infinite wisdom, to take from our midst to a higher reward, our beloved brother, Ezekiel D. McDer- mott, of Burlington, N. J., and Whereas, We are grief stricken because of the loss of one whom we knew as a true, and faith- ful friend and a loyal member, therefore be it Resolved, That the Pennsylvania Railroad Sys- tem, Division No. 17, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, that in this their hour of awful sorrow, we extend to the bereaved widow and children our heartfelt sympathy and may God lead them through life forever, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved widow, a copy forwarde 1 to the Telegrapher for publication. J. H. Austin, Jr H. J. Reeves, F. Trautman. Committee. N. Y. C. & St. L. R. R. Third District — Bro. F. F. Cowley, recently returned from visa- ing his mother, in Iowa, who was very ill, has been called there again on account of her death. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 249 He has our sympathy in his bereavement. He was relieved first by J. Linneman and later by C. M. Anderson. Bro. R. J. Bowman, relief agent, was off two weeks in December, on his honeymoon, to New York City. Bro. R. P. Lingerfclter, second Fostoria. is in the hospital, undergoing an operation, which we all hope will be successful. Bro. Brubaker, third McComb, off a few days; rumored he w%9 getting married. Bro. A. T. Hixon, first Continental, off a few days, sick, was relieved by Bro. L. E. Wagner, of third there, and- he by Mr. Behler. Bro. G. A. Leetli, third Payne, was called to Texas on account of the serious illness of his wife, who is there for her health. Bro. E. F. Kelley, agent Peabody, bid in sec- ond Green Springs, Jet., relieving D. E. Johnston, resigned. Bro. C. B. Woolpert, first Green Springs Jet., on vacation, was relieved by C. L. Gantz, later appointed agent at Peabody. The meeting at Bellevue, in January, was very interesting and fairly well attended, but not nearly all the boys that could be there came. Now, February is the election of officers, and we hope to see everyone of you the'-? who can possibly come. At our December meeting, Ex-Bro. ' E. J. Par- rish, superintendent telegrapher, was with U9 in the interests of the safety department recently installed by the road, and gave us an interesting talk on this and other matters pertaining to our work. If some of you fellows will loosen up and send me a line or two perhaps I can do better next month. Skygack. Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Ry. Wellston and Delphos Division — Austin night office has been closed again, and the two men put on at Jamestown have been taken off, making it a one-man office again. Both Wellston and Delphos Divisions will be solid in a very short time. Great credit is due Bro. Har- per for keeping the boys lined up. He has cer- tainly made us an honest and conscientious local chairman, and wc trust he will continue to act in that capacity. It is about time for the election of officers and delegates to the convention, and wc should vote for the best man. Our meetings arc well attended, but more of the members "should come out and not allow a few to handle the whole responsibility. Bro. Walker is back on Wellston first, and Bro. Redfern at Xenia. B/o. C. L. Culverson, who secured Ocla agency, was recently married. Bro. Hubbard, at Cartaw, went to Newport, Ky., and was also married, but it was some time before the boys got wise. We congratulate both and wish them the best of luck. Pro. Marrisin has returned from his vacation. Bro. Hahne, of West Milton, has been doing some good work, lining up the nons. He would make a good correspondent for the Delphos Divi- sion, and we hope he will take hold and send in the changes, etc., by the 20th of every month to the journal. Bros. Kramer, Becker, Edwards, Oakley, Ault, Berryman, Hedrick, Mott, Gunckel, and many others I don’t just now think of, should be able to send in some good items. We should have all our meetings written up and write up the situation around our respective stations. Come to all the meetings you can, boys, and talk over our proposed revised schedule, and back up the committee. “No card, no favors,” "so tell the nons. Div. Cor. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Wisconsin Valley Division — Tomahawk, Wis., Dec. 25th, 1912. To the members of Division No. 23. Dear Sirs and Brothers: I wish to acknowledge your Christmas gift of a very handsome Turkish rocker. It is impossible for me to express as strongly as I might, how deeply I appreciate your kindly and generous gift, how deeply my feelings havff been touched, and how profoundly it has moved me. That I shall enjoy the creature com- fort the chair affords need not be said, but that which touches me most deeply is that you have faith and confidence in me as your representative; that what I have done or assisted in doing or have attempted to do in your interests has your approval. With this knowledge to encourage me I shall, while I remain your chairman, go on with your work with renewed vigor. Again let me assure you, with all emphasis, of my deep grati- tude for your fraternal remembrance. Yours fraternally, R. E. Schultz, L. C. W isconsin Valley Division Notes — Our new schedule and wage scale docs not give us very much money,* but we got several new rulings, which will help a whole lot. and we all know that the committee did everything in its power to better our conditions. Bro. Little, third Grand Rapids, has our heart- felt sympathy in the loss of his wife. He was relieved a few days by Mr. Parker, who later went to Arbor Vitae, ponding bids. Local Chairman Bro. R. E. Schultz was more than pleased with the Christmas present given him by the boys. Bro. West, third Merrill, has Necedah agency, while Mr. Livcrnash is on third in the Wausau dispatcher’s office, first trick dispatcher being put on as night chief, relieving Mr. Janes, our chief, of that work. Mr. Yachrcau is on first and Werner on second. Mosinee was bid in by Clace. We should all try and land those fellows holdi'iic non telegraph stations. They are now eligible, being included in our schedule. AN" get att»o Digitized by CiOOQle

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250 The Railroad Telegrapher. the few nons holding telegraph positions and show they are ’way off their beat, and will’ be farther off unless they get lined up right away. Cert, mo. Milwaukee Terminal District No. 8 — I wish to start the New Year right by having our district take its place with the others in the columns of our Telegrapher. I have resigned several times as correspondent, and as nothing has appeared in our journal lately I have taken the liberty to hand you what little dope is known to me. West Allis recently reopened a day office, only with Bro. Muth doing the 12-hour stunt. This station came in on the schedule in the last revi- sion with Bro. Houlehen as agent. Kinnickinnic Bridge is also shown in the new schedule. “JA” shops office recently opened again, bid in by Mr. Stock. Brothers, do not forget your dues, nor cease to work on the few nons left until we get them all in The terminals did not gain a great deal in the revision of our schedule, December i, 1912, hut we hope for more in the future, being annextd to the LaCrosse Division. Our local chairman has had no grievances to handle, which is saying something. We have a fine set of officials in the terminals, which fact should be appreciated by all the brothers. Super- intendent Hinricks, Trainmaster Christoffer and Chief Clerk Hebard are all telegraphers who came from the ranks. This is one reason, perhaps, why we have no grievances, as they are familiar with our conditions. Brothers, come to the meetings of our club once a month, at the Eagles’ Club Rooms. You arc all admitted if you have an up-to-date card. It is not compulsory to join, and I am sure you will not regret the time spent with us. Time and date shown in the directory of The Teleg- rapher, of meetings. Remember your dues and don’t forget your insurance. Uncle Dudley. Lax Division — The schedule negotiation has been successfully closed by our committee, and the results are cer- tainly commendable. We now have a set of rules which are second to none, especially the placing of non telegraph station agents in our schedule. Bro. H. L. Tofsen, second West Salem, was re- lieved for a month by Miss M. Evans. Bro. L. B. Seymour, third there, relieved J. J. Purcell at Kilbourn, relieved by D. B. Baker, Bro. Geo. Olsen, third Bangor, is relieving Bro. W. M. Harris at Lyndon for three months, relieved by Bro. Earl Bergeson. Bro. Finigan, first Kilbourn, is on a three months’ leave, relieved by Bro. P. F. Coughlin. Bro. P. E. Call goes to second Portage; E. L. Campbell to second Oconcmowoc; I. J. Marvin to third New Lisbon; H. C. Ruck to third Cheney and W. J. Haushalter to third Elm Grove. Bro. N. H. Pratt goes to Waterloo as agent telegrapher; H. E. Ward to Fall River; Agent Ward to Doylestown and Agent O. J. Peters to Wyacena, all taking advantage of the new clause in our . schedule. It is very encouraging to have these men line up so early. We hepe this will be a lessen to some of the hardshells to come across and be men among men. Chas Nellius, day leverman at Watertown Jet., has gone to Texas for a three-weeks’ vacation, re- lieved by John Humphrey, and he nights by Mr. Sharfe. B. C. Hagman, formerly at Reeseville nights, now a conductor on the Superior Division of the Great Northern, spent three weeks recent'y with his parents and brother at Reeseville. Bro. M. L. Tracy, East Rio, recently spent iwn weeks visiting at Milwaukee and other points, re- lieved by [. B. Sherman of Marshall. The family of Bro. F. A. Leavenworth, who spent part of the winter at Rio, have returned to their claim in Montana. Bro. Leavenworth will probably go west when spring opens and help put in the crops. Prv. Cor. Prairie du Chien & Mineral Point Division — Prairie du Chien and Wauzeka third have been abolished. Bro. F.berle bid in third Whitewater, and Bro. Vaughan, third Wauzeka, went on the extra list. Bro. Miles, agent Prairie du Lac, was off a few days recently. Bro. Broderick, Mazomainc second, is or. a tw*> months’ leave to get his horse in shape to enter races at fairs this fall, relieved by Bro. Alywaid. We were all shocked to learn of the sudden death of our beloved Bro. S. B. Davy, agent Mil- ton, who died of pneumonia December 31st. He was one of the oldest men on the division, always up to date and active in the Order. Bro. Crink- law is acting agent at Milton, relieved on second Wauzeka by Bro. Vaughan. Bro. Woods, third Whitewater, bid in Milton second. Bro. Stone is relieving Bro. Carl Davy, second Milton Jet., ow- ing to the death of his father, and Bro. Holmes at Gratiot, off several days for the same reason, was relieved by Mr. Brunt, of Darlington. Bro. Shore, of third Lone Rock, was obliged to take a week’s rest, as result of injury received while repairing a spout on the water tank there. Bro. B. P. O’Neil, agent and first Eagle, is beck from a week’s vacation, relieved by Bro. Welsh of Whitewater. Bro. Hitchcock, a new man, bid in second McFarland. Mr. Marsh relieved Bro. Sikhart on second Madison during the holidays. Bro. Crowley, second leverman, Monona tower, was relieved by Brantmeyer a few days, owing to the death of his father. Mr. Hennessy took second Janesville and Mr. Allen is selling tickets there, vice Mr. Davis on vacation. Bro. W. J. Smith, agent Monroe, re- cently visited his old home in Illinois. Bro. Mil- lard, agent Lima, visited his wife’s parents in Orfordville between trains Sunday, January 12th. Cert. 618. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 251 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas. It has pleased our heavenly Father to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, D. B. Davy, therefore, be it Resolved, That in his death Division No. 23 has lost a faithful and honored member, and he it further Resolved, That we extend to his bereaved fam- ily our heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sadness, and this memorial be spread upon the minutes of this division, a copy sent to the family of our late brother and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. D. Movve, Jr., D. A. Crinklaw, J. B. Meyer, Committee. Superior Dh'ision — Bro. W. O. A..en bid in Plymouth agency, and Bro. E. S. Stark, who has been visiting at Kansas City and other western points, recovering his health, hid in third Kiel. Bro. W. J. Luth is visiting Chicago, Detroit. Niagara Falls and Boston. Bro. Hartman gets second Mass, Bro. Schiebe going to Greenleaf agency. Bro. Bennet is dispatching at Green Bay. re- lieved by Bro. Bergstadt on second Ellis Jet. Mr. Hansen is on third there. Hand him a blank, boys, and line him up. A. Starzer worked second Ellis a few days. Marinnette and Menominee are receiving an average of 125 carloads of logs daily, the best business in many years. Amberg and Randvillc second have been opened to handle the increasing traffic. The parcel post doing- great business, accord- ing to some of the boys who have to carry the mail between the depot and post office; the increase averages over too per cent. Some action ought to be taken to relieve them of this part of the work. Bro. O’Hcrrin, Oconto Jet. nights, has bought out the controlling interest in the eating house there and will furnish “bang-up meals” for all comers. The writer thanks Bro. Luth for his news items and wishes all the boys would take more interest in the division write-up. Cert. 663. River, C. V..and Wabasha Division — Bro. R. M. McCullough, after relieving Bro. C. W. Workman, second Lake City, a week, re lieved R. Daley on Vermillion second. Bro. J. W. Martin, relieved on third Lake City by J. H. Olson, second Frontenac, relieved H. A. Jones, agent Newport, on vacation. Soft weather in the mountains recently, causing slides, has made coast trains bn all roads late. Our new schedule shows some very acceptable change? in the rules, which will be appreciated by all. The five-year men are grateful for the annual passes they got the first of the year, and a number of new positions were put on the schedule, so we will be in a position to represent them next time. Bro. M. S. Clymer, relieved on third lower yard, St. Paul, by Bro. Youngblood, is very ill, having just undergone an operation, and may be obliged to have another soon. He has our sympathy, and we hope that he has a speedy recovery. Wacouta second was closed several nights when W. E. Thayer went to Frontenac, owing to no one being available. F. Lakman, second St. Croix Crossing, cap- tured two runaway boys recently and took them to their homes in Minneapolis next day, receiving the thanks of their parents. Bro. R. C. Johnson, second Redwing, tried the Minneapolis relay job a few days, later bid in by F. A. Sanborn. Bro. Jim Leahy is back on third Wabasha after relieving Bro. Cahill at signal tower, on vacation. H C. Birler, from A. C. Birler’s office at Mil waukee, secured the new clerkship in Lake City freight house. Minnesota City third is open for bids, and Kel- logg third opened. The hours of a number of the agents have been changed to conform to the new schedule, making more of them report for two or three hours on Sundays and at stations where three telegraphers ;*re employed in addition to the agent. Cert. 2038. South Minnesota Division — Superintendent E. G. Perkins, deceased, was succeeded by E. G. Atkins, with F. J. Holmes as train master and S. C. Sorrenson chief dispatcher at LaCrosse, assisted by C. M. Auge as first; C. Withe, second, and T. P. Horton, third dis- patchers, and Bro. E. J. Fogarty on side table. At Madison, J. W. Moore is chief; Carl A. Berg, first F. N. Canfield, second, and John W. Molonc. third trick dispatcher, with Bro. Roy E. Wood at the side wire. It is very gratifying to the boys to know that all but one of the trick dispatchers have risen from our own ranks and were good live mem- ,u rs up to the time they became train dispatchers \Y 1 d, and Bro, 1C. A. Wilson, Houston second. Digitized by GiOOQle

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252 The Railroad Telegrapher. Local Chairman Turner, who made a flying trip over the division recently, is confined to his bed with the grippe. Study the new schedule and bear in mind that we need rules as much as money. We have the best set of rules of pny road in the United States, and our wages, on the average, are higher than on any other road in our district. If good business continues until next fall and we keep up our present membership and get the nons lined up, wt will get the largest increase ever secured. Remem- ber that too per cent membership will bring us too per cent wages. Let us all pull together; it is to our mutual interest to do so. Pay the 1913 dues promptly and show our appreciation for what the Order has done for us. Don’t wait to be dunned repeatedly by the G. S. & T. and local chaiiman. Remember that your vote will not be counted unless you are paid up to date, and be sure to cast your vote. It is your duty. Pick out good men whom you can support, and try to elect and stand by them. Cert. 324. Iowa & Minnesota Division — Bro. Grau, at Austin, was the only one who sent me any items for this write-up. The new schedule is full of good things we did not have before, too numerous to mention in de- tail. Study it fully, get all that’s coming to you and give the company all that is coming to it. You nine-hour men watch the Sunday overtime, and if you have anything coming, go after it. Bro. Putnam, third Faribault, bid in Ridgeway agency, vice Bro. Jones, resigned, relieved, pend- ing bulletin, by Bro. Jack Motweilcr, from Rose- mount. Bro. Chatman’s wife is improving and will soon be around again. Bro. Farley relieved Mr. Berg on third Bloom- ing Prairie. Brothers who have not remitted for the current term before March 1st, 1913, will not be allowed a vote at the election at that time. The River and I. & M. will have but one chairman for the two divisions after that date, and we will need every vote in order to re-elect Bro. Grau, at Austin, who has been a very able and efficient chairman. So let’s all get up to date and cast our vote March first. Every brother working with a non on either side should try to line them up. They have no good reason for staying out when they accept all the good things that come with the schedule with open arms and at the expense of the good loyal brothers who have made our present working con- ditions possible. We need every telegrapher in our organization. Let the next six months see the I. & M. Division solid. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous year. Fraternally. C R- P Iowa & Dakota Division — CARD OF THANKS. Lennox, S. D., Jan. 3, 1913- We extend our heartfelt and most grateful thanks to the members of the O. R. T., Division 23, Iowa & Dakota Division, for their beautiful floral offering and the sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent sad bereavement. That kindness will never be forgotten. B. E. Huisinga. H. & D Division — The meeting which was called at Bristol Satur- day, January 18th, was a grand success. While there were not as many present as expected, every- one learned something, and all were wiser than before. Bro. Turner, local chairman, from Fulda, Minn., gave a very interesting talk, also Bro. Derrickson and Local Chairman Ayars. The fol- lowing brothers were present: George B. Turner, Ed. R. Derrickson, D. H. Ayars, R. F. Walker, W. G. Herzog, R. M. Plumb, C. W. Mayer, H. O. Churchill, C. P. Baker, F. R. Bloom, J. E. Feeker, R. C. Pratt, J. M. Mayer. V. A. Garlock. L. P. Sapp, F. H. Loomis, W. Emmons, W. H. Thomas and J. F. Burdick. Another meeting will be held at Aberdeen on Saturday evening. February 15th, when a joint sociable event will be talked about with the C. & N. W. and the M. & St. L. boys. Bro. O. D. Bullert, third Webster, resigned and gone West, was relieved by Bro. Charles Me- Rey- nolds, from Bristol. J. E. Dalton, from Groton, is relieving C. Howard on second Webster, re- signed. Bro. W. H. Claussen, who resigned first Wau bay and went to Millerton, N. D., agency, on the Midland Continental, was relieved by Bro. L. W. La Barren, from the P. S. C. T. U. Bro. W. H. Thomas, from Calgary, relieved Bro. F. F. Gordinier, first Bristol, who bid in Cogswell, N. D., vice Bro. A. A. Wadden, who bid in Langford agency. Bro. J. F. Buddick re- lieved Bro. Olson, second Bristol, gone to the P. S. at Butte yards, Mont. Bro. L. W. Meyer, from the Great Western, is on third Bristol. Second Holmquist abandoned, I. B. Cartwright visiting his family at Minong, Wis. E. F. Moure bid in third Summit, relieved at Twin Brooks by W. J. Cour. Third Groton closed, and E. J. Dalton, inter- ested in a restaurant, went on third. Boys, read over the rules in the new schedule very carefully: a number of them have been changed. Sunday hours must be consecutive six hours from the time you first come on duty, and any time you put in after six hours are up will be treated as a call for the first hour and over- time for all hours in excess of the first hour. Do not fail to send in your overtime slips. By Article 17, Section 3, telegraphers or agents who do reliel work, except in cases of emergency, arc allowed $30 per month in excess of their own salary at their regular station. Time to be sent in on the reguar time roll, so much regular job and $30 for Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 253 relief work; commissions on express or telegrapL not considered. Keep in good standing and bring in the nons, The stronger we are, the better the schedule we will get the next time our committee goes in. The small increase in the dues does not amount to any- thing compared to the amount of benefits derived. H. O. Churchill, Div. Cor. Des Moines Division — Bro. R. H. Martin, who relieved Bro. A. Fv Larson, of Grimes, while he attended his father’s funeral recently, at Viborg, S. D., also relieved Bro. T. Hayett, at Grange, while he attended the funeral of his sister. Bro. A. L. Grooms, who has been acting as relief agent several months and holding down a claim, recently visited his family in .Montana ana his mother at Storm Lake. On his return he re- lieved Bro. Kudje at Waukee while the latter was visiting at his home in Britt, Iowa. Later Bro. Grooms drew Varina station, relieving Mr. Wright, resigned, the fourth oldest man on the division, having been there eight years. Mr. Wright will now assume charge of his large chicken ranch. Bro. L. L. Jefferies, cashier at Jefferson, and wife spent a few days in Des Moines recently. His father, Bro. C. Jefferies, relieved him. Section Foreman James Anderson, at Cooper, attended the funeral of his daughter, in California, recently. He has our sympathy in his bereave- ment. Anyone finding a mistake in* the new seniority list should draw the chief’s attention to it. I have not received any news from anyone for the past three months. Any time you hear of any- thing interesting, I will appreciate your calling “C” and telling me. Bro. C. L. Stahl drew Marathon tower; Bro. Houghtaling, towerman at Fonda, and Bro. Stahl towerman, will relieve the agents this coming sum- mer, they being the only ones outside the regular relief agent who can be called on. Bro. Hough- taling relieved the agents at Nehama a few days recently, and Bro. Stahl relieved Bro. R. H. Mar- tin, Clive second, while at home in Iowa City during the holidays. A big well is to be drilled at Clive, and the round house and machine shops will undoubtedl> be erected there. Live up to the schedule and get all that is com ing to you. Every agent who handles the U. S. mail will surely help the railroads and our committee to have the -carrying the mail and parcel post put on the government and relieve the agents and teleg- raphers from handling it to and from the station to the post office. This will be one of the next grievances to be notified. There are several running for local chairman and delegate, and whoever gets it will be expected to work for the betterment of the £)e s Moines Division. Now that so many have woke up, the chairman will have all the assistance he desires. We need a shake-up once in a while. Ice trains are in operation at Spirit Lake and Storm Lake, getting ready for the summer’s sup- ply of ice. I want to thank each one who has bestowed honors and helped me during the past year. S. S. P., Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has been the will of Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call to her heavenly home the beloved sister of our Bro. T. Hayett; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Des Moines Divi- sion, Division 23, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved brother their heartfelt sym- pathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother and to The Teleg- rapher for publication. S. S. Price, for Des Moines Div. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Divine Ruler of the universe has called home the beloved father of Bro. A. F. Larson; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of Des Moines Dvision of Division 23 bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father and extend to the bereaved brother our heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Bro. Hayett, and a copy to The Teleg- rapher for publication. S. S. Price, for Des Moines Div^ C. & C. B — In Iowa Division — Eleven hundred and one new members in No- vember, nineteen hundred and twelve in December and ten thousand three hundred and thirty-nine during the year 1912 is a record breaker for the Order at large. The sub-committee circular of December 23d sounds good. Bro. McHuff relieved Mr. Howlett, third Atkins, while attending his wife’s funeral, and Brn. Ram- sey relieved Bro. L. A. Kell, first Oxford Jet., off a few days sick. On account of double tracking, two more men have been put on at Rockaway. Foner Knight, Newhall third, fell over some mail sacks arid hurt his hand, Conklin, from Max- well, relieving. A. M. Thune resigned Huxley agency, relieved by Mr. Lebeck, from the U. P. Bro. Bright landed third Elwood, and Mr. Ed- wards, from Toronto, second; Bro. A. M. Bol- linger, third Browns, and Bro. Ramsey, second Martelle. McConneghey, second Lost Nation, on sick list, relieved by J. W. Hart and he on third by J. I*. Sorg. Digitized by Google

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254 The Railroad Telegrapher. Construction work east of Delmar Jet. has been stopped on account of quicksand. Surveyors are now trying to get a line through via Maquoketa. Bros. Hutson and Rood, Slater tower, attended the January club meeting in Des Moines and heard an address by State Labor Commissionei (.Trick. The attendance was good, and everyone had a good time. Bro. Seger, at Morley, was kept busy a few days recently when fifteen cars were ditched and the main line blocked. Passenger trains were detoured via Monticello. Cert. 1408. A'. C. Division — Bro. Glenn Anderson is now on third Washing- ton, and Bro. J. B. Fisher on third Seymour. Bro. Walter Abbett bid in third Mystic, and Bro. H. M. Shaw, Amanda days. Bro. Wilson is on third “CB” and Bro. Good- win on second, vice Bro. Clark. Bro. Balkey has been down'on his Texas planta- tion sixty days, engineering the cotton and rice crops, relieved by Bro. Williamson, who also re- lieved Bro. Gallagher a few days. Sister William- son is working at Newtown while her husband accommodates the agents. We were pleased to teceive her application. I’lease send me some news items. Div. Cor. Puget Sound Lines. Columbia Division — The amendments made to the old-line schedule at Chicago recently are very satisfactory, and the new rules look good, especially the one pertaining to one-man agencies, making a nine-hour day for all agents, and where they are required to work Sundays they get a six-hour day, all in excess of six consecutive hours to be computed as overtime. Slowly but surely our working conditions are be- ing bettered, thanks to the O. R. T., and surely it should receive our support. The six-month clause in regard to leave of absence is another attractive feature. We presume we will get the same con- concessions on the Puget Sound lines. Under the new homestead law, a person is only required to stay on a homestead five mouths in a year, which will enable one to take up land, if they so desire, without forfeiting their rights with the service. The nons should be well pleased with these new rules, as they are about the most expensive luxury the Order has and it is very necessary that they be satisfied. The Puget Sound lines have now been taken over by the C. M. & St. P., but the former offi- cials will probably remain. “Puget Sound Lines” is the name given to the extension. Our committee is still in Seattle and will no doubt give a good account of themselves. From the way the members on this division are goi ig after the nons, they will have to go down pretty deep in their holes if they escape this campaign. Nominations are out for the ekv.ti.ui of a local chairman and delegate to the nat:onal convention at Baltimore, and we want to be able to send a delegate from this division, as wc have never sent one yet. We hope each member on the division will vote for our retiring local chairman for dele- gate, as the local chairman gets no money and very little thanks, and this would in a way repay him for his services. There is always a way to rectify any mistakes made, but withdrawing from the Order only weak- ens our position; so never think of adopting such a course. Mr. Clemens has gone to the Coast as superin- tendent at Tacoma, succeeded by Mr. Sawyei , from the B. B. & B. C. Railway. We are glad to see him promoted, but sorry to lose him. He leaves many friends here. The snow in the St. Joe district for two weeks has called for three or four engines to get trains through. Bro. O. K. Owens has returned from the East. ’’Your Uncle Fuller” took a trip to the Coast Christmas, enjoying the good feeds at various places along the line. Bro. King, who bid in third Herrick, vice H. H. Stephens, is relieving Bro. Owen, the agent there. Bro. Jack Desmond, second Plummer, is visiting in Spokane. It is now Bro. Swaisy, third Plum- mer, making it solid, four of ’em. Mr. Murphy, third Tekoa, is being relieved by Mr. Evans. Bro. Booth, first Malden relay, has resigned, relieved by Bro. Jose and he by Bro. Hayes, Bro. F. Beal getting the vacancy on bulletin. Bio. C. F. Mapes, third Lind, was recently mar- ried. Bro. Johnsrud, agent Warden, bid in the new agency at Neppel, and Warden is up for bids. Miss Ruby Olmstcad, third Boyleston, is visit- ing her sister at St. Joe, relieved by Mr. Swartz. Bro. I'. R. Smith, went to third Beverly, on the Coast. Bro. K. G. Barry, on this division two years ago, is on the extra list. Another man has been put on at Elk River. Several new stations will be opened on the St. Maries branch in the spring. A subscription list has been started to provide funds to send a man over the division to line up the nons. All should subscribe. If the right man is sent out, there will be very few nons left. C. \V. Coburn gets first Othello; third Othello vacant- Cert. 910. Coast Division — Our December write-up was delayed on account of irregular mail service due to weather condi- tions and was published in the January issue. This division, at the present writing, January -’°th. is experiencing the worst snow storm in its history. In the Cascades from Cedarfalls to Easton, the depth" ranges from 3 feet to 20 feet on the level. The total fall this winter is: Easton 188, Kecchelus 538, Laconia 424, Rockdale 424. Garcia 130 and Cedarfalls 73 inches. In many places there arc drifts of over 30 feet. Several slides came down, one near Rockdale blocking the line for three days. Four large rotaries constancy at work between Garcia and Easton were unable Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 255 to keep the line open, some of our trains were detoured via X. P. to Vancouver, Wash., thence via S. P. & S. to Lind. Wash, The X. P. was also blocked for a time and were unable to handle any of our trains over the mountain Our line was tied up from Sunday morning, January 12th, until Tuesday evening the 14th. Telegraph and tele- phone communication was also lost east of Cedar- falls, Wash., the wires between Keechelus and Easton being almost annihilated, caused by ice and snow forming on the wires and breaking them. Linemen report that ice over a foot in diameter formed on the wires in this district and that some spans were just one solid mass of packed snow and ice. It was a beautiful scene. Two telegraph crews and all other help the company could pos- sibly procure were kept working steadily for* two weeks repairing the line. Wc were able to com- municate with these isolated spots through the use of an interrupter, a testing apparatus made by the Metropolitan Engineering Co. of Seattle. These machines were installed at Tacoma, Seattle, Rockdale, Laconia and Clc Elum, and wc were able to move trains and communicate with the forces who were bravely battling with the fierce storms in the mountains. The interrupters were operati d by connecting them onto the wire running over the mountain and attaching 15 or 20 cells of dry batteries to them. Their operation is similar to the wireless. The signals go as far as the wire reaches and scatter in the air and pick up the wire again. There w-ere fifty or more breaks in the wire over the mountain but the signals were transmitted and received without difficulty. This was quite a stunt and considerable publicity was giv£n it by the press. It’s an ill storm that blows no one good. The Milwaukee was very fortunate in getting its line open as soon as it did, due to the unceasing and heroic efforts of the forces engaged in this fierce struggle against nature, under the personal direction of our capable superintendent. Mr. pos- ter and Mr. Ennis, assistant trainmaster. The telegraph line repair work was under the personal direction of J. W. Fry, chief lineman, and Frank Meade inspector and installer, who rendered valu- able assistance during the blockade. Bro. L. C. Robinson from “B” office, Seattle, did the wire- less stunt at Rockdale. Bro. B. F. Wools ap- pointed third Cle Elum, vice Bro. L. M. Johnson, appointed first Monroe. Temporary office open'd at Whittier, between Easton and Keechelus. con- tinuous service. Three new men assigned until appointments made. Bro. O. B. Devitt and J. C. Martin appointed second and third Keechelus. Bro. C. C. Taylor appointed third Laconia, vice Bro. S. S. Robinson, resigned. Bro. II. J. Johnson Bandera hid in second .Xorth Puyallup, vice Mrs. Ingraham, resigned. Bro. Wm. Kelso appointed third Ccdarfnlls. Bro. J. Q. Adams appointed second Mon:ne and Bro. R. A. Kinnear appointed second Everett, new positions. Bro. R. V. Cummings, agent Monroe, visited friends in Tacoma and Seattle recently. Bro. G. F. Bingham, first Everett, is bringing his wife from the East and expects to remain. We are glad to have him with us. Bro. S. A. Bourke appointed agent Morton. Wash., on “TE,” vice Bro. McEntee, resigned. Bro. Harry Derrickson appointed second Kent. Clarence Otto at Kent a month while Mr. Wood, the new agent caught up. Bro. F. E. Steiner appointed second Kapowsin, new position. A. G. Owen appointed first Bis- marck. vice Bro. E. Martin, resigned. Bro. C. H Dahlke to second Bismarck extra. Bro. S. R. Babcock appointed first Salsich. C. Otto, on third Salsich Jet., relieved on second by Bro. H. R. Spoor from Missoula side table, who relieved Bro. Ray Grummell in “TC** 1 ; days while relieving chief dispatcher's clerk Phil- lips, called east on account of death in family. On bulletin: Third Cle Elum. first, second and third Whittier, second Laconia, third Salsich Jet. and “S” Seattle. Bro. Barrett bidding in a posi- tion on the line. Our committee in Seattle is being delayed by negotiations with the trainmen who have been in conference with the management for over three months. W. B. Foster, superintendent of this division for over three years, has been appointed assistant general superintendent of lines west of Avery. Idaho, is a very capable railroader. He is well liked by all the employes who are glad to have him remain with us in a higher capacity. E. Clemons, superintendent Columbia division, another good man, succeeds him as superintendent of this divi- sion. We are proud of our officials. Tacoma. Wash. R. C. Xisoncer. Cert. tjiq. Rocky Mountain Division — Bro. O. C. Linden is assigned first side table “FO,” vice Bro. W. B. Bradley from the East, there temporarily. Extra dispatcher E. V. Lambert, from Donald. Mont., is on second side table “FO.” Bro. F. L. Robinson, acting agent at Grace for n mofttii. is back at Sappington. Some one tendered his resignation for him recently. John Burke has the new night office at Grace. q:oo p. m. till 6:00 a. m. lire. Frank Tyro is hack after a pleasant visit with his folks in Minnesota. Mrs. Hayden has returned to third Donald, owing to the scarcity of operators. She will pr<ib- ably fill out her three months* leave when relief is secured. Bro. Geo. Redding i» on first Morel. Mrs. Red- ding on second and Tiro. 1\. F. Baker on third. Bro. V. B. Utterhack resigned. The constructing of the company's own line through Silver Bow Canyon between Colorado am* Cliff Jets., will probably open up a few new offirt « about next June. Bro. R. W. Magget who spent the holidi\s with his folks south, is hack dispatching on the Fast subdivision, which places Br*-. 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256 The Railroad Telegrapher. who relieved H. W. Barnard, third Donald. Ask our jovial dispatcher Flinn, about the nineteen cars of popcorn for Penfield. Bro. J. Z. Ramsey on his return from Three Forks, found the entire town burnt down, the store, hotel and post office, which had all been under one roof. Bro. J. E. Olson is on second Butte Yard tem- porarily. Third trick at Morel has been pulled off. Bro. R. E. Baker working first and Bro. Geo. Redding second. Snow in the Cascades and Bitter Root Moun- tains has interrupted the service greatly, but busi- ness has been kept moving fairly well. Bro. C. D. Sill is on a sixty days’ leave, re- lieved by Bro. VV. R. Schuman, at Summit. Bro. P. C. Bryan of “GS,” goes to second Two Dot, and Bro. L. B. Kay to third, vice Bro. J. P. Breister, assigned second Butte Yard. Bro. Johnson is back again at Garneil, Bro. Becker going to Moore. C. K. Priddy is on second Lombard and E. S. Bleichner on third Ringling temporary. Get busy with the nons, boys. You have not done your work when you have paid your dues, it is just started. Bro. Humphrey at Hilger is bemoaning the loss of his helper. An agent who works overtime to keep up with his work when he has insufficient help is doing himself an injustice as well as the other men in similar positions. Do an honest day’s work and then quit, regardless of whether it is done or not. Our contract calls for so many hours’ work each day, and is not a contract where- by an agent is to run a station regardless of the work and the time it takes to do the work. Cert. 1489* Butte Relay “GS” — Assistant General Superintendent E. H. Barrett, remembered the hoys in “GS” office very kindly Christmas by presenting them with a box of fine cigars. The boys appreciated this greatly. Wire Chief Potter spent the holidays in Spokane, relieved by second “WC,” Bro. Charley Gray. Charley later spent part of the holidays in east- ern Montana. Bro. A. F. Faucher, third “WC,’’ has returned after a few weeks’ visit in Michigan and Montreal. N. P. Hansen spent a few days on his home- stead near LewistovCn. C. T. U. Bro. Massing, assigned sixth “GS” office, will transfer to the O. R. T. Bro. H. O. Shellman has returned after an extensive and expensive visit to the coast. Bro. C. E. Gaylord “GS” has resigned. F. E. Gallivan was married in Portland recently. Congratulations. “GS” with its six operators is handling about 1300 messages daily. The heavy business will probably continue during the winter months. L. G. Keefe, C. X. D. local, resigned, relieved by D. R. Snyder pending bulletin. Cert. 1489 Rocky Mountain East Sub-Division— Bro. Shuman relieved Bro. Bothmer on third Three Dot while at his old home in Iowa during the holidays. Mr. Featherstone bid in Cedric, relieved on second Two Dot by Mr. Bieser. Bro. Fielding bid in Ringling agency, vice Bro. Harry Hughes, who is going to devote all his time to his ranch. Bro. Ridell relieved Bro. Jack Early on second Ringling, while visiting in Pitts- burg. Bro. Kay has been reinstated and is back on second Maudlaw, with Bro. E. M. Kay agent there. Bro. Priddy, from Delmar Jet., Iowa, on third Summit several weeks went to second Lombard, vice Bro. Shuman. Cert. 1489. Musselshell Division — Bro. Mowery has returned to second Saugus, after thirty days’ vacation spent on his farm near there. Mr. Corcoran has the new trick opened up there, which was closed several nights. No men. Mr. Hart was assigned Westinore agency, vice Swindleman, resigned. Mr. Edmuns bid in Car- terville second. Bro. Scott, of Mildred, was off a few days with at attack of lagrippe, and Bro. Plath, of Plevna, has returned from his vacation, relieved by L. A. Copp. Second and third Kinsey are on bulletin again. Bro. Snyder being assigned third Baker, relieving Mr. Leper. Mr. Garry, of Baker, was called East owing to the death of his mother. Bro. Kramer, of Baker, was off several days accompanying his wife to the hospital, relieved by Mr. Hurlburt. Bro. and Sister McKenzie, of Dodge, have re- turned from a trip to Missouri, where they were called on account of the death of Sister McKen- zie’s mother, Mrs. H. F. Carpenter. Several have been discharged recently for vio- lating Rule 8. Better take warning before it is too late. Sister Hayes was relieved at Sumatra several weeks by R. E. Snyder, before taking his assign- ment, third Baker. Bro. Walley, visiting at Vananda recently, relieved by F. E. Miller. Sister Flynn, who was relieved at Delphia wh lc visiting in St. Paul by D. J. Sigel, relieved him on second Harlowton, when he took third Terry. Bro. Iluyeck was at Delphia pending bulletin. Bro. A. K. Edmunds, third Harlowton, takes side table there, vice Bro. G. C. Ricketts, who takes first, relieving C. T. U. Bro. G. E. Ander- son, who takes third temporarily. Bro. L. E. Sisson, who relieved Bro. Blazek, third Terry, resigned, also relieved Bro. Cramer on first Baker, later relieving Bro. H. H. Simpson on second Forsyth. Bro. A. W. Stewart, second Ryegate, visiting relatives East, relieved by Bro. B. C. Young, and he latter by D. A. Lepper. C. T. U. Bro. Vickery, who relieved Bro. Caw- ley, third Roundup, while on vacation East, is on Waldheim third, and Bro. Huyeck, second Delphia Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 257 temporarily. These tricks put on owing to heavy coal business at Roundup. Bro. Copp, relief agent, bid in Roundup second, relieving Bro. Earl Morrow, who relieved Mr. Kilbourne at “RX” Continental office. Bro. J. R. House, third Ingomar, is visiting relatives in Colorado. Bro. C. H. Burnworth, agent Ingomar, while in Seattle on committee work was relieved by Sister Burnworth, relieved by Bro. P. C. Dedrick. Bro. Anderson was relieved at dispatcher’s office nights by P. G. Kearney. Bro. W. H. Scott, after a short illness relieved T. A. Shephard on first Mildred, who bid in third there, vice Bro. Hurlbut, who relieved former Bro. W. T. Hart, Westmore agency. J. W. Corbett recently landed third Calabar; R. E. Snyder, third and A. Frelick, second, Kin- sey, and D. J. Siegel, third Terry. We should see that these boys show' their appreciation and get an up-to-date at once. Bro. and Sister McKenzie, at Dodge, arc plan- ning for a vacation in order that Bro. McKenzie may have his throat treated. His many friends hope to soon hear that he has been permanently cured. Bro. Copp and Sisters Burnworth and R. E. Snyder have our thanks for items contributed this month. Bro. Copp suggests that we have a meet- ing occasionally. This would prove of much benefit to all and I am in hopes it can be arranged. Get together and talk it over. Fraternally, Certs. 2446 and 2559. Trans-Missouri Division — N. K. Merrick, appointed second trick phoncr New England; Bro. Wendorff, second Hettinger, and Magner, third Haynes, temporarily, relieved by Otis on third Reeder, temporarily. Zurbrick appointed third Hettinger, and Bro. Sims third Lemmon. R. S. Lowis is relieving Agent O’Hern at New England, and Lloyd Brandagc is relieving Mrs. O’Hern, first trick phoncr there, both for ninety days. Bro. Holman is relieving Bro. Smith at Mo- bridge relay, in Seattle, on committee work. Bro. Rodenbough appointed telegrapher and clerk dis- patcher’s office, Mobridge, relieving Bro. Holman, was relieved at Cheyenne Jet. agency, now on bul- letin, by Relief Agent Merrick. Bro. Smith, agent Java, appointed third Mc- Intosh. Bro. Hoesley, agent at Timber Lake, off on account of sickness, relieved by Relief Agent Jackson. Miss Holmes, third Wakpala, is on vacation, relieved by Mrs. Strong. Cert. 1775. International & Great Northern Ry. To All Members of Division 25 — Greeting: Bro. Nunnery, our former local chairman ant. faithful correspondent, has, we understand, gone to the Katy, succeeded by Bro. Lovin, from Sel- lers yard first, at Rockdale second, while Bro. Murchison bid his old job back on Rockdale third, relieved by Mr. Hill, a new man from the Katy, at Easterly station. Bro. Robinson, second Valley Jet., laid off sev- eral weeks for Christmas. Two new positions created at Jewett, owing to increased business. Mr. Burns on third and Bro. Jayce on second. Bro. Garland, “CB” Houston, bid in third Tay- lor, taking a lighter job on account of his health. Bro. G. P. Bradbury bid in second “GN’* Houston, vice Bro. Spawr, who entered the train service. Mr. Taylor bid in Sellers first, and Bro. Clark is on Sellers second. Bro. Miller is back on second “RA” Palestine, after three months’ “booming.” We are all glad to learn that Bro. T. R. Hamil- ton, of Thorndale, who bid in Spring agency and became insane about three months ago, is gradu- ally improving. Mrs. Hamilton advises that he will probably soon be able to leave the asylum. The several lists started over the division were subscribed to handsomely, which shows the right spirit, as we can never tell how soon we may need some kind of assistance ourselves. The list from the San Antonio Division and the one covering Palestine and Longview territory have not yet l>een heard from, and we suggest that they be turned in and checked up, as Mrs. Hamilton de- sires to publish a card of thanks to the boys for their assistance. We understand Brc Berry, local chairman Sar. Antonio Division, is a candidate as delegate to the national convention to be held at Baltimore in May. We consider that the I. & G. N. boys could not send a better man on this important trip, and trust he will be well supported. A party passed over the I. & G. N. recently, carrying cards made out to M. B. Westcott. Con- flicting stories and his suspicious actions caused Bro. Harris to try him out at Taylor, and he then admitted that Ik- was not an operator, but a line man belonging to the O. R. T., and also claimed to belong to the K. of B. Lodge at Birmingham, Ala. A reply from St. Louis to a telegram sent stated that a card has been issued to Mortimc* Bellville Westcott. We last heard of him at ban Antonio, where the brothers were trying to locate him. Any brother nutting him should endeavor to ascertain if lit is the proper holder of the cards, and if not, take them up for further investi- gation and report. J. A. Caldwell, our former chief, has been pro- moted to T. M. on 1 south end, vice J. O. Kel- ley, resigned. J. O. Bowles. I t. Worth Division conductor, promoted to 1 M. Palestine, Taylor section, and W . K. Miller chief at Palestine. E. G. Goforth, chief Ft. Worth Division, has been promoted to T. M., vice Mr. Connors, resigned owing to ill health, and J. M. Mar-hall, trick dispatcher Gulf Division, west end. has been promoted to chief I t. Worth Divi-L.n good man who is coming up fast. Digitized by CiOOQle

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258 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, let’s try to have a write-up every month. Be sure to see that all jobs are bulletined, and don’t forget to put in your overtime. Lovim & Murchison, Certs. 76 and 134- Fort Worth Division — Agent Bedias off for ninety days was relieved by Bro. Gaston. Bro. McGee, agent Anderson, resigned to enter into business for himself, vacancy bid in by Bro. Barrett, agent Stoneham. Bro. Helium, third Stoncham, made us a pleasant call recently before returning to Bachelors’ Hall. This division is nearly solid. Let’s get in the nons, boys, and make it 100 per cent. Bro. Edwards, a new man, on third Bryan sev- eral nights, who relieved Bro. Johnson, third Mer- lin, off sick, is now at Navasota, Bro. Neiman be- ing off sick. Bro. Edward is an old friend of yours truly and we welcome him to the “GN.” Cert. 236. Vandalia R. R. St. Louis Division, West End — E. C. Tennyson, second Mulberry Grove, is be- ing relieved by G. L. Riley of Hagarstown, and C. C. Chesterson “DE” freight office East St. Louis, by H. E. Weaver, second Rose Lake Yards, East St. Louis. C. N. Jones, first St. Elmo, while off owing to to the death of a relative, was relieved by Fred Marti of Highland. E. F. Bolds, second Dexter, off owing to illness, was relieved by H. R. Rule. L. D. Davis, Mulberry Grove, relieved on second “QN” tower one day, and G. L. Riley relieve i R. H. Yates at Bluff City a few days. Fred Marti, P. G. Cummings and A. A. Smith are at the new block offices “AD,” East St. Louis, and “VI” Willows, recently installed. F. O. Berry, third St. Elmo, made a trip to St. Louis recently. On account of the hotel burning at Mulberry Grove recently, R. S. Fogler, third there, has taken up his abode in a tent. We again appeal to the members on the Middle Division and east end especially, to get out a good write-up for The Telegrapher. We would also like to see a good write-up from the Vin- cennes and Peoria Divisions, which will help ve y much in keeping System Division 27 to the front. Don't neglect your dues and insurance, sending dues to Bro. C. R. Shortridge, Coatesville, Ind., and insurance to Bro. L. W. Quick, 7th Floor Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. Panhandle Pete. Missouri Pacific Ry. St. Louis, Mo., January 28, 1913. Membership , Division No. 31 — Greetings — We invite you all to call and see your new office at 401 Star Building, where all mail for the general chairman and the general secretary and treasurer should be sent in future. We are compelled to make this change in order to serve you better and handle your business more promptly. We hope you will assist the officers, by keeping them informed of all changes and viola- tions of contract in order that they may be taken up for adjustment. The year 1912 was one of the best for Division No. 31 in more way than one, and today we are stronger in every way than ever before. We hope that at the coming election the mem- bers will all do their duty and vote for the best material on your respective districts. We want to take this means in thanking the membership and the local chairmen especially, for their splendid aid and assistance in the past year and we hope they will continue to work together, in order that peace and harmony may prevail. The work the past term has been pleasant, every local chairman being willing at all times to aid us and we believe that all can be proud of the records made in 1912. Let us now look to the future and prepare the way for still greater work. The opportunity has never been better than now, and we hope all will do their utmost to assist in still further increas- ing the membership and by reporting every viola- tion coming to their notice. I hope you will study the prize contest for 1913* and make up your mind you will be in the race for one of the splendid gold watches given for twenty-five new members secured in 1913. Bro. E. F. Bacon, assistant local chairman of the Southern Kansas Division, won one in 1912, and the result is that division has a ninety-seven and one-half per cent membership. We have a splendid bunch of correspondents now, and I hope to see each division represented in The Telegrapher each month. With best wishes, I am, Fraternally yours, H. J. Mohler, General Secretary and Treasurer. Wichita Dhnsion — Telegraphers at stations where more than one is employed should be very careful not to violate the hours of service law, by doubling and work- ing each others tricks, except on authority of the chief dispatcher or superintendent, for it is not only a violation of the law but can be made as an argument for a longer day. We hope everyone who has handled the U. S. mail in the past few months has been weighing it daily as advised by The Telegrapher some time ago, in order to compare the amount handled now with the amount handled before the advent of the parcels post. The railroads will now receive bet- ter pay for. handling packages by parcels post than by hauling them for the express companies. The difference to us is that formerly we received a commission for handling considerable business that we are now handling free. The companies can well afford to pay us extra compensation for car- rying the mail. It is necessary for us to have Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 259 this comparison of weights so our committee may hare something to work on. You should not deliver shippers order freight, without surrender of bill of lading, without author- ity for so doing. In case any officer tries to get you to do this contrary to the rules of the account- ing department, I would be glad to have you advise me of the circumstance. There is no excuse for us being counted “hard to get along with by the public** by the traffic officials, for adhering to this rule. They should stand by us, instead of trying to get us to disobey a rule that would place us in bad repute with the bond company. Whenever the dispatcher advises you not to remain on duty to meet a delayed mail train, and there is no other employe to attend to the mail, you should ask for a message stating that you will be relieved from responsibility for mail failure. If the dispatcher refuses to give you such mes- sage, meet the train, care for the mail and ren- der an overtime slip for same. If the time slip is rejected send it to me. Send all news items to Bro. G. E. Twiggs, cor- respondent, on second Benton, Kan. Please help him all you can to have a good write-up each month. F. O. Mott, Local Chairman. IVichita Division Notes — Sister Maud Wade, off sick since January ist, relieved by Bro. Quinn from the “Q.” Bro. R. F. Kelley, first 25th St. Yards, spent a few days recently in Kansas City. Ed. Cornwell, “If” office days, while in the dispatcher’s office, was relieved by Kellogg, relieved by Burton with Bro. Kessinger from second 25th St. on third as late night chief. We like to see the brothers get the relay jobs. Bro. Williams, manager “H,” was off several weeks recently. Boys, sit down and write the few nons still with us and try to get them in. We want to make this division the leader. This will be easy if you will all do your part. Let’s all get our new cards and go to work in earnest. Bro. Sloan is off sixty days, relieved by Mr. Benson, later relieved by Mr. Klintworth from the Central Division. Bro. D. E. Twiggs, of Greenwich, bid in Red- field, vice Bro. Blackman, transferred to Ilazelton. Bro. Hudson bid in Greenwich agency. J. J. Knapp, chief dispatcher, called to St. Louis on the Hospital Board, was relieved by Mr. Welch, relieved by Jay Overstcak, relieved by Cornwell and he by Bro. Kessinger. Bro. Moan Yates, Center, bid in Durand first. Bro. A. V. Huddleson, Eureka, third and Bro. Buchanan, Eureka second, Bro. Odel resigned at Neal agency and gone West. Neal assigned to Mr. Poe. Bro. T. R. Thompson, second Iola, off a few days, was relieved by C. R. Cohen, of Neal second. Bro. O. H. Thompson, of the Rock Island, assigned to Argonia agency. Helpers at Md. Ridge, Haven and Gas have been taken off, also day and night jobs at Tono- vay and Pontiac and Greenwich, and Towanda second. Bro. G. E. Twiggs bid in the new posi- tion at Benton. Bro. A. L. Brickley and wife bid in Sallyards nights, but as there was just one car out there, Mrs. Brickley had to stay at Rosalia. Bro. Griffiths, of Div. 46, who relieved about a month at Haaelton, is now at Pontiac pendtng bul- letin. I will appreciate any items you can send In. I always have a good supply of application blanks on hand; if you arc out let me know. G. E. T., Div. Cor. Bro. E. J. Popkess, whose wife died recently at Toronto, Kansas, located there before the track had been laid. He is the oldest agent on the division, being appointed in 1882, and remaining there ever since. “Mother”, Popkess was known to many telegraphers and other railroad men all over the country, many of whom she inspired to lead better and nobler lives. The O. R. T. was represented at her funeral by S. E. Cornwall, S. R. Kellogg and G. T. Furgus, of Wichita; E. W. Carroll and S. S. Smith, Toronto; F. C. Goudy, Oearwater; C. E. Russell, Yates Center, and S. Cornet, Rosalia. The floral offerings were beautiful and numer- ous, among them being a wreath from the Na'ional Stock Yards, East St. Louis; a similar token from F. C. Fletcher, Kansas City, another from the O. R. T. members, and a cross from the trainmen of Wichita division. THE LORD WILL PROVIDE. By Cert. 1644. Chough troubles assail and dangers affright, Though friends should all fail and foes all unite; Yet, one thing assures us, whatever betide The promise assures us, “The Lord will provide.” The birds, without barn or storehouse, are fed; From them let us learn to trust for our bread. His saints, what is fitting shall ne’er be denied So long as ’tis written, “The Lord will provide.” When Satan appears to stop up our path. And fills us with fears, we triumph by faith; lie can not take from us, though oft he has tried The heart-cheering promise, “The Lord will pro- vide.” Te tells us we’re weak, our hope is in vain. The good that we seek we ne’er shall obtain. But when such suggestions our grace have tried, This answers all questions, “The Lord will pro- vide.” No strength of our own, nor goodness we claim. Our trust is all thrown on Jesus — dear name. In this, our strong tower, for safety we hide, The Lord is our power, “The Lord will provide.” When life sinks apace and death is in view, The word of his grace shall comfort us through. Not fearing, nor doubting, with Christ on our side. We’re sure to die feeling, “The Lord will pro- vide.0 Digitized by CiOOQle

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260 The Railroad Telegrapher. in memoriam. Whereas, It has been the will of the supreme Ruler of the universe, to call Mrs. Alice A. Pop- kess, the beloved wife of oar esteemed brother J. E. Popkess, from her earthly home to that heavenly home where cares and sorrows are not; in token of our heartfelt sympathy for our bereaved brother and family, be it. Resolved, That although we bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well, we are grieved at the sorrow that has come to the home of our beloved brother, and be it further Resolved, That in manifestation of our sym- pathy we send to the grief-stricken brother a copy of these resolutions and forward a copy of them for publication in The Telegrapher. E. L. Bloomberg, F. O. Mott, D. E. Twiggs, L. H. Moon, Committee, Northern Kansas Division — We have several new men on this division, caused by some of the boys taking a vacation, but very few nons, several of whom we will get in shortly. New members in Kansas for December are: C. E. McIntyre, relief agent Logan; W. F. Cawood, agent Palmer; E. P. Laird, relief agent Vermil- lion; E. C. Baird, agent Centralia, and F. E. O’Brien, first Goffs. C. F. Jones, third Goffs, was recently married and needs to be with us now more than ever to protect the new wife. Ex-Bro. E. W. Crandall, relieving Bro. Woods at Muscotah, quit the service in 1909. He will be with us again shortly. Bro. Fennell, from Linn, bid in Logan agency. Bro. McCadden, who drew it first, concluded to remain at Prosser. Bro.1 Fennell will find lots of work at Logan, but he is the man who can do it. D. A. Ilubbartt, at Irving, hid in Linn, and Bro- I. X. Moore, third Frankfort, drew Vermillion, relieved by Bro. K. R. Wood, from Iron Mountain. Bro. J. C. Dill, a new man, relieved Bro. Wright, first Downs, a few days, and Bro. Ward, third Blue Rapids, by H. E. Daniels, a commercial man. Bro. L. W. Muir, Lenora, Kan., is being relieved by H. P. Taylor, at Superior and Green- leaf several years ago. I wish the boys along the line would all do all they can to get in the nons left. Sometimes a word from the trainmen passing through their stations helps out. If you mention it to them, they will put in a word now and then that will count. C. W. Wilds, L. C. Southern Kansas Dilision — Business is good, trains move regularly, with three and four sections of 157 and east-bound traffic equally heavy. The boys at Neodesha are particularly optimistic, as they have had some of their troubles alleviated lately. One of them puts it this way: No more do we toil at the baggage truck. Or at the U. S. mail, where we had no luck, But we stay in the office and clearly see That the labor is done as per O. R. T. Twinkle, twinkle, little semaphore, I used to light you o’er and o’er, But now we have put that work to flight Because have an electric light. Drag no more on the old mail sack, I did it once till I broke my back. But from that labor I now am free, Through the influence of the O. R. T. Bro. Harmon, from “GO” Coffeyville, ate Christ- mas dinner with his wife’s folks at “NX,” and Bro. Jamison and wdfe, from “CP’ Coffeyville. spent New Year’s day visiting friends at Neo- desha. Sister Nelson, second Deering, off for a week's vacation, was relieved by Bro. B. S. Knapp, who later went to Stilwell. Bro. Duncan, Conway Springs second, bid in Mont Ida nights. Bro. Hollis, jgent at Peru, bid in Fredoma agency, relieved by Mr. Francis, from Mont Ida. Kingman and Peru agencies were on bulletin until January 20th. Bro. Singleton, at Fredonia pending bulletin, visited at home a few days and then relieved Bro. Crites at Hudson. Bro. C. R. Bowman, Altoona nights, landed first there, relieved by Bro. Ma- gruder, from Buffalo nights, pending bulletin. Bro. “BX,” at Sycamore, has to kindle fires and heave coal these winter mornings, owing to the failure of gas. A number of towns in the gas belt will probably soon be burning coal again. Let us all be square with our Order, remit dues promptly and assist our general committee, now awaiting a hearing from the general manager in connection with a new agreement recently pre- sented, which we hope to be working under in the near future. How good this new schedule will be depends entirely on the support rendered by the membership on the system. If there is a non 01 a delinquent member working in your vicinity, get him, as his support, both moral and financial, may determine the outcome of some important ques- tion. Remember, it is the little things that count, and while you may think that one member more or less on the system will make little difference in the final settlement, it is these nons here and there who keep our percentage down, and it is important that we eliminate them as fast as pos- sible. There are only two left on this division, and as you all know where they are, we trust you will not fail to write them, not once of twice, but continually until they become “up to date.” Understand there is a “mutt” in the vicinity of I rcdonia, who works the short-end trick at the depot and the rest of the time runs a “ham Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 261 shack*' up town, doing all he can to discredit the Order. It is a mystery how such people can still run at large when we have several institutions for the feeble-minded kept uf by the State. Bro. Martin, Coffeyville, “RB,” goes to Wichita as dispatcher. Bro. Collins, agent Dexter, is off for thirty days, relieved by Mr. Vaughan. Bro. Case, Garnett, is making frequent visits to Osawa- tomie. Understand he is interested in a kitchen there. Bro. Certain was relieved at Garnett sev- eral nights by one of the boys from Mont Ida. Div. Con. Omaha Division — We wish to thank the boys on the Omaha Divi- sion for their help and loyalty during the past two years. Bro. Martin, the secretary, and myscll have done our best for the good of the Order. We have learned to love the boys, and trust we merit their respect and esteem in return. M. Williams, Local Chairman. Omcha Division Notes — Things we don’t want: Nons, knockers, delin- quents, negligence, indifference and dead ones. We owe Bros. H. E. Neily, second Wolcott, and R. W. Sinclair, third South Omaha, an apology for calling them “Mister” in our December write- up. They both came to the Missouri Pacific with “up to dates” and still carry them. Bro. Sinclair’s parents have moved from Peori3, 111., to South Omaha. He now has the comforts of a home. The rest of the boys have to be content with boarding- house accommodations. We can stand the “boomer” who makes a meal ticket of his card, but the non and knocker — well, no honest dog would bite the hand that feeds him. Bro. B. P. Rulon, second Sprague St. Jet., has a fine kid at his house, presented to him by Train- master Dooley — an angora goat from the Philip- pines. Bro. BiggcrstaiT, first Sprague St. Jet., who speaks se\cn languages, is now teaching a class in Italian. Understand Dispatcher K. 1*\ Laird will leave m soon. Bro. Reynolds, third Union, has returned from his honeymoon in Arkansas. Bro. J. E. O’Brien, third Sprague St. Jet., walked off the dump at his office in his sleep recently; fortunately, with no serious results. Three cheers for the three old soldiers a» Murray. II. N. Peterson, a new man, relieved Mr. Jones, third Nearman, resigned. Bro. James Freeder has gone to the soldiers’ home in Colorado Springs, Colo., suffering with rheumatism. Sister L. E. Barnes, agent Oak Mills, is getting along fine with her new typewriter, and is prepar- ing herself for a position in a relay office. Try to practice what you preach, and if you can't do that, keep on preaching. It might do someone else some good. G. E. Stabler, second “OY” Atchison yard, has returned from a three weeks’ visit in Oklahoma. Boys, don’t try to get a corner on the hay mar- ket. The anti-trust law might get you. Thanks to Sister L. E. Barnes for items. If others would take as much interest, perhaps wi could have a good write-up each month. C. S. Fakrah. OUR NONS. The boys on the M. P. are a mighty good set, Except the few’ nons we’re trying to get. 'Tis a solid division we’ll have, I’ve a “hunch.” We’re doing our best to line up the bunch. Williams, at Murray, will get the rest of the boys To share in our sorrows as well as our joys. They acknowledge our help and have raises galore. To see them stay out, sure, it makes us feel sore. “NI” at “J.” Joplin Division — Bro. L. F. Anthony is relieving at Shelaon, Agent Muir still in the hospital. VVe hope Bro. Yonkey wall be reinstated there. Bro. F. I). Schneider, “X” Nevada, relieved Bro. Anthony at Horton agency. Bro. Couch resigned second Ho - ton and went to the M. & X. A., at Leslie, Ark. Bro. H. C. Mahon, Arma, took a short vacation after being called to the circuit court in Okla- homa. Bro. Roy Christcl has been appointed assistant local chairman. Minclin Branch. Any news items, applications of new members, reports of violation of schedule should be sent to Bro. Christel, or myself. Bro. A. J. Roberts, who has been in the moving picture business, is on third Pit'.sburg. We hope he and Bro. Christcl can induce Mr. Hamilton to join. Bro. Richardson, now with the C. B. & Q. at New Castle, Wyo., spent Christmas holidays wit’i his parents in Purcell. Bro. Richardson brought home a new daughter for mother to love. When he worked at Lamar, in 1906, the writer had the pleasure of securing his application. General Chairman Bro. C. K. Maxwell made a trip over Joplin Division in January, doing some good missionary work and getting five applic itions. The brothers have until February _»8th to cast their votes, and we hope everyone will exeicise his right as well as his duty in the selection of a local chairman and a delegate from the Joplin Division. I have served the hoys several years as local chairman and have always done the be.^t I knew how. Hav ng a hard job to handle, with only one wire, it is hard to learn all that is going on. Anyone who knows of a change or a new position will confer a favor if they will advise me. I am willing to serve another term if r.o one else cares to take up the burden and will “g" my bc‘l " I- rat. • nnlly, C. V. Row k, T. C Digitized by UiOOQle

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262 The Railroad Telegrapher. 8t. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern R. R. Missouri Division — Bro. Leeper is at Annapolis, vice Bro. Montavon. Mr. Kent, a new man, is at Mill Spring. Each member notify the local chairman of any changes at his station and anything else that doesn’t look just right, so he can keep posted and do his work easier and better. Bro. Strader, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Whitchurch, from the Colorado Southern. Get after the few nons on the Belmont Branch and make it solid. 'Bro. Mohler’s home division is solid except one man; we should all be that good or better. Bro. Carter has resumed at Hoxie Yard after two months’ vacation. Bro. Hodges, Cliff Cave, was off a few days re- cently on account of sickness. It is now Bro. Rozier, at Corning, Ark., and Agent Eakins, Iron Mountain. Mr. Holloway, at Hilliard, will soon be with us. Bro. Montavon withdrew his bid on Annapolis nights, and bids on Harviell. Mr. Campbell bid in Hendrickson nights. Send any news you can to Bro. Strader at Hogan, by the 20th of each month, and help us to have a good write-up. Bro. Phillips, the Des Arc “owl,” attended court at Ironton recently. We have Bros. Edmonds and Simpson to thank this month for their interest in seeing that the schedule is maintained. Bro. Commer, second DeSoto, spent Xmas with his mother, and Bro. Johnson, agent Hendrickson, at his home in the East. Hilliard, opened recently as a day and night office, has been closed again. Bro. H. R. Johnson is at Williamsville tower nights, Bro. Selvidge days, and former Bro. C. C. Sutherland works late night trifk and three hours at the depot. The parcel post proved too heavy for the station force and the men at the tower have to handle it. To miss the twenty-seven sacks a few times at $1.00 each, would take ab >ut all their pay. The company has been asked to pay extra for handling them. Bro. Harrington is relieving Bro. Baldridge at Leeper. Mr. Copely. at Gads Hill, is drawing the $5.00 extra for attending the switch lamps which the Order got for him, still he can’t see what good the Order is. Bro. Smarr, first Piedmont, while off a few days, owing to his mother being very sick with pneu- monia, was relieved by Bro. Shell, who later went to Mineral Point. Bro. Maxwell is working on the readvertise- ment of DeSoto. Div. Cor. Central Division — We are having a regular “Camp Meetin* Time” on the Central Division. Over twenty new mem- bers in December and more coming; everybody is up and doing, and we are going to make this a banner division before we Ret through with it. There is plenty of work to be done yet, but when you get a bunch to working like they are down here something is bound to move. We hope members of the general committee will take it, that in doing this we are saying that we believe in them and want them to know we are with them. Agent McCollum has laid off, and there will be a new man at Lenapah shortly. Yours truly relieved Mr. Fox at Muldrow, as- signed third 6o1agah. It is now Bro. Tanner at Inola. Wagoner, Vian, Muldrow, Greenwood Jet., Braggs and Gore are solid. We need a lot more like Rozzell at Gore. n Bro. Riddle has a happy smile since he got his new button. The VanBuren boys are good at heart, which don’t reach very far in getting results as long as the heart don’t reach to the pocketbook. Bro. Sam Parker, from St. Louis, is at Den ning Yards. Bros. Harned and Coffer, at Ozark, are doing good and so is Bro. McCoy, late from Kansas. The boys, in showing new life, are also looking out for the company’s interest. Everything is mov- ing along nicely and everybody feeling good, which I hope will continue throughout 1913. Yours truly, C. F. Gowdy, L. C. Central Division — Wagoner District — The company has been reducing forces on this division, replacing the telegraphers with signalmen. I am glad to notice so many of the “old head*” coming into the Order. Quite a few positions are open which have not yet been bulletined. Always have a nice answer and a smile when talking to the public. If it was not for the busi ness it gives the line, we wouldn’t have any posi- tions. The committee will be up for a new schedule soon and will be able to get the boys who handle the express at night some compensation, even if it’s a small one. The coal business is good and considerable grain for export is moving. Bro. G. B. Hunter is back at* Oolagah agency after a vacation of twenty-one days, during which he was kept at home nearly all the time, owing to sickness. Bro. Wes Moreland secured third “D,” not ac- cepting second Nowata. Bro. A. V. Cherry is now signalman at Inola. Bro. Ben Tanney, an old-timer, will probably soon leave us to look after other interests. The express has been moved out of Wagoner office, and is now up town. Wishing good luck to one and all for the new year. Cert. 1940. Memphis Division — It is now Bros. G. M. Flippin and L. W. Blake at Paragould; R. W. Pierce, Haynes; J. S. Nor- man, agent Snow Lake, Ark.; with Sister Clem McKinney, assistant local chairman, op speond. Digitized by Google J

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 263 Bro. C. N. Haunner, transferred to Division 31, is now agent and operator at Crawfordsville. All the rivers are up now to a high-water mark, but hope the lads on the south end won’t have to move or those on the M. H. & L. have to climt> trees, as they did last year. Bros. Bowers and Stephenson surely appreciate the new passenger depot at New Augusta, where they have been located for some four months. All the news should be sent me, not later than the eighteenth, to Augusta, Ark. Yours truly, B. E. Bowers, Local Chairman. St. Louis & San Francisco R. R. River & Cape Division — We have not had a write-up from this division for some time, because the boys have failed to send in the news when changes occur. Send in the names of the nons, so we will know who to work on, also the names and certificate numbers of members of other divisions, to the local chair- man, in order that they may be transferred to Division 32. Our convention meets in May at Baltimore. Write the new local chairman and delegate any suggestions on matters worthy of consideration, in order that they may be brought up at the con- vention. • Bro. W. C. Retcber, relieved at Poplar Bluff by W. A. Marklc, from the I. M. S. at Delta, went to Gravois nights. Bro. A. H. Steger, Wittenberg nights, has been off several weeks, owing to the sickness and death of his father. We extend him our heartfelt sym- pathy. Bro. H. M. Bader, from “GM” Chaffee, trans- ferred from Grand to 32, is temporary agent at Marston. Shave, Craig, Barton, Long and Fowler are doing the stunts in “GM.’* Bro. L. A. Pickard bid in Vanduser, Mo., agency. Bro. V. E. Hopkins relieved Boyette at Kennett, who went to Joiner. This district is almost solid on the Hoxie Divi- sion, with very few nons on other parts. Write them up to the local chairman and help him shove them in the fold. Local Chairman. Third District — Bro. J. E. Hart, third Crystal City, has re- signed and gone with the M. R. & B. T. at Bonne Terre. Mo., relieved by Bro. Staufft, relieved at Hayti by R. Phillips, from the R. I. Bro. L. E. Goodman, for a number of years agent at Crystal City, has resigned, relieved by J. G. Sarius. Bro. Clay Smith, Cape Girardeau, is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. C. E. Maddox, from “Q.” Bro. W. R. Howell, relieved at Bassett by Bro. Dye, from the I. C., bid in Mattiicws agency, vie? Bro. Sibley, gone into the jewelry business there. Bro. Fowler is now at Chaffee. The meningitis scare seems to be about over. Hope to have a better write-up next time. Div. Cor. Ozark Division — The exceptionally fine weather keeps business moving in fine shape; trains all on time. Bro. F. S. Love is back on Mountain Grove first, relieved at Birch Tree by Bro. E. M. Faust. Bro. B. R. Rogers is also at Mountain Grove. Bro. A. A. Bailey is at Norwood days, and Bro. A. L. Adams, of 93, on third Hardy. Bro. J. W. Norris has been reinstated as agent at Ravenden. Bro. F. A. McCoy, from the Third District, is on third Turrell, and Bro. N. J. Curtis at Harvard again. Seems he can’t get far away from Marion. Bro. C. L. Dewee, from the Southeastern Divi- sion, is at Marked Tree, and Bro. C. D. Sanders, a new man, is at Hoxie. Div. Coa. Central Division — Bro. Tubbs, Division 116, relieved Bro. Bruner on third Antlers, resigned. Bro. J. E. Lchn re- lieved Mr. Fry, third Poteau, who goes to second Antlers. Get his application. 13io. Evans, first Taligma, relieved Bro. Lau- rence, Wister third, on bid. Bros. R. A. Riley and Bruner Bengal, who doubled at Talihina owing to the shortage of men, later attended Federal court at Muskogee, relieved by Mr. Jones. Bro. Erick- son, agent Talihina, bid in first there. Sister Worthing, third Jenson, has returned, after an extended vacation, relieved by Bro. Lang- well, who went to Wister temporarily and later resigned. Bro. Hill Poteau third, resigned and gone West, relieved by Bro. J. E. Lchn, who later relieved Bro. Powell, third extra, on bid. Bro. O. D. Johnson, second Poteau, resigned, relieved by Bro. Burrton, from “YD.” First Exeter, re-estab- lished by Bro. Williams, pending bulletin, Bro. Glenn, third Fayetteville, on a visit to llot Springs for his health, relieved by Bro. Powell. Bro. Armstrong bid in Mountainburg agency, relieved at Midland agency by Bro. Pinkston, from Hackett agency. Bro. Ware, who resigned Fayette Jet. agenc> owing to insufficient help, went to Albion, Okla., where, it is understood, gold has been discovered in paying quantities. We hope Bro. Ware will be able to get his “mitts” on some of it. Bro. Caldwell, who relieved Bro. Lane at Po- tcau, pending bulletin, was relieved on second Scligman by Mr. Curtis. Don't forget to mail me all the changes you can by the eighteenth of each month; also remit your current dues, in order not to be dropped, and keep behind the nons. C. C- Larson, L. C. Southwestern Division — Bio. II. C. Hix is relieving Bro. F. W. Carden, agent Wyandotte, on a thirty-day leave. The cashier telegrapher position at Catoosa has been discontinued, and Bro. J. N. Babb is acting agent there pending bulletin. Bro. F. 1C. Pennington, who relieved Brc. J. H Hudson, third Tanelia, a few nights and then went to third Redfork, vice Bio. is now Digitized by CiOOQle

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264 The Railroad Telegrapher. relieving Bro. C. H. Clements, second there, on an indefinite leave. Bro. Cordon Quinn, second Taneha, is putting some of his interesting experi- ences in book form on the “Buffalo Bill’* hold-up type. Bro. Black bid in first Tulsa, relieving Bro. Joe White. Telegrapher Jones, chief dispatcher’s clerk, is now working as extra dispatcher. Bro. R. M. Page spent Sunday recently in Claremore, relieved by Bro. McCann. Third Trick Dispatcher King is trying to get the Pullman company to sidetrack a car at Seneca for the use of the correspondent. Send any changes you can get to the corre- spondent; every little bit helps. Div. Cor., Cert. 651. Eastern Division — Bro. Degrout assigned third “MO” Monett on account of reduction of force in relay office at Sapulpa; Bro. Ben Snyder to second “NY,” and Bro. Kennedy, “MO,” to third “NY" Monett. Bros. G. C. Carney and F. S. Pittman reinstated, the latter to first “NY” Monett, and Bro. Carney extra agent. Bro. Ben Strain relieved L. M. Tooker at Bil- lings. Bros. C. E. Logan and D. Brockerman, off during Christmas, relieved by Mr. Bryant, who later went to third Jerome. Bro. R. O. Beale, on a trip with his family to Memphis recently, was relieved by Cashier J. K. Woodfill. Bro. C. W. Gardner is breaking in as a dis- patcher, and Mr. Price is dispatching on west end, relieved on car job by Bro. Sweet. Boys, don’t forget to fill out those blanks you got a few days ago. Every little bit helps, you know. Brock. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Wheeling Division — We added fifteen new members to this division during the past six months. Boys, pay up your dues, see that your working mate pays up, and get your non neighbor to join. To obtain results we must stand firm, pull together and help to organize. Your semi-annual dues were pavablc January 1, 1913, and the sixty days’ extension is only given to assist you in doing this important part of the work. Let each and every brother and sister remit their dues promptly, and remem- ber that an up-to-date card on the B. & O. lines means more today than ever before. You did nobly the last semi-annual period and are to be congratulated. Make a determined effort to pay promptly and you will put new courage in .the hearts of those who are representing you on the general committee and your local chairman. Bro. W. A. Yeatcr, agent Denver, has re- turned after ten days’ vacation visiting friends and relatives, relieved by Bro. J. Noffsingcr. Bro. L. Loftus returned from the West and is with us once more, on first Bard. Bro. W. J. Comer has returned to first Welb Pit from vacation, relieved by Bro. H. E. Rex- road, now on second Chestnut fTill pending bul- letin. ^ Bro. H. C. Little, second Wianno, off on account of sideness, was relieved by H. F. Jones, and Bro. H. L. Clelland, second Bentons Ferry, by E- B. Little. Bro. C. E. Miller, third Glover’s Gap, while at his home in Virginia, was relieved by L. E- Wilson, who also relieved Bro. H. E. Beney, second Hartzel, off on account of sickness of hi* wife. Bro. C. W. Jackson, first Holloway, was off on account of sickness, and Bro. Eddie Voight re- lieved J. D. Dowell, second N. Bcnwood, off for the same reason. Mrs. Marie Turner, first Chestnut Hill, spent the holidays with her parents. Bros. C. W. Hammond, of Pine Grove, and C- W. Secrest, first Hannibal, have returned from their vacations, and Bro. H. A. Shorter, third Bentons Ferry, has returned from a visit to rela- tives in Hunnington. The boys at “WR” tower, Wheeling, were kindly remembered Xmas by our efficient Signal Repair- man G. L. Sheets, Bro. Beatty receiving a pound of smoking tobacco and Bros. Wilson and Fetty each a box of cigars. W. H. Carroll, former sig- nal repairman, is now employed there on the Cum- berland Division. Bros. Wilson and Beatty doubled at “WR" while Bro. R. F. Fetty was off several days, owing to the sickness of his wife. No others available. Bro. W. B. Mullett, of Benwood Yard, was re- lieved on his wedding tour by Bro. Eddy Voight. Congratulations. Cert. 754. Cleveland Division — We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Lengs, wife of Bro. Lengs of Canton Scales, and extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved brother and family. Bro. Lengs was relieved by Bro. V. M. Kelly, third "BG” cabin, who later went to third Uhricksville, vice Mr. Bigler, gone to third Goshen. L’ro. Lyons, second Seville, on six months* fur- lough, will go to a sanitarium at Chicago to re cuperate his health, relieved by Bro. Carney. Bro. Blythe bid in Willow, vice Extra Baker, at So. Park pending bulletin. Elyria closed, Bro. Wood going to first Lorain Yard, Bro. Jim Shanks third, Bro. Bane second and Bro. Holcombe “CS” days. Bro. Orahood, first Columbia, was off several days recently visiting his mother, who is in very poor health. Bro. G. J. Elford, first Seville, was appointed telegraphers’ «nfety committeeman, succeeding Bro. J. A. Bratton. Thanks to Bro. V. M. Kelly for news items. The election is on hand. Vote for the best man. Cert. 914. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 265 C. & E. I. R. R. Evansville Division — On the last scouting trip made by our worthy Local Chairman, Bro. Skiles, the following nons signed up: O. L. Somers and A. J. Lodron, Pax- ton, Ind.; M. H. Howard and C. F. Harstine, Oaktown; R. J. Adams and C. O. Agee, Princeton; J. R. Curry and Roy Goodwin, Cantaloupe; C. H. Smith, Fannersburg; G. F. Trainer, Wadesville; C. H. Robenstein and A. L. Young, Baker; W. L. Slioptow and C. E. Horner, Washington; B. B. and P. D. Dame, Purcell; E. M. Goodman and J. E. Harden, Smith; C. F. Crawford, Nelia D. Rose and G. R. Mason, Emison; H. R. P illips, extra; C. J. Scherer, Petersburg; J. C. Zimmer- man, Little; A. L. Marvel, Jr., Cynthiana, and R. L. Dugan, extra Sullivan. Brothers, this gives us about 95 per cent south c»f Terre Haute. Let’s keep right after the nons until we get them all cleaned out. If you ari working with a non give him no rest until he has signed up. Tell him he is in a class by himself, and not worthy of his position unless he is a mem- ber of the union. On the Washington District between Terre Haute and Evansville there are only two nons, and one of them just recently got a regular posi- tion. Boys, get them lined up. Bro. J. B. Hanning bid in second “D" Evans- ville; Bro. G. A. Goucher, second Oaktown; N. D. Rose, second Emison; O. N. Melton, third W’orth- ington, and Bro. W. A. Hilburn, Coal City agency, Bro. Ray resigning, owing tc ill health. Evansville “D” third and Hazleton third are on bulletin. The boys all sighed with joy when Bro. C. G. Gepner moved up to second trick dispatcher, as he is a “cracker-jack.” When Bro. “Gep” has to work the main line, we have our kind old friencl Bro. C. W. L. Brinkley. “Red” is a mighty fine fellow and knows how to get the trains around the curves. Brother Skiles was the only one who sent me any items this time. He is always on the job. Be sure and mail some items for the next journal to D. A. Joslin, Cory, Ind. D. A. J. Chicago Division — Bro. H. D. Hodges, two months at “MS” tower, relieved Bro. H. W. Palmer, second Bryce, who bid in third “MS” tower, then went to the “Big Four.” Bro. H. D. Hodges bid in third Bryce, relieving L. R. Brown from the I. C. Bro. W. J. Cassady, second Fountain Creek, bid in third Fairmount Jet., and J. O. Deill, third "FC.” landed third “FM.” Bro. Bagwell, who went to Hendersonville, X. C. and married, is now on an extended trip through Florida, relieved by C. T. U. Bro. J. Calder. Bro. Snow, third “YD” Center, relieved Bro. Stephens at “CD” Chicago Heights Depot, who bid back his old job at Crete. Mr. Michael, agent Stcgi-r, recently turned out three students.. Bro. Wilson, who bid in “NE” tower on last bulletin, bid back second Goodwin bulletin, re- lieved by Mr. Bobbett from “DH” tower. Bro. Smith, first “YD” Center, resigned and went to the Grand Trunk, Thornton Jet. second, relieved by Mr. Key from “NE’’ tower. Bro. Eaken, second Pittwood, bid in second “BX” tower, relieved by Mr. Barnes, Bro. Jones going to Fairmount Jet. Bro. Ed. Brown, first “BX” tower was a recent Watseka visitor. Mr. Wood, third Coaler, bid in second there. Bro. Prough, third Watseka, has bought -orar lots and will build him a home theie in the spring. Bro. W. H. Keller, third Gerald, is off owing to his mother’s illness. We hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. \ I.. Burton, third Wood Jet., is still lay- ing off, and Division Poet Bro. Hampton, is making a strong bid for that position. I wish to thank Bros. Fitzhenry. Hampton, Smith, Brown, Hodges and Johnson for their contributions to this writ •- up. No. 93, on January 17th, killed some poor un- known man right in front of Mo. Jet. tower. Hope by this time you all have a brand new card in your jeans. Cert. 47. OCR JOURNAL. By P. E. Hampton, Cert. 3^0, Div. 34. Every month I get thee, Journal, Just as sure as sure can be; And there’s nothing to my notion Can compare at all with thee. I may go to any newsdealer, Take my pick of all his stand; But I have yet to find your equal, Here or any other land. As I get thee from the office, I do so with a smile, For I know, when I am seated I’ll read something worth the while. I nave yet to be disappointed, As I scan your newsy pages; Because you represent What’s firm as “The Rock of Ages.” After I have received you, Devoured the contents within; I think how lovely it would be If all the “ops’” were in. I then sit and ponder, Think of all the joy and bliss To all tb' ' ■ ; s” that are able to say T carry the card accompanying “This.” Dear Journal, in your items I not ic quite a bit, Tlu- word Mister” occurs quite often Win n "Brother” would seem more fit. Digitized by UiOOQle

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266 The Railroad Telegrapher. Don’t let that hurt your feelings, The fault, wc know, ’tis true, Belongs to the “Mister,” not “Brother,” And can not be laid to you. I hope to see, dear Journal, The time on the C. & E. I. When we can look into your newsy self With gladness in our eye. That “Mister” will be a name unknown In our monthly write-up, forever; And “Brother” and “Sister” take its place And stick and stick forever. Kxazy Kat. Perc Marquette R. R. Grand Rapids District — The meeting at Benton Harbor, January nth, wnich had been advertised as an open meeting and dance, proved to be very successful, each brother bringing his better half. Affairs pertaining to this district were handled quickly and three applicants were admitted, after which Bro. Campbell, our worthy third vice presi- dent, who visited us unexpectedly, gave us a short talk, complimenting us on the good work we had done, and wc believe he enjoyed himself during the dance which followed. He explained how some member might be misled by our using the term “Chicago-Muskegon local” for our division, and it was decided that in the future it will be known as the “Grand Rapids District,” of Division 39, covering all the terri- tory over which our Superintendent has charge. Among the members present with their wives were: L. H. House, Porter; J. E. Bowerman, Michigan City; F. M. Ward, Bridgman; Bro. Morlan and H. W. Smith, Benton Harbor; Bro. Santee, St. Joseph; F. J. Thrall, Coloma; R. A. Stockwell, Hartford; D. H. Jackson, wife and son, of McDonald; S. J. Bessie, wife and daughter, Grand Jet.; L. M. Buzzard, and sister. Ethel, Bravo; Mrs. Bessie Harris, New Richmond; W. E. Johnson, New Richmond; Bro. Morford, Grand Haven; V. C. Romoser and L. L. Watson, Waver- ly; G. E. Morris, Vreisland, and A. Jacob, Grand Rapids. If any one has been overlooked it has not been done intentionally, and there may have been one or two families present whom I can not think of at this time. Among others present were: V. A. Ashcroft, Sawyer; Bro. Smith, River- side; Dr. Quigley, Hartford; H. B. Green, Water- vliet; C. L. Nelson, Filmore, and F. W. Burns, Grand Rapids. Bro. Burns of Grand Rapids, who was initiated at this meeting, brought his entire set of trap drums and with the aid of Bro. Morford, violin'st, and Mrs. L. L. Watson, pianist, furnished the necessary music for two-steps and waltzes, while Bro. Johnson, of New Richmond, and his wife rendered the music for quadrilles. Bro. Bessie, of Grand Jet., also favored us with mellow tones from his baritone during the entire evening, and Bro. Green played the “player piano” and we were forced to turn out all the lights in the hall after closing, before he could be induced to get his hat and coat and follow the crowd. When we went out for supper to a cafateria, where we were cordially received and served with oyster stews and various other delightful dishes in a most elegant manner. Everyone enjoyed themselves from start to finish. Cert. 499- Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. Richmond and Clifton Forge Divisions, Peninsula District — Bro. L. T. Goddin, of Toano, Va., was drowned in a mill pond on November 7th, while fishing. The members of this district contributed a floral offering, which I had subscribed over the wire. Among the members who contributed were: E. A. Cook, L. B. Poindexter, L. F. Roth, R. F. Under- wood, W. A. Powell, R. B. White, B. H. Ewan, B. P. Wynne, M. T. Shipman, W. F. Luck, H. K. Grover, J. A. Marston. J. M. Arnott, O. A. Allen. J. E. Robertson, H. S. Morse, J. G. McCann, S. B. Binford, J. H. Carpenter, H. F. Rhoades, C. H. Masten, H. A. Hart, and cash. The contribution would have been much larger had I been able to ask more of the brothers, which was impossible, owing to the shortness of time before the funeral Bro. Goddin was one of our true and devoted members. Yours fraternally, H. K. Graves. Erie R. R. Cincinnati Division — It will only be a short time now until ’we will be answering on the telephone instead of the tele- graph, and we might just as well do it cheerfully. The new depot at Rittman will soon be finished, and the boys there will have a nice place to work in. The two or three who are still out should come in and help along the good cause. The Order has done much for all of us and can do still more, if we will all try to make our organization stronger. Brothers, we should have a few good old-time meetings, with vim and ginger in them, and get back on the firing line, put our shoulders to the wheel and work. The neighbors who use the street car line situ- ated near the tower at Silver Creek, built a shel- ter shed to protect them from the cold, and Bro. Hudson painted it for thim. The non who reported Bro. Rasor, third Silver Creek, recently, for not reporting trains as promptly as he desired, a few nights later let one get by entirely. This shows that we all have enough to do to attend strictly to our own busi- ness. That’s what the company pays us for while on duty. Wadsworth, a x 2-hour stunt, including clerical work all day, is still scheduled on the old basis. Don’t worry about the new talked-of “electric blocking.” It’s time enough to cross a bridge when you come to it. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 267 J. W. Hill relieved Third Dispatcher Ballinger while he enjoyed the New Year holidays at home. Bros. Sloane, Division 138, and Lee and Ryan, first, second and third “A” tower, Gallon, is one of the oldest O. R. T. crews that hammer the brass on this end. Bros. Courtney, second, and Bishops, third at Conden. were on first and second, respectively, while Mr. Jones was on Mansfield third. “VAM tower, opposite union depot, Akrcn, Ohio, will be moved to 01^ Forge and be open 6 a. m. until 6 p. m. for awhile, to get information for the pile drivers. L. P. Howard, agent Tallmadge, and W. F. Weber, third Akron, were called to Ravenna, Ohio, before the grand jury, to testify in regard to some stolen cattle loaded at Tallmadge on October 1, 1912. Business was never better on the Erie than now. Boys, get those nons in the ranks. We should have more members on the entire division. Every member help General Chairman Bro. Husted to get in the nons. He secured quite a number last month, with prospects of more between Marion and Kent and Galion and Marion. A few can not do this alone, but it can be done if all will do their duty. Jhe trainmen's committee follows the fire- men before the management, and ours comes next, so everybody get busy and make this the banner year for our division. “Do not, then, stand idly waiting For some larger work to do; Fortune is an idle goddess, She may never come to you. Go and work in any vineyard, Ever there to do and dare; If you want a field of labor You can find one anywhere.” Remember when we worked twelve hours for $48 and $52 a month? The $2 a month raise in 1910 amounted to more every year than we have paid for dues, and no younger man can knock you out of your job, because we now have the senior- ity rule. Tell this to the nons when they claim the O. R. T. never did anything for them. “In the darkness as in daylight, On the water as on land, God’s eye is looking on us, And beneath us is His hand! Death will find us soon or later, On the deck or in the cot; And we can not meet Him better Than in working out our lot.” , February is election month for delegates, alter- nates and local officers. Send in your nomination petitions fot local chairman to C. L. Bridge, De- posit, N. Y., and be sure you have three names on it. We wanf a big crowd at the election the first meeting night this month, as advised by wire. Send your news, even if only one item, to Div. Con., Box 30, Tallmadge, Ohio. Susquehanna Division— Bro. Ira Brooks, of Waverly, who, while out hunting recently, fell twenty-five feet from a tree, is sufficiently recovered to resume work. Bro. Schultz, of Barton, who met with a similar acci- dent, is also back at work. Bro. Lisenby is relieving at “JT” third. Bro. J. A. Horey bid in Addison, and Bro. Shular. from Owego, bid in second Painted Post. The boys at the latter point are congratulating themselves that they will soon have a new station in place of the one burned recently and a new tower just east of the station. Bro. Wezloski, extra, is relieving on third there. Some of the nons who have had regular jobs for years should pattern after Bro. Wezloski and get an up-to-date card. Bro. Webber, of Coming second, is building an airship and is open for suggestions. The disciplining of a man recently for causing a very bad delay to a fast train on account of sleeping should give warning. There is no excuse for a man sleeping on an eight-hour trick. It does not help our cause any. Brothers, stay awake and attend to “biz.” The best class of men are in the O. R. T., and we must keep up that record. We were disappointed in not having Bro. Husted with us at the recent meeting at Elmira. About fifteen were present. Bro. Husted was unable to come, owing to a previous date of importance. Your local chairman expects to go West about February 10th, to be absent thirty or sixty days. Bro. Husted has appointed Bro. S. L. Jackson, of Cameron, to officiate during his absence. Audress all your communications during that time to Bro. Jackson, at Cameron, N. Y. Next month we nominate officers for the next term. Come to the meeting and make your choice. Bro. Jackson would make -* good local chairman. He is qualified in every way. There is lots of good material to choose from. When a new man comes on the division, give the local chairman his name and location and ascertain how he stands. This information will help wonderfully in lining up the nons. Bro. Husted is working east on the nons and has not struck this division yet. In the meantime, let’s give them a jood man-to-man talk and show them why they should be on the side that is working for their interests. Our committee has not as yet gotten a date for a new schedule. The firemen are still in New York, trying to adjust their case. We should be the next on the list. Phones will probably be working by February 1 st. Let us make ourselves familiar with them, he on the job every minute and do all we can to help the dispatchers keep trains moving and answer up promptly. They will have their hands full with one man handling the whole division. A meeting of the members of the new Chemung Telegraphers’ Club will be called in a few days to elect officers and finish the organizing. Each member should attend this meeting and bring as n any candidates for membership as possible. B< on hand am have a say in who shall be your Digitized by Google

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268 ' The Railroad Telegrapher. officers for the next term. This club will bring the brothers from the different roads together. Get acquainted and be more sociable than hereto- fore. It deserves your hearty support. At this meeting arrangements can be made for a club room, copies of the constitution and by-laws or- dered printed and everything started off in good shape. I will be glad to give the brothers who will be elected local chairman and representative next month all the help I can to guide them in tneir work. One starting in on these positions can be helped a good deal in his work by the outgoing chairman, and I will be only too glad to give them the benefit of my experience. Bro. Mason, of “VO” tower, has volunteered to act as division correspondent next term. He wrote up a good part of this write-up, and Bro. Derrig, of VVavcrly, also contributed some notes. Bro. Mason is now writing a book entitled “How Two Can Live on $60 Per.” He claims he ha9 solved the problem and will soon try it out if “she” is willing to take the chance. A bunch of O. R. T. brothers called on Bro. Ira Brooks at his home in Waverly while he was laid up, and found him much improved and with good prospects of a speedy recovery. Div. Cor. Mahoning Division — Kirby from first “IN” to first “JU” until advertised. Owing to high water and a washout, a tempo- rary office was opened at the Mahoning River just east of Phalanx. Saltsman, third “\VA.” was there days. Pulaski has also been opened day and night- -three eight-hour tricks. Jones, first “DY,” off a few days, relieved by Smith, and he on second by Hogan. (irimm and wife spent several days in Beaver Falls visiting. William Reynolds, Willson shops, recently on tiie Ore Docks, has returned to “MS” days. The robber who’ held up and relieved Frank Cogsil, ticket clerk, of a diamond ring, was caught in Boston, and the ring may be recovered. All new men at “IN” Coles, Osborne first, Kelly second and Davise third. Miss Wilcox is relieving Agent Williams. The neat'ness of the way-bills indicates that one of the1 fair Wx is in charge. Bailey has returned from Florida, greatly im- proved in health. Fred Way has returned after several years’ absence. VV. 1). Moyer is attending the Lyon meetings in Cleveland. W. J. Holbrook, of Rochester, is visiting at Warren. . Slats. Canadian Northern Ry. Western Diiision, Third District — The first meeting for a number of years was held on December 22, 191 2, by the members of the Western Division, at Edmonton, and was well attended. No. 1 being about eight hours late, made it very inconvenient for the boys cast of Battle ford to come, thus preventing a larger attendance. Bro. Chard acted as chairman and Bro. Morgan secretary. The boys are very well pleased with our new schedule, which was discussed thoroughly. Bro. Chard explained the negotiations with the officials of the company. Some of the boys were not posted as to their working hours or making out overtime tickets, but all were very well satisfied after this was explained. The meetings are where we can always learn these things. There was considerable discussion about the seniority rights of telegraphers transferring from one division to another, which Bro. Chard ex- plained in a very satisfactory manner. Among those who attended were: Bros. Litstcr, South Battlcford; Douglas, North Battleford; Carter, Paynton; Hart, Lashburn; Mooney and Wilson, Lloydminster; Clark, Kitscoty; Bingham, Lavoy; Tilley, Vegrcville; Bennett, Lamont; Lane, Bru- derheim; Chard, Fort Saskn.; Tebo, Edmonton; Guernsey, train auditor Athabasca Line; Stringer, lineman; Anderson, dispatcher’s office; Morgan, “MO” office; J. J. Wilson, relief agent; Sturgess, Red Willow; Comer, Edberg; McMahon, Cam- rose; McLeod, Roundhill; McRobie, Donald (who is taller standing than sitting); Wright, of the C. P. R. Vermilion was not very well represented on account of the meeting being called so late. Bros. McRae, Easton and Francisco were unable to at- tend. We adjourned at 1 8.00k, in order to give the boys a chance to have lunch and tea at the Wind- sor at Bro. Chard’s invitation before leaving on No. 2, at 20.55k. Changes: Bro. Macfarlane from Warmait days to Aberdeen, vice Bro. Cox, on leave; Bro. Grieve, Warman nights to Howell until regular agent is appointed, vice Mr. Macdonnell, resigned; Bro. Dillihunt, Vermilion nights to Warman days; Bro. O’Farrell, from the C. P. R., to Warman nights; Bro. Bethune, Howell to Vermilion nights; Bro. J. J. Wilson relieving at Innisfree, vice Bro. Slo- cumbe, resigned and gone to the coast. Mr. Van- mecr, formerly assistant at Vonda, is working nights there with ex-Bro. Jarvis. Bro. W. H. Smith, Radisson days, on leave owing to the seri- ous illness of his mother. We hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. Sherman, days, relieved by Mr. Manning. We now have eight-hour tricks at North Battle- ford — Bro. Harrington, first; Bro. Shaw, second, and Bro. Christmas, third. Mr. Argo is acting as agent at Delmas during the grain season. Bro. Carter appointed agent Paynton, Bro. Hughes bidding in Munsen, getting agency, and Bro. Hines, Maidstone agency. Waseca agency opened by Bro. Given. Bro. McKimmon, from Vermillion, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. McDonald, from the C. P. R. Edmonton “MO” office has been moved up stairs to the dispatcher’s office, doing away with “C” office and putting three men in “MO” — Bro. Morgan, first; Bro. Jollymour, second, and Bro. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 269 Anderson, third; second trick man works from 1 3.00k to 21.00k, so no use wasting your energy between the hours of 21.00k and 24.00k. Big Valley, on the Battle River line, opened by Bro. Bickle, appointed agent, and Denholm with Bro. McLaren as agent. Bro. Stringer, lineman west of Edmonton, re- lieved by Mr. Knutson, an older man, off the east end, is going west on construction. Brothers, all send me your memos, no matter how small, and will try to have something more interesting next time. "Q.” Central Division, District No. 4 — Happy new year to all the brothers and best wishes for continued success of our organization is the wish of every true O. R. T. man. Let us continue to make Anno Domini 1913 a record year for our grand Order. We on this district can help some, if we will only try. We are well organized, and should be able to land the few remaining nons. There is no excuse for anyone not having an “up to date” since our new schedule has gone into effect. The O. R. T. pays good dividends apart from the valuable protection it affords. Bro. Hawes spent Christmas with his parents at Moosomin, Bro. Benson relieving him at Brier- crest and also relieved Bro. Dollard, of Fairlight, on vacation. Algas is to be opened as a night office. This should give "CAM and “RN” some rest. They have been right on the job when required to work extra. Bro. Sanderson, who spent several weeks at Banff sulphur springs, is much improved since his return. Bro. Thompson, from Glenanon, is at Elgin, and Bro. Leslie has Methuen Jet. agency. Our dispatchers at Brandon now’ get one trick off each week, Bro. C. E. Eck, relieving dispatcher, working third and second Sunday and second Monday. The agents at Cromer and Dunrea require the attention of some brother. Bro. Sanderson will be wearing a pair of new boots shortly, the team he was skip for taking this prize at the Kipling bonspiel. Bro. Toomer, at Idessa, will take fifteen days* well-earned holidays shortly. Am much indebted to Bro. Sterling and our brother dispatchers for some of the interesting items in this write up. Hope we can have some- thing of interest each month. I will have to apologize to one of the brothers for not putting in this month the notes he sent, as I misplaced them and did not discover the loss in time to pro- cure duplicates. Cert. 827. Rcgina-Prince Albert Branch, South End — Bro. Menzicr, Kenaston, was relieved by Mr. Brown while on vacation east, possibly to commit matrimony. Bro. Felt has returned to Findlater. Understand moose are as scarce as box cars in the north re- gions. With the pay checks arriving promptly on the fifteenth, someone is working overtime. Understand a strong complaint was made to the management that one of our worthy brothers re- fused to erect grain doors in a car for a farmer. If we expect to hold our jobs, we must not be too particular as to our duties. Bro. Whitlock is sick, probably with the grippe, which is fashionable just now. We are expecting a circular soon directing us where the broom is to be kept, and what position the scrubbing brush will occupy when not in use. Bro. Downs complains that the Sunday trains prevent his attending Sunday school. This should be look into, considering the importance of the subjected. Div. Cor. Central of Georgia Ry. Members Savannah Division: Brothers, I earnestly hope that each member, on receiving his election ballot, will send it right back to Bro. Travis, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Last time quite a number did not even vote, causing me to lose out going to the convention by just three votes. Now, don’t do that way again. It is a privilege allowed only once every two years, and it is very important that each member votes; so, immediately on receipt of your ballot, sit down and fill it out, sign and return it to Bro. Travis. I hope all the boys will remember me in this election, as I feel that I deserve to represent our division this time, and if all the members on my division will stand by me, I will likely go. Thanking each and everyone for their support, and with best wishes, I am, Fratcrnaly yours, D. M. Rogers, L. C. Savannah Division Notes — Bro. L. If. Luckey bid in second Wadlcy, vice Bro. Awtry, who bid in second West yard, Savan- nah. Bro. Feathcrstone bid in third Millcn, but later returned to Wadley third. The last seen of old T. M. Franklin, of Wad- lcy, who left without even a clearance card, he was headed for Ogcechee swamp with a fishing and hunting outfit and a hound pup. If he gets after the fish and squirrels as he did train crews at "WA,” it will be all up with them. We are glad to welcome back our old tried and true friend, Bro. J. P. Greene, Jr., at Waynes- boro. Bro. L. L. Shealcy, Augusta yard, hacTa pleasant visit with relatives in South Carolina during the holidays. Bro. J. A. Wakeman is on third Millen until permanently filled. / Bro. II. A. Hodges, of Oconee, is back in the fold. lie tired of “nonning” with Boatright at Tcnnillc, the only tried and true non on this division who takes all from the Order and gives nothing in return, except Hampton at Wadley, who just returned. Wc wonder he didn’t go tc Ten- nille with the other non. Digitized by kjOOQle

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270 The Railroad Telegrapher. The depot at Register burned Sunday morn- ing, January 12th, but our local chairman re- mained in the office piling out records until the roof commenced falling in, and saved practically everything. He is now doing business in one of the old cars, which is far better than the old style emergency depot box cars. Bro. A. L. Horton bid in his old place at Norristown, who some time ago resigned to take the cashiership in a new bank, relieving Bro. Mullis, who went to Pulaski agency, vice Bro. Bidgood, who goes to Western Union. E. S. Youmans, agent at Nunez since the road was built, died there recently. His son Tom was checked in as agent. Sister B. Holland, first Dover, visited friends and relatives in Dublin recently. Bro. W. J. Jordan, assistant to Traveling Auditor Price, has accepted the Wrightsville agency. W. T. S. and L. H. L., Div. Cors. Chattanooga Division — I want to take this method of thanking the brothers of the Chattanooga Division for the assistance rendered me during the past year both in the prompt payment of dues and in rounding up the nons and delinquents. The past year is, perhaps, the best we have ever had in the matter of membership, not only on this division, but on the whole system, as we had, on December 31st, about 320 members. I am indeed glad to see this increased loyalty, for it shows that all telegraphers are rapidly coming to realize that our only hope is in thorough organization. I want to ask that each brother do all he can during the present year to maintain our present standard, by loyalty to the Order which protects us, and by giving the best possible service to the company which employs us. O. W. Bledsoe, Local Chairman. Southwestern Division — No items received from anyone for this write- up, still they expect something to be sent in every month. Bro. Sessions, third Terra Cotta, bid in Perry agency. We regret losing Bro. Crowell. He has done a lot of good work for Division 46. Bro. Morgan, second Rutland, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Pittman. Bro. Warren and family spent the holidays at home, relieved by Bro. Bigbee. Bro. English, second Fort Valley, temporarily transferred to the Columbus Division, was re- lieved by Bro. McRae. Bro. Vestal, third Albany, while spending a few days with home folks at Mobile, Ala., and Bro. Slappey, first Albany, on sick list, were relieved by Bros. Sears and Bigbie. Third Smithville open for bid. Cebt. 41 i. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. First District, Second Division — Bro. F. J. Alton, Mailta agency, bid in third at “S” Salida, relieved on bid by Bro. Martin, and he on second Pando by Bro. Rewis, of second Tennessee Pass, relieved on bid by Bro. Garner, third Tennessee Pass, who previously bid in third Buena Vista, relieved there by Bro. Lipeaman. Mr. Downes is on third Pando, and Bro. Merrill, manager “S” Salida, while on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. Clay. Bro. Nellis nn second. Bro. Keely and wife, second Malta, enjoyed a three weeks* visit in Denver and sunny Kansas, relieved by Bro. Ebert, who later bid in third Buena Vista. Bro. Van Benschoten, who bid in third Malta, has a “brand new” box cai fitted up for living purposes, which is a “king’s palace” compared with the ranch house over in the valley. Bro. Milvin, first Buena Vista, relieved Mr. Butler, agent there, on vacation. Bro. Clay, from Salida, bid in second, and Mr. Fletcher, a local dentist, a former Burlington dispatcher, filled in until Mr. Butler returned. Bro. Ray, a new man, bid in the new night office at Browns Canon. Bro. Barton, agent Minturn, bid in Carbondale, relieved by Bro. Guire, on first there, and he by Bro. Wheelbarger. Burns, a desperado, who killed a man when trying to hold up Bro. Kinney, acting agent, Pando, was given a life sentence at hard labor at Canon City. There are still a few nons between Minturn and Salida. Brothers working in the same offices with these men should try to get them in. Three full months’ pay should allow any man a fair chance to save $10.00 for a year’s dues. We hope the brothers will also try to get in the few nons on the West end and get solid for a raise in the spring. We would be pleased to have the brothers on the first, third and fourth divi- sions drop our correspondent a line or two each month for our write-up. Bro. Frymire has returned from a thirty-day lay-off. Bro. Hoinan, agent Wolcott, was off a few days on account of the death of a son. He has our heartfelt sympathy. Supt. Ogg has been succeeded by Mr. Luke, first trick dispatcher, Hulse, promoted to chief, witn headquarters at Glenwood Springs, vice Mr. Loser, who goes to the third division as assistant superintendent dispatcher. Edwards gets first, a new man is on second, and Mr. Gaddis, from “S’* office, on third. Boys, give the best service you can. Show the officials that the O. R. T. boys can handle tne business properly. It will help us when we go after another raise. Do your sleeping off duty. “Rags.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 271 Pittsburg, Pa., Div. No. 52. Pittsburg 6* Lake Erie R> R. — Having been appointed division correspondent, I hope all the members will assist me in securing material for our monthly write-ups. Mail notes to George Nelle, Lowellville, Ohio, not later than the aoth of each month. We hope the delinquents will pay up at once. We need their co-operation. Members, when working with a non, should show him the benefits he is receiving through the O. R. T.; that he is neglecting his duty in remaining out of our organization. It is now Bro. Gongas at “N” office and Bro. Perdue at Haselton, making both offices solid. Bro. R. S. Johnson has returned to Lowellville agency. “Can’t keep a good man down.” Bro. Bees, College first, on thirty days’ leave, was relieved by Bro. Eicholtz. with Bro. Keadle on second and Bro. McMillan on third. Bro. Daugherty, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Owens. Bro. Buckley, from Monessen, visited old acquaintances at Lowellville recently. NX. Southern Pacific R. R. Coast Division — The new year started out here with the coldest weather this country has ever seen. The first week in January the thermometer stood around thirty for nearly a week, and we could see snow on the tops of the Santa Cruz mountains for two or three days. However, we were not hurt as bad in this district as the orange growers of the San Joaquin and Southern California. The apple industry has taken a sudden jump since the oranges froze out, and the packers in the valley are begging the ranchers to sell, but every one is expecting higher prices. Our general committee is now at the Metropole Hotel, Oakland. Bro. - Cowgill is being relieved by C. B. Vodica. A new interest has been taken in the Order in the last three or four months, and- we expect soon to see this division almost solid. Boys, don’t complain about the parcels post cutting down your commissions on express. It is going to help about ninety millions of people make living a little cheaper. The other twenty thousand people should not say what the other eighty-nine million should do. About twenty boys have been laid off in the package department of Wells Fargo & Company, at San Francisco, and the same thing has probably happened in all the large offices, but it will benefit them" indirectly in lowering the cost of things that they can buy somewhere else cheaper. I am indebted to Bros. Cowgill, Werner, and Pittman for nearly all the notes this month. Bro. Pittman relieved Bro. Hickey at San Luis Ob^po, during the holidays, on his way to Gaviota, and did not get his Xmas vacation, but he got to Lompoc for Xmas dinner, anyway. Guess “there’s a reason” at Lompoc. Bro. W. E. Rhoades, assistant agent Hollister, on holiday vacation, was relieved by Mr. Emery, of San Francisco “ND.” C. M. Waite, assistant agent Gilroy, off dur- ing Xmas, was relieved by Nels Ronning, well known, especially to the trainmen from Campbell. R. Oneal, relieving Mr. Hudson, at Sargent, took Gilroy third. Bro. Heany has returned to second Gilroy, from a two months’ visit at his olef home in Blooms- bury, N. J., relieving Bro. D. R. Sullivan. lur. Lindsay who relieved Bro. Andrews, Guada- lupe, on vacation, later relieved Mr. Robertson, Palo Alto, now in the San Francisco hospital. Bro. Locey, who relieved Mr. Lindsay at Guada- lupe, was relieved by Bro. Fuller (not of San Martin). Bro. Blake, of Surf, off during the holidays, was relieved by Mr. Tooker. Bro. Lester has resigned as general chairman, owing to the illness of his wife, and Bro. Cowgill has been elected to fill the unexpired term, and we know that he is fully competent to fill the position successfully and that he will do his duty toward the Order and every man on the system. Bro. C. B. Ward, local committeeman of San Jose, has been appointed local chairman of this divi- sion, vice Bro. Cowgill. He is fully competent to handle the position successfully, and we must give him all the support he needs. All correspondence for the local chairman of this division should now be addressed to Bro. C. B. Ward, 417 North Second street, or Broad Gage depot, San Jose, California. Bro. D. R. Sullivan, from Gilroy City, relieved Mr. O’Garo, at Redwood, who took Pajaro first, relieving Bro. Hoon, who goes to San Lucas agency, relieving Bro. H. A. McNair, who was there temporarily. Please give your news items as they occur on the division, either to Bro. Ward, Bro. Taylor or myself. Tell them on the wire and they will mail them to me. Bro. P. F. Werner, Gilroy second, will act as assistant correspondent. You can get him any time on the wire. Give him a line on any changes you hear of and he will keep me posted. Best wishes to all. “HS,” Cert. 1558. Stockton District — On bulletin: Galt, Lathrop, Lodi, Los Banos, Madera and Westley third, Livingston second and third; Mendota, Kernan and Newman second; Timba first, and “BD“ office, San Francisco telegrapher. It is now Bros. H. L. Downing, of Kerman, and F. A. Hemphill, of Milton, Cal. They are very welcome additions to our membership. Bt T. O. Young, from the C. S. & C. C. D.. now at Mendota, Cal., and Bro. L. J. Young, third Liv -i ton, have been transferred to Divi- sion 53. Digitized by CiOOQle

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272 The Railroad Telegrapher. B. M. Snyder bid in third Tracy, relieved by a stranger at Montpelier, and Bro. Dale Kimes bid in first Oakdale. L. J. Chase, agent at Acampo, relieved by the local chairman of an O. R. T. button to which he had no right, threatens to have our division head indicted. B. L. Damerell, second “KN” Stockton, is the only one on this division who returned the information blanks recently sent him, without filling them out. He should be quite proud of the distinction. He is,an example of one of the evils which keep the telegraphers from presenting a solid front. Div. Cob. Los Angeles Division , West End — Recent assignments: Agents, Chino, W. B. Duncan; Saugus, E. L. Rumsey; Thermal, L. P. Shutt. Telegraphers: Los Angeles “NG’\ W. F. Shorrocks; Edom, D. H. McCormick; Whitewater, R. W. Keyes; first Indio, A. J. Russell; nights, Glamis, E. F. Rowe; third El Casco, P. Walter; Bassett, F. E. Wright. Telegrapher and clerk: Brawley, J. M. Hodge; El Centro, E. C. Fuller; Carpenteria, W. L. Wurm; Redlands, C. C. Yater; night telegrapher and clerk — San Pedro, E. Brun- ner; first trick telegrapher and clerk, Shorb, W. Fitzpatrick. Vacancies: Agencies — Ontario, Highgrove, Nord- hoff, Owensmouth and Carpenteria. Telegraphers: First Saugus and Iris; second Fernando, Shorb, Bentura and Saugus. Third Imperial Junction and Beaumont. Nights: Declez. Telegrapher and clerk: Imperial and Anaheim; third Oxnard and Ontario. Third trick telegrapher and towerman. Riverside Junction. New Rule: Applications must show date of seniority, so as to enable Mr. Lawson in hasten- ing the placing of newly assigned men. Please assist him in any manner. We now have 20 1 telegraphers on the Los Angeles Division, which is making a great deal of work for the superin- tendent’s clerk, who has charge of the placing of both regular and extra telegraphers. We have the largest division on the Southern Pacific lines, and I believe the banner division, as the men on other railroads and other divisions are all anxious to secure employment here, on account conditions better anu the climate the very best. The new seniority list is now in the hands of the printer, and I will send copies to all stations. Any one not receiving a copy please advise, as it will have gone astray. F. S. Rawlins, superintendent of telegraph, at San Francisco, will receive applications for vacant position in the general telegraph office. Appli- cant must be a strictly first class telegrapher, competent to use Smith typewriter, and familiar with the operation of the Quad and Dup apparatus. Please advise if any non members at your sta- tion, and give your assistance to increase the membership on the Los Angeles Division. Please let the non have a copy of your Telegraph ek, and explain to him that we arc trying to get an increase, and better working conditions. Our general committee is now in San Francisco, draw- ing up a new contract to present to the company for their consideration. During the last few years, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has been instrumental in bettering the working condi- tions of the railroad telegraphers throughout the country, both in the matter of increased salaries and improved working conditions. If you desire to bring about a condition that will put you on an equal footing with the best paid classes, it will be necessary for you to support the Order, be- cause improved conditions can be obtained only through thorough organization. Every telegrapher lias a duty to perform, and if you perform yours by securing the application of that non in your office and at the next station, the organization will be able to bring about the result which we all desire. Every member added to the roll strengthens the division that much, and as we have the largest division, our pride prompts us to wish that it continue to be the best organized. Cost to join in the Fraternal Department by month is as follows: February, $9.50; March, $8.50; April, $7.50, etc. Application blanks will be furnished on your re- quest. Address, E. Mulvihill, Chairman, Wilmington, Calif. Los Angeles Division, East End — On January 6th, our reduced general commit- tee convened in Oakland, Calif., to revise the Pacific system contract. After presenting It to the company, an adjournment will be taken until the officials name a date to discuss it. The coldest wave in 25 years visited us January 5th to 12th. destroying most of the orange crop and severely injuring the trees. General Chairman, W. H. Lester, who has served us efficiently a long time, has resigned, succeeded by Bro. J. E. Cowgill, local chairman, Coast Division, from San Carlos, Calif., who was on the general committee at Oakland. Bro. Lester was compelled to resign on account of his wife’s health. Her physicians advised against bringing her back to California. Bro. Harry C Kennedy, relieved as acting agent at Thermal, by Bro. L. P. Shutt, from Highgrove agency, spent a few days with his wife’s folks at Beaumont, and bid in second Oxnard, relieving Bro. Dickenson, who went to third Burbank; vice O. H. Weight, off owing to the death -of his mother. R. E. Loomis is on third Oxnard, pend- ing bulletin. A. W. Gnzelle, relieving Bro. C. I. McReynolds, agent Chino, relieved Bro. Shutt. Bro. D. *G. Maltby, first Santa Barbara, visit- ing relatives in San Diego during the holidays, was relieved by Mr. Holman, who later relieved 1. R. Blake on third there. Bro. I. V. F.. Watson, Division 7, on third Red- lands Jet., opened on account of the heavy orange business. Fourth operator put on at Col- ton, temporarily. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 273 lands Jet., off a month owing to sickness, was relieved by Bro. H. L. Earl, who later relieved Bro. Ben L. Webb, “NG” Los Angeles, gone to second El Casco. Bro. E. J. Brown relieved Bro. H. P. Wilkin- son, at Anaheim agency, returned to Imperial Jet. Bro. Julian James has returned after several months visiting in the East, to second Riverside Jet. Paul Walters returning to third El Casco, relieving Bro. Earl C. Nichols, who relieved his “Dad,” Bro. G. F. Nichols, agent El Casco, while in Los Angeles on business. Bro. H. B. Christ is on temporary second. It is Bro. Chas. Folsom at Carpentcria again. Bro. C. P. McCluen, “NG” Los Angeles, bid in Indio third, relieving Bro. C. E. Hart, who re- lieved Bro. E. Mulvihill, Wilmington agency, a few days, and is now at Declez. Bro. A. M. Hammond, relieved on Indio first by A. J. Russell, from Ventura second, relieved Bro. E. L. Gclwicks, Beaumont second, for the holidays. Bro. Hammond and wife, after a few days’ vacation at Los Angeles, relieved Bro. H. L. Johnson, Beaumont third, who relieved C. C. Sheldon, on Ogilby second, gone to Lordsburg. Bro. E. W. Katies gave up Declez nights, as no living accommodations there for his family, and relieved Bro. R. W. Keyes at Riverside, assigned to Whitewater. Bro. J. G. Vickers is now with the C. M. & l\ S. Bro. J. M. Hodges relieved Bro. W. L. Wurm, at Nordhoff, assigned to Carpenteria, vice Mr. Goodlander, who relieved Bro. C. II. Mussellman, at Cabazon, while he took in the Poultry show at Los Angeles, copping all the Ancona chicken prizes. A. H. Moffett, from Carpenteria. is now at Keny, Calif. Don’t violate your obligation by ignoring the Union label. The police lost track of a hold-up man they were chasing as Bro. E. W. Kalies, Riverside Jet. third, was leaving home recently, and grabbed Bro. Kalies, preventing him getting to work until he proved an alibi. He had a narrow escape from being jailed. Bro. J. M. Hodge, relieved by IJ. F. Jones, at Nordhoff, bid in Brawley, relieving Bro. M. F. Skilling, who relieved ex-Bro. C. C. Yater, at Imperial, gone to Redlands as telegrapher and ticket clerk, vice S. M. Jackson resigned. Ex-Bro. II. C. Cantrell, freight house, El Centro, is now on the extra telegraph list. Bro. F. E. Wright, who bid in third Bassett, recently spent six weeks in Los Angeles with his sick wife, whom we are glad to hear, is now recovering. Bro. Mulvihill, agent Wilmington, has moved into a couple of office cars half a mile west of depot. The dredger is widening the channel ba:k there and filling in the low lands. Bro. E. L. Gelwicks, second Beaumont, wishes to dispose of his Remington No. 7. Bro. R. H. Hobgood was relieved a few days by Bro. C. C. Woodruff, who later relieved Bro. C. E. Hart, at Declez, off to Pasadena -with the "kiddies,” on the sick list. Bro. D. P. Smythe, agent Beaumont, frequently uses his new “Annual” spending Sunday in Los Angeles. J. M. Pickering, third “OD” River Station, called to Nebraska on account of the death ot his mother, was relieved by L. M. Holman. Bro. A. F. Thomas is on Colton split trick. We hope soon to be working under a revised schedule, and • we should show our committee that we appreciate its efforts by every man stand- ing solidly behind it. The good book says: “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” But when that was written there were no non-union telegraphers. Ifad there been, no doubt the Supreme Ruler would have added a clause exempting us from loving that kind of a neighbor who takes all and gives nothing. But brothers, this non business is, to a great extent, our own fault. We are not living up to the motto: “No card, no favors.” Not many miles from here is one of those “hard-shelled” backsliders who holds a grudge against the Order, and says he will never belong again. Brothers, don’t you think you did enough when you paid out your good, money to get that type of man more salary and better working conditions? How are wc ever going to get that kind of fellows into the Order, if he gets his Sunday over- time and other privileges for nothing? Stop giving him bon bons, cigars, ^nd the glad hand, and try the old reliable, “No card, no favors,” medicine. It’s a bitter pill, but it works wonders. When you are through with your Telegrapher, don’t take it home and lock it up. If you arc working with a non, leave it at the office; if not, when you have finished with it, mail it to some non. Please note my change of address. Fraternally, A. M. Hammond, Dist. Cor. Beaumont, Calif. Sacramento Division — G, E. W apple, first Marysville, returned from his honeymoon to New York, and is now in the San Francisco Hospital, to he operated on for an abscess in his ear. He was relieved by G. C. McAdow, third Summit, relieved by L. E. Cooper from the Western Union, San Francisco. K. Clemonts, cashier Marysville, spent New Years in Sacramento with relatives. Third Trick Dispatcher Lebourveau, was also a Marysville New Years visitor. 1'irst Trick Dispatcher Geiger, while off making a new time card, was relieved by O. T. St:?ckpoole, assistant chief train dispatcher, who later relieved Chief Train Dispatcher Neeley, on a few days vacation. W. A. Whitney, Superintendent Coast Division, relieved H. W. Sheridan, Superintendent Sacra mento Division, appointed general super leaden' •of the G. II. \ S. A., with headi|ii:u in - at New Orleans. Digitized by GiOOQle

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274 The Railroad Telegrapher. E. L. Mooney was relieved on Quad by Extra Dispatcher Lee Fingland. E. F. Stewart bid in Summit agency, vice H. C. Gray, who bid in third Summit, relieving L. E. Cooper, who relieved H. T. Guterson, Lincoln nights, now clerk and operator at Yuba City. F. M. Thompson, first Chico, who relieved Agent Placerville, was relieved by Mr. Oliver, a new man. W. G. Flickenger, Chico, relieved by R. F. Blake, who was relieved later by C. H. Lendwing, and relieved C. S. Green on first Reno, who went to San Francisco. I. C. DeHaas is on second, and I. S. Ruth on third Red Bluff. Clerk and telegrapher at Floriston, has been discontinued. First, second and third Bowman, third Orland and Lincoln, and Gridley nights, on bulletin. The committee is now in session at Oakland for a new revised schedule. Several new stations have been opened on the hill, making lots of work for the extra men. An unusual thing here was to see the ground recently covered with snow, but it only lasted about two hours. All the boys who have not paid their dues for the first half of this year should do so at once. We are 99 per cent strong now and want to make it 100 per cent. Yours truly, C. G. McAdow, First Marysville. Tucson Division — A brother has been dismissed for permitting outs.de parties in the office. Please take note and see that none but office employes are permitted behind the counter. Bro. O. Barnwell bid in the Wellton agmfey. Gila agency will be on the next bulletin. Bro. Hoover has opened up the Gila Restaurant, and is doing well. Bro. Cull is in Frisco, attending the General Committee meeting, for the purpose of drawing up a new schedule. Bro. Bell is on Gila second, extra. There are a number of new men on the divi- sion. See that they have a card. Bro. urough spent Christmas in Kentucky. Bro. E. W. Sargent is now at Raso. “O.” G. H. & S. A.— Business has been rushing for the past three months, and we expect it will be a lot heavier during the spring months. "RK” El Paso, is handling a great volume and there seems to be no let up. B. E. Bee, of “RK”, spent the holi- days with relatives at Valentine. Harry Bannister is now second trick dispatcher at Del Rio, and I. N. Winants, night chief at El Paso, relieving \V. A. Roberts, who gops back to second trick dispatcher. W. G. Reading, chief dispatcher, has returned from his 90-days’ recrea- tion in Canada. J. P. McKellar, first trick dis patcher, 9pent 60 days in South Carolina, and brought several specimens of what can be raised in that section. W. B. Phelps, agent Ysleta, off for the holi- days, was relieved by W. E. McDaniels, and Lawrence Morahan, “RK” El Paso, spent his in Galveston. R. E. Petross has returned to Marathon as agent, after working as dispatcher at El Paso for four months. Bro. Hoffman has returned to third Marfa, from a short vacation, and Bro. Luthy, to second Alpine. Bro. F. O. Bacon is relieving Bro. Hall at Longfellow nights, Bro. Turban relieving Bro. Cleaver, second Ft. Hancock, and Neil Wise is relieving Bro. Hackett at Chocar nights. Bro. Belt has taken his assignment on third Clint, after a trip to Los Angeles, and O. H. Barber has taken his on third Valentine. Bro. Glover bid Comstock agency. Glad to see “G” get a good job. Cert. 2383. El Paso Division , West End — We need a regular correspondent; some good brother who will give us a write-up each month. Owing to the illness of his wife, General Chair- man Lester has resigned. Bro. E. E. Taylor, who bid in third “RK” El Paso, was relieved on Sierra Blanca second by Bro. C. Brown, who bid it in. A. E. Polk, off several weeks owing to his wife’s illness, has returned to first Sierra Blanca. Bro. P. L. Gaddis is spending a few weeks hunting in the wilds of Texas. Bro. C. W. Davidson bid in third “RC,” vice Bro. Bacon going to his assignment on Sander- son third. Wake up boys! It is time we should have our ten per cent increase. Sunday overtime, yearly vacation with pay, foreign transportation, and bet- ter working conditions. Lets give our solid sup- port to our committee and come into our own. Div. Cor. Northern Pacific Ry. Montana Division — The Livingston, Montana, Railroad Club held a very successful and largely attended meeting in that city on January 23, 1913- In the absence of President Weston, Mr. I. M. Taylor, the roadmaster, presided. A number of interesting addresses were delivered by prominent officials of the Northern Pacific, and others. Supt. B. O. Johnson referred to the changes brought about in the life and characteristics of the railroad employes. Rev. E. W. Cross, of the Congregational church, congratulated the fraternity upon its progress and the social status the members have attained. Assistant Claim Agent J. S. Taylor, spoke on safety, and said that many accidents could be and were avoided by the fidelity of the employes and the personal interest they take in the per- formance of their duties, that could not be reached Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 275 by any role or regulation of the company. J. M. Rapelja, general superintendent showed the rapid strides made by the railroad men in the past 20 years, and pointed out the risks they took, hard- ships undergone, and said that money thus earned should be judiciously spent. The Glee Club of 20 voices, > directed by Otto Hagen, rendered a number of standard selections, which added much to the pleasure of the evening. The next meeting will be held when the new hall is ready for occupancy, which will be one of the finest in the state. We regret to chronicle the recent death of our esteemed sister, Mrs. Alice Roselinc Fed* ericks, at Mission, who dropped dead while on duty, receiving a train order. The funeral serv- ice, held January 24th, from the • residence of Mrs. Law, manager of the Western Union Tele- graph company, at Livingston (her intimate friend), conducted by Rev. Cross, was largely attended. Among the many beautiful floral offer- ings was that of the O. R. T., a wreath, “Gates Ajar,” with the words “At Rest” in the middle, a dove on the top, and/ the old Telegrapher’s symbol “30,” at the bottom. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston. Bro. Fredericks and his son “Dick” have our sincere sympathy. Bro. Judd, Laurel Yard, is relieving agent and Bro. Riley at Graycliff. Bros. Zepp, Dormer, Sheffcr, and Hazlctt, of Billings, have all returned from their vacations to “BG” and “S.” Bro. Klug was recently married; congratulations. Bro. Tronstad, who recently bid in M. U. Transfer third, has bid in Great Northern Jet. second, and will build near the office. Bro. Gullett is on third Great Northern Jet. Bro. Tietz, from M. U. Transfer, bid in third Homcstake. Bro. Manchester bid in third Columbus, vice Sister Taylor, who bid in third Rcedpoint. Bro. McEntirc bid in second Bozeman, and Bro. Grimes, third Bozeman, bid in third Trident, vice Bro. Perkins. Bro. Connors, now on vacation, bid in third Toston, Bro. Odegard, second Boze- man, displacing him on first Bozeman. A. A. Wilson, L. C. Montana Division Notes — Geo. Cox, former dispatcher on Butte line, was murdered recently at his lonely batch job at Summit, Calif. Third Trick Dispatcher Thos. Kane, on second district, who just returned from trip south, took dinner with him on his way back. Bro. Shorty Arnold, in the hospital at Los Angeles, is improving nicely. lie is being relieved at Hoppers by E. E. Parmcnter. Bro. Cook, of Townsend, on a six weeks’ visit to old Tennessee, Kentucky and the “Old Farm,” in "Indy-ana,” is being relieved by G. R. Coorough. A new three-stall round house is being erected at Townsend, the old one having blown down four years ago. The engines have been stalled out under the water tank ever since. Bro. Strachan, of Whitehall third, off sick, was relieved by Bro. Marshall. Bro. Wayne, of From- berg, also off sick, relieved by Mr. Canham, second Whitehall, and he by Mr. Wright, who later relieved Agent Welliver, at Pony, a few days. Bro. Orman and family, Logan second, are con- templating a tour of the eastern states, including his old home in Missouri. Most of the brothers on the west end and Butte line are now up to date. Bro. “Mutt,” at Pipestone, is “batching.” Mrs. Lofgren visiting relatives west. Cert. 1321. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the telegraphers, and others of the Montana Division, for their many words of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings, owing to the death of my beloved wife. Fraternally, C. U. Brown. Dakota Division — Mr. Slade’s letter of January 15th, and Super- intendent Strachan ’s Circular of the 21st, estab- lishing a “Bureau of Efficiency,” should appeal to every employe, and we should not hesitate in giving the management our hearty co-opcration in all its details, for by so doing, we not only pro- tect ourselves, but the company and its patrons. Not only will we improve ourselves in “efficiency,” but the personnel of our division as well. This has been tried for several years on other roads, particularly the “Northwestern Line,” making “safety” its motto, and it has achieved a won- derful record for safety both among its employes and patrons. Talk the matter over with your fellow employes, and look after their interests, as well as your own and our patrons. Be always on the lookout to protect life, limb and property, even though il docs not come within your jurisdiction as an employe. You need not hesitate to report any- thing you think necessary for safety to Superin- tendent Strachan. It will be received in the proper spirit, without criticism, judged on its merits, and if the facts warrant, the necessary steps will be taken to improve the condition or icmedy the defect. There is nothing strenuous about it and it will add nothing to your present duties. Let us all do our part in co-opcrating to make this divison the banner one. Fraternally, Earl Robinson, Local Charman. Idaho Division-*— Brother Parsons third Paradise, is on ninety days' vacation, relieved by ex- Brother Kilgore. Sister Marshall, of Weeksville, is convalescing from an attack of bronchitis. Brother Schneider, second Trout Creek, bid in Granite agency, relieved bv Brother Coad, ot Moscow, and Bro. L. J. King bid in Cocolalla agency. Digitized by Google

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276 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brother Thompson relieved Mr. Bump on second Heron, a few days, and Sister Owens, third Cabinet, relieved several days by Brother Jacke- witz, who later relieved Brother Gephart, third Algoma. Brother Hawley, resigned first Hope to go with the W. U. at Spokane, relieved by Brother L. P. Marshall, and he on third trick by Brother Forbes. Bro. W. G. Mays returned to second Granite after thirty days’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Wood- ward. Bro. Bartley bid in third Ramsay, relieved on third Granite by Sister Seymour pending bul- letin. Bro. McGann, first Velox, who was injured severely by a fall on the ice, was relieved by Bro. Schroeder. Bro. Curtice, our former “division scribe,” is now with the S. P. & S. at Kahlotus, Wash., and Bro. Ryder is with the S. & I. E. Railway at Rosalia, a non-scheduled road, where they are required to sleep* within hearing distance of their telephone bell, so as to answer calls and fre- quently have to get up in the night to attend to switches. “Ye Scribe” is greatly obliged to Bros. Krogh, of Belmont; Hartlerode, of Garfield, and David- son, of Kootenai, for notes this month. No items from west end — Spokane to Cheney— nor from the C. W. branch. Recent new* members: C. E. Olson, of Reardan; I.. J. King, of Cocolalla; W. A. King, of Dover, Idaho, and D. G. Peckenpaugh, of Opportunity, Wash. We heartily welcome these brothers. • Bro. Nason recently had printed and distributed telegraphers’ seniority lists, corrected to January 1. 1913. Any member missed in the distribution will be sent one by return mail if you will drop him a card, giving your postofficc address. It was necessary for our local chairman to advance $8 to pay for printing and distributing the seniority list. In the Idaho Division write-up in the November, 1912, journal we fully outlined the local division fund plan, previously authorized by a majority vote of the members of this division, requesting each member to donate 50 cents every six months in advance. Only fifteen of our mem- bers have remitted this amount to Bro. E. S. Smith, local secretary and treasurer, R. F. D. No. 2, Rathdrum, Idaho. This fund is for the benefit of ail members of this division. Those who have not remitted should do so at once and not oblige your local chairman to assume an expense of $30 to $40 annually to keep your affairs moving along in an up-to-date manner. We believe it is only necessary to make this explanation to have all concerned do their share in creating and maintain- ing this local division fund. “No card, no favors.” I)iv. Cor. Dakota Division Notes — 'The main line is solid with the exception of Mr. McCready at Tappen and Bro. Paul Ebert, second Bismarck, a staunch member who has always worked for the good of the cause. We hope he will soon have an “up to date” again. Mr. Mc- Cready is a delinquent who does not wish to be reinstated, as he intends to move to Canada and take up a homestead. To our local chairman, Bro. Earl Robinson, and several of the brothers is given the credit for these favorable conditions. It is gratifying to write up the news of the division when the boys contribute as they have this month. Remember, if you have only an item or two, they are all appreciated, as "it’s the little things in life that count.” Bro. C. E. Andre ha« returned to second Daw- son with his bride. Congratulations. It is now Bros. C. L. Kilber, third Dawson; J. B. Coin, second Windsor; Bro. James, third Scren- kens, and Charles Rodgers, Cheyenne. Bro. L. E. Tilney, relieved at Flora by W. K. Reque, went to Eldridge agency, vice Bro. H. S. Schmoldt, who took Wing agency. Bro. J. P. Millikin, at McKenzie, has trans- ferred from Division 130 to “Fighting 54.” Bro. Scott is on vacation, relieved by cx-Bro. C. II. Boyle. The “CS” position at “J” lias been discon- tinued, Bro. Vincent taking first “JY,” vice Bro. Mattson, who took fourth “J,” Bro. D. C. Poin- dexter taking third there. Bro. E. L. Murphy, third “JY,” while bn his honeymoon east was relieved by O. J. Rosenthal, who later relieved Bro. H. S. Marsh, agent Brinsmade, for a month, while home at Steele nursing his foot, injured while handling freight. Bro. A. L. Boelter, agent Adrian, went to Brain- erd hospital for an operation for appendicitis, relieved by Bro. J. J. Ryan, just returned from Cheyenne, Wyo., where he was called as a witness in a law suit. Bro. Scott returned from his vacation and took third Steele. Bro. Poindexter has furnished us with an up- to-date seniority list. If you wish a copy, drop me a card and I will send it to you to make a copy of. At the same time give me an item or two. Bro. King, relieved by J. A. Cummins at Hurds- field, is visiting at his home in Elwood, Ind. Bro. R. V. YVhitcorae, on vacation, was relieved on second Medina by R. W. Boggs. Answer your call on the phone and wire as promptly as possible to avoid delay and incon- venience to the dispatchers. G. W. Fisher is now agent at Fort Clarke, vice *\rt Random, who went to Carrington as car man. Brothers, as soon as a non comes to work with or close to you, urge him to join as soon as pos- sible. We want to be solid when wre go in for a new schedule this spring. Bro. C. B. 'Johnson, first Bismarck, on five weeks’ vacation to Florida and other eastern points, was relieved by D. J. Rolirer. There is no cheaper nor more reliable insurance than the O. R. T. Business continues good and no night offices have yet been closed. Steel has been discontinued as a test office, owing to being too close to Daw- son and Sterling. This leaves Jamestown, Medina, Dawson, Sterling, Bismarck and Mandan as test stations. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 277 this month, putting new cables in most of the offices, leaving all the boards in letter shape. Bro. C. E. Hendrix, former agent at Burleigh, recently with the W. U. at Fargo, relieved Bro. J. E. Murphy on Burleigh third. W. E. Reppcto, 1905, agent at Esmond, was relieved on vacation by Walter A. Hein, a new man. The entire Dakota Division brothers should throw their delegate votes to one brother, in order to keep the delegate position on this division. Bro. O’Hara, second Sterling, and myself arc planning a trip to Southern Mexico. Bro. "Rosie” Poindexter, at "J,” will look after the news dur- ing our absence, and hope all the brothers will help him out. Send him everything you can be- fore the twentieth of the month. Dispatcher Ydstie, second on the branch, is thinking of taking a trip over the Pingree-Wilton line and stopping for dinner at Pettibone. There’s a reason. The boys over there arc all lonesome without the telegraph. Look for the union label on everything you buy. "Do unto others as you would be done by.” I am nominated for local chairman and delegate, to be voted upon in the coming election. If elected I will devote all the spare time I have to the office and make a noble effort to continue the meritorious work already done by ex-Chairman Bro. King and retiring Local Chairman Bro. Earl Robinson. I respectfully solicit the support of all the brothers on the Dakota Division. Bro. Robinson did not feel able to devote the necessary time that the chairman’s duties require. We re- gret this and hope if elected we may be able to do the work as well as he has done it. I am indebted to Bros. Poindexter, Tilney, King, Miller and Robinson for a goodly share of these items. Let the good work continue. By having the division solid by spring we will help greatly towards our share of asking for two weeks’ vacation wifli salary each year and making other requests from the company. So get that non next to you. Brothers, carefully peruse Bro. Robinson's article on the new "Bureau of Efficiency,” and do every- thing in your power to act accordingly. Yours for enthusiasm, H. H. Ellsworth, Div. Cor., Cert. 988. Tacoma Division — The telegraphers have been taken off at Buccda, and the agent furnished a $45 night helper. Bro. Henderson, from Bucoda, who went to Tenine second, was relieved by Bro. Smead, third S- penah, for 90 days’ vacation. Automatic block went into effect between Ccn- tralia and Tenine, January 8th. E. E. Fullerton, new man, is in the hospital, relieved on McIntosh first by E. Salbridge, from the Mo. Pac. Another man has been put on at McIntosh. Bro. Grover, from Tenino, relieving Bro. Sul livan at Roy, who relieved Bro. Bradbury, third Tidewater. Bro. T. E. Cook relieved Bro. T. H. Kellogg at Dupont. Bro. E. A. Collins, Wilkeson, now has a helper. Bros. Long and Peck are giving dances at Roy, every fourth Saturday of each month, except when holidays fall on other days, when they will be given on the holiday night. The Ladies’ Auxiliary, which was to have been organized at Centralia December 31st, was postponed until the next meeting, when we hope to have Bro. Holmes, our G. S. and T., present, to institute it. Among those present at the De- cember meeting were: Mesdames Sherwood, Brad- burg, Sullivan, Long and Miss Sullivan, and Bros. Bradburg, Henderson Sherwood, Long and Pretchel. On account of the many slides an 1 washouts, Bro. Graham, L. C., was unable to he present and Bro. Henderson presided. We always miss Bro. Graham, as he puts a spirit in the meeting that no one else seems to have the power to do. I have been appointed correspondent during Bro. Henderson’s absence, and any assistance from the brothers along the line will be greatly appreciated. IT. A. Long. Seattle Division, First District — Our December write-up was mailed at the usual time but was delayed in transit and was published in the January issue. The members on the mountain probably arc too deeply buried in the snow to send items, as we received none this month. There is more snow- in the Cascades than for a number of years and it has required strenuous efforts the past few weeks to move the trains and maintain the wire service. Bro. Baker, still in the hospital, is now able to sit up and improving slowly. We hope to see him around again in a few weeks. Bro. G. G. Anderson, who has been doing press work iri Regina, Snsk., is now in the County Auditor’s office at Ellcnsburg after a visit with Bro. Ackley at Kanaskat. Regarding nominations for local chairman on the north end, we wish to inform the brothers that all unsigned communications are promptly consigned to the waste basket without further consideration. Cert. 85. Rocky Mountain Division — Bro. Kuffel, “GX” crossing third, was relieved on account of sickness, by Mr. Errenson, who was later relieved by Mr. Kenyon, and then relieved Sister Lucky, on account of sickness a few days at Avon. Sister Cooper hid in Weed, this being her home, vice Mr. Kenyon, relieved there tem- porarily by Mr. Holroyd. Bro. G. W. Dana has gone to his home at Deer Lodge, relieved on third Austin by Mr. Croteau on bid. Mr. Cron, who hid in Austin second, later gave it up. Bro. Kuffel of "MS” drew third at hotel "D« Cooper,” and Mr Kinney, third Skyline, di- second there. Digitized by CiOOQle

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278 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Balzhiscr, Blossburg second, accompanied his brother Albert to the hospital at Rochester, Minn. Mr. Crane, of third there, was off a few days, owing to the illness of his wife. Bro. I. J. Johnson, who relieved extra dis- patcher, relieving J. T. Flanagan, on Elliston third, was later relieved by Mr. Scott on bid. Bro. Reidell, of second, while at Knllispell, was relieved by Mr. Blair. Sister Lucky, Avon second, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Extra Dispatcher Edson, later re- lieved by Mr. Erronson. Bro. Malone, Garrison third, bid in Saltese agency. Mr. Stevens, agent Gold Creek, on vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Odell, a new man. Bro. Wiegand was relieved on first Drummond by Mr. Holroyd, later relieved by Bro. Wiley, the regular man there. Have not received any notes or changes west of Missoula. Curt. 1512. Yellowstone Division — Considerable interest toward having a write-up in The Telegrapher regularly hereafter has been manifested lately, and if each member on the divi- sion will contribute a few notes each month we can easily have one. Send all notes to Bro. J. E. Sharp, Sanders, Mont., getting them to him by the 20th, so he can get them to St. Louis before the 28th. Mrs. Golden, Sweet Briar, on leave, has gone East with Mrs. Etling. Bro. Etling was at Sims for several years prior to his death. Bro. Bol ton, of Custer, is on an extended leave. W. E. Klinger, New Salem first, is on leave, relieved by H. J. Wernsman. F. R. Alder, who left here in October, is with the H. B. & T. at Houston, Tex. F. F. Lay is visiting in Missouri .and Florida. Bro. Bandel is doing the agent-telegrapher duties again at Hebron third, man taken off. Richardton agency is on bulletin, Bro. Williams being assigned Forsyth managership. Two men taken off at Hathaway. Bro. Day bumped Abernath, displacing Sharp at Sanders, who relieved Cole on second there. Sisters Heckman and Walseth spent Christmas in Glendive, and Bro. Lawrence spent his at Medora. Ballots for the election of local chairman and delegate and alternate to the convention should be out soon. Let everyone investigate the subject thoroughly and cast your ballot promptly. M. A. Smoot, L. C. Lake Superior Division — Business is good. None of the new offices opened last fall have been closed. Bro. F. A. Swanson resigned Wyoming third, relieved by B. T. Williams from Cromwell. Bro. R. M. Smith, third Rush City, while sick was relieved by F. A. Turvcy, from the P. R. R., who later went to Loerch. Bro. O. E. Peterson, North Branch days, who underwent an operation at the company’s hos- pital at Brainerd. is back to work again feeling fine. Bro. H. A. Knedell. “DU” Duluth, who re- lieved him later, relieved Bro. T. J. Wecjnnksky third. West Duluth, who went home for a little spell. Bro. H. E. Carlson, second at “DU” for several years, went to first Deerwood, vice Bro. J. S. Spurrier, who took third “DU.” Bro. Willig moving up to second there. Get in the nons at your stations, brothers. We want a solid line up when the committee goes in again in the spring, and the stronger we arc the more we will get. With a little effort on the part of each member, our division will soon be solid, as the stragglers are coming in one by one; slow but sure. Be sure you do not overlook your own dues. Brothers, notes would be greatly appreciated. It is hard for me to get all the changes along the line without your co-operation. There are prob- ably some I have missed in this write-up. Div. Cor. Relay Division, St. Paul — Bro. Clarence O’Malley, who has been at Brain- erd hospital for. the last month, is getting along nicely, and we expect him back shortly. He is being relieved by Bro. Jensen, of the Spokane circuit.’ Bro. Somerville left the service on account of the reduction in the force. Bro. Bothmer bid in Helena, relieved at Dickin- son by Mr. Alexander, and he at Fargo by Mr. Johnson. Bro. Graham, from the Iron Mountain, is now with us, and he’s a jolly good fellow. Trains are being delayed on the west end by the largest snow slides we have had for several years, which are also causing considerable wire trouble. Mr. Gilbault is on the St. Paul-Spokane circuit temporarily. Some of the brothers are forgetting our motto, “No card, no favors.” Treat the nons as they treat the Order, and see the wonders it will work. Although considerable progress has been made arousing a spirit of brotherhood in the relay de- partment, a great deal still remains undone, and the germ of inertia and indifference still lurks in the system- Let us continue with united effort in trying to have a solid relay. Those among us who are not with us certainly are against us. Let each brother pick out his man and keep after him until he lands him. Remember: “No card, no favors.” Mr. Duitt Awl. Relay Division, Spokane — Bro. Butterbaugh bid in the position on St. Paul known as the Arps job, his position being bid in by Bro. Dobson. Bro. McCann, released January 1st on account of reduction, relieved Mr. Johnson at Fargo, who went to “NP.” Bro. McCabe was relieved in “DK” several weeks during January by Bro. Ingram. It is now “No card, no favors” in this office. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 279 Relay Division , Tacoma — Bro. Schmidt bid in the job on Portland circuit, vice Mr. Flint, deceased. The boys were quite busy clearing up after the recent snow slides, which caused a lot of wire trouble. B- R- O. St. Paul Division — Bro. R. A. Nygaard, relieved by Bro. R. V. Guillford, extra, relieved Bro. B. E. Nygaard at Cushing a few days and then relieved Agent Schultz at Burtrum while he went to St. Paul to take the regular examination. If we will each do our best to get in the few nons left on this division, we can soon make it^ solid. Don’t forget to send in your votes for delegate to the convention at Baltimore in May. Remem- ber, the votes are to be counted in February. Fraternally, Local Chairman. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry. Cleveland Division — Our last general meeting was held at Glaser Hall, Brewster, January 18th, with Bro. Gebhardt in the chair and Bro. Baltzer keeping record. Bro. Albaugh was unable to get relief and sent his regrets. Bro. Handy, of Norwalk, was also unable to attend. Bro. Craig, Bowerston, was present and met the brothers for the first time since his appointment. Among the other brothers present were: H. K. Bell and Stringfellow, of Somerdale; Hammel, of Sherrodsville; Osborn, of Justus, and West and Hamilton, of Kent. Bros. Miller and Brahm guarded the doors and saw that everyone had the proper credentials. Bro. Fair came in after he had finished his trick at Harmon and entertained several of the brothers at his new home that night. Bro. Larker got in late. Bro. Hammel had his desire to play bridge whist, after adjournment, satisfied. Among other things brought up at the meeting was the minimum which many years ago was $49.50 a month. This would seem as much out of place now, when some of us are advocating a $75 and $80 minimum, as a stage coach or the old “plank road” which used to serve as rails for the old Cleveland, Canton & Southern. Our conditions now, with a $60 minimum, are far better than they were then, and we believe they are going to be still better. It depends on the supply and demand. What we have acquired has been brought about by paying for the privilege. The committee is now drafting a new schedule. Bro. Baltzer read a communication from Mrs. I. G. Beverlin, at Denver, Colo., saying that Bro. Beverlin, who used to work for the Wheeling, had almost lost his mind. He is now with his father in Toledo. She still hopes for his recovery. The division is looking after Bro. Beverlin’s welfare, and the funds Mrs. Beverlin sent for his dues were returned to her with our sympathy and best wishes for bis speedy recovery. Bro. Hammill and a Mr. Brooks, of Bowerston, have invented an automatic extension car step. General Superintendent Code has been trans- ferred from Cleveland to Pittsburg as general manager of the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Chief Clerk Cassidy goes with him. H. W. McMaster, receiver Wabash Pittsburg Terminal, goes to Cleve- land as gerferal manager, taking Chief Clerk Gri- wold with him. D. J. Morris promoted to assist- ant superintendent, succeeded as chief dispatcher by L. C. Conoid, with headquarters at Canton, Ohio, and he as assistant chief dispatcher by “Dick” Palmer. First Trick Dispatcher Myers, of Pittsburg, promoted to chief clerk under Superin- tendent Dombach. The Big Four, Nickel Plate and Lake Shore have been holding joint meetings in Cleveland every second week of each month, with a view of organizing a railroad telegraphers’ club. Mem- bers of the other roads there are urged to come and bring their friends. Information can be had by writing Bro. C. F. Mayer, 6816 Lawn Avenue, Cleveland, or by phone at his office on the Nickel Plate. Members of the mutual benefit department whose dues are not fully paid within two calendar months from the beginning of the semi-annual period for- feit their rights in that department. It is impera- tive that all dues to the division and the mutual benefit department be paid before March 1st, in order to protect your beneficiaries. In case of your death while in arrears your beneficiaries could not be paid the amount your M. B. D. cer- tificate calls for; therefore, I earnestly urge all of you to pay your dues within the required time and protect your beneficiaries. Bro. Baltzer, first Harmon, has purchased a new nine-room house in Navarre, which has every mod- ern convenience. Bro. Betton, off recently owing to the illness of his daughter, is now on Norwalk yard second. Bro. A. E. Cramton received Twinsburg nights, relieved at Mingo yard by A. E. Allen. Chagrin Falls agency is now open, Mr. Mahaffey having gone with an industrial firm in Cleveland, relieved by Bro. Oldham, and he at Mogadore by Bro. Fitchctt, from Rook. Bro. O’She, Ninety-third street first, off on a thirty-day visit to the old folks at home, was relieved by Bro. Sexton. Pittsburg Division — Bro. Albaugh, Mingo, was off several days re- cently on committee work. Virginia agency, closed for some time, is to be reopened. Bro. Strugis relieved A. P. Burens, agent Clair- ton, several days owing to the death of an aunt in Cleveland. Bro. Buchanan, Pittsburg days, has been pro- moted to extra dispatcher. Bro. Bcdortha, agent Bridges die, has resigned to accept a position with an industrial concern there. Digitized by CiOOQle

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280 The Railroad Telegrapher. Toledo Division — ' H. W. Oswalt, first Orrville Jet, on a trip east, was relieved by Forney, and he on third by Bro. Barton, who later went to Ironville third pending bids, vice Bro. L. W. Cartwright, who doesn’t like either second or third there. Bro. “Dick” Fields relieved C. E. Burton, first Lodi, on the sick list several weeks. Bro A. J. Mack, Brewster, relieved a few days recently by Harpster, and he nights by O. E. Allen. Bro. W. K. Carr, third Ironville, bid in Mingo yard. Bro. T. J. Horton, first Adena, was a recent Brewster visitor. Bro. Hank Bell, “hermit” at Somerdale and Bolivar, is a recognized authority on the “science of batching, rent free.” If interested, consult him; information free. Bro. W. S. Craig has been appointed local chair- man of the Wheeling Division, to fill the unex- pired term of Bro. Darling, transferred from Scio to Oak Harbor agency. Bro. Barton has been appointed assistant corre- spondent. Anything of interest on the Toledo Division kindly forward to him at 125 Droege Street, Toledo. No notes received from Wheeling Division. Best wishes. C. H. Rector, L. C. Southern Railway. .Atlanta Division, North End — My write-up for December reached St. Louis owing to delay in the mails, too late for publica- tion and appeared in January. Speaking of my promotion to the chief dis- patcher’s office, Cert. 278, in his December write- up said: nWe hope Bro. Jones won’t forget to have his card renewed while drawing the 80 per, as some others have done.” This is a great injustice to all the boys who have come from the line to the chief’s office, as everyone still carries up to dates, and all have their 1913 cards, and it was a little humiliating to them to read the article. As for me, my card is good till June 30. 1913- “Z” office has been abolished and “QN” moved from the Equitable building over to the Southern Railway building, recently erected. The boys from “Z” office were transferred to “QN” as new men. Hopes are very slim for them to get any age in “QN,” it being in the telegraph department. Therefore, Bro. Gheesling goes to Inman Yards and I to Rome, first trick. It seems mighty hard, after getting such a nice start in the transporta- tion department that our only means of advance- ment (“Z” office) had to be abolished. So, instead of starting all over as new men in another de- partment, we are back where we can hear the whistles blow and see them pass again. Mr. Coapman’s refusal to consider our com- mittee’s proposition necessitated a strike vote, which came up 95 per cent strong, and the com- mittee and Mr. Coapman were in Washington again on January 23rd, with good prospects for a settlement. The result of the vote was very encouraging for our able committee, showing that the members are willing to go the limit in back- ing it up. Those who have not renewed their cards should do so at once, as the committee has been to con- siderable expense, being in Washington since November. The committee has confidence in the ones it represents, when it knows it is being backed by all for the good of the cause. I am short on dots, owing to being in the relay office and not in touch with any one to gather such information. We secured several new mem- bers recently. Let’s keep after the nons and make this division the peer of the Southern Rail- way System. “JO.” Winston-Salem Division — The year 1912 closed with this division in the best shape it has ever been, and only three- nons left. They are between Mt. Airy and Sanford, and we certainly ought to be able to land them shortly. The only delinquents we have promise to pay up shortly. I desire to thank the members of this division for the support given me during the past year as well as those who gave me their applications, helping in this way to build up our Order. Now that we are in good shape, let us all pay our dues promptly and keep as near the xoo per cent mark as possible, and everyone take a per- sonal interest in this work. We must give our general committee, now in Washington working for a new contract with better wages and working conditions, our undivided support and back it up in anything it sees fit to do. This will assure us a better contract than we have ever before received. Bro. W. J. Parks is now asisstant ticket agent at Asheville, relieved at Davidson by Bro. R. E. Butner pending bids. It is now Sister White at Mt. Ulla. While visit- ing relatives recently, she was relieved by J. S. Haire, who went to Crutchfield, when Bro. Camp- bell bid in Franklinville, vice Bro. Edwards, who bid in Liberty agency. Bro. Davis, Walnut Cove, on thirty days’ leave, was relieved by Mr. Holcomb. Bro. Prouse, from Gulf, is now with the A. C. L. at Fayetteville. Sister N. F. Spoon spent the Xmas holidays at her home near Liberty, relieved by Mr. Haire. Bro. Forbis of Cornelius was married recently. Congratulations. Bros. Allison, Stewart and myself of this divi- sion had the pleasure of attending a very enthusi- astic meeting of the Asheville Division at Barbe-, the night of January 9th, presided over by Local Chairman Bro. W. R. Little. We wish more of our members could have been present and hope every brother on this division will attend these meetings as often as possible. They are the life of an organization and makes one feel better and stronger to attend them. Digitized by L^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 281 Ballots have been mailed to all the members for the election of a local chairman for the present term and a delegate and alternate to the Baltimore convention. Kindly give this your attention and return your votes as soon as pos- sible. Fraternally, W. E. Jones, L. C. Asheville Division — I would like very much to see a write-up each issue from this division and we could have one if all would chip in with the news from their own station and have someone send the items to Rro. Quick before the 28th of the month. First and second Balfour abolished. Bro. Pat- ten from first Balfour, relieving Mr. Berch on second Morganton, who displaced Bro. Sigmon, agent-telegrapher, Nebo, who relieved Bro. C. S. Shell, second Ridgecrest, who went to third Elm- wood, vice Morgan. The latter was unable to obtain board in Majolica, therefore, Bro. A. B. Yow remained on second there and Morgan went to third Barber, where he was relieved later by Bro. P. R. Shell of second Balfour. Bro. Headrick, first Black Mountain, bid in second Drexel, recently established, relieved on bid by Bro. Frazier, and he on second on bid by B o. Farris, relieved of the agency there by Mr. Bobo, a new man. •Mr. Ward relieved Bro. Warren, first Biltmore, owing to some trouble with W. U., Bro. Beam bidding in second “XO,’’ relieved on bid at first Old Fort by Bro. Coulter, and he on second there by Bro. Drumwright, relieved on third Mur- phy Jet. by Mr. Garvin. Later Bro. Drumwright while off sick, was relieved by M. Payne, who also relieved Bro. C. J. Yow, third Old Fort, while off sick. Bro. C. F. Sumner, first “YD” Asheville, on his honeymoon, was relieved by Bro. Caubl?, th rd “XO,” and he by Mr. Garvin. Bro. Huffman, first "XO,” is working as extra dispatcher, re- lieved by a new man from “GM” Washington. Let us help Bro. Huffman all we can by answering our calls promptly. Bro. Simpson, agerU-telegrapher Bridgewater, is off with an attack of rheumatism, relieved by Mr. Morgan. Bro. Shands bid in third Campobello, leaving second Elmwood on bulletin. Bro. Williams, Greenlee, off during Xmas holi- days, was relieved by Bro. Calloway, who latei relieved Bro. Shook, third Ridgecrest. Mr. G0H0 way, agent Morganton, off sick, was relieved by Bro. Sigmon, and he on second Ridgecrest, by Bro. W. O. Calloway. Brothers who take in students to “lighten their work” are violating the obligation they took when joining the Order; and those who know of cases where this is being done and do not report it to the proper officials of the Order, are also liable to be dealt with. Talk to the non at your station or the one at the next block, get them lined up and make the division solid. Best wishes to all for a happy and prosperous year. Cert. 502. Asheville Division, A. hope the fi w nons will not set hack any lunger and tak- the in Digitized by CiOOQle

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282 The Railroad Telegrapher. crease others have labored hard and put up the cash to secure for them. We hope every member of the Order will give the very best service pos- sible and show the company that an O. R. T. man is a good all-round man. and make the officials feel that a man with an up-to-date card is the man they need. The regular meeting was held on the second Sun- day in January with thirty-three members present; all report a good time. Bro. J. L. Brown, second Seneca, on vacation, was relieved by P. J. Lyles, later by Bro. R. L. Echols, Mr. Lyles relieving Bro. P. J. Garvey, third "V” Greenville, while sick, later relieving Bro. J. C. Utscy, message side, Greenville, a few days. Bro. T. T. Whiten, second Easley, was off a few days recently, relieved by B. F. Moss, a new man, who later relieved Bro. H. L. Watkins, third Liberty, two days. Bro. R. L. Turner, first Toccoa, off a few days sick, relieved by O. Bass, of third there, and he by Bro. R. L. Johnston from the A. C. L. On the night of December 20, 1912, the home of Bro. E. H Brown, third Central, was com- pletely destroyed by fire. No insurance. Bro. B. L. Rike, Seneca third, off a few days sick recently, was relieved by Bro. R. L. Echols. Bro. S. M. Benton, first Cornelia, while off attending the funeral of his mother, was relieved by R. Boggs. We all extend him our sympathy. Bro. O. R. Doyle, second Calhoun, relieved by Bro. A. P. Lawrence, is in Washington with our general committee. Bro. W. K. Scroggs, third Fallis, relieved by B. F. Moss, was assigned third Oakwood. O. Bass, while working as first trick dispatcher in Greenville, was relieved on third Toccoa by Bro. R. L. Johnson. Boys, keep after that non working with or on either side of you. Take no excuses whatever. Bro. C. W. Berry, third Alto, . bid in second Gainesville, vice Bro. A. E. Stewart, who bid in Fallis third, and then took a trip to South Georgia, relieved by B. F. Moss. The boys will move into the new passenger sta- tion at Gainesville on February 15th. Bro. B. L. Rike, Seneca third, who has been sick has returned to work. P. H. Sellers, second trick dispatcher Green- ville, has taken the position of block inspector, with headquarters at Greenville, on account of his health, J. Walker, chief clerk to C. D., taking his place in “DS.” Boys, come out to the meetings. Block office “FN” closed January 1st, cutting out Bro. R. E. Melvin, first, who goes to Oak- wood second. Bro. J. R. McBrayer, second, bid in Mount Airy third, and Mr. Calahan, third, is seriously ill at Suwanee. Bro. C. V. Tapp, agent Chamblee, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. R. P. Rudisell, second Crosskeys, and he by Boggs, from Calhoun. Bro. Scroggs, third Fallis, bid in third Oakwood, “home, sweet home," and Bro. Berry, second Alto, bid in second Gainesville, relieving Bro. A. E. Stewart, who bid in Fallis third. It’s still ex-Bro. Rhodes at Oakwood. Quite a crowd attended the recently called Sun- day meeting at Central. Everybody come every second Sunday who can possibly arrange to do so. “Non” Bosworth, third "Q,” hands it out along the line that he is “one of the boys,” and says he considers himself a member of the O. R. T., but can not produce the goods. Bear in mind: * No card, no favors.” Have you got that new card? If not, get busy. Our committee wants to show a paid-up member- ship. Fraternally, B. W. Grant. Knoxville Dxiision — Members Knoxville Div.— Having received and accepted the nomination for delegate to Balti- more Convention, if my name appears on the ballot for this honor in the coming election and you feel that I am qualified to represent you, your support will be appreciated, and if elected will endeavor to make good. Fraternally, W. H. Cord, L. C. My term as local chairman expires this month, and I wish to thank you collectively for your support, without which this could not be the strongest division on Division 59, having at the close of the year, 1912, 205 members. I also wish to thank the assistant local chair- men for their assistance in helping to build up the membership and the service of the com- pany. Let us all unite to still further improve conditions all along the line, and build up our organization in the highest possible standard, thereby enhancing its usefulness and greatly in- creasing the benefits of all concerned. The year just passed has been the best for this division in the history of the organization, as well as the most successful from the stand- point of the adjustment of matters affecting the telegraphers, having settled satisfactorily to all concerned eleven grievances with two others pending. More or less mistakes naturally will be made in handling matters affecting over 200 men, and it is an impossibility to please “all the people all the time,” however, I have done my best as I saw it, and whatever your verdict it will be received uncomplainingly by the writer. You are the law, and I desire to see it fixed just like you want it. Chief Dispatcher Wooten was over the line again recently, getting better acquainted with the boys. He will appreciate it when you send in vacation tickets if instead of sending them in separately you will send all three at the same time in one letter, saving considerable extra work for all concerned. Settle difficulties regarding your work between yourselves, instead of taking them to the chief dispatcher and superintendent. It will be best Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 283 for everybody and greatly appreciated by the officials. Do nat violate the hours of service law, by working extra for each other, without arranging it with the chief dispatcher. Attend the monthly meetings and keep posted as to what is going on in your interest. It is a diversion to get away from business, meet together collectively, and exchange ideas concern- ing your work. Some have never attended a meeting and met those they work with daily. Personal feelings vanish with the hearty hand shake at a meeting. Let us get out to . these meetings held for our uplift and betterment. Don’t spend every dollar you make. Every one can save a littje, especially the young man. According to statistics, 1,125,000 men, sixty-five and over, are now dependent upon charity, at an annual cost of $220,000,000, and 300,000 men and women are in private homes, at a cost of $50,000,- 000 annually, showing how many have fritted away their opportunities until old age comes on, when the sun is slipping slowly behind the West- ern hill, and the loom of life is about to stop, when we consider what might have been. With best wishes for many good returns for 19*3- Fraternally, W. H. Cord, L. C. Knoxville Division Motes — The joint meeting held with the Coster Divi- sion, at Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday night, January 1 8th, the first of 1913. was the most enthusiastic we have ever attended. Among the members present were: J. IT. Peo- ples, M. J. Babb, D. O. Fullen, E. T. Boyd, J. A. Addleburg, H. C. Womack, R. O. Burns, O. G. Fitzerald, G. R. Duncan, Wm. Smith, W. H. Cord, G. C. Martin, R. M. Gray, O. B. May, C. B. Gray, L. McMinn, J. J. Baily, II. F. Dun- lap, L. Jamcgin, Jake Vaughn, D. B. Wright, F. L. Tucker, W. C. Massingill, F. A. Cal fee, L. L. Gott, E. J. Cross, J S. Lewis, J. F. Barn- hill, G. C. Long, E. T. Burnett, and several others, whose names we de not recall. . Cigars were passed around the second time be- fore the meeting was called to order by Bro. J. H. Peoples, former chief telegrapher of Knoxville Lodge, No. 400, who presided, upon request, to the satisfaction of all. From the opening to the close of the meeting everyone was personally inter- ested in the discussions, resolutions, etc. Many of the older and more experienced brothers were among those present, which gave that much more stamina to the meeting. Bro. Smith made an excellent talk along social and moral lines, advising us to do our work care- fully, promptly and explicitly and make our lives an open book showing our associates that we were in earnest. He hoped to see the day when an O. R. T. card would be synonomous of character and fitness. Bro. Bobb enjoined us to be more conservative in our dealings and think carefully before acting. He spoke interestingly on the “Misuse of the Telephone” and was answered by Bro. Fuller, ot Lenoir City. Local Chairman Cord, in his usual inimitable way, told us of many happenings out on the line, and submitted his report of grievances handled the past year, which was adopted. Bro. Gray enlightened us upon some points on the last paper from headquarters, and Bro. Addle- burg, of Riceville, showed us the absurdity of “teaching students.” Other topics were discussed, such as: Exclusive Agents” and the “Taking Into Our Order Other Classes of Station Help,” participated in by Hon- est Bill Bailey, who always brings his grip; Barn- hide (the comedian), Boyd; Martin, Tasso; Barn- hill, of Philadelphia; Jarnegin, Bearden, Tucker, Bluff City, and Bro. Fuller, who promised not to try any more tricks with his pass when taking up the password. Bro. C. M. Griffith, of the K. & B., not a sched- uled road, therefore not enjoying any of the direct benefits of membership, a former chief telegra- pher of Knoxville Lodge, No. 400, was present, as usual. He has always been a faithful attendant. We hope he may yet be rewarded for his loyalty to the cause. Bro. G. R. Duncan, of Niota, was so enthused 'that he sent in the application of a new member to the local chairman the next day after the meet- ing. Come on, boys, and do likewise. Bro. Wright, of Newcomb, was the only man who could not reach his work before 9 a. m. the following day, but he came just the same. Our division officials allowed all to come who desired, and stopped No. 35 at several station for the boys returning, which was very much appreci- ated. It docs not require any special effort to attend these meetings; just tell the C. D. you want to go, and he will relieve you if necessary and fur- nish you passes. Topics arc handled there that are strictly for those attending, and will not be given out; therefore, if you would know what is going on you must be present. Come on March 15th. The hall is opposite Kuhlman’s drug store, in the bank building. We hope Bro. J. D. Self and I’. O. Byerly will not get lost any more and return without having been present at such a good meeting. Cert. 48 and L. J., Cert. 932. Columbia Division — Columbia, Charleston and Spartanburg Divisions will meet the first Sunday in each month, 7 p. m., at the Gresham Hotel, one block from union sta- tion, Columbia, S. C. Members of these divisions are earnestly requested to attend. We will be glad for members of -the S. A. L., A. C. L. and C. N. & L. Railways to take some interest in these meet- ings, Fraternally, E. B. Chitty, Local Chairman, Columbia. S. C. II ashington Division — Sister R. L. Hamm, first I 1 1 • j : ~ i 1 K a few days, on vacation. Digitized by CiOOQle

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284 The Railroad Telegrapher. Two tricks at Tye River closed, Bro. C. Mc- Cleary relieving Bro. Javins, Cameron Run third, while at Alexandria, and Mr. Williams going to Weyburn. Montpelier third closed, Bro. G. C. Greiner taking second there. Bro. P. McCleary gets “RO” second, and Bro. Broadus, of Dicker- son, gets third Proffit. Bro. S. H. Jacobs, first Calverton, has resigned and gone to the Washington & Old Dominion as dispatcher. We are glad to see him better himself. Three or four “old heads” have resigned recently and gone to the W. & O. D. First Calverton and Mitchell agency are on bul- letin. Bro. Abbott has moved to Nokesville. This will no doubt suit him better than the daily ride from Brandy. Div. Cor. Queen & Crescent Route (North). Alabama Great Southern — Local Chairman Carter, second York, has been spending a few days in Cincinnati with the gen- eral committee. We must stand by him, as he is doing all in his power to help us out. He was relieved by Mr. Sullivan. We are glad to have Bro. Dermody, our fourth vice-president, with us at the meeting of the com- mittee in Cincinnati. * He has been tried, and we know he will do his part to help us poor tcleg raphers better our working conditions. We are glad to see the O. R. T. taking hold of the handling of the U. S. mail, and hope something will soon be done to relieve the telegraphers of this responsibility. Some roads deduct $i out of salary of any telegrapher who by any means causes the mail to get left, which is one of the most unfair things I have ever heard of. Bro. Anderson, first Boligce, spent Christmas with his people at Chattanooga, Tenn. Bro. Grif- fin, agent Boligee, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Anderson, first, and he by Mr. Willougby, relieved by Mr. Line, of Danville, Ky. Bro. Grover, second Woodstock, Ala., hid in Klcventh street block office, Birmingham. Yours fraternally, J. M. Anderson, l)iv. ( or. Queen & Crescent Route (South). X. 0. & X. E. R. R. — Fachuta nights closed, and Bro. J. S. Dycss given a clerk, which he greatly appreciates. Bro. W. B. Myrick bid in second Slidell, leaving third Vossburg vacant. Bro. Robert Henley, second Hattiesburg, re- signed to enter the mercantile business at Stringer, Miss. We all wish him success. He was relieved by Bro. M. R. Carpenter, of Picayune. We have heretofore been overlooking L. D. Austin’s inability to get a card on account of misfortunes, but the raise effeeti\c January ist will enable him to get an "up to date," and no further excuses will be accepted. Bro. W. Crane secured first Slidell, vice P. li. Jack. We are indebted to Bros. Weems and Green for items this month, and thank them very much for their interest. Hope they will come around every month and that some of the others will also furnish us some news. The cozy and up-to-date passenger station at Laurel nearing completion will be a credit to that town, furnishing better quarters for the forces as well as the traveling public. We deeply sympathize with Bro. C. G. Jemlson at Shops in the loss of his wife after a lingering illness of several months. We are nearing the ioo per cent mark, with the largest list of members we have ever had, and wish to thank each brother for the interest taken in the upbuilding of our craft. We hope you will not let an opportunity pass to make an improve- ment to our cause. We owe it to the company as well as ourselves and families to try to improve our conditions, and should strive each day for an improvement, realizing that we particularly serve as mediators between the public and the railroad company, and let’s strive to have peace and har- mony prevail at all times. If everyone will try to do something for everyone else, we will gTcatly improve our surroundings and get in closer touch with the membership in general. Our new schedule, effective January ist, docs not bring many changes, and the raises in salaries are not very large, but we hope you will consider the fact that there were many barriers in the way of the committee who met the officials. Remem- ber, there have been very expensive wrecks, over- flows and train robberies on all three of these lines the past twelve months. Small raises in sal- aries will amount to large ones some day, if we keep on organizing, so we can renew our contract annually. This is the third time in three years your committee has gone before the officials with a new proposition, and secured fairly good results each time. Our working conditions and surroundings are what we make them. There is yet a vast amount of work to be done, ahd we ask the hearty co- operation of each and every one. Our officers for the next two years will have been elected by the time this is in print, and your general chairman takes this opportunity of thank- ing every member of Division 69 for their co-oper- ation. I trust you realize fully the importance of better conditions, and that to have better condi- tions we must render good service. There is very seldom a complaint comes to my hands from any of our telegraphers, and we see no need of them going to sleep on nine-hour tricks, which means dismissal from the service in a good many cases, and well it should, for we should give good sc: vice now that we have good working con- ditions. Again thanking each member for his interest, and asking you to co-operate with us this year with renewed efforts for more uniform conditions. Thirty. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 285 Chicago & North Western Ry. Galena Division — Bro. E. J. Zadnichek, days Carpentersville, has returned from a two weeks’ trip through Colo- rado, relieved by J. H. VVier, who later relieved Bro. I. W. Rigby, Dundee days, on a trip to California. Bro. and Mrs. P. E. Gray, of “SJ,” spent the holidays with relatives in LaPorte, Ind., and Bro. Smart with relatives and friends at Petersburg and Jobet. The agent is now doing the wire work at Algonquin, the telegrapher there having been taken off. Bro. and .Mrs. A. L. Bradley were in Norfolk, Neb., a week recently, owing to the sickness of a relative. Bro. C. O. Dean, agent Nelson, off recently, was relieved by Bro. Hamilton. Bro. Bradley, an old-head in “SJ,” who thoroughly understands prevailing conditions, was chosen with Bro. Troy to represent that bunch in negotiations for the new schedule. Local Chairman Webster has been doing some good organizing on this division recently. J. B. Buss, agent McHenry, brother of Bro. Joe Buss, at Malta, and Bro. Jake Buss, of North Yard, died very suddenly at Elgin, of an internal hemorrhage. Bro. Joe was relieved by Mr. Brundage while attending the funeral. Bro. E. J. Zadnichek relieved at Carpentersville, days, by J. H. Weir, who went to McHenry agency, being relieved later by Mr. Cantillon. Mr. Litchenberger, “HA,” Peoria, promoted to dispatcher on the St. L., P. & N. W., was re- lieved by a new man. Bro. E. H. Rose, now city soliciting agent there, was recently married and spent his honeymoon in Denver and other West- ern points. # Bro. Trautman, Dixon, off a few days sick, was relieved by Mr. Blackwell, who later went to Proviso third. Bro. Matthews relieved C. E. Case, Wheaton days, who bid in the agency there, vice Bro. Aye, going to West Chicago third, later Bro. Jackson, of Gilbert, bid in Wheaton days; Bro. Goodcll, of Rochelle, bid in McHenry agency, and Bro. Perkins, of Broadmoor, bid in Gilberts agency. The C. & N. W. brothers are good attendants at the Chicago meetings, but there is still room for improvement. Those who attended the Club dance, on December 18th, at the Masonic Temple, were Bros. Gray, Smart and Early of “SJ.” Schultz of “U,” Colliton of Rockford and Kipp, who was formerly on this division. They kept the “Erpress” elevators busy between dances, going from the seventeenth floor to the “Cafe” on the first. We understand that Bro. Schultz has resigned. Bro. J. D. Wills, from the general office in West Chicago, celebrated his ninth wedding anni- versary January 12th at his residence. We hope lie may have many more of them. Bro. Jim Henning, first DeKalb, suddenly called to Michigan, his father being sick, was relieved by Mr. Parsons, a new man. Bro. Ollie Schultz, third Bluffs tower, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Leath, of Elmhurst. Brothers, please send me your news not later than the 24th. “Z ad.” West Iowa Division — “The heights of great men reached and kept “Were not attained by sudden flight, “But they, w'hile their companions slept, “Were toiling upward in the night.” As it was in the days of old, so we find the complications in the present age. Many of us are being presented with problems which ages ago could not have been dreamed of. All the latest modern achievements of thought are brought to bear to move the great traffic over the different railroads. The telegraph is being suspended by the quicker and less skilled telephone, which allows the use of the wire by persons unskilled in “Morse,” with no restrictions whatever as to fit- ness, etc. On some roads, if a train crew desires information at a closed station it is necessary to first call the telegrapher in charge of “fone” station, but this is not the general custom. Brothers, we are “all like sheep that have gone astray.” Let us all unite and stand shoulder to shoulder to right our wrongs. You know what they are, and if you continue to suffer when you know how to apply the remedy, then it is your own fault. “Vigilant.” West Iowa Division Notes — Lewis Broadway, Council Bluffs, was relieved a few weeks by Mr. Wood, returned from a four months’ vacation. Bro. Humiston, after a two years’ sickness, is back at Audubon agency again. Bro. Geo. Long, who relieved him, after a month’s sojourn in California, took Harlan agency, vice Bicrman resigned. Bro. Lyman has resumed on Carroll first, after* “rounding up” some of the boys for a couple of weeks. If every member was like "Bert” there would not be a non in the country. Carroll is solid again. Chief Dispatcher Hunter, after a month’s work on the examining board, has resumed his duties; Dispatcher Shallcr, who was acting as chief, is back on third, and Extra Dispatcher Benton is on a sixty-day vacation. Bro. VV’icr is acting cashier at Mo. Valley, dur- ing the sickness of the regular man. Bro. Milam, Mo. Valley, has returned from a visit to his home in Old Kaintuck. It is now Bro. Schroeder at Maple River. Bro Lyman is being relieved there for a month*- vacation, being relieved by Bro. Bowen. Bro. Robt. I.iddlc has returned after s, ver.d years’ absence and taken Ralston ngcncy* Digitized by CiOOQle

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286 The Railroad Telegrapher. Train Master Pike (none better) has been trans- ferred to the Soo City Division, succeeded by Yard Master Holmes. Our committee is now in Chicago, after another raise. Among the recent new members are: H. J. Raddan, Mo. Valley; O. N. Cash, Roy Bowen, Dunlap; F. C. Morse, O. M. Ericson, T. VV. Christenson, Denison; A. VV. Lyman, C. A. Schroe- der, Maple River; H. M. Schertz, Cirreo; F. R. Forbes, Botna, and Robt. Liddle, Ralston, and there will be several more this pay day. Boys, take example from the trainmen, see what they are getting. Solid organization will get a whole lot more for us. Better things are coming if we stick together. There are several bills up now in different State legislatures to make an eight-hour day for all telegraphers and tele- phoners, including one-man stations; also pay days twice a month. All other corporations ex- cept railroads pay two to four times a month. Put your legislators on record to favor these measures, by sending in petitions signed by every voter you can, and if they don’t vote for us, we need not vote for them next time. Keep after the rest of the nons on this division, boys, and don’t forget the gang at Arion tower, and those on the Southwestern. Remember, “No card, no favors.” “Buck and Hy." Sioux City Division — Bro. Clanahan, of North Iowa Division, relieved West at Danburn, who took Onawa station. The sub committee are in Chicago. Who said the primary didn’t win? McClure for superintendent. Our time is limited, like our salary. See you again. Trixey. Madison Division — The new depot at Evansville was opened for passenger business New Year’s day. Bro. Colton with the station force remaining in the old build- ,ing, which will be used as a freight depot. The night of the opening the new structure was crowded with people, who were met and wel- comed by Mr. and Mrs. Colton, assisted by Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pear- sall, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Pullen, Mr. R. M. Richmond, superintendent, and Mrs. E. E. Nash, Mrs. Johns and Hon. A. S. Baker. The Evans- ville band furnished music for the occasion, and Mr. Alex. Richardson, in his usual happy vein, spoke in behalf of the citizens of the community. In a very graceful manner expressing their appre- ciation of the new depot. Superintendent Nash of this division respond- ing for the company. Refreshments in the form of punch and wafers were served by the young ladies in the large wait- ing room. Later Bro. and Mrs. E. P. Colton entertained at dinner Superintendent and Mrs. E. E. Nash, and as guests of honor the welcoming committee heretofore named. The new station is finished in the interior in hardwood, and the walls arc decorated in pleasing colors, making a most attractive place. Evans- ville has reason to feel proud of the new depot and the improvement it makes in that part of the city. Bros. T. J. Tracy is on first, S. S. Webster on second and M. H. Keeffe on third in the new depot in charge of the telegraphing, tickets, etc. Bro. F. E. Wickern recently bid in second there. Our committee is now in conference with the officials in Chicago. The men representing us will do their very best and we should line up the non-members and pay our dues promptly, thus relieving Bro. Kempkes of a lot of work. Be ' sure to notify him of any change in your address. Bro. W. H. Hansen, agent Galesville, was on the sick list several days, also Agent Copeland, Jefferson Jet., relieved by Bro. F. H. Main, and he on first by Bro. J. W. Hibbard. Bro. J. Semann, third there, visited friends at Madison recently. Bro. A. E. Kling is now on second, Chase inter- locking, vice Bro. L. C. Rains. Bro. A. G. Verch bid in Platteville telegraph job. Bro. C. L. Wilcox, agent Union Center, on the sick list for over a month, contemplates a trip West accompanied by his son-in-law Bro. H. M. Corsaw, relieved at Oregon by Bro. Sorenson. Bro. Edw. Welch and family visiting with his parents in West Allis, relieved Bro. C. E. L. Hansen, tower “CS,” who was up on the Minn. Division a few days. Bro. J. R. Gannon has returned to Mendota agency after several weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. A. G. Thomas, who bid in Glenoak agency. Dispatcher Koch of Friendship is on vacat;on. Bro. Hugh Rice returned to Madison second after his spell of sickness, relieved by Bro. J. W. Hibbard, now relieving on Sparta third, vice Bro. A. L. Clark, relieving Bro. C. W. Evans, of second there, on vacation. Div. Coa. Wisconsin Division — Bro. Louis Bitz, local chairman for several years, has resigned, on account of other duites. Bro. W. H. Coburn, of Harvard, a good man for the position, has been appointed to fill the vacancy and no doubt will be elected as our regular chair- man. The brothers should all put forth their best efforts to assist Bro. Coburn to bring up our division on a parallel with the others, which are about all solid now. There are still a few nons on the division, and each member should do all in his power to get them in line at the earliest possible moment. We thank the brothers for the new members coming in from different points. Help the good work along. Call on Bro. Coburn at Harvard for application blanks and he will mail them to you at once and assist you in any other way possible. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 287 Bros. L. I. Price, third Harvard and A. P. Schaeffer, agent Chemung, are again with us, starting the new year aright. It is rumored that the W. U. office at Wood- stock will be combined with the city telephone office up town, and G. G. Graves, ticket agent there, will remain with the W. U. and take charge of telegraph and telephone office. Bro. Regan, second Capron, off two weeks re- cently with an injured finger was relieved by Frank E. Staab from the Wabash. H. A. Stocker, third Genoa Jet., while off on account of his father's death, was relieved by Con- ductor Gene Dady, of Harvard, owing to the scarcity of men on this division. Our committee is now in session at Chicago, working on a revised schedule. Local Chairman Schneider and Secretary Hansen, of the Madi- son Division, was over our division helping to line up new mebmers. Brothers, remit your dues at once to Bro. I. R. Kcmpkes, Nevada, Iowa. Get your new card and start the new year with a clean record and up to date. All applications from new members should be mailed with the money to Bro. W. H. Coburn, Local Chairman, at Harvard, and news items for The Telegrapher mailed to him not later than the 15th of the month. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year. Div. Cor. OLD WINTER. By Chas. P. Regan. Old Winter, is a sturdy one, He’s made of toughest metal; Contented, everywhere he goes. No matter where he settles. His home is in the far far north, Where there’s frozen lake and river. Then every time he visits us, He laughs when ’ere we shiver. On his southward trip he takes His time. Where 'ere he lingers, To cover the earth with a snowy shroud And greet us with icy fingers. No matter what his mission is, He’s sure to make appearance; Then leaves behind impressions That shows his perseverance. He hangs around until he’s chased By Springs glad news and tiding; Then off to Switzerland he hikes, To stay awhile there hiding. He’s master for the time he stays, And conquers all as hero; And is not content until he puts Thermometers down to zero. Northern Wisconsin Division — Sister Connors, agent Jimeau, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. Kucnzi, who later relieved A. B. Butler, second Watertown. Milton Jet. second was put back, with Bro. Kuenzi on the job. # Helper at Johnson’s Creek bid in the telegraph job there. We had a good meeting at South Oshkosh on January 30th. Send any news you hear of to me at Neenah. • C. Kudy, Cert. 1553. Lake Shore Division — Bro. R. J. Wall, agent Recdville, has resumed his work after being laid up for some time with a broken leg. Bro. Engels gid in Belgium agency. Bros. Heinig and Knudson, of Calumet yard, attended the funeral of Ada, daughter of Local Chairman T. H. Welland, at Sheboygan, on Janu- ary 13th. It is now Bro. Herzog, at Oostburg nights. Belgium has been reopened nights by Mr. Dowd, of the Wisconsin Division. Bro. Erdman, Cleveland second, took in the auto show at Milwaukee. Bro. Schnieder, local chairman of the Madison Division, made a trip over the division the latter part of December, organizing. The railway clerks have organized and have a large membership at Green Bay and Manitowoc. Bro. G. M. Knudson was a Green Bay visitor recently. After spending the summer and fall in the West, Bro. Stroinberg has returned and is working Lakewood second. Bro. A. H. Mierswa, agent Shawano, has re- signed to enter other business. We wish him suc- cess. Bro. F. H. Vasbinder traveled to Chicago with the Sheboygan freight office bowling team, to bowl against the Chicago force. Owing to sickness in the family of Bro. Welland, meetings have not been held regularly for some time. Now, let’s all do our best to improve our divi- sion and make a record for 1913. If every man will do his part, it will not take long to make the Lake Shore Division practically solid. Whenever a new man lands at a station, grab him, and if he has no card, see to it that he gets in line. If he has a card from another road, get him transferred at once. Cert. 2060. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God has seen fit, in His divine wis- dom, to call from this earth to a brighter land the daughter of our beloved brother, T. II. Well- an 1, and Whereas, He has been called up to bear this grief and to walk with her no more in tins life; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Division 76, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to him and his bereaved family their deepest sympathy and Digitized by CiOOQle

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288 The Railroad Telegrapher. expressions of condolence in their greatest earthly loss; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be be sent to the bereaved father and family of the deceased, a copy spread on the records of this division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher . for publication. R. C. Vose, T. J. Kondelka, F. H. Vasbinder, Conimittee. CARD OF THANKS. Sheboygan, Wis., January 25, 1913. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the brothers and officials of the Lake Shore Division for their sympathy and aid, and to the many friends, also for the beautiful floral offerings during the sickness and death of our darling daughter. Mr. and Mrs. T. IT. Wei. land. Minnesota Division — C. W. Watsop assigned third Jamesville, Minn., and E. W. Johonson second Judson. On bulletin: Telegraphers — third, Stockton, Lewiston, Man- kato Jet. and Watertown; second, Rochester, Dodge Center and Canby. Agent and telegrapher — Traverse. Bro. G. J. Enteman, agent at Claremont, is on a three months’ vacation, on the Coast, with his family; relieved by Bro. F. H. Luedke. Bro. G. W. Cotton, at Rainbow, N. Y., is gain- ing back his health. He expects to soon be with us again, and sends his “73” to all. A. Cooper, third Minnesota City, has gone back to the W. U. at Winona. Mr. Regan is on third Lewiston, Telegrapher Braehmer on Sanborn third, and Mr. Ladd, a new man, on Eagle Lake second. Bro. I. V. Furey, at Stockton, was off a few days during the holidays, relieved by Bro. Sud- dendorf, who later opened the new night office at Eagle Lake and is now at New Ulm. He re- cently returned from the C. R. & P. We need more like him. • Bro. Ed. Nupert has resigned at Lewiston and gone South. Bro. E. W. O’Connor, second Lewiston, on two weeks’ vacation during the holidays, was relieved by Moulster and Risser, the latter relieving Bro. C. Ir. Mielke, agent Meriden, when he went to Canby second, vice C. W. McNuilty. I want to thank the brothers for their responses this month to my requests for news. Be sure and all do what you can each month in this respect. Bro. E. L. Backstrom, former agent Meriden, is now ticket clerk at Rochester. The write-up of the meeting at Mankato, on January 25th, will appear next month. It is now Bros. V. A. Franz, second Marshall, and Siegler, and O. Stock, agent Essig now. The Mason City side wire has been cut through to Tracy, on the old block wire, and the Mason City dispatcher ordered the trains out of Tracy, saving work at Sanborn and Winona. Bro. W. J. Volz is now at Hanlontown, Iowa, on the I. & M. Division. A. Sawyer, a new man, is on third, and R. C. Duncan second Mankato Jet. Lefty Beyers, second St. Peter Jet., on ten days’ vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Risser. Dispatcher Billie Cutler is back on first east end, after a several weeks’ trip through the East for his health, relieving D. R. Carrol, first side wire, relieving Telegrapher Graham, who relieved Bro. W. F. Segur, returned to St. Peter Jet. second. A. Walrath, former agent at Traverse, now chief clerk at Watertown. Bro. J. B. Carpenter, while visiting relatives at Winona, New Years, was relieved by Bro. E. J. Dunn. Chas. Delvin, agent Havana, went to Rochester. Mayo Hospital, to be examined, accompanied by his daughter, Ruth, to undergo an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Devlin is being relieved by Telegrapher Barrows, from Rochester. Bro. A. J. Nelson, of Nicollet, and Bro. H. E. Stellmacher, of Courtland, spent several days in New Ulm recently . Bro. Suddcndorf relieved Telegrapher Flowers, third New Ulm, a few days, having trouble with his eyes. Bros. Seigler, W. F. Swanson and R. A. Pfeffer- lee made hurried trips recently to Sleepy Eye, New Ulm and Mankato, respectively. Must be a reason. Bro. C. E. L. Hansen, from the Madison Divi- sion, recently spent five days on this division, organizing, and the number of new buttons in sight speaks volumes for his ability. As a result, the Watertown line is solid and several of the larger stations on the division, where there are three telegraphers, are now solid. It only remains for the brothers to make a systematic attack on the remaining nons and get them in line. If one man can get the results that Bro. Hansen achieved in five days alone, what ought we not to achieve in a month, all working together? Bro. Hansen is a very pleasant gentleman to meet, and has a way of bringing the nons over to see his side of the argument that leaves no room for doubt. D. J. M., Div. Cor. Eastern Division — I left the service on Division 76 some years ago, but will always have a fraternal spirit towards the railroad boys, and especially those who carry “up to dates.” I appreciate The Telegrapher and always look through the “Fraternal Department” for something from the Eastern Division of 76, but for months and months I have been disap- poitned. Boys, you ought to keep in closer touch with each other and write up “what's doin’ ” once in a while. Seventy-three, from Cert. 227. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 289 Bangor & Aroostook R. R. Southern Division — The entire system is very badly tied up at this writing on account of the engineers’ and fire- men’s strike. A few passenger trains are trying to get over the road, with fair success, but no freights are running at all, and the boys are all enjoying more or less of a vacation, as there is “nothing doing.” But we all have to “stick around,” as it were, to sell a few tickets, etc., and occasionally get a ”31.” The strike is having a decided influence on the non-members, and four or five have already filled cut papers signifying their willingness to get in line and help the good cause along. “In union there is strength.” “United we stand, divided we fall.” The present trouble proves the first two sayings. G. L. Ilerrick, of Brownsville, spent several weeks visiting his family in Massachusetts. [ take this means to thank the two brothers on the Northern Division who sent me some notes, as they did not sign any nafties. F hope they will come again. Brothers, let us make 1913 a banner year. Get the non working with you or in the next station to you. Keep the good work going, so we go up to 95 or 98 per cent solid, and back up our com- mittee to perfection. Then when the time is ripe we can get something. Bro. Connelley, of “G” tower, spent Sunday at his home in Bangor recently. Mr. Hall has returned after spehding a week around his home in Patten. Bro. Cutler, of "WB” dispatching office, was over the division recently, giving the boys the glad hand. Bros. Thorpe and Crocker recently rode the goat in the new Sons of Veterans’ camp. The Sherman board of health had Bro. Robert- son quarantined a short time for diphtheria, which turned out to be nothing of the kind, and lie went scot free. Bro. Faulkner goes to Island Falls to gel “bar- bered.” A traveling barber should be included in the official list as well as auditors and freight and passenger representatives, so us fellows in the woods can keep “barbered” up and not look like a Rip Van Winkle. J. H. Holden has returned, after an extended vacation. Bro. Crozier has been busy lately getting out ballots for election. His little girl, who has been quite ill, is improving. Hib. A. Scribner goes from Schoodic to Hudson on bulletin, Bro. Greave relieving at Schoodic until bid in. Bro. P. L. Bates, obliged to give up *I.aGrangc agency on account of ill health, has bid in Sandy Point. We hope the salt breezes from the old Atlantic may help him. W. G. Tinker bid in Frankfort agency, vice Bro. Newcomb. Cert. 52. Northern Division — I looked in vain for a few items in the Decem- ber number. Let's all get together and every man send in some news each month before the twen- tieth and help Bro. Crocker out. Even one item from each man would be greatly appreciated, but, of course, the more the better. Some of the brothers who changed offices re- cently are: F. V. Tapley, Robinson’s to Ashland; A. G. Purdy, St. John to Robinson’s; C. A. Wil- mot, Notre Dame to St. John; D. G. Currie, Washburn to Keegan; C. R. Thistle, Littleton to Washburn; Bro. S. C. Newcomb; Frankfort to Stockholm; G. II. Fairweather, Jemtlend to Little- Iton. It seems the latter is looking for the best rent to put the new “wifey” into. Congratula- tions. W . E. Abbott, agent Hillman, was recently mar- ried. The next important thing for him to do is to get an “up to date” for himself, with $1,000 insurance for his wife. Some of the nearby brothers get after him. Bros. Raymond and Purdy enjoyed a few days at their home at Christmas time. Now that the busy season is on again, let us all give the company our best services, as it will help our employers, ourselves and the Order. We hope the vice-president and general manager found everything satisfactory on their recent tour of in- spection over the road. Get in the nons and have things solid, so when our committee goes to Bangor next time it will be in a position to get what we should have. When the C. P. R. boys went after their new schedule, out of 2,000 men there were only twenty who did not vote to support the committee. No wonder they have the best schedule in the country. “Solid” is the word. The company is a long way from asleep and knows jusf what condition we are in. Wishing you all a very prosperous New Year. A Solid One. Northern Division Notes — Bros. McAlister, from New Sweden, and Suth- erland, from Jemtland, have gone to the Sunny South. We commend them to our brethren there. Bro. Davenport, of Fort Kent Village, visited friends in Notre Dame recently. It is now Bros. Wilmot, at Notre Dame, and Gallupe, at St. Luce. The latter, with his wife, visited relatives and friends at Washburn recently. Local Chairman Charles Ridout has resigned to take the agency of the Transcontinental Railway at Edmundston, N. B. Mr. T rott is relieving at Keegan until bid off. Ludlow agency is also up for bids. Bros. Wilmot. from Ledges, and Purdy, front St. John, were in Fort Kent recently. Mr. Traftou has resigned at Mapclton and gone with the Grand Trunk. Bro. Cookson was over the 1 ..id recently, 01 !l mg on the boys. W set him. and trust lu ‘-cooped m tier i.-» t fin :n n- Digitized by CiOOQle

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290 The Railroad Telegrapher. The Southern Division has a good write-up nearly every month, and this division about once a year. Let’s all send in a few notes and be represented every month. “North Endee.” Colorado Midland R. R. First and Second District — Bro. Collier was off sixty days, relieved by Bro. Coldiron, relieved on second by Bro. James, he by Mr. Sullivan. Bro. Cooper bid in Colorado City third. Lots of snow on the hill, some trains getting stuck, running flanger for nearly every train west and some east, and running plows some. Ballots arc out for nominating local chairmen for both districts and delegate to the convention. Jobs are being bulletined now. Business continues very good. Everyone apxious for news but no one sends in any notes. Yours truly, Cert. 51. Texas & Pacific Ry. Louisiana Dili si on — No card, no favors. Let that be our slogan in the future. Now is the golden opportunity for every station agent and telegrapher * on the T. & P. to relieve themselves of the yoke of slavery. Get out with the organizer and help him to get in the rest of the nons. If you fail the first trip, go after them again. Don’t wait for the organizer to get them in, but give him every assistance you possibly can. It means dollars and rights to us all. By not being organized we lose the right to bid on the more desirable positions; we lose the overtime that we are justly entitled to when we put in more than ten hours’ work, and when called at any hour during the night, which amounts to much more at your own station than the cost of a card for a year and $1,000 insurance. You wouldn’t allow your grocery man to give you half measure for your hard-earned cash, then why work overtime for nothing? Get your colors changed promptly, and see that the man working with you, or your neighbor, has the right color, and you will soon be relieved of this state of affairs. Would it not make you feel that you were of a great deal more consequence if you knew that when one of those $125.00 agencies came open, you had a right to bid for it, even if it was awarded to an older man, instead of having some favorite clerk get it. If the trainmaster took a brakcinan and put him on one of the nicest passenger trains as con- ductor, he would not make but one trip before a complaint would be filed with the management, which would result in the conductor entitled to that run getting it. Our services are just as im- portant as that of a conductor or engineer to a railroad, and we should all get a new card, put our shoulder to the wheel and get out of the rut Bro. W. B. Harp, agent Napoleonville, off on a ten days’ hunt, was relieved by Bro. L. J. Bourdier. Traveling Accountant R. M. Scott has gone to South Mansfield, as agent, relieved by Traveling Accountant B. F. Moore, of the Southern Louisi- ana Division, and he by R. W. Reordan, assistant auditor, M. K. & T. Remember, “no card, no favors.” Cert. 54- 7. C. Divtsion — Let's try and have a schedule on this system be- fore the end of this year. We can do it if every member will appoint himself an organizer and get in all the boys he knows. I have asked for appli- cation papers and hope to get in about five. Our good brother down in Louisiana is doing good work. 1 suggest that we have a meeting at Bon- ham. Most all on this division could make it over and back the same day from Whitesboro and Texarkana, attending either a night or day meet- ing, and arrange a plan of organization. If all the members on this division will send me a few notes each month, I will get them into The Telegrapher. Try and get them in on or before the 20th of each month, so as to give me time to prepare and send them in for the next issue. Mr. Pittman, days DeKalb, resigned, relieved by Bro. Smith, and he by Mr. Schuster, from the Rio Grande Division. Mr. Miller, third Clarkesville, off during the holidays, w'as relieved by Bro. Mayes, and he by Mr. Holland. Mr. Matthews, third Clarkesville, relieved Agent Saye, at Southmayde, a few days during the holi- days. Bro. McDaniel, Detroit days, transferred to sec- ond Paris, relieved by a new man. Bio. Smith, second Honey Grove, worked a few days at “RN,” Texarkana; First Trick Dispatcher Cooper laying off, relieved by Mr. Percy, of second, and he by Extra Dispatcher Mr. Grogard. Bro. Smith was relieved by Bro. Haling, from the C. M. & St. P. Mr. Beauchamp, second Honey Grove, was relieved by H. N. Austin, from the American Fruit and Transport Co., New Orleans. Mr. Weems, a new man, who relieved F. A. Wemple, Jr., on third at Bonham, for the holi- days, later relieved Bro. Hodge, at Bells a few days, Mr. Robison relieving Mr. Anderson, at Bells, for the holidays. Telegraphers were very scarce about Christmas time. No men to fill vacancies. All the roads in the State are short of men. If I have erroneously called a man “Mr." in- stead of “Bro.,” will be very glad to correct it if notified. Telegraphers who work here for three month* and refuse to take out a card should be taken from the seniority list and not allowed to bid on jobs covered in a contract. Then we could show the nons that the O. R. T. is some good in spite of all they say about it. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 291 The nons should not be shown any favors, un- less they help us to pay for the increases we get. Brothers, send in some notes for the journal, and remember “No card, no favors.” Cert. i 88. Joint Track Division — You boys who promised me some news for next month, heed me when I ask you for it, as I don’t know all of it and when yon don’t tell me what you know we are knocked out of that much. General Secretary-Treasurer Hambright was off a week, relieved by Mr. Weems, from Bonham yard. Bro. and Mrs. Quinn have been visiting home folks at Watauga. Bro. Autrey attended the Red Rose matinee at Ft. Worth recently. If all of our boys looked at things the way Bro. “BR” docs, who carried an up-to-date twenty years ago, things would pick up right away. Send me all the news you can for next month by U. S’, mail. Boys, hoH your heads up and all pull for one goal. “In union there is strength.” Stand to- gether at the right time always and not give in until our object is accomplished. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Cert. 2694 G. Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Ry. Middle Division — Bro. Miles Teller, Riverside Jet. second to East Sala third on bid. Telegrapher Croker, Bradford third, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Mathews, who also relieved Sister Riordan, Ridgeway second, a few days. Bro. Ford, Bingham third to “WT” tower sec- ond on bid. Bro. Ruddy on “GN” third pending bids. Bro. Caverly, agent Hutchins, on vacation, re- lieved by Relief Agent Bro. Keys, who also re- lieved General Chairman Bro. McGraw during his great bereavement, the loss of his wife. Bro. Bloom, “WT” tower first, off a couple of days sick, was relieved by Telegrapher Murphy. Bro. Gocella is on third there until bids close. We are under obligations to Bro. Fitzgibbons for notes. No more notes, no more news. Jack. Illinois Central R. R. Missis si pi Division — The Louisiana was the only division having a write up from the I. C. and Y. & M. V. lines in the January Telegrapher, showing the Interest its members take in one of the strongest divisions on the system. I want to again ask the members of this division to send items by the twentieth of each month to Local Chairman Bro. J. E. Bull, Grenada, Miss. The recent changes furnished me by Bro. Bull are: Water Valley third bid in by Bro. W. R. Hy lander- Bro. W. Jones, agent Tillatoba, on ninety days’ vacation, bid in by H. L. Turner, an old charter member of this division, who has been out of the service several years. Bro. J. W. Groves has returned to Oxford nights. Duck Hill third man having been pulled off. Bra. Greer, Bolivar nights, relieved sixty days by Bro. Steadman on bid. Bro. Gulo bid in Coldwatsr, latar abolished, put- ting him on extra list. Bro. T. D. Moss bid in third Holly Springs, and Bro. E. J. Byrnes the ticket agency permanently. First and second there open now. Bro. H. D. Owen has returned to Davis nights, after several years at other places on the division. Bro. R. E. Hearne resigned Sallis agency, and it was assigned to W. E. May over Bro. Kelly. The general committee is handling the grievance novr. Ethel, Miss., agency is again on bulletin, filled by Mr. Isaacson for two months. West Point and Ackerman second and Sardis agency are on bulletin. There being no applicant for relief agency, this position will be filled from extra list temporarily. Mr. Marshall, acting agent at Sardis a few days, was relieved by Bro. W. S. Caldwell, from Vaiden, a regularly assigned man, who should get his $1 per in addition to salary. Bro. Phillips and Bro. Jones, at Durant, have both been on the sick list. The former is back at work. Bro. W. E. Love, Kosciusko days, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Watkins, a new man. Bro. J. A. Ratliff, third Grenada, off a few days “sick,” returned with a bride. Third man pulled off at Coffeeville, Duck Hill, Vaiden, West and Pickins on January 1st. The agent at these places now has to do six hours' telegraphing, which only leaves them three hours to do their station work, according to the hours of service now. Our general committee is still in Chicago, work- ing on a new schedule. I hope every telegrapher on this division sees the importance of staying by that committee and supporting it to the limit; voted the last line and meant it. Yours fraternally, - Cert. 326. Cherokee -Omaha Division — Bro. and Mrs. Stoker, Matlock, Iowa, are en- joying a three months’ trip to the Pacific Coast. Bro. Paul, extra, is relieving Bro. Stoker. Bro. Sherill will check back at Clcghom in a few days. Ed Groute has been relieving. The meeting at Fort Dodge, Iowa, on November 23d, was fairly well attended. Owing to it being held on Saturday night, a number of the brothers could not attend, not being able to get home Sun- day. The boys on the Cherokee Division presented to Bro. E. W. Hill, former local chairman, a fine sanitary roll-top desk. Bro. Johnson made the presentation and Bro. Hill accepted with a “hur- ray for the boys on the Cherokee Division.” S<'V- Digitized by CiOOQle

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292 The Railroad Telegrapher. eral points were discussed at length, the main ones being the parcel post and Sunday work. Meetings on the division will be more frequent in the future, and we want a good attendance, boys. Let us make it our aim to be present, get acquainted and present your grievances. They will be threshed out. The local chairman will notify you by card of the time and place of the next meeting. Be on hand. Cert. 998. CARD OF THANKS. Paducah, Ky., February 4, 1913. To Members of Division 93, O. R. T. : Please accept our sincere thanks for kindness and financial aid during the illness and after the death of our husband and father. Mas. Victor Poynter. Mary Katherine Poynter. Chicago Great Western R. R. Northern Division — Bro. J. E. Lannon, relieving Bro. C. E. Nor- ris, first South St. Paul, has resigned, relieved by J. F. Keyes, relieved on third by Bro. C. H. Kinne, returned from vacation. Bro. E. H. Thompson, agent Eden, while visiting at Stewartville with his wife, was relieved by Bro. B. W. Carter of Skyburg agency, relieved by Bro. Knutson, and he by Alvin Peterson nights. Telephones are to be installed on this division next summer. # Recently a brother was compelled to secure his own relief and held responsible for his actions. Relief seems an “impossibility,*’ unless we shoulder the consequences ourselves. General Secretary-Treasurer Norris is now in Des Moines with the general committee to confer with division superintendents. All matter sent to me is forwarded for publica- tion, but sometimes mention of prospective mem- bers and nons is eliminated by the editor for good reasons. Continue sending in your items not later than the 20th and we will have a good write-up every month. Div. Cor. Southern Division — Bro. J. L. Hartley, agent Maloy, drew Mingo agency, Maloy being bulletined. Bro. E. M. McCarthy, third Parnell, was off two weeks on account of sickness and death of his little son. Mr. Davenport, who relieved him. was later relieved by Mr. Scarborough and went to Conception, vice Mr. Leach. Bro. McCarthy has had considerable sickness in his family the past year. He has the sympathy of the entire division. I have been informed on good author- ity that there is a student at Sheridan. Bro. Kccfauver was off one night at Shops re- cently, owing to the illness of his baby, and Brews. Nish and Pope doubled. Later Bro. Pope was off one night sick and Bros. Kccfauver and Nish doubled. The boys there claim that Cupid ha- captured their popular yard master. Mr. Reynolds bid in third Savannah, and Bro. E. N. Byergo, second “RO” Kansas City. We sincerely hope when Bro. Coleman returns from Chicago he will bring the joyful news. The poor rabbits around Conception suffered after that big snow as Bre. King reports a new shotgun. W. E. Travis, third Afton Jet., who filled out his application January 13th, went to Creston to be examined by a doctor for the M. B. D., and returned to Afton on a passenger train that does not stop at the junction, intending to walk there, a distance of four miles, but went the wrong way and was found the next morning frozen to death a short distance west of Afton. Heart failure or apoplexy is supposed to have been the direct cause of his death as the County Coroner could find nothing that would indicate he had been struck by a train or was the victim of foul play. Mr. Travis, an old ex-member, was at one time secretary and treasurer of Division No. 6. A sober, industrious, jolly good fellow, who would have made a member we could have been proud of. Bro. M. J. Walker from Division No. 77, is now on third at Afton Jet. Sister Van Sandt, second Savannah, reports her father as being very low. W. J. Roland, formerly second trick dispatcher on the south end, is now with the Katy at Smithsville, Tex. No one north of Des Moines seems to be help- ing very much to dust off the rust. Let’s hear from you by the 18th or 20th, so we can have a good write-up every month. Many thanks to “VX” at F. B. and “Me” for items this month. Come again and often. Yours fraternally, Afton Jet., Iowa. L. M. Wilson, Div. Cor. Seaboard Air Line Ry. Members S. A. L. System, Division No. 97 — 1 take this opportunity to thank each member of Division No. 97 for the loyal support he has given me during the year 1912. It has been a pleasure for me to work for your interest during the year; much has been accomplished on this line from an organizing standpoint, closing the yeai with the largest membership ever gained, so much so our representation to convention at Baltimore, in May, 1913. will be increased. Much more is in store for us if we all pull together. On my various trips over the system, I have been entertained in the homes of our members in many places, and I wish to thank them, for there is nothing that is more appreciated by me than to be entertained in this manner, not on account of the small difference in my expense account (which is paid by the members), but because it shows the true fraternal spirit upon which our organiza- tion is founded and upon which we have got to bui Id 1 wish to call your attention to my circular of November 1st (mailed with Notice of Dues), and that of December 26, 1912, mailed to last address furnished by you. also one of January 10, 1913. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 293 I hope that our members will appreciate what is being done in their behalf and comply with the request of your committee, in session at Ports- mouth with the management, negotiating revision of contract— January 20th, for it is gratifying ta have your loyal support. Joint meetingi held on the system, at which superintendents, trainmasters and chief dispatch- ers are attending, giving the boys a heart-to-heart talk, have been successful and pleasing to the management. They will be kept up and ex- tended to each division at an early date. The superintendents agreeing to relieve as many of o\ir men a9 possible, having so instructed the various chiefs, your attendance is now up to you. When there has been a tendency to be dilatory, you should get out of the rut and attend, for these meetings have accomplished good for the company and the Order at same time. Soon as you receive notice of meeting, make application for transportation, requesting permit to attend the O. R. T. meeting, same will be granted. These meetings are open — part of the session — and are co-operative. Failure on your part to attend will not be appreciated by your superior officer, so be on hand. What is one night's sleep compared with that of the good accomplished? All chief dispatchers have promised compliance with our contract, that every vacancy or creation of new positions will be bulletined. If you hear of any such position and have not received copy of bulletin (perhaps lost in transit) apply for copy regardless whether position has been filled or not. Properly date and time your bids keeping copy of same. Division 97 starts the year in fine condi- tion and encouraging to all, showing what per- sonal work will accomplish. Brothers only a few nons left— how easy they could be secured, if little more ginger was put in your work and determination. Some have co-oper- ated with me faithfully during the past year. Will all join me letting 1913 be the banner year? Don't satisfy yourself that because a good sched- ule is secured you can afford to relinquish your efforts and stop there, because the benefits you enjoy to-day, only pave the way to something better. You must remember that the labor union depends upon unionism, it depends upon the unit- ing of laboring people, and the success of any union can only come through continuous organiza- tion. The duty of every union member is to be a missionary. I have always contended that it is up to every telegrapher and agent enjoying the im- proved working conditions in effect on the Sea- board to pay the tax of his trade. Hope each of you hag carefully read my circu- lars, going forth with the determination that there will be no neglect on your part, performing your duty, obeying your obligation, if Mr. Non will not pay the tax of his trade. Be strict, no card, no favor member. Election of officers during the month of Feb- ruary, when you elect your local chairmen, who elect the general chairman and general secretary and treasurer and general committee Should 1 be re-elected to fill position now held by me, it will be my pleasure to serve you to best of my ability, letting the work done by me during 1911-12 speak in my behalf, the division being in better shape numerically and financially than ever before. Fraternally, • F. O. Cumming, A. G. C.— 6. S & T. Virginia Division — Regular monthly meeting of this division was held Sunday, January 12th, in the Labor Temple at Portsmouth, with its usual large attendance and large number of visitors, among them being Bro. J. C. Schroder, Grand Division Organizer; Bro. 7. H. Williams, G. S. & T., of Division 1327 Bro. J. K. Wooten, and others from the Virginian Railway (Division 154). This was one of the most important meetings held by us, it being the first meeting held strictly under the ritual and use of the regalias, the work being pretty, so much so that those present from this division expressed themselves, “How much we have missed.’’ All future meetings will be held under the ritual, and it will more than pay our members to attend, for it is not only instructive in our secret work, but interesting. How the “goat” gets in his work. “Let the good work go forward" is the slogan of the membership, realiz- ing the true definition of fraternalism and union- ism. Bro. Schroder delivered an interesting address, dwelling on the work accomplished on the Virginian, also outlining the conditions of the telegraphers in the east. The cost of living in the East being no more than in the West, he reasoned that the telegrapher in the east can secure the same rates of pay. or as good as those employed in the west, if they will appreciate what organization means, and loyalty to the Order and their committees, for “in union there is strength." Every telegrapher has a duty to per- form; let him wake up and perform it, securing better rates of pay, conditions, etc. Bro. Williams assisted in the secret work, and spoke in his usual manner of the good things in store for the loyal members, who support their committees. His address was much appreciated. Our only regret was that Bro. Williams having to catch the 8:15 P- m. train, had to leave before the best was over, but it is hoped he will be present at the next meeting, when he will be able to remain with us longer, for we are always glad to have visiting brothers with 11s, and hear of the good things being secured on other divi- sions. Bro. Benn called the attention of the members to the meeting of the general committee with the management in Portsmouth on January 20th. when negotiations would begin for a revision of the present contract, and asked the membership of the division and of the system at large to ren der its loyal support to the committee, as the committee at all times is working for their vital interest. Bro. Cumming explained the Bonding Bill, which is now up before the North Carolina Leg Digitized by Google

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294 The Railroad Telegrapher. islature and its protection for all railroad men who have to give bonds to their employers. While this bill gives protection to the innocent man whose bond is ofttimes canceled without notice, and no reason assigned, it does not place any hardship nor loss on the railroad company. Therefore it is hoped that the bill will become a law in this State, the same as in Georgia. The men are entitled to this protection so that the innocent should not be made to suffer for some piece of spite work or report made to the bond- ing company. Protect the innocent, as the guilty will not care to ask why his bond is canceled. It is our sincere wish that our brothers on the Virginian will secure a good contract for its mem- bership on that line, for which they have been working faithfully for some time, and are now Vaiting for a date to be named by the manage- ment. The percentage is large and they know that concessions must come through the Order, that has done so much for the poorly underpaid telegrapher. We have a few nons left on the Seaboard who should wake up, be men and stop grabbing and holding onto what is secured for them through the payment of our hard-earned cash, and pay the tax of their trade. Every member gained makes the Order that much stronger. Stop the hard luck yarns, many of them make enough overtime every month to pay the cost of a card. Had it not been for the grand old Order and its loyal members, conditions would to-day be far different. The older telegrapher can enlighten them about conditions the younger men know nothing about, in regard to the long hours, no overtime, etc. Wake up, be men, be true and loyal to the Order that gives the protection which means so much to your loved onc9. God has allotted a time for all men to leave this world. The man who loves his family will manifest this love by paying the tax of his trade and render unto the O. R. T. what justly belongs to it. In doing this you will not leave your loved ones penniless. Div. Cob. Ulster & Delaware R. R. Agents Bro. Potter and Smith, away a few days, were both relieved by Mr. Falk, and Agent Elmcn- dorf, and Lafferty, by Mr. Bishop. Bro. Mooney was relieved, owing to his sister’s death, by Bro. Roosa. The big cut for the new line is com- pleted and trains will probably be running over it by April ist. ' Bro. Burroughs, of Bloomvillc, relieved Mr. Thomson, of Hobart, on two weeks’ vacation. One of the small class of nons with us who can see no good in the O. R. T. Let us strive to induce those to join who will be a credit to our organiza- tion and leave the others to themselves to fight their own grievances. It’s encouraging to nave such young men join as our new brothers Cartman, of Roxbury, and Bur- roughs, of Bloomville. We should have the others -lined up by spring. “P- O.” Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. Western Division — Freight business is good over entire road, requir- ing a number of extras. The recent meeting at Houghton, was well attended and very successful. Being so near the end of the month however prevented some of the boys getting there. Bro. A. L. Adams is back on second Nestoria after a spell of sickness. Bro. Rivette formerly on second Bibon, has returned after a short “booming’* trip. A freight and ticket agency was established at Gurney, Wis., January 2d, with L. V. Phelps as agent. Bro. Eaton, from Hancock Yard, bid in Superior, and Gran returned to Iron River. Bro. McCarty is back again after a couple of weeks’ vacation at his home in Arkansas. Div. Cob. Mineral Range R. R. Diznsion — O. C. Curtiss, of Mohawk, relieved H. Hcik- kila at Kearsarge, who was transferred to St. Ignace nights. Agent J. M. Judge, of Mills, resigned, relieved by Bro. E. B. Bakken, from the C. & N. \V. Bro. F. Bastian, of Mass, goes to Calumet nights, vice W. E. Hoehner, a new man, who takes the former. Bros. E. N. Olsen and J. D. Porter are candr dates for local chairman of this division. Bro. Lansbuty is now- at Keweenaw Bay. Ex-Bro. F. J. Daley, a new man off the G. T. P., is at Hancock Yard, vice Bro. J. C. Eaton, who bid in Superior West End. Cert. 4*- “Soo Line” Ry. The circular recently sent out by the committee offering a commission of $2.00 for each new mem- ber, brought in six applications, five from west of the Twin Cities and one from the southern District of the Chicago Division. The brothers on the Northern District of the Chicago Division should get busy, as they have a larger field to work than any other on the system. Those nons can be gotten if you will only work on them. They know they should he one of us, hut want a little showing. The new schedule which took effect December ist, has been distributed, and is giving satis- faction to all but the nons, who have no voice in the matter. They simply desire to reap the benefits at the expense of the good brothers. If it was not for the loyal ones we would have no schedule at all and we very well know what that would mean. IX MEMOR1AM. \\ jirkKAS. It has seemed well to Almighty God. in II is infinite wisdom, to take unto Himself our beloved brother, M. A. Wittman, and Whereas, I11 full realization of the great loss, we feel unable to find words to express and con- Digitized by C,ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 295 sole the family, but point them to Almighty God, our creator, and ever-ready Comforter; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, his brothers and co-workers, of Division 119, bow in humble submission to the power over which we have no control, and extend to the bereaved widow and relatives our heartfelt sympathy, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved widow, to The Telegrapher, and a copy spread on the minutes of Division 119. E. E. Clemons, N. J. Frost, M. R. Miller, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our sincere tnanks and appre- ciation to the brothers of Division iiq for the beautiful floral offering, and especially Bro. E. E. Clernons, for his kind words of sympathy in our sad bereavement, in the death of our beloved hus- band and father. Mrs. M. A. Wittman and Children. Bro. Wittman, of Byron, Wis., was an old timer there, beloved by all who come in contact with him. He will be missed around that little village as well as at his own home and office. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved widow, Sister Witt- man. Cert. 94. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Clark, first Kolze, resigned to go switching, relieved by Frank Holsten. assigned, no bids. It is now “Bro.” V’. B. Wells on third Kolze. Bros. Lock and Wells wish to thank the committee for reduction of hours from nine to eight at Kolze. Bro. J. M. Underwood relieved W. Riddehough, second Grays Lake, on vacation. Bro. A. D. Hartley, third Lake Villa, has lesigned to lead the simple life at Dexter, Iowa. He visited at Silver I^ake recently, and Bro. “Shorty” Neihouse at Grays Lake and Chicago. It is new “Bro.” A. R. Lund, third, which makes Lake Villa solid. Bro. A. E. Morberg, formerly of Silver Lake and Camp Lake, is now with the U. P. in Idaho. Bro. A. X. Theisen bid in second Rugby Jet., relieved on third by Bro. J. M. Underwood, and be by Reifler. Bro. C. L. Larsen bid in third Rugby Jet., relieving Reifler, resigned, relieved on third Waukesha by Bro. George Wright on bid, who relieved Bro. L. G. Althaus, third shops yard, while off a few days. E. Eckert, who bid in third Byron, was relieved on third South Oskosh by P. J. Webber. Bro. Wm. P. Walsh, agent Valders, off a few days, was relieved by L. L. Webster, and J. McGillis, third Fremont, resigned to go on C. P. R. West, was relieved by Bro. John W. Wilson, who was at Stockton agency until bid in by Pro. C. h. Lawyer. Bro. Wilson also relieved ex Bro. H. L. Lepenski, second Stockton, on his honeymoon. W. H. Steiner bid in first Manitowoc, second there was recently opened by A. W. Bissell pend- ing bulletin. Bros. Loek, Meyer, Lund, Satterfield, Chap- man and Wilson sent in items this month. Let's hear from more of the brothers next month. Jack Frost, Div. Cor. Minnesota Division — Bro. C. W. Spurzem is back at Camden Place after a few months’ vacation. Bro. Moe is on the new night job at Hamel. L. S. Mertz, a new man off the C. & N. W., is on Watkins second, vice Bro. J. P. Wisner, now on third Brootcn. Bro. E. J. Earnest has resigned at Belgrade, and engaged in the confectionery and restaurant business at Paynesville. Bro. H. W. Teich, after a few weeks’ relieving at “GO” office, is back at Glenwood. Bro. H. H. Haug, Barrett, resigned, relieved by Bro. F. N. Marshall from Rogers, N. D. agency. P*ro. O. A. Moengen was recently checked in as agent at McLeod. Bro. J. E. Son, at Kensal, called home to Missouri, owing to the illness of his brother, was relieved by Bro. C. M. Evjen, second Elbow Lake. Bro. I. C. Strout is at Minot after several months’ sight-seeing along the Pacific Coast. Bro. R. I. Hall has resigned and gone to the Great Northern. I desire to again appeal to the brothers of the districts on this division to furnish me informa- tion for a monthly write-up. We can have one if you will send me the news. Cert. 124. Duluth Superior Division — The general committee has closed negotiations with the management and secured the revisement of some of the rules which will be a nice help to all concerned, also got a nice raise in pay for all except a few offices. Some of the nons are beginning to “holler,” because they were not remembered by the committee. They will have to join and do their share if they expect us to do anything for them. Recent new members are: W. A. Aasve, second Clearbrook; B. H. Donald, agent Gully; C. L. Soper, agent Leonard, and L. C. Shutters, agent Palisade, and they are still coming. We have only a few more nons to get and this will then be the banner division on the Soo Line. Agent G. O. Preston, at Oklee, will soon quit railroading and move to his farm. Cuyuna agency has been transferred to Bro. J. B. Firminhac, Moose Lake agency to Geo. W. Hunt, and Bain, a new station opened January ijth, with John G. Mercy as agent. Bro. R. B. Mitchell is on first Moose Lake, H. I Duffy, second, and Sam Jones, from Rcmer, 1. Duffy, the only non there, takes the $2.50 raise with a smile and is looking for more. Bro. L. Johnson is on second Stinson Avenue ("wer, Hughes going back to Superior side table, o. J. H. Packard is on a three months’ leave. Cert. 74. Digitized by CiOOQle

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296 The Railroad Telegrapher. l. e. & w. R. R. I. and M. C. Division — Any telegrapher after reading the report of llu Grand officers in the January Telegrapher, show- ing the progress made and betterments obtained in the United States, Canada and Mexico, in the year 1912, who continues to stay out of the Order is not fit to associate with, and the trainmen will not grant them any favors when they know them. One of them never gave a dollar to help defray the expenses of the committee, although every telegrapher and telephoncr on the system was requested to donate his first month's increase. Some of the members have also failed to con- tribute their first month’s increase and some are new delinquent. Further betterments in working conditions and increases in salary can not be secured by adopting such tactics, but if every one does his duty we can get what other roads are paying in this section. If the telegraphers, telephoners and station agents will get in line 95 per cent strong, the committee can do some- thing for us when it goes up in the spring. Boys, now is the time to come out, and do your part so as to encourage the committee. Bro. Stark, on his bridal tour, is being relieved by Mr. Connors. Bro. Cox visited his mother and sister at Fishers recently. Bro. Twittipo, off sick for a month, was relieved by Mr. Kennedy, from the I*. R. R., and later by Mr. Eades. Bro. Dorsey was a recent Sunday visitor at Sharpsville. Cert. ioi. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Chicago Terminal and Illinois Division — New members secured December were: H. S. Alee, E. P. Chouinard, E. Gwartney, .A. C. Stage, J. L. Sumner, J. E. Chapman, I. E. Diefendorf, B. V. Funk, G. Pearson, E. E. Carmichael and W. E. Greene. YVe hope to double this number before the last of the month, which will make the Illinois Division solid with a few exceptions. A new continuous office was opened in the new “MC” tower at Joliet, October 20th, with Schillig, Pearson and Greene in charge. YY’e are all welcoming the return of H. A. Thayer to first trick dispatcher at Rock Island. Bro. H. YV. Parent, from Division 33, is on third at Union Station, Joliet, vice Bro. Bee gone to Seattle, YY’ash. Bro. Elmo Marshall, third Rockdale, was on tht sick list three weeks, relieved by H. B. Mc- Millan, from the C. B. & Q. Tbo Cort Club dance at Chicago, Decem- ber i*. was a grand success and the brothers living close to Chicago certainly missed a grand lime by not attending. The music was the best and as fine a crowd as ever entered a ballroom. Bro. H. L. Voss has returned to first Silvis, after 90 days’ leave. Bro. F. M. Marshall, third Rockdale, who bid in second Silvis, on 9ick list. and Bro. R. P. Davidson, from Nebraska Division, bid it in. Bros. J. YV. Nolan and Donahue have returned to second and third Morris, after two weeks’ vacation, relieved by YV. C. Brown, resigned. The “solid” O. R. T.. emblem can now bf hung in almost every office on the Illinois Division, and I want to thank every brother on my division who assisted me in the general cleaning up thi9 division received. Let’s team together «nd make it too-strong, only five more, and l have glraost that many promises. Drop me a line for the list and then do the “get-after-him” stun*. Don’t let up. Don’t forget the new rate for joining effec- tive January 1st. Bro. Krueger, agent DePue, is on the sick list, relieved by YV. R. Me Keen, who has been relieving T. Timmins, agent Seneca, returned to duty. Both these men should be carrying up-to- dates. Carbon Cliff has been changed back from a cen- tinuous to a day office, with Bro. O’Donnell charge; “MC” tower Joliet has been made an all- night office, with Bro. YY'. E. Greene in charge, and Bro. G. YYr. Pearson, second, has been assigned to second DePue, since the former closed as contin- uous offices. H. A. Thayer, who was made a dispatcher on this division, has returned from the west, ami now first trick dispatcher on Illinois Division (main line). YVe all welcome Harry back. Unless you have seen fit to retain me as your local chairman, you now have a chance for a new- one and also elect a delegate and alternate to the grand division meeting at Baltimore in May. Local Chaiiman Bro. YY'agoner has been off a few days fighting the “grippe,” as well as the 110ns. C. D. YYr„ Cert. 309. IN MEMORIAM. YVuereas, God, in Ilis infinite wisdom, has seen fit to take home the beloved father of our worthy Bro. A. H. Sheets, therefore, in manifes tation of our sorrow and fraternal sympathy for the bereaved brother, be it Resolved, By the members of Division No. 126, that wc extend the sorrow-stricken brother and . relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and be is further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. M. L. Logan, C. R. Varnes. C. Fleish, L. C., Committee. Iowa Division — Bro. F. R. Kuhns, is hereby appointed corre- spondent for this division. You will always find him at Iowa City, la. Brothers, furnish him with the notes and he will do the rest. Remember he can not do it all. Bro. Edwards certainly made a house-cleaning on this division recently. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 297 West Liberty is now equipped with a trainmas- ter and also dispatcher’s office. Geo. F. McKin- ley. trainmaster, with E. W. Stuart, first; W. H. Stillwell, second, and R. E. McGowan, third trick dispatchers. With a line-up like this trains have g-ot to run. We also have day and night yard- masters. The agent appointed day yardmaster in addition to the agency stunt. Iowa City is now the end and starting of the east and middle divi- sions, with Bros. Leimback, Bolsbaugh and H. H. Hilfinger telegraphers. Bro. Kuhns, ticket agent, and Bro. Martin' bolding down the R. C. R. part of it. It is now Bros. Flynn at Downey, Dougan at Wilton, Taylor at Moscow, Coffin at Homestead and O’Brien at Oxford. The brothers who lined up at Newton, looks good to me. Brothers, get after the few' nons left, ar.d land them. Don’t let one escape. Don’t forget your chief dispatcher is always willing to give you a pass to come out to the meetings and will do all he can to let you go. In return let us all do all we can to help keep things moving. Don’t make the dispatcher call you unnecessarily. He is busy and never calls except when he needs you bad. We have a good lot of men on the whole division and that is the record wc want to Hccep. Boys, pay up your back dues. It is so much harder to nay back dues than to keep paid up. Don’t let that non point you out as a back slider. You west end boys can see a good write-up. if you will send Bro. Kuhns your notes. C. E. Ramsey. L. C. IN MEMORI AM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her home, the beloved wife of our Bro. Geo. II. Meier, in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division No. 1 26. C. R. I. & P., of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers of the Iowa Division, extend to the bereaved family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the/ minutes of this division and a copy forwarded ro The Telegrapher for publication. E. W. Stuart, F. R. Kuhns, J. R. Gilby, Com mittec. IN MEMORI AM Whereas. It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his home, the beloved father of Bro. F. C. White head, in manifestation of our sincere griff and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 1.^ of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend f the sorrowing brother and members of the be- reaved family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and a copy t The Telegrapher for publication. C. E. Ramsey, Chas. Lante, M. J. Doyle, Committee. / West Iowa Division — T. H. O’Brien, roadmastcr for this division, got a bride and the $i 00.00 prize for having the best kept division for a Christmas present, D. O’Leary, section foreman Anita, won the $50.00 prize for the best kept section. G. S. & T. Edwards was over the division recently on his way to Omaha. Pay your dues and don’t let the non rest until he is lined up. It is now Bros. Peasley and Kennedy at Stuart. Bro. O. Hubbel, “MU” Omaha, visited his par- ents and Bro. C. Hubbel at Dexter over Sunday recently. Bro. E. H. Pardieck, third Anita was a recent Sunday Earlham visitor, and Bro. H. E. Boatright, agent Anita, a recent Stuart visitor. Bro. L. J. Fowler and son. recently visited relatives in Atlantic. Bro. Stone was relieved a few days while attend- ing the funeral of his infant daughter by Bro. H. F.. Thomas, of the I. C., from Iowa Falls. Bro. A. W. Callahan, now with the Milwaukee at Manilla, Iowa, visited several days with Bro. and Mrs. H. M. Hanson, and the latter and their daughter spent the holidays in Audubon with friends. Bro. H. D. Reed, agent Shelby, while laid up with the grippe, was relieved by Bro. E. L. Heath- man. and he by Bro. C. C. Burgess. Bro. M. E Wallace, second Atlantic, was off recently attending the wedding of his friend Mr. Parker. Bro. Ray Carroll, third Casey, was relieved several days while moving, by H. E. Thomas. Bro. James O. Budd, who relieved Bro. H. S. Boyce a while at third Valley Jet., is now at Brooklyn. Bro. J. Shipley has been reinstated and bid in Underwood agency, vice Mr. Tallman. Bro. C. Burgess relieved the ag nt at Boone- ville, while on the sick list ' Brother agents and leave a note in the windows so the conductors will know where to look for you ii they get hung up f "f some train. You get 50 cents for every call and get paid for every hour you work overtime. If you don’t, it’s your own fault. Wc have worked hard for our schedule, sec that ' : - ! 1 - o • very respect. Conductors are not paid for taking orders and should not he allowed to do 50. Bn>s. II. M. Han-- n and A I \nderson. as 1 me all the news you ran to reach t 20th of the ("erf. 1440. Digitized by CiOOQle

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298 The Railroad Telegrapher. Des Moines, Valley Division — We have had a great revival on our division resulting in the following additions to our mem- bership. H. L. White, S. S. Murphy, F. L. Joy, C. Thompson, R. Robinson, J. R. Rutherford, C. Robinson, L. A. Bickford, C. E.- Gerhart, E. E. Blythen and J. A. Moore, all initiated in Decem- ber. We now can boast of as good a member- ship as any division on the system. Please note the raise in initiation fees and think twice before allowing yourself to get behind in your dues. Bro. Wing, agent Eddyville, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Hunter, transferred from the M. & St. L. Bro. Bell, agent Mt. Zion, is down with scarlet fever, relieved by Bro. Snyder. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Spangler, agent West Chester, was off a week, owing to the serious illness of his mother, relieved by Bro. Snyder. Bro. Blythen is' on the sick list, relieved by Mr. Chesney, agent Atwood. Some time ago our superintendent issued a cir- cular instructing us all to report at the end of each month stating the exact hours of service pe. formed each day. He has been obliged to issue two more circulars calling attendion to this very simple report. O. R. T. men, especially, give our officials the best there is in us. It will make it all the easier for us to get our just dues. Please pay up this month without fail and ascer- tain how our next-door brother stands. If in arrears, urge him to pay up. Help your chairman; he has troubles of his own, too. Be a spoke in the progressive wheel and help mend the broken ones. Mail me all the items you can by the 20th so we can have a write-up in our journal every month. None of you sent me a word this month. F. A. Forche, L. C St. Louis Division — It is now Bro. S. J. Coleman at Carrie Ave., St. Louis, and we are mighty glad to have Sam with us, making that end of the line solid, and only two old-timers still out. Bro. W. C. Hall, off a few days visiting his lady at Stover, was relieved by W. M. Coyne, from the Wabash. Bro. W. M. Anderson, Union second, bid in Leeton. W. M. Coyne is on third Union, pend.n bulletin. Bro. ,R. E. Bartram is relieving on second Wind- sor, Bro. S. P. Ayres bidding in Versailles agency. Geo. A. Morgan off for 90 days. Bro. E. C. Lloyd returned to Leslie after sev- eral weeks’ with home folks and friends in the East, relieved by O. C. Dunn. Sister Mary Carroll relieved at Owensville nights, relieved Bro. H. R. Son, Belle second, owing to the serious sickness of his brother at Eldon, who is not expected to live. Bro. L. D. La Hue, second Argvle, starts the new year with an up-to-date. Bro. P. M. Adams relieving A. J. Rodgers at Greenwood, off sick, was relieved at Versailles nights by X. O. Ramball. Bro. E. J. Dohrman, Centaur, bid in Greenwood agency. Bro. Chas. Allen is at “DO" Eldon days tem- porarily, owing to sickness in his family. Bro. H. S. Bolandcr, who bid in Henley nights, relieved at Eldon few days while Bro. C. E. Connors was off to get married. He also relieved a few days on second Windsor. Bro. R. H. James, third Belle, says the “Pos- sum Post" is something fierce, as he transfers mail from No. 27 to No. 28 there, which makes him step around something awful. Bro. A. H. Langhorst was assigned Bowen agency, no bids being received. Bro. J. M. and Sister Dean arc back “VxV* Yale, after an extended visit out west with home folks, relieving Sister Brida Carroll, who went to Raytown nights, with her sister Elizabeth on first. No wonder the boys answer “RN" so promptly. Bro. I. Millican has accepted a position travel- ing for an extract company, relieved at Leeton by H. A. Schroder. There have been a few more changes but am unable to keep track of them all. Pay your dues hoys, and let’s have fifteen dele- gates at the Baltimore convention this year for old 126. A. G. D., Cert. 1288. Missouri Division -- I want to use this means of thanking your for the grand support you have given me to line up this division and put it among, if not the best, on the Rock Island. Now don’t stop until we have gained the high-water mark, and made her solid. Don’t forget that the election of a local chair- man is at hand. Get a good man and g:ve him the best you have. If you hear of a new member on your territory or anywhere ask him if he is O. K. and get his name and send it to your local chairman, so he can keep these men in line. Don’t forget this, and do all you can for improve- ments. If I am re-elected as your local chair- man, I will do the best I can to make good things come true. But if you have another man in sight I will give the best support possible. Yours fraternally, F. E. Abernathy. Missouri Division Notes- — A number of the members of the O. R. T. of the Burlington and Rock Island systems met Sat- urday evening at the I. O. O. F. Hall and organ- ized The Cameron O. R. T. Club. The meeting was conducted by General Chairman Brown, and General Secretary and Treasurer Edwards, of the Rock Island. About thirty were present, and sev- eral interesting talks were made by Bros. Brown. Edwards and others from each line, and it was decided to hold a meeting once a month. The fol lowing brothers elected: President, Homer Boyd, Cameron Jet, Mo.; Past President, A. K. Windsor. Grayson, Mo; Vice-President, Bro. VV. H. Plum. Edgerton, Mo., C. R. I. & P. ; Vice-President, \V. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 299 H. Wilbot, Lathrop, Mo., and Secretary and Treas- urer, C. A. Shockey, Cameron Jet., Mo., the two Utter from the Burlington. After the business meeting, all went to the Buckles cafe and were served with an elaborate luncheon. Bro. F. H. Strong, Winston, Mo., is an example worthy of emulation. He walked seven miles from Altamont to catch No. i, and attend the meeting at Cameron Jet. 1 f we all showed this kind of a spirit the O. R. T. would soon be the greatest organization in the country. Bro. Plum, Edgerton Jet., is the live wire on the west end, and has done some great work. We appreciate this. Keep it up. Bro. H. H. Powers is relieving Johnson at St. Joe yard. Bro. Dean at Gallation had the misfortune to have cne of his toes mashed while unloading freight. Bro. W. T. Barnett, of Letts, is at Colfax, la., taking treatment, relieved by Bailey. Bro. C. E. Belding is now agent at Fruitland, after relieving Bro. McNew, agent Fairfield, for ninety days. Bro. J. A. Irwin, of Jamesport, bid in Wallace agency. Bro. Harvey Collins ts working on third Bev- erley pending bulletin. Bro. I. S. Jones, relieving Bro. Orcutt at Amity, owing to the death of his father. Bro. Brewer, Trenton relay, was out scouting recently, probably thinking of baseball. If so, call on the bunch at Columbus Jet. We are authority on that line. Wc are glad to note the glad hand everyone gives the other while working with him. Some days you may be a little blue but don’t let the other fellow know it, but try and see how nice you can get along with the man at the other end of the wire. A little "GM” or “TNX” will work won- ders; try it. Bro. “Bill” Rush, formerly at Trenton is now' at Fort Worth. We hated to lose our old friend, but luck follows all good men, and he’s having it. Bro. Cox relieved O. G. Edwards, Culver tower, while on a trip down south. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom has called to His fatherly home, the beloved father of Bro. Orcutt, at Amity, Mo., whereby the family has lost a loving husband and Bro. Orcutt a lov- ing and kind father; therefore be it Resolved, That we send our heartfelt sympathy to Bro. Orcutt and family in this their hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication and a copy be spread on the minutes. F. E. Abernathy, B. C. Wells J. F. Stewart. Committee. Kansas Division — Everybody was on the firing line during the month of December and the result was practically a solid line-up for the Kansas Division. Only three or four nons remaining and some of them ineligible. “KI” Topeka, is now solid with the exception of the wire chiefs and “One Ekel,” the latter has been the recipient of a higher * rate of increase than any other telegrapher in the office and has no excuse to offer for not coming in and bearing his part of the burden as a man shold. Bro. R. E. Stokes, agent at Cullison and Min- eola for the past five years, is now at Herringto" relay. Some class to the aKnsas Division relay opera- tors Bro. Carver, of “KI" Topeka, and Bro. Ford, of “Rl” Herrington* our only entrants to the K. C. tournament, carried off first honors in the “hand sending” and “bug sending” respectively. Bro. O’Grady, of “KI”’ Topeka, has returned from three weeks’ visit with the home folks at Daw’son, Neb. Bro. Edwards, our genial G. S. & T., has been doing yoeman service among the nons in this vicinity the past thirty days. Understand Bro. “Billy” had to borrow an extra suitcase to carry his applications to K. C. Bro. Madison, extra at “KI” Topeka during the holiday lay-offs, handed in his application the last day he worked. It is such men as he that make the O. R. T. what it is today, and we all hope to see Bro. Madison with us regularly. Bro. Varnes, of Horton, got a brand new wife Christmas. Congratulations. Bro. Ed King, of Horton, is taking a vacation. Bro Nelson, from Wichita, bid in third McFar- • land. Bro. O. E. Bonecutter has been appointed agent it Herrington, glad to see one of our good brothers get the position. Bro. Barth, first Clay Center, spent Christmas holidays at Highlands, Kan., with relatives. Div. Cor. Oklahoma Division — Superintendent John McGie, sick for nearly a month, died January 24th. In Mr. McGie the telegraphers lost a strong, consistent friend, who attended our meetings and showed great friendship for us individually and as an organization. - He has steadily upheld the schedule and done every- thing in his power to promote mutual good rela- tions between the officials and the men. His word was always as good as a. Government bond. The loss to the division is irreparable, and our united sympathy is with his bereaved family. A beautiful floral offering, “Gates Ajar,” suitably inscribed by the telegraphers was the most beautiful offer- ing at the funeral. Bro. Fred Pittman, of Wau- rika attended. As the funeral of the little daughter of our esteemed Bro. Varney, agent of Enid, was held in Iowa at his old home, t was impossible for any epresentation from this division. A resolution «>f Digitized by CiOOQle

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300 The Railroad Telegrapher. sympathy was prepared and forwarded to Bro. Varney, at the January meeting. The meeting held at El Reno, January 25th. was extremely well attended. General Chairman Brown gave ( us a very interesting talk. Bro. Brown’s ideas of what we need and how to go about getting them and his every-ready assistance in straightening out any little difficulties are a source of pride to the entire membership. Bro. C. A. Armstrong, of Oklahoma City, Bro. Adams, agent Yukon, from the Panhandle Divi- sion;-Bros. Howell and Murphy, of Rush Springs, and Bros. Peacher and Rex, Snodgrass, were also among those who attended the meetings. The latter two, “rode the j^dat.’’ Bro. Dusch, of Renfrow, bid in Comanche. Bro. Pat Connor is now with the W. U. at Okla- homa City. Bro. Humphrey, who relieved Bro. Dusch a few days at Renfrow, was later relieved by Bro. Pierce, pending assignment of the station on bulletin. Bro. Reed, of Minqo, was off while moving his family from Wichita. Bro. Matthews, after relieving Bro. Wiggins at Winnekah, went to Minco and brought his wife back to Chickasha. Boys, if you think your 'local chairman is entitled to it, please be sure and vote for him for representative to the convention at Baltimore. Your support is necessary and will be greatly appreciated. If anything happens on the division, please let the local chairman know it. No local news can be printed if not furnished. We will get out some blanks in the near future •for bidding on vacancies, for change of address, for notification of payment of dues to the G. S. & T., and for general information. It will be of the greatest possible assistance to me if each brother will use the proper blanks and send to the local chairman when needed and it will be a matter of keeping the local organization systema- tized. We will figure out the blanks and mimeo- graph off enough to give the membership an idea of what we want and would like to hear sug- gestions relative to the improvement of the system. In closing, I merely wish to emphasize what 1 have always said: “No card, no favor.” C. H. Meador. IN MEMORIAM. To Bro. Varney and Family: The members of Division No. 126, of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to you their heartfelt sympathy in the death of your be- loved daughter Josephine; that she will not pass through this life with all its snares and pitfalls, but was taken in her purity should be a com- forting thought to you who loved and cared for her so well, while brightening your lives with the few short years she lived. May God in goodness and tender mercy su» tain and help you in this trying hour. C C. Snodgrass, P. L. Peacher, J. R. Melbourne, Committer. Panhandle Division — This division is getting in better shape every day, and it begins to look like too per cent. East Yard is no& solid. Bro. C. O. Stone, on first, and Bro. Martin, on thud, who was off a few days sick recently. Understand he is an authority on silos. Bro. Wilday bid in second there, reltev ing G. F.. Stone, assigned first Oklahoma City, Mr. Dean going to the Frisco. We hope Miss Blalock will line up and make Oklahoma City solid also. Yukon is now solid, Glotfeter on first, Jones second, and Burgess, third. It is now Bro. Nugent at Elk City. Bro. W. T. Wann, of second there, has returned after an extended trip East, including Baltimore, Md. R. B. Brown, third Geary, relieved Bro. Wilday at Elk City pending bulletin. Bro. Clyde Friend has returned to first Sayre, after three weeks’ vacation spent with relatives in Kansas and Missouri. Bro. B. H. Taylor made a visit to his old home at Perry, relieved by Mrs. Taylor. Bro. Wm. Iesenbetter, agent Homestead, off a fe’w days to Oklahoma City, was relieved by F. G. Dye. Bro. H. A. Sidman was off a few days attending court. Have been doing relief work at Harrah, Okla- homa City, Canute, Sayre and Geary the past month and am indebted to the brothers at these places for many favors. It makes a difference when you have the credentials. The Panhandle Division should be better repre- sented at the monthly meetings at El Reno. Bro. Campbell, second Geary, visited with Bro. Nichols, at Greenfield, Sunday, January 12th, who had been laid up with the grippe for two weeks. Bro. J. J. Nichols has been our chairman for the past two years, and by hard and persistent work, with never flagging loyalty and enthusiasm, has increased the membership from only eight to nearly fifty members. Our grievances have received prompt and careful attention. I believe in hand- ing bouquets to the living, so here’s to Nick. We have neglected this department for the past two months, but hope to get something in each issue hereafter. Send in your items before the 20th. C. H. Armstrong, Geary, Okla. Nebraska Division — Owing to the scarcity of telegraphers it has been impossible for many of the boys to lay off. Bro. Davis, second Belleville, off a few days owing to the sickness of his mother, was relieved by Mr. Kott, who later relieved Bro. Cook at I’hillipsburg, on a short vacation. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 301 Bro. Pryor, of Mahaska traded positions with Bro. Gray, of Thompson, when the former agent at Thompson was married. Congratulations. Bro. Davis has certainly been doing some good work, making the division solid west of Fairburg, except Mr. Crosbie and Mr. Gaylor, at Smith Center. Among those recently secured were: O. L. Morris, Munden; G. A. Shaw and H. E. Lyman, Belleville; Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Parks, Otego; C. H. Eaton, Gretna, and C. F. McNulty, Montrose. Mr. Crosbie is one of the oldest agents on the division enjoying the protection of the O. R. T., and neither he nor Mr. Gaylor has any excuse to offer for not joining. Bro. R. W. Scott, a new man, is on second Rydal. Bro. Toole, from Mankato, is relieving Bro. Lowry, at Scandia, on vacation in Illinois. Bro. Shaw, ticket agent and operator, of Belle- ville, is doing great work securing passenger busi- ness to the south and southwest. Bro. Dennie Wollen goes back to Mankato first, relieved in “F” by Bro. Graham, who has been braking. Positions are now being bulletined according to our schedule, for the first time since last August. Have no notes or news from the north end or Horton Line. Some brother be kind enough to mail the changes and all other news from these ends by the ioth of each month, to H. H. Rollin, Box 315, Belleville, Kansas. Bro. Ford, agent and operator Bellairc, called to Belleville on January 14th for investigation in regard to handling train orders, was at first refused a representative, but the officials were later convinced that the O. R. T. should be repre- sented as the other branches. Whenever a teleg- rapher is called in for investigation he has a right to be represented. Bear this in mind if you are ever called up for investigation and insist on having a representative. Div. Cor. Colorado Division — Brothers: 'Are you doing all you can to make your division solid, or are you simply paying your dues and expecting others to look after your interests for you? Wake up and make your O. R. T. money earn all it possibly can. We have only five nons on the division now. They ought to be easy to get. If you are working with one, make a union man out of him. How would you like to enjoy a ten-day lay-off each year with full pay? You can have it if you will work for it. We are now in the best condi- tion we were ever in, and with a little personal work by every one we will soon be solid. Remember our motto: "No card, no favors,” and apply it ood and strong. Nona, why not get a card and help us to better your conditions? How would you like an eight hour working day, and salary enough so you could put by a little savings for a rainy day? The only way to get these conditions is to organize and ask for them. These privileges are granted on the roads east, where they are thoroughly organized, or nearly so, and they are granted to some of the employes of this road. The telegra- phers here will be able to secure these privileges if you will do your duty. Get in line, and help us secure them. One can look at our division with a special interest, at the sample of organization we now have. Seven of the block operators are brothers and sisters, Mustang, Bethune and Dresden being solid, fifteen new members joining Decemuer pay day, making 115 members, December 31, 1912, and assuring us a delegate to the big Baltimore Convention next May. Now let's keep after the three nons at Goodland and the two at Genoa until we land them. We would like to see a larger attendance at the division meetings, as there will be several busi- ness matters to come before them which can not be handled satisfactorily by only few. The December meeting was not very well attended on account of the holidays and other previous engage- ments. I hose who never attend do not know the benefits derived and the real information that’s of value in our w-ork from a “conflict” with the other members of our craft. Bro. W. J. Reals bid in Norton third, Bro. H. F. Martin Gem agency, and Bro. A. S. 1’rettyman second Falcon. Bro. A. D. Williams did two w'ecks’ extra dispatching at Goodland, and surely made good. Bro. I. E. Ilodges, third Rex ford, was recently married, St. Louis. Congratulations and welcome home again. ’ Bro. A. L. Britt, third Burlington, spent the Xmas holidays in old North Carolina. Bro. J. C. Cherry, recently second Flagler, writes us from Tomball, Tex., on the T. & B. V., where he has a good job at $70.00 per month. Bro. H. II. Sammons, recently on third Flagler, is relieving at Como, Colorado agency, on the C. vSr S., which pays $105.00 per month, with the express commissions. It is easy for good men to get located. Our write-up for December journal was delayed in the mail failure cnioute, and was published in January. ^ ours truly was on Christmas vacation and the January write-up reaching the publication office nine days late, appears with this, the Febru- ary article. 1 he Eighth Division meeting at Goodland the 23rd, was well attended, 19 being present. The engineers dance that evening serving as a good drawing card for us. The meeting was called early and adjourned in good time for the dance. Seveial important matters were attended to, the most important of which was the Colorado Division dance, to be given at Goodland, on Friday evening March 28th. Bros. G. W. and R. A. Manion, Snyder. Powers, B. J. Brown, Marquis, Rcichard, and Gillaspy are on the committee. Its success is assured in every respect, as no efforts will be spared Uj gain that end. Hie tickets uni !,,* >• .... per couple. The committee has abundant supoh on hand. 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302 The Railroad Telegrapher. hoped that every O. R. T. member will give our dance his most loyal support. The engineers had a nice dance. The decora- tions were ideal and realistic in their line. An immense crowd was in attendance, and all had a mighty good time. The program wasn’t com- pleted until after 3 a. m., and considerable was realized over and above expenses. Balfe’s orchestra, of Denver, furnished the music, and it was certainly good. About 1,000 tickets were sold for the Denver O. R. T. Cub’s third annual ball, at the Albany Hotel Annex, Denver, February 1st, the finest ball room in the country. Lohmann’s orchestra furnished the music, and the affair was something swell. The Flagler News says of Bro. Bert D. Gardner: “Archibald H. Gardner, of Corning, New York, is the new third trick ornament at the Rock Island. 'Besides being a No. 1 telegrapher, Bro. Gardner is an excellent violinist and enjoys the distinction of having been the understudy of both Litz and Kubclick.” The boys at the other sta- tions on the Colorado Division do not stick long enough to be worthy of favorable mention in the county journals. Bro. Britt, formerly third Burlington, is now at Enfield, N. C., in charge of a general store there. We wish him success and nope he’ll soon come back to dear Colorado and show us all a good time. Chief Dispatcher Inwood, on the sick list for several weeks, has resumed work. Harry Hill relieved him. E. D. Sheehan, acting night chief, with Bro. A. D. Williams, from “WJ” Colorado Springs, on second, relieved by Bro. T. J. Murphy. One man in “GD” Goodland, was pulled off January 1st, leaving only six on the list. The Denver live stock show made business on the Colorado Division. Plenty of specials and in- creased passenger sales. Vice-President Ridgway, in his private car, 1900, Ass’t General Manager J. B. Smalley, in his private car 1907, other officials of the division made an inspection tour of this division recently, returning from Colorado Springs on No. 40, Janu- ary 24th. The entire Colorado Division is solid with the exception of Genoa, where the agent and third trick are still holding out. Bro. J. C. Cherry, second Flagler, is now at Hillsboro, Texas, on the T. & B. V. Bro. T. J. Murphy, “WJ” Colorado Springs, was relieved by Bro. Pringle, from Limon, while sick a few days. Bro. Massey, second Norton, bid in second Flagler, vice Bro. Gardner, who bid in third there, relieving Bro. Taylor, wno goes to Ruleton. Bro. Dawson is relieving Bro. Murphy on third Roswell, and Bro. G. C. Cord relieved F. M. Latimer, on 90 days’ leave from third trick Falcon, owing to poor health. Bro. Osborne, agent Limon, took in the live stock show at Denver. Bro. Pringle, second Limon, was also in Denver recently to see the play “The Old Homestead.” Bro. T. E. Hodges bid in third Arriba. Bro. F. A. Walls, from the St. Louis Division, on the D. & R. G. for last three months, is now at Kan- sas City. Bro. J. G. Olsen is back on second Norton. He has been off sick since last' spring. Bro. C. C. Snyder Is now on third trick Norton, Bro. Ralls transferred to fifth Limon. Do not forget the date of the Colorado division O. R. T. dance, at Goodland, March 28th, and every one do as extensive advertising as possible. The boss # will help the boys arrange to go ana take their families. We want to make a success in this our first attempt at anything of this kind. Boost our organization all you possibly can. With best wishes for success and a solid division. Div. Cor. Lake Shore A Michigan Southern Ry. Toledo Division — Bro. Fricke relieved Mr. Klienhance, first Elyria, on vacation two weeks. Bro. “Bud” Conley bid in third and Mr. Collins second Danbury. Bro. Haley, third Millbury Jet., is back on the job after spending Xmas at his home in Ashland, Pcnna., relieved by Bro. Trickey, also relieved Mr. Dart, on second there, and Bro. Williams at Elyria Coal Docks, a few days. Bro. Smith, Wake- man days, is being relieved by Mr. Tiegue, who bid in the regular relief agency. Recent heavy sleet storms cut off telegraph and telephone communications west of Millbury Jet. for several days. Amherst tower, to be put in operation Aptil first, will be a great improvement over the present method of handling switches. Maintaincr Gall, at Millbury Jet., has been pro- moted to Foreman of Maintainers, relieved by Mr. Kahlback. Mr. Cheney, relieving Mr. Hartford, Genoa days, who fell on a slippery walk during the recent sleet storm, is being relieved by Mr. Grim. Bro. Heller, second Danbury, is now on third Huron, and Mr. Anderson, on third La Carne, vice Bro. Fleckner, who bid in third Oak Harbor, relieving Mr. Muncie, who bid in third Graytown. A meeting will be held in Toledo in the near future. Have all of you paid your dues? Do not wait until the last of February, but pay up promptly. “Oak,” Cert. 459. Eastern Division — Bro. G. N. Gross, off New Years, was relieved by Bro. J. V. Kauffman, since resigned. Bro. C. W. Turner, who had his home burned up recently, was relieved by Bro. Gifford, from the P. & E. crossing. Bro. F. E. Broche, third Dock Jet., while visit- ing his folks at Ft. Wayne, was relieved by Mr. Sheppard. Bro. Ed Hess, Girard Jet., off a few days, was relieved by Bro. H. F. Cantrick. Bro. J. F. Graney, relieved by Mr. K. Merling at Erie Depot second, a few days. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 303 Bro. T. H. Miles and wife spent the holidays visiting relatives a L Toledo. Bro. Jim Clavin, Canadaway second, off a few days, was relieved by C. J. Sweitzer. Angola second and relief job open. A correction in the November issue should read G. M. Westbrook resigned on short notice instead of discharged. RU. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Aurora Division — Bro. H. M. Kaut, Downer’s Grove days, bid in Yorkville agency. His many friends among the patrons at Downers regret seeing him go. Sister Kaut will resign second “U” block, but owing to there being no vacant houses at York- ville, they will not move there yet. Sister Patchen, with a new up to date, is relieving Miss Scharnhorst, second Western Springs, on a three months’ leave. Bro. Woods is on the extra list. We congratulate most heartily those who were remembered in the new schedule, as we know it will be our turn next. Mr. Harris, acting agent at Downers Grove, has resigned. Some hitch in the arrangements for transporta- tion made it necessary for Bro. Merrill to stop in Aurora and wait further developments before pro- ceeding to California on his honeymoon. He was relieved at Congress Park nights, by Bro. Gavney. A new tower is being built at Harlem Avenue, between Riverside and Berwyn, where the street car tracks cross the Burlington’s. When com- plete, Berwyn tower will be closed and this will mean a change for Sisters Sanders and Russell who have worked there so long. Extra telegraphers are becoming so scarce that the prospect of summer vacations for the regulars is rather dubious. The new electric distant signals are in operation at Greggs and Western Springs. All intermediate blocks are to have them as fast as they can be installed. Recent changes on east end not previously mentioned, are: Bro. Osborn to Downers Grove nights. Sister Kaut to second “U” block. Bro. Vornsand to second Greggs. Miss Thorpe to third Greggs, Miss Nuckley to second *’\V” block and Miss Scharnhorst to second Western Springs. Wire Chief Kelly, Galesburg, took second trick dispatcher west end, at Aurora when Dispatcher Abrahamson went to the LaCrosse Division as chief dispatcher. ^»ro. Swansstram, first Buda, while attending his father’s funeral, was relieved by Bro. Kunkel. and he on second by C. M. Millslagle. Bro. Steele, third Kewanee cabin, is off sick, relieved by Mr. Urant. Bro. Nordeen of Wataga, bid in third Neponset cabin. Bro. L. M. Kunkel. third Neponset cabin, hid in second Buda. , Bro. W. K. Miller relieved G. W. Jackson, agent Kasbeer, while in Chicago a few days, recently. Bro. M. R. Miller, extra agent, is third trick Walnut. Remember. “No card, no favors.’’ Div. Cor.. Cert. 14. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward the beloved father of our Bro. F. E. \voods, in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it. Resolved, That the members of Aurora division of System Division 130, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. £. F. Todd, E. G. Noack, A. P. La Cure, Committee. Galesburg Division — This is not the time to lay down without any idea whatever of another schedule negotiation. Bucking in harness makes your next schedule a re- mote proposition tint 1 Plum River is now sol d Brother* up that way. see to it that it i« kept that wav. Digitized by C-ooQle

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304 The Railroad Telegrapher. Only members in good standing will be ad- mitted to any meeting unless otherwise specially stated. Brothers, I must ask you in all kindness and insist that you please do not bid on a position unless you want it. Read first page of your January Telegrapher and note the phenomenal growth of our Order. You don’t wish to be a party to helping stunt this growth and cutting off your own nose. Bro. I. Akers, Colmar, resigned to go into mer- cantile business at Camp Point. Colmar on bulle- tin. We shall miss this good brother and wish him the success he so richly deserves. We are glad to see the “GT” boys settled in their most excellent new quarters. They certainly deserve them, and we wish them much joy in their fine office. They know how to treat you right and you are always welcome there. Hit the ball, brothers. Railroad right and make the O. R. T. men winners. Don’t “Hay” on your job; it doesn’t pay. F. J. G., Cert. 4 92. Galesburg Dil'ision, North End — Bro. Roy Daugherty, agent at Rio, off account sickness, relieved by D. C. McKowan, extra, agent New Boston, 111. Ex-Bro. Frank Fling, who bid in Oquawka agency, was relieved at Aledo by Mr. Shafer, from the Lake Shore. Bro. Westbay, second Lynn, on vacation, was relieved by extra Foner Jones, now at Eric. Have you sent in for the new card for the next term? Better not put this off too long. We hope the brothers up around Denrock will send in the changes we understand have occurred there. Very seldom anyone sends in any locals. Help us along, boys, so we can have a good write- up every month. Bro. Nason, third Plum River, off a few days, sick, was relieved by Mr. English, former helper at Lynn. Div. Cor. Peoria Branch — Bro. Leo Antrim, who was forced to return to the Proctor Hospital, Peoria, to be operated on the second time for appendicitis, has recovered sufficiently to go home. He is one of the dyed- in-the-wool Order men and we are all glad to hear of his recovery. Mr. Smith, third Lewistown, resigned and gone with N. & W., relieved by B. L. Morrison, of the C. G. W. Bro. L. C. Duncan, third Gilson, is relieving Bro. Eyeman, agent Duncan, off on account of sickness. Remember, your local chairman is ready and willing to help with any grievance brought to his notice; where our schedule is violated, be sure to notify him and 3n investigation will be made. Don’t kick to those unfriendly to us and create the impression among the members that those in charge are not doing their duty. We are particu- larly lucky to have such efficiently capable men to care for our interests and you can rest assured they will give you a square deal. Mr. Shaffer, from the Panhandle, at Aledo a few days, is relieving at Portal tower. Bro. D. M. McKown, who has been working in Chicago, is now working at Rio. Bro. H. L. Hobson has gone with the M. & St. L., relieved by Mr. Morrison. Bro. R. W. Beckwith is now with the Rock Island at Geneseo. A. F. Theilen, helper Camp Point, relieved R. B. Codding, third, second Maquon resigned. Gilson is now closed from 1 2 midnight until 6 a. m., third trick man taken off. It is now Bro. H. A. Stevens, Yates City, one of the best men on this branch, and one of the “live’’ wires of the service. Bro. A. L. Rector, agent Bradford, was a recent Sunday visitor in Peoria. The hours of telegraphers at Elmwood have been changed from 2 p. m. until 9 p. m., to 5:30 a. m. until 5:30 p. in., and Bro. England, the agent, released from telegraph duties entirely, leaving him free to attend to the station work We lose heavily on our membership list on ac count of removal and so many of the brothers leaving the service for an indefinite period. Our large membership has been the direct cause of our substantial increase during the past year and the year which is just begun will require our utmost efforts to maintain our present standing, so brother, lot our motto be “willingness to serve” ourselves, the Order and the company. “Dok Yak,” Cert. 9-28. Hannibal Division — A meeting of the telegraphers and agents of this division was called to be held in the K. of P. Hall, opposite the Postoffice Building at Hannibal, Mo., Sunday afternoon, January 26th. The boys on north and south divisions no doubt received notice in ample time to have gotten transportation and attended this meeting, which was of vital im- portance to all the members and nons as well. The members present were Bros. E. D. Crooks. E. J. Heather, G. R. Marks, Cally Mays, Burton Lee, E. D. Laudcll, S. R. Cheadle, R. E. Kramer, J. J. Leu, G. M. Zinn, of Hannibal relay; F. W. Jordan, Galesburg Division, and Bros. Lamb and Carder. Brothers, this is not a very good showing when you take into consideration the number of offices between Hannibal and St. Louis, and the hours to be worked. We should have a representative from every office where there arc more than one man employed. You need not be timid in regard to requesting transportation, as in all cases where it is possible for you to attend, transportation will be freely granted, if you but ask for it, and state why you wish to use it. You must bear in mind that this organization is what the members make it. We waited for some prospective guests until 2 140 p. in., when Bro. E. D. Crooks called the meeting to order and introduced Bro. C. L. Lamb as the first speaker. • Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 305 Among other things Bro. Lamb said: “During the year 1912 our membership was increased over 400, more than was at the close of 1911. The grievances handled during the past year were closed up in the most satisfactory manner with a most pleasant feeling existing between the officials and our general chairman. As long as we trans- act our business with the officials in a conservative and a progressive manner we will continually grow, ourselves, and also in their estimation.” Bro. Lamb touched the most important points concern- ing the revision -of our wage scale and rule con- cessions last autumn, which was very interesting, indeed. Had you attended, your little petty griev- ances would have vanished as the dcwdrops fall before the soft rays of the sun on a bright spring morning. Facts possibly obscure to you, concerning the organization, would have been eliminated forever, and would have filled your hearts with gladness, due to the fact that you had been set right by one who knows. Bro. Carder pointed out many good things in regard to the wage scale and also explained to us about nominat- ing men for positions to be filled soon. He referred to the first schedule granted this organ- ization on the C. B. & Q., and compared it with succeeding schedules in an eloquent and impres- sive manner. When he reaches our present wage scale and rules, he makes any non who will listen to him feel like an imposter, and usually lands him. We expect to hold another meeting in Hanni- bal during March, and one in Quincy during February, which will enable those from the Brook- field and Galesburg divisions to attend. A good many should also come from the north end. It is now time to nominate a local chairman and a delegate to the Baltimore convention next May. Bro. Crooks does not want the local chair- manship of this division for another term on account of his many duties at Montrose station, which is a very heavy one, and he requests that we elect his successor. We are sorry to lose him as our local chairman, and wish to- thank him for his services, and what has been accomplished since he took this office, which is a credit to any man. Our last revision of the wage scale was not a general one. There are nineteen railroad divisions on the C. B. & Q. system, and 2.400 men employed under our schedule. When you begin to distr bute money, especially the amount granted last autumn after being spread out over this system in what is termed weak spots it makes a pretty thin layer. The wage of a position as listed in the schedule does not cover the full salary of the position in numerous cases. Revenue comes in from the W. U., the express company, running pumps, overtime, etc. All these things should be con sidered, also that when one of these better paid positions is bulletined you have an opportunity of bidding on.it, and tliat is worth a good deal There are so many good things about this organ ization that it behooves every one covered by the schedule to become a member. Give your representatives the desired support at all times. and admonish them on all occasions. It is hoped that in the near future all will carry an up-to-date and that the position rather than the individual will be rated accordingly. It is almost impossible to draw on our imaginary faculties sufficiently to determine just what the conditions would be in a year or so if Division 130 was 100 per cent strong. It is foolhardy for a man to drop his card because he didn’t get any increase in the new schedule. You gain nothing by such tac- tics. United we stand and divided we fall. The man who has been employed on this division for at least five years understands what the O. R. T. stands for and what it means to support that organ- ization. You take the man who has been on this division ten or fifteen years, knows from A to Z what progress this organization has made. A good many years ago there was no overtime paid. The hours on duty were long and strenuous. The switch lights were carried and taken care of, and many other little things which take up an agent's and telegrapher’s time too numerous to mention, all of which have been eliminated, the work being shifted to another department. Some three years ago, the telephone system was installed on this division between Hannibal and St. Louis, also Old Monroe and Francis. The positions affected were rated at $59.00. After the phones were in operation they were cut to $50.00. The matter was taken up (not by nons) with Bro. Lamb and in three months the old rating of $59.00 was replaced, with back pay, covering the period of $50.00 rating was in effect. This speaks louder than words. You have been receiv- ing $108.00 per year plus what has been granted since that time. The O. R. T. did it, and the nons received theirs just the same. Yet some of them say “the O. R. T. never did anything for me,” when it is very plain to see that $50.00 would be the rating to-day had it not been for this grand organization. 1 say “grand” because it is grand, and the highest officials of the C. B. & Q. recognize it as such. Brothers, though you have a card; don’t be lax in the work; keep after the non in a polite and impressive way. Your local chairman can’t keep in touch with all without your assistance. When you gain a new member or help the old ones to retain their membership you are helping yourself also. We are now on top and must remain so: an Order is as strong as the members make it. A few nons on one division isn't very much hut with nineteen divisions it cuts our percentage down quite a little. Therefore, I wish to ask you a second time to make a new resolution, that you will henceforth “push with all your might.” Meetings are being held all over the system to get the boys together with their representatives, learn each other better, learn more about the wot k and bow it is carried on. P.y attending tin s< meetings you will not criticise v ■ -u r • •lheei-, 1 o' will admonish them for the interest '' \ 'mv- taken in ynui welfare Digitized by LiOOQle

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306 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brethren, give the best possible service at all times. You know the penalty for sleeping on duty. Conform with all the rules and we will retain the friendly spirit with our officials. Fraternally, Cert. 1839. Brookfield Division — The station forces at Osborn and Kearney are now in their new quarters in brick depots, built on the same plan, nicely finished; offices are suita- bly furnished and conveniently arranged for the agents and telegraphers. The Burlington and Rock Island boys have or- ganized the Cameron O. R. T. Club, which meets at Cameron once a month, to work in every way possible for the good of the Order. It makes a pleasant social time for them. Two well-attended meetings have already been held where excellent talks were made. Bro. C. A. Shocky at Cameron is secretary and treasurer. The apportionment to this division in the last schedule was small and the money was given to the positions needing it most. Block 23 was made a telegraph job with a $5.00 increase. Now let us all do our best to get the nons into line. Bro. John Wood, agent Kearney, while visiting in Chicago, was relieved by Bro. Warnacut, with Bro. King on second and P. M. Matthews on third. Bro. Ritter was relieved on third Hunnewell, while in Chicago adjusting salaries for this divi- sion, by Mr. Turner. Bro. Shackelford bid in second Clarence, re- lieved on third there by Bro. Doybons, who later bid in third Macon, when relieved on third Shel- bina by Bro. Gosney, agent Ely, leaving the latter on bulletin. Bro. Rowell, second Bevier, bid in St. Cather- ines agency. Bro. Hicklen, second St. Catherines, bid in third Bevier, that being his home, and Bro. Bassit bid in second St. Catherines. Bro. Locke on thirty-day vacation, relieved on Macon third by R. Baker. As a token of respect and sympathy for the family of Bro. Frank Ward, of Bucklin, and the high esteem in which he was held, the boys of the division made a very beautiful floral offering for his funeral. Bro. Nolan bid in second Bucklin. relieved on third there by C. W. Andrew. Bro. W. A. Stevens, third Palmyra Jet., was relieved several days, owing to sickness, by Mr. Heller, and Bro. A. Farabee, agent Hamilton, off a few days on account of sickness, by C. H. Shoup. Bro. Stevens, first Mathews, was relieved a few days by Bro. E. T. Putnam, who also relieved R. O. Kay, second Cameron Jet., several dajTs. Bro. Daybons relieved Mr. Mahoney on third Macon. Bro. Dome, third Palmyra Jet., is now acting relief agent and helping in Mr. Allen’s office. Bro. D. R. Peck, agent Breckcnridge. has pur- chased a motor cycle. Bro. C. A. Shoup, first Hamilton, was at Brook- field several weeks, extra; Bro. C. S. Stevens on first, Mathews second, and H. L. Sheperd on third, who later went to Meadville, second, relieved by J. C. Turner, from Brookfield. D. F. Smith, third Kidder, was relieved a few days by W. N. Nangle, of Breckenridge, and Harry Smith, agent Nettleton, by Pete Holt. Howard Peck, second South Park, was off a few days on account of his brother’s son shooting himself in the foot. Business is good, all the extras at work, and hard to get relief even on account of sickness. Bro. McIntosh, v who bid in third Bucklin, bid back third Lcntner, making no change. W. H. W. La Crosse Division — The committee who had in charge the buying of a suitable present for our friend, Mr. P. H. Hough, desire to make the following statement showing the manner in which the money was spent, and the amount received, which was $148.00, for which we obtained a beautiful blue white diamond, valued at $150.00, and a heavy gold mounting of the latest pattern, costing $20.00. The ring has no prongs, the gold having been literally moulded around the stone, which does away with any chance of ever losing the stone, and also with the prongs catching onto any part of the clothing. Mr. W. T. Sadler presented Mr. Hough with the ring at 4 p. m., New Year’s day. It had been planned to have Mr. Cunningham make this pre- sentation, but he was unavoidably detained, and could not reach here in time. Mr. Sadlef spoke witb great feeling of his long friendship with Mr. Hough, and also how the latter had endeared himself to not only his co-workers, but every one with whom he came in contact. Mr. Hough replied with very fitting words, praising the men of the La Crosse Division, and asking that they support his successor as loyally as they had always supported him. The committee wishes to thank Mr. E. W. Parker, the jeweler? who not only lost his New Year’s dinner, in his endeavor to get the ring ready in time, but who also contributed $22.00 or more than his profit would have amounted to, in order to help us have a gift befitting the occasion. We sincerely hope that the boys on the La Crosse Division will not forget Mr. Parker when in the city, and wanting anything in the jewelry line. \V. G. Holmes, J. E. Flanagan, J. D. Howard, Committee. La Crosse Division Notes — Boys, send in the news, answer the dispatcher promptly, stay on the job eight hours and then get the proper rest. Bro. E. W. Dyer has resigned Cassville agency and bid in first Grand Crossing Yard, and Bro. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 307 D. L. Rupp, first Cassville, bid in the vacant agency there. Bro. M. A. Dederick, agent at Victory, was in I-a Crosse recently, taking a degree in the Masonic Lodge. Bro. J. T. Tucheck, of East Winona, bid in second North Jet. tower, vice Bro. M. Strand, extra there. Chief Dispatcher Hough has been transferred to the Burlington Division, in a similar capacity, succeeded by A. J. Abrahamson, of Aurora, 111. We trust that all the boys will bend every effort to show him we are trying to “hit the ball.” An account of “the presentation made him accompanies this write-up. Bro. Krisel has assumed third at Lytle after a two weeks’ vacation with his folks in Minnesota. Bro. L. W. Ender, second Lytle, called to Nelson on account of the death of his uncle, was relieved by ex-Bro. E. W. Jay, formerly on this division. The rule, “no card, no favors,” should be lived up to by the brothers, and in this way show the *‘non” where he stands. Cut. io. St. Joseph Division — We wish to thank our committee who recently secured the new schedule for us in Chicago, and did all in its power for us. The boys who did not receive any raise in salary should have attended the St. Joe O. R. T. Club meeting, held in St. Joe on January nth, and heard General Chairman Lamb explain how hard the committee had to work to get anything at all. Boys, it is time to show the nons in the relay offices as well as out on the line, how we feel, toward them. There is only one in “C” St. Joseph. Let us look after those in “KD” Kan- sas City. Do your work right, but don’t be afraid to hand it to them every time you get the chance. They will take the second thought before writ- ing anyone up. We want this division solid in this first half of 1913, and each brother must do all he can to gain this point. Go to work on the nons that work next station to you. Some of them don’t even know you belong. Get after those especially who had their wages advanced under our new schedule. It is time for us to head them in, close the switch and hold them until they sign up and pay the price. It is now Bro. O. C. Grate, agent at Crosby again. Bro. W. E. Hale, third Bigelow, on vacation, position closed, relieved Bro. Sullivan at Blythe- dale several days while moving. Bro. G. W. Potter, agent Forbes, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. L. P. Strohl. of third, who later hid in Parkville third. Bro. R. K. Th6mas, third Ama- zonia, who bid in third Langdon, bid in third Forbes later. Bro. J. A. Hayward, owing to his mother’s ill- ness, is being relieved by D. D. Huartson on Co. Bluffs third. Ex-Bro. Carl Ledgerwood is running as flag roan between Kansas City and Omaha. C. D. Bradley, extra agent, bid in Beverly agency, Canavan to block 82, later bid in block 31, vice C. C. Jacobs, who bid in Amazonia third. Bro. J. H. Cole, agent Armour, on two weeks’ vacation to the Pacific Coast, relieved by C E. Ledgerwood, who later bid in Clearmont agency. Bro. G. W. Baird, agent Clearmont, bid in Union Star agency, vice Bro. F. A. Elder, returning to Albany first. J. H. Campbell, Jr., third Curzons, off sick, relieved by a new man, L. A. Rudisill. Bro. Shamblin, Bethany, away a few days on business, relieved by Bro. Snyder, and he by Mr. Burge. A Rushville student went to McPaul for one night. That was enough, We thank Bros. Smith and Ockerman, of St. Joe relay office, and Bro. R. R. Field, of Rush- ville, for assistance in this write-up. Also Bro. E. D. Boyd, of Forest City, for getting out the last month’s write-up, account of my being on vacation, and the brothers sent him very little news. Drop me a line or call me on the wire at Curzons and let me know when you make a change or go on a vacation. This will help us to have a good write-up each month. Cert. 1227. Creston Division — Bro. L. S. Corsiglia and wife, of Division 1 7, recently visited their son, Bro. J. L. Corsiglia, third McPherson. Bro. John Schocnborn, second there, while visiting his wife at Vinita, Oklahoma, was relieved by Mr. McVey, from the Penna. Third Red Oak is open for bids. I did not receive one reply to the fourteen requests mailed for news. Local Chairman Hale is visiting in Florida. Boys, let’s get down to business and show the company we appreciate the new schedule. Answer the dispatcher promptly; it may mean a prompt promotion for you. Cert. 2690. Ottumwa Division — Bro. J. C. Baker, first Mount Pleasant, on the sick list for a week, was relieved by Bro. C. W. Baker, of second Woodburn, and Bro. Lipps, sec- ond Lockridge, also sick a few days, relieved by Mr. Belgrade, who later relieved Bro. Martin, third West Burlington, on vacation. Your humble servant, although somewhat under the weather a few days, remained on duty. It is now Bros. J. B. McKenna, agent Cameron, 111., and Colleen, second New London. Boys, remember, “no cards, no favors,” to those whose standing you do not know. Bro. O. A. French goes to second and Bro. E. A. Gustavison to “UK” third, Bro. O. E. McBride to Albia first and Bro. F. L. Stover to Osceola second, M. M. Sigoloff bid in Afton third. Bro. J. W. Curry, third Fairfield, is on 60 days’ leave, relieved by Bro. F. A. Sense, of Batavia third. Digitized by CiOOQle

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308 The Railroad Telegrapher. Let’s all show our appreciation of the new sched- ule by OSing trains promptly and do our best and convince the company more than ever that the man with a card is the best. With best wishes, I am, Fraternally, E. L. Brand, L. C. Alliance Division — Bro. Wells, second Ellsworth, while visiting relatives in Kansas, was relieved by Mr. Fleming, and he later by Bro. Harry Brown, from Hecla. Bro. Stevens, agent Ellsworth, off a few days, was relieved by Extra Agent Bro. Harkleroad. S. E. Stewart, formerly call boy at Alliance, is now on third Ellsworth. Bro. Spradling bid in Mullen agency, and J. McKinnie, Hecla station. L. H. Brown is on third Hecla. Bro. Wallin Whitmans, agent, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Fleming, who later went to Hemingford. Bro. A. L. Powell was off several days on account of his mother going to Hot Springs, S. D. Hospital. Bro. Seybolt, of Division 44, is on second Craw- ford. Bro. Doolittle, agent Lakeside, is among our up to dates. It is now Bro. M. E. Anderson, Custer, S. D. The first assistant agent on the Alliance Division wears a button. If you brothers have any assist- ant agents to line up, please advise and we will be glad to take care of them. I wish to thank the members of the Alliance Division for the loyal support extended to me during my administration as their local chairman. We have together accomplished many things in the last two years of which we should be justly proud. We have bettered our working conditions over the entire division, the membership reaching the 95 and 97 per cent mark during this last term. We are about as near solid as any division west of the Missouri River. We can safely call ours the “banner division” of the lines west and with your assistance we should be able to keep it that way. I am a candidate for re-election as your local chairman, and if you think my record worthy of consideration I will appreciate your support. Will do my best to give all a fair deal and keep up the good work of organization as in the past. Again thanking you for your support in the past and whatever consideration you may care to give my name in the coming election of local chairman, and delegate to the grand convention, I am. Yours fraternally, E. S. Powell, Cert. 13, Div. 130. Lincoln Division ■ — The year 1913 started on this division with the largest membership we have ever had. If all the brothers will boost as they did the past year, there will be a big increase in the membership. The last working conditions affected all in- directly apd made a few real good positions which you are in line for when your turn comes. The working conditions are also better and we should be able to convince the nons of thia and get their applications. The boys hardest to land most generally make good members. I am again a candidate for local chairman of this division, and if elected will serve you the best I know how. If you have a brother in view that would make a better local chairman, do not hesitate to vote for him, but be sure to all vote one way or the other. Two years ago only about half voted. I am also a candidate for delegate to the grand convention at Baltimore in May. Nothing would be more appreciated by me than to represent the membership at this convention and your vote will be appreciated, I assure you. I want to thank the brothers for their prompt- ness in paying their dues in the yea^ 1912, and I would like to see another such good showing for 1913, so if you have not sent in your dues and insurance yet, please do so at once if it will not inconvenience you in doing so. Remember, the dues, $5.00, go to Bro. J. F. Carder, 250# South Central Ave., Burlington, Iowa, and your insur- ance to Bro. L. W. Quick, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. I have lots of application blanks on hand and will be glad to furnish them to any one who will try to get in their neighbors and help line up this division. We can do this every day with our regular work. March rates, making appli- cant up to date for dues, insurance and initiation until June 30th, 1913, is for $300.00 insurance, $10.15; $500.00, $10.55, and $1,000.00, $11.75- Remember these figures and talk them to your non neighbor. Give first-class service, especially to the dis- patcher, the primary cog of the movement of trains,, answer his calls and “OS” trains promptly, giving him all the information possible to help him in the movement of trains, also be always courteous to the public and you will be rewarded for your services. Wish best wishes and hoping for a prosperous 1913. Fraternally, P. H. Miller, L. C. Lincoln Division Notes — Bro. E. L. Alshouse has returned to Kenesaw agency, after short vacation south, relieved by Relief Bro. Kaney, to Lincoln. Mr. Amrobn, first Crete, resumed after holiday vacation, Relief Bro. Mueller to York. E. C. Houpt, third York, bid in Marquette agency, and Mr. Peer bid in third York. Bro. V. D. Chidester, extra Marquette, to Crete first, vice Mr. Marohn, who bid in Ashton agency. Bro. E. A. Bourne relieved Bro. A. H. Teale on vacation. Mr. Erdcamp to third Cobb, Mr. Nichols returned to Dorchester, Bro. W. L. Leach, third Cobb, resigned. Bro. Bourne also relieved Bro. J. P. Fahey, agent Holstein, for a month’s Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 309 vacation in Missouri, and then went to Lincoln to work on the time roll, relieved by Mr. Graul, who also relieved Bro. S. A. Mead, agent Keene, on vacation. Bro. Peachman, relieved a week at “NI,” by Bro. Hayes, a new man, who also relieved Bro. Herbert a week. Bro. D. E. Waller, agent Inland, was a recent “GS” Shopper. Recent assignments: F. C. Marohn, first Crete to Ashton agency; P. M. Orrell, Exeter tower to third Cobb, and A. A. Canfield, Norman to first Crete. Positions bulletined: Exeter tower nights; agencies at Norman and Ragan and third Orcapolis and Havelock and telegrapher at Pappio, latter third on Omaha Division. Bro. Shaw, first “GS,” is going to Montana about March ist, to look at a land proposition and hunt for big game. Bill, Cert. 1471. Wymore Division — Boys, keep on getting in the new ones and we will make the Wymore the banner division of the old Burlington. Not a single member dropped on this division last term for non-payment of dues. If we can keep this record up and run in the nons like we have during the past month, we will soon be solid. The wife of Bro. Carl Glenn, Wymore Relay, we are glad to say, is improving rapidly from her recent illness. Bro. B. H. Hardin, Chester days, bid in Day- kin. Bro. E. A. Hayes, Concordia days, goes to Superior as cashier, vice Mr. Thomas, trans- ferred to cashier Beatrice, and Bro. Harvey Grimes to Concordia temporarily. Bro. Bamer, from Daykin to Vesta agency, relieving Bor- land, resigned. Humboldt and Table Rock agencies erroneously omitted from last schedule, have been added by bulletin. Insert them in your copy of the sched- ule. Mr. Ockerman, agent Hildreth, while in Lin- coln Hospital, was relieved by Mr. Workman, and Mr. McCahan, White Cloud, on the sick list, by Bro. Anderson, second Rulo, relieved by Bro. Russell. Mr. Pope, agent Rulo, on leave, relieved by Extra Agent Russell. Bro. Allsman, third Falls City, relieved by Mr. Redline, called to Wilber, owing to the serious illness of his mother, was himself taken seriously ill. Bro. Shccley, third Table Rock, recently on vacation, relieved by Bro. Grimes. It is now Bro. R. J. Nibbe, Crab Orchard. Our last schedule agreement provided that most agents or telegraphers would be relieved of scrub- bing the depots. If you have heard nothing in regard to this matter from the superintendent, call the local chairman's attention to it and it will be taken up. Thjs also applies to cleaning snow from platforms. Get after the non. Remember, no card, no favor. Also send in the items, without which we can not have a write-up. I)iv. Con. Omaha Division Lines, West — Hello 1 Hello! Is this the agent? Well this is the postmaster, why don’t you bring up the rest of those sacks containing parcel post? This is what is commonly heard along our line since the parcel post went in effect, January ist. The ice run is on in full blast at Laketon now, probably over 1,500 cars will move this year, most of it to Omaha and Lincoln. Additions owing to extra train service between Soo City and Ashland: G. C. Berely, Laketon days, J. E. Johnson, Dak City nights, the latter out of the service two years. J. L. Bland is at Rosalie nights. Mr. Bristol, of Homer, at Oak- land nights, and C. G. Moore, from Ravenna, on second Fremont. Bro. Combs, of Randolph spent Christmas at Iluntley with his father's folks, and Bro. Wisen spent New Year’s and part of January with his folks at Verona, Neb. Bro. Smith relieved them. Bros. Holt and Downey have been recommended as candidates for delegate and alternate to the grand convention at Baltimore. Bro. Hays, of Goodwin, spent his honeymoon during the holidays in Omaha and Lincoln. Bro. Downey made a flying trip to Sioux City New Year’s day, and it is understood he is not baching any more. Mr. Enlow, of Dixon, this State, the only man who remained out on the entire O’Neill line dur- ing the last semi-annual period, has been circu- lating some advertising literature for a new nov- elty, subscribing his communications with “Yours for more money.” lie must have found pretty poor "pickens” among the O. R. T. boys after the cold shoulder he gave them when they solic- ited his assistance during the schedule negotia- tions. The $3 per month our committee gave him is probably quite small in comparison with the enormous profits he derives from the State agency for the novelty. Breslau has been opened, with Mr. Benn as agent. Bro. Holt forwarded 167 cars of com in Decem- ber; pretty good for a one-man job. W. K. Krecklow has been assigned to Chaleo agency instead of Bro. Gilbert. The following have been dropped for failure to pay dues: Still in service — II. R. Parmer, John Ilenesh, Jr., 1). A. Lacey, II. A. Hileman, C. O. Murphy; out of service — A. P. Coleman, J. E. Wells, T. I’. Cotter, J. L. Blank. Bro. Hoenshell, of Ashland, contributed a few news items, which were mislaid. However, we thank him just the same. Yours fraternally, Ckrt. 1350. McCook Division — Bro ( . 1Z. Hertz bid in Pmneo agency; Bro. R. II. Pinkerton, second Wiggins, and A. M. Harris, second Arapahoe. Bro. Ilotfnagle, extra agti on second Hold- redge win'. Hr 1* 1' gg king as extra dis- patcher. Digitized by C-ooQle

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310 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Luke, second Minden, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Nash, and he on third by Bro. Knopp. Bro. S. C. Ellis is back at Red Cloud nights. Bro. Salade to Alma nights. Max nighta is closed ; regular man there on extra list. Bro. and Sister Harding on six weeks’ visit. Bro. Harding relieved by Mr. Stansburry, from the Sheridan Division, and Sister Harding by Bro. Hitt, from Derby. Bro. Curran, third Haigler, while visiting home folks in McCook, was relieved by Bro. Freeman, from the East. Mr. Glenn, at Laird, relieved a few days by Bro. Manning, of the Rock Island. Bro. Pinker- ton, extra agent Laird, to regular second Wig- gins. Bro. Evans, from C. & S., is relieving Bro. Campbell at third Eckley. On account of reducing forces, Mr. Cole was transferred to extra agent Indianola a few days, and Hill to Derby nights from Thirty-first street. This leaves Mr. Perkins on nights twelve hours. There has been some misunderstanding in re- gard to where men are placed when reducing the force. While the schedule seems plain, it has never been lived up to very closely. I was in to see Mr. Runnels in regard to this, and I think we will have no trouble hereafter. He said he had handled it as others had done before him. Article 4 of the schedule reads: “When reducing the force the service of the youngest telegrapher will, other things being equal, be dispensed with first. * * * Seniority will only be effective when vacancies occur or new positions are cre- ated.” There is nothing to do but for the man whose position is closed to take the place of the youngest assigned telegrapher, regardless of where he is. This is a good rule, as it only affects two men, while “bumping” moves any amount of them around. This must be the way it will be handled, and any violations can be taken up. Those who were not at the McCook meeting, January 18th, certainly missed a good one. There was a good attendance and all were very much interested in what Bro. Lamb had to say. He explained the inside work of getting our present schedule. We did not have near as much as we needed, and had to spread as much as possible in the places we needed it the most. I had just our side to fight, and the chief dispatcher, division superintendent and general superintendent had the railroad company’s part to look after. If we could not agree, then Bro. Lamb and the general manager were called in. I did the very best I could, and it was my first experience. If you all had been at the meeting you could have gotten this information correct. Try to come out to the next one and learn what is going on. Come and speak your thoughts. We are very poor mind- readera. With the amount we had to divide up, there was no way to give all an increase. I certainly appreciate the manner in which the boy3 at the meeting treated me, and while it was my idea that some other brother be nominated nearer the division headquarters, yet, if you de- sire me to serve you again. I will do my best in all matters that come before me in the next two years. I extend to all our thanks for the nom- inations for both Bro. Sanborn and myself, he as alternate and myself as local chairman and dele- gate. Let each brother try to do all he can for the Order in the next two years, and we will cer- tainly make a great showing, and, remember, the best way to get a good schedule is to show the company that union labor is the far better grade and that it gets better returns for the money invested than if the man lias no card; so let’s all do our best for all concerned. Yours fraternally, C. R. Hunt, Local Chairman. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Ftrst Division, Fayetteville District — In reply to Bro. Williams’ letter as to the sup- port that our division gave him in the year 191a, we all hope to support him still better this year than last, as we are pleased more and more with the good service he is rendering us, and hope that it will soon come to my hand to return some of his kind favors. We have but four nons on the district now and should work harder than ever to get them in. Keep our motto in your minds, no card, no favors. Quite a number of the boys who were delinquent have paid up again. We understand “YD’’ is to be put into 1 j- hour tricks, worked by switchmen and phones. We congratulate Bro. D. C. Smart, in replying to Bro. J. R. O’Daniel’s letter “The Foreign Telegrapher,” I read it with much pleasure. Billie Bounce, Cert. 1690. Fayetteville District Notes — Among our new members are J. G. Godwin and D. Lee Pridgen of Godwin, Oscar Starling of Wade, F. M. Whitlock of Parkton, J. Whitfield Robert- son of Sellers. W. T. Collins of Pee Dee and Bro. B. C. Mauney of Elm City comes to us by transfer from Division No. 59. This shows what can be accomplished when a few members get busy. With the exception of Natal and Pembroke we are practically solid, and are all looking forward with pleasure to the meeting of the committee in Wilmington, knowing it will do all it can for us. Very few men were able to get off to spend the holidays with friends and loved ones, owing to the scarcity of extra men. Second Hamer closed on this account. This puts Bro. Bethea back on eleven hours, after having enjoyed an eight or nine-hour day for two years. Get solidly behind, so the vacations, annual passes for men in the service two years and over, and an eight-hour day for everybody will be an assured fact, with a minimum of $75 and a maximum as high as can be reached. We deserve these things and ought to have them Mount and Sharpsburg will be put in operation to Wilson shortly and soon be working all the way to Selma, which may close Sharpsburg and Micro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 311 We have strong aspirants for delegates to the Baltimore convention, and we expect quite a num- ber of members from this district to go there as visitors, if it is possible to get relieved. We are counting on the leave of absence with full pay after the conclusion of the negotiations of the committee. Two of the south end brothers have announced themselves for local chairman, and two north end and one south end brother for delegate to the convention. Bro. J. L. Bridgers, our present local chairman, is up for re-election, opposed by Bro. A. P. Chambliss, of Pee Dee, and Bro. E. H. Jones, of South Rocky Mount. Bro. C. G. Davis, first Dillon, S. C., hopes to carry the votes south of Fayetteville almost solid, while Bro. F. A. Boswell, first Contentnea, and Bro. W. C. Mason, manager “X” Rocky Mount, will split the vote north of Fayetteville for delegate. Bro. W. L. Hatchell, of Pee Dee, has been sick for a month, but is again on the job. Local Chairman J. L. Bridgers is just back from Wash- ington, S. C., where he has been before the In- terstate Commerce Commission on the mileage- book question on behalf of the company. Bro. D. G. Burden, second Latta, has received, passes for himself and wife, and expects to get the wife soon. Understand the general manager has promised to meet our committee soon as traffic appears to be heavy enough to justify us in expecting a raise. When we compare what we are paid with what the trainmen get, we appear like very small potatoes, but even little potatoes should get their share. The new men on the district are: T. J. Barry, Hamer, S. C.; O. S. Miller, Rowland, N. C.; Bro. A. W. Teague, Elrod, (not in 132); J. C. Cald- well, “FY” tower, vice Bro. M. A. Bell, trans- ferred to Florence yard, and W. C. Cunningham, Wade, N. C. Bro. B. B. Allen, Beard, has been assigned third Benson, vice Bro. W. J. Tolar to Beard. Bro. C. J. Varner, of Rowland, has accepted a position as clerk in the Merchants’ and Farmers Bank at that point. Congratulations. Let’s try to send Bro. Bridgers to Wilmington with a solid membership behind him. D. C. Columbia District — Have asked several members on the district to send me what notes they have each month, and will try to get in a line or two. Mr. Heard, who went to Winston-Salem as dis- patcher for the southbound, has returned to Hor- ence as acting manager in "FN.” The misunder- standing in regard to this will be handled. Bro. E. F. Seymour, assgined Denmark, was succeeded at Darlington by Bro. Massey, formerly of Division 97. Bro. M. R. Smith, agent Ansonvillc, N. C., has accepted a position as cashier in the Bank ot Anson. We wish him success. Outsiders rccog nixe the worth of our members. A large number of cashiers of the banks in North Carolina and South Carolina are former employes of the A. C. L., most of whom still carry cards in our divi- sion. Bro. Smith will be very glad to hear from any of pur members and to carry any deposits they want to make. Bro. VV. H. Boice, of Morven, succeeded Bro. Smith. Bro. F. D. Hyatt has been transferred from Creston to J^ynchburg third, and Bro. M. A. Bell, "FY” tower to third “WG” Florence yard. Bro. E. E. Stanley, from Division 154, re- lieved Mr. Snowden at Robbins, S. C., who went to "FN” Florence. Among our new brothers are: J. A. Smoak, Barnwell, and Richard Dantzler, Vance, S. C. Robbins agency and clerk-telegrapher position at Wadesboro on bulletin. Bro. E. L. Glover is in "FN” Florence, extra. Cracker. Norfolk District — The telephones will probably be in operation by February 15th. Some 85 or 90 per cent of the men on this district now have a card good until June 30, 1913. Bro. G. H. Hale, married on January 1, 1913. is on an extended honeymoon trip through Florida. Bros. Harrell and Eure, of Hobgood, were both married during December; owing to their bashfulness we can’t give particulars. Bro. Nat Parker, assigned third Suffolk, was succeeded at Norfleet by Bro. J. P. Harrell. Bro. F. B. Marquette resigned Kingsboro agency, succeeded by I. H. Storey, Kingsboro second. Bro. G. C. Blow, copyist in Norfolk dispatcher's office, is working as extra dispatcher in Tarboro. Wilmcr Hopkins, former clerk at Tunis, has been assigned Palmar agency, vice Bro. C. H. Roberson, resigned. Bro. J. H. Ellen, extra, is on Whaley third. R. L. Moore, from Vandemere, is relieving Mr. Dewar, Everetts. Boys, get busy on the Misters; you see who they are. D. C. Wilmington District — Bio. E. R. Jones, our new local chairman, ap pointed to fill out the unexpired term of Bro. Foy, has taken hold of the work in earnest, and is handling matters very satisfactorily. We pre- dict he will be very successful if re-elected. Bro. ). J. Mishoe, cashier Chadbourn, relieves L. M. Stephens, clcrk-telegrapher at Mullins, who takes the N. & S. C. agency there. Bro. C. C. Eason from Warsaw to Allens, S. C., agency, vice Bro. Lanier. Spout Spring agency on bulletin, vice Bio. Smith, also Warsaw third. Clerk telegrapher position at Marion was placed on bulletin but withdrawn again as Bro. Davis decided to remain. Business is getting so heavy that new passengei tracks will soon be put in at Burgau and at Castle Iiayne. on the W. & W., so the heavy trains can be passed more promptly. Digitized by CiOOQle

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312 The Railroad Telegrapher Bro. Sam Berryman has been assigned second Whiteville. Bro. F. B. Van Sant, of Fair Bluff, on visit to relatives in the • pper part of the State, was relieved by Mr. Ca naugh. . Bro. A. Frank J««r.es. of Boardman, went to McDonald agency. Now he wants the wires cut in as it’s too lonesome without hearing the instruments tick. Bro. Land, at *Chadbourn, nominated for dele- gate to the Baltimore' convention, declined, as it would be impossible for him to leave his sta- tion at that season of the year, right in the midst of the berry movement. D. C. Richmond District — The boys on this district are very much in- terested in the nominations for delegates to the Baltimore convention. Bro. J. D. Ripley, agent at Battleboro, re- enters the telegraph service, relieved by Bro. T. T. Short, relief agent, which position, $85.00, is on bid. Bro. W. F. Dickens has been assigned third Dunlop, Mr. Guilshan, second Weldon Yard, to third there, and Bro. F. W. Miles, of Pleasant Hill, to “RV” tower. I hope the brothers where the new men are located will see that they have the proper invi- tation to cither transfer to this division or file an application for membership. D. C. Second Diinsion, Charleston District— Day and night offices have been opened at Effingham, Kingstree, Moncks Corner, Green Pond, Sand Island and Bennetts, with three men at the two latter. Jacksonboro nights closed, and one opened at Ravenel. Some sixteen new' positions were cre- ated when these offices were opened. This is about the largest number usually opened at this season of the year. The double track from Charleston to Santee River is a big help in moving trains promptly. Bro. D. C. McMillan, from the Raleigh & Charleston, Fork, S. C., is now at Moncks Cor- ner. B. Hutto is the other new m&n there, no bids being filed for these positions when on bul- letin. H. E. Rogers gets second Ravenel and T. M. Allen, an old-timer, third. W. J. Belgcr gets second Green Pond and R. B. Padgett third. Bro. Jacobs will hand them a set of blanks and show’ them the right way. Bros. W. M. Legare and C. R. Wilson got second and third Ridgeland, another new office opened all night. O. C. Weatherford and W. C. Hart, both new men. were assigned second and third F.ffingham. Bros. S. M. Moore, R. S. Locklair and D. F. Brookcr go to Bennett's Yard, putting Bonneau second and third on bid. Geo. McEl veen, formerly cashier at Marion, lately in the brokerage business, is on Kingstree second and Bro. O. W. McKnight on third. Bro. E. L. Jones, Florida East Coast, gets first ^and Island, with B. A. McDonald and B. C. Addison o. second and third. F . W. Stanley gets Yemassee agency, vice Bro. E. M. Pate, transferred to Forreston agency. Night offices on the C. & St side ' have been opened up at Ravenel, Green Pond, Ridgeland and Sand Island. Jacksonboro being only a day office now. Bro. Blair, second Yemassee, ha 8 been sick two weeks with pneumonia, relieve-', by Bro. Russell, extra, who later resigned. First Trick Dispatcher Friar was a recent Mon- teith Sunday visitor, accompanied by Bros. Ptal and Stanley from Yemassee. Bro. Zanders has gone west, relieved by a new man. Bro. Carr was off a few days recently hunting in the wilds of Beaufort County, and returned home with a splendid bag. Bro. Menges, of Rocky Mount, gave us a call recently. Bro. McCullough, dispatching now. took his holidays at home. We are glad to have him back on the Charleston end. We have a new chief dispatcher, Mr. E. B. Rush, vice R. It. Bennett, promoted to Terminal trainmaster. We wish them a successful admin istration. v ■ Messrs. Brooker and Locklair are among our new members. Bro. L. A. Gardner was off a few days recently. Bro. W. B. Guerard, from Hardeeville, is now with the Southern, at St. George, S. C. We wish him success and rapid promotion. Boys, there is certainly plenty of organizing to be done on this district now. Let’s see if we can’t reduce the number of nons very ma terially by the first of March. Help your local chairman out all you can. D. C. IVaycross District — Bro. G. L. Champion, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Mansfield. Two new solid Pullman tourist trains, “Dixie Limited,” were put on January 5th between Tifton and Way cross. Bro. E. F. Goodrum, of Albany, resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Parnell. Bro. Seekinger, of Albany, has entered other business, relieved by Mr. Mize. Bro. Bennett visited his home at Jesup a few days recently. Don’t fail to fill out and send in your informa- tion blanks for the use of the general committee in working up the new schedule. Brothers, get your “up to date” now. Don’t wait. The committee needs a solid backing, and the more up-to-date men there are, the better chance they have to get a new schedule. Bro. Sweat, from the A. *B. & A., is on third Valdosta. Bro. Holland, of Boston, now on the B. & \V. District, relieved Mr. Barnes a few days, owing to the death of his father. Later Mr. Barnes went to Sylvester nights. VVc welcome Bro. Singleton, at Pine Bloom, back into the fold again. Bro. J. R. Pope, of the Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. m C. of Ga., is on third “FN” Waycross, and Bro. Hack on second. Work has started on the new union station at Albany, and wc will soon have a new and modern terminal there. Be sure to vote at the election in February, and mail your ballots promptly to Bro. Williams, in order that he may decide the election and notify those elected as delegates. Also vote for local chairman in February. If you don’t receive a ballot, write Bro. Williams for one, in order that every member may vote and that there may be no confusion or mix-up. Any member who has a change made in his office, a new man come to work or a man to get off a day or so or leave the service, please notify the division correspondent on the wire or have Bro. Sasser tell him, so we may have a complete write-up from this district each month. It is a hard matter to get all the news without this assistance. Every little bit will be greatly appre- ciated. Get after the man at the next station. See if he has a card, and if not, notify the local chair- man. Keep after the non until he comes in. There have beep several changes on the district lately, but have been unable to get a line on them all. A. L. Pixley, Div. Cor. Savannah District — Notes for The Telegrapher should be mailed to the correspondent not later than the twentieth; otherwise they reach Bro. Quick too late, and go over until the next month. Bro. Hollahan has done so well since he has been local chairman that he seems to have no opposition. We are proud of. him, and hope he will get the trip to Baltimore, as he deserves it. Block offices are now open and winter trains all on, which means big business for us. The mild weather north has not caused as many tour- ists to come to Florida as usual. Hortense agency, we understand, is soon to be made exclusive. It is the only agency on the road where the agent has been required to work an interlocking plant located up stairs. A joint agency and railroad crossing on a line where traffic is heavy must certainly keep a man busy. Bro. A. P. Herrin is now at Shea. He has our sympathy in the death of his sister at Waynes- ville, Ga. Bro. J. F. Ford, Division 31, assigned to second Ways. Bro. John Potvin, Division 43, is also at Ways. Bro. W. E. McCarger, third Ways, ex- pects to return to the Long Island Railroad after the block season. Burroughs and Fleming are solid now, as well as Ways Think the picture shows in Savannah keep * certain telegrapher, not far from North tower, from joining, but they don’t move him a bit when it comes around to accepting the increase* we get for him. Bro. H. C. Cox, at Walthourville, “slid" over the broom, January 15th, at Allenhurst. Con gratulations. Bro. R. L. Davis, extra, assigned third McIn- tosh. Bro., recently “Mr.,” E. R. Fuller, from third Ludowici to second Ludowici, and Bro. W. Bainbridge from Homestead to first Doctortown. Bro. J. A. Newton, formerly, of Division 97. is at Burch, and Bro. J. J. Anderson, from the Jacksonville District, is on second Burch. Bro. W. C. LaFrage, extra, to fifth Jesup. Bro. S. J. Smith from Morgans Lake to second Raybon, and Mrs. Smith on first. We want to have the pleas- ure of calling her “Sister” before long. Bro. J. A. Tabor assigned Offcrman agency, vice Bro. Davis. Bro. S. E. Duren has returned to his old posi- tion at Hortense agency. Let’s make the Savannah District solid before the Baltimore convention, so Bro. Hollahan can get up and say he represents a district with over 125 positions, every one of which is held by an up-to-date member. D. C. CARD OF THANKS. McIntosh, Ga., January 1, 1913- Mr. W. A. Hollahan, Grand Crossing, Fla.: I beg to acknowledge receipt of copy of resolu- tions drawn up by the committee of Division 132 in sympathy with me at the death of my mother. I wish to convey to you and the other members of the committee my sincere appreciation for those expressions of love and sympathy, which show a true fraternal spirit in remembering a brother during his bereavements. Best wishes. Yours fraternally, Robt. L. Davis. Third Division, Jacksonville District — I think we should have some local meetings on this district occasionally. There is nothing that creates as much interest among the members as a well-attended, live meeting, while a poorly attended one will dampen the enthusiasm. Get after evety non around you and don’t let up until you get him. Don’t allow one to stay in the samtf town and often in the same office with you for six months without ever finding out if he is a member. Show him your card and ask him to show his. Make him show he is a mem- ber; then show him you are a brother. If he is not a member, make him one as soon as possible. Bro. V. A. McCorvey has been transferred from Orlando to Rands yard. Bostwick agency has been assigned to Bro. R. D. McAlpine, a recent convert. J. H. Decker is at Polk street, Tampa. Bro. Q. D. Clark, from the Grand, is at Seville. Hope the Jax District will be represented in Baltimore with two good men. We are sure Bro. Wheeler will be one of them, and would like te see Bro. Tedder the other. GATeR. Gainesville District — Edgar agency has been transferred from Bro. Davis to Bro. R. H. Gano. Relief agency now on bulletin. Bro. Ellis has taken the agency at Haines City on the Jackson- ville District, vice K. D. Neel, resigned. Digitized by C-ooQle

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314 The Railroad Telegrapher. Second Leesburg is on bulletin. A number of other positions, mostly temporary, were filled by new men. Bro. H. M. Martin, local chairman, was off a few days at Palatka, relieved by Bro. N. Mc- Masters, from the D. & H., who later went to St. Petersburg as ticket clerk and telegrapher. Don’t think Bro. Martin has no opposition for re-elec- tion, as there are several live ones wanting to take the trip to Baltimore in May. Bro. Priester bid in union station ticket agency at Lake Butler. One of our best jobs, “YN” Jacksonville, is open for bids, vice a non, whom we are glad to lose. There are many new men on the district, and it is the duty of every member to use all his or her persuasive powers to secure their applications. A brother from North Carolina, who recently came through Florida on a bridal trip, told Bro. Williams on his return that he did not meet a single non while he was in the State. He might have found a few had he stopped at some of the stations on the Gainesville District. This report is very gratifying, however, and it should inspire us to greater efforts to make it a reality. D. C. Lakeland District — Felicia nights has been abandoned and an office opened at Holder nights instead. Dunncllon agency, vice Bro. Lassiter, is on bulletin, H. Sib- ley, former bill clerk there, the only bidder. Bro. C. A. Robinson is now traveling auditor for this district, relieved at Lakeland agency by Bro. A. L. Orrell, from Darlington, S. C., Colum- bia District. J. L. Brandon, of Gardner, on leave, was re- lieved by F. Flick, a new man. E. T. Mulquin, resigned as C. D., succeeded by John O’Donald, formerly local chairman and general secretary and treasurer of this division, and member of the first general committee. We are very glad to see John get this well-deserved promotion. * Bro. W. R. Lott, first Trilby, local chairman on the A. B. & A. before coming to this line, has been, nominated for local chairman to succeed Bro. W. Brantley. If elected, he will make a good man for the place, but will have to hustle pretty lively to keep up to Bro. Brantley's record, even with the heavy agency he has been working for some time, but Bro. Lott is on the main line at an eight-hour junction point, and will be well situated to look after the office in fine shape. “KD” Lakeland, first and second High Springs, Trilby second and Holder nights are on bulletin. D. C. C. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Indianapolis Division, "Big Four ’’ — Let’s begin right by taking out a card and keeping one all year. “CG” tower, Anderson, opened as a block office; the “Panhandle" is furnishing the men. E. B. Padgett was recently appointed chief dispatcher, vice W. H. Miller, transferred. Let’s show our new boss we are willing to do our share. Mr. Dicks bid in first Eastwood with Mr. Smith on second, and Mr. Terrel third, vice Mr. Sentman. C. L. Baughman, third post, resigned. Telegraphers Thomas and Rome are on second and third on bulletin, and Telegrapher Torrence on third Fortville during bulletin. Mr. Lister is on second Taft, Mr. Stevens hav- ing bid in second Anderson Depot and Bro. Mc- Alhaney bid in second South Anderson. Bro. Ehle and Mr. Harvey had to double at Gridley recently while Mr. Riffle was off. Bro. Meldrum, second Chesterfield, is on second at Gridley, relieved by Mr. BlaUchard. Bro. Kautz- man, bid in third Muncie Depot, relieved on first Dolby by Bro. Myers, relieved by Mr. McIntyre. Mr. Johnson is on second Hart, vice Bro. New- farmer, who bid in second Muncie Dqpot. Bros. Jenkins and DeBoben had to double at Vance several days during Christmas. Mr, Kirk off with a strained wrist. Mr. Flinn bid in second Connor. He has that regular job now for the card as promised. Mr. Hiatt is on third Winchester during bulle- tin. “Sunny Miller,” first Elrby, off sick, was relieved by C. L. Weakley, relieved by Mr. Key. Bro. Kerr, agent Houston, still on the sick list, relieved by Ginther, from Lamb, and he by Mr. Hollopeter. Bro. Atkinson is on first Spafford, vice Bro. Hess, who bid in first Quincy. Mr. Amspaugh is on second Spafford. Joe Hedges, agent Pemberton, is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Frank Dick; Shoemaker, a new man, on second. Mr. Hedges is on second Quincy, vice Bro. Barbee, who bid in second DeGraff. Frank (Skinney) Thatcher bid in third DeGraff. Mr. Jackson is on second Gretna, during bul- letin. Mr. Binegar is back in the dispatcher’s office. Mr. Stamm is on third "BN” Yard, while “Nancy” Hanks is working in the dispatcher’s office. Mr. Burkett is distributing cars vice Charles White who went to “BN” as night yardmaster. A. B. General Office — Hurrah for A. B. It is now solid, with nine- teen members all told. It is now Bros. W. O. Setty, Shall and Paramore, whom we welcome to our ranks. Local Chairman Sullivan is sure doing good work in this office. Bro. L. H. Morris spent his honeymoon on a trip to Chicago, Monticcllo and Mansfield, 111., lasting about ten days. Congratulations and best wishes from all the boys in A. B. are extended to the happy couple. If the boys in “PS” will only line up with us now wc would surely cut a big figure when it comes time to make a new schedule. We have two good brothers in “PS" now and if they will do a little work on those nons maybe we can get them. They surely can not say they haven’t the money now, when they have been presented with $7.00 per month since August 1st by the Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 315 men who stuck together and got the new schedule. Let every brother try to get these fellows in line. We have been unable to attend any of the division meetings at Muncie for some time, as it is a hard trip, and if trains happen to be a lit- tle late, which they generally are, it causes most of us to be up all night. We hope to arrange to have a club at Indianapolis before long, where we can have meetings two or three times a month. » Let us all get together now and keep “AB” solid. Div. Cor. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division — We meet the third Tuesday of each month in the Johnson Building, West Main street, Spring- field, Ohio, and have been having some rousing good meetings. You brothers who have not been attending have certainly missed some good times. Come up. There’s always something doing. We would like to see all the boys out, and we will have an old-time-experience meeting. Bros. Red Armstrong and McMahon are hus- tling for new members with good success. If yon can’t land the non working with you, just let Red or Mack know, and the chances are that after they get through with him he will either be a good O. R. T. man or he will be so ashamed of himself he will quit. Bro. Webber, “AK” tower, bought a fine turkey and sent it to his son, expecting to be able to get away to help eat it on Christmas, but when the crucial moment came he could not get away. He has had indigestion ever since, just the sam*. Bro. Ncese, of Glen Echo, heard that Dispatcher Liggett was disappointed in getting a goose for his New Year’s dinner, and finally secuied one for him at Tremont that had been the pride of that village for many years, and sent it to Joe, but failed to send a cross-cut saw with which to dissect it, and it is still in the fireless cooker. A snapshot of Bro. Frank Raff, third Urbana, transferring mail since the parcel post went into effect, shows him pushing a truck of mail, with a bull pup tied to one leg, a pig to the other, a jug in one hand and an “I got you, Steve” expression on his benign countenance. Bro. Russell, second West Liberty, was off two weeks sick, relieved by Telegrapher Williams, of the Panhandle, who went to first Delaware. Thomas Harrigan, extra in the dispatcher’s office, left his home at Bowlusville on the morn- ing of January 6th in the usual health and was found dead shortly after about ioo feet from the traction office. He was well ^likcd and just lately entered the service. He had in previous years carried a card and dropped out when he engaged in other business, but intended to rejoin in Janu- ary. This is another warning: “Never put off until tomorrow that which can be done today.” Third Galloway and Deer Creek opened recently, owing to heavy business on Columbus branch. Mr. Rose was at the former until bid in by Mr. Compton, <ff Dennison avenue, who has purchased a new home and will go into the chicken business there in spring. Mr. Long is on third Deer Creek. Bro. C. A. Slagle, of Grooks, was in Spring- field recently on business. Bro. Fred Jinkins, of Brooks, has moved from Plattsburg to the country and will also go into the chicken business. We with them all success in their new business. Bro. J. J. Dorsey, of Plattsburg, spent Christ- mas and New Year’s with his mother at Piqua, relieved by Bro. Jinkins, relieved at Brooks by Mr. Hope, a beginner. We trust he will start right by getting an “up to date.” Mr. Swartz, of Myers, bid in second Spring- field yards, relieved by Bro. A. F. Zellner. Understand it was an error that second trick Miami Crossing was on bid this month. Bros. Meehan, of Springfield yard; Raff, of Urbana, and Dispatcher Ed Crane went to Cin- cinnati January 14th to see the high water. When Raff saw the turbulent angry waters he turned to Crane and said: “Gee, Jumbo, is all water that color? I am glad I don’t drink it.” In future Bro. Barnhardt, of Myers, will handle the correspondence for the Columbus branch, and Bro. C. A. Stewart, Glen Echo, for the Sandusky Division. Anything sent either one of these brothers will be thankfully received. Come on, boys, let’s have a write-up each month. C. A. Stewart, Div. Cor. Chicago and White Water Divisions — Some members have had a little bother getting their cards, etc., owing to the fact that they had changed their addresses several times and had not notified the proper parties of the fact. When you change your address, notify George Laven- good, general secretary-treasurer, Alexandria, Ind., and L. W. Quick, grand secretary-treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. The high water at Cincinnati made everyone perform the usual stunt in that vicinity, trains going only as far as Storrs, but everything is back to about normal now. Probably there have been the usual number ot happenings, but no one has sejit a line except one brother. Fraternally, A. J. Hornung. Maine Central R. R. Bro. H. R. W'ithee, formerly agent at Bait lett, N. H., has been appointed general agent at Lewiston, Maine, with jurisdiction over Lewis- ton Upper, Auburn and Lewiston Lower. A handsome Masonic charm and chain was presented Bro. Withee by the Mountain Division employes in token of the high esteem in which he is held by them. Bartlett agency was bid in by C. E. Allen, of first there. Sebago Lake, Mains, transferred to G. H. Wedge, vice Mr. Staples, who bid off Pittsfield. Maine. To substitute “Bro.” for “Mr.” in the above two instances is the duty of some ener- getic brother. Bro. Travers has been assigned to Fabyans agency, vice Bro. McLaughlin. Bre. Travers has Digitized by CiOOQle

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316 The Railroad Telegrapher. been relieving at Hiram, Redstone and other points during the winter. Bro. Whittaker has been substituting at Glen for Bro. Burnell. Bro. Rcdmun, formerly of Leeds Jet. second, bid in Rumford Jet. third, vice Mr. Robinson, resigned. H. B. Lawrence bid in Vassalboro agency, re- lieved by Bro. Rogers filling in at second “NO” Maine Jet. H. M. Parsons resigned Brooks, Maine, agency, is now clerk and telegrapher at Sebago Lake. It is now Bros. Conley and McGee at New Gloucester; Bro. Rosebush, Leeds Jet.; Bro. Dag- gett, at Monmouth, and Bro. Robinson, at Anna- bessacook, which all goes to show that it pays to advertise. Bro. Curran of Lewiston third, is sick, being relieved by Mr. Davis at Brooks, until that sta- tion was bid off by the third trick man at “NO” Maine Jet. A notice to General Chairman Hobbs from Gen eral Manager McDonald, advised that on January i. *9*3* the telegraphers’ schedule would extend over the Somerset, Washington County and Har- mony branches, is good news to those fellows. Extra calls ami Sunday overtime will soon pay for the cost of carrying an up-to-date card, and you fellows on those branches much now realize that you come in for the same consideration in conferences with the management as main-line employes, and whatever benefits you gain from our schedule are the benefits gained only through organization and keeping organized and staying organized. I am, at this writing, unable to tell who are candidates for local chairman and delegates to the Grand Division, as nominating circulars are not out yet. I do know, however, that I have made six different personal appeals to eligible men, to allow me to place their names in nomination for chairman, but up to the present I have met with but little encouragement. This goes to show that, although the rank and file would have you understand that their idea of a local chairman is an individual, who has his self ad- vancement in view at all times, with the mem- bership only of secondary consequence, there is no one who reaches out voluntarily and offers to serve two years, and be the recipient of some pretty rough stuff, to put it pretty straight. There is no denying the fact, that there have been times during the past two years, when 1 have been thoroughly discouraged and discon- solate at the attitude of some good well-meaning brothers, who have allowed themselves to listen to gossip, then pass it along with good measure to the next well-meaning brother. Then again these times would be supplanted by the encourage- ment leceivcd from sources entirely unlooked for. and you would again feel glad you were living, ami what little you were trying to ac- complish was appreciated. I’m not trying to scare anyone out of a job. hut. on tlie other hand, let a suitable candidate get nominated for my job and he won’t have to buy my vote to get it. But just bear in mind all the while, that somebody has got to do it. E. J. Hayes, Asst. Gen. Chairman. Green Bay & Western R. R. There has been no write-up in The Teleg- rapher from this division since the first ^>ne, about three months ago. We all like to read articles in The Telegrapher, especially from our own division, but in order to do so, someone must furnish the news. So if some of the brothers will send a few items each month to our secretary, this matter will be attended to. Miss Reisinger, agent Hatfield, enjoyed a few weeks’ vacation during January, relieved by Z. Ensign, extra. Bro. Hancock, after relieving Mr. Fowzer, at Manawa, took a little vacation, and has resumed his duties as agent at Taylor. Bro. C. L. Ensign has returned to Arnott, after a ten-day vacation, relieved by Mr. Strom- berg, extra. Bro. E. J. Clifford, formerly agent at Am- herst Jet., has transferred to Division No. 23, C. M. & St. P. Ry. Bro. L. C. Durga, formerly agent at Clover, resigned on account of poor health, is now at Flanagan, 111. with a lumber concern. The brothers will all be pleased to know that we have received a letter from him, in which he says his •health is very much improved. Bro. Durga is still a member of this division in good standing. He and Mrs. Durga have the best wishes of all the brothers, and we hope to see him back with us again in the near future. Cert. i. Grand Trunk Western Ry. The meeting recently held at the I O. O. 1*. Hall, at Durand, Mich., was a corker, and all who were not there missed something worth their time. Some did not get there on account of the misunderstanding in changing the date. Bro. Campbell, our Third Vice-President, gave us a very interesting talk, which we all enjoyed. When Bro. Campbell once gets started he can think of a lot of things to tell you that you never thought of. We discussed several questions and went over the new schedule which our committee has just returned from preparing to put before the management shortly. Those at the meeting were: F. S. Robinson, Holly, Mich.; F. E. Thomas, Duffield, Mich.; L. M. Eddy, general chairman, Marcellus, Mich.; D. Campbell, third vice-president, Toronto, Canada; F. O. Willie, Clarkstown, Micii.; S. E. Beck, Wm. Wait, A. H. Thatcher and F. A. Thomas, Durand, Mich.; F. Card, Valparaso, Ind.; Clias, Collins, Charlotte, Mich.; H. H. Fairchilds, Geo. Iloldcn and Charlotte S. Day, Swartz Creek, Mich.; E. B. Clark, Belsay, Mich.; G. E. Wher- rett, South Bend, Ind.; M. P. Brophy, Port Huron. Mich.; R. R. McConnell and E. D Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 317 Hawn, Haslett, Mich.; W. F. Westwood, Belvue, Mich.; A. E. McNamara, Drayton Plains, Mich.; B. O. Buttler and G. F. Burns, Flint, Mich.; E. E. Carl, Daviesburg, Mich., and your truly. Bro. Horning, or Eldsoo, has gone to the C. G. W. Ry. We wish him success. Some brother, on the west end, nail Mr. Shuey on his promises; also B. Strigo, of Holley, Mich. Lenox has been made a three-trick office. Bro. Thatcher, third Durand, was recently married. Congratulations. Mr. Chambers, of the C. & A., relieved Mr. Smith, of Durand. It is now Bro. F. A. Thomas, just been promoted to dispatcher there, and we wish him the best of success. Agents recently appointed were: Brooks, C. & I. S. Crossing; Emmis, passenger agent, 47th St., Chicago; King, Detroit, Mich.; Haynes, Pontiac, Mich.; Lampkin, Owosso, Mich., and Fuller, Mus- kegon, Mich. Bro. Clifford, third Lapeer, Mich., attended a party at Emmett recently. Superintendent Cunningham has resigned, and U. E. Gillen has been appointed general superin- tendent Western lines, with offices at Chicago. J. Ehrke superintendent over main line Divisions 2$ and 26 of G. T. Systems; J. Caldwell, super- intendent over the Detroit Divisions and Durand Terminals, Districts 27, 28, 2 9 and P. O. & N. Ry., with headquarters at Detroit, Mich. We wish them success. Let each of us do our best and show them what we are. The Order of Trainmen has had several con- ductors who were discharged some time back returned. Local Chairman McNamara recently went to Fenton, Mich., and returned with the application of E. J. Niles, and secured several other promises in that vicinity. Capac, Mich., now has three men, with Mr. Wardell on third. It is now Bros. Lace and Covely, second and third, Granger, Ind. Oak Glenn, Mich., new agency, has been opened up. F. F. Botwell will now need a new card to go with the new depot. Some brother talk it over with him. Bro. Case attended the meeting at South Bend, January 10th, and reports a small crowd on account of trains being two to three hours late, and a rainy night. Bros. Eddy and Hogue ar- rived at 11 p. m. instead of 7 p. m. as expected. Bro. Donaldson secured the application of former Bro. F. H. Wilder, of Armada, Mich. We are glad to have him back again. Business is on the boom, and the company has added a few more new engines of the very latest type, the best the G. T. W. ever had. A. Neil, helper, Clarkstown, gets Anderson, his first job. Bro. Campbell, at the Durant meeting, said that the success of the C. P. Ry.. which has one of the best schedules out, was due to the fact that they put their general chairman on a salary and had him do nothing else but look out for their welfare. He was placed in that position three yaars ago, the road then b^ing very poor in membership and financially. But from that time on it has gained very fast, and the experiment was a success from the start to finish, and today it has one of the very best schedules in existence. All interested should write Bro. D. Campbell, third vice-president. Order Railroad Telegraphers, No. 9 Cherokee Ave., Center Island, Toronto. Canada. Bro. Ettinger is now on third and Bro. Alex, ander on second Davison, Mich. Thanks to Bro. Case for the news he sent in. All should do the same. It will help out won- derfully. Let’s everybody boost. Stub. Virginian Ry. First and Second Divisions — We are all enthusiastic over the good work of perfecting our organization, making it possible for our general committee to go before the man- agement, and the brothers did a great amount of hard work bringing the nons into camp. We still have a few nons, and every member must appoint himself an organizer and land the man working with or next to him. Most of them promised to get right next pay day, but we will never be able to accomplish the desired results on promises. Send applications to Bro. J. E. Goodwin and get behind the general committee in its attempt to better your conditions. The meeting at . the Loraine Hotel, Norfolk, December ax, was quite a success, and all who attended enjoyed the evening, one new member being initiated. Bro. Chappel, of Sebrell, was the only out-of-town brother present. We may hold regular monthly meetings at Norfolk later on. National Organizer Bro. J. C. Schroeder re- cently covered the system, secured several new members and straightened us out on points with which we were not familiar. Boys, don’t forget your semi-annual dues. Re- mit Bro. Goodwin promptly and get your new card. He is anxiously awaiting your remittance in order to close his books for the old year and make a clean start for the new one. The recent increase of 10 per cent which went into effect December 1st was greatly appreciated, but still leaves our rate of pay so low, to say nothing of our working conditions, when com- pared with the Norfolk & Western, a parallel line. The Virginian can operate with less ex- pense than any of its competitors, and we see no reason why a telegrapher on the Norfolk & Western should receive $20 more per month than a man hoding a similar position on the Virginian. The company is doing a large business, and we should not be held down to a minimum of $55 and $60 per month, with no working agreements whatever, but should receive a fair compensation Digitized by LiOOQle

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318 The Railroad Telegrapher. in return for our labor. To achieve the desired results thorough organization is necessary. Now a telegrapher who has been on the road six weeks has just as much right as one who has been here six years. Let us keep up the good work until our membership stands ioo per cent strong. It is time we were thinking about who ws are going to vote for for delegate and alternate to the national convention in Baltimore in May. There are several, no doubt, who would appreci- ate this honor, but we all can’t go, and as we can have only one delegate, we should get the very best man we can find. Mr. Gettle, first Victoria, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Strickland, third Sewalls Point, and he by Mr. Vaughan, extia. Bro. Powers, third Carolina, and his sister, Miss Ruth, made an enjoyable trip to North' Carolina recently. We can now say Bro. Boone at South Norfolk, which makes that point solid; also Bros. Cramer, Brock and Vaughan at Seneca, which makes that point solid. It is also Bros. Hamer at Brookneal and Thrasher at Moneta. Bro. Gardner, of Sebrel, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Chappell on third, and he by Mr. Vaughan, extra. Bro. Hall, of Sebrel, off a few days, relieved by Bro. Chappell, third, and he by Mr. Vaughan. W. L. Cohen, agent Burdette, transferred to Gardener Jet., relieved by Bro. Collier, clerk from Kembridge. Boys, don’t forget to send in your news items by the 20th, and enable me to get them to St. Louis in time for publication. B. I. Allsbrook, Correspondent, General Delivery, Norfolk, Va. Midland Valley R. R. There was no write-up in The Telegrapher last month, because the writer was on the road and couldn’t find time to write, but I had the opportunity of meeting each one of the boys and it did me a world of good. We have a few nons left, but if you boys will help me we can soon land them. Mr. Smith’s wife, at Belle Plaine, has been sick for the last three or four months. Mr. Harris, at Ark City, was recently married. He needs a card now more than ever. G. B. Homan, agent Greenwood, has just returned from a two weeks* vacation. Among the recent new members are: Agents R. E. Curtis, Midland; M. L. Hunt, Excelsior, and G. M. Hurd, Bixhy; and Telegraphers H. D. Morrison, Tulsa; L. Cooper,. Pawhuska; H. A. Rau, Oxford, Kan.; X. E. Geist, Avant; A. C. Fitzgerald, Forakcr, and several others. This looks mighty encouraging. Bro. W. S. Cole, agent Blackland, has just returned from his vacation at Lincoln, Ark.; relieved by B. F. Edwards, from St. Louis Transfer. Bro. C. H* Acldin, Skiatook, has been trying to get a vacation for some time, but agents are mighty scare who are competent to hold Skiatook. Bro. W. N. Robinson, agent Glennpool, has resigned and gone with the Texas Oil Co. Bro. J. H. Clendenin, telegrapher at Pawhuska, recently dispatcher, time-keeper and car clerk there, is now with the Gulf Pipe Line in Texas. Bro. G. M. Hurd has our heartfelt sympathy in the death of his mother. He was relieved by E. C. Rogers, from the Frisco, and his son. Aubrey, while he attended the funeral in Illinois. Bro. Atkinson is now on first Stigler, relieved at Pawhuska by Bro. L. Cooper, formerly at Excelsior nights, vice B. F. Spencer, who relieved the writer while on the road. Bro. J. W. Keith is back after an extended visit in Texas. Bro. R. B. Partlow, formerly first trick extra dispatcher here, is now extra dispatcher at Sapulpa for the Frisco. Let’s all pull together and see how good we can railroad, answer all messages promptly and help the telegraph aervice all we can. Always ask the dispatcher for permission to leave the office and say how long you want to be gone. Get our time rolls in on time as well as the monthly report and avoid being wired for them. That will go a whole lot towards our getting a schedule, and any time we get 90 per cent strong. I am ready to help start the ball rolling. Let’s all pull together and railroad for one month or more then ask for something that is right. Cert. 3168. Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ry. Shreveport, Division — On account of shortage of men none of the boys got off for the Christmas holidays. The "Katy" can not get men to stick on about ten or fifteen of their small stations, on this division, and it keeps the traveling auditor and route agent busy making transfers on account of the small salaries they pay and their antagonism to the O. R. T. W. E. Beggs, agent at Winnsboro, Tex., for twenty-four years, was dismissed recently, "serv- ices unsatisfactory," I understand. Mr. Beggs scabbed on the telegraphers during the "Katy" strike in 1904. I suppose he realizes now that he should have carried an up-to-date. C. B. Crabb, cashier Winnsboro, who relieved Mr. Beggs, was relieved by G. P. Howard, a new man. Bro. H. G. King, Winnsboro days, has resigned and gone to the T. & P., relieved by Mr. Blinker, from west yard, Greenville, and he hv a new man. E. E. Blackburne, Winnsboro nights, also resigned, relieved by a new man. Mr. Nichols, at Como, dismissed for violating rule "G,” was relieved by Mr. Morton, from Alba, and he by Mr. Mathews, from Pittsburg. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 319 Newsome will be opened in a few days for business. The “Katy” lost between $50,000 and $75,000 cotton by fire in Greenville yards a few weeks ago, most of which was on fiats on account of the shortage of box cars. Ceht. 1620. Des Moines O. R. T. Club. This club has been growing very rapidly. The new cards are now ready and we hope every member in the club will secure a new' card and every O. R. T. brother on the roads running into Des Moines will also apply for a card. It only costs fifty cents and the good will that comes from having one is more than worth the price, whether we can attend all the meetings or not. Several out on the main line have cards who will never be able to attend. The next two meetings will be in the assembly rooms of the Kirkwood Hotel, at Des Moines. February 16th and March 16th. Election of offi- cers will take place at the February meeting. Bro. A. F. Anderson was at both the afternoon and evening meetings on January 19th, which were well attended. Mr. Urick, of Des Moines. President of the Iowa State Federation of Labor, and Gov. Clark’s choice for State Labor Com- missioner, gave a very interesting talk. Others present who talked to the boys were: J. A. New'- man, of Chicago, first vice-president O. R. T.; Bros. A. L. Coleman and Bailey, of the C. G. W., and General Chairman W. T. Brown, of the C. R. I. P. “MS” office. Rock Island lines, was well represented and three of the boys from “VJ” and *‘BR,” also Bro. Myers from Colfax were there. The boys out on the line should make a belter effort to attend these meetings as there can be great things accomplished if these meetings are well attended. Among those present from the Milwaukee-Des Moines Division were: Bros. Kudje, Nelson, Cun ningham, Hayett and Price. S. S. P., Club Cor. Omaha Railroad Telegraphers’ Club. The regular meeting held at the Paxton Hotel on January 2d was well attended by the regular “standpatters,” and an enjoyable evening was spent. The first O. R. T. Club dance of the season was given at Chamber’s Academy, Omaha, on the evening of Tuesday, January 7, 1913. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and everything possible was done to make it the best of the year. Lerap’s chime orchestra furnished the music. On account of the severe cold weather "young” blizzard — the attendance was small, but everyone had a most enjoyable evening, includ- ing the committee, who, on account of the small number, were not required to work so much as at our last dance. Bro. bnd Mrs. F. P. Vybiral, of the Union Pa- cific, came in from Schuyler and spent an enjoy- able evening. The snow didn’t seem to “spoil”. F. P.; he was all there. The balance of those attending were mostly members of the club in Omaha and Council Bluffs and their friends. The thermometer was hovering around the zero and five above zero mark that evening, which ac- counts for the small number attending. The regular meeting on January 16th, in the Paxton Hotel, was well attended, the usual “live” members not being afraid to get their feet wet. We had some nice music by Bro. Summerfield, of Ft. Crook, and our amiable musical lriend “Mac.” and an enjoyable evening was had. Refresh- ments were served to all hands, and, after talking over a few matter of business pertaining to our dance to be given April 3d, the meeting ad- journed. More of the boys in the city offices should come to our meetings. Everyone is of sufficient interest to repay any telegrapher for any little inconven- ience he may have experienced in attending them. Matters of interest are brought up at each meet- ing, and nearly every meeting we are able to get enough of our orchestra there to have some ex- cellent music and refreshments with a light lunch- eon served. Boys, don’t forget our next dance, April 3, 1913. Announcement will be made in Omaha papers. More elaborate preparations are being made than ever to make this a most brilliant affair, the same excellent music will keep the dancers going, as at our previous two dances. The club dues, due January 1st, are only 50 cents the half year, and no initiation fee. All O. R. T. members arc welcome to our meetings, and any O. R. T. member bolding an up-to-date card may become a member. Club Cor. The Topeka O. R. T. Club. The meeting on December 26th called to order at 8:45 P- ni., with President Stover in the chair, who made a very interesting address in which he called attention to the fact that Bro. E. Pringle was a candidate for local chairman, Kan- sas Division, and in view of his excellent work and interest shown at our meetings urged the members 10 vote for him at the coming election. Bro. Edwards, G. S. & T., 126, made one of his excellent addresses, telling of the good work in the past six months and thanking all the mem- bers for tli eir co-operation and individual efforts in making the Rock Island solid. Bro. Avery gave an excellent address which was thoroughly enjoyed, followed by Bros. Pringle, Hawkins, O’Grady and Carver. Bro. Pringle suggested that as the club was organized in June and that the uffici rs were elected for one year that the clause in oui con- stitution, reading "officers will be elm ted the fir'-t meeting in February,” be waived, and the pres Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. ent officers remain in office until February, 1914. A motion to that effect was made and carried, that the present officers remain in office for another year. Bro. V. L. Owens, of the Missouri Pacific, gave us a very interesting address, telling us of the work on the M. P., and that he would endeavor to get more of the M. P. boys interested in the club. Mr. Hart, of the U. P., gave a pleasant talk pledging us his support in the future. Short talks were also made by Bros. Logan, Powell, Dillingham and Munzer. The coming election of officers and delegates was thoroughly discussed and each member urged to take more interest in it than has been taken in the past. Meeting adjourned at 11.06 p. m. Sbc'y. Digitized by ‘

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Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 131 is due January 1, 1913 Time for payment expires February 28, 1913 AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. BENEFITS PAID DURING JANUARY, 1913 Claim No. Name. Cause. Div. 1383.. Jas. Ewins Purulent Septicemia and Infection 21.. 1390. John B. McPeek.. .... .Tuberculosis 33. 1391. .George Pelletier Accidental Gun Shot Wound. ... 35. . 1393. .Edward K. Carr Pulmonary Hemorrhage 53. . : 1397. .Roy W'. Estey Typhoid Fever 83. . 1398. Alex. M. Forsyth Struck by Train 37. . 1400. .Emil O. Jacobson Acute Pulmonary Tuberculosis.. . 91. .: 1 401 .. Norman S. Cashner Organic Heart Disease.. 21.. 1402. .Andrew R. Harkleroad. .Uremia 59. . : 1404 . Israel E. Myre Phthisis Pulmonary 16..: 1405. . Henry C. Wormley Pneumonia 17.. 1 1406 . . Chas. A. Doyle. Paralysis 23 . . 1407. . W. B. Cregar Operation for Appendicitis . 46. . 1408. ..Evert H. Huisinga Encephalitis 23. . : 1409 Milford G. Watson Struck by Train 1. . FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to December 31, 1912 Received on Assessment Account January, 1913 Disbursements. Death Claims paid to December 31, 1912 Death Claims paid in January Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications. Assessments transferred to dues Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, January 31, 1913 $1,238,854.18 L. W. QUICK. Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by

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322 The Railroad Telegrapher. Official Directory General Offices, St. Louie, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Fist “B,” 3960 Drexel Bled., Chicago, IB. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President 205 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ont BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, Jefferson St. Depot, Portland, Ore. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Bo* 8?, Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Joslin, Box 266, Ccnterdale, R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to W. N. Gates, Advertising ' Manager, Garfield Building. Cleveland, Ohio. L. W. QUICK. .. .Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-Preaidcm St. Louis, Mo. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice President 970 Kirbert Ave., Price HOI, Cincinnati, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION— Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. 11. B. Pcrliam, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. A. Parent, Gen’l Chair- man Grand Trunk Ky., Casselman, Ont.; R. I« llarrop, GenT Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ky., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen'l S. & T., London, Ont. No. a, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Meets ist and j»l Mondays eacli month at 8 p. nt.. Small Hall, South Side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor. Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; E. E. Aber, S. 4 T., 3895 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. 4 O. Ry. VV. J. Liddane, General Chairman, aa7 West Central ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. 4 T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, De Quin- cey, La.; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. 4 T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. 4 T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman, Nebraska Division, Eg bert, Wyo.; C. J. Horiskcy, Local Chairman, Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman, Colorado Division, Box xi, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman, Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 29s, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. 4 T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ky. IV. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blira, Gen’l S. 4 T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 p. 111., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. G. M. Currie, Local Chairman, Cold Springs, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division— Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 10 o’clock a. 111., and 8 o’clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y.; jd Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at 148 N. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. R. A. Campbell, Local Chairman, Rochester Division, Hart Lot, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chair- man Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Station Dept., Western Division, Chili Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m.. at 5x0 State st., over Fagan’s real estate Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 323 office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on the first Tuesday in the month at Utica, N. Y., in Ar- canum Temple Hall on Devereaux st., at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, 96a State st., Schenectady. N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Station Men, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Division — Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock. Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave., Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chairman, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek District — Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Ter- minal— Meets 2d Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. and 4th Saturday at 8 p. m., each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th st.. New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 115 S. High st, Mount Vernon, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Local Chairman of Electrical Division, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Assistant Local Chairman in charge of the Station Department, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regular meetings will be held at North Tonawanda, N. Y., on the first Tues- day evening in January, March, May, July, September and November and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and December. Special meet- ings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. O. A. Siehl, Local Chairman, North Tonawanda, N. Y., Putnam Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chairman, Chauncey, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 6 2, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday each month at 7:30 p. m. Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad (lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). J. F. Miller, General Chairman, No. 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md. ; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Ncwfield, N. J. Baltimore Division — Meets at Huntingdon Hall, cor. Huntingdon ave. and 25th st, Baltimore, Md., 3d Friday each month. T. E. Fidler, Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Allegheny Division — Meets subject to call of Chairman. O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Fox- burg, Pa. Pittsburg Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman. aon Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Middle Divi- sion— Meets st call of Chairman. A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Cone- maugh Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Martin Stephens, Local Chairman. 122 White- field st., Pittsburg, Pa. Monongahela Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, 243 Fifth st., Homestead, Pa. Tyrone Division — Meets at call of Chairman. C. A. Fetzer, Local Chairman, Milesburg, Pa. Renovo Division — Meets at call of Chairman. B. J. Kane, Local Chairman, R. F. D. 3, Emporium, Pa. Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions — Meets at call of Chairman. A. C. Gricb, Local Chairman, Nisbet, Pa. Sanbury Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. C. Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Pa. Maryland Division — Meets at call of Chairman. H. B. Arrison, Local Chairman, Northeast, Md. Delaware Division — Meets at call of Chairman. T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middletown, Del. West Jersey and Seashore Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Amboy Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Harold G. Austin, Local Chair- man, Mt. Holly, N. J. Belvidere Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, Frenchtown, N. J. Philadelphia Terminal Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Elmira Division — Meets at call of Chairman. C. R. Elliot, Local Chairman, 381 South Main st., Elmira, N. Y. Philadelphia Di- vision— Meets at call of Chairman. C. S. Melchor, Local Chairman, 531 ■Curtin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meeting 1st District at Conncaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st., cor. of Washington st., every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meetings 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday of each month. C. O. Crisenbery, Gcn’l Chairman, Knox, Ind.; C. F. Mayer, Gen’l S. & T., 6818 Uwn ave., N. 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324 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 2 1 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton 4 Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen’l S. 4 T., Piqua, Ohio. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 St. Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee 4 Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma Eastern R. R., and Rochelle 4 Southern Ry. System. District meetings hold subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; O. S. Smith, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman for the C. M. 4 P. S. and T.-E., Mobridge, S. D.; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. 4 T., 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, la. No. 35 — Division covers the International 4 Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. M. Williams, Gen’l Chair- man, Venus, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. 4 T., Oak wood, Tex.; D. D. H ungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex.; R. O. Nun- nery, Local Chairman, Taylor Section, Rock- dale, Tex.; T. C. Berry, Local Chairman San Antonio Division, Encinal, Tex.; B. L. Harris, Local Chairman, Ft. WArth Division, Irene, Tex. No. 36, NEW YORK CITY, N.. Y.— Meets ad Wednesday of each month, 9 p. m.. Von Glahn’s Hotel Lodge Rooms, 59th st. and Columbus ave.. New York City. E. N. Pickerill, Chief Tel., care United Wireless Telegraph Co., 43 Broadway, New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. 4 T., 305 St. James Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 37 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia 4 Terre Haute, Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. 4 T. , Coatsville, Ind. No. 39, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Chufch st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st., Water- bury, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. 4 T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee, M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. 4 T., Room 401, Star Building, St Louis, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the St. Louis 4 San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen'l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. 4 T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. E. N. Van Atta, Gen’l Chairman. Box 36, Newark, Ohio; C B. Rawlins, Asa’t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar, Frasher, Gen’l S. 4 T., 814 W. 9th st, Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Divi- sion meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. 4 O. depot, Wilmington, Del., 3d Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November, at 8 o’clock, and meets in the Hall at Cowenton, Md., on 3d Wednesday evenings in February, April, June, August, October and December, at 8 o’clock, thus alternating between Wilmington, Del., and Cowenton, Md., every other meet- ing. N. Gorrell, Local Chairman, Yorklyn, Del.; Eastern District of Baltimore Division and “GO,” General Office, Baltimore 4 New York Terminals meet jointly on the ad Monday evening of each month, 8 o'clock, in Hotel Caswell, northeast cor. of Baltimore and Han- over sts., Baltimore, Md.; J. D. McGrath, 3811 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman, Eastern District of the Baltimore Division. C. B. Pierce, Box 18, Station B, Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman “GO,” General Office, Balti- more and New York Terminals. • Western District of the Baltimore Division, Eastern Dis- trict of the Baltimore Division, and “GO,” Gen- eral Office, Baltimore and New York Terminals, meet jointly the 2d Monday evening of the months of January, March, May, July, Sep tember and November, at 8 o’clock, in Hotel Caswell, northeast cor. of Baltimore and Han- over sts., Baltimore, Md.; J. D. McGrath 2811 Frisby at., Baltimore Md., Local Chairman, Eastern District of the Baltimore Division. G B. Pierce, Box 18, Station B-i, Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman “GO,” General Office, Baltimore, Md., and New York M. Rittenhouse, Gen’l S. 4 T., Sidell, 111. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 325 No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Meet* 3d Satur- day of each month in Swait’s Lodge, Odd Fel- low* Hall, 96 Westminster *t., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Mont gomery ave., Providence, R. I. W. J. Smith, S. & T., South Swansea, Mass. No. 36— Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gen'l S. ft T., P. O. Box 659, St Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. Thomas O. Tiger, Chief Tel., 907 Main st., Stamford, Conn.; Jos. A. Hannan, S. & T., P. O. Box 140, Rye, N. Y. ; T. J. Gallagher, Local Chairmarf, 4 Longwood ave.. New York, N. Y. No. 38. SPRINGFIELD. MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month 7:30 p. m., 373J4 Main st., Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vintor. st., Springfield, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskegon Division holds regu lar monthly meetings in Eagle’s Hall, Benton Harbor, Micb., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knister, Gen'l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines — Regular meetings 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m.. Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Husted, Gen’l Chairman, Richwood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., Deposit, N. Y. No. 43— Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Munsey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette! Minn., G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin, Man. N °* 44, NEW YORK, N. Y. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. C. b’. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntinc st, Jamaica, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper st, Brooklyn, N. Y.; E. H. Decker. Chairman Towermen, 17 Sheridan ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Frank Shields, Chairman Agents, Mineola, N. Y.; A. Filby, Chairman Telegraphers, 1055 East 34th st., Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 45, WOODSVILLE, N. II.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. C. A. Burnell, Chief Tel., Tilton, N. H.; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 40 — Division covers Chesapeake & Ohio Rail- way System. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Guyandotte Station, Huntington, W. Va. Vir- ginia District, C. D. McGchee, ■ Chairman, 2803 East Clay st, Richmond. Va.; H. M. Crowder, Chairman, Howardsville, Va. ; L. G. White, Acting Chairman, Scottsville, Va.; D. H. Scott, Chairman, Big Island, Va.; H. S. Sbuey, Chairman, Craigsville, Va. Meets on the 4th Thursday night of each month at 215 East Broad st., Richmond, Va., and on the 4th Saturday night of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall at Clifton Forge, Va. West Virginia District, J. J. Holt, Chairman, Covington, Va.; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman, Prince, W. Va. ; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Guyandotte, W. Va.; meets in Big Four Building at Hinton on 3d Thursday night each month. Kentucky District, H. O. Irwin, Chairman, 416 East Carter ave., Ashland, Ky. ; G. F. Willis, Chairman, Greenup, Ky.; E. W. Johnson, Chairman, Converse, Ind. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 2d Saturday night each month. Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave., West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 614 Main st., Win- chester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions No- 4«— Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to tall of Chairman. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East ’oint, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. & T., Route '18, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. R. r. Hall, Mahon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division— Meels with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- tion meets at Macon, Ga., Subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at LaFayctte, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division meets subject to call of •ocal Chairman, J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25, Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- tan. A. H. Warlick, Opelika, Ala.; F. S. 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326 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver A Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. xtth st.. Leadville, Colo.; F. W. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton, Local ■ Chairman Second Division, 112 E. nth at., Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Division, Hotchkiss, Colo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; F. V. Munster, Local Chairman "Utah Lines, 325 S. 1st West st., Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. A T., Station A, Pueblo, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. R. A. Buaza, Gen’l Chairman, 1183 S. Water st., Meadville, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’! S. A T.. 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA— Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening each month at 8 o’clock, 204 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. C. C. Me- Kalip, Chief Tel., 305 Winston at., Pittsburg, Pa.; H. K. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Su- burban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer, 108 Freemont st.. Mt. ■ Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to eall of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’I Chairman, San Carlos, Cal.; D. W. Koppikus, Gen'l S. A T„ Oakville, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sara Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen'l S. A T., 1009 F.ast 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55— Division covers the Wheeling A Lake Erie am! Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even ing-of each month at Harmon, Ohio; L. L. Gebhardt, Gen'l Chairman, Norwalk, Ohio; C. F.. Baltzer, G. S. A T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; C. H. Rector, Local Chairman, W. A L. E. Telegraph Office. Perry-Payne bldg., Cleveland, Ohio; W. R. Darling, Local Chair- man, Scio, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chair- man, Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56— Division covers Georgia Southern A Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen'l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga.; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S. A T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston A Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 d. m., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st.. Dallas. Tex.; A. E. Laisure. Gen'l Chairman, Corsicana. Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gen’l S. A T., Rice. Tex. No. 59— Division covers Southern Railway Sys- tem. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st., Greens- boro, N. C.; O. R. Doyle, Gen’l S. A T., Calhoun, S. C. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening of each month in Engineer*’ Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E. D' Anjou, Chief Tel., Matapedia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. A T.. Chatham, N. B. No. 6a — Division covers the Queen A Crescent Route (North). J. W. Anderson, Gen’l Chair- man, Oakdale, Tenn.; E. H. Boutwell, Gen’l S. A T„ Box 374, Williamstown, Ky.; E. H. Boutwell, Local Chairman Cincinnati Division. Box 374, Williamstown, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Division, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chairman A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meetings subject to call of Local Chairman. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month alternately at Moncton, N. B., St. John, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. M. Scribner, Chief Tel., Shediac Road, N. B., R. M. Gross, S. A T., Anagance, N. B. No. 64. LEVIS, QUE.— Meets 3d Tuesdey of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., 17 d’Yourville st., Quebec, Que.; Wm. Parsons, S. A T., Riviere du Loup Station. Box 114. Co. Temiscouaia, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:70 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. P. T. Harrity, Chief Tel., Rochester, N. H.; C. E. Scott, S. A T., Box 87, Wolfeboro, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Wednesday each month, McKay's Hal! (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S. ; J. E. Mc- Donald, S. A T-, Belmont, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen A Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman', Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen'l S. A T., Q. A C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71, OSKALOOSA, IOWA— Meets aubject to call of Gen’l Chairman, in Woodmen Hall, opposite Opera House, Oskaloosa, Iowa. A. L. Gardner, Chief Tel., Abbott, Iowa; E. J. Wil- son, S. A T., Laurel, Iowa. No. 72, ST. JOSEPH, MO.— Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m., 623 Mt. Mora Road, St. Joseph, Mo. r. F. Winsor. Chief Tel.. Oneida, Kan.; F. F. Winsor, S. A T., Oneida, Kan. Digitized by Google

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327 The Railroad Telegrapher. No- 7* — Divition covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’I Chairman. Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kempkes, Gen’I S. & T„ Nevada, Iowa. 77. DENVER, COLO.— Meets ist Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T., 935 17th st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen’I Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen’l S. & T., Stringer, Miss. No. 81— Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- - man. 1-.. 1*. Collier, Gen'l Chairman, care C. M. Ry , Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen 1 S. fit T., Granite, Colo. No. 8a— Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’I Chair- man or Local Chairman. R. E. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Smithsburg, Md.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen 1 S. & f., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. Local Chairmen Maryland Division: C. E. StoufTcr, Edgemont, Md., First District; R. E. Smith, Smithsburg, Md., Second District; J. Harry Blocher, Alesia, Md., Third District. Local Chairmen West Virginia Division: J. C. Boor, Beryl, W. Va., Eastern District; J. A. Hickerson, Davis, W. Va., Western District. No. 83— Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen'l Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; F. J. Crozier, Gen’l S. & T., Milo Jet., Me. No. 88— Division covers the Texas Sr Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. E. Sledge, Gen’l Chairman, Pelican, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen'l S. & T.. Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSION, MASS. — Meets :st Saturday each month at 8 p. m. in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at to a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Teh, No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, III. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., S529 Evanston ave., Chicago, 111. No. 92— Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’l Chairman. Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen 1 S. & T.f 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93— Division covers the Illinois Centra] Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. P. Moore, Gen’I Chairman. Y. & M. V. Line, Lula, Miss.; G. D. Clements, General Chairman, Indianapolis Southern Rail- way, Bloomfield, Ind.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN. MISS.— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Miss.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelville, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95. PORTLAND, ME—Meet. 3d Thursday of each month at 546^ Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; A. I.. Prior, S. & T., East Lebanon, Me. .Vo. 96— Divison covers Chicago & Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. L. Coleman, 420 Parallel ave., Kansas City. Kan., Gen’l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen’i S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97— Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga. ; K O. Cumming, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T„ is Dinwiddic st., Portsmouth, Va.; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman First Division, Thelma, N. C. ; E. H. Moore, Local Chairman Second Division, Marshville, N. C. ; S. P. McDaniel, Local Chairman Third Division, Hiram, Ga.; W. L. Tidwell. Local Chairman l'ourth Division, Helena, Ga.; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman Fifth Division, Macctenny, Fla. No. 99 COBALT, ONI. — W. D. Cunncyworth, . Chief Tel., Engelhart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S. & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. & T„ 1516 N. Dover st., Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS.— Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. Janies P. Rutledge, Chief Tel., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass.; John F. Mullen, S. & I., 27 Galen st., Brockton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m„ in Concord Hall, Con- cord, N. H. J. T. Turcutte, Chief Tel.,’ Pern broke, N. H.; II M. Clay, S. & T., Gcrrish, N. 11. No. 106, HAGERSTOWN. MD.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John II. Gushurn, Chief I cl., Grcencastle, I’a.; J K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstowm,Md. Digitized by vjOOQlC

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328 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y. — Meets ad Monday each month at 8 p. m., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. in — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles 4 Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T., 318 Concord st., L«s Angeles, Cal. No. 1 13 — Division covers the Ulster 4 Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Halstead Gen’l Cfiairman, Oneonta, N. Y. Tracy Ennist, Gen’l S. 4 T., Oneonta, N. Y. No. 1 14, ANNAPOLIS, ROYAL. N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middleton, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 1 1 5, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief TeL, No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. 4 T., St, Cote de Peres, Que., Can. No. 1 i6-r-Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets ad Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December in places designated by Gen'l Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. 4 T., Chassell, Mich. No. 1 17, SHAMOKIN, PA.— Meets at MUton, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15 p. m.: January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of the following months at 7:30 p. m. : March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. & T., Quakake, Pa. No. 1 18 — Division covers Toledo 4 Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville & Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. 4 T., 22 2 Ash st., Marys- ville, Ohio. No. 1 19 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen’l S. 4 T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie 4 Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. 4 T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 123 — Division covers Minneapolis 4 St. Louis Railway System. W. E. Sloan, Gen’l Chairman, 714 Ermina st., Albert Lea, Minn.; J. C. Sand- mier, Gen’l S. 4 T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys tem. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. 4 T., 71 1 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg 4 Potomac Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. C. H. Boocben. Gen’l Chairman, Ashland, Va.; W'. T. Thomp son, Gen’l S. 4 T., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers, Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown, Gen’l Chairman, 128 North Oakley ave., Kansas City, Mo.; W. J. Edwards, Gen’l S. 4 T., 2422 Lister ave., Kansas City, Mo. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— J. F. Kenney. Chief Tel., Alborn, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, Acting S. 4 T., Kelsey, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman. Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. 4 T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 129 — Division covers Lake Shore 4 Michigan Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blasdell, N. Y., and Local Chairman Eastern Division; E. E. Smith, Gen’l S. 4 T., Stoneboro, Pa., and Local Chairman Franklin Division; J. T. Bearss, Sandusky, Ohio, Local Chairman Toledo Division; A. E. Snyder, Boa 272, Ligonier, Ind., Local Chairman Michigan Division; G. R. Smith, Rockwood, Mich., Local Chairman Detroit Division; E. D. Graham, S07 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., Local Chairman Western Division; D. E. Royce, Rany, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington 4 Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. L. Lamb, Gen’l Chairman, Red Oak, Iowa; J. F. Carder, Gen’l S. 4 T., *50 yi South Central ave., Burlington, Iowa. No. 131— TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon taine. Chief Tel., St. Henedine, Que.; A. Lagueux, S. 4 T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. 4 T., Wilson, N. C\; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond Dis- trict, Whitakers, N. C.; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C.; J. L. Bridgers, Local Chairman Fayetteville District. Dillon, S. C.; J. H. Foy, Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, N. C.; F. T. Murray, Local Chairman Columbia and Win- ston Salem Districts, R. F. D., Cameron, S. C.; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charles- ton District, 155 Calhoun street, Charles- ton, S. C.; W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman Savannah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross, Ga.; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Montgomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. W. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. / 329 No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— M. D. McKeigan, Chief Tel., Leitches Creek, N. S.; S. A. Me- Innis, S. & T., Shenacadie, C. B., N. S. No. *34, JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. L. R. Funderburk, Chief Tel., care Jacksonville Terminal Company, Jacksonville, Fla.; C. C. Aston, S. & T., 235 Waddell st., Miami, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA.— Meets 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal cium. Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T. 932 Pear st. Reading, Pa. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso & South wester n Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen'l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman. i6ox Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; George Lavengood, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. System meeting held at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets ad Wednesday of each month at 1501 Columbus road, Cleveland, Ohio. R. R. Reynolds, Local Chairman, 128 W. Atwood st., Gallon, Ohio. Cincinnati Sandusky Division meets on the 3d Tuesday of each month in the Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio.; J. F. Justice, Local Chairman, 366 N. Grant ave., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman. St. Louis and Cairo Divisions hold joint meetings 1st Monday .of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Divi- sion meets in Room No. 11, 2d floor, Anthony Bldg., Muncie, Ind., on 3d Monday of each month; E. P. Jenkins Local Chairman, 1603 E. Jackson st., Muncie, Ind. Chicago Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Local Chairman; A. J. Hornung, R. F. D. 9, Greensburg, Ind., Local Chairman Chicago and White Water Division. Michigan Division meets subject to call of the Chairman; George Lavengood, Local Chairman, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. P. & E. Division meots at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Chairman; J. E. Schlosser, Waynetown, Ind., Local Chairman. Cairo Divi- sion holds joint meetings with the St. Louis Division; B. T. McConchie, Local Chairman, Marshall, 111. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; H. F. Cook, S. & T., Charlemont, Mass. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkcag. Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman, Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. & T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay & West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Blair, Wis. ; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. A. Gates, Gen’l Chairman, Box 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock. Local Chairman, Petoskey, Mich. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, Gen’l Chairman, Bardwell, Tex.; N. B. Anderson, Gen'l S. & T., Tomball, Tex. II. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and Lines North, Teague, Tex.; G. W. Thorpe, Local Chairman, Normangee, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. & D. C. Ky- System. C. E. Weaver, Gen’l Chairman, Box 405, Quanah, Tex.; J. M. Erwin, Loca Chair- man 3d and 4th Divisions, Tascosa, Tex.; L. C. Whitaker, Local Chairman W. V. Lines, Asper- mont, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 405, Quanah, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen 1). Gorman, Gen 1 Chairman, Mauk, Ga. N. 11. Bach, Gen’l S. & T., Manchester, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. & T., Sims, N. C. No. 148 — Division covers Grand Trunk Western Ry. System. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chairman, Marcellus, Mich.; J. W. Case, Gen’l S. & 1 ., Otterburn, Mich. No. 151 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y. ; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S. & I ., Dresden Station, N. Y. ; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa , Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands. Hawes Cave, N. Y.. and E. I1. Lawrence, 7 High st., Oneonta, N. Y. ; Local Chairmen Susque hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smiths Basin, N. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Engle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Station, N. Y., and O. C. Benjamin, Dresden Station, N. Y., Local Chair men Champlain Division. 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330 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. iS3 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. 4 T.. St. Louis. Mo. No. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. in. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton, Ont. W. H. Staniland, Chief Tel., Grimsby, Ont.; E. D. Armstrong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day- light meeting, 1st Tuesday of each month, at 10:00 a. m. Night meeting, 3d Saturday of each month, at 7:00 p. m. Chas. N. Griffin, Chief Tel., 3136 Washington st., Jamaica Plain, Bos- ton, Mass.; James Melville, S. 4 T., 2 Kear- sarge ave., Roxbury, Boston, Mass. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban cars front either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. T. or C. T. U. A. Special meetings subject to call of President. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 2d Thursday of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles' Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis; B. A. Gothomp- - son, S. & T., 740VS Thirty-eighth st., Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y.— Meets subject to call of the President at “The Plaza,’’ 141st st. and Edgecotnb ave., New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th st. and 8th ave.. New York City; E. Neumueller, S. & T., 126 Uni«n st., High Bridge, New York City- KAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA. — Meets at Picket Camp Hall, 307 N. 7th st., 2d Saturday night of each month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL.— Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. & St. P.. C. & G. \V„ and I. C. Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres, 145 Delaware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second at., Freeport. III. DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA. — Meets *d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. ra., Federation Hall. All up to date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brother! cordially invited to attend. C. II.-Liv*ey, Prea., East Point, Ga.; Mra. E. B. Smith, Box 7*6. Atlanta, Ga.; Misa Dita May West. S. 4 I.. 319 E- Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club) — Meet* 1st Saturday and 3d Thursday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. All O. R T. members are cordially invited t»> attend Matters of interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, President, 6412 South Sangamon at., Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose. S. 4 T.. 2157 Ridg* ave., Evanston, 111. D. O. R. T. CLUB (Denver O. R. T. Club) — Meeta 8 p. m., 3d Thuraday of each month at the Albany Hotel. All O. R. T. members ate , cordially invited to attend. Tliia club is organ ized more particularly in the interest of teleg rapherg employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C. L. Cheney, President, 935 17th st., Denver, Colo.; D. O. Shoults, Secretary-Tress urer, Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TKLEGKA PHERS’ CLUB — Meets 8 p. m., the second Friday of each month in Labor Temple. 14th st. and Woodland ave., Kansas City, Mo. John Hjalmer, President, 701 West Sixteenth st., Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, Secretary- Treasurer, 1118 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg raphers’ Club)— Meets 8 p. m. the 1st and 3d Thursdays each month, at Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Neb. Joseph Ackerman, President, 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jaa. Freeder, S. 4 T., 4826 Poppleton ave., Omaha. Neb. All O. R. T. members are cordially in vited to attend. This club is organized more particularly in the interest of telegraphers em ployed on all roads entering Omaha. f HE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — V. B. Turner, President, Ewing, Ind.; E. H. Boutwell, Secretary-Treasurer, Box 374, Wil liamstown, Ky. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 3 |>. m- and 7:30 p. m. the 3d Saturday of each mnntlf at Assembly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa. M. J. Collins, President, care of C. R. l. 4 P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, Secretary-Treasurer, 1429 West 12th at., Dei Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS 0. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 1*, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and ad st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, Secretary-Treas- urer, 512 South 14th st.. Cedar Rapids, I«wa. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. ' 331 ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB— Meets the 3d Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St. Joseph, Mo.; L. B. Ockerman, President, 423 N. 19th st., St Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, 609 Ham burg ave., St. Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on sec- ond Thursday after the third Tuesday of each month at 8 o’clock p. m., at 5*4 Gaines st., Little Rock. C. C. Jacklin, President, Room 224, Union Station, Little llock, Ark.; H. VY. Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer. Room 23, Y. M C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m. in parlors of Y. M. C. A., corner Second and Washington sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those employed on the C. M. & St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways, are not only invited but urged to attend our meetings and join this club. W. C. Critchfield, President. 938 West_Second st., Ottumwa. Iowa. C. F. Ream, S. A T., Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. second Sunday of each month at the Throop’ Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized in the interest of telegraphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines enter- ing Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the interest of all are discussed. R. D. Stover, President, 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, S. & T., 812 West Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st ol each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, President, Minco, Okla.; J. J- Nichols, Vice-President, Greenfield, Okla., II. T. Snodgrass, Secretary-Treasurer, 1008 W. Lon- don st., El Reno, Okla. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston A Albany Railway — Thos. M. Conlin. Gen 1 Chairman, 10 Prospect ^errace, Springfield. Mass.; L. G. Mambert, Gen'l S. A T., Box 105. Woronoco, Mass. Boston germinal Co. — E. L. Gilley, Gen’l Chair- man, Holbiook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen'l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. *F. D. No. 37. Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway— J. H Carney, Gen’l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair man. Point du Cbene, N. B.; R. A. McMilian, Secretary Gen’l Committee, Cbarlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonaid, Gcii’i Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; K. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad— R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair man, Northport, Ala. New York, New Haven A Hartford Railroad— E. J. Manion, Gen'l Chairman, 5*7 Howard ave., New Haven, Conn.; M. W. Handy, Secretary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Milan, Mich.; J. R. Hefner, Secretary General Committee, Monticello, 111. Digitized by CiOOQle

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332 The Railroad Telegrapher. . Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. • MRS. E. B. SMITH President P. O. Box 716, Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. .Grand Sec.-Treas. ao2i Longwood St., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. MRS. E. L. MATHIS First Vice-President Greenfield, Tenn. MRS. H. P. BILSON Second Vice-President 113 Oakley Ave., Arlington, Baltimore, Md. MRS. J. E. BLACKFORD. . Fourth Vice-President Orland, Cal. MRS. J. B. BENHAM Fifth Vice-President Mankato, Kan. MRS. FRANK OUELLETT. .Sixth Vice-President Box 57, Tecumseh, Ontario, Can. MRS. T. M. BOYD Seventh Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. J. J. CAMPBELL. .. .Third Vice President North Bay, Ontario, Canada. MRS. J. H. McLEAN Eighth Vice-President L'Anse, Mich. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Miss Dita May West, Chairman, 319 E. Georgia Mrs. A. Houston, Nashville, Ont., Can. Are., Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen Centerville, S. D. Mrs. J. R. Hefner, Secretary, Monticello, 111. 1 Mrs. G. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. All sorrespondence for Thi T*l*gbapheb should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis. Mo., so that it will reach hint not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. x, O. R. T. Division 7 6 — Covers the Chicago ft Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen, Gen'l Chairman, Centerville, S. D.; Miss Erma Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs.- B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams, Gen'l S. & T.t Wilson, N. C. Local i«o. 5, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Control Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Chittea- an go Station, N. Y.; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen’l S. & T.. Kirksville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R. T. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y.; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. ft T., South Kortright, N. Y. Local No. 7, O. R. T. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk ft Western Railway. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 10th ave., S. W. Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. Una T. Burton, Gen’l S. & T., Graham, Va. Local No. 8, O. R. T. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, 4159a Russell ave., St. Louis Mo.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. & T., Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meeting subject to call. Mrs. L. E. Crandall, Chrisney, Ind., Gen’l Chairman; Mrs. R. C. Pender, Gen’l S. ft T.. 429 West Sycamore st., Greensboro, N. C. Local No. io, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more ft Ohio Ry. System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Laura Bilson, Gen’l Chairman, 3 Virginia ave., near Park Heights, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gen’l S. ft T., 2021 Longwood st., Walbrook, Balti- more, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. II. Ran- dall, Jr., Gen’l S. ft T., Smitbville, Ga. Local No. 13, O. R. T. Division 62 — Covers the Queen ft Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub ject to call. Mrs. A. B. Willison, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 85, Science Hill, Ky.; Mra. J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. ft T., Oakdale, Tenii. Local No. 14,, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. ft T., Greenfield, Tenn. Local No. 15, O. R. T. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject te call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. ft T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Local Na. 16, O. R. T. Division 44 — Meets ad Saturday af each maoth at 8 p a., in Hall No. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 333 a, Fraternity Hall, 222 4 Harriman ave., Jamaica. N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, 6 Grant ave., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields. Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary B. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, P. O. Box 205, Welland, Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T.t Verona, Ont Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53— Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. It S. A. Ry. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. & T., Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130 — Covert the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Meeting subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers tne Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs.* N. C. Vickers. Gen'l Chairman, DeQumcey, La.; Mrs. L. L. Wood. Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. ax, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie.) Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair- man, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitcbner, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific System. . Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chairman, Calhan, Colo.; Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Minco, Okla. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81— Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Alice Loveland, Gen’l Chairman, Granite, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. & T.t Cascade, Colo. Digitized by LiOOQle

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s m THE RAILROAD $ TELEGRAPHER^ Published Monthly by the Order or Railroad Telegraphers L. W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. Subscription Price Entered as Second-Class Matter December 20. 1912, at the Post Omar at St. Louis. Mo., Under the Act or August 24, 1912. 11.00 Per Year. Vol. XXX MARCH, 1913 No. 3 editorial TNJOTICE — As has been customary in past years, the May number of A N The Telegrapher, which will be the Convention Number, will be gotten out ahead of time, and all matter for that issue must be in my hands on or before April 20th. L. W. Quick, Editor . WINNERS IN PRIZE CONTEST. THE checking of the lists in the prize contest for the year 1912 has been completed, with one or two excep- tions, and the prizes have been awarded. This contest proved to be the most suc- cessful one ever conducted by the organiza- tion, a greater number of members having participated in it than ever before, more members were brought in as a result of the contest and more valuable prizes were secured by the members participating than in any previous contest. Four members secured the requisite number of new mem- ' bers to entitle each of them to a $100 solid gold watch. Thirty-seven members secured the requisite number of new members to entitle each of them to a solid gold watch. Six members secured the requisite number of new members to entitle each of them to a solid gold watch chain. Eighteen mem- bers secured the requisite number of new members to entitle each of them to a specially made emblem watch charm. Thirty-four members secured the requisite number of new members to entitle each of them to credit for a year’s dues in the Order. Eighty-four members secured the requisite number of new members to en- title each of them to a solid gold emblem ring. Digitized by QjOOQle

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338 The Railroad Telegrapher. J. L. Halpiu, o£ C. R. I. & P. Railway, System Division No. 126, bears the dis- tinction of having secured the greatest num- ber of new members during the year. C. M. Brown, of Michigan Central Rail- way. System Division No. 16, secured the second largest number of new members. B. E. Nason, of Northern Pacific Railway, System Division No. 54, secured the third largest number of new members. E. F. Todd, of Burlington Railway, Sys- tem Division No. 130, secured the fourth largest number of new members during the contest. A full list of the prize winners follows: The following-named members are win- ners of a solid gold watch each, costing not less than $100, for having secured fifty or more new members: Div. 16: C. M. Brown. Div. 54: B. E. Nason. Div. 126: J. L. Halpin. Div. 130: E. F. Todd. The following-named members are win- ners of a solid gold watch each, for having secured twenty-five or more new members: Grand Div. : J. W. Robison. Div. 4: D. O. Tenney. Div. 6: C. J. Horiskey. Div. 14: W. A. T. Overstreet, J. L. George, W. M. Jaynes. Div. 16: C. R. Cady. Div. 17; A. C. Grieb, E. M. Coles. Div. 23: R. C. Nisonger. Div. 31 : E. F. Bacon, N. S. Morgan. Div. 32 : Ira Hagler. Div. 35: J. S. Allen. Div. 38: R. P. Keefe. Div. 39: Albert A. Jacob. Div. 44 : Andrew Sater. Div. 46: D. M. Rogers, J. H. Randall, Jr. Div. 76: W. A. Browne, R. B. Boying- lon. Div. 93 : J. H. Wells. Div. 126: J. H. Terhune, C. H. Meador, C. Fleisch, S. P. Ayres, L. Gillaspy. Div. 130 : A. F. Ritter, E. A. Brand, W. B. Schrunk, A. P. LaCure, J. J. Rose, F. W. Andresen. Div. 132: Thos. Sasser. Div. 138: A. J. Hornung, B. T. McCon- chie. Div. 144: Horace Kemble. The following-named members are win- ners of a solid gold watch chain each, for having secured twenty or more new mem- bers: Div. 7 : W. T. Watson. Div. 8: H. H. Spaulding. Div. 17: O. T. Arendt. Div. S3 : A. M. Hammond. Div. 91 : A. J. Shimanek. Div. 126: C. D. Wagoner. The following-named members are win- ners of a specially made emblem watch charm each, for having secured fifteen or more new members: Div. 1 : A. G. Beattie. Div. 8: W. P. Mansell Div. 23 : E. H. Buswell. Div. 33: O. E. Marsh. Div. 43: J. R. Williams. Div. 46: F. S. Baskervillc. Div. 54: M. A. Smoot. Div. 76: E. H. Webster, R. A. Moran. . Div. 93: G. E. Chance, Walter Kelly, J. E. Bull. Div. 126: W. N. Staley, H. M. Hansen. Div. 130: P. H. Miller. Div. 132: W. A. Hollahan. Div. 138: E. P. Jenkins. Div. 151 : G. E. Danks. The following-named members are win- ners of a year’s dues each, for having se- cured ten or more new members : Grand Div. : C. S. Baber. Div. 1 : R. L. Harrop. Div. 7: H. G. Robinson, H. W. Law. Div. 8: R. R. Mclnroy. Div. 17: L. H. Wright, B. S. Ashby. Div. 29: G. H. Foster. Div. 31 : J. P. Neale. Div. 32 : C. C. Larson, J. A. Price, R. G. Bulloch. Div. 33: W. J. Currie, J. Yeager, Jr., C. L. Allender. Div. 39: Paul Woigdka. Div. 46 : O. W. Bledsoe. Div. 59: L. E. Crandall, W. E. Dellinger, J. N. Wallace, C. F. Smith. Div. 76: G. B. Hite. Div. 93: Wesley Stone. Div. 126: O. R. Giffin, M. R. Carter, F. E. Abernathy, W. H. Plum. Div. 129: R. C. Garnow. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 339 Div. 130: C. R. Hunt, D, G. Rixey, D. W. Smith. Div. 132 : M. H. Martin) W. C. Mason. Div. 154: L. A. Collinsworth. The following-named members are win- ners of a solid gold emblem ring each, for having secured five or more new members: Grand Div. : G. L. Long. Div. 1 : O. A. Cowan, C. J. Mitchell. Div. 2: C. O. Lakin, Joseph Derque. Div. 4 : M. J. Harpold, J. F. Jansen. Div. 5: J. D. Townsend. Div. 6: Jos. Ackerman. Div. 7: M. R. Clark, L. G. LaBatt, W. H. Crawford, R. S. Winter. Div. 8: G. M. Currie, L. E. Mott, Chas. P. O’Brien, Geo. P. Alrutz. Div. 1 7: Benj. Lyscher. Div. 20: C. L. Cook. Div. 23: E. C. Rood, C. D. Sill. Div. 29: B. H. Dunbar. Div. 31 : J. E. Lewis, A. G. DeGroff, W. H. Rau. Div. 32: C. C. Lindsey, W. G. Mullens, H. Fellows, C. E. Moss. Div. 33: C. B. Pierce, D. J. McGrath, Geo. H. Harer, H. Davis, W. A. McCabe. Div. 35 : W. J. Brenner. Div. 42: H. E. Herrington. Div. 43 : E. B. Fink, P. A. McKeown. Div. 44 : E. H. Decker. Div. 46: M. H. Sears. Div. 49: G. W. Reed. Div. 59: T. W. Cox, W. H. Cord, R. M. Hall, R. A. Kipp, G. W. Baxter, J. S. Walker, G. D. Groover. Div. 65 : C. E. Scott. Div. 69: M. V. Hickman. Div. 76: R. G. Zuehlke, R. L. Herrick. Div. 93: J. W. Miller, J. R. Youngblood, J. W. Nelson. Div. 97: W. H. Tyree. Div. 120: E. V. Bryant. Div. 126: G. D. Lee, R. M. Graham, J. L. Thompson, A. G. Douglas, H. D. Mar- quis, E. P. Hilton, W. G. Davis. Div. 130: J. F. Frain, R. L. Hale, L. V. Ockerman, W. L. Dickinson, J. C. Glenn, Glen A. Willis, W. L. Kesinger, E. Murphy. Div. 132: M. H. Cox, J. C. Thames, W. T. Ferneyhough, A. P. Chambiis. Div 138: Z. Mitchell, Roy W. Browne. Div. 140: A. P. McLaughlin, O. M. Gra- ham, L. P. McGown. Div. 148: J. W. Vine, G. C. Wherrett. Div. 154:- J. K. Wooten. PRIZE8. (Reproduced from January Telegrapher.) /fcS THE motto of the Order during /-% the year 1913 will be : “Every mem- ber do his duty,” which applies not only in the support of his committee, but also in assisting in “rounding up” every eligible non-member now outside the fold of tlie organization, and in order that efforts may be rewarded, another series of prizes will be given to members securing new members during the year 1913. To the member securing five or more new members during the year 1913, and who fails to secure any of the other prizes offered herein, will be given one of the official emblem rings. To the member securing ten or more new members during the period named herein will be given free dues in the Order for one year, their dues being paid by the Grand Division. To the member securing fifteen or more new members during the year will be given a specially made emblem watch charm. To the members securing twenty or more new members during the period named will be given a fine solid gold watch chain. To the member securing twenty-five or more new members during the period named will be given a fine gold watch. To the member securing fifty new mem- bers during the year 1913 will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $100. In the foregoing contest secretaries and officers of divisions, and all other members receiving salary or expenses, or both, for their services are barred from participation. THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN THIS CONTEST. In order to secure credit in this contest, it will be necessary for the member claim ing the credit to have secured tin petition personally, and not through anyone else. It will further be necessary for the member Digitized by Google

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340 The Railroad Telegrapher. securing the new members to immediately forward to the Grand Secretary and Treas- urer a notice to the effect that the new member has been secured and unless this is done credit will not be allowed. The form of notification should be some- thing like the following: 19*3- L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treas- urer, St. Louis, Mo. I have today secured the petition for membership of and collected $ and have forwarded the petition and money to Bro Secretary and Treasurer of Div. No Please credit me with this petition on prize contest. (Signature) Cert. No Div. No In the contest held during the year 1912, the same conditions as provided herein were prescribed in regard to notifying the Grand Secretary and Treasurer promptly as fast as new members were secured, but several failed to observe the conditions and sent a full list of members secured during the year in December. While the organiza- tion is anxious to accord to every member every consideration to which he is entitled, and even a little more, there seems to be no good reason why members should not comply with the conditions of the contest, which make it possible to check up the lists as the members are reported by the different divisions; therefore, all members are urged to promptly comply with that part of the conditions in regard to notifying the Grand Secretary and Treasurer as fast as new members are secured. Unless this is done, credit can not be allowed in this contest. UNION CONGRESSMEN. IN THE Sixty-third Congress the trade unions of America will be represented by seventeen members. This result has been the outcome of the policy inaug- urated by the American Federation of Labor during the past three congressional cam- paigns. Prior to the time mentioned, men with paid-up union cards in their pockets in Congress were conspicuous by their ab- sence although there have been union men members of Congress prior to 1906. The first union man to be elected to Congress, however, occurred a great many years ago — in 1834, in fact. Ely Moore, a journeyman printer, was elected to the Twenty-fourth Congress, and re-elected to the Twenty-fifth from New York City. He was a member of what was then known as the Typographical Association of New York, which was organ- - ized on June 17, 1831. Moore also was edi- tor of a labor paper, but data is not available as to its title. The brief biography of this early- union Congressman contains the facts that he was born in New Jersey and died in Kansas, and that during the active years of his life was an agitator and organizer of labor unions. Apropos to this subject. Senator Ashurst, of Arizona, on January 2, 1912, while discussing the recall of judges, wove into his address a reference to Ely Moore; likewise paying tribute to the valor and high character of the men who laid the foundation for collective action among workmen. That part of Senator Ashurst's speech referred to is as follows: “The struggle for social justice for the people who perform physical labor has been even greater and more stubbornly resisted. As late as the year 1800 men were severely punished in England for organizing guilds or labor unions, and the condition of the working class was little better than that of slaves. It was not until 1875, m England, that the laws against the trades unions were repealed. In the early days of our own government nearly all the work was per- formed either by slaves or indentured ser- vants, and wages amounted to an average of $1 per day. Heartless writers referred to the laboring classes as the ‘living ma- chines which wealth possesses.’ “When Ely Moore, the first member of a labor union to be elected to the Congress of the United States, was about to take his seat in the Twenty- fourth Congress, there was a movement set on foot to try to pre- vent his being seated. Contumely, scorn and derision were heaped upon him by the reactionaries of that day, who believed that the liberties of the republic were in danger because a member of a labor union had Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 341 been elected to Congress. But the stubborn courage of Ely Moore, his superlative elo- quence, biting sarcasm, and wonderfully piercing analysis convinced the nation that no mistake had been made in sending a member of a labor union to Congress, and so strikingly did this journeyman printer, this organizer of labor unions, this so-called ‘agitator’ and ‘demagogue’ distinguish him- self for patriotism, learning and ability, that he became a confidential adviser of the administration of President James K. Polk. I mention, these circumstances so that those who are supporting this contest in behalf of a larger human liberty will not become discouraged, but will become en- couraged when they reflect how much more intensely heated was the opposition to these reforms in the days gone by. He is wast- ing his time who believes he can stop or stay these forward movements in their progress. The movement, especially in be- half of those who perform physical labor, for a greater share of freedom, for the right to enjoy a part of the creation, of their hands and of their own toil, will inevitably live, for it is as broad-based as the world itself and as deep as humanity.” RAILROAD EARNINGS AND WAGES. DURING 1903, according to the Wall Street Journal, the gross earnings of the combined railway systems amounted to $1,950,743,636, while the wages paid out to the employes amounted to $757,321,415. or 38.82 per cent of the gross earnings. The next highest point reached in this comparison was in 1908, when the gross earnings reached $2,457,821,131, while the wages of railroad employes amounted to $1,035,437,528, or 42.13 per cent. From 1908 up to the beginning of the fiscal year 1912 there was a decrease in the percentages between gross earnings and total amount of wages. In 1912 the gross earnings of the railroads reached $2,895,690,325, while the employes received $1,243,677,738, or 42.95 per cent of the gross earnings. In the ag- gregate this shows an increase in the per- centage of the gross wages from 38.82 per cent to 42.96 per cent, or an increase of 4.13 per cent in nine years. This compari- son, of course, includes all classes of labor employed upon the railways. The Wall Street Journal is emphatic in its statement that the time has come for a halt in the ad- vancing wage scales. It might be suggested to the financial journal mentioned that if the bill now before congress providing for a physical valuation of railroad properties becomes a law, a mighty interesting story can be written which will throw a sidelight upon the railroads of this country and their methods of doing business, especially in the matter of issuing stock that doesn’t repre- sent anything tangible and adding dividends on that watered stock to their “fixed charges” and use it as a club to hold the employes down on the plea that “they are not making their ‘fixed charges.’ ” If a fair valuation is put on each railroad system and its issue of bonds and stocks are limited to its value the “fixed charges” will be so materially reduced that from 20 to 25 per cent more of the gross earnings can be added to the employes pay roll and a hand- some surplus will be left for dividends, sink- ing funds, etc. C. L. LAMB DEAD. CLARENCE L. LAMB, general chair- man of Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway, System Division No. 130, died on the morning of February 13th at 12 130 o’clock at his home in Red Oak, Iowa, the cause of death being pneu- monia. He was born on September it, 1865, and was therefore 47 years, 6 months and 2 days old at the time of death. Bro. Lamb was elected general chairman of the Burlington general committee in March, 1909, and was re-elected to that office in March, 1911. His devotion to the organization and his zeal in promoting the interests of the membership he repre- sented so endeared him to all who were fortunate enough to have his acquaintance that he became a prominent figure in the affairs of the Order wherever he went. He was a delegate to the 1911 session of the Grand Division, being chairman of the Committee on System Divisions, one of the most important committees of the conven- tion. Digitized by LiOOQle

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342 The Railroad Telegrapher. In addition to the honors conferred upon him by his co-workers, Bro. Lamb, during his life, was also honored by the people of his State. He was elected county recorder of Clark County, Iowa, for two terms, and was clerk of the House of Representatives of Iowa for two terms. By his death the organization losses a most zealous worker, and Division 130 a most capable officer, and the sympathies of the entire fraternity go out to his be- reaved family. UNION “BUSTER” QUITS. TIE official organ' of the American Federation of Labor publishes the following interesting news concern- ing C. W. Post, one of the bitterest enemies of organized labor: Information has come to the headquarters of the American Federation of Labor that our old and erratic “Gripe Nuts” friend, C. W. Post, has decided to cease his open hos- tility to the organizations of labor. For a number of years hehas spent large sums of money in advertising his very various brands of wares and incorporating in these ads fulminations against the labor organ- izations. As a matter of fact, he put thou- sands of dollars into the pockets of union printers for which the Typographical Union was duly thankful. Then he conceived the’ brilliant idea of organizing a model labor union, which went by the euphonious name of the Trades and Workers’ Association. When this skeleton was reared to view, with great acclaim, Post offered to amal- gamate with the American Federation of Labor, but his offer was politely declined. In order that the Trades and Workers’ Association might be provided with an ap- propriate headquarters, Post donated a spacious building (with a string on the do- nation), used formerly as a sanatorium. Unlike other unions, a real estate broker was made president of the Trades and Workers’ Association, and “gripe nut” funds furnished for an organizing cam- paign. The real estate broker, however, did not prove to be a successful organizer, and finally, as the story goes, Post has taken hack the sanatorium, disbanded the Trades and Workers’ Association, which consisted of the real estate broker and Post, and has hung out a "to let” sign upon the for- mer headquarters of the Trades and Work- ers’ Association. It is not, contrary to custom to end the chapter of a book or article by the words Selah or Amen, but in this instance we’ll use the appropriate phrase, “There’s a reason.” PRI8ON CONTRACT 8YSTEM. A SPECIAL commission, appointed by the Governor of Maryland to inves- * tigate the Maryland penitentiary has submitted its report. The report charges that the prisoners have been cruelly treated, were inhumanly punished, were driven by cruel and hard task masters, that punish- ments in the main were inflicted to drive the convicts to greater exertions for contrac- tors, that cells we^e found dirty, that men were confined in dark cells infested with vermin, and that they were exploited by the commissary. The blame for the mismanage- ment of the institution is placed upon the warden, who the commission finds guilty of petty graft and falsehood, and that he tried to balk the investigators in their work. The commission, in commenting on the contract system, says : “We find the contract system wrong in principle, and the root of all evils, real and imaginary, existing in the penitentiary today." In commenting upon the earnings for the State, owing to the contract system, the commission says: “We find that the success of the system of penal industry can not be measured by cash earned under such system. We find that the leasing of prisoners to private contrac- tors has introduced within the prison walls subordinate contractors, employes who are interested solely in exploiting the prisoners for profit .We find that the delegation to any extent of control over the convicts to private contractors, whose interests are op- posed to the interests of the State, is unwise, and fundamentally wrong in principle. We find that the contract system has created an undesirable spirit in the inmates of the institution, and that they are inflamed with the sense of injustice at being leased for another man’s profit.” Through the entire Digitized by i^.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 343 report there is a scathing denunciation of the contract convict system, and the aboli- tion of it recommended, as is also the removal of the women convicts to a separate institution. RE8ULT OF ORGANIZATION. THE Western Laborer recently printed an article relative to the real estate holdings of the employes of one of the daily papers of that city. The daily referred to is an employer of union labor, and has, exclusive of carriers and corre- spondents, 189 people on its pay roll. Of this number ninety-one receive $4 per day or more. The writer of the article states that twenty-six years ago only two men employed on the paper were the owners of their own homes, but that at the present time there are fifty-one employes of this concern that are the owners of their own domiciles. While it is probable that many other newspapers throughout the country can show a similar record, yet the facts here sfated, in such concrete form, em- phasize the statements being continuously made to the unorganized in reference to the benefits that come as a consequence of or- ganization. Were it possible to present these figures to the great unorganized mass, it could not but have the effect of at least exciting the curiosity to determine whether the benefits here related are real. This is but one more instance, however, of the great benefit which has been conferred upon the organized as a result of their continu- ity of purpose and their grit in maintaining the organizations to which they belong. It further proves the sophistry of anti-union argument that increases in wages and re- duction of hours only result in creating dis- sipated workmen. AN INTERESTING CASE. THE employers of labor in Great Britain who take interest in fight- ing unions have been treated to a surprise in the operation of the new work- men’s compensation act, which has just gone into effect. Under this law certain courts are empowered with the authority to determine the amount of compensation to be paid by the employers and compensation is based upon the average earning power of the applicant. During the dock strike a casual laborer was employed as a strike breaker and was paid a wage for perform- ing that delectable function far in excess of the prevailing rate of wages. This particu- lar workman was the victim of an accident and the judge, in rendering his decision as to the amount of compensation to which the injured employe was entitled, based his award upon the wages received as a strike-breaker. The judge, while holding that although there could not be made a grade of strike-breakers, yet the fact was that the applicant was a strike-breaker and that was his grade, and assessed his aver- age weekly earnings at ii-fis-iod, and awarded him half that amount during in- capacity. The average earnings of a casual dock laborer are about 17s or 18s a week. An appeal has been taken from the award, the employers insisting that the compu- tation was arrived .at upon an unfair basis, owing to the fact that the workman was employed during an abnormal period. Judgment in the appeal case has been re- served, but it is hoped that the award of the judge will stand and compel the em- ployers of labor who employ scabs to “pay the fiddler.” PRESIDENT WILSON. Woodrow wilson was on March 4th inaugurated as Presi- dent of the United States, and naturally his inaugural address was of more than ordinary interest, inasmuch as it fore- shadowed the policy of administration for the ensuing four years. President Wilson's inaugural address, while one of the short- est on record, was clear and concise. His announced attitude toward labor was par- ticularly interesting and gives assurance that efforts will be put forth to institute an era of industrial equity. The following excerpt taken from the inaugural address defines the new Chief Executive's attitude in this regard : “Nor have we studied and perfected the means by which government may be put at the service of humanity, in safeguarding the Digitized by LiOOQle

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344 The Railroad Telegrapher. health of the nation, the health of its men and its women and children, as well as their rights in the struggle for existence. This is no sentimental duty. The firm basis of government is justice, not pity. These are matters of justice. There can be no equality of opportunity— the first essential of justice in the body politic — if men and women and children be not shielded in their lives, their very vitality, from the consequences of great industrial and social processes which they can not alter, control, or singly cope with. Society must see to it that it does not itself crush or weaken or damage its own constit- uent parts. The first duty of law is to keep sound the society it serves. Sanitary laws, pure food laws, and laws determining con- ditions of labor which individuals are pow- erless to determine for themselves are inti- mate parts of the very business of justice and legal efficiency.” PARCEL POST. PARCEL-POST business in February was almost 40 per cent greater than in January, as shown by reports to Postmaster-General Burleson, which have just been made public. In February 50,000,000 parcel-post pack- ages were handled, an increase of 10,000,000 over the previous month ; but as February contained three days less than January, the real gain was almost 40 per cent. As in January, the three cities doing the largest parcel-post business in February were Chicago, New York and Boston, in the order named. Chicago sent and received 5,167,000 pack- ages, New York 4,10a, 000 and Boston 1,326,- 000, most of them in each case being of the cent class. Cleveland moved from sixth place in January to fourth in February, while Philadelphia dropped from fourth to sixth. St. Louis remained fifth. Each of the six places named handled more than 1,000,000 packages in February. Other cities in order of business follow: Jersey City, Brooklyn,. Detroit, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Nashville, Kansas City, Mo. ; Buffalo, San Francisco, Pittsburg and Min- neapolis. The reports to the postmaster-general indicate that the mails are moving with their usual dispatch, that the business in farm products is growing and that mer- chants seem to be preparing to extend their business into new fields. During January, the first month the sys- tem was in operation, approximately 40,- 000,000 parcels were handled. These figures are based on the amount of business done at fifty of _the largest post offices, where about one-half of the postal business is done. At these offices 19,365,433 packages were handled, and the business during the second two weeks exceeded the first two by more than 5,000,000 packages. Chicago exceeds all other cities in the number of parcels handled, with a total of 4,168,153, with New York following with 3,519,788; Boston, 1,151408; Philadelphia, 1,035,000; St. Louis, 917,809; Cleveland, 879,768; Brooklyn, 834,- 000; Detroit, 510,072; Cincinnati, 412,381, and Kansas City, 357,102. Eight hundred and seventy new members were initiated into the Order during the month of February. Governor Dunne of Illinois in his inaug- ural address advocated the initiative and referendum and municipal ownership of public utilities. The school teachers of Colorado are agi- tating organizations as a means of securing better remuneration for their services. The government of England has an- nounced its intention of placing its print- ing orders with only such firms as employ their workmen eight hours per day. Digitized by ^ ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 345 A bill has been introduced in the legis- lature of Manitoba by the government, pro- hibiting the employment of white women or girls in any place of business owned or managed by Chinese or Japanese. President Taft vetoed the immigration bill containing the literacy test. The Sen- ate passed the bill over his veto, but the House of Representatives failed to do so ; consequently the measure fails to become a law. The May issue of The Telegrapher, which will be the convention number, will go to press in advance of the usual date. All correspondence for that issue must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before April 20th. A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution of Pennsylvania to give municipalities authority to regulate the hours, wages and conditions of labor on public works, was recently unanimously passed by the House of Representatives. The Tacoma (Wash.) Tribune, in its issue of February 20th, carries the follow- ing brief item: “Pleading guilty to a charge of violating the F.ight-hour Law in regard to telegraph operators, the Taconta- Fastern Railroad was fined $too yesterday afternoon in the federal court.” It is reported, by the State Department, officially that the Legislature of North Carolina has given its approval to the proposition of favoring the proposed con- stitutional amendment providing for the direct election of Senators by the people. North Carolina is the sixth State so far favorably recorded on the proposition, the other five being Michigan, Minnesota, Mass- achusetts, New York and Arizona. The Colorado women’s eight-hour law covering mercantile, manufacturing and mechanical establishments is in operation. This law failed of passage in two or three legislatures, but was finally placed on the ballot at the last election and went to a vote of the people and was carried by approxi- mately eighty thousand majority. The Re- tail Association of Denver, which comprises some of the largest mercantile establish- ments in Colorado, have decided to open their stores at 8 130 a. m. and close at 5 130 p. m., with one hour off for lunch. One of the last acts of the late Congress, which adjourned on March 4th, was to pass a bill creating a new Cabinet position, to be known as the Secretary of' Labor, and President Wilson, in making his selections for Cabinet positions, appointed Congress- man William B. Wilson, of Pennsylvania, to that position. It will be remembered that Mr. Wilson was for many years grand secretary and treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, and he is today a member of that organization in good stand- ing, and this is probably the first instance where a bona fide union man has occupied a Cabinet position in the United States. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of January, 1913, shows that there were 68,948 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month ; that there were 1,018 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots. 33; insane and epileptic, 16; loathsome or dangerous contagious diseases, 170; likely to become public charges, 412; mentally or physically defective, 185 ; contract laborers, 40; accompanying aliens, 31; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parents, 17; assisted aliens, 4; criminals, 3S; poly- gamists. 4 ; anarchists, 1 ; prostitutes and procurers, 46; without passport. 4: under provisions of Chinese exclusion act, 19 Compulsory adoption by all interstate railroads of the block signal system is the important recommendation of the block signal and train control board just made in its final report to the Interstate Commerce Commission. This board was created by Congress in 1907. “The develop- ment of the automatic train stop.” says the report, "has proceeded far enough to war- rant the expectation that by its use greater safety can be secured in the operation of trains. Railroads should be given to under stand that the automatic train stop must be Digitized by LiOOQle

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346 The Railroad Telegrapher. developed by them as rapidly as possible.” The board also recommends that railroad tracks be properly enclosed and laws against trespassing be enforced. Industrial accidents occurring to 454 in- dividual working people in Canada during the mdnth of December, 1912, were reported by the Department of Labor. Of these, 97 were fatal and 357 resulted in serious in- juries. In the preceding month there were 114 fatal and 359 non fatal accidents re- ported, a total of 473, and in December, 1911, there were 84 fatal and 193 non-fatal accidents, a total of 277. The number of fatal accidents reported in December, 1912, was, therefore, 17 less than in the preced- ing month and 13 more than in December, 1911. The number of non-fatal accidents reported in December, 1912, was 2 less than in the preceding month, and 164 more than in December, 1911. Altogether, there were 19 less industrial accidents reported in De- cember, 1912, than in the preceding month, and 177 more than in the same month of the preceding year. The Postmaster General, in his annual report, which was recently transmitted to Congress, again recommends that the tele- graph lines of the United States should be taken over by the Government and oper- ated in connection with the postal service. That part of his report which refers to the telegraph lines, in part, is as follows: “In the last annual report the opinion was expressed that telegraph lines in the United States should be made a part of the postal system and operated in conjunction with the mail service. It is believed that under proper management such a consolida- tion would result in important economies and permit adoption of lower telegraph rates. Now that a postal savings system has been established and a parcel post provided for, there would seem to be no better oppor- tunity for the profitable extension of our postal business than through the adoption of a government telegraph system." Preliminary work has been begun by the Interstate Commerce Commission to investi- gate the telephone and telegraph lines. This inquiry was referred to the commission be- cause of the Attorney-General’s decision not to proceed under the Sherman anti-trust law against the American Telephone and Tele- graph Company and the Bell system. Chair- man Lane has begun plans for the inquiry and it may ultimately develop the broad policy of the desirability of competition in telephone service. Investigation, not only will be nation-wide in its scope, but will be the most extensive ever undertaken by the commission. It is expected that the juris- diction of the commission over many of the 20,000 telephone companies in the United States may be attacked. Most of them are local companies, but it probably will be held that such of them as may form , links in interstate lines are subject to the commis- sioners jurisdiction. Another question to be considered by the commission is whether it is advisable from the public viewpoint to have telephone and telegraph lines linked. The receipts and expenses of steam rail- ways for_the month of October, 1912, which has just been compiled, are greater than for any other month in their history. The net operating revenue, which is the gross in- come before anything has been taken om for taxes and rentals, interest on bonds, appropriations for betterments, or divi- dends, averaged $15.71 per mile of line per day, which contrasts with $13.74 for Octo- ber, 1911, an increase of $1.97. This is an increase per mile of line for the month of $61.13, or 14.4 per cent. This monthly sum- mary for October covers 220,036 miles of line and about 90 per cent of all the steam railway mileage of the United States. The aggregate net operating revenues for this mileage was $147,440,518, which is greater by $14,870,125 than that for October, 1911. Digitized by i^.ooQLe

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and D. W. Hunt, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. R. Weyl. a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. D. J. Rood, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. F. Larson, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. L. Towns, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. A. Forche, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Ed. Wholihan, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. F. C. Porter, of Adrian. Mo., a girl. To Bro. and Sister T. T. Cull, of Yuma, Ariz., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. R. F: Withrow, of Dallas, Ga„ a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. D. S. Sumner, of Dun- bar, Neb., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. M. Weber, of Burr Oak, Ind., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. T. E. Riley, of Belle- ville. 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. M. Cheney, of May- wood, 111., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. K. Miller, of Pied- mont. Ala., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. P. E. Taylor, of O’Brien, Fla., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. D. Donaldson, of Stites, Idaho, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. A. Morrison, of Chicago, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. H. Blanton, of Green, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. J. Dewitt, of Geary, Okla.. a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. B O. Wilson, of O’Neal, Ark., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. W. Harris, of Guerryton, Ala., a girl To Bro. and Mrs. J. S. Gorman, of Pow der Springs, Ga., a girl. To Bro and Mrs. Wm Rushford, of Benton, W. Va., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Theo. Boulay, of Joliette, Que., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. P. Joyce, of Shopiere, Wis., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. B. E. Emerick, of Hyndthan, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. G. Straley, of Mt. Pleasant,. Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. A. Prohel, of South Wanatah, Ind., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. Helmbock, of Evansville, Ind., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. R. Tillotson, of Tingley, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. G. Jollyniorc, of Chester, N. S., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. R Howell, of Coffeyville* Kan., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. S. R. Baker, of Elgin, III., twins, boy and girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. A. Meyer, of Cleveland, Ohio, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. C. Murray, of North Bend, Ohio, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. E. Pooler, of Punxsutawney, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. A. Gresh, of • Northumberland, Pa., a boy. The following marriages have been re ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher : Bro. L. E. Sigmon, of Div. 59, to Miss Eva Stacy. Bro. L. H. Morris, of Div. 138, to Miss Ruth Harper. At Brush, Colo., Bro. C. C. Field, of Div. 130, to Miss Kate Kull. At Nescopeck. Pa., Bro. Claude Ever, oi Div. 17, to Miss Helen Feth At Cumberland, Md.. Bro F \V Knigln. of Div 33, to Miss Stransburj Digitized by LiOOQle

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348 The Railroad Telegrapher. At Rocky Mount, N. C., Bro. Chas. Bolick. of Div. 132, to Miss Hales. At Meyersdale, Pa.. Bro. Robert B. Ellis, of Div. 33, to Miss Ellen A. George. At Goldwaite. Tex., Bro. J. T. Cross, of the Grand, to Miss Minnie Bowden. The Telegrapher- extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. G. L. Knapp, of Div. 20. Bro. F. M. Bowline, of Div. 32. Bro. Frank Morrison, of Div. 8. Floral Offering of St. Joseph Division, Burlington Railway System, Division No. 130, at funeral of their late General Chairman, C. L. Lamb. Mother of Bro. E. Manion, of Div. 8. Father of Bro. C. A. Kent, of Div. 7. Mother of Bro. C. H. Claus, of Div. 2. Wife of Bro. J. M. Clark, of Div. 8. Mother of Bro. Jesse Brink, of Div. 29. Father of Bro. W. A. Tuck, of Div. 33- Father of Bro. H. C. Kline, of Div. 92. Mother of Bro. P. H. Hayes, of Div. 44. Father of Bro. Fred D. Smith, of Div. 32. Mother of Bro. W. N. Duplisea, of Div. 7. Sister of Bro. Emil Marshall, of Div. 17. Bro. Benjamin M. Mahoney, of Div. 33. Wife of Bro. C. F. Harmon, of Div. 96 Mother of Bro. Pearl Ford, of Div. 138. At Chicago, 111.. Bro. H. S. Platt, of Div. '30- Mother of Bro. G. M. Hurd, of the Grand Div. Brother of Bro. August Bansback, of Div. 130. Wife of Bro. W. H. Hardcastle, of Div. 59. At El Paso, Tex., Bro. M. A. Cater, of Div. 53. Father of Bro. W. A. Armstrong, of Div. 126. At Billings, Mont., Bro. E. J. O'Meara, of Div. 54. At Narrows. Va., Bro. T. H. Wilkinson, of Div. 14. At Avalon, Wis., father of Bro. E. R. Voltz, of Div. 23. At Walnut, 111., son of Bro. L. C. Sprin- kle, of Div. 130. At Wananish, N. C., sister of Bro. E. M. Pate, of Div. 132. At Huntingburg, Ind., wife of Bro. J. A. Wood, of Div. 59. At Detroit, Mich., Bro. Thaddeus B. Moon, of Div. 16. At Williamsport, Pa., wife of Bro. E. K. Harris, of Div. 17. At Jefferson, Ohio, mother of Bro. H. C. Herrick, of Div. 51. At Chester, III., mother of Bro. E. F. LaBrier, of Div. 34. At Waynesville, Ga., sister of Bro. A. P. Herrin, of Div. 132. At Red Oak, Iowa, Bro. C. L. Lamb, General Chairman Div. 130. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. WANTED. Present address of J. A. Quinn, who worked with me in Canada. If you see this write me care Box 969, Minot, N. D. Jack Hemphill. Present address of F. L. Quinn. “QN," if you see this write me. D. C. Roche, So. Sunbury, Mass. Present address of J. G. Olsen, who worked for Western Pacific at Gerlach, Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 349 Nev., in December, 1911. ‘'Ole,” if you see this write me. J. A. Montague, 553 Van Ness av., San Francisco, Cal. Present address of Operator or Agent J. W. Burgess; last heard of was agent at Blakeley, Minn., in 1906. I have some business for you. W. C. Hamilton, Belle Plaine, Minn. Present address of W. D. Shepherd ; last heard from was working for C., St. P., M. & 0. Ry., at Washburn. “Shep,” if you see this please write. H. A. Patterson, 687 Broadview av., Toronto, Ont., Can. Present address of John J. Nilan, worked for ’Grand Trunk at Danville, Me., August 19, 1909, and later at Fabyans, N. H. W. G. Mutch, Care W. R. Smith, Tuscaloosa. Ala. Present address of Opr. H. I. Harvey ; last heard of worked as operator at various G. T. P. Ry. stations in Saskatchewan. G. J. Freeland, Carberry, Man., Can. Present address of Richard Swivell, who worked for Hearst in 1909; also address of 1. R. Taflinger, who worked on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern in 1912. Write me at 1022 Myrtle st., Menominee, Mich. B. L. Polson. Present address of F. McCrary, painter, formerly of Macon, Ga., and also address of L. Pridgeon; last heard of was dis- patcher on Y. & M. V. at Memphis, Tenn. D. M. Rogers, Register, Ga. Present address of John A. Douglas, formerly a train dispatcher at Lafayette, Ind. Anyone knowing of his whereabouts, communicate with Mrs. John A. Douglas, 313 S. 5th st., Lafayette, Ind. Information concerning the whereabouts of John C. Handy, an ex-telegrapher ; last heard of about August, 1912, in Coal Creek. Tenn., with vaudeville troupe. O. B. Handy, Lock Box 43, Norwalk, Ohio. Present addresses of Dr. Debbs, who worked at Maricopa, Ariz., in March, 1912, and F. W. Wenberg, who worked at Oak- land, Cal., in 1906. Boys, if you see this drop me a line at Saybrook Junction, Conn., care N. Y.. N. H & H. R. R. Geo. E. Schau. Information concerning Mr. Harwood A. Wallace, who left Rodman, Fla., via boat about May 16, 1911, en route to Palatka, Fla., on business. Was seen in Palatka shortly after, but mysteriously disappeared from there and has not been seen or heard of since. Was in poor health. Description : 6 feet tall, gray eyes, brown hair and mus- HARWOOD A. WALLACE. tache, strip crown to forehead, weight about 165 pounds, age 37 years. Light, quick walker. By trade a painter, but at times works as landscape gardener, beautifier of country homes and electrical railroad man. W. A. Hollahan, Grand Crossing, Fla. Would like to hear from the following operators who left Iroquois about twenty- years ago: E. M. Fink, II. Fink, Jack Merkley and Pete Mason. Boys, if you see this drop me a card. C. A. Roberts, Box 832. North Bay, Out Digitized by LiOOQle

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350 The Railroad Telegrapher. Information concerning the whereabouts of Lloyd C. Johnson, operator. Height about S feet 7 or 8 inches, very dark hair, brown eyes, large front teeth, upper front tooth decayed, slightly stooped ; claims Atlanta as his home, and to have been con- nected with W. U. Tel. Co. at Griffin, Ga. No card. Married. A. W. Graves, Flovilla, Ga. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 158a, Cert. 1329, Div. 32, for the term ending December 31, 1912. Card No. 1177, Cert. 11, Div. 6, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 2734, Cert. 81, .Div. 59, for the term ending June 30, 1912. Card No. 3687, Cert. 543, Grand Div., for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 1029, Cert. 809, Div. 1, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 11005, Cert. 845, Grand Div., for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 16583, Cert. 424, Div. 62, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 6910, Cert. 29, Div. 130, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 1502, Cert. 113, Div. 64, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card. No. 10865, Cert. 16, Div. 65, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 9134, Cert. 2908, Div. 7, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 1714, Cert. 2461, Div. 23, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 1765, Cert. 1931, Div. 54, for the term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 35165, Cert. 1506, Div. 130, for the term ending June 30, 1913. NOTICE. On January 12, 1913, an operator, at that time assuming the name of Lee, spent the night with me in the office at Sibyl, Ariz., having just left the service of the Southern Pacific Co., and claimed to be on his way to Kansas City, Mo. About a week after he had gone I discovered that all my O. R. T. cards were gone. He has been flagging on them since then. They expired June 30th and December 31st, 1911, and June 30th, 1912. I kept the number of only one of them, Card 1537, Cert. 1227, Div. 32, St. L. & S. F. System, expiring December 31st, 1911. The one expiring June 30th, 190, was issued to Div. 32, St L. & S. F. System, and the one expiring June 30th, 1912, was issued to Div. 53, Southern Pacific. Please look out for these cards. C. H. Coburn, Box 1 13, Benson, Ariz. Digitized by LiOOQle

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NOTICE. A 5 has been customary in . years past, r\ the May number of The Teleg- rapher, which will be the Con- vention Number, will be gotten out ahead of time, and all matter for that issue must be in my hands on or before April 20th. L. W. Quick, Editor. THE AUXILIARY. By Mrs. E. B. Smith, President. THE steady growth of the Ladies' Auxiliary within the past few months has certainly been exceed- ingly gratifying to everyone. Many new locals have been organized. Many new members have been added to all the old locals, and the Grand Division has received applications in bunches. The interest being manifested by the O. R. T. brothers in every section of the coun- try has been astounding. The reason for all this is the fact that the brothers are just commencing to see the good of the Auxil- iary, and the strength it adds to the O. R. T. itself. All organizations, it matters not what they have, have 1 gone through many and varied experiences before they have gained strength to walk alone. The surprising fact is that the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the O. R. T. has had as few pitfalls and obstacles to overcome as it has. We can not say that the pathway of the Ladies’ Auxiliary has been all roses and that we have had no obstacles to overcome, but, when taking into consideration that the Auxiliary is but about four years old, and comparing it with other organizations at about that age, it is surprising the manner in which the Auxiliary has grown, the man- ner in which obstacles have been overcome and problems met. Opposition has been met with cool reasoning, and now the “proof of the pudding” has been made, by the tasting. Educate the wives of telegraphers in what the movement means to them by bind- ing them together in the Auxiliary, and the home will be brighter. Why? Because when the brother starts to the meeting, he goes with his wife’s blessing instead of her frown. Because if he stays a little longer at the meeting than usual, she knows there must be something unusual taking place in the routine of business, and is anxiously wait- ing the news when he returns. Because she is interested in that which so vitally interests her home, and she takes personal interest in welfare of the entire membership. Because she learns how sweet it is to even lay a bunch of wild flowers in the hand that can not gather them. Because she learns the happiness of as- sisting in providing succor for the needy. Because she learns the true fraternalism which exists among the telegraphers. Because she grows stronger in her sym- pathy with the brothers and their families and learns to disregard the folded pages in their lives, and measures only by the pages of the present and the future. Because she brings the principles of unionism into the home, and the very air is permeated with brotherly love. Because the wife does not allow her husband to forget when dues time rolls around, for she knows the true meaning of the O. R. T. Digitized by LiOOQle

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352 The Railroad Telegrapher. Because, if the expenses has been a little greater; sickness, death or misfortune has entered the home — that wife has by some mysterious manner saved enough to send in her husband’s O. R. T. dues. If the Auxiliary grows within the next two years as it has in the past two years there will not be a railroad in the United States but which will have a local of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and hope to see a great meetings, working valiantly among the sick, the down-and-out, atid assisting in ways too numerous to mention. Let every woman, who is eligible to the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and who does not now hold membership, write at once to Secre- tary Pierce for blanks and send them in for a card. Let every brother see that all those in his family who are eligible to membership has a card. Let every local of the L. A. renew their energies toward securing new members. Let every division of the O. R. T. renew their energies to get an Auxiliary started on their line of road. Let everyone go to Baltimore with the set purpose in view to strengthen the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Rock laland Local, No. 22. We have recently organized a Ladies’ Auxiliary on the C. R. I. & P. Ry. System, known as Local No. 22. Local Chairmen are being appointed as fast as possible, and hope to have the division in good working order shortly. Anyone wishing to become a member of our division and not knowing who their local chairman is should address Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Minco, Okla., or myself at Calhan, Colo. We will be pleased to give you any information wished. We would appreciate the help of the brothers in interesting their relatives in the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Yours fraternally, Mrs. J. A. Tracey, General Chairman. Southern Pacific Local, No. 18. Our short write-up printed in the Febru- ary issue of The Telegrapher resulted in several applications being received from the ladies who desire to join the Auxiliary and be present at the convention in Baltimore, Md., next May. Sister Mrs. A. J. Ruther- ford, of Alvarado, Cal., is a new member, and blanks have been mailed to others. We have received a nice long letter from Grand Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Flor- ence P. Pierce, who states she has secured a fine large hall for the convention of the Ladies Auxiliary, and hope to see a great number of the members present from the Southern Pacific Local, No. 18. Anyone wishing to join apply to this office for appli- cation blanks. Rate to become a member in the month-'of March is 90 cents and April 80 cents. Kindly send any news items avail- able each month prior to the first, and oblige. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Wilmington, Cal. Gen’l Chairman. Pere Marquette Railway. The Grand Rapids District Division 39 held their regular monthly meeting on Feb- ruary 8th. Auxiliary matters were taken up and approved, and charter fee ordered paid by this division for the sisters. The Auxiliary is a wonderful help to the organization, and every brother should see that his wife gets the necessary application blank for membership. Sister Ellen Jacob is acting secretary and treasurer until the regular officers are elected, and she will be more than pleased to receive your applica- tion. The sisters on the other divisions, who have the Auxiliary in fair shape, report it as being one of the finest things out, and believing that the Pere Marquette boys want all there is to be had, we take this means of giving you the opportunity to enjoy what others have. We should all think this matter over, and not let a good thing slip by. We should enjoy a large membership and get things going in nice shape, so that our picnic this summer can be handled by the ladies and made a brilliant success. They can attend their meetings and arrange for a pleasant time for the boys now and then, and in many other ways their efforts can add many pleasures to our lives. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 353 Auxiliary cards can only be issued upon O. R. T. cards that are up-to-date and ex- pire with the O. R. T. card. Everybody get busy now and let’s see if we can not swamp Sister Jacob with appli- cations. She claims not. NOTE TO LADIES. Get after that hubby of yours and make him put you in line. You want a card just as much as he does, and you are as much interested in his welfare as he his. I believe you will win if you will speak to him in the right way. Try it. NOTE TO BROTHERS. Get your wife that Auxiliary card, now you have voted in favor of the Auxiliary. Cert. 499. Local No. 21. The last meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Pitman, N. J., on Wednesday, February 19th, the usual crowd was on hand. Sister Horner and Sister Albertson failed to show up, and we will have to send some one to see why they missed. Sister Hitchner moved into her new home on March 1st. Sister Thompson has been quite sick, but at this writing Is getting better. We are sorry Sister Thompson has such poor health and hope she will be able to be on hand at our next meeting. We should have quite a few new mem- bers now, and we hope the brothers will help us get their applications. The charges are small, 80 cents for April, this pays dues to June 30th. The convention will be in Balti- more, in May, so let. all the wives of our brothers get .in line and take a trip to Balti- more and meet the sisters from all over the United States and Canada. We expect our Grand Secretary and Treasurer Sister Pierce at our next meet- ing, which will be held at Sister Thompson’s home. Hope all the sisters will be on hand. Any brother who wishes an application blank for his wife, can secure it by asking Sister Hitchner, Pitman. N. J.. our secre- tary and treasurer. We would welcome all the wives to our meetings, which arc of a social character. You will like it if you once attend. The way to get there is to get your application in, and you will be notified of all meetings in due time. Sister Coles entertained Mrs. Day, of Lambertville, N. J., over last Sunday. Won- der if she gave her an application blank. We hope some brother on every division of the P. R. R., east of Pittsburg and Erie, will get interested and get the ladies to start up a membership. Each division, of course, will send their application and money to Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, secretary and treasurer, Pitman, N. J. The ladies on each division will arrange their meetings and place of meetings to suit their particular division. For any information on this point write Sister Florence B. Pierce, 2021 Long- wood st., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. I would suggest we appoint a committee of four to call on the ladies on the W. J. & S., .who are eligible, and have appli- cations with them to fix them up. We hope the ladies will, on the other hand, con- sider matters and be prepared to give them their applications. We shall change our meetings, when the membership warrants it, to some night the brothers meet and in the same hall, in order to do this we want to increase our membership and get a little cash on hand. The ladies on the Long Island have grand times, and nearly all the ladies there are members. Local 16 is a banner division. It is too bad the train service is so poor for Sister Maurer, Elwood, N. J., yet she is a faithful worker and on hand at meetings. The sisters won’t soon forget this visit to Elwood last fall. They even had apple sauce. Sister Nightingale has been very busy lately, helping her hubby. None envy her job. She aways finds time to do a little more. Sally Ann. Colorado Midland Ry. At this writing we are looking forward to our first meeting. Each one of our four- teen members is busy with her part of a “'log cabin” quilt, which when completed will go to the lucky O. R. T. member of Division 81. Digitized by LiOOQle

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354 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sister Leary, of Sellar, spent several days at Glennwood Springs while on the sick list. Sister Loveland and little son and Sister Cooke have also been on the sick list, but we are glad to Know that all are much improved at this time. We look forward to getting the applica- tions of Mrs. Lively and daughter at Busk, as they are on the list of new “eligibles.” There are several others who should be with us, and we should like to have each mem- ber make an effort to secure one applica- tion. The cost of joining during the month of April is 80 cents, May is 70 cents, pay- ing initiation and dues to June 30th. Sup- pose we ask ourselves this question : “Have I told any of my friends of the aims and objects of the Order, with a view of getting their application?” Don’t let us forget to wear the little pin if you have one. It means a friendly handgrasp now and then, and should you find yourself in a strange community, it might mean that you are showing your loyalty to the Order and your pride in its achievements. This per- sonal pride and enthusiasm toward the Or- der will go a long ways toward inspiring confidence should you be soliciting the membership of a prospective candidate. The write-up goes forward the last day of each month. May I hope to receive a few items in that connection? If you take a week’s trip, or if you are ill, or any of the family is ill, or if you are transferred to another station, would like to have you tell us about it, as it all makes news. Let us not forget our daughters. There is no age limit, as you know, and if they are old enough to know what a card means, help them get one. Very fraternally yours, Mrs. Emma L. Rose, G. S. & T. Digitized by LiOOQle

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<6^ o| /Hr! r A K T I k Vf vJ L j LAN 1 W vJkJ xm # Failure is the price of carelessness. « * * Despise not the day of small things. * * * A contented mind is a continual feast. * * * Many an eloquent sermon is wordless. * * * Some trains of thought go on wheels * * * Time is money and should not be wasted. * * * Doing well depends upon doing completely. * * * A man can be cordial without drinking it. * * * Turn on the backbiter, and say it to his face. * * * Tears come and pass away, but friendship never. * « « Complete knowledge is the key to effi- ciency. * * * It is easier to rest too much than work too hard. * * * Difficulties are things that show what men really are. * * * Holyoke, Mass., gives the firemen a day off in five. Every soul enjoys true friendship. * * * True progress is to do well today, but better tomorrow. * * * Try to want what you have and not what you can not have. * * * The United Mine Workers have 338,980 paid-up members. * * * The path of failure runs along the stream of procrastination. * * f One of the best signs of a well-balanced mind is cheeriness. * * * The man who can not go wrong is usually the man who does. * * « Even the thirst for glory may have its direful after-effects. * * « There isn’t much sweetness in th£ smile that won’t come off. * * * A woman’s idea of a crank is the man who doesn’t like her. * * * The man who borrows trouble is never asked to pay it back. * * * » * « A man’s credit is alw’ays good when he don't need it. » * * Getting things without paying for them is poor economy. * * * Many a man thinks he is dignified when he is only stiff. » ♦ * Many a so-called strong minded person is merely stubborn. Let your first efforts be, not for wealth, but for independence. * * * Always keep a supply of application blanks in your pocket. * * * People constantly looking for trouble growl when they find it ♦ * * There is the mad ami almost universal desire to change the color of a meerschaum pipe. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 357 When the hat is passed we are all willing to put in a good word. * * * Where there’s a will there's a fighting chance for the lawyers. , * * * A man may acquire ease and plenty, but not in the order named. * * * Public opinion is with the union workers. Let our ideals be high. * * * The more a man knows the easier it is to keep his mouth shut. * * * A good way to have all the friends you need is not to need any. * * * It is a wise man who can keep his tem- per ; any fool can lose it. * * * Give us contentment and we care not who invents perpetual motion. * * * The men who do the hard work should be considered for officers. * * * We have all experienced times when hard words came mighty easy. * * * If it were not for sentiment the world would be one huge icebox. * * * Opportunity knocks on the doors of some and on the heads of others. * * None of us can afford to say all the fool things we would like to say. * * * Saving is the first great principle of suc- cess. It creates independence. * * * Whoever has loved knows all that life contains of sorrow and of joy. * * * To be original it becomes necessary for some people to act natural-like. * * * Of all the human emotions, real friend- ship is the strongest and best. * * * If a man has no money to speak of it's up to him to do his own talking “Friend” is one of the most sacred and sweetest words in the dictionary. * * * Some men will sit down for hours and discourse on the evils of laziness. * * * There is no bank account than can bal- ance a sweet, gracious personality. * * * Many a girl with a poor complexion is rich enough to afford a better one. * * * Many a married man spends the rest of his days wondering why he did it. * * * It is easy to forgive your enemies after you have gotten square with them. * * * Many a man is so small that even his own opinion of himself doesn’t fit him. * * * Truth crushed to earth is liable to bob up later on and take a fall out of you. * * * Your own good opinion of yourself will never get you past the pearly gates. * * * Silence is golden. There are a lot of true things which should not be retailed. * * * If other people don’t know that you have it. there’s not much use in having it. * * * If some men were compelled to pay as they go they would never get started. * * * Pessimists, like sparrows, drive away the song birds and don’t sing themselves. * * * • Some fellows get money without earning it. Others earn it without getting it. ♦ * * Every little act, every little word, every little throb, has a meaning of its own. * * * Artists rave about the beauty of the sun set. perhaps they never see the sun rise. * * * Before the same wind two ships pass, one going one way and one the other. You can not control the winds, but \ou can control the rudder. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 359 There are many things that we don’t know, and it is just as well that we don’t. * * * * The hope that something will turn up tomorrow keeps a lot of us over today. * * * Life is not so short but that there is al- ways time enough for courtesy. — Emerson. * * * Be a ‘live wire" in your lodge. Make it your business to meet and talk with the non, * * * ' Carpenters of Schenectady, N. V., have secured a wage increase of five cents per hour. * * * A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else. — Henry Seton Mer- RIAM. * * * The man who is ungrateful in politics will be just as ungrateful in any other path in life. * * * Voltaire wrote : Shun idleness ; it is the rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant metals. * * * People will encourage your fad as long as you are willing to squander your money on them. * * * The average man has a lot more to say about what he is going to do than what he has done. * « * Some people love to hear themselves talk mi well that they listen when they talk in their sleep. * * * All American vessels must carry at least two wireless operators, so that service may be continuous. * * * There are 2,150 local organizations of labor in New York State, with a total mem- bership of 497,000. ' * * * Some of the- blame for the lies we tell ought to be charged up to people who ask our candid opinion. “Know thyself” is a good motto, but you may not be proud of your acquaintance. * * * The American Federation of Labor will have an exhibit at the Panama Exposition. * * * . Teaching an old dog new tricks is often waste of time. It may be more economical to get a new dog. ♦ * * An electrical device has been perfected to thaw out frozen water pipes without opening the ground. * * * Petty criminals escape from jail through a hole in the wall. Great criminals escape through a hole in the law. * * * An eight-hour bill for steam^ .engineers will be introduced at the present session of the Washington State Legislature. * * * Trade unions have made the meeting- room the debating club on economic ques- tions where all meet on equal terms. * * ’ * ■ A Washington woman found fourteen pearls in one oyster. It must have been dressed up to go to the mermaids’ ball. ¥ * * The easiest thing in the world to do is to make up your mind what you would do if you were in some other fellow’s place. * * * Society is composed of two great masses : those who have more dinners than appetite, and those who have more appetite than din- ners. * * * When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our own life, or in the life of another. — Helen Keller. * * * l.et us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.— Abraham Lincoln. « * * The trade union movement should receive the assistance of all fair-minded men in it > efforts to rescue the child from the factory, mill and workshop and place it in the school room. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 361 To discuss a subject with a fool is like carrying a lantern before a blind man. * * * The dictates of fashion have put the ban upon switches and puffs. We will soon know how our girls really look without their disguise. * * * The man who stands at the bottom of the ladder and steadies it, is often more l>cnefit to the country than the one who climbs to the top. * * * , In union there is strength; in strength, knowledge; in knowedge, health, and in health, happiness, and all sensible people want to be happy. The boilermakers have increased death benefits from $100 to $250, and a disability benefit of $800 in cases where both eyes, both hands or both feet are lost * * * Joseph F. Valentine, re-elected president International Molders. has served in that office since 1903. For more than thirteen years before that he was vice-president. * * * No reform, moral or intellectual, ever came from the upper classes of society. Each and all came from the protests of martyrs and victims. The emancipation of the working people must come from the working people themselves. — Wendell Phillips. Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE INSPECTOR’S ROMANCE. ONCE every two months — now a day or two earlier and now a day or two later — Inspector Cranforth had entered the different postoffices on his route and checked up and straightened out affairs. There were postmasters who had seen him grow old and gray since his appointment. They had always found him a pleasant spoken and a just man, but all stood in awe of him. In no department of the pub- lic service is Uncle Sam more particular than in the postal. The cash must balance to a cent with the postmasters, and any man or woman \lho attempts to play tricks with his letters arc certain to be pursued with relentless energy. Inspector Cranforth was generally re- garded as a flint-hearted man. In was un- derstood that he was an old bachelor and had never known what love was. He accepted no excuses from postmasters, and indulged in no flirtations while traveling. At fifty years of age he had got to be part of the route, and no one knew him for just what he was. Outside of his officialism he had a heart as warm as any man’s and one reason — and perhaps the main one — why he had not married was the fact that he had always maintained a home for a mother and a crippled sister. His salary could do no more. One day a windfall came in the shape of a legacy, and if the inspector had dreams of matrimony and a fireside all his own no one could blame him. Those who looked upon the man as flint hearted did not know the ins and outs of the case at the Dover postoffice. An old soldier had been postmaster there for years. When he died his widow took his place. When she died her daughter, Mary, who had known the inspector since her baby- hood. was left motherless, fatherless and almost penniless. It was the inspector who paid a part of the undertaker’s bill ; it was the inspector who had Uncle Biily Smith appointed ; it was the inspector who got Mary Williams a clerkship that practically made her postmistress and financially inde- pendent. Even the girl did not know the extent of his kindness. When he found himself asking why he did it he found himself reply- ing that in two or three years more he hoped to be in a position to marry. At present his feelings toward the girl were merely pater- nal. What they might be in the future he wouldn't discuss with himself. It was said that Inspector Cranforth took more time for inspection at the Dover post- office than anywhere else. Some of the vil- lage gossips said it was because of Mary Williams, who regarded him as a friend and was always glad to see him come, and others said he had his eye on Tillie Lang- ton, the daughter of the village inn- keeper. It was the talk that the two girls were rivals, and the innkeeper’s daughter at least came to believe it and to feel bitter toward the girl in the postoffice. The situ- ation of affairs was just right when there came an official complaint against the Dover postoffice. William Pcnfield, son of Deacon Penfield, was in the habit of sending his old father money from Iowa every month or two. William was of an economical turn and did not want to pay a registry fee or the premium exacted for a money order. The bill was simply inclosed in a letter. The father was inclined to be garrulous and to look upon it as a smart trick to get ahead of Uncle Sam, and so in time every one in and around Dover came to know what would have been more prudent to be kept secret. Digitized by LiOOQle

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364 The Railroad Telegrapher. A money letter was missing. Old Mr. Penfield haunted the postoffice for a week and then wrote to William. William made affidavit that he wrote and inclosed a ten dollar bill on a certain date. It was the business of Uncle Sam to send out a tracer and for one of his inspectors to follow it up. Inspector Cranforth took his time about it, but he finally traced the letter into the Dover postoffice. By that time there was great ado in the town. Old Mr. Pen- field hadn’t hesitated to express his opin- ions that “some one” right in the home post- office had cribbed his letter and abstracted the money, and of course he referred to Mary. She claimed to be innocent, but there were those who held to the contrary, and when Inspector Cranforth arrived to carry his investigation further there was great excitement. To the intense indignation of hundreds of citizens the investigation was held within closed doors — that is, Mary was questioned only in the presence of a justice of the peace. She was nervous and ex- cited and shaken. She admitted her belief that such a letter had arrived at about such a date, but what had become of it, if not delivered, she could not say. The establishment was a combination grocery and postoffice. A person could have sneaked into the postoffice part from the grocery, but he would have had to look over all the general delivery mail to get the Penfield letter. He would have also had to hit the exact date of its arrival. Every incident of the day was recalled, but suspicion could not be directed against anybody. The letter had arrived, but what had become of it was a puzzle. Two hours’ talk was leaving the investigation just where it had begun when the outsiders de- manded that the girl’s trunk at her board- ing place be searched. She went pale in an instant, and as the inspector noticed it a suspicion lodged in his heart. When asked if she were willing she hesitated and finally declined. Even the good old justice, who was her friend, looked at her with pity in his face. The inspector stared into vacancy a moment, and then his mind was made up. “Mary, have you a ten dollar bill in your trunk?” he asked. "I — I” — she stammered. “Have you or have you not?” “Yes, but — but”— "Then you took the letter?” "Oh, I couldn’t have done it — I never did it!” she wailed. “Then where did the bill come from?” “I can’t tell you. Please don’t ask me anything more. I didn’t take the Penfield letter, but I — I can’t tell you !” "Poor girl 1” sighed the justice as he walked across to the hotel with the inspec- tor. ‘T’ve got a duty to do,” was the reply. When the inspector had reached his room, he sat down and wrote out his resig- nation to take immediate effect. Someone else would have to arrest Mary Williams. It was the hardest blow of his life. He had been thinking of her for a month past as his wife. It seemed impossible that she could be guilty, and yet the inspector sent on to take his place must arrest her on her own showing. The jnan was feeling more sore at heart than ever before in his life, when he heard two female voices in the next room. There was a vacant stove- pipe hole just above his head that let every word float through. The women were the innkeeper’s wife and his daughter, and he heard the mother say: “Tillie. where did you get that ten dollar bill changed?” “At the butcher's,” was the reply. “And what did you do with the letter?” “Burned it up. Don’t you go to fretting over things. They say that Mary will lose her place, but nothing else will happen. I want to get Mr. Cranforth in the parlor tonight and sing and play for him.” Ten minutes later the inspector was at the butcher’s, asking questions. He went from there to the postoffice for a few min- utes’ talk with the accused girl. When he had asked a question or two she remem- bered that on a certain date when she had half a dozen letters in her hand she had been called into the grocery part in a hurry and had left the letters on the counter for a moment beside the innkeeper’s daughter. “And now about searching your trunk?” asked the inspector. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 365 She handed him the key in a shame- faced way and said: “I don’t want you to, but if you must then you will find the bill in a letter. Read the letter.” The justice was taken along. The letter and money were found, and both read the letter and replaced it and went out of the room almost on tiptoe. The inspector had never heard that Mary even had a beau. The letter proved that she was engaged to a young man in a neighboring town, and he had sent her the money to save up with more against their wedding. “Why didn’t you tell me this before?” asked the inspector of the girl that evening. “I — I didn’t want to hurt you,” she re- plied. “Hurt me — how?” “I knew you were falling in love with me, and you are so old, you know, and I’d have to say no, you see” — “I understand,” he finished, with a sigh, and, going into his own room, he tore up his resignation and sat down and figured it all out and said to himself : “The girl is right. The man of fifty who has a romance is an old fool 1” He was not entertained in the inn parlor that evening. He never stops there now. The thing was somehow fixed up between the landlord and old Penfield and the government, but it is whispered around that it cost the former a thousand dollars and that Tillie is likely to die an old maid. — By Claude Pamares (Rochester, N. Y.), in Labor Journal. BURIED TREASURE. "The hawk unto the open sky, The red deer to the wold, The Romany lass to the Romany lad. As in the days of old.” 'Twas a fine song, and well sung by Scotson, at our “shivoo” last night, vastly differing from the rollicking chorus trolled by Rob Gates, of “I’m a nipper, I’m a skipper. I'm a navvy on the line With six and thirty bob a week, And heaps of overtime." Thus mused Ganger Ted Roberts as he paced his section one bright spring morn- ing whilst keeping a sharp lookout for any obstacles on or defects in the track, and occasionally throwing a comprehensive, searching glance upon all other property under his charge belonging to the State- owned railway, of which he was a.i efficient employe. The Fettlers’ Union of the Southwestern System had foregathered on the previous evening for their annual reunion, and the events which transpired thereat formed the subject of his thoughts. Ted, from his own point of view, was a success department- ally; he had sereved a term as ordinary navy, was now a ganger; by dint of hard study he had passed the examination, and was awaiting his turn for promotion to roadmaster. He was somewhat surprised to find that from a social point of view he was a failure compared to many men holding subordinate positions in the rank and file of the service present at last night’s function. Smoles’ gang from Marktown brought along two violins, a cornet and flute, from which the owners diverted the audience with choice selections. Comber, from Princeton, recited “Henry the Fifth Before the Battle of Agincourt” with dramatic effect. Representatives from Columbar, Kowna and Ralston contributed their quota to the entertainment of the assemblage. Bob Gate’s chorus was appar- ently the only item that Roberts’ section of Happy Valley could furnish, when, hap- pily for the reputation of that district, the paid pianist was unexpectedly called away. In response to the request for a volunteer to fill the vacancy, Mark Scotson, a member of Roberts’ gang, quietly seated himself, played the remaining accompaniments, as well as a difficult selection, by special re- quest; sang the “Romany Lass” with good style in a good clear tenor, and covered the Happy Valley section, and incidentally himself, with glory by making the speech of the evening. “Evidently a clever, well-brought-up fel- low, more in him than I was aware of. however ; as he has only been with me for a few months, there has not been much Digitized by LiOOQle

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366 The Railroad Telegrapher. chance of judging. I shall draw him out as opportunity offers.” Scotson had reported himself to Ganger Roberts three months previously, with a direction from headquarters for immediate employment as casual hand. He was a tall, slenderly-built man of about thirty-five years of age. Although plainly a stranger to manual work, being physically strong, he made steady but solid progress, acquit- ting himself to the satisfaction of Roberts, who had the reputation of being a hard taskmaster. After the events just narrated, Roberts became a frequent visitor at Scot- son’s cabin, and was astonished to find the extent of his subordinate’s acquaintance with general railway matters. Not only did _ he seem to be theoretically conversant with maintenance work, of which Roberts had made a special study, but he also evinced a surprising knowledge of rolling stock, telegraphy, goods business, accountancy, shorthand, correspondence, and, in fact, of most matters appertaining to the manage- ment of a railway system. The time spent by Roberts with Scotson resulted to the mutual advantage of each. Acting on in- formation gained thereby, Roberts set his gang to work on a new system, with the result that c:i the next annual inspection Happy Valley secured pride of place as the best-kept section in the State. Scotson, who was previously of a reserved, melan- choly disposition, led a lonely life, avoid- ing intimacy with the residents of the dis- trict. Owing to his intercourse with Roberts, he brightened up considerably, and took more interest in matters generally. Finding his visitor to be keen and genuine in his desire to improve himself in every possible way. he gradually induced him to take an interest in literature, and suggested a course of reading from various standard authors, such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Sir Walter Scott, Thackeray, Bulwer Lytton and others. He was heartily amused and gratified by Roberts’ appreciation of the dry humor of Mark Twain’s works. Being a lover of chess, he taught. Roberts the various movements of the pieces, and in a very short time the novice could give the teacher a good willing go before checkmate was called. This was the manner in which time w.as beguiled on many a long evening. Mrs. Roberts blessed the day when fortune sent the stranger to the section, who worked such a remarkable change in her lord and master. He now seldom accom- panied the wild spirits on their periodical (principally pay-day visits) to the town, some few miles away, making merry at the “Travellers’ Arms,” and leaving more than they could spare of their hard earnings with the smiling landlord. The good lady ever had a smile and cheerful salutation for the man who she always asserted was too good for the position he occupied. In her own figurative language, she declared to her gossips that he was a “swan amongst geese, and you may take it from me, he will yet become the bellwether of the flock." Her hearers shook their heads sagely, sug- gested that there was perhaps some shady reason for such an one secluding himself out back, and that “murder will out,” “time will tell,” and many other more or less pointed observations. Notwithstanding these dubious remarks, the good woman stoutly championed the recluse. Many a portion of a dainty repast somehow found its way to the cupboard of Scotson’s cabin. He not infrequently returned home from work to find his mending done, linen washed and ironed, presumably, as he smilingly informed Mrs. Roberts, “by fairy- fingers.” Two years passed away, when one even- ing Bob Gates, who had trollied to the adjacent town, returned and knocked at the door of Scotson’s cabin, where Roberts and Scotson were contesting a battle on the checkered board. “Good evening, Bob,’’ said Roberts. Am I wanted?” “Not this time, boss,” rejoined Bob. “I’ve a letter for the President.” “Who is the president, Bob?” said Scot- son. “You, to be sure,” replied Bob, “and here's your letter.” This was Scotson's first intimation that the men had dubbed him with this cogno- men. Bob produced a much post-marked letter addressed, “Mark Scotson, Esq., Railway Department, Victoria, via Sydney. New South Wales.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 367 “Whoever writ that letter don’t know much about our part of the world,” observed Bob. ‘‘It’s just like addressin’ a letter ’England, via Dublin, Ireland.’ I must turn in, so good-night to ye both,” and Bob departed. Scotson gazed at the handwriting on the envelope. Straightway chess, cabin, Roberts and all else was forgotten save a bright smiling face, a dainty figure waving the smallest of white handkerchiefs from the end of a quay. The lump that arose in his throat as he sadly waved in return and gazed with hungry eyes and heavy heart until it became smaller and smaller, and, at length, faded away as the ship bore him, a self-exiled wanderer, from home and all that made life dear. The past and all that might have been came again before his mind's eye. He thought hard and silently, came from the clouds to earth again, beheld Roberts and the surroundings he had of late become familiar with, smiled somewhat bitterly, and said: “Ah, excuse me, Ted, but the sight of that writing awoke old memories.” Roberts looked sympathetic, and said, “Perhaps you would like to be alone, Mark, and read your letter; we can finish our game some other evening.” “Oh ! don’t go,” replied Scotson ; the contents of this letter will decide whether I am to continue to live here indefinitely or return whence I came.” He quickly opened the letter and read as follows: “Chicago, 14-8-19. “Dear Mark — Come as soon as this reaches you. Everything has been cleared up satisfactorily. Your innocence has been proved. Your old position is open for your acceptance if you care to take it. Uncle joins with me in requesting your immediate return. I would give full particulars if your exact whereabouts were known. Come and all will be explained. “Yours, “E. B." Scotson read the news rapidly, rose ex- citedly, and exclaimed, “At last ! At last ! thank God.” Turning to Roberts, he said: “Ted, I must tell you my story. I have been on the point of doing so for months past, but I forbore. My character, which was under a cloud in my country, is now re- habilitated. An explanation of my position is due to my very good friends, yourself and Mrs. Roberts.” Roberts expressed the pleasure it would give him to hear the story, and Scotson began as follows: “I am, as you have, probably guessed, an American. My parents died when I was a lad of sixteen. Having no relatives in the States, I was thrown on my own resources. I received a fair education, and was suc- cessful in obtaining employment in the telegraph branch of the Grand Pacific Rail- way Company, Chicago Depot. Whilst there I obtained much knowledge of the various departments and sub-departments of the system and of the various duties allotted to each. Always being of a studious and observant bent of mind, I took note of all unusual matters and details relating to the company’s business, and freely referred to text books for information and guidance in every possible contingency. Much of my spare time was spent at the rooms of the Railway Institute, attending the various classes of instruction. There I gave full play to my passion or hobby of acquir- ing knowledge of all branches of railroad business. There it was that I became acquainted with the various matters which occasioned so much surprise to you in the early stages of our friendship. Promotion was rapid to Chief Night Officer, then to Chief Day Officer. Whilst engaged on lat- ter duty I was fortunate in gaining the special commendation of General Manager Butler for arrangements made in connec- tion with an accident to the San Francisco express at Omaha. This resulted in my early appointment to a position on the Ad- ministrative Staff. My early studies now proved valuable. Shakespeare, which you have been recently studying, says : ‘There is a tide in the affairs of men which taken at the flood leads on to fortune.’ I was borne on such a tide, my prospects were bright. I was earning a good salary, en- joyed good health, engaged in congenial work, possessed the conlidincc of the Chief of the road, was deeply in love with his niece, whom 1 had frequently met at various Digitized by Google

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368 The Railroad Telegrapher. social functions held at the homes of mutual friends, I had every reason to be- lieve my affection was reciprocated, and was looking forward hopefully for a favorable opportunity of declaring my love to Elsie, when circumstances arose which compelled me to put a stop to any such intention. "At this time a consignment of gold was to be shipped from Cheyenne Creek, a min- ing town in Wyoming, to the Territorial Bank, Chicago. As train robbers were much in evidence about this period, special rates were charged for its carriage at the risk of the company. I received, instruc- tions from the general manager to superin- tend the receipt, dispatch and transport of the valuable freight, cash value of which amounted to 75,000 dollars. I journeyed to the mine and spent one night at the local saloon. Not caring for the appearance of the rough, hard swearing habitues of the place, arrangements were made with the mine manager to ship the gold secretly next day per the 8 p. m. express, which usually ran through the local station with- out a stop. This was successfully done, the few loiterers on the platform not hav- ing the slightest idea of such a valuable consignment being dispatched. To allay suspicion, the gold was made up in rough, dirty, well-worn canvas packages, which were said to contain merely samples of quartz sent to the city for assay, to be afterwards exhibited at a meeting of share- holders advertised to be held during the following week. Special Officer Drury assisted with the arrangements, and was ap- parently as well pleased as myself to see the gold safely packed, locked up and sealed in the large iron-plated cupboard of the brake van. He, with Brakeman Martin and myself, kept watch and ward over the treas- ure during the journey in two-hour shifts. Nothing untoward happened until our arrival at the Chicago depot, where the bank officials were in waiting to take delivery. Feeling relieved at the satisfactory com- pletion of a responsible duty, I handed the key to Martin, who unlocked the door and signaled the waiting discharging porters to enter the brake van. Whilst I was prepar- ing to obtain the usual official receipt from the bank officer in charge, a surprised excla- mation broke from Drury ; Martin shouted. ‘Empty, by the Eternal 1 How in thunder did they do it?’ I turned in consternation, and found that the gold had disappeared. There is no need to dwell upon the after- part. Inquiries were of no avail. No trace of the gold could be subsequently dis- covered. Martin, Drury and myself were, of course, suspected. They were summarily .dismissed, and the general manager strongly hinted that my resignation would prove acceptable. It was tendered at once. I thanked him for past favors, and hoped that in time the mystery would be solved and my innocence proved. “Elsie, who pitied me in my misfortune, in the course of an interview, acknowledged her love for me. It was somewhat con- soling to find that though all my little world considered my guilt certain, she, despite the overwhelming evidence against me, still be- lieved in and trusted me. It was utterly useless to endeavor to obtain employment in the States. Wherever I went I found that I was shadowed by Pinkerton’s agents, who made known to all likely employers the suspicions that were entertained towards me. I therefore settled my affairs, took ship to ^Australia, spent a few weeks in Melbourne, applied for work in an humble capacity so that attention should not be di- rected to me by Pinkerton’s people, whose agencies are world-wide. I was instructed to report to you for work, and my history whilst sojourning in Happy Valley you are, of course, aware of.” “Judging from that letter, then, your in- nocence is proved?” said Roberts. “It is, Ted,” replied Scotson, “and I leave for home by the next mail.” Roberts expressed the pleasure he felt at hearing of the vindication of Scotson's character and his great sorrow on losing such a good friend. On bidding him good- night, he exclaimed, “My word, won’t the missus be pleased?” Pleased she was in a double sense. First, for Scotson's happiness, as she had a pro- found respect for him; secondly, for the rich opportunity of saying to her cronies, "I told you so,” etc. Bob Gates was instrumental in arrang- ing a special committee meeting of the Fettlers’ Union, at which it was unani- mously decided to give a right royal send- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 369 off to the “President” at the “Travelers’ Arms.” It duly eventuated, many songs were sung, many nice things were said, many toasts were drunk, and Scotson feel- ingly bade farewell to his friends and well- wishers. Shortly after his arrival in the States he wrote a long letter to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, in which he informed them of his reinstate- ment to his old position at an increased sal- ary, and of his approaching marriage to Miss Elsie Butler. The letter also con- tained a clipping from the “Chicago Globe” newspaper, which read as follows : “IMPORTANT DISCOVERY. “It will be remembered that on the night of August is, lg — , 75,000 dollars’ worth of gold disappeared from the locker of the brake van of the 8 p. m. express between Cheyenne Creek and this city. Special Officer Drury, Brakeman Martin and Ad- ministrative Officer Scotson were believed to have been concerned in its disposal. The two first-named were dismissed, and the lat- ter’s resignation called for in consequence. On Thursday last Lost Property Officer Callinan, with his gang, was engaged in stacking and sorting quantities of cases, boxes, timber, lumber, etc., for sale at the south end of No. 2 siding, when they found three large boxes underneath a large pile of miscellaneous debris. On being opened the boxes were found to contain canvas packages in which the missing gold was securely wrapped. Cullinan promptly placed a guard over the boxes, and ’phoned General Manager Butler, who arranged for the gold to be sent to the Territorial Bank, to which it was originally consigned. Special Officr Drury has confessed to his complicity in the theft, and also implicates the general manager’s secretary, Mr. Gideon Fleece. He completely exonerates Martin and Scotson from blame. It was the desire of Fleece to enrich himself and involve Scotson in disgrace. Fleece was aboard the train in disguise on the eventful night. He managed to abstract the key and seal from Scotson’s pocket whilst the latter was asleep and Drury in charge of the gold. When the express stopped for water at a roadside station, with Drury's aid the gold was transferred to a wagon loaded with empty cases and lumber on the adjoining track. The gold was placed in three boxes and securely nailed down. The cupboard was again locked and sealed and the keys replaced in Scotson’s pocket. Martin's at- tention was drawn specially to the forward portion of the train by Drury so that the thieves could effect the transfer without interruption. They were unable to profit by their nefarious act, because having omitted to take a note of the truck number into which the gold was transferred, their subsequent efforts to trace it proved result- less. It is surmised that the truck’s desti- nation was Chicago. The three boxes were supposed to contain old scrap brass, sent up for sale from down the line, and to be portion of a consignment way-billed as ‘a quantity.’ “We are credibly informed that Fleece’s action was dictated by envy at Scotson’s rapid promotion in the service and jealous of his success in the courtship of a young lady to whom Fleece’s attentions were un- welcome.”—By J. J. Lynch, in V. R. I. Review. HIS MOTHER. THE cold gray shadows of the wintry twilight had enveloped tree and meadow and sluggish forest stream in their uncertain mist, the factory chim- neys flung their fiery banners of smoke against the leaden sky, a basso-relievo that would have made Rembrandt himself re- joice, and the hum of never-ceasing ma- chinery in the little town rose above the r sh of the river like the buzz of a gigantic insect. Charles Emery, the day superin- tendent in the rolling mills, was just re- turning to his home, having been relieved by the night superintendent, and as he walked along, his feet sounding crisply on the hard, frozen earth, he whistled sojtiy to himself as light-hearted as a bird. “You're going with us tonight, Charley, to the opera ?” cried a gay voice, and two or three young men came by. For upon that especial evening there was to be an opera in the little town, a genuine New York company, with a chorus, a full orchestra and all the paraphernalia of scenery and costume which provincial resi- Digitized by LiOOQle

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370 The Railroad Telegrapher. dents so seldom enjoy, and the younger population were on the qui vive of delight- ful expectation. “I am going,” said Emery, slowly; "but not with you !” “But you will change your mind, though,” said Harrison, “when you hear that Kate Marcy is to be of our. party— Kate Marcy and the Miss Hallowells and Fanny Hewitt. There are eight of us going. We’ve kept a seat on purpose for you 1” “I have engaged myself to another lady,” said Emery. Harrison laughed. “Well, I’m sorry for it.” said he; “but Miss Marcy is not a girl who need pine for a cavalier. We’ll keep the seat for you until a quarter of eight. And let me give you a warning, old fellow ! Kate Marcy is a high-minded girl — it won’t do to trifle too much with her !” Charles Emery went on his way rather graver and more self-absorbed. He had asked his mother the day before to go, and his mother's eyes had brightened with genu- ine delight. “Your father often used to take me, Charley,” she said, “when we were young people and lived in New York. But it is twenty years and more since I have been to an opera. And if you’re quite sure, dear, that there is no young lady whom you would rather take — ” “As if any young girl in the world could be to me what my own darling mother is 1” replied Emery, smiling across the table to her. “Then I shall be delighted to go,” said Mrs. Emery. And her voice and eyes bore witness to the truth of her words. But now that a regular party had been organized, and Kate Marcy had promised to join it, things looked different to the young maq. For a moment he almost regretted that he had engaged himself to take his mother. "She would be as well pleased with any concert,” he said to himself, “and I should have the opportunity of sitting all the evening next to Kate Marcy. I’ll ask her to let me off this time. She won’t care.” But when he went into the little sitting room of their humble domain and saw his mother with her silvef-gray hair rolled into puffs on either side of her almost un- wrinkled brow, her best black silk donned, and the opal brooch she owned pinned into the white lace folds at her bosom, his heart misgave him. “I have been trimming my bonnet over with some violet-velvet flowers,” said she, smiling, “so as to do you no discredit, Charley ; and I have a new pair of violet kid gloves. And now you must drink your tea. I’ve made some of your favorite cream- biscuit, and the kettle is nearly boiling. Oh, Charley, you’ll laugh at me, I’m afraid, but I feel like a little girl going to her first children’s party. It’s so seldom, you know, that a bit of pleasure comes in my way!” And then Charles Emery made up his mind that his mother was more to him in her helpless old age and sweet, affectionate dependence, than any blooming damsel whose eyes shone like stars and whose cheeks rivalled the September peach. “Going with some one else !” said Kate Marcy, rather surprised and not exactly pleased. She was a tall, beautiful maiden, the belle of C — , and rather an heiress in her own right. She liked Charles Emery, and she rather surmised that he liked her. And when she had been studying up her toilet for the opera, she had selected a blue dress, with blue flowers for her hair and orna- ments of turquoise, because she had once heard Mr Emery say that blue was his favorite color. “Going with some one else !” she repeated. "Well, he has a right to suit himself.” And she kept within her own soul the jealousy that disturbed her all the while she was sitting waiting for the great green curtain to be drawn up, until, of a sudden, there was a slight bustle in the row of seats beyond, and Emery entered with his mother. Then Kate’s overgloomed face grew bright again. She drew a long breath of relief and turned to the stage; it was as if the myriad gaslights had all of a sudden been turned up, as if all the mimic world in the opera house had grown radiant. Never was a voice sweeter to her ears than the somewhat thin and exhausted Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. m warble of the prima donna; never did scenery glow with such natural tints or footlights shine more softly. Kate Marcy declared the opera was “perfection!” “Yes; but,” said pert little Nina Cum- mings. "do look at Charley Emery with that little old woman; why couldn’t he have come and sat with us?” Kate said nothing. In the crowd now surging out of the aisles of the little opera house she could scarcely venture to ex- press her entire opinion, but she said in a low, earnest tone: “I don’t know what you think of it, Nina, but I, for my part, respect Mr. Emery a thousand times more for his kindness' to his mother.” And, almost at the same second, she found herself looking directly into Char- ley’s eyes. For a moment only. The crowd sepa- rated them almost ere they could recognize one another, but Kate felt sure — and her cheeks glowed scarlet— that he had heard her words. “Charley,” said little Mrs. Emery, look- ing into her son’s face as they emerged into the veil of softly falling snow which seemed to enwrap the whole outer world in a dim, dazzling mystery, “who was that girl with the large blue eyes and the sweet face wrapped into a white fleecy sort of hood — the one who said she respected you?” "It was Kate Marcy, mother." "She has the face of an angel,” said Mrs. Emery softly. The next day Charley went boldly to the old Marcy homestead, whose red brick gables, sheeted with ivy, rose up out of the leafless elms and beeches, just beyond the noije and stir of the busy village. “Miss Marcy,” lie said, “I heard what you said last night.’’ "It was not meant for your ears, Mr. Emery,” said Kate, coloring a soft rosy pink. “But,” he pursued, looking her full in the face, “I can not be satisfied with that, Miss Marcy, I want a warmer feeling. If you could teach ypurself to love me — ” The dimples came around Kate Marcy’s red lips, wreathing her smile in wondrous beauty. “Mr. Emery,” she said, “I do love you. I have loved you for a long time,” And Charley went home, envying neither king nor prince. “But I never should have loved you so dearly,” his young wife told him afterward, "if you hadn't been so kind to that little mother of yours. In my eyes you never looked so handsome as when you stood bending over her gray head in the crowded hall of the opera house that night.” — James- town (N. Y.) Union Advocate. THAT MESSAGE— WHAT MESSAGE? THE night operator at Holbrook, Dennis Holland, awoke with a start, rubbed his eyes, glanced at the clock and answered the dispatcher. It was now 3.25 a. m„ just twenty minutes until No. 9, the fast mail, was due. Hol- land had been dozing at the ticket window when he was awakened by the office call. The dispatcher asked him, “Who reported bridge on fire?” "Who reported what?” said Holland. “The bridge — give me details.” “What do you mean?” “What do you mean by that message?” “What message?” Then the chief dispatcher came to the wfre and said : "Thought it strange. We called you ten minutes after received message. No. 9 will be at Stateline (first station east) in ten minutes, lock office, run to bridge, examine, return, report. Hurry up now, I don’t want to delay No. 9.” Holland left the key open a moment in hesitation, then — there being nothing else to do in his confused mind — “O. K’d” the message and closed his key. When he had hurriedly lighted his lantern and locked the door, he hastened down the track on a slow trot, thinking as he ran how long he had slept, and during that time what could have happened. What did the dispatcher mean by the bridge being on fire, and what message? The mile seemed ten miles, and all the time, he was more and more per- plexed and bewildered ; Holland would have turned back, but blind duty spurred him on. At last he came to the bridge, and in the blackness of the night he saw the Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. I 373 and close, but hearing no footsteps he tried to dismiss it from his mind, when he heard the sound of a key being inserted in his office door and the lock was turned, the door opened. A figure clad in white, girl- ish in appearance, whose pallid face was scarcely visible, entered. Holland, greatly frightened, watched this spectre go to his table, open the key, call the dispatcher and send this message : “Bridge one mile east on fire. Stop all trains.” Then this extraordinary intruder left the office as strangely as it appeared. During these flitting moments no sound was heard except the click of the telegraph. “There are instincts for all crises of life,” Holland was no longer afraid. He im- mediately unlocked the door and followed. He heard the dispatcher calling, but what mattered the dispatcher now? The same duty that spurred him on to the bridge at the word of the dispatcher now bade him follow his unwelcome visitor. The apparition was going down the track toward the east. When he had gone a short distance from the office the question arose in his mind whether he should follow or overtake. He now saw his plight and asked himself why was he following the ghost anyway. With these puzzling thoughts occupying his mind he suddenly realized that he had overtaken the spectral figure, and reaching forward grasped — not the cold night air, but the warm arm of a young woman. “It’s a girl!” he cried. At the touch she screamed: “Help! Where am I ? Oh, that' awful dream again ! Where — where am I? Who are you? Oh, what am I doing here?” Holland explained what he saw her do. and when he had escorted her home she thanked him and asked him to call. Once when Holland called he learned that two years ago her father had been night operator at Holbrook and in spending evenings with him she had learned teleg- raphy. One night the bridge caught fire ; her father seeing the fire down the track, and thinking perhaps it might be the bridge, went to investigate, leaving his daughter in the office. In crossing the burning bridge to save the train, he was fatally burned. However, some one saw the bridge on fire, ran to tell the operator and she sent this message: “Bridge one mile east on fire. Stop all trains.” — By P. Samuel Pittman, in The Railroad Trainman. THE MASON HOMESTEAD. THE old Mason house stood by itself upon the hill. No one lived there but an old black woman who kept it clean and warned trespassers off the ground. Within sight of the place lived young Martin Mason, to whom people said the house really belonged. It had been his mother’s when she mar- ried Wilton Fanning, but what was the woman’s became her husband’s when she married, by dint of his craft and cunning, and when she died her son, Martin, was left in his stepfather’s power. Mr. Fanning has disapproved of Martin from the first. He had not used him kindly, and when at last he whipped him the boy ran away. He went to the nearest farmer and hired out with him ; there he was yet. Mr. Fanning had gone to live in Balti- more. He kept the house his wife had brought him shut up, and all the lands lying waste, waiting for the highest bidder. Occasionally, Martin was seen in some of their homes, but without money he could not hold his own; so he had a lonely life of it, and his only comfort was the kindness of Daisy Bareton. Daisy had been to school with Martin and they had been like brother and sister. She was a doctor’s daughter. Though his stepfather was so furious in his chiding, Martin was truthful and can- did ; his worst enemy could not think him dissipated. She would have asked him to her home and entertained him among her most valued guests, but her parents forbade. “If the young man had anything in him he would not have remained a common farm hand,” her father said. The truth was that Martin was no genius. He would have made a capital farmer, tilled his lands, and lived comfortably in Digitized by LiOOQle

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374 The Railroad Telegrapher. his mother’s home if it had come to him; but he used to say to Daisy that he had no ability for bookkeeping or clerking in a store, and that a city mechanic would have no more right to ask a girl who had lived elegantly to marry him than a farm hand would. By degrees he spoke more plainly, and finally it was an acknowledged fact be- tween them that he adored her, though unless a miracle occurred he could never hope to^ win her. To disobey her parents was impossible. ‘’But, oh!” he used to say, as by degrees the fact that they were lovers, if hapless ones, was acknowledged between them — ‘‘oh, Daisy, darling, if I had but that old house of mother’s and the big farm, as I ought, you should see what a home I could make for you. There’s nothing about grain, field or orchard, graperies or flower gardens that I haven’t a feeling for, and I’ve read all there was to read, and listened to all there was to hear about such things. I’d show them what a dairy was. But you should have no toil in kitchen or elsewhere, as most farmers’ wives have; you should be served and wear fine garments, and ride in a pretty carriage, as my mother used to do. Do you know you are like my mother when I first remember her — like as a girl can be to a woman. The same features and the same blue-black hair, and the straight figure and tapering waist. “There’s a picture in the house yet, I believe, painted when she was a child, that might have been yours when you were a child.” “I remember your saying so,” said Daisy, “and I remember your mother. I think you must be right about my re- sembling her.” “Only after she married old Fanning she soon lost her brightness," Martin said. “He made her cry a great deal; when he whipped me she used to tremble and grow faint. He killed her with cruelty, and he knows it. And he holds my father’s lands and keeps them from me.” One Sunday the lovers did a daring thing. Martin bribed the colored woman who guarded the Mason house to let him take Daisy through it. Everyone else in the neighborhood had gone to church ; the two young people ran through the wood-lot to the back of the homestead and entered. Old Deb stood watching them. “Marsa say nobody mus’ come in,” she said. “But you ought to come in and stay ; you ought to be master here, sure enough. De house wus you ma’s ’fore ever she hear ob yo’ step-pa. Jes wish I could take Mars Fanning like I do my little Jim when he don’t ’have hisself, an’ shake him good, an' tell him ter hand over you’ rightful prop’ty what wus you’ ma’s befo’ you. I spec dis is Miss Bareton; I ’member her to de doctor’s.” “Yes, I remember you, Deb,” said Daisy, putting some money into her hand. “I want to see Mrs. Mason’s old house once, but I’d rather you wouldn’t talk to any one about my coming here.” “I won’t say a word, Miss,” said Deb, making a curtsey, as she pocketed the sil- ver. “Only nat’ral you should like to see de house. Now Mars Fanning goin’ to sell de land; like as not dey t'ar it down or alter it out ob knowledge. He cornin’ down Wednesday to go through it. I jes’ wonder your poor ma don' rise an’ haunt him, de way he’s treatin’ you. Anybody eber tole you, miss, how mighty like Mis’ Mason you done look? I 'member her a gal, an’ you favor her powerful.” “So Mr. Martin tells me,” said Daisy. Then Deb went back to her quarters, and the two lovers wandered through the house together hand in hand, lingering in one room which had been specially Martin’s mother’s, where her work basket stood, and in a deep wardrobe hung her gowns, the violet perfume she was fondest of linger- ing still about them. “Why did my dear mother marry that man ?” asked Martin. “We were so happy, and he made us so miserable. Daisy, I do feel sometimes what Deb said in hei own way just now, that if the spirits of the departed could return to reproach those who had wronged them, Wilton Fanning would some night open his eyes to see my mother’s form beside his bed, to hear her voice asking — 'Where is my son? What hast thou done to him?’” Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 375 Daisy laid her hand upon his shoulder as he spoke, but she said nothing; and shortly they returned as they had come, by the wood patch to the Doctor’s garden. Daisy was very silent during the walk. She was revolving a plan in her mind, but she did not speak of it to Martin. On Monday she visited old Deb again and held a long consultation with her, and they went up to the late Mrs. Mason’s room and spent an hour there. On Wednesday morning she went there again. It was at 3 o’clock on that day that the train brought Wilton Fanning to the depot. He walked up the long street with a surly face, nodding now and then to people he knew, but stopping to speak with no one. He had never seemed to desire friends, and he knew that much unpleasant com- ment had been made on his treatment of his wife’s son. As Deb opened the door for him he spoke to her without other greeting. “I’m going up to look through the house. I may take a few things. Then I’ll have an auction, sell carpets on the floors and linen in the presses. You’ll sweep and dust it well, and keep your own stuff in the kitchen until the new owner takes pos- session— I’ve found a buyer, hear?” “I hears, marsa,” said Deb. “And I shall be glad to go. Dis place skeers me, marsa. I sees and hears skeerful things, I does, indeed.” “Thieves?" asked Fanning. “No, sah, haunts,” said Deb, rolling her eyes, “real haunts, marsa, sure as I live.” “Bah !” cried the man ; “there are no such things.” But he felt a strange creeping and thrill- ing of the flesh as he walked through the darkened house. In the parlor he paused to set aside a few books and some bric-a- brac, which he locked in a fireplace closet ; then, after a peep into other rooms, he entered that which had been his wife’s. An odor of violets startled him. Could perfume linger so long about a place? he asked himself. He entered and looked about him, and thought of her in her beauty, when they were first wed. "Poor Alice, but for that boy we would never have had trouble,” he said. It was a strange thing for him to be softened, but he was; a tear actually rose to his eye, and at this moment he heard the rustle of silk, and turning saw that the door of the wardrobe behind him had opened, and that a white figure stood within. Slowly, it advanced, pausing on the threshold, and he saw the likeness of his wife, dressed in the costume she had worn on her wedding day, a lilac dress, a white bonnet and a white lace veil. “Wilton banning,” she said, “do you know me?” “Yes,” the man contrived to answer. "You a:c m> wife’s spirit. Why are you here ? “To demand justice for my son,” came the whisper." This hi-se, this land, should be his. If you do not restore them, I shall conic every night to your bedside to re- proach you with your treachery. You have plenty, give my boy what is his or beware my \ engeance !” The voice ceased. By this time Mr. Fanning had slipped from the chair to his knees. “I promise — I solemnly promise!” he gasped with chattering teeth. “Martin shall have the house. I will go to the lawyer at once and make out the papers, only, for Heaven’s sake, don’t haunt me.” “Keep your promise and you shall see me no more,” said the specter. And the door of the wardrobe closed upon it. Ten minutes later, as Mr. Fanning was driving furiously to the depot Daisy and Dinah Deb folded away a lilac silk gowui and other articles of wedding attire in the drawers of an old bureau. “You sartinly did look jess like Master Martin’s mother,” said the old woman. “And you scared the old gentleman mighty bad. Guess you fix him about de property.” Not long after the village was aston- ished by the news that Wilton Fanning had made his stepson’s property over to him at last, and as there was no longer any excuse for Dr. Barton to refuse his daughter's hand to Martin Mason, thej were one day married. But Daisy has never yet told even her husband how the miracle was worked. — /our. of Agriculture. Digitized by LiOOQle

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376 The Railroad Telegrapher. FITZGERALD’S REFORMATION. UT T would take an Irishman to turn I that trick!” ■*" “What's the Irish been doin’ now?” The huge form of Dennis Riordan drew into the circle of yellow lamplight. Jack White, foreman of the bridge gang, repeated his tale. “Tramp — long, thin, handsome beggar, though — spots the camp goin' through on No. 7. She comes down the cut at a pretty good clip, too; so he bends over, plugs the airbrake couplin’ with his penknife, and while the boys gather around to cuss their luck, he’s lyin’ fn the ditch. Train pulls out, tramp comes in, smilin’ — regular ragged hero in show — works her ladyship for supper.” Riordan’s pipe remained unlighted. An Irishman. Something warm and intoxicating puls- ated around his heart. He slipped out of the commissary and into the frosty night. At the boarding-house Mrs. Wilson, bet- ter known as “Her Ladyship,” was nag- ging at the careless youth whom she had set at the task of clearing "away the re- mains of the supper. - In reply to his question she actually smiled. “The young chap that got his supper here? He’s a gentleman, that’s what he is. He put them ill-mannered Swedes to shame, eatin’ with his fork, and fairly bowin’ when I passed him the sugar. I told him to take Jim Fogg’s bunk for the night, and there’ll be no back talk from the boys, either. The Lord knows, some of ’em is more fittin’ to be a tramp than that boy,” when she once more turned her attention to the shuffling lad-of-all-work. Riordan made his escape across the narrow alley to the bunk-house. He paused in the doorway, gazing through the dim, uncertain light at the long, slim figure stretched out on the second bunk to the right. The blast of keen night air struck the recumbent figure and the man stirred. Dennis Riordan, master mechanic of the Williamantic Short Cut, closed the door and sat down on the edge of the bunk. “What county?” he asked eagerly. The young fellow blinked up into the face, grown suddenly kind, and replied, “County Mayo.” “Forgot your name?” A bitter sftiile curved the newcomer’s lips. “Wish I could. It was Fitzgerald — Arthur Hugh Fitzgerald — in the old days.” Riordan aimost dropped his pipe. "Fitzgerald of Glenragen House? My old mother, her mother before her, was a girl on that estate. Thought your grand- mother was the finest lady that ever wore silk.” Young Fitzgerald glanced with a quiz- zical smile from the decently clothed, square-shouldered master mechanic to his own gaunt, taller figure. “Families must have sort of changed places, eh?” Riordan did not smile in reply. His face turned stern. The honor of the highest name in his boyhood’s memory was in danger. “What’s a Fitzerald of Glenragen doin’ on the road? What’s back of it? That’s what I want to know.” Fitzgerald shrugged his shoulder. "Well, if you must know, a girl, a horse that didn’t live up to his pedigree — and — ” Riordan knocked the ashes from his pipe with a rough gesture. “I know the rest — whisky. Where are you bound for?” “No place in particular. As the train came around the bend the camp lights looked sort of good to a hungry man in an empty freight car. So I stopped off.” The young chap chuckled as if recalling the objurgations of the delayed train crew. "Want to stay?” "Any particular attractions?” was the easy response. “Fifty-five a month to fire a steam shovel till you brace up. Then we’ll see what’s next. There's always something open in railroading for a gentleman.” There was an obvious note of pride in Riordan's voice. A queer, choking sensa- tion came into the wanderer’s throat. He bad been kicked off a freight car only the Digitized by LiOOQle

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The , Railroad Telegrapher. 377 day before. He sat up straight and grasped Riordan's hand. “I say, old chap, you’re awfully good. I'll stay, by Jove, and see that you don’t regret it, either." Riordan looked at his new employe with eyes that were suddenly dim. “Come off, lad. It's you that’s needed by Dennis Riordan. I’ve had a lonesome enough time here with the bloomin’ lot of foreigners and niggers. Shoulder to shoulder, a Fitzgerald and a Riordan ’ll be a hard combination to break.” Half an hour later the twain marched into the commissary, Riordan looking more massive, more awkward, slender, easy, de- bonnair, and secretly amused at the thought of having for his financial sponsor in this new baptism of clothes and fresh linen, the boy who had been born in a thatched cottage of the Glenragen estate, and whose proudest social boast was that his elder sister had been cook to a New York rail- way magnate for fourteen years’ running. Not a man in the crowd lounging in the commissary dared to pass a remark. Part of their respect was due to Riordan’s readi- ness with both tongue and fist, part to the fact that he stood high with the officials of the Williamantic Short Cut. They backed their faith in the Irishman by a liberal salary. A few commonplace civilities as Fitz- gerald made his purchases, and for a few moments after the pair^ vanished once more into the night, the group round the stove was silent. Then some one guffawed loudly : “By heavens, the M. M. has taken a kid to raise. White, you’ll want to tell that pretty sister-in-law of yourn. I’m afraid the M. M. won’t have time to make no social calls now.” Jack White frowned. “I reckon it’ll be just as well to keep my wife's sister’s name out this conversation. If Riordan’s makin’ sheep’s eyes at her. it ain’t by my wishes.” But when White had slouched off in the direction of the cabins occupied by the married foremen and their families, the tongue of masculine gossip swung back to the one romance of which the camp could boast, Riordan’s very obvious attentions to Jennie Morris. The others had long since given up all idea of competing with the M. M., as he was dubbed in the camp. For when the shows came to Boone, ten miles down the line, or the Knights of Labor gave a dance at Miggsville, fifteen miles the other way, no one but Riordan had the power to order out a switch engine, and bundling his lady-love safely into the cab, steam away with her to the scene of the festivities. Of course, it was argued, these attentions might impress dainty Miss Morris very little. She was from Indianapolis, where shows were plentiful and dances nightly. If she freely accepted Riordan’s awkward attempts to brighten her winter with her peevish sister, there was no sign that she had any intention of joining the list of those who lived on “Married row.” As far Jack White, he was sincere in saying that he did not encourage the love dream of the M. M. His sister-in-law was a marked improvement on his wife. If keeping this household treasure was merely a matter of discouraging suitors, desirable or otherwise, he was quite ready to work overtime in this direction. Therefore it was Jack White who en- couraged Riordan’s dog-like devotion to the youngest son of the house of Fitz- gerald. Not that Riordan needed encour- agement, however. Under his rough ex- terior was a heart which simply spouted sentiment instead of common blood cor- puscles. He had missed his mother, com- fortably established in one of New York’s west side tenements, his sister who clung tenacious to the kitchen of her first em- ployer, even when her bank account hinted at retirement, and his brother, who pa- trolled a certain most disreputable section of the mighty metropolis. With the com- ing of Jennie Morris, the separation from his own kind had grown less poignant. With the coming of Fitzgerald his content- ment was well-nigh perfect. At first he watched the young fellow with anxious eye, and kept a sharp lookout for anything which resembled a flask. But the anxiety was groundless. For the first time in years, Fitzgerald felt stirring within Digitized by LiOOQle

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378 The Railroad Telegrapher. him a strong sense of honor. The M. M., whose mother had been a peasant girl on his father’s estate, had asked nothing in return for a wealth of devotion and faith, save that he "make good” with the com- pany. And make good he would. So, while the giant steam shovel creaked and belched forth clouds of steam, the young chap fed his hungry maw. His arms ached, but his eyes laughed. And most of all they laughed when Riordan made his daily rounds and tried in vain to keep a certain air of deference out of his conversation with the fireman, who, overalls, sweater, and all, was still a Fitz- gerald of Glenragen House, County Mayo! Riordan had a cabin built hastily in “Married row,” and set up housekeeping for himself and Fitzgerald, with a wide- eyed and even-tempered darky as valet and cook. Each meal Riordan beamed across the oil-covered table at his debonnair vis- a-vis. He learned to eat with his fork and was happy. Another change visible to the naked, unblushing curiosity of the camp was Rior- dan’s gradual withdrawal from the race for Jennie Morris’ affections. It was Riordan who ordered Out the engine for the trips to Miggsville and Boone, but it was not Riordan who rode by her side in the cab. It was Fitzgerald. The older man would have it so. This was far from pleasing to Jack White. The M. M. with his stolid decency was bad enough, but this young rake from Ireland was more than White could stand. At last he went to Riordan. and came out badly worsted in the argument. Rior- dan had staked his life on Fitzgerald’s honor, and that was all there was to it. As for pretty Miss Jennie, neither her brother, Riordan, nor Fitzgerald, knew how she felt or whether she cared. So came the first breath of spring, and with it a new significance to the intimacy between Jennie and Fitzgerald. The camp watched curiously. The girl seemed quiet and depressed. Fitzgerald was by fits sul- len and restless. Riordan, with a troubled look in his eyes, that the whole camp might read, fretted over them both. Fitzgerald had kept his word like a man. He had let cards and whisky alone. Riordan gloated over this like a mother over a newly de- veloped sturdiness in her first-born, yet he felt that something was lacking. With the reformation had not come contentment. There were nights when Fitzgerald would disappear, not in the direction of Jack White’s cabin. And when he came back, clear-eyed and quiet, Riordan secretly fumed, yet dared not speak. Then came the night when Riordan watched, white-lipped, far into the cool, white shadows of morning, and Fitzgerald returned to throw himself heavily, silently, upon his cot. Riordan could stand it no longer. He sat down on the edge of the bed. "I’m thinkin’, Arthur, we’d best be goin’ down the line next week and see the super- intendent. There’ll be openings better than this durin’ the spring, and it’s time you went up higher. A construction camp's no place for a gentleman.” Fitzgerald sat up suddenly. "That’s it, old chap. I’ve worn the place out. Do you think the old man will give me something further down the line — nearer to civilization? I’ve got to get out of this, don’t you see?” Riordan looked at the young fellow, sit- ting with his hands tightly clasped between his knees, his eyes fixed moodily on the rough planks of the flooring. Like a white flame, the truth seemed to leap before his eyes. If it was just-himself who stood in the way— if it was love that Fitzgerald needed to guide him to peace in the straight and narrow path, why should he, Dennis Riordan, stand in the way? At last he rose, and as the first rosy beams of daylight pierced their single win- dow, stood at his full height before the younger man. “Arthur, there’s somethin’ between me and you— I can feel it. It’s about Jennie Morris. I here was nothin’ passed between us, Arthur, nothin'. No promises. Site never showed me by word or look that she cared for me. If you love her, Arthur, there ain't a thing standin’ in your way. Don't you let no foolish idea of gratitude to me spoil things. My foolish dream about Jennie been a dead one these six Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 379 months, my boy. She's for a gentleman — the likes of you. not for me." Fitzgerald listened to these words like one in a dream, and when Riordan finished, sprang up with an oath. “Stop that d — n nonsense. To h — 1 with the girl — ” What was coming next Riordan did not wait to hear. He drew himself up until the room seemed to shrink and dwindle. His stern, set fart was close to Fitzgerald’s. But he wras not looking into the latter’s moody eyes, nor did he see the haggard lines in the face he had learned to love. He saw only, as in a vision, the tired, grieved expression on Jennie's face. ’’You’ll marry her, Arthur, by God, you’ll not break her heart and mine. I’ve loved you, as God is .my witness, as never father loved son. I’ve staked my honor on yours, and you’ve got to make good.” Fitzgerald seated himself on the corner of the table with an assumption of his old carelessness. "Just as you say, Riordan. Only I think it’s hard on the girl. A disinherited younger son, with a record none too nice at 23; but if you like — ” “I do like. You’ll marry her Easter Monday, when Father Murphy will he cornin’ to camp.” Fitzgerald glanced out of the window. The sky was rosy. A whistle blew far up the cut. "All right, old man. Perhaps you’ll fix it up with the White's for me. I don't think they' will exactly approve of me as a brother-in-law. And while you're about it, you might put the case to Jennie.” And he was gone, leaving Riordan to stare after him with unseeing eyes. With a sodden heart Riordan pursued his daily routine, and late in the afternoon made his way to the White cottage. The first John Allen did not plead more elo- quently than this rough master mechanic. Jennie heard him quietly to the end. She raised her eyes to his honest face “And it would make you very happy?” “Very' happy,” answered Riordan, bend ing with a grace which, if not courtly, was at least sincere, and kissing her hand. Then, without another word, he walked away, leaving her alone in the living-room, with its homely attempt at decoration and its echo of a baby’s fretful cry from the rear apartment. *»**«* When Riordan came to the cabin Easter eve. he found Fitzgerald hurrying into his best clothes. t "I’m going dow'11 the line. Don’t worry I’ll be on hand tomorrow night, all right. I’ve got to get a ring and some flowers for the bride, you know." "If it’s flowers you'll be gettin' make it them tall white lilies, they use in the church aster Sunday — that is, if they keep them in Boone. Need any money?” Fitzgerald shook his head, and reached tor his hat. "Well, I'm off. old man. See you tomor- row- night." The morrow was dull indeed for Dennis Riordan. The only suggestion of Easter lay in the vile egg-nog brewed at the saloon. here were no duties to distract his mind; no inattentive fengine men upon whom he could vent his vague irritability. He spent most of the afternoon within doors brood- ing. Torn by love of the girl and love for the boy, writhing under the sacrifice, id yet eager to see Jennie happy with the 1 an she loved, it seemed to him that con- nding emotions must choke him and leave m prostrate. When he heard the whistle, aint but clear, he sprang to his feet with cry of relief. It was No. 7, the same ain that had first brought Fitzgerald into ' e camp. He stood in the doorway, watch- ing for the lithe, graceful figure to emerge om the gloom, but instead lie heard meas- tred. careful tramp of feet. And so they brought Fitzgerald in and id him, mangled, but still conscious, on he cot. Riordan, swaying, leaned over the t i fully crushed figure. Fumes he knew, se and struck him full in the face. Fitz- rald stirred and opened his eyes. It’s all right, old man; they say it’ll be er before I feel the pain. I had to take —other fling! I was going mad here — id! The deadly sameness of it — that’s i.at drove me from college — from home — >m Ireland. Change! change!" Digitized by LiOOQle

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380 The Railroad Telegrapher. Riordan gave a great cry that made the quiet group standing in the shadow, shud- der, and a slender, girlish figure leaning against the outside of the dooY shivered and clutched for support. Fitzgerald reached out a hand gropingly, and died with Riordan’s tears falling, like a last blessing, on his lips, which turned strong and noble in death. * ****** She stood by Riordan’s side.. Her arms were full of flowers — a motley collection, but the best Fitzgerald had been able to pick up during his sober hours in Boone. “They were to be our wedding flowers,” she said quietly, as Riordan took them from her hand and arranged them tenderly. He seemed unwilling that anyone else should touch the quiet form. "They were found near the spot — where — he slipped.” Still Riordan did not speak. He sat down again, his eyes fixed on the calm face from which every trace of unrest and dissipation had faded. “How you loved him 1” And there was a trace of bitterness in her voice. “So well that you’d have sacrificed me to his wel- fare— even me.” Riordan turned toward her sharply. “Jennie, you don’t mean — ” “Yes, I would have saved him — for — your sake, if I could, but it wasn’t my work nor yours, dear. It was beyond us both. Now he understands it all — what manner of love was yours.” Riordan had risen, and now he held both of her hands fast in his. "I thought — God help me — Jennie, girl, I did it for the best.” “You thought?" she asked, wonderingly. "That you loved him. You’d an education and gentle manners, and he was a gentle- man— while I — ’’ "Dennis Riordan, only the angels in heaven know what you really are.” — By W. W. Hines, in Evansville (Ind.) Journal News. It takes three-tenths of a second for a signal to pass over the 2.700 miles of an Atlantic cable. CALLING AID BY WIRELE88. THERE have been frequent discus- sions between the executives of various commercial wireless com- panies and among members of the rank and file of the operating staff as to the best method of getting assistance in tittle of emergency at sea. The following method is conceded to be the most practical and to give the best results: After the wireless operator has been ordered by the ship’s commander, who is the sole judge of the emergency, to send out the distress signal, the “C. Q. D.” or “S. O. S.” call should be sent several times. Either of these calls is recognized by wire- less operators the world over as meaning “Stand byi important stuff coming.” • Then send out the ship’s position in latitude and longitude, followed by the ship’s letter call and the name of the vessel. Repeat the latitude and longitude after every four or five calls of the “C. Q. D.” or “S. O. S.” until in communication with an answering station. When this is obtained the opera- tor should send, in as few words as pos- sible, the exact condition of the ship and any directions the commander may see fit to give. Various theories in regard to the most effective way of bringing aid to a ship in distress have been upheld by experts. One of the best of these is as follows: Upon receiving the distress call, all commercial or private business is to be immediately suspended. The station which first an- swers the distress call, whether it is on shipboard or on shore, should immediately notify all other stations within range of communication to be on the alert pending the fixing of a controlling station. The object of this is to obtain a maximum of efficiency. When the ship in distress has full use of its normal power it is obvious that it should be the controlling station. Its oper- ator under these conditions is in a position to handle the situation with the greatest dispatch and all other stations should care- fully follow his directions and only answer when called. Under the direction of his captain the operator can then bring to his ship’s assistance, if possibje, one of the ves- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 381 sets of the same line. This is advisable, all other conditions being equal, because of the great saving to the ship’s owners in sal- vage. Another reason why it is best for the ship in distress to be in control is that its operator, knowing exactly what is hap- pening and just how urgent are his needs, will be able to bring that ship alongside which is speediest or has the shortest dis- tance to travel. When the ship sending out the distress call has lost its normal power owing to damage to the engine room, or to the stor- age batteries, the logical plan is to fix as a controlling station a ship or shore station which can communicate with the vessel in distress with the greatest facility. When this is done much depends on other opera- tors maintaining a rigid observance of the orders sent out by the controlling station. Should the accident occur near a shore station or at a point where communication with such station is easy the land station should be in control. Its operator can best handle the wireless situation and by using his land wire lines he can handle the busi- ness occasioned by the accident without interfering with the work of rescue. This means that he can keep the owners of the ship informed of what is happening and answer inquiries of friends of passengers on board and handle newspaper messages without interrupting the wireless control. These rules may have to be varied to fit each emergency. The operator must use his best judgment and skill in each case.— Wireless News. A LOCOMOTIVE’S SUICIDE. UT SAW one of those electric machines I glidin’ along the other day,” said the tall engineer, according to the New York Press, “an’ though she seemed to be doin’ her work will, she didn’t ap- pear to get up the enthusiasm that a real, live, breathin’ locomotive does in chewin’ up the miles. “I have always kept a fond memory for every locomotive I’ve run, 'n' I don’t think I’m stretchin’ a point in sayin’ that I think they have a fond feelin’ for me, although a good many of ’em are in the happy hunt- ing grounds for locomotives. I always used ’em kind ’n’ never worked ’em hard- er’n I really had to, ’n’ they in turn appre- ciated my efforts ’n’ if it was necessary to get down to brass tacks in order to make a certain point at such a time with a par- ticularly heavy train, why they’d be on their toes for me in a minute, ’n’ usually we arrived on time. “But these electrical things are aesthetic. You’d never catch me murmurin’ soft words of comfort to one of them. I don’t know as I ever got more attached to any engine than I did to old 317 some years back. She and I did some great work on trains 13 and 14, both cornin’ ’n' goin’. As time wore on, however, travel and traffic got so heavy that 317 couldn’t steam fast enough to do the work, ’n’ though I worked over her ’n’ kept a sharp watch of her flues, etc., the game got too swift for her. Her spirit was willin’, but her flesh was weak. “I tried to steel myself to what I knew was cornin'. I was certain the master mechanic would soon be askin’ for waivers on her from some yardmaster ’n’ put her to switchin’ or haulin’ a dirt train in the chain gang. It sure made me feel bad. “Just as had figured it out, one day I saw a new locomotive standin’ at the ash pit. She looked so big ’n’ high that I thought they ought to have elevators for the engineer ’n’ fireman to go up ’n’ down on, ’n’ her tank looked as if it ought to be fitted with fire escapes. Well, sir, that very day I met Mr. McCracken, the master mechanic. ‘Portly,’ he says, ‘I’m goin’ to give you the new engine, the 2588, for 13 and 14. It's back to the bush leagues for 317. I’m goin’ to put her switchin' up in Hampton yards.’ “ ‘Gee,’ I says, 'Seems to me as if I’d been runnin’ that engine since Methuselah's mother was a baby ’n’ I hate to give her up.’ “ ‘So the next day Murphy ’n’ I reported on the 2388. ‘I guess they had to make the tank so big so they could get the number all on,’ was Murphy’s comment as he looked her over. “The 2588 sure was a bright, smart loco- motive. There was no gettin’ away from that fact. She could pick up that heavy Western Express a> easy as an elephant would lift a peanut Of course, I was blue Digitized by LiOOQle

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382 The Railroad Telegrapher. thinkin’ about poor old 317, but I knew I had to get over my softheartedness, ’n’ in a week or so I begun to feel better about it. '“Not so with my late lamented locomo- tive, however. Every day I’d see her list- lessly shuntin’ coal dumps aroun’ Hampton yards, actin’ just like a prisoner doin’ a life term. Sometimes she’d take hold of a string of cars ’n’ make no effort to start them at all, ’n’ if Bill Rannigan, who was runnin’ her, would drop her down in the corner, givin’ her the whip, as it were, she’d slip ’n’ slide ’n’ whir her wheels aroun' just like a peevish old woman. “Bill said he guessed she was sufferin’ frum tuberculosis of the firebox. But say not sich to me. I knew she was pinin’ away from a broken heart languishin’ for me ’n’ the high life of the fast express. I got so when I’d go by Hampton yards, I'd give her a good-day salute on the whistle, a sort of ‘What’s the good word?’ greetin’. It was a weak response I got in reply when Bill Yannigan yanked her whistle cord. “Things went from bad to worse with 317. Her engine crew didn't make any effort to keep her lookin’ neat ’n’ she com- menced to take on a grayish color. It broke me up to see her dejected appearance that I almost made up my mind to ask for the Hampton yard switcher, ’n’ I believe I would if I hadn’t had my residence at the other end of the line. “I was diggin’ along through Hampton yards a little late with the 2588 one morn- in’. I saw 317 slouchin' along light on the next sidin’ to the main track that I was on. I gave a short, sharp whistle, ’cause I was makin’ haste. As I did that 317 fairly- leaped ahead ’n’ started a headlong rush down to where the sidin’ converged onto the main track. I could see Bill Yannigan almost sweatin’ blood tryin' to reverse her, with no success, ’n’ finally he ’n’ his tire- man took it on a jump into a pile of dirt the other side of her. “It was plain to me that 317 was bent on cornin’ out onto the main track where the sidin' converged ’n’ that I would give her an awful wallop. I didn't dare slow up for fear we'd get damaged ourselves. If I kept right on with the throttle wide open we'd brush the light engine out of our way. 1 shut my eyes with a kind of ‘this-hurts-me- more-than-it-does-you’ feelin’. There was a crash, ’n’ it was all over. The 317 landed way out in the lot, ’n’ she never was good for anything but the scrap heap. "Now, you can't tell me but that that highstrung locomotive didn't just deliber- ately commit suicide. Bill Yannigan told me she’d been actin’ more despondent than ever all that mornin’, V after I gave that short, sharp whistle he couldn't reverse her at all, she goin’ right along with the bit in her teeth. It grieved me some, ’cause I thought mebbe if I had given her the usual cheery whistle instead of the abrupt greet- ing she might have hung on ‘for awhile. Anyway, I have her bell decked with rib- bons ’n’ hangin’ in my parlor. Now, do you think one of those listless, electric, not quite locomotives could show as much emo- tion as that? Not in a million years.” ONE OF THE FIRST FARMERS’ UNIONS. FORTY years ago a certain Ohio village was, to the surrounding farmers, a great market, as it was situated at the junction of two main pikes, one running east and west, the other north and south, though now two great railway lines cover them and have made the place a large town, with aspirations for the more dignified designation of a city. Near that village our sire raised his seven sturdy sons and two comely daughters, one of whom has seen her husband fill a gubernatorial chair and a brother a seat as Congressman. Neither the town’s location nor name is material to our service. Recollections, how- ever, are stirred by an old minute book which goes back to the place and sends con- sideration to the American Society of Equity, and the necessity and wisdom of farmers and their allied interests in firmly uniting in a unity that will give them higher and more profitable returns for their prod- ucts. This little book of six quires is now an heirloom, which money can not buy or persuasion obtain its loan. As to what it records appears in the handwriting of our sin as secretary of a small society which held monthly meetings on the last night of Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 383 each month, unless it was Sabbath night, when the one just preceding became regular. Late fall, winter and early spring found the society meeting in the old home’s din- ing room with its great fireplace, into which the boys rolled huge logs for fuel, but in other seasons the big barn or the nearby orchard furnished the place of assembly. Our sire was undoubtedly given the secretaryship because of his strict hon- esty, sterling integrity and well-acquired education, for though a farmer in fact, he often “supplied” the village and many a neighboring pulpit when the regular “cir- cuit rider” had engagements elsewhere. Unique and original are the minutes ap- pearing in this heirloom. On the first fly- leaf of the book appears the information that the society was formed "to protect the farmers -of the country from pests of man and beast and insect and other elements liable to bring misfortune to the members, as farmers and citizens, destruction to their crops, houses and farm products and at- tachments, and to enable members to obtain a fair and more reasonable profit from and larger sale of their productions, and in general to secure every possible advantage that will make farming less burdensome and costly.” The secretary seems not to have regarded the society as a fraternal organization, as brotherhood titles appear not in his minutes ; instead it was “Farmer” Owens, “Farmer” Dickson, or “Farmer” Danser that was invariably recognized. “Farmer” Danser presented a resolution that “no member em- ploy any hand that will not buy from merchants selling the products of members of this society,” and the minutes say, “President Deane suggested the society should keep a list of names of all merchants and others buying or selling butter, eggs, hogs, chickens and turkeys and farm and garden stuff from farmers not members of this society, so that we may know who our friends are,” and only from the simple word “adopted” can we infer that both resolution and suggestion received unani- mous approval. So much for the history of what was, with a slight change, “The Kinnickinnie Farmers’ Monthly Meeting Society.’’ It is interesting to note that this small society was casting shapes and shadows for the farmers of today. What was necessary then is certainly more necessary now. For the present-day farmers need the strongest possible organization that will make them free “from elements liable to bring mis- fortune” upon them, as farmers and citi- zens, and “destruction to their crops, farm products and attachments,” and to secure them “every possible advantage that will make farming less burdensome and costly.” For it must be admitted that they are still far from being masters over the growths that nature gives them to cultivate and produce a living for them. The log hut is almost a relic of the clear- ing, the ox a recollection of slow brute force, field implements of rough hewn wood remainders and reminders of weary toil. Spinning wheels, curios and high-post bedsteads, "antique” furniture, but high in price. The rag carpet still serves the bed rooms, ingrains look well in “front rooms,” and the table seldom lacks for the things which gave it pristine fame. But what farmer, however great or small, or many or few his lauded possessions, is satisfied to see the spirit of the age, with its enter- prise and ambition, holding him down to the homely life and living of the past, with its hardships of toil, few and poor ad- vantages for successful farming and meager facilities for acquiring education, knowl- edge and information, especially while population from foreign lands is thickly settling around him, throwing field, farm and garden values upon markets at prices that pull the very strings of pinching pov- erty’s purse. Rather let me believe the progressive farmer provides himself a com- fortable, inviting home, with modern con- veniences, sells not to those who gamble over his productions and pay him the small end of profit, nor to the merchant who patronizes the gamblers in preference to him. The consumer looks, it is true, to the farmer for all of the necessaries of life, but not to him for its conveniences, and he should not forget that the manufacturer, who is fair to labor and enables by the pay- ment of living wages, the laborer, skilled and unskilled, to increase his purchasing Digitized by LiOOQle

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384 The Railroad Telegrapher. power instead of limiting it, and every farmer knows that the laboring man is, as we Insist, the greatest of consumers. Every person is a consumer, the million- . aire the least, the laboring man the greatest and the farmer a small part of the great multitude. The strength of the wage earn- ers lies in their organization, and herein are they enable.d to prevent the inequality of profit-producing returns. It certainly will be admitted the farmer will never control foodstuffs if he act not with those who contend for a more equitable return from what he cultivates, produces and places upon the market, and from what is manu- factured, constructed and made saleable. He is by nature's favor the original, but not the independent, seller. Neither he nor the manufacturer can do without the markets, and both must submit to competition, which has no master but many commanders. One of the latter the farmer can always be if he act with those who endeavor to make competition less ruinous and more profit- able, which is the true aim and purpose of all labor unions.— By Robert Burton Bruce, in The Equity Farm Journal. DEEDS OF HEROISM. said an engineer, one of the A group of six who were telling of their experiences. “I have known several exhibitions of nerve that have a right to be classed among the heroic. One occurred about twelve years ago, on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg. Sam Galloway was one of the best engineers that ever drove an engine over any road. He not only knew all about an engine, and how to handle it, but he was perfectly cool and collected under all circumstances. “He was hauling a fast train and had left Pittsburg more than an hour late, with orders to make it up. It was in the spring of the year, just as the ground began to thaw. He was going at a fifty-mile gait rounding the base of a hill — on one side was the hill and the other a creek, some forty feet below — when he saw a great rock, which would weigh more than a ton, suddenly fall on the track a short distance ahead of him. His first impulse was to apply the brakes, but there would not be time to stop, and to hit the rock seemed certain to topple engine and train into the creek. "Instead of reversing he pulled her open another notch or two, the train fairly jump- ing forward as it felt the increase of power. He struck the rock under full headway, drove it from the track, rolling it down the side into the creek, while the engine and train fairly leaped over the broken rails. The blow was terrific and jolted passengers from their berths in the sleeping cars, but they were saved by the quickness of Sam and his nerve.” Another hero in overalls recalled an inci- dent of nerve. “It was on what is now known as the Monon Route,” he said. “It was in the early days of railroading out there when the engine of one of the trains was derailed, turning over on its side. The engineer’s foot was caught between the tender and the engine foothold. The scald- ing steam and water were slowly roasting him to death, while the trainmen were en- deavoring to release him. The only way was to cut his foot off at the instep, and the only tools were a cold chisel and a ham- mer. He insisted that it should be done, and while the conductor was using these rude tools the brave engineer encouraged •him. Strange to say, he recovered and lived many years afterward, still running his engine.” “Well, boys,” said an engineer who had been running on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad for thirty-two years, “I have per- haps been fortunate, and have never had what you would call any peculiar experi- ences. I never touch a drop of liquor under any circumstances, yet I feel sure that if my train should meet with a bad accident and a number of lives were lost some newspaper reporter, "and probably the general public, would try to lay the blame on me, and say that I was drunk. That is one of the things with which railroad men have to contend. The public has the idea that we are a set of rough, hardened men, . who care little for life. An engineer knows that his life is in danger, and if he did not think anything of the passengers he is not going to take any risk that he can avoid. If an accident does happen, his first thought Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegraphbr. 385 is to protect his train, if there is likelihood of another train coming in either direction. It is not so much thought of himself" or the lives of his passengers as it is of his duty.” An old engineer of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad said : “I had a thrilling experi- ence once. We had just left a small town in Ohio and were going at a good rate of speed, when I noticed several children play- ing near the track about sixty feet ahead. I blew the whistle several times and the children scampered away, all except a little girl, who seemed to be fascinated by the onrushing train. I put on the brakes, but saw that she would be run down unless something were done at once. Letting go of the throttle, I reached down, and, lean- ing far over, caught the child up by the hair. I swung her up beside me, and at the stopping of the train set her down with the bidding to run along home.” Barney Oldfield, the famous automobile driver, once gave a locomotive engineer a nervous moment out in Indiana. Oldfield was out for a road record, and was tearing down the road like mad toward a railroad crossing. He saw a train coming, but he figured that he could get across the tracks a moment ahead of its arrival. Too late he saw that the train would reach there the moment he did and that he was in dan- ger of losing his life. His machine and the locomotive met, but at exactly the right moment he turned in the direction the train was going, ran up over the cowcatcher, across the path of the train and to safety in a ditch on the other side of the track. The train went on without even slowing up. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Three Fates. Up in the cave of the wind, Bent and crabbed with their years, In endless chatter they sit, Old Distaff, Spindle and Shears. And they heard a mother’s song Go by them on the breeze, As she hushed her pretty babe To slumber on her knees. “Oh, you shall be great and proud. You shall be strong and fleet. And fame for your call will come And Captive love to your feet. “And life for you shall be long, Full of your heart's desire” — She sang as she rocked her babe Beside the golden fire. Up in the cave of the wind, Bent and crabbed with their years, In mocking laughter they sit, Old Distaff, Spindle and Shears. — Dora Sigerson Shorter, in The Bookman. Indirection. Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the rosebud cf dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer; Sweet the exultance of song, but the strain that precedes it is sweeter; And never was poem yet writ, but the meaning outmastcred the meter. Never a daisy that grows, but a mystery guideth the growing; Never a river that flows, but a majesty scepters the flowing; Never a Shakespeare that soared, but a stronger than he did enfold him, Nor ever a prophet foretells, but a mightier seer hath foretold him. Back of the canvas that throbs the painter is hinted and hidden; Into the statue that breathes the soul of the sculptor is bidden; Under the joy that is felt lie the infinite issues of feeling; Crowning the glory revealed is the story that crowns the revealing. Great are the symbols of being, but that which is symboled is greater; Vast the create and beheld, but vaster the inward creator; Back of the sound broods the silence, back of the gift stands the giving; Back of the hand that receives thrill the sensitive nerves of receiving. Space is as nothing to spirit, the deed is out- done by the doing; The heart of the wooer is warm, but warmer the heart of the wooing; And up from the pits where these shiver, and up from the heights where those shine, Twin voices and shadows swim starward, and the essence of life is divine. — Richard Realf. Modern Life. 'Through the green fields interurbans are streak- ing; aeroplanes soar in the clouds overhead; Farmers burn gas and get steak through the mail- man; thanks to the autos our turkeys are dead ; Onions are selling at 5 ccntg per onion; clothing is woolen in nothing but name; For the rules of life’s game have been who ly re modeled, and we arc not players, but pawns in the game. Somebody kick us — it makes us so happy; feed us on flour of corncobs and clay; Build us a house of tar paper and shingles the breeze of springtime will carry away. Teach us to live in a modern apartment surrounded by refuse and smoke of the town, In rooms so contracted a terrier puppy in wagging his tail must wag straight up and down. Give us coal tar in our regular diet; furnish us shoes made of paper and glue; Teach us to glory in cheap imitations of every- thing good that our forefathers knew; Show us a scheme to get other folks’ money — how to get rich from their store as they doze; Teach us to cat eggs and case-hardened chickens the warehouses during the civil war froze, For rules of life’s game have changed since we were children; we must learn the rules, for there’s not one the same, Though we who once played in the game play no longer — we’re .iu^t little movable pawns in the game. —Galveston Scivs. Digitized by LiOOQle

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388 The Railroad Telegrapher. Growing Up. When May and I were nine and ten We shared our every grief and joy— Played, quarreled, made it up again, As if she, too, had been a boy. But when we reached fourteen or s>, I seldom let her join my play. “You’re nothing but a girl, you know,” With frank contempt, I used to say. The years went by. At seventeen, The girl was older far than I — She laughed at me with scorn serene, For I was just a kiddie shy. But, when we came to twenty-three, I more than settled all arrears — She then had due respect for me, And quite ignored our equal years. And Time, the obdurate to men, , Can spare his scythe, it seems, at will, My little son is almost ten, While May is three and twenty, still. — Cleveland Plain Dealer. A Mystery Solved. I’ve often heard, and thought absurd, The railroad man’s excuse, Wrhen he’d report that cars were short And none at hanl for use. He’d look so mad, and feel so bad, And offer me cigars. But, sad to state, not move my freight — He hadn’t any cars. When cars I sought, I often thought It’s funny where they are — That in a year they’d disappear And never leave a scar. I made resolve the thing I’d solve, This railroad mystery — This massive brain should ascertain Where all the cars could be, And, friends, I’ve won; I’ve gone and done The thing I said I’d do: I’ve found each car, know where they are And why they are so few. Be merry then, you railroad men, And all you shippers sing — For, cross my heart, I will impart The secret of the thing. The P. G. R. runs by my door (It’s far from P. D. Q.) From Gordon’s Hill to Punkinville It runs a train or two. It runs a train when skies don’t rain ’Most every other day — It operates the local freights. 'And hauls the hogs and hay. Though miles of track that road may lack (Some ninety-five it runs), Its engines, too, be far from new, Some old discarded ones. Its cars, my boy, are all a joy, For neither East nor West, On any line, are cars more fine — Of cars it has the best. Just lately I heard rattle by, A train from Punkinville; The roadbed squeaked, the engine leaked, And hardly made the hill. And then a string of ev’rything. Came crawling into view. Came car and car from near and far, I recognized a few. A. P. M. new, G. T. or two, N. P., C. P. as well. And quite a few C. B. & Q., A. C. C. C. St. L. C. R. I. P., M. K & T., An A. T. S. F. car, A. D. R. G., and new I. C. And O. S. L. R. R*. And others yet. The alphabet, From A to Z went by — Old friends of mine from ev’ry line Of roadbed beneath the sky. , But, strange to say, in that array Upon the P. G. R., Its letters three I did not fee Upon a single car. So now I know where box-cars go, Why flats are hard to get: The P. G. R. owns not a car, But then it doesn’t fret. You railroad men who grumble when You can’t get cars to run, ’Twixt Gordon’s Hill and Punkinville You’ll find them, ev’ry onel From "American Lumberman .” Interval. I wonder what the spring is like. If I shall see again, The glitter on the hawthorn Of the bright April rain. I wonder what the sun is like — I saw it long ago, And once I saw the moon, and saw The angel of the snow. I saw the stars, like ants of gold, So many and so small, Oh, life all made of loveliness, Must I forget it all! — Richard Le Galliennie, in Harper's. Digitized by CiOOQle

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FACETIOUS Was It a Slip? “Please don’t bother to see me to the door,’’ pleaded the departing visitor. “Really, it’s no bother at all,” the hostess assured her. “It is a pleasure.” The Palindrome. Undoubtedly the most wonderful speci- men of a palindrome on earth is one in Latin. It not only reads backwards and forwards alike, but the initial letters of each word spell the first word, the second letters of each word spell the second, and so on. It is in Latin — doubtless such a wonder could not be produced in English. Here it is: Sator arepo tenet opera rotas. Put Up Old Ones For Sale. On the train out Medford way, Subbubs got into conversation with a stranger who remarked: “I see you are putting up a good many new buildings.” “Yes,” answered Subbubs; “new build- ings are the only kind we put up.” — Boston Transcript. Candid. “Don't you think dark blue suits are use- ful? One can wear them out almost any- where.” “Yes; but I find I wear mine out at the seat.” — Harvard Lampoon. His Bluff Called. "You advertised for the lost purse, pre- tending that the person who found it was recognized ?” “Yes.” “How did the bluff work?” “Didn’t work at all. Next day this ad appeared in the same paper : ‘The recog- nized gentleman who picked up the purse on Boylston street requests the loser to call at his house.’ ” i Slow. The Learned Professor — You know, Mrs. Bloogs, it seems a shame to take your boy away fr9m school at such an early age. I myself didn’t finish my school education until I was nineteen. Mrs. Boggs — Well, some children are quicker at pickin’ up things than others.” — Punch. His Sense of Humor. “Don’t some of the decorations on women’s hats amuse you?” "Yes; the plumes, especially, tickle me very much.” — Woman’s Home Companion. The Record. “Do you really love me?” she wrote. “Referring to my last letter,” he promptly replied, “you will find that I love you de- votedly on page one, madly on page three and passionately on pages four and five.” — Pittsburg Post. Headed Off. “Did you tell her when you proposed to her that you were unworthy of her? That always makes a hit with them.” “I was going to, but she told it to me first.” — Houston Post. His Way. Visitor (to facetious farmer) — I’d like to know why on earth you call that white pig “Ink?” Facetious Farmer — Because he’s always running from the pen! — Town Topics. Suspicious. "What makes you think the new soprano won’t do? At first you said her voice was good?” “I know I did, but none of the other sopranos scent to be jealous of her" — iVashington Herald. Digitized by Google

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390 The Railroad Telegrapher. Gastronomic Thought. Mrs. Newwed — I wish we had something antique about the house. Mr. Newwed — So do I. Old-fashioned pumpkin pies, for instance. Used the Wrong Gender. A Frenchman with an imperfect knowl- edge of English was once called upon for an after-dinner speech. He struggled along manfully for a few minutes, managing to turn one or two good phrases. Finally he excused himself from further effort by saying: "I will no longer cockroach on your time.” An Englishman sitting next to him at the table remarked: “Your speech was dooced clever, bah Jove ! But you used the wrong word at the close, don’t you know? You should have said : ‘I will no longer hencroach upon your time.” "I see,” said the Frenchman. “I used the wrong gender.” Not Discriminating. “Oh, thank you,” exclaimed an elderly lady to a laborer who surrendered his seat in a crowded car; "thank you very much!” "That’s all right, mum,” was the re- joinder. As the lady sat down the chival- rous laborer added : “Wot I say is a man never ort to let a woman stand. Some men never gets up unless she’s pretty, but you see, mum, it don’t make no difference to me.” — London Opinion. Deadly Dull. A group of New Yorkers recently got back to town after a long tour through the South. During that tour their mouths had cankered in responding to toasts at the Commercial Club banquets. If you woke one of them up suddenly in the smoking car, even before he got his eyes open, he'd be saying something about “your beautiful little city.” "So,” said one of the bunch, “let’s get together and tell the truth, now that we're back home.” They did. They sat in one corner of the club grill and conscientiously went through the postoffice list. Every time a Southern town was named they moved that burg to the very center of the griddle. By and by a stranger who had been sitting quietly in the corner yawned, stretched him- self and started out. “Any of you fellows ever been in Selma, Ala.? he asked. No one had. “Well,” said he, “there’s just three things in Selma — morning, noon and night. — Ex- change. Bad for the Audience. Miss Gusher — “How torturing, how fear- ful the thought must be for a great singer to know that she has lost her voice.” Mr. Tyred — “It’s much more torturing when she doesn’t know it.” Dire Extremity. “I want a pair of gloves for my ’Enery,” said the lady from Whiteschapel, bustling into the outfitter’s shop. “About what price, madam?” “About fourpence.” “The cheapest we have in stock are one shilling a pair, madam.” “Oh, that’s too much. ’Enery 's going to a ball, and he’ll only wear them once.” “That’s the best I can do, madam.” “Haven’t you any woolen ones at four- pence ?” “No, madam.” “Then there’s no help for it. 'Enery will 'ave to wash ’s ’ands, that’s all.” — London Telegraph. Not a Lucky 8tart. Very few persons acquit themselves nobly in their maiden speech. At a wedding feast recently the bridegroom was called upon, as usual, to respond to the given toast, in spite of the fart that he had previously pleaded to be excused. Blushing to the roots of his hair, he rose to his feet. He intended to imply that he was unprepared for speechmaking, but un- fortunately placed his hand upon the bride’s shoulder and iooked down at her as he stammered out his opening (ard conclud- ing) w'ords: “This— er — thing has been forced upon me.” — Philadelphia Ledger. Digitized by Google

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THE WHEELS OF MONOPOLY RULE. DURING the first weeks of the cur- rent year, 1913, we have had a furious investigation on what we call “The Money Trust.” Our wise people are divided into two sections on that ques- tion as on every other under the solar disk. It would not do for wise people to agree on everything of any importance. Very often we are not even satisfied with two opposite groups, but need a great many opinions on any subject worth talking about. That is why humanity has never had any rest on the vital questions of human con- duct. The great blunder with men of high degree is that they use big words without first trying to grasp the logical significance of each one of . them, in connection with final results. Take the all-important word : “money.” Who has ever taken the trouble to ascertain what is it that money is al- lowed to do, by human law, and should not be allowed to do by human law ? But then, who has courage enough to doubt the in- fallibility of human laws? Take now the word “trust.” What is it that such a word has represented for the last three or four decades? A business combination under a charter from some legislative body granting some especial business favoritism, repudiating “the eternal, natural and divine law of equal freedom to all men.” Why, then, effectually pros- ecute any trusts created by our own su- preme power to legislate any idiotic fancies of our collective sinful conduct? Oh, that would isever do. To confess that we, the wisest men in each nation, can do any wrong ! In old times it was the king that could not do any thing wrong in the realm of law. Well, representative governments have thus far practically rested on the same dictum. We notice every few years that the laws we have enacted fail to bring at least a portion of the happiness we intended to have. We then plaster ourselves with another set of laws. That is, we always look at this or that fragment of human life as if it stood by itself. We refuse to see the interdependence of all the fragments of human life. It has often been asserted that too many cooks spoil the broth. Perhaps we have too many cooks in the kitchen of our social life. We have about 4,000 of them as State legislators, and about 400 as National ones. To that we have recently added the legislation of judges and executive officers, in forms, however, indirect. Perhaps we have too many wheels with which to satisfy too many ambitions. Perhaps there is not room enough at the top, where we all would like to be. If so, why not try to build up a correct, righteous top, with room enough for all of us? Suppress the bottom. Oh. you ladies and gentlemen of high degree, tl'c latter to be the first in the job— yes, let us suppress the bottom of poverty and deg- radation, which have no right to exist among men any more than among the forces and forms in cosmical phenomena outside of men. 1 hat would settle everything, and very r. ; drily, too Do you know why? Be- cause a’l the laws of the universe work for beauty i 1 all conceivable forms. That bottom of poverty and degradation is to lie seen in forms more or less prominent along the whole march of history. What docs that prove? It must necessarily demonstrate m d proclaim in language the most logical a emphatic that civilization and progress 1 never yet started — com- menced at tlie bottom of any sound, pre- cise moral conceptions. It proves that all ns have begun, and con- tinue,', and ' am d on wrong perceptions of duty to God and to men. We can not con- re criminal mistake than that. Digitized by Google

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392 The Railroad Telegrapher. It happens that the bottom poverty in question is bound to be more repulsive and degrading with the nations we call power- ful and wealthy, than with many of those we call weak and disconsolate. We all can notice that if we do travel freely with a cosmopolitan mind and soul, and thus repu- diate the mean provincialism of national or race infatuation, which darkens all mental perceptions. Take the mere fact that all real wealth, applicable to human needs, comforts, etc., perishes every fifteen or twenty years as an average. The most indispensable wealth has to be recreated, reproduced, every two or three years. The wealth that lasts much longer, that wealth by itself would not keep humanity alive for any six months. As for money, let it be gold, silver or anything else. Money per se would not feed, clothe or house any human being for any twenty- four hours. Money is only a counter of values, a draft on wealth produced, a wheel with which to facilitate the exchanges of what we may require to satisfy the needs indispensable to human development, physi- cal and mental. Why, then, should we be troubled with a money trust or any kind of a trust, that is with any wealth combination? It happens that we have two kinds of wealth combi- nations. One kind rests on the law of free association, which asks no favors from any legislative body. The other kind rests on some legalized privilege or on vast posses- sions of the land that may be very valuable, or may become so ; has the power to become so in proportion as it is in demand for productive purposes. Land in itself would have no purchasing or selling value, under an honest civilization repudiating all monopoly laws. It would only have a certain economic, social value, an opportunity value. Under the monopo- listic dispensation of monopoly rule, as thus far in all nations; under that dispensation “land monopoly is the perpetual mother of all human abomination, by whichever name we may see fit to call them.” The complete suppression of that monop- oly iniquity, with all its ramifications in production, transportation and exchange; that would rapidly place humanity in peace with God. All combinations “in restraint of trade” are only legalized wheels directly or indirectly expanding the abominations of “land monopoly rule.” Jose Gros. MINISTERS AS FRATERNAL DELE- GATES. By the Rev. Charles Stelzle. Ministers’ Associations in various parts of the country are asking central labor bodies that they receive as fraternal dele- gates one of their members, this minister to have no vote in the proceedings of the cen- tral labor body. This plan is already in operation in about ioo cities throughout the United States. I would heartily endorse this proposition, and I do so for the follow- ing reasons: First, because one of the most bitter and most conspicuous opponents of trades unionism in this country is opposing the plan. If the labor movement is going to suffer through its introduction the man in question would undoubtedly endorse it. When the matter was under consideration in his city, he sent a circular letter to every minister in town, urging him to vote it down. Second, because trades unionism has noth- ing to lose and everything to gain in the education of the public in the matter of trades union principles. There is no class of professional men who are more influen- tial in moulding the thought of the public along moral and ethical lines than' the preachers. Third, because there is so much in com- mon between the church and organized labor. No one realizes this quite so well as the trades unionist. Let us give the minis- ter a chance to learn it. He can not get it in books. He must get it in the human touch of his brother in the labor union. Fourth, because the workingman should learn that the church is not opposed to his interests. That may have been so in the past, and it may still be true in isolated cases. But why throw into the face of the present-day preacher, who is earnestly seek- ing to know the truth, the charge that he is hypercritical and unfair to labor, when he distinctly proves that this is not true in his Digitized by i^-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 393 case by his willingness to know more about the conditions, the aims and the aspirations of the toilers? That minister and the or- ganization which sent him are indicating by their official action that their feeling toward the toilers is not one of opposition, but one of real and hearty interest. At least, give them a chance to prove their sincerity. If the central labor body fails to do this, it can never again declare, with bitterness, that the churches and the ministers are not con- cerned abdut their interests. Fifth, because the American Federation of Labor, at its last meeting very heartily recommended “that all affiliated State and Central Bodies exchange fraternal dele- gates with the various State and City Min- isterial Associations, wherever practicable, thus insuring a better understanding on the part of the church and clergy of the aims and objects of the labor union movement of America.” FOREIGN TELEGRAPH. I have just been reading Bro. Smart’s remarks on foreign telegraphs, contained in The Telegrapher for December, and I may say that I found them very interesting. My attention was first drawn to the subject by the letter of Bro. Daniels in a previous issue, and I might have offered the infor- mation requested were it not that I was curious to learn the views of some of the other brothers who may have visited the United Kingdom. The naive remark of Bro. Daniels about working in England as an operator amused me much, as it seems to have amused Bro. Smart, and I may say that even were the operator seeking employment in England an expert in “Continental” he could only hope for a position as “season substitute.” This would pay about $8 to $10 per week. He might succeed in hiring out for one of the cable companies that have their head- quarters in London and would then receive about $10 to $15 per week. I would advise him to “forget ^t” and confine his visit to the pleasures of a holiday. To revert to the letter from Bro. Smart : There are several points on which Bro. Smart’s information is incorrect. I sup- pose he was misinformed by someone whose sense of humor took the form of “joshing.” In the first place, the operators in the United Kingdom do not wear uniforms. They dress in a more or less normal fashion, just as we do out here, according to their taste or lack of taste. Their salaries are not ridiculous, although they do not appear to be at all substantial, compared with ours. To say that they re- ceive one pound per week for their services is incorrect. The wages of all telegraphers is based on a scale and they know just how much they can expect to be earning in ten years’ time. The lowest figure on this scale is one pound per week, and this amount is paid to operators when they graduate from the school and commence work in the offices. They receive an annual increase of about six pounds per year, and this may be aug- mented by obtaining what are called “technical certificates” for proficiency in electricity and magnetism. Their salary ad- vances in this manner until it has reached 160 pounds per year, which. I may say in passing, is over three pounds per week. This is not all they can earn, for overtime is paid for on a basis of time and a quarter, and Sunday overtime at time and a half, and there is plenty of it They work a max- imum eight-hour day, and this very often means only seven, or even six. From the salary of 160 pounds per annum, promotion is by seniority and efficiency to the class of overseers or senior telegraphers, and the salary increases to 220 pounds per annum. From this latter class promotion is made to the vacancies in the assistant superinten- dents and superintendents, and let me say that these vacancies are by no means in- • frequent. There are many points of difference between the conditions of operators in the United Kingdom and America, and it is very hard to impress the advantages of the one country upon the minds of the workers in the other. All telegraphers receive a pension at the termination of their service, and this holds good if they are forced to retire at an early age from bad health. Digitized by LiOOQle

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394 The Railroad Telegrapher. Furthermore, their positions are secure, and they have no need to provide for the future. The result of this inay be readily seen. It has a tendency to encourage them to live up to their salaries without any danger of poverty in the future. Their pensiops are ample for their needs, should they retire after a number of years’ service. Now, as regards the cost of living in the United Kingdom as compared with that in America, I must disagree with the statement of Bro. Smart, and maintain that it is much cheaper for one to live in the former country. I could easily give reasons, but it would occupy too much spSce. I pass the remark that "they all get mar- ried almost as soon as they reach their majority,” etc., as a touch of humor. As a matter of fact they arc very human and perform their social functions in much the same way as we do over here, according to their individual ideas of good (or bad) citizenship. As regards the telegraph service proper, I mean the systems in use, there are sev- eral points of difference. Bro Smart is right in saying that they maintain an ex- cellent service. I suppose it compares favorably with that of any other country in the world, although there are no "rush” or “pink” messages. For this latter reason important stock ex- change messages have been sent from Lon- don, England, via New York, to Berlin, Germany (and delivered in a few minutes). The Morse System is in most general use for inland work, but with the exception of an unimportant line to Calais in France, there are no Morse wires to the Continent. The “Huges” and the “Baudot” are the instruments used, and they are both faster to work and easier on the operator than is the “Morse.” I would suggest that The Telegrapher copy an occasional note or short article from some of the magazines dealing with such subjects, as I have found several operators who take an interest in them. The Telegraph Chronicle is the organ of their organization, and I am sure they would be much pleased to exchange cour- tesies with the O. R. T. Although the spirit of unionism is not as highly developed among them as it is among us, the germs are there and, from my recollection, are multi- plying rapidly. I should like to see a closer relationship between the O. R. T. and the P. T. C. A., and I think we. should both enjoy it — perhaps prof.t by it. I hope Bro. Smart v. ill forgive me for offering these corrections . but, pleased as I was to read his article, 1 could not refrain from suggesting that he had been misin- formed about the operators in the United Kingdom, amongst whom I worked for several years. "Centel," Cert. 1873, Div. 7. Digitized by LiOOQle

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. New York City, N. Y., Div. No. 26. Bro. S. W. Ilance has been transferred from New Orleans Station to Cieba, Spanish Honduras, as manager of Wireless Station there. Bro. P. Wr. Welch is now manager of U. F. Co.’s station at Swan Island, in Caribbean Sea, Bro. R. Fuller is also located there and Bro. E. M. Joyce is on the S. S. “Momus.” Bro. McLerney is at Colon, Panama, man- ager U. F. Co.’s station. Bro. C. L. Jones is on the S. S. “Almirante,” and Bro. Garrison is still in Jersey. Bro. Keegan occasionally appears in New York and Bro. McGuire recently bid in a real live job. Bro. Hallenbeck has just completed his new house on Long Island. Bro. Benson is now at Key West and Bro. David has gone South. Bro. Kain received a raise first of the year. Bro. Blecker on first trick now. Bro. Hebert has been appointed chairman of the Auditing Committee for 1913. Bro. Elwell gone West, as will Sister Ernst- hauser soon. Bro. Berry is still sailing out of New Orleans. Bro. Runyon has gone up State and Bro. Ter Haar is on the Harbor job now. Bro. Walsh was recently in Albany. Bro. Stickel has moved to Jersey. Bro. Boy- - dell is sailing out of New Orleans, and Bro. O’Brien still on Fire Alarm assignment. Bro. Fuller and Secretary Linn recently took a trip through Western New York, meeting Chief Telegrapher-elect Pickerill. At the February meeting officers for the ensuing term were elected, installation will be in March. All who can are urged to attend the meetings. The annual report read by the Secretary and Treasurer showed the division to be in better shape financially and numerically than in several years. Send in news items by the 15th of each month to the secretary. Those who have ‘not remitted for current term dues should do so at once. Div. Cor., Cert. 14. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. The February meeting was well attended and much of interest transpired. Out of a total of about fifty-five there were twenty or more West- ern Division men. Bro. L. H. Dowd was again re-elected chief telegrapher by a unanimous vote. The brothers know a good man and have no intention of letting him get away. Bro. Dowd was also elected local chairman for the Western Division, a position held for many years with credit to himself and to us until obliged to retire a year or two ago. We hope he may be our representative for a long time to come. The following delegates to the Baltimore Con- vention were elected: First, E, J. Manion; second, L. H. Dowd; third, G. F. McCormack; fourth, K. E. Porter; alternates, E. C. Terry, Jos. Leete, B. H. Dunbar, W. H. Gordon. Bro. Geo. F. McCormack was unanimously re- elected secretary and treasurer. “Mac” has held this position for a ^ood many years, eleven that I know of, probably since the division was estab- lished. In him we have the right man in the right place. Some one substituted an old, battered derby for Bro. J. J. Gaffney’s new one. The initials “J. J. G.” are in Bro. Gaffney’s hat and we hope he will recover it. General Chairman Bro. E. J. Manion favored us with one of his good talks and explained what progress the committee had made to date. I will try and name all the officers when they are installed. With the assistance of you all I shall try and give you a write-up each month. Bros. Corrigan and Lynch, of Poughquag, and Chief Telegrapher Bro. Dowd furnished me with a lot of news this month and I thank them very much. T. A. A. N. Y., N. H. & H.j Western Dh •ision — A nine-hour second trick operator has been added at “JC” office, starting at 12 noon. Bro. J. O. Bassette, first Southbury, who bid it in, we know will fill it to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. Bro. Post, “BX” Highland Jet., off several days with stomach trouble. Bro. Tom Kelly, now firing on this division, but who still carries a card, was a recent visitor in the metropolis. * Bro. H. E. Kent, West Patterson, was off a few days recently, relieved by Bro. Clint Cole. Bro. Slater was also off several days. Bro. Wooden, second Poughquag, bid in first Southbury, covered by Mr. Scully, pending bid. Bro. Van Deusen, on third Southbury, is an old- timer. We arc glad to sec him back. Digitized by Google

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3% Tiif. Railroad Telegrapher. Bros. Nulling ami Lynch made a flying trip to Waterbury recently. “WJ” office Hopewell, has been moved to cast end of yard, and understand “KA” office will be moved into the tower and made a three trick job. J. D. Walsh, clerk in Brewster freight office, bid in Oxford agency. Rro. F. A. Corrigan, agent 1’oughquag, off sick several days, was relieved by Bro. “Johnny” Lynch. Mr. Walsh assigned second Hawlcyville tower, no bids. Bro. Gordon, first “GY” tower Waterbury, went to third Derby Jet. tower, relieved by Bro. ITeger- man. Freight business has been so heavy that the company had to borrow (’. N. K., N. Y. O. & W. and N. Y. C. engines to handle it. Track No. 2 was used for both cast and west bound movements. No. 1 being used for storage, as the C\ N. 1C. were unable to handle trains in the yards at Hope- well. This kept the man at Stormville busy. We now have two crack trains over the division, Nos. 71 and 72, known as the “Federal,” running via Naugatuck Jet.,- Hawlcyville and over the Pough- keepsie bridge; thence over the C. N. 1C., L. & II. and Pcnnsy to Washington, instead of via Harlem River and Jersey City as formerly. No. 71 leaves Boston at 5:33 now instead of 8:00 o’clock. Bro. Harold Wells, of “GY” Bank Street Jet., was called to . St. Johns, N. B., January 10th, by the sad news of the death of his mother in Calgary, Alberta. Her remains reached St. Johns, the old home, January 13th, for interment, services being held from the home of friends on January 14th. Bro. Wells was ill when he left Waterbury, and was under the care of physician for several days. The brother has our heartfelt sympathy in his bereavement. Bro. Jesse Brink, of “JC” Waterbury, has re- turned from his old York State home, where he was called by the death of his mother. The brother had made several trips home owing to her long illness. Her death, although expected, was nevertheless sad. We also extend our sympathy to Bro. Brink in his bereavement. Bro. Dowd has recovered from an attack of la grippe and is slinging iron again at Bank Street Jet. T. A. A., Div. Cor. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. “Watch us grow,” has been our slogan for months, and still is, because we propose not to stop growing. Our rapid strides during the past year have been attributed to “Mellen’s” food. Most of our members arc taking a brand by this title, yet not the same article. Our January meeting was a good one in attend- ance, interest and harmony. All our “rag chewing” is done by the goat at the introductory cere- monies. It was “the night before” — the General Comm't- tee met the general officers at New Haven, and the atmosphere was thoroughly charged with a genuine sentiment of good will and best wishes for all attendant upon this conference, with con- fidence in the ability of our representatives to do their part faithfully and well. Bro. Joslin was nominated to succeed himself as local chairman. The report of the committee on entertainment was again laid upon the table until our brothers return from New Haven. The chief telegrapher called attention to the fact that owing to our meeting but once a month there was no place during that time where the brothers could meet eaih other or visiting brothers who visit our city on business purposes are obliged to wait for trains to take them home. The neces- sity of a centrally-locatcd social room, where the brothers could he entertained was so apparent that a motion was carried creating a committee of three to sec what can he done along this line and report. Timely remarks were made hv Bro. Joslin upon matters of immediate interest to our members, and he selected Bro. W. J. Smith to assist him in his committee work. A'. N. H. & //. R. R.— Bro. F. W. Voclker, Adamsdale Jet., who under- went an operation at the East Side Hospital, is convalescing satisfactorily. Sister Mclnnerncy has returned to “F” Provi- dence, after several weeks’ vacation. Bro. Jones, Norwood, R. I., is on third in the train dispatcher’s office. He will reach the top of the ladder if none of the rounds break on his way up. Bro. Weeks was at “P” office a few days while Van was suffering with a severe attack of nervous indigestion. Bro. Fowler, first Marshall, has returned after a* three weeks* absence, Bro. Brenner officiating meanwhile. The Beneficial Association membership has in- creased about 25 per cent since our annual meet ing in December. Those instrumental in producing these results deserve our hearty thanks. It is a most beneficial auxiliary to our division work. It’s plan, aim and object are perfect and should be supported to a man. Our hustling new secretary is out for new busi ness and he’s getting it. There was an unusually large number of vacan- cies during January, caused indirectly possibly by inadequate pay and the hours of service not be- ing properly divided up. A proper adjustment of these conditions would create more contentment and make frequent changes less necessary. Bro. M. A. Magnault is making good on scond in the train dispatcher’s office at Providence. Bro. Feeney bid in second Hill's Grove tower, relieved as agent-telegrapher Bellingham Jet. by Mr. Butler. Ill's application should be forthcom- ing at once. Bro. Frank Gardner, second Elm- wood tower bid in first Hill’s Grove. Bro. Joe Gaffney, third East Foxboro, goes to third Northup Avc. yard, and Bro. Cutler, third Digitized by CiOOQle

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: The Railroad “VV” Mansfield to Nortbup Ave. second trick lcverman. Bro. Wm. Hall, second Woodlawn tower, goes to split trick leverman East Providence, and Bro. “Hub” Spencer, from split trick to first trick leverman Northrup Ave. A. J. Cace, from day towerman Waterman Ave. to leverman n a. m. to 7 p. m. Valley Falls tower. The brothers at Valley will no doubt secure his application. Bro. Freddie Jones, from agent Norwood, R. I., to night messenger train dispatcher’s office. Provi- dence, and Bro. Briggs from second T. & O. War- ren, R. I. station to Centredale agency. J. D. V., Div. Cor. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. At our February meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Chief telegrapher, Theodore A. Reif; first vice- chief, J. F. English; second vice-chief, E. J. Coyle; secretary-treasurer, B. E. Seaman; dele gate, Theodore A. Reif; alternate, E. B. Clay. Bro. F. O. Tiger was elected local chairman by a large majoYity. The auditing committee was appointed as follows: Bro. B. E. Seaman, T. A. Ruff, A. D. DeWitt. A committee was also appointed to furnish re- freshments on the installation of officers March 14th. It has been suggested to change our meeting place to Stamford. The brothers’ views are re- quested on this matter. The out-going secretary-treasurer, Bro. Hannan, advises that after March meeting his term of office ceases and that after that date, March 14, 1913. that all dues and communications should be sent to B. E. Seaman, secretary-treasurer, 1321 Hoe Ave., New York City. Div. Cor. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. The February meeting was a record breaker, nearly one hundred members being present. The attendance at our meeting the past six months has been very satisfactory. There was lots of busi ness, the meeting starting at 8 p. 111. sharp. The election for division officers for 1913 re- sulted in the present chief being rc-elceted for the sixth term. Bro. McDonald, of Woburn, was re- elected first vice-chief^ Bro. McGrath, secretary- treasurer, and Bro. Quilty, second vice-chief. Bro. Tuck was appointed past chief and Bro. Haggerty marshal for another year. Sentinels will be an- nounced in next letter. Delegates to convention were: J. B. Bode, T. J. Fogarty and L. P. Clifton, and alternates, R. H. Nims, G. T. Roseberry and C. E. Davis. For members of general committee: J. B. Bod', Portland Division via Portsmouth; A. B. Weld, Portland via Dover; L. P. Clifton, Fitchburg Division; F. M. Morgan, Southern Division, ami James A. Wilson, Terminal Division. 7 Telegrapher. 397 The following is an abstract of our standing for 1912 and the auditor’s check of the treasurer’s books December 31st: Receipts. Cash on hand, Jan. 1, 1912 $ 246.22 Dues collected 2,585.06 Sale of typewriter 5.00 Total $2.83628 Expenditures. Grand Division proportion $1,705.22 Bond 1. 00 Printing and stationery 23.75 Postage 73-66 Hall rent 60.00 Relief to members 13.80 Aid to Labor Unions 25.00 Aid to hospitals 5.00 Cigars for meetings 12.00 Salary, Secretary-Treasurer 162.25 Salary of collectors 48.65 Organizing 114.24 General Com. proportion 162.25 Donation to General Com 100.00 Auditing 14.20 Typewriter repairs . 1.00 Schedule Com 4.00 Pierson fund 20.00 Cash to balance Dec. 31, 1912 290.26 Total $2,836.28 Wc, the undersigned auditors of Boston Division No. 41, hereby certify that we have audited and checked the books and vouchers of F. C. McGrath, Secretary and Treasurer of this division and find them well kept and cash on hand $244.97. (Signed) W. M. Laird, If. F. Cunningham, A. W. Lansberg. Stand by your committee, they arc working hard and we will win out. It may take time but wc will get there. Div. Cor., Cert. ji. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. Our regular January meeting was called to order at 8:45 p. m. on the nth, by worthy chief Bro. \ an Nostrand, and all officers present except Second Vice-President Bro. Decker and Bro. Leon ard, general chairman. Bro. Decker was working. Bro. Leonard on the sick list. Several petitions for membership were acted on. Several candidates initiated in long form and obligated by the past chief, the ceremonies being very impressive. Nominations for officers for the new year were as follows: For chief telegrapher, Bro. C. B. Van Nostrand; first vice-chief, Bro. ('. ( ). Webb; second vice- chief, Bro. T. F. Gaffney; secretary and treasurer. Bros. Merniger and Adams: trustee (three year--', Bros. Tliuina and Hudson; local chairmen, repn senting station agtnf-, Bin- \ I. M;n-. I). I, 1 1 aw kens and A. F 1 i I » 1 • | • ' • - 1 1 1 i > > • • 1 In t< h •• Digitized by ViOOQle

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398 The Railroad Telegrapher. raphers, Bros. F. Shields, Jr., and VV. S. Leahy: representing the signalmen, Bros. L. Mcringer and E. H. Decker. The local chairmen will be elected by official mail ballot. Delegates to the next convention of the Grand Division, which convenes at Baltimore in May next: A. A. Leonard, Austin, C. B. Van Nostrand, A. F. Heller, A. W. Brooker and F. Shields. Jr. Alternates: J. S. Thuma, E. F. Webb, T. F. GafT- ney, E. B. Collyer, J. F. O’Rourke and A. L. Marsh. We decided to hold our annual entertainment in St. Mary's Lyceum, Jamaica, N. Y., on March 26th. The meeting adjourned in good season and the brothers were invited to the meeting room of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, where they were treated to sandwiches, pie and coffee. We are indeed grateful to the ladies for their hospitality. The two locals meeting on the same night in the same building makes an ideal condi- tion, and we are sure if more of the wives, sisters and mothers of our brothers only realized the nice social times we are having monthly, that it would be a hard matter to keep them away. Some of the Auxiliary members can hardly wait until meeting night comes around. Brothers, assist the ladies to increase their membership. Their strength and memberhip means more strength for our divi- sion. Bless them, we can not get along without them. The joint “co-operative” meetings of the five railroad brotherhoods, held in Fraternity Hall, Jamaica, Sunday afternoon and evening, January zoth, was well attended by a number of members from each organization and were a decided success. Those who were so unfortunate as not to be there missed a rare treat. However, there will be similar meetings in the near future at different points, so that all may have an opportunity to attend and become interested in the co-operative movement which without a doubt is the only true solution of materially bettering the working con- ditions and promoting the fraternal and social spirit of these five organized bodies. Long Island R. R., Tower Dept. — • Bro. Jacobs, second “DB,” bid in first “MX.” Bro. Hirscharn, third “JC,” second “DB.” Bro. Snelling, second “MP,” displaced Hirscharn at “DB.” Bro. Thompson, third ‘’MP,” displaced B. W. Dryden, third “WT,” who displaced J5ro. Bergman at “MX,” latter working extra. Bro. Decker, first “EX,” relieved Bro. Hanlon, second “FT,” a few days. Bro. LaRue, third at “BJ,” was recently mar- ried. Congratulations. Bro. R. J. Hendrickson, third “HW,” bid in third “VA,” and* is right at home again. Bro. Leonard, first at “RJ,” is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Powers. Mr. and Mrs. ,G. W. Sheaslcy, of West Fair- view* , Pa., the latter a sister of Bro. Leonard. «*prnt Sunday. January i-th, with him. We hnpr lor his speedy recovery. Station Dept. — Bro. L. A. Higgins, Jr., the popular agent at Glen Cone, is on his wedding trip, relieved by Bro. Leahy. Congratulations. Bro. V. G. Riser, telegrapher Bushwick Jet. has been promoted to the agency there, the best evidence of faithful service. W. S. Peacock, agent at Islip, is off indefinitely, relieved by Bro. Brooker. Bro. J. JL Robinson, is now at Kings Park, a little nearer to “the farm.” “Jim” is on the right track. On January 13th Bro. J. L. Martin and crew vacated the old East New* York station and moved into a new temporary building; it being necessary to demolish the old landmark to excavate for the New York connecting railroad improvement. Jack is pleased with his new quarters. Div. Co*. in memoriam: Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved mother of our brother, P. H. Hayes; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt ayra- pathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. L. Tiiuma, J. S. Martin, A. F4 Heller, ^Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Winfield, Jct., Jan. 24, *9*3- I desire to thank the members of Division No. 44, O. R. T., for sympathy shown at death of my mother. Yours fraternally, P. H. Hayes. Wood8ville, N. H., Div. No. 45. JVhitc Mountains Div., Boston & Maine R. R. — . Our general committee is still in Boston and, .with Bro. Pierson, are in consultation with Mr. Horn. The committee is working hard for our benefit and we should be glad to help it with money or any other way possible. Bro. Hoff, spare, relieved Bro. Morrison at West Thornton for a few days. Bro. McKenna, who relieved Bro. Lynch at Gorham several days, later relieved Sister Dobson at Campton for a few days. Mr. Rcnny, of Bowman, was relieved by Mr. Jordan, spare. At the meeting in Woodsville, February 15th, the following officer* were elected: Bro. Hamilton. Wells Rivet, chief telegrapher; Bro. C. R. King. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 399 Passumpsic, local chairman of north end of Pas- sumpsic Division and delegate to the convention at Baltimore, with Bro. Pebbles alternate; Bro. G. A. Pebbles, local chairman; Bro. M. J. Swam, Northampton, local chairman, south end of Pas- sumpsic Division. All vacancies bulletined January 18th were filPd as follows: Bro. Bailey, third Glencliff, bid in second Canterbury; Bro. Becbard, spare, tbiid Meredith; Bro. Hoff, spare, third Lakeport; Mr. Bishop, spare, third Tilton; Bro. Brown, first Meredith, bid in first Littleton; Bro. Seery, second Tilton, bid in second Plymouth, and Mr. Jordan, spare, bid in third Canterbury. Mr. Thomson, spare, is on second Tilton; Mr. Caswell, spare, on third Glencliff, relieved later by Mr. Nallette, spare, pending bids. On bulletin: Second Tilton, third Clencliff and first Meredith. It’s Bro. Kimball whom we now welcome to our ranks. Mr. Jordan, off two days without leave, was relieved on third Canterbury by Mr. Caswell, spare. There are eight-hour tricks at Canterbury, on account of there being no clerical work to be done there by the men on second and third. “JS.” Pittsburg, Pa., Div. No. 52. Pittsburg & Lake Erie R. R. — Officers elected for ensuing year are: Chief teleg- rapher. J. G. Rothrock; first vice-chief, W. A. Hamilton; second vice-chief, C. C. Pente; secre- tary, H. K. Klingensmith ; treasurer, C. C. Camp- bell; trustee, C. C. Pence; delegate, J. G. Roth- rock; alternate, W. A. Hamilton. The officers were Installed March 8, 1913. After May 1, 1913, the division will move to a new lodge room, location to be decided later. The building where we now meet is to be torn down and a new and large building erected. All members who have not paid dues for the current Kym, do so at once. It behooves us all to keep our dues paid up. Eight petitions for membership were received the past month, but we must have more thorough organization to accomplish things. We are not yet getting what we are worth. Business on the “Little Giant" has been very heavy all winter, and from all Indications we will have a very brisk summer. Bro. Smouse, from Struthers, bid in Newell agency. We are sorry to lose “Bob," and wish him success. Struthers has been discontinued as a telegraph office. Bro. C. C. Driscoll is now in the new depot at Aliquippa. Bro. Owens is on Haselton second while up for bid. Remember, it is now "Mr." Wiggins at New Castle Jet., instead of Bro. Wiggins, making that a solid "non” office. Birds of a feather flock together. “No card, no favors." “NX." Rochester, N. Y., Div. No. 65. At our February meeting in Rochester, Febru- ary 8th, Bro. Clarence P. Lord was chosen dele- gate and Bro. P. T. Harrity alternate to the Bal- timore convention next May. The local offices were filled as follows: Bro. H. A. Beachara, chief telegrapher; G. D. Emery, first vice-chief; J. A. McDonough, second vice-chief, and C. P. Lord, secretary and treasurer. Among those present were: Bros. P. T. Harrity, C. P. Lord, Chapman, G. D. Emery, H. L. Butler, H. A. Beacham, E. M. Merrow, J. A. McDonough, Duffy, Donovan, Gilbert, E. C. Reed, J. L. French, W. G. Adams, and E. J., E. E. and C. E. Scott. We had as a guest of the evening Bro. H. L. Jones, our general secretary and treasurer. We unanimously voted full confidence in our general committee now trying to secure a revision of our schedule. Those who have not paid their semi-annual dues should remit at once to Bro. Clarence P. Lord, at Somersworth, our new secre- tary and treasurer. Stick to the committee, brothers, and support it in Its efforts to secure wages for us somewhat near the rates other roads are paying. B. M. R. R.. Portland Division — Mr. (5’Neil, general agent at Rochester, bid in Salmon Falls W. agency. Mr. Little, of Mel- rose, assigned to Rochester. Later Mr. O’Neil bid in Melrose agency. Bro. Treamer bid in Reading second. Mr. Murphy, Western Union, Chicago, is at Union temporarily, vice Mr. Urie. Bro. McNoll, “XA" Lynn, is now with the Western Union at Pawtucket, R. I. Bro. Lovejoy, agent Conway, resigned to accept the treasurership of the Conway Savings Bank, relieved by Mr. Snow, of Melrose, on bid. Bro. E. J. Scott, Mt. Whittier, on two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Mr. Urie. The three tricks at Spinney’s Switch have been abolished and two switchmen installed, working twelve hours each. We all feel proud of our sister telegrapher, May E. Stimpson, of Division 95, who performed such heroic service while at Salmon Falls W. The Boston Post gave a graphic picture of her successful rescue of an intoxicated man from the wheels of an onrushing express at “SF," accom- panied by her photo. The reduction of the force at Mt. Whittier to one man lasted just ten days, when the baggage master was put back again. I he special assessment levied by our general committee should be paid at once, as this is the first time it has been necessary to do tin’s since the B. & M. has been organized. Sister Jennie L. McDonald, nt he: home in W'olfeboio, would be glad to work -for anyone on vacation. Bro. Appleton, from Rochester sc>. ni; Bio. Dandfclin, from Haverhill; cx-Bro. Paul A Pitman, at Harvard Dental School, and Pi foulo;: are with the Western Union. Digitized by Google

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400 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Waterstreet, at Celina, Texas, is contem- plating returning to Amsterdam, N. Y., and going into business with his father. Bro. P. T. Harrity is relieving Bro. Adlington at Cummings. Bro. Frank L. Thompson, of the W. N. & P- at Springvale, is contemplating a trip to Cali- fornia, and may go with the Southern Pacific. We are pleased to read the write-ups from the other divisions, as we are nearly all acquainted with their members, and like to hear of the changes on the other parts of the system. Send some items to me at Wolfeboro by the twentieth, so we can have our division represented every month. “SI.” Addison, N. Y„ Div. No. 108. Bros. P. W. Outman and A. S. English, extra, have resigned. G. O. Murray, of Elkland, is on leave of absence. Relief men are very scarce, several having resigned recently to work for other roads. There wras a very poor attendance at our last meeting. Extra Horry, relieving at Hulls, was at his home in Cameron, N. Y., recently. Gaines Jet., station was robbed recently. It has been broken into a number of times during the past year. Bro. A. L. Locke, of Knoxville, while off on leave recently, was relieved by Frank Howland. Cert. 39- B. & S. R. R.t Third District- Business is good on this district, as the mines and coke plants are working every day. Bro. Nelson, who went to Hicks Run while Bro. Clark was on the 9ick list, was relieved at Sinne- mahoning by Mr. Logue, a new man. Mr. Miller is at Floyd nights. Bro. A. C. Hicks, Weedville agency, transferred to Tyler, later resigned. Bro. Clark, who re- lieved Bro. Hicks at Hicks Run, was relieved by Mr. Maloney at Weedville, Mr. Reardon going to Tyler. The two latter are from the B. R. Sc P. Bro. Lupoid, who resigned Medix Run to go with the C. P. Ry., reconsidered it and remained. Bro. Haskins is in the chicken business, and the officials are ordering fresh eggs by wire. Mr. Blakey is on second Tyler, and Miss Scull at Bennezettc nights. Boys, here’s a fine chance to get a couple of nice sisters into the Order. Just show' them what a fine lot of brothers they would have. The poem by Bro. Wilson in the C. G. W. R. R. January write-up, at the bottom of page 125, hit this road in about the right place. It might be a good plan to tack it on the next requisition to our storekeeper. Mr. Maloney, at Weedville, married the best girl in the town after being there only seven weeks and had never known the girl before. We congratulate him on his enterprising abilities. In addition to passing the cigars, he is reminded that he now needs an “up to date” and a M. B. D. certificate to protect her. Boys, be sure to hand him the blanks. We hear that Bro. Cole, at Sagamore, has also become a benedict, but have no particulars. Cert. 56. Hamilton, Ont., Div. No. 155. T. H. & B. R. R.— If I were to depend on the news items sup- plied by the other members it would be se’dom there would be any write-up from this division, now entering upon the second year of its exist- ence. Not one line has ever been received from anyone. Bro. Wm. Stettler is now at Scotland agency. Bro. Richards, relieving at Fenwick and Vine- mount, has returned to Brantford nights. Bro. J. N. Smith, agent Jerseyvillc, working at Summit days and Brantford nights since Sep- tember, has returned to his home at Jerseyville. Bro. J. H. Stevenson, who thought that “Fields afar off looked green,” found out his mistake and returned to Summit. Bro. Rowntree, agent at Vinemount about a year, bid in second Aberdeen, and he and Bro. Cunneyworth takes turns at second and third. Bro. Murgatroyd is at Kinnear days, vice Bro. Stettler, with Bro. Poustie nights. Bro. Knox, from the “GT,” bid in Vinemount agency. We all welcome him to this road. Mr. McKinley, a new man, is at Vinemount nights. Bro. McClary, agent Grassies, who bid in Fen- wick agency, has returned to Grassies; life at a big center being too strenuous. Norman Bur- dick was at Fenwick pending bids. Bro. J. E. McNamara, relieving at Scotland and Grassies, is at Fenwick night, helping out with the heavy rush of freight. We were one and all surprised and pained to hear Chief Dispatcher Warnick. Hamilton, Ont., is off indefinitely on account of illness. Bro. Stani- land, acting as chief, relieved by Bro. Harring- ton on first trick, and he by Bro. Nevills on second, relieved by Bro. Warrender on third. Since Mr. Warnick’s sickness, several of the boys have been offered a position in Hamilton office to learn dis- patching, but all preferred to stay at station work. Conditions are such, since last schedule was re- ceived December 1, 1912. as to make it undesirable to move to the city where the high cost of living is to be taken as a factor in part of the salary- paid. Our regular meeting was held at Sons of Eng- land Hall, Sunday, February 9th, when the fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Chief telegrapher. Bro. W. R. Kelly; first vice- chief, Bro. L. Harrington; second. Bro. J. N. Smith, and secretary-treasurer, E. D. Armstrong, thus putting Bro. \V. H. Staniland, who acted so well as chief telegrapher, ever since the division formed, into the position of past chief telegrapher. A discussion was carried on in reference to the nor attendance *>t members who never make an Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 401 effort to get out; some of them living right in the city. Some of the most regular attendants are those who have to be away from home the whole day. and others have to get someone in their place, while there arc some who would only 1 'se an hour or two sleep and do not come out once a month. A ball came or horse race, or some oth^r sport they could easily go to. Take a squint at what wages were five years ago, or even a ye r ago, and then think what you owe to the O. R. T. We know you ail pay your dues pretty regular, but there are other things to be considered be- sides the money question. Come out and dis- cuss them. One man who could not attend found time to shout his grievances from the hill top, where no one pays any attention to him. Come along and get acquainted and show by your at- tendance that you wish to better your conditions when the opportunity offers. E. D. A. Grand Trunk Ry. Ottawa Section — Bro. H. D. Reynolds has Depot Harbor nights, vice Mr. J. Howard, transferred to Bank St. yard days, vice Bro.- Geo. McFarlane, transferred to Depot Harbor days. Bro. G. A. Thurston bid in Sprucedale agency, relieved at Barry’s Bay by Mr. Stout, a new man. Bro. Bradley will likely be relieved again. Bro. N. G. Reynold at Ravcnsworth agency. Bro. Madden is back at Brule Lake, relieved at Kinburn agency, which did not agree with his health, by Bro. Otto. Bro. Blanchficld is now with the C. P. at Chelsea. Rock Lake has again been opened as a telegraph office by C. T. Molleur, relieved by J. II. Mon- geau, at Madawaska nights. Bro. Reid gets Renfrow days; Mr. Grimes, from the C. P., Wilno agency, and Bro. Clayton bid in Arnprior days. Trainmen were kept busy on this part of the sys- tem this winter, the lack of power being the only drawback to greater business. The wires have been cut in at Pembroke “NB” with Bro. F. O. Parent as agent, relieving Bro. Smith, of Golden Lake, of a lot of extra telegraph- ing. Bro. Cass, agent Yanklcck Hill, has resigned, relieved by Bro. Bradley, temporarily. Among the recent new members are: Bros. Reid, “RN” days, and Bro. St. Louis, of Maxville. Wel- come boys. Bro. Hardy has accepted an agency on the C. P., relieved by Bro. Joli, from the I. C. R. R. There are only two regular telegraphers not now members of our organization. With a furthi r increase in sight we hepe soon to see Messrs. Younkil and Beriault invest in an up-to-date card. Bro. Campbell, third vice-president of the Order, is to be at the Ottawa meeting, Sunday, February 1 6th, a report of which will appear in the mxt issue of the journal. Div. ('oh. Grand Trunk Pacific Ry. Fifth District — The grain rush is about over and the boys are resting up for the spring rush which promises to be the heaviest yet. Bro. LeGallais. who relieved Bro. Pitt^rs^n. agent Chauvin, while away on one of those trips “to secure the better half.” has resumed at Unity days. Bro. Foley going back on nights there, vice Bro. Storey, who went to New Norway as agent and telegrapher. Bro. Foley visited Scott recently and Bro. Le- Gallais attended the big skating carnival at Wain- wright, winning the second prize for fancy dress and skating, taking the character of “Farmer John.” Bro. McIntyre, second trick dispatcher, away a few days, was relieved by Bro. Armstrong. Regular meetings will be called shortly at Big- gar, where all the boys from Districts 4 and 5 will be able to get in without much trouble. Would like the boys to send me any changes, etc., that they know of, as every little bit helps t"> make a good write-up. Bro. Mitchell, agent Scott, called in to the peg on some important business, was relieved by Bro. Jeminson. The brothers on District 5 extends their con- gratulations to Bro. and Mrs. Patterson. Cert. 1186. Wabash R. R. Springfield Division — The committee received a letter from General Superintendent Cotter, dated February 1, 19x3, stating that he had not forgotten us and would give us a meeting as soon as possible, but has been unable to give other committees in ahead of us meetings yet. We all hope our date will be named in the near future. Each member should line up his 'non neighbors. It will be much easier to secure a new schedule with a better percentage of membership. The Wabash is among the roads paying operators and station agents the least money, and the parcel post reduces salaries considerably by cutting down express commissions. We have some considera- tion to expect to begin with. The Illinois Central boys are now negotiating with their officials for a new schedule and better conditions. We wish them success. All say the parcel post is increasing the work at the stations. Bro. Zimmerman says the Maysville transfer is a “fright,” and Bro. Watson, agent Riverton, has to handle six to a dozen sacks off Xo. 3 every morning. What are we going to do about it? The railroads expect more pay from Uncle Sam, and we expect more for this increased work. Former Trainmaster Karnes, promoted to the Decatur Division, was surprised by a presentation committee waiting upon him in Superintendent Stumpf’s office at Decatur, when T. G. Schmidt, on behalf of the Springfield Division employes, Digitized by LiOOQle

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402 The Railroad Telegrapher. presented him with a solid-gold Knights of Tem- plar watch charm and a letter of appreciation with a $100 gold certificate enclosed. Mrs. Karnes leceived a silver tea set. Thomas Meehan, who operates the Wabash lunch stand at Bluffs, made the presentation speech. We >xtend Mr. Karnes our best wishes. The water tank at Lanesville was out of service about a week, causing considerable delay to trains and a hardship on Bro. Flint, agent there, whose wife was sick at the time. Bro. Watson, agent Riverton, has been on the sick list, Bros. Marshall and Operator Adams do- ing the station work during his absence. f Bro. Tolle bid in Zaylis second, relieved on third Griggsville by Mr. Godfrey pending bids. Mr. Parr bid in Harristown. Bro. Longnecker, agent at Kinderhook, has re- turned from an extended vacation. Bro. Carrell, who relieved him, is now on second, and Bro. Guinan doing the telegraphing for Mr. Long- necker. Mr. Jones bid in third there. Bro. Zimmerman, -agent Maysville, who took a civil-service examination in Quincy recently, was relieved by Bro. Allen, who also relieved Bro. Savage, agent New Salem, a few days while at- tending his father-in-law’s funeral. Bro. Clause, second Bluffs, off a few days owing to the death of his mother, was relieved by Mr. Davis, from Versailles. The brothers have our sympathy. Bro. Carrell and Mr. Carroll, third and second Kinderhook, took in the sights at Hulls recently, and “footed” it back via the ties. Thanks to the boys for contributing to these columns. Send some more for the next issue. L. W. Abbott, Cert. 748. Moberly Division — Bro. J. W. Willis, who relieved Mr. Hoffman, third Brunswick, went to second Gallatin. Bro. A. C. Lampe went to Brunswick a few days, owing to the illness of one of the men there. Bro. J. W. McVey, second Luther, took three weeks’ vacation to Niagara Falls, relieved by Bro. Bittiker, second Malvern, and he by Bro. Robin- son. Bro. Berthold, third Luther, was sick for a week, causing Bro. White and Bro. Bittiker to double two or three days until Bro. A. C. Lampe, of Brunswick, came to their relief. Bro. E. P. Marion, our hustling local chairman, and Bro. A. C. Lampe, of Brunswick, attended the meeting of No. 2 on February 3d, at St. Louis, and Bro. Marion was elected as our dele- gate to the national convention at Baltimore, Md. We wish him a nice time on his trip. Mr. Hicklin, first Kansas City, bid in “GM” second. Bro. J. W. Willis, of second Gallatin, is on first “KN” pending bulletin. Mr. Woods, of first Carrollton, bid in DeWitt agency. The tricks at Council Bluffs have been changed: From 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. as telegrapher; 5 p. in- to 8 p. m. as clerk; second, 5 p. m. until 2 a. m., and third, 2 a. m. until 11 a. m. Bvo. K. W. Wells, third Malvern, recently married, will make that his home. We are glad Mrs. Wells got a man who is “up to date.” Clifton second, on bulletin, was canceled. While Bro. Lampe was on Luther third he and Bittiker called on our grand secretary and treas- urer at St. Louis. These brothers wish the nons could hear Bro. Quick explain the good things the O. R. T. has done and what it is going to do. They say: “There would not be a non left.” Use this argument and everybody keep after that non working by your side until you get him. We are expecting a new schedule, and that is the way to get a good one. The Wabash was the first railroad to run a solid steel train across the State of Missouri, and it Is coming right to the front In improving its service. Remember, our new local chairman is to be elected this month. Bro. E. P. Marion, our present local chairman, would make us a good one. He has done a whole lot of good work since he took that office. Remember our motto: “No card, no favors.” Cert. 1815, Div. Cor. Moberly Division Notes — Bro. Bittiker, while at Luther yard office, was relieved by Bro. Robinson, who later relieved Bro. Broadhurst on third Dalton, and also Mr. Brotherton, Wakenda second, while on the sick list. Bro. Robinson is now on Centralia third. Mr. McCurry, first Keytesville, was off a few days, and Mr. Bush and McDow doubled. Bro. Lampe, who got Wilcox agency on bul- letin, has declined it. C. R. Wood bid in DeWitt agency, and Bro. Clark, from “GM,” got Imogene agency. A. B. Anderson bid in second Excelsior Springs Junction. Div. Cor. Decatur Division — Bro. C. E. Virden resigned first Clarkesdale, re- lieved by Mr. Poole, with Williams, from the C. I. & S., on third and Mr. Painter on second. Bro. E. L. Puckett on relief work at Decatur, relieved on third Taylorville by George Hyde, who later bid in third Worden. Agent Thurnburg’s wife is working third there. The wires were taken out of Worden and Poad towers, and, therefore, Agent Stallman went to Edwardsville, 111., as cashier. Material for the automatic block signal is being delivered along the right-of-way. Bro. Fincher is now on first Edwardsville Jet. Sister O’Neil, third Staunton, recently visited Bro. Ishmael and family, second Stonington. Bro. J. H. Eft, second Morrisonville, was in St. Louis recently. The wife of Bro. Keys, third Stonington. visited relatives in St. Louis. Bro. Crack, in Taylorville, is keeping Georgie Skin in doubt as to his whereabouts. Bro. Gordon, third Mt. Olive, in Decatur re- cently, bid in third Granite City. Digitized by Google

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403 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Custer, agent Raymond, was a recent Litchfield visitor. Trainmaster Karnes is out of the hospital and on duty again. Acting Trainmaster Bump is back on the assistantship, and S. D.- McMillian on the extra passenger service. Bro. Chippendale, agent Ritchie, bid in second Gibson. Bro. Hedburg, third Ashburn, awarded second Reddick. Bro. Ben Singleton bid in sec- ond “JO;” I. G. Albin, second Osman, and Teleg- rapher Toomey, second Emington. Bro. C. N. Link, third Manhattan, is visiting friends in Decatur. Bro. Slade Is relieving Mr. Lewis on the car job during vacation. “Bill” Keller, third Cerro Gordo, is on first Decatur Jet. We hope none of the O. R. T. boys are obliged to have the dispatcher’s assistance in blocking trains with the other boys. Bros. Johnson and Brickey doubled a few days while Bro. Watts was home on account of sick- ness, and Bro. Waybright, second Campus, also off on account of sickness, was relieved by Albin, and he on third there by a new man. Mr. Myers relieved Mr. Symerton on Barber third, who went to third Ashburn. Boys, please send me a few items not later than the twentieth. Thanks to Bro. McClurg for his assistance in this write-up, hoping he will be back next month. Div. Cor., Cert. 1613. Detroit Division, Fourth District — Bro. P. L. Havener bid in the 3 p. m. trick at Montpelier, and Gary first is on bulletin. Ex-Bro. Vets is on second there pending bulletin. The brothers there should see that he gets up to date again. Bro. E. M. King, third Edon, is playing in the Edon Silver Cornet band. Bro. Jess Edson, with the Wabash a number of years, recently with the B. & O. at Stanley, Ohio, has started a cigar store at Hamilton. We wish him success. Bro. F. D. Spurling, agent Hamil- ton, fell while sawing off the branch of a tree causing him to lay off a few days. The old dispatcher’s office at Ashley is being moved to Oakwood yard for the yardmastcr’s office. Agent Rowe, Stroh, while in New York owing to the serious illness of his wife, was relieved by Bro. King, “the fat man from the Erie,” who bid in second Gary, and later second “BO” tower. The G. R. & I first and second trick men at “FY” tower Wollcottville, got a $5 raise recently. Bro. Krailing, third there, being a Wabash man didn't get it. He is learning watch repairing during his spare hours. Bro. F. W. Beatty, from the C. & R. at Moose Jaw, Sask., who bid in Topeka third and trans- ferred to Division 2, relieved Bro. Hume, Division* 1 19, who later relieved Wixon, second Wakarusa. for a lay off. Wixon went "to “WK” while the wreck was being cleared up at Wyatt. We hope he will soon have a card again. Bro. James Whippcrt, who left here in December, is now carpentering at Defiance, Ohio. Bro. Bert West bid in second Westville, re- lieved on third there by Bro. Amey, from Mont- pelier, relieved by Bro. Havener. Bro. R. A. Mills, the genial agent at Crocker, oc- cupied a box recently at the performance of the musical comedy, “Little Boy Blue,” in Hammond. Bro. Fred Hanes landed first Crocker, relieved on second by Bro. C. J. Hollensbee on bid. The lat- ter had several days siege with lagrippe recently. Mr. Drowly is on third, but the brothers there will soon land him. Work on the new coal dock at Crocker, under construction and nearly com- pleted, has been postponed indefinitely on account of the water. Bro. Flegal, agent Aetna, was relieved to attend the Mardi Gras at New Orleans by his brother-in- law Bro. Beatty, who says they need a longshore- man there more than a telegrapher. Mr. Simpson bid in third Woodward, and Bro. Quackenbush will land him soon. Every one with a card must be a real union man and remember our 1913 motto. “Every mem- ber do his duty.” The ice season has closed at Hadden’s ice house, near Westville, and the work train taken off, re- lieving Bro. Holsinger, the agent there of extra work. Local Chairman Wood is with the rest of the committee in St. Louis waiting to see the officials. Back ’em up boys, with lots of “pep,” and we’ll win out sure. Mr. O’Bryan says he has plenty of men and is not hiring many now, but extras are as uncertain as a weather report. I am obliged to Bros. Hanes and Havener for notes this month. I hope the other brothers won't neglect sending me all notes whenever they can by the 20th so we can have a good write-up every month. Regards. A. W. B. Detroit Division, Third District — Since the new double track has been put in service. Cone to “BO’^ tower, Cone has been made a night office also, with Bro. J. Bloom, first, F. D. Miller, from “WU,” Detroit, second, and Chas. Henderson, from Chicago, on third. Bro. D. R. Wanty, off a few nights, was a recent visitor at Cone. Wonder why? Bro. Geo. Clark, first Britton, while attending the auto show at Detroit was relieved by Chas. Henderson, who also relieved Sister E. M. Jackel, at Adrian nights, while she attended court there. Bro. J. O. Miller, a new man from C. P. R., is now on third Hand. Bro. Arney, “NG” Montpelier, recently visited Detroit en route to Westville> relieved by Chas. Lowe. Mr. Kollars, first Delray, bid in third Alvordton. Bro. King is now on second “BO” tower, vice Mr. C assidy. Bro. King will enjoy the Speeder rides out to “BO” tower. That’s the way I got my start. Bro. L. A. Yoder got second Milan. Bro. R. S. Sayles. bid in seo-nd North Morenci and Sister Digitized by LiOOQle

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404 The Railroad Telegrapher. F. Jones, from “MD” Detroit, bid in “GM” St. Louis. The new round house and turn table at Delray has been put in service, which permits the use of the new 2400 class engines on this district. I only recently received the request from Bro. Wood to relieve him of this part of the work and would have had very little news if I had not received some from Bros. Wood and Bloom. Hope these brothers will come again and also the rest of you, and we will see what we can accomplish the next time. Address 188 Rathbone St., De- troit, Mich., will reach me. q. H. Raether. Mobile & Ohio Ry. St. Louis Division — NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS. Bro. Jesse U. Overall, Jr., Corinth, Miss., has been appointed correspondent for this division, any one wishing to contribute news please send to him by the 20th of each month to enable him to get the write-up to Bro. Quick by the 28th. Yours fraternally, L. T. Murdaugh, Local Chairman. St. Louis Division Notes — Mr. Cox, former agent Baldwin, 111., has been reinstated. This puts Bro. McCord back to Pomona agency, Bro. Carter third Pomona, Bro. Corgan third Mt. Glen, George Carter second Wil- lisviile and Mr. Rosendough on extra. While Bro. McCord was taking his Masonic degree at Alto Pass, he was relieved by Mr. Ripley, extra, who also relieved Bro. George Salter, second Waterloo, while off a few days. Mr. Matthias, extra, was at Willisville a few days recently until relieved by a regular man. Bro. Craig, Hartman, is now on third Jonesboro. Sparta agency, recently vacated, has been re- opened by Mr. Rendlcman, but no bulletin re- ceived yet. Bro. W. E. Jernigan bid in third Tamm’s yard. Bro. Habermeihl, Vulcan, off for a month was relieved by Bro. Leppc, third Columbia, and he by Mr. Grob, extra. Bro. W. H. Lamison doing relief work, on third trick in the dispatcher’s office at Murphysboro. was relieved at Alto Pass by Mr. House, extra. Bro. G. Williamson bid in third "WC” Murphys- boro, first trick Murphysboro vacated and third bulletined. We hope this will be corrected by bul- letin. Second tricks were put on at Burksville, Bald- win and Mill Creek, hours 5 p. m. until 2 a. m. Mr. Troy, extra, who went to Burksville, Mr. Matthias to Baldwin and Mr. Ripley to Mill Creek, have all promised to join in a few days. Bro. Lee Roy Creech, second Alto Pass, visited his home at Campbell Hill recently. Bro. Albright, second Beech Ridge, bid in first Davis, relieved by Mr. House. Bro. R. T. Chatman agent Alto Fass, is taking three degrees of masonry. Mr. W. E. Jernigan, third Tamm’s yard, off few days on account of sickness was relieved by Mr. House. Bro. E. F. Gleason, a new man from the I. C.. bid in East St. Louis third. We are glad to know that he has held an “up to date” for several years. Bro. T. D. White, third Bethel, was a recent Corinth visitor while his wife was away from home. G. H. Lawhorn, second Rienzi, on vacation, was relieved by Wesley Briggs, and Bro. C. M. Barr, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Hailey. -Bro. H. L. Meeks, is relieving on first Perry' until third “JN”,can be filled by bulletin, where Mr. Armstrong is relieving. Bro. T. L. Caver, agent Wheelers, while off sick was relieved by R. C. Thomas. Bro. A. W. Fowler, bid back the agency at Caycc, he did not like Sparta. Bro. H. L. Bradley, bid in third “JN,” and Bro. Tom Beadles Selmer agency. J. B. Gannon, third Levee Jet., working as extra dispatcher at Cairo Jet., relieved by M. M. Haden. I. Billings, second Davis, while off few days on account of the death of his wife, was relieved by Mr. Hulen. Mr. Haden, first Davis, resigned. This last pay day I drew my check, $67.00. Just behind me came a black negro fireman, who drew $118.00 and did not work the full month. He could not write his name but made his “X.” Boys, when everyone gets an “up-to- date,” then we can right this wrong. Div. Cor. Chicago & Alton R. R. A successful meeting was held in the spacious parlors of the Illinois Hotel at Bloomington, 111., on Monday evening, February 17, 1913, called to order at 8 p. m., Bro. E. E. Gentz, of Braid- wood, presiding; Bro. E. R. Hendricks, Carroll- ton, 111., secretary, and Bro. Thomas Riley, door- keeper. Among the other brothers in attendance were: J. F. Magee, Gardner, 111.; A. M. Crow, Shirley, 111.; C. P. Wright, Hopedale, 111.; J. H. Dean, Normal, 111.; F. N. Burkdoll, McLean, III.; C. O. Lakin, Roodhouse, 111.; R. W. Salz- man, Elwood, III.; I. J. Cooper, Minier, 111.; C. E. Devvcest, Odell, 111.; and J. F. Endsley, H. C. Majors, Homer Deaton and E. R. LaSalle, of Bloomington, 111. It was unanimously agreed that Bloomington, 111., should be the regular meeting point for all divisions; meetings to be held quarterly (subject to the call of the chairman for dates) during the months of March, June; September and De- cember of each year. Bro. Gentz was elected permanent chairman. Bros. Riley and Hendricks declined the nomina- tion for secretary, and Bro. H. C. Majors, of Bloomington, was elected. It was unanimously agreed that the Northern and Southern Divisions hold regular monthly meetings, subject to the call of the chairman, the Southern Division being divided into two separate territories, to cover from Bloomington to Jackson- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 405 ville south via Tonica, and from Bloomington to Woodson south via main, including Godfrey line, cut-off, “QC” and air lines. The local chairman will preside as chairman of the Northern Division, which has not yet chosen a meeting point. On the Southern Division the following will preside: Bro. E. E. Gentz, chair- man, and Bro. J. F. Magee, secretary, Northern Division. Bro. Thos. Riley, chairman, Bloonrng- ton to Woodson; Bro. C. O. Lakin, secretary. Bro. Con P. Wright, chairman, and Bro. I. J. Cooper, secretary, for the northern portion of the Southern Division. Carrollton, 111., was selected as a meeting point for the southern half of the Southern Division. The Western Division not being represented at the meeting, Bro. O. P. Mullin, of Pleasant Hill, 111., will make the necessary arrangements for the meetings on that division. . We would be pleased to have some of the Western Division boys with us at the quarterly meetings at Bloom- ington. Upon motion of Bro. Hendricks, it was agreed that a standing invitation be given all officers of the Chicago & Alton regardless of what depart- ment they might be connected with, especially the superintendents, assistant superintendents and chief dispatchers and the superintendents of tele- graph and trainmasters to have a represen tative at the quarterly meetings and in a friendly man- ner bring the employer and employe into closer contact and give addresses for the good of the service in general and for the welfare of our organization. Special invitations to our officials to the local division meetings will be issued by the secretary and approved by the chairman of the respective division from which the invitation is issued. The original schedule presented by the com- mittee to the management wras read, and a com- mittee was appointed, which drafted the following resolutions, extending a vote of thanks to the general committee, who secured the schedule, which were adopted: Resolved, That we, in behalf of the members of the Northern, Southern and Western Divisions, desire to express our hearty appreciation of the success of the general committee, comprising Bros. E. E. Gentz, Thos. Riley and C. L. Bartley, in securing the first schedule for the telegraphers of the Chicago & Alton R. R. Co. Be it further Resolved, That this resolution be included in the minutes of this meeting and a copy inserted in the next (March) issue of The Railroad Telegrapher. C. E. Deweese, E. F. Endsley, 0 C. O. Lakin, Committee. Bro. Lakin was appointed to act for the West- ern Division, the committee comprising one mem- ber from each division. The vote of thanks was gracefully received by Bros. Gentz and Riley, and both fittingly responded, expressing their acknowledgment. Bro. Riley explained that the reason the brothers at Roodhouse received no increase in the schedule was because the officers advised that they had just been given a $5 ad- vance. Bro. Newman, first vice-president of the Order, was unable to be present, much to our regret, and his explanatory telegram to Bro. Gentz was read and made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Addresses were made by Bros. Gentz, Riley, Magee, LaSalle, Lakin, Wright and Hendricks, and a general discussion was participated in by all the other members. The meeting closed at 11:4s p. m. It was indeed gratifying to note the presence of four brothers from the Bloomington office, as they are of a character any organization would be proud of, and the membership so expressed themselves. We were shown every courtesy by the brothers at Bloomington. Several visiting brothers called at the office of the superintendent, assistant superintendent, chief dispatcher, train dispatchers and at the relay offices. A hearty welcome was extended us by Chief Clerk Duncan, of the superintendent of telegraph’s office, and the boys were also accorded a hearty welcome at the other offices. Bro. LaSalle, with very little training, could compete with William Jennings Bryan as a silver- tongued orator, and Bro. Hendricks was awarded the honor of having traveled the greater distance, Bro. Lakin being a close second. A general sum- mary of the meeting would convince anyone of its success, and w’e hope that all who possibly can will attend these quarterly meetings, as well as the division meetings. They were arranged with the intention that almost every brother can at some time attend a meeting and return to his respective position in ample time to resume his regular duty without loss of time. If every meet- ing is conducted upon the same plan and prin- ciple as this one at Bloomington, those who attend will not regret the loss of a few hours’ sleep. While calling on Bro. Poole, second trick dis- patcher west from Bloomington to Godfrey via Tonica, some offices south of Roodhouse opened No. 9 wire and badly delayed two trains. Boys, watch the wires and be positive that your key is closed before leaving the instruments. Although the officers and their clerks were ex- tremely busy when we called, they entertained us in a social and brotherly way. We should accord the same courtesy when they pay us a visit. They showed that they were not merely officials in name and title, but gentlemen with the ability to perform their duties and meet their employes as men. '1 his is the spirit that encourages a man to look at the brighter side of life. Bro. C. T.. Bartley, former local chairman of the Western Division, is with the Mo. Pac. Bro. O. P. Mullin, of Pleasant Hill, 111., who was elected to fill the vacancy, formerly worked in “B” Bloomington, and is a good man. Bros. Gentz, Riley and Mullin were elected as delegates to the Baltimore convention. All mail relative to tiie Order must be for- warded liy U. S. mail. It is a \iolation of the l nited States postal regulations to do otherwise. Digitized by GiOOQle

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406 The Railroad Telegrapher. The brother* in “B” Bloomington have peti- tioned Mr. Haston, superintendent of telegraph, for shorter hour*. It is a hard grind to work ten hours a day in a relay office. The phone* of the Southern Division have proven a success, and it is understood they will be adopted over the entire system. A prominent official at Bloomington assured me that the company would not place inexperienced men in positions to handle train orders, because when the phones were out of order the telegraph would have to be relied upon; consequently, the services of the teleg- raphers will be required the same as heretofore. Regarding the election of local chairman and that of general chairman, the present committee should not be forgotten when casting your ballot. The suggestion is unsolicited. It is composed ot gentlemen who have shown that they will do the right thing. Fill out the information blanks intelligently, and if there is not room enough on the blank, write a letter with it, explaining everything in detail. This is all the committee has to work on, and the information submitted is given considera- tion for just what you state — no more and no less. If you have a grievance after presenting it to your local chairman, bring it up at your division meeting. That is the best place to air it. Your local chairman will handle it for the best interest of all concerned. Dismissals for cause can not be handled by the committee. The Roodhouse fire department was called upon for assistance at the recent disastrous fire at White Hall, when a number of business houses were destroyed and the entire business section threatened. Trainmaster Shuman arranged to transport tHe Roodhouse apparatus to White Hall, and the fire was gotten under control. The act on the part of Mr. Shuman was very much appre- ciated by the citizens of White Hall and made friends for the company. The coal chutes at Roodhouse will soon be completed. It is gratifying to note the heavy business being handled by our line, and it will probably be but a question of time when the eight-hour day will be adopted. No notes were received from the Western Divi- sion. We would like for everyone to give his correspondence notes for the Journal. E. R. H., Gen’l Cor. Northern Division — Organizer J. J. Dunn met with great success while over this division recently, and new mem- bers are coming in rapidly. It is now Bros. C. J. Duback, first and Agent Clarke, at Chenoa; Agent W. J. Hartnett, Willow Springs; T. D. Mooney and C. F. Hildreth, second and third and the agent at Wenona; agents at Munster and Sazenovia; two men at Custer; and we have two or three live members at “GO” Chicago and first and second Dwight. The new passenger station at Bloomington will be the pride of the road. The painters have been buay with their brushes, brightening things up along the right-of-way, which will be much bene- fit to the air pilots next summer. Bro. Diehl, going to work recently, “was over- taken by No. 76 on a bridge and had to jump for his life, fortunately escaping with a few scratches. His speeder was entirely demolished. Mr. Conover, third Normal, is a new man. Brothers, see that he gets in the game. Joliet freight bouse, Dwight tower and Odell are now solid. Southern Division — Bro. B. F. Sherlock, from the C. G. W., is now on second Roodhouse, making it solid, the first time in seventeen years. Bro. Knapp bid in Covel and Bro. M. G. Var- ble, Sinclair, bid in Delhi. G. W. Schulte relieved R. Simpson at San Jose, an old Katy scab. The way of the transgressor is hard. Claude Mitchell, signal maintainer at Carroll- ton, transferred to the signal gang, relieved by G. Baggerman, from the Santa Fe, A. Hermensen, is now interlocking maintainer there. The train sheet for the Carrollton line has been moved from “QC” tower to the Carrollton office. Three brothers will now handle that line. Bro. Stephenson has returned from “DI” Bloom- ington, to first Godfrey. He was temporarily as- signed as a dispatcher during the heavy rush. A man with a card is the proper kind to handle trains and orders. This division now has the largest percentage of members on the road. The station at Sinclair was robbed while Bro. Varble was shopping in Bloomington. Manager and Wire Chief Tobin, of “B” Bloom- ington, resigned, relieved by J. C. Hassler and Bro. E. R. LaSalle was promoted to second trick wire chief. Mr. Smith, from the C. G. W.. is on No. a wire at Bloomington. Hassler and Smith would both look good to us with an up to date in their pocket. It is up to the boys in “B” to land the nons on the job there. Gsn. Cot. C., St. P.f M. & O. R. R. Eastern Division — As we write this, February 24th, we are going through the worst storm of the winter. The snow has been falling for the past twenty-four hours, the wind blowing a gale and the drifts are piled high. It certainly looks like the winter weather the old inhabitants tell about. A few days ago we were going around without overcoats watching the boys play marbles and “one old cat.” The automatic block was placed in operation be- tween East St. Paul and Northline Sunday, Febru- ary 16th. The news from the east end is rather scarce, but the brothers on the west end have been changing around rather lively. Bro. Strasburg, agent Wilson, was relieved by Mr. White, who later relieved Bro. Halverson, Menomonie Jet., » few days. Bro. C. S. Whittier, second Knapp, Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 407 has gone back to Menomonie Jet. Bro. H. J. Pope, at Knapp, was absent a few days while he made a trip with his family. We now have with us an expert cartoonist, Bro. McSloy, at Knapp. He turns out some very fine work and we expect to see some of his cartoons in The Telegraph ejt soon. Bro. McSloy is also a very active booster and is continually on the trail of the nons.in his neighborhood. Our general committee is again preparing for business. The proposed revision of the schedule presented to the general manager and general superintendent on January 27th, calls for a gen- eral increase in wages and some changes in the rules. The officials have asked for time to con- sider it and are now going over the proposition and have promised to give the committee their answer as soon as possible. The C. & N. W. com- mittee, which has been holding daily conferences with the officials in Chicago for some time, may be the means of delaying the Omaha negotiations somewhat, as our officials object to signing up a new agreement while negotiations are pending on the C. & N. W. Matters of this kind can not be rushed, however, and where thousands of dol- lars are involved we must be prepared to “make haste slowly,” and now that the machine has started to work to grind out a new schedule we must have patience and support our committee to the limit. Div. Cor. Minnesota & Iona Division — Everybody is taking the ear and eye examination nowadays. Bros. G. E. Price, P. S. Zimmerman, D. O. Tenney, Win. Richmond and J. F. Jansen, were at St. James, February 2d, to see what they could hear and see. Bro. Jansen was also a Twin Cities visitor February 22d and 23d, relieved at Madelia by Bro. Slattery. • Bro. C. J. Beard, from the M. & St. L. Ry., relieved Bro. O. J. Smith at Brewster, while he took the examination, and later relieved Bro. C. F. McCarthy at Savage, called home to Michigan on account of the sickness of his father. Bro. O. S. Mann, who relieved Bro. Stumm, at St. James, while he had smallpox, is now with his parents at Windom. Bro. E. A. Vancil, resigned, owing to poor health, was relieved temporarily at Delft, by Bro. W. J. Jarman, later relieved by Relief Agent S. B. Dickey. Bro. G. E. Price, of Le Sueur, was in the Twin Cities February 10th, to be fitted with glasses. Bro. J. B. Lourie, of Magnolia, taken with ap- pendicitis, was relieved by our new brother, O. Reistad, and he at St. Peter nights, by Bro. Sherve. Mrs. C. D. Brooks, wife of ex-Bro. C. D. Brooks, Lake Crystal, died at her parents’ home in Rutter- field, February 12th. Her husband accompanied her remains to Indiana, where their little girl, which they recently lost, is buried. The wife of W. C. Warner, agent Mountain Lake, died Febru- ary 14th. The telegraphers extend their sym pathies. Bro. J. F. Jansen, of Madelia, and Bro. P. S. Zimmerman, of Kasota, visited Mankota, and Agent Humble, of Kasota, was a Twin Cities visitor February 15th. Bro. Iverson, at Minncopa, being laid up with the mumps, was relieved by Bro. Beard, Stone being a closed block for one night, when Bro. Reidmillcr relieved him, relieved at Savage by Bro. McCarthy. General Chairman Liddane was in Mankato February 17th, when Bros. Jansen, Wagner and Glick were appointed the auditing committee. He then went to Chicago to attend the general chair- men’s meeting on February 20th. Bro. E. T. Brady visited his parents at Blakely February 18th. Bro. W. J. Jarman, who relieved Bro. J. Glancy at Winnebago Februry 20th, while taking the examination at St. James, was a Man- kato visitor between trains on his way home. Bro. W. F. Walker, Madelia, resigned and Bro. W. Cockran is now on second and Geo. Kleeman on third. Bro. Broos, from the C. & N. W., is temporarily relieving at Mitchell. Two tickets in the field on this division made the election campaign interesting. All records on this division were broken in ducs- paying the first two months of 1913. Bro. Jansen was one of the successful prize winners in the contest for securing new applications. Bro. M. G. W. Tornell has taken up his as- signment as agent at Minneopa, which puts Bro. Shonke on nights again. The latter visited at Jordan recently between trains. Bro. G. W. Owens, of Elmore, took in the Shriners’ meeting at St. Paul, February 2ad. The C. & N. W. committee is still in Chicago. We hope it will meet with great success. R. S. McDonald is back at Kasota again. We hope some one will tell him about the benefits to be derived from the O. R. T. It’s to be regretted that so many requests have to be made of the boys along the line to fill out and return the information blanks. A moment’s time will suffice, and without these blanks you are sending your committee in without any authority to legislate for you, or without being in a posi- tion to know the conditions surrounding your posi- tion, and in fact, it is being delayed on that account. As high as four requests have been made for the return of blanks still out. The second request necessitated seventy letters, the third forty-three and the fourth thirty-five letters. You could materially lessen the work of your local chair- man if you would attend to such matters promptly and not have to be asked to fill out and return these blanks, which mean so much to the commit- tee but which you pay no attention to. In the absence of your blank you have no one to blame but yourself if you fail to receive what you imagine is your just dues from the efforts of your committee. 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408 Til K RXii.road Telegrapher. their beneficiaries arc shut out from the benefits they otherwise have provided for them. Wake up and do business on purely business principles. Don’t put off till tomorrow what you should do today. Don’t be the last one to remit your dues, and send in your information blank immediately if you have not done so when you read this. Cert. 2. Wisconsin Division, Northern District — Bro. Mitchel, second Itasca, with his wife, was off a few days visiting friends and relatives, re- lieved by Bro. A. Posterknock. It is reported Bro. L. L. W'illiams, second Rock- mont, is about to he married. Bro. G. Nelson, Rice Lake third, is being re lieved by C. C. Brieher of the “GN.” Bro. K. S. Purvis, from the M. & I. division, is on first Tuscobia. M. R. Neil, agent Burkhardt, while sick was relieved by Mr. Applequist, relieved by II. Brit- ton, a new man, who bid ;t on bulletin, restoring “BU” to telegraph again. The committee is preparing to meet the manage- ment shortly. If energy, nerve, eloquence and an amount of plain facts count for anything it should “bring home the bacon.” This is certainly the day of quick promotion. So many changes are taking place along that line that it is hard to keep up with them. J. B. McElroy, agent Spooner, is being relieved by T. J. Kcnniff, of Washburn, and he by F. J. Brandi, of Clear Lake. Bro. Durkee is now agent at Clear Lake, relieved by Mr. Knight, a new man, at Birchwood. Clear Lake and Birchwood both on bulletin. Bro. A. S. Johnson bid in Itasca days, relieved by Bro. B. Bergin on third Shell Lake, with Bro. E. W. Arnold, Canada Northern, on second. W. T. Hatch, tclephoner Lake Elmo, Minn., who passed the telegraph examination in January and relieved at Barronett and Cumberland, is now at Birchwood. Bro. J. M. Siren, New Richmond first, was off sick several days. Owdng to the wreck at Turtle Lake, February 15th, 63 and 64 were run via Eau Claire, cutting the stations between Northlinc and Spooner off from passenger service from Saturday noon to Sun- day night. No news received this month from the C. F. & N. Where’s our old standby, Bro. Ruid? We hope you all took interest enough to vote for the several candidate- for the office of local chairman and delegate to the convention of the Grand Division at Baltimore. It is the best way wc know of to show our officers that we arc awake and on the job. It gives them courage to make their demands, if they know we are watching every move with interest. Div. Cor. Xeb/aska Division Bro. A. F. Jones has resigned. Wc are glad to hear Bro. Kragskow back again after a long siege in the hospital with a broken leg, sustained last fall while trying to dodge an auto with a motorcycle. Bro. C. A. Whitaker, with Conductors Morin and Patterson, contemplates taking a trip to Florida, to look over the land. We trust the few good brothers who are still in arrears will pay up at once, as I do not like to have to write each one urging them to attend to it, besides it is to you and your family’s interest that you should keep in good standing. Mr. Hamblin and wife took in the sights of Omaha and Belvue recently. The advice on back of the information blanks received from a non to secure “shorter hours and more pay,” caused us much merriment. It is now Bro. Hartson, at Masked, and Bro. Berridgc, at Coburn. Bro. Brunner bid in Magnet, and Bro. Logan, second at “WK,” which he recently resigned. Must be some fascination there. Bro. Hairston is now in the new station at Thurston. It must be like moving from a sod house to the White House for him. Bro. L. G. Hallisey was off several days re- cently. Brothers, I ask you once more to send me the changes along the line. They will interest the others and I can’t get them all without your help. Everyone should get after the nons and try to clean them up before the committee convents. You can get a list of them by asking the local chairman. Cert. 3. Kansas City Southern Ry. Northern Division — With the opening of spring unusual interest should be shown by the boys along the line, and the warm, pleasant days should arouse a feeling of “get up and move” among us all. We want to put up some scorchers In the following issues of the journal and will appreciate any and all items given us. Roy C. Bertrand, second Siloam, is now “pro- fessor” in the “Fretwell ham factory,” working for the K. C. S. from 5 p. m. to 2 a. m. and teaching telegraphy from 1 p. m. to 4:30 p. ra. He must be in pretty hard circumstances, and we ought to take up a collection for him. We need the money, too, but not so badly as that. Bro. Brey, first Spiro, was off several days re- cently, owing to a “bum wing,” caused by rheu- matism, Bro. Bcwley working first, Mr. Moore second and Mr. McGaw, a new man, on third. Bro. I. P. Clark, first trick dispatcher Hcavencr, was recently off two days, relieved by Bro. Me* Phee, extra dispatcher, and he by Bro. Beccroft, relieved by Bro. Dulany, Rich Mountain. Bro. Pierron was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Wolf. It is now Bros. Jerome and Wyley at Bauch. Wc should outdo all previous records, with all due ropect for the good work of the former officers. Watch us go. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 409 One good card deserves another. Have you got it? When a new man comes to your station, ascertain if he is “up to date.” If a desirable man and has no card, ask him to get one. Too little interest' is being shown along this line in this method. Get after him and land him. The Midland Valley write-up in the February journal looks as though they mean business. Ride on the O. R. T. wagon, boys, but don’t let your feet drag. If you think the O. R. T. boys are losing interest, just watch next month’s issue of the journal. Answer your calls promptly boys. Save trouble and inconvenience, and prevent being “called down” for any kind of neglect. “No card, no favors.” “SY.” Southern Division — Bro. E. N. Malone, first Mansfield, has gone to Hot Springs for several months’ rest. Our boys are all holding on to what they have, and the T-A is making easy money. We are sorry to learn that Bro. Gledhill, of Singer, is liable to lose his hearing. He has been in Beaumont three weeks, being treated by an ear specialist. Bro. Shadoin, Zwolle nights, visited home folks at Benson during January. Watch the bulletins, boys. “CY” third and second arc now on bulletin. Certificate 182 suggests that each of the boys along the line write what items they may learn, even though it is only one, and mail to Bro. Bee- croft, Ft. Smith, Ark., care Union Depot, and watch the effect. Newsy little items will make a mighty good write-up, as each item, however small, fills its place, and wp welcome them gladly. Wrc arc going to turn old Division 5 over and roll her along the road to progress faster than she has ever traveled before. Everyone keep their eyes on next month’s write-up; it’s going to be a “dinger,” even though the D. C. has to lay off and go over the line. The Southern Division has no “ham factory,” such as the “Fret well School” on the Northern, at Siloam, run by an agent and a telegrapher. Our telegraphers arc men, with men's ideas and judgment. The division correspondent wishes to thank Cert. 182 for a nice bunch of items. '1 hey arc appreciated. Keep the good work going. Next month's journal will contain a “booster.’ Watch for it. If you would rather push than pull, do so, hut be sure you do one or the other. The full-crew bill was defeated in Texas, which decision will be used in the attempt to defeat the bill in other States by poking the decision of one governor into the face of another. Best wishes. “SY.” Union Pacific R. R. Wyoming Division — Bro. L. Grabene, of Laramie, relieved Bro. Johnson, agent Medicine Bow, recently while the latter accompanied his wife to Ogden, en route to Honolulu, on account of ill health. Bro. John- son has applied for a position as wdrelcss lineman on the island. Bro. G. H. Turner, agent Ft. Steele, has been compelled to make requisition for a cart to haul the U. S. mail to the post office, on account of the heavy parcel-post shipments. The practice of trainmen getting orders over the phone at offices that are closed for the night or day is getting to be a common occurrence. How would the trainmen like to have a crew of oper- ators go out and bring in their trains when tied up on account of the federal law? The U. P. linemen recently secured a substan- tial increase in salary. The majority are mem- bers of the O. R. T. and will be represented by that body in the future. Bro. O. W. Pierce, from the Nebraska Division, who relieved Bro. Gardner while attending a D. & R. G. law suit at Kansas City, is now relieving Bro. Horiskey, who is up with the committee. Bro. F. E. Smith, who drew first Carter, was ed on third Rock River by Mr. Gavin, from the Pennsylvania R. R. Everybody is sticking and few changes are taking place this time of the year. Bro. M. L. Paulson, Devil Slide days, will rc- oon to take up other work. ( E. Montgomery, first Echo, paid the special assessment and promises to join. and Sister Cummings, first and second Castle Rock, are quarantined on account of Bro. Cummings having smallpox. F. Cosgrove is on third, extra, until Bro. J. C. I.uth, of Carter, the irly assigned man, takes charge, and Bro. I. ( . \yrest 1- "M first and Mr. Ridge on second there temporarily. I: o. J. E. McCord, agent I. "Roy, while on vaca- tion was relieved by Bro. C. J. Ayrcst. General Chairman Smith, while in Cheyenne recently, reported the division in the best shape in it*^ history, having 571 members in good stand- ing January 1st. Bro. C. S. Hill, of Cheyenne yard office, was ap- pointed assistant chief clerk of the Wyoming Sen- ate, which is now in session. Bro. Harvey recently spent a month with rela- tives in Illinois. If the man of your choice wasn’t elected, then boost for the* one wlm w;i\ “United we stand; divided wc fall.” Bi ). Thomas from third Evanston to report job. Bro. A r Webber is now isjent and postmaster .it Knight. Bjo. \Y. 1 1 1 i , i tly transferred from 1 lie Nebraska 1 ' V g Division, bid in third Walisatcli. W., relieved Bro. Mn>singill uti third 11, mm.,,, Digitized by kjOOQle

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410 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Taylor, third Sherman, off two weeks, was relieved by ex-Bro. Burdick, who later relieved Bro. J. P. Richardson, gone to third Rawlins regular. Bro. F. O. Ballinger relief agent Walcott sev- eral months ago, is now on third Buford. Electric locks are being installed in the Boric tower, displacing the detector bars, which will make the work easier. Bro. Mayden, third Sherman, will “stick” if he can find accommodations for his family. Bro. Dodt, of Borie, is tired of the strong-arm job and expects to bid in something on the west end. The local chairman occasionally receives anony- mous communications, telling him how to run his business. These letters are consigned to the waste basket without further consideration, while properly signed correspondence is invited and duly considered, whether “toasts or roasts,” from mem- bers or nons. Members deserving mention for contributing to this write-up are: Bros. Horiskey, Dodt, Richard- son, Meyer, Turner, Shedd, G. A. Davis and A. E. Davis. The following bills are now pending in the Wyoming State Legislature: An act defining the liability of persons or corporations operating any railroad in this State, for injuries received by employes thereof, or in consequence of the death any such employe by reason of negligence, and to declare void contracts restricting such liability. An act to require all light engines running upon railroads in the State of Wyoming to be manned with a crew consisting of one engineer, one fire- man and one conductor, and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act. An act to require the employment of experienced telegraph oper- ators by railroad corporations in and about the dispatch of railroad trains, and providing a pen- alty for the violation thereof. An act defining the minimum age of telegraph operators and tower men employed by common carriers and the hours during which they shall work, and providing a penalty for the violation thereof. An act regu- lating contracts of suretyship between common carriers and their employes, and surety upon such contracts, and for other purposes. The latter bill was introduced by Bro. Frank C. Hunter, former agent at Ft. Steele, who is now serving I’.is second term in the Wyoming legislature. This hill is of considerable interest to the fraternity, and we regret that lack of space prevents giving a more detailed account. Complaints arc being made regarding imptoper bulletining of vacancies. It is impossible lor the local chairman to keep track of every vacancy that occurs on the division, and if you know of vacancies that should be bulletined, it is your duty to call his attention to the fact, and proper steps will be taken to adjust the matter. Everybody do bis part and do not expect one man to do it all. A. A. Kott, second Table Rock, was discharged for going to sleep on duty and stopping the presi- dent’s special. Bro. Edwards, Spring Valley, has resigned. Sister Coughlin, Table Rock, expects to return East. Table Rock has been discontinued as two tricks and is now a twelve-hour night office. Bro. F. Chilton, second Red Desert, has re- signed to accept a position with an oil company in Oklahoma, and Red Desert changed from three tricks to a twelve-hour day job. Mail your notes for the next issue by the fif- teenth of the month. Our committee is now in session and report progress favorable, but can give no information of a definite nature. Div. Cob. Third and Fourth Districts — Bro. Taylor, third Archer, on thirty days’ vaca- tion, will probably become a benedict while away. Bro. J. H. Davis, agent Pine Bluffs, has gone to Hot Springs, Ark., for his health, relieved by Bro. Rlngoldby. Bro. Jens Christiansen, Lane tower. Second Dis- trict, is now at Kimball regular, making it solid. Bro. M. R. Smith, First Dix, was relieved for thirty days by Mr. Keogh. Bro. Carr has re- signed at Dix and gone to Wisconsin, relieved by Mr. Murphy, a commercial man. Bro. Fields, third Dix, relieved Bro. Hamilton while at Sidney a few days. Mr. Sampson, report man there, is on six weeks’ vacation. Suggest that Bro. Ging camp on the trail of that bunch at Sidney until they send in their applications. Bro. L. O. Mann, who relieved Agent Hostettcr at Sisco sixty days, is relieving Bro. Dunbar at Mile Post 410, who went to Sunol. The committee is still in Omaha, making an effort to get a new schedule. Cert. 693- D. P. District — St. V rains has now been opened as a continuous office, with Bro. Cadman on second and Bro. Becgle on third. Agent Smith has returned to Kersey, and Agent Lichty to Sterling from ten days’ visit in Kansas. Bro. Dunlap, of Denver yard, was relieved by Bro. Cooper, while hunting near Booneville, Ark. The 23-pound turkey secured for Christmas and the number of quail he bagged in one day — well, he must be a pretty good hunter. He also accom- panied Bro. ‘‘Bill” Link and Bro. Shanafelt when they took in the county fair at Denver. A man walking a wire from a tower to a high building there, Bro. Dunlap claims, was at least three miles high, while Bros. Link and Shanafelt say he was six miles high. This beats the hunting story, but they claim “the sun was shining” directly in their faces when looking at the wire walker, and that was the reason they couldn’t agree on just how high the man was. Some of the boys ire uncharitable enough to want “moonshine*' sub- stituted lor “sunshine” in the wire-walking story. Bro. Matthews, Brighton third, is working days since a day man was put on there. The third man, always put on at Pullman during the winter, lias been taken off again. The Colorado Division is nearly solid now. Let’s all do out part towards keeping it this way. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 411 K. P. District — I hate to bother you boys on the wire, as I never know when you are too busy to give me the news, so please send it in and don’t forget to say plainly whether those you mention are brothers or not, as we are getting new men all the time, and I can’t keep track of them. Neither can I give you a good write-up unless you give me the changes, etc. L. A. Killcullen has returned to Oakley second from his vacation, relieved by Telegrapher Thomp- son, who later relieved Bro. Houser at Grainfield, on leave. The make-up man in the January Telegrapher switched the Canadian Pacific write-up into the L7. P., making our Nebraska Division, as well as the D. P. and K. P., look like a part of the items from that road. They arc on page 77. Am indebted to Bros. Touhy, Parcell, Houser and Dunlap for their assistance in this write-up. I assure you all it was very much appreciated. L. C. Duenweg, Agate, Colo. • Canadian Paoific R. R. District No. 4 — Local Chairman Baker called a meeting at Napinka on Friday, February 6th. The attendance was not up to the mark, due, I presume, to the backwardness of the boys in making application to get away, also to the poor train connections, which would necessitate those on the A. R. & R. N. branches being away from work two days. But what is the difference, ask anyway. The more making the request the more will get away. It is to be regretted that more brothers do not attend our meetings. We have in Bro. J. R. Baker, a local chairman second to ncnc, in any district from the Atlantic to the Pacific. He knows his part and has many times demonstrated the fact, as those brothers who have had occasion to call upon him for assistance well know. In spite of the small attendance considerable business was transacted and some very important matters dealt with. As considerable preparation must be made before the big convention in Balti- more, it is important that every brother assist in the good work, and it is hoped that our next meet- ing will be a bumper one. It must be, and easily can be, if you will all do your level best to be there. There is, nothing like a good attendance to bring that big, cheerful smile on Bro. Baker’s face. It gives him heart to come forward and demonstrate to us what he can do for us. If you will come and listen to that voice of his, you will never miss another meeting if it is in your power to be present. “V” of “MO” filled the chair of “RS,” and the way he threw that quill was not slow, while “ED” of “NU,” and “C” of “GA,” fairly threw the bul- lets which kept “V”’ busy. Even “AN,” of “RV,” was equally as full of motions, to be seconded by other brothers, while “YT” jotted them down in the good book. Wc must not overlook the fact that “AY,” of “RT,” was present with the big. broad smile, and his little “Got U Steve.” The meet- ing broke up at about 2 a. m., when all departed to catch a few minutes “shut eye” before being called for our trains which left at an early hour. Bro. Anderson, at “A” for some time, U back at “RV.” Bro. Goddard, who relieved him also relieved Bro. Avery on vacation to his home at Rollo, N. D. Bro. Cole was relieved awhile by non Thomp- son, from District No. 2. It looks rather bad for the boys on that district to have men leaving there minus an up to date. Bro. Rush is playing the “roaring” game at “WN,” relieved by Bro. Corbett. Bro. Sherlock has it in his head to go to the “Peg” to dig up some dirt. Bro. F. E. Wood has resigned. Bro. Boddy was on a few weeks’ vacation re- cently. Bro. Amey has been getting his share of relief work since New Year’s, and is now relieving Bro. Perry, at present in B. C. Bro. Mason’s wife had a slight attack of diphtheria. We are pleased to learn of her re- covery. Bro. Krafft has returned from an extended visit to Chicago and the Eastern States. As he came back alone, presume the pony and the school ma’am have him on the end of the silken thread. Bro. Provence, who relieved him later relieved Bro. Wilson, who has gone to the coast. Bro. Roberts expects to take up another line of business in the near future. Bro. C. F. R. has returned from a visit to his home at Smith’s Falls, Ont., and other Eastern points. Bro. J. F. D. has also been holidaying. Bro. K. E. M has been on the si?k list several times of late. Out of ten or twelve to whom I wrote for news only two responded. Thank you very much for your assistance. Please let me have a few notes for next month, and let our write-up be among the best that there is in The Telegrapher. Mail them to “MH.” J. S., Cert. 2223. Manitoba Division, District No. 1 — Bro. Agar, of Bird’s Hill, is taking holidays visiting the Pacific coast cities, relieved by Bro. Beurer, who bid in the relieving agent’s position. We are all glad to have a relieving agent, and hope he will keep his job, but there should be two relief agents on this district and the boys should bring that up at the next meeting. Assistant agents have been dispensed with at several stations on this district to cut down ex penes and now the agents have to hustle. Bro. Gilchrist, from Rennie, contemplates pur- chasing a house at Kcnora and moving there. Bro. Guay, of Ingolf, bid in Murillo nights. Moose Nose day and night, closed, pending the re-opening of the pit there by cnti act "rr>. Urn. Galvin goes to Oakbank night", re-opemd tern porarily, and Sinclair on Ignace Mthdh i-ion. Mat- coni, day and night, will probahU • 1 » • ♦ 1 1 hu«.i / Digitized by CiOOQle

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412 The Railroad Telegrapher. I think the Kcewatin agency should be opened for bids. Bro. Cloutier has several good farms for sale at Whitcmouth. I hope some of the boys on the Ignace and Fort William divisions will send me some news for the next write-up. Bro. Hinchliffe helped in the write-up this month. Thank you, brother, come again. See that the nons change their title. CeKt. 765. Saskatchewan Division , District No. 1 — A meeting of the telegraphers of this district was held in Moose Hall, Regina, on January 26th. Those present were: Bros. Goulding, Flett, Roe, Morrison, Fox, Graham, Mayhew, A. Smith, Crosby, Stubbings, Bond, Eaton, Payne, Davidson and G. Smith. Among the various questions discussed was the fund for a presentation to Bro. Campbell, our 4th vice-president, for his great services in our recent schedule negotiations. It was unanimously decided that this district make a suitable contribu- tion for the purpose. A new station has been opened at Tregarva. Bro. Brasher being appointed agent, relieved by R. Snyder, at Dilke nights. Bro. Snyder is relieving % Bro. Greenwood, agent Dilke, while on an extended trip to England. Bro. Hinman, agent McLean, and Bro. Loncr- gan, nights there, while on the sick list were re- lieved by Bros. J. E. Demars and A. E. Smith, respectively. Stalwart, a new agency, is being opened on the north branch. Bro. W. J. Noonan, “NE” Regina, has returned from an extended trip to the south, where he was awakened by the robins for the last month. He found the ground covered with snow here. Bro. McMurphy, bid in Regina second, east end, and third is now on bulletin. Bro. Sherwood will likely secure it. Cert. 434. Alberta Division, District No. 2- - Business has quieted down until spring and several of the agents arc losing some of their staffs in consequence. Bros. Finkle at Innisfail, Walklcy at Olds, Hall at Alix and Fox at Stettler, all having to part with an assistant each. Bro. L. G. Tallman lias resumed after two weeks’ vacation, Bro. A. J. Farley going to Sunalta days. Bro. H. S. Rick, "CG” Calgary third, goes there days also. Bro. Colin Johnson, Hector days, is on leave, owing to his father’s sickness. Bro. C. T. Buckingham, Lacombc days, relieved by Bro. Fleming, nights there, relieved Bro. Kent, agent Stromc, owing to his father’s death, and also relieved Bro. Donlevy, agent Red Deer, while on a trip east to bring Mrs. Donlevy back. Lloyd Wilfong. bid in Coronation nights. Bro. Elliott, at Federal, keeps a sharp lookout for any who are not right up to date. Bro. Fox, agent Stettler, while at Edmonton, undergoing an operation several weeks, way re- lieved by Bro. Routledge. We regret to hear of the death of Bro. Rodger Johnston, recently in Seattle, and extend our sin- cere sympathy to those who are left to mourn his loss. Bro. P. Moth, agent Bankhead, is on a three months’ vacation, relieved by Bro. R. L. Mcllveen. Airdrie, Innisfail and Leduc nights closed. Bro. F. M. Doherty, from the - latter point, going to the newly opened agency at .Veteran until the house there for Bro. Thoroughman, who bid it in, is completed. Bro. Gainer, agent Cochrane, is away on leave. Bro. Fowler, who has been sick, has resumed duty at Red Deer days, and Bro. Alderman, Sunalta days, takes second Red Deer. Any brother who has not yet remitted his dues for the half year or for the special schedule assess- ment should "Do it no to." These negotiations cost money and there is no time like the present to put our reserves on a good solid basis again. Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. Hoyt, N. B., Jan. 29, 1913. To the Members of the O. R. T., District No. 7. Canadian Pacific Ry. — I desire to express my thanks through The Telegrapher for the beautiful floral tribute and expressions of sympathy tendered me during the sickness and death of my beloved mother. W. N. Duplisea, Cert. 1136. CARD OF THANKS. Port Moody, B. C., Jan. 24, 19x3- I wish to thank my many brothers, for their kindness shown me and the beautiful floral offering presented by them at the death of my father. E. A. Bray, Cert. 371. New York Central R. R. Putnam Dixision — At the Putnam Division meeting in Elmsford, January 21st, fifteen members were present, in- cluding Local Chairman Bro. Spaulding, of the Harlem Division. Several important questions were brought before the attention of the members and properly discussed. Bro. Strevcr was ap- pointed an assistant on the local board of adjust- ment, vice Bro. Wagner, whose domestic duties obliged him to resign. Bro. Travis, agent Getty Square, has been ap- pointed to the extra dispatcher’s position at White Plains while Dispatcher Brown is In California, relieved by Bro. Silver, from third I55tb street, and he by Bro. Dunning. Bro. Wall, relief agent, is covering second Van Cortlandt tower, and Miss Peterson Van Cort- landt agency pending bids. None received yet. Dunwoodic and Mt. Hope stations were broken into one night recently. Bro. Slater, postmaster Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 413 Mt. Hope, and Bro. Grccnwalt, at Dunwoodic, re- ported only trifling losses. The robbers have not yet been caught. Bro. Teachman is back at Nepera Park, after several weeks’ illness. Bro. Brandon is now extra on the Harlem Divi- sion. Bro. Keating, from the Harlem Division, is relieving Mr. Crowley, second Elmsford, while on the sick list. This position is now on bulletin. Mr. Crowley goes on the extra list. Bro. Nicker- son, Harlem Division relief agent, relieved the agent at Elmsford while attending court. Bro. Strever has been relieving at various places recently, closing Millwood as a block office at 3 p. m. Changes at Yorktown Heights open a first trick assistant agent and telegrapher position there, cov- ered by Luke Dolan pending bids. Bro. Cuddy, agent Mahopac, off sick for few days, was relieved by Bro. Nickerson, from the Harlem Division. Bro. McMahon is In the poultry business, and will be able to supply the housekeeping brothers with fresh eggs and “foul.1* Bro. Shannon visited in New York over Sunday recently. Boomer. Hudson Division — We had a good meeting February i8tb, well attended by brothers from the north end and also from Poughkeepsie and vicinity. We are very sorry to hear of the death of Bro. J. M. Clark’s wife, Bro. Manion’s mother, and Bro. Frank Morrison, formerly our B. S. 82. Bro. Morrison had not been employed for two years on account of his health, but still retained his membership. He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his loss. We extend to our brothers and the bereaved relatives our fraternal sympathy in their sad bereavements. L. T. Romaine bid in second S. S. 52, Bro. W. E. McCormack second S. S. 41, Bro. McNlven third S. S. 77, and Bro. A. P. Rightmyer third S. S. 78. We arc sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Gal- lagher, station agent at Oscawana. Bro. Slater, S. S. 60, has been off on account of the death of his brother’s son. Bro. G. W. Fay, relief out of Peek skill, is at “SO.” S. S. 75 has been made an operating tower on account of contractors’ work, with Bro. D. C. Allardice on first, Mr. Huddleston on second and a block man on third. The only thing that mars the appearance of the new $35,000 station at Staatsburg is that Patsey, the agent, does not carry an up-to-date card. We hope he will put on the finishing touch by taking out one and making the town solid O. R. T. Mr. Lewis, third S. S. 78, has gone to third S. S. 76, and Mr. Kling, third S. S. 76, to third S. S. 45. F. H. Coleman, while in New York for the eye test, took in the hippodrome. On January 27th a blast set off near S. S. 87 flew directly across' the track and demolished the tower, pinning Bro. Taylor and two other men, who happened to be there at the time, beneath the ruins. All three were quite badly hurt, but are expected to pull through. Bro. Taylor was taken to the Hudson hospital, and we hope for his speedy recovery. He was relieved on first by Bro. Boucher. Now that the firemen are in a fair way to have an early settlement, our general committee is ex- pecting to meet the management at any time, as Mr. Crowley has advised he will see them at the earliest possible date. The firemen certainly de- serve great praise for the stand they have taken in regard to arbitration, and we congratulate them on their victory in securing it under the Erdman law. The election of local chairman on the Hudson Division has been quite a lively affair. When the successful candidate is announced the brothers must all stand by him and work together for the welfare of the entire Order. “United we stand; divided we fall.” Our paid general chairman, Bro. Morey, cer- tainly made good on the Mohawk Division in Janu- ary, and we hope to have him with us on the Hudson Division soon. The extra men working out of Poughkeepsie seem to keep busy most of the time. Bro. W. O. Sloane, Hudson ticket office days, has been appointed ticket agent at Poughkeepsie. We are glad to have him with us and congratulate him upon his advancement and hope he goes still higher. Bro. Burger, assistant agent Hyde Park, has been acting as night ticket agent and operator at Hudson. All you brothers who can make good train con- nections come to the meetings and help make them more interesting. A. A. S., Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his home our beloved brother, Frank Morrison, in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Hudson Divi- sion No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the bereaved family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fraleigh. O. W. Clowe, C. A. Rote, Committee. Buffalo Division — Bro. C. E. Currie bid in second Sanborn, on the Rochester Division. Bro. J. H. Ricker, third S. S. 61, relieved on third S. S. 65 while J. Waugh did relief work in Buffalo. Digitized by CiOOQle

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414 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. J. S. Grice, second at S. S. “F,” was re- lieved recently by J. P. Currie. Bro. P. Flanagan, first S. S. 65, off owing to illness, was relieved by Bro. H. Parker, and he at Tonawanda Jet. by T. A. Cruise. Bro. O. A. Siehl, third S. S. 59, had a hot time one cold night recently. The tower caught hre about 4 a. m., and the upper part was badly burned. Temporary repairs were made and all work is again being done from the tower. Bro. H. Parker relieved Bro. C. Sandford, sec- ond S. S. “H,” while he relieved Bro. J. J . Fisher, second S. S. 4 7. Bro. F. Bishop, second, and F. D. Tubbs, first S. S. “C,” have each been relieved by Mr. Lang- ford for a few tricks. Bro. W. Palmer relieved Bro. J. A. McLaugh- lin, second S. S. “G,” while he was at S. S. 65. Bro. J. F. Farrell, second S. S. 53, has been nominated for local chairman, to run against Bro. O. A. Siehl, our present chairman, who is up for re-election. Cert. 710. Electric Division — Only about one-tenth 1 f the members on this division have been attending the meetings. If you are ashamed because you have not attended heretofore, that can easily be overcome by start- ing right away in doing your share as a member of the O. R. T. Get started once and you will find it isn’t so difficult as you think to go and tell what is needed most in your department. You will be surprised at the results that can be ob- tained by just giving a few hours of your time once a month. Unless you do this, you are just barely meeting the obligations required to keep you from being classed with the nons. It is just as much of a business matter to you to attend the meetings of your division as it is to the com- pany for you to make up your daily report. Start now and have every brother you come in contact with attend also. Attending the meetings will encourage us to get after the nons and swell our membership. When a schedule is issued you may be able to point out to a brother one of the grievances which has been corrected by attending a few meetings a year and becoming better acquainted with what is being done and with the other brothers. Please be as prompt as possible in the pay- ment of your dues. Do not let yourself get de- linquent, thus causing an expense and making work for both your G. S. & T. and L. C. They are both willing to work, but they can use that time by lining up the nons. Keep after the non- members; show them the benefits of belonging to our organization. Keep the local chairman posted on the new men, so he can transfer them to No. 8; also let your correspondent know of it, so he will be able to have a good write-up m Thf. Telegrapher every month. Bro. Seamon, while off recently on account of one of his houses burning down, was relieved by Bro. Smith. He has our sympathy in the loss of his property. Bro. Collins was suspended three days for miss- ing the U. S. mail. The parcel post and express are very heavy now. Bro. Van Dow has returned from a trip south, relieved by Relief Assistant Birchard, Jr. Bro. C. E. Brown, relief signalman, suffering with la grippe, lias been ordered to the country for a couple of weeks by his doctor. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Van Hatten’s smiling countenance is seen at “MO” again. We trust his recovery is per- manent. Bro. J. T. Connors Is convalescing after an operation for appendicitis, and we hope to soon see him on duty. Bro. J. Xyrell is being congratulated on appre- hending a couple of trunk robbers, who are now in the New Haven, Conn., jail. When they came to the window he sized them up as “crooks.” Bro. Roselle is nursing a severe cold, caused by his anxiety to wear his new Easter suit on a recent Sunday when the temperature stood at 60 degrees. He is wearing his overcoat now. Bro. Beard gets the “Q” p. m. trick. Miss McKeon, who has been on the sick list several weeks, we are glad to learn, will soon be able to resume duty. Bro. Toman is relieving Bro. Bowdish, and Bros. Combs, Jagger and Smith relieved the boys while they were qualifying. Bro. Loring was relieved a few days by Mr. Taylor. Answer your calls promptly, boys. “SN” will appreciate it. Bro. Loring second “OW,” bid in second “BN,” Bro. Gallagher going to second “MX” and Mr. Campbell bid in second “HM.” The new “CR” is to have 63 working levers out of 7*. and the “HM” 1 13 out of 1*8. These are some jobs. Bro. Donetz is going in the commercial service. Boys, get after the nons. A list of them will be furnished you on application. There is no reason why they should not join. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Bro. Borrin, while off on account of sickness, was relieved by Bros. Buady and Leonard, |md Bro. Fennessy, also off sick, by Bro. Cummings. Bro. Collins has been appointed division corre- spondent. Send any changes, etc., to him at Bronxville, N. Y. Bro. Purcell, from the A. C. L., is relieving Bro. Downing, our relief agent. Bro. Collins, suspended three days for failing to dispatch the U. S. M., was relieved by Bro. Taylor. Bro. Rubin, while visiting friends in Boston, was relieved by Bro. Purcell. The meeting at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, White Plains, N. Y., which General Chairman Morey attended, was largely attended by the boys from the IlmUon, Kiectiic and Putnam Divisions. Re- licdmicnts were served. Bro. Alrutz has been relieving on first “NVV.” It is now Bro. Otis at **PF” third, also Bro. Minneki. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 415 I hope the boys will send me some notes and notice of any changes that may occur, in order that we may have a good write-up each month. Boys, try and arrange to be with us at our next meeting. A non residing in the district of “SG” is draw- ing $85 a month, enjoying the benefits reaped through the O. R. T., runs the bluff that he is a member in good standing, when he never had a card. “The Owl” and “CE,” Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call to her heavenly home the beloved mother of our brother, H. G. Stringham, therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of Electric and G. C. Terminal Divisions, System Division No. 8, extend to our brother our heartfelt sym- pathy in his hour of grief, and commend him for guidance and strength to an all-wise Ruler; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, a copy forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. Geo. P. Alrutz, H. D. Murty, F. D. Lester, Committee. Monon Route. Second Division — The meetings held recently have proven very successful. The one at Greencastle was well at- tended, nearly all the boys able to be present were there. Bro. Newman was with us and everybody enjoyed a good time. We have not heard anything from the boys on the first district. They will have to keep stepping on the north end if they wish to keep pace with the south end. Bro. Spear, taken suddenly ill recently, is now confined to his bed. We hope him a speedy recovery. The new wye at Bainbridge was put into service February 21st, and we will again enjoy the pleas- ures of the “BI” turns. Mr. McManus and Mr. Stcmm have arranged to stop the fast trains to let the boys off returning from the meetings. They have refused time and time again to stop these heavy trains for revenue business and we should show that we appreciate such favors by giving them the best possible serv- ice. Bro. Hunt, is on first Orleans, while Bro. Shough is in south end “AD” dispatcher’s office days. Ex-Bro. Martin is on second Orleans. The nons in “AD” should consider the good service they are given by the boys along the line and help a good cause along by taking out an up to date. The new depot at Bainbridge will soon be oc- cupied by three good brothers. This station is one of the finest along the line and will &e a great improvement to the little town of Bainbridge. Bro. Dermieh, is on second Crawfordsville, Telegrapher Williams being in the Indianapolis hospital. We wish him a quick recovery. We want to see the first division wake up. The I. & L. and B. & B. branches are solid, and this division is also solid, with the exception of one or two.* The meeting held at Orleans on February 23d, was well attended, and the conditions and general business was taken up through the usual chan- nel. There were three or four of the boys down that way who could have attended this meeting whom I failed to see there. Boys, attend the meet- ings; you will never regret it. Try it just once. The rate for March is $7-92, and you may re- ceive the papers from any of the brothers. There are several offices along this division with four members. That is a very good showing. If any of the one-man jobs are not lined up, they should do it immediately. Let’s have another one of those good meetings soon again. Cert. 14. Norfolk & Western Ry. Glasgow to Winston-Salem — Recent changes are: Bro. D. L. Besserman, from third “GA” to third “HA;” second Henry, bid in by Mr. Hudson; third “MB” by Bro. Mc- Cauley; third Ridgway, Bro. J. V. Murray; second Bro. D. C. Skinnel, on extra list by the closing of second Price; Bro. A. E. Strode bid in third Walnut Cove; Madison third closed; our local chairman, Bro. E. B. Spedden, agent Shephcrdstown, W. Va.f bid in second Winston-Salem; Bro. Davis is on third North Roanoke, and Bro. Ramsey on third Starkey, Va. Night Chief Bowler and Dispatchers Franklin and Lackes, are on the sick list, Mr. Lackes be- ing relieved by Extra Dispatcher Bender, from first “MG” wire. We miss “DO" and his vibro. Extra Dispatcher Bender and Third Trick Dis- patcher Moffit, are doubling Mr. Franklin's trick and Third Dispatcher Apple, from the Valley, is acting chief, relieved by Extra Dispatcher George. Mr. Gaines, extra, is on third “FO.” Business is good and all the extras are making full time. Hope some one will give us a write-up for next month. Yours for a monthly write-up. Mutt and Jeff, Cert. 1044. IN MEMORIAM. Radford Division — Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness has deemed it best to call to his reward, our beloved brother, T. H. Wilkinson, of Narrows, Va., and Whereas, The telegraphers of the Norfolk and Western Railway, System Division 14, have lost one of the oldest telegraphers in the service, and a true and loyal member; therefore, be it Resolved t That we the members of the Rad- ford Division, of the Norfolk and Western Rail- Digitized by ViOOQle

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416 The Railroad Telegrapher. way, System Division 14, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing wife and children of our departed brother, our sincere and heart- felt sympathy, in this, their dark hour of sadness and sorrow, and commend them to the divine Ruler, who doeth all things well, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the wife of our deceased brother, and a copy sent to The Telegeapheb for publication. W. A. T. Ovebsteeet, A. B. Cord, R. G. Gardneb, Committee. Michigan Central R. R. Bro. Thaddeus B. Moon, agent at Dearborn, who had been failing for some time, died at the Boulevard Sanitarium, Detroit, February 5th. He was a Christian gentleman, a good citizen, a de- voted husband and father and a worthy and be- loved member of this brotherhood. He left a wife and a son, who have our deepest sympathy. Funeral services were held at Dearborn, February 8th, and the remains were taken to his old home at Holcomb, N. Y., for interment. A large number of new members have been added to our rolls recently, and the man outside of his fraternity on the Michigan Central, is something of a curiosity. We welcome the new- comers, and Jtrust the sum total of fraternalism has been augmented by their accession. For we must be fraternal, brothers. In the last analysis every action must be actuated by selfish motives, but let us be wisely selfish. And the most en- lightened selfishness teaches the lesson that the masses of people should do away with body and soul-killing competition among themselves. Unions of workers are co-operative societies, which in many ways increase the remuneration and lighten the burdens of its members, and that worker who spurns the organization, and fails in the duty of being one of its units, is truly a renegade to his kind. The world is hungering and thirsting for brotherhood; let us live up to the opportunities, be brotherly and make our world a brighter, bet ter place of habitation. Ere this is in print our local chairman and rep resentatives to the convention at Baltimore will be elected. Our only concern should be that those selected will give to the work the best attention, and keep our society in the largest degree of usefulness. Bro. Collins, extra, from the Middle Division, went to Dearborn agency, pending the appoint- ment of a regular man to succeed Bro. Moon, de- ceased. . It is understood that Bro. C. J. Bcrno, agent Metamora, gets the agency regular. Bro. L. E. Peters, first Wayne, agreeably sur- prised us by attending the last regular meeting at Detroit. He should come oftener. Bro. Mark Whitman, first Ypsilanti, off some time on account of the illness of his mother and inability of securing anyone to care for her, was relieved by J. O. Lindsey, from the Middle Divi- sion. Brother O. D. Cummings, second Ypsilanti, is the same care free, jolly fellow of yore. Verily, Father Time has no terrors for the likes of him. Pleasant Avenue tower is a three trick job now. manned by Bros. Prancke, Armstrong and Pat Collins; a pretty husky job — twenty-eight levers and more coming. Located at the junct on of the Dearborn branch of the Toledo Division, and sort of takes the place of the old double track switch, although the latter has not been entirely dispensed with. It is now Bro. W. P. Flinchem, second hours Ecorse. The Detroit and Toledo Division branches of the Michigan Central and Lake Shore have been joined in an agreement whereby the two single track lines are operated as a double track; all M. C. and L. S. & M. S. southbound trains using the Lake Shore track, and the northbound trains using the Michigan Central track. At some of the offices, this results in doing away with all the train orders, as the “no-order” system is in use. and makes quite a change in the character of the work. Bro. G. H. Hanlon, in “F” Detroit for some time, has returned to third, Ann Arbor, his regu- lar position for several years. A new trick has been put on at Grass Lake, hours 1 a. m. to 10 p. m., filled by Mr. Spooner, with whom the writer has not had the oppor- tunity of an acquaintance. This gives Bro. Art. Collins hours from 10 a. m, to 7 p. m. Metamora agency and second and third hours North Yard are bulletined, the two latter as a result of the resignation of G. E. Speas and Bro. Arthur Eastcrle; the former going into life insurance business, the latter into the railway mal service. We wish both the largest measure of success. Telegraphers are scarce on the Michigan Central. Quite a number of new office? will probably be opened when men can be found for them. A man was sent to Ann Arbor, the first exclu- sive agency to be filled since these positions were included in our schedule without being bulletined. The matter was taken up with the proper au thority, the bulletin put out and the matter will now be settled on its merits. All our members should understand that va cancies in exclusive agencies and tower positions included in our schedule will be bulletined, and a:! are privileged to bid on them. This should prompt all to fit themselves, so when a more responsible position is vacant, they may have an opportunity to acquire it. Bro. G. A. Thompson, has returned to “F” De troit, after trying out another position for sev- eral months. George was lonesome without the tickers. Miss Dottie Whitney, daughter of Bro. Whitney, agent Newport, who has been studying nursing at Grace Hospital, Detroit, has been obliged, on account of the condition of her health, to retire Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 417 for a time, for a complete rest. Miss Whitney is a most charming and estimable girl, and her many friends sincerely pray for a speedy return of the best of health. Bros. Rossow, Eberlein and the capable assist- ants at Alexis and tower “K” are busy men. A new office is to be opened at Toledo Belt with three operators, who will do the Toledo yard dis- patching. Sister I. N. Lewis, second Utica, has an inter- esting idea to the effect that pins with the insignia of the Order should be so constructed that they may be fastened to a lady’s waist. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the all-wise Creator to remove from our midst, our beloved brother, Thaddeus B. Moon, and Whereas, Although we believe he has been translated to a higher existence, and brighter, bet- ter being, yet we, his brothers, are sorrowful be- cause we are deprived of his comnanionship; there- fore, be it Resolved , That we extend to the bereaved family such comfort and consolation as it is pos- sible for mortals to give in such an exceeding great affliction, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be sent to the bereaved family, and also a copy for publication in the Official Journal of our brother- hood, The Railroad Telegrapher. W. H. Com i ns, M. J. Carey, Geo. A. Thompson, Committee. Michigan Central R . R. Notes — Sister Maroney, second Ann Arbor, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Maceldowncy. Bro. Gillette relieved Bro. Tapley on the new Grass Lake job pending its assignment, and Bro. Tapley relieved Bro. Miller at Harris tower a few days. Later Bro. Gillette relieved Bro. Avery at Three Rivers, owing to illness in his family. Bro. Martung, Fabius, relieved Bro. Hutchins a few nights at Homer tower third. Bro. Bowlly, Tobias days, has resigned and will go to Canada. Bro. Yonkers, agent Findley, resigned to go into business, relieved by Bro. Gillette. The telegraphers at Albion are to be put in the tower there, which will make their pay aver- age about $82.50 days and $80 for the two night tricks. Bro. Fitch is relieving there while the men learn the tower, and one of the freight clerks will be acting ticket clerk. Albion agency is on bulletin. The furnace at Dowagiac broke down recently, with the weather at zero, and Bros. Schell and Rourkc were nearly frozen. Bro. C. M. Keefe, relieved by Telegrapher Lindsay returned. Dispatcher Whalihan, on the East Division third while Dan moved to Jackson from Detroit. We had a nice meeting in Jackson recently, when wc presented Local Chairman Brown with a fine traveling bag as a slight token of esteem from the brothers. Among those who attended were Bros. Bennett and Virgo, Niles; Barron and Schell, Dowagiac, and Barron, from Lawton. An official once stated that if union men attended their meetings like they do the moving-picture shows, their schedules would show a much higher rate. You day men should take advantage of the privilege you have to attend. Bro. Hawkins, chief clerk South Bend, bid in Cassopolis agency. Bro. Carter relieved Dispatchers Bros. Phillips, Ed Whalihan, Smith and Brown, also Bros. Mead, Cavanaugh, Kinclivc and Bro. Fitch at Valley tor their one-day vacations. Bro. Phillips relieved Night Chief Van Wagner while he was relieving Chief Dispatcher Gardner. Bro. Wicks relieved Bro. Case while off with a sprained arm from falling on the ice. Bro. Cummins is relieving on second main line, Bro. O’Hearn laying off and may resign to enter other business. Bro. Weeks, extra dispatcher, was relieved by Bro. Harry Fitch at “SF” Jackson while his wife was undergoing a serious operation, whom we arc glad to learn, is recovering nicely. Bro. LaValley is now in “SF” days, Bro. Douglas on report, Bro. B. H. Butler on 4:30 p. m. to 2 a. m., and Bro Chappie on late nights, each with thirty min- utes off to eat. Bro. Schell, Dowagiac days, while off with the grippe, was relieved by Bro. Rourke, of second there. Dowagiac may be reopened continuously soon, the third to act as baggageman also. Head-in signals have been installed at Parma, Augusta. Miller and Glenwood, to be operated by selector sets in the dispatcher’s office, to avoid putting telegrapher^ in these offices. General Superintendent Brown was over the road recently on an inspection trip with “GXG” 34- Bro. Ryan, Marshall, while attending a funeral was relieved by Bro. Harold Fitch. Bro. Butler relieved at Niles while off sick by Bro. Martin, and Barron Lake nights closed — no telegraphers. Bro. Beckwith, of the Grank Trunk, was a recent caller at Niles. Glad to have boys call. Repeaters for the South Bend Division have been put in at Niles. A new telegraph office is to be built there this spring on the ground floor, next to the dining hall. Bro. Wherle has returned to Vandalia, and Bro. Lindsey is relieving Bro. Keefe at Kalamazoo. “No order” system will be installed on- the main line, Detroit to Chicago, about March 1st, which may open Batsford as a telegraph office. Eaton Rapids days, bulletined at $57-5° a month, was taken up with the officials by Bro. Brown, and now pays $65. The ice run at Barron Lake is in charge of Conductor Dunham, who has been ordered to get his own orders on the phone to save tlio price "t a telegrapher there. Don’t let any petty differences keep you from getting yom new card. If y m have -i grievance. Digitized by kjOOQle

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418 The Railroad don’t tell it to the way-freight crew until you tell it to the chairman. I hope we can show a solid front when we apply for a new schedule for the telegraphers, agents, dispatchers and towermen, and I believe we will. Please send all the news you can to me at Niles, or to Bro. Culkins at Albion. I desire to thank Bro. Gillette for his timely items. Fraternally, J. I. N., Div. Cor. Western Division — Bro. Thomas, first St. Joseph, resigned, and Telegrapher Bradford, a new man, bid it in. Bro. Glover^ promoted to Porter agency, re- lieved on Galien first by Bro. O’Connor on bid, who later returned to New Buffalo, relieved by Bro. John Carlson, of Galien, on bid, and second nights there is now up for bids. Bro. Parker relieved O’Connor at New Buffalo while at Galien. Bro. Fone, “TY” Michigan City, gets the new night telegraph job there — 10 p. m. to 8 a. m., with one hour off for supper — $65 and Sunday overtime. This gives Bro. Quance, extra dis- patcher, 8 a. m. till 6 p. m., with dinner hour. He formerly worked twelve hours. Bro. Herran, third trick dispatcher Michigan City, was off a few nights sick, relieved by Bro. Ault, extra dispatcher, with Bro. Parker on nights. Would like to have the boys send me a few notes from the west end, as I haven’t seen any lately. I just picked up these few. Div. Con. Pennsylvania R. R. Lines East. Williamsport Division — It is very gratifying to know that the boys are working so hard, and that they arc taking such an active part in their own affairs. They have paid up far better this dues period than at any other time in the history of the organiza- tion, and it is making all the old members of old Division No. 24 sit up and take notice. It all shows what can be done when the men take an active interest and get out among them and hustle. New members are also being secured. Several in January and in February, and others promised certain for March, all of which speaks for our progressiveness. Progress is the watchword. It has been the guiding star for the past year or more especially, and those who are at the head of the movement deserve great credit for what they have done for the telegraphers on the Williamsport and Susque- hanna Divisions. Boys, never get discouraged; though dark at times the clouds may be, the sun is yet shining behind them, and will again appear brighter each time than before. The way of life is not all sunshine, and we must expect to find the hand of the enemy work- ing hard to destroy that which we have been years in working up to, where we now manage our Telegrapher. affairs. Those men, if we may call them such, will have many days of regret and remorse, and later on in life will be left with a sting in their hearts that will take years to efface. Brothers, beware of those who have sown the seeds of disorganization on the Pennsylvania lines, who say they represent labor. Beware of what you say and to whom you say it, too. As sure as light dispels darkness, the day is coming when men will awaken to the truth. Here’s to the men who laugh In the face of grim despair, Who gather the tares and chaff. But sow with a cheerful air. Here’s to the smiling men Who, giving, can take a blow, And rise to the fight again When others have laid them low. Here’s to the men who grin, When plans that they build go wrong, And straightway new plans begin, With courage and purpose strong. Here’s to the glad, brave men Who, battling, expect a bruise, And rise to the fight again. Undaunted by fights they lose. Here’s to the men who smile With faith in the morning light, And bravely await the while Till victory crowns their fight. Here’s to the fighting men. That always need not succeed To rise to the fight again — The brave in defeat we need. Sister K. S. Kelly, second at “FN” tower, Glen Union, bid in 2:30 to 11:30 p. m. trick at ”CX,” Lewisburg. We all hope she will like the new job and wish her success on the L. & T. branch. Bro. C. E. Dcrsham and wife spent his relief day with his parents at Mifflinburg, to get some of mother’s “eats.” Bro. C. E. Lacey, third “MR,” bid in “HY” nights, yardmaster’s office, Williamsport, new posi- tion. Look out for the “Billtown” girls, Charles. Bros. G. E. McCloskey and H. W. Taylor visited Bro. Joe Schlotman recently. All brothers who can should visit him. He has been off sick since December 16th, and will be glad and cheered to have the brothers call on him. We all hope tor his speedy recovery. The brothers responded nobly to the contribution raised for him, about $90 be- ing raised. It will be welcomed and appreciated by Bro. Schlotman and family. It is now Bro. V. A. Peck, third at “RK,” making it solid like many other offices. Bro. Lustig has his “drag-net” out for a number of others, and prospects arc good for a large catch this month. Bro. R. S. l'rey and family recently visited among friends at Millersburg. Bro. Frey can give you any needed information on farming or poultry raising. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. . 419 Susquehanna Division — Bro. G. H. Wetzel, third “RV,” goes to Sun- bury every week to recite his musical lesson to Prof. Rothermel. George is getting to be quite a good pianist; when convenient call on him for a few selections. Bro. J. H. Zerbe, first “BA,” vice-president, Dal- matia State Bank, made a business trip to Sha- mokin recently. Bro. S. W. Reichenbach bid in third “HU” tower. He can now board at home and enjoy mother’s pies and cakes. Bro. W. E. Williams, first “VN,” makes fre- quent trips to Herndon. Probably he can get his shoes repaired cheaper in Herndon than in Dau- phin. Perhaps he likes Daisies? H. J. Engle, second “RV,” assisted the orchestra in rendering music for the Local Teachers’ Insti- tute held in the L. & R. Church, February 21st. A. L. Grimm and L. W. Auchmuty will join shortly. Both are fine young fellows and attend strictly to business. Bros. Zerbe and J. A. Frank are responsible for that beautiful vocal music you hear when you pass Dalmatia, “BA” tower. They enjoy enter- taining their friends. The old “Susky” Division is right there when it comes to music, and Bro. Frank is some “basso.” Brothers, again I ask you: When you know of any news, However little it may be, Write it down and send to me. “Steve.” Renovo Division, West End — Miss Wood, first Jacksons, receives first, and Miss Shearer, “HR” tower, Shinetown second, re- ceives second “US,” Erie passenger station. It is now Bro. Goodis, third Wistar. Bro. L. R. Burlingame was on second “RM” a few days, owing to the shortage of men; Mrs. Geary, Kane message office, relieving him on second “KZ.” Bro. Keepe, agent Elgin, on sick list a few days, was relieved by Extra Agent Bridle. W. S. Barner, Div. Cor. Allegheny Division — Brothers and sisters, pay your dues promptly, do not get discouraged, and support your com- mittee to the finish. We are going to sec it through no matter how long it takes. Urge every brother and sister you come in touch with to pay theirs also, and urge all the desirable nons you can to give us their support. See them imme- diately after they get off of the pay car, and you will likely secure their applications. The writer called on a certain non during January and again in February, making sure before ringing the door bell that he was at home, but on both occasions he sent some one else to tell me that he was not at home. A man without principle enough to face you and tell you that he does not want to join, is hardly worth wasting your time on, as he could hardly be trusted after you did get him. Double track is now being laid between Prentice and Sedgwick, and between Foxburg and Emlenton. The brothers at these ends of double track jobs will soon have plenty of grief handling worl: trains. East Sandy block station and freight and ticket office has been abolished, and the telegraph office moved to the extreme south end of old Sandy siding, into one of the old variety of towers which sets on the ground with just room enough for one man arid a stove. With all the telephones it makes it pretty crowded. Mr. Barras, formerly on first, will displace Bro. Golden on second. Bro. Watson, first at Pump House, extra, has been enjoying the shows at the Orphium Theater. Bro. Lowery has joined the gymnasium to re- duce his avoirdupois. Bro. C. O. Will, relief operator, was on one of the fast lines in Washington, D. C., during the presidential inauguration. Bro. Emil Marshall was off recently, owing to the death of his sister. The brother and family have our heartfelt sympathy. Bro. J. J. Burns recently visited friends over Sunday in Pittsburg. Bro. E. S. Seybert was off several days re- cently, having injured his knee while pushing his boat in the icy river. Result of last bids: F. E. Wiley, third “YR;” C. F. Shaffer, third “GH;” W. M. Knight, third “NY;” C. B. Johnston, third “RD;” E. H. Smith, third “DS;” H. J. Shively, third “SY;” L. A. Crouse, third “AC;” L. C. Buzzard, second “HJ;” A. B. Caldwell, second “WR;” T. W. Pringle, second “DS;” C. C. Aber, second “SY;” O. M. Connor, first “HJ,” and W. E. Sipson, first “DS.” Several new members have been secured re- cently. Bro. D. F. Parke was a recent Kittanning visitor. Brothers, send in your items. I had very little assistance with this write-up. All lend a helping hand. Don’t forget the convention at Baltimore, in May, commencing the second Monday. All the brothers and sisters in good standing are per- fectly welcome to attend the convention in Balti* more, commencing the second Monday in May. They will be allowed a seat in the convention and permitted to attend any of the sight-seeing trips which the committee has arranged for, free of charge. Cert. 18. Buffalo Division — General Chairman Miller, who recently cov- ered the system, gave us an idea of iust what we were up against on the Pennsy at this time, and those who attended the meetings were pleased to know that we had such an able brother at the head of the organization on this great system. The sacrifices the members of our committee have made to carry out our wishes shows that they are honest and upright men who are deserving of the support and sympathy of every union man on this road. No question is settled until it is settled right. Our committee is striving to have the differences among the men on the system and the Digitized by CiOOQle

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420 The Railroad Telegrapher. management settled right, and will not stop so long as the membership support it. 1 he union man who stands firm and has his card to show where he is, will realize the benefits to which he is entitled only by the organized efforts of the men and women who toil. We must show the nons that it is to their interest to help pull instead of riding all the time and enjoy- ing the benefits other men and women pay and work for. Pass your journal out to them and show them what organized labor and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has done and will continue to do. Point out to them the eight-hour day, better working conditions, increase in salary, pass privileges, and the many other advantages secured too numerous to mention. Begin the good work by landing the non who works with you. He only needs to be shown. Quite a number have joined lately, and if we will all do our part, before June 30th we can hold our own with the other well- organized divisions on the system. Bro. J. F. Phillips’ health, we arc glad to note, is somewhat improved. Bro. Odell is on the school board in his dis- trict. Don’t forget to pay your dues and the $1 to the convention fund. I hope to go to the con- vention, and all should go who have the oppor- tunity. It’s worth taking in. All get busy and send some notes to the local chairman before the twentieth, so we can have a write-up each month. “Indian.” Baltimore Division — The Baltimore Division held its regular meet- ing at the Huntingdon Hall, with a large attend- ance. Bro. J. F. Miller, general chairman, deliv- ered a timely address, which was greatly appre- ciated. Bro. Tom Brenize, the secretary, also gave the men some good advice. Dr. J. B. Sebas- tian, as usual, told some of the old-time experi- ences. Bro. L. II. Nelson entertained quite a few of the O. R. T. boys and their wives at his fine country home recently. Bro. Tom Fidler has been on the Schuylkill Division lately and secured quite a number of new members. Bro. Josiah Beshore, one of the oldest oper- ators on the Baltimore Division, dropped dead hebruary 23d. He was well liked by all the men on this division. We extend our sympathy to his family. C. M. Thompson, the oldest telegrapher Gn the Pennsylvania Railroad, died at his home in Baltimore, Md., February 5th. He allowed his membership to lapse just about six months ago. There are a few vacancies on this division up for bid that pay fair salaries. Boys, you have an opportunity to bid on them now — a concession secured by the Order, and it ought to be appre- ciated. The convention committee is working overtime making preparations for the entertainment of the delegates and friends who will attend this session of tile Grand Division. We propose to make it an event long to be remembered by the teleg- raphers of this country. Bros. J. E. Smith and A. K. Hoyer are look- ing after the men on the upper end, so^that every man will have a card when the convention comes. Bro. C. S. Lowe and family recently took a trip to New Freedom, Pa. Bros. Burns, Talbott, Winstanley, Tracey, Mayes and Hetrick arc visiting Baltimore right often. They ought to get married and save their money. Bro. C. E. Daugherty, of _the Western Mary- land, sends fraternal greetings to all his friends on the P. R. R. See that the man who works with you has paid his dues. “Murphy.” li’est Jersey & Seashore Division — Most of the hoys have paid their dues, and those who have not should remember that the time is short until they will he non-bencficial. The members of the other organizations that have been nearly a year trying to get their cases settled and have not yet succeeded, pay up promptly and stick to the rudder that keeps them straight, and herein lies their strength. By paying up promptly you show your appreciation of the efforts and sacri- fices others are making for your welfare, and you will never regret it. Those who have sold their manhood for a few months’ increased salary will sooner or later realize their mistake. Whatever you sow that shall ye also reap. We are glad there are so few of that kind among us. Our elections are over, and we hope those elected will be able to do their part in the matter of negotiations. We have not asked for any- thing that can not be very easily remedied. Every- body give them a loyal support and victory is ours. Try to reduce General Secretary and Treasurer Nightingale’s work by prompt payment of dues and answering communications. He is a faithful and hard worker who deserves the plaudits of all the members in Division 17. The West Jersey & Seashore is highly honored to have one of its number hold this position of trust, as well as the membership at large. Give him encourage- ment and a good word, and don’t “knock.” We hope he will be re-elcctcd to assist our general chairman in an efficient and up-to-date manner. Out of 650, all have left except 27 in the other so-called organization oil the P. & R., the others having organized what they call the I. O. R. E." A new order just issued prevents a telegrapher from relieving an. agent or an agent from reliev- ing a telegrapher. Relief schedules Nos. 3 and 5 have been annulled, and Bro. Fitzgerald and So- fronski been given the right to claim their seni- ority rights on this division, which will probably cause some “bumping.” F. Smith, agent Darctown, N. J., has been very sick with typhoid fever, caused by inhaling the gas from the soft coal which is being burned in the station office stoves for the first time this winter, as a matter of economy. Extra Agent Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 421 Thompson is relieving him. Fred and his brother have bought a farm near Monroeville, which they are going to till next summer. Bro. C. Elmer, Bridgeton, among the first to get his vacation for 1913, was relieved by Mr. Godfrey, and he by Joe Corslglia, whose promise is still pending. . Bro. DeHaven has been transferred from South Vineland to Absecon, N. J., agency, vice Agent Smith, transferred to Penn’s Grove, N. J. Among those who bid in positions recently are: Wm. J. Robinson first and C. J. Anchor second Paulshoro, N. J.; J. W. Campbell first and P. T. Heaton second Gibbstown, N. J. ; Elmer Hill first and Howard Cheeseman second Bridgeport, N. J.; L. E. Spycs first and Nelson Stevens second Ped- ricktown, N. J.; H. Stewart, second Penn’s Grove, X. J., and E. Marshall, second Clarksboro, N. J. All these tricks open at 4:30 a. m. and pay $57-7°. our minimum on this division. J. R. Helm, agent Glassboro, has been appointed supervising agent, effective March 1, 19*3- G. B. Rudisill, assistant division operator, has been appointed chairman of the safety committee and also inspects the high-explosive regulations. The latter was relieved by J. N. . Justice. N. J. Kenner was appointed agent Belleplaln, N. J. Div. Cor. Sunbury Division — Bros. G. C. Vandling and Nucklas, were recent Lewistown, Pa., visitors. Bro. E. W. Trexler is now in Texas. Owing to sickness no meetings were held dur- ing January and February, but we expect to hold them regularly in future. A number of changes are taking place on the road, some of the older employes have quit or been transferred and a number of new faces are seen. Be prompt in the payment of dues. If any of the members, are in doubt as to certain questions I will be glad to answer letters from those whom I can not personally sec. All attend the meetings who possibly can and give the information they learn to those who arc not able to be there. Compare conditions ten years ago, when you had to have permission to leave town. Think of the long hours worked and the small wages, and then think what has brought the change. Wc arc only starting in the new era of prosperity for the Pennsylvania operators, and if you will only do your part we are bound to succeed. We arc only asking for proper representation by the men elected by the majority of the members. I will do my level best as your chairman or delegate. G. C. Vandling, Chairman. N. Y. C. & St. L. R. R. Third District — The February meeting at Bellevue was fairly well attended and much interest shown. Officers were elected and duly installed for the following year as follows: Chief telegrapher, Bro. Ken worthy; first vice, Bro. L. L. Wagoner; second vice, Bro. L. Neal; secretary, Bro. Woodgar. I lie newly installed chief appointed Bro. Shea as in- side and Bro. Ream as outside sentinels. Loyd Speakman, agent Worstville, and E. W. Longfellow, were elected to membership. Bro. Benskin, appointed agent Colby, vice Bro. Battin, resigned, was relieved on second Colby by Mr. Wells. Bro. E. F. Kelly, second Green Springs Jet., off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Anseberger. We regret to learn that shortly after Bro. Kelly returned to work he was again called away by the serious illness of his sister. A. M. Beck, agent Green Springs Jet., was called to Lancaster, Ohio, by the illness and death of his aged mother. Bro. C. S. Schubert, third Fostoria, off a few days sick, was relieved by R. Q. Ansberger, and later by Bro. Neff. Bro. C. A. Warner is relieving Bro. W. E. Les- lie, agent Briceton. Bro. H. L. Hayzlett bid in second Oakwood, Bro. Leeson resuming third again. Bro. J. G. Adams, agent Melrose, is suffering from attack of rheumatism, but has managed to keep at work. Bro. R. J. Bowman, relieved Bro. C. L. Zim- merman, agent Maple Grove, a few days, did a few days at Colby and Green Springs Jet., relieved Bro. E. W. Longfellow, agent at Edgerton, a few days and went from there to Ft. Wayne, to work in the superintendent’s office. Skyjack. Chicago Division — Bro. Arthur Hamilton, middle trick Stony Island, has resigned and is with the L. S. & M. S. at LaSalle Street Station, Chicago, relieved by Bro. A. J. Smith until bid in by Bro. C. A. Brown. Bro. C. W. White, relief agent, bid in third South Wanntah, and Bro. Jones bid in second Rock Island Jet. The brothers got mixed up in the transfer, but our chairman straightened the matter out satisfactorily. It pays to have a card when any trouble arises. Bro. Mack, second South Wanatah, had an operation performed on his neck recently. Bro. E. F. Kelly, agent Peabody, one of our faithful ones on the Fourth Division, bid in second Green Springs Jet., Ohio. Bro. S. D. Cabell is now with the C. & E. I. at South Holland, 111. C. 1). No. 4 reads. oil are not allowed to absent yourself from the city or town in which you are located, without the consent of your superior officers.” After working 8 or 9 hours a day, wc are not to be allowed to do as wc please the other 15 or 16 hours. “Sam” contends this is "the land of the trusts and the home of the slave.” IIow far docs he miss it? Bro. “Jim” Redman, first Claypool, while hunt- ing a few days, was relieved by Telegrapher llitc, from the Pennsylvania. Bro. H. H. Denny is now a full-fledged “brakey.” If the Lackawanna take1- o\ci the road it will take our schedule with u**. \\ h\ "rr v t" 1" ,l doctor and I>»m ill y<-nt p.itmiiK Digitized by CiOOQle

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422 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Shilo, Glen Park, resigned, relieved by C. H. Bcgler on bid. Let’s get some application blanks from our chairman and go after the nons. Everybody get one and T’ll get two. The telephones have been installed and working part of the time. The following in the January journal expresses our sentiments: “Lives there an “Op,” with soul so dead, Who to himself hath never said: Turn backward, Oh Time, and give me mine own; The Morse telegraph, not the ‘new’ telephone.” Bro. Shoemaker is to give a banquet at Fort Wayne shortly on the good service the boys are giving on the “fonc” instead of answering on No. 2. He has not had the experience of being a "fone gal,” or he would be more patient. Bro. Day, agent at Ober, was off several days recently, relieved by the regular relief agent. Bro. Day’s wife, who was dangerously ill, is somewhat improved. Bro. George Talbert, Jr., agent Hobart, and family, spent Sunday recently with their parents at Knox, Ind. There don’t seem to be any race suicide on this division. Bros. Prohel, Weber and your corre- spondent have all been visited by the stork re- cently. See personal mention department for par- ticulars. Bro. Whittkamper, relieved by Telegrapher Hite on second Knox, bid in third there, vice Bro. H. L. Hayzlett, who bid in Oakwood second. Bro. Dimmick, third at South Whitley, on invi- tation, recently played in the orchestra at the Ma- jestic Theatre, Fort Wayne. We are all sorry to learn that Bro. Criss will not again serve us as chairman, and thank him for the good he has done, which we can never repay. Let’s choose another, if possible, who will give us as good service as Bro. Criss did, but in send- ing a delegate to Baltimore let’s send the man who has helped us the most, and show that we appre- ciate what be has done for us. I want to thank the brothers who helped me out with this write-up and hope they will come again next month. I have been asked to look after the correspondence and with your assistance will try and do so. Let’s wake up and start something, we have been hibernating all winter. “GY,” Cert. 157. New York, Ontario & Western Ry. Southern Division — After an illness of some months Bro. G. L. Knapp, agent at Luzon, passed away February 9, 1913. His name stood No 1 on the lineal 1st of telegraphers on this division, having entered the service in March, 1872, lacking hut one month of having served this company fortv-onc years. Such a record speaks well for our brother, as well as the officials under whom he served so long. The funeral was held at Luzon, February 12th, General Chairman Cullman, Assistant Local Chair- man Met win and Bros. Mi«ner, Davids. m, Ma- honey and Wnkeman acting as pallbearers. Others who attended were Bros. C. G. Topping and C L. Cook, and Messrs I. Post and J. and D. Fitx- gerald. Bro. C. L. Cook had quite a serious time with pneumonia early in February, but is back on the job again. Congratulations. Sunday, February 23d, the regular biennial meeting for the election of officers was held at the Midland House, Cadosia. This was one of the best meetings ever held by this division, and was full of business from start to finish. The old officers were all re-elected, except that Bro. Had- ley was elected local chairman of the Northern Division. Bro. C. L. Cook was elected delegate from the Southern, and Bro. Ingersoll from the Northern Division. Bro. Cook, local chairman of Southern Divi- sion, appointed as his assistant Bro. W. J. Haley, of Middletown, for the main line, and Bro. Geo. Merwin, of High Falls, for P. J. & M. Division. Bro. Van Zandt is back with us again, having bid in third Northfield, and Telegrapher Price landed second Burnside tower. East Branch is to be made two tricks, 6 a. m. to 2 p. m. and 2 p. m. to 10 p. m. Let every up-to-date member get after the few delinquents who have simply neglected to remit. Send any news items you may have to Bro. C. L. Cook, local chairman, by the 20th of the month, who will see that they reach The Teleg- rapher in time for publication. Div. Cob. Northern Division — At the annual meeting at Cadosia, February 23d, Bro. T. F. Cullinan was elected general chairman; Bro. J. R. Hadley, local chairman (succeeding Bro. C. D. Soule); Bro. Soule, delegate to con- vention, and Bro. P. J. Loftus, alternate dele- gate. We all wish our new local chairman success, -and hope the brothers will all help him to line up the few nons left. The Ontario Division of the N. Y. C. claims to be nearly solid, and we want to tell them that a young ham factory has just sprung up at Fulton, Broadway, with Prof. (?) Phillips as manager. They may come over here and take some of our jobs when they become “full fledged.” Bro. Frank McCuen is becoming quite pro- ficient on the violin. We would not be surprised to hear shortly of his going into vaudeville. Boys, assist the local chairman all you can. It will be greatly appreciated. If you have a griev- ance take it to him. He is the one who can help you. Don’t go around with a long face tell- ing your troubles to everyone else. Owing to the failure of the boys in responding to my appeal for news items, this division has not had a write-up for several issues. Bro. Earl McGann was assigned third Earlville (new job), third Minetto being abolished. Bro. F. B. Littlefan, second Sidney, was off sick recently; also Bro. C. J. Baker, second Minetto. F. T. Beal, third Oswego, off on a company law suit, was relieved by Extra Richards. Br«*. Osgood, relief agent, is kept busy now days on account of several resignations. We trust Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 423 the resigning brothers will continue to carry an up-to-date. Bro. G. D. Bennett, agent Bernhards, was off several days recently, owing to the illness of rela- tives. Bro. C. L. Clifford assigned Kenwood agency, vice Bro. W. H. Peek, resigned and gone with Oneida Community at Kenwood. Bro. “Johnie” Gillard. is back on first Fulton again, after a thirty days* leave. Additional living rooms have been built for the agent at Pennelville, Upstairs, the whole length of the station, besides one room below. Telegrapher-helper position at Cleveland abol- ished. Bro. C. H. Bonneau bid in second Oneida, vice Bro. Kernan resigned. Bro. E. G. White, agent New Berlin, assigned Hamilton agency, vice Bro. Waters, resigned. Bro. Ludington, first Pecksport, was the oldest bidder for second there, vice Bro. Clifford trans- ferred to Kenwood. H. K., Div. Cor., Cert. 12 2. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our beloved brother, G. L. Knapp, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that in his death we have lost a true and loyal brother; therefore, in mani- festation of our sorrow and fraternal sympathy, bo it Resolved, That the members of N. Y. O. & W. System, Division No. 20, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing wife their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in her sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved relatives, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. C. L. Cook, S. F. Misner, J. J. Mahoney, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To the Members of 0. R. T. Division No. 20: For the beautiful flowers and sympathy, kindly accept the sincere thanks and appreciations of Mrs. G. L. Knapp. Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry. Indianapolis Division — The meeting held at Pabst Hall, Hamilton, Ohio, January 24th, was largely attended, and business of importance was transacted. We hope the brothers will all make a special effort to attend these meetings and become acquainted with the situation. The general committee is busy shaping matters, and each meeting brings up something of vital importance concerning our wel- fare. Division 21 never was in such a flourishing condition since Its existence, financially and other- wise, but we want to make it better yet, and, with the co-operation of each member, there is no limit to what we may accomplish. We have only caught a glimpse of the light of better days; our sun is just rising, and all who will not open their eyes remain the pessimists. Let us put renewed energy into the organization on the C. H. & D. Any of the brothers who have any suggestions to make for our betterment, if they can not attend the meetings, should mail them to the general chairman, to be read and acted upon at the meet- ing. This will show that we have members who are willing to express themselves even if they are unable to attend personally. This will do away with imagining that matters are not being conducted right. Let us hear from Division 21 in every issue of the journal. “TN.” Springfield Division — Bro. C. G. Schulte, agent Montezuma, spent Sunday recently with his mother in St. Louis. Bro. M. E. Oxley, first Montezuma, has re- signed and taken up a three years’ college course at Valparaiso, Ind. Here’s success to you, Andy. Mr. Job, who went from second to first, later resigned to go on a farm near Newman — another non disposed of. Mr. Miles bid in second Monte- zuma, relieved on third Tuscola by Mr. Miner. Bro. J. H. Stark, agent Hume, is spending a vacation in Texas, relieved by Bro. A. P. Mc- Cown. It is Bro. C. A. Singleton at Milligan instead of as noted in the January notes. He has been transferred from the St. Louis to our divi- sion. Bro. Overstreet, Russellville, was oil ten days the first of February, owing to the illness of his mother. Bro. Robinson, first Decatur, and wife spent Sunday recently with relatives at Kansas station. Bro. C. E. Chapman goes to Tuscola third. Keys agency now on bid. Sorry to lose Chap. Understand there was so much noise in Spring- field that he couldn’t sleep well nights. Bro. Ilornbcck, of the shops, is now in Texas. Mr. Bowling relieved Mr. Drake on second there, who went to the east end. Mr. Wells was appointed third trick dispatcher, vice C. V. Coder, appointed chief dispatcher, vice F. M. Conners, promoted to trainmaster. We arc sorry to lose Mr. Conners, but glad to sec him promoted, and we now have a good chief in his chair. Mr. Benton is learning the road in order to qualify as a dispatcher, and Bro. W. E. Cummins, from Hume, is on first side wire. Those two telegraph jobs at “L)I" are never bulletined, al- though they are covered by the schedule. \\ e arc certainly entitled to a try at tlu* best. Someone get busy. We have succeeded 111 getting the hi monthly pay bill in Indiana, and sill sn.»n be receiving Digitized by CiOOQle

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424 The Railroad Telegrapher. now? All the other metr are receiving them. Let’s get together and line up the nons among the new men. All in favor of an O. R. T. picnic some Sunday this summer say "aye.’* Take our families or sweethearts and our dinners to some good park at Indianapolis and have a good time. And you nons will have to get a card if you want to go with us. "B." IV ells ton Division — Owing to a decrease in business, second and third Jamestown and Austin nights have been closed and several train crews taken off. Bro. Walker relieved Mr. Drake, appointed re- lief agent. Bro. Morrison was off several weeks, relieved by Mr. Coalt. Bro. Redfern, second Xenia, was also off several weeks. Mr. Long is at Ottoville, and Mr. Passmore bid in third Chillicothe. Brothers, see that they get a card now; also the other nons on the division. Those who are ac- quainted with them should be able to get them to join. Culbertson at Octa and Mr. Coalt have both promised to come in. See that they don’t forget It. Bro. Egan is now on first and Bro. Stuck- hardt on second Chillicothe. The middle order system went into effect on the B. & O. and C. H. & D. Railways on Febru- ary ist. I have written several of the brothers along the line for news items, changes, etc. If you will kindly help me a little, I will try to give a write- up every month, but I can not do It alone. Jess E. Hubbard, Cert. 187. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Southern Minnesota Division — - To the Members of S. M. Division: I wish to thank you for the assistance you have rendered me during my incumbency as local chairman. 1 appreciate the confidence you have reposed in me in re-electing me both as your delegate to the eighth biennial convention at Baltimore and as local chairman, and assure you all that I will endeavor to look after your interests to the best of my ability. I am sure that, with your assist- ance, we will have the banner division of System -’3 both in membership and active, live mem- bers. We still have a few nons on the division, but if properly approached by the right party wc will surely land them ere another dues period rolls around. Let all awake, rally to the support of your leader, and wc will soon become a solid division. Fraternally, Geo. B. Turner, Local Chairman. Southern Minnesota Division Xotes — A rousing joint meeting of the S. M. and H. & D. Divisions was held at Bristol. S. D., January 18, 19 j 3. The meeting was called to order at •8 p. m. by l’ro. Turner, local chairman of S. M. Phi'-ioii, who gave a good talk n . K. T. matters in general, and explained the new features of the new schedule, which was very interesting, showing that we now have one of the best schedules in our district. At 12 o’clock midnight we adjourned for refreshments. The meeting was again called to order at 1 a. m., with Bro. Turner in the chair, when Bro. E. R. Derickson addressed us on different topics relative to the good of the Order until 2:30 a. m. A lively interest was manifested from the first call until the meeting finally adjourned at 3 a. m. It was decided to call a meeting at Aberdeen on February 18th, for the purpose of organizing a Cort Club. Among those present from the Southern Minne- sota Division were: Bros. Turner, E. J. Felker, J. W. Moyer, Frank Bloom, V. A. Garlock and R. C. Pratt. Recent changes: Bro. W. F. Smith gets Went- worth, S. D., Bro. H. L. Duby having resigned; Bro. Owen Theopolis, second Lakefield; Bro. L. W. Scoville, Mankato first; Bro. Vic Houson, Minnesota Lake; Bro. W. E. Campbell, agent West Springs; Robert Newton, Colmon, S. D., agency; Bro. George Nolte, second Spring Valley; Bro. J. A. Keller, agent Wykoff, Minn., and Bro. E. J. Fogarty, Jackson second. Bro. H. E. Brown, of Egan, S. D., is reported quite sick with grippe. We hope for a speedy re- covery. Local Chairman Turner was down three weeks also with grippe, and Bro. Joseph Snyder a week with the same trouble. We are glad to report th§it all are now in a fair way to recovery. Local Chairman Turner reports ten new mem- bers for this division for January. He is a hustler, and if the boys will only give him a little assistance he will soon have the division solid again. Let us all get busy. There are still a few to line up. Bro. R. F. Wykoff, who bid in Garden City, is now basking in the sunny climes of California, relieved for three months by Bro. Frank Bloom. Bro. O. Hurlbut, of Spring Valley, is now at Baker, Mont., and likes it very much. Bro. S. W. Fuller, of Albert Lea, is at McIn- tosh, N. D., well pleased with his new position. Bro. Ed Taylor, former agent at Garden City, is now cashier in the Garden City State Bank, where he has an excellent position, but his heart is still with “the boys.’’ The joint meeting held at Austin on February 9th was well attended and all enjoyed it from start to finish. Local Chairman Turner, who was in the chair, gave a very clear and interesting talk on the manner schedule negotiations are con- ducted, and also explained the many new and good features of our new schedule. He was followed by Bro. J. A. Newman, first vice-president, who gave one of his best talks on the history of the grand old Order, its wonderful growth in the past ten years and the great good accomplished, especially for Division 23. He was followed by Bro. E. R. Derrickson, G. S. & T., who brought out some of the features of the new schedule which Bro. Turner had not touched on. Bro. Grow, local «. hairtuaii of the I. & M. Division, Digitized by C-ooQle

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I The Railroad Telegrapher. 425 also gave a very interesting address under the “good of the Order,” which was very much appre- ciated. The general discussion which followed relating to the betterment of the condition of the member- ship was participated in by Local Chairman Krumm, of the I. & D. Division, and Bros. H. Conklin, H. Hendrickson, S. R. Parker, V. E. Hanson, M. J. Kingsboro, S. Severson, G. L. Parker, J. H. Woolworth, C. J. Bennett, W. O. Burnett, H. E. Wilson, H. P. Moodamer, A. M. Fried, N. C. Putnam, A. E. Sexter, H. Mathison, F. N. Me> ers, J. L. Ahern, J. O. Malery and Jim Sheehey. The meeting adjourned at 6 p. m. and was de- clared by all present one of the most interesting :*nd instructive ever held in this district. Cert. 324, Div. Cor. I oxen & Minnesota Division — The S. M. and I. & M. local chairman were certainly gratified at the showing the two divi- sions made. The brothers who were not able to attend have no idea what they missed. Brother Newman, speaking of what the Order is doing, not only on the Milwaukee, but in the entire country, showed that for the year 191?, in his district alone the organization has secured new and revised schedules, carrying an increase to the pay of the men of our class of $250,000.00 a year, while the increase for the entire country for 1912 will amount to over $1,000,000.00. This is cer- tainly a grand record which every member should he proud of and make every non want to get in line with an organization that has been able to do so much good. Bro. Derrickson brought out the fact that Division 23 had increased in the last four years 600 members, a remarkably good showing. Bros. Krum and Grau also made a few remarks. Bro. E.*W. Hcffernam, of the C. & N. YV\, one of our visitors, was very much pleased with the meeting. Bros. H. E. Wilson, F. N. Myers and W. A. Gleason, of the I. & M., and Bro. Jorgen- son, of the S. M., brought out several points that were thoroughly discussed by a number of the brothers, all of whom were very much pleased with the meeting, hoping we would hold another in the near future. Thos. McGinn, second Castle Rock, relieving Mr. Swella, third Farmington, on sick list, was re- lieved by his sister Mamie McGinn. Bro. Mottweiler, while relieving agent Zumbrota, relieved on Rosemont second by Mr. Ogle, who later bid in Blooming Prairie, vice Bro. H. G. Fraley, who took Faribault third. Mr. Dunn, a new man, on third Blooming Prai- rie, vice Mr. Kenyon, resigned. Bro. Charles Anderson, Kasota, while at Le- Sueur Center attending district court, relieved by Mr. Lcibcl from Mendota. Bro. G. P. Ryan, second Owatonna. visiting relatives in Minneapolis for a month, relieved by H. S. Swella, from Calmar. It is now Bro. D. C. Jorgenson at Bixby and Bro. H. O. Oterness at Wanamingo. W’e hope the agents at the rest of the stations put in the schedule will soon join us. Bro. W. C. Hickey is the only “live one” at Farmington. Get after the rest of the nons, boys. Swella has been on the I. & M. over a year, and J. E. Liebel at Mendota for two or three years. They have no logical excuse for staying out. Div. Cor., Cert. 328. Dcs Moines Division — Bro. Lloyd Jefferies and wife, of Jefferson, at- tended the trainmen’s dance in Des Moines, Febru- ary 20th, his father, Bro. C. F. Jeffries, relieving. Bro. A. L. Grooms is now located in his new station at Varina. According to our new schedule the seniority list for our division is correct, but if you should find any mistakes or think it not correct, you’d bet ter take it up at once. Our chief is very well pleased with the way every one has handled the increase in business this winter. • There was a good attendance at the last meet- ing of the Des Moines O. R. T. Club, in the Kirk- wood Hotel, at Dcs Moines, but this division was poorly represented. We would be more than glad to have every one who possibly could, attend. Brakeman Riggs was in Chicago lately making adjustments with the company for injuries sus- tained at Kennedy the early part of the winter. J. J. Williams, was relieved several days recently by Mr. Hutdson, at Cooper. S. S. Price, who relieved Bro. O. W. Nelson, of Adel, while sick with la grippe, was relieved at Clive by Bro. Houghtaling, towerman at Fonda. # S. S. P., Div. Cor. •C. & C. B. (in Iowa) Division — Bro. M. M. Trummer is back at Woodward after several weeks’ vacation in Wisconsin. Bro. Hayes, Madrid first, resigned, relieved by Mr. Cunningham, later relieved by Bro. Harring- ton. Bros. Hottlc and Rood attended the February club meeting in Des Moines and had a very in- teresting time. Bro. T. M. Phee, Cambridge tower, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Cunningham, a new man. Bro. P. A. Parmcntcr, Browns second, had the misfortune to lose his home by fire. He suffered a total loss, nothing being saved. Parcel post, Sunday overtime and concerted action arc the great questions of the day. At- tend some club meeting and express your opinion. Please try and help me out so we can have a proper write-up each month. It is impossible for me to do this all alone. Drop me a line at Slater, Box 264, when you have any news to convey, and it will he looked after and highly appreciated. Cfrt. 1408. Digitized by CiOOQle

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426 The Railroad Telegrapher. .S’. C. & D. Division — I guess the only way to get a correspondent on this division is to put him in the schedule giving him free calls for his labor if we can get the company, to pay it. Bro. Wood, Vermillion second, bid in Rodney agency, vice Bro. Boyer, an old-timer. Burbank agency (wireless) on bulletin. There are stepping stones along the way in our new schedule that will make for considerable good as wc approach future schedule negotiations. The Sunday clause is probably the beginning of the time when all that work will be overtime. It certainly heTps on the cast end in the block sec- tion, and defines our hours on the branch lines, helping us figure on what time may be required of us. The parcel post, although cutting out consider- able R. F. D. packages, has doubled and some days trebled the United States mail, creating a great increase in small shipments. The companies, while complaining of the increased bulk of mail and no increase of revenue, don’t seem to have given much thought to the employes who have had their revenue reduced and their labor in- creased by the parcel post. Evidently Congress did not give this part of the deal much consider- ation in trying to reduce the cost of living, but something may be done later to even up this in- justice when the new venture has been tried awhile, as the mail question has about reached a point where it is to be reckoned with. It looks like a man who can receive or send over ten words per minute at “XD” can not work there. It must be a strictly “open” shop with a vengeance. I wish all of you would take a hand in getting in the few nons on this division and try in this year of 19x3 to put our^lves right up to where it is money that we want the next time a revision is decided upon. It takes money to get money. Now, if someone does not write a few lines for the next issue of the great home comforter, I may possibly have to do so myself. Cert. 15. River, C. V. and Wabasha Division — Bro. C. F. Kenyon secured third Frontenac, Bro. J. H. Marron third Kellogg, both new positions. Bro. A. S. Youngblood bid in third Minnesota City and Bro. W. E. Thayer third Homer. Third Winona and second Etter up for bids. At a station on this division, where there arc three telegraphers in addition to the agent, who is teaching his boy telegraphy, the agent tried to compel one of them to admit the boy to the telegraph office to listen to the wires. Shortly be- fore this the agent had issued instructions to this telegrapher not to admit anyone to the office, not even the car foreman or yardmastcr, both of whom have business to transact. Similar instructions have been issued a number of times by the super- intendent. Notwithstanding this the agent de- manded that his boy be admitted. Upon his refusal the agent threatens to make trouble for the tclcg rapher. It will be interesting to learn whether the agent can override the positive orders from the superintendent as easily as he tried to annul his own. Bro. S. F. Fast, Hastings ticket office, on a visit to Winona, was relieved by C. J. Hutton, who resigned, and was relieved by G. Wilson, from the C. P. R. in Canada. The latter also relieved L. P. Morrow, who went to River Jet. third, but later returned to Hastings, owing to sickness in ltis family, taking Hastings yard again, and Mr. Wilson went to River Jet. third. Bro. J. G. Weiler, Hasting yard second, bid in Vermillion agency, relieved by Bro. G. J. Poeschl, from Durand, who later bid in third Hastings yard. Durand and second Vermillion now open. . Bro. J. H. Wilson, of Division 130, McCartney, Wis., visited his brother, Bro. O. R. Wilson, third St. Croix crossing, during February. We had so many good men to vote for this year that it w’as simply a question of personal prefer- ence, as every one of our candidates are fine men and fully competent to represent us, and so far as our welfare is concerned it will make no differ- erence which of them is elected. The fact that Bro. Grau met with approval, the men on the I. & M., his own district, ought to be all the guarantee we need of his standing. We wish all the candidates good luck and that they all could have won. Cert. 2038. I. aCrossc Division — The Portage meeting on February 6th was called to order by Local Chairman Upham at 8:30 p. m. Brothers present were: Edw. Kobletz, A. W. Stienbach, E. F. Kohlhaas, C. A. Peters, W. G. Luck, O. J. Peters, F. A. Learmonth, A. E. Ward, H. E. Ward, U. R. Haymon, O. A. Riedenbach, C. E. Flaherty, R. O. Will and C. L. Parsons. After a general discussion of various subjects, we had the pleasure of hearing a very interesting talk by Bro. Upham on schedule negotiations and ?n explanation in detail of our new schedule com- pared with some of the schedules on other lines. The meeting certbinly was a success, and we wish to urge all the brothers who possibly can so arrange, to attend these meetings, as necessarily we are somewhat isolated from each other, which naturally breeds in us a tendency to make moun- tains out of our personal grievances when in reality they arc but mole hills. By joining us in discussing our various grievances, you will find it helpful as well as interesting. Bro. M. Hickey, first trick towerman Grand Crossing, has resumed work after visiting with relatives and friends at Chicago and other points. Bro. P. E. Cull has decided to remain on second Raymore on account of being unable to dispose of his property at Tunnel City. No permanent assignment has been made of second Portage. II. C. llanscn is being relieved there by E. F. Adris. C. O. Shafer, of Milwaukee, relieved Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 427 Bro. C. O. Munske, second Watertown, on the sick list two weeks, was relieved by our old-timer, Charles Nellius. John Hodge, an old-time telegrapher of this division, probably well remembered by some of tl»e older brothers, died at Oklahoma City, Okla., after a long illness. The remains were brought to Columbus, his boyhood home, for burial. Bro. F. A, Learmonth, of Rio, spent a few days recently visiting his daughter, attending high school at Davenport, Iowa. Bio. G. W. Luek, Portage Jet. tower, was a recent Madison visitor, and no doubt can give the brothers a few pointers on how to fish through the ice. Bro. Morg Evans was surprised to learn that the writer had turned him into a miss. Never mind, Morg, I will take two fingers deep instead of three hereafter. Bro. Ed R. Derrickson was a Portage caller on February zzd on his way to LaCrosse. Call again. Bro. L. B. Fish, West Portage tower, is still on the sick list. Hope he wilt soon be able to resume work. Div. Con. X or them Division — Bro. Earl Burns, son of Bro. Joe Burns, agent and first trick at Granville, North Lake Line, is now on second there. Bro. Mueller is at Richfield. Bro. Thiel, agent Hartford, now has both the ticket and freight jobs there, assisted by Bro. O’Neil on first. It has been a long time since we had a write-up in our official organ. If Local Chairman Parker will appoint some good third trick man corre- spondent, I think the boys would all send him all the news they heard of as soon as they were notified who he was. Lots of new jobs are being bulletined, and there will soon be lots of changes. On February 22d our old friend, N. J. Fry, superintendent of telegraph for this road, died of pneumonia. He was always the telegraphers’ friend and helped many of them to find jobs which they wouldn’t have found themselves. We all miss him on “the old St. Paul.” Any time we called on him he laid aside his work to advise with us. Superintendent F. M. Melon has left us. He was one of the boys without ever losing his dig- nity as our superior officer. We all wish him success and promise our new superintendent, Mr. J. A. MacDonald, from the Kansas City Division, the same fealty and good service that O. R. T. men always give. Line up the nons, and remember our slogan: “No card, no favors.” Rid. I. Cule. C. & M. Division and Janesville Line — W. E. Burndt bid in Pacific. Jet. and Mr. Stein- back third Russell. Both are new men. Bro. A. S. Moorhouse, at Libertyville agency temporarily, bid in second Rondout tower, and Bro. G. H. Lane bid in second Bardwell. Pacific Jet. second open for bid*. With good weather the automatics will soon be completed. Bro. Hoganson, of tower A-13, off a few weeks was relieved by Mr. Toohcy, a new man, and later relieved Bro. Tom Ryan, of A-23, on the sick list. Mr. Toohey also relieved Bro. J. R. Porter a few days. M. E. Johnson bid in Warrenton third. H. C. Thompson is on second Somers. C. F. Lucas, second Wadsworth, has gone into the feed mill business there. He ought to be able to carry a card now. Bro. Appleyard, agent Gurnee, is now required to work from 7:50 a. in. to 7:50 p. m., on account of keeping No. 1 and 101 two blocks apart. The feed mill beside the tracks at Franksville burned recently, cutting off all communication from there on for several hours. M. J. Flora, third Somers, while off sick was relieved by Mr. Anderson, of Somers. Occasionally we hear a few sweet strains of the mandolin from tower A-68. Many thanks to Bro. Tom. Many of our agents and some of the towers re- ceived a much-needed raise and betterment of the working conditions for the agents working twelve hours in the new schedule. Bro. Derrickson’s letter, showing that the company promised a gen- eral increase later on, is encouraging, but we can not expect it if we drop out. “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor., Cert. 2359- ' IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in Hi9 infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to his heavenly home the beloved father of our brother, E. R. Voltz, of Avalon, Wis., and Whereas, Wc realize that our brother has been called upon to face the darkest hours of his life in this great sorrow, the sorrow that comes to us all and the sorrow that comes but once in life, in all its bitterness; therefore be it Resolved, That we embrace this the first oppor- tunity of publicly expressing to our nercaved brother and family the heartfelt sympathy of each brother individually, and the confidence of the membership of the C. M. & St. P. System Divi- sion, No. 23; and in so doing, be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to our bereaved brother and family, also a copy be spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegraimier for publication. J. E. Meredith, M. R. Corcoran-, B. J. Simen, Committee. IVisconsin Valley Division — Bro. Newton Brokaw, under the weather sev- eral times recently, relieved first by Mr. Mahr and later by Mr. Parker. Bro. Sternitzky is now at Arbor Vitae agency. Mr. Wachtcr, another new telegrapher, is on third Babcock. Mr. Somerville got > to Men dl third. Digitized by LiOOQle

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428 The Railroad Telegrapher. Get after them, all you brothers, and try to show them what it means to belong to the O. R. T. The boys on “the Soo” now have the telephone to contend with in place of the old original. Business is good and all the boys find plenty of work to keep them out of mischief. Cert. iiio. Kansas City Division • — Bro. George Gallagher, of Sigourney, was off several weeks, Bro. C. E. English acting as agent, Cockrell, extra, on nights. Bro. L. W. Knight, agent Haycsville, who just passed through a very severe siege of pneumonia, is now at the home of his brother in Ottumwa recuperating. A. J. Jacobs, who resigned three years ago and went into the banking business, is relieving him. J. M. Oxley, our new superintendent from the Chicago & Milwaukee Division, formerly superin- tendent of the Des Moines Division, is an old telegrapher and dispatcher. Mr. Macdonald assumes charge of the La Crosse and Northern Divisions, with headquarters at Milwaukee. We are glad of his deserved promotion, but he will be missed from ihe division. Bro. Oscar Schendell, son of Bro. Schendell, agent Titus, is on his honeymoon. Bro. Ireland, of Rubio, called East recently, ow- ing to the death of a relative, was relieved by Bro. T. R. Benn, who later visited his old friend Bro. Gilland, at Foster, relieved by Dempsey, a new man. Bro. Jones, of Braymcr, was relieved a few days owing to sickness by Bro. Evans, relieved by young Beistle, from Liberty. ✓ I. B. Sherman, a dispatcher on this division several years ago, is now chief dispatcher on the C. & N. W. in Wisconsin. F. L. Richards, at one time trainmaster on this division, has been appointed chief dispatcher at Perry. Our new schedule gives twelve-hour men six hours off on Sunday and overtime for extra Sun- day work, leave of absence is extended to six months and some of the jobs were raised. Sev- eral minor changes will affect the most of us at sonic time or other. Every little bit helps. Mr. Boughtin has been put on as third teleg rapher at Chillicothe, pending bulletin, relieving the agent of all wire duties. Mr. Shaw-, a new man, has been assigned the new day telegraph job at Amana, and third Mystic was assigned to Mr. Abbott. Bro. Jim Goodwin has resigned and is with some road in Oklahoma. Bro. Stanerson engaged in a walking match with several citizens of Conroy, walking from there to Cedar Rapids. Bro. Conroy made it in about five hours and a half, beating his nearest competi- tor by thirty minutes. Bro. Carnes visited friends at Ottumwa and Fairfax lately. Bro. Delaney, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Case. Bro. F. C. Johnson is back at Seymour tower nights, from East Bottom tower. Bro. E. R. Williams is first leverman, and R. W. Sowdef, a brother of J. W. Sowder, superintendent’s chief clerk, bid in second trick leverman there. Bro. L. H. Wilson, second Coburg, bid in third there. Bro. (Heavyweight) Carson is on second “CB” pending appointment, relieved on second “SJ** by “Kid” McCarthy. The depot at Excelsior Springs has been re- modeled recently and a furnace and water put in, making it more comfortable for Bro. Burns. The depot at Lauson is being wired and will get its electricity from Excelsior Springs. Thanks to Bro. Tuomey at “DS” for the items he sent in. Div. Co*. Trans-Missouri Division — Bro. Smith calls up from Seattle and informs us that a new schedule has been granted with a nice increase. A. C. Bowen, for two and a half years chief train dispatcher on this division, has been pro- moted to trainmaster of the Musselshell Division, relieved by First Trick Dispatcher J. P. Rothman. Dispatchers W'iltrout and Doud moving up on tricks, third being taken by A. A. Babcock, for- merly agent Morristown. Bro. Winship did the extra dispatching while Mr. Babcock was moving. L. B. Hale bid in Morristown agency, and Miss McGranc is on third there. Second at Morris- town and Marmarth arc now open for bids. We all extend our sympathy to Bro. Campbell in the loss of his wife. Bro. Smith, third McIntosh, called home by the sickness of his wife, relieved by extra operator Case, and Bro. Eide, agent Gascoyne, on vaca- tion, relieved by Mr. Mullcague. Bro. Bullert, third Lemmon, methinks will bring someone back with him when he returns from his vacation. Bro. Kail, Moreau Jet., off a few days, was re- lieved by Miss Dunn, and Bro. Bruce, agent Shields, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Brundage. Cert. 1775. Missoula Division — We will have a new local chairman, by the way things look, and the new delegate will be from the Columbia Division. Bro. Edgar Griswold called on friends at Hau- gan and Kyle in connection with the election. Our local chairman wras dismissed, but we still hear his voice on the phone. Bro. Burnworth was present at the hearing of L. C. Betts, held in Missoula, February 1st. Bro. George Soystcr, general chairman, came back from Seattle to Missoula with Bro. Betts. Things were settled up in good shape, and Bro. Soystcr returned to Seattle where he is serving as general chairman to the committee convening there. Every one lake hold and help the new local chairman all you can. Digitized by L-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 429 Sister Jean Martin was in Missoula on business February 20th. Bro, Glover spent a week in Missoula recently. Bro. Vanampwerp, second side table Missoula, was in White Pine recently, accompanied by his mother and Bro. Marquett. Bro. W. F. Marshall bid in third Missoula. Bro. Peterson, relieving at Haugan, was re- lieved by a new man from B. A. & P. Bro. Ben Betts, from the Superior Division, is staying with his brother at Haugan. Bro. Britton, on vacation at Kyle, was relieved by Mr. Selman, relieved by Bro. Linch, from the B. & O. Bro. O. F. Peterson is going to the mountains on one of the light jobs, resigning first Alberton. Mr. Cline resigned third Alberton, and Sister Boyle, second Garrison, resigned, job on bulletin, also first and third Alberton. Bro. Mike Pelarskc has a new motor car, and the way he goes after wire trouble now is nothing slow. Bro. Brown, on third Deer Lodge a few nights, is back on his old side table job. Get after all the nons on the division, and explain the necessity of being a member of the organization. Find out if the new man has a card and what division he belongs to and if he is up to date. Notify the local chairman and he will get him transferred. Your local chairman will have to ask him if you do not. If the new men are not up to date, see that they get a card zs soon as possible. Cert. 1359. Musselshell Division — Bro. G. C. Ricketts takes first Harlowton, Bro. G. E. Anderson relieving Bro. A. K. Edmunds on third, assigned to side table there. Mr. Lepper relieved D. J. Siegel on second, who went to third Terry and resigned, relieved l.y R. J. Robbins, also resigned. Bro. Fisher, first Terry, took in the dance at Miles City recently. Bro. W. A. Stewart, second Ryegate, is on vacation East, Bro. Iluyeck relieving. Bro. L. A. Copp resigned second Roundup, relieving at Dodge days while Bro. and Sister McKenzie are on vacation, S. R. Reardon reliev- ing the latter nights. Mr. Kilbournc returned to ”RX” Roundup, relieving Bro. Earl Morr.nv, who takes second there pending bulletin. Waldheim second closed, Bro. Haggerty bidding in Bascom days, relieving Bro. Leo Thcil, who took second Forsyth, relieving Frank Corcoran, who relieves W. H. Johns on third there, gone to Terry third pending bulletin, vice Mr. Sisson to Forsyth third, relieving Bro. H. H. Simpson re- signed, now on Melstonc third, relieving Bro. C. H. Wald ruff. Bro. C. H. Burnworth is still in Seattle on committee work. Sister Burnworth handling the agency, with Bro. P. C. Dedrick on third. S. R. Reardon, from Carterville second to Dodge second, relieved by the agent’s wife, Mrs. E. M. O’Connoi. J. W. Corbett has returned from an eastern visit and taken his assignment at Calabar third. A. Frelick, who relieved Sister Bee Flynn at Dclphia a few days, has taken his assignment, second Kinsey, Bro. L. A. Copp having bid in Plevna second, relieving J. C. Martin, from the Western Pacific then^ temporarily. Bro. R. R. Russell, agent Saugus, is now mak- ing his own flapjacks while Mrs. Russell is visiting relatives in Washington. Bro. W. H. Scott is relieving J. C. Anderson, agent Mildred, on a month’s visit to Chicago and other points. Save enough for a card, Jack. W. H. McCormick, a new’ man, is on first, F. E. Ayers on second, and J. A. Shephard on third Mildred. Mr. Williams relieved R. E. Snyder on third Baker. Bro. Cook was on the wrong side of the river when the ice went out, necessitating W. F. Cor- coran going to Whitney days until the river cleared up so he could use a boat. Rycgate agency assigned to Bro. F. B. Irvine, and second Roundup to Bro. Earl Morrow. Sec- ond and third Ilarlowton and third Mel^tone and Kinsey now' on bulletin. Cert. 2446. Rocky Mountain Division — - Bro. E. M. Kay is back days, second taken off. Nathan nights opened. An eight-hour law ap- pears to be the only remedy for these conditions. Bro. J. J. Early is back at Ringling after a visit to eastern points, and Bro. H. D. Hughes is relieving Bro. Sill at Summit. Bro. J. L. DuHoux, of Lombard, bid in Mar- #nsdale, and E. S. Bloeckner third Lombard. Bro. Humphrey, at Hilger, has succeeded in getting a helper again. Bro. Linden, relieved by E. V. Lambert on third side table, relieved Dispatcher T. J. Hanson while off on account of illness. Dispatcher W. H. l lynn was back cast on account of death. He has our sincere sympathy. Bro. F. H. Tyro, while off filing on a quarter section of land in the Ruby Valley, was relieved by Mrs. II. M. Underwood. We expect to land five new members on the west end for March. Bro. J. T. Bieser was assigned second Butte yard, vice Bill Millard, gone back to Emmets- burg, Iowa. Mrs. George Redding assigned third Morel. If she is anything like George it will take no coaxing to make her a sister. Ratio Relay "US' The temporary telegrapher has been taken off. l ive men now on tiie force there. T. L. Ballow ear. it still leaves $48 to the good — • an investment that cant he heat, and the hoys tin ne .should join at - nee and help us to help them get nii'ic lit* r i'ii. Every member should get Digitized by UiOOQle

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430 The Railroad Telegrapher. after the nons and see thato the June period finds us with a full line-up. Make them realize that they are living off the fruits of the work done by others. The number of nons on any division shows poor work oi| the part of the mem- bership, which means each member individually as well as collectively. Get busy, boys. When you have paid your dues your work is just started. The station forces are receiving their usual experience of being abbreviated. Every agent should do his full day’s work and give the com- pany his undivided services for the number of hours required by the schedule. An agent who works overtime to keep up the work when he has insufficient help is doing himself an injustice as well as other men in similar positions. If your helper has been cut off, you should do an honest day’s work and not work overtime and violate the schedule. It calls for so many hours’ work each day and is not a contract requiring an agent to run a station regardless of the work and time it takes to do it. Cert. 1489. International A Great Northern Ry. Ft. IVorth Division — I have been appointed correspondent for this division, and, with your help, I will try to get in a write-up each month. Send your items to “B” at Bryan by the eighteenth, so it can be sent in on time. Bro. Barrett bid in Anderson agency, relieved at Stoncham on bid by Mr. Duncan, a new man. Bro. Harris resigned as local chairman a*i Bro. Webner, a good man for the place, was appointed to fill the vacancy. Let us help him out all we can. Don’t drop your card because something wa^i’t handled just to suit you. It is to our advantage to keep a solid front and line up the nons as they come on this division. Remember, “No card, no favors.” When Bro. Harris was reinstated as agent at Irene, Bro. Gayle returned to Magnolia. Mr. Zeller was assigned Bedias agency (tem- porary vacancy), Bro. Gaston returning to third Bryan. Bro. Dew, who has been with the W. U. and Wclls-l'argo for the past two years, is back at College station agency, and, as all good brothers should, has transferred to this division. Temporary vacancy at Ilighbank was assigned to K. K. Skelton, a new man. No bids having been received for the vacancy at Mart, C. B. Marmion, a new man, was em- ployed. The boys doubled there a few days while Bro. Webner was laid up with a sprained ankle. Mr. Adams relieved Bro. Pringle at Leroy while the latter was attending court. Some of you brothers on the north end keep after those nons at Italy until they line up. Italy third was assigned to Bro. Pringle on bulletin. Div. Cor. Vandalla R. R. Middle Division — We are going to have this division represented, so if no one else will do so, with Slim’s help, I will try to put in a little each month, if nothing more than to say: “We still have a card.” Some of the nons seem to think if they belong to the Order they will get no favors from the company. Some of the best jobs on the road are held by men with up-to-date cards. They are highly respected by all, while the nons are treated as “easy marks.” See that they get no favors from us. Live up to our motto, “No card, no favors,” Boys, we must wake up and get these nons in. On the Pennsylvania lines they are enjoying two weeks a year on full pay. We are working for the same company, only on a different division, and the only reason we haven’t got the same is because we haven’t asked for it. It is worth trying for. Do your part, and work for it. All get busy with this in view. The Vandalia tries to keep up with other roads, and there is no ques- tion but what we would get it by asking for it. Several jobs are to be bulletined. Get busy, extras, and bid in a home. New steel is to be laid from Clear Creek east The first installment is now at Liggett. J. T. Guyer, third Marshall, was off awhile on account of mumps. E. E. Brazel, first Liggett, was thinking of in- vesting in a Colorado farm, but changed his mind. Earl would make a good cowboy, but a better “op.” R. F. Leach, second there, has a new mill to handle the W. U. matter. E. E. Pierron, at Rose Lake, was offered a dis- patcher’s job by our ex-trainmaster, Mr. Pruett, but decided to stay with us. We congratulate ourselves. We can not afford to lose good men. C. C. Johnson, first McKeen, has taken charge of the lamps there, making him a salary of $76; not bad for the country. E. Wells, second Mc- Keen, was recently married and is living in Denni- son, walking back and forth. O. B. Miller is on third McKeen. Fred Archer, while visiting folks on the farm, was relieved by T. N. Husted, extra. Owing to the heavy rains, the company has put on track walkers. Some of the “ops” will have company now. The boys at Farmington say they need bathing suits to get to work. E. E. Henderson, learning to be a salesman, has started out selling apples to “ops” along the line. E. B. Newman took in the sights in Terre Haute recently. C. J. Harrold, third Macksville, bid in second Ben Davis, relieved by J. W. Esterbrook, extra. Frank McFarland is on the river job. We have been hearing a noise like a raise for two or three months. We haven’t seen any of the real goods yet, and groceries are as high as ever. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 431 When the recent heavy sleet storm disabled the T. H. & P. Division wire service about sixteen hours, trains were run on time-table rights. The T. H. & P. gave a lecture recently, with moving pictures, on safety in railroading, to which all of the T. H. & P. men were invited. Send in your news items before the 20th of each month. Andy and Slim. Missouri Pacific Ry. St. Louis. Mo., March 5, 1913. To all Members Division No. 31. — Election committee reports no changes in local chairmen, except on the following divisions: Colorado, W. A. Odell, McCracken, Kan.; Omaha, Jas. Freeder, 4826 Poppleton ave., Omaha, Neb.; Arkansas, A. E. Smith, Garner, Ark. Please be governed accordingly. Yours fraternally, C. E. Maxwell, General Chairman. Joplin Division — Bros. Christel, Bone and Preston, each took a turn at “X” Nevada lately, and there may have been some we did not catch. Former Chief Dis- patcher Studor has gone into the grocery business at Nevada. We wish him abundant success, as a man who can make a success railroading can succeed at any other line of business. Bro. C. H. Wilson is at Adrian agency, pending bulletin, Bro. Maben moving up from third to second, and Bro. Porter to third from Butler third. R. E. Patterson, bid in Adrian agency, Adrian being his home, where he owns a little farm adjoining town, and the change suits him. Lamar agency is now on bid with Sheldon and Hotton nights, which are new jobs. Bro. G. Rob- erts drew Jasper nights, and with Sister Baker makes Jasper solid. They are somewhat swelled up over their new depot, too, but they needed it bad enough. We are proud of Rich Hill, four of them, Bros. Bailey, Lane, Fortune and Cannon, and all up to June 30, 1913. Wish wc could point to all our big towns with as much pride. Bro. L. E.» Cline has shifted from Horton to Joplin third, which is nearer home for him. He will be glad to talk to any one about the O. R. T. Bro. Ortell, at Ore, is another that has written me to put him next to some nons on the main line side. We sure appreciate the help from these brothers and are indebted to them and Bro. Mab< n for some of this news. Come again boys, we all want to see some notes in The Telegrapher from Joplin pivision. Any news from anyone will be welcomed. Send them to the undersigned, and wc will bunch them up in the latest literary fashion. Bro. H. L. Veatch, from Division 138, has been transferred to Division 31. He has been at Joplin, Webb City and Jasper, in the two weeks he has been on. There is some style and class to the way his bids are put up. Bro. Jesse Ellis is now in Nevada “DS” office. Glad to see him ascend, but hope he won’t follow the example of the rest of the boys who have gone there from the ranks. To a man they have left the Order, which we can not understand. M. E. Smith, who bid in Horton days, had to buy a house in order to get a place to live there. He landed a home job and will no doubt keep his promise afd fill out the papers. Some one will be elected local chairman on the Joplin Division before you read this, and inas- much as I seem to have no opposition I believe I will win the race. I will take the trust, boys, and do the best I can with it. One thing I would like to say in the matter of grievances: If you can’t support your claim with good evi- dence it will avail little. Recently I had a case where a brother was called upon by a trick dis- patcher to do some extra work; the brother did it and put in overtime slip. His case is in now and has hard “sledding” because there is nothing behind it. Get a message over the trainmaster’s signature or other proper official and then it’s easy. The 1912 vacation allowance should have been on the December rolls. Have patience boys, it will come. Yours fraternally, C. V. Rowe, Local Chairman. Wichita Dix'ision — Bro. Lee Moan, one of the assistant local chair- men, went to Eureka recently and took himself a wife. Congratulations. The report is that Mr. Poe, off a few days, intended to follow Bro. Moan’s example, has not been verified. Chief Dispatcher Knapp was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Welch. Bro. Belt, at Andale, was quite sick several days the first part of the month. Haven’s former clerk, A. K. Wolf, assisted him. P. D. Robbins is back at Hutchinson again. Bro. R. F. Kelly, first Wichita yards, off a few days, was relieved by Dispatcher Martin, from Coffeyvillc. Bro. J. H. Kessingcr, who returned to 25th St. yard, after two months’ work in “H” relay office, was off several days, relieved by a brother •from the Frisco. We are glad to note that most of the new men that come here from other roads are carrying cards. Mr. 1. W. Finfrock, fir: st Yates Center, is on sick list , relieved by Miss Noble, and Bro. C. s. Underw ood, second there, on thirt y days' vaca- tion, vi siting friends and relatives in Iowa , was relieved by W. H. Turner. E. J. Zimmerman, bid in Pontiac agency. Ch as. Bryan, bid in Yates Center third, ai id Reece th ird is now on bulletin. L. C. Colin, second Nca 1. return cd from a ; six weeks’ visit to relatives in Texas, i 5 now in I< nla on the : sick list. A tre ;c has a good man y “twigs ,” so hr IS ' the Wichita Division. We have t\ ,\o “Co rne ts” at Rosr ilia, but no one al ung In r.«j can pi; iv on them. Dispatcher Larson 1 Had a tru .itbVsmiK : er irn but by taking a “Knapp” i t made 1 i is "corn wel 1.” Digitized by CiOOQle

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432 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, we want a unanimous vote for Bro. Mott for local chairman and also as a delegate to the convention. lie will go there with no personal thought, but of the boys and their best interests. With best wishes to all. G. E. T., Div. Cor. Central Kansas Division — Bro. G. L. Jenkins, on the sick list a few days, was relieved by Bro. T. L. Coughlin, who later went to Kenneth, was taken sick and relieved by our new brother, W. J. Thigpen. Bro. C. W. McLinn, from Topeka, bid in the agency and Bro. John Milano, third, at Wagstaff. Bro. N. Myers, agent Stillwell, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Headington, third Stillwell, and he by Bro. B. S. Knapp, from the Rock Island. A new man on second Bucyrus. relieving Mr. Cook, who goes back to the W\ U. as messenger boy. Bro. Coughlin relieved Bro. G. H. Fish at Wag- staff, who relieved Bro. White, at Bushong, while relieving Bro. Stillman, agent. “Big Dick” says: “We all depend too much on the other fellow in this write-up business,” and we agree with him. Send your notes to Bro. Neale or to Box 112, Geneseo, and they will be taken care of. Bro. J. W. Sorrels heading our seniority list with twenty-seven years’ continuous service at Hope agency, is in the St. Louis hospital. He was thinking of taking the cashier and telegraph job at Topeka, but was compelled to give it up; he bid in Hope again. His many friends wish him speedy recovery. Bro. V.'L. Owens, of Divi- sion 6, bid in the cashier and telegraph job at Topeka. M. T. Webb, cashier at Council Grove, goes to Claflin third, a new position. An agent-telegrapher on the East, recently stated that he was about ready to drop his card, as the Order was doing him no good. I wonder if his brain can not grasp the difference between $75.00 and $45.00. The latter would certainly be hi;> salary were it not for the Order. The agents who handle the mail have no doubt noticed the increase in bulk since the advent of the parcel post, which is going to mean less ex- press commissions. The men who do the work should get something out of the mail contracts. When we miss a pouch, it is “dig up,” and dig fast, too. Signalman at Bushton, has been pulled off, and Claflin made a continuous office. Bro. Thigpen is now at Bushong and Bro. II. O. Hanson on third there. It is now Bro. Bollinger, who bid in third Mar- quette. Agent Hale, at Marquette, or Johnson. Geneseo, can tell you just how “no account” the “boomers” arc. I'ro. II. E. Heltaer, who bid in Marquette second, is visiting his old home South, relieved by Bro. F. F. Luffman, from Osawatomie yard. With the amount of trouble we arc having with the phone it doesn’t look like a howling success. When you answer on it you nearly always get “on time.” Wanted — A sending machine, so when one of our dispatchers is locked out at night he can work without so much physical discomfort next day. We are to have another fast train shortly. There is no question about the service now. It’s no doubt the proper thing to get right after a man as soon as he lands on the division and keep after him.. But, how about some of these old hard-shells, in the same office with th se n 'w men? They have been having the benefit of good pay for years, still they herd by themselves. The cartoon in the January number hits them right, its “pigs will be pigs.” Bro. Neale has certainly done remarkably well with the little assistance he has had as there are very few nons on the division. Bro. P. M. Traylor, bid in Elmo, and Bro. R. B. Windsor, Allen agency. Lindsborg, day telegra- pher, is now on bulletin. Bro. Neale and “Big Dick” were the only two contributors on the East end this month. Thanks, come again. Cert. 2309. Southern Kansas Division — Everyone seems to be attending strictly to busi- ness, and we hope all will continue to give the affairs of. the company their first consideration. Keep your ear on the wire and save the dispatch- ers as much unnecessary calling as possible. Bro. Swift, agent Greeley, off a few days owing to the illness of his father, was relieved by L. G. Hinnegar. Bro. D. Duncan bid in third Mont Ida. He can now move his family, and we are glad he is com- fortably located. Bro. Bennett, Aliccville nights, resigned, relieved by J. A. Yazell. Work on the new depot at Gatnett will be started about March 15th. If it is built about thirty feet west of where the old one stood, as Mr. Carden has talked very favorably of doing, it will be out of the mail limit. Bro. George Bcclman, agent Sycamore, received word that his mother was very ill, and hastened to her bedside, relieved by Bro. Lenn, from Caney. Afterwards the brother resigned, and the position has been bulletined. New depots are being built at Lamed, King- man and Stafford. Conway Springs has just been remodeled and enlarged. Brick platforms were put in at all these places. Bro. Thrcet, agent Oxford; Bro. Nelson, agent llooser, and Bro. Carton, Conway Springs, sec- ond, recently enjoyed vacations, all being relieved by Bro. Duncan. Bro. “Bill” Martin, of “RB” Coffeyville yard, did extra duty as dispatcher at Wichita recently, and later took a trick at Iloisington, relieved by Bro. Singleton, who relieved agents at Ccdarvalc. Arkansas City and Earned within the last two months. We hope to sec “Bob” land a steady position soon. . Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 433 Bro. Collins, agent Dexter, is on an indefinite leave, relieved by Mr. Vaughan, from the Santa Fe. Mr. Parker, a hard-shell non, resigned Kingman agency, which was bid in by Bro. Newcomer, agent Larned, Bro. McCormick going to Kingman until transfers were made. Bro. Hollis bid in Fredonia, relieved by Mr. Francis, from Mont Ida, at Peru, which was bid in by Bro. Nelson, of Hooser. Agency Ilooser now on bulletin. Election of delegates^ and alternates to the Grand convention are now being held; also elec- tion of local chairmen. It is a foregone conclu- sion that our general committee will be re-elected. The management in St. JLouis has promised a date, and negotiations will no doubt be in full swing within the next two weeks. We can all do our part in securing benefits by keeping up to date and seeing that none of our neighbors become delinquent. Are you doing your part? Local Chairman. Omaha Division — Local Chairman Williams became so excited while talking unionism to Sister Hequomberg, agent Nearmap, in the union depot at Kansas City, that he put his overcoat on the wrong way and was obliged to call on one of the ushers to get it on properly. As we are now trying to get a revised schedule, wc should try to give the best service possible. Bro. II. W. Drake, first Atchison yard, off a few days with grippe, was relieved by Bro. Keith- line, of third there. Bro. McConaha, extra, relieved Bro. B. P. Rulon on second Sprague Jet., Omaha, who re- lieved Bro. Dainton at Dayton agency, relieving Bro. D. D. Kaley, first West Side Jet., Omaha, who took second there. Bro. Cook, of Auburn, relieved C. H. Fuller, third Atchison yard, while at Falls City a few days. Bro. A. B. Kelly, while off with a sprained ankle, was relieved by Dispatcher Lane, who later relieved Dispatcher Laird. Bro. R. T. Spatz, third Oak Mills, was in Leavenworth recently. He and Bros. N. R. Blanchard and FI. W. Shultz are among our new’ members. Keep after the other nons on this division until we land them. Bro. Neily, second Wolcott, is experimenting on a new washing machine. Thanks to Bro. Thomas, union depot Leaven- worth, for the notes he sent in. We would like to have some of the north end boys send in some items. C. S. F'arrah. THE TELEPHONE. How we all have missed the merry ticking Of the sounders’ most incessant clicking Since that stranger that they call a telephone Has forced itself into our home. It’s very pretty on our wall, Glass, nickel, varnish and all. We could make a mirror of the bell, And the arm through our table is something swell. But when it comes to moving trains It sure does work upon our brains. The orders we must pronounce and spell, Speak distinct and gauge our voice as well. Woe to the “ham” with a cold in his head. Can’t tell “DS” that the “nine” is dead; And when a train we must “OS” We try to tell him, then let him guess. When we want to know how a train will be We have to call “DS” to see. It breaks our hearts to commit this crime. Because it peeves “DS” and takes his time. They key and sounder may be worn and old, But to us they’re worth their weight in gold. The telephone may an improvement be; But where .it is we’ve failed to see. “NI” at J. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Missouri Dizision — Bro. Dee, Hilliard nights, canceled his bid on second Neelyvillc, leaving Bro. Johnson his old job, with Bro. Biggs on first. We are glad to have them stay. There’s a non at Delaplainc who can’t see where the Order does any good. Keep after him, boys, and show him the difference between $48 and $62.50. Bro. Carter bid in Hoxie yard again, as Corning days is to he cut out. Fie was relieved by Mr. McNulty. Don’t forget to see if lie has an “up to date.” Bro. Clawson, O’Kean, was off sick a few days, relieved by W. J. Johnson. The correspondent wishes to thank Bro. Clawson for the items fur- nished for our write-up. Boys, give me all the items you can every month, so we won’t disap- point our friends who read The Telegrapher in a larger part of the earth. Bro. Johnson, second Williamsville, withdrew his hid on Annapolis nights, and Bro. Montavon, of Delaplainc. bid it in. The O. R. T. boys at Williamsville desire to thank Bro. Strader for securing much better working conditions in the handling of the parcel post. Bro. J. N. Johnson is agent at Flendrickson, and Bro. Campbell is there nights with a new “up to date.” Bro. Bud I.cepaer bid in Leeper nights. He learned on this division and asked for an “up to date" hence any of us could get around to him. If tin i e more like him we would be getting $125 in ' 1 of $62.50 a month. The night man at Mill Spi n moved to Leeper, making a 12-hour hts, and Mill Spring days. Bro. Man ic Leeper until Bro. Simpson is cheeked in. Digitized by CiOOQle

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434 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Baldridge has left and is violating his obligation by teaching in Draughon’s St. Louis “ham factory.” Charges have been preferred against him. Boys, continue to be faithful to your duties, so your work will stand inspection, and everybody pull for the $75 minimum and extra pay for Sun* day work. A non recently wrote the chief dispatcher on* this division asking for a member’s trick in the office where he was working, which he had no right to, and the chief turned him down. Our chief is as fair as they make ’em, and a good fellow to boot. Bro. McGuire, Delta, bid in Essex agency, and Mr. Kent, Knobel, third. Brothers, don’t forget to send us a few items each month and notify the local chairman, of any changes made at your office, anyone leaving extra men there while regular men are off, violations of the schedule or anything else of interest. It will only take a few seconds of your time to write a note and save him a great deal of time and trouble. As Bro. Quick says in his editorial in the January number: “Let every member do his part.” If you haven’t read that editorial, do so now and also show it to the non. B. H. Selvidge, Div. Cor. Central Division, Waggoner District — Local Chairman Gowdy is in the Ft. Smith hospital, having an operation performed on his foot. We hope he will soon be out again, as we miss his good work. He has made us a faithful local chairman, ready and willing to do anything in his power for the boys, which we all appre- ciate. Bro. Roy Winn, Gore second, while with his grandparents at Russellville, Ark., during their illness, was relieved by Bro. L. W. Hutchins, of the H. & T. C. While at Russellville Roy re- lieved Bro. Hensley. South Coffeyville agency is up for bid. Bro. Pope, Wagoner first, is crippled up with rheumatism. Mr. Hunter, agent Oolagnh, returned from his vacation, relieving II. T. Sellers, from the Wabash, out of the railroad service since 1907, who bid in Gore agency. G. M. Fox, of Oolagah third, is relieving Bro. Gowdy at Muldrow. Lenapah agency was assigned to Mr. Sharpe, from the Mo. Pac., and Delaware agency hid in by J. F. Vaden. We arc very near solid^on the north end. Boys, get busy and help our local chairman to get in the few nons still out and line up the delinquents. Dues are payable July 1st and January 1st, and should never run longer than the pay-day follow- ing. That is the only means wc have of keeping up the good work. I.ct everyone make an effort in this direction. We have no news this month from the south end. Bro. W. W. Roz/ell is now on third Gore, Okla. Asst. Local Chairman. Frisco R. R. Southwestern & ReU River Divisions — The regular February meeting of these divi- sions was held at Sapulpa, on the 16th. All trains being on time, the meeting was called to order at 9 p. m. by Local Chairman Bro. F. G. Casey. Each member present was called upon for a short talk, starting with Bro. Ira Hagler, who sug- gested that a small fund be created to assist up-to- date brothers, hiring out at Sapulpa, without the means to take the doctors examination. A mo- tion by Bro. Hagler, seconded by Bro. Schooler, to this effect was carried unanimously. The mem- bers present contributed twenty-five cents each to pay for the hall. The $1.10 already in the treasury with the $1.75 left from the collection, makes $2.85 to start the fund. Several of the brothers responded with talks along the line of organization, their work and etc., and the meeting adjourned at 11 p. m. Those present were: F. C. Tollison, Pierce City; L. A. Schooler, Oklahoma City; E. L. Henry, Dawson; C. F. Lewis, Catoosa; C. A. Childers. Chelsea; E. E. Dehart, Claremore; J. White, Tulsa; A. E. McCann, Fairland; J. F. Ralls, Stroud; L. G. Denny, Red fork; W. G. Mullens. Seneca; G. R. Arnold, Verdigris; F. G. Casey, Oklahoma City, and Ira Hagler, L. L. Dunahugh, C. J. Quinn, L. F. Booker, Sapulpa, Okla. Now, boys, those of you who are not attending these meetings at Sapulpa, the third Sunday of each month don’t know what you are missing. Get busy and talk meetings all the time. We should have double the number present each month. Bear in mind the date and allow from a week to ten days to get your pass. It is necessary that we get trip passes, as it is against the rules to issue wire passes, except in case of emergency. Some of you may be holding back on account of not wanting to make a speech. Now, we would like for each present to do this, but if you can’t it is well worth your time to hear the rest. Bro. Fred Smith called to Ohio for a week, owing to the death of his father, was relieved by Bro. R. Harvey with Bro. Mahany on second. Bro. Smith has our sympathy in his bereavement. Bro. Hale, from Granby, is working as extra agent Ritchey. Bro. Carden, agent Wyandotte,, returned from a three weeks’ visit at Adair, Okla., with his parents, relieved by Bro. Ilix. Bro. Page, agent Fairland, is kept on the jump soliciting business for the Frisco. The Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf R. R. which passes through Fairland, began business there on February 16th, and it will have to hustle to get any business in that town. Bro. O’Brien, a new man, is on second Afton. Bro. I. P. Black, bid in first Tulsa, Bro. J. White dropping back to second and Bro. Pulley going to West Tulsa third. Bro. R. T. Henderson bid in a trick in “S” office about a month ago, but came back to the extra list, and after working a few nights at Taneha, went to “X” extra. “MU,” Cert. 651. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 435 Southeastern Division — It is gratifying to note the rapid growth and splendid accomplishments of the Order during 1912. Very satisfactory proof of the fruits of individual effort, blended into a general co-oper- ative spirit. Each member should feel proud of what he has done towards the advancement of this worthy institution, and strive to do even more in the future. I desire to thank Bro. Quick for the beautiful prize awarded me for new members secured dur mg the year 1912, and to thank each member of the division who assisted in the good work. Business on this division is so lively that our time for social affairs is quite limited. Bro. T. L. Baxter, of Cordova, Ala., writes, “solid O. R. T. here,” and that a more co-operative force would be hard to find. Bro. Baxter men- tions the fact that under no conditions should the duties we owe to the supreme ruler be for- gotten. Some of our craft consider it next to impossible to live Christian lives. This is a sad mistake, the writer has tried both the careless and careful way, and finds more comfort and con- solation in one moment of right living than could be found in all his mis-spent years combined. Little or no effort is required to live an evil life, the reward of which is an unfavorable name among men, and everlasting punishment, while like all other valuable accomplishments, untiring effort is essential to the righteous life, the reward being a good name among mankind and life ever- lasting. The question stands out boldly before each individual — which route will you choose — ponder the matter well and act upon the one you consider safest. The general epistle of James 1-12 reads, ‘‘Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when be is tried, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” This as well as numer- ous other promises found in the book of life are sufficient to repay us for our very best efforts. Bro. L. D. Goolsby recently bid in Winfield agency. He is a splendid fellow and we regret his leaving us. Bro. W. N. Lawhorn, from the N. A. is on second Jasper, until assigned. Fraternally, C. E. Moss. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to call to his reward our brother, F. M. Bow- line, a member of Division No. 32, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers. In manifestation of our sor- row and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of St. L. and S. F. System Division, No. 32, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing wife and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their ?ad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. W. B. Musgrove, J. G. Campbell, F. E. McQuade, Committee. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Wheeling Division — There are still a t few who it seems can not realize the fact that the only hope we have for the betterment of existing conditions is to do as our successful neighbors have done, stand pat, and do the things we undertake in a systematic way, and that is by thorough organization. If our em- ployers’ went about their business in the manner many of us are doing, they would not be in busi- ness today. Let us all try to better ourselves so- cially, morally and financially, and not continue to keep on promising ourselves and others to do this next month, when we will find ourselves in the same circumstances and probably worse. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Let us have this division solid within the next few months, and when we ask for some- thing better we will have the support of the entire division. Wake up the few delinquents, have them pay their dues and help better conditions. Bro. F. A. Roney, formerly at Bard, W. Va., is now at Charleston, W. Va., with the W. U. Bro. Chas. E. Klevies, formerly at Chestnut Hill, is now night repeater chief for the W. U. at Wheeling. Bro. L. R. Sigler, o( Benwood, and Bro. B. F. Wilson, second at Mannington, bid in first and second copying turns, and first ”FY” and second Mannipgton, are now on bulletin. Bro. W. M. Rushford, first at Burton, was off a few days last month entertaining the stork. Bro. C. T. Love, third Denver, was off sick a few days. Bro. A. G. Youst, first Glover Gap, off several days on account of illness, was relieved by Bro. Edw. V’oight, of Benwood. Bro. A. S. Rushford, first Mannington, off on account of illness several days, relieved by Bro. L. E. Wilson, of Mannington. Election is over, but the nons are still with us, and your choice for office will be held back in his work by lack 0 f supp ort from the lime ser vers. Try and land tl le non in your office or the next one to you, for his an d y our 0 wn good. Bros. C. W. J ackson, , fir st Holloway, II . C. Lit- tie, : second Win ona, and H. L .. Clelland , second Bent on’s Ferry, have rest imed duty afte r a few days’ illness. R. L. Sturn and \v ife have returned fro m a visit to friends in the Smoky City. Bro. C. E. Mi iller, tl n'rd Glov cr's Gap, returned from a business trip to his hom< ? in Virginia. Bro. H. E. Bcncy, second II;ut/el, was off a few days, owing to the illness of his wife. Bro. L. E. Wilson, third “\VR" tower Wheeling, was off a week on account of sickness. L. E. Wilson, Cert. 754 Digitized by CiOOQle

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436 The Railroad Telegrapher. Monongahela Division — Show the nons what a $1,000 insurance policy means to their families. There is no insurance today as cheap as the Mutual Benefit of the O. R. T. The nons are so scarce on this division that we should have no trouble getting them all in shortly. Bro. A. G. Harbert, second “DK” tow'cr, was relieved by Mr. Louden, while taking in the sights at New York and Washington, D. C. Our Local Chairman C. E. Hesler is a candidate for delegate to the Baltimore convention. He is worthy of our support in appreciation for the hard work he has done for our division. The benefit to be derived from sending him as a delegate is the fact that he is more in touch with the work, and the knowledge and experience he gains there can readily be applied to it on re- turning. Bro. L. W. Graham is running for d le- gate on the west end. He is certainly entitled to all the glory and pleasure he can get out of the delegate’s position. Bros. Graham and Hosier arc both steady, sober, hard-working men, who will guard our interests carefully and are the kind of men for the place. Cert. 398. Baltimore Division — We wish in future to have a few lines in the journal from this division each month, and I shall appreciate the efforts of any member who will collect and forward them to G. W. Crump, Jr., P. O. Sellman, Md., or Ry. Station Barnts- field, not later than the 20th, so 1 can forward them to reach St. Louis by the 28th of each month. We desire to secure every non on the division during 1913. If each member will secure at least one member during 1913 we can do this and more. Possibly some of us have never secured a new member since we joined. Such are not doing tVeir duty as a member, and should endeavor to secure one member and more if possible in the near future. Those who have failed to forward their dues, covering the six months ending June 30, 1913- should remit them at once to Bro. W. E. Brasher, Wilmington, Del., and secure that up-to-date. Both freight and passenger business has been very heavy on this division for some time and the boys have been kept busy. The auto signals placed en single track between Washington Jet. and Germantown last May have taken considerable train order work off of the telegraphers between these points. Our local, chairman, W. Q. Stouffcr, of Pt. of Rocks, Md., is again candidate for local chair- man, with no opposition. He has made us an A-i officer and we appreciate the personal interest he has taken in each member on this division and welcome him as our local chairman for a second term. Bro. Stouffer is also a candidate for dele- gate to the Baltimore convention to he held in May; we all voted for his opponent, Bro. Cham- bers, of Cumberland Division, before, and hope to give Bro. Stouffer a chance this time, as this is the first time he has been a candidate for that office. Bro. W. A. Tuck and family have our deepest sympathy, owing to the death of his father. Bro. J. W. Hardesty, second Barncsville, lost about six weeks during December a^d January, while having his leg operated on at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore, relieved by Relief Operators Bro. J. M. Lone and Bro. G. W. Crump, Jr. Extra work has been very scarce this winter. The weather has been very mild and very few have been on sick list. Bro. L. E. Frazier, extra Mt. Airy, is one of our recent new members. I hope you will all send in some notes as re- quested before the 20th of the month, and thank- ing you in advance therefor, I remain Yours fraternally, Loc. Cor., Cert. 641. Ohio River Division — Bro. Barker bid in Raven Rock nights, and is now boarding at home. Bro. Cox is woiking at “GY” at $2.50, instead of third. Bro. Walker was called away, owing to the illness of his child. Bros. French and Bul- lock are on second and third there. Rro. Duncan is thinking very seriously of bid ding in a life job. Congratulations for him and sympathy for the girl. The C. & O. is still using the B. & O. tracks for detouring trains, making it nice for the boys. Are you a union man or only a man with a card? Ask for label goods and be a union man A member of a union buying scab goods is like a train off the track, he has stopped advancing. Bro. Moore and wife paid Bro. Iks a visit re- cently. Keep loafers out of your office and do business. Bro. King, of Gallipolis Ferry, attended court at Pt. Pleasant recently. Bro. Hall has gone to farming, Mrs. Hall doing the work as usual. Bro. Farnsworth beats the Gold Dust Twins keeping things clean. We will soon know who was the lucky (?) can- didate for local chairman, and regardless of who it is, we owe him our support. I for one will use every effort to help hint wjth his pleasant (?) task. There should be no hard feeling in the election, as there is no great honor or money connected with the position. Every member has the right to vote for whom he pleas-. s and is not a loyal union man if he doesn’t vote for the man he thinks will make the best local chairman. You may have a special friend run- ning for these offices, but if in your opinion some other member would be more suited for the office you should vote for him. The committee will soon go to Baltimore. Give it your support. Pay up or be wrote up. A non is a workman who never had a chance to scab. The O. R. Division has three men blocking trains over the bridge at Parkersburg, w'ho use Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 437 the phone, and therefore come under the agree- ment. This should be looked after. If some of the third trick men don’t keep awake better, we are liable to get alarm clocks, in the form of a telephone, with a bell large enough to wake up the neghbors. Let’s all get together and make this one of the strongest divisions on the Baltimore & Ohio. If you want a write-up each month you will have to do your part. You may appear as a “Mr.” — one thing sure you will appear — so better make it right. Send all notes to me not later than the 20th. Some men arc like a hen; they set and cackle every time they do anyth. ng. Now’s your time to cackle. Longfellow. Chicago Division, West End — Several new offices have been opened on t! is division and several one-man positions made three- men jobs since the new system of moving trains by signal indication has gone "into effect between South Chicago and Lopaz Jet., and between Gar- rett and Milford Jet., doing away with the use of train orders. It seems to be working very suc- cessfully so far. Babcock tower, which has been bui’t about two years, has been put in operation, and Mose Brown and Porter arc there pending bids. Three good positions for some of the brothers, with street -car line handy and nice new tower to work in. Auto- matic block west from Babcock and Manual block east. Automatic block will be extended east to Lopaz Jet. soon. Three men have been put on at “AX,” which was formerly a two-man job. Understand three men are soon to be placed in Whiting tower and the telegraphers at Union Center are to move in the new tower March 1st. The new tower at Kel- Iars is also to be put in operation soon. Several new men have been employed recently and more are needed to fill all the new positions opened. “Biz” is, and has been, by far the heaviest on record. Bro. B. F. Ruckman, first Millers, off a week recently visiting relatives at Hicksville and Colum- bus, relieved by Bro. M. O. Otto, who later re- lieved Bro. F. M. Thornton a few days while “Fat” was visiting friends and relatives at Chi- cago, B. Creek, Chicago Jet. and Cleveland. Bro. J. C. Rothenbeyer, first Suman, off a few days attending the automobile show at Chicago, was re- lieved by Bro. Otto. Three telegraphers have b«n put on at Albion and Tccgarden, a night man at “GM” South Chi- cago, and three at “MS” Whiting depot. Copiers have been placed in the dispatcher’s office since the increase of “biz,” the dispatchers being unable to handle the work alone. Boys, don’t forget to report trains /coming apd assist “DS” all you can to get them over, and at all times give B. & O. the best you have in you, as next month when our committee goes to Bal i more for a raise in wages and other concessions the company will appreciate the fact that we are asking for nothing only what we are entitled to and worthy of, and that the service their teleg- raphers gi^ is as good compared with any road in the country, if not better. Brothers, all who have not received their new card should receive same about twenty days from time you send in your five-spot to W. E. Frash^r. Keep up to date and keep the division solid and line up the bunch of new men who have hired out here recently and are not already in line. Cert. 359. Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. Eivnsville Division — NOTICE OF MEETING. There will be an all-day meeting of telegraphers, agents and levermen employed on the I. C., Southern, Big Four and C. & E. I. Railways on Sunday, March 23, 1913, at Vendome Hotel, Evansville, Ind. The purpose of this meeting is to form a telegraphers’ club to create better fra- ternal and social relations. Come. H. H. Skiles, L. C. Evansville Division Notes — In The Telegrapher for February, in a group of brothers from the Southern Pacific at Wood- ford, Cal., appears I. F. O’Maley, formerly from Plainville, Ind., telegrapher at Worthington for some time and also agent at Shline City. Many of the boys, especially on the Washington Dis- trict, will recognize and remember him. “Irish,” as he is better known here, was among the few who had cards before we had a schedule on this system. We all wish him success in the far West. Bro. J. II. DeVar, at Elbcrfeld, was off a few days recently, also Bro. W. A. Hilburn, the latter on account of sickness. Bro. Geo. Gray has been assigned second, and C. R. Donham third Seifert. Bro. T. A. Roberts assigned third “D” Evansville, Bro. C. R. Mason third Hazleton- D. A. J- Joint Meeting of Divisions 34, 59 and 93 — Three well attended joint open meetings were held at the Vendome Hotel, Evansville, Ind., February 16, 1913. Telegraphers from the Illinois Central, Southern and C. & E. I- Rys. were pres- ent and gave interesting talks. Bro. L. E. Crandall read a letter of regret from Bro. H. G. Alexander, general chairman, Division No. 59, who was unable to attend on account of schedule negotiations with the management at Washington, D. C., which resulted in a very satisfactory in- crease for the membership of Division No. 59, which we were very glad to hear. A letter of regret was also read Imm Bro. Walker, local chairman, 1. C. Division No. 93, who was unable to attend, as he was m the schedule committee meeting at Chicago. We hope he brings home the bacon. Digitized by CiOOQle

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438 The Railroad Telegrapher. General Chairman Phillips, of C. & E. I. Divi- sion No. 34, Local Chairman Crandall, of South- ern Ry. Division No. 59, and Bro. V. E. Claycomb, Division No. 59, addressed the meeting and com- manded our attention by their well-chosen re- marks. We were so encouraged by the splendid attend- ance that, on motion of Bro. Skiles, local chair- man, Division No. 34, seconded by Bro. Crandall, local chairman, Division 59, it was unanimously agreed to meet again, 10 a. m. to to p. tn., Sun- day, March 23, 1913, at the Vcndome Hotel, Evans- ville, Ind. Those present were: From Division No. 93, C. E. McGregor and F. M. McGregor, Marion, Ky. ; E. O. Byers, Morganfield, Ky. ; R. R. Brans- ferd, Corydon, Ky.; R. B. Goodwin, Otter Pond, Ky. ; H. B. Dyer, DeKoven, Ky., and J. P. Manion, Evansville, Ind. Division No. 59, O. F. Song^r, Germantown; Jll.; F. I. Geddes, Mt. Carmel, III. ; L. C. Smith, Princeton, Ind.; V. E. Claycomb, Jasper, Ind.; T. E. Dudine, Jasper, Ind.; J. H. Holstein, Gentry villc, Ind.; J. A. Wood, Hunt- ingburg, Ind.; L. E. Crandall, Chrisney, Ind.; O. E. Koegel, Washington, D. C., and W. E. Kemp, Princeton, Ind. Division No. 34, H. T. Rose, Emison, Ind.; R. M. Kite, Vincennes, Ind.; A. L. Marvel, Cynthiana, Ind.; Chas. Whitehead, Smith, Ind.; J. V. Phillips, Wellington, 111.; W. H. Davenport, Chicago, 111.; H. H. Skiles, R. R. Mil- ler, C. H. F. Georget, W. F. Schneider and R. R. Ruston, Inglefield, Ind.; S. H. Montgomery and O. A. Jones, Shelburn, Ind.; C. W. L. Brinkley, Joe Ritz, J. W. McNeeley and C. G. Gepner, Evansville, Ind.; H. W. Richey, Farmersburg, Ind.; J. M. Endicott, Pimento, Ind.; J. T. Brad- field, Sullivan, Ind.; L. R. Dugan, Carlisle, Ind.; A. R. Upton, Mt. Vernon, Ind., and J. M. Brat- ton, Haubstadt, Ind. Unless you were present you can not under- stand how much good is going to be derived from these meetings. We expect to have a grand otficer and officers from our division address our next meeting, Sunday, March 23. Now, wake up and talk up this meeting, bring in every-day questions arising, and let us help you straighten them out. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God, in His infinite wis- dom to remove from our midst the beloved wife of our Bro. J. A. Wood; as a manifestation of our sorrow and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, By the members of Divisions 34, 59 and 93, of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend to our grief-stricken brother our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy, in this his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved bi other, and a copy sent to Tiie Telegrapher for publication. L. E. Crandaii., J. V. Phillips, H. H. Skiles, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our worthy Bro. C. L. Lamb, that we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Whereas, We realize that the Order of Railroad Telegraphers lias lost a true and faithful member; therefore, be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent his family, and a copy to The Telegraphs* for publication. L. E. Crandall, J. V. Phillips, H. H. Skiles, Committee. Chicago Division, Danville District — Bro. V. L. Burton, third Woodland Jet., is back again after an extended leave. Bro. Johnson, first Mo. Jet., is on two montha’ leave, learning the work m the Examiner’s office, relieved by Bro. Jones. Bro. Hampton, first “MS” tower, bid in third Coaler. J. C. Muir, superintendent, has resigned. Bro. Hansman, “FO,” Chicago, will shortly take a position a9 dining car conductor on the Lake Shore. Wc wish him success. . Boys, don’t Jay aside those information blanks, but fill them out and tell all about your job you can so the committee will know what kind of a job you have. Boys, try and let me have a line from each one of you by the 20th of each month. C. A. Payne, Disk Cor., Watseka, I1L Illinois Division — Bro. A. C. Ferguson, third Okaw, who bid in second Bourbon, later bid in second Okaw. Bro. P. P. Piper, from second Moccasin, bid in second Bourbon. Bro. J. H. Maloney, from third “VE” tower, bid in first Okaw, and third there waa bid in by J. C. Booth, a new man from the Southern. Bro. Maloney relieved at “VE” by W. A. Wil- kinson. New office opened at south end of Okaw bridge to handle trains from double track over the bridge. Bro. C. C. Ruby, second Findlay Jet., bid in first; Bro. E. Morris, second, and C. L. Price, third. Thirteen telegraphers are' now living at Findlay and all solid* with one or two exceptions. Bro. C. E. Kelley bid in first Arthur, relieved on second Sullivan on bid by Local Chairman W. E. Hicks from first Fair Ground. Since double track has been completed “SC” tower at Tuscola has been closed. Bro. II. R. Fogler, first trick “SX” tower, 'St. Elmo, resigned, relieved on bid by Bro. C. A. Austin from second. Bro. M. L. Daugherty, first “OW,” Salem, off two days recently, owing to sickness, relieved by Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 439 Bro. L. B. Johnson, third Salem yard. Ex-Bro. E. L. Joines, third “SA” tower, off several nights sick recently. Bro. E. F. La Brier, first Salem yard, was off several days owing to the death of his mother. He has our sympathy in his be- reavement. Bro. Chism, second Thebes, was off sick several days, relieved by his brother, from Olive Branch. It is now Bro. A. Q. Montgomery, at Joppa, and some new applications arc expected from Tamms the coming pay day. Bro. O. R. Graves, first Hudgens Jet., was off several days recently on account of his wife being severely scalded by the explosion of a can of boiling tomatoes. Bro. I. C. Threet and Bro. L. R. Calhoun doubling two days until relief arrived. Bro. A. L. Campbell, second Goreville, was off sick several days. We hope every member will mail his ballot promptly in the election of local chairman and representative to the convention at Baltimore. There was no write-up from this division last month, as no items were furnished me. Changes are constantly taking place which would make interesting news if each brother would do his part and drop me a note about the 20th of the month. I wish to thank the good brothers who furnished me items this month, and hope to hear from them and many more next month. The “non” works his eight-hour trick, And thinks it’s awful nice, But when asked to get an “up-to-date” He hasn’t got the price. He won’t help pay expenses. He uses his rights and bids in jobs Through the agreement with the O. R. T., But how he can conscientiously do it Is more than I can see. He won’t help pay expenses. He takes the raises and makes his boast — “We’ll” soon get seventy-five, But if it wasn’t for the efforts of the Order men. How long would his raises thrive — and He won’t help pay expenses. If the raises or rules fall a little short The “non” is the first to holler, But when asked to help the cause along, He wouldn’t give a dollar. He won’t help pay expenses. The insurance clause is one great thing Where the Order man has them bested, But if there was any way by hook or crook They’d try to have that tested — Without helping pay expenses. It's “I just can’t spare the amount this month,” Or, “I’ve had sickness and a doctor bill,” Or, perchance, “I must make a payment on my place,” Or, “My coal house I’ve got to fill.” — He just Won’t help pay expenses. It’s only an excuse they want to find, For we all have our bills to pay; And if these trifles would hinder us all The non’s privileges would fade away — still He won’t help pay expenses. I hope, when he stands at .the heavenly gate, And the Guardian Angel on his record does look, He’ll be turned away from eternal bliss — because It’s written in the Lord’s big book: “He won’t help pay expenses.” “JN” at “NY.” Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Clifton Forge Division — Our general committee has finished negotiations, and all resumed regular duties except our general chairman, Bro. L. E. Hicks, who was relieved of his telegraph duties and put on a salary, still holding his rights as a telegrapher and the privi- lege to take his old job back whenever he desires. The increase secured nets nearly eight per cent, or about $5 per man, with the exception of a few nons, who didn’t fare quite so well. Those who received the $60 a year increase should not hesitate to give $12 to the O. R. T. Any who do hesi- tate should ask some brother for a copy of our January, 1913, journal, and take a good look at his photograph, as the cartoonist has pictured him. As long as a hog stays in the pen, I suppose we will have to feed him, but when he gets in trouble and has to get out, we can’t afford to lose the time and spend our hard-earned money trying to get him back. Bro. P. H. McClung, agent Swoope, on the sick list quite a while, was relieved by a new man, Bro. Bennett. Bro. G. T. Keller, second Joshua Falls, is also on sick leave, relieved by Bro. J. D. Kincaid. Bro. Keller expects to go with the B. R. T., on the Southern Railway, out of Alexandria, Va., shortly. Bro. E. W. Coleman, who relieved Bro. D. H. Scott at B-ig Island, while Bro. Scott was on the general committee in Richmond, is relieving Bro. W. L. Waugh, while taking in the sights in Cov- ington, Va., with his best girl. Bro. H. M. Strong bid in third Stapleton, and Bro. A. N. Garrett second Afton. Riverville third and Glenwilton second are on bulletin. Bro. J. B. Davis, while doing relief work in “F” and relieving Bro. C. P. Young, second Bell, was relieved at Glenwilton by Bro. J. D. Kincaid. The telegraph office at Bell was destroyed by fire recently. Bro. G. B. Persinger was a little scared, but escaped without injury. An office was cut in temporarily at Lyle. The Rev. Dr. John Russel Rodg ers is still on the water wagon, relieved by Bro. \V. D. Wilson. Bro. I*. S. Grove is at Rcusens agency temporarily, and Bro. O. B. Boswellon is relieving Bro. Groveis on second Abert. Bro. C. B. Lewis, who holds an “up to date” in Division 17, was shown on the delinquent and non list gotten out by the local chairman recently. This matter was brought to the attention of the Digitized by CiOOQle

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440 The Railroad Telegrapher. local chairman at our last meeting, and will be promptly adjusted. It is now Bro. J. G. Thompson, Griffith nights, and also Bro. B. E. McNecly. There was quite a nice crowd out at the recent Saturday night meeting in Clifton Forge. Among those present were Bros. L. E. Hicks, D. H. Scott, H. S. Shuey, E. L. Stratton, G. S. Campbell, B. W. Justice, E. E. Barksdale, W. C. Grove, T. P. Halloran, L. A. Grubbs, L. M. Corstaphncy, W. S. Goode. A. L. Flaherty. M. J. Putnam, J. F. Andrews, L. V'. Davis, W. S. Acord, Lineman H. S. Henderson, and yours truly. Having to leave before the meeting adjourned, I am unable to give you any of the details. I wish every brother could attend these meetings and find out just what is being done by the organization. Some who never attend and could attend are the ones who become indifferent. Come out and hear the questions of the day argued, and then go back and tell the brother who works with you and could not get off to come, what is going on. Stop kick- ing before you are spurred. Before the general committee went to Richmond each lodge voted to support it to the best of its ability and abide by any decision it made. The salary voted the general chairman may look large, but, with hotel bills, street-car fare, Pullman fare and laundry bills to pay in add lion to wearing respectable clothes, how mudi do you think he will save by the end of the month ? Having deal- ings with business men, as your general chairman has, he must go in a presentable way. Quit knock- ing; put your shoulder to the wheel, everybody, and shove for that $75 minimum. Bafck up the general committee. The stronger we are, the better results we will obtain. Bro. E. W. Coleman bid in third Riverville, and Bro. O. C. Stinnett second trick Glenwilton. Bro. G. B. Poole has returned the money re- ceived on S. M. Noell’s typewriter to help defray his expenses while at Johns Hopkins Hospital, as there was not enough recovered to justify the dis- posal of the mill, and Bro. Poole desires to thank those who manifested the interest in Bro. Nocll’s behalf. Our chief, J. A. Gleason; is in the C. & O. hospital, and it is thought an operation may be necessary. Bro. L. A. Grubbs is acting chief in his absence. Give your heartiest support to your chairman, be he old or young in the cause. Cert. 579. Clifton Forge Division's Mountain Notes — Bro. J. L. Bailey, assigned third Charlottesville. Second Afton on bulletin while our general com- mittee was in Richmond. General Chairman Hicks was relieved by Bro. J. C. Snead, and he by Bro. A. N. Garrett; Local Chairman Shuey was relieved by Bro. J. F. Andrews, from “AN” cabin, and he by Bro. T. L. Milloway. Bro. R. L. Stennett, second “JD” cabin, while visiting with bis wife in Bab tourt, was relieved by Bro. J. I). Kincaid, who also relieved Bro. M. J. Putnam, second “AN” Cabin, on vacation, and later relieved the writer a few days. Sister Sallic Craw is being relieved at Griffith nights by J. G. Thompson. James River Notes — Bro. E. VV. Coleman relieved Bro. D. H. Scott at Big Island while he was serving on the general committee in Richmond. Bro. R. H. Bartley bumped Bro. C. E. Spitxer. third Tyree. Bro. Spitzer bid in second Tyree, vice Bro. C. O. Milloway, who bid in So. Ry. crossing third. Bro. W. H. Milloway, bid in Hadcn nights. Bro. O. C. Stinnitt, second Waugh; Bro. O. B. Boswell, second Gala, and Bro. A. N. Garrett, second Glen Wilton. Bro. II. C. Worley is on Stapleton third pend- ing bids. At the recent meeting in C. Forge, Bros. D. H. Scott and II. S. Shuey, local chairmen from both districts, presided. The following officers were nominated: Local chairman, Mt. District, Bro. W. S. Goode, Bro. L. M. Corstaphney, Bro. C. L. Miller and Bro. H. S. Shuey; for the River, Bro. D. H. Scott and Bro. R. L. Fletcher. The Saltpetre Comedy Co. gave a play at the school house, at Saltpetre Cave, recently. It was quite a success, Bro. G. B. Persinger being the star actor. Bro. H. L. Simpson bid in third at Alpine. Bro. W. S. Goode is doing relief work in C. Forge relay office, Bro. W. D. Wilson relieving him on first “JD.” Brothers. I believe in sticking to our motto, ‘No card, no favors,” and when a brother comes along with an up-to-date, and has just come on the road and asks the loan of a quarter to buy a din- ner, that he should not be turned down. I am sorry to say that a brother right in our midst, however, did this just recently, and I sincerely hope it will never happen among us again. None of us know when we may be in the same fix, and a man with an up-to-date should never be allowed to want for a meal or a bed. Cert. 579. II u ntington Dizision — Our committee which has been in conference with the management in Richmond, Va.t -since the middle of January, has had the solid backing of almost the entire membership, owing to our confi- dence and faith in the ability and integrity of our representatives, and we are much elated over the increase and the improved conditions it secured for us. It is hard to understand how any teleg- rapher with a vestige of honor or manly princ'ple can continue to hold aloof from our noble organi- zation, which has done so much to put our craft on the sound basis it now maintains. It was indeed inspiring and helpful to read in our January journal the article by Bro. W. IL Cord, local chairman of the Southern Ry. I trust every brother will ponder well the facts he so forcibly presented. For what assurance have we Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 441 that our name will not be the next to appear in the journal’s death column. Therefore, we should all endeavor to lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth cor- rupt, and where thieves do not break through and steal. May the members of our grand old Order ever work together only in fraternal fellowship, Chris- tian love and sympathy, and then no earthly hands can stay our development and progress. I trust that our journal will in the future contain more such articles like Bro. Cord’s and others — stories which never grow old. Yours in Christian fellowship, E. T. McGhee, Cert. 351. Cincinnati District — We note with pleasure that our general com- mittee has returned from Richmond. We welcome the seven per cent increase, and feel sorry for the telegraphers on any railroad who have no committee. We thank the entire general com- mittee for its efforts, and the old Cincinnati Divi- sion pledges its support now as it did before the committee left for Richmond, and expect to con- tinue our support. There are only a few nons left on this district and we expect to be solid before long, as they are beginning to look at things in a different light. Bro. Wayne E. Allen, who has been seriously ill in Huntington Hospital, is improving slowly, and we hope he will soon be with us again. Bro. C. C. Withrow and son are visiting the old homestead at Sandstone, W Va. The new position of relief agent secured by our committee will be a God-send to the overworked agents who heretofore were unable to lay off without being responsible, and having to clean up left-over correspondence for a month after they resumed their duties. We hope some good man will accept this place. We all thank Chairman Willis for his able ad- ministration, and will try to be of more assistance to him next term. “A long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together” will do the work. Don’t forget to attend the Queen City Club meetings. If you can not attend send your petition and in that way help boost a good thing. ICky Icky, Cert. 556. C. & O. of Indiana Division — Bro. Johnson, just back from Richmond, Va., reports increases as high as $12 per, which puts the Indiana in fair shape along wage line, with working conditions that arc hard to beat on any road. We should appreciate the efforts of Bro. Johnson. It's no joke being a local chairman. Recently a non on this division asked the dis- patcher if he was going to allow him an hour for a little or no service. He never carried a card, but is always looking for all the increases the Order secures for him, and cvcr-ready to “bawl out” brother telegraphers who are too gentlemanly to quarrel with him. He has tried it several times on the writer. Brothers, let us get after these nons, who are profiting by the hard cash we have expended to better our conditions. Give the com- pany the best service we can. The management is doing its very best to make things pleasant for us. We are to get another local passenger train shortly, for which we will be very grateful. The recent meeting at Muncie was very success- ful, a goodly number w'ere there and a general good time was had. More of the boys should attend these meetings. They arc missing a lot of good by staying away from them. A second trick man was put on at Fulton re- cently, and Bro. Barker is all smiles. Bro. W. H. Harris bid in first Marion and second is now on bulletin. Bro. “Happy” Anderson bid in North Judson third. We hope Bro. Anderson’s wife’s health will soon show a vast improvement. Bro. Knipp, of Fowlerton, wras off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Wood says he doesn’t mind oiling the inter- locker if the oil doesn’t freeze. Too much effort to climb the stairs, owing to his weight. Bro. Alexander, of Gaston, and Bro. Middlekauf, of Jonesboro, are hoping that helpers will soon be allowed. Brothers, whoever is elected our next local chair-' man let us give him our best support. Work on the nons, attend meetings regularly, wear union- made clothing, keep an up-to-date card, and give the company good service, and try to convert that non who says he can’t belong to the Order on account of his religion. He must have the wrong kind, as it don’t bother him any when we get him an increase. CerY. 835. The Air Line Branch — A lusty kid is the Air Line Branch, Solid as an O. R. T., Whose men will stick to Comrade Hicks, Likewise to Bro. McGee. Our dues are a club for grocer’s mug And a lever for the butcher’s bill, For they put our wage on the upward grade. Backed up by a hearty “I Will.” Then here’s to the boys who plead our cause; Long may they live and work. And here’s to the lads out on the line, With hearts too proud to shirk. Opr. nons were scarce on the young Air Line, Xot one with whom to chew, So we put it up to the station men And then we landed two. So you see, dear friends, though only a kid, We are with you every time; When the test slips call for a “yes” or “no,” You may count on the little Air Line. Then here’s to Old Bob Flannagan; Peace to his bygone ways. And here’s to the girl who turned his heart And numbered his bachelor days. Cert. 501. Digitized by kjOOQle

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442 The Railroad Telegrapher, Erie R. R. Meadville Division — We had two very interesting meetings, one at Jamestown, N. Y., February 2d, and the other at Youngstown, Ohio, February 4th. Owing to train service and it being hard for the men to get away, the attendance at Jamestown was rather small, but it was a live buncK The train service was better for the Youngstown meet- ing, and it was a “hummer,” the hall being filled with the real, live O. R. T. men, and everyone had an up-to-date card save the man in the trunk, and Lowrie, who took up the password, vouched for him. Ask Bill about the strange voice. The double tracking on this division is being extended between Meadville and Corry, also be- tween Waterboro and Salamanca, and will soon be commenced between Meadville and Shenango. With these improvements the Erie will be in posi- tion to handle her exceedingly large traffic with ease. A new tower, “OC,” has been opened at Poland Center, manned by Dalgreen, Fosling and Russell pending bids. The tower at Bucktooth has been moved one mile west, to Sunfish, the end of the double track. Rexford tried out “NE” tower a few’ day?, and returned to Waterboro. Cupid has certainly got his hand on this divi- sion. Welch, Williams and Willets have joined the benedict class, and several others, who have requested that their names be not published, are about to follow. Congratulations. Eckert, at Greenville, has resigned and gone with the Bessemer, as has also McKay, at Pyma- tuning, who will try farming and exercising his automobile; Brown, at Freedom, is busy sugar-making and getting his spring farm work started in addition to his numerous station duties. Cert. 55* Mahoning Division — Taylor, from second “G” to first “ON,” Mrs. Jenkins off sick. Kirby, fir>t “JU,” has returned to first “IN,” Williams returning to third “JU.” Flaghcrty, third “OB,” assigned to other duties, relieved by Lewis, first “YO.” Mitchell from second “YO” to first; Saultcrs on second “YO.” Pierson spent a few days at Akron, relieved by Taylor, Marshall, off sick. “RX” closed — short- age of men. Cassady and l'cnstermaker worked twelve hours on same account, while Stroup, first “PN,” was off a few days. W. J. Holbrook, formerly first “SB,” recently called on the boys there. Bill is running a motor truck at Rochester, and says it beats telegraphing. The car tracers have moved from the telegraph office to a room in the old eating house. Ciegan and Hamilton now have a cozy little office, and the latch string is out to all their friends. Lowrie, manager “SB,” and Herrington, first “\VR,” called to New York on committee, relieved by Fcustcr- maker and Moyer, with Saultlrss on “MSQ" table. Conant had to cut short his recent trip to Kan- sas City, not being able to get relief. The nomination for local chairman and delegate to the convention was held at Youngstown, Janu- ary 26th, and at Jamestown, February 2d. Lowrie and Herrington were nominated for local chairman and delegates. General Chairman Husted has asked that all the divisions run items in our journal. We have been doing this for years, but I a*& all the mem- bers to send any changes or items of interest they can to our local chairman not later than the twentieth of each month, and give locations by names instead of office calls. Our dues have been increased to $5 semi-annu- ally and initiation fees. Write Lowrie for a new rate card and get busy on the nons. There has recently been established at our head- quarters an adjunct called the “lambasting ma- chine,” to help land the nons. If you know of one, send his correct name and address to Bro. Quick, and this machine will help to make a union man of him. No extra charges. Connected with this machine is a prize contest, with different prizes for securing members. The only w'ay to have the name of a non taken 'from this machine is to have him become a member. There was a large crowd at the Youngstown meeting on February 4th, and more could have been there if they had exerted themselves a little. Quite a number from a distance had to leave early on account of train service. One of the boys entertained us with his ventriloquism, and caught several before they “tumbled.” Mushrush has resigned and gone with the Chri- grin Falls Electrical Co.,, relieved by Cook pending bids. Slats. Susquehanna Division — . We regret to learn of the death of the father of Bro. James Malloy, third “GJ” tower. He has the deep sympathy of every member on this divi- sion. Bro. E. J. Hesser was recently called to New York City with the rest of the general committee to arrange for a new schedule, but no agreement was reached, and the matter was referred to the Grand Division. Bro. M. G. Beach, “MJ” tower, visited friends in Jersey City recently and also took in the sights of the “big city across the river.” Bro. M. J. Dcrrig. of Waverly, is practicing up on the new phones which are now working on this division. Bro. Ira Brooks, who fell and injured himself while coon hunting recently, is back on the job again. Bro. W. \V. Shultz, of “BS” tower, while laid up with sprained ankle after a strenuous hunting trip, was relieved by Extra Conklin. Bro. J. L. Wilson was at State Line Jet. while the regular man was sick. George Cronk was assigned to third Endicott; Bro. J. E. Wezloski to Painted Post third. Mr. Thomas, a new man, is relieving on second “AQ” tower, Corning yard, while the ngular man is off ninety days. S. C. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 443 The January meeting was very well attended, and Local Chairman Hesser told us some very interesting things about making a new schedule. Bro. Hesser is now on a trip to California for his health, accompanied by his wife, one of the two sisters on this division. Bro. E. F. Ferguson, agent Wellsburg, made a trip to Washington, D. C., recently. Extra Dis- patcher Frfcd Kelly is contemplating a trip to the “Sunny South.” Bro. W. W.' Schultz was defeated for justice of the peace in Barton, but ran far ahead of the other candidates on the ticket. The father of Chief Dispatcher Smith passed away recently at Owego. Mr. Smith was relieved by Dispatcher Fahey. The chief has the sym- pathy of all the boys along the line. A. J. Brooks, of “BS” tower, has returned from a western trip. There was a very poor turnout at the last club meeting, owing to the severe weather. We will have a little feed next time, and hope to have the ladies out also. Mike, Cert. 366. Dclazvare Division— It is rather a novelty to see items from this division, because the brothers don’t send the local chairman the news. No matter how small it may be, it would interest those who have left our fold to know what is doing on this road. Now, brothers, if you want to be heard from and not talked of as though you were somebody that has been and passed away, let your chairman hear from you. It will be but a few months now when many of the familiar faces will be seen in the towers no more. In their places will be the auto- matic block, silent but ready to act by an unseen power that will control the movements of trains and the safety of the lives of the passengers, over the old beaten path that you watched over for so many years. Improvements must come and, like the old stage coach, the old way must go. What their faults may be the God of heaven will be the only witness, while you were judged by your every act by your dead as well as your living brothers. Such is the endless march of progress which, like the world, has no end. No man has power to stay it but He who creates all. J. P. Caughlin, “BQ” first, is now phone in- spector for the east end. A. G. Tyler, phoneman third “CO” tower, is learning phone construction work on the Susque- hanna division. Phil Geib, third “OR” tower, is thinking seri- ously of going firing. Ford Doolittle is back at “HF” tower until the office is closed, when he expects to go in the gio- cery business. J. W. Moran, third “KI” tower, bid in Hancock freight agency. No brother bid on it. Gib- heart, freight clerk Hancock, gets Shohola agency. Joe McMahon has gone with the D. & H. at Lanesboro. Miss Mabel Washburne, our lady monitor of Susquehanna, called on friends at Deposit re- cently. Blish, of second “DV,” had the misfortune to lose his only son by his horse running away, throwing the boy and injuring his head, from which he never regained consciousness. We offer him our heartfelt sympathy in his loss. Secretary Bridge and wife made a business call to New York and Albany and called on President Wilson. He stands good to be minister to Turkey or Mexico. Trainmaster Purtel, of the Wyoming Division, was recently called home to Deposit on account of the death of his father, an old-time trackman, one of the first on the “Old Reliable.” Cert. 186. Canadian Northern Ry. A very interesting meeting was held in Kam- sack on Sunday, February x6th, with a good turn- out, two of the brothers driving twenty-five miles from the Thunderhill subdivision to be with us. This is the first O. R. T. meeting held in Kara- sack, and as Bro. Ouelette has given us an invita- tion to come again as often as possible, we aim to make this one of the regular meeting points. It is the intention to hold meetings hereafter regu- larly at Dauphin and Kamsack alternately, with an occasional one at Swan River. While the train service on Sunday is somewhat against the success of the meetings in the way of numbers, yet what it lacked in numbers it made up in enthusiasm, and our chief dispatcher is making every effort to let as many of the boys attend as possible. Our division has made a great deal of progress during the past year, with a large gain in membership, and is now well on the way to be one of the banner divisions of the Order. Western Division, First District — There have been numerous changes recently around Dauphin, both in staff and equipment. Our new station is, with the possible exception of the union depot, the nicest on the system. There are two sets of dispatchers. The main line boys handle Dauphin to Humbolt, and the north line boys Dauphin to Prince Albert. J. C. Ayre, chief; G. H. Palmer, G. A. Roberts and A. V. Benoit on the main; F. Musgrave and J. D. Buchanan on the north, and J. J. Martin relieving. Dispatcher Roberts is holidaying at Port Arthur. It is rumored that he is thinking of moving her up here. “FM" works third in his absence. Bro. Delano is in the station, and Bros. Shep- herd, Emerson, and Martin, first second and third at the yard office. Bro. “Gravel Joe” Sheridan is at Minitonas pending bulletin. Bro. Wells is at Swan River, with Bro. Butler on nights. The day job there has been abolished. Thunderhill relay work being cut out. Bro. McDonald, at Barrows Jet., is being re- lieved by Bro. Fizzle. It is reported lie is to join the benedicts. Bro. Mann is at II. B. Jet. Digitized by bjOOQle

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444 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bros. Hearn and Davison are at Melfort. Owing to the shortage of men, the night position there has not been filled for several weeks. Bro. Ouelette is agent at Kamsack, with Bros. Millen and Cloutier day and night men. Our new schedule is the best ever. We don’t have to stretch our necks to look back to the days when our salaries were $45 a month, but then we were not organized. Boys, send your notes to “Scribe,” care C. N. R., Dauphin, by the twentieth of the month. “Scribe,” Div. Cor. Central Division, District Four — Bro. Young is back to work again after his late illness. We are glad to hear him at the keys again. Bro. McClcment, of “YD,” bid in Langhauk agency. Bro. Stanton, of the C. P. R. Division, gets Alger nights. Bro. Paulson is making good at “GN.” Bro. Cuad, our relief agent, after visiting his old home in Ontario, went to Brandon “YD” nights. Bro. Lake is on days there. Bro. Squibb, doing relief work, bid in Lampman agency. Bro. McLeod is at Odessa agency, relieving Bro. Loomer. Bro. Larimer, Cromer agency, has resigned and gone into business down Hast. We wish him suc- cess. Bro. Donovan, from the First District, re- lieved him on bid. Bro. Brunt, District No. 1, secured the new agency opened at Forward. Bro. Morris, of Goodwater, is a late victim of Cupid’s arrows. Congratulations. Bro. Carey, our first trick dispatcher, is now a “happy papa,” also Bro. Hunt, second trick dis- patcher. Bro. Sheehan and wife visited Winnipeg re- cently. Bro. Cranston, of Stormway, bid in Bcngaugh. The terminal has been recently moved from Lampman to Carlyle, and Bro. McBeth, the agent there, is realizing what box cars look like. A fine new station is in course of erection at Vibant, and Bro. MacArthur will have more com- fortable quarters when it is completed. When we wrote in the February items that the agents at Cromer and Dunrca required the atten- tion of some brother, we understood that Bro. Donovan, of Cromer, was not a member, but later discovered our mistake, and now correct the error and apologize to Bro. Donovan therefor. Bro. Benson is relieving Bro. Foster at Colgate. Wc hope our brother dispatchers arc taking advantage of their opportunity and turning out to attend the “Means of Grace” regularly each Sunday. The raise secured last November pays the pew rent. Get busy, brothers; round up the few n"ns left. The correspondent wishes to thank the brothers in “D” office, who furnished the major part of this write-up. Let’s hear from a few more next time. Cert. 8 -'7. Halifax & Southwestern Ry. At last the great grievance of a 24 hour day without overtime has been partly adjusted on this road, under our new schedule, dated December 9, 191-2; wages taking effect September 1; and a 12-hour day with a minimum of 25c per hour overtime, January 1st. This is a move in the right direction, but it has two handles to it, viz.: Telegraphers, can he called three hours before or after their regular twelve hours to meet a regular train for the sum of 2 5 cents a call. Let us figure how this works out — Firstly, the superintendent can make our day begin anywhere from 6 to 9 a. m. We will take as an illustration a man beginning work at 9 a. m. If it is necessary, the dispatcher can call him at 6 a. m., for which he gets 25 cents. Then, again, if he is needed to meet a late train, which is not unusual on the system, he is called at 24 o’clock. This gives a telegrapher a day of eighteen continuous hours, for no man can get out of bed at 6 o’clock or go to bed at 21 o’clock knowing that at a certain hour he is again wanted. Some of the Mothers are putting in a 15-hour day, while others can have the 18-hour; the former making 25 cents, and the latter 50 cents. In one instance that has come to my notice a telegrapher has to fix his fires up and have all his billing done by 23 or 24 o’clock at night and leave his freight house and mailing room open for the early train, and the conductor has to sell tickets and put the freight in and check and load, and the agent finds his work all ready for him at 9 o’clock. Then at 21 o’clock lie can have good night and come on any time thereafter up to 24 o’clock, so long as it is not too early to cost more than the 25 cents. How much time has a man for himself, or what kind of a fortune is he going to lay up* for his declining years. Figure it out, boys. By the number of complaints from one to the other, this clause has but a short life to live. Much disappointment was experienced when it was known that express commission was not re- ceived. The boys have the fun of handling Cana- dian, Dominion and H. & S. W. Ry. express for the benefit of paying all undercharges on Amer- ican goods received, no tariffs being supplied to enable the proper checking of charges. The com- pany contends that the express on this line is express in name only — handled as express at ex- press rates — but the proceeds go in the coffers of the railway company. Does anybody know if the Canadian Northern gets any benefits out of the Canadian Northern express, the Canadian Pacific out of the Dominion express, or the Grand Trunk out of the Canadian express? Is it possible these companies would father them without a profit? I low, then, can the Southwestern be different? From the row the Dominion express and Cana- dian express are having at Bonanentine station, Montreal, and the fact that the Grand Trunk is at the head of one of the contending parties and the C. P. at the other, there must be something in it for the railways. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 445 If the Grand Trunk or C. P. would get on the job, now that they both have business from Hali- fax over the Intercolonial, they would pay a com- mission to the Southwestern boys for the business handled, as it is optional with the agents whether they make way-bills read Canadian express or Dominion express. These two parts of the schedule we did not get were not so pleasing to the boys, but as nons are “as scarce as hens’ teeth” here now, there will be “something doing” in the spring on a revised schedule. Our genial dispatcher says anything suits so long as the men are satisfied. Boys, let us show him our appreciation by giving him strict attention to wire work and other duties. Bro. R. D. McLellan has refused to be a candi- date for local chairman the present year, the business at his station being so heavy that he feels some of the younger brothers should get on the firing line. Brothers, you will be asked to contribute towards some emblem for presentation to our worthy brother for his unceasing efforts in our behalf. So when you see a paper coming, don’t get shocked; it will .be for a sounder sur- rounded by a wreath. Nominations for local chairman have gone to Bro. Palmer. Election will take place shortly, and a new committee will soon be appointed. Bro. Barter has bid in “HO,” relieved by his young brother at “F,” w’ho is to be given the position of assistant to Bro. Barter, and “F” will be on bulletin. Bro. Bracket bid in “BN.” Bro. Amero, traveling several months for a “sweet” house at Sormouth, has returned and bid in the assistant’s position there. v Bro. Shorter went to New Brunswick to take a position with the P. R., but on arrival he found the Canadian Brotherhood strike on, and “hiked’' back to Lunenburg, taking the assistant agent’s position, and now has his old position there again as agent. It’s a busy point and there is no dwell- ing in the station, so the married members shy at taking the position. Bros. McLellan and Goodwin have been on vacations, and Bro. Jolymorc was also off a month up around Portsmouth and Boston, visiting rela- tives. A brother who was a non when the last schedule was made up, and was teaching students, whom the superintendent said had all day for himself to attend to other work, as trains only reached there mornings and evenings, and to whom no increase was granted, has written Third Vice-President Campbell for his back pay, who, of course, re- ferred him to our chairman for a reply. This brother, since induced to join, says a fellow who doesn’t look out for himself won’t be looked out for; and he is correct. The brother who keeps himself in good standing is looking out for him- self and family, too. A meeting will be called at Bridgewater after the officers for the present year are appointed, so, brothers, begin now to figure so you can get oft to attend. Our chief will let everyone Ngo he possibly can, but you must not expect him to find someone to relieve you. Look up someone to handle your station, and he will arrange for all to be off who can be spared and still keep trains moving. Brothers, send in to the local chairman all notes of interest you can by the twentieth of the month, so they can be sent in to our magazine. Cert. 698. Central of Georgia Ry. Savannah Division— Bro. J. E. Daniels, of Oconee, bid in McIntyre agency, and an extra is at Oconee pending bulle- tin, vice Bro. Todd. Bro. L. H. Luckey transferred from second Millen to second Wadley. Third Wadley is on bulletin. Mrs. W. M. Cregar, mother of our deceased brother, W. B. Cregar, writes me as follows: “On February 1st, I received the check for $1,000 from Mr. L. W. Quick, payment in full for the benefit claim of my late son, W. B. Cregar, Certificate C-96 72. Thank you very kindly for your prompt attention to this business.” Brothers, remember the importance of keeping your M. B. D. assessments and semi-annual dues paid up, as we never know when our time is coming. By allowing our dues to lapse and fail- ing to pay the M. B. D. assessments on time makes our past years of payments no good. The insurance is the cheapest known, and is always promptly settled, therefore we should be prompt in paying our dues and assessments. The following brothers were elected unanimously as delegates to the Baltimore convention : First District, D. M. Rogers, Register; Second District, C. H. Livsey, East Point, Ga.; Third District, J. H. Randall, Jr., Smithville, Ga. Any brothers having anything they desire placed before the con- vention don’t hesitate to send or hand the matter to us prior to the convention, as we are elected to s^rve you, and there are some things you might desire handled, which we know nothing of, so don’t hesitate in bringing it to our attention. This is the first time on record that all members nominated on Division 46 were elected without opposition, showing that the brothers appreciate the efforts of the present officers, but, brothers, no matter what kind of officers we may have, unless the membership give them their support wc can do only so much. Several of the brothers have promised to assist me in giving a write-up monthly. Don’t grow weary in well doing, but send me all the changes and other news items you hear or know of by the joth, so we can have a gon 1 write-up monthly. I can only send in such dots as mmc t 1 my attention. Fraternally yours, D. M. Rouers. L. ( . Digitized by kjOOQle

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446 The Railroad Telegrapher. Detroit, Toledo & I ronton Ry. Proposition for amendments to our present schedule will have been presented ere this reaches you, and the success we meet with depends largely on the strength we can show. Let every member make it a point and a duty to induce those outside who would be a credit to the craft to join at once and give the committee solid backing. There has been some kicking about changes being made without a bulletin. If you are dis- appointed in not being able to bid on any changes, write your superintendent first, and mail your local chairman a copy of the letter. If you can not get satisfaction in this manner turn it over to your local chairman for final action. Let us wake up and get out of this "let George do it” habit, and when anything goes wrong let our local chair- man know the facts. He is always ready to help us in a just cause. This is much better than dropping out and making our line-up that much weaker. Bro. Benner is relieving Agent Imbry at Ham- lcr, on two months’ vacation. Mr. 7 Moulton at Dundee took French leave, making the other men double until the place could be filled. It is now Bro. Stong at Denson, Bro. Ritan having secured his application. Hats off to the three brothers at South Adrian. Bro. Reese bid in Ottawa, relieved at Uniopolia by V. H. Logan. Mr. Patton is on second Delray. Bro. Hartsfield, from the B. & O., agent Thack- ery, has transferred to Division 48. Bros. Weast and Coleman still carry up-to-date cards, although they do not come under our schedule. This is the proper spirit. If some of those affected by our schedule, who have received nice raises therefrom, would carry the proper credentials various conditions would be better. A car of merchandise caught fire at Carleton recently and the car and contents were completely destroyed by gasoline exploding as Conductor Lockard and crew were getting into it to unload freight. We will probably be using telephones shortly. M. E. Cartwright has been appointed trainmaster of the Southern Division, J. H. Jones succeeding him as chief dispatcher. Our old friend, J. R. Grimsley, appointed trainmaster on the Northern Division, Howard Humphreys succeeding him as general yardmaster at Jackson. Mr. Humphreys was relieved as chief clerk to. the superintendent by R. C. Greenaway, former private secretary to Mr. Johnson. Your correspondent is indebted to Bro. Simmer- mon for most of the write-up this month. Wish each of you would mail me your items and changes that I am not in a position to get. about the 20th of each month, and let’s have something in our journal each month from this division. "HM,” Cert. 9- Denver & Rio Grande R. R. Utah Lines, Salt Lake bivision — Bro. A. C. Conover, of Thistle, was trans- ferred to third Midvale. Bro. Anderson, transferred from Mesa to Ky- une, was relieved by Bro. G. D. Carter, a new man from the Union Pacific. Bro. Delogoa, third American Fork, transferred to third Thistle. Bro. C. H. Everett, from the C. G. W., trans- ferred from San Pedro to third Mill Fork; Bro. F. L. Gross from second Kyune to second Mill Fork; Bro. E. P. Harmon from Narrows to first Mill Fork. Bro. Milton, first Tucker Yard, is at Tucker depot, relieved by Telegrapher Minner, from sec- ond Soldier Summit. Bro. M. J. Cleary, first Soldier Summit, is on vacation. Bro. A. L. Alton, transferred from first Cuprum to second Narrow’s; Bro. Mills from Kyune to third Narrows, relieved by W. F. Winkelman. R. C. Riha is on first Narrows. Bro. J. S. Elgin bid in second Colton. Bro. Steele, Nolan, off ten days ow’ing to illness, was relieved by Telegrapher Craig. Bro. W. D. Ely, Woodside, is on third Mounds, and a new man at Park City. On bulletin: Midvale, Soldier Summit, Kyune and Thistle third; Narrows second and third; Mill I^ork second; Tucker Yard first and second; Tucker depot days, and Heber City agency. If any jobs are not bulletined notify the local chairman at once. Seniority list for this division has been received, and all east of Helper should receive it soon. Cert. 532. Green River Division and Utah Lines — £ro. O. M. Walk, who has been relieving Bro. Rogers, manager at Grand Jet., is now on second Helper, Bro. Clark on first, and ex-Bro. Bacon on reports in Chief O’Loughlin’s office. Bro. J. J. Ludlam, from the C. S. L. Ry., is on third Helper, vice Bro. Grubbs, gone to second Fruita. G. W. Turner, from Spokane, is working third trick in the dispatcher’s office at Helper. Second trick dispatcher is on a two weeks’ trip to California. Bro. C. T. Cantley, from the Santa Fe, is on third Thompson. Ten new Mallet engines have taken the place of the small helpers on South Summit Hill, which cut down the engine crews. Narrows second and third, Mill Fork second. Tucker first and third, Tucker days, Kyune, Soldier Summit, Midvale and Thistle third are on bulletin. Hope the O. R. T. brothers land the good ones. Bro. Craig, from Nolan third, is at Tucker days. Wc have no need for “boomers” now, as Chief O’Louchlin has all the men he can use. Brothers, get after the few nons between Grand Jet. and Helper, ami also punch up the delin- quents. “Q.” Cert* 621 • Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 447 Colorado Lines, First Division — The first meeting for a long time was held at Pueblo on the night of February 8th and was well attended, about fifteen of the faithful show- ing up. Chief Dispatcher Brown has our apprecia- tion for arranging relief and transportation and making extra stops of passenger trains so the men could attend. C. W. Richards, agent Ft. Logan, has resigned after twenty years’ service. Bro. Sublett bid in Manitou agency, but before the transfer was made Bro. Kelly was reinstated there. Bro. Kelly is the oldest agent on the seniority list. It is now Bro. Fred Penny at Pueblo, making “SB” solid with the exception of Manager Morris. Bro. Waggoner, third “SB,” bid in third “DN” Denver, vice Bro. G. E. Schlof, on third “SB” Pueblo pending bids. Larimer station was closed in January, Bro. Petty transferring to the Utah lines. Bro. Nelson, clerk for Chief Dispatcher Brown at Pueblo, has returned to Huerfano station on account of the clerk being taken off. Bro. R. J. Anderson bid in Vallie, vice Bro. Erickson, who bid in third Parkdale, and was relieved, while attending the meeting, by Bro. Phillips. Bro. H. Best, Florence second, spent several weeks vis.iting his parents at Tulsa, Oklahoma, relieved by Bro. Anderson. Div. Cor. Bessemer & Lake Erie R. R. It has been a long time since any items from this division appeared in the journal. If one member from each office would send to the divi- sion correspondent but one item we would have a nice write-up each month. J. D. Perringer, telegrapher and clerk at Girard, bid in Euclid agency. Girard vacancy bid in by P. E. McGuire, and first Harmonsburg by Bro. Z. E. Campbell from “ON” tower, which is open for bids. Bro. Sahm, first “RX” tower, made a recent business trip to the county seat. Bro. H. C. Herrick, agent Platea, was called to his old home at Jefferson, Ohio, on account of the serious illness of his mother, who passed away shortly after he arrived. He has the sympathy of Division 51 in his bereavement. “XA” tower, Conneautville, is to be moved south' about one mile. The pushers will then catch ore trains there instead of at Conneautville. Electric lights were recently installed in the office, and semaphore at “NA” tower Cranesville — quite an improvement over the old kind of lamps. Iron ore business on the Bessemer was quite good this winter by reason of mild weather condi- tions until February 1st, when real winter weather made the ice on Lake Erie too thick to operate the car ferry until spring. A good many cars at Albion, consigned via Conneaut Harbor and the car ferry for points across the lake will have to be diverted via Wallace Jet. and N. Y. C. & St. L., making extra business between Albion and Wallace Jet. on the main line. “XO,” Cert. 57. Southern Pacific Ry. Tucson Division— The reduced general committee, of which 1 have the honor to be a member, convened in Oak- land January 6th for the purpose of taking up the revision of schedule and to handle any other business pertaining to the Pacific Division which might come before us. Our work was somewhat delayed by the resignation of General Chairman Lester, received January 7th through registered mail, the day following the day on which a full reduced committee should have been present. Bro. John E. Cowgill, of San Carlos, Cal., was chosen to fill Bro. Lester’s unexpired term. Your general committee, in preparing the new contract, has so far as possible adopted the best articles from the old agreement, eliminating the bad features, also adding some new articles, which will make it “up to date” in every particular. A copy of this proposed agreement and wage scale has been sent to President Perham for his approval, and by the time this appears in print your general committee will probably have re- convened in San Francisco to meet the manage- ment in the consideration of same. The brothers should bear in mind that schedule revision is slow work and exercise patience. Your committee is as anxious as any of you to complete the work, but delays are in most cases unavoid- able, and in the meantime, brothers, turn your thoughts toward the “nons.” Tucson District is pretty well lined up, but there is yet room for improvement. I wish that each brother would hereafter appoint himself a committee of one to ascertain from the new-comer the date he enters the service, whether a member, and if so to what division he belongs, sending the information to your iccal chairman. This will aid him greatly in his work and be much appreciated by him, whether it be me or someone else in the future. The Grand Division meets in Baltimore in the early part of May. Those of you having sugges- tions to offer should make them to your delegate- elect as early as possible, as all proposed amend- ments to our constitution must be offered by him and be in Bro. Quick’s hands not later than April 15th next. Trusting the brothers will unite and make Tuc- son the banner district of this system division, 1 am, Fraternally yours, T. T. Cull, L. C. Tucson Division , West End — Business brisk in “UN” Tucson relay office these days six regular tricks and a seventh part of 1 he time. T. T. Mack, from the S in Francisco on extra. Bro. <1 \ Flynn and C. E. Tyler start shortly on an extended trip through Old Mexico and the Southern States. Taylor, Mack and Eva will all be up to date March pay day, making “UN” solid again. Our Grand Division altcinah repr< sentative, Bro. O. L. Butler, would be awfully pleased to attend the convention this year. “She” lives in Digitized by LiOOQle

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448 The Railroad Telegrapher. Maryland, and we hear him singing “Love Me and the World Is Mine,” so we leave you to guess the rest. Mgr. Bro. Stanley is just as popular as ever, judging from the bunch of valentines he received St. Valentine’s day. Bro. Ora Barnwell, agent Gila, has resigned and gone to California, relieved by D. A. Bow- den. We are always sorry to lose good men like Bro. Barnwell. \ Local Correspondent Bro. Brough, cal’ed East owing to the illness of his wife, was relieved by Mr. Pine, a new man. Bro. Witty, agent at Yuma, is work:ng overt me doping out what he will grow on his farm recently acquired. We hope it’s cantcloupes and we all get to sample them. Local Chairman Cull has been off for a month on the general committee, relieved by Bro. Hiegel and he by Bro. Ford. Bro. O. D. Locke, from the U. P., is on fourth. Bro. Sturges, on three weeks’ leave, was relieved by Bro. Iscr, from the Northern Pacific. Bro. Fred Ewing, recently back from Arkansas, is ticket clerk at Yuma passenger depot, and still holds an up-to-date. Bro. W. T. Brinley, former agent at Gila, In the train service between Yuma and Gila, is always “there with the goods” whether slinging lightning or clubbing brakes. Wish there were more like him. General Chairman Cowgill has been investigating some old cases and meeting the boys on this division. It has been a long time since we had the honor of a visit from the general chairman, and we hope he will come often. Recent new members: J. H. McClure, Lords- burg; J. W. Christian, Willcox; C. H. Coburn, Sibyl, and W. H. Graham, Aztec, with about five more in sight for March pay day. No items received from the east end th s month. Wake up, boys, and send us some items by the 20th, so we can have a monthly write-up. The few who have not yet remitted dues for t’ e current term should do so immediately. Schedule revision costs money, and our general committee may need that six “bones” to carry on the work. Cert. 159- Los Angeles Division • — The reduced general committee convened in Oakland on January 6th, and arc working on a proposed contract which will be submitted to the company. The information blanks which were sent out to all agents and telegraphers and re- turned to each local chairman, with information as to existing conditions and increase deserved, are of great assistance. The committee is going to be reasonable in tluir efforts in behalf of the agents and telegraphers they have the honor to represent, and it will depend in a large measure upon your actions as to the ultimate results. It will he necessary for you to support the committee morally and financially, too, if called upon for a special remittance. The parcel-post matter, which seems to be ot great importance to some agents, account Fargo commissions decreasing is to be duly considered and presented by the general chairman. Those of you who are delinquent should pay up promptly. Each member employed in an office with a non-member should endeavor to secure his application. The new seniority list for January ist has been received from the superintendent’s office, and the required number of copies made and forwarded to members. Anyone not receiving a copy, please advise and will forward another. We now have 20i men on the Los Angeles — the largest division on the Southern Pacific— and it makes good work on my part difficult, and I must ask the help of each member. Every member should find out if the man working with him or at the next sta- tion carries an O. R. T. card; if not, the reason. Please give or send him a recent copy of your Telegrapher, which may awaken him to his duty. Through the efforts of the membership in general, this organization has been built up to the highest point of efficiency ever enjoyed by a telegraphers’ organization, and as a result of the earnest efforts of the OrAcr, millions of dollars annually have been added to the pay-rolls of the telegraphers of North America, and it is persistently- continuing these efforts* for better conditions. With the hearty support of the railroad telegraphers of the country, conditions will continue to improve until our profession is put on a basis equal to that of any other calling in the railroad service. But, in order to accomplish this result, the member- ship of the Order must be kept up to its present high standard of over 40,000, as the greater the membership the greater the ability to accomplish good. The fact that you are now a member of this Order indicates that you are interested in this great work, and it is hoped that you will do your part by immediately locating the non-member near- est to you. Every member will increase the power of the organization thzff much; therefore, in the interest of yourself and that of your fellow work- ers, get busy. Considerable speculation is being indulged in relating to the new parcel-post law, which became effective on the first day of 1913. To those who have to carry the mail between the depot and the post office and vice versa it means a change in conditions that will have to be met. About the best way to adjust any trouble that may arise on account of it, will be to keep account of the number of pieces and weight of the mail carried during the last three months ot 1912, mid the first three months of 1913, make a comparative statement and place it in the hands of ttic general chairman lor adjustment. The question as to whether or r.ot the present hours-of-service law in the proviso, relating to train orders and sig- ra’s applies to train and enginen.en when taking t':cir own train orders, has not yet been decided by the hit erst ' to Commerce Commission. A full hearing has been had upon the subject, at which the representatives of the conductors, trainmen, Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 449 engineers, firemen and railroad, telegraphers favored the application of the nine-hour provi- sion under such circumstances. It is important that you keep me advised of new men coming to this division. If members, give me their certificate and division numbers and date dues are paid to, so we can arrange their transfer to Division 53. Following are the rates to join: $8.50, March and September; $7.50, April and October; $6.50, May and November; $5.50, June and December; $10.50, July and January; $9.50, August and February. Insurance, which is very reasonable in rating, is: On $300, scries A, $2.40 per year; on $500, series B, $3.60 per yeat, and on $1000, series, C, $7.20 per year. The cost, as given by months, includes the initiation fee of $3.50 to the fraternal department and $1 to the mutual benefit department, and dues to the end of the current term at the rate of $r per month. Insurance rates are not to be paid until the applicant is accepted. Yours fraternally, Ed Mulvihill, Local Chairman, Wilmingto'h, Cal. Los Angeles Dizdsion, West End — Bro. \V. B. Duncan, agent Chino, is on leave of absence; E. L. Rumsey assigned to agency Saugus; Bro. L. P. Shutt, agent Thermal; Bro. W. F. Shorrocks is at “NG” Arcade depot, Los Angeles; A. J. Russell bid in *first Indio; Bro. J. M. Hodge is at Brawley; Bro. C. C. Yater at Redlands as ticket agent; Bro. Ralph Keyes has moved to Whitewater; Will Fitzpatrick bid in first Shorb; Bro. Charles Owens went to San Diego recently in his Franklin, from Buena Park, and L. M. Holman is relieving Mr. Willard at Santa Ana, who has been taken to the hospital sick. Daniel McCormick, telegrapher at San Fernando, shot a lone bandit, who tried to hold up the sta- tion recently. Two suitcases, filled with watches, chains and bracelets, were taken from the wounded man by the officers pnd brought to the sheriff’s office at Los Angeles. Sheriff Ilammcll believes that he is the bandit who operated extensively around Los Angeles and in the San Fernando Valley, and San Bernardino officers are trying to identify him as the tramp who murdered Teleg- rapher G. M. Cox at Summit several weeks ago. Bro. C. A. Kemp, at Bloomington, is kept busy these days with the special trains and big business caused by the land companies, who are booming his station as future orange land. All the local stations are enjoying a gradual increase m business, caused by the natural growth of southern California. Brothers in the East anxious to come to Cali- fornia should first secure a position with the railroad companies before leaving their homes, and also figure on working the extra board for some time. Ed Mulvihill. Stockton Division — Positions awarded: Galt third, D. A. Irwin; Kerman second, C. E. Ray; Lathrop third, L. E. Needham; Livingston second, A. W. Martin; third. H. W. Luttercll; Lodi third, J. E. Hanlin; Los Banos third, M. V. Simpson ; Madera third, F. Fralick. Boys, we should get together and do something. First, get a new card. Pay up your back dues and get in the nons, so we can get in line for better pay and working conditions. We are handling Wclls-Fargo business by parcel post, U. S. mail, such as trees, bricks, pieces of lumber, boxes, etc., all for nothing. It’s bad enough to be obliged to handle mail sacks with letters and papers without handling the parcel post, which knocks our commission out on ex- press. Every package we handle by parcel post means that much commission taken from us, and we have to handle the business just the same. The only way to get any benefit out of the O. R. T. is to join and stick up for your rights. We are the poorest-paid men on the system, and have the greatest responsibility. The brakeinen have a $95.25 minimum and make more overtime than our regular salary. If we don’t get together and ask for better pay and working conditions, we will never get it. We are handling the W. U. business for nothing, when we should have com- mission on the in and out business just as we do on the Fargo. It takes more time to make up the W. U. reports than all the railroad reports put to- gether. The commission we get from that class of business wouldn’t pay our cigar bills for a week. The only way we can better ourselves is to thor- oughly organize; then go after what we want. 1 will be glad to hear from some of you boys, through the journal, on this subject. Get your heads together and pull hard for better pay and working conditions. L. B. Hickey, agent Oakdale, Cal., claims he can not afford to get an “rip to date.” “No card, no favors.” Bro. C. N. Larson, third “N,” has resigned, relieved by F. V. Lux pending the return of Bro. L. E. Needham on third Madera. Minturn nights has been opened by D. A. Irwin, Timba Pit days and Newman and Mendota nights abolished since gravel trains have been pulled off. Bro. W. A. Rash, from the San Joaquin Divi- sion, gets Livingston agency, vice L. C. Grover, now on “KN" third. Div. Cor. Coast Division — To Bro. Werner is due all the credit for the news this month. Bro. Ward was relie\ed at San Jose by Mr. O’Neel, from Gilroy, to join the general committee at Oakland in the work of revision. Bro. A. B Sisson was r< lit veil several \v«m ks by Mr. Emery, who pre\ bandy relieved distant Agent llatison. at Santa On/, a few .Lvs. Bro. E. L. Pennington and wife, fr-mi Suimui called on the writer whi’e on their va. ation. Digitized by kjOOQle

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450 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. H. M. Frye, who relieved R. H. Abbott, agent Salinas while off sick with la grippe, was lelieved on first there by Bro. P. F. Werner. J. H. Kenady, agent Oceano, while off taking his wife to southern California for her health, was relieved by your humble servant. Bro. Crofut is back at Castroville from a very pleasant eastern trip, Bro. Law going to Soledad nights. Bro. Marble, first Redwood, while taking in the sights in Los Angeles, was relieved by Mr. O’Neel, third Gilroy, and he by Bro. Werner, later relieve! Dy S. E. Tooker, who also relieved Bro. “Beel” Hcany, second Gilroy, when he went to the hos- pital with tonsilitis. Bro. Spencer, “YD” San Jose, on a few days’ leave, was relieved by Mr. Emery. Bro. A. L. Andrews, agent Guadalupe, has re- turned from three months’ vacation to his old home in Alabama. He was relieved by Bro. Lind- sey, and he later by Bro. L. Locey, relieved on third by C. W. Fuller. Dispatcher H. E. Lcveredge, San Luis Obispo, is offS on leave; understand to sign a “31” for a double-header on the life trip. We extend him our heartiest congratulations. He was relieved by Bro. H. B. Evans, and he on second there by C. F. Moore. Try to return the post cards mailed you March 1st not later than the twentieth, with all the news items possible. Bro. P. F. Werner, Salinas first, has volunteered to help me. If any of you happen to see or talk with him, give him any changes you know of and he will notify me. “IIS,” Cert. 1558. Western Division — Several new members secured recently show that some of the boys are working for a solid division. There are four still out who promise to join this month. Remind them o£ this. Brothers, drop me a card as soon as you read this and send me all the news, so we can have a write-up every month. Superintendent W. A. Whitney has gone to Sacramento, succeeded by J. 1). Brennon, and he at Stockton by C. H. Ketcham as superintendent. B. A. Campbell, assistant to Mr. Brennon, will treat us right. C. E. Norton has resumed as chief. Traveling Agent Charlie Muller, who went with Mr. Whitney, was relieved by P. S. Cunning- ham, another good man. Recent changes are: Agents— Bros. W. M. Casselman, Livermore; I. L. Van Loon, Bay Point; F. G. La Montague, Danville; L. G. Eby, Mil- pitas. Assistants — Bros. C. S. Skinner, Napa; E. L. Bryan, Ilayward; H. L. Taylor, Bay Point; E. P. - Holliday, South Vallejo; C. P. Walker, San Pablo. Telegraphers — G. C. Dove, Port Costa second, vice \V. H. Engle; C. D. Roach, second Suisun, vice W. R. Burns, and C. R. Sillers, Niles third, vice G. K. Faber, all up to date. B. Roland, roadmastcr, who went to Tracy, was succeeded by O. M. Barlow. Wc arc glai to see Mr. Roland promoted. Geary Wright, trainmaster at Suisun, recently recovered from a very severe attack of pneumonia and is his old self again. Our new officers have been elected, and we are well on our way for another year. We have been revising the schedule since early in January, and expect several changes. Let us all pull together, line up the nons and keep in touch with the times. Let me hear from you all and give me the news. H. P. Fish, Div. Cor., Santa Rosa, Cal. San Joaquin District — C. T. U. Bro. Turner is at Tehachapi. Bro. R. S. Easterwood, assigned to Sivert, was re- lieved, and relieved Mrs. Evans on third Lan- caster. Bro. Sears, manager “K” Bakersfield, was re- lieved a few days during February by Bro. Krom- beck, of Bcalville, on account of a death in his family. Bro. Sears has the sympathy of the teleg- raphers of this division. The forces at “K” Bakersfield and “MC” Mojave have been reduced to four men in each office: Bakersfield — Bro. Sears, manager, and Bros. Underhill, Martin and Dillon, telegraphers. Mojave — Bro. Mould, man- ager, and Bro. McMullen and Messrs. Kimmel and Culley, telegraphers. A new, 52-strap, double- angle, spring-jack switchboard will soon be in- stalled in the telegraph office at Mojave, with other new equipment. New Atkison repeaters were lately installed, and Bro. Mould states that they were almost as welcome as the flowers in May. Bro. C. Mallachowitz, extra agent at Caliente, was relieved by Bro. Eckford at Woodford. Bro. M. B./ McMullen, fourth Mojave, took a hunting trip up the Jawbone a few days ago, and came back laden with tan, ducks and a detailed report of “one big time.” Cashier A. C. Johnson, of the depot force, accompanied him. It is gratifying to note that the new men coming to this division do not remain long before they arc carrying an up to date. Each man on this division acts as an organizer, and their efforts bring forth good results. “In union there ia strength,” and our general committee, now in ses- sion at San Francisco, may feci sure that the telegraphers of this division are willing to stand by them in whatever action it may take. The news notes from the Valley are very notice- able by their entire absence each month. That portion of our district should be represented in the journal each month, and the brothers up there should send me their news items on or before the twentieth. Come, now', someone start doing it. Cert. 2290. G. H. & S. A. Ry., El Paso Division — Out of twelve brothers asked to furnish me items only two responded. Bro. A. A. Cater, who came to El Paso twelve years ago in search of health, died there February 1 2th. A card of honor man, loyal to his friends, and having the courage of his convictions, he Digitized by CjOOQle'

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 451 leaves a host of friends. He had been in the union depot at El Paso for three years, and turned out the prettiest train order copy in the Southwest, many conductors carrying them as souvenirs. The pall bearers were B. E. Bee, H. T. Etheridge, M. Espinosa, C. E. Waterhouse and E. E. Taylor, fellow telegraphers of that city. Bro. R. G. Murphy, first Clint, is off, his wife having been very sick with typhoid fever, but we are glad to learn she is now convalescing. Mr. Hurley is on second Ft. Hancock while Bro. J. B. Cleaver is visiting his family in Penn- sylvania. C. T. McHugh is on second as extra dispatcher at El Paso, vice H. T. Etheridge, relieving W. A. Roberts on first, acting as chief while W. G. Reading is visiting in Canada. Bro. R. E. Pclross promoted to regular dispatcher at El Paso, vice Bro. J. P. McKcllar, resigned. Bro. Pctros§ was relieved at Marathon agency by Bro. J. A. Skip- per pending bulletin. Polvo nights and second and third at Finlay, Dryden and Comstock opened up by new men, owing to heavy business. Bro. P. L. Gaddes, Sierra Blanca, resigned after hunting and trapping a month in the Guadalupe Mountains, went to the Rio Grande Division of the Texas & Pacific. Bro. E. E. Taylor, on Sierra Blanca second for over two years, bid in the “grave yard stunt" at El Paso “RK." Bro. F. N. Hallsted, third Sierra Blanca, was in El Paso recently “watching" the ponies run. Bro. A. Lickerish, agent, and Bro. A. E. Polk, first Sierra Blanca, have had an attack of “spring gardening" as the result of a few warm days. C. Brown, second Sierra Blanca, goes to third Finlay, relieved by Bro. B. S. Williams pending bids. We all regret that Bro. W. K. Lester, who has served us so faithfully and ably for the past six years as general chairman, was compelled to resign, owing to Mrs. Lester’s poor health, and glad to learn of the appointment of so able a suc- cessor as Bro. J. E. Cowgill. Bro. C. F. Burling, first Sanderson, is off and may have some news for us on his return. Bro. J. F. Hiseler, now on first Carrizozo, N. M., E. P. & S. W., who worked here fifteen years, was recently married, much to the surprise of a few young ladies in this vicinity. Congratulations. Div. Cor. Houston Division — Bro. W. H. Lester is back at Weimar, displacing Bro. V. L. O'Farrell, who is working East Yard second until assigned. Bro. W. J. Haddon, local chairman, made a trip over the division recently, lining up the nons. This division needs a few dozen more like Bro. Haddon. Get busy, brothers, and help him line up the rest of them. Mr. Williams bid in Sugarland second, where he can spend about fourteen hours a day at home. Bro. J. H. Cornick, Glidden third, was off a few days in February. All main line passenger trains were detoured via S. A. & A. P. and G. C. & S. F. from Blodgett to Rosenberg on February 25th account of a freight derailment near Riddick. Victoria Division trains were transferred to scene of wreck. Double track is being planned from Chaney Jet. to Rosenberg. Bro. W. J. Dobbs gets second Schulenburg, relieving Bro. M. H. Burkhalter, who relieved Bro. A. J. Umland at Richmond ten days, and then bid in Waedler second. Bro. L. P. Lester has returned to first Schulen- burg, relieving. Mr. Koehle, a new man, who later relieved Bro. S. E. Starr, agent Waedler, ten days. “No card, no favors." Send in your notes by the 20th, so we can have a good write-up each month. Certs. 2268 and 2303. T. & N. O. Division . Including Port Arthur , Jack- sonville and Galveston Branches — - Boys, don’t fall down on our committee as we did some time ago. Get in the nons. See that the man next to you has an up-to-date card or that he gets one. If you put as much energy into that work as you do for the company it will be easy. Too many of us (myself not excepted) lay back, after paying our dues, and expect the local chairman to do all the work. One man can not lift a thirty-foot ninety-pound rail, but if about twenty-five or thirty of U9 take hold we can move it some. Recent assignments arc: Echo second, Bro. E. D. Stakcmiller; Seabrook, F. A. Carpenter; Frankston, II. D. Frilley; Beaumont third, F. A. Whitaker; Harrisburg third, B. Beaman. Open for bid: Crandall agency, Harrisburg and Gal- second, Nome first and second. Bro. E. James, from the C. M. & P. S., relieved R. G. Keller, agent Nome, ten days. J. C. Joins, agent Frankston, has gone with the M. K. & T. Bro. R. R. Holland, Beaumont second, bid in "HN” Houston nights, vice U. c. Vincent, who returned to Harrisburg first. Bro. Weddell, extra, bid in Beaumont second, and Bro. J. O. Driver, former local chairman, bid in “HD" Houston second. Bro. Woolery, third “HD" Houston, promoted to night chief there. Boys, send me the changes and other news items you can by tl 20th, and we will have some- thing that looks n rc like a write-up next month, and don’t forect bother that non a little every few minutes ab-mt getting a card. lie needs it and we If he gets it we get him. See? 1 1 t‘s line the old T. & N. O. I would twenty- four hours writing up m< ' is on this division, and I will 11 all just get the man next Div. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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452 The Railroad Telegrapher. Louisiana Lines — Boys, all help, and let’s have a write-up each month. If you are delayed in going to your regular assignment refer the matter to the local chairman and make claim for the difference in pay. if any. When we bid in a job we like to go to it at once. Wake up, boys. There are new officials over here now and they may treat us better if we will com; to the front and try for better conditions, but if we linger we will always be- behind. Bro. L. L. Lyles, at Marathon, Tex., with seven years seniority, would like to change with some brother on the Louisiana lines. If interested write him. Those without an up-to-date should remit their dues at once. Bro. J. A. Wherland is now agent at Abbeville, vice Bro. • Bassish, resigned. Bro. W. W. Stevens, while taking his mother to the hospital, was relieved by Bro. E. L. Coyle, a new man. Recent assignments: Avondale first, O. F. St. •Blanc; Raceland Jet. third, O. B. Brupbacher; West Lake agency, I. E. Jones; Jeanerettc nights. W. S. Smith; Franklin nights, W. Brooks; Alex- andria days, W. W. Fincher; Morgan City third, J. C. Hampton. Olivier nights and Chenevville third no bids. Other vacancies: Avondale second, Sulphur sec- ond, Schricver third, Welsh first, Sulphur first, Vinton days, Broussard agency, and fourth at “VVS” New Orleans. Don’t forget that your local chairman is now- located in New Orleans, having bid in “VVS,” and his address is 2500 Marengo St. Order a few application blanks and get after those nons. Bro. Bergeron has returned to “Q” after reliev- ing Bro. Mclntire at “VR,” who relieved Bro. Bouchard at “US.” Bro. Mayo, of “CH,’* is on leave of absence. Remember it is not the chairman’s fault if the bulletin is a little late some months. The telegraphers at “YV” do not have to throw the switch any more. It was started by nons and the Order men had to do it until it could be straightened out. Please send me all the news you can before the 20th of each month, addressed H. L. Feske, Foster, P. O. Bayou Sale, La. “FS,” Cert. 2179. Northern Pacific Ry. Idaho Division — Members Idaho Division: I desire to thank you for your unanimous endorsement of my work on this division, as evidenced in my nomination and re-election without opposition as local chairman and as your delegate to the Baltimore convention. 1 shall continue to represent you to the lwst of my ability in all organization matters and I hope that my future efforts will merit a continuation of your confidence. Our division in excellent condition, and we should exert every effort not only to keep it in that condition, but to better it with each passing day until we have arrived at the pinnacle of perfection in organization. I have noted of late, with great pleasure, a growing in- clination on the part of several of our members to get actively into the work, and as much as my time will permit I have tried to encourage this movement. There is work for all of us to do, and if we will all bend to the task with unt:ring energy, the result of our united efforts will soon redountf to our successful upbuilding. Work with the non-members and keep me advised of their location. When a non comes to work in your office, drop ine a line giving his or her name, and give me the opportunity to approach them on the subject of uniting with us. This will enable me to keep constantly in touch with all non-members, and will greatly assist me in getting their application for membership. Yours fraternally, B. E. Nason, L. C. Idaho Division Notes — A circular letter has been issued by roadmasters addressed to all section foremen, in which the latter are instructed to fire up and keep waiting rooms warm, to hang up and take care of mail sacks, and do other work of a similar nature around stations where telegraphers are not on duty, when so in>tructed. If he gets up at 2:00 a. m. to hang mail for a mail train, instead of being paid 50 cents for a call, as telegraphers are, the foreman will get 25 cents. On straight over- time, the company will also save five cents an hour by this arrangement. Members at stations where this is being done might point out to the foreman that if liis craft were organized and under a schedule on this system they would be in a position to demand overtime pay equal to that accorded telegraphers for this class of work. Bro. Floyd, of Paradise, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Stephens, from Ash St. office, Spokane, who later relieved Mr. Kilgore on third Paradise, the latter returning to Spokane. Bro. F.lvcr has returned from an extended vaca- tion in the East to his duties as agent at White Pine. Bro. Taylor bid in second Trout Creek, re- lieved on third Yelox by Bro. Garrett, who also relieved Bro. Phillips, second Noxon, a few days. Sister Mueller has returned to Furlong from an extended vacation in California, relieved by Mrs. New bro, the only lady telegrapher on this division who docs not carry a card. Mrs. Neubro also relieved Bro. Griffith, third Clarks Fork, for a week’s vacation. Bro. Parent hid in first Hope. Bro. Thayer, second Hope, off a few days white-fishing, re- lieved by Bro. L. P. Marshall, from third, who was on first there pending bulletin. Bro. Mar- shall. relieved on third by Bro. Forbes, was later on sick leave, ielieved by Sister Gephart. Bro. Davids.-n, second Kootenai, was off two da> s owing to sickness, Bros. Spurrier and -Wool - man doubling one day. Bro. Taylor relieving one day before going to Trout Creek. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 453 Bro. Myers bid in second Sand Point, relieved on third by Bro. Jackcwitz, pending bulletin, later by Bro. Olson, from Reardan, the telegraph position there being abolished. Mr. Schroeder, on first at Cocolalla during ice harvest, relieved Bro. Frank Hartman, first Thompson Falls, who relieved Agent Sinclair. Bro. Underhill bid in third Granite, vice Sister Seymour there, now temporarily out of service. Bro. Underhill, relieved on second Athol by Mrs. Newbro, who will probably have no lack of invi- tations to join the Order while there. Bro. Lukanitsch, second Rath drum, on several days’ sick leave, relieved by Mr. Powell. Bro. McGann, first Vclox, has recovered from his accidental fall and consequent injury and has resumed work, which is good news to his many friends. Bro. Briggs, agent Otis Orchards, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Mansfield; Bros. Thornton, Woodward and Forbes arc on the temporary positions at Ash St., Spokane. The proper way to open a new office — solid O. R. T. Bro. Partridge, who relieved Mr. McLaughlin, agent Kamiah, on sixty days’ vacation, is now re- lieving the agent at Genesee. Mr. McLaughlin has asked for papers and will soon be a welcome addition to our membership. Bro. W. T. Garrett is one of our new welcome members. M. E. Schroeder advises he will be soon. “Ye scribe” desires to thank Bro. Davidson, of Kootenai, for a fine batch of items this month. Div. Cor. WHEN I WAS A HAM. (By “NL”) How well I remember the first time I answered The call of the station where I was to be; My hands they were shaky, the world swam be- fore me, As I sat at the table, my hand on the key. "XE” he was calling, “XE” he repeated, Till I thought the whole system was waiting for me; “Nine” he w’as signing, and “nine” he repeated, Still I sat at the table, my hand on the key. And finally, for some unaccountable reason, I opened the key, then went out the door. And after a few breaths of fresh summer breezes, I went back and closed it so he could call more. And call me lie did, till I finally decided That answer I must or give up the job, S'* with a hand that was shaking like ague, 1 sat down again, took a hold of the knob. I moved my chair closer, my brain was a-whirling, As I tried to think how he’d start out on me. And since then, I’ve never been able to tell how it happened, I opened the circuit and said. “L I XE.” “OS No. i,” I thought he was yelling, “OS” it I did, with my hand to my head. What will he next say? I kept asking and asking. If he opens his key I sure will drop dead. No word from “DK” to say if he got it, I took it for granted he made a wild guess, For to “monkey” with me was a lot of time wasted, And I felt relieved, to that I confess. Will some one please tell me, some one who has been there, * Why it is that he .smiles when before him you stand — Before the dispatcher, that great chief d:spateher. That mean chief dispatcher that ties on the can? Dakota Division— “United we stand, divided we fall.” Cc opera- tion always wins, fellows. Let’s all work so much harder for the Order in the next few months and be able to flaunt a “Solid O. R. T.” banner to the -breezes when our representatives appear before the railway management in quest of still better working conditions and schedule. The motto for the year 1913 is: “Let each member do his share.” Read O. R. T., think O. R. T.t talk O. R. T., and untold advancement for the good of the cause will be accomplished. Wing was quarantined during February, the wife of Bro. Schmoldt, the agent, having smallpox, and Bro. Ellis, at Robinson, had to report cars for Tuttle, Wing, Regan, Still and Robinson dur- ing the embargo. Bro. Mm*, agent Flasher, was relieved for two weeks* vacation bj !. \. Cummins, who also re- lieved Bro. J. W. King, agent Hurdshield, while on vacation. Mr. Boyden, agent Carson, has ;ned, and W. W. Jaynes bid in the station. J. L. Seveland, second Steele, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Powell , a ne* w man. Bro. A W. Spitts toesscr, agent Bo\ den, who bid in Syl r sleeping on duty. Brot icrs, take warn in g. Bro. D. C. Poindexter, our assistant c orrespond- ent, In ;ts bro ught in several new brot] ers from among th u nous on the division. IV ‘•cverance Bro. w 11 They all had 111 enjoyable time and f ainers. Digitized by LiOOQle

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454 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. G.* W. Sartell, agent Buchanan, has com- pleted a successful six weeks’ baching fast, his wife having returned from a visit at their old home in St. Cloud. There are so many worthy advantages of join- ing the O. R. T. that, if put in the proper light to a non, he can not fail being with us. Endeavor to point out these advantages in an enlightening manner and you Have won half the battle. To back the demands of the O. R. T., Solid to a member the division should be. Regardless of who is elected local chairman, we * must give him our hearty support and co-opera- tion. If you have a grievance, write it up in a plain and intelligible manner and mail it to him. He will exert every effort to right it. If you do not hear of results at once, be patient; it takes time for all things, and in the end right usually wins. A bill was passed at this session of the legis- lature that prohibits accepting tips, in any form, by porters, conductors, brakemen and agents for any service performed while acting in their re- spective capacities with the company carrying them on the pay-roll. A special clause is inserted regarding agents and conductors taking money from shippers for the placing of cars for loading in preference instead of routine. The January Telegrapher records fifty-eight new and revised schedules made with different roads during the year 1912, the O. R. T. being instrumental in bettering the working conditions for all telegraphers, and has more than 43,000 members in the United States and Canada. This is gladdening. Still “we are marching on%“ Bro. John Smith, agent Elgin, has been trans- ferred from Division 71 to the “Fighting 54." to help make “Dakota Division Solid by June 1st.* Let that be our slogan. “On your toes,” every- body, and help nfeke it so. Bro. C. E. Rotranel, agent New Beipzig, will soon be transferred from the Grand Division. The McKenzie Gazette has the following in regard to Bro. J. P. Millikin, agent there, recently in its “Who's Who" column: Who is the handsome Reuben with the clear and noble eye, Who manipulates the “bullseyes” that lets the tiains go by? Who sells tickets to the public for traveling to and fro. And tells them that the clock is right — neither fast nor slow? Who handles tons of oaggage and hundreds cans of cream. And tells you that the West Coast in winter is a dream? Who, in handing up train orders gets the hoop around his neck, And swears just like a trooper that he'll quit the job, "by heck?" Who steps out on the platform when No. 4 is drawing near, And as he stands a gaping gets the mail pouch in the ear? Who is it does these things o’er there across the track? Why, it’s our N. P. agent — that Millikin guy called “Jack.” Bro. A. N. Boelter is back at Adrian agency, having successfully undergone an operation for appendicitis at Brainerd hospital, relieved by Bro. J. J. Ryan. Bro. Clarence O’Malley, from “NP” relay, vis- ited in New Rockford at the home of his uncle, Pr. Crawford, while convalescing from a six weeks’ siege in the Brainerd hospital. Bro. Paul Ebert, second Bismarck, now carries an up to date, and it is now Bro. Boggs, third “JY;” P. S. Gutensohn, Grand Rapids; Bro. G. A. Snell, agent Cannon Ball, and Bro. S. E. Colby, Mott, with Bro. L. E. Baker, agent. Welcome, men. Bro. Johnson, returning to Bismarck, makes “BI” solid, and Burleigh, McKenzie, Ster- ling, Driscoll, Dawson, Medina, Crystal Springs, Cleveland, Windsor, Eldridge and “JY” are also solid, making the outlook very satisfactory. “ON” at “J” will cover the branches fully in the next report. Oberon is on bulletin, vice Agent G. F. Cron- noble. Bro. Martin Beal, third Sterling, has been ap- pointed agent temporal ily to relieve myself, and as soon as Bros. O'Hara’s and Beal’s relief arrive, “BO” and “HD” will be on their way via “Chi" and “St. Louie” for a month’s visit at Vera Cruz, Mexico City and other interesting points. And lest we forget, in concluding these notes, We thank the brothers who gave us their votes. Hope all the boys will shed their coats, And go out and get all the nons’ goats. Thanks to the brothers for the few notes sent in; likewise to those who merely dropped us a line with their good wishes. Each short note helps to inspire confidence that our writings each month arc not going for naught. Will put our “30” here and remain, Fraternally, H. II. Ellsworth, Cor., Cert. 988. Montana Division — It is with the deepest regret we liave to chron- icle the death of Bro. E. J. O’Meara, formerly manager of the relay office at Livingston, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, in Billings. February 9th, from stomach trouble. Everyone knew “O^C and everyone loved and respected him. The last rites were held in the Catholic Church in Billings on the afternoon of February 12th. There were many floral offerings of beautiful design from St. Paul to Seattle, those of the O. R. T. and train dispatchers and telegraphers of Livingston office being especially appropriate. Telegrams were received from all parts of the Burlington and Northern Pacific roads, and dele- gates were in attendance from all stations between Livingston and Billings, showing the esteem in which our departed brother was held. Bro. O’Meara’s widow and young son, with his brother Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 455 and brother-in-law, accompanied the remains to Eau Claire, Wis., for interment. Bro. O’Meara was a member of the Royal Arcanum. Recent assignments on bulletin were: Third Trident, Bro. Grimes; second G. N. Jet., Bro. Tronstadt; third Columbus, Bro. Manchester; third “MU’* ,trans^er» E* L. Riddle; third Boze- man. Bro. Judd, now relieving Bro. Riley, agent Greycliff, who is visiting his Florida fruit farm; second Mission, W. S. Morrow, for four years agent at Silesia; third Columbus, G. R. Coorough, a new man; agent and telegrapher at Silesia, Bro. Lofgren, Pipestone; sedond Columbus, Bro. Hay, and second Bozeman, Bro. F\ A. Ward. A. A. W. Montana Division, West End — G. R. Coorough relieved Bro. Orman on third Columbus, who went to third Bozeman, while the regular man was taking the examination before going to Trident. Bro. Cook has resumed on first Townsend freight house. He was relieved by Bro. McDonald, and he by Mr. Coorough, who later bid in Columbus third. Bro. N. A. Smith, agent Trident, while off a few days attending the Ben Hur .play at Butte, was relieved by Bro. Blackard, and he on second there by Mr. Huntley. Mrs. Perkins is on third Trident pending Bro. Grimes’ arrival, who bid it in, Bro. Perkins returning to second Lombard. Bro. Connors, third Toston, has returned from a sixty^day vacation, having a fine time at his home in New York. Bro. Angle, second Toston, is contemplating a trip to Washington, D. C. East Helena closed 1 1 p. m. to 8 a. m., owing to the illness of Mr. Hay. Bro. Connors, of Toston, has returned from an extended trip to his 'old home back cast. Bro. Brown, of Whitehall, was off recently, relieved by Bro. Strachan, of third there, and he by Bro. Marshall, a new man from Division 61, later relieved by Bro. McIntyre, from Bozeman. Pipestone agency and thitd East Helena are up for bid. A new roundhouse and depot are to be built at Logan. Amsterdam agency closed, Bro. Ward going to Kansas City on vacation before returning to sec- ond Whitehall. Mr. Kisinger took an extended vacation to Cali- fornia, but has not saved enough yet for a card — a sad mistake. J. E. Orman and R. Huntley, who relieved on second Trident a few days, are now at Columbijs and Springdale, respectively. A. A. W. IN MEMORIAM. “In the midst of life we are in death.” Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty to call to his reward our late l^loved brother, E. J. O’Meara, and Whereas, It is fitting that a just recognition of his many virtues should be had; therefore be it Resolved, By Montana Division, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, that while we bow in meek sub- mission to the will of the Most High, we not the less mourn for the brother who has been taken from us; and be it further Resolved, That in the death of our brother thi« division laments the loss of one who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed of this fraternity, an active member of the Order, whose every endeavor was exerted for its welfare and prosperity, and a friend and companion who was ever dear to us all; and be it further Resolved, That our heartfelt sympathy be ex- tended to the widow, young son, brother and other relatives in their affliction, that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this division, a copy sent to the family of the deceased brother, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. Sam Johnson, General Chairman. A. A. Wilson, Local Chairman. James Dafoe, F. M. Haines, R. T. Perkins, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 20, 1913. Mr. A. A. Wilson, Local Chairman O. R. T. : I wish to thank you personally for kindness to us in our recent bereavement, and through you the Order of Railroad Telegraphers for the beautiful flowers sent by them and their many expressions of sympathy and their desire to always be of assistance to my brother’s wife and little son. All men who are eligible should be members of the O. R. T. Katheryn O’Meara Brooke. Pacific Division, Second District — Automatic block signals are now in operation between Sopcnah and Kalama. Mr. Offutts, who relieved Sister Wiley at “SU” first, resigned and went to Canada, relieved by Mr. Clifton. Mr. Baker, agent Yclm, was in Tacoma re- cently as witness in the case of former-Bro. Rug- gles, who was injured some time ago at Tenino by a mail sack thrown from the train. He received $2,500 of the $15,000 asked for. Bro. Henderson, our local secretary and treas- urer at Los Angeles, writes that he is having a fine time. Look out for the new members of the L. A. when he returns. Boys, I wish you would send me some notes, so we can have a good write-up each month. Attend our monthly meeting and keep in touch with what is going on around >011. You should at least be interested when it is so near time for the big show at St. Paul. J. C. Snead, heretofore referred to as “Bro,,” has received every courtesy from Tacoma Divi- sion brothers. lie has not been a member since his rc-employmcnt. early in 101-, but ha.- prom- ised to join every pay day, lie lias been regularly assigned to third Sopcnah, yet he lias been buck Digitized by CiOOQle

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456 The Railroad Telegrapher. ing the extra list for some time, waiving the $i a day extra compensation called for in our schedule. There are others on our division doing the same thing, thus working a hardship on the loyal brothers and sisters who are desirous of seeing our schedule lived up to. Results obtained during 1913 will depend en- tirely upon your co-operation with tb~ local and system officials of the O. R. T. Resolve now that you will put forth every effort to obtain solid organization and lend a hand wherever possible. Every day the class struggle is becoming more and more apparent, and the future depends entirely upon whether or not the laboring class will awaken to the value of “class solidarity.*' Cert. 1488. Rocky Mountain Division — Bro. Merrick went to Missoula, Drummond and various other places as extra, relieved on Helena first by L. A. Hoover, who later bid in second C. N. Crossing, Bro. Sirois bidding in third. It is now Bro. F. A. Kenyon on first there. Bro. Reidell, Elliston second, has returned from his vacation. Bro. Dana was relieved on Garri- son third by Bro. Nelson, of first, who .also re- lieved Agent Case for a few days, relieved by Mr. Cron, extra at Lathrop and ".MD’’ Missoula. Bro. \V. P. Larsen, of Silver Bow first, has accepted a position as stenographer in Butte, re- lieved by Bro. Odell, extra. Bro. Merrick, who relieved Bro. Davis on Drummond second, was later relieved by Bro. Dana. Bro. Seifert, who bid in Gold Creek agency, was relieved on “MD” Missoula third by Extra Dispatcher Edson, who later relieved Bro. Spencer, of “MA" Missoula, while off a few days sick. Bro. King, Evaro third, has returned from his vacation in Florida. Bro. Johnson is visiting in Hamilton. The Western Union is installing its own office at Deer Lodge. This will cut out the commission there. Bro. Malone bid in third Rivulet. Bro. G. A. Brown, of Rivulet, bid in St. Reg’s agency, ana R. B. Stevans, of Gold Creek agency, hid in first Garrison. Saltese agency and Austin second now on bulletin. A meeting wdl be held at Gam>on soon as our new local chairman is elected. As many as possible should be present. I also hope that our new division correspondent will have less difficulty in securing the news of the division than 1 have had, and that we will have a hotter write-up each month. Fraternally. D. G. Kuffel. W. I'uul Division — Bro. Love, third Big Lake, was off thirty days, lelieved by Bro. Swan. Bro. Guillford, who relieved Bro. Sager at Philbrook, resigned, was later relieved by our new brother, Stiekney. Bro. Bnbanc, relieved on third Rices by Mr. \\ arringlon, bid in Starbuek agency, vice Bro. Roche, resigned. Bro. R. A. Nygaard, relieved on third Cushing by Bro. Guillford, bid in Randall agency, vice Sporleder, gone to Canada. Bro. B. E. Nygaard, agent Cushing, has been successful in lining up several new members. Thanks, Ben, keep the good work going. Bro. Miller, second Royalton, was off a few days sick recently. Bro. Duffee, second Elk River, bid in second at Third street, St. Paul. Bro. H. N. Shaver has returned to Gloster from a visit East, relieved by A. W. Arctander. Bro. Coil, from “NP,” who went to Stillwater, has our thanks for items for this write-up. Don’t fail to. pay your dues promptly and keep after any nons near you. The few wc have left should be ashamed of themselves and get up to date now. Cert. 180. Minnesota Dhnsion — Bro. Easton has been relieving Mr. Clements on second Wadena. Mr. Quilan, a new man from the G. T., is on third there. Bro. J. Nuncr, Henning agency, who was mar- ried on New Year’s eve, is on a trip to Florida, relieved by Bro. Skoerheim, and lie on first Frazee by Bro. Johnson, of second, relieved by Mr. Stiles, with W. W. Janke on third. Mr. Hart is back at N. Y. Mills, from Glyndon, Mr. Suomela going on the extra list. Wish some of our good brothers on the F. & B. H. branch would send me a few items by the twentieth, so we can have a good write-up for this division every month. Div. Cor. Georgia Southern & Florida Ry. Bro. Sikes is relieving Third Trick Dispatcher Killian, on -vacation. Bro. Curran on second, and Bro. Evans back on first. Bro. Kelly; from the*yard, goes to Lulu agency, and O. L. Goodwin, from Pinehurst, to yard third. Bro. Haslam, first Unadilla, is back from a visit to Louisville, accompanied by his wife. Mr. Taylor, third Ashburn, has resigned and gone to the A. B. & A. Bro. Ivey has taken the ticket job at Tifton. Bro. Harrison, from the dispatcher’s office, is on first Tifton passenger station; Bro. Hall on sec- ond, and Bro. Dodger on third. Bro. Perry has resigned and gone to the A. C. L. second Albany yard. Bro. Greene, our relief agent, goes to Pine- burst permanently. The demerit system, a new feature, has taken permanent root here and is decidedly unsatisfac- tory, since the whole case is decided contrary to the schedule, which entitles an employe to an im- partial tiial before discipline is applied. This is not the method being used now. The committee will do well to note the manner in which demerits are distributed and endeavor to remedy this at once. The Florida season has about ended. Business has been better than ever. We still have some nons, but they will be elimi- nated in the near future. Cert. 105. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 457 Houston & Texas Central R. R. First Division — Bro. Rader, local chairman north end, who has been on the sick list for some time, will soon be able to report for duty. Bro. Forbes, relieving him on first, is being relieved by Mr. Mattingly. Ferris nights closed while Mr. Green was relieving Bro. S. Forbes in Dallas. Bro. S. F. Hyde, promoted to Ennis dispatcher’s office, is on second north end. We are glad to see this faithful brother promoted. He will make a good dispatcher and be a credit to the Order. He succeeds A. T. Rawlins, promoted to chief dis- patcher in Hearne. Bro. Brumfield, second Bre- mond extra, bid in “PO” third, Ennis dispatcher’s office. Bro. Ivan Snodgrass bid in second “JO’’ Ennis, relieved on bid by Bro. II. L. Kelly, second Nava- sota. Bro. Welch, extra “JO” Ennis, gets “flQ” terminal office, but still retains his seniority. Mr. Hestcs is on third “JO” Ennis. Line him up, brothers. Bro. J. E. Rawlins has been promoted to extra dispatcher. The brothers are all glad of his pro- motion, as they know he will make good. Bro. C. E. Hcsterly, Waxahachie days, went to Arkansas recently, captured a lifetime boss, and then bid in second in the dispatcher’s office at Hearne. Waxahachie days on bulletin. Con- gratulations. Bro. Brumfield, second Bremond extra, bid in third there, and Bro. Reynolds, agent Alma, bid in Navasota second, vacated by Bro. Kirk, Steele, who bid in second Corsicana. Bro. Mosel y and Bro. Laisurc, off a few days on grievance work, have had Bro. M. O. Murphy, who was dismissed frem Hearne ever a year ago, reinstated, settling a controversy over some over- time. Mr. Waid sustained us in our claims. Bro. Joe Neal, Jr., relieved Bro. Laisure on fi «t Corsi- cana, and Mr. Stroud, too young yet to join, re- lieved Bro. Moseley. There have been many changes in the past "thirty days, but can only report those that have come to my notice. Hope the boys will wake up and send in all the news, so we can have a good write-up each month. The different labor organizations have a com- mittee in Austin most of the time, and are intro- ducing or having introduced bills for the better- ment of our working conditions. It has been the custom of the railroad companies to get out a list and ask all the employes to sign it, in order to defeat such bills. The brothers who have been signing these lists should investigate hereafter be- fore signing them. It is a very good idea to keep in touch with what is going on in the legislature all the time, and when a measure comes up for the betterment of working conditions, lend it your support by talking it up to everyone you see. Call the attention of the representative of your” district to it, and give him to understand that you are in favor of it, and for him to get busy. In this way we will hear a different story coming from Austin than we have heard in the pa*t. There are quite a number of new men on the division, and some of them are “Misters” and need looking after; so let’s all get busy and see if we can't maintain the old motto: “Those who have no cards need not apply.” Fraternally, A. E. L. Second Division — Bro. R. Fishbeck bid in the telegraph position in the dispatcher’s office at Austin. Day Sampley, ex-brother, bid in Brenbam sec- ond joint with G. C. & S. F. and H. & T. C., and Mr. Cunningham hid in Lampasas. Bro. Whitehead has resigned, relieved by Mr. Atcr, who will be with us pay-day. Bro. Menke, agent Fairland, has purchased an auto and will probably soon be' paying all kinds of claims, fines, etc., for high speeding. Bro. Rummell, Leander, is off spending his surplus. Mr. Chamberlain, from Manor, has been as- signed to Llano as cashier, and Manor is on bul- letin. Bro. J. S. Schimcrhorn, has returned to Burton as agent. The “Misters” here, by the use of a little vim and vinegar, can be induced to come in. Get after them. Since the double service has been put on the west end it keeps everyone at his post to keep track of directions and movement of trains. R. Fisiibeck, L. C. Southern Ry. St. Louis Division — NOTICE. There will be an all-day meeting at the V’endome Hotel, Evansville, Ind., Sunday, March 23, for the benefit of all telegraphers, agents and lever- men employed on lines entering that city. The meeting will be called to order at 10 a. m., lasting all day, until 10 p. m. All are invited. L. E. Crandall, L. C. St. Louis Lines — There has been no write-up in the journal from this division because the brothers have not been sending in the list of changes, men taking vacations, new men coming to us each month, etc. If each one will do his part and send the local chairman this information, there will be no fur- ther complaint nor lack of news. Bro. W. E. Young, of Rockport, likes going to and from work in a boat, but fishing in the sum- mertime is better. Bro. H. B. Green, second Lincoln City, off a few days, was relieved by H. G. Davis, with a rusty card. Bro. T. E. Riley, of Belleville, III., visited home folks at Lincoln recently. Bro. G. V. Baker bid in third Hartwell Jet., and Bro. O. R. Zachary bid in third Dcnversidc, re- lieved by Bro. R. C. Bolen at Ayershire until bids closed. Digitized by kjOOQle

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458 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bio. L. H. Miller bid in first Huntingburg, vice Bro. J. H. Flanigan, resigned. Bro. Bische re- lieved Miller on first Princeton, but later went to "GM” Washington, and first “XN” was bid in by Bro. Willis, relieved on Huntingburg third by Bro. Bolar, relieved on second Woods by Bro. Overbce. Bro. Boston, of Birdseye, spent Sunday with home folks. His mother is improving. There is not an O. R. T. man in Francisco. Brothers, see that the increase there is recognized by some applications for membership. M. J. Kemp, Princeton freight office, bid in Winslow, and Bro. M. p. Day, of Troy, bid in Cannelton agency. Bro. C». Rhodes, of Boonville, visited home folks recently at Evansville. Bro. J. F. Williams, first Woods, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. M. T. Spurling. Bro. R. C. Overbee, of Fairfield, was on first Mt. Carmel while Bro. F. I. Geddis was in “XN" a few days. Several of the boys are asking for information pertaining to the Civil Service Commission exam- inations given at various points. This matter is explained under the caption “Must Have Railroad Men,” in the December, 1912, Railroad Teleg- rapher (our journal), on page 1741. Those in- terested should write the Civil Service Commis- sion, at Washington, D. C., for its form No. 376, and fill it out and return to the commission; also ask for circular form 1312. After being O. K.d by the commission you are given a certificate for the examination at the point named in this form. The positions open to us are: Tariff clerk, accountant clerk, telegrapher, examiner of accounts, and spe- cial agent; salaries, $1,200 to $3,000 per annum. Two examinations a year are held, after January and June, at points that will be arranged only a short distance from your location. Owing to the new block jobs opening up, there has been lots of bidding and a great many changes lately, as the block jobs pay more than average telegraph jobs. Our old friend, C. W. Gray, from Borden, Ind., C. I. & L., is now with us, also our friend Songer, back from Texas. We hope our chairman will be able to settle the vacation deal for us at an early date, so there will be no furtiier trouble, and arrange so we can have annual passes after being on the road three years. The agent from St. Anthony is now at Prince- ton, a man without age getting his job. Bro. Peters was displaced on third Mt. Carmel by Mr. Booth, displaced at Albion nights by Bro. Chapman, the I. C. putting on its own telegrapher at Brown*. We are very glad to report an eight per cent increase this month. Cert. 13.8. IN M KMC) R I AM. Whereas, It has pleased God, in II is infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the brlovnl wife of Bro. John A. Wood; therefore, in mani- festation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, By the members of Division 59, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend to our grief-stricken brother our sincere and heartfelt •sympathy in his sad ben avement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to our bereaved brother and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. W. E. Young, W. T. Survant, L. E. Crandall, Memphis Division — We want to be represented in the journal each issue hereafter, so send us your notes by the 20th. All of the boys were written to and requested to send some news, but only two responded. We now have an additional set of new train dispatchers, splitting the division at Loyall. Old “XN” is closed, using one man handling mes- sages days in the dispatcher's office. S. Moore, when relieving a dispatcher, is relieved by Bro. Hanson. We were all sorry indeed to learn that we may have to give up our brother and local chairman, but sincerely hope that it can be straightened out with the superintendent, and that he will be back in his old camp again. Bro. Wyatt, at Pocahontas, is leaving, and we wish him the best of luck. Extra Moore, of Poca- hontas, is at Barton, relieved by a new man. Third Paint Rock, Middleton and second Collier- ville are advertised, also agencies at Barton and Pocahontas. Bro. Clopton goes to Scottsboro ticket agency, and Bro. Jester to first Middleton. Moscow has been made a night office, and Wheeler, Chase, Chewalla and Roger Springs are to be opened up as telegraph offices. Remember the motto: “No card, no favors.** As long as wc keep extending favors to the nons they will cither “vamoose” or get in line. Some of them seem to think the road couldn’t run with- out them. But we can show them better than that when we all get after them. It has been stated that first at “JC“ is running a regular telegraph .school. This won’t do. If it wasn’t for the grand old O. R. T. The nons we have would certainly know, They could not live the life they live. For they would not have the amount of dough. Mr. Kennamore, third Paint Rock, gone with the Pullman, was relieved temporarily by J. J. Canterbury, a new man, who also relieved Bro. Wilson, first Huntsville, while attending a funeral at Woodville. Later Paul Enni9 bid in third Paint Rock, and was relieved by Mr. Higgan- botliam, while attending court at Grand Jet. Bro. McCullcr, third N. A. Jet., was off sick a few days, relieved by L. D. Giles, and he later by Extra Tyler. Bro. Brnnnum, agent Burnsville, Miss., off a few days visiting friends in Huntsville, was re- lieved by Mr. Canterbury. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Raii.road Telegrapher. 459 Bro. Fred Tipler, third “MCf’ Memphis, while visiting friends and relatives in Water Valley, Miss., was relieved by R. W. Robertson, clerk in the freight office there. Mr. Byrum, third trick dispatcher Loyall on west end, on thirty days’ vacation, was relieved by J. W. Moss, third east end. and he by Sam Moore, “XN” Loyall days. Rro. R. F. Atchley, agent Barton, was -relieved by W. C. Moore. Bro. D. P. Wvatt, agent Pocahontas, was off a few days, relieved by O. W. Coyer. X. and C. and Southern wires have been cut in at Chase, Ala., and the Southern will use it as a train-order office, with L. D. Carlisle, baggage agent Decatur, as agent and telegrapher there. Wheeler is to be made a day and Moscow a day and night office. The two or three cubs between Huntsville and Stevenson, who break in while the dispatchers are sending train orders, delaying the trains and im- portant message work, are going to get some agent in trouble. Boys, let’s get the few nons lined up and have this division solid. If all the members will do their part it won’t take us long to do this. G. C. Curry, ticket agent Scottsboro, has gone to VVaycross, Ga., with the A. C. L. Ry., relieved by Mr. Canterbury, pending assignment. Rro. Hamilton, third Tuscumbia, was off sick two nights, and Bros. Ferguson and Willis had to double. You have Bros. Hunt and Tipler to thank for the news in this write-up. “RO” and Cf.rt. 2291. IN MEMORIAM. Whf-Reas. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved wife of our es- teemed brother, L. T. Hardcastle, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore he it Resolved, That we, the members of this divi- sion, extend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted family and brother our sincere and heart- felt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation. W. Hanson. T. A. Ferguson, A. I. McCullor, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Riverton Jct., Ala., February 18. 1913. To My Dear Brother Telegraphers and Friends: I want to express, through the columns of the journal, our many thanks and appreciation of tin- many words, messages and letters of consolement to ns during tiie sad sickness and death of our dear wife and mother, which reached deep into our broken hearts at this sad hour. Yours in grief, L. T. Hardcastle, Cert. 208, Alma and Aline. .Itlanla Division, North End- - I congratulate Cullen Carpenter for the nice cartoon lie sketched for February journal entitled. “He Never Overlooks Anything.” That is the best I have seen in some time, and fits the nons exactly. Nothing is more contemptible than a scab or a confirmed non. That cartoon shows that the non sees nothing but “more pay.” He doesn’t stop to look and think where “more pay” comes from, just contents himself with knowing that he is to receive it. It's a wonder we ever get any- thing with such bone-headed people hanging on along the line, doing all in their power to pull us down instead of trying to help us up the hill. It reminds me of E. H. York, confirmed non at East Rome tower, when asked if the boys were to go out would he go with them, he replied that he had a family to look out for. When he heard we received an eight per cent increase he said: “My, isn’t that nice.” Prior to this he said the company was paying the telegraphers all it could aiTord, and he did not think we should ask for anything at all. When asked if he intended sending his part of the increase back to Washing ton be replied that he was going to send it to his wife. What kind of a man is he, or is he a man? The eight per cent increase means from $4 to $8 a man. The appropriation is to be distributed by a drafting committee, which is now in session at Washington. This is very encouraging indeed, and should open the eyes of the chronic kicker and non, whom wc have so faithfully worked for and fed all these years in our efforts to obtain a living salary. They still sit idly by, looking on in an amused interest,’ w'ondering what the road is going to give them. I wish we could control the increase to such an extent that only members would he benefited thereby. However, the day is not far off. unless wc get their co-operation, that the weather will he too cool for them to remain by the O. R. T. fireside. Bro. J. L. Norton, North Rome, bid on East Rome tower “K.” and it was given to E. H. York, a younger man in the service, but the position still remains open until permanently filled by the oldest man bidding on it. Bro. Dellinger’s atten tion has been called to this violation of the con- tract by the chief dispatcher. Mr. Coapman signs the contract and expects the division officials to live up to them to the letter, so when you hear of or see any part of a contract being abused advise the assistant local chairman, Bro. W. E. Dellinget, Plainville, (la., and necessary steps will be taken to adjust it. Don’t sit idly by and see the con tract violated and say nothing, no matter if the violation affects you or not. You have pledged yourself, a- a tm inbci . to help right such matters Digitized by LiOOQle

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460 The Railroad Telegrapher. and expected to register a kick when any other brother is unjustly treated, as well as when it affected you personally. See thfit he stands up for his rights and stand up for your own. Then we will sec our contracts honored as they should be. We are going to try to start meetings at Rome every second and fourth Sunday, or at least every fourth Sunday in each month. We have enough members there to have a good meeting, and the added interest that will be manifested by the late increase will induce a gdod many of the other brothers to come. It’s the only place to do the things that ought to be, and must be, done. Bro. Dellinger will mail you notices as soon as a date is decided on. Any brother who wishes to get busy with the nons will be furnished a list upon application to Bro. Dellinger or the writer. You all know the slogan. Practice it at all times. \ It is now Bros. W. O. Davis, Dalton; C. R. Stephenson, Seney; J. L. Garmon, Powder Springs, and H. G. Gay, second Rome. Everyone keep on trying until we get some more. Assignments: Bro. B. J. Bandy, third Dalton, to third Hill City; Bro. H. D. Morgan, second Dalton, to third Phelps; J. L. Parks, third Hiram, to second Dalton; Bro. C. H. Gheesling, from “QN” to Inman yards, vice Bro. J. L. Gossett, back on nights; Bro. R. R. Jones, from “QN” office to first Rome, vice Bro. Gay, back on second, and Bro. Williams, back on third Coleman, going to “QN.” Bro. R. F. Andrews, from Aragon, goes to the Charlotte Division; our loss is their gain. Bro. C. H. Gheesling, Inman yards; Bro. H. L. Kennon, chief clerk to Chief Dispatcher Langford, and Bro. R. R. Jones, first Rome, went to Wash- ington to work during the inauguration of Presi- dent Wilson. Don’t be afraid to stand up for your rights when a younger man is given a position you have bid on, but notify Bro. Dellinger and have the matter straightened out. The chief dispatcher is not the kind of a man to “have it in for you” for doing so, and as long as you attend strictly to business you need not fear dismissal. If we won’t stand up for our rights then we have no one to blame but ourselves. 1 will do all I can to help you. Send in the news items and changes by the 20th and we will have a good write up every month. Div. Cor. Asheville Division — Boys, the journal goes all over North America and is read on every road in the U. S. by some brother interested in this division. We had a nice meeting at Barber on January 9th, thirty-one members being present, Bro. Little, local chairman, presiding, and giving us a very interesting talk. The brothers who failed to at tend missed some very important instructions. Bro. Little is especially to be thanked for hi" hard work and trouble in getting posted so well on all the business. What do you boys say t Asheville Division, East End — Bro. J. B. Burnis died of consumption at Salis bury, February 13th. I wish to thank the teleg raphers of this division for their liberal offerings to the deceased and his family. I canvassed this line, Salisbury to Asheville, and Bro. Godfrey. Asheville to Spartanburg, and I had the pleasure of presenting the money to Bro. Burnis personally. The poor fellow was too weak to express his ap preciation as he would liked to have done. Dear brothers and triends, you will never mis« any- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 461 thing you give in a cause of this kind. It will make you feel better to know you helped a brother and friend unable to help himself. We are in- debted to Bro. C. E. Shelton, of the Charlotte Division, for his work in^Bro. Burnis’ behalf. Mr. Nixon is now on Bro. Burnis’ former trick second ‘'GD” Salisbury passenger station. Bro. C. E. Abernathy is relieving Bro. Miller on vacation. Bro. L. E. Sigmon has just returned from a Southern trip, which was his honeymoon. May they live a long and prosperous life. Local Chairman Little is in Washington assist- ing in the adjustment of our new wage scale. Brothers, we got a nice raise this time. Let's not stop until we land every non on this division. Show the company we appreciate the raise by giv ing tfce very best service possible. Answer the dispatcher and give him all the assistance you can in moving the trains. V. F. Moss, Cert. 2551. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to remove from our midst our brother and friend, J. B. Burnis; be it Resolved, By Asheville Division No. 59, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that while we bow in humble submission to the will of the Most High, we not less mourn for the brother who has been taken from us; and be it further Resolved, That in the death of Bro. J. B. Burnis this division laments the loss of a brother who was ever ready to protTcr the hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and dis- tressed of the fraternity; an active member of the Order, whose utmost endeavors were extended for its welfare and prosperity, and a friend and companion who was dear to us all; and be it further Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of this division be extended to bis family in their afflic tion, a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The If leorapher for publication. V. F. Moss. J. F. Godfry, C. F.. Shelton, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Please accept our sincere thanks for the aid rendered by the telegraphers of the Asheville Divi- sion during my husband’s illness. It is a pleasure to know that my husband was so highly esteemed by the members of the O. R. T. on Asheville Division No. 59. Mrs. J. B. Burnis and Family. Asheville Division. A. & S. — By the hard work of the O. R. T. we have received another nice raise, which is appreciated very much, and we are going to show the com pany that we do appreciate it by giving the very best service we can; and also show our apprecia- tion to the O. R. T. by bagging every non that an army rifle will reach. The boys on this side responded generou»ly when they were called on to help Bro. J. B. Burnis and his family during his sickness and death. Bro. Cowan, off a few days sick, was relieved by Bro. Cooper. Bro. John Bishop, dispatching at Brevard a few days, was relieved by Bro. Cooper, and he by Extra Walden. Bro. Hall relieved Mr. Heatherly while sick, relieved by Mr. Murr, and he by Bro. Calloway. J. M. Askew, second trick dispatcher this side, while off for a month owing to the illness of his wife, was relieved by Mr. Sumner, from third, and he by Mr. Huffman, extra dispatcher. Jack has our sympathy. It is now Bro. S. G. Weldon, third Biltmore. making it a solid station. Congratulations to Bro. Ward. Cert. 1793. Charlotte Division, North End — Boys, keep after the nons and get them all lined up. The few here yet only need a little encouragement to get a card and help pay for the increase which benefits them as well as us. The electric block system north of Charlotte will probably close a few offices, but the old heads will have work as long as there is any on the division. Bro. Falls, third Belmont, off a few days, was relieved by Extra Alexander. Bro. McMillin bid jn second Spartanburg, and Bro. J. B. Scott second Concord. Bro. H. D. Cooksey is on second North Charlotte pending bulletin. H. D. Cooksey and George Nixon have returned from the “Big Four.’’ Cf.rt. 2277. Charlotte Division, South End — Bro. C. S. Bosworth, third Gainesville, off sev- eral days sick, was relieved by Bro. R. L. Echols, and Bro. A. P. Lawrence, third Cornelia, while off sick, by Bro. C. C. Harris. Bro. A. E. Stewart was assigned to third Fal.lis, vice Bro. B. F. Moss, there until filled. Bro. T. T. White, second Easley, off a few days recently, owing to the illness of his brother, was relieved by Bro. B. F. Moss. Bro. C. W. Berry assigned second Gainesville, Bro. F. A. Sheriff relieving him on third Alto until bid in. O. Bass, third Toccoa, while relieving Third Dispatcher Greenville, was relieved by Bro. B. F. Moss, who also relieved Bro. B. L. Rike, third Seneca, a few days, and later relieved Bro. \Y. R. Jones, third Suwanee. Bro. E. II. Brown, third Central, was- *lT .1 few days recently. Bro. W. M Cur. t- mi ,e!ie\rd II <J B'-ggs,. first Lula, a few dav-v Bro. I 11 TMli-nn, second Digitized by CiOOQle

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462 The Railroad Telegrapher. Liberty, off on account of death in the family, was relieved by Bro. H. L. Watkins. O. Bass, third Toccoa, on thirty days’ leave, relieved by Bro. B. F. Moss. Bro. J. F. Clyatt, third Lula, while having his eyes treated in Atlanta, was relieved by Bro. R. L. Echols. Bro. T. C. Poole, third Duluth, bid in third Alto. Bro. B. H. Johnson, second Central, relieved by Bro. A. P. Lawrence several days, relieved on third Cornelia by Bro. C. C. Harris. Bro. W. R. Jones, third Suwanee, off several days, relieved by R. W. Callahan. Bro. J. R. Westmoreland, third Ayersville, while attending court at Toccoa, was relieved by C. E. Herrine, a new man from the S. A. L. Bro. P. L. Turner, first Toccoa, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. R. L. Echols. Bro. O. R. Doyle, first Calhoun, while at Wash- ington was relieved by Bro. B. B. Cheek, relieved on second by Bro. K. W. Boggs, and he on third by Bro. F. A. Sheriff. Bro. E. H. Brown, third Central, while taking in Washington, Baltimore and New York, was iclieved by R. Boggs. Bro. A. P. Lawrence, third Cornelia, assigned to first as telegrapher-agent Alton, relieved by Bro. A. D. Ivie, reinstated, until bid in by Bro. C. Poole, of third Duluth. Boys, keep after that non working with or on cither side of you. Our regular meeting was held at Central on February 9th, with about twenty-three members present. Boys, come out to these meetings. We should have at least forty out every time. Line up the nous, brothers, and hustle up the delinquents. Individual effort means a solid front, which we can have if we work faithfully. We treat the nons too good. Remember, “No card, no favors," and don’t be afraid of hurting their feel- ings. Let each one do his part to help by sending in the application of the non working with him and paying up promptly yourself. Fraternally, B. W. Grant. It ashiniiton Division — This is a large division and the co-operation of the boys along the line will insure a good write- up every month. Let ine have the news by the 20th. 1 did not receive a single note for this issue. It was suggested that the Western Union should be willing to refund where an office has been overchecked. Such mistakes have put many dol- lars in its coffers which it is not entitled to. We should take this matter up as soon as p* s sible. The boys should show their appreciation of our new schedule by efficient service. Tile double tracking between Monroe and Am lierst will soon begin. This will take some of tip- work off of the boys at Monroe, the heaviest job on the division. N. L. Murphy bid in second Weyburn; Bro. C. S. McCleary, second Buena, and Bro. B. S'. Beale, Bristow agency. W. A. Nelson relieved F. L. Ford at Clifton a few nights. C. D. Lewis, who has been ill with fever, is recovering rapidly. J. L. Herrel, third Gilbert, was recently mar- ried. Congratulations. Extra men are scarce. Elma, Arrington and Montpelier, now advertised as regular positions, will take three more of them from the list. Bro. O. N. Hudson is on the sick list. W’e sincerely hope for his speedy recovery. R. D. Saffe gets third Cameron Run. This makes Monroe first vacant. I hope the boys will help me out next month so we may have a bet- ter write-up. P. A. McCleary, Div. Cor. Queen & Crescent Route (North). Alabama Great Southern Ry. — Our committee returned from Cincinnati and reported some success. We hope to make a com- plete settlement in a short while. We were glad to see the vote show up so well. It proves that the boys have some pride for themselves and want what is coming to them. The vote showed 98 per cent in favor of standing by the committee until it reached a settlement. The block jobs arc getting along well and hope they will continue to improve in the future. Sev- eral changes of the boys have been made but the writer is unable to give a correct lineup on them. G. S. Griffin, agent at Boligel, while attending court at Birmingham, was relieved by Bro. J. H. Anderson, first there, and he by R. E. Sullivan, of Meridian, Miss. Local Chairman Carter on his return from Cincinnati spent a few days hunting at his wife's home and then covered the entire division of the A. G. S., taking in new members and collect- ing the extra assessment and back dues with a lineup of about sixty-five. It is to the interest of all to get in line so Bro. Carter can see that they get what is coming to them. Be sure to send the local chairman copies of all your bids and he will then be in a position to help you out at any time. Do not depend on your local chairman to line up the nous, but go to work and help him all v*.»u can, as he has about all he can do besides the lining up, and we want to have every new man in before another write-up. We are glad to have with us Messrs. Utley and Holland from the N. C. & St. L. at Camden. Tenn., and hope they will have an up-to-date card within the next thirty days. I .i t me have all the changes and items bf in- terest for our write-up by the 20th of the month. J. 11. Anderson. D. C Digitized by Google

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463 The Railroad Telegrapher. t Queen 6. Crescent Route (South). Mr. Lewis, agent Delta Point, was relieved a few days by relief agent Hoge. Mr. Stamper, clerk West Monroe, gets Waverly agency. Mr. Feltz, Delhi, was a recent Monroe visitor. Bro. Boutz, Monroe yard, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Burdeaux, and he on second there by Mr. Allen, a new man. Mr. Goff, third trick dispatcher at Shreveport, is being relieved by Extra Dispatcher Hoge, and he by a man from the Western Union. We are glad to see that it is now Bro. “O” at Girard and Bro. *‘VN” at Delta Point, and hope some of the other boys will soon come in and help us out. The committee while in New Orleans secured a 3 per cent raise, which although quite small was greatly appreciated by all, coming at a time when the road has suffered great financial loss on account of the high water and overflow. We hope to do better when everything resumes nor- mal conditions. Brothers, send in your notes to your local chairman by the 20th and let's have a write-up in the journal each month. Brothers who are working with' a non, keep on after him until you land him. Don’t wait for your local chairman to do all the work. Ninety-Four. Chicago & North Western Ry. Minnesota Division — Waseca, Minn., Feb. 12, 1913- Mcmbcrs Minnesota Division, Greetings — At the recent meeting in Mankato, I resigned as division correspondent, and Bro. R. A. Pfcf- fcrle was elected. I have filled the office for three years, and whatever success I may have had is due largely to the boys who sent in the notes each month, and I take this opportunity to thank them, and ask that you all lend my suc- cessor every assistance possible in order that this division may be represented in every issue of The Telegrapher, by giving him the same loyal sup- port that you rendered me. Fraternally yours, D. J. Mahoney. Minnesota Division Notes — Look what the cat dragged in. Bro. D. J. Ma- honey has resigned and the duties of division correspondent has fallen upon my shoulders. I will surely appreciate the assistance of the brothers and boys on this division in sending me the news, even if it is only one item, as “every little added to what you have makes just a little- bit more,” and I wish to give this division as good a write-up as possible. Get after the nons. They reap the harvest the same as we, and ought to help to pay for the seed, and to till the soil. If there are any near you send his name and address to E. J. Thomas, local chairman, and he will do his best to convert them. By doing this you are helping yourself and the other brothers as well as the nons. If you have any grievances take them up with the chairman and he will have them adjusted for you. All the brothers who can should attend our meetings. When you once get the habit you will never want to be absent. Give the company the best of service. It is to your interest as well as your duty to do so. On bulletin: Second telegrapher at Lewiston and Mankato Jet., and third telegrapher Roches- ter, Minn. Bro. G. W. Ware, first St. Peter tower, on two weeks’ vacation at Minneapolis, Mantorville and Kasson, relieved by Bro. W. E. Segur, and he by W. H. Beyers. Bro. Segur was off several days sick. J. H. Furey, agent Stockton, Minn., has gone to California, relieved by his son, Bro. I. V. Furey, relieved by Mr. Dingier, later relieved by Mr. Betty. Bro. Ed. Zeches, second St. Charles, while off fighting th«: grippe, was relieved by B. C. Bur- row. Mr. Youngblood is at Minn. City nights. Bro. A. G. Bosshard, agent Dover, Minn., while attending a funeral at Winona, Minn., was re- lieved by Bro. C. A. Reiser. Bro. E. Murphy, relieved S. A. Wright, first Eyota, a few days owing to illness. Bro. Reiser went to New Ulm, relieved at Meriden by* J. W. Swanson. J. A. Richardson, with the W. U. in New York City, who formerly worked on this division, paid a few of the boys a call recently, en route to St. Louis. • Bro. H. Sorenson, first Kasson, was off a few days on the sick list. Bro. G. W. Cotton, at Rainbow Lake, New York, writes he will return May 15th. Bro. J. L. Westum, from the Watertown line, assigned agent Meriden, relieving our new Bro. C. A. Reiser there pending bulletin. It is now Bros. W. F. and J. A. Swanson at Judson, making that place solid. Bro. Suldendorf was relieved at Eagle Lake on account of sickness by J. G. Swanson, who then went to Mankato third. Bro. II. F. Jahnke took his assigned position on second Janesville, Minn., relieved at Traverse by Bro. O, Neitzel, from Omaha. Bro. Moulster has resigned third Lewiston and gone with the Milwaukee. Bro. Carpenter, Owatonna, off a few days ow- ing to sickness, relieved . by Operator Sawyer. Bro. II. E. Stellmacher, agent Courtland, was a recent New Ulm visitor, and Bro. R. A. Pfef- fcrle made a trip to Sleepy Eye recently. Bro. E. J. Dunn, third Tracy, has resigned and gone with the Soo line, relieved by Bro. Sud den dor f, relieved at Eagle Lake by Bro. C. A Reiser, who also relieved Bro. E. J. Thomas a: Zumbrota, while on committee work in Chicago. Jos. Everling, formerly at New Ulm and Yank- i"ii, S. D., on the Great Northern, is now in a hank at St. Paul. Digitized by CiOOQle

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464 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. A. F. Schmelze, relieved O. A. Prescott, first Sleepy Eye, on two weeks’ vacation. Bros. Pfefferle and Siegler, New Ulm, off with bad colds. Bro. Pfefferle relieved by Bro. C. A. Reiser, Siegler by J. A. Swanson. Reiser later relieved O. Hunt, agent Cambria, on vacation at Ivanhoe. Swanson later went to Judson and Mankato Jet. Mr. Flower, third New Ulm, whose wife was visiting in Chicago has received the sad news that her father, a lighthouse keeper on Lake Michigan was drowned. Bro. F. J. Galles. now with the Milwaukee, is visiting his parents at New Ulm. Bro. A. A. Armstrong, agent Canby, went to Comfrey, owing to the illness of his mother, re- lieved by Bro. E. C. Mielke. Mr. DeLonge bid in second Rochester. Bro. G. J. Entermann, is spending his vacation in California. Bro. Ludtke is now acting agent at Claremont. Bro. Murphy, of Eyota second, went to Chester to relieve Bro. Jones, while the wreck was being cleaned up there. H. T. Banks, freight agent Rochester, has gone South to look after land interests, relieved by a man from Mankato. Wish to thank all the boys who sent me news items. At the recent meeting in Mankato the follow- ing officers were elected: E. J. Thomas, local chairman; J. G. Johnson, local secretary and treas- urer and R. A. Pfefferle, division .correspondent. Parcel post, overtime and other important mat ters were discussed. Another meeting will be held in the near future, and I hope more of the brothers will be present. Bro. John L. Wcstrom bid in Meriden agency, vice Bro. E. L. Backstrom. Div. Con. Black Hills and N. & W. Divisions — Bro. D. Gustafson, Buffalo Gap, while at a fam- ily reunion in Hay Springs, Neb., was relieved by Mr. Lemberg, visiting there from Independence, Ore., Southern Pacific. Bro. J. C. Northrop has been appointed to division agent at Chadron, Neb. Bro. Ditzler, agent Smithwick, has returned from his vacation in Wisconsin with a better half. Congratulations. The Ladies’ Auxiliary will now have a new member. W. H. Baker, relieving W. D. King, agent Crawford, on vacation, is being relieved at Hot Springs by Helper G. W. Hackney. S. T. Skeen assigned Rapid City agency, vice L. E. E. Hill, transferred to Norfolk, Neb. H. H. St. John, agent St. Onge, S. D., on vaca- tion, is being relieved by J. F. Roler, first Rapid City, relieved by Bro. W. A. Behrens, and he on third there by Mr. Brown, of Newell. Bro. G. W. Cook, of Long Pine, Neb., is re- lieving Bro. W. L. Smith, second Rapid City. now in Ocean Park, Cal., getting married. The north line is almost solid. The brothers can secure a list of the few nous left on applica- tion to the writer. Let's get busy and land them. Ex-Bro. Bill Down, Deadwood ticket office, will soon resign /to assume charge of his ranch near Van Tassel, Wyo. Bro. Sawyer, second Ainsworth, was relieved by Mr. Culberson, from Oshkosh, who later relieved Bro. Morris Jensin while he relieved Bro. Huff back a few days. Bro. Ross, of Long Pine, and Bro. M. D. Smith, of Wayside, were both candidates for local chair- man at the Chadron meeting. After Bro. Ross received twenty-five votes he used his influence to elect Bro. Smith, to whom we all extend our heartiest support and best wishes. At a division meeting held at Chadron on Sun- day, January 26th, there were present thirteen members from the East, Wrest and North Divi- sions. The one-man positions and train service made it impossible for more to attend, but the spirit was there, and we feel that, although thirteen is considered an unlucky number, good work was done and a general understanding arrived at. The C. B. & Q. have a schedule in effect before the entrance of the parcel post. Our members should get one, and see what our brother co- workers on the “Q” are doing and receiving. All unite your best efforts and give satisfaction, ob- tain what is right and assist in bringing in all nons. Your hearty co-operation is solicited. Cmt. 503. P. R. C. & N. W. Division — Bro. Kochenderfer took a vacation recently. Bro. Higbee’s child is very sick. We hope for its speedy recovery. Fill out and promptly return the information blanks sent out by Local Chairman O. C. Hunter. He was recently transferred to Philip, relieving Bro. Schlekau, resigned and gone to Minnesota, owing to ill health. Bro. Hunter and family, before leaving Van Metre, were tendered a largely attended farewell and presented with a fine dining table as a token of the friendship and esteem by the people in and around Van Metre. Bro. D. Brown gets Van Metre agency, relieved at Nowlin agency by Harry A. Bradley. Bro. Hunter is a candidate for alternate to the Grand convention. Wc should like to see a man elected from west of the Missouri River once. Bro. Janvrin, at Wasta, does the washing for his wife now with his gas engine. Understand he is going to start a laundry. Bro. Young certainly ought to line up with us. Boys, how about lining up that non neighbor of yours. Dxv. Cor. Sioux City Division — Bro. C. J. Bowman has returned to Mondamin, Iowa, after six weeks with home folks at Leonidas, Mich. Me relieved F. D. Lamphere, agent Modale, while the latter visited his folks at Lincoln, Neb. Ex-Bro. S. B. Alloway, on this division eight years ago, is now at “Z” Movalley. We hope he will soon be with us again. E. Edwards, agent Sloan, Iowa, is going farm- ing in the spring. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 465 * Bro. Roach, Sargents Bluff, Iowa, relieved Bro. Schroder at Merrill, Iowa, while getting married. Congratulations. It is now Bro. C. M. Clark, who was let out of the W. U. at Sioux City. Business is very good along the Sioux City- Movalley line, with six to ten extras a day besides our regulars, and all large trains. Bro. Fenn, while in Chicago, was relieved at Holstein by Mr. Russell. Mark Feltus, of Cor- rectionville, was also in Chicago a few days on “official” business. The hard-shell nons are all anxiously inquiring about what’s coming to them on the new schedule. They have “it coming” all right, and will get “it” this time and no mistake. Our worthy secretary, Bro. Sheldon, is in the hospital at Ida Grove, recovering from an opera- tion for appendicitis. Bro. Haymond, who served on the committee after his return from Florida, helping to line up a nice wage scale for this division, later went “hunting” and “bagged” several wary ones. For the information of all concerned, there never was a better line-up on this division than now. Let’s keep it that way. Bro. Noe was a Des Moines visitor lately, but we were unable to learn who he was lobbying for before the legislature. Conductor Charles Berry, known and loved by everyone, died recently at his home in Tama. He had been on a pension for some time, owing to ill health. The boys have former Superintendent Towsley to thank for the removal of the double ticket win- dows and “speedways” at the various stations. It is certainly a great improvement. Evildoers will do well to fight shy of the Ida County court. Bro. Haymond and Section Fore- man Johnson are jurors. Bro. Linderman has resigned at Onawa and gone East, and Bro. Weller, resigned at Boyer, has gone to his Minnesota farm. We recently had a two-foot snowfall, the ther- mometer registering 14 below — the first real snappy spell. of the season. Conductor Lew Evans, who took a high dive from a boxcar near Movalley, alighting head first, was in a very serious condition for several days. However, he will probably look at the escapade with his* usual happy smile. In computing the new wage scale as applying to the various stations, it was found that condi- tions have changed more or less since the last gen- eral increase. Therefore, it was necessary to omit the increase at a few places, so as to put them on an even basis with stations of similar class. It was a difficult matter to put up a very hard fight at the present time at the majority of stations on the Mondamina and Hawardcn lines. However, several of the telephone jobs have been raised to the minimum and put under the schedule. It you did not get the increase you were looking for, remember that you are in no way barred from the better-paying jobs on the division when they are bulletined. Mr. Fixon, helper at various stations on the division, is now cashier at Ida Grove. Former Bro. G. A. Swanstrom assisted several days at Gowrie. He is now in the insurance busi- ness and doing well. Mr. Russell is at Gowrie now. Superintendent McClure was before the State railroad commission for several days at Des Moines in regard to the car situation. It is certainly gratifying to know that several of the former brothers have lined up again. Thanks to Brd. Noe for assistance. “Micky.” Madison Division — Bro. L. D. Brown, agent South Randolph, while visiting friends at Madison and Waukesha and taking in the €ights at Chicago, was relieved by J. S. Wagner, from the Minnesota Division. Bro. C. H. Mcrtens, agent Lowells, has resigned and is going to St. Louis, relieved by H. E. Gerth pending hulletin. D. Dwyer is on Friesland second, and A. H. Theil is on third. Bro. C. J. Elgas is at Arkdale agency pending bulletin. Bro. C. R. Schwartz, agent Sussex, on a few days’ vacation, was relieved by Leo M. Bctthuisen, a new man. Bro. J. E. Gardner, agent Dalton, while visiting relatives at Stratford and on a trip to Wausau, Chicago and Milwaukee, was relieved by Bro. P. B. McDonald, who later took a few days’ vacation, relieved by E. S. Smith on second, now on third there, vice Bro. J. M. Jenks, gone to Atkins, 111., on the new line. Harry Livesey, dispatcher at Friendship, was off a few days, relieved by Dispatcher H. A. Ueker. We are glad to see Dispatcher John Dolan back at Friendship, after an absence of three months on account of sickness. Dispatcher Ueker now re- sumes first again, Bro. F. M. Kccffe taking second, Ed Keeffe, extra, going to Sparta. Assistant Superintendent Byington has been pro- moted to superintendent at Boome, Iowa. He made many friends here, as he always does the square thing. He was succeeded by J. W. Layden at Friendship, who we congratulate on his well- earned promotion. Our genial chief, J. II. Hull, succeeds Mr. Layden as trainmaster at Baraboo, succeeded by E. P. Wright, and he by J. E. De- Sautelle, south end first trick dispatcher for sev- eral years, as night chief. These are all capable men and it shows what close application to one’s duties wili eventually lead to. Bro. W. R. Peterson visited his parents at Marquette, Mich., recently, and on resuming his work he went to third at Necedah, Bro. C. J. Schroth relieving him at Clyman Jet. third, having taken this on bulletin. Bro. H. M. Keeffe bid in Evansville second, Bro. S. S. Webster going to Baraboo second, vice Kilts, who went on first, vice O. S. Butterfield, who takes Bro. Hinner’s car tracer job, Charley taking third dispatcher’s job on the north end at Baraboo. Digitized by CiOOQle

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466 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. H. E. White, who relieved Bro. J. F. Dunklee, agent Roscoe, a few days, also relieved Bro. H. M. Keeffe at Evansville a few days on account of sickness. Bro. W. Frank, of Ablcmans, was also relieved on second Evansville. Bro. D. M. Stoner relieved Harry at Brooklyn third while he was away. Bro. J. J. Schleck bid in tower “CS” second, and Bro. W. W/ Brown third. Bro. L. C. Rains relieved while changes were being made. Bro. B. F.. Edwards, agent Wales, called to Sparta on business, was relieved by Bro. Hugh Roberts. Bro. C. C. Hinners and wife visited in Chicago recently. Bro. C. L. Wilcox, of Union Center, has been keeping the boys posted on his western trip with an interesting bunch of scenic cards from along the route. We hope Bro. Wilcox will return much benefited in health by his trip. W. B. Mc- Killip is relieving him at Union Center. Paul Schwarzc, stenographer for Superintend- ent E. E. Nash, has resigned to accept a position with the government at Bayfield, which he re- ceived under civil service appointment. Quite a number of the boys are taking civil service exam- inations for various positions, and some of them are leaving us for government jobs obtained in this way. W. F. Copeland, agent Jefferson Jet., has been confined to the house for some time. Billy Westphall, a former Madison Division agent and operator, is now with the Northern Pacific in Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Holden have our heart- felt sympathy in the recent loss of their infant son at Baraboo. Mrs. C. W. Hilliard, wife of Dispatcher Charles Hilliard, severely burned her hand and forearm recently. We are glad to note that the burns are healing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Vern R. Harding are the proud parents of a baby boy. Bro. E. J. Lang, agent Ipswich, is on vacation, relieved by C. L. Cottingham. Bro. J. H. Mcirer has returned to Hazel Green agency, after an extended vacation, relieved by Bro. C. A. Hummel. Bro. D. M. Stoner relieved Bro. H. D. White, at Brooklyn, while he relieved Bro. Mike Keefe, at Evansville, on the sick list. Bro. A. E. Kling relieved Bro. C. L. Rains at Chase tower. Bro. F. L. Bonnell, agent Edmund, while renew- ing acquaintances on the main line, was relieved by C. L. Cottingham. Bro. J. C. Van Auker, first Beloit, sick a few days, was relieved by Bro. J. S. Lewis, relieved on second by Harry White. Bro. W. Q. Ebert, agent Lavalle, was relieved by Bro. Stoner on a short vacation recently. Bro. A. C. Matzek, third Beloit, under the weather a few days, was relieved by L. K. Rich- ardson. Benton reopened as a day telegraph office C. F. Woods. Bro. E. Schmidt, agent Summit, off several days, was relieved by W. J. Riney, who also relieved Bro. R. E. Grilley at Wonewoc a few days. Drv. Co*. Wisconsin Dk’iston — Bro. H. B. Hamlet, first “SO” Janesville, and Bro. F. A. Trull were in the Windy City recently, the latter visiting relatives. George Graves, ticket agent Woodstock, on six months’ leave, takes charge of the combined tele graph and telephone office located uptown,* re- lieved by Miss Mae Rcil, Zion City, pending bul- letin. Bro. Theo. Davis, agent Crystal Lake, whi’e visiting at Dover, Ky., with relatives, was re- lieved by Bro. G. A. Steward, of first, and he by Bro. L. W. Woodbury, of Barrington, relieved by Bro. C. A. Davis. Later Bro. Woodbury visited frieyids at Muscoda, Wis., and his parents at Alden. F. E. Staab, from third Allis and Barrington, is now at Highwood, he relieved Bro. Regan, of Capron. several weeks recently. Local Chairman Coburn, second Harvard, ap- pointed a few months ago, is serving on the com- mittee at Chicago and lining up the nons and delinquents on this division. Bro. Coburn’s live wire and whirl-wind methods are bringing in the nons as never before in the history of our divi sion since we began to organize twelve years agr>. On the “K. D.,” Kenosha to Rockford, all are solid except the agent at Capron and three be tween Harvard and Kenosha. Let the good work go on. “No card, no favors.’’ Live up to our motto boys, and we will win before long. Bro. Price is relieving Bro. Coburn, at HarvarJ, with C. A. Wells on third. Brothers, send your dues at once to Bro. I. R Kempkes, general secretary and treasurer, Nevada, Iowa, and get your new card. Our committee is in session and needs all the aid, financially, we can give it to secure better working conditions and a higher wage scale for us. Mail any news of importance, births, marriages, deaths, changes, etc., to Bro. Coburn, at Harvard, not later than the 20th. Thanking you for the same. With best wishes, Div. Co*. OUR ENGINES. (By Charles P. Regan.) Of all the classes now that passes In our engines up to date, The classes E and classes Z, On passenger and freight. But as we note the little goat, For many years in our devotion, Now sighs, alas! When e’er she pass, That powerful monkey motion. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 467 She rushes by with pressure high Toward her destination, Day and night when in her flight And wanting no vacation. The monster great that’s built of late, Now thrills us with emotion, With compound chest she stands the test, This side rod monkey motion. In years long back the diamond stack. The little sixteen gauge; Once so dear like our old pioneer, Is numbered with the age. But our modern steed is full of greed, Whenever put in motion; And full of power from hour to hour, This so-called monkey motion. They fired with wood when times were good. No oil or coal was burned; They used to make the old steam brake. And one the fireman turned. Quiet as a mouse, young Westinghouse, The air-brake did apply. Now the aeroplane is our next train, Monkey motion in the sky. Northern Wisconsin Division — Bro. Bruner, Kaukauna, resigned, relieved by Bro. Panzer, third Burnett Jet., and he by Mr. Pesky, a new man from Sheboygan Falls. Latter job was bid in by Bro. Kuenzi, second Milton Jet. Mr. Pesky, going to second Milton Jet. extra, and Bro. Panzer back to third Burnett Jet. A. B. Butler, second Watertown, visiting at his home in Fond du Lac, relieved by J. A. But- ler, a new man from Soo line. Bro. Zuelke, while in Chicago a few days on committee work, was relieved by Mr. Richards, who later went to dispatcher’s office. No Fond du Lac nights while Bro. Ramsom relieved Bro. Haberkorn on first Fond du Lac, off a few days sick. Bro. Heger, of Grand Rapids, bid in first Fort Atkinson. Bro. Mack and Mr. Harloff, South Oshkosh, while off a few days were relieved by Mr. McCar- thy, a boomer. Bro. Vogel, second Appleton Jet., resigned, gone with Soo line, relieved by Mr. Richards. Nearly all the telegraphers will be benefited by a $2.50 raise in the new schedule. Try and land that non. Black Wolf was opened up with Bro. Steercs on first. C. Kudy, Div. Cor. Lake Shore Division — Pay all your dues, including your local dues promptly. Don’t be impatient, but give us your support, so our meetings can be held regularly, and the hall rent paid. Everyone should help the new local chairman all they can to line up the few nons left, and in every other way possible. Each member take a few moments of his spare time and drop the division correspondent all the news possible and make our division a live one. Business has been good on the Lake Shore all winter, making plenty of work for us. We have had very little snow so far, and trains have been running pretty well on schedule time. A large attendance is expected at our next meeting, which will probably be held soon. Mountain agency is on bulletin. Bro. J. Scdlack, agent Cleveland, spent a few days at his home at Maribel. Ed. Kratzer is back at “FO” nights. Bro. G. M. Knudson, second Calumet yard, was off a week with la grippe, and Bros. Heinig and Smith doubled. Bro. A. W. Erdman, Cleveland, and Bro. Hau- lotte, agent Newton, were recent visitors at Mani- towoc. News has been received here of the death at Neenah ot Harry S. Carr, who worked on thi* division seven or eight years ago. No notes from the north end. Boys, send any- thing you can to G. M. Knudson, 1215 Franklin St., Manitowoc, Wis., before the 20th of each month and he will see that it is published. Cert. 766. Chicago Terminal District — The Chicago Terminal District is probably some- what of a news item to a great many members of the C. & N. W., but it is here to stay. We now have an organization to be proud of, but are not yet satisfied, and are taking steps to have a sched- ule agreement. We are at the threshold of a new era for the lcvermen in the Chicago Terminal. Bro. John Edwards, of Division street tower, has another arrival in his family. Congratulations. Bro, H. S. Goebel, relieved by Edwin Rohlinger at Mayfair, has taken third Sangamon street, vice D. Wiltsie, resigned. Two nons, both new men, at Rose Hill tower. Bro. De Decker, of Rose Hill, took Wilmette tower nights. Bro. Harlan, of Lake street tower, rcl'eved O. A. Fries, night director there. Bro. Wilcox was off a few days with a severe cold, and Bro. Freeman a week with stomach trouble. Both are improving. Every member should help to line up the few remaining nons in this district. The local chair- man will cover the territory again shortly, but he needs your help in order that we may have a solid organization. Brothers, kindly send any news you have to the local chairman by the twentieth, so we can have a write-up each month. Remember, the motto of the Chicago Terminal District is: "Every man a member.” Local Chairman. Colorado Midland R. R. k show at Denver. Bro. K n ■ 1< of Divide, hid in third Colorado City. Digitized by CiOOQle

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468 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Coldiron was off four days while his baby was sick. Bro. Brutton is contemplating a trip East. Dispatcher Carden expects to be back soon, and it feeling much better, which we are glad to hear. Bro. Strimple bid in “CR” nights, vice Cunning- ham. The new seniority list is just out and is very much appreciated by all the boys, as we can now see just how we stand. Bro. Sharp was off a week on account of the death of relatives. He has our sympathy in his bereavement. Dispatcher Hock, while off on account of the sickness of his child, was relieved by Bro. Crutch- field. Bro. L. A. Taylor relieved Sharp a few days. Boys, keep after the nons and we will soon have all the desirable men in. Bro. Collier has gone to Texas, relieved by Bro. Coldiron. General Manager Vallery and Superintendent Phelps were over the road a few days ago, and the latter is now on a trip to California and other points of interest. No news from the west end. I am indebted to Bro. Taylor for all the news I received. Wake up, boys. Send in some items, so we can have a good write-up. One from each member would help a whole lot. Remember, “No card, no favors,” but if you want to call a man names, write him a letter — don't do it on the wires. Cmt. Western Maryland Ry. The telegraph office at Lap has been closed. Be sure to get a new card, so that when the committee faces the "big guns” you show 'em what you're made of. If you will assist us in getting a few items by the twentieth, we will have a write-up each month. Send them to W. M., Ohio Pyle. He will do the rest. Hull and Ernest went to Green after finishing up at the Stewarton slide. • We had a nice time and a good turnout at our last meeting in Cumberland. Bro. Miller, our local chairman, has resigned as agent Garrett and gone with the B. & O. Bro. Stiffler, first Greenwood, has resigned and gone to the B. & O. also. We wish them both success on the other side of the Yougli. The writers sincerely thank Bros. Lynch and Bleau for their assistance in this write-up. Come again. Confluence and first Greenwood are up for bids. J. W. Griffey has been promoted to trainmaster, vice H. W. Shark, appointed superintendent ot terminals, with headquarters at Baltimore. Agent Bro. W. H. Gill, at “SY,” now looks after the telegraphing from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m.; second trick man works from 2 p. m. to 1 1 p. m., and third from 11 p. m. to 8 a. in. — nine hours each — first being abolished, Bro. B. B. Bleau going back on third. Bro. R. W. Lynch, second there, was off sick with mumps nearly a month, relieved by Miss Belle Shipley. Bro. I. K. Skidmore, second G. C. Jet., bid in first Colmar tower. Bro. R. E. Wiseman works eleven hours since they took off the second and third tricks at “FG.” Bro. H. D. Rinehart bid in third Deal, and J. F. Hershberger second. Later C. B. Kelley bid in third. Bro. I. K. Skidmore, second G. C- Jet., bid in Davis, W. Va., and G. C. is up for bids. Bro. Marsh, agent Garrett, is all alone now, the other telegrapher there having been taken off. Bro. G. W. Kerr is now agent and first trick man at Rockwood, the first trick telegrapher hav- ing been taken off there. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Certs. 213 and 230. Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Ry. Pittsburgh Division — Mr. E. W. Locke, second Savan, off sick a week, M. C. Bowers relieving him. Bro. Daugh- erty took suddenly sick February 1st. Bros. Mc- Cardell and Sloan were compelled to work twelve hours. Bro. R. M. Flick has returned to work after being off three months on account of sicknesa. Glad to see Bobby back again. Bro. Burrell relieved him. Bro.^ J. M. Thompson bid in first at “DX,” C. L. Wallace deciding to stay at Fenelton. Bro. D. E. Weis was off several days on account of sickness. Bro. Moose is now with the B. & O. at Balti- more. Mr. Fullerton, third Stanley, has resigned. Bro. J. H. Whitehead is on the C. P. Bro. C. P. Schrecongost, first Echo, has ac- cepted the position with H. C. Watson, D. F. A. at Pittsburgh. Bro. Brooks is now on first Echo, Bro. W. R. Schrecongost on second and Mr. Griffin on third. The new station at Stanley is certainly a credit to the road, and we are proud of it — all the latest improvements. Next — C. & M. Jet. The phones on the Indiana and Clearfield branches are in operation and seem to be giving good service. If the railroad companies would take care of the telegraph lines the way they do the phones, they would not need to go to the expense of putting in the phones. Several men are under suspension on account of sleeping on duty. Boys, you must keep awake. You are paid for working eight hours and have no one but yourselves to blame if you lose out for not attending to business. Bros. McCarten, Iselin and Heinbach attended the meeting at Punxsutawney on January i8tb. If these two boys can come from the extreme end of the two branches, it certainly seems strange that you boys so close can not be present a few hours every two or three months and give your local chairman some encouragement. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 469 Bro. E. L. Koehler, on ten days’ vacation re- cently, was relieved by R. E. Miller, relief agent. Luthersburg agency, newly opened, is in charge of George Mignot, the husky agent. There is a bunch of telegraphers on this division who have been here for years without cards. There is no excuse for them. It is the duty of every man to stick to his fellow workmen. He should not have to be coaxed, but get right in the harness and pull with them. These old nons say: “Why should I come in? The Order never did anything for me." If I wero one of them 1 wouldn’t have the nerve to allow a man to relieve me after being on duty only eight or nine hours, but would work thirteen or fourteen hours %every day, and I wouldn’t have the nerve either to accept my check until it was reduced to what the wages were when the Order got them raised, nor would I have the “gall” to reach out my hand for the raises or accept the better working conditions 1 didn’t help to get. It is hard enough to keep things going right when all pull together, without having to drag a lot of nons along and pay their way and fight to keep their end up. They do nothing but knock and wonder when we are going to get them an- other raise. Brother, get after that non in your office. Show him how much stronger a solid divi- sion would be. Every brother get a member, and we soon will be solid. Everybody get a card now, all pull together, forget the past, and look for- ward to the future. “Bob.” Rochester Division — Bro. Swain, the agent, is all alone in the new station at Scottsville. Two telegraphers in addition to Bro. Frawley, agent, have been put on at Garbutt; first bid in by Bro. Lustyk and second by Mr. Welch. A telegrapher has also been put on at Pavilion with Bro. Gilboy, agent, Mr. Foley getting the place. Wyoming has had two tricks closed, .and Bro. M. M. Yule, the agent, is now a twelve-hour man. Bro. J. C. Dundon, agent Warsaw, is located downtown in the new freight house, and ex-Bro. Childs is assistant agent on the hill, with Bro. Austin on first, Davern on second, and Bro. Loomis on third. Mr. Cassidy bid in Bliss third. Two tricks were put on at Eagle on account of the manual block. Sister Conshafter is agent, with Mr. Berry on second and Hammes on third. Two tricks have also been put on at Freedom. Bro. Allen is agent, Mr. Teal bid in second and Mr. Cornish third. Elton is a new manual block station, with Bro. Youngs on first, Mr. Hall on second and Mr. Grawlin on third. Bro. Loomis, at Warsaw, was recently married. Best wishes. Brothers, a good many of the new men put on recently are nons. The local chairman can not get around to see them all. and it's your duty to get them in. You can get the necessary blanks from Agent Bliss. This month it only costs $7.83 and next month $7**7. Some have already prom- ised to join, but are a little slow; so get busy, boys, as we have no time to lose, and if you don’t want to be on the list of nons, now is the time to send in your dues. Local Chairman. Illinois Central R. R. Anna, III., March 3, 1913- To All Concerned: In accordance with my circular-letter of Febru- ary 11, 1913, the ballots cast for the election of officers of Division No. 93 were opened and counted by Bros. Michael, Cameron, House, Noble and Avett, who w’ere appointed by Bro. Mulhall for that purpose. The following, having received the highest number of votes, were declared elected: Chicago Terminal — Local chairman, J. P. Die- mer, 6312 Greenwood avenue, Chicago, 111. Illinois Division — Local chairman, W. H. Mor- rison, Ran toy 1, 111.; delegate, W. H. Morrison; alternate, R. S. Chamberlain, Chicago, 111. St. Louis Division — Local chairman, G. E. Chance, Mounds, 111.; delegate, G. E. Chance; alternate, R. L. Shannon, Anna, 111. Springfield Division — Local chairman, Wesley Stone, Marine, 111,; delegate, Wesley Stone. Indiana Division — Local chairman, C. J. Walker, Newton, 111.; delegate, C. J. Walker; alternate, E. E. Boyer, Poseyville, Ind. Wisconsin Division — Local chairman, Walter Kelly, Minonk, III.; delegate, Walter Kelly; alter- nate, S. A. Frank, Seward, 111. Minnesota Division — Local chairman, J. H. Wells, 1091 Main street, Dubuque, Iowa; dele- gate, J. H. Wells; alternate, C. T. Coffey, Dubuque, Iowa. Iowa Division — Local chairman, E.* W. Hill, Aurelia, Iowa; delegate, E. W. Hill; alternate. A. M. Garrick. Webster City, Iowa. Kentucky Division — Local chairman, C. A. Mul- hall, Clarkson, Ky. ; delegate C. A. Mulhall; alter- nate, C. D. Layman, Leitchfield, Ky. Tennessee Division — Local chairman, E. Cos- grove, Martin, Tenn.; delegate, E. Cosgrove. Mississippi Division — Local chairman, J. E. Bull, Grenada, Miss.; delegate, J. E. Bull; alternate. H. R. Weston, Starkville, Miss. Louisiana Division — Local chairman, J. W. Mil- ler, 217 S. Cortez street, New Orleans, La.; dele- gate, J. W. Miller; alternate, J. G. Hayes, Chat- awa, Miss. Memphis Division — Local chairman, R. R. Green, Doddsville, Miss.; delegate, R. R. Green. Vicksburg Division — No election. New Orleans Division — Local chairman, “No election;” delegate, W. E. Daugherty, Port Gib- son, Miss.; alternate, W. E. Daugherty. In accordance with Section 71 of the Constitu- tion, the officers elected will assume their respec- tive duties immediately. With best wishes, I am, Yours fraternally, R. L. Shannon, General Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by GiOOQle

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470 The Railroad Telegrapher. Louisiana Division — After a series of conferences, beginning Janu- ary 6th and ending February 15th, with an in- terruption of ten days, taking strike vote, the general committee signed up a new contract, effective March ist. A great many concessions were obtained in the rules, which means better working conditions and more money, and in ad- dition to a nice increase on the wage scale, which brings up the minimum and low joints. The com- mittee did exceedingly well. The intelligent ma- jority know that a great house can not be erected in a day or a month, and that all schedules are made with the view of doing the greatest good to the greatest number, so let’s get down to busi- ness and show the "DOC” our appreciation by increasing our batting average. A few of the things we should have gotten this time, we will perhaps get next time. It is gratifying to note the small number of changes on the division, which indicates that the "rolling stone” (rounder) has been almost elim- inated, which is an argument to the company that it pays to deal with a labor organization, thus always retaining a force of good, reliable men. Bro. Fred Adis, who bid in third Harahan Junc- tion, later bid in 4th “FD,” New Orleans. A check of the new seniority list shows 95 per cent membership. We must make it 99 per cent; the “freak” on the Yazoo District keeps us from reaching the goal. Boys, go after the agent at Madison and a couple of telegraphers — ask the local chairman for their names. As you will note by Bro. Shannon’s report, Bro. Miller was re-elected local chairman and dele- gate, and Bro. J. G. Hayes, alternate, to the Baltimore convention in May next. A disastrous fire at Jackson, Miss., first of February, destroyed the freight house, sheds, office and records of the I. C. Total loss estimated at $100,000. Bro. H. P. Hungate, agent Summit, Miss., slipped away to old Tennessee recently, bringing back a i;ucen, and now Harry is the happiest boy ever. The Fern wood. Miss., agency (non-tclegraph station) was included in new schedule, and Bro. C. S. Rand is some tickled, especially over the vacation and Sunday overtime clause. It pays to invest in a good labor organization like the O. R. T. A temporary all-night office has been opened at Forloin, Miss., on Yazoo District, with Mr. Lale Kemp as the victim. Bro. George Gouldman, manager McComb, has resumed after a week in Crescent City enjoying the theaters and good eatables. “U” says the eight-hour day for “MO” is fine, but the attrac- tions in New Orleans are marvelous. Senor F. K. Martin, first Nogan, says he is glad the O. R. T. did not overlook his station. When it comes to feeding out of the O. R. T. trough, F. K. is in a class by himself. Members are requested to send notes for write-up to local chairman, who will turn them over to the correspondent before the aoth of each month. Let’s have a good write-up each month; don’t overlook the “wedding bells,” “stork” and other important items. Div. Coa. Tennessee Division — The general committee has concluded its labors in Chicago, and returned with a new schedule with a few changes, which should be of great benefit to a good number on the division, also a fairly good increase in wage scale. Study it carefully, get all there is coming to you and in return give the company all there is coming to it. Men working ten hours or more, should watch the Sunday overtime. The article covering this is very plain and can not possibly be misunderstood. If business keeps up until next fall and we keep up our present membership and get the nons lined up, we hope to then secure a still better revision, i Everyone should remember that ioo per cent membership will bring up too per cent wages, so let us all pull together, it is our mutual interest to do so. Pay the 1913 dues promptly and show our appreciation for what the Order h& done, is doing and will do for us. Do not wait to be dunned repeatedly by the general secretary and treasurer and the local chairman, but pay your dues like any other just debt. There is not a non-member on this division but has been benefited by the revision of schedule just received, and there is absolutely no excuse for anyone in the service remaining out any longer. There are a number of beginners on the division who are now eligible to membership, and each member on the division should take an active part in securing them as additions to the organi- zation. A list of non-members can be secured at any time from the general secretary and treasurer or the local chairman. Every member working with a non-member or on either side of him, should lend every effort to line them up. They have no good reason for staying out when they accept the good things that come with the schedule with open arms and at the expense of the good loyal members who have made our present conditions what they are. We need every non working a schedule position in our organization. Let the next six months see the Tennessee Division solid. We can do it, so let all be up and doing. Bro. W. P. Williams, telegrapher at Krebs, Ky., now holds Certificate No. 2519, in Division No. 93, and all should treat him accordingly. We are always glad to receive active young men into the organization. Try and get some more, Bro. Sul- livan. Other divisions are increasing their semi-annual dues, hut No. 93 has not seen fit to make any increases just yet. so keep in good standing, bring in the nons, and the stronger we are the better success we will have in securing increases the next revision. E. Cosgrove, Local Chairman. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 471 Yasoo & Mississippi Valley Division — Bro. E. E. Maddux, agent Harrison, was re- lieved, while in New Orleans attending the carni- val, by Night Agent McCaleb, assisted by W. G. Maddux. Bro. P. E. Bond, from Reserve, La., is now on second Harrison. Dispatcher W. O. Blair, while attending court, was relieved by Bro. W. H. Shields, recently pro- moted to dispatcher, and he by Bro. G. B. William- son, of Burnside, La. Bro. Heirtzler went to the wreck near Yokena, where several cars were derailed, which caused all passenger trains to detour via Jackson and A. & V. Miss Mary Holliday, the efficient agent at Red Lick, Miss., while in New Orleans to the Mardi Gras, was relieved by Bro. Lewis. Bro. W. S. Owen, ticket agent Natchez, is now in the same capacity at Helena. Ark., relieved by Bro. H. J. Griffin, of Vicksburg. Bro. J. Cooper, of Garyville, La., has traded positions with Bro. E. Priest, of Slaughter, trans- fer being a mutual* agreement. Bro. Baker, of Stampley, has resigned and accepted some kind of employment at Fayette. If it's making love, he’s an artist in that line. If you don’t believe it, ask me. B. M. Doyle. Minnesota Division^— Wake up, boys, and let’s hear from all of you, and wake up the few nons left. Some are sure hard to get. If that last cartoon wasn’t strong enough, hit ’em again. Bro. W. H. Weaver, agent Osage, finally got a six months’ leave asked for a year ago or more; relieved by Bro. Patric. He went to the Isle of Pines to look after his land. Bro. Sam Norman, first Waverly, also got six months’ leave, relieved by Bro. Pack, of Jesup. Bro. Jaspcrson, formerly on third Charles City, is now with the short line there, called the C. C. W. Ry. Bro. Kotowski is now on third Charles City, relieved on second Glenville by Bro. Shum- mel. The brothers arc having a hard time to get re- lieved these days, owing to the scarcity of teleg- raphers. Come on, boys, wake up and let’s have a write-up each month. A. T. Chicago Great Western R. R. Northern Division — Bro. G. F. Morrill, agent Empire, bid in Ran dolph agency, and Bro. Joe Lennon, of Taopi. bid in Empire. General Secretary-Treasurer Norris has re- turned to Invergrove. J. F. Keyes, who was relieving him, relieved Bro. Kinnc, on third, a few days, later going to Cannon Falls. Stanton nights closed, owing to the scarcity of men. On account of your correspondent having been away several weeks the write-up is very short this month. I hope the brothers will send in all the news they can so we can have a better one next month. Div. Cor. Southern Diinsion — There seems to be a splendid chance to get some good ideas from the way the order of en gineers, firemen and trainmen deal with the rail- road magnates. We send our committees to con- fer with a single road at a time with the result that it sometimes takes six months or a year to get anything at all, and when through, in a great many cases, we get very little. These other railroad organizations go up in a body against fifty-two or more railroads at a time, and you note there is something doing, or Mr. Govern- ment will take a hand. We should learn a lesson from this. That movement even affected the markets. In our cases we are told to strike, that our places will be filled in a day or so. Why should we not go at them the same way as the other railroad orders do. Let us wake up. Some one else write on this. Cert. 17. Southern Dizision Notes — Bro. L. E. Walters, from Division 53, worked at Blockton until regular man was appointed. It is Bro. II. F. King, second Conception now, and we are sure glad to see him in line. Also Bro. E. B. Lusk, at Rea, whom we are also glad to welcome. Bro. N. C. lies, Division 23, was called to Diagonal recently on account of the illness of his father Bro. W. E. lies. Bro. E. O. Spicer, from Division 93, is relieving Bro. W. E. lies while he is sick. We all wish for an early recovery. Mr. Wallace, third Diagonal, is also on the sick list, relieved by Mr. Gibson, a new man. Bros. M. J. Walker, of Division 77, and E. O. Spicer, of Division 93, transferred to Division 96 this month. Bro. J. W. Lord, agent Conger, has been hav ing a great deal of sickness in his family lately. Bro. Walter Wilson, agent Conception, res gned to accept a position as assistant agent for the C. B. & Q. Ry. at Clarinda, Iowa. We all wish Walter success. We are always sorry to lose such worthy brothers. He was relieved by Bro F. M. Stevens, agent Waterloo. Mr. Leach is on vacation, relieved by Bro. T. H. Guggerty. from Division 23. Bro. A. L. Coleman is back to his old post after spending some time in Chicago on business. Bro. Leverich gets second Reinbeck and Bro. L. E. Walters third Blockton. Second Marshall- town and third Rcinbeck now bulletined. Bro. W. A. Miller is on vacation, relieved by A. E. Gibson. The student at “NF.” has quit. Mr. Leach and Relief Agent Benjamin wen mentioned in the January write-up as brothers Neither of these gentltmen are up to date at the present time. W. F. Hadder, at “RO,” Kansas City, for the past six months is now on second Shops. The nons who got an increase should nme-mbe that it was secured throne'll ■ u: . "mmittoi . Kail roads are not in the habit uf gtmtine imnases Digitized by CiOOQle

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472 The Railroad Telegrapher. voluntarily. Brothers, get after the four or five nons on this division and also pay your dues promptly so as to hold our schedule. The line will probably be telephonized shortly and we must keep well organized and stand firm. The system is better organized now than ever before, but we want the line solid. Remember, “no card, no favors.’* Where is that bunch of news items that I was promised from the north end for this month 3 Don’t forget it next month, boys. , Cert. 475, Div. Cor. Seaboard Air Line Ry. (ieorgia Division — In a series of monthly meetings covering a period of the past nine months, the superintend- ents, trainmasters and chief dispatchers of seve al divisions of the Seaboard, have been invited t attend, and we have met a generous response. We would be glad to see this movement spread, and would thank the journal to take editorial notice of it, as it is acknowledged by all that these joint meetings are conducive of much good. Our officials assure us that there has been a marked improvement in the service, and in this way the company’s interests have been advanced. The men are enthusiastic over these meetings, as these “heart-to-heart” talks with our officials encourage a feeling of fellowship and goodwill, and we all learn that our interests are mutual, our aims identical, a spirit of co-operation is to be fostered, and that antagonism can be success- fully eliminated. Our regular meeting in January, held at Labor Temple, Atlanta, Ga., was well attended, there being fifty -five members present. We were given an interesting lecture on ac- counts by Traveling Auditor J. M. Elliott. Mrs. E. B. Smith, president L. A., gave us an interest ing and encouraging address. > Bro. O. D. Gorman, general chairman of the A. B. and A., was a visitor, but by an oversight was not formally introduced. We owe the brother an apology, as he should have had the recogni- tion that lie justly deserves. President Darby, of the Atlanta Federation of Trades, was introduced, and gave us a talk, urging federation with that body. Part of our meeting partook of the nature of a love feast, when our Local Chairman Frank Taylor, Lawrcnceville, Ga., in his own inimitable way, presented our superintendent, G. R. Carlton, with a beautiful “Shriner’s pin,” in behalf of the members of the O. R. T. of the Georgia Division None but members of the Order subscribed. Mr. Carlton, in well-chosen words, returned his thanks, and then in a reminiscent way, gave us an extended talk, that was both interesting and encouraging. We heard a brother express himself, “I hope Mr. Carlton will wear that pin the longest day he lives, and I hope to sec it as an ornate object on the lapel of the coat of the general manager of the Seaboard some day." I understood what he meant. Do you? Cert. 22$. A. B. District — A FEW HINTS. (By Cert. 225.) If you’re an “ugly duckling” with a “face to stop a clock,” A maudlin pessimist, who is always on the “knock,” You can change the situation, and reap a . rich reward, “Dig up the necessary” and get an Order card. If your disposition’s “sour,” with a continuous “grouch,” If your attire is shabby, and you are dubbed a “slouch,” If you’re “like dumb, driven cattle,” your whole life a canard, “Dig up thfc necessary” and get an Order card. If you are parsimonious, with a dull and sordid mind, Not caring for associates, not even of your kind. There’s still hope for redemption, and that with this regard, “Dig up the necessary” and get an Order card. If you are “chicken hearted,” with a weakness in your spine, If you lack moral courage to — with us — “get in line;” These are common failings, but you are not de barred, “Dig up the necessary” and get an Order card. If your complexion's faded, if your conscience now is dead, If you’ve vague delusions, and by false hopes led, Turn from the path that’s rocky, leave the lot that’s hard, “Man can’t live on bread alone,” get an Order card. For when your life is ended, and you’ve never “got in line,” And whpn you’ve reached the “pearly gate” — confronted by this sign: “No card, no favors” (these words to you seem hard), When Peter asks you for it, you’ll wish you had a card. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. The general meeting held at Marquette on March 2d was lively as it is possible to make them. J. Anderson, a new man, is at Bergland nights. Gurney agency has been opened, with L. V. Phelps as agent, and Sutherland has been re- opened, with Mr. Belding, a new man, in charge. Bro. Fuchs, Saxon third, off sick, relieved by G. U. Gardner. We wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. Grau is back at Iron River. Bro. Sinclair, of Sanborn, got a few hours’ overtime the other night on account of an accident n the Sanborn hill. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 473 Bro. Etton is doing a rushing business at Supe- rior "WS," keeping track of the heavy tonnage moving from the head of the lakes. Lots of busi- ness is what we like to see. Let us all help our able dispatchers to keep it moving by answering our calls promptly and giving the company the best service possible. Wctmore has had a third trick added on account of increased business. Boys, line up all the nons and make our division solid, and we can soon have a schedule to be proud of. Get after the man next to you; see if he is carrying a card. If not, show him thtf bene- fits to be derived by being a member. In many cases a little encouragement will do wonders in getting a man to join. Do not let any of them say they were never asked. Those who have not paid their dues th:s year remit at once and keep the good work going. \V e can make Division 116 solid by June 30th if every brother will do his part. Bro. McCarty is at Bibon nights, with Bro. Zeiglcr on first. Mr. Hawes, second Ishpeming. was off a few days on account of sickness. Can not say who is relieving. Boys, send me a few items by the twentieth, so we can have a good write-up every month. “Mack,” Div. Cor. “Soo Line” Ry. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Amherst agency, second and third Medina Jet. and “JD” nights are up for bids. Bro. A. D. Hartley is now settled on his farm at Dexter, Iowa, relieved on third Lake Villa by Bro. C. II. Bowman, from the C. M. & St. P.. pending bulletin. Bro. J. M. Webber, agent Theresa, on sick list several weeks, was relieved by Bro. A. A. Haag, relieved on second by M. M. McCollougb, later resigned, relieved by Vogel, from the C. & N. W. J. W. Hancock bid in Superior exclusive agency, relieved on Manitowoc agency by VV. A. Graham, relieved as agent at Waupaca on bid by F. B. Roe. Emil Schultheis, agent Fremont, made a business trip to Oshkosh recently. Bro. B. C. Jenkins, third Stockton, off a few days, was relieved by Brundt, from the G. B. & W., later resigned and gone to the C. M. & St. P. I was unable to get a line on all the changes this month. Out of about a dozen requests for items, I received one answer — from Bro. Wilson. Help us to have a good write-up by sending the changes, etc., before the 20th, and keep after the desirable nons and try to line them up. The writer works with Mr. Buttke, a non who has been too hard to land even by our worthy general chairman. Bro. Lewis, lie is perfectly willing to accept the increased pay, etc., that someone else has worked and helped to pay for, and then "hollers” to outsiders because he didn't get more. “No card, no favors.” Jack Frost, Div. Cm. Chicago Division, Northern District — The telephone has been installed on the main line of this division and is being used for the movement of trains (when working), which is the same old song, although the officials as a general thing insist that it is always working, but at that it does not come up to the old reliable Morse. Colfax was made a continuous office the first of the year, with Bro. G. A. Harsh on first, G. Hilson on second, and Bro. Alvin Hilson on third. Expect to make this station solid, as Mr. Hilson has promisee) to join in the near future. Cylon was also made a continuous office the first of the year, with Bro. Hoffman on first, Bro. Daniels on second, and Mr. Ripplinger on third, who says the organization never did him any good, but he has just been moved off a split trick, brought about by the last revision of the schedule. Mr. Phillippi, a new man, is at Jewett tempo- rarily. Two men at Downing, one at Emerald, one at Jewett and one at Owen promise to get cards next payday. We should see they keep their promises It is now Bro. North at Downing, and Agent Moore promises to be in by next month. ( ' Bro. Daniels, of Cylon, has secured two applica- tions this month — Mr. North at Downing, and Mr. Clark at Boyceville. General Chairman Lewis was at Cylon recently m the interest of the Order. Bro. Bishop bid in Somerset agency, vice ex Bro. Deahofe, resigned and gone with the G. N. at St. Paul. Ex-Bro. Shannon, on second Somer- set, resigned, and refused to come into the fold. The brothers should all get busy on the nons and get credit for the $2 on their dues for each application .they turn in accompanied with the necessary amount. There is room for improve- ment on this division, in order that wc will not be the weakest one on the system. Cert. 94- Minnesota Division — Bro. C. W. Spurzem is now agent at Camden Place. F. A. Swanson, from the Northern Pacific, is on *»econd Newman. C. M. Goidon is the new man at Hamel, Minn., nights. Esty Gilland was promoted from Leepei to third Buffalo, vice C. A. Lindrcd. gftne to Paynesvillc third, vice D. P. Paige, promoted to cashier there. Bro. J. W. Ilanschen, first Paynesville, bid in Bcllgrade agency. T. H. McAllister, side tabic Enderlin dispatcher’s office, is now on second Paynesville. Bro. H W. Tcich. from Enderlin. was promoted to first side- wire tables in ”RP' dispatcher’s office. Bro. R. J. Ringstrom bid in first Brooten. and Bro. II. O. Berg bid in third Glenwnod. Bro. C. M. Erjen lias returned to second 111 bow Lake, after relieving a month at Kcn-al agency. Bro. J. J. Evans, from second Elbow Lai c% h t* npcned the new station at I.eiurrt, \ P. It’s now Bro. C 11 Corbin • , third “BK Cert. 12 j Digitized by CiOOQle

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474 The Railroad Tei^egrapher. Minneapolis & 8t. Louis R. R. Eastern Division — A meeting for the election of officers was called at Oskaloosa on February 8th, and was fairly well attended, considering that most of the boys can not get away from their stations. The bal- loting resulted in the election of Bro. E. J. Wil- son, of Laurel, for secretary and treasurer; Bro. K. A. Yannoy, of Martinsburg, for chief teleg- rapher; Bro. R. A. Carroll, of Chapin, for first vice-chief telegrapher, and Bro. L. C. Vannoy. as second vice. Bros. Foster of Abingdon, Gard- ner of Abbott and Platts of Steamboat Rock, were nominated for chairman, to be elected by mail ballot, the result which will be given us by Bro. Wilson for next month’s write-up. It was suggested at the February meeting that we hold meetings in Marshalltown and Monmouth on alternate months, with an occasibnal general meeting at Oskaloosa. It is a rather tiresome ride to Oskaloosa, which cuts down the attend- ance, and if the suggested plan can be carried out it will probably result in a better attendance and more interest in the work. Night offices at Rockwell and Abbott were closed February 18th, putting the brothers at these stations back on their long hours. We understand this is quite a jolt to their dignity, ns they had begun to put on quite metropolitan airs over having the night man, etc. Bro. Platts, at Steamboat Rock, has had quite a snap this winter on account of the poor ice crop. He says if there is anything he likes bet- ter than ice, it is more ice. The boys at Grinnell have been doing some good work. They have the office solid, from the agent down. N Bro. F. A. McClaren, our former secretary and treasurer, is now on his chicken farm near -Ft. Scott, Kas. He made many friends while on the division, who disliked to sec him leave, but hope he will make as good on his ranch as he did on the road. Bro. J. P. Sweet, of Fremont, bid in Mon- mouth yard first, but did not get it. and is now slated for Albia first. We are glad to welcome our old friend, F. F. Laird, back to third trick in the dispatcher’s office at Oskaloosa. Bro. P. S. Howard, of New burg, under the weather for several weeks, is now improving. Mr. Coon, a new man, is on third Brighton. This is his first position and Bro. Bartlett will have him do the right thing as soon as he has been here long enough. We hope that ex-Bro. Kyle, agent at Brighton, who was a member of this division for some years, will soon be with us again. Oakville agency is again on bulletin. Bro. Davis left there when the helper was pulled oil. Bro. J. W. Howaid, agent Olds, has resigned to go farming. He has been one of our staunch members for several years. Everyone hates t" see him go and wish him success on the farm. Bro. R. E. Davis bid in Olds agency. The retrenchment “bug” is responsible for sev- eral stations losing helpers and others of the office forces, and as a result several agents have resigned on account of the increased work. Bro.- Carroll, at Chapin, is getting his new “bug” in working order, and will soon issue a challenge to all coiners. Our committee will go to Minneapolis for a revision of the schedule as soon as the manage ment sets a date. To get results, the committee must have the united support of every man on the line. Each one of us should make it a per- sonal matter to line up the nons. Let us all get to work on the man next to us and see if we can not present a solid front when the committee goes in. We have decided to make the Eastern Division write-up a monthly affair if we can get the neces- sary material. There are others on the line who could do a better job, no doubt, but are indis- posed to try, and Bro. Gardner has asked me to take the “position.” Wish everyone on the divi- sion would send us an item or two by the 20th. so we can make a good showing. ‘ Mail the items to either Bro. McLin, at Richland, or Vannoy, at Ackley. Thanks to Bros. McLin and Morey at Grinnell for the most of what we have this month. “JS.,” Cert. 26. Lehigh Valley R. R. Buffalo Division, Buffalo to Sayre — It is to be regretted that the men on this divi- sion did not wake up years ago to the fact that only by thorough organization in the O. R. T. could we hope to better our conditions, so that now we might be in as good condition as our brother members on all organized roads. But. “better late than never.” The few who do not realize this yet don’t want to; for a man with any brain knows that organization is the only thing. How a man with a family can be content to work 365 days a year for $65.00 a month or less is a conundrum. Such men, apparently satisfied h?rc, if on a scheduled road would be the first to grab any raise the O. R. T. got them (and if he got what he deserved) and was left out, would do the most kicking. Pay up your dues for the current term at once, brothers, and let us stick together and work for new members. This is what has put all railroad organizations where they are today, and that is what we men on the L. V. have got to do. Keep pegging away at the nons, and don’t get dis couraged, nothing was ever gained by giving up. One brother has already secured two new mem hers since January 1st. If each one of us would <lo as much the L. V. would be solid by July 1st. Whenever you meet a non speak to him about the O. R. T. He may only be waiting for someone to ask him to join. Bro. Clapp is now on third Van Etten. Mr. Chadwick has recovered from typhoid fever and is back on third Ithaca. We arc all glad of his recovery and hope lie will soon be one of us. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 475 Bro. Hamilton is now on the N. Y. C. We wish success over there among all those good O. R. T. boys. It is now Bro. Chaffee, at Tanghamock Falls, and Bro. Withiam, third at Burdett, and we are very glad to call them by that grand title. “Stub.” Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R. NOTICE. Local No. 22, of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, comprises the Rock Island System Division No. 126. All ladies, no matter what age, are eligible to membership. Sister J. A. Tracy, of Calhan, Colo., was elected general chairman, and Sister L. A. Meador, of MincQ, Okla., general secretary-treas- urer. Any one interested in assisting this movement by securing the applications of the lady members of their families, write either of these officers, who will furnish the application blanks. Initiation fee is 50 cents, and dues are 10 cents a month, payable semi-annually in advance. Do it now. C. H. M. Waubika, Okla., January 30, 1913. I have been advocating, through the meetings both on the Southern and Oklahoma Divisions, the idea of putting a man on the road steadily for the purpose of bringing the divisions so represented up to the 100 per cent mark, and handle points of interest to the brothers who do not get to attend the meetings, and also keep them from going delinquent. I propose this in the following form and wopld like to hear from some of the brothers on neighboring divisions as to their idea on the subject. We could put a man, say on Southern Oklahoma and Kansas Divisions, have him make every station, say once a month. Assess each member $1 a month, which would not be a very large amount compared with the results of such thorough organization. Let him collect the $1 assessment from new members when obtaining the application, remitting all moneys to the treasurer; divisions employing this man to use the commis- sions on new applicatons to help defray the ex- penses of this man. In case the assessment would he too strong for the expenses and the salary of the one so employed together with commissions received, cut it down, until the nons begin to thin out, when there would be nothing doing on the comfhission as there would be no material left to work on. I think this would soon put the divi- sion in such shape that we would not know it, and the boys who never get to attend the meet- ings would receive lots of real benefit from this source, as this party could enlighten them on lots of subjects of interest contained in our schedule that we often overlook for lack of some one to call our attention to it. 'I believe this would be a great help to getting the boys who have been too busy to take any interest in the real work to get them started, and when we once get solid with the right kind of spirit over the entire system, then it will be much easier to get the $75 minimum, get rid of the U. S. mail, get annual passes, etc. Let’s get in line, then make the hit while the iron is hot. I know the meet- ings are a great help to the ones who will and can attend, and I really believe this would be a great help to the ones who can not and will not attend. Let’s hear from some of the brothers in regard to this. Fraternally, F. J. Upson, Cert. 730. Oklahoma Division — Bro. J. W. McGonagle is acting as relief agent at Renfrow pepding bulletin. Bro. Dusch, of Comanche, was a recent Renfrow visitor. Bro. Meador visited home folks at Medford recently. Pond Creek, nights, has been opened again. We hope a card man will get it. Bro. J. A. Boyle, of Enid, has been appointed car distributer for the Panhandle Division, work- ing with Chief Hammack, at El Reno. We are mighty glad to see brothers holding these positions. Bro. C. J. Hall is at Enid, and a new man is on Hennessey third. Bro. Clymans will fix him if he is not up-to-date. It is now Bro. Johnson at Kingfisher. P. V. Heinen, of Okarche, has applied for a telegraph position on this division. C. W. Winger, of Okarche, will soon be a mem: her. Bro. W. H. Gilbert, of Concho, thinks some of going back to civilization again. Too many tame owls and coyotes there. Bro. Mathews’ wife, of Chickasha, is visiting home folks at Minco. Bro. Eastlake, of Duncan, was in El Reno re- cently. Bro. E. T. Connors, of Lawton, has been ap- pointed city passenger agent at Oklahoma City. Bro. Kurtenbach, of Granite, while off ten days visiting home folks at Herington, was relieved by Bro. Reed, of Minco, and he by Bro. M. C. Donahue. Thanks for the votes. C. L. Ruppert, of Fort Worth, has been ap- pointed division superintendent, vice J. McGie, de- ceased. Mr. Ruppert is a pleasant gentleman, who comes to us highly recommended by the brothers of the Ft. Worth Division, and we are sincerely pleased to have him on this division and assure him of our loyal support. The bulletins due the 15th of February were very late, as the clerk who handles this matter was married about the 20th. Congratulations. Bro. Rex Snodgrass is playing the piano in the El Reno Theater. We will soon have to organize an orchestra to utilize the spare energies of our musicians. “Music hath chawms” you know. Bro. H. H. Martin, of El Reno yard, lately of the Indian Territory Division, is making his mark on that division. When our boys go somewhere else, you can sec the smoke fly from the time they light. No card, no favor. Div. 1 '■ 1 Digitized by CiOOQle

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476 The Railroad Telegrapher. fan hart die Division — Bro. McCoy, agent Geary, Sundayed recently in Watonga. .We hope the few remaining nons will soon come in and help us reach the 100 per cent mark. I heartily appreciate your support as represents- s tive to the ninth biennial and nineteenth regular session of the Grand Division, at Baltimore, in May, and if elected assure you I will make every effort possible to further the interest of the Pan- handle Division, and if re-elected local chairman will serve you to the best of my ability as I have done in the past. J. J. Nichols, Local Chairman. Panhandle Division Notes — Bro. J. J. Nichols, having been assigned to first Elk City, will Have more time to look after his duties as local chairman. He contemplates a trip West before moving. Mr. Brown is on first Elk City temporarily. Harrah has been opened nights, with Mr. Dye in charge. Bro. J. F. Darrell, from the Frisco, was recently assigned to duty on this division. Greenfield agency is open for bids. Bro. Friend ha9 resigned first Sayre, and is now at Bridgeport, Tex. He was the oldest man in straight telegraph service on ‘.his division. We are all sorry to lose him, but wish him success. He was relieved by F. Langford. We will mail application blanks on request. Miss Blalock has resigned second Oklahoma City, relieved by Bro. Armstrong, who bid it in. Nothing doing here for the non, the used-to-be a member or the man who has lost his receipt. The Postal Department will probably enter into a contract shortly with the railways for handling the U. S. mail. Now is our time to get this busi- ness unloaded off the agents. If the new con- tract provides that the Postal Department will handle the mail from and to the station, that will end the U. S. mail issue. If we don’t get rid of it now, it will be years before we have another opportunity. Let’s get busy. v About ioo bills have been introduced in the Oklahoma Legislature affecting railways. The full crew bill and semi-monthly*,pay day are backed by organized labor. The full crew bill will affect trainmen and the semi-monthly pay day will be of some benefit to the grocery stores, but all the anti-railway legislation affects all railway employes, as they place burdens on the railways creating expense or decreasing the revenue, and as a re- sult there is less money to be paid to labor, and our chance of securing increases are just that much decreased. It would appear that we employes should help the railroads in opposing such legislation and de- pend upon our unions to settle our differences with the management in the usual way, but when we go before the management we find that they think their ownership of the industry possesses great power and we are unable to enforce our demands. On the political field a laboring man’s vote counts as much as the owner of a railway, and as there arc so many more of us our influ- ence on legislation is greater. If the railways would make their plea for higher rates in behalf of labor, raise wages and then ask for higher rates the public would stand for it. The pro tective tariff has survived for forty years, on the plea alone that it was for labor. From present indications there will be a large attendance at the meeting in El Reno on the zzd. The seniority shows only four men on this divi- sion who have less than a year’s service. The seniority rule helps to hold the men, makes them take pride in the service and do better work in order that they may hold their seniority. C. H. Armstrong, Box 894, Oklahoma City, Okla. Indian Territory Division Business is good, two more dispatchers being put on at Haileyville, and Bro. J. J. O’Brien, from Anderson, assigned to one of the tricks. Bros. S. R. Hutchinson, first Howe, elected local chairman, is a “live wire,” having landed several nons lately and getting the work up in good shape. Let’s lend him all the assistance possible and show some of the “would-like-to-be” officials what wre can do. Barber second assigned to Mrs. L. B. O’Brien, vice Bro. VV. E. Pace, gone to the Frisco: Mans- field first to Bro. Baker, with Bro. W. C. Ether- idge on second and third on bulletin. Hughes station closed, telegraph office moved to Fanshawe “FN,” with Bro. W. E. Jones in charge. VVilburton third opened, F. P. Culpepper there pending bulletin. Shawnee passenger station second assigned to Bro. J, D. Rodgers, first to Bro. J. E. Roge.s, vice A. VV. Jenkins, the Katy scab. Shawnee second assigned to Bro. C. T. Hardin, of dispatcher’s office. Third Stuart opened and on bulletin, but no men to fill the place. J. E. Howard, first Wewoka, is hot after the post office. Bro. C. VV. Holmes, first VVapanucka, off a few days attending court in Arkansas. No man to relieve him, and the agent had to do his work. Bro. C. E. Starr, agent Tishomingo, has re- signed and gone to the Missouri Division with Mr. Coughlin. J. M. Thornbury is at Tishomingo agency pend ing bulletin. The bank at Wardville was robbed recently robbers cutting telegraph and phone wires, but Agent Riggs had them working within ? few hours. If any brother has a grievance, try to settle with your officials. If you can’t reach an agree ment. refer all papers to Bro. Hutchison, who will do his part in putting things right for you. The February notes did not reach St. Louis in time for publication, so if some of the recent brothers were called “Mister,” they will please overlook it. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 477 Ballots are out for the election of delegate to the convention at Baltimore from each division, and it is hoped all brothers will take an interest and vote for the man they think will do the most good for the division. The good work continues and the nons are still coming into the fold. There has certainly been a change on this division within the past month. Let’s keep it going and not stop until we are too per cent strong. Barber second on bulletin, Mrs. L. 3. O’Brien going to Monroe agency. Prof. J. H. Bell having resigned to accept a position with an oil company at Corsicana, Tex. J. H. B. is a good man, and we regret to lose him. Bro. C. A. Classon is on Barber second pending bulletin. Bro. D. V. Wycoff bid in Mansfield third, C. T. Hardin bid in “JY” second, and Bro. F. H. Cul- pepper bid in Wilburton third, making “WN” solid. Bro. E. H. Pyle, Haileyville relay, is being re- lieved by Operator “MX.” Operator at Alderson pulled off, which gives Bro. Anderson, the agent, a pretty heavy job, J. N. Cone going on extra list again. “J. W. Black.” Amarillo Division, C. R. I. & G. Ry. — Bro. Summers of Adrian, while on vacation, was relieved by A. H. Koeninger. Bro. Osborne, of Jericho, and Bro. Sansing, of Groom, exchanged positions. Bro. D. A. Davis, formerly of McLean, is now with the Wichita Valley at Dundee, Tex. Bro. J. L. Thompson, agent Alanreid, also local chairman, is off sixty days to look into a farming proposition, and may not be back. This will be a great loss to this division. We hope he will meet with the greatest success as a farmer, and believe he will not railroad any more. He was relieved by the writer, relieved at Ramsdell by Mr. Koen- inger. No one has furnished me any news for this write-up. I wish everybody would send me some- thing each month for the journal in future. If we fail, as we have done for the past few months, the outside world will think we arp dead. The writer has been appointed to fill out the unexpired term as local chairman. I have taken up the work right where Bro. Thompson left off, and hope I will do as well as he. I am going to do the best I can, and want every man on the Amarillo Division to assist me in every way pos- sible. If each man will remit his dues promptly, it will save me more work than any other cne thing. Answer the dispatcher promptly and give the best and most prompt service possible, co-operate in every way with all departments and branches of the service, and never miss an opportunity to do all you can for the best interest of the com- pany. Let's all practice the safety habit and it will soon become natural. It is a thing we owe our selves and the public, and the company also. With the hope that all are going to be good, remit dues and assessments this pay-day and start in to give the best service ever, I remain, Yours fraternally, M. H. Kbaslk, Acting L. C. Kansas Division — A new man is relieving Bro. G. S. Allen at Whiting. Bro. I. M. Belcher bid in Holton agency, re- lieving Bro. F. W. Hobb*, who went back on third there, vice Bro. W. D. Cozad, who relieved Bro. C. C. Phillips at Paxico, resigned and gone to his former home in Missouri. Bro. A. L. Foster, from the C. M. & St. P., went to Willard third, relieved at Hoyt nights by R. R. Ricd, third Maple Hill, and he by Z. F. Beck, extra. Bro. C. L. Dillingham, second Topeka yard, relieved by L. L. McComber, from the Santa Fe, and Bro. J. H. Patterson, Bishop nights, by W. A. Floyd. Bro. C. L. Dillingham bid in McFarland first, vice T. M. Daniel, and Bro. E. Nichols, relieved on Horton third by Bro. A. B. Benham, from the Missouri Pacific, bid in McFarland third, but later resigned, relieved by Bro. W. E. Pearsall, Herington yard third, vice R. Stepp, relieved by C. R. Burns, a new man. Bro. G. O. Liggett relieved Bro. W. A. Arm- strong, agent Volland, while he attended his father’s funeral, relieved by Mrs. Liggett at Riley. Bro. O. W. Emerich, relieved by Bro. I. M. Spillman, relieved Bro. J. K. McClure, agent Alma, a few days, and then took Dwight second, vice Bro. W. S. Gillespie, who went to Alma nights. Bro. E. T. Pyle bid in Clay Center agency, re- lieved at White City by C. R. Greene. Bro. R. E. Scneder, Alta Vista third, while attending court at Alma, was relieved by F. R. Rigdon, who later relieved Bro. F. II. Shanklin, White City third, who relieved A. H. Schneider, Herington yard first, relieving Bro. E. J. Hough, who was sick, at Cline second, and had previously been relieved by Bro. I. M. Spillman, from Alma. Bro. J. C. Smith relieved Bro. J. II. Jenkins, resigned, relieved on Marion second by Bro. W. A. Kelsey, and he on third by C. S. Forbes. Bro. Casey, Cassidy, bid in Riverdale agency, vice Bro. I.. E. Goodman, resigned. Bro. E. F. Pikin bid in Wichita first, relieved on third Caldwell by R. C. Nobles. G. T. Cox is on Wichita third pending bulletin. C. Holliday, Woodbine agency, resigned, re- lieved by Mr. R. C. Greene. Bro. I. M. Belcher, cashier Salina. relieved by O. Blankenship, of Hoyt, who bid in Cline third. No news from the Clay Center line. Boys, remember, “No card, no favors.” When a man asks you if your chief need*. any men. if he has a card help him all > uu can. If he has none, you are under no obligations to help him unless you arc satisfied lie intends to got one. Digitized by CiOOQle

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478 The Railroad Telegrapher. When a new man hits your office, advise your local chairman, with his name and where he is from. If he has a card, give hi9 certificate and division number. Don’t think the “other man” has given this information. It is better for several to give ifl than for none to do so. Give the local chair- man a chance to keep in touch with all the new men and all changes in your office, so he can arrange to transfer brothers from other roads to our division and line up those * without a card. Go after the nons yourself. Don’t think when you have your card you have done your part; that is your license to 'get busy. The Topeka O. R. T. Club had the best attend- ance on February 9th since its organization. Come to these club meetings, boys. It is worth all the inconvenience and loss of sleep it requires to attend. Cert. 1341. Nebraska Division — News items are scarce this month, as everyone forgot to send in their notes. Boys, when you hear or know of a change at any station, please send it to me. We don’t want our column left blank, and we can not get the notes without your help. When a new man comes from another division, send me his card number, so we can have him transferred. If he’s a non, hand him applica- tion papers to fill out, and send them in with the money as soon as possible. If you know of a vio- lation of our schedule, let us have it, and we will have it straightened out. Our schedule is no good unless we see that it is lived up to. Vote for the best man among the candidates, regardless of who he is. Bro. Morris, Munden, is off indefinitely, re- lieved by Bro. W. E. Milstead, from the “Q.” Bro. Lowrey, off a few days with grippe, was relieved by Bro. Ellis, from Dewitt. Bro. Toohey has resigned to go with the Union Pacific, and Bro. Ellis is on second Scandia. Bro. Blakely, Formosa, has bought the restau- rant there. Here's hoping he makes it a success. Bro. Cook, South Bend, is laying off. Bro. Couch, Agra, off several weeks, was re- lieved by a telegrapher living in that vicinity, who is out of the service. All are brothers at Smith Center now except J. M. Crosbie. Go after him. Don’t forget the notes next month, no matter how small. Some of the boys are forgetting “No card, no favors.’’ Don’t help anyone without a card. This only encourages non-members to remain nons. “SN” at “VI.” Colorado Division — A vote taken by the members on the division shows a majority of twenty-four in favor of an- nouncing an O. R. T. dance, to be given at Good- land, March 27th. Tickets are $1.00 and with a live committee to work it up and barring acci- dents and delays it should certainly be a decided success socially and financially. The Engineers' dance, January 23rd, was well attended and the committee made a nice sugi after all expenses were paid. The conductors, the brakemen. the firemen and the engineers now have all had their Order dances, but the telegraphers of this divi sion have never had one, and it is now our turn. Let all situated who can take an active part get busy and boost as much as possible and show the public a good time and make the dance a sue cess. The Denver O. R. T. Club had one of the nicest dances ever given in Denver lately, at The Albany Hotel Annex, Saturday evening. February 1st. It was well attended, everybody had a mighty nice time, the music was just dandy (Lohman’s orchestra), and the club will clear about $35 00 over and above expenses. A large number of the boys from out on the line were able to attend, it being Saturday night. It certainly is too bad that the police regulations compelled us to close the dance at midnight, just when our fun was getting best. The last division meeting held at Goodland January 23rd, was well attended, eighteen being present. The session was only held long enough to take formal action on the dance measures be- fore adjournment was taken to enable the mem- bers to take in the engineers dance. The result of the election of officers of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Local 22, C. R. I. & P. Sys- tem Division No. 126, has just been announced. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, of Calhan, Colo., general chair man and Mrs. C. H. Meador, Cinco, Okla., gen- eral secretary and treasurer. We are very proud of the fact that the Colorado division is honored by making Sister Tracy general chairman, and we are assured that the L. A. will have an able chief, she will without a doubt attain the best re- sults. Local chairmen of the separate divisions are to be appointed and all the members of the Order and of the Auxiliary should give Sisters Tracy and Meador their heartiest co-operation in the work of thoroughly organizing the entire divi sion. Local No. 22 should soon be one of the best organized locals that have been granted a charter, in point of membership, for on the Rock Island there are some 1,500 O. R. T. members, and one or more L. A. members for each O. R- T. brother would certainly speak well for our organization. Sister Tracy held a short meeting for the ladies at Goodland, February 22nd, the night of the division meeting, for the purpose of starting the work. It is Bro. E. R. Dawson now, who leaves the R. R. service to accept the agency for the Ameri- can Express Co., at Danville, Ind., his home. He stopped off No. 40 long enough to sign up the applications and hand us the cash. Congratula tions. Bro. Reals, fifth Limon, on short vacation, wa> relieved by a new man, Bro. A. S. Johnson, from the S. A. & A. P. Bro. Cuthbert, second Roswell, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Dawson. No positions advertised on bulletin of Febru- ary 1 st, and no assignment. The boys have been Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 479 sticking pretty regularly lately and making every- thing permanent. Falcon third, is on bulletin. This division has had a slight shortage of oper- ators the past month, Mattison third, Falcon and Rulcton having been closed a few nights. A mighty good article on the parcel post in this issue of The Telegrapher from this divi- sion. Every one be sure to read it and note well its contents. Give your local chairman the in- formation along this line and good use of it will be made in the next schedule negotiations. This information will really be necessary in handling • the United States mail matter correctly. If the government can be induced to make a contract with the railroads to handle the mail only from station to station, it will rid us of the burdensome work, or else pay us an increase for handling the ever-increasing mail matter, and Uncle Sam’s mail will go the same route that the switch lamps went, as far as we are concerned. Bro. H. M. Steffy, second Mattison, on thirty days* vacation, was relieved by Bro. C. E. McMil- lan, formerly of the Mo. Pac., but out of the R. R. service for the last three or four years. Welcome to the ranks once more. Bro. T. E. Hodges, third Arriba, spent a day in Denver recently. Bro. G. J. Brown, third Clayton, just returned from thirty days’ vacation in Denver, relieved by L. H. McGuire, from the uptown Western Union office at Goodland. Mr. McGuire writes me that I may have his application papers and remittance this February payday. Practically all the telegraphers in this territory are aligning themselves with the O. R. T. “In true union there is true strength,” and the time is ripe when a man traveling about without an up-to-date card is an utter stranger and his hopes for real favors are slim indeed. Matters of interest to us are the bills and measures pending in our different State legisla- tures affecting the incomes, passenger rates, etc., regulations and safety appliances of the railroads. Petitions are in circulation for R. R. employes’ signatures for and against these bills. Make* a thorough investigation of these measures before signing any of the petitions, for a great many of them have a direct bearing on our own work and working conditions. Division No. 126 fell short only twenty-four members paid up to date to December 31, 1912, of the required number to send fifteen delegates to the Baltimore convention next May, but we will be represented fourteen strong, which speaks mighty well for the work of organization during the past year and a half, when it is recalled that we sent only nine delegates to the convention at Toronto in 1911. The official ballots are out, for local chairman and representative and alternate to the conven- tion, myself for re-election as local chairman and representative and Bro. Marquis, of Burlington, as alternate. J take this means of thanking the brothers for placing me in nomination for repre- sentative, and for re-election as your local chair- man, and assure you that your support is greatly appreciated. I have given you the best I had dur- ing the past year as local chairman and hope I may be considered worthy of re-election. The official count of the ballots was made in Kan- sas City March 3rd. With best wishes for success and a solid divi- sion. L. Gillaspy, L. C. Dakota Division — Bro. Patterson, who bid in West Bend, took two weeks’ vacation before going there; relieved at Popejoy agency by Mr. Sturdevant. from Cloverdale agency, pending bulletin. Bro. Chas. Peterson, agent • Ottosen, bid in Livermore agency, vice Bro. Aldrich to Sibley as telegrapher. Bro. “Bill” Peterson going to Otto- sen pending bulletin, relieved by Helper Palmer at Clarion nights. Mr. Beck, third Emmetsburg, was off two nights on account of a death in the family. The office was closed part of the night while he was away. We have a non at a junction point who brags about getting more money than the man on the other road, who has never spent a cent to help the O. R. T. get it for him. He is getting more than the other man because the other road is not very strongly organized. It is about time for him to get his eyes open and send in his application. Mr. Lewis, from the Des Moines Valley Divi- sion, who relieved Agent Goughnour, at Slifer, on account of sickness, has gone back to Des Moines. Alma Lewis, agent Cloverdale, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Sturdevant, extra agent. Wires have been cut back into Allendorf, much to the delight of Bro. Sands. It was too long a jump from “SB” to “CD.” It is now Papa Odegard, Estherville relay. It’s a girl; we all smoke. Assistant car distributor put on at Estherville dispatcher’s office, Bro. Laudeman, second Ells- worth, now abolished, taking the position. Bro. Densmore is working the limit and getting some overtime. C. D. Orichton, from S. A. A. P., Kennewick, “WN,” formerly first Luverne, has returned to the Rock Island, going to Crystal Lake, relieving Ausman on vacation, later to Titonka relieving C. E. Dahl on account of sickness. “D” was married while in Washington and has his wife with him. B. H. Horswell checked in as agent at Harris, R. C. Farrington going to Walters, relieving S. K. Langdsdale on account of sickness, later goirig home on account of sickness. W. M. McMahon has returned to Galt, Mr. Lockwood relieving R. E. Griffith at Lake Park. Bro. Fitzgibbons, Spirit Lake, spent Sunday re- cently at Armstrong, where he visits quite often. Must be something very attractive there. Bro. Krall, from Garner, who relieved Agent Bellman, at Thompson, on account of sickness, was relieved by H. 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480 The Railroad Telegrapher. R. C. Farrington is relieving Agent Hilton, at Lismore, on account of sickness and having to go to Indiana on business. Operator Carey, third Estherville, spent Sunday recently at his home in VVilmont, and Bro. Ode- gard, of second, spent Sunday, February 15th, at Lake Park. Ice business a£ Spirit Lake was held up several weeks, owing te the scarcity of cars on account of heavy stock shipments. Grain loading is also heavy and elevators all over the division are blocked. This is going to be the big month for "Snake Hunters” to move. When a farmer wants a car to move he wants you to drop everything and look after him. I see where some more agents will get &ray hairs. Things are looking up on this division, as we are near to being one big family. There are only a few nons left on some of the branches, and the good men arc helping to get them all in. There are changes being made all the time, and find out immediately whether the new man has a card and advise the local chairman. If he has none, tell him he will be expected to get one at once and assist us rather than absorb, and bear in mind the motto, No card, no favors. There are not many who care to be outcasts, as we are all dependable on our neighbor agents and teleg- raphers. Secure a list of nons from your local chairman, keep it on your desk, ask favors only of the brothers and have them to do likewise. Organization means right and dollars to us all, with an opportunity to have any grievance ad- justed. Don’t imagine because we have a good schedule that you can relinquish your efforts, be- cause the way is always open to better conditions. This is especially true at the one-man stations where the remuneration has been reduced some- what recently in our express commissions, which we hope to soon have adjusted. Get all the nons lined up this year, and there will be something doing to offset our dues, which are light compared with other unions. Now that the election is over and our new local chairman has taken charge, let us all help him every way possible, advising him of all un- satisfactory conditions existing at your office, answer all his letters promptly to the best of your ability, as he depends on you for informa- tion. He is no more able to get out on the line than you are, and has plenty of grief, besides having all the grief of the division to handle, which often can not be handled to the satisfaction °f the complainant. Remember, he has a station to run in connection with being local chairman. Your representative to the convention will be very much pleased to have you write him suggest- ing any betterment of conditions that would affect your station. While he knows the needs of his station and possibly his neighbor’s station, he does not know the needs of all the stations on the division. Write him the same day you read this. This is the first write-up we have had for several months. If you brothers will send me the new's we can have a good write-up every month. When you hear of any changes or any other news. drop me a card, then if the other fellow sends me the same news I will be sure to have it all. We have a big division, and half of us don’t know what is going on on the other half. Send the items by U. S. mail to Box 377, Dows, Iowa, be- fore the aoth of each month. Dxv. Cor., Cert. 1596. Minnesota Division — Bro. Peterson is agent at Clarks Grove. Bro. Suddendorf, second Ellendale, has resigned and gone to the C. & N. W., at New Ulm, Minn. Bro. Henry is the new agent at Hope. The office force at Owatonna has been increased to six men, Bros. Yust, first; Smith, second, and Searles, from Cedar Falls, Iowa, on third, leaving Bro. Chambers, the agent, free to solicit business, and he is getting it, too. Bro. Shauger, agent Medford, is busy every day wondering why the "Bug” will not burn all night. Faribault has a new cashier; Mr. Birch is now on first at passenger office, still wears that O. R. T. ring, which he refused to sell for the same amount he paid for it several years ago. Mr. Mosher, a new man, is on second, and Bro. Fents on third. This is the only office not solid, except Inver Grove yard. Bro. Eaton, who visited his parents at Med- ford, and the girl at Faribault recently, was hur- ried away to relieve the agent at Morrison, Iowa. Bros. Yust and Searles visited Faribault on Sunday recently. Bro. Smith was married at Faribault recently, and is learning French from the new cook. Congratulations, and warning to Eaton and Y ust. Bro. J. J. Flynn is at Plymouth Junction agency pending bulletin. The entire force has been moved from there to Manly, with the exception of the agent. Extra Agent H. F. Voss, from the C. G. W.. has been assisting at Iowa Falls, Glenville, Manly, Shellsburg and Waverly, and is now at Cedar Falls. The office force of this division were moved frdm Cedar Falls to Manly, Iowa, February 16th, about forty men going with Superintendent Wal- lace. After the completion of the yards and buildings, now being erected, Manly will be one of. the largest division points on the system. Bro. Kennedy attended a good O. R. T. meet- ing at Cedar Rapids, February 21st. The brothers should try and attend these meetings when pos- sible, as there’s a great deal to learn. Bro. Pixley, agent Gordonsville, bid in third Northwood. “VY” is now solid, first time in its history. Brothers, wake up and get in the nons you work with. The boys showed their appreciation of the good work Bro. J. L. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 481 be the easier, and always be a “booster.” Wish some good brother over on the short line would give us a few notes each month. Am grateful to Bro. Smith for his notes this month. “MC,” Cert. 317. Des Moines Valley Division — Only three nons left on this division. Let me have your support in cleaning them up, so we can boast of a solid line-up. Bro. Wing, agent Eddyville, has returned, and his relief, Bro. Hunter, has been checked in as cashier at Keokuk. I hope he can land Mr. Utley there. Former Agent Brady, at Keokuk, has re- signed. We failed, decidedly, in showing Mr. Brady the good things we have received through the Order. We shall soon know who the lucky brothers are that will go to Baltimore. I hope you all used your best judgment in voting for the best man, in your opinion. Bro. Myers, agent Harper, has been off duty on account of the serious illness of bis wife. We are all pleased to hear of her recovery. Our worthy agent, Mr. Sweeney, at Given, now wears the button. It took your local chairman but a few minutes to secure him, as he was an old O. R. T. man, having been chairman for the C. B. Q. system, later entered into other business. He can give us many a good pointer and will make us a very active brother. I am pleased to note the interest taken by our brothers in some of the general offices. If we would do half as much, nons would be unknown. Please send me items for the journal, so we can have a good write-up. F. A. Forchb. Missouri Division — Division Correspondent C. G. King has had the smallpox and is still quarantined in the pest- house. As Bro. King has all the notes from the boys along the line I will have to do the best I can without them. Bro. F. E. Foster, who runs the Blue Front restaurant at Altamont, relieved a few days at Columbus Jet. Call on him when at Altamont. Bro. Harry Berry was a recent caller at Colum- bus Jet. Bro. W. T. Barnett still at Colfax tak- ing treatment. We are glad to hear he is improv- ing. Bro. C. G. Belding is now at Fruitland. There was a good meeting at Cameron on Feb- ruary 4th, eighteen out from the Rock Island. Some misunderstanding about the transportation prevented some of the Burlington boys from at- tending, but things arc lined up all right for the next meeting. These meetings at Cameron come on the first Tuesday of each month. Come out and see the boys. We also had a good meeting at Trenton during February and a fine bunch was out. After business had been concluded we ad- journed to the dining room where Bro. Brewer had arranged a fine feed. Don’t miss these times, they are the best part of your life. P have received the sad nevis that Bro. C. L. Lamb, general chairman of the Burlington, win* was at our meeting at Cameron on the 4th, died from pneumonia. This is a sad blow for the C. B. & Q. boys who have lost a valuable man. Bro. Plum received applications the past Anonth from J. A. McGuire, Stillings; J. F. Greenlander, Wallace, Mo.; G. E. Briggs, Cameron Jet., Mo.; A. B. Monroe, Troy, Kan., and H. L. Spaulding, Kenmore, Mo. This is fine work. I£ everyone would only do one-fifth as good he would get a man. I am mighty proud of the two I got, but Bro. Plum has me beat a mile. It only takes a little time to do these things. If everyone would do a little it would not be so hard for a few, so let’s all keep after the nons until we get them. Bro. Spalding relieved J. M. Bose at Kenmore a few days. Mrs. M. O. Madson, Pierce Jet., off a few weeks, was relieved by Harry Moore, a new man. Bro. A. K. Winsor, Grayson, off several days relieved by Bro. Spalding. Bro. G. H. Wagoner is at Plattsburg. Glad to welcome him among us again. Many thanks for the news received from Bro. Plum. Please give me all the changes each month before the 15th, as we send the items to Bro. Quick on the 20th. If a new man comes and works a few days note it and send it over, so we can all see what is going on over the entire division. F. E. Abernathy, Local Chairman, St. Louis Division — Sister Mary Carroll is relieving on Leslie nights, vice Bro. D. Thurmond, who bid in Owensville nights. Bro. W. M. Coyne, at Henley, has transferred to 126 from Division 2. Bro. J. Kelly Ward, third Argyle, gave us his application as soon as he landed. Bro. C. O. Waters is on third Belle, pe. .ing bids. Bro. C. E. Connors, on third Carrie Ave. tern porarily, Bro. J. M. Dean has bid it in. Bro. H. S. Bolander is at Eldon nights. A heavy man on a heavy job. J. O. Williams, a new man, is at Brandon, non telegraph agency. The new ruling just gone into effect that the dispatchers have to ride the freight trains over the division two days every month gives us “OS” men along the line a chance to see whom vwe have to work with, and get acquainted a little better. If a few lines were dropped to yours truly once in a while we could have a good write-up. I have been handling it for the last two years and have only received help twice. That don't speak very well for a division too per cent strong Open up, boys, and let's be represented in The Telegrapher and let the other roads know that we are alive over here. A G. I)., 1 >iv. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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482 The Railroad Telegrapher. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. Toledo Division — The meeting at Toledo on February 18th was very well attended, there being about thirty pres- ent. This division was well represented. Bro. Kipp gave us an interesting talk, one of his topics being that the local chairman can not do all the organizing and that the members should co-oper- ate and get after the “Mister” that may be work- ing in their offices. If the members all get to work and not wait for the local chairman to do it all. it will not be long before the division will be ioo per cent strong. Let our motto be: “Everybody work, and work hard,” and this, coupled with “No card, no favors,” will bring success. It is now Bro. Gallup, days at Genoa tower. Mr. Whittinger, nights there, will be with us next pay-day. Mr. Hartford is back on days “OA” Genoa, after being off some time on account of an injured back. Bro. Baldwin, first “BR” tower, has three ap plications ready for this month. Keep up the good work, John; you have the right spirit. The new tower at “AR” is nearly completed, and is going to be put in service April ist. New puzzle and crossover switches at “JX” are now in service. It is now Bro. Crimm on second Bay Ridge extra. Mr. Prescott, relief operator, is on third “ND” Collin wood. Mr. Lee is relieving on “ON” Cleve- land. Ben Whitt is back again. He is relieving Bro. Bearss, third Sandusky. Mr. Anderson is at Northfield, on the “P” line. Mr. Stevens, Elmore days, goes on the pension list April xst, having worked forty-six years for the company. He was on a week’s vacation re- cently, relieved by Mr. Trickey. Brothers, beware of impostors . Some time ago a man came on this division wearing an O. R. T. button. He said his card was at home in his other coat, and borrowed money from a few good brothers, who have not seen him since. We under- stand there is another telegrapher representing himself as a member in the same manner. These men are liable to fine and imprisonment for wear- ing the emblem and falsely claiming to be mem- bers of an organization. Watch them, boys, and have anyone who violates this law arrested and prosecuted. Many thanks for the notes sent in. Everybody get busy and send me some more. “Oak,” Cert. 459- Eastern Division — Bro. Chadwick, second Lake View, on two months’ leave of absence in Florida, was relieved by Bro. Wright. Bro. Jim Woods, Angola, resigned to accept an agency, was relieved by Bro. Baker, of Silver Creek, on bid. Bro. T. H. Miles, West Seneca tower third, has resigned and gone with the Wabash Railway out of Mt. Peilier, Ohio. We all wish him success. Dunkirk depot “DO” office has been closed, and Bro. Starr will probably come to Erie depot. Recent positions secured on bids are: Bro. G. L. Hemink, third West Seneca tower, relieve! by Sidney Sheppard on Bay View third. Bro. Clarence Baker, of second Angola, relieved by Bro. J. J. Caldwell on third Silver Creek, and he by Bro. D. E. Beidcck on Dunkirk tower third, relieved by Bro. M. B. Bennett, extra, on B. & O. Painsville second, and Bro. Scliroeder, relief posi tion. Mr. Slocum, a new man, went to West Seneca yard office a few days while G. Skery was in the dispatcher’s office. Boys, send in what news items you have by the twentieth. They will all help to make a good write-up every month in The Telegraphe*. A meeting was held at Ashtabula on March 4th. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors.” “RU.” Chicago, Burlington A Quincy R. R. NOTICE. All members C. B. & Q. System, Division 130: Following is the new list of local chairmen, as chosen March 1, 1913: Relay Div. — J. J. Rose, 2157 Ridge ave., Evans- ton. 111. Aurora iftv. — E. F. Todd, Sandwich, 111. Alliance Div. — E. S. Powell, Custer, S. D. Sheridan Div. — A. D. McKercher, Gillette, Wyo. Brookfield Div. — A. F. Ritter, Hunnewell, Mo. Burlington Div. — J. F. Frain, Wyman, Iowa. Chicago Div. — E. Murphy, 230 j W. iztb st., Chicago, 111. Beardstown Div. — S. II. Frazier, Rock Bridge, 111. Centerville Div. — L. E. Buckles, Moulton, Iowa. Creston Div. — R. L. Hale, Malvern, Iowa. Galesburg Div.-y-F. J. Graves, Abingdon, 111. Hannibal Div. — Callie Mays, Elsberry, Mo. Lincoln Div. — P. II. Miller, 308. Boston ave., Hastings, Neb. Omaha Div. — G. W. Holt, Rosalie, Neb. LaCrossc Div. — J. H. Rogers, Jr., 717 N. Tenth, LaCrosse, Wis. McCook Div. — C. R. Hunt, Erie, Colo. Ottumwa Div. E. A. Brand, Lockridge, Iowa St. Joe Div. — F. A. Arnold, Hamburg, Iowa. Sterling Div. -L. II. Carstensen, Curtis, Neb. Wvmore Di\. — \V. F. Denton, Sterling, Xeb. <J. O. & K. C. Div. — L. E. Schoene, Braskear, Mo. C. & S. R. R. Div. -C. A. Kellar, Dillon, Colo. Fraternally, J. F. Carder, G. S. & T. Alliance Division — DEATH OF GENERAL CHAIRMAN LAMB. General Chairman Bro. C. L. Lamb died at Red Oak. Iowa, February 13th, of pneumonia. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 483 under medical attention. The brothers who at- tended the Edgemont meeting on February ist will remember that Bro. Lamb was in very poor health af the time, but he made us a splendid talk and did much good for the cause. Ottumwa Division — We were all cast into deep sorrow on the morn- ing of February 13th when the word, was passed along the line of the death of our worthy general chairman, Bro. Clarence L. Lamb, who was every inch a man, big hearted and generous, always in sympathy with the other fellow, with no thought of selfish ambitions, a man who has done more for the betterment of conditions for telegraphers of the Burlington System than any other individual member. All who knew him felt that he was their friend, and, with the personality he possessed, one could not help but love him. He is gone and his place will be a vacant one, but we must learn to trust in God and to know that His ways are not our ways, and we can not foretell the object of such things. E. A. Brand, Local Chairman. Galesburg Division ■ — The Galesburg Division joins her sister divi- sions in mourning the death of our General Chairman Bro. Lamb, who passed away February 13th, at his home at Red Oak, la. Those who knew Bro. Lamb personally will never forget him for his kind words and ever wise counsel never failed to leave a deep and lasting impression on those with whom he came in contact. The pres- ent prosperous condition of Division 130 is due to his untiring energy and wise administration which was so sadly cut short. Words are inadequate to express the love and honor the O. R. T. boys bore for him. His exemplary character never failed to command the respect and admiration of all true men. I be- lieve that we can pay no more fitting tribute to one so good and true, than to strive to be like him, for his example was such that any man might feel honored to imitate. Let us strive, brothers, to diligently preserve that feeling of goodfellow- ship which Bro. Lamb labored so assiduously to build up and maintain, ever lending a hand to help a fallen brother, admonishing him kindly to do what is right. By following these principles we can not fail to bring out the best,' and the best is what Bro. Lamb strived for. Therefore, with a true and manly O. R. T. spirit, let us en- deavor to uphold his ideals. F. J. Graves, Local Chairman. Galesburg Division, Peoria Branch — The great Father called to rest our able leader, Bro. C. L. Lamb. The news of his death spread from one division to the other, causing sorrow and sadness in the hearts of the men whom he represented so grandly and nobly. His was a perfect character, always ready to stand up for the principle of right, it being his constant en- deavor to do something for the benefit of hi* fellow man. Thousands of members and friends mourn the loss of our greatest and truest friend. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Omaha * Division Lines West- Bro. iamb’s death was a great blow to this division and the loss of this faithful member wa* felt by everyone on this as well as all other divisions. There were over thirty of the boys present at the funeral, held at Red Oak, Iowa, including Vice-President J. A. Newman, of Chi cago, and Bro. Derrickson, G. S. & T. of the Mil- waukee road. Bro. Lamb was buried at his old home town. Murray, Iowa. Twenty-one -of the boys were there, including Bro. Rose, of Chicago; Bro. Todd, from Sandwich, and Bro. Dodge, from Du- buque. The flowers sent by members amounted to some $250, the Omaha Division making up over $15- I want to thank the boys for their interest in the matter, the O'Neill line alone donating $7x0. Cert. 1350. Beards town Division — The sad news of Bro. Lamb’s death was a great shock. We have lost a true and faithful friend and brother. S. H. Frazier, Cert. 504. St. Joseph Division — - In the death of our General Chairman Bro. Lamb, we lose one of our most valuable members, one that worked heart and mind for the good of the O. R. T. and bolter working conditions for the men he was serving. His place will be hard to fill, as there are few who will go through what he did for the good of the Order. Cert. 1227. Lincoln Division — The death of our worthy General Chairman Bro. C. L. Lamb was a hard blow for Division 130. We must not let our sorrow, however, keep US from taking an active part in the organization, but should work harder than ever for a solid organization and render first-class service to our employers. P. H. Mit.i.er T.. C. Relay Division Lines East — Our beloved brother, C. L. Lamb, general chairman, passed awa> February 13th, after a short illness from pneumonia. It grieves US deeply to lose one who considered no task too great in trying to better our cause and one who held our interest at heart in preference to his own. A large number of the boys fr >m all over the system paid their 1 . « - 1 tn1 < 1 memory by attending flic funeral held at Murray. Iowa. Rose. Digitized by CiOOQle

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484 The Railroad Telegrapher. McCook Division — It is with the saddest heart that I have ever had that I record the untimely death of our most honorable and esteemed brother, C. L. Lamb, general chairman for the past five years, and it certainly was the greatest surprise of my life when I copied the message announcing his death. I had just received a letter from him a few days before, and a letter from Bro. Lockman of Division 6 stated that he saw him in Omaha at the O. R. T. Club meeting the night of Febru- ary 6th. In his death C. B. & Q. Division 130 has lost one of the best members we have ever had. a conscientious worker, trying at all times to do the right thing and assist all the brothers in every way possible. C. R. Hunt. Brookfield Division — The death of Bro. C. L. Lamb was a severe shock to the entire division. The suddenness of it was appalling. On the Saturday night prcced ing his death he attended the meeting of the Cameron O. R. T. Club, at Cameron, and was apparently in good health. Bro. Lamb was well acquainted over the entire division and was well liked. W. H. W. Sheridan Division — The death of our esteemed General Chairman Bro. Lamb was a shock to us all, and our love and sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. Mr. Lamb turned down a raise in salary just be fore he went to Chicago, saying that the division could not afford it. That’s the kind of men that count, and our loss is great. W. L. Kessingeb. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas. The grim reaper, death, has again invaded our ranks in the death of our beloved brother, C. L. Lamb, general chairman of C. B. & Q. R. R. System Division No. 130, and Whereas. In the death of Bro. Lamb, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, and this club, has lost a true and devoted member; therefore, be it Resolved, That the C O R T Club express its regrets at the untimely death of our devoted brother, and that the sympathies of this club be extended to the relatives of our deceased brother, a copy of these resolutions be spread on our minutes and a copy published in The Railroad Telegrapher. L. W. Quick, C. Dal Jones, C. L. Craig, Committee. General Chairmen and General Secretaries and Treasurers’ Meeting — IN MEMORIAM. Chicago. III., Feb. 20, 1913. Whereas, An all-wise Providence has removed from our midst Bro. C. L. Lamb, general chait man C. B. & Q. Railway System. Division 130. and Whereas, Bro. Lamb has for many years been an active and ardent worker in the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and has been one of its most capable division officials; therefore be it Resolved, By this meeting of general chairmen and general secretaries and treasurers, that we record our deep - regret at the untimely removal from our midst of our esteemed and faithful brother, and that we convey the sympathies of this association to his bereaved family; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, a copy forwarded to Mrs. Lamb and a copy published in The Rail- road Telegrapher. E. N. Van Atta, G. E. Kipp. G. W. Lewis, Committee. Frovidence, R. Divifion So. 35 — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in Hi» infinite wisdom, to remove from this earthly sphere Bro. C. L. Lamb, general chairman of the Burlington Railroad System, Division No. 130, and Whereas, We realize that the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost one of its most efficient and zealous workers, and Division No. 130 a true friend and faithful member; therefore, be it Resolved, That Providence Division No. 35 ex- tend its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved fami y and the members of Division No. 130, in this their hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his family, a copy to Division No. 130, a copy spread on the minutes of this division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher* for publication. G. W. Burtt, J. M. Gaynor, J. F. Brady, Committee. Cream .City Telegraphers' Club — IN MEMORIAM. Milwaukee, Wis., February 15, 1913. Whereas, It has been the will of our heavenly Father to call from earth our late Bro. C. L. Lamb; be it Resolved, That the members of the Cream City Railroad Telegraphers’ Club, O. R. T., of Mil- waukee, Wis., extend to the sorrowing wife and family their sincere and heartfelt, sympathy ia their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of theae resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of the club, and a copy for- warded to The Tei.egrapher for publication. C. E. Flaherty, B. A. Gothompson, R. O. Will, Committee . Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 485 Ottumwa O. R. T. Club — IN MEMORIAM. Ottumwa, Iowa, February 24, 1913. Whereas, The Almighty God has seen fit to remove from our midst our beloved general chair- man, Bro. C. L. Lamb. It is the unanimous wish of the membership of this club to extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family in this their hour of sorrow. In the loss of our be- loved brother, whose every act and deed was for our organization, we have lost not only one of the mainstays of our membership, but a friend whose every act and word was one of sympathy, love and friendship for all mankind. We sin- cerely regret his being taken away so suddenly and prematurely, and our inability to reward him for the good deeds, for the manly acts and for the superb manner in which he handled matters connected with our organization; therefore, be it Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this meeting, and a copy forwarded to Bro. L. W. Quick, editor, for pub- lication in our journal, and a copy forwarded to the family of our departed brother, with kindest expression of sympathy in the loss of their hus- band and father. R- M. Schlaf, C. E. Cross, C. F. Ream, Committee. Relay Division Lines East — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call to the Great Beyond our beloved general chairman. Bro. C. L. Lamb, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and Whereas, We realize that C. B. & Q. R. R., System Division No. 130, has lost a true friend and faithful leader; therefore, be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved ones our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his relatives, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread on the minutes of this division, to stand in memory of our de- ceased brother, who was ever loyal to our Order. J. F. Carder, R. L. Hale, W. F. Denton. Committee. McCook Division — IN MEMORIAM. VV H ereas. It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the universe to call from our midst our esteemed and worthy Bro. C.'L. Lamb; therefore, be it Resolved, That C. B. & Q. System Division No. 130 has lost a true and faithful member, and that the members of the McCook Division extend to the afflicted wife and family our heartfelt sym- pathy in this their hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. C. R. Hunt, H. M. Sanborn, A. V. Anderson, Committee. Alliance Division — Local Chairman Powell ordqped a nice lot of flowers for Bro. Lamb’s funeral, and nearly all the members responded to the call for funds for that purpose. Bro. Lamb was at our Edgemont meeting, on February 1st, and made us an inter- esting talk. It was the first meeting the Dead- wood boys had a chance to attend and they were there in large numbers. Bro. Denton, of Sterling, Neb., is now acting as general chairman, and a business which can not be handled through your local chairman should go to him at Burlington, Iowa, in care of Bro. Carder. % Bro. Delahoyde, Hill City, while on trip to Hot Springs, S. D., and Denver, accompanied by his little girl, was relieved by Extra Agent Bro. Harkleroad. Bro. Harkleroad is now relieving Mr. Skivers, at Pringle, who has been granted a six months’ vacation (twice a year) — may joy go with him. As there are no farmers unions up here, the farm- ers will not be disappointed. Bro. Hollenbeck, Rochford, has asked for a vacation to be taken March 25th. Bro. Stevenson. Nahant. is also going to lay off in the near future. Bro. Perrine, agent Marsland, the past two years has resigned to engage in other business. We are sorry to lose him, but wish him suc- cess. He will continue to carry an up-to-date. We appreciate such loyalty and wish we had others like him. Bro Reynolds has the agent's desk temporarily, relieved by Miss Scofield on second. Bro. Thuddium is on thirty days' vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Ough, from Whitman. There are several brothers almost delinquent. Now. boys, we need you with us and can not afford to let you become nons. Without co- operation from all we can not succeed in any business. Don't grow absent-minded. Bro. Gadient, Hot Springs days, is on the sick list. Bro. (i. A. Mickle is again on our list of up-to- dates. Bro. Donegan, the "blest agent and telegrapher in the service, rode, on a bitter cold day, in a buggy, sixteen miles and back to attend our Edge m.mt meeting, and says he was well paid for his trip, and if business 1 mits he will come again. Bro. Haner walked part of the way from Key- stone to Hill City t end this same meeting. The Alliance Division correspondents arc: Bro Fitzgerald, Whitman, for the line Alliance Digitized by CiOOQle

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486 The Railroad Telegrapher. to Ravenna; Bro. Jerry Davis, Crawford, Neb., for the line from Alliance to Edgemont, and Bro. E. S. Powell, Custer, S. D., for the Dead- wood line. Those who wish to see a good write-up for your division, send in the changes, etc., and help us to make it a success. The meeting at Edgemont, February ist, was quite a success, and we expect to have another one a little later on when the weather moderates. There were twenty-one present that night, and there would have been more had No. 42 been on time, as Bco. Kesinger and others from the Sheridan Division had intended to come. Mr. Gavin was very generous and let every brother go who could get away without any confusion in their tricks. Bro. Graham, first Seneca, bid in Marsland sta- tion. Bro. Sprague, of Alliance relay, who relieved Mr. Harncall, first Edgemont, on vacation, also relieved Bro. Mackey a few days. I had the pleasure of seeing Bro. Chambers re- cently in Deadwood. He is looking fine and likes the change. It’s a good job and will give him a chance to get to the front. We are glad to see our good, old O. R. T. men landing the best there is in sight. We have been asked to lay off our helpers on the Deadwood line, on account of a general lack of business, but we are not lacking for parcels post business. Div. Cor. Lincoln Division — I want to thank the boys in general for their liberal contribution for a floral design in memory of our worthy general chairman, Bro. C. L. Lamb. The total collection, $18.05, was forwarded to Bro. W. F. Denton, vice-general chairman. While we are still initiating new members, there is still room for improvement. I want to ask the membership in general for their help, as it's im- possible for me to reach them all, and the boys often do not pay much attention to my letters. If you are working with a non-member, talk to him. I am pounding away at them by mail all the time. Recently a good brother came to my rescue and talked with a couple I had been after some time, and they are now members. So you see it all helps. I want to thank the brothers who have taken this active part, and hope they will continue to do so. The local chairmen will meet at Omaha on March uth, to elect general officers, and the mem- bership can rot assured this committee will elect the best man available for general chairman. The work will, of course, be new' to him, but, with all contributing their help, he will get along O. K., and the solid-organization work of Division 130 will go on as before. Thanking >011 all for your support, and with best wi-lics to y«»u all, I am, Fraternally, I’. H. Miller, L. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly father to remove from our midst our late worthy and successful general chairman, Bro. C. L. Lamb, and Whereas, It is but just that a fitting recog- nition of his many virtues should be had; there- fore, be it Resolved, By Lincoln Division of Division No. 130, O. R. T., that while we bow in humble sub- mission to the will of the Most High, we no less mourn for the brother who has been taken from us; and be it further Resolvtd, That in the death of Bro. C. L. Lamb this division mourns the loss of a brother who was ever ready to offer a hand to aid the distressed of this organization, an active member of the Order — whose whole time was given to its work — whose outmost endeavors were exerted for its welfare, and a friend who was dear to us all; and be it further Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of this division be extended to his wife in her affliction, a copy of these resolutions be sent to the wife of deceased, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. p. h. Mill**, J. W. Shaw, W. O. Allison, Committee. Lincoln Division Notes — Bros. Foster and Mcrcier, Sutton, are sticking pretty close, so do not be surprised if you read an announcement in the April journal something like the one of Bro. Lannon, at Fairmont. It must be catching. Bro. Lannon and wife made a trip to Omaha recently. Bro. Clark, third Kenesaw, was a recent Hast- ings visitor and called on the boys at “GS." He is contemplating a trip East, visiting old folks and friends. Bro. Chidcster from Marquette to first Crete until bid in by Bro. Canfield, from Norman. Mr. Marohn goes to Ashton agency. Bro. Erickson, third “KY” Lincoln, is looking for the man who mailed him the Diamond Dick novel. Bro. Blodgett, third wire chief, had better keep in his hole. Business is good on the Columbus line, and Bro. Tyner, at Staplehert, expects to make it solid before long. Bro. R. R. Hargitt, third Cushman, off owing to bis parents’ illness, was relieved by a helper and relief piioner. I*. M. Orcll, Exeter tower, bid in third Cobb, relieved by Coleman, helper from Grafton. Bro. B. F. Ragan, extra, Ragan to York. W. Beer, third York, and G. C. Rhodes, nights Emerald, arc brand new members, and it’s now Bro. \V. G. Weaver, agent Exeter. Welcome, boys. Bro. C. R. Baker, second York, landed a couple ■ •f nous this month. Who’s next? Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 487 Assistant Superintendent of Telegraph Vaughan and Mr. Hall, at Lincoln, are the proud parents ol baby boys. Bro. Pcachman recently made a trip to Chicago. He was out until 4 o’clock one morning and lost his January pay check. Bro. Clark, "NI” Lincoln, is selling Omaha land. Bro. Kaney, who relieved Mr. Ost, agent Sew- ard, while on a trip to Florida, also relieved Bro. Blodgett at Ragan pending bulletin. Bro. Herbert, “NI” Lincoln, changed tricks with “A” McGee, who, on account of a bad cold, could not use the phones. Bro. Mueller is at St. Paul relieving. On bulletin: Omaha Division — Agencies — South End, Memphis, Randolph, Lyons and Wan (new). Telegraphers — Pappio, third Havelock and M. P. crossing at Louisville nights. Lincoln Division assignments: L. A. Coleman, Exeter tower; H. E. Waters, Norman, and Bro. E. C. Combs, Huntley, former agent at Randolph on the Omaha Division. Bro. E. B. Wallahan with- drew his bid in favor of Bro. Combs, on account of the latter’s parents living there. That’s brotherly love. Luck to both the brothers. Bro. Shaw, first “GS” Hastings, bids you one and all a kind farewell, leaving here March 1st for fourteen months’ solitary confinement in the wilds of Montana on a homestead. The glad hand will be extended to you if you wish to come out and visit during the hot months this summer. He will have everything to make it a pleasant trip, except the "cold ones;” you can bring them along. J. W. Shaw, Cert. 1471. Sheridan Division — The boys from this division all responded nobly to the call for floral and funeral offerings, and wc sent $30 to Bro. Carder to help cover expenses, etc. We wish to thank every brother who con- tributed to this fund. Surely, you couldn’t have placed it to better advantage. The time has come to choose a new local chair- man, my term expiring the last of this month. We have three good men running for the posi- tion— Bro. Young, at Wyola; Bro. Pollard, at Newcastle, and Bro. McKerchar, at Gillette. I hope you will give the new chairman all the sup- port you can in his work, and send in items for our journal. The actual raise on our schedule was small, but our conditions have been somewhat bettered, and we didn’t have to levy any extra assessments to pay for our delegates at Chicago. The money was spread over the division to the very best advantage, and we did very well when we think of what the other rsads got. I wish to thank all the brothers who have helped me in my work as local chairman, and will turn my work over to the new man with all the help 1 can give him. Yours fraternally, W. E. Kesinger. Sheridan Division Notes — Bro. Pulver, from the N. P., is relieving Mr. Sullenger on third Arvada for thirty days’ vaca- tion. We hope Bro. Pulver will stay with us. We need all the brothers 'we can get, even if oux family is a large one. Sullenger has been at Arvada six months, but could not be induced to join. Sister Clare E. Shaughnessy, from Basin, who relieved our old pal "Rusty” at Ulm, will probably soon relieve the agent at Lodge Grass for thirty days. Bro. F. L. Arnold, of Parkham, while in Sheri- dan on business, was relieved by Mrs. Murphy. Alger was one of the jobs raised in the last schedule, and they are fairly well paid now. Bro. Gordon bid in Ionia nights, but his bid was lost in the mail carried by freight train and never reached Mr. Johnson’s office. Mr. Murphy, who got the job, later relinquished his rights and will bid in some other job. Mr. Engstrom, from the branch, bid in the job when it was bulletined again, Bro. Gordon losing out on account of Mr. Engstrom’s seniority. The matter has been taken up with our general chairman to adjust, and we hope Bro. Gordon will be awarded the position. He is one of our most enthusiastic brothers, and will get a square deal. Our new brother, Ralph Owen, is at Corinth. He has his family there now and is happy. Bro. Wham decided to stay at Ranchester on account of the good school there for his children. We are glad to hear that Bro. Art Bertel’s wife, at Ranchester, is in good health again. They have had quite a siege of bad luck. Div. Cor. McCook Dizision — I wish to thank the brothers and some who do not belong for the contribution from this divi- * sion to defray the funeral expenses of our late brother, General Chairman C. L. Lamb. We col- lected $41.50 among the road men on this division. I wish also to thank you all for the hearty support you have given me in doing the work on division in the past few months, in which I have been filling out Bro. Anderson’s term, and for your undivided appreciation in putting me in as local chairman and delegate for the coming two years. I will assist one and all to the best of my ability, and ask the same of each of you. If we will work together, the O. R. T. will prosper as it never has before. A new general chairman has been elected, and [ hope one and all will assist him in carrying on the work that Bro. Lamb so nobly began. It is impossible to increase our membership as much in the future as in the past, because we are now so near solid, but be sure the man you arc work- ing with has an up-to-date card. If not, get him lined up, as the only way we can hope to secure anything is to be organized at all times up to the limit. Bro. E. P. Sweeney and wife were Denver vis- itors recently between trains. Bro. R. O. Young ami wife were also recent Denver visitors. Digitized by CiOOQle

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488 The Railroad Telegrapher, Sister Minnie Mathis, on vacation visiting home folks in Texas, was relieved by Mr. Hardesty. Bro. H. C. Byers, agent Keensburg, off a few days recently, was relieved by S. H. Cole, who also relieved F. A. Bullock' on second Brush re- cently, while off a few days visiting home folks. These good men should be lined up in the Order, boys. Keep after them. Paul Jones, Benklemen second, landed ft bank examiner’s job for the State of Nebraska. He was relieved by Bro. C. R. Bauer pending bul- letin. Mr. Reese, agent Imperial, off on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Kapser. Bro. Manning relieved Mr. Glenn at Parks, and also relieved Bro. Sullivan at Keensburg.. Bro. Curran returned to Haigler third, and Bro. Freeman relieved Bro. Westmoreland at Roggen, while he relieved Bro. Morgan, the agent, on vacation. Bro. Campbell returned to Eckley third, and Bro. Freeman, who was relieving him, went to Yuma third pending bulletin. Bro. Chapin, agent Otis, on vacation taking in the sights out West, was relieved by Bro. Hoff- nagle. Bro. Hanks is on first Akron, and Bro. Knopp on second, Bro. Kramer acting as agent until a regular man is assigned. Bro. C. M.^ Byrd assigned second Yuma; F. A. Bullock, second Benklemen, and S. G. Mitchell, third Yuma. IN MEMOR1AM. Whereas, It has seemed well to Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to take unto Himself the little daughter of Bro. W. H. Harris, and Whereas, In full realization of his great loss, we feel unable to find words to express and con- sole him, but point him to Almighty God, our Creator and ever-ready Comforter; therefore be it Resolved, That we, his brothers and co-workers on Division 130, bow in humble submission to the power over which we have no control, and extend to him, the bereaved brother, our heartfelt sym- pathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy to The Telegrapher, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. C. R. Hunt, O. B. Jordan, A. V. Anderson, Com mittee. St. Joseph Division — The floral design sent for Bro. Lamb’s funeral by this division was very beautiful. All members and some who were not members contributed very liberally, including those in the relay office at St. Joe, on the main line and on all the branches except in “KD" office. Kansas City. The paper was left in that office all day, but they refused to donate anything to the fund. We thank Con- ductors Perry Andrew and Frank Marshall for circulating the paper, taking charge of the funds and turning them over to the proper officials. We have a picture of the design, which we hope to have printed in the journal in connection with our write-up. Boys, we should all pay up our dues and give our new general chairman all the support we can, so that he can keep up the good work of our former chairman. The passenger depot at Hamburg was destroyed by fire recently and everything burned, including Local Chairman Arnold’s letters and records. Any brother having written him and received no an- .swer, please mail him a duplicate. Bro. Privett, agent Parkvillc, was knocked down by U. S. mail thrown from train No. 21 while handing up a clearance card. He had several teeth knocked out and was otherwise injured. Bro. Ockerman, from “C” office, dispatched trains a few days while Chief Dispatcher Brown was attending court. Bro. W. R. Armstrong, agent Amazonia, on a week's vacation, was relieved by Bro. C. C. Lee, and he by Bro. C. G. Conard. Bro. P. A. Fewson, extra agent, relieved A. W. Bender, agent Tarkio, on vacation, also Bro. L. J. Millen, agent Coin, while visiting friends in Wis- consin, and Bro. R. C. Stewart, agent Westboro, visiting a few days in Ridgeway. Bro. C. G. Conard, from Amazonia, is on vaca- tion. Bro. R. K. Thomas, third Forbes, went to first Block 82, C. L. O'Hara to second and Mr. McLez to third. Mr. Rudisill went to Block 82 one night, and Bro. Potter and Mr. Morgan had to work twelve hours each covering third Forbes. Bro. Orr, of Bethany, was in Kansas City re- cently, owing to a death in the family. It is now Bro. O. Whallen, at Armour. C. C. Jacobs, third Amazonia, resigned, relieved by Mr. Carson, from Bee Creek Jet.,' Santa Fe. Bro. 1). W. Conine, agent Fairfax, is on two months' vacation to California, relieved by Bro. T. A. Pearce, relieved at Phelps by Bro. W. K. Hale. Bro. E. O. Howes, Clarinda, is visiting in the West, relieved by J. E. Summers. R. B. Stewart, agent Union Star, has resigned to take up the insurance business. The St. Joseph O. R. T. Club meeting on Febru- ary 15th was postponed on account of Bro. Lamb's funeral being held on that date. We hope the brothers will arrange to attend these O. R. T. meetings in St. Joseph on our regular meeting night, the fifteenth of each month. If you attend one of them you will not miss the next one. We thank Bro. R. S. Stew’art, of Westboro, and Bro. Ockerman, of “C” office, for assistance in this write-up. If the brothers on the line would ‘■how the interest in our monthly write-up that Bro. Ockerman does, wc would have a good one each month. Cert. 1227. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 489 .4 u rora Division — On account of the sudden death of General Chairman Lamb, the meeting at Mcndota for February 15th was called off. Bro. E. F. Todd, local chairman, attended Bro. Lamb’s funeral, at Murray, Iowa, on February 16th, relieved by A. G. Ranger. Bro. Battershell, Rochelle; Bro. Duck, of Oregon; Bro. J. A. Newman, first vice-president, and Bro. G. Dal Jones, of Chicago, attended the meeting at Aurora, January 18th. Bro. Ed. Riegel, Mendota interlocker tower, has been very low with typhoid fever. When able to return he will resume work on first trick, being reinstated a few weeks ago. Bro. Stoneberg, former second tricker Somo nauk tower, was calling in Somonauk recently. F. Lind bid in second and Rro. I). IT. Miller third “MS” Mendota. R. I. Short bid in second Polo. E. R. Me* Knight, who won Somonauk tower, later with- drew and Bro. A. W. Roby, second bidder, got it. Bro. W. Lieber bid in second Tampico. Bro. G. A. Rousterholtz won second Plano, and E. R. McKnight got Downer’s Grove days. Chadwick, bulletined in error. Bro. Clias. Fowler won second Stradford. Bro! W. Lieber won third Big Cut. Bro. L. D. Jones won second Sugar Grove. Bro. C. O. Anglemeyer won second and Bro. R. B. McGuire third Zearing. L. J. Floum, new man, won second Oregon. Bro. H. M. Kautt. l>9wner*s Grove days, bid in Yorkville agency. G. W. Jackson won Hazelhurst agency and T. C. Wilson, Fox River branch, won Kasbeer agency. Bro. A. W. Roby, who won second Somonauk, was relieved by Mr. N. C. Weaver, of Wyanet. Bro. R. B. Mfcpuire, relieving, on first Streator, was relieved on Zearing second by Mr. Sedgwick, of the ‘'Big* Four.” Bro. Mclnturf, Zearing yardmaster, will have to crawl out of the hay an hour and a half earlier each morning now, owing to the change of hours at Malden. Cert. 14. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to re- move from our midst our beloved brother, H. S. Platt; therefore, be it Resolved, That while we bow in humble sub- mission to His will, we can but express our deep sorrow in the loss sustained; and be it further Resolved, By the members of the Aurora Divi- sion, of System Division No. 130, that we extend to the bereaved family our earnest sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. E. F. Todd, A. P. Lacure, Janies Skelly, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas It has been the will of our heavenly Father to remove from his home on this earth the beloved son of our esteemed brother, L. C. Sprinkle; therefore, be it Resolved. That Aurora Division, of System Divi- sion No. 130, C. B. & Q. Ry., extend to our brother and family our sincere sympathy and grief in their loss; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. E. F. Todd, C. M. Salander, L, M. Long, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Walnut, III., Feb. 2, 1913. To the Members of Aurora Division: Dear Brothers — We desire to tender our sin- cere thanks for the beautiful floral design sent us during our sad bereavement, in the loss of our son Ivan, by the Aurora Division brothers, and we also want to thank Bros. Daily, Marnil, Mil ler, Bodine and Langford for their beautiful .floral emblems. Yours fraternally, Bro. L. C. Sprinkle and Family. CARD OF THANKS. Aurora, III., Jan. 30, 1913. My mother and myself wish to express our sincere thanks to the brothers and others who contributed during my sickness and our time of need. H. H. Jewell, Cert. 264a. Ottumwa Division Notes — Bro. W. A. Stroup, agent Dudley, off sick with typhoid fever several weeks, was relieved by Bro. J. M. Browne. Bro. and Mrs. O. V. Dowlin, of West Burling ton, are on an extended vacation to San Francisco and western points, relieved by Bro. Lister, from the Crcston Division. Bro. C. D. Foltz, agent New London, off, ow- ing to the illness of his mother, was relieved by Bro. Colleen, of second trick, and he by Bro. J. M. Stevenson, returned from the U. P. Bro. G. F. Kennedy, second Fairfield, off with typhoid fever, was relieved by Bro. C. W. Small. Bro. J. B. McKenna, agent Cameron, 111., off a few days recently owing to sickness in his family, was relieved by Bro. J. L. Stafford, of second, and he by Mr. Shanton, a new man from the Lake Shore. Bro. E. W. Decker, third Mt. Pleasant, is on an extended vacation, relieved by Mr. Browning from the R. I. Bro. L. L. Lipps, second Lockridge, relieved Bro. Brand as agent while attending the funeral of Bro. Lamb, at Red Oak. It was necessary to close Beckwith second and bring Bro. Hayes to Digitized by CiOOQle

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400 The Railroad Telegrapher. second Lockridge to let Bro.* Brand get away, on account of the shortage of inch. Bro. Morrison, of Osceola third, and Bro. Sense, of Batavia third, also attended the funeral of Bro. Lamb. Bro. J. M. Browne goes from Dudley third t * Thayer third; Bro. McBride from Osceola second to Albia first; Bro. Stover from agent Lucas to Osceola second; Bro. Gustavison from Albia second to Ottumwa “UK-” third, and Bro. Little ton from agent Maxon to Albia second on bid*. Any who have not paid their dues for the present term should pay up at once and save tin- work of your officers in sending out s-conl notices and correspondence. We wish every man on the system could have been present at thtr funeral of Bro. Lamb and seen the respect shown, as we think all would have resolved to never be without a card and always be up to date. Let us remember when we are paying out our money for dues we are not only helping ourselves but our fellow men. After all it’s not so much what we do for ourselves as what we do for humanity as a whole that counts in this world. Keip the broader things in view and pass aside the nar row visions. With best wishes for your continued success. I am, Fraternally yours, E. A. Brand, L. C. Galesburg Division, Peoria Branch — The meeting at Peoria, on February 23d, was a success in every particular. The members arrived on No. 18, and after eating dinner at the Regis Hotel proceeded to the Burlington local office, sixteen members strong. Bro. Graves was chosen chairman of the meet- ing, and contributed a short talk, telling the members cf the phenomenal- growth of the Gales- burg Division during the past few months. Bro. Carder then delivered an entertaining ad- dress full of facts. His remarks concerning the growth of the Order and the benefit of our schedule were both interesting and pleasing and was thoroughly enjoyed. Bro. Denton, acting general chairman, was the next speaker, and his talk was of great value to all who heard him. He spoke of the time, twenty- three years ago, when p-isitions were paying $30 and $35, which now pay 564 and $75, showing any fair-minded person that the O. R. T. was the cause of the difference, although some of the non- members seem to be unable to sec any good in our organization. One of the most important things he mentioned was the fact that our schedule does a double duty, being a protection to the com- pany as well as the employes. lie urged the members to bear in mind the fact that our schedule does not protect us when we sleep on duty or in failing to do our duty in any other respect. Bro. Hasselbachcr, Yates City, one of the pio- neers of the service, spoke upon the conditions twenty five years ago. Quite a number of the younger members, as well as myself, were greatly surprised to learn that he was forced to work a heavy station for $30 a month, from twelve to sixteen hours every day. He paid a grand trib- ute to the men who have charge of our affairs, emphasizing the fact that the proper men were caring for our interests, and winle it would taxc a good deal of hard work, that in due time we would receive the same consideration accorded other branches of organized labor engaged in rail- road work. If those who are unfriendly to us and are not giving us thejr moral and financiaT assistance could have listened to Bro. Hassel bacher’*. plea for solid organization and his re- marks concerning the good which it has done and will do, there would not be any drawbacks (such as non-members) in our campaign for a larger membership. Bro. McXeff, from the “Big Four,” also de- livered an interesting address, which was very much enjoyed. Bro. England told the boys of affairs when he first began telegraphing, and the bitter fight which the officials waged against the men who wore the button. Present circumstances would suggest that the laugh is on some one. We wonder who? Bros. Murphy, Stevens, Farris, Walker, Stenegle, Keck, Antrim, Sisson and Bowers made short talks, which served to make the meeting one of the best which has been held on our division. Peoria will continue to be a permanent meet- ing point, taking its turn every fifth month with the four others. A cordial invitation is extended to all of the members of the different roads run- ning into Peoria to come around and get ac- quainted. Wc are interested in each other, and our next meeting should be held jointly with the “Big Four” or the members of any other road who desire to contribute their help. Among those present were: F. J. Graves, local chairman; D. G. Rixey, assistant local chairman; J. F. Carder, general secretary and treasurer; W. F. Denton, acting general chairman; Wm. Sisson, R. R. Murphy and A. D. Farris, Peoria, 111.; R. B. Bowers, Maquon, 111.; J. B. England, Elmwood, 111.; L. F. Antrim, Oak Hill, 111.; Z. C. Keck, Knoxvilc, 111.; A. N. Stenegele, Edwards, 111.; C. E. Walker, Galesburg, 111.; H. A. Stevens and S. P. Hasselbachcr, Yates City, 111., and A. C. McNeff, Peoria, 111., “Big Four,” Division No. 138. Bro. A. N. Stenegle, of Edwards, enjoyed a few days' vacation, relieved by Bro. Duncan, third Gilson. Bro. Leo Antrim, Oak Hill, who has been quite ill for the past three months, we are glad to state will soon be able to resume work. Gilson is no longer a continuous office, first and second tricks have been closed, Mr. Kiddoo going to third St. David, and Bro. Duncan drew Maquon second. In 1910 when our schedule, secured through the efforts of the O. R. T., was put into effect, three positions were raised on the Peoria branch $1 each. This represented the whole branch, over twenty positions. 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I The Railroad Telegrapher. Rushville. The men there, who have failed so far to give us their assistance and support, were not recognized in our last wage scale with increases in their salaries. Most of you have grown old in the service of the company and understand the progress and the change of working conditions in favor of the telegraphers. Surely you can not overlook the opportunity to make the investment of the small sum of $10 when it will return to you $96 a year, as in the case of Yates City, a total amount of $86 after deducting the principal. We present this matter for your consideration and good judgment and you may rest assured that what can be done for the Peoria branch can be done for you. It is now Bro. E. L. Hendricks, at Ipava, one of the “old-timers” in the service and an addition to our membership, which will be of great benefit to us. Mr. Duffy, acting agent at Gilson, says he will be with us soon. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Galesburg Division, North End — Bro. Antith, second Aepha, while off visiting relatives in Colorado, was relieved by A. C. Hen- dericks, from the Santa Fe, who later relieved Bro. Eiker, third Aepha, off a week with quinsy and grip. F. A. Nelson, extra, bid in Joy agency, vice Mr. Kiddo, resigned to go farming. Bro. C. A. Lindell, third Orion, visited home friends and relatives in Woodhull recently. Understand there is to be a marriage on the “north end” soon. There will probably be several vacancies up this way shortly, as several of the boys propose resign- ing to enter other business. Bro. Wood, Fenton, bid in Colmar, but as he could not secure a house gave it up. He was re- lieved at Fenton by Bro. Jones, of Erie, now visit- ing home folks in Missouri. An extra* trick was put on at Denrock for winter, with Bro. Finch on first and Bro. Cope, a new man from U. P., on third. It is now Bro. Eighnis, who relieved Bro. Nason at Plum River tower, while off a few days col- lecting taxes. L. A. A., E. A. T. and S. M. C. Galesburg Division, South End — None of the brothers sent in any items for this write-up. Bro. F. W. Denton, assistant general chairman, is acting general chairman, on account of the death of Bro. Lamb. Headquarters at Burlington, in care of the general secretary and treasurer’s office. V. E. Palmer bid in Colmar agency; G. M. Adams, third Augusta; R. E. Jordan, first Portal tower; W. V. Sage, first Aledo; Floyd Everett, third Terminal Jet., and A. H. LaPointc, second. They are all just waiting for the papers. Brothers, in this territory, get busy. Bro. Brothers met with such a very painful acci- dent, nearly breaking his arm, that he cqn not use his mill. We hope for his speedy recovery. 491 Those not attending the meeting at Peoria, Feb- ruary 23d, missed one of the best yet. Don’t for- get that the Peoria branch is a bunch of live wires. They get your money and you sign the papers as soon as you light over there. G. A. Reynolds has resumed at Castleton, after several months’ absence on account of ill health. Delinquent brothers, remember that your sixty- day limit is up. Procrastination is a bad policy. Don’t forget tfip big meeting at Galesburg, Satur- day night, April 19th. Aurora Division members are invited. Cert. 492. Brookfield Division — The time is soon coming when the motto “No card, no favors” will be strictly enforced. Al- though this division is well organized, there are yet a few who refuse to join the O. R. T., but always have their hand out for any increase in salary, and unblushingly take the many comforts that the O. R. T. has secured along social and domestic lines, letting the other fellow pay for it — a “human leech,” living upon the substance that belongs to others. There is only one way to deal with these fellows, and that is to extend them no favors. Quite a number of new men are coming here from time to time, and the first thing the “old heads” should do is to get them in line. Explain to them the benefits of the O. R. T., and nine out of ten will readily give you their application. Don’t try to bully them. If you run across a fel- low you can’t handle, notify the local chairman or assistant, whichever is handier, and let them try their hand. We want every telegrapher in line. Every member on the division should see' that his own station is solid, and then go after the other fellow. Third Lentner was bid in by H. Wright, and Bro. Dobyns secured Ely agency. The position of ticket clerk at Liberty has been abolished on account of the new electric line get- ting the Kansas City passenger business. Hugh Ridings, the agent, has been made extra agent. Bro. William Stevens, third Palmyra Jet., was off several days visiting home folks at Turney before their departure for California. He also visited with friends at Cameron, relieved by P. Mathews. E. H. Herriman, second Mooresville, off a few days, was relieved by Extra Xaugle. The automobile show and other attractions in Kansas City piade the ticket business very heavy during February. * Bro. Rowell, agent St. Catherine, while off attending the funeral of a relative, was relieved by Bro. McIntosh. Bro. Hughes, second Callao, off a few days, was relieved by Extra Heller. Bro. Arch Riese, first Macon, has gone to Kan- sas City as ticket seller. Extra Mahoney is on third. C. S. Shoup, of Hamilton, wjft a recent Brook- field visitor, relieved by W. N. Naugle, w’ho also relieved D. F. Smith, third Kidder, several days, Digitized by Google

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492 The Railroad Telegrapher. and later relieved A. G. Mathews, third Hamilton, while off on account of the illness of his mother at Sumner, Mo. Joe Grimes, assistant agent at Hamilton, was on the sick list the latter part of February. Harry Smith, agent Nettleton, on vacation, was relieved by “Pete” Holt, of second, and he by M. P. Holt. W. H. W. Omaha Division, Lines West — Some time ago it was mentioned in the notes from this division that it was Bro. Baker at Page, but he failed to keep his promise even after he filled out the papers; but he did not refuse the $3 raise we got for him. Mr. Enlow, at Dixon, took offense at our men- tion of his State agency for the novelty known as “a wonderful ink remover.” Queer how some of these nons take things to heart. All the extra men used during the ice rush have been laid off. Bro. Combs bid in Huntley, and Bro. Gilbert bid in Wann. There were five applicants for Wann. Bro. Smith is on a short vacation. Bro. Benn, at Breslau, has been under the weather for some time. Bro. Coffield spent Sunday with folks at O’Neill recently. Bro. Karns, of Nickerson, had a touch of the chills a short time ago. Bro. Downey looked over the Randolph job, but it did not suit him. Bro. Eastlick, of O’Neill, visited his folks at Plainview recently. Bro. West, of South Omaha, has decided to move to the country, and is making application for each station bulletined. Cert. 1350. Crest on Division — • Bro. R. L. Hale, first Malvern, has returned from an enjoyable thirty-day vacation South. C. W. Roberts went from third Malvern to thiro Prescott, later to second Glcnwood, relieving Mr. Rush, who relieved Bro. Huntsman on first, later bidding in Emerson agency. Bro. S. T. Spencer, agent Malvern, on a trip to Texas, was relieved by Bro. R. L. Hale, and he on first by Bro. R. M. Walkley, relieved on second by Bro. W. D. Bar- kus, and he on third by Mr. Bailey, from Gris- wold. Bro. Nichols, a new man, is on first Balfour. Bro. O. E. Beach, agent McPherson, relieved Agent Emerson for ten days, and then bid in Prescott agency, relieved at McPherson agency by Bro. J. L. Corsiglia, of second there, and he by Mr. Miller, a new man, who later resigned, re- lieved by Mr. McV'ey, another new rnan. Bro. John Schoenborn, second McPherson, has resigned and gone with the M. K. & T. in Texas. Bro. Ernest W hite, second Prescott, on the sick list, was relieved by Mr. Nichols, a new man. Third there was opened by C. W. Roberts, who later went to second Glcnwood, relieved by Mr. Philhawer, a new man. Mr. Powers, agent Pres- cott, bid in Corning second. Bro. D. W. Conine, agent Fairfax, St. Joe Division, is off three months, on account of his wife’s health. She went to California for -the winter, Bro. Conine joining her after spending a few days with his father at Murray, Iowa. O. E. B., Cert. 26 90. Hannibal Division, South End — Bro. Gilmore, McIntosh days, on vacation, was relieved by Clint McCall, from Saverton. Bro. Estus, McIntosh 'nights, while off with an attack of mumps, was relieved by Mr. Gist, from Saver- ton, who also relieved Mr. Truitt. Bro. G. R. Marks, second Louisiana, off with tonsilitis and rheumatism, was relieved by B. A. Truitt, also from Saverton. Bro. Roy Gilbert, Reading nights, off with an attack of grippe, was relieved by Mr. Chitman, who also relieved Bro. Loudcll, third Ashburn, while off on account of a visit by the stork. Late additions to the Order on this end are: Beck, Machens, Drayman and Miss Opal Hub- bard, all of Orchard Farm, and Frank, of Firma. YVc are all glad, indeed, to have them with us. This makes Machens and Orchard Farm solid. Bro. VV. E. Long, agent New Truxton, bid in Belleflower agency, relieved at Truxton agency by Bro. Hackamack, agent Pcruque, on bid, re- lieved by Bro. Hal Neece, second Pcruque, pend- ing bulletin. Otto Hubbard, who recently bid in Firma, re- signed, relieved by Bro. Frank. Mr. Wilburn, Belleflower nights, bid in Pcruque agency, and the former is now on bulletin. Div. Cox. Burlington Diznsion — Bro. J. M. Miller, agent Crawfordsville, is ship- ping his goods to Sumatra, Mont., and will try farming on his claim near there. We would rather spare some of the nons than to lose Bro. Miller, but we wish him success. Bro. G. W. Manussier bid in Crawfordsville agency, relieved at Woolson by Bro. J. L. Clark until bid in by Bro. A. R. Davidson, relieved at Winfield by F. E. YY'erner pending bulletin. F. E. Osborne, relieved at Carthage by A. R. Friend, bid in Lomax, relieving Bro. F. L. Car- lisle, extra. Bro. J. F. Frain went to Red Oak the night of February 15th and attended the funeral of Bro. C. L. Lamb, at Murray, Sunday afternoon. Cert. 8. Bcardstozvn Division — Winchester third has been opened with Bro. Elkingtun in charge, and Greenfield third with Mr. II underson in charge. Bro. Higgins, Piasa, while installing a new light system in the Kemper church, was relieved by Bro. Clomer. Bro. Sperry was called to Spava on account of the death of his mother-in-law. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 493 Jack Line — Logan Yowell bid in Litchfield, relieved by John Cole, Jr., at Girard. Bro. G. A. Daraeron drew Keysport agency, vice Mr. Lizzie, who took second and Mr. Hester third. H. V. Spanhowr, pending bulletin, relieved on second Litchfield by L. A. Losson, of Brookfield Division. Bro. J. H. Mann is back on third Litchfield. Eddie Gamier, third trick dispatcher, was called to Centralia on account of his grandfather’s death, Joe Norvell relieving him. Boys, send some items for Beardstown divi sion and the old Jack Line, and try to get the nons you work with to join the O. R. T.; don’t take no for an answer. Remember, “No card, no favors.’’ v Cert. 504 Relay Division Lines East — During the first part of January the Chicago general offices were moved into the new 15-story structure at 547 West Jackson boulevard, owned and occupied exclusively by the C. B. & Q., and is considered one of the best of its kind in the country. The telegraph office, located on the first floor, is up to date in every respect and affords sufficient space to work forty- four operators. All the electrical equipment is of the latest des'gn and strictly first-class and nothing has been left undone for convenience in the prompt handling of business. After the close of the present election there will be but one local chairman for the entire Relay division, who will handle all grievances for lines east and west. There arc two candidates out for local chair- man. Regardless of who the choice may be, give him your full support in all matters pertaining to the organization, which is the duty of every member. I wish to thank you for your co-operation in the past which has brought about nearly a solid division on lines east, but our duty will not be fulfilled until we have reached the 100 per cent mark. If every member will take an interest and get in the few nons left wre can accomp’ish the desired result within a short time. Educate them along the lines of organization. It’s nothing more or less than lack of education that’s responsible for their being nons. Bro. Clendenin, from Alliance, visited “GO” re- • cently, shaking hands with the boys and passing around a box of good cigars. Through an error in the January number Mr. Hull, at Aurora, was referred to as “Brother.” Bro. Flanagan, of La Crosse, was in Chicago on business recently. The new rate which went into effect January ist, is $1.50 more than the old one. For future reference cut out the following and paste it on a card: January and July, $11.00; February and Au gust, $10.20; March and September, $9.35; April and October $8.50, May and November, $7.70; June and December, $6.85. The above table is computed on a dues basis of $5.00 semi-annually and includes the $1.00 application fee to the mutual benefit department; the insurance rates will be found in each issue of The Telegrapher under the report of the Mutual Benefit Department. J. J. Rose. Chicago Terminal Division — The new schedule is now in effect and every one is satisfied with the work of the committee. Every member of the Order received an increase on this division as well as some of the nons. Robey St. tower is now solid O. R. T., as it is now Bro. Summers there. A hand car on which Bro. Wegener was riding was struck by a passenger train at Crawford, but he fortunately escaped uninjured. Bro. Bansback, first Canal St., was relieved by Bro. Gust, while attending his brother’s funeral. Bro. Bansback has our sympathy. W. Lymangood has resumed at Ashland Avc. after a month’s illness. Bro. Gannon, second Hawthorne, attended the annual ball of the Thir- teenth St. Club, relieved by J. H. Munson, who also relieved Bro. Peters, when called to Moline owing to the death of a relative. Bro. Murphy, Canal St., was relieved while on a visit East during the holidays by Bro. Gust, of Kcdzie Avc., relieved by Bro. Wegener. Bro. Murphy has just resumed work again after a short illness. We now have only three nons on this division one of whom promises to join in the near fu urc. Any news items for the journal should be given to the local chairman or the division correspond ent, so we can have a write-up each month. Div. Cor. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. I Vay cross District — C. G. Vanlandingham, from the Savannah Dis- trict, and Mr. Shearer, from the A. B. & A., are now at “FN” Waycross; C. B. Jackson, a new man, at Alapaha; E. W. White, at Hardaway agency, pending bulletin, vice Bro. Beecher, gone to Alapaha, and Bro. J. M. Roberts, at Kirkland agency, pending bulletin, vice Mr. J. B. White, gone to the third division. Bro. Curry is relieving the dispatchers while they go over the road. Bro. Hack, from “FN,” relieving him in the dispatcher’s office on second Savannah. J ij | “FN” Waycross first and second, Albany second and tlnrd, Valdosta third and Argyle agency are now on bulletin. i Dispatcher McLeod has our sympathy owing to the death of his mother. We can have but one mother, and her loss to him is great indeed. Brothers, watch the wires and sec that your key is not left open or the ground left on. I know that no one would leave his key open or Digitized by Google

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494 The Railroad Telegrapher. ground the wire knowingly. When you find that your key has accidentally been left open or a ground put on for test, forgotten, have no fear of getting into trouble when I ask you to close the key or take the ground off. I do so since handling the wires over here in order to locate the trouble before the W. U. chief finds where it is and makes a report of it to both his district superintendent and our superintendent of tele- graph, which means some papers for you to an- swer. If the brothers will do what I tell them when tracing for an open wire, we will soon have very little, if any, of it to trouble us. Our committee, if not now in Wilmington try- ing to get a new schedule, will soon be there, and I know that it will have the solid backing of every man on this district. You brothers working with the new men, get them lined up. Don’t leave it for someone else to do. When working with Bro. Sasser or my- self each day, if there are any changes made in your office, tell us about them and if the parties are members, etc., so we can have a good write- up each month and know where the non-members are, and then help us get this district solid. The little son of Conductor A. E. Perry, who had both his legs cut off while playing around the depot and yard at Dupont, died the next morn- ing in the Waycross hospital. The brother has our heartfelt sympathy in his trouble. He is a good friend of our Order and has helped us in many ways in carrying on the cause of a solid union. A. L. Pixley, Div Cor. Big Four R. R. Bro. Reynolds has taken the third trick dis- patcher’s job at “DI.” Bro. Soli, third Crestline, resigned, relieved by Telegrapher Todhunter. Bro. Dutton is now agent at Agosta, relieved by Mr. Manning. Bro. Knapp and son worked twelve hours a few days on account of Mr. Cleveland being sick. Bro. Snowberger, second leverman Shelby, was off a few days sick. Bro. Cramlet and Mr. Smith doubHng. Bro. Greetham, Huff, was off a few days, re- lieved by Mr. Edwards. The local chairman and brothers wish to offer their heartfelt sympathy to Bro. Pearl Ford, owing to the death of his mother. Bro. Artz, Columbia, passed the cigars around before he went on his honeymoon. Congratu- lations. The meeting at Cleveland, February nth, was well attended, but we hope to get more of the brothers to come out to these meetings. They will be repaid many times for doing so by hearing some of the talks from the visiting brothers. Cert. 1123. St. Louis Division East — At the last regular meeting at Paris, I was appointed division correspondent, vice Bro. J. A. Taflinger, resigned. Please send me all the news items you possibly can by the 20th of each month, in care “Big Four” depot, Terre Haute. I trust the boys will do this, as it is impossible for one man to get the news from all over the division. Nothing shows up better for a division than a write-up of some kind. With your assistance I will try and give you one each month. G. C. Web ejl It is now Bro. G. C. Parrott, on second Duane, which we are all glad to hear. Bro. G. C. Weber, third Weaver, relieved by H. Goodwin, Jr., relieved by Bro. Edw. Whalen, first Duane, after spending a few days with home folks, Bro. Whalen going to the Cincinnati and Cairo Division Grievance Committee. I understand he won the grievance for the Cincinnati Division, but haven’t heard the outcome on the Cairo Divi- sion. Bro. R. F. Sexton is planning for a visit East. Brothers, you are sure missing some good meet- ings at Paris as well as the good eats we have occasionally. Try and arrange your social dates so they won’t fall on' the date of the meetings. The more the merrier. Bro. W. W. Williams spent a few days around Indianapolis, relieved by Mr. Hewitt. O. E. Roach bid fti second Sunnyside, and Bro. J. P. Parrott, second Sandford, bid in second Car- bon. This leaves second Sandford the only office on bulletin. Cert. 981. Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry. Northern Division — Wish you boys would let me know of any changes at your station or any other news by the 20th of the month, so we will be in time. D. C. Ketchum, telegrapher Manton, off a few days, relieved by Bro. S. J. Smith, “MO” siding, relieved by Mr. Campbell, helper at Manton. Bruce Holmes, second Pellston, now on third Howard City, relieved by Mr. Stephenson, a new man. Since Mr. Linton’s death the division operator’s work is being handled by the superintendent’s office. It is not known yet who will secure the vacancy. Bro. C. O. Babcock has returned to “FN’’ sid- ing nights, from third Kalkaska. C. A. Runk has returned to first Kalkaska after being sick a long time, relieved by Mr. Ames of second. Mr. Albright is on second Walton Junction, vice Mr. Birum, resigned, now with the P. M. at Kaleva. One man -has been taken off “P” office, Petoskey. Agent Phelps is now on first and Mr. Thomas and Mr. Bowman on second and third respectively. Bro. L. L. Wright, who was taken off, went to the M. C. at Detroit. Agent J. M. Tyrrell, South Boardman, off sick, relieved by Relief Agent H. A. Thomas. Bro. W. A. Gates is back on "K,” Reed City first, and Extra Dispatcher D. W. Thorne is again Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 495 on third “GN,” Grand Rapids, after relieving Dis- patcher Boulard on vacation. Bro. Grant Reed, second “KS” tower, was at home in Bay Shore recently. Mr. Neilson is on second “FA,” Boyne Falls, vice Mr. Hill, who gets the cashiership, vice Mr. Cross, who is on first there, and C. H. Daley is on third, relieved as helper at Levering by Mr. Holbrook, helper from Alansan. Bros. L. B. and C. O. Babcock, Kegomic, and “FN" siding, respectively, were off a few days on account of the death of their brother-in-law at Harbor Springs. Mr. Shue relieved at “FN” sid- ing, and Kegomic was closed during Bro. Bab- cock’s absence. Bro. S. J. Smith, relieved at “MO” siding by Mr. Campbell, is now on “GI,” Manton days, vice Mr. Ketchum, gone to Lansing. Boys, send in your dues, there is no reason for not being up-to-date now after getting that raise, making it a $60 minimum for telegraphers. This should also be an inducement for the nons to line-up also and show their respect, anyway. Get after that fellow again if he hasn’t “come across” yet, and get him floating the right colors. Show the company that the O. R. T. boys are the ones who can be depended upon, and don’t let “DS” call too much. Business is very good, and telegraphers are scarce. Mr. Bailey, a new man, is on second Howard City. Boys, look after that fellow next to you without a card, and get him in the fold, as we need him. If you need any help you know where you can get it. If he won’t come across, remember our slogan, “No card, no favors,” and use it to the limit. If every member will get another this year, we should have a pretty good showing by the end of the year. Get busy. “23.” Ft. Worth & Denver City Ry. A meeting was held in Childress on February 23d, and quite a large amount of business trans- acted. Ballots were mailed promptly to members for the coming election. Our percentage of membership of the 111 teleg- raphers on this line could be materially increased if each member would take it upon himself to look after the few nons left. A few “live wires” like Bro. A. H. Plentl, of Gorce, will accomplish untold good. We added twenty-seven new mem- bers so far this year, and quite a number of appli- cations have been written up awaiting remittances from the signers, many of whom received a sub- stantial increase in our last effort with the officials. Bro. Oliphant, third Henrietta, has gone to the T. & P. at Arlington, Tex., and Bro. B. F. Lan- ham, first Electra, to the St. L. B. M. at Bra- zoria, Tex. Bro. J. Sparkman, former agent at Alvord, is now first and agent Henrietta, with Bro. W. L. Durrett on second and Bro. Kenning- ton on third. Bro. Puckett is now agent Alvord, relieved at Lelia Lake by J. A. Adams. Some of you brothers land him. Bro. C. E. Weaver, while on a recent trip over the line, was relieved by W. J. Jennings. Mr. Fritz, agent Munday, has resigned and engaged in private business, relieved by A. B. Reese, former agent Dundee, relieved by Bro. D. A. Davis, from the C. R. I. & P. Mr. Pentl, of Goree, lost his four-year-old son recently. We extend our fullest sympathy to him and family. The parcel post is making the handling of the mail quite a task. Bro. Johnson, from the U. P., is now on second “CD” Childress, relieving L. B. Ward. Five card men at Texline and Bowie and four at Quanah and Chillicothe; pretty good. Let’s make 'em all as solid as these stations. Bro. Harriell, second Bowie, relieved owing to reduc- tion of force, is visiting his folks in Oklahoma. This puts Bro. Hodges on first and cashier, Bro. Greenwood on second and Bro. Lee on third. Div. Cor. Grand Trunk Western R. R. Eight dollars and sixty cents will get you a new up-to-date card, with $300 life insurance, paid up until June 30, 1913. If you have not the goods, now is the time for you to look wise. , It will not be long until you will be telling your troubles over the phone. We hate to hear the sound of the old clicker die away, but it surely is doing so. The phones have not affected the pay on any of the other roads, and you have to be acquainted with Father Morse just the same as before in order to get a job. So don’t worry. W. J. Hogan has been appointed trainmaster over the P. O. & N. Ry. and District No. 29 exclusive of Detroit and Port Huron terminals, with headquarters at Pontiac, Mich. The Bellevue depot burned to the ground in about twenty minutes on February 23d. It will be replaced by a considerably larger station than tht old one, with more trackage and better freight facilities. A projected rock-crushing plant and the cement factories all going will make it a busy place. Telegrapher Hammond, third “HR” office and Sixteenth street, Pt. Huron, after promising to join, has changed his mind and says he can get along just as well as a non as a member, and wants us to understand he is just a plain “non.” Some time ago he admitted that the Order had done considerable for him within the last year or so, but he says we never will amount to anything on the G. T. W. A few more things like Sunday overtime may change his mind. The block job at Vixburg is closed, and Mr. Becker is back on the west end again. We are sorry to note that there are still a few who have not paid up their dues, although as a whole the boys have “come across” finely. Send in your dues promptly and get your new cards, and save Bro. Case a lot of extra work. We hope the Interstate Commerce Commission will rule that nine hours constitutes a day’s work at all telegraph offices operated to exceed thirteen Digitized by CiOOQle

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496 The Railroad Telegrapher. hours in each twenty-four-hour period in all the other States the same as it has ruled in California. Mr. Estenburg, former helper at Capac, is now on second there. Since the automatic block went into effect Bro. F. D. Feto, at West End, is working twelve hours. A. F. Dell relieved Bro. J. M. Foster, “SB,” and is now on second “SF” West End. Brothers, see that he keeps his promise. Bro. Vine, of Emmett, was called to Goodells recently to relieve Agent Hilderbridle, on account of the wreck there. Bro. C. C. Osburn, former agent at Vernon, recently with the P. M., is now at Birmingham. Business continues Jieavy. A crossover has been put in a mile west of Vixburg and three telegraphers installed there. Bro. Beckwith, of Lotterville, was off a few days recently. Bro. Granger and Leverich, at “XD” West End, has to double while Davis, of first, was off sick. Bro. J. C. Kelley is now with the Western Union at South Bend. The boys at Valparaiso arc now in the new de- pot. Only one non between Pt. Huron and “WI,” Battle Creek nights. Let’s get the man at “NS.” Other parts of this division between certain other terminals arc just as solid. T. T. Irving appointed division engineer, J. H. Reagan superintendent of track and C. O. Busby superintendent of B. & B., western lines. The G. T. System receipts for January. 1913, were about four and one-half million dollars, a very large increase over the same month in Janu- ary, 1912. Robert Kelley, appointed trainmaster District 26 and H. E. Bailes, District 25, with offices at Battle Creek; II. W. Matthews, former train- master District 25, appointed passenger trainmas- ter Western lines, with headquarters at Durand; J. Erhie, appointed superintendent Divisions 25 and 26, headquarters Battle Creek; O. F. Clark, ap- pointed superintendent transportation Western lines and I*. O. & N. Ry. with offices at Chi- cago. Bro. Harmon, agent Emmett, spent Sunday with his brother-in-law at Goodells recently, and Bro. J. Clifford was to Emmett recently on a short visit. Bro. Cace and wife, while in Detroit attending a funeral, relieved by Mr. Burdick, of Flint. Bro. A. J. Spicer, agent Cass City, is back in the ranks again. Bros. McNamara, F. O. Willc and F. S. Robin- son one night recently started on a war path, landing a man apiece. A good illustration of what can be accomplished by concerted clTort. Thanks to those who forwarded news to me this month. Come again. P. O. Box 114, Emmett, Mich. New members for this month are: F. E. Gramm, agent Swartz Creek; Ralph P. Glasser, Anderson ville; P. M. Baughman, Millett; Nelson Richard and Wm. Waite, Durand; A. J. Spicer and J. D. Hoffmeister, Cass City; O. M. Hilder- bridle, Goodells; C. J. Dewaters, A. E. Buck and F. J. Harrington, State Fair; Clyde Lutes, Cas- soplis; D. F. Koon, Schoolcraft; W. S. Wilecox, Glen Fisher and F. W. Pringle, Linden; Bert Strego, Holly, and C. C. Osborn, Bermingham. transferred. Action will remove the doubt which theory can not remove. Stus. Delaware & Hudson Ry. Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Feb. 16, 1913. To All Members: Your general committee signed, on February *3. 19 13, a new schedule, effective February xst. We were unable to get it dated farther back. I have notified each of you of the amount of y>rr increase. The company is to print the schedule, as heretofore, and furnish each employe with a copy. The committee was convened in January. 1911. but after ineffectual attempts to get ahead of the engineers’ arbitration case, we were forced to ad- journ until that was finished. This took quite a time and made expenses which could not be avoided. Then by the fall of 1912. grievances had piled up on the general chairman, and the co-operative board was convened and all cases set- tled; your chairman and secretary were present at this meeting, which covered a period of nearly a month. On December 9th, I called the committee to- gether and we were in session until we adjourned February 13th on which date the schedule was signed, which carries with it increases aggregat- ing over $16,000 over the schedule figures of 1910. The expense of the organization on the system, in 1912, you already know from the circular sent you with the ballot. You each know how much the debt on January 1, 1913, was; the assessment called early in the year will reduce this by be- tween $700.00 and $800.00. The non-members have agreed to pay the amount of their first month’s increase; then the balance of what you owe will be ascertained and an assessment called, which will, when paid, pay every cent of our in- debtedness. I feel that you should all be willing to pay this in order that the committeemen, who have lost time and money in an effort, which was suc- cessful, to get something for you, may get what is clue them. Assessments may pinch you a little but it is simply a question of whether you pay them, or let the men who do your committee work go un- paid; they lose their time and spend their money for room and board. Is it fair that they should personally lose this, or wait two or three ‘years for it, when a small payment on your part will make them square. Can you expect them to do the kind of busi- ness that has been done the past two times of making schedule, with all the delays that hav? Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 497 ensued, and which profited you so much money, and not have their pay? Can you expect to profit as you have both times and only pay what you used to pay when rates of pay were 15 per cent lower and in- creases were less than one fourth as great? And finally, can you expect men to be willing to serve you as committeemen in the future when you have not paid them for what they did for you before? You have had, and are getting, the • money which they get for you; is it not fair that they should have their pay? If you elect the members of the old committee again, you in effect say that you are satisfied w th them and think they have done the right thing; why not, then, pay them for doing it? It’s an insult to vote for a man to continue to serve you as local chairman and be unwilling to pay him for that which he has done. The general committee elects the general chair- man. I ask you frankly, would any of you stand for re-election to a job where the man, or men, you worked for did not pay you fully for your last year’s work? If you appreciate the work that has been done show it by paying up every cent you owe; if this committee has not satisfied you, just be sure to elect others. Yours fraternally, A. Johnson, General Chairman. Virginian Ry. Business is on the boom and we arc landing the nons. Mr. Snider is a brother now, and, with two or more to land, we will be about 100 per cent strong. Mrs. and Mr. Roush, at “JA,” will be with us when they get the farm they are buying in Oklahoma paid for, but they can surely spare the price of a card, for if it was not for the O. R. T. they would be working at “JA” for about $40 a month, 12-hour tricks. I know of a man who has a family of eight to support and comes right up with his dues. If all the good sisters and brothers were in the same notion as myself, we would land them. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Mr. Spradling is back. He was relieved by Sister Hardy. Bro. Booker is relieving Bro. Col- linsworth, chief staff operator, on a vacation. Bro. W. B. Martin has returned. He was relieved by Bro. L. L. Abbott. Bro. W. M. Martin, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Mr. Charlton. The Little Doctor. Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Ry. The new line from Wagoner, Okla., to Joplin, Mo., will soon be opened up, and quite a number of our boys, both in the train and station service, expect to take jobs on that end. Bro. A. Mitchell, of Atwood, goes to Locust Grove as agent cashier. Morgan, Dennison, goes to Baxter Springs as agent. N. W. Jones, agent Henryetta, goes to Miami as agent Passenger Conductor Winchell goes on the north end between Muskogee and Joplin. I am sure everyone on the south end hates to see him leave, as they don’t create men any nicer than he is. Conductor Ellis will take train No. 1 and 4, relieving Mr. WincheJl. There are quite a number of new men coming to the line. We must get after them and find out whether they carry cards. If not, get them to come in at once. We need their help to get the road lined up and secure a contract. We secured fifteen applications last' month, which is doing pretty well. If we can only persuade the rest of the non-members to come in, we can soon secure a charter. Trainmaster Kelly was off the \ latter part of January on a trip to New Orleans. Chief Dis- patcher Booth relieved him on the line#* Mr. Conway relieved “The Chief,” and Bro. L. D. Nunely tried his hand on first trick as dispatcher. Brothers, let us appoint a correspondent and furnish him items by the twentieth, so we can have a writeup in the journal every month. I know you all look for one from the "Molly,” and, like myself, have been disappointed, as we have not had one for about two years. Cert. 468. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry. IV. & A. Division — M. L. Brock is now first Noonday; T. O. Lewis, second Kennesaw. J. A. Adams, transferred from Emerson to third Elizabeth; N. T. Durham, extra to regular third Smyrna; B. H. Mitchell, third Elizabeth to third Rosewood. R. B. Hargis landed back at Rogers. No place like home to Bob. Boys, get your 1913 card and keep your dues paid up. We can’t do business with nons. Take a peep at the cartoon in the January journal. Surely, you are not going to be “pigs or hogs.” We can do something if we will all pull together. Don’t get scared at the bulletin sent out to all telegraphers recently telling you not to be misled by the officers of our Order. We need the pro- tection of the O. R. T. — better salaries, better working conditions and the insurance to protect our dependent ones. It’s too bad that Bro. H. G. Griggs was forced to drop the O. R. T. and lose his insurance or liis job. He died September 5, 1912, when a payment of $18 would have left his wife and little baby $500, but he was forced to withdraw. If the com- pany calls it misleading to protect our families, as Bro. Griggs was trying to do, then I hope the O. R. T. will continue to mislead us until wc all see that it is to our best interest to belong to it. I know the company is not going to look after our interests. It should not be necessary to beg anyone to do his duty, but it is a fact that the things the telegraphers need the most often have to be shoved onto them. Keep your dues paid up and be somebody. Do not say: “Oh, I work for the W. & A. and it doesn’t allow Order men.” If you have not yet Digitized by Google

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498 The Railroad Telegrapher. paid your dues, pay them up at once. If you are not a member, send in your application. Get your friends to do likewise. Don’t sit down and say: “I can’t,” because Jones, etc., are not members. Get after Jones, and let Jones get after Smith, and let’s have a bunch of good O. R. T. boys. Think of what the O. R. T. has done; look back ten years, when your job was paying $25 to $30 a month. Here’s hoping all the W. & A. boys will get right and stay right. , ”G,” Cert. 2691. CORT Club. A very enthusiastic meeting was held February 20th in Room 912 Masonic Temple Bldg., but the attendance was comparatively small, considering the number of telegraphers in the vicinity of Chi- cago who could have very easily attended had th y exerted some effort. Bro. Quick, Grand Secretaiy and Treasurer, and Bro. Kelso, a member of the board of directors, were with us, together with the general chairmen of the various roads running into Chicago. The talks made were the best ever heard at a meet- ing of the CORT Club, and were interesting from start to finish. We hope to again have the pleas- ure of hearing trom our distinguished brothers. J. J. Rose. The O. R. T, Club. Our regular meeting, February 6th, at the Pax- ton Hotel, Omaha, was a very successful one. there being more roads represented than ever before. Three of the Union Pacific general com- mittee addressed us on subjects of interest to all, which was greatly appreciated. Bro. C. L. Lamb, general chairman, Division No. 130, gave us a talk that would oring any non across who could have heard it. The non-members should come to our meetings, when invited, and hear these talks on the actual working of the O. R. T. We believe it would convince them that they are making a great mistake in not carrying a card. The mem- bers are urged to bring them in to our meetings. Bro. U. H. smith, general chairman. Division No. 6, gave the boys one of those to be-remembered talks, and judging by the applause he received, the boys would line to see him at our meetings often. Come again. Bro. Lockman, of the U. P. committee, told us of conditions on the “Colorado.” and Bro. Ging, also of the G. P. committee, told us about his dis- trict. With such an able committee to look after their interests, and with bright prospects ahead for Division No. 6, we fail to see any reason for a non-member on that line. President Ackerman gave the boys a talk on lining up the city members in the club, and asked each member to do his best to make our dance, on April 3d, a success. Invitations are being printed and will be sent to our friends on the line. Any of the boys who can not get to our meetings, if they will write President Ackerman, he will send invitations for their friends. Everything of the finest at this dance. A good time promised to all. Lemp’s orchestra will furnish the music. The hall will be decorated appropriately. After initiating a few new members to the club, including Bro. M. H. Meeker, from the Wabash, and Bro. Shaller, from the C. N. W., the me ting adjourned. All lines are now represented in this club, and the membership is gaining every day. The meeting dates were changed for the con- venience of general chairmen and general secre- tary-treasurers, in order that they may be with us on meetings nights, from the first and third Thursday in each month to the Monday following the third Tuesday, holding but one meeting each month; next meeting March 24th. A number of the division officials will be with us at each meet- ing, .and a good time is promised to all who at- tend. The O. R. T. string orchestra will supply the music for these meetings. Don’t forget the date. The regular meeting held at Omaha, February 24th, at 8 p. m., in the Paxton, was well attended. About twenty-five of the boys responded to our invitation. The O. R. T. orchestra furnish d the music, and the program was pronounced the finest ever. It was a shame to stop it, but the refresh- ments looked good to the musicians, and they played some very appropriate music afterwards. Bro. G. H. Smith, general chairman. Division No. 6, gave us another of his interesting talks. We wish there had been fifty instead of twenty- five present to hear Bro. Smith. Bros. Hook and Lockman, of the U. P. com- mittee, also addressed us, and their arguments in favor of solid organization were heartily applauded. Bro. F. P. Vybiral, “UP,” Schuyler, Neb., was with us and enjoyed himself to the limit. He always enjoys O. R. T. meetings, and reports the advance sales of tickets to our dance, April 3d, very encouraging. Bro. Y'ybiral is a worker. Bro. Carter, of “UP,” Valley, Neb., one of the oldest men in the employ of the company, was also with us, and enjoyed himself so much th^t he will bring several of his men with him to the next meeting. Bro. Harry Draper, “CNW,” South Omaha, gave us a short talk in regard to matters on his division. Don’t forget our dance April 3d, Chamber/s academy, corner 25th and Farnam streets. Om^ha. Secure your tickets from the members of this club on your division. Come and spend an enjoyable evening with us. We have music and refreshments at each meeting. Thi Scant. Ottumwa O. R. T. Club. The regular meeting of the club was held in the parlors of the Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa. Iowa, Saturday evening, February 22d, at 7:30 p. m., with fifteen of the faithful present, and was called to order by President Critchfield. Secretary Ream read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved, after which some minor business matters were acted upon by the membership. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 499 Speeches were made by Bro. W. F. Denton, assistant general chairman of Division 130, who was with us for the first time, he being called upon to take the place of our departed brother , General Chairman C. L. Lamb, who had written us he would be present at this meeting. A speech was also made by Bro. Cross, of the Milwaukee, and several others. We had a good lively meeting and are all very glad to see the boys taking such an interest, and the manner in which business matters con- nected with the club are handled. On motion of Bro. Cross, the annual election of officers was deferred until our regular meet- ing, March 22d, when all members, and those eligible for membership, are urged to be present. W'e hope there will be a goodly representation from the Rock-Island and Milwaukee. The “Q” boys will be there, they always are, and we need some good live, active men from the other two lines. We have a fine place to meet, a good room, plenty of chairs and the finest treatment that could be asked for, by the Ballingall Hotel man- agement. No objections to smoking and having a general good time. C. F. Ream, Sec’y. Topeka O. R. T. Club. Our meeting on February 9th, at the Throop Hotel, was the best in attendance and enthusiasm since the club’s inception. There were twenty- six members present and everyone was a live- wire. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 p. m. by President Stover, who made the opening ad- dress, welcoming the new members. Bro. W. T. Brown, G. C. 126, gave us a very interesting and instructive address, which was keenly enjoyed and vigorously applauded. Bro. W. J. Edwards, G. S. & T. 126, aiso made a stirring address, telling of the big in- crease in membership the last six months on the Rock Island, and thanking the members for the individual effort displayed. He urged each brother to continue to take an active part in the organizing of Division 126. Bros. Woolsey, Lund, Smith, Emery and Bone- cutter, also made short addresses, stating that they would endeavor to interest more of our brothers in our club and insist that they attend each mc'et ing. Bro. Brown explained several rules and gave us all a better understanding of our schedule. He also discussed the parcel po6t and Western Union commission questions in detail. Bro. Stever made a very interesting talk thank- ing the brothers from out on the line for their interest in the club and expressed our apprecia- tion of their attendance, which caused many of them to lose considerable sleep and travel all night to get back to their respective stations in time for duty. He also mentioned the fact that Bro. R. A. Powell was a candidate at the com- ing election for local chairman and delegate, rep- resenting the general offices of the- Rock Island, and urged the members to support him in the coming election. Bro. Powell responded with a short address, thanking the brothers for the honors tendered him and pledged them his best efforts if elected. Bro. Pringle, one of our reliables, made his usual stirring address, which was thoroughly en- joyed, followed by Bros. Bonecutter and Owens. Bros. Owens, Emery, Woolsey, Smith and Hogewoning were initiated as new members to the club. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p. m. We hope the boys along the line of the R. I., U. P. and M. P., will continue to take an inter- est in our club and that our membership may b= increased at each meeting. Sec'y. Panhoma Club. The meeting of February 22d at the Southern Hotel, El Reno, was well attended by the members of both the Panhandle and Oklahoma Divisions, and was called to order by President C. H. Mea- dor. Secretary H. T. Snodgrass read the minutes of last meeting, which were approved. There were twenty- four present, among whom were Bros. Dun- nam, Gorrell, Barnard, C. C. Snodgrass, Mel- bourne, Boyle, Davis and Rex Snodgrass, and the out-of-town brothers were: C. H. Armstrong and Bros. Stone, Sr., and Jr., Oklahoma City; Bro. Adams, Yukon; Bro. Byfield, Calumet; Bro. Nicholls, Greenfield, from the Panhandle Division; Bro. Upson, Waurika yard; Bro. Howell, Rush Springs; Bros. Hoover and Hall, Enid; Bros. Rugh and Johnson, Kingfisher, and Bro. Meador, Minco. The rest present were El Reno boys, and believe me they are some live bunch. Bros. Brown and Edwards, of Kansas City, were to have been with us at the meeting, but, owing to the fact that a general chairmen’s meeting was called at Chicago for the 21st, it was impos- sible for them to attend. Matters of importance were discussed. Bro. Armstrong brought out some strong points on the legislative bills now pending, one of which was the semi-monthly pay day, which will greatly benefit all concerned. We went on record as not opposing these bills; also the hospital bill, whereby railroads are to maintain “hospitals” within the State. This did not meet with the ap- proval of the Governor. The bill has been amended to read “Railroads are to maintain hospital facili- ties” within the State. These bills have passed the House and Senate, and are now up for the Gov- ernor’s signature. Bro. Armstrong was appointed chairman of a legislative committee to prepare and lay before the proper parties the unanimous sentiment of the club relative to . the labor bills now before the legislature. The next speaker of the evening was Bro. C. C. Snodgrass, who spoke on the i-cent postage bill. I would be glad to see more of the boys from the Panhandle out at the meetings. The Oklahoma Division was well represented. One matter taken up at this meeting was the appointing of two committees to take up and tabu- Digitized by CiOOQle

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soo The Railroad Telegrapher. late certain matters relative to schedule matters. The full text will be announced later. Boys, I wish each of you would send in the applications of the lady members of your families to the general secretary and treasurer of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. If you have not received blanks, let me know and I will furnish them. C H. M. Chemung Valley Telegraphers’ Club. This club was organized at a joint meeting, December 3, 1912, at Symphony Orchestra Hall, Elmira, N. Y., by the Northern Central, Erie, Lehigh Valley and Delaware, Lackawanna & West- ern telegraphers. Bro. C. R. Elliott, who initiated the movement, appointed VV. U. Phillips, of the P. R. R.; G. E. Lacey, of the L. V., and E. J. Hesscr, of the Erie, a committee to draft con- stitution and by laws, and the committee recom- mended the adoption of the constitution and by-laws of the Telegraphers’ Club of Cincinnati, with a few exceptions and changes. The recom- mendation of the committee was unanimously adopted at the above meeting. Another meeting was called on February 17th, Chairman E. J. Hesser, of the Erie, presiding, when the following officers were elected: Bro. M. G. Beach, president; Bro. VV. U. Phillips, secre- tary-treasurer; Bro. B. H. Youmans, first vice- president; Bro. G. E. Lacey, second vice-president; Bro. C. II. Nagle, third vice-president. President Beach then appointed Bros. C. R. Elliott, E. J. Hesscr, J. E. Wczloski and G. E. Lacey as a committee of arrangements, and the meeting adjourned subject to call of president. This club is for social purposes only, and it will be to every member’s benefit to get in as many mpre members as possible, its object being to further promote the fraternal and social wel- fare of the brothers on the four roads which enter Elmira. Such clubs have proven a great success in other cities. We who attended the convention in Atlanta in 1909 realized that it was a success in that city. We need to bring the brothers from the differ- ent roads closer together in a fraternal and social way, as we do not usually have time at our divi- sion meetings to take up anything except business, owing to the short time between trains before being obliged to adjourn. This club will enable us to get together in a social way and get better acquainted with our brothers on the other lines. We propose to rent a good hall in Elmira, where we can have a piano, a kitchen and all the necessaries of a clubroom. It ia the intention to have refreshments and something good to smoke at the next meeting, of which notices will be sent out in due time and each member re- quested to bring his wife, mother, sister or best girl. Good entertainment will be furnished, and an enjoyable time assured to all who attend. Let’s show the ladies we are not “dead ones.” The wives, mothers, sisters and other lady friends of members can assist in a great many ways in making this club a success, and I am sure they will be glad to meet with us and help to do so. The constitution and by-laws, and membership cards will be printed and be ready for distribu- tion at the next meeting, when most all matters pertaining to the club will be in pretty gooo working order. When you get the notice of the next meeting, don’t lay it aside and forget it, but put on your “biled shirt” and come down and bring your wife, and we will leave it to the ladies to decide whether it was worth their while to come again. Bring along some prospective candidate. We want to have a good, strong membership. Any O. R. T. man in good standing is eligible. Come on; join in the good work and let’s make this a success. Cert. 366. Digitized by LiOOQle

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GRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 131 is due January 1, 1913. Time for payment expires February 28, 1913. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. On $ 300 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 500 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000 00 (Series C) . 7 20 per year BENEFITS PAID DURING FEBRUARY, 1913. Claim No. . Namb. 1334. .Jas. K. Fox 1351. .Cleveland B. Burbage 1360. .Millard F. Walker . . . 1392. .Austin B. Clark 1403. .Thos. P. Cavanaugh . 1410. .Frank Woodruff 1412. .Frank Ward 1413. . Ezekiel D. McDermott 1414. .Warren A. French . . . 1415. .Arthur F. Rafter. . . . 1416. .Frank Edward Draper 1417. .Samuel B. Davy.. Causb. Dry. Exhaustion- Pulmonary Tuberculosis 88. Typhoid Fever 59. Paralysis 2 . Cervical Neuritis 155. Dilatation of the Heart 33. .Malarial Fever 53. Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis 133. .Bullet Wound of Head 17. Typhoid Fever 33. Consumption. 8. Acute Pleuro- Pneumonia 37. Lobar Pneumonia 23. Csrt. No. Serixs. 27351. C. . .21253. .A. . .11446. .B. . .22236. -A. . .37512.. A.. . 3106. .C.. .32743. .A. . .19933. .C. . .24377. B. . .21783. .B. . .33336. ,C. . .14337.. A.. Amt. ; 500 00 330 00 500 00 300 00 300 00 1,000 00 330 00 1,000 00 500 00 500 00 1.000 00 300 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to January 31, 1913 $1,238,854.18 Received on Assessment Account February, 1913 23,719.77 $1,262,573.95 Disbursements. • Death Claims paid to January 31, 1913 $ 860,881.47 Death Claims paid in February 6,500.00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1 ,637.24 Assessments transferred to dues 249 48 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, February 23, 1913 393,275.76 $1 ,262,573.95 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by LiOOQle

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502 The Railroad Telegrapher. Official Directory General Offices, 8t. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Flat "B,” 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President 205 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ont. L. W. QUICK. .. .Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON. Second Vice-President St. Louis, Mo. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. , George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, Jefferson St. Depot, Portland, Ore. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Joslin, Box 266, Centerdale, R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to W. N. Gates, Advertising Manager, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. A. Parent, Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry., Casselman, Ont.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, South Side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T. , 4107 Hartford st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, General Chairman, 227 West Central ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, Dr Quin- cey, La.; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division covets the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gcn’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging Local Chairman Nebraska Division. Eg- bert, Wyo.; C. J. Horiskey, Local Chairman Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st, Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box 11, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 295, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, GenT S. & T., Kenora, Ont No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall. 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. G. M. Currie, Local Chairman, Cold Springs, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August October and December at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y.; 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m. at 148 No. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Yn in conjunction with Mohawk Division. R. A. Campbell, Local Chairman Rochester Division, Hart Lot, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chair- man Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Station Dept, Western Division, Chili Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division-Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m., at 510 State st, over Fagan’s real estate office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on the first Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 503 Tuesday in the month at Utica, N. Y., in Ar- canum Temple Hall on Devereaux st., at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, 962 State st, Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Station men, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division— Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Division — Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock. Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave., Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chairman, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek District — Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Ter- minal— Meets ad Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. and 4th Saturday at 8 p. m., each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th at., New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 1x5 S. High st, Mount Vernon, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Local Chairman of Electrical Division, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. ' G. P. Alrutz, Assistant Local Chairman in charge of the Station Department, 33 Hyatt ave. Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regular meetings will be held at North Tonawanda, N. Y., on the first Tues- day evening in January, March, May, July, September and November and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and December. Special meet- ings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. O. A. Siehl, Local Chairman, North Tonawanda, N. Y. Putnam Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chairman, Chauncey, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3:01 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gcn’l S. & T., P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16— Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday each month at 7: 30 P- m.. Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad (lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). J. F. Miller, General Chairman, No. 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Newfield, N. J. Baltimore Division — Meets at Huntingdon Hall, cor. Huntingdon ave. and 25th st., Baltimore, Md., 3d Friday each month. T. E. Fidler, Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Allegheny Division — Meets subject to call of Chairman. O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Fox- burg, Pa. Pittsburg Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Middle Divi- sion-Meets at call of Chairman. A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Cone- maugh Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 White- field st., Pittsburg, Pa. Monongahela Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, 243 Fifth st., Homestead, Pa. Tyrone Division— Meets at call of Chairman. C. A. Fetzer, Local Chairman, Milesburg, Pa. Rcnovo Division— Meets at call of Chairman. B. J. Kane, Local Chairman, R. F. D. 3, Emporium, Pa. Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions — Meets at call of Chairman. A. C. Grieb, Local Chairman, Nisbet, Pa. Sanbury Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. C. Vandling, Local Chairman, Miffinville, Pa. Maryland Division — Meets at call of Chairman. H. B. Arrison, Local Chairman Northeast, Md. Delaware Division— Meets at call of Chairman. T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middletown, Del. West Jersey and Seashore Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Amboy Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Harold G. Austin, Local Chair- man, Mt. Holly, N. J. Belvidere Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, Frenchtown, N. J. Philadelphia Terminal Division— Meets at call of Chairman. G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Elmira Division — Meets at call of Chairman. C. R. Elliot. Local Chairman, 381 South Main st., Elmira, N. Y. Philadelphia Di- vision-Meets at call of Chairman. C. S. Melchor, Local Chairman, 531 Curtin ave.. Harrisburg, Pa. No. 18— Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meeting ist District at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall. Main st., cor. of Washington st„ every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meeting 4th District in 1. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday uf each month. C. O. Criscnbery, Gen'l Chairman, Knox, Ind.; C. F. Mayer, Gen'l S. & T., 6M8 Lawn ave., N. W. Cleveland, Ohio. No. 20— Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F. Cullinan, Gen’l Chair- man, 2 Albert st., Middletown, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jcrmyn, Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division, 1’. O. Box 183. South Fallsburg, N. W. J. Haley, Ass’t Local Chairman South* ern Division, 1 14 Linden . st., Middletown, N. V.; J. D. I’ooie, Asst Local Chairman South- ern Division, Cook’s Falls, N. Y. P. J. Boland, Local Chairman Scranton Division, 160 Dundatf st., Carbon dale, Pa.; F. L. Spratt, Ass t Local Chairman Scranton Division, Han- cock, N. Y.; C. D. Soule, Local Chairman Northern Cleveland, N. Y.; P. J. Loftus, Ass't Local Cl rman Northern Divi- sion, Oneida, N. Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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504 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stcnger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Millert Gen’l S. & T., Piqua, Ohio. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St, Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma-Eastern R. R., and Rochelle & Southern Ry. System. District meetings held subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; O. S. Smith, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman for the C. M. & P. S. and T.-E., Mobridge, S. D.; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gcn’l S. & T., 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, la. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chair- man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex.; D. D. H ungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex.; R. O. Nun- nery, Local Chairman Taylor Section, Rock- dale, Tex.; T. C. Berry, Local Chairman San Antonio Division, Encinal, Tex.; B. L. Harris, Local Chairman Ft. Worth Division, Irene, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month, 9 p. m.. Von Claim’s Hotel Lodge Rooms, 59th st. and Columbus ave., New York City. E. N. Pickerill, Chief Tel., care United Wireless Telegraph Co., 42 Broadway, New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 205 St. James Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Picrron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T. , Coatsvillc, Ind. No. 29. NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st., Water- bury, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T., 95 Main st.. West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee, M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T., Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. E. N. Van Atta, Gen'l Chairman. Box 36, Newark. Ohio ; B. Rawlins, Ass t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Divi- sion meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. depot, Wilmington, Del., 3d Saturday evenings in January, March, May. July, September and November, at 8 o’clock, and meets in the Hall at Cowenton, Md., on 3d Wednesday evening in February, April, June, August, October and December, at 8 o’clock, thus alternating between Wilmington. Del., and Cowenton, Md., every other meet- ing. N. Gorrell, Local Chairman, Yorklyn. Del.; Eastern District of Baltimore Division and “GO,” General Office, Baltimore & New York Terminals meet jointly on the 2d Monday evening of each month, 8 o’clock, in Hotel Caswell, northeast cor. of Baltimore and Han- over sts., Baltimore, Md.; J. D. McGrath, 28:1 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman Eastern District of the Baltimore Division. C. B. Pierce, Box 18, Station B, Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman “GO,” General Office, Balti- more and New York Terminals. Western District of the Baltimore Division, Eastern Dis- trict of the Baltimore Division, and “GO,” Gen- eral Office, Baltimore and New York Terminals, meet jointly the 2d Monday evening of th“ months of January, March, May, July, Sep- tember and November, at 8 o’clock, in Hotel Caswell, northeast cor. of Baltimore and Han- over sts., Baltimore, Md.; J. D. McGrath, 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman Eastern District of the Baltimore Division. C. B. Pierce, Box 18, Station B-x, Baltimore, Md., Local Chairman “GO,” General Office, Baltimore, Md., and New York Terminals; W. Q. Slouffcr, Point of Rocks, Md., Local Chair- man for the Western District of the Baltimore Division. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts meet 3d Friday flight of each month at 8 p. m., 504 Diamond st., cor. Grant, 3d floor, Room 11, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., 405 Jilson ave. (19th Ward), Pittsburg Pa., Local Chairman of Pike & River; J. W. Miller, Gtbsonia, Pa., Local Chairman P. & W., Western District. Cleveland Division meets 3d Friday of each month in Snyder’s Hall, Exchange st., Masillon, Ohio; G. H. Mc- Coy, 92 Wooster st., Masillon, Ohio, Local Chairman. Chicago Division meets 3d Wed- nesday night of each month in Red Men's Hall, Defiance, Ohio; T. J. Eiler, Defiance, Ohio, Local Chairman Eastern District. Newark Division, including all its subdivisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the 3d Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the afternoon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting on Decem- ber 2 1 st. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chair- man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Rittenhouse, Gen’l S. & T., Sidell, 111. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 505 No. 35. PROVIDENCE. R. I.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeck, Chief Tel., 284 Mont- gomery ave., Providence, R. J. W. J. Smith, S. & T., South Swansea, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 659, St. Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. Thomas O. Tiger, Chief Tel., 907 Main st., Stamford, Conn.; Jos. A. Hannan, S. & T., P. O. Box 140, Rye, N. Y. ; T. J. Gallagher, Local Chairman, 4 Longwood ave., New York, N. Y. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month 7:30 P- m., 373lA Main st., Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vinton st., Springfield, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskegon Division holds regu- lar monthly meetings in Eagle’s Hall, Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knister, Gen’l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers Chesapeake & Ohio Rail- way System. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Guyandotte Station, Huntington, W. Va. Vir- ginia District, C. D. McGehee, Chairman, 2803 East Clay st., Richmond, Va. ; H. M. Crowder, Chairman, Howardsville, Va.; L. G. White, Acting Chairman, Scottsvillc, Va.; D. H. Scott, Chairman, Big Island, Va. ; H. S. Shuey, Chairman, Craigsville, Va. Meets-’' on the fourth Thursday night of each month at 215 East Broad st., Richmond, Va., and on the 4th Saturday night of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall at Clifton Forge, Va. West Virginia District, J. J. Holt, Chairman, Covington, Va. ; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman, Prince, W. Va.; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Guyandotte, W. Va.; meets in Big Four Building at Hinton on 3d Thursday night each month. Kentucky District, H. O. Irwin, Chairman, 4x6 East Carter ave., Ashland, Ky.; G. F. Willis, Chairman, Greenup, Ky.; E. W. Johnson, Chairman, Converse, Ind. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 2d Saturday night each month, Engineers' Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave., West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 614 Main st., Win- chester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Blanches and Side Lines — Regular meeting 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m.. Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Hustcd, Gen’l Chairman, Rich wood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., Deposit, N. Y. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Munsey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn., G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin, Man. , j ^|ij No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., :n Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave.. Jamaica, N. Y. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y. ; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y. ; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; E. H. Decker, Chairman Towermen, 17 Sheridan ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Frank Shields, Chairman Agents, Mineola, N. Y.; A. Filby, Chairman Telegraphers, 1055 East 34th st., Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 45, WOODS VILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. C. A. Burnell, Chief Tel., Tilton, N. H.; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 46— Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. & T., Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. R. T. Hall, Macon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon, Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at LaFayettc, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman. J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25, Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- man. A. II. Warlick, Opelika, Ala.; F. S. Bas- kerville, Local Chairman, Macon Terminals, Macon, Ga. No. 47. CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. I. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. J. A. Kelly, Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets sub- ject to call of Chairman. P. H. Shcedy, Gen’l Chairman, St. Johns, Ohio; J. S. Kneislcy, Gen’l S. & T., Quincy, Ohio. Digitized by CiOOQle

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506 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Fulton, Gen'l Chairman, 112 E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; F. W. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton, Local Chairman Second Division, 112 E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Division, Hotchkiss, Colo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; F. V. Munster, Local Chairman Utah Lines, 325 S. xst West st., Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Pueblo, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. R. A. Buzza, Gen’l Chairman, 1183 S. Water st.. Meadville, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52— PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening each month at 8 o’clock, 204 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. C. C. Mc- Kalip, Chief Tel., 305 Winston st., Pittsburg, Pa.; H. K. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Sub- urban ave., Bcechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer, 108 Fremont st., Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. S3 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, San Carlos, Cal.; D. W. Koppiku?, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzer, G. S. & T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; C. H. Rector, Local Chairman, W. & L. E. Telegraph Office, Perry-Payne Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio; W. R. Darling, Local Chair- man, Scio, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chair- man, W. P. Ry. & w. S. B. R. R., Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga.; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S- & T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston & Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 p. m., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st., Dallas, Tex.; A. E. Laisure, Gen’l Chairman, Corsicana, Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gcn’l S. & T., Rice, Tex. / No. 59 — Division covers Southern Railway Sys- tem. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st., Greens- boro, N. C.; O. R. Doyle, Gen’l S. A T., Calhoun, S. C. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening of each month in Engineers' Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E. D’ Anjou, Chief Tel., Matapedia, Que. ; G. F. Ward, S. & T., Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). J. W. Anderson, Gen’l Chair- man, Oakdale, Tenn.; E. H. Boutwell, Gen'l S. & T., Box 374, Williamstown, Ky.; E. H. Boutwell, Local Chairman Cincinnati Division, Box 374, Williamstown, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Division, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chairman A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meetings subject to call of Local Chairman. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month alternately at Moncton, N. B-, St. John, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. M. Scribner, Chief Tel., Shediac Road, N. B., R. M. Gross, S. & T., Anagance, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE.— Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., 17 d’Yourville st., Quebec, Que.; Wm. Parsons, S. & T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 1 14, Co. Temiscouata, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 P- m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A- R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. P. T. Harrity, Chief Tel-, Rochester, N. H.; C. E. Scott, S. & T., Box 87, Wolfeboro, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Wednesday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; J. E. Mc- Donald, S. & T., Belmont, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. & T., Q. & C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71, OSKALOOSA, IOWA— Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman, in Woodmen Hall, opposite Opera House, Oskaloosa, Iowa. A. L. Gardner, Chief Tel., Abbott, Iowa; E. J. Wil- son, S. & T., Laurel, Iowa. No. 72, ST. JOSEPH, MO.— Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m., 623 Mt. Mora Road, St. Joseph, Mo. F. F. Winsor, Chief Tel.. Oneida, Kan.; F. F. Winsor, S. A T., Oneida, Kan. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 507 No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira. R. Kempkes, Gen'l S. & T., Nevada, Iowa. No. 77, DENVER, COLO. — Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T., 935 17th st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen'l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen’l S. & T., Stringer, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. E. F. Collier, Gen’l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Granite, Colo. No. 82— Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man or Local Chairman. R. E. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Smithsburg, Md.; E„ C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. Local Chairman Maryland Division: C. E. Stouffer, Edgemont, Md., First District; R. E. Smith, Smithsburg, Md., Second District; J. Harry Blocher, Alesia, Md., Third District. Local Chairmen West Virginia Division: J. C. Boor, Beryl, W. Va., Eastern District; J. A. Hickerson, Davis, W. Va., Western District. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; F. J. Crozier, Gen’l S. & T., Milo Jet., Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. E. Sledge, Gen’l Chairman, Pelican, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m. in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8: is p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5529 Evanston ave., Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject, to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen'l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E- Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. P. Moore, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Line, Lula, Miss.; G. D. Clements, General Chairman, Indianapolis Southern Rail- way, Bloomfield, Ind.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN, MISS. — Meets 2d Saturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Miss.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelville, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546^ Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; A. L. Prior, S. & T., East Lebanon, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago & Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. L. Coleman, 420 Parallel ave., Kansas City, Kan., Gen’l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen’l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen'l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st.f Portsmouth, Va.; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman First Division, Thelma, N. C.; E. H. Moore, Local Chairman Second Division, Marshville, N. C.; S. P. McDaniel, Local Chairman Third Division, Hiram, t Ga. ; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Fourth Division, Helena, Ga. ; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman Fifth Division, Macclenny, Fla. No. 99 — COBALT, ONT. — W. D. Cunneyworth, Chief Tel., Engelhart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S. & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLauarhlin. S. & T., 1516 N. Dover st., Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104 — AYER, MASS. — Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford Mouse, Clinton, Mass. James P. Rutledge, Chief Tel., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass.; John F. Mullen, S. & T., 27 Galen st., Brockton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H. — Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Con- cord, N. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief Tel., Pem- broke, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T., Gerrish, N. H. No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, MD.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John H. Goshorn, Chief Tel., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstown. Md. Digitized by LiOOQle

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508 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y.— Meets ad Monday each month at 8 p. m., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. in — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T., 318 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Halstead, Gen’l Chairman,. Oneonta, N. Y. H. J. Halstead, Acting Gen’l S. & T., Oneonta, N. Y. No. 1 14, ANNAPOLIS, ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Travener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. & T., St. Cote de Peres, Que., Can. No. 1 16 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets ad. Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December in places designated by Gen’l Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman, Seuey, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 1 1 7, SHAMOKIN, PA.— Meets at Milton. Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15 p. m.: January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of the following months at 7:30 p. m.; March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. & T., Quakake, Pa. No. 1 18 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville & Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. & T., 222 Ash st., Marys- ville, Ohio. No. 1 19 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen’l S. & T., Erskine, Minn. No.' 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 123 — Division covers Minneapolis & St Louis Railway System. W. E. Sloan, Geii’l Chairman, 1 14 Ermina st, Albert Lea, Minn.; J. C. Sand- mier, Gen’l S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys- tem. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 71 1 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. C. H. Boschen, Gen’l Chairman, Ashland, Va.; W. T. Thomp- son, Gen’l S. & T., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown, Gen’l Chairman, 128 North Oakley ave., Kansas City, Mo.; W. J. Edwards, Gen’l S. & T., 2422 Lister ave., Kansas City, Mo. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— J. F. Kenney, Chief Tel., Albom, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, Acting S. & T., Kelsey, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. 4 T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 129 — Division covers Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Kipp, Gen'l Chairman, Blasdell, N. Y., and Local Chairman Eastern Division; E. E. Smith, Gen’l S. & T., Stoneboro, Pa., and Local Chairman Franklin Division; J. T. Bearss, Sandusky, Ohio, Local Chairman Toledo Division; A. E. Snyder, Box 272, Ligonier, Ind., Local Chairman Michigan Division; G. R. Smith, Rockwood, Mich., Local Chairman Detroit Division; E. D. Graham, 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., Local Chairman Western Division; D. E. Royce, Rany, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. F. Carder, Gen’l Chairman, 25 o}4 South Central ave., Burlington, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., 717 N. 10th st.. La Crosse, Wis. No. 131— TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine, Chief Tel., St. Henedine, Que.; A. Lagueux, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond Dis- " trict, Whitakers, N. C. ; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C.; J. L. Bridgers, Local Chairman Fayetteville District, Dillon, S. C.; J. H. Foy, Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, N. C.; F. T. Murray, Local Chairman Columbia and Win- ston - Salem Districts, R. F. D., Cameron, S. C.; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charles- ton District, 155 Calhoun street. Charles- ton, S. C.; W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman Savannah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Way cross District, Waycross, Ga.; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Montgomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. Wu Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman Gainesville District and Jacksonville Terminal, Palatka, Fla.; W. Brantley, Local Chairman Lakeland District, Crystal River, Fla. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— M. D. McKeigan, Chief Tel., Leitches Creek, N. S.; S. A. Me- Innis, S. & T., Shenacadie, C. B., N. S. No. 134, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. L. R. Funderburk, Chief Tel., care Jacksonville Terminal Company. Jacksonville, Fla.; C. C. Aston, S. & T., a35 Waddell st., Miami, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA— Meets 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium, Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T., 93a Pear st., Reading, Pa. No. 137— Division covers El Paso & Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 41 12 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen'l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; George Lavengood, Acting Gen’l S. SI, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. System meeting held at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets ad Wednesday of 'each month at 1501 Columbus road, Cleveland, Ohio. R. H. Reynolds, Local Chairman, 128 W. Atwood st., Galion, Ohio. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division meets on the 3d Tuesday of each month in the Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio.; J. F. Justice, Local Chairman, 366 N. Grant ave., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman. St. Louis and Cairo Divisions hold joint meetings 1st Monday of each month in Red Men s Hall, Pans, 111. Indianapolis Divi- sion meets in Room No. ti, ad floor, Anthony Bldg., Mancie, Ind., cn 3d Monday of each month; E. P. Jenkins, Local Chairman, 1603 E. Jackson st*, Muncie, Ind. Chicago Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Local Chairman; A. J. Hornung, R. F. D. 9, Greensburg, Ind., Local Chairman Chicago and White Water Division. Michigan Division meets subject to call of the Chairman; George Lavengood, Local Chairman, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. P. & E. Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Chairman; J. E. Scblosser, Waynetown, Ind., Local Chairman. Cairo Divi- sion holds joint meetings with the St. Louis Division; B.-T. McConchie, Local Chairman, Marshall, III. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS— Meets on the ad Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mats. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; H. F. Cook, S. & T., Charlemont, Mass. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of 'Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkeag, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 14 1— Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman, Telegrapher. 509 Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. & T., 10*7 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 14a — Division covers the Green Bay & West ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Blair, Wis. ; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. 143— Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. A. Gates, Gen’l Chairman, Box 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock, Local Chairman, Pctoskey, Mich. No. 144— Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, Gen’l Chairman, Bardwell, Tex.; N. B. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Tomball, Tex. H. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and Lines North, Teague, Tex.; G. W. Thorpe, Local Chairman, Normangee, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft W. & D. C. Ry. System. L. S. Mentzer, Gen’l Chairman, F. W. & D. C. & L. S. Lines, Childress, Tex.; S. L. Greenwood, Local Chairman, 1st and ad Divi- sions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Bowie, Tex.; G. H. Wheeler, Local Chairman, 3d and 4th Divisions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Channing, Tex.; A. H. Plentl, Local Chairman, W. V. Lines, Goree, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 40S, Quanah, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. .Owen D. Gorman, Gen’l Chaiman, Mauk, Ga. N. H. Bach, Gen’l S. & T., Manchester, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S- & T., Sims, N. C. No. 148 — Division covers Grand Trunk Western Ry. System. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chairman, Marcell us, Mich.; J. W. Case, Gen’l S. & T., Otterburn, Mich. No. 151 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y.; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa., Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands, Hawes Cave, N. Y., and E. F. Lawrence, 7 High st., Oneonta, N. Y.; Local Chairman Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smiths Basin, N. Y,, and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Station, N. Y., and O. C. Benjamin, Dresden Station, N. Y., Local Chair- men Champlain Division. No. 15a, NASHUA, N. H. — Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10:30 a. m. in Elks Hall, Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Ponemah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T„ in Allds st., Nashua, N. H. Digitized by LiOOQle

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510 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. Geo. Giles, Gen’l Chairman, Victoria, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Meets ad Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton, Ont. W. H. Staniland, Chief Tel., Grimsby, Ont.; E. D. Armstrong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. .156, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day* light meeting, 1st Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a. m. Night meeting, 3d Saturday cf each month at 7:00 p. m. Chas. N. Griffin, Chief Tel., 3x36 Washington st., Jamaica Plain, Bos- ton, Mass.; James Melville, S. & T., 2 Kear- sarge ave., Roxbury, Boston, Mass. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ fcLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban car from either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. T. or C. T. U. A. Special meeting subject to call of President. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 2d Thursday of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137- 139 Second st., Milwaukee Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothomp- son, S. & T., 740 y2 Thirty-eighth st., Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y.— * Meets subject to call of the President at “The Plaza,’’ 141st st. and Edgecomb ave., New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th st. and 8th ave., New York City; E. Neumueller, S. & T., 126 Union st., High Bridge, New York City. RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA. — Meets at Picket Camp Hall, 307 N. 7th st., 2d Saturday night of each month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL. — Meets 3d Friday night ot each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, xo 7 Stephenson at., Freeport, 111. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. & St. P., C. & G. W., and I. C. Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Delaware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., Federation Hall. All up- to-date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brothers cordially invited to attend. C. H. Livsey, Pres.. East Point, Ga.; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716, Atlanta, Ga.; Mias Dita May West, S. & T-, 3x9 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets xst Saturday and 3d Thursday of each month in Room 9x2, Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. Matters of interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, President, 6412 South Sangamon ' st- Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose, S. & T., 2157 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111. D. O. R. T. CLUB (Denver O. R. T. Club)— Meets 8 p. m., 3d Thursday of each month at the Albany Hotel. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized more particularly in the interest of teleg- raphers employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C. L. Cheney, President, 935 17th st, Denver, Colo.; D. O. Shoults, Secretary-Treas- urer, Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA PHERS’ CLUB — Meets 8 p. m., the second Friday of each month in Labor Temple, 14th st and Woodland ave., Kansas City, Mo. John Hjalmer, President, 701 West Sixteenth st, Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, Secretary- Treasurer, 1118 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg- raphers’ Club) — Meets 8 p. in. the xst and 3d Thursdays each month, at Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Neb. Joseph Ackerman. President, 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jas. Freeder, S. & T., 4826 Poppleton ave., Omaha, Neb. All O. R. T. members are cordially in- vited to attend. This club is organized more particularly in the interest of telegraphers em- ployed on all roads entering Omaha. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — V. B. Turner, President, Ewing, Ind.; EL H. Boutwell, Secretary-Treasurer, Box 374, Wil- liamstown, Ky. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 3 P- m. and 7:30 p. m. the 3d Saturday of each month at Assembly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa. M. J. Collins, President, care of C. R. l. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S S. Price, Secretary-Treasurer, 1429 West 12th st., Des Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 12, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and 2d st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, Secretary-Treas- urer, 5x2 South 14th st, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 511 ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB— Meet* the jd Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St Joseph, Mo.; L. B. Ockennan, President, 4*3 N. 19th at, St Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, 609 Ham- burg ave., St Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on sec- ond Thursday after the third Tuesday of each month at 8 o’clock p. m., at 514 Gaines st, Little Rock. C. C Jacklin, President, Room *24, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 23, Y. M. C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 1st Saturday after 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m. at Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those connected with the C. M. & St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways, are urged to attend these meetings. W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second st., Ottumwa, Iowa; C. F. Ream, S. & T., Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. second Sunday of each month at the Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized in the interest of telegraphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines enter- ing Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the interest of all are discussed. R. D. Stover, President, 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, S. & T., 8 12 West. Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, President, Minco, Okla.; J. J. Nichols, Vice-President, Greenfield, Okla., H. T. Snodgrass, Secretary-Treasurer, 1008 W. Lon- don st, El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pres., R. D. No. 2, Elmira, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, Sec.-Treas., Horse Heads, N. Y.; B. H. Youmans, First Vice-Pres., Gil- lett. Pa.; G. C. Lacey, Second Vice-Pres., u6J4 Hospital pi., Sayre, Pa.; C. H. Nagle, Third Vice-Pres., Elmira, N. ¥. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — Thos. M. Conlin, Gen’l Chairman, to Prospect Terrace, Springfield, Mass.; L. G. Mambert, Gen’l S. & T., Box 105, Woronoco, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — E. L. Gilley, Gen’l Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. F. D.. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney, Gen’l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen’l Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st, Jamaica, N. Y.; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair- man, Northport, Ala. .New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — E. J. Manion, Gen’l Chairman, 537 Howard ave.. New Haven, Conn.; M. W. Handy, Secretary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Milan, Mich.; J. R. Hefner, Secretary General Committee, Monticello, 111. Digitized by LiOOQle

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512 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MRS. E. B. SMITH President P. O. Box 716, Atlanta, Ga. MRS. J. E. BLACKFORD.. Fourth Vice-President Orland, Cal. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. Grand Sec.-Treas. ao2i Longwood St., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. MRS. J. B. BENHAM Fifth Vice-President Mankato, Kan. MRS. E. L. MATHIS First Vice-President Greenfield, Tenn. MRS. H. P. BILSON Second Vice-President 1 13 Oakley Ave., Arlington, Baltimore, Md. MRS. J. J. CAMPBELL.... Third Vice-President North Bay, Ontario, Canada. MRS. FRANK OUELLETT. .Sixth Vice-President Box 57, Tccumsch, Ontario, Can. MRS. T. M. BOYD Seventh Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. J. H. McLEAN Eighth Vice-President L'Anse, Mich. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Miss Dita May West, Chairman, 319 E. Georgia Ave., Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. J. R. Hefner, Secretary, Monticcllo, 111. Mrs. A. Houston, Nashville, Ont, Can. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen Centerville, S. D. Mrs. G. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. 2, O. R. T. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen, Gen’l Chairman, Centerville, S. D. ; Miss Erma Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gcn’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams, Gcn’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Local No. 5, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs. Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Chitten- ango Station, N. Y.; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen'l S. & T., Kirksville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R. T. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen'l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Onconta, N. Y.; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. V. Local No. 7, O. R. T. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Railway. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 10th ave., S. W. Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. Una T. Burton, Gen’l S. & T., Graham, Va. Local No. 8, O. R. T. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, 4159a Russell ave., St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence. Gen’l S. & T., Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meeting subject to call. Mrs. L. E. Crandall, Chrisney, Ind., Gen’l Chairman; Mrs. R. C. Pender, Gen’l S. & T., 429 West Sycamore st., Greensboro, N. C. Local No. 10, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more & Ohio Ry. System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Laura Bilson, Gen’l Chairman, 3 Virginia ave., near Park Hc:ghts, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gcn’l S. & T., 2021 Longwood st, Walbrook, Balti- more, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Ran- dall, Jr., Gen'l S. & T., Smithville, Ga. Local No. 13, O. R. T. Division 62 — Covers the Queen & Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub- ject to call. Mrs. A. B. Willison, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 85, Science Hill, Ky.; Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. Local No. 14, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. & T., Greenfield, Tenn. Local No. 15, O. R. T. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Local No. 16, O. R. T. Division 44 — Meets ad Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 513 2, Fraternity Hall, 2224 Harriraan ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, 6 Grant ave., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gcn’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. W. H. Alli- son, Gen’l Chairman, 68 Melbourne ave., Toronto, Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. & S. A. Ry. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. & T., Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division i3o~Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meeting subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, DeQuincey, La.; Mrs. L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. 2 1, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie.) Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair- man, Elwood, N. J. ; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchijer, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chairman, Calhan, Colo.; Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Minco, Okla. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Alice Loveland, Gen’l Chairman, Granite, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. & T.. Cascade, Colo. Digitized by LiOOQle

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Published Monthly by the Order or Railroad Telegraphers L. W. QUICK • Editor and Manager. Entered as Second-Class Matter DECEMBER 20. 1912. AT THE POST OlTIOI AT St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act or August 24, 1912. Subscription Pbioe - • • *1.00 Per Year. Vol. XXX APRIL, 1913 No. 4 Legislation. fnr^HE report of the Legislative Com- mittee of the American Federation of Labor, concerning its efforts before the Sixty-first and Sixty-second Congresses, is very interesting and con- tains much valuable information regarding labors of representatives at the national capitol in their efforts to secure beneficial legislation. While space will not permit the publication of the report in full, the following interesting excerpts are taken from that report : In a comparative way, the Sixty-second Congress was a vast improvement over the Sixty-first, and the Sixty-first was vast- ly superior to any that had ever preceded it as to legislation affecting the best inter- ests of the people. It may be safely said that the calibre of the industrial statesmen who were members of the Sixty-second Congress was of a much higher grade than that of any previous Congress. It con- tained more men who not only understood the industrial interests of the people, but who were true representatives of the peo- ple. There was evidence that the methods adopted were more definite and purposeful ; and that at practically every step an intelli- gent program was being followed, instead of the slipshod and haphazard methods of the men previously sent to Washington. Department of Labor. The Sulzer bill, H. R. 22913. creating a Department of Labor, with a Secretary to be a member of the President's Cabinet, with the power of mediation in trade dis- putes and the right to appoint conciliators in such cases when he shall deem it wise, passed the House by unanimous vote on July 17, 1912. It was favorably reported to the Senate by Senator Borah, chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor of Digitized by LiOOQle

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518 The Railroad Telegrapher. the Senate, on August 6, 1912, and finally passed the Senate on February 26, 1913, after being amended so that the Bureau of Naturalization was separated from the Bureau of Immigration, and the Children’s Bureau was added to the new Department. On March 1, 1913, the House concurred in the Senate amendments and the bill for the new Department was approved by the President March 4, 1913, with a memoran- dum by him in which he said: “I sign this bill with considerable hesi- tation, not because I dissent from the pur- pose of Congress to create a Department of Labor, but because I think that nine de- partments are enough for the proper ad- ministration of the Government, and be- cause I think that no new department ought to be created without a reorganization of all departments in the Government and a re- distribution of the bureaus between them. “I forebear, however, because my motive in doing so would be misunderstood. There is a provision in the bill for a rec- ommendation by the head of the new de- partment as to the reorganization of bureaus thai may itself lead to a general reorganiza- tion which is so much to be desired.” We should report that when the bill reached the President for his approval he immediately referred it to Secretary Nagel, of the -Department of Commerce and La- bor. Mr. Nagel, in sending the bill back to the President, urged that the bill be vetoed, as he strenuously objected to the Bureau of Immigration coming under the Department of Labor. It was because of the objections of Secretary Nagel that the President so reluctantly signed the bill. We might say further that had it not been for the efforts of President Gompers, Secretary Morrison, Governor Sulzer, and the demands of a larger number of repre- sentative labor men throughout the country in urging the President to sign the bill, we feel confident it would have been returned to Congress with his disapproval. President Wilson has appointed former Representative William B. Wilson, of Penn- sylvania, as the first Secretary of the new Department of Labor. Physical Valuation of -Railroads. The Adamson-LaFollette bill. H. R. 22593. providing for the Physical Valuation of Railroads and for the purpose of secur- ing information concerning their stocks, bonds, etc., passed the House on December 6, 1912. The Senate Committee on Inter- state and Foreign Commerce reported it out with amendments, and as amended it passed the Senate February 25, 1913. It was agreed to in conference and later signed by the President on March 4, 1913. Election of United States Senators by Popular Vote. After many years of insistent endeavor on the part of the American Federation of Labor, the bill providing for the Popular Election of United States Senators, through an amendment to the Constitution, passed the House April 13, 1911, was amended and passed by the Senate June 12, 1911, and on May 13, 1912, the House passed the Senate bill. It was signed by the President and then referred to the several States. It has already been ratified by the requisite num- ber of States. Not a single State has acted adversely. In fact, the amendment for the popular election of United States Senators is being ratified by one State Legislature after another with a celerity that is a whole- some endorsement of our attitude on this question. By the adoption of this amend- ment the people’s rights and interests will be better conserved. The Senators will be made responsive to the will of the people, and the people’s government will be more completely within their own control. Post-office Employes Protected. In the second session of the Sixty-second Congress legislation was enacted in behalf of the post-office employes which guaran- teed to them the eight-hour day ; the right of a hearing and the freedom of petition was restored to them as well as the rights of free speech and the privilege of associa- tion. Ex-President Roosevelt had denied these normal, inherent rights to post-office employes, and ex-President Taft ratified and extended the drastic executive orders of his predecessor. But the persistent work of the representatives of the American Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 519 Federation of Labor in behalf of the post- office employes and the other civil service employes of the Federal Government was so effective that Congress recognized the justice of the case and restored to the em- ployes the rights and privileges enjoyed by other citizens, notwithstanding the orders of the executive. Parcel Post Inaugurated. We also secured the passage of a Parcel post law, and the guarantee of second-class rates for trade union and fraternal pub- lications. In the last session of Congress, the mini- mum salary for post-office clerks was raised from $600 to $800 for the first year. It is estimated this will benefit over 6,000 new employes in the post-office each year, and it practically saves a grade per year. We were glad to aid the officers of the National Federation of Post-office Clerks in secur- ing these advantages. Ami-Trust Legislation. The Bartlett Anti-Trust bill, H. R. 23189, that was favorably reported by the House Committee on Labor, April 22, 1912, died on the House calendar, in spite of our repeated efforts to obtain favorable action thereon. The Bacon bill, S. 6266, which was an identical bill in the Senate to the Bartlett bill, was never reported out of committee. On February 20, 1913, when the Sundry Civil Appropriations bill was being con- sidered by the House of Representatives, and when that section of the bill was reached making appropriations for the en- forcement of the Anti-Trust laws, Con- gressman Hamill, of New Jersey, offered the following amendment : "Provided, however, that no part of this money shall be expended in the prosecution of any organization or individual for en- tering into any combination or agreement having in view the increasing of wages, the shortening of hours, or bettering the con- dition of labor, or for any act done in furtherance thereof not in itself unlawful." After some debate, the House adopted the amendment. Representative Rodden- bery, of Georgia, immediately offered the following amendment: “Provided, further, that no part of this appropriation shall be expended for the prosecution of producers of farm products or associations of farmers who co-operate or organize in the effort to obtain and main- tain a fair and reasonable price for their products.” This amendment was also agreed to by the House and was incorporated in the bill as it went to the Senate, and was reported with the bill to the Senate by the Senate Committee on Appropriations on February 26th. When the bill was before the Senate the next day, the Senate also accepted the bill with the Hamill and Roddenbery pro- visos, so that when the bill passed the Senate on February 28, 1913, the amend- ments were intact. The measure then went to conference because many provi- sions in the Sundry Civil bill had been amended by the Senate. The conferees finally reached an agreement and the meas- ure was submitted to President Taft on March 4, who returned the Sundry Civil bill without his approval, saying: “My reasons for failing to approve this important appropriation bill are found in the provision which has been added to that section appropriating $300,000 for the en- forcement of the Anti-Trust laws. . . . I am unable to give my assent to a bill which contains this provision.” The House immediately overruled this action by President Taft in vetoing a large supply bill because of the safety provisions to Labor which it contained. The House passed the bill over the objections of the President by a vote of 264 ayes, 48 nays, 3 answering present, and 66 not voting. Roll-Call Vote on Anti-Trust Bill. The following is the record of the votes cast by the members of the House of Rep- resentatives on March 4, 1913, in favor of and in opposition to the veto of the Presi- dent, on the Anti-Trust section of the Sundry Civil Appropriations bill which was under consideration. It also records those who failed to vote. In this instance, those Digitized by LiOOQle

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520 The Railroad Telegrapher. voting aye voted for Labor and against the President’s veto. Those voting nay voted for the President’s veto and against Labor. Those failing to vote signified their in- difference to the question : Alabama : Aye — Blackmon, Burnett, Clayton, Dent, Heflin, Hobson, Richardson, Taylor. Not Voting — Underwood. Arizona : Aye — Hayden. Arkansas : Aye — Cravens, Floyd, Good- win, Jacoway, Macon, Oldfield, Taylor. California: Aye — Hayes, Kent, Need- ham, Raker, Stephens. Not Voting — Kahn, Knowland. Colorado : Aye — Martin, Rucker, Taylor. Connecticut: Aye — Reilly. Nay — Henry, Higgins, Hill, Tilson. Delaware : Not Voting — Heald. Florida: Aye— -Clark, Mays. Not Voting — Sparkman. Georgia: Aye— Adamson, Bartlett, Bell, Brantley, Edwards, Hardwick, Howard, Hughes, Lee, Roddenbery, Tribble. Idaho : Aye — French. Illinois : Aye — Buchanan, Copley, Evans, Foster, Fowler, Fuller, Gallagher. Graham,’ McDermott, Mann, Prince, Rainey, Rod- denberg, Stone, Wilson. Nay — Cannon, Foss, McKenzie, Sterling, Thistlewood. Not Voting— McKinley, McKinney, Mad- den, Sabath, Stack. Indiana : Aye — Adair, Barnhart, Boehnc, Cline, Cullop, Dixon, Gray, Korbly, Mor- rison, Moss. Not Voting— Cox, Rauch. Crumpacker answered “Present.” Iowa: Aye— Good, Green, Kendall, Ken- nedy, Pickett, Pepper, Scott, Towner, Woods. Not Voting— -Haugen, Prouty. Kansas: Aye — Campbell, Jackson, Mur- dock, Neeley, Rees, Taggart, Young. Nay — Anthony. Kentucky: Aye— Cantrill, Fields. Helm, James, Johnson, Langley, Powers, Rouse, Stanley, Thomas. Not Voting— Sherley. Louisiana : Aye — Broussard, Dupre, Es- topinal, Pujo, Morgan, Watkins. Not Vot- ing— Ramsdell. Maryland : Aye — Konig, Lewis, Linthi- cum, Talbott. Not Voting — Covington. Parran answered “Present.” Maine: Aye — Gould, McGillicuddy. Nay — Guernsey, Hinds. Massachusetts : Aye — Curley, Gardner, Greene, Murray, Peters, Thayer. Nay— Ames, Wilder. Not Voting — Gillett, Harris, Lawrence, McCall, Roberts, Weeks. Michigan : Aye — Doremus, Hamilton, Loud, McLaughlin, Smith, J. M. C., Smith, S. W., Sweet, Young. Nay — Dodds, Ford- ney, McMorran. Minnesota: Aye — Anderson, Hammond, Lindbergh, Miller, Nye. Nay — Steenerson. Stevens, Volstead. Not Voting — Davis. Mississippi: Aye — Candler, Collier, Har- rison, Humphreys, Sisson, Stephens, With- erspoon. Not Voting — Dickson. Missouri : Aye — Alexander, Booher, Bor- land, Daugherty, Dickinson, Hamlin, Hens- ley, Lloyd, Rubey, Rucker, Russell, Shackle- ford. Nay — Bartholdt, Dyer. Not Voting — Gill. - Montana : Not Voting — Pray. Nebraska: Aye — Kinkaid, Lobeck, Ma- guire, Norris, Sloan. Not Voting— Steph- ens. Nevada : Aye — Roberts. New Hampshire: Not Voting— Currier, Sulloway. New Jersey: Aye— Hart, Kinkead, Mc- Coy, Scully, Townsend, Tuttle. Nay — Browning, Gardner. Not Voting— Hamill, Wood. New Mexico : Aye — Curry, Ferguson. New York: Aye — Akin, Ayres, Conry, Driscoll, D. A., Fitzgerald, Fomes, Gold- fogle, Harrison, Kindred, Maher, Mott, Pat- ten, Redfield, Simmons, Underhill, Wilson. Nay — Bradley, Calder, Driscoll, M. E„ Dwight, Fairchild, Merritt, Payne. Not Voting — Danforth, De Forest, Draper, George, Levy, Lindsay, Littleton, Riordan, Smith, Talcott, Vreeland. Andrus answered "Present.” North Carolina : Aye — Doughton, Faison, Godwin, Gudger, Kitchen, Page, Pou, Small, Stedman, Webb. North Dakota: Aye — Helgesen. Ohio: Aye — Allen, Ashbrook, Bathrick, Bulkley, Claypool, Denver, Francis, Goeke, Longworth, Post, Sharp, Sherwood, Swit- zer, White, Willis, Nay — Howland, Whit- acre. Not Voting — Ansberry, Taylor. Oklahoma : Aye — Carter, Davenport, Ferris, McGuire, Morgan. Digitized by i^.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 521 Oregon : Aye — Hawley, Lafferty. Pennsylvania: Aye— Ainey, Difenderfer, Donohoe, Farr, Gregg, Hartman, Lee, Pal- mer, Porter, Wilson. Nay — Bates, Burke, Crago, Dalzell, Griest, . Lafean, Langham, McCreary, Matthews, Moore, Olmsted, Pat- ton, Speer, Vare. Not Voting — Barchfeld, Butler, Focht, Moon, Reyburn, Rothermel. Rhode Island: Aye — O’Shaunessy. South Carolina : Aye — Aiken, Ellerbee, Finley, Johnson, Lever. Not Voting — Byrnes. South Dakota : Aye — Burke. Not Vot- ing— Martin. Tennessee: Aye — Austin, Byrns, Hous- ton, Hull, McKellar, Moon, Sims. Not Voting — Garrett, Padgett, Sells. Texas: Aye — Beall, Burgess, Burleson, Callaway, Garner, Gregg, Hardy, Henry, Moore, Randell, Smith, Stephens, Young. Not Voting — Dies, Slayden. Utah : Aye — Howell. Virginia : Aye — Carlin, Flood, Hay, Hol- land, Lamb, Saunders, Turnbull. Not Vot- ing— Glass, Jones, Slemp. Vermont: Aye — Greene, Plumley. Washington : Aye — LaFollette, Warbur- ton. Not Voting — Humphrey. West Virginia : Aye — Davis, Hamilton, Littlepage. Not Voting — Brown, Hughes. Wisconsin : Aye — Burke, Cary, Cooper, Davidson, Esch, Kopp, LenroOt, Nelson. Nay — Berger. Not Voting — Konop, Morse. Wyoming : Aye — Mondell. . The Anti-Trust bill then died in the Sen- ate because the hour of adjournment had arrived before action could be taken. Workmen's Compensation. At the instance of the American Federa- tion of Labor and the Railroad Brother- hoods, tin; Sixty-first’ Congress passed a bill providing for the appointment of a Commis- sion on Employers' Liability and Work- men’s Compensation. President Taft ap- pointed Senators Sutherland, of Utah, and Chamberlain, of Oregon ; Representatives Brantley, of Georgia, and Moon, of Penn- sylvania; W. C. Brown, president of the New York Central Railroad, and Daniel L. Cease, of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, as members of the commission. This commission gave extended hearings in which President Gompers and other rep- resentatives of the A. F. of L. and of the Railway Brotherhoods participated. Many drafts of bills were made by the commission, each an improvement upon the other. On February 20, 1912, the commission after many months of exhaustive labor reported its conclusions to the President, and at the same time submitted a final draft of bill known as S. 5382. The bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where, after many hearings at which the same gentlemen and others were heard, it was reported favorably to the Senate, and after extended discussion parsed May 6, 1912, by a vote of 64 ayes to 15 nays. The bill then went to the House and was referred to the Judiciary Committee, where many hearings were had. The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor at its January meeting directed us to arrange with the House Judiciary Com- mittee for a hearing upon the bill. Through unforeseen circumstances the committee did not have a quorum on the date for which the hearing was arranged. January 24, 1913, was set for that purpose, and President Gompers, by direction of the Executive Council, addressed the committee. In the name of the American Federation of Labor and for the best interests of all railroad employes, the Judiciary Committee was urged to report the best bill upon which the committee could agree, so that a gen- erous and comprehensive Workmen’s Com- pensation measure would be law prior to the adjournment of the Sixty-second Congress. The action of the Executive Council had the effect of arousing new interest among the members of that committee. On Febru- ary 4. 1913. the committee reported the bill favorably to the House with a few addi- tional amendments, which further strength- ened and liberalized the measure, as well as effectively secured the right of action for injured workmen within the statute of limi- tations under the Kmployer’s Liability Act of 1908 In order to further favorable action on this measure by the House, a Digitized by LiOOQle

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522 The Railroad Telegrapher. copy of the following joint letter was sent to each member : Headquarters, American Federation of Labor. Washington, D. C., Feb. 3, 1913. Sir: A comprehensive bill applicable to the employes of common carriers by rail- roads is now before your honorable body for final action. The members of the House of Repre- sentatives are hereby respectfully requested to record their votes in favor of a compen- sation bill. By such action at this session it will gain the hearty approval of the men engaged in the hazardous occupa- tions connected with railroad transportation, and a series of intelligent endeavors by Congress will have reached a desirable cul- mination. 1 At the earnest solicitation of the workers, the House of Representatives passed a resolution on June 6, 1910, providing for a commission on Employers' Liability and Workmen’s Compensation ; that commission was directed to investigate thoroughly the whole subject-matter and to recommend such legislation as seemed desirable. The Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives has spent many hours of labor giving the subject serious considerations since the matter was sub- mitted to their charge on May 6, 1912. The outcome of the deliberations of this com- mittee is now in your hands. Your earnest attention and immediate action in aiding the passage at this session of a liberal, comprehensive, and effective compensation bill will meet with sincere appreciation of the workers engaged in railroad transportation, as well as the peo- ple personally. We, the undersigned authorized repre- sentatives of the American Federation of Labor and of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers, confidently hope that you will personally aid by the passage at this session of a workmen's compensation act. By so doing there will be a satisfactory completion of the intelligent and earnest efforts made, instead of allowing such ef- forts to be wasted or abortive. We hope we may obtain your service in behalf of this necessary, beneficent meas- ure. Respectfully submitted, Saml. Gompers, President, American Federation of Labor, H. E. Wills, Assistant Grand Chief Engineer and Na- tional Legislative Representative of the International Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers. The House passed the measure as re- ported by the Judiciary Committee on March 1, 1913, by a vote of 218 ayes, 81 nays, 2 answering present, and 80 not vot- ing. The amendments added to the bill by the Judiciary Committee of the House ne- cessitated the measure going back to the Senate for action thereon. A motion was made in the Senate to concur in the House amendments. Objection to this procedure was made by three Senators, who served notice that they desired to be heard on the amended bill. This notification was equiva- lent to a filibuster and prevented action; consequently, the compensation bill died in the Senate and the many months of exhaus- tive service and labor on the part of the commission and the proponents of the com- pensation bill were in vain, so far as the Sixty-second Congress was concerned. The Compensation bill, H. R. 20995, amending the Federal Compensation Act for Government employes, died upon the House calendar because its passage de- pended upon the outcome of the bill, S. 5382, conserving the interests of railroad employes. Contempt Bill. The Clayton Contempt bill, H. R. 22591, passed the House on July 1 1, 1912, by a vote of 233 ayes to 18 nays. This bill provided for a trial by jury for all contempts alleged to have occurred outside of the court and so far removed from it as not to interfere with the administration of justice. W« were assured that this bill would be one of the first to receive the consideration of the Sen- ate Committee on Judiciary in the third session of the Sixty-second Congress, begin- ning December, 1912, but notwithstanding our most diligent efforts, the bill died in the Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 523 / Senate Committee on Judiciary without even being assigned to a subcommittee or a hearing being held upon it. Immigration. The Immigration bill, S. 3175, containing the literacy test, passed the Senate April 19, 1912, by a vote of 56 ayes, 9 nays and 30 not voting. The bill also provided for an increase in the head tax from $4 to $5, and was a general codification of the im- migration laws. It was then referred to the House Committee on Immigration, and after prolonged consideration this commit- tee, on June 6, 1912, decided to strike out all after the enacting clause and add only the literacy test part of the bill. The Rules Committee reported a special rule for the consideration of this bill, De- cember 17, 1912, and later on that day the literacy test passed the House by a vote of 201 ayes, 61 nays, 3 answering present, and 123 not voting. The bill then went to con- ference, and on January 16, 1913, the House conferees reported. On January 17 the conferees’ report was taken up in the House, and on a vote to lay the confer- ence report upon the table the vote stood .60 ayes, 191 nays, 8 answering present, and 124 not voting. Later in the day the House accepted the conferees’ report. The Senate conferees on January 18, 1913, reported to the Senate, and after some slight discussion it was laid over until Monday, January 20th. When the Senate conference report was taken up for ■con- sideration it was discovered by Senator LaFollette that the conferees had written new legislation into the bill which he claimed they had no right to do. This new legislation provided that the Secretary of Commerce and Labor should have exclu- sive powers, with no appeal from his de- cision to decide whether there was or was not sufficient skilled labor in this coun- try. By a powerful argument Senator La- Follette succeeded in having the bill sent back to conference with instructions to the conferees to eliminate this new legislation, which was practically a repeal of the for- mer contract labor law contained in the old immigration acts. When it was learned that an attempt on the part of the conferees to write new legis- lation of such a nature into this bill, Presi- dent Gompers immediately had prepared and presented to Senator LaFollette data showing that a former Secretary of Com- merce and Labor undertook to interpret the existing law so as to accomplish the re- sult sought by this new legislation, that is, to secure skilled labor from foreign coun- tries to take the places of skilled workmen who were on strike for the betterment of their conditions in this country. The de- feat of this proposed new legislation on the part of the conferees of the Senate and the House was mainly due to the promptness with which action was taken. A dangerous reactionary “certificate of character” proviso had also been incor- porated in the report of the conferees. Such a 'proposed “certificate of character,” if enacted into law, would have been sufficient to have prevented those who had been energetic in their own countries in behalf of the rights of the people, either through trade unions, political parties, or those pro- testing against religious persecution, such as the Kischineff massacres, etc., from coming to this country. Due to the prompt- ness with which protest was made to such provisos, the “certificate of character” pro- vision also was removed from the proposed new immigration bill. After these errors had been corrected, final reports of the conferees were agreed to on February 3, 1913, and the immigra- tion bill then went to the President. He then took the literacy test provision under special consideration and held hearings upon it. giving President Gompers, Secre- tary Morrison, and others favoring the literacy test, an opportunity to present argu- ments. The President then referred the bill to Secretary Nagel of the Department of Commerce and Labor for his considera- tion. Secretary Nagel returned the bill to the President with his disapproval. Upon this disapproval the President in his veto message said that while there were some good things in the measure he acted upon the advice of Secretary Nagel and he re- luctantly returned the bill to Congress with his disapproval. Digitized by Google

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524 The Railroad Telegrapher. On February 17, 1913, the Senate pro- ceeded to again consider the bill returned by the President with his objections, and voted upon the question : “Shall the bill pass, the objection of the President of the United States to the contrary notwith- standing?” After considerable discussion, the matter went over until the next day, and on Feb- ruary 18th, the Senate passed the bill over the President’s veto, the vote being 72 in favor of overruling the President’s veto, and 18 against. The bill was then referred to the House, and on February 19, 1913, the House failed to overrule the veto of the President, the vote being, 213 ayes, 114 nays. 2 voting present, and 52 not voting. A change of 5 votes would have overriden the veto and placed the law upon the statute books. Injunction Limitation. The Clayton Injunction bill, H. R. 23635. which passed the House May 14, 1912, by a vote of 244 ayes to 31 nays, was referred by the Judiciary Committee of the Senate to a subcommittee • of five, comprising Senators Root of New York, chairman, Sutherland of Utah, Nelson of Minnesota, Republicans; Chilton of West Virginia and O’Gorman of New York, Democrats. A number of hearings were held by this sub- committee, almost the entire time being taken up by lawyers and agents represent- ing the employers’ interests, who consumed their time not in arguing the merits of the bill, but in denouncing the organizations of Labor and attacking their officers. Labor was thereby placed in a most peculiar posi- tion, for it was realized that the opponents to this legislation interjected these foreign matters and denunciations for the purpose of consuming time and making it necessary for Labor’s representatives in some degree to meet the unwarranted or extraneous sub- jects. Through the chicanery of hostile employers’ attorneys and witlj the complais- ance of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, that committee was made the convenient in- strument to interject this foreign matter into the record. It was necessary to secure an opportunity for President Valentine and John P. Frey, of the International Molders’ Union, and President Gompers to be heard in refutation of these charges. Opportunity was finally afforded on August 13, 1912, a few days before' the adjournment of the second session. As soon as the third ses- sion of Congress convened arrangements were made with Chairman Root for a hear- ing upon the merits of the Claytotf bill and the need of legislation limiting the use of the injunctive writ. On January 6 and 10, 1913, President Gompers was heard at considerable length. The hearings containing his arguments are in print in document form, and we recom- mend that the rank and file of organized labor and students make individual appli- cation to their Senators for copies of these important hearings on the Clayton Injunc- tion Limitation bill. Persistent efforts were made to obtain action by the subcommittee and by the full Judiciary Committee. Many Senators ex- pressed themselves as being anxious to have an opportunity to discuss the abuse of the writ of injunction upon the floor of the Senate, and it was confidently believed that the Clayton bill would have passed the Senate if Senator Root and his colleagues upon the subcommittee had treated this subject with reasonably fair consideration, but they resorted to the old-time method of allowing measures of so much vital in- terest to the masses of the workers to die in committee. We are, however, con- strained to believe that this is the last in- stance when meritorious legislation in be- half of the people will be within the control of a few men upon a powerful committee: permitting them the opportunity to smother it effectively for the time being. We feel that it is our duty to recall to the memory of our people that killing legislation in committees was the regular practice of the old regime, but since Labor made its me- morable protest by filing its Bill of Griev- ances with Congress and the President on March. 1906, this great evil, and to our minds iniquitous system, has become al- most obsolete. The men of Labor have, therefore, rendered a tremendous service to the people of the United States by com- pelling Representatives and Senators having proposed legislation in their hands, to take Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 525 action upon it It is regrettable that the subcommittee having the injunction limita- tion bill under consideration employed the same objectionable methods to prevent af- fording an opportunity to express the will of the people. On February 7, 1913, Senator Martin, of Virginia, in co-operation with Senators Martine of New Jersey, Owen of Okla- homa, Culberson of Texas, Borah of Idaho, and others, made a vigorous protest against the action of the Committee on Judiciary in withholding action upon the Clayton bill. Senator Clark of Wyoming, chairman of the committee, went so far afield for ex- cuses as to charge the friends of the bill with the responsibility of delaying action upon it because of their further desire to be heard. The delay was caused by the inaction of the subcommittee itself. This situation, together with senatorial parlia- mentary usages, prevented Senator Martin from pressing his protest for a discharge of the Committee on Judiciary. SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION BENEFICIAL TO THE WORKERS ENACTED BY CON- GRESS THROUGH THE ENDEAVORS OF ORGANIZED LABOR. Record for the Fifty-ninth Congress. Employers’ Liability Act secured. Immigration laws amended and strength- ened. Law limiting railroadmen’s hours of labor to sixteen in any one day enacted. Federal investigation of industrial con- ditions among working women and children ordered. , Amendments to Chinese Exclusion law defeated. Ship subsidy and conscription defeated. Anti-compulsory pilotage proposition de- feated. Record of Sixtieth Congress. Employers’ Liability Law passed, substi- tuting the act passed by the Fifty-ninth Congress which was annulled by the United States Supreme Court. Compensation for injuries to Government Employes’ Act passed. Child Labor Law for the District of Co- lumbia enacted. Proposed reduction of wages of employes of Panama Canal and Railroad defeated. Proposal to waive contract labor provision of immigration laws in Hawaii defeated. Effort to establish censor of publications in Postoffice Department defeated. First Federal appropriation for investiga- tion of accidents in coal mines secured. Self-emptying ash pan law for locomo- tives enacted. Law enacted disapproving unfair per- sonal injury act of territory of New Mexico. Compulsory investigation of labor dis- putes bill defeated — a mischievous propo- sition intended as a forerunner for com- pulsory arbitration. Ship Subsidy and Conscription bill again defeated. Record of Sixty-first Congress. Employers’ Liabality Act amended and strengthened. Federal Employes’ Compensation for In- juries Act, extended. Law passed requiring railroads to report all accidents. Standard Equipment Act for railroads, passed (valuable safety appliance measure), Federal Locomotive Boiler Inspection Law enacted. Immigration law amended and strength- ened, relating to deportation, also prohibit- ing interstate transportation of so-called “white slaves.” Eight-hour provision incorporated in Naval Appropriation Acts of both sessions. Eight-hour provision included in act au- thorizing construction of revenue cutters. Postal Savings Bank law enacted. Bureau of Mines established. Federal Commission appointed on Work- men’s Compensation and Employers’ Lia- bility. Porto Rican legislation enacted providing for an eight-hour day on public works; a law prohibiting employment of children un- der fourteen years of age; and an em- ployers’ liability law. Amendment to Constitution providing for income tax, passed. Law enacted compelling publicity of political campaign contfibutions. Digitized by LiOOQle

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526 The Railroad Telegrapher. Child Labor Law for District of Colum- bia amended and strengthened. Rules of House of Representatives amended hindering the practice of smother- ing legislation in committee. Record of Sixty-second Congress. “Gag” Rule abolished, rights of hearing, petition, and association restored to post- office and other civil service employes. United States Constitutional amendment providing for popular election of Senators passed. General Eight-hour bill on contracts for public work enacted. Eight hours in the contracts of fortifica- tion bill provided. Eight hours in the contracts of naval bill provided. Eight hours for letter carriers and clerks in postoffices made operative. Anti-Phosphorus Match bill enacted. Children’s Bureau established. Extension of Federal Compensation for Injuries Act to Bureau of Mines employes. Industrial Relations Commission provided. Second-class postage rates assured for trade union and fraternal publications. Eight-hour law of 1892 amended by ex- tending it to dredgemen. Law enacted providing for a Department of Labor; the Secretary of same to be a member of the President’s cabinet. Bureau of Mines Act amended and strengthened. Seamen’s bill passed Congress, vetoed by President Taft. Immigration bill passed Congress, vetoed by President Taft. Anti-trust proviso passed Congress ex- empting organizations of labor from prose- cution under Sherman law, vetoed by Presi- dent Taft. Free Smoker bill passed (in interest of cigarmakers). Physical valuation law for railroads and express companies passed. Parcel Post law passed. Law passed establishing the three-watch svstem in the merchant marine, for masters, mates, and pilots. Federal investigation ordered of the in- dustrial conditions prevailing in the iron and steel industry, also a congressional in- vestigation ordered of the United States Steel Corporation. Increased appropriations obtained for rescue work in Bureau of Mines. Pubic construction in Government navy yards of naval vessels and colliers secured. Secured 5 cents an hour advance for pressmen in Government Printing Office. Secured 10 per cent increase in wages for employes of Naval Gun Factory. Trade unionist appointed first Secretary of the Department of Labor. Federal investigation textile strike at Lawrence, Mass. Congressional investigation Taylor "stop watch” system. The amendment to the Federal Constitu- tion providing for an income tax has been ratified by three-fourths of the States and is now effective PNEUMONIA PREVENTION. THE end of the winter, far from bring- ing a termination to the danger from pneumonia, in reality marks the be- ginning of the season when this disease becomes an extremely serious cause of in- crease of mortality. This is true particu- larly in large cities. In recent years this increase has become more and more marked and is all the more striking because of the decrease in deaths from other infectious diseases. Pneumonia has been aptly termed the "Captain of the Men of Death,” dis- placing tuberculosis, which for so long oc- cupied that “bad eminence.” The most important problem before the medical pro- fession at present is the reduction of the death rate from pneumonia. Considering the nature of the disease and the intense strain which it imposes on the heart, it is probable that the only hopeful outlook for any considerable reduction in pneumonia mortality is through the prevention of the disease. The prospect of a cure for it, in the popular sense of that term, according to The Journal of the American Medical As- sociation, has grown less as we have learned more about the disease. While Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 527 pneumonia is most frequent during the colder portion of the year it is not de- pendent entirely on low temperature. The disease occurs at all seasons and in all climates. It does not work its greatest ravages in the colder climates, but is rather rare in the cold of high altitudes and is al- most never known to occur within the Arc- tic circle. In spite of all their suffering from cold, Arctic explorers escape this dan- ger. Hence we must assume that cold acts in conjunction with some other factor in the production of the disease. Pneumonia is favored by lack of sunlight and it occurs among those who are much exposed to dust or who have to breathe the emana- tions from the lungs of other people. Ca- tarrhal processes affecting the air passages prepare the soil for the implantation of the germ of pneumonia. It is particularly a disease of city life and crowded living. With our present knowledge the prospects are hopeful for the control of pneumonia in the future through prevention. This is of special importance to the individual. The avoidance of pneumonia is largely a ques- tion of personal precautions that prevent the development of the disease by lessen- ing the predisposition to it. Men in mid- dle life, particularly those above 50, must learn during unsettled weather to avoid crowds, especially when fatigued and when they have been for a number of hours with- out eating. Late at night, when for any reason a meal has been missed, crowds are dangerous. If this lesson could be gen- erally learned there would be less pneu- monia among the well-to-do classes. The principal danger comes in crowded street- cars, which if possible should be avoided at rush hours. It needs to be emphasized that the danger from overcrowding is greatly enhanced by fatigue and going with- out food. In a word, the prevention of pneumonia is now much clearer than it was. Like all the other infectious diseases, instead of being a more or less inevitable dispensation it has come to be recognized as due to certain definite factors which can be greatly lessened by public and individual hygienic regulations. RAILWAY SANITATION. THE advance of the railways of the country in applied sanitation has been marked. When one recalls the conditions allowed to exist in railway cars twenty years ago the present state of clean- liness is comparatively satisfactory. The railways are indeed to be commended for their gradual introduction of hygienic reg- ulations that keep their cars, in spite of the numbers of people who travel in them every day, in a state that is not likely to endan- ger health. There remains, however, one phase of railway sanitation that will soon have to be dealt with. Though it is a diffi- cult phase, there is no doubt that improve- ment of present conditions must come with- out delay. It would seem to be better for the railways to take up the problem of their own initiative rather than be forced into it by legal regulation. This is the present mode of disposing of the sewage of trains. In' former years when popula- tion was less dense and when trains were not nearly so frequent and crowded, it was perhaps not so much to be deprecated that the railways should scatter sewage over the right of way. Now that railways cross thickly populated tracts of territory, and express trains pass through towns of con- siderable size without stopping, the crude disregard of hygiene in this matter is en- tirely out of keeping with present-day sani- tary science, particularly as the railway rule is to have the toilets locked only dur- ing the times of stopping at stations, which gives opportunity for the scattering of offensive material, distinctly dangerous to health, even on the streets of towns. Rail ways frequently cross streams that are con nected with water-supplies, and the present custom may well prove a source of con- tamination of drinking-water. It will not be long, says The Journal of the American Medical Association , before the general public wakes up to this serious danger. Now that we are carefully disposing of sewage in connection with our cities and are no longer allowing ordinary waterways to be contaminated as formerly, protection of our smaller streams will surely come to be felt as a necessity. Digitized by LiOOQle

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528 The Railroad Telegrapher. ONE CENT POSTAGE. ACTION on the part of Postmaster- General Albert S. Burleson, involving the appointment of a commission to investigate the "actual financial, physical and working conditions of the postal serv- ice’’ is regarded by business men all over the country as the initial step towards one- cent letter postage. Postmaster-General Burleson indicates that there have been so many conflicting reports as to the general conditions of the department that he has decided to have a full and complete investigation made with a view to determining the exact status of affairs. The commission is composed of Daniel C. Roper, Joseph Stewart, A. M. Dockery and James I. Blackslee, first, second, third and fourth assistant postmasters-general, respectively, and Merrit O. Chance, chief clerk of the department. These are the new officials just appointed under the Wil- son administration to conduct the affairs of the post-office department. Now that the parcel post is in actual operation and bids fair to be extended dur- ing the next few years, it is claimed by business men generally that their demand for a one-cent letter rate sfiould be heeded. They point to the fact that the post-office department is now realizing an enormous surplus, something like $65,000,000 per year, from the letter mail. Although letter mail constitutes but fourteen per cent of the rev- enue of the department, it pays about sev- enty-five per cent of the revenue received from all classes, and it is evident that this is a decided discrimination against users of first-class, or letter mail. One of the interesting features of the post-office department which will be inves- tigated is the so-called “blue-tag” system. In September, 1911, the plan was inaugu- rated. It covers that section of the United States lying between Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City, and provides that within this section second- class mail, particularly heavy magazine mail, shall be hauled in freight cars. Reports furnished by Postmaster Childs indicate that the saving on the small part of the whole mail that this portion covered for a term of seventeen months was $364, 995.50. The Curtis Publishing Company, of Phil- adelphia, probably the largest periodical publishers in the world, ship out of Phila- delphia by regular mail service every day from five to ten fully-loaded cars, stacked to the roof with magazines. These are carried at the rate of one cent per pound, or $20 per ton. When shipped in this way they may be carried for that sum all the way from Philadelphia to California. Letter mail, on the other hand, costs its originators an average rate of over 84 cents per pound, because there are in the neigh- borhood of forty-five pieces, including some postal cards, to the pound. This means a cost of $1680 per ton to the originator of ietter mail, as against $20 per ton for the big magazines published in the East, some of which charge as high as $5,000 a page for advertisements. It is claimed that the loss to the govern- ment on this business is over $60,000,000 per year, sufficient to entirely eat up the surplus furnished by first-class mail. It is to investigate this entire problem with a view to making recommendations for a suitable readjustment that the com- mission will deal. Sentiment in favor of a one-cent letter rate is now strong through- out the country, according to officers of the National One-Cent Letter Postage Asso- ciation, which has its headquarters in Cleve- land, and which is conducting a vigorous campaign for the lower rate. ANTI-BLACKLISTING LAW CON8TI- TUTIONAL. THE anti-blacklisting law passed by the Legislature of Texas in 1911, applying to railroads and corpora- tions. is upheld in an opinion handed down by Associate Justice Moursund of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals of that State. The higher court affirms the case of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway vs. Thomas A. Griffin, in which Griffin obtained a ver- dict and judgment for $500 against the railroad on the ground that when he was discharged the railway company did not Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 529 comply with the law by giving him a serv- ice letter containing the real reason for his discharge. He claimed it was by reason of dislike of him by the roadmaster. The railroad set up initially that the act was unconstitutional, but the court holds as follows: “Modern ■business conditions are such that by means of corporations vast business en- terprises are carried on requiring the em- ployment of many persons and having many details. The execution of these details re- quires, in many instances, special knowl- edge and qualifications. When a man has qualified himself for a particular vocation if he be deprived of the privilege of exer- cising such a vocation great injury is in- flicted upon him and upon those dependent upon him. When customs have grown up which permit this to be accomplished un- justly, it becomes necessary for the Legis- lature to take steps for protection of a large portion of its citizens whose rights are jeopardized by such customs. Our Leg- islature in the law now being considered sought to prevent such injustice.” “We hold,” continues the" opinion, “that the law is not in violation of the constitu- tional freedom of speech.” ORGANIZATION PAYS. UNDER the caption “Unions Unprofit- able,” the News Letter of the American Federation of Labor quotes one of thousands of cases that might be cited as to the benefits derived from or- ganization, as follows: “If it were possible to lay before the members of our labor organizations, as well as the workmen who are not members of labor organizations, the actual accomplish- ments of the trade unions, it would have the most astounding effect. Day after day, week after week, and month after month, from every quarter of the country comes news from local unions of their success in securing legislation, shorter hours, ad- vanced wage scales, and other betterments. Tucked away in the corner of a Southern paper comes a story from a small and un- important city of what a union has accom- plished in five years. The printers in Cor- pus Christi, Tex., organized in 1907, and as a result a wage scale of $12.50 per week for journeymen and $15 for foremen was established. The policies of the Interna- tional Typographical Union were closely followed, and in that small space of time every printer in the city mentioned, to- gether with those employed in adjacent towns, have become members of the organi- zation. An agreement has just been en- tered into, which has three years to run, with an increase each six months during the entire period covered by the agreement. The journeymen from the former scale of $12.50 a week in 1907 have secured an ad- vance to $18 in 1913, and, with the further increases provided, wfill be receiving at the expiration of the contract $21 per week. The increase in wages for foremen, day and night machine men, are equally attractive. In summarizing this increase, it shows that the organization has secured for each mem- ber, in the space of eight years, a raise in wages of $8.50 per week, or $442 per year. The dues, as a rule, do not exceed, even in high-due unions, much over $1.50 per month, or $18 per year. As an investment the expenditure of $18 per year, with a dividend attachment of $442, should be suf- ficiently attractive to induce men who are unorganized to seek affiliation with their fellow-workers for the purpose of collective action.” NEW YORK’S EIGHT-HOUR BILL. ON March 13th, there was introduced in the Assembly of New York State, by Mr. Drost, a bill, which in effect, provides for eight hours for rail- road telegraphers, telephoners, levermen and interlockers who have to do with the movement of trains, which is known as Bill 1901, and was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry, and which bill is as follows : AN ACT. To amend the labor law, in relation to hours of labor of certain railroad employes. The People of the State of New York, rep- resented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Section eight of chapter thirty- six of the laws of nineteen hundred and Digitized by Google

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530 The Railroad Telegrapher. nine, entitled “An act relating to labor, con- stituting chapter thirty-one of the consoli- dated laws,” is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8. Regulation of hours of labor of block system telegraph and telephone opera- tors and signalmen on surface, subway and elevated railroads. The provisions of sec- tion seven of this chapter shall not be ap- plicable to employes mentioned herein. It shall be unlawful for any corporation or receiver, operating a line of railroad, either surface, subway or elevated, in whole or in part in the State of New York, or any officer, agent or representative of such cor- poration or receiver to require or permit any telegraph or telephone operator who spaces trains by the use of the telegraph or telephone under what is known and termed the "block system” (defined as follows) : Reporting trains to another office or offices or to a train dispatcher operating one or more trains under signals, and telegraph or telephone levermen who manipulate inter- locking machines in railroad yards or on main tracks out on the lines or train dis- patchers in its service whose duties sub- stantially, as hereinbefore set forth, pertain to the movement of cars, engines or trains on its railroad by the use of the telegraph or telephone in dispatching or reporting trains or receiving or transmitting train orders as interpreted by this section, to be on duty for more than eight hours in a day of twenty-four hours, and it is hereby de- clared that eight hours shall constitute a day of employment for all laborers or em- ployes engaged in the kind of labor afore- said ; except in cases of extraordinary emer- gency caused by accident, fire, flood or danger to life or property, and for each Hour of labor so performed in any one day in excess of such eight hours, by any such employe, he shall be paid in addition at least one-eighth of his daily compensation. Any person who is employed as a sig- nalman, towerman, telegraph or telephone operator in a railroad signal tower or pub- lic railroad station to receive or transmit 1 1 telegraphic or telephonic message or train order for the movement of trains and who works eight hours or more in any twenty- four each and every day continuously, must have at least two days of twenty-four hours each in every calendar month for rest with the regular compensation; subject to the foregoing provisions relating to extra serv- ice in cases of emergency. Any person or persons, company or corporation, who shall violate any of the provisions of this section, shall, on conviction, be fined the sum of not less than one hundred dollars, and such fine shall be recovered by an action in the name of the State of New York, for the use of the State, which shall sue for it against such person, corporation or associa- tion violating this section, said suit to be instituted in any court in this State having appropriate jurisdiction. Such fine, when recovered as aforesaid, shall be paid without any deduction whatever, one-half thereof to the informer, and the balance thereof to be paid into the free school fund of the State of New York. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any part of a railroad where not more than eight regular passenger trains in twenty-four hours pass each way ; provided, moreover, that where twenty freight trains pass each way generally in each twenty-four hours then the provisions of this section shall apply, notwithstanding that there may pass a less number of passenger trains than hereinbefore set forth, namely eight. Sec. 2. This act shall take effect imme- diately. Explanation — Matter in italics is new : matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 531 WNess eMTORIAL N 0J€5 Ten hundred and sixteen new members were initiated into the Order during the month of March. The Board of Directors is now in ses- sion at the headquarters of the Order, mak- ing its annual check of the accounts of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. By a ruling of the Department of Com- merce and Labor, women will not be per- mitted to accept employment as wireless operators, either on ocean or lake vessels. Governor Oddie, of Nevada, has vetoed a bill establishing an eight-hour day for women in Nevada. He contends that con- ditions are not right at this time for such a measure to become a law. During the months of January and Febru- ary, the American Federation of Labor issued fifty charters of affiliation, which included nine central bodies, thirty-two local trade unions and nine federal labor unions. The Michigan State Legislature has passed resolutions for constitutional amend- ments providing for the initiative and refer- endum and recall. The recall does not include circuit, municipal or supreme court judges. The Ninth Biennial Session of the Grand Division will convene in Baltimore, Md., at to a. m., Monday, May 12th, and there promises to be in attendance at that con- vention a greater number of delegates than ever before in the history of the Order. The Tennessee Legislature has passed a compulsory education bill and also a meas- ure creating a State department of work- shop and factory inspection and providing for the appointment of a chief inspector. Both of these measures were championed by organized labor. The newly inaugurated Governor of Flor- ida, in his inaugural address, declared against the system of leasing convicts, which has been in operation in that State for many years, and announced his inten- tion of doing everything possible to secure the enactment of legislation abolishing the leasing system. The State Legislature of Washington has enacted a minimum wage law for women. The law provides for an industrial welfare commission of five members, whose duties it is to investigate the industries employing women and determine a minimum wage sufficient to give a woman employe a decent living, and this shall be fixed as the mini- mum wage in the industry affected. Congressman Lafferty, of Oregon, has announced that he will introduce a bill in the present congress to make press associa- tions common carriers under the terms of the Interstate Commerce Act. He will frame his bill in such a manner as to com- pel press associations to furnish their news service on equal terms to any number of applicants who may desire it in any locality. Ohio’s Elective Liability Law has now been in operation one year, and in the twelve months referred to 1,022 employers became contributors to the State Insurance Fund. A total of $217,835 has been paid in and 59,000 employes protected. This law will remain in operation until January 1, 1914, when the Green Compulsory Compen- sation bill, recently passed, will go into effect. The State Legislature of Missouri has passed a law known as the anti-loan shark bill, which requires money lenders to take out a license and fixes the maximum rate of interest at 2 per cent per month. A penalty of a fine of not less than one hun- Digitized by LiOOQle

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532 The Railroad Telegrapher. dred nor more than five hundred dollars and imprisonment is provided for violation of the law. President John P. White, of the United Mine Workers of America, announces that a basis of settlement satisfactory to the coal miners has been reached with certain of the companies in West Virginia, where a strike has been in progress for more than ten months. If the proposed settlement is consummated it will effecf 4,000 of the 10,000 miners now on strike in those fields. It is expected that the Federal govern- ment will institute a large number of suits in the near future, against various railroads for violation of the hours of service law, especially the sitxeen-hour provision of it regarding trainmen's hours, which it would seem has been frequently violated. It is stated that evidence is now in the hands of the government establishing many viola- tions. An item from Trenton, N. J., tells of a peculiar state of affairs. It says that a short time ago about 300 Italians employed as trackmen on the Pennsylvania Railroad near that city went on a strike to secure a raise from $1.62 to $2.00 per day. Strike- breakers were brought in and the strikers’ places filled. Now the strike-breakers have struck for a wage of $3.00 per day and board. The article concludes with this sen- tence : "It is now necessary for the rail- road company to employ double distilled strike-breakers.” The action of the post office department in calling for data on traffic and receipts from all towns where the postal business exceeds $7,500 per year is taken as an indi- cation of an intention on the part of the Postmaster-General to lower the Parcel Postal Rates. In fact, it is rumored in Washington that the Postmaster-General will probably reduce rates providing such action meets with the approval of the Inter- state Commerce Commission. Experts maintain that on short-haul business the rate can be greatly lowered and the revenue largely increased thereby. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of February, 1913, shows that there were 91,156 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month ; that there were 1,033 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots, 44; insane and epileptic, 13; loathsome or dangerous contagious diseases, 139; pro- fessional beggars, 3; likely to become pub- lic charges, 414 ; mentally or physically de- fective. 199; contract laborers, 31; accom- panying aliens, 17; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 26; as- sisted aliens, 8; criminals, 54; polygamists, 7 ; prostitutes and procurers, 41 ; without passport, 1 1 ; under provisions of Chinese- exclusion act, 26. Members of organized labor are filling more important positions in connection with the government than ever before. In addi- tion to the seventeen members of organized labor now sitting in the House of Repre- sentatives and one United States senator, two members of organized labor are mem- bers of President Wilson's cabinet, and two are members of the Interstate Commerce Commission, without doubt the most impor- tant commission of the government. Frank- lin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, is a member of International Typographical Union, Local No. 21, San Francisco, and Wm. B. Wilson, Secretary of Labor, is a member of the United Mine Workers of America. E. E. Clark, Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, is a member of the Order of Railway Conduc- tors, and John H. Marble, a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, is a member of the International Typographical Union. Digitized by LiOOQle

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PERSONAL A\ENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. G. T. Keller, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. M. Baker, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. M. Strong, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. M. Lecson, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. L. Clark, of Helper, Utah, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. M. L. Sell, of Waters, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. G. F. Beseke, of Athol, Idaho, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. A. Tyree, of Bing- ham, Utah, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. B. Mensel, of Sa- lina, Utah, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. E. Miller, of Con- nell, Wash.’ a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. C. Moseley, of La- Crosse, Va., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. C. Kasten, of Du- quesne, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. P. J. Quinn, of Den- ver, Colo., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. S. E. Upton, of Ken- dal, Sask., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. J. Larson, of Ta- coma, Wash., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. I. A. Nowak, of Hen- derson, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. A. Beirsdorf, of St. Peter, Minn., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Maurice E. Katz, of Flagler, Colo., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. ,J. T. Mashburn^ of Hammond, La., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. W. Beck, of St. Joseph, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. M. Bowman, of Mifflinville, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. E. Crawford, of Tallapoosa, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. J. Miller, of No Tonawanda. N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. T. J. Cadagan, of King City, Mo., twin boys. To Bro. and Mrs. Harry Rassmussen, of Fairview, Utah, a girl. The following marriages have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. C. M. Barr, of Div. 2, to Miss McCarter. Bro. J. G. Castleberry, of Div. 53, to Miss Aline Layne. Bro. J. E. McCubbins, of Div. 59, to Miss Virginia Mae Carmichael. At Herrin, 111., Bro. Ardell Harris, of Div. 93, to Miss Nell Jordan. At Charleston, Ark., Bro. H. Inglis, of Div. 126, to Miss Ruby Cormack. At • Sandersville, Miss., Bro. W. F. Horne, of Div. 69, to Miss Smith. At Terre Haute, Ind., Bro. R. F. Sexton, of Div. 138, to Miss Virgie Doty. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. Geo. A. Ellison, of Div. 40. Sister of Bro. J. Savage, of Div. 44. Bro. of Bro. Dana Bowen, of Div. 23. Mother of Sister Nina Klass, of Div. 126. Mother of Bro. Geo. E. Cone, of Div. 76. Daughter of Bro. M. Reiser, of Div. 44. Father of Bro. L. Meringer, of Div. 44. Sister of Bro. J. E. Deveau, of Div. 131. Mother of Bro. H. L. Rogers, of Div. 29. Father of Bro. E. L. Clark, of Div. 49. Father of Sister C. A. VanSandt, of Div. 96. At Cly, Pa., Bro. Josiah Beshore, of Div. 17- At Chicago. 111., Bro. H. S. Platt, of Div. 130. Digitized by LiOOQle

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534 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brother of Bro. E. D. Hamilton, of Div. 130. Mother of Bro. M. F. Skilling, of Div. 53- At Schodack, N. Y., Bro. M. Smith, of Div. 8. Eldest son of Bro. L. .H. Pritchett, of Div. 53. At Lodi, N. Y., Bro. Clarence Havens, of Div. 124. At York, Pa., wife of Bro. J. E. Smith, of Div. 17. At Foys Hill, Md.. Bro. B. M. Mahoney, of Div. 33. At Franklinton, N. C., Bro. R. C. Hardy, of Div. 97. At Elco, 111., grandmother of Bro. Harry Lee of Div. 2. At Ambridgc, Pa., niece of Bro. Will C. Long, of Div. 2. At Whitins, Mass., son of Bro. O. L. Roy, of Div. 35. At Bentonville, Ark., wife of Bro. J. F. Ellis, of Div. 32. At Arlington, Ky., father of Bro. T. D. Pyle, of Div. 6. Father of Bro. W. D. Stanley, <^f Div. 93, killed in cyclone. At Kennisaw, Ga., mother of Bro. D. G. Williams, of Div. 59. At Concord, Mich., mother of Bro. R. B. VanScotcr, of Div. 16. At Escanaba, Mich., father of Bro. C. F. McCarthy, of Div. 4. At Lajose, Pa., daughter of Bro. Alex. Warsing, of Div. 17. Brother of Bro. C. B. VanNostrand, chief telegrapher of Div. 44. At Carbondale, Kan., mother of Bro. S. W. Barry, of Div. 126. At Roscoe, S. D., wife of Bro. A. H. Blomgren, of Div. 23. At Dresbach, Minn., sister of Bro. G. G. Widmoyer, of Div. 126. At White Castle, La., son of Bro. A. J. Stahl, of Orland, Calif. At Dodge Center, Minn., mother of Bre. A. R. Peterson, of Div. 96. At Tacoma, Wash., Bro. R. W. Baker, local chairman of Div. 54. At Denver. Colo., infant daughter of Bro. M. E. Katz, of Div. 126. At Wigwam, Colo., infant daughter of Bro. H. E. Happy, of Div. 49. At Wolcott, N. Y., father of Bro. and Sister L. H. Dowd, of Div. 29. At New Orleans, La., brother of Bro. B. F. Ober, of Div. 141, and uncle of Bro F. W. Ober, of Div. 141. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. WANTED. Present address of Carl White. Carl, if you see this drop me a card care of S. A. L. Ry., Boykins, Va. H. E. Boyd. Present address of Hugh Atkins, last heard of at Gronigen, Minn. Hugh, if you see this write me at Jamestown, N. D. D. C. Poindexter. Present address of ■ Harry Knapp, last heard of working on Pennsylvania Ry., in Pennsylvania. “CM,” if you see this write to me. Important. R. H. Jenkins, 24 South Light St., Springfield, Ohio. Present addresses of G. C. Marshall, last seen in Kansas City, Mo., and also Pat Frazier, who worked at Lawton, Okla., two or three years ago. J. R. Pope, Waycross, Ga. Any one knowing the present where- abouts of M. B. Westcott, formerly of Chi- cago, 111., will confer a great favor by communicating with Mrs. M. B. Westcott, .1123 West Adams St., Chicago, III. Present address of J. A. Armstrong, last heard of working in the Western Union office at Cincinnati, Ohio, in summer of 1911. Very important. Write me in care of agent, Butlerville, Ind. J. T. Hoggins. Present addresses of Robt. G. Salisbury, who worked for W. U. in New York last summer, and also Robt. M. Buckley, who worked for W. U. in Chicago, same period. L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo. Information concerning the whereabouts of Lloyd C. Johnson, operator, height about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches, very dark hair, brown eyes, large front teeth, upper front tooth Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 535 decayed, slightly stooped; claims Atlanta as hij home, and to have been connected with W. U. Tel. Co., at Griffin, Ga. No card. Married. A. W. Graves, Flovilla. Ga. Present address of E. G. Bard, teleg- rapher, height 5 feet 6 inches, black eyes, brown hair, nearly bald; nervous disposi- tion ; inveterate smoker of cigarettes. Last heard of at Amarillo, Tex. T. C. Long. Benson, Ariz. Present address of Jorn M. Deiry. In 1870 he lived at Coldwatcr, Mich., and worked as telegraph operator ; in 1874 he worked for the T. W. & W. Ry., and after that for the W. St. L. & P. Ry. Any one knowing of his whereabouts kindly com- municate with the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. B. M. Bruening, Cashier. Present address of Thurman Kellogg, last heard of working at Simms, Ohio, on Sandusky Div., as operator. He is about 5 feet 11 inches tall, light complected, gray eyes, auburn hair; wears his. hair parted in the middle or pompadour ; weight about 186 pounds. Any information as to his whereabouts will be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Mamie Kellogg, Belle Center, Ohio. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 8512, Cert. 25, Div. 40, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 8977, Cert. 853, Div. 32. for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 1029, Cert. 1125, Div. 1, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 17762, Cert. 370, Div. 6 2, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 3949, Cert. 2313, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 19256, Cert. 1323, Div. 1, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 3569, Cert. 330, Div. 46, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 35165, Cert. 1506, Div. 130, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 11590, Cert. 921a, Div. 33, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 18981, Cert. 68, Div. 55, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 4220, Cert. 135, Div. 129, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 8045, Cert. 176, Div. 141, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 4898, Cert. 1753, Div. 132, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 18777, Cert. 607, Div. 2, for term ending June 30, 1913. . Card No. 20063, Cert. 2965, Div. 23, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 6903, Cert. 731, Div. 119. for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 3136, Cert. 296, Div. 148. for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 12913, Cert. 89, Div. 134, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 8129, Cert. 414, Div. 62, for term ending June 30, 1913. Car l No. 2281, Cert. 1332, Div. 32, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 3592, Cert. 125, Div. 55, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 17106, Cert. 2424, Div. 93, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 15857, Cert. 820, Div. 97, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 8824, Cert. 1849. Div. 32, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 23989. Cert. 2636, Div. 126, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 33849, Cert. 2062. Div. 130, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 1923, Cert. 450, Div. 46, for term . nding June 30, 1913. NOTICE. ' Organizer’s commission No. 741, in favor of J J. Carter, good until June 30, 1913. has '.-en stolen; if presented the card should be taken up and forwarded to this H. B. Perham, St. Louis, Mo. Digitized by i^.ooQLe

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THE CONVENTION. By Mrs. E. B. Smith, President. THIS is the last issue of The Teleg- rapher before the convening of the Baltimore Convention. Am exceed- ingly desirous of seeing every lady attend- ing the convention to have a Ladies' Auxil- iary card, and present at every session of the Auxiliary from the time it convenes until it adjourns. This is the marking of the Auxiliary’s fourth birthday. Let everyone rejoice at the strength we have attained since its organization, and go to Baltimore prepared to do some good work in the convention toward the furtherance of the organization from every point of view. This is the first convention since the organization of the Ladies’ Auxiliary which we have had, where we could work under our new constitution. Many changes will probably be made in the constitution, inas- much as the organization has now grown to such proportions that the more lenient paragraphs therein can be drawn a little tighter. This convention will have the handling of the prospective M. B. D. department for the Ladies’ Auxiliary. This matter should be thoroughly thought out, and go to the convention prepared to speak intelligently upon this important matter. The sessions at this convention will be lively from the start, inasmuch as more in- terest has been manifest in the last two years than ever before, and the ladies of the Auxiliary have made a study of the need of organization — and, finding this, they have searched for places where improve- ment can be made to the betterment of the organization. The time of the last convention was mostly taken up by the drafting and ac- cepting of the constitution under which we have worked the past two years. At this con- vention many new and important matters will come up as well as the strengthening of the constitution where it was found to be lacking during the past two years. (Let as much matter as possible, which is to be pre- sented to the convention for its considera- tion, be drafted and written previous to your arrival in Baltimore, that it may be presented early for the committees.) This will be the last term I will be with you as national president, on account of my failing health — a complication of heart trouble, which my doctors advise will neces- sitate me to travel more than in the past. This makes me more desirous than ever that this convention be the largest and best, and the most business-like session that we have ever held in order that the reins being turned over to the incoming officers may he in excellent trim. Trusting that I shall see every lady at the convention, who can attend, armed with an Auxiliary card, ready for the work of the convention, with nothing in her mind but the upbuilding of the Auxiliary, I am, Fraternally, Mrs. E. B. Smith, President. Notes from the Grand Secretary and T reasurer. An informal reception will be held the evening of May nth, from S to 10 o’clock, in the parlor of the Hotel Rennert, to -wel- come the visiting delegates ; to renew Digitized by Google

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538 The Railroad Telegrapher. friendship with those we know, and become acquainted with strangers, and for all to do away with the feeling of formality and create the feeling of social fraternity. The grand secretary and treasurer will be in the lobby parlor of the Hotel Ren- nert the afternoon of May nth, from 3:30 to 6 p. m., to supply application blanks to the non-members who wish to join the Aux- iliary, so that they may be seated as dele- gates in convention on the morning of May 12th. Will also be glad to meet the mem- bers who carry an up-to-date card. It again becomes my great pleasure to an- nounce to the membership that two more new locals will be added to the L. A. Directory in this issue — Local No. 24, Divi- sion 54, Northern Pacific, and Local No. 25, Division 39, Pere Marquette. These locals bid fair to be among the most flourishing and progressive, and have gone to work with a vim and energy that will bring splendid results. The local officers in Local No. 24 are: Mrs. B. E. Nason, of Athol, Idaho, general chairman, and Mrs. Daisy Sherwood, of Centralia, Wash., general secretary and treasurer. Both of these sisters are fully capable to fill these positions in every way, and with the support of the other members will have a model local. The local officers of No. 25 are: Mrs. Minnie M. Morford, president and general chairman; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, general secre- tary and treasurer; Mrs. Morris, first vice- president ; Mrs. F. N. Stewart, second vice-president ; Mrs. Bessie Harris, third vice-president; Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, fourth vice-president; Mrs. Watson, chaperone, and Mrs. L. A. Warren, local secretary. A rousing meeting was held when these sisters were elected and took the oath of office, and, with the work divided off so that each one holds some responsibility in the work, we expect to see grand results in the building up of a local which will be worthy of imitation by other divisions not yet organized. Sister J. A. Tracy started to go to Mc- Farland to hold a meeting she had called, . when she was caught in a blizzard about two hundred miles from home and had to stay at Goodman until the next afternoon, until it had subsided and the trains were running again. She states that she will wait until all prospects of blizzards are over before calling another. Sister Tracy is a hard worker for her local, and deserves the support of the whole division of the C. R. I. & P. Ry., Division 126. Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Sec'y and Treas. Long Island Local No. 16. We are pleased to see the advance in the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and we read with inter- est the notes sent by the various locals as well as those sent by our Grand officers. It is delightful to note the rapid growth since it was organized, only about four years ago. Some of the ladies of Local 16 have or- ganized a social club known as the “LaOrt Club,” which meets once each month at the home of one of the members. The object of this club is that the members may be- come better acquainted, exchange ideas and discuss certain means and methods of up- building and advancing the interest in the local, also in the study of the unwritten work, ritual, by-laws and constitution, and familiarizing each and every one with the use (and abuse) of parliamentary law, to the effect that we may become more capable members and be more self-confident, and not at all backward in expressing our senti- ments when duty demands. This, we feel, will be along educational lines and be for the betterment of all concerned, as ‘‘com- plete knowledge is the key -to efficiency." Many of our members are eagerly look- ing forward to the Baltimore Convention in May. not only for the benefit they hope to derive, but also the pleasure of meeting and becoming acquainted with so many of our co-workers. In full realization of their great sorrow, we are unable to find words to express our sympathy for Bro. and Sister Marsh, of Oyster Bay, in the loss of Bro. Marsh’s father, who was preparing to make his Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 539 home with them — We also regret that we were So late in receiving the notice and therefore unable to be of assistance in their hour of need. In the article published in the January issue of The Telegrapher, our president, Sister Smith, says, “Cast your bread upon the waters nearest home — it will return to you the sooner.” That seems to me a good thought, and one which I believe may be applied in many ways; for instance, take the subject of contributions, scarcely a week passes but we are called upon to con- tribute to some cause or other, and while as a rule, we find upon investigation, the cause i^*a worthy one, yet it is not within our power to render financial assistance to all these; so it seems to me, while we would without a doubt be casting our bread upon the waters, yet, is it not often satis- fying to receive quick returns? Have we not in our midst some sister or non-sister, some wife or mother of an O. R. T. brother, who would appreciate a bunch of flowers or a nice fresh fowl, as they perhaps lie upon a bed of sickness or pain? Is it not just as important that we bring ourselves to think of those nearer home, and in every way possible allow our sisterly influence to be felt in the hearts and homes of those around us? Can we not give a pat on the back, and a word of encouragement to those who are too proud to ask a favor, but who deserve all that is in our power to give them, be it merely a pleasant smile? And so let us not allow our anxiety over great things to blot out all concern for the little acts; we must look at things in the right light and move in the right direction. Many of us are recipients of handsome Easter booklets from our distant sister. Mrs. M. E. McCargar, of East Alburgh, Vt„ and I assure you these neat little re- membrances are appreciated ; but then, these deeds of kindness are just as natural as life to Sister McCargar. Don’t we wish she was near? In the busy whirl of everyday life, how prone we are to be forgetful of the things which do not seem to immediately con- cern us, and yet did we but stop to think, are of vital importance. Reading the ar- ticle in The Telegrapher, by Sister How- ard, of the Grand Division, with reference to union-made goods, brings to mind a conversation I had years ago with a friend, whose son desired to join the Mechanics’ union. While he was a lad of intelligence, he was also anxious to be an obedient son. So. this mother, who of course, through rearing a family and sacrificing herself in numerous ways for others, was obliged more or less to neglect. ' among other things, the study of the subject of unions, which, at that time were in their infancy. As is quite natural with the uninformed, she frankly opposed her son when he ar- gued in favor of uniting with his fellow workers, for the betterment and advance- ment of all concerned. So this son felt duty bound to sacrifice his own convictions for those of his mother, who expressed the opinion that to be the head of a family, and a good loyal citizen, ought to satisfy any one. How thoughtless of this God- fearing mother, not to recognize the unions to which she belonged. W^as she not a citizen of the ‘United States? Did she not join a union when she repeated her marriage vows? Is not the church a union of Christians? And, so it seems ofttimes we fail to recognize the union label ; but, let us not, as thinking people, fail to recog- nize our duty to our sons and daughters by neglecting to make a study of this broad subject in the home, that we may be a bright and shining light and not a hindrance to those who are anxious to unite for the advancement of a cause which can but mean the mutual benefit of all concerned Sister Filby, of Vanderveer Park, N. Y , spent one day last week the guest of friends in Hollis, N. Y. Sisters Decker and Thuma were recent visitors at the home of Sister Marsh, at Oyster Bay, L. I. We are looking forward to the summer season at the Beach, as that means any number of good times, not only for the ladies of the Auxiliary, but the children, who, as a rule, are left out. Sister Murphy, of Jamaica, L. I,, enter- tained some of the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary on Thursday. Covers were laid Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 540 for twelve and a jolly good time was had by all. Sister Doxsey is entertaining her mother, Mrs. Collison, of Springfield, N. Y. Sisters Macklin and Adams made a flying trip to Valley Stream one day last week. Sister Martin has been relieving her hus- band in the ticket office at East New York during his recent illness. One new member was taken in at our last meeting. Cert, i i . In Memoriam. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to call to his eternal rest Bro. William H. Van Nostrand, beloved son of Sister Mrs. Ellen Van Nostrand, charter member of this Order, and a charter member of this local division, and Whereas, Sister Van Nostrand has lost a dutiful and loving son which loss can not in this world be replaced, and Whereas, Bro. Van Nostrand, who was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and a member of the Order of Railroad Conductors, leaves a sorrowing widow and three small children to mourn his loss, and Whereas, He was also a brother to Worthy Chief Telegrapher Bro. Charles B. Van Nostrand, of New York Division No. 44 of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Local Division No. 16 of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend our heartfelt sympathy and condolence to Sister Van Nostrand, to Bro. Charles B. Van Nostrand, to the bereaved wife and children, and to the members of his rail- road fraternities, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this division, a copy forwarded to Sister Van Nostrand, and a copy sent to The Railroad Teleg- rapher for publication. Mrs. J. E. Shields, Chm., Mrs. Adelaide Decker, Mrs. J. L. Martin, Committee. Card of Thanks. To the Members of Ladies’ Auxiliary Local Number Sixteen: We desire to extend to our good sisters our heartfelt gratitude for their kind sym- pathy, their consoling presence in such numbers and their sweet tribute of flowers at our recent sad bereavement when our son and brother was so suddenly called to his heavenly home. Mrs. Ellen M. Van Nostrand, Chas. B. Van Nostrand. Rock Island, Local No. 22. Since last write-up we have received five new members, making a total of fourteen members, and good prospects for more. Officers have been appointed as follows: Mrs. Bertha Landfair, assistant general chairman. Garden City, Iowa; Mrs. J. F. Black, local chairman Iowa Division, Ne- vada, Iowa; Mrs. Minnie Stewart, local chairman Missouri Division, Harvard, Iowa; Mrs. W. D. Smith, local chairman Dakota Division, Hardy, Iowa. Local chairmen for other divisions will be appointed soon. Fern Tracy, Calhan, Colo., is correspondent. Have written an O. R. T. brother on each superintendent’s division where we are not represented, and sent them application blanks, asking them to secure one member for the L. A. Would appreciate it very much if the brothers would help us secure members for the L. A. Anyone wishing to become a member should send application to their local chairman. If no local chair- man on division, then send it to Mrs. Lucretia Meador, G. S. & T., Minco, Okla. We called a meeting to be held at Mc- Farland, Kan., March 15th. Mrs. Bertha Landfair, assistant general chairman, of Garden City, Iowa, was the only one who reached there. General Chairman Mrs. Tracy and daughter started and got as far as Goodland, Kan., and returned home on account of snow storm and blockade. Was very sorry that I was not able to get there. I am sorry that I will not be able to go to the Baltimore Convention, but under- stand that several will attend from this local. We are expecting them to bmg home Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 541 many good ideas. Would ask any of the sisters who have news items to please send them to correspondent before the twenty- fifth of each month. Yours fraternally, Mrs. J. A. Tracy, General Chairman. Local No. 21. The March meeting was not held. Sister Pierce was expected but could not get here. The sisters are -glad to hear Bro. Pierce was elected general chairman of the B. & O. R. R. System. Congratulations to Bro. and Sister Pierce. Sister Horner has been quite ill, but is getting along nicely now, we are informed. Sister Nightingale spent March 7th at Baltimore, Md. We are still looking for those applica- tions from several ladies to whom they have been sent. Brothers, see that j’our wives join with us. The cost is trivial, and they will wonder why they have waited so long. One sister has dropped out. We were sorry to lose her, but it no doubt was not her fault. When a brother drops out the sister has to do the same. She may some day see the mistake of letting hubby drop out. The next meeting will be on April 16th. Hope to see all present. Notices will be mailed in due time. This will be the last meeting before the convention. Ladies, when any of you are sick, notify the secretary, and no doubt someone will call and see you. It is very nice to have the sisters call when sick. Sally Ann. Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE CALL OF DUTY. un UT on yoyr glad rags, Helen, and be ready to leave the city on the ten-fifty train tomorrow morning. I have taken a month’s leave of absence, and we are going to take our wedding trip that we postponed twenty years ago,” hailed Jack Brownson as he threw his lunch basket, caught his wife in his arms and swung her ’round and around in their little sittingroom until she begged for mercy, then placing her into a chair, he continued, breathlessly, “I’ve had a stroke of good luck at last ; sold that land up north grand- mother left to me. Received this check,” waving a piece of paper wildly before the astonished wife, “for five hundred good American dollars, and you and I are to use every cent of it in sightseeing and recreation.” Mrs. Brownson listened in delight, for Jack had indeed been long in finding a purchaser for that bit of northern country, but womanlike, her first words were about their clothes. , “We haven’t a thing to wear that’s fit,” she declared. “Fiddlesticks I” her husband blustered back, “we have a plenty that will do. I have waited for twenty years for a chance like this, and the lack of clothing shall not keep us at home when the opportunity has arrived at last." “Where shall we go?” Helen asked after giving him time to calm down a little. “To Washington, of course,” replied Jack in surprise. “Was it not a trip to Washington that we were obliged to post- pone twenty years ago?” She smiled fondly up into his honest face, understanding well the kind heart beating so affectionately beneath his sometimes bluff ways; knowing, also, that regardless of the lack of smart apparel he would always make good and no cause would she have to blush for her engineer husband. Twenty years before Jack Brownson was a fireman and received but fifty dollars per month for his labor. Working for a master mechanic who did not like him, suspensions were always in order. An aged father and mother had to be cared for; housekeeping effects to be purchased for the new home he hoped to establish; so many ways, in fact, there were for his small income to cover that a wedding trip seemed far beyond his modest means. Helen Grant, his be- trothed wife, was well aware of all of this, and she it was who decided they would remain at home, while Jack, with a sigh of relief, kissed the dimpled cheek of his bride-to-be and registered a silent vow that in the future Helen should have that trip, let come what would. One by one the years flitted by ; the old father and mother were sleeping peacefully in the little cemetery just beyond their home gate; a modest sum of money for the proverbial “rainy day” was drawing good interest for them in the city bank, and now this sale of property had opened the way for the little journey laid aside for twenty years. “Our real wedding day, sweetheart,” Jack said gaily the following morning as exactly at ten-twenty he turned the key upon their tiny home and hurried his wife down the steps toward the station, “and if you have placed my dress suit in the trunk together with the dress you wore that night, we will dine with the Congressman from this dis- trict as sure as you are a foot high. I have his invitation in my pocket at this moment.” Helen laughed outright at Jack’s words as in imagination she saw them entering the sumptuous diningroom of the Washington Digitized by Google

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544 The Railroad Telegrapher. representative clad in garments cut after a fashion twenty years before, and besides Jack had taken on much flesh since that dress suit had been made, while her gown had been modeled for a girl of eighteen. Mrs. Brownson had quite forgotten her worries of yesterday and had certainly solved the problem of smart clothes at short notice, for both were right good to look upon as they issued forth that day. They had decided to remain in a nearby city a few hours and take the evening train for the national capital. Most delightfully the plan was carried out, and so swiftly did the golden moments fly that almost be- fore they were aware of the fact night came and they were seated in their section of a Pullman speeding over the polished rails. “Jack,” Helen whispered teasingly as Mr. Brownson was about to fall asleep, “was your battle with the finger-bowl in the diner as hard as a day’s work switching cars over the ‘hump’?” “Humph!” ejaculated the discomfited en- gincman as he sheepishly turned his face towards the green curtains of the berth away from the mischievous eyes of his laughing wife. Jack Brownson’s facial expression as he gingerly accepted the finger-bowl from the hands of the watchful waiter had been good to see and Helen shook with sup- pressed merriment as memory recalled her spouse slashing the tips of his fingers into the water and drying them as guiltily as if he were about to confiscate the spoons. Sleep was impossible for her just then, and lifting the curtain a trifle she peered into the stormy night. Since darkness had fallen a storm had approached and the rain was falling outside in torrents, but too happy was she to note the elements. Her thoughts just naturally turned to Jack's absurdity of insisting this was their wed- ding trip. Who had ever heard of one being taken after twenty years? “Twenty years,” she repeated softly— then came that awful crash. Splintering of wood and breaking of glass and the horrible grinding of wheels as they ground down innocent victims. Screams from startled passen- gers. groans from the injured and dying, a blessed period of unconsciousness, then an awful sensation of hot steam blistering its way into her tender flesh. “Jack ! Jack !” she cried out in intense agony, and hours afterwards, it seemed to the tortured woman, came the sound of that dear voice that had held for her the sunshine of twenty years. “Helen! Helen! Where arc you? Are you injured?” Jack was shouting as he tore wildly at the wreckage that lay between him and the woman he loved. “Bring a light, somebody; my wife is pinned beneath this berth.” No one came to his aid and on and on he worked alone, at last being able to rest the tips of his fingers upon her hair, moist and damp from the rain beating down upon the telescoped train. His scanty clothing was almost in shreds, his hands bled, un- heeded, as he tugged vainly at hot boards that cruelly separated him from his wife. "Oh, God ! Give me strength,” he prayed while the perspiration rolled in great drops from his forehead, as scream after scream of agony fell from Helen’s lips. To add to the horror, a red sweep of flame burst forth and his blood seemed to stiffen in his veins. The overturned cars were on fire. He gazed about him wildly. Groans came from everywhere. He alone seemed to be unhurt. Where was everybody? “Help! Help!” he called, only to be an- swered with moaning lips nearby. “Wait! There was coming up the track dazed and horrified a boy. Madly he tore along and Jack caught him as he was run- ning by. In the lad’s hand was a trainman's lamp, picked up where or how the youth could never tell. The sight of its red rays served to awaken Jack from his stupor; clear as the tones of a bugle over him in clarion calls swept his sense of duty, the watchword of the engineer. Stronger aye, than his love or his sorrow. By the lurid light from the burning coaches his practiced eye saw where the heavy rains had caused a washout — a portion of the rails were cleanly swept away, and besides the boy and himself only the injured and dying were left to tell the awful tale. "Run for your life, boy! Flag the train that will arrive shortly now and do not, Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 545 on your very life, leave the spot until it comes while I — ” a sharp cry of pain from Helen again aroused him to her plight. Sinking down as near to her as the wreck- age all about him would allow, he panted, “Helen, I have sent a little boy to protect the train that follows this one, but merciful God, what can I do? There is no one to go up ahead. I can not leave you, dear — I can not go.” “I can not go,” he again repeated, but his eyes sought about for a suitable flag. Helen grew quiet in a moment and whis- pered, “Jack, of course you must go, not your wish is it, nor mine; but it is God’s will and the call of the engineer.” Not often is it in this life, thank God, that such horrible moments occur. He could not reach her and take her in his arms for that long farewell. Merely the tips of his fingers could rest lightly upon her hair for one brief moment ; yet, into that touch lay all the love of a strong man about to lose the woman who had for twenty years been the light of his home and his heart. “Go, Jack,” she entreated, and catching up a piece of burning timber, he rushed up the track. All the world knows the rest of the story. Jack Brownson safely flagged the down- coming train; and later, when kind hands gently removed the charred body of his wife, he walked behind — a maniac. — Imo- cene Bates, in L. F. and E. Magazine. THE BARRACK-ROOM GHOST. THE two hands of the guard-room clock pointed directly upward as Sergeant O’Mara came stamping across the veranda and noisily entered the bare, whitewashed apartment. It was a typical mid-winter night outside, and he looked very much like a huge grizzly in his snow-covered great-coat. Throwing off his heavy wraps, and shaking them until the iron box of the w'ood stove sizzled and sputtered in the miniature snow storm, he threw the jingling bunch of keys upon the stone window ledge, and turned up the wick of the barrack-room lantern. The increased light brought into view forms of the men all belted and accoutred, lying prone upon the slanting surface of the plank guard bed, and made the brass trim- mings of the rifles sparkle in the arm rack. “Tooter !” he cried, in a husky tone which was evidently intended to be a whis- per. “Well ?” I answered, without moving from my recumbent position. "Is it slapin’ yez are?” “No, but I ought to be.” , “Arrah g’long wid yez, ye buglin’ gos- soon! wid niver a call to sound till day- light defaulthers’s. Y’ll slape your head to pieces intoirely.” “I should think you’d want to sleep a little yourself. What with the general offi- cer turning the guard out every ten minutes the whole afternoon, and three prisoners in the cells, I wager you’ve done more duty today than you ever did before in a whole month.” "An’ that’s the way y’ll be afther blath- erin’ wid your shuparior officer, is it? Af- ther all the thrubble I’ve taken to make you a credit to the uniform ye wear. Not for your own sake, be me sowl, did I do it; but jist to kape the girrls an’ bhoys in town from laffin’ at the walk on ye. It’s little enough that ye know about a sojer’s juty. You, that only see’s the pipe clayin’ an’ button polishin’, and the winkin’ at the ladies on church parade. If y’d been wid us before Sebastipooly, or on the march to the palaces of that ould murtherin’ king in Afriky. ye might have reason to he findin’ fault wid an old man who hez bitten on conimis’arit rations till every tathe in his head was sore, before ye iver saw the bles- sid loight of day. An’ you’re a one to tell a sojer of juty? Did yez slip the clay in your haversack?” “Yes, and its hidden away, down in the right-hand corner of the wood box; with a couple of twists of canteen plug to keep it company.” “You’re a well-manin’ slip of a bhoy,” went on the old sergeant, as he cautiously extracted the smuggled articles from their hiding place; “an’ if there's only the blessid luck of a bloody war, you’ll be a major- general yourself; if you're not kilt.” With this somewhat double-edged piece of flattery, he Idled the short clay pipe; Digitized by Google

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546 The Railroad Telegrapher. and proceeded to light it with a ruddy ember from the stove. “What makes your hand shake so?” I queried wonderingly. Without a word in answer, but with rather a shame-faced look in his eyes, he threw the smouldering stick back into the fire, and held the relieved hand out straight before him. It had no suspicion of a quiver. “But it shook when you lit your pipe," I persisted. “Come an’ kape me comp’ny for a bit, while I smoke me ‘lights out’ pipeful, an’ maybe I’ll tell you somethin’ that’ll sur- prise you.” Moving over to the broad, hard bench upon the chimney side of the stove, I stretched myself at full length upon it. Sergeant O’Mara covertly unslipped the brass buckle of his belt for greater ease, and assuring himself of the tobacco being well alight by’ vigorous puffing, commenced his narration. “My fayther, an’ for the matther of that, his fayther before him, was a sojer. Fayther’s reg’ment — Twenty-second o’ the Line, the ould Ragged Reds, we used to call thim — was in Canady at the toime, an’ what’s more, in these very same blasted barracks where we sit this minute. Among the recruties were a chap who had ’listed in a mad fit. Some said he had been bothered with wimmin, an’ some said it were bad liquor; but' any one wid half an eye could see he was a gintleman born an’ bred. Soft, white hands, mind ye— thim’s one sign; fate so shmall, even the lifer’s amminitions made thim sore, an’ carryin’ himself as proud as a Frinch gunnery in- structor on range day. Well, anyway, they used to be callin’ him the ‘Colonel’s Pet,’ an’ the loike; for he niver got on d’faulther’s roll, nor even a single day to barracks. At last, some of the min — jist for the divilthry of it — poured a whole room’s ration of vinegar down the barrel of his gun, jist before mornin’ parade. Fayther was doin’ hospital orderly juty, an’ nothin’ must satisfy me but to follow him on his rounds, the mornin’ afther. Every- thing was as nice as you plaze till we come to this very ould guard house you’re sittin’ in. But when he threw open the door of Number Nine cell, the one nighest to the outer corridor wicket, ye know, there was the ‘Colonel’s Pet’ sittin’ on the edge of his cot, with his throat cut from ear to ear, an’ the blood ankle deep on the floor. You might have thought that my hand had a bit of thrimble, but it was only from the hate of the burnin’ wood, that, an’ the seein’ of the ould stains upon the floor, when I wint my rounds jist now.” “There’s no prisoner in No. 9. Did you unlock that door?” “Bedad an’ that I did not. But shure an ould wooden door, no matther if it was as thick as Micky Maloney’s head — an’ Fayther Bourke always said that was the thickest thing he knew of — couldn’t prevent me •from seein’ that blood stain.” “Anybody would think that you believed in — ” “Goin’ to slape 1 Yes, me foine young sojer bhoy, that’s just what I do be afther belavin’ in this very minute. An’ whin you have seen as much murtherin’ an’ blood-lettin’, and ivery other manner of crazy things, done in barracks an’ out of thim, as I have, I only hope you will be able to lay down on a bench as hard as the iron stun rock of Killaloe, wid as easy a heart an’ a moind.” And gently knocking the ashes from his pipe, the war-worn veteran wrapped a cape around his head, and in a brief space his regular breathing betokened that the lessons of the bivouac had not been in vain. But it was far different with me. I lay for a seemingly interminable length of time with wide-open eyes, watching the white flakes of snow falling noiselessly against the window panes. I was but a fledgling soldier, taking a short course of instruction at the infantry school of my district; and my present situation contained rare ele- ments of novelty for me. Small wonder that I found it hard to join the worthy sergeant in his slumbering. The smoky lantern flickered several times, and finally went out; and my mind wandered in divers paths. My thoughts turned on the powers that lay in the in- strument of copper and brass which hung suspended around my shoulders by its Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 547 green cord and tassel. How that a certain succession of sounds produced upon it would turn the whole garrison from out of their snug, warm cots, and bring them clattering down the stairways of the long gray stone barracks! How the officers would come straggling up from their quar- ters, and how the stern old sergeant-major would bring his battle-wounded hand stiffly to the salute, as he turned the parade over to the colonel! But although my heart throbbed with the hope of being able to fulfill such a duty without one quivering note or discord, I knew very well that the chance of such a contingency in these pip- ing times of peace was extremely remote. At last, my busy brain commenced to tire, and I doubt not but that in a few moments I should have been sound asleep, when my alertness was rewarded by the hearing of a dull roaring noise. Almost simultaneously the sentry at the nearby gate made the heavy air ring again with the clang of his steel-butted rifle against the box, and his stentorian cry of : “Guard! Turn out!” In a second the sergeant had jumped to his feet, and thrown open the door of the wood stove. By the dull light from its expiring embers we guided our hands to our accoutrements, and rushed to position. But even as the little squad dressed front, the sharp tongues of flame were leaping from the burning guard-house; and the echo of hastening footsteps across the long wooden bridge, apprised us of the fact that our incendiary prisoners were making an effort to escape. "Bugler, stay where you are an’ sound the assimbly,” quoth Sergeant O’Mara, in calm, measured tones; “the rist of ye spalpanes follow me.” And away they darted in pursuit of the fugitives. Calling all my newly acquired soldier- like stolidity into active play, I raised the instrument to my lips, and, bearing down hard upon the ground in order to check the rapid throbbing of my heart, concen- trated my whole thought upon the effort. The old bugle-major said afterwards that the call “was given as good' as we ever did it in the Sixtieth,” and, of course, that means a good deal. But whether it was blown good or bad, it brought the men out in quick time. And the colonel’s pride in their promptness almost made him forget the disagreeable cause of it all, for his somewhat cruel-looking eyes fairly beamed with pleasure as he ordered me to sound “Fire drill.” After the hand-pumps and ladders came up. Sergeant O’Mara (who had meanwhile brought back the runaways) drew me a little to one side, and bending down close to my ear, whispered: “Run back like a jewel of a bhoy, an’ see how they did their thrick. We’re all undher arrist, av course, an’ it may come in handy at coort martial. Ye’re so shmall no wan will notice yez.” Turning on my heel, I re-entered the guard-room and passed into the corridor that faced the cells. On the floor lay a couple of files and some bent wires. Scarcely any need to look further for their means of escape 1 The outer corridor door stood wide open, and the quickening flames urged me to make my exit in that direction. Outward I started, but some strange fascination caused me to glance towards No. 9 cell, and as I looked the leather soles of my shoes seemed to have changed to huge chunks of lead; and in spite of the burning heat, my blood ran icy cold. Slowly the door swung open of its own free accord, and I saw a red-coated soldier sitting upon the edge of the low cot that stood within. I tried to keep my eyes directed upward at the old-fashioned sug- ar-loaf head-dress, but all without avail. In spite of my will, my gaze slowly went downward until it rested upon the livid red gash, that almost seemed to sever head front body, with the life-blood trick- ling and bubbling down to the floor 1 The mouth opened in a horrible attempt at a reassuring smile, and with its right hand the sceptre motioned to me to draw nearer. To the accompaniment of roar- ing flames and the measured flow of the sickening red stream, it crooned forth: "Take warning by my lot, Better die a sot, Than to go and ’list for a so-o-o-el-dger.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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548 The Railroad Telegrapher. With the drawling sound of the ditty still ringing in my ears; I found myself being carried into the canteen, away over at the other end of the parade ground. Sergeant O’Mara had become alarmed at my absence, and reported the circumstance to the commandant, “Big Connell” — who carried the bass drum a clear three feet from the ground — risked the falling rafters and stupefying smoke to bring me out of danger. He found me lying prone upon the floor of No. 9 cell. And although the key was on the guard-room bunch, and the ser- geant was positive as to its having been locked upon his last rounds, the door stood wide open. And just one more little thing — I never knew the badge and facings of the old Twenty-second Regiment of the Line until I saw them on that December night. — By Percie W. Hart in Saxby's. THE KEY OF THE GOLD ROOM. THE night mail from Paris panted into Calais Pier Station only five minutes late. I was more than usually anxious that night, because it marked the inauguration of a new system. Hitherto the valuables had been placed by one of us in the gold room rented by our company on the steam- ers; the room had been carefully locked, and the property had been left to take care of itself till it got to Dover, where it was met by another official of the company, who was provided with a duplicate key. The captains of the boats were also in possession of keys, in case it should be necessary for the safety of the ship to enter the gold room. These precautions, however, had proved insufficient. Although the locks on the gold room door were safety ones of the most approved kind, impressions in wax had been obtained, false keys had been manu- factured, and robberies had been frequent— perpetrated, without doubt, during the pas- sage across the Channel by a gang of expert thieves. In consequence, an official was to accom- pany in future every consignment, and keep watch and ward at the gold room door. That night the consignment was of small bulk, but of extraordinary value. It con- sisted of two tin boxes, one of which contained notes on the Bank of France, sent to the Bank of England in payment for a purchase of half a million sovereigns, the other box contained negotiable bonds’, with coupons attached, of the new Turkish loan — the property of the largest financial house in the world. The bonds were worth £250,000, so my total charge amounted to $3,750,000. Two of the porters had accompanied me from Paris to assist in shipping the boxes. As I stood on the platform watching my men haul the boxes from the treasure van, I was tapped on the shoulder by one of the French detectives whose duty it is to keep an eye on the boats. “You cross tonight under the new ar- rangement, Mr. Dutton, I think,” he whis- pered. "That is so,” I replied. “Have you taken stock of my fellow-passengers?” “Yes,” he said, “and I have not spotted any suspicious characters so far. Ah, stand aside there, mon ami — make way for madame,” and the detective pulled me gently back a step to allow a solemn pro- cession to pass along the platform to the gangway of the steamer. A couple of railway porters were carry- ing a sick woman, by whose side walked a tall maid. Two other porters followed, wheeling a truck of unmistakable luggage. The detective stepped quickly to the side of the truck and read the address painted in large white letters on one of the packages. "Mine. La Comtesse de Brune,” he said, as he rejoined me. “It is not a title with which I am familiar. Mon cher, it might be as well if you kept yourself acquainted with that lady’s whereabouts on the boat” "What! Have you any cause for suspi- cion?” I asked. “Not in the least. I did not recognize either the grand dame or her maid. Only when one comes across a title unknown to us of the French police it makes one cau- tious—that is all, my friend. Bon voyage.” The detective moved away, and I fol- lowed my men on board the boat, each carrying one of the boxes. On the gang- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 549 way I met the captain, to whom I was well known — jolly old Captain Temple. “Hullo, my boy !” he said. “So you’re going with us. That’s good; you’ll relieve me from a lot of responsibility. I got my new key for your precious new lock from the agent today; but I’ve hit on a better- dodge than all the locks in the world. Just come along with me.” Captain Temple led the way below. I followed with my men. The gold room was situated on the main deck in a little recess aft of the saloon. It was ten feet square and was ap- proached by a narrow passage, five yards long, running out of the saloon, in which, as we passed through, I noticed the invalid lady and her attendant being ushered into a stateroom by the stewardess. The stateroom was the nearest to the gold room passage — a fact which further im- pressed upon me the hint given by the detective. The captain opened the door of the gold room with his key, and my men deposited the boxes on the floor. Captain Temple waited till I had dismissed them, and then stooped down in another corner of the room and pulled at a small tag of wire that pro- truded through a hole. When he had got enough wire to make a fair-sized loop, he carried over one of the boxes, put the loop of wire around it, and turned to me with a smile. “There, Dutton,” he said. “Now, if any one touches that box, I shall know it up on the bridge as soon as you will in the saloon there — sooner, if you don’t happen to spot them going in.” I complimented the skipper on his in- genuity though I made the mental reser- vation that, on occasions when I happened to be on duty, his electric bell would never be used. I did not mean to take my eye off that passage during the voyage. The captain put the other box on top of the one to which the wire was attached, and, after a last look around, we locked the door this time with my key, to make sure that the new lock answered satisfactorily to both of them. It was a fine night and the saloon was nearly empty, most of the passengers pre- ferring the fresh air on deck. One re- spectable old gentleman, evidently a clergy- man, was immersed in a book at the table that ran down the center of the saloon ; but with these exceptions all the occupants of the place were ladies, and not many of them. In my immediate vicinity only one lady was sitting, and I paid very little attention to her, all my thoughts being concentrated on the gold room door, with just a half a wink now and then toward the invalid lady’s cabin. But it soon came to my notice that the lady near me was in trouble of some kind. From my position I could see her without turning round, and I noticed that she kept her head- in her hands and appeared to be shaken with suppressed sobbing. At length she raised her face and looked at me. Her eyes were red with weeping and there were tears on her cheeks. She was quite young and very pretty — far too pretty to be traveling alone, I thought. There was a pleading expression in her eyes as she looked at me which half sug- gested that she required some service at my hands, though I quite made up my mind not to grant it, whatever it might be, if it should take me from my post for one single instant. Beauty in distress was a decoy not altogether unknown in the annals of crime ; and, at the risk of impoliteness, I would avoid all chance of becoming a victim. Hesitating and struggling with emotion, the girl opened her lips and essayed to speak. The words seemed to come with difficulty and were almost inaudible. “May I ask you to give me your attention for a moment?” she stammered. “Believe me, it is on a matter of great importance.” “I am on duty here,” I answered, “and I can not come over to you. You had better come a little nearer.” “It is about your duty that I wish to speak,” was her astonishing reply, as she moved over and took a seat by my side. “You are in charge of the gold room, are you not?” “Yes,” I said shortly, not knowing what to expect. She paused for a moment and then went on, speaking hurriedly in a whisper. “I Digitized by Google

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550 The Railroad Telegrapher. wish to save my brother from the perpe- tration of a great crime,” she said. “He is the dupe of a wicked man — of Red Jem, the notorious boat thief and his gang. There is a plot on foot to steal the valu- ables from the gold room tonight. A thou- sand times better for my brother to suffer punishment at the hands of the law for a first unsuccessful attempt than to become a hardened criminal. Oh, sir, stop him in time, and be as merciful as your duty will permit.” The young lady need have no appre- hension lest I should fail to stop the rob- bery, I said to myself. Then I asked aloud, "'Where is your brother, then?" “In the gold room at this moment,” was the reply, which took my breath away. “Impossible!” I exclaimed. “I have not moved from this spot since the gold room door was locked.” “My brother slipped into the passage just after we started, while you were looking“at that cabin door. He was concealed under the saloon table. And you do not know Red Jem, sir. He has master keys that will fit any lock. I was puzzled sorely. I felt as sure as man could feel that no one could have passed into the passage without my seeing him. And, again, if there was someone in the gold room tampering with the boxes, how was it that the captain’s boasted elec- tric bell had not warned him on the bridge. However, my duty was obvious. I must unlock the door and see for myself if any- thing was wrong. I drew the key from my pocket and approached the door, fol- lowed by the weeping girl, who now began to show signs of repenting her confidence in me. “He is only a lad, sir— only a lad. Spare him if you can, and remember that I, his sister, prevented the robbery.” I put the heavy key in the lock and the heavy door swung back, opening inward. There was no light in the place beyond what reached it from the saloon, and in the dim corner I could see the boxes just as we had left them. But there was no rob- ber. I took a step forward to look behind the door in case, perchance, he was lurking there, and then in a moment I knew that I was done. Lithe arms stole around my neck and pressed a filthy plaster of some substance over my mouth; several pairs of strong hands gripped me from behind and cast me to the floor. As I fell, tl)e door of the gold room swung to, and all was darkness. But only for a second. A silent match blazed up, and a candle was lighted which shone on strange company. Kneeling on my chest, and binding me with a vigor which ill assorted with her assumed character, was the “sick countess" whom I had seen carried on board. Helping to hold me down was the tall maid who had walked by her side, while covering me with the shining barrel of a revolver was the girl who had induced me to open the door — a horrid grin on ner face in place of tears. “There you are, friend Duttton," said the “countess,” who was no other than Red Jem himself. “I think you will do now for the few minutes we shall require you. What a pity it is that your people nave been so smart. You see that nice new lock compelled us to get you to be so obliging as to open the door for us. Look alive with the pigments, Bill, and get on with your make-up." I was half dazed with the suddenness of the attack, but my senses were rapidly clear- ing, and I was beginning to appreciate the value of Captain Temple’s electric bell. Whatever happened to me, I thought the boxes would be all right — the alarm would ring directly they were touched. I was soon to be undeceived. I was held against the wall by the powerful hands of Red Jem, looking strangely fantastic in his female dress. The tall maid, who had been addressed as ' Bill,” rapidly divested herself of her top clothing. Then my clothes were taken from me and Bill put them on, standing revealed at last in his proper character of a neatly built young man of about my height. As soon as he was dressed in my clothes, lie took up an actor’s paint box and pro- ceeded to make sundry alterations in his Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 551 face. Bit by bit the likeness grew, till in front of me stood a counterpart of myself — a counterpart that my own mother might have mistaken for the original. “Now Mr. Dutton,” said Red Jem, “you see our little game, perhaps. My friend Bill here will relieve you of your duties and will see the bonds safely ashore. Katy will take Bill’s place as a much more ap- propriate maid, and will escort me, the sick Comtesse de Brune, back to her cabin while the coast is clear. Neat, isn’t it?” “Yes,” I said; “but what are you going to do with me?” “Ah, my dear friend," he replied with a horrid grin on his face, "that is the sad part of it. You have got to die, Dutton. I’m sorry, but $3,000,000 is worth a man’s life. Bill, where’s that knife? Nobody would be likely to hear the pistol down here, but. it’s best to make sure. My counterfeit drew a glittering dagger from the clothes he had removed and gave it to Red Jem. There was but one chance for me, and that was to ring the electric bell. To shout .would be to incur certain death, and the odds were that, in that out-of-the-way place, amid the rush of water and the noise of the paddles, no one would hear my cry. But how to get free in time? “I suppose you will give me two minutes to make my peace?” I said. “Oh, yes, if you think it worth while to prolong the agony,” said the thief ; “only be quick about it.” “It may seem odd to you, but I have scruples about these matters,” I said. “Would you object to loosing this strap round my legs so that I can kneel? You see it is impossible to escape with the door locked and three of you here.” “I’m the best-natured fellow in the world,” replied the bloodthirsty scoundrel, and he stooped and unbuckled the strap. “There, get to your prayers, and don’t be long about it. You can use your precious bond boxes as a desk if you like.” In those last words he sealed his own fate and that of his companions. Outwardly calm, but in reality trembling with excitement, I assumed a devotional attitude in the corner of the gold room, resting my elbows on the top of the upper- most box. With my knees I gently pushed the lower one so as to bring a strain on the wire. Once, twice, thrice I pressed it; and then knelt on in the prayer which it is very cer- tain was not all make believe. Red Jem and his companions were whis- pering by the door, and, from the scraps of conversation that reached me, I learned that my body was to be thrown overboard. “Now', young man, time’s up,” said thfe principal villain at length, advancing to where I knelt, but as he did so I knew that I was saved. There was a hurried rush of many feet outside, the door was thrown open, and Captain Temple, pistol in hand, and fol- lowed by half a dozen men, burst in. For the moment he was puzzled at the likeness between me and the robber known as Bill, but he soon grasped the situation. Red Jem and his gang will not trouble the Dover mail boats for many a day, and I have since heard that his wife — the “Katy," who so cleverly imposed upon me in the saloon, and afterwards held a pistol to my head — died in prison. After all it was the Captain’s invention, and not my care of the gold room key, which saved the company’s property, and, what is not of so much importance, the life of one of its servants. — By Felix de Ormond, in Express Gazette. THE UNEXPECTED THAT HAPPENED. I COULD see that Mr. Teddy Marsden had something to tell, by the peculiarly indifferent manner in which he strolled across the lawn and by the smirk which his fair mustache failed to hide. “I reckon you girls have the wind taken out of your sails by the new Southerner,” was his greeting, as he settled his dapper figure in a large deck chair and stretched out comfortably. Myra and Trixie and Dolly sat up and looked at him with wide-open eyes, war to the knife expressed in every face as clearly as could be. Digitized by LiOOQle

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552 The Railroad Telegrapher. “She’s a real little beauty,” he went on, and I could see three pairs of hands itching to box her ears. “Magnificent figure — quite a treat after the average tennis-play- ing girl (three pairs of eyes glared vicious- ly) ; big blue eyes, glorious golden hair, and most charming manners — imperious, you know.” "Doubtless,” came Myra’s scathing com- ment; “I suppose the imperious part would appeal to you ; you’re only fit to be ordered about.” But Teddy closed his eyes and rambled on. Many old scores had he to pay off, and this was his opportunity. Nobly he made use of it. “And rumor has it,” he proceeded, “that before she goes back to Baltimore she means to have captured the heart — and the dollars — of Horace Lord.” Three suppressed gasps. It was too bad, that this odious girl should come and dis- turb their arrangements, just when he would surely have to propose to one or the other of them. “She plays tennis, croauet, the piano, the violin and bridge,” their tormentor went on; “and I should think Horace would find her ab-so-lutely charming. In fact, if I wanted to get married, I should have a try for her myself.” Three mirthless laughs. “You wouldn't stand the ghost of a chance. Teddy,” Dolly said cruelly. “South- ern girls like a manly sort of a man.” “But I don't want to get married,” im- perturbably. “The feminine temper is too violent and uncertain, and the feminine tongue too caustic for my comfort. I pre- fer to remain a prize to be caught — ahem 1 Well, I must go.” And, having delivered his bomb and made three girls quite unhappy, he went. I could see Myra and Trixie thinking hard, and wondered what was in store. My cousin, Dolly, was too angry to be able to think, so she vented her wrath on me. I may mention that, though she is my cousin, I am poor and dependent, and she views me more in the light of a maid than anything else. “I should think it is about time you finished that border,” she snapped. “I have,” quietly; “this is the second one.” “Oh, is it 1 Well, I wonder how on earth you find time for so much fancy work. I don't.” And with that she flounced off into the hotel while Myra and Trixie followed more slowly. I finished my work and was pass- ing Dolly’s room, when she called me in. “Look, Brenda ; do you think I look bet- ter in the green?” turning to me with anxious eyes. “The green suits you better than any- thing, I think,” I answered critically, not- ing the effect of the masses of bronze hair and the pink skin against the dark folds. “Very well — the green it shall be. You needn’t wait.” “Dolly,” I began timidly, “I have some- thing to tell you — ’’ “Don’t tell me now, please — ,” impatient- ly, “I have too many things to think about,” and with burning face I withdrew. “Brenda, I wish you’d do my hair,” came a voice from Trixie’s room. And obedient- ly I went in and piled the fair hair into a coronet on the top of her dainty head. As I twisted coils and inserted hairpins I was screwing up my courage, and as I finished I managed to get out : “Trixie, I think I ought to tell you — ’’ “My dear girl,” laughingly, but with the inflection of patronage she galled me so, “for pity's sake don’t burden me with any more secrets ; I have more than enough of my own.” I turned and left the room with a wild longing to sit down and cry. "Brenda ! Brenda 1” came Myra’s voice, and I found her with her black hair over her shoulders and a frown on her glowing face. She was a very pretty girl ; indeed, all three of them were particularly charming specimens, and the more I looked at them the more I wondered, I tried to tell Myra so. “I don't think you know — ” "And there's another thing I don't know, and that is shall I wear my hair high a la Grecqtic ?” “Trixie has hers high,” I answered; “why not do yours in a Grecian coil?” “I will," her mouth full of hairpins, and reluctantly I went to dress. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 553 It was a terrible ordeal to me, that late dinner every evening, for I looked so small and dowdy against my brilliant cousin and her friends, and they never introduced me to anyone, and altogether the meal was a long-drawn misery. Tonight I had the Southern girl to look at, certainly, and she proved a most interesting study. “Who’s the little girl in black?” I heard her ask of Dolly, and in answer my cousin’s low-toned “Brenda Maynard.” “What, the Maynard that went smash over the Rellan mine affair! You don’t say.” And I was favored with a long stare from a pair of big, hard, blue eyes. I noticed that Dolly omitted to mention I was her cousin, and I turned a burning red and dived down after an imaginary handkerchief. “You’ve got some real pretty girls here,” the new arrival sang out for the benefit of the company at large ; “but, my ! you should see our girls at home.” “Are they all of the Gibson type?” a deep masculine voice asked from the door, and Horace Lord appeared, his gray eyes twinkling. “Not all; but they’re all real charming," the fair visitor said archly. “If'they are all like — ” His eyes said the rest as he sat down between Miss Sophie Hinterdecken and Dolly. The latter’s eyes shot flames. “But so much charm grows monotonous,” helping himself to sauce. “And, ah, Miss Maynard, do you believe in so much beauty?” trying to draw me into the con- versation. I turned red — oh ! that terrible blush — and said the worst thing I could possibly have said in the presence of four pretty women. “Looks don’t matter very much, do they ?” Four smiles said very plainly what the tongues didn’t, and I relapsed into miserable silence. “I want you a minute presently,” Dolly whispered as she went upstairs. “Come to my room in ten minutes,” from Myra as she passed me. “Wait for me just a minute,” from Trixie. I waited the ten minutes which repre- sented that minute, and then she handed me a little pink note, with instructions to give it to Mr. Lord as he left the smoking room, “and don’t wait for an answer.” With a sigh I put it in my pocket and went into Myra’s room. Another dainty little note, with a “Give that to Mr. Horace Lord as he comes out of the billiard room — and don’t let anyone see you.” I flushed. Whatever would people think ? But I was dependent and helpless. So I knocked meekly at Dolly's door. She was juts licking a little perfumed envelope. “Give that to Horace as he comes up- stairs; no answer.” Tremblingly I crept downstairs, and was fortunate enough to meet the gentleman in question coming up. “I have to give you these,” tumbling the words out in a great hurry. “There are no answers.” “Just one moment— just one moment, please,” drawing me into a curtained en- closure. “I will read them first. It is most strange that I should have four notes, all in one evening.” He opened one and read it, with a puzzled little frown on his face; the next, and he smiled; the next, and the smile grew broader. “You are going to the picnic tomorrow?” he asked suddenly. “I — I expect so,” doubtfully, thinking of sundry frills of Dolly’s that needed atten- tion. “Well, will you meet me at the oak by the landing stage, at three o’clock? But be sure to keep out of sight of the stage. In a flutter I promised, and then ran away and slept the sleep of the tired. It appeared next morning that I was to go to the picnic. “You will be useful to help us fix up,” Dolly said. I don’t think she meant to hurt; it was only her way. So I put on my most respectable costume and set off with the rest, and when they dis- persed at the woods I slipped away, found a canoe and paddled to the island where I had promised to meet Mr. Lord. He was there waiting. “Your hand — quick!” he commanded, and in a second I was hidden behind the oak. “But what — I don't understand,” I started. Digitized by LiOOQle

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554 The Railroad Telegrapher. “You will in one minute,” he said in his deep voice, which, compared with mine, is as a rich cornet to a little tin whistle, and handed me four notes. “I don’t think it is wrong of me in this one instance to show them to you.” And this is what I read: “Meet me at the landing-stage, three-fif- teen.— Sophie." “I shall be at the landing-stage at three twenty. — Dolly.” “I wonder if you could contrive to be at the landing-stage at three-twenty-five. — Trixie.” “I should like to see you tomorrow to consult you about something. Will you be at the landing-stage at three-thirty. — Myra.” I looked at Mr. Lord in wide-eyed horror, but had no time to say anything, for at that moment there was a splash of oars and the fair Sophie careered — there is no other word for it — up the bank. She looked around, but Mr. Lord was not in sight, and a slight frown crossed her smooth forehead. “My lady has a temper,” whispered a voice in my ear. “But don’t you think it’s too bad?” I began. “Not at all ; you wait.” And I waited. Presently a canoe drew up, and Dolly’s big eyes looked a good many things at finding her rival already on the spot. “Oh, you are here, are you?” with an effort at a smile. “Yes; it’s such a sweet place,” each won- dering hard how on earth she could get rid of the other. But at that moment there was the throb of a motor boat, and Trixie and a boat- man hove in sight. “Trixie!” exclaimed Dolly. “Dolly 1” exclaimed the other. While I was nearly crying with sup- pressed excitement and a sort of pity for what I knew each must feel, the latest comer landed, trying hard not to show her disappointment. “Isn’t this a beautiful place?” she re- marked. “I thought — er — perhaps Mr. Lord would have come to see it.” “Never a sign of him,” was the new girl’s answer, and the three stood talking tentatively, casting furtive glances around. The swish of oars. Myra ! “This is real funny,” drawled Miss Hint- erdecken, “that we should all four have met in such a secluded spot.” Myra flushed. “Well, the fact of the matter is.” in artistic confusion, “Mr. Lord asked me to see him here.” “Oh 1” came a voice from the region of my hat. “But he asked me !” “And me 1” “And me !” came in varying degrees of indignation. But I was talking in an agonized whis- per to my companion. “I can’t stand any more of it; I can’t really. It was too bad of us to listen — ” “Not half so bad as the way they have treated you,” sternly. “But now summon up all your courage; we are going to appear.” And to four pretty girls, all talking at once, there appeared Mr. Horace Lord with his arm around the waist of a little nobody named Bessie Maynard. There was a chorus of gasps, then Horace said quietly : “I am delighted that you ladies are here to congratulate me. Miss Dolly, I hope you will be pleased to hear that I am to be a sort of relation to you; I am going to marry your cousin. Brenda wanted to tell you yesterday, bu\ — er — she didn’t have the opportunity.” Dead silence. Then the Southern girl laughed merrily and held out her hand. “My best wishes. You’ve got a rise on us, but I don’t grudge it. Seems to me you haven’t had too gay a time up to now. We’d better go and join the others.” The other two congratulated me also, but Dolly said nothing till they were half way down the bank. Then she remarked, apparently to the trees : “She was quite right, when she said looks didn't matter. It is brains and astuteness that count.” But somehow even that unkind cut didn’t seem to matter much with Horace’s arm round me. — The Amalgamated Journal. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 555 TWO 8HOPLIFTER8. STAR & CO., of the big department store, had a bright detective in each department, but they suffered the loss of thousands of dollars annually through shoplifters. That is the bane of all department stores. Where one shop- lifter is caught ten escape. It was when Mr. Jewett was made manager that orders went forth for a crusade. The detective force was doubled and it was published in the papers that no mercy would be shown delinquents. Miss Bessie Merriweather, the daughter of a wealthy manufacturer, was not only a shopper, but a bargain-hunter. It was a sort of craze with her. She would gladly pay out so cents cab fare to save io cents on a purchase. If she found a 5-cent kitchen scrubbing brush marked down to 3 it was hers at once. She even bought men’s rubber boots because there was a bargain in them. Her mother criticised this trait in her daughter, but the father rather encouraged it He said that it showed a good business head. Mr. Hugh. Barton was twenty-five years old. Being well to do he had leisure. He had what his friends called a fad. He wasn’t a bargain hunter, but he did like to wander through the stores and see what was going on. Now and then he bought a pair of gloves or a necktie, but was as apt to leave them on the counter as to take them away. Wandering through a great department store was like going to a theater to him. The play was continuous. On two occasions he had seen Miss Merri- weather and admired her, but that had nothing special to do with continuing to pursue his fad. One day Star & Co. announced a bargain sale in soaps. There would be soaps from every maker in the United States. The cakes would be enclosed in all kinds of fancy wrappers. There would be all kinds of scents. These soaps retailed everywhere from io cents a cake, but on this occasion, and for the purpose of showing what could be done in the soap trade, every cake would go at 3 cents. Now was the time to lay in a stock to last a lifetime and then some more. Don’t miss the greatest event that has taken place in this country since the battle of bunker Hill. Miss Kitty Merriweather read the big advertisement in an evening paper and was up with the lark next morning. Mr. Hugh Barton didn’t read it at all, but wandered into the store next forenoon when the sale was on. He had no intention of taking advantage of Star & Co.’s liberality. He crowded inclose to the soap counter simply to look at the white, green, blue and pink wrappers. It was like a moving-picture show. Of course, he was pushed and jammed and elbowed and had his toes stepped on by women, but he was not dis- couraged. After a bit Mr. Barton found himself beside Miss Merriweather. She was so well dressed that he wondered over her bargain-hunting, and without seeming to do so kept an eye out to see what brand of soap she preferred. She finally settled on three cakes of the Rose of Alabama or some other State, and while waiting for her change was addressed by a strange woman with : “Miss, will you please accompany me to the ojfice ?’’ “But what for?” was asked. “You will know when you get there." "If you do not there will be a scene here! I am a store detective. You shop- lifted an extra cake of soap.” “It is false! How dare you say such a thing!” “If you do not come you will go to the police station 1” Mr. Barton had heard every word. He turned upon the girl, whose eyes were flashing and cheeks burning, and whispered : “Better go and avoid a scene.” “But she is wrong 1” explained Miss Bessie. “All the more reason why you should go quietly.” The girl followed the detective and Mr. Barton followed the girl, and they soon reached the office on the second floor. There the detective made her statement to a severe- faced man who seemed to be in waiting for victims. “She is mistaken,” said Miss Bessie when the statement was finished. Digitized by LiOOQle

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556 The Railroad Telegrapher. “We make no mistakes here!” warned the man with a shake of his head. “Your name, please.” “I won’t give it 1" “Then you will be turned over to the police !” “You daren’t do such a thing 1 I tell you the girl is mistaken. I bought three cakes of soap. I have no others.” “Will you submit to a seardy"’ “No! It would be an insult! You must take my word for it.” “You may call a police detective!” said the man to the employe. “She can be searched at the police station 1” “Just a moment,” said Mr. Barton, who had been standing quietly by. “This young lady is no shoplifter. Here is the cake of soap that was stolen. You were about to make a bad mistake.” “I— I thought — thought — ,” faltered the store detective, as she turned pale. "I was standing right at the young lady’s elbow, and you got things mixed. I am ready to give my name and take the con- sequences.” “Miss Perkins, escort the young lady downstairs,” said the severe-faced man, “Star & Co. make her a thousand apologies. As for you I will talk with you later. You evidently have much to learn. Now, sir, who are you?” Mr. Barton gave his name and address. He said he must have pocketed the soap in an absent moment. He was ready for arrest and a cell. He had been sized up for a young man of wealth and position. Star & Co. didn’t propose to antagonize such people for a 3-cent cake of soap. He was even shaken hands with as he departed. His curiosity about the girl he had lied for was great He himself believed that he had seen her cover a cake of soap with her handkerchief. When he saw her detected he had stolen a cake himself, hoping to clear her. She wouldn’t have lingered in the store, and he doubted if he would ever run across her in any other. This was in April. Mr. Barton now had an object in life. It was to hunt up a pretty shoplifter. Day after day he saun- tered through shops and stores. He hunted the avenue, and was at some theater every night. He even went so far as to enter the millinery departments of the big stores to see if he might not find the object of his search trying on a new hat. All search was in vain. Days and weeks and months passed and in August he went up to the Catskills. Almost the first person he set eyes on as he reached the hotel was the girl shop- lifter. She was with her father and mother and did not see him. After dinner, how- ever, as he walked in the grounds, Miss Bessie Merriweather came right up to him and said : “You are the gentleman who saved me.” “Well, I stole 'the soap!” hg laughed. “So did I! True as you live, when I got out of the store I found I had a cake in my hand. But for you they would never have believed it was a case of absent- mindedness. Did they put you in jail?” “Oh, no. I believe I plead temporary insanity.” “Well, if the insanity won’t come back please come with me and introduce your- self to my father, and then he can intro- • duce us. Father and mother know that we are two shoplifters out on bail, as it were, but they won’t be afraid of you !” It is said when the young folks go to housekeeping much of their furnishings will be bought of Star & Co. — By Carl Jenkins. THE MELTING POT. AVERY good parent wants his child to have more joy in life, more free- dom, and less suffering, than the parent had. Every good nation stands towards its citi- zens, native and adopted, in the relationship of a parent. Its entire efforts are to develop and sup- ply the natural wants of its citizens so that they will be happy at home, and so that this contentment, freedom, and prosperity will attract to its shores the less fortunate ones of other climes. All that the parent can do is to help his children to help themselves. He provides opportunities and directs them in proportion to his and their intelligence. Digitized by icjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 557 / America has been called the land of opportunity, liberty, and equality. To many it has not lived up to its reputation. The fault has been divided. For those who come to its shores, nothing of any moment has been done to develop them to the higher standards of our civiliza- tion. They are left largely to their own devices and intelligence. They have an idea of the meaning of liberty and freedom gained in the absence of it in their native lands, and, when they attempt to live up to their conception of liberty, they find in almost every case that they are firmly re- pressed by the iron hand of authority, and seldom if ever docs any one attempt to explain the operation of the laws and the distinction between liberty and license. Opportunity was preached them by the ambitious agents of transportation com- panies in glowing pictures of America and its wealth, persistently and continuously until they succeeded in selling them a ticket. And to America they came, fired with the hope that on reaching here, liberty, opportunity and wealth would be theirs. If they learned anything about this coun- try and its laws from returning countrymen, they learned only of their successes. Those who fall in the struggle, don’t go back. And those who return with a measure of success seldom, if ever, tell of their struggles, or reveal the sorrows and disappointments they encountered. This is natural, for we all lose sight of the sorrows of the past in the joy of present success. On arriving, the immigrants are eager and anxious to be up and doing, but at once they find themselves face to face with our brutal immigrant system, necessary, it is true, for our protection and theirs, but no one ever explains to them. “They are only brutes, and would not understand,” is the attitude toward them. - Passing successfully the government inspection, they are ordinarily herded under the direction of some grasping labor agent and boarding-house keeper, bundled here and there at the mercy of designing sharpers. No one ever explains and they receive a deplorable first impression of liberty and opportunity. Generally they find work under bosses who look upon them as cattle, and the system of graft begins. In many cases, through ignorance, they accept starvation w'ages, and their first impression of our industrial system is that it is devised to rob the alien. He is robbed from the time he purchases his ticket until he gets on to the ropes, and if he is bright enough, he himself joins the robber clans and preys on those who follow. If honesty and hope are strong in him, he suffers in silence until the coming of the demagogue — Socialist or Anarchist. His first impression of revolutionary organizations, with their red speakers, is one of astonishment that such is necessary in the land of the free. Insidious definitions are taught him, that liberty and license are the same, and this lays strong hold of his imagination. He thinks, and rightly in many instances, that he suffers these hardships because he is a foreigner, and he comes to believe that this country employs the atrocities of Europe to keep him in subjection. No one has ever taught him that free- dom is relative, that the highest freedom is living in harmony with one’s fellows, and that liberty can only be granted one in proportion to the amount of liberty he grants to others. No one has -ever explained to him that liberty means self-repression, self-control, and progress, and that license means just the opposite. Opportunity brings responsibilities, but this he never hears. He does not under- stand that America means to welcome all who desire to advance themselves, if at the same time they assist in the development of the whole people. Opportunity means help- ing him into the path of self-help. Parents love their children, yet they know that their love can not protect them from suffering for their own errors. They may set the child on his feet, assist in directing its first steps, but the child must do its own walking, eating, sleeping, loving, dying. All the human love possible can not change these God-made laws. Digitized by LiOOQle

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558 The Railroad Telegrapher. So the immigrant must be taught that America welcomes him, grants him free- dom to enjoy the developments of these who helped in the past. America presents him the opportunities of today (the result of efforts and labor of those dead) but he must grasp these opportunities. He must help himself if he would not always suffer the abuses of ignorance. Free schools are his for the asking, but lie must ask. Free libraries ,are at his dis- posal, but he must enter their doors. If his lot is that of a delver in the pit, it must be accepted as his chance, and he must prove that he is ready to get out of the pit, not by bemoaning his fate, not by indulging in wild and restless license, but by climbing out by the sheer force of hard, efficient work. The world needs other workers than those in the pit. If he stays there, it means that he belongs there. — By J. K. Turner, in The Mediator Print cry. FINDING A TREASURE. ILKINS was bored. Throwing down a newspaper on the table of the reading room of his club, he arose from his chair, strolled out to the cigar stand, lit a cigarette, smoked for a few minutes, threw away the stump, walked to the club entrance and stood with his hands in his pockets wonder- ing what next he should do to kill time. “Cab!” A vehicle was wheeled from the line of cabs standing before the club to the curb opposite him, and he entered it, telling the jehu to drive him to the theater, where he intended to buy tickets for that evening's performance. On the seat beside him lay a lady's hand bag. Wilkins took it up, looked at it, opened it and examined the contents with a view of discovering to whom it belonged. He found them as diversified as those in a boy’s pocket, but there was only one arti- cle that gave him any hope of identifying the ovVner of the property, a brown paper parcel, five or six inches long, two inches broad and an inch thick. Finding no ad- dress or other mark on it he concluded it to be a shopping purchase and put it back in the bag. But desiring to exhaust every means of finding a clew to the ownership, he took it out again and unrolled it. He found bills to’ the amount of $20,000. His ennui left him instantly. Not that he felt elated at making an accession to his fortune, for he had no idea of keeping his find, but that it was evident the money had been left inadvert- ently in the carriage by a woman and there would be something for him to do to trace her and return the money. Moreover, there was a daintiness about the bag and its contents that caused him to fancy the owner was young. Then, again, a middle-aged woman would not likely be so careless as to leave a small fortune in a cab, and an old one would be no more likely to be riding about with so much in her possession. At any rate, Wilkins would have it that the lady was young, and having gone thus far, he fancied she must be at- tractive. She had doubtless been the last person to occupy the cab before him, and the driver could tell him about her. Wilkins put the bag and contents under his coat and when he left the cab asked the driver for information concerning his last fare. Wilkins was informed that she was a young lady who had been taken in before a dry goods store and had been driven to a bank. She had come out of the bank and re-entered the carriage, ordering him to drive to another store, where she alighted, seeming to be ill. She had stag- gered into the store and disappeared. He had waited some time for her, but as she didn’t reappear he gave up waiting for her and drove away. On thinking the matter over Wilkins did not believe there would be much hunt- ing involved in the case. The loss would be advertised, and all he needed to do was to watch the personals in the newspapers. This he did for a week, but not seeing the notice he expected he concluded that either the young lady had taken other means to recover her loss or had been ill or possibly might have died. He inquired at police headquarters if any such loss had been re- ported, but gained no clew in this w&y. He did not care to make known his find. Digitized by i^.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 559 for he knew that if he did there would be many claimants, and it would be difficult to head off some of the more ingenious ones. The matter dragged along till Wilkins began to be troubled at holding so large an amount of some other person’s money. Then one day he confided the matter to his friend Brodwell. Brodwell said that he had seen an advertisement of a large amount of money having been left in a cab, but just when he had seen the notice he could not remember, nor could he recollect the newspaper in which it had appeared. Wilkins made a search through the news- papers issued since he found the money, but they were so voluminous that he failed to find what he looked for. This was dis- couraging. He began to fear that his keeping the money would get him into trou- ble. Probably the matter had been put into the hands of detectives who might be on his track. He was inclined to turn the matter over to the police, but feared his reasons for keeping it secret would not be accepted. At any rate, he might suffer in the opinion of the public, who would know all about the affair. Being an imaginative man, he permitted himself to brood over the situation. In- stead of a romance he had caught a tartar. He began to wish the money was in the bottom of the sea. Indeed, he thought of putting it there. The bills were a burden to him. He didn’t like to put them in the bank, for the deposit of such a sum might excite a suspicion that would lead to the fact getting out that he had a large sum in his possession which did not belong to him. That discovery might lead to very unpleas- ant consequences. He kept the money in his safe deposit box. But even in so secret a place he did not feel easy. He was haunted by all sorts of fears. Supposing he should lose the key to the box and were arrested for keeping money that did not belong to hifn. In that case he would not be able to make restitu- tion. One day on taking a cab at his club he noticed that his driver was the man in whose vehicle he had made the find. Wil- kins hastened to ask him if he had heard of or seen the young lady who had gone into a store and had not returned. He said that he had. She had caused inquiries to be made for him and finally found him. She had fainted in the store and remained un- conscious for some time. He had been closely questioned by a man in her interest and was quite sure he had been shadowed by a detective. Asked whom he had driven next after the young lady he could not re- member. Wilkins was all in a flutter at this in- formation. He realized that he must take some action in the matter, but feared any- thing he might do would redound to his injury. When a man is rattled he usually goes wrong. Wilkins asked the cabman to give him the young lady’s address, and when the man said he hadn’t it Wilkins told him not to say anything about him in the matter for the present and handed him a ten-dollar bill. Wilkins as soon as he had taken this step saw that he had put himself in the position of having bribed the coachman to conceal his identity. He could not sleep at nights for thinking of what a frightful thing it would be should he be pounced upon by a detective and forced to confess that he had been keeping a large sum of money that did not belong to him. It was evident the loser of the money believed that it had fallen into the hands of some one who was intending to keep it and was taking meas- ures to find that person. All this was more than Wilkins had bar- gained for. He grew thin and haggard and began to fear that his appearance alone would incriminate him. What he desired was to know the address of the young lady that he might return the money anony- mously, or if he could discover that she was of a kindly, sympathetic disposition he might go to her, confess that he had her money and beg her to believe his story and not expose him to an unmerciful world. One day the coachman involved in the matter called for him at the club and said he had something to communicate. Wil- kins went out with him to the sidewalk where no one would hear what was said, and the cabman began: “I’ve seen the young leddy again, sir, and she says the day I drove her she drew Digitized by LiOOQle

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560 The Railroad Telegrapher. a large sum from the bank, and, bein' sick, when she got out of my cab left the money inside. She says the next fare I got must have found it and is keepin’ what don’t belong to him. She’s offered me $1,000 re- ward if I’ll get her money for her.” Here was an additional complication. If Wilkins returned the money, ignoring the cabman, the fellow might make it hot for him. Wilkins by this time was in a condi- tion of mind to see a term in the peniten- tiary staring him in the face. Instead of pulling himself together, returning the money openly and trusting to his ability to come out of the affair unscathed, he asked the man for the lady’s address, promising to see that he got something by way of re- ward. But the cabman by this time had come to believe there was a good deal in it and declined to give the address unless Wilkins would pay him out of the funds the reward the young lady had offered. When Wilkins demurred at this, the fellow threatened to report him as the man who was holding the money. So Wilkins took the address, gave the man a thousand dollars, and, taking the bag containing the bills just as he had found them, called on the young lady. Handing them to her, he waited till her delight had somewhat subsided, then gave her a graph- ic account of his finding the bag, his wait- ing to see her advertisement, his missing it when it appeared and, lastly, his having been drawn into the position of retaining funds that did not belong to him. "I weighed,” he said dolefully in con- clusion, “when I found your bag 170 pounds. Look at me now. I can barely pull down 140.” “You poor man !” exclaimed the girl, re- pressing a smile. Wilkins said nothing about the thousand dollars hush money he had paid the cab- man. That was his own secret, and he did not propose to divulge. “Of course,” said the girl, “you are entitled to a reward, and I beg of you after all of the trouble and worry you have had in the matter to accept at least the amount I offered the cabman. I assure you I would feel so much tin ire comfortable at your receiving something.” A gentleman, a member of a swell club, to receive a reward for returning money- found ! Not he. “Since the cabman,” she went on, “has been instrumental in the return of my prop- erty I shall pay him the reward I offered him.” Wilkins, seeing that he must tell the rest of the story or the cabman would re- ceive double pay', made a confidante of his hostess and a clean breast. There was something so delightfully hu- man in this end of the matter that she was touched beyond measure. She could not induce Wilkins to permit her to reimburse him, but in time he discovered that she had given him her heart, and it was not long before her hand and her fortune went with it. “You never can tell,” says Wilkins, “when you’re getting a bargain. The thou- sand dollars I paid that cabman brought me two treasures — the one a wife, the other her estate.” — By Arthur Langley, in The Voice. DEL1GHT8 OF REPARTEE. UT WAS to supper with Grandmother I Kelly last night,” Miss Connelly in- formed Miss Frizkle. as she threw herself on the couch in the rest room, “and of all the fun !” She paused and her face broke into a reminiscent smile. “She ain't my real grandma, you know. She’s paw's first wife’s maw, but us kids has always called her grandmother. She lives 'way out on the west side and she gets awful sore it one of us youngsters don’t go out and take supper and spend the night with her about once in every so often. “Last night it was my turn and when I got there Grandmother Kelly says to me, 'Nellie,’ she says, ‘I asked poor old Grand- maw Gctchcl! to come over tonight and I’d he real obliged if you’d run over to her son's place and fetch her. Like as not that daughter-in-law of hers’ll let her start out by herself, and if that poor old thing should fall down I bet she'd break some of her hones. They gits awful brittle, you know, as a person gits older.’ It was funny be- cause Grandmother Kelly ain’t more’n a Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 561 couple of years younger than Grandmaw Getchell. "I was just a-startin’ to pike over and get Grandmaw Getchell when the old lady come hoppin’ up the stairs, spry’s you please.. Grandmother Kelly runs to the door. ‘Why. grandmaw,’ she says, ‘did you come all by yourself? I don’t think you ought to ’a’ done it. It ain’t safe for you to come all that way alone.’ “Grandmaw Getchell just pushes past her and begins takin’ off her hat and cape and throwin’ ’em on the chair. ‘Quit “grand- mawin’ ” me,’ she says. ‘I’m just as well able to walk three blocks by myself as I ever was, and a good deal more able than some of these slimjacks that’d crack to pieces if they ever hit the sidewalk.’ “When we sat down to supper Grand- mother Kelly says, just as sweet as could be, ‘I made some cornbread for supper, grand- maw,’ she says, ‘ ’cause I thought it would be easy for you to eat. When a person’s lost so many of their t6eth as what you have I know it's kind of hard for ’em to chew tough things. “Grandmaw Getchell begun to swell up. "I guess you don’t need to be so careful of me and my teeth, Moll Kelly,’ she says. ‘Hard for me to chew?’ she snorts, shakin’. “Grandmaw Kelly come right back at her, smilin’ and happy. ‘Well,’ she says, putting a helpin’ of creamed chicken on to Grand- maw Getchell’s plate, ‘it does beat all how some folks gets more satisfaction hangin' on to their poor old snags long after they’re past their usefulness than let ’em go com- fortable like and get some good boughten ones.’ Then she hustled out to the kitchen. “ ‘It just makes me want to cry,’ she says, fetchin’ a great big sigh, ‘every time I eat lemon cream pie. Mr. Tinkum, him that was my second, he was so partial to it.’ Then she looked over at Grandmother Kelly spiteful, and I knew they was about ready to lock horns again. ‘You know I been married three times,’ she says to me. ‘Mr. Getchel, he was my third.’ “Grandmother Kelly didn’t say nothin' for a minute. Then she says, ‘Nellie,’ she says, ‘ain’t it funny how some women will marry just anything that comes along, just to show they had the chance?’ “ ‘I don’t blame no woman,’ says Grand- maw Getchell to me, ‘just becuz the men folks don't take to her, but there’s some folks not more'n a hundred miles away that didn’t get married more’n once for a mighty good and sufficient reason, and that is that they didn't get-asked again.’ “Well, you needn’t to think Grandmaw Getchell had any two-thirds of Grandmother Kelly on the mat. Grandmother Kelly was right there with the comeback. “ ‘Well,’ she says, takin’ off the lid of the teapot and lookin’ in to see if the tea’s all gone, ‘I always did think the folks that keeps on gettin’ married every time they get asked ain't ever had such very good luck.’ “Well, they kep’ it up the whole blessed evenin’, and you’d ’a’ died if you could ’a’ heard them. Every time Grandmaw Getchell’d get a half nelson on Grand- mother Kelly, Grandmother Kelly’s bat back at her and then duck for the kitchen or dining room, or somewheres, like she had some pressin’ business, and by the time she'd get back Grandmaw Getchell’d be all ready with another hot one. The last thing I heard after I went upstairs was Grand- mother Kelly sayin’, ‘Now, you be careful, grandmaw, goin’ up them steps. I knew a real stout person that fell down them once and she never walked again.’ “ ‘I guess you better be careful yourself, Moll Kelly,’ snorts Grandmaw Getchell; 'if you should tumble downstairs your bones’d crack up like so many icicles.’ “I ducked into my room and pretty near swallowed all the bed clothes tryin’ to keep from haw-hawin’ right out. “Say, I bet I been to ten thousand movin' pitcher shows and musical comedies and theayters and things, but for a real first- class, up-to-date continuous show them two old dames has got 'em all beat. They’re better’n a couple of three ringed circuses.’' — Chicago Daily Nczvs. Heard at a Party. Hostess— Won’t you sing something for us, Clara? Young Woman (modestly) — Well, I’ll try. Hostess — Yes, do try, at any rate. Digitized by LiOOQle

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562 The Railroad Telegrapher. THE RAILROAD ENGINEER. A FOLDER that contains a device representing a locomotive engineer at his post has been issued by a Western railroad. The picture is one of the happiest inspira- tions of its kind I ever saw. The first time I looked upon it it gave me a sort of thrill. There sits the man — gloved, cap drawn tightly, one hand on the lever of the throttle valve, the other free. The pose is easy, natural — no intensity, no strain, no fear. On the face is a suggestion of elemental calm, and a courage that might be the envy of gods and men. Behind this quiet man, so calm, so poised, is a treasure of half a million dollars and two hundred precious lives. He holds them all in that easy, unquaking grasp. Before him are two straight lines of steel, and the huge, back, all-enfolding night. And into the gloom, in perfect faith, this quiet man forces his flying monster with all that precious cargo and the price- less lives. The man is unafraid. On the boyish face care sits lightly, and yet in it the artist has thrown a look of experience and a wisdom that betokens Power. I wonder if the man who drew that pic- ture ever read a little book by Edward Carpenter called “Toward Democracy.” Carpenter asks: “Was this, then, the sum of life?” A grinnning, gibbering organization of negations — a polite tap and a circle of end- lessly complaisant faces bowing you hack from reality 1 Well, as it happened just then — and as we stopped at a small way station — my eyes, from my swoon-sleep opening, encoun- tered the grimy and oil-besmeared figure of a stoker. Close at my elbow on the footplate of his engine he was standing. And the firelight fell on him brightly as for a moment his eyes rested on mine. That was all. but it was enough. The youthful face, yet so experienced and calm, was enough; the quiet look, the straight, untroubled, unseeking eyes, rested upon me — giving me without any ado the thing I needed, and in a moment I felt the sting and torment of Reality. The swift nights out in the rain I felt, and the great black sky overhead, and the flashing of red and green lights in the for- ward distance. The anxious straining for a glimpse sideways into the darkness— the dash of cold and wet above, thg heat below — all this I felt, as if it had been myself. O eyes, O face, how in that moment without any ado you gave me all. These splendid fellows who do their work and hold their peace — they do give us faith in God and faith in ourselves. They mind their own business. Is there ’anything finer than to mind one’s own busi- ness? O cursed spite, that men are born to set the others right. Let us mind our own business. How curious it is that men should quit their work and make a business of looking after the business of others. No man is ridicul- ous excepting when he neglects his own affairs to look after the business of other men — no man but is splendid when he is minding his own business. That is why I lift my hat to the engineer — he is doing his work. He is minding his own business. — By Elbert Hubbard, in The Chicago Examiner.

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April. I. Have you ever seen the meadows decked in new and vivid green, When April, smiling, pouting, has again been crowned a queen; When the leaves are half unfolded, holding back their perfect charms From the amorous sun’s advances till his eager ardor calms? Have you ever seen the meadow, wet and rain- swept grown anew. Sparking in the morning with the crystal April dew? II. Have you ever seen the woodland, where the early April flowers Lift up their thirsty chalices to catch the fitful showers. While from the budding branches their pretty heads above The bircb are busy caroling of long forgotten love. Have you ever breathed the fragrance of the first come woodland flowers • As they lift their dainty chalices to catch the big drop showers? III. Have you ever heard the music, in the swamp so long asleep. The little fellows’ treble and the grandsires bass and deep, Splashing, leaping, frolicking in wanton joy and play; For love is in the marshes on this April holi- day. Come, hear the April music, for nature sweeps the lyre And the heart must catch an echo of awakening desire. Harry C. January. The Sermon. I know not what the preacher said — His words fell muffled in a dream, By clause and clause, from head to head, He traced a sad and subtle scheme; Through legal maze, on dizzy height, The curious metapbysic trod; He held with all his tedious might, The mirror to the mind of God. The mind of Godl and all the while Ilis large wind thundered in the tower, And on the casements of the isle Pelter and trapped the driving shower. Old grandsirc shivered at the sound; How cold among the slanting stones, The comfortless and ugly ground. Where they must lay their aching bones! While lovers sat in blushing thought, And heeded not the unkindly skies — But with an awkward rapture caught The sudden glance of wistful eyes. Arthur C. Benson. A Spring Song. Now Time hath laid his mantle by Of winds, and rain, and icy chill, And done a rich embroidery Of sunlight poured on lake and hill. No beast or bird, in earth or sky, Whose voice doth not with gladness thrill; For Time hath laid his mantle by Of wind, and rain, and icy chill. River and fountain, brook and rill, Bespangled o’er wth livery gay Of silver droplets wind their way; All in their new apparel vie. For Time hath laid his mantle by. From the French of Charles d’Orleans. Couldn’t Pick a Place to Fall. He said to the folks: “Git out o’ my way — I’m bigger than you alll” And he climbed so high in the world that day He couldn’t pick a place to fall! Oh, he climbed so high that he looked right small, And he couldn’t pick a place when 'twas time to fall 1 “I’ll reach the spot where the angels stay, And I’ll scale this jasper wall!’’ And he climbed so high in the world that day He couldn’t pick a place to fall! And they said: “He’s high, but he looks right small, And he can’t pick a place when it’s time to falll” — Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution* Digitized by Google

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564 The Railroad Telegrapher. Waiting for the May. Ah I my heart is weary waiting, Waiting for the May — Waiting for the pleasant rambles Where the fragrant hawthorn brambles, With the woodbine alternating. Scent the dewy way. Ah! my heart is weary waiting. Waiting for the May. Ah! my heart is sick with longing, Longing for the May — Longing to escape from study To the young face fair and ruddy And the thousand charms belonging To the summer’s day; Ah! my heart is sore with longing, Longing for the May. Ah! my heart is sore with sighing, Sighing for the May- Sighing for their sure returning When the summer beams are burning, Hopes and flowers, that, dead or dying, All the winter day; Ah! my heart is sore with sighing, Sighing for the May. Ah! my heart is pained with throbbing, Throbbing for the May — Throbbing for the seaside billows, Or the water-wooing willows. Where, in. laughter and in sobbing, Glide the streams away; Ah! my heart, my heart is throbbing. Throbbing for the May. Waiting, sad, dejected, weary, Waiting for the May — Spring goes by with wasted warning, Moon-lit evenings, sun-bright mornings; Summer comes, yet dark and dreary Life still ebbs away; Man is ever weary, weary, Waiting for the May. Dennis Florence MacCarthy. “The Limited." A roar of the wind down the line and a gleam Of little child cheeks puffing out as with steam. A pitter and patter, as if on the rail The wheels were a-clattcr in tunes of the flail. A jingle, a whistle, and then a long boo-o-oo. And the “Limited” rolls to my chair with a “choo.” “All aboard, Papa! Dit up in front. All aboard, Muvver! We’re ready to go” — Only a little one doing his stunt: Childhood ineffable; isn’t it though! This is the royalest something or other, This train of twilight for father and mother! A roar of the wind again, onward it flies On wings of the faerie above the blue skies, To far lands and star lands of beauty and joy — The dear little Royal Blue Limited Boy! “All aboard, Papa! Dis is the place. All aboard, Muvver! Your ticket’s all right” — Chubby fists, shining eyes, round little face, Making believe in the sweet evenlight. Booing and chooing and clanging it goes, Stamping the rug as it flies on its toes. Out of the dining-room into the hall, The flash of a shadow along the gray wall; That’s through the tunnel, and I am the station And in comes the “Limited” wild with elation. - “All aboard, Papal” “I’m ready, my child.” “Muwer’s all ready; away, let’s away!” Only a little lad, arms flying wild, Dreaming his dream at the end of the day. Fists clenched and arms flying round down the line, That’s called the piston; two blasts is a sign The conductor has signaled, and far through the night On some starry station of dream he’ll alight, Clicking and groaning while people get on That are bound for the beautiful cities of dawn. “All aboard. Papal Room up ahead. All aboard, Muvver! Next stop is Dod” — Only a little one, happy as Ned, Making believe he’s a steel piston rod! A roar of the wind down the line again, dear All aboard, Muvver, the “Limited’s” here! Steam’s out and oil’s out and water’s so low This is the very last mile he can go. Take him up, darling, upon thy sweet breast, For this is the station of dream and of rest. All aboard baby! Get up in front, All aboard, Muvver! We're ready to go — Only a little one tired of his stunt: Childhood ineffable; isn’t it, though! — Baltimore Sun . What to Talk. Talk Happiness; the world is sad enough « Without your woes. No path is wholly rough; Look for the places that are smooth and clear, And speak of those to rest the weary ear Of earth, so hurt by one continuous strain Of human discontent and grief and pain. Talk Faith; the world is bettter off without Your utter ignorance and morbid doubt. If you have faith in God or man or self, Say so; if not, push back upon the shelf Of silence all your thoughts, till faith shall come No one will grieve because your lips are dumb. Talk Health; the dreary, never-changing tale Of fatal maladies is worn and stale. You can not charm, nor interest nor please. By harping on that minor-chord disease. Say you are well, or all is well with you, And God shall hear your words and make them true. Digitized by CiOOQle

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FACETIOUS A Paradox. “Childhood presents many paradoxes,” asserted the bachelor. “What instances have you in mind?” asked the friend. “A spoiled child may be extremely fresh.” — Buffalo Express. Correct Tense. The teacher was explaining the tenses. “Now, Willie,” she said, “suppose I should say: ‘I have a million dollars.’ What tense would that be?” “That’d be pretense,” answered Willie. — Boston Transcript. Their Status. "So you’ve been to France again, Mrs. Comeup ?” “Yes ; seems like we can’t keep away from dear Paris. Indeed, my daughter says we’re regular Parasites.” — Baltimore Ameri- can. Ending the Tale. Barber (beginning the hair cut) — Have you heard the story about the guy that — (resuming business) — want it short, sir? Customer (a tired editor) — Yes; a mere synopsis will do 1 — Judge. Er-Yes, He Had. “Pardon me, Mr. Peever,” said the chance acquaintance as the two helped hold up the cafe bar, “but have you ever had a serious accident ?” "Well,” replied Mr. Peever, “I met my wife by accident!” How Did He Know? After dinner, when the ladies had gone upstairs, the men over their coffee and cigars talked as men will of love. All of a Sudden, the host cried in a loud voice: “I tell you gentlemen, this is the truth, I have kissed the dainty Japanese girl; I have kissed the South Sea Island maiden ; I have kissed the girls of England, of Spain, of Germany, even of America; but it is most true to kiss my wife is best of all.” Then a young man cried across the table : “By heaven, sir, you are right there.”— Tit-Bits. It’s the Language. “Waiter,” said the traveler in an Eric railroad restaurant, “did you say I had twenty minutes to wait, or that it was twenty minutes to eight?” “Naither. Oi said' ye had twinty minutes to ate, an’ that’s all ye did have. Yer train’s just gone.” — Railway Carmen's Journal Somewhat of a Stretch. A large and pompous person, wearing a high hat, a long coat, yellow spats and a congenital sneer, for several days made himself obnoxious around a Washington hotel a bit ago. He announced he was from New York, ragged the bellboys, jawed the clerks, cussed the service, roared at the food, com- plained about his room and the elevator and the telephones and the bar, and everything else. One afternoon he walked over to the porter and said : “Here, you ; I’m going to quit this town and go back to New York, where I can get some decent service. I want you to buy me two seats in a parlor car on the 4 o’clock New York train. Get me two seats, now, and meet me at the station with the tickets. I want one chair to sit in and one to put my feet in.” The seats were delivered at the train just before it pulled out. One of the seats was in Car No. 3 and the other was located in Car No. 4 .—Saturday Evening Post. Digitized by LiOOQle

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566 The Railroad Telegrapher. Not on Your Life. Flannigan and O'Brien were dining at a swell restaurant. They were not accustomed to going to such a place. When they had finished, the waiter asked: “Shall I bring you a couple of demi-tasses?” “Not on your loifel” exclaimed Flanni- gan. “Our wives might drop in and see us.” The New Bom. Dodgin was the new manager of the concern. There was 'one workman who liked to sneak off to a shed about 3 o’clock in the afternoon and smoke a pipe and look over the afternoon paper for half an hour or so. Well, one day as the workman sat reading his paper and smoking in the shed Dodgin appeared. “Who are you?" Dodgin asked, sternly, frowning at the idle workman. The workman frowned back. “Huh, who are you.?” said he. “I’m Dodgin, the new manager,” was the reply. At this the workman smiled. “So am I,” he said, heartily, “come in and have a smoke.” Mark Twain and Whistler. One time Mark Twain met James McNeil Whistler, the artist. A friend having warned the humorist that the painter was a confirmed joker, Mark solemnly averred that he would get the better of Whistler should the latter attempt “any funny busi- ness.” Furthermore, Twain determined to anticipate Whistler if possible. So when the two had been introduced, which event took place in Whistler’s studio, Twain assuming an air of hopeless stupidity, ap- proached a just completed painting and said: “Not at all bad, Mr. Whistler; not at all bad. Only,” he added reflectively, with a motion as if to rub out a cloud effect, “if I were you I’d do away with that cloud.” “Great heavens, sir.” exclaimed Whistler, almost beside himself. “Be careful and don’t touch that; the paint is not dry yet.” “Oh, I don’t mind that,” replied Mark, with an air of perfect nonchalance, “I’m wearing gloves.” He Knew Better. It was a bitter cold day, the snow was deep and the sidewalks frozen hard. A negro, bundled up in a moth-eaten chin- chilla coat, stood shivering against a build- ing, trying to avoid the freezing blasts. Just then another negro, dressed in thin, threadbare clothes, and with no overcoat, came out of a nearby barber shop and started up the street whistling cheerily. Still whistling, he passed and glanced up at the darky in the big chinchilla coat. The latter took one withering look at the passer- by, and yelled : “Say, niggah. you can whistle as loud as you please, but you can’t make me believe it ain’t cold !” — Chicago Journal. 150 Kisses Late. A new method of marking time has been introduced by Conductor Joe Gordon, who is one of the most popular trainmen on the Amboy division of the Pennsylvania rail- road, says the Philadelphia telegraph. Mr. Gordon is not only a favorite with the men passengers and admired by the women, but, probably because he used to run the milk train from Bordentown to Camden, he is also beloved by the babies. Notwithstanding his sweet and gentle nature, it almost makes him peevish when a lot of lovely woman kiss each other goodby, and more than once he has been tempted to give his locomotive a swift kick and hike down the road without them. Recently Joe stopped his train at a sta- tion where no less than twenty women were congregated on the platform. Some of them were going away and some of them weren’t, and just as the last moment arrived everybody started in to kiss everybody else. All of this took valuable time, and the genial Joseph was patiently waiting. “All aboard !” he finally shouted, after standing for the sweetness as long as. he could. “This train for Philadelphia and way stations.” “Oh, Mr. Gordon,” gushfully cried a lit- tle fairy, “wait just a minute, won’t you? I must kiss Bessie goodby.” “All right,” returned Joe, heaving a large, sad sigh ; “but be as quick as you can please. We are about 150 kisses late now.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE IDEALISM WE NEED. A BRIGHT writer, often seen in sev- eral of the labor monthlies, A. A. Graham, said not long ago, in the Machinists’ for November, 1912, as fol- lows: “Lift, although more secure, is now less worth having, and less living; our liberties are restricted within the narrowest limits, and we have freedom indeed, ‘in the pursuit of happiness,’ but the chase is un- availing, not to be easily had.” Those few thoughts may not be grasped in their reality by men below the age of fifty or sixty, but they shall no doubt be approved by many above the latter age. Those who have seen and lived and ex- perienced the life conditions of forty and fifty years ago, only those can realize the significance of certain social facts. For in- stance : It was then far more easy than today for many intelligent men to save about $1,000, between the age of twenty and and thirty, than it is today. The $1,000 represented the potential value of $3,000 today. We did not have then very large fortunes, able to rapidly suppress all healthy competition. The scientific spirit had not yet invaded the field of industries for the purpose of giving to some the power to control, through legislated priv- ileges, almost every line of production. The insane fury of great wealth at any cost had not yet taken possession of many minds. A moderate degree of wealth seemed to satisfy most of the few who could easily obtain that. As for the rest of us, plain people, we seemed to be pretty happy with what we managed to obtain through a moderate amount of daily labor. The conception of trying to get the first million of dollars, as a preliminary to ten, fifty, one hundred, five hundred millions of dollars. . . . that conception had not yet been born, or spread among the people at large. Fifty thousand dollars then, or pos- sibly a little more, seemed to give to most people all that was needed- on this side of the grave. But what are $50,000 today? Try to give that, as an average, to 10 per cent of our family groups, and all that re- mains for 90 per cent of us, is an average of $1,000 per family group. Now we can see the dreadful poverty of this supposed wealthy nation of ours, poor in relation to the wretched ambitions taught by our glorious education, invited by that education, and yet made impossible to most of us by the education we see fit to have. The first step in the realm of sound knowledge is not to give to men any ideals that may conflict with universal joy and comfort. But, there we have it, we only believe in sorrow, sin and sickness uni- versal, in relation to life on earth. It is thus that we convert the planet into a fortune shop, a prison, a jail, a combina- tion of pains, tears and groans, blended, to be sure, with some joys, the kind that perish, when we could have all kinds of imperishable joys. And please remember that the writer hardly knows what pain or sorrow is, in connection with himself. He, of course, happens to know what is going on, all over the earth, and the sorrows and pains of others are very painful to us, par- ticularly when they are apt to fall on men and women far better than ourselves, women most especially, as it is generally the case. Let us now return to our suggestion of a wealth distribution which gave to 10 per cent of our family groups an average of $50,000, and left an average of $1,000 to the 90 per cent. Add to that conception that the two general averages were natural aver- ages, and not based on any unnatural ex- tremes. Because such averages don’t really mean anything, when they swing between Digitized by Google

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568 The Railroad Telegrapher. great extremes, say, from 5 cents to $5,000,000. And that is just the case with our wealth distribution today, which varies between $500,000,000, or even more with some families, and nothing but debts and rags for about 70 per cent of our family groups. Well, $1,000 is not much- in our days of glory for any family of five, but it would be something if the highest for- tune did not exceed, say, $100,000. Our precedingly suggested wealth dis- tribution, duly protected by laws of equal rights, would rapidly change our present idiotic progress. Why? Because it would stimulate manhood and effort along lines a healthy wealth production and distribu- tion. Our whole human development rests, not on mere quantities, but on qualities and relations, on degrees of equal justice or on degrees of legalized iniquity. We have no doubt a considerable num- ber of families who happen to have as much as, say, $3,000 under investment Well, they have an income of $120 from that, with wages or salary of, call it $r,ooo. I f such families could use their $3,000 capital direct in some productive industry, their business income would be at least $2,000, in lieu of but $1,120 nowadays, Don’t you see what bad tricks we play upon ourselves with our lovely monopoly atrocities ? The fact is that the real potential value of wealth, for comfort and joy, is made or decreed by our legislation, by its quality. Today we give to the dollar, behind some monopoly privilege, the power to crush the dollar which is not backed by privilege. We give to legalized injustice the right and opportunity to convert most men into pieces of machinery. And who is the real, actual criminal for all the sins, and tears, and groans, and crimes of modern civilization? All of us. more or less. Our responsibilities on the subject rise, of course, in proportion to our intelligence and power to stand for high ideals in the realm of our collective de- velopment. By high ideals we don’t mean the im- possible or impracticable. The idealism we need is incorporated in the laws of the universe. All forces and processes in the order of creation embody and operate its natural laws. Men alone, and then when most especially grouped in nations, men alone try to develop in defiance of God’s forces and laws through the whole pano- rama of phenomena in space infinite. The mere congestion of wealth, in forms more or less prominent, all over the earth, today and ever before/ that can only happen through men’s laws repudiating the simple wisdom that God has incorporated in the fibres of creation. But then, such a natural conception does not suit our collective selfish aspirations. Jose Gros. Digitized by LiOOQle

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FRATERNAL New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. N. Y. N. H. & H., Western Division- Sister Cullen, of Tolies, was a recent visitor at Middletown, paying her respects to the brothers at New Britain en route. Bro. Frank Odium, at Forestville for several years, has bid in the relief agency, relieved by Bt-o. H. Garity on bid. Get after the student teachers. Try to show them the error of their w'ays. “He who cheats himself is a fool/* Bro. Thompson, second Newington, is now in the insurance business. Bro. Ed Kellong has returned and is now on third Sandy Hook, vice Bro. Austin, who bid in “CS” Bristol. Bro. L. H. Dowd, our chief telegrapher and local chairman, was called home March 7th by the death of his father at Wolcott, N. Y. Brother and sister have our sincere sympathy; also Bro. Rogers, first Danbury, in the loss of his mother. Bro. Dunbar, who relieved Bro. Rogers, was re- lieved on second by Andy Conniff, of the News. Bro. Gallagher, third Brewster, witnessed the big “peeradc” in New York on St. Patrick’s Day. The section men have received a notice fhat their wages have been increased about 17 cents a day, also an eight-hour day for Saturdays. The N. Y. C. & H. R. engines have been re- turned, but we still have three N. Y. O. & W. engines. Business is pretty good. It is rumored that the company has ordered seventy-five new super-heaters. The C. N. E. 500’s are certainly some “ ’gines,” pulling from thirtty-five to forty- two loads over the division. It is reported that Tolies is to be closed and Terryville opened three tricks. If the brothers along the old Berkshire and Naugatuck Divisions will send a few items I shall be very glad to forward them for publication and be grateful to the brothers for them. It can be readily seen that I am in no position to know what is doing in that territory. The notes from this division have been con- spicuous by their absence for a long time, but, with the assistance of you all, we will try to have some kind of a write-up each month. I thank all who have furnished items, and hope the good work will continue. T. A. A., D. C. Midland Division Notes — Bro. Johnston, Sr., bid in second Hartford plat- form, relieved on Vernon Jet. third on bid by Bro. Markham; Bro. Gcogh, from branch switch Hart- ford, bid in third Burnside Jet., vice Bro. J. A. Geogh. gone to Panama with the Panama Rail* road; Bro. Cronin bid in second Plainfield, re- lieved at Judds Brook by Mr. Daniels, a new man, and Bro. Manosh bid in third Webster, relieved on bid by Bro. Cook on third Hampton. Bro. Belanger, of Broad Brook, was relieved on account of sickness a few days by Mr. Fran- cisco. It is now Sister Johnston at Vernon cabin. Bro. Hocffel secured second Club House, vice Bro. Fay, resigned. Bro. Greenwood is now on third Columbia, and J. H. Leigh on second Norwood Central. Mr. Tracy, Columbia second, has gone into the auto- mobile business. Bro. White, relief agent, bid in West Chester agency, and Bro. Brown, relief operator, bid in second East Hartford. There is no “color” left on the relief jobs. There will be nearly fifteen hundred positions shown in our new schedule, and we ' want every man who holds one of them to have an up-to-date card in his pocket, and take that interest in the Order that will insure its success. “E. N.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, divine Ruler of the universe, to take to his home the beloved father of our worthy chief telegiapher, Bro. L. H. Dowd; in manifestation of our heart- felt sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New Haven Divi- sion, No. 29, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to our bereaved brother and his family our sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resohed, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. E. J. Manion, G. F. McCormack, R. E. Porter, Committee. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. The attendance at the regular meeting on Satur- day evening, February 15th, was unusually large, and keen interest was evidenced in the work which came before us, which was conducted in a clean and business-like manner. Election night and the anticipated news from the general committee were the magnets that drew the large attendance, mak- ing it necessary to supply added sittings to accom- modate all. Digitized by C.ooQle

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570 The Railroad Telegrapher. The usual current reports were presented and warmly received, especially that of Bro. W. J. Smith, secretary-treasurer. It showed the pros- perous condition of our division, which was highly gratifying and proved the wisdom of electing so able a brother to perform the duties of that exact- ing office. The auditing Committee, in its splen- did report, paid a high compliment to the ability and sterling worth of Bro. Smith, and his labors for the membership of this division was rewarded by a unanimous re-election. Our chief telegrapher, Bro. J. D. Vanderbeek, was also unanimously elected for a second term. The sterling qualities of Bro. A. L. Conant, our first vice-chief telegrapher, were also recognized by his unanimous election for a second term, and Bro. W. E. Rogers was elected second vice-chief telegrapher. Bro. G. E. Joslin was elected local chairman of the Providence Division, Bro. Vanderbeek divi- sion correspondent, and Bro. P. I. Farley membe^ of the board of trustees for three years. Considerable good-natured rivalry prevailed in the race for representatives to the Baltimore con- vention, which finally resulted in the election of Bros. W. J. Brenner, F. P. Brady and A. H. Han- cock as delegates, and Bros. A. L. Conant, M. C. Sipple and F. I. Walker as alternates. It was very gratifying to the oncers to learn that 1912 was the most successful year in the history of our division, due to the interest taken in the work by our membership. Many of them having discovered that there is sometli.ng for each one to do has had a most important bearing upon our achievements. Let us make even better use of this during the coming year’s work. If we all do our part the results will be agreeably surpris- ing when our next annual reports arc issued. General Chairman Manion outlined the work now before the general committee, and assured us that matters were progressing favorably. Bros. Joslin, W. J. Smith and Fowler, also members of the general committee, made appropriate remarks along the same line, and all were warmly received. During the past year our membership has been remarkably free from sickness, either of a mild, malignant or serious nature, ajid for this we should be most grateful. Our sick-benefit associa- tion— the best ever — is steadily growing hi favor and membership. Its record so far is unimpeach- able, and only good can be said of and for it. Your correspondent was delighted to sec such a splendid representation of Division 35 at the joint meeting held at Boston on March 12th. 1 enjoyed it and profited by being there. Things were said which have given me — and I believe should give all — matters to think about and weigh well for possible future action. The establishing of a telegraphers’ club was brought to the attention of the brothers at this splendid meeting, from which no doubt much benefit will accrue, because of the opportunity to get better acquainted. The regular meeting of Division 35, held March 15th, was a hummer. The newly-elected and ap- pointed officers were duly installed by our able past chief telegrapher, Bro. Joslin. The attend- ance was large, and the unabated interest, resulting in a nice bunch of applications, is an indication of what may be expected of our members during the year. Bros. Manion and Joslin addressed the meet- ing along lines of committee work now being done, and were warmly received. Last year we started out with a determination to pass the 300 mark, and the number is now above 330. We should aim to make the number at least 400 before the year closes. It can be done if every member will do his part, and I ask that every effort be made to bring this about. Every member should attend our meetings. Their pres- ence is needed and desired to increase the interest and assist in the work by their counsel. Think it over; then act. J. D. V. N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R.— W. E. Shugrue, C. & O., at Cronston, R. I., A. J. Case, leverman at Valley Falls, doubtless understand that the possession of an up-to-date card means support and help from others to those who are willing to improve their own condition by helping to improve that of others by doing their part to pay for the benefits brought about through the efforts of the O. R. T. Be men. Bro. Cafferty, third Sharon Pit, bid in Red Bridge days. Bro. A. W. Carlin, relief agent, is relieving Bro. W. J. Smith at South Swansea, Mass., absent on committee work. Bro. Stevens, agent River street, Woonsocket, after a visit home in “York” State, will go South for his health. Bro. E. W. Buggan, relief agent, is relieving Bro. Voclker at Arnolds Mills, absent owing to sickness, but convalescing. Bro. M. W. Buck, Millbury, has been reinstated, thanks to the O. R. T., who looks after her chil- dren. Bro. R. S. Eaton, spare agent, is subbing for Bro. Stevens, who has gone South for his health. We hope he returns greatly benefited. Bro. Flaherty, third Sharon Heights, bid in West Mansfield third. Bro. Gaffney bid in third “BC” yard, relieved at E. Foxboro third by Bro. Doyle, spare towerman, and Bro. Hall bid in East Provi- dence split trick, relieved on Woodlawn second by Bro. Black, spare towerman, pending bid. Broi Farrow, who relieved Bro. Joslin at Auburn tower while absent on executive business, has re- turned to first Franklin street tower, Worcester, relieved at Northup avenue by Bro. Moore. Bro. Frank Gardner bid in first Hills Grove tower, relieved on Elwood tower second by Mr. Sorrelli, spare towerman, whose application is in hand. Bro. Lanphere, third Shamrock tower, has re- turned from a thirty-day visit in California. Bro. Cutler, third West Mansfield, bid in second Elmwood tower. Bro. Cuthbertson, first Valley Falls, C. & O., bid in East Foxboro tower third. Digitized by E^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 571 and Bro. Ford, second Kingston tower, bid in second Woodlawn tower. Bro. Smith, first Auburn tower, while sick with grippe several days, was relieved by Bro. Payne, spare towerman. Mr. Case goes from Red Bridge tower to lever- man Valley Falls. He should "come across" now, in order to feel at home among the good men. Bro. Black is relieving Bro. Dykeman at second Olive street, Appleboro. Bro. Bronsso, two days at "AW," relieved on second East Jet. by Bro. Gerrett, spare. Bro. Payne, spare, covered third Park street, Appleboro, during Bro. Savorio’s illness. Bro. W. J. Brennan, third Mystic, is composing a new song, entitled, "Splash 1 Splash 11 Splashlll What Are the Wild Waves Saying?" Those who have been admitted to the "inner circle" and heard it say it is a “roar" with lots of "foam." Bro. H. A. Hopkins, third Apponang, was re- cently married. Congratulations. Bro. Hedges, formerly in "F" office and later at East Providence tower, is now on second in the dispatcher’s office. Bro. Mignoult has filled this position acceptably, and we wish for him and his successor the best of success. Owing to sickness in the family of Sister Barry, at Woonsocket, Van has been filling in there. We are glad to hear that the sick are improving. J. D. V., Div. Cor. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. B. & M. R. R., Southern Division, Central Massa- chusetts Branch — Bro. H. J. Glover, spare, bid in assistant and operator at Wayland, Mass. Bro. F. Cochran, second Waltham, while on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. Young. Bro. A. L. Glover has returned from the "Nickel / Plate" and is now at Nashua. Bro. Raini, agent Weston, has had many sleep- less nights recently on account of his child having pneumonia. We sincerely hope for its speedy recovery. Assistant Trainmaster Duffy has been detailed on the Central Massachusetts branch, cutting down the help, to curtail expenses. Wayland station has been broken into twice recently, Bro. C. R. Cole, the agent losing $35, and Assistant Agent Glover a watch and a half-dollar dated 1829. Glover is anxious to recover that half- dollar. Cert. 461. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. Our regular February meeting was called to order at 8:30 p. m. on the 8th by Chief Van Nostrand, with all officers and 78 members present, the largest number we have seen for some time. This shows what can be done with a little effort. Bros. Wylie, Robinson and O’Rourke were ap- pointed tellers to count the official mail ballots for local chairmen, while other business was dis- posed of. On motion the reports of the auditing committee and the secretary and treasurer were heard before the election of officers took place. The secretary had a very interesting report of the work during the past year. Our death benefit fund, after pay- ing three claims during the year, has a balance of $1,200 and a working fund and membership to be proud of. The auditing committee, consisting of the three trustees, Bros. Heller, Martin and Thuma, who audited the books February 4th and 5th, reported they found everything in good shape, and the secretary deserved to be complimented on the interest he had taken and the manner in which he had handled the work. The regular order of business was then sus- pended, the election declared in order, and Bros. Brooker, Hudson and Anderson were appointed tellers. The election resulted as follows: Chief Teleg- rapher, Bro. C. B. Van Nostrand; past chief, Bro. A. F. Heller; 1st vice-chief, Bro. E. H. Decker; ad vice-chief, Bro. Thos. J. Bennett; secretary and treasurer, Bro. L. Meringer; trustee (for three years), Bro. J. S. Thuma; delegates to the con- vention, Bros. A. A. Leonard and A. F. Heller; alternates, Bros. E. F. Webb and J. S. Thuma. Local chairman for the agents, A. Filby; telegra- phers, W. S. Leahy; signalmen, L. Meringer. The election was somewhat prolonged, as it was necessary to ballot a number of times in order to get a majority vote. The hour being late, after a few remarks from Bros. J. E. Shields, A. R. Linn and F. H. Surine, which were well received, the meeting adjourned. We were pleased to see Bro. Past, agent Man- hassett, with us, this being his first visit. We hope he will be a regular monthly attendant here- after, as the election took up the greater part of the evening, deferring considerable of the regular business routine. We had the pleasure of seeing Bro. L. L. Simonson at the February meeting, his first appearance, and we hope he will come again. We were also pleased to see Bro. H. A. Kremp present, who is the hustling ticket agent from Hicksville, as well as the tower force from that place, all big, strong men; and 'were glad to see the north side so well represented. We are always glad to have Bro. Linn, the hustling sec- retary and treasurer of Division 26, with us, even if he can’t vote. At the meeting on Saturday, March 8th, the officers heretofore named were installed for the year 1913, except Bro. Meringer, who was absent on account of a bad cold, Bro. Frank Webb acting as secretary pro tern. The appointed officers: In- side guard, Joseph J. McClure; outside guard, M. Reiser, and marshal, S. F. Adams, were also in- stalled by Bro. Heller. No one was more pleased at this meeting than Chief Telegrapher Van Nostrand. Bro. O. A. Hudson, who acted as marshal during installation of officers, escorted Bro. Van Nostrand to the ros- trum, and remarked: "Well, Bro. ‘Van,’ this is the sixth time," and presenting him with a small white box, said, "here is a little remembrance from the boys." The box contained a solid gold O. R. Digitized by CiOOQle

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572 The Railroad Telegrapher. T. pin. There were no words adequate to express the gratefulness which Bro. “Van” felt, but suffice to say he is wearing it proudly on his coat and showing it to admiring friends. Three petitions for membership were acted on. The general chairman made his monthly report, and on motion Bro. Leonard was appointed to attend the joint Eastern meeting in Boston on March nth. Bros. Bennett, Gaffney and Hoadley were appointed on the sick committee. The holding of meetings on the east end of the Long Island by the general chairman for the benefit of the brothers who are not in position to attend our regular meetings was discussed and arrangements will be made in the near future to cover this. Bro. J. E. Shields gave us an interesting and instructive talk, after which the meeting adjourned. Bro. Leonard has returned from the joint East- ern meeting at Boston, and will make a full report of his trip to the April meeting. Don’t miss it. Long Island R. R. — Bro. A. B. Gentz, agent Long Beach, is sick with German measles. Bro. Frank Shields, Jr., bid in Deer Park- station. Bro. F. II. Surine, an old-time L. I. station agent, is now with the Queens Mason Supply Co., a better job and more pay. He still sticks to us and we arc always glad to see him. If you want fresh eggs call him on the phone. Bro. John Shields had to transfer to Division 37 on account of working for the New Haven. We were sorry to lose him, but his heart is still with us and lie is always willing to give us good advice. Tower Department — Bro. P. L. Donovan, second Blissvillc, is re- ' lieving Cleary, laid up with rheumatism. Bro. Powers, first Rockaway Jet., is relieving Bro. Leonard, who has been laid up with a bad leg for some time. We are glad to report that he is improving nicely. Bro. Thos. Gaffney is now receiving congratu- lations. Ask him why if you don’t know. Assigned on bids: Bro. Harwood, third “CN;” Bro. J. G. Austin, third Ilollis, and Bro. Larne, third “DF.” William Van Nostrand, only brother of our worthy chief, Bro. C. B. Van Nostrand, was in- stantly killed February 15th. He was conductor of the Babylon Package freight and in some mys- terious way was struck by a passenger train at Lynhrook. lie was universally liked, and leaves, besides a widow and three small children, an aged mother, brother, two sisters, a number of relatives and a host of friends. Owing to his death the fourth annual reception and entertain- ment of Division 44, which was to have been held April .mJ, has been postponed until later. The new passenger stations at Jamaica and Union Hall Street were opened on Sunday, March oth. Also the new tower. It was a nice day, and the public made a thorough inspection. The general offices have been moved to their new quarters in the new Jamaica station. It will be some months yet before the terminal is completed. It will be equipped for handling the largest number of trains in the country. Bro. Fox, director and leverman, is on first new Jamaica tower; Bro. Eastwood, leverman; Bro. Webb on the sheet. Second: Bro. Buckbee, director and leverman; Bro. Galloway leverman; Bro. Janes on the sheet. Third: Bro. Waxter. director and leverman; Bro. Hopkins, leverman; Bro. Gaffney on the sheet. When everything is completed and hooked up these will certainly be busy jobs. The new Morris Park tower is nearing com- pletion, and the boys will have a chance to do some bidding soon. Bro. L. Mcringcr, Winfield Jet., has been on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Hunt. Bros. Powers, Besemer, Knecht, Bergmen and others too numerous to mention are doing ground duty at Jamaica. Station Department — Bro. A. J. Petroske, to Islip on bid, was re- lieved at Sea Cliff by Bro. B. Dank, from Green Lawn. Bro. C. P. Rider, from Blue Point to Bay Park, vice Bro. W. B. Southard, to Sayville, re- lieving F. D. Bly, who is critically ill. We trust that his life may be spared. Sister Webster, of Sea Cliff, has just recovered from an attack of German measles. Relief Agent Bro. Leahy, relieving Agent Biers at Say Harbor, on vacation, Bro. Brooker reliev- ing at Blue Point. •* Mr. Carman has been relieved as agent at Lynbrook. Bro. Martin, our accommodating ticket agent at East New York, on the sick list, is being helped out by the Mrs. Bro. F. H. Surine, in charge of Queens Branch of the Mason Supply Co., has been promoted to manager of the New York office at $50 per week. We congratulate our brother on his success. Mr. Bcnnet, second trick ticket agent at East New York, was transferred to first trick agent at Union Hall Street, Jamaica. Some of the brothers and sisters on the cast end try and furnish us with some news, so we will know what you are doing. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward the beloved brother of our brother, C. B. Van Nostrand. In manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy be it Rcsohcd, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of his artlieted family their sincere and heartfelt sympa- thy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 573 Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. J. s. Thuma, J. L. Martin. A. F. Heller, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed *dt best to call to the great beyond the beloved daughter of our brother, M. Riser. In manifestation of our fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation. A. F. Heller, J. L. Martin, J. S. Thuma, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved father of our brother, L. Merlnger. In manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation. A. F. Heller. J. L. Martin, J. S. Thuma, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved sister of our brother, J. Savage. In manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation- A. F. Heller, J. L. Martin. J. S. Tiiuma, Committee. Campbellton, N. B., Div. No. 61. Intercolonial Railway of Canada Our new schedule, which went into effect on March ist, is a good one, with a big increase of 12 per cent, a $6o minimum and a ten-hour day. We all extend our thanks to Bro. McMillan, who worked so hard to make everyone satisfied. Business has been rushing this winter. It was never so great before. The government bought twelve new freight engines. They are doing a good, country trade and all the boys are making good overtime. Bro. Clancy gets “OS” on bid, and will move his wife and little ones down at once. Bro. Gra- ham is there nights pending bids. Bro. McMichael is now one of the dispatching staff at Newcastle, relieved by Bro. Sautry. Look out for the nons up there, Dan. Mr. Lutes, at “WD,” should get an up to date and protect his wife with the insurance the Order provides. Bro. Page is now at “DA” nights, and Bro. Ward is at' “NA.” The boys are not moving around very much, as the wife will be wanting a new spring hat pretty soon. Since the new schedule went into effect there have been five or six initiations, and at our last meeting we had a big crowd. Write up a few notes, brothers, and send them in by the twentieth of each month. Fraternally, Cert. 93. Moncton, N. B., Div. No. 63. Our regular monthly meeting was held in Monc- ton on February 15th, and much business trans- acted. The annual election of officers resulted as follows: Bro. R. A. Brown, Salisbury, chief teleg- rapher, and Bro. R. M. Scribner, Painsec, secre- tary; delegates to the convention — Bro. R. A. Brown, regular, and Bro. S. C. Charters, alternate. Upon the ballots for local chairman being counted, Bro. Charters was unanimously elected, and he will therefore remain chairman of the general committee for the ensuing term. Our general committee has about concluded negotiations with the management for a new sched- ule, which will be second to none in Canada. It went into effect March ist, introducing shorter hours and a very respectable increase in pay. The members should be prompt in remitting half of the first month’s increase, as the general commit- tee has had a long, hard pull, which costs money. Recent changes in the dispatching staff at “MS” are: Chief Dispatcher H. B. Fleming promoted as assistant superintendent, succeeded by Second Trick Dispatcher C. W. Price; Bro. C. A. Dunn Digitized by CiOOQle

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574 The Railroad Telegrapher. promoted to chief dispatcher at Sydney N. S., the two vacancies thus caused being filled by Bros. W. P. Hutchinson and B. A. Johnson. We welcome these two brothers to Division 63, and hope they will often be seen at our meetings. Bro. W. C. Hoar succeeds Bro. Ross Brown as telegrapher at Sackmer, appointed train agent. Bro. H. W. Jones wishes to extend thanks to the members of Division 63 for kindness received during his late illness. Bro. W. A. Spear is relieving Ticket Agent Harrington at St. John, off some time on account illness. Cert. 20. Rochester, N. H., Div. No. 65. At the meeting held at Rochester on Saturday evening, March 8th, the following officers were • installed for the ensuing year: Howard A. Beacham, chief telegrapher; George D. Emery, first vice-chief; J. A. McDonough, second vice- chief, and C. P. Lord, secretary and treasurer. B. & M. R. R.t Portland Division — On bulletin: Ticket agencies at Portsmouth and Ipswich, agencies at Windham and Londonderry, and telegraphers at Windham second and third. Bro. Lynes, displaced at Jewett second upon Bro. Emery’s return, bid in telegrapher position at Salmon Falls, W., and Mr. Baker, of London- derry, bid in Salmon Falls, W. agency, vice Mr. O’Neil, who bid in Melrose agency. Bro. Newberry has returned to Hayes after three months’ leave. Bro. Clark relieved Bro. Beacham at Union for a short time. Bro. C. E. Scott secured Mr. Mur- phy’s application at Union. Bro. Snow did the wire work at Conway while Bro. Merrow attended the auto show. Bro. M. B. Harrity, South Berwick, while away, was relieved by Bro. P. T. Harrity, of Rochester second, and he by Charlie Hanson. Bro. Snow, an old-timer from the General Elec- tric at Lynn, bid in Conway agency. Among those to attend the meetings of Divi- sions 89 and 41 at the Quincy House, March 12th, were: C. P. Lord, F. H. Gilbert, E. E. Knox, J. A. McDonough, D. J. Donovan, H. L. Butler, W. E. Knight, F. W. Hale and C. E. Scott. We were all very well entertained. Those who failed to attend have something in store two years hence. Bro. W'aterstreet has returned from the Frisco in Texas. He relieved at Wakefield Jet., Brad- ford second and Ferncroft agency recently. Mr. Uric was at Londonderry until position was as- signed. “SI.” Oskaloosa, Iowa, Div. No. 71. Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R., Eastern Division — Brothers of Division 71: I wish to thank you one and all for the honor bestowed upon me in the recent election, also as your delegate to the convention of the Grand Division. I shall en- deavor to faithfully represent our division am I permitted to attend. Fraternally, A. L. Gardner, General Chairman. Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R., Eastern Division Notes — We are glad to welcome two new brothers to Division 71 — Bros. Shahan, of Winfield, and Erickson, of Latimer. Bro. S. J. Rankin, of Rockwell station, is on a ninety-day leave, relieved by Bro. J. W. Rankin, while getting the grain elevator he purchased at Rockwell in shape for business. Bro. E. T. Cahill, of Eldora, relieved Bro. C. V. Platts at Steamboat Rock several days recently, while visiting his parents at Webster City. Bro. E. L. Packard, of Liscomb, off several days on account of illness, was also relieved by Bro. Ca- hill. A. W. Nutz transferred to Algona agency, re- lieved by J. E. Lynn, from the Western Union at Des Moines, at Pickering agency pending bulletin. Mr. Lynn was telegrapher at Hedrick several years ago. The recent election resulted in the selection of Bros. Gardner, Foster and Platts as chairmen, Bro. Gardner as delegate to the Baltimore conven- tion, and Bro. McLin, of Richland, as alternate. A meeting held in Oskaloosa on March 22d, for the purpose of getting^ogether on a new schedule, was poorly attended, ow’ing to a wreck east of Oskaloosa, which prevented the east end boys from getting there. Bro. McLin failed to “come across” with his east end items this month. Don’t depend on just us two to grab all the news, boys. If we keep our write-up in the journal from month to month we will have to have somey outside help. “JS,” Cert. 26. Chicago; III., Div. No. 91. Chicago, Indiana & Southern R. R., Kankakee Division — Two positions at Howe and Streator third on bulletin; latter protected, pending bids, by Teleg- rapher Kern. It is now Bro. Wilson at Goodrich. The telephone lines were all down three days recently, about thirty breaks between Streator and McNabb, and a number of poles down east of Streator. Bro. Krick has accepted North Liberty agency. Former General Chairman Driscoll has been re- instated, and his time of service dated back to January 22t 1902. Kankakee telegraph office will be bulletined soon, as Chief Dispatcher Malone decides whether Dis- patcher Evans has resigned or is only on vacation. Remit your dues promptly. Don’t allow your- self to become delinquent and let your family suffer in case you are called to cross the Great Divide, leaving your wife and children with pos- sibly nothing but a wash tub. The following telegraphers have not made up their minds to secure a card: W. H. Popejoy, Momence, 111.; L. C. Hood, Dwight, 111.; C. A. Ikerd, McNabb, 111.; H. F. Reigel, Granville, 111.; C. W. Layman, Depue, 111., and C. D. Ikerd, Ladd, 111. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Digitized by L^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 575 I can not see how telegraphers or agents can stay out of the O. R. T. when they can pick up our journal and sec the good work it has done in the last twenty years. I telegraphed with our vice-president, T. M. Pierson, twenty-five years ago for $30 a month and was glad to get it, when, if an operator said his name was his own, the next passenger train brought a man to relieve him. That day has passed, and even telephone jobs, which, from all appearances will be better than Morse, go begging for men. Div. Cor., Cert. 155. Addison, N. Y., Div. No. 108. B. & S. R. R.— Our road is doing a good business and everyone is busy; extra men are scarce. Bro. Belcher, of Osceola, relieved Bro. Jacobs, of Elkland, a few days. The latter secured Arcade agency, vice R. D. Coyle. Elkland telegraph posi- tion now on bulletin. Mrs. I. B. Sherman, Hulls, has taken a trick at Cross Fork Jet. There was a fairly good attendance at our last meeting, and another meeting will probably be held in April, to instruct the delegate, Bro. Belcher, who was elected to attend the convention at Baltimore in May. A. J. Davis appointed agent Newfield Jet., re- lieving Relief Agent Champlin, w'ho then went to Arcade agency during transfer. H. C. Ryder ap- pointed agent at Lyman Run. Bro. Max Conablc visited the boys at Crystal Lake on March 12th. Bro. E. W. Smith relieved Agent R. F. Spencer at Westfield while he and his wife attended the funeral of a relative at Springville. The few members who have not yet paid their dues are reminded that it is best to have an up-to- date card at all times for their own good. W. A. Hart, assigned telegrapher at Newfield Jet., was relieved at Cutler Summit by Bro. M. D. Conable, which places him closer to his home. Bro. Conable was relieved at Wellsville by Mr. Rumbarger, a new jnan from the Big Four Route. Mr. Frank Cornell, a well-known and popular conductor of B. & S., died at his home at Wells- ville on March 4th. Messrs. Curram, May and Huntington sent a beautiful bouquet of carnations, and the office force at Wellsville a nice wreath of flowers. The remains were conveyed to Ker- sey, Pa., in a special car. Mr. Cornell was a member of the B. R. T., O. R. C. and K. of P. Your correspondent desires to thank Bros. Cole, Robinson and Rumbarger for items contributed to this write-up. The boys all look for a write-up each month, but too much can not be expected of one individual, and others should help by sending in an item or two at least. I wish some of the boys at Wharton who read this would send a few items next month, also someone from the Third District. Div. Cor. Tring Junction, Que., Div. No. 131. Quebec Central Railway — Bro. Theberge, on holidays, was relieved by Bro. G. Poulin, and Mr. Dostie by Bro. Gigure. Bro. Marcoux was recently married. Congratu- lations. Bro. Dulac has been transferred to “MA,” and Bro. Barnwell to “NA.” The latter recently relieved Mr. LaCasse, the “ham-maker,” on holidays. Glad to hear Bro. Leclerc has been appointed traveling freight agent at Quebec, vice Mr. Cas- tonguay, resigned. Bro. E. Perron, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. G. Poulin. Mr. X. Couture, roadmaster at Valley Jet., passed away recently. Bro. Cote has been transferred to “NS,” and Bro. J. E. Gosselin to “FD,” who later relieved Bro. Gagnon, of Leeds, on holidays. Your correspondent was- a recent visitor to Mon- treal, Quebec and Joliette. Brothers, send in your news items if you wish to see them in The Telegrapher. R. E. Rheault, Cert. 5 2. CARD OF THANKS. Disraeli, Que., January 5, 1913- I beg to acknowledge receipt of copy of reso- lutions drawn up by the committee of Division 131 in sympathy with me at the death of my sister. I wish to convey to the members of the commit- tee my sincere appreciation for those expressions of love and sympathy, which show a true fra- ternal spirit in remembering a brother during his bereavements. Fraternally, J. E. Deveau. Nashua, N. H., Div. No. 152. The February meeting was well attended, and all present were more than delighted to see Vice- President Pierson, General Chairman Bode and Bros. J. H. O’Toole and A. H. Mason, of Divi- sion 104. Bro. Bode outlined the work which has been done by the general committee since January 7th, which was very interesting, showing what the committee had been “up against. Bro. Pierson gave an interesting talk on the general situation and conditions in his territory affecting the Order. The absent members have my sympathy in missing such valuable and enter- taining addresses. Bro. F. R. Mason, agent Lee, N. H., bid in second “G” Ayer, and Lee agency is posted. One good feature about Lee is that it’s a “dry” town. Water for all purposes has to be carried nearly half a mile from August to January. Good chance for our slim (?) brothers to get exercise. (“JA” and “MG,” take note.) Wc are all pleased to hear that Bro. W. H. Hitchcock is making good as telegraph editor of the Manchester Leader. It’s a great paper and has a good circulation, which is still growing. Digitized by LiOOQle

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576 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ask Bro. Maloy about the joke which nearly cost him the cigars. It was a cigar that brought about the joke, too. Bro. Norris, of “BC” Worcester, has resigned to accept a position on another division. Bro. Murphy, “BC” Worcester, bid off “WO” Worces- ter yard nights. At the February meeting all the officers were re-elected for the coming year, and Bro. Jones was elected local chairman for the next two years. A good man for a big job, or a big man for a big job. I wish all the brothers would turn out to the meetings. We are to have some interesting feat- ures in connection with our spring and summer meetings, so every member should make an effort to be present. By the time this copy of The Telegrapher reaches us the boys will probably be enjoying an increase in wages, and we hope many other things which we have not heretofore enjoyed. Div. Cor. Hamilton, Ont., Div. No. 155. Hurrah! We are up to 100 per cent again; all the regular men on the T. H. & B. are now mem- bers. It is now Bro. R. F. McKinley, Vinemount nights, and George Mearce, Hamilton nights, will soon join us. There are so many good situations opening up all over the country for telegraphers that very few of the old guards are left, and if conditions are not just to the liking of the new men, they hike off where there is no shoveling coal, han- dling ashes, sweeping floors, etc., that were a part of a telegrapher’s duties in years gone by. Mr. Bannister, from the Canadian Northern, at Smithville and Fenwick a few nights, de- cided not to stay, and Bro. F. A. Corson, at the pit and Vinemount nights a short time, has re- turned to the C. P. R. commercial at Toronto. Bro. J. E. McNamara, who went to Smithville nights while Bro. J. A. McDonald was on the sick list, goes to Fenwick. Bro. Rorke, from St. Thomas M. C. R. dis- patching staff, relieved by Bro. Rowntrce, second Aberdeen, is relieving the dispatcher in Hamilton, the shortage of men making this change of men between the T. H. & B. and M. C. necessary. Bro. M. E. Birdsall is acting as chief dispatcher, and Bro. Warrender night chief, pending the re- turn of Chief Dispatcher Warnick. Bro. Stani- land, who has been acting C. T. D., has returned to his trick. On Sunday, March 9th, our regular meeting day, we were fortunate in having Bro. D. Campbell, third vice-president, with us, to act as past chief and install the new officers, after which he spoke at some length on several matters entirely new to us, and touching on the eight-hour law, of interest to every telegrapher in Canada. Our brothers south of us in Uncle Sam’s domain have nine-hour laws, and we would like to go them one better and have a national eight-hour law. Never mind the overtime; keep us eight hours a day to work, a little time to have some recrea- tion and the rest to sleep, and it will be some ing like living then. We all enjoyed Bro. Camp bell’s speech immensely. The new station and dwelling at Silverdalc is all ready for Bro. Bates to move into. It is the only one of its kind on the T. H. & B. He i* a lucky man, and we hope he will send us a bid to the house-warming. Div. Cor. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. At the first meeting in February fifteen mem- bers were present, also three visitors. Bros. Ross, McLaughlin and one from Division 89 and two candidates were initiated. The same officers were elected for the coming year, and Bro. Griffin was elected delegate and Bro. Trask alternate to the convention at Balti- more in May. At our night meeting, February 15th, Vice- President Pierson and Bro. Dewar, of Division 89, were present, the former making a few remarks, which were very much appreciated. Two new members were initiated and one application re- ceived. Bro. Barringer was re-elected local chairman, and appointed Bros. Buxton and Lucas as his assistants. The charter was draped for thirty days in honor of Bro. Lamb, former general chair- man of the Burlington System. The daylight meeting of March 4th, although not largely attended, was enthusiastic, and another new member was admitted. All members should make an extra effort to be present at the meetings. Most of us live but a short ride, from the city and have no fares to pay. Our division is pretty solid now, the nons being very much in the minority, and we expect to get the rest of the “hold-outs” in a short time. Our chief Bro. Griffin, off the latter part of February, was relieved by Bro. McClung, and he by Bro. Ashe. The N. E. conference was held at the Quincy House, March 12th. Div. Cor., Cert. 11. Grand Trunk Ry. The following is the result of the recent elec- tion: Local chairmen, G. T. R. — O. A. Cowan, Berlin, N. H., Section No. 1, covering the First, Second and Third Districts; A. O. Talbot, St. Isidore Jet., Que., Section No. 2, covering the Fourth and Fifth Districts; E. N. Granger, Scar- boro Jet., Ont., Section No. 3, covering the Sixth and Seventh Districts; F. A. Parent, Casselman, Ont., Section No. 4, covering the entire Ottawa Division; R. W. Grovea, Markham, Ont., Section No. 5, covering the Eighth, Ninth and Tenth Districts; T. Barlow, Thornton, Ont., Section No. 6, covering the Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Districts; W. M. Middleton, Breslau, Ont., Section No. 7, covering the Fifteenth and Twentieth Districts; F. A. Malcolm, Woodstock, Ont., Section No. 8, covering the Sixteenth and \ Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 577 Seventeenth Districts; G. E. MeTaggart, Blyth, Ont., Section No. 9, covering the Twenty-first, Twenty-second, Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Districts; F. Ouellette, Tecumseh, Ont., Section No. :o, covering the entire Southern Division. Delegates and Alternates — O. A. Cowan, Berlin, N. H., delegate Eastern Division, and A. O. Talbot, of St. Isidore Jet., Que., his alternate; F. A. Parent, Casselman, Ont., delegate Ottawa Division, and D. H. Matthews, of Ottawa, his alternate; T. Barlow, Thornton, Ont., delegate Northern* Divi- sion, and R. W. Groves, Markham, his alternate; D. L. Shaw, London, Ont., and W.‘ M. Middle- ton, of Breslau, Ont., delegates Middle and South- ern Divisions, and F. ^A. Malcolm, of Woodstock, and G. E. MeTaggart, of Blyth, Jheir alternates. Local chairmen, Grand Trunk Pacific Division — W. Morgan, Superior, Ont., all lines east of Win- nipeg, Man.; R. L. Harrop, Justice, Man., lines Winnipeg to Watrous, Sask., and R. E. Patterson, Cftauvin, Alberta, lines west of Watrous, Sask. After the election Bro. Patterson found it would be impossible for him to act as local chairman and resigned, and the general chairman appointed Bro. C. J. Mitchell, of Scott, Sask., to fill the position for the balance of the term. Bros. R. L. Harrop, of Justice, Man., and G. M. McGuire, of Semans, Sask., were elected dele- gates, and M. R. Brewer, of Atwater, Sask., and R. E. Patterson, of Chauvin, Alberta, their alter- nates. The Grand Trunk Pacific Telegraphers’ General Committee is now in session at Winnipeg negotiat- ing a schedule through an arbitration board, both sides agreeing to abide by the award. Negotiations for a revision of the schedule for the telegraphers on the Grand Trunk proper are well on the way to a satisfactory settlement. Now, boys, the present Grand Trunk manage- ment (both G. T. R. and G. T. P.) want good service, they want the best kind of employes, and they are going to treat with you in a liberal way, and for tms reason every agent and telegrapher should leave no stone unturned in order to make the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Sys- tems the very best in the country. I frequently receive letters from members ask- ing me to get them a position on some other road where better conditions can be obtained. My opinion is that if telegraphers will remain with the Grand Trunk, give the company good service, at the same time do your duty to your organiza- tion, in a short time conditions of employment on this road will compare with the best that’s to be had. If you will take the time and pains to ascertain what brought about the good conditions on roads where they are better than those pre- vailing on this road you will find, in every case, that it was thorough organization. Where first- class pay and first-class conditions of employment are obtained you will find the men thoroughly organized. Thorough organization is the only thing on God’s green earth that will land you at the goal you desire to reach. In <yder to bring these conditions about every up-to-date member should consider himself an organizer. If you are up to date yourself and your mate or next door neighbor are not keep after them until they are able to produce an up-to-date card. Don’t leave this work for the local chairman to do. He has lots to do himself. If you know of any nons you yourself can’t pull over the traces have others help you, and keep after them until you land them. Furnish Bro. L. W. Quick, of St. Louis, Mo., and the undersigned with the names and addresses of all non-members, at the same time endeavor to convince them that it’s the “swipers’ gang” (the men who take the benefit while the fellow with an up-to-date card pays the shot) that keeps wages down. The fellow who swipes the increases and pays nothing for them don’t help the union. He helps the other fellow defeat the union in its effort to get him the very things he want so badly. Now, boys, no matter if you are on the Grand Trunk or Grand Trunk Pacific take hold of the work and help your local chairman bring about complete organization. If you desire application forms or information as to rates for joining, etc., drop the undersigned a post card. Members, when having nons fill out applications, should see that all the papers are properly filled out, especially the insurance form, as it is absolutely necessary that EVERY question asked thereon be answered. When answering question No. 9 answer it in full. Read it over carefully and give the beneficiary s name in full. To say, “Mrs. J. G. Skinner, who is my mother,” won’t do. • Give her name in full— Mary Ann Skinner, or whatever the full name is. Bro. J. E. Lalonde, of Pope, Man., holding Certificate No. 1125 in G. T. R. system, Division “I,” card paid to June 30, 1913, states his card was stolen a short time ago. Members will please bear this in mind and when ^presented by any other than Bro. Lalonde take it up and mail direct to L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo. Instructions to members: If you will read over the list of local chairmen showing the terri- tory each one has charge of you will know who your local chairman is. If, at any time, you arc not getting your' rights according to the schedule, or have any kind of a grievance to be adjusted, take the matter up with your local chairman, and not the undersigned. Bro. W. H. Atkinson, of 574 Princess Avc., London, Ontario, who worked for the Grand Trunk some few years ago, and although out of the business now, still carries an up-to-date card in Division No. 1. He has, for the past four years, been traveling representative for the Winkley Artificial Limb Co., of Minneapolis, in Ontario and Southern Michigan. If any' brother who knows of ar\y one in need of anything in his line would drop him word to that effect it would be greatly appreciated. Bro. Atkinson never lets a chance to speak to nons go by. With best wishes, I am, Fraternally, D. L. Shaw. G. S. & T. N orthern Diz’isiott — At the call of General Secretary and Treasurer Bro. D. I.. Shaw an informal meeting was held at Orillia on the evening of March jzd, and for those Digitized by CiOOQle

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578 The Railroad Telegrapher. who could not attend, he arranged another for Sunday afternoon, March 23d, but owing to the severe storms, wires being down in all directions, trains running late, etc., neither meeting was as largely attended as they otherwise would have been. Bro. Shaw reviewed past negotiations, also gave an interesting talk on the proposed new schedule, and bagged four new members before leaving the town. If more of the boys had been present they sure would better understand and appreciate the working of our general committee in its effort to increase our wages and improve conditions govern- ing our employment. Four new members and two others promised in- dicates that the boys are waking up. Let’s all lend a helping hand and keep the good work going. Get after those who belong to the “swipers* club” and endeavor to show them they are helping the other fellow instead of themselves. Don’t take “next pay day” for an answer — next pay day may never come. Bro. McLean, agent Concord, left somewhat suddenly. Agency not yet advertised. Bro. V. McGinty recently transferred from “GO” to “NI,” has gone to Havelock with the C. P. R. We wish him success. Mr. Lampman, who relieved him, has been appointed assistant dispatcher at Allandale, relieved by Bro. C. J. Allison, from “OR” days, relieved by Bro. Green, “NF” days, who wa9 relieved by Bro. Litchfield, from “DN” nights. Bro. Harvey spent Easter renewing acquain- tances in Coboconk, his home town. Mr. Caldwell, of Elmvalc, should take out an O. R. T. card. Some of our men who groan and growl when looking over that C. P. R. schedule wonder why our committee is not able to accomplish the same results. My answer is that on the C. P. R. there is practically one club obtaining — the O. R. T., and everybody supports it in its entirety. Such a thing as the “Swipers’ Club” or the “Spongers’ Club” is not known on that road, or any other road where excellent pay and conditions of em- ployment exist. And just as soon as we are able to show our general committee that we have abol- ished these clubs on our road, and every one con- cerneu possesses an up-to-date card in the O. R. T., we, too, will make better headway. If the boys on the line will send me some news not later than the fifteenth of each month, we might be able to appear more frequently in these columns, and probably in this way get the nons. Brothers, don’t go to sleep while your general committee is endeavoring to make progress. Now is the time for a solid front and undivided sup- port. Tomorrow may be too late. “CY,” Cert. 934. Ottawa Section — VVe had a very successful meeting in Windsor Hotel, Ottawa, Sunday, February 16th, at which there were 17 members of Division 1, and the following visiting brethren: Bro. D. Campbell, third vice-president; Bro. G. D. Robertson and Bro. Rooney, C. P. R. ; Bro. Knister, P. M.; Bro. Fogherty, T. & N. O.; Bro. Munsay, C. N.; Bro. Beatty, G. & P., and Bro. Mahoney. General Chairman Parent called the meeting to order at 2:30 p. m. The proposed new schedule was discussed for some time, followed by a short address by Bro. F. A. Parent. Bro. Robertson, general chairman C. P. R., gave a very able ad- dress on conditions, etc., on the C. P. R., and was heartily applauded at its close. Bro. Knister, general chairman P. M., was then called on for an address and responded in his own able and humorous way. Bro. D. Campbell, third vice-president, who had missed train connections and just arrived, was called on to speak, and his address certainly gave the boys something to reflect on, and ‘closed amid a storm of applause. A vote of thanks to visiting brethren was moved and carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 4:45 P- m. Bro. Gemmil, of Greenfield, has resigned, re- lieved temporarily by Bro. Levoguer. J. Devine, to South Indian nights, promises to be with us shortly. Our schedule committee will likely be called together to discuss the proposed schedule revision shortly, and we hope its efforts towards improved conditions will be crowned with success. J. Beriault, of “AX” days, has departed for other greener pastures. There were no banquets. Bro. Lyons, formerly of “QS” nights, is now at Alexandria nights, and Bro. Kippen days. Bro. Morrison distinguished himself on the hockey team, representing the “benedicts,” recently. The single men never had a chance, which shows that “union,” even in sporting matters, wins. The boys who attended the meeting at Ottawa. February 16th, were all well repaid for any little inconvenience experienced while on their way to the capital. Bro. Campbell w'as held up at Vand- renil for a couple of hours, owing to a defective engine. The meeting was a grand success, and if Bro. Shaw had brought his “concentration of thoughts” into action that day he would have been aware that all who attended were enjoying themselves thoroughly. Come again, boys. T. Elvidgc, superintendent’s chief clerk at Otta- wa for several years, has been transferred to Montreal, relieved by G. Scott, the office of local car service agent, which he held, being abolished. Div. Cor. Sixteenth and Seventeenth Districts — VVe were pleased to note at the meeting held in Hamilton, at the Dominion Hotel, by Bro. D. L. Shaw, the night of February 25, the attendance of several of the old reliable telegraphers of these districts, also the presence at the afternoon meeting of several of the night men of both dis- tricts. This is as it should be. We ought always to make a special effort to attend these meetings, as they benefit those who attend, benefit the nons and benefit the company, because union men are the best men. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 579 cially on the C. P. R., who not so very long ago worked side by side with you on this old Grand Trunk in this, the “Garden of America.” They left the Grand Trunk because they felt the need of unionism, and this road was the loser by such men leaving its service, owing to the slothfulness of union affairs on this division and the animosity of the Grand Trunk to unionism, and the present management, which we all wish success, now sees the error of the former system of union suppres- sion. The leaders of the trainmen, who fought their fight in a respectful way to a manly finish, as men should do, are trainmasters today, and we glory in their reward. We extend to them our co-operation and assistance in the work they have to do. These are the men competing roads are glad to get, because, as Burns says: “A man’s a man for a’ that,” and will work for the interest of their employers as well as stick up for their own rights. Employers will never get the full value out of their men so long as they continue to break the contracts made in good faith with them. But we feel that a new era is about to dawn here. The sharp, clear, crisp exhaust of the new superheaters, as they pick up their trains in a # manner which makes the conductors hustle for their cabooses is only a sample of the strength and energy lately developed at Montreal, which will soon permeate all our departments, and we dispatchers, agents and telegraphers must inject some of this energy into our work for the Order and stand up, as the trainmen have done. Then we will also be recognized as men worthy of con- sideration. We must do all the local work individ- ually that we possibly can, each member working on the nons, including the dispatchers and agents in their vicinity, and see that they contribute a certain percentage of their next raise toward the Order. Only a very small percentage will refuse to aid us in this way for their own benefit as well as ours. Appeal also to those who have been members but dropped out, and their examples will soon be followed by others. First pay up your own dues promptly, attend your divison meetings and back up your commit- tee with the hard cash it needs be to do business with. When you get a pass to attend the meet- ings, use it for that purpose and no other, and later on we will be able to get you a yearly pass, good for yourself and wife- anywhere on your division. Now, boys, this is the springtime. Sow the seeds of kindness and hope, and we will later reap an abundant harvest. We hope the brothers who have left us and are now on other roads will not forget us, but will write us of their prosperity and tell us what the O. R. T. is doing for you, where you are now employed, and all remember to • send your copy of The Telegraphed, when you are through with it, to some of the “old-timers” you know and keep them posted on what is going on. Don’t forget to attend your division meetings. R. J., Cert. 1202. Sixteenth-Seventeenth District Notes — Mr. Quarricr is off sick, relieved by Mr. Barnes, and he by Bro. Fairweather, of Grimsby. Bro. Oliver, Woodstock days, has gone to “W” office, relieved by Bro. F. A. Malcolm, relieved there nights by a new man. • Bro. Raper, Eastwood nights, is relieving Mr. Mitchell, of Harrisburg. We hope Mr. Mitchell will live up to his promises. A new man at Dumfries and another at Bronte. Some of the brothers down that way take care of them. It is now Bro. Dunn, Copetown; Bro. Crum- back, Princeton; Bro. Todd, St. Catharines; Bro. Patton, Lynden Jet., and Bro. Bier, Burlington Junction. Our new third trick dispatcher at London is doing a good job and using the “ops” fine. We hope to call the dispatchers brothers in the near future. The O. R. T. meeting at Hamilton was a de- cided success. About' thirty members were pres- ent, and the brothers were given a good under- standing of our progress by Bro. Shaw. We trust the brothers will take a renewed interest in the welfare of the Order and try to bring it up to the standard. The climate of the Seventeenth District is be- coming considerably warmer, owing to the num- ber of Southerners coming to the colder regions and availing themselves of our good jobs. Dispatchers’ offices have been created in Hamil- ton and Brantford. R. McLennan, night chief at London, is day chief at Hamilton, and E. ^O. Dunn, second trick dispatcher London, is now day chief at Brantford. We wish both these men success in their new positions, as the boys have always received the best of treatment from them both. Bro. Aikeman has been appointed dis- patcher at Hamilton on third hours. Mr. Miller, third hours Seventeenth District, goes on second hours, with Mr. Doherty on third hours and Mr. Robinson on third hours west end. Mr. Sharp, formerly second hours west end, has been ap- pointed night chief. Thanks to Bro. “D” for his news. Come again. It is gratifying to see the new members taking hold in the way they arc. Some of our older brothers ought to look alive and give them seme encouragement. Mac, 894. MR. NON. Now, Mr. Non, listen to me And hear what I have to say: I belong to the O. R. T. And feel as happy as can be; For I am not a sponger 1 Now, don’t you see. Quit your sponging, and be like me, And you will just as happy be; Don’t sing that same old song Over and over again, It certainly is out of place And only increases your disgrace. Digitized by CiOOQle

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580 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Oh, just wait till next pay day,” That song is very old and gray; You always sing it so I’m told Instead of helping pull the load. So, get busy now, and change your tune. You’ll have to do it mighty soon. Our motto, soon we’ll use on you. And then wc will see what you will do. So take my advice before it’s too -late. And enter inside the O. R. T. gate. You’ll get no favor without a card, Although you’ll feel that’s mighty hard. Nons are forbidden to enter where The brothers meet on the golden stair. You must have the word Only to brothers known, Before you can reach The great white throne. But it’s just as easy as can be, If you will come along with me, And join the ranks of the O. R. T. It’s certainly just as easy for you To belong to our union as it is for me To be a member of the O. R. T. The name of “non” is a great disgrace To have it staring you in the face, llow you can stand it has me beat. I low you can be a “non” And be able to sleep And dream of the riches You get each day Through the efforts of our O. R. T., But you are doing so every day And always looking for more pay, With a conscience apparently free. You know very well what it means To lake a “fiver” out of your jeans, And join the ranks of the O. R. T. So, brothers, let us one and all Make him suffer for his gall So he can not live in peace at all. Cert. 812. Wabash R. R. Springfield Division — The officials arc too busy, apparently, to meet our committee yet, but I believe if we are pa- tient we will gain more in the long run. Business will probably continue heavy as we will get more of the western shipments now that we have the 2300 class engines. Bro. Overholt, third Dawson, resigned, relieved by Bro. Allen from Meredosia, who was later re- lieved by Mr. Keemlc from the T. I\ & W., and relieved Bro. Metz, agent Bates, a few days. Bro. Carrcll, second Kinderhook. while visit- ing in Chicago was relieved by Mr. Zold from Springfield, who later relieved Bro. II. L. Smith, first Shops. The latter relieved M. L. Smith at office, who relieved Mr. Hatfield car distributor Springfield on the sick list. Mrs. Leeper, third Alexander, off owing to ill- ness, relieved by Operator T. W. Bass and Mr. Glaze, third Bluffs, off, sickness, relieved by Mr. Davis from Versailles. Boys send me a few items as they happen at or in the vicinity of your stations so we can have a nice write-up each month. L. W. A., Cert. 748. Moberly Division , East End, Main Line — Bro. Shays, agent High Hill, absent two weeks owing to sickness, relieved by Mr. Krome of second, and he by Bro. Willis from Salisbury, later relieved by McDow, who also relieved Car- ter, third High Hill, a few days. McDow, we un- derstand, will soon be a brother. Bro. Bittiker, who bid in second Luther, while off a few days sick was relieved by Bro. A. C. Lampe, of Brunswick. Wc welcome O. R. T. men to Luther as we are solid there, and want to stay that way. Later Bro. Lampe bid in Keytcs- ville on the west end. Mr. Andrews, second Gilmore, was called to Chillicotlie recently owing to the death of his brother. Sister E. Allgcrmission, third St. Charles, was called to St. Peters recently account of the death of her father. Sister Allgcrmission and family have our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. Bro. “Hy,” of Montgomery, helped out very much with the write-up this month. He is a live wire, and if we had a few more like him wc could always have a good one. Everybody, send all the news they can to me at Luther instead of Malvern, not later than the 20th of each month. Nothing makes a better showing for a division than a good write-up. West End, Main Line — Woods, first Carrollton, bid in DeWitt agency, relieved by his brother, on second, and he by the third trick man, relieved by J. A. Auer, from one of the “swell’ phone jobs at Ferguson. Bashaw, third Mexico, bid in first Carrollton, his health is much improved. Bro. Willis visits Salisbury frequently. There must be a reason. D. O. Gwinn, 1st Huntsville, while visiting hoinefolks at DeWitt, was relieved by Montague, second, and he by Weldon of Sturgeon. Hunts- ville is some lever job now, it takes a real man there. Mr. Collins, of Brunswick, was off a few days on account of his wife’s illness, relieved by Bro. Willis. Mr. Collins used to be a member and will line up again shortly. High Line — - It was Bro. Wells who took the trip to Ohio, noted in the January journal, instead of Agent Sears. Mistakes will happen, but we are always ready and w-illing to correct them. Digitized by C-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 581 It is now Bro. Meeker at East Switch. If all the nons could see the good in the O. R. T. we would be able to get all we desire. I would like to have the members on the High Line send me all the news they can. It would seem like get- ting a letter from home. Local Chairman Marion is expecting a meet- ing shortly with the management for our new schedule negotiations. Keep after that non in your office. Don’t scold him, but show him the good things the Order has done for us. We would be working twelve hours a day, and there would be no third tricks, only for the O. R. T. We have taken in quite a few new members since January ist and there are good prospects for more. Helpers on the East End are taking train or- ders over the phone after the agent has gone home. This should not be allowed. If the whole division was solid this matter could be regulated. This is another reason why we should get in the nons. Remember brothers that I am located at Luther now, instead of Malvern, and send all your news and changes to me there. Yours fraternally, “B,” Div. Cor., Cert. 1815. Decatur Division — Bro. L. S. Stephens goes to “XD,” Decatur, as manager. A. A. Childers, second Allen, and C- A. Davis, from Lotus agency to Forrest. When you bid for a position always send a copy of your application to your local chairman, so he may know when you apply and whether the position has been assigned in accordance with the schedule. If you bid and do not get what your seniority and ability entitles you to, don’t get sore and drop out when no one but yourself and the officials know of your bid; that never did adjust a grievance. Renew your determination to have your rights and the stronger the organi- zation the nearer you will come to getting them. Mr. Cotter, under St. Louis, Mo. date of February 1, 1913, writes General Chairman Wood, at Milan, Mich., that his request for a conference has not been overlooked, but that he has been unable to name a date on account of the negotia- tions with the committees for the engineers and firemen not yet having been concluded, and that he will advise him as soon as possible when he can meet the committee. While it is discouraging to have to wait so long there is nothing else to do. We only get what we are strong enough to demand. Those who have filed applications, remit and get into line. Bro. Ayers, agent Brisbane, now has three telegraphers to help him out. Bros. Nichols and Boal, first and second, and R. H. Smalley, third. Bro. C. N. Lynk is back on third Manhattan after taking in the sights in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and Chicago, and visiting the boys in Decatur. Mr. Nelson was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Stettlec, who also relieved Mr. Johnson, at Lan- ders, while at “JS” a few days. Mr. Marks, who relieved Mr. Newman on second Banks when called to Decatur, was re- lieved on third by a new man. Bro. Waybright is back on second Campus after being off on ac- count of sickness. Bro. Chipendalc, agent Ritchie, assigned second Gibson, his home town, was re- lieved by Mr. Brewer, second Emington. Wish some of the brothers on the South and East end would please help me out with the write-up. It will only take a few minutes of your time. Don’t wait for the “other fellow’* to do it, but get busy yourselves. Everybody on the North End is looking for that raise. It will come in handy for vacation time. So all try and get one new member and then wc can see why not. Cert. 1613. Detroit Division, Fourth District — Bro. F. H. Butler, agent Ashley, who lost a little money and a tin box, luckily recovered the money. Foyd Conger, his cousin, is visiting him. He was a telegrapher on this division some years ago but is now in the postal service in Panama. He came back owing to the death of his mother at Kansas City. Bro. Eshelman, agent Wolcottville, was re- lieved while at the Eddy wreck by Bro. C. Hen- derson, who later resigned. Miss Beatty, of West Unity, Ohio, visited her brother, Bro. F. W. Beatty, second Topeka, a few days recently. Bro. M. Hestand, second Benton, was off some time on account of sickness, and as there was no one to relieve him until Bro. C. Henderson arrived, Bro. F. Stage, agent, and Mr. Taylor doubled. As Mr. Taylor doesn’t see any benefit in the O. R. T., he probably enjoyed working twelve hours. Bro. Neil Hume, second Wakarusa, resigned, and Bros. Kramer and Fisher doubled until the arrival of Extra Seimers, a new man from a cotton exchange office. The telegraphers at Magee asked Mr. O’Bryan, “CD’’ to bulletin the three tricks there, which re- sulted in Bro. Louie Jonas, formerly second there securing first; Ed. Demengo, going from third to second, and Mr. La Bounty, who had been on first, taking third. Mrs. Wm. Hamcs, of Hamilton, visited her son, Bro. F. B. Hanes, first Crocker, and family re- cently, and Bro. R. A. Mills, agent Crocker, spent Sunday among his many friends at Wcst- ville recently. Bro. H. L. Quackenbush, first Woodward, took a trip to Chicago recently and found “Chi” still doing lots of business and on the boom. Mr. Wixon, second Wakarusa, bid in Woodward third. ♦ Bro. Havener intends to give up the trick he landed at Montpelier and return to first at Gary. The latter, and also second Wakarusa arc still open. Both good jobs. Since the parcel post went into effect the agrn s who have to carry the mail have had their work increased and their commission cut. The com- Digitized by CiOOQle

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582 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. mittec will probably regulate this matter in some way. Forest Sanxter, an Erie brakenian whose home is at Hamilton, was recently killed in the Elk- hart yards. He was formerly on the Wabash and will be remembered by some of the boys. Bro. F. B. Hanes was the only one who sent me any notes this month. This lack of interest on the part of the boys makes it very hard to have a write-up, as it is impossible for me to know all that is going on. A. W. B. CARD OF THANKS. Eustis, Fla., March 6, 1913. Dear Brothers, O. R. T., Detroit Division— We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the brothers contributing to the $10.00 fund received from Bro. John Bloom, to assist us in the severe sickness of my wife with typhoid fever in Eustis, Ha. There may come a time when we can help a brother, for as freely as we receive so shall we 8*vc- Your brother, R. Van Nest and Wife. Mobile & Ohio Ry. St. Louis Division — Bro. Lee D. Verhine, first Union City, off a few days visiting parents, relieved by Mr. Guthrie, who also relieved Bro. Barner, second Bethel, a few days. Bro. Lyne Corley, third Shannon, visited Cor- inth and Jackson on business lately. C. M. Barr, while off sick, was relieved bv Mr. McCarter, and Bro. J. U. Overall, Jr., second Corinth, off sick, was relieved by Bro. Richardson, second Ruslor, and he by Mr. Hindsman. Bro. O. B. Rainer, first Bethel, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Glisson, who was later loaned to the Mobile Division a few days to pre- vent Egypt from being closed, being short of men down there. Mr. Beadles, agent Berkley, off sick, was re- lieved by Mr. Briggs, and M. Alvis, Baldwyn third, sick, relieved by Mr. Hindsman. G. E. Lester, .third Clamore, off a few days, relieved by Mr. Alvis. Rienzi and Guntown were visited by storms lately. Much property was damaged and several lives lost. We had a wire only a few hours at a time for several weeks. Bro. Coleman, agent Selmer, cancelled his res- ignation, the company promising to give him some help. Several agencies on this division will be vacated soon if more help is not furnished. Second and third South Columbus, third Moun- tain Glen and Percy, and second Willisville, on bulletin. Mr. Keaton, while visiting in Corinth, was relieved by Mr. Glisson. Mr. Carson, first trick dispatcher on the J. and O. District, was promoted to night chief dis- patcher April 1 st. He probably will be succeeded by Mr. Moore, second on T. & J., making Mr. Armstrong regular dispatcher, succeeded by Bro. Brooks as extra dispatcher. Mr. Carson, first “X,” off a few days, was re- lieved by Mr. Armstrong, first “JN,” relieved by Mr. Armstrong, first "FY,” and he by Bro. Meeks. Bro. Henry, second South Columbus, off a few days was relieved by Mr. Glisson — “and Barr got married.’* We may have our new contract by the time this is published. Bro. LeRoy Creech, second Alto Pass, visited in Murphysboro a few days, relieved by Mr. Carter. Bro. Leppe is back on third Columbus, and Bro. Habermeihl is at Vulcan after enjoying a thirty days’ leave. The Murphysboro District has a new xoo-ton wrecker, the largest on the M. & O. W. A. Cox, agent Sparta, worked at the Hous- ton wreck a few days. Bro. Brewer, second Pomona, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. House. Bro. D. C. Corgan, third Mt. Glen, bid in second Mill Creek, relieved on bid by Mr. Carter, second Wellsville, and Bro. Weirheim, third Percy, bid in second Baldwyn, relieved on bid by Mr. Rosen- dough, extra. Mr. House, extra, bid in second Burksville. Bro. E. O. Parrish, agent Jordan, while attend- ing court at Henderson, was relieved by Bro. Haley. Clyde Dancer, who resigned third “JN,” will try his fortune in “The Golden West.” Bro. Henry bid in second “SU,” Mr. Rodgers relieving him on third there. Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Briggs are new men. We hope they will soon be carrying "up-to-dates.” Bro. G. B. Johnson, resigned, goes to Portland, Ore. We wish him success. Bro. W. J. Roberts, first South Columbus, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Guthrie, and G. H. Lawhorn, second Rienzi, by Bro. Meeks. You can make a brakeman in a week. It takes a year to make a telegrapher, yet the brakeman receives twice the amount of pay. They do it with up-to-dates. Brother, nudge that non at your side in the short rib hard enough to wake him up. J. U. Overall, Jr. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved grandmother of our brother, Harry Lee. In manifestation of o.ur grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of the St. Louis Division No. 2, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. L. T. Murdaugh, B. E. Sanders, J. U. Overall, Jr., Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 583 Chicago & Alton R. R. Our division correspondents are either absorbed in other good work or are not being furnished with items by the members, as only two brothers con- tributed to this write-up. A good write-up every month has much to do with the successof the Order on this line, and as I have not been authorized to lease a wire to secure the news, I can not get the desired effect without assistance. A meeting of the Southern Division was held at the Pierson Hotel at Carrollton on March 15th. Owing to unfavorable weather conditions but few attended. Bro. Thos. Riley presided, and for over an hour good discussions were in order. The brothers in attendance in addition to Local Chair- man Riley were: C. O. Lakin, Roodhouse; W. P. Ncutzman, White Hall; E. D. Lakin, Berdan, and B. F. Smith and E. R. Hendricks, Carrollton. Bro. E. D. Lakin, not being able to get away on No. 33, rode horseback eight miles in order to attend. The next meeting of the Southern Division will be held at White Hall, and a joint meeting will be arranged for with the Burlington brothers. Every brother should attend who can do so without slighting his duties. Much good is ac- complished at these meetings and many interesting subjects are discussed. The general meeting of the entire system was held in the Illinois Hotel at Bloomington on March 22A. The boys on the- Illinois Central have just se- cured a revision of their schedule which calls for a limit on Sunday hours, etc., and a ten per cent increase. We can have just as good a schedule if every brother will do his part and not wait for the other fellow to land the nons, and we will soon be 100 per cent strong. Our recent schedule awakened many who were under the impression that one never would be secured. One of them acknowledged that he had been trying for three years to get a raise without success. The schedule gave him a $5 increase, and when his attention was called to the fact that he did not carry a card, he replied it was his intention to take out one if he had gotten a $10 raise, but he could not see his way clear to join. I am glad to say he is out of the service now. He was not possessed of enough manhood to express his gratitude, if not in words, at least in action. President Worthington recently made an ad- dress at Peoria, and copies of his speech were delivered along the line. It has bfen commented upon very favorably, which speaks well for one who met us in the the proper manner when we presented our schedule. We are proud that the "Only Way” is again in the hands of worthy and competent men. Bro. R. J. McEIhinney, 4107 Hartford St., St. Louis, Mo., has been elected secretary of our divi- sion, succeeding Bro. Aber. Remit your local dues to him and your Mutual Benefit assessments to Bro. Quick. At the convention to be held at Baltimore in May our representatives should be instructed to cast their votes for the present officers, as they have made a grand success of our organization and are entitled to re-election. (- Southern Dvision — The division superintendent’s office force made several enjoyable (?) trips to the bottom lands west of Eldred on the Carrollton line recently. The best shooting was over the "crooked” with a motor car driven by Section Foreman Bandy at 4:00 a. m., using lanterns for headlights. They returned pretty well loaded down with pecans and burs. A bountiful repast was served in the gents’ w-aiting room at Carrollton, consisting of raisins and cakes. Roast wild duck and gravy were served by proxy, the aroma being imaginary. Your corre- spondent spent the greater part of one Sunday afternoon cleaning up soot and putting up the nine joints of stovepipe displaced during the feast. Dispatchers Baumgartner and Poole recently covered their respective territories looking over the situation, our old friend, "Tommy” Nevin, relieving them. Bro. A. M. Crow, Shirley agency, is now on second at Dwight passenger station relieving Mr. McNabb, who went to third Chatham. J. E. Blakeman, a new-comer, relieved Bro. Crow pend- ing bulletin. Mr. Schulte is at San Jose agency. We expect his application, and also Mr. Langford’s, at P. & N. Jet., shortly. A brother from Division 126 is now on first San Jose. Bro. B. F. Smith, first Carrollton, attended lodge initiation at Carlinville on a recent Sunday. The extension being built west of Eldred is giv- ing Bro. Liles plenty of work. Division Engineer Steele, General Roadmaster Donahoe and Trainmaster Shuman attended a special meeting of the city council at Carrollton recently with a view of improving the water service. A disastrous tornado, which visited that point during March, damaging property $40,000, took off the top of the water tank and part of the wait- ing room partition. Layman Johnson, an old employe of the Main- tenance-of-way Department, fell from the ice house at Alton, suffering injuries which later caused his death. His kindly disposition endeared him to all who knew him personally. Bro. C. F. Yeakcl, formerly at Carrollton, is now at Sioux Falls, S. D., with the G. N. Signal Maintainer, Baggerman transferred from Carrollton to Lincoln, and was relieved by Mr. Mitchell from that district. Interlocking Maintainer Hermanson, of Carroll- ton, took in the Railway Appliance Show at Chicago during March. Bro. C. O. Lakin, of Roodhouse, recently jour- neyed to Carrollton and got acquainted with the Masonic goat. Numerous work trains are now on the Ionica and Carrollton lines making improvements and building extensions. Div. Cor. Digitized by Google

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584 The Railroad Telegrapher. Western Divison — How a man can walk up and take his pay check month after month when he knows that he did not contribute anything towards getting the raise it calls for is more than a good, loyal member can understand. Some of them at Mexico, Higbec, Slater, Odessa, etc., received from $5 to $10 a month raise. They are all good boys, and we should use every means in our power to line them up. Don’t forget the “Misters” west of Alma, and don’t forget our motto: “No card, no favors.” R. C. Gooden, relieving Mr. Spotts on third Glasgow, will soon be with us. It will soon be time for our committee to go up again, and if we expect it to do anything, we should back it up with a solid membership. Agent Price, Independence, is sick, Mr. Shelly relieving him, Mrs. Shelly on second and Mr. Reed on third. Mr. Vermillion, of second, is off with typhoid fever. We hope for his speedy recovery. Miss Gowen, from Grain Valley, relieved Mr. Wolliman on Blue Springs third, who returned to Cordcr as agent, relieving his brother, who went with the coal company. We expect Mr. Wolli- man to be with us shortly. Sister Hughes is on vacation, sight seeing in Oklahoma. Telegraphers are scarce on the west end. Sev- eral men want to get off, but there is no one to relieve them. Bro. Hutchins, second Marshall, has moved his family there. Bro. Pearson, second Pleasant Hill, relieving the agent there, Bro. Sommers, who is very low with typhoid-pneumonia, was relieved by Bro. C. C. Craig, from Straut, and he by Mr. Blackwell, of Ncbo. Drop either your local chairman, Bro. Maupin, or Bro. Griffith, your name and certificate number; also the name and address of that non with or next to you, so we can send him the necessary papers to line him up with. Show him the good things published in your Telegrapher that the Order has done and is doing for us, and help in every way you can to land him. Let “thorough organization” be our watchword. Local Chairman. C., St. P„ M. & O. R. R. Minnesota & lozva Division — Inspector O. A. Nordquist, from the general office, was out over the division this month, doing the inspection act. Bros. G. K. Price, G. W. Ricd, C. F. and E. T. Brady were at St. James on March 9th. Conductor A. Messer, of St. Paul, one of the pioneer railroad men in Minnesota, and the last of the old-timers, died on March 3d. He retired on a pension about four years ago, but was in poor health for some tune before that. Bro. W. J. Jarman, the handy relief agent, has been relieving at Vernon Center, Amboy, Delft, day telegraphers at Winnebago, Blue Earth, El- more and Pipestone, where he was relieved by Bro. Reidmiller, and then relieved Bro. I. J Mock at Farmer, who is down with the measles. Bro. W. F. Walker's reported resignation at Madelia was an error, we are pleased to state. He is now on third Cliff. We are pleased to welcome injo the ranks of members Bro. J. J. Moriarity, of Heron Lake. Bro. A. R. Day sent his dues from Hinckley, Minn., and wishes to be remembered to the boys on the M. & I. Division. Bro. C. J. Beard is relieving temporarily at Mitchell. Bro. P. S. Zimmerman, of Kasota, is having a run of grippe, but is able to be around. Bro. H. C. Vermilyea has taken up his new duties as agent at Ottawa. We wish to thank Bro. W. J. Jarman for the news he sent in. I want to convey to you all my sincere thanks for your splendid support in re-electing me local chairman and also as delegate to Baltimore. 1 believe, knowing me as you do, that had the other party won instead of me, I should have stood ready to assist him all in my power. By your expression I shall continue to serve you as I have heretofore, and until I can personally thank you, beg you will accept these lines of appreciation. The meeting called at Mankato on Sunday. March 16th, to select a representative to act on the “safety first” committee, was not a success. * On account of the severe cold weather, there were only four members present, and they deemed it advisable that the division superintendent select a representative. Mr. Welch advised me that he had selected me to act on this committee, and would like to have me meet with the balance of the committee at his office at 1 p. m. on Saturday, March aad. This committee is composed of a representative from each class of labor on our division — there were twenty-four in number. The object, as the name implies — “safety first” — is to further promote safty, not alone to property, but to life and limb. Each committeeman has his line of work to perform, each employe has a duty to perforin towards reporting and recommending im- provements whereby “safety first” can be improved on. While in itself this is a broad subject, and much time and pains could be taken in explaining it, we feel that as the new organization progresses it will be apparent to you that these little features, such as reporting things that come under your observation to your committeeman, will not be understood as “talc-telling,” for such they can not or will not bp treated, but an observation ex- pressed by you may be the means of saving a life or personal injury to others which will greatly repay you for the trouble you have taken in re- porting it, and you will not be criticised for mak- ing this report, neither can the other party be criticised for conditions that . you have detected. In order that you may more clearly see the points which are to be brought out, or which are desired, let us take with the telegraphers the hazardous method of delivering a “19” train order, or mes- sages to moving trains. I have always felt that Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 585 there surely must be a remedy to this duty, but was loath to recommend anything, for fear of pos- sible criticism. This point will be brought up and thoroughly discussed at the next meeting, with a recommendation that the company furnish “hoops’' at every station for this purpose. Such little things as this is what are desired to bring before this committee, with recommendation how to act and the remedy. You will confer a favor by bringing these things to my notice (as your present representative), so they may be brought before the “safety first’’ committee and acted on. It should not be understood that the requirements of you are confined to your duty as a telegrapher, for such is not the case. You may possibly ob- serve a defective draw-bar too close to the track, an out-building or coal shed, or something of this nature, so close to the track that it becomes dan- gerous to employes, the handling of a block, the handling of train orders, anything that you might feel would come properly under these heads. It is not absolutely necessary to even sign these re- ports, should you not care to have your name known, but the committee wants you to feel free to make your report and not feel that you are reporting your brother or that you will be taken to account for the report. As this further devel- ops itself we will be in a better position to better disclose its progress, and those in attendance felt that it was a step in the right direction. Fraternally, D. O. Tenney, Local Chairman. Northern District — Bros. Bill O’Shaughnessy and L. L. Williams, from Hawthorne, called on Bro. Bartosic, of Cum- berland, and gave us a call on the way back. It sure did us good to see them again. The Posternock brothers took in the sights at Superior recently. Local Chairman W. S. Steiner, Barronett, and wife, visited his old home at Elkmound recently. Expect. Bill had some awful stories to tell his friends on the east end concerning his hard run for office this year. He was relieved by Bro. Pat- terson, and he on third by James Parent, a new man, who later relieved Bro. VVilcox, third Clay- ton, on vacation. Bro. C. C. Hinman drew Birchwood agency. L. E. Knight, of Birchwood, is at Deer Park agency pending bulletin. Bro. Swanson, our cartoonist of Clear Lake, is in Florida on a pleasure trip, relieved by Fred Sinclair. Ex-Bro. Ray Sinclair, of Trego, was recently married. We extend our congratulations and well wishes. lie will be in line again shortly. Bro. J. Sauleen relieved C. Britcher, Cumber- land third, resigned. E. W. Arnold, second Shell Lake, resigned and returned to his home in Maine, relieved by James Parent, who recently made a trip to his home at Minong. Men seem to be scarce as ever. The boys at Shell Lake had to double one night on second. Bro. G. F. Kromroy and R. G. Ryan, of Solon Springs, have traded tricks to enable Bro. Krom- roy to do a few vaudeville “stunts’’ in a home- talent play there. Some class to Bro. Kromroy as an actor. We certainly got a touch of what can be done in this country along the blizzard line on March 14th. Having been recently elected local chairman of this division, I wish to thank the boys for their hearty support and will try to perform the duties of the office to the best of my ability. The Nebraska Division, with but a handful of votes, landed the delegate and alternate to the Grand Division. Watch the elections hereafter, so a smaller division won’t “put it over” on us, and we hope to see the Northern Division represented next time. I hope you will all do your best to help keep the nons weeded out, and give the delinquents no rest until they are back in the fold. I had the pleasure recently to pass over a part of the line and get acquainted with a few of the brothers, and hope we may be able to meet again in the near future. A few promises from non- members to come in with us more than repaid me for the trouble. W. E. Steiner, Local Chairman. There is one consolation in being defeated — the defeated candidate never has to make a speech, and if anyone has the nerve to interview him after the smoke has cleared away, he can either tell him that his friends threw him down or hit him in the jaw. I, as the defeated candidate for alter- nate, want to say in defense that I believe if I had only had a better running mate I would have won out. The next time I figure on getting my name on the Prohibition ticket. Div. Cor. Kansas City Southern Ry. Bro. Beecroft is very busy in “HV“ relay office and has requested us to send in a few items. Bro. Clark, first trick dispatcher is on vacation relieved by Bro. McPhee, relieved by Bro. Bee- croft. Bro. Wolf, De Queen first (yard), drew “HV” nights, vice Bro. KT, resigned. Mr. Roberts and Mr. Moore, first and second, refuse to take out cards when the agent they work under at “WA” has an up to date. If we get a raise they will not hesitate to accept it. Redland has wire 23 cut in and copies an order once in awhile, hustles freight, express, baggage, etc., for $30 per month. Our division is almost solid, but we must keep after the nons as it takes solidity to get icsults. We all have a glad word for the nons, but time and patience wear out sometimes and it is about time they kept their promises and get in line. Bro. Hall, extra man, is one of our hard workers. We regret to learn that he is ill at his home at Siloam Springs and wish him speedy re- covery. Digitized by CiOOQle

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586 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Cope, while off a few days owing to sick- ness, was relieved by Mr. Gamble, now on south end. Bro. Winn whose home is at “BN’' is on third there pending bulletin. Bro. Wilson, “FI,” is on vacation relieved by Bro. Storey, relieved by Bro. Rogers with Mr. Peterson on third. Rich Mountain has had one man taken off and first “YD” was abolished, the Western Union man at De Queen union station assuming the duties of that position. Boys, drop us what few items you can so we can have a good write-up each month. We would like to hear from the boys on the first district, send in the changes. The agent at Noel, Mo., bid in Drexel. We note with pleasure the interesting write up Bro. L. L. Wood, our secretary, gave us recently in The Joplin Unionist, and are watching earnestly for future items from his pen which are well worth reading. Bro. Wood looks at the situation correctly and all the agents and operators should watch for his items entitled “Doings of a Station Agent.” Certs. 301 and 204, Act'g Cor. Union Pacific R. R. Nebraka Division, First and Second Districts — The terrible storm at Omaha on March 23d seriously affected former Bro. H. E. Race, wire chief in Omaha General Office and Bro. Jimmy Freeder, the efficient secretary and most popular member of the Omaha R. R. Telegraphers’ Club. Bro. Freeder lived where the storm was heaviest and what was not blown away caught fire and burnt up. Fortunately none of his family were hurt but were left with no possessions except what was on their backs. Appropriate subscrip- tions are now on the way to justify us all in the claim often made that it really means something to be a member of the Order. Our sympathy goes out to all and we are subscribing to the General Relief Fund, but we have taken a solemn obliga- tion to help our needy brother in such times and we are going' to do it. It is a pleasure to show by works that our often voiced principles are not idle “bids” for members. Bro. Freeder was unfortunately uninsured and not a member of any other fraternal organization to which he can look for aid, now that he is homeless, with the thermometer at zero and inches of snow on the ground. Bro. LeGate, at Yutan, was narrowly missed by half a block by the same storm which hit Omaha. It almost wiped out his town. He has had hi* share of bad luck the last few years and could afford to be passed up once. It is seldom in Nebraska that a crop i; har- vested in March yet wc are harvesting a good crop of nons this month, and are now working to put the membership over the 600 mark. After dropping all delinquents February ’8th, it will only take 25 new members to do it. That won’t be hard. Can you add one new one to the list? Put us next and we will put him in the sack while you hold him. They are no trouble to hold I assure you. Most of them are willing victims but are subject to “indifference-itis.” Bro. Adolph Vybiral bid in Weston, succeeding C. O. Baird, who got Oconto when Neal went to Platte Center. Bro. A. C. Janzen secured first Valley; B. O. Byrne on second, with W. R. Mills, a new man, on third extra. If he is as good a man as be is an operator, be only needs a card to put him in the A-i class. It is no recommendation to a good man on the Union Pacific to say that he is not a member of the O. R. T. We have too many first-class men who are members to justify him in the assertion. John Perry, on Schuyler first for several years, is in the Western Union main office at Omaha. Bro. F. E. Fowler, “maid of all work,” in “FR” Omaha, is being relieved by Bro. D. R. Stevens. Under the new schedule you boys can work in “FR” now for six months or less and be entitled to your old job back, or after that if you get bumped you can take your old seniority date back on the line for what it will buy you in case of a vacancy. “FR” and “YD” Omaha, both secured a $2.50 a month benefit by our recent increase, although they are not in the schedule; for they do identi- cally the same work we do. They always help pay the bills too. The boys in the general office at Omaha are making all allowances for the actions of Bro. Nelson, keeping in mind his recent marriage, and are looking for Bro. J. W. Langley’s honeymoon to end now most any day and land him back on earth. It was especially for the benefit of the Newlyweds that thirty minutes were lopped of the day in that office under the new schedule. Those boys naturally want to be home more than the rest of the old-timers. Bro. D. I. Price secured Keystone, recently opened as a telegraph office, and Mr. Elder from the third secured Rockville. He won’t be in this neighborhood long before we can show him good reasons to be with us. It pays us as well as the company to have intelligent men. Let's keep up the standard of quality. Bro. J. W. Larson secured Miller agency. Cozad operator now on bulletin. It was a shock to learn of the mysterious mur- der of Geo. Hood, at Miller, in February, which has not yet been solved. Hood went delinquent about a year ago and had papers in his possession at the time which were to be filled out that pay- day. Had he been in good standing, he would have left insurance. Let’s let this be a warning to each of us. Bro. F. J. Hansen went from Miller to Rock- ville temporarily. Several men are wanting off as soon as that job is filled. F. R. Frick is spending a few weeks on the Pacific Coast, relieved at Arnold by V. C. Horne, lately promoted. Geo. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 587 vcr. Mr. Bush in addition to being a good operator is a good ball player, and has gone to Vancouver to “hit the ball” literally. Does any one, near a good sized town on some other division, want to 'trade jobs and seniority? I know a man on the Nebraska who, for good reasons, wants to trade. Drop me a note for particulars. Have you any idea that the increase of ten cents an hour for road overtime will increase the desire for it? I haven’t but that is little enough to put in an hour of one’s time for. We believe the majority of the men are in favor of keeping the overtime at a minimum. If a high rate will do it, it will be satisfactory to us. The 1913 seniority lists have been distributed to the local chairman. They will lend you one from which to make yourself a copy. The election was pretty lively from the start,x until the last ballot for general officers was cast. While your former committee was re-elected I am sure they each feel that we are not the best in the land and surely • welcome competition. It should be carried on in a spirit of fairness, how- ever, with everybody voting and let the popular choice be everybody’s. Now, let’s all boost. I accept competition at the proper time, but desire that it all be forgotten now that we unanimously push. Are you on? I understand that, upon the arrival of a Valen- tine in the form of a baby boy at the home of the brother of your general chairman in Bowdle, S. D., last month, that his wife sent him out to the topmost and most precarious branch of the family tree to pluck for it the name I carry around. My excitement over the first incident of that kind in my career (that is known outside of my imme- diate family) made me a little negligent about answering some of your letters promptly, but since hearing that the poor child has resented the cognomen thus thrust upon him by vigorously dis- claiming against it frequently by day and night, I have calmed down again to every-day life and spend my days now hoping that in the future he may be as proud of his uncle as his uncle is now proud of him. Don’t forget the Grand Division Convention in Baltimore, in May. If you have any matter that you want attended to, take it up with your dele- gate at once and we will be glad to give it con- sideration. We also invite your comment, criticism or in- quiries upon the new schedule effective March xst. We arc still working for you and hope before the summer is over that we can say we have visited every office on the system. Cert. 217. Nebraska Division , Third and Fourth Districts and North Platte Branch — Bro. T. D. Pyle, of Julesburg, the scribe for the west end of the Nebraska Division, was called home owing to the death of his father at Arling- ton, Ky. I desire to convey to him the condo- lence of the boys cf the Nebraska Division in h's sad bereavement. I had hoped that the division correspondent in the write-up this month would say a lot of nice things about the work of the general com- mittee in Omaha during February. I could easily do so, having been a member of that committee, but I would hardly know when to stop. The officials were fair, honorable, just and courteous. They have talked to us a great deal about cour- tesy in the past and they lived up to their preach- ment. We settled with them on a satisfactory basis in twenty-four days, and we were actually in conference not more than twelve full days. The best of feeling existed every moment. We have a management deserving of the very best there is in us, and as we said in our circular letter, the officials said time and again that their telegraphers and station men had done good work during the pa^t three years especially, and that they were glad to give us what they did to ma- terially show us that they appreciated our services, and expect us to take renewed interest in every- thing that effects the well-being of the Union Pacific. I believe adverse railroad legislation has gone far enough. Some of that attempted at Lin- coln in the session just closed, such as the Elec- tric Headlight bill, was ridiculous. The time has come when agents and telegraphers who come in contact with the public should tactfully and in a diplomatic manner use their influence to offset this hostile bearing. I see that I have the honor to be your delegate to the Baltimore convention from the west end and Bro. Smith from the east end. I appreciate and thank you for your indorsement. F. B. Elder, “NO’’ North Platte, bid in Rock- ville agency, relieved by Bro. A. R. Stone, of Grand Island. F. R. Maryott, agent Oshkoslj, is being relieved by Frank Baer, T. W. Petty relieved. Bro. Waples, agent Brule, on leave was relieved by T. W. Petty. Bro. Adams, alternate delegate to the grand con- vention at Baltimore in May, enjoyed a few days vacation recently. Bro. Duxbury, agent Ogallala, says the duck hunting is fine now. Several of the officials who are sportsmen, including President Mohler, have been enjoying some good shooting thereabouts. Bro. A. O. Paterson, agent Bushnell, is now in Texas recuperating, relieved by Student Keough, from Potter. Bro. Jack Davis, agent Pine Bluffs, off 90 days, was relieved by Bro. Ringoldsby, who was later married. Congratulations. About the swellest little depot you ever saw anywhere for its size is nearing completion at Hillsdale. It is entirely different in architecture and style of any formerly built by the company and Jimmy Golden who presides over the destinies of that station is nearly as proud of it as he is of his baby girl. L. G. Ginc. Kansas Ditnsion — Members Kansas Division — Since it is impos- sible for me to reach each of you personally to thank you for your vote of confidence at the Digitized by CiOOQle

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588 The Railroad Telegrapher. last election of officers, I desire to take this means of saying to you that I deeply appreciate the al- most unanimous vote given me, and when I remember that my opponent was a man of Bro. Hjalmer’s standing, on the line, I doubly appre- ciate the honor. During the time that I have served as your local chairman I have endeavored at ^11 times to look after the interests of every man, and dur- ing the coming two years I hope to be in even better position to look after your interests than in the past as I feel that the experience gained as your representative during the past revisions better fits me- to represent you. I also wish to acknowledge receipt of the many letters of appreciation from you on the new sched- ule, which more than offsets the kicks, which like the poor, are always with us. And here, I wish to say to you that your appreciation should take the form of increased efficiency at your station; so that the management may have some visible means of judging your appreciation. For the successful conclusion of a revision carrying with it concessions must always in a larger measure rest upon the fair-mindedness of your officials and their willingness to recognize the higher standard of work turned out by you, rather than by any ability your local chairman may have for presenting your requests. I also hope that I may have your support in the coming two years to hold our membership at the present high mark; that I may have the benefit of your suggestions, and last but not least, if you may have any kicks to make, make them direct to me and not to some outsider. As was stated in our circular letter the present pleasant relations existing between the manage- ment and the telegraphers is a source of great pleasure to the committee, and I sincerely hope that should I represent you at another revision, the management may be able to say to us that you have made good and fulfilled the promise made to them by your committee, to give value received by a raise in the standard of work performed. Fraternally yours, Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman. Kansas Division Notes — Bro. A. J. Swick, from Assaria to Tescott regu- lar. Bro. Shaw from Yocemento to Assaria. Bro. O. D. Jones, from Beloit to Culver regular. Bro. Steed resigning to accept position as chief clerk Lawrence. Bro. A. B. Curtis relieving at Beloit. Bro. H. S. Cook, assigned Beloit regu-, lar. Bro. A. B. Curtis, relieved Bro. H. D. John- son, Lincoln Center; Bro. Johnson to Topeka third. Bro. O. F. Burton, a new arrival, relieving at Plainville, Lucas and other points on west end. Bro. D. Sewell from Plainville to Wakefield days; Bro. Bowers having resigned. Bro. J. O. Shaw to St. George regular; Bro. Johnson having resigned to try his luck farming. It is now Bro. Condray at Idana and Bro. Graff at Havcnsville. Watch Bros. Maca and Husted line the “LK” up good and solid. It is also Bro. Woodward at Williamstown and Bro. Edgar at Perry. If some one would only start a riot at Wamcgo and St. Mary and bring the Thomson-Hcynon combination out of it we would call the main line solid, from Kansas City to Junction City. Bro. Lukes from Perry to Blue Springs extra, relieving Bro. Wade, who has been wrestling with an attack of pneumonia. Relief Agent Bro. Wyatt is at Armstrong until some one bids it in. Evidently $75.00 per there isn't much of an inducement. Bro. Nickel, off several days on auditing and ballot committee, relieved at Lucas by Bro. Bur- ton. Bro. Husted, Blaine, who was to have been- on the auditing committee was tied up on account of snow; Bros. Deighan and Anderson, from Junc- tion City serving in his place. Bro. Deighan, Junction City, off several days account of serious illness of his mother, relieved by M. Tucker, a commercial man. Bro. R. P. Meigs, from Onaga to Abilene regular. Bro. Vaughn, from Abilene to Bonner Springs third. The average rate of pay on the Kansas Divi- sion is now ^69.28; for the Nebraska Division, $72.16; the Colorado, $73.76; the Wyoming. $85.81, and the average for the system $75.95. The entire committee were re-elected and the indications at this time are that Bro. Smith for general chairman and Bro. Hughey for secretary and treasurer will be the unanimous choice of the committee. We wonder who Bro. Ackerman, president of the Omaha Telegraphers’ Club, and Mrs. Acker- man, are lavishing their hospitality upon since the general committee left Omaha. For an all- round good time get on the good side of Joe and the Mrs. And that reminds us, we wonder how the “U” office orchestra is coming out in its struggle with “Mary Ann McCarty.” And will some one kindly tell us where Bro. Horiskey, the distinguished local chairman from Crow Creek, got all the flowers that were found in room 267 at the Paxton Hotel. Div. Coa. Wyoming Divisibn — Bro. G. J. Kennedy, from the Rock Island, after relieving a few days at Evanston, went to Devil’s Slide, relieving Bro. Paulson, who resigned to accept a position with the cement company at that place. Bro. Ayrest bid in third Carter, relieving Bro. Piers, who went to Spring Valley third. Mr. Wheadon, third Morgan, while in Ogden undergoing an operation, was relieved by Mr. Cain. Bro. Sawyer and Mr. Alio way are on second and third Evanston pending bulletin. Bro. A. P. Ridge is acting agent at Park City pending bulletin. A new depot is being erected at Echo. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 589 Make any complaints you have to Horiskey. He may be able to explain points which you are in the dark on. Bro. Hill’s smiling countenance and red head are again in evidence at “CY” Cheyenne after forty days’ leave, acting as assistant chief clerk in the Wyoming senate. Sister Coughlan and Bro. F. Chilton assigned second and third Red Desert respectively; Bro. O. Hill assigned third Rawlins. James Locke, from the Santa Fe dispatcher’s office, Chanute, Kan., was on third Red Desert temporarily. The Sixth District is solid again. The tele- phones are now in service there. Bro. Elder, third Wamsutter, while visiting at Hastings, Neb., was relieved by J. Bradac. Bro. Horton and family, of Tipton, recently spent the day with Sister Coughlan at Table Rock. Bro. Toohey, from the C. R. I. & P-» relieved Bro. Rogers, second Hermosa, and Sister Toohey, also from the R. I., relieved Mr. Gavin, third Rock River, who went to California. Bro. Pierce, who relieved Bro. Horiskey at Cheyenne, while serving on the committee at Omaha, later relieved Bro. Ballinger, third Buford, resigned. Bro. P. Malcott, from the D. S. S. & A., has been transferred to Division 6. It is now Bros. Akers and Mitchell at Black Buttes. Bro. Akers also represents a reliable clothing firm and solicits your spring orders. A list of the nons is being compiled, and those who do not come across in a reasonable length of time may see their name in the journal under the heading of “No card, no favors.’’ Bro. Ammons, of Bitter Creek, recently pur- chased a pair of pants which proved to be pocket- less. Rather appropriate for an operator. The assistance of those who furnished notes this month is greatly appreciated. Come again. We wish to call the attention of the membership on other roads to the fair-mindedness of our offi- cials in granting us a schedule with salary increases of $.2.50 to $7.50 per month, shorter hours, better overtime, etc., and suggest that the Union Pacific be remembered when routing passengers and freight. We also insist that members of Division 6 route their business over fair ro^ds, and give the unfair ones exactly what they give us— “nothing.” Bro. Mayton, from the Frisco, on third Sherman, and Bro. Burdick, from the Penna.. on second Hermosa pending bulletin. The bill introduced at the twelfth session of Wyoming Legislature by Representative Bro. F. C. Hunter, representative from Carbon County, providing for regulating of bonding companies, similar to the law recently passed in Georgia, passed the House and Senate, but was vetoed by Governor Carey, who states: “I have made in- quiries as to the purposes and objects of the bill and no good reason has been given me why it should become a law. It does appear that it would result in bringing about controversies between employers and employes, which could produce no good to anyone.” Representative Hunter and State Auditor Forsythe, both members of this division, worked hard for the bill, and naturally feel very much disappointed that it should be vetoed. Should Governor Carey be a candidate for re-election, he will probably learn that the station agents and telegraphers, together with their many friends in Wyoming, have “no good reason” for supporting him. Div. Co*. D. P. District— Bro. W. J. Rodell, from the M. P., is on third St. Vrains, vice Mr. Easter, who relieved Bro. Cadman, resigned to look his homestead over. Mr. Easter later relieved Bro. Marshall while off sick, being operated on at Denver. Mr. Easter was relieved at Dover nights by Mr. Noon, from Fred- erick. Bro. Lockman, our local chairman, while on committee work at Omaha, was relieved by Bro. Wynn, third Brighton, relieved by Bro. Hannon, who bid in third Speer, and was relieved by Bro. Dougherty, relieved on second Ft. Morgan by Bro. Spires, from third Speer, until bid in by Bro. G. W. Thompson. Dent made a two-man office, with Bros. Walt and Gibbs on the job, Bro. Agee going to Denver. It is now Bro. Frank Veneri on second Merino, and Bro. Paxton, Grainfield nights. Bro. J. A. Black, from the D. & R. G-, is re- lieving Bro. Whitney on first Sterling, visiting with friends and relatives in Kansas. Bro Henry, second Sterling, was down with la grippe several days. K. P. District— Bro. C. A. Spires relieved Bro. Maben on first Hugo, a few days. The boys are anxiously awaiting the latest from our committee in Omaha. We understand the telegraphers at Sharon Springs all get a raise of $5 each, and that the agent was raised to $75 pfer month. Let’s keep after the nons. They are blocking our endeavors to secure more pay and better work- ing conditions. We want a solid line-up. That helps a committee more than anything else. Also show the company by our attention to our duties that as union men we have a standard to live up to, which is a guarantee that our employers will get the best service it is possible to render. “ L. C. Duknwec, Agate, Col. Canadian Pacific Ry. Alberta Division — Bro. Trickey has returned and bid in Bedding- ton days. He was relieved while on leave by Bro. Lamb. Bro. Wilkinson, from Castor nights, is now at Beddington nights. The writer while away was struck by the way other union men were living up to their union principles by buying only union-made goods. 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590 The Railroad Telegrapher. chant will get union-made cigars and tobacco and clothing, etc., if you demand it. Bro. Williams relieved Bro. McGhee, agent Dids- bury, a few days. The long, cold winter is drawing to a close and we are glad to see the warm weather coming. We should all make it our business to get the new men in line. They will readily join if gone after in the proper way. Send your news to Bro. Rutledge at Stettler, and see our division represented every month. We had the pleasure of meeting Bro. Finkle at Innisfail recently. His hearty hand-shake makes one glad to have such men on the line. Don’t fly off the handle if the officials cut out holidays. Stick to the Order and get what you are after. Bro. Trickey had a pleasant visit with Bro. Elliott recently at Federal. He has a large gopher farm there. Bro. E. J. Taylor bid in Strathcona agency. Daysland won’t seem the same without “ED.” Bro. A. J. Farley is there pending bulletin. Bro. A. G. Fox, agent Stettler, is out again after a month in the hospital. Bro. D. F. Green is at Stettler days, vied J. J. McGrath, transferred to Saskatchewan Division. Bro. Thoroughman is moving into the new sta- tion at Veteran. Bro. I. Lamb will move into the newly-opened station at Consort on his return from a lay-off,, relieved at Coronation agency by Bro. A. J. Taylor, who bid it in. Bro. Moore, of Erskine, takes the agency at Castor vacated by Bro. Taylor, who has just returned from a long visit to the coast. J. R. Lane, our uew chief dispatcher, has been on this division a good many years, and is well known to most of the boys. He will be able to count on a first-class service all around. F. S. T. and Div. Cor., Cert. 692. Port Arthur Line — Bro. R. W. Bachus, Buda, who went to Fort William to see a doctor, was relieved by Mr. Blair, English nights. Bro. J. H. Hotham bid in North Transcona days; Bro. Gelzer, Kenora to Upsala nights, vice Bro. E. A. Cannon, to Upsala days until bid in by Bro. Quirt. Whitemouth opened nights by Bro. Gelzer, re- lieved at Upsala by Bro. Quirt. Bro. C. W. Hofford, Buda days, on two months’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Bachus, nights, who was relieved by Bro. E. E. Houle, later relieved by E. T. McCormick, now traveling for the American Tobacco Co., relieved by Bro. Gelzer, who later went to Kenora yard first while Bro. H. L. Sharpe was at the dispatcher’s office. Mr. O’Neil then went to Buda nights. Bro. Enright, Finmark, was burned out the latter part of February and lost all of his personal belongings. He has our heartfelt sympathy. He was relieved by B. R. T. Woods w-hile sick. Bro. Guay, Murillo nights, bid in Pine days, relieved by Mr. Lachapelle. Kam is closed, vice Bro. Woods. Bro. Withrow, Dryden days, sick with la grippe, and Bro. Campbell had to work jobs. Bro. C. Wilson, promoted to Scovil nights. Bro. H. F. Taylor, of Norcan, has gone East on holidays for a month. Bro. Galvin, of Moose Nose, is now at Oak Bank nights. During the blockade on the Lake Superior Divi- sion freight traffic was diverted via the “Soo Line,” but it did not affect the local way-freight on Kenora sub., where the agents are anxious to get their assistants back, as work is just as heavy as at any other time of the year. We hope the new chief dispatcher will see to this. Our old chief, A. H. Mansfield, has taken a sim- ilar position at Brandon, relieved by R. Douglas. Bro. Cloutier and wife, of Whitemouth, and Bro. Ralph and wife, of Vermilion, recently spent several days in Winnipeg. Congratulations to Bro. Campbell on his re- election as local chairman by acclamation and on his election to the biennial convention as delegate. Bro. Kilpatrick, of Dinorwic, was presented with a pet dog by his lady friends at Lac du Bonnet recently. Mr. Loucks bid in Whitemouth. Boys, whenever you have any news don’t forget to let me have it by the 20th, so I can get our write-up in on time. Cert. 765. Soskatcheivan Division , District One — Bro. Mayhew bid in Indian Head nights, and Bro. Brown Stalwart agency. It’s rumored he is thinking seriously of doubling up. Bro. Neil Zinger bid in third “RG.” The right man in the right place. Bros. Eaton and Foy have been appointed as representatives for the telegraphers and linemen to the “Safety First” Committee for this district. This is an A-: movement and should be given great support by all. Bro. H. N. Morin is relieving Bro. Jacques at Kisbey. Bro. Wm. Bell, who relieved Bro. H. G. Palmer at Khedive a few days, is now relieving Bro. Campbell at Young, on holidays. Dispatcher R. S. Smart, while in Winnipeg a few days, wa% relieved on the main line by ifro. D. F. Bond, relieved by J. J. McGrath. Dispatcher Geo. Hillier is now away on his holidays. It is rumored around Regina that he will join the “benedicts.” Cert. 434. New York Central & Hudson River R. R. Putnam Division — A meeting of this division was held at Elmsford on March iSfh, with the usual attendance. These meetings are the places to go, boys, and register your kick, get enlightened on what is going on, etc. H. A. Spring, a new man, assigned second Van Cortlandt Park tower. Mr. Crowley, second Elmsford, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. Keating pending bids; none re- ceived; assigned to W. C. Applegate. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 591 We all extend hearty congratulations to Bro. and Mrs. J. H. Ingham, although the announce- ment comes late. Bro. Strever, second Millwood, and Bro. Ing- ham, who formed a company for unloading coal there, after the first week’s business went into the hands of receivers. Mr. Brown, agent Yorktown Heights, bid in first there. Yorktown Heights agency has hot yet been advertised. Bro. Tuttle is still on the new job. Bro. Wall relieved Bro. McMahon, agent Car- mel, for the first of the 1913 vacations. Bro. McMahon has moved to Mahopac. Bro. Bird, agent Croton Lake, has resigned. “Boomer.” Hudson Division — Our new local chairman, Bro. F. P. Fraleigh, will make a good one if the boys will only stick by him. Bro. Fraleigh goes to the convention at Baltimore, with Bro. A. A. Smith as alternate. We are very much grieved to learn of the death of Bro. M. Smith, agent at Schodack, an old and highly-respected member of our Order, and the whole family have our deepest sympathy. Bro. F. B. Smith is covering the agency there. Local Chairman Fraleigh and General Chairman Morey, in New York March 22 d on business, at- tended the Electric Division meeting at 125th street that night, and had a most delightful time. Bro. Bassett has returned to Tivoli, after his leave of absence. Bro. Sutherland, relief agent, is now at Osca- wana station. Mr. Poplet covered first “BU” while Bro. Fra- leigh went over that road getting new members. The committee will soon be going in. Keep after the nons and don’t forget to send in the news. I did not get any notes this month. A. A. S., Div. Cor. Buffalo Division — Bro. J. T. Farrell was elected local chairman of this division by a majority of eleven votes over Bro. O. A. Siehl. We hope that as soon as the firemen come to some satisfactory settlement the management will meet our committee. Bro. J. C. McLaughlin, second S. S. 65, was relieved by Bro. J. H. Ricker, Mr. Langford fill- ing in at 61-A. J. P. Currie relieved Bro. P. Furmidge, third S. S. “Erie 2,” filled in on second, and also re- lieved Bro. F. J. Rhoades at L. L. Bro. C. Steigman, third S. S. “H,” off ten days owing to illness, relieved by Bro. C. Sanford, second, and he by Bro. J. S. Grice. Mr. Lang- ford is on second S. S. “F.” Bro. B. T. Wilson, first S. S. “Erie 3,” re- signed, now with the Buffalo Bolt Works at North Tonawanda, relieved by J. G. Malouf on bid. Bro. Ashenback, second “Eric 2,” on sixty days* leave, trying his hand in the maintaining gang at North Tonawanda, relieved by T. A. Cruise. J. Ennis, tower A Lockport, bid in LaSalle agency. F. A. Imson to S. S. “B” second. Bro. F. Bishop has returned, after thirty days’ absence, to S. S. “C.” Bro. G. H. Vallett, off a few tricks at S. S. “B.” relieved by A. Ganskow. Bro. II. A. Seeley, S. S. 4 7, who went to Los Angeles, Cal., and J. F. Sautter, first S. S. “C,” who went to San Gabriel, Cal., last fall, have resigned, and will remain there. Cert. 710. West Shore R. R. Division — Bro. Henderson, second Fultonville, while off with the mumps, was relieved by Bro. Lee, relief agent. Bro. Reardon was at “CA” nights, vice Bro. Station, on vacation, Bro. Ayres, third Indian Castle, off sick, Bro. Haight relieving. Bro. George Crasley and wife have returned from sight-seeing on the coast. The phones are to be put in service about May 1st, with three new dispatchers. Bro. Brewster, first Amsterdam, and Bro. Harter, first S. S. 24, are in line for promotion. Good news. Bro. Lawson bid in first S. S. 26, relieved by Bro. Garry on first S. S. 20, on bid, and he by Bro. Sutherland on first S. S. 19. Let’s get the committee after the officials, and have Amsterdam, Fultonville, Canajoharie and South Little Falls put on an eight-hour basis. Get after the nons. They can afford to get an up-to-date as well as we can. Names, addresses and reasons for not joining furnished upon appli- cation to undersigned. Don’t forget our motto: “No card, no favors.” Cert. 2436. Ontario Division, West of Osxnego — Mr. Sharer, from Ransoraville, bid in Webster. Bro. Hewitt retired to farming. We are sorry to lose him. Our new brother, Jones, is at North River. Telegrapher Brown, clerk from Oswego freight office, is now helper at Fruitland. Relief Agent O’Brien recently relieved the agent and operator at Williamson a few days. The boys at Williamson and the new agent at Webster should get up to date. “No card, no favors.” Morton agency is up for bids, a temporary va- cancy. I wish all the members west of Oswego would mail me, as soon as convenient, their names and certificate numbers opposite, so that I may know just who are up to date. It is impossible for me to get over the division and see each man per- sonally. I also would appreciate it very much if each brother would advise me of all changes they know of by the twentieth of each month. Then we can have a nice write-up every month. 1 have no other way of learning the changes. Digitized by LiOOQle

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592 The Railroad Telegrapher. Our general committee is to meet the manage- ment as soon as matters have been settled with the firemen, who got in ahead of us. Bro. C. C. Brewster, first at Philadelphia, N. Y., died at Wolcott on March 14th, leaving a wife and one daughter. He was formerly at Water- town Jet. and in the dispatcher's office at Water- town, and also worked at Wolcott and other points on this division. He could not become a mem- ber of the mutual benefit department on account of his health. I wish all the brothers would write Mrs. Brewster a word of sympathy. 1 know it would be greatly depreciated. Get after the nons and mail their applications to Local Chairman Bidwell at Wolcott. He will do the rest. Div. Coa. Harlem Division — Bro. Rubin visited friends in New Haven re- cently. Mr. O’Brien got three days and the train bag- gageman a reprimand for letting a safe fall from a baggage car to the platform and coming in con- tact with the third rail. “CO” up for bids, $62.50; Bro. Marion resigned. Mr. Birchard awarded “BK” second; Mr. Moore resigned. Bro. Brower has accepted a position as stenog- rapher in the superintendent’s office. We all wish him success. Pass your journal along and let the nons see what's going on. Remember, “No card, no favors,” when that confirmed non working with you or at the next station asks you to put yourself out to accom- modate him. Teach the “hardshells” and "knock- ers” that our favors arc for our friends. Not a scratch from any brother south of "BV” this month. Send in the items for "BV” and help me out. Don’t forget the meeting every second Wednes- day morning and fourth Saturday evening at Twelfth, near Bank building, Lexington, corner Last 125th street. You are the loser if you don’t attend. “CE,” Div. Cor. Electric Division — The car department in general has been ad- vised of a general increase of approximately four per cent. While conversing with a non recently, he said: "That won’t include us; ‘we’ will get ours with the new schedule.” I asked him who the "we” were, but he had to catch his train, which had already started. Circular No. 103 says, "Agents failing to an- swer the Western Union wire promptly,” etc. I am going to have it extended to the baggage room and freight house on the loop “scheme.” Bro. Long, an old-timer from the New Haven, contemplates working on the Electric or Harlem Divisions. Bro. Hcrschfield is trying the strong-arm job at Hartsdale, smashing trunks, one-day limit. Bro. Collins took “BP” for a tour through the shady lanes of Bronxville and “RO” recently, stopping at the Gramatan for dinner. Bro. Berrin, first “WM,*” has moved from “NY.” Bro. Rubin makes one trip a week to “NY” for his health. He is improving rapidly. Bro. Brower has accepted a position as clerk in Superintendent Wilson’s office, resigning as assistant “WY.” Bro. Fennessey is hot foot after the nons, trying hard to capture the three where he resides. Floyd Birchard, son of “Mr.” Birchard, the “wireless expert” at “NW” first, has been awarded "BK” second. Both hold up to dates in the Wakefield Sunday school. Why not in the O. T.? “Boomer.” CARD OF THANKS. Mr. L. W. Quick and Members O. R. T.: The family of the late Arthur F. Rafter wish to thank the O. R. T. for the payment of insurance policy and also for the flowers sent at the time of our loss- Sincerely, K. M. Rafter. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the brothers, through the jour- nal, for the kindness, many favors and beautiful floral offering at the time of my wife’s death, all of which are very greatly appreciated. It is a great comfort at this time to know you have such friends. C. F. Zimmerman, Cert. 1351. Norfolk & Western Ry. Norfolk Division — Having been elected local chairman of this divi- sion, I wish to sincerely thank the brothers for their support, and trust that every member on the division will aid me in properly discharging the duties of the position. When you are dis- criminated against in any way, I will be glad to be taken into your confidence and try to right any wrong that has been inflicted on you through a violation of our agreement. I have been told of discrimination against some of our members in payment of overtime in connection with special calls. Now, brothers, if you do not write me when you are unjustly treated, I will have no way of knowing of -the discrimination. If all the boys will help me out, wc will have the membership on this division working in har- mony in a few months, and when your general committee meets again next fall I am confident that this division will show as loyal a membership as can be found in this country. It has been my aim at all times to promote harmony and good feeling among our brothers, and do all I could to discourage "knockers” and peace disturbers. So, brothers, let all of us be frank with each other, especially with your local chairman. Do not kick outside your organization, thereby creat- ing the impression with other railroad organiza- tions that you have an inefficient set of officers. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 593 Get together, brothers, and let us cut down the non list on this division, and drink (ice water) to the health and good fellowship of each other. Drop me any locals of interest. Fraternally, Geo. C. Cabaniss, Local Chairman. Norfolk Division Notes — Bro. Wallace, of the dispatcher’s office, bid in third Farmville, and Bro. Ellington bid in sec- ond Rougemont. S. B. Davis, second Farmville, took in the inauguration, relieved by Bro. Cushwa. Sister F. B. Fitzgerald, first Moran, off several months, relieved by Bro. R. Herring, with Bro. Fitzgerald on second and Bro. Craig on third. Bro. Roger O. Walker is relieving Bro. R. J. Wells, third Possum, awhile. Ex-Bro. Farrar goes to Tuggle third, Bro. Leet, of Yadkin second, on east end, relieving him cn James second on bid, 'so he can be at home. Congratulations. Bro. Carroll, Tuggle third, bid in second High Bridge. Bro. C. M. Payne, we are glad to hear, has been reinstated and is back on High Bridge first. Bro. Heath, first “OA” tower Estes, while off to be operated on, is being relieved by Bro. Ter- rien, extra. Bro. Tcrrien made his debut as an orator at New Bohemia, speaking at an entertainment given by the school league, of which he is a member. There is some talk of Appomattox being cut back in as a three-man job. There are many conjectures as to how double tracking over High Bridge is going to be done. There is a “regular city” down there now. Labor- ers and surveyors are arriving daily. I wish the brothers would take a little more interest in this work, so that we may have a good write-up every month. Div. Cor. Norfolk Divison East of Crewe — There is plenty of work for the extra men. Take your vacation early, boys, and avoid the rush. Brothers, get after the nons floating around without a card. One of them was recently dis- charged for sleeping on duty. “A word to the wise is sufficient.” Take the hint, brothers, and keep your eyes open. Bro. Elam is back from his bridal tour. He is being relieved by Bro. D. T. Terrien. Bro. Woodruff violated the eight-hour law re- cently by holding hands with one of the fair sex after hours. Div. Cor. Michigan Central R. R. Telegraphers are scarce on this road now, and it is almost impossible to get a leave of absence. We would like to see a few good, steady men come to this road from some of the non scheduled roads and from some of the surrounding roads where poor schedules exist and thereby help them- selves and show the other fellows that they must come up on their schedules. Night Ticket Agent Jones, at Niles, off a few days on account of his father’s death, was re- lieved by soon-to-be Bro. Lindsey, who also re- lieved Bro. Culkins, general chairman, first Albion tower, while in Detroit on committee business. Lindsey later relieved Bro. Rosenbrook at Onon- daga, several days, and then went to Pinconning nights. » Bro. Martin, at Barron Lake, was off a few days with an injured foot, and his office had to be closed, owing to scarcity of men. Bros. Wholihan and Cavanagh have moved to Jackson. About thirty-five attended the meeting there on March ist, including several agents, dis- patchers and towermen. The attendance from the main line was very small. Would like to see you brothers all there. It’s worth the sleep you lose going home to hear the speeches. Bro. Boylan, agent Concord, off sick a few days, was relieved by Bro. Nowlin, who just re- ported for work after being off several weeks on account of being accidentally shot in the leg while hunting. Later Bro. Kitchen, who bid in Findley agent-telegrapher position, relieved him, and he went on his own trick. Bro. Kilbern went to Charlotte second nights, vacated by Bro. Kitchen, relieved by Bro. Sears on second Marshall nights until regular man assigned. Bro. Hubbard, who later bid it in, re- turned to Hastings as night ticket agent and bag- gageman, and Bro. Palmer, Augusta nights, then bid it in. Bro. Morse has returned to first Battle Creek nights from his vacation South and in California. He and Mrs. Morse had a fine trip. Mr. Douglas, extra ”SF” Jackson, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. H. C. Fitch, returned to the road recently and now on night report there. Bro. Cummins is relieving Bro. O’Hearn, second main line, and Bro. Carter is relieving the dis- patchers on their one-day vacations. Bro. Wicks recently relieved Bro. Case, Air Line days. Bro. Wicks’ wife is seriously ill from a recent opera- tion. We hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. Northrop, second nights Niles, while at- tending a funeral, was relieved by Bro. Sears. Augusta, 3 p. m. to midnight, is now up for bids, paying $55. The salary there is a little lower than some such jobs on account of its being overlooked in the last schedule proceedings. Bro. Steve Wholihan, agent Augusta, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. Palmer, and he on nights by O. E. Smith, later relieved, owing to illness, by Bro. Sears. Bro. Taplcy was on Marshall second night hours during transfers. Bro. Kitchen bid in Leonidas when Bro. Chap- man went to Fabius, and Bro. Gillett bid in Find- ley. Bro. Chapman was unable to secure a house at Fabius and is living at Three Rivers. Bro. Doc Strofield, agent at Snyder for many years, who died recently, was well known and liked by all who knew him, and we all mourn his loss. The agent at Comstock bid in Snyders, and Comstock is bulletined. Digitized by CiOOQle

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594 The Railroad Telegrapher. Second night hours at Niles have been changed from i a. m. to io a. m. back to 12 midnight and 9 a. m. Figures have been submitted to the gen- eral superintendent for approval for an addition to the main building for a telegraph office on the ground floor there. You 12-hour brothers, be sure to get in your applications for relief this month, -to insure your getting paid if not relieved. The present schedule states that you must apply for relief, or you will not be allowed pay in lieu of vacation. Please send in a few items for the write-up. We can always have a good one if you will drop us a line when you have any news. “JTN.” West Division — I sometimes wonder if the prefix “Mr." is in- tended as respect or pity for those poor habitual drones who, month after month, and year after year, are sucking the honey from the hive of progress built and filled by the many workers and supporters of the organization. What a world of privation and starvation this would be if we depended upon the efforts of these non-progressive drones to advance the cause from which they now draw their subsistence, instead of being fed by their fellow workmen while their consciences remain as tough as the hide of a rhinoceros, not permitting even the sting of shame to penetrate them. The writer, personally, has a feeling of sympa- thy for them, for I believe their consciences will yet come to life and enable them to see that they have never done anything to promote the welfare of their profession. They can not expect to be treated with any consideration when they place themselves in such a position among their craft. How can they look a fellow-worker in the face or speak to him without a blush of shame after all these years they have been feeding out of his hand. If we were all of the same warped and selfish disposition as they, what would we teleg- raphers be doing now. I hope these habitual nons will soon be con- vinced that they have been wrong in withholding their financial support from those who have been and are today working to better their conditions, and hand in, with an application blank, the very small amount necessary for a card out of the many dollars the O. R. T. has been handing them each year, thereby regaining the respect of their fellowmcn. Bro. Findle, a new addition to No. 16, relieved Bro. Palmer at Glendora agency, who bid in Frankfort agency. Mr. Tone bid in Michigan City nights. Mr. Bradford, who will soon be with us, re- lieved Mr. Herrington, first St. Joe, who bid in second *’KI)” Kensington, and later resigned. Mr. Ilershey is on third Joliet, recently opened. Bro. Brockmiller, agent Porter, has resigned, relieved on bid by Mr. Glover, and he on first Galien on bid by Bro. Carlson, third being filled by Mr. Cripe, a new man. Bro. Borsos, Mackinaw Division, bid in second “KD” Kensington, which raises the purity of that office to 66 2-3 per cent Mr. Ward has gone to second New Buffalo. Bro. Van Riper, third "KD,” off several days with a sprained ankle, was re- lieved by Mr. Parker. Bro. Pcrkey was re-elected local chairman by acclamation, a very decided expression of our appreciation and approval of his past work. Our dispatchers are all on their regular tricks again, having abandoned their tours on the ob- servation car of the way freight until the return of the balmy days. We will be glad to see them out again, as they are all of the right kind, from chief down. Cert. 4S7- Saginaw and Mackinaw Divisions — Mr. Sherrard relieved Bro. Hill, second Zil- waukee, while he was relieving Bro. Nowak at Henderson, off a week on account of sickness. Bro. Hill later relieved Bro. R. B. Van Scoter at Zilwaukee, while off on account of sickness and death of his mother at Concord. Bro. Porter was relieved by Mr. Jones on third Saginaw Gen Ave., while relieving at “DI” Bay City, Mr. Price going to Mason second. Mr. Jones later went to second St Charles. Bro. Flood, of Wenona, is relieving at “DI” Bay City while the extra dispatchers were relieving the regulars. Bro. Higgins, second Wolverine, bid in first Lansing. Bro. Dorriel, first Gaylor, bid in second Lansing, and Bro. Burwell, out of the service several months, bid in first Rives Jet Bro. Thoms, relief agent, was relieving at Leslie recently, Bro. Clements taking in the sights around Port Huron. Bro. R. R. Smith has moved in his new house. The heavy wind storm March 21st did lots of damage to wires and delayed trains on all divisions. Will some of the boys on the north end please send in a few items each month? Bro. Pettit, at Saginaw Gen Ave., expects to take another trip to Boston as soon as he can get relieved. Bros. Wescott and DeWatera are now with the G. T. at Saginaw and Detroit. Bro. C. R. Cady, our local chairman, has been appointed ticket agent at Lansing, having been at that station for the last thirteen years. We con- gratulate him upon his advancement and wish him success. Bro. C. R. Cady has made a whirlwind record for bringing in the nons, nearly making the Saginaw and Mackinaw Divisions solid. We are sorry to lose him as our local chairman. Bro. Kendrick, of the L. S. & M. S., is relieving on second Lansing until Bro. Dorriell, who bid it mi, gets settled. Bro. S. B. Cook, of the D. & M., was on third Lansing while Bro. G. H. Wagner was working first, and spent ten days with his folks at Detroit and Saginaw. Bro. Dr. C. H. Swan, of Cassopolis, paid the Lansing boys a few hours’ visit recently. W. B. Davis, of the G. T., went to second “DX” one day and then resigned. Too much of a roast for him. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 595 Bro. Ramsey, of Sterling, is relieving at Lake Orion. He would like to spend the summer there. Extra Dispatcher Bro. Geo Stokes, who has been dispatching D. & M. trains on second East Tawas for a month, has taken his place in line again on the old M. C. Waters opened as a three-trick office owing to heavy traffic, later closed as a night office, owing to the scarcity of men. Bro. S. B. Cook, second Waters, has gone to St. Louis, Mich., on account of the death of his father. Bro. R. Stokes, third Waters, relieved Bro. Redding, Frederic days, while off sick. Don’t forget those few nons on the north end who are on the wrong aide of the fence. If you need any assistance we will gladly help you boost them over. “The Boys." Pennsylvania Lines East. Baltimore Division — The joint meeting held at the Y. M. C. A. building, Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday, March 18th, was a hummer. Bro. H. B. Perham, president of the Order, made the principal address of the evening. His remarks were enlightening to all, showing us what progress the organization was making over the country, and were very much enjoyed. The other speakers were Bro. J. F. Miller, gen- eral chairman, and Bro. G. E. Nightingale, general secretary and treasurer P. R. R.; Bro. W. E. Frasher, general secretary and treasurer B. & O.; Bros. T. E. Fidler and T. W. Truitt, members of P. R. R. general committee, and Bros. C. B. Pierce, D. J. McGrath and F. F. Sullivan, of the B & O. committee. We hope to arrange these joint meet- ings oftener in the future, and get together and discuss matters of interest to us all. All our members on this division, with two or three exceptions, have paid up their dues. This is the way to assist in reaching the goal — each doing^ his little part. Our worthy brother, Josiab Beshore, of Cly, Pa., died very suddenly recently, and Bro. J. E. Smith, of York, Pa., lost his wife. We extend our sympahty to the bereaved ones. Bro. R. E. Lloyd has been ill for some time but is back at his post again. A few of the men on our division were affected by the increase given the past month. Keep at it, boys, we will eventually get what is coming to us if we stand up like men. The convention committee have about completed plans for the entertainment of the delegates and friends who will be here during the convention. All should take advantage of the opportunity and visit the Grand Division at least once during the sessions. It will give you a chance to meet rep- resentatives from all over the country and learn the conditions on other roads. If you have not contributed yet you should do so at once and thereby enable the committee to give the best possible entertainment. Several changes have taken place during the past month on the division on account of the death of Bro. Beshore. Look after the new men going out on the divi- sion and see that they have a card. “Karl." Sunbury Division — An interesting meeting was held at Pottaville, March 19th, at 3:00 p, m., Bros. Vandling and Wenrich making the addresses. The boys on the Pottsville end are stickers in view of the fact that they have always been within the range of the enemy’s fire. The wonderful increase of wages that the com- pany have been forecasting since last August when it put before the public that it was already treating with a committee of telegraphers and that adjust- ments would be made which would satisfy the men, called for $75,000 per year. This increase divided by the twelve months in the year gives $6,250 per month to be equally divided under twenty-five superintendents under the lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie, that is if all were treated alike $250 apiece. How far will that result on the various divisions? As it has been remarked, the com- pany wanted us to favor it last fall while the strike vote was being taken, but when the majority of the men who elected a chairman by their vote, and only asked for the same privilege as has been afforded the other organizations, it was refused; yet the majority of the large trunk lines and small line have contracts with our organization. The" telegrapher fails to realize that he has nothing to lose and all to gain. Some think that tower or switch box they work in is a paradise. Look at the other various occupations in life where raises in pay are secured annually It is time to wake up from this trance, and instead of mumbling and grovelling over the few cents it costs to join, get busy and help get what will be a grand victory if we will all do our part. Bro. Jarrctt, third at “WO" tower, saved two trains getting a bump. This is where the low- priced man comes in when the high-paid one falls down. I hope Bro. Jarrett gets credit for his deed. I wish to thank those who have shown their con- fidence in me by electing me again. I ask your support and I will do what is right for the teleg- raphers. I am glad to say that the situation is growing brighter every day in our favor, and with a little more patience we will soon win the victory we have been looking for since last fall. The new Industrial Congressional Commission Board has the right to look into relations between organized labor and capital with a view of settling any difficulties that arise and make a report of such cases to congress. It may prove a source of relief in the near future. Bro. E. W. Trexler, now at Spofford, Tex., has been corresponding recently with some of the brothers here. Fred Lewis, of Boyd, has resigned to enter into business. The boys are dropping out one by one as other avenues offer better inducements. Ckrt. it. Digitized by C,ooQle

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596 The Railroad Telegrapher. Harrisburg Division — The boys in Harrisburg and vicinity are begin- ning to wake up from their six-year trance and have now become convinced of the honesty, integ- rity and fidelity of our worthy officers of the O. R. T., of what they have accomplished and what they are doing now. The nons and the ex-members, originally with the O. R. T., are coming back to the fold with a rush this month, and the prospects are even brighter for next month. Our dues are very low compared with the other railroad brother- hoods, and the insurance is the best in this country. Bro, S. S. Crist has the middle trick at Marys- ville yardmaster’s office. Bro. C. S. Melcher, our worthy chairman, has been assigned to Rockville, the most lucrative posi- tion in the Harrisburg yard. N. E. Stoner has been assigned to the Shocks Mills, ii to 7 trick. Bros. J. B. Johnson and D. Stine, the old re- liables, arc on the 7 to 3 tricks, and H. H. Musaer the 11 to 7 at “MQ." Bro. E. A. Hartwick, displaced at "DO,” is now on "BI” first. C. S. Buffington is station master’s telegrapher at Harrisburg, 3 to 11 trick. VV. A. Bowman is in the superintendent’s office at "UD.” J. S. Leyder, 3 to 1 1 trick at "MQ,” is thinking of the farm as spring draws nigh. The farm seems to be Jim’s paradise. Bro. W. C. Kruger bid in "DO” first. Bro. P. F. Reynolds is on the 11 to 7 trick and VV. W. Shope the 3 to 11 trick there. H. W. Heidelbaugh, yardmaster’s telegrapher on "MX” first, is the proud father of a big boy. Bro. A. B. Hambright has bid in No. 6 relief, confined to Harrisburg, Enola and Marysville yards. Bro. VV. G. Krall is at "BG” Collins. "Bill” is an adept fisherman. He is no doubt familiar with the fisherman’s poem. "Veracity.” "The fisherman riseth early in the morn, he disturbeth the whole household, mighty are his preparations, he goeth forth full of hope, he returneth filled with strong drink, and the truth is not in him.” To write once again for the O. R. T. journal affords me unalloyed pleasure. Any news or happenings along the division from any fellow brother will be gladly accepted. Let us have a good write-up next month. "VVX.” Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions- — All Members Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions: This is to advise you that I have the honor of announcing my re-election as your local Chairman for the next two years, and also have been elected to represent your interests at the Baltimore con- vention which convenes May 12, 1913. 1 trust I shall be of even greater assistance to the mem- bership during the ensuing term than I have been in the past. May I ask for your hearty co- operation in the great work at hand? No chairman can do effective work unless he has all of the men back of him, working together for the common cause of bettering working conditions. I regret to learn that some few of our members have been disciplined. I hope each member will not only do his or her part in performing their duty to the organization but to the company as well. Keep the bulletin board clean as far as the telegraphers are concerned. If there is anything you would like to have done at the convention I would be glad to have your wishes in the matter. I trust you will have faith enough in your representative to not send him instructed, as something unforeseen may de- velop that may change matters, which would put him in a most embarrassing position if he were sent there instructed. I assure you I will do all in my power to represent your interests. In regard to our future advancement from an organization standpoint all that is necessary is that you continue to have explicit faith in your general committee and our honorable, worthy presi- dent, H. B. Perham, who have our case well in hand, and in the near future the long delay will be fully explained to all of you and to your entire satisfaction. Pay no attention to outside rumors and gossip, and when any information is wanted write to your representative, who will be glad to give you a prompt reply. It would not be to our best interests to go into details as to what has and is being done at present, so I ask that you have faith in your representative and continue along the same lines as you have been doing, and there will be no cause to complain. I congratulate you upon the noble manner in which you paid your semi-annual dues the past term, and am more than pleased to say that never before have they been paid up so promptly. This is true of the entire system, and on every division new members have been enrolled. The Williams- port and Susquehanna Divisions have never before been in such fine shape. I feel proud of you and wish I could grasp the hand of each one of you as I congratulate you from the fullness of my heart for your loyalty, sincerity and honesty of purpose. VVe have taken in new members every month during the past fifteen months, and a num- ber of applications are assured for the month of April. ' There is a large number of new men on the new roster, and it is your duty to do all you can to assist in getting them in the organization. Fee for April £6.75, pays up to the end of the term June 30, 1913- Keep me posted on the names and addresses of new men continually coming on the division, whether they hold a card or not. This is very important. Please be more prompt in giving a reply to any correspondence you may receive, as your tardiness only holds back the work. You should be, and I believe you are, proud of your organization, and if those who continue to remain on the outside would let us reason together they would all come in and help to build up the organization that represents their interests, for as Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 597 sure as light dispels darkness, the day is fast approaching when they will all awaken to the truth and be glad to run for shelter, which can only be found within the ranks of the ever-growing Order of Railroad Telegraphers. We shall continue our struggles along the same honorable lines in the future as in the past, so let every -every member do his or her part and give the company the best of service possible and victory shall eventually be ours. With best wishes and kind regards to one and all. Yours fraternally, A. C. Galas, L. C. Renovo Division — To Members Renovo Division: Every local chairman upon taking office, I be- lieve, expresses or entertains the thought at least, of accomplishing some good for the organization during his administration, therefore I hope you will render me all the assistance you can towards building it up on this division. Without cast- ing any reflection on any one, conditions here are not what they should be. Every member knows this and should all take a greater interest indi- vidually and collectively for their betterment. While matters are not so bad as they used to be, there is still lots of room for improvement. Our salaries are extremely low. While almost all the other employes have been raised or are about to be raised, ours remain unchanged, and respon- sibilities arc being taken from others and placed on us. Our committee recently sought an audi- ence with the management, and besides refusing to hear it the members thereof were dismissed * from the service, but when the engineers and firemen requested an interview it was granted. The engineers have had their hearing and the fire- men are having their’s now. Next will conic the trainmen, but when our turn comes we will be notified that the game is over. The committees of every railroad labor or- ganization on the P. R- R- lines except the one representing the telegraphers are admitted to the general manager’s office in Philadelphia. All local chairmen except those representing the telegraph operators are received by the local superintendents, and their under officials. Why? Simply because the other committees arc backed up by a solid organization. No corporation increases the salary of its em- ployes or listens to their grievances out of pure gratitude, this is contrary to human nature. They only do so when forced to it. If we want our committee respected by our employer and our wages increased and better working conditions wc must build up our organization. When we shall have perfected our machinery, then we will have won the victory; so the sooner we accomplish this the better for us. Let this serve as a call to action, let every member take a personal interest in getting the non-members into the ranks. It is by this method and only this that we can win. Box 336, Wilcox, Penn. J. F. Manx; L. C. Renovo Division, East End — Bro. L. R. Burlingame, second “KZ” Kane, bid in third “BU" Rathbun, vice Mr.' Emig, who bid in second "HR” Shintown. We are all pleased to learn that Bro. T. A. McIntyre, second "UK," has moved his wife from the Ridgway Hospital to his home at Johnsonburg, where she has been seriously ill with typhoid fever for six weeks. We all wish her a speedy recovery. Sister R. Fisher, of Johnsonburg Postal, has been transferred to the Emporium Postal office, relieved by Miss Nettie Williams, of Pittsburg. Sister Brink, “BE," of the message job at "AD" Ridgway, is again on the sick list, relieved by Bro. C. C. Johnson of Renovo. Wc hope to see her back with us soon. Bro. J. F. Sullivan, former division correspond- ent, chicken expert, writer and relief telegrapher schedule No. 2, has resigned and gone to the C. P. R. The C. P.’s gain is our loss, and wc wish him success. We predict a dispatcher’s chair for him in the near future. His daughter Miss Ruth, at- Ludlow, has also resigned to join him. The C. P. looks good to our boys. We hope they won’t all leave, we need some good men here. Bro. G. C. Blassey, second “BU," bid in relief schedule No. 2. March tst, about 4 P- m., "KG" tower Sinnc- mahoning caught fire and the wires all went up. Bro. Chester A. Smith went down stairs to inves- tigate, and finding the interior ablaze was unable to check the flames owing to a high wind. The tower and all its contents were destroyed. Bro. Sullivan’s departure caused a vacancy in the O. R. T. orchestra, which will be filled by Bro. Blassey, who will sing bass. A new recruit has also been added, Bro. R. F. I'rampton, second Scahonda, who for several years played solo cor- net in different large bands in this section of the country has fished his instrument out of the attic, and the orchestra is improving every day. I wish to thank Bro. l-rampton for news con- tributed this month. I wish to caution all members and self- respecting telegraphers to be on their guard against Grant Vought, extra telegrapher. He is probably being encouraged by people in Renovo in the roll he is playing. Give him a wide berth. It will not be long before he falls into his own ditch, as is usually the- case with such fellows. W. S. Barnes, Div. Cor. Renovo Division, West End — Bro. Jos Jordan, first “SM” Erie, has moved his family there from Garland. The tower at "SM" has been moved 150 feet west of its for- mer location and a seven lever interlocking ma- chine installed. I. J. Way, extra, bid in third there. Belle Valley will probably have a new tower and an up-to-date interlocking plant installed in the near future. Bro. A. C. Minter, who recently bid in first there, contemplates purchasing a motor cycle. A. C. True, bid in second. Digitized by LiOOQle

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598 The Railroad Telegrapher. Business between Kric and Irvineton has dropped off considerable since the movement of C. P. R. coal has stopped. Bro. L. D. Kerr, extra, bid in second Jackson. F. P. Brown has returned to first Waterford, after six weeks’ illness, relieved by Extra James, who also relieved Bro. M. R. Hammel, third Sheffield, while on the sick list. Briggs “Ham Factory” at Youngsville was de- stroyed by fire March ist; new quarters have been taken up in the I. O. O. F. building and Prof. (?) Briggs is still on the hunt for his smoked hams. Bro. W. Hovis, third Garland, spent his relief day at Erie; Bro. Murray spent his with friends in Titusville, and Bro. C. L. Price, first Irvineton, spent his at Kellettville, looking after his inter- ests on the S. & T. Ry. Sister Josie Teeple, third Kane, B. & O., was an Irvineton visitor March nth. Miss E. V. Hanley, second “FN” Warren, in Washington during inaugural week, visited Phila- delphia and New York on her return trip, re* lieved by Mr. James. Bro. Harry Vance, second “OD” Erie, has taken his son La Mont to a Warren sanitarium for his health. We wish him a speedy recovery. Miss L. M. Hamaker, second “KN” Ludlow, spent her relief day with her parents at Renovo. Ruth Sullivan, third Ludlow, has resigned to join her father in Canada. Third “KN” now on bul- letin. Mr. Daugherty, first Preston, visited Si Johnson at Ludlow on his relief day. Bros. Griskey and Barner, second and third Preston have a new 60 H.-P. Lozier roadster for use between Kane and “PR” tower. Bro. W. G. Wade was a recent Falls Creek visitor. Bro. F. W. Crawford, second “KZ” Kane, has returned from a month’s visit with Bro. Foster, formerly at Wilcox, now chief of Savannah, Ga. office of the A. C. L. Bro. Crawford’s health was greatly improved by the trip. I wish to thank Bros. Roberts of Schedule No. 4 and Wade of No. 3, for news contributed this month. About ten 110ns on this division will soon be brothers and sisters. That old spirit is awakening and at the rate they are coming in we will be solid in less than a year. The result of the recent election was: Local chairman — Bro. J. F. Mann, 17; R. E. Rosen- krans, 15. Delegate — C. L. Price, 18; B. J. Kane, 15. Alternate — W. S. Earner, 17; R. N. Connely, 15- W. S. Barner, Bo* 373» Kane, Pa. Div. Cor. Mon. Division — Local Chairman Bro. G. Z. Stover lias been on sick list but we are glad to say that he is able to be at work again. IIe has changed his place of residence from Homestead to West Elizabeth, Pa. Extra Dispatcher Eagan is relieving the other dispatchers. Bro. Kasten is now on second “OB.” Bro. Adler is still in the South for his health. We hope for his speedy recovery. Brothers and sisters, don’t forget to pay your dues and get that little card we all feel so proud to cjtrry. Every one get an application from some non this month. There is no reason why we should not be solid on this division. Every one send some items to Bro. Stover for a write-UR in the journal every month not later than the 20th. Cert. 1583. Elmira Division — Brother E. M. Somers, Col. X Roads third, is now' on “YD” second, and Mr. Wise, of the train service, who is not a telegrapher, on third. First and second there were recently advertised as new positions. Bro. and Sister Furman, of Snediker, are go- ing into the automobile business. All the “ops.” wish them success. Bro. H. C. Jones spent his last relief day in Rochester. It is now Bro. R. F. Mantell of “SJ.” He found the time, place and money. He’s single and still looking for the girl. Only a few members have neglected to remit their current term dues. Don’t neglect this mat- ter, -brothers, it means much to you and others. You surely can not fail to see what organization means these days and you are aware of the fact that every organization depends upon the sup- port of it’s membership for it’s existence. Who will say that we haven’t invested well in this movement? Our welfare is insured for a little over a dollar a month. Bro. E. A. Johnson, our former local chair- man, is now basking “Under Southern Skies,” being employed in the Department of Justice, at Washington, D. C. “Ed.” is doing well and we rejoice. Bro. Mackerchar will be engaged later on to give the club boys lessons on the “Highland Fling.” Because of the inconvenience and train service, our brothers on the Sodus Bay Branch have not been able to attend the meetings lately. We are sorry and trust matters will so shape themselves in future that these boys can attend meetings. We assure the brothers, however, that we are pro- gressing, and if we can not do otherwise will ar- range lor meetings in their immediate territory. Now that spring has been ushered in, Bro. Cayward and his associates will no doubt polish up the mask and other paraphernalia and endeavor to give the people of Hall and vicinity “good" baseball. Bro. McLaughlin, of Penn Yan, handles the news dispatches up in that country like a veteran. He believes the “Pen* is mightier than the sword.” Can’t you write a little note to the other two “ops” there, Bill?” It’s Bro. G. T. Allen now. We give you the glad hand brother, and also congratulate Bro. E. C. McIntyre, who has walked the hot sands. \

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 599 Ten new members the past two months goes to show what can be accomplished with just a lit- tle bit of effort. Go after that non next to you and perhaps he will “trim his lamps.” Individual effort brings results in cases of this nature, ap- ply it whenever and wherever you can. There are a lot of good, well-meaning nons in our territory, who would be perfectly willing to affiliate with our great movement if they only knew the facts and the reasons. Give them both. Your local chairman advises he will hold meet- ings on the division frequently but that he ex- pects the membership to respond to the call for these meetings. Quite a little expense is gone to to arrange for meetings and members should ad- vertise them among themselves. You can not keep in touch with the movement if you do not attend the meetings. Bro. W. H. Eden has not been heard from for. a long time. Bro. E. J. Hesser, of the Erie, chairman of the committee of arrangements on the Chemung Teleg- raphers’ Club, accompanied by his wife, has been sojourning in the “Golden West” the past month. A number cf telegraphers have been disciplined lately for sleeping on duty. Mighty poor busi- ness! It not only defaces the service cards of those guilty of the offense, but it also works a hardship on the parties who represent the craft. Get your rest during your rest period, boys, and endeavor to render good service. The question is frequently passed: “What’s do ing?” There’s plenty doing. All you have to do is to pitch in and help those that are doing it. Don’t leave it all for one or two and think that because you have paid your dues and hold a card that you are relieved from any further ac- tion. If you wish the movement to succeed, you will assist in pushing it forward. Some of the south end boys have stated: “What's the use?” They are unwilling to enter into an agreement looking after their own wel- fare and give as an excuse that they can’t see the reason for doing so. This kind of talk must be expected from some; it signifies several things, one of which is the non-brotherhood spirit. How any fair-minded telegrapher can see anything detrimental in the organization movement is be- yond comprehension. Some have stated that “the Order isn’t run right.” About as much sense tJ that statement as there would be to a person moving to Canada or Mexico for the reason that he might be a republican and out of sorts with „ the present democratic administration. Cut out the petty grievances. Get in line and give us your views, your suggestions will be well taken. “Willy.” Trenton Division — Members Trenton Division: I hereby acknowledge my appreciation of the trust and confidence you have imposed in me by electing me your local chairman and delegate to the biennial convention. The position of local chairman is anything but a bed of roses, and being a non-salaricd position. it is not a very attractive one, but nevertheless a very important one, and must be filled by some- one, and in these stirring times this person should possess qualities of courage, straightforwardness, integrity and definite purpose. I trust I shall be able to measure up to this standard in the future, as I have tried to in the past. The members should not consider that in electing their local chairman their whole duty has been discharged, but rather that it has just begun. A hearty co-operation by each member with the local chairman will be productive of many good results. The opportunity for each member to exert himself on this division is great. Reinforcements are at hand, reach out and get them. The power to right the wrong is not wholly vested in the organization’s officials, as many appear to think, but the power to act and produce results lies with the men, and in our case it has been conceded by the manage- ment that the balance of power is vested in the nons. There’s your point of attack. Do your duty, get them. Opposition, strife, lack of harmony, dissension, are the products and weapons of the interests, who by perpetuating this condition will reap mo- mentary concessions. Unity and harmony build up. Strife and dissension pull down— always have, always will. Our organization has stood the test of time, with a long trail of successes, some of them as recent as yesterday. Why experiment with something doubtful? A good write-up in The Telegrapher from your home division is always eagerly sought after, and is very encouraging and entertaining, but this can only be accomplished by the members assisting the division correspondent. I have appointed Bro. W. T. Day, Lambertville, N. J., for Bel. Del. R. R., and hope to announce a correspondent for the lower end later. I appeal to you to take an interest in your organization’s welfare, and the reward will be sure. Yours fraternally, Frcnchtown, N. J. J. G. Simanton, L. C. Members Trenton Diirision — I wish to thank all members of this division for supporting me as a candidate for delegate to rep- resent them at the Baltimore convention, having lost by only one vote. Brothers, you will be well represented by Bro. J. G. Simanton, of Frenchtown, N. J. Yours fraternally, J. Harvey Austin, Jr. Trenton Division Notes — Now, brothers, pay up and get new members. We have a “cracker jack” local chairman. Let’s make the division solid. Help the ones who are helping you. “No cards, no favors.” Bro. Troutman’s little boy is very sick. Wc wish him a speedy recovery. Attend the meetings and make things interesting. We are thinking about having a banquet later on. Bro. Austin is a good-natured loser. Digitized by kjOOQle

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600 The Railroad Telegrapher. Boys, you should all be proud and willing to pay your $4. 50, even if you never get any better conditions, if you appreciate the eight hours the O. R. T. got you. If it hadn’t been for Bro. Perham. our worthy president, you would still he working twelve or thirteen hours a day or night. Come, boys, take hold now and show him your appreciation of what has been done for you. Pay up promptly, get the other brothers to do likewise, and keep incessantly after the nons. Bro. J. H. Austin, Jr., your assistant local chairman, will be glad to furnish you all the ap- plication blanks you can use, and assist you to put the nons in right. Bro. Hughes, of Spottswood, was a recent caller on Bro. Reeves at Edgewater Pk. Why did H. M. Smith drop out as soon as he landed in “CF” Camden office? Ce*t. 186. Trenton Division, North End — Bro. D. W. Smith, off several weeks with rheu- matism, was relieved by Mr. Halcombe. Bro. W. H. Salter was also on the sick list about a week, relieved by extras. We understand that a table is to be fitted up in one of the principal message offices on this division where the unemployed extra men are to be placed to teach telegraphy to a corps of students. After all extra men go to work it has been suggested that this stunt would just about fit the emergency man. The copiers having been taken out of “DS”. will probably cause a little shifting around again. The north end has the honor of electing the delegate to Baltimore in May. Bro. Simanton, who won out by one vote, was also elected local chairman for the entire Trenton Division. Give him ail the support you possibly can, brothers, and he will never fail you. Bro. Day was a recent Point Pleasant and Phila- delphia visitor. Bro. Gray, proprietor of the Warford House at Frenchtown, although out of the business for a number of years, still retains his membership in the O. R. T. Any brother with an up-to-date is sure of a rousing welcome at the Warford House, and nothing is too good for him. “Dary” sure knows how to serve “good eats.” Bro. Aughinbaugh was off several days owing to the illness of his grandfather at Haddonfield, X. J. A recent arrival has been diligently searching fur a partner to start a telegraph school in French- town, but without results. lie will have a hard time finding a self-respecting man to lend himself to such a calling. Things arc never so bad but what they could be worse, and this fellow seems inclined to want to make them worse. There are enough students now on the divisions. I under- stand this fellow once carried a card, but not in the O. R. T. No. 71 seems to be a “jonah” train for the telegraphers on this division, a number now serv- ing time on her account. Better have both eyes open when she is due and remember that a minute means a day or worse. Cert. 836. Trenton Division , Lower End — The boys on this part of the division remain as firm as ever and nearly all have paid their due?, which shows that they have the proper idea of sticking together, and that it will only be a ques tion of a short time when things will come our way, in spite of the junk “the whangs” have been handing out, especially the kind they handed me, which did not, and would not, go down, for I know how things have been going on in the past. I have traced out every assertion originating from them and in every instance have found that they were a tissue of falsehoods. The boys have gotten wise, and we can’t be roped in any more as some have been in the past, Mr. Moore, the genial and very obliging teleg- rapher with Mr. Holdeman, and others, enjoyed themselves pay day in Philadelphia. A match has been made between Mr. Moore and A. I. Kinsley to run a Marathon race of a mile. Betting, 10 to 1 on the winner, with the former as the favorite. We are glad to have our friend C. W. Wright, back again after being on the sick list for several months. About 150 section men, who went on a strike the first of March for more^ pay, have refused the company’s offer of 18 cents an hour, demanding 20 cents an hour. We arc watching the outcome with interest. C. H. Robinson, who went back in “CF” office for about a week, is now working relief schedule “C.” Div. Coa. West Jersey & Seashore Division — The following officers were elected for this divi- sion for the next two years: Local chairman, Bro. George E. Nightingale, Ncwfield, N. J., also elected delegate to the Baltimore convention, and Bro. H. F. Riley, of Seaville, alternate. We congratu- late these brothers on their successful election. The “big noise” in the Philadelphia papers about a certain committee going to see the man- agement and getting a big increase in wages did not say when it was to be given. That, we notice, was left blank. Chester Pancoast, (the supposed) chairman of the W. J. & S. Division, said that he only represented three men on this division, and they were all satisfied, so they did not get anything for this division. What will the others tell the dupes on the other divisions? Wait and see. Near dues time, funds low, newspaper noto- riety necessary. Therefore, a committee of twenty- eight was necessary to represent thirty members. The other two should have been taken along, so that Mr. Johnson could have seen the whole bunch; then none could feel slighted. The way the applications are coming in from former misled men is indeed encouraging. The few other dupes will no doubt soon get wise and affiliate with the only real and recognized organi- zation of our craft among other unions. Right always conquers in the end, and our committee deserves great credit for the way it has been working to plant the truth among those unfor- Digitized by C,ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 601 tunatcs who had been led astray through flowery promises which were never kept. Local Chairman Nightingale wishes to thank the boys for re-electing him to that office and also for his election as delegate to the next conven- tion, and will do all he can for them in future, as he has in the past. He can not cover the division as he would like to on account of his duties as secretary and treasurer, and asks that every man constitute himself a committee to collect dues and and get applications, and also to write him in regard to anything not fully understood, and he will gladly explain it satisfactorily. Proclaiming a “grouch” to everyone in sight or hearing gets no results, and repeating false ru- mors are detrimental and should be stopped. You can always find out the truth and have any appar-^ ent dissatisfathion explained by Bro. Nightingale, who will appreciate it if any brother or non will write him and state such cases plainly. Such letters will receive prompt replies. Mr. Andrews, of Mays Landing, is being re- lieved by Extra Evans. L. Spyes is now agent at South Vineland, vice De Haven, who went to Absecon, N. J. We are glad to note that Agent F. Smith is able to be out again, after a bad case of typhoid fever. The subscription circular sent over part of the division for him was liberally responded to. Agent Mendenhall, of Bennett, is on vacation, relieved by Extra Agent Bro. E. F. Goff. Relief schedules 2, 3, 5 and 6 are up for bid, Bro. Fitzgerald taking Westville, N. J., days, vice Bro. J. T. Hurley, who went to first Sewell, and Bro. Sofronski taking Sea Isle City, N. J., days, vice Bro. Lipschcr. L. T. Meredith, who bid in No. 2 relief sched- ule, was relieved by N. Libes, and went to third Winslow Jet. P. Delafrange bid in relief schedule No. 3. Remember: “No card, no favors.” Bro. Mottisher is now on second Sewell, his old job. Pedricktown, second at Atco and north end Bridgeton, and first West Haddonfield are up for bids. Pedricktown is from 4:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m., and pays $57 70, the prevailing rate on this divi- sion for selling tickets, working block, telegraph- ing and assisting the agent. P. L. Earley’s latest song is entitled, “Oh, Joe; Take Me to the Movies, Joe.” Wc arc sorry to learn that Bro. J. F. Miller may have to undergo another operation soon. Let us all try to work a little harder and show our appreciation for what Bro. Jasper has done and is still doing for us. It might make it a little easier for him. He keeps at it when not able to work, and when we don’t look out for our own interests, it worries him. We will have a meeting about April 10th, to instruct our delegates to the convention. Bro. Jones deserves credit for standing up for bis rights, and we all admire him for it. Div. Cob. CARD OF THANKS. La Jose, Pa., March 4, »9»3- We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the brothers, sisters and friends on the Bellwood and Cresson Divisions of the P. R. R. for their aid and sympathy and beautiful flowers during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter, Mar- garet Belle. Mr. and Mrs. Alex WoRsing. New York, Chicago A St. Louis R. R. Chicago District — Those who failed to attend the February meet- ing of the C. O. R. T. Club, at the Masonic Hall, in Chicago, missed a treat. We had brothers there from all over the United States and Canada. Bro. Quick, our grand secretary and treasurer, gave us a fine talk, full of good things that have happened and are going to happen. Mr. Kelso, one of the board of directors, and several chair- men from the different roads addressed the club. Among others present were the “Nickel Plate” delegation — Bros. Crisenbery, Holmes and myself. Bro. Avey could not find the meeting place, and went to the Victoria, where he found the chair- man of the B. & O. fixing up the owner and man- ager of the hotel with an up-to-date card, “putting one over” on Bro. Dal Jones right in his own domain. Brothers, don’t forget when coming to Chicago that you now have a brother owner of the Victoria Hotel and a genial fellow. Let’s all spend our money with him. Bro. “Criss” says that “there ain’t no such thing as a sea cow,” but wc 6aw one on State street, in a side show, and got our money’s worth, all right, which is a pretty hard thing to do on State street. Boys, any time you are in Chicago, go to the C. O. R. T. Club, and you surely will enjoy yourselves. But, first and last, we should watch Old Divi- sion 18, give it more of our attention, and make it a model division. We have the members, and all we need is to take an interest in the work. Grab every non who shows up and get together at Hammond again in the near future. Bro. L. H. Rieks relieved at east end double track ten days, later relieving at Rock Island Jet. He will transfer from the Grand Division to 18. Bro. Hutchens is now at east end double track. C. G. Ambrose and R. Q. Arnsbcrger have re- signed. E. J. Hite, from the “Pennsy,” relieved at Hib- bard third a few days, and we want to see that he gets a card. Boys, send me some news. I am a “night owl” now and can’t hear all of the happenings. Let’s have another meeting soon. “GY,” Cert. 157- Chicago, Milwaukee A St. Paul Ry. Milwaukee Terminal Division — Mr. U. J. Fry, superintendent of telegraph of the C. M. St. P. Railway, with headquarters at the Union passenger station, died at 6:00 a. m. Saturday, February 22, 1913, at his home, 812 Newhall St., Milwaukee, after a week’s illness. Digitized by C,ooQle

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602 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Fry has lived in Milwaukee for the past thirty years, having worked his way up from a telegrapher to superintendent of telegraph, the position he has held for many years. Mr. Fry was one of the leading experts in the country, having made many improvements in the relay system, applying to telegraph and telephone transmission. He is survived by Mrs. U. J. Fry and two sons, R. F. Fry, president of the Old Line Life Co. of Milwaukee and J. W. Fry, superintendent of line men on the Puget Sound line, with headquarters at Seattle, Wasfc. The funeral was held at the home under Masonic auspices, Ivanhoe Commandery Knights Templar. The floral offerings were most beautiful. Being a man most universally well thought of among all classes, these beautiful expressions of sympathy for the bereaved family were sent from all parts of the system. One piece in particular from System Division 23, of the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, was a large wreath and sounder, representing the emblem of the Order, a very beautiful design and one a telegrapher would immediately recognize. It can truthfully be said of Mr. Fry that his heart and soul was in the work and in him the telegraphers always found a friend. A very broad-minded, fair and reasonable gentlem^p. He was never too busy to talk to the lowest paid man in the service on any subject pertain- ing to the business. Let us as telegraphers endeavor to imitate the many good qualifications he possessed. Cert. 131. Milwaukee Terminal and Lax Divisions — H. C. Hanson appointed to second Portage. Bro. E. F. Andres called on Chicago friends recently. Bro. Krueger, Manston, on the sick list was re- lieved by Bro. Vanwie, from Miles City. VV. Williams, agent Manston, is sick with pneu- monia, and the telegraphers are handling the work. Bro. L. C. Searlc, second North Lax, while off was relieved by Bro. M. Evans, and he on third Salem by C. H. Hadge. Bro. Evans relieved on second Salem while Bro. G. Tofscn was off. Bro. M. Hickey, first levcrman Grand Crossing, while off was relieved by Lampman. Bro. W. N. Uphani, local chairman, will lay off April 20th for a month or more to get acquainted with his new territory and attend the Baltimore convention. Bro. F. A. Larmouth, agent Rio, goes west about April 15th to look after his claim. Div. Cor. Prairie du Cliicn and Mineral Point Divisions — Bro. Crinklaw, Wauzeka second, w’as relieved a few days by Bro. Vaughan, extra. Hours at Monona tower Madison have been changed, Bro. Johnson, first trick levcrman 7 a. m. to 3 p. m.; Bro. Crowley, second 3 p. m. to 11 p. in., and Bro. Babcock, third 11 p. in. to 7 a. m. Bro. Lampman, first Edgerton is on a vacat on. relieved by Bro. Symons. Bro. Hennessy taking second and Bro. McDonald, extra, third. The hard rain the night of March 13th caused some bad washouts. It will probably be about a month before service can be resumed on the W. W. line; about 300 carloads of material be- ing needed to make the repairs. On the Rich- land Center branch,* trains had to be abandoned two days. Bro. Wichman, first Stoughton, Bro. Johnson, first lcverman Monona tower and Local Chairman Mowe, Orfordsville, were the prize winners on this division in securing members. N. P. Thurber has been appointed assistant superintendent of the -Prairie du Chien and Min- eral Point Divisions, vice E. W. Morrison, pro- moted to superintendent of the G. M. Division. Bro. J. H. Crowley, second leverman Monona tower, was chosen as a contestant for the alder- manship of the Fourth ward, Madison, Wis., in the recent primary. The general election will be held in April. Success to Bro. Jim. Local Chairman Mowe was chosen as delegate to the national convention at Baltimore with Bro. Thurber as alternate. Bro. Mowe was also re- elected local chairman of the Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point Divisions. Bro. Broderick, second Mazomanie, has resumed work after a month’s rest. Cert. 618. Wisconsin Valley Division — A Stout is on third Babcock, pending bulletin. Bro. Newton, Brokaw second, resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Parker. We are sorry to lose Bro. Newton, and he has our best wishes for success wherever he may go. No. 2 was detoured via the Tomah line recently on account of the washout near Necedah. The recent storm north of Star Lake, when three feet of snow fell, drifted in some places up to the car windows. We are pleased to hear that Local Chairman Bro. Schultz was elected to the convention in Baltimore. He will no doubt enjoy the trip and also get a lot of pointers which will aid him in the position which he holds. Try to land the non working with you, boys. Convince him that it’s for his benefit as well as ours to be with us. There are only a few nons left on the division and if we will all do our part, we can land them and make it solid. Cert. 11 10. River, C. V. and Wabasha Division — Bro. J. G. Weiler, who bid in Vermillion, Minn., .agency, was relieved on second Hastings yard by Bro. R. M. McCullough, Vermillion second. Bro. C. R. Lemcn has returned from his south- ern trip to first Hastings yard, C. D. Hartley returning to second trick, Bro. R. M. McCullough going to Redwing second, relieving Bro. R. C. Johnson, pending bids, who was let out owing to trouble with the agent and left for Chicago. Bro. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 603 J. P. Myers, third Redwing, later bid in second there, relieved on third by Bro. R. M. McCul- lough, pending the arrival of Bro. J. P. Leahy, who bid it in. Bro. C. F Kenyon, bid in third Hastings yard. Bro. B. W. Bennett relieving Bro. C. G. Schultz on Weaver second, who has gone into business in his home town. Bro. B. W. Bennett was relieved at Minneiska by Mr. Winter. D. Kanar, while on second at Farmington pas- senger station, was relieved on Farmington yard second by J. H. Horrigan, who also relieved Bro. C. R. Latourelle, while attending the funeral of bis grandfather, later Mr. Horrigan went to Fari- bault. Bro. Grau, of Austin, who was local chairman of the I. & M. for sometime before the consoli- dation, was elected local chairman of the two divi- sions. While we have not met Bro. Grau as yet, we are satisfied that we have a good man to rep- resent us or he would not have had the support of the members on fcis own district. He promises that he will be over this way before long to get acquainted with us and we look forward to a good visit with him. In a letter received from him he asks me to request all members through these items to send him a copy of all applications made for bulletined positions. When you bid on a job send Bro. L. H. Grau, ioi N. River st., Austin, Minn., a copy of your application so he can see that the seniority rights of all are respected. Please send me a note when there is a change at your station. It only costs a cent to mail a postal card and will take but a moment of your time, and will make a great improvement in the write-up. Cert. 2038. Southern Minnesota Division — Bro. H. E. Braun, of Egan, S. D., has been appointed correspondent for this division for the ensuing two years, and I trust that the members will render him all the assistance possible, so that he may give us a good write-up each month. He is now on a month’s vacation, relieved by A. T. Lambert, from the So. Dak. Central Ry. The telegraph office at Wells, Minn., has been moved from the old freight house into the passen- ger station and the telegraphers are now selling the tickets/ Bro. W. P. Kenveson, of Lakefield, while visit- ing relations at Mankato, was relieved by Bro. O. Theopalis. Third there discontinued owing to the scarcity of telegraphers. Bro. Stedham, of Lakefield, is relieving Bro. Roberts, third Jackson, while visiting friends and relatives in Wisconsin. Bro. W. A. Sellman, on the sick list for a month, hopes to be able to resunfe work again soon. The boys along the line made up a nice purse for him, which he greatly appreciated. Bro. F. L. Sellman, of Naples, S. D., has re- signed. Bro. W. H. Berg, of Erwin, S. D., has also resigned to engage in other business, succeeded by F. Severson. Bro. C. J. Cauley, of Pipestone, is off on sick call at Los Angeles, Cal., relieved by Bro. Wess Aldrich. The advent of spring hai brought an endless amount of trouble on the east end by high water and washouts, and a few wrecks have been giving the boys an unusual amount of overtime. Three more new members in March leaves us only a very few nons on this division. Boys, get busy, and help line them up. G. B. Turner, Cert. 324. I. & M. Division — Bro. E. J. Dunn, of the C. & N. W., is relieving Bro. G. P. Ryan, on Owatonna second. J. E. Liebel relieved Agent Lyons at Carpenters a few days. Bro. Jack Moswiller returned to second Rose- mount after relieving Bro. Herzog on Zumbard. Bro. Chapman has returned to Conners days. Bro. Bennett, of the P. S., is on second Dundas. Bro. C. R. Parker, second Minneapolis dispatcher’s office, is on days there while Bro. G. W. Pickle is relieving the dispatchers. Br». E. J. Dunn is on second pending bulletin. It is now Bros. Ray Murphy, third Cresco; C. A. Capar, agent Lansing; D. J. Jorgenson, agent Bixby, and H. O. Oterness, agent Wanomingo.. We are glad to welcome them and hope they will stay with us. Bro. Grau requests that all the brothers be sure and mail him a copy of their bids, as this is per schedule and should be done in all cases. Bro. Grau has been elected local chairman of the I. & M. and River Divisions, and we should all give him our best support. He is up against a big proposition and it behooves us all to help him all we possibly can. Div. Cor. C. S' C. B. in Ioxva Division — Mrs. Fullerton is working Bagley second owing to the scarcity of men. Attend the club meetings and discuss matters affecting your welfare. Bro. A. G. Elder is back on third Woodward. Bro. Lingham, Ferguson second, is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. O. H. Ketchem. Bro. R. N. C. Condon has resumed on second Covington after three weeks' sickness; Bro. R. R. Endicott relieved him. Bro. A. H. Claussen bid in Newhall second, re- lieved by Bro. W. I. Rolland at Van Horne. Bro. Lewis at Dedham and Bro. Vogt at Temple- ton were relieved on account of sickness by Mr. Rhodes, a new man. Bro. D. A. Bowen, agent Covington, while at- tending the funeral of his brother Floyd, was relieved by Telegrapher McCann, since resigned. To be a member of the “Grab” Club is a dis- grace. To belong to the Order shows you got the right mind and spirit. Put the nons next to this. Bro. R. S. Harrington is relieving Bro. R. E. Heath, Newhall third, on account of sickness. Third Bagley closed, placing Bro. Heath on the extra list. Bro. J. R. Millett has returned to. New* Digitized by kjOOQle

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604 The Railroad Telegrapher. hall second from a two weeks’ visit to friends and relatives at Jewell Junction, and a trip to Chicago. It is important that you should know whether or not the man working with you or next to you has an up-to-date card. Ask him about it. He will appreciate your interest. A mistake was made in a former issue by omit- ting to call C. A. Conklin, Elwell third, a brother — a good and worthy member and a hard worker. Bro. L. J. Miller, at Cambridge tower first for several years, bid in first Madrid. Keep after the nons. The harder you work the more you accomplish. Look over the list of prizes offered by Bro. Quick as a reward of merit. Be a camel and get a hump on you. Bro. W. J. Swenning, wife and baby, of Ded- ham, on a two weeks’ vacation to Anadarko, Okla., was relieved by Bro. Clark Lewis, relieved by Bro. Snyder, from the Coast Extension on second, A. C. Sanger on third. Bro. R. E. Heath, recently on the sick list, is on Huxley second pending regular appointment. R. A. Slack, Bayard third, bid in Huxley agency. Bro. R. S. Harrington, who relieved Bro. T. M. Phee at Cambridge owing to the serious illness of his wife, is now on Rhodes third pending regu- lar appointment. Bro. Phee bid in a trick at Ferguson. Cert. 1408. S. C. & D. Division — The big blizzard of the season — thirty-six hours of rain, wind and snow — wound up on March 16th. Business is very heavy, and everybody is busy. Bro. Schultz bid in Vermillion second. Ethan agency is bulletined. Bro. Willis must be going to retire. A line was surveyed this past winter from Tea, S. D., to Platte, S. D., presumably for the Great Northern. The survey runs through a fine coun- try. The old Milwaukee officials are rapidly passing away. The deaths of W. N. D. Winne, P. Tyrrell and U. J. Fry were recently announced. Bro. McKinnon wishes to thank the members for their unanimous choice of him* as delegate to the convention and also as local chairman. He asks that there be no delinquents this period, and that members so inclined write him their views on the mail question and parcel post before May 1st. Bros. Strobcl and Sullivan ran a close race for alternate, Tom just nosing Dan out. If farmers’ organizations and labor organiza- tions contain the willing workers, notwithstanding the president’s veto of the bill exempting them from some operations of the Sherman anti-trust act, they are the only classes not protected, be- cause immigration is not restricted as it should be. On the subject of “Why I Am a Bum,” first prize was won by a “bum” provided with a meal in a Chicago church, who gave as his reasons: unrestricted immigration — not enough jobs to go around; incompctency — employers want the best men; "bums” are not the best; drink — a form of moral insanity. We have a few nons still on the division. Send them a monthly statement, boys. Some of them arc good material when put in the hands of the O. R. T. mechanics. Please help in the work. * Fraternally, Cert. 15. H. & D. Division — Mr. Graffte is now on second Hennepin avenue, vice E. J. Collins, who bid in Aberdeen yards second. Bro. Rhueimer, Benton Jet., is being relieved by Mr. Reiss. Mr. Beck is now on second Chanhassen. Mr. Tides, third Chanhassen, resigned. Automatic signals are being installed between Hopkins and Hennepin avenue. When completed there will be no blocking of trains between those points — trains doing their own blocking. A ter- minal dispatchers’ office will probably be put in at Hennepin avenue. Several telephones along the line are not teleg- raphers. Get after them, boys, and see that they carry an up to date. In many cases we can help them out in a wire test, etc., and will all be will- ing to give them a helping hand when they “come across.” Let’s all see what we can do in the next few months towards making the H. & D. stronger than it ever was. C. T. U. Bro. Cauly is on third Hopkins, reliev- ing Bro. Hamilton, who is relieving Bro. Maleck, agent at Renville. Superintendent J. T. Gilleck, promoted, was succeeded by F. M. Melin, from the Prairie du Chien and La Crosse Divisions. Mr. Melin was a former trainmaster at Montevideo, and they all say he is a grand old man. When a new man comes to the division I wish the brothers would find out his name and where he is working, sending this information to our local chairman, who can then keep posted. Whether he is a non or a member, the local chairman should be notified just the same. This will help wonderfully in lining up the nons. Agent Bro. Maloney is back again, after a few months’ leave of absence, relieved by Agent R. O. Saben, who is now relieving Bro. Malone at Fair- mont, N. D., on a three months’ trip around the world. Bro. Dolan is now on third Bird Island. Div. Cot. Kansas City Division — Bro. J. O. Paulley, Powersville nights, took a few days* vacation in March and returned with a wife. Congratulations. Bro. T. R. Bcnn, night watch at Rubio, relieved by Mr. Cockrell, is off on his annual duck-shoot- ing vacation. Bro. George L. Gallagher was chosen local chairman and delegate to the convention in May. He has long been a staunch Order man, and we should all co-operate and keep him posted as to the line-up on the division and existing condi- tions. The vote was not near as large as it Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 605 should have been. We need to wake up here on the K. C., and take more interest in what is going on. Second Coburg, assigned to Bro. D. L. Fulton, from Suburban Jet. third, was bid in by Bro. L. B. Carson, and second by D. J. Martin, from Sewal, leaving third Sewal up for bids. Boughtin bid in third Mystic, relieving Demp- sey. Bro. Jones, our retiring local chairman, has our best wishes and hearty thanks for the time and attention devoted to our interests during his ad- ministration. His interest in the Order will no doubt continue as strong as ever. Former Chief Dispatcher J. F. Anderson has been appointed- trainmaster at Perry. Bro. Oscar Schendell is back at Cone, Mr. Mc- Cue going to Laredo. Relief Agent Bro. Williamson is relieving Bro. T. W. Jones at Braymer, who has been very ill for some time. . Bro. John Chase goes to Hayesville agency, his home town, temporarily, relieved at Williamsburg by Mr. Dempsey. Bro. J. H. Riddell, Lucerne, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Schillig, from Williamsburg. Bro. A. R. Herdman, on a three weeks’ lay-off, is visiting in Montana, relieved by Bro. Hatfield. Cashier Dummler, from the Ottumwa freight house, has taken Marion agency. Bro. F. O. Gold, night yardmaster at Laredo, was in Moravia recently, looking after his interest in the local telephone company there. Bro. George Reisch had to wait around the junction at Ottumwa recently until 5:30 a. m. for -a train, which gave us a chance for a good visit with the genial agent from Moravia. Our big brother, C. C. Carnes, from Chillicothe, was a recent Ottumwa visitor. Bro. Allen, of Linby, called to Missouri on account of the death of a relative, was relieved by Young Beistle, who later took sick, and Bros. Stusak and Roberts had to double several days. The "big wind" that swept over the country 011 Easter Sunday evening left plenty of marks on this division. Part of the roof of the depot at Harris was blown off, station buildings scat- tered all over the right-of-way, and a car was blown off the transfer at Lawson. At Ottumwa part of the roundhouse was unroofed, and Bro. Wright, of the dispatcher’s office, and his family were nearly scared to death by having their porch torn off by the wind and thrown over the house. The wire trouble caused by the storm was the worst of the year and was not straightened up for several hours. R. O. Clapp, second trick dispatcher, while at- tending the funeral of a relative in Portland, Ore., was relieved by Nolan. One of the principal tasks this winter has been the detouring of Rock Islam! passenger trains. Almost every week we were called on to handle some of them, including the "Golden State Lim- ited.” Let us get after the eligible non-members on the division and get them into the fold by ap- proaching them in the right way. Careless and indifferent performance of duty reflects on the organization to a certain extent, as well as on the individual; therefore, let us give the best service possible. Amana days is again on bulletin. Some good Dutchman should bid it in and learn what life is like in the "Vaterland." The writer, having been appointed division cor- respondent by Bro. Gallagher, will give you an up-to-date, correct and complete write-up in the journal each month if the brothers on the line will assist in the news-gathering. Let us all take an interest in this matter, and from now on have this division represented regularly in The Teleg- rapher. Mail notes to J. V. Tuomey, 708 West Second Street, Ottumwa, Iowa. Trans-Missouri Division — Bro. Laird gets second Marmarth; Bro. Kelly, second Morristown; T. F. Williams, Ives days, and Mr. McGrane, second Rhame on bulletin. First and second Marmarth and third “DS" Mo- bridge now on bulletin. Bro. Rodenbough, relieved by F. W. Johnson as clerk in "DS" Mobridge, relieved Mr. Cle- ments on third, pending bulletin, and T. L. Martin relieved Bro. Kircher on second “DS," who relieved Bro. Winship dispatching on branches. The chief dispatcher, while attending the funeral of his mother, was relieved by first trick dis- patcher Wiltrout, and he by* Bro. Winship. The Cheyenne and Moreau River branches were blockaded with snow several days. With the fine new schedule to back us,' it ought to be pretty easy to line up the remaining nons on this division. Brothers wishing to win one of the fine premiums offered by the Order should get busy. Apply to the local chairman if you desire a copy of the new schedule. The new office building and station at Mobridge J is nearing completion and the boys will soon be enjoying their new .location. Cert. 1775. Rocky Mountain Division — Butte Relay, Bro. P. C. Bryan, of Lennep, ap- pointed telegrapher in "GS." Bro. H. O. Shell- man resigned to accept a similar position with the C. B. & Q. at Chicago. We all regret to have him leave. He was relieved by D. R. Sny- der, pending bulletin. General Secretary and Treasurer Derrickson was at "GS" recently soliciting for business. The committee did as good by them as others on the line and there is no excuse why they should not join. Those who have homesteads were not only benefited by the increase, but also by the extension of the leave of absence on account of the three months’ leave being too short for this Digitized by CiOOQle

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606 The Railroad Telegrapher. purpose. This is a good argument why they should join their fellow' craftsmen in bettering their own condition. Two more temporary vacancies will be cieated in “GS” office when “dry farmers” Massing ami Hanson return to their calling in the Judith Basin during this month. Sister Miss Frances Peacock, second Lennep, visited “GS” recently. Think an Easter bonnet was responsible for her visit to Butte. Dispatchers Welch and Bleichner were at Miles City on company business a few days. Our chief, J. W. R.t was relieved by Dispatcher Welch a few days. Bros. Clark, Duhoux and Priddy, drew first, second and third **FO” respectively. Wc are all sorry to have Dispatcher W. If. Flynn leave us for the Missoula dispatcher's office. You don’t come across a “prince” like W. II. F. every day. Wc must all take off our hats to Conductor Kittle, an old telegrapher, who still retains his O. R. T. card in Division 23. New positions were created at Willow Creek and Jefferson Island. H. W. Barnard drew the former and Mrs. H. M. Underwood the latter. We hope to soon have them both with us. Bro. E. L. Robinson at Sappington is off on leave, relieved by Bro. Bell on first. M. P. Roming drew third Piedmont, relieving M. E. Fcatherstone, who bid in second Grace. Bro. W. B. Bradley is at Donald, pending bul- letin, hunting bear and mountain lions. Rro. J. W. Thompson is off on leave, relieved by D. R. Brown. The new schedules will be out soon. All the positions were not granted an increase because at the last revision the more difficult positions were sacrificed in order to secure a $75.00 mini- mum. so that the committee might have a higher standard on which to werk when negotiating for future revisions. This should be taken into consideration and the matter viewed from the standpoint of the division as a whole. There ^are several good rules in the new schedule. The six months’ leave of absence and the overtime pay for Sunday work for twelve hour offices should appeal to those affected in particular. Ceiit. 1489. Rocky Mountain, East Sub-Dk’ision — Bro. H. G. Mcrkle has returned to Moore from his homestead. C. K. Priddy, from Lombard, is relieving E. V. Lambert, at Three Forks, working as extra dis- patcher, and Bro. J. L. Duhoux, relieving Bro. O. C. Linden at Three Forks, also working as extra dispatcher. Bro. E. M. Kay is on a two weeks’ vacation. Bro. Kcarby, while attending the meeting of the Milwaukee Hospital Association Advisory Board, was relieved by Bro. Ronning, of the H. & D. division. Bro. Sill, on 90 days’ leave, and Bro. Swingle, who is w’ith him, arc making good in the washing- machine business. Bro. Crowder, at Two Dot, is arranging to trade his automobile for a motor car. Bro. E. S. Bleichner bid in Lombard third and seems to be satisfied with everything but the “Chink" meals. H. C. Kearby. Local Chairman. Musselshell Dk’tsiott — I wish to thank the brothers who so ably sup- ported me in the recent election for delegate and local chairman. I was not on the ground and my friends responded nobly. While I was not overanxious to'serve as local chairman for another term I felt that my experience would be of value to you all, as there is a number of things to learn about the work, and in this game like everything else, the more experience we have had the more competent we should become. Another thing was that I felt that a local chairman should he the man to go to Baltimore as a delegate, as the many things he would learn about the work could be applied to advantage when he returns. In our recent schedule negotiations we secured a change in some of the rules, which should be studied until thoroughly understood, and the most important thing of all is to comply absolutely, and report any violations, so we may see that we re- ceive all the benefits granted. If every man who bids on a position would send me a copy of his application it would prevent lots of grievances and misunderstandings, which do no one any good. When you have a grievance, write it up and send it to me, and I will see that you get anything you have coming, and that no prejudice is held against any one. C. H. Burnworth, Local Chairman. Musselshell Di'Asion Notes — Bro. L. A. Copp returned from his vacation on the homestead and took his assignment on second Plevna, relieving J. C. Martin, who went to Dodge second a few nights and later resigned. Bro. W. H. Scott has resigned first Mildred and gone to the coast, relieved by Mr. Stover. Bro. Carpenter has returned to Baker agency relieving Bro. Hart who returns to Wcstmoic station, relieving Bro. Hurlbut, who took his as- signment on third Baker, vice Mr. Williams, to Plevna nights. Mr. McCormick, first Mildred, re- lieved Mr. Reardon, Dodge days, resigned. J. C. Martin relieved at Dodge nights by Bro. Harper, from the Mo. Pac. Bro. Copp relieving J. A. Shephard, third Mil- dred while sick, was relieved by Bro. J. J. Blazek. Bro. Harper relieved Bro. Hayes, agent Suma- tra, while in Forsyth attending court. Bro. G. E. Anderson, assigned second Harlow* ton, relieved by Bro. Chas. Huyck, on third there on bid. Bro. E. L. Sisson, assigned third Melstone, and Bro. E. C. Skinner, third and Bro. J. H. Kennedy first Kinsey, and Bro. W. D. Corcoran second Cartcrville. Bro. Howard Boylan, agent at Calabar, relieved by J. W. Corbet, is taking a few months’ vaca- tion on the coast. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 607 P»ro. O. J. Walley, Sumatra third, is visiting relatives in the East and he will probably not re- turn alone. Bro. and Local Chairman C. H. Burnworth has returned from Seattle to Ingomar, Bro. Stewart going to Calabar third and Bro. P. C. Dedrick to his assignment, third Ingomar. Sister B. Flynn, Delphia days, has been visit- ing relatives and friends East. Wc hope the few delinquents, in view of the fact that wc now have the very best schedule in the Northwest, will pay up at once and help us to make this a record year on this division. Bro. Hayes, from the old line, relieved Local Chairman Burr.worth while out on the line solicit- ing applications, after several weeks’ hard work, in which he was largely instrumental in securing our much appreciated raise. He secured the ap- plication of nearly every desirable man on the division, lining up the relay office at Miles City practically solid, thus proving our recent asser- tion in Tiik Telegrapher that he was the right tnan for the place. The members were more than pleased to see him elected delegate to Baltimore as well as local chairman. Now, that we have a schedule second to no other road in the United States, and the men lined up in the best possible shape, it behooves each of us to keep a sharp lookout for all the new men coming here and see that they do the proper thing immediately. Send me your items promptly on or before the 1 8th of each month and let us have a good, live write up. Fraternally yours, E. C. Skinner, Kinsey, Mont. C ol n m bia Division — Our committee wound up negotiations with the company in Seattle, February 22d, getting more money and other important concessions, the agencies to get the bulk of the increase, which was a wise move, as the agents in many places arc getting the same money as the trick telegraphers. Now, use your seniority rights and bid in some of the better positions. The terminal men, who have received the same as “OS” men, came in for a raise, as did some of the sub-terminals. Under- stand the committee has been working to get some of the exclusive agencies placed on the free list, and the telegraphers at Spokane and Coeur d’ Alene listed. Bro. R. R. Woods, agent St. Joe, was the only nominee for local chairman on this division. He will make a good one, and all want to do their share and support him. Remember the local chair- man gets no pay and what he does in the interest of the Order is gratis, and you should all be just as much interested in the welfare of the Order and work just as hard in its behalf as he does. This is a big division and it is impossible for one man to look after all the business. So look around and sec if there is not something you can do. It’s your duty to do this as well as carry a card. Those who are willing to do a little boosting are the ones who arc helping to place the organization on a sound basis. Go after the nons. We need their money. The agents arc doing their part. There Is only one on the main line, outside the exclusive agen- cies, out of the fold, and some of the exclusive agents belong. One non on the east end says we arc a bunch of grafters. If I ventured an opinion of what he was I might be arrested. Another won’t join because he don’t approve of the kind of pills the hospital association use. We would approve of anything that would loosen him up. Don’t fail to send a copy of your bids to the local chairman. It may save you a lot of trouble. There were three candidates for delegate to the national convention at Baltimore— Bros. R. R. Woods and Stahl from the Columbia Division, and Bro. Betts from the Missoula Division, the latter being elected. The delinquents on our division prevented either of our candidates being elected. Delinquent votes can not be counted. Moral: Keep up to date, brethren. Bro. O. K. Owen, agent Herrick, is back from the East. ^ Bro. E. O. Walden bid in second Ellensburg, and Bro. H. W. Smith, first St. Joe. Second St. Joe is vacant. We hope a brother will get it as it has been a long time since “SJ” was burdened with a non. Sister Beeman, third St. Joe, bought a pair of snow shoes for checking the yards. Day man at Elk River pulled off, Bro. Mansellc, a new man, going to Plummer extra. Mr. Bovill on first has requested application blanks. Bro. F. J. Swaixey gets first Plummer, and Bro. F. M. Seiver, second; third vacant. R. R. Murphy is back from his homestead on third Tekoa, Mr. Evans going to Rosalia. Second there is vacant. Bro. Swartz is relieving Miss Olmstead on third BoyUton. Our chief, Mr. Jordan, called back East on ac- count of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Molander. Bro. A. J. White bid in Warden agency, Bro. Johnsrud going to Neppcl agency. E. W. Hall bid in third Othello, and J. N. Vickers, Kittitas second, leaving third there \acant. Bro. F. R. Smith, laid off for 90 days, after being off for about a week, resigned, but shortly afterward recalled his resignation and was back to work before the expiration of his leave of absence. Bro. Soyster took the matter up and had him reinstated with full rights and allowed his original date. He has been at Beverly extra for about a month. The new schedules are out, showing that in rules and from a financial standpoint it is better than that enjoyed by the employes on any road in the Northwest. This speaks well for our committee, as our first schedule was put into effect less than three years ago. All the agents received an increase of from $2.50 to $7.50 per month, while some telegraph jobs received from $2.50 to $5.00 more per month. One-man positions get a six-hour work- ing day on Sunday. This in addition to other valuable amendments to the rules makes our sched- ule an enviable one, and our committee is to he congratulated for its success. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 608 Local Chairman Woods has gone to work with a vim, and it’s now' only a question of who is going to be the last one to join the ranks, lie has appointed a local board, and all the members should co-operate and make this the banner divi- sion of the system, a source of pride, and one that the nons will fight shy of. Give Bro. Woods and his assistants every assistance you possibly can. If there is a non working at your station go after him, get every one else after him, and keep right at it until you land him. If a new man shows up without a card send his name to the local chairman, and if he belongs to another division, get his certificate number and the division he belongs to and advise the local chairman. If everyone will do this we will be solid in a short time. Business is good. Twelve or fifteen crews set up recently, and trains are as thick as O. R. T. members on this division, which is some thick. Ellinsburg is no longer the home of the non. Bro. E. T. Smith, agent Kittitas, has been ap pointed to St. Maries exclusive agency. Bro. Tubbs is the new man on third Kittitas. Bros. Vickers and Olsen are our other good members there. Sister Vera Ross, second Beverly, is on vacation, relieved by the extras. This is a busy place, owing to the new Priest Rapids Line being built out of there. The Priest Rapids Line track will soon be completed to Hanford, and a station there and at White Bluffs will then be opened. Third Boylston will be bulletined if Miss Roone does not return before her leave of absence expires. Keep after the two men at Othello who promise pay day. Warden agency is on bulletin, Bro. White bid- ding in third Rosalia. Bro. H. L. Johnsrud, agent Ncppcl, gets Kittitas agency. Bro. C. F. Mapcs, second Lind, was off a few days getting married, relieved by Mr. Kirkpatrick. Ralston station increased $5 a month, $60 a year, less $12 is $48 profit — beats government bonds. Let’s see it lined up solid now. Bro. Robert Snyder, third Revere, on vacation back in New York, relieved by Miss Tilger for thirty days. Bro. L. G. Graham, agent Ewan, gets Ncppcl agency. Bro. Jose, Malden relay, on a ten days’ trip East, was relieved by Bro. Fred Beal. Bro. F. L. Hayes, Malden relay, has been appointed a member of the local board of adjustment. He is an eloquent talker and will no doubt make that office solid. It is Bros. Thomas and Horn, agent and second Rosalia, and that office is now solid. Plummer is solid with our new brother, Mr. Silver, on second. St. Maries, St. Joe and Herrick also solid. No getting away from Bro. Woods once he gets your number. Bro. O. K. Owens is back at Hcuick agency, after being off since Christmas with rheumatism That $7.50 raise may help limber up his joints. Bro. M. J. Campbell, agent Elk Kivi, gits Ewan agency; former on bulletin. Every agent on the main line is now a member, with the exception of exclusive agents. Ellensburg. Othello and Malden. The two agents on the Warden branch at Ruff and Marccllus received a substantial raise, and will no doubt soon come in. The two operators at Spokane have been included in the list and the relay boys are after them. Coeur d’Alene, heretofore an exclusive agency, also placed on the list. Bro. Barrett, the agent, is up to date. Be prompt, brothers, in the payment of your dues. - Don’t oblige the local chairman to write to you. Cert. 910. Coast Division — ’Twas pretty work, brothers, and stands solidly on its own merits. Hats off to the faithful mem- bers of our committee and representafives of our noble Order, who have for more than two months toiled unceasingly in our interests in session at Seattle to conclude negotiations by which we are given a new schedule with a wage increase amount- ing approximately to $17,000, and a new set of rules that cover satisfactorily every important question at issue. Expressions of general satis- faction pervade the atmosphere in every quarter. We have implicit confidence in our committee. No apologies required and none would be accepted if offered. Congratulations, brothers, we are very grateful. The minimum on this division is raised from $65 to $70, affecting chiefly the Tacoma- Eastern and the Everett branch lines. The work shops, Cle Elum and Cedar Falls, were increased to $75 for telegraphers, and an increase of $10 a month for agents. The agencies of the four prosperous towns in the valley between Seattle and Tacoma, includ- ing Tacoma Jet., were increased to $72*5°. an^ all main line phone positions to $70. It is important that every member read carefully, study and familiarize themselves with the new rules, so that they may be prepared to avail them- selves of the benefits for which the rules are designed. A number of instances have developed in which members failed to observe the rules, which in one case resulted in a monetary loss of $25, although such losses have been, or will be. recovered. Note especially the rules governing meal hours, transferring and Sunday overtime. Bro. R. C. Nisonger, of “TC,” was elected local chairman, and he also carried his district for dele- gate to the Baltimore convention next month (May) by a handsome majority. It is a source of great satisfaction to the members of this division to know that we will be so ably represented at that great gathering by Bro. Nisonger. He desires to express his appreciation of the confidence thus reposed in him. Using his written words to me: ”1 am tickled to death,” conveys a multitude of joyful expressions, and I disagree with him only- in the literal expression, for lie is the most ani- mated “tickled to death” person I have met, for at the same moment, he writes: “You are hereby appointed local correspondent.” Now, I have a grievance, because I foresee difficulties. I never even intimated that the duties of correspondent Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 609 would be acceptable to me and never displayed aspirations for journalistic activities, for I have little or no knowledge of such duties, therefore •1 believe our local chairman made an inexcusable “slop-over” in handing the job to me. Why not have handed it to Bro. “Jim” Terry, agent Garcia, a “breeze artist” all the way; or Bro. “Bill” Leamy, agent Rockdale, a “spreader” the like of which is seldom heard; and there’s Bro. Morris, agent North Bend, a whirlwind in a class alone. There are many others I could mention, who, I feel sure, would have cheerfully assumed the responsibility he has assigned to me. So I am not in the least elated over ray appointment and not “tickled” at all. The most distressing feature is that I have very little to work on and a short time in which to do it. I was informed of my “appointment” on March 18th, and it is now the 20th. Reckoning twenty-four hours to recover from the “jolt” leaves me only one day to use the news-gathering facilities at my disposal, which isn’t enough time — for me. Bro. Nisonger was kind enough to enclose a few items of local interest, which partly softens the , “ill feelin’ ” I now harbor against him, yet he strongly intimates that it is up to me to ramble after more. I have reluctantly consented to act for a time at least, but I shall expect and demand some assist- ance. Please do not make it necessary for me to occupy these valuable columns by requests for aid in a matter to which all of you should willingly contribute. Brothers, send me spme items for suc- ceeding issues of the journal. Tacoma-Eastern Branch — Bro. Wells, agent Elbe, spent a few days in Tacoma, Seattle and Hoquiam recently, relieved by Bro. Mclntce, now relieving C. Otto, Salsich Jet. Bro. Olsen, agent National, was also a recent visitor in Tacoma. All the Tacoma-Eastern boys are highly pleased with the increase and improved rules. Main Line — Sister Martin, second Easton, is ill in Cle Elum hospital, relieved by J. R. DeBerry, who will soon be square. Bro. H. E. Chadderdon, third Easton for the past six months, is now in Nebraska on an extended leave, relieved by Bro. W. H. Lang. Bros. C. C. Taylor and M. S. Riley, second and third Laconia, are also on leave, relieved by F. Thomas and C. F. Wooten. Bro. R. M. Cronk, on third Garcia, is a late arrival. Bro. C. W. Church is relieving Bro. S. S. Morris, agent North Bend, for a short lay-off. Bro. E. S. Barrett, of “S” Seattle, appointed to second Everett. Bro. G. R. Westcott, Snohomis, is on a short vacation, relieved by Bro. H. E. Keltner, who recently bid in first Kent. Bro. E. J. Larson, of “TC,” off a week on account of an attack of la grippe, was relieved by C. Otto. Now, brothers, don’t forget that my address is Auburn and let me have your items by the 20th of the month. F. L. Fishburn, Loc. Cor., Cert. 2244. OLD TICKER. (By Louis “Yens” Blume, Cert. 1636.) E. H. Chadderdon, of Milwaukee fame, Who has been “ticking the keys” on the old work train, Has gone back East on an extended leave, To help father in the old corn field. Business was slow on the old work train, So "Chaddy” thought he’d get out on the main. So he bid in on Easton, just over the hill, Where he has been “ticking the keys” with won- derful skill. But the boys at Cle Elum had fun with “Chad,” And they soon got his “goat” with their sarcastic chat, Which caused much amusement among the folks here At the expense of our friend “Ticker Chadderon,” dear. No more beautiful Morse now do we hear. On the Milwaukee, far or near, But, boys at Cle Elum, have no fear, “Ticker Chadderdon’s” return is drawing near. Wools, Blume and Adams miss “Old Ticker” much, As they hear no more his lightning touch, But console yourselves, as gents, he’ll be back at the key, According to the dope around Hotel Ash-lee. International & Great Northern Ry. Fort Worth Division — The joint meeting of the Fort Worth and Gulf Divisions, held at Valley Jet. on Sunday, March 1 6th, was an enthusiastic one, and, although many we would like to have had with us were unable to get relief, everything considered, a good crowd attended, and several matters of importance were taken up and discussed. Those attending were: Bros. Latham, Calvert; Parker, Calvert Jet.; Webncr, Mart; Gaston, Mar- lin; McCauley, Mumford; Dew, College Station; Heliums and Bradley, Bryan; Hungate, Jewett; McNeal, Hearnc; Jones and Wilson, Valley Jet. Bro. Webncr will call a meeting in the near future, either at Mart or Waco — probably the latter — as more will be able to attend there. Bedias and Highbank agencies are now on bul- letin. Bro. Gaston, who bid in third Bryan, spent a few days in Fort Worth before getting down to the grind. Bro. Miller was assigned Stoneham agency, vice Bro. Dankin, who goes tp Leroy. Third Stoneham was pullcd^oif recently, Bros. Dunkin and Miller Digitized by CiOOQle

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610 The Railroad Telegrapher. working ten-hour tricks, with an hour for meals, Bro. Heliums going to Bryan third temporarily. A non, who signs “UN,” and has the best-pay- ing telegraph job on the Fort Worth Division, enjoying a $5 raise secured by the O. R. T„ com- plains because he is sometimes held fifteen or twenty minutes, and not quite long enough to make an hour overtime. What right has he to kick if he works two hours overtime every day without any extra pay? It is now Bro. Wilson at Itlay. That shows what can be done by keeping after the nons. We gave him no rest until he took out his card. A few more and we will be 100 per cent strong. This division is in better shape now than it has been for some time. Everybody is taking interest, which speaks well for Bro. Wcbner’s ability as a local chairman. Not a brother sent me a line this month, and I have no way of finding out what is going on north of Mart. Div. Cor. RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION. Oak wood, Texas, March 3, 1913. In appreciation of past good service, we, the undersigned committee, wish to express to our retiring general chairman, Bro. J. M. Williams, of Venus, Texas, our most sincere thanks, and deeply regret that he has not seen fit to offer for re-election. We realize that Bro. Williams has always been an untiring worker, a wise counselor and a fearless defender of all our principles, and his work towards the upbuilding of the Order on System Division 25, as well as all his other work while with U6, is most highly appreciated. We wish him every success, and know he will continue to be a loyal worker in our ranks. R. B. Adams, D. D. Hungatk, E. B. McLean, 'Committee. Vandalia R. R. M »*/(//«• Division — - Expect some of ns will he getting out money twice a month and enjoying our raise. Most of us can use it. I*. Mcharland, who bid in third McKeen, is living at Dennison. John Archer was visiting home folks recently. New steel has been laid between Liggett and t lear Creek curve, two miles east <»f Dennison. 1 lie engineers on the new engines surely try them on the new track. No. 24 recently made a Hying run from Marshall to Terre Haute with engine No. 8 — about eighteen miles- in fifteen minutes, making a stop at River Bridge. E. C. Johnson, first McKeen. was «.jf last month with mumps. E- E. Henderson, first I cutopolis, took in Terre Haute a while hack. Jess Hargi-. a section man working on the Steel gang between Liggett and Farrington, got his foot smashed and was taken to the hospital at Terre Haute. E. B. Newman, third Homer, has been working at Altamont, 111., and H. M. Sewell, third “K” tower. * • T. N. Husted has been relieving E. B. N. on third Homer. If it hadn’t been for the Order, we would be working twelve hours for $45 per, with no privi- leges. Let's show that we are thankful by doing our part to get in the nons, and then we can have prosperous times. Hope we can get in more news by next month. Slim and Andy. Missouri Pacific R. R. Joplin Division — Dispatchers on this division are telling the boys to sign “31” orders and hand them up on the fly to keep ’em going. This is bad practice, brothers, and it would be hard to shift the responsibility should something wrong come up. Bro. C. R. Ortell, of Oregon, took his new bug up to K. C. to try it out on some heavy wires in “C\ ” office, as well as renew his acquaint- ances in that office and take in some good shows. Bro. Ortell is doing some good missionary work, and we are indebted to him for some of these items, lie and Bro. Porter keep the nons answer- ing questions on the north end. Adrian agency was bid in by Mr. Patterson. He is patiently waiting to be relieved at Lamar, so he can go home and plant potatoes, when he will take out a card. Bids on Lamar closed February 25th, but no announcement made yet. Most of the boys got their 191a vacation money on March 15th. One or two are still under inves- tigation, oil account of time lost. There seems to be no definite arrangements made relative to the amount of time lost in a twelve-month period. However, the company has a right to expect an employe to give a certain amount of service in a year’s time to entitle him to a vacation. If you were sick 365 days, you are still considered in the service, but it is evident that the company docs not owe you a vacation. Any who were “up against” this proposition for 1912 arc invited to take it up with me, and I will endeavor to get a specific ruling on it. Possibly our contemplated schedule will clear up this matter. On March 14th we had the pleasure of meeting with the other local chairmen of the system in St. Louis. Thirteen out of seventeen of us were there. That “thirteen” didn’t bother us any, as we sent for Bros. Quick and McQuade to break the “hoodoo,” and they gave us some fine talks on fraternal lines. The meeting was full of enthusiasm, and good must result from it. The proposed new schedule is a “hummer,” and if our general committee can land all it calls for, we will sure be proud of them. Now is the time to stilt cn up your backbone and support your committee. The management has been so occu- pied with representatives of the trainmen and Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 611 other organizations who gpt their bid in ahead of us that progress seems slow, but we must be patient and our time will come. It is proposed to date back any increase that is granted, which will make up in a measure. The local chairmen were treated to a banquet at the Rozier Hotel by the committee, which was surely appreciated and had the unani- mous thanks of the bunch. The efforts of Bros. Maxwell, Mohler, Morgan and Wilmarth in committee work were shown to be appreciated by their re-election, and Bro. Lewis, of the Mountain, was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Bro. Burford. A. L. Claypool relieved "yours truly” while he was on the trip. We missed train 210 at Webb City the evening of the 14th, and had to take the Frisco out of Oronogo and pay eight "bucks” for a ticket. That hurt, you bet. Bro. C. L. Bone, from second Joplin, is doing an extra stunt in "X” Nevada. Bro. Roy Chusted also served a term in that office, and Bro. F. D. Schnider is back at Butler second, after a turn in "X” office extra. Bro. Jesse Ellis, from the dispatching force, visited with his parents at Webb City on Sunday, March 15th, accompanied by his better half and little daughter. Bro. C. H. Wilson is agent at Adrian pending regular transfer, Bro. Mabcn going from third to second and Bro. Porter to third from Archia temporarily, as Bro. Porter drew Archia nights on ;ccent 'bulletin. We are a little proud to announce the advent into the Order of the oldest man on the Joplin Division in point of service — Bro. J. R. Tolliver, of Pleasanton — who stands at the top of the seni- ority list and at the bottom of the card list, but we are glad to see him in anyway. This demon- strates that a man can not get so old in the serv- ice that the Order becomes "no good” to him. Bro. Tolliver always was a good fellow and never was a "knocker,” just bad luck and sickness kept him out. The boys will be glad to extend him a brotherly greeting. For a long time Bro. Strohl, at Gridley, held up the banner on Madison branch alone. Now the lonesome one is Brown at Madison, and we hope to pull him in and make it solid. Brothers, don’t forget about your benefit dues. Bro. Quick can not issue your new card if your card dues are paid and benefit dues unpaid. Even up on both at the same lime, and get the "paste- board” and be safe. Wish some more of the boys would help me out with some items. Fraternal!)., C. V. Rowe, Local Chairman. Wichita Division — Some of the brothers are making a great mistake by returning to the office after hours to get some farmer his Montgomery & Ward 25-ccnt shipment. The same agent would probably decline to do so for one of their big shippers, but the big sliip- j>er has too much business about him to ask you to do this for him. We are paying thousands of dollars of our hard-earned cash to get concessions from the company, such as better pay, shorter hours and overtime, and then turn right around and make an extra trip to the office after hours and not even get thanks for it. If the company calls us to the station it is worth 50 cents. Why should we do it for some farmer for thanks and probably not that. It is not right and, if all the agents will stand together, close up on time and then stay closed, the people who trade with these mail order houses will soon become educated to the fact that they must do business in office hours. The agent who does such work as we have men- tioned is not only breaking the company’s rules by remaining on duty, but is spoiling a bunch that the next agent will have to fight. The writer once followed a weak-minded agent who made this a business and the result was the new agent was called upon from one to three times nightly for about a month. Why not cut it out and do business in a business way. Cert. 1842. I Vic hit a Division Notes — The brothers promise me lots of new's items for next month but can’t think of anything this .time, and I am still looking for three or four items one of the assistant local chairmen promised to send me some time ago. If each member will send me the local happenings just as they occur, we can have a good write-up every month. It is now Bros. Chas. Bryan, who recently bid in Yates Center; E. J. Zimmerman, Pontiac and 1*. D. Robbins, Hutchinson; also Sister I. V. Noble, extra at Benton. Keep after the other five nous and they will soon be with us. Bro. Mott has jeturned from a ten days’ trip to St. Louis attending the annual meeting of the local chairmen. We are certainly glad that he was elected as delegate to the convention. Write him what you want done and he will certainly do his best for you. Bro. Webb, who relieved Bro. Mott, was relieved on Lyons second by Bro. Griffis. Understand the agent at Eldorado and Mr. Shel- don, Ft. Scott agency, are to change places. Bro. J. B. Copp, who went to the I. M. S. in Southern Arkansas for his health, is improving and will probably soon be with us again. Bro. Gordy bid in Toronto agency, and Bro. S. G. Hudelson, of To wanda, with thirteen years seniority, bid in Clearwater agency. Bro. Cliff, Underwood, has returned from a visit with friends and relatives in Iowa. Mr. Cohn, at Neal, has forgotten to get a card. All of you write him about it. Sister Eva Twiggs has returned from a visit with her brother at Latham and friends at Gueda Springs. Bro. Sloan was relieved a few days by a new man. Write to the members of the general committee your ideas of a plan by which \\c might receive a fair and just compensation fur handling ot the United States mail ami parcel post. The express Digitized by CiOOQle

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612 The Railroad Telegrapher. commissions have decreased about one-third, and the mail business increased about the same amount even at the small stations, where it often runs six big paper sacks and one or two lock pouches from one train, with four trains a day that handle mail. We might as well demand more money as there probably never will be less mail. Boys, please send me a good bunch of news for next month. If you only have one item, send it, and don’t forget that we still have a few n0ns- G. E. T., Div. Cor. Central Kansas Division — Bro. J. M. Stillman has accepted a position as cashier in the Bushong State Bank, relieved at Bushong agency by Bro. White, pending bulletin, relieved on second by Bro. W. J. Thigpen, who bid in Claflin third, when Bro. White bid in “BN” agency. Bro. Hanson “BN” third, has a good show to be reinstated. His record is clear, and al- though he has lost an arm, he has had considerable service on the Colorado Division. Bro. Winters, Osage City, i, being relieved sixty days by Extra Agent Alford. Bro. Neale, while in St. Louis, was relieved by Mr. Dumcan, from "GM.” We lost out on the election, but had the members on this divi- siorf done their duty and turned out even a two- thirds vote our local chairman would have been elected. Bro, Neale is certainly deserving. He >S a hard worker, and has the interest of the mem- ers at heart. I hope the members on this divi- sion will take a little more interest than this in the future. Several new members failed to get the official ballots, but there were enough old members to have 'carried the election. Please don t forget next time. Bro. Sorrels is back from St. Louis. We hope he has improved in health. It looks as though the Mo. Pac. could find a place for a man who has given the best of his life in its service. Bro. Luffman, Marquette second, has resigned and gone to Canada. Couldn’t stand our weather. Bro. Headington, third Stillwell, is acting as relief agent at Bucyrus, bid in. Bro. Akins re- lieved at Gyp City agency on bid by Bro. Schaffer from “JN.” Bro. S. E. Hale, while on a trip to Overbrook looking up some of his “taxable,” was relieved by Mr. Lumbeck. The writer was over to Mar- quette and everything was lovely during the bosses absence. Bro. Winters, agent Osage City, has returned from a sixty-day layoff, Bro. Alford going to “BY” several nights, then to Claflin a few days. Haven’t called the roll since the last two storms, but think that every one is still alive. Understand our genial local chairman was de- layed getting home on account of being sidetracked when the diner was cut off the train. If this is untrue he will have to light it out with the man who made the statement. Cert. 2309. Colorado Division — Bro. Odell has been appointed local chairman Colorado Division, vice Bro. Bullard. We hope Bro. Odell can make all the hard-shells come across and make this division solid. There are a few whom I think would come in if the brothers working with them would go right after them. We are nearly 80 per cent solid now. Clifford Elias, extra “GU” office promises to come in next pay day and I will sure keep after him and wish others would do the same, as it is hard for one man to secure all the applications over 340 miles of track. Let's all do our best to get our next neighbors. Mr. Loberding is now at Horace agency pend- ing the adjusted to Bro. VanFossen’s favor, which we all hope will be soon. Harry Haines is relieving Bro. Gilbert at Olney Springs agency, owing to sickness. We all hope to soon see him back on duty. Bro. Maurice is back after his extended trip South. Bro. F. E. Miller, bid in second Pueblo regular. Geo. Hall, manager Pueblo, is away visiting, Mr. Upson relieving. Bro. Huss, recently discharged, has been re- instated through the influence of Bro. Maxwell, general chairman, and Bro. Connors, recently pulled out of service at Eads, will be back again shortly. They can not keep good men down. Bro. Strait, of Eads, purchased a motorcycle in Pueblo recently. His wife will not have to wait so long to see him out on the Ranch now. Horace third is up for bulletin. Understand there will be many more in the near future. F. E. Miller, Cert. 323. Div. Cor., Pueblo, Colo. HAVE YOU A CARD? We crowded in a boxcar, Not a soul could bear to sleep; It was freezing on the outside. And the snow was two feet deep. When along came a brakeman, And shouted to his pard; “Make all those fellows unload Who have not got a card.” We rolled up to the roundhouse And wanted to get warm; We thought for us to go inside That it would do no harm. Then we met a burly fellow, Who sized us up real hard, Then gently whispered in my ear, “Have you fellows got a card?” We were walking through the city, Through the snow, and slush and sleet. When we met a big policeman Strolling leisurely along his beat; He stared at us intently. And our weary souls were jarred. For he said: “Who be you fellows? Have you got a union card?” Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 613 We walked into a bakery, For we wanted something hot; To stall the bakers for something hot to eat It was our lucky lot. We told our sad, sad tales of woe — We were up against it hard. Says they: “We will treat and feed you too. But, we will have to see your card.” All along life’s rugged journey, Should we meet with friend or foe. It is best to have the goods in print, Then every one will know That we stand for human freedom, And with conscience unmarrcd, We can go on our way rejoicing. Carrying a union card. Shout it out among the nations. In summer heat or wintry gale; Till the angels join in the chorus Over the heavenly vale. Then when Gabriel blows his trumpet, You will find the gates are barred. Unless they can present St. Peter With a paid-up union card. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Illinois Division — Bro. A. W. Duncan was re-elected local chairman and delegate to the convention at Baltimore irr May. Boys, lets bring this division to the front by giving Bro. Duncan all the assistance and in- formation you can. By doing this you will be assisting others as well as yourself, and your assist- ance will receive the heartfelt appreciation of your local chairman, who recently attended a meeting of the various local chairmen in St. Louis. J. C. Morris is now at Ford nights. Bush has been converted into a dispatcher’s office, in charge of the switch engines in the coal field. The three dispatchers there with a day telegrapher are kept quite busy. These positions have been considerably improved since building a new depot, a new yard office, a nice new Y. M. C. A., and everything electric lighted, including the yards. Bro. Rhodes, second Gorham, was recently married. Congratulations. Agent Mcdlin has decided to remain at Gorham. We hope to soon see the $55 jobs on this divi- sion paying $62.50 and up. Roots, Reily Lake third, Valmeyer second, Menard nights, Murphysboro second and third, Bond first, second and third are among the positions which pay only $55 and they should pay more. Boys, it takes organization to accomplish our rights. Mr. Stone, of Ware, off with the mumps. Warnock nights is a block and only pays $40. Not much prospect for an increase. The non there is asking for bulletins perhaps with a view of promotion. We need his membership. Al Jordan is now at Menard nights. We hope he will come in right away. Agent Carter, at McClure, we understand, is a knocker, but every knock is a boost. Halsey, three tricks, all solid. Bro. Eudy is at Reynoldsville. Bro. Suhre is again agent at Reily Lake, vice Miss Sackct, who has dropped out, apparently on account of some imaginary grievances. We hope she will soon realize her mistake and come in again. Many thanks to Bro. Cliff Roberson, who fur- nished some good items from the south end. We expect a splendid business this season. Let all do everything we can for our company. We should all be soliciting agents. If you know of a passenger who is going to make a trip, or some one who has something to ship, do your best to induce them to use our line. Show the public courtesy every time you have that opportunity, you will never lose anything by so doing. Attend to your business and always try to do your work just a little better than the man at your side. Our superiors are continually looking for good men and if you don’t come up to the standard you should not be disanoomted if you fail to get pro- moted. To succeed in anything legitimate we must use our best efforts and show our ability and desire by good work. Therefore, let’s appeal to the nons and delinquents with all our might, keep- ing courage, and we are sure to win. Notify your local chairman of each non, delinquent and new- comer, whether nons or up to date. If they are members of some other division we want them transferred, if nons we want their applications, and if delinquent we want them to pay up and become active. Nons and delinquents are usually dead ones, so we don’t want either on our division. There is much to be accomplished, so wake up and be a real live wire. Don’t be indifferent and ready to find fault with your local chairman, but do something for the good of our cause, and learn to work in harmony. Be a booster and when you compare the year ending December 31, 1913, with 1912, you will be sure to see a great improvement on this division. Div. Cor. Illinois Division Notes — I hope each division gets a good man to handle the reins. It seems to be a hard matter to show these youngsters the benefit of the O. R. T., but experi- ence is the best teacher. Gorham first is on bulletin. C. E. Thomas bid in Valmeyer agency, Mr. Foshin relieving him at Howardton pending bulletin. Bro. Hagenmiller, of Valmeyer, goes to Gor- ham agency, vice Bro. Medlin. Bro. E. Miller bid in second Raddle, relieving Bro. Nicks, who takes third there. Bro. Rhodes is on first Gorham pending bulle- tin, relieved by Font Aughome at Rockwood. Bro. Williams is at Chester days, recently opened. Menaw and Ford nights also lately opened — twelve hours, $55 per month. A twelve- hour night job will also be opened at Ware soon. Bulletin on first Radder Jet. canceled, Mr. Law- rence refusing Valmeyer agency. Brothers, get after the nons and delinquents on this division, but don’t bully them nor fight them Digitized by LiOOQle

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614 The Railroad Telegrapher. off the wire. Show them that they need the O. R. T. and that we need them, and they can't help coming in. You can talk a non into taking out a card easier than you can drive him to it. The management is going to build dwelling quarters at places where there are no houses to be had. Let's all get together and make this division solid. Send me your itev^is by the twentieth, and let’s have a good write up by next month. Cert. 2271. St. Louis & San Francisco R. R. II Members Division No. $2 - - The following officers were elected in February for the ensuing term: Local chairmen — W. B. Musgrave, Stafford, Mo., Eastern Division; C. C. Larson, Exeter, Mo., Central Division; H. E. Stone, Hugo, Okla., Red River Division; F. G. Casey, Oklahoma City, Okla., Southwestern Divi- sion; C. D. Brewer, Enid, Okla., Western Divi- sion; G. \V. Curtis, Carl Jet., Mo., Kansas Divi- sion; R. G. Watkins, Portageville, Mo., River and Cape Divisions; J. I). Potter, Tupelo, Miss., South- eastern Division; C. G. Kelso, Springfield, Mo., Northern Division; M. T. Fullington, Springfield, Mo., Ozark Division, and E. G. Butler, Ilumans- villc. Mo., K. C. C. & S. Division. C. G. Kelso was elected general chairman, and M. T. Fullington general secretary and treasurer. Delegates to Baltimore Convention, 1913 — Harry Fellows, Springfield, Mo.; W. B. Musgrave, Strafford, Mo.; C. C. Larson, Exeter, Mo.; H. E. Stone, Hugo, Okla.; F. G. Casey, Oklahoma City, Okla.; P. M. Gamble, Neodesha, Kan.; R. G. Watkins, Portageville, Mo.; J. D. Potter, Tupelo, Miss.; B. C. Dodd, Denison, Tex.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Springfield, Mo. Alternates — J. H. Hunter, Olathe, Kan.; J. 1’. Downey, Newbcrg, Mo.; S. Kclton, Chester, Ark.; R. W. Berry, Foreman, Ark.; L. A. Schooler, Oklahoma City, Okla.; C. W. Werdein, Joplin, Mo; O. E. Keith, Pocahontas, Ark.; C. C. Lindsey, New Albany, Miss.; S. R. Upshaw, Dublin, Tex.; C. M. Hughes, Olden, Mo. Fraternally, M. T. Fm.iNr.TON, Gcn’l S. & T. .Ill Members Kansas Division Greetings: 1 am proud of my success in being elected local chairman, and desire to express my heartfelt thanks attd great appreciation for the loyal sup- port and confidence given me by the members of this division. I wish to assure voti that I shall at all times be governed by the Golden Rule; "Do unto others as you would have others do unto von." I sincerely trust you will all c-> operate with me, in order that I may be of the very best service to you in making this division a better and more solid one. I shall be only too willing at all times to oiler any advice possible. T earnestly urge you to report any infringe- ments or violations of our schedule to your local chairman for adjustment, and wc must live up to our part of the agreement. If this is practiced by all concerned, there will be no trouble what- ever. Should there he any violations of our agree ment. however, advise me as soon as possible, with a statement of facts covering the case, to enable the local board of adjustment to make a satisfactory investigation and adjustment of the matter. Let us all work together in perfecting our or- ganization. I will call a meeting of the division at the very first opportunity, as in this way we become better acquainted and can co-operate in a manner that will prove beneficial to all concerned. Fraternally, G. W. Curtis, Local Chairman. Kansas Division Notes — I wish to thank the boys for the items received, and hope each of you will contribute all the news you can in the future. An office has been opened at Ruth yards, Jop- lin, with Mr. Eagen on first, relieved on third Fredonia by a Santa Fe man. Bro. Hockey, re- lieved on third Wichita by Bro. Garrett, is on second, relieved on second Wichita by Mr. Jen- kins, who was relieved on third Wichita by a Western Union man, pending bulletin. The boys at Ruth, in addition to the joint job with the M. O. & G., Baxter to Joplin, which gives them twelve trains more per day, arc compelled to weigh cars, the scales being located in that office. Bro. Young, from Bristow, on the Southwestern Division, is now at Joplin night ticket office. Boys, let’s get after these nons and show them the many advantages of the organization, and 1 am sure they will not withhold their applications Bro. Farrar, first Wichita, on the sick list a few days, was relieved by Bro. Garrett. Bro. Casebeer is now day ticket clerk at Car- thage, third there being bid in by Koeller, a new man. Bro. Hastings, second Cherry vale, has resigned to enter the Postal service there, but will still remain the worthy member he has proven himself for a number of years. R. G. Blake bid in Altamont agency, relieved at Frederick, Kan., agency on bid by Bro. Shacklett. I have appointed as division correspondent Bro. W. F. Schofield, Oswego, Kan., and urgently re- quest each and every member to send him all the changes, etc., by the twentieth, in order that we may have a good write up each month. Let’s all get together and make this one of the strongest divisions on the Frisco by each one getting the non working next to him. (i. W. Curtis, Local Chairman. Central Division — Agent White. Stanley. Okla., resigned, relieved bv B. F. McOuccn, a new man. Agent Perdue, Albion, goes to Taliliina as teleg- rapher. and files bis application. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 615 Bro. Francis, agent Tuskahoma, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Foster. We extend Bro. Ellis, agent Bentonvillc, Ark., our deepest sympathy during these sad hours owing to the death of his wife, and thank the telegraphers for the liberal contribution tendered him. He was relieved by Bro. Ware, who recently relieved Agent Perdue at Albion. Bro. Bass, who was pulled off at Welling, dis- placing Bro. Harvey at Morris, has been relieved there by Harvey, pending bulletin. Bro. Powell is now ticket agent at Muskogee. Bro. Frost, third Rogers, on leave, was relieved by H. O. Walker, later resigned, relieved by R. G. Peck, from the Santa Fe. We will appreciate the assistance of the mem- bers in lining up the few remaining nons on the division and sending in memos for the journal. C. C. Larson, Local Chairman. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Wheeling Division — The following appointments have been made to the L. B. of A. for Wheeling Division for the term ending March i, 1915: Bro. J. B. Springer, Colfax, W. Va., Manning- ton to Winona; Bro. L. E. Wilson, 2324 Market St., Wheeling, Wheeling District, Moundsville to Bridgeport; Bro. H. A. Schultz, Box 36, Flushing, Ohio, Barton to Holloway, Ohio, and Bro. L. E. Wilson, 2324 Market St., Wheeling, W. Va., has been reappointed division correspondent. Please co-operate with these brothers in their work of organizing and maintaining the Order. Send all notes for the journal to Bro. Wilson cn or before the 18th of each month, as he must mail them out on the 20th of each month. Yours fraternally, C. L. Allender, L. C. Wheeling Division Notes- - We are glad to welcome Bro. A. C. Hawkins, formerly of Benton Ferry, back to the business again. He has sold his dairy at Morgantown, W'. Va., and caught the six months’ vacancy granted Bro. A. G. Heck, second Barrackville. B. F. Jones, extra of Cameron, had the mis- fortune to lose his foot jumping off No. 23 at Cameron recently, returning home from relieving Bro. E. C. Shcwbridge on first Rosby’s Rock. Bro. W. S. Boyce, Burton, W. Va., was off a few days in March and Bro. L. E. Wilson, of Mannitigton, was calling on friends at Burton re- cently. Bro. A. G. Youst, first Glover Gap, was relieved for a week by Bro. Edw\ Voight, of Benwood, on account of sickness. Get busy brothers, and pay up, then get that non next door. We have one hundred and eight jobs on this division and want one hundred and twenty-five members by June 30th. If you will all lend a hand we can easily make this small gain. Bro. C. Linn, first Winona, bid in first “FY,” relieved by H. S. Barnes, pending bulletin. Bro. L. R. Linn, third “CY” tower, on vaca- tion, was relieved by W. F. Hawkins, who also relieved Bro. C. L. Clclland, second Bcrton Ferry, while on a business trip to Huntington. Russel Nichols, second Colfax, off on account of an injured foot was relieved by II. H. Shorter. Bro. C. E. Fleming, third Barrackville, off on account of sickness, was relieved by C. F. McClus- key, who also relieved Bro. E. Jackson, second “FI” tower, a few days for the same reason. A. S. Rushford, first Mannington, while visiting relatives at Hinton, W. Va., was relieved by L. E. Wilson No. 2, who also relieved Bro. A. G. Youst, first Glover’s Gap, while attending the safety committee meeting at Wheeling. Bro. J. L. O’Dea, -first Littleton, on a short vacation, was relieved by W. H. Johnson. Bro. C. E. Shewbridge, first Rosby’s Rock, was on a business trip to Baltimore recently and Bro. W. W. Little, second Rosby’s Rock, was a recent Wheeling caller. Bro. C. W. Holloway, first, and Bro. Van Fos- se y, second “AY” Holloway, were off several days recently, relieved by G. A. Gallagher. Bro. A. M. Talbott, “HO” tower, off on ac- count of sickness, was relieved by W. W. McFar- land. R. A. Phadt, second “UN” Benwood, is visit- ing relatives in Cuba. J. C. Mellott, first Benwood Jet., on a week’s vacation, was relieved by G. A. Gallagher. Bro. L. E. Wilson, third “WR” tower Wheel- ing, has returned after a week’s illness, relieved by Bro. Edward Voight. Bro. R. E. Fetty, first “WR,” visiting relatives at Fairmount, and Bro. J. H. Beatty, second “WR,” visiting relatives in Columbus a few days were relieved by Bro. E. Voight. Bro. C. L. Allender, second Littleton, was off a few days recently' attending to business at Cin- cinnati. Automatic signals are now being installed be- tween Wheeling and Benwood Jet., which will prevent delays to trains, and relieve the teleg- raphers at “WR” tower and Benwood Jet. of blocking trains. Cert. 754. Conncllsvillc Division — The big new Sand Patch tunnel, costing $1,250,- 000 has been opened for traffic. It is double tracked throughout, lined with concrete to a depth of 6 feet, has a brick roof and is equipped with a modern system of ventilation. Seven thousand cubic yards of concrete and 2,000,000 brick were used in lining; the tunnel. Bro. Bauman, third “RX,” has purchased a home in Meyersdale, where lie will reside after April 1st. Bro. Harry F. Habcl, second Manila and wife have returned from a trip to points in Florida. Business is exceptionally good on this division and everyone should try to meet the requirement-. Digitized by CiOOQle

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616 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. C. H. Snyder, first Stoyestown, wife and family spent a few days’ vacation with friends at Garrett 'and Glencoe. Bro. Smith, third Roberts! was off several days on account of the death of his sister at Meyers- dale. Mrs. Stewart M. Dehuff, wife of Bro. Dehuff, first manager Connellsville, was in Cumberland recently attending the funeral of her ni$ce, Mrs. Stevens. Bro. R. B. Ellis, first Garrett, is now enjoying an extended wedding tour with his bride. Con- gratulations. Mrs. J. \V*. RifHe, wife of Bro. Riffle, first S. & M. Jet., who iccently underwent an operation in a Pittsburg hospital, is getting along nicely. C. R. Darrah, formerly first Sand Patch, is now operating a restaurant in Meyersdale. “Dolly’s” demand for justice was surprising. He ought to be glad he did not get it sooner. Div. Cor. Ohio Division, B. & O. S. W. — The “Bowser” has not had a write-up for some time, largely due to the boys not furnishing the correspondent with the necessary items. The death of Dispatcher John Uhrip wa3 flashed over the wires on March 6th. All who knew him, knows they have lost a consistent friend and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Bro. Foster, third Midland City, was off a week, relieved by Mr. Flinn; Bro. C. L. Romine, Mid- land City, is on a six months’ leave taking in the Western States, Bro. T. R. Vandervort relieving. We regret to hear that Bro. Costello has been compelled to leave Belpre on account of paraly- sis. His condition is very serious, but we all hope he will soon be back at work again. Bro. Iulcn, Musselman days, off six months, going to business college, was relieved by Mr. Flinn. Bro. Lyons at Blanchester, has been off owing to the sickness of his child. First Leesburg, has been put in charge of Agent Fultz, putting Bro. Maloney on second. Bro. Austin, Greenfield, was a recent caller on the west end. Bro. Grassley, Greenfield, off a short time, was relieved by Bro. Root, who later relieved Mr. Dewey at Mt. Sterling a few weeks. We are more than pleased that about every one on this division have paid up and hope the rest will do so at once and help to get in the nons along the way, showing them at every available opportunity the importance of their being in our ranks, especially the exclusive agents. While there are only a few who don’t belong, we need them all. Cf.rt. 1509. IN MEMORI AM. Whereas, As it has pleased our heavenly Father, the great supreme Ruler of the universe, to remove from our midst and call to his keeping our beloved brother, B. E. Mahoney of F» y’s Hill, Md., therefore be it Resolved, That the members of B. & O. Sys- tem, Division No. 33, extend their deep, sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the widow, mother and the children at the loss of the hisband and father, who was an ideal as such, and who never faltered in the obligation to his loved ones. His death was a great blow, not only to his im- mediate family but to his many friends and as- sociates, in fact to all who knew him. Kindness, and to oblige was his main characteristic, nothing seemed to be a trouble to him, but a decided pleasure to favor and please those he came in contact with, and he was never known to have an enemy. Such was the sweet disposition and gentle de- meanor that marked the character of our de- parted brother, and we hope this tribute in words to his memory will act as a stimulant of con- dolence to still and calm the emotions of anguish of the bereaved family left behind to mourn his demise. There is one grand consolation to his family and to his friends, he was reconciled, resigned and ready to leave this world and enter the joys of the Lord and mingle with the angels at the throne of the heavenly grace. Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the bereaved family and also to The Rail road Telegrapher for publication. G. L. Battersby, Philadelphia, Pa., G. H. Smith, Belnap, Md., H. C. Beale, Aberdeen, Md., Committee. Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. Illinois Division — At the election in February, Bro. W. E. Hicks was re-elected local chairman and also representa- tive to the Baltimore convention, and Bro. L. B Johnson was elected alternate. Bro. Hicks’ majority show's the high esteem in which he is held on the division, and we are glad he was elected for another term. During the two terms he has held office we have made good advancement in members and working conditions, and he will no doubt use his best efforts for the good of the cause in the future as he has done in the past. However, a local chair- man can do very little without the co-operation of the members of the division, and it is hoped that every member will assist Bro. Hicks in every way possible to get the non-members to join and also help with their money and influence in raising our standard still higher. A meeting is being arranged with the manage- ment and good results are expected if the com- mittee is backed by a strong membership. It is now BroS. Martin and Cullum at Tamms, and O. Peterson at Hall. There are several other new members whose names have not been furnished me. Bro. E. M. Newton, agent Goreville. bid in first Iludgens Jet. L. Odum, third Harion, got second “SX” tower, and Bro. Wattenberger, sec- ond Johnston City, gets second West Frankfort Digitized by L^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 617 yard. E. A. Green, agent Ina, bid in Kell agency, his home town. Sorry to lose Bro. Z. F. Freeman, former agent at Kell. He was always one of our loyals, and we wish him well wherever he goes. Bro. R. C. Fleming, third Findlay Jet., bid in third at Fair Ground, placing him at his home town, Shelbyville. Bro. A. L. Calvert, first Find- lay Jet., has returned from a thirty-day honeymoon. Congratulations. Bro. C. C. Kniffen relieved him. F. R. Thixton, bid in third Moccasin. He wants a $65 minimum, but ain’t willing to spend some of the money the Order has already secured for him. Bro. C. J. Booth went to Mt. Carmel, 111., re- lieved on third Okaw by C. E. Berringer, who later bid it in. Bro. L. E. Regenold, at Hall, has already lined up enough nons to entitle him to a prize ring, and two of them were hard ones. Let the good work go on. W. S. Toney is on third Findlay Jet., until Bro. Clark is assigned there. Bro. A. Chrisman, second “OW” Salem, spent Easter with home folks at Westervelt, relieved by H. E. Bartram. Bro. E. F. LaBrier, first Salem yard, has a new Underwood typewriter. I wish to thank all the brothers for remembering me in the recent election, and I am also thankful to Bro. Sturman at Cypress and Bro. Johnston at Hall for items furnished me this month. “JN” AT “NY.” Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Clifton Forge Division t Mountain and James River Districts — Business is good, and the extra men are gettting plenty of work. Bro. H. S. Shuey was re-elected local chairman on the Mountain District, and Bro. R. L. Fletcher elected local chairman James River District, suc- ceeding Bro. D. H. Scott, who has served faithfully for many years. We hope the brothers will sup- port these officers in every way possible for our success. They are entitled to it and should have it. Bro. G. B. Persinger relieved Bro. J. L. Bailey, third Charlottesville, who displaced Bro. E. W. Coleman, relief agent. The latter with his wife and little daughter are now visiting Mrs. Cole- man’s parents at Escandido, Cal. Bro. C. P. Young relieved Bro. A. N. Garrett, third Craigsville, who displaced Bro. O. C. Stinnett, second Glenwilton, who relieved Bro. T. L. Millo- way on third there. Bro. R. A. Barbee, agent Eagle Mountain, is quite ill, relieved by Bro. R. L. Fletcher, and he by Bro. L. W. Ayers, relieved by Bro. C. E. Davis. Bro. H. L. Simpson has resumed after a few days’ illness, relieved by H. C. Peters, a new man. C. W. Orange, a new man, is on second Stapleton while Bro. L. G. Bear is off sick. Bro. L. L. Strickland bid in second Waugh, and Bro. H. C. Worley went to third Joshua Falls pend- ing bids. Sister Sallie Crane, Griffith nights, still on the sick list, relieved by Bro. J. G. Thompson. Bros. J. D. Kincaid and McCutchin are on extra at Lyle. Bro. C. B. Lewis relieved Bro. R. L. Stinnett, second “JD.” a few days on account of sickness. It is about time for the Rev. Dr. John Russel Rodgers to fill his old promise to get an up-to-date. C. L. Maupin, agent Reusens, resigned, relieved by Bro. F. S. Grove, second Abert, pending regu- lar assignment, relieved by G. W. Qujsenberry. C. F. Crist is on third Abert pending bids. I would be very thankful if some of you brothers would send me a few notes for a write-up. Either do this or give us a good write-up in the next edition of the journal yourselves. Cert. 579. Lexington and Big Sandy District — I, for one, would like to see a write-up from this part of the C. & O. every month, be it ever so short, and perhaps others would like to see what the faithful O. R. T. boys are enjoying. We are just starting on a new schedule with a $69 minimum, and conditions bettered in many places. I understand the phone will shortly displace the telegraph on this district for dispatching trains. Let’s all do our part when the change is made by continuing to give the best service possible. We will never lose anything by loyalty to the interests we serve in this respect. It will raise our standard of manhood, elevate us in the esteem of others, and commands the regard of our employers. “DF” and “CF” agencies, and second at “AX” and “WD” are open pending bids; “DF” vacancy being caused by the death of Bro. Ellison. We all extend our heartfelt sympathy to Bro. Ellison’s wife and family in their great bereavement. Bro. McCallum bid in third “RN.” Bro. Penix goes to Hellier agency, and Agent Hubbard goes to “SY” agency. Bro. Baker has returned from his sixty days’ vacation, but got knocked out of his trip around the world on account of sickness. One of Bro. Baker’s sermons is to be printed each month in The Telegrapher. We are glad to know we have one brother who is following in the footsteps of the Master. Cert. 599. Erie R. RV. Deposit, N. Y., March 2, 1913. Brothers: In accordance with Section 69 of the Constitu- tion, a committee was appointed to count the ballots with the following result: Dist. For Rep. Address Votes Maj. 1— W. H. Husted. .Rich wood, Ohio.. . 10 10 2 — W. S. Lowrie. • Warren, Ohio... .14 4 H. E. Herrington. Warren, Ohio... . 10 3 — W. W. McGraw. .Industry, N. Y.. • 4 E. J. Shirm. . . . . Darien, N. Y. . . . • 9 S 4 — C. L. Bridge . . . .Deposit, N. Y.. •23 10 E. J. Hesser. . .Elmira, N. Y .13 5 — F. W. Coleman .Paterson, N. J. . •47 44 P. J. Donnelly. . . Sloatsburg, N. Y • 3 Digitized by CiOOQle

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618 The Railroad Telegrapher. Dist. For Alt. Address Votes Maj. 1— J. H. Cole .Dectaur, Ind. ... . 10 10 2 — W. H. Owens.. .Niles, Ohio .21 21 3 — J. M. Dolliver. .Wallace, N. Y. . . • 9 9 4 — M. J. Gallagher .Deposit, N. Y. . . • 5 S. L. Jackson . . .Cameron, N. Y. . .24 J9 5 T. Cole .Newark, N. J. — .29 21 L. A. Utter • Mahwah, N. J... . 8 For Local Chairmen. Divisions Candidates. Votes Maj. New York F. W. Coleman.. ■47 43 P. J. Donnelly. . . • 4 Del. and Jeff M. J. Gallagher. . • 9 9 Wyoming Cal. Crane • s 5 Susquehanna E. J. Hesser.... .18 9 S. L. Jackson... • 9 Rochester M. J. Dolliver.. • 5 5 All. & Bradford... J. M. Higgins... • 9 9 Buffalo E. J. Shirm • 9 9 Mcadville .11. E. Herrington • 9 9 Mahoning .W. S. Lowrie... . 12 12 Cincinnati .W. H. Husted. . . ■ 9 9 Chicago & Erie .J. H. Cole . 10 10 Yours fraternally, C. L. Bridge, G. S. & T. Mahoning Division — Sunday, March 9th, there was held in Youngs- town an afternoon and evening meeting. Both sessions were well attended. Many who were at the afternoon meeting attended the evening session. Among the speakers were: Bro. J. A. New- man, first vice-president; Bro. Husted, general chairman, and the committee. Bro. Newman’s remarks were along the line of organization work and why all should keep after the nons. A general outline of the work done by the com- mittee in the past year was detailed by Bro. Rus- ted, and a general outline of the membership and financial resources by Bro. Bridge, secretary and treasurer. Other chairmen talked about their respective divisions, and a general good time was enjoyed by all. We hope in the near future to have these gentlemen with us again. The entire committee was called to Youngstown on March 10th for reorganization. Bro. Husted was elected general chairman; Bro. C. L. Bridge, secretary and treasurer; Bro. F. W. Coleman, assistant G. C. ; J. H. Cole, second G. C., and M. J. Gallagher, third assistant G. C. This makes a good working team, and we should give them all the encouragement possible, as their road is not covered with ro.ses. Bundy has returned from the Wyoming Divi- sion after several years’ absence, and has been assigned to second “BR.” Owens, first, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Lacy. Alyward, first “CS,” was also olf a few days on account of sickness, • A set of dispatchers will probably be assigned to the New Castle branch soon, on account of heavy business. The office will be at Ferrell, formerly South Sharon. Smith, second copier “DY,” is working as first trick dispatcher while Jones is off. Snyder has resigned and gone with the L. S. & M. S. Cassady, second “PN,” off a few nights sick; no one to relieve him and office was closed during the trick. “WA” second also closed for same reason while Saltsman was off sick. Bacon is improving his spare time and financial resources by raising guinea pigs. Address R. F. D. 1. William Armstrong, first “CB,” resigned to go into the shoe business at Niles. Williams, first “JU,” resigned to accept a better position with a steel company at Sharon. Slats. Susquehanna Division — Bro. I. E. Kelly, of Corning, was off a lew- days, visiting his old home at Millport, on the Northern Central. Bro. J. E. Wexloski third Painted Post, was on third “MJ” tower for a few weeks. Bro. Beach, “MJ” tower third, is on first there while Bro. Hcsscr is on a trip to California. Bro. D. Thompson, of Waverly, was off two days recently on account of a death in his famdy. The dispatchers in “RF” are working through from Horncll to Susquehanna now, and the phones are holding up pretty good under the strain. No items were sent in to the correspondent this month. Everything is quiet and not much news on the division. Mike, Cert. 366. Lima Division, C. <5r E. — The committee has been before the officials in New York several times recently, and expect to go again in a few days, and will do all it possibly can to improve conditions and get us an increase of wages. Let us all stand by the committee and show that we appreciate what is being done for us by paying our dues promptly. Those who lag behind should remember that it is no harder for them to pay up than for some who have families and arc always up to date. Bro. Geiger, second Marklc, who has been sick for several months, at last report was no better. Bros. McKinnea, Coal and Teeple make “DA” solid. Wish we could say this for all the offices; then the committee could do business. Bro. Lautsenhizer, first Kingsland, is thinking of going to braking. We arc sorry to see a brother like him leave us. It is now Bro. Brasher, agent Harrods. Bro. Huston, general chairman from the Cin- cinnati Division, was over our division a few days after the nons, with good success. The nons arc to blame when the committee does not get more money for us. Get after that one next to you. Make our motto plain to him: “No card, no favors.” He has no excuse, and you should not listen to any. He can not say “want Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 619 of funds,” as we got him an increase, from which he should take enough to keep up his dues. They are the ones who are the most impatient to know what the committee is going to get and have done nothing to help get it. H. D. Chicago Division — Bro. Husted, our general chairman, called a meeting at Rochester, Ind., March 7th, open to all telegraphers. It was held in the Commercial Club rooms, which were given us without cost and offered for our use again whenever desired. The meeting was very well attended, consider- ing the poor train service. We had with us Bro. J. A. Newman, first vice- president; Bro. Husted, general chairman, and Bro. Cole, local chairman. The meeting proved to be very interesting to all present, as Bro. New- man very clearly outlined the work which our organization had accomplished, and a great many questions, which, perhaps, have been viewed in doubt, especially by the nons, were placed in the light of understanding. We are glad to say that at the close several nons voiced their intention of coming with us next pay. Bros. Newman, Husted and Cole promised to be with us at any future meeting, if possible. This means a great deal to the further organizing of the system. # Brothers, we should all put a shoulder to the wheel and help. Just because we do not have a write-up each month in The Telegrapher does not indicate that we have fallen by the wayside. We are here to stay. Watch for the notice of the next called meeting and join in with a “Come on boys; forward, march.” Div. Cor., Cert. 61. Canadian Northern Ry. Dauphin, Man., March 18, 1913- Brothers — The following officers have been elected for the coming two years: H. G. Jollymore, local chairman, Halifax & Southwestern, Chester, N. S.; A. Geraldi, local chairman, Can. Nor. Que., Cumberland, Ont. ; J. P. Blondeau, local chairman, Q. & L. St. J., Jon- quiere, Que.; E. F. Chase, local chairman, Cent. Ont., Bancroft, Ont.; W. R. Thomas, local chair- man, Bay of Quinte, Deseronto, Ont.; E. M. Fisk, local chairman, Can. Nor. Ont., 330 Mont- rose ave., Toronto, Ont.; L. F. Muncey, Dist. 1, Cent. Div., Beaudette, Minn.; J. R. Williams, Dist. 2, Cent. Div., Belmont, Man.; R. C. Simp- son, Dist. 3, Cent. Div., Plumas, Man.; W. W. Stirling, Dist. 4, Cent. Div., Virden, Man.; G. H. Vasbinder, Dist. 1, West. Div., Gilbert Plains, Man.; R. B. Law, Dist. 2, West. Div., Davidson, Sask. ; A. Chard, Dist. 3, West. Div., Fort Sas- katchewan, Alta. The delegates elected to the biennial convention were: Bros A. Geraldi, E. M. Fisk, L. F. Mun*7 cey, W. W. Stirling, G. II. Palmer, R. B. Law. We had a very successful year in 1912, and hope to see 1913 carry our work still further along. We added sixteen new members to our division in January by initiation and one by transfer, and added eleven new members in February, eight by initiation and three by transfer. G. H. Palmer, G. S. & T. Central Division, District No. 1 — The Rainy River sub-division meeting was called for Sunday, March 9th, at Rainy River, Ont. Seventeen of the brothers attending. Wc have to thank Chief Dispatcher Brown and the trick dispatchers for their co-operation in letting the bo>s off. The number present showed that a lively interest is being taken in the doings of the O. R. T. Brothers present were: Muncey, Beaudette, Minn.; Hickie and Lawson, Rainy River; Rock. Severs and Hickis, D. I.; Cantelon, Graham and Moreau, Warroad, Minn.; Canliam, Sprague, Man.; Meek, Swift, Minn.; Menzics, Roosevelt, Minn.; Grenon, Pitt, Minn.; Huggins, Sleeman, Ont.; Hacking, Emo, Ont.; Lawrence, Kewene, Out., and Gillis, Rainy River. One new member was initiated and a very in- teresting discussion was held on the eight-hour day and other topics. Report of the financial standing of the division was submitted by Bro. Muncey, which compared very favorably with the Canadian Pacific Ry. and other lines. Very few grievances were brought up by the members and nene of a serious nature, which goes to show that the officials and the men arc working together fer the best interest of the company. There is no better boost for the rail- road company or the O. R. T. than a satisfied em- ploye. There are only one or two nons on this divi- sion, and we hope to have them lined up socn. Bro. Huggins walked in from Sleemans. He must have contracted a favorable opinion of the O. R. T. at some time or other. Bro. Rock remarked that the trains were all making record runs with all the telegraphers out of the way. We hope the weather may warm up, as Rock promises to have his hair cut. Please do not fail to send me any news you may have for the next month’s write-up. Fraternally, Cert. 156. Central Division, First District, Port Arthur Sub- Division — , Bro. Hicks, who relieved Bro. Johnson at Kasha bowie, has gone to the C. P. R., and Bro. B. Kerr, of the Grand Division, has left us for parts un- known. It will now be Bro. Agent C. B. Smith at Atikokan, which makes that point solid. Don’t forget this new brother, he is a good fellow when you get to know him. Bro. Robertson is now at Atikokan nights. He changed places with Mr. Ducll, now on Fort Frances third. It will be up to Bros. Anderson and Patten to get tluir office solid. Digitized by CiOOQle

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620 The Railroad Telegrapher. Owing to the slackness of traffic there has been a great reduction in night offices, and some of our brethren are out of work for the time, but we expect with the opening of new elevators at Port Arthur that “biz” will increase and they will all be put back. When we get our connection with the Eastern lines east of Port Arthur >e hope that our night offices will be open twelve months of the year. Port Arthur sub-division had only one repre- sentative at the meeting in Rainy River, March gth. This is a poor showing from the brothers down here. These meetings will benefit all who can attend and with only two nous on this sub- division there should be a much larger attendance at the meetings that will be called in the near future. Your chief will be only too pleased to arrange for you to go and supply you with trans- portation, so it is up to you fellows to go. Noth- ing like getting acquainted with your brother worker, and it is helpful to get opinions from others on grievances that may crop up which, to many who never get a chance to talk ovet matters of this sort to others, often appear like a mountain but when discussed between men often fall to a mole hill. It is about time that something was done with the appointing of a general traveling chairman. Other divisions have them, why not have one on Division 43. This is something you can arrange at once if you only go after it. If any brother on the Port Arthur sub-division has any notes for The Railroad Telegrapher, please send them to Bro. Lawrence at Kawene. who has been appointed correspondent for this end of the First District. Let him have them by the 1 6th of each month if possible. Cert. 580. Central Division, District No. 3 — A good meeting was held at Dauphin on March zd, although not so well attended as it might have been. Brothers present were: L. F. Muncey, general chairman; G. H. Pal- mer, general secretary and treasurer; Hugh Mac- Lean, Gladstone; E. W. Depew, Oakville; L. E. O Norris, Makinak; G. A. Roberts, A. V. Benoit, J. J. Martin and J. A. Bladon, Dauphin; Frank Wells, Swan River; D. E. Payne, Russell, and R. C. Simpson, Plumas. The general chairman called the meeting to order at 2:30, and immediately took up and passed over the work in connection with our new schedule. Those present could well see how much we ought to appreciate our general chairman and general secretary and treasurer. We are indebted to these two brothers. Let us keep this in mind and give them our best possible support. Get right after the nons. We must have a solid dis- trict. Find out what the men are on each side of you and if not in line report to your local chairman. We all have an interest in the work and our duly, brothers, is to keep old 43 solid. Cert. 8. Central Division, District No. 4— March 17th is generally supposed to be the be- ginning of spring, but “We’re from Missouri." St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone and it is twenty below zero still. Bro. Sterling has been re-elected local chair- man for this district for the ensuing term. It certainly speaks well for him that the boys have so much confidence in him and we congratulate him accordingly. Bro. McClemcnt has succeeded Bro. Lancaster, at Langhank, who went to Parkman agency, vice Bro. Taylor, now at Woodworth. Bro. Coad, on short vacation, is being relieved by Bro. Benson, at “YD” Brandon. Bro. Toomer is back at Odessa again. He could not stay away very long; but he escaped a lot of cold weather. Bro. McLeod, who has been relieving there will go on vacation shortly. We wish him a pleasant journey and safe return. Bro. Hay is back at Kendal after a vacation in the British Isles. It will seem like a quiet place to him no doubt, now, but he will have the satisfaction of knowing that he is unlikely to be disturbed by the suffragettes. We are glad to see him back safely. Cert. 827. IVcstern Division, District No. l — Our general chairman is determined to have Division 43 represented in The Telegrapher by each district every month, and before we get in trouble we wjint to get the news for this district in. The boys are getting settled down to the positions they desire now and I understand a num- ber of weddings will take place in the near fu- ture. Bro. Musgrove is now on an extended trip to Nova Scotia and we await his return with anxiety as rumors are afloat that he will not return alone. Bro. McDonald, from Barrows Jet., sends back word to have the rooms in the station ready for his return, and Bro. Nelson, from Steenen. is making preparations for a better half. Very few of the members from this district at- tended the meeting in Dauphin on March zd, but the train service is not suitable and we can not blame them for not being present. The plan is to have meetings at different points and in this way we should be able to gather them all in at one place or another. Cert. 5*- Western Division, District No 3 — The construction department west of Edmonton is making great headway and steel is now at mileage 105. The operating department should soon be taking over the new line from Drum- heller to Calgary. The construction department is now laying steel to Peace River. A few nice agencies will open up in the near future on these lines. A hundred miles of track added occa- sionally keeps our dispatchers, Bros. McRae, Eas- ton and Francisco busy. Another set will soon be put on at Edmonton, in order to keep the grass Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 621 from growing on the thousand miles of track. The work train season will be opening up soon. Bro. W. Grieve has been appointed agent Red Willow, Bro. W. F. Sturgess, agent Innisfree and Bro. H. M. Bennett has been appointed Lloyd- minster days. Bro. J. G. McRobie, agent Donalda, off on leave, relieved by Bro. Ashby, and Mr. McKeller, agent Marshall, on six months’ leave, relieved by Bro. W. J. Hcaly. S. J. Stewart, Humboldt nights and E. W. Van- meer, Vonda nights, will join this month, and K. O. Lepage, agent St. Albert, and E. A. Cava- naugh, Vegrcville nights, have also sent in their applications. Bro. W. A. Taylor, Lloydminstcr days, has re- signed. Bruno nights has been opened temporarily dur- ing the grain season by H. D. Barclay, a new man, who will soon have an up to date again. Some of our old-timers, T. M. Ryan, Mundare, L. C. Matthews, Vegreville, R. Jarvis, Vonda, D. J. Buthune, Vermilion nights and C. W. McKel- ler, Marshall, have dropped out. Don’t forget them, nor forget to get after the nons. The Order has gotten them shorter hours, increase in over- time and is protecting them in every way, and it is about time they get an up-to-date card. Bro. Ashby, Donalda, and Bro. Healy, of Marshall, from Division 7, should also be reported for transfer to Division 43. Please send in a few notes, in order that we may have a good write-up for our division in the journal. When you learn of anything happening, if you have not time to write, let us know on the wire, any way, just so we get it. “MO” and “DK” are now solid. “Q,” Cert. 599. Western Division , Second District, Goose Lake Line — Bro. Hammond, agent Alsask, has returned from his month’s vacation at Winnipeg, and Mr. Hall, who relieved him, has resigned. Bro. Heine and Bro. Mac Be art are still on the day and “owl” stunt. Bro. A. E. J. Willis has returned and bid in Delisle agency, vice Bro. Peebles of the Regina yard, who has settled down comfortably as day telegrapher there. Bro. Piersdorff relieved at Shellbrook by Bro. Ketchum, bid in Zealandia, and Bro. McLaren, of Vanscoy, bid in Shellbrook agency. Swanson agency is now on bulletin. C. T. U. Bro. Wilson, Rosetown nights, can be safely left to Bros. Johnston and Grossc to be lined up with us. If the few nons on this district would open either their hearts or their minds (one can hardly say which), they would not hesitate long before open- ing their wallets to secure the necessary bit of cardboard. The many varied excuses: “A little embarrassed financially;” next month, ‘‘don’t know how long they are going to stay;” third month, “they will come in on the next period,” are all worn threadbare. The Order is as far-reaching on this continent as the railroads, and the brother on one road is a brother on another road. The finan- cial excuse is mighty poor, as the last increase in regular salary will pay for dues many times over, « and a great many can secure their card on the five- cent increase on overtime alone. I could name a good ,many more facts just as strong. If some . of these “hard shells” can have a few of these facts explained to them and can still invent a good excuse, it is quite evident they are too brilliant (?) to be telegraphing, and should be at some other line of work. If, on the other hand, they still refuse to send in their application, offering no excuse, it would certainly indicate that they should be placed on exhibition as a "Colossus of Nerve.” I sent out a letter to all the stations on the line to get material for this write-up, and wish to thank Bros. Gondy, MacBean, Downs and Grosse for their response. About the tenth of each month I will mail a little reminder, and will appreciate all the news you can give me by the twentieth. Bro. Hammond, of Alsask, is sojourning for a month in the “Peg,” relieved by Mr. Hale, and he by Mr. Heine, days, who later went to Saskatoon to write up the rules, relieved by Bro. MacBean. Mr. Heine and Mr. Hall will soon be brothers. Bro. Bates, agent Harwell, off for a few days, was relieved by Bro. Brown. Bro. Howard, agent Kindersley, who has been off several months and made a trip to Winnipeg and the Rochester, Minn., hospitals for medical treatment, is back again, and we are glad to hear of his improvement. Bro. A. E. J. Willis relieved him. Bro. Willis, our late general chairman, has returned to Saskatoon, Bro. Gondy is on days there, H. G. Potts, of Regina days, replacing Bro. Cathey, now with the C. P. R. Yours truly is now at Netherhill, relieving Bro. Jesse Darling Ketchum, from the C. P. R., who relieved Bro. Piersdorff when he bid in Shellbrook. I was relieved at Ridpath by Bro. Gregory, from Rosetown nights, Bro. Ketchum going to Ridpath pending bulletin and Bro. Gregory going to Ardatli while the agents there and at Chamberlain, Bros. Underbakke and Downs, transferred. Mr. Foley, agent McGee, who bid in Ridpath, was also relieved by Bro. Gregory. Bro. Downs reports snow down Ardath way, holding up Broncho’s special twelve hours one day. Bro. Grosse’s wife is ill, which compelled him to take her to Saskatoon. We hope she will have a speedy recovery. Bro. Wilson is “owling” at Rosetown. There are only one or two nons on this line, and they will soon be in. Boost the Order, our protection. “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor., Cert. 481. South End — Bro. Grey Strong, late “owl” at Craik, was seen heading for Kansas City with newly-made wife on his honeymoon, relieved by Bro. Horace Strong, well know-n between Seattle and Dawson City. We understand, however, that he is only waiting for spring to open up when he will return to Digitized by CiOOQle

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622 The Railroad Telegrapher. Yukon to develop some million-dollar claims he staked out there. We are all glad to hear Bro. Felt’s little girl came through her operation so successfully and is doing well. Ask Bro. Law for a copy of the new seniority list. Total of 73 on this district. He’s the man who will represent us at Baltimore. Former Bro. Ed, Meraw is about the only one of the old-timers who stays “resigned;” and lie even occasionally flirts with the railway “biz” and takes a job relieving. Last heard of him he was relieving at Zealandia. Bro. Underbakke dug up his Norwegian High- lander’s uniform when the grain commission sat at “BA,” March 8th, and when asked any ques- tions, he shook his kilts and said: “Me no spiike Ecnglish.” A fairly large case was noticed in box car the other day marked “Fine Old Kentucky,” “J. H. S. Hanley.” Wonder what it was? Bro. Scott, at “NA,” will soon be working his potato patch. ' Mr. Chappell went over the south end recently on No. 233. Drop me a line if any news. One man can not keep track of it all. Cert. 366. Prince Albert Branch, First District — Bro. Thompson, at “BG.” is in a place where it is almost impossible to get away, so I have not had the pleasure of meeting him. Bro. Piersdorff has been transferred to Shell- brook. The “brush man” has finished up his palace, and Bro. “P.” has his office fixtures. The year-old “O. S. & D.’s” and other correspondence, left by his predecessors, has been stacked in cord piles. He is now at “work” in earnest, and will soon have his station in good shape. We can now raise “SB” without calling at intervals for a day or so. Bro. Armitagc, at Blaine Lake, has one of the tidiest stations on the line. Can anyone corrobo- rate last fall’s “Buffalo Hunt” story? We hope to call Mr. Bedard, agent Marcelin, “Bro.’’ before long. Bro. J. E. Braitlnvaitc hid in Lcask agency. Hav- ing taken a meal at the new hotel there, we arc satisfied that “J. E. B.” will never go hungry. Bro. M. W. Hall is on days at Prince Albert, and Bro. N. J. LeMicux nights while Bro. W. S. Jones busies himself with the correspondence, “O. S. & D.’s,” etc., which help to make life pleasant for an agent. Prince Albeit Branch, South Pud— Bro. Men/ies has returned, accompanied by a blushing bride. Congratulations. Bro. Bouchard, Didoy, was sick for a few da>s. relieved by Bro. Richardson, who was very much pleased to get within fifty miles of “Ml).” “There’s a reason.” We will now hear Bro. Strong on the parcel post. Fifty helow and soft coal. Kind of hard where there is no “owl.” Why is Bro. Henry, of Aylesbury, sending for furniture catalogs? Those little notes of congratulations from the passenger department are encouraging. Bro. Downs is trying hard to get away. Men are either scarce or scared. Which? Following message filed at “BN” recently: “Send my pants at once and save trouble.” Regret Bro. Felt’s little girl is sick. Understand she has gone South for surgical operation. Wc hope it will be successful. Did you ever imagine you were down where the bananas and palm trees grow, and wake up and hear ’em calling “CS,” “CS,” and the fire out? We will be glad when we can resume the “P. S. M.’s,” which means the “pleasant Sunday meetings.” If there are any nons on the south end, let them speak up, and we will advertise them. Bro. Bouchard has relieved Mr. Quinlan, down and out. A case of general disability. Bro. Peebles is on vacation. B. T. Chappell succeeds J. G. Entwistle as superintendent, who was transferred to Edmonton. Bro. Ronsdat gave a couple ofc dances at Craik last month. Regret the train service prevented the boys south of Craik from attending. They had a “big time.” Come across with some news, boys. “Don’t be a clam.” - Will the postmaster get 10 per cent each way when that parcel post reaches Canada? Bro. Richardson, Lumsden days, bid in Rosthern, Sask., vice Bro. Bouchard, of the C. P. R., who bid in Disley agency. Cars are coming in freely and grain is moving out from Rosthern. If all the agents will forward any news they have to their nearest correspondent it will help to brighten up our journal correspondence and encourage those who are doing their best to have a spicy write-up each month. There is all kinds of news but it is impossible for each correspondent to gather it all in from month to month. A few minutes of each brother’s time will do the trick. Get busy, boys, and send what news you have to: Bro. Ilcaly, Bcthunc; Bro. Bryce, Hague; Bro. Meals, Ridpath, or Bro. Jones, Prince Albert. Your correspondent has been requested, on be- half of the agents and telegraphers of this division, to extend to Bro. Law, our local chairman, and family, a message of condolence, owing to the death of his father, which occurred very recently. It is with deep regret that such news has been received and our deepest sympathy is extended to our worthy brother in his bereavement. Cert. 212. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 623 The following are recent assignments on bids: Bro. Mullin, Winnipegosis to Minitonas, now on vacation to the “Peg;” Bro. Sheridan, Minitonas to Pelly; Bro. Morton, Quill Lake to Winnipegosis; Bro. Pescod, Pelly to Kinistino; Bro. Sullivan, Kinistino to Tisdale. Four positions are now on bulletin. * We hear Bro. Fraser, from Norquay, is going West in May and is not coming back alone. “Fin,” show the rest how to start. Shortdale closed, and Bro. Parkinson is acting relief agent in making some of the changes. Bro. J. J. Martin, appointed relief dispatcher, is now relieving Bro. Musgrave, enjoying a trip to Halifax. Bro. G. H. Vasbinder, Gilbert Plains, has been appointed local chairman. Let him handle your grievances for you, boys. Bro. McDonald got Muenster by bid. Looks as if St. Gregor was going to be closed soon. Business is very dull. It looks as if the com- mittee will have to get busy on this new overtime stunt being pulled over us. We are all glad to hear that Bro. MacLeod’s wife at Canora is getting better. Loosen up, brothers, and send me some notes to write up. Cert. 643. Central of Georgia Ry. Savannah Division — Business is on a rampage. We have never before had as many trains on this division — everything running full capacity, day locals from eight to twelve hours late, and night locals on each end of the road. Bro. I. L. Barron assigned Oconee agency, vice Bro. J. E. Daniels, who goes to McIntyre, reliev- ing Bro. A. C. Todd, who has been there several years and has accepted the general managership of the pottery business there. lie will always be with us just the same, whether in railroad work or out. \We regret his leaving, but he got more money and has better hours. Sister Yarborough, at Scarboro, is now a full- fledged member, and every lady on the division has an up-to-date card. These good ladies are now virtually helping to feed some of these old- time selfish nons who have no one depending on them, hardly themselves. Bro. L. P. Trapnell made a flying trip to the metropolis of Screven County during the month. Bro. J. II. Wright, of Stillmore, was called to his home at Cordcle, owing to his brother not be- ing expected to live, but learn he is better. Bro. C. E. Pyron, Wad ley, now has the proper credentials, and wc feel highly elated over the fact that wc are 96 per cent strong. Your general committee is now in session at Savannah, looking out for your interest, and you arc -all urged to give us your hearty support on all matters. If anything of interest to us comes to your attention, don't hesitate to let us know. We are down there for your interest. Keep us posted on all matters pertaining to your welfare. Be explicit in filling out your ^information blanks, sending them in at once, and' everyone stand firm to your committee. This is the only way to obtain results. D. M. Rogers, Local Chairman. Chattanooga Division — - The special called meeting on Sunday, March 23d, at LaFayctte was largely attended. Several important matters were taken up by Chairman Bledsoe and freely discussed, including the notice- able betterment of conditions in all branches of work and giving our employers the best possible service, particularly in answering office calls, Every man should also be at his key at 3 p. m. for the 4 p. m. report and in station order from the yard office “SG” down, be prompt in giving this report. This will gratify your chief dispatcher with a clean report “minus no man,” and help “QN” in his duties. This was the first meeting I attended, being a new member. It was certainly inspiring to me and I gained some valued information. I sincerely hope our local chairman will call these meetings frequently and that all the members who possibly can will attend. It will bring us closer together, and that will mean harmony, and harmony means better results. Cert. 496. Macon Division, Athens District — Bro. J. H. Young is still using his “sticks.” He is treating with a doctor at Eatonton, and we all hope to soon see him getting about like he used to. Second Machen assigned Bro. “Bob” Fuller, from the Southwestern Division, vice Mr. Alford, resigned. Boys, it is more than worth the price to have that beautiful blue card good from now until June 30, 19*3- The M. & N. boys have had to work overtime recently, on accouut of several small wrecks. Don’t forget that every time you work an hour overtime “Form 1082” must be sent in, properly filled out. At least one non, recently on this district, real- izes what “No card, no favors” means, and the pity of it is that his wife and children also have to suffer for his carelessness. Those who were unable to attend the meeting at Macon recently certainly did miss a great time. We hope the M. & N. boys will help with the write up every month. Just one note from each one will assist greatly. Wc extend our heartfelt sympathy to Bro. Woodall at Hapeville in the sad loss of his little child, killed by a passenger train there on a recent Sunday. This accident should make us all more careful and vigilant, especially where the little folks are concerned. Cert. 524. digitized by CiOOQle

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624 The Railroad Telegrapher. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. First Division — ^ Brothers, it is very important that you mail me a copy of your bids on bulletined positions. A good position on recent bulletin was awarded to a man from this district, and after the transfer was ordered an older man, member from another district claimed to have bid on it. The chief dispatcher claims the bid was never received, and, not having a copy of the older man’s bid, the position went to the senior man, whose bid was received by the chief dispatcher, the other having been lost in the mail. Please mail a carbon copy to your local chairman each time, and avoid any such mistakes. It has been ruled that when you bid and are awarded a position you can’t with- draw, but must take it. On a recent bulletin every man awarded a position later tried to with- draw his bid. Don’t bid on positions unless you are prepared to take them if awarded to you. F. W. Moore, Local Chairman. First District Notes — Bro. Reynolds, of Kclker, is now an inventor, and may soon be riding in large red gasoline buggies and wearing diamonds. Bro. Pearson, after a year at Eden, decided the “garden” did not look good, so he bid in Castle Rock third. Bro. Charvoz, Canon City third, gets third Eden. Bro. F. R. Brown bid in Fori Logan, which was an elegant position until Richards disposed of the post office. Now it promises to be a little more than the usual hard work with the usual pay, if it is made a brigade post. Bro. Tom Lively has returned to Louviers, after visiting Kentucky on account of the illness of relatives. All the agents carrying heavier mail sacks with diminished express vouchers on account of the parcel post are unanimously in favor of renewing the effort to have the postmasters carry the mail. They get the benefit of the increased cancellation, and in most cases have a horse to do the work. The post office at Palmer Lake has been moved with the eighty-rod limit, and provision will no doubt have to be made for a pack-horse. There being some doubt as to the authority of the move, we are not asked to do the work as yet. Don’t let a non escape. Let's have our local or general chairman cover the road and bring them in or find out why. The undersigned, having recovered from the “steam-roller'’ vote of four to one against him for general secretary and treasurer, wishes to thank the brother tor the one vote, and to assure General Secretary and Treasurer Roberts and the entire committee of his lo\al support. Get in touch with the labor situation, brothers, spend a few’ cents or dollars for current and pact liter- ature on the subject, and remember the warning of our general chairman, Bro. Fulton, that the officers can not make a successful division. It is unequivocally up to its. The new watchword of the American Federation of Labor is “Organize." It would be a good thing if we would notify Bro. F. W. Moore, local chairman, room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, or the general secretary and treas- urer of all changes and items of interest, making the write-up more general and complete. D. Suttok. Cert 61. Second District — Bro. Pringle has recently been furnished a new home (a boxcar) for living quarters, at Swissvale. Bro. A. H. Copelcy, at Howard, is having a very strenuous time answering his call bell in the "wre sma’ ” hours of the morning. Bro. Anderson, at Vallie, is baching and saving his money. Bro. Parsons, Texas Creek, relieved by Bro. Graul, went to Denver recently to look at the Fort Logan job, but did not care for it Bro. Dittbrenner, Echo, in addition to his 12- hour stunt, recently caught four “bob’* cats, two mountain lions and seven coyotes. Bro. Smelzer, on a trip to the southwestern pait of the State, contemplates purchasing a fruit %farm with his excess change, relieved by Bro. Graul at Parkdale, Colo. Bro. Erickson, third there, on a trip to Michigan, owing to the illness of his mother, is being relieved by Mr. Thigpen, a new man from Sargent. Bro. Charvoz, third Canon City, bid in Eden on the north end. Bro. A. L. Challis, at Beaver, is going into the chicken business. “JO,” Asst. Cor. Third District — “The Anti-Pass Bill” is a serious problem. Sup- pose you were at a place on the south end, eight miles from a store, and when you wanted any- thing have to pay your fare to go and get it. The only way to get around this, get in the nons and stand pat. We have two on the south end. We must show both agents and telegraphers that a personal request will never get us anything at all; but the officials listen to us when we send in a committee with the proper backing, because “in union there is strength.” Our destiny is in our own hands. We are all looking for something better, and sincerely hope that the few nons on the division will not set back any longer and take the increase that other have labored for and put up the cash to get. Every member must give the very best service he can, and show the officials that the man who carries a card is the man they need. I hope the interest manifested in the last meet- ing wili result in our having a write-up each month from every division and district. Bro. Compton, at Cuchara Jet. now, is settled in his happy home, in a new depot which the company fitted up and painted for him. Bro. “Dad” Wright, the veteran at Rouse, is fitting himself out with a sample case of scissors. Any of the boys in need of a pair for their wives, drop him a note and he will do the rest. Larimer station has been closed, Bro. Petty going to the Rio Grande Western. Div. Cor. Digitized by C-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 625 Fourth Dwision — Bro. Adam Richard, first Laveta, Colo., recently returned from a pleasant trip to California with a new Fatima cigarette case. He was relieved by Bro. E. F. O’Brien, of second there, relieved by Mr. Stout, an old time telegrapher and agent on this road. Later he relieved the agent at Blanca, relieved at Laveta by Bro. R. M. McDonald, who has returned to the “\VU” at Omaha. Bro. John Kuhn later bid in Blanca agency, re- lieved at Romeo agency on bid by Bro. Case, of Garland. Mr. Stout at Blanca pending bulletin, is now at Antonio days. We should give the trainmen our hearty sup- port on the' “Full Crew bill.” Better working conditions for men in the train serviqe will eventually mean better conditions for ourselves, and it behooves all classes of organized labor to work together. That night car inspector at Chama, N. M., shoud be requested to post up on the law in re- gard to using the wires when there is no teleg- rapher on duty. If he wants to telegraph he should get a card and go into that service. Bro. Tucker bid in third Laveta, leaving Bro. Wright at Leveta Pass alone. We hope he will soon get another man. Get after that non with or near you brother and join our local chairman in lining up the few left. He has to work a split trick and does not have the time some do to work on them. We hope to see Bro. Lively come out of the snow at Cumbres this spring with a smile. Let’s keep things going in the right direction. Cert. 1830. Utah Lines, Green River Division — I have recently been appointed correspondent for this division and kindly ask that all the news be sent to me at Ruby, Colo., not later than the 20th of each month. Without your help I can accomplish very little. One of the brothers at each station could send me the changes, or other news of any importance, and the name and kind of trick each man is working, whether or not he is up to date, etc. This will help us to keep a line on what is going on and will only require about five minutes time. This will make our page in The Telegrapher interesting and enable us to know at all times just how we stand. Our new local chairman has accomplished a great deal since he has been in office, but it is a rather hard matter for him to keep in touch with all the boys, continually changing about. The few nons along this division are mostly young men in the service and promise to come in in the near future, but it is best to keep after them. I hope to have a good write-up for the next issue. * Bro. Rounds, agent Cisco, is on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. McMullin, second “CS.” Bro. Les- sing, third "CS” is also on a thirty-day layoff. Bro Ely, bid in Woodside agency, relieving Bro. Fisher, who goes back on third again, after a sixty-day vacation in Denver and St. Paul, re- lieved by Mr. Cowsert, of West Water, a new man. J. E.. Wesner, Div Cor. Cert. 406. Utah Lines, Salt Lake Division — Bro. J. B. Lindsey, agent Kaysville, is on vaca- tion in California, relieved by Mr. T. J. Rass- mussen. Bro. C. P. Thompton, second Midvale, is visit- ing relatives in Illinois, relieved by D. E. Swank, from the Moffat road. Bro. Ross, Division 31, relieved Mr. Mills, sec- ond Narrows, who relieved Mr. Ritia on first re- signed and gone to the O. S. L. Ex-Bro. Brady, third Narrows, goes to second Tucker yard, vice Bro. Ross, who goes to third Kyune. Bro. Frank Dclagoa, who bid in third Tucker yard, has re- signed and gone to Texas. Ralph Shermer, for- mer agent Tucker yard, is now clerking at Colton. Mr. Minner, first Tucker, is now a brother. Bro. Massion, agent Silver City, bid in Spanish Fork agency. Bro. A. L. Alton, from Narrows, bid in second Mill Fork, vice Bro. Gross, who bid in third Thistle. Bro. Elgin, of Colton, visited the boys at Mill Fork several days on his way to St. Louis, Mo. Suppose he will visit the old church around the corner with a bride to be. Telegrapher Mason, on of the old-timers from Mill Fork, is now counting eggs in a grocery store at Tucker. Bro. Overfelt, agent Gunnison, hired an auto and recently went to Richfield, thirty miles, to sec a wrestling match. He was greatly detained by a breakdown on the return trip, and says, “No more wrestling matches for me that distance from home.” Bro. Milton, resigned and gone to Canada, was relieved by Mr. McCurley of the Texas Oil Co. Colton second discontinued, making it a one- man job. Competing lines are paying more than the Utah lines with better working conditions. This can be remedied brothers, by getting in the few nons who have already promised. Line them up, they need us and we need them in our efforts to secure a better schedule. Div. Cor. Southern Pacific R. R. Stockton Division — Members Stockton Division: Having been elected local chairman for this divi- sion, I take this means of thanking you for your support, and I hope that you will all assist me to line up the nons, as our constant aim and practice must be to stand together if we desire to better our working conditions. Bro. H. W. McNeil, of Stockton, has been ap- pointed local secretary. Kindly send him all the news you can in order that we may have a nice write-up each month. R. E. Denehy. Digitized by CiOOQle

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626 The Railroad Telegrapher. Stockton Division Notes — We congratulate Bro. R. E. Denehy on his elec- tion as local chairman by a majority of four votes over Bro. R. L. Anderson, and hope his adminis- tration will be as successful as Bro. Anderson’s has been. Bro. Denehy has already shown that he is a live wire by being the direct cause of some vacancies appearing on the last bulletin that were left off with the intention of making all agencies appointed positions and bulletining only telegraph positions. We have two bulletins this month, one showing telegraph vacancies and the other the agencies. I understand that separate bulletins for the tele- graph and agency positions are to be issued here- after. Vacancies: Agencies— Oakdale, Bro. Crawford assigned other duties, relieved by Mr. Hickey, from Madera; Livingston, Mr. Grover assigned telegraph duties, relieved by Bro. W. E. Rash, and Berenda, Bro. L. W. Cooper, retired capitalist, relieved by Bro. R. C. Young, a new man. We wish “Coop” all the success possible. Telegraphers — Livingston third, Mr. Irwin assigned third Galt, relieved by Bro. W. F. Costello, from Tracy; Minturn, operator and clerk, new position; Westley, operator and clerk, Mr. Billings resigned, relieved by Bro. Wil- son, of the B. & O. ; Stockton “BR” third, operator and clerk, Bro. L. E. Needham bidding in third Lathrop, relieved by Bro. Bates, from Portland Division. Let us combine our efforts, brothers, to get in the few nons we still have. Some of them have grievances perhaps, but they* should be given to understand that we can not take them up until they get a card. Then we will see what grievances they have and what can be done for them. Bro. T. K. Coddington, called East on account of his father's illness, was relieved by Bro. T. O. Young, a new man. Bro. E. M. Sanford and wife were also called East on account of the death of Mrs. Sanford’s sister. On bulletin: Operator and clerk Livingston, Turluck, Minturn, Oakdale, lone, Kernan and Westley. Bro. T. .0. Young, relieving Agent Firebaugh on vacation, is being relieved by Bro. Costello. Bro. Needham has taken his new position close to Stockton and his little girl, and is correspond- ingly happy. Bro. Downing has also taken his new position on Modesto first. Bro. Sanford is on vacation, relieved by a new man. Mr. High is also on vacation, relieved by L. C. Grover, former agent at Livingston. Bro. Koppikus, of Oakville, was elected delegate from the Stockton and Western Divisions. Mr. Martin was off a few days on business at Fresno. Bro. W. E. Rash's wife has just returned from Bakersfield where she has been in the hospital. Your writer had a pleasant visit in Merced re- cently w’ith Bro. C. E. Wykes and his good wife, and Mrs. Young, renewing old acquaintances. We also had the pleasure to meet our local chairman Bro. Kahuda, and Mr. Agnew, the agent. The affairs of the S. P. are well taken care of by these four old veterans. Bro. V. E. Haggard is relieving Mr. Martin on second Livingston, away on business. Brothers, please furnish me all the news you can. Keep after the nons, and watch the results. “MC.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has been the will of Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call to her -heavenly home the beloved sister of Bro. E. M. Sanford’s wife, therefore be it Resolved, That the members of the Stockton Division No. 53, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved brother and sister their heartfelt sympathy. H. W. M., for Stockton Division. Portland District — General Chairman Cowgill is in the San Fran- cisco hospital for an operation for fistula. It is not considered serious and we hope for his speedy recovery. We hope the delinquent list, which will be out shortly, will show very few who have not paid up. It is just as easy to pay up promptly and avoid becoming delinquent, and saves a lot of trouble. Those who h^ve not paid for the term ending June 30th should do so at once, as it is very important at this time. Keep the local chairman posted on new men coming on the division. If members of another division advise certificate and division numbers, so that they may be transferred to Division 53, thereby helping to strengthen this division. If you arc working with a non-member endeavor to have him join the Order, calling on the local chairman for the necessary papers. Let us make this the banner year for old Division 53. On account of the former correspondent, Bro. R. D. Brady, being assigned to Carleton agency on the west side, and not having the time to devote to this work, I have been appointed local corre- spondent to succeed him. I trust you will give me your support and furnish me a few items each month, so that we may have a good write-up in the journal. We have not had a write-up for two months. Bro. Kinney, the retired hotel keeper from Cottage Grove, is back on the Oregon lines, just to keep busy. Bro. Neal has been appointed ticket clerk at Eugene, putting first there up for bids. This change will relieve the first trick man of ticket work. Bro. Thompson, assigned position as agent at Wendling, relieving Mr. Springel. Mrs. J. E. Jacobsen is actiftg agent at Lowell while Bro. Jacobsen is relieving Bro. Livengood at Oak Ridge, on the sick list. Bros. Sunberg and Mast have traded jobs. Mr. Godfrey is extra agent at Leland, vice Mr. Simpson, assigned Forest Grove. Digitized by k^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 627 Ex-Bro. Speer, assigned second Medford. -T. A. Cathers has fourth Medford, a freighthouse and passenger office trick. Bro. A. F. Noth is planning a trip to Honolulu soon. The new seniority list, with X57 telegraphers and agents, shows that this district is doing some business. Bro. M. L. Shinaberger is very sick at his home in Hillsboro. He was relieved at Grant’s Pass by M. C. Bond, later assigned to Sutherlin agency, relieved by Bro. C. A. Nelson, a new man. Bro. Brunken, from Glendale, bid in third Grant’s Pass. S. L. Smith, acting agent at Tillamook, Oregon, for three months, is now on third Oregon City. Bro. Edward Maddox, second Oregon City, was relieved a few days by F. E. Divens, from the P. R. R. & N., Bay City. P. A. Lee, from the S. P. & S., has the new position at Canby. Bro. H. A. Morse bid in the Springfield telegraph job. Understand Bro. R. J. Welton, agent Mount Angel, is soon to be married. Congratulations. Bro. Nokes, assigned agent West Scio, was re- lieved by Bro. Churchill on Cottage Grove first, who is now with the Western Union in Portland, relieved by Mr. Applegate from Yoncalla. Lumber shipments from the O. & S. E. are heavy, and a big increase in business is expected for the coming year. E. T. Fields, with the Southern Pacific since 1893, died recently at his home at Oregon City after a lingering illness with Bright’s disease. Bro. Benner, tnird Junction City, bas recently taken a mate, and the whole town is waiting for him to show up. He is not done with it yet. Bro. T. A. May, off for a month, is in Portland, relieved by Bro. W. A. Lemberg, from Inde- pendence. Bro. G. Rice was relieved a few days by S. J. Hill. Div. Cor. Coast Division — There are not very many changes, everyone holding on until spring. I am indebted to Bro. Werner, assistant corre- spondent, for the majority of what I have this month. Bro. Ward has appointed Bro. Werner, now relieving Bro. Fry at Salinas, assistant corre- spondent, so any who has notes, when it is handy to you let him have them. He will get them to me in time for the journal. Mr. Kenady has returned from Los Angeles to Oceano, relieving your humble servant, who re- turned to Watsonville, relieving Mr. Emery, who relieved Bro. Oakes at Ben Lomond a few days. Bro. G. C. Alfrey, third Gilroy, who resigned to accept a R. F. D. route with the post-office de- partment there, it is rumored is looking for a four-room furnished bungalow, and we presume congratulations will soon be in order. Bro. Doig, agent Pajaro, confined to his home with grippe, was relieved by Bro. Lindsay, from Palo Alto. Bro. Doig will probably relieve Bro. H. M. Fry, acting agent Salinas, when able to work. J. Hanson, assistant agent Santa Cruz, temporarily relieving at Palo Alto agency, relieved by Bro. A. B. Sisson, second Santa Cruz, and he by C. F. Moore, a good old scout, whom we would like to call brother. Bro. Heistant assigned second Pajaro, vice Bro. J. M. Day, was relieved on San Ardo second by Mr. Tooker, an old-timer from the Western Divi- sion, who previously relieved Bro. Law at Soledad a few nights. Bro. Cowgill, general chairman, has just re- turned from a trip to the Tucson Division, adjust- ing grievances. Bro. T. H. Kerrigan, third San Ardo, is figuring on a month’s vacation about April 1st, to take his wife back East, show her some of the sights and also show his folks what a jewel he has captured in California. . Bro. Lovelace, assistant Oceano, expects to take a three weeks’ layoff about April 1st, to go back to Nebraska to look after a 300-acre corn ami cattle ranch he and his brother have just bought in that State. Up-to-date card men who need a little recreation about haying time next summer might apply. No other applications considered. Any changes kindly drop either Bro. Werner or myself a line, and it will be appreciated. Correct me if I call anyone brother who should be a Mr., also vice versa. In the next month or so the boys will be going back East visiting and new men 90ming out. Any of you relieved for the trip kindly advise me, and, if you don’t mind, say how long you expect to be gone. Regards and best wishes to everyone. Fraternally, “HS,” Cert. 1558. Los Angeles Division — Recent assignments: Agencies — Higbgrove, A. F. Gill; Nofdhoff, H. J. Wasserman; Owens- mouth, W. L. Wurm; Carpinteria, G. W. Taylor. Telegraphers — Saugus first, H. L. Johnston; second, C. E. Kindig; Ifis first, J. H. Sargent. Second — Fernando, D. H. McCormick; Shorb, O. H. Weight; Ventura, A. J. Russell. Nights — Declez, E. C. Nichols. Third — Beaumont, W. J. Flynn; Imperial Jet., J. G. Castleberry. Telegrapher and clerk — Anaheim, E. J. Brown; Imperial, C. C. Yater. Third telegrapher and clerk — Oxnard, C. E. Hart; Ontario, L. P. Hockett. Third telegrapher and towerman — Riverside Jet., G. R. Lilly. Vacancies: Agencies — Santa Barbara. River Station, Chino, Palm Springs and Moravia. Telegraphers — “NG” Los Angeles (one). First — Indio, Pomona and Oxnard. Telegrapher and clerks — Riverside, Redlands and Calexico; second trick telegraphers Palm Springs and Cabazon; telegrapher Edom; teleg- rapher and cashier Santa Ana; third trick telegra- pher and clerk Pomona; telegrapher and clerk Long Beach and Carpinteria; third trick telegra- pher Burbank. Applications should show date of Digitized by LiOOQle

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628 The Railroad Telegrapher. seniority, to enable Mr. Lawson to readily place the men. Just received a fine picture of the boys at Galmis, If you have a good photo of your station and brothers working there, please send to this office, so we can have it printed in The Telegrapher. Application blanks for the Ladies’ Auxiliary are on file in this office and will be sent to any brother having a wife sister or daughter who wishes to join. Bro. E. L. Hirst is relieving Bro. D. H. McCor- mick on second San Fernando while on leave. Bro. G. W. Taylor, Monrovia relieved S. E. Cannon, who relieved Bro. R. H. Hobgood, agent Imperial Jet., on leave. Bro. C. E. Ilart, extra Redlands Jet., took his assignment, second Oxford, vice Bro. W. J. Flynn to third Beaumont on assignment. Bro. C. W. Runge, agent El Centro, is ap- pointed traveling freight and passenger agent Riverside, vice H. P. Monhana. Bro. E. C. Nichols has taken his assigned posi- tion as night telegrapher Declez. We regret to state the death of Bro. M. F. Skilling's mother, after a short illness with pneu- monia. Bro. M. F. Skilling from Imperial to Riverside, relieving G. M. Russell. Bro. E. L. Dort, agent Glamis, was a very welcome visitor at Wilinington, while on short vacation visiting relatives at Long Beach. H. M. Baty is back and C. P. English resumes duty as manager in dispatcher's office at Los Angeles. Business at Monte has increased so that the company had to put on a telegrapher besides ware- house for Bro. O. A. Mannon. ’ Bro. George H. Reid is busy on his ranch at Mecca. Bro. C. H. Owens is spinning over the country with his Franklin, getting ready to win the next Phoenix road race. Barney Oldfield, take a “back seat.” Have seven grievances on hand at present time, which I expect to settle satisfactorily to all con- cerned. R. E. Loomis, now at Pomona, is a new member. F. E. Warner, extra at Monte, after relieving Bro. H. C. Powell at Chatswortli, on two months’ vacation, relieved Bro. C. H. Musselman, third Cabazon, while attending the poultry show in Los Angeles; then relieved Sister N. Bailiff, agent Cabazon a few days, and is now relieving Bro. R. E. Anderson, at Mammoth, while in Los An- geles and San Pedro on business. Bro. Charles Folson relieved Bro. O. Dumm, second Palm Springs, suffering a stroke of paralysis. Bro. C. B. Turner, who relieved Bro. C. A. Kemp, agent Bloomington, on leave of absence, later relieved II. C. Conway, Palm Springs, while in Los Angeles on leave. G. M. Russell to Redlands as ticket clerk. Bro. H. H. Brannon has returned to second Ogilby from an extended visit to his old home in Georgia, relieving Bro. II. L. Johnston, who then relieved Bro. E. F. Rowe at Saugus, reliev- ing A. J. Russell at Indio, who went to Ontario until Bro. H. P. Hockett takes it on assignment. Bro. J. G. Castleberry and bride will reside at Imperial Jet. Bro. A. L. Johnson, first Imperial Jet., has just built a fine, new bungalow near Bro. R. H. Hob- good’s. Fraternally, E. Mulvihill, Local Chairman. Tucson Division — Bro. Flynn, who was in El Paso, Tex., the early part of March on business, will probably take a trip to California shortly. Bro. Taylor is now spending some of his hard-earned coin over on the coast, relieved by Mr. Bowden, from Gila. Bro. Mack, an old-timer and an artist, will leave soon for his old place in “BD” office. Bro. R. E. Eiser is in “UN” extra. That office is again solid O. R. T. Brc. I. F. Omaley, from the Shasta Division, is extra assistant agent at Wilicox. Bro. Christian, first Wilicox, was in Dragoon the first of March on a short visit. Putting on the $95 cashier there makes “OX” a good job now. G. C. Kelber, from Cambray, bid in “GB” agency. F. S. Case, of Gage, was in Deming recently on a visit. Bro. L. P. Pritchett, agent Separ, lost his eight- year-old boy, the eldest, from typhoid fever. We extend our sincerest sympathy to him and family. A. H. Price, second Steins, relieved M. W. Bouch, who went to Aztec agency. Mr. Brown, third Steins, discharged for sleeping on duty, was relieved by Mrs. C. E. Pine, from the San Joaquin Division. Bro. W. H. Cook, second Dragoon, bid in Simon agency, vice Mr. Mause, who relieved Bro. G. C. Kelber, gone to Gila agency. Bro. Cook was re- lieved by Bro. B. S. Weiler, who has taken up a homestead at Dragoon and is now experimenting with “dry” farming. Bro. Weller was relieved at Dragoon by Sister E. J. Weiler, who has been on vacation. Bro. I. Ford, agent Dragoon, ’ was relieved by Bro. J. A. Hibbs and went to second Simon. If the following new telegraphers are members from other divisions, please advise our local chair- man and oblige: W. A. Bowen, W. R. Bell and B. R. Pine, Gila; E. G. Jones, Lordsburg; F. M. Jones, Afton; E. A. Tann, Simon; J. W. Mause. Cambray; F. E. Dill, Benson; R. L. Micsse, Mes- cal; W. H. B. Johnson, Welton; A. H. Price and Clara E. Pine, Steins; Emma F. Price, Anapara. Div. Cor. Tucson Division, West End — Bro. J. C. High, from Stockton Division, is on fourth “BY” Yuma. Bro. C. U. Altig, second Sentinel, desires to trade to the Oregon lines. Bro. Butler has in his bid for sixty-days leave May 31st, for a trip East. He will prob- ably not return alone. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 629 Bro. W. B. Estes, a new man, relieved Bro. Johnston at Red Rock, resigned. We were sorry to lose him. He is the kind we like to have on the division. Bro. Kimball is another new arrival, we are glad to have the two new brothers with us. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God in His divine wisdom, has seen fit, to call from this earth to a brighter land, the oldest son of our beloved brother, C. H. Pritchett, and Whereas, He has been called upon to bear this grief and to walk with him no more in this life; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Division 53, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, Tucson District, extend to him and his bereaved family their deep- est sympathy in this their sad loss, and be it fur- ther Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to our esteemed Bro. Pritchett, a v copy spread on the minutes of this division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. T. T. Cull, B. M. Stanley, J. A. Hibbs, Committee. Salt Lake Division — Brothers, I desire to thank you all for the honor you have conferred upon me by electing me local chairman of this division. I will try and fill the office to the best of my ability without fear or favor, and do all in my power to assist any brother in line with our schedule. The local chairman has no other power than is conferred upon him in the schedule and the constitution of the Order. If you have a grievance refer to your schedule then take your grievance up with the proper official of the company. If you then do not get satisfaction turn it over to me and J will gladly handle it for you. Let us all forget past differences and strive for better conditions. If you desire to see prog- ress made, you should co-operate with me. There is no way we can secure thorough organization ex- cept by the united efforts of the membership. So don’t leave it all for one man to do — you can help complete thorough organization by paying your dues promptly. When you have done that, get after all the delinquents and nons and line them up. Every non retards the progress we are try- ing to make towards better salaries and working conditions. One man has as much right to be a non-member as another, and if every telegrapher would put that prerogative in effect we would have no union. Therefore, let every agent and teleg- rapher assist in every way possible to make the Salt Lake Division, as good, if not better than any other division on the Southern Pacific road. I respectfully solicit your aid in the upbuild- ing of our Order. As much depends upon the membership, while much more depends upon the division officers. I trust you will be fair with me as I am likely to make some mistakes, but they will come from the head and not from the heart; you should be charitable towards me as it is only the persons who try to do something that make mistakes and the one who never made mistakes is a person who never attempted to do anything. Bro. C. E. Kalb, has been appointed local cor- respondent. I ask you boys, who expect to see a write-up in the journal every month from this division, to send your items of changes, etc., that come under your observation, to him at Clark. Nev. If we desire representation in the journal wc certainly should help contribute. Let one man at each station act as correspondent and send his items to Bro. Kalb, these men should not be ap- pointed by any one, your sense of duty and loy- alty to the Order, which has done so much for us all should prompt you to assume the responsi- bility. Now, loosen up boys, with a little news, you know one man can not secure all the im- portant items without such assistance. Bro. C. W. Osborne, from the “Q” on third Promontory Point, will transfer to this division. Bro. E. J. I neck, agent Lemay, taking in the sights in California, was relieved by Mr. J. B. Barnes. H. H. Hoover, Jr., second Lemay, will join next pay day. E. H. Gibson, third Lemay. ought to have a card. Bro. F. A. Lyon, from the Burlington, is on second Lucin, relieving Bro. J. I. Custer, who is in the East visiting relatives. Bro. Brownson, third Lucin, was married a short time ago to the storekeeper’s daughter at that place. V. N. says he is going to quit before long and help out his daddy-in-law. Congratulations. Bro. Henry Didlake relieving D. S. Clark on first Montello, who is seriously sick, is being re- lieved by Bro. J. L. Christmas on second, and he on third by A. A. Koctt. " Bro. T. P. Laughlin, third Cobre, has resigned, relieved by J. P. Long. It only costs $7. 50 to join the fraternal depart- ment in April. Every member should provide himself with application blanks and see that the non in his vicinity secures the proper credentials. I will gladly furnish them upon request. Our committee is now in session with the man- agement in conference on the schedule revision to try and improve conditions and secure better salaries. Let us all stand by the committee and show that we appreciate what is being done .for us. Every member exert himself to line the road up solid. Down the “knocker” within our ranks, who is by far a greater enemy than the non without; our committee has a hard task to perform. Do not become impatient and publicly express it to some brakeman or freight conductor, hut instead communicate your views to the chair- man who. no doubt, will explain the situation to your satisfaction. Let 11s show the company that we arc deserving of consideration in trying to Digitized by kjOOQle

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630 1 The Railroad better our conditions, and that we appreciate our jobs by rendering the best service possible. I expect to furnish all our members with a copy of our new seniority list for 1913 within a very short time. If any brother or sister is overlooked in the distribution, advise me and I will immediately send you a copy. Now, boys, appoint yourself a committee of one to round up the nons and send me the name and address of any member holding a card in another division, so I can transfer him. I hope to see every member doing his best. We want to avoid placing a special assessment to revise the con- tract on the Southern Pacific System if we pos- sibly can. Certainly this i9 a fair proposition and we should reciprocate. Fraternally, J. J. Brennan, Local Chairman. G. H. & S. A., El Paso Division — Marathon agency, and both second and third arc open, looks like the town was under a boycott, also Marfa and Langtry third, Longfellow nights and Steam pump position. Greenland, Poinsette, Jenkins, Walcott, Calla- han, Carpenter and Durbin out of service in I'ebruary, arc all nons so we won’t miss them badly. This is no road for a non. All the new men cither come in first payday, or drift to some non scheduled road. Bro. J. W. Wise is one of our new men. Ex- Bro. H. T. Welsh was also hired last month. Wc trust he will soon do the right thing. Mr. Wil- liams, is another new man we have been unable to get a line on. It would save correspondence if all new men would promptly advise the local chairman of their certificate and division number. Wc drew only two nons this month, J. T. Hurley and Mr. R. Q. Pollard, in place of the seven leav- ing the service, and they probably will wake up soon. Bro. Burling, first ^anderson, is being relieved by Mr. Pollard, who was with us a few months last year. Bro. Smith will no doubt get his ap- plication now. Polvo nights closed before assignment was made and eighth El Paso “RK” was pulled off. Bro. Smith bidding in Sanderson second. Bro. A. J. Iloffman, Marfa third, bid in Sierra Blanca second; Bro. C. L. Flcshman. Langtry third, goes to Finlay second, and Bro. Lyles goes from Marathon second to Comstock second. This makes Comstock solid, with Bro. Glover agent and Bro. Shackleford just assigned to third. I am indebted to these brothers for some good notis and the promise of more next month. The application of Mr. Bee of “RK” El P.iso, makes that office solid with the exception of Campbell. He #and Hubbard, agent Marfj. are probably trying to counteract the effects of the high cost of living, in economizing by saving the price of a “card.” They are the only t wo cn the division that this sort of economy appeals to. Hubbard headed our seniority list and has the best paying position on the division, width he sc- Telegrapher. cured through our efforts. Before our schedule, with seniority clause was secured, he was at an “OS” agency getting about $75. 00 a month, with a junior man agent at Marfa. Soon after the strict seniority clause was put into effect he bid in Marfa, and now draws something like $180.00 a month. Not only that but he expects our com- mittee to get him reinstated, when discharged for neglecting his duties, which was done a few years ago. Next time he is let out, I presume he will want a “card” for thirty days, long enough to get reinstated, but I fear he will want iu vain. It is unfortunate that he is unable to start a “school,” but his knowledge of the “art” is too limited, the “farmer boys” won’t fall for his “fist.” Such men as this are found on all divi- sions. Let us be thankful we have only one of that kind out of sixty-two employed on this divi- sion. It is now Bro. J. W. Barnhart again, he just overlooked the date on his old card. Think Luthy, second Alpine, better take a look at his card and see if it hasn’t nearly expired, a new one might come in handy soon. He is back at work after being off on the sick list. Bro. J. D. Hackett is off attending to business at El Paso, relieved by Extra Wise, who has spoken for a “scat on the inside" next payday. Bro. C. L. Bush, third Alpine, has been off for some time, but is expected back soon with a bride. Congratulations. He was relieved by Bro. W. E. McDaniels. Bro. H. J. Hall bid in Dryden second. Either he found eleven hours too long at Longfellow or the coal scoop too heavy. These pump-telegraph jobs are no vacation. We shall look for Bro. Bacon to bid in Longfellow; he likes to work. N. C. Knight bid in third Dryden. Each brother look up these new men as fast as they show up, and notify Bro. Starns, Alpine, so that he may furnish application blanks if neces- sary. It is almost impossible for our local chair- man to keep up with the extra list without the support of every member. This is quite important, and it is hoped all the brothers will do their best. Div. Cor., Cert. 352. G. //. fr S. A., Houston Division — Bro. L. I\ Lester, Schulcnburg first, off sick, relieved by Bro. W. J. Dobbs, and lie by Bro. M. T. Xey on second. Second and third Sugarland, East Bernard and Wacldcr closed March 15th. Bro. G. F. Marshall, Sugarland, was off a few days recently, relieved by E. W. Cornick, a new man, who also relieved Bro. A. J. Umland, Rich mond, while off. Would like someone on the west end to give me a line-up by the twentieth of each month of the happenings of interest on that district. This doesn't mean that west end men are all that I want assistance from. Several recent changes I haven’t been able to get a line on. Cert. 2268. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 631 Louisiana Lines — Please notify your local chairman when a new man arrives at your station, giving him the infor- mation required, so he can have him transferred, if a member of some other division, or if a non. Our first trick dispatcher on the Morgan, Thomas H. Meeks, has been appointed chief dispatcher, vice W. S. Middlcmas, promoted to assistant superintendent, vice H. G. Harden, re- signed. George B. Herington appointed assistant superintendent, vice E. L. Martin, resigned. La- mar II. Cecil appointed assistant superintendent, vice J. F. Sanders, resigned. Our new superin- tendent is L. Mims, and our new general superin- tendent is H. W. Sheridan, from the coast. Other assistant superintendents are J. W. Knightlinger, J. C. Simino and J. P. Nolan. Our new night chief is L. S. Byrd, vice J. E. Nunez, resigned to ac- cept position as chief dispatcher for the T. & P. Ry. at New Orleans. We were sorry to lose Jen. S. J. Delmoudy and L. E. Woodul, dispatchers at LaFayette, have resigned, succeeded by E. E. Soulier and L. S. Bourne. Dispatcher O. V. Touchton has also resigned to accept a similar position with the T. & P. Ry. at New Orleans. Good luck to “Touch;" we’re sorry to lose him. Franklin, Jeanerette, Olivier and New Iberia nights and second and third at Baldwin and Race- land Jet. have been closed. Bowie telegraph office is now open continuously, the two operators from “J" having been moved there. H. L. Feske made a flying trip recently to La- fayette for investigation, and J. C. Hampton has gone to “MD” third, his regular assignment. E. L. Coyle was relieved by E. M. Chapman, the “wreck kid." W. Stevens is back again, after being off for some time with his mother, who be had to take to the hospital. J. Hachet, agent “CH," called brother in last write-up, was an error. Why not live up to the rule: “No card, no favors." “If a task is once begun, never leave it till it’s done," so let’s keep this write-up going. Be sure you send me your votes before the twentieth, otherwise they will have to be held over. P. F. O’Donnell, a long time local conductor between Morgan City and Lafayette, is now trav- eling conductor. A better one could not have been picked out. Let’s get all the nons in and then we can ask the new officials for better conditions — three men where there are now two with the agent, giving him all his time for station work and making it easier for the telegraphers. The trainmen of the Southern Pacific are said to have the best contract in the United States. We can have one just as good when we thoroughly organize. Motor car service has been established between Abbeville and Lafayette, via New Iberia, Cade and Breaux Bridge. Bro. W. W. Pigford, from the Frisco, is now agent at Bowie, vice C. Baggcsc, resigned. We hope to have the third trick man before long. W. Walker, second Morgan City, went to New Orleans, relieved by F. Cook, from the A. C. L. in Kentucky. The two new dispatchers in Lafayette are A. O’Larie and R. Clements, both working on the Morgan. Having no opposition, Bro. D. C. Wells was re- elected local chairman. He wishes to secure the assistance of a good committee, and would be glad to have any suggestions you may wish to make as to who he shall appoint. Bro. II. L. Feske, Bayou Sale-Foster post office, was appointed correspondent. Cashiers have been pulled off at Baldwin, Frank- lin and Opelousas, and two clerks at Alexandria. Ramso and Fournet ticket offices have been closed. Recent assignments — Schriever third, P. A. Firmin; Avondale first, W. II. Ashton; Jtfew Or- leans “WS” fourth, D. C, Wells; Sulphur first, E. Poinboeuf; Sulphur second, S. H. Chauvin; Welsh first, F. W. Gershefski; Cheneyville third, C. M. Kilpatrick; Broussard agency under adjust- ment. Vacancies — New Orleans “WS" nights; Abbe- ville, Washington and Port Barre agencies, latter salary $65; Schriever second; Boutte, Walsh, Cade and Morgan City third. Always mail the local chairman a copy of your application. Would thank the L. W. boys for a little news every month, as I have no way of getting it unless you let me know when a change is made. Thanks to the boys on the Morgan who sent in notes this month. Come again, and be sure to send them before the twentieth. Best wishes to all. “FS," Cert. 2179. Northern Pacific Ry. Olympia, Wash., March 23, 1913. All Members Division Fifty-four: The election in February resulted as follows: Local Chairmen — Relay Division, Bro. A. R. Lee, Room 407, N. P. Bldg., St. Paul, Minn.; Lake Superior Division, Bro. A. E. Youngberg, Finlay- son, Minn.; St. Paul Division, Bro. Clyde Bartee, 608 Second St., N. E., Little Falls, Minn.; Minne- sota Division, Bro. W. O. Ash, Wadena, Minn.; Fargo Division, Bro. K. P. Michaelson, Mapleton, N. Dak.; Dakota Division, Brt>. H. H. Ellsworth, Sterling, N. Dak.; Yellowstone Division, Bro. M. A. Smoot, Glendive, Mont.; Montana Division, Bro. A. A. Wilson, Laurel, Mont.; Rocky Mountain Division, Bro. V. B. Weber, Dixon, Mont.; Idaho Division, Bro. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; Pasco Division, Bro. R. F. Hickey, Connell, Wash.; Seattle Division, Bro. R. W. Baker, Seattle, Wash, (since deceased, and a new election being called) ; Tacoma Division, R. F. Graham, Woodland, W’ash. General Chairman — Bro. Sam Johnson, North Branch, Minn. General Secretary and Treasurer — Bro. I. N. Holmes, 1009 East Third St., Olympia, Wash. Delegate, District 1, Bro. Clyde Bartee, Little Falls, Minn.; alternate, Bro. A. B. Nelson, Little Falls, Minn. Digitized by LiOOQle

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632 The Railroad Telegrapher. Delegate, District 2, Bro. H. H. Ellsworth, Sterling, X. Dak.; alternate, Bro. D. C. Poin- dexter, Jamestown, N. Dak. Delegate. District 3, Bro. M. A. Smoot, Glen- dive, Mont.; alternate, Bro. Earl Victor, Glendive, Mont. Delegate, District 4, Bro. E. R. Rowan, R. F. D. 2, Missoula, Mont.; alternate, Bro. P. J. Sei- fert, Missoula, Mont. Delegate, District 5, Bro. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; alternate, Bro. A. E. Elver, White Pine, Mont. Delegate, District 6, Bro. R. F. Hickey, Connell, Wash.; alternate, Bro. C. S. Reeves, St. Paul, Minn. Delegate, District 7, Bro. R. W. Baker, Seattle, Wash, (deceased since) ; alternate, Bro. D. W. Williams, Auburn, Wash. Delegate, District 8, Bro. R. F. Graham, Wood- land, Wash.; alternate, Bro. J. F. Henderson, Tenino, Wash. Delegate, District 9, Bro. Sam Johnson, North Branch, Minn.; alternate, Bro. F. E. McAllister, St. Paul, Minn. Delegate, District io, Bro. I. N. Holmes, Olym- pia, Wash.; alternate, Bro. T. D. Miller, Cheney, Wash. Each local chairman has been supplied with a list of delinquents on his division for the term ending June 30th next, and I trust everyone will assist in getting those who are, actually in service to remit at once. Yours fraternally, I. N. Holmes, G. S. & T. Tacoma Division — Woodlanp, Wash., March 10, 1913. Members Tacoma Division: I wish to extend you my sincere thanks for the confidence placed in me by returning me to the office of local chairman for the ensuing term, and assure you that it will be my aim in the future, as in the past, to build up our organization in every possible way, thus bettering our working conditions and making our life more pleasant and worth while. I also wish to thank you for the co-operation given me during the past two years and ask that you will continue in the future in the same- man- ner. Bro. Henderson, of Tenino, will continue to act as our correspondent. Send your notes so they will reach him before the 20th of each month. Bro. H. A. Long will succeed Bro. Henderson as local secretary and treasurer, and will receive all contributions to the social fund and publish a statement of its condition each month in The Telegrapher. The following will act a* assistant local chair- men: Bro. II. L. Phillips, of Fairfax, for the Buckley branch; Bro. J. L. Kycek, of South Bend, tor the South Bend branch; Bro. M. L. Lindel, of Montcsano, for the Gray’s Harbor line, and Bro. J. F. Henderson, of Tenino, from Bucoda to South Tacoma, inclusive. A ruling was made at a conference of general managers and our General Chairman Bro. John son that: “When a position is closed or a teleg- rapher has befcn replaced by an older man in the service, it is necessa'ry for the telegrapher so affected to exercise his seniority rights within fifteen days." Those who have not been supplied with late seniority lists drop me a line and I will forward one. The Seattle and Tacoma Divisions joined in obtaining a beautiful floral design in remembrance of our deceased brother and local chairman, R. W. Baker, and all members are asked to contribute, if only in a small way, remitting same to Bro. I. N. Holmes, 1009 E. Third St., Olympia, Wash. Looking forward to the next two years as a period of wonderful advancement of our craft, both in the way of organization and betterment of our conditions, I am, Yours fraternally, R. F. Graham, L. C Tacoma Division Notes — Bro. Kingsmill Commander, formerly of the Seattle Division, who has been quite ill for some time is relieving Sister Lola Graybeal on vacation. We are glad to have recruits such as Bro. Com- mander on the extra list. Bro. J. W. Ezell, serving a life term in a Pennsylvania prison for killing a trainman in self- defense, makes bone styluses and sells them for 35 cents each to purchase newspapers and other small necessaries. Bro. Graham has several on hand for sale. The few delinquents for the present term should remit at once and get in good standing before it is too late. Advise that $45 night helper at your station or close to you that he may get into serious trouble by using the telephone so frequently and giving out information concerqing trains. He not only violates the federal law himself, but causes the day telegrapher, working eleven hours, to do the same. Bro. D. H. Illick, agent Adna, on short leave, was relieved by Mr. McClelan, a remnant of the Seattle Division prior to 1905. Bros. Henderson, Long and Graham, attended the funeral services of Bro. R. W. Baker at Tacoma, Sunday, March 16th. On account of the very short notice it was almost impossible for the other brothers to attend. Sister Nellie Wiley has returned to first South Tacoma after spending three months in Southern California. Bro. J. F. Henderson, who has turned rancher, is now on third Tenino, vice W. S. Fisk, who took second, vice J. L. Clifton, now on first, vice J. T. Cook, who went to Centralia third, vice Bro. L. C. Wyse. The latter and Bro. Selfe were taken off at Kelso on account of the automatic block, Bro. Selfe going to Castle Rock, vice Bro. Sherman. Bro. Wyse will go to Coyleston agency when it is opened. II. J. White, of Kelso, after looking over the Harbor line, bumped Bro. H. A. Long, first Roy, who went to third, vice Bro. Peck, who relieved Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 633 Bro. H. E. James, first Hillhurst, gone to third Rainier, vice J. C. Collins, 'who goes to third Mc- Intosh, vice Bro. Locey. J. B. Graybeal bid in agent-telegrapher Bucoda. Bro. Erland resigned, putting second Chehalis on bulletin. Bro. Dean, on third there, after ■pending ninety days on his ranch in Central Oregon relieving Bro. S. C. Sherwood on sixty days’ leave, visiting relatives in the East. Bro. Napper, third Winlock, goes to Hoquiam, vice Mr. Richie. The following is Local Secretary and Treasurer Henderson’s report of Social Fund to date: Cash on hand, $9-60; unpaid notes, $20.85; total, $30.45. Dues are 25 cents each month, payable in advance, and every member is requested to remit his dues promptly to Bro. H. A. Long, our new local secretary and treasurer, at Roy, Wash., as we wish to send. Bro. Graham over the division prior to his departure for St. Paul to meet the general managers, so as to thoroughly acquaint him with our needs, and his time lost and ex- penses while on the road are to be paid from our local fund. We want our local chairman to know what he is going after. Lend a helping hand and see that our committee has the proper backing of the men. Get your names from' off the delinquent list, and help our local chairman in every way possible. Please send all changes that occur in your office or vicinity to me before the 20th of the month. J. F. Henderson, Tenino, Wash. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward our brother, R. W. Baker. In manifesta- tion of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Tacoma Division, of System Division No. 54, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing mother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympatny in their sad bereavement, and be it further \ Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be. forwarded to the bereaved mother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation. J. F. Henderson, H. A. Long, R. F. Graham, Committee. Seattle Division, first District — W. H. Arnold has returned to Ellensburg days after several months at Pasco as chief dispatcher’s clerk. J. R. Collins, who relieved him went to second Kanaskat, relieving Bro. A. W. Ackley, who bid in third Thorp, vice Mrs. M. Gable, who relieved Bro. Silliphant, second Nelsons, on vaca- tion. Sister Jonas, first Nelsons, was called East on account of the illness of her father and mother and Sister Hurlbut, third Nelsons, has been in the hospital some time with appendicitis. Both are being relieved by new telegraphers. Bro. and Sister Gwinn on two months’ vaca- tion in the South, are being relieved by Bro. and Sister Finner from the north end. After undergoing several operations and spend- ing over three months in the hospital at Tacoma, Bro. R. W. Baker, our local chairman, passed away Saturday, March 15th. The remains were taken to his old home at Norwalk, Ohio, for burial, accompanied by his mother and brother- in-law, who were with him during his illness. His brother telegraphers did all they could for him during his illness and after his death a funeral service was held and arrangements made for flowers at his home town. A beautiful floral of- fering contributed by the Pasco Division brothers accompanied the remains. Bro. Baker is sincerely mourned by the brothers who knew him. In him they lost a true friend and the cause of unionism a stanch supporter. He was re-elected local chair- man and also delegate to the convention. Bro. D. W. Williams, of “CF” office, was elected alternate and will therefore be our delegate to the convention and nomination ballots are out for local chairman. We hope that a good man will be elected and that all the nons and delin- quents will hasten to pay up and present a solid front when the committee meets the management to endeavor to secure better wages and working conditions for the telegraphers and telcphoners on this road. Remember that “United we stand, divided we fall,’’ and the committee can accomplish very lit- tle without the full support of the membership, both moral and financial. Cert. 85. St. faul Relay Division — Bro. A. R. Lee was elected local chairman of this division. If you have any work for him to do take it up with him and it will be attended to promptly. Bro. Sam Johnson went East March 20th with the remains of Bro. Baker, local chairman west end. We have not only lost one of the best chair- men we ever had, but we have also lost a man whom one would pick out of a crowd, and say, “there is a good, square fellow.” A good fellow to talk to with a pleasant smile, but a face that could be as stern as adamant when the welfare of his men was at stake. Bro. O’Malley has just recovered from a two months’ severe illness. He is the oldest man in “NP” office. Bro. Lee has recovered from a week’s illness with the grippe. Wc have arrived at the stage where we jye not asking the nons to join as a favor, nor to help us out, but to give them a fair opportunity to help better their own condition, and they should be aide to see the light after all the Order has accomplished, and see it just as quick as ordinary circumstances will permit, especially tin se who are drawing $400 a year increased pay a re- sult of our efforts in their behalf. Digitized by UiOOQle

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634 The Railroad Telegrapher. There is only one right way, and a man who won’t join is not with us, but against us, no mat- ter what his argument is. We are hiring the boat and he is riding free. “Oggifohnan,” Cor. St. Paul Division — Mrs. Buck, first Gregory, off a few days, re- lieved by W. Blackhurst, extra. Bro. Duffee, second Elk River, goes to third St., St. Paul, relieved by Mr. Berg, a new man. We hope he will soon be with us and keep Elk River solid. W. A. Young, chief dispatcher off sick, relieved by night chief Benner, and he by First Trick Dispatcher E. H. Briley, relieved by Mr. Mero, third “MS,” relieved by Mr. Arctander, a new man. Bro. McCready bid in third Rices, vice Mr. War- rington, resigned, relieved by Bro. Parr from the “Q" As I have been re-elected local chairman and also elected delegate to our convention at Balti- more, I wish to thank the brothers and sisters for their support. I assure you I will do my utmost to serve you one and all as best I possibly can, and I shall feel proud to tell the brothers and sisters in Baltimore of the good condition of the St. Paul Division of the N. P. I would be glad to receive any suggestions any of you might wish to make for the betterment of our welfare as there is always room for im- provement. Please give us any notes and changes that occur for our next write-up. We all like to see as many notes each month as possible to obtain. Yours fraternally, Clyde Bartee, L. C. Lake Superior Division — There was no write-up last month as I was unable to get hold of any of the changes. I dc- >ire to thank all those brothers who helped me with notes this month especially Bro. “Darby” Gray, who sent me a “big bunch.” Bro. K. F. Bcrrisford, agent Lindstrom, bid in Ashland days, Bro. Babcock going to Hinckley third, Mr. Ycakey going from Scanlon to Lind* st roni. A. II. Baldwin, agent Pillager for the past five years resigned to accept a similar position on the Soo Line, relieved by C. F. Blake, second Wyo- ming, relieved by Bro. Sehendel, second Hugo, and he by Bro. Avers third there, relieved by Bro. Sinclair from the Grand Trunk Pacific, until third Hugo discontinued March 20th, when Bro. Sinclair left us. Bro. Vesper, agent Hugo, re- lieved thirty days while looking over his land interests in Florida by Bro. Gray, who went t«> Pillager while transfer being made there. ^ Telegraph office Walbridgc closed for the sum- mer Bro. West leaving us. Mr. Ycakey, agent Lindstrom, on three months' leave, i*> in the meat maikel business, started by him and his father at Taylor’s Falls, relieved by Bro. A. E. Youngberg, of Finlayson, relieved by Bro. Gray, Sturgeon Lake agency, relieved by Bro. Davidson, and he on second Hinckley, by Bro. Babcock, relieved on third there by Bro. Day, who has been visiting friends in Minneapolis. Mr. Butterick, agent Hinckley, while visit- ing friends at Grantsburg and the Twin Cities, relieved by Relief Agent Bro. Gray, who also re- lieved R. T. Addington, agent Iron River, while laid up wdth the grippe. Bro. Willig, second “DU” Duluth, after making a trip over the third and shaking hands with the boys, was laid up a few days, relieved by Bro. Day. Bro. M. P. Hovde, agent Willow River, Bro. D. C. Gray, division relief agent, Bro. O. A. Johnson, third Moose Lake and T. B. Nelson, took in “Ben Hur” at Duluth, and Bro. J. A. Peterson, agent Pine City, saw the play at Min- neapolis. Bro. Schoader, agent Tamarack, has resigned and gone to the Canadian Northwest. His many friends regret his departure and we hope our Canadian brothers will use him right, for he is truly a “good fellow.” Bro. Rhody bid in Tama- rack agency, relieved on second Aitkin by Bro. Johnson, and he on third there by Bro. O’Neal from third Mahtowa, discontinued for the sum- mer. Bro. Chezek is now working there from 9 p. m. until 6 a. m. Bro. Knowlton, extra dispatcher, while relieving Dispatcher Brundage was relieved on first Duluth by Mr. O’Brien, second West Duluth, relieved by Mr. Nicholson, third Motley discontinued for the summer. Bro. Wagner is now at Virginia, Minn., with the D. W. & P., relieved at Cloquet days by Mr. Young, a new man. Bro. Moak, formerly on Hinckley third, also went to Virginia, Minn., with the D. W. & P. We wish them success. Bro. A. E. Youngberg, who was elected local chairman for this division, appointed Bro. Willig and myself as assistant local chairman, and if the brothers will all help us, we can have our divi- sion 100 per cent strong by the time the general committee goes in to meet the management in the spring. If the committee has the proper backing it will be able to secure a substantial raise for u». Do all you can boys, and advise the local chair- man of all the nons you work with. In this way we will be able to land the most of them. “No card, 110 favors.” Div. Cor. Dakota Division — Bro. H. H. Ellsworth, our local chairman, en route to Mexico, writes: “ ‘Gratifying’ is the word. Ere the February Telegrapher had reached all the readers we were in receipt of many com- plimentary and encouraging letters, urging a con- tinuance of the good work now started for the betterment of the good old Order on the Dakota Division. All right, brothers, with your help and co-operation wc will exert whatever boosting abili- ties we may possess to the utmost in an endeavor Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 635 to have a solid Dakota by June, with good fellow- ship reigning supreme. “While on our way south we stopped off a day at St. Louis and called on Bro. L. W. Quick, our irrand secretary and treasurer, who extended us a most cordial welcome. We were shown through the general offices by Bro. Quick, who explained the workings of the different departments, and everything was done to make our visit a pleasant one. The amount of work handled here is indeed surprising and, although the Order now occupies the entire seventh floor of the Star building, more room will soon be necessary for the more prompt and efficient handling of this rapidly-increasing business. “We left with a very friendly feeling toward the officials and others for the cordial treatment and courtesies extended and with a better con- ception of the good work they are doing in the interests of the ever-progressive Order of Railroad Telegraphers. 73 to all.’* Bros. Ellsworth and O’Hara being by this time, no doubt, somewhere in the wilds of darkest Mex- ico, it becomes my painful duty to see that the Dakota Division is represented within these pages. This being my first attempt, the result may not be on a par with those of the preceding few months, but if called upon again, I hope to be able to say I have improved with experience. As I haveri't received any assistance in the way of an item, 1 think all criticisms should be conspicuous by their absence. The recent election resulted in Bro. Ellsworth being chosen as local chairman and delegate, and myself as alternate. As some of the politicians would say, “The country is saved,” and all that now remains is to line up xoo-proof and get the money. With your assistance, we can do both, and you should see that that assistance is forth- coming. On behalf of Bro. Ellsworth and myself, I wish to thank all the brothers who lent us their support, and trust they will have no cause for regrets. “J” fourth discontinued for the winter, Bro. Matson taking third “J,” vice Bro. D. C. Poin- dexter, who bumped into third “JY.” Bro. Whitcomc, second Medina, was taken sick with pleurisy and went to New Rockford to re- cuperate, relieved by the helper, Mr. Opp, on ac- count of the shortage of operators. J. L. Seveland, second Steele, off for several weeks owing to illness, was relieved by R. L. Powell, a new man. Bro. Scott, third Steele, transferred to Seattle Division, relieved by H. M. Payne, from Sterling. Bro. F. L. Carll, agent Barlow, later bid it in. On Seveland’s return Payne left for the Far West, and Powell followed him within a couple of days, relieved by F. E. Redner, another newcomer. Bro. Martin Beal, third Sterling, assumed the agency at that point during Bro. Ellsworth’s ab- sence, J. D. Kohrer relieved Bro. Ohara on sec- ond, and H. M. Payne relieved Bro. Beal on third. Payne later went to Steele, relieved by Jjro. Boggs, from third “JY.” Rohrer later went to Hazleton, relieved by Bro. H. V. Tonolli, a new man. Ex-Bro. Bettger, agent Hazleton, on several months* leave, relieved by J. D. Rohrer, from Sterling. Bro. C. B. Johnson is back at Bismarck, after spending a month East. Bro. F. J. Moe, agent Flasher, taking his an- nual, relieved by J. A. Cummins. Bro. J. O. Wright, agent Glover, is also taking a little rest, relieved by A. F. Anderson, a new man. W. L. Norton bid in Oberon agency, vice G. F. Cronnoble, resigned. Bro. Harry Marsh, having recovered from the recent injury to his foot, is back at Brinsmade, vice O. J. Rosenthal, who bid in Sykeston agency, vice W( W. Jaynes, who goes to Carson. Bro. F. A. Sommars, agent Mercer, on a trip to Texas and ' other Southern points, relieved by O. J. Knapp, a new man. Say, “Bo,” have you spoken to that non yet? Come on, fellow, a little “pep” and the Dakota will head the list. Promises arc all right as far as they go, but they never helped to obtain a new schedule. Keep after ’em. Bro. Colby, from Mott, gets Hazleton agency, vice J. D. Rohrer, who bid in the telegraph posi- tion at Mott. Tappen and Barlow agencies are now on bul- letin; nice berths for some of the newlyweds, of which we have quite a few. Ex-Bro. McCrcady, of Tappen, has a nice piece of land up in Canada, and is going to try his hand at farming. We wish him luck. A little more of the “No card, no favors” treat- ment will have a good effect on some of the hard- shells. It is now Bro. J. E. Bohlig, and the J. R. & O. is now solid with the exception of ex-Bro. P. S. Gutensohn, at Grand Rapids. We hope to land him in the near future. When you have read your copy of Tub Teleg- rapher, blue-pencil the Dakota Division notes and send it to some non working near you. Anyone wanting blanks can get them from either Bro. Ellsworth at Sterling or from me at Jamestown. Good supply always on hand. If I have failed to call anyone brother entitled to it, let me know and I will gladly make the cor- rection. It is rumored that a new division is to be cre- ated from part of the present Dakota and Yellow- stone Divisions, taking in the main line, Mandan to Dickinson, belonging to the Yellowstone, and the Mott and Mandan North Lines, belonging to Dakota Division. If this should become a reality, there are several good brothers on these lines who we shall be sorry to lose. As the convention will be held shortly after you receive this issue, any suggestions you may offer will be greatly appreciated and given due consideration. The committee will no doubt meet in St. Paul very soon after the convention, ami suggestions will also be in order then. Would like to hear from some of the agents whose c.v Digitized by GiOOQle

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636 The Railroad Telegrapher, press commissions are now being cut into by the parcel post. Don’t be backward. As the weather begins to moderate, the “boom- ers” will begin their annual migrations for pas- tures new, and the changes may come thick and fast, so remember that “every little item has a meaning all its own.” Send them to either Bro. Kllsworth at Sterling or to me at Jamestown. D. C. Poindexter, Cert. 742. Dickinson, M. D., Relay Divison — Late Night Wire Chief Bro. F. J. Flury, on a two weeks’ trip to the Twin Cities, was relieved by Bro. E. D. King, and he by Oliver Whaley, former chief clerk for the superintendent of tele- graph at St. Paul. Mrs. A. W. Sterland, wife of Bro. A. W. Ster- land, was called to Coulee, Wash, on account of the death of her father. Bro. J. P. Ferriter, for six years assistant wire chief, resigned to accept a position as night wire chief with the W. U. — a better position. The boys miss Jack very much. He was not only one of the best men on the N. P. System, but a fine fellow and liked by all. Oliver Whaley, who re- lieved Bro. Ferriter as assistant, was relieved by Bro. King on Bro. Flury’s return. Bro. H. G. Johnson, from St. Paul, bumped Mr. Alexander on third, who went to St. Paul vice Lindhom, resigned. Bro. W. J. Servis was off several days on account of sickness, and the boys had to double until “Bill” was able to eat three square meals a day again. While Bro. C. E. Ferriter, assistant repeater chief at the Western Union was sick, Bros. J. W. Snyder and E. D. King, from this office, filled in his time. This office is now solid, with the exception of Manager Rudisclle and Assistant Whaley, and we intend to keep it this way and live in hope that the committee next June may be able to agree with the company on something better, at least “Sunday overtime,” which would certainly look good to the boys in this office, who never get a Sunday or even an hour off. Cert. 1982. l'iisco Division — Bro. T. I. Burfield, agent Satus. is off ninety days, relieved by 1>. P. Tuggle, who has made several promises to come in with us. Bro. W. H. Graft, agent Lamar, bid in Parker, Bro. R. F. Hickey, first Connell, who has been assistant local chaiiman, and who has been acting chairman since the resignation of Bro. Kiser, was elected to the position pennrim ntly. Me is a young man of sterling qualities, and has done some very good work on this division. The courteous and gentlemanly way in which he has handled all the business of the Order, not only with the members on the division, but with the officials and others he has come in contact with, has won him a host of friends, who all wish him success as local than man and other things he may undertake in the future. It is such men as Bro. Hickey who accomplish things for the Order which count, and we all extend our congratulations to him in his election both as local chairman and delegate. He was a recent Pasco visitor, relieved by Bro. E. E. LaMarchc, a “C. S.” man. Bro. D. J. Beattie is relieving Mr. Morton, agent Outlook. Bro. W. H. McKeown, sixth “PA,” was off a few days on account of sickness. N. J. Byrne, formerly E. J. Moran’s clerk, is now holding desk 3. Bro. W. H. Arnald, assistant first Ellensburg, relieving N. J. Byrne as chief dispatcher’s clerk, has returned to Ellensburg, relieved by Mr. Kil- gore, from Spokane. Bro. C. H. Mockross bid in fourth “PA.” Bro. C. S. Davis, manager “PA,” was on the sick list recently. Business is good and it should mean better pay for us. The few nons, while doing nothing to help the committee trying to secure an increase, will be right up in the front rank with both hands out when it succeeds. Cert. 606. Montana Division — Bro. F. M. Haines, Box 191, Logan, Mont., has kindly consented to accept the office of assistant local chairman of this division. The brothers and sisters can secure any information from him, but must in return assist him in his work. We want to make this division solid within the next three months, and Bro. Haines will do his part if you will do yours. He will act as local chairman at such times as your chairman is called away. Bro. “Shorty” Arnold, who has just returned from an extended visit to California, has consented to accept the office of correspondent of this divi- sion. Any items of news sent to him at Hoppers will be appreciated. Your chairman would have been very unsuccessful with previous write-ups without assistance of Bros. Arnold, Brown, White- hall, Haines, Logan, Perkins and Lombard, all of which has been duly appreciated. We have more than held our own in the matter of write-ups for the past six months, and with an additional mem- bership of 38 in four months and 12 more coming in, we should have no trouble in keeping up our past reputation. Recent assignments on bulletins arc: Agent telegraphers — Emigrant, Bro. M. B. Angle, and ripestone to Bro. McDonald, third East Helena, assigned to Bro. McEntire. Later Bro. McDonald cancelled his bid on Pipestone agency, and it was awarded to C. O. Hay, the next oldest bidder. “VS” Livingston, 2:30 p. m. trick, was awarded to Bro. Ilazlett, and second Columbus to F. A. Tur- vcv. Operator-clerk Laurel depot not yet filled. Later Bro. Ilazlett cancelled his bid on “VS” Livingston and it was awarded to Bro. Gabriel, the next oldest man. We understand Bro. Hailett only went to Livingston a few days to try it out but it was put on bulletin the day he was ready to go. and two days later returned to Billings, his former position. Bro. Hazlctt is too good a Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 637 brother to wish to undermine anyone, and Living- ston and Billings will be bulletined, as well as other vacancies. The general committee will meet in St. Paul about June ist. We will in the meantime have a meeting, and we hope everyone who can attend will be present, especially those who have sugges- tions to make which can be brought up at this conference. Bro. Dormer, for several years jate night chief at Billings, lias gone to “NP” St. Paul. We arc sorry to lose “MO,” but wish him success. Third “BG” is now on bulletin. Bro. Houg, from the Soo Line, is at Laurel depot. We welcome him to our division. A. A. W. Montana Division Notes — The opening of the “Liv.” Ry. Club, the evening of March ioth, was a deserved success, as shown by the very large attendance. Some entertaining selections were rendered by the Railway Glee Club, including a tenor soloist and an efficient violinist. Among those from out of town were: Bro. Diefenderfer and family, of Belgrade; Bro. Laber- tew and wife and Sister Turk, of Chestnut; Bro. Atwood and family, of West End; Bro. Smith, of Muir; wife of Bro. Shuping, Bros. Davis and Arnold, of “HA; Sister Sullivan, of “ST,” and perhaps some others whom we did not see. Bro. McEntire bid in East Helena third, re- lieved on Bozeman second on bid by F. A. Ward, of Washington. Bro. Young, second East Helena, now visiting relatives in Kentucky, relieved by Mr. Orman. U. S. Parmenter, third East Helena, who bid in third Trident, has just returned from a visit at Bozeman and Hoppers. Bro. Strachan, who has been on the sick list, is now at Whitehall. Sister Hurt, third Winston, visiting at her home in Livingston, is contemplating a visit to Cali- fornia, relieved* by Mr. Huntley. Bro. Conners bid in second Toston, leaving third on bulletin. Bro. Perkins, while at Red. Lodge, was relieved on second Lombard by his wife. Mr. Pidgeon, re- lieved by Mrs. Pidgeon on third there, has been doing extra dispatching at Three Forks for the Milwaukee, relieved Bro. Judd on third Bozeman, who takes a position in the freight house pending bulletin. Bro. Atwood, third West End, visited his home- stead near Great Falls in February, and found that his house and barn had been pillaged. The depot at Hoppers was burned March 15th, catching fire from the sparks of an engine about 1 :oo a. m., Bros. Davis, Shuping and Arnold losing considerable stuff. Through the efforts of Engineman Wilson and the fireman of Engine 3001 the living cars were saved with water from the engine. The office is now in part of Davis’ car, and the brothers are sleeping in Arnold’s car. “Shorty” is in Caboose 1 1 20 until other arrange- ments are made. Bro. Smith, third Muir, is baching while his wife is visiting relatives in Minnesota. Bro. Atwood’s wife is suffering with an affected ear drum Mr. Riddell bid in third “MU” tower, vice Bro. Tietz, who bid in third Homestake, vice Mr. Kissenger, who went to Toston and then resigned. Bro. Grimes, third “BZ,” is now on a homestead near Big Timber. Bro. Verne Strachan, who has been on the sick list, resigned third Whitehall and went to the G. N., at Judith Gap. Bro. Marshall, formerly on third Whitehall, has also gone to the G. N. Bro. Brown, first Whitehall, has returned from a three weeks’ vacation. Bro. A. H. Ward bid in second Whitehall, vice Extra Wright. Bro. Lofgren, of Pipestone, bid in agent-teleg- rapher Silesia. Bro. Huntley has gone to his homestead at Saco, Mont., for three months. Bro. Brenneman, Three Forks, while at Boze- man on court duty, was relieved by Bro. Brown, first Whitehall. Div. Cor. Rocky Mountain Division — To Members Rocky Mountain Division, Greetings: I wish to thank you for your support at the recent election, when you elected me as your local ! chairman for the coming two years. It is my earnest desire to have this division solid within the next two months, so as to present a solid front when the committee meets the man- agement for a revision of our schedule in June, and it is with this in view that I ask each of you to make it a personal matter whenever you are working with a non at your own station or the next station each side of you to ask him to join us. Do not let up if he does not say “yes” at first, but keep after him with convincing argu- ments as to the good the Order has done for us and is doing now, showing him that he is hurting himself as well as the balance of us by not sup- porting our organization. No man should be willing to go along month after month reaping the benefits of shorter hours, increased salaries and improved working conditions, all of which were obtained through the efforts of our Order, without being willing to contribute his moral and financial support in exchange for the benefits he is deriving. I do not believe we have anybody working on this division who can not be brought to the right point of view if you will just keep after them, and 1 hope you all realize how necessary it is for you to take a keen personal interest in this matter. We have only two months left in which to gather them in and it means a lot of hard work for all of us. Kindly drop me a line any time there is a change at your station, and advise me if the man relieving is a member or a non. This will enable me to keep my records up to date as well as give me notes for the journal. I have appointed Bro. D. G. Kuffel as assistant with jurisdiction over the Butte and Helena lines, and will appoint another assistant shortly to handle the Coeur d’Alene line. Bro. Kutfel and myself have a good supply of blanks, and any time you Digitized by kjOOQle

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638 The Railroad Telegrapher. have a prospect drop either of us a line, and we will be glad to send all you need as well as help you line up your prospect. Let me again urge you to do all in your power to make your own and the next station on each side of you solid. If you will only assist me in this manner we will make this the banner division of ‘‘Fighting 54” long before our two months are up. Everybody get busy, and let our motto be: “Do it now.” Fraternally, V. N. Weber, L. C. Rocky Mountain Division Notes — Bro. H unsinger, Ravalli second, bid in Saltese agency, but after taking a look at it decided he didn’t want it, and bid in “MA” Missoula second. Bro. Johnson relieved on Ravalli second until bid in by Bro. Breed. Bros. Blankenship and Meilke, second and third Arlee, on three months’ leave, are busy putting in spring crops on their ranches near Dixon, re- lieved by Messrs. Pender and Wilson, respectively. Bro. McClure, “MA” Missoula third, off a few weeks on a trip to Spokane and coast points, was relieved by Bro. Merrick, who also filled in on second there while on bulletin. Bro. Larson, Silver Bow first, resigned and gone to B. A. & P. city office at Butte, relieved by Mr. O’Dell until bid in by Bro. Beal. Bro. Atchison, **HY” Helena first, on ninety days’ leave, failed to return, position bulletined, bid in by Mr. Bricn, Mr. Hoover filling in during transfer. Bro. E. W. Carr, St. Regis second, off some time on account of sickness, has returned. Bro. Dana, who relieved him, is now relieving Bro. Brown, -Rivulet third, gone East for an operation on his pinkie, broken last fall and failed to heal properly. Bro. Croan relieved Sister Coats, Lothrop third, a few days on account of eye trouble. Bro. Dilla, extra agent St. Regis, off to the coast a few weeks, relieved by Mr. Sholz. Bro. and Mrs. H. J. Carr, from Pcrma, on two months’ leave to their Florida fruit ranch, and visiting relatives in Michigan. Bro. Carr was re- lieved by Mr. Eronson. Mr. Kinsey, Skyline second, bid in Blossburg third, vice Mr. Holroyd, relieving there pending bulletin. Bro. Xiswonger. “IIY” Helena second, off ten days, was relieved by Mr. Fullerton. Bro. Kenyon, of Great Northern crossing third, on short vacation, was relieved by Mr. Cron, who a No relieved Bro. Sorois there on second. The following were called to Great Falls recently as witnesses in the federal court in the Garrison post office robbery case: Mr. Stevens, relieved by Bro. Gookins; Bros. Lafond and Nelson, first, second and third Garrison, relieved by Messrs. Fullerton and Broom; Agent Case, Garrison; Agent Hayes and Bro. J. J. Parks, Deer Lodge, the latter was relieved by Bro. II unsinger. W. II. Duwc, inspector of train dispatching, with headquarters in St. Paul, made an inspection trip over our division recently. I wish to thank Bros. Kuffel and Hildeman for the notes they sent me this month. Bro. Kuffel has consented to send me notes each month from his district and if the rest of you will mail me a card every time there is a change at your offices, wc will have a newsy and interesting write-up every month. V. N. Weber, L. C. Idaho Divison — The second annual edition of the Idaho Divi- sion Union Directory and Year Book has 'just been issued and distributed, and there is much within its covers for which the telegraphers should be thankful. About one year ago, when the first edition was printed and distributed, there were only 86 members of the Order out of 127 names on the seniority list. The relative positions of the membership lists of the five brotherhoods were determined by their respective percentage of mem- bership, and in 1912 the telegraphers were com polled to take last place. This year we have 124 members out of 142 on the- seniority list, and our percentage of membership is second only to the Brotherhod of Local Firemen and Enginemen, en- titling us to the second position. From fifth place in 1912 to second place in 1913 is a record to be proud of, and I wish to congratulate and thank every member whose pa£t activity in the work has made this result possible. If we do not progress, we go backward, and the results of last year’s work shows that we are moving in the right direc- tion, and should be an added incentive to every member to make an extra effort this year, so that we may occupy first place in the next issue of the directory. We still have some non-members on this division, and others will doubtless be enter- ing the service from time to time. I hope the members who assisted in the good work last year will do even better during this one, and that those who were careless and indifferent will be spurred into action and help make our division 100 per cent strong on January 1, 1914. We can do this if we will all work to that end, and it is surely worth the effort. If any member has been missed in the distribution of the booklet, kindly call my attention to the oversight, and you will be fur- nished a copy by the first mail. Please make the following corrections on the telegraphers’ seniority list: Scratch No. 3, R. B. Bell; 47, J. W. Hawley; 79, Mrs. A. C. Mueller; 1 18, C. S. Parsons; 127, Mrs. E. B. Newbro; 130, T. T. Stites; 138, W. H. Coad; 141, J. G. Kilgore. Add No. 144, O. P. Stephens, employed January 1 2, 1913, and No. 145, J. Callaghan, employed February 19, 1913. These corrections will bring the lists up to date and make it unnecessary to ask for this data at some future time. Three positions at Ash street, Spokane, were not bulletined because we have a verbal agree- ment with the company that temporary positions will not be bulletined, but will be filled with extra telegraphers. This was overlooked in bulletining temporary fourth at Paradise and Woodlin and ( Men, late in 1912. Mr. Blair explains that when those offices were opened it was thought they Digitized by i^.ooQLe . j

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 639 might be made permanent by reason of the heavy traffic. Under date of March 22, Mr. Johnson advises as follows: “* * * When this office (Ash street) was opened, it was figured that with favor- able weather the raising of the track between Hangman and Ash street could be completed in ninety days, but, owing to severe weather condi- tions, the work was tied up for several weeks, which has, of course, made it a much longer job than was first contemplated. However, the work is progressing rapidly now, and the office will probably be closed within the next five or six weeks, and I hardly think it would pay to bulletin the positons.” Under the circumstances. I feel that this office can not be classed as other than a temporary position, and that Mr. Johnson’s ruling is correct. It has been reported that at various offices, principally on the first district, some telegraphers are paying no attention whatever to their assigned hours and are getting in on the phone and work- ing on each other’s shifts whenever they feel so inclined. A bulletin issued by Mr. Rapelje, on April 25, 1911, fully covers this violation of rules and of the hours-of-service law, and prescribes the penalty. Where eight and nine-hour shifts are worked, there is no excuse whatever for anyone working on any trick other than their own, and it is clearly a violation of the law when they do so. It is the duty of every member to report such violations, regardless of whether the trans- gressor is a member or aNion-member, as the hours-of-service law was enacted for the protec- tion of the telegrapher and he should be the first v to observe it and uphold it. I have asked those who have complained to me to give me future data on these violations, and I shall not hesitate to bring such cases to the attention of Mr. Burt and ask that he take steps to correct them. Any telegrapher disciplined for such practice will have no grounds for complaint, as sufficient warning has been given. Yours fraternally, B. E. Nason, L. C. Local Fund — The condition of the local fund of the Idaho Division, at the close of the first quarter, March 31. *9*3. is as follows: CASH RECEIVED. From 35 members, 50 cents each.. $17. 50 From 3 members, $t.oo each 3.00 $20.50 DISBURSEMENTS. Postage $ .50 Cost of seniority lists and mailing same 8.00 Cost of Union Directory and Year Book and mailing same 7.50 16.00 Balance in local treasury $ 4.50 Kindly note that my address is changed from R. F. D. No 2, Rathdrum, Idaho, to Athol, Idaho. Respectfully submitted, E. S. Smith, Local Sec’y and Treas. Idaho Division Notes — Bro. C. S. Parsons, third Paradise, resigned and was relieved temporarily by Mr. Stephens. R. E. Lee, who bid in this position, is not a mem- ber and is not entitled to fraternal courtesies. He has been in the service for almost four years, and has taken advantage of the telegraphers' schedule in bidding in positions, as well as taking the increase in salaries secured. He claims he is financially unable to carry a card, but when a man drops from $8 to $48 a night playing pea pool, it is hardly to be expected he will have money enough to carry a card. M. E. Schroeder relieved Bro. Williams on second Thompson Falls, the latter going to Fur- long to relieve Sister Mueller at Furlong, re- signed. Sister Cahill, third Tuscor, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Garrett, who later relieved Bro. Cahill on first there a few days. Sister Cusick, second Clarks Fork, while at- tending the funeral of her brother’s child in Spo- kane, was relieved by Bro. Jackewitz, who also relieved Bro. Beseke, third Athol, a few days, and later relieved Bro. Bunge, third Cheney, off ten days owing to illness. Bro. L. P. Marshall, third Hope, off a few days, was relieved by Sister Gephart, who also relieved Bro. Thayer on second while he enjoyed a few days* fishing, and later went off on sick leave, relieved by Mr. Hoag, who has been in the service since September, 1912, and has promised to join on every payday since, but is still out. Bro. P. A. Smith, first Sand Point, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Myers, from second, and he by Mr. Stephens. Bro. Underhill bid in third Sand Point, relieved on third Granite by Bro. Olsen. Bro. Lucas bid in third Velox, relieved on sec- ond Algoma by Sister Gephart. Bro. Underhill, second Athol, bid in third Gran- ite, relieved by Sister Seymour, later relieved on bid by Bro. E. S. Smith, Sister Seymour relieving him on first Ramsey. Bros. Thornton and Woodward and Mr. Holly have the three tricks at Ash street, Spokane. The latter, a W. U. man, says he will get a card soon. Bro. McCusker, second Hangman, is visiting in the East, relieved by Bro. Thompson. Bro. Schneider bid in second Marshall, vacated by Bro. Stites, who has gone to the Milwaukee. Bro. Binbander, of Colton, bid in the agent- telegrapher position at Reardan. We are indebted to Bros. Davidson, of Koote- nai, and Kreitz, of Marshall, for items thk month. Div. Com. Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Ry. The newly elected chairmen, B. E. Miller, O. B. Handy and H. K. Bell, met in Mossop’s Hall. Brewster, Ohio, 8:30 p. m., Saturday evening, March 8, 1913, for the purpose of electing a gen eral chairman, general secretary and treasurer and a local chairman for the Wabash Pittsburg Ter- Digitized by LiOOQle

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640 The Railroad Telegrapher. initial Ry., also to adopt bylaws to govern the compensation of officers of Division 55, and handle any pending matters pertaining to schedule neg^ tiations with the management, etc. \V. A. Albaugh was unanimously elected local chairman of the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt R. R. Bro. A. H. Shaft having declined the office owing to his numerous duties in connection with his position as agent at Avella, Pa. Bro. J. O. Peoples was also unanimously elected general chairman of Division 55, and Bro. C. E. Baltzer re-elected general secretary and treasurer. On motion by Bro. Handy, seconded by Miller, a committee of three of the general committee was unanimously elected as a board of adjustment to handle schedule negotiations, consisting of Peo- ples, Albaugh and Baltzer. Signed W. A. Albai'cii, O. B. Handy, H. K. Bell, B. E. Miller, Local Chairmen. Houston & Texas Central R. R. South End — Brothers, we must get after the few nons on this end and line them up. Show them how much good it will do them in every respect. Don’t say he is a friend of mine and let him go. He can’t be; if he was he wouldn’t stay out of the Order and graft on what you work for, you pay your dues and he should do likewise. That next payday, when some of them having been promis- ing to join never comes. The I. & G- N. boys had a good meeting at Valley Jet. on March 16th. We hope they will be successful in all matters discussed at that meeting. We should have a meeting somewhere once a month and liven things up a little. I am sure it would be interesting. It has been quite a while since we had a revised schedule. We should have a $75.00 minimum, a nine-hour day and double time on Sunday. If we will get in the nons and all pull together we can get what we want. Cert. 188. Southern Ry. K noxville Division — Members Knoxville Division — Having been re- elected chairman local board of adjustment for ensiling term, also delegate to Baltimore conven- tion, I wish to take this opportunity to thank you collectively for your support. There have been times during the past two years when I have been somewhat discouraged at the attitude of some well-meaning brothers, who listen to gossip, then pass it along with good measure; but the encouragement received from many of the brothers and from sources entirely unlookcd for, made me feel that what we wire trying to do was appreciated. Remember that it is just as much your duty as the chairman’s to look after the welfare ot the division. We were never before in a better condition. For the last four or five months wc have not had less than thirty-three and last meeting we had forty-five members present. With the exception ot several from the Coster Division and the regu lars from the cast end and up the river, the majority is from the west end, from twenty to thirty of them showing up at each meeting. The east end members should wake up now and come out without solicitation or persuasion from any one. We have reached a period in the hi- tory of our organization when it should not be necessary to beg brothers to attend their division meeting — or non-members to join the organization that has fought their hattles for increased pay and better conditions and is still doing so without a penny being contributed by them. Many ot our members have never been inside of the lodge room. They are not only missing a great treat, but are also retarding our progress, and handicajr- ping those who do attend regularly and are show ing the “Never give up spirit.” The brains of the division attend so you will all find it inter esting to come out. The distribution of the appropriation allowed in the recent wage scale was made on as nearly a fair basis as possible, most all receiving $4.00. $5.00 and $6.00, and some few $8.00 a month. Everybody is paying up their dues loyally, ex- cept two or three who have been delinquent for several years. When their checks loom up, how- ever, with a $5.00 increase, and the chief aaks them when they want their vacation they never fail to take both. One of our division officials stated recently that an employe who accepted the benefits gotten at the expense and efforts of his fellow-man without showing his appreciation and helping pay the bill was not loyal to his craft and a man who was not loyal to his own order would not be loyal to the company. Should the agreement which gives them vacations with pay, increased w-ages, annual, passes, shorter workday, seniority rights, the bulletining of vacancies and other concessions be abrogated, they would be the first to complain. But the O. R. T. is here to stay and long after our lips cease to speak, and our eyes close forever on the scenes of the earth, others will stand ready to grasp the flag of unionism as it falls from our hands. The drop ping out of a few members on a division or tak ing away a schedule or two can never shipwreck an organization like the grand old O. R. T. Since the telegraphers and station agents were organized, especially the last three or four years, the general manager of this system states that the service lias improved greatly, and our organize tion has brought about this improvement. Some years ago he told the committee it was up to tliese men to aid the company in build ing up tile road — and they have done it. While touching upon this point we wish to thank our division officials for their fair and just dealings with the local board of adjustment ami the many little favors granted the individual telegraphers on the division. It is greatly appro- Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 641 ciated, especially the stopping of train No. 35 in order that the boys may attend their meet- ings and get back in time for work. Let's give them the best of service and in this way show our appreciation for this splendid treatment. I ask your hearty co-operation in all things pertaining to the welfare of the Order and the company, as loyalty to the former means faith- ful service to the latter. \V. H. Cord, L. C. Memphis Division — Mr. Clopton, appointed ticket agent at Scotts- boro, was relieved on first Middleton by Paul Ennis, third Paint Rock, and he by Mr. Jones, from second Middleton. Bro. J. B. Grant bid in first Middleton, relieved on third Grand Jet., Tcnn., by Mr. Ennis. Bro. R. P. Higganbotham, third Decatur, while off on a ten-day pleasure trip, was relieved by Bro. Sibley, from Decatur Jet., and he by Extra Higganbotham, who relieved Mr. Tyler on third Middleton, when he bid in third Paint Rock, re- lieving Mr. Busby, who relieved Mr. Higgan- botham when he returned to Decatur Jet. Bro. Atchley is agent at Barton again. We are all glad that he has been reinstated. Bros. Ferguson and Willis were obliged to double at Tuscumbia several days on account of the sick- ness of Bro. Hamilton. Bro. Hooker, third Stevenson, has been trying to get off for some time to visit Chattanooga, but has been unable to get relief, all the extra men being at work. I have a new supply of application blanks on hand and will be glad to send the brothers all they can use. We must get after the nons and make this division as near solid as possible. Some good brother on the west end kindly send me a few items each month, so we can have a good write-up every month. Not a single item received for this one. *‘RO.” Charlotte Division, South End — Toccoa, Ga., March xi, 1913. Members South End, Charlotte Division: I have just been notified by Bro. O. R. Doyle, local chairman, that I was elected as delegate to the Grand Convention at Baltimore. I take this means of thanking you as a whole for the confi- dence thus placed in me and assure you that I will serve you to the best of my ability. If there are auy amendments to our present constitution or any other business that any brother is interested in and would like to get before the convention, write me at Toccoa, Ga., and I will be glad to handle it for you when I reach Baltimore. Fraternally, P. L. Turner, Ass’t L. C. Charlotte Division, South End Xotes — To influence a large number of people to turn your way and see things from your viewpoint and feel and act as you do on a given line of policy calls for incessant agitation, a nevcr ceasing cam- paign of education, clearly and succinctly showing the end to be attained and the resultant effect on those who are the prime and interested factors in securing such change. Unsatisfactory condi- tions affecting one individual, as a rule, are easily remedied, but when you enlarge the field and take in a number of people whose condition you arc seeking to better you can only secure the desired results after long and continued hammering at the facts. To accomplish this requires sound and conservative judgment, tact and diplomacy. This plan, I believe, should be followed up when solicit- ing the nons to join our organization. Their moral integrity and honesty of purpose is evidenced in their ordinary business dealings, and they will no doubt do the right thing when they can be in- duced to carefully consider the situation, as we have the tangible facts and figures to prove what united effort has done and can do through the O. R. T. organization in comparing the salaries fifteen years ago wdth today. They can not deny the fact that they have been the beneficiaries in an equal degree with us, and it is high time that they should come in and do their share, and help us to secure better results in the future. W. Persha, message side “V” Greenville, off a few days on account of sickness in his family, was relieved by ex-Bro. J. F. Ayers, second Greenville (train order side), and he by Bro. P. J. Lyles. Bro. R. L. Echols was borrowed a few days by north end and relieved Bro. W. H. Holmes, first Lowell, N. C. Bro. S. P. Thornton, operator-clerk Athens, was assigned third Duluth. Bro. T. C. Poole went to third Cornelia, re- lieved by Bro. J. G. Blair, from third Suwanee, and he by Bro. W. M. Cureton. Bro. W. R. Jones, third Suwanee, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. J. G. Blair. It’s firo. C. S. Bosworth at Gainesville now. Bro. W. K. Scroggs, third Oakwood, off a few days on account of sickness in his family, was relieved by Bro. F. A. Sheriff. Bro. T. M. Perry, second Duluth, off a few days on account of his mother’s illness, was re- lieved by R. Boggs. R. W. Callahan was borrowed a week by north end to relieve at Rocky River, N. C. Bro. J. G. Utsy, second message side Greenville, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. P. J. Lyles. Two cars were completely destroyed and three employes on B-Ridgc No. ri were injured recently when No. 30 side-swiped the engine and baggage car of No. 11 at the Southern Seneca crossing. Bro. H. L. Watkins, third Liberty, while in Washington a few days attending the inauguration, was relieved by Bro. C. C. Harris. Bro. E. H. Brown, third Central, on vacation, was relieved by R. Boggs. Bro. R. L. Echols was borrowed by the Atlanta Division on third Armour a few days. John Gibby, special agent Southern Ry., was shot and instantly killed at Cornelia on February -’8th by one of the two negroes he was arresting for “hoboing.” The negroes were lynched that Digitized by

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642 The Railroad Telegrapher. night about 8:oo p. m. near the scene of the crime. Bro. I. E. King, third Harbin, off a few days, wai relieved by R. L. Pearson, a Newman Tele- graph College product. J. A. King, first Harbin, off a few dayt, was relieved by Bro. F. A. Sheriff. Bro. S. P. Thornton, operator-clerk Athens, has taken third Duluth, relieved by Bro. B. F. Moss, extra. Bro. A. E. Stewart, third Fallis, has been as- signed to third Suwanee. It’s Bro. H. Q. Boggs, first Lula, now. Bro. J. F. McBrayer, third Mt. Airy, has been assigned to operator-clerk at Athens. Bro. B. H. Johnson, second Central, on vacation, was relieved by R. Boggs. Bro. J. R. Westmorland, third Ayersville, off a few days sick, was relieved by Bro. J. G. Blair. H. B. Rhodes, first Suwanee, off a few days, was relieved by A. E. Beaty. Bro. E. H. Brown, third Central, off a few days, was relieved by C. E. Perrine. Bro. P. D. Shupping, from the Danville Divi- sion, was down on this end recently with Bro. H. G. Alexander, our able general chairman, to help count the votes at Calhoun. Bro. J. N. Sims, first Central, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. E. H. Brown, of third there, and he by C. E. Perrine. Bro. A. E. Stewart, third Fallis, has taken his trick at Athens, relieved by Bro. F. A. Sheriff. Regular meeting held at Central on Second Sun- day in March with eighteen members present. W. K. Scroggs, third Oakwood, was unable to come on account of his baby being sick. Bros. D. Taylor and C. L. Cox, first and second trick Buford, while attending court at Lawrence- ville, were relieved by Bros. W. M. Cureton and C. C. Harris. Bro. P. J. Garvey, third Greenville, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. P. J. Lyles, assigned third Fallis on recent bulletin. Bro. F. M. Leeson, while attending court at Clarksville, was relieved by C. E. Pierce, and Bro. J. Elliott, third Cross Keys, attending court at Decatur, by Bro. J. G. Blair. Bro. J. A. Barker, second Lula, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. R. L. Echols. 1 trust by the time the May write-up is sent in that the division will be solid. Fraternally, B. W. Grant. Atlanta Division, North End- - Business is good, and nearly every office between Inman yards and Ooltewah Jet. has three men, while several of the larger stations have teleg- raphers besides the agent. Several offices will be cut out shortly, now that the winter tourist season is over, and the fast through passenger trains discontinued. The oldest and most efficient men will get the best positions left, leaving the other places for the new men who stay on with us. Bro. H. L. Allen, our local chairman, got back from Washington about March 25th, after having secured a good and substantial increase for 11-, which will raise the regular “OS” jobs $4 a month out on the line; those where there are switches at lap-sidings to throw, $6 a month, and agent-telegraphers from $4 to $6 a month (ac- cording to the sire of agency); yard, switch-throw- ing telegraphers to $75 straight, arid other offices proportionately raised to a fair minimum. Bro. Allen and his cohorts deserve a lot of praise and are to be congratulated on these good deeds and their loyalty to us boys and the dear old Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Stick to these good brothers, boys, and stay lined up. Several have been dismissed from the service and some disciplined recently for sleeping on duty, leaving the keys open, and throwing switches under passenger trains at lap-sidings. This could have been avoided had they taken their proper rest while off duty, which would have left them in better physical as well as mental condition to handle their jobs at night. Boys, take more rest and pay closer attention to the wires and assist your dispatcher as much as possible. Every time one of you go to sleep or otherwise neglect your duty and you are dis- charged or disciplined it hurts our cause and makes it harder for our committee to get a raise for us from the officials. These little things are noticed and thrown in our committee’s faces when they go after better working conditions and more pay. We have a good minimum, and should render the best possible service, inasmuch as we only have to work eight hours and have sixteen hours off or away from the office. Let us all co-operate and try to show the officials that we are deserving by giving them the best there is in us. Bro. Finney is now on North Inman second, and Bro. Adams on third Constitution. Bros. Smith, Garmon and Middlebrooks are on first, second and third Powder Springs. On bid, March 15th: Polhill first, Macon (freight); second Ellenwood, Stockbridge, Polhill; third Ellenwood, McDonough, Sandy, Stockbridge, Polhill and Armour. Bro. D. G. Williams, extra, assigned third Silver Creek, vice Bryant, who took second there, vice Gray, who I understand staid with the West- ern. Union in Texas during 19 07. Good riddance. E. P. Roberts was relieved on third Rockmart by E. Bishop, extra. We are glad to welcome Bros. B. L. Smith, from the S. A. L.; J. B. Farish, from the A. C. L., and W. B. Fuller, from the L. & N. Bros. Gheesling, D. G. Williams, Jones, and Mr. Bishop were in Washington during the in- auguration. Everything moved in perfect order, there not being a serious mistake made by any of the boys. Superintendent of Terminals Keppeli stated that it was the slickest movement he has ever been able to get at an inauguration. There arc going to be a number of changes before long if the boys don’t give better service. We have a good set of dispatchers, and those who take advantage of their generous nature should remember that there is a limit to all things. Div. Cor. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 643 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved mother of our esteemed brother, D. G. Williams. In manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Atlanta Division of System Division 59, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and it it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. Roland R. Jones, W. E. Dellinger, H. G. Gay, Committee. Asheville Division, East End — Bro. Clifford, on fifteen days* vacation trip to Florida, was relieved by Bro. Moss, and he by Mr. Calloway. “CO” agency was bid in by Bro. Parks, from the Winston-Salem Division, vice Bro. Slagle, resigned. Bro. Shell, off several days, was relieved by Mr. Morgan. Mr. Hill, off several days, was relieved by Bro. Walker. Bro. Abernethy, off several days, was relieved by Mr. Hedrick. Bro. Miller, first “J," off several days, was relieved by Bro. Abernethy, and he by Bro. Wagner. Bro. L. E. Sigmon, off several days on his honeymoon, was relieved by Bro. Walker. Bro. Huffman, working as extra dispatcher, was relieved by Bro. Beam. Bro. Simpson, off several days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Yow. Bro. Coulter, off several days on account of sick- ness, was relieved by Extra Payne, who later vis- ited home folks in Tennessee. We are using “Mister" too much where “Brother" should be. Get busy, boys, and get your new card. Remember, “No card, no favors." Send in the news, and use names of places instead of office calls. Cert. 2 297. Asheville Division, A. & S. Ry. — Everybody seems to be working regularly, but don’t seem to be working hard enough on the nons. There should be more up-to-date men now than ever, as we just received a nice raise. If we ever expect to get anything worth while we must have a solid organization. Besides carrying a card, we must all be ready, when it comes to a showdown, to back up the committee, and keep on getting in the nons. Brothers, too much talking of accidents to the general public is not good policy. It hurts the Southern, embarrasses the officials and does our cause harm. In the death of R. W. Propst, ticket agent Biltraore, the Southern loses a first-class man and the boys a good friend. Frank Bishop, Melrose; Bro. Sales, Fletchers, and Bro. Cowan, Hd’ville, attended the inaug- uration of Woodrow Wilson. Bro. Burgin, Melrose, while visiting his and Mrs. Burgin’s parents, was relieved by Bro. W. O. Calloway, and Mr. Murr, Melrose, visiting home folks, was relieved by Bro. Slagle. Bro. Cooper, Campobello, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Holcombe. Bro. Seals, Fletchers, off a few nights* was re- lieved by Extra Rickman, who also relieved Bro. Nettles, at Arden, a few days. A little practice of the "No card, no favors" motto would show the nons on the A. & S. some- thing they need to know very much. Cert. 1793. Danville Division — I wish to use our journal as a medium through which to try to express my thanks and apprecia- tion to the boys of this division for the many kindnesses shown me during the past year and especially for their kind remembrance of me Christmas. I can not put In print language that will express my appreciation of such expressions of friendship. This act of theirs will stand out in my life for all time to come as a monument the base of which — brotherhood — is more perfect than any tangible foundation of material sub- stance. In coming years, should I be blessed with old age, it shall indeed be a great pleasure to look upon the splendid presents as fond tokens of a friendship that is more precious than gold or rubies. I hold as dear as life itself the friendship of my many friends on the Southern Railway, and especially of theiboys on this division, and it is a great pleasure to serve in any capacity such a splendid set of men. Fraternally, R. W. Duncan, Local Chairman. Birmingham Division — Several more brothers will be entitled to vaca- tions this year. Let us all take the vacation rather than the money for double time. Taking a vacation on your own time later on is liable to kill this good concession. Bro. Blow, from Leeds, bid in trick at Bromp- ton. Mr. Holcomb is at Pell City, pending bul- letin. Bro. Akin, first Parrish, bid in Brookside agency, vice Bro. Kelly, who bid in Edwardsville agency. Bro. Kipp advises that we have no regular cor- respondent for this division. If the boys along the line will chip in, we can have a nice write-up each issue. Second Waco was bid in by Bro. Harvey Davis, relieved at Heflin by Bro. Harry Foster, who has been off some time attending school. Third Waco was bid in by Bro. Galamore, relieved at Musca- dine by Mr. Lynn. Digitized by Google

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644 The Railroad Telegrapher. M. J. Crawford bid in second Lincoln, relieved of the agency there by Bro. Rowland, from Berry. Bro. H. T. Crawford bid in third Lincoln. It is now Bro. W. E. Craig, which makes Tal- lapoosa solid. Our committee ^as just secured a nice increase for us, which ought to convince all the nons of the good in our grand old Order. All of them should line up now, as the increase will more than pay for a card. See that they “come across,” brothers, *and let’s make this division solid. Let’s show the company how we appreciate our new schedule by the very best service we can render. It will be appreciated and won’t cost us anything. If Mr. Mozley, third Bynums, still thinks the O. R. T. is no good, we would advise him to go on some non-scheduled road and quit taking the benefits he never helped to secure. Such roads are glad to employ that kind, and we are glad to get rid of them. Let us ALL remember “No card, no favors,” and stick to it. Certs. 460 and 2802. Mobile Division — Heavy rains during the week of March 9th caused considerable damage in railroad circles. On the morning of March 12th an engine turned over, falling on the telegraph office* at Tornette,* Ala., killing the agent, Bro. Scott, in his office. We extend to the bereaved family our most sin- cere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow. The general committee has finished its work at Washington, D. C. Although we did not get all we expected, we are benefited greatly by what was accomplished for us. The increase received is to be divided on the division among those having the most work to do. Vice-President and General Manager E. H. Coapman, accompanied by our new superintend- ent, O. B. Keiter, in a special car made a trip over the line from Meridian via Blocton branch to Birmingham on Sunday, March 16th. Geo. Hale. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has called to the Great Beyond our former superintendent, Mr. J. Lasseter; be it therefore Resolved , That we extend to the bereaved fam- ily our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow. Geo. Hale. Louisville Division — The nons on this division seem to be trying to case their consciences by saying: “I will stick by the Order in whatever it does.” If we all looked at in that way, the Order could do nothing. The success of any union is the ability to get every one in line and keep them there. Instead of wait- ing to be asked to join, they should consider it an honor to work with us and send in their applica- tions as soon as they receive their first pay check. Their delay in joining should not be tolerated. They have “sponged” on us long enough. If everyone had an up to date, our committee could secure the salaries and benefits for us that we are entitled ter without long-drawn-out conferences. These irresistible nons are the very ones who are so anxious to reach out with both hands and take the benefits the O. R. T. is securing for us. Sup- pose our committee should put in effect a rule to cut the salaries of these nons to where it was before the Order began negotiations for our bet- terment, how long would it be until they would be calling for application blanks? If they force us to adopt such an expedient, they will only have themselves to blame. “A word to the wise should be sufficient,” and we hope it will be. They are all getting the same salaries we are, and are just as able to pay for and keep up a card. . Cert. 104. Washington Division — The inauguration rush was handled without • mishap. Quite a number of new offices were opened for the occasion. Bro. Desler, from Clifton, relieved Bro. Mc- Cleary, second Buena, for fifteen days* fishing at Rapidan, where, according to his report, he landed some fine ones. R. W. Newman, extra, is on second Weyburn, and H. S. Finch, extra, on third Calverton tem- porarily. Bro. Roberts, agent Shipman, has been off some time on the sick list. We wish him a speedy re- covery. Bro. H. D. Wright gets second Monroe, and W. A. Munday third Arrington. Bro. Johnson, first Orange, made several busi- ness trips to Culpeper recently. Bro. A. E. Harrison, first Arrowhead, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Hudson. Bros. Vaughn and Lewis are still on the sick list. We hope they will soon be able to resume duty. Mr. Guess, extra, has departed for greener pastures. Our new schedule, we understand, becomes ef- fective March 1st. “No card, no favors” is our slogan. Div. Cor. Western District — CARD OF THANKS. Walnut Hill, III., March 17, *913- To the Brothers of Western District, Division 59: I desire to thank the boys who contributed toward the fund made up for me on account of my illness and losing so much time this winter. It came as a complete surprise to me, and I assure you was highly appreciated, the more so because not many of you are personally acquainted with me, showing that the word “brother” has a true fraternal meaning to you. It does a man lots of good to know there are others who sympathize with him in his afflictions. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 645 The total of $32.25 received was applied on ex- penses that I had incurred while off duty. I have been back at work since January nth, hiring a man to carry the mail and do my heavy work, as my feet and limbs are still in bad shape, but when warm weather comes I think I will get in fair shape once more. If I can ever do anything for any of you brothers or for Conductor Buchanan, of the Cory- don Railway, who contributed to this fund, you have only to say the word. Again thanking you, I am, Fraternally yours, . Ed. F. Hubbartt, Cert. 139- Queen & Crescent Route (North). Your correspondent was over the north end a few weeks ago and found the block jobs working nicely. We hope the brothers will continue to give good service and not give the chief any trouble. We are glad Bro. Walker, of Parker, is taking so much interest in the write-up from this division and hope more of the brothers will do likewise, and show that we have some interest in our work and the brotherhood. We are glad to see the chief doing so much for the good brothers who lost out on the N. C. & St. L., on account of their trouble about a year ago. He claims they are good men. There are about twenty of them on this division now and all have regular jobs. Bro. Reynold Groover, third Woodstock, bid in Irondale first. Bro. Anderson, first Boligce, was appointed to first Woodstock, on account of need- ing a competent man for the job, Bro. Hays tak- ing third and Bro. F. C. Hays second. Our committee is still at Cincinnati, and we hope for a settlement in the near future. Bro. J. B. Patterson, first Parker, off a few days visiting relatives, etc., at his home in Estabuchie, Miss., was relieved by Bro. S. L. Wamble, a new man from the Southern Ry. Bro. S. W. Wil- liams, extra Toomsuba, bid in third Parker, and P. D. Morgan, third Livingston. Bro. J. J. Carter, second York, was relieved a few days by D. O. Porter, from the L. & N. We should all get after the nons along the line and get them lined up. There’s a lot of new ones on the block jobs. Bro. Earle Sullivan, a new man from the N. O. & N. E., is relieving on second Tuscaloosa. Three men lately discharged for sleeping on duty and absenting themselves from the offico without permission. This should be a warning, brothers. We hope the two nons at “HN” will get an up to date soon, one has been there about a year and has been promising long enough. “No card, no favors.” I hope to receive more notes for the next write- up and am very much obliged to the brothers who sent in notes this month. Div. Cor., Cert. 431. Queen & Crescent Route (South). Neto Orleans-North Eastern R. R. — Officers elected for the ensuing term are as follows: ' 1 tj M. V. Hickman, general chairman; E. M. Bilbo, secretary and treasurer and local chairman, N. O. & N. E. ; H. O. Peavy, Jocal chairman, A. & V. ; P. W. Berdeaux, local chairman, V. S. & P. ; M. V. Hickman delegate and T. D. Walsh alternate to the biennial convention. Bro. W. C. Strahan is now in the wireless service of the United Fruit Company on the S. S. Atenas, running between New Orleans and the Canal Zone. He will be glad to have any of the members call him up or see him while in New Orleans, at 1306 Prytania street. It is now Bros. H. A. Marioneaux, Vcssburg. a new comer, and B. L. Tynes, Enterprise, A. C. Woodham, an old-timer, at Richburg nights, prom- ises next payday. Bro. E. L. Bishop, Enterprise, and Bro. Ham- per, Barnett, had to attend Circuit Court at Quit- man in March. Bro. E. E. Reed, of Moselle, was off a few days, relieved by Relief Agent Bro. Horne. Bro. J. B. Dyess, second “WS” New Orleans, bid in first Picayune. The recent wreck at Wautubbee required the wrecking outfit there several days, and it was hard to find a man to go there owing to the scarcity of telegraphers. Congress recently voted an increase, of from $720.00 to $800.00 annually for clerks in the fcivil service positions in the different post offices claim- ing they could not live on $60 a month. It is gratifying to see some one come to the aid of the working people. There are lots of teleg- raphers all over the country who are working for less than $800.00 a year, who would be glad to have Congress come to their aid. Suppose you write your Congressman in regard to this and ask him what he thinks of your meager salary and long hours. The civil service clerks in a good many instances work under an eight-hour law, while a good many telegraphers are working twelve and thirteen-hour tricks, seven days a week. “Thirty.” V. S & P. Division — Mr. Colbert, Rayville, off a few days was re- lieved by Bro. Lcdet, a new man, who later relieved Mr. Feltz, at Delhi, resigned. Mr. Melton, Holly Ridge, off a few days was relieved by Relief Agent Bro. Hoge, who later rqjjcved Bro. Davis, at Delhi, taken suddenly sick after his return from attending court. We hope soon to sec Bro. Davis back to work. Bro. McLced, resigned at Sibley, relieved by Mr. Maxey, chief clerk at Ruston. We are glad to have him back with us. Bro. Wilson, Calhoun, also resigned, relieved by Mr. Mason, bill clerk at Shreveport. There have been several other changes of which I haven’t been able to learn the particulars. Digitized by CiOOQle

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646 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, send note* in regard to these matters * to your local chairman and in this way assist him each month with the write-up for the journal, which you appreciate reading as much as any of u*, also keep after the non working with you until he comes in. Ninety-Four. Chicago & Northwestern Ry. Madison Division — Our committee has about finished its work and we are now enjoying our new schedule. Before you pass judgment on it you should attend a meeting and become posted on what our committee has accomplished. Those who have never had anything to do with schedule negotiations have no idea what a committee has to contend with, which includes the revision of the rules, in many in- stances just as important as an addition to our salary, because many rules greatly add to our salary. Then there is the money to get which comes in a lump sum to be allotted to the several divisions and has to be placed by the local chair- men and division officials in 'the positions they agree upon. The local chairmen must ask the increase for each position and give his reasons therefor. To be successful he must be posted on every position on the. division. In order to be posted he must have the information blank returned to him prop- erly filled out with such additional information as can be given that would be good evidence that such position was entitled to an increase. These blanks were either mailed or handed per- sonally to every man on this division. After our committee had been in, several months after the in- formation blanks had been in the hands of the telegraphers, it was necessary to write over eighty of them and send out as many additional infor- mation blanks in order to get the desired in- formation, and many of the blanks were so torn and dirty that it showed they had not been considered of enough importance to spend 2 cents to return them. This shows how little these men tried to help the local chairman to get them a raise and better working conditions. These very men will, no doubt, be the first ones to kick about the new schedule. The division superintendent or the assistant su- perintendent has the placing of the money on the different positions and his decision as to the amount of the raise such positions are entitled to may be governed by the way the work has been done there. This should be well understood and every effort made by all of us to give the best service possible. Thus you see that you yourself are to blame if you don’t get as good a raise as you think you should, and not your local chair- man or any other of the O. R. T. officials. Your committee has done and always will do the very best it can for you. Come out to the meetings and all matters in connection with the schedule and any other matter you are in doubt about will be explained to your entire satisfaction. In behalf of the members of this division I want to extend Bros. Troy, Schneider and Web- ster, our sub-committee, our sincere thanks for the many weeks of trying work they have put in for us, and the success they attained. As I was called to New York by the death of a dear relative and am there now, I will not be able to give any write up of the different changes. Bro. Frank Haas relieved me on "CS” tower first. L. G. Abts, from the Minn. Division, lately on the Omaha line, is now on third Evansville. C. E. L. Hansen, Div. Cor. IVisconsin Division — Our local chairman is receiving applications al most daily. If the boys continue to work this divi- sion will soon be the strongest on the road. Get after that non next to you, brother, and line him up. See that he makes out and mails the papers with the necessary amount. “No card, no favors.” Wp are glad to welcome Bro. A. Lamm, of Clinton Jet., Bro. J. H. Arps, of Bebron and Bro. John C. Richardson, of Lake Bluff tower, into our O. R. T. family; also our new brother W. H. Ginain, at Kenosha. Our local chairman spent several days last month getting acquainted with the agents and telegraphers of the Milwaukee side, a bunch of good, live wires, most of them O. R. T. men. Hurrah!- for solid Genoa Jet. Bro. J. Rabe. Racine, and Bro. F. C. Dickson, Hartland, are also with us. Bro. W. H. Coburn, Harvard, who was elected local chairman, wishes to express his sincere ap^ preciation of the honor conferred upon him and promises to serve us to the best of his ability. He asks that we do all we can to assist him in perfecting the organization on this division. Let us show him what we can do. Bro. R. L. Herrick, assistant local chairman, was elected alternate to the Baltimore convention, for which he thanks the brothers and wants all to assist him in bringing our division up to the standard, by impressing the nons with the fact that the only way to advance the wage scale and better working conditions is to join with us. Brothers, remit your dues at once to Bro. I. R. Kempkes, general secretary and treasurer, Nevada, Iowa, and your mutual benefit department assess- ments to Bro. L. W. Quick at St. Louis, Mo. Send your news for The Telegrapher to Bro. Coburn at Harvard, by the 15th for the following months’ issue. Eiv. Cor. SIGNS OF SPRING. By Charles P. Regan. The birds have come to nest, From their long winter’s rest. On the wing. With the fresh balmy air, We notice everywhere, It is spring. In flocks from the south, Wild geese and ducks enroute, To the lakes. And every day to the brook, The fishing pole and hook, The boy takes. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 647 For the April showers bring, All the flowers in the spring, It is true. And our meadows show, Where the cowslips grow. In the dew. The apple blossom’s sprout. Soon the lilac bushes stout, With perfume. The sun has crossed the line. The ground hog sees no sign, Of his doom. Although it is a fright, . But the frogs’ tune at night. Is so bold. And our little katydid, With its song of mystery hid. We are told. Now the new Easter hat, Trimmed with posies and all that, We can see. And the lilies are in bloom, For the young bride and groom, That’s to be. Minnesota Division — On bulletin: Second telegrapher Winona dis- patcher’s office, and Marshall; third St. Charles a°d Tracy; first New Ulm, and agent and teleg- rapher Revere; good positions which some of the older men on the division should secure. The new seniority list shows less new names and other men gone than last year. Telegrapher Orcutt, second Dodge Center, is taking a month’s vacation, relieved by Mr. Sawyer. The agents’ meeting at Mankato, March aoth, was quite well attended. Several questions were brought up and discussed, prominent among them being how to reduce the number of unnecessary reports, of interest to every agent on the division. I am indebted to twelve of the boys this month for news, which is appreciated very much. Even a single item is a help. G. P. Hinton, from the Omaha, is now on second Stockton. Wm. Dengler can now be called "Bro.” His example might well be followed by others. Bro. H. F. Janke, third Janesville, laid up with the mumps, was relieved by Telegrapher Barrows, with Mr. Watson on second. J. C. Lahey, agent St. Charles, is recovering from a siege with pneumonia. F. W. Miller handled the agency and telegraph work for a few days. Bro. E. J. Zeeches, second St. Charles, sick a few days, was relieved by Barrows. St Charles block office closed several days on account of the shortage of men. Bro. W. F. Segur, second St Peter Jet., was called to Portland, Ore., on account of serious illrteas of his mother. We hope for her speedy recovery. “Lefty” Beyers, who relieved him, was relieved on third by Bro. Kraft. I will be glad to correct any error if I should refer to some “Bro.” as “Mr.” I have no up-to- date list of the brothers. R. C. Duncan, second Mankato Jet., has re- signed and gone with the W. U. at Chicago. Telegraphers Swanson and Hull, now on second and third Mankato Jet., will be in line shortly, making that place solid. The only news from the Watertown line is that there is plenty of snow up there. Telegrapher Brehmer, third Sanborn, has re- signed, relieved by Bro. Risser, relieved by Teleg- rapher Hike, who promises next pay day. R. C. Wood, agent Revere, who resigned to enter the real estate business, was relieved by Bro. Risser pending bulletin. Bro. H. Jones, at Chester, is enjoying a visit from relatives from North Dakota. Bro. fe. J. Dunn, who resigned at Tracy, is with the C. M. & St. P. Ry. at Owatonna. Bro. Suddendorf is on Tracy third pending bulletin. Bro. W. H. Wilder, second Tracy, was on the sick list a few days. G. H. Fitzgerald, third Waseca, on the sick list a few days, was relieved by Bro.' Ward, a new man, who later went to Eagle Lake. Several train crews have been taken off, but so far no telegraph positions have been abolished. Dispatcher Jim Jordan, at Windna, was off a few days owing to the illness of his babe, relieved by T. F. Carroll. Dispatcher Cassidy worked third east end and acted as night chief. Dispatcher Morse, on a few days’ vacation, was relieved by Dispatcher Cassidy. Bro. G. W. Cotton writes from New York wish- ing to be remembered to all the brothers. Bro. C. A. Risser relieved Agent Manchester at Plainview while he was in Rochester. Bro. R. A. Pfefferlee, first New Ulm, on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. A. F. Siegler, with Flowers on second, and Extra Telegrapher Alcott on third. Bro. Pfefferlee was a recent Owatonna visitor. Bro. L. L. Larson writes from Bliss, Idaho, on the O. R. N., that they are having spring out there. He sends his “73” to all the brothers. Bro. Moulster is now at Cable. Bro. Ross Lake, with the Canadian Pacific at Whitewood, Sask., wishep to be remembered to the brothers. R. T. Walrath, chief clerk at Watertown, visited friends at New Ulm a few days. The new schedule is now in effect and the brothers should attend the next meeting, where everything not perfectly understood will be ex- plained. Bro. Thomas is entitled to the thanks and best wishes of every loyal member on the division. Every one attend the next meeting. R. A. P. Sioux City Division — On March 14th the depot at Sargent’s Bluffs, with its contents, was completely destroyed by fire, as well as some of Bro. Boyd’s personal belong- ings. Bro. Gabrielson, who was working his first night there, lost nearly everything but his reputa- tion. We have often heard “Gabe” burn ’em up, Digitized by Google

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648 The Railroad Telegrapher. but we never thought it would lead to this. Un- derstand a modern brick structure will replace the “shack.” It’s an ill wind, etc. Give us a little of the wind. Bros. Boyd and Roach have both withdrawn their resignations since the helper was put back there. A high wind and rain storm passed through this section on Easter Sunday evening, unroofing the depot at Turin and putting all the telegraph lines, except the Moville, out of business. No. 22 was delayed several hours in the vicinity of Mapleton by a small washout. This was probably the tail end of the Omaha tornado. Bro. Graham, of Stanhope, bid in Breda. One man was sufficient at these stations years ago, but since the Chicago mail-order firms have built up a business among the farmers, and the telephone has come into general use, etc., to do the work- required of a man at these stations dooms him to an early grave. Outside of a very few stations on this division there are none but what need two men. Running the average station without a helper is no different than an engineer on a loco- mdfcive without a fireman — he needs someone to “keep her hot.” Bro. Breece, Cal. Jet., was unable to get a place to live and resigned. Mr. Dean, of second there, had to lay off several days owing to the illness of his mother. We hope for her speedy recovery, and that we may soon call him brother. Perhaps one of the things which will give more satisfaction to everyone, yourself included, is a neat and well kept office and station. As we have a superintendent who got his start on this division, and is therefore one of us and a “good scout,” let us show him what we can accomplish along this line. The showing made in this respect by Bros. Haymond, Barfoot, Noe and Eck is worthy of mention and example. Action on the U. S. mail proposition should not be delayed much longer. The parcel post will more than double the volume of mail. Bro. Sheldon has recovered from his recent operation and is at work again. W. Stadum, from the R. I. at Sibley, Iowa, is now at Sloan, Iowa. Bro. L. A. Palmer, agent Soldier, Iowa, en route to Onawa to visit with his daughter, Pauline, attending school there, bought some alfalfa hay from the farmers around Mondamin. Bro. W. I. Grush, agent Blencoe, Iowa, while visiting home folks in Ohio was relieved by Bro. C. J. Bowman, of Mondamin, and he by F. L. Iludnall, a new man. Bro. Bowman also relieved Bro. Cairns, agent Schleswig, Iowa, on his honey- moon, and later relieved Bro. A. J. Gabrielson at Breda, laid off recently on account of smashing his finger. Bro. Bowman also relieved Bro. T. M. Noe, agent Mondamin a few days. Mr. Dick can not disguise himself by wearing a moustache. Behind it we see the same old smile he wore when he promised to get an up-to- date. Thanks to Bro. Noe for his items. “Micky.” Eastern Division — Bro. W. II. Frost, of Lynch, Neb., was called to Beaver crossing recently on account of the serious illness of his father, who was later taken to a hospit;^ at Omaha. Bro. A. D. Jones has resigned at Beaver cross- ing, where he had been for six years, and moved to his farm near Litchfield, Neb., succeeded by C. \V. Goodel recently returned from a six months’ leave. K. R. Martin has resigned at Bee and taken up farming near Pilger, relieved by Bro. C. P. Maule, agent Stafford. Bro. F. W. Willard, on third Neligli for two years, is now at Inman days. Boys, send in all the news you can to our new- local chairman, J. R. Hood, at Oakdale, for The Telegrapher. • Bro. Kemper, agent Creston, made a business trip to Crete recently, relieved by R. L. Edens. H. L. Dan ah y, of Inman, bid in Cornlea, re- lieving C. W. Wilson, gone into the banking busi- ness in Iowa. Claire Blakley, South Norfolk dispatcher’s office days, is now extra dispatcher, relieved by A. M. Bagley, who also relieved C. P. Reynolds, Scribner third, while off sick a few nights. T. L. Ryan, second Wisner, is now in his brother’s store there. Dispatchers Hauptile, Birdsall and Mullencoff, of South Norfolk, were over the line recently get- ting a line-up on yards and curves. Bro. F. T. Cranor, second Bennington, bid in third Neligh. There’s a chance for Bro. Whitlow and Bro. Harry Draper to do some good for the cause at Arlington, South Omaha and South Omaha yard. Mr. Ewers, at East End, should be with the bunch. Bro. Taylor, at Blair, also has a chance to do some good work. Bro. Cushman, at Kcnnard, says we. should re- ceive extra pay for the parcel post, as this U. S. mail is as much out of our line as handling switch lights. Mr. Gleason should come in. That overtime he gets for making No. 8 would help him get an up- to-date card. I understand he was formerly a member. Bro. A. C. Neuberg, from the O. L. at Kaiser, is on third Bennington. We shall put it up to “Patsy” there so strong that he will have to come in and make that place solid. B. G. Shaffer at Bennington has resigned and gone to the farm at Ingias, Kan. "Farmer” Brown, Dale nights, is good timber, and we should see that he comes in also. Div. Cot. Chuitgo Terminal District — Brothers, when you hear of any news, call up the local chairman and advise him. Bro. Walter Stzlaske, second Noble street, was olf a few nights on account of sickness. I ht ic is a new man breaking in at Mayfair. Bro. Goebel, who relieved Bro. Cone there, owing Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 649 to the death of his mother, was relieved by Bro. Sibben at Sangamon street. Bro. Crampton is breaking in at Carpenter and Division streets. Hope we will have some good news for you next month. Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called into eternal rest the dearly loved mother of our esteemed brother, George E. Cone; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Chicago Ter- minal District, Division 76, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend their sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved brother and family in their hour of sorrow and commend them to our heavenly Father for comfort; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions, be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication and a copy placed upon the division records. R. B. Boyington, Henry Jacoby, C. M. Scanlan, Committee. Colorado Midland Ry. Bros. Collier, Downing, Loveland, Rose, Pinder, Devinsky, James, Coldiron and Potts were present at the meeting held at Arkansas Jet. on March 18th. Bros. Collier, Loveland and Rose fully demon- strated their ability to master any dissensions or irregularities that arise in placing grievances within the realm of honesty and justice to all. Local Chairman Rose cited the innumerable woes of his proteges on the First District with a current of logical adroitness for fair and impartial remedies. THe oratory he displayed would abash the mediators of the Turkish-Balkan conference. As a delegate to the convention in May he will be a valuable adjunct in that magnificent assem- blage in striving to uplift the members of the O. R. T. to the exalted pinnacle of perfection in legislating for their welfare. The brothers who were conspicuous by their absence would most assuredly have appreciated the wit and humor and harmonious feeling of good will and unison prevalent at the gathering. Our hearts are already bubbling over, thrilled with mirthful glee, were gladdened to a still greater degree when Bro. Collier startled the assembly by modestly inviting us all to satisfy our epicurean desires with the dainties prepared for our delecta- tion, an epitome of the culinary skill of Sister Collier, to which we did ample justice, evincing our gratitude and pleasure after the feast by adopting resolutions of thanks to Sister and Bro. Collier for their elaborate luncheon, when the siren whistle of No. 6 warned us that we tnust hasten to our posts of duty. The joyful occasion will always remain as a sweet memory of the past Bro. Benner, succeeded as cashier at Leadville by Ernest Carter, who formerly . held that posi- tion, relieved Bro. Potts, agent Hartsel, who re- turned to Florissant, relieving Bro. Bugbee. Wiltf Horse second and third discontinued. Helper service, roundhouse equipment and men have been transferred to Leadville. Pushers will now help the trains over the grades. Bro. May, second, resigned, and Bro. Check, third "WS,” went to Granite, vice Bro. Strimple, who went to Ivanhoe agency, vice Mr. Van Degrift, resigned. Bros. Pinder, first Leadville, and La Fever, at Newcastle, have also resigned. Brothers, I hope you will all co-operate and furnish me with all the events, no matter how small or large, that may occur around your office, so that the monthly write-up will be on a par with other roads. “DB," Cert. 60. Bangor & Aroostook R. R. The Bangor Commercial and Bangor Daily News, as well as some of our county papers have made themselves ridiculous in trying to make the public believe that conditions in regard to the strike of the engineers and firemen, now on considerably over two months, are normal, and that things are running smoothly on this road, as such is not the case. The strike-breakers are not helping matters to any appreciable extent, either for themselves or the company. The old engineers and firemen are standing together just as firm as on the first day of the strike. Everybody is getting a lot of overtime now, days and every Sunday. Quite a few non-mem- bers have "come across” with the necessary, and more are on the way, so things look very promis- ing for us to get up to 95 or 98 per cent, where we belong, and then, boys, let us hold it there. By so doing, some day in the not-distant future we can no doubt, with such a percentage for a back- ing, get the management to give us a little in- crease. Quite a few of the boys are changing around on bids, of which all are familiar. All the brothers have remained loyal through- out the strike and done nothing out of their ordi- nary routine of work with the exception of one or two cases, which were not fully understood at the time and placed one or two brothers in a queer predicament, but as soon as they understood the situation correctly, they cut out the extra duty which they at the time supposed was theirs. No one censures these good brothers, who are among our best and are glad to be in " our loyal ” fam- ily, not "the royal” family. W. G. Tinker bid in Frankfort agency. Sister Rollins is handling the "OS’s” and "31V* at Prospect, and Bro. Hatt, at "G” tower, is handling the levers on third. Some changes have taken place in the Bangor dispatching office with the departure of Bro. Cut- ler; Mr. Parker taking first on District 2, Bro. Dunphy second and Bro. Buchanan third. Mr. Kearney took first on the other District No. 1, and M.r. Foss second. Bro. Reynolds, from "CD” Digitized by CiOOQle

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650 The Railroad Telegrapher. office, goes in the dispatching office as relief man. Bro. Cutler and wife have been enjoying a good visit at their old home in Lincoln. Bro. P. L. Bates has resumed work at Sandy Point after being off some time on account of ill health, relieved by M. W. Mosher, who went to No. Maine Jet. third. Miss Clark is relieving Mr. Battles, second No. Maine Jet., off on account of sickness. Bro. H. A. Scribner bid in Schoodic, relieving Bro. Hib. A. Scribner, who bid ii\ Hudson. Bro. Howe, at Searsport, is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Greene. Bro. Nelder is at North Bangor agency. E. L. Patten has resigned to carry on his father’s farm in Greene, Maine. Bros. Blake and Hatt, from “G” tower, visited Bro. Crocker at Norcross recently. Bros. Brown, at Medford, and Campbell, at ■Rand Cove, are putting in long days since the strike commenced. Bro. Stewart bid in Maple Grove agency, re- lieved by Bro. McKeen, at Milo, until bid in. Bro. Lunt, South LaGrange agency, bid in Shir- ley agency. Bro. Ray Daggett has resigned at Portage. The biennial election of our local committee is now going on and every brother is given a chanco to vote for who ever he chooses, which should result in a popular majority for the right men. Every brother should get after all available nons and get them into line. Let’s all get together on this and make old 1913 a banner year. Send in your notes brothers, either to your correspondent before the 20th or direct to Bro. Quick at St. Louis, before the 28th. Keep the ball rolling. With best wishes to all. Yours for solid O. R. T. Cert. 52. Texas A. Pacific Ry. Louisiana Division — “No card, no favors.’’ Let that be our watchword at all times as all telegraphers should have a card. There is not an agent or telegrapher on this division who is not able to get one if he wants to do so. Brothers, keep on agitating thorough organiza- tion. Without it we can not expect to get the good things our general committee is going to ask for. Put the motto into practice on the sturdy non. When he sees you mean business, he will soon take out the necessary papers that will entitle him to fraternal courtesies. There are only a few of them left on this divi- sion. Their names and addresses will be fur- nished on application to those who do not know them and are interested in securing their appli- cations. Let us discontinue favoring these men at once. That is one of the surest ways to get them to see the benefit of joining our ranks. As long as we continue to favor them they are going to remain out. When our new schedule goes into effect these same lads will be the first to “holler” about what the general committee got for them and the firs* to bid on the more desirable positions. Our general committee convened at the Waldorf Hotel, Dallas, Tex., on March 17th, prepared our proposition and presented it to General Superin- tendent Everman. He requested a postponement for a week or ten days, as he had to accompany Vice-President Freeman on an inspection trip. We agreed to the postponement. We must now give the committee a solid backing. It is to the personal interests of every agent and telegrapher to have an up to date, and our duty to get in nons working in the office with us and our neigh- bor next to us. Any who happen to be delinquent should send their dues at once to Bro. B. T. Hambright, Roanoke, Tex., and thus show the members of our gerteral committee that we are going to stand by them in their untiring work. They have made many sacrifices and will make more in the future, in order that we may have better conditions, not only for the present but for the future. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Cert. 54 . Trans-Continental Division — I want to thank each and every member for their support in electing me local chairman. I will endeavor to do all in my power to show my appre- ciation, as that will prove beyond what I can say, as the old saying is, “Done then said.” I have appointed Bro. Ruthven, agent Savoy, assistant, and Bro. Fred Wimple, third Bonham, division correspondent. Both are good men, whom I know will endeavor to prove to you their ability. A little news each month will be gladly received from each and every member, as that will help a great deal in keeping the members posted as to what is going on. Please send your news to me or Bro. Wimple not later than the goth of each month. There are a few things we do not care to con- tend with on this division: Nons, knockers, de- linquents, negligence, indifference and dead ones. Let’s all turn our backs to such as these, and re- member, “No card, no favors.” Let these few words dwell within you. This is not the time to lay down without any idea whatever of a schedule. “Bucking in harness” makes a remote proposition and “leaning to with a will” makes your prospects very bright and al- ways in sight. Do not labor, under the false im- pression that your withdrawal or dropping out of the Order will hurry any move for your better- ment. Do not let your insurance and dues lapse, for when that happens you are lost, and remember that a light heart at all times makes love for someone, and that with you, should be the good old O. R. T. Again thanking you one and all for your sup- port, and hoping in the future you will keep me posted how things are near and about you, I am. Fraternally, R. L. Hodge, L. C. Digitized by C^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 651 Buffalo, Rochester A Pittsburgh Ry. Rochester Division — Automatic signals were recently installed from Rochester to Gainesville, and the manual block between Gainesville and Ashford. Dispatcher Boilan, off a few days owing to sickness in the family, was relieved by ex-Dis- patcher Welch. We were all glad to hear Bro. Larkin on the wire again. Lincoln Park to Scottsville will be double-tracked this spring. Bro. Chase, off a week on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Barry. Bro. Lustyk, who bid in first Garbutf, was re- lieved a few days by Extra Hawk. We hope Bro. Young will land something soon, and that Bro. Lustyk can induce Mr. Welch, second Garbutt, to join. There are a number of new men on the south end. Brothers and sisters, let’s all get busy and if they haven’t up-to-date cards see that they get them. Ckrt. 2266, Div. 8. Illinois Central R. R. Wisconsin Division — Everyone should become thoroughly conversant with every article in our new schedule. Many dollars have beeh lost by the telegraphers, simply because they did not understand some of the working rules, that would have increased their earnings. Under the new Sunday-overtime rule, six (6) consecutive hours constitute a day’s work on that day for men working more than nine hours, with a second provision that if the com- pany splits the day, a total of three (3) hours will constitute the day’s work, and under no cir- cumstances can it be split more than once. It also provides for a regular assignment of Sunday hours, to be within the regular week-day hours. Study this rule, and if you have any doubt as to what you are entitled to, or as to whether the hours are properly assigned, write your local chairman. Other things secured were an eight-hour day for telegraphers in dispatching offices; the including of telephoners in the schedule; overtime rate to be pro rata if higher than the regular overtime rate; a new method of placing the men in cases where an office or a position is abolished; pay for handling interlockcr lamps as well as switch lamps; an increase of $2.50 a month for running pumps, and the including in the schedule of a number of new positions, among which is that of day leverman'at “CG” office, Freeport. These things, with the general increase in sal- ary, make our schedule one of the best, if not the best , in the country. We should all give the company the very best of service and strive to show the officials that we have their interests at heart. That is one way to show that we appreciate what has been done toward bettering our condition. The election of local chairman is now on and will be decided March 3rd, and the new general committee will convene at Memphis on March 17th to elect their officers, which consist of gen- eral chairman I. C. -lines, general chairman Y. ft M. V., assistant general chairman I. C. lines, general secretary and treasurer qnd a sub-com- mittee. Bro. Roseman is at Randolph after a month’s siege of smallpox. Bro. Sutherland, who went to Arizona owing to poor health, writes that he is much improved and expects to soon return. Bro. Hines is at Wapella, Bro. Collins at El Paso, and a new man at Haldane — the three night offices recently opened. The vacancy caused by Bro. Neidigh’s resigna- tion was bid in by Bro. Jones, of Haldane, which was bid in by Bro. Ritz, of Parkway, now on bulletin. Elmhurst is also on bulletin, caused by Bro. Byrne’s resignation. Bro. Olson, of LaSalle was in Freeport several weeks, breaking in as a dispatcher. Bros. Kempf and Metzgar were about “all m” from working overtime when the third man was put on at Mendota. The February meeting was a “sizzler.” Bro. Yoder, of Madison, and Local Chairman Kelly were the only ones to brave the sleet storm, the worst in years, which started in at midnight, put- ting all the wires down. It took several extra gangs three or four days to get things in work- ing order. Every telegrapher was his own dis- patcher, and trains "smoked in" as best they could. A real “old-timer” is to be held April 1 8th, when several special features will be put on — something new. Don’t fail to attend. Bro. Stocks and wife are enjoying the best of health in New Orleans, where the former has been doing some extra work, relieved by Bro. Cox as car distributor, which the new schedule has now made an eight-hour job. Day Leverman Husinga, of East Jet., showed that he was “built right” by joining just as soon as he was eligible. The hustling young men see the good the O. R. T. is doing for them, while some of the old-timers continue in the same old rut for yiars, grabbing all the extra O. R. T. secures for them, and meet any request to join with such replies as: “I was telegraphing before there was such a thing as the O. R. T., and I am satisfied.” We have three of that class on this division. Keep a close line on the new men that come and let the “hoggera” alone. Bill Nyk, Cert. 288. Indiana Division , Indianapolis District — The Indiana Division was well represented at the meetings on March 9th, at Newton, one in the forenoon and one in the afternoon, as all the boys from Indianapolis District, north end, did not arrive until after one o’clock. Bro. R. L. Shannon, our general secretary and treasurer, gave us a very pleasant and interest- ing talk, which created a warmer feeling among the brothers. Digitized by CiOOQle

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652 The Railroad Telegrapher. Local Chairman Walker explained our new schedule to us, and a vote of thanks was extended him for representing us as local chairman and also in the revision of the schedule in February. We should assist Joe in every way possible, as he is a man who will stand by us to the very last. Meetings are expected to be held more often in the future, and every brother should make the best effort possible to attend, as so much good is derived from them. Take up with your superior officer for proper transportation. We have a chict that is A-i, and he will do everything possible to relieve you on that date. I have been appointed correspondent for the Indianapolis District of this division, and will do my best to have a write-up each month, but I will need the support of every member on the dis- trict. Send me your news on or before the twen- tieth of each month, so I can arrange and mail them in time to be printed. When a new man comes to work in your office, find out if be is carrying an up to date; if not, assist in lining him up or notify our local chairman. We want to get this division solid and keep it that way. Ray Wolf relieved at Dugger agency by J. C. Clark on bid, assigned first Wisconsin St. yard. Indianapolis. Bro. Merringcr on second. R. L. Frances, agcht Anita, bid in Merom agency, vice J. W. Johnson, with the Merom Sand and Gravel Co. We have a picture of Francis during the busy melon season, setting in the shade eating a slice of a large, juicy melon and nothing to do until tomorrow. Elmer Richardson bid in Anita agency. We hope to soon call him brother. L. P. Clark, relieved a few days at Anita during transfers. It is now Bro. H. R. I’ribble, Morgantown nights. J. W. Feldman, bid in West Salem agency, and F. A. Bales is now bossing around Palestine. Bro. Harper Powell, third Bloomington, recently married one of the fair ones at Bloomington, that’s why he thinks it’s the best town on the line. Mr. Singleton, second Bloomington, off a few days, was relieved by Chas. Chrisman. H. N. Went** Div. Cor. Springfield District — _ There was a very good attendance at our meet- ing in Springfield, 111., March 8, 1913. Among the important subjects discussed were the intro- duction of our new schedule which went into effect March 1, 1913, and the election of division officers which arc as follows: Chairman, W. Stone, Marine, 111.; chief teleg- rapher, C. E. Baugh, Alhambra, 111.; secretary. C. W. Donaldson, Chestnut, 111.; first chief teleg- rapher, J. E. Moore, Spaulding, 111.; second clmf telegrapher, A. J. Berry, Havana, lib; marshal. Theo. Beach, Marine, 111.; inside sentinel, R. 1. Lief, Thotnasville, 111.; past chief telegrapher, W. Stone, Marine, 111., and treasurer, II. P. Cammack, Pawnee Jet., 111. The list of nons was read and we found we had a few more than expected. Let us get after them and bring them in without fail. Brother*, we are going to have meetings on the second Sat- urday of each month and want a large attendanec- Bro. Stone had an interview with the superin- tendent recently concerning the new schedule, re- lieved by Bro. Theo. Beach, who also relieved him while in Memphis, March 15th, attending to mat- ters pertaining to our Onler. Some of the night offices have been closed, put- ting some of the brothers on the extra list. They will probably all have work shortly as the vaca- tion season will begin before long. Ero. E. M. Williamson visited friends in As- sumption, March 14th. Bro. R. E. Farlow is laying off on account of poor health. S. W. Burt, night towerman at Kenney is suf- fering, had a leg broken .while unloading freight. Bro. R. C. Fortman, third East Grand Avc., granted thirty days leave, owing to sickness in family, was relieved by H. Tobin. Bro. H. C- Moyer, first East Grand Ave., is visiting friends and relatives in California, relieved by J. C. Brown, second East Grand Ave., and he by Bro. H. O. Williamson. J. L. Moore is on second Divernon. “Don,” Cert. 2221. Louisiana Dii'ision — All of the old committeemen on the whole sys tern were re-elected. In the race for delegate to the grand division Bro. W. C. Smith, agent Tick- faw, La., gave Bro. Miller a good run, and Bro. Jones, agent Tangipahoa, La., ran third. Bro. J. G. Hayes, agent Chatawa, Miss., was elected alternate, Bro. S. W. Gant, running second. The proper interpretation of the new Sunday iuIc in the new schedule between the general manager and the committee has almost been straightened out satisfactory to all concerned. The strawberry and vegetable season is on, but quite a decrease is shown in express commissions, owing to the parcel post. The Webb Federal law has put the ‘‘blind tiger” whiskey shipments out of business, which also means a loss of commis- sions to the Mississippi express agents. We all were pained to hear of Bro. W. D. Stanley’s misfortune, whose father was instantly killed and his mother injured by a cyclone. Bro. O. M. Barbee bid in Forlorn, Miss., nights, assigned to Laic Kemp. Bro. Jake Bogue, night postmaster at Manchac. La., has returned from Allison’s Wells much im- proved in health, relieved by Bro. R. J. Ilaydcl. Local Chairman Miller has returned from Anna, 111., having been on the auditing committee check- ing the accounts of Bro. R. L. Shannon, whose records and hooks were in fine shape, checking up to a cent. Division 93 has the best G. S. & T. in the woild. Two rousing meetings were held at McCotnb and Jackson, Miss., March 2d and 16th respec- tively, the former being the biggest ever held there. The boys seem well pleased with the new schedule, especially the agents over the new Sun- day rule. Div. Cob. Digitized by Goo le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 653 Mississippi Division — Our regular monthly meeting for February was held at Grenada, in the club room of the Grenada Bank, with a good many of the boys present. Local Chairman Bull, went over the revised schedule with us, explaining new rules in regard to Sunday overtime, etc., and among other things the overtime proposition for meeting trains out- side of regular hours. It seems that some of the hoys failed to understand this ruling, losing over- time which they are entitled to and don't know it. Come out to next meeting and see if you arc losing anything. We missed Bro. W. M. Allen, of Hardy, at the meeting as he was in the hospital. We hope he will be with us next month. Bro. Trammell, of Hernando, made a business trip to Water Valley Sunday, returning to Grenada on a freight. As he did not show up at the hall, a search was made for him, thinking probably that he had stepped off the caboose into the river, lie was finally found in the hotel dead (asleep). It’s now Bro. Davis at Coffeeville, also Bro. Rossen, at Grand Jet. Bro. K. Sommers, who relieved Bro. .Bull on third Grenada while on committee work, is on sick list, having gone to Jackson, Tenn., to re- cuperate. Bro. H. J. Purcell, third Duck Hill; T. L. Wat- kins, third Pickens; L. J. Herr, first, and J. R. Ellin ger, third Holly Springs, new men, have been transferred to Division 93. Bro. Reynolds, Sturges, Miss., off a few days recently, was relieved by Bro. Watkins. Permanent positions bid in recently arc: Bro. Steadman, second Ackerman; Bro. Herr, first; Bro. Moss, second and Bro. Ellinger, third Holly Springs, respectively; Bro. R. M. Brown, third Duck Hill and Bro. Arnett, second West Point; Bro. Stevens, of West, bid in. Sardis agency, and Bro. Moss, Holly Springs ticket agency, temporarily. Bro. Smith, of Sardis, has been assigned to Ethel agency permanently. Aberdeen Jet. is the only thing open for bid r.nd several have applied for this summer resort. Cert. 326. Chicago Great Western Ry. Sort hern Division — Bro. B. A. Mills, agent West Gate, off a few days, attending the funeral of his mother-in-law at Dodge Center, was relieved by the banker of that city. Bro. J. E. Lennon, agent Taopi, lias gone, to the C. K. I. & P- F. J. Keys, oj Faribault, was a recent visitor in the Twin Cities. There’s a new man on second trick New Hamp- ton. Bro. Ed. Stack, third Randolph, lias gone to tne D. M. & N., relieved by Bro. J. T. Lennon, re- lieved by J. D. Worley, third Taopi. Bro. Congdon’s wife is seriously ill. Bros. Wood and N. E. Latimer were forced to double at Sumner, owing to the scarcity of men. Bros. Casey and Fleetwood, at Hayfield, have also been compelled to double third there for the same reason. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has seen fit to remove from. this universe to Ilis heavenly home above, the be- loved mother of our brother, A. R. Peterson, of Dodge Center, Minn., and Whereas, We realize that the brother is called upon to face the darkest hours of his life in this sorrow, the sorrow that comes to us all, in all its bitterness; therefore be it Resolved, That wc take this opportunity of ex- pressing to our bereaved brother, our deepest sympathy, and extend to him, the confidence of each member individually of the Northern Divi- sion; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these words of con- dolence be sent to the brother, and also a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. F. G. Norris, C. H. Kinne, C. E. Norris, Committee. Southern Division — Bro. F. M. Stevens, agent Conception, on sick list, was relieved by Bro. Fry, and he on first there by Bro. Hadder, who has been relieving Bro. Coleman at *‘RO” Kansas City. Bro. T. H. Gug gerty, third Conception, resigned, relieved by Bro.'E. D. Spicer, recently from Division 53. The election in February resulted as follows: Local chairman, Bro. L. M. Wilson; delegate to the convention, Bro. A. L. Coleman; alternate, Bro. L. M. Wilson. Bro. J. V. Miller bid in second Marshalltown, and G. I. Mauch, third Reinbeck. Marshalltown third and Baxter nights now on bulletin. C. M. White, dispatcher from the Rock Island, is now third trick dispatcher on the south end of this division, G. F. Orleman being promoted to night chief. We were sorry to have Night Chief Wenk leave us, but glad to hear of his promotion to chief dispatcher on the P. M. It is now Bro. W. W. Miller, on third Parnell, making Parnell solid. Bro. C. B. Pettet of the Grand Division is assisting with the mail at Afton Jet. since the parcel post went into effect. F. W. Christy, agent Arispe, off a few days, was relieved by Weber Camp? now a prominent farmer near Arispe. Sister C. A. Van Sandt, second Savannah, off several days on account of the death of her father was relieved by Mr. Long, a new man, who later went to Conception. Mr. McRcynolds, third “VN” resigned, relieved by Mr. Connolly. Many thanks to the brother*, who sent me items this month and hope you will always do as well. Get them to me by the --oth of each month. Cert. 475, Div. Cor. Digitized by LiOOQle

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654 The Railroad Telegrapher. Seaboard Air Line Ry. Our meeting at Hamlet, N. C, February 23d, was the largest I have ever seen aince I became a member several years ago. The boys, in great numbers, came from the C. C. west, the C. C. east, the R. & A. and the C & K., and all com- bined together in one harmonious assembly. Much interest was manifested for the welfare of our craft from start to finish. Brd. Cumming was on hand with his usual happy smile and very satisfactorily explained the pro- visions of our new contract made the week before, resulting in a substantial increase to all the men, which took effect March 1st. Several short talks and an interchange of greet- ings by the boys made the occasion one long to .be remembered. Boys, don’t let your interest die with that meet- ing, but let’s strive to make each succeeding one better. Lay aside your duties for a little while. Get out of the old rut and routine of daily grind, and come out and have a handshake with each other and exchange views, and smoke a good union cigar if you indulge in the habit. It will do you good to hear what the other fellow is up against. Don’t hide from the sunshine like the groundhog, afraid of your shadow, but come out and be ready with some suggestions as to the best methods to be used for our mutual benefit. Show that you are O. R. T. to the core in other ways than by just simply wearing the button. You will never be a “kicker„y thereby losing the respect of your fellow-workers, either in or out of the Order, if you attend the meetings, for there you will learn that the opinions of others should have due con- sideration, as well as your own. Let us strive to serve the company and its patrons in a manner that will be above reproach, making “promptness” our daily motto. We have a good set of dispatchers, who are very much overworked at this season of the year. Let’s prove to them that members of the O. R. T. arc the men who always can be depended upon. Most everybody has a job and is staying with it. Bro. E. H. Moore has again been elected chairman of this division. Let us all co-operate with him, as well as Bro. Cumming, in every way possible to make this year of their administration both pleasant and profitable. R. H. Cunningham, Cert. 197, Div. Cor. Georgia Division — We have been holding some very interesting meetings on this division for the last several months, and much good has come from them. Our division officers have met with us on several occasions, and there has been decided improvement along all lines. There is a better understanding between employer and employe and everything i^ working together for the good of the service. The meeting on March 23d was well attended. Out officials give their consent and expect us to attend these meetings for the mutual good that comes from them. We should show them that we ap- preciate this courtesy by as large an attendance at them as possible and by trying every way to improve the service. Let’s not become careless in our attendance, thinking we will not be missed if we stay away, but make it a rule to be in our place at every meeting. Then the experiment of having them will show that they are fruitful for good. The telephones installed on the Georgia Railroad some time ago were a failure and their use has been discontinued. Bro. W. E. Heath, second Birmingham yard extra, has gone to Atlanta, Ga., terminal, relieved by Bro. F. D. Hudson, from the auditor’s office of the Southern Express Company at Chattanooga, Tenn. Bro. R. M. Brewer, second Shops, is off on account of illness. Bro. J. C. Murray, of Division 132, is on third Howells yard. Bro. I. F. Nunn gone to the West- ern Union. Bro. Hines, second Cedartown, Ga., is again in line. Let the good work continue. Bro. Tyree, Howells yard office, was the winner of an emblem ring last month. Bro. S. H. Lewis, agent Fish, Ga., was in at- tendance at court in Anniston, Ala., recently. I am indebted to Bro. Tyree, Howells yard, for a goodly portion of the news items contained in this letter. No one man can know alT that is going on, and it is certainly a great help to your correspondent to have you send in a few news items occasionally. I will thank you to let me have all the happenings you can. At our last meeting, Bro. L. Brannen, Welling- ton, Ala., was unanimously elected assistant local chairman to Bro. Tyree for the A. & B. District of the Georgia Division. We have a good team now, and we can expect great things from them if the brothers will all do their part. Bro. J. N. Porter is a frequent Sunday visitor to his old stand at Thomas, Ga. We may have something more interesting than a mere visit to record soon. Our division is almost clear of nons now. About the only place where they are particularly notice- able being not far from Birmingham. I hope this poor, little, lonesome fellow will soon decide to get that little piece of pasteboard that makes a man hold up his head ahd demand respect of his fellow-man. “Crit,” Div. Cor. A. & 8. Division — The meeting in Atlanta, on Sunday, February 23d, was a “hummer,” the boys attending almost solidly from the A. & B., and a number also from the north end. Immediately on the arrival of Train No. 50 the boys fell in line and marched in a body to Dispatcher Hill’s office, to get a peep at the “old-timers,” and incidentally take a look at Mr. Schartle, from the A. B. & A., on first there, who is something on the order of a “Whet >tone." Judging from the manner in which be flirts with a telegraph key, he will no doubt draw a permanent berth. Digitized by LiOOQle

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655 The Railroad • We then visited various “ham and — ” establish- ments, making way with a quantity of good things until time to get together. Bro. Taylor, in his usual admirable manner, started the “fireworks” by reading a telegram from our committee that has been in conference with the “Big Chief” for some time. The good news caused' a great uproar, taking us all by sur- prise, as none of us had heard anything up to that time, and the “big grin” was very much in evidence, and everybody happy. Bro. Taylor brought up a number of matters of importance for discussion, and several resolutions were finally drafted, read and passed by ballot, to be presented at our Grand Convention in Balti- more. There have been no changes on the entire divi- sion for two or three months, which speaks well for our general working conditions, and for the liberality of our esteemed officials. The co- operative spirit is being shown everywhere, since the adoption of our late method of holding meet- ings more on the “open house” plan, thereby bring- ing employer and employe together and threshing out matters pertaining to the welfare of the road .is well as ourselves. Our new contract will put a new determination into every man on the entire system, and we will |o just one better than our past efforts making this the greatest year in the history of the Sea- board. Superintendent Carlton made it very plain in his talk at one of our meetings that he appre- ciated our efforts and was well pleased with our work. This is an incentive for the future. We are certainly blessed with a set of gentlemanly, patient officials, who will take care of us so long as we prove our worth. I can not possibly understand how the two or three nons still on this end can possibly have the audacity to stay out now after all the good things our new contract brings to them. There is no middle ground nor room for argument. Get after them, brothers, harder than ever. Next month send your news items to Bro. Lewis at "Fish,” who will in turn appoint a correspondent for the ensuing month. Cert. 887. C. & K. District — The meeting in Hamlet, Sunday night, February 23d, was a great success, and no doubt all who attended will make a special effort to be at the next one. Our time was limited, as lots of the boys, who with Bro. Moore, our local, chairman, and Bro. Gumming, our general secretary and treasurer (the life of Division 97), came in on No. 41 had to leave on No. 43, but Bros. Moore and Cumming made the 45 minutes interesting, telling us about the new contract our committee at Portsmouth secured for us, effective March 1, 1913, for which we all feel grateful. There were 33 of the .boys present, but I can not remember them all. Those from the C. & K. were: Meares, Blaney; Ross and Lowman, Me Bee; Rowe, Middendorff; Brower, Patrick; Stanley, Cheraw, and our old standby Bro. Swink, of Os- Telegrapher. borne. All the other districts were well repre- sented. The boys scented some good news, this is why they turned out so good, and they will hear something good every time they attend one of these meetings, as some of our officials meet with us sometimes and give us a heart-to-heart talk that does us all good. We have a set of officials to be proud of who do all they can to help us with our duties. We are hauling lots of fertz, and vegetables from the South. There are only a few nons on the entire division. You can usually tell one the first time you hear him on the wires, as they are so different from a man who has an up-to-date. Boys, all be sure to go to the next meeting and bring that other fellow next station to you, who did not go last time, with you. No favors where there are no cards. Cert. 448. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. The meeting at Marquette on March 2d was well attended and all had an enjoyable time. Bal lots were counted, showing Bros. C. L. Clark and A. V. Brazeau elected local chairmen of the Mackinaw and Houghton Divisions respectively, and Bros. E. N. Olson and A. E. Curtiss, re- elected chairmen of the Mineral Range and West- ern Divisions, ind Bro. H. C. Wubbena, re-elected correspondent. Those present at the meeting were: Bro. Clark, Soo Jet.; Bro. Stillman, Seney; Bro. Marsh, Wet- more; Bro. Schultz, Michigamme; Bro. Danielson, Chassell; Bro. Clossey, Trout Creek; Bro. Stuesser, Bruces Crossing; Bro. Phelps, Gurney; Bro. Cur- tiss, Bessemer, and Bro. Steele, Marquette and Dispatcher H. H. Landry. Eating was the main issue of the day. Bro. Clark and Stillman cleaned the hotel out of buttermilk and Honolula water. Western Division — It is now Bro. J. H. Anderson at Bergland nights. Bro. F. E. Wubbena resigned first Thomaston, and it is now on bulletin. Bro. Therbert, agent Paynesville, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. McNeil, relief agent. A. E. C. ' Mineral Range Division — Bro. F. Bastian, Calumet nights, is on a short vacation. Agent Prior, Point Mills, has resigned, relieved by R. L. Warne, pending bids. Bro. E. N. Olson, of Calumet yards, has re- turned to work after a short illness, relieved by relief agent McNeil. Applications from Messrs. Daley, of Hancock yard, and Chamberlain, of Dollar Bay, will soon be in. Let’s all get together and bring the mem- bership on the M. R. up where it should be. We can do it if everybody does their share. Digitized by GiOOQle

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656 The Railroad Telegrapher. It looks now as though our winter is nearly over. It certainly was a hummer. The rotary plan was kept busy during the entire month of February and the first half of March, all engines and crews working every day in the week. Cert. 4 2. Houghton Division — Bro. A. J. Ristell, second Fast Houghton, has resigned, relieved hy Bro. Dvgart, who has re- turned to us again. Mr. Thomas, a new man, is now on Lansc third. Mr. Schultz, Michigamme, ' has resigned, and that position is now open for bids. Cert. 4.*. M., St. P. & Sault Ste. Marie Ry. Chicago Division t First and Second Districts — Recent new members are: Geo. Wright, third Waukesha; Chas. E. Eckard, third Byron, ami F. H. Cramer, agent Colona. Let the good wo'k go on. Fremont and Byron agencies, third Gray's Lake, second Fond du Lac and Camp Lake nights on bulletin. Frank Holsten, first Kolze, has gone back to the simple life, relieved by Clark on bid, who has been switching for a few months. Bro. A. D. Hartley, formerly third Lake Villa, is now manager of the Harbaugh Lumber C"., at Englesidc. Bro. T. G. Wright, third Vernon, resigned, re- lieved by Hiller, a new man, later resigned, re- lieved by Cook, relieved on second Trevor by Dobyns, who is in the grocery business there and working a few nights to help out. Bro. J. M. Weber, agent Theresa, back again after being on sick list for several weks re- lieved by Bro. C. H. Bowman, and he by Bro. Haag, of second, who while off several weeks was relieved by Bro. J. W. Wilson, and he on third Fremont by Erickson. Bro. J. A. Fonstad, bid in agency at Stockton, and will soon be on his honeymoon. F. XV. Sanford, “FN” dispatcher’s office nights, resigned, relieved by Bro. J. H. Burns on bid, he on second Fond du Lac, by Bro. X. J. Frost, re- lieved on second Shops yard by Bro. C. L. Clancey. W'm. Christel, while at “FX,” was re- lieved on first Waupaca hy F. Runte, and he on third by Erickson, relieved on third Fremont by Bro. J. W. Wilson. Later, Erickson relieved iiiiis, third Medina Jet. a few nights. Bisscll, second Manitowoc, otf ten days was relieved by Mr. Jones, a new man. Bro. O. R. Barber bid in Amherst agency, re- lieving Roe, gone to Waupaca agency, and re- lieved as agent Allenton, hy I’. J. Weber, pending bulletin and the latter by E. Schultlieis on bid. Bro. B. C. Jenkins, third Stockton, resigned, relieved by C. J. Wiglitrnan, on bid. Bros. J. W. Wilson, Lund and Lock, sent in items this month. Send them to Bro. Frost at Fond du Lac, before the 20th. The meeting held at Keen all, March 13th. wa># attended by Bros. Lewis, G. C.; Clemons, L. C. : Miller, Thorne, Bradley and Conley, also by Messrs. Runte, Christie, Hills and A. J. Althaus, Bro. Clemons was elected chairman and Bro. Miller' secretary of the meeting. Suffice to say that those present had one lively time. Fraternally, “Jack ' Thief River Falls Line, “Soo Ry. ’ — It has been some time since the wheat line ha- shown up in the notes ir. The Telegrapher, but there has been something doing all the time. A bid snow storm the last two weeks in March delayed trains considerably. We are solid now with the exception of one or two old heads that have not yet “come out of it.” General Chairman Lewis was along the line re- cently with his “sharp stick,” which did consider- able good. Brothers, do your whole duty by the company at all times as well as to our Order. Fidelity t<* both will be deservedly rewarded. Take a slant at the trainmen and enginemen’s wages and then look at your own. Then stop and think what thorough organization of the teleg- raphers would mean to us in increased wages and improved conditions. We have no changes that would look new in print. More anon. Cert. 61S. Lake Erie & Western R. R. At a meeting held at my home on evening of March 8th, at which several were present, includ- ing General Chairman Turner, the votes were counted, which resulted in the election of Bro. Turner as delegate to the Grand Division, and myself as alternate. Also in the election of Bro. T. H. Kennedy, Clarence, 111., as local chairman of the Peoria Division, and myself for the I. & M. C. Division. There being no nominations for the other divisions, no votes could be cast and these divisions will have to be supplied by appointment by the general chairman. The committee then re-elected the old officers as general chairman and general secretary and treas- urer for the next two years. The auditing committee went over the books of the division and reported all receipts and expen- ditures properly accounted for and the accounts in good condition. Since becoming connected with the division in an official way about two years ago, I have been more or less tied up in committee work and the general secretary and treasurer’s work and have not had much opportunity to do very much towards working up - the membership of the division, but hope in the future to be able to give this matter more attention; so that with the “lambasting” arrangement installed in the general office at St. Louis, and the concerted effort on the part of all members, wc should show an increased membership in the near future. Digitized by L-ooQle

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657 The Railroad In the items from all over the country we read of unusual increases in membership and with the proper interest there is no reason why the same conditions should not exist on the L. E. & W. Each member should appoint himself a special committee to look after the nons. Do not leave it for the other fellow to do, nor think that the other fellow can do it better than you, for as sure as you do this there will be nothing done. We are entitled to better conditions on this line, and with the proper spirit shown they will be ours. In the last issue of the journal were several accounts of new and revised schedules, all of which gave the men very good increases in wages and better conditions. There is a great wave of prosperity passing over the country at present, and it is for us if we but organize and stick by our organi- zation. Several members have not paid dues for the cur- rent term. This has necessitated more or less expense for the Order and work for the local chairman and general secretary and treasurer, depriving you of insurance protection, the division of your support, and the Order of your influence. All members should keep their dues paid up, there- by extending their support to the cause which has done so much good for all. Another important item has not been given proper attention by a number of the members and by almost all nons, and that is the matter of paying into the treasury of the division an amount equal to their first month’s increase as per the present schedule. There are still debts for which the division is obligated, and until these obligations have been met it will be impossible for us to go up for the better conditions we are hoping for and entitled to. In reading The Telegrapher we can see many items of the long, drawn-out negotiations and con- ditions under which committees must work and expenses they are up against. It is foolish for a committee to go into negotiations without a good, strong backing, both financial and membership. The committee is hopeful that the members will not delay any longer in making this payment. It is not an unreasonable request, and only when sufficient amount has. been paid in and sufficient membership gained can we hope to support a com- mittee for negotiating for better conditions. There are several features being enjoyed by other lines which will be for us if we have the proper backing and support for the committee when it goes up. So it rests with the membership to get the divido i in proper condition. We would all get more enjoyment out of The Telegrapher if it had in each issue a better rep- resentation from our division. Think of the inter- est it must be to the membership of such divisions as the C. B. & Q., the Southern Pacific, the South- ern, and even many of the smaller ones where they take an interest in getting up items for The Telegrapher. If all took the proper interest there is no reason why we could not have something similar in each issue. But everyone leaves it for the other fellow to attend to, and as a result nobody docs it. If each one would send just one Telegrapher. item to his local chairman about the 20th of the month we would be surprised at the result. Here is another chance for each one to act as a com- mittee of one and look after these items. So now, let us all get in the harness, and don’t be afraid of the collar, and pull for all we arc worth for the -good of the division and the Order. Forget all petty grievances we have had in the past and work for the things we need to make us an up-to-date road from an O. R. T. view. Then will we realize the worth of the Order and will not be inclined to kick about the things we have not tried to help make better. M. A. Steckel, L. C. and G. S. & T. 7. & M. C. Division — Wc were sorry to learn of the %death of Mr. Bryant, father of Bro. E. V. Bryant, first at Fairfield. It was necessary for Bro. Bryant to resign and return to his home near Ossian, Ind., to assist his mother in the management of their farm. We regret the loss of such a hustling mem- ber as Bro. Bryant, but realize that he is bettering his own condition. Bro. Lockwood, of Fairfield, who recently bid in Bennett’s agency, was unable to obtain a house or even get board there and he returned to one of the tricks at Fairfield. Understand there have been several changes around Belt Jet. and Noblesville lately, but as I have not been advised of them am unable to give them in detail at this time. If all the changes were reported to your local chairman promptly wc might have a more complete write-up. Several nons have promised their applications in the near future, and I hope the members will all see that the nons at their stations do not put off joining any longer. With no assistance, this is the best write-up I can give this time. I hope the brothers will do their part and help me to make a better showing next month. Cert. No. 2. Lehigh Valley R. R. Buffalo Division, Buffalo to Sayre — The sudden death of Bro. Clarence Havens, third Lodi, who was only ill a few dajjs, came as a great shock to all of us. He had a host of friends and was well liked by all the boys who will sadly miss him. To the bereaved father and mother we all extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in this the death of their only child. Bro. Havens’ funeral was attended by a number of the O. R. T. boys, who raised $13 for a floral emblem. None but members were asked to sub- scribe, but some of the other boys requested us to accept their donations, and under the circum- stances they were received. A large square floral piece was secured with the letters “O. R. T.” in the center, and a tele- graph pole at each end, with wires strung across, one of which was broken. 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658 The Railroad Telegrapher. O. R. T., and its appropriateness was noted by all who attended the funeral of our departed brother. We hope the few boys who are still hesitating will soon avail themselves of the opportunity being offered them to better their condition by joining the O. R. T. and help make the L. V. solid. We have no one but ourselves to blame for existing conditions. Wake up, and do not wait to be asked to join but send in your application at once. Brothers, each try and get a new member, and make “thorough organization'’ your watchword. Bro. Henry Wixom at Hector has resigned to go into the produce business at Waterloo. We are all sorry to see him go, but wish him success. Bro. Chaffee succeeds him, leaving Taughannock Falls up for bid, salary $47.50. Mr. Shaub is relieving at Geneva for thirty days. Miss Louise Miller, daughter of Bro. Miller at Hoyt’s Corners, was recently married. Understand she will continue as her father’s helper. “Stub.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has been deemed wise by Almighty God to take unto Himself our esteemed and be- loved brother, Clarence Havens, and Whereas, In full realization of the great loss, we feel unable to find words to express and con- sole his parents, but point them to Almighty God, our ever-ready Comforter; therefore be it Resolvedt That we, his brothers and co-workers of Division 124, bow in humble submission to the power over which we have no control, and extend to the bereaved parents and relatives our heartfelt sympathy, and be it further Resolved, That in manifestations of our sympa- thy we send to the grief-stricken father and mother % copy of these resolutions, and forward a copy of them for publication in The Telegrapher. M. M. Crane, C. H. Pinckney, Committee. C. R. I. & P. Ry. Missouri Division — I desire to thank the members of this division for electing me as their local chairman, also for electing me delegate to the convention. We have only six or eight nons left on this division and we must make it solid by each one becoming an organizer and going right after them. Ten days earnest work will clean them up. Get the idea out of your heads that the local chair- man and his assistants are the only ones to do the organizing. The local chairman gets nothing for this work and it is just as much to your interest as his to get the line solid and keep it that way. When in doubt as to a man's standing call him up and ask him. If a new man shows up on the line get right after him and ascertain his stand- ing, if lie is a member of the organization, but belongs to some other system division, get his certificate number, the road he belongs on and let me have the information immediately. He can then be transferred to our division, thereby giving us the benefit of his dues which will put our division in better shape financially. Also promptly notify your local chairman of the arrival of a new man on the division so that he can help you land him. Everyone must work to make this division successful. If every one on- the whole division calls up a new arrival and asks him if he belongs to the Order, it would have a tendency to make him see that we were all in the game. Likewise it will do no harm if every man on the whole division notified me of the arrival of a new man. It would go t9 show me that you were all on the job. That’s what we want, that’s what we must have. Every- one on the job all the time. With ’your help we can make this the banner division of the whole system. We can not do so without it. Don’t wait for any one else, but get^to work at once yourself. I most certainly will do all I can to prove myself worthy of the trust you have reposed in me. Our retiring local chairman has made us a good man and I hope I will be able to handle the division as well. I will consider that I have given you good serv- ice if I do as well as he did. Consider yourselves all as assistant local chair- men. I will give you a list of the non-members on the line shortly and I hope we can soon line them up. Bro. J. L. Spaulding is relieving J. M. Boose, Kenmoor, Mo. Everyone get after Boose. Bro. J. T. Handly, Edgerton, Mo., while off sick was relieved by H. S. Moore, another non, fronj the Grand Island. Bro. Jones’ wife, has re- turned to Altamont after several weeks’ visit to horaefolks in Denver, Mo. Bro. Hansz, second Altamont, on short vacation, was relieved by Bro. Jones, and he by Bro. C. E. Foster. Bro. Briggs, third Cameron Jet., was recently initiated into the K. P’s. Bro. Little, assigned third Allerton; Bro. A. A. King, Wallace agency; Bro.* J. A. Irvin, James- port first; Bro. Oulett, second Rushville, and Bro. E. M. Oliver, Platte River days. Bro. Madden, agent Lineville; on sick list, was relieved by Mr. Murphy, and he by Mr. Grann, from the I. C. Get a line on them boys. Bro. Taylor, second Centerville, writes from Colorado that he is on the high road to recovery, which we are all glad to hear. Bro. Shouse, second Nahant, off sick, later visited relatives in Princeton, Mo., End then re- lieved Fox on second there. Watch Fox, boys. Brothers, don’t oblige the dispatchers to call you 20 to 30 minutes. It will get you in bad, and it hurts our organization. I desire to thank Bros. Cox and Foster for news this month and earnestly request each one to for- ward me all the items they can not later than the 20th of each month. W. H. Plum, L. C. Digitized by Google

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659 The Railroad Telegrapher. Arkansas Division — To All Members: n I assure you I appreciate the honor you have conferred on me in electing me your local chair- man and representative to the National conven- tion, and am proud of the confidence you have in me. I expect to serve you the best I know how. I am also glad to see such great interest shown in the election, which was the greatest we have ever had. I will now ask you to lend me your aid and hearty co-operation. We must strive and pull together to make our division the best We have accomplished much and can accomplish much more. Brothers, keep after the nons. Our division is in fine shape, almost solid, but we want it ab- solutely solid — ioo per cent. The local chairman can not attend to all of this himself, he must have support. He depends upon each man doing his part and his duty. I want to ask you also to render the best possi- ble service to the company. Answer your calls promptly; this will help us get better working con- ditions. I would be glad to hear from any of the members in regard to battering our working con- ditions. • . Bro. G. D. Lee, of Germania, promises to give us a write-up in the journal each month, which we will certainly appreciate and Bro. A. H. Jones, at Perry, promises to assist in this, and pick up the news on the west end for the write-up. Bro. Gibbs, at “RK,” is as usual on the job at anything he can do. He will give Bro. Lee a write-up at the meetings of the Little Rock O. R. T. Gub. I wish every member would send in a little news each month to help -Bro. Lee out on this. I promised, to serve you, and believe I can accomplish all possible for the 126. Again thank- ing you for the honor of representing our division at Baltimore, I am, Yours fraternally, T. Ellis. Arkansas Division Notes — I have been appointed correspondent for this division by Local Oiairman Ellis, and with the aid of the brothers will try and make it the banner Division of the Rock Island. Keep after every non you know of until you get him in. We want every man on the division in the Order and make it a point to see that he keeps an up-to-date card all the time. Bro. Bonham on vacation to San Antonio, Tex. Bro. E. E. Fowler, assigned second Haskell on his return. Mr. Barnard, who relieved Bro. Bon- ham, bid in Hulbert third. Mr. Ragsdale, Bauxite, off for a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by a new man. Bro. Womack, bid in second Lonoke, relieved by Bro. Kimball, second Biddle, on bid; Bro. Vinson, bid in second Goodwin; Bro. Gunn, second Havana, bid in second Hazen; Bro. Adams, bid in second Palestine; Bro. J. E. Powell, bid in Belleville agency; Bro. A. H. Jones, bid in Perry agency, and Bro. Harbison, Magazine agency. The west end is almost solid. Get after Latimer, Booneville, and Sangster, Danville. They are both good men and with a little persuasion will be Order men. Let us give our delegate and local chairman our hearty support and we will get results. A local chairman can not make a division, it is the members who bring about results, accomplished only by lining up the nons and working for the good of the Order at all times. C. T. U. Bro. Sharpe, on second Roland, will soon take out an O. R. T. card. The members of the Little Rock O. R. T. Club are hoping Bro. DeWees will locate permanently near Little Rock, so he can attend our meetings. Bro. Shade, Havana third, is on second there pending assignment. Bro. W. M. Gunn, second Havana, bid in a helpmate in January. Mrs. Gunn made a good selection. Bro. Bargion, back from vacation, relieved Bro. G. D. Lee, first Germania, who had bid in second there. Boys, please send in your items by the 20th and let us have this division represented every month in The Telegrapher. If each member will take a hand in this matter we will have our division to the front. If I have slighted any member in this' write-up it is because I was not notified of any happening concerning him. Thank you for the honor o^ being appointed your division correspondent Bro. Minich, from second Germania, is now on third Brinkley. Glad to see the Nebraska Division being repre- sented by such a good brother as Rollins, of Belleville. Bro. Kelley, of “RK,” was relieved by F. H. Woodward. Cert. 185. Kansas Division — Bro. F. Nelson gets first McFarland, relieving Bro. Dillingham, who goes back to Topeka yard. We are sorry to hear of the latter’s injury by slipping and falling on a rail and hope he will soon be OK again. M. T. Daniels gets second McFarland. Bro. C. H. Allen is back at “RI” Herington on third as wire chief, and Bro. Hawthorne on sec- ond. Mr. McKelvy has gone with the Santa Fe at Las Vegas. Bro. E. L. King, first Horton journeyed to Leavenworth recently and took unto himself the shrine. Bro. G. S. Allen has returned to Whiting from a thirty days’ leave spent in California. Bro. Nichols resigned third Horton and went West, relieved by R. C. Nobles. Bro. E. Pringle, at Dwight, is our new local chairman. Let's do all we can to help him. Come out to the meetings boys, they are great, also send me a few items for The Telegrapher. Just drop me a note and I will see that they are sent in. M. L. L. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. m Colorado Division — On account of the committee being unable to complete its plans and be assured of success, the dance was indefinitely postponed. The time was short for advertising and working it up. Perhaps the latter part of May, after the Baltimore con- vention, something of the kind can be arranged. The February meeting at Goodland was very poorly attended, owing to the unfavorable weather. It was a bad night. The monthly division meet- ings however, must be a regular thing, as it is only through the team work that we can expect to retain our nearly solid division. The heavy run of business for the season is just beginning and the faces on the division are changing so fast that it is necessary to have a perfect and mutual understanding as to the course to be taken to keep the new men organized who come to the line. I will be only too glad to have the information when a new man has arrived, and whether he is up to date or not. A strong talk with the man you work with in your own office and bringing his attention to the scale of wages paid the dif- ferent positions, together with the improved work- ing conditions to what they were four and five years ago, a comparison with other lines, espe- cially roads yet unorganized, is what will get a man to see the light as we see it. Let me know the position he takes. It’s "individual organiza- tion” that gets the best results; organizers may come, and organi/ers may go, but ‘‘individual or- ganization” gets the results that remain forever. Fourteen attended the March meeting at Good- land, which was much better than usual. General Secretary and Treasurer Edwards had meetings called for the next afternoon and evening at Belleville and Fairbury, and arranged to be with us at Goodland. We were certainly glad to have him, and his forty-minute talk was very enlighten- ing and instructive. The ballots for local chairmen, representatives and alternates were counted by the auditing edm- mittee on Monday, March 3d. Something like seventy per cent of the entire membership vot- ing, indicating the interest taken by the brothers in matters of this kind. There were some warm contests among the candidates on several of the divisions that required a close official count to decide. llro. Marquis and I were unanimously chosen to represent this division. I wish to take this means to thank the brothers and sisters for their approval of my past years’ services as your local chairman and for my re-election to that office and hope you will feel assured of two more years' faithful serv- ice which I certainly hope will be more productive of good results. And for your choosing me as your representative to the Grand sessions of the Order at Baltimore in May. I wish to thank you very, very heartily. It is an honor that has never been accorded me before and most ccitainlv I appreciate it. A special meeting of the general committee lias been called to be held at Kansas City on May "th, for the regular biennial election of our gen- eral chairman and general secretary and treasurer. The delegation will then proceed directly to Bal- timore, via St. Louis and the B. & O. System, and be on deck Sunday, the nth, the day before the convention begins. It is assured that there are to be some lively times had in old Baltimore this time, in both divisions, the O. R. T. and the Ladies' Auxiliary. It is very sorrowful to us to be informed of the death of a near and dear relative in the families of three sisters and brothers employed on the Colorado Division. The true sympathies of the entire membership go out to the sorrowing sisters and brothers. Sister Nina M. Klass. of Seibert, Colo., lost her beloved mother, who has been an invalid for a number of years. Her death occurred at her home in Iowa. Sister KUss, who was at her bedside and attended the funeral, owing to the care and worry is hardly able to assume her duties on second. Bro. M. E. Katz, second Flagler, lost his infant daughter, one and one-half years of age, in Denver, March 4th. Bro. G. G. Widmoyer, agent Falcon, ^ Colo., lost his sister, Miss Fannie Waas, at Dresbach, Minn. Our hearts are filled to overflowing with grief, atid we pray that the sodls of those beloved ones may rest in peace with the Lord above. Bro. A. S. Johnson relieved Bro. Widmoyer fer sixty days, owing to Mrs. Widmoyer’s failing health. Bro. R. H. McAdams bid in third Falcon, and will move his family there. Bro. Cuthbert, second Roswell, was taken sick while he and Mrs. Cuthbert were visiting in Troy. Kan. We hope “Dave” will soon be able to re- turn to work. Bro. Murphy is relieving him with Mr. James, a new man, on third.* Bro. McMillan, from the Mo. Pac., is on third Calhan. Bro. Steffy, second Mattison has returned from thirty days' sick leave, relieved by J. H. Jarrett. a new man. Bro. Katz bid in second Flagler, relieved at Limon by Bro. Massey. Bro. Reals transferred to Norton, relieved by Bro. Olesen, and third and fifth Limon on bid. Sister M. A. Turnage, third Mustang block office, bid in Ruleto.n second, relieved by Miss Kelley of Goodland. Sister Harmonson, of Mus- tang, was relieved Sunday, March 23d, by Miss John. Bro. Simpson, second Genoa, off a few days recently, was relieved by J. H. Jarrett. Bro. Earl Hodges, third Arriba, spent the day recently in the City of Lights. Bro. J. C. Cherry, from Omaha, has gone to the Burl, at Sterling, Colo. Bro. Gardner, third Flagler, was a pleasant cal ler in Limon on two different occasions recently. A small O. R. T. meeting was held at Limon Friday evening, March 2ist, with Bros. Rec hard, from Calhan, Winegar and Gardner, from Flag- ler, and the Limon bunch of six present. All had a nice time. Bro. L. P. 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The Railroad Telegrapher, 661 just returned from the Kansas Division, where he had gone for his wife’s health, but with little success, sorry to say. Sister Garehime, Bethune, is still on the semi- sick list, another pleasure trip to Buffalo in the spring is just what’s required for improvement, I think. Bro. Maxwell, second Dellvale, was relieved by C. W. Green, on account of sickness. We hope for a speedy recovery and return to work. Bro. Barnholt, third Jennings, resigned, was relieved by L. H. McGuire. At the meeting at Goodland, March 226, we took in Brc. L. F. Buck, of Flagler, Vale Corns, of Norton, will be initiated at the April meeting. Bro. A. L. Britt, now located at Enfield, N. C., in the general merchandise business with his brother, writes that he is doing nicely. He trans- fers to the A. C. L. Division. Our very best wishes are for his success. With best wishes and assuring all’ of my most intense interest in the affairs of the division. I am fraternally yours, L. Gjllasfy, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Almighty God, our Lord, in His infinite wisdom has called to her reward the be- loved mother of our sister, Mrs. Nina M. Klnss; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sym- pathies, be it Resolved, That the members of Division No. 126, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing sister and members of the bereaved family their most sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy at this time of their great loss; and be it further Resolved, That the original copy of these reso- lutions be forwarded to the bereaved sister, a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion, and a copy made a matter of record on the minutes of this division. H. D. Marquis, G. W. Manion, J. G. Olesen, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Almighty God, our Lord, in His infinite wisdom has called unto Himself the be- loved infant daughter of our brother, Maurice E. Katz; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathies, be it Resolved, That the members of Division No. 126, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and the members of the bereaved family their most sincere and heartfelt sympathy at this time of their great loss; and be it further Resolved, That the original copy of these reso- lutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion, and a copy made a matter of recoid on lilt* minutes of this division. II. D. Marquis, G. W. Manion, J. G. Olesen, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Almighty God, our Lord, in His infinite wisdom has called unto her reward the beloved ^istec. of our brother, G. G. Widmoyer; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sym- pathies, be it Resolved, That tli c members of Division No. 126, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend t» the sorrowing brother and the members of the bereaved family their most sincere and heartfelt sympathy at this time of their great loss; and be it further Resolved, That the original copy of these rcso- dutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion, and a cepy made a matter of record on the minutes of this division. H. D. Marquis, G. W. Manion, J. G. Olesen, Committee. Minnesota Division— Brothers, I thank you for the honor conferred on me by electing me local chairman for this division for two years. I shall make every effort to handle the affairs of the division as well as they have been handled by my predecessors in office. It is my hope to make this the banner division of this system, and I hope all the brothers will help all they can to secure that result. While working to the best of our ability for the company, let us not forget the duty we owe to ourselves and families in keeping up to date and trying to keep all the brothers the same, so that we may enjoy the good working conditions we now’ have and have some hope of improving them as times goes on. J. W’. Kennedy, Local Chairman. Bro. Barry, of Cedar Falls, was at his home in Carbondale,' Kan., three weeks, attending his mother in her last illness and death. Bro. W. J. Kcim, of Nora Springs, has been appointed correspondent. Brothers, send him all the news items you can by the twentieth, and let us have a good write-up every month from the Minnesota Division. Bro. W. N. Staley, who has been sick for a month, expects to be back at work soon. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, An all-wise Providence has been fit to call to her reward the mother of our brother, S. W. Barry; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of Minnesota Division, of Division 126, O. R. T., extend to our Digitized by kjOOQle

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662 The Railroad Telegrapher. brother and the bereaved family our heartfelt sym- pathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Bro. Barry, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. W. Kennedy, W. J. Keim, W. I. Blackwell, Committee. lows Division — I wish to thank the boys for the loyal support given me in the recent election, and hope that we can all work together and make this year pros- perous. Appointments will be announced later. F. R. Kulner, L. C. General Superintendent of Telegraph Hubbell and Assistant General Superintendent of Tele- graph Wray were over the line recently, assisting in repairing the wires after a heavy sleet storm. The dispatcher’s office at West Liberty has been abolished and Dispatcher Stewart transferred to second trick Des Moines. We are glad to note that Bro. C. E. Ramsy, West Liberty, has recov- ered and is able to work again. Bro. W. L. White, former agent at Kellogg, acting dispatcher at West Liberty, bid in first there. A. C. Bradley has been appointed roadmaster of this division, relieving Mr. Hayes, assigned other duties. R. E. Buntin relieves Mr. Fields at Victor, and Bro. J. E. Bach is on Oxford nights, the day job there being abolished. Bro. H. H. Hilfinger, from Wilton, is now at Council Bluffs. Bro. G. E. Balsbough, second Iowa City, re- turned from Chicago, spent a short time in Iowa City with friends before taking up his new assign- ment. Bro. C. K. Leimbach bid in first Iowa City, vice Bro. Hibbs, who went to Des Moines as dispatcher. Cert. 241. f Vest Iowa Division — We have a very good line-up now and prospects are good for more. If we will all get busy and do our part, we can have a solid line-up. I surely will do mine. For local chairman we have Bro. H. M. Han- son, of Avoca, and Bro. Kuhn, of Iowa City. We hope the brothers along the line will help whoever is elected and take a personal interest. Get more life in things and everyone who can attend the meetings at Des Moines or Omaha, whichever is most convenient. It is to our inter- est as well as to the representatives’ to keep after the non and not let him rest until he is in line to help strengthen our organization. In reading the journal, you can sec what the O. R. T. is doing on other roads — divisions solid, some nearly solid; their committees coming out with $5 and $10 raises, betterments in working conditions and shorter hours, because every mem- ber is loyal to the Order and works to his own interest as well as to others*. If you are working with a non, show him your card every half hour — it is good medicine — also leave your journal where "he can get hold of it. If he once reads it, the stubbornness may be-knocked out of him and cause him to join. No one seems to take interest enough in the write-ups to send me any news. It is impossible for the correspondent to keep in touch with all the changes that take place during the month, so please let me have some news by the twentieth of every month. It will be much appreciated by all the members and also myself. All the section foremen on this division were called into the roadmaster’s office recently for an examination. Boys, you are not helping yourself or the dis- patcher either when he has to ring you for half an hour. You only have to work nine hours, so cut out the sleeping and attend strictly to business. L. E. H., Cert. 1449. Dakota Division — * Bro. McNeilly, third Dows, off to Kentucky two weeks, was relieved by Mr. Lathrop, later by Mr. Mikesall, a new man from the East. Mr. Waldo, from Trenton, appointed trainmas- ter on lines east of Estherville, was taken oft after a month to reduce expenses. Iowa Falls remained on the Dakota Division three days, when it was again put back in the Minnesota. Estherville third, taken off four days, has been put back again. Bro. Ensley, second Dows, is there temporarily. Bro. Branderberg, first Esther- ville, who resigned when reduction was made there, is now in Minneapolis. Bro. Odegard is now on first and Bro. Carey on 6econd Esther- ville. The dispatchers have been put on a nine-hour basis. Knight and Morse are working from 9 a. m. until 6 p. m., Broms from 6 p. m. until 3 a. m., and Orvis from midnight until 9 a. m. The chief dispatcher was off a few days recently, re- lieved by Mr. Morse. Agent Hilton, Lismore, is on sixty days’ vaca- tion. Agent Hatch, Hardwick, while in Chicago a few days, was relieved by Mr. Stevens, Luverne. Pace, Sibley, resigned. Send me the news, boys, especially on the Gow- rie line. If we are going to have a write-up, you will all have to help, for one man can not do it alone. Send the news to Box 377, Dows, Iowa. C. C. Ensley, Div. Cor. General Telegraph Offices — Bro. Meador, local chairman Oklahoma division and delegate to Baltimore, made an appreciated call at Topeka on March 9th and 10th, and attended the club meeting Sunday night. Meador is a live wire, and we hope to have the pleasure of his attendance again. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 663 We are all pleased with the election of Bro. Powell to represent the general telegraph offices at Bn’ i. more. Bro. Carver, of Topeka, is planning a trip East this summer, taking in Washington, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Philadelphia, his old home. Bro. Ehrhart has been off sick for a month. Bro. Reed, of Des Moines, has been off some time with the grippe. We hope they will soon be able to return to work. Bro. T. J. Baxter, of Des Moines, spent Easter with friends at Davenport. The printer between Chicago and Des Moines was out of business during the recent rain and snow storm. We understand Manager Hamilton has a regular kindergarten around the office at such times. We extend greetings and congratulations to our new local chairman, Bro. J. L. Halpin. The recent election called out more interest and enthusiasm than any previous one, with the best of good feeling existing. The defeated candidates were the first to congratulate and promise their support to the victors. It is this spirit and evidence of fraternalism that make our Order what it is. We all extend our sympathy to Bro. Brown in his illness, and hope he will be out soon again. Bro. DeCarmo lost all j>f his furniture when his home was destroyed by fire recently, but, for- tunately, it was amply insured. Cekt. 413. The writer attended one of the “KI” club meet- ings recently and learned more real unionism and what it means than in twelve years that I have been content to pay my dues and let the other fellows do the hustling. They are all up to date up there with one or two exceptions. The O. R. T., by increasing their salaries, etc., did more for these two fellows than anyone else, yet they are unwilling to stand up like men and bear their share of the burden. Find out from the “KI” bunch when the next meeting is boys, and all try to be there and show them that all the live wires are not strung in Topeka. Slippery Sam. Oklahoma Division — The meeting at El Reno, March 22A, was extra well attended, and we had a very interesting meet- ing. General Chairman Brown was ill and unable to be with us. The Panhoma local was put on the system oi issuing termcards at 50 cents for six months, payable in advance. This is in line with the rest of the locals on the Rock Island. The charter membership of the club is seven- teen. The up-to-date brothers who do not hold cards in the club are all requested to come out to the meetings just the same as heretofore. The card system was put on to equalize the cost of holding meetings. The Southern Hotel there gives us the use of the parlor free, but the attendance has increased to such an extent that wc will he obliged to obtain the hall of some other order in which to hold meetings and the members who hold cards are to bear this expense. The writer attended the March meeting of the Topeka O. R. T. Club, and was royally treateef by the brothers there, especially Bros. Stover and Powell. They all earnestly request members of the Panhoma Club to attend their meetings. General Chairman Smith, of the U. P., gave us the benefit of his experience in securing the last schedule on that line, which was of great benefit to us all. Bro. J. W. McGonagle bid in Renfrow agency and Bro. J. M. Howell, second Enid, vice Bro. J. A. Boyle, car distributor Pan Handle Division. It is, Bro. P. V. Heinen at Okarche again. Among those who attended the meeting on March 22d. were: Bros. Hightower, of King- fisher, Rugh and A. W. Siever, of Comanche; Bros. Howel and Murphy, of Rush Springs; Meador, of Minco; Adams, of Yukon; Douglas, of Bridgeport; DeWitt, of Geary; Nichols, of Greenfield, and “Zcke.” Bro. Mathews, of Chickasha was absent owing to the illness of his wife, and Bro. Upson, on account of having to attend the meeting at Bridgeport on the 23d. Stations recently opened: Carnegie, Rush Springs and Waukomis; tricks opened: Hennessey, Lawton, Duncan, Concho, Pond Creek, Comanche and Enid. Pond Creek nights pulled off. The agents at Hastings, Geronimo, Faxon. Chattanooga, Carnegie and Okarche are not lined up yet. Don’t fail to remind them of it when- ever you have the opportunity. They take too much of our money to pull anything over us, and need us fully as much as we need them. About the only employes not represented by committees are the nigger porters? That fact alone should keep the non on his metal. Boys, send your Telegrapher to some poor, benighted non. Let him see himself as others see him. It is as good as ten letters. He may have the making of a real man in him, we never can tell until we get a chance to bring it out. Any of the brothers wishing a membership card in the Panhoma Club send fifty cents to Bro. II. T. Snodgrass, 1008 West London, El Reno. He will issue your cards and send you a copy of the constitution as soon as they are received from the printers. Don’t fail to keep awake in regard to the Ladies’ Auxiliary. “No card, no favors! C. H. Meador. Pan Handle Division — Bro. Nichols was re-elected local chairman, and also elected delegate to Baltimore from the Pan Handle and L. T. Divisions. C. H. Armstrong was elected alternate. The semi-monthly pay law has been signed by the Governor and will take effect July 1st. The hospital bill failed to pass over the Governor’s veto and was killed. The full crew bill has passed both houses and is now up to the Governor. There will be a special election August 6th, to submit an amendment to Section IX. 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664 The Railroad Telegrapher. lines. This provision has done much to retard development in this Slate and should be repealed. If the branches become the property of the larger lines, then trunk line scale of pay will apply, but as it is now, the smaller line rate of pay is fully twenty per cent lower than the trunk lines. There is a prospect of the postal department making a new contract with the railway line for handling the U. S. mail. The railways want more money for handling the parcel post and the in- creased cost of handling this business. The handling of U. S. mail at the smaller stations by the agent and man of all work, has been a source of complaint for years, coming just before and just after train time when a man has the work of three men to do for a short time, it is very an- noying to have to run to the post office and wait for the P. M. to tic up the mail, while the dis- patcher is calling, and passengers are complain- ing of the poor service. The solution of the whole thing is to have the new contract provide that the postal department will handle the mail instead of the railway company, then we will be relieved of it for good. There is a brisk de- mand for post offices just now and the department will have no trouble in getting all the help it n.cds. C. H. Armstrong, Box 984. Southern Division, Main Line — Bro. R. A. Moore has returned from Colorado and accepted Chico agency, vice Bro. H. W. Daw- son, resigned. Pro. E. L. Eitzgerrald bid in third Bridgeport, vice J. B. Shelton, transferred to Sugden agency, relieving Bro. II. W. Waufford, transferred to Park Springs agency, vice Bro. J. VV. Allen, re- signed to enter the grocery business. We wish him much success. Bro. \V. K. Woodson, accepted second Freight yards, Ft. Worth, relieved on second Dallas Jet. by Bro. I*'. J. Jernigan. Our regular meeting was held March 23d, with the largest crowd ever. Bro. O. S. Daniel, first Ryan, was recently married. He was heartily greeted by the boys on his return. Every member of the division should send me all the items possible in order that we may have a good write-up. Cert. 1718. Till: I. ON K NIGHT OPERATOR. By M. B. \Y. In his little lamp-light office, riirnugh the gloomy hours of night. Sits the lone night operator From eve Til morning light. Listening close, with sharpened hearing. To what the sleepless sounders say; Talking with his wakeful neighbors In their stations far away. Converse with his far-off neighbors, Drives the dull night hours along; Though his duties and li is orders All the while his memory throngs. Little knows the man or woman, Swiftly speeding o’er the rail, How the safety or the danger Depend* on one who dare not fail. While the operator, seated In his little lonely room, Who’s mistaken of an order Sends a train to fearful doom. Kindly greet the operator, He is human, nothing else; Let some kind word, softly spoken. Serve his tired heart to bless. Oft he tires answering questions. And his face looks as hard as stone. Though his heart within his bosom, Beats as softly as your own. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry.. Detroit Division — Bro. J. M. Hill bid in third Monroe and L. M. Bowen Petersburg agency. Bro. Brady is on second Manchester, and Bro. J. W. Sackett, third Vienna. S. D. Gay, clerk from Manchester, got Jas per agency, vice L. M. Bowen, and C. A. Butler from Wyandotte freight office, secured the newly- created Strasburg agency. Bro. Kcnrick, relieved Bro. Lowe on third Mon- roe a week. Bros. Humphreys and Hills taking first and second respectively. Mr. Snyder, a new man, is on second Tecumscli, vice Bro. S. Wilson, agent Coder, Napoleon re- lieved by station man from Ida, on account of sickness. A new man bid in West Detroit second. Business on the double track and branches seems good. The first meeting since the holidays was held at Toledo, March 18th, with two sessions, one at 2:00 p. m. and one at 7:00 p. m. Cf.rt. 373. Eastern Division — Bro. A. C. Davis, Angola third, was- off a few days, relieved by Mr. Emerling and Bro. John Leo. Buffalo Creek third, relieved by a new man from the P. R. R. Bros. Gifford and Gross, P. & E. crossing, were off a few days, relieved by Bro. Schroeder and Mr. Holland, Willoughby second, by H. Bonncll, extra. Bro. A. C. Will, Dunkirk second, was off sick a few days. Bro. L. G. Hemmink, second West Seneca tower, while off a few days was relieved by Bro. Snyder. The meeting at Ashtabula, March 4th, to count the ballots of the recent election for local officers and delegates was attended by E. E. Smith, sec- retary and treasurer, Stoneboro; J. T. Bearss. local chairman, Toledo; G. R. Smith, Detroit, and (J. E. Kipp, Buffalo; also by Bros. B. A. Cobb. ). G. Fra w ley, C. W. Haden, T. J. Clancy, Gamon and Gifford. A very enjoyable evening was spent. More of the boys should attend the meetings and not leave it all to the old standbys, who attend Digitized by Cioogie

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 665 every meeting, to arouse all the enthusiasm. We want to see some new faces on such occasions. I would also appreciate some assistance in the write-ups for The Telegrapher. Since I have been correspondent only three of the brothers have sent me any news. R. W Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Galesburg Division — On February 23 d another enthusiastic and ex- ceedingly interesting meeting was held at Wood Hotel, Quincy. Fifteen of the brothers arrived on No. 7, but the meeting was delayed until 11:00 o’clock, awaiting the arrival of General Chairman Carder on the “K” line. Bro. Graves, in opening the meeting, paid a justly glowing tribute to our late brother and general chairman, ami, in a few well-chosen words, explained the attitude of our departed brother in regard to solid organization, and impressed those present with the fact that if every membei would lend a helping hand, such a task would be an easy one. Bro. Carder, who has been very wisely chosen as our general chairman for the next two years, then addressed us, thanking the brothers for their support while serving as general secretary, and pledged himself to serve the Order and our inter- ests to the best of his ability. Bro. Carder is one of the few men who can say a great deal in a very few words, and our division is to be congratulated upon securing the services of such an efficient and capable brother to safeguard our affairs. Bro. R. H. Gray, Camp Point, a new member, spoke of the pleasure he felt in being one of u» Such remarks are more than pleasing to hear. Short talks were also made by Bros. Willis, Gray, Armstrong, Jester, Prather, Dowell, Dolli- son, Sapp, Ogle, Ventres and Austin. Among the members present were: F. J. Graves, local chairman, Abingdon, 111.; V. H. Austin, Camp Point, 111.; D. G. Rixey, assistant local chairman, Peoria, 111.; G.' A. Willis, assistant local chair- man, Golden, 111.; J. F. Carder, general chairman, Burlington, Iowa; E. G. Armstrong, Macomb, 111.; G. W. Gray, Quincy, 111.; R. H. Gray, Camp Point, 111.; M. K. Jester, Quincy, 111.; C. K. Prather, Prairie City, 111.; A. E. Dowell, Macomb, 111.; J. L. Dollison, Elmwood, 111.; A. Sapp, Ewbanks, 111.; T. P. Ogle, Paloma, 111.; G. Ven- tres, Goden, 111. Other classes of labor engaged in railroad work are watching, and the way to show them that we are growing stronger is for all the members who possibly can to attend the meetings on their divi- sions. A great many of the brothers who do not attend are often the ones who should be inter- ested and are directly benefited by the success of the Order. Therefore, their presence will help out materially in creating an impression greatly in our favor. Each office will receive. a notice as to when and where our monthly meetings will be held, and all those who can possibly get away can be assured that their presence will be thoroughly appreci- ated. It is to your interest to attend and discuss matters looking to better working conditions and better salary, which will in time put our profes- sion on a footing of which none of us need be ashamed. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Galesburg Division Notes — On March 12th your general committee elected Bro. J. F. Carder, Burlington, Iowa, general chairman, and Bro. J. H. Rogers, 717 N. Tenth street, general secretary and treasurer. With these two brothers at the helm, there is no reason why Division 130 should not continue to forge ahead and keep up our past excellent standard. There will be no rteeting in May, as I expect to be in attendance at the Grand convention. We have no notes this month from the north end. Unless the news is sent in, a lot will be missed. We have Bro. Weller at Rushville; Bro. Jor- dan, Canton; Bro. Meyers, Lewistown; Bro. Goug- ler and Bro. Hendricks, Ipava. North we have Bro. Eyman and Bro. Rector. There is, however, a lot of work to do on this branch. Bro. McKown relieved Mr. Hopper, second Gra- ham, while sick. Bro. H. W. Kost was in “GO” on business, and Bro. Chinn spent Sunday recently with home folks. Bro. E. Adams, at “YD” a few nights, relieved Bro. Brothers and Bro. Williams, pending bul- letin, filled by Mr. Morrison. It is now Bro. R. E. Jordan, and we hope it will soon be Bro. Mahnesmith, Portal. I hope the delinquent brothers will remit at once. I thank the brothers of “GT” Division for the demonstration of their satisfaction with my ad- ministration in re-electing me local chairman, and I shall endeavor to put forth my best efforts in your interests. F. J. Graves. L. C. Peoria Branch — Bro. D. M. McKown, extra agent, relieved at Rushville agency on bid by Sam Fleisher, is now on second Farmington, vacated by Fleisher. Bro. Leon Antrim relieved Bro. J. W. Williams on second St. Augustine, who bid in Rockport agency. Bio. J. L. Dollison, Elmwood days, attended the Quincy meeting on March 23d. The working hours and poor connections prevented the others on this branch from attending. Bro. R. B. Bowers, wife and child were recent Galesburg visitors. The boys on this branch are lining up fast. Mr. Slecter, C. & A., and Mr. Palmer, C. P. & St. L., local offices; Mr. Decker, L. E. & W., and Mr. McDonald, M. & St. L., will all he carrying cards shortly, and Peoria should soon be able to boast of a telegraphers’ club. B. K. Quinn, who resigned from Gaksbutg re- lay last December, is now in the Northwestern Digitized by LiOOQle

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666 The Railroad Telegrapher. Hannibal Dnsision — local offices, and we will soon have the pleasure of calling him “brother.” Bro. A. D. Farris, second Peoria yards, visited home folks at Macomb recently. He is becoming quite speedy in his new “bug.” Brothers, when a man comes to work in your office, on the wire or phone, send his name and certificate number to your local chairman at once. If he is not a member, keep after him until you land him. The best time to do this is when he first goes to work. That’s the only way to get the results which means members. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Aurora Division — Bro. Lamberson, of Neponset, while visiting his parents, was relieved by Bro. A. H. Ford. Mr. Jones, second Wyanet, while working in “AU” Aurora, was relieved by Mr. Lewton, from the Pennsy. Bro. Butler, third Wyanet, is being relieved by N. C. Weaver, whose home is there. Bro. TyJer, of C. M. & St. P., relieved Bro. Marvel at Prophetstown, who is on the sick list. Bro. McGuire, of Streator, bid in third Zearing, vice N. C. Weaver. Mr. Sedgewick, second Zear- ing, resigned, relieved by Bro. Tyler, who later resigned, relieved by Bro. A. H. Ford. Bro. C. O. Jern, of Eola, bid in Mt. Morris, 111., agency. Recent assignments are: First Harlem avenue tower, Bro. F. M. Landon; second Harlem avenue tower, Bro. E. J. Gavney; third Harlem avenue tower, Bro. O. A. Rahr; second “U” block, Mrs. G. H. Gunkelman (protested); second “SY” Au- rora, Bro. C. E. Boydston; second Bristol tower, Mr. J. W. Kibler; second Polo, Bro. W. Leiber; second Malden, Bro. A. L. Dowding; second Wy- anet, Mr. G. W. Jackson; second Flag Center, C. E. Huckleberry. ® Bro. Boyle, Somonauk tower, off a few days, was relieved by F. H. Ford, of Buda. Cbrt. 14. Chicago Terminal Division — Bros. Murphy and Bansback, of Canal street tower, were relieved for a few days recently by Bro. Wegener, now on second Kedzie avenue tower, vice Bro. Straum, who is on the sick list. Bro. Dwyer has returned to Ashland avenue, after a week’s illness, relieved by Bro. Montgom- ery, relieved by J. H. Murnm. Bro. Gust has resigned third Kedzie avenue to accept another position, relieved on bid by Bro. Hachmeister, and he on first Kedzie on bid by Bro. Gannon, relieved on second Hawthorne by Mr. Rowe, a new man, pending bulletin. Mr. DcPatie, a new man, was on first Kedzie pending bids. Bro. H. S. Platt, switch tender at Western avenue, died recently after a short illness. Bro. Platt was for years towerman at the Panhandle crossing at Western avenue, and worked there until the tracks were elevated and the tower closed. He was a member of the Order for a number of years. Div. Cor. I wish to express my sincere thanks and appre- ciate to the members of this division for their support in the recent election. We want to make this division one of the beat, and in order to do so I must still have your sup- port. I am greatly encouraged at the beginning of my administration to know the interest so many have taken in the work, and want to thank the brothers that so kindly assisted in the write-up this month. Bro. Palmer, of Viele, Iowa, was seen In his “Go Devil” greatly exceeding the speed limit early one morning recently, owing to the first visit of the stork at his home. T. J. Lowrie, C. D., on his annual duck hunt, was relieved by First Trick Dispatcher Sargent, and he by Mr. Herring, of second trick. Bro. Marks, second Louisiana, is touring the “Sunny South,” relieved by Bro. Chipman. Bro. Chipman bid in second Orchard Farm, and Bro. Rhoades, Kissinger nights, bid in third Ashburn. Bro. R. E. Cramer, who relieved Local Chair- man Mays while he attended the meeting of local chairmen at Omaha, was relieved by Clinton Mc- Call. Bro. Hamilton, agent Hawk Point, while oft owing to the death of his brother, was relieved by Bro. J. J. Lue, who also relieved Bro. L. Wil- liams, agent Foley, a few days, and later relieved Bro. P. A. King, third Machens, visiting home folks at Silex, Mo. Bro. Lue also relieved Bro. Ed. Crooks, agent Montrose, a few days. Bro. Hackamack bid in New Truxton agency, and Bro. Wilburn, Belleflower nights, bid in Peruquc agency, relieved by Bro. Landell, from Ashburn third. The latter and Sandusky are now on bulletin. Bro. Frank Draiman bid in Wever, Iowa, nights, relieved by Tal Gray temporarily. Callie Mays, Local Chairman. Hannibal Division Notes — George Beck, second Machena, is now a brother, and we hope to address Bud Gregory, on second Firma, by the same title shortly. In article 4 we find “fitness for position.” An official should fully exercise his rights in all such cases. While a firm believer in seniority, I .do not think men unable to do the work should be placed in positions they can not fill simply because they bid on them. Too many of our young men know nothing whatever about station work, and apparently don’t want to know, yet they will bid on second-trick positions, knowing that they are supposed to take charge of the station at 4 p. m. and run it. Agents frequently have had extra men sent to their station who knew nothing at all about agency work. The younger men should be placed where they can prepare themselves for such work, because it is a case of “fitness for position.” and our schedule calls for that very thing. ' Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 66 7 Miss Opal Hubbard, the only sister on this divi- sion, has been on third Orchard Farm for three years without receiving a letter asking “why” or “how/' which would indicate that her work, like her card, is always up to date. In Bro. Callie Mays we have the right material for local chairman, but he will not make a “howl- ing” success alone. Every member on this divi- sion should give him a helping hand. The writer has known Bro. Mays for years. He is a con- scientious gentleman and will give us efficient service if we all do our part. “The Burlington” is a strictly first-class rail- road, and the officials treat us right. We are looking for business, and will appreciate it if our brothers on other roads will, at least part of the time, make the notation on tickets or way-bills: “Via Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad.” We want every young non to get a card and give the company the best service possible. Make sobriety one of your cardinal principles. We will take up a just cause for any member, but can. not afford to defend those who will violate the rules of the company. We must consider quality as well as quantity. Div. Cot. Brookfield Division — There are some few men on this division who seemingly do not understand that the Order haft made their positions secure and secured for them a satisfactory remuneration. Such men should be. denied the privileges and protection of the Order. It is not right that a person should receive something for which he does not pay. If he pays nothing for the main- tenance of the Order, he should not expect any benefits. “No card, no favors,” is our motto, and we strongly advocate it. A new depot is under construction at Bevier. H. Wright, third Lentner, on a few days* vaca- tion, was relieved by Extra Shea. W. A. Slevens, second Palmyra Jet., while visiting relatives in Turney, was relieved by Extra Mathews. D. F. Smith, third Kidder, at home in Stewaits- ville, owing to illness, relieved by W. N. Mangle. Ed. Parsley, who worked in Brookfield a num- ber of years, is back there from a year’s sojourn in the West. We are glad to have him with us again. Harry Smith, agent Nettleton, was off a few days, relieved by W. R. Holt, and he on second days there by his brother, M. P., from Holt, also relieved W. R. while visiting relatives at Holt. E. E. Divinia, third Breckenridge, was relieved by E. E. Emerson while on a trip to New Or- leans. T. C. Potter is back on third Osborn, vice Ex- tra Schweikhaus. C. H. Shoup, first Hamilton, while duck hunt- ing on Grand River, was relieved by C. S. Stevens, and he by A. G. Mathews, with P. M. P^athews, of Kearney, on third. W. W. King has gone to the G. I. Third Turney and Palmyra Jet. are on bulletin. E. E. Emerson is on the former, pending bds. I. A. King, second Kearney, while visiting rela- tives in St. Joe, was relieved by J. C. Schweik- haus, who later relieved F. W. Saunders at Lib- erty a few days. F. W. McIntosh, second St. Catherine, visit- ing relatives in Des Moines, was relieved by C. J. Turner. Callao has been made a temporary all-night office, with Mr. Heller on third. The recent meeting at Cameron was not as well attended by the Burlington as by the Rock Island boys. The latter are wide awake and thor- oughly interested in the Order. Div. Cor. LaCrosse Division — . Bro. J. *H. Rogers, our newly elected local chairman has been elected general secretary and treasurer to succeed Bro. J. F. Carder, elected general chairman. I have been appointed local chairman for this division and will look after that office just the same as if it was a salaried job. There are a good many things that go to make a good division. The most important of which is that we all stick together. We can not expect to gain anything by one man bucking another. When the men work against each other it is high time to put a stop to it and this is one thing that I am going to watch closely. You not only gain the ill will of the officials that your local chairman has to deal with but with the members also?-. Good organization will make everything go fine. I will stand by you in all that is right and help you at all times. I have been sick for some time but I expect to be on the running board again soon, and then we will try and liven things up again. It is my intention ^besides the monthly meeting at Dubuque to hold one meeting on the division every month, and I will expect as many of you to turn out as can possibly get away. These meetings are held for your benefit and all should attend who possibly can. There has not been enough spirit shown in these meetings in the past two or three years. If I can get the members of this division to turn out at these meetings in the way they should, we can have good speakers with us and make the evening enjoyable and all learn something new. There is no use asking the officers to come to a meeting to give us a talk unless we are sure of a crowd. It is disappointing for a speaker to get up and face an audience of pos- sibly ten or fifteen members. Organization is what the men make it themselves and you must turn out at these meetings to learn what is going on in the O. R. T. Bear in mind boys, you will have plenty of notice of the meetings so as to get your transportation. Let's make things lively and show the adjoining divisions that we have not crawled into a shell for the rest of our liv<s. Y"tirs fraternally, \Y. B. Schri'nk, I.. C. Digitized by kjOOQle

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668 The Railroad Telegrapher. LaCrosse Division Notes — Bro. C. E. Dodge, our local chairman, has re- signed at Dubuque, relieved by Bro. Fitz, relieved by Bro. W. Sandlin. Bro. J. H. Rogers, on committee work, was re- lieved by Bro. J. R. Garber, and he by Mr. Guthrie, extra. Bro. Elkins, while visiting his folks at “GO,” was relieved by Bro. Sandlin, Ex-Mayor of Bland- ing. Bro. R. H. Meili, second Galena Jet., bid in first Cassville, relieved by Bro. F. B. Desmond. Bro. Kircher is on second and Bro. M. B. Monti, third M. P. 27 5, on third Genoa, relieved by W. Wetterlin, a new man from Prescott. While attempting to get on a Great Western freight at East Dubuque, Bro. J. G. Lynch, Miner days, fell and broke his left arm in three places, but is now getting along nicely. Business on this division is very good and several east end crews have been called on to help with the rush. H. Heitman, second Cochrane, has resigned and gone into the livery business at Nelson, re- lieved by Bro. Mourning of third, relieved by Mr. Bielefeld. The telegraph office at Winona has been closed and the East Winona men are handling that busi ness. Bro. Zepp is at East Winona, extra. E. G. Nash, of Winona, is relieving Lytle on second, regular man laying off. The company is building a new coal chute at East Dubuque and one at Prairie du Chien, and will discontinue the one at Cassville. Bro. Kelly, at Fountain City, has received ma- terial for a water tank there. Bro. Tucheck, second East Winona, bid in sec- ond South Jet. The company is having trouble on account of bad order cars not being promptly reported. Brothers, watch this closely and report promptly. The chief has plenty to do now as business is exceedingly heavy. The trick dispatchers also have their hands full, and \vc should try and help them out by answering our calls promptly. At- tending strictly to business is one of the things that helps the Order out. Agent W. H. Garber and wife, while visiting in Chicago, was relieved by Bro. W. E. Garber, of second, he by Bro. P. V. McCuc, second “JO,” relieved by H. C. Davis. Now let us all turn out and help our new local chairman, Bro. Schrunk, and make this division solid. Remember, he can’t do it alone, and unle-s we do our part nothing great can be expected. I wish to thank Bros. Kelly, Sterling and Elkin*, tor their assistance in this write-up. It is a hard matter to get news unless some of the boys send in a few notes each month. Cf.rt. 426. ■St. Joseph Division — Several applications were scut in * last nmiith and if those who have promised conic in soon i: will not he long until wc will be solid on ibis division, as there are very few nous lift In-twun M. Joseph and Council Bluffs. I. A. Gillis is back on second tower 46, after being off sick, relieved by Bro. C. G. Conard. who also relieved Bro. J. S. Gardner, second Ar- mour, off since February 10th, with pneumonia fever, and just able to return on March 24th. Bro. B. R. Newlon, who has the western land fever, was relieved by Bro. Walter Wilson, extra agent, who also relieved Bro. R. R. Field, agent Rushville, a few days while visiting home folks in Forest City, and later relieved Bro. I. E. Leonard, agent Andover, on vacation. Mr. Norris, East Leavenworth nights, visited Bro. A. E. Lee, of the R. I., and Bro. O. E. Whalen at Rushville, recently. Bro. R. C. Stewart, agent Westboro, off owing to sickness, relieved by Bro. P. A. Fewson, who also helped Agent Dooley at Tarkio, a few days. Agents on Grant City and Chariton branch, north of Davis City, got quite a little overtime the night of March 1st, on account of snow block- ade and blocking behind snowplow. Bro. U. G. Griffith, agent Davis City, while visiting at Chicago, where his son was injured and in the hospital, was relieved by Bro. Snyder, from Bethany. We are all glad to hear that Bro. Arnold was re-elected local chairman of this division. He asks that when bidding on a bulletin position you send a copy of your bid to him for his records, to check against report of applicants he receives from chief dispatcher, and also that we give him names and addresses with certificate and division numbers of any brother holding a card in some other division so he can be transferred to our division. Transfers help same as new members. It is now Bros. A. B. Stokes at Craig, and Henry Burnett at Delphos. Bro. Walter Wilsofi has been transferred to us from Division 96. Bro. R. E. Hickman, Payne, is contemplating going into the patent medicine business with Mr. Huffcr, of Hamburg. Local Chairman Arnold while in Omaha on the general election committee, also attending court at Sidney, Iowa, for the company, relieved at Hamburg, Iowa, by Bro. E. P. Stewart, of Hamburg. Brothers, it is very important that you pay up your dues now for the new term and keep in line. Your new officers needs your help to carry on the good work that our deceased Bro. Lamb had lined up. Let us make 1913 the banner year on this division, our success depends entirely on our iiKinln rship. Bro. F. A. Arnold, of Hamburg, was elected delegate to the Grand convention, to be held in Baltimore in May, and Bro. I*. H. Gibbons alter- nate. Out of the fund collected on this division for Bro. Lamb, $21.10 was paid for flowers and the balance of $32.45. as voted by the general com- mittee in Omaha, was turned over to Mrs. Lamb for her personal use. J. II. Campbell. Jr., while relieving the agent at Andover, was relieved on third Curzons by E. W. Sprcklemcycr, a new man. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 669 Bro. W. E. llalc, relieving tile agent at Quit man, was relieved at Phelps agency by Rro. D. D. Cranor, from third Waldron. Bro. Chapman, agent Maitland, was relieved a few days by Bro. Fewson. L. A. Ridisill, bid in third Forbes. We thank Bros. O. E. Whalen, F. A. Arnold and L. V. Ockerman, for assistance in this write up and if some more of the boys would help out just a little we would have a good write-up each month. Cert. 1227. Otlumzui Unison — Bro. O. V. Dowlin, second West Burlington, has resigned and gone to the W. V. at Kansas City, relieved by Bro. F. C. Lister, pending bul- letin. Bro. Melil, second Agency, lias resigned to en- gage in other work, relieved on bid by Bro. M. J. Barnes, of third Woodburn, and he by Bro. R. A. Best, of Batavia, on bid. Bro. G. A. Lager, third New London, is on short leave, relieved by Bro. E. O. Browning, extra. Bro. Lipps relieved your humble servant as , agent Lockridge, while in Omaha on election mat- ters. Bro Roberts, agent Beckwith, has moved into his new home, recently purchased. Bro. Kennedy is back on second Fairfield, after being absent some time with fever. Bro. Straley, second Mt. Pleasant, visited home folks at Thayer recently. It’s now Bro. P. L. Yates at Leslie. Give him the welcome hand, boys. We arc very much gratified with the showing made in payment of dues. However, there are a few delinquents who should get in good standing and put themselves on the safe side. Remem- ber, when paying your M. B. D. assessments, to sign the slips with pen and ink, and attend to it at once, so you and your loved ones will have the protection that is due you and them. I wish to thank the members for their loyal support in my recent election as local chairman, and assure you that I will faithfully work for your interest and the welfare of the Order as a whole. However, I ask the assistance of every member on the division. If at any time you think you are unjustly dealt with, advise me, with aM particulars, and I will gladly be of any assistance i can, and will see that your grievances arc prop- erly taken care of. Any violations of schedule should be called to the attention of your local officials. The company wants us to do our work in a nice, pleasant and gentlemanly way, and they have the right to demand such service. Let’s keep the "Burlington Route” standard in mind — “willing- ness to serve” — and let’s show the public that the telegraphers of the system are up to date at all times, establish its reputation as the best road in the world, and show that O. R. T. members are men of the hour. There arc only a few nons left on the division, and we must keep eternally after them. Tell them over again and again what the Order has done for the fraternity, and remind them of the days of twelve hours’ work, no pay for overtime, care of switch and semaphore lights, liabilities of dis- charge without recourse, etc. With best wishes. Fraternally. E. A. Hrani>. C 'rest on Division -- On Bro. Spencer’s return to Malvern, his re- lief. Bro. Bailey, relieved Bro. Barkus, on third there, who went to Villisca. Bro. Bishop, agent Orient, has returned from a thirty-day trip to Florida, relieved by Bro. H. E. Bailey. Assignments: Agent and telegrapher McPher- son, J. II. Hint home; second Hastings, F. L. Thompson; first Shenandoah, C. K. Stokes; third Prescott, C. W. Roberts; agency Bridgewater, Bro. S. K. Kilmer; agency Brooks, Bro. I. J. Gastello; first Red Oak, R. L. Gleason; first Glen- wood, \V. II. Rush. Cert. 2690. Lincoln Division — I want to thank the brothers, through the col- umns of The Telegrapher, for their recent sup- port which elected me local chairman and dele- gate to the convention in May. I will try to serve you as you would have me serve, as I feel that my services as your local chairman the past year have been appreciated by the vote you gave me this time and hope to serve you as well the next two years. The local chairman meeting at Omaha on March uth and 13th was attended by all local chairmen of Divison 130 except one, and good work done. Bro. J. F. Carder, 250*4 South Central avenue, Burlington, Iowa, was elected general chairman; Bio. J. II. Rogers, 717 Tenth street, LaCYosse, W'is., general secretary and treasurer; Bro. F. J. Graves, Abingdon, 111., and E. A. Brand, Lock- lidge, Iowa, finance or auditing committee. J. J. Rose, Chicago; J. II. Rogers, LaCYosse, Wis.; E. F. Todd, Sandwich. III.; \Y. F. Denton. Sterling. Neb., and J. I*". Cartier, Burlington, Iowa, were elected as the general or schedule committee, and Bro. \Y. F. Denton was again elected vice-general chairman. The by-laws wete revised somewhat, and a most important article was a commission of $1 to be paid each member securing a new member, which will be placed to his credit for the next-term dues; so if you get five members a term it will pay your next term’s dues. Get busy, boys, as we have quite a bunch to work upon yet. We are still initiating new members, and I am glad to say our present membership is at its high- est now, but let’s make it still higher. Do not forget to notify your local chairman or division correspondent of any news that you would like to see in The Telegrapher. Bro. 11. I.. Coggins is new at the business, but is willing and will make a good correspondent with a little Digitized by CjOOQle

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670 The Railroad Telegrapher. assistance. He is located at Aurora and works second trick there. Keep him posted. Do not fail to go after your neighbor, and use all fair mean* to make him see the light and get his signature to the necessary blanks. It will help you in your dues. Again thanking you for past favors, and wish- ing you success in securing new members this term, T am, Fraternally, P. H. Miller, L. C. Lincoln Division Notes — Bro. A. R. Foster, third Sutton, while off get- ting married, was relieved by H. E. Stayner. V. H. Breeden and wife, of Fairmont, were recent Sunday visitors at Holstein. C. D. Woods, Aurora third, mentioned as a brother recently, changed his mind and is still a non. Bro. G. O. Vant, second Fairmont, is working to reduce the non list. Thanks. Bro. J. W. Shaw, first “GS” and division cor- respondent, has gone to his Montana homestead, relieved by Bro. P. H. Miller, third “GS,” and he by Mr. Goldberry, a traveling man, who for- merly worked at Waverly, on the Omaha division. Bro. B. F. Kaney, extra agent, who relieved Mr. Howells at Minden, on sick list, also relieved Bro. P. If. Miller while on committee work in Omaha. Bro. A. II. Teale, agent Friend, is in California on vacation. It’s now Bro. W. R. Ball, third Grand Island; J. B. Hill, second Crete; W. Peer, third York, and G. C. Rhoades, Emerald. Bro. Hayes relieved Mr. Temple while in “DS‘* office three weeks. Mr. Bailey, second Cushman, resigned, going to the farm; job under bulletin. Bro. T. A. Clark has gone to Virginia to farm, and Balderson, a new man, is on third Kenesaw. Bro. R. R. Harggett, third Cushman, was a re- cent Omaha visitor. Bro. P. H. Miller was elected delegate and Bro. Dick Irvin alternate to the convention at Balti- more in May, representing the Lincoln and Omaha Divisions. N Bro. E. A. Bourne was assigned Sutton agency, and J. Boninan Lyons agency. Bro. G. H. Vant, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Agent Bro. B. F. Kaney. Bro. E. Holmes was relieved at Friend by Mr. Thrapp, and he at Emerald by Nichols, second Cushman. Bro. G. C. Rhoades, Emerald, assigned second Cushman, and B. H. Balderson third Kenesaw. On bulletin: Sargent telegrapher and cashier; telegraphers at Emerald and Clay Center, and sec- ond extra agent Lincoln Division. Omaha Divi- sion bulletins agencies at Dixon and Goodwin, •xtra agency Omaha Division, third Ashland and South Omaha. Bro. V. D. Chidester, relieving Mr. Waters at Huntley, was relieved at Marquette on bid by Mr. Haupt, from Ord. Bro. F. B. Walahan, Clay Center, while oS owing to the illness of his wife, was relieved by Helper Kimber, of Central City. Explain to the nons how much smoother things run and how much more you can get an O. R. C. or a B. of R. T. to do for us when we carry an up to date. Let’s use all the means we can to make this division solid. As I seem to have inherited this job as divi- sion correspondent, whenever anyone is off for a day or so, call me up or drop me a note, and it will be greatly appreciated. Don’t know what I would have done this month if it hadn’t been for “Pete” at “GS” and “RX” at “NI.” Div. Cor., Cert. 2695. H'ymore Division — Bro. Daily bid in Concordia, relieved by Bro. Haley at Pawnee. Bro. A. M. Russell takes Salem nights, and Mr. Zeigler got Chester. Bro. C. C. Logan transferred from Thompson to Strang, Bro. W. F. Stewart from Verdon to Roca, and Bro. F. A. Anderson from Rulo second to Preston agency. Bro. A. H. Swan, Roca, has moved to his Colorado ranch; Bro. Antrim, Strang, has left the service, and Bro. Dempsey, Preston, has trans- ferred to the Sheridan Division. We thus lose three good members, and we must round up at least three more to take their places. Mr. Hetherington, agent Helvey, is on vacation, and Mr. Ockcr, agent Edgar, on leave, relieved by Bro. Grimes. It is now Bro. J. T. Campbell, agent Hebron. Paste the address of our new general secretary and treasurer — Bro. J. H. Rogers, Jr., 717 North Tenth street, LaCrosse, Wis. — in your hat and let it remind you who have not yet paid your dues to do so at once. Don’t jeopardize your own inter- ests by putting it off any longer and keep someone busy asking you to remit. Ockerman, nights at Firth, gives as his reason for not joining that he received no increase last fall. Wonder if he expects us to buy him in the Order. Keep up the good work on the non; he will come our way after awhile. Don’t get discour- aged if he turns you down several times before he gives up. It's hard for a man to acknowledge that he is wrong, but they all do so sooner or later. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors,” and “come across” with some items next time. Div. Cor. Sheridan Division — C. W. Sheldon, from Alger, attended the re- cent Masonic meeting at Evanston, Wyo. Bro. Richardson, cashier Newcastle, has re signed, and will go back East. We all wish him success. This job, which pays $95.00 will soon be on bid and will be a good place for some of the brothers. Bro. G. E. Pollard, from Newcasjle, will take a sixty-day leave next month and go into the store department as fuel inspector. Digitized by Google &

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 671 E. W. Atchison, who bid in Dewey, will be with us next month. Bro. Fetter’s wife and two little twin daughters, of Moorcroft, are visiting back home in Kansas. Bro. McKerchar, of Gillette attended the re- cent meeting of the general committee in Omaha, relieved by Bro. Pulver, from the Northern Pacific. We hope we can keep him on this division. Bro. Dempsey, a new man, is on third Ulm. Bro. A. E. Bietel, agent at Ranchester, has re- signed and is dispatching in Sheridan. He is a prince and a worker for the Order. Bro. J. E. Wham, from Ranchester, relieved Bro. R. G. Burt, at Manderson, who is going to his dry farm near Gillette. Bro. J. E. Gordon is at Ranchester nights, pending reinstatement at Ionia, where he was relieved by Mr. Engstrom, relieved at Grey- bull on bid by Bro. Soderburg, from East Bridgcr, bid in by G. W. Burns, from Alger. Bro. Snyder, of Powell, was relieved on vaca- tion by Bro. Scott, who later went to Ulm a few days and then to Moorcroft third. Sister Shaughnessy, cashier at Basin, is re* lieving the agent at Lodge Grass on vacation. Mrs. G. K. Halley, formerly Sister Ada Norton, is visiting her father, Bro. O. G. Norton, at Gar- land. Halley is our good-natured division line- man with headquarters at Sheridan. Bro. Tulley Stansbury, at Arvada, broke his finger recently. He broke his ankle last summer while trying to steal second on the Ranchester team. Bro. Jack Vacek, at Thermopolis, will be busier than ever when operations on the new line are started. Brothers of the Sheridan Division, you have seen fit to make me your local chairman and I propose to have a write-up every month, to show that the organisation is in existence on this divi- sion. If you fellows between Sheridan and Bill- ings will send any news items you get to Bro. S. L. Young, at Wyola, and you fellows on the branch send your notes to Bro. Lee Snyder, at Powell, I will take care of the line from Sheridan to Edgemont, and we can have a good write-up each month. I attended the recent meeting of the general committee at Omaha, where we elected Bro. J. F. Girder, our competent general secretary and treas- urer, as general chairman, vice Bro. Lamb, de- ceased. Bro. Carder has his heart and soul in making this the best division in the country and he will do it too. Bro. J. H. Rogers was elected general secretary and treasurer, in place of Bro. Carder and Bro. W. F. Denton was re-elected assistant general chairman. With this line up, the division should go ahehd in fine shape, and the brothers should give them all the support they can in remitting dues promptly and being on the job generally. I appreciate your electing me local chairman and will be with you all to the last ditch. Jog up the nons and I will also get after them, and let’s see if we can’t make this division solid. Fraternally, A. D. McKehcha*, L. C. McCook Division — Recent assignments: Bro. A. I. Cole, Haigler agency; Bro. L. H. Westmoreland, second Haigler. Bro. H. R. Weyl has gone to Laird, relieved at Holdrege by Bro. Knopp. Bro. C. R. Bauer, has returned to second Ox- ford after being at McCook and Benkleman re- cently. Bro. C. C. Feilds, is on second Akron. Bro. A. Fredrickson, second Trenton, off on homestead, relieved by Mr. Weiser, from D. & R. G., and Bro. Watts, third Otis, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Carty. Sister Mathis is back at Xenia from a visit to homefolks in Texas. Bro. P. M. Green, extra agent, from Laid, re- lieved Bro. C. R. Hunt, while he attended the general committee meeting at Omaha. Bro. C. L. Schudder, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. P. M. Green, at Palisade. Bro. E. P. Sweeney, agent Lyons, was a Den- ver visitor recently. Brothers, we now have a new general chairman and new secretary and treasurer, both are old heads on Division 130, who will keep the good of the Order ahead of everything else, and we must assist them to the best of our ability. We had a harmonious meeting at Omaha, and the good of No. 130 was in each local chairman’s heart. I wish more of the brothers would try to get out to the meetings we hold at McCook apd else- where along the division. It is very disheartening to go so far and just a few of the faithful be there. Of course we know some can not come, but others do not seem to try to attend. There was a very good crowd at McCook on March 10th, and some very important business was transacted. If the others who did not attend had been there, they would have known just what was being done to h<lp the brothers on this divi- sion. We hope all will look at the business trans- acted as we who were there did. Bro. G. B. P. Towle, of Heartwell, lost all his household goods recently in a fire that destroyed the depot and several business houses there. Sev- eral of the brothers chipped in and made up a fund to help him start again. If some of the brothers do not wake up and send me some news items I am sure we will be rather slim in the write-ups, as Bro. Sanborn was the only one who contributed an item this time. Yours Fraternally, C. R. Hunt, L. C. Colorado & Southern Railway Division — Write-ups in the journal are appreciated and helpful in many ways, and we should have one every month. The present year is full of events. As divi- sion No. 150, C. & S., we suffered the loss of our G. S. & T., Bro. E. E. Hill, deceased, fol- lowing which our local chairman, H. L. Evans, left us taking a better position with the Burling- ton, at Yuma, Colo. We were then transferred Digitized by LiOOQle

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1 672 The Railroad Telegrapher. to Division No. 130, and with its help we have again managed to get on our feet. Bro. Cavenah, at Tobasco, Colo., was appointed local chairman, and we all appreciate his work. He promises to be a valuable man and this district has already pros- pered through his work. We all know we should have increased wages, but the only way to get them is through thorough organization. This is why the trainmen are draw- ing such good salaries. Train dispatchers we are working with have been raised $30.00 in the last five years; the car repairers have received a raise of one and one-half cents per hour, effective January 1, 1913, also all had annual passes while the telegraphers and agents were slightly raised in 1910, after getting well organized and going after it. Therefore, everyone should get in line and get what we are rightfully entitled to. Everyone that is in should stay in and not forget to pay his dues promptly, even at a small sacri- fice ifc, necessary. In the end it will all come back to us in the form of better salaries. Every member should get after the new man. If we all do that, we can soon show 95 per cent or better, and get what we go after. There will be no extra assessments for schedule work, the only thing asked of the nons is “hold out $8.50 of this pay and join us.” There must be something very wrong with one who will not do so. Our local chairman in this district has been unable to get out among the boys but they have all received letters from him. He has secured several members and several have been transferred through his efforts, but we are still short of the mark we must make to have the officials notice us. Bro. Cavenah thanks those who have been so much help to him. Bro. Branson, Clayton; Bro. Grisell, Sou. Jet.; Bro. Barnes, Ludlow, and Bro. Holmes, at Trinidad, have all been working hard and also many others. There is continuous changing in positions and our local chairman has had his hands full keep- ing track of nons and delinquent members. Bro. Brown was transferred from Sou. Jet. to Concord, relieved by Mr. Busch, from Trinidad. Bro. T. E. Wilson, a new member, relieved C. Q. Adams, who went to Trinidad a few days and then resigned. Mr. Laughlin and Mr. Henry are now at Clay- ton. We hope they will stick and be some help to us. Any other changes not mentioned here is due to not being reported to the local chairman by the brothers. Brothers along the line kindly keep the L. C. advised in order to have a good write- up each month, as well as keeping posted on the nons working among us. Bro. G. D. Ricketts, agent at Berwind, went to Denver to undergo an operation and touch up some of the nons, relieved by Mr. Huppert, for- merly at Dayton, and later on “HO” second. Let your local chairman hear from you occa- sionally, it helps him more than you think. Fraternally, Cert. 2894. Atlantic Coast Line Ry. First Division, Fayetteville District — Considerable moving around this month, and much uncertainty as to who will lose out on ac- count of putting into operation the automatic signals between Rocky Mount and Selma. Two men were cut off at Wilson and one at Lucama on account of the automatic block. Bro. Taylor, at Wilson, will continue at school until the close of the term there, then claim his seniority rights. Bro. Montague is working extra there, as he* does not wish to leave Wilson if he can help it. Yard crews are copying orders at Wilson— the largest point in eastern Carolina being given the service of a flag station. Bro. D. P. Spell, Sellers agency, bid in Benson agency, vice Bro. Barber, transferred to Hope Mills, first, relieving Bro. R. E. L. Woodell, who bid in third Parkton. Bro. R. B. Hutson relieved at Sellers, while it was on bulletin. Bro. L. F. Ellia, clerk-telegrapher Clio, bid in Rennert agency, vice Bro. W. L. Alston, trans- ferred to Sellers. Second Micro closed, and Bro. L. R. Hales transferred to Kenly on bid; third vacant, owing to Bro. Bailey’s misfortune. Bro. H. R. Berry from Rowland third to Hamer second; L. T. Glover, extra, to Pembroke second on bid, succeeding L. R. Lamm, who did not need the O. R. T. He’s hunting a job now. Pembroke agency on bulletin, vice Bro. Scott, acting cashier at Dillon for thirty days while Bro. O. O. Fowler is in Charleston hospital for an operation. Seventh Pee Dee and W. N. tower also on bulletin. Bro. A. D. Leet, Division 14, assigned second Beard, and will be transferred to Division 132. Just as soon as you hear of a new man on the district, if a member, get his certificate and divi- sion number and date to which his dues are paid, and advise the local chairman or Bro. Williams, so he may be transferred. Preparations are being made for tracking from Selma to Parkton. The company recently placed one of the largest equipment orders ever placed at one time by a Southern road, including twelve steel coaches, and it is understood that certain portions of the road are to be practically rebuilt. The new quarry near Elm City is to furnish the crushed stone for rock-ballasting the line as far south as Florence, S. C., and all rail lighter than 75-pound is to be talcen up and relaid with 80 or 85-pound. Bro. G. G. Tuttle has been assigned first Park- ton, to assist the agent, Bro. Hall, until the first of May. Bro. D. G. Burden, aecond Latta, on his honey- moon, was relieved by E. C. Campbell, a commer- cial man from the North, who is now relieving Bro. M. F. Feathers, first Pembroke, serving fifteen days for using the main line to test out his “speeder.” The management authorized a five per cent raise for the non-organized employes on the dis- trict, including clerks, etc., effective March 1st. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 673 The telegraphers are expecting considerably more than double this percentage. We are glad that Bro. Bridgers was re-elected local chairman, and earnestly request the members to give him their loyal support for the coming two years. Let's all pull together regardless of whether the man of your choice was elected or not. Understand the general committee will soon return to Wilmington, and hope it will be able to secure annual passes and fifteen days' leave of absence with pay. We wish to congratulate Bro. Fred Boswell upon his election to the Baltimore convention. He has been one of our faithful workers and deserves all the pleasures the delegates to the convention can find time to take while in attendance. We certainly hope every member on the dis- trict will do his best, so there can be no com- plaint made to the committee while it is in Wil- mington. In times past numerous things have been charged against the telegraphers as having been done or left undone. Let’s see that there is no cause for this to happen again. We are glad to note the promotion of Bro. E. L. McDonald to the Fayetteville freight agency. This leaves Rocky Mount agency on the district filled by a non. We must see to it that all teleg- laphers and agents become members at once. Div. Cor. LET’S. Let’s be more earnest, beginning today; Earnest in labor and earnest in play; Earnest in action and earnest in thought, Doing and thinking the things that we ought. Let’s each be earnestly honest with each; Let’s be sincere and well-meaning in speech; Let’s know so very much, worth while and clean, We’ll never talk about anything mean. Let’s be so busy we’ll never have time For deeds that belittle, tales that begrime. On our own tasks let’s all be so intent There’ll be no moment unworthily spent. Let’s find so much that’s uplifting and kind, Wise and constructive to busy the mind; That thoughts suspicious, unfriendly and wrong Can not have lodgment and can not belong. Now, each one of us has some duties to do — Can’t do them and those of other folks too; So let's do our own, and with air our might, Talk the O. R. T. to the nons in sight. True, there be neighbors with motes in their eyes; Let’s be consistent and not criticise. True, there be many afflicted with flaws; But let’s not judge them because — well, because. ^ “TJ,” at “CO.” First Division, Norfolk District — Bro. Parker, our very efficient local chairman, went over the district in February and landed nearly all the nons, and is expecting to get all the remaining ones in a short while whom we care to welcome into the Order as brothers. A few of the members failed to vote for Bro. Parker as delegate to the Baltimore convention. This district was entitled to the delegate this year, as the Richmond District had it last time, but Bro. McCotter, of that district, got the major- ity of votes and was elected. Bro. Moore, acting as agent at Kingsboro while on bulletin, vice Mr. Storey, who goes to the extra list. D. F. Eure is relieving Bro. Moore on second Kingsboro. Bro. G. H. Hale relieved Bro. Bailey at Hob- good while he attended the convention of the W. O. W. in Asheville, N. C. Bro. S. E. Hines, of Oak City, is in Baltimore having his eyes treated. We sincerely hope he will soon recover and return to work. He is being relieved by Bro. J. B. Edmundson, regular relief agent. Bro. G. C. Blow has been assigned regular third trick dispatcher’s position in Tarboro, and Bro. B. G. Cowan, second trick in the Norfolk dispatcher’s office. Bro. H. T. Harrell assigned second South Tunis, and third there is on bid, filled by Mr. Downs, extra. The telephones are now working through over here, but the dispatchers are not using them yet. One dispatcher at a time is being sent to Rocky Mount to learn to handle business over the phones. Our members are not very enthusiastic over their installation. Div. Cor. First Division, Wilmington District — Bro. Jones was elected local chairman on this district and he is just the man for the place. Bro. Toon was elected delegate to the Baltimore convention and will make a good representative. He comes from the stock of which good delegates are made, namely, Roberson County. Presbyterian. Bro. P. H. Barfield, Mount Olive first, has been assigned to Pikeville agency, vice Bro. Smith. Mount Olive first and Navassa first are now on bulletin. J. P. White, third Smith’s Creek yard, assigned third Warsaw. Mr. White should get a card. Bro. H. J. Jones, after being on second White- ville two years, was laid off on account of not being able to stand the examination in the relief department. Understand the Norfolk Southern is after him, but arc not offering him enough salary as an inducement. We are glad to welcome into our ranks this month Bros. Dyke, Brooke, Thompson, of “D” office, Wilmington, leaving only two nons in that office, and hope to soon see it solid. Another trick is on bulletin there, and we hope one of the brothers out on the line will get it. Get busy, brothers, and let’s see if we can’t get the district in better shape. The express business is getting so heavy now that it takes extra trains to handle it. We should therefore do all we can while business is good to get things coming our way by getting in the nons. Div. Cor. Digitized by i^-ooQle

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674 The Railroad Telegrapher. Second Division , Charleston District — Now that we have elected Bro. Gandy as local chairman to succeed Bro. Wells, it is our duty to render him all the support possible. I sincerely hope every member on the district will use every effort possible to get in the remaining non-members and make the district solid before the committee finishes its work in Wilmington. Very few of the members realize what a new local chairman is up against when he takes charge of a district, but Bro. Gandy has the grit and get-up to him, and, with our help, he will soon be able to in- crease the percentage on this district. Bro. O. F. Klintworth, agent Mount Holly, has been given trick at Orangeburg on the Columbia District. St. Stephen agency was bid in by F. S. Barnes, from Johns Island, Mr. Wilder, the oldest man in point of seniority, preferring the first trick there, Bro. Lorenz bidding in second and Bro. Lawson, from Ashley Jet., third. This point is now the north end of double track and a heavy office. Effingham first opened to relieve the agent, Bro. Smith, of the telegraph work. An extra man was also put on at Green Pond, and both positions are on bulletin; also Lanes third, Mr. Wall being in bad health and. having asked to be put on the extra list. The new bulletin cards should show the assign- ments, as we often remain in the dark after vacancies are filled, having bid on them, but only hearing by accident who got the job. Remember we must make this district solid by May i ath, so that Bro. Williams, who is one of our representatives to the Baltimore convention, can make a good report. If any brother has been slighted in these changes it will be owing to the fact that they have not been reported to me. Div. Cor. Third Division, Gainesville District — I wish to thank my brothers on this district for standing by me in the election, and sending me to Baltimore to the convention, also for electing me local chairman again. I appreciate it more than I can ever tell. I will do the best I can as local chairman, and also do my duty as a dele- gate to the convention. I am proud to say that we made a wonderful showing on my district last year, but want to do even Better this year, and to do this I must have the support of every brother on the line. Let everyone make himself an organizer and keep after the nons and the delinquent members until you get them in. I have this year so far secured five applications. Now everyone could do this by going to see the nons and writing them, and I am sure any brother on this district could have done the same had he gone out after them. Now let me beg you to do this. You can always find time to go to “Jax.” or some other place to stay the day or night, on a pleasure trip, now find time to go out and get some of our hard shell nons. We arc getting awfully tired of the nons on this district. Let us make an extra effort to get them in the Order. Jf you knew how anxious I am to get this district solid you could not keep from helping me get them. Let’s all hustle and get our district solid. That will certainly look good to me and to Bro. Williams. I feel that we are going to do this, so get busy, boys, and help me. Fraternally yours, M. H. Martin, L. C Third Division , Gainesville District and Jackson- ville Terminal — The boys on this district are very proud to know that we elected our local chairman as delegate to the Baltimore convention. We know that be will represent us faithfully and hold up his end of the job in fine shape. Bro. Martin had to return to work from an organizing trip before he got very far, but he secured quite a number of applications in the short time he was out, and if he could have covered the entire district would probably have made nearly a clean sweep. Bro. H. B. Pierce relieved Bro. Lee on Jack sonville yard first, who left the office without per- mission. Bro. Pierce gets the job over the non from the Savannah District who thought he had it cinched. There is no seniority on the Jackson- # ville terminal. Palatka first is now on bulletin. Nons can’t stay in that burg. Bro. N. McMaster, of Dunedin, was in Palatka recently shaking hands with Local Chairman Martin. Bro. C. P. Moore, of Palatka, is now on the sick list. We hope he will soon be out again. Bro. L. W. Lambert, of Ocala, has gone South. It is now Bros. Thompson and McGahagin, of Ocala, also J. S. Caine, at East Palatka. We welcome them into our Order and division. We hope to have more new members next month, as we all propose to go after the nons in great shape while our committee is negotiating for a new schedule, and Bro. Martin wishes to report in Baltimore that he has a solid district. Let every member help him. Pay up your dues and then try your very best to get the application of every non on the district. Five minutes of our time each day for a week devoted to this work by each member will accomplish it. Div. Cor. Third Division Lakeland District — To the Members of the Lakeland District: You have seen fit to elect me chairman of this district for the ensuing two years. I wish hereby to thank you for this expression of confidence in me, and to assure you that I shall put forth every effort within the limit of my ability to fill the office honorably; and I •ask each member to co- operate with me in an endeavor to make our district solid. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 675 men lined up. They should be willing to join with ns in an endeavor to make our organization as nearly perfect as possible. Keep hammering at the “hard shells” and eventually we will get them. As I am acquainted with only a few of the boys, I ask that each member consider himself a committee of one, to see these nons and use every effort possible to get their applications. If there is one in your office line him up or make it so hot for him he will want to move. If there are none in your office do what you can towards interesting the ones nearest you, and in a very short while our district will be practically solid. Bro. VV. Brantley, of Crystal River, and Bro. E. W. Rountree, of Punta Gorda, have been ap- pointed assistant local chairmen of this district, both of whom are good workers and men of ability, and will be glad to give you any informa- tion or assistance possible. As our general committee is now in Wilmington looking after our interest, I ask that each member give his work the very closest attention by an- swering calls promptly, etc. After we have shown the officials that we are working for the interest of the company as well as our own, they will gradually become in sym- pathy with our organization. The splitting of our votes between the two candidates prevented our electing a delegate from our district to the Baltimore convention, but we can be fully assured, nevertheless, that we will be ably represented by the successful candidate. Floral City agency is now on bulletin, vice Bro. W. E. Hondelette, resigned, and gone West. Clerk telegrapher, Dunncllon, was assigned to Bro. O. R. Hood, vice Bro. C. H. Van Epps, resigned. We regret very much losing him, as he was one of the hardest workers in the district. Not only in behalf of the organization, but for the company as well. Our very best wishes go with him wher- ever he goes. Martel and Dade City agencies are also on bulletin. It is now Bros. R. W. Edwards on second Trilby, and J. C. Whittaker, at Lakeland. I would like for all of the members to send me some news notes by the 15th of each month so we may have a monthly write-up in The Teleg- rapher. This will be a great help to me, which will be appreciated, as it will be impossible for me to gather sufficient news to give the district a general write-up each month without this co- operation from you. W. R. Lott, L. C. Third Division, Lakeland District Notes — Bro. W. Brantley decided he could not continue to serve us as local chairman, and by his request we elected Bro. W. R. Lott, of Trilby, to that office. Bro. Brantley has served us faithfully for six years, under circumstances and at times that would have tried the patience of the best of them. He had seen the district grow in membership steadily, and we have considerably less nons than when he took charge. We all wish him the large measure of success he deserves for faithful serv- ice he has performed. Bro. W. R. Lott, our newly elected local chair man is practically a new man on the A. C. L., but he is not new in the work of the Order, having first joined our division in September, 1906, while on the Waycross District, and was later local chairman on the A. B. & A. So he has the experience, and he will be eminently successful if every member on the district will rally to his support, and help him to make it solid. Fifty to sixty members should certainly be able to con- vert eight or ten nons. J. E. Long filled the clerk-telegrapher position at Dunnellon, while on bulletin. Dean Trunell, a non-telegrapher, assistant agent Floral City, acted as agent there pending the ar- rival of Mr. Smith, relief agent, when it was made a two trick office. This is violation of the schedule, and will be investigated. A. J. Harnage has been assigned to Istachatta agency, relieving Mr. Miller. Floral City, Martel and Dade City agencies, and Croom third are now on bulletin. Remember, we must stand behind our local chairman and help him to make the district solid just as soon as possible. Be sure you are up to date yourself, and impress everyone with your zeal and earnestness in behalf of our organization. D. C. Third Division , Jacksonville District — • We all congratulate Bro. W. W. Tedder upon his re-election as local chairman and election as delegate to the Baltimore convention. Bro. Tedder has made us an excellent local chairman and the membership showed their appreciation by re-elect- ing him and sending him to Baltimore as our representative. Bro. A. W. Smith, agent De Leon Springs, was relieved by J. N. Ahik, of Taft, owing to some trouble in regard to a train order. Bro. W. J. Braddock, of De Land, bid in Au- bumdale agency, vice Bro. P. E. Braddock. First and second Tampa, and second Haines City and Rands yard, are on bulletin. H. T. Morris has been assigned Green Cove Springs nights. Our committee will soon return to Wilmington to complete negotiations suspended in March. Div. Cor. C. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Cleveland Division — New members are coming in all the time, there are a very few delinquents, and it won’t be long until we will be solid. There are a few good men we can get if we just go after them in the right way. Every brother get the non next to him till they are all lined up. Bro. W. B. Elliott, third Harper, assigned first Ashley; Bro. M. J. Knapp, extra, assigned second Larue; Bro. W. W. Wildman, third East Linndale, to third Hiles; E. N. Maring, extra, to second Digitized by Google

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676 The Railroad Telegrapher. Linndalc; T. W. Donnellan a trick at “M” office; A. G. Hill, second “DI;” Bro. W. H. Leonard, third Linndale, to third Clark Ave.; G. E. Gehring, second “CF,” to third “BE;" T. W. Cook to third Crestline; P. F. Moyer, extra, to second Boyd; C. H. Rose to Shiloh days; J. T. Cleveland, extra, to third Larue; Bro. H. C. Conklin to sec- ond Ridgeway, and Bro. E. A. Reamer, extra, to second Harper. Your local chairman was assigned first Gallion, and Bro. G. E. Dodds second. Bro. J. F. McCartney, on vacation, relieved by Extra Maring, and Bro. Humphrey, third Vernon, off a few days, by Extra Edwards. Mr. Miller, third Edison, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Gallagher, from third St. James, and he by Extra H. Clutter. Bro. Artz is back from his honeymoon looking fine. Brothers, take an interest in the write-up and send in items of interest. March 8th, the Erie held an open meeting at Marion, attended by a number of the Big Four boys. First Vice-President Newman gave a good talk on unionism and the rapid growth of the O. R. T., especially the last ten years. The regular meeting of Division 138 and the Nickel Plate at Cleveland, March 12th, was also well attended. Bros. Mayer and Kiest gave us some very interesting talks, and as they are men who have been through the mill it was a treat to hear them. I wish to thank the brothers and all who helped out on the Willauer fund. Bro. Willauer’s dues are paid to the first of January, 1914. and the balance left over will be turned over to him as soon as it is all in. H. T. S. Cincinnati- Sandusky Division — Remember, boys, third Tuesday each month is the time, and Johnson Bldg., on West Main St., Springfield, Ohio, is the place, where the jolliest lot of boys meet to transact business of this part of Division 138, O. R. T., also have a good time and a talk over the best methods of giving good service, thereby bettering our own condition. Our meeting, held on February 18th, was a corker. Not so much in point of numbers, although there was a good crowd in attendance, but the enthusiasm displayed. Among the brothers present at our last meeting were “Deacon” Smith, with his benevolent and smiling countenance, Bro. Moore, of Miamisburg, and Bro. Dewey Birthesal, first East Sharon. Con e again, boys, and bring more with you. Bro. Gra- ham, our chief, says just drop him a line so he can lay in a good supply of weiners. We are glad to welcome back into our ranks again Bro. D. S. Harp, of London. Bro. Armstrong, our local chairman, has re- turned from the general committee conference in Chicago with Mr. Burnett, assistant to the vice- president. He reports the mission a success. “Red” goes after things in a dignified, gentlemanly manner that never fails. Long may he be our local chairman. Bro. McWilliams, second Urbana, backed his automobile out of the garage recently to take his wife on a joy ride, but after crushing the life out of a prize rooster and chasing Mrs. Me. all over the back lot and compelling her to take refuge at a neighbors he put the unruly thing away. Anyone wanting an auto cheap address him at Urbana as his wife positively refuses to go out with him. Bros. Corwin, first Huntsville, and Hendryx, first Urbana, are the “Damon and Pythias” of the Sandusky Division. They are inseparable, and can prove any old thing by each other. Glen Echo third bid in by Former Dispatcher R. D. Irwin, from C. H. & D. He expects to move his family to Fremont City, and will soon be Bro. Irwin. Bro. Neese, second Glen Echo, while off owing to the serious illness of his little son, was relieved by H. C. Butler, of Lilly Chapel, who will be Bro. Butler after this pay day. The nons who come here always leave wearing a button and a card tucked in their inside pocket. We are indebted to several of the brothers for items, including Bro. Smith, third East St., and Bro. Barnhart, of Myers, for the Columbus branch news, for all of which' we are duly thankful. Bro. Frank Raff wishes us to correct the state- ment in the February journal to the effect that he does not drink water. He does drink it when he can not get anything else. We arc pleased to make the correction. W. J. Polley, third Silver Creek, relieved by Mr. Lowe, of Clyde, pending bids. Huntsville is solid again, as Bro. Watkins has taken out an up-to-date. Bro. Ropp, third Huntsville, is off sick, relieved by Mr. Williams, from the P. H. Div. Coa. Columbus Branch — Business is good, keeping the night owls awake and the service good, as our genial dispatcher “Jumbo” Crane, is a prince and too busy to be bothered with “horse play” on the phone, so cut it out and attend strictly to business. Some of the O. C. engines we are using over here hold about enough water for Bro. Graham to make coffee in for an O. R. T. meeting. Mr. Compton, who bid in third Galloway, has started a barber shop there. Mr. Heflin bid in third Dennison Ave., relieved at Avenue by Mr. Bues, of Columbus, who resigned second Dennison Ave. some time ago. We hope to soon call him Bro. again. Mr. Scully, first London, was recently married. We hope Mrs. S. will call his attention to the fact that all model husbands in this business protect their wives with first-class insurance in connection with an O. R. T. card, and there is none better on earth than our M. B. D. certificate. A. J. Lane, second London, has resigned and gone into the moving-picture business, relieved by R. R. Pleasant, from the dispatcher’s office. We suggest that a film showing a non walking into the pay car, drawing his increase in pay, secured by the 0. R. T.f to which he has contributed nothing. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 677 would be a great success. Bro. D. S. Harp, third London, spent Sunday with his parents at Green- ville, Ohio. Bro. J. R. Teach bid in second Myers, and Bro. Slagle bid in first Brooks, relieved on second there by a beginner. Hope he will start right by getting a card. Bro. Zellner is now on second Draw Bridge. Come, everyone, and help make it solid. Dad, Cert. 810. St. Louis Division East — While Bro. C. G. Parrott, second Duane, was moving his household goods to Terre Haute he was relieved by C. L. Baughman. Bro. W. K. Pinnell bid in second Sandford, and Mr. Dickerson third Embarrass, and Bro. G. O. Byrd extra. We are glad to have Guy with us again. Bro. H. M. Frakes is on second Waver while Bro. R. F. Sexton is doing the matrimonial stunt. Congratulations from all the boys. Bro. H. M. Frakes also relieved Bro. L. C. Moore a few days. Boys, send me some news. It is impossible for me to catch it all. Div. Cor., Cert. 981. NOTHING LIKE THE O. R. T., We have some jobs, they are mighty fine, On the St. Louis “Div.” of the “Big Four” line. It’s eight hours to play and eight hours to rest, Just eight hours to work, whert we do our best. The O. R. T. was the cause of it all; Our hours were long and our salary small. Now the good men all “see,” and don’t stand in the way, That it was the O. R. T. that raised our pay. Wrhen you ask a non for his membership Just keep after him until he remits. They all say “broke” and “ain’t got the ‘mon,’ ” Tell ’em, “Come across; let the other bills run.” When their new card comes and they’re up to date, They’ll be after more nons and show them the rate. They’ll say: “It’s cheap and you won’t miss the price; The more favors you’ll get will be worth it twice.” Nons on our line are very slim; Keep right after them with courage and vim; Ten to one belong to the O. R. T. The other one will give us a jubilee. We’ll have a banquet in the good old way, Invite our officials to come without pay; They’ll come to our affair, and all will be glad; We are dandy good boys and never are bad. Nons, get a card and help up to hunch; When we have “doin’s” you’ll be in the bunch. Don’t stand back or hide from the rest, March to the front and all stand abreast. The good old journal you’ll get every month; You can take it to work instead of a lunch; Then you’ll look at the clock and see the time slip. While reading the news from Bro. Quick. Best regards to the boys all over the line; By the time you’ll see this I’ll have mine. With my up to date I’ll be flying high With the blonde-haired girl. So here’s good-bye. “XN” at “WR.” Green Bay & Western R. R. We have read numerous newspaper reports relative to the proposed sale of this line to the M. & St. L., but we seem to be still working for the old “Green Bay.” Bro. Ford, Algoma, recently enjoyed a few days at Milwaukee, relieved by Mr. Bush. Bro. Grinney, Sturgeon Bay, will take a trip to Milwaukee for a few days as soon as he can get a competent man to relieve him. The two brothers at Sturgeon Bay have had their hands full this winter, owing to heavy business. Bro. Benrud, Forestville, recently took his bas- ket-ball team to the Sturgeon Bay for a game. “HI” has been the recipient of many valuable gifts lately; looks suspicious. Would thank a few more of the brothers to . “come across” with a little news. Div. Cor. Fort Worth & Denver City R. R. Ft. W. & D. C. and W. V. Lines— Twenty-nine new members since January 1st looks pretty good, but it could be better if each brother would get after the non located near him. When a non lights go right after him. A line to the secretary, at Quanah, will secure blanks and all necessary information. On my recent trip over the road I requested each one to contribute some news for the journal. So far I have received one. Considering the small effort to do this, it is very discouraging and does not show the proper interest. Boys, if we expect to make our division among the first, we must all do our part. Send any news items to the general secretary and treasurer, at Quanah, by the twentieth, and they will reach the journal in time for publication in the next issue. Four cards at Bowie. Bro. Puckett relieved Bro. Sparkman as agent at Alvord, relieving Bro. Durrett, who went to second and Bro. Kennington to third “DS,” Bro. Oliphant going to Arlington, Texas, with the T. & P. Three new faces at W. Falls. Delinquent Pyle is on third, Mr. Brilliand on second and Bro. McNeal on first. Mr. McKenzie resigned second to go with the Western Union. Bro. Hen- derson, first “WF,” is laying off thirty days. Mr. Fox, at Iowa Park, is still going to quit the railroad business, same as two years ago when asked to join. Digitized by Google

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678 The Railroad Telegrapher. A solid front from Elcctra to Acme, which in- cludes three at “RN,” three at Chillicothe, four at Quanah and three at Acme. We are glad to again welcome Bro. Sims, at Kirkland, with an up to date. At Estelline we have a solid three. Bro. Potts, first Quanah, recently returned from a trip to Denver. Bro. Stroup, from the Rock Island, who relieved him, went to second "MI.” Bro. Huffmaster, at Giles, has transferred from 126. Bro. Herring, third Clarendon, while at Wich- ita Falls as night ticket agent, was relieved by Bro. Kegley, of the H. & T. C. Goodnight and Claude are solid. Kersey, at Amarillo, is still going to quit the railroad business, same as two years ago. Local Chairman Wheeler is temporarily at Fort Worth, relieved by Mr. Obryant. Five cards at Texline. Bro. Reynolds’ position has been abolished, the duties of yardmaster devolving upon Bro. Hen- derson, agent. The recent election of officers on the Ft. W. & D. C. and W. V. lines resulted as follows: L. S. Mentzer, Childress, general chairman; S. L. Green- wood, Bowie, local chairman First and Second Divisions; G. H. Wheeler, Channing, local chair- man Third and Fourth Divisions; A. H. Plentl, • Goree, local chairman W. V. Lines; C. E. Weaver, G. S. & T., Quanah; C. E. Weaver, delegate to the Baltimore convention. We wish to impress upon you the necessity of promptly remitting to the general secretary and treasurer, at Quanah, the $4 per capita levied on each member to promote our new schedule. Any member failing in this becomes delinquent the same as for non-payment of dues. I again urge each one of you to contribute news items for the journal by the twentieth of each month. Bro. A. E. Rummell, first cashier at Chillicothe, is on a sixty-day leave, relieved by Mr. Daugh- erty, from Childress. Cert. 43. Grand Trunk Western R. R. Stopl Look! Listen! Only seven dollars for a new card, you can not afford to be without one at that price. Sit right down now and write Bro. J. W. Case, Otterburn, Mich., add thirty cents to the above and you will have a $300.00 life insurance, to protect your family. Only one brother forwarded me any news this month. Our committee will .soon be conferring with the new officials at Montreal and we expect good results as wc think we now have a very good and fair minded management. The few hanging out ought to get in line and help a little. The stringing of phone wires is now complete and the phones are being installed. Bro. Knowlton, Imlay City, has taken Pewamo agency, setting Bros. Shea and Wright up to day jobs. Bro. Hilderbridle, agent Goodells, while at Port Huron recently, was relieved by J. Crandlc. The O. R. C. committee is back from Montreal and got back a good share «of the conductors who were discharged. We are glad of their success. Bro. L. C. McGuins is back at Haslett Park from the C. P., on account of the death of his father. N. E. Baker has been appointed general signal supervisor Chicago Division, with headquarters at Battle Creek, Mich. We are all more than pleased with the work done by Bro. P. A. Donaldson since being ap- pointed local chairman. Bro. Geo. Flowers is now one of Emmett’s crack bowlers. Bro. Clifford spent Easter Sunday with his folks at Emmett. Bro. Wright, of Imlay City, spent a day in Wakclee, Mich., recently. Passenger Trainmaster Matthews, who has been sick, is convalescing. Bro. Thatcher, train wire* man at Durand, has resigned, relieved by Mr. Taylor. Bro. Case, recently called to Holly, Mich., ow- ing to the illness of his father, was relieved by Mr. Culock, of Shaftsburg. The P. O. & N. Division is now about 98 per cent solid. We have only ten delinquents and part of them are working on other roads. Pay your dues at once or your name will be left off the mailing list of The Telegrapher and you will forfeit your membership. Don’t wait but act now. Recently a flagman was placed at Swartz Creek crossing. This will relieve the brothers there from flagging, but they still have the crossover switches to handle. Recent new members are Albert VanDike, agent King’s Mills; Marin Freund, agent Wilcox, Mich; E. J. Cuddleback, Owossow, Mich.; H. T. Knowl- ton, Imlay City, and O. H. Hilderbridle. Organization will wipe out child labor, the crowning disgrace in the industrial history of our country, also a great deal of vice caused by the masters of sweatshops. Do not stand back and look on, but be men and help wipe out these two great disgraces of our country which is supposed to be free. Stub. Delaware and Hudson R. R. To all Members: Very few members, have paid their assessments to cover the cost of getting the recent increase and many of the nons have not paid their first months increase as they agreed to. The men on this road who are actually enjoy- ing more than 17 per cent increase over the salaries in effect when I became general chair- man, are certainly the most unappreciative lot of men I’ve ever heard of; we’ve put about $100,000.00 actual cash into your pockets in nearly four years, at a cost to of something less than $8,000.00 (presuming you had paid your portion which is very far indeed from being the case) and you are sitting back comfortably in your offices, enjoying these things, and enjoying the Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 679 guarantee we give you that you will continue to do so, and letting the committeemen who have spent time and their own money to do it go with- out their pay. It’s an old story with me, I’ve been through it before; all there is to it is: “be sure to get schedules often, be sure to get us good, substantial raises, be sure to get us a square deal on our grievances, be sure to stay on the ground until we are assured" of these things, even if you have to mortgage your own home to do it, because you represent us and we depend upon you to do it and the company will not ‘come across’ unless you do; then, we will pay you if we w'ant to, but we will not want to.’* You can’t get any one else to work for you unless you pay them; I do not believe you could get into anything where you would profit as much as you do through the O. R. T. Then why, in the name of all that is good, are you so miserable and mean with your committeemen? Are you fair to us? Do you think you would do this kind of business with any one else? No; you would feel too small to pull this kind of stuff off on any one except on the general committee of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. It may be that you think the sense of doing something for our fellowmen is sufficient compensation for us; that may be your idea, and doubtless is, but it is not ours; we expect fairness for you from the company, and you get it; we expect fairness from you in return and we are not getting it. You’ve got the money, there is no question about that; we got it for you and we spent our own money to get it for you too; we did this believing you were at last awake to your duty and would pay up when you saw the money coming in to you; we've lost our time, we’ve spent our money and we’ve got the money for you; like any other hired men, we expect our pay when our work is done and done well. Our men, who are the employers, admit that we’ve performed the service satisfactorily but they do not care to pay. You fellows who owe any- thing, and who are enjoying the increases we got for you in 1910 and 1913, think this over; should we have to get on our knees and humble ourselves to you in an endeavor to have you act like men and pay us? To the members on the road, who have paid promptly and fully, I’ve this to say, this is not aimed at you and will not hit you; further, if it were not for you there would have been nothing done here; it was because we felt a responsibility to you, and were impressed with a sense of fairness to you for your trust and con- fidence in us, that we did dig down into our own personal funds and continue the fight; you can rightfully claim the credit for every dollar se- cured on the system; your payments were not in any way sufficient to pay the expenses, but they helped a little and it was because of our desire to do the fair thing by you that w’e continued. When I convene the general committee for re- organization I am firmly of the opinion that nearly all of the present committee, including Bro. Ben- jamin and myself, will absolutely refuse to serve longer; we certainly can not afford to continue the work without pay; we feel that we’ve given at least our part toward the success of the Ordei here and are willing that others shall take it up and spend their money and time for three years or so. Yours fraternally, G. A. Johnson, General Chairman. N. J. Ry. Branch ■ — Bro. W. Pomerleau, of Delson Jet., visiting friends, in the States for several weeks, was re- lieved by Bro. J. C. Lavallee, relieving agent of the Grand Division. H. Monette, of St. Edouard, Que., is planning to go to the States for the summer, and it is rumored that Mr. Girard, another non agent at St. Louis, Que., will replace him. It is a pity that some of the brothers did not try for this station as it is a good deal better than lots of the ’other stations that some of our good men have charge of. Bro. A. P. Beaulieu, of Napierville, Que., has been to the States for several weeks visiting his father who has been sick, we all hope for his recovery. Bro. Beaulieu was relieved by Bro. C. M. Derrick, agent Lacolle, Que., who had charge of both stations for the time being with the aid of an assistant. Say, boys, get busy and send in the news each month. We all look forward to getting The Railroad Telegrapher each month, and when we find no items pertaining to the division wc are on we are disappointed. , So try and help to have something in the magazine each month from our division. Cert. 436. Virginian Railway. All Members Division 154: A detailed charter contribution statement has been filed with the general secretary-treasurer and general and local chairmen, showing the name, address and amount of each contributor, the total of which was $24.50. Twenty dollars of this was paid to the Grand Division for the charter, $3.50 to the Union Printing Company, Ronoake, for stationery, and $1 for postage used in soliciting contributions. Bro. J. K. Wooten, general delivery, Norfolk, Va.t and Bro. J. E. Oliver, Mullins, W. Va., were unanimously elected local chairmen. No votes were cast except for these gentlemen. The ballots cast for the convention delegate and alternate were opened and counted at the Stratford Hotel, Roan oke, on Saturday night, March 1st, In the presence of Bros. H. W. Hix, F. E. Lakes, J. B. Clifton. J. I. Rawlings and myself and were found to be as follows: For delegate: Geo. Giles, 27; J E. Oliver, 16; H. W. Hix, 15. For alternate: J. E. Goodwin, 30; J. K. Wooten, 21; J. I. Rawlings, 4. The difference of three votes between delegates and alternates are accounted for by two members failing to vote for an alternate while another voted a delegate for an alternate. Digitized by Google

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680 The Railroad Telegrapher. I desire to sincerely thank the membership for the honor bestowed upon me, and I will represent your division to the best of my ability. Now that the management have shown their willingness to meet us fair and square in every particular, let’s settle down to business and see how much we can increase the revenue from our several stations between this and March, 1914. v Gao. Giles. Virginian Ry. Notes — Bro. H. W. Hix, of Salem, Va., has been ap- pointed general chairman to succeed Geo. Giles, resigned, owing to his taking a position as dis- patcher. Bro. W. L. Russell, who has been in very bad health for the past year died in a hospital in Rich- mond, March 31st. You were asked to contribute to Bro. Russell’s relief some time ago, and I am advised by Mrs. Russell that you have been very liberal in doing so, however Mrs. Russell, with her four small children, are still in very needy cir- cumstances, and if you feel inclined to help her further I assure you you will be contributing to a most worthy cause. Make all donations direct to Mrs. W. L. Russell, Meherrin, Va. Cert. No. 1. First and Second Divisions — The meeting at the Lorraine Hotel, Saturday night, January 10th, although not very well at- tended, was a very enjoyable one. Bro. Williams, general secretary and treasurer from the A. C. L. Division 132, and Bro. Cumming, general sec- retary and treasurer from the S. A. L. Division 97, gave us very interesting talks, which were very highly appreciated. We can not too highly praise the brethren on our general committee for the nice schedule se- cured for us, which no doubt will be appreciated by every member on our division, but the good work has just started, and before the close of the year we should be 100 per cent solid, as we have only a few nons left and since we have gotten them such a good schedule to work under they will all no doubt line up, as so many have already done. Boys, don't think now because we have gotten a schedule and all the good things that go with it that we can sit idle. Every member should ascertain as soon as a new man comes whether he is a member, and if not make a special effort to line him up. There are many other ways we can be benefited that are not mentioned in the schedule just secured, and every member should keep busy until we have reached the 100 per cent mark, then try to keep it there, so we won’t have any trouble in getting what we ask for next time. I hope every member in good standing voted to send the man to the Baltimore convention who is best suited to do us the most good in the future. We all have been enthusiastic in perfecting our organization so that our committee could secure a schedule, and now we must still stay enthusiastic over the good work it accomplished. Our com- mittee deserves all the credit we can possibly give it, and I hope every member will show that he appreciates what was done while the committee was before the management, by giving our organiza- tion all the aid possible for the betterment in the future. All the members in good standing have been furnished a copy of our schedule, etc., and I earnestly request all to live up to it as near as possible, to show the company that we appreciate what has been granted us through our grand or- ganization, the O. R. T. Boys, don’t think because we have secured a schedule that we can sit idle. Our battle has just started. I want every member to lend a helping hand and see what he can do to upbuild the Order for future betterments. We have only about seven nons on these two divisions, but that is seven too many. Some of them refused to join even since we have gotten them an $8 a month increase, but we must keep on trying to land them and also those holding non-telegraph stations. They are now eligible, having been included in our schedule, and they should join at once. The seniority list furnished by the superintendent includes only two nons who will get the fifteen days’ vacation, which requires three years or more in service before be- ing granted. Every member should consider him- self an organizer and get after these nons. If each one will do this they will soon be added to our percentage of membership. We should have some local meetings on this district occasionally. Nothing creates more interest than well attended meetings. Brother agents, don’t forget to leave a note in your windows, so the conductors can find you in case the trains get tied up. You get 50 cents for every call and will be paid overtime for every hour you work. Conductors are not paid to copy orders, and they should not be allowed to do so. According to our schedule, positions are being bulletined and all the boys along the line can keep up with the new positions. Quite a difference from the time when the chief filled vacancies to suit himself. Brothers, don’t forget our motto: “No card, no favors.” Assist the nons as little as possible without detriment to the company’s business and you will note great results in the near future. Bro. Collier, relief agent and telegrapher, acting agent at Burdette, was relieved by Bro. Rawls, from the Southern. It is now Bros. Huckstep, Redmond and Griggs at Jarrett, making it solid O. R. T., and adding that much more to our percentage. Bro. McMillian, of Brookneal, off sick a few days, was relieved by Bro. Hamer, extra. Bro. Strickland, on second in “CD” Victoria dispatcher’s office a few days, was relieved by Bro. Collier on third Sewalls Point, later relieved by Mr. Vaughan. Bro. Wooten, first Carolina, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Allsbrook, and he on second by Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 681 Bro. Chappell, from Sebrell, relieved by Bro. Collier. Mr. Gettle, first Victoria, was off several days sick causing Bro. Strickland and Mr. Moore to double until Mr. Comphrey, second Sewalls Point, came to their relief. Later Mr. Comphrey relieved Mr. Moore while off with the mumps. Mr. Vaughan, third Sewalls Point, was also off sick a few days, and was relieved by Brakeman Ethridge owing to the scarcity of telegraphers. Bro. Rider, agent Abilene, has resigned, relieved by Mr. Lester, clerk from Altavista. Bro. George Giles, first Roanoke, has accepted second trick in the dispatcher’s office at Victoria, relieved by Bro. F. E. Lakes on bid, and he on second Roanoke by Mr. Comphrey pending bulletin. Bro. H. D. Lucy, agent Dolphin, bid in the relief agency, relieved on bid by Bro. C. L. Harmon, clerk and telegrapher at Kembridge. Boys, don’t forget to send in your items by the aoth so I can get them to Bro. Quick in time for publication. I haven’t received a single item yet. Div. Cob., Cert. 33. Ft. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern R. R. This is the first time that notes from this road have appeared in The Telegrapher. We are totally unorganized here, but there are a few brothers over the line, and we hope to get organ- ized and get a schedule soon. Our general manager, general freight agent and our auditor are all old-time telegraphers, who very likely wore the “wreath and sounder,” and if we are moderate in our requests the first time and do not try to get all that we are entitled to right away, I am sure we will have little or no difficulty in getting a schedule. There have been quite a number of changes re- cently, especially on the south end. Mr. Torgcson is now agent at Kelley. Mr. Headley, agent Alle- man, has resigned, and was relieved by Mr. How- ard, a new man. We all wish him success. Bro. Vaunt, transferred from Ankeny to Huxley agency, vice Mr. Moine, resigned. Mr. Haburg, from Box- holm, relieved Bro. Yaunt at Ankeny. Understand “Julius” is at Boxholm again after a severe illness. However, he is feeling pretty good, as he did not have to have any more of his leg amputated. Holderman, Wickstrom and Persons are at Swan- wood Jet. The boys at Kelley had a rather exciting time one night recently when the portable sub-station caught fire from the high line. Well, brothers and brothers-to-be, let us all get together and organize and get a schedule. We have an excellent set of officials to work for and they think more of a union man than of one who is unorganized. We possibly won’t get much more money on the first schedule, but we will get over- time, seniority, shorter hours, vacant positions bul- letined, and better rules to work under, and lastly, but by no means least, recognition. Cert. 3494, Grand Div. Kansas City R. R. Telegraphers’ Club. We meet in the future at the Savoy Hotel, Ninth and Central, our first meeting being held there March 26th. This new meeting place will meet all the requirements and furnish all the accommodations desired, a9 friends can now ac- company you, which assures a much larger atten- dance. This was the greatest reason for the change of location. Hereafter we shall admit ladies the same as men, and invite their support and sug- gestions. The ladies of the Frisco Ry. are organ- izing an Auxiliary and want us to help them. The time of meeting has been changed of all the clubs to line them up in series to allow the grand and general officers to commence at the end of the route and attend all the meetings without losing time. This will make the meetings more interesting, allowing our officers to be with us frequently, and also allow more visiting between the members of the clubs. We will hold an election at our first meeting, and wish everyone would get interested and get the energetic to the front. Those now in arrears please send me 50 cents. The new member who joins for this amount is good for the six months in which he joins, the fee being 50 cents for each six months thereafter. We will have speakers for every meeting. Don’t forget the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 p. m., Hotel Savoy, Ninth and Central, Kansas City, Mo. A. J. Jones, Sec.-Treas. Topeka O. R. T. Club. The meeting on March 9U1 was one of the most enthusiastic meetings we have had since the club was organized. President Stover called the meeting to order at 8:30 p. m., making the opening address, and introduced Bro. G. H. Smith, general chairman Division No. 6, who gave us a very interesting address, which lasted an hour, telling us in detail of the success of the com- mittee on the Union Pacific in securing an in- crease in wages and better working conditions, and also spoke in regard to the concerted-action movement. Ilis address was throughly enjoyed, as evidenced by the hearty applause rendered him. Bro. C. H. Meador, local chairman Oklahoma Division of the Rock island, next addressed us in a brief but pointed manner, which clearly showed him to be one of our “live wires.” Bro. W. J. Edwards, general secretary and treasurer Division 126, then made an excellent talk on thorough organization, also touching oa the concerted-action movement. Ilis address, as usual, was very much enjoyed. Bro. R. A. Powell, in a short address, thanked the brothers for the honor bestowed upon him in electing him delegate to the Grand convention, and endeavored to impress upon the brothers the importance of individual efforts in securing new members. On account of Bro. Smith having to catch an early train and «ome nf the other bovs having to Digitized by LiOOQle

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682 The Railroad Telegrapher. go to work, the meeting was adjourned earlier than usual. Bro. Brown, general chairman Division 126, being laid up with rheumatism, was unable to attend and give us one of his instructive addresses, which we all look forward to as a rare treat. We hope he will be with us next time. With the excellent train service the Rock Island boys have at their disposal, there should be more of them present at these club meetings. Matters of vital importance are brought up at. each one of them, and the addresses made by the different brothers are of sufficient interest to repay us for any inconvenience encountered in attending. We would also like to have more of the Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific brothers present. Boys, all try to attend these meetings. It is to your interest to do so. Secretary. Chemung Telegraphers’ Club. Our second meeting was held on Monday even- ing, February 17th, in the parlors of the Delevan House, corner of Clinton and Railroad avenue, Elmira, N. Y., the schedule negotiations between the Erie telegraphers and the management of road having delayed the completing of the organization. A rousing big open meeting will soon be held to bring the members of the different roads cen- tering in Elmira into the club. Every member of the order in that territory should become a mem- ber. There is no better place in the country for a club than Elmira. Train service on all roads is good, and there is no reason why every teleg- rapher should not affiliate w'ith this movement to promote social intercourse and a better feeling among the craft. The club met at Redmen’s Hall, in Elmira, on March 20th, had a fair representation of telegra- phers from all roads included in the club. The minutes of the last meeting were read and a new constitution adopted and ordered printed. After the business of the meeting was com- pleted the club enjoyed a few light refreshments, which were donated by the president and Bros. Wezloski and Ferguson. At the next meeting we will endeavor to have the ladies with us also. Cert. 366, Div. 42. Little Rock O. R. T. Club. The club met on Thursday evening, February 27th, at the home of Bro. T. J. Rice, with Bro. Rice as host, assisted by his wife and daughter. The weather being rather inclement, only a few members responded to the roll-call. Bro. DeWeese was elected a member. No report of the S. O. & D. committee was made, as only one of the committee was present. Bro. Murray, having been transferred to third “YD” Hulbert, was unable to get to the meeting. Election of officers was laid over, owing to the small attendance. Our correspondent, Bro. Gibbons, also one of our hardest workers, has gone to the Big Four at Harrisburg, 111. We are sorry to lose him, but glad he has a better position, and all wish him success. We were glad to have several visitors present After a social hour of music, lunch and refresh- ments, we adjourned. This meeting was voted the most pleasant of the season, and we one and all again thank Bro. Rice and family for their kind hospitality. Those who were not present can't imagine what a pleasant time they missed. Fraternally, H. W. Gibbs, Secretary and Treasurer. Cedar Rapids O. R. T. Club. The meeting of March 21st was called to order with Bro. Weise, Division 76, # in the chair in the absence of President Harrington, who waa in Chi cago on schedule negotiations. The number in attendance at this meeting was extremely low- compared with former meetings, owing to unfavor- able weather conditions. Bro. Soyster, general chairman of Division delivered a very instructive talk, which was thor- oughly enjoyed. Some very important subjects will come up at the meeting on April 18th, and we hope all who possibly can will attend. J. L. Halpix, Secretary. Digitized by Google

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CRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 131 is due January 1, 1913. Time for payment expires February 28, 1913. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. On $ 300 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 500 00 (Series B) .• 3 60 per year On 1 ,000 00 (Series C) 7 20 per year BENEFITS PAID DURING MARCH, 1913. Claim No. Name. Cause. Div. 1399. .Rasmus G. Lindland. .Tuberculosis of Lungs 7. 1419. .A. E. Shaver Cirrhosis of Liver 31 . 1420. .Ernest W. Amos Pneumonia 40. 1421 . .Aureliano Tijerina. . . .Acute Nephritis Grand. 1422. .Fred L. Clifford Cerebral Hemorrhage 65. 1423. .Michael J. Cahill Chronic Interstitial Nephritis 71. 1424 . . J. J. Lenz Shock and Hemorrhage due to Bullet Wound 128. 1425. . M. A. Wittman Chronic Myocardial Disease 119. 1426 .. Roy E. Gaines Chronic Interstitial Nephritis 93. 1427 .. Augustus H. Latz Chronic Myocarditis 8. 1428. .Thos. H. Wilkinson. . .Pneumonia. . 14. 1429.. Ralph S. Close Otitis Media 20. 1430. .Alfred L. Saunders.. . .Pulmonary Tuberculosis Grand. 1431. .Jas. E. Steele Tuberculosis of the Lungs 31. 1432. .Frank Morrison Paralysis of Heart 8. 1433. ,Rufu4 Gilmore Tuberculosis Grand. 1435. .Francis M. Bowline. . .Suicide 32. Cert. No. Series. Amt. .38901.. A.. $ 300 00 .16149. .B. . 33288.. C.. . 7324.. C.. .10558. .B. . 500 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 500 00 14918. .C. . 1,000 00 .28924. .C. . .16540. .B. . . 10375.. C.. .22274. .A.. .38963.. A.. . 5390.. A.. . 33139. C.. .14045. .B. . .32757. .A. . 22416. .C. . .20769. .A. . 1,000 00 500 00 1,000 00 300 00 300 00 300 00 1.000 00 500 00 300 00 1,000 00 300 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts, Received on Assessment Account to February 28, 1913 $1,262,573 95 Received on Assessment Account March, 1913 6,840 86 $1,269,414 81 Disbursements. Death Claims paid to February 28, 1913 $ 867,381 47 Death Claims paid in March 10,800 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1,677 64 Assessments transferred to dues 249 48 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, March 31, 1913 389,306 22 $1,269,414 81 L. W. QUICK , Grand Secretary and Treasurer. !Bigttize€hby

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684 The Railroad Telegrapher. Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Flat “B,” 3960 Drexel Blvd., -Chicago, 111. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President 205 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ont. BOARD OF George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. A. O. Sinks, Jefferson St. Depot, Portland, Ore. Geo. E. Joslin, Box L. W. QUICK. ... Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-Prcaident St. Louis, Mo. J. J. DF.RMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. DIRECTORS. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. 260, Centerdale, R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to VV. N. Gates, Advertising Manager, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. A. Parent, Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry.f Casselman, Ont.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays each month at 8 p. m.. Small Hall. South Side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T. , 4107 Hartford st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, General Chairman, 227 West Central ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. s — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen'l Chairman, De Rid- der, La.; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Bex 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman Nebraska Division, Eg- bert, Wyo.; C. J. Horiskey, Local Chairman Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box ix, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook. Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 205 Welland, Ont;, Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. G. M. Currie, Local Chairman, Cold Springs, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y.; 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m. at 148 No. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. R. A. Campbell, Local Chairman Rochester Division, Hart Lot, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chair- man Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Station Dept., Western Division, Chilli Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m., at 510 State st., over Fagan’s real estate office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on the first Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 685 Tuesday in the month at Utica, NT. Y., in Ar- canum Temple Hall on Devereaux st., at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, 962 State st.f Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Stationmen, 10a Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Division — Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock, Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave., Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chairman, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek District — Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division* and Grand Central Ter- minal— Meets 2d Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. and 4th Saturday at 8 p. m., each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th st.. New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 115 S. High st., Mount Vernon, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Local Chairman of Electrical Division, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Assistant Local Chairman in charge of the Station Department, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regular meetings will be held at North Tonawanda, N. Y., on the first Tues- day evening in January, March, May, July, September and November and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and December. Special meet- ings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. O. A. Siehl, Local Chairman. North Tonawanda, N. Y. Putnam Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutclle, Local Chairman, Chauncey, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave.. Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- villc. Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday each month at 7:30 p. m.. Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion. Mich.; T. II. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903. Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad (lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). J. F. Miller, General Chairman, No. 2916 Huntingdon ave.. Baltimore, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T.f Newfield, N. J. Baltimore Division — Meets at Huntingdon Hall, cor. Huntingdon ave. and 25th st., Baltimore, Md., 3d Friday each month. T. E. Fidler, Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Allegheny Division — Meets subject to call of Chairman. O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Fox- burg, Pa. Pittsburg Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman. 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Middle Divi- sion— Meets at call of Chairman. A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Conc- maugh Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 White- field st., Pittsburg, Pa. Monongahela Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. Z. Stover. Local Chairman, 243 Fifth’ st., Homestead, Pa. Tyrone Division — Meets at call of Chairman. C. A. Fetzer, Local Chairman, Milesburg, Pa. Renovo Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. F. Mann, Local Chairman, Wilcox, Pa. Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions — Meets at call of Chairman. A. C. Grieb, Local Chairman, Nisbet, Pa. Sunbury Division — Mee s at call of Chairman. G. C. Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Pa. Maryland Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Wm. M. Skinner, Local Chairman, 115 S. Potomac st., Baltimore, Md. Delaware Division — Meets at call of Chair- man. T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middle- town, Del. West Jersey and Seashore Division — Meets at call of Chairm&n. G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N- J. Amboy Divi- sion— Meets at call of Chairman. Harold G. Austin, Local Chairman, Mt. Holly, N. J. Bel- viderc Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, Frenchtow'n, N. J. Philadelphia Terminal Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Elmira Division — Meets at call of Chairman. C. R. Elliot, Local Chairman, 381 South Main st., Elmira, N. Y. Philadelphia Division — Meets at call of Chair- man. C. S. Melchor, Local Chairman, 531 Cur- tin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meeting 1st District at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st., cor. of Washington st., every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meeting 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind.. every second Saturday of each month. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st.. Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry. Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario &• Western Railway System. Meets sulject t-. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division. P. O. Box 183, South Fallsburg, N. Y. ; W. J. Haley, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Division, 114 Linden st., Middletown, N. Y., J. D. Foote, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Division, Cook’s Falls, N. Y. P. J. Boland, Local Chairman Scranton Division, 160 Dundaff st., Carbondale, Pa.; F. L. Spratt. Ass’t Local Chairman Scranton Division, Han- cock, N. Y. ; C. D. Soule. Local Chairman Northern Division. Cleveland. N. V. ; P. T. Loftus, Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Divi- sion, Oneida. N. Y. Digitized by Google

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686 The Railroad No. 21— Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton Sr Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen’l S. & T., Piqua, Ohio. No. 23— Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma-Eastern R. R., and Rochelle & Southern Ry. System. District meetings held subject to call of Local Chairmen. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; O. S. Smith, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman for the C. M. & P. S. and T.-E., Mobridge, S. D.; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. it T., 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, la. No. 25— Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen'l Chair- man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex.; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex.; R. O. Nun- nery, Local Chairman Taylor Section, Rock- d*1'. Tex.; T. C. Berry, Local Chairman San Antonio Division, Encinal, Tex.; Chas. C. Webner, Local Chairman, Ft. Worth Division, Mart, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets ad Wednesday of each month, 9 p. m., Von Glahn’s Hotel Lodge Rooms, 59th st. and Columbus ave., New York City. E. N. Pickerill, Chief Tel., care United Wireless Telegraph Co., 42 Broadway, New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 205 St. James Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27— Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T. , Coatsville, Ind. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st., Water- bury. Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T-, 95 Main st.. West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee, M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T., Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chair- man. Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33— Division covers the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Telegrapher. Chairman. C. B. Pierce, General Chairman, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; C. B. Rawlins, Assistant Gen’l Chairman, R. t. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen 1 S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Division meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. Depot, Wil- mington, Del., third Saturday evenings in Janu- ary, March, May, July, September and Novem- ber, at 8 o'clock p. m., and meets in the Hall at Cowenton, Md., on third Wednesday evenings in February, April, June, August, October and December, at 8 o’clock p. m., thus alternating between Wilmington, Qel., and Cowenton, Md.. every other meeting. F. F. Sullivan, Local Chairman, Van Bibber Md., Western District of the Baltimore Division. Eastern District of the Baltimore Division and “GO," General Office, Baltimore & New York Terminals meet jointly the second Monday evening of the months of January, March, May, July, Septem- ber and November, at 8 o'clock p. m., in Hotel Caswell, northeast corner of Baltimore and Hanover sts., Baltimore, Md.; D. J. McGrath. Local Chairman, Eas'ern District of the Balti- more Division, 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md. C. B. Pierce, Local Chairman, “GO” General Office, Baltimore, Md., and New York Ter- minals, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Balti- more, Md.; W. Q. Stauffer, Local Chairman \\ estern District of the Baltimore Division, Point of Rocks, Md. Pittsburgh Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts, meets third Friday night of each month at .8 p. m., 504 Diamond st.. corner Grant, third floor. Room n, Pittsburgh, Pa., J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman Eastern District Pittsburgh Division, 2135 Edgebrook ave.. Brookline, Pittsburgh. Pa.; E. J. dwell. Local Chairman Western District of the Pittsburg Division, 120 Charles st., Knoxville, Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. Cleveland Division meets third Friday of each month in Snyder's Hall, Exchange st., Massillon, Ohio. G. H. McCoy, Local Chairman, J716 Wooster st., Massillon. Ohio. Chicago Division meets third Wednesday night of each month in Red Men’s Hall, De- fiance, Ohio. T. J. Eiler, Local Chairman Eastern District; G. H. Harer, Local Chairman Western District, Milford, Ind. Newark Divi- sion, including all its sub-divisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the third Mon- day of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the afternoon and evening, begin- ning with an evening meeting in December. J. P. Welsh, Local Chairman, Eastern District of the Newark Division, R. F. D. No. 3, Box 17, Barnesville, Ohio; J. F. Iden, Local Chairman of the Western District of the Newark Division, 54 r Maple ave., Newark, Ohio. No. 34 -Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chair- man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Rittenhouse, Gen’l S, & T., Sidell, 111. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 687 No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Mont- gomery ave., Providence, R. I.; W. J. Smith, S. & T., South Swansea, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 659, St. Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. Thomas O. Tiger, Chief Tel., 907 Main st., Stamford, Conn.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1321 Hoe ave., New York, N. Y. ; T. J. Gal- lagher, Local Chairman, 4 Longwood ave., New York, N. Y. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7:30 p. m., 373^4 Main st., Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vinton st., Springfield, Mass; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- min. Chicago- Muskegon Division holds regu- lar monthly meetings in Eagle’s Hall, Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knister, Gen’l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont. ; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers Chesapeake & Ohio Rail- way System. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Guyandotte Station, Huntington, W. Va. Vir- ginia District, C. D. McGehee, Chairman, 2803 East Clay st., Richmond, Va.; H. M. Crowder, Chairman, Howardsville, Va.; L. G. White, Acting Chairman, Scottsville, Va. ; D. H. Scott, Chairman, Big Island, Va.; H. S. Shuey, Chairman, Craigsville, Va. Meets on the fourth Thursday night of each month at 215 East Broad st., Richmond, Va., and on the 4th Saturday night of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall at Clifton Forge, Va. West Virginia District, J. J. Holt, Chairman, Covington, Va.; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman, Prince, W. Va.; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Guyandotte, W. Va.; meets in Big Four Building at Hinton on 3d Thursday night each month. Kentucky District, H. O. Irwin, Chairman, 416 East Carter ave., Ashland, Ky.; G. F. Willis, Chairman, Greenup, Ky.; E. W. Johnson, Chairman, Converse, Ind. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 2d Saturday night each month. Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 7 1 Clarendon ave., West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 614 Main st., Win- chester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines — Regular meeting 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m., Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Husted, Gen’l Chairman, Rich wood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., Deposit, N. Y. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Munsey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn., G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper sl, Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, Chairman Towermen, 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y. A. Filby, Chairman Agents, 1055 East 34th st., Brooklyn, N. Y. ; W. S. Leahy, Chairman Teleg- raphers, 4 Randall ave., Corona, N. Y. No. 45. WOODS VILLE, N. H.— Meets 3<1 Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. C. A. Burnell, Chief Tel., Tilton, N. H.; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen'l S. & T., Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. R. T. Hall, Macon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon, Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at Lafayette, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga Southwestern Division meets subject to call o! Local Chairman. J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25, Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- man. M. J. Newberry, Hollins, Ala.; F. S.-Bas- kerville, Local Chairman Macon Terminals, Macon, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month it 8 p. m., at B. 1. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E I. J. A. Kelly, Chief Tel., Charlottetown,. P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets sub- ject to call of Chairman. G. II. Simmermon, Gen’l Chairman, Flat Rock, Mich.; J. S. Kneis- ley, Gen’l S. & T., Quincy, Ohio. Digitized bv GiOOQle

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688 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call ot Chairman. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, ua E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; F. W. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton, Local Chairman Second Division, ii a E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Division, Hotchkiss, Colo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; F. V. Munster, Local Chairman Utah Lines, 325 S. 1st West st., Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Pueblo, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. R. A. Buzza, Gen’l Chairman, 1*83 S. Water st., Meadville, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52 — PITTSBURG, PA. — Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening each month at 8 o’clock, 204 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. C. C. Me- Kalip, Chief Tel., 305 Winston st., Pittsburg, Pa.; H. K. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Sub- urban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa. ; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer, 108 Fremont st., Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, San Carlos, Cal.; D. W. Koppikus, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Whee’ing & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzcr, G. S. & T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; C. H. Rector, Local Chairman, W. & L. E. Telegraph Office, Perry-Payne Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio; W. R. Darling, Local Chair- man, Scio, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chair- man, W. P. Ry. & W. S. B. R. R., Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga.; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S. A T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston & Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 p. m., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st, Dallas, Tex.; A. E. Laisure, Gen’l Chairman, Corsicana, Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gen’l S. & T., Rice, Tex. No. 59 — Division covers Southern Railway Sys- tem. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen'l Chairman, 122 Tate st., Greens- boro, N. G; J. W. Burgess, Genl S. & T., 223 9th st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening of each month in Engineers’ Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E. D’Anjou, Chief Tel., Matapedia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. & T., Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Routh (North). J. W. Anderson, Gen'l Chair- man, Oakdale, Tenn.; E. H. Boutwell, Gen’l S. & T., Walton, Ky.; E. H. Boutwell, Local Chairman Cincinnati Division, Walton, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Division, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chairman A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meet- ings subject to call of Local Chairman. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month alternately at Moncton, N B., St. John, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Salisbury, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. & T., Shediac Road, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE.— Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., 17 d’Yourville st., Quebec, Que.; Wm. Parsons, S. & T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 114, Co. Temiscouata, Que. No. 6s, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 P- m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. P. T. Harrity, Chief Tel., Rochester, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T., 7 Lin- coln st., Summerworth, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Wednesday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; J. E. Mc- Donald, S. & T., Belmont, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen'l S. & T., Q. & C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71, OSKALOOSA, IOWA— Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman, in Pike’s Hall, Oska- loosa, Iowa. R. A. Vannoy, Chief Tel., Mar- tinsburg, Iowa; E. J. Wilson, S. & T., Laurel, Iowa. No. 76— Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kcmpkcs, Gen’l S. & T., Nevada, Iowa. Digitized by GoogI

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689 The Railroad No. 77, DENVER, COLO. — Meets ist Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel. Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T., 935 17th st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N, O. M. & C. Ky. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen'l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen’l S. & T., Beaumont, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. E. F. Collier, Gen'l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Granite, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man or Local Chairman. R. E. Smith, Gen'l Chairman, Smithsburg, Md.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen 1 S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. Local Chairmen Maryland Division: C. E. Stouffer, Edgemont, Md., First District; R. E. Smith, Smithsburg, Md., Second District; J. Harry Blocher, Alesia, Md., Third District. Local Chairmen West Virginia Division: J. C. Boor, Beryl, W. Va., Eastern District; J. A. Hickerson, Davis, W. Va., Western District. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; F. J. Crozier, Gen’l S. & T., Milo Jet., Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets ist Saturday each month at 8 p. ra. in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at to a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets ist Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, ill. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- ne blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5529 Evanston ave., Chicago, III. No. 92— Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester <4 Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to •he call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen'l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Hois, Pa. N°. 93— Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky: G- E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Telegrapher. Mounds, 111.; W. P. Moore, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Line, Lula, Miss.; G. D. Clements, General Chairman, Indianapolis Southern Rail- way, Bloomfield, Ind.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN, MISS. — Meets 2d Saturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Mias.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelville, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME. — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546^ Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombley, S. & T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago & Great Western- Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. L. Coleman, 420 Parallel ave., Kansas Cify, Kan., Gen’l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen’l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F, O. Cumming, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va. ; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman First Division, Thelma, N. C. ; E. H. Moore, Local Chairman Second Division, Marshville, N. C.; S. P. McDaniel, Local Chairman Third Division, Hiram, Ga. ; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Fourth Division, Helena, Ga.; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman Fifth Division, Macclenny, Fla. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — W. D. Cunneyworth, Chief Tel., Engelhart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S. & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. & T., 1516 N. Dover st., Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. James P. Rutledge, Chief Tel., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass.; John F. Mullen, S. & T., 27 Galen st., Brockton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H. — Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Con- cord, N. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief Tel., Pern broke, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T., Gerrish, N. H. No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, MD. — Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John H. Goshorn, Chief Tc!., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstown, Md. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y. — Meets ad Monday each month at 8 p. m., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. Digitized by CiOOQle

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690 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. m — Division covers >San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T., 320 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 1 13 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. M. L. Klein, Gen’l Chairman, 74 Abeel st., Kings- ton N. Y.; H. J. Halstead, Gen’l S. & T., One onta, N. Y. R. H. Henson, Local Chairman, S. C. & K. Branch, Phoenicia, N. Y.; C. W. Pough, Local Chairman, Main Line, 81 Hone st., Kingston, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS. ROYAL. N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Travener, S. ft T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets ist Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. ft T., Cote de Peres, Beauport, Que., Can. No. 1 16 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets ad Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December in places designated by Gen’l Chairman, P. M. Stillman, Gen'l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen'l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 1 17, SHAMOKIN, PA.— Meets at Milton, Pa, in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15 p. m. : January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of the following months at 7:30 P- m-: March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. ft T., Quakake, Pa. No. 1 18 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville & Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen'l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. ft T., 222 Ash st., Marys- ville, Ohio. No. 1 19 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. ■ W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen'l S. & T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen'l Chairman, Ambia, Ind. ; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 123 — Division covers Minneapolis ft St. Louis Railway System. W. E. Sloan, Gen'l Chairman, 1 14 Ermina st., Albert Lea, Minn.; J. C. Sand- mier, Gen'l S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 124 — Division coveis Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys- tem. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 71 1 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. C. H. Boschen, Gen’l Chairman, Ashland, Va. ; W. T. Thomp- son, Gen’l S. & T„ Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown, Gen’l Chairman, 128 North Oakley ave., Kansas Gty, Mo.; W. J. Edwards, Gen’l S. & T., 2422 Lister ave., Kansas City, Mo. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— J. F. Kenney, Chief Tel., Alborn, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, Acting S. ft T., Kelsey, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka ft Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. ft T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 129 — Division covers Lake Shore ft Michigan Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blasdell, N. Y., and Local Chairman Eastern Division; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chairman, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. ft T., 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., and Local Chairman Franklin Division; J. T. Bearss, Sandusky, Ohio, Local Chairman Toledo Division; A. E. Snyder, Boa 27a, Ligonier, Ind., Local Chairman' Michigan Division; G. R- Smith, Rockwood, Mich., Local Chairman De troit Division; E. D. Graham, 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., Local Chairman Western Divi- sion; D. E. Royce, Rany, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division. No. 130— Division covers Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. F. Carder, Gen’l Chairman, 717 S. 4th st., Burlington, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen’l S- & T., 717 N. 10th st, La Crosse, Wis. No. 131— TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine, Chief Tel., St Henedine, Que.; A. Lagueux, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. ft T., Wilson, N. C.; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond Dis- trict, Whitakers, N. C.; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C. ; J. L. Bridgers, Local Chairman Fayetteville District Dillon, S. C.; J. H. Foy, Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, N. C.; F. T. Murray, Local Chairman Columbia and Win- ston - Salem Districts, R. F. D.., Cameron, S. C.; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charles- ton District, 155 Calhoun street Charles- ton, S. C.; W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman Savannah District Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross, Ga.; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Montgomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. W. Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman Gainesville District and Jacksonville Terminal, Palatka, Fla.; W. Brantley, Local Chairman Lakeland District Crystal River, Fla. Digitized by GoogI

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691 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S— M. D. McKeigan, Chief Tel., Leitches Creek, N. S.; S. A. Mc- Innis, S. & T., Shenacadie, C. B., N. S. No. 134, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. I. Barnard, Chief Tel., 30 Sevilla st., St. Augustine, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, S. & T., Homestead, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA. — Meets 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium, Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T., 932 Pear st., Reading, Pa. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso & Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail* way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; George Lavengood, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. System meeting held at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Gcn’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 1501 Coumbus road, Cleveland, Ohio. R. R. Reynolds, Local Chairman, 128 W. Atwood st., Galion, Ohio. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division meets on the 3d Tuesday of each month in the Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio; J. F. Justice, Local Chairman, 366 N. Grant ave., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman. St. Louis and Cairo Divisions hold joint meetings 1st Monday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Divi- sion meets in Room No. xx, 2d floor, Anthony Bldg., Muncie, Ind., on 3d Monday of each month; E. P. Jenkins, Local Chairman, 1603 E. Jackson st., Muncie, Ind. Chicago Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Local Chairman; A. J. Hornung, R. F. D. 9, Greensburg, Ind., Local Chairman Chicago and White Water Division. Michigan Division meets subject to call of the Chairman; George Lavengood, Local Chairman, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. P. & E. Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Chairman; J. E. Schlosser, Waynetown, Ind., Local Chairman. Cairo Divi- sion holds joint meetings with the St. Louis Division; B. T. McConchie, Local Chairman, Marshall, 111. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemwit, Mass.; H. F. Cook, S. & T., Charlemont, Mass. No. 140— Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkcag, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman, Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. & T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142— Division covers the Green Bay & West em Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. Wood, Gen’! Chairman, Blair, Wis. ; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. 143— Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. A. Gates, Gen’l Chairman, - Bo* 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock, Local Chairman, Petoskey, Mich. No. 144— Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, Gen’l Chairman, Bard well, Tex.; N. B. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Tomball, Tex. H. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and Lines North, Teague, Tex.; G. W. Thorpe, Local Chairman, Normangee, Tex. No. 145— Division covers the Ft. W. & D. C. Ry. System. L. S. Mentzer, Gen’l Chairman, F. W. & D. C. & W. V. Lines, Childress, Tex.; S. L. Greenwood, Local Chairman, 1st and 2d Divi- sions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Bowie, Tex.; G. H. Wheeler, Local Chairman, 3d and 4th Divisions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Channing, Tex.; A. H. Plentl, Local Chairman, W. V. Lines, Goree, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 405, Quanah, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gcn’l Chairman, Mauk, Ga. N. H. Bach, Gen’l S. & T., Manchester, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. & T., Sims, N. C. No. 148 — Division covers Grand Trunk Western Ry. System. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chairman. Marcellus, Mich.; J. W. Case, Gen’l S. & T., Otterburn, Mich. No. 15 1 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y. ; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y. ; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa., Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands, Hawes Cave, N. Y., and E. F. Lawrence, 7 High st., Oneonta, N. Y., Local Chairmen Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smith’s Basin. N. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Station, N. Y., and O. C. Benjamin, Dresden Station, N. Y., Local Chair- men Champlain Division. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H. — Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10:30 a. m. in Elk’s Hall, Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. II.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Ponernah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., in Allds st., Nashua, N. H. Digitized by Google

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692 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. «$3 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. ft T., St. Louis. Mo. No. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. Geo. Giles, Gen’l Chairman, Victoria, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. ft T., Eggleston, Vg. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Meets ad Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton, Ont. W. H. Staniland, Chief Tel., Grimsby. Ont.; E. D. Armstrong, S. ft T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. ( No. 156, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets in Rathbonc Hall, £94 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day- light meeting, 1st Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a. m. Night meeting, 3d Saturday of each month at 7:00 p. m. Chas. N. Griffin, Chief Tel., 3136 Washington at., Jamaica Plain, Bos- ton, Mass, p James Melville, S. ft T., a Kear- sarge ave., Roxbury, Boston, Mass. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular meeting ad Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban car from either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. T. or C. T. U. A. Special meeting subject to call of President. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Mian. ; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 91a South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 1st Wednesday after 3d Tuesday evening of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee. Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 88a Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. ft T., 740^ Thirty-eighth st., Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y.— Meets subject to call of the President at "The Plata,” 141st st. and Edgecomb ave., New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th at. and 8th ave.. New York City; E. Neumueller, S. & T., 126 Union st., High Bridge, New York City. RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA.— Meets at Picket Camp Hall, 307 N. 7th st., 2d Saturday night of each month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL.— Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, III. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C M. ft St. P., C. ft G. W., and I. C- Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Delaware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. ft T., 60 Second st., Freeport, HI. DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS' CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., Federation Hall. All up- to-date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brothers cordially invited to attend. C. H. Livsey, Pres.. East Point,. Ga.; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716. Atlanta, Ga-; Miss Dita May West, S- ft T., 319 E- Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets ■at Saturday and 3d Thursday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. Matters of interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, President, 6412 South Sangamon st., Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose, S. ft T., 2157 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111. D. O. R. T. CLUB (Denver O. R. T. Club)— Meets 8 p. m., 3d Thursday of each month at the Albany Hotel. AU O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized more particularly in the interest of teleg- raphers employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C. L. Cheney, President, 935 17th st., Denver, Colo.; D. O. Shoults, Secretary-Treas- urer, Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS’ CLUB — Meets 8 p. m., the 4th Wed- nesday of each month at Savoy Hotel, 9th and Central, Kansas City, Mo. John Hjalmer, President, 701 West Sixteenth st., Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, Secretary-Treasurer, 1118 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg- raphers’ Club) — Meets 8 p. m., Monday follow- ing the 3d Tuesday of each month, in Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Neb. Joseph Ackerman, President, 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jas. Freeder, S.-T., 4826 Poppleton ave., Omaba, Neb. All O. R. T. members are cor- dially invited to attend. This club is organized more particularly in the interest of telegraphers employed on all roads entering Omaha, who should make special effort to attend our meet- ings. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — V. B. Turner, President, Ewing, Ind.; E. H. Boutwell, Secretary-Treasurer, Walton, Ky. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 3 P- and 7:30 p. m. the 3d Saturday of each month at Assembly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa. M. J. Collins, President, care of C. R- l. ft P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, Secretary-Treasurer, 1429 West 12th st., Des Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 12, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and ad st.. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, Secretary-Treas- urer, 512 South 14th st.. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Digitized by LiOOQle

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693 The Railroad Telegrapher. ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB — Meets the 3d Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St. Joseph, Mo.; L. B. Ockerman, President, 423 N. 19th st., St. Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer. 609 Ham- burg ave., St. Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on sec- ond Thursday after the third Tuesday of each month at 8 o'clock p. m., at 514 Gaines st.. Little Rock. C. C. Jacklin, President, Room 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 23, Y. M. C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB — Meets 1st Saturday after 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m. at Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those connected with the C. M. & St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways, are urged to attend these meetings. W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second st., Ottumwa, Iowa; C. F. Ream, S. & T., Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. I HE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB — Meets 8 p. m. second Sunday of each month at the Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized in the interest of telegraphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines enter- *nS Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the interest of all are discussed. R. D. Stover. President, 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, S. & T., 812 West Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, President, Minco, Okla.; J. J. Nichols, Vice-President, Greenfield, Okla.; H. T. Snodgrass, Secretary-Treasurer, 1008 W. Lon- don st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pres., R. D. No. 2, Elmira, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, Sec.-Treas., Horse Heads, N. Y.; B. H. Youmans, First Vice-Pres., Gil- lett, Pa.; G. C. Lacey, Second Vice-Pres., n6pa Hospital pi., Sayre, Pa.; C. H. Nagle, Third Vice-Pres., Elmira, N. Y. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway— Thos. M. Conlin, Gen’l Chairman, 10 Prospfcct Terrace, Springfield, Mass.; L. G. Mambert, Gen’l S. & T., Box 105, Woronoco, Mass. Roston Terminal Co.— E. L. Gilley, Gen’l Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee. R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney, Gen'l Chairman, Monon, Ind. intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen'l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen’l Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad— A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y. ; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair- man, Northport, Ala. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — E. J. Manion, Gen’l Chairman, 537 Howard ave., New Haven, Conn.; M. W. Handy, Secretary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad— Y. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman. Milan, Mich.; J. R. Hefner, Secretary General Committee. Monticello, 111. Digitized by CiOOQle

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694 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MRS. E. B. SMITH President P. O. Box 716, Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. Grand Sec.-Treas. 202 x Longwood St., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. MRS. E. L. MATHIS First Vice-President • Greenfield, Tenn. MRS. H. P. BILSON Second Vice-President 1 13 Oakley Ave., Arlington, Baltimore, Md. MRS. J. J. CAMPBELL Third Vice President North Bay, Ontario, Canada. BOARD OF Miss Dita May West, Chairman, 319 E. Georgia Ave., Atlanta Ga. Mrs. J. R. Hefner, Secretary, Monticello, 111. All correspondence for The Telegrapher St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach bin MRS. J. E. BLACKFORD.. Fourth Vice-President Orland, Cal. MRS. J. B. BENHAM Fifth Vice-President Mankato, Kan. MRS. FRANK OUELLETT. . Sixth Vice-President Box 57, Tecumseh, Ontario, Can. MRS. T. M. BOYB Seventh Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. J. H. McLEAN Eighth Vice-President L’Anse, Mich. DIRECTORS. Mrs. A. Houston, Nashville, Ont., Can. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen, Centerville, S. D. Mrs. G. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. 2, O. R. T. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen, Gen’l Chairman, Centerville, S. D. ; Miss Erma Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson. N. C. Local No. 5, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs. Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Chitten- ango Station, N. Y.; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen’l S. & T., Kirksville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R. T. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gcn’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y. ; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Local No. 7, O. R. T. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Railway. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. P. C. Win- borne, Gen’l S. & T., Graham, Va. Local No. 8, O. R. T. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, 4159a Russell ave., St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. & T., Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Mrs. L. E. Crandall, Chrisney, Ind., Gen’l Chairman and Acting Secretary; Mrs. R. C. Pender, Gen’l S. & T., 429 West Sycamore st., Greensboro, N. C. Local No. 10, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more & Ohio Ry. System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrrf. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Concord Ohio; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gen’l S. & T., 2021 Longwood st., Wal- brook, Baltimore, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Ran- dall, Jr., GenT S. & T., Smith ville, Ga. Local No. 13, O. R. T. Division 62 — Covers *the Queen A Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub- ject to call. Mrs. A. B. Willison, Gen'l Chair- man, Box 85, Science Hill, Ky.; Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. Local No. 14, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. & T., Greenfield, Tenn. Local No. 15, O. R. T. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 695 Local No. 16, O. R. T. Division 44 — Meets ad Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 2224 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, 6 Grant ave., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacifis Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. W. H. Alli- son, Gcn’l Chairman, 68 Melbourne ave., , Toronto, Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. & S. A. Ry. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. & T., Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meeting subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, DeQuincey, La.; Mrs. L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. 21, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Eric.) Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair- man, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. T. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Cheirman, Calhan, Colo ; Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Minco, Okla. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Alice Loveland, Gen’l Chairman, Granite, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. & T., Cascade, Colo. Local No. 24, O. R. T. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman, Mrs. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; Mrs. Daisy Sherwood, Gen’l S. & T., Centralia, Wash. Local No. 25, O. R. T. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. Brothers. Mrs. Min- nie M. Morford, Pres. & Gen’l Chairman; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gcn’l S. & T. ; Mrs. Morris, 1st Vice-Pres.; Mrs. F. N. Stewart, 2d Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Bessie Harris, 3d Vice-Pres., and Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, 4th Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Watson, Chaperone, and Mrs. L. A. Warren, Local Sec. Digitized by CiOOQle

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Digitized by LiOOQle Wm. M. Skinner. J. b. Sebastian McGrath. J. F. Miller, Chairman. C R p COMMITTEE ON.f ARRANGEMENTS — O. R. T. CONVENTION, BALTIMORE, MD„ MAY 191*3*' Seaet»V.

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Published Monthly by the Order of Railroad Telegraphers L. W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. Entered as Second- Class Matter > December 20, 1912, at the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Aot of August 24. 1912. 11.00 Per Year. Subscription Price MAY, 1913 RIAL The Convention All hail, Baltimore! The Ninth Biennial and Nine- ‘ teenth Regular Session of the Grand Division of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers will convene in Baltimore, Md., at io a. m„ Monday, May 12th, which gather- ing gives promise of being the greatest con- vention ever held in the history of the Order. Seated in that convention will be the general chairmen of practically every organized road in the United States and Canada, most of the local chairmen and many of the general secretaries and treas- urers of divisions. More delegates have been elected to the Baltimore Convention than have been elected to any previous convention, which insures the presence of a larger attendance than has participated in the deliberations of any other Grand Division Session. The delegates present at Baltimore will repre- sent and legislate for a larger member- ship than has ever before been represented in the history of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, and will also deal with legis- lation affecting the finances of the Order, which have reached such proportions as to make the Order of Railroad Telegraphers one of the best financed institutions in the labor world. The fact that such a large number of battle-scarred veterans, those who have grown gray in the service of the Order, the heroes of many a hard fight in the interests of their constituent teleg- raphers, will participate in the deliberations of that body gives assurance that the wel- fare of the 43,000 organized railroad teleg- raphers is in safe hands, and that when the convention shall have ended its labors nothing detrimental and many things bene- ficial to the future prosperity of the Order will have been done. Probably the most important matters that will come before the convention will be

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700 The Railroad Telegrapher. resolutions dealing with future schedule negotiations, as there is a growing senti- ment that more of the time of the sessions to the Grand Division should be given to the consideration of matters directly affect- ing the working conditions of the telegra- phers and less to matters of legislation, as the laws of the Order have been found to be practical and generally to meet all re- quirements. The report of the President will show continued successes during the last two In fact, the reports of all Grand Officers will be recitations of successes and progress and will show that not a single backward step has been taken during the last two years. IMMIGRATION. ONE of the most important bills con- sidered by the Federal Congress in late years, having to do with the welfare of laboring men, was the Immi- gration Bill, which was passed by both II. li. i’EHHAM, President. years in matters of schedule negotiations and that material progress toward better working conditions, both from a working standpoint and in matters of wages, has been made. It will also show that during that period more than $2,000,000 in actual money has been added to the pay roll of the railroad telegraphers of the United States and Canada. The report of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer will show that the Order has more members than ever before in its his- tory and that it is in better condition financially. houses of Congress, but vetoed by President Taft shortly before he went out of office, on account of containing the literacy test and the recommendation of Mr. Chas. Nagel, Secretary of Commerce and Labor. When the bill, together with the Presi- dent's veto, was returned to the United States Senate and the House of Representa- tives, a very interesting and spirited dis- cussion ensued on the question “Shall the bill pass, the objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwith- standing?” in which much valuable statis- tical information on this important subject Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 701 was recorded. Probably the strongest ar- gument made in favor of the bill and its passage over the President’s veto was that delivered in the Senate by United States Senator Dillingham, of Vermont. After a general discussion of the bill and the Presi- dent’s veto in the Senate, a vote was taken upon the question of passing the bill over the President’s veto, and it carried by a vote of 72 yeas, 18 nays and 5 not voting. The question was then taken up in the House of Representatives, and after dis- cussion, a roll call was had resulting in 213 yeas, 1 14 nays, 2 answering "present” and The bill received strong support in both Houses and was recommended by an able commission after an extended investigation and carefully drawn conclusions. But I can not make up my mind to sign a bill which in its chief provision violates a principle that ought, in my opinion, to be upheld in dealing with our immigration. I refer to the literacy test. For the reasons stated in Secretary Nagel’s letter to me, I can not approve that test. I wish to call attention, in connection with this fact, to the circumstance that the L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. 52 not voting, and not having received a two-thirds majority, the motion to pass the bill over the President's veto was declared lost. , Senator Dillingham, in his able effort in behalf of the measure, said, in part : Mr. President, I observe that in the very brief message sent to Congress by the President of the United States, in which he withholds his approval of the measure under consideration, he says : I do this with great reluctance. The bill contains many valuable amendments to the present immigration law which will in- sure greater certainty in excluding undesir- able immigrants. Secretary of Commerce and Labor, in addressing the President on this subject as his adviser, does not in a single instance take up any of the questions reported by the Immigration Commission regarding the existing conditions in the Linked States — those conditions were fully set out in its reports and upon them were based the recommendations of that commission — but everything that he says in relation to such findings is in criticism of them. His letter to the President is distinguished chiefly for a failure to discuss any of those questions or to bring them to the mind of the Chief Executive. He discusses the question of the literacy test from the standpoint from

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702 The Railroad Telegrapher. which it has been discussed on the floor of the Senate that it will not tend to elevate the standard of individual immigrants who are coming to the United States. He also goes so far in his letter as to call attention to the great number of immigrants who have been admitted in the last year who are farmers, and leaves it to be inferred that they have gone to the farms of this country. Had that been so, the recommendation of the reading test would never have been made. That would have been a result which all the commissioners would have to the Atlantic division of States where the great basic industries of this country are more largely conducted. The immigrants have gone to the centers, each class and each race to the center where his class and his race most predominate. The commis- sion found that there was an oversupply of common unskilled labor in those centers and that the conditions were un-American, not elevating in any sense. They looked about for a remedy for this evil, and they state in their report, after reciting all the different remedies which had been sug- J. A. Newman, First Vicc-lVesidcnt. been glad to report ; it is a result that we have aimed at in all legislation of recent years. The act of 1907 provided for a Bu- reau of Distribution, giving almost un- limited powers to the department to insti- tute measures to divert the stream of immigration at the ports of entry and send it into the different States where land was for sale and where farm labor was in de- mand, but it has largely failed of its pur- pose. Even the Secretary does not claim that the scheme has been successful. The truth is that the immigration which has been coming into the United States in the last ten years has almost wholly gone gested, that, in their judgment the most feasible measure was the educational test, because it would exclude about one-third of those particular classes which are most a menace to the institutions of the United States; in other words, the most undesir- able classes of immigrants. Mr. President, I want to call attention to the fact that since the beginning of the Civil War we have admitted into this coun try something over 23,000,000, probably 24,000,000, of alien immigrants. The num- ber that have been received may perhaps be more fully understood when I say that thev constituted seven-tenths of the population Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 703 of the United States at the outbreak of the Civil War. Down to 1882 the largest pro- portion of all the immigration to this coun- try came from Great Britain, Ireland, Scot- land and the Scandinavian countries, Ger- many, Holland and France, all of which was of the same basic stock as that of which the population of America is so largely made up. That immigration entered into all the industries, agricultural and other- wise, of the country, so that now it has been fully assimilated, and represents one of the strongest and best elements in American citizenship. a great demand for common and unskilled labor had been created, and immigrants from southern Europe have come to engage in those particular lines of industry, and the stream of such immigration has increased year by year to a most remarkable degree. In order to plant that fact a little more firmly in the Record, I want to say that prior to 1882, what is termed the “old immi- gration,” made up of the races I have indicated, constituted 8714 per cent of all that came. Only 13 per cent of that immi- gration came from other sections of Eu- rope. Since that time, in a period of 25 T. M. Pierson, Second Vice-President. Nobody can say ought against the char- acter of that immigration. Previous to 1882 we had admitted five or six millions, and probably 75 or 80 per cent of them came from the Netherlands, France, Scandinavia, Germany, Great Britain and Ireland. The height of the w.ave of that immigra- tion was reached in 1882. Since that time the proportion coming from those countries has decreased, and the number coming from southern and southeastern Europe has been constantly increasing. That is owing to the fact that since J870, when the great manufacturing, mining and smelting indus- tries of our country had become firmly es- tablished and were rapidly expanding, and years prior to 1907, the “old immigration” from northwestern Europe decreased from 87 per cent to 20 per cent of the whole, while the immigration from southern Eu- rope increased from 13 per cent to 80 per cent of the whole. So, that at the present time substantially 80 per cent of our immi- gration is from southern and eastern Europe rather than from northwestern Europe. In this connection it should be under- stood to what sections of our country these immigrants have gone, what they have en- gaged in, and how far they have been assimilated. I find that prior to 1880, that being the census year, almost 5b per cent of

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. 'ter: % ■ •A.-'jj * 0 w'J£ju2 ffc.lU i 704 The Railroad Telegrapher. the old class settled in Central and North Central States, where the homestead act was under operation and where now in many of the States they and their descend- ants, as has been well stated here today, constitute a majority, perhaps- of the agri- cultural classes. During those years only 31 per cent, substantially one-third of it, came into the Atlantic division of States, showing that a large majority of the immi- gration entered into the development of the great West — the construction of railroads, l). Campbell, Third Vice-President. cent went into the Atlantic division of States, where the manufacturing industries are so fully developed, and of this number substantially 60 per cent were farm laborers in the countries from which they came. And yet this 82 per cent have avoided our farms and have gone to these great manufacturing centers and have taken possession of the unskilled branches of labor and receive the lowest wages of any of those who are en- gaged in the manufactures. About one- third of our present immigration is of the the opening up of farms, and the establish- ment of the mining and smelting industries. But between 1880 and 1900, instead of 56 per cent going into the Central States, only 29.3 per cent went there, and 61.9 came into the Atlantic division of States, where the manufacturing interests were more largely developed. We must remember that from 1900 to 1911, a period of about 12 years, 72 per cent of this new immigration came from southern and western Europe. Of that 72 per cent of the entire immigration, 82 per old type ; and they are almost wholly skilled laborers, and take the higher and better- paid branches of labor in the industries of the country. The change that has come about since 1882 is shown in the last census, which speaks of the old element of immigration and the new element — that is, the foreign born still living in this country — in this way : According to the last census it appears that in the ten years preceding 1910 there has been a decrease to the extent of 300,- Digitized by LiOOQle

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ooo in foreign-boi Great Britain, Ire and the Scandina' crease of those cc western Europe h S,ooo,ooo, or an in ten years. I want to remai mission investigat nities where they condition of com result of the grea during the last t< examined those where the foreij and conditions w sought to find a t turing communitj the conditions searched the cour find such an An- manufacturing se Everywhere, in

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706 The Railroad Telegrapher. they have saved from even those small earnings. In the year 1907 there was re- mitted to Europe through the immigrant banks alone $141,000,000. By “immigrant banks” I do not mean our national banks, nor savings banks, nor the express com- panies, nor money orders. I mean what they call the immigrant banks, oftentimes agents of steamship companies, whom they trust, being of their own nationality. In the year 1907, as I stated, there was re- mitted through those immigrant banks $141,000,000. That vast sum had been saved old immigration, which came in family groups, looking for a home, for the educa- tion of their children, for the general growth and development and advancement of their higher interests. Of the 955,000 alien immigrants admitted between 1899 and 1910, 69.5 per cent, almost 70 per cent of the whole, were males. Of those coming from south Italy, Russia, Bulgaria and Servia, 85 '/ per cent were males; and it is probably true of the Greeks, that there are a thousand men to one woman in this country. A. D. Thurston, Past President. in spite of the small wages they had been paid, because they have lived in this country the life that they lived in the old country. They have lived in communities, 20 in a family, with a boarding boss; they have cut their expenses to the very lowest point ; their mode of life has been far below the American standard — far below any desir- able standard. Fifty-five million dollars of that vast sum went to Austria-Hungary. $52,000,000 of it went to Italy, and $15,000,- 000 of it went to Russia. It is necessary, in order that we may understand these conditions, to know some- thing of the financial characteristics of this class of immigrants. They are unlike the What does this mean ? It means that this late immigration is not of the type that built up American States, American indus- tries, American institutions and American citizenship. It is a new type, temporary in its character, that lives under conditions which the old class would not tolerate or submit to. What about the wage earners with whom we came in contact? I have stated what a large proportion of the immigration is male, hut we also found that, despite the fact that 55 per cent of all those examined were married, three- fourths of them had left their wives in Europe. A careful computa- tion discloses the fact that substantially Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 707 86 per cent of the men that have gone into these communities in the last ten years, and are living as I have already described, are either single men or are living single lives. It is for the Congress of the United States to say whether that is a desirable immigration, particularly when it over- crowds the industries and reduces wages below a point consistent with good citizen- ship. We want every man engaged in Amer- ican industries to have a wage that will help him to become an American citizen, that will enable him to live upon an Ameri- can scale. I repeat, 86 per cent of these head tax, but such an Increase would ac- complish just that which we wish to avoid. Should we increase the head tax and make it $20, for instance, that would debar the man who wants to bring his wife and chil- dren— the man we most want, the man who intends to make a home and become one of us. If he has a wife and five children the head tax would amount to $140, which might prove prohibitive. ,So we could not accomplish the desired result in that way. We considered the various other measures that might be adopted to limit the number of immigrants of the more desirable classes. L). G. Ramsay, Past President. immigrants are cither single or living a single life. Comparing them with the old immigra- tion, we find also that only 36 per cent of the new immigration seeks naturalization, while 85 per cent, almost 86 per cent, of the men of the old immigration have sought this privilege. Having found, as the commission did, that in all of these great centers there was an overproduction of common labor, an amount of common labor that did not min- ister to the good of the community, the commission looked about to see how bes: they might limit the number of that class of immigrants coming into the United States. They considered an increase in the and, as a result, all but one of the members of the commission — Mr. Bennet dissenting — said that, in their judgment, the most feasible single method was the literacy test, not as it would affect the individual, mak- ing him a better or worse citizen by rea- son of his being able to read or write, but that the literacy test would reach those classes that constitute this great influx which has overcrowded the seats of indus- try. How will it work? This bill does not affect the citizens of Great Britain or of Ireland or of Scotland or of Scandinavia or of Germany. Only 2.6 per cent of all that have come from those countries in the re- cent years arc illiterates. Of this new

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708 The Railroad Telegrapher. immigration that has been coming in, in- cluding north Italians, where the degree of illiteracy is only between 2 and 3 per cent, to make a perfectly fair statement, 35.6 per cent are unable to read or write. So it appears this provision simply reaches this latest type of immigration and will probably reduce its numbers to the extent of one-third of those who are now coming. I might take time to say how this will apply to the different nationalities, but it is necessary to do so in detail ; it would apply in varying degrees from 20 per cent in the case of some of the nations of south- ern and eastern Europe up to 68 per cent of certain others. Of those coming in in the last ten years probably 68 per cent of the Portuguese were illiterate, and nearly 59 per cent of the Turkish. About 54 per cent of the south Italians and 48 per cent of the Roumanians were also illiterate. I will not weary the Senate by naming the different races, but will content myself with the statement that the average illit- eracy of the races that come in largest num- bers would be in the neighborhood of 41 per cent. When I say that the old immigration is entirely different and that only a fraction over 2 per cent would be rejected, it will be seen that the purpose of this bill is sim- ply to relieve the congestion in the con- gested districts of the United States where this recent immigration is mostly found, and to relieve us of that type of immigra- tion that is transient in its character and which is not at all adapted to aid in build- ing up and maintaining American institu- tions. If we apply this test to the following nations, we get this result : Including south Italians, Poles, Slavs, Slovaks, north Ital- ians and the Croatians, the average num- ber debarred would be about 33 per cent, basing this estimate upon the illiteracy of those who have been coming during the last ten years; but it is worthy of notice that this percentage is considerably lowered by including the north Italians, among whom the degree of illiteracy is only 2.6 per cent. That reminds me of a significant fact which should not pass unnoticed, viz. : That in Italy, north and south Italy, the same laws exist relating to education, but the north Italian is educated, while the south Italian is not educated. This result comes from a difference in the two races and in the environments surrounding them. Mr. President, I have thus briefly and directly tried to bring to the attention of the Senate the conditions found to exist by the immigration commission, and upon which conditions the recommendation was based that this test be adopted. It remains only to examine two or three things that were said by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor in his most remarkable letter to the President of the United States. It is a matter of common knowledge that the Secretary of Commerce and Labor has been opposed to the educational test from the beginning. I find upon consulting the newspapers that as early as January 18, 1911, in a speech made by him to the Union of the American Hebrew Congregations in New York, he used this expression : "I wish to put myself on record as un- qualifiedly opposed to a literacy test.” That was before the question was de- bated in Congress; before this bill was in- troduced; and some of the newspapers of the following day commented upon the great applause that greeted the Secretary’s effort. His letter shows that he entertains the old-time feeling, an old-time prejudice, if I may use that expression, against the writing test. My friend from Missouri (Mr. Stone) has quoted from that portion of his letter in which the Secretary criticises the pro- visions of the bill, and in which he says that if the head of a family is admitted it may also admit the children who may be illiterate. If that is deemed to be an ob- jection to the bill, I beg to call attention to the statistics I have already cited, show- ing the character of our immigration. We admitted 9,955,000 aliens in the last ten years; of these almost 70 per cent were males. Three-fourths of those coming from southern Europe left their wives at home; 86 per cent of those examined were single or lived a single life. Where is the dan- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 709 ger from illiterate children that would come with that class of immigration ? Even if children were to come unedu- cated we could take care of them. We have compulsory education established as a sys- tem in every State in the Union. Yet a great cry comes up here in the American Congress, that while we are adopting every means imaginable to build up our citizen- ship by promoting education, thus making our people intelligent, we should not close our doors to the class that do more to lower American standards than any other influ- ence that can come The whole tenor of Secretary Nagel’s letter to the President is one of pity for the immigrant. It is an argument for the foreigner without a single word concerning the standards which we have established in the United States, of which we are proud and which ought to be maintained. It does not contain a word of sympathy for the American workingman, nor give evidence of any fear regarding our institutions. He suggests to the President that the enforce- ment of this law may cost us a million dol- lars annually. I say. in reply to that, if in the judgment of the American Congress the law is required, it is not for any officer of the executive branch of the Government to offer that criticism. But suppose, for the sake of argument, that the Secretary is correct in his estimate. We arc turning a million dollars back into the treasury every year that is derived from the head tax. and which is not required in the adminis- tration of the present law. Moreover, under the provisions of this bill, we have raised the head tax from $4 to $5, which will give us an addition of $1,000,000 a year for this purpose. But that is not the worst side of the Secretary’s proposition I do not know whether he knew the fact ; if he did, he con- cealed it from the President. But in Sec tion 7 of the bill is a provision that every steamship company bringing to the United States a person who is unable to read in some language or dialect shall be fined $100 for so doing, and shall be compelled to take that person back to Europe free of charge. In view of that provision in the law, what additional work is to be laid upon his officials at the ports of entry of the United States? Years ago we applied that principle to steamship companies to prevent them from bringing those who suf- fered from contagious diseases; we have since extended the list until it covers almost every disease that can be discovered by a competent medical examination. What is the result? In a single year the medical examinations given by steamship companies at the ports of embarkation prevented the embarkation of 40,000 intended immigrants. How was it done? The steamship companies em- ployed at their own expense surgeons who gave all intended immigrants the most thor- ough medical examination, knowing that if they permitted any immigrant to come who could not successfully meet the require- ments of our law the company must take that person back to Europe and in addition pay the United States a fine of $100 for having brought such diseased person. Secretary Nagel advances another argu- ment against the bill. He does not think that the reading test should be adopted until we have exhausted the possibilities of a rational distribution of this new' immi- gration. The Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Lodge) and myself spent a great deal of time before the law of 1907 was adopted to frame and make just as strong as we could the provisions establishing a division of information, whose duty it is to promote a beneficial distribution of aliens admitted into the United States among the several States desiring immigration. If five years’ trial has failed to induce our latest type of immigrants to seek the farms, what hope have we for the future? The aliens will not go on farms. They do not come here for that purpose. You can not get them to leave those of their own nationality to lead a lonely life on a farm in an American family. They want to be with their own. I have already called attention to the fact that before 1880 553-10 per cent of the old immigration went to the North Central States and only 31 1-10 per cent to manu- facturing States, and that in 1900, while only 29 per cent w'ere going to the agri-

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710 The Railroad Telegrapher. cultural sections, 62 per cent, substantially, were coming to the manufacturing sections. It appears also that between 1900 and 1910 there has been an actual decrease of 300,000 in the foreign-born races of the old classes resident in the United States, while there has been a net increase of the newrer classes to the number of 3,200,000. The census discloses another fact bearing upon this question. Down to 1890 the for- eign born in the North Central States ex- ceeded the foreign born in the Atlantic States, but in 1910 there were 2,000,000 more foreign born in the Atlantic division of States than there were in the Central and North Central States. I do not think that I need to refer to the remarkable statement made by the Secretary as to the large number of agricultural laborers who came into this country last year. In my interruption of the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Stone) I called atten- tion to the fact which I have already demon- strated, that the great body of them came to the Atlantic States and went to the seats of our great industries, and that it can not be demonstrated that any considerable num- ber of them went to our farms. Mr. President, it is not my disposition to criticize anybody unjustly, but it seems to me a strange thing that, when both branches of the Congress of the United States have passed this bill by a large ma- jority, and when the Record shows that the literacy test was adopted in the Senate of the United States with only nine votes against it, the President of the United States should have interposed a veto based upon a letter from the head of one of his departments. If Congress is to accept this veto as a finality, it is to say that the head of any one of the executive departments of the Government may determine what the laws of the United States shall provide regard- less of the opinion of the Congress of the United States upon the subject. Mr. President. I have said all I care to on this subject. I hope I have made clear the grounds upon which the commission recommended this particular provision as a remedy for the evils which they have dis- covered. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHERS’ STRIKE. THE wireless telegraphers employed by the Marconi Company, on the Pacific Coast, went on strike on April 22d, and at the time of going to press, the strike was still on. Wesley Russell. Grand Secretary and Treasurer of the Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America, in a circular letter ad- dressed to all officers, members and friends of organized labor, recites the conditions which led up to the strike, the demands of the men, and concludes with an appeal for financial assistance in order that the strike may be continued until victory crowns their efforts. His letter follows : The wireless operators employed by the Marconi Company on the Pacific Coast have struck (April 22). They took this action only after being subjected to every indignity that an arrogant and heartless corporation, interested solely in exploiting and grinding profits out of their men, could inflict. The company flouted their demands for an increased wage, discharged their committees, refused the good offices of the San Francisco Labor Council Arbitration Committee, declined mediation to reach an amicable adjustment through a representa- tive of the United States Department of Labor, repudiated its word with its em- ployes, told the men that commercial land operators would not support them in a fight, and showed unmistakably its determination to destroy, if possible, this union of em- ployes. There was no other alternative left open but unconditional surrender or strike, and the men chose the manly course. Presi- dent Koncnkamp, who is on the ground and in personal charge, thereupon ordered the strike. These tactics have a familiar look. West- ern Union influences, we believe, are undoubtedly back of the' Marconi Company, fearing that a victory in the wireless would encourage their employes to demand more money and better working conditions. Sailors of the Pacific receive $50 per month for a nine-hour day; wireless operators $30 to $35 for second operators, and $40 to $45 per month for first operators for a twelve-hour day. They asked for $60 per month for first operator Digitized by Google

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and $50 per month for second operators on boats. At land stations $110 per month for first operator and $95 per month for second and third operators respectively. Wireless operators rank as petty officers, with all the expenses and incidentals necessary to maintain rank and a good appearance, and they are paid the wage of a Chinese stoker. The boats on the Pacific are all manned by union men, from the captain down to the deck hand. , It is not believed that a scab operator would be anxious to plant himself in such an unsympathetic environ- ment, especially for the miserable wages paid. There men need help. They should be encouraged and supported so that they may be enabled to hold out against this company until they zeiti their fight for a living wage. Every telegrapher, member and non-mem- ber, should do his part. Their victory will be our gain, their defeat our loss. You are urged to give freely and quickly to this good cause, and to work among others to the same end. All contributions should be sent to Wesley Russell, Interna- tional Secretary-Treasurer, Rooms 922-930 Motion Bldg., 440 South Dearborn St., Chicago, III., who ivill acknozvlcdgc receipt promptly. In addition, please see that every wire- less operator in your vicinity, or of your acquaintance, on land or boat stations, is advised of the situation. A STATEMENT. THIS statement of ownership and management of The Railroad Telegrapher is published in order to comply with the Postal Laws and Regu- lations: The Railroad Telegrapher is published monthy at St. Louis, Mo., by The Order of Railroad Telegraphers. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, is its Editor and Business Manager. It is owned by The Order of Railroad Telegra- phers and has issued no stock or bonds. EDITORIAL N0TE5 Ten hundred and twenty-six new mem- bers were initiated into the Order during the month of April. A new Labor Temple to cost $60,000 will be erected in Cleveland, Ohio, in the near future. The State Legislature of Pennsylvania has passed a semi-monthly pay bill for workers in that State. Affiliated unions with the American Federation of Labor paid per capita tax on 2,007,650 members for the month of March, 1913, which makes it by far the greatest federation of labor organizations in the history of the world. As a rebuke to the city officials of Jack- sonville, Fla., for their hostile attitude toward the trolleymen during the street car strike last fall, a union blacksmith has been elected mayor of that city, and the hostile elements in the City Council have been rele- gated to private life. Of the 250,000 miles of railroad in the United States, figures compiled by the In- terstate Commerce Commission show that on January 1, 1913, there were 83.949 miles operated under the block system. Of this total, 22,228 miles are automatic and 61,731 manual. This is an increase over the pre- ceding year of 7,540 miles. , An Augusta, Ga., dispatch under date of April 17th, says: “The Louisville & Nash- ville Railroad Company and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, joint lessees of the Georgia Railroad, were found guilty in the United States Court of eleven violations of the sixteen-hour law and the twenty-eight-hour law." nPjgitiaecI by! GooqI' The Railroad Telegrapher.

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it. Just as the office of Highways Comrais loner sought Mr. Carlisle, so the office of Commissioner of Labor sought Mr Mitchell The Philadelphia Record, in a recent issue, publishes the following brief and significant editorial : “It is saddening to learn from the annual report of the Presi dent of the Delaware, Lackawanna & West ern Railroad, which last year earned 33.16 per cent upon its stock, that the activities of the State and Federal Government and the demands of employes are placing a ‘heavy’ burden upon the company. Unless mands, it is dreadful to think that some dav the Lackawanna’s earnings may be seriously reduced, say to 30 per cent, or, terrible thought, even to 25 per cent. In 1912, after setting aside 20 per cent for dividends, the company still had a surplus of over $4,000. 000, largely due to its heavy profits from the transportation on anthracite coal. I ht! bill providing for pensions for in digent mothers, an administration measure. has been passed by the State Legislaturi of Ohio, and is now before the Governoi for his approval, which is assured law provides for an annual lax levy of out tenth of a mill, which is expected to create a fund each year of not less than $700,000, with which to pay the pension authorized Destitute widows, women whose husband are completely disabled, have deserted them, or are serving prison sentences, are to he ared for under the provisions of the mea ure. Juvenile courts are to be authorized pay such women $15.00 a month for a

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714 The Railroad Telegrapher. employer was informed that a strike would follow if the employe was longer employed. The employer stated the circumstances to the recalcitrant employe, who, again re- fusing to join the union, was discharged. A suit for damages and the injunction to restrain the members of the union from inducing the employer to refuse employ- ment to the plaintiff was instituted. The case was tried and the decision rendered sustained the position taken by the union men that they had a legal right to refuse to work with a non-member and urge dis- charge. A bill providing compensation for em- ployes of United States suffering injuries and occupational diseases in the course of their employment has been introduced in the United States Senate by Senator Kern of Indiana. This bill is to supplant the present law, which has numerous weak- nesses and which only embraces about one- tlu'rd of the 350,000 Federal employes, grants no relief for incapacity lasting less than fifteen days, makes no provision for medical treatment and its most liberal bene- fit grants only one year’s wages for total blindness, lifelong disability or death. The Kern bill includes all civilian employes of the Government and reduces the waiting time from fifteen days to three, and grants a liberal scale of compensation during the entire period of disability. Special provi- sion is also made for the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases in navy yards and Government workshops. Another new feature is compensation for occupa- tional diseases, such as lead poisoning. The drafting of this bill is largely the result of investigations made by the American Association for Labor Legislation. E. A. Foster. W. T. Thompson. C. H. Boschen, Gcn’t Chairman. O. R. T. GENERAL COMMITTEE— R. F. & P. and W. S. RY’S. Digitized by LiOOQle

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PERSONAL AVENTION The following liirths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. W. M. Tilley, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. E. Lewis, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. John Clissold, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. V. N. Field, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. W. Peterson, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Moffett, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. F. Withers, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. T. H. Trendtey, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. George Miller, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Harry Morse, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R. A. Root, of Selma, Cal., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. C. Locker, of Gi- rard, 111 . a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. I’. M. Keefe, of Friend- ship, Wi-., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. C. Terrill, of Hock- ing, Ohi< a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. H, Mohler, of Reece, K in., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R A. Haynes, of Sparta, 111., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. B. Dix, of Robin- son, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. I. E. Thomas, of Ter- ry, Mont., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R. A. Smith, of Wol- verine, Mich, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. J. Beede, of Mor- rice, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. O. Wille, of Clarks- ton, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. IX A. Crum, of Stude- baker, Ind., a boy To Bro. and Mrs. S. S. Hahn, of North Ritchie, 111., a girl To Bro. and Mrs. Mont Beistle, of Lib- erty, Mo., twin girl-. To Bro. and Mrs. R. C. Lyons, of Kali spell, Mont., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. R. Atwood, of Vic- toria, B. C., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Bates, of Aniery, Wis., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. V. B. Sanford, of Bremen, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. C. Fraser, of Bur- lington, Wis., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. F. W. Covnick, of Helena, Mont., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. C. Boyles, of Og- densburg, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Ed. Van Nostrand, of Jamaica, N. Y., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. M. Flippin, of Paragould, Ark., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. H. Schneider, of Rcinbeck, Iowa, a boy'. To Bro. and Mrs. R, M. Gordan, of Sterling, Mich., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. J. Schwardcrer, of Valentine, Tex., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. B. Shaw, of North Battle-ford, Sask., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Arthur Gordon, of East B 1 ranch, N. Y„ a girl. To Bro. ; and Mrs. J. W. (Jordan, of North Bay, N. Y„ a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. w. Barnhart, of Piunpv ■ille, T ex., twins (hoy and girl). The following marriages h: ivc been re- ported since the last i'sne of The T F.LEG- RAPHER : Bro. c. J . Elgas, . if Div. 76, to Miss Silvia Merritt. Bro. C. N. . Thomas, , of Div. 76, to Miss Pearl 1 farve V. Bro. J R . Watts, of Div. -7, to Miss Stella Weir. Bro. Leon Benner, of Div. 5T to Mi's Marlh; r Stearns. Bro. II. F. Brown, of Div 07. to Miss Eva M. Join IS* ill. Bro. k. J ( \ mklin. "i Di\. 4X io Mi's Mnrga rate On inn.

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716 The Railroad Telegrapher. At Peveley, Mo., Bro. S. Red ford, of Div. 31, to Miss Bertha Heiner. At Monette, Ark., Bro. V. P. Upton, of Div. 32, to Miss Laura Brown. At Belton, Ga., Bro. J. C. F. Clyatt, of Div. 59, to Miss Bessie Carlton. At Potsdam, N. Y., Bro. T. Smith, of Div. 8, to Miss G. M. Lawrence. At San Antonio, Tex., Bro. C. J. Jones, Div. 25, to Mrs. Harriet Fowler. Bro. E. K. Edmonds, of Div. 23, to Miss Vesta Haines, of McCombs, Ohio. Bro. C. L. Bush, of Div. 53, to Miss Elsie Shank, of Big Spring, Tex. At Springfield, Mo., Bro. J. A. Copening, of Div. 32, to Miss Zona Croyles. At Palestine, Tex., Bro. J. J. Burns, of Div. 25, to Miss Fannie S. Cundiff. At San Antonio, Tex., Bro. Stewart Hor- ton, of Div. 32, to Miss Maude Fry. At Williamsville, Mo., Bro. G. P. Rob- erts, of Div. 31, to Miss Bertie Gunn. At Marshfield, Wis., Bro. Anton G. Kum- beir, of Div. 76, to Miss Emma Fuleger. At Lake View, N. Y., Bro. H. L. Can- trick, of Div. 129, to Miss Laura Brick. Bro. D. E. Wolfe, of Div. 18, to Miss Florence Hackenberger, of Findlay, Ohio. At Centralia, Wash., Bro. Ira E. Barr, of Div. 7, to Miss Mabel Kelly, of Walla Walla, Wash. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. J. R. French, of Div. 32. Mother of Bro. H. T. Byrne, of Div. 7. Son of Bro. E. E. Hardie, of Div. 144. Wife of Bro. J. W. Shepardson, of Div. 20. Mother of Bro. Frank Haran, of the Grand. At Dalton City, 111., Bro. A. J. Land, of Div. 93. At Albany, Wis., Bro. H. Brockway, of Div. 23. At Thompson, Utah, Bro. R. B. Marks, of Div. 49. Grandfather of Bro. Chas. Burgin, of Div. 59. Father and mother of Bro. E. W. Hoover, of Div. 51. At McKenna, Wash., wife of Bro. D. W. Boh, of Div. 23. Father of Bro. F. C. Folkey, of Div. 29. accidentally killed. At Braymer, Mo., father of Bro. F. E. Perry, of Div. 23. At Spring Valley, Minn., Bro. Merton M. Kellogg, of Div. 23. At Silver Lake, Kan., wife of Bro. Chas. Alexander, of Div. 6. At Woonsocket, R. I., sister of Sister R. M. Barry, of Div. 35. At Oyster Bay, N. Y., father of Bro. A. L. Marsh, of Div. 44. E. H. Williams, (Deceased), Member Div. No. 14. At Wurtsboro, N. Y., daughter of Bro. C. A. Pierce, of Div. 20. Bro. G. W. Thomas, of Div. 138, drowned during the recent flood. At Princeton, 111., grandmother of Bro. C. M. Salander, of Div. 130. At Black River Falls, Wis., mother of Bro. E. O. Allen, of Div. 4. At Jamestown, Ohio, mother of Bro. Jesse McFarland, of 'Div. 138. At Wigwam, Colo., infant daughter of Bro. H.-E. Happy, of Div. 49. Father of Bro. W. E. Peck, of Div. 53, and Bro. B. W. Peck, of Div. 148. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 717 At Chapman, Neb., father of Bro. Frank Ritter, of Div. 6, accidentally killed. At Kennerdell, Pa., mother of Sister and Bro. V. D. and C. A. A. Snyder, of Div. 17. The bereaved relatives have the sym- pathy of all. WANTED. Present address of G. F. Fernald. J. H. Fernald, 20 Franklin St., Wakefield, Mass. Present whereabouts of Operator George Terry, signed “UO” when working for the I. & G. N. James Terry, Passenger Conductor, Mart, Tex. Present address of Jerome Bostick, last heard from in Wilcox, Ariz. “B,” if you see this, write me at once ; very important. J. E. Swenson, Beaumont, Tex. Present address of C. B. Crimm, last heard of worked on the Western Maryland in 1907. “CB,” if you see this, write me. P. Morgan, Care Dispatcher’s Office C. N. Ry., Edmonton, Alta. Present address of W. A. Morgan, last heard of working for the M. K. & T. at Tulsa, Okla. Anyone knowing his where- abouts, kindly communicate with R. H. Hays, Tallahassee, Ala. Present address of Kyle M. Akers, for- merly conductor on Union Pacific at Raw- lins, Wyo. Last heard from was working on police force at San Barnardino, Cal. A. A. Akers, Black Buttes, Wyo. Present address of John G. Tankersley, last heard of in the summer of 1910. work- ing for some road in New Mexico. Was in bad health. Anyone know'ing his where- abouts, please write me. Walter Wilson, Bremen, Kan. Present address of Fred L. Tokelson, last seen in 1905, on a freight train headed for Joliet, 111. He is about 5 feet 7 inches tall, dark hair, blue eyes, now about 23 years old. Usually works as cook or waiter in a restaurant. Sometimes goes by the name of Fred Lovin. Any information as to his whereabouts will be appreciated by me. J. L. Lovin, Rockdale, Tex. Present address of Z. Sherwood, left Montevallo, Ala., in spring of 1911. to visit his people in Ohio, leaving his trunk in depot. Trunk is still here. Anyone know- ing his whereabouts, please write. J. W. F. Garner, Montevallo, Ala. Present address of John E. Nusbaum. Worked as operator in Oakes, N. D., in 1906. Last heard of in Grand Forks or John E. Nusbaum. Fargo, N. D., in the spring of 1908. Any- one knowing his whereabouts will confer a favor by communicating with me. R. C. Heath, Abernathy, Tex. Present address of Kirk Cannon, last heard of was agent on Wabash Ry., near Decatur, 111. ; also address of E. Carter, last heard of in Texas with C. R. I. & G. Boys, if you see this, write me. care C. P. R„ Outlook, Sask., Can. •,,, T M. W. Lowry. Present address of W. H. Herr, worked for C. M. & P. S. at Miles City relay office, in August, 1912. Last heard of working in general office M. &. O. at St. Louis, Mo.,

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718 The Railroad Telegrapher. in December, 1912. Important news for you. W. C. Cole, Care G. T. Ry., Dispatcher's Office, Durand, Mich. Present address of E. N. Lundell. When last heard from, a year and a half ago, he was in the State of Washington. Anyone knowing his whereabouts, kindly communi- cate with his sister, Miss Alma Lundell, Rox 145, Cambridge, Minn. Information concerning the whereabouts of Taylor West, operator, last heard of working for Mexican International Ry. at Monclova, Chio, Mex. His sister is anx- ious to locate him. Anyone knowing bis address, kindly communicate with L. H. Pritchett, Separ, N. M. J. K. French. 1). K. Robinson. “Flooded,” K. & M. Ry., Brosia, \V. Ya. Information concerning Mr. R. II. Potter, who left Hutchinson, Kan., Sept. 22, 1912, and was last beard from at Kansas City, Mo., September 25th. Description: 6 feet 3 inches tall, weight 167 pounds, dark brown hair, curly; bald, light-blue eyes, smooth scar on forehead, sandy, stubby mustache, white even teeth, fair complex- ion. Section foreman for many years; supposed to be deranged. Write or wire me at my expense, II. J. Mom, eh. Gril l Secy & Trcas. Div. .31, 401 Star R!dg.. St. Louis, Mo. Present address of II. J. Easton, hist heard of at Kansas City. Mo. Understand lie left for Salt Dike City, Utah. Prob- ably working for some railroad or tele- graph company as telegrapher, train dis- patcher or agent. Ernest C. Easton. Iona, Sta., Ont., Canada. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 1237s, Cert. 954, Div. 2, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 3980, Cert. 2823, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 8297, Cert. 1456, Div. 8, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 25280, Cert. 2844, Div. 130, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 11513, Cert. 2224, Div. 33, for term ending June 30. 1913. Card No. 2905. Cert. 99, Div. 123, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 17868, Cert, mo, Div. 132, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 11525, Cert. 1511, Div. 32, for term ending June 30. 1913. Card No. 33932, Cert. 2390, Div. 93, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 24286, Cert. 3295, Grand Div., for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 18673, Cert. 828, Div. 23. for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 17894, Cert. 1817, Div. 132, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 30564, Cert. 19(18, Div. 17, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 21492, Cert. 391. Div. 41, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 27278, Cert. 213, Div. 89, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 26809, Cert. 227. Div. 39. for term ending June 30. 1913. Card No. 10474, Cert. 2910, Div. 23. for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 27014, Cert. 2363, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 8444, Cert. 240, Div. 70, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 6461, Cert. 1975, Div. 126, for term ending June 30. 1913. Card No. 5772. Cert.. 909, Div. 43, for term ending June 30. 1913. Card No. 35615, Cert. 1465, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 18892, Cert. 239, Div. 25, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 32808. Cert. 2523. Div. 59 for term ending June 30, 1913. Digitized by Google

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Mrs. E. B. Smith, President Ladies’ Auxiliary to 0. R. T. This, May-time, marks the fourth birth- day of the Auxiliary. Its growth has been astounding, and it has weathered the storms in its making, so well, that the next two years will undoubtedly bring about still more activity among the railroad teleg- raphers and their families, in order that when the Auxiliary celebrates its sixth birthday there will not be a road in the United States or in Canada but that has its motherly and sisterly •women, whose mother-nature has been touched by the growing need of such work among the craft and the families of the craft. Another two years should mark the time when every fireside of a railroad telegra- pher will not be complete without The Telegrapher laying on the center-table with the family bible; for the one means spiritual education and uplift, while the Another two years should find an altar to unionism budded round about the hearth- stone of every home where a telegrapher resides, bttilded there by either the wife, mother, daughter or sister. Another two years should mark the working of relief committees on every sec- tion of road, where the O. R. T. exists, coming from its Auxiliary, composed of THE AUXILIARY. By Mrs. E. B. Smith, President. THIS, May-time, again marks the end- ing of two more years in the Aux- iliary history ; two years in which much has been accomplished, much has been learned, and much benefit derived from the experiences of our undertakings. Auxiliary. other means physical and mental education.

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720 The Railroad Telegrapher. Another two years should mark the time when social events are given by the Ladies’ Auxiliary at intervals over the entire sys- tems of roads where the O. R. T. exists. Another two years should mark the time when the railroad telegrapher and his family may look forward to at least a semi-annual event where all their families will congregate, get acquainted, and feel the fraternal tie that binds them so closely together. Let everyone return to their respective divisions from this convention with a set I shall not again accept the presidency of the Auxiliary, on account of my failing health, and I am sure the Baltimore Con- vention will choose well and wisely some- one to steer this great ship into many more successful years. I shall always be glad to render any help or assistance which I can within my power, as long as I am al- lowed to live. In parting, let me say, my work among you has been pleasant. On account of my extremely poor health the past year I have been unable to accomplish those things Mrs. Florence P. Pierce. (irantl Secretary and Treasurer Ladies’ Auxiliary to O. K. T. purpose to start the Auxiliary to going on their division, if only in a small way — it will grow — one can not expect anything to grow- without first giving it an opportunity to grow. Let everyone at home who was not fortunate enough to attend this convention firmly resolve that upon the return of their delegates from the Baltimore Convention that they will immediately commence to assist him in getting the ladies of the teleg- raphers’ families together, and get them started in this great work on every division of road in the United States and Canada which I would have liked; however, 1 feel that I have done the best I could with the strength which I had. I leave you feeling a happiness that I was able to start this great work four years ago in Atlanta, a work which had been my ambition for many years past. It is gratify- ing to see its growth, and the splendid future which is held out to this noble organization. In closing, let me say that I shall at all times be glad to hear from the members and officers of both the O. R. T. and the L A., as I feel very near to you all. You Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 721 shall always find. me with an O. R. T. card, and its “partner in life,” the L. A. card, whether I am working at the trade or not. With my best wishes for all, I am Fraternally, Mrs. E. B. Smith, President. Local No. 15. Since last August the Auxiliary has been steadily gaining new members, through the untiring efforts of our general secretary and treasurer. Our local officers have been elected and are having the pleasure of see- ing what united effort can do. be held in the near future. We hope we will have the pleasure to greet you at this event. Cert. 40. Long Island Ry., Local No. 16. Not having seen anything from this local in a long while, will try to write a few notes for the May issue. Our regular meeting for the month of April was held Saturday, the 12th, and proved a success, as a large number of the sisters were pres- ent, and after the regular meeting we enter- tained the brothers of Division 44. and served refreshments, and were especially Mrs. E. L. Mathis, First Vice-President Ladies* Auxiliary to O. R. T. The monthly meetings held at the homes of Auxiliary members, are indeed a success, and one need only attend them to acquire a taste for more. The brothers, I believe, wish to give a testimonial along this line. They are in- vited to come to our meeting, and do so apparently with pleasure. I have even heard that they discuss the program and menu at their meetings. Come as often as you like, brothers, and bring others with you. The ticket of admission reads in this manner, “Try and send or bring a new ap- plication for membership to the Auxiliary.” Come, let us bid you welcome. We have plans on foot for a Strawberry Festival, to glad to see Bro. Linn, of New York Divi- sion 26, as he enjoyed the sisters’ pastry cooking so much that he placed Mrs. Linn’s application in the hands of our popular secretary and treasurer. Sister Shields. We wish that more of the brothers would send in the names of their wives, sisters and mothers, as we have a nice local and a large amount in the treasury, and you could not find a better set of officers, which was vouched for at our last meeting, when a specially-made, solid-gold emblem pin was presented to our worthy chairman, Sister Hilley, for her work in the chair, as she has been in the chair ever since we were organized. Also the application of Sister

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722 The Railroad Telegrapher. Hesbach, of Division 44, was favorably acted upon. Let the good work go on. Several of the sisters visited Sister Ellen Van Nostrand, on her eighty-first birthday. Mrs. H. P. Bilson, Second Vice-President Ladies’ Auxiliary to O. R. T. on March 17th. Sister Van Nostrand has the honor of being the oldest member of the organization, as well as being a charter member of the Grand Division. We all wish her many happy returns of the day. We all missed the smiling face of Sister Powers at our last meeting, as we can not remember when Sister Powers was absent before. Sister Martin was detained home on ac- count of the illness of Bro. Martin, of Division 44, and we all hope for his speedy recovery, and that Sister Martin will be with us next meeting. At this writing we expect to have a large delegation at the Baltimore convention, as Sisters llilley, Powers, Filby and Heller will attend to represent the “Banner Divi- sion of the East." In June we expect to have our annual anniversary in conjunction with Division 44, as last year it proved a large success, and this year we hope to eclipse anything of former years, and hope that all the sis- ters will attend our next meeting to help arrange this blue-ribbon affair. It certainly seems that more of the sis- ters could attend the meeting, when Sister Gaffney, who has been very sick, was pres- ent. We are all glad to have her with us again, and hope that she will come often. We were glad to have Sister Shields with us again at our last meeting, as she was absent in March on account of being sick with the grippe. This was the first meeting Sister Shields has missed since the local was instituted. Sister Edith Burke spent several days in Patchogue recently, reporting a lovely time. She is receiving congratulations. We won- der why? Div. Cor. Jamaica, N. Y., April 11, 1913. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call to His heavenly home the beloved father of our brother, A. L. Marsh ; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Local No. 16, of the Mrs. J. J. Campbell, Third Vice-President Ladies' Auxiliary to O. R. T. Order of Railroad Telegraphers, Local Di- vision No. 44, extend to our Bro. and Sis- ter Marsh our heartfelt sympathy in their hour of grief, and commend them for Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 723 guidance and strength to an all-wise Ruler ; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolu- tions be spread upon the minutes of this Mrs. T. M. Boyd, Seventh Vice-President Ladies' Auxiliary to O. R. T. division, a copy forwarded to our bereaved brother and a copy sent to The Railroad Telecrapher for publication. Mrs. J. E. Shields, Miss E. Decker, Mrs. J. L. Martin, Committee. Southern Pacific Ry., Local No. 18. We will soon begin another period in the history of our organization as the Second Biennial Session of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers will lie convened in the city of Baltimore, Md . al the Emerson Tower Building, corner of Lombard and Eutaw streets, on the second Monday of May, 1913. The Auxiliary office was opened in Sis- ter Pierce’s home, at 2021 Longwood street, in beautiful Walbrook, where she will be delighted to meet the sisters who attend the convention. The purpose of the Ladies’ Auxiliary is to unite the relatives of all delegates and Grand Officers in bonds of sympathy and friendship, to give opportunity for more intimate acquaintances and furnish occa- sion for social recreation during the session of the Grand Division of the O. R. T., and judging from the steady growth of the Auxiliary during the past few months, the attendance at the present session will be very large. The increased interest being taken by the O. R. T. brothers in all sec- tions of the country has been very gratify- ing to everyone. The men are just begin- ning to realize the good of the Auxiliary and the benefit it will continue to be to the Order. Mrs. E. Mulvihill, General Chairman. Colorado Midland Ry., Local No. 23. Our first meeting was held at Cascade, Tuesday evening, April 17th, and while the meeting was but a short one on account of our train being late, everyone enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent. A five- course dinner was served by Sisters Gard- ner and Potts, of Cascade, and I am una- ble to express in words the goodness of everything. Temporary arrangements were Miss Dita Mav West, Chairman Board of Directors Ladies’ Auxiliary to O. R. T. made for putting together our “log cabin’’ quilt, and we hope to have it ready for its sale in a short time.

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724 The Railroad Telegrapher. All regretted very much not having Sis- ters Cooke, Sipes and Colson with us, as well as Mrs. Coldiron, who expected to be with us with an application, but was prc- Mrs. J. R. Hefner, Secretary Board of Directors Ladies' Auxiliary to O. R. T. vented from being present on account of illness of Baby Coldiron. We are very sorry to learn that Sister Sipes is still on the sick list. Sister Fritz is spending a few days with Sister Leary at Sellar. Sister Loveland remained a few days at Cascade with Sisters Gardner and Potts before returning home. Sister Collier desires that our next meet- ing be with her at Arkansas Junction. Let us hope that all can be with us at that time. Sister Loveland also highly recommends Granite for our next meeting place. Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen. Sec. and Treas. Pennsylvania Railway Lines East of Pittsburg. Our April meeting was held Wednesday afternoon, April 16th, at Sister Thomp- son’s house. The weather was so bad that only a few of the true-blue variety showed up. There is possibly some excuse for the others not being on hand. Sister Maurer braved the elements and arrived on time, and we were pleased to have her present. On account of the slim attendance there was very little to be done, and on account of the convention this month there will be no meeting in May. We had extended a special invitation to a number of ladies, and we were sorry that the weather was so bad, as we had surely expected some of them, at least, to be present. About 4 p. m. it cleared up, and from then on it was a fine day, but that was too late. We. wish to request all the men who have wives or daughters to make an effort to get them to join us. The cost is not much and they will enjoy it after they once get interested. The way to do this is to send in their applications, with the initiation fee and dues for the present term, and hand them the card, and they will do the rest. We see no reason why you could not do this for us. Anyone wishing any information or ap- plication blanks can secure them by writ- Mrs. N. C. Paulson, Member Hoard of Directors Ladies' Auxiliary to o. r. r. ing to the secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Pitman, N. J. Send applica- tions and money to her. This applies to the whole system. Sally Ann. Digitized by Google

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cellamyI Written • for The Railroad Telegrapher. BACKWARDS. uo AY, Mr. Oprater, what would yu’ charge to teach me to telegraft ?” Mr. Win. A. Brandon, agent at the little station at Greeudale, after adding up a column of figures in the cash book on which he had been working for the past hour, glanced up at the small ticket window to locate the source of the above question, put to him in a faltering voice. At first glance there was no one to be seen, the questioner apparently deciding that the agent was too busy to attend to such mat- ters at present, had departed, but looking through the slatted partition between the office and waiting room, he beheld an over- grown boy of the countrified type standing by the heat reddened stove, his large, rough hands extending from coat sleeves two inches too short, w'ere held towards the stove, not especially for warmth, but rather to have something to do to relieve his em- barrassment. He was probably five feet six, his face freckled to the extreme, a bright red ’kerchief tied in a large knot around his long neck, and his rough suit of clothes looked as though they might have fit two or three years before, but now sadly outgrown. Stepping to the ticket window Brandon inquired: "Were you speaking to me a minute ago, boy?’’ At this the boy glanced around to see if there were any other persons in the waiting room in order to satisfy himself that it was he to whom the agent was speaking, and being convinced that he was the sole occu- pant of the room, he plucked up courage, stepped to the ticket window and with the same faltered voice answered: "I wuz askin’ yu’ what yu’ would charge to teach me to telegraft, or whatever you call hit handlin' them tlier tickin’ things over thar in the bay winder.” “Well,” replied the agent, “I do hot know • that I have time to spare from my work to take in students at present, but what is your reason for wanting to learn telegraphy?” “Hits this way,” replied Jhe lad, "me’n pa’s been working hard all summer and now bein’ the farm work’s ’bout done, I jist F. A. Parent, Delegate Div. Nn. i. got an idee that I would like ter learn somethin’ else ’sides farmin’, gits orful old. jist plow and harri’, rake and hoe, milk and feed day in and day out and I'm gettin’ darn tired o’ hit. Say,” he broke in afresh, “I fergot to interduce myself. My name he’s George Washington Spindleton. My uncle on ilia’s side of the house, Jim Ram- sey, was justice of ther peace for nigh outer two years, and pa’s brother Mike was Digitized

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726 The Railroad Telegrapher. deacon in the Shiloh church till he drunk too much hard cider one day about a year ago, and they throwed him outen the church, but' he’s all right jist ther same.” T. Barlow, Delegate Div. No. i. At this juncture, George, thinking that he had said enough to convey his wants, and also given enough of his ancestral his- tory to receive the good opinion of the lis- tening agent, stopped his speech and stepped towards the waiting room door, apparently thinking he had better get out before he was thrown out, but instead of going outside, he merely opened the door, emptied his mouth of the tobacco juice which had been accumulating while he had been making his introductory speech, and going back to the ticket window, awaited the answer to his question. "I have very little time to spare to teach telegraphy,” replied the agent, “and further the superintendent does not allow us to have students around the office without his permission. Why don’t you try something else; this agent’s work is not what it’s cracked up to be, and there are other pro- fessions that pay a great deal more money. Why don’t you make a lawyer, a doctor or something like that out of yourself?” “No,” put in the lad, “I hain’t got thu money to go away to school and don’t think pa would let me no how, but think he would stand for this telegraft business if I could learn right here at home.” Now Brandon had had just such requests several times from boys looking for a soft snap, had tried two or three of them and as they had been more trouble than good, he had fired them out bodily and since then had enjoyed being rid of the task of answering the many foolish questions that the would-be telegraphers had been asking him ; in this case he decided that the afore- mentioned George Washington Spindleton would be the limit in this respect. “I would like to help you out if I could,” said Brandon, “but can’t see my way clear to do it, can't afford to risk my job by having students around and think the best thing for you to do is to go back to the farm work and save enough money to take you to some city school and learn a good profession of some kind; there are plenty of good trades besides railroading that are far more easy to learn.” W. M. Middleton, Delegate Div. No. i. At this the lad’s face fell and he shambled out of the waiting room the picture of dejection. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 727 The waiting room door had hardly closed behind the boy when a bright idea flashed into Brandon’s fertile brain and raising the window, he called the boy back, and trying R. L. Harrop, Delegate Div. No. i. to keep a mischievous smile from his face, said to him : "I may be able to help you out yet. If you can get some boy friend to go in with you and put up a short line from your house to his I have a couple of sets of instruments here which I will let you have for $5.00 and in this way you could learn yourselves. I bought the instruments about two years ago with the intention of teaching my wife, but she has her hands full now with our year-old son and they will be just the thing for you.” This idea seemed to liven up the spirits of George and with “That’s a purty good idee ; I’ll go right now and get the wire from the store if they got hit, and I’ll be back here next Saturday with that $5 00, for I think. I kin get hit frum Pa for the calf of mine he soold last week,” and away he went, leaving Brandon standing at the window laughing till his sides hurt. The following Saturday the country boy again showed up at the station and flash- ing a $5.00 bill at the agent, exclaimed: "I got ther money and want them ther tickers to take home with me; we got the wire strung ’tween our house and Jake Burns’ about a half mile away, we put hit on the tops of the fence posts, but guess that will be all right.” Brandon scratched his head for a moment, having almost forgotten the in- cident of the previous Saturday, but upon glancing a second time at the face in the ticket window, his face lit up with a smile and with : “You sure are a plucky lad,” he went to the shelf at the other end of the office and taking two sets of instruments down he wrapped them in strong paper and handed the package to the anxious boy. He received in return the $5.00 bill, thinking he had made a good sale for the two sets had only cost him $3.50. “Now, George,” he continued, “I will write you an alphabet and then you and your chum can get down to business.” So saying he took a letter head from his desk, wrote the alphabet plainly so there would be no mis- take, handed it to the waiting lad and ex- plained to him the mystery of the dots and G., M. McGuire, Delegate Div. No. i. dashes, how to connect up his instruments and so forth, but in the meantime it was a great effort to keep from roaring with

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728 The Railroad Telegrapher. laughter at the idea which had flashed into his mind the Saturday before. The country boy in high glee grabbed the precious package and thanking the genial Geo. E. McTaggart. Alternate Div. No. x. agent to the best of his ability, departed and was not seen around the station for several weeks. Finally one afternoon Brandon noticed young Spindleton standing at the ticket window, earnestly listening with a per- plexed manner at the constant ticking of the instruments, apparently making no sense out of the dots and dashes as they were being sent. “Well,” inquired Brandon, "how are you getting along with railroad work by this time?” “All right, I guess,” replied the boy, “me and Jake practices most every night after we get our day’s work done, but them ticks on your wires don’t sound zactly like the ones we make.” “Here now,” advised Brandon, “you must’nt expect to learn in such a short time; it sometimes takes a man a year to learn even to copy slow from the wires, and a year or so after that to make a good telegrapher out of himself, so keep digging and you ' will come out all right after a while.” Thus encouraged, George shambled off with a determination plainly written on his face to do or die in the attempt. The long winter months dragged slowly by, and spring came in all its glory. The grass was peeping up through the barely- thawed-out ground, the trees were begin- ning to bud and things in general were tak- ing on new life. Agent Brandon was busy with his office work and also taking care of a fine bunch of prize poultry which he expected to make a little extra money on the coming summer. It was the first day of May and as he sat at his desk in the little office up to his ears in work, getting his report for the month just past in shape to be mailed to the auditor’s office, he heard a faint pecking on the ticket window. Not wishing to be bothered on account of hav- ing just one short hour to get the reports finished up for mailing on the afternoon train, he took slight notice of the pecking, M. R. Brewer, Alternate Div. No. t. not even sparing a glance at the window until lie heard it again. Still keeping his eyes on the work before him he took

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 729 special notice of the seemingly regularity of the pecks — peck, peck, peck, peck — Pause, peck, another pause, peck, pause, peck, these last two little harder than the others F. A. Malcolm, Alternate Div. No. I. — peck, small pause, then peck again. Still absorbed in his work, he did not yet glance at the window, finally the pecking was re- .sumed again with the same regularity ' as before. He tried to figure out what the pecking meant, when th^ thought flashed through his mind that some wandering operator had happened along and was trying to play a joke on him. Going over the pecks again in his mind, he figured out, four pecks, evidently meaning dots in telegraphy, stood for the letter “h,” next was one dot, that’s “e,” next were two pecks a little harder than the others, evidently, meant for dashes, short dash “t,” long dash “1.” “Well,” he mused, “guess he means those for “l's,” then there was- two dots with short pause between, he means that for dot, space, dot, that’s *‘o,” spelling over the letters again his eye twinkled as he made out the word, “Hello.” ‘ When a man works at a station for sev- eral months Without seeing other operators, a brother of the craft is always a welcome visitor "and Brandon was no exception to the rule, but after sealing the envelope containing the last report and wheeling around in his chair expecting to look into the face of a stranger, he beheld the smil- ing face of, George Washington Spindleton. “Did I make’r right,” asked George. Hardly able to believe his eyes and ears Brandon stepped over to the window and exclaimed : “Of course you did, you must be getting along pretty well. Where have you been keeping yourself all these months?” “I’ve been orful busy,” returned George, “helping pa clear up some new land and takin’ keer of 'bout thirty head of hogs and some sheep and cattle. Me and Jake talks on our wire every night, thugh ma makes me go to bed, so I haint had time to get to town 'cept on Sunday and then didn’t want to bother you ’cause thunk after a feller works 'round an office all week, he wouldn’t like bein’ bothered on Sunday, but Thos. Kiley, Delegate Div. No. 2. I got such a hankerin’ to hear some real railroad tickin’ that I jist had to stop a min- ute or two today.”

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730 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Come in a while,” invited Brandon, "and maybe you can hear some news on the wires.” C. A. Patterson, Delegate Div. No. 2. Feeling honored by being allowed in the office, George walked through the door held open for him by Brandon, and going to the telegraph table sat down and listened in- tently to the ticking of the instruments. After a while he glanced around at Bran- don and heaving a long sigh, exclaimed : “Guess I’m not good 'nuff yit; I can’t make head ner tails out o’ these here fellers’ talkin’." With an effort, Brandon restrained his desire to laugh outright, but with a sober face, he stepped over to the switch board, cut out one of the wires, placed two car seals from one post of the relay to the other, thus making a local or short circuit in that one office, he sat down at the table and made each letter in the alphabet, ask- ing George as he made each letter what it was. With unexpected promptness George named the letters as they were made, only faltering on a few of the hardest. “Now, George,” said Brandon in a fatherly manner, “the way they send on the main line wires here is just a little too fast for you ; all you need is a little more practice. I think by the time another win- ter rolls around, you ought to be good enough to hit the chief for a job.” Highly elated over the praise given him by Brandon, the would-be “operator” left the office and went back to his farm work and to the nightly practices with his chum, Jake. * * * “Say, Mack,” broke in Stephens, the first trick dispatcher to the chief, as he bustled into the latter’s office one morning in the early fall, “I have received no “OS” -(mean- ing train report) from Greendale this morning and it’s now 10:30 and Nos. 3 and 18 both on time, and three drags have passed there; that man Brandon is un- usually prompt with his “OS’s;” there must be something wrong down there.” “All right,” answered W. W. McDonald, the chief, always called Mack for short by the dispatchers. “If he don’t show up pretty E. P. Marion, Delegate Div. No. 2. soon, better have some train stop there and see what’s doin’.” Stephens went back to his table, but in probably fifteen minutes he disturbed the

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 731 chief again with "Say, Mack, have you opened up any new offices on my district in the last day or two?” L. T. Murdaugh, Delegate Div. No. 2. “None that I know of,” answered Mack. "Why?” “Seems to be something wrong on my wire this morning,” returned Stephens. “There’s that man not showing up at Green- dale and now there is a guy butting in every now and then saying “OS, WA,” and then a lot of stuff I can’t make anything out of. Thought there might have been an office opened up down at the gravel pit at Waycross.” “You’re not feeling well this morning, Steve,” said the chief. “Maybe you better let us call another man and you take a few days’ rest.” “Oh, say,” laughed Stephens, “There’s nothing wrong with me; come in here and listen to this wire a few minutes.” By this time the other two dispatchers in the office had caught the drift of the con- versation and in a few moments the entire force was leaning over Stephens’ train sheet listening for “WA” to show up again. Some thirty minutes passed with nothing but the usual routine of reports from the operators as the trains passed their stations, when finally a faltering clicking came over the wire, “OS, WA, ao, 44, vy, 1184 nm, wa.” "Now, Mack,” blurted out Stephens, “What do you make out of that?” “It’s German to me,” answered the chief, “tell him to do it again.” At this Stephens opened his key and called "WA” several times, but no answer. When hopes had almost been given up, the same faltering hand sent back “I, WA.” “Where are you and what kind of ‘dope’ is that you are giving us,” sent back Stephens. To this he received no reply, and try as he might he was unable to get any satisfaction, only a mixed-up mess of dots and dashes which no one in the office could make anything of, and going back to their several places they decided that it was simply some student practicing on the wire while the operator had absented himself from the office. In a few minutes the chief, stepping to the door between his own office and that of the dispatcher’s, inquired of Stephens if No. 88 picked up the empty stock car at Green- dale for loading at Milltown. O. P. Mullin, Delegate Div. No. 2. “Can’t say,” snapped Steve, who with the queer happenings of the morning had lost some of his usual good humor, “I haven’t

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732 The Railroad Telegrapher. been able to raise Greendale yet, but have told Extra 1640 north to stop there and see what the trouble is — here’s ‘X’ tower F. I. Stanbekry, Delegate Div. No. 2. next office north, now, maybe he has a message from the 1640,” and answering the call from “X” he copied the following mes- sage : “To W. W. M., ‘D.’ New man at Green- dale ; says agent is sick and he is working in his place ; says everything all right there, and that agent will be back to work to- morrow. ‘Signed. Reed, Exa. 1640 North.” “Well,” spoke up the chief, “everything is evidently not O. K. at Greendale as he re- ports, but guess we will have to do without that station for today and see what Bran- don has to say in the morning,’’ and as far as the train sheet was concerned, Green- dale was not on the line for the balance of the day, but every now and then that crazy operator, as Stephens had dubbed him, broke in on the wire with a lot of stuff that no one could read and if the now vexed dispatcher could have had his wish, all the students in the country would have mys- teriously disappeared. Just before going off duty in the afternoon he walked into the chiefs office and dropped the following message, or whatever it might be called, on the chief’s desk : “Thece is n mna hece gnats to lonu n rac rattle to rhirnwo bin viwrceek nau rr Z g tomoccog siw gnv.” “Some more of the crazy dope, is it?” laughed Mack. “Oh, well, let it go. I rather think when Brandon comes to work in the morning we will find out something about that business.” and with this the mat- ter was dropped for the time being. At 8:30 the next morning when the jovial Mr. Mack arrived at the office he was met by Stephens with “Well, we still got the crazy ‘op’ and no man at Greendale. Guess you better arrange to send a man down there to work until Brandon is able to be on duty again,” and on the next train south an extra operator was started to Green- dale with instructions to take charge of the office and report particulars relative to the regular agent's sickness and also as to the man who was supposed to be filling in the day before. E. W. Meyer, Alternate Div. No. a. In the course of an hour or so the new man showed up at Greendale, saying: “To ‘D,’ GN.” Stephens, with great curiosity • - Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 733 as to the outcome of the happenings of the day before, answered : “I, ‘D.’ ” “Say” sent “GN,” “found a young man down here working like a trooper around A. C. Lampe, Alternate Div. No. a. the office, and everything in good shape, but when he sends on the wire he seems to send exactly backwards. I sat him down at the table and asked him to make a ‘C,’ and he made an ‘R.’ I told him to make a ‘V’ and he shoots a ‘B’ at me, makes a ‘W’ for a -G,’ an ‘N’ for an ‘A.’ I told him I had been sent to take charge of the station, and after I had intimated to him that he sent wrong, he said that was the way he learned, and muttering something about Gosh darn that ‘Brandon,’ he left the office and haven’t seen him since. The postmaster tells me that Brandon is very sick with high fever and liable to be off for two or three weeks; is so bad that he does not recognize mem- bers of his own family.” Nothing more was heard around the dis- patcher’s office about the crazy operator until some three weeks after, when Brandon, having recovered from his illness, wrote the chief a lengthy letter, owning up to a prac- tical joke which he had played on a country boy. In explaining the occurrence, Bran- don stated that the boy had wanted to learn telegraphy, and not desiring to have him around the office he had sold him a set of instruments and wrote the alphabet for him, but his joking disposition getting the upper hand of him, he wrote the letters backwards as far as possible, thinking what a great joke it would be for the boy to learn backwards, his idea being that the lad would soon get discouraged and go back to his farm work satisfied. A few months after he found out that the boy was still pegging away at his telegraphy and actually making good progress, and while he saw that his joke was going too far, he did not have the nerve to disclose to the earnest lad, the imposition that was being practiced upon him. On the day that he (Brandon) had taken sick, he learned that the “student” was in town, and sent for him, told him as much about the office work as he could, the office call on the wire and how to “OS” (report trains by the station). While he was trying to think of some special in- structions that the boy might need in han- J. R. Hefner, Alternate Div. No. a. dling the office, the thought flashed through his mind what a mix-up there would be when the backwards sending showed up on

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1 734 The Railroad Telegrapher. the main line wires, and with the high fever he had developed, the shock was too much for him and he sank into unconsciousness Com. P. Weight, Alternate Div. No. a. and was not in his right mind except at short intervals for some ten days after. George Washington Spindleton, still with an undaunted determination to learn the business, was taken into the office by Bran- don, and through a desire to atone for the injustice he had done the lad, he gave him all the help in his power, and although it was necessary to almost study all over again, George developed into a first-class operator, and upon application to Chief Dis- patcher McDonald, was given a good posi- tion. About a year after taking his first assignment, he resigned from the line on which he had learned, and last heard from he was working as a dispatcher for one of the most prominent roads in the West with bright prospects for something still higher, but the incident of the operator who sent backwards will never be forgotten by the dispatchers and operators along the line where George Washington Spindleton learned the business. — By L. B. Johnson. Two-thirds of life are spent in hesitating and the other third in repenting. Written tor The Railroad Telegeafhee. FIR8T DAY IN EAGLE GULCH. ABOUT half past nine one August morning Buck Haines alighted ' from a west-bound train at Eagle Gulch, Arizona. Buck was the new opera- tor from the East who was to relieve the man now stationed at Eagle Gulch as night operator. As the train pulled westward Buck stood and gazed at the surrounding country. The platform was about thirty feet long with a signal post on each end. And in the middle was situated a small building which served as ticket office, signal tower and waiting room. On the west a high rocky divide rose, and stretched north and south as far as the eye could perceive. In back of him and on both sides a level plain stretched, dotted here and there by a cluster of giant cactus and bisected about a hundred yards from the station by a rip- pling brook which had its source in the mountains above. While Buck was gazing at the scenery about him the station door opened and Bud Halloway, the manager, James Mathews, Delegate Div. No. 4. stood with his legs crossed and a pipe in his mouth. “Good evening,” said Buck, advancing toward the station, “I am Buck Haines of Digitized by LiOOQle

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Chicago. Hager, the superintendent sent me here to relieve your night operator and to tell him to report at once at Hobb’s Creek on the day trick." C. A. Whitaker, Alternate Div. No. 4. “Glad to know yer,” drawled Halloway, unconcerned. "Ever had a job telegraphing before ?” “Yes,’’ said Buck, “I worked on the Erie as a relief operator for 'about six months.” “Ever use a six-shooter?” queried Hallo- way. “No,” fumbled the astonished Buck. “Never had a gun in my life.” “Well,” shouted the day man, “this ain’t no place for a man what don’t know how to handle lead.” “Well,” said the’ youthful operator, “I guess I can learn, can’t I ?” “Maybe you can, and maybe you can’t, anyhow, let’s get in the office and we’ll show you a few things about the wires and so forth.” “All right,” assented Buck, and they moved on into the little office. Much to Buck’s pleasure the inside was more imposing than the exterior. A table piled with papers and different files stood in one corner. In the opposite corner was a tier of two bunks. “I sleeps in the top one,-” said Halloway, “and the kid hangs on to the lower one.” “And out back here,” he continued, lead- ing Buck into a little back room, “is where we cook. The train brings us down supplies every three days.” We then entered the front room and Bud proceeded to wake up the night operator. “Wake up here, the way yo’re snoring, any band of Indians passing around would think yo’re a thirty-third degree ‘Son of Rest,’ ” shouted the manager. Furiously rubbing at his half-opened eyes the night operator arose cursing Halloway for disturbing his slumber. “Thought you was going to sleep all day,” said Bud, “get those peepers open. This is Buck Haines, the guy what’s come from the East to relieve yer.” Skinny Jones started like a cat when he heard “relief.” Skinny liked Eagle Gulch and was holding his job down like an old- timer. “See,” ejaculated Bud, “he’s so skinny that he don’t know whether he’s cornin’ or Edward Stanton1, Alternate Div. No. 4. goin’. Why the other night I got in his bunk by mistake and spent five minutes trying to straighten out a crease in the Digitized by

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736 The Railroad Telegrapher. blanket. Then he woke up and told me to go over and scratch the key for a while. Once I grabbed the broom in the dark and for about ten minutes and I will be ready to pile on.” Simultaneously Halloway threw up a red signal for passenger train No. 66 to stop at Eagle Gulch. ‘By the way,” put in Halloway, "I think I II take the run down to the camp to get some artillery for this new lad, bein’ as he ain t got none. You won’t mind, will you. Buck, if I take this car down to the supply station and bring a gun and some ammunition?” There s my Colt and belt hanging up there on the spike. If you see any red devils hanging around, don’t be afraid to puncture their anatomies.” “Sure,” said Buck, “I reckon I can hold the job down for a while by myself.” As the train swept up to the platform Halloway and the former night operator swung aboard and as she started they waved their hats to Buck. Buck watched the train wind down - the ravine across the bridge, and disappear among the rocks. He entered the office and began looking over some of the notices and files. One of them seemed to impress him apologized before I realized that it wasn’t Skinny at all.” By this time Skinny was himself and was busily engaged firing questions into Hallo- way regarding hjs relief. “There’s Sante Fe calling now; drop down in that chair, Skinny, and see what he’s chirping about,” commanded the man- ager. “Gess some of Black Eagle’s Cheyenne’s blocked the afternoon freight below the trustle agin, said the night man sliding into a chair preliminary to taking the mes- sage. The message was from the superintend- ent to HSiloway and read as follows : Charles Haines should arrive on morn- ing train from east to relieve your night man, who will report at once at Hobb’s Creek, Arizona.” Well,” said Skinny, as he finished up the message, I guess them’s my orders; here comes 66 down the grade now. Flag her L. L. Wood, Alternate Div. No. 5. more than any of the rest. It read: “In case of attack by outlaws, Indians or in case of fire notify Sante Fe that help is needed.”

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Thf. Ratlroad Telegrapher. 737 "Seems to me that everybody out here is always thinking about six-shooters or fight- ing redskins,” he said. L. G. Gikg, Delegate Div. No. 6. “Wonder who is calling me,” he sat down to the key and answered. It was Halloway down at the supply. He had missed the re- turn train and would not be able to get back until the next morning. He told Buck how to signal the evening train. "Will I be able to reach you there to- night if I get mixed up?” asked Buck over the wire. “Yes,” was the reply. “I will keep cut in listening for you.” “O. K.,” said Buck. He closed his key and leaned back in his chair and began to think over the wildness of the country he was in. In a few minutes he was half asleep in his chair. He woke up suddenly. "I thought I heard the window crack,” said the lad aloud, and at the same time getting up and looking out of the window, but seeing nothing. "I guess I had a pipe dream,” he said, and leaned back in his chair. In about five minutes he was awakened suddenly by the noise of two pistol shots which rang clearly through the afternoon air. Buck jumped up to the window and glanced out. “Indians,” he yelled, “and they're setting (he bridge on fire.” Through the station window could be seen about sixty Cheyenne warriors carrying wood and straw to fire the trestle across the brook. Their brilliant costumes stood out plainly against the black rocks. "This isn't any time to stare,” said Buck to himself as he collected his wits. "Look ! They’ve started the fire and the west-bound passenger is due in nine min- utes. I’ll see if I can catch her before she leaves the government reserve at Wayne Block between here and the supply agency.” In a second he got Wayne and related to the operator what was going on outside. "They’re raising cane,” Buck told him. “They’re dancin’ and shouting like they think the world’s coming to an end.” G. H. Smith, Delegate Div. No. 6. 4 "We’ll fool ’em this time," sent back the operator at Wayne, “the train’s just pulled out with fifty strong to help you out.”

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I The Railroad Telegrapher. 738 By this time Halloway at the supply cut in and called Buck. Buck stood him off a minute as he saw Frank P. Vvbiral, Alternate Div. No. 6. an Indian poke his head up in front of the window. Crack ! "Well, that's once I aimed straight, anyway.” But Buck’s shot only hastened several more warriors to the station when they saw their comrade fall. “Say, Halloway, I just picked the dome off one of the scoundrels with that Colt of yours. Good God, here comes three more after me.” “Stick to it, youngster,” he heard Hallo- way say over the wire as he turned to keep an eye on the Indians who were creeping up on him. “All yer got to do is to pluck ’em as they heave in sight, but watch out that they don’t see you first; that train ought to be coming in sight soon; can you see her smoke over the range anywhere?” Buck looked, but saw no sign of the ap- proaching train. Pretty soon the bridge would fali and the Indians, having nothing to distract their attention, would fall on himself and the station to complete the job. As he watched the devils outside he heard Halloway on the other end giving him directions and encouraging him in his plight. For a minute he thought that the three warriors whom he had seen hovering about the station had turned to the main band, but a bullet whizzing through the backroom window proved that he was wrong. “Only a ruse to get me out of the office so they can bust the door in,” said Buck to himself. He was correct, and the Indians thinking that he was in the back room, came out into the open. Buck picked one of them off of his feet before he knew where he was. “They’ll be laying for me now.” Buck now relied upon a bit of strategy which he had once read in a tale. He placed his hat on the end of the broom han- dle and held it just above the window sash. “Pretty good shot,” he said, running his finger through the bullet hole that one of the redskins outside had just made in it, thinking that it was Buck’s head. “They'll come up closer now, thinking that they plucked me that trip.” F. W. Nickel, Alternate Div. No. 6. He peeped out of the window, and brought down one so quick and made the other run so fast for his life that he was

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 739 glad to get back to the main band. About the ‘time Buck had cleared up the station of stray Indians, the whole bridge began G. D. Adams, Alternate Div. No. 6. to crumble. Even in that moment of fear Buck became overjoyed, for in the distance he saw the relief train steaming around the bend in the divide at full speed. He ran to the key and reported that the train was in sight and told Halloway that the red- skins were howling with joy as it came on. As he was telling these facts to the manager the station door was broken in and two of the marauders grabbed Buck and bound him to a chair. One of them with uplifted knife was about to strike when the door opened and a brakeman and two other men from the train rushed in and floored the Indians with a single movement. They re- leased Buck and went outside to help in sup- pressing the band at the bridge. The In- dians, foiled in their efforts to wreck the train, retreated wildly up the mountain pass. Buck went back to the office when they started to make the train up and was straightening things, when Hager, the super- intendent, who happened to be on the train, came in and congratulated him. “You are a regular hero,’’ he said, “how in the world could you manage to save the station. Why, most any other man under the conditions would have fled to the hills long ago.” “I only did my duty, Mr. Hager," said Buck modestly, “but anyway, the operator at Wayne Block and Hallowcy down at the supply station had as much to do with the saving of it as I. If it hadn’t been for him being on the wire all the time and telling me what to do, I guess you all would be carrying me back on a stretcher.” “Well,” said the superintendent, “you are a brave lad, and if we had a few more like you on the road we would be able to push through to the coast in a jig, and to show that I appreciate your bravery I want you to report next Monday to my office in Sante Fe as a train dispatcher.” Buck waved to them as he pulled back toward the supply station and then returned to the office, leaned back in his chair and began to think over the happenings of his J. C. Rooney, Delegate Div. No. 7. first day in the West as night operator of the Eagle Gulch station of the Union Pacific Railroad — By Chas. H. Dexter.

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740 The Railroad Telegrapher. Written fur The Railroad Telegrapher. FLAGGING THE LIMITED. I WAS agent and operator at Navaro for the M. C. R. Ry.. working from 7 a. m. to 6 p. m., Navaro not being a night station. Dan McCaughrin, Delegate Div. No. 7. As soon as 232, the local, had departed for the East I locked the station for the night, and went to my boarding place. The evening I'm writing about, before closing up for the night, I heard the dispatcher giving a meet order for No. 38, the limited, to meet Special Extra 1217 west at Bentley. Bentley was the first station east of me. The crew of Extra 1217 west had been notified by the dispatcher that No. 38 was ten minutes, late or more on account of having a warm pony truck box, which had bothered them a little. They were to get a clear board at “BY” tower, Bentley, if No. 38 dropped any more time, which would give them time to make Rioux, the second station west of Navaro, without help. Bill Hodge was engineer of the special, and was one of the best runners on the division. lie was generally called for all extras and specials which required a fast schedule, for Bill could make the time if anyone could. I was very fond of Bill’s daughter Marie, who was a fine, good- hearted girl. A strong friendship had sprung up between us. I met her at a dance in Dawson, the terminal, where she kept house for her father. Her mother died when she was a small child. We became engaged a few months after our meeting in Dawson, and the only obstacle that lay in our way was gaining consent from her father. Marie was his only child and kept house for him and when she married, he would be left alone, to hoard, which he disliked very much. Bill Hodge, on the big 1217, was wheeling the seven heavy cars right along, doing a good job for the schedule he had. The fireman was busy feeding the hungry mogul the black .diamonds as fast as he. could swing the shovel. He was getting the big engine ready to take the heavy train up the steep grade, which was two miles east of Bentley, without losing much of the splen- did roll Bill had given her. At the top of the mountain on the other side, the down grade was nearly as steep, and a train that was late could make up A. E. Chapman, Delegate Div. No. 7. quite a little time if the engineer had his nerve with him and give the throttle a notch or two. The big 1217, with her heavy train, made the top of the rfiountain

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The Railroad Telegrapher. all right. Hodge remarked to his fireman, as the train took the down grade : “We ought to make Rioux for No. 38 if we get a clear signal at ‘BY’ tower.’’ Little did he J. E. Anoos, Delegate Div. No. 7. dream of the danger they were approaching. No. 38 had made up time and the train dis- patcher had put out this order at “BY” tower for Extra 1217 west: “31” Order No. 121 “DS” June 24. 19 C. & E. No. 38 “RX” C. & E. Exa. 1217 & Opr., “BY.” “No. 38, Engine 2022, will meet Extra 1217 west at Bentley. Extra 1217 gets this at Bentley and will take siding. R. A.” Moran was the second trick operator and towernian at “BY” tower, Bentley. He copied the “31” for extra 1217 and started to throw his signal at danger, when a con- ductor of an east-bound freight called his attention at the door. “Tell the dispatcher, Moran, that we’ll have to have help on No. 97 in order to make the mountain. If he wants to know what the trouble is, tel! him, new fireman and the 973 not steaming well account poor coal.” and started to tell the dispatcher about Extra 973. “Conductor Edwards, of.Extra 973, wants help on No. 97 in order to make the ‘hump,’ ” clicked Moran to “DS.” “Is Extra 1217 in sight yet?” clicked “DS” quickly. Without waiting to answer, Moran left the key open and sprang from the desk to the leyers, to throw the signal at danger. But too late. With a rumble and roar Extra 1217 rushed by. Bill Hodge saw the clear signal at “BY” and pulled the throttle open two or three notches going by the tower before Moran could swing them up.' Hodge shouted to his fireman, who was shoveling coal into the big fire box for all he was worth. “Feed it to her, boy, we’ll make Rioux and get into clear in good shape before No. 38 shows up.” Moran sprang to the desk and frantically clicked in broken sentences what had hap- pened. “Extra 1217 just by without order; forgot to throw signal at danger.” J. N. Potvin, Delegate Div. No. 7. “My God !” shouted Larkin, the dis- patcher, when the sounder stopped clicking. Forgetting about the order he had for “Extra 1217 by ‘BY’ tower without that Extra 1217, he left the signal order clear meet order on No. 38." I Digitized

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742 The Railroad Telegrapher. "Call Weston,” ordered Harris, the chief train dispatcher, who had entered the office just in time to hear Larkin’s remark. S. W. Crabbe, Delegate Div. No. 7. "WN, WN, WN. DS,” clicked the sounder. “I, I, WN,” the sounder answered. “Is No. 38 by?” flashed Larkin. "No. 38 by three minutes ago and turn- ing a fast wheel, too,” replied “WN.” “God help them,” exclaimed Harris. “There is no night man at Navaro. They will probably come together in the Rock Cut just west of Navaro. Larkin, you and Davis order out the wrecker and relief train and have them ready if needed,” ordered Harris as he sat in, and took charge of the wire himself. If Bronson at Navaro hadn't gone yet, he might be able to pre- vent the wreck, thought Harris. “NA, NA, NA,” frantically clicked the sounder. It was the last part of June and the days were long. I had received a letter the day before from Marie, saying she would pass through on 38 the next evening. Marie had been away a couple of weeks, visiting her cousins in the western papt of the State. Being anxious to wave to her, I ate my supper in a hurry and was on my way to the station five minutes before 38 was due. As I neared the station I heard the telegraph instrument rapidly calling "NA" my station call. By the way “DS” was call- ing me, I knew something was the matter. Hurrying inside the office, I answered, “I, I, NA.” “Is No. 38 or Extra 1217 by yet?” flashed the dispatcher. “No, but I hear 38 whistling in the Cut," I answered quickly. “Extra 1217 by “BY” without orders on 38. For God’s sake put your board against Extra 1217 and flag 38.” Throwing over my order board I grabbed a red flag from the rack and a few tor- pedoes from the desk. As I rushed out from the station on the track, I could hear Extra 1217 west coming around the curve about a half mile below the station. Imag- ine my feelings. My girl on the limited, her father running the special. Both trains heavily loaded with passengers, rushing towards each other to death and destruc- tion. Each train was making fifty miles to the hour or better. Placing a torpedo on the track in front of the station, I ran up the track towards M. H. McGeough, Delegate Div. No. 7. 38 faster than I ever ran before. Waving the red flag frantically, I stopped an instant to put a torpedo on the track, then rushed

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 743 on. No. 38 was bearing down full upon me. Would the engineer see my flag in time to avoid crashing into Extra 1217, the banker’s special. P. Brown, Delegate Div. No. 7. With a rattle and roar, the limited rushed by. “Toot, toot,” the engineer whistled. He had seen my flag and a few seconds later struck the torpedo I had placed on the track. Engineer Carlson whistled “On brakes,” and threw her into emergency. With a good deal of bucking and bumping the limited came to a stop a short distance from Extra 1217. Hodge was running the 1217 so fast he went about two train lengths past the station before stopping. When I reached the head end of No. 38 Carlson, Hodge and both conductors were talking excitedly. “What's the meaning of this, Bronson,” asked Carlson, soon as he saw me. “It means that Extra 1217 got clear sig- nal at ‘BY’ tower without getting meet order on 38. Operator at ‘BY’ forgot to throw signal at danger." “It’s a good thing you were around, Bronson,” remarked Hodge, slapping me on the shoulder. “You have saved the M. C. R. a terrible wreck and heavy loss of life.” “Your daughter deserves as much credit as I do,” I replied. “If it hadn’t been for Marie going through on the limited, I wouldn’t have been at the station. I came down purposely to wave to her as she went by on the limited. When I reached the sta- tion the dispatcher was frantically calling ‘NA,’ my station call. Answering quickly, the dispatcher told me to hold Special 1217 and run up the track and flag limited. I just had time to pull off that stunt and not a minute to spare,” I remarked. Before I got through explaining to the train crews a number of passengers had gathered to learn the cause of delay. "Tell the dispatcher we are all together safe and sound and ask him what orders he has for us, so we can be moving,” said Carlson. On our way to the station Hodge laid his hand on my shoulder and said : “I’ll have to admit it, Bronson, I’m glad to have you for a son-in-law.” As we entered the station the sounder was clicking “NA, NA, NA, DS,” faster than I have ever heard it click before. Jas. R. Baker, Delegate Div. No. 7. Opening the key I quickly explained the situation. “No. 38 and Extra 1217 west of the station several feet apart. Everything

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744 The Railroad Telegrapher. O. K. What orders have you for them?” I asked. ‘‘Back Extra 1217 down the main and run them in on passing siding so 38 can pass,” J. F. Baker, Alternate Div. No. 7. “Come to Dawson tomorrow. Be pre- pared to work in this office. Relief Agent Crawford will report at Navaro today ana take charge.” I had only been in “BS” a short time as side wire operator and extra dispatcher when I was promoted to the position of second trick dispatcher. Shortly after my promotion Miss Marie Hodge changed her name to Bronson. The purse that was pre- sented to me by the grateful passengers the night I flagged the limited started me with a nice little bank account. We live in the old Ilodge homestead on the hill, and have one boarder, Marie’s father, Big Bill Hodge, one of the best eagle eyes that ever pulled a throttle on the M. C. R. — By E. F. Whitney. . Written for The Railroad Telegrapher. THOU SHALT NOT SLEEP. THE autumn had turned to winter; and the howling wind sweeping up the river had stripped the trees of their foliage, leaving them bare and unpro- tected. ordered the dispatcher, giving me orders for both trains to proceed. Delivering the orders and telling 1217’s crew to back down, I started out to throw the switch that let them in on the pass siding. As I stepped out on the station platform I saw Marie coming towards me. “Oh, Bob !” she exclaimed, as she saw me. “I’m so proud of you, to think you saved the trains from such a terrible wreck.” After putting Extra 1217 in on the siding I put Marie safely aboard 38, promising to see her the next evening. After both trains had departed I went in the station and “OS’d” them to "DS.” “You have saved the company a pretty bad wreck tonight,” replied Harris, the chief dispatcher, when I gave him “GN.” “The old man says he won’t forget what you have done for the M. C. R. tonight and will put you in this office when the opportunity presents.” A few weeks later I received the follow- ing message: “DS,” Dawson, Aug. 3d, 19...” “R. A. Bronson, Navaro.” J. C. Mamn, Alternate Div. No. 7. The walk from Ringgold to “X” tower, which I had heretofore enjoyed, was now a nightly hour of torture and misery. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 745 The tower, a two and one-half story structure, stands at the end of the double track on the L. & W. division of the North- ern Railroad. It was filled with interlock- George Gilbert, Alternate Div. No. 7. ing levers, whose movements were obeyed by the iron monsters that whizzed by like phantoms in the night. I am not cowardly or superstitious; but the loneliness and isolation of the tower, coupled with the fact that I was only a mile from one of the largest insane asylums in the country, would send chills up my spine on the least provocation. The locality was anything but desirable. There was one train running over our division each night which caused the opera- tors along the line to heave sighs of relief when she passed. It was the eighteen-hour limited, shown on the time table as No. 10. When an operator was unfortunate enough to stop her, through some negligence of his own, it would mean a suspension of at least a week, for every minute she was detained. Consequently, you can readily understand why all the ‘'ops” were “on the job” until she was represented. We were working twelve hours in those days, and you old-timers will agree with me when I say that we did not always live up to the company’s commandment, “Thou shalt not sleep." It has been truly said that “time and tide wait for no man.” Neither do passenger trains. Yet, a tired operator, weary from an afternoon's diversion, will often go to sleep in the face of one. Diversion is the thing that plays havoc with the operators’ resolutions to keep awake, and primarily, is the cause of some of the world’s greatest smash-ups. With some it’s the theater ; others fishing, hunt- ing, but with me it was an afternoon spent at the home of my fiancee that did the trick in my case. In the public eye I was a hero; in my own — well, you had better form your own opinion. The night I stopped the “Grasshopper,” as No. 10 was familiarly called, fell on Sunday. The thermometer registered six below when I started on my nightly stunt from Ringgold to “X.” The wind, I imag- ined, hooted and mocked at me as it stung my face and blinded my eyes with its gusts of snow. I cursed the job at every step. G. T. Elliott, Alternate Div. No. 7. Sunday nights were seldom busy. One or two trains before midnight, perhaps, and only No. 10 to worry one after.

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746 The Railroad Telegrapher. After I had signed up for the “slow orders” that were nearly always permanent factors along that river, I asked the day man if there was anything on the way east. W. P. Mansell, Delegate Div. No. 8. “Not a thing, Jim. You’re going to have an easy night unless they run something special." He started down the steps on his first lap of the frigid tramp I had just com- pleted. "You won't," I muttered as I thought of the long and cold walk ahead of him. I got out my pipe, and a book which he had left in the drawer, and settled down for a comfortable night. My optimism returned as I read. Indeed, a pipe, a book and a comfortable chair and room, combine to make a charm which seldom fails to put a man in a pleasant frame of mind. As I read on the storm outside became more severe, and I frequently stopped to listen to the wind, which seemed angry be- cause the four walls protected me. When I finished the last chapter I laid the book down. Yawning, I looked up at the clock. Two o’clock! One hour and fifty- seven minutes before No. io was due. I turned to the key and asked the dis- patcher how she was. “O. T.” (on time). The answer was slow and “draggy." Someone else, I thought, was sleepy, for the characters sounded as if he had used his feet in making them. I realized then that the time I should have put in sleeping — if sleep I must — was wasted away in reading. Now it was an hour and a half or nothing. _ I got out an old caboose cushion and folded my overcoat into a pillow. As a precaution against stopping No. io, I gave her a clear signal, thereby breaking a very strict rule, as we had instructions not to give a train the signal until she whistled for it. After doing so, I returned to the cushion and immediately went to sleep. Ordinarily I sleep like the proverbial “log,” but the responsibility and environ- ment made me restless. The first hour was more like torture than rest. If it wasn't the wind, it was the thoughts of No. io. At any rate they combined to keep restful sleep away. I remembered, however, of awakening once in the second hour before sinking into the deep slumber which came near sacrificing so many lives. \V. V. Bidwell, Delegate Div. No. 8. The storm was preying on my mind, and to it I attribute the dream which followed. I dreamed a terrific hurricane was blowing.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 747 One gust after another swayed the office until it finally collapsed. I flung out my arms to save myself from going down. In doing so the right one came in contact with H. D. Mubty, Delegate Div. No. 8. the stove pipe, which ran through the floor from the furnace below. It was hot and awakened me instantly. I soon realized that it was a dream and was congratulating myself that it was, when I heard my call. “Let him call,” I muttered, as I once more settled down on the improvised bed. “Great Caesar ! What was that sounder saying?” I leaped to my feet. Again it came: “S-T-O-P N-o. i-o. O-H. X-X-X. F-O-R G-O-D-’S S-A-K-E S-T-O-P N-o. i-o!” It sounded like an appeal from another world. I could see her headlight shining in the distance. I sprang for the lever and was nearly there when the door opened and an apparition of white and black stepped in my path. I recoiled. My God! What was this thing that blocked my way? My brain, roused into instantaneous action from the sub-con- sciousness of sleep by the series of shocks, refused to answer the question. The strain was becoming intense. I could see. the glare of the headlight becoming larger and larger as I stood as though an- chored to the spot. Suddenly something snapped within me like the breaking of a chain, and I struck — struck at the thing in front of me with al! my strength. It went down ; and I grabbed the lever and threw it violently over. I turned to see if the engine was by the danger signal. The turn saved my life, as a blow, aimed at my other position, escaped my head. It was sufficient, however, to rob me of my consciousness. When I came to someone was forcing liquor down my throat. The office was filled with excited men, while in one corner lay the apparition with three strangers holding it down. I recognized several of the passenger train crew, and calling to Ben Jamison, the conductor, asked him what had happened. “Don’t you know?” was his evasive reply. I told him that I remembered hitting something and throwing the board against the train. M. B. Lynch, Delegate Div. No. 8. "That action,” he returned, "saved the whole train from destruction. But how did you happen to throw the derail?”

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748 The Railroad Telegrapher. I was about to reply that I didn't, when a stranger, sitting in my chair, handed Ben a train order and told him to go ahead. Delegate Div. No. 8. The stranger, who had been a passenger on the train, subsequently proved to be the day man at Renfru, twenty miles east. I walked between two' brakemen to the train and after arriving at Ringgold, was placed in the hospital. After having the gash in my head sewed up and a good warm breakfast, I went to sleep. It was eight o’clock in the evening when I awakened, and barring the burning sensa- tion of the stitches in the wound, felt none the worse. An orderly, sitting close by, noting that I was awake, asked me how I felt. “Fine,” I told him, and asked him if I could go. “The doctor said you could, providing you come back in the morning,” he told me. After securing my clothes and dressing I departed. As I walked along I realized how little I knew of what had happened. There had been no mention made of the affair, either on the train or elsewhere, and Jamison's question relative to the derail was causing me no end of worry. The hospital was but two blocks from where I roomed and I soon found myself before the door. A momenf later I was alone in my room. Eagerly I picked up my evening paper. Ah ! there it was, headed in box-car letters : OPERATOR AND MANIAC IN TER- RIFIC STRUGGLE. IAS. HARMON STOPS LIMITED AND DERAILS RUNAWAY BEFORE SUCCUMBING The article itself stated that an engine, standing on the ash track at Arcadia, had had a leaky throttle. Flying open when no one was near she ran through the switches and out on the main track. When the runaway passed Ringgold tower the operator took in the situation quickly, and it was his mournful-like appeal that I had heard. The apparition, as the heading stated, proved to be an escaped negro lunatic, who, clad in his night shirt, had made the trip J. W. Martenis, Delegate Div. No. 8. from the asylum, through the snow in this scanty attire, to the tower. The exposure subsequently caused his death.

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■ Thf. Railroad Telegrapher. The throwing of the derail, which sent the runaway over the bank and into the river, was obviously done by the lunatic. H. H. Spaulding, . Delegate Div. No. 8. He had seen me throw the danger signal and stop No. to; and through some insane desire to offset what I had done, pulled the next lever. This was the derail. This is my solution, and it also explains why I refused to accept the reward made up by the passengers. I never went back to ‘'X,” nor have I since disobeyed the commandment “Thou shalt not sleep.” — By David Garfield Casem. Written for The Railroad Telegrapher. HONOR-RIGHT. HE HAD just come with a friend in an automobile from a pleasure ride around town. In crossing Main street, after bidding adieu to his friend in the machine, Harry Willis noticed a girl near the corner on the opposite side, evi- dently waiting for a car going down town. She made such a favorable impression, so as to urge a second momentary view. At this instance, he was surprised by the quick arrival of a queer-looking seedy youth, who snatched from her a well-wrapped package, quite small, together with a purse. 749 Willis started immediately to her assist- ance, but was stopped by the warning sound of an auto horn, which just came in time to prevent him from being run down by an approaching automobile. It stopped, however, directly between him and the thief. Running around the rear of the automobile, Willis could see the gaunt thug, racing down Jackson street. He saw a street car approaching. “Wait here,” Willis called to the girl, and started in pursuit. The thief turned the corner of Locust avenue and when Willis reached there had disappeared. Coming back, Willis noticed the girl walking toward him. He admired her. She certainly was pretty; slender, short, dark, small featured. She waked and moved with easy elegance in form and manner, which added to her tone of eminence. “I am sorry,” he said, when they met, “but he got away. I hope your loss is not serious.” “Not serious,” the girl answered, frown- ing and smiling at the same time, "but it is annoying. I must either walk down town, or else walk back home, which is about the J. Van Gaasbeck, Delegate Div. No. 8. same distance.” Her voice was possessed of a rare sympathetic quality, low, well in- flected.

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750 The Railroad Telegrapher. “I hope it will not be necessary for you to do eithe'r. I shall take great pleasure in being permitted to help you to determine R. R. McInroy, Delegate Div. No. 8. what course to pursue. How much, or what did that fellow get away with?” ‘‘Well, there were $290 in the package, and my pocketbook, containing $10, which he also got when he snatched the package from me. If I had carfare I should be all right, should I happen to reach the office in time to catch father. He has an engage- ment this evening; he is so uncertain. Since my leaving he may have been called to Dayton, or anywhere. I was going bank- ing— some business which needs attention this evening. I was instructed by Mr. Jenkins, of Stuart-Jenkins Company, to deposit the money early this morning. I was detained on my own account, and did not get started until a few minutes ago, coming this way to attend to some business which I had to finish, then waiting for a street car. Should Mr. Jenkins learn of my misfortune he will cause me much encum- berance and cause me to be removed from the office on account of not obeying in- structions to bank the money immediately, although I started as quick as I could.” “Will you not permit me to be your banker for the time being? It's not cus- tomary and all that, but I am a stranger in Tiffin. You can send the money to niy address, and you never need think about the matter again. Won’t you let me lend you $300? This will enable you to make Stuart-Jenkins Company deposit of $290 at the bank and Mr. Jenkins need not know your misfortune; and you may also attend to your other business.” “You are very kind,” she replied, "but you don't even know my name.” “Oh, you can mend that very easily,” sug- gested Willis, in a clear manner. The girl looked at Willis. His open ex- pression, his honesty of mind agreeing with the impression made by his slightly decisive speech. “My name is Maud Stuart,” the girl an- swered, smiling. “Assistant cashier Stuart- Jenkins Company. My father is Samuel S. Stuart, senior member of the firm.” “Thanks,” he replied. “If you care to know, mine is Harry Willis.” Miss Stuart bowed. “I do not mean to detain you talking on the street, Miss Stuart, but as we are now A. A. Smith, Alternate Div. No. 8. acquainted, I am sure you will permit me to do you this slight service. Please take these three $100 bills.” • Digitized by Go

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 751 “I thank you, Mr. Willis. I will com- promise with you and take one of those $10 bills you have in your hand.” F. J. Ellis, Alternate Div. No. 8. special importance with a particular friend, Ray Scott. At the conclusion of the business en- gagement, which they were going over, and which proved very acceptable to Willis, Willis told Scott of his remarkable inci- dent on Main street and related the cir- cumstances connected in full. “I was afraid you would do it," was Scott’s melancholy observation. “I do not understand you? Do what?” was Willis’ reply. ‘'Bite at the first flim-flam game they tried to work on you.” “I really can not understand what you mean,’’ Willis replied again, with his eyes fixed on some papers which were on the table before him. * “Don’t comprehend? Most assuredly that is the pecuniary punishment for your vernal integrity. I presume y.ou look upon your experience as a real adventure. With- out doubt, as a matter of fact, the whole matter was planned and pre-afranged, care- fully rehearsed or repeated. The girl and the thief are allies. She was standing there near the corner of Main street. He was “But you said you were going banking and had in the package $290 and $10 in your purse. This may, Miss Stuart, place you in bad circumstances with Mr. Jenkins if you do not attend to it at once.” “Ten dollars will be enough, Mr. Willis, thank you. As for the $290, I can have father adjust that for me with Mr. Jen- kins as soon as I get to the office, or with father to explain my misfortune.” “Please let me have your address so 1 can mail you the amount tonight.” “I am stopping with friends,” Willis re- plied, as he took out his card case. Writing an address on a card, he handed it to Miss Stuart. A down town car came along at the moment, and helping her in, he raised his hat. Willis was walking Jefferson street to Park avenue thinking of this pretty Miss Stuart and the way or manner in which the thug had snatched away from her the pack- age and her pocketbook. He went up the steps of the Young Men’s Christian Asso- ciation, where he had an appointment of M. T. Parks, Delegate Div. No. 9. near by, waiting for an opportunity to carry out their flim-flam game, which they seem to have worked to perfection on you." Digitize

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752 A The Railroad Telegrapher. Willis at this instance was reading over some of the papers. He did not reply immediately. When he did he spoke very slow and deliberate. L. D. Wood, Alternate Div. No. g. “Ray Scott,” he said, “if we weren’t in the Young Men's Christian Association where I invited you on business, I should take great pleasure in making an effort to punch your noggin.” “I don’t doubt it, Harry. That appears to always be the way with strangers who come to Tiffin. Think every experience they have is romantic, in other words, think they know it all. They do not, for some reason or other, see but one side of these things. They never do see the mean, wretched, esti- mated and unfriendly part as seen by those who have witnessed them. But if you re- main with us a while you will or ought to learn not to hand over a $10 bill to some one who tells you he wants to fool a fellow. You’ll learn not to give your pocketbook to a girl who had a package and purse snatched from her by a man with whom she is in secret agreement to deceive.” Willis looked at his companion with an expression of pity. “I am sorry, Scott, but you do not know what you are talking about. You do not seem to see the utter stupidity of what you arc saying. Ray, I offered this lady $300, and with considerable hesitation she accepted the loan of only $10.” “I feel positive she'll pay you back the $10, and then make up some plap for affect- ing you for more, probably the $290. The serious part of your story is that you lent the girl $10 without even thinking or even making an effort to get her name.” “Again you are in error, which shows you have no knowledge of what you are talking about. You are after pumping me up with a lot of bosh. . I realize that I do not know everything, but I am not quite so green as you might think. If you had asked me in the first place, I should have told you her name.” “What is it?” Scott asked, with his eyes turned in the direction of the door. “Maud Stuart.” “Maud Stuart.” Scott remarked. With an air of expression in his eyes that was not altogether understood by Willis, it would appear by the way he han- dled his conversation that he either knew Miss Stuart, or had heard of her and prob- ably been in her company. W. M. Jaymes, Delegate Div. 'No. 14. Pausing a moment, after glancing out the window where he was seated with his eyes hxed on an object across the street, Scott exclaimed.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 753 “Excuse me a minute, there is Lee Able. I must bring him here.” Scott left and crossing the street, patted the young man on the shoulder. The two came across to G. C. Cabaniss, Delegate Div. No. 14. the Young Men’s Christian Association and remained a few minutes in the hall. Some considerable time elapsed before they came in where Willis was. This was the first time Willis ever saw Able. He was not by any means favorably impressed with him. Unlike Scott, who was medium in build, and superficially pleasing in manner, Able was very slim, tall and stoop-shouldered, with clean shaved face, the features anything but harmonious. He walked with his head down, the mark of a man veracious of approval. Before taking his seat Scott introduced Able to me. “Are you a Tiffiner, Mr. Willis?” Able asked as he was being seated. “No, no. I came from a nearby place that probably no one in Tiffin, except my few relatives, ever heard of. Two-Wee." “Don’t know as I ever heard the name before. Anywhere in Ohio?” Able asked politely. “Yes, in the State of Ohio. Quite old place, too, but then people in Tiffin arc not expected to know anything of history, ex- cept as it relates to the development of the numerous business interests, etc.” “Say, Willis, I trust you won’t make trouble here. Relate to Lee your narrative concerning the fairy you met this morning,” Scott interrupted. “You know the story,” Willis answered sharply. Scott told it with numerous comments, concluding with the remark : “I was under the impression he didn’t even know the name of the girl, but he says she told him it was Maud Stuart. Now, Lee, what do you think about the whole situation?” “Well, I suppose Mr. Willis is naturally under the impression that tomorrow morn- ing he will receive a check or money order for the $10 from Miss Stuart; and I am willing to make a bet he won’t.” Willis paused for a moment as though he was considering the matter fully or quite positive, it appeared to him that Scott and Able had made up a scheme between them in order to cause him the utmost embar- rassment. T. C. Coleman, Delegate Div. No. 14. Thinking he had Willis to the point. Able glanced over at Scott, who was seated on the opposite side of the room, with an air of indignation, remarking: I'm willing

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754 The Railroad Telegrapher. to bet him $50 that this Miss Stuart will not refund him the $10.” I take you,” replied Willis, sharply. on his mind something that created him great uneasiness. His sister Bertha noticed a change in him and endeavored to learn the cause of his altered manner. “Do you know any girl in Tiffin by the name of Maud Stuart, Bertha?” asked Harry. “No, I do not. Why? What’s the trouble?” Willis explained his adventure to her of the morning; also his bet with Able. I've met Mr. Abie once, and I didn’t like him,” Bertha remarked. “Well, I tell you frankly, I didn’t either. I actually hated to make a bet with him on such a subject, but it was up to me to do it. I have the greatest faith in this Miss Stuart; but on the other hand, it would cause me to feel awfully bad if anything should happen to prevent my getting that money from her tomorrow morning. ’Tis not the question of money at all, but the honor and respect I have for Miss Stuart." Most assuredly you would,” answered Bertha. “Let’s think a minute. I am most “AH right. I presume you’re to hold the stake, Scott. Here's my $50.” “And mine. Make it $100,” Willis de- manded. 'Just as you like,” Able replied, producing another $50 bill. "Correct.” "Now, it is understood that we all lunch at Brennen’s 1 o’clock tomorrow ” “Yes.” Sorry for you, Willis, I see where you’re $110 out,” remarked both of them, speak- ing about the same time. What have you in view for this evening, Harry,” Scott asked. "I did intend accepting sister’s invitation to take a spin with her in her car.” “Well, you’ll be at the house for tea?” “Yes.” “Well, so long. It’s time for Lee and myself to be going.” Willis lingered in the smoking room to finish his cigar. Then he took the street car to his sister, Bertha Madison’s home on Orange street. Harry Willis seemed to be laboring under mental difficulties. There appeared to be positive you will receive it, but it’s best to W. S. Murray, Alternate Div. No. 14. make sure.” I have an idea! Now listen. I suggest I mail you a note, thanking you m a cordial manner for your kindness, say- •1

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 755 ing $ro is enclosed, and sign it Maud Stuart? If you should happen to receive a letter from her, which no doubt you will, R. C. Gilmer, Alternate Div. No. 14. you can destroy mine, but if you should not receive a letter from her, you can show my note and produce a bill to substantiate it.” "Your idea is very good, Bertha, but I don’t think that would be just square.” “Most assuredly it would not, but when a man has no more honor or respect for a woman than to cause her to be the subject of ridicule, as Mr. Able proposed to you, I think it would be up to you to make an effort to protect the lady’s name.” “Well, there will be no harm in you writing the note. I’ll take pleasure in mail- ing it, and when it arrives by that time I may be able to decide what to do with it.” Next morning, bright and early, Bertha’s note, signed Maud Stuart, was among the many letters handed him by the mail car- rier. He went into consultation again with Bertha, and outlined his intentions. He went to Brennen’s at noon, where he met Scott and Able. Both men appeared jolly. As Willis was about to be seated, Able exclaimed: “Right, wasn’t I, Willis?” “No, sir ; you were not,” answered Willis, patiently. “This morning I was in receipt of a letter signed Maud Stuart, thanking me for my elegance of manner, and enclos- ing $10." Scott and Able exchanged passing allu- sions, then both looked at Willis as though it was hard to believe. “Have you the note with you,” demanded Able. "I have. Here it is.” Able took the note out of the envelope, reading it. He shook his head, then handed it to Scott. “Well, I suppose it is up to me, in view of that to hand Harry the stakes,” Scott re- marked, as he was about to return the note to Willis. “Nothing else to do,” Able murmured. The three men sat down to lunch, but the meal was not enjoyed. A feeling of irre- sistible force rested upon them. When they rose from the table, Able hurried from the dining room and Scott accompanied Willis to the smoking room. "Did father or mother say anything to you, Harry, concerning the letter mother L. E. Shipp, Alternate Div. No. 14. received yesterday from her brother in Seattle?” Scott inquired. “No.”

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The Railroad Telegrapher ‘Well, he’s coming on here with his wife and all their children, going to quarter themselves on us, causing us to be uncom- fortably crowded.” erai days and take spins in the car with Rertha. frequenting Main and Jackson streets, in (he hope of seeing Miss Stuart He had not heard from her and concluded that she was sick, or her letter had met with foul play. He had the utmost confidence in her, and refused to believe that she was dishonest, and was the instigator of such a remarkable affair. Yet, after waiting sonic considerable time and ten days had gone by without his having received any word from her, Willis began to feel uneasy about the matter. He then began to think that Miss Stuart was a fakir. One day he consulted Bertha, his sister, as they were sitting on the porch enjoying the cool breeze and lis tening to the songs of the birds. “I have a guilty feeling about that $100 I took from Able. It really seems as though lie were right about Miss Stuart. I don’t like the idea or intention of deliberately VV. A. Rux, Alternate Div. No. "I understand. I’ll go up to the house and get my things. Bertha has invited or insisted on me spending several weeks with her while I am here on business.” "And Harry,” Scott interrupted, “as mother or none of them did not say any- thing to you about it, I would prefer you not saying anything to any of them about it. You can give some other reason for leaving.” Scott did not notice or cast his look to- ward Willis while they were in conversa- tion. but it appeared as though he was relating this under difficulty, looking out one of the windows in the smoking room. It appeared to Willis immediately that the story of the uncle and aunt from Seattle, together with the children, was a made-tip affair intended to get rid of him. He might have felt hurt had it not been that he was so deeply interested in Miss Stuart. That evening Willis took up his abode on Orange stieet. which was a more desirable place, in every way superior to the drott J. C. CULKINS, Delegate Div. No. 16. cheating a man out of $100 and making it appear as t hough he is in wrong.” I don t know as I would give that a second thought, Harry.”

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 757 ^‘I think it would be no more than right for nic to go to Able and tell him the truth. Offer an apology and hand him the $200. J. H. Staley, Delegate Div. No. 16. ognized the girl as the one who had the package and purse snatched from her on Main street some ten or twelve days ago. He could not be mistaken about the slender figure, the graceful walk, the white neck, the proud poise of the small splendidly- shaped head. When Willis directed his attention to her companion he was sur- prised to find the man was Able. Without quickening his step he followed them, hop- ing that they might turn and meet him face to face. They walked on slowly, as did also Willis. By this time the sun was setting, making most excellent scenery in the west as it sank beyond the horizon. Darkness was falling and after a while he had to walk faster in order to keep them in sight. At the entrance of the park, Willis was sur- prised by four men springing up from a bench close to the walk. Two of them seized Able, and led him unresisting back through another path. The second two seized Miss Stuart, one placing his hand over her mouth, while the other held her arms, bringing the elbows almost together, and pushing her forward in the direction On the other hand, what would Able think of me? 1 really don’t know what to do.” “Oh, I wouldn't suggest tjaat you do any- thing of the kind. I have always felt that you are going to hear from Miss Stuart and if I were you, I would wait a while.” “I’ll give her another week.” But Willis had not to wait another week. The following evening Ss he was taking a solitary stroll in Pleasant Hill Park, he saw a couple walking ahead of him. Having come to a cool, cozy, quiet seat, Willis seated himself, and reviewed some papers concerning an important matter that would be taken up by him the next morning. After putting away the papers he strolled out upon the path which led through the wood to the road. The clear, fresh air full of odorous scents was most magnificent. Over his head the boughs met in an arch, which made his advance like that of walk- ing along the aisle of some romantic seat. Presently Willis perceived standing fig- ures up the path, one of which he recog- nized as that of Miss Stuart. Although he could not see her face, he immediately rec- W. H. Comins, Delegate Div. No. 16. of the thicket. Running swiftly and noise- lessly, and as rapidly as possible behind them, Willis took the men by surprise. The first approached fell from the effects of a D

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760 The Railroad Telegrapher. edge of the park, and we can soon be home, and should we happen to run across a faxi, we can get home much quicker, and avoid changing cars.” O. T. Arendt, Delegate Div. No. 17. They started on the most direct and avail- able route through the park. The moon shown bright, and it was a magnificent night. As they walked along discussing the circumstances and going over what they had just heard, they came to a driveway lead- ing from the dancing pavilion. “Here’s a taxi coming now,” said Mr. Stuart. “Hi there. Get in, Mr. Willis. No. 568 West Third street.” After a short pause Mr. Stuart said : “Well, there’s something evidently behind that. I am really ashamed of my part in it. But, of course, I couldn’t help it.” Willis told Mr. Stuart of his engagement with Scott at the Young Men’s Christian Association, and how his friend had made all manner of fun and ridiculed him for so easily falling a victim to flim-flam work played upon him by a certain woman and her associate. "When Scott said that did he appear to know the young lady’s name?” asked Mr. Stuart. “No. 1 told him after we had finished our business engagement, and he gave me a peculiar, odd look, but just about that time he caught sight of Able through the window across the street and left me in the room. A few minutes later he came back with Able, introduced him, and told him the story with facetious comments. Able then offered to bet me $50 I never would see the money; and, being nettled by his man- ner, I made the bet $100.” “Yes, I knew well enough or rather I thought or felt that Miss Stuart would send me the money. But for the honor of Miss Stuart, and fearing something might cause a day’s deity, I yielded to my sister’s sug- gestion and let her write me a note in Miss Stuart’s name and, as I heard nothing the next day, I used this note — not for the purpose of securing the bet, but for the sake of protecting Miss Stuart’s name and honor. Able and Scott both showed signs of being disturbed over the matter when they saw the note, and for a while appeared dumbfounded, but Scott paid me the $100.” They rode some distance without either speaking. Both Mr. Stuart and Willis seemed to be hurt from the effects of being J. H. McGhail, Delegate Div. No. 17. connected with such a perversed undertak- ing. Tt appeared as though they did not know just how 10 approach each other’s Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 761 feelings, as it could be readily seen that Mr. Stuart went to another part of the they were both groatly hurt over the occur- grand old home, returning in a little while rence. and asked Willis to join the women in the sitting room. Mrs. Stuart appeared to be about forty- five years old, but she retained a slim, girlish figure and a youthful bloom of health in her kindly face. While they were talking the ’phone rang. Mr. Stuart an- swering. “Yes, Maud is safe at home. You can come right away,” replied Mr. Stuart. “Able,” he announced, as he hung up the receiver. “I do not wish you to see him, Maud. I’ll talk to the youngster myself.” “No, father, after all this has come to pass I truly hope to never lay eyes on him again,” was Maud’s moderate reply. In the meantime while they were going over Abie’s conversation with the four men from be- hind the large fallen tree in the park, the door bell rang. “Come, we will go to the , library, Mr. Willis. T guess this is Able, as I want you to see him.” G. E. Nightingale, Delegate Div. No. 17. “Scott evidently by some particular mode of distinction appeared to hold me guilty ol cheating under the pretence of fair dealing and cleverly showed the quicker I quit pos- session of my room at his father’s house, the better he would be pleased; so I have been staying at my sister’s since, and if it hadn’t been for her I should have gone to Marlborough Hotel, and also went to Able and told him of the clever contrivance to puzzle him and given him back the $100.” “I'm glad you didn’t, but here we are.” Alighting from the taxi Mr. Stuart said, "Come in, Willis.” The family mansion was an old manor house, standing in a retired and beautiful part of Tiffin. Mr. Stuart opened the door with a pass key, and led the way into the hall. “Guess Mrs. Stuart and Maud are in the library. It’s the most cozy room we have.” Upon entering the library neither Mrs. They found him waiting in the library. Stuart nor Maud were there. He was the most wretched sight you ever “Be seated, Mr. Willis, I’ll be back in a saw. 1 1 is general appearance was dis- minute.” beveled and his manner excited. 1 1 is col- . . Thos. Truitt, Delegate Div. No. 17.

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762 The Railroad Telegrapher. lar was merely hanging at the back, and his coat torn. “I am surely glad Maud is safe,” he panted. ‘‘That’s the main thing. My own J. F. Miller, Delegate Div. No. 17. loss is a very small matter in comparison, but it means ruin to me unless I can find someone to help me out before banking hours in the morning.” ‘‘What have you lost?” Stuart inquired, in a most sympathetic manner. “I had $2,000 in bills a farmer from Illi- nois paid me the amount today, after bank- ing hours. It was the principal on a loan held by Mr. Johnson, and having no safe in the office I thought it best to carry the money on my person.” "I wouldn’t doubt but what you used the money to pay off some loss — and waste,” was Stuart’s quiet comment. “Did what!” Able gasped, as though he was trying to catch his breath. Mr. Stuart responded by saying: “If you had $2,000 today you have used it improp- erly, and to cover up your rascality. You hired four men, or thieves, at $10 each to hold up you and my daughter. I don’t see anything else, other than you wanted her as a witness in the hold-up. You think you are smart, now, don't you?” continued Mr. Stuart, not allowing Able a chance to get a word in edgeways. “You’re a dandy, now, aren’t you? You’re that nice fellow, Mr. Able? You thought your story would be able, but you found it disable. I ought to have you arrested for planning this assault on my daughter, but we wish to avoid having her name coupled with yours. However, if you give publicity to this yarn about a hold-up and bring Maud’s name into it, we shall be compelled, and will expose the whole plot. Now, un- less, Mr. Willis has something to say to you, you may go. And don’t you ever come back here again.” “I would prefer that note that Miss Stuart gave you for me — you can keep the money,” Willis remarked. “Here’s the note; I only kept it through a suggestion on the part of Scott.” “I am afraid my friend Scott is as fraudulent and thievish as you are,” was Willis' remark. Mr. Stuart directed Able to the door, re- turning to the library. It could be readily seen that he was laboring under great un- W. M. Skinner, Delegate Div. No. 17. easiness for fear that Able might try his story on someone else about the hold-up, with which his daughter was connected, thus connecting her name with that of Abie’s,

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 763 which would be sure to create much em- barrassment. A few minutes later when Willis left, it G. Z. Stover, Delegate Div. No. 17. was not Mr. Stuart who went with him to the door, but Maud. “How long will you be in Tiffin, Mr. Willis?” she asked, as he was about to pass out the door. "I don’t know exactly, although I thought of leaving probably tomorrow.” She replied in a tone denoting surprise: “You're going to call again before you go, aren’t you? I haven’t half expressed my gratitude to you for what you did for me tonight and the previous incident.” “You and your father and mother have been overwhelmingly kind to me, and if I am permitted, will be glad to call tomor- row.” “Yes, do,” and the following day he took advantage of her compliance, and many months have since passed and Mr. Willis continues to call at the Stuart home. — By Harry W. Biggs. If a man has sufficient hard cash he may have a soft time. A MEXICAN YARN. SEVERAL old-time railroad men of Mexico, who have drifted into El Paso since the revolution, fell in to- gether in a restaurant the other day. Over their dinner and cigars they got tp swapping stories of early days of railroading in the republic on the other side of the Rio Grande when such a means of transportation was a curiosity to the Mexicans. Each one in the party had one or more stories of how the natives looked upon the innovation, and many interesting incidents were related. In the party was Wm. Protextor, con- ductor on the Cusihuiriachic branch of the Mexico North-Western in Chihuahua, and who has been here for some time recovering from injuries received in a wreck. “I recall a story I have heard and think I have seen it published, of the early days of the old Mexican Central. You know in those early days of railroading in Mexico and even for long years afterward, many of our fellow railroad men came across the C. L. Price, Delegate Div. No. 17. dry river seeking jobs on the new roads for reasons which they kept to themselves. In fact, for years it was not considered strictly polite to ask a man too many questions

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C. R. Elliott, Delegate Div. No. 17. when one day there straggled into the office of the division superintendent at Chihuahua a shabbily dressed young gringo, who struck the superintendent for a job as telegraph operator. Few questions were asked as to the man’s references in those days and this case was no exception. “ ‘I can give you a job as agent and opera- tor down at Jimenez at 120 dobies per. Do you want it?’ “ ‘I am your man,’ replied the applicant, who gave his name as Andy Elkson. May- be that was his name and maybe it wasn’t. To have inquired too closely would have been asking some of those impolite ques- tions 1 have referred to. “So Andy was sent down to Jimenez and was duiy checked in by the traveling audi- tor. Jimenez station didn’t take in more than ten pesos a day then, and as remit- tances had to be made to Chihuahua daily the question of bonds were not thought worth while. “As I have intimated the new road was a great curiosity and there were always Mexi- Telegrapher. Digitized by j GoogI The Railroad about things ‘back home,’ as we always called the old U. S. A. “The Mexican Central construction had reached a short distance south of Jimenez A. L. Rex, Delegate Div. No. 17. and the use of the telegraph key so that he could send a few short words over the wire. “One day Elkson, being perhaps, a little tired of the then lonely place, remarked to cans coming around to look on for hours at a time. One morning Elkson was unloading a lot of freight when he noticed among the curious observers a gaily dressed hacendado and his son about eighteen years old, watch- ing everything with much interest. Recog- nizing that they were of the wealthy class, Elkson went up to them and in the best of the poor Spanish which he could muster politely asked them what he could do for them. The hacendado said he and his son had come down from their hacienda a few miles distant just to see the new business the Americanos were introducing into the country. “Elkson, having plenty of leisure, took particular pains to explain to them how mes- sages were sent by telegraph. With many thanks the two took their departure. The next day the boy was back at the station and Elkson having little to do, fell to talking to the lad, who continued to come •f back day after day. Elkson would practice Spanish on the boy a few English words

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The Railroad Telegrapher. the boy that he was tired of his business and thought he would quit. The next morning the father appeared at the station with the The next morning the dispatcher at Chihuahua tried to call up Jimenez. All he could get in answer was an unintelligible clicking. ‘Something wrong at Jinenez,’ he said to himself. He repeated his efforts hurriedly, for he must get orders there to put the through freight from the south end of the line on to the Jimenez siding to allow the southbound freight to pass. But he “The two trains met a few miles north of Jimenez, their crews escaping by Jump ing. The superintendent, with his wrecking crew, was soon at the scene of the collision and he went pnto Jimenez in a hand car. On entering the station he found the wait- ing room furnished for living purposes and was politely bidden to pase (enter) by the courteous hacendado. ‘What in — does this mean, and where is Elkson?' thundered ihe superintendent. ‘Senor Elkson left yesterday afternoon G. C. Vandlinc, Delegate Div. No. 17 son. After the usual polite greetings, the father said : “‘My son tells me you are tired of this business and want to quit it My son thinks he would like it, so i will buy it from you if you want to sell.’ “Elkson was a bright rascal and scented something instantly. ‘Yes, I will sell, if I can get my price.’ ‘“What will you take?’ asked the hacen- dado. " ‘For this agency, telegraph business and building the least 1 will take is 10,000 pesos,’ replied Elkson. “‘I will take it and will bring you the money tomorrow,’ was the prompt answer. “Elkson explained that he would make out a bill of sale and have it ready. He did that and got off of some document in the office an old red seal which he pasted on the purported bill of sale which he handed over the next day, pocketed the 10,000 pesos in bills and was never heard of afterward. A. C. Grieb, Delegate Div. No. 17. late. I have bought his business,’ politely replied the don. “ ‘The devil you have,’ stammered the gasping super.” Digitized B

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766 The Railroad Telegrapher. GOOD FOR HIM, ANYHOW. “I have spanked Thomas until I can spank him no morel" exclaimed Miss Hard- castle, the geographical mistress to Miss PAYMENT IN ADVANCE. It takes imagination and courage to make a squelching reply to a “fresh" young man. In this case he was from out of town, says a writer in Tit-Bits, and adorned with a big green necktie and accompanied by his “best girl,” he sat down at a restaurant table to order a meal. “Waiter,” he said, when that individual came up, “I want you to bring me a grilled crocodile." Yessir,” replied the waiter, perfectly un- moved. “And, waiter, bring it with butter.” “Yessir.” Then he stood there like a statue for a minute. Well,” said the young man, “aren't you going to bring it?” “Yessir,” “Why don’t you, then?” Orders is, sir, that we get pay in advance for crocodiles, sir. Crocodiles with butter, sir, are fifteen hundred pounds and two- Mastim Stephens, Delegate Div. No. 17. Manners, the mathematical mistress. “Really, my arm quite aches from the daily chastisement of that naughty boy!” “When you want him spanked again send him to me, then,” said Miss Manners. And, sure enough, at 11 o’clock next morning Thomas appeared at the door of the mathematical mistress's classroom. Where have you come from ?” asked Miss Manners. Miss Hardcastle,” confessed Thomas. “I thought so!” exclaimed the teacher, and, dropping her book, she adroitly in- verted the youngster with a twist, and pun- ished him till the room rang with shrieks and whacks. “Now, Thomas,” said Miss Manners, when she had concluded her duty “what have you got to say?” Please, miss,” blubbered the feeling scho ar, “Miss Hardcastle wants the scis- Qoro M J. G. SlMANTON, Delegate Div. No. 17. pence. If you take it without butter, sir, it is only fifteen hundred pounds, sir.” The waiter did not smile, but the girl did, and the young man climbed down. Digitized by Google

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Tower 46. We work an interlocking plant, The tower’s called forty-six, And when the trains are running late We’re in a dreadful fix. There’s fifty levers in this plant. All standing in a row, And when you line for several trains You surely have to go. The levers pull so very hard It takes your breath away, So when you would (OS) a train It’s very hard to say. And when a train’s compelled to wait For time locks to run down, The train crew’s sure to’ give you fits, And cuss you like a hound. And then (DS) will call you up, And ask you what is wrong, And says you sure must do your best To get the trains along. And when the plant goes out of biz, And trains are made to wait, If you don’t get a hustle on They’ll “can” you sure as fate. You’ve got to grab a tommy bar. And rush down on the ground, And follow out the rods, until The trouble has been found. We have to watch the wire until Some other man gets through, Then, by the time we get our man, Another train is due. We leave our key wide open while We yank the levers o’er, And, though we hurry all we can, It makes somebody sore. Then bow your back with all your might Until the plant is clear. And all the time the engine sounds Its whistle in your ear. Then when the train has cleared the plant, You write to Mr. Greer, And tell him what the trouble was, And when the train was clear. H. A. Roberts, Alternate Div. No. 17. We copy nineteen orders, when They must reverse a train. Then throw' the line up, down, we have And line all o’er again. If everything is made quite plain, And your luck’s running high, He may be satisfied with that. And not send you a “why.” We get the block from North or South, A clearance card we write, * The way we have to hustle ’round, I tell you ’tis a sight. We send the des-ti-na-tions for All south bound freights that run, And, with the trains so very thick, I tell you it's no fun. We place the orders in the hoops. And to the ground we go, And when the train men pick them up They’re never running slow.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Because I was some over weight And could no taller get, Hiey turned me down, but took in men Not half as safe a bet. My father died at eighty-three. My mother’s still alive, And I expect to work the wire 'Till I am eighty-five. • And when the fire has quite gone out, If then there is no train, We split the kindling, carry coal, And start the fire again. We sweep, we scrub, we dust, we clean The windows (twenty-two). Yet our officials think that we Have nothing much to do. We used to work an (OS) job, With sixty bucks the pay. The work that we had then’to do, Was nothing much but play. But now we work at forty-six, With sixty-five the pay, And do more work in one hour, than We used to in a day. And if you ask us why we stick, It's very plain to see. The world is full of plenty more As big fools as are we. To do this work, it takes a man With strong back, and weak head. And so I guess we'll work this job Until we three arc dead. If in this verse you find a line Deserving of your praise. Wavne S. Barker, Alternate Div. No. 17. By thine own soul's law learn to live, And if men thwart thee, take no heed, And if men hate thee, have no care; Sing thou thy song and do thy deed, Hope thou thy hope and pray thy prayer." We also keep the furnace in The basement down below, And when the trains are very thick We have to let it' go. Please give that to some other man, But help get us a raise. This verse was written by a (non). Who a non would not be, Had not the Order made me one, By an unjust decree. V .* I joined the Order in good faith, To insure f did try. The Order sent my money back, For fear that I might die. ’Though insurance I can not get. I’ll do the best I can, For while it makes a non of me, I feel I’m still a man. — I. U. Gillis.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 769 Reflection. I did pretty well with that trouble I had, That trouble that frightened me so; Now it’s over I think I’ve a right to feel glad That I didn’t give in to a blow. T. E. Fidler, Alternate Div. -No. 17. For a while it appeared that I couldn’t succeed, I was tempted to give up the figlit, But now 'that it’s over I’m happy, indeed, To think that I came out all right. I nearly gave up when the thing looked so bad, I had almost decided to quit, I’m surprised at myself at the courage I had. And I'm glad that I have so much grit. When the next trouble comes I shall stand up £nd fight, And meet it the best that I can; I’ve reached the conclusion that trouble’s all right, It brings out the stuff in a man. — Detroit Free Press. The Ways Are Green. The ways are green with the gladdening sheen Of the young year’s fairest daughter. Oh, the shadows that fleet o’er the1 springing wheat! Oh, the magic of running water! The spirit of spring is in everything, The banners of spring are streaming, We march to a tune from the fifes of June, And life's a dream worth dreaming. It’s all very well to sit and spell At the lesson there’s no gainsaying; But what the deuce are wont and use When the whole mad world’s a-Maying? When the meadow glows and the orchard snows, And the air’s with love-notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, Oh, life’s a dream worth dreaming! What Nature has writ with her lusty wit Is worded so wisely and kindly, That whoever has dipped in her manuscript Must up and follow her blindly. Now the summer prime is her blithest rhyme In the being and the seeming, And they that have heard the overword, Know life’s a dream worth dreaming. — W. E. Henley. Mother Ne'er Grew Old. While all the world is speeding on Beneath the lash of time, No chance to argue pro or con, To hesitate’s a crime; Untroubled by the eager rush For pleasure, pomp and gold, Like one who felt a holy hush, My mother ne’er grew old. A gentle matron I recall With dark and glossy hair, And husky lashes that could fall And rise without a care; C. S. Dieffenderfer, Alternate Div. No. 17. While through those soft and lustrous eyes, Whose glances ne’er shone cold, She only saw the brighter skies, Nor thought of growing old.

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770 The Railroad Telegrapher. While other people fretful grew And garnered wrinkles deep, Her Sunny nature sipped the dew That made her roses keep. L. H. Wright, Alternate Div. No. 17. So lightly all the passing years Around her did unfold, They never left a trace of tears, And mother ne’er grew old. Upon her brow the snowdrifts meet In soft repose today, And yet her smile is warm and sweet As babyhood at play. Her heart is filled with charity And sympathy enrolled: In all that’s near and motherly My mother isn’t old. — Henry David Stringham. Application and Outburst. Roll on, roll on, O time in your flight And give us the new “Ops” we Know they are all-right, The “old Ops” are nervous, their Hearing is dense; Their block it is nutty and Lacking in sense; When we’re on the wire They call us a plug And send us a message, Like poured from a jug, And expect us to catch Their clackety-click Like noise from fence-pickets That’s made with a atick. Go on and tank up Upon your old beer. New “Ops” fills your Places, they don’t need You here; Your attic is batty from The cobwebs of time, Then try to be modern Or keep off the line. The Spring Journey. 0 green was the corn as I rode on my way, And bright were the dews on the blossoms of May, And dark was the sycamore’s shade to behold, And the oak’s tender leaf was of emerald and gold. The thrush from his holly, the lark from his cloud, Their chorus of rapture sang jovial and loud. From the soft vernal sky to the soft grassy ground. There was beauty above me, beneath and around. The mild southern breeze brought a shower from the hill; And yet, though it left me all dripping and chill, 1 felt a new pleasure as onward I sped, To gaze where the rainbow gleamed broad over- head. O such be Life’s journey, and such be our skill. To lose in its blessings the sense of its ill; W. W. McCollum, Alternate Div. No. 17. i hrough sunshine and shower may our progress be even, And our tears add a charm to the prospect of heaven 1 — Bishop Hxbir. Digitized by GoogTe

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FACETIOUS Advice. “What are you carrying a cane for?” “I’m having a deuce of a time with water on the knee.” “Why don’t you try wearing pumps?” — Lippincott’s. One From London. “Tell us a joke, Mr. Fogg," said the pretty American girl. “With pleasure,” drawled the tall English- man, as he straightened up his mustache. “One cold, dawmp day, as I was strolling through the London zoo, you know, one of the hares escaped, and after chasing it two miles I caught the little animal and returned Defining the Relationship. “What's the matter with Jones? He seetds to be furiously angry at the deacon.” “Yes. You see, Jones got mad at him and wrote calling him a donkey, and the deacon in replying addressed him as brother.’ ” Sized Her Up. Doctor — Madam, your husband must have absolute rest. Mrs. Chatt — Well, doctor, he won’t listen to me. Doctor — A very good beginning, madam ; a very good beginning. — London Tatler. Punishment. “What’s the matter, Hans?” “Father caught me smoking his pipe.” “Ah, so you got a good whacking, I sup pose?” “No, father made me finish it out.”— Fliegende Blatter. G. L. Goodremote, Alternate Div. No. i Between Girls. Agnes-^What foolish things a young man will do when he's in love! Ethel — Oh, Agnes! I’ll bet Jack’s pro- posed.— Boston Transcript. it to its cage. For this service His Majesty awarded me a medal of honor.” “Do tell ! And what was on the medal ?” “ ‘Awarded to James Fogg for services as a Hare Restorer.’” Mamma’s Abandoned Trip. “Why has your wife decided to give up the European trip she was contemplating?” “She happened to hear somebody say that travel broadened one” — Chicago Record- Herald. In Next Year’s Course. True story about a schoolboy in a Cleve- land public school. This boy brought home his report card last Friday. His parents looked it over Digitized by

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772 i The Railroad Telegrapher. and noticed a blank in the place where the mark for “Deportment” should have been. “How is this?” asked the father. "You have no mark for deportment?” E. R. Ebersole, Alternate Div. No. 17. “Oh,” answered the child, brightly, “we don’t take that subject this year. That comes in next year’s course.” — Cleveland Plain Dealer. Exactly. Mr. Smith is a respectable gentleman who, though he has been married several years, has not yet lost his admiration for a pretty- girl. Having occasion to remove from his present abode he was recently looking for a suitable house and discovered one to let in a quiet street. Upon ringing the bell a piquant and lovely Irish girl came to the door, looking charming in her black dress and mob cap. “Is this house to let?’’ asked Mr. Smith. “Yes.” “Are you to be let with il ?” lie said, with a bland smile. "No, sir,” answered the maid, demurely; “I am to be let — alone.” Distinction or Difference. A group of New Yorkers were lounging on the piazza of a nearby shore hotel last Sunday when a young man, wearing exqui- site clothes and a vacant stare, passed by on his way to the beach with a young woman on either arm. “You know who that is, I suppose?” re- marked one of the party. . “Oh, yes,” was the reply. “Got a couple of millions, I understand. Just out of col- lege. He was educated at Harvard Univer- sity, was he not?” “Oh, no,” said the first speaker. “He wasn’t educated at Harvard. He went to school there.” In the Same Boat. “We get some sad cases,” said the attend- ant at the Balmy Lunatic Asylum to the interested visitor, and opened the door of the first cell. Inside was a man sitting on a three-legged stool, gazing vacantly at the wall. W. Carr, Alternate Div. No. 17. “His is an unhappy story,” said the at- tendant. “He was in love with a girl, but she married another man, and he lost his reason from grief.” Digitized by Google O

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 773 They stole out softly, closing the door behind them, and proceeded to the next inmate. C. L. Cook, Delegate Div. No. 20. This cell was thickly padded, and the man within was stark, staring mad. “Who is this?” inquired the visitor. “This?” repeated the attendant. “This is the other man !” How She Found Out. Willie and Tommy are two youngsters who are pugilistically inclined. The other day the following conversation took place between them : “Aw,” said Willie, “you’re afraid to fight — that’s all it is.” “Naw, I’m not,” protested Tommy, stoutly, “but if I fight my ma’ll find it out and lick me.” “How’ll she find it out, eh ?” “She'll see the doctor goin' to your house.” tance from his own city, he was forced to leave the city Saturday of each week and go to the town in which the young woman lived, give her the treatment Sunday and return to his office Monday. A friend once asked the osteopath how he had arranged to give the young woman the treatment for her ankles and wrists when she lived at such a distance and the osteopath replied : “Oh, I go out and treat her week-ends.” A Telegraph Dialogue. Two telegraph operators were seated in a down town cafe recently when an athletic young man and an exceedingly pretty girl entered. They were placed at a table oppo- site the “key” men, who were sitting side by side in a position facing the girl. As is the custom of the craft when wishing to discuss some one in a public place, they telegraphed to each other, using their knives on the plate. , “Peacherino, isn’t she?” one ticked to the other. G. E. SoYSTER, Delegate Div. No. 23. His Treatment. A certain osteopath was treating a young woman who had very weak ankles and wrists. As she lived in a town quite a dis- “A tree full," came back the tapping reply. "Wonder who the sack is with her?” “Search me — looks like a boob tied up with wren like her,” Digitized by

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774 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Bet they aren’t married. If they are, all she needs to do to get a divorce is to ex- hibit that map of his in court.” E. R. DnaicKsoH, Delegate Div. No. 23. “While the two men were enjoying a laugh over their silent joking they were surprised and somewhat alarmed to hear some more "table knife telegraphy.” The “peacherino” was doing it, and she did not look at all pleased, either. “You two had better look out while you are all together,” carelessly ticked her knife blade while she listened to something her companion was saying. “This sack and boob, as you called him, with the divorce map, is my husband — safe mover by trade. He eats fresh little boys.” Something happened to the “wires” about that time, and all communication ceased. 8he Was In a Hurry. At a lecture a well-known authority on economics mentioned the fact that in some parts the number of men was considerably larger than that of women, and he added, humorously : “I can, therefore, recommend the ladies to emigrate to that part of the world.” A young lady seated in one of the last rows got up, and, full of indignation, was leaving the room rather noisily, whereupon the lecturer remarked : “I did not mean that it need be done in such a hurry as that.” — London Bystander. It* Limitations. Impecunious Suitor (endeavoring to make • himself agreeable to Miss Angela’s papa).— What*a charming place you have here, Mr: Oldman! Does it go all the way to that grove over there? Unsympathetic Papa — It does. Impecunious Suitor — And all the way to that stone wall in the distance on this side? Unsympathetic Papa — It does. And it goes all the way to the river on the south, and all the way to the main road on the north. But it does not go with my daugh- ter Angela. — New York Globe. Encore. Little James, while at a neighbor’s, was given a piece of bread and butter, and politely said, "Thank you.” “That’s right, James,” said the lady. “I like to hear little boys say, ‘Thank you.’ ” E. H. Buiwsll, Delegate Div. No. 23. “Well,” rejoined James, “if you want to hear me say it again, you might put some jam on it.” — Chicago News. Digitized by LiOOQle

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PHILOSOPHY AND FAITH. unr HE desiring of what is true, and the practice of that which is good are two most important objects of philosophy.” — Voltaire. “Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.” — Lincoln. chain of arrangements, settlements, deci- sions, laws; each one with a certain com- bination of the false and the true applied to this or that social adjustment? No won- der that some new trouble comes to most of us for every one we may suppress or diminish. And that is what we call prog- ress, evolution, civilization, etc. The two above dictums are no doubt admirable. Yet them come from two in- dividuals as different from each other as it is possible to find them in human history. Each one represents a different epoch. Each one embodies a different group of ideals. Each one appeals to different aspects of human life, to different social tendencies, aims and results, in connection with human progress and evolution. Yet both give us the same aspiration of every soul in love with God and humanity, both speak in forms of language worthy of respect. Both express the same admiration for the truth that alone can make men free — free from the kingdom of sin in which humanity is yet sunk, enveloped, submerged, even if trying to get out of it. Voltaire tells us to try to find the truth through what we call philosophy. Lincoln tells us to try to find the truth through what we call faith, through actualized du- ties. There we have the indivisibility of the truth. We can not take any depart- ment of human life without coming across the same all-important thought, the thought which practically tells us : “What are you going to do with the truth in connection with the present subject we "have now in our hands, for us to settle?” Unfortu- nately, we seldom think of the truth when we work for the solution of this or that human problem. We are more apt to say to each other: “Let us see how we can manage to make a compromise with the truth.” Is not human history a perpetual SHERUAN CoRRELL, Delegate Div. No. 23. Philosophy ! What should that mean ? “To ascertain the simple processes, prin- ciples and details by which to make human life worth living on earth. To grasp and realize God’s truth in all human activities. To thus live in complete peace with the forces, laws and phenomena in the universe. To thus grant to every human individual, from the birth to the grave, in the name of human law, all opportunities for the healthy manhood development of every human be- mg. Digitized by

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776 The Railroad Telegrapher. ■ What, now about “faith," that formidable word of ours? Apply to faith the essence of the thoughts we have incorporated in Geo. B. Turner, Delegate Div. No. 23. our definition of Philosophy. Would not that be enough for all practical purposes? Have we ever tried to do anything of the kind in any national group? Have we not done just the reverse in all the essentials of human life everywhere on the face of the planet? And who has ruled humanity? The rabble of nations? Hardly. We have assumed the natural badness of that rabble. 1 hat badness has never been proved. It is only through the misuse of power that w’e can prove the badness of men. ’tes, power curtailing the natural oppor- tunities we all have received as our ‘ birth right:’ the right to live a full life, as the humblest blade of grass or insect receives m the world of mere forces and forms apart from consciousness, from the reason- ing faculty, etc. Every curtailment of nat- ural development, every restriction coming from foolish traditions, from silly consen- sus, from laws of oppression or insufficient healthy freedom, every such process is re- sponsible for the supposed badness of our plain people, and even for the absence of high ideals. T ake now one of the fresh absurdities we seem to have recently discovered. We refer to the fact that not even an annual salary of $17,000 is enough for this nation of ours to have competent men willing to be our ambassadors to any of the principal European nations. Not less than $50,000 is needed for one of our educated Americans to make both ends meet in London, Paris, Berlin, etc., as the representative of the L nited States. Is not that sublimely ridic- ulous? W ith our modern, rapid communications by cable and mail, all governments are so intimately connected with each other that the ambassador business is as useless as a heavy pair of rubber boots to dance on a velvet carpet. Unfortunately, even the best of us cling yet to the old fancies and whims. Abnormalities beget each other, and it happens that even our modern progress, no matter how much better than the old one, in certain directions remains yet consider- ably fantastic and abnormal. Take, for instance, the fact that for the last few Chas. Krumm, Delegate Div. No. 23. decades we have demoralized the ambassa- dors of all nations by sending men consid- erably rich than the richest men in the Digitized by Google -

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The Railroad Telegrapher, old nations. Our representative men have life of real joy as God means we all should been able to show that they could spend revel in, on earth already, as a prelude, an more money in foolish displays of wealth introduction into the grander joys of the than any other ambassador under the sun. beyond. We all are bound to pay for the collective sin of standing by a wrong life philosophy, by a faith which repudiates the ' . , . rirnul simplicity of "Divine Law." .7 . ^ -iim Jose Guos. FOREIGN TELEGRAPH. I had a dual pleasure in reading the ar- ticles relating to the above subject, viz. : those contributed by Bro. J. R. O'Daniel in the October issue and by Bro. D. C. Smart in December. I especially took in- terest in Mr. Smart’s opinion of railroad- ing in Great Britain. It is now just two years since I# severed my connection with the largest road in Scotland. Having passed the civil-service examination (which, by the way, was a few sums in pounds, shillings and pence), I, at the tender age of fifteen years, was initiated into the ranks as rail- way clerk at four shillings and nine pence per week ($1.14), this amount being the regular apprentice scale of salary, graduat- ing at the end of four years’ service. Then you emerge a full-fledged railway clerk, ready for the brass buttons and gay uni- The saddest fact of modern life is that we don’t wish to reconstruct our ideals r— where that is most indispensable. We don't wish to have or practice the kind of phil- osophy or faith that could place humanity JfcFjrfS in peace with God. We still prefer a faith and a philosophy which allow us to con- tinue our wrong legislation. We thus evolve the many evils which are produced I^^Bk. ^Bf J by abnormal accumulations of wealth with I* CJL - I some, and by deplorable poverty some- B|'f where else. And the middle poverty V “iSfl much better. What, then, abotit wealth "per sc," re- gardless of >vhat we owe to each other and to the “Power” that has placed us on earth? Even wealth brings a mean devel- opment to most of us, the wealthy chaps. Even we remain at the mercy of the rank social injustice of all nations thus far. Even we are often caught by many of the form of station agent. But, to come to the tragedies of life. Not even we, the pos- real facts concerning the telegraph instru- sessors of great wealth, manage to have a ment used by all the railroads on the other Ed. Hurley, Delegate Div. No. 23. C. E. Betts, Delegate Div. No. 23 Digitized by

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778 The Railroad Telegrapher. side of the “herring pond.” Firstly, the key and sounder are unknown in any rail- road office. That system is exclusively W. N. Upham, Delegate Div. No. 23. used by the government in handling their postal-message business. An American operator might be a professional at the Continental Code, yet would find, on apply- ing for a telegraph position on a railroad, that he would be required to master the intricate upright-needle and dial-sounder instrument, manipulated by a ball-shaped grip handle at bottom, held by entire hand, the movement being made by using the arm from wrist to elbow. Space forbids the fully explaining of this system ; it would take an article by itself. Resonators are un- known, each instrument being' distinguished by its tone, the sounders being of brass, and, as a general rule, the right being cut a higher tone than the left. The alphabet has no dashes, dots alone being used, and, of course, no spacing is required in Conti- nental Code. As an American lady once told me (while purchasing tickets, with usual argu- ment regarding the coinage and correct change), that I “seemed to have an orches- tra going in there all the time, and not like the clickty-click they used on the other side.” The musical sound being made, as I men- tioned, by the brass used. When an operator is desirous of calling up another office, he calls intermittently, and, on being an- swered, he gives his office signal call. This is repeated by the receiving operator. Then they exchange calls once. They are then ready for business. First, the prefix of messages is signaled. Example : D. B. stands for ordinary railroad business mes- sage ; D. L. for relay of same class ; S. for Government Postal, etc., etc. Then time message as filed is sent in code. Exam- ple 1-10 (one ten) would stand for A. B., letters of the alphabet being used around the hours, omitting J, the seconds between being R., S., W., X. Example: 5-17 (five- seventeen would be E. C. S. In the body of the message, if operator comes to fig- ures, he signals F. I., then spells the figure out, as 1 (one), o (nought). When this is completed the signal, F. F. given, signifying that no more figures are coming. Though hardly so fast as Morse, yet a strong, steady and slurring current is obtained by instrument. One thing a fellow does 0. W. Nelson, Delegate Div. No. 23. appreciate ; that is, you are never repri- manded by wire chief for leaving the key open, etc. When not in operation, handle Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 779 of instrument remains perpendicular, cir- cuit being closed until touched or held to either side. One thing I especially noticed R. E. Schultz, Delegate Div. No. 23. in this country was that the several roads did not use a universal code for transact- ing important and rush messages regarding all freight and passenger business, as well as movement of trains. Here is an every- day message, varying, of course, in forma- tion, according to business and department : Example: D. B., C. L., 12 words. From Brown Goods Berwick. To Black Edinburgh. Otter 120 of 7th. Smith 1 Box. Crow. Moselle. Translated is: “Pay message for City.” Filed at 3-55. From Brown Goods Berwick To Black Edinburgh. Our freight waybill number 20 of 7th. Smith 1 Box. Give proof of delivery; show receiver’s signature and date effected. Give this matter your immediate attention. It can readily be seen that considerable saving of time and labor is attained by this method. Officers, operators and, in fact, all employes, soon memorize the words most frequently used in their respective departments, and they rarely have to resort to code book for reference. I could give a more lucid description to readers inter- ested by contributing a series consisting of the following: Explaining the working of telegraphs, cir- cuits, batteries, etc. The movement of trains and equipment. The various methods of accounting freight tickets. Rendering reports to clearing house. Here is a list of some of the British railroad terms for employes, equipment, rolling stock, etc.: Agent — station master. Ticket agent — booking clerk. Freight agent — goods agent. Telegraph operator (block) — signalman (sports a uniform). Passenger conductor — passenger guard. Freight conductor — goods guard. Switchman — shunter. Yardmaster — marshal-man. Engineer — engine driver. Ross. C. Nisonger, Delegate Div. No. 23. A ' ham” — "Mim Passenger car — carriage. Coal car — wagon.

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780 The Railroad Telegrapher. Baggage car and caboose— guard’s van. Engines have no cowcatcher, alarm bell or headlight, only markers being shown. Geo. L. Gallaher, Delegate Div. fao. 23. Trespassers on right-of-way and railway property are severely dealt with, being fined; if unable to pay, imprisoned. Their names and addresses are blacklisted and exhibited at every station as a warning to others. Hobos are unknown. The “Weary Willies” are never in a hurry and prefer to walk by easy stages. No commission is allowed agents for express, government postal messages or tickets. Each railroad handles its own express business. Gov- ernment se rvants take charge of all mail matter, pouches, sacks, etc., delivering to and from stations, and no responsibility rests on railroad servants regarding this department. Most of the companies offer prizes to agents and signalmen for best- kept stations, the competition being keen between the different divisions, resulting in most of the country stations being mini- ature gardens, with flower plots, lawns, etc. The depots, being either built of stone or brick, are generally covered with roses, honeysuckle or creepers. The agents, op- erators and clerks are well organized. The Railway Clerks' Association, with head- quarters at 337 Grays Inn Road, London, W. C. I can assure any O. R. T. member that if he happens to be visiting the world’s largest city he will be accorded a warm welcome from the society’s popular general secretary, Mr. A. G. Walkden. Since commencing this article I have received a letter from a brother operator, presently employed in Glasgow, Scotland. He in- forms me that most of the roads are short of men, and states that if I should return to Scotia’s shores at this time I could com- mand the salary of $500 per annum. Now, readers, don’t smile. I contend this sum is equal to the American salary oi $900. The efforts of the Railway Clerks’.. Asso- ciation for the betterment of conditions the men are forced to work under (I may state that the monthly assessment of this society is 25 cents), has, in a great meas- ure, altered the general state of affairs which has existed for years, namely, low and inadequate salaries, unsanitary offices, long hours of duty, insufficient and poor assistance, when annual leave of absence is granted (if that year is one of your lucky J. G. Howard, Alternate Div. No. 23. ones). The pick of the young men are now emigrating to Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Each com- Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 781 pany has its superannuation society for salaried employes. Deducting a small sum from its membership every two weeks, they B. J. Simen, Alternate Div. No. 23. retire its members on pension at the age of sixty-five years. Promotion is still conducted on the ancestor plan. Favorit- ism and nepotism are rampant. Some day I shall return and claim a superintendent's job; then enjoy the sunset of my days by living on that aforesaid pension — perhaps. A. S. Home, Division No. 31. FOREIGN TELEGRAPH. In response to J. R. O’Daniel's article in the October Telegrapher, I for one spent two months abroad during August and September, 1911, traveling through Eng- land, Wales and Scotland. The principal railway systems I traveled on were the Great Western, London Northwestern, Midland, North British, and Caledonian Railways, and naturally, as an operator, took particular notice and inquired into the system of train movement. I found that the telegraph is an unimportant part of train movement over there, as all main lines of these systems are double tracked and run same as our American first-class systems, by an up-to-date block system. No trains run on telegraphic train orders; no such thing as train dispatching by wire ; all trains run by block system, and class of freight trains are designated by the signals they display. It is quite interest- ing to see how they run trains on single track. It is worked by the electric-staff system; each office has an electric working device, which holds a number of staffs. When the operator wants the block for a train, he touches a button that rings up the station ahead. The operator at that office turns a knob on his machine, which unlocks the machine at station in rear, so operator can take out a staff for the com- ing train. Only one staff can be taken out at one operation, so it’s an absolute block. No train is permitted in a block without a staff, and all yard switches are handled from signal box. Therefore, accidents of any kind are very rare, and unless a train has plenty of room to take siding by pull- ing in and getting into clear, they can not pass at such points. No sawing by or Arthur O. Sundet, Alternate Div. Xo. 23. hacking in to clear is allowed. To show the unimportance of the telegraph, I will relate an instance : I was on a branch / Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. train on the Great Western, and the elec- willing to go wherever sent and work for trie-staff system got out of order. They a stated length of time after learning, will had the telegraph and knew the block was be taught free of charge in Manila for six months and ten dollars a month allowed them for expenses while learnfrig. In this way any quantity of cheap help may be obtained. The American operator is prevented by this overflow of cheap help from having the working conditions bet- tered. It’s a case of work and say nothing or be replaced by a Filipino. There are many openings for first-class telegraphers in commercial work — oper- ators to take charge as managers of tele- graph stations in different parts of the islands. In most offices Filipinos are used with an American manager in charge. The managers devote much of their time to testing wires, as the native operators out in the Provinces are in the habit of putting “the ground” on and forgetting to take it off, causing an endless amount of trouble. Most of the telegraph lines are “open circuits,” on account of the tropical cli- T. C. Strobel, Alternate Div. No. clear, but we had to wait forty-five min- utes for an engine to come back from ter- minal of the division with a staff, so our train could proceed. Regarding the tele- graph in handling messages, the most funny thing I saw about it was the receiving operator giving O. K. by making one dot after each word, but. thijt did not seem to delay much, as they carL do 'that with left hand, which they always have on the handle of the instrument, and at the same time keep on writing with the right hand. Wm. Johns, Cert. 104, N. Y. C. Div. No. 8. TELEGRAPH IN THE PHILIPPINES. The telegraph lines in the Philippines are owned and operated by the United States Government under the head of the Bureau of Posts. The Bureau of Posts in Manila sends out circulars to all parts of the islands, stating that all Filipinos who wish to learn telegraphy and will be J. A. Hove, Alternate Div. No. mate, as much better service can be ob- tained from the “open circuits” than from the “closed circuits.” Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 783 The bulk of the work is handled in Spanish, Visayan, Tagalog, Illocano and more than twenty-five other native dia- E. L. Lipsiiield, Alternate Div. No. 23. lects. Very little work is transmitted in English except from Manila, where the majority of Americans are located. The average salary of a telegrapher (American) is from $1,200 to $1,400 per year at the beginning, with chances of ad- vancement to $1,500 or $1,800 or more, according to ability and size and location of office. The greatest disadvantage to this work is that most of the offices are situated in places where there are but few Americans, thus making the operator wish he was back in the United States once more. Living expenses are very high in Ma- nila, house rent is from $40 to $65 per month for four or five rooms. The climate is very even, not over ten degrees’ change the year round, making a person wish for a breath of cold air once in a while. Just a word in closing regarding the railroad systems. The islands have a fine, up-to-date railroad, owned by English cap- ital and protected by the United States Government. The telephone system is used is dispatching trains, and, owing to the small amount of traffic on most of the divisions, a Filipino dispatcher is generally found in charge. C. H. Link, Cert. 493. Div. 29. CONTENTMENT VS. SATISFACTION. By the Rev. Charles Stelzle. Does the church teach that a man should be satisfied with his present condition, no matter what that condition may be — long hours, short wages, unsanitary workshops, unhealthy homes, uneducated minds? Noth- ing could be farther from the truth. The whole trend of its teaching is in the oppo- site direction. Some men are sneeringly saying that the church teaches submission, and that, therefore, it is an obstacle in the way of real progress. I want to point out the difference between being “content” and being “satisfied.” The Bible exhorts men to be content. It does not teach that they are to be satisfied. There is a great difference between the two. St. Paul said that he had learned in E. C. Weatheely, Alternate Div. No. 23. whatsoever state he was, “therewith to be content.” He had learned how to make the best of things as they were. But in Digitized by

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784 The Railroad Telegrapher. the same epistle he added: “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect. This one thing I do: forgetting the things which are behind (the successes and failures) I press on.” He was con- tent, but not satisfied. Satisfaction is derived from the Latin words “satis” and “facie,” which mean, making or having enough. Contentment is from the Latin “contineo,” which means, to contain, or to hold one’s self together. Contentment lies in one’s self. Satisfac- tion is derived from external objects. Contentment means the enjoyment of what one has, but it does not imply that one has reached the ideal. It is not indifference or laziness. It does not demoralize char- acter or hinder noble aspirations or brave endeavor after improvement. It does mean, however, that one is self- contained — the master of one’s self. No man can reach out after better and higher things until he has conquered himself. Solomon, the wise king, once said, “He that ruleth his spirit is greater than he that taketh a city.” And so, the church is with the toiler in his struggles after better things. It does not teach that a man must be satisfied. It does teach that a man should learn to be content— and so does common sense teach it. Digitized by

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Ne\A} Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. The following officers were installed at the April meeting: Chief telegrapher, L. H. Dowd; first vice-chief, E. C. Terry; second vice-chief, VV. II. Gordon; secretary and treasurer, Geo. F. McCormack. General Chairman Manion acted as installing officer and performed the service in his usual fine style. Later he gave us a very interesting talk, explaining the progress of the committee. Local Chairman Dowd, of the Western; Bro. Leate, of the Midland, and Chief Telegrapher Tiger, of Division 37, also delivered interesting addresses. “Judge” Terry treated us to another of his good, old talks, and there were many other inter- esting features too numerous to mention. Come out and get acquainted, you’ll like it after you get started. Bro. M. W. Handy, our efficient general secre- tary and treasurer, has returned to his duties after several weeks’ illness. The brothers learned, with much pleasure, that Bro. M. W. Handy succeeds himself as general secretary and treasurer. As further proof that our general committee can always be depended upon to do the proper thing, we are glad to report that Bro. E. J. Manion has been re-elected general chairman for another two-year term. Congratulations to “Doc” and to us. It is not necessary to write a eulogy on his merits, they are too well known by all of us. Suffice it to say that we have the best general chairman ever. W. A. Fuller, Alternate Div. No. 26. Bro. Hcgcrman, extra, has been assigned to Sandy Hook, as there were no bidders. Bro. Dowd wishes to thank the members of the division for the beautiful floral offering sent at the funeral of his father, Geo. W. Dowd, seventy-four years of age, who passed away on Friday morning, March 7th, at Walcott, N. Y. He had been in poor health for nearly two years and had made his home with Bro. Dowd since December. While his death was not altogether unexpected the sum- mons came very suddenly, before Bro. Dowd could reach home from Boston, where he was working on schedule negotiations with the general committee. Bro. J. J. Cogtcllo, of Plainville, is fast regain- ing his health at Asheville, N. C., and expects to return soon and resume his duties. Ar. Y., N. H. & H., Western Division — Tolies closed, and Sister Cullen took first Towan- Bro. Dowd almost swamped me with notes this ^r0- I'lyui very kindly agreeing to go on month. Let us hope the habit is contagious. You second, allowing her to take his place on fust, can not overwork me, boys, I'll handle all you Bro. Van Desusen, the man who put the “AX” send in. in "AJAX,” is on third Ilawlcyville. Digitized by CiOOQle,

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786 The Railroad Telegrapher. There are contemplated changes at *‘CS,M Bris- tol, probably the transferring of the work to **BR” office, but nothing definite is known yet. Some of the so-called telegraphers sent along the division to post seem to have a very limited C. R. Shortridge, Delegate Div. No. 37. knowledge of “Morse.” Have a care that they do not get you into trouble. Bro. Lowrey, of Lenox, Mass., and Bro. Clark, of Stonington, took advantage of their stay in Boston to entertain their very charming daughters, and every point of interest in the “Hub” was visited. It is reported that the last seen of the two young ladies they were looking over the latest Parisian styles in hats, but too much importance must not be attached to this report, because any remark about hats by a mere man is always con- sidered a joke. Bro. MacPherson, Hawleyville first, has resigned and accepted an agency on another line, owing to the ill health of his wife. We are sorry to lose “Mac” and trust that the Mrs. will soon recover her health and good fortune attend them. Bro. Folkey, of Hopewell, was called to his home in Texas, owing to his father being mur- dered there by a negro. The remains were brought to Deposit, N. Y., for burial. The brother has the sympathy of the members of the division in his bereavement. Bro. Dunbar and son, Durwood, of Danbury, are visiting relatives in Shelburne Falls, Mass. Bro. Odium, formerly at Forestville, is now fill- ing the relief agents and telegraphers assign- ments, which will give him a wide and varied experience. Bro. Link, former assistant ticket agent at Dan- bury, lately of the Philippines, has been assigned Stevenson agency. We welcome him back. Bro. Goulette has taken the position at “TH,” Pittsfield, the balance of the telegraph jobs being under the B. & A. R. R. This position requires a first-class man, and Bro. Goulette can fill the bill. The wife of Bro. Shepherd, of New Milford, has been confined to the Danbury Hospital with a severe case of pneumonia. We trust she will soon be restored to good health. Qrews will soon be running from Maybrook to Cedar Hill. The change was scheduled for April 15th. Bids for trains 71 and 72 are out, A. C. N. E. crew taking one side of the run. Another auto signal is to be installed at each end of Terryville tunnel to shorten up block, and thus avoid delay to fast trains. Much disappointment was felt by a large number of railroad men who had asked for relief to attend the hearing on the labor bills at the capitol at Hartford, when these measures were put over to a later date. We hope they will be given atten- tion soon and be reported on favorably. Some of them are certainly “just what the doctor ordered.” T. A. A. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the March meeting of the Ladies’ Social Club was a v . • C. N. Jones, Alternate Div. No. 27. great success, and all felt well repaid for attend- ing. In the flower social Sister Haddock received first prize, by draw, on account of several sisters being tied for first place. Sister Flowers secured Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 787 / the booby prize, a bag of pop corn, which she generously shared with the others. Sisters Springer and Briggs served a delightful lunch. The April meeting took the form of a penny social. E. J. Man ion. Delegate Div. No. 2 9. Brennan, and he on third East Foxboro, by Mr. Morjeren, from third Franklin St., Worcester. Bro. Provender is relieving Bro. Barden, of Division 189, on first East Foxboro, for thirty days’ vacation. Bro. Doyle, spare towerman, bid in third Davis- ville. Bro. Davis, spare, is on second Stonington Jet. Mr. Flinn, third Sharon pit, bid in third Water St., East Providence. Bro. Callahan, second Water St., East Providence, was off a few days, relieved by Bro Johnson, spare. Bro. Cutler, Elmwood tower, is improving in health. Those interested in base ball, who think a good team can be formed, address, promptly, Joseph Black, 24 Atwood St., Providence, R. I. J. D. L., Div. Cor. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. B. & M. R. R.— The following committees and officers were ap- pointed by the chief telegrapher for year 1913: Bro. Doran, of Terminal, succeeds Bro. Lands- berg on board of auditors, whose term has expired; A. W. Parquctte, of West Cambridge, for inside sentinel, and J. H. Graham, of Medford, outside sentinel. visiting committees: Portland Division via Portsmouth — F. H. Childs. Peabody; H. S. Sweatland, Marblehead; L. B. Bilbruck, Kittery. N. Y., N. H. & H. Notes— Bro. J. J. Flaherty bid in C. & O., at Valley Falls; relieved, on bid, at third Sharon Heights, by Bro. J. H. Hickey, from second W. Mansfield. Bro. Cafferty bid in Waterman Ave. tower days, and Bro. Pineault, Waterman Ave. nights, bid in Sharon pit third. Bro. Hedges has our well wishes in the new position he has just bid in at "P,” vice Bro. Mig- nault, who went to Waterman St. tower, and later bid in Hills Grove first, relieving Bro. Gardiner, who bid in third in the new electric tower at Worcester. Bro. Griffin, first Valley Falls, bid in first, and Bro. Shepard, second Boston switch, bid in second new electric Worcester tower. Bro. Graham, second Broyton Ave., bid in second Boston switch, and Bro. Toodvine bid in third Val- ley Falls. J regret Sister Barry’s affliction. April 1st her ten-year-old daughter underwent an operation for head trouble, and on April 6th her sister passed away suddenly at Sister Barry’s home. On both occasions Van relieved her at Woonsocket. Sister Barry and her family have the sincere sympathy of the entire membership of our division. Bro. W. J. Brenner’s wife is very ill, threatened with typhoid fever. He was about to move his family from Stonington to Providence. We hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. Blake, spare towerman, bid in second East Foxboro, relieved on third Mystic, on bid, by Bro. G. F. McCormack, Delegate Div. No. 2 9. Portland Division via Dover — P. J. O'Connor, Andover; J. D. Collins, Wakefield; C. J. Murphy, Derry, N. H.

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788 The Railroad Telegrapher. Southern Division — H. G. Mitchell, West Somer- ville; F. J. Corcoran, Waltham; J. Haggerty, Lowell. R. E. Porter, Delegate Div. No. 29. Fitchburg Division — A. W. Parquette, Cam- bridge; G. T. Rosherry, Gardner; R. H. Nims, Waltham. Terminal Division — W. A. Sprague. Board of Auditors — M. E. Doran, three years; W. M. Laird, two years; 11. T. Cunningham, one year. Board of Trustees — Jos. Aronson, Portland Division via Portsmouth; F. B. Gray, Portland Division via Dover; D. J. McDonald, Woburn, So. Division; Fred Prevost, Fitchburg; F. J. Lar- gie, Terminal. Boston & Maine f C. & 1\, South Division — It is not very often you see a write up from this division, but if the brothers will send in what little news they hear of, to me, by the 20th of the month, we will try and let the outside world know that we are not all nons. The high water caused several washouts on the line, and every one had plenty of work during that time. Telegraphers are scarce just now, and we must get after every new man and see that he ha9 an up-to-date. Every one we get helps us just that much more to get our schedule. Everybody try and help out a little, and things will move smoothly. C. B., Div. Cor. New York, N. Y., Division No. 44. The regular meeting for April was called to order by Chief VanNostrand, on the 12th, with all officers in their places and about thirty-five brothers present. We had room for thirty-five more, and had hoped for a larger attendance, as the Ladies’ Auxiliary meets same night at same hall. While you are meeting with the broth- ers of No. 44, your wife could be in Room No. 2, with the ladies. This is Bro. Van Nostrand’s sixth year as chief, come out one and all and support him, and show your general committee that you have an interest in the division, that you will sup port it and that you want results. You can not get them by being dead to the issue and staying home, instead of going to the meetings and help- ing those present to do their work as well as yours. Come out to the meetings, and also get busy with the nons. Five applications were acted on favorably, and it is now Bros. Wm. B. Over- ton, Port Jefferson; Geo. F. Cook, Broadway Flushing; Thomas Feeley, Hempstead, and Wm. R. Maize, third Queens. Bro. VanNostrand appointed Bros. Gafney. Bennett and Hoadley as our sick committee to visit the brothers who are ill and cheer them up. The Ladies’ Auxiliary sent an invitation to the brothers to partake of refreshments after the meet- ing. They had all kinds of pie, and Tom Gafney had the time of his life trying to hide it. I.. H. Dowd, Delegate Div. No. 29. The Long Island R. R. — Bro. George G. Ayling, Central Islip, L. I., laid off sixteen days with an infected felon on the third finger of his right hand; relieved by Bn >. W. B. Overton, of Port Jefferson. Digitized by ^Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher Relief Agent Bro. Rice bid in South Hampton express agency; Bro. E. VanNostrand third Hollis tower, and Bro. Maize, third Queens, making **QU” solid, with Bro. Willis on first and Bro. Crotty on second. * J. W. O’Loughlin, our genial and popular tower inspector, while helping in the flooded dis- tricts in Ohio, was relieved by Bro. Donovan. It is now Bro. L. E. Brunell, agent at *St. Albans. Bro. A. P. Sinderhauf, first Springfield Jet., is off sick. We hope for a speedy recovery and his return to work, we miss him on the wire. Our genial and popular secretary and treasurer, Bro. L. Meringer, has resumed duty at Winfield Jet. after quite a while in the sick chamber. We are all glad to see him out again. The new “J” tower is being operated success- fully with Bro. E. F. Webb, first Sheet; Mr. Cornell, second, and Bro. Clawson third. Bros. Fox and Eastwood are on first machine, Bro. Jones and Mr. Buckby on second and Bro. Gaf- ncy and Mr. Wachter on third. Bro. A. A. Leonard recently spent a few days in Boston in the interest of this division. Bro. I*. H. Surine is acquiring a reputation as an egg expert. Fred can tell you the stock of the chicken by candling the egg. Bro. E. W. Nicholson and bride have returned from their honeymoon in the South. Congratu- lations. Cert. 16. If you want excitement, attend the games by the base ball teams organized by Bros. Thuma and Hoadley. When the former gets his bunch of clam diggers going, you know what to expect. Wm. H. Gordon Alternate Div. No. Bros. A. A. Leonard and A. F. Heller, our dele- gates to the Baltimore Convention, are busy pre- paring for the trip. Bro. Heller is getting his farm in shape at Dunton before leaving. Bro. Bill Leahy, who relieved C. A. Birs, agent at Sag Harbor, while on vacation in Alabama, is now relieving Bro. Jack Marten, ticket agent East New York, gone on a trip for his health. Sister Clara HeStJach, from Woodhaven, is now split trick ticket agent at Nostrand Ave. Bro. A. Filby and wife, of Vandeveer Park agency, put in their vacation attending court; relieved by Bro. Walters. Bro. G. H. Wilkinson, agent Lea Side Junction, Ont., spent two weeks’ holiday, visiting his brother- in-law, Bro. A. L. Marsh, agent at Oyster Bay. This was Bro. Wilkinson’s first visit to this part of the States, and we hope he will come again. Bro. A. L. Marsh has the heartfelt sympathy of the brothers of this division in the death of his father, at his home in Oyster Bay on March 9th. Miss Minnie Leonard, second Oyster Bay, has been very sick recently with lagrippe. Mr. Dickson, first there, recently married, is spending the honeymoon at his old home in Atlanta, Ga. Relief Agent Bro. A. W. Brooker is relieving at Flabush Ave. terminal. Bro. Tripp, agent Manorville, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Walters. C. E. Maxwell, Delegate Div. No. 31 CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the members of Division No. 44 for the sympathy expressed upon the death of my father. L. Meringer, Cert. 156. Digitized by

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790 The Railroad Telegrapher. CARD OF THANKS. I desire to convey to the members of Division No. 44, O. R. T., my sincere thanks for the sympathy shown at the degth of my daughter. M. Reiser, Cert. 177, Div. 44. H. J. Mohler, Delegate Div. No. 31. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. Yodr correspondent was unable to attend both meetings in March, therefore no write-up. The general committee being unable to come to an agreement with Mr. Bardo, appealed to Mr. Mellen. Ihe N. E. Congress of agents, towermen and telegraphers, under the auspices of the O. R. T., held its second congress at the hospitable Quincy House, in Boston, on March 12th. Bro. Ross, acting as chairman, called the assembly together at 10:15 a- m., and being chosen permanent chair- man, appointed three secretaries and two mar- shals. A message of regret from Bro. Quick was read, who was unable to be present. President Perham addressed us briefly, express- ing surprise at seeing so many brothers present at the morning meeting. He held that it was a good omen and hoped we would derive some per- manent benefit from such noble efforts. Resolutions were presented, in writing, of vital importance to the rank and file of the Order, showing a spirit of progressiveness which appeared radical to some, yet proved to be in keeping with the times, when ably discussed by our president. Every one present was given a chance to speak on the several subjects, and the discussion lasted long past the noon hour. President Perham was called upon again to address the congress, and in a thirty-minute talk advised us to organize! organize!! organize!!! and keep everlastingly at it. Organize is the# watchword of progressiveness. It is impossible to make rapid progress, and is usually necessary to follow along the lines of the boy at school -in elementary studies before we can grasp the higher order of things. The O. R. T., although just coming of age, has made rapid progress and has steadily gained a foothold, until today it is no mere factor cater- ing to the welfare of the industrial worker. We must organize and array ourselves against those who are organized to ktep us in perpetual want. YVe wish to share some of that prosperity which at the present time is fattening the pocketbook of the capitalist. We demand a fair share of the products of our labor, realizing that we are the creators of wealth and should at least have a just division of that wealth, instead of merely a measly, paltry pittance that hardly keeps body and soul together. Presi- dent Perham spoke for thirty minutes. Bro. Leonard, general chairman of the Long Island, also addressed us, and spoke along the lines of organization, and others followed. An adjournment was then taken until the night ses- s‘on* Bardol, Cor. W. L. WlLMARTH, Delegate Div. No. 31. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. Several members of our division took part in the proceedings of the N. E. conference at the Quincy House on March 12th. Bro. Cosgrove, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. J. J. Murphy. Digitized by Googt(

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 791 Bro. Dansereau, who was on the sick list two weeks, was relieved by Bro. Doherty, and later relieved Bro. Tuttle five days. He also relieved* Local Chairman Barringer a few days. F. O. Mott, Delegate Div. No. 31. Our schedule committee, Bros. Buxton, Lucas and Barringer, met recently and went over the schedule previously presented to the company officials, and later met the division superintendent on two different occasions. An early and satis- factory agreement is hoped for. Bro. Otis had a week’s vacation in New Hamp- shire, relieved by Bro. Daley. Recent assignments are: Bro. Otis to third Park St., Cambridge Subway, vice Mr. Luther resigned; Bro. Doherty to split trick at tower “A," and the late platform at Dudley St. to Bro. Wardrobe. At our daylight meeting, on April 1st, three new members were admitted, and one of them, Bro. J. E. Otis, was initiated. Our worthy chief, Bro. Griffin, our delegate to the Baltimore Convention, will take a vacation when the convention closes. Div. Cor. Grand Trunk Pacific Ry. Lake Superior Division, First and Second Dis- tricts— Bro. Marshall is at Franscona nights, and Bin. Fitzgerald days. Bro. Poulin, at Vivian, is our mighty hunter. J. A. Duncan, at Dott, claims to have a card, but it seems to be only one of the kind seen on box cars. Bro. Graham always has a glad hand for the brothers who come his way. Bro. Vandome is the old-reliable at Jones. Bro. “JR.” at Hudson, can hold the kid and copy an order all at the same time. We have the lowest schedule west of the lakes. There will soon be more night men on this line. Let's all get busy and line-up the nons. Cert. 1257. Districts Nos. Five and Six — It is a little difficult to get the news on these districts without assistance, and any items you can furnish from your locality will be appreciated. I am very much pleased with the assistance given me by some of the boys on the west end, and hope that some of the good brothers on the east end will stir up some items and send them to me each month. Every one be on the lookout for the latest news. There is no reason why the G. T. P. can not have as good a write-up as some of the 'other roads. Bro. Patterson, of Chauvin, has resigned the chair for Districts 5 and 6, and the vacancy has been filled by Bro. Mitchell, of Scott. We hope that very few of the boys will join in the big exodus of home seekers for parts un- known, as the eclipse the other night is a sure sign that we will not have to wait many moons for a new schedule with that $75 per. Every cloud has a silver lining, and every eclipse brings fresh laurels. F. E. Samuel, Delegate Div. No. 31. Bro. Mitchel, of Scott, was called into Winni- peg again recently, to boost for the $75 per; re lieved by Bro. LeGallais, of Unity, but one of the companies arbitrators was taken ill and ne gotiations postponed until April 25th.

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792 The Railroad Telegrapher. One of our brothers at Unity was laid up with the mumps a few days recently. Bro. Sinclair, Tofield days, has gone East, relieved by Bro. Foley, from Unity nights. J. E. Lewis, Delegate Div. No. 31. Bro. X. P.f from Wainwright, was relieving in *‘D” office a few days, leaving “GN” vacant. Bro. Armstrong, of Wainwright, is making a strong bid for Heath, when that office is opened. It will be very pleasant on a fine summer’s eve to take a sail on Lake Lundy. Mr. Mullqueen, Unity nights, is expecting his wife from N. Scituate, Mass., to arrive soon. We hope she will like the West. Bro. Hill, agent Unity, hopes to soon be able to spend the evenings on the homestead. Bro. McPherson, Tofield nights, has decided to try his luck at pulling pins. We arc sorry to have him leave us. Bro. Simmons, Landis nights, relieved him. Bro. McKibbon has gone to his homestead. Bro. Sinclair thinks he can make money in pearls, if Beaver Lake don’t go dry. Bro. Foley has gone with the C. P. at Ebor, Man. Mr. Butze, Unity days, relieved Agent Zum- bro for a few days. New Norway is closed, Bro. Storey going to Young nights. Agent New Norway appointed Agent at Minor. Bro. Peacock attended the hospital ball at Unity. Bro. Anderson spends the week-end at Dunn occasionally. Cert. 1186. Wabash R. R. Moberly Diiision — Brothers, I wish to thank you for favoring me with your vote for local chairman of this division, and will do all in my power to make affairs as pleasant as possible. I hope you will assist me in every way you can. Ask me for any informa- tion you desire. I am at your service at all times. Let us co-operate together in getting in the nons, brothers, the greatest stumbling block to our organization. Write me for application blanks, get after the non next to you and bring him in. If you do not succeed drop me a note and I will see what I can do. I have had several complaints from our broth- ers about not getting the jobs they bid on. In the future I wish you would make three copies of your application for the jobs on bulletin. Send the original to the superintendent or chief dis- patcher, one to me and retain one for your record. I will check them up .with the seniority list and see who gets the jobs. Gather all the news you can and send to our correspondent. Have a piece of clip or a small note book handy and when you hear of a change or something of interest put it down, so when the time comes you can remember it. Moret Williams, Delegate Div. No. 31. Bro. A. C. Lampe, at Brunswick, has been ap- pointed correspondent of this division. Send your items to him, not later than the 15th, so he can arrange and forward them in time for publication in the next month’s journal. The brothers and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 793 fellow telegraphers should all take an active part in sending him the news. I want to thank the members of No. 2 for electing me a delegate to the Grand convention at Baltimore, Md., and handling of express, parcel post, etc., but it takes time to get these things, and the way to hurry it up is for everybody to come in and make our organization solid. Bro. Endicott, while off a few days, was re- lieved by Bro. Marion, and he on second Dalton, Mo., by Bro. Broadhurst, relieved on third by Bro. Robinson, extra. Bro. Oney bid in Wilcox, vice Bro. .W. P. Marion, who relieved Bro. W. E. Cox, Block No. 1, on the sick list. Bro. Camden, of Orrick, worked a few days as agent at Jacksonville, Mo. Bro. Robinson visiting in Dalton a few days, relieved by Bro. McVeigh on third Clark. Bro. Bush bid in third Keytesville; Mr. Moti- gui, second Huntsville, bid in third Malvern, and Bro. Wells bid in second Malvern. Main Line, East End — Bro. W. C. White, first Luther, took a month’s vacation, relieved by Bittiker, and he on second by C. C. Powell an old-time Wabash man. Hampton, first Centralia, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Lampe, of Brunswick. The recent wreck near Ferguson, caused by a land slide turning over the engine and killing Fireman Butts, brought all the passenger traffic through Luther, making the boys step around pretty lively during that time. N. S. Morgan, Delegate Div. No. 31 trust that I may be able to do my part towards bettering the organization. With best wishes, I remain, Yours fraternally, E. P. Marion, Local Chairman. Moberly Division Notes — Brothers, there is news I never hear of. Every time you hear of a change, make a note of it and mail it to me by the 15th of each month. It is mighty nice to pick up the journal and see where your brothers and pals are work- ing. « We have a local chairman now for the west end and one for the east *nd. Let us get lined-up. We are going to have a meeting in the near future. Mr. Cotter says he hasn’t forgotten us. That sounds good, boys. We will have a new schedule soon. The Wabash ranks first in business out of St. Louis for the West, and it can move it after it gets it. Some of the agents who don’t belong to the Order want 10 per cent for ticket sales and have the telegraphers sell the tickets, handle the express for them and they get the 10 per cent commission, while we do all the work. Then Alternate Div. Xo. 31. they complain about the schedule, instead of com- ing into the Order and helping us to get a better tli Line — one. The picture in the February journal, “Pigs Bro. L. K. Wells bid in second Malvern, re- will be pigs,” fits them exactly. We will have a lieved on third there, on bid, by S. V. Montague, schedule one of these days that will regulate the of Huntsville second.

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794 The Railroad Telegrapher. Main Line West End — Mr. Collins’ wife, of Brunswick, who was treated at Moberly for appendicitis, we are glad to learn is very much better. Mr. Collins was C. S. Farrah, Alternate Div. No. 31. relieved several days during his wife’s illness by Bro. Lampe, who later relieved Mr. Hofman, while visiting in St. Louis. Remember our motto: “No cards, no favors.” Every new member says: “I wish I had joined the O. R. T. a long time ago.” If those who don't belong could hear our grand secretary and treas- urer explain the O. R. T. religion, they would all belong. We hope it will not be very long until we can say we are 100 per cent solid. “B,” Cert. 1815. All Telegraphers Decatur Division: I have just received notice from Bro. R. J. McElhinney, Secretary No. 2, of the election of Bro. O. C. Nash, Carpenter, 111., as local chair man of the Decatur Division for the ensuing two • years. I take this opportunity to thank those of you who have rendered such noble service during the six years that I have tried to serve you in the capacity of local chairman. Whatever relief comes must come from the workers themselves, for in the final analysis it depends largely on the rank and file to make an organization what it should be. You may have men of great ability at the head of your organization, but if they do not have the support and co operation of the membership they will accomplish but little. I hope you will continue to render the same faithful service to the O. R. T. through your newly elected Local Chairman Bro. Nash. Yours fraternally, 1 J. R. Hefner. Decatur Division — Bro. R. H. Brickey went to second Essex tower, relieved on second Wing by Bro. J. R. Watts of third, and he by N. A. Watts from Honey Bend. • Several agents are laying off now, and more are waiting to be relieved. Bro. Kurtz, agent Manhattan, is going to catch all the big fish in the Kankakee River, at Custer Park, during his vacation. Nelson went to Chicago Ridge as agent, re- lieved on second Ashburn by Bro. Moore from Orland. Mr. Huffman, third Campus, is on sec- ond there now. It is now Bro. E. E. Vesper, third North Ritchie. Bro. Clark, Duncan, has returned to the Wa- bash, after spending a year in the North and West. We are glad to have him back. We are expecting our new local chairman, Bro. Nash, to go over the north end before long. Bro. Toohey is now with the U. P. in Wyoming. E. E. Stevenson is on first Forrest pending bulletin, Bro. W. L. Fleming on second and Bro. H. R. Turner on third. Understand Forrest is to be made a division point May 1st, which will make more work for the boys at “AH.” G. L. McConaha, Alternate Div. No. 31. Bro. Davis, from Lotus, bid in second Forrest. Haven’t received a word from the south or east end this month, some of you boys please help us out. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 795 Many thanks to F. N. and F. at Forrest for their assistance in this write-up. Come again next month. Yours fraternally, R. Vebch, Cert. 1613. Dean Trueblood, Alternate Div. No. 31. While the line between Lafayette and Ft. Wayne was out of commission, owing to high water, traffic was detoured via Chicago and the Detroit division. The 13th district had 750 feet of track swept away between Poag and Edwards- ville Jet., and we detoured over the “Big Four” from Granite City to Litchfield for three days. The Wabash, however, was the first to fully re- cover from the effects of the flood, and conse- quently reaped the benefits from increased travel. V. D. Hill, formerly on first Granite City, is now with the Terminal, at Merchants Bridge. F. E. McNabb, who succeeded him, later resigned and went to Minneapolis. Bro. Overholt, from the Springfield Division, is now on first Granite City. Telephones were not an entire success during the late inclement weather, and we reverted to the time-honored telegraph several times, which showed we had not forgotten “telegraft” times. A telegrapher, who claimed to be from Tie Sid- ing, Wyo., on the U. P., sent to Edwardsville Jet., later cleared the semaphores, locked up and “hiked.” Up-to-date brothers can secure employment on this division. C. B. Davidson, chief dispatcher, Decatur, 111., is the employing officer. Div. Cor. Springfield Division — I wish to convey my thanks to the members for electing me local chairman, also delegate to the Baltimore Convention, and until I can per- sonally thank you, kindly accept these lines of appreciation. Local chairmen can not do very much without the help of the boys on their re- spective divisions, therefore keep me in touch with the changes in your vicinity. Get after the nons and send to me for application blanks when- ever you need them. Whenever you have a grievance, don’t be afraid to take the matter up, and if you can not settle it, give it to me and 1 will do all in my power to right things. I be- lieve with these little helps from you, and by serving you to the best of my ability, I can make a success as your local chairman. We have not been able to get a definite date with the general superintendent yet. Owing to the high water at Valley City he has been down there for three weeks, and has been unable to give us any attention. He has promised to meet us early in May. I hope that we will soon have matters all settled up satisfactorily. We held an enjoyable meeting at Dawson, April 13th. Bros. Klinefelter, Barry, Driscoll, Ritchie, Flint, Bales, Adams and myself, also Telegraphers J. W. Omer and W. R. Constant were present. Boys, wherever convenient to do so, get together, have meetings and stir up some interest. J. W. Bass relieved Mr. Keemle, third Dawson, resigned. He also relieved Bio. Tolle, second Baylis, while off with the mumps. Bass was re- lieved by W. R. Constant, agent at Dawson, some years ago. Glad to have him back with us. Digitized by Google

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796 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ryan, second Curran, off a few days, was re- lieved by Mr. McConnell, from the C. B. & Q., who also relieved Bro. Garvey, second Jackson- ville, several days. U. E. Barker, Alternate Div. No. 31. Agent Mills, East Hannibal, while attending court, w'as relieved by Bro. Carrell, from Kinder- hook. Agent Quigley, Valley City, off a few days on account of the death of his sister, was relieved by Bro. Frederick, of second there, and he by Extra Bass. We extend Mr. Quigley our sym- pathy. Bro. Driscoll, agent Griggsville, off a few days hunting, was relieved by Bro. Stead, from third Valley City, relieved by Mr. Kingery, a new man. During the high water three tricks were opened at Naples, Agent Mappin on first, Guy Herod on second, Earl Stanberry on third; also put on three tricks at Meredosia, Bro. Hughett on first, Bro. Allen on second and Bro. Lipcamon and Mr. Spencer on third? Bro. Driscoll, agent Xiantic, off attending court, was relieved by Bro. Allen, of Meredosia. Don’t forget, boys, to help me land new mem- bers and make this the best division on the Wabash, also send me all the news you can for The Teleg- rapher, so I can get them started to St. Louis by the 20th of each month. Thanks to the ones helping with these items. Come again. Tom Beatty, former agent at Lanesville, was drowned at Valley City while fishing, his boat striking a barbed wire fence and capsizing. Bro. Geo. East, second Barry, was a recent For- rest visitor. L. W. Abbott, Cert. 748. Detroit Division, West End — On account of floods the main line trains were run over this division, greatly increasing the work. Two sets of dispatchers were put on, one to handle trains from Chicago to North Liberty, and the other from North Liberty to Montpelier. The two men put on were Mr. Martin, from mid- night until 8 a. m., and Mr. Badeau, from 8 a. m. until 4 p. m. Mr. Lowe was on from 4 p. m. until midnight. Martin worked here several years ago. These men say they get excellent service from the telegraphers along the road, still all the good jobs are being filled by outsiders. Bro. Siebert, Montpelier, who was operated on for appendicitis at the Peru County Hospital, we are glad to hear is getting along fine. He is being relieved by Bro. Arney. Bro. Teeters, third Montpelier, while visiting in Southern Michi- gan and at his home in Ashley, was relieved by Bro. Brenan, who later relieved Bro. Vorte, sec- ond Gary, off on account of sickness. Bro. E. M. King, third Edon, has purchased a moving picture show there. The gravel pit at Wolcottville has opened for the summer. Bro. Eshclman went to "WK,” when No. 5 was derailed at Wolcottville gravel pit, April 7th. A broken rail putting the whole train in the ditch, instantly killing Engineer Rube Mullen and in- juring Fireman Stull and baggageman. E. F. Bacon, Alternate Div. No. 31. Bro. Floyd Stage, agent Benton, was relieved two days by Bro. Hale, a new man, who also car- ries a C. T. U of A. card. The new coal dock at Benton is now in use. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 797 Bro. Arney, third Westvillc, now at Montpelier, bid in Wakarusa second, vice Schade from I. M. S. Bro. Mann, third North Liberty, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. Hale pending bulletin. M. T. Fullington, Delegate Div. No. 32. Woodward and Westville third, and Gary first arc open. A law has been passed in Indiana requiring railroads to pay employes twice a month. The Wabash started to do this in April. What we want now is the same size check twice a month that we have been getting once a month. The WabasJi needs telegraphers very badly. “There’s a reason,” to quote from no friend of ours. Some of our telegraphers should cut out the extravagant clothes and get a card with the money saved. Living a “porter-house” life on a “soup bone” salary does not tend to increase the pay check. General Chairmah Wood called at Montpelier recently on his way to St. Louis, when the com- mittee was in session there. Bro. Demango, third Magee, lost a day’s sleep and is still very nervous over the last April fool joke. Bro. Arney can give you the particulars. Watch your car reports in the morning, boys. Five minutes calling means a couple of hours’ delay, and the brothers in Montpelier are already overworked, help them as much as you can. Some of the railroads threaten to discontinue giving passes to employes if they have to raise their wages — another reason we should all carry a card. Thanks to those who sent me notes. A. W. B. Mobile & Ohio R. R. v. St. Louis Division — The following positions closed until the high water receded and main line was cleared: Sec- ond and third at Columbus, Shannon and Tren- ton; first, second and third at Clamore; first and second at Henderson, and Rienzi second. Bro. Taylor, third Trenton, displaced Mr. Hindsman, third Baldwyn; Bro. Murdough dis- placed Bro. Meeks, first Perry; Sam Jones, sec- ond Henderson, went to third Bethel, and Bro. Ellis, from Perry, went to first Henderson. On bulletin: First Jackson and third Clamore. We were all glad to see Bro. Brook promoted to extra train dispatcher, lie was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Armstrong, first Perry, and he by Bro. Meeks extra. G. H. Lawhorn, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Rodgers, and Sam Jones, while visiting at home, by Mr. Guthrie, who also relieved Bro. Overall, while off playing ball in Jackson. Bro. Overall was also off several days, owing to sick- ness in his family. G. E. Lester, third Clamore, relieved by Bro. M. Alvis. One more non gone. The high water may delay our contract a few days, but we hope not very long. Notes from the North District were not re- ceived in time for publication. Div. Co*. C. C. Larson, Delegate Div. No. 32. Chicago & Alton R. R. .‘Ill Members C. & A. — The members of the general committee desire to thank you for your unanimous endoresment of our work, as evident in our re-election to the positions of local chairmen without opposition.

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798 The Railroad Telegrapher. We will continue to represent you to the best of our ability. In the past year, with your co- operation, we have been able to make much progress, and our membership increased from about 45 to 90 per cent. If you will continue F. G. Casey, Delegate Div. No. 3 2. to co operate with us in the ensuing year as you have the past, in twelve months more all the desirable nons will all be in the fold, which will place your committee in a position to ask the officials for the same rights and privileges that our neighbors on competing lines arc now en- joying. Those of you working at stations where there is a non should use every effort to line him up. Give your local chairman his name and address, so that he may have an opportunity to approach him with a view of securing his appli- cation. We have arranged to hold a series of general meetings in June. September and December, at Bloomington, dates to be announced by the sec- retary, for the purpose of getting acquainted and to discuss matters of interest to the craft and the company. Our officials have all been given stand ing invitations to attend any or all of these meetings, and it is hoped they will do so, and give us talks on the good of the service. Any suggestions they make will be gladly received. It is our desire to promote the welfare of the company as well as our own, and we trust you will make every effort to attend these meetings. Our meetings in the past have been well attended, but not as largely as they should have been. There are a number who can not travel so far. but there are some who could attend that have not done so. At our next meeting in June, busi- ness of importance will be transacted, and we hope to have a large attendance. Come and get acquainted with your neighbor and find out what a fine fellow he is. Another thing we want to bring your attention to, is furnishing items to oiir general correspond- ent. It is impossible for him to have a monthly letter in The Telegrapher if you do not do your part. The local chairman on each division will act as assistant to the general correspondent. Whenever there is a change at your station or anything of interest, drop your local chairman a line and he will mail it to the general corre- spondent. Let us all put our shouldvs to the wheel and push, and see what we can accomplish in the next year. Yours fraternally, E. E. Gentz, General Chairman. NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday, June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Sts., beginning at 1 p. m. All members of The Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers of any road are urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. Loc. Chairman, Galesburg Div. of Div. 130. Upon Bro. Gentz’s request I have withdrawn my resignation as general correspondent. I feel that I can not decline, if I can be of assistance J. D. Potter, Delegate Div. No. 32. • to the organization, as my resignation was ten- dered owing to my numerous other duties that re- quired my time and attention. I ask your hearty co-operation and assistance for the good of the cause and the Order. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 799 Harry Fellows, Delegate Div. No. 32. The general meeting of the system was held at Bloomington, on March 2ad, with Chairman Gentz, Secretary Majors, Doorkeeper Riley, also Bros. De Wcese, Baker, Wright, Lakin, McGee, Deaton, Cook, Endsley, Parent and LaSalle in attendance. Numerous talks were made and a paper by Bro. Hendricks, of Carrollton, was read by the secre- tary, as he was unable to attend. We hope for a larger attendance in the future. Particulars regarding Southern Division joint meeting with the Burlington brothers at White Hall will appear in the next issue. E. R. Hendricks, Carrollton, 111. Northern Division — Every one in “GO,” Chicago office, is wearing a broad smile these days, on account of the new office. The general office was moved on March 24th to the transportation building, and the Alton now has the finest telegraph office in the city of Chicago. The only thing that mars its beauty is the fact that “SC” and “ED” do not possess up-to-date cards. Only five nons left in the vari- ous offices in Chicago, speaks well for the organization, but we desire to see all the Chicago telegraphers carrying up-to-dates. Mr. Stice, Halsted St., off ten days, owing to the death of his aunt at Cleveland. Ohio, was re H. E. Stone, Delegate Div. No. 32. Southern Division — Bros. Bowen. Peterson ami Duncan reel highly elated ove- their new office. Mr. Chambers has returned in “R,“ Blooming ton. lieved by Bro. Duncan, and he on second by Bro. Selby, from the C. B. & Q. Bro. Mooney, third Brighton Park, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Anthony from Jack- sonville. Ex-Professor and Wire Chief Kinder is now wire chief at “CH,” Chicago. Plenty of title but no card. Mr. Smith, formerly of “B,” Blooming- ton, now working at LaSalle St. station. We quoted Mr. Hildreth, of Brighton Park, as a brother in a recent issue. This was an error, but it is hoped he will soon carry that title. Bro. M. W. Cresse, agent Elwood, off six weeks on account of sickness, is back again, Bro. Salz- man, his relief, going to Shirley. Bro. C. E. Simpson, agent Washburn, is back after two weeks’ vacation; relieved by Bro. Roberts. Bro. K. C. Clark, agent Braceville, handed a box of cigars to baggageman on No. 70 to dis- tribute among the boys along the line; the wrap per says, “I’m papa now'.” The results of the meeting called for April 19th, at Joliet, will be published later. Bro. De Weese, Odell, has resigned to engage with the Board of Trade there. We lose a good brother, and his employer secures a capable man. Good luck De Weese. Div. Cor. If the local chairman on each division will recommend several good brothers to appoint as division correspondents and assistants, I will ap- preciate the favor, as I desire to have a good write-up each month.

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800 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Cooke, third wire chief, recently spent several days in Springfield. J. S. Whitson relieved M. K. Duling on third Nilwood, who returned to third Plainvicw. R. G. Watkins, Delegate Div. No. 32. Mr. Adduddell relieved Mr. Brooks on third Auburn. Bro. Locker’s good wife, at Girard, has been seriously ill with pneumonia. We hope for her speedy recovery. Messrs. Jacobs and Clendenen, second and third Carlinvillc, are still waiting for next pay day. Riagely closed as a telegraph office, the business being handled by the yard master over the phone. Wonder how many hours he is working in excess of the federal law? San Jose is now solid, the first time in five years. W. L. Laniord, P. & N. Jet., should not delay getting that card any longer. Bro. Lawton, Delavan, off several days with the “mumps,” was relieved by Mr. Hoots. Bro. Salzman bid in Middletown agency, re- lieving Bro. Endicott, resigned. Div. Cor. Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Ry. For years, while other lines have been moving forward at great strides, the old C. P. & St. L. has remained stationary, apparently indifferent to the great changes being wrought in wage and working conditions by neighboring lines, and of the amazing increase of living expenses; in fact, iike some old time craft, unable to keep abreast of the great tidal wave of advancement. But at last, as a reward of the untiring efforts of some of our “Old Dynamiters” and the executive staff of the O. R. T., the tiny flame of organization has been fanned into an all-con- suming blaze enveloping the entire system, and today the old C. P. & St. L. stands out 100 per cent strong, ready to battle for the rights of her telegraphers. Organization was accomplished by Bro. J. J. Dunn, who showed unusual ability, securing a 95 per cent representation and about a 90 per cent membership. Work, since organization, has progressed in a most commendable manner, several new members having been added to our ranks, and an excel- lent schedule formulated and presented to the management for ratification. The general com- mittee are now awaiting an appointment with the management. Some few of our boys seen\ to be a little restless and think that too much time has been consumed, and to those brother* I wish to say that matters of this nature require time to adjust. It only remains for every brother to stand by the committee and assist in maintaining our present strength by camping relentlessly on the trail of every non. The committee desires to express, through The Telegrapher, their appreciation of the loyalty and many considerations accorded them by our boys, and hope that as a reward our present conditions will soon be replaced by much more desirable P. M. Gamble, Delegate Div. No. 32. ones, and also to thank Bro. Quick for the valu- able service rendered them, and the employes of his office in general for the many courtesies and considerations accorded them while in St. Louif. C. C. Clotfklter, Gen. Chairman.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 801 NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday, June x, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Sts., beginning at 1 p. m. Bro. Patterson, local chairman and member of the general committee, at Forest City, is our dele- gate to Baltimore, and Bro. Eckerd, at Topeka, is\ our general correspondent. Mr. Fletcher is the new agent at Bath. He relieved Mr. Davis, who relieved Bro. E. R. Blake when he went to Little Indian. Bro. Peterson, agent Jacksonville, has been in bed for several weeks with a severe case of mumps, and Bro. Underwood is attending to the double duty of agent and cashier. Bro. Gaines, agent Virginia, while suffering with an attack of rheumatism, was relieved by Bro. Underbrink, of Literberry, and he by Lena, his wife. Boys, send in a few notes, so we can have a good write-up every month. E. C. E., Div. Cor. Springfield and East St. Louis Division — Bro. Hanes was succeeded at Fidelity agency by Mr. Fields from Kilbourne. Bro. W. Weeks, from Manito, succeeds Mr. Chalk as freight agent at Alton. The rumor that Sister Budworth, second Alton, had resigned to accept household duties has not been confirmed. C. C. Lindsey, Alternate Div. No. 3 2. All members of The Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers of any road are urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. Loc. Chairman, Galesburg Div. of Div. 130. ^ Peoria to Jacksonville Division — We have only three nons left now, boys. Per- haps their sins are “sins of omission instead of commission,” for it’s hard to believe that we have, among us, three men small enough to let us pay their way and fight for their rights, and have them reap the benefit of our labors without doing their part. Therefore, we desire every brother to become a committee of one to see those who are holding out, waiting to see what the com- mittee is going to accomplish before they line-up. We need them now. Their added strength will he a great help in securing a good wage schedule and favorable working conditions. It is not a good plan to publish their names. Those who will help to line them up can secure a list from their local chairman or the general correspondent. Bro. Riordan, Pekin first, is a great booster for the cause. Mr. Rudolph, on second, has had bad luck, but will come in shortly, and Bro. New- kirk, on third, is a sticker. Bro. Draper, agent Manito, is an enthusiastic member, who recently came to this division from Dow; Bro. Sparks, on second, is the youngest telegrapher on the road, and Bro. Durham, on third, is a new man from the C. & A. Oscar Keith, Alternate Div. No. 32. Bro. Porter was relieved on third Alton by Miss H. A. Brewer, and she on Jerseyville days by Bro. Ed. Schlitch. O. L. Blackburn, from the bridge gang, is now on Lock Haven second.

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802 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Draper succeeds Bro. Weeks at Manito agency, and he at Dow agency by Bro. Hanes, agent Fidelity, succeeded by Mr. Knapp, who later resigned. S. R. Upshaw, Alternate Div. No. 3 2. Bro. Patterson, from Can trail, is acting agent at Loami, pending regular assignment. C. E. Mackeldon, cashier Madison, visited rela- tives in Jerseyville recently. Every member should make an effort to line-up the few nons left on this division. Our general committee is now waiting for the management to appoint a date for a meeting. Cert. 2068. Havana to Springfield Division — - We are now 98 per cent solid. Our general committee have prepared a schedule which the officials are now considering, and we expect will go into effect shortly. The elect! ic block at Petersburg and Hill Top has been out of service for some time on account of laying new steel. A new sand company is installing modern ma- chinery on the site of the former Sanganio Sand & Material Co., south of Petersburg. Bro. Gardner and wife have been visiting his parents at Atterbury recently. Those who are not receiving their copy of The Telegrapher promptly should advise the general chairman, lie will ascertain what causes the de- lays and have the matter fetnedied. R. S., Cert. 2115. C.f St. P., M. & O. R. R. Minnesota and Iowa Division — Bro. F. H. Spatgen is relieving Bro. A. M. Johnson, third Worthington, on a 90-day leave, relieved at Merriam by T. A. Ross, son of Dis- patcher Ross of St. James. The third man from Madelia was sent to Seney, owing to sickness there. Bro. O. Reistad has been transferred from Shakopee to Bingham Lake. Bro. A. R. Mann has returned from the side wire at St. James to his position on third Man- kato; Bro. E. T. Brady relieving O. L. Conklin, Merriam, resigned. Bro. A. F. Riedmiller is at Pipestone pending bulletin. Bro. C. J. Beard relieved A. M. Rose on third Blue Earth. Bro. W. P. Bross, from the C. & N. W., is at Mitchell pending bulletin. C. W. Hartley transferred to 'first Cliff, Bro. W. F. Walker going on third. Bro. V. A. Frantz, from the C. & N. W., is at Stone nights; Bro. A. M. Sundett at Grogan agency; Bro. J. J. Morarity, a new member, at Heron Lake nights, and Bro. A. M. Shreve at Ashton nights. J. T. Couglin is now with the C. & N. W. at “UD,” Su City. L. A. Schooler, Alternate Div. No. 32. Bro. J. F. Jansen, of Madelia, spent an evening with General Secretary and Treasurer Tenney at Mankato; Agent C. M. Bowen, of Lake Crystal, was also a Mankato caller between trains on April 12th. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 803 Bro. H. L. Glick, the “shirt-man,” is with the Western Union at St. Paul. Mrs. Shonka, wife of Bro. J. H. Shonka, of Minneopa, who successfully underwent an opera- Chas. W. Werdein, Alternate Div. No. 3 2. tion at one of the Mankato hospitals for appendi- citis on April 8th, we are pleased to report is doing nicely. Bro. C. T. Shier, of Westbrook, is on a pro- tracted vacation; relieved by Bro. W. J. Jarman. Referring again to the “Safety First” meeting, noted in last month's items, we hope that the boys will make their recommendations to their committeeman in order that they can be properly brought before the Safety First Commit' ee at its monthly meetings. Your local chairman will represent you on this committee until July 30th. when another telegrapher will be elected for one year from that date. It is desired that these representatives be selected first from one end of the division and the next time from the other end. In this manner perfect representation can be given. If you have any suggestion to make, to be brought before this committee, kindly address it to your representative or to the chairman of the Safety First Committee, St. James. Those who will attend the convention at Balti- more will be Bro. and Mrs. Liddane, Bro. and Mrs. James Mathews, Bro. and Mrs. D. O. Ten- ney and alternate Bro. and btrs. E. J. Stanton, of Rusk, Wis. They meet at Chicago and go on to Baltimore together, via the B. & O., returning via New York City and Buffalo via the Lehigh Valley, taking in Niagara Falls thence to Chi- cago via the Nickel Plate. The long-drawn out session of the C. & N. W. brothers at Chicago will no doubt soon come to a close, and our committee may go in before the convention, if not shortly afterwards. Only a very few of the boys are delinquent. There are a few who have placed themselves in a position, should they be taken away by death, that their beneficiaries could not obtain a cent of their insurance, and also divorcing your com- mittee from the benefit that your influence would otherwise lend it, in fact weakening their argu- ments and eventually throwing the responsibility and financial end of the negotiations onto your brother worker. You should be as much inter- ested in the negotiations as any one else, and be ready and willing to stand your share of the expense and at the same time protect your insur- ance for your loved ones. This has possibly unintentionally slipped your mind, and now that it is brought to your notice, take immediate steps to correct it by remitting your dues at once. We should thank God that we were not un- fortunately located in the districts where the recent tornado and floods raged with such fury, and sympathize with those unfortunate beings who so suddenly lost everything dear to them in this world. One not a personal witness of this ter- rible havoc and destitution can little judge of conditions that really exist in the beautiful city of Omaha, or in the districts covered by water through the States of Indiana, Illinois, and pos- sibly other States, where thousands are left home- less in addition to the awful loss of life. Cert. 2. C. M. Hughes, Alternate Div. No. 32. Eastern Division — Bro. Norby is back again, after a few days on Hazel Park third; he relieved Mr. Gormley on third Sheppard, who was West on his claim. Digitized by Google.

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804 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. O. Allen, of Augusta, was called home early in March on account of the sickness of his mother, who later died and was buried at Black River Falls. Bro. Allen has the sympathy of all H. L. Cleli.and, Delegate Div. No. 33. his brothers on this division. He was relieved by Bro. Devine. The automatic block caused the closing of first, second and third. Hazel Park; third, Lake Elmo; second and third, Fall Creek, and second Hum- bird. Still when a man wants to lay off there seems to be a shortage of men. The Northern Pacific and Omaha agencies at East Seventh Sts. have consolidated; Bro. R. W. Walhaupter being joint agent for both roads. The new position means an increase of $5 per month as well as the express commission for “Mike.” Mr. Gaffney, agent at Northline, while taking in St. Paul, fell out of the second sttiry window of a hotel, and is now in a hospital there suffer- ing with blood poison in his leg; relieved by Bro. E. D. Phillips, and he on third by Bro. Burger. \Vc arc glad to learn that Mr. Gaffney is getting along all right. Bro. Summers, "UN,” Minneapolis, is laying off, owing to ill health. We fervently pray for his speedy recovery and return to duty. The new draw bridge across Lake St. Croix at Hudson has been completed and is now in use. It is of much heavier steel and better con- structed than the old one, to support the large engines and heavy loads that now have to pass over it. The depot at East Seventh St. was broken open and the money drawer rifled on April 16th, but nothing was missing when Bro. Walhaupter came around in the morning. No items received from east of Eau Claire this month. Bro. Erickson, YVoodville first, operated on for appendicitis in St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul, early in April, is back home and makes regular trips to St. Paul for treatment. We all sincerely trust that he will soon be himself again. Bro. C E. Engbrctson is relieving him. We are sorry to lose Bro. Andrews, Woodville third, one of our active young members, resigned. Bro. C. W. Lang, Stillwater Jet., second, has returned from taking the baths at Hot Springs, as fit as a fiddle. He was relieved by R. B. Lennie, a new man. Bro. P. O. Wang, Still- water Jet. third, resigned, relieved by W. L. Gray, later relieved A. M. Waldum, and trans ferred to Sheppard where Assistant Local Chair- man Harpold will see that he becomes a brother in the near future. Brothers, these new men arc coming in pretty thick and every effort must be made to line them up, as a matter of self-protec- tion to ourselves. Bro. F. F. Frost, agent at Baldwin, wears a happy smile again, as the first trick has been placed back there. He has done the work alone the past few months. The first trick salary there was increased from $52.50 to $60 on the last schedule and the position abolished shortly after. Bro. Selmer Myron has the position now pending bulletin. T. J. Eilek, Delegate Div. No. 33. Bro. Liddane was requested by Superintendent Nicoles to name one of our number to represent the telegraphers on the safety committee for the Eastern Division. After consulting with several Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 805 of the members the name of Bro. Tom Hurst, of Hudson first, was submitted, and he is now our representative on the safety committee. The work could be in no better hands. VV. J. Currie, Delegate Div. No. 33. Make an effort, brothers, to line-up the few remaining nons on this division. They do not answer correspondence, and our only chance is for the members working near them to line them up. There are no confirmed non-union men among them and we are convinced that a heart- to-heart talk from the brothers who work with them would show them how they are blocking the efforts of the balance of their fellows. Please get busy with A. C. Heideloff, at Lake Elmo; L. J. Corcoran, at Northline; E. F. Anderson, at Roberts; P. R. Anderson, at Woodville; A. R. Chase, at Knapp, and J. F. Tracey, at Altoona. See if you can not land them this month. Div. Cor. Nebraska Division — Bro. L. G. Hallisey has resigned and gone to Clifton, Wyo. It is now Bros. G. W. Smith, second “NX,” and Hamblin, agent at Randolph., Bro. C. A. Whitaker, while in Florida buying land, was relieved by Bro. Smith, who later re- lieved Bro. Pranger, at Wakefield, for thirty days, while taking in the sights in Texas and Florida. We are hoping some of the promises in our sack will soon materialize. Bro. Fox is back at Coburn again, having re- lieved Mr. Schmil. The recent heavy storms put all the wires down north of there, and we were unable to get Su City. Mr. Remmel, Omaha freight house, is reliev- ing Agent Flock sixty days. We understand he is not coming back. While Bro. Owens, at Carroll, was down with grippe, 'his wife acted as chief clerk and baggage smasher until relieved by Bro. Brunner. We are glad to see Bro. Owens out again. Bro. Brunner went to his assigned position at “MG.” Bro. I. W. Marr, of Florence, has resigned. We dislike to see him go, for it lowers our per- centage when we lose a member. But the nons are gradually coming in. Commencing April 1st the section foremen were given an increase of $2.50, bringing their pay up to $60. We hope the officials will do the same by “usns” when we meet them. We believe the Chicago Northwestern committee should let us at them. Bro. L. C. Clarke, Winside, has resigned to go with the Milwaukee. Bro. L. F. Willis has been transferred to Division 4 from the Milwaukee. We are glad to have him with us. Bro. T. A. Logan, while visiting in Minneapolis, was relieved by F. L. Young, who later relieved J. C. Strode resigned. Bro. Johnson was relieved a few days at Bloom- field by Mr. Stevens. Former Bro. W. T. Parchin is now at “NX,” Mr. Sherlock is laying off there. Bro. Brown bid in Nacora, relieved by Mr. Donahue at Lyons. E. N. Van Atta, Delegate Div. No. 33. Brothers, drop us any news you may know of, such as some one laying off, sick or resigned, it might be that some of the other brothers have not heard of it. Div. Cor.

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806 The Railroad Telegrapher. Northern District — Birchwood nights discontinued, W. T. Hatch relieving Mr. Whistler, at Winter, resigned. Bro. R. Block, second Rice Lake, was a Haugen visitor, between trains, April ad. J. Yeager, Jr., Delegate Div. No. 33. Bro. A. B. Crowell, from Beldcnville, has re- signed and moved his family to Shell Lake. We arc glad to sec the “Hungry North” strength- ened by another good member. Bro. Imislund bid in second at Shell Lake, vice B. Bergin, still delinquent. P. I. was held up for the cash drawer on April 1 6th. He says the guy's gun was a 356 caliber. Bro. Jacobs, agent Shell Lake, and wife were recently Chicago visitors. Bro. Bill Steiner, who bid in Deer Park, missed being elected road-overseer of Barronett this spring. He is extremely popular there and citi- zens are sorry to lose him. Bro. Patterson, who relieved him, was relieved on second Barronnett by Bro. llughdahl, of Grand View, Mr. Parent going on third. Dispatcher Blake has resumed his old job as car man at Spooner, Bro. Gaardcn going back to Ashland. Cy Johnson has bid in Spooner third. With his increased pay, we now expect him to pay up his back dues. Bro. Crowell is relieving Agent Payc~n at South Range. Bro. Ryan, third Solon Springs, is reported sick. Everybody's cleaning up for the inspection car now making the rounds. Sure sign of spring. Wish you C. F. and N. boys would send me a few items. Div. Cor. Kansas City Southern Ry. Northern Division — Changes on the Third District and elsewhere have not been brought to our notice. Bro. Cook, at Stillwell, was the only one who sent me any notes. Bro. Clark, first trick dispatcher at Heavener, is using a bug. His wrist is not yet over the effects of his fall. Bro. C. L. Wolf bid in Heav- ener nights. Bro. Joe Wilson, first Fort Smith, off fifteen days, relieved by Bro. R. Story, relieved by Rodgers. Bro. Peterson relieved Bro. Beecroft while at Heavener. Bro. Peterson, extra, re- signed. We want to know who are our delegates to the Baltimore Convention, and what is going on on the north and south ends of this line. Write us some items, then go fishing, you will have better luck. We understand Bro. Dulaney, at Rich Moun- tain, is married. Congratulations. Spiro office force are some politicians: Agent Peters is city trustee, Bro. Brey, councilman, and Cashier White is continually running for Oak Lodge, but we can not figure out what Bro. Bew- lcy is running for. Bro. Cope, third Stilwell, while attending court at Oklahoma City, was relieved by Bro. C. A. Peterson, who later went to De Queen yard extra. G. H. McCoy, Delegate Div. No. 33. Bros. Hall and Jerome, of Bunch, were Still- well visitors recently. Bro. E. E. Cook, second Stillwell recently made a short visit to Ft Smith. Digitized by Goode

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 807 Get after the few nons on Third District, also those few between Siloam and De Queen, and line them up, and don’t forget to let us have any little items of news you hear of, they are a big help to us. “SY.” C. B. Pierce, Delegate Div. No. 33. Union Pacific R. R. Colorado Division, D. P. — Bro. Lockman was relieved at Erie, whil« on the general committee at Omaha, by Relief Agent Wynne, who later relieved Bro. Parcell, agent Merino, now on third there, vice Bro. Veneri, who relieved Mr. Wood, Union second, resigned. Later Bro. Johnson, of Dacona, bid in Merino agency. Bro. Burnett, agent Orchard, on short vacation, relieved by Bro. Seeley, second Merino. Mr. Easter relieved Mr. Rodell on second St. Vrains, resigned. Bro. Jackson, “UD,” Denver, is now with the telephone company there. General Chairman Smith, en route to the D. O. R. T. Club ball in Denver, met several of the boys on the line between trains. He hopes to take in the K. P. from Denver to Kansas City shortly, meeting all the boys on that division. We are all well pleased with our new schedule and with the short time and small expense taken to get it. Let us show our appreciation to the Union Pacific officials by prompt and efficient service. Bro. Wynne is at Merino agency pending arrival of Bro. Johnson from Dacono, bid in by Bro. Wooley. Bro. Thompson went to Daconn pending his arrival. Union second on bulletin, vice Bro. Wood, resigned and returned to Arkansas. Bro. Par- cell has also resigned and gone to the D. & R. G. Bro. Myers, of Evans, is on a thirty days* trip to California. Bro. Nye, first Ft. Collins, on sick list, relieved by Mr. Thompson. Bro. Nye goes to Iliff agency, vice Bro. Mar- shall, who relieved him at Ft. Collins. Bro. Cheney, of “CG,” Denver, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Stump; Bro. Spires relieving in “UD.” K. P. District — Bro. Roberts, from Sharon Springs, who re- lieved Agent Lummis at Oakley for three weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Shaw, clerk to Chief Dispatcher Blattenburg. Bro. Pexton, agent Collyer, on vacation, was relieved by Student Agent Phillips, from Monu- ment. Bro. Whyde, of Byers, on thirty days’ vacation to the coast, was relieved by R. D. Barnhard, Kit Carson third, and he by Helper Anderson, from Wakeeney. The examination car, on the Nebraska Division some time ago, will soon be over this division. Get busy, boys. Let’s all get busy, land the nons and have the K. P. solid. Our delinquent list, December 31, 1912, was the smallest in the past six years. This speaks well for our division. D. J. McGrath, Delegate Div. No. 33. My thanks are due to Bros. Houser and Bailey for assistance in the I\. P. write-up, and to Bro. Touhy for I). P. District items. They were the only ones who helped. What is the matter, boys? I can not do it alone. Digitized by

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808 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Larson, second Oakley, is being relieved by Mr. Kitcullen; Bro. Roberts on third there. Bro. Pexton is now with the C. B. & Q. east of McCook, Neb. C. E. Hosler, Delegate Div. No. 33. Student Agent Houston, relieved Bro. VVhyde at Byers, is being relieved at Strasburg agency by the helper from Deer Trail, with Mr. Barnhart on third. I am indebted to Bro. Houser for assistance in the K. P., and to Bros. Thompson and Whit- ney in the D. P. write-ups. L. C. Duenweg, Agate, Colo. Kansas Division — • We are more nearly solid on this division than ever before. If you know of a non-member, don’t rest until you land him. It’s solid or bust. Probably not one of us out of a hundred un- derstands a switch board, and very few have more than a working knowledge of their instru- ments. It takes very little time, and costs nothing to secure all the information necessary on the subject, and we should take enough interest in the matter to be able to handle wire troubles, always to be expected. Try it once. It will increase your efficiency and may save you an in- teresting seance with the powers. Simply because the man who examined you failed to ask you if you knew the difference between a switch board and the side of the office, is no reason why you should not get acquainted with the board. Bro. II. I). Johnson, third Topeka, bid in Yoce- mento. Bro. Cantwell. Holmesville, goes back to Irving. Bro. W. T. Vaughn, from Bonner Springs, to Abilene regular; Bro. Meigs resigned and gone to California. Bro. Cole to Armstrong, relieved at Lincoln Center by Bro. Campbell, from Beverly; Bro. Lacey, Ellsworth, senior applicant, cancelling his application for Lincoln Center. The position pays no commission. Chas. Ebert, a new arrival, bid in Assaria, and Bro. D. Sewell, Wakefield first. There are 167 positions on the division, and there will probably be 165 applicants for the newly created positions on the Tokepa branch, the two exceptions not being content to handle an agency. Eostoria, Grove, Delia, Emmett, Winifred and Lillis will all pay the minimum salary. This leaves four student agencies: Muncie, Bavaria, Codell and Alida; at least three of them should be scheduled positions. Bro. Hughey, Junction City, was off several days' attending the meeting of general chairmen and secretary and treasurers at St. Louis. General Chairman Smith being the official pilot. We un- derstand John did very well until he became sepa- rated from Bro. Smith, and when finally located was asking one of the crossing cops, on a down town corner, what the parade was and where it was going. Bro. M. Tucker, a new arrival, relieving at Topeka, Manhattan, Junction City and Milford during the past month. Bro. Alexander, Silver Lake, was off several weeks on account of the death of Mrs. Alexander. E. A. Shaffer, Delegate Div. No. 33. The remains were taken to Illinois for burial; Bro. Shannon relieving. Bro. Anderson is back at Junction City nights, aftei a very severe tussle with the measles. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 809 A number of the boys sent Bro. Hook their dope for the coming convention. Keeping in the game all the time and all tak- ing an interest in the Order is what makes us representatives of the company at the station should make it our business to see that they are safely across. It is wrong to say “they should know enough to take care of themselves.” Let’s never have it said that neglect on the part of one of us contributed to the death of any one at such a time. Day or night, when we are on duty, let us make human life our first concern. The boys off the branches north of Grand Island, including Bro. Hansen, who is relieving Bro. Cook at Scotia a few days, held a session in the examin- er’s car Sunday, April 13th, and elicited compli- ments from the examiner for their good showing. More recognition of good work upon the part of the men by officials would often lead to a greater incentive for better work. I hope none of the boys on the division fall behind the record of those mentioned above. Kearney third on bulletin, caused by Mr. Manery staying over his leave of absence without notifying the company or asking for extension. Always have an understanding as to just what you want when you lay off. Mr. Tolliver, a new man, is there temporarily. Bro. O. I. Maybury to Cozad telegrapher; Lexington second on bulletin, filled temporarily by Mr. Long, a new man. Bro. C. O. Dohner, at Elm Creek, thdefinitely re- lieved by C. R. Helber, expects to undergo 'tin operation, at Omaha, for a complication of troubles, W. A. Tuck, Alternate Div. No. 33. grow. Remember, you are the Order. It’s worth while to remember that. Solid in May; that’s the idea. Now all pull together. Div. Cor. Nebraska Division — The right sort of “spring fever” is in the air. Everybody is inoculating everybody else with the boost spirit this season. The Union Pacific is starting an intelligent campaign and preparing for a big share of the fair business in 1915, and the boys in the station service are going to demon- strate what positive assistance a bunch of boosters in this department edn mean to the company. With a management which is invitiug co-operation we have an excellent opportunity to demonstrate. The new double track is a novelty yet to the majority in this territory; it will take several years to educate the people how to handle themselves safely at our ^stations. There have been several deaths where passengers attempted to cross to the opposite side of the tracks for trains and were too slow. This is a matter of life and death, and we should, every one, exercise the utmost care to know when the proper train is coming, and announce it in every case in plenty of time for every one to cross. We had better neglect bag- gage, tickets or the wire itself than to be slow and see some one killed. We are custodians of every passenger who buys a ticket, and as the personal E. E. Hurdle, Alternate Div. No. 33. in the near future, and his friends will follow his case with sincere wishes for speedy recovery. Charlie Coulter, extra Grand Island, has gone into the train service, relieved by Mr. Berry, from the R. I. Digitized by *

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810 The Railroad Telegrapher. All were pained to learn of the death of the father of Bro. Frank Ritter, killed at Chapman by No. 8, the first of this month. I was not aware of the accident in time to see that the division was J. A. Krebs, Alternate Div. No. 33. represented by my presence or a floral token, but nevertheless our sincere sympathy is extended. The old gentleman was quite well known among railroad men and spent most of his time with Frank at the depot. Being hard of hearing to some extent, it is presumed he did not observe the approach of No. 8, as he had his eye on No. 27 approaching west bound. Your chairman has served his time on the safety committee of the Nebraska Division, and Bro. F. P. Vybiral has been appointed for a period of three months. Every one knows Frank is a live one and will be glad to co-operate with all of you in presenting any matter you may think of importance. Bro. C. E. Cole is relieving C. I. McNutt in the dispatcher’s office at Grand Island for a few days, and they are still sparring for a man for the telegraph office. Being in St. Louis on business on the night of April 3d, I did not get to attend the ball in Omaha, but understand it was quite successful, and it will probably be written up in another column. The club at Omaha is full of interest, and any of you who can attend arc missing something. Come out oftener. When you read this your committee will be representing you at Baltimore, and while we never try to pull anything flashy. I believe we are at least prepared with our opinions on most 01 the matters that will come up for discussion there, and will try to represent you as intelligently aa is within our ability. We will issue a circular to you at its conclusion, with any information that is of interest, in advance of the regular proceedings which will be sent later. We urge you to read those proceedings carefully, and let us all keep a little better posted on what the organization is doing or trying to do. Carr, a 17. Wyoming Division — C. T. U. Bro. Barrett, of “OG,” Ogden, recently returned from a trip East, will soon join us. Bro. Dodt, third Bcrie tower, for the past three years, bid in Devil’s Slide days. Mr. Yarborough, second Buford, assigned a trick at Evanston. Understand Bro. Shotliffe, of “N” office, Chey- enne, intends going to Buford second. It is now Bros. Palmer and Thornhill at Spring Valley and Point of Rocks, respectively. Our genial Third Trick Dispatcher, Mr. Dickson, while off recently, was relieved by Night Chief Robinson. Bro. Horiskey will soon be seen frequently in the vicinity of Dale Creek, as the trout season opens soon. He was elected local chairman ai^d delegate to the Baltimore Convention, and Bro. Gerrans was elected alternate. J. G. Orahood, Alternate Div. No. 33. T. K. Owen and Bro. J. K. Mitchell, from Black Buttes to Red Desert, former being made a twelve- hour job and later a two-trick, Bros. Aners and Padgett officiating. • Digitized by Google

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811 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Chilton, from second Red Desert to Table Rock nights, relieving Sister Coughlin, who went to second Spring Valley regular. Bro. Horton from third Tipton to second Wal- cott; relief unknown. A. F. Tate, Alternate Div. No. 33- Recent assignments are: Third Carter, G. M. Alloway ; third Buford, G. J. Kennedy; third Slier man, G. B. Shotliffc; Park City, J. C. Ayrest; Green River, T. B. Sawyer; Evanston, Hix and Yarborough. Some of the nons are holding out with the deter- mination of Ty Cobb, but they haven’t refused the increase secured for them in our new schedule. Bro. Dunn, third Dale Creek, deserves credit for this write-up. If the rest would do as well, the division correspondent wouldn't be accused of laying down on his job. Let’s hear of changes tak- ing place, and we could have a better write-up. Div. Cob. Canadian Pacific Ry. Manitoba Division, District No. One — We are glad to see J. J- Horn appointed captain, this is a recognition of good and efficient service. Bro. Gilbert has been appointed alternate to the convention. Bro. Harvey Taylor, Norcran days, is off to St. Marys, Ont., on holidays. Business on the Lac du Bonnet is unusually quiet. I was unable to attend the last meeting on ac- count of ‘•shortage of men.” The Keewatin agency was brought up, but as the regular man is in the hospital it will not be placed on bul- letin at present. Jack Moran had a ride on the O. R- T. goat this month, and says he feels better. Bro. Campbell is off to the convention, relieved by Bro. H. S. Galloway as local chairman. Bro. Wilton passed the cigars at the meeting. We hope the little ‘‘Dispatcher” will be as good a man as his father. W. A. Mather wrote, asking the O. R. T. to appoint one of its members to meet him and representatives of other branches of the service to discuss ways . and means to eliminate accidents. Bro. Langford was appointed. The handling of clearances to freight trains to be left to Superin- tendent Mather’s safety first committee, to have it regulated so as to decrease the danger. Bro. R. J. O’Neil, on the east end dispatching, leaves a vacancy in Fort Wm. yard office. Bro. Brotherton spent a few days in Winnipeg recently, looking up more real estate; relieved by Bro. Buehrer. Bro. Langford spent a month in sunny Califor- nia recently, relieved by Bro. Mableson nights, and he by Bro. Buehrer. It’s now Bros. W. Mack and Tom Fields. Bro. R. C. W. has been pretty busy lately look- ing after the interests of the Order. Bro. Sharpe is now relieving dispatcher, relieved by Mr. Alexander. VV. C. Ready, Alternate Div. No. 33. What about a Ladies’ Auxiliary on this dis- trict? , Boys, pay your dues, answer the dispatcher promptly and send me the news. Cert. 745-

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812 The Railroad Telegrapher. ✓ Lake Superior Division, Chapleau Subdivision , District No. One — Boys, let us try and have a good write-up every month. It will only take a few minutes of your VVm. Comer, Alternate Div. No. 33. time to send in the items of interest that come to your notice. There is lots of business on this district now. and the boys arc all working hard. The snow has had everything blocked, except the passenger trains, and there is a great amount of freight to be moved. We are glad to note that the brothers coming to this district in the last few months are all up-to-date. Mr. Smith, of the message wire at Cartier, has resigned and gone back cast, relieved by Bro. Walter Chadwick, and be by Bro. A. O’Donncl, taken off Bisco days to reduce expenses. Bro. J. W. McVey, from the Wabash, bid in second Cartier. Bro. Greene, agent at Stralak, while on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. O’Donnel. Boys, when you see or hear of a non, get right after him and stay on his trail until you land him. There are very few of them around here, so when one shows up, don’t let him rest. Send any news you can to me at Cartier, or direct to Bro. Quick at St. Louis. J. W. McVey, Cert. 1698. Lake Superior Division, District No. Two ( White River to Cartier ) — A fairly well attended meeting, held in Chap- leau, February 15th, to discuss the misunderstand- ing regarding wages, overtime, etc., in the new schedule, was called at 7 p. m., with Bro. J. A. Hogg in the chair. After various members were heard from, a committee -was appointed to take the matter before the superintendent for his ruling, consisting of Bros. L. Barker, J. Johnson and Bates, represent- ing respectively the agents, dispatchers and teleg- raphers. We have as yet no definite report from the committee’s work, but understand that the teleg- raphers’ schedule is interpreted to mean that their straight time is to be computed on the number of working days in the month and not on the number of calendar days. For instance, in the month of February, if a telegrapher worked the first eight days, his time should be computed 7- 24ths of a month and one Sunday, and not 8- a8ths of a month and one Sunday. A fuller explanation of this part of our schedule will be given next month. A typewritten list of the new vacancies and of the telegraphers filling the old ones was sent out from the chieFs office when the bulletin went out, so it is not necessary to re- peat them here. Bolkow and Goodwood were closed as day and night telegraph offices and Pardee as a night office, on account of business slacking up. There will be lots doing on this district all this summer on account of double tracking. - U ** W. B. Winkler, Alternate Div. No. 33. A succession of three bad snow storms all along the Lake Superior Division tied up everything three days the latter part of March, but everything is moving O. K. now. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher discuss our new schedule, was largely attended by all who were able to get off. We should make a request for a regular monthly meeting, as we the opportunity to talk with one regard to our grievances and work do. The meetings are the best and arrange to have "• !. These to three hours don’t have another in that trainmen places to take up a grievance it adjusted under prevailing conditions, meetings generally last from two tc thr and are interesting all through. We have a lot of things we want adjusted, if w; are to be good O. R. T. men, which means more than just carrying a card. M Remember our motto, “No card, no favors. Dispatcher Bro. Smith, from Sudbury, relieved Bro. Dispatcher McDonald, second "CU.” Bro. Brinton has been appointed dispatcher, and Bro. Ellis relieving dispatcher, who is now working first trick. * Bro. Brown has left us. We are sorry to lose him. He was relieved by Bro. Cowan. Bro. Teirs has also left, relieved by Mr. Lafferty. ^ Bro. Carling is relieving the agent at “WO, relieved by Mr. Walker, and he by Bro. Sull.- J. C. Bloom, Alternate Div. No. 33 Bro. H. F. Byrne and wife are in iNova acuua, where they went to attend the funeral of his mother. We all sympathize with Bro. Byrne in this sad bereavement. A Mr. Upton is relieving him at Wayland days. Bros. J. T. Doolan and Hogg have been work- ing a 24-hour trick on account of Bro. Ansley resigning and going East, and the station master at Pardee has been working a 24-hour trick alone on account of the night man, Bro. Ward, having been moved to Ramsey. The night man was taken away from Kidout, but was replaced again. If some brother on the Chapleau section wil send in a line-up of everything on that end nexi month, we shall then have our district wel lined-up. This will help to keep up the interes in the Order, and our meetings would be bette attended and. more frequent. A regular correspondent was appointed last meet ing, SO we can look forward to a good monthl write-up, if the boys will send him the happening they hear of by the 20th of the month. H. L. Hoge, Alternate Div. No. 33. ibership can be se- Kenora. Ont. Let ir district organized when we will have Digitized by

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814 The Railroad Telegrapher. 1 ! regular meetings, to get satisfactory service in con- nection with our grievances. Miss (who will soon be Sister) R. Sullivan, from the Pennsy., succeeded Bro. Brinton on second “HA,” gone dispatching. J. V. Phillips, Delegate Div. No. 34. Bro. O'Donnell, from “DA,” relieved Bro. Gueix, returning to his native soil, and Bro. White is about to do likewise. We were sorry to hear of Bro. Cowan leaving us, on account of the company insisting on his taking a position he did not want. Bro. Carling has returned, and we wish to con- gratulate him on having a double return pass. Bro. Earle had a week of heavy going, Owing to Mr. Walker being injured and the scarcity of men. The brothers at “RM" are working in a de- tached portion of the station, which is being re- moved on account of double tracks. Bro. Barker is on a trip to Vancouver; Bro. Nesbitt is back, and Bro. Hamilton is still on nights. Bro. Dougherty was on a few days’ holidays, but failed to bring the Mrs. back with him. Bro. Edwards is also back. Bro. Wilder is making a grand bid for his rights to return South, as was his understanding when he came up here. We appreciate Bro. McVeay’s efforts to secure one of Bro. Quick’s gold watches for new mem- bers. Bro. Barker is now acting relief dispatcher, and Bro. Ellis is back on his trick as relief dispatcher on account of Bro. Smith leaving. We expect our local chairman will soon call another meeting. Cert. 2914, “XC.” Third District, B. C. Division — Your correspondent has been hibernating for the winter, but now that I am back I wish you would send me in a few notes. Local Chairman Thompson advises of a few changes in the seniority list and the personnel of the local committee, which is the same as 1912. Bro. Thompson has been appointed delegate to the convention. We wish him success, a pleasant time and a safe return. Bro. J. N. Pennock, relieving agent, has settled down at Brilliant, relieved by Bro. C. L. Cusick, and Nakusp telegrapher days now open. Bro. T. S. McDonald is off on leave. Bro. Geo. Mara bid in Castlegar days; Bro. Dickerson left, and Bro. Owens is on nights. Bro. Lamphcar, Phoenix nights, to Coykendahl. Bro. J. B. Selleck, at Wade, now opening up the summer’s business with work trains, beat them to it with his garden. Bros. R. Geddis, H. Exter and W. A. Taylor are on first, second and third Grand Forks. New men are at Eholt and Phoenix nights. Bro. J. Beaton bid in Greenwood days. Bro. J. G. Clark has returned to Rossland after a long vacation. W. E. Hicks, Delegate Div. No. 34. Sorry to lose Bro. W. S. Abbott from Lardo agency. He is now a traveling auditor in the “Fish Country.” Bro. J. R. Brandon relieved him. No items received from the other branches. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 815 Don’t forget to remit for your schedule assess- ment, your dues and a couple small special assess- ments, and save your local chairman work, of which he already has too much. Div. Cor. H. H. Skiles, Delegate Div. No. 34. New York Central & Hudson River R. R. Putnam Division — On account of the washout, during the flood period, trains on the Hudson River Division were run over the Harlem Division, which demanded the services of all the extra telegraphers on our division. Bros. Woolley and Garvey, at 155th St., N. Y., were obliged to double to keep that office open, other offices not so important where extra men were working were closed. The return of Dispatcher Brown, from his vaca- tion, put Bro. Travis back at Getty Square, Bro. Silver going back to his regular trick at 155th St., N. Y. Bro. Dunning relieved Mr. Townsend, agent at Mahopac Falls, a few days while off sick. Bro. Wagner, second Kitcliawan, bid in Croton Lake agency, vice Mr. Bird, gone with the New Haven. Bro. Sater, Mount Hope, off two days, was relieved by Mr. Crowley, who has been offered a position' in the dispatcher’s office of the Erie at Horn ell, N. Y., and is now on leave trying it out. Bids are out for Tarrytown Heights agency, and second at Kitchawan and Elmsford; Bro. Dunning is at Tarrytown Heights agency, Bro. Murphy, from the Harlem, at Kitchawan, and Mr. Opperman, a new man from the Santa Fe at Elmsford, pending close of bulletin. Bro. Ingham, second Briarcliff Manor, has taken up painting as a side line, since his failure in the coal business. He now has two pairs of shoes to buy, where he used to have but one, hence the motive for the display of such ambition. Bro. Keating, from the Harlem, has been doing most of the extra work on this division. Bro. Cuddy, agent Mahopac, is still unable to work, relieved by Mr. Bolan. Bro. Boutelle, local chairman, has just received the welcome news of a conference with the officials, in connection with our proposed schedule. Bro. Wall, acting relief agent on the Harlem Division since Bro. Nickerson’s promotion to supervising agent, has now been assigned to it regular. We thank Bros. Warner and Lundy for their assistance this month in supplying news. “Boomer.” — St. Lawrence Division — Dear Brothers — As you unanimously elected me local chairman for the coming term, I feel very keenly the responsibility placed upon me by ac- cepting the position, and more so in performing the many duties connected therewith. My keen- est desire is for the upliftjng of the organization, and I shall put forth all my efforts to make 1913 and 1914 a grand success, but in order to ac- complish this, I must have your support, and every one of you owe this as a duty to yourself and the organization. Report any grievance that comes under your observation to me, as well as any abuse of our schedule. Positions may be- come vacant and our schedule be abused without L. B. Johnson, Alternate Div. No. 34. my knowledge, but if you brothers will advise me, I will take such matters up with the officials and have them settled satisfactorily to all con- cerned. Digitized by

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816 The Railroad Telegrapher. The local chairman can not handle your griev- ances, however, until after you have tried to adjust them with your superintendent. If he ignores the correspondence or does not give you C. H. Georget, Alternate Div. No. 34. a satisfactory reply, then take it up with me, and I will right the wrong. Always preserve the correspondence that passes between you and the officials and send it to me with your complaint. Let every one work and work hard to make this division solid. Try to get one member each during the next thirty days, and if you do not succeed kindly write me what effort you put forth in this behalf, and what employe you selected and failed to get, and I will report the matter to the general chairman, who will see the party personally and ascertain why he does not want better w'orking conditions and more money. Such a visit from him will, no doubt, convince them that they are looking at the matter in a wrong light and he will secure their applications before he leaves them. We expect a meeting with the officials very soon, and I will handle your grievance to the best of my ability. I have your interests at heart, and with your support I shall feel encouraged to go ahead and ask for our rights, which means more money and the better working conditions of which we have been deprived. Yours truly, G. \V. Backus. Local Chairman. Harlem Division — Our last night meeting was well attended. Bro. Morey, general chairman, also Bro. Fr3- lcigh, local chairman of Hudson Division, were present. Bros. Ferris, Taylor, Treudenberger, Roselle, Hubbard, Bovin, Connors, Downing and Magley were the only boys absent. Line-up the nons, brothers, and hustle up the delinquents. Individual effort means a solid front, which we can have if we work faithfully. We treat the nons too good on this division. Remember, “No cards, no favors,” and don’t be afraid of hurting their feelings. There are three at “KO” and two at “RK.” Let each one do his part to help by sending in the application of the non working with him, and paying up promptly yourself. Bro. Rubin, while visiting friends in Boston, w'as relieved by Bro. Alrutz, who also relieved Mr. Hoyt, while off a week on account of the death of his father. No news from south end. I am indebted to Bro. Fennessy for all the news I received. Wake up, boys. One item from each member would help a whole lot towards having a good write-up. Remember, “No cards, no favors,” but if you want to call a man names, write him a letter, don’t do it on the wires. C. E., Div. Cor. Grand Central Terminal and Electric Division — We had a well attended meeting on April 9th. The Terminal men made a good showing. Hope Chas. F. Prough, Alternate Div. No. 34. they will continue to do so, and that the Electric Division will take pattern by them. Don’t tell your troubles outside the meeting room to the nons, and on street corners where everyone can hear them. Remember do not knock Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 817 your brother. If you can not say a good word for him, don’t say anything. Be prompt in paying your dues, it is a good sign that you are interested in the good of the Order. F. P. Brady, Delegate Div. No. 35. Wc all extend our thanks to the entertainment committee on the great success of the ball. Bro. Dooley has moved to Jersey. We sin- cerely hope we will not lose him, as our treasurer he has few equals and no superior. Remember, boys, “No cards, no favors.” Hope to have a good crowd next night meet- ing, be there, brothers, strong; don’t forget the date, 26th. We wish the men who know how to explain things to the nons would do so. We need them to keep up our percentage. The work at Hartsdalc is being pushed rapidly. The parcel post has added quite an amount of extra sacks to our daily loads to the post office. Get your cars out on time boys. Mr. Wilson will appreciate it. Don’t let any demurrage slip by either, nor fail to copy your post cards, for you will be re- quired to produce copies when you least expect it on some claim or other. Remember to protect the company all you can. Div. Cor. Beech Creek District — Bro. G. B. Miller’s wife was called to her home on account of sickness. Bro. H. E. Shearer, who relieved M. W. Sherry, at Clearfield Jet., when appointed assistant yard master there, was later relieved by J. A. Lester, and relieved Bro. J. A. Robison on “DY” tower first, on sick list. Bro. H. E. McGonigal relieved P. B. McHenry on second Cataract, while he relieved Bro. Shearer on Bray second. H. V. Eldridge, while moving to West Clear- field, was relieved by Telegrapher Jacobs. Sister B. H. Seid, home on a vacation, was relieved by G. E. McGonigal, later relieved by Telegrapher Eldridge. Sister M. G. Quiggle, who has been off since December, 1912, is back on “SX” tower third. Gorton second being the only trick closed April 1st, sounds good to the River Line and west end boys. We thank Bro. Maines for his good music. Brothers, don’t spoil a good thing on the phone, when the dispatcher is good enough to let us use it. The Beech Creek dispatchers have been moved to Jersey Shore Jet., leaving the River Line dispatchers at Clearfield. Sister L. S. Beauseigneur was on third Walton, while Bro. J. B. Beauseigneur was on “SX” tower third. Bro. L. M. Poorman, “CT” tower, is now with the P. R. R., and will probably move to Lock Haven. lie relieved S. W. Thorne, “CW” tower second, a few days. A. H. Haddock, Delegate Div. No. 35. Bro. II. E. Barber has been appointed assistant to train master “GWB,” at Clearfield. Bro. L. F. DcITaas has returned from an ex- tended trip through several of the Southern States. Certs. 1403 and 1165. Digitized by G°°gb

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818 \ The Railroad Telegrapher. Monon R. R. Account of floods and roadbed being washed out in various places, Bro. J. E. Hollen, locaj cuairman First Division, was delayed getting out on his missionary trip which he is now taking. M. C. Sipple, Alternate Div. No. 35. Nous, have your money ready, as that is par- tially what he is after. “No” is a poor answer for him and will not be accepted, just sign up and give him what he asks for. The increase in salary you are receiving will buy you an up-to-date. The election resulted as follows: Bro. J. E. Hollen, Indianapolis, local chairman First Divi- sion; Bro. L. I). Wood, Salem, Ind., local chair- man, Second Division; Bro. W. J. Dooley, Indian- apolis, general chairman; Bro. M. T. Parks, Bainbridge, general secretary and treasurer. The following new members have been secured this year: Chas. Whitehouse and C. E. Fatum, Midland; Geo. E. Salvo, Gasport; H. H. Hunt and A. Moss, Orleans; B. R. Carter, Mitchell; F. C. Wagner, Borden; F. W. Wayman, New Albany; D. L. Keen, McCoysburg; R. E. Dere- miah, Paoli, and J. W. Christie, Louisville. This is a great showing for the Second Division, and the few nons left will soon be carrying an up-to date. Bro. D. L. Keen, came in as soon as he lit. He is an old-timer, out for nearly three years, but alw'ays carried an up-to-date while in service. Train service is again up to normal and every available engine is in use, handling the enormous business from the southern connections. Boys, keep on the job and give good service, there is still a little room for improvement. Bro. R. K. Ellington, Bainbridge, lost his new chicken house in the cyclone, but he is still rais ing fancy poultry and has eggs to sell. At a recent meeting, held at Indianapolis, Gen- eral Chairman Dooley, General Secretary and Treasurer Parks, Local Chairman Hollen, First Division, and Local Chairman Wood, Second Division, laid plans for a revision of our schedule, but the recent floods which done so much dam- age and tied up traffic so badly, may somewhat delay the work. Offices have been opened with three men at Mitchell, a second trick put on Borden, with C. W. Gray on second, and three men put on at Horse Shoe, with Bro. Deremich on second and Mr. Warren on third. The “Monon” was veyr lucky during the floods, compared with other roads in our territory. We were only out of commission about three days and trains covered parts of the line daily. Busi- ness is very heavy here now, with freight moving north and south, this being tfle only line open between Chicago and the Ohio River. All trains are “High Ball” runs now, with an average of 400 cars of meat and merchandise passing Green castle daily. The Chicago Division of the “Big Four” has been detouring passenger trains from Laft to Burnsides via this line for the past two weeks. Alton L. Conant, Alternate Div. No. 35. and JI. O. S. W. and Sou trains are being bandied via Orleans and various detours on south end. Everything is being handled in first-class shape. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher, come better acquainted. Nearly all who attended were accompanied by their wive* or sweethearts, and it can be truly said that the women enjoyed the occasion fully as much as the men. Too much praise can not be bestowed upon Local Chairman C. M. Brown and the committee who had the arrangements in charge. Jackson is getting to be quite a center for dis- patchers and telegraphers, since the change was made from Detroit to Jackson, and they are all good loyal brothers, too. Here’s hoping that Jack- son may become the banner O. R. T. town in Michigan. % Cert. 71. Boys, get after the nons next to you, if you expect better results. We need them and they need us. Bro. Ray Deremiah, who relieved Mr. Schmaltz, second Greencastle, recently for a week; also re- East Division — Those attending tfie party at Jackson, on Satur- day evening, April 12th, from this division, were: Bro. and Mrs. L. N. and Miss Kathleen Parsons. Windsor; Bro. Webber, Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Comins, Detroit; Bro. and Mrs. J. E. Brainard, Bro. and Mrs. L. E. Peters, Wayne; Bro. and Mrs. James Spear and Miss Spear, Chelsea; Bro. and Mrs. M. L. Smith and Bro. and Mrs. Art. Collins, Grass Lake. The members from the Saginaw Division should get out to Jackson for the meetings. It seems that the train service would permit it. Six positions in “F,” Detroit office, were bul- letined lately to get the men rearranged and given their rightful positions. Bro. F. W. Seavitte went from agent Ecorse to “F,” Detroit on bulletin. T. A. Reif, Delegate Div. No. 37 lieved Bro. Shorr on first there for three days, the latter being called back on account of the extreme shortage of men. Bro. Waggoner, who relieved Bro. Fox, first Gasport, was relieved by Agent Strain, and also relieved Bro. Savo, second there, for a few days. Brothers, give the dispatchers the best service possible. It will be appreciated by them. West Baden second and Orleans third are on bulletin. We hope some good brothers will bid these jobs in. “PZ.” Michigan Central R. R. A very delightful time was* njoyed at the ban- quet and dance given by Division No. 16, at Webb Block Hall, Jackson, Mich., April 12th. About 100 were in attendance from Detroit and the East Division, from the Grand Rapids and the surround- ing stations. All expressed themselves as having a most enjoyable time. Fine music was furnished by a Jackson orchestra, and all who could dance were gratified to their heart’s content. From about 10:30 until all were served, a bountiful supper was served in the dining room connected with the hall. The party lasted until shortly after midnight, when all wended their way homeward, hoping that another such event would soon take place. Such little parties do a wonderful sight of good, as they bring us all together and help us to be- Alternate Div. No. There is a good deal of sickness among the boys on the Bay City Division. Bro. G. J. Shoup, first Oxford freight house, was off three weeks sick. Bro. C. S. Snook, second Vassar, who was Digitized by Google

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820 The Railroad Telegrapher. also off sick for quite a time, bid in third North Toledo yards, his old home. Bro. A. E. Earle is now on third Vassar. F. Adair is the new agent at VVatrousville, and Mr. Deba, a new man, is the first agent at Bachs, a new agency on the Caro branch. T. M. Conun, Delegate Div. No. 38. Business is very good and men very scarce. Good railroad telegraphers wanted; good pay and working conditions. Some of the good men in other parts come this way, so we can get off once in a while. Div. Cor. Middle Division — Chief Dispatcher Gardner, on a week’s vacation, was relieved by Night Chief Van Wagnen, and he by Bro. Jack Phillips, relieved on third Air Line by Bro. Carter, extra dispatcher. Bro. Ray Brown, Valley dispatcher days, is spending a month’s vacation in California, relieved by Bro. Phillips. Bros. Cavanagh, D. Wholihan and Kincline, on their one-day vacations, expect to make way freight inspection trips shortly. Bro. Charlie Kufe, extra dispatcher from Kala- mazoo, is relieving the dispatchers in Jackson. Bro. Ed. Wholihan was relieved by Bro. Wicks, extra dispatcher, while lie attended the banquet. He stayed until all went home. Bros. Mead, Cummins, Fitch and Case will all make way freight trips as fast as they can be relieved. Two big windstorms recently put wires out of business all over. Main line phone was broken west of Kalamazoo and was dispatched from Jack- son via Air Line, Bros. Butler and Northrop re- peating orders, train reports, etc. Several cars were unroofed and a number of telegraph poles blown down. Linemen were all kept busy keep- ing things moving. Superintendent Telegrapher, J. J. Ross, recently made a trip over the line in motor car, inspecting lines and equipment. Bro. Wicks relieved Bro. Chappie several nights, for a visit home. Bro. Able, Jackson Jet. second nights, w'hile off owing to a death in his family, was relieved by Bro Bitler, from Van Horn's. Bro. Moulton, agent Dailey, bid in second Augusta. Bro. Lindsey, W'ho bid in Dailey agency, went to Augusta second a few days, and later to Findley agency, which is now open for bids. Bro. Loveland, Kalamazoo, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Knickly, a new man. Bro. Graham returned to Parma agency, Bro. Loehr returning to Lawton second nights, reliev- ing Bro. Appleman. Mr. Sykjs, promoted to Ann Arbor by mistake, returned to Albion, and Agent Brown promoted to Albion in error, sent to Bay City as clerk. Night Chief Stoekle, Michigan City, off a week, relieved by Dispatcher Bro. Herran, relieved on third by Bros. Ault and Quance, *a few days each. Another dispatcher has been put on Joliet and Benton Arbor Divisions to help out main line man. Bro. Kingsley, on 6 a. m. to 2 p. m., and Bro. D. Hayes, Delegate Div. No. 38. (Juancc, 2 p, m. to 10 p. m., a regular job for the latter putting Ault on as first extra. Bro. Herran, from Michigan City; Bro. Cava- nagh, from Jackson; Bro. Stiles, from Bay City, and Bro. Robertson attended a special meeting, Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Jack Phillips is looking for a job as floor walker, as he is getting quite an expert with the new Miss Phillips. Wc had quite a rain, sleet and wind storm around here recently. Had tp use the wire part of the time, as the fones were crossed up. Thanks to Bro. Clissold for items. Come again. Div. Cor. called at Jackson by General Chairman Culkins, to decide certain matters of the organization as affects dispatchers. It is gratifying to state that the dis- patchers, to a man, are all lined-up. It creates better feeling all around and strengthens us very much; besides it will be a great help to them. Saginaw and Mackinaw Divisions — Bro. C. R. Cady, first trick Lansing, has been appointed ticket agent of the M. C. & P. M. there. He has been local chairman of this division for the past three years, and has accomplished great results. He seemed to take a personal interest in each one of the boys of the division, and made many new friends by his good-natured way. He has been very successful in lining-up the nons, and, no doubt, in a short time would have our divi- sion solid. As exclusive ticket agents are not in- cluded in our present schedule, Bro. Cady has re- signed as local chairman of this division, and Bro. R. M. Gordon, of Sterling, has been appointed to fill the vacancy. We all join in wishing Bro. Cady every success; while losing him as our chairman, but trust our new chairman will catch the big fish that Bro. Cady has the bait dug for. Bro. C. Burwell, who recently relieved Bro. W. G. Davis, resigned at Rives Jet., bid in Leslie agency, vice Bro. Clemens, resigned and gone T. F. Powers, Alternate Div. No. 38. Bro. Cupe, Galien third, off several days, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Bro. Ault. Bro. M. L. Fitzgerald, while drawing a truck load of baggage during March, slipped and fell on the station platform, breaking both bones in his left leg. Relieved by Bro. Stevens. Bro. Wilson, third East Gary, was off a few days, relieved by Relief Agent Watson. Bro. Fahn, Chicago, “CG,” off a week, relieved by Tone, and he at “TY” days, by Parner, “TY” nights, relieved by Mr. Moulton, a new man. Div. Cor. Grand Rapids Division — Bro. Beitler, of Van Horn’s, who relieved Bro. Abele, third Jackson Jet., on account of the death of the mother of Bro. Abele’s wife, was relieved by M. Salter, a new man, who just passed the examination. Bro. Davis, Rives Jet., resigned to enter other business, relieved by Agent Burwell. Bro. Clemens, of Leslie, is off, relieved by Relief Agent Thoms. Bro Cady has been appointed ticket agent at Lansing. Bro. Bill Shoemaker, of Eaton Rapids, is a fre- quent visitor at Van Horn’s. If he doesn’t look out he will listen to his own wedding bells. into business with his brother at Port Huron, con- ducting a bath house. Owing to Bro. "Clems” long years of railroad service it will probably take some powerful baths to get the fever out of his system, hut we all wish him the best of success. Digitized by

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822 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. R. R. Smith, day telegrapher and ticket agent at Chesaning, will have to get up earlier mornings now, or the game will be somewhat delayed while he is eating his ham and eggs. R. M. Burr, Delegate Div. No. 39. Probably we better pass the hat and get him a flock of good young layers, so he will not have to wait for the old hens to lay before going to work. Third Wolverine bid in by Bro. R. Stokes from Frederic, vice Bro. R. A. Smith, who has bid in second there. F. A. Jones is on third Wolverine pending transfer. Bro. E. C. Higgins, second Wol- verine, bid in first telegrapher and ticket clerk at Lansing, and had to "can” his trusty corn-cob. Some consolation, no one can steal smoking tobacco from him now. Bro. Lauber, Topinabee, has invested in a new rtiotor boat, and expects to show the natives a few stunts on the lake this summer. Bro. F. S. Smith, of Alger, is on the sick list, relieved by H. II. Allen, and has gone home. Bro. D. E. Rfeinelt bid in first Gaylord, relieved on second there, on bid, by Bro. M. Sell, agent Waters. Bros. Bonnett and E. G. Shaw will soon be tell- ing some good fish stories again, as the season is about to open up. Thanks to Bros. Smith and Kerby for the news items sent me, it all helps. "Bob.'' CARD OF THANKS. Dearborn, Mich., April 18, 1913. I wish to thank The Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers very kindly for the kindness shown to me in my bereavement. I remain, yours, Nora N. Moon. Pennsylvania R. R. — Lines East. Allegheny Division — Death has again visited our ranks and taken from our midst the mother of our Sister and Bro. V. D. and C. A. A. Snyder, at Kennerdell. We extend the sister and brother and family our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement, and thank all those who so freely contributed towards the beautiful wreath of flowers for Mrs. Snyder, also the brothers at Kennerdell, who purchased the flowers and looked after this matter in my absence. The brothers and sisters on this division should make it a practice to attend to matters of this kind at such times. It shows a fraternal spirit and that we do not forget one another in times of trouble and sorrow. Things are looking more favorable every day on the P. R. R., and I am well pleased with the way things arc going. The few’ who are still delinquent for this term, should pay up at once, remain as active workers in the good cause and see that those working with them do likewise. Twelve new members is our good record on this division for the past month and nine more next pay day. The old members are taking on new life, and this division will soon be solid. Now let every one get to work with a will, and we will soon accomplish this. As the old say- J. R. Burgess, Alternate Div. No. 39. ing goes, it pays to advertise, and the beauty ot it is we are not paying for it now, as the parties going over the division, trying to get telegraphers to stay out of the Order, are advertising or doing it for us. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 823 Don’t forget, brothers and sisters, to send in your assessment to the convention fund to our general secretary and treasurer. The B. & O. members have paid their share, let us do our L. E. Hicks, Delegate Div. No. 40. part without any hesitation and not oblige us to take any of it out of our treasury. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing as many of the brothers and sisters at the convention as can possibly get there. The convention will prob- ably not be held so near us for a long time again, and all who can should visit Baltimore at this biennial gathering of delegates from all over the United States and Canada and have a good time. Bro. J. C. Wylie is on the sick list. We wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. S. R. Hooks visited friends at Oleopolis recently, and Bro. B. G. Shoup visited the old folks on the farm at Richmond. The recent flood was the worst ever known in this part of the country. The entire road was shut down between Pittsburg and Oil City for several days. The only road operating out of Oil City, Franklin and the small towns of that sec- tion, being the L. S. & M. S. Brothers and sisters, don’t forget to send in your monthly items for the journal. Thanks to the brothers who sent in the write-up, which fol- lows this, from the Salamanca and Low Grade branches. All lend a helping hand in these mat- ters. I desire to thank the brothers and sisters of this division in again having elected me as their local chairman, and also as their delegate to the Baltimore Convention. I shall go there with the interest of every brother and sister at heart, and do everything for the best interest of the Order. I also wish to thank you all for your hearty co-operation during my last term as local chair- man, without the assistance of you men and women out on the road I could do nothing, and I earnestly hope that you will all give me your support and help in the future as you have in the past. By so doing we will soon thoroughly organize the P. R. R., and then we can expect good results. Remember our motto, “No card, no favor,” and strictly enforce it at all times, and we will con- vince some of these nons that there is something back of an organization besides just merely be- longing to it. Brothers who have not paid their dues for the current term, when they receive this issue of The Telegrapher, please send them to me at once. O. T. Arendt, L. C. Salamanca Branch, Allegheny Ditnsion — Bro. Granger is again on the relief job, giving the “Ops” their regular day off each month on our new schedule. The emergency offices, opened during the rush last winter, are being closed one after the other, but extra men are still scarce. Bro. S. P. Gilbert bid in third at “HM,” re- lieved by S. C. Stratton on third “QA,” F. C. Dean is on his honeymoon trip in Michi- gan. Bro. J. C. Lamb, relieved by Bro. Garin on first Riverside Jet., has taken first Vandalia, vice L. G. White, Delegate Div. No. 40. Mr. Elliott, gone into the hotel business at Alle- gheny. When he gets that new card we will all patronize him. Bros. Grover and Gilbert are just “shooting” Morse now with their new sending machines.

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824 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Goodrich went to Carrollton on his relief day. Bro. L. A. Crouse is on first Tunesassa. It is now Bro. E. E. Crouse on second Tuna. We are getting in better shape on this end than ever before. H. O. Irwin, Delegate Div. No. 40. Remember, boys, “No card, no favors,” and patronize the union label at all times. Bro. F. A. McGill, relief agent, is relieving Mr. O’Meara, at Bradford, who is off sick. Some of the boys will be late getting their vacations on account of this. Cert. 1694. Low Grade Branch, Allegheny Division — Bro. B. L. Stanley, second west end, off a few days recently on account sickness, was relieved by Bro. Dinger. Miss Bowersox has returned to duty after an absence of several months on account of sickness. Sister Reitzel was off a few days recently, re- lieved by Bro. Dinger, who later relieved Bro. F. A. McElhinney for a week. W. D. Miller, formerly on the Allegheny Divi- sion, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Geiger, -at Falls Creek, on March 1 8th. Third Falls Creek, Sabula, Medix, Enslie and “CA” block closed. Bro. M. C. McIntyre is now on the relief job on west end. Bro. H. L. Baker was off several days recently, relieved by Mr. Dickey. Bro. P. \V. Adams, third Tyler, was a recent Pittsburgh visitor. Bro. Brooks, working on the River, is being re- lieved by Mr. Bundy. Bro. M. J. McGarrity is being relieved by Bro. Buzzard, and he by Mr. Brubaker. Mr. Winslow appointed agent at Oak Ridge, vice Mr. Shaffer on first MNA.” Bro. H. T. Marsh was off recently, relieved by Mr. Campbell, and Bro. Thomas, third Summer- ville, by Mr. Stewart. G. M. B. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, to call to her reward the beloved mother of our Sister and Bro. V. D. and C. A. A. Snyder; in token of our respect for our sister and brother and the family, be it Resolved, By the members of the Allegheny Division, P. R. R. System, Division No. 17, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend to the bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy, knowing there is little we can say or do to comfort the sad hearts of our sister and brother and the family, yet we, as a body, bound together for mutual benefit, wish our sister and brother to know that they are not forgotten in this their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved sister and brother, and a G. F. Willis, Delegate Div. No. 40. copy forwarded to The Telegrapher, for publi- eation. q. *p. Arendt, E. C. Green, C. R. Elliston, Committee. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 825 Monongahela Division — Sister E. H. Banks was relieved a few days by Mr. McCormick. Extra Bro. H. E. Flegal, absent on account of sickness, is again on duty. B. F. Roberts, Alternate Div. No. 40. Miss L. R. O’Donovan was relieved, while on the sick list, by J. C. McNamara. Local Chairman Bro. Stover attended the first safety rally in Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, on March 10th. B. A. Stine was a recent New York City visitor. Bro. E. C. Kasten took in the play at the Nixon, in Pittsburgh, on his relief day. Bro. D. Adler writes Bro. Stover, from Florida, that his health is improving. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. H. G. McCarthy and Signal Repairman R. E. Lapp visited the Western Penitentiary re- cently. We are glad to announce that Bro. G. Z. Stover was re-elected local chairman, also elected delegate to the Baltimore Convention, with Bro. H. A. Roberts as alternate. Bros. Burgess and Mullin joined the Odd Fellows during March. Cert. 1583. Schuylkill Division — An open meeting was held at Reading, Pa., on March, 13, 1913, called by Bro. P. A. Wenrich, of the Grand Division, there being about sixty operators in attendance. The meeting was ad- dressed by Bro. J. F. Miller, general chairman; Bros. T. E. Fidler and T. W. Truitt, assistant general chairman; Bros. P. A. Wenrich and T. E. Ellis, of the Grand Division. The general chairman, Bro. J. F. Miller, made an especially fine address, outlining just how the work was handled according to the rules of the Order. He also went over the proposed schedule and wage scale that had been presented to the company. He has a fine delivery and his straight forward way in delivering his address was very impressive. His remarks were greatly appre- ciated, and twelve applications were received with the promise of more the first of the month. Assistant General Chairmen Fidler and Truitt are both men of years and ability, and the men appreciated hearing from men who have done so much for the cause they represent. The former done some good work on the division during April. The men on this division have been misled by a certain interest, but now that the truth has been intelligently explained, others like myself will join the organization that has proven its worth to the telegraphers of our country. We now have a fair membership, and men are joining every day. By the first of May we shall be in good shape on this division. The brothers should all use their influence in prevailing on the nons to join and assist in the work now going on. We should pass our journal out, and make some sacrifice to reach others and show them the benefits of a solid organization. Do not wait for the officer of a division to call, but do your part. C. M. Perry, Alternate Div. No. 40. Bro. P. A. Wenrich, deserves great credit for what he has done in enlightening the men on this division, and while many of us treated him very unkindly when he first arrived here, we now sec our mistake and are trying to help him.

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826 The Railroad Telegrapher. Twenty new members have been added to our division recently. On March ist we had only one member and now we have over fifty. All who can possibly do so, should attend the convention in Baltimore for a day or two at least, R. H. Bobbitt, Alternate Div. No. 40. and meet the men that have been “doing things" for the telegraphers all over the country. General Chairman Miller is chairman of the committee on arrangements, and will make the delegates all feel perfectly at home. We must act like men now, and show that we have as much right to belong to our organization as any other set of men have to belong to theirs, and not be coerced in joining anything we don’t want to join. Brothers, line every non you can and send the application to Bro. Miller. The only way to take our place with the other divisions is to help organize the men. Each of us can do something. Let us make it solid by June 30th. I’ll get five, how many will you get? “Anon" and ''Reading." Sun bury Division — I desire to thank the brothers, who in addition to re-electing me local chairman of this division also elected me delegate to the convention at Bal- timore, Md , and assure them that T will do my best to further our interests. Bro. Pegg, third “KD” tower, who was mar- ried in New York City in September, 1911, has kept the affair a secret until now. The company recently adjusted the wages of the track foremen, and they now get two weeks’ vacation in addition to being off every Sunday in the year, and when sick their pay goes on also. The only way for us to secure such con- cessions is to stay organized and keep on getting in the nons. I wish to thank tne brothers who have paid up their dues so promptly, and hope that the few delinquents will do likewise, in order that we may soon have a solid division. Cert. ii. Williamsport and Susquehanna Division — It certainly is very gratifying the way the brothers are paying up their dues, and to see the many new members that are coming in. But it is not strange as whenever and wherever the truth of the situation on the “Pennsy" is known, the sentiment and opinion is always with us. Brothers and sisters, continue to wake up the nons and get them to thinking for themselves instead of allowing some one else to do it for them. Do all you can to help yoOr local chair- man, as well as our general committee. Our local chairman is working night and day for our good, and you should all devote a little of your time and energy to the cause. Speak to and plead with the non working with you or next to you. Show him how he is standing out against the wel- fare of himself and his fellow craftsmen. The brothers responded nobly to the appeal of our local chairman for the contribution for Bro. J. B. Bode, Delegate Div. No. 41. Schlotman. Several of the brothers also solicited from the trainmen, and in all about $120 was raised, which was appreciated very much by Bro. and Mrs. Schlotman. They would also appre- ciate it very much if more of the brothers would Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 827 call to see Bro. “Joe,” who is able to be around now, but still unable to work. We all wish him a speedy recovery and will rejoice to hear him back on the wire again. “Joe” is one of our staunchest members. L. P. Clifton, Delegate Div. No. 41. Bro. C. A. Riland, who was compelled to have a very delicate operation performed in a Phila- delphia hospital, we are glad to report, has re- turned home very much improved, and we all hope for his speedy recovery. “Gus” is another of our staunch members and one of the oldest. Bro. G. E. Shaffer and several others motored to the head of Buffalo Creek the first day of trout season, to try their skill in hooking the “speckled beauties.” We have not learned the result of the trip. Bro. E. R. Lundy spent his April relief day taking in the sights of our capitol city. A very enthusiastic meeting was held in Wil- liamsport, on April 2 d, with an exceedingly large number of brothers and sisters present, who thoroughly enjoyed the reports made by our local chairman and the talks of several of the brothers. The large attendance, considering train accommo- dations, speaks volumes for the enthusiasm of all. We hope all who can do so, will attend the convention at Baltimore. No one can know all the doings all over the division. Every one who knows of news should send it to the correspondent, but I seldom re- ceive any. This month not a word. I have done the best I could, have you? “Steve." Baltimore Division — There was a very large meeting of the five brotherhoods held at the Wilson Theater, Balti- more, Md., on Sunday, April 13th, to form a non- political organization to co-operate and support our friends who have stood by labor in the past, and to defeat any man aspiring for office in the State who has not given us a square deal. There was quite a large turnout and a permanent organi- zation was formed. The following organizations were represented: B. of L. E., B. of L, F. and E., B. of R. T., O. R. C., and O. R. T. Bro. J. F. Miller, general chairman; Bros. T. E. Fidler and J. B. Sebastian, spoke for the telegraphers. The convention will be in session in the monu- mental city by the time this is published and reaches you. The men on our division, with up- to-date cards, should arrange to be at all the sessions held. Several will lay off to act on the reception committee. Bro. H. G. Kramer is now on first “CG;” Bro. Ruben Venick, with the Union R. R., as re- lief; Bro. W. H. Farcht on second “MX,” Falls, and Bro. G. E. McGee is on the B. and S. P. R. R. again. Several of the extra men on the division have promised to join in May. If you work with them, remind them of their promises and try to get their application. The few who have not paid up, should do so before June 30th. Meetings are only held once a month and all should make it a point to attefid. No use in T. J. Fogarty, Delegate Div. No. 41. kicking on the street corners, come to your meet- ing rooms and make your spiel. Remember the old saying, in union there is strength. "Selig.' Digitized by LiOOOlQ

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828 The Railroad Telegrapher. Maryland Division — Brothers, you have elected a new local chair- man for the ensuing two years. He will do all in his power to make a success of it, but it will R. H. Nims, Alternate Div. No. 41. be necessary for each one of you good brothers to give him all the assistance in your power. It is a physical impossibility for him to get over the road and see all of the men with any frequency, and he aks you to see that the man who works with you, or next to you, has an up-to-date card, if not, why? It seems impossible to understand how any telegrapher under the conditions that now exist, should be able to manufacture any excuse for not joining the O. R. T., yet it seems there are quite a number on this division who have not yet had the scales removed from their eyes. By the time you receive this the convention will be in session in Baltimore. The committee has arranged a splendid schedule of good times dur- ing this period, in which all members in good standing will be welcome to participate. Now, brothers, I know you are all glad to see any news of the division in the journal, and if you will send items that would be of interest, to your local chairman, he will be glad to for- ward them to Bro. Quick and have them pub- lished. The local chairman has requested me to say that he would be glad to have all the brothers of the Maryland Division, who are able to do so, meet with the brothers of the N. C. Division, which meets every third Friday night of the month in Huntingdon Hall, 25th and Oak Sts., Baltimore. Later on arrangements will be made to hold meetings on other parts of the division. “Novic*." Trenton Division, North End — Bro. Dave Smith, who was off sick for some time, is back at work. Bro. Salter is off with a lame back, caused by the levers pulling hard. A little oil on the pipe carriers and cranks and in the compensators would help some. Bro. Geo. Everitt is the chicken fancier of the division, an ex-judge of poultry shows; has eggs for hatching and baby chicks for sale. Bro. E. M. Cole, of the W. J. & S., has been awarded a solid gold watch, as a prize for securing new members, by Bro. Quick. He won a cash prize last year. His whole heart is in the work. Such men are a great benefit to a division. If there were more like him we would soon be in better shape. The few delinquents should show their appre- ciation for what has been done for them in the past, and pay up at once. Eight applications for membership were sent in to Bro. Nightingale in the last three weeks, which I think is doing very good. Our hustling local chairman, Bro. Simanton, sent in eignt applications to Bro. Nightingale recently and more will go forward in the near future. Bro. Cook, general chairman N. Y. O. & W., advises that their revised schedule, about to be signed by the management, includes a vacation G. T. Rosberry, Alternate Div. No. 41. for eight hour men. We can secure a like con- cession when wc are thoroughly organized. Individualism is not unionism, although it affects 11s individually. True unionism means Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 829 when it comes to the question of right, that all who profess unionism will stand for their rights and the rights of others. Judged by this stand- ard the true union feeling was found wanting in W. H. Husted, Delegate Div. No. 4 2. a great many recently. The only way to reach the desired end is for all to work as one. When this condition is realized, then we will be in a position to demand our rights. The non-members must be made to realize this, and they will then see more clearly the benefits of thorough organi- zation. The true unionist considers it his duty to defend the rights of his fellow workers as well as his own in trying to improve unfair conditions, and will not be satisfied until this is accomplished. Let us all aim then to be true union men and women, remembering that, “In unity there is strength,” and by such strength only can we ever hope for better conditions. Cert. 836. Trenton Division, Lower End — Notice to All Members, Trenton Division: Bro. H. J. Reeves, Edgewater Park, N. J., has been appointed correspondent for this division by Local Chairman Simanton. Send him your news items by the 20th of each month to enable him to get the write-up to Bro. Quick before the 28th. Yours fraternally, J. H. Austin, Jr., Assistant Local Chairman. Trenton Division Notes — William Reed, first East Burlington, we regret to learn is very ill with pneumonia, relieved by H. E. Bartholomew. Bro. John Martin, third East Burlington, was very uneasy for a few nights, as he didn’t know whether the tower and he were going down the Assiscunk Creek or not during the high water. Bro. H. J. Reeves bid in Edgewater Park agency. Bro. Oliver Nixon, agent Dayton, N. J., has been transferred to Beverly agency, relieving William P. Adams, transferred to East Burling- ton, N. J., freight agency, vice L. R. Somers, seventy years of age, retired. B. C. Clark, first Bordentown, and family, has our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of his baby. Bear in mind, brothers, and use it, “No card, no favors.” Bro. H. L. Smith, of Mt. Holly, N. J., is on second Edgewater Park. We hope he lands it. J. H. Praul is relieving Bro. Kehoe, second East Burlington, while at his home in Mt. Car- mell, Pa., owing to the serious illness of his sister. We all wish her a speedy recovery. Bro. A. L. Rex, organizer, is doing great work here. The nons are coming in rapidly. Bro. H. G. Austin bid in first Mt. Holly. Among our recent new members are: F. K. Hampton, Hightstown, N. J.; F. W. Kendall, Cranbury, N. J. ; H. F. Vauscivcr and E. R. McElmoyl, Yardville, N. J.; James H. Rossell, Stephen Tyrrell, Leo. Corbett and J. W. McNinney, Bordentown, N. J. ; Lemuel F. Eastburn, Bridge- boro, N. J.; Harry B. Moore, Trenton, N. J.; Herbert Rodman and Jno. C. Mershon, Robbins- E. J. Siiirm, Delegate Div. No. 42. ville, N. J.; Raymond Johnson, Riverside, N. J.; Wm. Milask, Camden, N. J., and M. J. Kehoe, J. F. Martin and C. F. Halzbauer, Burlington, N. J. Digitized by CiOOQle

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830 The Railroad Telegrapher. Let the nons read your journal, it may induce them to join. Things are brighter than ever before on the Trenton Division. The men are becoming con- C. L. Bridge, Delegate Div. No. 4 2. vinced that the O. R. T. is the only organization that can get results. We had a very large turnout at the regular meeting on April 10th. Very interesting talks were given by Bros. L. E. Ellis, Weinreck and Rex, which showed that the situation was very fine. An open meeting was held in Jamesburg, April 17th, with a fair attendance. Bros. Rex, Ellis and our local chairman addressed the meeting, outlin- ing the situation in a very clear and lucid way, much to the satisfaction of the men present. After the addresses an open discussion took place. Bro. McGinness, chairman of the meeting, made quite a hit by asking the speakers to explain cer- tain very important matters on many points not clear to the men on this division, which were taken up separately and discussed thoroughly, much to their enlightenment. Local Chairman Simanton agreed to arrange for regular monthly meetings on the division at convenient points, which announcements will appear later in The Telegrapher. Div. Cor. Harrisburg, Pcnna., Division — We have had many accessions to the order recently on this division, and brighter prospects for the future. The nons as well as the old ex- members now realize the fallacy and the nothing- ness of any other organization for our craft. Each of us, individually, must do our part, and each one become an organizer, giving our peer- less leader, Bro. Miller, our combined and undi- vided support, morally and financially. Thorough organization is the only effective way to get recog- nition and have our grievances adjusted. The union spirit is firmer in the hearts of the men today than ever before. Remember that, “He loses little who loses wealth, he loses much who loses health, and he who loses courage loses all.” Bro. J. K. Robinson is on Rockville days, and Bro. S. S. Crist at yard master’s office nights. It is now Bro. C. S. Buffington in the station master’s office at Harrisburg, one of the former old O. R. T. boys. We all welcome him back again. Ex-Bro. H. H. Musser, at Enola, will soon be with us again. W. A. Foreman bid in “CA,” Lancaster, tem- porarily, second. Bro. W. G. Krall, back from the trail of the lonesome pine at “BG,” is now on second “FH.” Harrisburg. Local Chairman Melcher anticipates a great time at the Baltimore Convention. Bro. Casey is also looking forward to that event with eager- ness, where legislation will be enacted which will, no doubt, be of great benefit to all of us. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of all those who contributed items for this write-up, and will be pleased to have you, as well as all others, send them in prior to the 20th, so we may have them in time for the following month’s journal. Cert. 2004. F. W. Coleman, Delegate Div. No. 42. Trenton Diznsion, F. & J. R . R. — The opening of Lavallette agency was postponed from April 1st to May 1st. $58.30 job. Mr. June, from the P. R. R., is now with the N. Y. & L. B. R. R. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Messrs. Worth, DeWorth and Brofsky are at Manasquau. The summer schedule will soon be in effect. We should have $64.15, the same as the main line pays. Get solid, boys, and we can ask for it. “ Back Road V — Geo. A. Brahler was married recently. We hope Mrs. Brahler will have him line-up with us again. Bro. Chase bid in first “BR,” and Bro. Fred Johnson, third “BJ.” Mr. Cameron should join and make that office solid. The telegraphers on the Back Road are or- ganizing a base ball team, and would like to meet the W. J. & S. boys in the near future at Cam- den. Games will be played in the morning, so second as well third trick men will be able to play. The new tower at “NC” is completed and will soon be in service. It is built similar to the one at “RJ.” Bro. Needles, third “NC,” was called home a week owing to the illness of his mother. Div. Cor. West Jersey and Seashore Division — The ninth biennial and the nineteenth regular session of the O. R. T. Convention will convene at Baltimore, Md., on May 12th, and, no doubt, since this is the first time the convention has been held so close many of the up-to-date brothers will avail themselves of a trip there during the session. The committee of arrangements there will not overlook anything for the comfort and pleasure of the visiting delegates. We hope every mem- ber on the P. R. R. and B. & O. R. R. have remitted the $1 asked of them for this fund. It J. H. Cole, Alternate Div. No. 42. We are glad to hear that the “FA” boys were given an adjustment. Read the circular recently put out by our local chairman. You may be able to understand why we were forgotten. “ND,” Allen wood, will soon be made a block omce. Messrs. Loden, Jobes and Hayes are at “JA.” Jamesburg was also given an adjustment re- cently. The boys there understand why and can- not be led astray. It is now Bro. Johnson on second Kinkora. There is only one organization that can help you, boys, and that is The Order of Railroad Telegraphers; therefore, remit your dues at once to Bro. C. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. We are gaining very fast in membership on the Penna. System, the brothers can not be hood- winked any longer, and the outlook on this divi- sion for 1913 is 90 per cent. The brothers are convinced what the O. R. T. has done for them in the past it will continue to do in the future. Stand by our good and faithful local chairman, Bro. J. G. Simanton, who is working for your interests, as well as our faithful general com- mittee in standing up for our rights. Get an up-to-date card at once, and everybody get after the nons. Remember, promises are cheap, but money talks the loudest. Also remember, and enforce our motto, “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor. J. M. Doli.iver, Alternate Div. Xo. is a small item when we all d no more than the other roads convention was held in should be a pleasure ♦ reciprocate. We ho* Digitized by

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832 The Railroad Telegrapher. and South will enjoy themselves while at Balti- more. On the evening of April 10th we had a very good meeting, and were glad to see so many out. L. F. Muncey, Delegate Div. No. 43. Business of importance was discussed and the delegates instructed for the convention. We had with us Bros. Ellis, YVenrich, Rex, who gave good talks, and several of our old-timers also gave their views. If all the boys would come to the meetings, and make their complaints on the floor of the meeting room, instead of to some farmer who may call for freight at their sta- tion, and section men, etc., we would soon see a great improvement. Those who have not already done so, should pay their dues at once. If you have a grievance, call on or write our chairman, and he will be glad to take it up for you. Don’t jump at con- clusions every time you hear a rumor, but investi- gate it and refrain from making any rash state- ments. YVe expect to have a morning and night meet- ing on May 29th, at which our delegates to the convention will report. Every one interested, please inquire about it in case you don’t happen to get an invitation. Every man should be pres- ent who can possibly get off. There will, no doubt, be plenty of eats for all who attend. The Ladies’ Auxiliary will likely be invited and help prepare the feast. YYre want the boys to all get interested in the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and help to put them on a financial basis and get more members, so they can help us to a banquet every now and then. It would be nice if we * could devise a way to take up a collection and make a donatioh to the ladies. All other roads help the Ladies’ Auxiliary to get a fund in their treasury so they are in a position to do good and effective work. There is certainly no man on this division who would object to give his mite for a purpose of this kind. Let us designate some one to receive all such contributions divid- ing the territory as may best suit their convenience, and when the work has been completed turn over the amount to the Auxiliary. A liberal con- tribution will enable the ladies who have been wishing to meet us to arrange for a sociable evening, and we should see that this wish is granted. YVe hope the local chairman on each division east of Pittsburgh and Erie will get some lady started on a campaign for members, so that every division on the P. R. R. will have a Ladies’ Auxiliary. It will pay to try it. YVre are glad to learn that Agent Smith, at Daretown, has resumed his place after being off over two months with typhoid fever. He was re- lieved by Ex-Agent Fred Thompson. Bro. Craig Elmer, of Bridgeton, is off sick, re- lieved by Mr. Godfrey. Joe Corsiglia is off nursing a bad knee, caused by an accidental fall. YVe hopfc he will soon be around all right. Delegate Div. No. 43. Bro. YYr. M. Hitchner, of Pitman, N. J., on a week's vacation to New York and other places, taking in the sights, accompanied by his brother, T. A. Ilitchner, was relieved by Mr. Ware. Digitized by Google

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833 The Railroad 'Telegrapher. Bro E. M. Coles was one of the lucky boys who won a handsome gold watch in the member- ship contest of last year. He has won three prizes and is going right after another. We all Bro P D. Russell, agent Old Fort, on vacation, relieved by Bro. R. J. Bowman, relief agent, and Mr. Bird, second Mortimer, by Mr. McKinney, a new man, who later relieved Bro. D. E. Wolfe, on vacation. Bro. T. S. Sheeley. West Le.ps.c, on two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Mr. Harris. It is now Bro. L. M. Walker, agent and teleg- rapher Townwood. April 1 6th was telegraphers’ day at the probate judges office, Findlay, Ohio. Bright and early in the morning came Bro. E. K. Edmonds, of the C M & P. S., in quest of a marriage license, an close 'upon his heels Bro. D. E. Wolfe, of Morti- mer, for the same purpose, both marrying Ohio girls. Fraternally yours, F. F. Cow i.ev , G. C. Fourth District— Bro. Hutchens, east end double track, off sick, was relieved by Mr. Lyons. Bro. Avey, of Osborn, while in the hospital, was relieved by Mr. Miller. Bro Nichols, our newly elected chairman, is a dandy, but he needs our help. We have so many coming and going that one man can not keep track of them all. Let’s get together and help him out. Bro. Chas. Shoemaker, of Ft. Wayne, has ac- cepted the position of chief clerk to the genera yard master at Stony Island. We all wish him w. w. Stirling, Delegate Div. No. 43- appreciate what he has done on this division, and congratulate him on his good luck. He wishes to thank the boys for promptly answering all inquiries in regards to this contest. Wildwood Jet. second, Maurice River days and Glass boro third are on bulletin. Mr’ Panc°^' from the latter point goes back to West Had- donfield. A. B. Cain has resigned and gone with t ic yj' This makes another opening. Bro N. A. Nightingale has started a fruit orchard, and. no doubt, we will be able to ge our supply of winter apples from him within few years. “Fritz” is an enterprising fellow, and we wish "him luck? He is adding more to h.s farm each year, so he must be prospering. ^ New York, Chicago & St. Louis R. R- NOTICE. The general committee met in Cleveland on April 4th. and elected Bro. F. F. Cowley, general chairman, and Bro. C. O. Crisenberry, general sec- retary and treasurer. Bro. E. G. Benskin bid in Colby agency- vice Bro. C. O. Battin, resigned, and Mr. Eubanks, a new man, bid in second Latty. y A. D. Leonard, Alternate Div. No. 43- good luck. We will miss his old familiar "S at “FO.” Some of our dispatchers were compelled to leave their homes in Ft. Wayne on account of the recent Digitized by ‘ n

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834 The Railroad Telegrapher. floods, also conductors, engineers and brakemen, a number losing everything they possessed. The notices to the recent Hammond meeting failed to reach some of the boys. Let us all know about them and have them often, now that the weather is getting good, so we can all get out. V. H. Lefebvre, Alternate Div. No. 43. Telegrapher Schmidt, second Stony Island, has # gone with the Western Union in Chicago. Bro. T. Jones and Bro. Riecks, from R. I. Jet., have resigned and hit it for the land of the set- ting sun. Bro. S. D. Cabell is now with the C. M. & St. P. in Milwaukee. I can not hear of all the changes, as I am a “night owl” now. Drop me a line, boys, and help me out a little. H. Johnson, for many years at “DE,” Chicago, one of the oldest men on the road, has been suc- ceeded by Bro. J. F. Ridenour, with twenty-eight years service. It pays $87.50, and this is the first time we have had a brother in one of these po- sitions. Other positions filled on bulletin recently were: Third “FO,” Ft. Wayne, Telegrapher Cotterman; third copier Ft. Wayne, Telegrapher Taylor; sec- ond Valparaiso, Telegrapher Groves; first Rock Island Jet., Bro. C. J. Roth, and second Stony Island, Bro. J. F. Linneman. Eight jobs were bulletined and twenty-five of the boys bid on them. Looks like we all want a change. Bro. Cushman, east end double track, has re- turned from an enjoyable vacation. Who’s next? Get in your bids, boys. All come out to the meeting next time, we have one at Hammond, and let’s get acquainted. Gy., Cert. 157. New York, Ontario & Western Ry. Southern Division — One of the new rules proposed in the revised schedule, submitted to the company last November, is an amendment to Article 5, reading: “A letter showing the list of bidders and to whom position has been awarded will be sent to each bidder and the local chairman within seven days after position has been awarded.” Whenever a bid is made for a position, even before this rule becomes effective, a copy of such bid should be sent to your local chairman, and will be considered confidential. It will assist in the ad- justment should an application be lost in the mail, and will assure the proper awarding of positions, and will also help your local chairman to know that the applicants have been justly dealt with as regards seniority rights. Do not bid for a position unless you actually want it and will accept if assigned to you. Seven days' notice are given for vacancies when adver- tised. Look such positions over and make sure that you want a vacancy before bidding, no matter what you think the chances are of securing it. The time for being in good standing expired February 28th. Do not neglect your dues and be a back number. Your committee is doing all that can be done and hopes in a short time to make a favorable report. Give it your assistance by promptly paying your dues and getting the few nons in line. Now is the time when they come in good. Every member stand loyal, do not expect A. A. Leonard, Delegate Div. No. 44. to look over the fence and get the benefit of those laboring for your existence. Give your committte the honor of informing the railroad officials that we are at least 95 per cent strong. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 835 Boost ’em along and assist your correspondent, Bro. H. J. DeGraw, by sending him the news along the line. He labors at Cadosia, and his address is Hancock, N. Y. Very fraternally yours, C. L. Cook, Local Chairman. A. F. Heller, Delegate Div. No. 44. Southern Division Notes — A very interesting and enthusiastic meeting of this division was held at Hotel Jones, March 6th, and quite a number of new faces were in evi- dence. Hope you will all come again, as the meet- ings of the division are the proper places to air your grievances and find out what is being done. Bro. L. Wakeman bid in Luzon agency; Bro. C. E. Downie, Mamakating agency, and Bro. R. B. Wright, first Fallsburgh. Bro. S. S. Fish, first Wheeler tower, was re- lieved by Bro. Bruce, Maybee, while on his honey- moon. Bro. Floyd Wood, second Cadosia, spent Easter with his parents in the northern part of the State, relieved by Mr. Taylor; and Bro. R. B. Wright with his parents at Worcester, N. Y., relieved by Wm. O’Niel. Bro. Secord resigned Trout Brook agency to go into business. We wish him success. A temporary office was recently opened at Mile Post 132, where the single track is being used while a new bridge is being constructed. Bro. Yonkers, third Roscoe, has been enjoying a trip through the West. The general committee met with General Super- intendent Canfield on March 14th. H. J. DeGraw, Div. Cor. Northern Division — Our committee is trying to get an increase in salary for us. Now is the time to get in the nons, as they will be on hand promptly to accept it when the paymaster pushes it out to them. Bro. Boast, first White Corners, assigned sec- ond Peeksport, and Bro. Loftus, second “SX” tower, assigned first White Corners. Second “SX” tower now up for bid. Bro. Shepardson has the sympathy of all the boys of Division No. 20 in the loss of his dear wife. F. W. Lattimore, agent Westmoreland, is on a three months’ leave or more. Position bulletined as a temporary vacancy. C. A. Ten Broeck, agent Pennellville, who at- tended the funeral of Bro. Shepardson’s wife, at Smyrna, was relieved by C. B. Conrow. Bro. C. J. Baker, second Minetto, is very sick with pneumonia; relieved by Mr. Conrow. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. J. J. Hartigan, first Oswego, a recent Oneida visitor called on the boys there. Our division is nearly solid, and the good work our committee is doing should enable us to line-up the few nons left. They should not have to be asked when they know their best friends are mem- bers of the O. R. T., who practically feed their families. Don’t forget to send me your dues. It is im- possible for me to keep in touch with all the changes without your help. “HK,” Div. Cor., Cert. 122. J. S. Thuma, Alternate Div. No. 44. Southern Division — The general committee secured a conference with the management in March, which resulted in an increase in pay and improved rules. We did the Digitized by Google,

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836 The Railroad Telegrapher. very best we could in every case, the details re- garding of which you will each be fully informed. The rates were to go into effect April ist. The following are now brothers: M. C. Pierce, Burnside; Stephen M. Maddigan, Cooks Falls; C. R. King, Delegate l)iv. No. 45. W. F. Crans, Crawford Junction, and Wesley Bell, Main St., Middletown. Mr. Wickham resigned, and third Walton is ad- vertised. Bro. R. B. Wright is now settled in his now home at South Fallsburgh, and the “latch string” is out for all good O. R. T. men. Bro. C. L. Cook represents this division at the Baltimore convention. At least one non-member on this division and one or two ex-members will be both surprised and disappointed when the new schedule is made known. Send in any interesting item of news you may know of, if you wish* this division to be repre- sented in The Telegrapher. II. J. De Graw, Div. Cur.. Box 206, Hancock, N. V. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the telegraphers of Division No. 20, and especially the brothers at Blooming- burgh and Mamakating for their kind words of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings at the time of our great sorrow, the death of our daughter, Ola May. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pierce. Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R. R. Toledo Division — With 100 miles of the main line of the C. H. & D. in the flooded district of the great Miami River, and with bridges gone and wash-outs on other divisions, including the bridge across the Miami on the Indianapolis Division, and the bridge over the Wabash on the Springfield * Division, the entire system is badly crippled. Tuesday, March 25th, will be remembered as the day of dire and dreadful disaster. Much has been said of this great flood, but the ability to mould into words the agony and suspense, the despair and hopelessness, transcends the power of human de- scription. The story exists only in the hearts of those who worked and prayed, endured and coalesced into one bond of human endeavor in its pigmy struggle against the conquering elements. Many lives were lost and the property loss is be- yond estimation, but it will reach millions and millions. Thousands of happy homes made sad, many swept entirely away and many rich men made poor in less than a day. It seemed to us that the whole world had changed. The C. H. &* D. being in the center of the flooded district was one of roads hit the hardest, and it will take months to restorq normal con- ditions. While, on account of lack of communi- cation, a complete report has not been available as to the losses suffered by our members, it is known that at least twenty-five lost heavily in the C. H. Livsey, Delegate Div. No. 46. flood. The brothers at Hamilton, New River Junc- tion, Middletown, Miamisburg, Whitfield, Dayton, Troy, Piqua, and other points north, were in the worst of it. Local Chairman O’Neal, at New Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 837 River Junction, reports that the residences occu- pied by himself and other brothers there were entirely covered by water, and the brothers with their families were fortunate to escape alive, they took refuge at Trenton, and it is desired to thank D. M. Rogers, Delegate Div. No. 46. Bros. Denise and Esslinger for the most kind and generous treatment extended the distressed broth- ers and their families during the flood. Local Chairman Hoopert reports water up to second- story in his home, and other brothers at Dayton had the same experience or worse. Many de- serve thanks and credit for assistance and heroic work performed, it is impossible at this time to include all that should be said, and it is hoped that none will feei that they have been overlooked. While a number of our brothers lost all or a large part of their household goods and personal prop- erty, we feel grateful indeed that, so far as is known, none of our brothers or members of their families were lost. G. C. Southern Division, First District — CARD OF THANKS. New River Jct., Ohio, March 17, 1913. Bro. Dyas and myself wish to thank Bros. Denise and Esslinger, of Trenton, for the brotherly love shown ourselves and families during the flood, by giving us shelter and food for our loved ones and showing us all the attention that could be shown. This is brotherly love, the one great thing our grand O. R. T. means. Respectfully yours, Geo. M. O’Neal, L. C. Second District , South — Tuesday morning, March 25th, we awoke to the realization of the fact that the C. H. & D. was temporarily no railroad at all, caused by a flood that will go down in history as the most disastrous that ever visited this section of the country. Every railroad in Ohio suffered more or less from the high water. The cities of Piqua, Troy, Dayton, Ham- ilton and Miamisburg were the hardest hit on this line, but numerous other cities and towns in the State were heavy losers. Miles of railway, numer- ous bridges and almost numberless buildings, large and small, were washed away, and the monetary loss will reach well into the millions in Ohio. The State has suffered more loss of life and prop- erty than any of the recent disasters, regardless of location, has caused. Every dispatcher and telegrapher fortunate enough to escape responded to the call for help, and worked day and night to help bring hack normal conditions and rush along the relief trains sent from the North, carry- ing provisions, etc., to the stricken people. It takes good heads to handle situations of this kind, and the boys on this division upheld their reputa- tion in this respect. We hope, however, that we may never be called upon to witness another such disaster, with its attendant suffering and loss of life and property. J. H. Randall, Jr., Delegate Div. No. 46. More or less regular train service was estab- lished into Dayton about April 5th. A very large force of men and the very best of working mate- rial and machinery was rushed to the front by the management, and knowing what to do and Digitized by GoogI

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838 The Railroad Telegrapher. how to do it will work wonders in a very short time. The March election of local chairmen of System Division 21 developed but one change — Bro. G. O. S. Travis, Alternate Div. No. 46. A. Seithman, second Erie Jet., Lima, being elected for the Second District, South, vice Bro. P. E. Jinkins, who for several years has represented the brothers on this division, who retired, knowing that his work was well done and that his efforts in behalf of the Order were appreciated by all. We now ask every brother to assist the new local chairman to keep this district in the same good shape in which he found it, and improve it it possible. On April 1st, out of a total of forty-one teleg raphers North — Dayton to Lima, inclusive — all but seven or eight arc in line, and three of them have called for and been furnished application blanks, showing that they are desirous of helping in the good work, and we know they will never regret it. A few hundred per cent gain on any investment looks good to any wide-awake business man, and it should look better to a telegrapher, who is investing the best years of his life in his profession. We desire to see this division 100 per cent strong before the July issue of cards. Let’s see if we can’t make this the banner divi- sion of this system. Up to June 30, 1913, $7.01 will pay the initia- tion fee and dues, including the $1 for the mutual benefit department. Before we secured the last two schedules that amount sounded large, as we were working for an average salary of $50 a month, but since then, with $60 as our low mark, it certainly looks like a splendid investment, which virtually means trading $10 for $120. Your local chairman has plenty of application blanks, ready to mail, and all of us would be more than pleased to see every non’s name signed to one of them. Then we could cal! every man “brother.” Just call up the man at Erie Jet. and say, “Send me an appli- cation blank,” and then hurry to the post office, for it will be there on the first mail train. Since the flood we have not heard the cheery voices answering the phone at North Dayton, but, with a big squad of wire-workers out, we will probably be hooked up with them again before you read this. Bro. Marker, at “AK” tower, has become quite an electrician, having rebuilt the dispatch- ing phone several times, but presume he lost a wheel, as we have not heard from him for sev- eral nights, and we long to hear that jolly “ha! ha!” which shakes the nearby offices. Curtis needs a good repair man, and if Marker succeeds in making a good phone out of a poor one, he »s assured of a position helping to keep the fire- alarm, train-order system in repair. Bro. Coomler, at “MO,”- seems to be able to use two phones and two tickers at one time during the rush, doing three or four things at a time. He has certainly been a busy “kid.” The boys are anxious for a meeting at Lima some Sunday morning in the near future. As W. T. Sullivan, Alternate Div. No. 46. soon as train service is restored to normal condi- tions, there will be no trouble in arranging one, as it has already been suggested to our general chairman, and all will be notified in due time. Digitized by kjoo^le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 839 Two division superintendents and two or three dispatchers in Dayton lost practically all their furniture, clothing, etc., during the flood. They have the sympathy of all the boys. A. E. Clarke, Delegate Div. No. 47. Bro. Mike Sullivan is now at Gravel pit, extra, but would rather be back at dear “SW.” The president’s special was the first train out of Dayton for the north, leaving there at 6:35 p. m. on April 5th, and extra precautions were used in safeguarding it from Dayton to Piqua, on account of the new work being done, including bridges washed out by the flood. This train went over the Second District on March 31st, but was unable to go further south than Piqua. It re- turned to Deshler and detoured over various lines, reaching Dayton from the south — quite a long way around — as Piqua is only twenty-seven miles from Dayton. The dispatcher’s office was temporarily moved to Lima, leaving only Dispatcher Williams at Dayton to guard against another flood. The water has to reach about an eight-foot stage to float his hat away. We note with pleasure the monthly write-up in our journal of other roads keeping the member- ship advised as to what is being done in various parts of the country, but#nothing from the C. H. & D. north of Dayton. Bro. Seithman, at Erie Jet., Lima, O., has been appointed correspondent for this district — Dayton to Lima — and would be pleased to have the brothers furnish him with all the items of interest they can scare up of current doings or prospective happenings. One individual can not hear of all the items, and it will only require a sheet of paper, a postage stamp and a few minutes of time for each one to send him the changes, etc., in their respective localities, which will all make interesting reading. Let him have them not later than the twentieth of each month. It will all be of interest to our mem- bership. Cert. 207. Springfield Division — Bro. C. S. Singleton and wife, of Blooming- dale, on a visit at Columbus, Ohio, and Roanoke, Va., relieved by Relief Agent V. R. Thomas. Bro. J. H. Stark, agent Hume, has returned after three months’ vacation spent in Texas and Louisiana. Bro. Hombeck is back on second East Spring- field. He and his wife have been in Texas for the last six months for the latter’s health. Both are looking well. Mr. Bowling, second “FN,” who bid in second Decatur, will join shortly. Bro. D. E. Greene, agent LaPlace, relieved Bro. A. L. Kay, agent Hammond, while he attended court at Monticello. **B.” Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. CORRECTION. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 20, 1913. The write-up from the C. & M. Division and Janesville Lines, page 427, in the March Teleg- rapher, states that Bro. C. F. Lucas, of Wads- W. M. Flynn, Alternate Div. No. 47. worth second, has gone into the feed mill busi- ness there, and ought to be able to carry a card now’. This is to advise that Bro. C. F. Lucas has Cert. 2066 in Division No. 23, having joined

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840 The Railroad Telegrapher. March 21, 1911, and has never been delinquent in any term. The item for March was in error, and this statement is to correct »t. Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen. Secy, and Treas., Division No. 23. A. E. Roberts, Delegate Div. No. 49. C. & M. Division and Janesville Line — The write-up for April was received too late for publication. If some of the boys would send in some items occasionaly it sure would help out. All the poles between Roundout and Chicago being down, and for over a week we had no Janes- ville Line wire, the dispatchers working that line from “RX” office, Roundout. The telegraph crew setting poles for the automatics was called away to help replace the poles blown down. The auto- matics will be in working order about July 1st. This will close the second and third tricks of four offices. Signal bridges at all towers on the C. & M. •have been raised eighteen inches on account of the danger to brakemen riding tops of high cars. On the night of April 1 8th the engine on stock train No. 72 blew up, while running in front of Franksville, burning and scalding Engineer Pharr and Fireman Stubbs, and fatally scalding Burt Spencer, riding in the cab. All were hurried to Milwaukee hospital by a light extra. Bro. F. G. Lucas, who recently relieved Bro. C. F. Lucas, on second Wadsworth, a few' days, also relieved Bro. J. R. Porter on first there, while off sick. Bro. A. S. Moorhouse is again on Oakwood third, Mr. Guyner having migrated to Texas. Bro. Tom Ryam, second A-23, off several days, was relieved by Mr. Toohey of second Warrenton, closed, until his return. The new electric head lights can be see ten miles. Our former dispatcher, C. D. Devlin, has been promoted to night chief on the C. & A. at Bloom- ington. We all congratulate Charlie and wish him success. Second Somers and Edgewater agency are open for bids. Bro. McCann, second Russell, is being relieved by J. P. Quinn, from Division No. 91. H. C. Thompson has gone to his farm, relieved by Mr. Olson, fresh from the “Ham Factory.” The boys are having a glorious time breaking him in. Bro. M. J. Gould, agent Ranney, talks insurance with the farmers when they call for freight and milk tickets. Ckrt. 2316. Kansas City Division — Bro. Perry, at Bidwcll, and Bro. Perry, of Braymer, are mourning the loss of their father, who died at Braymer. Mr. Perry had been stay- ing with his son at Braymer, where he was. taking treatment. The funeral was held at Bid well. The sympathy of all members goes to the Perry brothers. John Pogue worked second “DS” a few days, while Dispatcher Clapp was off; Cockrell, who S. P. Duffy, Delegate Div. No. 51. relieved Pogue on the loop job, also relieved Bro. W. C. Bell, second Washington, a few days. During an attack of measles Bro. F. O. Gold was relieved on third Laredo by Bill McCue. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Everette T. Putnam has left the “Q” and gone to the C. St. P. M. & O. at Omaha. Two former Kansas City Division officials were given a boost lately, J. F. Anderson transferred from the LaCrosse to the C. & C. B. as train- Those who are planning to take a vacation May i st and later, better notify the chief dispatcher as 'far in advance as possible, for it is usually easier to get transportation than it is relief at this time of the year when the vacations begin. When you were bom and raised in Iowa, that old State naturally looks the best, but this fine sunshiny weather makes even “Missoury” look good; and it was only last week that the weather was so fierce and “Snake River” out in front of the depot here in Laredo, was half a mile wide. The east end boys will be sorry to see Con- ductor Frank Bell leave, for he was the best natured trainman up there. Frank is entering business for himself in Cedar Rapids. No notes received from anyone this month, but perhaps some of the boys will come across next month and help out the division correspondent. Let’s help Bro. Gallagher cut down the list of nons and delinquents, and not be timid about finding out if our next door neighbor has one of those blue paste-boards in his card case. Scoffing at the “Safety First” idea won’t do any good. The section foreman will say that a good way to put the theory into practice would be to increase the track force to make the roadbed safe. That may be true all right, but it don’t release any of us from taking an active interest in trying to prevent injury and boosting the “Safety First” principles. J. G. Rothrock, Delegate Div. No. 52. master at Perry, and J. F. Richards to the Coast Division as superintendent. On April ist“the force of four operators in the dispatcher’s office at Ottumwa Jet. was reduced to three, shoving Nolan and Sanford back on second and third, and Tuomey on extra, forcing Bro. Wright to work both ends on first trick. It is reported one. of the boys at Chillicothe is about to be married, but as there are three “eligibles” there, we don’t know which one it is. Beistle is now relieving Gatson at Polo. “Kid” McCarthy relieved Bro. Evans on third Chillicothe a few nights recently. Post, a new man, went to Amana, and Shaw on extra again. Life in New Germany was not to Shaw’s liking. Amana at this date has not been re-assigned. The job seems to go a-begging. These items are being written at Laredo, where the writer is relieving on second until Bro. Herd- man returns. On account of the rather slack busi- ness the work at this terminal is not as strenuous as it is at other times. If it wasn’t for the work connected with diverting several hundred cars of ties per month, there would be little to do just now. Bro. Carl Busick is making a hit here as agent and yard master. Bro. Hatfield, who has been here so long that he knows all about the lay-out, has bought himself a home here. Bro. “Gus” McCarthy, who works second Chula and stays at Sturges, his home, has pigs and cows “galore,” and must be fairly coining money. W. A. Hamilton, Alternate Div. No. 52. This is the season of the year when the “roving fever” gets under the skin of the telegrapher with “boomer” tendencies. Better stay with the old Milwaukee, boys. You come pretty close to get- ting a square deal here, if any where. Il Digitized by

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842 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Jones, of Braymer, is much improved, but has not yet returned to work. Note Bro. Knight’s card of thanks. Bro. Knight has just recovered from a very severe attack of T. M. Boyd, Delegate Div. No. 53. \ typhoid pneumonia, which has left him in such con- dition that he is advised by the doctors to seek a dryer climate, so he has decided to go to Mon- tana, and the company has transferred him to the Puget Sound lines. Me expects to be placed at Miles City. We hope he will have good luck and regain his health in the West. The following amounts were subscribed for his relief by the boys, during his illness: Marion Line, $14.50; Middle Division, $12.50; West Division, $'8.75; Cut off, $15.00. Mr. Hollis, who was called home owing to his wife’s illness, has returned to Lawson. D. J. Martin relieved “Kid” McCarthy for a few days’ visit at home. Cert. 2205. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST. (By C. J. C., Cert. 1986.) Pound the key right, boys, Pound it with a will, Deliver the orders right, boys, Do it with skill. Don’t delay the trains, boys, Listen for your call, You’ll be treated right, boys, If you “hit the ball.” Keep after the nons, boys, Tell them what O. R. T. is, Don't never let them rest, boys, But put them next to “biz.” Put me down for one, boys, Who won’t let one of them rest, I don’t think they know, boys, What is for the best. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to express my thanks to the brothers and sisters on the Kansas City Division for the won- derful help extended, and hlso for the many beautiful flowers sent me during my recent sick- ness. L. W. Knight. Hastings & Dakota Division — The O. R. T. dance and social held at Bristol on March. 25th was a success despite the bad weather and the delayed trains. Much credit must be given to the boys who purchased tickets beforehand, which defrayed all expenses. The Bristol people came to the rescue, and about twenty-five couple were present, all of whom had an excellent time. The supper at Thompson’s restaurant was served in good style. The Bristol people know how to treat strangers and make them feel at home. H. J. Haddon, Delegate Div. No. 53. The Lily Brothers’ four-piece orchestra gave the finest music possible, and everyone praised them very highly. They certainly understand their business. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 843 Eleven dollars has been on deposit in the State Bank of Holmquist to the credit of the H. & D. boys of the O. R. T., and it is hoped that we can make this an annual affair, which will be L. B. Starns, Delegate Div. No. 53. taken up at our next meeting, with a view of establishing an O. R. T. club, to which all up- to-date O. R. T. members will be eligible. This will be a great benefit in creating interest in our beloved Order. Let's see that all the nons get an up-to-date, so they can come to the club meetings and bring their wives, sweethearts, sis- ters or mothers. Would appreciate it very much if all of the members of the division would send me some items for our write-up each month on or before the fifteenth, so I can send them to Bro. Quick in time for publication in our journal. Bro. W. J. Collins, third Cologne, on vacation to his home in Emmettsburg, Iowa, was relieved by Bro. E. J. Rubmeers. We often wonder how the trainmen ever man- aged to run a train before phones were installed, judging from the way they plump down in our chairs now as soon as we get up, and butt in on the dispatchers. It seems absolutely necessary that they personally should ask about all trains on the division. However, we have a few good union conductors who understand the rules and have decency enough to keep their places. We are pretty near solid on the east H. & D. Bro. J. M. Daniels goes to second Montevideo yard, a new office, relieved on Ortonville second by Bro. Walt. Harris, who later bid in second Odessa, vice George Scobie, who took second Waubay, vice J. Rindal, who went to second Selby, S. D., Fred Fleming, Alpena, S. D., going to third Odessa. After the ice business was over one man was cut off at Ortonville, putting Bro. Baker on secopd and Bro. R. F. Walker on first, a six-hour trick. Bro. S. L. Winn bid in second Milbank; third there still on bulletin. H. C. Churchill, Div. Cor. 7. & D. Division — Bro. W. C. Smith appointed agent and operator at Everly, relieved on second North McGregor, pending bulletin, by R. T. Ray. Bro. L. P. Dunn resigned to go out bn the P. S. extension, relieved on bid on North McGregor third by R. P. Mullis. Second Marion Jet. on bulletin. E. G. Dwyer appointed to second Chamberlain, S. D.; J. J. Curtis, agent and operator Chancellor; Bro. A. H. Seefeld, second Calmar. We had heavy rain and snow storms over the entire division and especially over the Black Hill section, during the latter part of March. There was no train service west of Chamberlain for several days. Get hard after the non9. A phoner has no excuse for not having a card. He comes in with us and his bread and butter comes from the same source as ours, and he ought to help pays for it. When he has a grievance to air he is right there with the schedule that the rest of the boys helped him. get. If it’s properly put up to them they will respond, as they are a fine bunch to work T. T. Cull, Delegate Div. No. 53. with. There is much more to be gone after, and we want all the backing we can get. Every man who gets a non helps that much more. You can all see what thorough organization has done in

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 845 Bro. M. B. Leonard, agent Atkins, while off sick, was relieved by Mrs. Leonard, Bro. R. E. Heath relieving her on second. Do not violate the nine-hour law. We fought hard to get it and we want to keep it by living up to its requirements. D. C. Wells, Delegate Div. No. 53. The Pacific Limited new steel transcontinental tram between Chicago and California recently put in service, is certainly a “hummer,” and marks the acme of perfection in everything. Bro. A. E. Fiola, agent Weston, off sixty days taking treatment for inflammatory rheumatism, relieved by Mr. Campbell. Bro. A. H. Claussen, Newhall second, while visiting his parents at Sabula also went to Omaha to look over the tornado damage, relieved by Bro. R. S. Harrington, who also relieved Bro. A. J. Gibson, Van Horn’s third, while visiting a sister at Colfax. Bro. H. C. Knight, from Keystone, relieved R. E. High, Maxwell second, on account of sick- ness. lie has been with us a year now. and we must line him up. Keep your eye on that new telegraphers’ eight- hour bill pending in Congress, described in the August, 1912, Telegrapher, favorably reported on by the committee on foreign and interstate com- merce of the House. Bro. McGuire, Cambridge * second, off to Mis- souri on sick leave, relieved by Bro. T. M. Phee, from third, and he by Bro. H. C. Knight. A hard-shell non on the Middle Division gives as a reason for not joining that he is soon going into the undertaking business. This old excuse makes us suspicious that he prefers to work among the dead ones. Cert. 1408. River, C. V. Sr Wabasha Division — • Bro. S. F. Fast, on vacation, was relieved by C. D. Hartley, and he on second Hastings yard by C. D. Pearson, extra. On Hartley’s return he went on third and Morrow on second, Pearson going to Mendota. Bro. W. G. Hanson, while on his claim in South Dakota, was relieved by Bro. C. W. Work- man. -» H. A. Jones has resumed Newport agency, Bro. W. J. Martin relieving Bro. A. E. Erickson at Langdon. The signal department has started changing the block signals from lower to upper quadrant working east from Hastings. If the signals at the other offices work as hard as westbound sig- nal at Hastings, there will be numerous glass arms before long. It was necessary to put a piece of gas pipe about a foot long on the end of the lever to give us a longer leverage to enable us to handle it comfortably. , A gas-electric car put on the run between Hast- ings and Cologne, on the time of No. 203, seems to do the business very well. It handles a com- bination car as a trailer, for the mail and express. The gas-electric car, which was made by the Gen- eral Electric Company, has an eight-cylinder gas engine to furnish power to the dynamo and a smaller engine to use as a starter for the large one. The car is finished in first-class style, and J. J. Brennan, Delegate Div. No. 53. has a smoking compartment in it. A similar car was put in service on the Wabasha Divisfon be- tween Wabasha and Faribault, and we under- stand twenty more of them are to be put in serv- Digitized by

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846 The Railroad Telegrapher. ice in this territory to handle the short-haul pas- senger business. We were all shocked to hear of the sudden death of SuiJCrintendent F. H. Myers, April 8th, R. L. White, Alternate Div. No. 53. City Telegraphers’ Club at Milwaukee. Everyone who can should attend these meetings, as they are of great benefit. Bro. Stephenson will leave shortly and spend a couple of months on his farm at Marshfield. Bro. Collins, second Elkhart Lake, while visit ing his parents at New Albion, Iowa, was relieved by F. H. Larkin, of W. U., Chicago, who also relieved Bro. C. F. Goodall, second Depore, off several weeks sick. Bro. C. R. Scheibe, agent Greenlcaf, now has a helper. The side wire job at Channing is to be bul- letined. Bro. Wicker, second Pembine, off a few days was relieved by Bro. Holmes. Div. Co*. Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point Divisions — General Chairman Soystcr and General Secre- tary and Treasurer Derrickson held a meeting at Madison, Wis., April 12th, in the City Council chambers, for the purpose of organizing the ex- clusive agents of the St. Paul System. Agents were present from Sioux Falls, Yankton, Aber- deen and Mitchell, S. D.; Albert Lea, Faribault, Stillwater, Northfield, Red Wing and Winona, Minn.; Mason City, Sioux City, Spaulding, Perry, Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa and Des Moines, Iowa; Houghton and Menominee, Mich.; Oshkosh, Eau Claire, Janesville, Beloit, Fond du Lac, Marinette, Grand Rapids, LaCrosse, Green Bay and Madison, at his home in Minneapolis, as no one thought he was seriously sick. A paper was sent over the main line of this division and the Stillwater line and $14.25 raised to purchase flowers for the funeral. A very pretty floral design was bought, representing a shield about thirty inches in diameter, with a white center, on which were the initials "F. II. M.” This piece was sent on the funeral train to Leaf River, 111., where the interment was made. W. J. Thiele, our new superintendent, was for- merly chief dispatcher on this division and later trainmaster on the II. & D. Division, with head- quarters at Montevideo. Let us all do all in our power to show him that we arc glad to see him hack and that we are doing our work well. We sincerely congratulate him on his promotion. Cert. 2038. Superior Division — Bro. J. St. John, called to Neilsville on busi- ness a few days, was relieved by Bro. W. O. Allen. Bro. A. J. Stewart, first Ellis Jet., doing extra dispatching at Channing, is being relieved by Bro. Bergstadt, relieved by Bro. Merrick, a new man from the C. & N. W. Bro. A. Holmes, second Amberg, while spend- ing a |cw days at his old home, was relieved by R. S. Bruner, from the D. S. S. & A. Bro. W. O. Allen and W. J. Luth, of Ply- mouth, attended the recent meeting of the Cream O. L. Butler, Alternate Div. No. 53. Wis.; Elgin, Savanna, Freeport and Rockford, 111.; Kansas City, Mo., and Fargo, N. D. We were all sorry to learn of the death, on April 7th. of our beloved brother, H. W. Brock- Digitized by C-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 847 way, agent Albany, Wis. He was born in Milan, Ohio, June 4, 1845, and enlisted in 1863 with Company B, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, serving until the close of the war. He was a D. Topham, Alternate Div. No. 53. member of Albany Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen and O. R. T. He came to the C. M. & St. P. as a telegrapher in 1870, and went to Albany as agent in 1883. A suitable floral emblem was purchased for his funeral by his O. R. T. brothers. Mr. Heitsman, a new man, is on second Cross Plains. Bro. Hitchcock, McFarland second, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Schuh, a new man. Bro. Babcock, third leverman Monona tower, is on the sick list, relieved by Brantmeyer. F. H. Myers, superintendent of River Division, formerly superintendent of Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point Divisions, died at his home in Minneapolis, April 8th. The remains were taken to Leaf River, 111., for burial. Bro. Olson, Eagle second, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Thatcher and he on third by Mr. Orht, a new man from North Prairie. Bro. Doubleday, formerly on third Lone Rock, spent a few days on this division recently, shak- ing hands with the boys. He holds a very re- sponsible position as chief clerk and stenographer for an official at Gary, Ind. Bro. Tegan, agent Albany, off on account of sickness in his family, was relieved by Mr. How- ard, agent Brownton, and he by Mr. Schuh. Lima Center office, until further notice, will be closed on Sunday. Presume Bro. Millard has no objection. There seem to be some new men on this division not holding cards. Get after them and make them “come across.” Remember: “No card, no favors.” Train service on the W. W. line has been re- sumed, but the roadbed is not yet in normal con- dition, and two work trains are being used there continually. High water in the Wisconsin River caused considerable damage along the main line, but it is gradually falling, and we are glad to state that Bro. Lathrop, agent at Bridgeport, es- caped the crisis. Bro. Vaughan, extra, is assist- ing the brothers at Wauzeka, owing to the rush of business caused by the floods. Bro. Lempman and wife are spending their vacation in Florida. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The benign and gracious Father has seen fit to call to his everlasting home our beloved brother, H. W. Brockway; in memory of our I Sam Johnson, Delegate Div. No. 54. departed co-worker and in sympathy with his relatives and friends, be it Resolved , By the members of Division No. 23, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend to the members of the family of our deceased

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848 brother our heartfelt sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the family of the deceased brother, a copy S. M. Division — Bro. Menton M. Kellogg, who was paralyzed and rendered helpless December 7, 1907, died of con- sumption at his home in Spring Valley, Minn.. March 29, 19,3. He was night telegrapher there after he graduated from the high school at that place in 1895, and also served the C. M. & St P. as agent at Kinbrae, Minn., and at Coleman, s. D. (where he was married), for four years. Skilled physicians and specialists all treated his malady without avail. He leaves besides his wife and daughter Bernice S'A years old, his father, a brother and one sister, to mourn his death. Bro. Kellogg was an enthusiastic member from the time he joined in 190a, well liked by all who knew hint and will be missed by the boys along the lme. His funeral on April 2d was attended by Bros. Geo. B. Turner, local chairman; W. O. Burnett T. P. Horton, Geo. Nolte. S. Hendrickson and B. E. Nason, Delegate Div. No. Wisconsin Valley Division Mr. Livernash, during the winter and resigned to accept bank there. Bro. vacancy. Bro. Wake is af West is on second there, Mr. Parker, whom w< extra dispatcher at returned to Necedah position as cashiei G. R. Manthey bid H. H. Ellsworth, Delegate Div. No. 54. J. W. Barber, former local chairman of this divi- sion. Bro. Harry Brown, of Egan, S. D„ took a month off, relieved by A. E. Lambert, from the

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 849 S. D. C. Ry.f and filed on a claim at Sumatra. Mont., where he expects to move this fall. Bro. W. A. Sellman, on the sick list for a month, is back again on third trick at Egan. I. N. Holmes, Delegate Div. No. 54. Bro. Frank Bloom, of Garden City, on the sick list a few days, relieved by Bro. A. D. Stedham. Bro. F. E. Burdett, at Chandler, has also been on the sick list, but with the assistance of his able helper, Bro. Mat Balrud, has been able to keep up his work. Bro. W. P. Kenncvan, of Lakefield, while visit- ing friends and relatives at Sherburn and Man- kato, was relieved by Bro. O. Theopolis. Bro. Robertson, Jackson third, on vacation, is being relieved by Mr. Lascombe, who comes well recommended and will soon be with us. Bro. C. J. Cawley, of Pipestone, has returned from a month’s visit in California, relieved by L. B. Vinard, of VVessington Springs. The company is relaying steel between Egan and Madison, and gravel trains will sQon be on. When this piece of track is brought up to the standard a large part of the Coast freight business will probably go this way. Owing to weather conditions and irregular train service it was deemed best not to call the pro- posed meeting at Madison until Bro. Turner re- turns from the Baltimore convention, and his trip to Florida and other points of the South, when he assures us he will hold a series of meetings at different points along the division, and jjive us a full account of the convention doings and his trip. I hope every man who can possibly do so will turn out to these meetings and learn of the progress of the grand old O. R. T. and the wonderful amount of good it is doing for its members. Cert. 324. CARD OF THANKS. Spring Valley, Minn., April 4, 1913. To the Members of the S. M. Division No. 23, O. R. T.: Please accept our sincere thanks for the beauti- ful floral design and expression of sympathy accompanying same at funeral of our husband, father, son and brother, Menton M. Kellogg, and also for the financial aid given him during his long illness. Mrs. Fannie C. Kellogg, Bernice S. Kellogg, W. L. Kellogg, Milo L. Kellogg, Clara E. Kellogg. Trans. Mo. Division, Puget Sound Lines — Phoner Miss Blanche Hale, who relieved Bro. Kelly, second Morristown, was relieved by Phoner Miss Julia Dunn. Bro. Kelly relieving the agent at Gascoyne a few days. Later Miss Dunn re- lieved Phoner Miss Flossy Holms at Thunder Hawk for several days. Bro. R. B. Rouck, third McLaughlin, took in the O. R. C. dance at Mobridge on March 31st, relieved by Ex-Bro. Cadwell, now on second Mar- marth. We are glad to have him with us again, and hope he will lose no time in getting rid of the “Ex.” Bro. Houck will probably go to the branch as dispatcher when the stock begins to roll. As no appointment made for Reeder third, Phoner Miss McGrain, there now, will probably remain. Clyde Bartee, Delegate Div. No. 54. Bro. Bullert has returned from his honeymoon to third Lemmon. He was relieved by Bro. Rus- sell R. Kirby, who returned to Mahto, relieving Mr. Case.

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850 The Railroad Telegrapher. Third Wakpala again closed. United we stand, divided we fall, so remember, “No card, no favors.” Recent appointments are: J. C. McGrane, sec- ond Rhame; Bro. Williams, agent Ives; Bro. E. R. Rowan, Delegate Div. No. 54. Laird, second, and G. J. Clements, first, and W. J. Dickson, third Marmarth; Bro. Rodenbough, third dispatcher’s office Mobridge; Bro. Holman, relay office Mobridge, and Miss Mildred McGrane, third Reeder. First Bowman open ninety days, while Bro. Fielder takes a trip to California. Bro. and Mrs. I'rankcnberger are sojourning in Indiana, relieved by Mr. Thompson, who has a claim out near Eagle Butte. It will soon be Bro. Mulleague, agent at Gas- coyne. Ex-Bro. Kennedy, from Division No. 23, is working second dispatcher’s office Mobridge. He has promised to line-up again in the near future. Our branch lines are solid, also the main line, with a few exceptions, which can be made so with very little work. Any brother wishing to secure one of the fine * premiums offered by the Order should get busy. “A. Mutt” and Cert. 1775. Rocky Mountain Division — Bro. J. W. Ezell, Cert. 234, Division No. 93. is in the Pennsylvania penitentiary, a yard master being accidentally killed while engaged in a fight with him. Bro. Ezell claims he did not get a fair trial, and is endeavoring to obtain money with which to fight for his freedom. Bro. C. Huyck, Rygate, Mont., a personal friend, is selling a hand-carved bone stylus Bro. Ezell is making, with a paper cut- ter on the reverse end. I have purchased one, and it is well worth the money without taking into consideration the fact that by purchasing one you are helping out a brother in need. The stylus writes well and does not tear the tissue. Your money will be well invested. Write Bro. Huyck, Rygate, Mont., enclosing 50 cents, and get the stylus by return mail. Don’t lay this aside, boys, act now and thus do your part in helping Bro. Ezell to raise the money to reopen h» case. D. R. Snyder goes to Butte relay. W. H. Holly is at “GS” temporarily. T. L. Ballcw has returned from a visit to the coast. N. P. Hansen came in from his ranch recently for his old trousers. Bro. Clark, first “FO,” wants us all to answer up promptly for the ”37*” Bro. D. G. Goggins, who relieved Mr. Priddy on third “FO” (who returned to Lombard), was relieved on first Butte yard by Bro. C. J. Lynch, with Geo. See on sec- ond, and Bro. Beiser on third there. H. W. Barnard, recently assigned to the new position at Willow Creek, is temporarily on third Piedmont. Don’t overlook Article XVII, Section 3 of the new schedule, which entitles you to $t a day in addition to your salary for this class of work. And when you receive this money, remem- ber the good old O. R. T. which gets it for y&u through organization. R. W. Baker (Deceased), Delegate Div. No. 54. Mr. and Mrs. Miles, first and second Piedmont, who dropped out about a year ago on account of an imaginary grievance, still take the increases the O. R. T. gets for them. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 851 Ex-Bro. Marcotte, from the O. S. L., is on. third Donald, expects to join again soon. Bro. W. B. Bradley opened the new temporary office at Newcomb gravel pit. R. F. Graham, Delegate Div. No. 54. Bro. J. W. Thompson who was marooned in the flood district back in Ohio, when the water reached above the second story of the houses, we arc all pleased to learn is safe. Bro. E. M. Kay, agent Maudlow, is eating cheese and crackers all alone. Bro. W. F. Fielding is agent at Ringling, vice Bro. H. D. Hughes, transferred to second Sum- mit. Bro. J. J. Early returned from a trip to Pennsylvania, relieving Bro E. S. Bleichner, who was transferred to second Lombard. Mr. Hebert is on second Martinsdale. Bro. Clark, from Division No. 93, is relieving Bro. C. D. Sill on third Summit. Cert. 1489. Coast Division — Bro. O. H. Guttonmson, second Tide Flats, Tacoma, has resumed his position as weighmaster at Tacoma yards; relieved by J. L. Napier, extra. Bro. Ed. R. Derrickson, general secretary and treasurer, who visited with his mother and Bro. H. I. Derrickson at Kent, Wash., recently, made a general visit among the boys on this division. Mrs. Derrickson returned to Cedar Rapids with him. Bro. H. I. Mfcrrickson bid in second "FD,” Tacoma, vice J. L. Napier, who has gone with his family to Bidwell, Iowa, owing to the illness of his father and mother. Bro. W. H. Lang, relieved on Easton third by Bro. D. M. McCann, takes first Kent, vice W. E. Willsey, who goes back to second. Bro. John Hurley, agent Cle Elum, while visit- ing friends at Horlick, Seattle and Tacoma, was relieved by Bro. L. D. Blum, who, on Bro. Hurley’s return, took a like trip, to spend that $5 raise that he worked so hard to get. Bro. C. R. Clampitt is on extra at Cle Elum. Bro. F. L. Fishburn called on the boys at Tacoma recently, and turned the correspondence matter over to Bro. R. F. Rader, who has been appointed to fill that position for this division. The father of Bro. H. Boylan, who just came to this division from the Musselshell Division, died at Greenbush, Mich., recently, and Bro. Boylan is back there attending the funeral. Bro. G. W. Quigley was appointed telegrapher on the temporary work train between Maple Val-t ley and Cle Elum. M. J. O’Conner, chief at “TC;” O. O. Mercer, chief at “S,” and Lineman Meade spent Saturday night and Sunday recently at Clear Lake, near Kapowsin on the Tacoma & Eastern Ry., trolling for big trout. An express wagon was ordered to meet them at Tacoma to cart away their “Fish Stories.” Bro. D. W. Switzer and Mr. W. L. Mason, of “S,” and Bro. R. C. Nisonger, of “TC,” Tacoma, also spent a Sunday and Monday there recently, hauling out some fine trout. Bro. A. J. Farley is on extra at “TC.” R. F. Hickey, Delegate Div. No. 54. Bro. J. C. Martin, of Keechelus, is in the Pacific Hospital, at Seattle, undergoing an operation for appendicitis; relieved by Vern Reynolds, “Char- lie’s” boy. Bro. C. R. Clampitt is relieving Sister Digitized by

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852 The Raii.road Telegrapher. G. E. Martin, second Easton, who accompanied “J. C.” to the hospital. Chief Dispatcher F. C. Dow recently visited his parents at his home in Omaha. T. D. Miller, Alternate Div. No. 54. E. Clemmons, superintendent, Tacoma, has been appointed assistant general superintendent at Seattle, succeeded by J. F. Richards, from the Trans. -Mis- souri Division. Bros. R. A. Grummet and R. F. Rader will look after our interests, while Bro. R. C. Nisonger is attending the Baltimore convention. Cert. 1588. Everett Branch — Bro. M. S. Morris, agent North Bend, was a recent Seattle visitor, relieved by C. N. Smith, a new man. Grays Harbor Branch — Mrs. D. W. Boh, wife of Bro. D. W. Boh. agent McKenna, who had been sick for nearly a year died March 28th at McKenna. The funeral was held at Mellingers on March 31st. The boys gave an appropriate floral wreath. Tacoma & Eastern Ry.~ Bro. A. J. Farley, a new man. goes to Kapowsin second, accompanied by his wife. Bro. M. B. Wells has returned from his vacation to Elbe. Bro. M. Mclntee bid in second Kapowsin, vice Bro. A. J. Farley, to extra list. C. Otto is on Salsich Jet. first. Coast Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to His heavenly home the beloved wife of our brother, D. W. Boh, of McKenna, Wash., and Whereas, We realize that our brother has been called upon to face the darkest hours of his life in this great sorrow, the sorrow that comes to us all and the sorrow that comes but once in life, in all its bitterness; therefore, be it Resolved, That we embrace this the first oppor- tunity of publicly expressing to our bereaved brother and family the heartfelt sympathy of each brother individually, and the confidence of the membership of the C. M. & St. P. System Division No. 23; and in so doing, be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to our bereaved brother and family, also a copy be spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. A Guslin, E. W. Hoag, R. F. Rader, R. C. Nisonger, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to His A. E. Elver, Alternate Div. No. 54. heavenly home the beloved father of our brother, 11. Boylan, of Greenbush, Mich^ and Whereas, We realize that our brother has been called upon to face the darkest hours of his life in tli is great sorrow, the sorrow that comes to us Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 853 A. B. Nelson, Alternate Div. No. 54. brother and family the heartfelt sympathy of each brother individually, and the confidence of the membership of the C. M. & St. P. System Divi- sion No. 23; and in so doing, be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to our bereaved brother and family, also a copy be spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. R. F. Rader, E. J. Larson, R. C. Nisonger, Com mittee. Missoula Division, First District — We arc all ready to welcome the trout-fishing season, which is almost here. Bro. O. F. Peterson, from District No. 2, drew third Ilaugan, relieving Bro. C. E. Betts, who drew St. Regis agency, relieving Bro. Aldrich, who drew Ravenna first. Sister Maxwell, second Saltcse, laid up a few days with blood poison, caused by stepping on a rusty nail, was relieved by Bro. Randolph. Bro. Randolph (lineman) and Sister Twiss, re- cently married, are living at Roland. We all wish them a long and happy life. Former Sister Twiss has resigned Bryson first. Bro. Vanalstine went East on vacation. His return pass read “C. H. Vanalstine and wife.” Another bachelor lost. Congratulations. all and the sorrow that comes but once in life, in all its bitterness; therefore, be it% Resolved, That we embrace this the first oppor- tunity of publicly expressing to our bereaved Mr. and Mrs. Skinner have returned to second and third Adair, after a lengthy visit in Chicago and the East, to enjoy the $5 raise just granted, but still refuse to join and help. Bro. Brink is back on first Stetson, after two months’ lay-off while his wife was in the hospital for an operation. Mr. Byerly, third Avery, is at Deer Lodge, relieved by Mr. Peters. Sister McMillan, ‘third Stetson, is visiting in Spokane, relieved by Mrs. Jean Bartell, relieved on third Roland by Bro. Romine, from B. & O. Mrs. Nickel, who relieved on the west end awhile, has resigned to live with "her mother on the ranch in Centennial Valley. Mr. Trigg, extra second Avery, was relieved by Bro. Fleming, lineman, while he went to Mis- soula to meet his wife. Bro. W. H. Glover, third East Portal, has returned from a visit to friends at Spokane. E. P. Brink, Cert. 1217, Missoula Division, Second District — Boys, get busy at Deer Lodge and line them up there. Bro. Brown has resigned and gone braking. Bro. Vanampwerp is next on the list. Looks like all the boys are going that way. Bro. Aldrich, former mayor of the west side at St. Regis, is enjoying his new home at Ra- venna. Dispatcher Dean has gone to Tarkio to \sork a trick. Digitized by C. S. Reeves, Alternate Div. No. 54.

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854 The Railroad Telegrapher. conductors arc not allowed to do so any more. It is now Bro. Walker on the work train at St. Regis. Bill Baker, Missoula second, is going to get that card pay-day, also Jimmie Joiner. Some of our brothers’ passes read “and wife” on return trips from their vacancies. Looks as if they are all getting tired of baching out here. Cert. 1359* division than in the past if we expect to improve conditions. • Bro: Shelton, Tyler, is expecting a large fruit and berry crop. Bro. E. L. Rhea, Jacksonville second, who bid in East Columbia agency, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Holland, from Anchor. Watch the scramble to bid on Jacksonville. It has more pretty girls to its size than any town in east Texas. Bro. C. H. Cole bid in “RA” first, and Bro. C. E. Hendershot “RA” third. Tommy Gready is sitting on the lid in the chief’s office. He is small, but is big enough to hold it down. We have a good bunch in “D” office now, and are praying that we can hold them, for a good dispatcher is “the gift of God.” Bro. T. B. Perry bid in Latexo, all-night job, and Bro. C. S. Slagle in New Baden all nights. Good place to eat there, too. y Bro. Yarbrough, second Troup, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. H. Devers, who won’t take a regular job. Peeler nights recently opened with Extra Johnson to keep company with the screech owls. Bro. Jones, first Valley Jet., off a few days getting married, was relieved by Bro. Wilson, of third there, relieved by Mr. Walker, from the Western Union. Bro. J. J. Quinn, third “GN” Houston, while off several days owing to illness, was relieved by L. M. Taylor, extra “CB” Houston, while ex- International & Great Northern R. R. Gulf Division — - Following is the result of the' election for local chairmen: San Antonio Division, T. C. Berry, Encinal, Texas; Gulf Division, D. D. Hungate, Jewett, Texasj Fort Worth Division, C. C. Web- ner, Mart, Texas. The local chairmen met and elected: General chairman, T. C. Berry, Encinal, Texas, vice J. M. Williams, Venus, Texas, who declined renom- ination; and Secretary-Treasurer, R. B. Adams, Oakwood.-Texas (reflected). Bro. J. M. Williams was a good and efficient general chairman, and we regret that he refused re-nomination. Bro. Berry, however, is a capable worker, and will show good results if we all properly support him. The meeting at Valley Jet., March 16th, was well attended by members of the Fort Worth Division, but not by the Gulf members. More interest must be taken by all members of this P. J. Seifert, Alternate Div. No. 54. Bro. Small, first “GN,” was off sick, Bros. Quinn and Bradbury had to double one day. Bro. W. H. Blick, who resigned Areola agency and was relieved by Mr. Ferguson on bid, re- lieved Bro. W. J. Holland, agent Anchor, while Bro. Tyndall and wife are laying off, relieved by Bro. Newbro and wife. Every work train now has to have a telegra- pher along to take orders from the phone, as the Earl Victor, Alternate Div. No. 54. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 855 off to Elkhart, we understand, to be married. Baching doesn’t seem to suit him. Bros. J. B. Allen and C. A. Ault are now with the W. U. at West Houston, and Bro. R. G. W. A. Albaugh, Alternate Div. No. 55. Jackson, printer mechanic for that company there, has resigned to go into the electrical business for himself. We all wish him success. He is the right kind. Bro. Murchison, third Rockdale, while at Crockett owing to the illness of his mother, was relieved by Bro. Johnson, from the Fort Worth Division. Bros. Vance and Loving arc at “RK” tower. Bro. R. O. Nummery, formerly of Rockdale, is now manager for the McKay lines at Taylor. He has all our good wishes. It’s Bro. R. L. Robinson at Spring now, also Bros. Sexton and Link at Conroe. We have only a few nons left. Bro. Wilson, third Valley Jet., off a few days sick, was relieved by Mr. Huston, a new man. Mr. Snell, agent Hearne, resigned, relieved by Mr. Miller, from Malone. “Old Reliable” Mack McLain still greets ’em all there with a smile and the glad hand if “properly carded and routed.” New Baden nights discontinued. Wonder what Bro. Slagle will do about his sauer kraut and spuds now? Mr. Long bid in third “RA;” Bro. Vermillion, second Jacksonville, and Bro. Yarbrough, third Trope. Sellers, Troup and “RA” second still on bul- letin. We will soon be about 98 per cent between Palestine and Houston. The few old “moss- backs” will have to be scraped hard, however, before they can see the light. Bro. Burns, Sellers third, after a trip to Mex- ico and Mississippi, came back and decided to marry and settle down, then settle up. We have a brand new superintendent, J. P. Burrus, from the Fort Worth Division. He seems to be all right. J. A. Caldwell, now trainmaster of this division, was down on the pay wagon on March 15th. He is getting younger since he has been relieved of the worries of being chief. Considerable improvements are being made in both the track and roadbed, and trainmasters say they will soon have ’em running as fast as any of the “hogsheads” care to ride. Will expect news items from all over the Gulf Division, and if you don’t send ’em in, I am coming after them, and then something might be published that you would not want in print. There is too much lack of interest shown by members in meetings and affairs .that concern us all vitally. Th:s may be my last write-up, and I sincerely hope lomeone will take up the work where 1 leave • ff and keep the “pot boiling.” It has been my ambition to sec this division one of the most solid in Texas. General Chairman T. C. Berry, who paid us a visit recently, says “Everything is lovely and the goose hangs high.” If we stick together like a porous plaster, we’ll get there yet. Remember, “No card, no favors.” “BU,” Cert. 248, Div. Cor. J. W. Burgess, Delegate Div. No. 59. Ft. Worth Division — Bro. Berry covered part of the Ft. Worth Divi- sion during April and lined-up, W. F. Farmer and J. B. Roulet, Italy; W. E. Bingham, Maypearl; Digitized by

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856 The Railroad Telegrapher. H. N. Sandall and M. Menger, Navasota, and I. D. Slagle, Bryan. This good move on their part they will never regret. Bryan and Penelope agencies, second Bryan, third Marlin, and Stoneham nights on bulletin. H. G. Alexander. Delegate Div. No. 59. Bro. Gaston bid in third Bryan; Bro. Single- tary, Bedias agency, and H. H. Adams, High hanks agency. Mr. Adams should take out an up-to-date now. Bro. Parker is off for sixty days, relieved by Bro. Heliums. Bro. Slagle will take sixty days’ leave on a trip 'through the Northwest and California, as soon as transfer can be made. With a little more work we will have this divi- sion solid. Boys, keep after the few nons left, remember, “No card, no favors.” There’s no be- ing “on the fence” about this, they are either for us or against us. Bros. Barnett ami Singletary will, no doubt, soon be able to line-up the branch. We are stronger than we have ever been and have a good committee, now let’s do our part and keep the interest alive, attend the meetings if it is possible to do so, and talk and maintain the highest degree of efficiency pos- sible. Send me all changes, and all places bulletined, between San Antonio and Laredo, as I have no through mills and no way to find them out. The responsibility lies with us individually to better our conditions. Let us do it. Cert. 260. Vandalia R. R. NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday. June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Streets, beginning at 1 p. m. All members of The Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers of any road are urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. Local Chairman, Galesburg Div. of Div. No. 130. L. E. Crandall, Delegate Div. No. 59. Middle' Division — On account of the floods in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois our trains were annulled, only running local passenger trains for several days. The high water nearly finished Macksville, washing out the Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 857 Vandalia grade and telegraph tower. The teleg- raphers are now doing the “lightning stunt” in the depot there. Mr. Foreaker, third Macksville, escaped drowning by leaping on top of an oil car as it floated up against the tower, jumping from R. W. Duncan, Delegate Div. No. 59. the other end to the ground. The sight of water almost drives him mad now. The east end bank of the Wabash River bridge, at Terre Haute, gave way April 20th, causing the company to detour trains Effingham to Terry Haute via the “I. C. " and “Big Four.” R. F. Leath bid in a home job at Jewett nights, relieved at Liggett by W. N. Fetheringill, extra. We fear we will have to wait awhile for that expected raise, owing to the heavy expense the company has been out, account of the high water. YV. G. Anderson, second Farrington, has been making some money on the side, selling pictures of the flood at Macksville. The T. II. & P. made “F,” Paris, a three-man job during the flood, handling the main line engines at night, coaling and watering them. Wish some of you boys would send in some news to Bro. Quick, before the -?8th of each month. “Pan Hnadle Pete” should come back again with his dope, everyone enjoyed it. Andy and Slim. Missouri Pacific Ry. Central Kansas Division — Bro. Cline, from the Joplin Division, is reliev- ing Bro. Headington, third Stillwell. The only lady telegrapher on the division, Ken- neth second, is being relieved. Understand she is going to quit. Bro. Fish, Wagstaff second, off on account of sickness, relieved by Mr. Carpenter, postmaster there. Bro. B. F. Andrews, agent Bucyrus, has re- signed to take charge of his father’s farm. May his flocks increase and prosperity smile upon him. Bro. Tackwell, agent Crawford, is laying off sixty day’s, building a new house. Bro. M. T. Webb is relieving at Bushong, pend- ing bids. Bro. T. P. Costello, agent Bushton, has returneJ from Illinois, where he was called on account of sickness. Bro. Hanson, third there, has been re- instated and given Langley agency. Agent McClellan, at Frederick, slipped away and got married. Boys, don’t do any flagging for the train crews. They are paid for that kind of work. Bro. Schaffer evidently did not like the water at Gyp City, as it is up for bids again. Very few notes coming in. Send me some items for next issue. Div. Cor. Wichita Division — Bro. Sloan, Fort Scott third, has resigned to engage in pther business, relieved on bid by Bro. A. \r. Hudelson, second Eureka. Bro. S. G. Hudelson bid in Clearwater agency. Bro. Eastman bid in Towanda, relieved at White- water agency on bid by Bro. S. Cornett. Second Rosalia now on bulletin. W. II. Holmes, Delegate Div. No. 59. Bro. Buchanan, relieved on second Eureka by Sister I. V. Noble, bid in second Benton, and later Mr. Johnson, of Anthony, bid in second Eureka. Digitized by

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858 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. W. H. Dean, of Durand, recently in the Wichita relay office, bid in Twenty-fifth St. yard. Do not overlook the circular letter sent out by the local chairman relative to voting for a E. B. Chitty, Delegate Div. No. 59. hospital manager. You will receive ballots with May pay check. The ballots you sent in April were only for nomination. The only way we can succeed in getting a good representative is for us to all vote, and vote for the brother suggested in the circular. Kanopolis has secured the addition of a clerk to the station force. Keep after the few nons left and sec how many applications you can get this month. Mrs. F. O. Mott, local chairman for the L. A., will be glad to furnish application blanks. Get busy on this also. It’s now Bro. G. L. Burchell on Fort Scott third. Sister L. E. Twiggs, of Batesvillc, is on a thirty-day vacation, visiting at her old home in Brainerd, relieved by Mr. Carroll. We all wish her a fine time. The farmer boys there have very fine driving horses. Wish the brothers would all help me with the write-up by sending me a few items each month, about the fifteenth to eighteenth. G. E. T., Div. Cor. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Missouri Division — Bro. Bedford, Riverside days, and Bro. G. R. Roberts, of Jasper, Mo., and brides are on their honeymoons. Bro. Chapman relieved Bro. Rcdford. Mr. Cody working the owl trick. Bro. Strader was off a few days attending a meeting in St. Louis and seeing the boys along the line. Sister Keefe, agent Harviell, now sports the “pasteboard.” We welcome her to our division. We need some good sisters to show us how to do good work. The first thing she did was to make Harviell solid. Bro. Phelps went to DeSoto, vice Bro. Cross, gone to relay office Kansas City. Bro. C. O. Phelps, second Corning, bid in third there. Bro. H. E. Phelps bid in third Knobel; Bro. Dee, .Hilliard nights; Bro. Chapman, DeSoto third; Bro. Johnson, Murta nights, vice Mr. Teague; Bro. Courtway, Hilliard days, and Mr. Maddox, Delaplaine agency. Bro. Chapman, third Riverside, has our thanks for contributions to this write-up. Each one send in just one item. It helps out. Bros. Philips and Montavon are taking fifteen days' rest. Bro. F. J. Rozier is relieving Mr. Hampton, second Cliff Cave. Bro. Lane, agent Kimmswick, is back in the fold again. Knobel is solid again, with Bros. Otey, Hale and Phelps. Mr. McNamara bid in Neelyville agency. Brothers at one-man stations have fifteen days' vacation coming. You are also entitled to pay K R. A. Kipp, Delegate Div. No. 59. in transit when going to* take a position secured un bid or on account of being transferred. Be sure to request it, and if you do not get it, take the matter up with Bro. Strader. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 859 Bros. Maxwell and Mohler were unanimously re- elected general chairman, and general secretary and treasurer, respectively, for the next two years. They have served us faithfully in the past, C. L. Watson, Delegate Div. No. 59. and should have our hearty co-operation seeing that the schedule is observed and by keeping them advised on what is going on. Bro. F. J. Biggs, while off, was relieved by Bro. W. J. Johnson. Bro. Thomas B. Holloway, Poplar Bluff relay, visited friends in Williams- ville recently. The correspondent would be glad to have some items from the branch lines. Let’s all be active in securing new members. B. H. Selvidge, Div. Cor. Arkansas Division — As you have elected me your local chairman, I will endeavor to make this division show up favor- ably with any on the system. I have made a trip over the entire division, and, with but few exceptions, met every teleg- rapher, and found more members with up-to-date cards than I expected. The few complaints that I received have been taken up and promise an early adjustment. The phone system has been installed on the Texarkana District. Some of the older men ad- mit that it is an improvement on handling trains, but think the old way is more safe. Bro. Cotter, second Malvern, bid in second Hope; former on bulletin. Bro. Davis, first Texarkana, resumed work after a long spell of sickness, but was only able to hold out a few days, and is again on the sick list. Bro. Jones, at Nashville, was away on sick leave when I called. Little Rock “GR” second put on bulletin for the first time, was bid in by Bro. Wright. Bald Knob and Cabot, non-telegraph agencies, are also on bulletin for the first time. Handling parcel-post mail sacks has brought on a great many complaints, and, from what I can learn, the company is making a strong effort to get an increase for hauling the extra mail cars. When this is done, each employe will receive ex- tra compensation for handling the sacks. It has cut down the express commissions, and we are entitled to extra pay for the work. I will do my part towards getting a write-up in the journal each month, but will be compelled to call on you to send me items as they occur; then I will always have a bunch ready at pub- lication time. With best wishes to all and many thanks for the courteous treatment while going over the divi- sion, I remain, Fraternally yours, A. E. Smith, Local Chairman. Memphis Division — The high water seems to have some of the boys on the south end blocked, as it did about this time last year, but we hope they will come out all right. W. N. Thornton, Delegate Div. No. 59. It is now Bro. Nettles, at Mellwood, and will soon be Bro. Biggs, second at Paragould. Bro. B. E. Bowers, local chairman, has moved from New Augusta to Paragould, Ark. If you Digitized by

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860 The Railroad Telegrapher. have anything you wish to write up, address him: P. O. Box 504. The stork visited Bro. Flippen on first and Mr. Briggs on second Paragould yard, and left them both a boy. C. B. Gray, Delegate Div. No. 59. All get busy and line up the few nons on the division. The increase they get on the new schedule will more than pay for an up-to-date card. Div. Cor. St. Louis & San Francisco R. R. Birmingham Sub-division — There seems to be quite a bunch of “phoners” on this end. We wonder where they all come from. Let us see that they are lined-up. Bro. Haney, third Adamsville, is off to Missouri on his honeymoon. Bro. Thomas is back “phoning” again. Bro. T. L. Baxter, for many years on second Cordova, bid in Quinton, Ala., agency. The foners were rather in deep water while the dispatcher’s division was split. Most of them were on the north end, and they are using the foncs up there and using the old reliable on the south end from Jasper to Birmingham. Bro. Keel is on second, and Phoncr Marston on third “NS.” Bro. W. E. Rutter was killed near his home at Quinton, Ala., a short time ago. We did not learn the particulars. Sister Chance is at Quinton tem- porarily. Bro. Baxter, while attending court in Birming- ham, was relieved by Chief Clerk Lightner. “Pessimist.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our worthy brother, J. R. French, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and Whereas, We realize that Division No. 32 has lost a true friend and faithful member; therefore, be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved ones our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his relatives, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of the division to stand in memory of our deceased brother, who was ever loyal to the 0rdef- J. G. Campbell, N. A. Kinney, W. B. Musgrave, Committee. Baltimore &. Ohio R. R. Pittsburg Division — Result of the recent election of officers on this division was: Local Chairmen : River and Pike District: Bro. J. Yeager, Jr., 2135 Edgebrook Ave., Brookline, Pittsburg, Pa. P. L. Turner, Delegate Div. No. 59. P. & W., including Butler and Northern Dis- tricts: Bro. E. J. dwell, 120 Charles St., Mt Olive Sta., Pittsburg, Pa. Delegates: District No. 12, Bro. J. Yeager, Jr.; District No. 1 6, Bro. Will Carr. Digitized by Oioo^le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 861 The meeting of all the local chairmen in Cin- cinnati, on March 24th, to elect general officers, a reduced general committee, etc., resulted as fol- lows: General chairman, Bro. C. B. Pierce, of Balti- more, Md., vice Bro. E. N. Van Atta. W. H. Cord, Delegate Div. No. 59. General secretary and treasurer, Bro. W. Edgar Frasher, unanimously re-elected. Assistant general chairman, Bro. C. B. Rawlins, also re-elected unanimously. Reduced general committee: C. B. Pierce, gen- eral chairman; C. B. Rawlins, assistant general chairman; E. A. Shaffer, secretary, and D. J. McGrath, C. L. Allender, J. Yeager, Jr., and T. J. Eiler, members. A morning and evening meeting was held at the Y. M. C. A. Building, Pittsburg, Pa., Tuesday, April 15th. Both meetings were well attended and very interesting. General Chairman Pierce, present at both gather- ings, was given a great enthusiastic welcome and delivered a stirring address at both sessions. Local Chairmen Yeager and Olwell, Bros. Cook, Six, of Div. 33, and C. C. Campbell, of Div. 52, and others gave us interesting talks at the morning meeting. General Chairman Pierce, Local Chairmen Yeager and Olwell and Bros. McElhinney and Murray, of Div. 33, spoke under the head of good of the Order. Regular monthly meetings were again arranged for subject to call until a permanent hall can be secured. A joint meeting of all lines entering Pittsburg is talked of, which we hope all will be sure to attend. Some of the grand officers, general and local chairmen of all roads entering Pittsburg will undoubtedly be present. Bro. H. D. Graffious, of Vista, bid in Demmler second. Bro. W. C. Sofford has returned after visiting his father at Gallipolis, Ohio, who has fully re- covered his health again. Attend your meetings. Organize and organize. VO. Wheeling Division — A very successful day and night joint meeting was held at Wheeling, April 14th. Very im- portant business transacted. Members present: Bros. Pierce, general chair- man, Baltimore; C. L. Allender, local chairman, and J. E. Mathews, Littleton; L. E. Wilson and J. H. Beatty, Wheeling; R. C. Zimmerman, Shicks, Ohio; A. M. Valbott and Ray Warnock, Neff, Ohio; Carr, West Alexander, W. Va.; C. C. Love, Denver, W. Va.; J. B. Springer, Colfax, W. Va.; G. J. Bebner, Narrows; W. B. Mullett, “DX,” Benwood; M. W. Rush ford. Burton; C. L. Mc- Farland, Fairpoint, Ohio; Sturm, Fairmont, W. Va. ; D. R. Hawkins, Hammond; D. S. Jones, Mannington, and W. E. Price, Fairmont. Bro.* S. C. Stewart, third Burton, on vacation, relieved by L. E. Wilson, and Bro. J. F. Boyce, W. E. Dellinger, Delegate Div. No. 59. second Burton, relieved ten days by Bro. W. F. Hawkins on account of sickness. Bro. T. A. Haggerty, first Underwood, sprained both wrists falling on a slippery pavement, unable Digitized by UjQ

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862 The Railroad Telegrapher. to work lever plant, relieved three weeks by M. L. Johnson. On account of doubling, Bro. H. L. Kuhn worked first. Sister M. Turner, of Chestnut Hill, visited her home at Littleton recently. J. S. Walker, Alternate Div. No. 59. Bro. C. T. Love, of Denver, was a recent Pitts- burg visitor. Bro. H. L. Cleland, our representative-elect, attended the recent State Lodge meeting of Modern Woodmen at Parkersburg. Recent high water put the Wheeling terminals out of business for three days. Loss of traffic was the only damage on this division. Bro. J. C. Mellott, first Benwood Jet., off a few days for his health, relieved by G. A. Gal- lagher. L. F. Forest, first Fostor, on ten days’ vacation, relieved by L. Loftus. R. S. McElhaney, third Tunnels siding, has re- turned from a six months’ leave. lie was relieved by C. F. Ross. A io-hour trick telegraph office has been estab- lished in Holloway yard office, with Bro. McGuire on first and Bro. Eddy Voight on second, who had previously relieved Bro. R. A. Pfadt, second “HN," Benwood, just returned from an extended vacation. Bro. F. F. Jackson, “AY,” Holloway, on six months’ sick leave, relieved by A. M. Talbott, third “HO,” Holloway, and he by H. F. Bay. Bro. A. F. Ice, first Bentons Ferry, on a few days’ vacation, relieved by A. C. Hawkins, who later relieved Bro. Tenant, of Underwood, while off getting married. Bro. A. G. Heck, second Barrackville, is on a six months’ leave, helping his father on the farm, relieved by W. F. Hawkins; and Bro. C. E. Flem- ing, third Barrackville, on six months’ leave, re- lieved by C. F. McCluskey. Bro. L. E. Wilson, third “WR” tower, Wheel- ing, was off several days on account of the death of a relative, and Fetty and Beatty doubled, as no relief man was available. While Bro. Fetty, first there, was off a few days sick, Beatty and Wilson doubled. Cert. 754. Baltimore Division — Bro. C. B. Pierce, “GO” office Baltimore, is now our general chairman, and Bros. W. Q. Stouf- fer, Point of Rocks, Md., and D. J. McGrath, Baltimore, Md., are our local chairmen repre- senting this division, including “GO” office Bal- timore. With the assistance of the members of Division 33, we hope to have the B. & O. System solid in the near future. Each true and faith- ful member of this division should endeavor to secure at least one new member this year. This is very little to ask of you for your organization and the benefit of your family and yourself. Our motto in the past remains now and at all times: “United we stand, divided we fall.” So lend a helping hand and stand by your organization as you would by the grand old Stars and Stripes as true Americans. Stand up for your rights and do your duty now and at all times to your country, your family and the grand old O. R. T. I am an old Virginian, but “Maryland, My Mary- land,” is equally as dear tb me, and as long as Robert B. Gibson, Alternate Div. No. 59. I remain with you I shall assist you. With your assistance we are sure to win. We all sympathize with the officials in the great loss the B. & O. System has sustained on account Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher of the great floods in Ohio, but, with President Willard as its head and the assistance of each employe, the burden will be lifted in the near future. may happiness, health and prosperity be the lot of each one of us during this year. Wishing the O. R. T. and each one of you much success, I remain, Fraternally, Cert. 641. Staten Island Lines — Our genial second trick dispatcher, M. E. Weist, has returned from a trip to his old home in Pennsylvania. Bro. D. F. Fox bid in “MO,” vice Mr. Hine, who bid in Great Kills agent-telegrapher position. Bro. J. P. Klinger has gone to Weissport, Pa., with the Lehigh Valley. Sorry to lose him. Bro. Klinger resigned Annadale agency, relieved by Mr. Stickel. Our dispatchers now have a Sunday off each month, Mr. McGowen relieving Bro. J. R. Klinger, working at “MO” from 2 a. m. to 5 a. m. Bro. J. G. Goodenough, first Arlington, is enjoy- ing a thirty-day leave, taking in the sights of western New York. Freight business has dropped off considerably, owing to floods in the West. Bro. J. C. Fithian bid in first Clifton, vice Mr. Kane. Some brother should bid in the beach job soon to be open, and have the pleasure of taking a dip in the briny deep this summer. Let us all attend the meetings and show Bro. Pierce that we are interested in what he has done and is trying to do for us. C. F. Smith, Alternate Div. No. Those who have failed to receive their new cards should forward their dues immediately and keep in line, and to any who failed to receive their journals for March they will be sent upon application to Bro. L. W. Quick, at St. Louis, by first mail. We were glad to hear that our local chairman was elected delegate to the Baltimore conven- tion. Bro. Stouffer, while in Cincinnati on committee work, was relieved by Bro. A. B. Fisher, second Western Jet., and he by Bro. J. M. Lane. Bro. W. A. Tuck, third East Brunswick, while visiting his parents in Pennsylvania, was relieved by Bro. Lane. Bro. T. W. Horney assisted Bro. T. S. Fisher at Boyds, while making up his monthly reports. Bro. G. W. Crump, Jr., relieved H. E. Fisher, Germantown first, pending bulletin. First-class service was rendered by the boys of this division during the inaugural movement. There were plenty of trains, all running on time. We expect a new agreement this year. Each member should do his best to land any stray ones at once. These notes are being written on Easter Sun- day, and I ask The One born to us again on that day to bless each and every one of you, and J. J. Bailey, Alternate Div. No. If you have any news, send it to me until some- one else can be appointed. I am over here in Jersey and don’t hear much S. I. news. F. W. Freeman, 235 North Ave. West, Cranford, N. J. Digitized by

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864 The Railroad Telegrapher. Pere Marquette R. R. The regular meeting of the general committee was held at the Morgan House, Detroit, from March 21st to 24th, inclusive. All members, S. A. Davis, Alternate Div. No. 59. including Bros. A. A. Patterson, E. E. Dennis, H. W. Smith, R. M. Burr, newly-elected local chairmen, were present. Bro. W. A. Knister was re-elected general chairman for the ensuing two years, and Bro. W. R. Adair general secretary- treasurer. .u The business of the past year and several other important matters, including the correspond- ence with Mr. Gordon in regard to the proposed amendments to our schedule, were taken up and discussed, and a decision made as to what action should be taken. Third Vice-President Bro. "Dave” Campbell was present and helped the committee in its work. It was decided to hold meetings on all the divi- sions during April and post the members as to progress in our schedule negotiations. A new system of records and checking of gen cral secretary-treasurers’ accounts was decided upon, to take effect May 30th. Bro. Harry Smith, from Benton Harbor, the only new man on the committee, was initiated and says he likes the ritual real well. Mrs. Smith accompanied Harry and visited relatives in Detroit while he was busy on committee work. He was supposed to be on his honeymoon, and we wonder if he had any trouble explaining where he was when the committee was not in session. Bro. Patterson almost bought out one of De- troit’s leading drug stores, and then tried to borrow Bro. Dennis’ handbag to carry his clothes home, while he filled his with drugs. There is nothing really the matter with "Pat,” only he imagines a lot. Bros. Knister and Adair helped him doctor his cold, and he is still in doubt as to their knowledge of chemistry. Bro. Dennis' had some trouble packing up in deciding what be- longed to him and what to the hotel. Bro. Knister found time to visit his many aunts and cousins. Bill has a host of relatives, who evidently think as much of him as we do. Any who have not received a copy of the circu- lar in regard to the election of officers and dele- gates, including the financial statement and other information pertaining to the business of this division, will be furnished one on application to Bro. Adair. Meetings were held the last part of February at Plymouth, Alma and Traverse City, with good turnouts at all of them. The boys have awakened to the fact that there is something more in belong ing to the Order than merely holding a card. Let us try to get a good crowd to all our meet- ings. They are always full of interest, especially so now that schedule negotiations are at hand. Also furnish your secretary-treasurer and local chairman with a list of all your non-members. ret os key Division — Cole and Drescher, second and third, have been laid off at Petoskey. Agent Martin is working a trick and Cole is relieving E. E. Cross on first J. A. Theberge, Delegate Div. No. 61. while on a trip to Old Mexico to inspect some silver mines he is interested in. C. L. Gonser, agent Charlevoix, and wife on vacation at Los Angeles, Cal., relieved by G. B.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 865 Marsac, of Phelps, former relief agent on this division. It is now Bros. H. C. Barry, at Bellaire, and E. L. Baribeau, third Thompsonville. A. Routhier, Alternate Div. No. 61. Bro. John Vanderhill, agent Kalkaska, while very sick was relieved by M. R. Drescher, former agent Grawn. We are glad to learn that he is recovering, as he is one of the oldest on the seniority and membership lists. Bro. C. M. Beattie, agent Henry, has resigned to accept a position as auditor of the A. & B. R., with office at Arcadia. Bro. Corbett, Elk Rapids, bid in Henry agency. Bro. W. J. Dennison, agent Peacock, was off ten days on account of sickness. .It is now Bro. R. E. Rosenbrook, agent Elk Rapids, who dropped out on account of sickness. Wc are glad to have him back with us again. Mr. Robinson, of the W. U., Grand Rapids, is tele- graphing at Elk Rapids, pending bids. H. H. Puryear, agent Brethern, resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Payne. J. B. Huckle, of Grand Ledge, bid in Wellston agency, vice Bro. Andrews. Bro. Guileman, former agent there, is now agent at Grawn. Bro. R. McArthur, of Honor, bid in Holton agency, relieved by K. J. Matteson, of Branch, who has been out of the railroad service. Bro. Plummer. Boardman nights, is now on second and ticket clerk job with the G. R. & I. at Reed City. Bro. Smith is back at Boardman nights, and Bro. Henderson, extra dispatcher, is back at Boardman days. First Trick Dispatcher George Muschott was married while on a month’s vacation. Third Trick Dispatcher Udell has re- turned from his vacation also. A good number were out to the last meeting held in Petoskey, and all had a good time. The next one will be held at Traverse City. The brothers will receive notice of the date, and all who can should come. Brothers, when a new man comes along, find out if he has a card, and if he has 'not, find. out the reason. We all want these fellows to join, so do not wait for your local chairman to act, but get busy. W. A. Branam, a new man from the C. & N. W. in Nebraska, was awarded Sparta agency. Bro. Miller was in Grand Rapids recently and called upon friends at “G” office. Div. Cor. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Lexington District — This district is nearly solid. We have the best contract in the land today, and we should bristle up and have regular monthly meetings. There are many things we could get in touch with and thrash out; meet the boys face to face and know each other better, which means a great deal. It is much more pleasant to work with a man you arc personally acquainted with, than with a stranger. E. H. Boutwell, Delegate Div. No. 62. We only have two nons on the division now, and every brother should go after them in a business- like manner, just like you would talk to your brother. If one man can not land them, let’s Digitized by

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866 The Railroad Telegrapher. send some personal friend to them, and if he can not do any thing with them, and they will not come in and assist in making the division solid, then every member cease to show them any favors J. W. Anderson, Delegate Div. No. 6 2. whatever, or give them any information of any kind. “No card, no favors” for the man who will draw the $5 raise we got him last month, and not lend a helping hand. He is not worthy any man’s consideration, and the sooner he finds it out the better. There is no excuse any man can offer, the expense is too little to consider. An imaginary grievance with some member, or that the chairman has not treated you right, is no excuse at all. The company would not take any excuse for refusing to do your duty, and it should not. Each man should try and render the best service in his power and see that every other man does the same. In doing this, you increase thr efficiency of the service, as well as promote your own interests. This was about the only district that did not suffer on account of the high water recently. Bro. Charley Fuller has accepted the relief agent’s place. He will make a good man, if the boys will lend him the assistance he needs, and it will be of great benefit to them as well as the company. This is a step in the right direction. Keep hammering away and we will accomplish our purpose yet. Let us see if wc can not have a write-up each month, and meet occasionally and talk over the good things the last general committee secured for us, if nothing else, send them a vote of thanks. Cert. 9 72. Erie R. R. Mahoning Division — The March flood tied up all trains for three nights and days on this division. There were several washouts where the track runs close to the river, the worst one being at Aurora where an embankment sixty feet high and 400 feet long went out. Bridge gangs trestlcd this gap and trains resumed their schedules on Tuesday morn- ing, April 2d, after a week’s idleness. Jackson and wife are on a visit to relatives. G. N. Grimm bid in third “OB.” C. W. Morse, now with Penna., called on friends at Youngstown recently. Watson is visiting relatives. Parker is now timekeeper of the floating gang J. C. Saulters is on second ”YO” extra. Mitchell and Grimm, on account of the high water, were unable to get home, worked twelve hours instead of eight hours. Dispatcher's office opened up at Farrell, Pa., F. E. Flagherty first, W. T. Williams second and T. C. Eddy third, to handle increased business on the New Castle branch. Taylor, from freight house Sharon, took Hogan’s place, who relieved Williams at “OB,” leaving first "ON” open for bids. Mrs. Jenkins (ncc Dean) has gone to Minne- apolis on account of her health. Miss Effie Wilson called on friends at Randall recently. E. P. Hieatt, Alternate Div. No. 62. Saltsman has returned to third "WA,” after a month’s sickness. Pierson, second “WA” relieved Hart on first there, during Mrs. Hart’s illness. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 867 Marshall is contemplating building a cosy six* room cottage this spring. Owens, first De Forest, is a sticker for the old proverb, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” -gHw ■ 4 \ ■ ... ■ I & K - W SSL.'-* ^ L* \jpF A. Dion, Alternate Div. No. 64. J. B. King was a recent “YO” visitor. Come again, Jim. While Gertrude, “HF,” was taking pictures of the flood, in hip boots, “Pete” and a party of young men tried to take her picture in the cos- tume she wore. Lineman Butler had to spend several days away from home on account of the high water and washouts. Wintchell was a recent Cleveland visitor. Fergueson and wife spent several days at War- ren. Linemen have wires for the telephone system strung between Kent and Leavittsburg, and are working East. “GS” third has been opened again after being closed some time, owing to the shortage of men. Slats. Susquehanna Division — The officials have informed us that our wages are to be reduced, commencing May 1st, on ac- count of our using the phones now instead of the telegraph. The reduction averages from $2.50 to $7.50, thereby making some jobs pay as low as $50. At a well attended meeting, held at Elmira on April 7th, to protest against the reduction, it was decided to forward to Bro. Husted, now in New York, our sentiments, that he may know just how the boys feel about it, when he confers with Mr. Stone on the subject. Several more nons will become brothers in the near future, and we have decided to make this the banner division of the Erie, therefore be governed accordingly. No excuses will be taken, nothing goes with us hereafter, but “yes” or “no.” Then we will know just where we stand, and all others will know just what to expect, “No card, no favors.” The members must now get together and cap- ture every acceptable non in sight. We must have 90 to 95 per cent membership on the Erie to secure wages that will compare favorably^ with those of other roads. There could be a $75 mini- mum with a 95 or 98 per cent membership. Try it, and see. A non should be ashamed to look an O. R. T. man in the face, after accepting the raises that they have paid nothing toward getting. Boys, we must wake up and show them how they are stand- ing in their own light. A little more persuasion on our part will do it. Let’s try it. Understand Bro. Wazloski has at last found his true mate. His heart has gone wrong a number of times in the .past. We hope it is not fooling him again. 4 Bro. Jackson, acting local chairman, during Bro. Hesser’s absence, who was called to Youngstown, Ohio, last month to meet the general committee to help arrange for our new schedule, was relieved by Mr. Conklin, whose application and those of Messrs. Pettis and Thomas, he recently secured. C. P. Lord, Delegate Div. No. 65. Bro. Conklin, the youngest member on the divi- sion, is being congratulated on his recent mar- riage. The happy couple will make their home at 362 Canisteo St., Hornell, N. Y. Digitized by

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868 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Kelliher, “XZ” second, is relieved by a foneman, and Bro. Welch, “MJ” second, on vaca- tion, by Foneman Johnson. “FD,” Corning yard office, was closed one day while the man there J. D. MacNutt, Delegate Div. No. 66. relieved Mr. Johnson, owing to his grandmother’s death. Bro. Beach, “MJ,” second, bid in “AQ” second. Bro. Monahan is relieving Mr. Coles, who is on a thirty-day leave, switching in Corning yard. Bro. Monahan is being relieved at “RX” by a “foner” from the Delaware Division. “Spuds." Canadian Northern Ry. Dauphin, Man., April 15, 1913. Members Division No. Forty-three : Our division had another progressive month during March, having increased by twenty-one members, three by transfer and eighteen by initia- tion. I would urge those who have not paid dues for the present period to remit to me at once, and send M. B. Dept, dues to Bro. Quick, and keep ,ined-uP- G. H. Palmer, General Secretary and Treasurer. District No. One, Western Division — Business is picking up again, after the slack season of February and March. We are handling hundreds of carloads of settlers, coming into this country. With the building of the Hudson Bay Rail way, the work on the line from Dauphin to Prince Albert will increase. Some big strikes of valuable minerals are being reported from the survey of the line to Hudson Bay. We hope they won’t “peter out,” like the Minitonas gold rush of last spring. Bro. Musgrave has returned from his vacation. Bro. Parkinson, relief agent for the summer, will be kept busy, as a good many are after holi- days now. CfiKT. 5a. Third District — Business is very quiet and not much prospect for things to pick up till the fall grain begins to move. Several agents have been dismissed, owing to shortage of cash, making it hard on all of us, as company and bonding company keep chasing the agents harder all the time. These agents have had little or no experience in station work, and it later proves their downfall. Bro. W. Arbrogast, agent Stornoway, east on a vacation, will probably bring back a wife. Con- gratulations. Bro. J. A. Ryan is relieving Bro. Reng at Ochre River agency, pending bulletin, and Bro. Woodhouse, Makinak nights, is handling that station, pending bulletin, vice Bro. Norris, who bid in Quill Lake agency, on Western Division. Bro. Woodhouse relieved Bro. Phillips, a new man from the East. Bro. Carver, Glen Ella, resigned, relieved by Mr. Helgeson, another new man. G. L. Roulston, Alternate Div. No. 66. \\'e should look after these delays in bulletining and filling positions. Bro. Cairns spent a few days in Dauphin, re- lieved by Bro. Driscoll, Rainy River, who also Digitized by CiOo^le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 869 Icr IS i'l a *, !( * t i* 9 relieved a few days at Makinak and Plumas nights. There is no show for a “boomer” 'round this “neck of the woods” now. M. V. Hickman, Delegate Div. No. 69. An agency is to be opened at Cardale shortly. The “ham” formerly at Beaver nights, who tried to show Bro. Gibbons how to run things, got married and dismissed the same day. He is now an agent on the “Turkey trail.” Bro. Robinson, second on Branches, was off a while on account of the night man at Morris overlooking a “31” order, resulting in a serious accident. Bro. Simpson is relieving in the Fort Rouge dispatcher’s office. Next time you pass through Portage notice how those “brass pounders” decorate when anything like a hobble skirt show's up. A joint meeting of Dauphin and Ramsack Divi- sions was held on a recent Sunday in Dauphin. Among those present were Bro. Depew, Oakville; Bro. Simpson, Plumas; Bro. Norris, Makinak, and Bro. McLeen and his wife, from Gladstone. None of the eight-hour trick men from this division were present. Bro. Muncey, our general chair- man, and Bro. Palmer, our general secretary- treasurer, gave us a very interesting outline of the work being done. We hope to see an improvement shortly in bulletining and filling positions in accordance with the provisions of our schedule. A meeting will be called shortly at Portage, and we hope to see a good turnout, especially of the eight-hour trick men. Matters in regard to overtime and the bulletin clauses will probably be discussed. “Sum Gud Kid.” The other matter of the twelve to eighteen-hour day with a chance to make 50 cents, the brother referred to, has but a short time to live. Any brother doubting this should have been present Digitized by '

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870 The Railroad Telegrapher. at the meeting held in Scotia House, Port Mouton, on Sunday, March 13th, when the grave was dug for it The brothers who missed the meeting can never fully imagine what a jolly one it was. A. L. Gardner, Delegate Div. No. 71. The attendance was not very large, but, consider- ing the difficulty experienced in reaching the place of meeting and the fact that one brother had to pump forty-eight miles to get there and back home, and the other travel seven hours on the train and pump twenty-two miles, should prove that the O. R. T. is to these men what it should and would be to all those outside the fold. I would say: “Come along, Mr. Non, we want you,” but “Mr. Non” does not live in this South Shore atmosphere, as we have none, and might I suggest that if any of our Canadian roads has any “irredeemables,” that they place them in cold storage and ship them east. I venture to say after Bro. Smith and a few others got through with them they would be good fruit for the pluck- ing. The nearest to a curiosity we have is a worthy brother who would not go to the meeting because it was held on Sunday. Understand the chairman offered to hold a special meeting on the train before midnight Saturday, and then the question arose as to what to do with him after that, so persuasion was dropped. It’s good we have a Lord’s day alliance in Nova Scotia which prevents Sunday trains, else the company would be obliged to employ a special agent for Sunday work, or probably the brother doesn’t mind so long as he gels the coin. Bro. Barter is getting off for a month on ac- count of not being very well. As he has the flower of the flock as an assistant, it must be bard to part. Bro. Story is going after a three-month vaca- tion to visit his dad, D. A. Story, freight claim agent of the Government road, and a sojourner under foreign skies. Bro. MacLellan, retiring chairman, was pre- sented with a beautiful ring, emblem of the Order, as a memento of our early struggles. Bro. Bracket bid in “R,” Bro. Sinclair taking the position of clerk and telegrapher in the dis- patcher’s office. We hope he may convert our dispatchers; nothing like a try. That white but- ton he wears may help a lot. Bro. Merry bid in “BN,” and Miss Wynot was given the new position of assistant at “HO" re- cently created and never bulletined. Wonder if the dispatcher ever read articles 2 and 3 of the schedule, and, if so, what construction he puts on them? Bro. Copp, of “HB,” had his brother from Bay Verto, N. B., visiting him Easter. He only re- cently converted him to the O. R. T. The commercial men are going to roast Bro. Goodwin or Agent Rudolph at “BW,” the rail- way headquarters, for not being able to buy tickets for four nights a week. This is done to save giving Bro. G. a call of 25 cents. “Oh, you small potato.” Understand “Bro.” Smith, of “KR,” is going to join the Ladies’ Auxiliary after we win out W. C. McLin, Alternate Div. No. 71. on another schedule. The present pay looks too small for Amy. The I. R. C. boys had a revised schedule signed up in February, taking effect March 1st The Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 871 brother at the junction who works for the I. R. C., but is paid by this management, has a ten- hour day and $63 minimum. He must round up about $85 or $90 per month, which must look James Troy, Delegate Div. No. 76. big to our officials for a telegrapher. We con- gratulate the brother that his wages are not fig- ured like ours, viz., on the earnings of his station, as he has no receipts, I presume he would get our minimum of $25. He’s a lucky kid. The H. & S. W. can't control his pay as it can his work. As the present time sees a stiff fight between Lauriers, Rainbow and Niobe and Borgens, three proposed ships, I will sign myself, “Dreadnought.” Third District. Western Division — The story circulated some time ago that the Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific would decide on a location for a new union depot at Edmonton seems to have been without founda- tion. Port Arthur grain is moving pretty lively, but Duluth and Superior grain is still piling up, on account of congestion at the American terminals. The steam shovels are going to points on the lines under construction — pretty good signs of spring. Bro. Houston and gang have started to string wire from Peace River Jet., near Onoway, to thirty-two miles north of the “Icy Country." Changes in the linemen’s territory: Bro. Barnes from Chipman to Athabasca via Edmonton Jet., Edmonton to Stoney Plains, Edmonton to Cam- rose via Strathcona Jet., main batteries and loops at Edmonton, headquarters at Edmonton; Bro. Watts from Stettler Diamond to Vegreville, main line from Chipman to Lloydminster, all loops and telephones on this section, headquarters at Vegreville; Bro. Sullivan from Stettler Dia- mond south to end of steel, Warden to Rocky Mountain House, all loops, telephones and main batteries, headquarters at Stettler; Bro. Bladon main line west from St. Albert to end of steel and the Peace River branch from Onoway, head- quarters at St. Albert; Bro. Charlton from Lloyd- minster to Warman, North Battleford to Battle- ford, North Battleford to Edam, headquarters at North Battleford. Bro. A. Nelson, inspector of telegraphs at Ed- monton, is still bringing in some new members. Keeps him pretty busy looking after all his terri- tory. Bro. Stringer is still back in the woods doing the bear act for Bro. Houston — climbing, not hug- ging. We are longing for his return to the city as lineman. Bro. P. Morgan, Edmonton, is also getting quite a bunch of new members. We hope Phil will land Bro. Quick’s prize this year. Bros. Wilson and Cavanaugh, Vegreville, gave a very successful hop on the seventeenth. We understand it was the big event of the season. Understand Bro. J. J. Wilson, Clyde, who started in the real estate business, has already bought one subdivision. E. J. Thomas, Delegate Div. No. 76. We have not as yet received that long-promised remittance from Mr. Argo, agent at Delmas. We have another promise since January 1st. Expect he will go on the farm in about another week

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872 The Railroad Telegrapher. and forget all about It, but we will remember him next fall. The division is lined up with the exception of L. C. Matthews, Vegreville; R. Jarvis, Vonda, and L. F. Schneider, Delegate Div. No. 76. C. W. McKellar, Marshall, whom we expect to land shortly. Bro. R. J. Weiss, a new man from Division 54, relieved Mr. Stuart at Humboldt nights. Bro. O'Farrell relieved Mr. Dillihunt at War- man days. Mr. Davidson, nights there, will soon be Bro. Davidson. Bro. W. H. Smith, appointed agent at Rud- dell. Bro. Sherman is at Radison days, and Bro. T. Morgan nights. Bro. Harrington, first North Battleford, was off two days with grippe, and Bros. Shaw and Christmas doubled up. Bro. C. P. Hines, agent Maidstone, off ten days to Winnipeg, relieved by Bro. Healy, of Divi- sion 7. Mr. Rumball, Lashburn nights, relieved by Mr. Fizer, whom we expect soon to call “brother." Mr. McKellar has returned to Marshall, after a six-months trip south. Bro. H. J. Wilson, Vegreville days, while off renewing old acquaintances, was relieved by Bro. Mcrckel, of Division 7. Bro. C. B. Hicks transferred to Red Willow agency, Bro. Grieve to Morinville, and Bro. Beaton to Donalda. Mr. Nelson, chief dispatcher, was off several days with the grippe, but is back again with his usual smile. It is now Bro. Vanmcer, Vonda nights, and Bro. Bethune, Vermilion nights. We have requested all the brothers out on the line to send us notes, so we can have an inter- esting write-up. Send them right along. W'e have a solid bunch at Edmonton, and any of them would be pleased to take any news offered. “The Twins at ‘MO.* " Central of Georgia Ry. Southwestern Division — The general meeting in Macon was well attended and much interest manifested. These meetings, we understand, will be held every three months, and we earnestly hope the boys will con- tinue to come out, lots can be learned by attend- ing. The general secretary and treasurer is offering a nice bonus for the applications brought iff at these meetings, and each one should bring in at least one application. The grand secretary and treasurer is also offering a nice lot of prizes. Our general superintendent has called the gen- eral committee’s attention to the fact that a num- ber of agents’ names do not appear on the Honor Roll each month as they should. Hope the mem- bers will endeavor to render their reports in shape, so as not to have our attention called to this again, and make a better showing in the future. Your general committee is now trying to secure a revision of our agreement, and the membership should support it in every way. W. H. Coburn, Delegate Div. No. 76. Bro. Travis reports more members paying dues up to the present time than ever before. The Grand Convention convened in Baltimore, May 1.1th, and we expect good news from the brothers who attend, w'hen they return. Digitized by Uooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 873 ■ t i Only four nons on this division now. We hope they will soon be with us. Hope the boys will send dots, in order to have a write-up each month. Cert. iio. E. H. Webster, Delegate Div. Np. 76. Savannah Division — In order that we may improve the service and prevent censure by minor officials, I desire to call attention to the following complaint: Neglecting to promptly make reports of over freight and for- ward to correct destinations; failure to protect your agency with full exception on short and damage; promptness in rendering to claim agent report of refused and unclaimed freight, which has been on hand ten days; requiring, in every instance, receipts, showing date of all freight de- livered; having all shipping tickets, in every in- stance, signed up by shippers; rendering perfect reports. Some of these complaints have been occasioned owing to the new way of handling abstracts by the auditor of traffic. The agents were charged with these added abstracts, and not being furnished with originals, did not know of any changes in their accounts until notified by the auditor. Don’t lose interest in your work on that account, but take up the matter with your auditor under personal cover, and everything will work smoothly, greatly reducing your work as well as those handling it. Answer calls promptly, do not be absent without permission. Be neat in appearance, polite and obliging, and keep your office and waiting room clean and tidy. “Cleanli- ness is next to godliness.” Devote every minute of your time to the company, necessary to keep down complaints at your station, then the officials will see who it pays to employ. Bro. E. S. Youmans, Jr., of Nunez, is now with the Southern Ry. at Hiram, Ga. We were sorry to see old Elton leave. Bro. H. Mullis, at Pulaski, Ga., was relieved by Miss Eugenia Dixon, of Nunez, who filed her application at once. Bro. Mullis goes to second Meldrim, vice Mr. Briggs. Bro. P. O. Trapnell, of Metter, is relieving Bro. D. M. Rogers, who is serving on the general com- mittee. The only non on this division is B. C. Boat- right, first Tennille, Ga., who has a personal grudge against some one, but tells any one ask* ing if he is up-to-date, that he is, and on at M. & A. Jet. Bro. Moore, of Tybee depot, will soon be busy handing out the pasteboards for the Tybee Island summer travel. We hope to soon conclude our negotiations with the management. Fraternally yours, Cert. i. Macon Division — Bro. Travis relieved at Belt Line Jet. by J. A. Ansley, extra, and Bro. C. H. Livsey, general chairman, at East Point, by Bro. Paul Woodall, while they are serving on the general committee which convened in Savannah, April 7th, for a revision of rules and wage scale. It is hard to find a man on the line now who has no card in his pocket. F. W. Tiedka, Delegate Div. No. 76. Bro. Young, at Machen, is improving from the effects of his recent painful accident. We hope for his speedy recovery. Chief Dispatcher Mercer has been promoted to trainmaster of this division, succeeded by First Digitized by Google,

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874 The Railroad Telegrapher. Trick Dispatcher Horton; Bro. Starke, relay job, bidding in third trick dispatcher. We are glad to see the boys at Macon Jet. up- to-date again. Div. Cor. R. A. Moran, Delegate Div. No. 76. Chattanooga Division — The boys on this division are llned-up almost solid. Our secretary and treasurer, Bro. Travis, is suffering with nose trouble, due to the smoke, perhaps, that he inhaled while with the general committee in Savannah. He says if Savannah had a smoke ordinance, as Atlanta has, that Bro. Rogers would have been arrested as soon as he hit the town with that “French Briar” of his. Bro. Bledsoe, while serving on the general com- mittee at Savannah, was relieved at Lafayette by W. A. King. Cert. 65. Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Ry. Our revised schedule has been put up to Super- intendent Warner, and we hope to soon be work- ing under it. The boys have lined-up fine lately. It’s now Bro. Floyd Smalley, at Good Hope, and Bro. S. H. Mowery, at Jeffersonville, has rejoined. It’s also Bros. Giberson, Lemmon and Acles, at Bainbridge, and Bro. Clay Matthews, at Greenfield, now. Bro. Dale Murray, Good Hope, underwent a successful operation at Columbus Hospital, and is taking a rest before resuming the agency there. We are glad to see him back again. Our local chairman visited “ye scribe” recently. Come again. It certainly is very encouraging to our com- mittee to see so many of the boys getting into line again, and it is hoped that the good work will go on. This is the only way in which we can hope to better our condition. Now that we arc about to get a good revision of our schedule, although we may not get all that we ask for, let us all stick together and not let it drop like we have heretofore. Let us make our officials feel that it pays to recognize our organization by giv- ing them the best service possible. I think it would be an excellent idea if we could arrange for a meeting once in awhile, so as to keep the boys acquainted with each other, and to exchange ideas. I believe it would be a benefit to all of us. Let us arrange to do this in the near future. Every one who knows of any changes or any- thing that would be of general interest, send it in for the next write-up. Your correspondent is not in a position to hear of all them. Sorry I did not receive any items from the Northern Division this month. “HM,” Cert. 9. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. First Division — Business is very quiet. Bro. J. G. Gordon, of the Denver general office, has returned from a trip East. H. A. Stimson, Delegate Div. No. 76. Bro. O. C. Hoffman is back on second Husted, Mr. Honnold returning there as agent. G. W. Close, an old-timer, relieved Bro. Happy at Wigwam, while he was off on account of the sickness and death of his infant daughter.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 875 BrO. F. J. Rogers, first Eden, on sick list for short time, but is back on the job. Our genial secretary, Bro. Roberts, of Minne- qua, is getting ready for the long trip to Balti- more, as delegate to the convention. L. R. Ness, Delegate Div. No. 76. Bro. F. A. Chalk has taken the cashiership at Walsenburg, a well deserved promotion. Walsen- burg telegraph job is open to some good man now. • Cert. 41. Second District — The March Telegrapher contained a good write-up of the Colorado Lines First Division. There is no reason why this district can not have a good write-up also. We have no regular cor- respondent since Bro. Ericksen left, and Bro. Aldridge is doing what he can, until some one is appointed. Bro. Dittbrenner relieved Mr. Thigpen on third Parkdale, who went to “DN” second, extra. Bro. Schloft, Canon City, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Gee- patric. Bro. Sam L. Rohr, Portland third, knows how to repair the signals, but has to lay off a few days from the effects. Div. Cor. Green River Division, Utah Lines — It is with the deepest regret that we hear the news flashed over the line today (April 16th) of the death of our beloved Bro. R. B. Marks, at 11:30 a. m., of heart failure, acting agent at Thompsons, Utah, for several years. We all ex- tend to the bereaved relatives and friends our deepest fraternal sympathy in their sad bereave- ment. Bro. Rounds is on vacation, relieved by Mr. McMullin, and he by Mr. Willison; Mr. Lessing is also on vacation, relieved by Mr. Hall, who re- lieved J. A. Golden, at Mack, while on a trip up the Uintah. Mr. Willison and Mr. Hall are both new men. The latter has not done any railroad work for nine years. Both will be with us in the near future. Bro. Johnson and our new Bro. Thurmond have changed places. There have been a few other changes along the line which I have been unable to get. Read my announcement in the April number, and send all items you may have for Green River Division to Ruby. Div. Cor., Cert. 406. Green River Division, Utah Lines East — Bro. Clark has returned from Indiana, where he was called on account of his father's illness, and is now working on reports in Chief O’Laugh- lin’s office. Bro. O. M. Walk is on first Helper. Bro. De- Lcago, from Tucker, passed through there on his way back East. Mr. Brady bid in second there. Mr. Bacon, from the chief’s office, relieved B. D. Hatch, Green River agency, resigned. Mr. Craig was called “Bro.” in a recent write-up. This is an error. He is not up-to-date. The same correction must be made in regard to Mr. Grubbs. R. B. Boyington, Delegate Div. No. 76. Bro. C. J. Johnson, from Westwater nights, is on third Mounds, vice Bro. Golden, who relieved G. L. Hall, at Mack, who went to Price and later to Cisco. Digitized by

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876 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Brown was relieved at Green River, three days, by Mr. Williamson, a new man from San Francisco, now working at Cisco. Work trains have been put on east of Green River, and ballasting is in full swing, making it interesting for the operators on the east end. has been about eleven different men there in a month. Bro. Woods resigned at Mapleton, relieved by Mr. Jones, a new man, pending bulletin. * “Q,” Cert. 621. E. A. POPELAR, Alternate Div. No. 76. Dispatcher Ludwig is on two weeks’ vacation, visiting sunny California and Long Beach, accom- panied by his wife and children; relieved by Con- ductor E. W. Little. Dispatcher G. W. Turner took a short trip to Denver and other large cities. Mr. Flesher, from the K. C. S., worked three days at Helper, dispatching, and then landed a trick at Grand Jet., vice Mr. Thomas, resigned, going to the C. G. W. Spanish Fork agency up for bids. Hope some brother lands it. Bro. Fisher, Woodside third, on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Crowsert. Get after the nons at Cisco, Price and Green River, boys; don’t give them any rest till they come across; also the three new men at Narrows. Superintendent Slattery, who has been around Thompsons and Cisco recently, overseeing the ballasting of track there, is now in Salt Lake, forming a new time card. We have been missing his daily greeting. “Boomers” will probably be here as usual with the warm weather. Don’t forget the old mptto, boys, no favors around Helper office to those with- out a card. Mr. Craig is on second Helper now, vice Bro. Walk, and Mr. Patton on Kyunc third. There Bessemer & Lake Erie R. R. I wish to thank the brothers for the support and encouragement given me while acting general chairman during the past two years. I took the course, in my judgment, for the best interest of all concerned, and I done it with a will, notwith- standing the few who were prone to knock and keep away from the meetings, not one of which I missed during my term as general chairman, which showed that I had the welfare of the members at heart, and I feel that I leave this office with ray work well done, and ony hope that my successor will have the support he deserves during his term. I want to say that I was received by the officials with courtesy and consideration, and leave my work as a committeman with their good will and respect. I wish my successor the best that is going, but remember he must have the support of the mem- bership to make his task a pleasant one and accom- plish results for your interest. Yours as ever, in S. O. & D., Richard A. Buzza. * ' J. G. Johnson, Alternate Div. No. 76. The election of officers for the next two years resulted as follows: General chairman, Bro. F. N. Williams; Bro. C. V. Patton, representative for the agents, clerk-telegraphers, and Bro. W. B. Digitized by kjooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 877 Risley, secretary and treasurer, making a committee of three to represent the telegraphers and agents end of it Heretofore the committee has been composed of six, making an extra expense on committee work, and quite unnecessary to bring the same results. R. L. Herrick, Alternate Div. No. 76. As it sfands now, one man represents the O. S. telegrapher, and one the agents and clerk-teleg- raphers, the secretary and treasurer acting as third man on the committee. This suggestion was brought before the meeting by General Chairman Buzza, put to a vote and carried. I think that this will work out for the interest of all con- cerned. Bro. Duffy was elected representative to the convention, and Bro. Bartoo as alternate. Bro. Manross went for the speckeled beauties in the wilds of Crawford County; he did not have very good luck. Bro. Hicks, wife and daughter took in the inauguration ceremonies at Washington.. Bro. Hoover had the misfortune to lose both his mother and father by death, in less than a week. He is back at the old stand again. Bro. Kiser, French Creek, is now nicely lo- cated near his work, enjoying farm life with his wife and little daughter, Esther. Meadville was visited as well as other towns in Penna. with the high water, but not so bad as some of the towns in Ohio. 1183 South Water St., where ye correspondent lives, was rightly named. The water came by the house, down the pavement like a mill race, and a boat was a very good thing to have around if you wished to leave the house, as the water was three feet deep. We regret to learn that our newly elected gen- eral chairman, Bro. Williams, has been very sick, but glad to know that he is on the mend. Our new schedule pleased nearly every one with the substantial raises the offices received. The only dissatisfied ones were those who should have had the least to say. We have as good a schedule as our neighboring roads. Former General Chairman Buzza was marooned at Dicksonburg, on account of the flood at Mead- ville, as no trains were run on the M. C. L. & L. branch for several days, and no trolleys between Meadville and Harmonsburg. The land slide at French Creek, where Bro. Buzza holds forth, re- quired the efforts of the work train for about a week, with the whirley to clean the mud and quick sand off the tracks. Bro. Chas. W. Smith, who was at French Creek extra during the flood, was unable to get home to get anything to eat until he was nearly starved. Mr. Callahan is back on Lynces Jet. first. We hope he will get a card soon. Bro. Walling, his relief is back on second there. Bro. B. B. Gehr is buying sole leather, so he will have enough to last for that walk between “XA” tower and Jolly’s Cut. Barney is. back on “NA” tower third, another one who needs a card. Remember, “No card, no favors.” J. N. Williams, Alternate Div. No. 80. Bro. Fred Sahm, who relieved Mr. Staley, while the latter was trying the insurance busi- ness, is back again at his old job. W. F. Strong, who relieved Bro. Sahm, on his vacation, has returned to “XG” tower. Bro. Smith Digitized by

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878 The Railroad Telegrapher. went from French Creek to third “XG” tower, and Bro. Ross .Williams is back on first there. Bro. H. C. Herrick’s brother-in-law and family were nearly washed away during the flood. Their F. B. Rosa, Delegate Div. No. 8x. To the Non- Members: Do you want better working conditions and a living wage salary? Don't you see the future that awaits you if you do not unite yourself with the organization that represents you, and what great things are in store for you if you will carry an up-to-date card? Look around and see what organized labor has accomplished the past few years. The only way to better the working conditions of today is to have a solid organization, and the way to get it is to have a card. Every non should join for his own benefit as well as ours in perfecting the organization. The man ( ?) who says, “I am going to wait and see what the committee docs before I do any- thing,” should think what would be the condi- tions today if wc had done that way. The man who says the O. R. T. never did anything for him and flatly refuses to contribute his part in joining the Order, should also refuse to accept any in- crease in salary, never think of sending in over- time slips, insist on working twelve hours a day instead of eight or nine, and walk several miles or so with the switch lamps, as well as do numer- ous other things which the O. R. T. boys have relieved him of. The nons on this division who “pretend to be blind to unionism — which is only a stall to avoid taking membership — show a selfishness of which they should be heartily ashamed. house in Miamisburg, Ohio, had seven feet of mud and water in it, after the water receded. Brooks has resumed on third “RX,” Albion, and Mr. Butler relieved Mr. Bement, resigned, in “A” office there. Bro. Herrick is getting some new improvements at Platea station. Thanks to Bro. McGuire for the items he sent in, and hope the other brothers will get interested and do likewise. Ceit. 155. Southern Pacific Ry. To the Members of Salt Lake Division: The proposition for revision of our present schedule has been presented to the management, who has promised to give the committee an answer as soon as possible. The success we meet with depends largely on the strength we can show. Every member should make it his duty to induce those outside who would be a credit to the Order to join at once, and give the committee solid backing. We have the best committee in exist- ence and should back it up to the end. It is only natural that we should be anxious, but we must not become impatient. Matters of this kind can not be rushed, and where thousands of dol- lars are involved we must be prepared to make haste slowly, and now that the machine has been started to grind out a new schedule, we must have patience and support our committee to the limit. It is putting forth its best efforts for a speedy and satisfactory settlement. E. B. Mohton, Delegate Div. No. 83. Help pay for what you get; that is all we ask of you, and you can not do it by remaining a non and taking all that so generously comes your way. Don’t be a stumbling block to others and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. fight against the men who arc putting money in your pocket every day. The members want the schedule revised. Are you going to hinder or help? F. J. Crozier, Alternate Div. No. 83. Come, show your manhood, be a man among men and unite with us. “Right will win though many be against us.” I desire the members to consider this an official notice of dues for the term commencing July 1, 1913. and hope every brother and sister will be in possession of his or her card by the first day of July. The amount of dues on this division for the ensuing term is $6.00. Let us pay up promptly and assist our committee. The results it will ob- tain depend entirely on the support rendered by the membership. If there is a non or a delinquent member work- ing with or near you, get him; there is no time like the present. It is as much your duty to secure new members as it is to pay your dues; self-interest suggests it, and loyalty to the Order demands it. Every non retards our progress, and it is important that we eliminate them as fast as possible. Individual effort means a solid front, which we can have if we work faithfully. Don’t put it off for tomorrow. Keep me advised of the nons’ locations, and when one comes to work in your office, drop me a line, giving his or her name. This will enable me to keep constantly in touch with them and will greatly assist me in securing their applications. We treat the nons too good. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Don’t be afraid of hurting their feelings. I hope each member will do his or her part by sending me the application of at least one non 879 between now and July 1st. Also be particular to pay up promptly yourself, in order that your new card may reach you before July 1st. You should remit three or four weeks in advance, as there is always more or less delay at the beginning of a term, on account of the heavy work in the office of the G. S. & T. No argument is as effective for a committee as an up-to-date card in the possession of the man or woman who wants better conditions. Very little additional argument is necessary. An up- to-date card speaks for the members at all times. The new seniority list for January 1, 1913. has been received from the superintendent’s office and the required number of copies made and for- warded to each station. Anyone not receiving a copy, please notify me, and I will gladly forward another. Nc notes received from the west end this month. Boys, send anything and everything you can to our local correspondent, C. E. Kalb, at Clark, Nevada, before the fifteenth of each month. We want a nice write-up in the journal every month, and must have your assistance. The rates to join the fraternal department for May is $6.50; June, $5.50. Fees for certificate of membership in the mutual benefit department is $1.00. J. S. Darby, Delegate Div. No. 88. Assessments are: $300 (series A), $2.40 per year, 20 cents per month; $500 (series B), $3.60 per year, 30 cents per month; $1,000 (scries C), $7.20 per year, 60 cents per month, which is paid until the applicant is accepted. Digitized by Google

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880 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. H. B. Henderson, from Division 40, is relieving Bro. W. W. Brownson, Jr., Lucin third, while looking after personal interests there. Bro. Puryear bid in Lucin agency, vice Bro. Morris to Carlin second. L. J. Ross, Delegate Div. No. 89. Bro. Matson relieved Bro. Osborne, third Pro- montory Point, relieving E. H. Gibson, third Le- may, resigned. It is now Bro. H. H. Hoover, Jr., on second Lemay. Let’s hope we can land J. B. Barnes, acting agent at Lcinay. Nevada Northern Ry. — A parlor car is now being used daily on pas- senger trains, said by experienced travelers to be as fine as any in the United States. D. S. Morgan, our highly accomplished chief dispatcher, handles the numerous trains and other business with an ease which proclaims him as one of the best. F. W. Lyon, second trick dispatcher, a “prince of good fellows,” justifies every day the confidence of his superiors in promoting him from the East Ely telegraph and ticket job. H. \V. Edwards, an “old-timer,” one of the land-marks of this section of Nevada, is at "Q,” and Bro. W. G. Hull is on second Ely. Bro. F. E. Kent, the old reliable assistant agent, handles the work at McGill with Mr. Hollings- worth. C. A. Nickels, a veteran on this line, is at Cherry Creek. J. E. Green, an old-timer, is the first-class agent at Currie. Bro. B. H. Kling is agent at Shafter, E. F. Coady on second and P. G. Murphy on third. A. L. Johnson is at Copper Flat, and S. S. Bigger at East Ely. J. J. Brennan, Local Chairman, Cobre, Nev. Tucson Division — Bro. J. C. High, on fourth Yuma temporarily, has returned to Stockton Division, his leave of absence being up. It’s now Bro. Bouck, at Aztec, who recently bid in Aztec agency; also Bro. R. E. Badger, on third Casa Grande, and Bro. E. L. Cummings, on second Estrella. Bro. J. F. Hoover has been reinstated, and Bro. E. A. Tann, second Cambray, has been transferred from Division No. 6. Dispatcher Howard, off a few days, was re- lieved by Dispatcher Fuller. Bro. G. C. Kelber, one of our “boosters,” bid in Gila agency. W. E. Baxter, third Gila, will be with us shortly. Bro. L. E. Holmes and R. J. Bachman are visit- ing “Frisco." The general committee is expecting word from the management any day now, relative to the new schedule conference. Bro. H. H. Isaard passed over the division re- cently en route to New Orleans. F. S. Rawlins, superintendent of telegraph, on a tour of inspection was a March visitor at Tuc- son. W. A. Bowden, from Gila, is the new arrival at “UN." Mr. Acre, Night Chief Dispatcher Cassidy’s clerk, is now in the superintendent’s office at Tucson. J. H. McDermott, Delegate Div. No. 89. Bro. Joseph Thomas Mack has returned to the general office. The “UN” brothers were very sorry 1o lose him. He was relieved by Bro. “Stevey” Flynn, relieved by Bro. Taylor, on h*8 Digitized by kjoosle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 881 return from a visit to the Coast, and is now at “CO,” Adams Hotel, at Phoenix. Bros. Stanley, manager; Taylor, Eva and But- ler now comprise the day crew in “UN,” with Mr. H. G. Ford, Alternate Div. No. 89. Bowden on fifth, early nights, and Bro. Eiser on the sixth, late night trick. Bro. W. R. Bell is relieving Bro. Shreve on first Maricopa, who is relieving the agent there. “O.” Los Angeles Division — T. W. McKinley, second trick dispatcher, has returned, relieving Mr. Elliott, who has been re- lieving the dispatchers while taking their turns off. J. B. Stewart and J. A. Walker, first and second trick dispatchers on the desert end, have exchanged tricks temporarily. The telegrapher at Monte has been taken off, adding this work to the agent’s duties, heavy fruit traffic being over. Bro. C. W. Runge, agent El Centro, is on an extended leave, relieved by Bro. S. F. Willard. Bro. O. Dumm, now at Stryker, Mont., is im- proving and hopes to return to California soon. Bro. L. P. Hockett has taken his assignment at Ontario, relieving A. J. Russell. S. E. Cannon relieved Bro. R. H. Hobgood, and Bro. J. H. Davis relieved Bro. A. L. Johnson, telegraphers Imperial Jet., while off taking de- grees in masonry. Later Mr. Cannon relieved Bro. W. J. Flynn, first Oxnard, who relieved Bro. M. C. Kennady, third Beaumont, relieving Bro. C. E. Kindig at Palm Springs agency, relieving Bro. H. L. Earl, Saugus second, who relieved Bro. E. L. Geluricks on Beaumont second, relieving C. P. English, manager “NG,” Los Angeles. T. A. Day, night chief “DS,” Los Angeles, on thirty days’ leave, relieved by Mr. Marsh. Bro. R. N. Bunker, second Iris, off several days to Los Angeles, on account sickness, relieved by Bro. H. J. Morse, later by Bro. Leroy Haley, who also relieved Bro. O’Connell, Iris first, a few days. Bro. C. P. McCluen, third Indio, off a few days on account sickness, relieved by Bro. Morse, who later resigned. C. S. Sexton relieved on third Ventura by G. Crowley, who later relieved Bro. P. G. Murphy, Burbank, resigned. Bro. Frank Clements, agent Salton, has re- turned from his ranch, relieved by J. H. Davis. Bro. E. L. Hirst, who relieved Bro. D. II. McCormick, second Fernando, a few days, later relieved Bro. C. C. Woodruff, Redlands Jet. third, resigned. Bro. Willard relieved A. W. Grizzle, agent Bur- bank, assigned cashier Imperial. Bro. W. B. Duncan, agent Chino, off a few days, relieved by Bro. L. M. Holman. Bro. A. H. Mastin, from Saugus, who relieved Bro. E. L. Dort, agent Glamis, later relieved Bro. C. C. Dickinson, River Station, on account sick- ness. Bro. R. E. Loomis, who relieved Bro. Nichols, agent El Casco, a few days, later relieved Bro. Paul Walter a few days. A. J. Shimanek, Alternate Div. No. 91. Bro. C. G. White relieved Bro. R. E. Loomis, third Pomona. Bro. E. C. Fuller, first there, re- signed, relieved by Silas Cannon. Bro. J. E. Sloan, agent Oxnard, is in San Francisco Hospital. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 882 M. H. Goodlandcr, from O. S. L. extra, re- lieved Bro. M. L. Wurm, at Carpenteria, when he went to Owensmouth agency. Rates to join are: May, $6.50; June, $5.50; July, $10.50, which includes initiation fee of $3.50 F. J. McGraw, Delegate Div. No. 92. to the Fraternal Department, and $1 to the Mutual Benefit Department, and dues to the end of the current term at $1 per month. Insurance rates, which are not to be paid until application is ac- cepted, arc: On $300, Series A, $2.40 per year; on $500, Series B, $3.60 per year, and on $1,000, Series C, $7.20 per year. I heartily appreciate your support as representa- tive to the ninth biennial and nineteenth regular session of the Grand Division, at Baltimore, Md., in May, and assure you 1 will make every effort possible to further the interest of the Los Angeles Division, and while I continue to act as local chairman, will do my utmost to settle grievances promptly and continue to organize the telegraphers. It is important that you keep me advised of new men coming to this division. If members, give me their certificate and division numbers, and date dues are paid to, so we can arrange their transfer to Division No. 53. New men who are nons will promptly receive an invitation to join. Yours fraternally, Ed. Mulvihill. Coast Division — Spring is here with its fruits, flowers, base ball and “Oh ho Hum” spring fever. Prospects arc good for a bumper crop, but we need rain. The first large shipment of strawberries for the season went out of here April nth. There is a very large acreage grown in this section. Bro. Werner is chief reporter this month. Bro. Evans, second San Luis Obispo, called on us recently, after looking over his ranch near Watsonville. He was relieved by Bro. Pittman, of Gaviota. Bro. Jim Doig, relieved Bro. H. M. Frye, Salinas agency, who relieved Bro. P. F. Werner on first there. Bro. Joe Ve Verka, first Paso Robles, writes that “PR” is solid, thanks to the good missionary work of he and Bro. Hathaway, and it is now Bro. H. L. Parke, nights there. It is also Bro. Roy O’Neel, on Gilroy third, now. Bro. V. J. Lovelace, of Oceano, off on sixty days’ leave, stopped over at Paso Robles on his way to Nebraska, to stock up his ranch with Hereford cattle and Kentucky horses. Bro. A. D. Spencer, “YD,” San Jose, resigned, relieved by Bro. J. M. Day, has gone to the wire- less instead of back East as previously reported, and is now on the steamer “State of California,” out of San Francisco every Thursday. Bro. F. R. Wallace, second Redwood City, has resigned and gone back to Texas, relieved by Bro. D. R. Sullivan. E. A. McClusky, second San Francisco, “MS,” while cranking his auto recently sprained his wrist. Bro. P. F. Werner who relieved him a W. H. Morrison, Delegate Div. No. 93. few days, later relieved Mr. Simpson, Salinas second, on vacation. Bro. Parke, relieved by P. H. Stuart on Lom- poc assistant agency, pending bulletin, went to Paso Robles, assigned. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 883 G. C. Grove, third “MS,” San Francisco, has gone back to Denver to get married, relieved by Ex-Bro. G. R. Smith, a new man from the East, and he later by J. L. Emery. Mr. Grove should C. A. Mulhall, Delegate Div. No. 93. now seek the protection that the O. R. T. throws around our loved ones. General Chairman Cowgill has had two success- ful operations performed, and we are glad to learn from Bro. Ward, who recently called on him at the hospital, that he is now able to be up and walk around a little. C. B. Vodica, who relieved Bro. Cowgill temporarily, was later relieved by C. W. Fuller, and is now relieving Bro. G. W. Stevenson, at Fulton, who has gone to his ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Boys, give me a hand in this reporting business. I will surely appreciate it. Fraternally, “HS,” Cert. 1558. San Joaquin Division — Cameron, Cal., April 9, 1913- Members San Joaquin Division: I have been appointed to succeed Bro. Mallachowitz, who re- signed as local chairman of this district. He has done great work in the two years that he has handed the job, and we are all sorry to lose him. But his successor will try with all his might to keep the ball rolling, and asks the co-operation of all the boys in making this district solid. When a new man comes to your station or the station next to you, if he holds an up-to-date in another division, notify me of his certificate and division number in order that we may have him transferred to Division No. 53. If he has no card, find out how he is fixed for coming into the Order, get a promise from him if nothing better, and send me his name and address, that I may forward to him the necessary papers. Keep up the good work, brothers, we will be able to retain and even better the good conditions we now have. All social and financial enterprises better them- selves, by not letting a single opportunity pass without taking advantage of it. We are advancing as is seen by the numerous new and revised schedules all over the country, and hope soon to have a revised schedule here. Pay your dues early, brothers, and have the new card before the old one expires. The non-members coming to work with us are joining as fast as they are approached. Look after the new men in your vicinity, brothers, and it will be greatly appreciated. We want a write-up in the journal every month, and I want every brother to send me items, so they will reach me not later than the 15th of the month. In your items, be sure and state whether brother or mister. At the Caliente meeting, on April 6th, several subjects of interest were brought up and dis- cussed, and the brothers present had a good, sociable time. We are going to have meetings each month, somewhere on the division, of which G. E. Chance, Delegate Div. No. 93. you will be notified well beforehand, and we want every brother to attend who can possibly get away. Bro. Haines, of the D. & R. G., is now agent at Farmersville. Fraternally yours. W. E. Blume, Local Chairman. Digitized by

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884 The Railroad Telegrapher. Lines in Oregon — Business on this division is good and everyone is doing his part to keep trains moving on schedule time. The car job at Roseburg has been discon- tinued, and Bro. Ray Grate went on the extra Wesley Stone, Delegate Div. No. 93. list instead of displacing the youngest assigned man. The cars will be handled from the Port- land office. The brothers who have not yet paid their dues for the term ending June 30th should do so at once and not allow themselves to become delinquent and jeopardize the protection of their M. B. D. bene- ficiaries. Try to line up the non-members you work with. Call on the local chairman for appli- cation blanks and any assistance needed. There are only a few of them left and they must be induced to join and help us to secure better working conditions, which would benefit them as well as those who help. Recently I heard a non say to the dispatcher: “Put down five hours’ Sunday overtime.” lie is drawing $5 a month for this, and then has the effrontery to say that “the O. R. T. does us no good,” although knowing as well as we do that this concession was gained for us by our organi- zation. Let’s line these men up, brothers. They should help pay the freight. Bro. L. 13. Deens, relieved by W. L. Byrd, is now at Salem. Bro. T. A. May is back after a month’s vaca- tion. Bro. R. II. Tyson, from Halsey, relieved Bro. H. A. Morse at Springfield, who bid in Enright. Bro. F. E. Dinens, third Oregon City, relieved Bro. S. L. Smith, who relieved Bro. Heyser at Newberg. Bro. H. F. Rice and wife were recent Wash- ington visitors. Bro. F. W. Cantrell relieved Dispatcher Tay- lor a few days, whose father was sick. W. J. Mahoney, first Grants Pass, was relieved by Mr. Summers, Mr. Nelson taking second and Bro. Brunkin third. Work trains are thick on the West Side and Yamhill Divisions, electrifying both lines. Boys on the west side are wondering what road they will be working for after the P. E. & E. takes possession. G. W. James, agent Newberg, is trying to land the post office at that place. Bro. Keyser, from the O. E., is telegraphing at Newberg. Bro. S. F. Carr is relieving I. N. Woods, agent Dallas, on vacation, and Bro. C. R. Sawtree is doing the wire work. Bro. Prime, at Monmouth, is to have a new depot. The railroad commissioners have ordered one put up by May 20th. S. K. Hill, Independence, is relieving on the main line and P. R. & N. The new bridge across the Williamettc River at Salem was finished, and trains commenced running over it March 8th. The people on the west side can now get to the State capitol. “No card, no favors” for the men who says he won’t get an up-to-date unless we get him a raise in our new schedule. R. R. Green, Delegate Div. No. 93. Boys, help the correspondent, so we can have a good write-up from the Oregon Lines in our journal each month. “RS,” Div. Cor., Cert. *467. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 885 Louisiana Lines Division — Many agents are resigning and their places are being filled by relieving regular assigned men, relieved by new men or closing less important offices a few days. W. E. Daugherty, Delegate Div. No. 93. A telegrapher was dismissed recently for fail- ing to deliver a train order, causing trains to meet between stations. Boys, be sure that you deliver every order to the right train, or you may cause the loss of many lives. Also see that you have the necessary hand signals on hand in good condition, as per the chief’s recent circular. Trains No. 3 and 4 have been discontinued be- tween Morgan City and LaFayette. Motor cars will probably be put on shortly to take care of the passenger business between these two points. Large crowds took in the excursion to New Orleans on Easter Sunday, and to Franklin and Houma the following Sundays. . Two telegraphers from Edgerly have been moved to Vinton, making “VN" a day-and-night office and “KN” a day office. Sulphur has also been made a day-and-night office, and another telegrapher has been added to the Iowa force; hours, 5 p. m. to 3 a. m. All ten-hour men are entitled to an hour otf for meals. Be sure you get yours,* or get that one hour overtime and then get an hour off, be- cause you can not work more than nine hours. The “ham factory” at LaFayette will soon turn out a few fresh “hams,” some wireless. Boys, see how many of you can make 100 per cent on the book of rules. General Superintendent Sheridan paid C. Tleth- erwick, agent Baldwin, a visit recently, and then took a trip down the branch to see the salt mines. F. VV. Strange is the new dispatcher in “FY” on second L. W. . Only a few responded to my request to send in items for the journal. You will have to send in some news, as I can not get it all. One item from each one would enable us to have a good write-up each month. P. F. O’Donnel, traveling conductor for awhile, is back as conductor on the local freight, 55 and 56. E. M. Chapman is now on Abbeviile days, J. C. Hampton on second Bowie, and George Fanguy on third Morgan City. VV. Walker, second Mor- gan City, was on the sick list several weeks. D. L. Caffery, agent Lake Charles, has resigned, relieved by VV. L. Stark. T. F. Bates, third Boutte, has also resigned. The 'mosquitoes got too friendly with him. He relieved C. M. Kil- patrick there, who bid in Chencyville third. O. P. Brupbacher, third Bowie, off a few days sick, was relieved by VV. Walthers. N. C. Frier is now agent West Lake, vice I. E. Jones, and VV. H. Wilkinson is agent Washing- ton, vice G. H. Hanley. C. O. Roome is on second Algiers, with Mose- ley on third and Chapman on first. E. D. Stakemiller, over here during the high water, is now with the T. & N. O. on Echo second. Live up to our motto: “No card, nix on the favors.” J. VV. Miller, Delegate Div. No. 93. VV . A. Walthers is now at Duson nights. C. Dejean is on second Des Alleinands and A. Davis on third, both pending arrival of assigned men. A meeting of Teche Court, No. 31, Tribe of Ben Ilur, Franklin, La., was held on Wednesday

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886 { The Railroad Telegrapher. night, April 16th, by Organizer F. X. Meyers, a former dispatcher and ex-chief dispatcher. Among the railroad men present were Agent A. H. Feske, L. Sterling and C. A. Landen, clerks; W. E. C J. Walker, Delegate Div. No. 93. Chase and H. L. Feske, telegraphers; J. M. King, section foreman; S. A. Johnson, express agent, and A. Black, express driveT. Mr. Meyers has organized a good many courts along the lines of the S. P. Let us do our best to get all the nons and delinquents on this division into our trust- worthy Order — the O. R. T. “FS,” Cert. 2179. G. H. & S. A.f Victoria Division — During a high wind one morning recently a box car at Placed, without waiting for the for- mality of a clearance card, dodged out of the side track when nobody was looking and started for Victoria. They were waiting for her there when she got in. The telegrapher-clerk position recently created at Nixon was bid in by C. D. Puckett, cashier at Beeville. He lost no time in qualifying to wear the emblem of the Order, and we now welcome him as Bro. Puckett. His example might well be followed by those who for years have been halting between two opinions, but wisdom is justified of her children. While I may be able to keep tab on what occurs this side of Victoria, I hope you will not leave it to me altogether to get the news, but when there are any changes at your stations that you will drop me a note at Ganado, so that we may have a write-up every month. A. A. Morgan. Northern Pacific Ry. Superior Division — NOTICE. Brothers N. P. System — Greetings. I wish to an- nounce that I am a candidate for election to membership on the board of managers of the N. P. Beneficial Association, representing the station employes at the coming election, to be held June 15th. I will appreciate any support you extend to me, and, if elected, will assure you that our interests will be looked after to the best of my ability. Yours, S. O. and D.t D. C. Gray, Asst. Local Chairman, L. S. Division, Cert. 343. St. Paul Division — Bro. G. H. Blachhurst, second Philbrook, who relieved C. C. Berg, second Elk River, resigned, later relieved Roy Walters, second Big Lake, for several days, and was relieved at Elk River by Mr. Peterson, a non from the L. S. Division. Bros. Miller and Ayers, of Royalton and Lin- coln, were in Little Falls on business during April. We will be glad to have them call again. Dispatcher Digby, second trick, has gone to Mandan as C. T. D., relieved by Extra Dispatcher Mero, relieved on third “MS” by Benson, he on first “MS” by Futcher, relieved on second “MS” J. H. Welu, Delegate Div. No. 93. by W. A. Allen, who worked there several years ago. A. W. Archtander, who relieved some of the boys while they went to Minneapolis to be re- examined on colors, eyesight and hearing, is now relieving one of the boys at White Bear, and is Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 887 to relieve the writer while attending the Balti- more convention and making a little visit at his home town down in “old Missouri.’' At a station or two agents allow their helpers to perform regular telegraph duties. This should E. W. Hill, Delegate Div. No. 93. be discontinued. The company does not furnish these helpers for that purpose. Thanks to Bro. Skellenger for the notes. Fraternally, Clyde Bartee, L. C. Relay Division — When one takes a life contract to pay for pie for the other fellow to eat, one has a right to expect that the other will some day arise in his manhood and realize he’s accepting monthly that which comes from the efforts of others, which he really has no more right to than an entire out- sider. To accept it month after month and make no effort to pay even for the baking, puts him in the same position as the old-time “hobo” teleg- rapher who thought the rest owed him a living. We refuse to feed the “hobo” now, but go on getting schedules and providing for the non as we do for ourselves. Without this the non would be getting the same wages as he did years ago. We arc glad the management has commenced to bring men in off the road to relay jobs, and as all the good men on the line have cards, it is only a question of time until we are solid and composed of the best men on the road, as a man must have a card, be a good telegrapher and a decent fellow or he won’t get the recommendation of the telegraphers he works with. Bro. E. M. Dormer, from Billings, is now in the relay office here. Mr. Malloy, here the second time since 1908, will soon be with us. It is rumored that our assistant superintendent, E. E. Dildine, is going to Tacoma as superintend ent of telegraph of the west end. Good luck to him; it’s our loss. “Still Oggifohnan.” Dakota Division — “Make Dakota Division solid by June” is our motto, and “Each member do his part” is the motto for the entire Order. If each brother will get the non working with or near him, we will make out motto a reality and every eligible will have an up-to-date when our general committee confers with the N. P. general management in St. Paul on June 3d. I sincerely hope that we can show the Dakota Division solid to a man, thereby greatly aiding in our demands. Bro. S. E. Colby is relieving Christ Bettger, agent Hazleton, on six months’ leave for his health. Three tricks installed at Driscoll, April 10th. C. N. Hendricks, first; Bro. C. B. Stewart, sec- ond; A. C. Conover, third. Bro. G. L. Berguist, from the Fargo Division, relieved F. H. McCready, agent Tappen. Bro. D. C. Baker, of McClusky, on vacation, through the West, relieved by J. A. Cummins. O. J. Rosendahl bid in Sykeston agency instead of Bro. Harry Marsh, as stated in the March Telegrapher. Bro. J. E. Stokes is back at Oakes, after a ten- day siege with the measles, relieved by Bro. Whit- comb and Lawrence, from Medina. Bro. Ralph Whitcomb is relieving J. A. Young- man, agent Dickey, ill with typhoid fever. E. Cosgrove, Delegate Div. No. 93. Branch Dispatcher Bro. Ydstie made a trip over all the branches the first of April, getting a line on the curves and grades. C. E. Boydman, from Carson, relieved Bro. F. L. Carll, agent Barlow, who relieved Bro. J. W. Scott on third Steele.

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888 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Ellsworth Murphy, who visited Bro. Stokes at Oakes recently, was married before returning to work. Bro. F. J. Moe has also returned to Flasher from an eastern trip with a bride. Con- J. E. Bull, Delegate Div. No. 93. gratulations. Bro. Murphy w'as relieved by Bro. C. O. Bruskrud, from the Fargo Division. Bro. L. E. Baker’s wife, at Mott, who has been seriously ill several months, we arc glad to say, is now on the road to recovery. Bro. Colby was relieved at Mott by D. .1. Rohrer. Crystal Springs second opened by F. E. Redncr, from Steele. Bro. M. Mattson, third “J.” hid in fourth there, vice Bro. R. \V. Bogg, who held it pending bul- letin. Bro. J. W. Tangney, agent Edmunds, was a recent Jamestown Sunday visitor. Bro. Peterson, of Minnewauken, visited Bro. H. S. Marsh, at Brinsmade, recently. Bro. J. J. Ryan relieved Bro. Kerber, agent Windsor, on vacation. Are you doing your share for the good of the Order ? Bro. Martin Beal is back on third Sterling, vice Bro. II. Y. Tonuli, who took second Medina. Bro. B. II. O’Hara is back on second Sterling, relieving Bro. Boggs. Bro. F. A. Summers bid in Mercer agency. I have appointed Bro. D. C. Poindexter assistant local chairman, to assist me with the write-up and take care of things during my absence as dele- gate to the Baltimore convention, which convenes May lath, also with the general committee at St. Paul on June 3d. The majority of the brothers whe received seniority lists and promised to send in at least one local every month in return for same have evidently forgotten their promises. Superintendent Strachan, Supervisor Ingalls and Roadmaster Challoner made an inspection trip over the division recently, taking in all stations, section houses and pump stations, figuring on the necessary repairs to be made in the near future. They found things in general in a pretty fair condition. In sending in notes the writer generally adds. “You probably have received this before now.’’ or something to that effect. Once in awhile this oc- curs, but I want to urge you all to send in your notes and I will see that they are not duplicated in The Telegrapher. We can’t get too many items. Sometimes they are abbreviated by the editor at St. Louis owing to lack of space. This is no fault of mine. Are you taking advantage of every opportunity to assist Superintendent Strachan in making liis bureau of efficiency a success? I wish to thank Bros. Poindexter, Marsh, King. Stokes, Andre and Baker for their assistance in getting these notes. The apparent scarcity of items this month is owing to my time being taken up in preparing for the convention and the fact that we had to go in earlier than usual. Bro. Poindexter, with your assistance, will make up for this in the June issue. Every brother should make an effort to do some good work for the O. R. T. while I am endeavoring to represent you R. L. Shannon, Alternate Div. No. 93. to the best of my ability at the convention and with the committee. Optimistically yours, H. IT. Ellsworth, Local Chairman. Digitized by CiOo^le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 889 C. D. Layman, Alternate T)iv. No. 93. Wash., as general secretary and treasurer. Sister K. P. Wilcoxon, of Almira, Wash., has been chosen as local chairman of the Idaho Division. The sisters of the new local have gone to work Digitized by ‘ Idaho Division — Non Lee, who bid in third Paradise on bulletin No. 2, bid back on third new yard Spokane on bulletin No. 3, and was relieved by J. J. Ryan, ter Josephine Seymour. Bro. Williams was as- signed Algoma second, vice Sister Gephart, extra, who then relieved Bro. Dickinson on Heron third a few days. Bro. L. P. Marshall, third Hope, off recently, was relieved a few days by Mr. Hoag and again later by Bro. Jackewitz. Last month’s notes read "Mr.” Stephens relieved Bro. Meyers on second Sand Point, which should have read "Bro.” O. P. Stephens. In making this correction we crave Bro. Stephens’ pardon. The automatic block system has been put in operation between Athol and Algoma, closing sec- ond and third Granite, Bro. Mays, from second, relieving Bro. Bartley on third Ramsey, and Bro. Olson, third Granite, going to his home in Reardan. This system is also in operation now between Hauser and Cheney, closing Parkwatcr, held by Sister McNerney. Bro. Lucanitsch bid in first Ramsey, relieved on second Rathdrum by Bro. Sims, from third new' yard Spokane. Bro. Forbes, third Ash Street, Spokane, re- signed, relieved by Mr. Colony, a new man. It is reported that a brother on the Second District has so far forgotten his obligation as to take a ‘‘ham’’ to teach, receiving $50 for assum- ing the part of "professor.” Charity moves us to hope that the report is erroneous. The Ladies’ Auxiliary, Local No. 24, has been organized on the Northern Pacific System, with Sister B. E. Nason, of Athol, as general chairman, and Sister Daisy M. Sherwood, of Centralia, Walter M. Kelly. Delegate Div. No. 93. a new man from the G. N. Brothers on first district, please note, and give Mr. Ryan plenty of invitations to join. Bro. and Sister Marshall, of Weeksville, on thirty days’ vacation visiting California points and home folks in Illinois and Indiana, relieved by our new Bro. Hoag and Bro. Bartley, respect- ively. Sister Allgaier, second Eddy, visiting relatives in the East, relieved by Bro. C. A. Johnson, re- lieved on third Heron by Bro. Dickinson when Oakesdale closed. Bro. E. W. Hartman, third Thompson Falls, on sick leave, relieved by Bro. W. T. Garrett. Bro. Williams, second there, is now at Furlong extra, relieved by M. E. Schroeder, who is still without a card. Agent Sinclair, of Thompson Falls, was relieved a few days by Bro. Frank Hartman. Bro. Stevens, third Kildee, was off several days, relieved by Bro. W. V. Jackewitz. Bro. N. E. Curtice, now' in the train service on Pasco Division, visited Bro. Elver at White Pint recently. The agent-telegrapher on the first district, using his influence to keep the telegraphers at his station from joining and trying to get those who belong to drop their cards, will be "called” as soon as this report is verified. Bro. G. C. Williams was relieved at Furlong during the illness of his wife by Bro. W. V. Jackewitz. Bro. Griffith bid in the one-man posi- tion there, relieved on third Clarks Fork by Sis-

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890 The Railroad Telegrapher. vigorously to organize the entire system, and we trust that every member on this and other divisions will have his wife, mother or sister be- come a member. Any of the sisters mentioned S. A. Frank, Alternate Div. No. 93. will gladly furnish application blanks or desired information, and will appreciate any help given in securing new members. The initiation fee is 50 cents, and dues 10 cents per month. Let us help the sisters make Local No. 24 the strongest in the auxiliary. We are indebted to Sister Mielke and Bro. Davidson for news this month, which is very much appreciated, as the write-up for the May edition had to be sent in on April 15. Div. Cor. Rocky Mountain Division— Bro. Brien lias taken his regular, trick at "HY.” Helena, and Hlossburg agency was bid in by Mr. Halzriser, from second there, relieved by Bro. Lyle, from Victor, on bid, and our new Bro. Cron bid in third Blossburg. Mr. Hoover, from Helena first, relieved Bro. Cron, on bid, at "GN" Cross- ing second. Mr. Holroyd, from Blossburg third, relieved Bro. W. D. Parks, at Evaro, on vacation. Mr. Stevens, who relieved Agent Case, at Garri- son, who took Drummond agency, was relieved on first Garrison by Mr. Fullerton. Bro. Roache, transferred from Division No. 126, is relieving Bro. Lyle on Blossburg second, off on leave. Bro. Willman, agent at Austin, is busy training his dogs and various other animals for the show- lie intends to stage this fall. He has quite a collection of two-headed calves, three-winged roosters, noiseless “tomcats,” etc. Would sug- gest that he sign up a few of the nons on the hill for his menagerie. They sure w'ould be the biggest freaks of the lot. Bro. Hildeman, Rivulet third, is on leave, put ting in crops on his claim near Dixon, relieved by our new Bro. Riha, from the D. & R. G. I sincerely hope the few remaining nons will become enthusiastic and follow Bro. Riha's example. Bro. Kuffel and myself have met with very good success in organizing, and have some fifteen promises for April pay day, and most of the re- maining nons have promised to come in during May. This will put our division in very good shape, with the exception of a very few, who claim they intend to quit in a few weeks, but continue bidding in regular jobs. This is a fine time to remember our slogan “No card, no favors." If you brothers will just remember this in your dealings with these men, it won’t be long before they will be clamoring for admittance to our ranks. Bro. Rowan, our delegate, expects to leave for the Baltimore convention on No. 4, May 5th. As he is one of the famed orators of the “treasure State” he should have no trouble in getting the bills he has framed up before the convention. I received notice from Bro. Johnson to report in St. Paul on the morning of June 3d for com- mittee work, and expect to leave here about May J. G. Hayes, Alternate Div. No. 93. 29th. Bro. Kuffel will have charge of the divi- sion during my absence. Everybody get busy now and help us line-up the few remaining nons, also make it a point to advise me of the name and standing of any new man Digitized by GiOOQle

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I The Railroad Telegrapher. that comes to the division. Unless you do this it is almost impossible for me to keep them all lined-up. “Do it now.” V. N. Weber, L. C. Bro. Feuerer, Red Lodge, was called East by the illness of his sister. We trust nothing serious. The general committee will soon meet the management in St. Paul. Our division will hold a meeting before that time and see what we de- sire to bring before the committee. The brothers and sisters having any news will kindly forward it to Division Correspondent Arnold at Toston. Any information can be ob- tained from him, or Assistant Chairman Haines at Logan. Edgar awarded to Telegrapher Farlow; second Toston to Bro. Connors; third Toston to Bro. Arnold; third Billings to Bro. Scheffer, and third Trident to Telegrapher Parmater. A. A. W. Yellowstone Division — Bro. J. G. Metzger, Mandan, has been appointed division correspondent, but has not signified his willingness yet to act. If it is desired that we be represented in The Telegrapher each issue, members on the division must contribute notes for that purpose, myself and the other members of the local board of adjustment are perfectly will- ing to make the write-up, if we are furnished with the material, but have not the time to keep track of all the changes and other matters of interest to the members on this division. v- It is desired that members will notify me when \ new men are put to work, stating whether they have cards or not,’ and if so give certificate and H. R. Weston Alternate Div. No. Alontana Division — ■ Business on this division is unusually brisk and promises to increase. Three switch engines are in use day and night at Laurel yard, and three more engines will be put on in an endeavor to keep the yards cleared up. Twenty-two more, yard tracks will soon be laid, making sixty-four in all, some of them are three miles long, and the long lead now in use nearly five miles in length is blocked from one end to the other. There are now four men at the Laurel yard office. Bro. A. A. Wilson bid in the message trick there, i to 9 p. m., Bro. W. H. Brookings bid in third Mis- sion, and H. E. Shumway, third Hoopers. “BG,” Billings, is now open, hours 4 p. m. to midnight. Mention was made in the journal recently of W. S. Morrow having bid in second Mission. It should have read Bro. Morrow. He is not only one of our oldest but one of the most active mem- bers on the division. Every one knows he is and has been a brother for many years, so no harm was done by the oversight. Bro. Calhammer is now in "NP" office, St. Paul, relieved at “BG,” Billings, by Bro. Perkins. Bro. Marshall has resigned and gone East. Bro. Richardson, agent Edgar, has resigned. Mr. Brown has been appointed chief clerk in H. C. Gilmer, Delegate Div. No. 94, the trainmaster’s office, and our good Bro. Orman, from Logan, relieves him as chief clerk in the chief dispatcher’s office. Congratulations and suc- cess to both of them. division numbers, also when changes are made at offices. If this is done by you, we will be able to have a write-up in each Telegrapher. Let it be done. M. A. Smoot, Local Chairman. Digitized by

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I 892 The Railroad Telegrapher. Digitized by Google FLORAL OFFERINGS AT FUNERAL OF U. W. BAKER. LOCAL CHAIRMAN NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY AND DKLItGXTR-ELKrT To IIAI.TIMOHI < • INVENTION,

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Yellowstone Division, First District — Little telephone booths have been placed along the track, and the conductors are required to take orders from them on the fone. This is a A. L. Prior, Alternate Div. No. 95. violation of the nine-hour law, knocking lots ot telegraphers out of a job. On this district alone there are about ten of these booths where the con- ductors get orders from the dispatchers. Why not have a telegrapher there for that purpose? The law seems very plain, that when a man handles or takes train orders he comes under the nine-hour law, and is subject thereto, therefore the conductors who copy these orders come under this nine-hour system. Most of the conductors don’t want to take orders at these places, and some of them have refused to do so under the circumstances. I don’t believe the company would compel any of them to do this, if they would all refuse. I would like to hear what some of the rest of you think about this business. Let’s get together on this subject at once. Let’s send our local chairman some notes for The Telegrapher each month. Wake up, boys, our chances are good for better jobs in the near future, as they will have to put on some more men right away. Cert. 1827. Tacoma Division — CARD OF THANKS. Norwalk, Ohio, March 26, 1913. VV'e wish to thank the members of the O. R. T. for all they did for my brother, Raymond W. Baker, and for the beautiful flowers they sent for his funeral. We all appreciate very much what they done for him. Mrs. C. E. Valentine. 893 CARD OF THANKS. Tacoma, Wash., April 1, 1913. To the Committee and Members O. R. T.: Dear Sirs — I thank you very much for the resolutions you so kindly sent me, and for the sympathy expressed in them. I am so glad to know that my son stood so high in your estimation, and know that you will miss him as well as myself. Thanking you again, with best wishes. Mrs. M. E. Baker. Houston & Texas Central R. R. East and West Lines — Bro. Mattlingly, second Dallas, bid in third Navasota, vice Bro. H. L. Kelley, who bid in Marlin days. Ero. Murphy has been reinstated and relieves Bro. M. D. Fleetwood on first Hearne. We are glad, indeed, to see Bro. Murphy back at work. Both the committee and the officials are extended our thanks, as he is a good man. Bro. Fleetwood goes on extra. Dallas first is on bulletin. Bro. H. G. Fuller, second Chaney Jet., while off with a severe attack of rheumatism, was re- lieved sixty days by Bro. W. B. Hopkins, from the Rock Island. Bro. Hopkins has been transferred to this divi- sion. He is a good worker. A. L. Coleman, Delegate Div. No. 96. Boys, let’s look around and see who has cards. Three or four have promised to come in right away. G. W. Weygand, third Chaney Jet., will comes in this month; also, we hope, J. E. Hipp, third Hempstead. Digitized by G (X)^ 1C

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894 The Railroad Telegrapher. VV. F. McCurdy, on split trick at Ferris, is a good telegrapher and one of the best agents, and will, no doubt, come in at once. He has extended a helping hand in many cases. Bro. Shields, at C. E. Norris, Delegate Div. No. 96. Courtney, and Bro. Blasingame, at Navasota, are also' both good workers, and will both be up-to- date again shortly. Bro. Blasingame has heretofore induced quite a number of nons to join. Mr. Paterson, at Cypress, has also promised to come in shortly. Bro. W. F. Davis, at College station, our next local chairman, is a good worker. Let’s all help him to make the division solid. We are to have monthly meetings, starting soon. This will be another big help. The only way to keep things going is to all work hard and all work together. All attend strictly to business and perform our entire duty, and then when we have a grievance it will be only a matter of meeting until the mat- ter will be settled. Our new assistant general manager, Mr. Waid, has been very liberal and ready to hear our troubles, so let’s give the best service we can. Bro. W. J. Burke, second trick dispatcher, while going over the line, was relieved by Bro. John Rawlins, extra dispatcher. It has been ar- ranged for the chief dispatcher and trick dis- patchers to make the trip to Houston and return to Hearnc on locals, to get a line on the tracks, etc. I will appreciate it, if the members will send me all the items they can gather by the 20th of each month. Fraternally, H. L. Griffin, Cert. 221. Southern Ry. St. Louis Division — There was a pretty good turn out, except from the I. C., at the meeting in Evansville, Ind., on March 23d. Brothers present from Division No. 59, were: V. E. Gaycomb, Jasper; B. H. Kemp, Velpen; W. J. Stalling, Golden Gate, 111.; R. G Bolen, Huntingburg, and L. E. Crandall, Chrisncy, Ind. Come out, brothers, spend a few hours with us at the meetings and get acquainted. Our committee has secured us a pretty fair in- crease, which will help some. The nons were very anxious to hear from Wash- ington, while the committee was there. We hope they will show as much interest in using their increase to get a card. They should be ashamed to impose on us, and let us feed them any longer without paying for it. Mr. Wilson, first Becks, while visiting home folks in Robinson and Danville, 111., was relieved by Extra Dispatcher Eckerty, who also relieved Bro. Miller, first Huntingburg, a few days. Bro. Hutchinson, second Mt. Vernon, off a few days, visiting friends in Pontiac and Chicago, III., was relieved by Bro. Kelly. Bro. Overbee, second Woods, off several days on account of ^ickness, was relieved by Mr. Scott. Bro. F. G. Thompson, agent-telegrapher Wayne City, 111., on a short vacation, was relieved by Relief Agent Bro. L. C. Smith. Bro. Miller, first Huntingburg, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Head, and he by Bro. Ma- chine. C. H. Kinne, Alternate Div. No. 96. Bro. C. O. Gore, agent-telegrapher Bellmont, while off with a sprained ankle, was relieved by Bro. Overbee, who later relieved H. E. Swank, Denverside first, on vacation. Digitized by Google

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Digitized by Vj5 1 J Bro. Crawford, third Woods, off a few days, owing to the serious illness of his mother at Car- ruthersville, Ind., was relieved by Bro. Kelley. R. C. O., Div. Cor., by Cert. 138. CARD OF THANKS. Montpelier, Va., March 25, 1913. Mr. J. W. Burgess, Local Chairman , Charlottes- ville, Va.: My Dear Sir — I have just been advised by Chief LeHcw, that I am the oldest bidder and get second trick at this point. This position was secured by me, because the boys on this division did not bid against me, sev- eral of them withdrawing their bids to give me a show. This is fully appreciated both by myself and wife, and we wish to thank the boys for the fra- ternal manner in which they have acted. Kindly have this published in The Telegrapher, and greatly oblige, Yours in S. O. & D., G. S. Greiner, Cert. 305. L. M. Wilson, Alternate Div. No. 96. ll'ashington Division — Bro. O. P. Leake, second Proffit, off on account of eye trouble; Bro. N. S. Desler relieving him. Bro. O. N. Hudson is on second Weybum pend- ing bulletin. Business is good, extra men all busy. We were sorry to learn of the death of N. L. Murphy, second Weybum. He was recently mar- ried, and was just .fixing to settle down. His father, T. E. Murphy, signal repairman, wishes to extend thanks to the boys for expressions of sym- pathy in his bereavement. Bro. J. W. Burgess, first Charlottesville, elected general secretary and treasurer for the Southern, is a good man, and we congratulate him upon his election. Several single men without a family to support are on the non list. We must do all we can to get these men in. It is now Bro. J. R. Rogers, second Orange. 1 have been appointed assistant local chairman by Bro. Burgess, and I propose doing all I can to help him in any way he may direct. Several members from this division, including myself, expect to attend the convention. P. A. M., Div. Cor. The Railroad Telegrapher. Knoxville Division — We note in the March Telegrapher where Bro. H. G. Griggs, working for the N. C. & St. L., died September 5, 1912. Bro. Griggs had recently joined the organization of his craft when the company forced him to drop the O. R. T. and lose his insurance or his position.* He dropped the O. R. T. when a payment of $18 would have left his wife and little baby $1,000 insurance. It is said the company has sent out a circular ad- vising the telegraphers not to be misled by the J. T. Benn, Delegate Div. No. 97. officers of the O. R. T. Brothers, if this com- pany calls it misleading to protect our families as Bro. Griggs was trying to do, then we hope the O. R. T. will continue to mislead us until

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896 The Railroad Telegrapher. we all see that it is to our best interest to belong to it. Will the N. C. & St. L. take care of Bro. Griggs’ family? We know that it will not. Brothers, wc must look out for our own inter- ests. Higher wages ami protection can only be W. L. Tidwell, Delegate Div. Xo. 97. secured by yourself through your trade organiza- tion. No one has a right to say that workingmen shall not organize for their own protection. The cold-blooded officials forced Bro. Griggs to lose the insurance he had taken out to protect his loved ones or give up his position on the X. C. & St. L. Any man guilty of an act like that will be paid back in full measure. It will return after many days. Cert. 48. Asheville Division — “A word to the wise is sufficient.” A brother has been discharged for signing a “31” order. Brothers, do all you can to assist the dispatcher in getting the trains over the road. But let the conductor sign the "31.” lie is getting about three times as much to sign it as you are to copy it. Bro. Burgin, second Melrose, off a few days on account of the death of his grandfather, was re- lieved by Extra Richman. Bro. Ipock, first Tyron, on thirty days’ leave, relieved by Bro. Bell, of third, and he by Mr. Lackes. Bro. Ward, first Biltmorc, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Waddell, of second, and he by Bro. Payne, who will later relieve Bro. Weldon on third, for a trip to Washington and New York. Bro. Seals is on second Fletchers, pending bid. relieved on third by Bro. W. O. Calloway. Bro. Shands, third Campobello, off a few nights relieved by Extra Walden. Cert. 1793. Charlottc Division, South End — I want to impress upon each member the im- portance of doing his part for the upbuilding of the Order and not wait for the other fellow to do it. Improving our own condition uplifts not only the non-union man, but adds materially to the social uplift of the entire human family. Labor has a right to organize, for the employe is neither a machine nor a beast of burden. The O. R. T. seeks to develop justice between teleg- raphers and the company and teach them how to better themselves and convince their employers that it is to their interests to treat them as men rather than as parts of machinery. Organized labor is necessary to the peace and prosperity of the country. We should appreciate the last raise we got and do all in our power to give perfect satisfaction as employes. The !ong-looked-for $75.00 minimum is near at hand, when we all can join and sing: “Though many years have passed, we’ve won the fight at last.” We can not expect our union to be powerful if we fail to do our part. Flowers will not bloom E. G. Cheatham, Alternate Div. No. 97. if neglected or abused. They must be watered, cultured and given constant care and attention. This is likewise true of unionism. No victory was ever won without expending some effort. So Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. keep after the nons and delinquents. We can use their money to advantage, and they owe it to their fellowmen to join the ranks of the brotherhood that protects them. Bro. W. L. Ivie, second Toccoa, on vacation taking in Richmond, Norfolk and other points of interest, relieved by Bro. P. J. Lyles, third Fallis, and he by Bro. F. A. Sherriff. Bro. J. C. Utscy, message side Greenville, off a few days, relieved by Bro. P. J. Lyles, and he at Toccoa by Bro. J. G. Blair. Bro. H. L. Watkins, third Liberty, off a few days sick, relieved by R. Boggs, later by Mr. R. L. Pearson, a new man, who also re- lieved Bro. Blair, third Ayersville, sick. Bro. J. L. Brown, second trick Seneca, off a few days, relieved by C. E. Perrine, who also relieved A. R. N. Folger, ticket agent there, two weeks. Bro. W. J. Dawkins, first Duluth, on vacation, relieved by R. E. Pierce, who also relieved K. E. Pouncey, second Deercourt, two days, while attending court as a witness for the W. U. Telegraph Co. Fraternally, B. W. Grant. Plainsville, Ga., April 22, 1913. Members Atlanta Division: I desire to extend you my sincere thanks for the honor conferred upon me in electing me as a delegate to the Baltimore convention. I assure you that I will be ever on the alert for the inter- est of the telegraphers of the Southern Railway, and will champion any cause that tends to the betterment of conditions for our craft. Again thanking you for the confidence thus placed in me, and with best wishes, I remain, Fraternally, W. E. Dellinger, Asst. L. C. H. D. Tally, Alternate Div. No. “Do a kindness, never mind; What you lose the angels find. Do a kindness, small or great; ’Twill come back in double weight.” Reliefs — J. A. King, first Harbin, off three days, relieved by Bro. R. L. Johnston. Bro. C. H. Rippy, agent-operator Courtenay, on vacation, relieved by Bro. R. L. Johnston. Bro. J. C. F. Clyatt, third Lula, off a few days sick, relieved by Bro. W. M. Cureton. Bro. B. P. Hike, third Seneca, off three days, relieved by C. E. Perrine. visiting relatives in Greenville, relieved by Bro. W. K. Scroggs, third Oakwood, off two days visiting relatives in Greenville, relieved by Bro. J. G. Blair. Bro. I. C. Edwards, Crosswell days, on vacation visiting relatives in south Geor- gia and getting married, was relieved by Bro. C. C. Harris. Congratulations. Bro. A. E. Folger, second Fallis, on vacation, relieved by Bro. C. C. Harris. Bro. O. R. Doyle, first Calhoun, while in At- lanta attending the meeting of local chairmen, was relieved by Bro. B. B. Cheek, of second, and he by Bro. R. L. Echols. Bro. J. A. Barker, second Lula, off a few days, relieved by Bro. R. L. Echols. Bro. T. T. Whitten, third trick Easley, off a few days on account of death of cousin, was relieved by Bro. R. E. Pierce, who later relieved Bro. W. J. Dawkins, first Duluth, a few' days. Bro. C. S. Bosworth, third Gainesville, off a few days sick, relieved by Bro. Echols. Alternate Div. No. Atlanta Div ision. Worth End- - Hurrah for the convention number. We arc always glad to receive this copy. It is great and interesting and, above all, artistic. Digitized by

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898 The Railroad Telegrapher. Before long we hope to see the whole Atlanta Division revolutionized. Everybody is getting interested and when all the boys do that you can look for a banner year in increased membership. J. R. Liles, Alternate Div. No. 97. Efficiency is the backbone of success, and every member on this division should make himself thoroughly efficient and take advantage of every opportunity offered to qualify himself for some- thing better. Without efficiency no man is worth his salary; with it he is worth more than he is paid, and thereby stands a good chance of promo- tion. He can not sit behind our cards and defy dismissal by violating the rules and expect the O. R. T. to take care of him. It was not organ- ized for that purpose, but for our mutual pro- tection and uplift, to increase our salaries and sec that our rights are protected. Do not let it be said that we are inefficient, indolent and careltss because we carry a card, but let the officials see that we are giving our best efforts and appreciate what they have granted us. Let this sentiment prevail over the entire division. Springtime has come and with it about fifteen or twenty offices cut out, but only two so far on the north end — Powder Springs and Hill City. Bro. Garmon, from Powder Springs second to third Rockmart, vice E. Bishop. Bro. J. L. Gos- set, nights Inman yards, who was displaced by Dispatcher Parkins when the south end dispatchers were cut off, to second Rockmart, vice X. II. Bulloch. Bro. Bandy, third Hill City, is on extra. Bro. H. G. Gay, second Rome, on sick list, relieved by Bro. W. B. Kennedy. Bro. C. E. Goins, second North Rome, off sick, was relieved by Bro. L. McRae, who also relieved Bro. P. O. Parker, agent Cohutta, while attend- ing court at Dalton. Bro. H. C. Brand, agent Round Mountain, Ala., to agency Seney, vice Bro. C. R. Stephenson, to third Jenkinsburg, on south end. It’s Bro. C. M. Sluder, first Brice, now. Bro. R. R. Jones, first Rome, relieving depot ticket agent at Hennington, relieved by Bro. H. G. Gay, from second, and he by Bro. Ed Wil- liams, from third, and Bro. Williams by Bro. E. Middlebrooks, cut off at third Powder Springs. Bro. J. L. Norton, third North Rome, off, re- lieved by B. G. Wardell. Round Mountain agency filled by Miss M. E. Sistrunk, from Westlake, on south end. There are numerous other changes, but failed to get them. Passenger trains Xos. 1 and 2 discontinued April 5th, tourist season being over. No. 6 now stops at Macon instead of Jacksonville, and No. 5 is made up at Macon instead of Jacksonville. We seem to have a full-fledged telegraph school on first trick “K” tower. East Rome, headed by ex-Dispatcher, ex-Block Inspector and Would-be Official E. H. York. Helper there cut off and he teaches them telegraphy to help him throw the levers. That is no place for a school and ought to be stopped as soon as possible. Some day “Mr. Ham” is going to put 2 or 3 on the ground. J. H. Shibley, Delegate Div. No. 99. Don't allow the “hams” to work the block on each side of you. If Mr. York isn’t able to throw the levers, let him get out, and someone else will get in who can. Several said they did Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 899 not approve the write-up in the March number regarding York. They would if they knew the facts as thoroughly as some who come in contact with him daily. However, we appreciate any little J. P. Rutledge, Alternate Div. No. 104. pointer from anyone. They will always be wel- come and receive due consideration. Here’s to a successful convention. Div. Cor. Winston-Salem Division — No one sent me any items this month. Please send me the changes or any other interesting mat- ter by the 18th of each month. Every one is re- quested to contribute. We want to have a write-up every month. Our new contract is in effect now, with better working conditions and more pay than we have ever before received, but because we have a good schedule we must not relinquish our efforts, as the way is always open to better conditions. I want to thank you for electing me local chair- man for the ensuing term, and for the assistance you have rendered me in the past in bringing the division to its present place in the organization standpoint, and ask your support in the future in helping make it still better. Bro. Campbell was relieved at Franklinville, recently, by Mr. Martin, of Elkin. Bro. Cotner, of Clemmons, off a few days to see his father, who was very ill, was relieved by Bro. Campbell, who later relieved Bro. Jackson, at Huntersville, two weeks. Bro. Moon bid in Bear Creek, relieved at Staley by Mr. Brown, from Woodleaf. Miss Lawson, of Liberty, relieved Sister Wall, of Summerfield, a few days. Sister Cora Brim- mer was relieved by Mr. Adcock, at Bethania, a few days. . Bro. Hartness’ little son, of Mooresville, who was bit by a mad dog, was taken to Raleigh for the Pasteur treatment. We hope he will soon be cured and at home again. It is now Bro. Holcombe, agent Mt. Ulla, and Bro. Haire, agent Crutchfield. Just two or three more and we will havg it solid. Don't forget to send your news items to me by the 18th. Yours fraternally, W. E. Jones, L. C. Virginia & Southwestern Ry. Our new contract, which went into effect March 1 st, was a great thing for the Virginia & South- western. It brought several of the small stations up to a pretty fair minimum. Our committee did well for us, and we should all appreciate their efforts in our behalf. Let each man try to do his part to get our division organized solid and keep it so. The twelve-hour day and the noon meal hour without pay, are a thing of the past. That alone is worth the price it costs to keep our dues paid up-to-date, to say nothing of the other things we got through the efforts of the O. R. T. You nons remember H. M. Clay, Alternate Div. No. 105. that, when you ask off for dinner at 11:30 and “GN” at 5K. Bro. J. W. Burgess, Charlottesville, Va., was elected secretary and treasurer of Division No. 59. Digitized1 by

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900 The Railroad Telegrapher. Remit your dues direct to him, and he will see that your card is sent you promptly. Bro. C. Y. Sproles, agent Benhams, has returned- from a month’s vacation to Florida, relieved by our new Bro. f.. L. Moore, from the L. & N. J. K. Snyder, Delegate Div. No. 106. Bro. M. E. Farris, agent Shouns, Term., has gone to Florida on his vacation. He recently se- cured a patent for a scaling torch which he in- vented and is selling for $i. This is something that every agent should have. Bro. J. E. Metcalf, first Albert yard, bid in Moccasin Gap agency, relieved by Bro. 1*. O. Reters, on bid. Bro. J. V. Draper, agent Speers Ferry, bid in third Albert yard. We arc glad to have Bro. Thompson back on second there, after a succcsful operation for appendicitis. Chief Dispatcher Goodwyn and Superintendent Mulvaney recently made a trip over the Virginia and River Division on their motor car. Frank Lilley, car accountant in the superin- tendent's office at Bristol, accompanied by his wife, has returned from a pleasure trip to Havana. Cuba, and other points. Bro. A. C. Hamrick, from St. Charles, has gone to Fowler ton, lex., for his health. We are badly in need of relief agents on this road. It is almost imposible to get relieved promptly, when an agent wants off a few days. The recent high wat er caused a number of washouts and slides. Y our humble servant had to use a boat f rom his front door t li the depot. while the flood was at it highest. C Queen & Crescent Route (North). A. G. S . Ry. — We are all proud to see everything moving on so well. Business is good. We are under many obligations to our local chairman, Bro. J. J. Carter, for the great help he has been to us in securing an increase in our salaries, which every one appreciated very much. He has his hands full, and anything the brothers can do to help him out, he will appreciate very much. If you see any violations of contract any time, drop him a line and he will be glad to help you. Keep after the nons and make it warm for them till they line-up. Bro. Carter attended the opening hall game at Birmingham. Brothers, send in your notes as per Bro. Carter's request, and the correspondent will he able to give a write-up each month, that will be of interest to all concerned. Send your notes to me at Wood- stock, Ala., Box 42, by the 20th of the month. Each brother send in, if nothing else, the changes being made at his office. I can not keep up with all of them. Yours fraternally, J. II. Anderson, Cert. 431. Queen & Crescent Route (South). .V. O. <!r N. E. R. R — Bro. E. D. Spence bid in “WS” general office. New Orleans, relieved by Bro. E. M. Bilbo, at Meridian freight office, on bid, and he at Shops. C. E. Belcher, Delegate Div. No. 108. I m hid, by Bro. J. B. Dyess, of New Orleans, putting the latter hack among home people again. Fred Harmon, of the M. & O., is a new addition I I j the dispatching force, making double tricks full Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 901 time, as it was too heavy fer one man to handle the entire division. Bro. J. M. Dearman, Orvisburg, off a few days in March, was relieved by Bro. W. F. Horne, relief agent. other expenses that are of much less importance for sixty days and invest in an up-to-date card. It’s now Bro. A. C. Woodham, at Richburg agency. He knows the benefits of having the proper credentials. Thirty. W. V. Jones, Delegate Div. No. 114. L. D. Austin, third Hattiesburg, enjoyed the fifteen days’ vacation the O. R. T. boys got for him, and didn’t even say “much blege, gentlemen.” We have a bunch of nons like that on the line now. H. D. Evans, of Poplarville, took the raise we got him, but didn’t say a word. Just took the money. Some of the nons have been com- ing in “next pay day” for several months, so “we have hopes.” Bro. R. R. Holleman, first Purvis, is off to be treated by a specialist at Mobile for indigestion. He must have more to eat than some of us. We would be glad to hear from each member w'ho can contribute anything, even though it be ever so small, for the write-up. Bro. Harry Weenie, of Hattiesburg, was the only one to send us any news items this month. We can not have a good write-up unless you will all help. With the approach of summer and vacation time at hand, everyone needs an up-to-date card, and each member should help to get in the delinquents and line-up the nons. We can not accomplish anything single handed. J. A. Singleton, at Vossburg, seems to have for- gotten what he owes the Order for getting the salary increase at his station, making it one of the best paying ones on the entire system. If others can stay up-to-date on $65 a month, it looks like others making double that amount could get in line and help in the good cause. If necessary to retrench, some of them might cut out some Chicago & Northwestern R. R. NOTICE. A meeting wil be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday, June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Sts., beginning at 1 p. in. All members of The Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers of any road arc urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. L. C., Galesburg Division, of Division No. 130. Madison Division — The new schedule, effective April 1st, carries over $4,000 a year increase for this division, and it required several months of tedious work to close the negotiations; but we now' have as good a schedule as any in the Northwest, and have a general committee second to none. Experience has taught us that a sub-committee can carry on negotiations as well as the full committee at con- siderably less expense. Our able general chair- man, James Troy; the venerable local chairman, E. H. Webster, of the Galena Division, and our own battle-scarred veteran, F. L. Schneider, com- posed this sub-committee that presented the propo- Stani.ey Tavener. Alternate Div. No. 114. sition agreed upon and argued our side of it with the officials. The total amount of increase was agreed upon when each local chairman met the officials and placed the amount of increase on Digitized by*’ Goc

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902 The Railroad Telegrapher. the different positions. The local chairmen tried to get an increase for every one, but where the work bad been changed or compared with similar positions and the salary was greater no increase . . » Jos. Cloutier, Delegate Div. No. 115. could be obtained. In some cases unsatisfactory services were charged by the officials, and that has a great deal to do in getting increases. Proper treatment of the public and a strict atten- tion to duty will change this if we arc wise enough to remember this. Another thing, our committee has no right to stand out for an increase for a position held by a non; nor can a division with only forty to fifty per cent membership expect to get the same benefit as divisions who have ninety per cent. There- fore, the nons should be lined up as solid as possible. Members in non-telegraph stations now come in under the new schedule for an increase in salary, showing what the O. R. T. can do for the station agents rated as non-telegraphers by the company when the wires were cut out at ncn-telegraph points. Our committee is certainly entitled to thanks for the manner in which it conducted the nego- tiations, and we should all attend the meeting, where all details in regard to securing the schedule will be explained. Our committee has done its duty; now let us do ours — pay up our own dues promptly, see that the delinquents do likewise and get in the few nons left. This will place our treasury in good shape again after the drain it has undergone through the long- drawn-out negotiations. Bro. D. C. Babcock is now at tower “MX” third, having been reinstated with all his senior- ity rights by Superintendent Nash. The wife of Bro. F. L. Bonnell, agent Edmunds, who had to undergo an operation at Lodi recently, is now convalescing. Bro. J. A. Kucher, agent Ridge, while attend- ing a lawsuit, was relieved by Bro. W. W. Brown. Bro. C. E. L. Hanson has resumed at tower “CS” first, after his trip to Long Island, N. Y. He visited the new summer resort, “Nasau by the Sea,” at Long Beach; ate oysters right from the Rockaway Beach oysterbeds; climbed to the top of the Statue of Liberty in New York Bay; took in the Brooklyn navy yard, where the battle- ship Arkansas was in dry dock, besides several other hattleships and other water crafts. The immense navy yard is very interesting to anyone seeing it for the first time, and so is the Atlantic Ocean. There are many interesting things to sec in New York, including the subway, the Pennsyl- vania R. R. terminal depot, with its tunnel con- nections, and the N. Y. C. & H. R. terminal depot, now nearing completion. One thing that greatly interests a landsman is the aquarium at Battery Park, where many species of fishes and sea animals are kept, including the horsefish. cowfish and trunkfish. Interesting in a historical line is the old sub-treasury, where George Wash- C. W. Danielson, Delegate Div. No. 116. ington took his first oath of office, and the Trin- ity Church. One can not begin to describe all that can be seen in New York in the space allotted us in these columns. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 903 Bro. Hanson went cast over the Lake Shore, and returned by the route along the west shore of Mohawk River, owing to the high water along the Hudson below Albany, and stopped over to C. L. Clark, Alternate Div. No. 1 1 6. see the Niagara Falls. He was relieved by Bro. F. H. Haas, who went to Oakfield on his return. Bro. P. W. Avery, who relieved L. N. Hart- wig at Clyman Jet. second, on a six months’ leave, was later relieved by Mr. McCarthy, from VVycville. On Bro. C. J. Schroth’s return to Clyman Jet. third, from a visit to relatives at Meley, Neb., Bro. W. R. Peterson relieved Mc- Carthy on second there. Bro. C. J. Elgas bid in Lowell station, vice Bro. H. E. Geith, gone to Arkdale. Bro. R. J. Main, who bid in Dalton third, while visiting at Brooklyn and Waukesha was relieved at South Beaver dam third by Bro. L. M. Bettlieuser. Bro. E. M. Keeffe relieved II. A. Ulker on first Friendship, doing third trick dispatching on the east end. Mrs. A. A. Babcock, wife of Bro. Babcock, agent Mt. Horeb, who has been sick for a month, is recovering. Bro. and Mrs. E. L. Gross, of Merriinac, vis- ited her brother, Bro. T. A. Corcoran, at Cale- donia, over Sunday recently. Bro. Earl Phenney has moved his family to Arkdale, where he bid in the agency, relieved on Brooklyn third by Bro. Harry White. Bro. W. R. Grimshaw, Elroy first, was off during the sickness and death of his mother. He was relieved by Bro. W. J. Doering, and he on second by Bro. J. W. Hibbard, who also relieved Bro. N. A. Broune on third while on vacation. Bro. W. H. Frank, North Freedom second, relieved Hibbard on Jefferson Jet. first, while he was at Elroy. Sid Kilts relieved “Scotty” Butterfield, car tracer and clerk in Chief Dispatcher Wright’s office, on vacation. L. G. Abts relieved Kilts at Baraboo. The latter is now on Evansville third, vice Bro. S. S. Webster, who is holding forth at Baraboo. Bro. H. E. Collins, agent Ashippun, has re- signed, relieved by J. W. Wagner. Bro. H. E. Gerth bid in Sussex station. Bro. N. P. Skundberg relieved Bro. C. J. Elgas while on his honeymoon. Bro. Theile is now on third Freeland, vice Dwyer, relieving Bro. Alexon on third Necedah. Bro. Walter Hansen is being relieved in Wye- ville yard office by McCarthy, of third there. The annual election meeting was held April 26th, the first meeting since our new schedule went into effect. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved mother of our brother, W. R. Grimshaw; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Madison Divi- sion, of Division No. 76, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their M. D. White, Alternate Div. No. 1 18. sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad be- reavement; and be it further Resolved t That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread Digitized by

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904 The Railroad Telegrapher. upon the minutes of this division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. W. Hibbard, Wm. Brown, C. E. L. Hansen, Com mil tec. G. W. Lewis, Delegate Div. No. 119. Wisconsin Division — Our revised schedule and wage scale will soon be signed up and in effect, embodying a very substantial increase covering a greater part of the positions on this division. Your committee asked and urged for an increase for every man on the division, and those who did not get it this time will the next. Remember that even if the po- sition you are now holding did not secure an increase, you still have the protection afforded by the organization, and before our committee convenes again you may have a position which did receive an increase. The negotiations were delayed by storms and various other causes, which took the management away from the meetings several times, entailing a heavy expense to t lie organization, which, as always, borne by the members alone, therefore every non-member on the division should affiliate with us and stand his share of the expense. Financially this will be one of the best wage scales ever taken from Chicago. Did you do any- thing toward securing it, Mr. Non-Member; or, on the other hand, did you complain because it didn’t quite come up to your expectations because the committee had to concede considerable to reach an amicable agreement ? What are you going to do toward securing the next increase in wages and concession in rules? Every agent and telegrapher on the Wisconsin Division is hereby requested, whether a member or not, to write our local chairman, saying what he will do toward securing the next increase and revision of rules, and state what objections you have, if any, to joining the organization. This will be appreciated. Let him hear from you. He would like to call cn every one of you, but he has to work every day the same as you. Meetings will be held on this division before the convention if possible. When you arc notified as to time and dale, make the necessary arrange- ments and attend, you will be well repaid. Don’t be a camp-follower or a chronic complainer. Be a pusher, and help toll up a membership that will mean something. In unity there is strength. Our committee was treated with every courtesy at the hands of the officials in Chicago, for which we wish to express appreciation. Bro. F. Chour, Lake Forest, has typhoid fever. We are glad to learn that he has passed the dan- ger line and is now recovering. Bro. J. B. Rabe is now ticket clerk at Kenosha, relieving the telegraphers there of that work. A ticket clerk has also been placed at Racine. The increase in membership has been so exten- sive that we will not attempt to give the names of the new members at this time. The boys on this division are awakening and coming to the J. A. Dols, Delegate Div. No. 119. front. Who will be next? Get that non work- ing with or next to you to fill out an application. Have you tried? Bro. Clarence Davis gets the office opened at Crystal Lake Jet. days for the summer, relieved Digitized by Google

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shape now. Heavy loss of live stock is reported from the territory, Long Pine to Chadron. Bro. Coffey, of Mcrriam, slipped out to Omaha recently and married a charming young lady at Merriam. Congratulations. Digitized by N. J. Frost, Alternate Div. No. 119. on second Cedar Lake by Bro. Lund, and he on third there by Mr. Cyr, a new man. Geo. Graves, city office Woodstock for several months, is now day telegrapher and ticket agent there, Miss Reil taking second Dcsplaines. Bro. Poggenpohl, formerly on Chadron side wire nights, who has been running a picture show around Gordon and Rushville, will soon be with us again. Z. R. Moses has been assigned Crawford agency, vice W. D. King resigned. Bro. C. M. Conner has been assigned Sturgis agency, and will probably have a new passenger •depot to work in this year, located near the busi- ness part of town. Bro. Failing has been trans- ferred to Sturgis relief. Bro. S. A. Ballangee, Lusk agency, recently took a few days off on business and pleasure. Bro. C. H. Cook expects to soon go to his homestead out in the “sage brush,” north of Lost Springs, Wyo. Maybe he will soon be one of the coal barons of Wyoming. Bro. “Jim” Ross, at Long Pine, has decided to build a house on his homestead near Van Tassel, Wyo. Bro. W. T. Doud, from the Dead wood ticket office, is now on his homestead near Van Tassel. It is now Bro. Moss, at Ciookston, one of the best fellows along the line. The fierce blizzard in this section, March 14th, played havoc with the wires for several days, but our efficient and genial assistant superintendent of telegraph, W. P. McFarlane, of Omaha, soon had the tickers going and everything is in good Bro. Whitney, second Genoa Jet., is on three months’ leave to the Northwest, relieved by Bro. L. W. Woodbury. Bro. R. L. Herrick, first Harvard, off a week with lagrippe, was relieved by Conductor Gene Dady, an “old-timer,” who is still good in this line. Paul Henn, from the car job in “GO” office, gets Irving Park agency, vice Paul Woodbury, who bid in Bristol. The Cort Club, of Chicago, will give a card party at its next meeting, when prizes will be awarded, open to all telegraphers. All who can should attend and get an idea of what these meet- ings are, for the dates are printed in the back part of The Telegrapher for these meetings. Div. Cor. Black Hills Division — Bro. W. P. Fox, o 4 Crawford, has gone to Portland, Ore. We are sorry to lose live material like Bro. Fox from this division and district. Bro. C. C. Benson, transferred to us from Division No. 32, is at Crawford. Bro. W. P. Bross, from the Dakota Division of the Northwestern, has been temporarily assigned to Whitewood. Bro. W. S. Anderson has been transferred to Crawford. We like to have these good O. R. T. members with us. The Railroad Telegrapher. J. H. Arends, Alternate Div. No. 119.

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906 The Railroad Telegrapher. Wc were very much grieved to learn of the death of the wife of Ex-Conductor Fred Good- enough, killed in the wreck of their home by the tornado at Omaha on Easter Sunday. C. I. Turner, Delegate Div. No. 120. Bro. StewarJ, who was at Douglas a few weeks, is back in “old Mizzou.” G. W. Cook has returned to third trick Long Pine, after relieving the agent at Wood Lake and an operator at Rapid City for a couple of months. It is now Bro. L. W. McDonald, agent Long Pine. The new freight house there will soon be ready for occupancy, and the telegraphers and other force will be happy again, after having such close quarters in the ticket office since the fire. Your local chairman, with the sub-committee and Local Chairman Hood from the Eastern District, met the management at Omaha, on March 31st, for a revision of the schedule for lines west of the Missouri River, and we are happy to report that we gained a very substantial increase for most of the scheduled positions on this division. Owing to several of the stations on the Black Hills Dis- trict showing decreases over several previous years, the management were loth to grant any increases, but we divided the appropriations, the manage- ment had to distribute, as fairly as we could, mak- ing the money reach the places where it was most needed. This is one more step forward, and in the near future we will try again to convince the management that we are entitled to a greater share of this world’s goods. The sub committee has returned to Chicago to close up some positions in the Terminal District, and the new schedule will, no doubt, soon be out. Several important changes are pending in the wording of the schedule, which will mean much to the organiza- tion on this system, and we think the boys will all be pleased at the advance that has been made. The Black Hills District received the largest in- crease, except one on the system. We will soon appoint a division secretary, who will handle all the news items and divide his terri- tory to suit himself, so that we will always be assured of a good write-up each month. With only one delinquent for the month of March, the Black Hills District holds the banner for delinquents. It pleases us to see all the boys paid up-to-date, and hope they will all do the same thing again, when the next semi-annual period comes around. Your local chairman left May 7th for Chicago, where the general committee will convene for the election of general chairman and general secretary and treasurer, and from there, accompanied by his wife, he will go onto the Baltimore convention. We are very grateful to the members on the dis- trict for the honor, and hope that the kindness shown will be repaid in efforts for the betterment of working conditions. We expect to visit Wash' ington, New York and Niagara Falls on the trip, returning about May 25th. Bro. W. C. Dingledine, from the N. P., re lieved Bro. Chamberlain a few days, while he relieved Bro. Ness, agent Wood Lake. In bidding for positions, be sure and send the local chairman copies of bids, so that in case of an appeal we will have all the papers in the matter. L. R. Ness, Local Chairman. J. C. Sandmier, Delegate Div. No. 123. Minnesota Division — New Ulm, Minn., April 2, 1913. As I am leaving the C. & N. W., I have to give up my position as division correspondent. The success I have had is mostly due to the help Digitized by kjOOQle

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and assistance of the other members. I hope this division will always have a good write-up in the journal, and I wish the new correspondent the best of success. I will always be glad to see the write-ups from this division. E. P. Keouch, Alternate Div. No. 123. I take this means of thanking those who helped me with my write-ups, and hope to some day sec this division solid O. R. T. Fraternally yours, R. A. Ppefferle. Minnesota Division Notes — Recent assignments for bulletin of March 17th: Agent and telegrapher — Revere, C. Delvin. First telegrapher — New Ulm, A. C. Boomer. Second telegrapher — Winona, H. N. Sorenson; Marshall, R. S. Alcott; Lewiston, H. J. Yackel; Mankato Jet., A. W. Sawyer. Third telegrapher — Rochester, J. P. Banks; Tracy, G. H. Epperson; St. Charles, C. N. Watson, our new brother. Mankato Jet., Judson and Eagle Lake nights closed, owing to shortage of men. Bro. J. G. Johnson, Owatonna first, was off sev- eral days, relieved by Bro. A. W. Sawyer. Bro. F. Ludeke, at Claremont, taken ill with appendicitis, relieved by Orcutt, from Dodge Center. J. T. Zickrick, an old passenger conductor on this division, died at his home in Winona, March 27th. The funeral at Winona, March 30th, was very largely attended, with many beautiful floral contributions. Mr. Zickrick had hosts of friends among the patrons of the road as well as the employes, who deeply regret his passing away. The telegraphers of this division extend their sym- pathy to the bereaved wife and children. Bro. F. W. Mosher, first Mankato, was off for a few days, relieved by J. G. Swanson, later re- signed and gone to the N. P. C. F. Leatherman, of Mankato, off sick, relieved by Johnson, from Judson, which closed 7 p. m. to 7 a. m. on account of no operator. Bro. A. C. Boomer, assigned first New Ulm, was relieved at Owatonna by J. G. Swanson. Courtland is now the only phone station on the old line, instruments having been installed both at Traverse and Oshawa. Bro. E. A. Wood, former agent at Revere, is now writing accident insurance, but will still carry an up-to-date card, and we all wish him the very best of success in his new vocation. It is now Bro. A. E. Hunt, of Cambria. We hope he will be able to make others there think the same way. J. H. Fury, agent Stockton, has returned, after spending the winter in California. Bro. G. J. Entemen, agent Claremont, has also returned from a California visit of three months with . friends and relatives. Dispatcher J. Jordan, relieved on second east end by Dispatcher D. R. Carroll, went to Prairie Du Chien. He is much improved in health and is expected back soon. Bro. R. E. Graham is relieving Extra Dispatcher D. R. Carroll temporarily on first side wire. W. T. Brown, Delegate Div. No. 126. Bro. H. N. Sorenson bid in second side wire in the dispatcher’s office; relieved at Kasson by Fred Myers, from Eyota third, temporarily closed. Bro. Segur, second St. Peter Jet., is visiting his mother in Portland, Ore. Digitized by

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908 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. A. F. Schmclz is relieving O. A. Prescott, Sleepy Eye, on the road with his moving picture outfit; relieved by Bro. C. C. Hutchings. The parcel-post is decreasing the express earn- ings of the agents at commissioner express offices. W. II. Plum, Delegate Div. No. 126. J. C. Lahey, agent St. Charles, has returned to work, after being sick with pneumonia for three weeks. Bro. Bockstrom, ticket clerk at Rochester, has resigned and gone to the Canadian Pacific. C. Van Campen, ticket agent Rochester, has returned from a two months’ vacation; relieved by Ticket Clerk S. C. Kirby, of Mankato. Mr. Van Campen will probably retire October next, having been in service forty-five years. Bro. E. J. Dunn is with the C. M. & St. P., on second side wire, dispatcher's office, Minne- apolis, and Bro. B. J. Suddendorf back with the C. R. I. & P. Ry., on side wire in dispatcher's office at Manley, Iowa. Bro. W. Hagaman, agent at Evan, looking after some land interests in the flooded districts down south, relieved by F. R. Lang. Dispatcher Cassidy relieved Chief Dispatchci Prescott, while out on road checking up the foreign car situation. An extra gang of 100 men arc now working at Stockton, and the stone crusher there is also in operation again. The roadbed of the old line from New Ulm to Mankato Jet., also from Dodge Center to Owatonna, is to be graveled this sum- mer. Fire in the Winona depot, the morning of March aad, destroyed records in the superintendent’s office and damaged the hotel department. The dis- patchers took refuge in the tower, and business was transacted as smoothly as if nothing had hap- pened. Dispatchers Beynon and Morse have received their motor boats, and we all expect invitations to a ride. Frank Simon, Jr., son of Conductor Simon, has been assigned the position of stenographer on the new' train De Lux between Chicago and San Francisco. Bro. R. A. Pfeffcrle, our former correspondent, has secured a very good position on the O. S, 1 in Idaho, and extends a cordial invitation to any brother who comes out there. Bro. L. L. Larsen is now dispatcher at Bliss, Idaho. We are all glad to hear of his good luck, and hope his good service will receive still further consideration. Li t us git after the nons now, and keep after them until we have all the desirable ones in Uce. Concerted action will bring this about. There wrould not be a non in the entire system if every one individually will git busy. Three or four can not accomplish it. Those who kick because the local chairman got the other fellow a raise and did not gu don’t deserve any." D. J. M., Acting Div. Cor. C. D. Wagoner, Delegate Div. No. 126. Sioux City Division — Bro. \Y. (). Clanahan has gone to Illinois, on account of sickness in the family. N. D. Watson has come out “UD” into the sta- tion service, and is temporarily located at Dan- Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 909 bury. Some one get the measure of Crinklau and Conners, new men at “UD.” Bro. Pangborn is being relieved at Sacton by Bro. Paul Hudnall. We have a hunch that Bro. r J. L. Halpin, Delegate Div. No. 126. I*, has gone into training for the next mat exhi- bition with Gotch. Bro. C. J. Bowman, who relieved Carnes at Schleswig, is now at Turin. R. D. Fisk, from the “Q,” is now helper at Mapleton. “Van” will put the O. R. T. trade mark on him. W. Stadum, temporary agent at Sloan, to third Onawa. Bro. Dave West will sec that nothing but O. R. T. plates are set on his table. Bro. Sheldon has returned to work, and Mr. Russell is temporarily out of the station service. F. D. Lamphere has resigned at Modale. We enjoyed life to its fullest extent during April. Wires down nearly three days, no car reports, no Western Union, nothing to do but drag on the meerschaum. M. J. Elliott and C. A. Pratt arc at Craig and Moorhead, respectively. The brothers will please get busy. Former Bro. Meehan, at Carnarvon, has not given a reason why he should hold a nine-hour job and not contribute to the power that got it for hint. We were all shocked to learn of the death of Mr. Joe Fromknecht. trick dispatcher for a number of years. He passed away at Hot Springs, Ark., where he had gone only a short time previous in search of health. Interment took place April 7th, at Butler, 111. The boys of this division con- tributed an O. R. T. wreath, through the fore- sight of Bro. Huck. “Joe,” as he was known by everyone, will long be remembered by the boys of the division for his many acts of kindness. At the meeting in Sioux City, April 6th, Bro. Ilay- mond appointed Bros. Ihde, Van Der Velden and Crush as a committee to draw up memorial reso- lutions. No doubt every man on this division received a card from a party at Belle Plainc, regarding a meeting for the purpose of “Organization,” to be held April 20th at Cedar Rapids. To those who may be in the dark, it’s sufficient to say that there is no room for two organizations. It’s hard enough for one to gain concessions. The power behind this movement is not instigated by any one in our interest. A special meeting was held at the West Hotel, Sunday, April 6th, with thirteen members present. It was surely gratifying to see Bros. Kent, Ihde, Cochran and Ryman there from the Moville Line. They have such a short time in Sioux City that it requires an extra effort to do this,* and it is surely an example that the brothers on Sioux City and Onawa lines can look up to. We also wish to congratulate Bros. Graham, of Stanhope, and Short of Ute. for being present. An enjoy- L. Gillaspy, Delegate Div. No. 126. able session was had. Let us have many more. This is what makes the t>. R. T. a success. Come out and meet your brother-worker face to face, and you will never regret it. Digitized by

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910 The Railroad Telegrapher. It was decided to again assess the division dues of 10 cents per month for the year of 191 3. The following brothers contributed in full: Ihde Kent, Graham, Cochran, Short, Haymond, Neves, C. H. Meador, Delegate Div. No. 126. Noe, Bowman, l*'agau, Crush, Ryntan and Van Der Velden, making a total of $15.60 collected at this meeting. Bills amounting to $7 were presented and allowed. There will be one or two more bills to pay at the next meeting. All brothers will kindly remit to Bro. Noe, Mondamin, local treas- urer, for any proportion of thp dues they wish to pay at present. Next meeting will be held at Sioux City, in West Hotel, second Sunday in May. Don’t forget the date, and get your trans- portation early, as your chief dispatcher is a busy man. Those present got the latest in regard to the new schedule. The members of the general committee, while handling affairs west of the Missouri, were mixed up with the recent Omaha cyclone, hut escaped unhurt. Your superintendent has been having a great deal of trouble with the Freight Earnings Report, Form 24, and the Ticket Earnings Report, Form 49, both due to leave your station on the 7th, 14th, 2 1 st and last day of the month. They are very simple and easily made, so do not neglect to get them in. If you do not have the total earn- ings, make a closely estimated report, except the last one. This must be correct. The company pays very close attention to these reports, and much trouble can be avoided by making an extra effort to get them in on time. Chief dispatcher also complains of much delay in getting daily car report Forms 8 and 8 A. A neat station means clean floors and windows, and everything else in proportion. No rubbish or freight scattered around, no accumulated dust, office and its fixtures neatly arranged. Get this habit also; it's a good one. Don’t wait for the local chairman or his assist- ants to get busy on this O. R. T. proposition. You have just as much right to get members as anyone else. A few can not do it all. When a new man lands, get his certificate and division number, and have Bro. Kempkes transfer him to this division. If he isn’t a member, proceed to make him one. If you can not do it alone, call upon the rest of us. Bro. Kempkes will send you blanks, or you can get them from the local chair- man. If you have a helper that you think will make good, proceed to put him into the organize tion. Then when he gets out into the station service we will not have to look after him. When this gets in print, the convention will be in full swing at Baltimore. Leany Rivers. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call from our midst to a higher reward, our beloved train dis- patcher, Joseph Fromknecht, and Whereas, We realize that in his death, his wife has lost a beloved and devoted husband, and our company, a faithful employe; therefore, be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to His will and strive to emulate the good example W. J. Edwards, Delegate Div. No. 126. of loyal service set by our departed friend, and be it further Resolved, That the members of the Sioux City Local Division No. 76, Order of Railroad Teleg-

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 911 raphers extend their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved wife, in this her hour of deepest sorrow, and that a copy of these resolutions also be sent her, a copy to the bereaved relatives, a copy to J. J. Nichols, Delegate Div. No. 126. The Railroad 'Ielegrapher for publication, a copy to William Bennett, Supt. Tel., Chicago, a copy to E. B. McClure, Supt., Sioux City, and a copy spread upon the record of this local, in memory of our departed friend. A. L. Van Der Velden, A. A. Ihde, VV. I. Crush, Committee. Colorado Midland Ry. First and Second Districts — The Potts-Benner controversy was decided m favor of Bro. Benner. Bro. Potts was urged to take Hartsel agency when his wife lay sick in bed. It was never bulletined. All the turmoil and inconvenience seems to have been caused by the failure of compliance with the schedule. Bro. Potts was not returned to his former position at Florissant, but was given Cascade nights, vice Bro. Rose, who drew it on last bulletin. Bro. Rose took Ivanhoe, vice Bro. Strimple, who re- cently bid it in and had only been there long enough to purchase household goods to elaborate his proposed dwelling. If members will report their grievances explicitly in writing to. their chairman, who wants every fact concerning a case, all will get a square deal. Nos. 3 and 4 are again on schedule, and several summer offices will be opened. Let us get the few nons we have into our ranks. If only one length of rail is missing from the swerving steel, no matter how perfect the track on either side of this deficiency, it would stop the movement of power — likewise, one non. Some of them have been working every day for years, enjoying the same beneficial results as their fellow employes, who are striving for better concessions, and in- stead of doing their part they are constantly slandering the men who are protecting and uplift- ing their interests. O. W. Johnson, cashier, and O. Spangler, sec- ond Colorado City, were both delighted to get the scheduled $5 raise, and should come in and help. ExBro. C. G. Reubendalc has certainly nuised his fancied grievance long enough. Let’s see, brothers, if we can’t convince them that it is to their best interests to carry an up-to-date. Messrs. Kirkpatrick and Brawner, at Divide, who advocate that the O. R. T. should teach students, should be shown the fallacy of such an argument. Mr. Scanlon, at Basalt, is another whom the Order secured a raise for. Mr. Borneman and Mr. Ellis, the new cashier at Basalt, will no doubt be with us shortly. Bro. Pinder, first Leadville, resigned and left for Kansas City, relieved by Bro. Strimple, from R. A. Powell, Delegate Div. No. 126. Ivanhoe. Bro. Devinsky drew New Castle first, relieved on third Leadville by Bro. Sharp, and he on second Leadville by Mr. Ellis, a now man, whom we expect to soon be one of us. Digitized by '

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912 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. LaFever, first New Castle, resigned and left for St. Louis. Bro. Rose, who was trans- ferred to Ivanhoe agency, on the Second District, assumed Bro. La Fever’s duties as local chairman VV. G. Davis, Delegate Div. No. 126. of the latter. A successor to Bro. Rose as local chairman of the First District will be appointed shortly. It’s now Bros. Smith and Cunningham at New Castle. Bro. Lowe, of Glenwood, recently engaged in a heated argument with the superintendent of schools there, which so enraged the pedagogue that he proceeded to thrash the brother, coming out of the affray, however, second best. J. C. McMahan, elected mayor of New Castle, will resign the clerkship on the C. M. there shortly. Cert. 60. Texas Pacific Ry. The following, which appeared in the Journal in August, 1910, is published again by special request : OFFICE RULES. 1. Come in. If the door is locked, kick it. 2. If the agent doesn’t get up, crawl through the window: that is what it was made for. 3. Spit on the floor. The agent wiP clean it up. 4. If the agent happens to lie busy; sit on bis desk and talk to him. lie likes to bear you. 5. If there are any loose papers, such as let- ters or messages, read them. The agent would like your assistance in answering them. 6. In case there are any express packages lying around, look them over. If you don’t know what is in them, the agent will tell you. He makes a specialty of finding out just for your sake. 7. If you are short of amusement, open a few drawers. They are not locked and we are glad to have you look through them. 8. Jt is no more than right that you should assist the agent in handling his husiness. The company sent him here for you to teach. 9. Don’t forget to ask if the clock is right. 10. Above all things, once in the office, stay. The agent is a good fellow. B. T. Ham bright. Cert. 20 . Western Maryland Ry. We have had quite a steady growth on the W. M. the last few months. Brothers, let us keep this up and keep after the nons. When our committee goes up for better terms it has got to have the men back of it to handle the situation. We want to get that two days off a month and better working conditions. Keep on working, boys, and we will win out sooner or later. Our last meetings in Hagerstown and Elkins were well attended, and some interesting subjects were brought to a head that the boys were anxious to have made more satisfactory to all concerned. A. G. Douglas, Alternate Div. No. 126. The few nous on the line who accept the bene- fits our committee gets must be shown that the increase of membership will help us out. “No card, no favors” should be the rule. It will do more good than anything else. Digitized by Google

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The Raieroad Telegrapher. 913 I The brothers who have not paid their dues for this quarter should be prompt in doing so, as our convention meets this month in Baltimore, and to be with the rest we all should have an up-to- M. J. Burns, Alternate Div. No. 126. date card, so send your dues to Bro. Kelbaugh, at Hanover, come to this convention, and make it a remembrance for Baltimore for all time to come. Brothers and sisters will attend from all parts of the world. All the brothers who work on the different roads leading into Baltimore are going to help make things as pleasant for these visiting brothers and sisters as can be done, and I want to see the Western Maryland with them. Bro. Taylor has been promoted to dispatcher, vice Mr. McClain, who has gone into business at Hagerstown. We wish Bro. Taylor success. Bro. Loose has returned to his old home at Emory Grove and gone into the muskrat business again. Hope he will have better results this time. Bro. Betts has returned to his old trick at Cherry Run. Bro. Martin, since Hempstead closed, is attend- ing very faithfully to his chickens. He is going to have a big flock, and we hope he will make a success with his investments. Guy. All members of the Order of Railroad Teleg raphers of any road are urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. L. C., Galesburg Division of Division 130. Indiana Division, Indianapolis District — Business is pretty good, both in freight and passenger, considering everything that has hap- pened during the last month. Several work trains are busy at various points repairing the damage done by the flood, this division suffering more than any of the rest on account of the levee breaking at Indianapolis, leaving White River spread out over the country, tearing away tracks, bridges and large buildings. The fills near Bloom- field over White River, and the Wabash at River- ton, had the road completely tied up. This was one of the heaviest floods ever recorded in Indi- ana, Ohio and Illinois. No. 302, due in Indianap- olis at 10:34 Monday, March 24th, was held up at Treveloc on account of a bridge washing out, and the passengers had a night of peril in the coaches. The next morning the train was brought to Morgantown and tied up with No. 301. The New' Orleans express trains were tied up at various places along the line. The damage w-ill figure millions and it will be a long time be- fore the road can be put back in good shape. Borgersville agency is on bulletin. C. H. Armstrong, Alternate Div. No. 126. Illinois Central R. R. NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday, June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Street, beginning at 1 p. in. J. B. Weems bid in West Salem agency, Field- man going back to Palestine. On account of the wire being down over the Wabash River, Dispatchers Keene and Evans opened a temporary office and handled trains Digitized by e

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914 The Railroad Telegrapher. Indianapolis to Riverton from Wisconsin Street yard. Bro. G. D. Clements journeyed to Indianapolis recently to witness the game between Indianap- olis and Minneapolis baseball clubs. F. R. Kuhns, Alternate Div. No. 126. Boys, don’t forget that your help is needed to keep these write-ups going. If you have any news items, send them to me. Everybody watch the notice for our next meet- ing and make every possible effort to attend. Many good things are learned which are benefi- cial to both the company and your Order. The last Indiana legislature passed a bill requir- ing all railroad companies to pay employes twice a month. Perhaps this will enable the nons to take out an up-to-date. Let’s get them lined up. R. Burness, cashier Bloomington, Ind., freight office, appointed chief clerk in commercial agent’s office at Indianapolis, vice Mr. Moriarity, de- ceased, relieved by Mr. Clark, cashier at Robin- son, and he by L. W. Singleton, second Bloom- ington, W. H. Day, from Oblong, relieving the latter. J. E. Clark, agent Dugger, was off April 14th and 15th, attending the funeral of his sister at Mt. Zion. We hope to have a better write-up next time. Abe Martin. Vicksburg Diz'ision — It appears to me that more interest should be taken on this line than is shown at present. I was on this division over six months before anyone asked me if I carried a card. One oi the first things we should do when a new mati comes on is to find out if he is a brother and up to date. If he is not, we should show him what the Order has done for us all and get him lined up, which gives us that much more working strength. We have a few nons over here. Let us all go after them and show them that they are doing themselves and family, as well as the Order, an injustice. Some of the stations held by nons have had an increase, and they should come it at once and do their share. A few of the boys are quitting the service and new men coming in. Trail Lake, Avon and Valley Park agencies arc now up for bids. When making out bids, be sure to send a copy to Bro. Elliot, local chairman, at Rolling Park, and he will see that everyone gets treated right. Brothers, let us see if we can’t have a write- up in each issue of the journal. If we have no correspondent, let us have one appointed and everyone send him a few items. S. L. Hopkins, Cert. 302, Div. 5. Louisiana Division — The high water has receded, business is normal again and the agents are doing a fine express business in the strawberry and vegetable line. It’s now Bro. W. L. King, telegrapher-clerk at Ponchatoula, La. Bro. I. L. Cooper, “BD” office, New Orleans, just finished a cross-country trip in his auto. Mississippi maids are strong on wedding bells, so M. H. Keasler, Alternate Div. No. 126. “Red” had better look out on those “U-auto” trips. Bro. C. W. Jones, a hero of the G. & S. I., has resigned Tangipahoa agency and gone west. We are sorry to lose such a “good scout,” and wish Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 915 him success. He was relieved on bid by Bro. L. L. Chambers, Kentwood days. Bro. Ed Bordages, “FD” New Orleans, received a box of “Blue Label” cigar* from Whitefish, W. W. Woodward, Delegate Div. No. 1 27. Mont., to help Bro. W. W. Robertson, an old I. C. man there, celebrate the arrival of a boy. Among the recent arrivals from the West is Bro. Walter Myers, who is glad to get back to the Crescent City. Div. Cor. Ulster & Delaware R. R. To All Members: The present outlook on this division is favorable, and we are sure to pull through, provided each and every member realizes the importance of mak- ing every effort to build up our organization. It is highly important that we strengthen our Order on this road and better our conditions, as we have not yet reached the rate of pay which we rightly deserve. It is a well recognized fact that men in our line of work have been, as a class, the poorest paid in the railroad service, when the responsibility, hours of service and seven days each week are taken into consideration. Let each member get right down to business. We need the nons and they must be made to see that they need us, and it is up to both of us to come out cn top. I believe there is considerable interest shown along the line of getting the nons lined-up. There is a move among the boys to wake up and do something. It seems unreasonable for any man to stay out of an organization that he very well knows has been recognized and a schedule secured. Gradually our working con- ditions will be bettered. Some nons have the idea that the O. R. T. is an enemy to the railroads, and that their aim is to “do” them every chance they get, and that if they were to join the Order they would surely lose the respect of the officials, if they were lucky enough not to get fired. This is a mistake, boys. Organized labor stands for justice and does not want to make trouble for any one or any company. It is the only way the workingman has of mak- ing and keeping his wages up to a point where he can live on it. Look at it right and you will see the right in it. I trust that this is plain to every sensible man who wishes to better himself and others. Give your heartiest and most careful thoughts to our welfare and when you are called to act in connection with the good of the Order, do so willingly, and we will assure you that you will be proud of our Order. It is gratifying to know that every member of this division is in good standing. This shows loyalty and strength. M. L. Klein, General Chairman. Ulster and Delaware Notes — E. B. Healy, “XN” first, has been off since March 13th, on account of failing eyesight. He is seventy-two years old and has been in the serv- ice thirty-nine years. If anyone deserves a pen- sion for good and faithful service, he surely does. We hope he gets it. Bro. Peter - Leming kindly agreed to help out at “XN” for a couple of weeks. He returned to Phoenicia after being relieved by Bro. T. Ennist, who is now filling the position tem- porarily. Five stations in the Ashokan reservoir will be closed soon and trains will be running over the E. E. Smith, Delegate Div. No. 1*9. relocated line by June 15th. Two new stations, “Woodstock” and “Ashokan,” will be established. Ai?ent V. Merrihew, of Brodheads, is buildim? a house near the new Ashokan station, and will, no Digitized by

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916 The Railroad Telegrapher. doubt, bid in the new station. It is to be hoped that conditions will so regulate themselves that there will be but little “bumping.” Bro. Morgan is already taken care of by bidding in the relief G. R. Smith, Delegate I)iv. No. 129. for work one day, and the chief dispatcher s*nt some one out to find him. He was found walking the streets in a delirious condition and taken to the hospital by the . K. T. boys at that place. His brother, Morris, is now with him. The last report, on April 17th, was that “Nate” was doing as well as could be expected. We hope to in the next issue of his recovery. Bro. Ike Kunst will handle the write-up here after. Please send all notev to him at "Y \ Bro. Pough is to be thanked for handling this s» well in the past. Ike says, if you don't send him any news, he will manufacture some. Cert. 117. “Soo Line” Ry. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Second Shops yard, second Waukesha, Grays Lake and Trevor agency on bulletin. Bro. P. B. Koewn, third Gra> signed to acc< pt a position with an automobile company in Chicago; not yet relieved. Ask Bros. Satterfield or Lund how many tics there are between Lake Villa and Grays Lake. They counted them recently, and I understand the walking was good. The former sprained his ankle while alighting from a caboose recently, but is able to be around with the aid of a cane. Burndt, from second Trevor, is now with the C. M. & St. I’, at Pacific Jet., and Bro. O. A agent’s position, held by C. Bishop, on six months’ leave, who, we understand, bought a farm. We wish him success. L. Joyce may bid in the new Woodstock station. This leaves two agents and two telegraphers to do bumping. There will be an opening for an agent and a telegrapher at Grand Gorge, as Agent Bouton has purchased the coal business from a Kingston firm. The lucky bidder for* this station can thank the O. R. T. that positions are now advertised. A year ago such things were not allowed. Chief Dispatcher Stickles took a two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Dispatcher Faulkner, and he by Dispatcher Decker, recently returned from Tampa, Fla., where he worked during the winter. We arc glad to hear Dispatcher "MC” on the wire again, the boys missed him while he was sick. Bro. Rossa iclieved llio. Ilcnson, who went to Kingston and bought a touring car. liy-thc-way, have you smoked one of "Henson's Favorites?” Mr. Marks, second “YA,” was relieved by Bro. Morgan for one day, who also relieved Agent Wood. Bro. II. Knnist was relieved a few days by Mr. baulk. Bro. F. K. Merrihew is temporarily assigned to Shokan station. Bro. Marnett is relieving the night freight biller at Rondout. The nons are coming in nicely, keep after them. Bro. X. (I. Markson, who went to the New Haven, is reported sick with typhoid in the hos- pital at Willimantic, Conn, lie did not show up J. T. Bearss, Delegate Div. No. 129. Knack, former agent Lake Villa, with the same road at Granville, Wis. C. D. Cook hid in Samp Lake "owl” job. relieved on third Vernon by Bro. A. Rupple on hid. relieved on second Stockton by Lepinski. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. M. A. Chapman bid in Byron agency and will live at Fond du Lac, going back and forth on 7 and 8, not relieved at Waukesha yet. Bro. N. J. Frost bid in second Fond du Lac. C. G. Snyder, Alternate Div. No. 129. Dispatchers at Shops have been going over the line; Neubecker, doing the extra dispatching, re- lieved on south end message wire by Bro. J. H. Burns, and he on “owl” job by Wm. Christel. Wm. Riddenhough bid in Fremont agency, re- lieved on second Grays Lake by Bro. Chas. Neu- man, from file C. J&. ^N. W., pending bulletin. 0Bro. Neuman is a new member who only needed to be asked once to join. H. L. Lepinski, second Stockton, off a few days owing to the death of his brother at Cadott, was relieved by P. J. Webber. Bros. Wagner, Chapman, Meyer, Gilman, Lund and Loek sent in items this month. Every one help out a bit with an item or two before the 20th. “Jack’’ Frost, Cor. W. & P. Division — I have been asked to act as division corre- spondent, so will do the best I can. The Chicago Division always has a nice write-up, and we can do the same, if you will all send me the changes, etc. Business has never been* better on this line, and all the boys have their hands full, especially on the Second, Third and Fourth Dis- tricts. The tremendous amount of through freight moving east via Superior and Ladysmith, combined with the local business make a pretty steady run of trains. Bro. Holt, a new man from Division No. 91, is on third Weyerhaeuser. Bro. Zepp, of first, re- lieved several weeks by Bro. McCorkle. Bro. Rouhan, second Bruce, going to Ryder, N. Dak., on his homestead, relieved by J. V. Thomp- 917 son. Bro. Rouhan intends to transfer to the west side. We wish him good luck. Bro. Menard, nights N. Escanaba, visited his folks at Amery, and Bro. Carrier, from Goodman, Sundayed there with his wife’s folks recently. Ed. Thompson, second Heafford Jet., a beginner, will have an . up-to-date shortly. Bro. Seifert was called to Winona recently, by the death of his wife’s father. We a/e indebted to Bro. Kelly, at Gladstone, for assistance in this write-up. The dispatchers on the" Fourth District now are: T. S. . Sullivan, first, and F. C. O’Hara, second. Second and Third Districts: D. W. Kelly, first; C. J. Magoon, second, and C. F. Brown, third. Fred Brahm is on first trick^si^e table and R. Mathison on second side wire.^ttwhts. A. D. Harris is clerk and time- keep#* M. J. Magoon, chief dispatcher, and J. Stephenson, trainmaster. R. C. Halstead, the new man on second "MA,” is now a brother; Mr. Duel, nights “MA,” will be with us soon, and Mr. Erickson, third Dresser Jet., will have a card in a few days. Keep up the good work, brothers. The write-up of the Minneapolis meeting, on April 20th, can not go in until next month, as this month’s news had to be in St. Louis by April 20th to be published in the May issue. I wish to thank the boys who responded to my request for news, and hope to hear from all of you hereafter. W. H. B., Cert. 492. M. S. Lowe, Alternate Div. No. 129. Lake Erie & Western R. R. NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday, June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Sts., beginning at 1. p. m. Digitize^by G< 'oaJn

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918 The Railroad Telegrapher. All member of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers of any road are urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. L. C., Galesburg Division of Division 130. J. F. Carder, Delegate Div. No. 130. Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday, June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton, and Adams Streets, beginnTng at 1 p. m. All members of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers of any road are urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. L. C., Galesburg Division of Division 130. Eastern Division — Bros. Wilson and Platts met with Bro. Gardner at Abbott, April 2d, to adjust the proposed sched- ule. A meeting will be held with the officials as soon as possible. We understand the conductors secured a raise and we can get one also if all the members get busy and line up the nons. If they expect us to get them an increase in their salaries, they should come in and help. Bro. E. T. Cahill has been assigned to third Hampton. Abbott nights was open five nights the first part of April by Mr. Coons, from Brighton, who later returned to Brighton third, Mr. White re- lieving him while at Abbott. Bro. A. L. Gardner, of Abbott, our delegate to the convention, left for Baltimore April 21st. Only a few of the brothers sent in any news this month. All of you should help out and send in the changes, etc., by the twentieth of the month. “JS,” Cert. 26. Lehigh Valley R. R. Buffalo Division, Buffalo to Sayre — This division of the L. V. has a write-up in The Telegrapher each month, and we would like to see all the other divisions have one also, as we believe it would be a benefit to have one. Send your items to Bro. Quick by the twentieth of the month, and they will appear in the next issue. These write ups would do a lot of good. Just jot down the changes, etc., on your division a? you hear of them, and it will only take a few minutes to mail them in. Since the parcel post became a law the agent? are carrying a greater part of “their express com mission” to the post office in the mail bags, and they don’t always do it in one trip either. This, like anything else that we want corrected, can be corrected by becoming thoroughly organized. The trainload of street-car strike breakers for Buffalo that went over this line recently were a tough bunch, thoroughly capable for such job?. We were glad to learn that they were soon sent back to where they came from, as the striking street-car men at Buffalo won out. Some of the boys are finding out to their sor- row that it does not pay to have students hanging around their offices, and wish now that they had listened to a little good advice. Boys, do your own work and keep these students out. You will be money ahead. The “large noise” so much in evidence at Hinman nights left for parts unknown without E. S. Powell, Delegate Div. No. 130. even giving the chief any notice that he was going. Bro. Withiam has accepted Kendaia agency, vice Bro. Garrison, assigned Reeder nights. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 919 Four new members in April. Keep the good work going and help the good cause along. You can do it boys if you will. Brothers, whenever you meet a non speak to him about the Order. Don’t miss a single chance A. F. Ritter, Delegate Div. No. 130. Bro. Ira B. Jeffries relieved Mr. Johnson on second Silvis. liro. H. W. Voss, taken out of service in Febru- ary, was reinstated at first Silvis, and was later granted a sixty-day leave. Certainly glad to see Harry back again. Don t forget to return your information blanks to the local chairman- at once, so your committee W'ill know the situation at your station. Bro. V. M. Kelly, Division 33, relieved Bro. Bonta on Sheffield third, owing to sickness. I am thinking of holding each alternate meeting at Peoria, to give the boys on the Peoria and branch lines a chance to attend. With the boys from the other lines, this would make an interest- ing gathering. What do you think of this propo- sition? Bro. E. M. Marshall has returned and is at Utica days. “M“ says fishing there is fine. Bro. W. F. Kay has returned from “GO” Chi- cago to the Illinois Division, and bid in first Blue Island, the strain on his eyes at night being too heavy. Bro. Kislig returned to second. This makes the office solid with the exception of J. P. Sheahan, on third. We will leave it to the two brothers to line him up. Mokena has been made a continuous office again, with Bro. J. C. Neilson on first, C. Oliver second and F. H. Oliver third. The latter two are brothers to themselves but not in the Order. Boys, here are two more to put on the solid side. to do this. It is for your interest to have him join as well as his. When you are through with your Telegrapher, send it to some non-member. When he reads it he may be awakened to a sense of his duty. It is only by pulling together and doing these things that we will succeed. There have been a number of changes along the line, but they have not been sent to 'me, and I can not give them without such help, febrile of you boys try to send them in hereafter. f ’ N. O. Stranger. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R. NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday, June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Streets, beginning at i p. m. All members of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers of any road are urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. L. C-, Galesburg Division of Division 130. Chicago Terminal & Illinois Division — Mineral agency up for bids. Understand Bro. Kellogg intends going to California as soon as relieved. Bro. E. Schoquist, third, and Bro. Glaser, sec- ond, are with the Northern Pacific in Montana and North Dakota, relieved, respectively,' by Bro. Beckwith and Mr. Barnes. k C. R. Hunt, Delegate Div. No. 130. I he Telegrapher the past two months has not had a write-up from this division. Those who wonder why just figure out how many items you have contributed. Boys, try to help me out and

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920 The Railroad Telegrapher. sec if we can’t have a write-up every month in the future. By the time this reaches you we will be in convention at Baltimore. I want to thank you E. A. Brand, Delegate Div. No. 130. all for the favor you have conferred on me by sending me to this convention, and I hope to return from it fully equipped to handle the divi- sion to better advantage than I have in the past. Everything looks in our favor. Brothers, I want you to work hard with me the next two years and see if we can not line up every man on this division and keep it that way. If you don’t know where there is a non, drop me a note and I will tell you. D. Goyer is on second Bureau. We understand Bro. Stage is on the sick list. We hope not and that it’s only a leave of absence that takes him away from duty. While you are getting the nons in line, don’t forget- Parsons, on second, and King, on third. Give £ro. Condit a helping hand. ! Fraternally, C. D. Wagoner, L. C. General Offices — ** Trenton, Mo. (RN.) — The system has never been in a better condition, fraternally, and its status assures both members and nons that there is peace and harmony in every dot and dash coming in and out of the little abode assigned to our exclusive use called “RN.*’ We like it — we like each other — we like all those we work with, and we come to work now, with the pleasing ambition to cut in on the morning yard wires, and know that we will be greeted with the same old “GM” at 99 per cent of the offices. Working conditions and salaries are not quite up to our liking, but they are on a par with other roads, so we should be satisfied and help in the onward struggle to get more; give the best service we can, because better service will get us more money. The highest salaries and best working conditions can be secured with a too per cent membership, and the talent behind it- Deliver the goods and demand the proper return with fairness to all. Then as old times strikes nine bells, we can say “All’s Well'* with assurance. The Cameron O. R. T. Club meeting, Sunday night, April 12th, was shy the attendance of broth- ers from our office on account of circumstances over which a part of us had no control, which we very much regretted. We should all attend these meetings as regularly as possible, and we hope all who do not have to work will be at the next meeting. Bro. Davenport is dishing out the “W* to the brothers on 33 wire, ably assisting Bro. Cazel on Xo. 7, with the aid of the good members along the line to keep the bus ip ess moving. Bro. Brewer is doing the train order stunt to- gether with dear old No. 7 west solid O. R. T. from handle to handle, and its no rare thing to get all the thirty-seven reports from one man; guess that’s fair enough. Bro. McClain, who does the morning stunt on No. 20, is relieved by Bro. DeLong at noon, and goes to the “GO’’ wire for the balance of the E. F. Todd, Delegate Div. No. 130. day, exchanging Morse with Sister “S” on No. 5. Bro. DeLong has a solid bunch on No. 20, St. Joe, Horton and Topeka, with one exception at “PR,’’ but “she” promises to come in and make it solid Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 921 from zinc to copper. Bro. Schrieber, the “owl,” has to visit with them all; also two sets of dis- patchers with the flow of traffic in and out of Trenton. F. A. Arnold, Delegate Div. No. 130. Manager Hafford has been having his hands full lately, weather conditions rendering the wires almost useless. His work is none too easy at the best and we ask all the brothers on the division to watch and help him all they possibly can. Bro. Peyton, our second trick wire chief, is deserving of the best of treatment, and we hope the brothers along the line will aid him in locat- ing wire trouble as quickly as possible, a little assistance often eliminates complications otherwise hard to straighten out. He frequently comes to the office with his “Ford,” at noon, and takes the boys to dinner. O. S. Jones, on third, measures the wire trouble on a Weston’s volt meter*, and takes his rounds on the morning reports; show him by your actions that he is not lowering his standard by becoming a member of our organization. We assure those we work with daily that we are O. R. T. from the toenails to the hairtips, and take pleasure in doing our work with them. Herington, Kan. (RI) — It’s now Bro. Hillman, late nights here, making this office solid, with the exception of the manager. Bro. Ingram is on va- cation, rustling prunes in daddy-in-law’s store at Furley; relieved by Bro. J. S. Smith, from the T. & P., Ft. Worth. Bro. Pearsoll is still mak- ing Sunday trips to Lincolnville. Hope she will soon say “yes,” so we can have him at some of the club’s meetings. Bro. Hawthorne and wife visited friends in Haileyville, Shawnee and Okla- homa City, April 3d to 7th. Bro. Lowe was off a few days, the first of April, on account of sick- ness of his mother at Hamilton, Kan. Everybody was sorry to see Bro. Stokes go. He’s a good scout and a fine workman, and the move to the Elmira, Iowa, agency, will no doubt be to his benefit. Topeka, Kan. (KI.) — Bro. Russell Graham, from Des Moines, is now on one of the night tricks. A valuable addition. Bro. Madison writes, from Chicago, that he had a good job and is doing fine. He gives Bro. Craig, of “GO,” credit for valuable information on his arrival in the Windy City. Mr. Musgreave, one of the Santa Fe's most accommodating hired men for years, was canned by that company recently. His luck was poor in trying to get on here. Bro. Tracey is now with the Union Pacific at Omaha. Mr. Hopkins is working extra here. Bro. Trundle left for Los Angeles, April 18th, on ninety days’ leave. Bro. Ehrhart still off on account of illness, made a trip to Chicago recently. We hope he will soon be back with us in good health. Bro. Powell is all ready for the trip to Balti- more, with the exception of the silk hat. J. H. Rogers, Jr., Delegate Div. No. 130. The Kansas legislature, recently adjourned, left a bad taste in the mouth of the laboring class of Kan- sas, especially the railroad men. All bills favoring the latter were turned down, and nothing passed that redounded to their benefit. We wanted the Digitized by

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922 The Railroad Telegrapher. semi-monthly pay day, but the Santa Fc came across with a few “petitions” showing it was not wanted by the “majority," and the bill was killed. This can be figured out by the old rule of “cause and F. J. Graves, Delegate Div. No. 130. effect.” When there is a bad piece of legisla- tion there is a bad legislator. You boys in Kan- sas should acquaint yourself with the man repre- senting your district, and put him on record as to how he will vote when such bills come up for passage, and if he is antagonistic to our interests do your best to see that some other man represents you the next time. Some of our managers are not satisfied to reap the golden harvest the O. R. T. has made pos- sible for them, without paying their share of the cost. They seem impressed with the idea that, to properly perform their duties, they should be antagonistic to the Order, favor the nons all pos- sible and encourage them to remain on the outside. They have lost sight of the fact that the gen- eral managers issued a signed statement to the effect that there would be absolutely no discrimina- tion shown to members or non-members. SLIPPERY SAM’S STINGERS. Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark, unfathomed caves of ocean bear; Full many a man with card to date is seen Who does his part, and plays it on the square. Full many a flower is born to blush unseen And waste its fragrance on the desert air. Full many a non to blush has ne’er been seen While the fragrance, yes the fragrance (?) it is there. Not many of the general offices were heard from this time, owing to the fact that The Teleg- rapher was issued earlier than usual. On account of the convention at Baltimore the items had to be sent in by April 20th. Am sure all will re- spond next month, and we will have a good write-up. Thanks are extended to Bros. Ford and Brewer for their items this month. Div. Cor. Missouri Division — Bro. T. Madden is still off sick. Bro. W. W. King, a new man, is now at Columbus Jet., Bro. C. G. King having resigned and gone into busi ness. We all wish him success. Bro. W. T. Barnett, of Lett, who is taking treatment at Des Moines for his health, is getting along nicely. Bro. J. A. Maguire, Stillings, is off sick, re- lieved by Bro. C. E. Foster, who also relieved Bro. S. A. Kindig at Stillings the latter part of March. Bro. I. S. Jones bid in Paris qights. and Bro. J. L. Stuart third Muscatine. The latter relieved L. W. Browne at Seymour for a few days. Mr. Brown is a fine fellow. All of you write him to come in. Bro. J. F. Greenland bid in second Nahant, and Bro. J. B. Painter East Pleasant Plain. P. II. Miller, Delegate Div. No. 130. On bulletin: Agent and telegrapher Mercer and Belknap, and Columbus Jet. second. Bro. H. C. Kyle, Weatherby nights, secured leave of absence February 1st, relieved by Mr. Carr. Someone give us a line on him. Under- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 923 stand Bro. Kyle may not return, as his ninety days are up. Will try to have the position bul- letined. I wish you brothers would advise me as soon as a new man comes on the line, giving me his J. J. Rose, Delegate Div. No. 130. certificate and division numbers, so he can be transferred. Any who are not up to date will be forwarded papers to fill out at once. It is your place to keep me posted. This work can not be carried on without your help. Don’t wait for someone else to do this, but do it yourself: then you will be positive that it is being done. It is now Bro. G. L. Murphy at Lineville. 1 hope to soon have Miss Horton’s application. The brother working there nights, from Division 130, will be transferred to No. 126. Bro. Brewer, at Trenton, secured the applica- tions of J. M. Boose, Kenmoor, and A. L. Haines, Seymour. He certainly deserves great credit for his work. The Trenton bunch are live ones when it comes to O. R. T. work. Brothers, let’s all get busy and clean up the line within the next thirty days. It can be done if all will give a little help. Someone kindly send me a correct linc-up of the line between Davenport and Eldon. Thanks to Bros. Rouch and Cox, Udell, for the line-up between Eldon and Trenton. The attendance at our regular monthly meetings at Cameron is not as it should be. You brothers who can get to your lodge and church meetings might try attending the O. R. T. meetings. I am sure they will prove of interest besides being just, if not more, as profitable. These meetings are held on the second Saturday night of each month. The Trenton bunch can always give you any information you may desire relative to these meetings. Please make an effort to come. There was just one member from this division at the joint meeting of the Iowa, Illinois and Missouri Divisions at Rock Island in April. Brothers, you can not expect the division to be operated suc- cessfully with this kind of an interest shown. Don’t think that all you have to do is to pay your dues. You have to get in the work and do your part. We don’t expect you far east end boys to attend the meetings at Cameron, but we do expect you to show up at the meetings held on that end. Likewise, the west end boys should attend the west end meetings. It should not be necessary to again call your attention to this. You are as deeply interested as anyone. You make the organization what it is. Bro. C. E. Short, Mill Grove, on two months’ vacation, is being relieved by Bro. G. E. Starr, from the Indian Territory Division. Bro. W. K. Cousins, Clio, had the misfortune to break his arm. Unable to learn who relieved him. Udell is now solid. The boys at Allerton moved into their new depot April nth. Pretty nice for them. Under- stand the new cut-off is to be completed by the last of July. You will find notes from the club’s meeting held at Cameron on April 12th in the journal. Look them up. J. F. Frain, Delegate Div. No. 130.

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924 The Railroad Telegrapher. up. Please try to help them out with items of news, and make it the best we have ever had. Remember that your notes should reach them not later than the twentieth of the month, in order A. B. Coats, Alternate Div. No. 130. that they get them to Bro. Quick at St. Louis before the twenty-eighth. W. H. Plum. Kansas Division — R. C. Nobles assigned to Horton third, vice Bro. F.. Nichols, resigned. Bro. G. S. Allen is back at Whiting, after a month's visit to Los Angeles and Portland, re- turning via Salt Lake City. J. L. Peterson assigned cashier Salina. Bro. C. L. Dillingham, Topeka yards second, fell and hurt his knee, relieved by A. H. Schnei- der, later by L. D. Phelps, who resigned at Wichita several months ago. Bro. J. H. Patterson, of Bishop, off on account of the serious illness of his wife, relieved by W. A. Floyd. Bro. Powell, of Willard, is being relieved by J. C. Conner, from the U. P., an agent on, this division several years ago. Bro. M. H. Lock assigned to Alma riights. Clyde nights bulletined. ! R. C. Burns, who relieved A. H. Schrfcider at Maple Hill, has resigned to engage in the moving- picture business. Bro. W. E. Lund was a little excited during the recent windstorm, which blew away part of the roof of his depot and a truckload of eggs. Bro. R. G. Lewis, of Willard reported sick, relieved by Bro. G. S. Allen, and he at Whiting by Mrs. Allen. Bro. W. S. Gillespie relieved Bro. O. W. Em- rich on second Dwight, relieving the agents at Dwight, Cuba, Marion and Woodbine. Bro. F. L. Sanger assigned Cuba agency, re- lieved at Wichita by L. L. McComber. Bro. J. Ussary assigned to White City agency, C. R. Greene going to his assignment at Wood- bine and later resigning. Bro. W. S. Gillespie was relieved at Dwight, on account of the death of his brother, by A. Ingram, and Latimer nights was closed during his absence, owing to the shortage of men. It is now Sister Knowles on Caldwell third. C. S. Forbes is on third Herington yard, while regular second and third trick men are working first and second. Bros. Beebe and Bradly exchanged stations at Peabody and Marion on recent bulletin. If everyone will drop me a note or call me on wire at Dwight whenever they hear of any change or any news, it will be a big help to me in keep- ing tab on what is going on. Everyone is glad to see news from our division and should do their part in contributing the news. Give me the news you hear of and we will have a write-up from our division every month. E. Pringle, Local Chairman. Nebraska Division — Our local chairman, Bro. Davis, is off with the measles, relieved by Bro. Barnhardt, of Court- land, later relieved by Mr. Lewis, a new man. R. L. Hale, Alternate Div. No. 130. Bro. Hughes, Lebanon, is off on account of sickness, relieved by Mr. Showers, from the S. P . an old man from this division. We hope he will soon be back as a brother again. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 925 Bro. Shaw, ticket clerk and telegrapher “VI,” off two days attending federal court at Topeka. Bro. Rollin was off three weeks, owing to the serious illness of his wife, who is now improving, \V. B. Schrunk, Alternate Div. No. 130. and he expects to bring her home from the hos- pital in a few days. Bro. Messig is now on third Pittsburg. Bro. Swartous bid in second there. Bro. Cook, off owing to the death of his father, was relieved by Bro. Messig. Bro. J. VV. Ellis, who relieved Sister Parks at Otego, resigned, relieved at Scandia by Bro. Murry, Ellis. Bro. H. M. Edwards, second Pittsburg, relieved Bro. Wollen at Mankato, who went back to Fair- bury, owing to the increase in business. Bro. Boxwell, of Sabetha, is relieving Bro. Merrill at Scandia, on thirty days’ vacation. Bro. Lowry, of Scandia, was relieved several nights by Bro. Murry, of Ellis. Bro. Blakley is back at Formosa, after several days’ illness, relieved by Bro. Barnhart, of Court- land, closed while Bros. Blakely and Davis were off. Bro. and Sister Parks, of Otego, are with the VV. U. at Omaha, Bro. Brandt, a new man, re- lieving the former, pending bulletin. Bro. Lyman, third Belleville, while off sight- seeing at Denver was relieved by Mr. Showers. Brothers on the north end and branch lines, kindly let us have something for the next write-up. This division has never had a more solid line-up. Everyone do bis best to keep it that way, and get the two back-sliders to purchase a card and be with us. Informations blanks have been mailed you for the purpose of framing a new schedule, while our general committee is preparing to go to Balti- more. Give us all the information you can. With your loyal support we should get one of the best schedules in this section of the country. Don’t fail to give us the information about the United States mail; that is important. Bro. Davis left May 1st for Kansas City, where the schedule will be framed. If you think of any information you may have overlooked, send it to him, care Bro. Edwards. The two meetings held last month were well attended at both Belleville and Fairbury. We hope to hold another meeting in the near future, and would like to see a large attendance. Cards will be mailed you and plenty of notice given so you can secure transportation and relief if nec- essary. All come. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the beloved father of Bro. J. W. Cook; therefore, in manifes- tation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, by the members of Division 126, Or- der of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend to our brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in his sad bereavement. W. G. Davis, G. A. Shaw, H. H. Rollin, Committee. D. G. Rixey, Alternate Div. No. 130. East loiva Division — E. J. Gibson, from the Santa Fe, is the new superintendent of this division, vice A. T. Abbott, transferred. C. E. Greene, from the Cedar Rapids

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926 The Railroad Telegrapher. Division, is our new trainmaster, vice Geo. Mc- Kinley, taking up former run. Quite a number from this division attended the meeting in Rock Island, March 28th, jointly with T. F. Kling, Alternate Div. No. 130. the Missouri and Illinois Divisions boys, and was quite interesting. The various changes to be made in the schedule were thoroughly discussed and de- bated. Bro. W. J. Edwards, of Kansas City, highly complimented the boys on their loyalty and interest. Bro. F. J. Jancshek on Colfax second, was relieved by Paul Brown at Wilton. Bro. E. W. Stewart and Bro. McGowen, of West Liberty, are now on second Brooklyn, and second Iowa City, respectively. Bro. G. E. Bals baugh, second Iowa City, is now with the Illinois Central Railway in Webster City. Roadmasler Hayes and Signal Foreman Owens attended the fifth annual exhibition of electrical appliances, held in Chicago during March. Bro. J. R. Gilby, agent at Walcott, and family are visiting their people in the West and North- west; relieved by Bro. II. M. Christision, of Wil ton. All who have not remitted for dues for the first half of 1913, should do so at once. Cert. 241. West Iowa Division — Bro. E. B. Heabcrlin, Casey second, bid in second Valley Jet. depot, vice J. S. Kintzley, who bid in third there. Bro. A. F. Anderson, who relieved Bro. Heaberlin on second Casey, when third man there was pulled off, relieved Bro. J. 0. Budd on third Stuart, who went to Avoca first. Bro. M. F. Kennedy, Stuart first, relieved by Mr. Lee, a commercial man, and has gone West, having sold his home in Stuart. Bro. R. Correll, second at Casey, goes on a vacation trip shortly to Saskatchewan, Canada. Anita third trick taken off and Bro. E. II. Par dieck returned to his home in Columbus, Ind.. accompanied by Bro. II. E. Hill, second Sarlham. relieved by Bro. Costin, from third Neola, now closed. Several good jobs bulletined recently and nearly all filled by up-to-dates. Bro. O. S. Marshall, second “Q,” bid in third there, relieved by a brother from the east end. L. E. H., Cert. 1449.. Dakota Division — Gravel trains started April 1st, with four big engines hauling twenty-two and twenty-five cars to a train. A telegrapher will probably be put on at Graettinger pit as soon as one can be secured. Dispatcher Knight has been checked in as agent at Estherville, and K. V. Turner put on the dis patching force. Roadmaster Flora has resigned and gone to the northern part of Minnesota for his health. Superintendent Rosser and agents from Pipe- stone, Watertown, Sioux Falls and Estherville, went to Des Moines, April 17th, to attend meet- ing on merchandise schedule. T. M. Mann, Alternate Div. No. 130. Agent Bellman, Thompson, has resigned and gone in the furniture business at Dows. Fitzgibbons has been checked in as agent at ( >chcyedan agency, and Manby at Clarion.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. McNeilly, from Dows is at Sibley temporarily, and Price at Spirit Lake; Laudeman relieved Ens- ley at Estheville, who went back to Dows. I will not cMl any one brother in the write-up from division, as I can not keep track of them; It. M. Sanborn, Alternate Div. No. 130. I might slight some by not calling them brothers, and call some of the nons brother, which would not be right. Any one can get a list of nons by writing the local chairman. No one contributed any news this month. If you expect to have a write-up you will have to help out on the news. The big snow storm, April 1st, put all the wires out of commission north of Estherville for two days. The snow drifted in the cuts around Rock Rapids until it took 5 hours to get No. 419 out. The snow plow was run to Sioux Falls and on the Watertown line. Div. Cor., Cert. 1596, Box 377, Dows, Iowa. Amarillo Division, C. R. /. & G. Ry. — Bro. J. L. Thompson, agent Alanrced, our local chairman, has resigned and is now trying the life of a farmer. We know that he will make good, and hope he will do well, but we arc sorry to lose him. Bro. M. H. Keasler bid in the agency. Bro. S. Miller, at Shamrock, has resigned, re- lieved by Bro. M. H. Teed, of Division No. 119. No one sent me any news for this write up, but every man on this division is in line and paid up to the end of the term. Boys, send the local chairman some items by the 20th of each month, so we can have a nice monthy write-up. Cert. 1851. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. Detroit Division Toledo, Michigan, Lansing and Detroit Divi sion joint meetings will hereafter be held in Toledo every third Tuesday. Ihere seems to be a shortage of telegraphers on this division. Bro. Rehfeus, on his return from vacation in Colorado and Texas, bid in third Monroe, recently vacated by Bro. Hill. Allen Ray, from the M. C., is relieving on sec ond at Monroe, while Bro. Humphries is on a trip Vienna is now on bulletin. Bro. Sid Wilson bid in third Tecumseh Jet. Ex-Bros. Earl Huffman and Red Wilson, at Norvell, both received raises in the last schedule. It’s about time they showed their appreciation of this by getting up-to-date. L. M. Bowen, former agent at Jasper, bid in Petersburg agency There has been altogether too much doubling up on this division lately. Emergencies do not occur every other week. Boys, help us to get thoroughly organized and get in the delinquents, instead of grumbling at conditions you are creating yourselves, by hanging back, and taking every cent up-to-date brothers secure for you by standing firm. Hu., Cert. 373 Lynn V. Vermillion, Alternate Div. No. 130. Eastern Division — Bro. J. J. Schroeder is working second Madison, vice Mr. Hall, and Bro. Sidney Sheppard is at Bay View. Digitized by

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928 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. C. V. Greene, third North Ea*t, on a vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Hillgruber. Bro. E. J. Kane, Erie depot second, on sick list several days, was relieved by C. J. Swoitzcr, who L. E. Buckles, Alternate Div. No. 130. later went to Conneaut as register clerk for third brakeman. Bro. Gifford, of P. & E. Crossing third, who relieved Bro. H. L. Cantrick, while off getting mar- ried, was relieved by Mr. Bonnell. Bro. Jim Gavin, second Canadaway, was -off a few days. During the recent floods in Pennsylvania and Ohio, quite a number of P. R. R. and Erie R. R. trains were detoured over this division, around washouts and flooded territory. A smoker was held at Erie, Pa., the evening of May 2d, by the O. R. T. boy9 and Order of Rail- way Signalmen. “RU.” Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. SYMPATHY APPRECIATED. The many kind, loving tributes paid to our beloved husband and father in the M^rch Teleg- grapher, and all the expressions of sympathy and love shown in every way, not only from our friends of the Burlington, but other roads, has certainly been a comfort to us. It has made us feel that his life and his work has been appreciated. We try to comfort ourselves with the beautiful thought of the writer who said: We can not say, and we will not say, That he is dead; he is just away With a submissive smile, and a wave of the hand He has entered into that better land, And left u9 thinking how very fair It needs must be since he lingers there; And we, O we, who so fondly yearn For the welcome step and the glad return. Think of him living on as dear In the land of there as the land of here. Lillian B. Lamb, Olga Lamb Rat. Relay Division — Assignments on bulletins: Nos. 69, A. F. Buck; 70, H. M. Van Horn; 71, F. J. Peoples; 72, W. F. Reiley. As you have seen fit to again choose me for your local chairman, and also delegate to the con- vention, I wish to thank you for the honor be- stowed, and for your support during the past, with the hope that the next two years will be as fully successful. Our membership is now at the high water mark, and it is through your co- operation that this has been accomplished, we still have a little room for missionary work west of the river, but presume as soon as we get an assistant local chairman in that territory things will brighten up. Hereafter a member securing an application will be given credit for $1 to apply on his dues, and any amount exceeding dues for one term will be paid in cash by the general secretary; this should be an extra inducement for some of our members to get to work and .pay their dues by securing applications. G. R. Marks, Alternate Div. No. 130. On February 21st, Bros. Conrad, Caples and Ilaines, of “GO” office, were sent to Galesburg to help out during the sleet storm that disabled all wires east of that point. Digitized by GooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 929 Jack Campbell and “M," of Great Northern general office, parsed through Chicago the latter part of February, and called on the boys in “GO,” sorry we can not list them as brothers. P. H. Gibbons, Alternate Div. No. 130. Messrs. Thiehoff and Bell, St. Joe, dispatching for five years or more, have been put back in the telegraph office. We now expect them to join the O. ’ R. T. They are working schedule positions which have been raised $5 since vacated by them. Bro. Neal, from Beardstown, spent a day in Chicago on business recently. Bro. Caples, who worked extra in “GO,” has accepted a position on the Alliance Division at Seneca, Neb. Sorry to have him leave the relay division. It lias been rumored that “OX” office and “G” are to be consolidated. We hope the boys west of the river will get busy and send in some notes for the journal occa- sionally. J* J- R Aurora Division — At the meeting in Hotel Arthur, Aurora, 111., April 1 2th, 8 p. m., forty-three members were present. Bro. J. F. Carder, general chairman; J. H. Rogers, general secretary and treasurer; W. B. Schrunk, local chairman, La Crosse Division; Bro. Craig, president Cort Club, Chicago, and our good friend and Bro. G. Dal Jones, of Division No. 91, were the speakers of the evening. It is expected that as big a crowd will be present at Mendota, April 26th. Bro. E. F. Todd, local chairman, left on May 10th to attend the grand convention at Baltimore. Bro. C. M. Salander, second Sandwich, was called home, April 1st, to attend the funeral of his grandmother at Princeton, 111. He was relieved by Mr. Ford, of Buda, 111. Bro. Toney Boyle, of Somonauk tower, on a few weeks’ vacation visiting friends in Iowa, was re- lieved by Mr. James. Bro. O. F. Butler, third Waynet, bid in the relief agency on this division. Bro. Pahaley, agent Mt. Morris, bid in Eola, 111., agency. Bro. Sherrick, third Shabbona, was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Chas. Daniels, of La Salle, 111., is one of our new members. We hope to line-up most of the nons on the Fox River by fall. Brothers, let us all get after the nons on this branch, and line them up. ‘ Let us also give the company the best we have in us, and show that we appreciate the increases given us. Bro. L. M. Long and wife, of Sandwich, visited relatives in Grand Rapids, Mich., April 1st. Work has started on the new depot at Earlville, and the ground for the new depots at Sandwich and Plano will soon be broken also. Cert. 14. * A. L. Hughes, Delegate Div. No. 132. Galesburg Division — SPECIAL NOTICE. Brothers filing applications with superintendent of telegraph for position in relay department, must send general chairman a copy of same. Do not neglect this, it is important. Digitized by Google

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930 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bros. Norcross, Rock Island; H. C. Johnson, Henderson; B. E. Quinn, Peoria; L. Graham, Avon; R. E. Jordan, Portal; G. A. Adams, Augusta, and B. S. Waite, Joslin, are our seven B. F. Wheeler, Delegate Div. No. 132. new members. This looks good, but it’s not half as good as it ought to be. Your responsibility does not cease when your dues are paid. Brothers, indi- vidual work is the only thing that will ever gel us anywhere. Get busy. It’s in the “GT” divi- sion men to double this list. Bro. Leo. Anterim bid in Farmington second; Bro. Elmer Adams second Clinton; Bro. N. W. Jordan, third Lewistown, and Mr. Reynolds, Joy agency. Castleton is now on bulletin. Bro. Glen A. Willis, Golden, was a Peoria visi- tor, April 13th. It is sincerely hoped that this issue of The Telegrapher will find every delinquent paid up. The earnest far-sighted brothers who did not re- ceive an increase this time are all paid up. Why are you with the increases hanging back? llro. Walker, “WA,” “GT/* is working extra “YD” second; Bro. Botkin relieving Chittenden, and Bro. Chinn relieved at Graham by Mr. Sher- man; Graham is relieving Bro. Mullen, third. Knoxville, Paloma, Erie, Briar Bluff and Hen- derson third, discontinued on account of lighten- ing up of traffic. Our old friend VanClute is back on first “DS,” after an extended vacation in California. “39” sounds mighty natural to the first trick men, and we welcome Van back. The warm, bright days are inviting and it’s tough inside, but don’t forget your office call. 1 have in mind a train being delayed half an hour because of dispatcher’s inability to raise a certain office in fifteen minutes steady calling. Bro. Koch, Clinton, now back on third, after re- lieving Bro. Walsh, resigned. Clinton is now solid. Bro. Waddill, first Barstow, has been appointed correspondent for the north end. Brothers, please send him your notes not later than the 33d of the month, as he must prepare and get them to me by the 26th, otherwise they will not get in The Telegrapher. p j Graves, Local Chairman. Galesburg Division, North End — Bro. Anseth, second Alpha, has resigned to go W’est and try his hand at farming. This position now on bulletin. Bro. Anseth has always kept the north end well represented in the journal, and we are all sorry to see him leave, but wish him success in his new vocation. Bro. Waddill, first Barstow succeeds him as correspondent. Let him know of the changes at your stations. Bro. B. S. Wait is relieving W. C. Goudy. Bro. Jones is on Plum River tower third. Mr. Garrity bid in Henderson third. Bro. Gilland, at Savanna yard, was relieved a few days by Bro. J. B. Spratt nights there. Bro. Clark promoted to cashier East Moline. Bro. McGraw moved from third to second. Foncr Reese, second Henderson, who relieved Agent Garden Plain several days, was relieved by C. L. Turner, while on the sick list. J. H. Williams, Delegate Div. No. 132. Bro. Young, foner relay office Galesburg, while at Aurora two weeks, was relieved by N. H. Burk- halter. Mr. Evertt, 17th St., Rock Island, was off sev- eral weeks on account of sickness. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 931 Two “fellows” on this end imagine they are too old to carry a card. That is one kind of an ex- cuse. Bro. Lindell is back from Orion to his old position at Erie. M. H. Martin, Delegate Div. No. 132. Some of the boys on this end! who received a good substantial raise, did not renew their cards. Committees should note this for future reference. Bro. Donahey, first Briar Bluff, resigned, went farming; Miss Cornwall on first, and Miss Bennett bids in second. Bro. Carroll, agent Hillsdale, has been promised a new depot in the near future. Wanted — Application blanks at Santa Fe tower. J. O. Guyer, third Barstow, is erecting a new residence on Maple Ave. there. Read Mr. Worden’s bulletin No. 90, of March 26th, in regard to “Safety First.” This should be carefuly considered. L. C. W., Cert. 1851. Galesburg Division , Peoria Branch — SPECIAL NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria on Sunday, June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Streets, beginning at 1 p. m. All members of the Order of Railroad Telegra- phers of any road are urged to attend. I). G. Rixky, Asst. Local Chairman. Galesburg Divison, Peoria Branch Notes — Bro. R. B. Bowers, agent Maquon, wife and child visited home folks at Clinton, Iowa, Sunday recently. Bro. B. E. Quinn, Northwestern local office Peoria, resigned, is now with the Big Four at Urbana, 111., in the dispatcher’s office. Bro. H. L. Hobson, now with the C. & A. at Marshall, passed through Peoria a few weeks ago. Bro. Elsen, C. & A. Blooming relay, visited home folks in Peoria on Sunday, April 13th. Agent Bartlett now has a car to transfer Peo- ria merchandise to the other twelve roads. This freight has heretofore been hauled by teams. The change makes it possible to handle both in and out-bound freight more promptly. A meeting was held at the Rock Island passen- ger station by the local members Sunday, April 13th, to organize a club. The members are very enthusiastic over the prospects of having a real live organization in our city within the next few months. The Burlington was represented by Farris, Sissen and Rixey; the Rock Island by Bros. Wilson, Thompson, Andrews and Sumners; the North Western by Bro. Quinn, and the C. & A. by Bro. Elson, of Bloomington. There is little doubt but that we can support a club and start with twenty or twenty-five members if every member will put forth his best efforts. Such an organization will benefit both ourselves and the Order. Bro. Sleetcr, of the C. & A., can be re- lied on to help us, also Bro. McNeflf, of the Big F. A. Bos WELL, Delegate Div. No. 132. Four, former local organizer of the railroad clerks. A closer acquaintance is necessary to secure the best results on the different roads in this vicinity, and knowing each other personally will give us

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932 The Railroad Telegrapher. the opportunity of using a more compact mem- bership toward the goal of solid organization. Inactivity is a very weak link in the chain of endeavor. Those who do not attend meetings W. W. Tedder, Delegate Div. No. 132. become indifferent. Our success depends solely upon the membership giving its best efforts and support to the cause that is taking care of our interests. Your attention is called to the special notice heading these items of the meeting to be held at Peoria on Sunday, June i, 1913- This will be a great opportunity for the Burlington brothers to meet those from the other lines, and members of the Quincy and Peoria branches are especially urged to attend and have a representa- tion of the Burlington of which we need not be ashamed. By turning to the write-ups of other roads you will notice that the members of all coming into Peoria have been invited to this meeting. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Ottumwa Division — Bro. A. H. Ostrich goes from Danville to Ba- tavia agency, Bro. E. L. Martin from third to second West Burlington, and Bro. F. C. Lister from extra second to regular third there; Bro. A. L. Goltry to New London third, Russell being closed April 1st; Bro. M. Hayes from Beckwith second to Lockridge third on account of station closing; Bro. W. C. Moore to cashier Mt. Pleas- ant freight house, relieved at Glendale agency by Bro. H. C. Zahller, second Thayer, closed for the summer. Bro. C. W. Rider, from the East, gets Maxon agency, no one bidding for it. He has now been transferred to this division and we welcome him to our midst. Two nons on the division are complaining about having to operate a street-crossing gate in connection with their other duties, but they have not yet tried “the card route.” “No card, noth- ing doing.” Bro. E. O. Parks, second Batavia, off on account of sickness, relieved by Mr. Swanson, extra. Bro. O. A. French is in "CW," and Mr. Tullis, chief clerk to Mr. Messenger, is doing the dis- patching during the dispatchers’ vacations. We hope to see the day in the near future when all the telegraphers and agents will be given a vaca- tion with full pay, same as the dispatchers. I am sure they are just as deserving, as we are all tied down seven days out of the week, and the life of the station agent is just as trying. Keep up the work of organization, and strict compliance to the schedule by all of us will bring about such results. Get right into the business and put your whole soul into^ it, and it will surprise you what you can do. Don’t just pay your dues and have to be asked several times to do that, but be one of the “live wires.” Individual effort, when coupled up with the grand old Order, will move the biggest load over the hill. Don’t sit idly by and say: “Look at the trainmen and engineers, what they are able ta do.” We are just as im- portant. Any live agent or telegrapher could handle a train as conductor within a very short time and get over the road, too. All we need to J. K. McCotter, Delegate Div. No. 132. do is to keep our cards up to date and every man have a card. Bro. O. Starbuck, agent Woodburn, Iowa, has been appointed assistant local chairman. Any Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 933 correspondence from him should have attention. He has a supply of application blanks and is ready and willing to help you. Any news items addressed to Bro. Starbuck or the undersigned Thos. Sasser, Alternate Div. ’No. 132. will be given attention and appreciated. Any- one wishing a list of nons on the division can have it for the asking. We would be glad to have anyone get this list and go to work on them. We are glad to notice the interest Bro. W. C. Harrell, agent Cainsville, Mo., is taking in the matter. He is the only Missourian we have on this division. He believes in “showing” the other fellow. Be a booster. Kick, but don’t knock. Fraternally, E. A. Brand, L. C. St. Joseph Division — Bro. Mapes, Gentry, is on vacation, relieved by Extra Agent Bro. Fewson. Bro. Dunlap, from Nishna, bid in Worth, re- lieved at Nishna by Extra Agent Bro. W. F. Seevers, relieved on second Armour by Bro. C. G. Conard. Later Bro. Dunlap was taken sick at Worth and relieved by Bro. D. D. Cranor, re- lieved on Waldron third by A. Boyer. L. A. Rudisill was at Lamoni during the Latter Day Saints’ convention. Bro. E. P. Turney, first Curzons, was off re- cently, owing to the death of relatives. Bro. D. W. Smith, from St. Joe relay, and two friends, duck hunting at Rushville recently, had fisherman’s luck and returned disgusted. Bro. Jesse Hull, tower 58, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. C. G. Conard. Bro. J. H. Cole, first Armour, on three weeks’ vacation to California, was relieved by Bro. R. I. Gillis, from third tower 46, and he by Bro. Otto Whalen, from third Armour. Bro. J. S. Gardner has resumed on second Armour, after being off two months with pneumonia. It is now Bro. V. H. Conard, Rushville. Beverly, Weston, Armour and Rushville depots are being repaired. H. L. Spaulding is now agent for the C. R. I. & P. at Kenmore, Mo. Bro. H. F. Miller, of Brookfield relay office, visited friends in Rushville, Mo., recently. Bro. V. H. Conard, of Amazonia, on a recent Sunday came to Rushville on No. 14, which goes through there at about thirty miles an hour. Jack proceeded to unload himself and the section men are still finding fragments of his Easter suit. Bros. Hickman, of Payne, and Jefferies, of Corning, are frequent Hamburg visitors. Bro. J. Hayward, Council Bluffs third, visited relatives in Hamburg recently. Bros. Hays, third Ham- burg, and Jefferies, third Corning, are contem- plating a trip to California. Bro. E. P. Stewart, of Hamburg, is now at South Omaha. Bro. L. V. Ockerman and family visited Omaha on a recent Sunday, taking in the sights after the cyclone. Some of the boys are delinquent, which makes a bad showing for our division. Brothers, this is wrong. You should pay up, get in line and support your new officers, who need your help to carry on the good work. The new passenger sta- tion at Hamburg will be strictly modern. Bros. C. G. Davis, Alternate Div. No. 132. Arnold, Warnstaff and Hays have a smile that won’t wear off. Remember the slogan: “No card, no favors.” Red IIuffer. Digitized by CiOOQle

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934 The Railroad Telegrapher. Alliance Division — Bro. McReynolds is now at Pringle station. This position will probably be bulletined in the near future. R. E. Brown, Alternate Div. No. 132. Extra Agent Bro. Uarkleroad, who relieved Bro. Powell while attending the general committee in Omaha, is now at Halsey. Bro. Stevenson, who relieved Bro. Hollenbeck, Rockford, a short time, was relieved by Mrs. Stevenson at Nahant. Bro. Gadicnt is again able to be at his post at Hot Springs. Bro. Jerry Davis is under the doctor's care at Merna, Neb. Our list of up to dates now includes Bros. Mickcl, Pluma, S. D. ; Wagner, Englewood, S. D.. and Bccklcr, Crawford, Neb. We arc keeping the membership right up to the scratch, and the delin- quents are very few. Sister Sharp bid in third Marsland, and Mr. Fleming, Bingham agency, he being the only bid- der. We are glad to sec Bro. Caplcs back at Seneca again. V. 11. Ough goes back to Whitman third. Div. Cor. McCook Division — Recent assignments are: Bro. L. T. Harding, agent Long Island, Kan.; S. H. Cole, telegrapher Brush, Colo.; Bro. C. J. Hitt, second Roggcn, Colo., and Bro. V. H. Hardman, third Iloldregc, Neb. Bro. B. Beard, Arapahoe, is off thirty days, relieved by W. P. Carty. Bro. O. A. Bloom has returned to work, after an extended trip in Old Mexico and Texas, re- lieved by Mr. Mitchell, who went to Muma. Bro. Hardesty is on third Keensburg, and Bro. Sullivan on second, while Bro. Cahill is on his claim. Bro. Manning went to the Sterling Division as agent. Mr. Furgerson is back at Wray, after over a year’s leave of asbence. We will be glad to have him come in with us again. There are a few of the brothers who have not taken out their new cards. This is very bad, as it takes up the time of all of us that should be given the nons. Please make a special effort to get in line by next pay-day. If there is a non working with or near you, drop me a card and I will help you line him up. as we must be thoroughly organized to accomplish our desire of being 100 per cent strong. There are new questions coming up that must be met in our organization, and it behooves us to be prepared at all times. An organization will not run itself. Each must do his part, work for the good of the Order all the time and all work to- gether. Ere this appears we will be busy in another convention. Division 130 will have seventeen delegates. As we should have twenty-three, you F. T. Murray, Alternate Div. No. 132. see it behooves us all to get busy and get in the nons and delinquents. Don t get lukewarm until we are going in after another revision and then get in just because you think by so doing you are entitled to more help.

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I The Railroad Telegrapher. Digitized by Googl M. A. J. McDonald, Delegate Div. No. 133. THE NEW SCHEDULE. General negotiations were completed in Jack- sonville, Fla., April 18th. A distributive increase of 8 per cent was se- cured, effective April 15th, and was distributed by the officials and the local chairmen as they felt the needs of the positions required. We hope the distribution will be satisfactory. The committee did what it thought was right, and is willing to stand for any mistakes that may have been made. The overtime rate was raised to 35 cents an hour, and the hours of service reduced to ten at What we need is members 365 days each year, paid up in advance. That will give us all time to land on the others who are not in. See the point. Fraternally, C. R. Hunt. t nice union made hat to Bro. Williams, the presen- tation speech being made by Bro. Pixley, of the Waycross District. Bro. Wheeler thanked the committee for himself and the general secretary and treasurer for this thoughtful and appreciative act of the general committee. The meeting was a most harmonious one, and will, we believe, be of great benefit to those attend- ing and to their constituents. Some misunder- standings were cleared up, and am sure the new local chairmen will now get down to work with the determination to make their districts the best on the system, and with twelve live men work- ing toward this end you may bet there is going to be some immediate results shown. Cert. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. At the meeting of local chairmen, held in Savannah, Ga., on Wednesday, April 16th, Bro. B. F. Wheeler was re-elected general chairman; Bro. J. H. Williams was re-elected general secre- tary and treasurer, and Bros. J. L. Bridgcrs and W. A. Hollahan were re-elected members of the general committee. It was also voted to continue the general committee with only three members, but with the proviso that all the local chair- men will be called in consultation whenever a new schedule is to be framed, so that all parts of the system can have their representatives present and say what his constituents want. It was voted to increase the semi-annual dues to $5.50, commencing with the last term of the present year. Members remitting for new cards for July 1st, will therefore remit $5-5° instead of $5 as heretofore. The committee decided to ask the members to donate the half month’s increase received in April, to recuperate our treasury and get it back in first- class financial condition, so we can make an aggres- sive campaign to land the balance of the nons. There are only two districts that we consider are in bad shape, and am sure the new local chairmen on those districts are going to make a good show- ing in a short time. One of the most pleasant features of the Savan- nah meeting was the presentation of a handsome Waterman fountain pen to Bro. Wheeler, and a A. R. Campbell, Alternate Div. No. 133. one-man stations, with the proviso that he can be held on one hour longer, without overtime, to meet a passenger train. Eight consecutive hours constitute a day's work at all offices working three or more men. This affects all the larger offices.

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936 The Railroad Telegrapher. On behalf of the committee, I wish to thank the membership for the loyal support given us during the negotiations, and to further ask that you con- tinue this kind of support and we will do our L. A. Miller, Delegate Div. No. 136. best for you. Be on the job all the time, and stand for your convictions. Send us the April increase, if you have not done so, and help us get in all the nons on your district. Yours fraternally, J. H. Williams, G. S. and T.. First Division , Richmond District — L. B. Beazley, of “BG” office, Petersburg, Va., is now manager of a telegraph school, with four students, at $1 each per week, the oldest having been under his instruction for five or six months. With this one exception, we are solid in Peters- burg and vicinity. Your correspondent did not know of the existence of this school heretofore, or it would not have passed unnoticed so long. H. E. Merritt, chief clerk to the superintendent at Richmond, has tesigned to enter other business. Mr. Merritt is well-known over the entire system, being a first class telegrapher, and for some time a member of the Order, a friend to the boys and liked by everybody. We all regret to lose him from our midst, and wish him much success in his new field. Bro. T. T. Short, of Battleboro, was recently married, but have been unable to learn the name of the lucky young lady. Congratulations and best wishes of the boys on this district are ex- tended to the happy couple. D. C. Second District — To All Members IVaycross and Montgomery Dis- tricts : Please accept my sincere thanks to you, for selecting me as your representative to the grand convention, which convenes in Baltimore this year. It is my sincere desire that you may never find it necessary to regret doing so. I would be glad to hear from as many as possible of you, as to your wishes, as I feel that I am under many obligations to you. Fraternally, A. L. Hughes, Cert. 98, Glcnmore, Ga. Lakeland District — The increase secured on last schedule has been distributed as equably as possible, in accordance with the amount of work at each place. The com- mittee did the best it could with the 8 per cent secured, and nothing more should be expected of it. Now let us show our employers that we appre- ciate this increase, by rendering them the best service our abilities are capable of. Answer the dispatchers as promptly as possible. Give them correct “OS,” and reduce the number of com- plaints in regard to having to be called so long. We have as good a schedule now as any road in the South. Let’s protect it by faithful work. E. E. Leisey, Alternate Div. No. 136. All the nons received practically the same in- crease as members. See that they are reminded of this as frequently as possible, until they do the right thing, by handing in their applications for membership in the Order. Digitized by Lioo^le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 937 Floral City agency transferred from Bro. VV. E. Handlittle to A. A. Whittle, the former going to Dale City agency, vice Bro. R. O. Bowden. W. F. McLendon taking Martel agency. Frank Woodside, Alternate Div. No. 137. Florence Villa agency transferred to A. M. Smith, relief agent. Bro. W. D. Harnage, agent Trilby, who re- lieved Bro. W. R. Lott, while at the Savan- nah, Ga., general meeting, and at Jacksonville helping to divide the increase, is now on vacation. Bro. R. W. Edwards, third Trilby, is being re- lieved by Frank Harnage, from second Croom. Dist. Cor., Cert. 1265. “Big Four” Ry. NOTICE. A meeting will be held at Peoria, 111., Sunday, June 1, 1913, at Trades Assembly Hall, corner Fulton and Adams Streets, beginning at 1 p. m. All members- of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers of any road are urged to attend. D. G. Rixey, Asst. L. C., Galesburg Division, of Division 130. St. Louis Division, East — The floods did great damage on this division, especially between Waver and St. Mary, but busi- ness is again back to normal. Bro. J. S. Stanton, relieving Bro. C. E. Ken- nedy, agent Sanford, on vacation in Colorado, was relieved on third St. Mary by Bro. Stanton. Bro. G. O. Byrd bid in second Duane, Sanford agency is the only job now open. Several of the boys were sent to the P. & F.. east, to help out while some of the others roads were detouring trains over this line. A general talk under the head of “Good of the Order” was the only subject discussed at the last meeting. Several of the brothers were unable to attend, as there was no service to Paris. Bro. O. M. Beck, second Lova, was relieved sev- eral days, while his sister was sick, by Bro. R. F. Sexton. Boys, don’t fail to send me all the newrs you have or can get by the 20th of each month. G. C. W., Cert. 981. Indianapolis Division — Our write-up for the April journal failed to reach St. Louis in time for publication, as there was no mail, owing to the flood, which sure put this division “on the bum.” No trains for two days, and then nothing but local passenger and work trains. Bro. Bodenmiller, first Harrisville, was off sev- eral days on account of the sickness of his father, and Bros. Haworth and Warren doubled until relieved by Mr. Key, who later relieved Mr. Thomas, third Elroy, while visiting friends in Indianapolis. Mr. Hoffman, second Brightwood yard, while off sick, was relieved by Berl Miller, from Eastwood, and he by Mr. Gant. The first trick man at Elroy seems to think the company gave him that last $3.50 raise as a per- B. T. McConchie, Delegate Div. No. 138. sonal favor for meritorious services, as he still refuses to take out a card. Mr. Keener, first at Chesterfield, while off owing to sickness, was relieved hy Bro. Quigley, from the D. & R. G.

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938 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Sparks, of Mix, visited at bis home in Anderson for a few days recently, relieved by Mr. Shumaker. Bro. Beeson, third Ansonia, off a few days sick, was relieved by Mr. Slyder. Edward Whalen, Delegate Div. No. 138. Mr. Stevens is back at Anderson depot. Mr. Allison, who relieved him while off sick, has re- turned home. Mr. Jackson, second Gretna, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Moon. Bro. H. C. Young, of the N. IJ., from East Helena, Mont., and wife visited Indianapolis re- cently. Bro. Young says give his best to all his old friends. Everybody is wondering now, when they are going to get their pay. Somebody had better “OS” the pay car pretty soon, or I will have to give up, for I’m only about a half minute ahead of the sheriff now. The boys are all working and saving their money to take a fishing trip this summer. Bro. Heckerman bid in first Ansonia, and Bro. Beeson, third, so everybody is satisfied. Bro. Kerr, agent Houston, is back at Houston agency, Bro. Simmons going back to Lamb again. Mr. Hiatt bid in third Winchester. Keep re- minding him of that promise to get a card as soon as he got a regular job. Bros. Weekly and Olvey had to double a day or two at Connor lately, on account of Mr. Hatcher's wife being sick. Bro. Jenkins, off helping to audit the books, was relieved by Bro. Weekly, who also relieved Bro. Newfarmer, at Muncie depot, while attending a funeral. Bro. Flinn, second Hart, who was relieved by Mr. Allison, while taking in the inauguration, sent several of the boys cards, and from the way he talks he must have had some time. Bro. McAlhaney, second “SO,” Anderson, off several days sick, was relieved by “Pete” Stamm. Mr. Lister, off on account of sickness, was re- lieved a -few days at Taft by Mr. Blanchard. T. D. Smith, second Post, relieved while on sec- ond Fortville by Mr. Gant. Kindell is relieving Fouts on first Fortville. Berl Miller, third Eastwood is on third Bright- wood yard, vice Hahn, resigned. Mr. Ferree bid in Belt Junction. Mr. Connelly, of the dispatcher’s office at Belle- fontaine is taking a trip through the West, re- lieved by Mr. Binegar. There is the same old bunch on this division, “always going to get a card next pay day.” If we can not make them make their word good, then we will have to make it strictly “No card, no favors.” “The Doctor.'’ Cleveland Division — The regular monthly meeting at Cleveland, in April, was postponed, no trains running and no way for the brothers to get back home after the meeting, which we hope will not occur again. This division is just getting back to normal con- ditions again, after the flood and was, I think, the first division to get trains through, the worst E. P. Jenkins, Delegate Div. No. 138. washouts being at Vermillion River, Hiles and the track between Marion and Larue. St. James, Ashley and Leonardsburg have been closed nights, until business picks up on the south Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 939 end, Bro. Collins, second “BR,” displacing C. Henry, second Cardington, who took third Vernon; Bro. Humphreys taking second “VN;” Mr. Gal- lagher, third "BR,” displacing Bro. Todhunter, A. J. Hornung, Delegate Div. No. 138. third Crestline; Bro. Bogan, second “ND,” not settled yet. Bro. VV. B. Elliott has returned to Ashley from his vacation. “Bill” is some vaudeville performer, and has been out on the road with a troop. Bro. J. F. McCartney is also hack after a month’s vacation. Mr. Maring, third Galion, took second Linndale. Bro. Snowberger, second leverman Shelby, is on ninety days’ leave, on account of ill health. Hope to soon see “Snowy” back again; relieved by Mr. Coltman. Bro. Fred Holcomb, second Berea, is on first there, while Mr. Murray is off. Would like to see more of the brothers come out to the meetings, and also send in your news items, as the local chairman can not keep track of all the changes without the assistance of all the boys. All get busy, and let’s have a good write-up every month, and don’t forget the non working next to you. Cert. 1123. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division — Flood conditions hdve made it nearly impossi- ble to get in communication with any of the brothers to get any items. Remember, boys, if you wish a write-up each month you must keep me posted. Situated as I am, I hear but little. Bro. R. D. Irwin, third Glen Echo, has moved his family from Wellston to Tremont. He had quite an experience getting there on account of the flood. We welcome the brother and his good wife in our midst. Bro. J. R. Teach, formerly of Glen Echo third, who bid in Evan third, later bid in London sec- ond. J. P. Shields, who relieved him, later filled up with the “oil of gladness,” ran his wife out of the house with a butcher knife and got locked up. He is not a member of the O. R. T. Bro. H. C. Butler, who was relieving Mr. Harrison at Enon, recently on second Cold Springs, was sent to Glen Echo third. Bro. Crist, second Enon, has succeeded in bag- ging quite a few ducks this spring. Enon citizens say he always goes hunting immediately after pay-day. Rather suggestive. Interlocker at west end was put out of service lately by a car being derailed. Mr. Keever bid in first Simms. Third Osborn still on bulletin. Bro. Jay Lytic, first Carey, is reported going into a decline. We never knew him to decline anything in Springfield. Recent assignments are: Third M. C. Jet. to Bro. C. O. Delph; first Carlisle Jet., Mr. Danica; second Draw Bridge, E. C. Connor; third Enon, J. E. Long; second Springfieid yard, G. F. Hertel; first Brooks, Bro. C. A. Slagle; third Avenue, Bro. D. S. Harp; third Silver Creek, Bro. Earl Lee; one trick dispatcher’s office, G. M. Hench; Gravel pit temporarily, Bro. C. D. Jenkins. Bro. Cecil Downs, Marysville days, is relieving the agent during the latter’s illness, relieved by G. F. Hertel. L. F. Armstrong, Delegate Div. No. 138. Bro. J. M. Meehan, third Springfield yard, was off a few days recently owing to the serious ill- ness of his mother. We wish her a speedy re- covery. Digitized by CiOOQle

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940 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Jesse McFarland, third Dover, was called home to Jamestown, Ohio, recently by the sudden death of his mother. He has our sympathy. During the recent flood many railway men in all departments of the service did noble rescue F. G. Mayer, Alternate Div. No. 138. work, calling for daring and bravery, and we arc glad to know that members of our organization who were tried were not found wanting. None deserve more favorable mention than Bro. H. B. Hendryx, first Urbana, Ohio. While that place was not stricken, it was the dumping ground for the Pennsylvania and Erie Railroads. Several passengers, in their frenzy to get to their friends in the stricken cities, got that far. Shortly after a troop of soldiers arrived there it was noised around that they were going to prevent these stranded people from leaving. Bro. Hendryx im- mediately got into communication with the com- manding officer, Major Bell, who addressed the crowd, denying the rumor and averting a serious riot that might have resulted in a great loss of life. Major Bell says all honor is due to Bro. Hendryx for calling his attention to the rumor. Bro. R. A. Ashenfelter, first West End, who was marooned at Durbin several days during the flood, along with others, prevented the time from dragging heavily by entertaining them with a number of vocal selections. As the brother has a very fine voice, it was no doubt a treat. Bro. C. W. Moore and Bro. Clarence Glass, first and second Miamisburg, had their household goods badly damaged and were obliged to move. We have not heard how our old-time friend and brother, Dccon Smith, of Miamisburg. fared, hut hope that “all is well” with him. Bro. Gallagher, first Draw Bridge, was a pris- oner in the tower two days. Bro. McWilliams, second, and Bro. Raff, third Ur- bana, procured a boat to do rescue work. Bro. Hendryx reminded them that neither of them could ride the water wagon a block, so what could they do with a boat? Bro. L. F. Armstrong, our genial local chair- man and delegate to the Baltimore convention, we understand, tried to convince Mrs. A. that it was unnecessary for her to accompany him, but they left together on May 9th. “Red” is a smooth one, but apparently wasn’t smooth enough to work that game. Be sure to be at the June meeting. Promoter Webber, first “YK,” has secured the signatures of Young Roberts, first Dover, and Kid Stewart, first Glen Echo, for a ten-round bout. It will be refereed by the youngest referee known to the fistic world, Bro. Harvey, of Mauds. Both these youngsters * are very promising and a good bout is assured, as several yoke of oxen have been secured to drag the principals into the ring. Dad. Cairo Division — We are all very sorry to learn of the death of Bro. G. W. Thomas, first Allendale, who was drowned there owing to the recent high water. Most of the Vincennes branch between St. Francisville and Vincennes was badly damaged G. W. Simmons, Alternate Div. No. 138. or entirely destroyed by the flood, and about six miles of track was washed out between Mt. Car- mel and Evansville, no trains being run for over two weeks. Digitized by Gioo^le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 941 Bro. E. G. Ault, first Trimble tower, who was recently married and passed the cigars around, worked second in the dispatcher’s office for a few days, relieving Bro. “KX,” Hendrick. Alternate Div. No. 138. The meeting held at Red Men's Hall, Paris, 111., April 6th, was well attended and much im- portant business transacted, including the adop- tion of a new set of by-laws, suggested by Bro. Tingley, of Midland. These meetings are now a regular thing, the first Monday night in each month. Don’t forget the date and come. Bro. Lew Gilkerson, third St. Francisville, 13 having his troubles now with the work trains, slow orders, etc. Bro. Benson, Rose tower, expects to leave shortly and become a cowboy on a ranch in Mon- tana. We all smile when we imagine him astride a bucking broncho. Third trick dispatcher’s office is on bulletin. There is plenty of good, “hard” timber to work on around that terminal. A third man has been put on at Mt. Carmel passenger station, owing to increased business and high water, Bro. Harry Fry taking it temporarily. We are glad to report this division in belter shape than for years. Many are taking an inter- est and getting in members. There are only a few nons left around Danville. Cert. 556. Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to His will, and can but express our deep sorrow in the loss sustained; and be it further Resolved, By the members of the Cairo Divi- sion, of System Division 138, that we extend to the bereaved family our earnest sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. B. McConchie. H. D. Blakeman, M. G. Lambdin, Committee. Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry. Northern Division — Agent A. E. Send, Antrim, off a few days visiting at Sutton’s Bay, was relieved by Relief Agent Graves. R. M. Reddick, a new man, is agent at Walton Jet., vice A. F. Bosse, now on first there, Mr. Albright on second and Mr. Barto on third. Bro. F. G. Reed, agent Brutus, spent a day recently in Prtoskey on business. Bro. H. F. Mead, third “MC” Mackinaw City, relieved Bro. Poole a few days on second there. Bro. C. O. Babcock relieved at “FN” siding nights by Mr. Shue, after visiting a few days at his home in Harbor Springs, relieved F. A. Gruntz on third at “NY” North yard, Cadillac, off sick. Zachariah Mitchell, Alternate Div. No. 138. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our beloved brother, G. W. Thomas; therefore be it Bro. W. S. Plummer, second Reed City to sec- ond Pellston, relieving C. E. Johnson, who gets Manton days, vice Mr. Ketchum, resigned. Bio. M. A. Richardson, agent Boyne Falls, gets scc- Digitized by Google

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942 The Railroad Telegrapher. 4 end Reed City, relieved by E. G. Widger, from Walton Jet. Bro. P. L. Bowman, third Petoskey, is contem- plating a trip through the West shortly. We W. S. McGeoch, Delegate Div. No. 140. all wish him a pleasant vacation. L. D. Thomas, second Petoskey, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Stebbins. Bro. H. C. Daley, third Boyne Falls, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Wagner. I have not received any notes yet, but am living in hopes, and I find it hard work to fish out all the news for these write-ups by myself. If you boys want to see one in every month’s issue, you will have to get busy and send me some notes. Get these fellows who are not flying the right colors lined up, so we can have some kind of a showing soon. If every member will get a member, it will make things look pretty good by the end of the year. Business is very good now, and we just got a good raise, which will more than pay dues and everything pertain- ing to the Order, so no one is anything out and can’t spring that tunc about “not getting enough to live on.” If this is the case, get them in line, so wc can get enough. Again I say: "Get busy.” Trinity & Brazos Valley Ry. It has been many months since this division has had a write-up, due to not having a regular corre- spondent and everybody being taxed to the limit to keep up their railroad duties. Now that the winter rush is over, officers elected and a corre- spondent named, we should be able to have some- thing in the journal every month. Sister C. Smylie, at Iola, was named as correspondent; she has always been a good, loyal member and we can depend on her doing enthusiastic work. Send her all the news you can. The boys, in Teague, especially, should write Sister Smylie each month, as they are in a position to secure all the changes. The recent election for delegate resulted in the election of Horace Kemble, who received a ma jority of sixteen votes over D. W. Ramsay. For alternate, N. B. Anderson received a majority ot three votes over D. W. Ramsey, four over J. W. Adams and seven over Horace Kemble. For local chairman lines Teague and north, Horace Kemble received a majority of twelve votes over D. \V. Ramsay. For local chairman lines south of Teague, R. E. Evans received a majority of five votes over Wm. Roddy, Jr. At a recent meeting of members at the home of Bro. Kemble, in Teague, the following nominations were made: For general chairman, J. I. Weatherford, Hub- bard, Tex.; J. W. Adams, Mexia, Tex., and Wm. Roddy, Jr., Shiro, Tex. For general secretary and treasurer, N. B. Anderson, Tomball, Tex., for re-election, and N.*W. Smith, Teague, Tex. The ballots have been sent out and the result of the election will be published later. At this meeting several other matters were brought up for discussion, and a motion was made O. M. Graham, Delegate Div. No. 140. to pay the dues of all officers of this division; this was first suggested in a letter received from Bro. N. B. Anderon; a vote will be taken on this proposition. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 943 Business on the road has been falling off rapidly, as it does most every spring and summer, and a big reduction of forces has been going on; nearly all night offices have been closed and quite a E. B. Hill, Delegate Div. No. 141. number of the boys, who were ctijoying good age on the seniority list, have been forced to seek employment in other parts of the country. T. & B. V. Junction third was pulled off, and Bro. R. V. Smith is looking around to see who he can bump. Second day telegrapher in "GO” pulled off, and Bro. Nelson, who relieved Bro. Kemble a few days, is now relieving Bro. Gormley, at Flynn, who has gone to the old States for thirty or forty days to see the old folks. Bro. Adams, Mexia, off thirty days, is being re- lieved by Bro. N. F. Shipper. Bro. M. M. Cotton, cut off in the reduction made at Hillsboro, will take a much needed rest. Bro. G. E. Tonkin, Newby nights, Grand Divi- sion, who has left on a little individual business venture, promises to be back with us next winter. We hope so, and all wish him much success in his present venture. He was relieved by Sister Ethel Smylie, later taken ill and relieved by Bro. G. H. Kyle, cut off at Dobbin nights. Cleburne nights abolished, and Bro. G. C. Cooper displaced Bro. J. D. Key, of Normangec nights. Bro. Key worked several months in "GO” and made a host of friends. We hated to see him leave, and hope he will keep his promise to come back again. Normangee later closed as a night office, and Bro. Cooper opened up Shiro nights. T. J. Sanders, pulled off at Galveston, relieved Bro. G. F. Barnhill, third Toraball, who took the cashiership there, which he formerly held several years, relieving Bro. C. W. Weaver, promoted to the cashiership at Waxahachie, relieving Bro. I. W. Tindle, who secured Cleburne agency, reliev- ing F. W. Weakley, resigned, who was No. 1 on our seniority list. A. C. Hall, Corsicana agency, is now No. 1, the oldest telegrapher on the list. We are mighty glad to see Bro. Tindle get Cleburne agency, because he deserves it and for the division’s sake — this being the third large and exclusive agency that has been given to card men since our latest contract went into effect, April, 1912. The management would not include the larger agencies in our contract, but entered a clause saying that applications on such agencies would be considered, and the officials have made good, having given Teague agency to Bro. F. E. Stevens, Corsicana to Bro. A. C. Hall and Cle- burne to Bro. I. W. Tindle. Sister C. Smylie, in agency work several years and desiring a rest, will give up Iola agency and take a telegraph job. Bro. J. E. Glenn, yard clerk at Teague, is glad business is easing up a bit. Bro. J. I. Maxwell is back in "GO” office again, having been pulled off "HS” general office, Hous- ton nights, where he had been for several months. That "HS” job was another one on which the management made good its promise. The officials would not include "HS” in the contract, but stated A. H. Barnett, Alternate Div. No. 141. they would not go out of the ranks when they needed a man for that office. Bro. A. L. Burton, timekeeper in the superin- tendent's office, desires to get back at the key, and Digitized by LiOOQle

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944 The Railroad Telegrapher. will bid in the first good thing that shows up. We will be glad to have him on the line again. Bro. R. E. Evans will make his mark as local chairman if all the boys on the south end will A. Reisinger, Delegate Div. No. 14 2. lend him a helping hand. There is only one non on that division. The north end has a few nons, but we are in better shape than ever before, with only eight nons on the entire system. Bro. F. Hamilton, second “GO,” is taking up train dispatching. We w'ish him success. Bro. O. E. Carroll, off on indefinite leave, owing to illness, tried to work a few days in “GO,” but was forced to go back to the hospital at Gal- veston. We hope he will be able to be be with us again soon. C. O. Pressley, third trick dispatcher in “DI,”f is the proud possessor of a fine girl, and wears a smile that won’t come off. Bro. G. W. Maynard, first trick dispatcher in “1)1,” is raising spring chickens, and promises the boys a big meal of fried shortly. Bro. T. H. Stanton, Division No. 14 1, who left a freight clerkship in Teague for first trick teleg- rapher and bill clerk at Corsicana, has transferred to this division. Bro. E. A. 1). Clancy, cut off in the reduction, is working his fine farm near Irving, Tex. Bro. J. P. Kelley is visiting his “Aunties and Uncles,” and busting bronchos in New Mexico. We received a card from Bro. L» J. Clark “On his Way,” now in Kansas City. Bro. L. E. Cady, another victim of the cut. is in Strawn, Tex., with the T. & P. The last we heard of Bro. J. C. Cherry, lie was in Omaha on his way to Colorado. Bro. R. M. Webb is working for an oil company. Bro. N. W. Smith, lineman Teague, has been doing the extra work on the wrecker, and Bro. D. B. Frost, lineman, is learning the dots and dashes, so he can help out in a pinch. Master Clinton Booth, our messenger boy in “GO,” has a motto, “Be The Boss,” but he always obeys orders. He is progressing fine with his telegraphing and will soon be able to hold a job. He declares he will be a card man or nothing. His father (deceased), Bro. Walter Booth, be- longed to Division No. 25, and once served as delegate to the grand convention. * Cert. 37. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has been the will of Almighty God, in His infinite w’isdom, to call to his heavenly home, Harold, the little son of Bro. and Mrs. E. E. Hardie; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the members of T. &- B. V. Division No. 144, of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy, and be it further 1 Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be I L. B. Babcock, Alternate Div. No. 143. sent to the bereaved family, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. D. W. Ramsay, Horace Kemble, R. E. Evans, N. B. Anderson, Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 945 Fort Worth & Denver City Ry. Bro. Sims, agent Kirkland, in the hospital con- valescing after an operation for appendicitis, is improving and will soon be out again. Bro. R. W. Elliott, from Acme, is relieving him. Horace Kemble, Delegate Div. No. 144. Bro. Joe Elliott has returned from Hot Springs, much unproved in health. We are glad to see him at the agent’s desk in “DE” again. One man pulled off at “RN” puts Mr. Hills, cashier, on as first and cashier, Bro. Bresford on second, Bro. Thompson on third and Bro. Harris on extra. Mr. Dougherty, first Childress relieved by Mr. Brubeckcr, from Memphis, has taken first cashier at Chillicothe, Bro. Rummell going to the I. & G. N. ' Avondale nights closed until fall. Bro. Grubbs on extra. “A” has been moved from the passenger sta- tion to the freight office, Mr. Newell taking first, Mr. Davis second and Bro. Harill third. Helper has been taken off at Estelline, making a split trick of Bro. Vinyard’s hours. Bro. Daly, third Texline, relieved Mr. Queen, second Channing, owing to latter’s illness. Mr. Queen on his return will take third, now held by Mr. O’Bryant. Bro. Daly relieved by Mr. Cum- mings, from the L. & N. Useless to add he is not in line. Bro. Sides, second Tascosa, has just returned from the hospital at Fort Worth, being off three weeks, relieved by Mr. Wadsworth. Simmons closed and name changed to Gentry. Bro. Walker, agent Claude, off for a month, relieved by Bro. Abbington, from Goodnight, re- lieved by Bro. Herring, second Clarendon, and he by Mr. Wadsworth. Bro. Webster was on the sick list several days. Mr. Holloman returned from Byers to Holliday, being relieved by Bro. Davis, latter relieved by Bro. Primm. Mr. Whittaker, Aspermont, off for two weeks, relieved by a new man. Bro. Plentl will soon be in the new depot at Goree. Another new member has been added to our list. As we have a conference with the manage- ment soon, each one should bend every effort to land the nons. They will be more than willing to share in any benefits we may gain from our efforts at the coming conference, and should help pay for them. The meeting with the management may not be effected possibly before June 1st. In the mean- time, brothers, don’t let the special assessment fail, as it is as necessary to pay this as your dues. Cert. 43- Grand Trunk Western Ry. Six dollars and fifty-seven cents will get you a newi card this month and a $300 life insurance. Remit right away and do not let anything stop you. N. B. Anderson, Alternate Div. No. 144. Owing to the reorganization of the transporta- tion department of the G. T. Ry., our committee was delayed in going to Montreal for schedule negotiations at the date intended, but we were informed by the company that they would not keep us waiting long, so it is now only a matter Digitized by U-ooQle

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946 The Railroad Telegrapher. •of a few days until the committee will be on the job. The phones are now installed on the main line and will soon be put into service. Then you make dodgers and say “What?” as often as you wish O. D. Gorman, Delegate Div. No. 146. , without being called a “ham.” If you are asked How’s No. 999?” (marked “on time” on bulletin board), you quickly step to the desk, gently fasten on the halter, being very careful not to disturb the dispatcher. After waiting half a minute, press the lever and if somebody says “Get off the line” (which of course, according to tile rules you do), inform the patient passenger “On time,” with a quick look at the clock, which already says nine minutes late. Through the window you hear several children laughing and talking, and you lesumc your duties, softly humming “The old oaken bucket, the moss-covered .” And then the phone bell rings. There are now thirty new engines on this divi- sion, but from the way the traffic is increasing several more will soon be needed to keep it moving. The semi-monthly pay bill passed the Michigan House, 76 to 60. Having already passed the Senate, it now goes to the governor for his ap- proval or veto. Bro. J. Clifford worked at the recent Attica wreck, Bro. Vine being called to Capac a few nights before from Emmet, all wires being crossed. Bro. C. J. Dewatter, third State l;air, off sick three weeks, relieved by Mr. I.ane, who is a new man. He later relieved Bro. A. K. Buck, second there, while home on a visit. Bro. F. W. Church, second Pontiac, has re- turned from a trip through the South, relieved by Telegrapher Fellows and Bro. E. D. Miller, from Waterford, first and third Waterford doubling. It is now Bro. Hildebridle, agent Goodells, and Bro. Strego at Holly. Bro. Ettinger, third Davis, who was operated on successfully at Flint hospital, will go home until able to work again. Bros. J. W. Dewar, G. E. Flowers, of Capac, Emmett and several of the other boys called to see him at the hospital. Bro. Foster is relieving him. We hope for his speedy recovery. Local Chairman Bro. McNamara, of Drayton Plains, has returned from a successful fishing trip. Telegrapher Weil transferred to third Water- son, vice Telegrapher O’Hara; Bro. C. H. Young transferred to Andersonville second, vice Weil. Boys, show Mr. Weil where to get the upto dates. Bro. F. S. Robinson is back on first Holly after a short illness, during which time second and third men were compelled to double. Bro. J. L. Clifford, third Lapeer, has resigned to go farming about a mile north of Emmet. Wc all regret to see Bro. Clifford leave us, but realize that he can now hang his hoe on the fence at night and tell them all to drive by. Agent Rice, of Davison, has sold hig home, and will go to Texas. Bro. Alexendra and Rice had to double until Bro. Foster came. Miss S. D. Taylor, Delegate Div. No. 147. In sending in news items, use the names of towns instead of calls. Brothers on other roads don’t know locations on ours by the calls. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers initiated into the Order during the year 1912, 10,339. J Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 947 You kickers and knockers, brace up and do your part with the rest of us, like men. Telegrapher Warded is now on third Imlay City, vice Bro. Wright on second and Bro. Shea on first. G. A. Johnson, Delegate Div. No. 151. Bro. F. W. Pringle, second Linden, has re- signed. Bro. Granger, of “XD,” while off sick was relieved by Telegrapher Smith. Telegrapher Parker, of message wire at Dur- and, is now wire chief in Chicago office. Bro. Thatcher, train wire man at Durand, has resigned and gone to the M. C. We can assure the boys over there that he is a “live wire.” The switch lamps at Studebaker were given over to the care of maintainer, relieving Bro. Crumb and Bro. Fero of the work, also of the $4 apiece. The application of E. Marshal, of Evergreen Park, 111., was secured for us by Bro. M. F. Peoples, assistant chairman of Division No. 40. Thanks. Bro. Case was off two days recently, relieved by Burdick, of Flint. Bro. J. F. Harrington, first State Fair, off sick five days, relieved by Mr. Galybraith, a new man, now second at Birmingham. Show him the right way. boys. Forward Bro. Case, at Otterburn, your dues for the coming terra and you will receive your new card promptly. Help Bro. Case out and save him a lot of extra work by sending in your dues at once. You’ll feel better, so will he. As long as he is willing to do all this work free oi cost, you should show your appreciation by being prompt. Send your Telegrapher to some non when you arc through with it. It may show him where he is in the wrong and make another member for our Order. If we call you a non when you have a card, let us know and we will correct the error. Thanks to the brothers who helped in this write- up. It is very much appreciated. All come again and those who have not helped lend a helping hand now. All men can help each other if they would. But some are only sticks. What are you? Stub. Western Pacific Ry. Do the brothers and sisters of Division 153 intend to work desert jobs for the paltry sum of $70 and $75 per month the rest of their days? What’s the answer? Do you know that the O. R. T. is 75 per cent strong on the Western Pacific, without a schedule or even an official or committee to look after its affairs? Do you know that you are working $20 to $30 cheaper than our Southern Pacific brothers? Why? Wake upl O. C. Benjamin, Alternate Div. No. 151. Nobody was ever ruled off for trying. Let’s call a meeting and elect some officers. The old Bible saying is: “Ye who shall seek, shall find.” No wonder this is known as the “boomer road.” Who wants to work for a mere living? Summer Digitized by kjOOQle

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948 The Railroad Telegrapher. is coming; think of the hot days we spend on the desert to “accommodate” our rich stock- holders. We can not start any earlier. Why not now? Let me hear from some other brother. Geo. Giles, Delegate Div. Xo. 154. Wake up; your arc getting stagnant. Do not wait for someone else to start something. Get busy immediately. Think it over. Stop violating the nine-hour law. You know the penalty. Cert. 720. Western Division, Gerlach, Nevada, to Oakland, Cal.— In the year 1 q 1 r this road was fairly well organ- ized, about 75 per cent O. K. T., we had hopes of getting lined-up for a schedule and better pay, but our confidence was misplaced in the election of officers, and our affairs were not handled as they should have been. The wages here are small. $64.50 minimum, with only a few jobs better paid, no seniority, no chance to better one's condition. The time is ripe for every man to get wise to the conditions on this road. We see the trainmen and enginemen with a good schedule, and the section foremen drawing $70 per. The nine-hour law is violated every day, and no complaints made. In case of a slide, a man is taken out of a three-man job, and worked nearly a week with no overtime, while the other two men doubled for the same period. Last fall Bro. Castle, from Ilelden, was handed just such a package. He took it tip with the Inter- state Commerce Commission and then resigned. From decisions handed down in the courts, we notice what has happened in the split shift cases. At Miles, Cal., the agent goes on at 7 p. m., works until 11:30, then off until 2:30, then on until 7 p. m., one man covers the twelve hours nicely. Then the second trick man comes on at 8 p. works until 1:00 a. m., off until 3:00 a. m., then back until 7 a. m. We hear no complaint, where is the Erdinan Act called on this road? There are several instances of this at different points. How about Big Bar, Marston, Blairsden, Clio and Sand Pass? Time table No. 12 shows Sand Pass open, first trick, ten hours; second trick, ten hours; two men cover twenty hours. How lcyig arc we going to stand divided, and sec this injustice? Wake up, and demand a liv- ing wage. There are three old-timers at Gerlach, always on the job. Sand Pass may be a three-man job if the gravel pit opens up, and a transfer may be put in at Flanigan, on account of the S. P. Cross- ing. Ammons, at Calnc'va, has faith in the homesteads around the lake. Doyle is a busy point. A telegrapher can make nearly $35 and board there, and gain experience in expensing bills. W. H. Staniland, Delegate Div. No. 155. Oinira is a nice, quiet place, the agent and telegrapher there also pumps the oil and water. Portela, a summer resort, is the only job on the rad decently paid. The boys stay there well. Digitized by C.O0QI&

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 949 Men are staying at Clio since the building of the new depot. Scott, at Blairsden, was off a few days on ac- count of a new boy in the family. Understand Baird has resigned and bought a ranch. We are glad to hear Moreback back at Marston again. Belden is about the nicest job in the Canyon, and there is plenty of work there now. Quakenbush is back at Big Bar after a long absence. There is a fine depot at Berry Creek, and they are all old heads there. The company prides itself on its pretty depots and well-kept lawns. Carr, at Oroville, has been appointed passenger agent at Sacramento. There are only a few jobs between those two points. I wish somebody would send in a write-up from the Oakland end. This is only the second write-up we have had in three years. See if we can not do better than that. Spring is here again, in a couple of months wc will see some very hot weather, and many of the boys will follow the birds looking for new nests. It would be a blessing if the incoming telegraphers would bring up-to-date cards with them. Notice the strike in West Virginia; follow Pear- sons closely, and read up if you want to win an argument. How about the injunction bill recently up in Sacramento? Do you know your friends now? Cert. 7. 1 Virginian Ry. CARD OF THANKS. All Members Division 154: I am requested by Mrs. Libbie B. Russell, Route No. 2, Milton, N. C., to thank you all for your kindness during the illness and subsequent death of her husband, Bro. W. L. Russell, and to say that she greatly appreciates what was done. Fraternally, H. W. Hix, Genera1 Chairman Div. 154, Salem, Va. Midland Valley R. R. Boys, be careful about your “OS’s” and keep your clocks and watches set correctly. This will save lots of trouble. Don’t forget to get ycur monthly reports, time rolls, etc., in on time. Then everyone go after the nons and help make the road 100 per cent O. R. T. Then we can do something towards getting a contract. Always tell the dispatcher when a train is com- ing, and “OS” it as soon as it leaves. Also advise the dispatcher of any sudden change of weather. He is always glad to get it. Let’s all keep moving in the right way to make our environ- ments better for each other and as enjoyable as possible. Bro. E. S. Petway was relieved at Kanima agency by Jack Nelson, from the F. S. & W. Bro. Holden, from the K. C., was relieved at Stigler nights by Mr. Yoakum, from the Postal. Mr. Vermillion is back there days, relieved at Leonard agency by Mr. McKinley. Bro. T. Ford, joint agent K. C. S.-M. V. at Panama, has been given a night operator. Bro. A. D. Adams is back at Porum after a month’s illness. Bro. J. C. Newton, third trick dispatcher, is being relieved thirty days by Bro. R. B. Partlow, from the Frisco. We understand he is not com- ing back. Bro. A. Fitzgerald relieved Bro. C. N. Evans, agent Keota, who went to Forak agency. L. Harrington, Alternate Div. No. 155. J. M. Lollar, Jr., is at Tulsa days, vice J. M. McKinley, and Bro. Dunaway at Tulsa nights, just opened for the stock 'rush. Bro. N. E. Geist, on the sick list at Avant, is being relieved by P. T. Pitts, from the South. W. N. Hagler was relieved at Bigheart by A. F. Faires, from the Arkansas City agency. Bro. G. C. Byars, the new day man at Paw- liuska, followed by Mr. Selover, from the Katy. J. C. Coffey is the new agent at Pawhuska, vice J. W. Quilty, resigned. Bro. Patty is at Foraker nights, just opened for the stock rush. Bro. J. W. Robinson wishes to express his most hearty thanks for your co-operation in help- ing him to win the watch. Ask every man for a card when he shows up for a job. Let’s make it solid. Who’ll be the first to bat? I have the blanks. “Shorty." Digitized by

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950 The Railroad Telegrapher. Cameron, Mo., O. R. T. Club. This club held an interesting meeting at Cam- eron Jet., Saturday night, April 12th. Many were in attendance for the first time and were given a hearty greeting. Albert M. Trask, Alternate Div. No. 156. Bro. \V. J. Edwards, general secretary and treasurer C. R. I. & P., and Bro. W. H. Plum, local chairman Missouri Division, Local 126, de- livered instructive addresses that bristled with the faith that is in them. Bro. J. B. Plum, agent Cashion, Okla., was a welcome visitor and brought a message of good cheer from the Oklahoma Division. Come again, brother. We like the way you drive nails. Bro. J. A. Irwin, of Jamesport, and Bros. G. E. Briggs and J. H. Stauber, of Cameron Jet., were enrolled as members. Bro. J. F. Carder, general chairman C. B. & Q., sent a letter of regret, as he was called to a meeting at Aurora, but will try to be present at our next meeting. Bro. A. F. Ritter, local chair- man Brookfield Divsion, followed suit, on account of distance and inability to attend without laying off. O. K., brother, your spirit was with us. Bro. W. H. VVilhoit, assistant local chairman Brookfield Division, received an annual pass re- cently, which he seems to have mistaken for a pass to the next circus coming to town. Wake up, Walter; the conductors will be glad to honor it and we will show you the glad hand. Send no regrets, but come to the next meeting. Sorry that the C. B. & Q. boys could not make a better showing, but the lack in numbers present was made up in enthusiasm. It looks like “loafing on the job" when you can get passes for the asking and the train service is such that you can make the trip on your own time. Please make a special effort to attend our next meeting, abont May 10th, and you will be amply repaid for very little trouble and less expense. Arrange for your transportation at once, as questions of impor- tance will be brought before the meeting, and it is necessary that we have as large an attendance as possible. Ckrt. 27 71. Kansas City Railroad Telegraphers’ Club. Our regular meeting, March 26th, held in the Savoy Hotel, our new meeting place, was well attended. No doubt the invitation to the ladies, who were also present, had something to do with it. There were three general officers present and their talks were of the utmost interest. Action was taken to amend the constitution of the club to permit members of the Ladies’ Auxil iary as members of the club, and will be put to a vote at the next meeting after each member receives notice of the action filed. The motions as recommended, to revise the constitution, will be read and explained fully at the meeting. Election of officers was deferred until the next regular meeting, to give the ladies an opportunity to vote, providing the new amendments carry. It was agreed that, after a short executive meeting, we would take lunch during our social hour on April 23d. We now have a place with every accommodation to hold a meeting of any feature, especially fitted for members’ wives and all ladies who may attend. We look for more interest in the future and will do all possible to encourage a larger attendance. We are anxious to get acquainted with several telegraphers who have not attended since we were instituted. We have close to 300 telegraphers in the city, and ask their attendance if nothing else. It will be easy to come after you start, as you will get active and interested after learning the purposes of the club. Do not forget the change of time and place, which will be permanent— the fourth Wednesday evening of each month, at the Savoy Hotel, Ninth and Central, 8 p. m. Will be glad to have you at that time or as early as possible after. Club Cos. Topeka O. R. T. Club. The meeting on April 13th, at The Throop Hotel, was called to order by President Stover, who made an excellent address of welcome, in which he explained the object of the club for the benefit of the new members, and introduced Bro. A. C. Johnson of the R. I., who has been a member of the O. R. T. since the year 1888; Bro. Johnson made an exceedingly interesting address, relating some of his experiences and hardships in the early days of our Order. He compared the working conditions of twenty years ago with the present day, and showed what the O. R. T. has done for the telegraphers. Bro. Johnson’s adless was keenly enjoyed.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 951 Twenty minutes was devoted to a discussion of express and W. U. commissions, and some real • live suggestions made, followed by a stirring address by Bro. Pringle, local chairman, Kansas Division R. I., in regard to the coming schedule negotiations, urging the members to furnish him the necessary information that he might represent them properly. He also made some good sugges- tions as to rules, etc., to be inserted in our schedule. Bro. V. R. Lunger, who, although in the mer- cantile business at Mayetta, Kas., still maintains his connection with our organisation, has been a constant member for many years and is a real live wire, made an exceptionally strong address, • which was most thoroughly enjoyed. Bro. H. C. Harper made a short address, dealing with the parcel post question in detail, making some good suggestions. The Union Pacific was represented by Bros. Tyrl and Landruff. The Missouri Pacific boys failed to show up, however we hope to have a representation from that road next time. It was regretted that Bro. Brown, general chair- man of No. 126, was still confined to his bed with a serious attack of rheumatism, his adorable per- sonality and splendid address was certainly missed at this meeting. We hope he will soon be tip and in the game again. Bro. Edwards also failed to show up for the meeting, understand he was called to another point on business. We also missed the smiling face of Bro. Ford, first vice-president, who was unable to obtain relief. This is the first meeting Bro. Ford has missed since the club’s organization, and we believe he regretted his ab- sence as much as those present. The Rock Island boys discussed the coming negotiations in detail, and many live suggestions were made. The Topeka Gub is getting to be a real live one, the enthusiasm is increasing at each meeting, arid there is much good being accom- plished for the good of our organization. We sin- cerely hope that those who have not yet attended ojir meetings will do so soon, and those who have been here we hope will come again and mingle with their fellow craftsman, that we may have a better understanding among us, strengthen our organization, and be in a position to better, our conditions morally and financially. Remember our meetings are held the second Sunday evening of each month, at The Throop Hotel. Topeka, Kan., and try and be with us. Club Secretary. Little Rock O. R. T. Club. Our regular monthly meeting was called to order by Past-Pres. Bro. T. J. Rice, in the absence of our president and vice-president, who made us a very interesting talk. The regular routine of business was transacted, after which the meeting was turned into a social. The suggestion to change our meeting again to the last Sunday in James T. Farrell, Delegate Div. No. 8. each month, on account of so many members liv- ing in and about the city being unable to attend at any other time, especially the night men, who necessarily beg off on Sunday night, was agreed to and will be voted on at the next meeting. It was suggested that we form a social club here of telegraphers, not exclusive of non-O. R. T. members, as there are a number of the boys working here in the W. U. and Cotton Belt, who do not carry cards, who would be glad to jpin our club. Our idea is to get the nons to the club meetings, and never stop talking O. R. T. until the meetings adjourn. Am sure it would en- lighten some of the nons (for some of them are really intelligent), so they could see where they are wrong and would get a card. A vote will also be taken on this at our next meeting. All be present who can, to give us their views on these matters and help elect new officers. Meetings will be held at the Marion Hotel, 8 p. m., last Sunday of each month, unless advised differently. H. W. Gibbs, S. and T. Digitized by

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GRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 131 is due January 1, 1913. Time for payment expires February 28, 1913. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. On $ 300. 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 500 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000 00 (Series C) 7 20 per year BENEFITS PAID DURING APRIL, 1913. Claim No. Name. Cause. 1396. .Frank L. Shunk Gunshot Wound 1418. .Lightfoot T. Goddin . .Accidental Drowning. 1436. .R. F. Sloan Typhoid Fever 1438. .Benj. M. Mahoney.. . .Pulmonary Tuberculosis 1440. .Thaddeus B. Moon.. . .Carcinoma of Bladder. . 1441. .Eugene J. O’Meara. .. .Gastritis 1442. .Harrie S. Platt Pneumonia 1443. .Clarence L. Lamb Endocarditis 1445. .Frank W. Rutter Acute Endocarditis .... 1446. .Allan G. Tinney Pulmonary Tuberculosis 1447. .Josiah Beshore Heart Disease 1448. .Gideon H. Bauman . . .Railroad Accident 1450. . Roger A. Johnston . . . .Brights Disease 1452. .M. M. Kellogg Rheumatoid Arthritis . . 1453. Darling F. Neese Tuberculosis of Throat. Cert. Div. No. Series. Amt. . .. 54. .14684.. C. .*1,000 00 . . . 40. .10012. .A. . 300 00 ... 7. .35902. .A. . 300 00 . . . 33. . 6723. .C. . 1,000 00 . . . 16. . 9787. .B. . 500 00 . . . 54. .32273. .C. . 1,000 00 . . .130. . 7961. .C. . 1,000 00 . ..130. .18893.. B.. 500 00 ... 7. .23756. .B. . 500 00 . . . 77. .19339. .C. . 1.000 00 . . . 17. . 17074. .B. . 500 00 . . . 33. . 21. ,B. . 500 00 Grand. .20109. .C. . 1,000 00 . . . 23. . 9055. .A. . 300 00 . . . 17. . 6468. .A. . 300 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts: Received on Assessment Account to March 31, 1913 *1,269,414 81 Received on Assessment Account April, 1913 2,339 32 *1,271,754 13 Disbursements. Death Claims paid to March 31, 1913 * 878,181 47 Death Claims paid in April 9,700 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1,703 17 Assessments transferred to dues 258 08 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, April 30, 1913 381,911 41 *1,271,754 13 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 953 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Flat “B,” 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. 1>. C AMPBELL Third Vice-President -05 Jarvis St., Toronto. Ont. L. W. QUICK. .. .Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President St. Louis, Mo. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbcrt Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati. Ohio. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. < icorge O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman', Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks. Jefferson St. Depot, Portland, Ore. C. G. Kelso, Secretary. Box 87. Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Joslin, Box 260, Centerdale. R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to W. N. Gates, Advertising Manager, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. II. 15. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W\ Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. A. Parent, Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry., Casselman, Ont.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman, Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Meets 1st and 3d Mon- days each month at 8 p. m.. Small Hall, South Side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.). Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4107 Hartford st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 227 West Cen- tral ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, De Rid- der. La.; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 -Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gcn’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr.. Gcn’l S. \ T.. Box 294. Junction City. Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman Nebraska Division, Eg- bert, VVyo. ; C. J. Horiskey, Local . Chairman Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, W’yo. ; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box 11, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 205, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. ; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. G. M. Currie, Local Chairman, Cold Springs, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December, at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y.; 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November, at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o'clock p. in., at 148 No. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Y'.. in conjunction with Mohawk Division. R. A Campbell, Local Chairman Rochester Division, Hart Lot, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chair- man Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Station Dept., Western Division, Chilli Station, N. Y\ Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. in., at 510 State st.. over Fagan’s real estate Digitized by UiOOQle

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954 The Railroad Telegrapher. office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on the first Tuesday in the month at Utica, N. Y., in Ar- canum Temple Hall on Devereaux st., at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Singlamen, 962 State st.. Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Stationmen, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Divi- sion— Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock, Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave.. Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chair- man, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek Dis- trict— Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Terminal — Meets 2d Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. and 4th Saturday at 8 p. m., each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th st., New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 115 S. High st., Mount Ver- non, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Local Chairman of Electrical Division, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Assistant Local Chairman in charge of the Station Department, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regu- lar meetings will be held at North Tonawanda, N. Y„ on the first Tuesday evening in January, March, May, July, September and November, and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and December. Special meetings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. O. A. Siehl, Local Chairman, North Tonawanda, N. Y. Putpam Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chair- man. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chairman, Chaun- cey, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman^ Trout- ville, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday each month at - 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad (lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). J. F. Miller, General Chairman, No. 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Newfield, N. J. Baltimore Division — Meets at Huntingdon Hall, cor. Huntingdon ave. and 25th st., Baltimore, Md., 3d Friday each month. T. E. Fidler, Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Allegheny Division — Meets subject to call of Chairman. O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Fox- burg, Pa. Pittsburg Division — Meets at call of Chairman. J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Middle Divi- sion— Meets at call of Chairman. A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Cone- maugh Division — Meets at call of Chairman. Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 White- field st., Pittsburg, Pa. Monongahela Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, 243 Fifth st., Homestead. Pa. Tyrone Division — Meets at call of Chairman. C. A. Fetzer, Local Chairman, Milesburg, Pa. Renovo Division-— Meets at call of Chairman. J. F. Mann, Local Chairman, Wilcox. Pa. Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions — Meets at call of Chairman. A. C. Grieb, Local Chairman, Nisbet, Pa. Sunbury Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. C. V'andling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Pa. Maryland Division — Meets at call of Chairman. VVm. M. Skinner, Local Chairman, 115 S. Potomac st., Baltimore, Md. Delaware Division — Meets at call of Chair- man. T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middle- town, Del. West Jersey and Seashore Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. E. Nightingale. Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Amboy Divi- sion— Meets at call of Chairman. Harold G. Austin, Local Chairman, Mt. Holly, N. J. Bel- videre Division — Meets at call of Chairman. .1. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, Frenchtown, X. J. Philadelphia Terminal Division — Meets at call of Chairman. G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Elmira Division- Meets, at call of Chairman. C. R. Elliot, Local Chairman, 381 South Main st., Elmira, N. Y. Philadelphia Division — Meets at call of Chair- man. C. S. Melchor, Local Chairman, 531 Cur- tin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meeting 1st Dis- trict at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st.. cor. of Washington st., every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month ; meeting 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond. Ind.. every second Saturday of each month. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T , Knox, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F. Cullinan, Gen'l Chair- man, 2 Albert st., Middletown, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn. Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division, P. O. Box 183, South Fallsburg, X. Y.; W. J. Haley, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Division, 31 Smith st., Middletown, N. Y.; G. W. Merwin, Ass’t Local Chairman P. J. & M. Branches, High Falls, N. Y.; P. J. Boland. Local Chairman Scranton Division, 160 DundafF st., Carbondale, Pa.; F. L. Spratt, Ass’t Local Chairman Scranton Division, Poyntelle, Pa.; J. R. Hadley, Local Chairman Northern Divi- sion, 24 Seneca st., Oneida, N. Y.; P. J. Lof- tus, Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Division. Morrisville, X. Y. Digitized by t d - Le-

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 955 No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen’l S. & T., Piqua, Ohio. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma-Eastern R. R.f and Rochelle & Southern Ry. System. District meetings held subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; O. S. Smith, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman for the C. M. & P. S. and T.-E. Mobridge, S. D.; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. & T.t 804 Security Bank Bldg., Cedar Rapids, la. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chair- man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex.; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex.; R. O. Nun- nery, Local Chairman Taylor Section, Rockdale, Tex.; T. C. Berry, Local Chairman San Anto- nio Division, Encinal, Tex.; Chas. C. Webner, Local Chairman Ft. Worth Division, Mart, Tex. No. 26— NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets ad Wednesday of each month, 9 p. m., Von Glahn’s Hotel Lodge Rooms, 59th st. and Columbus ave., New York City. E. N. Pickerill, Chief Tel., care Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. of America, Woolworth Building, New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 205 St. James Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29— NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st., Water- bury, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T., 95 Mam st., West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee, M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T., Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Gen’l Chairman, 2021 Longwood st., (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; C. B. Rawlins, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Divisipn — Meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. Depot, Wilmington, Del., third Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November, at 8 p. ra., and meets in the hall at Cowenton, Md., on third Wednesday evenings in February, April, June, August, October and December, at 8 p. m., thus alternating between Wilmington, Del., and Cowenton, Md., every other meeting. F. F. Sullivan, Local Chairman, Van Bibber, Md., Western District of the Baltimore Division. Eastern District of the Baltimore Division and “GO,” General Office, Baltimore & New York Terminals meet jointly the second Monday evening of the months of January, March, May, July, September and * November, 8 p. m., in Hotel Caswell, northeast corner of Baltimore and Hanover sts., Balti- more, Md.; D. J. McGrath, Local Chairman Eastern District of the Baltimore Division, 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md. C. B. Pierce, Local Chairman “GO” General Office, Baltimore, Md., and New York Terminals, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; W. Q. Stouffer, Local Chairman Western District of the Balti- more Division, Point of Rocks, Md. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts — Meets third Friday night of each month at 8 p. m., 504 Diamond st., corner Grant, third floor, Room 11, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman Eastern District Pittsburg Divi- sion, 2135 Edgebrook ave., Brookline, Pittsburg, Pa.; E. J. Olwell, Local Chairman Western District of the Pittsburg Division, 120 Charles st., Knoxville, Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. Cleveland Division — Meets third Friday of each month in Snyder’s Hall, Exchange st., Massillon, Ohio. G. H. McCoy, Local Chairman, 1716 Wooster st., Massillon, Ohio. Chicago Division — Meets third Wednesday night of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Defiance, Ohio. T. J. Eiler, Local Chairman Eastern District; G. H. Harer, Local Chairman Western Dis- trict, Milford, Ind. Newark Division, including all its subdivisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the third Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the afternoon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting in December. J. P. Welsh, Local Chairman Eastern District of the New- ark Division, R. F. D. No. 3, Box 17, Barnes^ ville, Ohio. J. F. Iden, Local Chairman of the- Western District of the Newark Division, 541 Maple ave.. Newark, Ohio. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago Eastern, Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen'l Chair- man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Rittenhouse. Gen’! S. & T., Sidell, 111. Digitized by Google

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956 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 35. PROVIDENCE, R. I.-M«ts 3d Satur- day of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Mont- gomery ave., Providence, R. I.; W. J. Smith, S. & T., South Swansea, Mass. No. 36 Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 659, St. Louis. Mo. No. 37. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 252 Main st.. New Rochelle, N. Y. Thomas O. Tiger, Chief Tel., 907 Main st., Stamford, Conn.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1321 Hoe ave., New York, N. Y.; T. J. Gal- lagher, Local Chairman, 4 Longwood ave., New York, N. Y. No. 38 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7:30 p. m., 3731/2 Main st.. Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vinton st., Springfield, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39— Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskegon Division holds regu- lar monthly* meetings in Eagle’s Hall, Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knistcr, Gen’l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers Chesapeake & Ohio Rail- way System. L. E. Hicks, ’Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.: J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Guyandotte Station, Huntington, W. Va. Vir- ginia District, C. D. McGeliee, Chairman, 2803 East Clay st., Richmond, Va. ; H. M. Crowder, Chairman, Howardsville, Va.; L. G. White, Acting Chairman, Scottsville, Va.; D. H. Scott, Chairman. Big Island, Va. ; H. S. Shuey, Chairman. Craigsville, Va. Meets on the 4th Thursday night of each month at 215 East Broad st., Richmond, Va., and on the 4th Saturday night of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall at Clifton Forge, Va. West Virginia District, J. J. Holt, Chatrman, Covington, Va.; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman, Prince, W. Va. ; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Guyandotte, W. Va.; meets in Big Four Building at Hinton on 3d Thursday night each month. Kentucky District, H. O. Irwin, Chairman, 416 East Carter ave., Ashland. Ky. ; G. F. Willis, Chairman, Greenup, Ky. ; E. W . Johnson, Chairman, Converse, Ind. Meets subject to call of Chairman. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 2d Saturday night each month. Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston. Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave.. West Somerville, Mass.; F. ( McGrath. S. & T., 614 Main st., Win- chester, Mass. No. 42 -Division i»u-rs the Eric Railroad System. Meets subject. 10 call of Chairman. Joint meet ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines— Regular meeting 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m., Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Husted, Gen’l Chairman, Richwood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gcn’l S. & T., Deposit, N. Y. No. 43— Division covers Canadian Northern Rail way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Munsey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette. Minn., G. H. Palmer. Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin. Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, Chairman Towtrmen. 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y. A. Filby, Chairman Agents, 1055 East 34th st.. Brooklyn, N. Y'. ; YV. S. Leahy, Chairman Teleg raphers, 4 Randall ave., Corona, N. Y. No. 45- WOODSY' I LLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsvillc, N. H. C. A. Burnell, Chief Tel.. Tilton, N. H.; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair man. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. & T., Route 68. Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. R. T. Hall, Macon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair man. Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon, Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair man. Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at Lafayette, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman. J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25. Snnlhville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair man. M. J. Newberry, Hollins, Ala.; F. S. Bas kcrvillc, Local Chairman Macon Terminals. Macon, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. 1. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. J. A. Kelly. Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R McEwen, S & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets sub- ject to call of Chairman. G. H. Simmennon. Gen’! Chairman, Flat Rock, Mich.; J. S. Knefe lev, Gen’l S. & T., Quincy, Ohio. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 957 No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; F. W. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton, Local Chairman Second Division, 112 E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Divi- sion, Hotchkiss, (!olo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; F. V. Munster, Local Chairman Utah Lines, 325 S. 1st West st.. Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Pueblo, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. F. N. Williams, Gen’l Chairman, Oakmont, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52— PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening each month at 8 o’clock, 204 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. C. C. Me* Kalip, Chief Tel., 305 Winston st., Pittsburg, Pa.; H. K. Klingensinith, Secretary, 124 Subur- ban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Camp- bell. Treasurer, 108 Fremont st., Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, San Carlos, Cal.; D. W. Koppikus, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville. Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gcn’l S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzer, G. S. & T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre. Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; C. H. Rector, Local Chairman, W. & L. E. Telegraph Office, Perry- Payne Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio; W. R, Darling, Local Chair- man, Scio, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chair- man, W. P. Ry. & W. S. B. R. R., Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga.; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S. & T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 Division covers the Houston & Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 p. m., in Labor Temple, ovei 401 Main st.. Dallas, Tex.; A. E. Laisure, Gen’l Chairman, Corsicana, Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gcn’l S. & T.. Rice. Tex. No. 59 — Division covers Southern Railway Sys tern. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st.. Greens- boro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, Gen’l S. & T.. 223 9th st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4tk Tuesday evening of each month in Engineers’ Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E. D’Anjou, Chief Tel., Matapedia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. & T., Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). J. W. Anderson, Gen’l Chair- man. Oakdale, Tcnn. ; E. H. Boutwell, Gen’l S. & T., Walton, Ky.; E. H. BoutweU, Local Chairman Cincinnati Division, Walton, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Division, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chairman A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meet- ings subject to call of Chairman. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B. — Meets 3d Saturday of each month alternately at Moncton, N. B., St. John, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Salisbury, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. & T., Shediac Road, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE. — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., 17 d’Yourville st., Quebec, Que.; Wm. Parsons, S. & T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 1 14, Co. Temiscouata, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H. — Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. P. T. Harrity, Chief Tel., Rochester, N. H. ; C. P. Lord, S. & T., 7 Lin- coln st., Summerworth, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S. — Meets 3d Wednesday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; J. E. Mc- Donald. S. & T., Belmont, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gcn’l S. & T., Q. & C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss.; P. W. Burdeaux, Local Chairman, V'. S. & P. R. R., Monroe, La.; H. O. Peavey, Local Chairman, A. & V. Ry., Meehan, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Local Chairman, N. O. & N. E. R. R., Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71, OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman, in Pike’s Hall, Oska- loosa, Iowa. R. A. 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958 The Railroad Telegrapher. of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kempkes, Gen’l S. & T., Nevada, Iowa. No. 77, DENVER, COLO. — Meets ist Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T., 935 17th st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen’l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swanson, Gen’l S. & T., Beaumont, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Collier, Gen’l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Granite, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man and Local Chairmen. R. E. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Smithsburg, Md.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. Local Chairmen Maryland Division: C. E. Stouffer, Edgemont, Md., First District, includ- ing Middle Division and Fifth and Sixth Dis- tricts of Eastern Division; R. E. Smith, Smiths- burg, Md., Second District, covering territory on Eastern Division from Security east to Hillen Station; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Hanover, Pa., Third District, covering territory from Fairfield, Pa., to Hampstead, Md., and the Fourth District, in- clusive. West Virginia Division: C. G. Blair, Ohiopyle, Pa., Eastern District, covering terri- tory from Connellsville, Pa., to W. Va., C. Junction and the G. C. & C. Ry.; N. T. Downs, Mill Creek, W. Va., Western District, covering territory east of W. Va., C. Junction to and including Durbin, W. Va. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; F. J. Crozier, Gen'l S. & T., Milo Jet., Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets ist Saturday each month at 8 p. m. in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st-, Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets ist Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel.. 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 54 13 Evanston ave., Chicago. 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’J Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairmen. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; R. R. Green, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Lines, Doddsville, Miss.; G. D. Clements, Gen’l Chair- man, Indianapolis Southern Railway, Bloom- field, Ind. ; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN, MISS.— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Miss.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelville, Ala.; C. E.. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546 Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombley, S. & T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago & Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, 420 Parallel ave., Kansas City, Kan., Gen’l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen’l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T., 1$ Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va.; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman First Division, Thelma, N. C.; E. H. Moore, Local Chairman Second Division, Marshville, N. C.; S. P. McDaniel, Local Chairman Third Division. Hiram, Ga.; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Fourth Division, Helena, Ga.; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman Fifth Division, Macclenny, Fla. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — W. D. Cunneyworth, Chief Tel., Engelhart, Ont.; R. Richardson. S. & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. & T., 1516 N. Dover st.. Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie. Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS.— Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. James P. Rutledge, Chief Tel., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass.; John F. Mullen, S. & T., 27 Galen st., Brockton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD. N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Con- cord. X. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief TeL, Pem broke. X. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T.. Gerrish. X. H. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 959 No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, Ml>.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John H. Goshorn, Chief Tel., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstowr Md. No. 108, ADDISON, N. V. — Meets 2d Monday each month at 8 p. m., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T.. Osceola, Pa. - No. 111 — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T.. 320 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 1 13 — Division covers the Ulstci & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. M. L. Klein, Gen'l Chairman, 74 Abeel st.. Kings- ton, N. Y. ; H. J. Halstead, Gen’l S. & T., One- onta, N. Y. R. H. Henson, Local Chairman, S. C. & K. Branch, Phoenicia, \ . Y . ( \V. Pough, Local Chairman, Main Line, 81 Hone st.. Kingston, N. Y. No. 1 14, ANNAPOLIS, ROYAL, N. S.- II. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, X. S.; Stanley Travener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co.. N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE. -Meets : st Monday of each month in J. 0. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beauprc, Que. J. J. White. Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st. Quebec. Que.; J. K. Potvin, S. & T., Cote de Pe res, Beauport, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets ad Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December, in places designated by Gen'l Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S & T.. Chassell, Mich No. 1 17, SHAMOKIN, PA. -Meets at Milton, Pa., in S. of V. Hall. 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15 p. nr: January. February, April. May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Satur- day of tbe following months at 7:30 p. m. March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. & T., Quakakc, Pa. No. 1 18 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville & Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. & T., 222 Ash st.. Marys- ville, Ohio. No. 1 19 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; V. C. Paine. Gen’l S. & T.. Erskine, Minn. No. 120— Division covers Lak ettcville District. Dillon. S. C.; J. H. Foy. Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, X. C. ; I*. 1. Murray. Local Chairman Columbia and Wm -ton <alcm Districts, R f- \) . Cameron. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 960 S. C. ; C. X. Wells, Local Chairman Charles- ton District, 155 Calhoun street. Charleston, S. C. ; W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman Savan- nah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross, Ga.; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Montgomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. W. Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman Gainesville District and Jacksonville Terminal, Palatka, Fla.; W. Brantley, Local Chairman Lakeland District, Crystal River, Fla. Xo. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— M. D. McKeigan, Chief Tel., Leitches Creek, N. S.; S. A. Mc- Innis, S. & T., Shenacadic, C. B., X. S. Xo. 134, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. I. Barnard, Chief Tel., 30 Sevilla st., St. Augustine, Fla.; J. H. Meyers. S. & T., Homestead, Fla. Xo. 136, READING, PA. — Meets 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium, Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T., 93 j Pear st., Reading, Pa. Xo. 137 — Division covers El Paso & Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen'l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st.. St. Louis, Mo. Xo. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind. ; George Lavengood, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. System meeting held at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 1501 Columbus road, Cleveland, Ohio. R. R. Reynolds, Local Chairman, 128 VV. Atwood st.. Galion, Ohio. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division meets on the 3d Tuesday of each month in the Johnson Bldg.. Springfield, Ohio; J. F. Justice, Local Chairman, 366 N. Grant ave., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman. St. Louis and Cairo Divisions hold joint meetings 1st Monday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Divi sion meets in Room No. 11, 2d floor, Anthony Bldg.. Muncie, Ind., on 3d Monday of each month; E. 1*. Jenkins, Local Chairman, 1603 K. Jackson st., Muncie, Ind. Chicago Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Local Chairman; A. J. Hornung. R. F. 1). 9. Grecnsburg, Ind., Local Chairman Chicago and White Water Division. Michigan Division meets subject to call of the Chairman; George Lavengood, Local Chairman. 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria. Ind. P. & E. Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind.. sub- ject to call of Chairman; J. E. Schlosscr, Waynetown, Ind., Local Chairman. Cairo Divi- sion holds joint meetings with the St. Louis Division; B. T. MeConchic. Local Chairman, Marshall. III. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows' Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; H. F. Cook, S. & T.. Charlemont, Mass. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkeag. Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman. Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. & T., 1027 Yale st.. Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay & West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Blair, Wis. ; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. & T., Winona. Minn. Xo. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. A. Gates, Gen’l Chairman. Box 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock. Local Chairman, Petoskey, Mich. Xo. 1 44-> — Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, Gen’l Chairman. Bardwell, Tex.; N. B. Anderson, Gen'l S. & T. Tom ball, Tex. H. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 961 st., Onconta. N. V., Local Chairmen Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smith’s Basin, X. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Station, N. Y., and O. C. Benjamin, Dresden Station, X. Y., Local Chairmen Cham- plain Division. No. 152, NASHUA, X H. Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10:30 a. m. in Elk’s Hall. Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sts.. Nashua. N. II.; II. E. Heath, Chief Tel.. Pone mah, N. H. ; T. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T.. in Allds st.. Nashua, X. II. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T.. St. Louis. Mo. Xu. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; Geo. Giles, Assistant Gen’l Chairman, Victoria, Va.; J. E. Goodwin. Gen'l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT. Meets ml Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. ro. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John .South. Hamilton, Ont. W. H. Staniland, Chief Tel., Grimsby, Ont.; E. D. Armstrong, S. & T., Box 98, Smith- ville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day light meeting. 1st Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a. m. Night meeting, 3d Saturday of each month at 7:00 i>. m. Chas. N. Griffin, Chief Tel., 3136 Washington st.. Jamaica Plain, Bos- ton, Mass.; James Melville, S. & T., 2 Rear- surge ave., Roxbury, Boston, Mass. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ ( LUB Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night cf each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban car from either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. '1'. or C. T. U. of A. Special meeting subject to call of President. G. W Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T.. Flat 7. 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB Meets the 1st Wed ties day after 3d Tuesday evening of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles' Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres.. 88 _• Mineral st.. Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson,, S. & T., 740TS Thirty-Eighth st., Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF X. V. Meets subject to call of the President at “The Plaza,” 141st st. and Edgccomb ave., New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th st. and 8th ave.. New York City; E. Neumucller, S. & T., 126 Union st., High Bridge, New York 1 RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA.— Meets at Picket Camp Hall. 307 X. 7th -t.. ’>! Saturday nidi* of each. month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB Ol- FREEPORT, ILL. — Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. & St. P., C. & G. W., and I. C. Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Dela- ware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kicster. S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. DIXIE 1W1X ORDER TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., Federation Hall. All up- to-date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brothers cordially invited to attend. C. H. Livsey, Pres., Fast Point, Ga.; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716, Atlanta. Ga.; Miss Dita May West, S. & T.. 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club; — Meets 1st Saturday and 3d Thursday of each month ir. Room 912. Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members arc cordially invited to attend. Matters of interest to nil are discussed. C. L. Craig, Pres., 817 W. 64th st., Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose, S. & T., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111. 1). O. R. T. 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962 The Railroad Telegrapher. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meeto 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. the 3d Saturday of each month at Assembly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa. M. J. Collins, President, care of C. R. l. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, Secretary-Treasurer, 1429 West 12th st., Des Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 12, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and 2d st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, Secretary-Treas- urer, 512 South 14th st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB— Meets the 3d Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St Joseph, Mo.; L. B. Ockerman, Presi- dent, 423 N. 19th st., St. Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, 609 Hamburg ave., St. Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on sec- ond Thursday after the third Tuesday of each month at 8 o’clock p. m., at 514 Gaines st, Little Rock, Ark. C. C. Jacklin, President, Room 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 23, Y. M. C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 1st Saturday after 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m. at Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in' our department, especially those connected with the C. M. & St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways, are urged to attend these meetings. , W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second st., Ottumwa, Iowa; C. F. Ream, S. & T., Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. second Sunday of each month at the Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited t<- attend. This club is organized in the interest of telegraphers employed on the Rock Island. Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines enter ing Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining t* the interest of all are discussed. R. D. Stover. President, 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.: R A. Powell, Secretary-Treasurer, 812 West Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st ot each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla Special meetings subject to call of President C. H. Meador, President, Minco, Okla.; J. 1 Nichols, Vice-President, Greenfield, Okla.; H. T Snodgrass, Secretary-Treasurer, 1008 W. Lon don st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF EL MIRA, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi dent. M. G. Beach, President, R. D. No. 2. Elmira, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, Secretary-Treas urer. Horse Heads, N. Y.; B. H. Youmans, First Vice-President, Gillett, Pa.; G. C. Lacey, Sec- ond Vice-President, 116# Hospital pi., Sayre. Pa.; C. H. Nagle, Third Vice-President, Elmira. N. Y. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — Thos. M. Conlin, Gen’l Chairman, 10 Prospect Terrace, Springfield, Mass.; L. G. Mambert, Gen’l S. & T., Box 105, Woronoco, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — E. L. Gilley, Gen’l Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney. Gcn’l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — :S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen'l Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, Gen 1 Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 8i Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair man, Northport, Ala. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — L. J. Manion, Gen’l Chairman, 537 Howard ave.. New Haven, Conn.; M. W. Handy, Secretary General Committee. Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman. Milan, Mich.; J. R. Hefner, Secretary General Committee, Monticello, 111. Digitized ry COPTIC

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Ladies' Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MRS. E. B. SMITH President. P. O. Box 716, Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. Grand Sec.-Treas. 2021 Longwood St., Walbrook, Baltimore. Md. MRS. E. L. MATHIS First Vice-President Greenfield, Tenn. MRS. H. P. BILSON Second Vice-President 1 13 Oakley Ave., Arlington, Baltimore, Md. MRS. J. J. CAMPBELL. . . .Third Vice-President North Bay, Ontario. Canada. MRS. J. E. BLACKFORD .. Fourth Vice-President Orland, Cal. MRS. J. B. BENHAM Fifth Vice-President Mankato, Kan. MRS. FRANK OUELLETT. . Sixth Vice-President Box 57, Tecumseh, Ontario, Can. MRS. T. M. BOYD Seventh Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. J. H. McLEAN Eighth Vice-President L’Anse, Mich. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Miss Dita May West, Chairman. 319 E. Georgia Mrs. A. Houston, Nashville, Ont., Can. Ave., Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen, Centerville, S. D. Mrs. J. R. Hefner, Secretary, MonticeUo, 111. Mrs. G. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N J. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. 2, O. R. T. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets • upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulsen, Gen’l Chairman. Centerville, S. D. ; Miss Erma Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen'l Chairman. Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & I.. Wilson, N. C. Local No. s, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs. Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Chitten- ango Station, N. Y. ; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen’l S. & T., Kirksville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R. T. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead. Gen’l Chairman. R. F. D. No. 3. Oneonta, N. Y.; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder. Gen’l S. & T.. South Kortright. N. Y. Local No. 7, O. R. T. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Railway. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman. 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. P. C. Win- borne. Gen’l S. & T., Graham. Va. Local No. 8, O. R. T. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. C. E. Maxwell, Gen'l Chairman. 4159a Russell ave., St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen'l S. & T.. Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Mrs. L. E. Crandall, Chrisney, Ind.. Gen’l Chairman and Acting Secretary; Mrs. R. C. Pender, Gen’l S. & T., 429 West Sycamore st., Greensboro, N. C. Local No. 10, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more & Ohio Ry. System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Concord, Ohio; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gen’l S. & T., 20*1 Longwood st.. Walbrook. Baltimore, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meeting subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Ran dall. Jr.. Gen’l S. & T., Smithville, Ga. Local No. 13, O. R. T. Division 62 — Covers the Queen & Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub- ject to call. Mrs. A. B. Willison, Gen’l Chair man. Box 85, Science Hill, Ky. ; Mrs. J. W. Anderson. Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. Local No. 14, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. & T., Greenfield, Tenn. Local No. 15. O. R. T. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T.. Flat 7, Q12 South Sixth ave.. Minneapolis, Minn. Digitized by ‘

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964 The Railroad Telegrapher. Local No. 1 6, O. R. T. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2 , Fraternity Hall, 2224 Harriman ave., Jamaica. N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, 6 Grant ave., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. e! Shields. Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N» Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meeting sub- ject to call of Chairman. Mrs. VV. H. Allison, Gen’l Chairman, 68 Melbourne ave., Toronto. Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. & S. A. Ry. Meeting subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. & T., Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meeting subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gen'l Chairman, DeQuincey, La. ; Mrs. L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. 21, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie.) Meetings subject to call of Gen 1 Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair man, Elwood, N. J. ; Mrs. Helena 1). Hitchner. Gen’l a. & T., Pitman, N. J. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126— Covers thi Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chairman, Calhan. Colo.; Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Minco, Okla. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Alice Loveland, Gen’l Chairman, Granite, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. & T., Ivanhoe. Cole. Local No. 24, O. R. T. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman, Mrs. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; Mrs. Daisy Sherwood. Gen’l S. & T., Centralia, Wash. Local No. 25, O. R. T. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Minnie M. Morford, President & Gen’l Chair- man; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. & T.; Mrs. Morris, First Vice-Prest.; Mrs. F. N. Stewart. Second Vice-Prest.; Mrs. Bessie Harris, Third Vice-Prest.; and Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, Fourth Vice-Prest.; Mrs. Watson, Chaperone, and Mrs. L. A. Warren, Local Sec. Digitized by CiOOQle

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THE RAILROAD TELEGRAPHER Published Monthly by the Order of Railroad Telegraphers Li. W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. 70 Entered as Second-Class Matter December 20, 1912, at the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act of August 24, 1912. Subscription Price - - - $1.00 Per Year. Vol. XXX JUNE, 1913 No. 6 A. D. THURSTON, DEAD. "Daddy” Thurston is dead, Rest to his ashes and peace to his soul. Ambrose D. Thurston, the founder and first Grand Chief Telegrapher of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, died in a hospital in the city of St. Louis at io 130 a. m., Wednesday, May 21st. Although in poor health for several months prior to his death, he made the trip to Baltimore to be present at the Ninth Biennial and Nineteenth Regu- lar Session of the Grand Division, the effects of which trip it is believed did much toward hastening the end. He arrived in Baltimore Sunday afternoon, May nth, but was not able to leave his bed Monday morn- ing, and rapidly grew worse until Wednes- day evening, when at his request he was taken back to St. Louis in charge of a trained nurse. His great devotion to the Order was never more clearly demonstrated than in making the trip to Baltimore. Although ad- vised by his friends not to attempt the trip, he insisted upon going in order that he might “see all of his boys again” at the Grand Division, but unfortunately he did. not get to attend any sessions of that body, which is the first time in the history of the Order that any session of the Grand Divi- sion was ever held at which “Daddy” Thurston was not present. His serious illness caused grave concern among the delegates at the convention, and when the announcement of his death was made the deepest of gloom settled over the Grand Division. To write a biographical sketch of the de- ceased, would practically be to rewrite the history of the Order of Railroad Telegra- phers in its early days. He was born on July io, 1852, in Oneonta, N. Y. He re- ceived a common school education, and hav- ing been born a cripple, which made it impossible for him to do heavy manual labor, he eventually took up telegraphy as Digitized la

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968 The Railroad Telegrapher. a profession, and in the spring of l886, was employed at LaPorte City, Iowa, on the B. C. R. & N. Railway, now a part of the Rock Island System, where he conceived the idea of organizing the railroad telegra- phers, and a convention for that purpose was called, which met in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on June 9, 1886, which was attended by twenty-six telegraphers. Bro. Thurston was made chairman of that meeting, and after a constitution had been adopted, was elected its first Chief Executive, the title of which office at that time was Grand Chief Telegrapher. He threw his whole energy into the work of organizing the railroad telegraphers of the United States, Canada and Mexico, and although many obstacles were encountered and many sacrifices had to be made, he never faltered, persistently and energtically applying himself to his chosen work, spurred on by a firm convic- tion that it was possible to bring about organization among the railroad telegra- phers of North America, and the knowledge of the great good that would accrue to the army of overworked and underpaid teleg- raphers, if such a condition was brought about. The fact that, oftentimes there was no money in the treasury out of which to draw salary to buy the necessities of life for himself and family did not deter him, and he struggled valiantly on, guided by that motto “where there is a will, there is ^a way.” No one will ever know or appre- ciate as it should be appreciated, the many sacrifices that were made by this valiant knight in order that his efforts to make the Order of Railroad Telegraphers a success might succeed. Bro. Thurston was re-elected as Grand Chief Telegrapher of the Order at each subsequent convention, up to and including the 1891 convention. In the fall of 1891, in which year the Order was made a protective one, which made it necessary for the Chief Executive to put in most of his time on the road traveling, Bro. Thurston resigned as Grand Chief Telegrapher and was named by the Grand Executive Com- mittee (now the Board of Directors) as Editor of The Railroad Telegrapher. be- ing succeeded as Grand Chief Telegrapher by Bro. D. G. Ramsay, who was prior to that time Assistant Grand Chief Telegra- pher. Bro. Thurston continued , as Editor of The Railroad Telegrapher until the Denver convention in 1894. after which he served the Order in various capacities, among others being Chief Clerk in the office of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer for six years, until 1905, when the Grand Division in convention assembled, at Buf- falo, N. Y., provided for the purchase of a suitable home by the Order for the use of Bro. Thurston during the remainder of his life, and also provided for the payment to him of a salary, in recognition of his past services to the Order, after which he re- tired from active work. The funeral services were held at the home, which were conducted by Rev. J. Ernest Martin, pastor of the Kirkwood Methodist Church, and was attended by nearly all of the Grand Officers of the Order and many delegates who came direct from the Baltimore convention to attend the funeral. The pallbearers were: H. B. Perham, President; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer; T. M. Pierson. Second Vice-President; D. Campbell, Third Vice-President; J. J. Dermody, Fourth Vice-President ; E. J. Manion, Fifth Vice- President; D. G. Ramsay, Past President, and Jas. B. Finnan, representing the Balti- more convention. The honorary pallbearers were A. O. Sinks and Geo. E. Joslin, of the Board of Directors. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, president of the- Ladies’ Auxiliary to the O. R. T„ attended the funeral as a representative of the Auxiliary. There were many beautiful floral offer- ings, among others being one from the Grand Division, the Ladies’ Auxiliary, the office force of the O. R. T. general offices, ' Division No. 2, Division No. 7, Division No. 23 and Division No. 59, and D. G. Ramsay, Past-President. Interment took place at Oakwood Ceme- tery, Kirkwood. Mo. At the grave the burial service of the Order, which was writ- ten by Bro. Thurston, was read by Presi- dent Perham. Following this occurred one of the most touching incidents ever wit- nessed, when Past-President D. G. Ramsay, stepped to the open grave and delivered Digitized by Google- ^

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 969 a farewell address over the body of his departed friend. He spoke in part as follows : In the short span of human life, we all, at times, are impressed with the certainty of death. It seems to me that on this occa- sion more than any other in my life I can realize the power and purpose of it all. When the angels in heaven reached forth their tender hands to draw to them the spirit of that great deliverer of man, from bondage, Abraham Lincoln, many thought they saw the purpose of it all. Kings, potentates, and others have come and gone their way, have had engraved on tablets, written on parchments and in vol- umes, their worth and .works. To the memory of others have been erected monu- ments that pierced the very skies. But my friend, Bro. A. D. Thurston, who now be- fore me lies in the sleep everlasting, has left a living monument in the breasts of more than 40,000 members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, which he founded and fathered, and in the organization of which we met for the first time over twenty-five years ago. From our first acquaintance we became fast, intimate friends, a friendship as spon- taneous as it was natural, which rapidly grew and ripened into a sincere love that is seldom entertained by one friend for another. It was on his suggestion, to which I gladly agreed, that, if possible, our part- ing should be and last farewell said at the open grave. Bro. A. D. Thurston, was born at Oneonta, N. Y., on July 10, 1852, and while employed as telegrapher at LaPorte, Iowa, in 1884, was married to Miss Mary Reardon, who, with seven of the eight chil- dred born of their wedlock, survive him. Bro. Thurston was most honorable, high- minded, broad and liberal in his views, of purest character, courageous in all under- takings, and withal the most sympathetic, tender-hearted and kindly man I ever knew ; his motto and advice was' “Do right,” and he always endeavored to do right ; he cherished ill-will against no one, had an abiding faith in his fellow man, to whom he conceded the same pure motives as his own. Always had a kind word and smile for every person he came in contact with regardless of the cares, vicissitudes, trials and tribulations that befell him. He was a most devoted husband and father and his greatest delight and pleasure was to be with, visit, entertain and amuse little children, and he never missed an opportunity to extend a helping hand to the poor, needy, and those in dis- tress. No other person so frail in body would have thought it possible, under conditions in 1886, to assume the undertaking of or- ganizing the telegraphers of the country; but, endowed with his brilliant intellect and noble purpose to benefit his kind, he lived to see his efforts crowned with suc- cess, and it was his pleasure to attend every session of the Grand Division until the last, which adjourned the day of his death. Leaving his sick room at his home in St. Louis, he journeyed to Baltimore, and there, through the window of his hotel room, he could see the Convention Hall, diagonally across the street, where 400 Officers and Delegates of the Order so dear to his heart had assembled ; they bowed their heads in sorrow when the roll was called, and it was ordered to show Past-President Thurston present, although great pain and suffering held him to his couch. Could, in the imagi- nation of man, a more pathetic scene be staged. When the physician intimated that the sands of his life in the glass of Time were running fast, he was brave and of good cheer, his one regret being his inability to attend the session and his wish was to re- turn to the arms of his beloved wife. Which wish was granted. To Sister Thurston I would say : You have the consolation of knowing that you did well your part in aiding your lovable hus- band in his most worthy undertakings and that no woman ever made greater sacrifices, endured more hardships, poverty and priva- tions than you and your little ones in the early days of the Order. And the children should feel proud to know that the seed of good so planted by their father has grown to such harvest that the condition of every railroad telegrapher in North Amer- ica, and men of their class, in the move- ment of trains, has been ameliorated and

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970 The Railroad Telegrapher. ’ made better, and that the misery and tears thus prevented by his efforts would fill the oceans of the world. The work of Bro. Thurston on earth is done. To him the mysteries of life and death are solved. The Grand Officers have come from all parts of the continent to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of our Past-President, and as we gather in sorrow around his cheerless grave, joined in spirit by the entire membership through- out the land, the darkness of the hour is upon us, and as the falling clods are moist- ened with our tears, the rainbow of hope appears — a light shines forth impressing upon our hearts that: Death is the crown of life; Were death denied, poor man would live in vain ; Death wounds to cure; we fall, we rise, we reign. ' ***** So may it be perchance, when down the tide Our dear ones vanish. Peacefully they glide On level seas, nor mark the unknown bounds, We call it death — to them ’tis life be- yond. ***** Farewell, my friend, farewell. The members of the Board of Directors, who were named by the Baltimore conven- tion as a committee to prepare suitable resolutions on behalf of the Grand Division, prepared and have filed the following reso- lutions on the death of Bro. Thurston : Whereas, Bro. Ambrose D. Thurston was the founder and first president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, which Order was organized on June 9, 1886; and Whereas, In the founding of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers Bro. Thurston rendered a service to humanity that will stand as a monument to his name for gen- erations to come ; and • Whereas, We recognize the fact that the existence of the magnificent organization of railroad telegraphers, station agents and others represented by this Grand Division is directly attributable to the energy dis- played and many sacrifices made by Bro. Thurston in the early days of its existence in meeting and overcoming what at times seemed to be insurmountable obstacles ; and Whereas, -The members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers of North America owe a debt of gratitude to Bro. A. D. Thurston, the founder of the Order, which they will never be able to repay; therefore, be it Resolved, By this Grand Division of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, in con- vention assembled, that we express our deep regret at the untimely removal from our midst of our founder and beloved brother, A. D. Thurston, and that we convey to the widow and family of our deceased and honored Senior Past-President our heartfelt sympathy in this, the hour of their and our bereave.ment, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this Grand Division, a copy published in The Railroad Telegrapher, and a copy forwarded the family of our deceased brother ; and be it further Resolved, That the charter of this Grand Division and of each division of the Order be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days out of respect to the memory of our deceased and esteemed brother, A. D. Thurston. The Grand Division, just prior to ad- journment at Baltimore, provided for the erection of a monument at Bro. Thurston's grave by the Grand Division. In the death of Bro. Thurston the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has not only lost the advice and counsel of its founder, but also one of its most earnest champions during its entire existence. His life’s work is done, and to his credit it must be said that he did not live in vain; he has left behind him as a result of his devotion to the cause of humanity and his unselfish zeal in the cause of his fellow men, a monu- ment that will endure forever. Every schedule that has been made whereby the hours of telegraphers have been reduced and their pay increased and their working conditions otherwise generally improved, was made possible through the devotion of Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 971 Bro. Thurston to the cause of the railroad telegraphers of North America and the many hardships he endured and sacrifices he made in the early days of the history of the Order that it might succeed. The English language does not seem to contain words nor the human brain sufficient power of construction to fittingly record the life’s work of its departed hero. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” CARD OF THANKS. Glendale Park, Kirkwood Mo., May 26, 1913. To the Officers and Members of the Grand Division: We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the officers and members of the Grand Divi- sion for their beautiful floral offering and kind sympathy shown us in our sad be- reavement in the loss of our husband and father. Mrs. A. D. Thurston and Family. IN MEMORY OF A. D. THURSTON. By H. B. Perham, President. It will be somewhat difficult for the old- timers still working at the key throughout the United States and Canada to realize that Bro. Thurston is no longer with us. For the past twenty-seven years he has been known among telegraphers as the genius who formed the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, the one who took care of the Order in its infancy, steered it through many intricate mazes, went through all sorts of trials and tribulations for it, and when at last its existence was assured mag- nanimously turned its management over to others. Pie rejoiced in the Order’s victories, he rallied it after sustaining reverses, but never failed to watch and care for it with something akin to parental anxiety. Little does the brother who now enters the telegraph business know of the trials that came to those who tried to bring into life and foster a labor organization for railroad employes in the early days. Those heroic men were the target for the shafts of ridicule, abuse, misrepresentation and every other missile that could be hurled by those who feared they were about to lose power over their subordinates, and power to oppress it is a boon and a privilege to a certain class of men. In those days labor representatives achieved anything but blar- ing renown. The good work they did was known only to the few directly affected, and they usually kept very quiet about it. That kind of work, no matter how skillfully and successfully carried on, brought only vague and occasional recognition. His followers professed friendship for him but practiced indifference. His opponents posed as lead- ers in the church and good society while they secretly set in motion satanic enginery to bring about his downfall. Yet the things he did to establish the Order of Railroad Telegraphers upon a solid footing were fraught with good for thousands. Let us recall the truth that there are little children going to school, well nourished, nicely clothed, happily engaged in their tasks, who unconsciously owe much to the one who has left us. It is not necessary that they should know, but the mothers know, and that is one of the reasons why they are such sticklers for the organization. In later years, as the Order prospered, it was able to show him a measure of appre- ciation for his earlier work, and that was done in such a way that it not only did honor to him but to the organization itself. The telegraphers are proud to think that by their efforts his last years were free from financial cares and responsibilities, and they were able to pay him in kind for some of the things he had done for them. The world moves forward, and mankind now perceives past events in a fairer way than it did yesterday, we are coming into a clearer understanding of things accom- plished and a greater appreciation of the men who did those things. A shaft will be erected in due course of time to the memory of Bro. A. D. Thurston, our beloved Senior Past President, and, however beautiful it may prove to be, it will not surpass the monument of gratitude and good-will indelibly engraved on the tablets of the memory of those who know in what condition he found the telegraphers and appreciate the wonderful improvement wrought as the direct result of his initial effort.

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972 The Railroad Telegrapher. THE CONVENTION. THE Ninth Biennial and Nineteenth Regular Session of the Grand Divi- sion of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers convened in Odd Fellows’ Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, on Monday, May 12th, and continued in session until Wednesday night, May 21st. It was the largest convention ever held in the history of the Order, as well as the most important one. Three hundred and ninety delegates and Grand Officers were seated in the con- vention. There were but few amendments made to the Constitution, the most impor- tant being the creation of the office of fifth vice-president, as the Constitution has in the past, with few exceptions, been found to be entirely satisfactory. The convention gave more time to the consideration of matters effecting the work- ing conditions of the railroad telegraphers in general than any previous session has done, and, as a result, several resolutions bearing on this most important subject were considered and eventually adopted, the most important of which were the following: RESOLUTION. Whereas, The practice of fixing salaries for telegraphers, telephoners and station agents at the present time, whereby a part of the remuneration of many such employes is fixed in part on a commission basis is not equitable; and, Whereas, The entire elimination of all commission and the placing of all such em- ployes on a straight salary basis would be more fair and satisfactory to all concerned; therefore, be it Resolved, That this Grand Division en- dorse the plan of entirely eliminating all commissions and the placing of all teleg- raphers, telephoners and station agents on a straight salary basis, and that all general committees be strongly urged to follow this plan in preparing new or revised sched- ules in the future. RESOLUTION. Whereas, The handling of United States mail is entirely foreign to the duties of railroad telegraphers and station agents; and, Whereas, The system now prevailing whereby many telegraphers and Station agents are required to handle United States mail is a flagrant imposition upon those em- ployes and stands as a constant menace to the lives of the traveling public by taking those employes away from their more im- portant duties in connection with the move- ment of trains at a time when their services are most needed ; therefore, be it Resolved, By this Grand Division that we condemn the practice of requiring or per- mitting any telegrapher or station agent to handle United States rpail, and that we urge all general committees to incorporate a rule in all new or revised schedules hereafter presented providing that no telegrapher or station agent shall be required or permitted to handle United States mail. RESOLUTION. Whereas, The Federal Congress in its wisdom enacted a law known as the Hours- of-Service Law, commonly called the Teleg- raphers’ Nine-Hour Law, approved March 4, 1907, the particular purpose of which was to provide a greater degree of safety to the traveling public by -limiting the hours of service of the railroad telegraphers, tele- phoners and train dispatchers, in order to insure greater efficiency in the railroad telegraph and telephone service, the most important branch of the railroad service having to do with the movement of trains ; and, Whereas, The practice prevailing whereby railroad companies require many station agents, telegraphers and telephoners to handle United States mail nullifies to a great extent the results desired to be accom- plished by the enactment of the Hours-of- Service Law, in that those employes are required to carry United States mail to and from post offices shortly before and after the arrival of passenger trains, thereby leaving their offices unprotected at a time when their services are most needed to insure the safety of passengers; and. Whereas, The practice of requiring sta- tion agents, telegraphers and telephoners to handle United States mail stands as a con- stant menace to the great traveling public; therefore, be it

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 973 Resolved, That the President of the Order be instructed to bring this matter to the attention of the proper committee of the National Congress and secure the introduc- tion of legislation therein prohibiting all railroad companies from requiring or per- mitting any railroad station agent, teleg- rapher or telephoner to handle United States mail, and to do everything possible to secure the enactment of such legislation. RESOLUTION. Whereas, There was presented to the last National Congress a bill providing for an eight-hour day for all railroad telegra- phers and telephoners whose duties have to do with the movement of trains, which bill was referred to the Committee on Inter- state and Foreign Commerce and favorably reported by that committee by a unanimous vote to the House of Representatives and was placed on the calendar for action, but was not reached before the adjournment of Congress; and, Whereas, Shorter hours for railroad sta- tion employes having to do with the move- ment of trains is greatly conducive to the highest possible degree of efficiency in this important branch of service, and as a con- sequence highly beneficial to the welfare of the traveling public by insuring greater safety; therefore, be it Resolved, That this Grand Division re- cord its approval of the proposed legislation herein referred to and that the president of the Order be instructed to secure the reintroduction of this measure at the com- ing session of Congress and to do every- thing possible to secure its enactment into law. One of the saddest events connected with the convention was the fact that the founder of the Order, Bro. A. D. Thurston, although in poor health, made the trip from St. Louis to Baltimore to attend the convention, as he had been present at all previous conven- tions, but was unable to attend even one session, on account of illness, and was eventually sent to his home in St. Louis in charge of a trained nurse, and shortly afterwards was taken to a hospital, where an operation was performed, and he died on the operating table at 10:30 a. m.. Wednesday, May 21st. As soon as intel- ligence of his death reached the Grand Division, it adjourned out of respect to his memory until 2 p. m„ and upon recon- vening, the uncompleted business was dis- posed of as rapidly as possible in order that the convention might adjourn that night to permit the Grand Officers and as many delegates as desired to hasten to St. Louis to attend the funeral of Past Presi- dent Thurston. St. Louis was chosen as the next meet- ing place of the Grand Division. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term : President, H. B. Perham. Grand secretary and treasurer, L. W. Quick. First vice-president, J. A. Newman. Second vice-president, T. M. Pierson. Third vice-president, D. Campbell. Fourth vice-president, J. J. Dermody. Fifth vice-president, E. J. Manion. A. O. Sinks and C. E. Layman were re- elected members of the Board of Directors. H. B. Perham, J. F. Miller, H. G. Alex- ander and G. E. Soyster were elected dele- gates to the American Federation of Labor, and G. F. McCormack, I. N. Holmes, James Troy and C. E. Maxwell were elected alter- nates. The convention adjourned sine die at 11 p. m., Wednesday, May 21st. CONVENTION NOTES. The Baltimore Convention will in the future be known as the “Million Dollar Convention.” For further particulars mem- bers of the Order should peruse the report of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, which is contained in the front part of the proceedings of that convention. Ramsay, of the Grand, was there with his familiar “Just one more word and I am done.” Lost — One bagpipe artist. Last seen lead- ing a “cake-walk” around the convention hall at 2 a. m., the night of adjournment, participated in by delegates who were wait- ing their “turn” to line up before the pay Digitized by

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974 The Railroad Telegrapher. table and receive their mileage and per diem, headed by the “flying squadron’’ quar- tette. Description: Height, 5 feet; noise- making ability, unlimited ; color of hair — pate very much resembled a billiard ball; color of eyes, watch-eyed (nothing ever got by him) ; complexion, very red, after lead- ing the procession a while. Other peculiar .characteristics : two feet, which make a yard. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by “Reif of 37.’’ When passing the smokehouse of the old White House grounds, at Mt. Vernon, one of the facetious delegates was heard to re- mark, “That is where all these ‘hams’ should be.” He was immediately chloro- formed. Mullen, of Div. 104, “took the count” when the story in regard to the dead stranger losing a first-class funeral because “he didn’t keep his mouth shut,” was re- lated in the Grand Division. Reif of Div. 37, Riley of Div. 89, and a few others of the delegates formed a “fly- ing squadron” quartette. They “whooped ’er up” whenever opportunity afforded, out- side of the convention hall. When their voices got. husky they “called the roll.” Their singing was greatly enjoyed by all the delegates. Rex, of Div. 17, was the “official musi- cian” of the Grand Division. Whiie the delegates were assembling prior to each ses- sion, he rendered some very appropriate selections on the piano, to the great delight of the delegates. Canadian Pacific Railway, System Div. No. 7. had the honor of having the largest delegation in the convention; it consisted of 19 delegates. C. M. & St. P. Railway, Div. No. 23, was second with 18 delegates. Burlington Railway, System Div. No. 130, was third with 17 delegates. B. & O. Railway, System Div. No. 33, was fourth with 16 delegates. Pennsylvania Railway, System Div. No. 17, and New York Central Railway, System Div. No. 8, were tied for fifth place, with 15 delegates each. Immediately following them in the order named were : Southern Railway, System Div. No. 59, 14 delegates; C. R. I. & P. Railway, System Div. No. 126, 14 delegates; Illinois-Central Railway, System Div. No. 93, 13 delegates; C. & N. W. Rail- way, System Div. No. 76, 12 delegates: Southern Pacific Railway, System Div. No. 53. 11 delegates; Missouri Pacific Railway, System Div. No. 31, 10 delegates; Frisco Railway, System Div. No. 32, 10 delegates, and Northern Pacific Railway, System Div. No. 54, 10 delegates. There were 390 delegates and Grand Offi- cers seated in the convention, which was the largest convention ever held in the history of the Order. St. Louis was chosen as the next meeting place of the Grand Division which meets in 1915. “Why?” Ask “McDermott of 89.” Kelso, of the Grand, who was called to the chair on two different occasions, exem- plified the old admonition to “Step lively.” He kept things moving, but when he first sprung “Do you yield to interrogation?” on one of the delegates, he floored the whole Grand Division, but the delegate soon re- vived and business went on. It was a most harmonious and enthusi- astic convention, and the good old ship, “0. R. T.” will continue to sail up the Sea of Progress uninterrupted. “Bode of 41’s” description of how, when the waters of the convention became troubled, and little ripples would appear on the smooth surface, a “Big Wave” came along and smoothed them all out, and peace and good-will again prevailed, caught the delegates. It was a source of great regret to the delegates attending the convention that “Daddy” Thurston was not able to be pres- ent at any of its sessions. His famous admonition “Do right,” which he has enun- ciated at every session of the Grand Divi- sion since the organization of the Order, will long live in the minds of the delegates who have attended the various conventions. The Entertainment Committee, consist- ing of J. F. Miller, of Div. 17; C. B. Pierce, of Div. 33; Wm. M. Skinner, of Div. 17; D. J. McGrath, of Div. 33, and Dr. J. B.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 975 SeBastain, of the Grand Division, did themselves proud, and when a resolution of thanks to the committee came before the Grand Division, it was carried with a whoop, followed by three cheers and a tiger for the committee. The delegates, by popular subscription, “Put a watch” on Dr. J. B. SeBastain, who is one of the oldest members of the organi- zation, and who, although having left the telegraph service many years ago, has con- tinued a consistent member, and has been actively identified with movements of dif- ferent kinds in his locality looking toward the betterment of the condition of the rail- road telegraphers of that section. He was one of the prime movers in the movement to secure the passage of the Eight-Hour Bill for railroad telegraphers in the State of Maryland a few years ago, and through his untiring efforts the bill became a law. The watch is a very handsome one, of the latest make, the case being studded with diamonds. Dermody, of the Grand, caused great merriment among the delegates immediately following his election, when, after being presented with a very handsome grip by the delegates from Divisions 132 and 147, and making a short speech of appreciation, he left the platform, leaving the grip be- hind. “Jack" admitted he was “rattled.” “Ross, of 89,” he of strong voice, rendered very valuable assistance to the Grand Secretary and Treasurer during the closing days of the convention, in calling the roll and reading bills, after the latter’s voice had become “cracked” from the strain of this and other work during the first several days of the session. When the Grand Secretary and Treas- urer accused the delegates in their repre- sentative capacity of being "Millionaires,” and proved it, not a protest was uttered. When “Manion, of 29,” was elected Fifth- Vice-President, the “Flying Squadron” quartette assembled in a corner of the con- vention hall and rendered a stanza from the "Old Hen Song.” Campbell, of the Grand, was handed a “terrible” package by the delegates from Divisions 7, 43 and 99, at the completion of the reading of his report to the convention. They presented him with a check for $i,oco in recognition of his services to them. WILL DISBAND. THE American Railroad Employes and Investors' Association, which was organized by the railroads to oppose legislation detrimental to them, will disband on July 1st, according to an an- nouncement made through the daily press by the executive committee of that associa- tion. The disbandment of the association, after a five years’ trial, is accepted as an acknowledgment of the failure of the movement. P. H. Morrissey, formerly president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, was president of the association, and C. D. Kellogg, formerly associate editor of The Railway Conductor, was secretary. The further announcement is made that Morrissey has been appointed assistant to Vice-President H. E. Byram, of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers was never in any way identified with the Amer- ican Railroad Employes and Investors’ As- sociation, for the reason that its purposes were not deemed compatible with that of the members of the Order. It is not easy to conceive how a railroad telegrapher, for example, can assist in promoting legis- lation in the various States and in the Fed- eral Congress which has for its purpose the shortening of his hours of service and the inauguration of other beneficial condi- tions, and at the same time be associated with an association formed expressly for the purpose of opposing this kind of legisla- tion and all other legislation that is not deemed of “interest” to the railroad com- panies. The Weekly News Letter of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, in referring to the public announcement of the disband- ment of the American Railroad Employes and Investors’ Association, contains some very caustic remarks regarding the pur- poses and efforts of the about-to-be-dis- banded association. The editor of The Telegrapher concedes the right of railroad

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976 The Railroad Telegrapher. companies to organize in any way they see fit and claims the same right for the em- ployes. He also concedes to the employing companies the right to promote and foster any legislation that may be deemed bene- ficial to them and the right to oppose any legislation that may seem detrimental to their interests, and claim the same right for the employes. The American Railroad Employes and Investors’ Association was organized for the purposes that were an- tagonistic to the best interests of the rail- road telegraphers of North America; therefore, the Order did not see fit to in any way be identified with it, and the wis- dom of its course in that regard has been demonstrated by the lapse of time and the history of that movement. The following article is taken from the Weekly News Letter , which is reproduced as showing how the movement was regarded in other quarters : “Press reports state that the American Railroad Employes and Investors' Associa- tion will disband July ist. This association was formed five years ago at the instance of the railroads. At the time of its forma- tion P. H. Morrissey, then president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, was se- lected by the railroads as president of the association. The Employes and Investors’ Association made itself conspicuous by op- posing all remedial legislation sought by the railroad organizations of the various States and also the Federal Congress. This association not only opposed labor and other legislation affecting railroads, but even concerned itself in other labor legis- lation. Some years ago, while the forces of organized labor were endeavoring to secure a ten-hour law for women in the State of Illinois, the Employes and Invest- ors’ Association had representatives on the ground opposing it. When the railroads, a few years ago, attempted to have repealed Section 9, of Article IX, of the Constitution of Oklahoma, which in effect would have repealed that part of the Constitution which abrogated the fellow-servant rule, the State swarmed with representatives of the Employes and Investors’ Association, who assisted the railroad corporations as against the railroad brotherhoods in an effort to secure the repeal of this section. The peo- ple of the State, however, refused to sanc- tion the appeal by a majority of approxi- mately 100,000. As a matter of fact, it has been patent that the Employes and Invest- ors’ Association was nothing more or less than a scheme originating in the brains of a few railroad magnates for the purpose of hectoring and dividing the employes of the railroads who were members of the various brotherhoods. By the voluntary dissolution of this association it operates as a public acknowledgment that the railroads have failed in their scheme to divide or decrease the influence and efficiency of the railroad brotherhoods." ONE-CENT LETTER POSTAGE. POSTMASTER-GENERAL Albert S. Burleson, recently appointed by President Wilson to take charge of the postal affairs of the United States, is heartily in favor of one-cent letter postage. He so announced himself to a delegation representing the National One-Cent Letter Postage Association, which waited on him in Washington a few days ago. “I am heartily in favor of one-cent let- ter postage,” declared Postmaster-General Burleson, who went on to explain that he hoped to bring it about just as soon as the revenues of the department could be adjusted. The Postmaster-General told the advo- cates of one-cent letter postage that he had long believed that their contention was right. He stated, however, that as head of the department it was his business to see that sufficient revenue was raised to meet all expenses, and while he admitted that there was a big surplus received from first-class mail each year, he added that it would be necessary to make such an adjust- ment of rates as would put the department on a business basis. Postmaster-General Burleson is strongly in favor of putting the postal department on an efficient basis. He also favors ade- quate compensation for postal employes and such a readjustment of rates as will permit the operation of the department in a busi- ness-like manner. .OQQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 977 It is the purpose of the present post office administration to establish civil serv- ice rules throughout the department, apply- ing eventually even to first-class postmas- ters. Senator Theodore E. Burton, from Ohio, and Representative Charles L. Bartlett, from Georgia, have reintroduced one-cent letter postage bills in the Senate and House of Representatives. These bills call for the inauguration of one-cent letter postage by July 1st of this year. Senator Burton has long championed the battle for one-cent letter postage, while Representative Bartlett has favored the cheaper rate for many years. A strong advocate for the lower rate has appeared in the person of Hon. James J. Britt, of Asheville, N. C. Mr. BHtt recently retired from the position of third assistant postmaster-general. Upon being asked for his opinion of one-cent letter postage, he expressed it in no uncertain tone. “I am heartily in favor,” declared Mr. Britt, “of the immediate reduction of letter postage from two cents an ounce to one cent per ounce for these reasons : “It will promote general intelligence, and will improve the social relations of the people ; “It will advance the business interests of the country by lowering the cost of com- munication ; “The rate of one cent an ounce for let- ters, with the increase of mail matter which the reduction will induce, will defray the cost of handling and transportation. “But few public questions are of such vast concern to the great body of the American people, and I earnestly hope it may receive the early and serious attention of the Congress.” THE SUNDRY APPROPRIATION BILL. THE official organ of the American Federation of Labor contains the following interesting information : The Sundry Civil Bill, passed by Con- gress in the closing hours of the Sixty- second Congress and vetoed by President Taft, was introduced in the House on April 14th. It contains identically the same provisions approved by the Sixty- second Congress. Labor was and is vitally interested in two provisions, and the re- introduction of this bill in its original form is cause for much gratification on the part of labor. It is not amiss to briefly review this measure and emphasize the strong position taken by the American Federation of Labor. The Sundry Civil Bill passed by Con- gress which expired by limitation on March 4th was vetoed by President Taft because of two provisions contained there- in. These provisions prohibited the attor- ney-general from expending any money appropriated for the legal department in the prosecution of labor organizations and farmers’ unions under the Sherman inti- trust law. When the veto of President Taft was reported to the House, that body immediately passed the bill over the Presi- dent’s veto, and the Senate would undoubt- edly have taken similar action had not the measure run into a filibuster during the closing hours of the session. These pro- visions were amendments offered on the floor of the House at the instance of the American Federation of Labor and the farmers’ unions, and were passed by. both the House and Senate by overwhelming majorities. Upon the opening of the present Con- gress the American Federation of Labor notified those who had charge of initiating legislation for the fiscal needs of the vari- ous departments of government, for which the Sundry Civil Bill provides, that it would insist upon these same amendments being incorporated in the Sundry Civil Bill to be introduced in the early days of the Sixty-third Congress. The declaration was also made that if the original Sundry Civil Bill to be introduced did not contain these provisions, amendments would be offered from the floor of both houses iden- tical with those contained in the bill vetoed by President Taft. The platform of* the Democratic party contains this declaration : “That there should be no abridgement of the right of wage earners and producers to organize for the protection of wages and improvement of labor conditions, to the end that such labor organizations and their Digitized!^

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978 The Railroad Telegrapher. members should not be regarded as illegal combinations in restraint of trade.” The statement has been given currency, but whether by official sanction or not has not yet been disclosed, that the present admin- istration would frown upon the policy of injecting legislation into appropriation bills by amendments. Whether this be the posi- tion to be assumed by the present adminis- tration or not, the American Federation of Labor does take the position that the platform declarations should become enti- ties, and not ideal conceptions or declara- tions only. The great and growing organ- ized and unorganized industrial population refuses to stake its economic destiny upon, nor is it devoted to the success of any particular political party as such, but rather to the faithful redemption of the pledges made in the interest of the great masses of the people. The platform declaration of the now dominant party clearly and explicitly de- clare that the wage earners and the pro- ducers should not become the prey of ex- pensive and harassing litigation under a law which was never intended to apply to this class of citizens. Therefore, the American Federation of Labor proposes to hold to strict accountability those who are intrusted with the duty to carry out the principles enunciated in the platform sub- mitted to the people for their approval, which has been approved, and the legisla- tive machinery placed in the hands of those who were responsible for the declarations, giving them the power to make the plat- form declarations an actuality. SANITATION. THE approach of the vacation season makes it desirable to note again the necessity for paying attention to sanitary conditions in camps or resorts. Not all resorts where one may spend a vaca- tion are health resorts. Indeed, many of them are just the opposite, and some are centers from which ill health originates. Typhoid is the index of the sanitary status of rural health resorts. While investigation is difficult on account of the lack of ade- quate supervision of so-called health resorts by public authorities, yet it behooves the seeker after health or recreation to pay some attention to this matter. Many health resorts include in their liter- ature statements as to sanitary conditions which afford at least one means of form- ing an opinion as to the desirability of patronizing such resorts. The health departments of some States provide for the systematic inspection of sum- mer resorts with regard to sanitation. New York for the past six years has systemat- ically inspected the summer resorts of that State, of which there are many, and these reports should prove valuable to persons contemplating going to such places in that State. Michigan is another State containing a large number of resorts, which likewise looks after these places carefully. Camp- ers, also, should exercise great care to select places with unquestionable water- supply, and to adopt proper camp arrange- ments as to the disposal of waste, preven- tion of breeding of flies, proper protection from mosquitoes, etc. Typhoid, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, is really a rural disease with its greatest incidence shortly following the height of the vacation season, and much of it may be traced to bad sanitation at vaca- tion resorts. The report for 1912 of the New York State Board of Health shows that in that State the occurrence of typhoid in country and city was in the proportion of 12.8 in the former to 14.5 in the latter, per hundred thousand of population ; deducting the number of cases which investigation would clearly determine had originated at rural summer resorts, the figures would un- doubtedly be in favor of a lesser origin in the city. Taking this disease as the index, the necessity for care in selecting a place to spend the summer vacation is apparent. Digitized by Googfe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 979 (EDITORIAL N0J€5 Six hundred and ninety-four new mem- bers were initiated into the Order during the month of May. The eight-hour law, now in effect in Texas, is said to be one of the best, if not the best. State eight-hour law in the country. The painters, of Nashville, Tenn., after a long fight, have won their struggle for the union shop, and hereafter employing painters will hire none but union men. The bill regulating the employment of women in the District of Columbia, making eight hours the legal workday, introduced by Senator La Follette, has been reported favorably by the Senate District Committee. The United States Senate Committee on Women’s Suffrage has voted to report favorably to the Senate the Chamberlain Resolution for a constitutional amendment, enfranchising the women of the United States. The new Constitution of the Order, re- vised and amended by the Baltimore con- vention, becomes effective July 21st, a copy of which will be furnished each member prior to that date, and all members should familiarize themselves with it. The convention of the Grand Division of the Order of Railway Conductors, held last month, amended the laws of that organiza- tion so as to provide for triennial conven- tions, and also named the city of St. Louis as the permanent place of meeting of its Grand Division. It is stated that at the next international joint conference, which will be held next year, to fix a new scale for coal miners, that the Ohio miners will seek to secure a six-hour, five-day weekly schedule for work on all classes of inside and outside day labor, based on present prices. A press dispatch from Washington, at the time of going to press, states that Presi- dent Wilson has decided to sign the Sun- dry Civil Bill, a provision of which exempts labor unions and farmers’ organizations from prosecution under an appropriation of $300,000, which it carries for the enforcement of the Sherman Anti- Trust Act. Senator Jas. H. Lewis, of Illinois, has in- troduced in the United States Senate a bill for the employment of a federal wage com- mission in each congressional district with power to fix minimum wages. The bill provides that employes engaged in inter- state commerce may make complaint to the commissioner of the insufficiency of wages. An executive order has been issued, re- quiring all fourth-class postmasters now in office, or candidates for prospective appoint- ments, to enter a competitive examination to determine their fitness for office. It has also been announced by the Postmaster- General that the matter of taking into the classified civil service all postmasters of the second and third class, was under con- sideration. United States Senator Chilton, of West Virginia, has introduced a bill prohibiting the shipment in Interstate Commerce of goods in the production or manufacture of which females have been employed at a wage of less than $9 per week. Under the provisions of the bill, a week is defined as six days of eight hours each «and provides a penalty of $500 fine, or three months’ imprisonment for each violation. The new membership cards for the term ending December 31st are now being dis- tributed. Members should pay their dues

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980 The Railroad Telegrapher. promptly ard secure an up to date. They should also pay assessments in the Mutual Benefit Department with the same prompt- ness. After July 21st, when the new Constitu- tion of the Order becomes effective, no charge will be made in the Mutual Benefit Department for changing beneficiaries, ex- changing certificates from a lower to a higher series, or vice versa, or for secur- ing duplicates of lost certificates. A press dispatch from Washington, at the time of going to press, contains the fol- lowing important announcement : "By deny- ing a petition for a writ of certiorari, the Supreme Court affirmed a decision of the United States District Court for the West- ern District of Texas, which fined the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company, of Texas, $1,000 for violation of the law which prohibits the employment of telegraph operators who handle train order* longer than nine hours in any twenty-four hour period. By the same means the highest tribunal also affirmed the constitutionality of that law. Aside from providing an eight-hour day on all public work, there is also a clause which provides “that not less than the cur- rent rate of per diem wages in the locality where the work is being performed, shall be paid to the laborers, workmen, mechanics or other persons so employed by or on be- half of the State of Texas, or for any county, municipality, or other legal or political subdivision of the State, county or municipality, and every contract here- after made for the performance of work for the State of Texas or for any county, municipality, or other local or subdivision of the State, must comply with the require- ments of this section. A copy of-thc proceedings of the Balti- more convention, together with the full re- ports of all the Grand Officers to that con- vention, will he forwarded each member as a supplement to this issue of the journal. These proceedings are printed at a very heavy cost in order that each member may be thoroughly familiar with every detail of the workings of the Order. Each member should carefully read the whole of the pro- ceedings, especially the reports of the Grand Officers, which gives in detail a full state- ment of the progress of the organization throughout the country. The report of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer shows in detail the source from which all money was derived and for what purposes disburse- ments were made and the balance cash on hand. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of March, 1913, shows that there were 145,023 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month; that there were 1,456 debarred from entrance, classified as follows : Idiots, 50; insane and epileptic, 18; loathsome or dangerous contagious diseases, 173; profes- sional beggars, 1 ; paupers, 1 ; likely to become public charges, 529; mentally or physically defective, 318; contract laborers, 125; accompanying aliens, 20; under six- teen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 31 ; assisted aliens, 13 ; criminals, 91; polygamists, 3; prostitutes and pro- curers, 45 ; without passport, . 2 ; under pro- visions of Chinese exclusion act, 36. The report also shows there were 265 aliens re- turned after landing. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of April, 1913. shows that there were 198,523 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month; that there were 2,143 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots, 56; insane and epileptic, 25; loathsome or dan- gerous contagious diseases, 239; likely to become public charges, 757; mentally or physically defective, 397; contract laborers. 328; accompanying aliens, 44; under six- teen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 52; assisted aliens, 35; criminals. 96; polygamists, 4; prostitutes and procurers. 67 ; without passport, 1 ; under provisions of Chinese exclusion act, 42. The report also shows there were 276 returned after landing. Digitized by Google

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. W. R. Little, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. P. A. Donaldson, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. B. Starrv of Anna, Tex., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. B. Bowman, of Chapin, N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. B. Alden, of Orange, Mass., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. O. Price, of Cuth- bert Ga., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. B. F. Terry, of Ander- son, Ind., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. T. Booth, of Land- rum, S. C., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. C. Bosworth, of Cuba, Ohio, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. H. Thiele, of Fries- land, Wis., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. W. Tedder, of Seville, Fla., a girl. JTo Bro. and Mrs. A. W. Ackley, of Thorp, Wash., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. H. Stoudenmire, of Oakman, Ala., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. C. Burgess, of Van Meter, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. P. Schaeffer,- of Chemung, 111., a girl. s To Bro. and Mrs. L. E. Lehmer, of Faiflosa, Cal., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. G. C. Williams, of Algona, Idaho, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R. E. Kirtland, of Buffalo, N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Walter Graham, of Fairbury, Neb., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. V. A. Garlock, of Bradley, S. D., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. J. Schwarderer, of Valentine, Tex., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. John O. Ross, of Frankfort, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. B. C. Samuelson, of Burlington, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. P. H. Rasmussen, of Summit Lake, Wis., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. H. Ingham, of Briarcliff Manor, N. Y., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. W. Barnhart, of Pumpville, Tex., twins — boy and girl. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher : Bro. R. A. Christy, of Div. 126, to Miss Alta M. Turpen. At Royal, Neb., Bro. L. E. Downey, to Blanche Cherry. Bro. L. E. Needham, of Div. 53, to Miss Ethel Shannon. At Clarksville, Miss., Bro. C. W. Floyd, of Div. 93, to Miss Talbott At Burleigh, N. D., Bro. L. J. Agnew, of Div. 54, to Miss Luella Rowley. At Tamms, 111., Bro. W. E. Jemigan, of Div. 2, to Miss Winifred Hodge. At Sutton, Neb., Bro. J. F. Mercier, of Div. 130, to Miss May Lohmier. At Big Springs, Tex., Bro. S. L. Bush, of Div. 53, to Miss Elsie Shank. At Fairfax, Iowa, Bro. Clifford C. Carnes, of Div. 23, to Miss Irene Losey. At Frontenac, Minn., Bro. D. J. Clifford, of Div. 23, to Miss Mabel Paton. At Denver, Colo., Bro. John Ax., Jr., of Div. 6, to Miss Louise L. McGraw. < At Missoula, Mont., Bro. Cecil E. Betts, of Div. 23, to Miss Minerva Riverdy. At Denver, Colo., Bro. M. B. McMullen, of Div. 23, to Miss Grace L. Huston. At New London, N. C., Bro. L. John Trott, of Div. 59, to Miss Ruth Crowell Ivey. Digitized by

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982 The Railroad Telegrapher. At South Norwalk, Conn., Bro. M. E. Harris, of Div. 44, to Miss Lillian M. Seiler. At Rensselaer, Ind., Bro. D. M. Morris- sey, of Div. 9, to Miss Mary A. Lonergan. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. J. A. Wilson, of Div. 23. Bro. G. E. Briggs, of Div. 126. Bro. Roy W. Short, of Div. 23. Bro. Edw. Eastman, of Div. 54. Bro. Oliver H. Dumm, of Div. 53. Bro. Lloyd Courtney, of Div. 42. Father of Bro. T. D. Pyle, of Div. 6. Wife of Bro. J. F. Pierron of Div. 27. Father of Bro. J. W. Green, of Div. 93. Sister of Bro. J. A. McGhee, of Div. 7. Wife of Bro. C. W. Travis, of Div. 44. Father of Bro. A. L. Marsh, of Div. 44. Sister of Bro. W. H. Moody, of Div. 156. Mother of Bro. W. H. Seiler, of Div. 138. Mother of Bro. J. A. Kucher, of Div. 76. At Dalton City, III., Bro. A. J. Land, of Div. 93. Grandmother of Bro. H. H. Fairchild, of Div. 148. * At Hyner, Pa., wife of Bro. S. H. Young, of Div. 17. At Swansy, N. C., Bro. Darling F. Neese, of Div. 17. At San Francisco, Cal., Bro. E. F. Beck, of Div. 53. At Mott, N. D., wife of Bro. L. E. Baker, of Div. 54. At Braymer, Mo., Bro. Thos. W. Jones, of Diy. 23. At Baltimore, Md., Bro. W. H. Hudson, of Div. 132. At St. Augustine, Fla., Bro. E. L. Ditto, of Div. 134. Father of Bros. C. G. and G. W. Kruse, both of Div. 34. At Wathena, Kan., father of Bro. F. C. Lakin, of Div. 2. At Clyman Jet., Wis., wife of Bro. P. W. Avery, of Div. 76. At El Paso, Tex., Bro. Elmer Stearns, of the Grand Division. At Logansport, Ind., sister of Bro. D. H. Carson, of Div. 120. At Klevenville, Wis., father of Bro. A. R. Sorenson, of Div. 76. At Grant City, Mo., father of Bro. A. D. Marten, of Div. 126. At Hudson, Mass., father of Bro. R. C. Cooledge, of Div. 39. At Minonk, 111., infant child of Bro. N. P. Layton, of Div. 93. At Syracuse, S. C., infant son of Bro. J. A. Clarke, Jr., of Div. 132. At White Bluff, Miss., brother of Bro. J. S. Carmichael, of Div. 94. At Gillett, Pa., mother of Bros. A. P. and H. G. Furman, both of Div. 17. Wife and daughter of Bro. R. W. Kim- ball, of Div. 130, killed in cyclone. Wife of Bro. A. A. Babcock, and mother of Bro. D. C. Babcock, both of Div. 76. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. WANTED. Present address of H. K. Duffield. “DF," if you see this, write me at Pardee, Ont., care C. P. R. M. U. Bates. r Present address of C. B. Burling, worked at Stilwell, Okla., for K. C. S., July, 1 91 1. M. C. Sally, Wells, Nev. Present address of D. B. Davis, operator. “BI,” if you see this, please write. W.-T. Davis, Care A. C. L., Sumter, S. C. Present address of William Tate, who worked for the Postal at Redlands, Cal., in 1909. R. W. Boggs, General Delivery, Jamestown, N. D. Present address of Operator W. F. Mc- Millan, worked at Smithville, Texas., in 1904. R. H. Smith, Care Sou. Ry., East Birmingham, Ala. . Present address of C. A. Scarborough, worked for C. G. W., Southern Division, in 1912. Walter Wilson, Bremen, Kan. Information concerning the present ad- dress of W. H. Grey, last heard of working for L. S. & M. S. at Pine, Ind. C. A. Harmon, 6203 S. Wood st., Chicago, 111. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 983 Present address of W. Z. Musgrave, alias Abraham Lincoln Musgrave. If you see this, write me, care Yukon Telgh., Ashcroft, B. C. H. J. Duffey. Present addresses of Claudia Stroup, L. E. Marshall and Arnold Davies. Boys, if you see this, write J. O. Cope, or J. H. Jerome, care K. C. S., Stilwell, Okla. Present address of Joe Rulin, last heard of going out West. “Joe,” let me hear from you at once. M. B. Caplan, 814 N. nth st., Philadelphia, Pa. Present address of D. H. Essley, for set- tlement of estate. If you see this, write me at 141 West 67th st., Chicago, 111. E. L. Essley. Present addresses of Hugh and Hattie M. Clay, and also the address of William G. Marr. C. L. Cheney, 935 Seventeenth st., Denver, Colo. Present address of J. H. Owen, who was with Superintendent Riddle, of the A. G L., in 1909. Also address of Operator-Dis- patcher C. F. Mann. W. J. Stubbs, Mystic, Ga. Present address of J. A. Baker, last heard from at San Antonio, Tex., May, 1911. Is carpenter contractor. Uncle, if you see this, write me at Belle Ellen, Ala. E. M. Lawler. Present address of Operator Rowel, worked at Barber Jet., N. C., for Sou. Ry. about nine years ago. Anyone knowing his address, please write. W. H. Collins, Care C. T. H. & S. E. Ry., Sheldon, 111. Present address of J. E. Ham, last seen when working at Kingston, R. I. Anyone knowing his address, please write me. T. S. Bundy, 78 Pearl st., Kingston, N. Y. Present address of A. Backer, who worked for Western Union at Chicago in 1904, later for Monon R. R., at Lowell, Ind. E. C. Amspoker, Box 206, Richmond, Cal. Information concerning the whereabouts of Dennis M. Stewart, telegraph operator. His mother is anxious to hear from him. Anyone knowing his address, communicate with his brother, Hugh Stewart, Daleville, Ind., Del. Co. Present address of John A. Douglas, for- merly a train dispatcher at Lafayette, Ind. Anyone knowing his whereabouts, kindly communicate with his wife. Mrs. J. A. Douglas, 313 S. 5th, Lafayette, Ind. Present address of Operator Leo Schwartz, last heard from working on Q. & C. at Emory Gap, Tenn. “SN,” if you see this, write me at once. W. R. Calaway, Cedar, Iowa. Present address of Operator P. H. Stuart; last heard from March, 1913; was working for Southern Pacific near San Francisco. “KS,” if you see this, write. H. W. G. Stuart, Operator, L. & A. Ry., Packton, La. Information concerning the whereabouts of George Francis Vernald, known as Frank Fernald. Native of Kittery, Me.; left Portsmouth, N. H., April, 1892, and not heard of since. He is light complexioned, 6 feet tall. Any news will be gratefully received. J. H. Fernald, 20 Franklin st., Wakefield, Mass. Present address of H. L. Stanton, tele- graph operator, who mysteriously disap- peared from his home last October. He is about 45 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds, gray hair, clean shaven; two middle fingers of left hand cut off at second joint. Any information will be thankfully received and appreci- ated. Mrs. H. L. Stanton, McKenney, Va. Information concerning the whereabouts of George LeRoy Bergen, who worked at the main office of the Postal Tel. Co. at Chicago. When he left he wore a dark-blue coat, gray trousers, black derby and black shoes. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall ; has a white scar across his chest. Anyone know- ing his present address, kindly communicate with his wife. Mrs. George Bergen, 246 Beethoven place, Chicago, 111. Present address of Henry A. Davis, oper- ator and train dispatcher. His home was Digitized by Google

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984 The Railroad Telegrapher. at Independence, Iowa. Last seen in Den- ver, Colo., in March, 1905. Also present address of George Cummings, operator and train dispatcher. His home was at Gardi- ner, 111. Last seen in the fall of 1903, at Raton, N. M., working as dispatcher for the Santa Fe. Later worked at Alamogordo, N. M., for the E. P. & N. E. Ry. Anyone knowing their addresses, kindly communi- cate with me. A. S. Dorsey, Care L. E. & W. Ry., Castleton, Ind. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 23029, Cert. 225, Div. 57, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 35116, Cert. 51 1, Div. 62, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 24538, Cert. 344, Div. 8, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 9137, Cert. 2911, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 15948, Cert. 1678, Div. 126, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 25009, Cert 2372, Div. 93, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 25384, Cert. 15, Div. 134, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 32124, Cert. 2202, Div. 2. for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 11938, Cert. 2333, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 30090, Cert. 2716, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 31586, Cert. 190, Div. 53, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 34902, Cert. 2545, Div. 93, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 35628, Cert. 2015, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1913. ' Card No. 35215, Cert. 3080, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 11324, Cert. 8, Div. 63, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 587, Cert. 1857, Div. 23, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 3164, Cert. 436, Div. 6, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 19831, Cert. 3, Div. 63, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 29013, Cert. 248, Div. 34, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 35738, Cert. 34, Div. 156, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 30104, Cert. 2886, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 30096, Cert. 2776, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 36109, Cert. 2288, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 22117, Cert. 300, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 37533, Cert. 277, Div. 53, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 26849, Cert 598, Div. 39, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 11909, Cert. 2085, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 21567, Cert. 1755, Div. 54, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 38682, Cert 2312, Div. 2, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 2118, Cert. 180, Div. 141, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card case containing a number of O. R. T. cards. Cert. 115, Div. 54, also personal cards, K. of P. receipts, etc. If found, please return to C. R. Gillespie, Kalama, Wash. Digitized by ^ooQle

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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT. Members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary — I bring you greetings from the Grand Convention at Baltimore, where you paid me the high honor of electing me your President. Naturally I feel flattered by your compliment, but I also realize the re- sponsibility incident to the office. Wish that it had been possible for every member to have attended this great conven- tion, for Baltimore is an historical city, to say nothing of our visit to our National Capital, a rare treat, being the first visit of the majority of the party to that city. This trip shall be one of the golden pages of our memory. Since you have seen fit to place me at the head of the Auxiliary. I assure you that everything within my power shall be done to promote the growth and welfare of the Auxiliary. I ask your hearty co-operation. We need the strength that union brings. Let us as individuals resolve to accomplish greater things at this the beginning of our new year. The success or failure of any organiza- tion depends largely upon the individual members, their efforts and their loyalty. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, President. Notes from the Grand Secretary and* T rea surer. The Baltimore convention closed on May 17, t9>3> and was a most harmonious and business session. The officers for the ensu- ing term were elected without opposition, and all pledged themselves to fill their respective offices to the best of their ability, and all are in a position to exert much influence in their territories. Mrs. E. L. Mathis presided, as Mrs. E. B. Smith was not physically able to endure the strain of the work. Everything went off without any hitch, and it was surpris- ing the amount of business transacted for the good of the Auxiliary for the next - two years. The Mutual Benefit Department will be established, as soon as it is possible to get it into shape to do so, thirty days’ notice will be given the membership before it is put into operation. The white “LA” pins will continue to be given out to new members, but beautiful new ones will be on sale, same as the good quality of O. R. T. buttons. These pins will be sold at a price within the reach of all. Announcement later when they are ready for sale. During the convention, we regret to state, that Sister Fannie Frasher, of Local No. 10, was called home, as her beloved mother passed away suddenly, and wc extend to Sister Frasher our heartfelt sympathy in this her hour of sorrow, and send to her our thoughts that she may be able to see that the beloved mother had heard the call to come up higher, and answered, and that she is better off in her heavenly home, and that the years soon pass, when the family will be reunited and hope that - Sister Frasher will reconcile herself to the part- ing, and rejoice that no suffering accom- panied the passing away of her mother, of a long and painful sickness. The revised rituals will be a great help to the locals when wishing to conduct meet- ings, and many other things for the ad- vancement of the work was done by the convention, and all returned to their homes Digitized by LiOOQle

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986 The Railroad Telegrapher. more than satisfied with what was done, and with the feeling that the Ladies’ Aux- iliary is now in a position to lead, as the foremost woman's organization in the country, as among the L. A. sisters and the O. R. T. brothers, the object and aim of the L. A. is better understood. Many new locals will be formed as soon as the dele- gates get home and settled to their work again. Many new members were added to the roll, and all wish to have locals on their divisions. The minutes will be read with a great deal of pleasure by the membership and they will be circulated as soon as they come from the printer, and also the new Con- stitutions. Get ready for the next term, new cards will be ready soon. First come first served. Also get new members. Month of July $1.10 initiation and dues. Many of the faithful members will be glad to know that a revised list of the certificates will be made at once, and those back in dues will be moved back, and those paid up will come up to the front. Mrs. Florence P; Pierce, Grand Sec’y & Treas. From the Second Vice-President. I wish to thank the members of the Aux- iliary at the "Baltimore convention, who elected me second Vice-President, and to say that I shall endeavor to extend the Auxiliary as much as possible in this terri- tory, and hereby earnestly seek the aid of every member of Local No. 3, which has been honored by the election of one of its officers to the high position of Vice-Presi- dent. I feel that it is an honor conferred upon the division more than to myself per- sonally and sincerely trust every member of the division will feel likewise, and use every honorable means to strengthen our membership and assist me in the upbuilding of the Auxiliary. As soon as possible we hope to hold some meetings, at which our members and other ladies, entitled to become members, can attend. Give me the support necessary and I will assure you I will endeavor to do my part in making the Auxiliary mean something in this territory. Yours fraternally, , Mrs. J. H. Williams, Second Vice-President. Local No. 21. Quite a few sisters of Local No. 21 at- tended the convention at Baltimore, Md. Others that should have attended did not. Sister Nightingale was taken sick at Bal- timore, and did not enjoy her trip very much. She is now at home, and we are glad to say is improving nicely. Bro. and Sister Nightingale have the sympathy of every sister on this division. Sister Horner was taken sick again, but we are advised she is now getting along nicely. The sisters were all sorry that Sister Maurer, general chairman, was not at the convention. She would have been very much interested, we know. The conven- tion was a grand success. The convention being over, how many sisters will try to get one application and get the good work firmly started on this division ? We hope to see Sister Loomis at our next meeting. She has not been on hand lately. How many brothers on this division will send in their wives’ applications. Come, boys, help us out in this direction. A circular letter has been sent to each local chairman, asking him to assist in his particular territory to get the ladies in line. We hope it will bear fruit. We know all local chairmen have lots to do in keeping their work up to date, and we do not wish to overburden them, but just a little now and then from them will aid us. Correspondent. Dig&zed by Google

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Unions are necessary for the protection of labor. * * * A good character is the foundation of success. * * * A self-made man is usually satisfied with the job. * * * Don’t mistake potatoes for principles. — Thomas Carlyle. * * * When we feel we arc safest, hidden dan- gers lurk the nearest. * * « Some people have no use for you because they can not use you. * * * The man who wastes an hour of time has not learned its value. * * * Yesterday has passed ; tomorrow may never come ; act today. * * * Every man and every human institution has some imperfections. * * * Some of our friends, like bees, often ad- minister Stinging reproofs. * * * The vote in the Ohio Constitutional elec- tion carries all labor’s planks. * * * Don’t shirk the moral obligation to do all you can to uphold the dignity of labor. » * * Girls sometimes make a mistake trying to make a name for themselves by marriage. * * * The International Transport Workers’ Federation has now a membership exceed- ing 250,000 men. Aeroplanes may be useful for air castle builders. * * * An unusually pretty girl can possibly af- ford to be stupid. * * * The humanitarian age is being ushered in by the laboring classes. * * * Occasionally a girl points the finger of scorn to show off her rings. ♦ * * The benefits we now enjoy were not handed to us on a silver platter. * * * Tomorrow is the soft bed of ease on which the weak lie down to rest. * * * Business results should not be measured in wealth, but in the ascent of man. * * * There are no child labor laws of any kind in twenty-nine States of the Union. * * * There is nothing truly valuable which can be purchased without pains and labor. * * * Our ancestors may be a great honor to us, but 'tis better we should be an honor to them. * * * Public service corporations should not be allowed to make an arrogant use of their power. * * * Automobiles are getting into civic geog- raphy. Philadelphia has a Motor Square Garden. * * * There ought to be an invention for but- toning waists in the bark. I land buttoning is so primitive. Digitized by Google

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988 The Railroad Telegrapher. Even a stationary engine must “run” to be useful. * * * Times have changed since the employer and employed met face to face. HON. R. C. POWERS, Author of Arkansas Bond Law. Women suffragists, object to that pretty rhetorical figure of womanhood on a pedestal. * * * So many who think they preach the golden rule defend in reality merely the olden rule. * * * How would it do to “reform the cur- rency” by putting mucilage on it, so that it would stick to you? * * * Don’t forget that the more bitterly the employer opposes labor unions, the more the employe should support them. * * * It’s very nice to marry a poor girl and settle down, but some prefer to marry a rich one and let her settle up. Employes have bodies and souls and families to provide for just the same as employers. * * * A man is not judged today by what he is, but by what he has; and nobody asks out loud how he got it. * * * Those who "go ahead” accomplish results while the pessimist is wondering “why wasn’t it done the other way.” * * * It may be one can obtain happiness by dying, but a good many would like, first, to try real living as an aid to happiness. * * * The man who takes for his motto : “Do it now,” will have reached the goal before the “tomorrow man” has started in the race. * * * The Rapid Transit Company, of Phila- delphia, is experimenting with women con- ductors on the new pay-as-you-enter cars. * * * Governor Tener, of Pennsylvania, has signed a bill prohibiting the carrying of red flags in parades or other public processions. * * * Labor will be a commodity just so long as the laboring people, as a body, are con- tent to be treated as if they were less than human. * * * The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen proposes to establish a home for aged and infirm members near Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz Co., Cal. * * * A farmer should stay on the- farm, but why should a farmer’s boy be so fated? He may be a born engineer or pastry cook; and of good pastry cooks there are not enough. * * * Dr. Valdemar Poulsen and Prof. P. 0. Pedersen have been decorated by King Haakon, of Denmark, with the Gold Medal of the Danish Order of Merit for their work in wireless telegraphy and wireless telephony. Digitizer® LjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 989 You have to keep hammering at them to pound chaotic conditions into proper shape. * * * Improved conditions, better wages and shorter hours have been secured by the united activity of union members. * * * The unions of our day are fighting for the perpetuity of civilization and its further development. It requires nerve and valor to make this fight. * * * Of the 26,999,151 men of voting age in the United States, according to the census taken April 15. 1910, 48.9 per cent were native born whites and 9.1 per cent negroes. * * * The semi-monthly law, by which railroads are compelled to pay employes twice a month, which was passed by the last Mis- souri legislature, is constitutional. * * * The Child Labor Bulletin is authority for the statement that only one child in seven, between the ages of ten and fourteen, are in school in the United States. * * * » The Cigarmakers’ International Union during the last thirty-two years has paid $10,238,842.71 in benefits and has a balance in its treasury of $443,384.62. * * * The Bricklayers’ and Masons' Interna- tional Union, aggregating 76,000 members, are going to vote shortly on the question of affiliation with the American Federation of Labor. * * * According to a decision handed down by the Massachusetts supreme judicial tribunal, the owners of patents are included as com- ing under the operation of the Sherman anti-trust act. * * * A fund of $100,000 has been appropriated by the Peruvian Chamber of Deputies for the erection of wireless stations at Arequipa and Puerto, Maldonado, and a station will be erected at Paita out of the surplus in- come from the wireless system. One million children under sixteen years of age are employed in the United States outside of those in agricultural pursuits or assisting their parents on farms. I HON, DAVID S. DELLINGER. Author ol North Carolina Bond Law. While some people are always making a noise like filing a saw, others are quietly sawing wood. The former may be as neces- sary as the latter, however, to secure results. Moral : “Keep busy.” * * * The cardiograph, as used in Johns Hop- kins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., permits the examination of heart action at a dis- tance of 500 miles from the patient by means of the telephone. * * * A bill to protect railway employes in their organizations from injustice at the hands of their employers through blacklist- ing or threats of dismissal has been intro- duced in the lower House, by Congressman Stevens, of Minnesota. * * * A man who is on the square usually moves in the best circles. .gitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. W. L. Matthews. J. R. Winborne, Je. T. M. Frierson. O. R. T. GROUP— A. C. L. RY.— WHALEY. VA. E. G. Noace. E. F. Todd, Local Ch’m. C. M. Sklander. O. R. T. GROUP— C. B. & Q. RY.— AURORA DIVISION. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 991 Ohio, Oklahoma, Illinois and Michigan have passed a law providing a fund for widows who will keep their children at home and in school as the laws of those States require. * * * The wireless operator of the United States Army at Eagle, Alaska, recently heard the government station at Key West, Fla., sending a message to Mare Island, Cal. The distance between Key West and and Eagle is over 4,000 miles. * * * C. A. Tomlinson, of the Western Union Telegraph Company, and J. J. Varcoe, of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany, San Francisco, Cal., have started a book on a trip around the world, contain- ing greetings and an invitation to teleg- raphers of every nation to visit San Fran- cisco in 1915. * * * J. B. Dickinson, C. H. Beauchamp and William A. Botnar, charged with using the mails to defraud in ^he sale of “wireless” stock in the Texas Collin's Wireless Tele- graph and Telephone Company, were found guilty in San Antonio, Texas, and sen- tenced to the Federal penitentiary — Dickin- son and Beauchamp to two years, and Bomar to eighteen months. * * * Postmaster-General Frank Hitchcock in his last annual report renews the recom- mendation made for government ownership of telegraphs. He says : “The telegraph lines in the United States should be made a part of the postal system and operated in conjunction with the mail. Such a con- solidation would result in important enono- mies, and thus permit the adoption of lower telegraph rates. * * * The Eight-hour Law is now a Federal enactment. It passed the House of Repre- sentatives December 14, 1911, passed the Senate with several amendments May 31, 1912, in which the House concurred on June 5, 1912, and President Taft signed it on June 19, 1912. The law goes into effect January I, 1913, but will not be in force in the Panama Canal Zone until January i, 1915. The pen used by President Taft to sign the bill was presented to. President Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor. * * # The new Kentucky State law regulating the employment of female workers is now in effect. The statute prohibits all female workers under 21 years of age from being employed in excess of 10 hours a day, or 60 hours per week, other than those em- ployed as domestics or nurses. This law FRANK WOODRUFF, Deceased Member Div. No. 53. also provides for seats for women engaged in specified occupations, and a number of other sanitary and moral safeguards. * * * An amendment to the constitution provid- ing easier ways of bringing about submis- sion of proposed constitutional amendments will be urged by Senator Cummins. It is stated that the Iowa Senator intends to introduce in the sixty-third Congress a resolution for the submission of an amend- ment on the request of one-fourth of the State legislatures. This amendment, if adopted, would take it out of the hands of Digitize' by

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992 The Railroad Telegrapher. Congress to stand in the way of the sub- mission of constitutional amendments and would facilitate the amendment of the constitution in the future. * * * The United States supreme court has de- cided that the employers’ liability law passed by Congress in 1908 is constitutional and “may and rightfully does supersede acts of the various States.” The act makes rail- roads liable for injury or death to employes, "resulting in whole or in part” from the railroad’s negligence or that of its employes or from defects of equipment, and the court held that suits in such cases may be brought in either State or Federal courts having concurrent jurisdiction, where such authority of the State courts are clearly defined. * * * Judge Bregy, in the common pleas court, Philadelphia, refused to grant a permanent injunction restraining the federated com- mittee of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany employes from taking any action pro- viding for a vote of the employes on the lines east of Pittsburg and Erie, whether a strike should be called unless certain grievances were adjusted. The grievances involved the number of steam trainmen to be employed on the electric lines of the Pennsylvania Company between New York City and Newark, and as to the wages to be paid brakemen employed in the Pitts- burg and Philadelphia yards. * * * W. B. Lasscell, of Sparkhill, N. Y., sug- gests that ‘touch” telegraphy might be ad- vantageously employed as a means of com- municating intelligence to the deaf and blind. The patient must first learn to read the telegraph alphabet by sense of touch, and learn to write it with the aid of a pen- cil or any instrument, or even by the finger. By stringing a wire around a room, and having a low-voltage battery in circuit ; then with the class sitting in insulated chairs, and taking hold of the wire, the monitor could give the pupils needed directions or instruc- tions, and also the news of the world by means of light electric shocks. O. R. T. GROUP— QUEBEC CENTRAL RY.— DUDSWELL JUNCTION. Digitized by •y Google

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THE SHORTEST WAY OUT OF A DIFFICULTY. Major macdonald, as the name indicates, of Scotch de- scent, was every inch a soldier. He claimed that army officers should be celibates. But Major MacDonald could not en- force his opinions or their practice upon those under his command. While he re- stricted himself to celibacy, his officers were marrying and raising children, and many of the men in the ranks were doing the same thing. The consequence was that during several years when his com- mand was located in one place it came to comprise nearly as many women and chil- dren as soldiers. Then came the order to move. Even the major was not prepared for the increase of his military family and the herculean task of transporting the living impedimenta, to say nothing of furniture and baggage. The migration was from Fort W. to Fort J., and, since the command consisted of two companies and each company was allowed but one wagon, it required a dozen trips for both wagons to make the transfer. During the hegria the major fumed and stamped and swore that he would rather command a tribe of Indians with a full complement of squaws and papooses, for while his own force was loaded down with effects, the Indians carried their clothing — when they had any — on their backs. His wrath was especially irritating to the wives of his soldiers, who consid- ered that they had their rights even as part of an army. The move was a trying one for all, and they had been some time settled in their new quarters before the garrison resumed its wanted good hu- mor. As soon as the furniture was in position and the trunks, boxes and barrels un- packed, the officers’ wives — there were two captains and four lieutenants, all married — got together to fire blank cartridges or empty words at the major. They began by calling him a brute, a monster, a devil, but finally simmered down to applying no more disagreeable name to him than crusty old bachelor. Then the meeting resolved itself into a committee of ‘he whole to ex- press its dissatisfaction at the treatment it had received and take measures against its recurrence. There was one dissenting voice in the clatter of tongues. Mrs. Captain Fergu- son, a good natured, motherly woman, avowed that the major was right; that an army encumbered with women and children would be better equipped with blank car- tridges; that the army was no place for them, and, being an encumbrance, they should bear patiently any scolding the commander chose to give them. A couple of months after the hegira a niece of Mrs. Ferguson— Miss Gwendolin Brayling, a young lady of nineteen — came out from the east to visit her aunt. When the major heard of her arrival he sniffed the air ominously. The ladies whom Mrs. Ferguson had reproved for their strict- ures on the major at once took notice, wondering how the new impedimenta — as they had come to facetiously style Miss Brayling — would affect the major. “Did you ask permission to have her come?" asked Mrs. Lieutenant Harkness of Mrs. Ferguson. “I did not," replied Mrs. Ferguson. “I shall take care of her in every respect. She shall be no encumbrance upon the gar- rison.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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994 The Railroad Telegrapher. “He’ll get even with you,” exclaimed Mrs. Captain Wetherby, shaking her head ominously. To* this Mrs. Ferguson did not deign a reply. Miss Brayling had scarcely had time to make the acquaintance of the ladies of the garrison before she was privately warned by them to keep herself at as safe a dis- tance as possible from the commander. “What'll he do to me?” she asked. “What’ll he do ? Why, what a question ! Don’t you know that he considers women a drawback to the command? If there was an article in the ‘regulations’ to cover the case he’d convene a board of survey to condemn every one of us and make a bon- fire of us." “What an awful man!” Now, it happened that Captain Ferguson soon after Miss Brayling’s arrival was promoted to be major and assigned to the command of Fort G., ioo miles south of Fort J. He had no sooner left the fort, his wife, children and niece in an ambulance and his effects in an army wagon, than Major MacDonald was heard to say, “There go five dingers and one soldier.” There was not a lady at Fort J. who did not envy Mrs. Ferguson the change, but all had at least the satisfaction in her go- ing that they would feel the more freedom in abusing Major MacDonald. About a week after the departure of the Fergusons Major MacDonald received an order from Washington directing him to inspect the army stations in the vicinity and report on their condition. Turning over the command to the next officer in rank, he departed with a single orderly and remained away a fortnight. After this the major was continually- making inspections, remaining away from his command on each tour from a few days to a few weeks. His departure was always hailed with delight by the ladies at Fort J., and his return was regretted, for during his absence they ceased to feel that they were a necessary evil and breathed freely. “I wish,” said Mrs. Lieutenant Weth- erby, “the government would keep him inspecting till he came to the age of re- tirement." “And I wish,” said Mrs. Lieutenant Gunther, “that some woman would get him, load him down with baggage and he’d be ordered to move at five minutes’ notice.” One day when the major was off on his fifth tour of inspection Captain Harbison, who was in command of the post, confided to his wife a secret. MacDonald was not going away from his command on inspec- tion duty at all. He was simply absenting himself without leave. “You don’t mean it? Where does he go?” “Nobody knows. I suspect he may have secret orders to investigate something.” “That’s not usual in the army. At least in time of peace. There's no secret serv- ice except in war.” “That’s all the explanation I have to give,” replied the husband. “Be sure not to say a word about what I’ve told you.” “Of course not” And as soon as the captain left her she went into Mrs. Weth- erby’s quarters and told her the story. In half an hour it was known to the wife of every officer of the garrison. The next time Major MacDonald went out on a tour of inspection he took a new uniform with him that he had just received from a New York tailor and a trunk full of other clothing. He had been gone several days when an army wagon was driven into the fort and a considerable load of brand new furni- ture and a dozen trunks were dumped in front of the major’s quarters. The episode occasioned a greater com- motion than an attack of a thousand Indi- ans. Every woman, including the children, in the fort stood on the parade gaping at the pile, and there was a -clatter of tongues that would have drowned the post band. “I’ll tell you what we’ll do,” said Mrs. Gunther, “Let’s bring all our empty trunks, boxes, suit cases and bandboxes and put them on the pile.” “Wouldn’t it be mutiny?" asked one of the more timid ladies. “Mutiny ! There’s no such thing as mu- tiny for us. We’re not in the army. Come on!” Digitized by - o^le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 995 Every woman rushed to her quarters and back, she and her older children car- rying articles to swell the major’s pile. When it was so high that they must be tossed upward to get them in position it stopped growing, but the impedimenta was enough to drive a quartermaster insane. The next afternoon a smart little wagon was driven into the fort, and who should appear on the back seat but Major Mac- Donald and Miss Braylingl When the of- ficer saw the pile in front of his quarters his brow darkened for a moment; then he broke into a laugh. Several ladies were on the parade who hastened to welcome him back, and he presented his companion to them as Mrs. MacDonald. Both the groom and the bride entered into the spirit of the joke that had been perpetrated, and, the news spreading that their commander had returned a married man, the garrison poured from their quar- ters and welcomed him with cheers. Then all took hold, separating the additions from the real impedimenta, and carried the lat- ter into the quarters of the bride and groom. In the evening all was ready for a wed- ding reception, for some of the boxes the groom had sent contained eatables and drinkables, and there was a merry time at Fort J. Some one proposed the health of the newly married couple with the words: “May their belongings never diminish!” The major replied, pledging himself thereafter to consider the wives, children, cats, poodles, furniture, trunks, boxes, bandboxes, beds, bedding and wearing ap- parel, a part of the paraphernalia of war to be respected accordingly. “You ladies,” he added in conclusion, are indebted to Mrs. Ferguson for a happy outcome from your troubles. Since my marriage she has confessed that she brought her niece out here with a view to making a married man of me and thus put- ting me in the same boat with the rest of you.”— By James D. Andrews, in The yoice. Don’t “wait for others.” Others are wait- ing for you. Some must be among the first —why not you ? THE GIRL AT THE KEY. IT was at a small telegraph station in the Willamette Valley only a short distance from Portland, that a young lady operator had recently ventured to per- form the duties required of one in that po- sition. Although she had already met and became acquainted with most of the resi- dents of the town, and was gracious and obliging to all, still there seemed an air of reserve, and, some declared, a mystery about her that puzzled them. Where she was from, except Portland, no one knew, for she tactfully ignored all allusions to her personal affairs. Was there something in the past, some mystery, that she wished to remain unknown? And if so, why? As mystery, or often even silence, arouses curiosity in people’s minds the world over, even so was it in the little burg of Hampton. Quietly, cheerfully, understandingly, she took up her duties each day, with an in- terest that never waned, though often when not busy at the key or interpreting the clicking of the sounder as messages or orders came rapidly over the wires, there could be seen a faraway look in the beau- tiful brown eyes and a wistful expression cross her countenance; but these moments were unknown to the local inhabitants. As time progressed she gradually became more acquainted with various calls and stations along the line. Several amusing incidents of the wire had already helped to cement the bonds of friendship with other brass pounders, even though they had never met. Besides the station agent, Mr. Gilbert, an elderly, kind-hearted man of advancing years, who had served in that capacity for years but could no longer operate the tele- graphic instruments satisfactorily because of an increasing deafness, there was Earl Brown, a boy about fourteen years of age, who had undertaken to work as helper dur- ring the holiday vacation. Red-haired, blue-eyed, with a frank and open countenance, and strongly built, he was a helper indeed, especially as he pos- sessed an enthusiasm and interest in his work which if continued would surely win Digitized by LiOOQle

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996 The Railroad Telegrapher. success. His great aim was to become an operator, and to that ambition he bent all his energies. When not otherwise engaged with station work he would spend much time at the key, in which worthy occupa- tion Miss Ford always encouraged him. He, in turn, greatly appreciated her kindness and they became great friends. With Mr. Gilbert and his wife, as they became betttcr acquainted. Hazel was a great favorite ; a fact that had much to do with dispelling the sense of loneliness in a new and strange place. With the rest of the people, however, she remained on friendly, though not intimate, terms. Events moved on in the same monoto- nous way for several weeks, but this was not destined to last. One day, after the mail had come in and been distributed, Hazel sat glancing over the city paper after having laid down sev- eral letters which she had just read. As she sat in easy reach of the telegraph in- struments, intensely interested in a para- graph that had suddenly arrested her at- tention, Earl happened to come to the table for a pencil which lay there. As he did so he glanced unconsciously at the super- scription on one of the envelopes. Why he did so he never knew until later events caused him to call the circumstance to mind. Well he knew that that letter was from Hazel’s friend and fellow-telegrapher in Portland, with whom she often con- versed, over the wires as well as by corre- spondence. Hazel had often told him of the good times she and Viola Kern had spent together; so, while wondering a little at the frequency of their intercourse, he soon forgot the circumstance. So deeply engrossed did Hazel become in reading the account of the difficulties in- volved in complying with the conditions of the Vantinc will that it was some moments before she became aware of an office call ringing along the wires, over and over again, persistently and authoritatively. “Why don't those people answer their call?” she absently wondered. Then she realized. It was "HN,” the Hampton call. Hastening to reply, she found that the message was from her friend in the city, the dispatcher. After making inquiries and talking over details concerning the work he asked, “Have you read column 5, page 1, of this morning’s paper? Rather inter- esting, all right. People here find time to discuss the case, even though politics are so important these days. That is one rea- son I called you. Another is, Lottie has repeatedly asked me to insist upon your having a vacation- soon and coming to town. We will gladly arrange to send a substitute if you wish. Shall we?” To which she replied, “Thank you very much, Mr. Fisher, for your kind offer, but I do not think it best to leave at present, for reasons of which you are aware. In the meantime, tell Lottie I am sorry I can not be with her, much as I should like to — and (a pause) well, I’ll write to her soon.” Again he sent along the wires, “Well, if we must wait a while before seeing you in Portland, we'll have to be content, I sup- pose, for my authority does not extend so far as to command in such an instance. But if you change your mind do not hesi- tate to let me know.” “All right,” came the answer. Then “Do you know why you didn’t get me when you first called?” He replied, “No. Why?” “You would be amused to know," she re- plied, “for I was reading column 5, page r. Had just received the Oregonian.’' “Oh, that explains it.” he sent back. “Well, it’s great, isn’t it? And mightily important to several persons interested, it seems. Well, the best of luck to you, little girl ! And do not fail to bring me any knotty problems that need solving. Good- bye.” And he was gone. She remained thoughtful for some mo- ments, then said to Earl. “Earl, there is more news about the Vantine will. Mr. Fisher says that Portland people are very much interested in the case. And”— -with an amused twinkle in her eyes — “we must read column 5, page 1, of the Oregonian and sec what new phases of the case have developed.” “You bet we will,” said Earl interested- ly. “I wonder where Miss Hurst really is! Gee ! 1 wish I could help that fellow find her.” “Perhaps you can,” she said confiden- tially, then, after a second’s pause, hastily Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 997 added, “There is a big reward, they say. Perhaps you could get it.” “You’ve got me,” he answered. “If I were in Portland now! But out, out here “Say, Earl,” said Hazel impulsively, “what would you think if I told you that I knew Helen Hurst and knew where she was?” Then suddenly turning pale, though smiling, "Remember I said ‘if.’” “I’d think — ” began Earl slowly. But Hazel wisely busied herself with work at hand and left Earl to his tasks and soli- tary musings on the subject of the missing Helen. Earl didn’t think much of the circum- stance at the time. Soon he became in- terested in a conversation over the wires. “Yes, your letter came this afternoon,” Hazel was saying. “And I have had other news, too. Be on your guard, whatever happens, and (a pause) remember that ‘Discretion is the better part of valor.’ Will write tonight.” And the answer in the affirmative with the initial accompanying the message told Earl’s well-trained ear that Viola was at the key. Several train orders kept up a harmon- ious clicking for some time. Then Hazel listened, at first disinterestedly, to a con- versation between two operators, young men at the stations of Creston and Park- ersville, respectively. Yes, everybody was interested in the Vantine easel “Have you read the latest news concerning the Van- tine heirs?” asked one. “You bet. First chance I had,” said the other. “Wouldn’t have been so interested, but heard Miss Ford talking to some one about column 5, page i ; so, curiously enough, had to read it immediately.” Hazel had a great desire, at that mo- ment, to insert an apt quotation concern- ing men’s curiosity, but, on second thought, refrained from doing so. “Discretion — ” etc. “Seems as if young Vantine is having a mighty hard time to locate the girl, isn’t he: What is his last move?” “Turned detective himself, it seems. Quietly disappeared, usual detective style. Thrown the reporters off the track, all right, I guess.” “What’s the game now, I wonder 1” Then followed a conversation concerning politics which Hazel, not being especially interest- ed, paid no further attention to, but found and eagerly read the remainder of the all- absorbing topic in the newspaper. That evening, at the Gilberts’ the subject was mentioned. In a confidential moment Hazel told them that she had known the late George Vantine, that her parents were well acquaintanted with him, and that she herself knew Roy Vantine, the nephew, in Canada. To their great surprise, she added tha, she had first met Roy at a Sunday school picnic on the shores of Kootenay Lake, that his uncle had introduced them, and that that excursion was the first of many which both had enjoyed that summer. “We used to go rowing on the lake, sometimes on moonlight evenings,” she proceeded en- thusiastically, while her audience listened intently to the recital. So vividly did she picture the little slumbering town, the beauty of the moon- lit lake, and the wild majestic grandeur of that part of the country, known as the “Switzerland of America,” that they ceased to wonder at her love of the wild mountain scenery. “And the mines — we visited some of them,” she continued. “Roy’s uncle was a struggling mine-owner then, with scarcely enough capital to meet his assessments when due.” “His millions came too late for him to enjoy them long,” commented Mr. Gilbert, as she paused in the recital. “But he lived long enough to gain the re- ward of his perseverance and toil," added Mrs. Gilbert. “That’s more than many miners do.” “Was that where you knew Miss Hurst, too?” askel Earl, looking up suddenly, as if he had just remembered. “Yes,” she answered ; and though she smiled and spoke lightly, they noticed that she turned pale and trembled slightly. Only for an instant. Then, with an ap- parently unstudied attempt to evade fur- ther reference to Miss Hurst, she con- tinued animately, “That reminds me of the time I first met Roy. He wore a gray uni- form, like those worn by students of many Digitized by LiOOQle

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998 The Railroad Telegrapher. of our northwestern schools and colleges, familiar enough to us, but entirely new and strange to the Canadians. Several days afterward a Mrs. Garland, referring to Roy, inquired who the ‘man in stripes’ might be. How often we have laughed when recalling the incident." They whiled away several hours listen- ing to one amusing story after another of her experiences in “the land of the Ca- , nucks,” as, with a spontaneity that was the charm of her story telling, yet ever with a gentle persistency that baffled any further mention of Helen’s name, she told them simply and interestingly. At last, abruptly pleading the lateness of the hour as an excuse, Hazel bade them all a pleasant good-night,” and sought the refuge of her room. “So they knew now that she knew Roy Vantine, and also Helen Hurst I And Earl might know that she knew where Helen was.” She remembered the “if.” “Well, as long as they knew only that much — ” At that thought she dismissed the subject entirely, leaving the future to shape its events as it would. Reminiscently she recalled the past, which she had related to her friends. But there was one thing she did not tell, her engagement to Roy and the now seemingly foolish misunderstandings which had ter- minated it. She recalled his uncle’s mining exper- iences, his well-earned fortune, his sudden death, and the terms of that strange will. Everybody knew of that now, how he had left his whole fortune to his nephew Roy and his friend’s daughter, Helen Hurst, provided they were married in seven months from the reading of the will; or, should either marry some one else in that time all the property was to go to the other; or, lastly, in case neither were mar- ried at the expiration of the given time, the $15,000,000 was to be given to charita- ble institutions. “What would be the sequel?” Hazel won- dered. Miss Hurst had mysteriously dis- appeared, and now, when scarcely three weeks of the days of grace remained, Roy, after a futile search, had quietly disap- peared from public view himself. Finally she fell asleep. Earl, too, pondered the question in his mind. He remembered the letter, Hazel’s conversation with the dispatcher, her acquaintance with Joe Vantine, and lastly, her momentary agitation when he men- tioned Miss Hurst. Suddenly he had an inspiration. “Hazel knew where Miss Hurst was. and so probably did Miss Kern. Mr. Fisher, the dispatcher, knew something about the matter, too.” Earl was positive of that. “And why had Hazel wired Miss Kern to be on her guard?” as he also re- membered. “Could it be that Hazel or Miss Kern was Miss Hurst? And if so, which?” But that one of them was, Earl felt confident. And the series of incidents leading to this conclusion, though seem- ingly unimportant at the time, now seemed to have a connected sequence. And the next day when leaving on a three weeks' vacation in Portland, it was with a spirit of adventure such as almost every boy has experienced at some stage of his career, that he left He determined to be a detective. That evening Hazel telepgraphed to Viola : “Earl has gone to Portland on his vacation. You may see him. But be cau- tious.” The answer came speedily, “O. K.” Then “Say, Hazel, wasn't it lucky that that seemingly insignificant fact was overlooked when the reporter wrote colume 5?” Viola could not see the look of amusement on Hazel’s face as she answered in the affirm- ative. “And the detectives are missing important clews, also,” she added. In Hampton, Hazel was becoming more and more popular. People were fast for- getting their interest in her past history or else giving up the problem as unsolvable. Several days went by. Interest in the Vantine case was waning. And though seemingly ambiguous messages occasionally passed between Hazel and Viola’s stations, they excited only casual notice or comment. The reporters were silent, at a loss to ac- count for Roy Vantine’s mysterious disap- pearance. One day there was a picnic, followed by an entertainment and dance, in Hampton. Dirrfecd by VjGOQi

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 999 Great preparations had been made, and large delegations had been arriving all day and evening, all looking forward to having a splendid time. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, prominent workers in the affair, had re- gretted that Hazel could not be present, but she had smilingly replied that it was a case of “business first, pleasure afterward." Now. as she sat there alone in the office, how quiet everything seemed! The scent of honeysuckles in bloom stole through the open windows, reminding her of — the pastl She thought of calling Viola on the wire, then remembered she was not there at that hour. She thought of Earl and smiled at how he had told in his letter of meeting Viola; how he and his cousin Joe had searched the city directory and found Helen Hurst’s name ; and how by chance they had picked up a Seattle paper telling of the marriage there of Miss Helen Hurst of East Thirty-third street, Portland, to a Mr. Gerald Armstrong of Des Moines, Iowa. It was the same Helen Hurst, he as- sured Hazel, “or the address was the same.” How proud Earl must have been of his discovery can well be imagined, and that he didn’t keep the matter a secret was evidenced by his telling a man on the street car the story. Another column in the evening paper was the result, as Hazel had read. A train had come and departed. Some people had alighted, inquired their way to the hall, and departed in the direction of the scene of the festivities. In the stillness the wires began clicking. It was Earl who was sending: “Yesterday Joe and I were talking to a man on the street car about Helen Hurst’s being mar- ried. Gee! but he was interested, too, and wanted to know how we found out so much. We didn’t know he was a reporter, though, but he was, for he wrote the piece in this evening’s Journal. Aren’t you glad we found out?” Hazel’s assurance that she was and her praise of his detective ability greatly pleased him, also her saying that he had well earned his vacation after that. His “All right, thank you. Now Roy Vantine can have the money, can’t he?” was evi- dence of his entire satisfaction at the con- clusion of the perplexing problem. The “if” no longer perplexed. She did not add, however, that she and Viola had each had invitations to that wedding so quietly and hastily arranged at Seattle. So far both reporters and detectives had been unsuccessful beyond obtaining her photo- graph and meager reports of the wedding. Silence reigned. Hazel wished the wires would begin their old familiar, harmonious clicking of dots and dashes; for there is a companionship about telegraphy which grips and holds with a restless force and fascination. Suddenly a man appeared on the further side of the right-of-way, halted, and — yes 1 it was a pistol he held in his hand 1 A black mask concealed most of his face. An av- erage-sized man, dressed in gray even to his tie, — all these things Hazel noted at one penetrating glance. She readily recognized him from the descriptions in the papers; the very man whom the police had let so narrowly escape them! She thought of that man’s daring robber- ies; of the money in her charge; of that on board the north-bound express. Upon which did he have designs? She did some rapid calculating, fully realizing the danger of the situation. The north-bound No. 19 was due in thirty-five minutes. “It must be stopped 1” was Hazel’s first thought. A glance through the open window showed the robber stead- ily hiding among the tall ferns and trees. “Evidently awaiting the approach of twi- light,” was Hazel’s thought With remarkable self-control and pres- ence of mind she quickly seated herself at the table. A call for Mr. Fisher brought no response. Of all times when she most needed his help. She thought a moment, then, releasing the key, frantically called the first station she could think of. Clearly rapidly, desperately, she explained the situ- ation to the agent at “ND.” And not a minute did he lose, but with lightning ra- pidity grabbed hat and revolver and rushed to her aid, leaving his assistant instructions to allay her fears. Not yet did Hazel’s responsibility cease. Again the wires were busy. “No. 19, Eng. 5249, wait at Candy until 8:45 p. m. Take Digitized by LiOOQle

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1000 The Railroad Telegrapher. siding. Meet No. 26, Eng. 1738, at Three Forks instead of Whitewater Junction. H. F.” were the orders the agents at their var- ious stations received. Others were sent accordingly. Just in time! Through the deepening shadows she could see the robber approach- ing. How thankful she was for the mes- sage coming over the wires just then. She determined to take desperate chances also. The stranger entered, stopped, gazed ad- miringly at the young lady who sat there, pencil in hand, copying rapidly, intently, so apparently oblivious to his presence. “Any- thing to gain time !” she wished wildly, as the message ceased.. She looked up to meet the gaze of a pair of piercing gray eyes fixed intently on her, as he was about to speak. Another order ! “Just a minute.” She smiled bravely, purposely ignoring the glimpse of a steel-barreled revolver ready to be leveled at her head. “We telegraph- ers must respond when our calls come.” An- other few minutes’ respite! Needless to say, that wasn't her call. The message was a long one. The stranger was becoming restless. Finally “Train orders be d — — 1” he commanded impatiently. “I want that $700 left in your charge. That’s what I came for. Open that safe quick and — ” But the sentence was never finished. Luckily, at that instant Hazel's listening ear caught the sound of an auto gliding al- most noiselessly to the curb. The robber heard it, too, and bolted through the oppo- site door. A half dozen men entered excitedly. “He went — that way,” said Hazel quickly, an- ticipating their eager question and pointing in the direction he had fled. And they were in pursuit. Then followed a silence as the sound of their footsteps and break- ing brush died away in the distance. In the interval the plucky little girl again wired to the dispatcher’s office. How wel- come his response! She told him the cir- cumstances and received his hearty com- mendation and praise. A quarter of an hour passed. Then No. 19 thundered into the station and departed, this time under Mr. Fisher’s orders. A very few words had sufficed to explain the reason for the delay. Another hour and the men returned. Though the search had been given up as useless, it was considered wisest to send telegraphic communications in all direc- tions, advising all concerned to keep a look- out for the robber. One of the men did so. Hazel admired him greatly for the way he commandingly assumed charge of the situation. “And to think — ’’Then as he rose and joined the group how they all gathered around and congratulated her for her brav- ery 1 Now that the suspense was over, her strength gave way. Was it that the excite- ment was over that she looked so pale? Or was it the result of a momentary glance of recognition hastily exchanged as the men first entered? In the stirring events so rapidly taking place that glance had passed unnoticed. “You fellows take my auto if you wish to. I'll walk. It isn’t far. Besides, I want to communicate with the dispatcher first, ' said the leader. "Unless you wish to at- tend the dance first,” he added. “Just the thing, after the strenuous time we've had,” said one. “What heroes we’ll be 1” “Come on, fellows,” chimed several in concert. And in their excitement they failed to notice that their leader had stayed. Again all was quiet at the station. “Hazel, how could you?” Roy was saying. “You knew, in spite of all those blundering re- porters had to say, which girl I was search- ing for. And then for you to — ” “Yes, I know,” she answered, “but you also knew why I warned every one not to let you know where I was. As long as the money was left to you and Helen if — ’’ “As if that mattered in the least,” de- clared Roy emphatically. “Do you think any amount of money could keep me from marrying the girl 1 love, when I know she loves me? Even if she does hide herself away in the wilderness to escape me?” “But I thought,—” she began. There was no look of sadness as he looked at those merry brown eyes now. “I thought you loved Helen.” “Yes, once you did. But you know that was long ago. We settled that once and for all, didn’t we, little girl?” Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1001 “Yes,” she admitted. “But not until I told your uncle. And he thought — ” “Yes. Dear, generous, misguided Uncle George!” said Roy reverently. “He always did do more for me than I deserved. But he was mistaken in this case. Had I seen him again before it was too late all might have been different.” “And what a time we’ve had!” Helen laughed at the recollection of the last few weeks’ events. “But I don’t understand yet how you happened to come here to- night,” she declared, still looking mysti- fied. It was his turn to look amused now. "Didn’t you wire for me to come?” he asked with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. Then, as the truth flashed across her mind, “Surely you weren’t the operator at ‘ND,’ were you?” “Yes, it was I,” he declared. “I see you scarcely believe it. so I’ll tell you. After the detectives failed to find you, and the re- porters to find Helen (he smiled) I went to my father’s old friend, Dispatcher Fish- er— ” “Oh, now I understand, but — ” She paused. “Why, he promised me faithfully to give you no clew whatever.” “Neither did he,” hastily corrected Roy. “He is a brick. And so are Helen, Viola, Lottie, your father and mother, and all the rest. Not a word would they tell me, in spite of pleadings or threats.” “But how did you happen to think of playing operator to find me?” “Why, that seemed my only chance,” said Roy. “I hadn’t forgotten the times we spent mastering the difficult stuff — when we were young — and thought you might be pounding brass again.” “But why was* it we could never trace any letters from your home, Hazel? Or from you, either?” he inquired. “Oh. Viola was in that conspiracy,” she explained. “She re-addressed all the en- velopes after we sent them to her.” “Well, that certainly was a conspiracy against me,” he reflected, “but despite all the scheming, I've found you at last! And Helen! Say, little girl! did you think that by your hiding away in this out of-the-way place your cousin Helen would marry me for my money? And when she was en- gaged to Gerald Armstrong, as fine a fellow as ever lived? They were not to have been married until August, but for our sakes, hastened the wedding, — before the fatal 15th. But now that I’ve found you, sweet- heart, I never intend to lose you again,” he concluded. That night, when Roy returned to "ND.” it was after the sealing of a compact where- in fortunes, good or ill, should never sep- arate them again. The entertainment had been a great suc- cess, and the next day Hampton scarcely knew in which it was most interested, that fact or its interest in the story of Hazel’s heroism. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert were proud of having been one of her closest friends and said that “they always knew she would act that way in a crisis.” Congratulations poured in over the wires from everybody, everywhere, it seemed. Viola was one of the first to learn the news, and sent her deep-felt words of praise buzzing over the wires. That same day Mr. Fisher lost two of his best operators, but looked serenely sat- isfied as he appointed their assistants to the vacancies. Earl returned immediately at Hazel’s earnest solicitation. Though his faith in his ability as a de- tective was somewhat lessened, Hazel re- minded him that it was being too confident that had caused him to drop the subject too soon. The reporters found out the truth of that philosophy, too, but not till several days later. Then, in three days more, congratulations were again in order; for the occasion was a wedding at the home of Hazel’s parents, in Portland. It was the last day of the seven months’ time, the 15th of July. Again the newspapers made much of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, Lottie, Viola, Earl, all were present on this joyous occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Ford, re- joicing in their daughter’s happiness had a pleasant welcome for all. Only Helen and her husband were absent; and no sooner was the ceremony over than there came a Digitized by LiOOQle

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1002 The Railroad Telegrapher. messenger with a telegram, which Mr. Ford opened and read: Des Moines, Iowa, July 15, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Vantine, Portland, Ore. Sincerest congratulations and best wishes. May good fortune continue to follow you always. Yours cousins, Gerald and Helen. And with the brightest of prospects for the future happiness of the young heir and his bride, the Vantine will case faded from public view. After a few more daring attempts the gratitude,” Roy said once, as they read of quence spent a number of years “residing in Salem.” "Say, I owe that robber a deep debt of gratitude,” Roy said once, as they read of his capture, which question Hazel did not dispute. And the look of happiness on their faces as they sat gazing at the sunset shadows creeping up the mountains across the lake from their summer home was proof enough of the fervently uttered statement. All of which goes to prove that “There is a divinity that shapes our ends, rough- hew them how we will.” — By Grace E. Davies in The Railway Conductor. IN THE DAYS OF BLACK BART. IT was six years after the driving of the golden spike at Promontory Point into the last link of the first transconti- nental railroad. The good old days were passing fast — those days of the wild rush for gold; of the turbulent mining camps; of the long caravans of prairie schooners; of the sudden Indian raids. The immi- grants from the East were coming on steam trains now. The Indians were no longer a dreadful menace on the way. Even the mining camps — the few that remained — had lost much of their glamour. “Farewell, Romance!” the old Forty- niners were saying. “The old days have gone. We shall never see their like again.” Yet Romance had merely been changing his clothes. And one day there appeared in Calaveras County — that corner of the Sier- ras made famous by Mark Twain and Bret Harte — one of the agents of his new re- gime. A thin, wiry, stern-featured min, who looked a little like a country parson, was this agent of the new reign of Romance. He was getting along past middle age, and his dark hair, which was beginning to re- cede from a very high forehead, was sprinkled with gray. Tipped back on his head, for he was hot and covered with dust and had evidently been walking a long way, was a black derby hat. All the rest of his attire, with the exception of his heavy, well-worn boots, was covered up by a long linen duster. Though he was many a long mountain mile from the railroad, he carried a long valise. This was back in 1875, when most travelers carried long, round valises instead of the flat suit cases of today. To any one who might chance to scrape acquaintance with him, perhaps this new- comer to the wilds of Calaveras would seem somewhat less like a parson than at first sight. Though he was a quiet, unpreten- tious person and very polite with everybody he chanced to meet — indeed, especially po- lite with the ladies — there was something about the look of the grim mouth that showed under a heavy, drooping moustache and of the very sharp, very cold, very- steady blue eyes that would remind one of a professional gambler. Several persons met him on the Calave- ras roads that bright July day and at a lonely ranch house he stopped and had a meal. The ranchman and his family found him a genial, waggish soul, very fond of cracking a joke, but somewhat reticent about himself. Indeed, that was the way everybody found him to be, and if there had ever been anything of particular interest in his career he never divulged it. Yet, judging from the fact that there was an old bullet-hole just below his ribs — some- thing that nobody in Calaveras knew about him in those days — he must have had at least something in his experience worth talking about. Late that day the Wells Fargo Express came rumbling along westward through the mountains on its way from Sonora to Mil- ton. Holding the reins over the six horses Digitized by Googk

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1003 was “Billy” Hodges, who was destined to have many hair-raising adventures as an overland stage driver. Beside him sat the express messenger, his gun lying across his knees ready for an emergency. Behind them on top of the coach and inside were several passengers. Suddenly there stepped out from behind a rock into the road directly in front of them a thin man in a linen duster, who in- stantly pointed a sawed-off double-barreled shot-gun at messenger and driver. There was no time for the messenger to lift his own gun from his knees, and “Billy” Hodges was too old in the ways of the West not to realize that failure to pull his horses to a stop would mean certain death. “If they shoot,” cried the man in the duster, “give them a solid volley, boys!” “Billy” Hodges glanced at the rock and thought he saw projecting over it at least half a dozen gun barrels pointing at him. That was enough for “Billy.” “It’s no use trying to do anything," he said to the messenger. “He’s got a gang with him. Don’t monkey with your gun if you want to live.” The messenger was quick to obey his or- der to throw out the express box and his gun, and the man in the road produced an ax and chopped the box open, stuffing the money and valuables it contained into his pockets. “That will be about all, boys,” he called out. “Hurry along now, and good luck 1” That evening the stage rolled into Milton bringing the first tale of the man in the linen duster, who, for the next eight years, was to be the terror of the California stage roads. But Milton got the story wrong that night. Everybody was talking of how a whole band of robbers had held up the stage. The next day came a sequel. The man in the duster had worked alone. The “guns” pointing over the rock were only sticks, which he had carefully placed in such a position that they had fooled driver and messenger. Five months went by before the lone robber of Calaveras was heard from again. Perhaps he found Christmas expensive, for it was three days after that day that he jumped out in front of the Wells Fargo stage bound north, San Juan to Marys- ville. He still wore the linen duster and carried his sawed-off shotgun and his ax. Stooping low as he got the drop on driver and messenger, he tried to shield himself in front of the lead horses, a trick that he often practiced on later robberies. This time, as before, there was no hesitation in obeying his command to throw out the express box, and a few moments later he had disappeared in the woods with its con- tents stuffed in his clothes. Another five months, and still another robbery was laid to his credit. This time it was the stage from Roseburg to Yreka. The reputation of the man in the duster was spreading fast. This third robbery set scores of officers on his trail. The whole detective force of the Wells Fargo Express Company were doing their best to run him down, and once they start on the trail of a man they never give up until he dies or is caught. But the mysterious linen duster man was harder to catch than most desperadoes of the road. One reason for this was that he always worked alone. Nobody knew his name or where he came from. Express drivers and messengers could seldom give much of a description of him, for almost always while holding up a stage he kept his face covered with a piece of cloth. Some of the people of the mountains, however, had met him face to face and talked with him. They reported that he was a polite, agreeable man, who had told them that he was a miner and that he suffered from a disease of the throat. But for a man who was not in the best of health he was aston- ishingly active. Sometimes he lugged that old valise of his for sixty miles over the mountains in a single day. As the valise carried his unbreeched gun and his blan- kets under which he must have spent many a night in the open, it must have been heavy. And it takes a pretty good walker to cover sixty rough mountain miles in a day, even without a load. The detectives on his trail found that after a robbery he never stopped to make camp and cook a Digitized by LiOOQle

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1004 The Railroad Telegrapher. meal until twelve or fifteen miles away front the scene of the hold-up. Quite a wonderful walker was the man in the linen duster. Evidently he did find the valise heavy after a time, for as the robberies went on it was noticed that he no longer carried it, but only a big roll of blankets. And then at last he dispensed with some of his reti- cence, too, and took to leaving facetious little notes behind for his victims. One day in August, 1877, he held up the stage front Fort Ross to Russian River. From the express box he took three hun- dred dollars in coin and a check for three hundred dollars more. Then he cut open the mail sacks and helped himself to what he liked of their contents. On one of the way-bills he left with the express box he wrote a little verse telling how he had “labored hard for bread, for honor and for riches,” and intimating that he had be- come a robber because the world had been against him. He signed it enigmatically, “Black Bart, the P o 8.” So at last the linen duster man had a name. For years after that everybody in the Sierras was talking of Black Bart. In all the romance of the frontier there had never been quite such a mysterious and elusive highwayman as he, nor one so orig- inal in his methods. Superstitious people began to think there must be something uncanny and supernatural about him, for it was known that there had been times when this man who never rode a horse had robbed two stage coaches sixty miles apart within twenty- four hours, with the rough- est of mountain country in between. Black Bart must have covered thousands of miles of rough mountain country on foot with his valise or his roll of blankets during the eight years that his name brought dread to the stage drivers. It was not only in Calaveras that he found his victims, but in the far-reaching counties of Mendocino, Sonoma, Yuba, Sierra, Butte, Plumas, Shasta and Trinity, all of them in the wilds of the Sierras. One summer day in 1878 Black Bart held up the Wells Fargo stage from Quincy to Oroville, and after robbing the express box and the mail pouches, left behind him these verses : “Here I lay me down to sleep To wait the coming morrow; Perhaps success, perhaps defeat, And everlasting sorrow. “Let come what will, I’ll try it on. My condition can’t be worse. And if there’s money in that box ’Tis money in my purse. Black Bart, the P o 8.” A gay wag, was Black Bart; and evi- dently he was enjoying his notoriety. But occasional verses like these were the only tangible clues he left for the perplexed de- tectives to pick up. Robbery followed rob- bery year after year, but the identity of the highwayman remained as deep a mys- tery as ever. Yet there was one occasion when he es caped by only the barest of chances. It was in July, 1882, when he had held up the stage front Laporte to Oroville. Black Bart, stooping low, as was his custom, was screening himself in front of the lead horses and trying at the same time to keep his shotgun pointed at his victims, when George Hackett, the Wells Fargo messen- ger, took a desperate chance, brought his gun to his shoulder and fired. The horses reared and plunged and the highwayman was thrown aside, though unhurt. Then the whip of the driver cracked over the backs of his team and the stage rolled on, while Hackett fired once more at the baffled man in the road. The shot went wide of its mark, as had the first, and the despera- do darted into the thick woods, which came down close to the roadsides, and escaped without a scratch. Then came a day — it was the third of November, 1883 — when Black Bart went back to the scene of his first appearance, the rough stage road between Sonora and Milton in Calaveras. The stage was com- ing front Sonora with a well-filled treasure box. It contained forty-one hundred dol- lars in money. Perhaps Black Bart, in some of the mysterious ways that he had, had heard of its riches. At any rate, he was back on that road where he had made Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1005 his debut as a highwayman, for the first time in eight years. The stage came rattling on, and suddenly from behind a rock stepped Black Bart, just as he had done back in 1875, when he was known only as the man in the linen duster. Driver and messenger threw up their hands at his command. It was no longer a stranger, but the terrible Black Bart, who stood before them, and the reputation he had achieved was almost as effective as a gun. Down tumbled the express box into the road, to be torn open by his trusty old ax; and a few moments later the thin figure in the duster, forty-one hundred dollars richer, was gliding away through the trees. But this time he had left behind him, not a verse, but a trifling thing that was to prove his undoing. Black Bart was always scrupulous about his attire, and he wore white linen cuffs and collars even on his long mountain rambles after loot. The trifling thing he had left behind him in the road was one of his cuffs. It had slipped off while he was prying into the treasure box. That was before the days of the Sherlock Holmes stories and of scientific detectives, but J. B. Hume, the chief of the Wells Fargo detective force, had under him as a special officer a certain Johnnie Thacher, who needed no more than a cuff to weave a whole chain of evidence. When Johnnie Thacher discovered a faint laundry mark on this cuff, he began, to feel that the mystery was as good as solved. Surely if the laundry where that cuff had been laundered was anywhere in California the Wells Fargo detective force could find it. But it was a long search. The laundries of at least a dozen towns were visited, un- til at last at a little branch laundry in Bush street, San Francisco, the mark on the cuff was identified. It was the mark of a thin, sharp-eyed man with a drooping moustache, who always brought his laundry himself and called for it. The laundry people hadn’t the remotest idea of where he lived; in fact, they knew nothing at all about him, except that he brought his laundry to them once a week without fail. So Johnnie Thacher waited at the little branch laundry until at last the thin man with the drooping moustache came with his week’s washing. It was the dreaded Black Bart beyond a doubt, this unassuming, al- most clerical-looking man with the bundle of shirts and collars and cuffs under his arm. The arrest brought a painful surprise to the city detectives at police headquarters, for they were quick to recognize the pris- oner as a man they had seen almost every day for years. He had been taking his meals at Young's bakery in Kearney street, which was a favorite restaurant for the headquarters staff. Indeed, many a time he had sat at the same table with officers who had long been in search of him. In San Francisco the mysterious Black Bart, who. during eight years had com- mitted twenty-seven stage robberies single- handed, had been the most prosaic of char- acters. He had been a lodger in the house of a widow in a downtown street, where he was known as Charles F. Bolles, though later he confessed that Charles E. Bolton was his real name. He was the best of lodgers, said the widow, so quiet and re- spectable and so punctual about his room rent. Black Bart was sent to prison for six years, which was heavy punishment for a man fifty-live years old and not any too vigorous, judging from his appearance, even though he had been able to walk sixty miles through the mountains in a day, dragging his old valise. When he got out of prison, he concluded that the Far West had become too civilized for road agents. He went back East, vow- ing he would live honestly thereafter. So another chapter was closed in the romance of the frontier, and the old Forty-niners shook their heads again and mused sadly that now, indeed, the last of the good old days had passed. — By E. L. Bacon in Wells Fargo Messenger. Procrastination and irresolution show a weakness of character that act as millstones in our way to success. Digitized by Google

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1006 The Railroad Telegrapher. THE PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER. THE witness, Thomas Fogarty, must be found before September 8th,” Harvey Weir dictated. ‘‘When last heard of he was employed in a blacksmith shop on Archer Road.” The public stenographer wrote the young lawyer’s letter to a detective agency with indifference. Her notebook contained the business secrets of almost every man in the building. “Will you transcribe this at once, please, Miss Sherwood?” Weir asked, with an apol- ogetic air. It was hard to forget that they had figured in society as friends two years before. “Certainly 1” with smiling willingness. “I fear this suit is preying upon your health, Mr. Weir. Can not you run away from it for a few days?” The public stenographer did not often overstep the limitations of her position. In her official capacity she was always ready to discuss the weather; but let Weir forget that she was, in a sense, his employe, and her graciousness congealed with a rapidity that astonished him. Her expressed inter- est in his health was the nearest approach to personalities she had made. His dark face flushed with pleasure. “I'm only a little restless,” he laughed. “One on the anxious seat usually is. It’s queer Fogarty can’t be found.” Miss Sherwood, on her way to the door, paused in a flood of noon sunlight with which her blond hair seemed to mingle. Tall and slender, with the graceful poise of health, she recalled to Weir the beautiful sun- fairies he once had believed in. Her plain black gown was the outward symbol of grief for her father whose death had divulged his utter financial ruin. “Do you connect foul play in any way with Fogarty's disappearance?” she asked. “Oh, no,” joining her. “I’ll walk with you to your desk and wait for the letter,” anticipating dismissal. “No one would mo- lest a hard-working man without a dollar to his name. He probably changed his resi- dence quietly to escape creditors.” “Must you find him?” “yes; he is the principal witness in the most important suit I have ever had. Have I told you about it?” She shook her head. “My client, a woman, is suing for in- juries received in a collision between a street car and a loaded ice wagon. Fogarty was the only other passenger on the wrecked car, and himself sustained a few bruises. Gideon Fenwick, on the third floor, is rep- resenting the street car company, and Ward Bowen, the long-haired fellow” — she nod- ded— “is counsel for the ice company. We have had one trial, at which we got into a three-cornered fight over objective and sub- jective symptoms that completely tangled up the jury. No wonder they disagreed,” laughingly, “because the plaintiff has no ob- jective symptoms, in the form of cuts or bruises — the other fellows maintain that she is not hurt. I was prepared with expert testimony on subjective symptoms. Un- fortunately, the eminent specialist expressed himself in seven-syllable words that no one outside of the profession could understand. If Fogarty, a plain, everyday man, would get up and tell the story of the collision in language that the jury could understand, I have no doubt the verdict would be in favor of the plaintiff. Really, the woman is a nervous wreck. In common justice she ought to get the heavy damages she is suing for. I would fight the case for humanity’s sake, if nothing else.” A glow of admiration was in Grace Sherwood’s eyes when she looked up. “How could a sane jury doubt you?” she asked. Weir’s laugh held a pleased note. “You forget I am only a tenth-rate lawyer, with nothing much but ambition. No one else would take the case against Fenwick & Bowen.” “Ambition has made more than one tenth-rate lawyer State’s attorney,” remark- ed Miss Sherwood, uncovering her type- writer. Harvey Weir went whistling back to his office. Hope takes singular upward shoots in one at twenty-five. Gideon Fenwick, a pompous, florid man of forty, sought the public stenographer after lunch. “Will you write some letters Digitized by Google

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The Raxlioad Telegraphs*. 1007 for me?” he asked. “My girl is off on her vacation.” "Certainly,” she replied. Gideon Fen- wick was the busiest man in the building, and one of the few who kept a regular stenographer. The public stenographer wrote a few curt business notes at his dictation; then he frowningly glanced through a long letter, looked at his watch, hesitated, and finally said: “Answer this too. I’m in the deuce of a hurry 1” The letter was addressed to the manager of a foundry in the southern part of the State. Its tone was friendly. Suddenly a familiar name awakened more than a sten- ographer’s interest in her work. “The young cub is on to the effect Fogarty’s story would have on the jury,” Fenwick dictated. “He is searching for him high and low. Say noth- ing to arouse Fogarty’s suspicions that he is being kept out of the way.” The laywer waited impatiently while she transcribed the letter. She watched him drop it into the chute. For the first time a conscience problem disturbed the smoothness of Grace Sher- wood’s business career. She spent a mis- erable afternoon in self-argument, without reaching a conclusion. As she was pin- ning on her hat Harvey Weir stepped off the elevator. Her excited eyes alarmed him. “You have been working too hard!” he accused sternly. She smiled in denial. “I am only per- plexed, Mr. Weir. Would I be justified in repeating to one of my patrons something to his interest that another patron imparted to me as a public stenographer?” “The young lawyer’s reply was instan- taneous. “You would not !” emphatically. "A business confidence intrusted to you should be absolutely sacred.” “But it is wrong!” she protested. “And the violation of a trust is wrong!” severely. Mi Sherwood walked the floor nervously. “You do not understand!” she said, desperately. “You would despise me if I told; you would despise me if I did not try to prevent the wrong.” He -followed and looked down on her tenderly. “The estate of public stenogra- pher has its wretched honorable obligations” he said; “but you’ll do what is right, little girl. I have doubt of that” August crept slowly away in hot, strictly days, uncomfortable enough to account for the depression shared by Harvey Weir and Grace Sherwood. Through the personal column of the newspapers, through detec- tive agencies and wide-spread correspond- ence, Weir sought the missing Fogarty; the public stenographer formed the habit of watching for the postman. “Her steady’s off on a vacation,” thought the elevator hov. a theory abandoned when the passing weeks failed to bring the watched-for letter. On September ist the illness of Gideon Fenwick’s stenographer caused him to again seek Miss Sherwood’s service. In a letter addressed to the manager of the foundry he dictated: “Keep Fogarty at work till after the trial set for the 8th inst., then let him go to the devil.” Miss Sherwood impulsively laid down her pencil. “I cannot write that, Mr. Fenwick,” she said, white, but calm. “Why?” with sudden suspicion, his keen eyes searching her face. Instantly she perceived her mistake ; in the regard of the pompous lawyer she was merely an office necessity, like the telephone, a being without brains or soul. To unde- ceive him would be to lose the forlorn hope of reaching Fogarty in time. The letter she had written to him had probably been inter- cepted. “I have no shorthand for ‘devil,’ ” she sai l haltingly, red and trembling. He laughed good-humoredly. “Then cut it out,” he said. Next morning a card on her covered typewriter informed those interested that the public stenographer had gone out of town for a few days. The morning of the eighth, Harvey Weir was delighted to see Miss Sherwood at her desk. “You did not tell me you were going away,” he reproached, holding her hand in an unwarrantably long greeting. “My card explained my absence,” frigidly, then relenting : “Will you wear my favor to the fray?” offering him a carnation from her overflowing vase. Digitized by LiOOQle

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>at«i v- 1008 The Railroad Telegrapher. < i \ “You’ll be sorry you gave it to me if I get licked,” he said, boyishly. “You won’t get licked,” she returned con- fidently. The day was endless to the public stenog- rapher. At last Harvey Weir returned from court, pale and dejected. “Has Fo- garty come?” asked Miss Sherwood, eag- erly. “No,” hopelessly. “It's a repetition of the other trial. The sympathy of the jury is with the plaintiff. Fogarty’s evidence is all we need.” The second day of the trial Fenwick went up to his office at noon, smirk and smil- ing. Weir also paid a meteoric visit to his office. “We’re at it like Kilkenny cats,” he said to Miss Sherwood on his way out. “Bowen walks up and down in the fttnzy of his eloquence, shaking his long hair, and there’s a barber on the jury!” with a burst of laughter. “Fenwick began one touching speech with the remark that his sympathy was with the ‘poor injured plain- tiff,’ after which I called the jury’s atten- tion to the fact that his first question had been: ‘What became of the horses?’ Aside from taking an occasional fall out of Fen- wick & Bowen, I can do nothing but pour in expert testimony on subjective symp- toms.” “And no Fogarty!” wailed Miss Sher- wood. In the afternoon of the third day Weir stepped into the office like one in a trance. He was white as paper. Miss Sherwood’s face blanched in sym- pathy. “Oh, what is it?” she cried, hasten- ing to meet him. “You haven’t lost? Don’t tcli me Fogarty didn’t appear!” Weir’s entranced face broke into a dreamy smile. He caught and held her hands. “Grace!” he said, passionately. “Why didn't you tel! me? I thought you didn’t care. “Did Fogarty come?” she cried, hysteri- cally. “He did!” squeezing her hands raptu- rously— “at the eleventh hour. You ought to have seen the court when Fogarty told that Fenwick had given him fifty dollars in liquidation of his claim against the street car company and offered him work at higher wages in a foundry in the southern part of the State. Fogarty did not know lie was wanted until you went to him. Fenwick's friend, the manager, hearing of your visit to Fogarty, deprived him of his liberty; but he managed to escape and reached court in the nick of time.” “Did you win the suit ?” she asked, trying to act as if her heart was not doing a double shift. “We got fifteen thousand dollars dam- ages !” impressively. “My fee is a coo! five thousand. I've come straight from court to ask you to share it.” “What happened to Fenwick?" ignoring his generous offer. “Public reprimand by the court,” dryly. “If they try to evade paying the judg- ment against them we’ll make it hot for Fenwick. I’m too happy to waste thought on the villain. When will you marry me. Grace?” "You haven’t said you loved me,” she reminded him. “I could not until today,” candidly. “I did not relish the prospect of my wife ham- mering a typewriter to pay my rent; but I've had to keep setbreaks on my tongue ever since you asked me about your con- science problem. I knew you would solve it!” proudly. “Fogarty says you told him nothing, except that the counsel for the plaintiff was searching for him. Of course, you would have done that much for any of your patrons ; but weren’t you a little more anxious to find Fogarty because I would be benefited?” pleadingly. “You used to like me before this, indicating the typewriter, “came into your life.” She lifted her eyes then, and he saw they were neither $roud nor teasing, but radiant with great joy, “I would rather,” she said, happily, ‘‘hammer a typewriter a!! my life with you than live in luxurious idle- ness a day without you.” Forgetful of open doors and yawning elevator shaft, he caught her in his arms. The elevator boy, taking in the situation on his upward trip" delivered himself of a prediction. “Front present indications the Mattox Building ’ll be advertising for a public stenographer.” he said to Gideon Fenwick. Digitized by Googfe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1009 I The crestfallen lawyer glared savagely at the tableau on the second floor, then a gleam of understanding rent his sullen frown, "Ah!” he exclaimed dramatically. — By Euretta D. Metcalf, in Sunday Maga- zine. THE FOG LADY. IT had been a warm May day without a breath of wind to stir the young green leaves on the elms and maples that bordered the village streets. Late in the afternoon there stole over hill and harbor a faint bluish haze that some said was smoke from distant forest fires. The weatherwise predicted a “May fog.” “Going out’, doc ?” asked old Simon Way. the boat builder, as the young physician passed him' on the little wharf. “Yes, Simon. I’m going out for a breath of fresh air, if there’s any out there. It’s deuced hot ashore.” “Ye won’t find any wind outside today,” predicted Simon, with an eye toward the channel. “I been out there all day and came back with the tide. It's hot as thunder out there, and it’ll be worse before ye get back.” “You think we'll have a squall?” The doc- tor hesitated at the top of the steps that led down to the water where his dory was fastened. His speedy little motorboat was anchored not far away. “Worse than a squall for getting around in.” "What's that?” “A fog.” “I shall be back before it shuts down.” The doctor straightened his shoulders and took a deep breath. “Ye feel shut in between these high bluffs?” asked Simon curiously. “Yes, but under the right conditions I would not — there are certain things that might change it all — bring its own breath of paradise with it.” Simon Way went home and told his wife that he guessed Dr. Morton was getting tired of Bell Harbor, in spite of the splen- did practice he had acquired. Mrs. Way threw a shawl over her head and ran across the street to tell Mrs. Clarence Sayles and that lady delivered the information in an abbreviated form to the effect that Dr. Mor- ton was going to leave town. Cleo Adams heard the news just as she sat down to the supper table. In the meantime Dr. Morton's launch had chugged out of Bell Harbor into the sound. The white bow cut the placid water and broke up the rose-colored reflections into rippling w^ves of rose and silver flecked foams. All about him was a wall of fog, now shot with a queer pinkish glow. As he shut off the power and the engine ceased throbbing he listened for some sound to break the silence that was upon the waters. “This will be a good place to think it over,” he said to himself and then realized that he had expressed the craving of his heart — ever since Cleo Adams had laughed at his offer of marriage. He stared unseeingly into the fog, his thoughts revolving around that episode of last night. Dr. Morton had wooed Cleo Adams in the shy way that is characteristic of many men of his profession, and when the time came when he could no longer withhold his confession of love, he had done an unusual thing. It was 9 o’clock the previous evening when he had entered his little office and sank wearily into a chair before his desk. His housekeeper had left a supper for him and gone to prayer meeting. The house was quiet. Suddenly he picked up the telephone re- ceiver and held it to his ear as he called Cleo's number. He felt very cool and pro- fessional as he waited for a reply from the Adams home. It came at last in Cleo’s low, clear voice : “Yes?” she inquired. "Is this Miss Cleo?” asked the doctor calmly. “This is Miss Adams,” she replied to his satisfaction. “Cleo,” he almost whispered, fighting back the shyness that almost choked his utterance of the important words — “Cleo, I love you, dear ; could you marry me ?” Then had come an instant's hesitation. He was prepared for that, but her light, sting- ing laugh was a stunning surprise to him. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1010 The Railroad Telegrapher. “No, thank you !” she had said airily and hung up the receiver with a little defiant clatter. Dr. Morton sat in his chair, motionless and white, until his scandalized housekeeper had arisen from her bed and come down- stairs to inform him that it was past 2 o’clock. Thereupon he had shaken himself together and retired, only to spend a sleep- less night before he arose to fulfill the du- ties of another day’s dull routine. Now he had left it all behind. In the solitude afforded by the fog he would bat- tle with his trouble and master it. But he did not reckon with the fog. While he sat there thinking bitter thoughts about Cleo Adams, who now ap- peared to be shallow and heartless when once he had believed her to be earnest, sin- cere and far above coquetry in any of its forms, his boat was drifting idly with the tide. Little by little he was floating away from the shore, and not until he heard the blast of the foghorn of the shoals lighthouse did he realize his position. At once he started the engine and turned toward Bell Harbor. It was growing dark now, and the fog clung moistly to his face and hands and every shred of his garments. It entered his throat and almost strangled him, so raw and penetrating was it. Something dark loomed before him, and at the same instant a fog bell tolled close at hand. A big sound steamer rushed past him, a menacing death from which he had barely escaped. The foghorn he had first heard had not been the shoals light. It was the steamer bearing down upon him. Where had he drifted? He could not tell, except that it must be in the path of the eastward bound steamers. He resolved to steer in the direction •vhere he believed Bell Harbor to be. He would go very slowly and cautiously, and when he drew near enough to Bell Harbor breakwater he could see the pale glow of its sentinel lantern and thus find his way through the tortuous channel into the har- bor. But the doctor was an amateur. The launch was a new diversion and a play- thing to him, and because he was a more skillful physician than he was a navigator he chugged helplessly around for two hours before he admitted that he was lost in the fog. Another hour passed in fruitless going to and fro. He had heard the blare of the shoals light foghorn, but his ignorance of the waters about here made it impossi- ble for him to calculate distances or directions. He laughed rather scornfully at his foolish hopes when he had bought the motor boat. Cleo Adams was an ardent sailor, and he had planned many delightful trips in the boat which as yet had no name. He wanted to call it after her. The doctor was now prepared to spend the night on the sound. He had not heard anything that might indicate the presence of other craft in his neighborhood. He concluded that all other boats must be an- chored, waiting for the fog to lift Of course, he did not dare to enter the cabin of the launch and sleep. Just then a strange sound, odd enough heard there in the fog at 10 o’clock in the evening, smote upon his strained ears. It was the voice of a woman singing. The sweet tones came tremulously across the water, and involuntarily the doctor turned his craft and headed in the direc- tion of the voice. To his delight it grew louder and clearer as he went on this course, and now he could distinguish the words of the hymn : . “Pull for the shore, sailor, pull for the shore !” “It sounds as if it was meant for me,'' he muttered, bending his head to peer through the fog for the first glimpse of the mysterious singer. Guided by the voice of the singer, who rendered verse after verse of the stirring song with tireless patience now that the first tremolo had been overcome. Dr. Morton drew nearer to the sound until a peculiar orange glow indicated the nearness of a light. Digitized by LjOOQle

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The Railboad Telegeaphek. 1011 Could it be the entrance of Bell Harbor channel? If so, who was that singing there on the black rocks of the breakwater? He held to his course with the light on his left and, to his delight, left it behind. He was entering the channel and would soon be inside Bell Harbor. The voice sudenly stopped and then spoke in tones vaguely familiar to him — perhaps the fog disguised it. "Boat ahoy!” it called. “Here !” returned Morton quickly. “Is that Dr. Morton?” “Yes. Can I take you off? Am 1 needed ?” “Come carefully — follow my voice — there!” as the boat jarred against a large rock. “Steady a moment 1” A pale form moved out of the fog and without effort entered his boat, shoving off from the rock before it groped to a seat beside him. “If you will give me the wheel I can steer you directly to the wharf,” said the voice of Cleo Adams calmly, and without a word the astonished physician gave the wheel into her hands and slid along the seat to make room for her. “How came you there?” he asked curi- ously, after he had related the details of his being lost in the fog and how her singing had guided him safely to port. Her voice trembled slightly: “Simon Way told father you had gone out in the fog against his advice and that you had not returned. Father worried because his lame- ness prevented him from coming to your rescue. I said nothing to them, but came out in my boat to look for you. It sprang a leak, and I abandoned it and climbed on the rocks. I was sure you could hear my voice and would find the way back.” She spoke practically and, except for the trem- ble in her voice, appeared quite unmoved by the heroism of her deed. “You come out here to save my life?” he asked hoarsely. “You saved my father’s life last winter,” she retorted, adding, “You are such a good doctor that we can not afford to lose you, although I hear you are going away.” "After last night you could hardly pro- fess to care,” he said bitterly. “Last night? I did not see you last night. In fact, I was in Cloverton. They had sickness in Uncle Joe’s family,” said Cleo. “Then who talked with me over your telephone?” he asked quickly. “It must have been Stella Morris. She was to remain with father and mother all night. What did she say? She is such a giddy, thoughtless girl.” Cleo faltered into silence as his words tumbled forth breathlessly in explanation. “What would you have said?” he de- manded. “Yes,” whispered Cleo as their faces touched. When they named the doctor’s motor boat they called her the Fog Lady, and nobody knew save Dr. Morton and his wife just what it meant. — By Clarissa Mackie, in Journal of Industry. KITTY’S CANDIDATE. EOPLE said that Carl Agnew was a smart young lawyer. People said that he was a rising politician. People said that he ought to be a candi- date for the Legislature on the reform ticket. People said that he was in love with Kitty St. Clair. People said that if he married her her father, who was a political boss and run things for years with a high hand, would dominate him. Mr. Carl Agnew and Miss Kitty St. Clair were not engaged. That had not come yet, but it seemed to be on the way. Viewed from a social standpoint, it would be a good match. Miss Kitty was twenty years old and had never taken the slightest interest in politics. Why should she? She heard talk of grafters and talk of reformers, but talk of hats and dresses interested her far more. It was not until she learned that young Mr. Agnew was to be put forward as a candidate that she began to pay at- tention. There was a spasm of reform just then. Reforms come at intervals, the same as mumps and measles. Boss St. Clair's can- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1012 The Railroad Telegrapher. didates were to be voted out and the peo- ple's candidates voted in. Then honesty and integrity would reign in the land once more and the lion lie down with the lamb. Young Mr. Agncw hadn’t stolen the roof off the courthouse nor the asphalt from the streets, and a portion of the population were so tickled over it that he was made a legislative candidate. If elected he would do this and that and the other, and when his campaign opened children were crying for him. It was predicted that Boss St. Clair would put up his strongest man against him and resort to every subterfuge to down him, but, to the amazement of hundreds, the boss put up his weakest man and then didn’t even shout for him. There comes a time when the astute politician bends to the wave of reform and lets go for the moment to get a better hold. Miss Kitty St. Clair heard lots of political talk, and she listened and tried to grasp it. Her father knew that Mr. Agnew was a caller at the house, if not a suitor for her hand, but he had never said a word regard- ing it. The girl expected something would be said after the nomination of the reform candidate, but it didn’t come. It was only after the campaign was under way that people began to point out the inconsistency of the situation. Here was a young man who was reputed as an admirer, at least, of the daughter of the boss of the opposition party. Wasn’t that mixing politics and sentiment — perhaps politics and love? Wouldn’t the girl’s father have an influence over him? Boss St. Clair was not a man to spare a candi- date on the opposition ticket. He had once brought about the defeat of his brother. Miss Kitty heard so much guessing and wondering that she went to her father and said : “You are puzzling lots of people by your attitude toward Mr. Agnew.” “Isn’t that in the game ” he replied. “They say you could beat him if you wanted to.” ■‘Shouldn’t wonder if I could.” “But that you don’t seem to want to.” “I haven't made up my mind that I want to. I was waiting to have a talk with you about it.” “With me. Why, what can I say." "I’ve heard it hinted that you and the young man were engaged.” “It's not so,” answered the girl with a blush. "But may be expected any day, eh?” “It may never be expected. Why do you talk in this silly way?” “Look here, daughter, Mr. Agnew is in love with you. As soon as the campaign is over he will ask for your hand. He will get it. Your reformer will become my son-in-law.” “Well?” was asked without looking at him. “Let the reformers go ahead and elect him, and Boss St. Clair will control him See?” “You mean because he’s your son-in-law you can mold him?” “Believe me 1” “And folks say you are a grafter.” “They always say that about a boss.” “And you'll make a grafter of Mr. Agnew?” “I’ll put him on the right road to political power.” "Father, listen to me,” said the girl, with her head held high. “You can make no cat’s paw of me. If Mr. Agnew asks for my hand I’ll refuse him point blank!” “Nonsense 1” “I’m sorry to see him enter politics, but the people demand it because they believe him honest. If he is corrupted it won't be by you through me.” “No lawyer is honest — no politician is honest,” muttered the father. "This young feller wants to get ahead. He’ll do as the rest of us do. There is no such thing as reform in politics. It’s simply getting one grafter out to put another in.” “But Mr. Agnew is pledging himself to the people in his speeches.” “They all do that. It’s part of the game." The girl walked up and down the room in a perturbed way, and the father chuckled to see it. She finally faced him again and said : “Father, I would just as soon tell you that I like and admire Mr. Agnew. I be- lieve him a man of integrity. I believe that he honestly believes that politics can be Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1013 purified, and that he is going to do his full share toward it. It would hurt me to find out otherwise. He may not ask me to be his wife, but I should like to go on respect- ing him.” “I said I could control him if he was my son-in-law,” observed the father after a minute. “You say you won’t marry him . under those conditions. Very well — I’ll control him another way. You have got a pipe dream that he is standing on the pedes- tal of political integrity. I’ll shatter it for you this evening.” ‘ But how?” "I’ll send for him to come here. You can take your place behind that screen and hear every word we say. If you are going to become a suffragette and take a hand in politics you can’t learn the princi- ples of the game too soon. You’ll see me • twist your model young man around my finger.” “I don’t belcve it.” “Dare you to be present.” “I don't want to play the skulk.” "You mean you don’t want to know the truth.” "If you put it that way I will be here.” Mr. Agnew was greatly surprised to re- ceive a message from his political enemy, but after taking counsel with his friends he kept the appointment. Bos's St. Clair had a bluff, fatherly way with him that attracted men. His welcome of the young man was jovial. The boss was glad to see him com- ing to the front so rapidly, and predicted his election by a big majority. In fact, he was assisting his campaign in several differ- ent ways. "But I don’t see why you should,” an- swered the caller. “It’s mostly from fatherly interest, and I can sec a great future for you, but I want you to get in right with certain people at the outset.” "Will you please name them?” “Well, there is the K. and C. Railroad. They will want some few favors at the hands of the Legislature this winter, and you will have opportunity to make your- self solid.” "But it’s against the greed and high- handedness of the K. and C. road we are fighting!” exclaimed the reform candidate. “Fiddlesticks 1 The corporation has done nobly for this district.” “I must disagree about that. Some of its grabs should have sent some of its officials to prison.” “Ta, ta. The K. and C. is all right. It has money and power. It can advance or ruin you. You will show wisdom by voting for its bills.” "Mr. St. Clair,” said the caller as he arose, “there is a fight on between the people and the two or three greedly and cor- rupt corporations, and I shall stand with the people.” "And the grateful people will call you a fool for your pains!” “Perhaps so, but it is a matter of prin- ciple with me.” “The K. and C. is ready to spend $20,000 at the capital this winter. I shall have charge of its lobby fund.” “But not of my conscience, Mr. St. Clair 1” ‘Well, then, you don’t go to the Legisla- ture I I’ve got votes to beat you, and when the .time comes you’ll be snowed under. You don’t know what you're up against.” “But I know that defeat won't change my principles. I wish you good evening, sir! When he had departed Miss Kitty came out of her hiding place with eyes shining. She and her father looked at each other for a long minute before she said: “I told you so, and what are you going to do?” “Nothing.” "But but ” “He will be elected.” “Good 1” “And he will knock the K. and C. road out of time." “Better." “And reform will prevail for a few years and I will be retired to the woods.” "You ought to be !” “And when he asks for your hand — ” (Miss Kitty looked out of the window.) "I’ll tell him he can have it.” — By John Philip Orth, in St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1014 The Railxoad Telegkafhek. R. T. Hewitt. H. Baker. J. M. Hunt. J. D. A. Munro. (Pat) (Colub) O. R. T. GROUP— CANADIAN PACIFIC RY.— MORDEN, MANITOBA. G. A. Greens. L. Coates. L. A. Winn. J. J. Dunn (Orguiixer). O. R. T. GROUP— CHICAGO 8s ALTON RY.— HILLVIEW, ILL.

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Longing. Can this be summer? Though the gentle heat Has swept the roses on a wind of June, And spread their fragrance where my aimless feet Do stray unheeding ’neath a ghostly moon? And all the poplars vague and motionless And all the lights soft in a silvery gray; My heart is bowed with winter’s barrenless Can this be summer, dear, with you away? Can it be at a moment’s thought of you Within some place, I seem again to pass, In the old lane that we so oft went through While life lay dreaming in the tangled grass? So hushed, so quiet, where the shadows lie Across the pool amidst the starlight’s reign Watching in silence all the still night long, Watching and waiting just for you — in vain. Summer and starlight and an hour grown late. And you who will not come, and I who wait; And so the rose has withered in regret For I remember, dear, and you forget. — Elsye Kaufman. In My Garden. In my garden there are roses, sumptuous roses, richly dyed, Leaning o’er to spill their perfume in the foun- tain's crystal tide. And a mocking bird enraptured sings among the myrtle boughs. Calling softly through the moonlight to his shy love-stricken spouse. But my heart strays from this garden, where a dreamy fragrance lies. To a cluster of dead blossoms that is sweet with memories. In my garden there are lilies tall and fair, Standing pure as vestal virgins in the dewy still- ness there, And the incense they are wafting steeps my senses in a dream, As I linger, lost in reverie, where their pearly petals gleam. Yet I’d barter all their beauty, white and dazzling as the snow, For a handful of brown blossoms that were withered long ago. — Lilxta Lever Youngs, in Tht Smart S*t. At Sunset. Last night, while yet the shadows gathered pale, I heard a thrush, from o’er the meadow way, In some secluded thicket of the vale, His music laden pater noster say, More fraught with faith than aught our lips may pi ay. Nor can I tell what instant its strain passed Into the floodtide of night symphony — Death, as we name it, though it is the last Supreme expression of life’s entity, When the soul finds how truly it is free! William Struthers. Little Boy and His Dream. The little boy smiled in his sleep that night, As he wandered to Twilight Town; And his face lit up with a heavenly light Through the shadows that drifted down; But he woke next morning with tear-stained eye In the light of the gray dawn’s gleam, And out from the stillness we heard him cry, “I’ve lost my dream — my dream.” And he told us then in his childish way Of the wonderful dream he’d known; He had wandered away from the land of play To the distant Land of the Grown, He had won his share of the fame and fight In the struggle and toil of men; And he sobbed and sighed in the breaking light, “I want my dream again.” As the years passed by the little boy grew Till he came to the Land of the Grown; And the dream of his early youth came true The dream that he thought had flown; Yet once again he smiled in his sleep— When those near by might have heard him weep, “I want my dream — my dream!” For he dreamed of the Yesterdays of Youth, And the smile on a mother’s face. — Gran tl a nr Rice, in Calumbian. And just because of its exceeding trust, I listened as if chained to that retreat, A-tremble at the faintest west wind gust That came to frolic ’round the garden seat. Or stir the sleepy grass beneath my feet. J did not ask to learn the secret sense. The perfect import of the songster’s call; I only knew it bore my spirit hence. Upon the rippling of its rise and fall, To feel the love that binds the all in all. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1016 The Railroad Telegrapher. Love’s Requiem. Rest well within thy quiet bed, dear Love, Rest — rest; The sullen storms of life will no more move Thy pulseless breast. Thy tender lips fast closed court happy dreams, Perchance — perchance ; And memory may touch with golden gleams Thy pallid trance. So still thou art I know that thou art dead, And yet — and yet The eyes that lingered on thy royal head No tear drops wet. I’ve coffined thee so close not one soft sigh — Ah, me — ah, me — Shall tell the heartless world where thou dost lie So tranquilly. That summer day (doth hear?) when fond and blind Sweet — sweet ; I sent thee forth my lady fair to find And gladly greet; How could we dream that in the odorous night — God — God ; Her careless scorn thy glowing life would blight And mine defraud? At chilly dawn I found thee lifeless, cold, Love — love; Then suddenly my soul grew wan and old, Thy face above; And when the golden sun the earth caressed, My own — my own, I made thy grave within my darkened breast, Without one moan. E. Carpenter. The Old Time Girl. What has become of the old time girl With the two little braids and a ringlet curl Dangling sweetly beside her ear, And a little dimple in chin so dear That seemed to capture the sun itself She smiled so sweetly, this little elfl What has become of her all this while, With ever a song on her lips of smile, And dimity dresses and soft lace shoes, And spirits that helped you smile at blues, And soft little fingers just made to hold In the young love dream of those days of gold? What has become of her with the fine Old-fashioned training, her golden mine Of plain, sweet habits and sense of life That made her so certain to be the wife Of the finest man in the town — and then The town bred nothing but gentlemen. What has become of the sly young winks As she ogled her way to your heart, the minx! A bubble of mischief and innocent fun, An old time girl in the April sun Of boxwood gardens, while little beds Where the daffodowndillies shook golden heads. The old time girl is a memory sweet In many a quaint, old-fashioned street; But I want her back, with her world of grace. Her stainless laughter of heart and face, Her womanly spirit and quaint delight In being a girl that acted right. — Selected. A Song of Long Ago. A song of long ago. Sing it lightly, sing it low — . Sing it softly — like the lisping of the lips we used to know When our baby laughter spilled From the hearts forever filled With a music sweet as a robin ever trilled 1 Let the summer fragrant breeze And the leaves of locust trees. And the apple buds and blossoms, and the wings of honey bees All palpitate with glee, Till the happy harmony Bring back each childish joy to you and me. Let the eyes of fancy turn Where the tumbled pippins burn Like embers in the orchard’s lap of tousled grass and fern; And let the wayward wind, Still singing, plod behind The cider press — the good old-fashioned kind! Blend in the song the moan Of the dove that grieves alone, And the wild whir of the locust and the bumble’s drowsy throne; And the low of the cows that call Through the pasture bars when all The landscape fades away at even fall. Then, far away and clear, Through the dusky atmosphere, Let the wailing of the kildees be the only sound you hear, Oh, sweet and sad and low As the memory may know Is the glad pathetic song of long ago. — James Whitcomb Riley. Digitized by iGoogle- •

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^ FACETIOUS A Bald Answer. Barber — Hair’s a bit thin on top, sir. Have you tried our hair tonic? Bald Man — No, that wasn’t the reason. — London Opinion. Queer Proceeding. “There was an odd happening at our club yesterday. Who do you suppose was an early arrival?’’ “Who?” “Our late president.” Obeying Orders. Old Lady (to grocer’s boy) — Don’t you know that it is very rude to whistle when dealing with a lady? Boy — That’s what the guv-nor told me to do, mum. “Told you to whistle?” “Yes’m. He said if we ever sold you anything we’d have to whistle for the money !” Superior. Little Nelly told little Anita what she termed a “little fib.” Anita — A fib is the same as a story, and a story is the same as a lie. Nelly — No, it's not. Anita — Yes, it is, because my father said so, and my father is a professor at the university. Nelly — I don’t care if he is. My father is a real estate man and he knows more about lying than your father does. — United Presbyterian. Teddy Knows. “Now, Teddy,” said the teacher, “is Jerusalem a proper noun or a common noun ?” “ ’Tain’t neither.” came the prompt reply from Teddy. “It’s an ejaculation.” — Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Chips. “Yes, I told father that white poker chip I dropped was a peppermint tablet.” “Did he swallow it?” — Hobart Herald. Peppery. “You seek to walk the straight and nar- row way?” said the earnest friend. "Of course,” replied Miss Cayenne ; “you have to walk that way in these tube skirts.” — Washington Star. A Simple Answer. Mother — Well, dears, did you meet any- one you knew? The Three Children (who have just re- turned from their morning walk) — Yes; Ruby and Derek. Mother — Where did you meet them? Barbara (the youngest)— At the same place as we was. — Punch. Usually. foni — What’s the difference between bet- ting and bluffing? Jack — A good deal. — Yale Record. His Measure. “Biggins always knows the latest story.” “Not the latest,” replied Miss Cayenne, wearily, “the longest.” — Washington Star. New Definitions. A witty judge of the municipal court of Boston stoutly declared that “a patriot was a man who refused to button his wife’s lingerie waist.” “A martyr,” he went on, “is one who attempts and fails, while a hero tries and succeeds.” “Then what is a coward?” asked a curious bystander. “Oh, a coward,” replied the judge, "is a man who remains single so he won’t have to try." Digitized by LiOOQle

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1018 The Railroad Telegrapher. Had Damages Enough. An old colored woman was seriously in- jured in a railway accident. One and all her friends urged the necessity of suing the railroad corporation for damages. “I ’clar’ to gracious,” she scornfully re- plied to their advice, "ef dis old nigga ain't done git more’n nuff o’ damages ! What I’se wantin’ now and what I’se done kwine to sue dat company foh is repairs.” Her Name Was Not Polly Ticks. During the late campaign an Illinois can- didate for the legislature was driving through the country, seeking votes among the farmers, when he met a young man in farmer’s garb, walking by the roadside. Having in mind a prospective vote, he stopped his horse, and saluting him in a familiar manner, inquired : ‘‘Are you paying any attention to politics nowadays?’’ The young man stopped, looked at him suspiciously, and drawled out : “No, stranger; that don’t happen to be my gal’s name ; but ef it was, I wouldn’t think it was any of your durned business.” This ended the interview as well as the prospect. Rations Reduced. Sir Leopold McClintock, the Arctic ex- plorer, was once giving an account of his experiences amid the ice fields of the North. “We certainly would have traveled much farther,” he explained, “had not our dogs given out at a critical time.” "But,” exclaimed the lady, who had been listening very intently, “I thought the Eskimo dogs were perfectly tireless creat- ures.” Sir Leopold’s face wore a whimsically gloomy expression as he replied : "I — er — speak in a culinary sense, miss.” — San Francisco Argonaut. Perfectly Described. “What sort of a chap is old Squallop?” “W’ell, when you hold out two cigars to him, to offer him his choice, he takes both.” — Stray Stories. Non-Testable. “Our product is thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. No man can sell stuff today that has not been tested.” “We manage to sell our product without testing it.” “That’s odd. What do you sell?” “Dynamite.” — Washington Herald. Tips on Credit. Gent — I’ve no change this morning. I’ll give you something on my return. Crossing Sweeper (sadly) — Ah, sir! You’d be surprised if you knew how much money I’ve lost by giving credit that way! — London Opinion. Grammar as a Burglar Alarm. Mrs. Hubb — I allow my husband no latch- key. He rings and I ask who’s there; then he says, “It’s I,” and I open the door. Mrs. Kawler — But suppose a thief should ring and say the same thing — you’d be in a fix. Mrs. Hubb — Oh, a thief wouldn’t answer “It’s I”; he’d say, “It’s me.”— Boston Transcript. First State in the Union. The late Frank S. Black, former Gov- ernor of New York, was noted for his humor, as well as for his eloquence, illus- trated in “The Man on the Barrel Head” and other speeches. During the Roland B. Molineaux case Mr. Black one day had occasion to depre- cate the praise of a certain witness. “Oh, we can all,” he said, “find some viewpoint or other wherefrom to lavish superlatives. I was once examining a young man who had applied to me for the place of stenographer. “‘What State are you from?’ I asked. “ 'I’m from the first State in the Union, sir,’ he replied. “'New York State, eh?’ ‘“No, sir; Alabama, sir.’ “‘But,’ said I, ‘Alabama isn’t the first State in the Union.’ “ ‘Alphabetically speaking, sir, ; alpha- betically speaking,’ said the young man.”— Chicago Record-Herald. Digitized by (google m

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B0S8, 8ERVANT AND CORPORATION. ONE of the economic dogmas of our bewildered humanity has always been that “the success of some over the vast multitudes is inevitable, about as much so as the force of gravitation.” We base that fact in its continuation through history. It is on the same false logic that we are constantly justifying the worst traits of the human family. There is no doubt that some men seem to be born with greater force of character than others, with the power to accomplish more than many of the rest of us. That differen- tiation in energy along certain lines of action does not need to hurt anybody. It is the element of selfishness and greed, added to that of power, that brings and evolves all the miseries of life. Shall we then apply to “selfishness” the quality of inevitable? If so, we then decree that human life on earth shall forever mean “universal chaos”. That is what we have had with some elements of order, to be sure the order of organized injustice at the bottom and essence of our collective adjust- ments. Bosses and servants, under different names and surface conditions, under specific details directly or indirectly interfering with equal justice, more or less antagon- izing the spirit of human brotherhood . . . there we have the civilization of all ages. Boss and servant, the man who fixes the terms under which the other man shall be allowed to have a job and live on earth ! Is not that a wonderful device? There we have two opposite ideals, two distinct aims in life, two lines of march, each one as far apart from the other as the North from the South, the East from the West. There you catch the essence of the civilization of all ages thus far. What difference can we expect from the boss with five or ten servants, and the boss or group of bosses with 10,000 or more servants, men under wages, subject to cast-iron rules? The old times petty organization of capital; the modern times formidable organization of industries; economies by retail; economies by wholesale; bosses and servants all the same. The form changes, the essence re- mains. Take now the element of those wonder- ful inventions by means of which we can increase our wealth production. Even the savages had their own inventions. Man has always been “a natural inventor.” That is what distinguishes the human species from all other animal form of life. Civili- zation has decreed that the inventive faculty of men shoud be converted into a curse, although the Creator intended it should be — the fundamental element of all sound progress, one of them anyhow. In the mind of God all progress of the real kind is intended to rest on the eternal and simple natural law of “equal freedom.” Civilized men do not yet believe in equal freedom. To whom .do we give the benefit of our inventions? We give it to the boss or corporation? By which means do we perpetrate that blunder? By laws of privi- lege repudiating all equal freedom. No wonder that the plain people who alone can use and work and make the machines, and produce the materials of which they are composed, no wonder that they remain for ever the servant, under corporation or boss! Of course, a deeper inequity lies under the one we have mentioned. Through what process do you suppose we manage to evolve the boss and the corporation? Through the use and control of all natural resources we give to some men, to the first one or few who drop on earth or advance into the wilderness to take hold of the Digitized by LiOOQle

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1020 The Railroad Telegrapher. source of all wealth, the planet, with its wonderful natural resources or potentiali- ties. By what means do we do that? By our own mean, selfish laws, in defiance of all natural and divine enactments. We have become so accustomed to all the above processes, granting to some ad- vantages denied to the rest of us, that we consider them as inexorable facts ingrained into the fibers of the universe. All human troubles and misconceptions come from the sad fact that education fails yet to teach men how to approach all im- portant subjects through three fundamental logical conditions. They are as follows : First, to take globular views of life, in opposition to keyhole views of life and phenomena. Second, to have a correct definition of the important words to be used. Third, to respect the logical connection of all the relations belonging to any given subject. All human calamities and deformities, all sickness, sorrow and sin, all important disagreements, private and collective, all problems with the individual, the domestic group and the national compact, all inter- national troubles, wars and preparations for war ; all comes from our refusing to ap- proach all human subjects through the logi- cal and sensible instrumentality of the three simple rules above mentioned. It is thus that we prolong the kingdom of our miser- able, selfish, egotistic laws. It is thus that we decline to have “peace with God and His universe around.” We want the boss, the servant, the corpo- ration. We thus fling the brotherhood of men to the four winds. We thus give to each other the right, power and opportunity of crushing each other through all possible abominations. Human life, as God planned it and in- tended it should be, that means “a rhapsody of glory.” Human life as we manage to make it, that is something of a nightmare, even when considerable gleams of joy come to each one of us in turn now and then. And the fundamental cause of all our trouble is simply the rotten, dismal and selfish industrialism of all ages. Boss, servant and corporation! That trinity of diabolisms poisons all it touches. The mind of most of us is then left without the power to rise into noble ideals of life. All our mentality is then riveted around wealth at any cost, and no matter how many tears, and groans, and tragedies that wealth or its absence may bring. Give to all men, through healthy, social conditions established by equity and honesty in all industrial relations, give them the opportunity of using the gifts that each one of us receives from God and nature, and each shall then have the wealth needed for the complete life of all of us, with none of the wealth that brings physical and spiritual misery to all of us, more or less of it. Civilization forces most men into occupa- tions that nature did not intend for them to have. Jose Geos. Ajgijjlgg by Google- -

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New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. Central New England Railway — The committee, after five days’ conference with our officials, secured a revised schedule, with bet- ter working conditions and a raise which amounts to 12 2- xo per cent, figuring what it will cost the company to relieve forty-four agents two weeks and twelve or fifteen operators for one week’s vacation, with pay “after five years’ service.’’ Our new schedule took effect March 29th, and everyone seems very much pleased with the work of the committee. It is now Bros. Marshall at “BG,” Mullen at “QA,” Smith at “XC” and Joyce at “GD.” We are glad to see such appreciations for what the committee succeeded in doing for them. They have set a good example for other nons on the road to follow. Bro. McDonald has been transferred from the Erie to this division. Practically all the positions on this road held by nons received as large, if not larger, per cent in raise than the position covered by us, and they should all be willing, now that wc have secured a good raise for them, to use a small fraction of it to get an up-to-date card. If they don’t do this, the time is coming when we will not have to spend our good money to pay for their benefits. If they have any conscience at all, they will either come into the Order or refuse to accept the benefits we secured for them. Bro. Berrington bid in Stissing Jet. We are glad to see him land a steady job. Bro. N. Yeager bid in third “XC.” As a mem- ber he sets a good example for his “pa.” I wish all brothers along the line would furnish me with some news by the twentieth of each month, so we can have a good write-up. We now have as good a schedule as any road east of Chicago. So let’s all take an interest in our work, and our officials will soon admit that they are getting the best service from O. R. T. members. We are fortunate in having good officials to work for, who appreciate good work. Let us show our appreciation for the good treatment we receive from them. We have received our new schedule in book form, as promised by the officials. We are greatly indebted to Bro. Wheeler, our local chairman, for the manner in which he pre- sented our side of the case to our employers and the good arguments he put up in each case. Let each member now try to secure at least one new member, thus helping our local chairman in his work of organization. There is no salary attached to his position, and it is our duty to at least work just as hard as he does, and show him by our work that we are behind him and ready to back him up. Bro. H. A. Elting bid in Millbrook, and Bro. E. Ashman, Twin Lakes. Both are good men and on good jobs. Bro. Joyce, third “GD” tower, was off recently, relieved by Bro. Campbell, from third “MD,” closed during his absence. “BO” tower, east end double track west ot Loyd, has been filled with men from “CD,” leav ing Bro. Margraf, agent there, on a twelve-hour trick again. We are now nearly solid west of the Hudson River. Bro. Mullen is relieving Miss Henderson on first “QA.” We would be glad to welcome her and Dr. Hart, second “QA,” as members again. Wc understand our N. H. R. R. brothers have finally come to an agreement with the officials. We arc glad to hear this, as General Chairman Manion and all his committees have had quite a long siege, and should have something nice. E. L. C., Cert. 263, Div. Cor. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Our regular meeting on April 19th was the larg- est we have held for more than two years, there being no in the hall. This was very encouraging to the officers, and shows that our members can come out when they want to. We were honored by the presence of distin- guished members from Divisions 89, 29, and 38, as well as several members of the general com- mittee, which lent an unusual charm and added interest to the occasion. Our visitors were most emphatic and liberal in their bestowal of con- gratulations upon our attendance, as also upon the splendid deportment of our members during the session and the smoothness of conduct of our evening’s work. The magnet which drew out the members was to hear a verbal report from General Chairman Manion and other members of the general com- mittee, and the unanimous expression of approval voted by those present as to the conduct of affairs entrusted to them during the past three months, which must have been an inspiration to Bro. Manion and his able corps of co-workers. Bros. Manion, Leete, Dowd, Brady and Smith responded for the general committee and its work, while Bro. McDermott, the able secretary of Divi- sion 89, spoke in a telling and effective manner upon matters of direct interest to all members of our Order. It was a rare treat and honor to have the chief telegrapher of Division 29 with us. Bro. Dowd Digitized by LiOOQle

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1022 The Railroad Telegrapher. is a pleasing and pointed speaker, and his per- sonality is such that every loyal member of Divi- sion 29 is ready to assist him in every possible way to build up and increase the prestige of our sister division. Several applications were received and acted upon. Our members are wide awake, and the increase in membership each meeting night brings us that much nearer the 400 mark, which we believe we will reach before the year closes. Come again, visitors, and may others do like- wise. Your chief telegrapher was delighted with the meeting, the applications, the attendance and the increased interest. Let everybody who can come to every meeting. It will help us and should prove profitable to you. J. D. V., Div. Cor. Springfield, Mass., Div. No. 38. Boston & Albany Railroad — Remember our New Year pledge — “No card, no favors/’ Bro. Merritt, “F” Boston, off two weeks re- cently on account of sickness, was relieved by Sparc Dispatcher McClellan. Get after the nons along the line, and land them where they belong. Bro. Forbes is our new member on third “K” Worcester yard. The boys of the east end are pleased to learn of the promotion of Freight Trainmaster Curry at Beacon Park to division superintendent of the Albany Division, with headquarters at Springfield, Mass. Mr. Curry was previously chief train dis- patcher at Boston. Bro. Betters, third general yardmaster’s office Beacon Park, was off owing to throat trouble, which prevented him from using the phone. Bro. Sampson, tower 19, Natick, never misses to return the “high balls” he gets from the cast and west-bound freights. If some of the boys along the line would copy after Bro. “Sam,” the dispatchers would always wear a “Sunny Jim” smile. Bro. McSweeny, second Beacon Park yard, while off sick was relieved by Mr. Schultz, a new man, who is now on second Worcester yard. Bro. Beatty, of tower 7, Back Bay, is always supplied with the latest funny stories. Dis- patchers Batchelder and Ingalls, third east and west, frequently exchange good ones with him. The nons on this line who were benefited by the recent revision of our schedule going into effect May 10th should now get an up-to-date card, and we should see to it that they do get one. Bro. Pingree and wife, of tower 2 3, Ashland, attended the O. R. T. convention at Baltimore, relieved by Bro. Gordon, from the New Haven, formerly employed on this road. “Shorty.” West End — Bros. Diefendorf, first, and W. Hover, third tower 60, are some fishermen. They get the fish and don’t go far for them, either. Bro. H. M. Lynch, second tower 65, assigned second “SI” office, is on first “WS” while Bro. John Powers is in “SD,” and Packy McCabe, lately of Panama, now on second “SD,” was relieved while off sick by George Van Buren. Niverville. “HB” is closed for the summer. Bro. J. O’Rourke, of first there, is now on the east end; Bro. H. Segelken, from second “HB,” is now on third Niverville, and Bro. G. J. Traver, third "HB,” bid in second tower 65, relieving Bro. W. H. Sweet, who went to third tower 50, Chester, and later to tower 45, Westfield, vice Bro. Ben- ford, who took first there, and was married a few weeks ago. J. McGuinness, a new man, is on third Russell, and M. L. Fleming, from first Hinsdale, is now at Hudson Upper. , Bros. H. D. and E. F. Whitney, of the west end, attended the last meeting in “SD.” More members on the west end should attend the meetings and learn what the O. R. T. is doing for them. Telegraphers and some of the station agents on the Chatham-Bennington Division of the Rutland Railway have joined the O. R. T., electing E. J. LaPointe, of “CD” Chatham, chairman, and have been granted a six per cent raise. Understand Governor Sulzer signed a bill grant- ing all telegraphers working eight-hour tricks two days off a month with full compensation. Boys, if you wish to see a write-up every month, send me some news. “Doc.” Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. B. & M. Ry.t C. & P. So. Div. — Bro. Squires, of “SV” third, ia away indef- initely, relieved by Mr. Richards. We all want to thank Bro. Swan, of “NO,” for his part in the raise we have just received, and keep him posted on any vacant jobs or nons that you know of, so he can get things in line. It would be wise for the nons now to use a little of the increase we secured for them in getting an up to date, and not continue taking for nothing what they did not help to get. They can still show their manhood by coming in now. Brothers, get after those working near you and see if they won’t act square and get a card. All the dispatchers in “WA” office were over the road recently, getting familiar with the changes made in the last year. The body of the fireman on Engine 418, which went into the river on March 30th, was found May 5th about one-quarter of a mile from where the engine was. Brothers, send me your news for the write-up each month by the twentieth, so I can get it in by the twenty-eighth. Get in the nons, so we can have a solid divi- sion, and remember, “No card, no favors.” Div. Coa. Digitized by Google^

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1023 New York, N. Y., Dlv. No. 44. Long Island R. R. — The meeting- on Saturday, May 10th, was well attended, and four new members were received. We have a strong division, both financially and in membership, but there is still room for im- provement. Keep after them, boys, and do not let up until all who are desirable are members. There were several old and familiar faces at this meeting, including Bro. Scully, from College Point, and Bro. A. L. Light, agent Woodside. We hope they will come again, and also wake up the boys on the North Shore. Bro. Heller left early so as to get a good start for the Baltimore convention, receiving such a good send-off from our worthy Chief, Bro. Van Nos- trand, that it made him blush like a school girl. Bro. Hoadley, who relieved him at East New York, was relieved at "CN” by Bro. Menshen. At our June meeting, Saturday evening, 14th, Division 44 and Local No. 16, Ladies' Auxiliary, will hold their annual love feast in honor of the founding of the O. R. T., on June 9, 1886. It is hoped to eclipse anything in the past and to make it a night long to be remembered. Come one and all. On June ist, the Long Island Express was taken over by the Adams Express Co., which further increases the work of the brothers by the through billing. The spring time table took effect on May 25th, when most all of the summer jobs were bul- letined, with the addition of three lever jobs in the new MJ" tower, and these are the cream the brothers are after red hot. Brothers, send any news items you may know of to Bro. Merrlnger, in order that we may have a write-up in The Telegrapher each month. Bro. Travis has the sympathy of all the brothers in the loss of his wife, who died on May 12th, after a long and painful illness, leaving Bro. Travis and four small children to mourn her loss. To make it still harder, Bro. Travis was in the hospital for an operation for blood poison at the time, being relieved at Cabin No. 1, Jamaica, by Bro. Dan Powers. We are glad to note the complete recovery and return to work of Bro. Sinderhauf. Bro. Godneck, first sheet “WJ”, is visiting the Polyclinic, New York, for the purpose of being made an American. Bro. McCarger has returned, and is now on “SR” second. The brothers will come back to the “old pike.” Bob Stevens has also returned, and is now at Locust Valley. We want him to come in and be one of us. Bro. Geo. W. Hilley, an old and favorably known telegrapher on the L. I., now Deputy Tax Commissioner of New York City, got hungry for some shop, and went to the Baltimore conven- tion to mingle with the boys. He had a pleasant time renewing old acquaintances. Gov. Sulzer has made the hearts of many teleg- raphers in the Empire State light and full of praises for him in signing the two days’ relief bill, a copy of which you will find in the April issue of the Telegrapher, pages 529 and 530. This bill gives all telegraphers and phone men handling trains two days off each calendar month with full pay. This act has won him many friends in the railroad service. We are all glad to learn that Bro. J. L. Martin, ticket agent at East New York, is improving, and will soon return to work. We all miss you, Jack. Bro. M. E. Harris, second “VA”, is receiving congratulations from the boys. His bride. Miss Lilliam M. Seiler, of So. Norwalk, Conn., was long a member of the Hatters' Union. Bro. Walter Gregory, relieved on third “RJ” by Bro. P. J. Hopkins, has been off quite awhile watching by the bedside of his son who was assaulted while calling crews at 3 o’clock in the morning, and found with a fractured skull lying in the street by a passerby and taken to the hos- pital. We are glad to state that he will soon be able to return home. Bro. Gregory relieved Bro. Leonard, delegate to the Baltimore con- vention, on first. Bro. Sam Adams, transferred to Stratton Ave. ticket agency, was relieved at Brooklyn Manor by a new man. Sam likes the sea shore and the increase in salary. Drv. Com. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved father of our brother, A. L. Marsh, in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for pub- lication. A. F. J. L. Martin, J. S. Thuma, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved wife of our brother, C. W. Travis, in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolvedt That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread Digitized by LiOOQle

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1024 The Railroad Telegrapher. upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. S. Thuma, J. L. Marti A. F. Heller, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To the Members of New York Div. 44 — , I want to thank you kindly for the beautiful remembrance of flowers you sent for my wife's funeral. It was more than appreciated in the sad hour of my bereavement. C. W. Travis. Pittsburg, Pa., Div. No. 52. This division now meets at 417 Wood street, third floor, Pittsburg, Pa. We were compelled to vacate the hall at 204 Fifth avenue, on ac- count of the building being razed to make room for a large six-story department store. Don’t forget the above number. Your dues are now due and payable. Better remit early and get after your second and third trick men and sec that they do likewise. The books of the secretary and treasurer were audited recently by a com- mittee appointed for that purpose, and the fol- lowing is the report: II. K. Klingensmitii, Cert. 32. Your committee, appointed to make the regular yearly audit of the books of Division No. 52, submit the following report: Worth of division May 31, 1912, as per audit of that date: Cash on hand May 31, 1912. .$2,831.26 Less over deposit of treasurer .07 $2,831.19 Cost price of 3 first mortgage bonds owned 3,197-25 Total $6,02844 Cash receipts, all sources, May 31, 1912, to February 28, 1913 $1,341.35 Disbursements, May 31, 1912, to February 28, 1913 $7.369.79 3,351-74 Worth of division February 28, 1913, as per detail be- low $4,018.05 Cash in hands of Treasurer C. C. Campbell, not deposited. $ 3310 Cash in Lincoln National Bank 326.05 Cash in Union Trust Com- pany $ 505-31 Less checks outstanding Nos. 710 $ 2.50 766 8.25 767 33-00 43-75 461.56 Cost price of securities owned by the division in hands of Trustee M. D. Ullery: $1,000.00 Union Steel Co., first mortgage bond $1,015.00 $1,000.00 Jones & Laughlin Steel Co. first mortgage bond 1,027.50 $1,000.00 Mon. River Con. C. & C. Co. first mortgage hon<I M54-7S $3.I97-45 $4,018.05 The settlement in connection with the transfer of P. R. R. members to System Division No. 17. is the cause of the large increase in disburse- ments shown on this report. Interest on all bonds owned by Division No. 52 has been received to date. Respectfully submitted, C. C. McKalip, H. W. Ritz. Oskaloosa, Iowa, Div. No. 71. Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R., Eastern Division — Bro. A. L. Gardner had a conference with First Vice-President Bro. Newman, and Bro Sandmier, of Division 123, at Baltimore, and it will be necessary for Division 71 to consolidate with Division 123 before that new schedule can be obtained. A meeting will probably be called, and the consolidation effected in a short time. Grinnell and Gilman stations have been painted and the boys are all highly pleased with the im- proved appearance. Bro. A. L. Gardner, left for the convention at Baltimore May 5th, instead of April aist. as noted in Division 123 items, May Journal. Mr. Farthing relieved him at Abbott Station while absent. Mr. Conns has been transferred from Brighton third to Mason City third, relieved by Mr. White, from the C. R. I. & P. Bro. L. C. Vannoy, Ackley first, on thirty days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Daubcnberg of second there, with Bro. E. T. Cahill on second. Bro. Shaw, agent at Hedrick, is a member of Division 23. His two telegraphers, Morgan and Knight, need lining up. Bro. C. O. Davis is now on second Elrick Jet., with Mr. Zea, from the T. P. & W. as agent, vice Bro. Richards, who went to New Sharon second. They have been having a hard time to keep men at Elrick for any length of time, on account of no place to live or board, but a new depot and living rooms is being built which will relieve the situation. One of Bro. Christiansen's telegraphers has been taken off at New Sharon and a helper put on, the agent and telegrapher to work 12 hours each, the helper to go on at noon and w’ork until midnight, when the office will close. Digitized by Google ~ “

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The Railroad Tei.egrapher. 1025 Oakville is on bulletin again. Seems pretty hard to keep track of the changes since Bro. Red Davis left. We are glad to see that Bro. Bert Mason has been lining them up in bunches on the N. P., and landed second prize in the membership con- test. Bert always was a “live wire,” and he seems to be sustaining his reputation. Thanks to Bro. McLin for the help on this month's write-up. Come again. “JS’\ Cert. 26. Addison, N. Y., Div. No. 108. Buffalo & Susquehanna R. R. — Bro. Belcher, of Osceola, who represented us at the Baltimore convention, was relieved by Bro. Locke, from Knoxville, and he by Frank How- land. The Cross Fork Branch was closed to all traffic May 31st. and trains no longer run to that once thriving town. Bro. A. S. English relieved A. J. Burger at Addison, who bid in Wellsville, N. Y., days. A special train carrying many of the officials passed over the road recently, making frequent stops to renew acquaintance with agents and teleg- raphers. It Is understood Davis agency will be closed on account of declining business there. Bro. Smith relieved R. F. Spencer at West- field, who bid in Elkland agency later. Bro. Cole bid in Westfield agency relieved at Cowan- esque joint agency by Bro. Linza from the New York Central, the position being bulletined by that road. Bro. Sherwood, of Belmont, has returned from a business trip to Cookeville, Tenn. “H.” Virginia, Minn., Div. No. 127. Duluth , Missabc & Northern Railway — Bro. V. M. Hoeffel is leaving for Canada. Sorry to lose him, as he is one of our best men. The “Missabe” has opened up several new of- fices and “good” men are scarce. Good chance for good Order men from other roads. Bro. Rumbarger, first Sherwood, is leaving for Ohio. Boys let’s get a schedule this summer. Write to Bro. Keenan, at Kelsey, stating a place, time and date you would like to have a meeting. Then get together and see what can be done. Big business is expected this summer and there is no reason why w?c can’t have a good schedule. Several of the offices are now solid. The B. & L. E. Ry. telegraphers have a $70.00 minimum, and we can have the same or more. The O. R. T. got it for them, and can get it for us when we are all up to date. Bros. Magill and Hatch, of Keenan, were recent Sunday visitors at Sherwood. Don’t go to sleep on your job boys. That makes it hard for us all. Cert. 50. North Adams, Mass., Div. No. 139. Boston & Maine Railroad — The meeting of May 10th, was very well at- tended. We are still in the limelight, although our write-up was forgotten until too late last time for the May issue. On April 24th our new schedule took effect and we surely appreciate what the committee had to buck in order to secure it. A very nice way to show our appreciation would be to attend meet- ings and let our representatives know what kind of a crowd they can depend on. Mr. Frier of Troy, Hoosick street, who got a 20 cent per day increase, has always been treated to all that were handed out, and it is about time he joined and helped to support the organization. We recently met Jimmy Sheehan, an “old timer” a member of the Grand Division, who formerly worked on the Fitchburg. For the past fifteen years has been handling press all over the states. He would see the difference in work, also in pay, if he should hit the R. R. again. We can once more salute Teddy Allen and O. R. Ransaell as brothers. Bro. Alex Mahar, injured at Rotterdam, who for the past two months has been in Ellis hos- pital at Schenectady, is improving slowly. Sister Walther, off a few weeks attending her mother, who was on the sick list, has returned to work. Towerman Center of “JV” is on a month’s visit with friends headed for California. Bro. J. W. Banker, at Schachticoke, will be glad to receive your dues brothers. By sending the necessary amount on time you save “Johnny” lots of unnecessary work and keep yourself in better standing. Bro. Cook represented us at the Baltimore con- vention. Bro. Potter attended on his own hook. Bro. Cook was relieved by Bro. Pitcher, and Bro. Downing worked for Bro. Potter. Assemblyman Drost, who boosted that two days off each month through the Capitol for the New York State eight-hour men, that gives a much needed rest of two days per month under full pay, is the kind of a man that we want to boost next election. Let’s do all we can to assist him. Bet Bro. Guy Johnson was connected with this amend- ment to the eight-hour law in some way, as he is a hustler from the time he blows the two whistles until brakes are set at the terminal. Some kind brother send some application blanks down to Millers Falls, with a tip as to how they are to be filled out. It might bear good results. Charley Pierson, freight conductor on this divi- sion is an O. R. T. member. Give him the high sign and the glad hand, and invite him up to the meetings. Cert. 4. Hamilton, Ont., Div. No. 155. roo (one hundred) per cent strong. In reality we are more than 100 per cent strong, as we have every available telegrapher who works on this line (Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo) and a few more besides, including the three Digitized by CiOOQle

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1026 The Railroad Telegrapher. levermcn at Garth St, tower. If a man comes on this road, and don’t come into the fold in a month or so, we send a man after him and get him in. The boys on this road will soon be "Hello Girls” as phones are now being installed on the east end. They are already in use at Kinncar, Stoney Creek, Vincmount, Grassies and Smith- ville and the familiar click of the old sounder for train orders will soon be no more. We are sorry to hear of Bro. O’Connor, third Garth street tower, being again on the sick list and hope he will soon be at his post. Bro. Staniland, our delegate to the convention, left for Baltimore, May ioth. Bro. C. W. Hinchey, who has made such an excellent yard agent at Coyle, has been promoted to the dispatchers’ office for the summer, during the off season for the dispatcher. Bro. N. C. Burdick has been appointed to the Coyle agency. W'e are all pleased to welcome back the old reliable Bro. J. S. Robertson, who has been re- instated at Fenwick agency, vice Bro. H. E. Mc- Namara, returning to the relieving list for the summer. Bro. J. B. Rowntree, now at Hamilton, at nights, has his eye on the day job just bulletined. The two weeks’ holidays with pay will be quite acceptable to us all and a new wrinkle for a good many of us. Bro. J. H. Stevenson, was relieved for three weeks, while away selling real estate by Bro. J. N. Smith, Jerseyville, relieved by his good wife who helps out when good men are scarce. It is pretty near time for dues again and we would like to get them paid as promptly as pos- sible. Do not let them drag on and on until we have to get a special requisition out to collect them, making extra work for all concerned. When you pay promptly you get your card promptly and feel better for having an up-to-date in your pocket. We are pleased to welcome Bro. A. P. Quin- ton, Kinnear Heights, to the fold. Bro. R. A. Warrender, prefers third trick dis- patching, to being night chief, and left that po- sition for Bro. Hinchey, in the absence of Bro. Staniland on holidays and at the convention. The regalia for the lodge worn for the fust time at the regular meeting May nth was pro- nounced very nice by those who wore them and a credit to the lodge. We hope that we will always be a credit to them, even if there were not many out to admire the officers in their new uniforms. Remember "No cards, no favors.” E. D. Armstrong. Sec.-Treas. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. At the daylight meeting, May 3d. only a few members were present when our delegate, Bro. Griffin, listened to suggestions from several of the members in regard to the convention. Bro. Griffin left for Baltimore. May 11th, relieved by Bro. McClurg, who was relieved by Bro. Ashe. The night meeting, May 17th, was fairly well attended, Bro. Barringer acting as chief teleg rapher in the absence of Bro. Griffin. Our sched- ule committee reported progress at this meeting. Bro. Tuttle, off indefinitely, due to sickness, was relieved by Bro. J. J. Murphy. The entire division extends sympathy to Bro. Moody on the death of his sister, which occurred May 19th. Bro. Shuman relieved him at tower “P.” Div. Cor., Cert, ii- Grand Trunk Ry. Northern Division - — Sister Machin, Penetang days, resigned, re lieved by Bro. Harvey of Collingwood nights. W. R. Black, who recently passed the required examination was sent to Utterson nights, and from there to Collingwood, vice Bro. Harvey, trans- ferred. Mr. Dusto, recently classed as an oper- ator, sent to Hawkstone nights, and then to Ut terson, vice Black. Bro. Byam, of Maple, on sick list, relieved by Mr. Breathur and he by Bro. Cuthbert, at Con cord. Bros. Stewart and McMann are at Powassan and Elmvale respectively. Muskoka Wharf, now on bulletin, open for summer months and Concord agency still open. Mr. Gribble, ticket agent Allandale, goes to work nights. Bro. Cavell, South River nights, resigned to go West. We are sorry to lose him, and wish him good luck. Keep your eyes open for the nons. A lot of new ones are being classed as operators now. Get after them, boys, before their hearts get hard- ened. They are enjoying the benefits we won through our Order and should fall in line and hcip protect them. The boats have started to move and we will soon be in the midst of the spring rush of grain. The management has advised our local chair- man that it will meet the committee in the near future. If any of the Brothers on districts 8-9-10-1 1 *-' 13 and 14 have any new-s items, I would be glad to get them for a monthly write-up in the journal. Please try and get them to me before the 18th of the month. Address, Certificate 934, P- 0. Box 653, Orillia, Ont. Div. Cor. Sixteenth and Seventeenth Districts — Mr. Cusson of Winona has resigned, Bro. Mer- edith relief agent, relieving him. Mr. Corrie, first Hamilton “S” goes to "NT relay. Bro. J. A. Malcolm, of second, goes on first. Mr. Negro “C” Toronto on second, and Bro. Beasley of Burlington Jet. on third. Mr. McCabe has returned, going to Burling ton Jet. Welland Canal re-opened with Bros. J. Butler and Wilson in charge. Bro. Bier is at Junction Cut, 16th district, nights. 1 Digitized by fiooglv-

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1027 Mr. Hodgins, Jordan nights, goes to Burlington N. & W. Bro. Smart, Grimbsy, was off a few nights re- cently. Grimsby Beach opened with Mr. Mitchell in charge. Bro. Quarrier who has been off sick has re- turned to Junction Cut. Mr. Barnes going back on nights. Bro. McNeil is relieving at Copetown. Bro. Patten gets Lyden Jet. days and Bro. Som- erville nights. Relief Agent Bro. Routley goes from Harris- burg nights to Sarnia Tunnel days. Mr. Doherty, London dispatchers’ office ap- pointed to second, relieved on third by Bishop, a new man. Eastwood closed as a night office on account of the shortage of telegraphers. Bro. Raper from the C. P. R. goes to Sarnia Tunnel town station. Mr. McMonagle, agent Tilsonburg, has been ap- pointed agent at Woodstock. Our schedule committee hopes to soon make a good settlement with the company. Mac, 894. Grand Trunk Pacific R. R. Sixth District — Everything is booming. The new schedule is very satisfactory and we hope every one will now get an up-to-date posi- tion. Bro. Jaimeson, agent Landis is now agent at Holden. Ben Brande is at Bashaw agency with M. R. F. Beyforn, former clerk and now telegrapher as agent. We expect more new stations will be opened up on Calgary branch and the wires cut through from Tofield to Calgary this month, which will give the boys a chance. Bro. Foley, Tofield days, away to Regina and eastern points. Bro. Jones relieving, later re- lieving Bro. LeGallais, at Unity. Hope to be able to call a meeting soon as there are a lot of new brothers we would like to meet. Peacock, Wainwright days, is away on leave looking over real estate interests at Calgary, Ed- monton, etc. Bro. Simmons, Tofield nights, leaves shortly for the East. Bro. Cress, agent Tofield is laying off for a month. The new summer schedule rule is now in effect, and every one is busy. Boys rustle up some items. Cert. 1336. Wabash R. R. West End , Detroit Division — Division Supt. .Helm has returned to duty. E. A. Tollitt, acting assistant superintendent dur- ing Mr. Helm’s absence, was made assistant superintendent. A. F. King, trainmaster on the 4th district, returned to Penn. Div., as traveling engineer, and R. W. Hosmer’s juris- diction was extended to cover all of the Detroit Division. One set of dispatchers now handle trains from Chicago to Montpelier instead of two heretofore. M. L. Davis, manager Montpelier, was off several days, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Martin. Bro. Sebiert, who was operated on for appendi- citis, at the company’s Peru hospital, has resumed at first Montpelier, Bro. Teeters going back on third there; Bro. Arney back to second Wakarusa, vice Mr. Schade relieving Bro. Vertc, second Gary, owing to illness. Bro. C. W. Edson, second Ashley, while visit- ing relatives in Ft. Wayne and Peru, was re- lieved by Mr. Cole, later resigned. Ex-Bro. Jim Whippert, who left the Wabash last December, visited the boys at Crocker re- cently. Bro. Frank Beatty, third Topeka, has returned to the C. P. R. at Moose Jaw, Sask., relieved pending bulletin by ex-Bro. J. L. Seese, who re- cently bid in North Liberty third. Bro. Beatty’s sister was seriously injured recently by being thrown from a buggy. We hope for her speedy recovery. General Chairman Wood stopped in Montpelier recently on his way home from St. Louis to Milan. The committee will resume schedule negotiations on the return of the delegates from the Baltimore convention, the matter having been referred by Gen. Supt. Cotter to Gen. Man- ager Miller. We must back up the committee If we expect it to succeed. Let Bro. Wood know that you are ready to do your part. His judg- ment has been very good in the past, and will be just as good in the future. Your duty is to get in the nons with or near you, and help to make this division solid. Better wages will mean better service, and better service more business for the “Banner Route.” Keep up to date. It means your bread and butter. A. W. B. Detroit Division, Third District — Bro. Sayles, second No. Morenci, got third on bulletin, vice Bro. J. E. DeHaven resigned. After a visit to his home In the Allegehenies, he goes to Colorado for his health. Bro. Hostetter, relieved on Delray first by J. F. Justice, relieved Bro. Rowe, agent Stroh, whose wife was seriously ill. Bro. Young and Mr. Justice had to work 12 hours each until Bro. Hostetter returned, owing to the shortage of men. Bro. Roy Van Nest has returned to Britton from the south, Bro. Brown going back on third. Bro. Clark, first there, was off several days on account of sickness. Bro. A. N. Chambers, agent Whittaker, has moved to Northwestern Canada to go farming. We wish him success. Relieved by Bro. D. R. Wanty, who later bid in Delray third. Belleville was made a one-man job on April 12th, Bro. Crook at the bat. Willis was made Digitized by Google

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1028 The Railroad Telegrapher. a three-man job, Bro. Shannon first, Bro. F. Mason second, third unknown. On April 16th, Ero. and Mrs. Karl Speicer, first Romulus, had a close call, being almost overcome by gas. Sisters Frances Jones and Katherine May are on two months’ leave, touring the south. The double track between Cone and Britton will soon be in service. Mr. Bean is on second and Mr. Henderson on third Cone. Our committee is still at the front and we expect soon to hear good results. O. H. R. Brothers Decatur Division: I take this means of thanking you for electing me your local chairman, and will try and serve you so that you will not be ashamed of your choice. I can not do this alone, however, but will need your help. Let every one get busy with the nons and give them no rest until we have the division solid. Again thanking you all for the courtesy, I am, Yours fraternally, O. C. Nash, L. C. Decatur Division Notes — Bro. O. E. Hulse, who relieved Local Chair- man Nash, at Ryan, while on committee work in St. Louis and while going over the division, was relieved by Bro. E. H. Fahrell. Bro. E. P. Duncan is also at Ryan. J. T. Hughes, who has been in the hospital for a month with rheumatism, has resumed on second Wordin. Mr. Hatfield taking third there. Sister Morgan, of Mt. Olive, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Hedden, with O. N. Curtis on second and Geo. Hyde on third. Bro. S. H. Overholt is on first Granite City pending bulletin. N. D. Lewis is now chief clerk at Decatur agency, relieved as car distributor by Bro. Slade from “FN.” F. Kurtz, agent Manhattan, is on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Engle, from second there, and he by Bro. Carey, a new man. Bro. J. R. Watts, second Wing, has gone to the C. & N. W., in Wisconsin. Bro. Martin at second Saunemin, is being re- lieved by Hutson from third there, and he by a new man. Many thanks to the brother on the south end for his assistance in this write-up, hoping he will come again. Would also like to hear from Bro. McClurg again, and any others who will kindly drop me a line. Div. Cor. Nineteenth District — Mr. Temple, third Council Bluffs, has been sick with measles and mumps. Bro. Meeker and my- self got in quite a bit of overtime before Mr. Powell came to our relief, he being relieved later by Bro. Lampc. from Brunswick. Bro. Wells bid in second Malvern and Mr. Montague bid in third there. He should get a < ard now and show that he appreciates what we have done for him. Agent Sears on vacation, relieved by Bro. Wells. Brothers, get in touch with one another and all take an active part in trying to have a good write-up every month. “CD” at “BO,” Council Bluffs, la. Moberly Division — Bro. Krome, at High Hill, Mo., was referred to in the April journal as “Mr.” This is an error, and should have been “Bro.” Krome. Mobile & Ohio. St. Louis Dii’ision — Bro. T. B. Smith, off ten days, was relieved by Bro. Williamson, and he by Bro. Lamison- Bro. W. E. Jernigan, while getting married, was relieved by Bro. D. C. Corgan, who later relieved Bro. McNeilly, Cairo nights, on vacation. Bro. Lawrence was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Hartman. Bro. Grabow, off sixty days, was relieved by Mr. House. During the' high water all offices were cut off ten days, where there were operators employed, except East St. Louis, Sparta, Murphysboro, Tamms, Cairo, Union City, Jackson, Bethel, Cor- inth and Baldwyn, until trains could be run again to move tonnage stored at Moscow, Ruther- ford and Ramer. Third tricks were put on at Henderson and Rienzi. The extra man put on at Mill Creek has been taken off again. Bro. Meeks bid in fourth Corinth. Bro. M. Alvis relieved Mr. Lawhorn a few days. Bro. J. E Luton, who has been on first Corinth six years, bid In second Jackson. Bro. Richard son. who relieved him, was relieved by Bro. Haley, until Bro. J. B. Henry bid in first Corinth, when Bro. Richardson took Corinth third. “The Molio” is doing all the business possible for a single track, and every brother should d« his best to show Ae company that members of the O. R. T. are equal to the occasion. Bro. Reynolds, called home owing to sickness, was relieved by Mr. Ramer, who later went t»i Rutherford second. On bulletin: Sandusky agency, second South Columbus, Perry and Shannon, and third Clamore. We did not receive bulletins of Murphysboro district position. Chief Dispatcher D. FI. Burton, while off sick, was relieved by Night Chief Carson, relieved by First Trick Dispatcher Ammons, he by Second Trick Dispatcher Walker, relieved by Extra Dis- patcher Bro. Brooks, relieved by Bro. L. T. Mur- dough, and he on first “YD” by Mr. Guthrie. Bro. O. Underwood, agent Percy, on vacation in Oklahoma, returning via Mobile, was relieved by Relief Agent Jernigan. Bro. Wm. Williamson, agent Campbell Hill, down with typhoid fever, is improving. We hope he will soon recover. Bro. H. F. Parker, agent Ava, visited relatives in Sandusky recently. Bro. M. K. Spencer, Oraville, was off a few nights recently, and Bro. Sponcer, was off a few days owing to sickness. Digitized Google a

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• The Railroad Telegrapher. 1029 Every telegrapher on the road Is willing to back our local chairman while he is at Mobile, and we want him to stay until he gets us some- thing. We are due it and we are going to have it. Div. Cor. Chicago & Alton R. R. Southern Division — Bros. Yates and Hicks, Drake; Bro. Raines, Glasgow, and your local chairman, took in the banquet at White Hall, and could not have been treated better by the Burlington brothers and the people of White Hall. Bro. J. J. Sommers, after recovering from typhoid, went visiting in Missouri. We hope to soon see him at work again. Bros. A. B. Collard .and Roy Brady will rein- state soon. We are glad to welcome Bro. Maurer, at Thompson, back in the fold again. Geo. Black- well, at Straut, will soon be with us. We have a good showing on this end, but we can make it better if all will get busy. L. A. Bybee, former ticket agent at Mexico, in the auto business for some time, has returned to the road. He relieved your local chairman while he went to the banquet and promises to line up soon. Agent Chandler, of Pearl, was “courting” a few days recently, relieved by Bro. Winn and Mr. Bybee. Cut out the sleeping on east end or you will get in bad. Our dispatchers are first class, give them a square deal. L. C. Southern Division Notes — Bros. Gentz, Riley and Mullin attended the recent grand convention in Baltimore, and report a nice time and a business meeting. A joint meeting of the C. & A. and the C. B. & Q. was held at White Hall, on Saturday, May 3d, attended by 75 or more telegraphers in addi- tion to numerous business men of that city. General Chairman Carder, of the C. B. & Q., presided and made an excellent talk. Bro. Frazier, local chairman of the C. B. & Q. also made a nice talk and Bros. Riley and Mullin, of the C. & A. responded in a fitting manner. A grand banquet was served the visitors con- sisting of all good things imaginable, after which numerous good talks were in order by various members and visitors. The whole meeting was a grand success in every sense of the word, and the committee on arrangements certainly deserved the vote of thanks tendered them. The next meeting of the C. & A., Southern Division, will be held at Springfield, subject to the call of the chairman. Bro. Thomas Riley, local chairman of that division, has been dis- missed. The general committee will investigate the matter. His position at Nllwood has not yet been bulletined, although the ten days has elapsed. No one has yet been selected to fill Bro. Riley’s place, as local chairman. Don’t forget the general meeting to be held in Bloomington this month. Every man who possi- bly can should be present as important matters will be brought up at that time. Remember, un- less we, as a body, insist upon our rights, we can not expect to succeed. Success has been written on our slate. Let us not permit it to be erased. Bro. B. J. Sherlock, second Roodhouse, with the G. N. at Kelly Lake, Minn., in the dis- patcher’s office, relieved by Mr. Lee, a r.ew man. Bro. F. C. Lakin, Manchester, was off a week recently on account of the death of his father, at Wathena, Kan. Mr. Hainline, third Jacksonville, just recently recovered from a severe illness. Walter Adams, third Ashland, will be among the brothers In the future. Bro. Hoots, Murrayville, was called to Jersey- ville recently on account of the illness of his mother. Bro. Smith, Carrollton, lost an aunt during May, whose remains were laid to rest there. Bro. Caples, second Sherman tower, on vacation to his home in Arkansas was relieved by Mr. Anderson, and he on third by Mr. Snyder, of McLean. Bro. Pierce, former agent at Fancy Prairie,. Is now in the piano business at Vermont, 111. We wish him success. Bro. Smith, Williamsville, advises that the par- cel post has reduced his salary from $5.00 to $7-5° a month and has to handle the mail just the same as he did the express. Fellows wake up and take notice. Numerous stations bulletined during the last month were all filled by bid. A new water tank was erected at Carrollton recently. Bro. Pfeiffer, Roodhouse, while off duty was relieved by Mr. Ashton. Bro. Maxler, from the Rock Island, passed through Roodhouse recently en route to Chicago. The Q. C. line is solid with the exception of “QC” tower. Come on “Jim” the water is warm; get In the swim. Let us give our committee a support as solid as a rock and close up the ranks tighter. With that kind of support our committee will succeed in securing the justice we arc entitled to. Let us stand back of our committee in the work to be undertaken and see that our fellow craftsmen are given as much consideration as the trainmen received in the accident that caused the dismissal of Bro. Riley. Div. Cor. Roodhouse & Kansas City Line — Bro. Yates, from Centralia, went to Larrabee during the recent wreck there to help the two brothers there out several days. R. G. Gooden is now on third Higginsville regu- lar. Bro. Hobson, who relieved Bro. Yowell, also relieved Bro. Batterton a few days. Good men are scarce, several of the boys are wanting off and there’s no one to relieve them. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1030 The Railroad Telegrapher. ' Harvey Spotts relieved the agent at Oakwood for a week recently. . Rro. Stoll is busy fixing up the house he pur- chased recently and will have “spuds” to sell this fall. J. S. Preston was off a few days recently installing a lighting system in his brother’s print- ing office at Armstrong. Rro. Morgan is burning the wire up with his new bug. He is quite busy with his garden. We hope Rro. Vossburgh will have good luck getting in the nous at “DE.’’ Rros. Maurer and Sterner at “IIO” and “AS” were relieved recently by Mr. Stevens. Rro. “Dutch” Kennedy has gone with the Western Pac. Any man who has an up-to-date card, knows he is “in the clear, with the switches locked.” Refore we send a committee up again, let’s have a solid membership to back up the men who go. They will appreciate it and we will be amply re- paid by the good they can do us in the way of better working conditions. Having a student to do the flunky work around the station, although apparently very popular, is a very bad practice. The company will pay for all these odd jobs when we back our committee up with a solid membership. Rrothers, who have to take care of switch lights should write Rro. Mullin how far they have to go to fix them and give him any other information that will assist him in getting this work off of us. Rro. Hobson relieved Rro. Rurbridge a few days. Mr. Nichols, third “OA,” is now with the steel gang, relieved on third “OA” by Mr. Morgan. Some one line up Messrs. Raker and Vermil- lion on second and third “RK.” Roys cut out the sleeping on the west end be- fore you get in bad with the dispatchers. Show the officials that we appreciate our schedule, by giving the best service possible. Cert. 1712. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Ry- Minnesota and Iowa Division — As Rro. Tenney has his hands full on commit tee work and convention matters his “Cub Re- porter” was sent out to round up the items this month. Rro. Spatgcn is on Worthington third, tempor- arily. L. A. Hizencr, agent Mitchell, on a month’s visit with relatives in California, is being relieved by Cashier O. A. Shaffer Rro. W. L. Cochrane relieved Rro. J. Franklin at Scney a few days, then relieved C. M. Butts at Hospers, off sick with measles. Bro. Cochrane brought the measles back to Madclia and conse- quently had to be relieved by Bro. Geo. Kleeman, and he by A. M. Rose. Local Chairman Tenney attended the Safety First Committee meeting at St. James, April 23rd. Bro. O. S. Mann, who relieved Bro. A. H. Hyde at Bingham Lake, when he went to his as- signed position as agent Montrose, has been as- signed to first Bingham Lake. Bro. A. R. Mann, who visited his parents at Windom, May 25th, has returned to Mankato, Rro. Brady going to Merriam. We are pleased to again welcome into our ranks Bro. J. N. Alvord of Mt. Lake now up to date. Bro. V. H. Frantz at Stone for the past three months has been relieving on Worthington third, and Sibley nights. Bro. H. L. Glick is now with the Cudahy Pack- ing Co., at Glendive, Mont., in charge of the trade in that territory. Bro. Jansen of Madelia attending Federal court at Mankato, week of April 21st, as a witness in a personal injury suit, was relieved by Bro. Coch- rane, latter by Rro. Kleeman, relieved by A. E. Tyler, who lost all his clothes when Nichol’s de- pot burned. He will be with us shortly. Bros. Simek and Jansen and the former mayor of Savage, Pete Dempsey, took in the “K of C” doings at Shakopee, May 20th. Bro. W. J. Jarman is relieving at Westbrook pending bulletin, Bro. Shier having gone to the C. & N. W. in Canada. Bro. H. Bromander laboring under a halluci- nation of some kind, dropped off at Madelia from No. n the other night, and after a look around came out of his trance in time to grab the rear end of the train. As he was ninety odd miles short of his destination, he stuck to the hand holds until he reached Grogan, picked out a soft place to land, and dropped off. Later he phoned Madclia and the kind hearted dispatcher at St. James stopped No. 9 at Grogan and Bro. Bro- mander continued his journey. Better change your brand Hugo. Bro. W. P. Bross from the C. & N. W. relieved Rro. Beard at Mitchell recently. Bro. A. M. Sundet relief agent at Grogan bid in Ashton nights, relieved by Mr. Pattison, a new man. Bro. Geo. L. Owen “Old Kentucky” of Elmore, while taking a generous chew of “Battle Axe” broke one of his store teeth and was obliged to make a trip to St. Paul to consult a toothsmith. Bro. Kleeman of Madclia relieved him. Bro. A. M. Johnson on a three months’ leave lelieved by Bro. Spatgen of Merriam, is with the N. P. at Hinckley. Bro. H. Schauffcnhausen is at Montrose pend- ing bulletin, vice Bro. Hyde, who relieved Bro. J. H. Johnson at Rushmorc gone to the N. P. Bro. Cosgrove is on third Worthington, pend- ing bulletin. Bro. Rcidiniller, who relieved “Dad” Beyers at Dundee on the sick list later went to Pipestone days. Bro. A. R. Mann on the sick list was relieved at Mankato by Bro. W. P. Bross from the C. & X. W., relieved at Mitchell by Rro. C. M. Butts, who bid that job in. Bro. R. A. Patrick, of Bingham Lake nights, bid in Scney, relieving Bro. J. F. Franklin, now with the 1. C. at Storm Lake, la. Digitized -jocwle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1031 A. M. Rose, who relieved Mr. Cosgrove at “CR,” while relieving at Worthington nights, later relieved E. A. Tyler, Madelia third, on a vacation. Wonder if the “knocker” who sent the anony- mous letter over Division No. 4, when we cut loose from the C. & N. W. predicting among other things that our committee could never accom- plish anything single handed, will accept the raise this same committee secured for him in recent negotiations. We have the wisest old head, bar none, at the helm of affairs and backed up by the ablest assistants to be found anywhere. Did you ever hear of a committee going in and getting a schedule revision and a raise in pay in three and one-half days? Well, that’s what Old Bill and our local chairman d»d. and it’s to be hoped the “knockers” are silenced for a time at least. We congratulate the committee on its excellent work and substantial results. Cert. 13. Eastern District — I have been appointed correspondent for this month while big Bro. Bill is taking in the sights at Baltimore. Tunnel day trick pulled off and Bro. John Moore is now the whole works there; hours 7 p. m. to 7 a. m. Bro. W. L. Gray has moved his family from Maryville, Mo., to Sheppard and now occupies the company house there. Jay Warren went to Eau Claire to have his’ eyes tested. We hope he had them fixed so that he now can see his way clear to come in the Order. It is now Bros. W. L. Gray, Sheppard and K. C. Jacobson and G. D. Nelson, Levis tower. We welcome them to the fold. If a few more would follow their good example we would soon be the leading division. There is scarcely a man who did not get a $2.50 raise in our new schedule, which means $30.00 more money a year and all it costs is $10.00 for dues, leaving them $20.00 to the good without a cent out of their own pockets. It is a mighty small man who won’t join the Order that has done so much for them. Still there are some who can not get the penny far enough awey from their eyes to see the dollar beyond. Bro. Allen, Augusta, has resigned and gone into business with his father, relieved by Bro. Berg- man. Mr. Zank, second Augusta, had the misfor- tune to lose his baby girl. Mr. Perry discharged at Sheppard last fall has been reinstated and is now at Waller Gravel pit. Bro. A. D. Campbell has taken NeiHsville agency and Bro. J. S. Johnson bid in days there, making it solid. A. M. Waldum, a new man on the road is on Augusta, third. We wish to con- gratulate our committee on its good work. It done exceedingly well with the backing it had. Every one should now show their appreciation by getting after the nons next to them and not give them any rest until they come in. Every non is a stumbling block that weakens the Order just that much. Bro. Norby is relieving Ray Bigger, second Merrillan. Mr. Bigger can spare money enough to take vacation every little while and should be able to come in and help do his part. Gravel trains are running pretty thick. The double track will no doubt be completed this summer from Knapp to North Line. Cert. No. 7. Northern District — Bro. Williams, and Bjorndahl each took a turn at Spooner second, while Mr. Palmer was sick. B. Bergin and A. S. Johnson are again broth- ers. Lakeside closed and Bro. G. F. Nordholm bid in Clayton third. Bro. L. L. Williams relieved at Rockmont by Bro. Abrahamson is relieving at Cable. Walter Hatch relieved Bro. Bauers at Board- man, who drew Itasca first. Bro. Liddane, while on committee work at St. Paul, was relieved at East St. Paul by E. A. Faudel from Itasca first. Mr, Leitchigbie, Grand View, bumped J. Sauleen from third Cumberland. Bro. L. E. Knight, agent Barronett, relieved Bro. Hines at Gordon, who bid in Jim Falls. Spooner side wire closed. Mr. Apelquist to Barronett agency, until it was bid in by Mr. Pay son. Bro. C. A. Wilcox, Clayton third, resigned. Deer Park second closed, J. E. Redmond going to Clayton third, and later to Bayfield. The noted non, J. W. Quinn, for a long time on Trego first, has resigned to go into the mer- cantile business there, relieved by Fred Sinclair. Local Chairman W. E. Steiner, back at Deer Park, from committee work at St. Paul, reports a very pleasant session with the officials. He was relieved by F. J. Payson from Jim Falls agency. The boys certainly ought to appreciate the in- crease secured through the efforts of our able committee which brings our schedule up to favor- able# comparison with other roads. But let's not stop here. Let us live up to the rules and keep in touch with the new regulations, so when our committee meets the management again asking for a revision, it can do so with the assurance that a bunch of earnest workers is back of it whose efforts merit recognition, and above all let every man send his first month’s increase to the treasury as the officers of the Order suggest. This request means more now than any other, as you all know Divisipn No. 4 is in its infancy as yet, starting with practically nothing financially, and the recent revision of schedule was a hard drain on the treasury. Another thing, it is understood that all the nons who got a raise arc going to re- fuse to accept it. In fact they are “ashamed to take the money,” and arrangements have been made with Mr. Dodd to divert the increase out of each non’s check every month to otir treasury so we are going to be on “easy street” in the course of a year or so. We should worry. 15ro. A. B. 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1032 The Railroad Telegrapher. i I folks on account of the bad wreck at Rockmont Bro. L. L. Williams was also caught a long ways from his job at Cable. Dispatcher Brewer is on his annual vacation, re- lieved by Dispatcher Boothlet. It is almost impossi- ble to keep in touch with the new men coming in as well as those dropping out. So if I have neglected to call any one brother who is entitled to it, he will know it is not done intentionally, and if I have bestowed that title on any man not entitled to it I hope he will get in line at once before it is generally found out. Div. Cor. Nebraska Division — “Duke’* Wallace, who is relieving at Maskell, pending bulletin, will be with us next pay day. Bro. Davenport of Hartington went to the Sioux City hospital three days the latter part of May. He strained his back lifting a heavy trunk. Bro. Johnson bid in Florence agency. Bro. Hart- son bid in Winside agency and Bro. Ira Davidson, second Stock Yards. Bro. Smith is relieving Bro. Barge at Herman, on vacation. Bro. Moran attended the “Safety First”- meet- ing at Omaha, the latter part of May. The scales at Wakefield was put under the Western Weighing Association June ist. The two telegraphers who will do the weighing will get $7.50 more per month. “Parcel Post” Plumleigh relieved Bro. Daven- port three days in May. R. R. Larson, Cert. 9 2. Kansas City Southern Ry. Third District — Owing to the heavy rains over the entire dis- trict all trains are being delayed. Our correspond- ent Bro. Beecroft is taking a vacation. Bro. J. O. Cope, third Stillwell, bid in “WA” second “PC,” Spiro and Stillwell third arc up for bid. Page agency also open. Grotwell a new man is now on third Spiro. # Robt. Moore of Goodman bid in second Panama and Mr. Rogers, new man bid in third. Mr. Moore and Mr. Rodgers should be able by this time to get a card. Third Bunch has been discontinued, Bro. J. H. Jerome of second is now doing the owl stunt. Mr. Gamble, extra DeQuecn “YD” bid in Van- dervoort nights. It is now Bro. Frank Jones at Vandcrvoort extra. A new man from the “WU" at Sallisaw is on second “WA.” Bro. R. C. Ocheltree, first Stilwell relieved Bro. McPhee on second. Relay off Heavener for few days the first of May. Bro. McPhee relieved First Trick Dispatcher Bro. I. P. Clark while in Kansas City on business. Agent Burk of Havener attended court at Omaha, Neb., few days ago, relieved by Bro. W. C. Wood, ajjent “WA” relieved by Bro. G. H. Hoover, third Sallisaw, and he by F. R. Keys, a new man from the W. U. Mr. Keys also relieved Bro. E. E. Cook, second Stilwell, who took first there while Bro. Ocheltree was at “HV.” The peach rush will soon be here again and we should do all in our power to give good serv- ice to our dispatchers. Answer calls promptly and attend strictly to business. We should also do our best to bring in the nons and make this divi- sion solid. Some telegraphers fail to realize that they have nothing to lose and everything to gain by becoming members. A great many of the boys along the line seem to think that the office in which they work is a paradise. Wake up boys and come out of this trance. In place of mumb- ling over the few cents it costs to join the Order; instead of holding on to the few cents that you will spend more foolishly put it where it will some day benefit you. Look at the organizations where raises in salary are secured every iew months. It is time the rest of the nons join our ranks, men some day if we all stand pat we will gain a grand victory. While matters are not so bad as they used to be, there is plenty of room for improvement. Our salaries are not any too good while almost all the other employes are doubling their salaries, ours remain unchanged and responsi- bilities are being taken from others and placed on us. The committees of every railroad organiza- tion on the K. C. S. except the telegraphers are admitted to the general managers office. All local chairmen except the telegraphers are received by the local superintendent and the under officials. Simply because the other committees are backed up by a solid organization. If we want our com- mittee respected by our employer and our wages increased we must build up our organization and tne sooner we accomplish this the better for us. Let every member take a personal interest and line up the nons. By this method and only this we can win. Send me a few notes boys. It will be greatly appreciated. J. O. Cope, Cert. 328, Sallisaw, Okla. Union Pacific R. R. Nebraska Division, Third and Fourth Districts — Everyone seems well pleased with the new schedule. Let each one attend strictly to his duties in every way, and show the officials that it is appreciated, and it will be much easier for the committee, when it goes before the manage- ment again, to obtain a new schedule in the future. Bro. Ging has been elected to serve for an- other two years as local chairman. He is a “live wire,” and will serve us faithfully in the future as in the past. Bro. G. A. Wellman has resigned Chappell agency and gone to California with the Southern Pacific, relieved by Bro. Petty until Bro. O. V. Hollcn was assigned, who later gave it up, and Andy Becker is there now pending assignment. Bro. T. W. Petty is relieving Bro. E. P. Waplcs at Brule. Bro. Andrew Ewing, second Ogalalla, is on a three months’ layoff for his health, relieved by Bro. C. C. Fine. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1033 O’Fallon’s is on bulletin. R. M. Copeland, who went there pending assignment, was relieved a few days by F. M. Burch, helper from Paxton. Bro. Asa Martin, of the Duck Pond, bid in second Lexington. We now have continuous double track from Omaha to Sidney. M. P. 410 and the office west of Lodge Pole are closed. Bro. Goldie, Dunbar, of the former office, is relieving Bro. Taylor, third Archer. Lodge Pole is now a day-and-night office. Bro. E. C. Crandal, agent and first trick; Bro. O. V. Hollen, second, and Bro. Jim Becker, third. Bro. F. H. Mattocks, Kimball, was off several days, seeing the sights in Denver and visiting friends in Blue Springs, Kan. Bro. T. D. Pyle, off thirty day9 on account of the death of his father, has returned to third Julesburg. The new patent coal chutes at Julesburg are a great improvement over the old ones, which are being torn down. Bro. Ging was a delegate for the district Corad to Archer at the recent Baltimore convention. Ckrt. 693. Kansas Division — Bro. E. T. Anderson is back at Junction City after a severe attack of measles. Bro. A. E. Owens, Wamego, is off on leave. Bro. Alexander, Silver Lake, who is on vaca- tion, bid in Lillis station. Bro. G. W. Wright bid in Fostoria station; Bro. Farrell, from St. Mary, bid in Emmett station; Bro. Sewell, from Wakefield, bid in Delia, and C. I. Kane bid in Grove station. M. R. Dickinson remains at Wini- fred as agent. E. P. DeHart transferred from second Bonner Springs to third Abilene, and Bro. H. D. Johnson, third Topeka, assigned to Yocemento agency. Bro. Kennedy, third Linwood, is on leave, sup- posedly on a wedding trip. Sister Davis, agent Menonken, is on leave owing to the serious illness of her son with typhoid fever. Bro. Shaw was relieved at St. George by Bro. Tyrl. Bro. J. M. Brown bid in third Solomon, re- lieved by E. W. Schaeffer on third Onaga. Bro. R. R. Hill, from the Colorado Division, relieved Bro. Zodak, Randolph Hook, while he attended the grand division at Baltimore. Bro. C. H. Pumphrey transferred from Bunker Hill station to Barneston. Bro. R. D. Campbell, Lincoln Center, bid in Beverly station again. Bro. F. H. Blanton, from Green, assigned to Holmesville station, and F. T. Walker, Blue Rap- ids, to Bonner Springs second. Chief Dispatcher H. L. Brownson on vacation, relieved by Dispatcher J. E. Johnson. Bro. Ben Doyle was looking over Kansas City recently, after five years’ residence in Nevada. He is now agent for the Southern Pacific at Mon- tello, Nev., and wears a “safety first” button. We must use every effort to get in the non- members on this division, some of whom have made repeated promises to join “pay-day.” About the only thing they seem to take any serious interest in are bids for some job that looks a little better than the one they have, which our agreement with the management makes it possible for them to bid on. It’s about time we let them know what we think of their broken promises. Cert. 38, Temporary Div. Cor. Wyoming Division — Bro. “Shorty” Osborne, of Cheyenne “CY,” has resigned and left for Chicago. Bro. Shotliffe, of Cheyenne “N,“ bid in second Buford. Bro. Young, agent Walcott, resigned, Bro. Clark acting, pending bulletin. Recent assignments: Walcott agency, Bro. F. W. Johnson; third Point of Rocks, Bro. W. G. Field; third Tipton, Bro. S. A. Thornhill; second Buford, D. H. Shotliffe. Bro. Klein, first Lookout, is on leave, Bro. Rid- dieu relieving. J. T. Peckenbaugh, a former member of Divi- sion 6, has been appointed chief dispatcher at Sterling, Colo., on the Burlington. Bro. Curtis, Besler, resigned and left for Chi- cago, relieved by Bro. Akers, of Black Buttes. Bro. Miller, third Walcott, is on thirty days’ vacation in the East. Bro. A. P. Mitchell, of Laramie, resigned and gone West, relieved by Bro. *C. W. Alexander. Several “futurists” have developed among the “bug artists” on the Wyoming Division, and are causing considerable inconvenience and ill-feeling among the receiving operators by mistaking ineffi- ciency for expression. Those who can not use a “bug” properly should have enough consideration for the receiving operator to go back to the old reliable Armstrong method. Bro. Hiens, temporarily at Ogden, bid in a trick at “NA” Evanston. Bro. J. B. Pennington, of Evanston, is spending his vacation in the East. Bros. Haynes, manager, gnd “Mark” Hanna, operator Green River, have resigned and gone to California. Bro. Johnson, at “CY” Cheyenne, for quite a long time, bid in Walcott agency. Bro. R. M. Denny, of Rock River, while in Laramie recently, visited the State University museum, and is now searching the hills around “CK” for specimens of Prof. Reed’s famous dinosaurs. Certain agents are letting their incompetent students do the telegraphing and feel offended because the operators haven't the time to waste on them. Bros. Gardner and Dunn, fishing in Dale Creek recently, reported a fine catch. Mr. Bosenberger, from the C. & E. I. in Illi- nois, is on third Borie tower pending bulletin. Bro. Spivey, of Mississippi, now on third Her- mosa, has transferred from Division 32 to Divi- sion 6. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1034 The Railroad Telegrapher. Wanted — More notes for the next write-up, es- pecially from the west end. Bro. Clark, after being relieved on second Wal- cott by Bro. Horton, relieved Bro. Young, agent Walcott, and later relieved Bro. Miller on third Walcott temporarily. Bro. Horiskey attended the Grand convention at Baltimore. Bro. J. P. Richardson, third Rawlins, has re- signed and gone into the wireless service on the Pacific Coast. Bro. Webber, agent Knight, on vacation, was’ located by the chief and called back, owing to the shortage of men. The Telegrapher of December, 1902, gives the “Cash on hand in M. B. D. Department on No- vember 30, 1902, $107,155.20.“ Feb. 28, 1913, the “Cash on hand in M. B. D. Department is $1,262,575.95.” When we consider that this money can not be touched except in the payment of death claims , it certainly looks as though our M. B. D. Department was on the “sure nuff” solid basis. Thanks to those who furnished notes. Come “gain. Div. Cor. Canadian Pacific Ry. Alberta Division J District Tu-o — The regular monthly meeting at Calgary on March 30th was attended by G. T. Jackson, local chairman; Bros. Wilson, McGhee, Duke, Dowd, Black, Otto, Knox, Dowler, Longpre, Ryerson, Erickson, Lucas, Summcrhays, Taylor, Mcllveen, Thompson, Sutherland, Ross, Wick, Johnson, Mil- ler and McKenzie. Several matters of interest were discussed, and two applications for member- ship were accepted. Bro. E. J. Taylor bid in Strathcona; Bro. Fred Bye, Millet; Bro. Kent, Innisfail; Bro. Finkle, Wetaskiwin, and Bro. Pribbernow, Erskine — all agencies. Bro. Peterson, Camrose days, has gone to Flor- ida on sick leave, and will visit New York on his way back; relieved by Bro. Gough, dispatcher from Farnhatn, Que. * Bro. D. F. Green transferred from Blackfalds pit to Daysland nights. Bro. Ryerson bid in Coronation days, vice Bro. Thoroughman to Veteran agency. Bro. Hider bid in Ohaton agency, relieved at Camrose nights by Bro. Houston, since resigned, relieved by Bro. Pearce, from Banff nights. Bro. J. Douglas, agent Camrose, attended the Shriners’ meeting at Edmonton. Bro. Lamb opened the new agency at Consort. He will feel like he is on the homestead until wires are cut in. Bro. A. G. Fox has resumed the agenev at Stettler, after an absence of several weeks, under- going an operation. We are glad to sec him hack at the old stand again. General sympathy will be felt for Bro. J. A. McGhee in the loss of his sister, who was acci- dentally burned to death recently. Our highly-esteemed local chairman, Bro. G. T. Jackson, was our delegate to the Baltimore ccn- vention- Div. Cor. Lake Superior Division , Chalk River to Soo, Dis- trict One — Boys, let us all write a few lines every month and send to Bro. Quick at St. Louis all the inter- esting matter we can in regard to this part of the line, giving names of places instead of calls. Bro. Vincent got “SN“.days, and Bro. Walsh “VC” days. Bro. Dudley, who weut for a trial to “RV,” went back to “V” after two weeks. Bro. M. L. Watt moved from “AD” to “V,” and later to “RG.” Be sure to advise our local chairman of any vacancies not bulletined, so he can see that wc get our rights. Cert. 2435. New York Central R. R. Western Division — The regular April Rochester meeting was held at the appointed time, with an exceptionally good turnout both morning and evening. This was due to the fact that the committee was to go before the officials the following week for an adjustment of the wage schedule, and interest in the bill in the State Senate at Albany, which has since been passed, signed by Governor Sulzer, and is now a part of the State law which gave us the eight-hour day. For the introduction of this bill in the assem- bly we are indebted to Assemblyman Dorst, of Erie County, who, we understand, formerly was employed as an operator on the West Shore near Buffalo. This bill was an amendment to our State eight-hour law, and provides for two days’ relief each month for operators and towermen who are covered by the eight-hour law. The full text of the amendment appeared in the April Telegrapher. Assemblyman Dorst should receive a vote of thanks from every division of the O. R. T. in the State, and also from the railroads. They may not think so just at first, for they are prone, as Governor Sulzer says, to “put the dollar ahead of the man,” and this is what they have done heretofore in refusing us time off without loss of pay. A man becomes a mere machine if com- pelled to work every day in the year without any break whatever in the daily grind. Perhaps, after the company has had a little experience with the relief “novelty,” they will appreciate it at its true value, and (say it softly) some broad-minded official may say to himself, “If two days are good, why should not four be better, and, of course, being a high official, he will immediately send forth his lieutenants, and, lo! the railroad teleg- rapher will have conditions somewhat approaching the department-store clerk and the lordly book- keeper. Doesn’t it brace you up to think of it for a minute? Surely it does. I understand there is a bill in the House of Representatives

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1035 at Washington providing for a day off a week for railroad employes. Write your representative and your senator about it. Bro. W. P. Mansell, our local chairman, was called home from the convention at Baltimore by the death of his aged father at Corfu, N. Y. Bro. Mansell has the sympathy of every man on the road in his loss. We have not had a full report from the com- mittee yet, but it is generally understood that class A towers will receive a $3.50 raise, making them $76; class B pay $71, and class C $69. You may have full details before this reaches you. Some of the men who have denied us their help in the past arc old in the service and can recol- lect when conditions were such that no telegrapher of today would stand for them a minute. Wages have increased from $30 a month to an average of about $70 at the present time, not taking into account the change from twelve to eight hours without loss of compensation, which was accom- plished entirely through the influence of the Order. Any man who is not in good standing by July 31st will have to produce some strong arguments to convince good Order men that he is entitled to their respect. Come out to meetings — that’s where we’re lame. S. A. M. Hudson Division — At the meeting, April 15th, there were about fifty out. It would be fine if we could have as many out each meeting, and there is no reason why we should not. It is now Bro. Sweeney at Stockport station, who has just been married and is away on his honeymoon. Congratulations. Recent assignments were: Mr. Poplet, extra third “HB;” Mr. Archer, extra third “VO;” Bro. Huddleston, second “HN.” Block towers — Bro. Schofield, third S. S. 48; Bro. Lyons, third S. S. 45, and third 51 to extra block man from Rhinccliff. Bro. Truesdell is on third S. S. 48 until Bro. Schofield is changed to that trick. Bro. Tinney has passed the wire test and is now on first “BK,” vice Bro. Bumster, on account of his health. We sincerely hope he will soon be back with us. Bro. A. A. Smith, on a trip to Rochester, was re- lieved by Bro. Quinn, and he by Bro. Fay, from Peekskill. Bro. W. E. Colwell, third S. S. 91, off for eye test, relieved by Bro. Sheffer, from Germantown. Bro. J. H. Allardice, second S. S. 91, on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Boucher. During the high water while no trains were running on this division between Hudson and Albany, Bro. Boucher covering first S. S. 87, vice Bro. Taylor, unable to get there, was re- lieved by Mr. Trowbridge, from Hudson, until after train service was resumed. Ex-Bro. Morris hid in second S. S. 87. We need him back in the fold again. One of you brothers give him a set of blanks. Bro. P. Jacobs, first S. S. 79, is seriously ill at his home. We all hope for his speedy recov- ery. Bro. Taylor, who was injured by blast at S. S. 87 January 29th, is getting along fine and ex- pects to be back to work soon. The dispatcher’s phone is now used part of the time by the first and third trick dispatchers, but the second trick dispatcher does not use it. The phone is all right, but it can not take the place of the wire. Our notes did not reach St. Louis in time to appear in the convention number. The general committee, in session with the management, adjourned May 10th, and our local chairman, Bro. Fralcigh left the next day for the Baltimore convention. He certainly did good work, and is to be warmly commended for it. Every position for which he asked a raise re- ceived it. S. S. 68 and 84 were advanced to class A; S. S. 63, 71 and 74 were advanced to class B, and S. S. 50 to class A-i. The total increase per month amounts to $622.50 for the towers and $162.30 for the stations; total, $784.80 per month, $9,417.60 per year. This was the second highest amount of money that any chairman received. W’ith this new raise and the two days going into effect, each man along the line, both stationmeu and signalmen should endeavor to give the company the best service they are capa- ble of. Bro. Fraleigh says he had the best of times at the convention, and that Baltimore is “some city.” Governor Sulzer has signed the amendment to the eight-hour law, which allows the towermen on our division two day’s off each month. This means a great deal to men who have been work- ing 365 days each year, and the sooner it goes into effect the better for us. The boys will probably have another chance to show their appre- ciation to the Governor. Bro. E. Cahill, ieverman S. S. 59, was off two days recently on account of the marriage of his son. The regular May meeting was postponed until Saturday, May 24th, on account of our chairman’s absence. It will soon be Bros. Holmes and Dunn at the Poughkeepsie ticket office. This will make the office solid. 1*. Burns and H. Stickles will also soon be brothers. The three men at S. S. 68 arc receiving the back pay due them on account of the change in classification of their tower. This amounts to something like $20 each. There arc three happy boys at “RF.” Bio. Ilaug. third S. S. 62, off two days sick, was relieved by Bro. Everett. The bids closing May 10th showed four telegraph towers and four block t«»wi rs . | en for l id. Bro. J. 1*. t‘olw« II, off for a few days on ac- count of death in his family, was relieved by Bro. \V. A. Smith, and Bro. \V. E. l'olw< II, acting as pallluarer at the funeral of Bro. |. J*. Colwell's Digitized by CiOOQle

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1036 The Railroad Telegrapher. sister-in-law, was relieved by Bro. Sheffer, from Germantown. Bro. Groupe has just received his official em- blems of the O. R. T. and I. O. O. F., as adver- tised on the last page of The Telegrapher, and says the watch is a dandy. He has received or- ders for four others also. We are glad to hear Bro. Lawlor is with us again. Mr. Stackman, who was injured by the explo- sion January 27th, is back again. A. A. S., Div. Cor. Harlem Division - Bro. Rubin, while visiting friends in Boston, was relieved by Bro. Schleider, who later went to the Long Island. We hope our few delinquents will be ready to get an up-to-date when the local chairman calls on them. Brothers, don’t forget our motto, “No card, no favors.” This means “no favors,” and its appli- cation gets results. Bro. Cummings has resigned to go into other business. Mr. Ziegler is now yardmaster of Croton and Harmon, relieved at “CO” agency by George Henry. When a man comes to the division, send his name and location to the local chairman. This will help us in lining up the nons. When you are through with your Telegrapher, send it to some non near you. Bro. Jagger will supply you with all the blanks you need to write up the nons’ applications. If I have failed to call anyone brother entitled to it, let me know, and I will gladly make the correction. One of the New Haven engines burned up re- cently at “BK.” Bro. Collins declines to act as yard clerk at “YX” till 1 2 a. m., besides his agency work, with- out extra compensation. Bro. Fred Borrin has been off sick at Mt. Ver- non, and Bro. Leonard and Mr. Bundy had to double. One of the agents drawing from $125 to $130 a month, who Bro. Fennessy was trying to line up, is willing to join if we will pay his dues(r). Bro. Francis has returned from a six months’ leave. Bro. Leonard was relieved by Bro. Schwartz pending bids. Positions now up for bids are : “PF” third, $70; “HS” second, $75; “DV,” $77.50; “BN” third, $70; “MJ” third, $82.50; “SY” agent, $65; “KO” second, $55; "WM” second, $62.50; “DV first and third, and “NW” third. “CE,” Div. Cor. Putnam Division — Bro. Boutelle, local chairman, off two weeks attending the national convention at Baltimore, was relieved by Bro. Wall, relief agent, and later by Mr. Ward, who has been appointed agent at Tarrytown Heights. Bro. Sater, second Mount Hope, while visiting his folks in Wisconsin was relieved by Bro. Murphy. Bro. Dunning bid in second Kitchawan. No bids received on Van Cortlandt Park agency, and Miss Peterson is still in charge. Bro. Crane, second East View, <ff ten days visiting friends and relatives in Vermont, was relieved by Bro. Tuttle. Bro. Reedy, second Pocontico Hills, was taken to the hospital, having hurt his eye while cutting wood. We are glad to learn that he will not lose the sight. He was relieved by Bro. Etrever, from Millwood, which was closed as a block after 3 p. m. for a few days. We regret to hear of the seriousness of Bro. Cuddy’s illness, who was taken to the hospital for an operation on his head. He is improving, but it will be some time before he can resume work. His position as agent at Mahopac has been temporarily advertised pending his return. The members of our general committee who have been in conference with the officials revising our schedule had to postpone its conclusion to attend the Baltimore convention. “Boomer.” CARD OF THANKS. We wish to convey to the members of Division No. 8, and also to the Ladies’ Auxiliary, our sincere appreciation for the beautiful floral trib- utes at the death of our little son. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stinard. West Shore R. R. River Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward the beloved son of our brother, J. D. Van Gassbeek; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of River Division, No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for pub- lication. W. L. Darbee, W. Decker, A. C. Wood, Committee. Monon R. R. The rush being over, Mr. Bowden was sent to “HU,” but did not go to work. Is is now Bro. Mathers. The boys are “coming across” nicely, and we are nearing the 100 mark now. Boys, a revision of the schedule can be had for the asking. The committee is willing, the time is

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1037 ripe, and all it needs is our hearty support. Come out to the meetings and let us know how many are going to stick when we go up. We have been having meetings at various places from time to time for this very purpose. Arrangements are going to be made for a joint meeting of “The Monon” and the “Big Four” boys at Crawfords- villc soon, and if it proves a success we will probably hold more joint meetings at other points. Boys, come out to these meetings and get ac- quainted with each other. It will do you good in many ways. The officials are kind enough to stop the fast passenger trains at any point to let the boys off. We must wake up and get busy if we expect to better our conditions. L. D. Wood, Local Chairman. Norfolk &. Western Ry. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from this earthly sphere our beloved brother, C. P. Hudson; and Whereas, We realize that the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost one of its oldest and truest members; therefore be it Resolved, That Norfolk & Western System, Division 14, extend its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his family, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The Teleg- rapher for publication. W. A. T. Overstreet, R. G. Gardner, C. I. Kerr, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Rural Retreat, Va., April 24, 1913. To the Members of Division 14: We wish to express our sincere thanks to the brothers and officials of Division 14 for the beautiful floral tribute and the kindness and sympathy shown us at the time of our dear husband and father’s death. Mrs. C. P. Hudson and Family. Michigan Central R. R. Bro. Virgo, second days at Niles, is recuper- ating on the farm at Mattawan, relieved by Bro. Butler, first nights there, and he by Bro. Martin, of Barron Lake nights, closed on account of no men. Fabius nights was also closed several nights for the same reason while Bro. Hartung was sick. Bro. Wilbur, agent Union City, has resigned to enter the auto business at Jackson. Chief Clerk Freeland, of Dowagiac, secured the position after Bro. Poulson, from Gables, relieved by Teleg- rapher Sliter had looked it over and decided he did not want it. Bro. Hickey, first nights Lake Shore Jet., has resigned and gone with the Jackson Gas Co. Position bid in by Bro. Lutes, second nights. Union City, relieved on bid by Bro. Wolcott, relieved on first nights there, on bid by Bro. “Bill” Shoemaker, from Eaton Rapids days. Bro. Wolcott will be able to go fishing oftener now. Bro. Brown, local chairman and delegate, while in Baltimore attending the convention, was re- lieved by Bro. Miller, at Hanes tower days, re- lieved on second nights by Bro. Hickey, and he on first nights, by relief operator Bro. McEl- downey. Bro. Culkins, general chairman, while at the Baltimore convention, was relieved by Bro. Leavy, first nights Albion tower, and he by Mr. Hart, a new man. Bro. Butler, first nights Niles, was off a few days on account of illness, was relieved by Bro. Martin, of Barron Lake nights. Bro. “Jack” Phillips’ air hose is getting a great deal of publicity in the papers. It appears to be a great invention. Perhaps we may all be work- ing for “Jack” before long. We hope it will be adopted. Bro. Ed. Whollhan, while making his way freight trips recently, was relieved by Bro. Carter. Bro. Floyd Wicks, after completing his way freight trips, relieved Bro. Cummins, on Main Line second, owing to sickness in his family. Chief Dispatcher Gardner was a visitor here while on his way freight trips. Business during the past winter was about the heaviest this road has ever handled, and we had no storms. It is not quite so heavy now, but will probably pick up soon again. Head-in signals have been installed and the “no order” change will probably soon be made. Another man be put on at Dowagiac, and Parma made a three trick office, and another man per- haps be put on at Augusta also. Bro. Moulton is now on Augusta second, and Bro. J. O. Lindsey has been checked in as agent at Dailey. Bro. Steve Wholihan, off with an abscess in his side, is improving. Mr. Knappler is relieving him. Former Chief Dispatcher W. F. Phillips, at Jackson, now in the lumber business at Niles, was elected mayor of that city this spring. Bro. M. F. Ryan, of Marshall, lost out by a few votes, for mayor of that town. Positions in “SS” Jackson will probably be bul- letined soon. Bro. Mack, of Jackson Jet. first nights, is on the 4:30 p. m. to 2:00 a. m. shift in “SF.” Those tricks at Jackson, Detroit and other terminal offices should be eight hours, as the work is a continual grind from start to finish. Bro. Bitter is on first nights at Jackson Jet., re- lieved at Van Horn by a new man. I would appreciate a little help in these write- i ;»s. Bro. Gillett is the only one who sends in anything. I hope the other brothers will send me any news they know of. Bro. M. M. Wilson, agent Middleville. while visiting his father, who was ill in Kalamazoo, was relieved by Bro. Gillett, who also relieved Digitized by GiOOQle

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1038 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Heffcrnon, agent Kendalls, two days while in Detroit on business. After relieving Bro. McMillen, second nights at Nashville, off a few days, he then relieved Bro. Warner, agent Irving, while in Grand Rapids consulting a doctor. Bro. G. W. Wilson, agent Yorkville, after look- ing over L. S. Junction, at Jackson, decided not to bid on it. Understand the M. U. T. line has bought the Allegeuy Division from Battle Creek to Allegeny, and will lay a third rail this summer. Bro. Purkey, local chairman for several years on the west end, has resigned. Bro. Booth, of “CA” Kensington, succeeds him. Bro. Cady, local chairman on Saginaw Division, resigned on account of leaving the telegraph serv- ice and being promoted to Lansing ticket agency. “CA” Kensington, succeeds him. Bro. Henan, of Michigan City dispatchers of- fice, has been elected by the dispatchers, all of whom arc members of the O. R. T., to act as their chairman. He will represent all of the dif- ferent dispatchers’ offices. The night men are anxious to have daylight meetings held for their benefit. Bro. Culkins will no doubt arrange this in the near future. Niles and Jackson would both be good places to hold them alternately. Find out if the extra man at your station has a card, and if not, start him thinking about join- ing the Order. They usually join as soon as they get a payday or two. Our membership is always pretty near the too per cent mark. Brothers, if you get any news, drop me a line at Niles, or tell me on the wire. I desire to thank Bro. Gillett for his assistance. J. F. N.f Div. Cor. Saginaw and Mackinaw Division — Bro. L. R. Porter, of Saginaw, is relieving Bro. G. H. Stokes, at “DI” Bay City, relieving the dis- patchers while making their way freight trips. H. A. Adams, “DI,” while off sick was relieved by Mr. Rainey, a new man. Chief Dispatcher and Dispatcher Bro. Woodruff are up on the Black River after the speckled beauties. No doubt we will hear of some marvelous catches on their re- turn. Bro. G. H. Robertson, of Bay City “WS,” is visiting his old home in Canada, relieved by Bro. W. J. Stokes. Bro. F. J. Reaumc, third Gaylord, bid in third Mackinaw City, vice Bro. Mead, who gets first there. Bro. Prohaska, third West Branch, was recently married. Congratulations. Bro. H. A. Ramsey relieved on first Millington two weeks. Bro. R. M. Gordon, Sterling, on a fishing trip to Roscommon recently, had very good luck (catching the train for home). It is now Bro. Allen, at Frederic. Bro. Kellogg, at Gladwin, Bro. Castonguay at Linwood, and Bro. DeBar at Bach. We are glad to see these boys line up and help to pay for the benefits they re ceive. I wish the boys on the Saginaw Division would send in a few news items each month. It’s hard to catch on to what’s going on on that division away up here in the woods, and we all appreciate what’s going on down there. Bob. Pennsiyvania R. R. Lines, East. Baltimore Division — The convention is now a matter of history and all those M’ho attended will remember that they sat with the largest body of railroad telegraphers ever assembled. The legislation enacted was of a progressive character and will redown to the interest of the railroad telegraphers all over this broad land. The report of the President and the Grand Secretary and Treasurer shows that great prog- ress has been made during the past two years on the many different roads that have enjoyed sched- ules. The committee on arrangements certainly done itself proud the way it handled the different en- tertainments. The delegates left our city feeling that they had been royally entertained and the memories of Baltimore and the pleasant time will linger with them. Many of the boys from this division attended the convention and were delighted to see just what the Order of Railroad Telegraphers was. They returned to their respective duties, feeling that it was an honor to be a member of an organiza- tion that has done so much for the uplift of our fellow men. The vacation season is on and the extra men are busy. Several of the young men have already handed in their applications showing that they ap- preciate the organization. It is now time to remit your dues. Do so promptly so that the work of organization will move along nicely and the attention of the local chairman can be directed in looking up new mem- bers instead of calling upon you to pay your dues. Respond promptly. So we can show a good mem- bership by June 30th. Each member should make it his duty to get in some non and the work of organization will go forward rapidly. President Wilson said if there was more than one president he would form a union. Stick to your union, boys, because all the working class has ever been able to secure has been gotten through the union. “Tommy.” CARD OF THANKS. Ely, Pa., May 12, 1913. The family of the late Josiah Beshore wish to extend their thanks to the members of the O. R. T. on the Baltimore Division for the heatiful floral design and words of comfort in their bereavement. Yours fraternally, R. A. Strasbocgh. Digitized by Googk

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1039 Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions — We have had a steady growth despite the fierce* opposition we have had to contend with, but there is work yet to be done and every member must do his or her part in bringing in the desirable nons. Your local chairman is not the whole machinery. Bro. Grieb is altvays willing to do his part and has done wonders with the aid of his loyal assistant local chairman, but there is still work for you to do among your fellow co- laborers. It was a great disappointment indeed to Bros. Grieb and Dicffcnderfcr, your delegate and alter- nate, in not being able to attend the Baltimore con- vention. They did all theyt could to get relieved, but without avail. Let us hope that they did more good to the membership by being denied this privilege than by being granted leave of absence, as it will be an “eye-opener’' for the men to get a hustle on. The following statement made by Bro. W. H. Cord, local chairman of the Knoxville division of the Southern Railway is quoted to show you the difference between the attitude of different offi- cials: “One of our division officials stated recently that an employe who accepted the benefits gotten at the expense and efforts of his fellowman with- out showing his appreciation and helping pay the bill was not loyal to his craft, and a man who was not loyal to his own Order would not be loyal to the company." “Since the telegraphers and sta- tion agents were organized, especially the last three or four years, the general manager of this sys- tem states that the service has improved greatly, and our organization has brought about this im- provement." “Some years ago he told the com- mittee it was up to these men to aid the com- pany in building up the road — and they have done it." These statements will bear investigation by the officials of the “Pennsy." They have no more loyal set of men and no more conservative set of men in their employ than the telegraphers. By seeing their committees and doing business in a harmonious way would reveal the fact that they are worthy of such treatment. Men may have to sacrifice their positions that others may have their desires gratified, but remember the O. R. T. is here to stay and long after our lips cease to speak and our eyes close forever here, others will stand ready to grasp the flag of O. R. T.-ism as it falls from our hands. There is nothing nobler than to know you have done something to assist your fellowman along the great pathway of life. Let those who are doing all they can to tear down the flag of freedom remember that “God is not mocked and whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." Bro. C. E. Dersham spent his relief day with his parents and friends at Miffiinburg, Pa. Bro. Posey Lustig spent his vacation with his parents at York and among friends at Williams- port and Newberry. Bro. Joe Schlotman, who has been off sick since December 16th last, is now out and around, but not yet able to work. He is one of our staunchest members, and we all hope to soon hear of him back at work again. Bro. E. L. Cowden, of “GO," recently returned .from his much needed vacation. Bro. W. H. Kcback, of Dalmatia, is being in- structed on the violin by Prof. Rothermel, of Sun- bury. ‘'Bill" is some violinist. Bro. A. Wetzel has purchased a Ford roadster. There is talk of moving the telegraphers from “VI" tower to the P. & R. tower, Sunbury, ac- count of the Shamokin division trains crossing over from the yard to westward main track between “P" tower and “VI" tower. Bro. F. W. Wetzel and wife spent his relief day with his brother-in-law at Mendota. “Steve.*' IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, lias deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved wife of our brother S. H. Young. In manifestation of our fraternal sympathy be it. Resolved , That the members of Williamsport and Susquehanna Division, Penna. R. R. System Divi- sion No. 18 Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing brother their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in his bereavement ; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation. A. C. Grieb, C. S. Dieffenderfer, J. N. Sponsler, Committee. Elmira Division- - Local Chairman Elliott and Bro. V. J. Youuians our delegate and alternate to the Baltimore con- vention, were - unable to attend, as the company claimed no one could be relieved at that time on account of a “shortage of men." Therefore they were compelled to remain at their posts. It was a great disappointment for them. They had plan- ned much on going as relief has seldom been re- fused to any one giving reasonable notice at this time of the year. Many of the offices are now solid O. R. T. If your office can not show as much, make a big ef- fort to make it so. It is now Bros. T. F. Hurton, J. T. Smith, R. C. McCarthy, R. B. Donahue, II. G. tut! man, R. L. Martin, W. A. Carr and G. H. Goodman. There are more coming soon. Just watch us grow. Bro. H. G. Furman, although not now engaged in railroad work is a full-fledged member. VVc understand Bro. C. II. Cayward is giving boxing lessons and judging from the “eclipse" of • •no of the worthy brother's optics we take it that at least one of the scholars has proved himself an apt pupil. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1040 The Railroad Telegrapher. A number of our telegraphers have formed a baseball team and the report already in seems to indicate their ability. The telegraphers are wide awake. Note the leg- islation recently in their behalf. All had to Governor Sulzer! The hardest working official “York State” ever had. The Pennsylvania boys will get their “jingles” twice a month now and the "pickin’’ will be easy. The smiling face of Bro. Jones of "Cross Roads” can be counted on at every meeting. We are look- ing forward to the launching of a division of the Ladies’ Auxiliary when we will have the "wim- min folks” also. What became of our $75.00 minimum? Boys join the club. Write Bro. Phillips at Horseheads for a "ticket.” We throw all the good things in. We have started on a campaign of thorough or- ganization and want every member to display a little ambition in an endeavor to get that non next to you. "1776.” Renovo Division — In the last two months a dozen or more new members joined the Order on this division and some of them are right after the nons already. Our division has also been enriched by several staunch members from other lines, to whom we extend a warm welcome. Among these is Bro. Hicks, formerly of Mix Run, who is familiar with conditions on the C. P. R. R-, where the teleg- raphers are to a man solid O. R. T., even the dispatchers and division operators. The brother states that a non would not be permitted to walk the track over there, let alone stick his face inside a telegraph office. The Journal going to press for the May num- ber earlier than usual due to the convention, we were unable to get a report of the Kane meeting to headquarters in time for that issue. The meet- ing was a complete success. Nearly all of the old stand-by’s were present, and all felt that it was good to be there. Bro. Arcndt of Foxburg, addressed the meeting, his subject being, "What are our needs?” His talk was right to the point, and was gladly received by all. Come again brother, when convenient to attend. We understand from our division operator that all our salaries were to be adjusted, but only six or seven offices were granted a 5 per cent increase. Offices which deserved a readjustment were passed over. Instead of those slighted be- coming disgusted with the O. R. T., however, especiallly the fair sex, it has only increased their determination to join us. Since the circular letter came out regulating the use of automatic sending machines there has been an absence of a lot of this sending. If they can not be properly adjusted, and the sending is not plain, they are barred from use, and none can be used at all without the authority of the division operator. A few of the men are not giving as good serv- ice as the company requires, which is both to their own detriment and our benefit. Sleeping on duty will not be tolerated and those who will not stay awake deserve the sentence given them. Care- lessness and unsatisfactory service and using the wire for conversation and improper language will surely result in being disciplined. The new time table in effect May 25th, gives us two new passenger trains, one between Kane and Erie, and a milk train between Renovo and Em- porium, for Buffalo. There are also slight changes in the time of other trains. Instead of one copy only being to each office, every telegrapher, has received one, which has blank pages for the posting of special instructions issued from time to time. Speed signaling is the latest device to be in- stalled on the entire system at all interlocking offices, making more work for telegraphers. Where there are three arms on the mast, the upper arm gives permission to run 60 miles per hour to the next block station; the middle arm, 30, and the lower arm, 15 miles per hour, at stations where there are two arms, the upper is 60 and the lower 15 miles per hour. The upper board is given in connection with a clear block, and the two lower with a green block. The man who railroads five years from now ought to be able to do most anything. He will have to be a walking encyclopedia and an elec- trical and signal expert. We asked an engineer a short time ago how much he could save a year above all expenses, including vacation and the lit- tle luxuries of shows, lectures, etc., and he said he could put a thousand dollars in the bank. Hand me the smelling bottle! Saves more money than we get altogether. Where’s the guy who put the "creases” in our increases? Three message jobs were advertised in "RA” office April 1st. The successful bidders in order were Bros. Thos. H. Dougherty, Luke G'iskey, and Bernard J. Kane. Bro. Griskey is filling the morning trick, vacated by Wm. Barrows, extra dispatcher, who resigned. Bro. Wetzler of third "HR” is doing May re- lief work at “RA.” Bro. Henninger is now first at "AK.” Bro. Hoffecker is relieving Bro. Wetzler while he is doing relief work at "RA.” Bro. O’Brien is erecting a large wigwam at Wistar. The lingo and feathers are all he needs to be a big chief. Miss Beansinger, of the N. Y. C. is relieving Miss Nora I*\ Kelly, third "MS,” who is off with a fractured arm. Bro. Kates has gone with the W. J. & S. Mr. Clair, a new man, bid in "HA” third. Bro. M. II. Hall is relieving Bro. Hicoff on ac- count of the sickness of his wife. Bro. M. C. Goodwin, spent his relief day with Bro. A. L. Goodwin at Emporium and Bro. R. F. Frampton, as usual hied to the farm, had ice cream and cake with his niece on her birthday, and visited with his father at Punxsutawncy. Bro. T. A. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1041 George Hooley, from the Western Union, has the message job at “AD.” This position will soon need to be put up for bid. Bro. R. E. Rosenkrans, with his family and several friends drove to Elbon and spent his relief day with his brother Frank. A law recently passed requires the company to pay its employes twice a month. We congratulate our brothers on the B. R. & P. Ry., on the recent voluntary 6 per cent raise they recently received bringing their wages up to about the P. R. R. standard, in some cases and in others a little higher. I do not know how the other boys feel about it, but I am in favor of a vacation of twelve con- secutive days a year with pay instead of one day a month. If we want to take a trip, we can then do so, without laying off and losing our pay. We can’t go anywhere one day a month. Talk over this suggestion; find out the sentiment; put it to a vote, refer it to the officials, and have the schedule changed accordingly. What do you want one day a month, or twelve consecutive days a year? Div. Cor. Allegheny Division — There was no write-up from this division in the April Journal, as I was one of the unlucky ones to be tied up on the Salamanca Branch for sev- eral days on account of the flood the latter part of March, and unable to get home and get the items In for publication, and I did not receive any assistance from the brothers and sisters for this write-up. I would urge you to take a more active part in trying to keep up this work. Meetings will be held at different points on the division shortly, and the membership informed as to what took place at the Baltimore con- vention. It was one of the largest conventions ever held in the history of the organization. The brothers and sisters who desire to have their policies changed from a lower rate to a higher one, or to change the names of their bene- ficiaries, can now do so free of cost, where here* tofore a fee of $i.oo was charged for making such changes. We extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the friends and relatives of Bro. Hodge, whose death, after a long illness of tubercular throat trouble, was noted in the last Journal. As he had been at his home for nearly a year, we were under the impression that he was getting along nicely. Bro. C. R- Elliston, while visiting his parents and friends at his home in Kentucky, was relieved by Bro. C. A. A. Snyder. Bro. M. W. Larson, of the Salamanca Branch, was recently married. Congratulations. Cupid seems to be busy up that way, and we under- stand there is soon to be another wedding at Tidioute. Bro. R. V. Robinson is now on third Monterey, and has moved his family there, relieved on Fox- burg second by W. N. Armfield, second Corydon. who has moved his family to Emlenton, and en- joys a 4-mile walk back and forth to work. Bro. C. E. Lutrell is back on “UN” second, displaced on first Sandy by Mr. Barras. Bro. Linden bid in first River Side Jet., and will move his family to Bradford. Bro. E. G. Wolff bid in third “FD” tower, Ford City; Bro. Wiley first, and John Say second. Bro. Fred Brooks bid in second “WR.” Brothers and sisters, let me have your items by the 20th of each month. I will appreciate this help very much. Cert. i8. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the supreme Ruler of the universe to call to his reward our brother, D. F. Ncese, in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Allegheny Divi- sion of P. R. R., System Division No. 17, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends, in this their hour of sorrow and sadness, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. O. T. Arendt, Emil Marshall, F. P. Murray, Committee. Allegheny Low Grade Division — Business is not very brisk; offices closed as fol- lows: third at “NS,” “MT,” “BU,” “FC” and “CA.” Bro. Cubcrry, of Brookville, went to third “GH.” Bro. J. D. Steinbrook, second “HJ,” and Bro. L. D. Cable bid in second Bell. The solid O. R. T. block stations are: “HJ,” two tricks, “AW,” “MY,” “SU,” “GH,” “RK ,” “DU,” “YR,” and “DA,” three tricks; “HJ,” “CA.” “NA,” “FR,” “WE,” “FC,” “BU,” and “NS,” and Bell, two tricks solid; “BA” and “OD” 12-hour tricks solid. This will give you a pretty good idea of what is going on here. Our extra men are about all up-to-date, and we propose to stay with it until we win. Everybody keep paid up. Read the O. R. T. Journal and see what other divisions are doing. No cards, no thanks or favors. Cert. 1913. Monongahcla Diznsion — The new bridge crossing the Monongahcla River at West Brownsville Jet., has been completed, and put in service, and considerable changes made in yard and tracks. “ W B ” office was moved north of “GX” to a point near Kinder Mine, and “GX” closed, causing considerable displacing of men. Bro. Koop, first “GX,” goes to first “WB.” vice Banks to first “BF,” vice phone operator Y'ercoe to third “SC,” vice Reed to second “SC.” vice Powers off on account of sickness. Bro. Hendricks, second “GX,” to second “WB,” vice Smith to third “BP.” vice Howard to second Digitized by Google

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1042 The Railroad Telegrapher, "FO.” Bro. Donovan, third “GX,” to third “WB,” vice Stratton to second “FJ,” vice phone operator Wcinrich to second “BZ,” vice phone operator Morgan to extra list. Bro. Stover, local chairman, and Bro. Roberts, attended the Baltimore convention. The former was relieved by Mr. Gouchnour, and the latter by Mr. McCormick. Sister Fuester is spending her vacation at Galveston, Texas, Bro. Flegal re- lieving. Bro. Hasten relieved Bro. Adler spending a few days In West Virginia. Extra Dispatcher Cartwright was relieved while on second in dispatcher’s office by Mr. McCor- mick. Dispatcher Eagan relieved the dispatchers at “PA,” “AY,” and “WJ.” Mr. Bowen, Shire Oak yards nights, was absent a few days on account of his brother being killed in the explosion of the Cincinnati mine. Dispatcher Haven, while relieving Dispatcher Kelly on first “PA,” was relieved on second “PA” by Extra Dispatcher Hollaway. The call at “WB” dispatcher’s office has been changed to “WJ,” also message office at “WJ,” Hay and night 1 2 hours each. Gov. Tencr has put his signature to the two- week-pay law, so after July 1, 191 j, we will be receiving our money twice a month. It Is rumored around since the new changes in West Brownsville Jet. yard, that the round house and machine shops will shortly be moved south of the Monongahela River, and that there will soon he an electric interlocking plant installed near this point. ' Cert. 1583. Trenton Division, Lower End - The rates to join are: June, $5. .*5; July, $9.00. From now on every member in good standing will receive $1.00 commission on each new member secured. Brothers get busy with the nons. This is easy money for all who have a little push in them, and arc interested in the welfare of the Order. J. H. Austin. A. L. C. NOTICE. To oil Members Trenton Division, Louer Ends: Bro. Geo. C. Lockwood, No. 104 Tyler street, Trenton, N. J.. has been appointed correspondent vice Bro. H. J. Reeves assigned local chairman, agents department. J. H. Austin, Jr., Assistant Chairman. Never since the Order was organized on this division of the P. R. R. has there been such a sentiment among the boys to stand by the O. R. T. to assist the local chairman to the best of their ability. This is expressed in every brother’s countenance and the way applications arc coming in is certainly encouraging. The few delinquents vve hope will soon show their manly principle and pay up. We are bound to win, as our case is a just one, and right will prevail. Brothers, keep after the few nons left as they need us and we need them. The majority of them are almost persuaded to come in and they are all good fellows. Brothers on this end please mail all the news and changes you can to Bro. Lockwood at Trenton by the aoth. This will enable him to get them to the editor in time for the next month’s journal. Some good meetings will be held in Trenton right along that will bring good results as we will have an array of able speakers, who will give us a good talk that will be thoroughly enjoyed by all who attend. Superintendent Caughlin spent a few days at Burlington, N. J., recently with his parents. Bro. L. A. Lyons was recently initiated into the Mt. Holly Woodmen of the World. Bro. J. H. Austin and wife spent an enjoyable three days’ at the Baltimore convention. Meeting with such a representative body of union teleg- raphers was certainly inspiring. Their only dis- appointment was that they were obliged to return before the time fixed by the committee of arrange- ments for the trip enjoyed by others through the courtesy of the officials of the B. & O. R. R. over that line to Washington, D. C., and return. Stay close to your jobs as marker tests are be- ing made singly at each office. I understand the services of the so-called “safety committee,” is soon to be dispensed with. It was reported recently that the offices on the Trenton branch “were to be given an increase.” The truth of the matter is that a petition signed by each man on the Trenton branch was taken to the general manager’s office at Philadelphia person- ally by Messrs. Wright and Callihan. Now boys the best way is for every man to stay on his job, especially the third trick men and the officials will then have no cause for complaint. The “crack shot” of the Eleventh Ward of Trenton says he saw “several kinds of wild ani- mals lately near Rusling,” so we probably have a tale-bearer on the Trenton branch. Mr. Dann, first Stanwick, bid in second Borden- town. John Hartman, who bid in first “BO,” is still at “DS” Camden. H. M. Smith, “CF” Cam den, bid in first “MJ” tower, East Burlington, vice W. II. Reed. There arc some positions on this division vacant over six months that should be advertised. Several men would like to have them. Bros. Reeves and Smith, of Edgewater Park, arc about ready to start farming. Brothers turn out to the meetings better and make things interesting. You can certainly get there once a month. “NW” Robbinsvillc and “RI” Riverton are solid as a rock. Bro. Kehoc took in the sights in Philadelphia re- cently. Bro. Hillman has returned from South Amboy end to Mt. Holly. We are glad to see him back. Brothers keep your local chairman posted on all the doings. And keep up your interest in the Order. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1043 The name of “non*’ is a great disgrace To have it staring one in the face. How nons can stand it has me beat. How a man can be a non and able to sleep. And dream of the benefits enjoyed each day. Through the efforts of the O. R. T. But they are doing this every day And always looking for more pay. With a conscience apparently free. Div. Cor. West Jersey and Seashore Division — The convention is over and it was the greatest one we ever had. Those who failed to visit Bal- timore while it was in session missed the mag- nificent spectacle of a large body of intelligent men assembled on the floor of the convention legislating for brothers and nons alike. I understand the Erie management has given notice of a decrease in the telegraphers’ salaries on that road, on account of the telephones being in- stalled. Let us all pay up our dues like men at once and help to thoroughly organize this division so we will be in a position to avoid such a calam- ity here. After a brakeman is on the road six months he joins his craft and stays with it. He don’t drop out with some flimsy excuse when it is time to pay dues. That’s why they are able to do things. Take more interest in the organization work, and attend the meetings regularly where you will learn what is going on. We have elected a man of in- tegrity as chairman. He is working hard, but can not do it all. We must support him to the fullest extent to bring about the conditions we are striving for. Then things will come our way. We are in the right and right will prevail. Bro. M. Sofronsky of Sea Isle City has been nursing a bad carbuncle. Chas. Warwick of Collingswood has taken Ocean View agency. Having been recently married, his wife will no doubt see that he gets a card as it will be protection for both of them. Bro. B. Lipscher, who bumped Coppage at Wal- lace, then bid in second Lucaston, w*as bumped from there by Mr. Stewart of Winslow “B” tower and then bid in second Atco. Later he went home on a ten-day vacation and then to a hos- pital for an operation. We hope this hustling brother will soon be well and back with us again before this reaches you. Bro. J. W. Muessen is now on a farm near Mitchellville, Md. He is a good old scout and keeps his dues up even when he is not working. L. T. Meredith, bumped from relief schedule, bid in Woodbury second, vice Bro. Harry Davis, who bid in the relief job. Bro. E. E. Ringler after taking in the Balti- more convention went on a visit to friends in Virginia. Brothers see that the new men coming on the road get an up-to-date. There is no reason why they should not come with us at once. We understand some tickets were offered on this division to help defray the expense of a cer- tain convention at Harrisburg. We have not heard of any one from this part of the road going to it. The boys on the Reading are to be congratulated on their solid showing. There are a few on the P. R. R., who might as well get in line now. W. E. Cavanaugh, second leverman, Camden Terminal division “X’* tower, has gone to At- lantic City with his family owing to the condition of his wife’s health. We hope the change will do her good and that “Cavy” will soon be with us. We hope our new Bro. Milask, will be able to do some good missionary work in his locality. Bro. Jones of Woodbury, goes to “G” Glass- boro, vice Bro. Bowe, who bid in second “HN” tower, Camden, N. J. Bro. W. W. Carr, Jr., relieved Bro. Nightin- gale, while he was at the convention. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Sister Stratton and hope she will soon be well again. Bro. Stratton has the sympathy of all the boys. Bro. Horner’s wife, who has been sick for some time, we are glad to learn will soon be about again. Bro. Archer is relieving Garry Bostwick at “KN.” Div. Cor. New York, Chicago & St. Louis R. R. Resolutions of Thanks. The following resolutions were passed at the session of the General Committee of System Divi- sion No. 18, N. Y. C. & St. L. R. R., held at Gillsey Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, April 4, 1913: Resolved, That the new General Committee ex- tend its heartfelt thanks to Bro. Crisenberry and Bro. C. F. Mayer for the efficient and untiring service rendered by them, in their responsible positions in the work of the past, and their efforts to accomplish better results and increased salaries, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished Bro. Crisenberry and Bro. Mayer, and a copy also be sent to Bro. L. W. Quick, to be published in The Railroad Telegrapher. F. F. Cowley, H. R. Kist, W. R. Briggs, Committee. Chicago District — Through a misunderstanding, I reported Bro. Nichols elected as chairman, and it should have been Bro. Avey, from Osborn. We all wish him success in his position, and hope he will make things hum. We also wish to thank the retiring chairman, Bro. Criss, who has given us good service and all of his time. We are not going to lose him, however, as he is elected our secretary and treasurer, and I am sure will give us equally as good service in his new position as he did in the old. If wc will help these hoys out. we can make their work lighter ami our membership greater. \Yc should get busy or. the nuns ami try to eliminate a few of them. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1044 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. F. L. Martin, second trick Claypool, is now with the Wabash at Montpelier, Ind. We are elated to hear this, and wish him success. Bro. J. W. Whittkamper, third Knox, is on thirty days' vacation visiting his father in Okla- homa, relieved by T. H. Collier, a new man. Bro. J. F. Linneman, who bid in second Stony Island, has returned to third Ft. Wayne, vice Mr. Crouse, resigned, to run trains on the Interurban line at South Bend. Bro. C. J. Roth, who bid in first R. I. Jet., is relieving on second Stony Island. Bro. J. F. Ridenour, who bid in “DE” Chicago, had to give it up as his arm would not stand the steady grind there. This puts “DE” on bid again. The ice house at Stony Island was nearly de- stroyed by fire early in May, and a fire in “DS” yard burnt up 44 cars, including seven cars of merchandise. Bro. Shoemaker is very much pleased with his new position as Chief Clerk to the G. Y. M. There is more money in it than telegraphing. Bro. Art Hamilton was married recently and left for some western point. We all congratu- late him and hope he will land a nice job. Quite a few offices were opened recently, and a number of the boys still wanting a change. Bro. C. J. Roth bid in second Laity; Bro. J. F. Linneman second “FO” Ft. Wayne; .Bro. A. T. Hixon middle “FO” Ft. Wayne; Bro. R. J. Dimmit second Claypool; Bro. E. J. Brennan second Knox, and Bro. J. F. Ridenour Hammond days. Get your money to Bro. Criss as soon as pos- sible for a nice, new, up-to-date card. First come, first served. It don’t pay to be without one. Some real nice “boomer” without a card, helped himself to my “bug” recently. He is known. It was a small trick. “No cards, no favors,” is the best plan, and I hope we will all observe it. Let’s have a meeting at Hammond. Get busy, for those twelve days off with pay, get in your requests early, and take a new card with you. Guy, Cert. 157. Buffalo Division — Bro. J. E. Morris and wife, of North East, have returned from a visit to Bro. Morris’ for- mer home and haunts around Virginia Hot Springs. Bro. G. E. Shover, of Conneaut yard, was re- cently relieved by Mr. Ryan. Mr. Thomas, of the D. & R. G., is relieving Mr. Now, at Conneaut. Bro. Glezen is enjoying an eight-hour trick on second Brocton yard, after the roost at Brocton agency. The boys in “MX” sent Bro. A. C. White, agent Crayton, appropriate telegrams of congrat- ulations enroute on his wedding trip. Bro. C. J. Dow, clerk to Chief Dispatcher, Conneaut, who attended the recent County Cen- tennial Anniversary of the Masonic bodies, at Ashtabula, will shortly visit his mother and sifter in Lbs Angeles, visiting New Orleans and Jaurez enroute. Mr. Crane relieved Mr. Murphy in the Cleve- land general office, on a western trip, who has gone into the real estate business. We wish him success. Bro. Edy, Swanville agency, has gone with the General Electric Co. We wish him great suc- cess. Carl Peffer relieved him pending bulletin. Bro. R. M. Hunt has been promoted from chief clerk to the division superintendent, to the im- portant position of general yardmaster at Buf- falo. We all wish him success in - straightening out the Buffalo terminals. Bro. Crlsenbcrry, delegate to the Grand Divi- sion at Baltimore, was a welcome caller at Orin and Conneaut lately. Bro. Soleitzer, third Silver Creek, off recently on account of sickness in his family, was re- lieved by Mr. Engle. Mr. Fowler, of Buffalo Jet., was relieved at Conneaut recently, while attending a funeral, by Bro. Jack Brooks, of Girard. Bro. Fred Nigh, tiring of life, talks of moving to some suburban location. Edna Chapman is at Moorhead agency pending bulletin. We are all pleased to hear that Lineman J. K. Henderson, who has been sick at his home in Conneaut for several weeks, is again out. Jack is a friend of all the hoys. Bro. J. II. Swanson is now on second Tifft yard, Bro. Emmerling going to West Seneca third. “FH,” East Buffalo, is now cut in on this wire, and manned by a good telegrapher whom we hope is up to date. Cert. 57. Third District — The meeting at Bellevue, May 16th, was fairly well attended, although we could have accommo- dated a few more brothers from the second dis- trict. We hope the brothers, will come out and get in touch with the live members. A live mem- ber in the organization will be attentive to other matters and our employers want men who are alive to their personal as well as the company’s interests. It has been suggested, that any of the members who can not attend the meetings (especially the second and third trick men), write a letter to the local chairman or chief telegrapher of the division, giving their views on different matters which they think would be of benefit to the Order or any matter that in any way affects the Order, or whenever they have any motions to offer, making it brief as possible, to still contain the full meaning of such motion, making two copies, one copy to be placed on file with the minutes of the meeting, and the other copy to he returned to the brother making the motion, which copy will show whether carried or not and If not, the reason therefor. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1045 This is a good suggestion, brothers, and would no doubt receive due consideration at the meet- ings, should the brothers who are unable to attend desire to avail themselves of this privilege. This, however, does not apply to members who can , but for some reason do not or will not attend the meetings. Bro. P. D. Russell, agent Old Fort, Ohio, has announced his intention of becoming a candidate for representative to Congress from the 13th Ohio district. Bro. Russell is a straight-forward, clean-cut fellow, and should receive our hearty support in his race .for nomination and election which we hope he will gain. He was relieved while on two weeks’ vacation in Illinois by Bro. R. L. Bowman. Bro. F. E. Kelly, second Green Springs, was relieved a few days by Mr. Murray, while look- ing after his farm, recently purchased near there. Bro. L. Neal, who fell from a semaphore pole and sprained his wrist, after taking a trip through the east, is back again on third Green Springs Jet. The Pennsylvania R. R. installed three tricks in a tower recently constructed at Bellevue, thus discontinuing the office at “BX” as a joint office with this company, making the business handled at that point much lighter. The third trick was cut off, and Bro. D. P. Kenworthy, who has had it about six years, went to third east end double track at Cleveland. The many friends of the Kenworthy’s regret their departure. Bro. C. R. Walker, third Colby, was off several nights on account of sickness. Bro. R. J. Bowman, relief agent, relieved Bro. C. L. Zimmerman, agent Maple Grove, while on vacation superintending the building of his fine new home. Bro. D. E. Wolfe, third Mortimer, was relieved a few days by C. A. Luden, from Penn., and Bro. A. C. Wagoner, first McComb, on account of the death of his niece, by Mr. Harris, who also re- lieved Bro. A. A. Johnson agent Millers City, while sick. Bro. A. T. Ilixon, first Continental, bid in sec- ond middle trick, Ft. Wayne, relieved by Bro. R. Jacobs, and he on second by Mr. Harris. Bro. L. E. Wagoner, third Continental, was relieved several nights on account of the death of his niece, by Bro. Griffith, pending transfer. E. R. Heisey is on second Latty until trans- fer is made to Mr. Roth, on bid. Brothers, line them up. Mr. Linneman bid in second “FO,” Ft. Wayne, third trick copier’s position “DI” on bulletin May 1 st, has been abolished. C. A. Warner bid in Princeton agency, vice Bro. Warner, who relieved Bro. Leslie on leave, who later resigned. Shinrock closed part of the time recently, no available men. Skygack. Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R. R. Second District , South — Business is moving again, and everyone is busy. Trains are running now over the entire line, but we still remember that we had a flood, and have to run carefully over some forty miles of track on account of the new roadbed. A meeting of the committee was called for Phillips’ Hotel, Dayton, Sunday, May 4th, at 10 a. m., but presume Bro. Stenger didn’t “call loud enough,” as Bros. Miller and Seithman were the only ones present. The boys have now returned from attending the convention at “dear old Baltimore,” and we expect to soon have some “real live meetings.'* when every brother should try to be preserif for the good of the cause. Quite a lively meeting was held at The Lima House, Lima, a short time ago, called in the in- terest of the brothers on the Erie Ry. Bro. Newman, of St. Louis, was present, and made the boys a real classy talk along lines interesting to them, and also to a couple of the brothers from Division 21, who were welcomed by the Erie boys. A few more of the same kind, and a lot of the boys will get acquainted with their neighbors. There is nothinj; like knowing who’s who, and why. A flash of lightning touched the phone wire recently and it was all off with the “Hello boys,” and “back to the tickers,” sounded rather queer, but none of the boys had forgotten how. Bro. Mike Sullivan, first Anna, made a dash up the line May 15th, and called on several of the boys, ending his trip at Lima. Mike was a stranger in these parts, hut in the future it will be “old friends meet again.” Mike said he was going to call on “his sister,” at Lima. Perhaps it was “some one else’s sister”; anyway, he never came back. One of the leading merchants of Wapakoneta, on the night of May 10th, was badly beaten up and robbed of $25.00. The robbers overlooked $140.00 in his vest pocket. This happened close to A. K. tower, but Bro. Frank Market knew nothing of it until relieved by Bro. Kropft the fol- lowing morning. Within the last month the Erie has run three telegrapher’s specials of from three to four cars each making pleasant calls on all the boys along the line. These specials, however, were not run to give the telegraphers a “joy ride,” or any- thing like that, as there were no telegraphers on board, just a few officials “feeling out” the senti- ment of the boys regarding the threatened trouble. Come along with your dues, boys, and get your new cards and get the nons interested in joining the Order. We will be pleased to wel- come them into Division 21. You will all get your regular monthly blanks to fill out. This time “come across.” That’s what makes things look strong. R. E. Young bid in Erie Jet. third, and Frank Schultz second “SW” cabin. Bro. Baker going to Tipp City third. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1046 The Railroad Telegrapher. "Bill” Small, Sidney second, has been prom- ised a new "steamboat.” When he gets it, and mounts the bridge to give command, we hope he will “shake an up-to-date card at his crew and make them fire up." Smoke is all right, but steam is what’s needed on this run to move the propellers. We still solicit your aid as heretofore by send- ing us any notes you can pick up for our write- up in the journal. Let us have them by the 20th of the month. Bro. Schaaf, of Kirkwood, visited Bro. Marken at "AK” tower recently. Seithman, from Erie Jet., was to have met with them but from reports it’s well that he slipped the date. When the telephone goes out, then the tele- graph comes in, That is where the dot and dash boys always shine; You can talk about your farmers, running rail- ways up to snuff, But telegraphers are the ones to man the line. If you don’t believe it, ask Williams. Div. Cor. Springfield Division — Bro. G. B. Boswell, of Metcalfe, made a busi- ness trip to Indianapolis Sunday, recently. Bro. A. P. McCown, first Hume, w’as also in Indian- apolis on business recently. Our Local Chairman, Bro. J. H. Carter, at Marshall, was relieved recently for a visit to the dentist, by L. R. McIntyre. Bro. C. S. Singleton and wife, Bloomingdale, failed to reach their destination on account of high water, and after being held at New Madison, O., for a week were compelled to return home. They expect to try it again in June. Bro. H. D. Menaugh, Atwood, who was taken to the Decatur hospital and operated upon for appendicitis, is getting along nicely, and we hope to see him able for duty soon. He is being re- lieved by Bro. V. R. Thomas. J. F. Shannon, agent Shops, spent Saturday recently with his father at Bloomingdale, whose health is very poor. A complaint from our agents who handle the express, in regard to bonds, will be presented to our committee at the next meeting. Please send in your notes. They may not seem interesting to you who already know them, but remember the rest of us are in ignorance, and glad to be enlightened. “B.” IVellslon Division — Our local chairman, Bro. lloopert, while at- tending the Baltimore convention was relieved by Bro. Welsh. Bro. Passmore was relieved on third "CH” by Mr. Kelly a few nights, and he on second James- town, by a new man. Bro. Morrison, on second East l>ayt-'t for a few weeks, was relieved on third by Mr. (' in- ton, a commercial man. Bro. Warnecke, Washington "CH,” has been on sick list for some time. We hope he will soon be with us agairl. Bro. Pickens, Frankfort, is busy keeping a line on work extras, between Chlllicothe and Austin. Bro. E. E. Vesper, agent Richmondale, is now with the Wabash. Jamestown nights, open since April 14th, has not been advertised. If any of you wish this trick take the matter up with our local chairman. These positions should be advertised as soon as opened according to our last schedule. Get after the non beside you brothers, wre want to be 100 per cent strong.' Brothers on the Ironton branch, get after Mr. Coalt at Ironton, also Mr. Kelly, who has been on this road for some time. The party who stole the writer’s car left it standing beside track, three miles west of Chilli- cothe. Many thanks to the boys who helped me locate it. Hub, Cert. 187. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. River Diinsion — The boy’s on the river, H. & D. and I. & M. divisions were pained to learn of the sudden death on May 8th of Bro. Roy W. Short, the popular third trick telegrapher at South Min- neapolis, where he was located for several years. His kind and genial disposition endeared him to a wide circle of friends. He suffered for some time with an earache which often necessitated his absence from duty, but never complained. The trouble finally developed an abscess of the brain and took him suddenly away. He was 31 years of age and unmarried. The C. M. & St. P. Ry, has lost an earnest and faithful employee, his relatives a loving and dutiful son and brother, and Division No. 23 a steadfast and enthusiastic member. His funeral, which was held in Min- neapolis on Monday, May 12th, under the aus- pices of the O. R. T. and Odd Fellows, was largely attended and the many beautiful floral tributes bore mute testimony to the universal love and esteem in which he was held. We commend his sorrowing relatives to the loving care of Him who doeth all things well. Cert. 931. River C. U. and Wabasha Division — Bro. E. E. Peterson, cashier Chippewa Falls, on a trip to Tacoma, was relieved by W. W. Shan nan. Bro. E. H. Krugmirc went on a trip to the coast. May 1st, relieved by Walt. Smith. Owing to the erroneous information a state- ment appeared in the March Telegrapher reflect- ing on Agent Thayer, at Ridgeway in regard to his son being in the office there with Bro. Johnson. Upon investigation we learn that Mr. Thayer was not to blame for the misunderstanding, and in justice to him and his son we are glad to make this correction. L. I’. Morrow, third Hastings yard, was re- lieved by Bro. J. H. New’tnan. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1047 Bro. Wm. Kuzler, agent VVaconta, on vacation in May, was relieved by Mr. Henry, from the I. & M. division. Chief Dispatcher S. Kewes was selected during his absence by W. C. Stackpole, and he as assist- ant chief by A. H. Adams relieved on second by H. C. Vogel with F. E. Brunner on third. The new fourth trick in “C” Minneapolis was bid in by Bro. C. R. Latourelle, relieved on Hast- ings second, by C. D. Searson, later bid in by Bro. J. E. Leahy, who is relieving Bro. F. G. Maloney on third Wabasha now in “C” Minneapolis extra. Bro. J. H. Newrnan bid in third Bridge switch. Cert. 2038. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom has deemed it best to remove from our midst, our esteemed Brother, Roy W. Short, be it Resolved, That in manifestation of our grief and ' fraternal sympathy, we extend to the family of our deceased brother, our heartfelt sorrow for the great loss they have sustained, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the records of this division, and a copy furnished The Telegrapher for publication. W. J. Leahy, H. F. Swift, E. B. Wilcox, Com-mittec. Kansas City Division — The meeting held in the Ballingall Hotel Sun- day, May 4th, was a success, although we would liked to have seen more than one brother pres- ent from the Marion Line. Bro. Gallagher, dele- gate to the Baltimore convention our newly elected local chairman called the meeting to order at 2 p. m., and appointed Bro. Cochran chairman and Bro. Cross secretary of the meeting. A few of the proposed bills in the coming convention to be held at Baltimore May 12th were read by Bro. Gallagher for discussion. After business matters were disposed of Chief Dispatcner Moon called and gave us a nice talk. The brothers present were : Wm. Roberts, W. G. Davis, J. L. Wright, II. F. Owen, H. G. Richardson, J. C Brown, J. \V. Guy, G. H. Burkhciser, C. F. Cochran, Chas. E. Cross L,. M. Boughtin, A. R. Nicholson, C. F. Ream, H. J. Barnard and G. E. Gillespie. Sisters Sisk and Butler and C. T. Nolan were also pres- ent. The next meeting will be held at Laredo, Mo., after Bro. Gallagher returns from the con- vention. One thing that seemed a little strange was every brother from the East Division was from the one- man station. At least one from every three-man job on the whole division should be in attendance. Our local officials certainly treated us white in allowing us to be off the entire day. This is the proper spirit to promote a better feeling socially, meet each other oftener and get better acquainted. If the brothers would put forth the efforts our officials do, it would be accomplished. The writer is indebted to Bro. Cross of Ot- tumwa, for a complete report of the meeting; to Bro. Boughtin for middle division items and to Richardson Farson for east end notes and com ments. This division recently lost by death Bro. Thomas W. Jones, of Braymer, Mo., an old timer who has been here since the road was built and long a valued member of the Order. Bro. Jones had been in poor health for a long time and had not worked for several weeks before his death. He was agent at Braymer for several years and at other points on the west end before going there. His wife and daughters and a host of friends are left. His remains were taken to his old hom$ in Wisconsin for burial. All unite in extending deep sympathy to the sorrowing rela- tives. Bro. Briggs formerly of this line, who has been with the Rock Island, died at Altamont, Mo. His remains were brought to his old home. Newtown for burial. Some of the Milwaukee boys attended the funeral there. Bro. Summers, North English nights, was hurt pretty bad awhile back handling some trunks. Bro. D. L. Fulton, second Coburg, was relieved on a recent Sunday by Bro. Lindner, from Kan- sas City. Fire entirely destroyed South Amana depot early in May. This is the second time in the history of the station that this has occurred. Bro. Clifford C. Carnes, first Chillicothc, and bride will reside in the new home Bro. Carnes has just purchased. Congratulations and best wishes. Third Dispatcher Upp called to Braymer on account of the illness of his father, was relieved by Mr. Nolan and he by Bro. Tuomey. Bro. G. M. Reisch, who bid in Braymer agency has been granted 98 days leave to try out on a new job, similar to that now held by Bro. De- Garmo. Bro. I. S. Williamson was assigned the agency at Braymer, temporarily relieved by Bro. Johnson at Newton, leaving third there open. The new depot at Conroy is about completed. Mr. Post from Amana bid in Conroy, vice Bro. Stanerson on leave and Amana days is bulletined. Sister Sisk was relieved at Rutledge by Bro. J. D. McCarty, while visiting Chicago recently. Bro. L. M. Boughtin at Mystic, w’hose name ap- peared in The Telegrapher recently without the prefix “brother” has been a member since 1902 and has a brother a member on the N. P. He is lining up the bunch of nons at Mystic. He made a trip down into Egypt mine recently, half a mile and back under old mother earth and brought back a piece of coal from the face of a vein, as a souvenir. Bro. Burkheiscr, who relieved Bro. Reisch agent Moravia, while on a trip to Chicago, was re- lieved at Mystic by Mr. Calvert. Bro. Fisher, of Seymour, Sundaved in Mystic recently and called on his lady friends. Seymour third is up for hid. Bro. C. E. Brown, on a trip to the coast re- lieved on second Williamsburg, by Mr. Shaw. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1048 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ottumwa passenger station hours changed. Bro. Barnard now goes to work at i p. m. and Bro. Wendell at 10 p. m. Bro. S. A. Allen, agent at Limby, la., was oft several days recently, taking the civil service examination at Ottumwa. Bro. H. G. Richardson, agent at Parson, la., with his family were over Sunday visitors in Moravia, la., May iith. Bro. Weber was relieved at Polo a few days by Young Beistle. It is now Bro. Jimmy McCarty, relieving at • Northern Jet. Miss Rowe, a daughter of Bro. Rowe at Cone, who relieved Bro. Pollard at Sewal while in Ot- tumwa on business, also relieved Mr. McCue on third Sewal and Bro. Johnson on third New- town a few days. Mr. Kennedy is acting agent at Moravia relieved by Mr. Cockrell on second there pending the transfer of Bro. Riddle, who bid it in, leaving Osgood agency on bulletin. Braymer helper took the telegraphers examina- tion at Ottumwa Jet. recently. Bro. W. C. Bell, on vacation in May, was re- lieved by L W. Cockrell. Tom Nolan is relieving the dispatchers during their vacations. Ex-Bro. Sanford is on second, Mr. Pogue on third and Bro. T. II. Tuomey on the “loop” at Ottumwa Jet. Bro. Tuomey visited relatives in Chicago recently. Bro. C. E. English, relieved by a new man at Sigourney nights is acting as agent there while Bro. Gallagher is away. Business is fair and “Tonnage” is the watch- word. Every through freight has 1500 tons or more. Brothers when you have something of interest to the craft, make a note of it and send to Bro. Tuomey, care C. M. & St. P. Ry., Ottumwa Jet., on or befoie the 22nd of the month. You delinquents better hurry up; another term will place you on the list of nons. If we are to get a raise next year we will have to have the strength of numbers to do so. Get busy! Div. Cor. M embers Dcs Moines Dhision: Having elected me as your local chairman, I wish to thank you all, and advise you that it will be a pleasure to handle any grievance or answer any questions. I assure you I will endeavor to handle all business in a way that will meet the approval of all officials, as well as be a credit to the Order. Help me make the division 100 per cent, which will eliminate the necessity of the name “non” being applied to any of our fellow workmen. Fraternally, H. E. Cunningham. Dcs Matties District Xotes — Bro. S. S. Price, relieved at Adel by J. J. Wil- liams, Resumed at Clive days. Bro. Nelson, agent Adel, who has been very low with Bright’s disease. we arc glad to learn, is recovering. He ex- pects to spend some months in Excelsor Springs, Mo., and attend the Baltimore convention to which he was elected a delegate. Bro. R. H. Martin second Clive, bid in Cburdan station. Bro. Martin is competent. Hope he will have better success than the other men in past years. Clive second up for bids. Jno. Kudje, agent Waukee, sick with tonsilitis. W. T. Roach, from Glllett’s Grove, relieving. Bro. A. Grooms, of Varinia is visiting his family on his claim, Mr. Hudson relieving. Albert City depot closed for a day owing to the illness of Bro. Jackman, was re-opened by a helper from Sac City. Bro. D. H. Houghtaling, who relieved Bro. Geo. Snure, first Rockwell City a week on account of sickness, is now on second Clive, relieved by Budd Van Hoosier at Fonda tower. Nine gravel trains are now working day and night hauling gravel for the new grading of the C. C. B. division. Night men will probably be put on at Jefferson, Churdan and Fonda, to keep these trains moving. They have preference to passenger trains, every train taking siding for them. Watch the wires closely boys and assist the dispatchers all you can to get these trains over the road. The Dcs Moines O. R. T. Club now has sixty- two members and at every meeting we have a good attendance. Everyone who possibly can should attend. On account of your correspondent being away from home, etc., was unable to send in a write-up last month. I wish everyone would send me all the news they possibly can by the 20th. It will be appreciated. No. 92 backed over and killed the section fore- man of Churdan there on April 19th. The funeral services were held at Churdan on April 21st, and every section foreman on the division attended. There are only two delinquents on our division and we all hope they will be reinstated at once. S. S. I\, Div. Cor. C. & C. 13. — In Iowa Division — Help me with the write-ups; I am always short of items. Bro. H. C. Knight is working at Keystone. Bro. T. M. Phee, Cambridge second, is sick, relieved by R. E. Snyder. Bro. B. C. Snyder, agent Paralta, is back again, after several months’ lay-off. Bro. R. S. Harrington is now with the Puget Sound at Sappington, Mont. Bro. Coker, Delmar Jet. second, called on friends at Oxford Jet., and Bro. L. S. Dove, In- dian Creek second, also called on friends in Lost Nation recently. Relief men arc getting scarce, and it’s going to be hard to get any vacations this summer. Buswell, from Green Island, bid in Manilla sec- ond. and Bro. Jack Culp Green Island third. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1049 Bro. J. N. Eisner, agent Hale, off on account of the serious illness of his mother, was relieved by Mr. Hutchison. R. E. Daily, from Kansas City, formerly car clerk at Gatewood, has been appointed to Huxley agency. It is now Bro. R. E. High at Maxwell second, thanks to Bro. C. A. Conklin. -Bros. Stewart and Bright doubled on account of the scarcity of men for several weeks while Bro. Earl Edwards, Elwood second, was ill. Keep your transfer books and block sheets up to date, as required by the rules. You are being watched close on this. Two new offices opened on the cast end — one between Olin and Hale by Bro. Warner, and Gravel pit, at Sabula, by Mr. Jess. The new main line will soon be finished between Oxford Jet. and Martelle and ready for service between Madrid and Huxley. The Slater inter- locking plant has been remodeled for double track. E. J. Kucera, Rhodes third, and A. M. Thune, Cambridge second, would make good members. Get them and gain a prize. Bro. R. D. Taylor, Phildia third, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Crenshaw, a new man, later resigned. Mr. Rittmeyer, agent Phildia, off a few days, was relieved by Relief Agent Campbell. Bro. Schaffer exchanged the strong-arm act at Indian Creek for first Marion yard three months. Mr. Campbell, we understand, goes to yardmas- ter’s office. Mrs. Campbell visited their folks at Sigourney two weeks. During the wash-outs between Manilla and Council Bluffs all passenger trains were detoured via the C. & N. W. from Council Bluffs to Arion, giving the night owls between Council Bluffs and Manilla a chance to sleep. Certain conductors are clearing themselves by phone at certain closed block stations. This should be reported to your general chairman. Dispatcher Raymond was off recently, and Dis- patcher Leaman, from the branch, worked third east end, with Held on second and Van Wormer on first. Dispatcher Krohnke, at Perry, was off a few days to attend the ffuneral of his mother, Dispatcher Kindig, from the west end, relieving. Cert. 1408. South Minnesota Division — Upon the request of our worthy local chair- man, I am sending in a write-up of such news as I could get myself, as no one along the line sent me any items. Bro. G. B. Turner buckled the straps on that old O. R. T. grip May 6th and started for the Balimove convention, relieved by his brother, from northern Minnesota. Bro. “Bill” Kenevan, of Lakcfield, is building a modern residence. Bro. E. M. Phillips, of Lake Preston, on a ten days’ vacation, was relieved by A. E. Lambert, who also relieved Bro. Campbell, of Wessington Springs, on vacation. Bro. F. A. M. Brost, first Egan, while off for three weeks on account of sickness, visited his sons at Baldwin, Wis., and Gordonsville, Minn. He is back in the harness again, although not fully recovered, relieved by Bro. Raymond Stone. Bro. Wynn, of Elrod, while attending court at Clark, was relieved by George Loech. Bro. “Vcrn” Garlock, at Bradley, is learning another trick there, owing to a visit from the stork. Bro. J. M. Mayer, of Bryant, on the sick list a few days, was relieved by his helper. Dispatcher A. N. Canfield is on his vacation, relieved by Bro. R. E. Wood, and Bro. Ed Lan- gen, Jackson first, is relieving at LaCrosse during dispatchers’ vacations. Bro. C. J. Cowley, agent Pipestone, has returned from his western trip. While on my vacation I had the pleasure of shaking hands with Bro. Oscar Hurlbut, third Baker, Mont. Bro. E. J. Fogarty is on several weeks’ vacation, owing to a fall, badly spraining his right wrist. Bro. W. E. Campbell, while on his vacation, was pressed into service at Jackson on account of Bro. Langen relieving at LaCrosse, and Bro. Fogarty being off duty. Heard nothing from the west end or east ot Jackson. Help me next month, boys. Brothers, keep up your dues. Don’t allow your- selves to become delinquent. Your local chairman and the other officials are doing all they can in your behalf, and you should do your part by keeping in line. We must have a solid organiza- tion to secure the best results. H. E. B., Cert. 88. Northern Division — Handling the mail between station and post offices since the parcel post is in operation works a great hardship on some of us, and drays of all descriptions have been pressed into service. But don’t get discouraged, boys; steps have already been taken to adjust this matter, and no doubt we will get paid for it, the same as we are now being paid for other extra work, unless Uncle Sam sees fit to handle the mail himself. Bro. F. C. Caldwell bid in third Granville. Our friend Slingman, after a tour of the West, is back on the “old line’’ again, relieving Bro. Thiel on second Hartford on account of sickness. Our friends Brady and F. H. Quandt recently bid in third Granville and Hartford, respectively. Bro. E. E. Radke, second Pardeeville, bid in Rubicon agency. Let's be on the job, boys, all the time and give good service. Then we deserve to be and will be treated fair by our employers. The idea that we don’t get any thanks for attention to duty is wrong. Get after -the nons, and don’t give up until Division 23 is solid. My sincere thanks to the brothers who con- tributed items. Keep it up, boys. Every little bit helps. % Bro. Mueller is now on his assigned position, Ilaricon agency, with Bro. Pischkc on second and Bro. Morawski going to second Schleisingerville. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1050 The Railroad Telegrapher. A. F. Radell, Ripon agency, is now with the claim department at Sioux City, Iowa. Bro. Upham, local chairman LaCrosse and Northern Division, shook hands with the boys on the “old line*’ recently. Cert. 428. Hastings & Dakota Division — SERVICE HOURS OF TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE OPERATORS. The Statute provides: “That no operator, train dispatcher, or other employe who by the use of the telegraph or telephone dispatches, reports, transmits, receives or delivers orders pertaining to or affecting train movements shall be required or permitted to be or remain on duty for a longer period than nine (9) hours in any twenty-four- hour period in all towers, offices, places and sta- tions continuously operated night and day, nor for a longer period than thirteen (13) hours in alt towers, offices, places and stations operated only during the day time, except in cases of emergency, when the employe named in this proviso may be permitted to remain on duty for four (4) addi- tional hours in a twenty-four-hour period on not exceeding three (3) days in any week.” The penalty for violations reads: “That any such common carrier, or any officer or agent thereof, requiring or permitting any employe to go, be, or remain on duty in violation of the sec- ond section hereof, shall be liable to a penalty of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each and every violation to be recovered in a suit nr suits to be brought by the United States dis- trict attorney in the district court of the United States.” We should all know our rights thoroughly, and stick up for what wc are entitled to. If we don’t, nobody else will do it for us. The boys on this division ought to get together and organize a club. And from time to time have social gatherings and dances at the different towns. In this way we could all get better ac- quainted with one another, and meet our brother and sister telegraphers, and their sisters and girl friends. R. M. Nobles, third trick Junction Switch, has entered the train service, relieved by W. S. Steilow, who will soon be with us, making that point solid. Bro. O. D. Bullert, on third Webster for several years, has gone to Lemmon on the P. S., after marrying one of Webster’s beautiful girls. We were sorry to have him leave us as he was liked by all the boys, and it seems by the girls also, at least by one of them. Mr. Dropp, Andover third, has gone to Apple- ton second. Mr. Monchey is on third Milhank, G. L. Wright going to “MA" Montevideo. F. M. Fleming, who was operated on for appendicitis at Monte- video, is back on third Odessa. W. L. Harris, second Odessa, lands all the new men as fast as they arrive. Bro. Keindall, the agent there, had his little girl’s leg operated on at Rochester and she will soon be able to use it again. The robins and meadow larks, etc., were very much surprised at the recent heavy fall of snow, after such beautiful spring weather. As they like ourselves, presumed the winter was over. J. P. Walsh. Hastings & Dakota Division Notes — H. O. Pendergast, first Webster, was on a busi- ness trip to Sheldon, Iowa, recently. We hope “Penn” will soon get an up-to-date. Dispatcher L. R. Menwcissen is being congratu- lated on the birth of a son recently. P. H. Nee, relieved at Aberdeen by E. W. Lollis, was appointed trainmaster, cast of Mil- bank, vice W. J. Thiele, promoted. J. E. Andres succeeds Mr. Lollis as chief at Montevideo. H. H. Kingman gets second Selby; H. J. Mason, second, and G. B. Nelson third, Ipswich; Geo. Crosby, son of Agent Crosby, at Sisseton, bid In Cogswell agency; R. O. Sabin, Glenham agency, relieving W. F. Matz, who bid in Olivia, Minn. G. H. Emerson gets third Webster; John Asraot, second Double Track Switch; G. C. Seebes, third Summit; A. A. Peterman, third Andover, and Miss Ida Hohnquist, second Marvin. She will soon be a sister. We hope all the nons on this division will follow her example. Brothers, write Bro. Deming at Hector or my- self for application blanks and rates and let us make this division solid. Every work train on construction west of the river should have a telegrapher to take orders, etc., at outlying spurs. The conductors who are doing this work now are laying themselves and the company liable to heavy fines, if they work over the telegraphers' service law when do'ng this. H. O. Churchill. CARD OF THANKS. Mott, N. D., May 20, 1913. I desire to express our thanks to the brothers on the Dakota Division for their kindness and manifestations of sympathy during the illness and death of my dear wifei I wish especially to thank Bro. Colby and the boys in “HI” office; also Bro. Ellsworth and others of the O. R. T., for the beautiful floral tribute. L. E. Baker and Family. Lax Division & Milwaukee Terminal — Bro. L. B. Seymour appointed to first Man- ston. Bro. C. B. Chesncy to second Wanwatosa temporary, and L. J. Schonatz to third Camp Douglas temporary. No applications were received for third Kil- bourn. Bulletin closed. Bro. L. C. Searle, second North LaCrosse. granted three months’ leave, gone to Seattle, Wash., to visit his sister, relieved by Bro. M. Evans. Bro. Topsen, relieved Chairman Upham, agent Salem, while on vacation attending the conven- tion. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1051 C. L. Alleman is back at “BK,” North La- Crosse, relieved by G. M. Houer, while absent. Bro. J. A. Wilson died at Manston, April 7th, after a long illness and was buried at Manston, Wis. Bro. A. G. Haines, Portage Jet., called on Milne friends recently. Div. Cob. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Bro. J. A. Wilson has been called by the Supreme Ruler of the universe from this life to the world beyond, and be it Resolved, That the members of the O. R. T., of LaCrosse Division, C. M. & St. P. Ry., tender their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and a copy be published in The Railroad Telegrapher. W. N. Upham, U. R. Hagman, C. A. Peters, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Manston; April 15, 1913. W. X. Upham, Dear Sir: Allow me, through you as chairman of the Lax Division, to thank the O. R. T. for the beautiful floral tribute sent at the time of husband and father’s death. Mrs. James Wilson and Family. Prairie du Chien & Mineral Point Divisions — Bro. Sloan, second Waukesha, was relieved a few days by Bro. Jeigcr, and Bro. Welsh, White- water second, relieved Mr. Allen, Janesville second trick a few days, on account of sickness. Bro. Miles agent ’Prairie du Sac, has been on a two weeks’ vacation, both he and Bro. Porter, agent Sauk City, have been given a helper. Wires have been installed at Woodman. Bro. Jargen bidding in that new agency-telegrapher position. Bro. Ed. Coleman, second Boscopbcl, is on a trip south, relieved by Bro. Martin of Wauzena third. Local Chairman Mowe called on several mem- bers of the division before departing for Balti- more convention. He was relieved at Orwords- villc by Mr. Orht. Bro. Sikhart, second Madison, is on his annual and Bro. Collentine, of Monroe, on a two weeks' vacation. Bros. Voss, Mazomaime, Gallagher, Middleton and Millard, Lima Center, attended the “Safety First” meeting at Madison, May 8th. The C. M. & St. P. has distributed the first issue of its monthly magazine, the April number, among the employes. It is a very neat and interest ng ircnodical whjch the employes no doubt will enj»»\ reading. Div. Cor. Superior Division — Bro. Ed. Gauthier relieved Bro. Mineau, agent at Ontonagon, for two weeks and then relieved Bro. I. E. Crew, agent Amasa, the balance of May, putting Bro. Geo. Utberg on first Iron Mountain. Amberg second pulled off, Bro. A. J. Holmes going to Iron Mountain second, Bro. Merrick third theref, relieves Bro. W. J. Luth, Plymouth third, for an extended trip through the West. Randvillc hours changed in order to handle the heavy Erie business, with Bro. Maloney as agent and Bro. Goldner on second. Bro. A. C. Barber has been on Channing side- wire for the past month. Bro. Hartman, second Mass, has been the recipient of numerous com- pliments of late owing, no doubt, due to his new uniform. The brothers would like a chance to bid on Antoine tower, as it’s included In the schedule. This should be taken up in the proper manner. Bro. C. F. Goodell left May 7th, for the Balti- more convention, Bro. Boswell, the regular dele- gate, being unable to attend on account of sick- ness. Bro. Goodell was relieved by Bro. Dover, a new man, who has been up to date for 13 years. We hope he will stick with 11s. Bro. Court, third Green Bay shops, is on a three months’ leave, on a trip to the coast. Bro. Grade bid in the vacation job at the yards, leaving second Kiel without any applicants. Div. Cor. Columbia Division — Local Chairman Woods and wife have returned from Chicago, where the local chairmen were called to elect a general chairman and general secretary and treasurer for Division No. 23. We arc glad to state that Bros. Soyster and Derrick- son were re-elected to these offices as these brothers have rendered a good account of them- selves during their term of office and done much toward placing Division No. 23 on the solid basis that it is. Bro. Hansen, second Herrick, while visiting in Spokane, was relieved by an extra man. First St. Joe has been abolished, the agent working a six-hour trick. This put Bro. H. W. Smith back on second. Bro. Beeman, bidding in second Kittitas, and Bro. F. R. Smith bid in third Kittitas. Bro. E. O. Walden gets first St. Maries tem- porarily, vice Bro. Vasscy, working as extra dispatcher at Malden, while the dispatchers are taking their vacations. Bro. Vasscy is making good at this, his first venture in that work. Bro. Olsen bid in third St. Maries. We are sorry to state that there is now a non on third Plummer. First Rosalia abolished on account of reduction In forces, was re-established a short time on account of the heavy travel to Spokane, we have a non there also. Bro. II. B. Parker, agent Tckoa, off on sick have for some time, is being relieved by Bro. \Y 'tils, from the Mi**«Mila Division. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1052 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Barry, night wire chief Malden relay, is cn sick leave, Mr. Jose relieving, relieved by an extra man from Seattle. It is Bro. Potter, second wire chief at Malden relay. Revere third has been abolished, displacing Miss Tilger. Application blanks would be very acceptable from second Ralston. Bro. A. J. White, formerly agent at Warden, has bid back second Lind, his old trick. Bro. Harry Keller, relief agent Warden, has been appointed agent Othello, vice Mr. Reardon. Glad to sec Bro. Keller promoted. Bro. King bid in Beverly agency, vice Bro. Rozell, who goes to Hanford agency. L. L. Hearn gets second Ellensburg temporary, and Mr. Barry third. Mr. Hartsook, second Warden, is relief agent at Thorp, until Bro. Campbell can be transferred from Elk River. Bro. E. T. Smith, agent Kittitas, gets St. Maries agency. We are glad to see card men promoted. J. D. Newcomb, cashier St. Maries, gets Fern- wood agency and will carry a card. Mr. Veitz, from local offices Kansas City, gets Elk River agency, no one bidding on it. Bro. H. W. Smith, second St. Joe, visited in Seattle several days during May. Bro. R. R. Woods has gone to White Bluffs agency. Everyone should help him to get in the nons. When one lights on the division, send him his name and he will do the rest. Understand our trains will be running into Spokane by the first of August. This should mean some new positions on the new line. Bro. Copeland, agent Plummer, has been making frequent trips to St. Maries hospital suffering with blood poisoning. Bro. A. Walden, of Thorp, bid in St. Joe. agency. “X,” Cert. 910. Trans-Missouri Division — Recent appointments are: Bro. Kelly, third Mc- Intosh, and Nic Gahr, third Rhame. Positions now on bulletin : Agencies — Reeder, New Eng- land, Isabel and Shields, and second Morristown. Bro. Cornell, agent Scranton, off a few days, was relieved by Mrs. Cornell, and she on second by Mr. Stevenson, a new man. Bro. Duvall, agent McIntosh, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Fuller, and he on first by Bro. Olsen, from Wakpala. Bro. Smith, third McIntosh, has resigned and gone to the II. & D. Division, relieved by Bro. Pratt. Bro. Bruce, agent Shields, forfeits his rights on account of his leave of absence expiring. Under- stand he is honyocking in Montana. Bro. Rodcnbough, off a few days the first of May, relieved by Mr. Lambert, from the Postal at Omaha. George Fenner, manager of Mobridge relay, was off a few dav« on a honeymoon, relieved by Bro. Smith. Ckkt. 1775. Rocky Mountain Division — Bro. C. S. Owens, agent Judith Gap, is on vaca- tion at his homestead in Grass Range country, re- lieved by Bro. Becker. Bro. J. E. Phelps is now cashier in the freight office at Lewistown, relieved on second there by A. B. French pending bulletin. Local Chairman Kearby is on vacation among the folks in Indiana, relieved by Bro. J. L. Du Houx. Bro. E. M. Kay, agent Maudlow, has no neigh- bors on either side of him for thirteen miles since Nathan and Josephine have been closed. Bro. O. R. May, of Josephine, bid in second Sappington. He would probably have drawn one of the prizes the company is offering for the most beautiful station had he remained on the east end. Bro. Harry Bell went from second Sappington to second Sinclair on bid, vice Bro. M. E. Spencer, who bid in Willow Grove agency. Cedric nights has also been closed. Bro. S. Z. Curn, agent Sixteen, off with a severe cold, was relieved by Bro. Tommy Thomp- son, with Bro. Phare on second and W. O. Mur- dock, a recent arrival, on third. Bro. S. B. Nelson, first Sinclair, is on sick leave. C. K. Priddy bid in third Piedmont. Bro. Jimmy Ramsey has been assigned Ringling agency, the heaviest station on the east end. Bro. W. F. Fielding, now cashier at St. Maries, Idaho, with Bro. J. J. Early on second and L. L. Elliott on third. Bro. Pete Entringer, first Summit will probably be married this summer while on vacation. Pete has been leading a lonely bachelor’s life for a long time. Bro. and Sister C. D. Sill have just returned from an extended trip through the South and East and Bro. Monthey and Mr. Hebert will be out of a job for a while. The “Old Reliable” Bro. koberts, station agent Martinsdale, with numerous other titles is never too busy to talk O. R. T. Bro. W. B. Bradley assigned second side table Three Forks. In the recent reduction three dis- patchers were taken off, combining the east and west ends from Deer Lodge to Lewistown. Dis- patchers Bleichner and Magett are on vacations. Mrs. G. M. Hayden has returned to third Don- ald, vice J. A. Marcotc, who relieved Mr. Ste- vens at Newcomb gravel pit. Bro. Joe Page, Cliff Jet. (B. A. & P.), is on fifteen days’ leave, endeavoring to locate a home- stead in Washington or Oregon. Bro. George Redding is on first More pending bulletin, vice R. E. Baker, resigned, and Sister Redding is on second. Bro. G. A. Conway has returned from a thirty- day trip to Chicago and the East. Butte Relay — D. R. Snyder and W. H. Holly were laid off in “GS,” due to reduction in force. X. P. Hansen has returned from his homestead. It i*. now Bro F. F. Gallivan. Cert. 1489. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1053 Musselshell Di-vision — Bro. R. F. Haggerty has taken his assignment first Harlowton. Bro. A. K. Edmunds, assigned third there, side table job pulled off. Bro. L. E. Sisson has resigned from the Continental at Har- lowton and taken Melstone third. Bro. G. F. Rediske, second Shawmut, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Reynolds. Bro. J. H. Jesser, third there, assigned first Mildred, relieved by Bro. Blazek, who later bid in third Baker. Bro. J. H. Fischer, who bid in Shawmut third, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Parks. Bros. Foster and Steward, first and second Ry- gate, are on vacation. Bro. Foster and wife have gone to the Coast. Bro. Leo. Thiele goes from Forsyth second to Paragon first, with Bro. Stover on second and Bro. P. L. Dunn on third. Bro. M. J. Corcoran, agent Forsyth, is working a trick owing to reduc- tion in force. On account of gravel trains, a yard office has been opened at Miles City, and all three tricks are up for bids. Understand three men will be pulled off in relay office on account of this. Bro. E. C. Skinner assigned Mildred agency, vice Bro. Anderson, who succeeds Bro. Thieson, resigned, as clerk in the dispatcher’s office. Bro. Thieson was one of the most popular clerks we ever had, and everyone got a square deal. Our best wishes go with him. “Hard-Luck” Kennedy is on first Kinsey, and Bro. J. H. Cook is on second, on account of Whitney closing. Bro. O. Hurlbut assigned Westmore agency, re- lieved on third Baker by Bro. F. Leath, later relieved by Bro. Cyr. Bro. E. C. Skinner, agent Mildred, was off sev- eral days, enjoying a visit from his brother, L. E. Skinner, of Division X30, relieved by Bro. J. H. Jesser, relieved on first by Bro. C. M. Anderson, from West Virginia, who later relieved Bro. T. L. Kramer on Baker first, while attending court at Miles City. Bro. L. A. Copp, Plevna nights, is on vacation, putting in his spring crops. Bro. T. E. Crandall, first Ismay, was off a few days, relieved by H. L. Struckmeyer. Bro. J. H. Cook relieved Sister Montgomery at Vananda a short time, when a bunch of would-be bad men shot up the town. Don’t fail to send Bro. Huyck, Ryegate, Mont., 50 cents, and get a hand-carved bone stylus, made by Bro. Ezell, now confined in the penitentiary. An account of this was given in the R. M. Divi- sion news last month. Cert. 2446. Missoula Division , First District — Bro. Glover, third East Portal, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. B. Betts. Bro. Coon, whose job on the east end was closed recently, drew third Roland. Sister McMillan, third Stetson, while sick, was relieved by Mr. Pinson, from the wireless, and Dr. Smith relieved Mr. Trigg, second Avery, a f**w days, also on account of illness. Bro. Crawford, from the relay, drew third Kyle. He and Bro. McVey have planted a gar- den. Hope they have better success than when they go fishing. It takes a sport to catch moun- tain trout. O. F. Peterson drew second Haughan, and third there is now on bulletin. Miss Vivian Smith is relieving on third Bryson. Sister Randolph, first Bryson, took a six months’ lay-off instead of resigning, as stated in the last issue. Bro. and Sister Maxwell, first and second at Saltese, visited a few days at St. Maries, Idaho. Bro. Aldrich drew Superior agency, and Mr. Carney third Avery. Bro. Betts, agent St. Regis, is being relieved by Mr. Peterson, from the wireless, who later re- lieved Sister Vanampwcrp, on a trip to Wallace. Bro. Fleming, lineman, made a short business trip to Butte recently. Bro. Betts, our local chairman, who was elected delegate to the Baltimore convention, is making it a honeymoon trip, also taking in Chicago, where he attended a business meeting of No. 23; thence to Baltimore via Pittsburgh and Washington, re- turning via Philadelphia, New York, Albany, Buf- falo, Niagara and Detroit. The trip also includes a visit to Bro. Betts’ home at Abrams, Wis., be- fore returning to St. Regis, where the newlyweds will be at home to their many friends, who wish them a happy and prosperous life. We understand Sister Jean Martin, second St. Regis, is planning a seven weeks’ vacation soon. E. P. Brink, Cert. 1217. Coast Division — Bro. B. F. Wools, second Cle Elum, is contem- plating a trip to Indiana to visit friends there. Bro. A. H. Howard, third there, proposes giving a bachelor dinner shortly to the rest of the old hens nesting in that neighborhood. Sister Mrs. G. E. Martin, of Easton, was a recent Cle Elum visitor. Bro. Frank S. Seeburger, of the signal depart- ment, who was operated on for appendicitis in the Pacific hospital at Seattle, is up and around. We hope he will soon be out on the line again, as he is a great worker, and knows just how to go after those who do not carry the colors. Bro. John Hurley is nursing a sore thumb, in- jured while yanking some “bo’s” out of cars. Bro. D. B. Walker is now telegrapher and clerk at Snohomish, relieved on first Cedar Falls by Bro. A. J. Farley, a new man from the C. P. R. Bro. W. M. Kelso later bid in first Cedar Falls. He has purchased property, intending to make his home there. He was in Seattle and Tacoma on business recently. Bro. R. F. Rader was treated to a dinner re- cently by Bro. II. I. Derrickson, one of the best bachelor cooks in this part of the country. The cause for the derailment of the O. W. R. & X. Scattlc-Portland local passenger recently on straight track and level country, about ten miles south of Tacoma, is still unknown. hour pcopb lost thfii live* ni the \vr»-ck, and several others Digitized by kjOOQle

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1054 The Railroad Telegrapher. were injured. A temporary track had to be built around the wrecked cars. Recent appointments were: L. L. Fowler, agent Mineral, and Bro. E. S. Barrett, agent National, both on T. & E.; C. F. Wooten, third Cedar Falls, and J. L. Napier, second Kent. Bro. J. C. Martin, second Keechelus, who was in Seattle hospital three weeks, operated on for appendicitis, is now back on second Keechelus. He was relieved by V. E. Reynolds, who will soon be old enough to join. The work train between Maple Valley and Cle Elum has been pulled off, and Bro. G. W. Quigley goes on extra list. Don't forget to send in your dues for the fol- lowing term, due June 30th. Cert. 1588. Everett Branch — Bro. H. E. Kcltner, extra, is making Snohomish his headquarters. C. N. Smith, extra there, is now at Argo. Bro. L. H. Silsby reports business good at Tolt. The Nute & Packard Logging Company is extend- ing its road up the Tolt River Valley several miles. A “wye” is to be put in at North Bend imme- diately. Motor car service will probably be in- stalled to that point. Business has increased to such an extent at Duvall that Bro. J. R. Lucas has been provided with a helper^ owing to increased business. A large sawmill starts operations there in June. Monroe continues the busiest burg on the Ever- ett line, with Bro. R. V. Cummings and staff, in- cluding Bros. Johnson and Adams, on first and second. The latter trick, also Everett second, pulled off recently. The logs along the right-of-way between Falls City and Cedar Falls are being picked up by Conductor Beeler’s work train and shipped to Ellcnsburg. Div. Cor. Laconia Line — The snow is gradually disappearing from the summit of the Cascades at Laconia, and we are now looking for summer weather. It has been a hard winter, and at least two lives paid the forfeit — one by being buried in a slide, and the other, a brakeman, slipping to his death from the icy top of a box car. Bro. Chadwick, our new agent, brought his young bride heie when there was nineteen feet of snow on the ground. Talk about being game — this young couple arc evidently “some class.” Bro. Taylor, third Laconia, is back from San Francisco. Bro. Reynolds, agent at Keechelus, is getting his boats and tents ready for the summer influx of campers at beautiful Lake Keechelus. lie had a very poor season last year, but expects to recoup his losses this season. All the boys arc rooting for “Charley.” The sportive trout is beginning to bite freely hereabouts, and everyone is overhauling tackle in anticipation of this, the finest of all angling. Bro. Leamey and wife, agent and second at Rockdale, respectively, have returned from their vacations. Olympias. International & Great Northern Ry. Ft. Worth Division — Keep a solid front behind your committee by paying your dues and special assessments promptly. Don’t neglect this, it takes money to keep the committee in Houston. We have the best com- mittee in the State. Let’s get everyone in line and help others as well as ourselves. Bro. Pringle relieved Mr. Small on second Mar- lin. Bro. G. F. Singletary visited in Austin while waiting to be checked in at Bedlas May 1st. Bro. Spawr, of the Grand, who relieved Bro. Single- tary on second Bryan, was later relieved by Mr. Zeller. Bro. Joe Johnson is back on third Marlin from the Gulf Division. Bro. Mitchell, second Italy, is very proud of his first card. Bro. H. N. Sanadall, agent Navasota, was a recent Plantersville visitor. Bro. Nieman, Stoneham nights, attended a school picnic at Yarboro Lake recently and ate nearly everything up. Anyone boarding at Stoneham, is usually hungry. Bro. Wilson, first Italy, has taken his little daughter to Dallas for an operation. We hope it will prove successful and that she will speedily recover. Bro. Parker has gone with some road in Minn. We regret to have such a faithful Order man leave us. Bro. R. V. Dunbar, Malone, is laid up with the mumps, relieved by Bro. Skelton, Marlin. Bro. Joe Johnson, formerly Marlin third, now on the Gulf Division, is in Mart visiting rela- tives. Bro. Durre, first Marlin, bid in Colvert Jet. The meeting to be held at Mart or Waco has been postponed indefinitely on account of the heavy banana, onion and stock rush, making it impossible for many of the boys to get off. It is now Bros. Adams, Highbank and Huf master, Italy third. Thanks to Bros. Webner and Huffmaster for items. No one else sent in a line. If you don’t keep n:e posted I can not cover all of this divi- sion. Div. Cor. Vandalia R. R. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved wife of our worthy brother, J. F. Pierron, in manisfestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division No. -’7 (Vandalia Ry.), Order of Railroad Telegraphers, t xtend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted Digitized by ViOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1055 family and brother their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. C. R. Shortridge, C. N. Jones, W. O. Young, Committee. Missouri Pacific Ry. ' Joplin Division— It is now Bro. J. E. Hamilton, lately on third Pittsburg, now pulled off. Bro. S. P. Linn, of Englevale, spent his vaca- tion among relatives at Bronaugh, fishing in White River and hunting among the Ozark hills. Bro. A. J. Roberds was off a few days re- cently, relieved by J. W. Simpson. Cornell third pulled off, throwing a six-hour telegraph stunt on Agent Brivogel. Bro. E. M. Richardson, formerly on -this divi- sion, later with the C. B. & Q., is now cashier in Purcell Bank, and also Is at home. Bro. H. T. Strohl bid in Bronaugh, throwing Gridley on bulletin. T. H. Muir will probably land it which will put Sheldon agency up. Bro. F. C. Porter has been appointed assistant local chairman for the L. & S. side; anyone de- siring to know anything about the Order will be accommodated very willingly. I am indebted to Bro. Christel for some of these items. Our general committee went before the manage- ment on May 26th with our new proposed schedule. Let’s all get behind this committee to a man and then we won’t feel ashamed of our- selves. C. V. Rowe, L. C. Joplin L. & S. Subdivision — Bro. Lundsford, second Harrisonville, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Theo. Wolfe, from the Iron Mountain and he later by C. T. U. Bro. Walters. Bro. Johnson, of the Grand, is on third Harrisonville pending bulletin. Bro. Broyles, from Sheldon, bid in first Athol, vice Mr. Kuntz. It is now Bro. Gay on third Adrian, pending bulletin. Bro. Lane seeing the sights in Kansas City a few days was relieved at Rich Hill by E. J. Hough. I wish all the boys on this end would let me have their news notes so I can get them to Bro. Rowe by the 15th. Also if any of the brothers know of any nons at their stations or close to them, let me know and I will get after them. We can make it 100 per cent solid if wc all keep after them until they join. F. C. Porter, Asst. L. C. Wichita Division — Bro. Hudelson, who bid in third Ft. Scott, is settled there now. Bro. Twiggs reports some good catches and fishing good at Redfield. Mr. Turner is on third Eureka pending bulle- tin. Toyler, of first Sallyards, bid in second Eureka about two months ago but has not been relieved yet, and Miss Noble is still there. She bid on both second and third at that place and we hope she will land one of them regular. Sister. L. E. Twiggs is back at Batesville after an enjoyable month’s vacation. Piqua agency, up for bids, will no doubt be donated to Bro. Long. Bro. Mott, while attending the Baltimore con- vention, was relieved by Mr. Carroll. Mr. Cohen, Neal second, off on account of sickness was relieved by a new man. Bro. S. Cornett secured^ Whitewater agency, relieved on second Rosalia pending bulletin by Mr. Blackman. Please send all news items to Bro. G. E. Twiggs at Reece. If you need any application blanks I can furnish them. G. E. T., Div. Cor. Wagoner District — • Geo. Fax has been checked in at Inola; W. J. Fleming, agent Lenapah, bid in Nowata first; P. L. Beightler, bid In second and H. C. Rudi* sell bid in third there. S. P. Hays bid in Inola, and Bro. W. H. Coad, Wichita Division, who has been down in Arkan- sas awhile bid in Braggs, Okla. We are glad to have him on our division. Alma Denning yard second and third and Mul- berry were"* also on bulletin but your scribe is unable to state who the successful bidders were. Let’s, all put a shoulder to the wheel and line up this district 95 per cent strong. I desire a good line up at an early date of all the nons. Boys, on each side of them get busy. Cert. 1940. Omaha Division, Belt Line — Bro. Biggerstaff, first Sprague St. Jet., on ten days’ vacation to Arkansas, relieved Bro. Geo. Forcade, relieved by Bro. McConaha on second. Bro. Kaley, second West Side Jet., starts June 20th for an extended trip west with passes made out for two. Congratulations. Bro. R. W. Sinclair bid in third Nicholas St., and Bro. J. E. O’Brien second So. Omaha. Bro. Jas. Breeder, first Nicholas St., Omaha, after having passed through the Easter Sunday tornado, March 23d, was off for a few days, re- lieved by Bro. Fullington, relieved on second by Bro. Sinclair, and he by Bro. Kaley from West Side Jet. Bro. Freeder suffered a severe shock and caught a bad cold from the effects of the tornado and exposure afterwards, and was later compelled to be relieved again for a week. We arc glad to see him back again and hear he is get- ting settled as he lost nearly all his household goods in the tornado. Bro. Kaley, who was with Digitized by CiOOQle

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1056 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Freeder during the storm, was also off duty several days on account of a cold, due to ex- posure. Bro. MacDonald, third Stella, was a recent Omaha visitor. Remember the slogan: “No favors to the man without a card.” Let him paddle his own canoe; it will help to line him up. Omaha Division, South End — Bro. M. Williams, agent Leavenworth Jet., was off fifteen days attending the Baltimore, conven- tion, relieved by Bro. J. L. Martin, and he by Bro. R. E. Davis. Bro. Williams has quit the chicken business and gone to gardening. Boys, be patient. We will get that new schedule bye and bye. Remember, the harder the fight the greater the victory. Let it not be said of you that you lost faith and gave up the fight before it was half finished. The yardmaster at Atchison presented what, he thought to be his laundry ticket to a celestial there, who returned it, making many gestures and saying, “No savy.” He had given him a destination copied by Bro. H. W. Drake, of “S.” The wedding bells will soon be ringing for Bro. N. R. Blanchard, of third Wolcott, and Bro. W. A. Hall, agent Reserve. Congratulations. Mr. Peterson, third Nearman, has gone to third Atchison “S,” relieved by Mr. W. W. Cook, who later went to second Julian, vice Mr. C. H. Fuller, of Falls City. Bro. E. T. Dyer, second union depot Leaven- worth, was off recently to clean house, relieved by Mr. Wright. Bro. Morris, second Atchison “S” office, was relieved a few days by S. M. Keithline, of third there. Understand Sister L. E. Barnes, agent Oak Mills, will take second there. Recent positions awarded: Third — Huron, J. E. Herod, Padonia; Nicholas Street, Omaha, Bro. R. W. Sinclair, South Omaha; Sprague Street, Omaha, Bro. C. J. McDonald, Stella; South Omaha, Bro. A. E. Sole. Nights — Padonia, Bro. C. M. Williams, Murray. Second — Julian, W. W. Cook, Nearman; Murray, Bro. A. E. Sole, Julian; First — Weeping Water, Bro. Frederickson, Ban- croft. Bancroft agency and third Nearman and Murray on bulletin. New members: R. E. Davis and J. R. Tolliver, extra, and C. M. Williams, Padonia nights. The writer appreciates the help of Bro. James Freeder, first Nicholas Street, Omaha, with the notes. Time! oh, time, turn back in your flight, And let the non work just one night. Let him work twelve hours long From the fall of twilight ’till the break of dawn, And while his forty per lie is earning Let him keep the switch lights burning. Then we shall see how' loud he will sing: “The O. R. T. never got me anything.” “NIM at “J.” Colorado Division — Tribune agency and Olmitz nights on bulletin. Bro. Tanquary is back at Haswell, after a lay- off on account of the serious illness of his wife who has greatly improved, and we all hope will continue to do so. The brothers working with the nons and delin- quents on this division, or near them, should ascertain why they continue to play “tag” with the rest of us, and try to get them in. Their names and addresses can be secured from the undersigned. It would only take a little exertion to line all of them up. Kindly mail me your items by the fifteenth of each month, so w-e can have a good write-up from this division. Bro. Shockley bid in Horace third, and Bro. Connors has Sheridan Lake nights temporarily until other matters can be adjusted in his favor. F. E. Miler, Div. Cor., Cert. 1323. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Central Division — Inola third was bid in by S. P. Hays, a new man, vice Mr. Fox; and Braggs second by Bro. Coad, later sent to Spadra, Ark. He also re- lieved Sister Prixley for ten days, and did some extra work at Russellville. Bro. Milton, the oldest man, bid on second Alma, but it was given to Mr. Edmonds, a new man. G. M. Reed, agent Claremore, was relieved by Bro. Conway for ten days. Bro. Maxwell made a trip over this district recently. Our general chairman is always a wel- come visitor. We look for a good peach crop from Arkansas this year. No change was made in the tricks at Nowata, as the boys there were the oldest to bid on the tricks. We are looking for quite a few applications before July ist on this division. We hope next month we can say that this divi- sion is 95 per cent strong. C. M. Carskadcn at Van Buren has a new $350 diamond, and, being a rather timid fellow, has bribed one of the brothers down the line to break the news to “Kate.” Bro. C. R. Golden, all by himself at Falarm, must be lonesome working with two nons. We will have to help him get them in. Bros. B. Benedict and I. L. Gibbons are very busy these days with the college affairs and the strawberry season. Bro. M. T. Johnson, agent Plumcrville, is shipping from one to three cars ot berries daily. Bro. G. K. Barger, at Morrilton, is also ship- ping from one to half a dozen cars, with teams lined up for two blocks awaiting their turn at the unloading platform. There are more than 1,000 acres in strawberries in that vicinity. Bro. C. II. Haskins, agent Atkins, has a fine garden and fully understands how to take care of it. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1057 Bro. Obe Davidson, on vacation was relieved by Bro. Spencer, and Bro. A. M. Henslee, visit- ing some of the Southern States, by J. M. Mon- day. Bro. R. R. Henderson, third Knoxville, on thirty days* visit to relatives at Chanute and other Kan- sas towns, was relieved by J. L. H listed. Bro. S. T. Parker, of Denning yard, drafted for emergency work during the high water, is now at Sweet Home. Bro. Kdmondson, of Mor- rilton, was included in the same order, but man- aged to get away from it some way. Trains No. 1 1 8 and 120 now run via the Clarksville branch, which is quite a convenience to the patrons at Clarksville. Bro. T. W. Harned came near winning an auto- mobile in the Fort Smith contest. He secured some valuable furniture as second prize. Alma telegraph station is closed from 6 p. m. until 10 o’clock, when Bro. A. L. Bagwell goes to work with a big rush of messages and other strawberry “dope.** About fifteen jobs have been bulletined during the last thirty days, which has caused considerable changing around. Since the advent of the parcel post the boys have been taxed about to the limit in many places. Certs. 79 and 1940. St. Louis & San Francisco R. R. Southeastern Division— H. B. Nelson relieved at Coal Creek, a gar- nishee having been placed against his check. Mr. Scharer is on third Adamsville. Bro. Hainey goes to Quincy third on account of phones being cut out on south end. Ex-Bro. B. G. Aly, from the A. B. & A., re- lieved Bro. Mitchell’s W'ife on second Coal Creek. J. D. Mothershed, from the W. U. at Savannah, Ga., on third trick, relieved Mr. Scharer, a new man from the L. & N. on third. Bro. Bruner, from Warfield, bid in Quinton agency, vice W. E. Rutter, who was killed on the main line just north of there about two months ago, by engine No. 961. “Sunshine” Thomas bid In Thomas Jet., second. VV. A. McCord is at “YD” Ninth Avenue yard. Three boys sent out from a Springfield business college were unable to get a train order over the phone and had to return. Several new offices opened up on this division recently, requiring telegraphers instead of plion- ers. Several brother phoners out of service and several transferred to other phone jobs recently. We have not had a write-up for several months. Every member should write up his views on sub- jects of interest for the journal. When anything goes wrong on your division, advise your local chairman. Don’t be worried about the newr garnishee and discharge system. The courts are open for your redress, and no one will be garnisheed who will show a disposition to pay his bills. “In union there is strength.*' Get in the nons. Cert. 1118. Eastern Division — Bro. Allen to “MS,** relieved by Bro. Foster, and he on first Crockfr by Mr. Burd. Frye, of Webster Grove, goes to Stontland, Bro. Tipton to Florida. Brothers, get busy and line up the young boys w'orking reliefs. Mr. Logan lias returned to third Dixon. Penn- ington, a new' man from the “Penny,” going to second Richland. Fishing must be good, as lots of the boys arc laying off these days. Cert. 1859. Baltimore A Ohio R. R. Wheeling Division — NOTICE. Bro. C. L. McFarland has been appointed L. B. of A. for the C. L. & W. District, vice Bro. H. A. Schultz, resigned, and Bro. F. V. Chambers, Hannibal, Ohio, has been reappointed L. B. of A. for the Short Line District. Fraternally, C. L. Allendf.r, Local Chairman. Wheeling Division Notes — Bro. L. B. Tennant, of Underwood, has re- turned from a brief vacation, during which he joined the benedicts. Congratulations and best wishes, Bro. and Mrs. Tennant. Bro. W. W. Little has resumed duty at Win- ona, after moving to Hammond, W. Va. Bro. C. W. Hicks returned, after a few days at home in Cameron, and went to second Ben- wood. Bro. A. C. Hawkins relieved Bro. II. L. Clel- land on second Benton Ferry, while at the Balti- more convention. Bro. A. G. Heck has set up his second wire- less station on the “farnv” and now' handles agriculture reports there and war and navy news from his home station in Barrackville. Bro. J. E. Mathews and wife visited friends at Cameron recently. Only ten of the brothers attended the meeting at Fairmont, May 14th. Bros. Wilson and Single- ton, the only representatives of the Monongah Division, made up in enthusiasm and energy for the lack of numbers, and plans were laid for a big meeting at that point next month. The general committee is working on a new schedule, and needs the support of every mem- ber of the entire system. The outlook on this division is favorable, but we must make every effort possible to build up a solid organization. After you read your Telegraphers distribute them among the nons, in ruder that they may familiarize themselves with the O. R. T. work and send in their applications without sending organizers over the division after them. Bro. C. W. Linn has moved his family from Grafton to Wheeling. Bro. C. E. Fleming has returned to Barrack- ville, after a six months’ leave relieved by W. J;. Hawkins. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1058 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. A. G. Youst, first Glover Gap, while at- tending the safety committee meeting at Wheel- ing was relieved by A. S. Kush ford, first Man- ington, and he by A. G. Hueck, Barrackville. Bro. C. L. Allendcr, second Littleton, is with the general committee at Baltimore, relieved by L. E. Wilson, second Marington. Bro. J. K. Payne, of Benwood, is off on ac- count of sickness. Bro. W. M. Killen, second “DK” tower, is on Valentin, relieved by E. M. Ludig. Bro. M. T. Burgy, third "HN” Benwood, bid in third Narrows, and W. P. Shivlen, third Narrows, bid in third Bridgeport. J. W. Mitchell is on second St. Clairsville, Jet., vice E. E. Withrow. Bro. P. B. France, first Maynard, is in “FY,” relieved by W. H. Johnson. Bro. C. F. Ross is at Maynard extra. Bro. A. M. Talbott, “HO” tower Holloway, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by H. F. Barnes. Mrs. Fannie Turner, first Chestnut Hill, was sick recently, and the office was closed from 6 a. m. to 3 p. m.. Bro. L. F. Forrest, first Foster, has returned from an extended vacation, relieved by L. Loftus. Cert. 754. B. & O. S. IV., Indiana and Illinois Divisions — Brothers, let’s wake up to our duty and make this good old O. R. T. one of the most glorious and manly orders in the land. Bro. H. Tobias, third Deputy, is moving his household goods there. Bro. R. Cook has left second Watson, relieved by Bro. W. C. Doty. Bro. G. L. Badger appointed agent Marysville, vice Bro. C. B. DeCamp, who bid in third Browns- town. Bro. H. VV. Gaither bid in third Blochcr, vice Bro. Badger. Bro. E. C. Harmon, first Otisco, contemplates going into business shortly, also Bro. Joe Mc- Gowan, second Marysville. “The Owl.” Chicago & Eastern Illinois Ry. Chicago Division — Ex-Bro. W. N. Daniel, formerly agent at Wat- seka, who resigned about two years ago, is now yardmaster at Momence Jet. Bros. C. G. Kruse and G. W. Kruse, first and second Woodland Jet., were off recently three days, on account of the death of their father. Montgomery, second Watseka, and Burton, third Woodland Jet., doubled at “JO,” and Payne and Prough doubled at Watseka during their absence. Bro. Sherrill, agent Pittwood, bid in second there, and Bro. Hornbuckle the agency. Men are working on the Pittwood tower. Bro. Johnson, first Mo. Jet., has resigned to accept a position as assistant examiner. We are glad to see Bro. Johnson step up. Bro. Cooper, third “NE” tower, landed first Mo. Jet. Bro. Phillips, agent Wellington, attended the Baltimore convention. Bro. Fitzhenry, first “HJ" tower, who had an operation performed on his nose, is now having hemorrhages and Is not ex- pected to live. He is being relieved by Mr. Mil- ler, from the “Big Four.” Bros. Burton and Shotts attended the recent ball game at Woodland. Bro. S. O. Frankenberger, agent Woodland, visited relatives at Goodland, Ind., and Bro. Paul Hampton, third Coaler, was in Momence recently. F. D. Hutchison Is our new third trick dis- patcher. Pittwood and Papineau, closed a few days, have been reopened on account of increased business. Bro. Paul Odum, third Goodwine, is now with the B. & O. near St. Louis. H. D. Hodges, second Bryce, home on ten days’ leave, was relieved by Operator McCoy. L. K. Brown, third Bryce, off on account of sickness, was relieved by M. C. Murphy. Miss Bessie Wilson is back on third Reilly, after an extended leave, relieving Mr. Connatti, who goes to third Block. Mr. Holcombe, second Fountain Creek, resigned on short notice, causing the agent and Mr. Lay- ton, who relieved Mr. Cochran, resigned, on third there to double. During the high water several of the main line passenger trains were annulled and run via Villa Grove. Mr. Gebbink, third Royal, resigned, relieved by Mr. Grimm. Mr. McCoy, third Goodwine, transferred to Bongard agency, relieved by Mr. Monahan on Momence Jet. first, and he by Mr. Laws. Agent Hubble at Bongard later bid in third Goodwine. Div. Co*. Villa Grove District — Bro. J. R. Wilson, agent Reilly, was assaulted by a stockman on May nth, who was using com- pany material without authority. We trust the company will give him the full extent of the law, and that Bro. Wilson will soon be with us again. Bro. W. H. Keeler, third Gerald, resigned on account of his father being too ill to run the farm. He was relieved by Ex-Bro. O. G. Neal, from the O. S. L. Sister G. R. Smith, Gerald, has returned from her vacation. The party who has been causing a lot of trouble on message wire No. 24 has been located, and he don't carry a card. Bro. Hubble, third Goodwine, looks becoming out in the garden watching his wife use the hoe. He evidently believes in women’s rights. Bro. Brown, agent Tipton, bid in Freeland Park agency. Boys, let’s do our part in helping “VG” dispatchers get trains over the line. Bro. Hampton, third Coaler, is reported to have fallen off the Brooklyn bridge at Momence early one morning returning from a chicken party re- cently. Many thanks to Bro. C. D. Smith, Gerald. If some more of you boys “come across,” we will wake up this old pike. Boost a little and let’s stir ’em up. Send your news to C. A. Payne, Div. Cor., Watseka, 111. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1059 Pere Marquette R. R. Chicago Division — I desire to extend my thanks to the brothers who supported me for local chairman. I appreci- ate the confidence you have thus placed in me, and will put forth every effort to show good re- sults. But, remember, brothers, I can not do it alone, and any assistance you can give will be very greatly appreciated. Do not jump at conclusions in regard to matters that you do not exactly understand, but get the facts first from your local chairman if in doubt. We want to make our division the best, and, with the aid of all, there are no reasons why it can not be done. At the last regular meeting, held in Benton Har- bor, Bro. I. B. Henderson, of that place, was appointed correspondent for this division, and Bro. M. A. Morford of Grand Haven, for the Muskegon Division. If every member will assist these brothers by keeping them posted as to vacancies, changes, etc., there is no reason why we can’t have a good write-up in the journal every month. All items must reach the correspondent not later than the twentieth of each month. Let us all get busy and see if we can’t make our division a topnotcher. H. W. Smith, Local Chairman. Chicago Division Notes — The last two or three meetings have not been very well attended. Boys, some of you do not seem to realize the good we are getting out of these meetings. Don’t allow yourselves to be absent from one of them. Get your transporta- tion and be “Johnny on the spot” when the time comes. Don't leave the work for a few of us to do. We want you all present. Unless you attend these meetings regularly, you will never know what is going on or just how you stand. We have started right; now put forth every effort to keep the good thing going. Every mem- ber make it a personal matter to see that there is at least one representative sent from his office each time, and there will be forty to fifty present at every meeting. In future every member make a special effort to be present. We still have three or four nons on the Chi- cago Division, and we expect to write up every man making any excuse. We have given them all a chance to show their colors, and if they do not take advantage of the good afforded them by becoming members of the Order, then they de- serve no sympathy from us. Bro. Morlan, second Benton Harbor, is now cashier at the local freight office there, relieved by Bro. R. H. Andrews, later resigned and gone West, relieved by Bro. Z. W. Davis, from the C. P. R., until bid in by Bro. Johnson, from sec- ond New Richmond, relieved by Bro. Wood, from the B. & O., transferred to Division 39. We trust be will stay with us and attend our meetings at Benton Harbor. Bro. Mintline, second New Richmond, has also gone West, and Bro. W. E. Johnson, agent there, has been relieved for sixty days, and expects to make a similar tour. We hope he will discover a gold mine. Bro. Harris, second New Richmond, relieved Bro. Johnson, and a new man is now on the “owl” trick. Bro. J. E. Bowerman is now acting agent at Michigan City, vice H. H. Perrine, resigned. Bro. Coolidge, third Wyoming, called home on April 23d on account of the death of his father at Hudson, Mass., was relieved by Bro. Kirk, from the Lake Shore. Bro. M. A. Morford, of Grand Haven has re- signed, relieved by R. Simpson pending bulletin. We understand Bro. Morford will make music his business in the future, and we all wish him suc- cess. Bro. House has left third Porter, relieved by W. L. Parker, a new man from the M. C. I have Bro. Jacobs to thank for sending in items this month. We hope others will contribute next month. Div. Con. Erie R. R. New York Division — Bros. Newman, first vice-president, and Husted, our general chairman, recently held a series ol very interesting meetings at Jersey City, Paterson, N. J., and Goshen, N. Y. It was surely gratify- ing to see the boys attend in such goodly num- bers and the earnestness and determination dis- played. Let us all try to remember what these brothers said to us, and be ready at all times to assert our manhood. Let us get in the nons working next to us. They may only be waiting to have some- thing explained that may not be just clear to them. Remember what Bro. Newman said about approaching the nons in a gentlemanly way. Show them that they need us and we need them to make the O. R. T. the grand success on the Erie that it is on other roads. Let us all be courteous on the wire with one another. Then when we meet each other face to face we will have nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone take an interest in the organization and keep our local chairman posted as to what jobs are open and should be advertised. Don’t wait for someone else to do so. That someone else may be waiting for you to do it. Bro. Cole- man will be glad to hear from us at any time. Enthusiasm is contagious. Let us see if we can’t awaken the old-time interest we had on the Erie years ago, when Division 42 was first organized, that Bro. Coleman takes so much pleasure in speaking about. Remember the obligation we all signed in good faith and pledged our sacred honor to live up to. Encourage the brotherly feeling toward one an- other that we should always have. That will make nons realize what they are missing by not being one of us and make them anxious to join. Never get discouraged or become pessimistic. When you have a grievance, take it up with the chief operator, chief dispatcher or station super- visor, and keep a copy of your letter to them. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1060 The Railroad Telegrapher. If they say they are unable to adjust the matter, send your letters and the answers you receive to your local chairman for adjustment. If you don’t receive an acknowledgment after a reasonable time, write him again, as letters sometimes go astray, and it takes time to do these things. Your local chairman is not a mind-reader and has no way of knowing your grievances unless you tell him and has no right to take up any grievance unless you refer it to him requesting him to do so. Never speak disrespectfully of the Order, the officers or any brother. Always boost and never knock. Wear your button and show that you are proud of your membership in the organization. If you haven’t a button, send Bro. Quick 50 cents and he will send you a nice gold-filled one. Remember, brothers, that the Order of Railroad Telegraphers is just what you and I and the forty-five thousand other members make of it, and its success depends upon each one of us doing our full duty. Let us not be content to just carry a edrd, but all be workers, and this grand old organ- ization will never know a failure. Bro. Garland, first “MQ,” will soon be wel- comed back again, and he will no doubt see that Mr. Mann and McNamara also renew their mem- bership in a short time. Bro. Wood and also Mr. Hock, proprietor of the St. Elmo Hotel at Goshen, have our thanks for the use of the room there for Bros. Newman and I-Iusted to hold their meeting. Bro. Farren, third Grey Court, doubled there three days — the law’s limit — while Bro. Burns was sick. Bros. Gaffney and Carswell are on first and second Vails Gate Jet., making it solid, and Goshen soon will be, as Mr. Carr, on second, expects to be up to date again shortly. It is now Bro. Grady on third and Mr. Reilly • *n first “JD.” Mr. Utter, first “BQ,” is now with the Lehigh Cv Hudson River, relieved by Mr. Thorne. Arrangements are being made to hold a day and evening meeting each month at Paterson, N. J. Bro. Coleman will advise everyone of the date and time, and every member is urged to attend. Don’t let the baseball games, fishing trips or a couple of extra hours’ sleep keep you away nothing except sickness or death. The morning meeting at Paterson on May 10th had an attendance of about thirty, and the even- ing meeting about twenty-five. At the morn- ing the following brothers were elected and in- stalled to preside at the future monthly meetings: W. S. Dean, chief telegrapher; I.. A. Utter, first vice, and K. J. Buslicr, second vice. F. W. Coleman was elected past chief; J. W. Morgan, marshal; J. H. Dunn, outside and inside sentinel, and I was elected secretary and treasurer. We will appreciate your presence and efforts to make these meetings interesting and bring some other brother with you; also any grievance you may have, as that is the place to present them. Bro. J. V. Lyons, second message trick Port Jervis, displaced by Mr. Newkirk, second Middle- town, displaced by G. Fields, from third Otisville, abolished when automatic signals were installed. Mr. Fields has since resigned. Middletown sec- ond now open, and Bro. Lyons goes to general offices. New York City. E. P. Nolan, second “BC” tower, was relieved a few days recently by Bro. Reardon. Bro. Carswell, second “VG,” is going to the N. Y. O. & W. Railway. We are sorry to lose him, as he never missed a meeting.* We wish him success. II. G. Thorne has gone with the C. N. £., re- lieved on first “BS” by Mr. Riley. Bro. McGrady’s daughter is sick with measles. Bro. Haton, while sick with the grippe, was relieved by Bro. Ladin, relieved by Bro. Bach- man, relieved by Bro. Prince. Bro. F. J. Watson, agent Clifton, gets Tuxedo, N. Y., agency, relieving D. G. Whittaker, ap- pointed relief agent, vice B. E. Bailey, gone with the N. Y. C. It is now Bro. Argelo, second “XK,” and Bros. Clifford and Hoyt, ticket clerks, respectively, at Tuxedo and Suffern. Bro. Carlin, second “SH,” bid in first there, vice Bro. McCrea, deceased. Second “SH” bid fn by Bro. Pithkiley. Bro. Verian is back on second Newark again, after a severe siege of pneumonia. Bro. Coleman, our delegate to the Baltimore convention, was relieved by Bro. Prince. Twenty-five new members were initiated and fifteen old ones reinstated during the last twenty days, and a lot more new members in sight is very encouraging, indeed. Bro. Pithkiley bid in second “DQ,” relieved on third Ramsey on bid by Bro. Sanderson. Send nic the changes and other items by the sixteenth of the month, so we can have some- thing in every issue of The Telegrapher. Give names of places instead of office calls, write only on one side of the paper, and don’t use the sta- tionery of other roads. My address is now Suffern, N. Y. E. A. Cooper, Div. Cor. New York Division Notes — The faithful old guards, God bless them, who have paid up year aftei year have cause to be proud of Division 42 as well as the volunteers who arc ready to stand by us. But the “old guards,” must continue to get volunteers and see that the recruits pay up. They are good union men, but arc sometimes inclined to drift along with tide. Inject some of your “sticktoitiveness” into their composition. It is surprising and encouraging to see how easy it is to gel applications for new members. Your correspondent secured five in three days. Let us keep up the missionary work, no matter if the lions on the division are becoming “as scarce as hen’s teeth.” The informal meetings held along the line by the committee were very well attended, showing that the committee had the unconditional support of all. Bro. Newman was well received and made Digitized by k ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1061 a very favorable impression as a man of few words, many facts and full of fight;- and Bro. Coleman and Bro. Husted’s timely words were right to the point. But we are only just com- mencing. Get your shoulders to the wheel, brothers, and don’t allow yourselves to drift along with the tide. The day meetings at Paterson should be well attended, as nearly all the second and last-trick men of the division can attend. You know why we haven’t been solid in the past. Let us make this venture to preserve our present solidity. Write to Bro. Coleman approving of day meetings, and when they are established attend them, even if you have to leave the wife at home to wash her own breakfast dishes. Our genial Bro. Watson, now agent at Tuxedo, has several commendatory letters from the “big boss” in reference to his capture of a couple of burglars who were robbing his station at Clifton. “Watso” says he may need them some day when he applies for a job in the “Woolly West.” Bro. Fred Earl has recovered from his illness sufficiently to work at Arden. Bro. Sweeney, from Arden, has Bro. Earl’s trick at “NJ,” on tempo- rary vacancy clause. Bro. Dunn recently mentioned farming as pref- erable to railroading. Bro. Matt McGrady asked him: “What is the difference between a broom- stick and a head of cabbage?” When Bro. Dunn gave It up, Bro. Me. replied : “You’d be a fine fellow to send for a head of cabbage.” It is now Bro. J. S. Angelo on third “XK.” Bro. Dean holds a letter of commendation from the “big boss,” besides having his name placed on the roll of honor in the Erie Magazine. Bro. Dean says that flowers and kind words will be acceptable enough at his funeral, but it’s more pay he needs just now. E. J. Bucher, Cert. 452. Newburgh Branch — Division 42 is now approaching the crisis in its history, on trial for its life, so to speak, and we, as members, are the witnesses to produce the evi- dence that will make it a foregone conclusion that the jury will bring in a verdict of “not guilty.” The opportunity to redeem the past is within our grasp. Let us make the most of it. We have been too easy going, and, while not con- tented by any means with the existing state of affairs, we have been inclined to put off the evil day until, as Bro. Newman told us, it is now up to us, and I feel quite certain that every O. R. T. man has confidence in himself, and in the organization of which he is a member, that a united effort now and a solid front in the future will put us in the front rank and keep us there. Brothers, let us all keep up the O. R. T. spirit every day in the year. Make a special effort to get to the meetings, so that we may get better acquainted. Get after the nons. They arc only waiting to have the necessary papers presented, with an explanation as to what the O. R. T. really is and what it will mean to them. Bro. Coleman would like to hear from every man in regard to the day and night meetings at Paterson, Jersey City and Goshen. Second and third men can and should support these meetings. Let him know your views on the subject. Bro. Caswell, a new man, is on second “VG.” If the rest of us don’t wake up, there soon won’t be any nons for us to work on, the way Bro. Bucher is capturing them. Bro. Noonan was at the recent Goshen meeting. It is again Bro. Garland on first “MQ.“ Eddie didn’t “mean to” slide out backwards, and he’s now on his feet again. Brothers, if any of you ever get off the beaten track as far as New Windsor, there is a brother there; don’t know his name. He and Sister Brown, at Mahwah, must feel as though they were being left out in the cold, and dare say they would both be glad to have any of the brothers drop in any time if only for a few min- utes. Some of the brothers get busy down on the east end and send in some notes. The new interlocking plant at “NJ” is still a long ways from completion. Bro. Sweeney says all the new tower needs is bars at the windows to make it look like a jail. He’ll think he is in jail all right when he gets to “hossing” those new switches during the morning rush. It will probably be our turn to get the phones next. Wonder if the company will want us to Pay for them, the same as the brothers on the Delaware and Meadville Divisions did. Are we going to? I should worry. Apologies to Bro. Cooper for infringing on his job. Told him I’d do it. W. S. Dean, Cert. 481. Jefferson Division — A goodly number of telegraphers and signal phone men attended the meeting held at Susque- hanna recently by Bro. Newman, and also at Thompson on May 1st, when Bro. Gallagher, local chairman from Deposit, held a meeting there. Bros. J. E. Fitzgerald, third Ararat, was unable to attend any of these meetings, there being no relief telegrapher on the division then. Claude Zeigler, first “HN” tower, is filling that position. G. L. Foster, third Thompson, relieved at Hank- ins agency, Delaware Division, while Mr. Borland was laid up with rheumatism. R. M. Walker is now with the New Haven System, relieved on Starrucca first by W. A. Wil- liams. G. M. Alden, first Forest City, resigned, re- lieved by F. A. Hugaboom. A. R. Morris is tack on third Uniondalc, after an attack of measles. Bro. H. W. Whitney, second “PC” tower, was off recently, owing to the illness of his mother. W edding bells will soon be ringing for some of the boys, and several more nons will be with us next pay-day. Bro. A. II. Swingle, second **JN” tower, was off several days recently, on account of the illness of his father. 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1062 The Railroad Telegrapher. William Connors has been assigned Lanesboro second, and C. E. Allen is back on first Thomp- son, after relieving some of the other men on the division. Bros. D. R. King and O. P. Beardslee, agents at Thompson and Starrucca. attended the ball game at Scranton on May 13th. G. C. Tennant, agent Herrick Centre, attended court recently at Montrose. Cert. 1176. Susquehanna Division — Owing to Bro. Pierson being tied up with other roads, Bro. Newman took charge of our schedule matter which is an assurance that it will be handled in an able manner. The Erie boys, voted close to 100 per cent strong to back up our claims for a fair schedule, and wc are proud of them. It has resulted in a great many joining, who heretofore hung back and made excuses for not going. They realize that without the O. R. T. they would be helpless and the Allegheny divi- sion, where there have been so many “nons,” is now nearly solid. Only three still out and we will soon get them. We asked for an increase and were offered a cut on this division, because telephones had been installed, but it did not go into effect, because we stood up like men for our just dues. We are the lowest paid road in the country. We have been trying to get an increase for some time and you all know the result of our efforts so far. Among our new brothers are: S. C. Moseson, D. L. Cole and A. J. Nolan. We arc glad to wel- come them into the good old Order. Bro. J. E. Wezloski bid in second ”MJ.” Bro. and Sister E. F. Ferguson of Wellsburg and their little son, Lawrence, attended the con- vention in Baltimore, and had an enjoyable time. Sister Mrs. E. J. Hesser, who started for the convention, had an attack of tonsilitis on the train and was obliged to return, is now able to be around the house again. Bro. Derrig, of Waverly, contemplates attending the Gate Tenders Convention at Gang Mills next month. Clarence Poyneer is 5th vice president, of this association. Wc had the pleasure of having for our guests in Elmira, last Tuesday, the governor of this State, lion. Wm. Sulzcr. He came here to speak in the interest of the “Direct State wide Primary Bill,” which will he greatly to the advantage of the working class if it becomes a law. Every rail- road man in the State of New York should write his representative and urge him to stand for this hill and if he docs not stand for it, kick him out next term. Wc, the working class should have some say as to who will be nominated for these offices, instead of walking up to the ballot box and voting for “machine” picked men. Wake up, don’t let the trusts do all your thinking for you. I wish to thank Bro. S. L. Jackson for the able manner in which he handled the affairs of the second division during my eight weeks’ absence in California, and also wish to thank Bros. Mason and Beach for the good write ups they put in during that time. Cert. 243. Cincinnati Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward our beloved brother, Lloyd Courtney; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy be it Resolved, That the members of Erie System No. 42 Order of Railroad Telegraphers extend to the sorrowing parents and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved parents, a copy spread upon the minutes of the Division and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. F. Stough, C. R. Steve, E. S. WlLTROUT, A. N. Haley. Committee. Canadian Northern Ry. Dauphin, Man., May 5, 1913. Members Division No. 43: Eleven new members were added to this division in April, eight by initiation and three by transfer. We are opening up new stations now and secur- ing extra men for relief work. Assist your local chairman in securing new members and have mem- bers from other divisions transferred to our divi- sion. G. H. Palmer, Gen. Sec. and Treas. South End — Bro. Law had his pants pressed, etc., and went to the big show in Baltimore. Bro. Underbakke has bought a cash register with an adding machine attachment, to keep track of his overtime. Bro. Milloy was unable to be present at the last meeting, owing to illness. We hope he is O. K. again. There was a big attendance at the meeting Sun- day, March 30th. Unfortunately the brothers from Goose Lake points were scarce. A general busi- ness discussion was had and a flash light photo taken. Try and have the next one better repre- sented from the west end. The farmers’ jewelry movement has started, and it’s fine “biz” to truck in three gang plows before taking the cornflakes in the morning. Bro. Menzies bought his first Easter hat this year, and claims he didn’t mind it at all. Bro. Grcve entertained the grain commissioners recently. Bro. Strong has petitioned to President Wilson to include chewing tobacco in the free list on the new tariff, especially the “Old Kentucky” brand. As far as I know the south end is solid. Any non overlooked speak up. Bro. Berger is trying to figure out “is it wise for a telegrapher to get married.” Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1063 How these trainmen love you if you arc there with the highball. Ex-General Chairman Willis gets Prince Albert on bulletin. Div. Cor. Central Division , District No. 4. — The Order has had a wonderful growth since the meeting of the Grand Division in Toronto two years ago, and we 2re looking for very interesting reports of the work accomplished at the recent convention at Baltimore. Bro. W. W. Stirling, through the columns of The Telegrapher wishes to thank all the broth- ers who supported and elected him local chairman for this district and also for the honor paid him in selecting him to represent us at Baltimore. We are very sorry to hear of the serious illness of Bro. Spearman, of Underhill, and sincerely hope he will soon be able to resume duty again. Bro. MacArthur is relieving him. We are glad to learn that we will soon be call- ing the agent at Dunrea, brother. Bro. W. A. Forde, of Portage, La Prairie, is relieving Bro. Stirling, during his absence. We congratulate Bros. Paulson, of Glenavon, and Upton, of Vibank, the stork having paid them a visit recently. Bro. Stanton of “AR” now closed is at Wood- worth agency. Bro. McLeod, recently relieving at Fairlight, is now relieving Bro. Avery at Candiac, and Bro. Dallard is back at Fairlight a^ain. Bro. W. B. Howes, who bid in Forward is on a trip to the coast and a new man is at Forward, pending his return. Bro. Squibb is now at South Moose Jaw, vice Bro. Howes transferred. Rev. and Mrs. McAdie paid a recent visit to their son, Bro. McAdie, Kipling nights. The correspondent wishes to thank Bro. Stirling and the brothers in “D” office for material contri- buted to this write-up. Brothers, send any news, changes or notes you can by the 20th of the month to Bro. Eck at “D” or Bro. McAdie at “K” so we can have a real good monthly write-up like the Burlington and some of the other roads east. Cert. 827. Central of Georgia Ry. Chattanooga Division — Several “knights of the key,” have caught the measles. Bro. Wilson of “RN,” one of the victims was relieved by Bro. Addison. Bro. Bledsoe while absent several days was relieved by Bro. King, who also relieved Bro. Lewis, when called home to the bedside of his mother, who was very sick. Later relieved Br®. Butler, of Durham, off on a few days’ pleasure trip. Bro. Miller, of Rome, while attending the Chattanooga-Atlanta game at Chattanooga, was re- lieved by a man from the Postal. Bro. Addison is with his wife who is very ill at her home in Lyerly. Mr. Gay, from Abbeville, is relieving him, we sincerely hope Mrs. Addison will soon recover. Several changes at Newman lately. There’s a new outfit there now. Bro. Allen “QN” wishes to urge upon the boys the necessity of answering the wires more promptly and also give the 4 p. m.-i7 report special attention. The improvement over last month is gratifying, but he hopes for still greater effi- ciency. By consulting the time table, which desig- nates the hours of telegraph service, lots of time can be utilized at other duties about your office, before wires are cut-in, previous to the hours of duty of the telegraphers at other offices. Cert. 496. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. Utah Lines, Green River Division — B. C. Cousert* relieving Mr. Grubbs, Fruita second on vacation was relieved on third Wood- side by J. S. MacDowell, who later took second Woodside, vice Mr. McClowley, resigned. R. C. Wilson is now on third Woodside. Bro. S. L. Williams concluded to remain on first Price after bidding in Thompson agency and D. M. Jones from Park City then bid it in. Thompson opened May 1st, Bro. Grossman on first, Bro. Cantley on second and T. F. Glenn on third. Bro. Thurmond has returned from Price to Westwater. Mr. Hanson, from Denver going to Cisco second, vice McMullen on vacation. C. A. Williamson has resigned at Cisco and gone east. Bro. Mark’s remains were taken to Denver. Bros. Brown and Ludlan started a subscription for a floral design, which was put on train No. 6 at Pueblo through the good work of Bro. A. E. Rob- erts. A large number of brothers attended the funeral at Denver. A number of good brothers and others up-to-date subscribed for the design. We thank them for their generosity. Cert. 406. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward the beloved brother of our Bro. R„ B. Marks, in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy be it Resolved, That the members of the Green River Division No. 49 Order of Railroad Telegraphers extend to the sorrowing brother and the mem- bers of his afflicted family our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi cation. # J. J. Lodi. am. O. M. Wai k, C. F.. Brown. Com>n\ttcc. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1064 The Railroad Telegrapher. First Division — Bro. Wehrly, Larkspur, off 60 days was relieved by Mr. Thigpen. Bro. Hogue, second Colorado Springs, bid in Pikevicw and escaped the tourist business ‘■roast’' at Colorado Springs this season. Bro. Cbarvoz, Eden third, bid in his old job at Canon City. Bro. Reed, of Buttes, is about to try the fruit ranch business in the Penrose district. Success to him. Bro. Schlaf, who was relieving Local Chairman Moore, has gone on his ranch near Canon City for the summer. Bro. Roberts, our delegate from this district to the Baltimore convention, visited at his old home in Syracuse, New York, after the convention closed. Bro. J. R. Easterly has returned to Rouse Jet. from Carbondale, says the job was too strenuous for him. Bro. H. J. Dittbrenner from Rouse Jet. bid in Walsenburg days. “Dad” Wright, is threatening to resign again at Rouse, but we hope he stays with us another twenty years. Cert. 41. Second District, Salida to Pueblo — All the boys sticking close as the weather is loo cool yet for the summer lay off. Bro. L. E. Erickson is not coming back to third Parkdale and it will be bulletined. Bro. H. J. Dittbrenner, was relieved on Park- dale third, went tt> Rouse Jet. as agent and teleg- rapher. Bro. Charvoz bid back third Canon City, and Bro. Chief is now in “SB.” Bro. Challis can supply the boys on the second district with all the springers and broilers they can use. Bros. Stovall, Evans and Roush at Swallows were each off several days recently on account of sickness, relieved by N. P. Stover. The old bunch is back at “WA” again. It is now Bro. Stover. “JO.” Bessemer & Lake Erie R. R. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to convey to the members of Division No. 51 our sincere appreciation for the many ex- pressions of love and sympathy especially for the beautiful floral offerings of roses sent us in our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved daughter, Catherine Gladys, age 15 years. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Forrest, and Miss Emai.ine Forrest, Daughter. Southern Pacific Ry. / ucson Division — Business is heavy, telegraphers arc scarce, and it is almost impossible to get relief even In case of sickness and death. This is a heaven for the boys during the winter, but the fearful glare of the hot summer months obliges them to depart for a cooler clime. C. H. Coburn, third Benson, resigned, relieved by J. W. Clarke, formerly In J. Kruttsnitts of- fice, New York, who was later relieved at Ben- son by C. S. Skinner, from the N. P. Brothers every time you make a purchase in a non-union establishment you strengthen the pro- prietor in his opposition to organized labor. See that your clothing etc., bears the union label. Fourth Yuma, recently closed, Mr. High bid- ding in at “BR” Stockton. A trunk fell from a truck recently on I. F. O’Malley, while he was crossing the track witn a load of baggage at Willcox, injuring him so badly that he had to be relieved by Mr. Davis from the Santa Fe. F. M. Jones, third Simon, resigned, relieved by C. T. Cates, and M. J. Kochman relieved At- kins on third Bowie, resigned. Bro. Sturgess has returned to Yuma third, after a two weeks’ leave, relieving Bro. R. C. Eiser, who is a member of both C. T. U. and O. R. T. Upon Bro. Sturgess’ return, Bro. Eiser relieved Bro. George Flynn at “UN” Tucson on vacation. Bro. Eiser was at “UN” extra, prior to going to Yuma. He was recently laid up several days with rheumatism. W. R. Bowen, relief agent Gila, who bid in the recent vacancy at “UN” relieved Local Chairman Cull when the latter joined Bro. C. S. Taylor on the schedule committee at Frisco. Bro. C. S. Taylor on a three weeks’ vacation to Frisco and other California points was relieved at “UN” by Bro. Eiser, who remained on third there, Bro. Taylor on his return going on days until he bid in Maricopa third. Bro. J. M. Mack, extra “UN” Tucson, who had been in Arizona the past few months owing to his wife’s health, has returned to “BD” Frisco. Mr. Bowden is now relieving the agent at Cochise on account of illness. Bro. O. L. Butler, relieved on second “UN” by R. L. Crowder, from the \V. U. Tucson, has gone East and it is understood will return with a beautiful Eastern maiden to grace his Tucson home. Crowder has been with the W. U. while his case was being settled. Starting April 1st, through business out of “UN” for Eastern points handled via El Paso instead of Frisco and Omaha as heretofore, caus- ing the “QD” between Frisco and El Paso to become greatly congested, therefore to enable Tucson to move its business for Frisco. Los Angeles relays all Frisco or points west of Yuma traffic. Understand these changes are owing to the dissolution of the Harriman system. For the first time in a great many years Mr. Lovejoy has had a full list of extra men, some- thing unusual and had to turn down a number of good men during the winter. The telegraphers seem to be getting wise to the golden opportunity country. During the recent rebellion in Mexico business has been at a standstill between Nogales and the Southern terminus of the Southern Pacific de Mexico, the state of Sonora having assumed con- trol of the railroad. This has meant a great deal Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1065 to Eastern and coast markets depending on the Mexican country for their fresh tomatoes, and green stuff, which comes onto the market very early every spring. Nogales "WS” has been moved from the Sonora side over on the American side. Recent assignments were, agencies: Simon, \V. H. Cook: Gila, G. C. Kelbar; Aztec, W. M. Houck; Mescal, F. E. Black. Second trick — Bowie, F. E. Deir; Simon, I. Ford. Third trick — Casa Grande, R. F.. Badger; Maricopa, R. C. Eiser; Benson, C. if. Coburn; Wellton, H. E. Hudson; Lordsburg, E. G. Jones. Third trick — Tucson, C. E. Taylor and W. A. Bowden. On bulletin, agencies— Cambray and Wellton; second tricks — Mescal, Dragoon, Steins, Willcox and Bowie. Third — Bowie, Simon and Cambray. Fourth — Yuma, and one telegrapher at Tucson and Sibyl. L. E. Holmes, third Gila, on two weeks’ vaca- tion on the coast relieved by W. E, Baxter and Mr. Price relieved Mr. Bochman at Sentinel a few weeks. W. E. Baxter relieved L. H. Williams, first I-ordshurg, who bid in second “UN” Tucson, Taylor going on the 7 a. m. to 5 p. m. trick. C. E. Eva, is now extra dispatcher in “DS” Tucson, leaving “UN” one man short. F. L. Moorman relieved W. J. Mutch, third Bowie. It is my belief that the use of the prefix “Brother” should be discontinued in our journal as it only gives unfair roads and telegraph com- panies a chance to place them on the blacklist. Hereafter it will not be used in this write-up. Our committee was to convene again at Frisco June 1 st, and we should do everything in our power to assist it. If further information is asked for, answer all questions promptly and support it in every way you possibly can. Hobo Sam. Tucson Division, East End — Bro. Mutch from the Boston & Maine R. R., relieved Mr. Bowden in “UN" Tucson, who re- lieved Local Chairman Cuff at “BY” Yuma, meet- ing with the general committee and representa- tives of the company at San Francisco. Bro. G. A. Flynn from “UN” is now with the Arizona Eastern at Phoenix, in the roadmaster’s office. We all wish him success. Bro. W. A. Graham is at Sibyl, pending bul- letin. Bro. K. Davis, agent Cochise, is arranging for a visit to Missouri. We hope the new contract will increase Mr. Bosterick’s salary enough on third Willcox to en- able him to get an up-to-date. Bro. F. M. Jones, third Simon, has filed on a homestead near there, and expects to soon be a “rancher.” Back up the committee boys, don’t get dis- couraged, say nothing but saw wood and every- thing will come out all right. Keep right after that “non,” make him come out and be a man or crawl in his hole and pull the hole in after him. “H.” Salt Lake Division — Bro. P. G. Matson, third Promontory Point, while visiting in California, was relieved by Bro. C. V. Wells, who has joined since coming to this division. Ex-Bro. Ineck, agent Lemay, is back from a six months’ leave, relieving J. B. Barnes, who relieves J. II. Whyde, on third Lemay. Bro. H. H. Hoover, Jr., is on third Lucin, vice Bro. F. A. Lyon, who went to Hogup, a new office, and Bro. Henderson, third Lucin, relieved Bro. W. W. Brownson, who went to Montello, vice Bro. Denny Doyle, who is in the east, and it is rumored will bring back a bride. Bro. Henry Didlakc is on first Montello, relieving D. “S. Clark, who has been very sick for several months. Bro. J. L. Christmas is relieving Bro. Didlake on second. Mr. Knott, third Montello. resigned, relieved by Bro. H. H. Hanna. Bro. G. H. Kenyon, agent Carlin transferred to Los Angeles, relieved by Bro. J. M. Higgins. Bro. J. J. Brennan, our worthy local chairman, second Cobre, attended the Grand convention in Baltimore, relieved by Bro. George Grant. Our committee is meeting with the management in San Francisco to wind up the revision of our schedule, postponed when the brothers went to the Baltimore convention. Fred Smith relieved F. W. Easton as assistant superintendent at Sparks, who relieved H. W. Wistner, trainmaster east end, who went to the Grauvogel-Lakeside, has our thanks for this item. Boys, send me all your news before the 20th of the month, and let’s have a good write-up from one end to the other on the Salt Lake Divi- sion. I did not have time to get the news in- tended for this write-up, but hope to have a good one following this. C. E. Kalb, Cert. 353. Shasta Division — We hope* in the near future to have a solid line- up from Red Bluff to Ashland. Quite a number of new men on “The Shasta” during the last few months, and there have been some changes in the personnel at the various sta- tions among the older heads. Chas. T. Day, the grand old man from “BD,” San Francisco General Telegraph office, bid in Ash- land first; Irwin S. Ruth, from third Red Bluff, is now on third, and VV. J. Logan, who has been east several months, relieved Bro. F. E. Walters while at the Baltimore convention, on second there. Mr. Logan recently lost his brother, who passed away in Phoenix, Ariz. Our sincere sym- pathy is extended. Siskiyou line-up — Bowman is on first Siskiyou, while Pearson is away with his frau, with Cald- well on second, and R. I’hilhrick on third, both new men. Mr. Vail, at Hilt, is steering clear of Slim Warren’s joint since the holdup. Harry Kelley, from the A. 1’.. New York and Boston, is on third Ilornhrook. with Terwilleger on second. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1066 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Toothbrush” Mayberry is on the Montague dog watch. T. F. Custer, a new man, is on first Weed, vice R. A. Noble, resigned; L. A. Probst on second, and a new man on third. Mr. Wallace, another new arrival, is on third Sisson. F. C. Nourse is on first trick Dunsmuir dis- patcher’s office during the absence of Mr. Car- penter. Second Trick Dispatcher, “Happy” Jones, and Leborveau and Scott, south end dispatchers at Dunsmuir, have been breaking all records in trout fishing recently. R. M. Readc, from San Fran- cisco, is our new car “disturber.” Telephone girls take notice. The examination car has been here, and we are glad to note nobody fell down. The car is in charge of Messrs. Brydges, Moore and Nichols, and their talks were very interesting as well as instructive. S. F. “Warren is at Pitt, relieving Roger, and Tilton, a new man, is on third Red Bluff. Grass Lake just opened with Bob Vaughn, a newlywed, as agent. We have as fine a bunch of officials on the Shasta Division as are to be found anywhere, and we should be “on the job” at all times and co- operate with them in every way possible. We hope next time to have more interesting news. I have been appointed Division Corre- spondent, and hope all will co-operate with me for a good write-up each month. Box 13, Sisson, Calif. “XP”, Div. Cor. Los Angeles Division — Mrs. G. L. Marker, wife of Bro. Harker, third Fernando, with her two children, is visiting her old home in Rayville, Mo. Bro. Harker will join her later on an extended leave. Agent H. I. Hanscotne, Alhambra, has been granted an extension to his leave of absence on account of his father being in poor health. Bro. Christ relieved Bro. C. C. Woodruff, re- signed at Redlands Jet. third. Bro. H. L. Earl, of Saugus, relieved Bro. E. L. Gclwicks, on Beaumont second, assigned to “NG”, Los Angeles. Extra Dispatcher Elliott resigned. Wc all iniss the familiar sign “OX.” Bro. F. J. Ellison, transferred from San Joaquin Division, with about two years’ seniority, to El Centro, relieving F. B. Swan, cashier, to Crafton agency, relieving C. J. Hupp. Bro. R. H. Hobgood, second Imperial Jet., while in Los Angeles a few days, was relieved by Bro. R. E. Loomis. Bro. J. G. Castleberry, third Im- perial Junction, is busy on his chicken ranch. Bro. II. P. Wilkinson, agent Imperial Jet., off a few days, was relieved by Bro. A. L. Johnson, and he «»n first there, by Bro. R. E. Loomis, later relieved by W. A. Yomell, from Missouri. Bro. Loomis after visiting his family at Los Angeles, relieved E. E. Strawn. on Redlands Jet. second, who has started an electrical supply house at Beaumont, Calif. A townsite is to be opened up at Im- perial Jet., and several store buildings erected as soon as the streets are laid out. J. D. Gavin, from U. P., relieved Bro. C. M. Cambridge, at Ventura, who goes to Calexico, as operator and cashier. Bro. J. H. Sargent, who relieved Bro. M. H. O’Connell, Iris, while at Indio, later relieved Bro. J. H. Sargent, assigned to Carpinteria as operator and cashier, relieving M. H. Goodlander, to Bert- ram, vice Bro. Frank Geiger, assigned Edom days, relieving Bro. E. W. Kalies, to Ogilby second, re- lieving Bro. H. H. Brannon, Palrri Springs second, relieving Bro. Chas. Folsom who went to Los Angeles a few days. Bro. W. H. Riley has resumed at Glamis nights, relieving Bro. A. H. Mastin, who relieved W. G. Dickerson, resigned at River Station agency. Bro. C. I. McReynolds, agent Chino, was off a few days on account of sickness; relieved by L. M. Holman, who later relieved P. C. Rogers, cashier, relieving J. E. Sloan, agent San Fran- cisco, owing to sickness. Bro. T. B. Roberts, Bassett, off a few days on business, was also re- lieved by Holman. J. M. Pickering was assigned River Station agency, relieving Bro. A. H. Mastin, who took third there, vacated by Pickering. Bro. S. F. Willard, agent Burbank, relieved Bro. C. W. Runge, agent El Centro, gone into the Traffic Department. Bro. P. J. Coyle, agent Newhall, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. C. E. Albright, from Monte, telegraph position, abolished; later Bro. Albright relieved by Bro. H. D. Clark, at Covina, relieving D. B. Schenck, agent, on leave. Bro. Jas. Collins, off a few days at Fernando first, was relieved by Bro. Albright. Bro. H. C. Powell, Chats worth nights, off a month, was relieved by F. E. Warner, who re- lieved Bro. E. Brunner, San Pedro, relieving A. S. Vandcrdocs, at Santa Ana, relieving Bro. M. J. Foster, assigned telegraph and ticket agent at Long Beach. Bro. G. B. Conover, from Division 32, relieved Bro. H. A. Logan, agent Newhall, on leave. Bro. C. E. Hart, from third Oxnard to Cam arillo agency, relieving Bro. T. J. McDonald, as- signed Chino agency, relieving Bro. C. I. McRey- nolds, assigned Indio first, relieving Bro. E. F. Rowe to Glamis nights. Later, Bro. G. B. Con- over bid in Camarillo agency, Bro. Hart relieving Bro. V. E. Watson on third Oxnard, relieving Bro. C. B. Turner on second Oxnard, resigned. Later J. W. Greer, from the M. L. & T. took third Oxnard, Bro. Hurt first, vice J. H. Davis. Bro. W. J. F'lynn, on Beaumont third, assigned to Pomona first, cashier and operator; Silas E. Cannon, to Redlands Jet. agency, relieving J. D. Putnam, assigned Monrovia agency. Dispatchers’ vacations started on May 1st, ac- cording to seniority. C. P. English, manager “NG,” relieving. The dispatchers get fifteen days a year with full pay. We telegraphers hope some day the same privilege will be extended to us. Yours fraternally, Ed. Mulvihill, Local Chairman. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1067 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has been deemed wise by Al- mighty God to take unto Himself our esteemed and beloved brother, Oliver H. Dumra, and Whereas, In full realization of the great loss, we feel unable to find words to express and con- sole his bereaved wife and relatives, but point them to Almighty God, our ever ready Comforter; therefore be it Resolved, That we, his brothers and co-work- ers of Division 53, Order of Railroad Telegraph- ers, how in humble submission to the power over which we have no control, and extend our heart- felt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the grief-stricken wife and relatives of the deceased, and a copy be sent to The Teleg- rapher for publication. A. M. Hammond. R. W. Keyes, C. C. Dickenson, Committee. Coast Dtznsion — Neither Bro. Werner nor I could get any re- sponses from the postals we mailed to different members for notices of changes. Surely boys you could send us back the return portion with the changes you happen to know of on it, as it will not take three minutes of your time to do it and costs you nothing. W'e want to publish every change. Please return the cards by the 20th of next month, so we can have a better write-up. The more hands the lighter the load. Old timers out here claim this Is the dryest year they have seen since 1851, when the big drought occurred, still business is pretty good, but there will be practically no grain to move out if the drought continues and hay may have to be shipped from other places to carry the stock through. About sixty per cent of the apples In the Pajaro Valley were killed by the late frosts, but the crop of berries and apricots is very good. The general committee, which met with the of- ficials in San Francisco at the Argonaut Hotel, April 23d, to consider the new contract as re- cently revised, adjourned May 3d, in order that the members of the committee could attend the Baltimore convention. The committee will re- convene again as soon as the convention adjourns, and they can get to San Francisco. Local Chair- man Ward, who called on your humble servant in San Francisco, left Sunday, May 4th, for the Baltimore convention. Bro. B. A. Korf, assistant at Los Gatos, has gone to regular assignment, second San Ardo. First Dispatcher Brophy, San Luis Obispo, on leave of absence is being relieved by Dispatcher I,everedge, relieved a second dispatcher by Bro. H. B. Evans and he on second “BI,” by Bro. Pittman, relieved at Gaviota by Bro. J. M. Day. Bro. P. F. Werner is at Salinas, pending bul- letin, vice H. S. Doyle assigned to San Jose “YD.’’ Bro. L. L. Locey was relieved at Guadalupe while on his honeymoon in the northern part of the state by C. R. Smith. Congratulations. Bro. T. A. Blake, assigned Lompoc assistant, re- lieved .at Surf by S. E. Tooker. Bro. W. E. Had- dock, relieved at Monterey by G. R. Miles from Lompoc, assigned to Redwood second, vice Bro. D. R. Sullivan relieving Bro. J. F. Burnett agent Glenwood on vacation. Recent assignments, agencies — Pajaro, Martin Lindsay; Salinas, Bro. J. Doig; assistant Lompoc, Bro. J. A. Blake; telegraphers — San Jose “YD” nights, H. S. Doyle, San Ardo second, Bro. B. A. Korf. W'e all regret the sudden death of our loyal friend and Brother, E. F. Beck, agent at Chualar, who was taken seriously ill with appendicitis, and never recovered from the operation in the Gen- eral hospital at San Francisco. Bros. Ward and Taylor, looked after the funeral and floral pieces. The remains were taken to Santa Cruz for in- terment. H. L. Morebeck, a new man from the Western Pacific, is filling the vacancy at Chualar. Bro. Dams, agent Santa Clara also had to be relieved and taken to the hospital on account of appendicitis. W'e have not been able to learn whether an operation was performed, but un- derstand he is back at work. He was telieved by Mr. Karsten, the operator there. Bro. T. H. Kerrigan, third San Ardo, resigned and went to the mountains at Capon post office Colfax, Cal., on the Sacramento Division for his wife’s health, relieved by Bro. O. A. May. Bro. Hemphill, committeeman visited Assistant Correspondent Bro. P. F. Werner, enroute to Los Angeles. Brothers, show your cards when over this way and get the glad mitt. Bro. J. V. Lovelace writes from Seneca, Neb., that he has resigned to look after his twelve hundred acre ranch there. Your correspondent and wife, Sundaycd recently at San Lucas with Bro. Hoon, and had a chance to say “hello” to the boys along the way. Brov D. Topham, of Castroville, visited W’at- sonville recently. Bro. Hansen back at Santa Cruz from Palo Alto, Mr. Robinson having recovered from Ins recent illness in time to catch the students on their vacations. Regards and best wishes to all. “HS,” Cert. 1553- IN MEMORJAM. W’hekeas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness has deemed it best to cal1 to the great beyond our beloved brother, H. b. Beck, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Hun who doeth all things well; and \\ 11 ere as, W’e realize that in his death we have lost a true and loyal brother; their fore in man ifcslation of our sorrow and fraternal mpat hy, be it Resuhiui. That the memheis of the .southern Pacific System Coast Divis : Railroad 1 eiegtapiiei s. extend to the >< Mowing Digitized by CiOOQle

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1068 The Railroad Telegrapher. wife their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in her sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions l>c forwarded to the bereaved relatives, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. C. B. Ward, Geo. W. Taylor, O. Harris, G. R. Derr, P. F. Werner, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Chualar, Cal., May 8, 1913. Mr. O. Harris: The kind thoughts of yourself and other teleg- raphers reached me today. I wish to say “thank you” to each member of the Order and the members of the committee in particular who so kindly helped me through the very trying ordeal, at the time of my husband’s death. The members of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers will always be remembered by me as my warmest friends. In the absence of Mr. Ward who has done so much for me will you tender to the committee and all who were instrumental in helping me, my gratitude and good wishes. Sincerely, Mary Beck. Stockton Division — Livingston and Minturn positions abolished. As- signments: Stockton “BR” third telegrapher and clerk. Bro. H. W. McNeil vice Bro. R. A. Rich- ards, who returned to Lodi first telegrapher and ticket clerk, Bro. F. E. Cox back to second teleg- rapher and ticket clerk there. Telegrapher and clerk Westley bulletined in error; telegrapher and clerk Turlock, new position, Bro. T. O. Young; Oakdale agency L. B. Hickey later as- signed to Bro. W. B. Reynolds proper applicant relieved at Fircbaugh by Bro. T. O. Young, who also relieved Bro. T. K. Toddington at Lathrop, while he was East on account of relatives illness. Livingston agency Bro. B. M. Snyder, extra agent at Farmington, by Bro. Beamon; Berenda agency Bro. R. C. Young, vice Bro. L. W. Cooper re- tired. We wish him success. Bro. O. A. Martz is relieving Mr. Gwin at Farmington, who has applied for a pension and will probably retire. Bro. E. L. Malin is back again and is relieving Bro. Fackrell. agent Ceres, relieving at Hickman, a non-tclegraphic position. Bro. R. C. Young, Berenda. Cal., would like to trade with some one on the Western Division. Has five months seniority; job averages $92.00; good living quarters; seven miles from Madera; thirty miles from Fresno. Bro. Haggard relieved Bro. McNeil on first “KN” Stockton. Bro. High is back on third there from Tucson, Ariz., where he has been for the past three months on account of his wife’s health. Bro. L. E. Needham and bride spent their honeymoon visiting friends and relatives and Bro. Needham is back on third Lathrop. We all wish them happiness and prosperity. Cert. 754- Portland Division — - Bro. J. E. Jacobsen has gone to his assignment at Harrisburg agency. Bro. Dale Kimes is at Oakland relieving Bro. H. F. Rice relieving Bro. G. H. Millers, who is acting agent. Bro. G. M. Leslie is on second, relieving W. H. Speer, appointed agent at Goldhill. T. A. Cathers. who relieved the former on third was relieved by O. C. Purkeypile on fourth freight and passenger office, split trick. A. S. Rosenbaum agent Medford, is on a thirty day leave to New York, thence to Havana, Cuba, accompanied by H. L. Walter, chief clerk to Gen- eral Superintendent Campbell. Bro. A. F. Noth is acting agent at passenger office and Milton Ot- toman at freight house, Medford. Bro. Woods at Dallas agency after being off a month with an attack of rheumatism. Bro. Parr is the telegrapher there. Bro. S. J. Hill relieved at Independence by Mrs. Brown, tu his assigned position at Glendale. There was a fair turn out at the O. S. & D. meeting in Portland on May 10th. Brothers, get busy on the nons. Unless they will do the right thing, “no card no favors.” We still have two or three over here who believe in letting George do it. I would hate to be a “sponger.” Dispatcher Love is taking his annual lay off relieved by “Wits” Cantrell. Extra Dispatcher Taylor was off several days owing to the illness of his father-in-law. Bro. R. D. Jennings of the West Side has been promoted traveling freight agent. We are glad to see “Bob” get it. Electrification on the West Side is about at a standstill at present on account of the electrical workers’ being on strike. One of the strikers was shot in the groin at Oswego by one of the atrike- orcakcrs. R. C., Div. Cor. Western Division — I am going to send in a few items this time and hope some other member will send something next month. There are a few small agencies on bulletin this month, viz.; Walnut Creek, Avon and Concord, assistant agent Napa and second Suisun. Dispatcher Courin has been transferred to the Sacramento Division and is now examiner and dis- patcher. Bro. I). W. Koppikus agent at Oakville at- tended the Baltimore convention. Agent Harcourt at Lorenzo was off a few days relieved by Mr. Pearson from San Leandro re- lieved by Wm. Meara. Mr. Harcourt was trying Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1069 to beat the world’* record on his motorcycle and had a collision resulting in few bruises and a broken machine. The Hayward depot has been painted and the Pittsburg depot is being repaired. A Member. San Joaquin District — I have just been appointed division correspond- ent, in place of Bro. R. B. Mould, and, with your kind assistance, brothers, I will endeavor to have a write-up from our division each month here- after. We all enjoyed Bro. Mould’s write-ups, and regret that he was obliged to discontinue the work, not feeling able to handle it along with his other duties at Mojave. Address me at Box a, Mojave, Cal. Bro. G. M. Black, of Porterville, has been ap- pointed assistant correspondent, and will be glad to have you send him any news from the Valley District or the branches. Fraternally, M. B. McMullen, Div. Cor. San Joaquin District Notes - Bro. N. P. Gidley, third Mojave, has returned from a trip to Seattle and Vancouver, B. C. C. T. U. Bro. T. N. Kiinmcl is now with the West- ern Union in El Paso, relieved on third Mojave by Bro. O. D. Day, who was later recalled to the general telegraph office at San Francisco for re- lief work. A. A. Monteabearo, who relieved Bro. M. B. McMullen on fourth Mojave, while visiting in Denver and Fort Collins, Colo., and Salt Lake City a few weeks, later relieved Bro. G. A. Sears on fifth Bakersfield, while attending the O. R. T. convention. The members are all congratulating Bro. McMullen, who was married while in Colo- rado, and wish the happy bride and groom joy, happiness and success. Bro. Lily, who relieved Bro. Manning while on third Tehachapi, is now on Lancaster third. Local Chairman Blume, Bros. McMullen, of Mojave; Black, of Porterville; Mallachowitz, of Calicnte; Hill, of Lancaster; Hogan, of Mono- lith; Underwood, Coleman, Turner and Manning, of Tehachapi, and Sewall and Eckford, of Wood- ford, attended the meeting at Tehachapi on May 4th, and Bros. Blume, McMullen, Hill, Coleman and Turner brought their wives along to help enjoy the chicken dinner which was served at the Tehachapi Grill after the meeting. Dispatchers Duggan and Blouna went fishing at Bena recently with Mr. Lister. Dispatcher Blount got too many fish bones, and was unable to work for several days. The dispatchers have been making trips over the road on the locals and giving all the boys the glad hand. Those in the isolated places were happy to see some real, dressed-up men, as boiled shirts and creased trousers are not the habit with them. Bro. G. A. Sears, of Bakersfield, attended the Baltimore convention, accompanied by Mrs. Scars, taking in New York and other eastern points of interest on their return. Bro. Easterwood, of Larose, expects shortly to visit his parents, whom he has not seen in four years, at his old home in Texas. Bro. Mallachowitz is right at home at Caliente with his new job, his wife and children. Our new schedule, which has been under con- sideration with the management and our com- mittee for some time, will be taken up again on the return of the officers from the Baltimore con- vention. Bro. Hill, from the B. & O., is on first Lan- caster. We understand Bro. Donald Andrews, of Vin- cent, is to be married this month to a charming young actress with the “Merry Widow” show in Los Angeles. The members extend congratula- tions. Bro. Sullivan, a new man, is relieving Bro. Root at Selma, and J. L. Care is relieving Bro. W. W. Cartin at Caruther. Bro. H. J. Hendry, relief agent, after reliev- ing Bro. L. E. Lehmer at Famoso, went to Lan- caster first a few days — a new position caused by heavy business. He was later relieved by Bro. R. A. Hill, and then relieved Bro. A. C. Lary at Pixley, while having his eyes treated at Bakers- field. Bro. Dennely’s wife and baby have been in a hospital at San Francisco. The baby is O. K. now. Dispatcher Coonrod was out on the road a_ few days recently getting a line on things before the busy season commences. Bro. Hutchenson, of Ducer, was up the line recently. Recent bulletin assignments are: T. E. Wilcox, Hardwick agency; L. E. Sehmer, Famosa agency; W. B. Johnson, Rowen to Woodford agency, relieving Wallace Eckford, off on leave. A. C. Lary relieved by A. D. Rippy at Pixley agency to Springville agency, vice J. R. Mc- Knight to Huron agency; D. D. Shepherd, Huron agency to Raisin City, vice F. A. Nejedley, to second Exeter, relieving C. B. Lary, who relieves R. R. Thorpe on Exeter first, absent on leave; G. A. Sears to manage^ Bakersfield telegraph office; N. P. Gidley, third Caliente; Mrs. Bertha Hart, Edison third; R. S. Easterwood, Tulare third, and A. R. Manning, Bealville third. I wish to thank Bros. Blume, Hill, Black and Hendry for sending so many items for this write-up. M. B. M. G. hi. 6* S. A. Ry., El Paso Division — The separating of the S. P. and U. P. offices in San Francisco has created an enormous increase in telegraph business through “RK” El Paso, all Chicago and New York business now being re- layed at that office. Four additional tricks have been put on there, making eleven tricks besides the chief telegrapher. Bros. R. R. Smith and G. A. Hammons, with Telegraphers McQuellen and Pierron, filling the new positions pending as- signment. Digitized by Google

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1070 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. R. G. Murphy was off a few days at Clint, relieved by Bro. F. M. Bechler, who went to Marathon third until Bro. Fleshman was trans- ferred there. Bro. S. G. Gould, at Tesnus, has completed his two-year sentence, and bid in Marathon agency. Bro. C. F. Burling, Sanderson first, visiting relatives in Dallas, Texas, was relieved by R. Q. Pollard, from the H. & T. C. Bro. C. L. Bush has returned to Alpine third after sixty days’ honeymoon, spent in St. Louis, Kansas City, New Orleans and other points of interest. The entire division extend congratula- tions and best wishes. Recent assignments were: Marathon agency, Bro. S. G. Gould; Marathon second, Bro. L. L. Lyles; Marathon third, Bro. C. L. Fleshman; Marfa third, Bro. W. E. McDaniels; Langtry third, Bro. H. J. Hall; Longfellow night teleg- rapher and pumper, Bro. A. G. Parker. Tesnus day telegrapher and gasoline pumper and Fort Hancock agency are open for bids. Bros. Lickorish and Polk, of Sierra Blanca, recently went into the duck business, the former furnishing the eggs and the latter the incubator, agreeing to divide the result, which, from the three “settings eggs,” was one duck that died the next day. Bro. Hoffman will decide which one the dead duck belongs to. Chocar station has been changed to Hot Wells, and opened as a Western Union office. Business must be on the boom, as a post office was also established there recently. Bro. J. D. Hackett, of Hot Wells, is on a vacation to Oklahoma. Additions to the house and team tracks being made at Sierra Blanca and Marathon will be a great convenience to both the agents and patrons. Bro. J. S. Graves, of Louisiana, who worked here in 1907 and 1908, is with us again. We are glad to see him back. Sister C. P. Frink, agent Dryden, is visiting relatives in San Antonio and other Eastern cities, relieved by Bro. W. E. McDaniels. We are thankful that we have only two men on this division — holding two of our best positions, secured through the efforts of the O. R. T. — who refuse to assist us in supporting and maintaining our contract. Let us all continue to keep in touch with all new men and co-opcrate with our local chairman in keeping every man up to date, and not fail to observe the fraternal spirit of “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor. IN MEMORY OF BRO. ELMER STEARNS. Bro. Elmer Stearns, teacher of English and botany in the Juarez Agricultural College, died Sunday, April 6, 1913, in El Paso, Texas, and was buried Monday afternoon, the funeral serv- ices being conducted by Rev. J. F. Williams, of the First Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. W. F. Hatchell, of Juarez. The burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, and was in charge of the Masons. The entire student body of the Juarez Agricul- tural College attended the funeral services and marched to the grave. Bro. Stearns was born in Warren, 111., May 16, i860. His boyhood days were spent on the farm, and later traveling through the West and Middle West, studying the problems of agriculture. Nature as exhibited in flowers and plants of all varieties in all parts of the world had a great attraction for him. He was married in 1889 to Miss Alice E. Day, a teacher in the public schools of Hastings, Minn., who survives him. He came to Juarez, Mexico, seven years ago to take the chair of English and botany, which he held at the time of his death. He was a Mason, a member of East Gate Lodge, of Los Angeles, Cal., and also a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Bro. Stearns is also survived by his mother, Mrs. C. L. Vose; his sister, Mrs. J. F. McCor- mick, both of Los Angeles, Cal., and by three sons — Harry Day, Day Verne and Elmer Tre- vette. The two former are in the El Paso High School. G. H. & S. A. Ry Victoria Division — The “spud” fight is on, and it is up to us to see that our less-favored brethren in the North are given another opportunity of sampling our wares. Boxes will soon be at a premium, and our car report the most closely scrutinized of all; but if our patrons “holler” for cars we can sing "Every- body’s Doin’ It Now,” and for an encore, “All Night Long.” O. C. Hoegemeyer, former telegrapher at El Campo, who resigned to open a dry goods store there, has sold out and re-entered the service, and is now acting agent at Westhoff, vice Bro. Baxter, resigned. John Norris has also returned, and is acting agent at Smiley, vice Bro. Hopkins, resigned. We are glad to have two such good co-workers restored to us, and if they will but take one step more and call us “Bro.,” our cup of joy shall be full. They recognized the worth of the Order in former days, and will find it has lost nothing with advancing years. ^ Our veteran local chairman, Bro. Alexander, of Pt. Lavaca, who has been on the sick list and went to San Antonio for treatment, we are glad to hear, was improved enough to uphold the ban- ner at the Baltimore convention. He is an old warrior for the Order. May his shadow never grow less. We understand some of the non agents are mightily tickled because of some transfers to be made to their benefit. We do not advertise our- selves as being particularly endowed with tender consciences, but it is beyond us to fathom how any man can have the cast-iron nerve to accept the benefits of the concessions the Order alone obtained for them and at the same time openly scorn the giver. Cert. 1715- T. & N. O. Main Line, Including Galveston, Sabine and East Texas Branches — Boys, you have all been furnished with the cor- respondent's address, and I wish you would send your items to me, not later than the twentieth, Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1071 so wc can have a nice write-up every month. It will only take a minute and a post card to tend me a note. Let us make this link in the Sunset- Central Lines chain. Prizes are being offered to members for se- curing applications. Aside from the desirability of winning a prize, it surely will help us to maintain the conditions we already have on this division and eventually improve them. Come on, boys; get the man next to you, and we will have our division 100 per cent in very short order. The local chairman desires that each one of us make our ideas known in regard to monthly meet- ings at some point on the division where we can get together and see what steps can be taken for a general improvement. A certain agent on the division takes great pride in talking of his bank account (which the Order has helped him to get), still he has no card. H. Craig has been assigned Crandall agency. Beaumont third and Galveston second, paying $82.50 and $77.50, respectively, are pn bulletin. Bro. VVrye, first Echo, is in Houston hospital, relieved by yours truly. Bro. Woolery, night chief, has returned to third Houston Fifth Ward, vice Mr. Harkrider, re- turned to the car clerk’s job, putting Bro. “Deacon” Driver back on second Fifth Ward, vice Mr. Hegstrom. Bro. Rudisill, agent Cushing, attended court April 20th; office closed in his absence. Several brothers from the East Texas ranch attended the agents’ meeting in Houston on April 26th. Two or three non-telegraph stations have been using the wires in violation of the contract. If this practice is continued, the local chairman’s attention should be called to it. R. T. Ellison, ex-commercial, relieved J. C. Harwell on second Galveston. R. G. Keller relieved W. L. Foster, a student, on third Texas City Jet I am indebted to Bros. Weddell and Driver for notes from the East Texas and Galveston branches. Others who contribute will also be given honorable mention. Div. Cor. T. & N. O. Division , Including Galveston Branch and Sabine-Dallas District — Our write-up for May reached St. Louis too late for publication, owing to the correspondent forgetting that the convention number was to be issued earlier than the usual time. We are gaining ground right along, but the major part of the work is being done by the local chairman and a few others, when all of us should be doing our utmost to reach the 100 per cent mark. Carrying a union card only don’t make you a union man. It’s he who patronizes the union label and is everlastingly up and at the nons that counts. "Get the man next to you’’ — make that your war cry. The men who fail to back up the com- mittee are always the ones who try to saddle the blame off on someone else when matters don’t go to their liking. Bro. Weddell has issued the bulletins in sealed envelopes. Everyone, both the addressee and others, could read and profit by the postal-card bulletin. With the scaled envelopes only the addressee can open it, and the local chairman desires that the members use the bulletins for their own use, and keep the contents from be- coming common property. If the nons want to read the bulletins and file bids on them, let them join. If they don’t care to do that, let them get their bids in as best they can. Recent assignments: Beaumont third, Bro. S. P. Dunlap, Galveston second, Bro. W. O. Living- ston. Bro. Yarbrough, agent Village Mils, picnicking two days, was relieved by Miss Ford, from Woodsville, who made good even when a couple of engine failures blocked traffic there for several hours. H. G. Dunnam, Galveston third, off with an attack of mumps, was relieved by A. H. Heg- strom, later relieved by J. H. Clark. Bro. C. P. Kennedy, agent Athens, on indefinite leave to California, owing to poor health, relieved by Bro. C. E. Armstrong, cashier there, relieved by L. A. Baker. We all hope for Bro. Kennedy’s speedy recovery and return. L. Levey, chief at Jacksonville, took quite a icst recently, relieved by Mr. Emory, of first there. Bro. Rathburn relieved Reeder at Jack- sonville, who went to Kaufman agency, later re- lieved by Second Trick Dispatcher Brewer. Bro. Rathburn later relieved Bro. Rummel at Echo for a few days’ visit with relatives. It is now Bro. G. C. Buffington at “HN’’ Houston, and S. T. Cantrell, second Crosby. Seabrook nights is to be closed and Strang opened when the new trains go on to accommo- date tourists for Sylvan Beach, and Mr. Car- penter will probably go from Seabrook to Strang. Division office moved from "HD” to "HQ” Houston, June 1st, and the telegraphers to Hardy Street, making "HD” practically a yard job. There will be some doings in "HQ” when the division business piles in among all those trains. Bro. Norton, "HN” Houston, has been breaking in at "HD” to relieve the dispatchers during their lay-off. "Dan” can say "OK DI” already, just ns though he had never done anything else. Bio. F. Carlton is spending a few days with his parents at Angleton. 1 am greatly indebted to Bros. Driver and Wed- dell for the notes sent me. Others do likewise, and everyone "Get the man next to you.” Div. Cor. Louisiana Lines — The boys on the I. C. have secured a limit on Sunday hours and a 10 per cent increase. We can have just as good a schedule if everyone will do his part to make this division solid. Trains 1001 and 1002 — “The Deluxe” — between New Orleans and San Francisco have been dis- continued for the summer. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1072 The Railroad Telegrapher. Way-bill boxes have been put at all stations, so that way-bills and home-route cards will not get lost, especially at blind sidings. When tie- ups are left with you by assistant superintend- ents and roadmasters, send them to the dispatcher instead of to “FY,” as heretofore. Telegraph call for Adeline has been changed from “XN” to “Z” on account of General Super- intendent Sheridan taking the former for his office call. “DE” New Orleans has been closed, and all matter that went there now goes to “WS.” The safe at Garden City was robbed of about $20 recently, after two previous unsuccessful attempts. The exchange of United States mail at Bayou Sale with train No. 8 by hanging on mail crane has been discontinued, and a hand-to-hand ex- change is being made, saving the third trick man half a mile walk and having to carry from 200 to 500 pounds of mail each night. About thirty agents attended the meeting of officials, trainmen and others at Lafayette on April 29th, with General Superintendent Sheri- dan presiding. The general service of the road was considered, the car situation in particular. In order to have a complete write-up each month, it is necessary for each one to send me the items. Only a couple have responded to my request for such help. It is very hard to have a complete write-up without your assistance. Each one act as an assistant correspondent, and send me the items, not later than the twentieth. Keep after the nons and delinquents. Get ap- plication blanks, have them filled out, and when that pay check comes every two weeks have them hand you a few of those dollars the O. R. T. has helped them to secure. Send in the amount with the applications, and it won’t be very long before we will be solid. On account of the high water recently, the T. & P. was obliged to open the bridge 3t Mel- ville a few days. Its trains were detoured over the Baton Rouge branch of the Morgan Division to Lafayette; then over the Alexandria branch to Chcneyville. Frisco trains were also detoured over this route while their tracks were under water. H. \V. Wilkinson assigned Washington agency vice H. E. Kerr, who returned to Lafayette. W. E. Brooks has gone to Boutte third, his assigned position, and E. M. Chapman to Cade third. Z. T. Duncan, agent Hayes, has resigned, suc- ceeded by C. A. Ibcrt. A good many changes recently I haven’t been been able to g«.t a line on. In making application for positions in “WS," be sure to send your applications to Mr. Percy Hcwett, Houston, Texas, and always send the local chairman a copy of all applications, giving date you entered the service of the company. C. Baggese, who resigned Bowie agency, re- turned there, being away a couple of weeks. Glad to sec him back. Recent assignments: Agencies — Washington, H. W. Wilkerson; Port Barre, L. Bassich; Abbe- ville, J. A. Wherland; Arnaudville, A. H. Teske; Hayes, L. C. Giffe. Telegraphers — Third Cheney- ville, W. H. Ashton; Boutte, W. E. Brooks; Welsh, C. A. Ibert; Cade. E. M. Chapman; Mor- gan City, G. J. Fanguy; Bowie, C. J. Baggese (reinstated); second Schriever, J. A. Bruce; Algiers, J. F. Mathews; Lafayette, H. E. Kerr; Bowie, G. B. Walthers. Days — Abbeville, R. Fincher; New Orleans “WS” fifth days, E. S. Moon; nights, C. C. Bourgeois; nights second — F. L. Mosley; third, J. M. Flippin. Vacancies : Agencies — Franklin, Lake Charles and West Lake. Telegraphers — Schriever first Des Allemands and Avondale second and Patter- son third. In handling some recent cases, the local chair man found the greatest difficulty to be over- come, was the so-called “personal record” of the brother involved. This record is made up of all “Browns” and other punishment assessed against the employe. Brothers in the past have been en- tirely too careless regarding the working of the "Brown” system. A few days on it may not ap- pear to mean much, but if you get up against it, the first thing the officials mention is your “bad record;” therefore do not stand for unjust as- sessment of demerit, no matter how few they are. If not justified take the matter up at once and if you can not get them taken off or reduced refer it to your local chairman. Reprimands even are enough to cast a blot on your record, if they are not justified have them taken off and do it while the case is fresh. Bro. Wells left May 8th to attend the Bal- timore convention. The Mississippi terminals including general ot fices, nowr work fifteen men, every one of which has an up-to-date, if there is a general office on the system that can equal this record, would like to hear from it. WANTED — In the Lafayette office; a few good operators with principle enough to carry a card. Bro. C. Hetherwick, agent Baldwin, called away owing to his father’s illness, was relieved by Bro. II. L. Feske, relieved on second Bayou Sale by W. W. Stevens and he on third Bayou Sale by Champaignc, a new man later relieved by cx-Dispafeher Sherman, from St. L. W. 8- G. 'Thanks to the brothers for notes this month. “FS,” Cert. 2179. Northern Pacific Ry. Montana Division — A very well attended and very interesting meet ing was held in the committee rooms of the Rail way Club at Livingston, on Saturday night, May 17th, brothers from the extreme ends of the divi- sion attending. The main feature of the meeting was the discussion of articles to be put into the new schedule, and the members outlined a very good one. Our local chairman, Bro. A. A. Wil son, is noting chairman of the general committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1073 Bros. J. P. Cranwlll, Livingston, R. B. Spangler, Manhattan, and F. M. Haines, Logan, were elected as our local board of adjustment* In the future any member having a grievance will pre- sent it in writing to the local chairman, and if there is no prevailing ruling on similar cases, it will go to the local board of adjustment, to be taken up with our chief dispatcher. Do not hesitate if you have a grievance, as we want the schedule lived up to. Bro. Wilson took up several small grievances with Mr. Weston before the election of the board, which were settled satisfactorily to all concerned. A local division fund was started, and Bro. Conrad placed in charge by a unanimous vote. He has written every member on the division, explaining the plan of an assessment of 10 cents a month from each member, beginning July ist, six months to be paid at that time. This fund is to be used in buying flowers for members or their wives in case of death, and any other emer- gency when such action becomes necessary. It is a good cause, and no one should object to con- tributing such a small amount monthly. Money for the “Flower Fund’* should be sent direct to Treasurer Bro. E. A. Conrad, care “VS” office, Livingston. The six months’ payment at first is requested in order to have money in the treasury for any emergency that may unexpectedly confront us, and it is hoped the boys will see it in the right way and attend to it on time, July ist. While the local chairman is in St. Paul on the committee. Assistant Local Chairman F. M. Haines, of Logan, will handle the division business, with the very able assistance of our secretary, “Shorty” Arnold, of Toston. It is a great pleasure to know that the mem- bership on our division increased last year over 100 per cent and is still increasing at a rapid rate. Hoppers third, bid in by Shumway, who later bid in third Manhattan, Parmenter bidding in the former. Bro. Shuping, second Hoppers, and Cald- well. second Muir, visiting home folks in Missouri, and S. C. will later take in the sights at Niagara, Buffalo, New York City and Washington, D. C. Atwood, third west end, is visiting his folks in Missouri. Bro. Ray Huntley, who bid in third East Helena, when Bro. Mclntire resigned, has also resigned, and it was bid in by S. Hurt, of Winston. Mrs. Pidgcon, third Lombard, Is on a visit to her folks East. E. J. Orman is on third Trident. Bro. McDonald, second Townsend, was off a few days recently, relieved by Mr. James, who later went to Hoppers third. Bro. McDowell, third Townsend, and wife, weic recent Helena shoppers. Bro. Cook, first Townsend, who bid in Laurel depot, later rebid in former job. Agent Anderson, Townsend, off three weeks, was relieved by Bro. F. A. Ward, of second Bozeman, relieved by Bro. Perkins, second Lombard, and he by his wife, Sis- ter Perkins. Bro. Perkins later relieved Bro. Boyd, agent Sappington, on two weeks’ vacation. Bro. P. A. Huntley, agent Cardwell, resigned, and gone to his farm near Sweetgrass, relieved on bid by R. V. Wright. Bro. Unger, third Belgrade, bid in third “KD” Laurel, relieved by F. W. Tracy on bid, who later went to second Toston, Bro. Conners hav- ing taken a vacation, and filed a homestead neir Great Falls, as also did Bro. Tenby, of Columbus second. We wish the boys success. F. A. Turvay bid in third Columbus. On bulletin — Third Winston and Trident, second Columbus and “AU” Laurel days. Sister Sullivan, third Springdale, was relieved a few nights recently by Bro. Ray Huntley, and Sister Taylor, third Reed Point, off a few nights sick, by J. J. Brown, who later on relieved Bro. Johnson at Park City. Bro. Harkins has returned from a visit to his folks in Wisconsin. Bro. Jones, an ex-employe, on third Logan while Stuart was off on account of the death of his baby. The sympathy of all is with the saddened ones. Bro. Stacachan, third White Hall, on vacation, was relieved by Schumm, a new man. Sisters Hurt and Turk, of Winston and Chestnut, were recent Livingston visitors. Trident won a game of ball u to 8 from Toston, May nth, at Trident. This makes one each, Toston having won the first game, on their grounds, io to 8, April 27th. Deciding game played at Toston on June 2nd. The Moose team of Helena, defeated Townsend, 7 to 3, at Townsend, May nth. Bro. Jones, of “NP,” recently visited friends in Helena and Spokane, returning to St. Paul May 17th. Come again, when you want some of the purest air yet discovered. Div. Cor. Pasco Division — Our May write-up arrived too late for that issue, owing to the fact that the convention number went to press earlier than usual. The items for that month are included with this one. A non recently asked: “Why should union men object to non-union men? If a man does not choose to join a union, why should he be shunned by members of organized labor?” Members of trade unions have every right, reason and justice for their objections to non- union men. The former are making great sacri- fices in order to obtain their rights, and the non union man is reaping all the advantages, without any of the trouble and cost. Union men have banded themselves together against the aggressive greed of employers, and arc giving both time and money to maintain their organizations, struggling hard, no matter what it costs, to secure a just return for their toil. If goaded by injustice and oppressed with wrong, the tine union man, in agreement with his felb'wmen. refuses to work at the terms offered by his employer, and suffers and starves that all may reap the benefit, while the non-union men remain at work, accepting all advantages earned by the suffering and self denial of his fellow workman, without stretching foiih a baud t«* In-lp him t<» obtain them. Unitv Digitized by kjOOQle

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1074 The Railroad Telegrapher. is strength, but that unity in which strength lies is destroyed by those who refuse to join the union. The efforts of organization are rendered fruit- less, the toil and suffering of the workmen futile, by the meanness and cowardice of the non-unionist, a traitor to his fellow workmen, and betrayer of the interest of his class. Can it be wondered at that the unionist dislikes him? If people gen- erally would reflect upon the matter, they would also treat them with contempt. Sister Mildred French, on a ninety-day visit at Oregon, Illinois, will also visit in Indiana be- fore returning. Bro. I. I. Burfield has returned from the hos- pital at Kansas City, to Satus agency, feeling much better. He was relieved by Bro. T. C. Hampton, second Kiowa. Bro. VV. D. McKay bid in Satus thirfl, Sister Burfield is on Satus second. Sister H. E. Pierce is now on third Gibbon. Sister E. L. Collins is on second, and Sister Leona Johnson on third Umtanum. Bro. Phelps bid in second Kennewick, and Bro. V. E. Wilson third Mabton. Bro. Willoughby McKeown is on second Pasco yard, relieved on third by Bro. Bullis, and Bro. M. J. Garwood, on first there, relieving Bro. Dingledine, who has accepted a job with the “Snakes.” Bro. P. H. Southworth, second Pasco yard, called home to Timberville, Pa., owing to the illness of his father, later resigned. Bros. Hall, of Eltopia, and Messmore, of Cunningham, were recent Pasco visitors. Bro. White, now with the Milwaukee, at Rosalie “WN,” was also in Pasco a few days recently, getting acquainted with the N. P. bunch and visiting Connolly Brothers, whom he formerly knew on the C. M. & P. S. Bro. C. J. Bylander, third Connell, was a recent Pasco visitor; also Bros. W. G. O’Neil and B. E. Edwards, from Prosser. Bro. R. W. French and wife, of Badger, arc on a trip East. We hope the rest will improve the brother’s health. Sister Marguerite Maxwell re- lieved Sister French on Badger first. Mrs. Young, of Umtanum, mother of Sister L. E. Young, on third there, spent a few days with her recently. Sisters Maxwell and Young, in their batching quarters, extend an invitation to all brothers and sisters to come and dine with them. Bro. T. N. Holman, former agent at Wallula, is now at Lind. Bro. G. W. Donley is on second Lind, and Bro. W. S. McCormach, who bid in third Ritzville, was relieved on first Lind by Bro. B. E. Edwards. Bro. II. C. Questard was a recent Lind visitor. Bro. C. B. Messmore, third Cunningham, bid in second “SC.” Bro. C. S. Chadwick is now on second. Bro. C. G. Mason, agent Hatton, was a recent visitor there. Mr. Weber is on the new 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. in “PA,” Bro. Virgil Wilson, third Mabton, was in Pasco April 16th. Local Chairman Hickey, first Connell, on April 19th, Bro. G. W. Houston, of the O. W. R. X. at Wallula, and Bro. W. E. Wimmer, of Vista, were also recent Pasco visitors. Sisters Maxwrell and Collins were Kennewick visitors April 37th. Bro. C. H. Mockross, fourth “PA,” spent Sun- day recently with Bro. L. C. Snyder, formerly sixth “PA,’.' now agent at Helix, Oregon. Bro. W. H. McKeown has returned to Pasco yard second from a ten-day visit to Salt Lake City. Mr. Graff, agent Parker, and Mr. Arnold, Ellen»- burg, are both delinquents. These were called “brothers” in April journal in error. Bro. C. Hall, a new man, is on second Top- penish. Bro. H. N. Crevinston, of first Toppenish, refused to be operated on at Tacoma hospital. His room was found vacated at an early hour on the morning of April 2d, and nothing was heard from him until his arrival at Pasco, April 29th. He has re-entered the train service. Bro. S. H. Bullis, third Pasco yard, was a recent Eltopia Sunday visitor. Bro. C. A. Connley, fifth “PA,” and Bro. Ralph Tremble, second Wapatc were off ten days visiting Sound points. Bros. H. N. Crevinston, V. B. Dingledine, E E. LaMarche and Local Chairman Hickey met at Pasco the evening of April 30th, to consider where it would be best to hold a meeting. This was a hard question, as the nine-hour law prevents so many from attending, but it was finally decided to hold it at North Yakima, and have nona as well as members attend to see if we can not gain new members by this means. Bro. H. L. Wyckoff, agent Dixie, and R. M. Wilde, agent Waitsburg, were recently at Walla Walla on business. Bro. H. A. Boughton Is back at Kiona agency from California. Local Chairman Hickey returned from the Balti- more convention to St. Paul, where the commit- tee is to meet the management. He was relieved by Bro. C. J. Rylander, and he on third Connell by Bro. John Smith. Bro. I. E. Hunt, agent Mesa, was in Connell recently on business. Bro. D. J. Beattie, who bid in Outlook agency, spent Sunday recently with Miss Lulu Dunn, at the Dunn residence at Liberty. Bro. C. T. Pickard, first Thrall, was at Ellens burg recently on business. Bro. Bright, off for ninety days, visiting his folks in North Carolina. Sister Leona Johnson’s rights as to whether she be considered a “telegrapher” or “phoner,” was settled April 28th, by Chief Dispatcher Moran, when she was called into Pasco. She coolly copied three train orders from Mr. Moran, and repeated them back without a “BK.” She will continue to be termed a “telegrapher.” Bro. B. E. Leach, third Keystone, who filed on a homestead a few miles from there, will have a good grain crop and a prosperous year. Bro. L. L. Tremble, cashier Sunnyside, Sun- dayed recently with his folks at Wapto. Sister Cummings, first Umtanum, is in Tacoma hospital, sick again. Sister M. Pratt is now on third Fish Trap, with Sister Henton first, and Bro. Charley Henton second. Bro. “Very Best” Dingledine, first Pasco yard, is off ninety days, taking a sling at switching. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1075 Bro. H. B. Wilson, agent Granger, is on a sixty days’ visit to Milwaukee, Grand Rapids and other Wisconsin points. Among the applicants for sixty days* vacation June ist, were: Bros. Mockross, Beattie, Wilson and Smith. Bro. Miller, second Connell, while visiting Spo- kane, was relieved by Chas. Frey, who resigned from this division in 1910. Trainmaster Shannon, First District, is on a ninety days’ visit through the East and South. N. D. Starr, second Attalia, will soon be with us. He carried a card for fifteen years until he dropped railroading a year ago. Bro. D. C. Brown, agent Grandview, and Bro. J. T. Higdon, second Pomona, attended the North Yakima flower festival. Bro. C. A. Sharpe, third Toppenish, has asked for a ninety-day leave. Bro. Carl Painter, from Eau Claire, Wis., on the “Soo” Line, visited Bros. Mockross and LaMarche, at Pasco during the week of May 5th. Bro. C. S. Davis, manager “PA,” was off several days re- cently. Bro. W. C. Bannerman is now on third Eltopia. Bro. E. J. McKinley, the agent there, was off several days recently. Bros. Bullis and W. H. McKeown, Pasco yard, attended the ball given at Eltopia. Bro. G. H. Johnson, third Roza, was off several days, relieved by Tuggle. Bro. E. B. Smith, agent Wheeler, who had a hard time with the washouts, is now having sand storms to contend with. Robert Hansen, car distributer, has returned from a very pleasant trip East. Bro John Smith, Prosser second. East on ninety days’ leave, relieved by Mr. Ashton. Bros. Stevens and Acton, of Pomona, have changed tricks so the former can work on his ranch. They both visited the Yakima blossom festival, also Bros. John and Ralph Tremble and John Hawthorn. Bros. Bright and Sigman, of Umtanum, have gone East, relieved respectively by Sister Collins and Mrs. Hanford, Bro.' Sigman being called to Nebraska, owing to the sudden illness of his father. Bro. and Sister Pierce from Gibbon second and third have gone to Vista second and third, reliev- ing Sister M. B. Phelps and Mr. Doan; Sister Phelps going to Gibbon first, vice Mr Marley, who takes third there, so he can ranch, and Doan goes to Glade third. Bros. Joe Watroba and A. F. Mockross from Iron, Mich., on the “Soo line,” the latter a brother of Bro. Carl Mockross, Pasco relay, in Pasco, April 19th. The former is now on first Davenport, and the latter went to Moscow, Ida. Cert. 606. Tacoma Division — Our write-up for May arrived too late for that month's Telegrapher. The convention num- ber went to press several days earlier than usual. The item* for May are included with those of this month. Owing to the small attendance at the February meeting, no meeting was held during March. J. C. Cook, third Centralia, resigned to go south was relieved by Bro. A. W. R. Swelle from the S. P., formerly on this road. H. W. Brockway has returned to Tenino first, after a two months’ visit East, vice Bro. I. L. Clifton, who then relieved Bro. J. F. Henderson a few days on third and later relieved W. S. Fisk on second there. Bro. H. E. James relieved J. C. Collins on third Rainier, who intends entering other business. Bro. T. H. Kellogg, relief agent, relieved Mr. Larken at Rainier, resigned. We have only one exclusive phoner, who claims he can not join because he belongs to several other orders and can’t spare the money. Several phoners who have left the service still retain their cards in appreciation of what the Order has done for them. The following brothers attended the meeting at Rainier-Grand hotel, Centralia, April 20th: Gra- ham, Fox, Dean, Ellick, Sherwood, Henderson, Sullivan, Bradbury and Weyand. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent in a general discussion of conditions, etc., and Bros. Graham and Wey- and giving a very interesting talk. Owing to it being Sunday and the weather being ex- tremely “dry” Bro. Weyand suggested that the next meeting be held on Saturday, which sug- gestion was unanimously endorsed. Bro. Graham after attending the Grand convention, went to St. Paul to confer with the general managers on a new schedule and there will be no regular meeting until he returns. Brothers, there was a request published in our last issue for a contribution to the floral piece pur- chased jointly by the Tacoma and Seattle divisions for our deceased Bro. R. W. Baker. The Ta- coma Division’s part of this floral design was $12.50, which was sent by our local secretary and treasurer, but so far he has only received $4*50 toward the amount. All who have not paid their subscription please forward it at once to Bro. Harry Long at Roy. He has the balance now on hand in the social fund $22.35. E. Virum, formerly a clerk in “BY” office re- lieved J. C. Snead, third Vader, a few days. Bro. C. Erland in the grocery business at Cen- tralia, has returned from Canada. Double track was completed through the Cen- tralia yards, April 22d, and solid automatic block installed through it Tenino to Portland. The yard office at Centralia has been moved out to Sixth street since the machine shops and round- house have been completed. Ex-Bro. J. J. Kubn, a new man, who was re- lieved on third Sopenah by J. C. Snead relieved A. E. Crawford, McIntosh days. The last Legislature changed the name of the town of Sopenah to Vader. It is now known by three names. Bro. L. L. Jenkins has returned from the East a benedict. Congratulations. Bro. O. II. Harper on his return from his va- cation, relieved Bro. F. H. Sherman on third Digitized by CiOOQle

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1076 The Railroad Telegrapher. Castle Rock, who relieved Bro. Peck, first Hill- hurst, visiting friends and relatives in the East, who will on his return take third Hillhurst, vice J. T. James, going in the chicken business. If he has no more success in that than we have had trying to get him into the Order the past two years, he will soon he looking for an “OS’* job again. McIntosh closed a few nights owing to the resignation of Bro. Looey, has been opened again with Bro. R. B. Calhmer, a new man from St. Paul in charge, and Bro. G. W. Quiglay a new man from Milwaukee is on first Hillhurst, doing relief work. Bro. H. M. Prechel, first VVinlock, has pur- chased a ranch near there. He will be found attcr office hours on the ranch, dressed as a logger clearing land. Bro. Kingsball Commander, who was relieving Sister Mullen, first \elm, is now relieving Mr. Girardot, agent Roy, relieved by Bro. E. J. Douglas, who also relieved at Chehalis and Cen- tralia. Bro. A. \V. R. Swclle, who went to “WR" was relieved on third Centralia by Bro. S. c. Sherwood, who spent his vacation among old friends East. Bro. F. II. Sherman returned to third Castle Rock, vice Bro. Selfe, who relieved Bro. R. F. Graham, first Woodland, while attending the Bal- timore convention. Bro. llatlestod bid in second Chehalis and Bro. U. G. Calvert secured Raymond on bulletin. Bro. Ritchie relieved Bro. U. G. Calvert at Olympia. Our nve delinquent members have paid up and several new members were recently secured. The following are now brothers: J. B. Graybcal, Bu- coda; I. D. Clifton, Tenino; L. C. H. Vye, Elma; A. W. R. Swelle, “WR;” Kingsball Commander, Roy; T. H. Ritchie, Olympia; H. E. DcShiclds, Win. LcMoine and J. T. Dickerson. Bro. Quick has been furnished a list of all the nons on this division, that he may direct a little of the Order’s fire into them. Northern Pacific Division No. 54 lias been granted a charter for the Ladies’ Auxiliary which is No. 24, with following officers : Sister Daisy M. Sherwood, general secretary and treasurer, 1116 F. street Centralia, Wash., and Sister B. E. Nason, general chairman, Athol, Ida. The following were elected local chairmen: Sister Sam Johnson, North Branch, Minn., Lake Superior Division; Sister M. A. Smoot, Glendive, Mont., Yellowstone Division; Sister E. P. Wilcoxson, Almira, Wash., Idaho Divi- sion, and Sister Maud Graham, Woodland, Wash., Tacoma Division. Dues and initiation for June are 60 cents. Let’s get busy and enlarge our local. We have now about twenty members. Try and make it forty by July 1st. Mr. Kuhn, from the D. & R. G., went to South Prairie second, job pulled off after one night, when he relieved Mr. Snead at Sopenah. Bro. H. L. Phillips, while in Seattle a few days was relieved by W. D. McClellan, who later went to Covleston as agent. The following names and numbers can be taken from the seniority list: G. M. Hardy, No. 89; T. J. Mullen, No. 8a; H. A. Car kin, No. 83; W. G. Patton, No. 65, and C. Erland, No. 47. Bro. D. L. Kycek, South Bend, has been ap- pointed correspondent for the South Bend branch and will give us a write-up each month. This branch is now solid through the efforts of Bro. Kycek. The Western Union has established up-town offices at Raymond and South Rend relieving the brothers of that work. Now that our Ladies’ Auxiliary is an established fact, don’t stop working for new members. All married brothers write Sister Sherwood, 1111 F. street, Centralia, Wash., for application blanks and have your wife, mother and sister fill them out. Wc have several ladies, members of the Order on this division who are not members of the auxiliary. Sisters get busy and ml out your application. Bro. C. V. Wells, who resigned last fall, to travel for a Camera Mfg. Co., is now with the U. P. at Promontory Point, Utah. I wish to thank the brothers who contributed items. In future please send all changes by the 20th of the month, addressed to me at Bucoda. J. F. Henderson, Cert. 878. Seattle Division, First Subdivision — A special election for local chairman has been held to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Bro. Baker. Let us determine to do all in our power to support and assist his successor, re- membering that “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link" and that if one of us fails in his duty it makes the work, responsibility and expense that much harder for the rest. The nons and delinquents all take advantage of their seniority or other rights conferred by the schedule and working agreement between the O. R. T. and the company, without which we would enjoy none of these advantages, but be obliged, to accept what the company saw fit to give us. Im- press this upon their minds as forcibly as possible and show them that in failing or refusing to sup- port the Order, both morally and financially, they are simply parasites upon the loyal ones who al- ways keep their cards up-to-date, and these ad- vantages are made possible only by the united ef- forts of the members of the Order. Our representatives expect to meet the manage- ment this month for a revision of the schedule and arrange for better working conditions. It is desirable that we present a solid front at this time, and therefore urge all who have not already done so, to pay up their dues and do their part in maintaining the organization that makes better wages and working conditions possible. When you receive the information blanks, fill and return them promptly. If you haven't room enough on the blank to give all the information required, write a separate letter and attach to the blank. Better get your head to working on this right away. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1077 We have no information as to changes other than that contained in the bulletins from the chief dispatchers office which is received by all telegraphers. We are indebted to Bro. Bayer for most of the items in our previous write-up. When you draw your pay check in June do not fail to secure a ballot and vote for Bro. M. A. Smoot as representative of the station employes on the board of managers of the Northern Pacific Benefit Association. Cert. 85. All Members Idaho Division — The following changes in telegrapher’s seniority list were ef- fective April 25, IQ13. Please correct your lists accordingly: Scratch No. 101, V. I. Lucas and add the fol- lowing: No. 135. C. C. Colony, March igth, 1913. No. *36, W. H. Hope, March 31, 1913. No. 137, H. J. Fenton, April 2, 1913. No. 138, F. A. O’Con- nor, April 3, 1913. No. 139, J. J. Ryan, April 6, 1913. No. 140, F. C. Kielke, April 16, 1913. No. 141, George Alexander, April 16, 19T3. No. 142, C. F. Wilson, April 18, 1913. No. 143, R. W. Clarke, April 19, 1913. The numbers given in the above additions to the list, are the revised numbers shown by the coi- rected list. Yours fraternally, B. E. Nason, L. C. Idaho Division Notes — Brother Schroeder, third Plains, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Wotruba. Bro. and Sister W. A. Marshall have returned to Weeksville, after a pleasant vacation. Bro. Hoag a welcome new member who has been relieving Bro. Marshall also relieved Bro. G. C. Williams a few days at Algoma, and then relieved Bro. Underhill on third Sand Point, vice Bro. C. O. Thompson, who bid in Childs nights. Bro. Bartley after working a few nights extra at Heron, bid in third Clarks Fork. Bro. Gore, agent Eddy, is on six weeks' vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. H. A. Mansfield. Bro. N. P. Matheny, agent Trout Creek, is kept busy handling the work trains and keeping check on log cars at Vermilion, where the A. C. M. Co., have put in a new spur. Sister Seymour relieved at Ramsey, Athol, Clarks Fork, Plains and Algoma and Sister Gcp- hart at Heron and Cabinet, during May. F. A. Bump, second Heron was called East, owing to the serious illness of his father. Bro. Dickinson, Heron, off a few days to be married. Sister A. K. Owen is back on third Cabinet, after a pleasant vacation in Sprague, Spokane ana Sand Point. Sister Percy, first Algoma, is enjoying a ten days’ vacation on the farm. Bro. McCusker, third Hangman, bid in second Thompson Falls, relieved by Mr. Alexander a new man from the Great Northern. Every good union man should send in for his new card at once, for the last half of the year, then if asked to show your card, you can present one strictly up to date. Bro. B. E. Nason, our worthy and efficient local chairman, accompanied by Mrs. Nason at- tended the Baltimore convention, and looked after our interests in an able and conscientious man- ner. “NA” is the most up-to-date union man on the Idaho Division, and one of the best posted men on ‘‘Fighting 54.” He was relieved at Athol by Mr. Callahan, former agent at Reardon, who according to his own statement, desires no favors whatever from members of the Order, further- more, they will receive no favors, at his hand. It is up to his neighbors to see he doesn’t get any. “Ponderay”, of Kootenai yard office, has been made a three trick telephone job, the incumbents doing the yard clerical work, pay same as Koot- enai telegraph office. Bro. L. P. Marshall, third Hope, is being re- lieved by Bro. Jackewitz. If any of you delinquents’ consciences tell you to pay up your back dues, don’t feel bashful about doing it. This also applies to “nons.” In case you haven't any conscience, pay up any way. Actg. Div. Cor. Rocky Mountain Division — Mr. Fullerton was relieved on first Garrison by A. E. Olson, new man and agent Stevens, Gar- rison relieved by Cashier Reynolds a few days while on the sick list. Mr. Flickinger, of Marysville, bid in Phillips- burg agency, one of the best jobs on this division. “Flick” should come out o{ the “Mr.” class now. We were all sorry to hear that Bro. Rundell, former local chairman had resigned that agency, but as he has gone into business for himself there we all wish him success. Mr. Holroyd, at Marysville, pending bulletin, bid in by Bro. Thompson from Stuart agency, now on vacation to coast points. Bro. LaFord, Gar- rison second, bid in Stuart agency, Mr. Eronson there pending its transfer. Bro. Corwin from Hamilton bid in second Garrison, and Bro. Ma- lone from Saltese bid in Rivulet second. The discharge of Mr. Brown, extra for violating rule “G” caused second Ellison to be closed sev- eral days, owing to shortage of men, until Bro. R. Fretts went there. Bro. Riedell relieved Agent McNaughtcn, while on short vacation. Sister Lucky, Avon second, on several weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Hayes a new man, we are glad to call these new men brothers and hope they will stay with us. If some of the old men would join and take a hand in running things we would have very few “Misters” left. The yarns they tell are simply excuses to keep trom joining like the usual hard luck story told us every month. We all have sympathy for a man financially embarrassed, but after working some of the best jobs on the division two or three yea is then their sad stories assume a different aspect, and sympathy and patience are virtues no longer. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1078 The Railroad Telegrapher. These men are always able to take vacations every year and have absolutely no valid reason to put- ting off joining with such pleas. They figure that they will get the benefits of the Order anyhow, and are perfectly willing for us to bear the ex- pense. Every member on this division should get after the nons working with or near him, and keep after them until they join. They will be with us before another month is over if you will do this and remember, “No card, no favors." Bro. Rowan was relieved while attending the Baltimore convention by Bro. Avery at DeSmet agency and he on second by Bro. Dey. Mr. Showalter, second “MD" Missoula, re- lieving the dispatchers for their summer vacations, is being relieved by Mr. Callahan. Mrs. Avery, second “MD” Missoula, on the sick list the past month, is recovering and expects to resume work soon, relieved by Bro. Merrick, who also relieved Bro. Spencer, third “MD" Missoula, while sick several days. Mr. Balzhiser, Drummond second, on the sick list several months, has resumed work. Bro. Hildeman bid in Rivulet agency, now on leave relieved by Mr. Skinner, a new man. Brothers, see when pay day comes around that the new men and the few remaining old nons who have promised to join are reminded of their prom-** ises. I leave for St. Paul shortly for committee work and may not be back in time to do any or- ganizing this month. I will appreciate it if every one of you would talk O. R. T to the nons, so that we will get all those who have promised to come in. Right now we need your support. Right now you can not expect your, committee to obtain results for you unless backed by a solid mem- bership. everybody get uusy, let’s make this the banner division of “Fighting 54." “Do it now.’’ Fraternally, V. N. Weber, L. C. Dakota Division — While Bro. Ellsworth was attending the Balti- more convention, it became my duty again to send in a write-up. Bro. Banger at Medina was the only one who furnished me any notes and as we were short on time as well as matter he sent them special delivery. There is still a little promising material left to work on. Remember our motto “Every member do his part.” Send some non your copy of The Telegrapher each month so he can see the good work being done all over the country by the Order, write him a personal letter if necessary and as a last resort try “No card, no favors.” Each one send in some notes for the next write- up and, an occasional application, accompanied by the necessary fee. “73.” 1). C. Pol NDEXl KK. [iakota Division Xotes — I'ro. Whitcome is back on second Medina after two months’ relief work at Minnewaukan, Oakes and Dickey. He apparently left his heart at the latter place as he hasn't been the same since ins return. Bros. Robinson of Medina and Poole of Steele attended the Masonic Lodge in Jamestown re- cently and helped give Bro. Poindexter the “works." We were all shocked to learn of the death of the wife of Bro. L. E. Baker at Mott, on April 29th. Bros. Ellsworth and Johnson, of Bismarck, immediately ordered a beautiful floral piece, the emblem of the Order, purchased by contributions from the membership. The chief dispatcher, night chief and all the trick men have been making their trips of inspec- tion over the division the past month, getting the lay out of the passing tracks, grades, etc., and in- cidentally getting acquainted. J. L. Seveland, has resigned, claiming he was unjustly treated. If he had carried the necessary he might have had some redress. Moral, get a card. Several of the boys are on vacation and a lot more waiting for relief. Telegraphers are scarce and several helpers have been used in emergency cases. I understand there is still a little shortage in the flower fund. Those who have not remitted should do so at once. Bro. Ellsworth spent an evening in Bismarck, taking a Masonic degree before his departure for the Baltimore convention. Ladoga has been opened as a telegraph office during the gravel loading season with F. E- Redner in charge. Don't forget, “Every member do his part," to- ward making Dakota Division solid in July. R« member “In union there is strength." “ON." IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father in His all-wise providence to call to her borne the beloved wife of our brother, L. E. Baker, therefore be it Resolved, By the members of Division No. 54. that we extend the sorrow-stricken brother and relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sadness and sorrow; and be it also Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of this division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. D. C. Poindexter, D. J. Vincent, R. W. Boggs. Committee. Lake Superior Division — All are looking forward to vacation days. Boys, keep me posted on all the changes. Bro. L. A. Schendel, second Wyoming, and Bro. E. L. Ayres, North Branch days, have re- signed. The former spent a few days at his home in Fairmount, Minn., after which the brothers “hit the grit” fur the Canadian Northwest. We are sri y to have them leave us. The latch key will Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1079 always be hanging out for their return to the N. P. Bro. T. J. Vesper, agent Hugo, on a three weeks* trip to Florida inspecting the land there, was relieved by Relief Agent Bro. D. C. Gray, who also relieved Bro. W. D. O’Brien, agent at Harris, while he took in the professional baseball games at the Twin Cities, visited relatives at North Branch and took in the sights at Duluth. Bro. O. E. Peterson, North Branch days, took second Wyoming, and Bro. John Willig second “DU” Duluth, North Branch, during General Chairman Bro. Sam Johnson’s absence. Bro. Clyde O’Brien took second “DU” relieved on second West Duluth by Bro. T. J. Wicynski and he on third there by Bro. Frank Chezek from Mahtowa. Bro. W. J. Hoffman, agent at Stacy, and F. A. Sebosta, agent Moose Lake, while having their eyes examined at St. Paul, were relieved by Bro. Gray, who also relieved W. R. Buttrick, while on the sick list. Bro. J. P. Houska, first Hinckley, while off on account of the sickness of his brother, was re- lieved by Mr. Mahoney, a new man from the C. P. R. G. H. White our traveling auditor who went to Brainerd hospital for an operation, we are very glad to learn is getting along nicely. We all hope for his speedy recovery. We were very sorry to hear of the sudden death of John Wilson, agent at sawyer, after two days’ illness. Mr. Ash, a new man from the U. P. is now at Sawyer. Copies of the new seniority list just out can be had by application to Local Chairman Bro. E. A. Youngberg at Lindstrom. J. M. Curtis, second Central Avenue, while on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. E. L. Ayres. Third Hugo, has been discontinued and the agent is again doing the ten hour stunt. Division Relief Agent D. C. Gray is a candi- date for election to the board of managers of the Northern Pacific Benefit Association. We know the members of this division will give him their undivided support and we trust that the brothers on the whole system will help us to poll a big vote for Bro. Gray. He is assistant local chair- man of this division, is well qualified for and worthy of the position. Boys don’t forget our brothers at the election on June 15th, the day "the ghost walks.” We regret to learn that several former good members have dropped out. We hope they will remember that it was the persistent and unceas-. ing energy of the O. R. T. that salaries were boosted to what they now are, and that they and the other nons will soon wake up again and get a card. Div. Cor. Minnesota Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The benign and gracious Father has seen fit to call to His everlasting home our be- loved Bro. Edw. Eastman; in memory of our de- carted co-worker and in sympathy with his rela- tives and friends, be it Resolved, By the members of Division No. 54. Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend to the members of the family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the family of the deceased brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division and a copy be forwarded to The Telegrapher for pub- Iication- W. O. Ash, Levi Setterholm, Committee. Houston & Texas Central R. R. First Division North of Hearne — The following brothers elected to serve us for the next two years: W. F. Davis, College Sta- tion, south end and Felix Kelly, Sherman, north end, owing to his indefinite leave of absence, Bro. F. W. Wickenberg, of Denison, has been ap- pointed local chairman to fill the unexpired term, W. W. Holman, Bertram, for second division. Bro. Moseley, re-elected secretary and treas- urer, and A. E. Laisure re-elected general chair- man. The above named as a committee will do every- thing in their power to further our interests. The brothers should assist them by watching the men they are working with and see that they are up-to-date, encouraging every man to live up to the contract as we wish the company to do, and give the company good, loyal service. In this way we will create a demand for O. R. T. men and have a clear conscience. Your genera] chairman made a trip over the line north of Hearne recently, and we are now practically 100 per cent strong north of Ennis. All of the nons south of Ennis to Hearne have application blanks and promise to come in pay day. Bros. Davis at College and Griffin at Cheney Jet. are both live wires, who will keep the sit- uation south of Hearne in shape all the time and Bro. Holman on the Austin branch will look after our interest over there. We are arranging for a series of meetings at different points and we hope the brothers in the territory where they are held will all use every effort to attend and help make them a success. Bro. Harris, former local chairman south end, was elected mayor of Bryan at the last city elec- tion by an overwhelming majority. The citizens there displayed good judgment in choosing a man of Bro. Harris’s caliber to lead them, and the members of No. 57 are unanimous in extending the brother their hearty congratulations and best wishes for his success, in this his additional honor. Bro. Felix Kelly, first Sherman, has taken ninety days and gone to California to visit his brother Charley, also our brother, who was with us as telegrapher at Dallas a few years ago. Bro. Neale, second Sherman, resigned and gone with the Texas Oil Company where he was re- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1080 The Railroad Telegrapher. lieved on bid by Bro. J. W. Hinds. Bro. Speers, who relieved Bro. Kelly on first, was relieved on third by Bro. Nixon, who afterwards bid in second McKinney, vice Bro. Hardaway, who bid in third “JO” Ennis. Later Bro. Nixon resigned and went to Salt Lake. Bro. Jack Rader, former local chairman on first Dallas, is now' with the Southwestern Tele- phone and Telegraph Company of Dallas, located at Houston, relieved on bid by Bro. Griffin, from Mexico second. Bro. Sam Forbes, second Dallas, and wife are visiting in Louisiana and South Texas. Bro. Simmons, agent Midlothian, lost his depot by fire. The only thing saved was an old quilt. Bro. Turner, first Ft. Worth, is visiting rela- tives in Ohio. Bro. E. C. Hesterly bid in Hearne second, re- lieved by Bro. Daniels, who later bid in Waxaha- chie, days. Bro. Hendrick bid in Kosse agency, vice Bro. Cobb resigned. Bro. Chatham, first Mexia, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Miller. Bro. J. M. Neal, Jr., bid in Calvert nights. Bro. W. L. Hester, who relieved Bro. Moore, Calvert days, while herding his goats in New Mexico, later bid in Chaney Jet. second. A. E. L. First Division Notes— Bro. Wickenberg, Denison first, while on com- mittee work and attending the Shriners meeting at Dallas, was relieved by Mr. Secrest, who later relieved Bro. Nixon at Sherman, when he re- signed. Bro. Butts, McKinney second, resigned and gone North. Bro. A. E. Laisure while attending the Balti- more convention was relieved by Bro. Vought on Corsicana first, and he on third there by Mr. Puckett from the Western Union at Dallas, later relieved by Mr. W. B. Davis. Bro. R. B. Matthews, second Navasota, was re- lieved while on the sick list by Bro. G. A. Perkins. Bro. Porter, first “HQ” was also on the sick list a few days. Bro. Ham resigned at Waller, was relieved by Mr. Jcpitzer. Bro. M. B. Jackson, repairman, has returned to Sherman from a visit with his brother Thomas at Chicago, which he says is much larger than Sherman. Brothers hand me all the news you can by the zoth of the month and I will do the rest. Fraternally. J. W. Hinds, Cert. 244. Southern Ry. “ GM " Washington, J). C.. General Office- - This office has not been heard from in The Telegraph ek since our congenial night manager. Bob Veaeh, who organized it, was the correspond- ent. Bob Is not now a member, but a very goed boss to bis men. and for the company as well. Ability should be the watchword for the relay operator. Seniority should be regarded, but com- petency rigidly enforced. Speed, efficiency and more money are synonomous. There are no second class men on the regular list in “GM.” Bro. Gooch is off sick. Bro. Bische, from the Louisville lines, went back to Indiana. Bro. Irvin is visiting home folks in Indiana. Bro. Ipock is with us from the Asheville Division, a good man. Bro. Trumpeller will soon leave us to enter business following on Bro. Cline’s block. We hated to lose an old “A.” Bro. Dick Purcell, who has been in this business from the time they had wooden rails, visited in Virginia a few days recently. Bro. Smith recently made a trip to “ON”; he is our third trick boss, and knows how to treat telegraphers as men. Mr. Hoppe, extra, visiting in Florida, will flourish an up-to-date when he goes on regu- lar. Deacon Hvale says he can’t belong to the O. R. T., and belong to his church. Let’s make no comment. A. L. T., our respected manager, continues to get his picture in the capitol papers for doing acrobatic stunts now and then. He is called “The Grand Old Man” in Washington athletic circles. We welcome to us Bro. Wilson, from the Knoxville Division. Bro. Koegel spent a few days in New' York recently. Let’s have a correspondent appointed to look after the relay offices, and let others know what’s going on. We are not dead in “GM.” Solid with only two exceptions. Everybody work for the good of the service, for the good management of the office and a good superintendent, and show our appreciation of the kind treatment given. Every one will soon be on their vacations, and the perishable season, peaches, etc., will soon be here, so let’s continue the good w’ork for the Order and the company, which we owe them. Cert. 2321. Atlanta Division, North End — The boys report a swell time in Baltimore. The convention was a huge success in every way. Bro. Dellinger, our esteemed assistant local chair- man, w-as delegate from this division. We understand Superintendent Norris is slated for promotion. We hate to lose such sincere, generous, deserving and broad-minded men, but will nevertheless be glad to hear of his suc- cess. With three more months good work by the brothers, we should be solid from Ooltewah Jet. to Atlanta. We are very near that mark now, and practically the rest of the nons have promised to come in, and help us- carry the burden. Wc need them, they need us. This year we pay out $i2 for our cards, and in return receive $60. For the small sum of $7.20 a year you can take out $1,000 life insurance for your families. Where can you find a better investment? We are going to ask every member to hand his journal to some non every month, and then write some of us to send him an application hlank. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1081 For the good of all concerned, don’t sleep on duty. It is dangerous to yourself and detrimental to the Order. A word to the wise is sufficient. On bulletin: — Braswell and Locust Grove third, Sandy and Locust Grove second, Braswell, Locust Grove and Odum agency, and Flippen first. Bro. Ed Williams, relieved on third Rome, by Bro. E. Middlebrooks, goes to Aragon agency, vice T. C. Barker. Bro. Bandy, from second Hill City, (discon- tinued), displaced Bro. Groover, third Sugar Val- ley, wbo displaced Bro. H. E. Davis, second Oostanaula, who displaced W. C. Wood, first Shannon, latter taking second, Bro. H. L. Parker going to third North Rome. Bro. Nelson, third Longs, to Braswell agency, vice J. L. Walker, to second and Hardin to third; Bro. Love, third Braswell, to third Phelps, and Bro. House, third Oostanaula to third Dalton. Bro. W. E. Dellinger, agent Plainvllle, while at- tending the Baltimore convention, was relieved by Bro. B. L. Smith. The last assignments did not materialize as expected. Bro. J. L. Garmon going from second Powder Springs to second Silver Creek instead of to second Rockmart, and Bro. J. L. Gossett from Inman yards nights to first East Rome tower, displacing E. H. York. Bro. H. G. Gay, second Rome, on the sick list again, relieved by Bro. T. N. Austin, Mobile Division conductor. Initiation fees and a card for a period of six months each month of the year, is as follows: January and July $10.50; February and August, $9.50; March and Sept., $8.50; April and October, $7.50; May and November, $6.50; June and De- cember, $5.50. Make a note of this and have it on hand at all times. Let’s co-operate wit., our superintendent, chief dispatcher and dispatchers, and help them make a record for the “Old Atlanta Division.” Div. Cor. Atlanta Diinsion , South End — Telegraphers and agents desiring to make a change in positions should send in their bids at once so the positions can be permanently filled as early as possible. Following are on bulletin: Third at Dalton, Rome, Braswell and Locust Grove; first Flippen, second Sandy and Braswell, Locust Grove and Odum agencies. Boys, always be on your jobs, looking out for the block and the dispatcher’s wires, and pre- vent demerits. They are a bad mark against our records, which can be prevented by discharging our duties and working for the company’s Interest. Bro. J. F. Moseley has given up the Flippen agency on account of eye failure, and taken sec- ond Locust Grove block, relieved by Bro. A. W. Graves, from second Sandy, relieved by Mr. Raines. Bro. C. M. DeLong, second Stockhridge, off a few days owing to his father's illness, was re- lieved by Bro. J. R. Hightower, who previously relieved Bro. IL S. Pless, Flippen, ten days. Ex- Boss R. L. Ramey, first McDonough block, was relieved few days recently by Mr. Youman, a new man, who later went to Macon passenger station a few days. It has been very easy to get off lately, several jobs south of Macon having been cut out. Bro. John Williams, third Sandy, otf a few days owing to sickness, was relieved by Mr. Burch. Mr. Mahone, of Locust Grove, who has been with this company a number of years, died re- cently. His bereaved family have our sympathy. II. G. Knott, fust Jackson, Ga., is keeping books for a grocery concern there. Let’s get after the “nous” on either side of us and in our offices, and show them the many advantages to be gained by being members. Bros. Aden or Graves will be pleased to furnish you application blanks. We are nearer solid than we have been for years, but we need them all, and they need us more. Cert. 2280. Charlotte Division, South End — A few more old hardshells have removed the scales from their eyes and filed applications for membership. This shows that we ran secure the nons if we will only persist in showing them that they are on the wrong road. They know it well enough, and simply need a little showing before they will acknowledge they have been in error all these long years. Let us all keep pounding away at them until there are no more of them among us. It is now Bro. J. L. Camp, agent Easley. Bro. J. N. Wallace, third there, while visiting relatives in North Carolina, was relieved by Bro. R. E. Pierce. Bro. M. N. Sewell, cut off third Madison, bid In third Ayresville. Bro. J. C. F. Clyatt, third Lulu, while off a week getting married, was relieved by Bro. W. M. Cureton. Congratulations. Bro. C. V. Tapp, agent-operator Chamblce, while on vacation, was relieved by Bro. R. P. Rudisell, second Cross Keys, and he by Bro. J. G. Blair, who also relieved Bro. P. J. Lyles, third Fallis. several days on the sick list, and later relieved Bro. A. E. Rice, first Cross Keys, a few days. Bro. Lyles, while on a trip to Savannah, was re- lieved by Bro. C. C. Harris. Bro. Melvin, second Oakwood, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. W. M. Cureton, who also relieved Bro. J. A. Barker, second trick Lulu, a few days. Bro. B. F. Moss, third Suwanee, off a few days, was relieved by R. W. Callahan, and Bro. T. M. Perry, second Duluth, off a few days, relieved by R. Boggs. Bro. E. J. Ayers, third White Sulphur, on Nata- tion, was relieved by R. L. Pearson, an 1 Bro. J. W. McCrackin, first, on vacation, by Bro. C. ('. Harris. Bro. F. A. Sherrill was on third Aversville un- til bid in, vice Bro. Westmoreland, resigned. Bro. M. A. Galloway, first Greenville (train order side*, on vacation, was relieved by J. F. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1082 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ayers, relieved on second by O. Bass, and he on third Toccoa by Bro. R. L. Johnson. Mr. Bass has given up Toccoa and will do extra dispatch- ing and other extra work at Greenville. Madison and Deercourt third abolished, making second trick men at these points work to suit the trains, Deercourt open from 8 am. till 5 p. m., then from 7 p. m. to 4 a. m.; Madison from 1 a. m. to 7 p. m. Bro. J. F. McBrayer, third Mt. Airy, on a trip home, was relieved by R. E. Pierce. Bro. C. S. Bosworth, third Gainesville, has re- signed and taken a trick in “AN” Atlanta, with the VV. U. We don’t like to see him go, but wish him success. He was relieved by Bro. R. L. John- son. R. E. Pounce bid in third Toccoa, relieved on second Deercourt by Bro. E. A. Sherriff, and he on Ayresville third by Bro. J. A. Creasy. Bro. B. L. Walker, first Ayresville, while on vacation to Texas, was relieved by R. L. Pearson. Bro. J. A. Traber, third Norcross, while off sick, was relieved by R. W. Callahan; Bro. L. Elliott, third Cross Keys, sick a few- days, by Bro. W. M. Cureton; Bro. K. W. Boggs, third Calhoun, sick several days, by R. Boggs, and Bro. W. P. Black, first Liberty, off sick a few days, by ex-Bro. C. E. Bush, bank cashier at that point "old timer." Flowery Branch block, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m., has been re-opened by Bro. J. H. Reed. Bro. P. L. Turner, first Toccoa, while taking in the grand convention as delegate at Baltimore, was relieved by Bro. J. A. Creasy. Fraternally, B. W. Grant. Asheville Division, East End — Bro. Sigmon, first Oyama, on fifteen days’ vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Shell, third Barber, and he by Bro. Slake, who also relieved Bro. Drumwright, third Newton, while off several days owing to sickness and later relieved Mr. Mauney, second Marion, a few days. Bro. Ward, first Biltinore, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Waddell, of second, and he by Bro. Payne. Bro. Patton, second Morganton, was off a few days relieved by Mr. Bryson, a new man from C. & N. W. Let’s see that lie is armed with an up-to-date. Bro. Coulter, Old Fort, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Walker. Bro. Yow, third, off several days, relieved by Extra Calloway, and Bro. Drum- wright of second relieved a few days by Mr. Sauls. Bro. Summer, first “YD,” Asheville, off for about a month, was relieved by Bro. Frazier, agent Drexel, later relieved on fifteen days’ vaca- tion by Bro. Headrick, of second. Bro. Patton, second Bridgewater on vacation relieved by Extra Bro. Wagner. Bro. Weldon, third Biltmore, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Sigmon. Bro. Puett, agent-operator Ridgecrest, was off a few days on account of sickness, relieved by Extra Lawrence, who later relieved Bro. Beach at Nebo a few days. Bro. Coulter, agent-operator Claremont, ofi some time with rheumatism, relieved by Bro. Pope, of second Catawba. W. J. Ward, a new man from Georgia, is on second Black Mountain. We want him and Mr. Bobo, the agent who recently got a raise, to get a card. Quite a number of the members believe we should have regular meetings every month or so to stimulate interest and promote the welfare of all concerned. Suppose we have more sugges- tions on the subject. Ckrt. 2297. Asheville Division, A. & S. — Boys, let's line up these extra men with nine new jobs on bulletin, they should cut out the board bill talk and come in. Bro. Cowan, first H’dville, off a few days was relieved by Bro. Ross Frazier; Bro. Carson on second, on vacation by Bro. John Bishop and he on third by Bro. Cooper, second Campobello re- lieved by Extra Wise. Bro. B. B. Pace, third Saluda, on vacation was relieved by Mr. Murr, third Melrose and he by Extra Haney. Bro. Booth, second Landrum on vacation was relieved by Bro. Payne. Bro. Nettles, first Arden, attending court was relieved by Extra Rickman. Bro. T. B. Ipock, is to take a position in “GM,” Washington, D. C., relieved on bid on first Tryon by Bro. Rion, agent there. Bro. Wcldoo, third Biltmore, on a trip to Washington and New York was relieved by Bro. F. N. Sigman, formerly of this division but for the last year with the N. P. Bro. Ward is back on first Biltmore, after thirty days’ vacation. Bro. C. F. Sumner, first “YD” on the sick list was relieved by Bro. Ross Frazier. Try another dose of “No card, no favors.” Cert. 1793- Louisville Division — Bro. Yocum bid in “A” vice Bro. Dean, who bid in “W” agency. Bro. Fultz, while visiting his parents was re- lieved by Bro. Busey. Bro. Legate has resigned, relieved by Mr. Guthrie. Bro. Eager was relieved by Bro. Searcy a few days owing to his mother’s illness. Bro. Woods, on a thirty-day vacation, is visiting his home in Norwalk, Conn. Bro. Middleton was relieved a few days by Mr. Rodman. Let us show them what we can do by answer- ing the dispatchers and your message wire promptly. Brothers, always remember the motto: “No card, no favors.” Cert. 2074. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1083 Queen & Crescent Route (North). A. G. S. R. R., Main Line — There is a new agent at Steele, one at Valley Head and Morganville is opened up for some good man. A meeting was held at Fort Payne, Ala., re- cently, but it was. impossible for me to attend. Bro. J. W. Gardner, Hinton, Ky., who holds Grand Division card No. 15082, dated Vinton, la., March 31, 1893, a!so carries an up-to-date in the same card case. It seems that if there was noth- ing to the union Bro. Gardner would have found it out by this time. We are glad to have such a brother among us. His fidelity should inspire the younger men with greater zeal to work for the Order. Bro. E. H. Johnson, from the N. & C. at $Jew Market, Ala., is now at Boligee. We are glad to welcome him to our midst. Our local chairman who was off a few days in May looking after interests of the Order, relieved by Mr. Miller from the L. & N. reports about thirty new members for last month, making us al- most solid. Brothers when a new man hits the road see if he has an up-to-date if not go after him and notify our local chairman and we will soon be 100 per cent strong. Every member do his part. Don’t expect the local chairman to do it all. First Trick Dispatcher McLarin, south end, is on vacation, going to Dallas, Tex., on the Shrin- ers special, relieved by Mr. Irwin, north end dis- patcher and he by Extra Dispatcher Kirtley. Bro. L. E. Brice bid in second Tuscaloosa. Be sure and send Bro. Carter a copy of your bid on positions so he can check up when bul- letin closes and see that every man gets his rights. Send all the changes you hear of to Bro. J. H. Anderson, Division Correspondent, Woodstock, Ala., Box 42, by the 20th of each month. Cert. 431. C. N. O. & 7’. P-, Third District, Oakdale to Chattanooga — Bro. Anderson recently went over the road pay- ing each member a short visit. It’s now Bro. Spaun, second Rathburn. Bro. Phillips of Evansville, relieved by Bro. Harrison, gets third “CX.” Bro. Butler was recently relieved at Cove Springs by Bro. Thompson of Greenwood. Bro. Hudson of Reddy is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Carter. The new tower jobs at Tunnel No. 9 are now filled. Our new schedule gives us a raise of $5.00 flat, and 32 cents an hour overtime, instead of 30 cents. This includes Melville and we understand there is a student there. Boys, how about this? Business has been rather dull on account of the flood. Dispatcher Saunders, now on third, vice Doug- las, gone North, is well liked by the boys. Our new chief, Mr. Blackwell, is giving us a square deal, so let us do likewise. Don’t forget your new cards. Thanks to Bros. Anderson, Boutwell and Carter, our committeemen, for what they have done for us. C*rt. 105. Chicago & Northwestern Ry. Sioux City Division — The new schedule makes up for all the delays incident to obtaining it. From a wage standpoint it is one of the best in this section of the coun- try. All the heavy jobs were raised and all brought up to the present minimum, $55. Bro. Haymond attended a session of the gen- eral committee in Chicago, at which Bro. Troy was again elected general chairman. The semi- annual dues were raised to $6, in line with all other big systems. This will give us nearly $3,000 more per year, with which to gain con- cessions without the necessity of special assess- ments. The Sioux City meeting of May nth was well attended. We had several faithful members from the High & Moville Line with us. Next meeting will be held the second Sunday in July, and we hope to have an interesting program. Get your transportation early, and paste the date in your hat — July 13th. Don’t wait for the regular notice, but ask the chief dispatcher a week in advance. Prod your neighbor, and see that he comes with you. At the rate the btfys are now coming in, we hope that e’er half of the year has passed this division will be as solid as Gibraltar. In 1910 our percentage dropped to nearly 50; interest was a thing of the past. No meetings were held, and things were surely discouraging. No one seemed to care whether anyone else be- longed to the organization or not. Seniority rights were given very little attention, and it was not uncommon to slip a man from another road into our best positions. How long would we stand for anything of the kind today? The slump we took at that time has all been regained, and then some. I worked on the division for nearly six months before I was approached upon the subject. A man will not work over six days now before he is tried out. That’s the way it should be, and the younger men who have so far taken but little interest should get in the game and not only attend the meetings, but keep us all posted upon what is going on at all times. Don’t wait for the local chairman or some other brother. Land on every new man who comes to the division. If you can not do anything with him cal! on the older fellows. They will get him. It is one con- tinuous fight, and we should all be soldiers. We can proudly point to a clear delinquent list for the first half of 1913. This has plainly dem onstrated to us that it’s not altogether a question of how many members we get. It’s also a ques- tion of how many wc keep. At the last meeting Bro. Sheldon resigned the secretaryship and, upon motion, Bro. Noe was given the title of secretary treasurer. The brothers who have not paid the division dues of Digitized by CiOOQle

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1084 The Railroad Telegrapher. io cents per month should remit to him promptly for the months already passed this year, and the entire amount, if possible. About seventeen mem- bers have already paid in full. The fund can be turned to various good, such as sick benefits and the like, and is a very handy thing to have. Some of the changes in men and positions are as follows: Bro. Hudnall relieved Bro. Boyer at Sac City while the latter relieved at Brada for a few days; Bro. Ilayes takes Modale; Mr. Allo- way returns to tower “Z;” Bro. Boyd to the Bur- lington, relieved at Sargents Bluff, by Bro. Graham; C. B. Lobdell, new man, second Car- narvon—do not know where Baker went from Sargents Bluff; Stadum to Stanhope, and upon being relieved by Bro. Clanalian went to Salix while Bro. Hollowell visited home folks; Bro. Angel J. Gabrclson at work on second Mondamin, after a siege in hospital at Omaha; Bro. Noe, Mondamin, in Des Moines, planning new State building, and Bro. Brenneman to Sloan, on bul- letin. It is rumored that a much more simple monthly ticket report is to be sent out as soon as present form is exhausted. It is a much-needed reform. In working at perhaps seventy-five stations, on this and other roads, I have noticed a deplorable con- dition, for which the men are not to blame. This refers to the method of filing blank books and stationery. In any number of cases I have, per- haps, spent half an hour looking for some form of report, and, if found, probably the time re- quired to render the report would quite often not exceed five minutes and sometimes less. The fault lies in the fact that there is no uniform office arrangement for filing this stationery. I am firm in the belief that something along the line of the cabinet furnished by the express com- pany should be installed in every station, large or small. The cabinet, of course, should be much larger. The present conglomeration of cupboards and desk drawers is the first step towards waste, and should be done away with. A man should be able to step into any station and lay his hand upon any blank required. Anyone who has ever done extra work will verify these statements. Our completed station records need attention along the same lines. This is an argument for the system. Former Bro. Meehan has returned from his Chi- cago wedding trip. He now says he believes in union, and will be with us June ist. It is rumored that an effort will be made to raise the parcel post minimum to thirty pounds. If this comes to pass, it will undoubtedly raise cain with our express commissions, and we should prepare accordingly. **73.” L. J. D. Minnesota Division — - Recent assignments: Telegraphers- first Kas- son, J. E. Lundahl ; second Walnut Grove, A. K. Hunt; third — Janesville, C. N. Watson; Mankato Jet., R. II. Collins; Ovvatonna, W. H. Beyers. On bulletin: Telegraphers — third St. Peter Jet. and St. Charles; second Eagle Lake and Marshall; agent and telegrapher Byron and Revere. Bro. R. A. Pfefferlee is now at Salem gravel pit, on the Dakota Division. The people at Marshall are wondering if the C. & N. W. will follow the good example of the G. N. and put up a new depot there. Bro. Ed Spornitz, from the Madison Division, was at Waseca and Mankato recently. He has our sympathy in the death of his brother, Walter, at Duluth, a former agent on this division. Dispatcher T. F. Carroll has returned from two weeks’ vacation to Minneapolis and nearby points, relieved by Extra Dispatcher D. R. Carroll, now relieving Dispatcher J. P. Beynon, third east end, who is visiting in western Minnesota and South Dakota. A block wire has been strung between Mankato and New Ulm, which will help when the fall rush comes. Bro. H. L. Christ, now with the Big Four at Enon, Ohio, writes that he wishes to be remem- bered to the brothers with whom he worked here some nine years ago. Bro. G. J. Entemen, agent Claremont, is back from a pleasure trip West, and shows the benefit of the rest. Local Chairman Thomas has returned from the Baltimore convention, and will soon call a meeting at Mankato, where the events of the past three months will be gone over and thoroughly ex- plained. We should have a better attendance at these meetings, with the right kind of spirit and enthusiasm. We are all glad to learn that Bro. G. W. Cotton lias recovered sufficiently to return to Winona and report for work. I want to thank the ten boys who sent me a bunch of news this month. Their help is very much appreciated. Bro. L. L. Larsen, at Bliss, Idaho, and Bro. E. W. HifFcrnan, with the W. U. at Austin, send “B” to their friends. Second Byron and third Mankato Jet. closed owing to shortage of men. Bvron second was closed two weeks while Bro. A. L. Beyers was visiting his old home in Wisconsin. Bro. Leo Kraft, St. Peter Jet., was on New Ulm third a few days recently. We are indeed glad to report that Bro. Scgur’s mother’s health was much improved when he re- turned from the West to St. Peter Jet. Bro. W. Hagerman, while in Ohio on business, was relieved at Evan by M. D. Van Darwarka, from Gary, S. D. R. A. Alcott, third Watertown, has resigned and gone with the W. U. there. O. A. Prescott has returned to first Sleepy Eye. R. A. Graham, who was at Sleepy Eye and Havana extra, has returned to second Marshall, relieving U. R. Hull, resigned. Bro. E. E. Turner, who relieved Bro. Thomas, agent Zumbrota, while he attended the Baltimore convention, was relieved at Redwood Falls by Telegrapher Johnson. Bro. M. S. Daly, at Springfield for the past three v«-ars, has resigned and gone with the C. P. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1085 Ry. in Canada. The best wishes of the boys ac- company him. He was relieved by L. B. Curran. S. M. Ladd relieved Telegrapher Glanton on second Springfield when he resigned the latter part of April. Brothers, attend the meetings, where you meet your fellow members on an equal footing, and can air your troubles. There are numerous little helps to be obtained by attending the meetings, and it shows the proper spirit and willingness to help others and thus help ourselves. When the next meeting is called, make up your mind, get a pass and attend. You will get good ideas from others and in expressing your views you may do some good to others. D. J. M. Madison Division — At our annual election, held in Labor Hall at Madison, Wis., April 26th, the following officers were elected: L. F. Schneider, chief telegrapher; C. E. L. Hansen, local secretary and treasurer; W. A. Browne, first vice-chief telegrapher; H. R. Pigg, second vice-chief telegrapher; E. W. While, past chief telegrapher; H. L. Reeves, marshal; F. E. Warner, inside sentinel; F. E. Wickern, outside sentinel. Bro. C. E. L. Hansen, local secretary and treasurer, made his annual report, a statement of which was mailed to all members on this division. Our auditing committee, consisting of Bros. J. A. Barnes, C. M. Cronk and W. A. Browne, reported that it had audited the local secretary and treasurer’s accounts and found them correct, and that the expenditures were covered by vouchers, properly drawn and signed by the local chairman and bills for same attached, and all accounts balanced. It was voted to make our locaj dues $1.00 for the year 1913 payable on or before July 1st. Anyone in arrears after that date will be reported at the first meeting after July 1st. Notices have been sent out to all the members. Bro. L. F. Schneider told us about the late schedule negotiations, and compared our schedule with the schedules of several other roads, and we are satisfied that no one would trade it for any of them. Throughout the negotiations, he said, the officials treated the committee in a courteous manner, and he has every reason to believe the managements want the telegraphers to enjoy all the benefit the schedule grants. So it’s up to us to see that we get them. Any agent or telegrapher called upon to scrub out the depot, etc., should write Bro. Schneider and find out if he is supposed to do that kind ot work. No matter whose duty it is, we should insist on them being kept clean ; otherwise they are detrimental to our own health, and wc have an agreement about this work. The following resolution was adopted at the meeting: "Resolved, That in case of a member, a mem- ber’s wife or a member’s child’s death, we, the members of Madison Division, Schneider Lodge, send a floral design in token of our sincere sym- pathy.” In order to carry out this resolution, any mem- ber who knows or hears of any deaths is urged to wire our local chairman or local secretary and treasurer the facts, so they can arrange accord- ingly. While Bro. Schneider was entertaining us with his report of the doings of our committee, an alarm was heard at the outer door of our lodge- room. Our watchful inside sentinel, Bro. Fred Warner, always on the alert, upon investigating, found in waiting Bros. W. J. Earley, D. C. Smart, P. E. Gray and F. E. Breing, of the general office force at Chicago. Our chief teleg- rapher ordered that they be admitted. These brothers are members of the Cort Club of Chi- cago, and they showed us how they do things at the Cort Club meetings so beautifully that they got several applications for membership to the club. As a rule, we have pretty interesting meetings, but those brothers showed us several new’ stunts. The verdict of all was that we would like to have them come again and again. The stork has been pretty busy the past month. Among other things it did was to make Bro. E. W. White, agent Brooklyn, a granddad, as a daughter came to the home of his oldest daughter, Mrs. Jacobson, at Ashland. Grandma White has been up and made the young lady’s acquaintance, and Ed will not recognize anyone unless they call him “grandpa.” Bro. H. E. Spornitz, off a few days on account of a fatal injury to his brother on the D. S. S. & A. Ry., was relieved at Butler by Bro. H. E. Gcrth, relieved by Bro. G. C. Siebold, from Dal- ton third. Death also claimed the mother of Bro. J. A. Kucher, agent Ridgway, and the father ot Bro. A. R. Sorenson, whose home is at Klcven- vi lie ; also the wife of Bro. A. A. Babcock, agent Mt. Horeb. She was the mother of Bro. D. C. Babcock and had been sick several months. She was a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and took an active interest in all their welfare. The brothers extend to these brothers their sincere sympathy. Bro. Sorenson was obliged to take a vacation to look after his father’s interests, and was relieved on second Oregon by L. H. Holley. Bro. E. F. Luckficld, second Afton, on vaca- tion, relieved by Mr. llartwick, returned from a trip West, now relieving Bro. M. H. Kceffc, sec- ond Evansville, who took his family up to their old home at Trempealeau. Bro. L. F. Schneider and daughter, Irma, at tended the Baltimore convention, taking in the eights at Washington. New York and Niagata Falls on their way home. Bro. Gail Docring, who relieved II. J. Chris toffer, agent London, was relieved by Bro. D. C. Babcock, who remained there when Christ re- sumed work, making London a more desirable agency. Bro. J. B. MacKenzie, agent Norwalk, on a six months’ leave, was relieved by Bro. Ld Schmidt. Bro. II. E. White bid in Ashippun agency, vice J. W. Wagner, who bid in Sussex agency. Brc. Digitized by GiOOQle

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1086 The Railroad Telegrapher. R. J. Main bid in Brooklyn second. Walter Riney is on third there pending bulletin. The automatic signal bridges are up between Evansville and Monona yard; the poles and wires between Evansville and Syene, and the new inter- locking plant at Evansville is ready for the elec- tric machinery. The signal bridges are also up between Baraboo and Elroy, and much of the pole and wire work, which when finished will complete the automatic block system from Chi- cago to Elroy. From Harvard to Elroy it will be the best now in use in the country. The rail saw set up in the yards in Madison has been moved to Butler, where many carloads of rails have been sawed that became worn on the double track at the ends. By sawing off fourteen inches from the receiving end and ten from the other, a lot of wear can be gotten from rails without re- rolling them. There will be 1,800 engines in the State of Wisconsin equipped with electric headlights of the combination arc and incandescent pattern in the near future, costing the company about $175. Bro. Edw. Welch, tower “M,” visited his parents at West Allis recently. Bro. J. W. Hibbard, who relieved Bro. F. H. Main at Jefferson Jet. first while he relieved as agent at Copeland, is now on Baraboo second. Bro. H. M. Keefe was relieved on third Evans- ville by L. H. Hartung, who later went to Jef- ferson Jet. second. Positions recently assigned: Telegraphers, third — Brooklyn, W. J. Riney; Evansville, F. L. Main; Afton, L. H. Hartung; Wyeville, A. Kron- berg. Second— Jefferson Jet., W. S. Barnhart; Waukesha, H. E. Collins; Sparta, T. J. Leudtke. Agencies — Shannington, A. Thiele; Norwalk, C. M. Cronk, and London, D. C. Babcock for six months, pending the return of H. J. Chrstoffer. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our gracious Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has called to his everlasting home one of his loving children, the beloved wife of our brother, A. A. Babcock, and mother of our brother, David C. Babcock, and Whereas, We feel unable to find words to express our sympathy to these our heart-stricken brothers and can only commend them to Him who doeth all things well for comfort and consolation; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Madison Divi- sion, of Division No. 76, O. R. T., do extend to our esteemed brothers and their families in their hour of sorrow our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That in manifestation of our sym- pathy, we send to the grief-stricken brothers and family a copy of these resolutions; that a copy be spread on the records of this division, and that a copy be sent to The Telegrapher for publi- cation. H. J. Ralph, C. M. Cronk, G. W. Ayer, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond the beloved mother of our brother, J. A. Kuchner; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of C. & N. W. Division, No. 76, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for pub- lication. E. J. Long, F. L. Bon nell, Christian Josi, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, to call to her heavenly home the dearly beloved wife of our worthy and esteemed brother, P. W. Avery; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Schneider Lodge, of Madison Division, No. 76, of the Order ot Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and the members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. M. H. Hansen, • W. S. Baenhaet, L. D. Brown, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond the beloved father of our brother, A. R. Sorenson; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Madison Divi- sion, of Division No. 76, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. C. R. Fisher, C. N. Schleck, J. E. Dqlbier, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. IIoreb, Wis., May 8, 1913. We extend our heartfelt and grateful thanks to the members of the O. R. T. and the Ladies' Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1087 Auxiliary, Madison Division, Schneider Lodge, for the beautiful floral offering and the sympathy and kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother. A. A. Babcock. D. C. Babcock. Ashland Division — Bro. Bessey, day clip man Ashland, set up to extra dispatcher, is slinging “31s” and “19s” from *‘Z,” relieved by Bro. Kittner, with us some time ago. Bro. Penberthy bid in Saxton second. Bro. Gartner is on third Saxton pending bulletin. Bro. Hunt bid in third New London. The agent at Monico now works a trick from 6 a. m. to 10 a. m., second man 10 a. m. to 8 p. m., third (which received a raise of $2.50), 8 p. m. to 6 a. m. Bro. Wilde secured Tomahawk Lake agency, relieved by Bro. Honzik, relieved by Mr. Busse. Bro. Rasmussen, second Summit Lake, relieved Joe King, first Antigo yard, who took night side wire Antigo dispatcher’s office. Bro. Chas. Erwin, second Antigo yard, resigned. Ed Rynders bid in third Aniwa. Perry Carter, second there, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Davis, who also relieved Bro. Matz, third Eland, a few days. Bro. Schutte, while off owing to sickness in his family was relieved by Mr. Jones, relieved on second Wittenberg by George Ervin. Bro. Johnson, first Wausau, called to Kaukauna on urgent business, relieved by Mr. Huncowski, first Wausau Jet. Bro. Keerner, second Wausau Jet., while visiting the flooded district of Ohio, was relieved by Mr. Davis, later resigned. Bro. Kilsdonk, first Kaukauna, while relieving the cashier, was relieved by Mr. Garvey. Paul Raettig, side wire, has been set up to dispatcher of branch wire. Dispatcher Kirker, temporary night chief, has resumed his regular trick, and Jack Eva appointed permanent night chief. As he is one of the boys brought up and educated on this division, we are glad of his promotion. Bro. Carmany, on a trip to his old home in Michigan, was relieved by Bro. Smith. Bro. Matz bid in second Pelican. Third Eland now on bulletin. Bro. Kumbier, third Tigerton, is off getting married. A number of new telegraph offices have been opened in anticipation of a heavy ore business. A telegrapher will probably be put on at Ashland dispatcher’s office nights to handle the “Q” re- ports of the heavy ore trains; also one at Ash- land ore docks to assist the dispatchers in getting the empty ore jimmies back to the mines. The dispatchers in Antigo office are now getting ready for their annual vacations. Raettig goes first, then Kirker, Treat and Eva. We all know how Eva will spend his. Bro. Luedke, of Marion, secured State Line agency, open during the tourist season. It has been some time since we have had a write-up in the journal. Local Chairman Hickok has appointed Bro. H. C. Rasmussen, of Antigo, as correspondent. If you will send him the news, we will have one each month. Sunday, May nth, was a banner day for the Ashland Division. The “safety first” movement was the occasion. Mr. Richards, of Chicago, was the principal speaker. He made a very able ad- dress, which was thoroughly enjoyed. We all felt proud of the fact that we have had a man in our midst who originated this great movement, being copied by the whole world, from which much good will be derived. About a thousand employes, and nearly as many outsiders who had heard of the great movement, were in attendance. Special trains were run from all directions, and all felt well repaid for the trip. We should have more meetings of this nature, where we can con- gregate and "discuss the different phases of rail- road work. It is now up to us to show that the increase received April 1st was merited. In order to get results it is necessary to have a solid membership. Therefore, get after the nons, each one do his share instead of leaving it all to one man, and the result will be surprising. Send me your news items not later than the twentieth of each month, and I will do my best to give this division a good write-up. Div. Cor. IVisconsin Division — The Wisconsin Division dispatchers started on their vacations of two weeks each on May 1st, placing J. M. Dugan on second Milwaukee trick dispatching and C. E. Horning on third Wiscon- sin Division. Bro. Frank Choir, of Lake Forest, down with typhoid fever the past month or so, is recovering. He has received numerous bouquets from his friends there. George Stewart, who went to third Wisconsin dispatcher’s office to make out morning reports, was relieved by Mr. Hagler. Mr. Rehorst, of Eden, is following the gang laying steel between Eden and N. W. U. Jet., and will cut in at different places and get in communication with dispatchers to enable them to move trains. He simply hooks onto the tele- phone wire with a pole and converses with the dispatcher whenever the occasion may demand. This is a new experience for telegraphers. The writer visited “SJ” office recently, and was delighted to see the number of O. R. T. men there, including Ike, “XN,” “WM,” “X” and “G.” J. C. S. showed the writer his system of keeping the numerous messages for the different offices separate and ready for immediate deliv- ery. It would do some of the boys a great deal of good to visit “SJ” and see how they work in that office. Send all nons’ names to Bro. \V. II. Coburn, second Harvard, and let him wake them up. Mr. Normandie relieved Bro. Coburn while attending the Baltimore convention, accompanied by his wife. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1088 The Railroad Telegrapher. Joseph Lynch, one of the oldest agents and telegraphers on the line, stationed at Ridgefield, met with a very serious accident on Monday, May 5th. While looking after the way freight engine to put some coal up in the chute, in some un- known way he got in front of the engine and it struck him. breaking three ribs, cutting a deep gash on his head and injuring him internally. He is still in a very dangerous condition. Bro. (\ II. Lee, of the Chicago Terminal force, visited his parents at Capron recently. Bro. It. L. Evenson, director at Clinton Street tower, was also out to visit his parents and look- ing after his large farm near Capron, where he will move in the. future and take care of a large dairy. Bro. F. M. Richardson, second tower "EA,” while absent a week on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Micko, of Kenosha, who later went to third Waukegan on relief. Recent appointments are as follows: Mr. Cyr, Crystal Lake Jet. days, a summer office just open; Mr. Harrison, third Bain Jet. tower; L. E. Mich- land, second Hunting Avenue; J. H. Brown, first; Mr. Lyvers. second, and N. S. Jacobson, third Racine station. II. R. Wollmer, second tower "SW,” retiring from Eden agency. Mr. Cannary, third Kenosha, retiring from third “BS” tower. Mr. Wood, second at Highland Fark. Bro. J. C. Richardson, of Lake Bluff tower, visited relatives at his home in Caledonia re- cently. We are all very thankful to Local Chairman Coburn and the other members of the general committee, who worked so hard to get us a raise and better working conditions in our new schedule. Brothers, don’t forget our motto: "No card, no favors.” Div. Cor. Xorthern Wisconsin Division- - Mr. Condon, extra third Appleton Jet., resigned, relieved by Bro. Steeves, first Black Wolf. Bro. Noyes, who has been on first Appleton Jet. dur- ing the time three operators were put on ac- count pulp wood rush, is laying off sick. Bro. Hassman bid in Appleton Jet. Mr. Dickey bid in first Black Wolf, and Mr. White, helper, from Kaukauna, second. Try to send me some items. C. G. K., Cert. 613- Lake Shore Division — Our newly elected chairman, Bro. F. W. Tiedtka, of Denmark, held his first meeting at Manitowoc, April 18th, at 8:15 p. m. Bro. Tiedtka explained the difficulty he and Bro. Troy had in getting an increase in salary for us. and it was unanimously agreed that they had done splendidly, considering the disadvantages they had to contend with. The members of the Lake Shore Division assure the brothers that their efforts arc highly appreciated. Among the brothers that were present at the meeting were: R. J. Goldie, Manitowac; E. P. Provitz, Brillion; P. E. Johnson, Cedar Grove; H. Prank, Duck Creek; J. Sedlack. Cleveland; G. W. Brewer, Montrose Jet.; H. A. Kuhl, Two Rivers; W. M. Houlette, Newton; A. J. Drengler. Denmark; G. W. Knudson, Calumet yard; local Secretary and Treasurer, F. H. Vasbir.der, of Sheboygan; our cartoonist, J. H. Vanroy (Sec April issue>, of Montrose Jet., and the writer. Among the many things that came tip for dis- cussion, was the affiliation with the O. R. C., B. of R. T.. and B. of L. F. Bro. Tiedtka gave a lengthy talk on the neces- sity of affiliation, and the getting into the Order of every non-union operator on the system, to strengthen us in our fight for better wages and working conditions. The non-union men got an increase in wages equal to that of any of the union men, and not one of them ever said “It’s a shame to take the money.” Bro. Houlette, of Newton, one of the most enthusiastic members on the division, having no way of getting to the meeting, after getting to "GN,” hired a rig and drove there. Bro. Vanroy, laid up ten days with a very sore thumb, was relieved by Mr. Jones, at Montrose Jet., now- at North Green Bay. E. P. Smith, Cert. 94. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks through the columns of The Telegrapher, for the sym pathy extended to us, especially to Bro. Goldie for his kindness to me during our sad bercave- mcnt- W. J. Braasch and Family. Eastern District — C. W. Goodell, agent Beaver Crossing, on a week’s vacation, was relieved by Relief Agent Kdmiston. Thus. Currah, of Davenport, who has been seriously ill with penumonia, is improving rapidly. He was relieved by J. E. Edmiston. J. C. Van House relieved T. L. Ryan on second Wisner, resigned, until bid in by Bro. D. D. Hill, of third there. B. O. Loomer, agent Verdel, who relieved Bro. Kennedy, of Crowell, when taking his wife to Hastings for an operation, was relieved by Joe Kocum. Bro. C. C. Cushman, agent Hooper, made a recent trip to Chicago. R. L. Edens relieved Arthur Still, agent New- mans Grove, a few** day’s recently. C. P. Reynolds, third Schribner, bid in Winner days. V. E. Birdsall, second trick dispatcher So. Norfolk, while on the sick list, was relieved by ( lair Blakely, with Mr. Pumphrey on days and A. M. Bagley nights. The twenty-year-old daughter of W. J. Chap- man, third Irvington, died April 18th. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1089 A. K. Patterson, agent Bennington, called to the bedside of his mother who was dangerously sick, was relieved by C. W. Goodell. Nearly all of the boys have been in Omaha to see the remains of the tornado. No. a carried in over 100 employes on March 30th to view what was left after the storm. A. W. Palmer, second Albion, is relieving the agent at Stafford, called away on account of sick- ness. R. C. Norman, third Atkinson, has been work- ing days recently. We understand he is going to take that solemn obligation “For better or for worse,” shortly. He will sure get a card when he does. Div. Coa. Dakota Division — On bulletin: Telegraphers — Second Balatiou and DeSmet. Nights — Elkton, Oakes and Cavour. Agent-Telegraphers — Hooker, Highmore, Harrold, Rockham, Areo and Garvin. Although a new man on this division, with the assistance of the brothers, I am sending in this write-up, owing to the absence of the regular correspondent. Only one, however, responded to my request for items. The only way to get in the nons near and with you is to get after them. They get the raise the same as you, and should help to pay for it. S. Flower, formerly^ at New Ulm, on Minnesota Division, is now at Huron. Bro. Oleander, first Aberdeen, was out in Montana a week, looking up land. Bro. R. W. Richardson, of Salem, relieved on second south end dispatcher’s position by Mr. Stimson, took east end. Local Chairman Case, agent Miller, attended the Baltimore convention. Track between Hawarden and Iroquois is be- ing regraveled, and a telegraphers office opened at Salem pit, with Bro. B. Helwik, from High- more, in charge. Then made a two-man office for several nights with Bro. R. A. Pfefferlee, who remained there when it was made a one-man job again. Bro. Helwik then relieved Bro. Long at Iroquis, and later relieved Mr. S. C. Greene, on Balaton third, who relieved Mrs. Greene on second, the only one of the fair sex working on this division. Superintendent Dickenson, chief train dis- patcher Fairburn, and General Superintendent Dike, on tour of inspection over south end, found everything in tip top condition. The depot at Brookings was partly burned re- cently. C. W. Bohmer, agent from Salem, recently audited the books at Unityville. Salem depot is being extensively repaired and electric lights installed. Thanks to former Local Chairman Bro. Paulson for list of members. We are enjoying a fine raise and a revised schedule due to the efforts of our committee- men. I hope the brothers on the north end and the Horn will send me some news for next month’s write-up. Let’s soon have a rousing meeting somewhere on the division, to hear reports from our com- mittees. R. A. Pfkfferlee. Colorado Midland R y. First and Second Districts — Bro. Rose was our delegate to the Baltimore convention, helping to enact legislation for the elevation and ennobling of our craft. He was relieved by Bro. Taylor during his sojourn. The Ladies’ Auxiliary held a well attended meeting at Cascade, April 17th, and had a rous- ing good time. We all regret to hear of Dispatcher Carden’s failure in health, which compelled him to return home. May speedy recovery be allotted to this friend beloved by all. As a token of respect almost every telegrapher and other railroad em- ploye contributed for a benefit fund, our divi- sion donating $25.00 from the treasury. Bro. Crispell is now assigned to third trick as regu- lar dispatcher, and Bro. Crutchfield to “CY” regular. Mr. Kilpatrick, away for eight months, has resumed at Divide. Bro. Bruton, second there, after a short leave, relieved A. C Ellis on second Leadville, later Bro. Bruton relieved Bro. Strimple on first Leadville, who left for Oklahoma on account of the illness of relatives there, and Mr. Ellis returning to second Leadville. Bro. Maxwell has returned to Cardiff after having a minor operation performed in Denver, relieved by Bro. Cunningham. Bro. Sullivan, third Cardiff, has resigned and gone back to Canada, relieved by Bro. Conkling, a newlywed who worked for Midland about a year ago. The boys are glad to see him back again, and con- gratulate him on his marriage. Bro. Cunning- ham is now clerking at New Castle; J. C. Mc- Mahan resigned to accept position at Vulcan mine. Acting Local Chairman Bro. Cooke, of Ruedi, informed the operating force at New Castle of a slight increase in salary there, effective May 1st. The boys desire to express their appreciation through these- columns for the efforts of those that were instrumental in urging this matter. Bro. Lively, of Busk, is going to Empire to rush operations and developments on his bonanza mine. Numerous employes of the Midland are interested in this project. May success and a rich strike be heralded soon. Mr. VanDegrift. formerly at Ivanhoe, goes to Busk. We hope he will now give us his application, as he has worked here on numerous occasions, but failed to come across. Bro. Daley, second Divide, has our heartfelt sympathy in his sad bereavement. God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken unto eternal rest Digitized by kjOOQle

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1090 The Railroad Telegrapher. a dear relative of his in Nebraska. Mr. Devine relieved him during his absence. Bro. Taylor relieved Bro. Spangler, second Colorado City, while sick. The street car men at Colorado Springs, on Sunday, May nth, disagreed wifh their employer and walked out. The suburban people, including the dispatchers and telegraphers also walked, but the pedestrians were not inspired with the scenic beauties of Pike’s Peak on such an irksome “hike/* and longed for their new vocation to cease. This must have touched someone’s chord of ruthful sympathy, for the next day the street car men won a decisive victory, proving once more that only in organization lies strength. Bro. G. R. Gardner, formerly at “GR” nights, is now with the W. U. in Chicago. Bro. James has been assigned local chairman for the first district. One of our west end conductors, during his early career as a telegrapher on the C. M., was taken out of the service for reporting an agent. He then secured a position as train man on the road, and in time was promoted to conductor, the lofty aspiration of his life, but was recently discharged. No individual has yet succeeded by eavesdropping and reporting fellow employes. The Ladies’ Auxiliary membership is increas- ing rapidly, and has announced the completion of an exquisite quilt that will enhance with radi- ant beauty the parlor of the lucky brother who secures it. Notes this month are from Bros. Kincaid, Potts, Rose and Loveland. Cert. 6o. Western Maryland Ry. The proposition for revision of our new sched- ule has been presented to the management, who has promised to give the committee an answer as soon as possible. The success we meet de- pends largely on the strength we can show. One and all should do our duty in lining up the nons. It is only natural we should be anxious, but we must not become impatient. When our com- mittee goes in for a new schedule, quite a few hundred dollars are involved, and we should make haste slowly, and help our committee all we can in its efforts for a speedy and satisfactory settlement. There are several nons on the line willing to accept what we can get for them. Get after them and explain what is required to get a new schedule and don’t relax your efforts until you land them. Our committee going in for an increase should open the eyes of the chronic kicker and non, whom we have so faithfully worked for and fed all these years, in our efforts to obtain a living salary. I wish we could con- trol the increase to such an extent that only members would be benefited thereby. Brothers, help me out on these write-ups; send me all the news you can by the 20th of each month. Guy. Bangor & Aroostook R. R. Bro. Morton was delegate to the Baltimore con- vention from this division. We were glad to see Bliss get the job. Bro. Cutler is on third No. Maine Jet. Bro. Howe, from Searsport, bid in Milo agency. South LaGrange agency seems to go begging. 9 Bro. Reynolds is handing out the “31V* in “WB." Bro. Hib. Scribner goes from Hudson agency to “CD” Bangor. Come to the meeting next August, brothers, and see what’s doing. Do your share towards getting every eligible non into the fold? Keep after them and help the old ones to stick. Get enthusiastic for the dear old Order. The engineers and firemen who went on strike January 18th, are still out and as firm for their demands as ever. Every brother should give our committee the same good, strong hacking the engineers and firemen have, then there would be some footing to work on. Let’s all pall together and back it up to the limit the next time it goes in. Our hard-working Bro. Crozier, general secre- tary and treasurer, put out over a hundred bal- lots for the recent election of delegate, alternate and local chairman, and received back about seventy, a few of which were spoiled, leaving about forty not returned. Brothers, 'that is a very poor way to carry on your work. Every member should take enough interest in it to at least make a cross two or three times on a ballot sheet, sign their name to it and return it to Bro. Crozier, it would only take a minute. If a circular should be sent out asking every brother just what he would like to have the com- mittee do for him, and the returns were no better than this election, your committee would not know what you wanted or would like to have. The way we are located on this road, it is nearly impossible for us to all get together at any one time or even attempt it more than once a year, that is why so much depends on correspondence. Every member please bear this in mind. Get after the non who says he can’t afford it, show him where he can, and can’t afford to be a non. This grand old Order has helped thou- sands of us out since its inception, and is bound to help us a whole lot more yet, so keep the ball rolling towards the 100 per cent mark today, tomorrow and every other day. Before we got our first schedule, back in 1906, overtime and a lot of other things were unknown that we now enjoy today. There was no limit to hours of work, a fellow could and did work as long as he could stand it, day and night. Our committees have done wonderfully well for us in the time that we have been on the map, but can do more for us when the time comes right with the proper backing from the membership. Everybody get down to business now and continue on that route right up to the too per cent mark. A Mr. Reynolds who was recently referred to in these write-ups as “Bro” Reynolds, has dropped out and is not now a member. Cert. 52. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1091 Texas & Pacific Ry. Eastern Division — There has been more or less apprehension on the part of some in regard to being taken out of services for truthfully expressing their opinions and volunteering any information for our good. Tact and diplomacy is a combination to be respected in any man or number of men, but we are not doing the Order justice, nor fulfill- ing our obligations to one another by allowing a few fearless ones to bear the brunt of criticism and do the rough work, while we enjoy the profits of their labor. We should all come to the front and face the battle. "United we 'stand, divided we fall." Let us be like the Three Musketeers, "One for all and all for one." A few minutes earnest conversation with the non you are working with will result in giv- ing us at least a ninety per cent showing when the next roll is called. If some men would expend just one-third the energy in securing members as they do in scoring those who arc members, our road wojild be ioo per cent strong in a short time. Some nons are like the "Man from Missouri," they have to be shown, and it’s certainly worth our while to make the facts just as plain as they can be made. The general superintendent’s circular says: We have proven ourselves loyal to the com- pany's interest in the past, so brothers, we are certainly admired and respected. You are stand- ing in your own light when you do clerical work when you are crowded on the telegraph side of the office, cleaning switch lamps and delivering Western Union messages, when you ought to have a capable messenger service. All this and many more things tend to keep others out of employment. There has never been a deal, of any importance, consummated without a certain amount of risk at- tached to it. There has never been an organiza- tion, for labor’s benefit, that has not been legis- lated against and its leaders discriminated against: but like Rome that came out of barbarism into the greatest of civilization, so have labor organ- izations arisen in spite of persecution to unequal heights of "organization," and that one word spells your destiny and mine. The average operator spends as much for tobacco in two months as would be necessary to pay his dues for six months. Let’s strive to help others and incidentally help ourselves, and save a little for the proverbial rainy day. If we ever expect to accomplish anything we must pull together. Talk and use common sense, and tell your thoughts to your local chairman. To be recognized as capable, responsible and efficient men should be the aim of every telegra- pher, and that is what membership in the O. R. T. means. The trainmen, conductors, and the engineers have been conceded rights because they arc thoroughly organized, and the station agent on the road should join and help us out of this rut. Wear your button and a smile, and last, but not least, lend a hand to the O. R. T. Cert. 371. Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Ry. Middle Division — We are now enjoying a six per cent increase, thanks to our general committee and the O. R. T. Our General Chairman, Bro. F. J. McGraw, has returned from an enjoyable trip to the Baltimore convention where he served Division 92 as alter- nate. He was relieved by Relief Agent Burrcl, from the Pittsburg Division, who also relieved Bro. Garin, agent Limestone, several days re- cently. A second trick has been put on at Limestone, bid in by Mr. Hetzel. « Bros. Sweet and Murphy, at East Salamanca, have traded tricks, the latter is nfrw on "the owl" and Murphy on second. Bro. Teller, second Riverside Jet., was re- lieved two days by Mr. Matthews. Bro. A. P. Johnston and Mrs. Johnston, second and third Freeman, have resigned, to engage in business, relieved pending bids by Mr. Matthews and Bro. Albanese. Some one south of Clarion Jet. kindly send in the notes from that end. We are under obliga- tions to Bro. Fitzgibbons for a large share of this month’s news. Jack. Pittsburg Division — Mr. McKcndrick, third Hyde, off three days hunting, was relieved by Mr. Griffin. Both are young in the service, and will soon be with us. Bro. Guelich bid in Millikens first, Bro. Pooler going to Rockton second. Bro. Bauer, first C. & M. Jet., is both proud and happy since the visit of the stork. Our genial dispatcher, Mr. Lerch, has the knack of getting good service, and treating us fair at the same tirtie. We are glad the boys take pleasure in doing what he asks them to do instead of doing them because they have to. Things willingly done are a joy, alike to the giver and the recipient. Bob. Illinois Central R. R. Tennessee Division — We have arrived at a stage where we are not asking the nons to join us as a favor, nor to help us out, but to give them a fair opportunity to help better their own conditions, and they should be able to see the light after all the Order has accomplished, and see it just as quickly as ordi- nary circumstances will permit, especially those who are drawing a substantial increase each year, including improved working conditions as a result of the efforts of the working members of this organization in their behalf. I sometimes wonder if the prefix “Mr." is intended as a mark of respect or pity for those poor, habitual drones who, month after month, and year after year, continue to suck the honey from the hive of progress, built and filled by the many workers and supporters of this organ ization. What a world of privation aud starva- tion this would be if we depended on the ef Digitized by GiOOQle

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1092 The Railroad Telegrapher. forts of these non-progressives to advance the cause from which they are now drawing their subsistence; instead of being fed by their fellow workmen, while their consciences remain as tough as the hide of the rhinoceros, not permitting even the sting of shame to penetrate them. The writer, personally, has a feeling of sym- pathy for them, for I believe their consciences will yet come to life and enable them to see that they are not doing anything to promote the wel- fare of their profession. They can not expect to be treated with any conisderation when they place themselves in such a position before the eyea of other members of their craft. How can they look a fellow-worker in the face or speak to him .without a blush of shame after all these years they have been feeding out of his hand. If we were all of the same warped and selfish disposition as they, I often wonder what the conditions of the agents and telegraphers would be today. . It is to be hoped those habitual nons will soon be convinced that they have been wrong in with- holding their financial and moral support from those who have been and are today working to better their conditions, and hand in, with an application blank, the small amount necessary for a card out of the many dollars the O. R. T. has been handing them each year, thereby re- gaining the respect of their fellow-workers. A list of non-producers can be secured at any time from the local chairman or general secre- tary and treasurer. E. Cosgrovr. New Orleans Division — New members coming in all the time, and the little bunch of nons is fast melting away, like "dew before the summer sun.” • The comparison in the quotation has reference to the melting aione; for one would never think of comparing a non with the shining and refreshing dew, which revitalizes each night a tired world; but rather to the hoar frost would we compare him, blighting and contaminating the useful and beauti- ful with its presence. The meeting at Baton Rouge, May 23d, was one of the largest and most enthusiastic ever held on this division. In fact it was the largest with the exception of the meeting at Harrison in October, which was our banner effort in the way of meetings. Every one seemed to ,»ave made earnest efforts to attend, and those not present sent greetings and regrets. Sister Mollie Rollins, from Pattison, and Sister iViary Holliday, from the Aatchez district, were present as usual, and received the congratulations from everyone on being our most regular and punctual attendants. Truly, they set a shining example to some of our big, lazy brothers, who could add so much to our meetings, and derive so much benefit themselves. Bro. Daugherty succinctly explained the new schedule and everybody felicitated everybody else upon the work of the general committee. Bros. Daugherty and Montgomery made talks for the general good of the Order, and urged that in the future, as in the past, every shoulder be kept at the wheel. Bro. Cogan bid in Port Gibson night ticket clerkship, and Bro. Williamson, assigned to third biere, pending buuetin. Bro. Monday, now on third Baton Rouge pend- ing bulletin, has been transferred from Division 21 to the "Banner.” Bro. F. T. Cook, of Divi- sion 62, on second Burnside pending bulletin, has also been transferred to No. 93, and Bro. J. C. Smith, .Gramercy nights, from the Grand to No. 93. Bro. Cook has been relieving Mr. Feig, first Baton Rouge. It is now Bros. G. G. Beauchamp, second Burn- side; J. I. Magee, agent Boyle, and Homer Green, agent McNair, guiued from darkness into light by the strong hand of our Irishman from Fort Gibson. There were no applications for Russum, Miss., agency, and it was assigned to Mrs. C. W. Hoff, ^rhom we soon will greet as Sister. Bro. G. G. McIntosh, agent Raymond, is quite ill at the new I. C. Sanitarium in New Orleans. We hope for "Mc’a” speedy recovery. Bro. J. D. Schooler, agent Myles, is relieving Bro. McIntosh. Bro. J. R. Baker has resigned Stampley agency, relieved by Mr. Ayer, from Zachary, whom we will soon call brother. The old Mississippi River is on a rampage, and has inundated the Valley railroad tracks in many places. The boys north of Vicksburg and south of Baton Rouge must have brave hearts to sit at their keys, while the mighty Father of Waters rushes onward to th* sea, oftentimes twenty to thirty feet higher than their offices against the levees, which alone stand between them and destruction. R. L. M. Wisconsin Division — Bro. Nicdegh resigned at Burlington to enter other business, succeeded by Bro. Franks, Seward nights, and he by Bro. Dolezal, the only appli- cant. Bro. Layton, of Minonk days, is off on account of the death of his baby with whooping cough. We all extend the brother our sincere sympathy in his loss. He was relieved by Bro. Kelly, re- lieved on second by Bro. Dolezal. Bro. Schlaf is on a sixty-day leave to Colorado, vacancy bid in by Bro. Edwards, the only applicant. Bro. Sherbert, of Amboy, attended court in St. Paul several days, summoned by the company in the McMahon case. Boys, remit Bro. Shannon your dues for this term at once and also remember that they are about due for next term. Don’t be the last one to get an up to date. The new telephone has been installed on the south end, and is being used by the dispatchers. It did not take the boys long to get used to it. All brothers extend their dedp sympathy to Bro. Green in the death of his father. It was not known in time or a floral offering would have been sent the brother. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1093 -All the numbers and the time of some of the trains were changed on the east end, which made it necessary to re-arrange the Sunday hours. A new train was put ori the south end which will make it better for the boys from way down the line to attend the meetings, although it does not get to Freeport until 9:20 p. m. The attendance at the meeting on April 18th was not very well attended. Those loudest in their complaints were not present at all. Local Chairman Kelly satisfactorily answered all ques- tions that were asked. Bro. Stocks was all smiles as he had received pay for the 1911 vacation period, due to the persistency of Bro. Kelly. An ounce of sympathy, out of the pocket, is worth a ton out of the heart, and the boyi surely took the weight off of their pockets when it came to help Bro. Lisle, of Rockford, $100.25 was subscribed for the brother during his sickness lasting about three months. He extends his thanks to all the brothers who helped him. A non has no more friends than a baseball umpire. Bro. Boyer, of Evarts, has returned from his vacation. He was relieved by Relief Agent Parks, now relieving Bro. Cameron, at Alworth, on vacation. Bro. Cox, second yard office, was relieved a few days by Bro. Kuhlemier. Bros. Westbrook and Hays, of Coleman, had a very exciting time one night recently when a negro section man started to shoot up things around the depot. One negro was punctured several times, but the brothers escaped all right. The new arrangement for holding meetings has been completed and Freeport will hold its first one June the 19th, and the first Thursday after the third Tuesday will be the regular meeting night. Don’t forget the date, as the notice in the journal directory will probably be the only notice you will receive of the regular meetings. These meetings should be of special interest, being in a circuit with Chicago, Milwaukee, Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Des Moines, Omaha, St. Joseph, Kan- sas City and Little Rock. It is expected that a grand officer will “swing around” the circuit each month, a& well as the general chairman of each of the roads included, which will give us two different speakers at each meeting, and make it very interesting. With the present train facili- ties, every town between Minonk and Freeport and Parkway and Freeport should be represented at these meetings. We expect the branches to do their part and also the boys from below Minonk who can get there. Be sure to come, and invite your brothers from connecting lines to accompany you. The next meeting will be held in our new ball, which is in the new First National Bank building, just one block up the street from the hall where we have been holding meetings for years. This is a dandy new hall, and you should not miss the first meeting in it, as it is going to be a “hum- mer.” - Cert. 2522. Cherokee Omaha Notes — Twenty-three of the faithful in attendance at a meeting at Fort Dodge, Iowa, on April 24th, en- joyed fellowship one with another and transacted business necessary for our welfare. Bro. Hill presided in the usual manner after being absent from the “chair” for several months. We regret that the Omaha Division was not better repre- sented. We appreciate the fact that it is difficult for men at one-man stations to leave at times, but not so in all cases. Let everyone attend here- after who can. Train service both in and out of Fort Dodge is very good, and we want a larger attendance at the next meeting, of which you will receive due notice from the local chair- man. It was decided that Fort Dodge would be the best point to hold our meetings, and this will give practically all a chance to attend who pos- sibly can. We hope our few delinquents will see that it is their duty to pay up and help secure the better conditions we arc fighting for. They owe it to themselves, their families and their fellow work- ers to do so. Bro. Costello, Hinton, has resigned and gone with the G. N. at Bisbee, N. D. Bro. Marshall, Steen, received Hinton on bid. Bro. Kelly, first Storm Lake, is relieving L. L. Neeley there, on thirty days’ leave. Bro. E. W. Wilson, Newell, is on six months’ leave, relieved by Bro. Robinson. Local Chairman Bro. Hill attended the Balti- more convention, relieved by his clerk, H. Nelson. Eight agents have asked for relief, and no extra men on the division. Bro. Sherrill, Cleghorn, has resigned to take up piano tuning. He is making good and retains the “card.” Bro. Cleghorn bid in the vacancy. Bro. Stivers, Correctionville, has asked for two weeks’ leave. The money drawer in the I. C. depot at Rock- well City was robbed recently of $30. Some small express packages are also missing. The three young men who broke into the M. & St. L. depot at Storm Lake recently were taken to Fort Dodge by the federal authorities to explain why they stole the “booze.” Bro. Olsen, Hills, visited Storm Lake and Alta recently. R. Weaver is at Steen pending bulletin. Boxes for the protection of the United States mail have been installed outside of the depots at East Sioux Falls, Rowena, Hills and Steen. This will eliminate any overtime that might creep in at those stations. The train baggagemen who have to hand this mail into the mail cars are in favor of such a movement. They should take the matter up. Let’s work together. Bro. Harry Akeson, LeMars, has resigned, re- lieved by Bro. A. E. Olsen, on bid. Bro. W. B. Sievers, agent Sioux Falls the past two years, has gone to Dubuque, Iowa, relieved by F. M. Hurley, chief clerk to the D. F. A., H. S. Powell, Omaha. It is now Bro. O. W. Eller, the obliging “KN” at Sioux Falls. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1094 The Railroad Telegrapher. Send Bro. Olsen, at Hills, Minn., notes for the journal not later than the twentieth of each month, so that others will also know what is “doing” on our division. Cert. 998. Springfield Division — Our last meeting was well attended, and we made it a lively one. It was announced by Bro. Stone that the committee is drawing up a schedule to be taken before the officials of the express company. We want to do all we can to win a schedule from them, so let's make an unusual effort to get in the nons and secure their support. The June meeting was postponed until Bro. Stone’s return from the Baltimore convention. He was relieved by Bro. Theo. Beach. Bro. L. L. Messenger, agent Mt. Pulaski, was recently married. Congratulations. Ratcliffe is relieving Bro. Baugh at Alhambra, who relieved Bro. Sturgeon at Divernon. Bro. H. O. Williamson is on second Litchfield pending bids. Bro. C. O. Gray is relieving Bro. W. S. Burt at Kenney, the latter being ill. Boys, if you want a write-up each month, you will have to help get the news. The brothers on the different districts should mail them to me not later than the twentieth. I failed to get in on the May issue, due to my illness about the time it should have gone in. Bro. Ned Warrick is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Keiser. Bro. Gray bid in second “KD,” relieved by Mr. Dowell at Kenney nights. Bro. H. O. William- son is on second “RN.” Bro. G. McAllister has returned from his vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Keiser. Our worthy chief “WAG” has returned from his vacation, relieved by “PJM,” who was re- lieved by “RRH” out of “CO” office, and he at “CO” by Mr. Horton. Bros. Cox and Vallow are on their vacation. C. W. Donaldson, Div. Cor. Indiana Division — During the high-water rush Stewartsville, Evans- ville and Browns were opened as night offices, two men at “WA,” Bro. Heuring on second Browns, and Bro. Steffens on first. Bro. Greenfield, at Graysville, has had his hands full during the last month. Bro. P. L. Burr is now on second “Q,” vice Mr. Caster, doing extra dispatching. Bro. Moore, from the extra list, went to Dalton City during the illness and death of Bro. Land. Agent Weems bid in Bargerville agency, and Bro. Glass, Delavan, 111. Bro. Bales is at Palestine pending bids. Let’s get after the nons on the division and line them up. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward our brother, A. J. Land; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the Indiana Division of Division No. 93, O. R. T., extend to his wife and members of his family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolvtd , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. W. S. Hall, W. W. Roth rock, W. O. Heuring, Committee. Yazoo A Mlaalaalppl Valley R. R. Memphis Division — At the meeting held in K. of P. Hall, in Tut- wiler, April 20th, many very important questions arose, and it is to be regretted that we did not have a larger attendance. In deciding important matters it is very essential that we have a good attendance. Many members were present who encountered real difficulties in getting there, while many were absent who could have attended more easily. Boys, let us get away from this habit. The O. R. T. should be a business proposition with us, and the benefits we receivi will depend upon the interest we take in pushing it forward. Bro. Suber, of Webb, explains that his absence and that of Bro. Hurt, of Sumner, was occasioned by having to spend the night in the woods be- tween Sumner and Tutwiler, trying to coax the former’s auto into town. Our bulletin letters, however, read: “No excuses accepted.” It is now Bro. I. J. Atkins, third Coahoma. We welcome him and trust that he will keep the ball rolling by getting another application. Bro. Kelt- ner, of Coahoma, visited his family, located tem- porarily at Lula on a recent Sunday. Bro. W. P. Moore returned to Lula on May 1 st, but has gone to Colorado Springs again to remain until September. Bro. S. B. Van Meter is now on second Clarks- dale, and will move his family there. Bro. C. J. Chapman, second Robinson ville, has moved his family to the living rooms over the station. Bro. F. A. Brown, of Tutwiler, visited his son, agent at Alligator, recently. Bro. E. B. Gibson, off several weeks with rheu- matism, has returned to first Tutwiler. His health is improving steadily. General Chairman R. R. Green, while attending the Baltimore convention, was relieved at Dodds- ville by Bro. J. T. Cox. Bro. J. O. Owen, former agent at Moorhead, has our sincere sympathy in the untimely death of his wife in Arkansas. Div. Cor., Cert. 1284. Chicago Great Western R. R. Northern Division — Bro. J. L. Moser has been promoted from teleg- rapher Cannon Falls to cashier Red Wing. Bro. A. R. Wilson has returned to third Rice- ville from a visit with relatives in Michigan. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1095 Do not send letters to Bro. Norris by railroad mail to Inver Grove. He does not work there, but gets his United States mail there. Our hard-working local chairman, F. B. Le- Fever, of the Western Division, hafc been pro- moted to freight claim inspector. Wonder if the agent at Gilliat, who claimed O. R. T. men were never promoted, has heard about it. Bro. D. G. Lunch, second Elma, relieved Bro. M. L. Chaney at Alta Vista a few days while the latter was attending court. Mr. Jones, dispatcher’s office nights, disappeared recently, and Non Adams was again dug up. Bro. Morse has resigned West Concord and gone with the Missabe Range ore road. This division is short about eight telegraphers, and Stanton, Skyburg and Vlasaty closed nights owing to the scarcity of men. Bro. C. H. Kinne, third South St. Paul, ap- pointed manager of Postal Company there, was relieved by H. Parrot. Bro. L. G. Meek relieved Bro. C. H. Everett, agent Taopi, who took third, vice J. B. Worley, resigned. Bro. A. Knutson, second Skyburg, resigned, is now working at Miles City, Mont. Bro. L. D. Anderson is now on second Denison, relieved on third there by J. H. Little, from Devon. F. R. Mills, agent Dodge Center, is quite sick with a tumor, and may have to be operated on. Bro. P. J. Weber, second Coates, is now at Rich Valley agency. C. E. N. Southern Division — Bro. J. A. Frye is now agent at Conception, Mo., with Hon. Bro. H. F. King on first; Bro. E. D. Spencer, second, and F. D. Chism, third. Mr. Chism promises himself a card soon. W. A. Long, who relieved Bro. Stevens, did not stay long — “too wild and woolly” and “no place for a minister’s son.” Bro. Frye attended the recent agents’ meeting at Oelwcin, relieved by Bro. King. Bro. M. J. Walker, third Afton Jet., while at “SX” and Diagonal was relieved by Bro. C. B. Pettet, transferred from the Grand to Division 96. Agent Dickens. Diagonal, is on vacation, relieved by W. F. Wallace, who will soon be a brother. Bro. J. H. Calkins, agent Maloy, has resigned and gone with the Union Pacific at. Abilene, Kan., near his home, relieved by Bro. Wilson pending regular appointment, and he on second Afton Jet. by Mr. Adamson, a new man. We regret losing such a good member as Bro. Calkins. Bro. C. Tilp, agent Peru, on vacation, relieved by Bro. O. E. Weaver, of second, relieved by J. A. Worel, who will soon be up to date. M. M. McCullough, assigned Shannon City agency, will be a brother next month. Bro. J. A. Pope, second Shops, resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Howe. Good luck. We arc sure sorry to lose such live ones. No write-up from the Southern Division in the May Telegrapher — the convention number — just because no one sent any items. It doesn't look right. If you want a write-up every month, you must send me the news. It will only take you a minute to give me the changes at your sta- tion or any other where you know of them being made. We could have a good write-up every month if every brother would do his part. Some brother on the north end take- it upon himself to send me the news every month. I have written several, but none of them seem to be interested enough to reply. Send your items to Maloy, Iowa. Fraternally, L. W. Wilson, L. C. Southern Div. Seaboard Air Line Ry. Portsmouth, Va., May 20, 1913* All Members Division 97: This is to notify you that the dues for the term ending December 31, 1913, are now due, and that if you have not received notice from my office it was because you have changed your address and have not notified me. You can therefore consider this an official notice, and mail money order or check to cover. I am anxious to see every member of the division with an up- to-date card before July 1st. Will you do this, and not be found wanting for the term ending December 31st? I take this method of thanking each member of Division 97 for the loyal sup- port given me during the past. It has been a pleasure for me to work for your interest. Much has been accomplished. It is needless for me to attempt to cite you the numerous benefits de- rived through the efforts of our organization dur- ing the past year — they are too well known. The manner in which the men have been co-operating with the officers of the division is most gratifying. Brothers, there are only a few nons left. How easy they could be secured if a little more ginger and determination was put in your work. Will each of you join with me working, so that 1913 may be the banner year? Don’t satisfy yourself because we have a good schedule that you can afford to relinquish your efforts and stop there, because the benefits you enjoy today only pave the way for something better. You must remem- ber that the labor union depends upon unionism; it depends upon the uniting of labor people, and the success of any union can only come through continuous organization. The duty of every union member is to be a missionary. I have always contended that it is up to every agent and teleg- rapher enjoying the improved working conditions in effect on the Seaboard, or any other railroad, to pay the tax of his trade, and if Mr. Non will not pay this tax, then put into effect “No card, no favor,” for the time is now when a distinction should be shown. Be a union man both in heart and principle, for that old gag, “I'm with you; I’m in the tough,” etc., so often thrown at you when asking for applications, has become an eye- sore. Election for the ensuing two years has been held, and each of you advised < ■ f the result*. On account of the resignation of Bro. O. I.. McRae, of Wildwood, as local chairman for the Florida Digitized by LiOOQle

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1096 The Railroad Telegrapher. Division, Bro. F. \V. Brown, of Cedar Keys, has been elected to fill balance of term. It is asked that all members on the Florida Division rally to the support of Bro. Brown, showing that your heart is in the work with him, making his admin- istration a successful one. Having been re-elected general secretary and treasurer for the ensuing two years, it will be my pleasure to serve you to the best of my ability, letting the work done by me during the past speak for itself. The position of traveling for the time is dis- continued, and that part of my work will be done when so ordered by the general chairman, Bro. May. Thanking you for your co-operation. Fraternally, F. O. Cuuming, G. S. & T. ft. C. Division — To Brothers on Division 97: I wish to ex- press to you my sincere thanks and appreciation for your support which honored me as a delegate to our national convention in Baltimore. My plans were made, relief and passes all arranged; but, owing to the serious illness of my wife, who was taken to the hospital the day before I had planned to start, I was forced to abandon the trip. However, Alternate Bro. H. D. Tally, of Cameron, was in a position to get off on short notice, and represented us there. Thanking you all again, and with the request that we all not only stand by the colors but strive to be even better Order men and better railroad men than ever before, I am, Fraternally yours, J. E. Cakte*, Polkton, N. C. Ulster & Delaware R. R. The general committee has commenced the work of schedule revision. Our proposition contained a request for changes and additions to the rules, the most important of which are: Straight seni- ority rights, a ten-hour day, and one day off per month, with pay, for agents and telegraphers working seven days a week. We requested a minimum of $60 and an increase of $5 to all now receiving $60 or more. This work requires much patience and effort on the part of the committee and members as well. The company has agreed to give us straight seniority rights. While we have no way of pre- dicting what the full outcome of the work will be, we hope to secure a satisfactory settlement. However, it means you will have to do your part. All we ask of you is to have patience and confi- dence in your committee and support us fully, for the contentions are right, and when we know we are right we can not be held back. We are going ahead and will keep going just as long as you command us and just as long as we have your backing and the backing of the grand officers of the O. R. T. General Committee. Main Line — Bro. Klein was relieved by Mr. Falk while attending the Baltimore convention as a delegate. The latter had previously relieved Bro. Haines. Mr. Moore, of Hobart, has been granted a six months’ leave of absence, with the privilege of a couple of months’ extension. We hope he is successful in his garage and plumbing business. Bro. Morgan bid in Hobart temporarily. Bro. Krom of K. K. Jet., was on a business trip to Kingston recently. Mr. Jones, from “BS,” has been transferred to the paymaster’s office as clerk. Bro. Morgan relieved Agent Mould at Rondout , for two weeks. As I write this, May 25th, I learn that Bro. Markson is still in the Willimantic, Conn., hos- pital with a severe case of typhoid, but is doing as well as can be expected. The New Haven boys are looking after him. Jim Jump, of Olive Branch, expects to go “back on the farm.” The new station at Haines Falls will soon be completed, and Agent Gellner is putting the fin- ishing touches to its appearance by carrying an up to-date card. Employes on the O. & W., D. & H. and C. & N. E. are enjoying one day off per month, with pay. We will be enjoying it, too, if you will do your part. Brothers, I have been appointed correspondent, and if you will send a few notes to me at “YA” each month, I will endeavor to have a good write-up. “Icx.’’ Duluth, South Shore A Atlantic Ry. April 1 8th the north mail limited. No. 8, ran into a washout at Meyers, just east of Saxon, completely turning the engine over and pinning Engineer T. McNulty underneath it in several feet of water. He lived several hours, as his his head was above water, but died before the wrecker arrived. No passengers were injured. Baggageman E. Powell, who cut in and sent the sad news to “BF,” was later relieved by Bro. Wubbena, first Thomaston, who remained there until the wreck was cleaned up. The freight traffic is very heavy, with extras galore, but the track in places is still in bad con- dition on account, of the high water. H. James, baggageman Ewen, promoted to third telegrapher at Wetmore, later relieved by Bro. Phillips as agent at Gimey, who bid in Paynea- ville agency, vice Bro. Therbert, who resigned, was relieved, pending transfers, by Bro. McNeil, a new man, later resigned and gone to the C. P- Telegraph positions now open for bids: Brim- ley and Michigamme, third Wetmore and second Houghton. Work trains are being put on for the summer. One shovel was cut in at Anthony. Ballasting is the main object. Bro. B. W. Davis, Front Lake, has resigned. Bro. J. Anderson, Bergland nights, has his new vibroplex in operation. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1097 Bro. Crull, agent Kenton, off two weeks, visit- ing friends and relatives in Indiana, was relieved by Bro. Davidson, Kenton second, and he by N. M. Leffler, a new man from the Ishpeming Western Union, who previously relieved M. E. Bradley, second Trout Creek, while on an ex- tended vacation South. Agent W. J. Des Jardines, of Republic, is on a business trip to Milwaukee. William Lester, second Horton freight office, has promised to join shortly. Bro. N. K. Ziegler, of Republic, who has been on the sick list, after spending a few days at his home in Minnisink, relieved Bro. Kronker at Houghton, who went to Michigamme. Later Bro. Ziegler was relieved by W. H. Hart, who worked in “DP” office Horton years ago, but lately in the broker’s office there. Brothers, please jot down all the items you can and forward them to Bro. Wubbina. Ewen, by the twentieth of the month. We want a good write-up, and must try to get in all the nons. Work on both sides of you and see if we can’t make all stations solid. L. C., Cert. 130. “Soo Line” Ry. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Bro. J. H. Arends, off two weeks on jury duty, was relieved by a new man. Bro. P. H. Qark, first Kolze, was off a few days, relieved by J. R. Ibsen. Bro. Charles E. Eckerd bid in third Gray’s Lake, relieved on third Byron by Bro. C. H. Bowman. Bro. C. E. Lawyer bid in second Grays Lake, relieving Bro. Charles Neumann, and was relieved as agent Stockton by Bro. J. A. Fon- stad on bid. Later Bro. Fonstad, while on his honeymoon, was relieved by H. L. Lepinski, and he on second by Ibsen, from Northern Division. Bro. Fonstad was relieved as agent Byron by Bro. M. A. Chapman on bid, relieved on second Waukesha by Bro. C. L. Larsen on bid, relieved on third Rugby Jet. by E. K. Martin, from the A. P. Bro. A. K. Satterfield, third Lake Villa, and Bro. W. R. Johns, third Burlington, off a few days, were relieved by C. D. Cook, from Camp Lake nights, closed meanwhile owing to the short- age of men. Bros. Stankc, Lund, and Satterfield, second Bur- lington, and second and third Lake Villa, “took m” Chicago recently, Bro. Satterfield investing in new togs. Bro. A. C. Stankc, second Burlington, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. C. L. Clancy, and Bro. Zellinger, agent Silver Lake, off a few days, relieved by P. J. Webber. H. S. Day bid in third Vernon, relieving Bro. Chas. Neumann, and relieved on second Trevor by Brazellon, from W. U., Chicago. Bro. E. E. Qemons, first Fond du Lac, on a month’s trip to the East, attended the Baltimore convention as a delegate, visiting Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and then some, relieved by Win. Christel, and he on first Waupaca by Runte, relieved on third there by I. B. Erickson, who later relieved Peterson, at Nelsons, a few nights. A. E. Bialkowoski bid in second Shops yard, relieving Bro. C. L. Clancy there, pending bul- letin, and relieved on second Theresa by Bro. J. W. Wilson, relieved on third by Bro. Haag, who had been relieving Bro. J. M. Weber as agent there, while the latter was on the sick list. Bro. Wilson was later relieved by Bro. P. B. Koewn, re-entering the service. Bro. E. W. Wilson, agent Vandyne, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. C. H. Bowman. The depot at State Hospital burned to the ground May aist. An old coach is now doing temporary duty in its place. F. C. Lefke, agent Hilbert Jet., is taking a lengthy lay-off, relieved by J. J. Dunn, and he on second by H. D. Mahr, who later was off a week, relieved by Bro. Clancy. Wm. Riddehough, agent Fremont, off a few days, relieved by P. J. Webber, and E. J. Wills, second Fremont, on account of sickness relieved by Bro. J.'W. Wilson. Bro. H. B. Breeden, agent Sheridan, is making regular trips to Amherst. The cigars will likely be passed around soon. R. B. Hills bid in third Stockton, relieved on third Medina Jet. by Bro. A. E. Rupple. With summer trains 9, 10, 15 and 16 going on, two ice runs and work trains, besides the regular run of business the boys on the south end are being kept on the jump. Thanks to Bros. Loek, Meyer, Lund, Wright, Wijson, Gilman and DeLong for items this month. ' Jack Frost, Cor. Chicago Division, Northern District — I have been appointed division correspondent by Bro. Minshall. If you boys will let me know when you hear of a change, I think we can have a fair write-up each month. Not having a list of the members at hand, I have omitted the prefix Bro., not so much on account of calling a non “brother,” as the danger of calling a good, faithful brother “Mr.” C. A. Fields, third Spencer, resigned to go West, relieved pending bulletin by C. R. Plant, a new man from the C. & N. W. Trick bid in by L. H. Ludowise. W. A. Teschner, who bid in second Medford, later bid in second Cadott. W. W. Owen, second Spencer, was off two weeks, relieved by J. H. Daniels. Jos. Watruba, first Irvine, resigned, relieved by J. H. Daniels, who afterwards bid in second Cylon. Irvin Etta, third Wayne street, who was off two weeks, was relieved hv Jack Korb, and on his return was relieved at “NI” Stevens Point while “Ole” was off sick and Cowen went fishing. Dispatcher Brooks, third west end, and Dis- patcher Stims. third north end, off a few nights, were relieved by Extra Dispatcher Cowen. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1098 The Railroad Telegrapher. A number of our old agents are giving up their stations and bidding in tricks. G. A. Harsh, Colfax agency, bid in third there, and McKee Peeples, Rib Lake agency, bid in first Irvine. The relief agents job $75-°o» and ex‘ press went begging. It seems that an agent’s position is getting less desirable each year, with the added duties, greater responsibilities, red tape and army of special inspectors who rummage from cellar to garret in search of something to write an agent up on. Even the machinery of the law appears to be heading in his direction, all of which causes one to ask : “Is the game worth the ammunition?” Agencies at Gilman, Nekoosa and Rib Lake are on the board now. The latter two are good jobs. The following are recent assignments: Telegra- phers, second — H. R. Yeager, Glidden; O. T. Ol- son, Junction City; F. B. Shannock, Summerset; W. W. Owen, Spencer; W. J. Martin, Park Falls; Geo. Hilson, Colfax; G. W. North, Downing; J. M. Ruddy, Auburndale; R. F. Potter, Owen; Orrin, Eau Claire. Third — C. W. Nelson, New Rich- mond; L. M. Lepinski, Junction City; C. E. Con- rad, Medford; R. R. Stoddard, Cadott, and first, B. J. Rogers, Phillips. There are several more good telegraph jobs open now, both permanent and during the ore season, but men are very scarce. A good teleg- rapher can find work here at any time. Div. Cor., Cert. 767. Duluth-Superior Division — We got a few new members in this month, and are rounding up the stragglers. Sec that the nons get an up-to-date, boys, and better pay will soon follow. Three men in “Q” now — Bro. Hughs going back to Stinson Avenue tower, and Bro. Hazen taking second “Q.” Bro. L. C. Johnson is off thirty days visit- ing relatives in Lake Crystal, Minn., relieved by Bro. Hampton, from Boylston Jet. The steam shovel is now in at Moose Lake, but with Bro. Packard at the helm, things will run smooth. Bro. F. J. Shertler, a new mem- ber, is on third there. Bro. Dhont, Cass Lake, relieved Agent Castle at McGregor, who takes Gonwick agency. Iron Hub opened up with three trick telegraph jobs on bulletin, and Cayuga is again on bulletin. Bro. Ross is back from the south, and will prob- ably go to Iron Hub. Bro. Hoensee, Denham, is back from a couple of weeks lay-off, owing to the death of his mother. We all sympathize with him. Ore is coming slow this year on account of the strike in mines, and very little has been shipped as yet. Bro. Davis was off a few weeks on his wed- ding trip. We all congratulate him. "MA” agency got the $5.00 raise, making it $70.00. Cert. 624. W. P. Division — North Escanaba is now a continuous office. Bro. Ashcroft, first trick and agent, is batching, his wife having gone to Minnesota on a visit. Bro. Menard is on second and R. Emerson third. Bro. Hogan, of Amery, attended his wife’s sister’s wedding in Escanaba recently. Sister Mrs. Schoer, at Newhall, was away for a week, owing to the illness of her brother. There has been a few night offices closed since the rush — Cavour, Heafford Jet, Gould City, Nahma Jet. and Rudyard. Bro. Dunlap now has a night helper at Pem- bine, and Bro. Perry, at North Crandon, got another operator, making it a continuous office, with Bro. Schultz on second. Mr. Hunt has returned from the west side to Rudyard agency. J. E. Burton is back at Central Avenue Jet., and Bro. Zepp on Weyerhaeuser first. Bro. Hole is on third there. Kelly, Nagoon and Chauncey Brown, the old reliable, are a nice bunch of dispatchers to work with. Bro. Nelson, agent Rapid River, has been trans- ferred to Gladstone side wire, nights. W. F. Herman, agent Heafford Jet, resigned, relieved by W. H. Everett, coming from the general offices at Minneapolis; Heafford Jet closed nights, Bro. Thompson going to third Dresser Jet., vice Bro. Erickson going to third Bulwer Jet., relieving Sister Rhodes, on vacation. Agent Conklin, Marine, resigned, relieved by Mr. Fogerty pending bulletin, relieyed by Bro. F. W. Ferman, from Nahma Jet. Bro. Bradshaw is on a ninety-day vacation, relieved by Mr. Seeger. Bro. Jenkins, second Gladstone, will relieve the dispatchers there for their vacations. Bro. E. R. Cram resigned Hawkins agency, and will take a Duluth branch agency. Send any news you can to W. H. Bates, Amery, Wis. Cert. 493- Lake Erie & Weatern R. R. Indianapolis & Michigan City Division — The good old summer time is here, and the boys are figuring on taking their vacations, but they must not forget that their pay checks will be shy just the number of days they are off, as this is the only line in the New York Central System where the station agents, telegraphers or towermen do not get from ten days to two weeks vacation every year on full pay. In order to get this concession for the telegraph department of the L. E. & W., we must have it in our schedule. If you are in favor of this, all you have to do it to get that non with or near you to fill out an application blank and send it with the necessary amount to Bro. M. A- Steckel, our general secretary and treasurer, at Atlanta, Ind., and he will do the rest. Your local chairman will furnish you all the blanks you can use. Be sure you have an up-to-date card yourself, and then find out if your next door neighbor has one. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1099 This kind of work on the part of each mem- ber means “thorough organization,’* and when we reach that point we can get anything we want within the bound* of reason. There is no argument to the contrary, and the sooner we all get in line and see that others have an up-to-date, the sooner we will get what is coming to us in the way of salaries and better working conditions. We should not ex- pect the “Big Four” and Lake Shore to carry our burdens like they did when we got our last schedule; we should be men and show the offi- cials that we consider it as essential to carry our up-to-date O. R. T. card, as it is to carry insurance on our household goods. The former is as much a business proposition as the latter. It is an obligation that we owe, not only to our- selves, but to our families, and to the company we represent. Union men are always considered the best, and most reliable because they have an object in being prompt and attentive to business, while the non is simply looking for the benefits he can secure from the efforts of others. All progressive rail- road officials have long ago changed their attitude toward labor unions, and the antagonism that used to prevail is fast disappearing, as officials are learning that organized labor is a protection to them as well as its members, and that union men make the best all-round employes. We have not been represented in The Teleg- raphed for several months, as we were unable to get enough items to make a showing. Thanks to Bros. “77, 101 and 14s” for their help this time. Bro. J. B. Green was relieved several days recently by H. J. DeChant, who also relieved M. M. Conner, third Noblesville, a few days. This division certainly lost a good, industrious member when Bro. Bryant left Fairfield. We wish all the other members would take the same interest in the work that Bro. Bryant did. Traffic has practically recovered from the effect of the flood. This division was fortunate in having no worse trouble than it did, but they were bad enough. Bro. E. V. Lockwood and wife have gone to Canada. Bro. Lockwood formerly worked on the Northern Pacific in Canada, and is familiar with the conditions there. They will not return. Bro. Scudder, Sharpsville, was relieved by E. C. Clapper while on the sick list, relieved by Eads, who also relieved Mr. Troutman, third Malott Park, while he was relieving Mr. Bergan. Bro. Carson was recently called to Logansport, ow'ing to the death of his sister. Bro. Scudder and Mr. Hudleson doubling for two days. Mr. McCammon, of the C. & E. I., relieved Bro. Reynolds a few days. Bro. Trittipo has returned to Fishers, after being on the sick list for about three months, and taken third there to enable him to make fre- quent trips to the hospital for treatment. Belfast, Castlcton and Miami agencies arc on bulletin. Hope they will he secured by some of our good members. General Chairman Turner, who attended the Baltimore convention as our delegate, took quite an extended trip through the east on his rettorn, accompanied by Mrs. Turner. Brothers, don’t forget to send in items for the journal. We could have a very interesting write-up if proper interest was taken; also get after the nons, and try to materially increase our membership in the next few months. Notices of dues have been mailed out. Be prompt in payment. Let’s have no delinquents. Cert, ioi, Div. Cor. Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. Bros. Sloan, Albert Lea, has resigned and gone with the Santa Fe. We all wish him success. Albert Lea “AB,” is now manned by four brothers: Green, Smith, Callics and Keohen. There is a new custodian at Manchester, rec- ommended by Messrs. Fabel and Reedy. No doubt he will turn out alright. Telegrapher Koerner, New Richland, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Mr. Hall. Mr. Feeney is now at Waterville nights. Bro. Houghton, now agent at Eden Prairie, was relieved at Emmons by Mr. Rhodes, formerly at Lake Mills agency, bid in recently by Bro. Bergen. . W. P. Van Buren, an old timer, is relieving at Leland. Bro. Anderson is now regular agent at Britt. Local Chairman Saffell bid In Luverne agency, and Mr. Zehlkie, agent Gowrie, bid in Storm Lake. Sister Georgia Hanley, first Gowrie, has been transferred from Division 126. General Secretary and Treasurer Sandmier, delegate to the Balti- more convention, was relieved at Waukee by Bro. M. A. Sandmier, from Perry, and he by Mr. Smith, a new man. Bro. Miller Paton is waiting to be relieved to take his annual vacation. J. J. Fields, agent Moorland, relieved by a phoner from the Ft. D. D. M. & S., has gone to the W. U. at Ft. Dodge. Bro. F. L. Hanson, Plover, bid in Ogden agency, vice Bro. M. P. Ward resigned, and Bro. J. M. Thompson, of Aberdeen, bid in Arlington agency. While J. W. Gibney, third Perry, was in Illi- nois to attend the funeral of his mother, Perry was left with only one man. Brothers, keep after the “non-members,” and try and get them lined up. Your local chairman can give you a line on them, and furnish you the necessary blanks. Cert. 5. Lehigh Valley R. R. Buffalo Division, Buffalo to Sayre — We were all very much pleased t 0 hear th, Gov. Sulzer had signed the amendn rent to tl eig t hour 1; iw, thereby giving us tv each month with pay: thw means •< ■ \ hole lot i the hoys w urking every day m the year, at we arc all 1. urc fur ov turn. Digitized by Google

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1100 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Detro, agent at Rushville, off some time on account of sickness, we are gjad to hear, will soon be able to work again. Bro. Kerr, agent Yale, has resigned and gone with another road, relieved by Mr. Cook, from the Erie. Bro. Lyman, agent Burdett, resigned, vacancy up for bid. Salary $55. We are sorry to lose Bro. Lyman. Bro. Locke, second at Rochester Jet., who in- jured himself some time ago, has resumed work. Mr. Banker, second Geneva, has returned after a two months’ leave. Mr. Payne, agent Romulus, has resigned. Bro. Miller was off recently on account of the death of his father, and Bro. Crane, two days, visiting relatives in Syracuse. Bro. Eaton was off several days last month on account of sickness. It is now time for us to pay our dues for the next six months. Let every member do so promptly. The N. Y. C. have received another raise through the O. R. T., and still some fellows will hesitate and wonder if it will pay them to be- come a member of the Order. If you wish this to be an up-to-date road, all you have to do is to join and help to make it one. The cost to become a member is nothing com- pared with the benefits you will receive when we are solidly organized. Wake up, boys, and get in line! “Stub." Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. General Offices, El Reno — Bro. Bernard and family visited a few days in Francis, Okla., recently, and Bro. Z. W. Davis is on vacation, taking in Chicago. Our new office building should be ready fer occupancy by July 1st. We certainly will be glad to move. Bro. Peacher is going in for golf now. Bro. Melbourne was off several days recently on ac- count of illness. Bro. Snodgrass was off several weeks getting a little fresh air. Former Sister Skinner has returned to duty. One of the brothers recently remarked that he thought of taking out a withdrawal card, as some of the brothers were more sociable with the nons than with the brothers. Some of us might be more particular to draw the “color line.’* While some of the faithful are wearing last year’s clothes, the non-airs are blossoming out in new spring duds. Chicago — Bro. Davis, of El Reno, called on us enroute to Pittsburg recently. Bro. Erhart, of Topeka, on sick list for some time, was in town during May. Bro. Asper is enjoying the sights in California. Bro. Kay bid in first Blue Island. Bro. Kososki, at Manly for a month, is back at “GO.” “Patty” Coyne » still on the “hold out” list. Business pretty heavy lately, and the boys are getting lots of overtime. Bro. Lyons says if he has to copy the high water reports from Memphis next spring he ia going to get him a bathing suit. Goodland “GD” — Bro. J. L. Powers visited sev- eral in Pueblo and Colorado Springs recently, and Bro. Ray Manion took in the grand opera at Denver. That Ray boy is some cut-up when the circus comes to town. Fairhury “F” — We married men were up against the “moving business” last month, hence no write-up. Second Wire Chief Worth, with us since 1905. has resigned. We were sorry to see him leave. Bro. Graham filled the vacancy until relieved by Bro. Denny Woolen, from Mankato. The hard rains recently delayed traffic con- siderably. Indications are for a bumper crop in this territory this year. Preparations are being made for the enlarge- ment of the yards here. Several dwelling houses on Second street have been sold, the company purchasing the ground. This change will bring the main line in north of the Nelson main line. Assistant Superintendent Wray was with us May 14th. The course of monthly instructions and questions he intends giving us .will help a great deal, not only with reference to the multi- plex, but all other telegraph equipment. Dig up your old books, boys, and let’s shdw him we are willing to do our part in this matter. Our dispatchers are : C. H. McGee, first weat end and W. H. McCoy, east, 4 a. m. to noon; J. A. Dickens, 12 noon to 8 p. m.; F. Feldcn. entire division after 8 p. S', to 12 midnight; has west end 4 p. m. to 8 p. m. ; L. McFarland, 12 midnight to 8 a. m., entiie division up to 4 a. m., filling the vacancy made by C A. Prewitt; A. S. Bishop, night chief dispatcher. Topeka “KI” — W. E. Hamilton, from El Reno, is on one of the night tricks here. W. S. Austin, from El Reno yards, is also working here. Mr. Butler, alias “Red” Lannon, of New York, 1907, is now with the Santa Fe here. That road seems to like ’em. Sister Stevenson, of Cedar Rapids, visited with Sister Brown several days last month. Bro. Tom Harper has his bid in for ninety days, beginning June 1st. He will spend his vaca- tion in Manitou, looking after the rental of his several cottages at that point. Bro. Erhart is still under the doctor’s care. The sociability previously referred to, existing between some of the brothers and the nons, is a point well taken. When a new man shows up without a card, he should be shown every courtesy and given reasonable time to prove his worth, but nons who have been with us tor years, enjoying the benefits of the Order and paying nothing, should be shown at every opportunity that “No card, no favors” means exactly what it portends. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1101 Several of the brothers have the baseball “bug” bad enough to get them up early mornings and practice for an hour before reporting for duty, and are becoming quite proficient. Bro. O’Grady bids fair to cast a shadow o’er the records of Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker if he continues to improve. Bro. Carver is just the same as Eddie Collins around second base, only different. Bro. Stover unjointed a digit the second morning out. Bro. DeGarmo (southpaw), would field a thou- sand, but he can’t get a right handed mitt. Bro. Powell lives a whole block from the prac- tice grounds and can’t make it in time very often. In order to make the general office write-up what it should be, we must have the co-operation of the correspondents named by Bro. Halpin. Received items from only two points this month; the other matter was received too late for May, as it had to be sent in earlier than usual on account of the convention. Take a few minutes time each month, and drop me a few items. With fourteen offices on this division we can have a nice write-up if you will all do your part. Haileyville, Little Rock, Ft. Worth, Davenport and Cedar Rapids, let me hear from you between the 20th and 25th of the month, and I will do the rest. Herington “RI” — Bro. Ingram returns June 1st, and Bro. Pearsall will then take thirty days’ vaca- tion. Watch the matrimonial columns of the Lipcolnville papers. Div. Cor. Trenton “RN” Relay — O. R. T. enthusiasm still runs high; our men have aw-akened to the fact that in unionism there is strength, demon- strated every moment during the hours of serv- ice, and more so when we meet away from our work. Manager Hafford went to Kansas City May 21st to see the Columbus, Ohio (his home city), baseball club play there. Bro. Peyton took the bunch out to the park recently to have a solid O. R. T. photo taken of his car. Brothers along the line, watch your instruments closely. The dispatchers get very nervous when their circuit is interrupted. Bro. R. L. McLain is working the train wires this month, and No. 7 west, where the nons are afraid to light. Bro. B. C. Brewer is working the semi-overland, Des Moines and Davenport, and all the principal offices between there and Trenton; no nons on this wire either. Bro. W. V. Davenport is setting the pace for good work on 7 east local. Bro. W. L. Cazel is on No. 20 and the branches, and “KI” Topeka until 12 noon, when he goes to “GO,” relieved by Bro. C. C. DeLong on second trick. The time is right now to apply “No card, no favors,” especially when every means of friendly co-operation has been exhausted. Bro. E. O. Schreiber is off sick, am] will take a few weeks’ vacation when able to be around. He is being relieved by Bro. William F. Rush, laid off on account of reduction of force at Ft. Worth. We sure welcome him back, as he is of the very rarest variety. He relieved Bro. J. H. Powers, yard office, St. Joe, whom we were fortunate in borrowing a few nights from the Missouri Division. Bros. McClain and Brewer, who went to Kan- sas City May 7th and 8th, met the delegation and escorted them to the train on their departure for the big affair; also had the pleasure of meet- ing a great many of the brothers from all over the system. Bro. DeLong went to St. Joe May 23d and 24th, to consult physicians about some ailment to his baby. Bro. Peyton spending his vacation motoring through to Allenton, Iowa, accompanied by his wife and children. The force wishes them a safe a'fcd pleasant trip. Bro. C. C. Griswold, our car distributor, has our hearty co-operation all the time. Brothers, remember our call is “RN.” We are open to favors to all members. Nons, join the union; it makes better men and women of us. Relay Cor. Des Moines Relay Office — After having an ex- pert from Chicago here several days, the Morkrum printer is trying once more to be a success. This machine makes more noise than a threshing machine, and any ordinary operator would be canned for one-tenth the “bulls” it makes. Bro. C. W. Allen bid in a job at “GO” Chi- cago, relieved by Bro. Hilfinger, from Council Bluffs. Bro. “Sy” Reed is on the sick list again for about the third time within the last two months. “Sy” is certainly having a streak of tough luck. Bro. C. D. Overturf is doing extra dispatcher’s work at “KD” now, relieving Mr. Welsh. He will probably work there until about June 30th, or until all the “Apple Knockers” have taken their vacations. Bro. B. N. Bongers is relieving Bro. Overturf as second wire chief. Bro. H. S. Clow is now acting late night wire chief, relieved by Bro. E. J. Bylander as assistant wire chief and traffic manager, and he by Bro. II. G. Hogewoning on 17 west. Mr. Downing, a new man, is on from 2:30 p. m. until midnight. Considerable overtime is being worked on ac- count of being short one man and the Morkrum printer being out of business a good share of the time. Bro. M. R. Davis tried working days, but the Morkrum put him out of business, and he was glad to take his regular place on the night force again. Printer. Missouri Division — Bro. G. K. Briggs, thud Cameron Jet., died April 25th, after an illness of only three days, of pneumonia. The Canu mn M. R. T Club Kr-nt a nice lot of whin carnations. Biv, .1 R Riggs relieved him when he was taken ill. Jamesport lias been made an exclusive agency Bro. J. A. Irvin bid in first. Digitized by GiOOQle

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1102 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. R. E. Freeman withdrew his resignation and is still on second Eldon. Glad to have him stay with us. No one bid on Belknap agency, and it was in- cluded in next bulletin. Bro. J. B. Painter, who bid in East Pleasant Plains, reconsidered and bid back into Belknap before transfer was made. Bro. A. E. Shouse, formerly at Nahant, is now with the Western Union at Kansas City. Bros. Stone and Wallingford are also working there. Bro. H. C. Kyle, Weatherby nights, has re- signed and is on in Iowa, relieved by O. Carr. Let’s see if w-e can line Carr up. Bro. D. M. Doolan, St. Joseph freight office, is off with what the doctor calls smallpox. Dan claims it is nothing but chickenpox. He is not seriously ill, but the doctor insists on him keep- ing company with himself. Bro. J. A. Rouch, agent Floris, on vacation, was relieved by H. L. Spaulding. Bro. H. H. Potter, third at Centerville, con- templates going with the Western Union there. Bro. C. G. Belding bid in Mercer agency. H. S. Moore, from Mercer, relieved Local Chairman Blum at Edgerton Jet, while at the Baltimore convention as our delegate. Bro. O. G. Jones, Altamont third, bid in Fruitland agency, and the former on bulletin. A good job for the right man. Bro. C. H. Turner, agent Spickards, was oft several weeks undergoing an operation. Bro. A. E. Grann relieving. Bro. C. E. Starr, appointed stationery inspector by Superintendent Coughlin, came along the line lately and relieved some of the fellows of their surplus stationery. Some have to borrow now. Quite a few of changes in men laying off and a number of new men on the division now. It will take everybody’s help to keep it lined up and get us all the news. If you can send but one item, please do so, as it helps get a good write-up. Certs. 256 and 2189. Arkansas Division — Bro. Kelly is back in “RK” office after a few days' vacation. Bro. Ellis, first Biddle, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. McAninch, of third, relieved by Bro. Lee, of Germania, later relieved by Bro. Minich, second Roland. Bro. Ellis represented us at the Baltimore convention. Boys, be careful of the language you use over the wire. Some now used would sound very bad if we had any lady operators on the line. Also watch the wires closely, and answer promptly. Such service will be a great help to us when we go to Chicago for a revision of our schedule. Let us ask Chief Dispatcher Silaz to have the car report, both the a. m. and the 37 and 38 p. m. report sent in turn, say start at Boonville and come east to Tenth street, then start at Hulbert and come west to Argcnta. then take in the White and Black River branch, starting at New- port, coming south to Brinkley, then the Searcy branch from Searcy to Mesa, and wind up with the Hot Springs branch, starting at Hot Springs and coming east to Germania, and have every office send them in turn. An office that falls out of line should wait until all the rest are done. This will not work a hardship on any office, and will greatly improve the service. All you boys on the line write me and say whether you are in favor of this move and I will take it up with Mr. Silaz personally, and ask him to issue these instructions. This will certainly meet with the hearty approval of “RK” office, and will also expedite the work too. Act at once, and let’s get the ball rolling. Agent Ragsdale is back at Bauxite after several days sickness, and will soon be with us. He is a first-class agent. Bro. Bonham is back on Haskell third from his vacation at San Antonio, Texas, relieving Bro. E. E. Fowler, who bid in second Haskell, dis- placing Mr. Barnard, one of the fellows who can not see any benefit in joining the O. R. T., although he accepts his pay check twice a month and all the increases that have been brought about by the Order. Most all changes on the west end recently have been made and filled by Order men. Ola is solid, both in telegraphers and clerks. Bro. Infield, first Ola, is helping our worthy agent (who has an “up-to-date”), to straighten out the old unadjusted that has been hanging over this place for the past seven years. Bros. Eikleberry and Fowler, of Havana and Haskell, have our thanks this month for good news notes furnished. I hope more of the boys will do likewise next month. Mrs. Eikleberry and three sons are visiting in Illinois, and “Eik” is looking after the blooded pigs and thorough- bred chickens. Bro. Perry, second Blue Mountain, bid in third Havana, relieving Bro. Schnabel who goes to Brinkley. Mr. McGugan, a brother of Bro. McGugan, of Hazen, at Hcth, will line up as soon as he has the age. Bro. Perry, third Havana, it is said, is about to bid in a fair maid at Blue Mountain shortly. Boys, if the man working by the side of you don’t carry an up-to-date, keep after him until he gets one, remembering “No card, no favors.” Bro. B. Richardson, from the Iron Mountain, recently relieved Bro. Womack at Benton, a few days while off, contemplating the purchase of a pool hall there. The new line from Malvern to Camden will soon open up some good jobs. Bro. Bargion, first Germania, off sick a few days, was relieved by Bro. Lee, whose trick there was discontinued while on first. Boys, let us have our committee ask for some- thing for handling U. S. mail when they go to Chicago, nn account of the parcel post, and the big reduction in express commission caused by its installation. G. D. Lex, Cert. 185. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1103 Bast Iowa Division — The interior of Marengo station has been re- painted, an improvement much appreciated by the townspeople. Carson, third there, has gone with the W. U. at Des Moines, relieved by Helper Rosenberger pending bulletin. John Hayes, for- merly roadmaster for this division, was recently presented with a handsome Howard watch, a gold chain and charm by the section men who were under his direction, illustrating the esteem and respect in which he was held by them. Mr. Hayes is now on vacation in the southwestern States. A fire at Oxford recently, which started in the elevator and spread to the station across the tracks, burned both buildings to the ground. A box car is now being used as a station. Bro. M. 'j. Doyle, agent Wilton, has purchased a new motorcycle and is now a frequent visitor in the rural districts. Bro. F. R. Kuhns, and wife, spent May 7th and 8th in Kansas City, where Bro. Kuhns was attending general committee meeting. Bro. C. K. Leimbach, first Iowa City, recently made a. m. over Sunday with his mother in Kansas City. Bro. F. J. Janeshek, third Colfax, visited with old friends in Iowa City recently. Bro. J. E. Bach, second Victor, recently went to Oxford and was married. Congratulations. Bro. A. D. Martin has returned to Iowa City, after a short visit in Grand City, Mo., where he was called by the illness and subsequent death of his venerable father. Dispatcher C. D. Hibbs, Des Moines, Iowa, visited the parental home in Victor recently. Bro. Foster Jones, on second at Iowa City last summer, is now married and working as relief agent for the Union Pacific, with headquarters at Cheyenne, Wyo. Bro. Wright, agent Hills, Iowa, made a brief business trip to Iowa City, recently. Bro. E. W. Stuart, second Brooklyn, bid in second Iowa City. The report of our division at the Kansas City meeting compared very favorably with that ot other divisions. Those who have neglected to pay their dues for the first half of 1913 should do so as soon as possible, that our division may present a clean slate. Trains are now being supplied with water from the new pumping station at Walcott, Iowa. The local chairman would greatly appreciate having the boys along the line send in news items. Superintendent E. J. Gibson, Division Engineer F. W. Thompson, Master Carpenter J. J. Pink- erton and Roadmaster A. C. Bradley made an inspection tour over this division recently. Cert. 541. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom, has cal ed to the heavenly home the beloved father of our brother, A. D. Martin: in manifestation of our grief and sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the Iowa Divi- sion of Division 126, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the bereaved brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to The Telegrapher for publication. F. R. Kuhns, C. K. Lein bach, M. J. Doyle, Committee. West Iowa Division — Bro. H. E. Hill has returned to Earlham sec- ond after a thirty days’ visit with relatives in Indiana, and relieved Bro. A. G. Stanley on first, while visiting friends in Wintersett. Bro. J. O. Budd, Council Bluffs yard office, relieved one of the boys in Iowa City for a few days. Bro. M. F. Kennedy, first Stuart, while in Mon- tana on some land business, was relieved by Bro. C. M. Peasley, second there, and he by C. A. Lee, now on second Albright. Bro. E. B. Heberlin went to third Stuart. Bro. Ray Correll, second Casey, visiting his wife’s folks in Canada, was relieved by Oakland helper, who later resigned, leaving only the agent at Casey to handle the business. Bro. P. F. Costin, second Earlham, is now on second Casey. E. J. Gibson is now superintendent of this division, vice A. T. Abbott transferred to Des Moines Valley Division. The president’s special toured the West Iowa Division on April 23d, giving each station along the line a pleasant call. Everything was in first- class condition. Bro. C. Hubbell, agent Dexter, wife and daughters, were recent over-Sunday visitors with his sister, Mrs. C. Curtis, near Marne. Bro. M. E. Wallace, second Atlantic, while sick with the mumps, was relieved by Bro. H. E. Hill, of Earlham. First Trick Dispatcher Brelsford, off a few days, was relieved by Second Trick Dispatcher East, and he by Extra Dispatcher Stillwell. Bro. H. D. Reed, agent Shelby, on a three months’ leave, was relieved by Bro. E. L. Heath- man, second there, and he by an extra. On account of the reduction in the operating department, Anita, Casey and Neola are closed from five to six hours out of twenty-four. Bro. M. E. Wallace, off with a severe relapse of mumps, was relieved by Mr. Wonmanson, Audubon days. Bro. J. E. Olsen, agent Walnut, slipped over to Avoca a few minutes on April 25th, while the work train was taking water — the first time “Jimmie” has been out of Walnut since he lit there. Bro. T. A. Robinson is now nicely settled in his new home in Marne. Bro. and Mrs. H. M. Ha nson and daughter, of Avoca, spent May 12th with relatives in Neola. E. C. Ryan was out renewing acquaintances along the line a few days ago, anti is now hark as third trick dispatcher. Bro. L. J. I'owlcr, third Avoca, is having hue luck catching fish these days. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1104 The Railroad Telegrapher. The old depot at Oakland is being built iso feet from the old site, to make room for a nice brick platform to take the place of the wooden one. Bro. H. C. Boktright’s youngest daughter re- cently underwent a successful operation for ap- pendicitis. The brother will shortly take a trip East. S. E. H., Cert. 1449. THE OPERATOR’S ROMANCE. Ignoring the yells of the frenzied “con,” For “31V* in accents dire The “ham” wrung forth this tearful verse, Unto the dame on the Podunk wire. “Oh, fair bra^s pounder, list to Muh! (Meanwhile dispatcher’s calling 9), You can sure *g 2’ the goods; To you I’ve taken quite a shine. "Don’t scorn my humble ’73/ In dots so wild, this bold lad cried: “What is your answer? *5,’ said he At this the “Byoochus" maid replied : “Ha, ha; this surely is a joke; I’m sorry, sir, I never can. Here is my answer ‘no’ for good; You see, kind sir, I ain a man.” By R. A. H., Dcs Moines, Iowa. Minn esota Division — Bro. J. J. Chukker, of Wellsburg, attended the recent livestock lecture at Albert Lea, relieved by his helper, Jake Zufall, during his absence. Bro. F. L. Koswoski, from “MA” Manly, has gone to “GO” Chicago. Bro. E. A. Neuport, Mt. Auburn third, has resigned and gone with the Canadian Pacific, re- lieved by Ed Anderson. Bro. G. W. Carroll, Mt. Auburn second, transferred to Rockford third. Mt. Auburn hours changed from continuous to 8 a. m. to 13 noon, 1 p. m. to 6 p. m., and 6 p. m. to 3 a. m. Bro. Stark drew Mt. Auburn agency, relieved at Holland by Bro. L. W. Eaton. Bro. G. R. Hendrickson bid in Gordonville agency; Bro. H. J. Pixley, Northwood agency; Bro. W. G. Cun- ningham, Owatonna; Bro. A. II. Yost, Faribault, and Bro. R. B. Bullmer, first “JU” Manly. Would like to have the brothers of this divi- sion when you hear of any changes to drop me a line and see if we can’t have a write-up each issue of the journal. Want to thank the brothers who sent me items this month. Address me at Nora Springs. W. J. Keim, Div. Cor. Albert Lea & St. Paul Line — L.^ R. Searle, third Owatonna, after relieving Agent J. H. He mphill at Garrison for a few days, went to first Waterloo, relieved by Bro. R. A. Suddendorf. back at Owatonna from the C. & N. W., relieved on Manly third by Bro. J. E. Wal- den on bid Bro. S. J. Zufall is back on first Albert Lea. Bro. K. H. Arrowsmith was on third Curtis Jet., relieving P. J. Einwalter a few days. Dis- patchers C. R. Hicks and V. B. Davis visited Albert Lea in quest of the finny tribe recently. They had to hide the bait under their hooks. Didn’t hear what they had in the hiding place, but they brought back the fish. “Ole Bob,” Cert. 1367. Dakota Division — The inspection train went over the division May 1st, and everything was shining along the line. The Estherville meeting was well represented by O. R. T. men. Nearly all the agents there were Order men. Mikesall, relieved on third Dows by Lathrop, relieved Bro. McNeill y, second at Sibley, who relieved the agent at Brant, on vacation. Later Mikesall was pulled off at Sibley, owing to slack business. Bro. Odegard, who bid in Lake Park, was re- lieved by Mr. Ihlan, on vacation before going there. Local Chairman Smith, agent Hardy, attended a meeting of local chairmen at Kansas City, en route to the Baltimore convention, relieved by Bro. Farrington. Trainmaster Hawk has been transferred here from the Minnesota Division, taking the terri- tory east of Estherville. Mr. Haldeman has the lines north of Estherville. The telegraph office at Iowa Falls has been moved from the passenger station to the yard office, and the boys don’t have so much clerical work to do now. Bro. W. R. Lewis, agent Palmer, bid in a posi- tion at Little Rock. The best wishes of the boys go with him. He was relieved, pending bulletin, by C. D. Crichtor, formerly helper and relief agent on this division, who recently went to the S. P. & S. Bro. Larsen, Manson, is having troubles of his own in regard to a helper. “Off again; on again.” Next. The destinies of Laurens station are being ably looked after by that “king of good fellows,” Bro. Nic Gashal. The Sibley line will probably be graveled this spring and put in condition for heavy traffic, and a fast freight put on each way. Boys, line up on your a. m. report. We should favor the dispatchers all we can by getting it in on time. Bro. Cousins relieved Extra Agent Stanley at Thompson, who went to Laurens pending bul- letin. Brothers who are working with nons should have a personal, convincing, brotherly talk with them, and they will find that the results will be almost instantaneous. And when a new man comes, land him before he has settled on the new job. Remember that old standby: “No card, no favors.” The last date for paying dues for the term commencing July 1, 1913. is August 31, 1913. Digitized by LiOOQle

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I The Railroad Telegrapher. 1105 Brothers, do not neglect to pay them and your M. B. & D. dues early and keep in good stand- ing, helping the local chairman out , by so doing. He has enough to do without having to write brothers to pay up their dues. Bros. Gashel, Brokaw and Carey helped out fine with news this month. Will some brother on the Fourth Division send some in? Ray Kerans is now at Graettinger pit, and Bro. Price is relieving at Spirit Lake. Mr. Stevens, Luverne, was laid off on account of reducing expenses, and Bro. Laudeman is visit- ing relatives at Titonka. Bro. Smith has our thanks for the Baltimore papers he sent us, giving the doings of the con- vention. Div. Cor., Box 377. Nebraska Division — HURRAH FOR THE O. R. T. Hurrah for the O. R. T., boys, let’s all give her a push; For a bird in hand, boys, is worth two in the bush; And while we are on the job, boys, push her right along. For what we do for the O. R. T. we are sure of doing no wrong. And while we push for the O. R. T., boys, let’s push the nons as well. For on a union road, boys, no such men must dwell; And if they won’t join us, boys, let them pack their clothes And go to the unknown parts where the other nons goes. They get all the benefits, boys, from the good old O. R. T. But when they’re asked to join us are as indif- ferent as can be. Let’s hold up for our rights, boys, and hand it to the non, Until he gets wise enough to hand us over the “mun." Make him understand, boys, he must pay his little fee, For if he’s a man at all, he will join the O. R. r. Let’s one and all keep after him, boys, and get him into line; For if we. don’t get solid our salaries will drop behind. Let's keep her always solid, boys, and then demand more pay, And see what the consequence will be five years from today. • We are drawing better salaries now, that’s plain enough to see Than we did five years ago. “Hurrah for the O. R. T.” “CA.’’ at "WY.” Colorado Division — The regular division meeting held at Goodland on Saturday night, April 19th, was well attended, fourteen being present, indicating the interest on the division. Many important matters were fully discussed. Bro. Katz, recently taken out of service from Flagler second on account of bond cancellation, we are glad to learn, has been reinstated by prompt action through the proper channels. He relieved Bro. George Brown on third Clayton, on vacation. Bro. T. E. Hodges, third Arriba, relieved by a new man. J. H. Jarrett transferred from Genoa to third Falcon March 23d, vice Bro. McAdams, tempo- rarily out of service, rcinitated April 6th, and Mr. Jarrett goes to second Norton on bid. Bro. McAdams reached a very happy understanding with Superintendent Pratt in securing a rein- statement after his accident, and he is to be con- gratulated on the circumstances being so much in hi6 favor. We should all be thankful that we have such a considerate and lenietly-inclined divi- sion superintendent. Bro. Dave Cuthbert has returned to second Ros- well, after a two months’ leave on account of sickness. We hope Dave will continue to im- prove. Two men were cut off at Limon on “All Fools’ day.’’ Bro. Massey bid in third Pittsburg and Bro. Ferris went to “GD” Goodland. Leb. El Paso y Division — Local Chairman Sides has appointed me divi- sion correspondent, and I will appreciate it if all of you good brothers will keep me posted on the happenings around your offices and along the line, where you are going to spend your vaca- tion and any other news you hear of. If you have a non working at your station, or know one personally down the line, kindly ex- plain to him what we are doing, all about our grand organization, where he can get the neces- sary blanks, how much it will cost him to get an up to date, and how much better it will make him feel to wear the button that shows he is a union man; also that while on his vacation, to show that pretty card to any railroad man, busi- ness man, farmer, laborer or any working man, he will see how they treat an up-to-date union man. Let us all try to live up to that old proverb — I am calling it “proverb” because it is getting so old that it is worthy of that name — “No card, no favors.” When we get the few remaining nons on our list our division will be solid. Personally, I am doing all I can to accomplish this. I know every brother is with me, and I want them to stick until we land them. Then we will get that long- needed vacation. Don’t say you can't afford it, for you can in a very short time, for we are going to get a raise, and I think it will be with two weeks’ vacation with pay, too. I don’t like to Digitized by Google

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1106 The Railroad Telegrapher. sec all of mine and my brothers’ hard-earned cash spent to get a raise for these few nons. So let’s get them in line. No true soldier will take a medal won by his comrade. So let’s get all the nons to follow the “true blue’’ and get in line — not behind, where there is no fighting and where cowards stay — but in front, where we win these honors and don’t disgrace our fellow brothers. Bro. Battirt, of Mineola, goes to Bucklin; Col- lins, helper, from Meade, to Wellsford nights, and Bro. Pinney, Texoma, bid in first Meade. Bro. Kilpatrick, first Liberal, has resigned to accept a position as wire chief at Manly, Iowa. We all wish this good brother success. Bro. Atherton, of Greensburg, will go South to his old “stamping grounds,” where the sun is always shining, as soon as he can get relief. We all wish him a pleasant time. Bros. Lallement, Naravisa, and Meek, at Fow- ler, are the latest members. Bro. Wisdom, Dodge City, took cashier's job, relieved by C. C. Vander- ford. Bro. Reeves has done real well since he went to second Hutchinson, only knocking down the stovepipe and turning over the ticket case twice since arriving there. Groveland agent, operator and pumper is up for bid. Since our last write-up “yours truly” was mar- ried, followed in a close second by Johnson, of Medora. We are all glad that Bro. Sides, first Pratt, has been elected as our local chairman. We know he is just the man to fill that position. Bro. “RO,” Dalhart, seriously injured by being thrown from rather a vicious horse he was riding on April 1 6th, is getting along fine, and will soon be able to be out and enjoy this beautiful weather. Brothers, let me have all the news you can each month. Fraternally, R. A. Christy, Div. Cor., Cert. 2455. Indian Territory Division — Brothers, if you bid on a position and it is assigned to a younger man, make your grievance known to the local chairman at once, who will assist you in getting your rights. On account of slack business the night chief at Haileyville was pulled off. J. L. Coss goes on third, and M. R. Carter to second, displacing Bro. J. J. O’Brien, who goes to Monroe agency. Jack, as our second trick dispatcher, proved himself “a prince of good fellows,” and all the boys liked him. Barber second pulled off recently, making that a twelve-hour job. Agent Hartwell does not seem to have much regard for the law, as he works from thirteen to sixteen hours every day. Echo nights opened recently — a twelve-hour trick; hard to get anyone to bid it in or even stay there — too lonesome or something. Bro. Baker, Mansfield first, was off a few days lecently. Bro. Jones, agent Fanshawe, while visiting his parents in Arkansas, was relieved by a new man. So many changes in Haileyville relay that it is almost impossible to keep a line on them. Bro. Anderson, agent Alderson, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Matthews, from Seminole, second there having been abolished. Stuart sec- ond also pulled off on account of slack business. Bro. Dewitt Elkin, Ardmore first, contemplates a trip to Los Angeles shortly. Wonder if his passes read for “two.” “Y.” Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. Eastern Division — The joint meeting of the O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A. at Erie on May 2d was very well attended, about 40 of the B. R. S. of A- and about 20 of the O. R. T. boys being present. Bro. Hesslink, local chairman of the B. R. S. of A., acted as chairman and called on a number of the brothers of both Orders for addressee, among whom were Bros. Kipp, Frawley, Clancy and Street, of the O. R. T., and Bros. Baker, Austin. Brown and Hesslink, of the B. R. S. of A. All gave very interesting talks on unionism. Cigars were plentiful and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Music was rendered by a quartette, accompanied on the piano, by the B. R. S. of A. brothers. Among the out-of-town O. R. T. brothers present were: Bros. Chas. Linkhart, of Madison, and Hazen, of Saybrook. We would be glad to have more of the boys west of Erie attend these meet- ings and help to liven things up. They will be of great value to both Orders, as work of signal- men, telegraphers and towermen bring them into such close contact with each other, especially at interlocking plants on this road. Bro. Hillgruber, extra, was posting up a few days at P. & E. crossing, and Mr. Strangle, a new man, at different towns along the road recently. The latter relieved Bro. J. C. Leo, Buffalo Creek, while on third Seneca yard, and Bro. Hillgruber relieved Mr. Lamb at Willoughby a few days. Bro. Gerry Gross, P. & E. crossing, was off a few days looking after his farm. Bro. Joe Caldwell, of Silver Creek, is consid- ering the pos tlon of motorcycle “cop” there. None better could be found. Bro. F. E. Brosche, third Dock Jet., visited his folks in Elkhart a few days recently. Bro. O. W. Snyder relieved Wm. Ball, first Girard Jet., also Bro. L. W. Herawink, third Seneca tower, a few days last month. Bro. Joe Schrocder, regular relief man, relieved at Cleveland depot, West Seneca yard, P. & E. crossing and Dock Jet. recently. Mr. Creedon, third B. & O., Painesville, while off, relieved by Mr. Bonnell, extra, Bro. J. G. Frawley, first North East, visited friends in Erie recently. Bro. Fred Meehl, third Canadaway, is keeping the boys well supplied with fish in Buffalo. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1107 The new tower to operate the new jack-knife bridge over Buffalo Creek at Buffalo will probably be put into service this summer, and will operate the bridge derails and signals in connection. A large new interlocking tower at Wesleyville may also be completed this summer. “RU." Toledo Division — The meeting at the Jefferson Hotel, Toledo, April 15th, was very well attended, there being about 30 present. This division was well repre- sented. as it should be at every meeting. It is now Bro. Whittinger nights Genoa tower, making that office solid. Bro. Hcyman, second Amherst, was off six days attending the funeral of his brother who was killed in front of the telegraph office while return- ing from work. “Coddy” has our heartfelt sym- pathy. Bro. Bearss, our genial local chairman, is now night ticket agent at Sandusky. We will miss “JT” on the wire. Mr. Trlckey, extra, bid in the vacancy on third there. Bro. Williams, second Elyria Coal Docks, bid in Elmore days, relieved by Mr. Fitzgerald, and he by Mr. Whitt Traffic was delayed several hours there recently when fire destroyed the docks, the debris dropping down on all four tracks. Trains were detoured Berea to Grafton, via ‘‘Big Four,” and Grafton to Elyria Jet., via B. & O., thence to our lines. The company was .forced to build an emergency track around the ruins; loss, about $50,000.00. We are very short of good men, there being none available when we want to lay off. Mr. Burrer, third Elyria Jet., was off a week when his brother was killed by a W. & L. E. train going Into the ditch. Bro. Smith, first Fremont, when called home on account of his mother being very low, was re- lieved by Mr. Trickey. Bro. Hull, second Sandusky, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Reichardt. During the floods phssenger and freight trains of the “Pennsy” were handled Cleveland to Chi- cago, and B. & O., Erie and W. & L. E. trains were also detoured over our lines, dispatchers being sent from Cleveland to Toledo to handle the business. ' Bro. Haley, third Milbury Jet., under instructions from Superintendent of Tele- graph Riefel and Trainmaster Sullivan, run the division Toledo to Venice as dispatcher, and did first rate. The telephones went out of commission during the floods, while the good old “Morse ’ held up fine. Let’s get busy, brothers, and line up the nous, and back up our committee properly when it goes in for a new schedule. Meetings will be held the third Tuesday in each month at Toledo. Every brother who is able should attend all meetings. Many thanks to Bro. Haley for the notes he sent me. I wish all the brothers wuuld send me item* every month so that wc can always have a good writeup. “Oak." Cert 450. Franklin Division — ' Turnbull, Topper and Seiple bid in the Gulf job. Bro. F. H. Lutton, third Oil City, is quaran- tined, as his child has the measles, relieved by Morton, third Stonesboro, and he by Bro. Bales, extra. Bro. C. G. Snyder, second Stoneboro, was a recent Pittsburg visitor, and Sister Hamilton, second Sutton, a Franklin caller. Bro. J. B. Lynn, third Sutton, off a few days recently, was relieved by Mr. Shriver. Raymilton third had to be closed a few nights. “Dad” Wilkins had a severe cold and no one to relieve him. T. D. Dcllmin, night chief Youngstown, Ohio, promoted to trainmaster, with headquarters at Stonesboro. “Slats” Van Slyke, second trick dis- patcher, promoted to night chief. Bro. Smith attended the recent meeting at Elk- hart, Ind. \ G. M. Jackson bid in second Polk Jet. With Bros. McCartney, Bartholomew and Paisley at Wick, Ohio, we have three old veterans of the link and pin days of the J & F. “Old Ted,” Bro. McCartney’s cat, died April 17th after 16 years of steady service. Bro. McCartney was relieved several days re- cently by Phoner J. W. Meeker, of Fowler, Ohio, who later relieved Phoner P. C. Cole at Leon several days. P. C. is nicely located in rooms over the store now, where he would be glad to have the brothers call on him. Engine 4004, one of the new “Titanics,” hauled 152 cars from Ashtabula to Youngstown one day recently. Bro. Smith, first Stonesboro, was our delegate to the Baltimore convention. Bro. Cowin, third Franklin, and Mr. Eneix, first Belmar, are in Canada on a three months’ leave, relieved by Campbell and Phoner Wedekind. Bro. Kline, second Belmar, made several trips to Van lately. A non on this division, recently asked to join the O. R. T., replied: “What’s the use. I get as much money as the O. R. T. men, and I don’t have any dues to pay. I’m that much ahead.” That’s what all the nons think, but they don’t have the nerve to say so. Bro. Hoffman, at Jamestown, has ordered a new auto and all the brothers are welcome to a joy ride. Bro. R. P. Harding, agent and telegrapher at Elmo, made a business trip to Knox, Pa., recently, and A. V. Goble, on third Elmo, was also off several days. “Lonesome Louie, ” Cert. 578. Western Division — Dispatcher Bonestecl has returned after a month’s vacation West. Bro. Ilo.-^tick, who relieved Mr. McMillm at “RT” office while on a trip to Florida, is back on third. Bro. Baker, with us many years, has resigned to go farming. We all w Uh bun -m '« ss. M- Snyder bid in the vacancy at “JK." Bro. Mallory, from Ly lick, is now on first "B( Bro Be'inveri, from tin- Wabash, <*n second, Digitized by kjOOQle

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1108 The Railroad Telegrapher. vice Bro. Schiffler, resigned and gone with the Western Union at Chicago. The new “4.000 class” engines are now on this division, pulling 115 cars, from 4,500 to 5,000 tons. The Lake Shore enjoyed the largest business in its history the past winter and telegraphers were scarce. * CaaT. 402. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Galesburg Division — The meeting held in the B. of R. T. Hall at Galesburg, Saturday evening, April 19th, was a success both in attendance and enthusiasm, and could not have been improved upon. Bro. Graves called the meeting to order at 9 p. m., with twenty-three brothers present, regret- ting very much to notify the meeting that Bros. Carder and Rogers could not be with us because of having to go to St. Louis on business. Bro. Graves thanked the members for turning out so well, and a vote of thanks was accorded the trainmen when he explained that through their kindness the B. of R. T. Hall was at our disposal as often as we cared to use it. This is a favor of which the members of this division should be proud, and the spirit in which it is offered can not help but bring out the fact that others are interested in our welfare and success. Bros. Dahlberg, Brown, Pawling, Florence and Abrahamson, of the Galesburg relay office, all made mighty fine talks on the situation concern- ing the positions in the relay department. The boys out on the line appreciate their stand on the proposition of the road men being promoted to the relay department. Our present system (as brought out in the meeting) is neither fair nor just. Should a man with five or six years in the service be lucky enough to get in our local relay office and his service there covers six months and a position be bulletined in that office, a man m any of the relay offices who has not been in the employ of the company more than seven months would be entitled to the position because he was older in that department. We are very unfortunate to have some of the men higher up in the service of our company who are willing to take advantage of existing conditions and give us the worst of the argument. What we need is that all relay positions on each division be bulletined to road men the same as other positions. More agitation and support is necessary to put this through. Let us all work for a square deal. Bro. Ilassellucher, of Yates City, brought out a point in his interesting talk which every mem- ber should have heard. He said that there was no doubt in his mind but what he would have joined sooner had someone only asked him and explained the ohject and purpose of our organiza- tion. How many of us are guilty of working with men day ir and day out and standing in the way of our success by not lending our aid and assistance to better ourselves and the Order. The social feature of the meeting was an im- provement upon all previous meetings. Cigars were furnished by the Galesburg brothers and thoroughly enjoyed, everyone being entertained royally. A large turnout at a meetirfg is the best land of advertisement imaginable for a solid organisa- tion. To do this all members should arrange their affairs so the Order would be considered first and not second, and if the boys whose duties do not prevent would only realize that their presence and help in these meetings will some day in the near future mean real money, I am sure they would put forth more effort to attend. We have grown and are growing rapidly, but in order to keep up the good work we must contrib- ute the best that is in us. The Galesburg Division is the distributing divi- sion of the Burlington, and might be termed the axis upon which the whole system revolves. With the loyal support of the membership we will be able to cause our organization to be just as important as the division on which we work. Our past conditions here have been brought about by lack of management, but the future bids fair to be one that will bring success to us all. Those present at the meeting were: Bros. F. J. Graves, local chairman, Abingdon, 111.; D. G. Rixey, assistant local chairman, Peoria, III. ; E. C. Florence, E. L. Dahlberg, H. Abrahamson, C. E. Brown, Phil S. Pawling, J. H. Botkin, R. E. Jordan, H. W. Kost, O. G. Chinn and J. A. W’eakley, Galesburg, 111.; J. B. England, Elmwood, 111.; S. P. Hasselbacher and C. C. Mills, Yates City, 111.; R. B. Bower, Maquon, IlL; C. K. Prather, Prairie City; Fred S. Omer, Camp Point; G. S. Herron and H. P. Bredette, Au- gusta; C. R. Martin, Colchester; J. H. Watlington, Rock Island, and L. C. Waddell, Barstow. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Galesburg Division Notes — You will soon receive a copy of the proceed- ings of the Grand Division at Baltimore, and I hope that each member will read every word. The next meeting of this division will be held at Rock Island on Saturday afternoon, July 19th. It is hoped that you will turn out where possible. Remember that your local chairman can not ex- pect to hold meetings in your territory if you do not support them. I wish to congratulate the membership on the interest your are displaying, and assure you that with such loyalty you will bring the Order up to the standard you all wish so much to see. I am glad to say that latest reports from our good brother, L. C. Duncan, who has undergone an operation in the hospital, are to the effect that he is very much improved and getting along nicely. I am sorry to report that two or three of our good brothers are still on the delinquent list. It is hard to understand just how they figure for the advancement of the craft. The load is indeed hard to drag with the nons hanging on, and you delinquents only serve to increase the tonnage. Get in the wagon, boys, and be men. Don’t help to destroy that which your good brothers have helped you build up. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1109 It is evident that some do not study the book of rules as zealously as might be hoped. Brothers, please remember that this Order stands only for that which is the best — nothing more and nothing less. Each time a man with a button falls he adds only shame and disgrace to the O. R. T. I do not want the company to think that the O. R. T. asks for anything except right, which we can not hope to receive with any degree of success unless we do that which is right towards our employers and fellow workers. Get together, men, and pull together. F. J. Giavis, * Local Chairman. Galesburg Division , North End — Bro. B. S. Waite, extra agent at Joslin for the past few months, has returned to his regular posi- tion, third Plum River tower. Bro. Wood, agent Fenton, is planning two weeks’ vacation and a trip to Florida this month. We should interview these men who receive a raise in the new schedule and then dropped their cards. Possibly they did not want the money, and it could be used elsewhere to good advantage. Mr. Garrity, third Henderson, relieving Nesbitt at brick yard switch. Bro. Cope, third Denrock, transferred to Portal. Agent at Denrock now working a trick. A number of the nons are wearing nice new spring suits. How can they afford it? If you have a grievance, don’t blame the O. R. f. for not helping you if you don’t give it a chance. We noticed a case of this kind recently. Bro. Young asks: “What is the idea of being a member if you can’t show a little brotherly affection along with it?*’ We admit he is right. Sister Bennett, second Briar Bluff, on a few days’ vacation, was relieved by Greeley, extra. Bro. D. G. Rixey, Peoria yard, is on the war- path again after members. J)on’t stop him. Seventeenth Street block office, Rock Island, discontinued, and the block dispatchers at Twenty- ninth Street moved to Terminal Jet. This Reaves six men out Trains are now blocked Terminal Jet to C. M. & St. P. depot Bro. Carroll, agent Hillsdale, ofr two days recently, relieved by Bro. Eighn, extra. Remember your dues are again due this month. O. V. Reese, second Henderson, is relieving the agent at Ellisville. Our new brother, Mr. Madison, recently of Seventeenth Street, Rock Island, bid in Joslin agency. Ex- Bro. J. O. Guyer, third Barstow, will be “ready” to join again as soon as he gets his big new residence paid for. Someone kindly fill out applications for about 1935 or 1940. From all reports it looks as though there are going to be quite a number of changes at one station on the north end. Bro. Richardson, second Orion, off two days on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Johnson, extra. Greenwood, first Moline ticket office, is the owner of a new motocyde. He will probably try some of “Motocycle Mike's” stunts. Cext. 1851. Peoria Branch — It is now Bro. D. C. Root, first Yatca City. Glad to have, him with us again. Bro. Cecil Duncan, who was suddenly stricken with appendicitis and operated on at the Gales- burg hospital a few days ago, is getting along nicely, and will be back at Maquon in a few weeks. Bro. Hasselbacher, Yates City, was a Peoria visitor on Sunday, May 18th. Bro. A. D. Farris, Peoria yard, while on a trip to Chicago, was relieved by an extra man, who later went to Portal tower. Bro. Walker is back in Galesburg relay office, working vacation relief. Mr. Chittenden, first yard office Galesburg, returned from his Western trip, and Bro. Botkin is now back on his regular trick at “YD.” Bro. Mullen, who was away a few weeks, has returned to third “YD.” Bro. Quinn, who returned from the Big Four, has re-entered the relay service of the Burlington, worked at Burlington, Iowa a few days, later going to Chicago “GO,” where he is working vacation relief. We are always glad to welcome those who belong to our organization. Bro. Austin, second Camp Point, visited Peoria a few days ago between trains 18 and z. Brothers, get your button in sight, and don’t be ashamed to wear it all the time. Its value can not be estimated in a large town, and it helps those who are interested in each other to an extent that can not be realized. We need the advertisement and publicity. Cekt. 928. Hannibal Division — Sunday afternoon, April 27th, a meeting of telegraphers and agents of this division was held in K. of P. Hall at Hannibal, Mo., with the following brothers in attendance. From the South Division — R. Ragland, third Doddridge; C. E. Smart, first Seeburger; W. H. Mitchell, agent Spanish Lake; C. H. Hart, Old Monrce third; R. L. Foley, second Foley, Mo.; Callie Mays, first Elsberry; G. R. Marks, second Louisiana; R. H. Rhoades, third Ashburn; C. C. Tullcy, third Saverton; C. R. Chipman, second, and Burton Lee, third Hannibal yard. North Division — E. D. Crooks, agent Montrose. Hannibal relay — J. L. Haynes, W. L. Nolen and G. M. Zinn. Galesburg Division — Local Chairman G. L. Graves and Divi- sion Correspondent Rixie; ,A. B. Coats, *‘RO” from Chicago general relay office; Bro. Ritter, local chairman Brookfield Division, and Bro. J. F. Carder, our newly-elccted general chairman. Meeting called to order at 1 130 p. m. by Local Chairman Mays, who expressed gratification that such a goodly number was in attendance, which signified that the boys on this division meant business. lie thanked them for their support, and hoped that they would remain steadfast to Digitized by GiOOQle

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1110 The Railroad Telegrapher. the principles of this grand organization, as it is being inculcated by all the enthusiastic mem- bers on Division 130, which means so much for the C. B. & Q. System and this organization as well. Bro. Carder, introduced as first speaker of the day, paid a high tribute to our late general chairman, Bro. C. L. Lamb, and, in a brief man- ner, voiced his great appreciation for the honor that had been bestowed upon him by Division 130 in electing him general chairman to fill the position made vacant by the death of Bro. Lamb. Among other things, Bro. Carder said: That he had solved the problem of “safety first” so far as the agents and operators were concerned; which means solid organization, and urged every mem- ber to keep on the lookout for nons, change their unbelief and gather them into the fold of pro- tection and support which reigns under the ban- ner of the O. R. T. Bro. Graves described the meetings which they have been enjoying on the Galesburg Division, the large increase in attendance, co-operation of the Galesburg relay with the boys along the line, etc., which tends to unite them into one sacred band, of friends and brothers, with one firm point in view, “making the whole system up to date in every particular.” It means much to the individ- ual and a hundred-fold more to the company for which you are working to become up to date and attend these O. R. T. meetings, where questions are debated pro and con which are hazy to you. Little matters which you would perhaps take up up as a grievance can be settled satisfactorily at one of these meetings. Among other things, Bro. Graves said that some of the members on this division (as well as members on other divi- sions) seemed to confine themselves to the O. R. T. schedule and overlook the book of rules fur- nished each station by the company. He insisted the we familiarize ourselves with the book of rules just as thoroughly as we do our agreement with the C. B. & Q. officials. Efficient service should go hand in hand with an “up to date,” and he hoped that some day in the near future the officials of the C. B. & Q. would prefer a man who carried a card. It is our great aim and desire now to bring this about. If there is an office on this division that has not a white and red lantern ready for immediate use at night and a red flag for use in daytime, I urge you to order this material on your next requisition. Make it your business, when you come on duty in the evening, to see that your white and red lanterns are filled with oil, lighted and ready for imme- diate use if necessary. It may be possible that you will not have occasion to use a red light for months, but when the opportunity presents itself and you are found at fault for non-compliance with the book of rules, don’t censure the O. R. T. if it can do nothing for you. Bro. Graves also commended the members on this division for their good attendance, and expressed the hope that it would continue to grow in numbers and in interest. Bro. Rixey brought out some good points for the betterment of the organization, and to have appreciated his remarks you should have heard them. Next time be present. Bro. Crooks, the next speaker, rehearsed what the O. R. T. spirit did several years ago, be- ginning with the first schedule, when the mem- bers from this division paid their fares to Chicago to lay this matter before the officials of the com- pany on account of their inability to procure transportation to go on such a noble errand. One brother was discharged from the service of the company before he returned hpme. This was *way back there when the smaller offices paid a very small salary — Kissinger, for instance, paid $30 a month and others in propor- tion— and it goes without saying that all the offices on this division paid a very small salary. It took a telegrapher anywhere from six months to a year to qualify himself for one of these positions. The phoner of today can barely appreciate his rating of $60 to $72.50 a month on this division, after putting in perhaps a week posting up for m a block office job. What we should do is to make all these things plain to him and prove to him that we have fought for every inch of ground that we now hold, in the form of our present schedule, with its many good rules or articles in addition to the wage scale. Bro. Coats, from Chicago relay office, took pleasure in telling us that “GO” was solid, in- cluding the phoners and Morkrum operator. He is another veteran who has been in the business long enough to know how to appreciate what we now have and what it takes to maintain that which we now have an agreement for. Bros. Nolen and Zinn, of Hannibal relay, each made good talks, bringing out several good points that were interesting and in harmony with the twentieth-century movement of progress. Give your local chairman your support in every way possible. Assist in bringing those fellows who are with us for revenue only into the fold. Impress upon their minds that a manly man is one who is courageous, dignified, resolute — one who pays his way. No living non can honestly make such a claim for himself — he takes all he can get and allows his fellow workmen to foot the bills. If the thought would not make him drop his head in shame, he certainly is lacking in something. Bro. Hackanack, agent New Truxton, on a week’s vacation, failed to stop off to see friends as promised. •Dispatcher Herring took a short lay-off, relieved by Mr. Dempsey as chief dispatcher. T. J. Lowrie and Wire Chief James Duffy killed ail the snipe in this part of the State several weeks ago, so Mr. Herring thought it useless to hunt. Bro. Frank, Firma, it is thought, will in time locate in Winfield. Sister Miss Opal Hubbard, third Orchard Farm, spent several days during May in St. Louis, Hannibal and Quincy. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1111 Bro. Gregory relieved Phoner Moejlman at Doddridge Street from May nth to June ist. Bro. Estes, second McIntosh, was off a few days, relieved by Phoner Jackson, of Winfield. John D. Holmes, lock and block physician, is now in the duck business. Bro. Wilber, agent Peruque, is furnishing the eggs. To all agents — The O. R. T. needs you in their business. The Order needs your influence and wants to call you brother instead of mister. Line up; you know you should. Do it now. See the ’way-up folks at Washington, D. C. are after the baseball people for blacklisting. If they ■want to start something in that line, they can find it going on right now in bigger bunches than Ty Cobb and Jack O’Connor — plenty of it. To stand ace high with your dispatcher, “OS” promptly. If they pull out a lung at your station or break a hose, causing any delay whatever, give him all the information without being asked. It means much to the dispatcher. If he is a good fellow he will transact all wire business after the train arrives at your station, especially at the sta- tions where they have no help. Under the pure food law, we are not supposed to check freight or get seal records, and to be on the platform and in the office at the same time is no trick for an average ten-cent agent. He is one animal ex- pected to meet himself coming back, if necessary. If what we hear be true, Bro. George Beck, second Machens, was married June 4th. A mighty good girl getting a mighty good boy. Best wishes. To be a good member, give first-class service and keep up to date. We are sorry to learn that Bro. Merriwether, agent at Buell, who has been confined to his bed with rheumatism for the past two months, is no better. Bro. W. E. Long, agent Bellflower, called to Elsberry on account of the serious illness of his little son, Kenneth, was relieved by Bro. J. J. Leu. Our brothers at Canton will. soon be doing busi- ness in a new $1^,000 oflice. Bro. A. W. Ogilvie has been convinced that two can pick up chips faster than one, and will leave for Texas soon to get the other party. * Alexandria and Ashburn third on bulletin. Bros. Hubbard and Survant have been very successful in securing some of the nons’ applica- tions. We hope that some of the other good brothers will get busy in this way, as it is a great help to your local chairman. All Hannibal division agents regret the change whereby Traveling Auditor Hammond goes to another division. While he is strictly business, there is no big "I am” in his make-up — a gentle- man under all circumstances, and he treats the other fellow as such. Bro. Frank, of Firma. was met at tlfc Winfield station by the band. Bill’s new spring suit could be heard above the music. Bro. Bud Gregory, at Firma. has the correct emblem on his coat, and is one of the kind of young men who make good and is always on the job. Bro. Kennedy, agent Machens, resigned to take service with the Stone A Webster Transmission Company, is now on third Doyle, Cal., with the Western Pacific. Bros. Banks and Beck seem to have business in St. Louis. Rather think the former is posting Beck in the selection of house- hold goods, and that trip West of Bro. Beck's in June may be a honeymoon. Bro. English, relieved on third Elsberry by H. A. Rhodes on bid, is now agent West Alton, relieving Bro. O. L. Jarman, who is now the real “it” at Machens. He and Mrs. Jarman spent Sunday recently with relatives at Quincy. Bro. Smart, Secburgcr, and Bro. Stephens. Peruque, were Orchard Farm visitors between trains a few nights ago. Peruque is solid. See- burger can not say as much by half. Bro. John Leu, who relieved the agent at La Grange several weeks, also relieved the agent at Bellflower. lie was a recent caller on friends at Machens. You can’t hitch that lad wrong. It is now Bro. Tal Gray. We believe our local chairman should furnish a list of all nons to the local conductors, and give name and station. Trainmen and enignemen pay out no money nor do work for the benefit of nons. They buy only union-made goods and, in justice, to their loyalty, they have a right to know whom they work with. They do not tolerate nons in their organizations. Bro. Laudell, Hawk Point nights, while off with a sprained ankle, was relieved by J. M. Porter, who also relieved Bro. Mitchell, agent Spanisn Lake, while attending the O. R. T. meeting in Hannibal. II. D. Williams bid in West Alton agency. Bro. G. L. Hubbard and wife attended the dance at Portage Des Sioux on May 6th, and vis- ited friends in that vicinity. Bro. King, third Machens, was the entire attraction there. It was reported that Bro. P. A. King, third Machens, was married in Troy, Mo., last Febru- ary, and it looks very much like it from the way he is working that potato patch. Div. Cor. LaCrosse Dh’ision — Our new local chairman, Bro. W. B. Schrunk recently made a trip over the north end and landed quite a bunch of new ones, among them L. P. Mcars, agent Papin; E. F. Woods and Tuttle at Trevino, and H. C. Davis. We are glad to have them in, and trust that others will follow their good example. It is also Bro. G. L. Gilbertson. Keep it up, boys. Bro. Rucdy, first Alma, while visiting at La Crosse, was relieved by Belefaldt. Bro. A W. Nicholson was off recently and returned with a bride. ConerV illations. He was relieved by Bro. A. l\ /en Bro. A. A. Fitz. Dubuque ticket office, relieved by 13ro J. R. Garbci, is on a trip to Cuba and other points. Jobs 1 eeentlv awarder!. Bro. Xmdlm, thud Rlanding; Bro. Desmond, Galena, Bro. C b White, Grand Crossing agency, and Bro I . II. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1112 The Railroad Telegrapher. Owen, Stoddard agency; Bro. H. G. Smith, third Maiden Rock, and Bro. Sterling, Ferryville. Bro. Elkins is relieving on second “JD” until Bro. C. J. Nelson is placed. Bro. B. B. Heinemann is now in the Minneap- olis hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. D. A. Gilliland, off several weeks looking after business at his home in Sailor Springs, 111., was relieved by Bro. Spratt, and he by Bro. L. W. Ender. Bro. Tuttle relieved Bro. Slaght, who relieved Bro. Schrunk while off with smallpox. Bro. J. R. Garber bid in Dubuque days. Bro. Pierce, on ten-day vacation to Gary, Ind., visiting his wife’s folks, was relieved by Bro. Peluse, from the C. & N. W. Bro. E. C. Granke, third Ferryville, bid in second Cochrane. The telegraph office at Winona has been closed, and the business is being handled via East Win- ona and phoned to Winona. Bro. Tom O’Brien is off sick, relieved by Bro, Zepp. At East Winona recently, while a gang was changing an out rail, after the last spike had been taken out the rail snapped and flew about fifteen feet, striking Robert Blank on the head and fatally injuring him. It is supposed that heat from the sun expanded the rail, causing it to spring from its place when loosened. Bro. L. W. Ender bid in second East Winona. Two block machines arc being installed in each depot on double track to be used as a signal in place of issuing caution cards; crossovers at every station to have trailing point switches. In this way trains can cross over on short notice. When bidding on jobs, be sure to send your local chairman a copy of your application. Get busy with the non next door. Bro. H. G. Smith relieved B. A. Griffin, re- signed. I wish to thank Bros. F. E. Kelly, Schrunk and Woodman for their generous assistance in this write-up. Why can’t some of the rest do like- wise. Cert. 426. Chicago Terminal Division — Roy De Poy was relieved on third Clyde by J. H. Mumm and he later by G. C. Rowe until bid in by Bro. Murphy, of Canal Street, relieved by Bro. Wegner. Bro. Peters, of Clyde, while enjoying a week’s visit in Iowa, was relieved by J. II. Mumm, who later relieved Bro. Hede, of Hawthorne, several nights. Bro. Carder, .our new general chairman, held a meeting in Chicago May 1st for the benefit of the Chicago and Chicago Relay Divisions. Brc. Dwver, of Ashland avenue, had a narrow escape recently when a stray bullet passed through the window of the tower. Our new brother, DePatie, bid in second Haw- thorne. Bro. Penny has returned to Canal street, after an absence of several weeks, due to an operation. Bro. Bright, of Robey street, was relieved for a few nights by Mr. Tobin. Bro. Straum has returned to Kedzie avenue, after two months on the sick list. The second trick on this division is solid O. R. T. We have only three nons left. Let’s make the whole division solid. Div. Co*. Relay Division — Bro. A. B. Coates and family attended the re- cent marriage, at Herman, Mo., of Mrs. Coates' sister, Leota Wensel, to Victor Berger, of Little Rock, Ark. Bros. Nugent and Winchell doubled up for “RO” while away. Bro. Carder, general chairman, and Bro. Sum- mitt, from Omaha, recently spent a day in Chi- cago on business. Bros. Cronk and Norton, on short leave, passed through Chicago, en route to Michigan. Bro. J. F. Wells, from “OX” Omaha, has taken a leave to play professional ball this summer. Mr. Nichols called at “GO” office on Sunday, May 4th, and introduced himself as a member from the Creston Division. We take great pleasure in extending every possible courtesy to out-of- town brothers when they call to see the “GO” bunch. We learned later that Mr. Nichols was a “hardshell” non from Corning. . Bro. Haines, “GO,” as the latest novelty has an O. R. T. emblem on a tie-clip. Recent assignments: 73, J. R. Heilman; 74, J. T. Baggett; 75, A. E. Beitel. Div. Co*. St. Joseph Division — If we do as well next month as we did this one, we will have the line from St. Joe to Pacific Junction solid, as there are very few who do not belong now. When such old heads as A. B. Stokes, at Craig, comes in, it sure helps us to line up the younger ones. Bro. F. A. Arnold, local chairman, was our delegate to the Baltimore convention. Bros. Armstrong and Conard, Amazonia, had to work twelve hours recently, owing to the illness of Mr. Lee. Bro. SF. O. Boyle, first Island Park, off sick, was relieved by Bro. D. D. Cranor. Bro. V. V. Hipsley, second Payne, bid in Nishnabotna, vice Brennen to Parkville third, ac- count sickness. Bro. E. P. Stewart, now at So. Omaha, visited relatives in Hamburg recently. Bros. Hays, Hamburg third, and J. F. Jefferies, Corning third, have returned from a pleasant California trip. Bro. W. F. Severs bid in Gentry; Bro. C. M. Privett, agent Parkville, bid in Tarkio agency; Bro. F. S. Locke bid in Worth, and Bro. E. F. Dunlap bid* in Council Bluffs third, vice Bro. J. Hayward, called to Ottawa, Kan., owing to the serious illness of his mother. It is now' Bro. J. D. McCandish, Bro. W. E. Stauffer and Bro. Rudisill, and will soon be Bro. A. Boyer. Owing to the illness of his mother. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1113 Bro. Rudisill has resigned and will go to his home in North Carolina. Bro. Lips, agent Langdon, on sick list a few days, was relieved by Bro. G. H. Payne, and he on second, by Bro. W. E. Stauffer. Bro. G. W. Watson, of tower 46, off sick since May 5th, relieved by I. A. Gillis, second there, and he by C. G. Conrad. Bro. J. H. Cole re- turned recently from a pleasant trip to the coast. Bro. R. I. Giins, third tower 46, went to first Armour, Bro. O. E. Whalen to Rushville third, relieved by Bro. J. S. Gardner, and he on second Armour by C. G. Conrad, during Bro. Cole’s absence. Bro. B. R. Newlon has been given two more men at Weston station, owing to the increase in work since the tobacco business started. Work extra has been laying 90-lb. steel between Bean Lake and Armour, recently. Water Works, after being closed over a month, will be open again as a block office by C. O. Whalen pending bulletin. Boys line him up as soon as possible. Several have taken their vacation already and some are still planning for a trip West for their health. It is a great help to get away from the old post, and eleven months is long enough to work during the year. We can render better service if we get out and liven up a little. We thank Bros. L. V. Ockerman, St. Joe; F. A. Arnold, Hamburg, and O. E. Whalen, Armour, for assistance in this write-up, and wish other brothers would help out, as we want to have a good bunch of news in each journal. Cut. 1227. Ottumwa Division — Bro. R. L. Brand, local chairman, while at- tending the convention at Baltimore, was relieved by Bro. Lipps, second there. Bro. Curry, third Fairfield, relieved while on Jefferson county jury by Bro. Sense, third Batavia. Bro. Browning, third Danville, relieved by Mr. Swanson, while he went to Decatur, 111., in a case of sickness. C. L. Bradshaw, of Prole, assigned to Pleasan- ton qgency. Bro. Barnes, second Agency, is on vacation, relieved by W. J. Curtis, from the Frisco, who has been out of the service some time. Bro. Lauger, recently assigned third Woodburn, is still West for his health. Bro. Senate, first Afton, has also prolonged his leave. Cert. 39. Crest on Division — Don’t forget to pay your dues. A. D. Collier, second Balfour, was relieved by H. R. Young, and he by G. B. Milligen, from the B. & O. C. C. Barr is now on third Bal- four, vice H. Shumway, *ho took French leave. Bro. W. A. Barkus, while on third Pacific Jet., relieved on third Malvern by F. S. Lewel- lyn, from the Frisco, who later relieved Mr. Roberts, Glenwood second, relieving Mr. Rush, on first, on vacation. Bro. E. B. Wallahan, from the Lincoln Division, is now on Pacific Junction third. Malvern and Glenwood stations are getting new brick platforms. Bro. Cramer is relieving Bro. H. G. Bradford on third Emerson, and Bro. F. H. Evers is re- lieving Bro. Adkins at Cromwell, on vacation. Bro. H. P. Nixon, agent Macedonia, spent Sun- day recently with his mother at Fairfield, Iowa, the chief dispatcher kindly letting him off. He is always ready to do the right thing for a good man. Bro. Rea, first, and Bro. Thompson, second Hastings, doubled twelve hours recently, Bro. J. A. Graham, of third there, being sick. Later he visited his mother at Peoria,- 111., a few days, re- lieved by Bro. B. E. Gilbert. Bro. Thompson has decided to go to housekeeping. Recent assignments lire : Telegraphers — Second Corning, Bro. I. J. Castillo; Balfour, C. F. Weber; Glenwood, C. W. Roberts; Nodaway, Bro. H. G. Bradford; Red Oak, Bro. P. G. Vaughn; third Prescott, W. A. Kennedy; Villisca, Jas. Farrell; Pacific Jet., Bro. W. A. Barkus. Agents — Brooks, Bro. F. H. Evers; Kent, Cx A. Scar- borough. No applications. Cert. 2690. Lincoln Division — We are still taking in new members, hut there is still a little material for some of you to work upon. If you 'will all try to secure one member this year, it would mean everything to this divi- sion. Keep up first-class service in return for the concessions and fair treatment of our employers. Remember the dispatcher is the primary cog of the working unit, and give him all the informa- tion possible, answering calls promptly and getting his permission before leaving the office for any length of time, which will help him and yourself in the long run. Do not fail to keep your local chairman posted on the new arrivals on the division, and also whether they belong to any other division or not, so he will be able to transfer them. If they do not belong, use all fair means to get them to cast their lot with us. With best wishes for a prosperous 1913 for Division 130, and first-class service to our em- ployers. Fraternally, P. H. Miller. Lincoln Division Notes — It is now Bro. B. H. Balderson, third Kenesaw, who was a recent Hastings visitor; also Bro. P. M. Orrell, second Cobb, also Bro. E. R. Tyner, reinstated. Bro. Orrell was a recent Exeter visitor. Bro. F. D. Chadwick, agent Juniata, is on vacation in Missouri, relieved by Bro. H. W. Renean, from Wymore Division. Bro. W. C. Allison, second Hastings, is on a trip to Bingham, Utah, relieved by Bro. Van House. Digitized by UiOOQle

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1114 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. J. W. Shaw writes from his Montana homestead, and sends all his “73/’ Bro. Shaw in his March write-up, said Bro. Lannon, Fairmount, and wife. This was an error. He was thinking about Bro. Foster and wife, at 5utton. Bro. Lannon says no wife in sight for him as yet, but he has invested in an auto to carry Fairmount baseball players around this summer. Bros. D. E. Waller, from Inland, and C. J- Plith, from Saronville, were recent Hastings visitors. Bro. E. B. Wallahan, Clay Center, transferred back to his home division (Creston). He leaves a host of friends on this division,- who all wish him lots of luck. Bro. A. H. Teals has returned to Friend after a couple of months’ vacation in California. Assignments: Bro. F. Mueller, Sargent; W. F. Flickinger, second Emerald; Bro. V. D. Chicester, second extra agent; T. A. Wilbur, Clay Center; H. E. Stayher, Exeter tow;e-; E. P. Flickinger, York tower. On bulletin- Sutton third. • Bro. Kline is acting agent at Hampton, re- lieved at Cairo by Helper Doll, of Clay Center. Bro. Mcrcier, second Sutton, is on thirty days’ vacatic 11, relieved by “Phoner” Thropp. Bro. R. S. Silvers, first Sutton, while on a business trip to Lincoln, was relieved by Bro. T. A. Wilbur, who later went to Clay Center regular. Mr. Bowman, agent Sutton, bid in Lyons agency, relieved by Bro. Bourne. Mr. Thropp relieved C. A. Smith on second Sutton, who relieved agent at Monroe, on the sick list. Local Chairman Miller was our delegate from the Oraaha-Lincoln Division to the Baltimore con- vention. Bro. R. R. Hargett, third Cushman, assigned to third Sutton, vice Holmburg, who went back as helper at Palmer. The R. I. first-class trains were detoured over Q, Lincoln to Denver, May 3d and 4th, owing to washout on R. I. Omaha Division bulletins — Louisville agency and Gibson and Havelock third. Lincoln Division bulletins — Second Cushman, first Hastings yard and Ashton agency. Bro. “WX,” off a few nights at Utica, relieved by C. B. Hohbaum. from Palmer. The new depot at Marquette has been com- pleted and occupied. If the manager there would only get a brand new card, it certainly would put Marquette on the map. Bro. G. H. Barrett, of Grand Island, had two tough guys come to the ticket window who told him to open up the door or they would “smoke him up.’’ Barrett told them to shoot and be hanged, and called up the police station, but the fellows beat it before he could get any assistance to capture them. A bad tornado crossed the High Line about Tamora recently, tearing down everything in its path. About two miles of poles and wires were put out of business. Seward suffered the great- est, several residents being killed, and several thousand dollars worth of property destroyed. Bro. Coggins of Aurora, made a trip to Lin- coln the first of May to meet his wife, who had been gone several weeks. While Mr. Woods, of Aurora, was off several days on account of the sidkness of his children, Bro. Driver and Bro. Coggins had to double one night until a relief agent came from the Omaha Division. I wish you boys would drop me a note of any change that takes place. I don’t get in touch with any only on the High Line and rorth branches, and a note from you that know of some change will be highly appreciated. H. L. Coggins, Div. Cor. Omaha Division — Assignments: Third Gibson to Bro. C. W. West; agency Louisville, J. H. Enlow; third Havelock, A. G. Ward, and Randolph to Bro. Gordon, from Omaha. bro. Coffield visited the carnival at O’Neill latter part of May. C. A. Smith, agent O’Neill to Omaha to try out a rate job. Bro. Lustier, of Plainview, goes to South Da- kota shortly to look after his land. Bro. H. S. Jackson is now in the auto busi- ness. Bro. Roy Heffley has returned from his three weeks' vacation, relieved by Mr. McDonald, third Greenwood, later to Canada, relieved by C. B. Currence. Bro. Starkey, now third Ashland, likes that 8-hour trick. First he has ever held. Bro. West, from Omaha, relieving Bro. Fender on second Ashland. Mr. Haas, of* Oreapolis, should get a card now as he has invested in an auto, and needs the insurance protection. H. E. Craig, of Gibson, reported married. No particulars. Bro. Bailey, of Ashland, has purchased a new cave on account of so many recent storms, which he goes into when a cloud comes up, but most of us fellows go in during the heat of the day. 1 Mr. Dickinson, agent Schuyler, is living over the depot there again, and Miss Vera is doing the early morning stunt. Bro. Gilbert, of Wann, has a sweet tooth w’hich has caused him to make several trips to the dentist at Ashland. Two stores have been started at Wann recently. Bro. Finch, of Walthill, has gone to the Mo. Pac. route agent, Boynton, visited Bro. Byergo at Walthill recently. L. E. Downey. Lines IVest, Omaha Division — Assignments: Agencies — Dixon to H. R. Parmer, from Ashland; Lyons to J. G. Bowman, from Sutton; Memphis to L. F. Jacks, of Ft. Crook; Randolph to J. H. Enlow, from Dixon. Teleg- raphers— Third Ashland to Bro. Starkey, relieved at Louisville by T. J. Wachal, only bidder. Can- celed: Agencies — So. Bend and Goodwin. None of the Omaha Division boys bid on the extra agent’s job. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1115 Bro. Hays, at Goodwin, was sick for several days with the grippe. Bro. Eastlick took a trip to Allen the latter part of April. Bro. Downey was on the sick list a few days the first of April. Bro. Coffield and family spent Sunday with folks at O’Neill recently. Bro. Lussier met his wife at Walthill, and after visiting Bro. and Mrs. Byergo, went to the Sioux City hospital to visit Mrs. Lussier’s mother. Bro. Baker, of Beldon, spent Sunday with his brother at Page, recently. Bro. Kintal's wife, of McLean, recently spent a few days at Royal. Bro. Combs, of Randolph, has gone to Huntley, Neb., agency. We lose a good all-around man and a very good member in his departure. Bro. Geo. Sheely has taken three months off and will farm 80 acres near Waterbury, and look after other business, relieved by Guy Boyd, for- merly of the C. & N. W. at Sargeants Bluffs, Iowa. Bro. A. M. Smith, for the past two years extra, is now in the collection business at Winnebago. Don’t forget to remit your dues for the last half of 1913, to General Secretary and Treasurer Bro. Rogers, at LaCrosse. Bro. C. G. Bierly relieved Bro. Holt while the latter attended the meeting in Omaha. Helper Bernard, from Winnebago, went to Ralston agency, vice J. W. Steele, to Ft. Crook agency. Walther Lyons has gone into the tombstone business. Very good business for a “dead one.” Dispatcher Harris, while on his ranch in Wyoming recently, was relieved by Frey, from “OX.” Bro. “D” Wells, of “OX,” off for three months, is to play ball we understand, with Grand Forks this year. Cert. 1350* IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, At Ralston, on that fatal Easter Sunday, Mrs. Edith Hamm Kimball and little daughter were stricken down by the God of storms, and Whereas, The deceased affiliated with our or- ganization while in the service on the Omaha Division, and Whereas, The deceased was at all times a faith- ful employe; therefore be it Resolved, That while humbly submitting to the Father’s will, we, a committee representing the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, do mourn with Mr. and Mrs. Hamm the tragic death of their daughter, and with the husband so suddenly bereft of wife and child; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing parents and husband, a copy retained in the records of the Division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publica- tion- G. W. Holt, W. E. Snethen, A. M. Smith, Committee. W y more Division — Hardly a month but what some of the old hard shells come across with their applications. Good work, let us all keep after them until none are left. J. J. Irwin, Hubbell, is now wearing the wreath and sounder. Bro. P. C. Jones, agent Morrow, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Savage. Bro. Craig, agent Firth, on leave of absence, relieved by Mr. Ockerman, nights. Bro. W. H. Johnson, first Humboldt, has gone to the Union Pacific. Sorry to see “Bill” go, but wish him good luck. F. E. Duggan, new man. assigned to Nebraska City third, and Bro. P. H. Cobb, from the Mc- Cook Division, assigned Verdon agency, no others bidding. Bro. C. P. Dailey, Superior, assigned to Thompson agency, and Bro. A. L. Klima to second Rulo, on bulletin. Bro. H. M. Reneau, who left this division last winter to become a commercial traveler, is work- ing on the Lincoln Division. E. J. Pekar, a new man, relieved Bro. Dailey at Thompson, owing to the death of his infant child. News items are light. Try to send in more for next month. • Keep after the nons, and remember, “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor. Alliance Division, West End — Bro. L. Z. Young, a new man, is on Orella second, vice Bro. Lewis resigned. Sister Sharp, third Marsland, has been off sev- eral weeks on account of sickness, relieved by Miss Scofield. Bro. Blank, relieving at Halsey, bid in third Hemingford, vice Bro. Powell, who gets Nahunt agency, where a couple of car bodies are being used for a depot until the new station is built. Broken Bow first and Seneca third on bulletin. Bro. Kennedy, third Ardmore, has gone back to Wisconsin, Dame Rumor says, for a housekeeper. Congratulations. J. T. Peckenpaugh has been promoted to Chief Dispatcher Sterling Division, succeeded by Night Chief Dispatcher E. M. Coleman, and Ralph Cox gets third dispatcher’s trick east end; C. M. Mackey, second dispatcher Deadwood, comes to Alliance as extra, succeeded by A. W. Parker, Alliance relay. Bro. Frank Brunkhorst is going to try house- keeping and poultry raising. Bro. Ed Shields has gone to Dayton, Ohio, to bring back his mother to make her home with him. Local Chairman Powell represented us at the Baltimore convention. Boys, keep your eyes open for new men, so that we can keep up our present nearly 100 per- centage. Bro. George Blaine, from the C. & N. W.. relieved Bro. L. M. Davis at Crawford, on sick leave, and Bro. C. E. Seybolt, second Crawford, relieved Bro. Dow ell at Edgcmont, owdng to ill - Digitized by CiOOQle

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1116 The Railroad Telegrapher. ness. Bro. Hollenbeck called on the boys at Crawford en route to his homestead at Van Tas- sell, VVyo. Bro. Von Druska, third Crawford, who had some property destroyed by the Omaha tornado, went there recently to view the wreck. It is now “Bro. Johnny Beckler,” at Crawford. He carries an up-to-date, and rustles freight like an old-timer. Bro. C. G. Graham gets the Marsland agency, and the people there are to be congratulated. Bro. Stevens gets Pringle agency, and Nahunt is now on bulletin. Bro. George Bales has resigned and gone West for his health, and Provo agency is also on bulletin. L. D. Pcrrine, ^former agent Marsland, who went on the road with a typewriter company, is back working as extra agent. Mr. King, former agent C. & N. W. Crawford, is now with the Burlington, acting agent at Bing- ham. Bro. Sprague, who has been relieving at Ster- ling, is back in Alliance relay office again. L. M. Davis, Asst. L. C., Cert. 2309* Brookfield Division — C. E. Sprague, second Lathrop, off a few days on account of sickness, relieved by E. E. Emer- son, Hamilton. The agent at Randolph now has to telegraph six hours as E. R. Pickett was taken off there to relieve W. N. Nangle, who bid in third Turney, now at Hamilton working extra. It takes a “wide awake” man on third Turney. H. B. Warnacut, second Holt, off several nights, was relieved by^M. P. Holt, who later relieved his brother, W. R., on second Nettleton. “Pete” will see that his younger brother lines up. It’s now Bro. Charlie Andrew, third Bucklin. A. Jones, from the Santa Fe, is on South Park third. Bro. L. E.« Hicklin, third Bevier, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Schweikhaus, irom Macon, and Bro. F. Leaton, third Shelbina, off several days on account of sickness, relieved by C. Shea. A. F. Ritter, agent Hunnewell, while at the Baltimore convention, was relieved by Mr. Wood- ward. Bro. L. E. Wilhoit, agent Chandler, while at- tending a Masonic school of instruction at Liberty, was relieved by Bro. J. E. Dunn, and he on sec- ond by P. O. Matthews, from Kearney. It woud be greatly appreciated if the boys would report any items of interest that comes under their observation, in order that we may have a good write-up each month. The Cameron O. R. T. Club is not receiving the attention it should from the Burlington boys. These meetings are beneficial and inspiring, and should be better attended. The Rock Island boys are far ahead of us in this matter, as has been seen by the attendance at former meetings at Cameron. W. H. W., Div. Cor. McCook Division — Bro. Knopp, on third Holdrege pending bulle- tin, relieved by Bro. Hartman, regular, relieved P. Cobb, on second, who went to Erdon, Neb., agency, on Wymore Division. Later, Bro. Schroder, from Ft. Morgan, bid in second Hold- rege, Mr. Knopp going to first until Bro. Lee, from Oxford Jet. bid it in. Bro. Salade, Alma nights, off sick, relieved by Bro. Fields, who later relieved Bro. C. R. Bauer, Oxford, and then to Akron. Bro. Alf. Fredrickson. Trenton, visiting his claim, relieved by M. Weiscr, from D. 4 R. G. Bro. Taylor, visiting in Kansas, relieved by Bro. Hoffnackle, who later relieved Bro. Boyer, at Burns, while visiting friends and relatives* east, Bro. Hoffnackle later going to Parks. Bro. Westermorland to Haigler, second regular, relieved by Bro. Hitt, from Wiggins third, on second Roggen regular now. Bro. Hopkins, second Wray, relieved by Bro. Kentrell while in the East. Mr. Cole, second Brush, relieved Bro. Premier, and Bro. Huff relieved Bro. Koerael, third Rog- gen on a trip East. Bro. Sullivan, on second Keenesburg, Bro. Knowles relieved Bro. Hardesty on third. Barr third closed for a few weeks. Bro. Winger, agent Wauneta, and Mr. Billes- bauch, from Max, were recent Benkelman callers. Bro. Watts, appointed third Ft. Morgan. Bro. D. Koemel relieved Bro. Paxton at Edi- son, Neb. Bro. C. M. Hardesty relieved L. H. Nash on Minden third, who relieved W. E. Luke on sec- ond, while off owing to the illness of his wite. Later Bro. Hardesty relieved the agent at Naponee, thence to second Benkelman. Bro. Byron, Beard, has returned from his vaca- tion east, and did not return alone. The new depot at Minden will, no doubt, be finished this fall. Bro. Hunt, agent Erie, Colo., while at the Baltimore convention, was relieved by Bro. O. B. Landau, from Lafayette. He visited a number of prominent points east on his return. Bros. Sweeney and Hunt, agents Lyons and Erie, respectively, were recent Denver visitors. Bro. Schudder, agent Imperial, is trying out a bank position there. If it suits him he will quit railroading. The family of Bro. Pinkerton, second Wiggins, is quarantined on account of his son having scar- latina. Bro. Puliver, a recent Lyons visitor, after a few days at Wiggins and Haigler, is now at Lyons, on the sick list. F. C. Runnels took a run up the Lyons branch recently and we were all glad to see him. The officials don’t get up that way very often. Div. Co*. Sheridan Division — Work trains are on the front completing the branch. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1117 Sister Young is on vacation for her health, re- lieved by her son, Glen, relieving at Oriva and Ulm, recently. R. E. Mills, an old agent of this road, out of service some time, bid in Oriva nights. Second Hardin still open; no bids. L. D. Col- lins bid in East Bridger agency, and M. U. Lewin, Ranchester, vicoy Bro. J. E. Wham, who bid in Manderton agency. Bro. C. C. Rose, from the Wymore Division, bid in third New Castle. Bro. T. L. Simcor, second Clifton, A. L. Sullender, second Arvada; cashier at Thermopolis by Bro. F. J. Dempsey; Ballantine agency by W. W. Sanders, and cashier Newcastle by Bro. G. E. Pollard. 1 have secured a ruling from the Adams Ex- press Co. to the effect that telegraphers required to handle express and receive no commission, shall not be required to pay the premium on their bonds, and those who have paid this premium can get a refund by sending their receipts to me. As I accepted a position on the Great Northern, resigning here May a8th, I have turned my work over to Bro. J. E. Wham, at Manderson, a good worker for the Order. - / I thank the brothers for the cdnfidence placed in me while with you, and hope that Division 130 and the Sheridan Division in particular, will con- tinue to prosper as it has in the past. It is in excellent shape, having only three delinquents, two of whom have left the railroad work entirely and one I haven’t heard from. v Yours fraternally, A. D. McKerchar, L. C. Atlantic Coast Line Ry. All Members, Division 132: On June 1st, or as soon thereafter as possible, notice for dues for the latter half of 1913 will be mailed to all members at the last known ad- dress. If you do not receive this notice by June 5th, you may know that your address is wrong on my records, and kindly send your dues without waiting for the card notice. I would call especial attention to the increased, dues, the amount being $5.50 now for all members in the service. Members not in the service, or on unscheduled roads, holding membership in our division are allowed Grand Division rates, which is $4.00. I hope every member in Division 132 will remit promptly this term for their cards, and save me the unlimited amount of correspondence it has been taking to get dues paid up. There is a great amount of work I could do on the road if you would pay up your dues promptly and let me get out and talk personally to the nons who are now on our black books. , You may not have gotten just what you thought you deserved when the committee was in Wilming- ton, but have you stopped to think how little you would have gotten it if had not gone down? If you have not sent in the voluntary contribu- tion asked for by the committee, please let it come along with your dues. Some of the members have misunderstood what we asked for, and sent in half of the increase they received for the month of April. What the circular asked for was all of the increase for April, which w'ould be equal to half a month’s increase. I wish to thank all those members who so promptly remitted when I explained by circular the urgent need, and to say that they saved the sacrifice I described in my circular, asking the earnest and hearty support, and entreating every one of you to do your utmost to complete the thorough organization of the road. The rate to join July 1st, and pay dues to December 31st, will be $10.00. The sympathy of the entire division is ex- tended to Bro. and Mrs. J. A. Clarke, Jr., in their bereavement in the death of their infant’ son, at Syracuse, S. C. Yours fraternally, J. H. Williams, G. S. & T. First Division, Wilmington District — Local Chairman Bro. Jones has been busy con- verting some of the new nons lately. Let’s all pull together and make this district solid. The eight per cent increase secured on the last schedule has been distributed as equally as pos- sible in accordance with the amount of work at each place, the committee doing the best it could with the amount allowed. Let’s all show our employers that we appreciate this increase by rendering good service, answer the wire promptly and reduce the complaints of the dis- patchers for having to be called so long. We have a good schedule, now let’s protect it by faithful work. All the nons received an increase; see that they are reminded of this as frequently as possible until they hand in their applications, and also remind the few delinquents over here that they are standing in their own light by not holding an up-to-date card. Send Bro. Williams your April increase if you have not already done so, and help him to get in all the nons on^your district. Mount Olive second on bulletin; third Rocky Point opened and filled by C. A. Smith, from Warsaw third, closed; Atkinson has been made a regular telegraph station, bid in by S. G. House. Remember the slogan, “No card, no favors.’’ Cert. 381. Richmond District — The much-talked-of message circuit has been put into operation, substituting the two local wires. All ringing being done from Richmond office, the messenger being pressed into service. Bro. R. E. Brown has returned to Gary agency, after being under the care of a physician for several weeks. He was relieved by Relief Agent Bro. C. A. Sanford, formerly agent at Drewrys Bluff, who later relieved Bro. T. A. Short, at Battleboro, a few days. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1118 ■ The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. W. T. Guilshan, of Weldon yard, resigned to accept a position in the automobile business in New York City. He has our best wishes. We regret to learn that Bro. C. S. Robertson was dismissed at “CY” tower on account of the improper handling of the hand switch there. He was very attentive to his duties and will probably have very little trouble in landing another posi- tion. Bro. H. T. Watkins has been reinstated to first Jarratt, through the efforts of Bro. Wheeler, general chairman. There are now three, tricks at “YM” Shops, made necessary by the new agreement prohibiting trainmen receiving orders on 'phone, only in cases of emergency. The telegraph and telephone line has burned down twice within ten days; first near Trego, Va., and again at “CY” tower, caused by rear end collisions, and the wreckage taking fire and burning several cars, which necessitated Dispatcher Grigg to move his headquarters to Drewrys Bluff until the line could be repaired. We now have the pleasure of welcoming Bro. A. K. Terry, of Richmond dispatcher's office, into the fold. Also Bro. S. D. Worsham, at Carson. The new yards at Collier and Falling Creek, and the new branch line from Falling Creek to Acca, are nearing completion, which will prob- ably cause a number of changes in offices and handling of trains. The automatic block signals will probably soon be installed between Rocky Mount and Pleasant Hill, which may close a few night offices at the end of the present perishable season. Bro. W. H. Hudson, agent at Emporia for many years, died at the hospital in Baltimore, Md., on April 14th. Funeral services were held at Weldon, N. C. Bro. Hudson was only sick a short time when he was taken to Baltimore for treatment, and died after an operation. His kindly disposition and unfailing courtesy won him many friends who unite in extending sympathy to the family. Bro. J. K. McCotter, our newly elected chair- man, while off negotiating with the general com- mittee, arranging a new wage scale, etc., was relieved by J. J. Anderson at "B” tower, who also relieved Bro. Jewell a few days there when called to his home at Roanoke, Va., on account of sickness. Div. Cor. Waycross District — Recent assignments on bulletin are: Second Albany, Bro. Jas. Courson; third Albany, W. C. Yawn, and third Valdosta, Bro. J. H. Sweat. Bro. Jimmerson, of Harlow agency, resigned, relieved on bid by Bro. Harrell, leaving Jasper clerk-telegrapher on bulletin. W. P. Mize, third at Sylvester, recently wired the chief that he was called off on account of the serious illness of his cousin, went to Macon and quarreled with his best girl, killed her, and then himself, leaving third Sylvester open. Doubtless you have all received Bro. Williams’ circular in regard to the committee work at Wil- mington. Line up the non next door; don’t take “no” for *n answer, but keep right on until you land him. Since I have been elected local chairman, 1 have not been able to get much time to write op tne notes. I have asked Bro. F. A. Crittenden, Naylor, Ga., fo take the job. Kindly send him all the notes you can by the 20th of the month. A. L. PlXLKY, I- C. Waycross District Notes — Brothers, do all you can to get the men not in good standing, as well as the nons, to send in a portion of the nice raise that took effect April 15th, and show their appreciation for what the Order is doing for them by getting an “up-to- date.” Some good brother who has time between trains might do some good work by going to Val- dosta and getting it lined up. Bro. Warren, from the A. B. & A., is on third Albany pending bulletin. It is now Bro. Sherrer on second Albany. Bros. Hodges, of Hildredtl^, and Jones, of Marion, have been on vacation, relieved by Mr. Irwin, now at Manor nights. Bro. Corbett assigned third Quitman, relieved on first Homerville by Bro. Robertson pending bulletin. Bro. Perry, of Dupont, off on account of sick- ness, relieved by Mr. Kemp, Jr. Bro. Dixon, “F” Waycross, was off a few days to sell his farm. Bros. Hayes, first Boston, and Crittenden, of Naylor, were off two days, attending court at Thomasville on account of the robbery of the ticket office at Boston last fall. Bros. Smith and Nolan, from Savannah District, are at “FN” Waycross, extra. Bros. Kirkland, of Baconton, and G. L. Cham pion, of Pearson, were off a few days on business, each being relieved by J. B. White. Bro. Walker, of Willacoochee, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Mansfield, and Bro. Slaugh- ter, of Brunswick, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Cannon, from the Southern. Bro. Courson, of Lulaton, lost about three weeks on account of the smallpox, relieved by Bro. Mansfield. We wish to extend our sympathy to Mr. Mc- Quaig, first Valdosta, in the loss of his sister. Bro. Hughes, of Glenmore, attended the Balti- more convention as delegate for this district, and will probably report that mullet fishing is fine there also. He was relieved by Bro. Mansfield. Bro. H. S. Anderson, of Nahunta, has resigned, relieved by Mr. Bennett. Bro. Mears, agent Kirkland, was off about a ‘week on account of sickness. Brothers, don’t forget to send your notes to me at Naylor, Ga. F. A. Crittendeb, Acting Cor. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1119 Charleston District — Effingham second and third cut out, leaving the business of this place up to Bro. Smith, and putting Weatherford and Hart on the extra list. Kingstree second and third also cut out, leaving Lake City, Lanes and north end the only all-day- and-night offices open north of Ashley Jet. Bennett, Ravanel, Green Pond and Ridgeland have also been closed as night offices, leaving Jackson boro (newly opened) with Bro. C. R. Wil- son on third; Yemassee and Hardeeville on the south side. Second and third "HN” cut off, dispatchers handling message work from 7 p. m. to 10 a. m., as well as copying train orders and fixing all trains, both Southern and A. C. L., in and out of the Union Station. J. E. Hutto and R. S. Locklair were on these two tricks when cut off, and the regular men were J. G. Zander and S. E. McCullough. Sander is off on sick leave and McCullough on a fishing trip until needed for the extra dispatching when the regular dispatchers begin taking their regular vacation. Hutto has gone to Florence, extra. Our chief asked Chief Dispatcher Taylor to do all he could for him. Locklair, who will work extra in the Southern relay office at Charleston when Mr. Kogar goes to extra dispatching, is relieving at Branchville. Mt. Holly and Drayton have been made non- telegraph offices as far as the railroad is con- cerned, but will still look out for the Western Union business, with no change in salaries except overtime, which amounted to $15 or $20 a month. Mr. Moore, from Hardeeville, goes to Cades at clerk-telegrapher for a few weeks during the vegetable season. J. R. Tyler, cut off at Bennett's yard, is re- lieving Mr. McRoy at Hardeeville, and Brooker is relieving Agent Whelpley while attending court at Ridgeland. Bro. Padgett is relieving Bro. Belger at Green Pond, Bro. Max Jacobs relieving the agent while attending court at Walterboro. The only telegrapher who has left this district so far is W. II. Adams, who returned to his home at Laurens, S. C. Bro. Eolick, first “HN,” will shortly take Mrs. Bolick to Asheville for her health. We hope she will soon return to Charleston quite well again. The perishable movement will soon be on, and everyone will be busy. The Walterboro branch is now solid, Bro. Kirton having landed’ the last non a few days ago. it we had a few more hustling brothers like Bro. Kirton, we could get the Charleston District solid in a very short time. He is after those he can reach on the main line. Many thanks to Bros. Bolick and Kirton for the news notes and their prompt attention given my request for a few notes for our district. C. D. Gandy, Local Chairman. Third Division, Jacksonville District — The May journal came out earlier than usual, and I failed to get my write-up in. Haines City agency, first and second Tampa, second Haines City and third Rands yard are on bulletin. Bro. Avon *W. Smith, who was “let out” at DeLeon Springs, after an investigation was rein- stated after thirty days’ suspension. Bro. J. N. Ahik, of Taft, was assigned DeLeon Springs agency. Bro. P. E. Braddock, of Auburndale agency, has resigned and accepted a position in the Auburn- dale Bank. At least four of our best members have resigned and taken positions as bank cashiers during the last six or eight months. Bro. W. J. Braddock, clerk-telegrapher DeLand, who bid on Auburndale, returned to his former position on request. Bro. C. J. Woodward, of Maitland, who went to Auburndale agency, was later relieved by Bro. A. W. Smith. R. L. Lockhart, from Clearwater, on the Gaines- ville District, went to Maitland agency until it was bid in by Bro. F. L. Ellis, of Haines City, Mr. Lockhart taking the latter. Bro. R. C. Lewis bid in second Rands yard, succeeded at Seville by Bro. W. L. Waugh, of the B. & O. Orange Park and Satsuma nights have been closed for the season. Bro. J. C. Vick, Seffner, laid up for three weeks with an injured leg, caused by a fall while sealing a car, was relieved by Bro. Ray Dempsey. Bro. O. C. Knight was the unlucky clerk-teleg- rapher to be taken off at Winter Garden. Div. Cor. Lakeland District — Bro. J. E. Long bid in Croom third, leaving Holder nights on bulletin, with Mr. Roberts, from the Western Union, there temporarily. Gardner agency transferred to Bro. R. W. Ed wards, vice Mr. Brandon, on sick leave. Bro. Robertson, from the G. S. & F., on “CD” Lakeland second temporarily, vice Mr. Barnwell, on sick leave. J. F. Harnage is now on second Trilby. We all appreciate the new schedule, in effect April 15th. The next revision we want the com mittce to ask for fifteen days’ vacation once a year, with p- , for those in the service two years cr longer. V ?n on other roads are enjoying that clause, and we can, too, if we keep on getting in the nons. Bro. P. G. Webb, first "CD” Lakeland, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Bedenbaugh. We are glad to welcome Bro. T. E. Long and Bro. Brown, Kilpatrick, into our Order, and trust they will never be without a card. Brothers, please keep after the nons. and call their attention to the importance of having a cat J There are a few delinquents whom I trust will Digitized by kjOOQle

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1120 The Railroad Telegrapher. Big Four Ry. Chicago and White Water Divisions — Write-up for last month did not get to St. Louis in time, as there was no way to get mail out or in. This will account for the fact that items sent in' by some of you did not appear. I would like to get copies of each of the various schedules we have had back to the first one. If any of you have them, mail them to me, please. May being the convention month, your local chairman, who was elected delegate, will be absent about a month; so if you do not get replies to your letters at once, you will understand why. Mail your journal, after being read, to some non, and keep it up. Every member getting a new member is entitled to $1 credit on his next term dues. This should stimulate individual effort. Working hours, assignment, etc., on the east end literally shot to pieces on account of the flood, which wiped out the bridges to Cincin- nati, and resulted in a number of the east end offices being made twelve-hour jobs for the time being. The White Water Division traffic was almost entirely suspended, and there is about forty miles of track and several bridges to be rebuilt. On the Chicago Division, east end, the large bridges over White Water and Miami Rivers both went out. Every member on this division should take hold and work to increase our percentage. It will pay you. % An organization is just what its members make it. If they are indifferent, nothing will be ac- complished; if they are aggressive, know why they are organized, use judgment in the under- takings, nothing can prevent them from being successful. Progress is not retarded by the active but by the indifferent members, who seldom attend meetings and never ask the non-unionist to join the organization. There is work for every mem- ber, and to secure that full measure of success, each one must do his share and assume his part of the responsibility. - Our duty docs not end with initiating mem- bers; we must teach them the aims and objects of our movement, of their duty to the organization as well as the organization’s duty to them. As the members become educated in the affairs and achievements of their organization they will be- come workers for it, and the net result will be there will be no non-union men; hours of labor will be reduced, wages will be increased, and progress will not be retarded by indifference. If a man was engaged in a business that gave him a return of 50 per cent on his investment, it would be considered a good business, and he would be considered a fool if he took no interest in it and allowed it to get away from hint. Busi- ness men hang onto their business and work hard for its success, even when they are making much less than 50 per cent on the investment. The trade union is the business of the wage earner; it pays him a return on his investment of several hundred per cent. Every man who works can get in the business (his union). When he » receiving so large a return on his investment, what must he be for letting his business get away from him by being suspended from his union, or refusing to become part of it because it “costs too much?” There is no business that pays so great a return on the investment as the trade union secures for its members. With this as a recognized fact, what plausible excuse can a man have for not taking an active interest in his business? A. J. Hornung, L. C. Chicago Division East — Bro. A. J. Paramore has been appointed corre- spondent for the Chicago Division East, and will thank all members for items of interest. Bro. A. J. Hornung attended the Baltimore convention as delegate from this division. On account of damage to track in recent flood, several news jobs have been opened up and bid in as follows: M. D. Pennington, Cleves first; E. M. Steele, Cleves second; H. G. Bateman, Cleves third; Bro/ W. A. Switzer, first Elizabeth- town; W. O. Sapenfield, second Elizabethtown; S. S. Starks, third Elizabethtown. On bulletin: Fernbank Valley Jet., Code and Dix second. Address all items to Bro. A. J. Paramore, 33 West Broadway, Shelbyville, Ind. Ckit. 34. Div. C°r- St. Louis Division West of Mat toon — Mr. Murray bid in Mattoon dispatcher’s office, relieved at Pana by Mr. Kirkpatrick. Bro. Fitz- patrick, first Pana, off thirty days, was relieved by Mr. Hamilton. James Link, Mattoon dispatcher’s office, spent Sunday in St. Louis recently. Joe Fits, Mattoon dispatcher’s office, was off about a week on ac- count of the death of his cousin. Miss O’Brien, relieved by Mr. Montonye, second “MX,” relieved by Extra Wright, who later relieved Bro. Kil- gore, of Hillsboro, resigned. Bro. Will Seiler, of Hillsboro first trick, was off about a week on account of the death of his mother, relieved by Bro. Windsor, first Springs. Mr. Lyford, of Hillsboro, has been away on his honeymoon. Congratulations. Bro. Martin, at “Dl” Mattoon, pending bulletin, is now on third trick at Hillsboro. Bro. T. M. Cleary, agent Windsor, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Hamilton; Mr. Tutwilcr, Livingston third, off ten days, by Mr. Connett, and Bro. Gudefcue, second Wanda, was off ten days. Francis Mellen, of Mattoon, is on third Hess. Geo. Murray, second “DI,” Mattoon, off sev- eral days on account of the death of his father at Pana, was relieved by Bro. Ray, from third Twelfth street, Mattoon. Mr. Murray has our sympathy. Mr. Scott, first Twelfth street, off a few days, taking a run over to Indianapolis, was relieved by Mr. Welsh. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1121 Bro. Frazier bid in second Karl, and is now- doing the strong arm act. Boys, try and get your rest so as not to get in the hay while on duty. The hot nights are coming soon, and you should make an extra effort to stay awake. Eight hours to work, eight hours to play and eight hours to rest, is a good combination. Work it. Let’s have a write-up on the west end occasion- ally. With best wishes. Cert. 90. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty Cod, in His infinite wisdom, to call home the beloved mother of Bro. W. II. Seiler, and Whereas, Fully realizing his great loss, we feel unable to express in words, our heartfelt sym- pathy; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, his brothers and co-workers of Division 138, humbly submit to the power over which we have no control, and extend to him and other members of the family our sincere sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent the bereaved brother, a copy to The Teleg- rapher, and a copy spread upon the minutes of the division. E R WlNDSOItj L. R. Martin, G. E. Airman, Committee. St. Louis Division , East — Reducing the force in our line of work was a little later this year than previously. H. Good- win, former assistant trainmaster, is now chief train dispatcher, and prospects look good to have a night chief on all summer. F. S. Smith has the job now, Dispatchers Hauson and Griffin are on vacation. Embarrass is a n»'ght office only, Pollard in charge. Mr. Spaulding visited the boys in Terre Haute “OS,” just graduated, and is on “AB” extra so the brothers there can have a vacation. N. E. Hockman is now agent at Sandford. Bro. F. S. Mason, second Vermillion, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Frakes, and A. B. Hewitt is at Sandford, extra. Bro. Cromwell, third Paris, took in the sights at Jerre Haute recently. Div. Cor. Cleveland Division — Bro. Clyde Henry, first Vernon, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Travis; Bro. Gof Martin, first at Linndale, off a few days, relieved by Mr. Gehring, third Berea, understand Bro. Martin has an addition to the family. Bro. Reams. Shelby, w-as also off a few days. “Pop” is pass- ing the cigars. Bro. Rainer, second Harper, off a few days, was relieved by P. Bazzle. Bro. Fiber- hard, third Rush, off a few days, was relieved by Extra Gideon. Extra Sharritte is on third Harper, pending bid. Bro. Dodds, second Gabon, is off sick, relieved by Mr. Edwards. The offices of the south end have all been opened up, and most of the regular men are back on their jobs again, pending bids. First Trick Dis- patcher Erickson resigned on account of his health, and has located in the west, the vacancy has not yet been filled. The regular meeting was held at Cleveland, Wednesday, May 14th, but yours truly could not attend on account of the train being late. Some of the brothers are getting the nons next to them. Keep the good work up boys, and as the new term is approaching, all make a spe cial effort to get the nons and the delinquents lined up. and all of you w-lio can, come out to the meetings. You don’t know- what good times you are missing. Would like more of you to send in items or changes you know of, as the local chairman can not keep track . of all the moves unless given assistance. H. T. S. NONS, “GET A CARD!” (By Cert. No. 1412.) I came on the road as an operator, you see, A non was the only thing I would be, A card at first was too much to invest, But I have a card now, just like the rest. All nons get a card just as I did. I ain’t got the “mon” is an old, old fib, Now get a card, like the rest, And you will find the O. R. T. the best. Better conditions, and more pay, Is what we are after, every day; Just get a card in the same old way. And you will see we will get more pay. San Antonio & Aransas Pass Ry. Our general secretary-treasurer, E. B. Hill, was our delegate to the Baltimore convention. We are proud that we had such a man as Bro. Hill to represent us. To make a success of anything, one must believe in what he is about, and his faith in this work has, in the past, actually moved some mountains. It will bring untold good to our division if we can get your faith re- vived to the point where it will hold fast and show forth some good works. * I have been told to unlimber a six or eight-inch gun on you every month, and I am soldier enough to do as I am told. So, I am putting some of you fellows next, so that you may get busy if you don’t want to be talked about in a way that your neighbor will know all about you. Since we are now receiving a brand new constitution, suppose we read it and see wherein we fail. It %e are all right then measure our neighbor. If he is not in line, have a talk with him. Some few have been too busy to remit their current dues. We won’t call names this time, as we believe this is an oversight, and that all will he in iinc before next month. Digitized by Google

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1122 The Railroad Telegrapher, The stock movement has just begun, and things will be humming in a few days. Train loads of yellow cars are also passing on their way to the northern markets. Bro. C. H. Batchelor, the popular young agent at Sweet Home, was called to Floresville for a few days on account of sickness. Bro. T. H. Belew, agent Fulshcar, who carries as much seniority as any and more ability than most of them, is enjoying a ten days’ furlough. Some of you agents could learn lots about rail- roading as the company wants it and as it should be by visiting Bro. Belew. for a day or so. He “cuts the mustard” just like the circular says do it. Nordheim claims to have the most accommodat- ing agent on the S. A. P. A belligerent towns- man, nursing an imaginary grievance, sent for Bro. Pinchin to come to his place of business, that he wanted to whip him. “Pinch” lost no time in getting up there, and the belligerent one \is in the back shop for repairs. Our genial and handsome general chairman has been appointed to the new position of general traveling agent. It would be ambiguous to wish him success, as Barnett makes a success out of whatever he lays his hands to. The superintendent of transportation seems to know where to put his finger on a good man when he needs one. I don’t know what you fellows are promising that student you have. Better use the soft pedal along that line. Too many telegraphers now, and telephones are coming nearer and nearer every day. Too many opportunities for bright boys now to have them led astray into the railroad business. Besides, he may want that job of yours. One of our agents could tell you an experience with a “ham” who had grown up in his office. Get after that non next to you, and see if you can’t get him in. Mind you, I did not say I had a six or eight-inch gun; it’s a twenty-two — the smallest in stock. If it gets results, all right; if it fails, we will naturally try a larger one next time, as conditions must be improved. Mutt. Fort Worth & Denver City Ry. Bro. Weaver, third Quanah, is on thirty days’ leave attending the Baltimore convention and visiting various Eastern cities, relieved by Bro. Webb, second Quanah, relieved by Mr. Spring- field until assigned third North Ft. Worth, when he was relieved by Mr. Harris. Bro. Billie Grubbs is on third Henrietta regular. The new set of men in “WF” are: Mr. Bridge- man, from Texline, first; Mr. McCluer, second, and Bro. Durett, from Henrietta, third. Chief Dispatcher Shafer is on vacation, relieved by Dispatcher Huggins, with Dispatcher Brock on first and Mr. Pyle, from “WF,” on second. Bro. Rummel, third Chillicothc, is on fifte&i days’ leave, relieved by Bro. Hines, and he on second there by Bro. Hodge, from the T. & P. Bro. Joe Elliott, agent Acme, has resigned and left f<r New Mexico in search of health. We miss Joe very much, and wish him a speedy recov- ery. He was relieved by Mr. Gaddis, cashier there. Agent Rutledge, Channing, is off two months, relieved by E. B. Abington. Queen, third Chan- ning, is off two months, relieved by G. Wheeler. The committee may meet the management rela- tive to the new schedule before you read this. Ckht. 43. Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic R. R. Brunsxvick Division — I am glad to see that all the boys on this divi- sion are waking up and taking notice of the good things the O. R. T. has done for us. There are a few nons still holding out, but we will be able to get several of them shortly by using the proper persuasion. We are all sorry to hear of Bro. Brady’s illness. He is being relieved by E. J. Johnson, formerly a strong Order man. Let us hope he will see the light again. Bro. Olivers is relieving Mr. Foster, called home on account of sickness. We regret to learn that Bro. Parker seems to get no better. He has been carrying an “up to date” for twenty years, and while he is sick I know he would appreciate it to hear from you boys. Bro. Dial is a fine young man, and we wish him good luck in his new position. Let’s all see if we can’t have a good write-up for the next issue. Boys, don’t let Bro. “JW” have to call you but once for that 17 report. Get it ready by 3 p. m., and when he calls for it let Bro. “RD” start and let’s come in order down to “Q.” All the boys on the entire division should write Bro. Gorman and thank him for the great good he has done. He is certainly a good worker and deserves credit for untiring energy. All the brothers on this division are talking about the nice raise we got. It’s certainly worth talking about, and there are more nice things in store for us, too. It’s about time Bro. Hogge was going on his annual picnic. Boys, it’s time to get our new cards. Don’t put it off one minute. “Mike,”' Cert. 119. Grand Trunk Weatern Ry. Have you paid your dues, yet? If not, get busy and get one of the latest; they are dandies. The boys who have no cards are getting scarce on this pike. See that the few nons still here dig down and uncover enough “duegood” left over from overtime, Sunday overtime, switch lamps, shorter hours and a hundred other things, and have them get an "up to date” and feel like men. Every man has a label of some kind, and we have a few over here who are almost too small to stick one on and still see them. Agent Whitney, at Bancroft, undoubtedly has forgotten that the agency he has formerly paid only $47 until our Order took hold of the situa- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1123 tion, and now he has his Sundays off, a decent monthly pay and is looking for another raise at the expense of the Order. Charles Stewart, of Belview, is now on third Lapeer, vice Bro. Clifford. The boys there had to double for a couple of weeks owing to the scarcity of good men. Bro. Dewar, Capac, Mich., was a recent Emmett visitor. Bro. Ettinger, who was operated on in Flint some time ago and went home to Bourbon, Ind., we are glad to learn, is now back at- Davison. We are all very sorry to hear of the death of the father of Bro. B. W. Peck, of Smith’s Creek, and Bro. W. E. Peck, of Division 53. General Chairman Eddy was our delegate to the Baltimore convention, and will have a lot to tell us as soon as we can get together and listen. Be careful to have the phone switches and cut- outs well closed and avoid that loud, roaring noise. We are very glad to note the success that the Brotherhood of Trackmen are having. The man with an up-to-date card in any union generally hat very little trouble with the men he is working with. Bro. Holding, third Swartz Creek, off on account of sickness, was relieved, by Bro. J. M. Foster, from Davison. The grandmother of Bro. Fairchilds, at Char- lotte, with whom he has made his home nearly all his life, was killed recently by a local freight she failed to notice backing in on the track there to let a through train pass. Her remains were taken to Pontiac for burial. First and second trick men had to double while Bro. Fairchilds was away. We all sympathize with Bro. Fairchilds in his loss. Telegrapher Payn, of Lansing, Mich., was off . a few days recently on account of sickness. Bro. P. M. Baughman, third Millet, has re- signed and gone with the Oregon Short Line. We all wish him good luck. He was relieved by Telegrapher Burker, from the west end. Yours truly visited in Climax recently. Bros. Harmon, agent Emmett, and O. M. Hil- derbridle, agent Goodells, recently went on a big fishing trip. All we saw on their return was two suckers. Bro. Little, Port Huron, Mich., was off a few days recently. Mr. Hammond, third there, is now on first Sixteenth street, Barney on third in Hammond’s place, and Mr. Land, from the C. R. I. & P. on third Sixteenth street. Bro. Thatcher, Durand train wire job, trans- ferred to Division 39, can assure the boys over there that they got a good man. Bro. Case, our secretary and treasurer, recently made a trip to Marcellus in the interest of the Order. New members ^his month are: A. E. Bunker and Charles Stuart, Lapeer, Mich., and G. W. Shuey, Valparaiso, Ind. Stub. Virginian Ry. All Members Division 154: Your assistant general chairman would like for you to keep him advised as to the name and address of all nons employed on this line. He would also like to know the name, address, cer- tificate and division numbers of all parties -em- ployed on this line and claiming to be members of other divisions. Don’t leave this to the other fellow to do — do it yourself. Cert. No. x. Midland Valley R. R. The inbound stock rush is over, but in another month we will all be busy again. About the time we get almost lined up and things are moving about right about half of us quit or get discharged. Don’t get discouraged, however, but keep right on after the new ones and sec that they come in at once. The M. O. & G. boys seem to be having things coming their way, and may have a schedule before we do yet. Nearly all the nons on our line have promised to get a card. See that they keep their promises when the pay car comes. Make it a rule to ask every man if he has a card when he asks the favor of using the wires to ask for a job, and get his application and piomise to hand you the cash for it first pay-day. This will help fill the road with union men. Get solid and then everyone get all the business possible for this road. This will increase its dividends and make it worth our while to ask for a raise in our salaries. No road will turn down its men when they go after a raise the right way. Everyone help to get every non lined up and dig in for more busi- ness for your station. Then we can ask for what we desire and get it. Bro. C. H. Acklin, agent-operator Skiatook, re- signed and was relieved by Mr. Arnold, cashier and operator from Wichita. We are glad to leaw that F. C. Smith’s wife, at Belleplaine is able to be out after a prolonged illness. Mr. Smith will now be able to get a card. B. F. Harris, cashier-operator at Ark City, has gone back to the Santa Fe at Purcell, relieved by T. G. Mackey, who later succeeded A. F. Faires as agent there, the latter relieving W. N. Hagler, agent at Bigheart — a “Katy 1904” man. Bro. H. W. Granger, agent Silverdale, was re- lieved by L. E. Akers, and Bro. W. S. Cole at Blackland agency by J. W. Thomas, from the M. O. & G. Mr. Roche, cashier at l’awhuska, has again taken the telegraph desk there. K. W. Byars is the classy “op” at “AW” days. Bro. N. E. Geist is back at Avant, after two weeks’ sickness. J. M. Lollar, Jr., opened the new night office at Haskell on account of the steam shovel work- ing between Haskell and Leonard. He was re- lieved at Tulsa by H. H. Aurant, ticket clerk there. Mr Philip, a new man, is now at TnK'i. Digitized by Lioogle

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1124 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. G. M. Hurd relieved Bro. C. F. Guthrie, .'■pent Jenks, who now has a better position with the Texas Company. J. A. Nelson, relieved at Kanina by Horace Woodford, went to Bixby agency, vice Bro. Hurd. Mr. Hunter, from the Frisco, is the new night man at Stigler, and A. A. Ausmus the new agent at Panama, vice T. Ford, resigned. We have had quite a lot of accidents recently. One man was run over and killed, three small children seriously hurt, and two brakemen cut and bruised. The price to get a card with the "fixins” is $5.17 for June, $8.50 for July. Who will be first to get one? Cert. 3168-G. Kansas City, Mexico & Orient R y. Southern Division — Z. C. Lytle, agent Chillicothe, is laying off, relieved by Agent Rochester, and Bond, first there, by his wife. Bro. J. G. Marsh, from the Ft. W. & D. C. at Chillicothe, is now on third Ft. Stockton. The new time card, in effect April 20th, gave us through train service between Alpine and Wichita, Kan. No. 2 was delayed about seven hours by a washout south of San Angelo on April 23d. Several stock extras are on for the rush, with about 20,000 head of cattle still to be moved south of San Angelo. Bro. Friend, third Benjamin, has gone to first Crowell. Bro. Ruple, from Altus, is now on the split trick at Benjamin. We need more men like him. It is now Bro. J. McGill, agent Margaret. Every member on "The Orient” should go after the nons around him and get them to join. They all want to do the right thing, and it needs only a little of the right kind of talk to get them in. "No card, no favors.” "B.” O. R. T. Club. On account of The Telegrapher for May going to press earlier than usual, and your scribe being under the weather from the effects of passing through the Easter Sunday tornado, our write-up for that issue missed connections. Our regular meeting for Monday, March 24th, was cancelled on account of the Easter tornado, which passed through Omaha the day before. Most of the city members were busy assisting their friends who lived in the path of the storm. Those who saw the ruin wrought by it know that the work of relief was a tremendous task. How- ever, there was no one or no committee of the volunteer relief squad who did more work than the city members of the O. R. T. Club. They responded nobly to President Ackerman’s call for help, and during the next few days the results were very gratifying. Only two members of the club were directly in the path of this storm, they being Bro. Kalcy, of M. P., and my'«lf. Wc were taking dinner at the home of Bro. Kaley’s fiancee when the tornado struck us. With the exception of one, the entire party of fourteen reached the basement in safety. The house, which was lifted clear off the foundation and deposited in the back yard next door, imme- diately caught fire, and the entire block burned. By working fast we were able to get our neighbor out of the wreckage before the fire reached him, and assisted several more of our neighbors out of the wreckage of their homes. Immediately following the storm, a veritable cloudburst descended, and we were alternately drenched by the downpour,* and steamed by the awful heat of the fire. It was some three or four hours after the tornado struck us before we were able to obtain a dry change of clothes, and reach some shelter from the cold north wind. My home being in the block, with the exception of a very few things, I lost all. Bro. Kaley was sick for several days following the storm, and for a time we feared he had contracted pneumonia from the awful exposure, but by careful nursing and immediate attention, he came through and re- sumed work in a day or two. None of us were injured seriously, a few bruises and a small cut or two being the usual extent, but from the amount of debris deposited in the basement where we took refuge it is a miracle that any of the party got out alive. The next few days were busy ones, indeed. Bro. Ackerman, with the help of several members, came to my relief and provided what was necessary. The following week I was in position to provide a temporary home for my small family, and further assistance obtained through President Ackerman’s efforts, will enable me to fit up a better home within the next few days, although, of course it will be sometime be- fore I am again established as well as before this disastrous storm took our home from over pur heads. As the correspondent for Division 6 stated in his write-up in the April journal, I belong to no other organization, and I wish to say that if I had, I doubt very much if I would have re- ceived greater material assistance, sympathy, and help in the timp of need, than I received from the members of the O. R. T. I wish to thank each of the members of the O. R. T. Club, and the O. R. T., for the material assistance, sympathy and help tendered me during the time of need, and wish to assure each and every one of the boys that this help was greatly appreciated, and if I had not received it 1 would have been in bad circumstances, indeed. The effects of exposure to the storm and rain immediately following same, compelled me to stay away from my work, and be under the doctor’s care for fifteen days or so. Am again back at work and ready to handle the records for the O. R. T. Club, and hope the boys will attend our meetings, and help make them the success they should be. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1125 tornado or burned up. The seal of the club was found in the basement next to the house it was in before the storm. Our big dance, scheduled for April 3d, was a grand success, even though the date was a short time after the tornado struck us. We had a large crowd, and a jolly one. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and especially the out-of-town people, some of whom came a great distance to be with us. The hall was beautifully decorated, Profes- sor Lamp’s orchestra rendered some very fine music, and all enjoyed the refreshments and were sorry to see the festivities end. After balancing the accounts, Bro. J. G. Law- ler, the treasurer of the social affair, stated we had made a profit much larger than expected, and turned over to the S. & T. quite a snug sum to be deposited to our credit. Taking it all around, the dance was a big success. Bro. F. P. VybiraL of Schuyler, was there and brought with him quite a few of his friends. Mr. Carter, agent from Valley “UP,” Neb., was one who en- joyed himself immensely. The committee on the floor did very good work, and are to be com- plimented on the excellent manner in which the dance was conducted, it was not decided just when we would have another dance, but when the date is announced, we can be sure of a grand success. Our regular meeting at the Paxton, Monday, April 2 1st, was attended mostly by the old “standbys,” but we had a nice sociable time. Bros. Burnite, Potter and Fullington gave us the pleasure of hearing some very appropriate music. About ten bells, President Ackerman ordered a light lunch and refreshments served by the hotel, and at ten thirty the meeting adjourned. Bro. Lawler left May 5th for ten days’ visit with his folks. Bro. Kaley will leave for an ex- tended trip through Colorado and possibly Cali- fornia, June 20th. Congratulations are in order, as we understand “Don” has booked passage for two. Bro. Biggerstaff, “MP” Omaha, recently took a ten days’ trip to Arkansas, which apparently done him much good. Our next meeting will be held at the Paxton Hotel, on Monday. June 23d. We arc planning on some kind of a camp for a month this summer, at some convenient resort nearby. Urge that each of the city members make a special effort to get to our meetings more often. We have ouf own music, and usually some refreshments are procured for those attending. It will soon be time for the dues for the second half of this year. Get them in early boys. Don’t have your S. & T. writing for them. It is your money that pays for the postage. Don’t forget the O. R. T. Club dues. Send your half dollar to me an<* 1 Wl11 see that you are given credit, put on the live list,” and send you a card at once. Note the change in my address, due, of course, to the tornado destroying my house at former address. Jas. Freeder, S. & T. Des Moines O. R. T. Club. The regular meeting of the Des Moines O. R. 1. Club was held in the parlors of the Kirkwood Hotel, F ourth and Walnut streets, Des Moines, Iowa, Sunday, April 20th, at 3:30 and 7:30 p. m., President M. R. Davis in the chair at both meet- ings. Bro. W. J. Edwards, general secretary and treasurer, Division 126, gave a fine talk, dealing especially with the subject of concerted action. Very fair attendance and all enjoyed themselves and learned many things concerning what is being done all over the country by our organi- zation in the way of new schedules, legislation favorable to labor, etc. We have learned more about our business in the five or six club meet- ings here than we have in the fifteen years we have drilled over the country working at it and certainly think it would be worth any brother’s time to come to these meetings, even if necessary to lose a day’s sleep to get in. Undoubtedly some official from the Grand will be with us at our next meeting, and probably a general chairman or two. The president has promised us a smoker, and a general good and instructive time is expected, so all of you who can possibly get in, be sure and attend. Remember the date and place. Cekt. 1536, Div. 126. Digitized by UiOOQle

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■ fCRAND Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 131 is due July 1, 1913. Time for payment expires August 31, 1913. DIVISION AMOUNT OP ASSESSMENTS. On $ 300 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 600 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000 00 (Series C) 7 20 per year BENEFITS PAID DURING MAY, 1913. Claim Cert. No. Name. Cause. Div. No. Series. Amt. 1439. .Fred Droege, Jr Acute General Peritonitis 138. .21596*. .C. .$1,000 00 1461. .Raymond W. Baker. . .Tubercular Kidney 54. .17867. .C. . 1,000 00 1454. .Frank P. Cummings. . .Heart Disease 29. .38593. .A. . 300 00 1466. .Elmer P. Stearns Gastric Ulcer Grand. . 1301. .C. . 1,000 00 1456. .G. W. Thomas Accidental Drowning., 138. .36826. .C. . 1,000 00 1457. .E. C. Miles Pulmonary Tuberculosis Grand. .18697. .C. . 1,000 00. FINANCIAL STATEMENT-MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to April 30, 1913 $1,271,754 13 Received on Assessment Account May, 1913 2,006 30 $1,273,760 43 Disbursements. Death Claims paid to April 30, 1913 $ 887,881 47 Death Claims paid in May 5,300 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1,728 56 Assessments transferred to dues 258 08 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, May 31, 1913 378,592 32 $1,273,760 43 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1127 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Flat “B,” 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President Suite 20, Hampton Mansions, Winchester St., Toronto, Ont. E. J. M ANION L. W. QUICK. .. .Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President St. Louis, Mo. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. . . . . Fifth Vice-President St. Louis, Me. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, Jefferson St. Depot, Portland, Ore. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Joslin, Box 260, Centerdale, R. I. * ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to W. N. Gates, Advertising Manager, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.) L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. A. Parent, Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry., Casselman, Ont.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman, Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Meets 1st and 3d Mon- days each month at 8 p. in., Small Hall, South Side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4107 Hartford st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 227 West Cen- tral ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. s — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, De Rid- der. La.; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman Nebraska Division, Eg- bert, Wyo.4 C. J. Horiskey, Local Chairman Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box ij, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 205, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month at 7 130 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. G. M. Currie, Local Chairman, Cold Springs, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December, at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y.; 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November, at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at 148 No. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. R. A. Campbell, Local Chairman Rochester Division, Hart Lot, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chair- man Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Station Dept., Western Division, Chilli Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m„ at 510 State st., over Fagan’s real estate Digitized by Google

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1128 The Railroad Telegrapher. office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on the first Tuesday in the month at Utica, N. Y., in Ar- canum Temple Hall on Deverfaux st., at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, 962 State st., Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Stationmen, 102 Jefferson avc., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Divi- sion— Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock, Odd Fellow’s’ Hall, East Erie ave., Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chair- man, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek Dis- trict— Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Terminal — Meets 2d Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. and 4th Saturday at 8 p. m., each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th st.. New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 115 S. High st., Mount Ver- non, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Local Chairman of Electrical Division, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Assistant Local Chairman in charge of the Station Department, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regu- lar meetings will be held at North Tonawanda, N. Y., on the first Tuesday evening in January, March, May, July, September and November, and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and December. Special meetings to be held in Buffalo, subject N to call of Local Chairman. O. A. Siehl, Local Chairman, North Tonawanda, N. Y. Putnam ' Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chair- man. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chairman, Chaun- cey, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind. ; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- villc, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box ii, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Midi.; J. li. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Out. No. 1; Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines cast of Pittsburg and Eric. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2016 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more. Md. ; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., New ii» Id, N. J.; Baltimore Division, T. E. Ful- ler, Local Chairman, Lutherville, Mil. Division meets 3d Friday each month, Huntingdon Hall, Baltimore, Md. Maryland Division, W. M. Skinner, Local Chairman, 115 S. Potomac st., Baltimore, Md. Meets at call of Chairman. Dela- ware Division, T. W\ Truitt, Local Chairman, Middletown, Del. Meets at call of Chairman. Philadelphia Terminal, G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Meets call of Chairman. W. J. and S., G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Meets at call of Chairman. Trenton Division. J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, Frenchtown, N. J. Meets at call of Chairman. Philadelphia Division, C. S. Melchor, Local Chairman, sji Curtin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Middle Division, A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Pittsburg Division. J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Coneinaugh Division, Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 Whitfield st., Pittsburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Monongahela Division, G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, West Elizebeth, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Allegheny Division, O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Foxburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Buffalo Division, Burt Sutton, Local Chairman, Franklinville, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Elmira Division, C. R. Elliott, Local Chairman, 381 S. Main st-, Elmira, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Renovo Division, J. F. Mann, Local Chairman, Wilcox, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Williamsport and Susquehanna Division, A. C. Grieb, Nisbct, Pa., Local Chairman. Meets at call of Chairman. Sunbury Division, G. C- Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinvillc, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meetings 1st Dis- trict at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st., cor. of Washington st., every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meeting 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday of each month. F. F. Cowley, Gcn’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario Sc Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F. Cullman, Gen’l Chair- man, 2 Albert st., Middletown, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jcrmyn. Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division. P. O. Box 183, South Fallsburg, N. Y.; W. J. Haley, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Division, 31 Smith at., Middletown, N. Y.; G. W. Merwin, Ass’t Local Chairman P. J. & M. Branches, High Falls, N. Y.; P. J. Boland, Local Chairman Scranton Division, 160 Dundaff st., Carbondale, Pa.; F. L. Spratt, Ass’t Local Chairman Scranton Division, Poyntelle, Pa.; J. R. Hadley, Local Chairman Northern Divi- sion, 24 Seneca st., Oneida, N. Y.; P. J. Lof- tu-, Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Division, Morrisvillc, N. Y. Digitized by CjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1129 No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen’l S. & T., Piqua, Ohio. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma- Eastern R. R., and Rochelle & Southern Ry. System. District meetings held subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 4747 Langley avc., Chicago, 111.; C. H. Burn worth, Ingomar, Mont., Ass’t Gen’l Chairman Puget Sound Lines; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. & T., Box 237, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chair- man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oalcwood, Tex.; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex.; R. O. Nun- nery, Local Chairman Taylor Section, Rockdale, Tex.; T. C. Berry, Local Chairman San Anto- nio Division, Encinal, Tex.; Chas. C. Webner, Local Chairman Ft. Worth Division, Mart, Tex. No. 26— NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month, 9 p. m., Von Glahn’s Hotel Lodge Rooms, 59th st. and Columbus ave.. New York City. E. N. Pickerill, Chief Tel., care Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. of America, Woolworth Building, New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 116 Willett st., Jamaica, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gcp’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29— NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men's Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel. 57 Ludlow st., Water- bury, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T., 95 Main st.. West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room 401, Star Building, St Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee, M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; J. E. Lewis, Member General Committee, Tal- lulah, La.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T., Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen'l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Gen’l Chairman, 2021 Longwood ft. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; C. B. Rawlins, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Division — Meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. Depot, Wilmington, Del., third Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November, at 8 p. m., and meets in the hall at Cowenton, Md., on third Wednesday evenings in February, April. June, August, October and December, at 8 p. in., thus alternating between Wilmington, Del., and Cowenton, Md., every other meeting. F. F. Sullivan, Local Chairman, Van Bibber, Md., Western District of the Baltimore Division. Eastern District of the Baltimore Division and “GO,” General Office, Baltimore and New York Terminals meet jointly the second Monday evening of the months of January, March, May, July, September and November, 8 p. m., in Hotel Caswell, northeast corner of Baltimore and Hanover sts.,' Balti- more, Md.; D. J. McGrath, Local Chairman Eastern District of the Baltimore Division, 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md. C. B. Pierce, Local Chairman “GO” General Office, Baltimore, Md., and New York Terminals, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; W\ Q. Stouffer, Local Chairman Western District of the Balti- more Division, Point of Rocks, Md. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts — Meets 4th Thursday night of each month at 8 p. m., and 10 a. m., 4th Thursday in June, August, October, December, 1913; February, April, etc., 1914, at 4*7 Wood st., third floor, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman Eastern District Pittsburg Divi- sion, 2135 Edgebrook ave., Brookline, Pittsburg, Pa,; E. J. dwell. Local Chairman Western District of the Pittsburg Division; 120 Charles st., Knoxville, Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. Cleveland Division — Meets third Friday of each month in Snyder’s Hall, Exchange st., Massillon, Ohio. G. H. McCoy, Local Chair- man, 1716 Wooster st., Massillon, Ohio. Chicago Division — Meets third Wednesday night of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Defiance, Ohio. T. J. Eiler, Local Chairman Eastern District; G. H. Harer, Local Chairman Western Dis- trict, Milford, Ind. Newark Division, including all its subdivisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the third Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the afternoon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting in December. J. P. Welsh, Local Chairman Eastern District of the New- ark Division, R. F. D. No. 3, Box 17, Barnes- ville, Ohio. J. F. Iden, Local Chairman of the Western District of the Newark Division, 541 Maple ave., Newark, Ohio. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chair- man, Wellington, III.; S. M. Rittenhouse, Gen’l S. & T., Sidcll, 111. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1130 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R I.— Meet* 3d Satur- day 0 f each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st.. Providence, R. I. J, D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., *84 Mont- gomery ave.. Providence, R. I.; W. J. Smith, S. & T„ South Swansea, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finfian, Gen’l S. ft T., P. O. Box 659, St. Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets ad Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., a$a Main st.. New Rochelle, N. Y. Theodore A. Reif, Chief Tel., 9 Abendroth place, Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 13*1 Hoe ave., New York, N. Y.; T. O. Tiger, Local Chairman, 907 Main at., Stam- ford, Conn, No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS— Meet* 3d Sat- urday each month, 7:30 p. m., 373^ Main st., Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vinton st., Springfield, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. ft T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskegon Division holds regu- lar monthly meetings in Eagle's Hall, Benton Harbor, Mich., on the ad Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knister, Gen’l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont.; W. R. Adair, Gcn'l S. & T., 37a Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40— Division covers the Chesapeake ft Ohio and Chesapeake ft Ohio of Indiana Lines. L. E. Hicks, Gen'l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Barboursville, W. Va.; C. D. McGehee, Chairman, Piedmont and Pen- insula Districts, *803 E. Clay st., Richmond, Va.; L. G. White, Chairman Rivanna District, Scottsville, Va.; H. S. Shuey, Chairman Moun- tain District, Craigsville, Va.; F. L. Fletcher, Chairman James River District, Eagle Rock, Va.; J. J. Holt, Chairman Alleghany and Green- brier Districts, Covington, Va.; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman New River District, Prince, W. Va.; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Huntington Division, Barboursville, W. Va.; H. O. Irwin, Chairman, Lexington and Big Sandy Districts, 416 E. Car- ter ave., Ashland, Ky.; G. F. Willis, Chairman Cincinnati District, Greenup, Ky.; E. W. John- son, Chairman Chesapeake ft Ohio of Indiana, Converse, Ind. Regular meetings are held at Richmond, Va., in Fraternity Hall, *15 W. Broad st., on the 4th Thursday night each month; at Clifton Forge, Va., in I. O. O. F. Hall, on the 4th Saturday night and at Hinton, W. Va., in Big Four Building, on the 3d Thursday night of each month. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets ad Saturday night each month. Engineers' Hall, 164 Canal at., Boston, Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave., West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. ft T., 614 Main st., Win- cheater, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines— Regular meeting 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m.. Union Hall, Grave and 4*h sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Husted, Gen'l Chairman, Richwood, Ohio; C L. Bridge. Gen'l S. & T.f Deposit, N. Y. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Munsey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette. Minn., G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin, Man. No. 44. NEW YORK, N. Y. — Meets ad Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. H. Decker, Ass’t Gen’l Chair- man, No. 17 Sheridan ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, Chairman Towermen, 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; A. Filby, Chair- man Agents, 1055 E**t 34th st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. S. Leahy, Chairman Telegraphers, 4 Ran- dall ave., Corona, N. Y. No. 45. WOODS VILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. C. A. Burnell, Chief Tel., Tilton. N. H.; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Liysey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gcn'l S. & T., Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. R. T. Hall, Macon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon, Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at Lafayette, Ga., every second Sundsy; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman. J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25, Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- man. M. J. Newberry, Hollins, Ala.; F. S. Bas- kerville, Local Chairman Macon Terminals, Macon, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. I. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. J. A. Kelly, Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & Tronton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets lob-

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1131 ject to coll of Chairman. G. H. Simmcrmon, Gen'l Chairman, Flat Rock, Mich.; J. S. Kneis- ley, Gen'l S. & T., Quincy, Ohio. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver 4 Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, ua E nth at., Leadville, Colo.; F. W. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, .Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton, Local Chairman Second Division, na E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Divi- sion, Hotchkiss, Colo; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; F. V. Munster, Local Chairman Utah Lines, 325 S. 1st West st.. Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Pueblo, Colo. No. 5 1 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. F. N. Williams, Gen’l Chairman, Oakmont, Pa.; W. B. Risiey, Gen’l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52— PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening of each month at 7:4s P- m., 417 Wood st., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. J. G. Rothrock, Chief Tel., 3032 Bergman st., Sheri- dan, Pa.; H. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Su- burban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer, 108 Fremont st., Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, San Carlos, Cal.; D. W. Koppikus, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzer, G. S. & T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; C. H. Rector, Local Chairman, W. 4 L. E. Telegraph OfflcCj Perry-Payne Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio; W. R. Darling, Local Chair- man, Scio, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chair- man, W. P. Ry. & W. S. B. R. R., Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga.; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S. 4 T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston 4 Texas Central Railway System. MeeU every third Saturday at 8:30 p. m., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st., Dallas, Tex.; A. E Laisure, Gen’l Chairman, Corsicana, Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gen’l S. 4 T., Rice, Tex. No. 59 — Division covers Southern Railway Sys- tem. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st., Greens- boro, N. C.; J. W. Burgesa, Gen’l S. 4 T., 223 9th st., S. W. Charlottesville, Va. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B-— Meets 4th Tuesday evening of each month in Engineers' Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E D’Anjou, Chief Tel., Matapedia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. 4 T., Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen 4 Crescent Route (North). J. W. Anderson, Gen’l Chair- man, Oakdale, Tenn.; E. H. Boutwell, Gen’l S. 4 T., Walton, Ky.; E H. Boutwell, Local Chairman Cincinnati Division, Walton, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Division, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chairman A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meet- ings subject to call of Chairman. No. 63 MONCTON, N. B.— MeeU 3d Saturday of each month alternately at Moncton, N. B. St. John, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Salisbury, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. 4 T., Sbediac Road, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE— Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., <7 d’Yourville st., Quebec, Que.; Wm. Parsons, S. 4 T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 1 14, Co. Temiscouata, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H. — Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. H. A. Beacham, Chief Tel., Union, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. 4 T., 7 Lincoln st., Summerworth, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— MeeU 3d Wednesday each month, McKay's Hall (B. R. T. room). Inglia st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; J. E Mc- Donald, S. 4 T., Belmont, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen 4 Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. 4 T., Q. 4 C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss.; P. W. Burdeaux, Local Chairman, V. S. 4 P. R. R-, Monroe, La.; H. O. Peavey, Local Chairman, A. 4 V. Ry-, Meehan, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Local Chairman, N. O. 4 N. E. R. R., Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71, OSKALOOSA, IOWA— MeeU subject to call of Gen’l Chairman, in Pike’s Hall, Oska- loosa, Iowa. R. A. Vannoy, Chief Tel., Mar- etinsburg, Iowa; E. J. Wilson, S. 4 T., Laurel, Iowa. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1132 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 7<y — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kempkes, Gen’l S. & T., Nevada, Iowa. No. 77, DENVER, COLO. — Meets ist Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T.» 935 17th st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen’l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen’l S. & T., Beaumont, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Collier, Gen’l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Granite, Colo. No. 8a — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man and Local Chairmen. R. E. Smith, Gen'l Chairman, Smithsburg, M*d. ; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Ilanover, l’a. Local Chairmen Maryland Division: C. E. Stouffcr, Edgemont, Md., First District, includ- ing Middle Division and Fifth and Sixth Dis- tricts of Eastern Division; R. E. Smith, Smiths- burg, Md., Second District, covering territory on Eastern Division from Security east to Hillen Station; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Hanover, Pa., Third District, covering territory from Fairfield, Pa., to Hampstead, Md., and the Fourth District, in- clusive. West Virginia Division: C. G. Blair, Ohiopyle, Pa., Eastern District, covering terri- tory from Connellsville, Pa., to W. Va., C. Junction and the G. C. & C. Ry.; N. T. Downs, Mill Creek, W. Va., Western District, covering territory east of W. Va. ; C. Junction to and including Durbin, W. Va. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Arostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; F. J. Crozicr, Gen’l S. & T.t Milo Jet., Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets ist Saturday each month at 8 p. m. in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets ist Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5443 Evanston ave., Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, GenT Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Change, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, III.; R. R. Green, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Lines, Doddsville, Miss.; G. D. Clements, Gen’l Chair- man, Indianapolis Southern Railway, Bloom- field, Ind. ; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN, MISS. — Meets 2d Saturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia. Miss.; II. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelvillc, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546# Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twomblcy, S. & T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago & Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, 420 Parallel ave., Kansas City, Kan., Gen’l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen’l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Gen’l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va. ; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman Virginia Division, Thelma, N. C.; E. H. Moore, Local Chairman North Carolina Division, Marsh- ville, N. C.; Frank Taylor, Local Chairman Georgia Division, Lawrenceville, Ga.; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Alabama Division, Helena, Ga.; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman South Carolina Division, Macclenny, Fla.; F. W. Brown, Local Chairman Florida Division, Cedar Keys, Fla. No. 99, COBALT, ONT.— W. D. Cunneyworth, Chief Tel., Engelhart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S- & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. & T., 15x6 N. Dover st., Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. James P. Rutledge, Chief Tel., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. & T., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Con- cord, N. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief Tel., Pem- broke, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T., Gerrish, N. H. Digitized by CiO le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1133 No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, MD.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John H. Goshorn, Chief Tel., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstown, Md. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y. — Meets 2d Monday each month at 8 p. m., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. hi — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T., 320 Concord st., l.os Angeles, Cal. No. 1 13 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. M. L. Klein, Gen'l Chairman, 74 Abeel st., Kings- ton, N. Y. H. J. Halstead, Gen’l S. & T., One- onta, N. Y. R. H. Henson, Local Chairman S. C. & K. Branch, Phoenicia, N. Y.; C. W. Pough, Local Chairman Main Line, 81 Hone st., Kingston, N. Y. No. 1 14, ANNAPOLIS, ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Travener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 1 15, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. & T., Cote de Peres, Beauport, Que., Can. No. 1 16 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December, in places designated by Gen’l Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 1 17, SHAMOKIN, PA.— Meets at Milton, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:1s P- m.: January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Satur- day of the following months at 7:30 p. m. : March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. & T., Quakake, Pa. No. 1x8 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha A Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville & Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. & T., 222 Ash st., Marys- ville, Ohio. No. x 19— Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen’l S. & T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 123 — Division covers Minneapolis & St. Lou's Railway System. J. J. Madden, Gen’l Chair- man, Waseca, Minn.; J. C. Sandmier, Gen’l S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys- tem. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 71 1 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. C. H. Boschen, Gen’l Chairman, Ashland, Va. ; W. T. Thomp- son, Gen’l S. & T., Fredericksburg, Va. An. 1 26 —Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown, Gen’l Chairman, 128 North Oakley ave., Kansas City, Mo.; W. J. Edwards, Gen’l S. & T., 2422 Lister ave., Kansas City, Mo. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. & T., Kelsey, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 129 — Division covers Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blasdell, N. Y., and Local Chairman Eastern Division; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chairman, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., and Local Chairman Franklin Division; J. T. Bearss, Sandusky, Ohio, Local Chairman Toledo Division; A. E. Snyder, Box 272, Ligonicr, Ind., Local Chairman Michigan Division; G. R. Smith, Rockwood, Mich., Local Chairman De- troit Division; E. D. Graham, 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., Local Chairman Western Divi- sion; D. E. Royce, Rany, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. F. Carder. Gen’l Chairman, 717 S. 4th at., Burlington, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., 717 N. 10th at., LaCrosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine, Chief Tel., St. Henedine, Que.; A. Lagueux, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C.; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond District, Whitakers, N. C.; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C. ; J. L. 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1134 The Railroad Telegrapher. S. C.; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charles- ton District, 155 Calhoun street, Charleston, S. C.; W. A. Hollafcan, Local Chairman Savan- nah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross, Ga. ; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Montgomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. W. Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman Gainesville District and Jacksonville Terminal, • Palatka, Fla.; W. Brantley, Local Chairman Lakeland District, Crystal River, Fla. No. 133. SYDNEY, N. S- — M. D. McKeigan, Chief Tel., Leitches Creek, N. S.; S. A. Mc- Innis, S. & T., P. O. Box 488, North Sydney, N. S. No. 134, JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. I. Barnard, Chief Tel., 30 Sevilla st., St. Augustine, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, S. & T., Homestead, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA.— Meets 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium, Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T., 932 Pear «*-, Reading, Pa. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso.St Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; George Lavengood, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. System meeting held at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 1501 Columbus road, Cleveland, Ohio. R. R. Reynolds, Local Chairman, 128 W. Atwood st., Gabon, Ohio. Cincinnati-San dusky Division meets on the 3d Tuesday of each month in the Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio. J. F. Justice, Local Chairman, 366 N. Grant ave., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman. St. Louis and Cairo Divisions hold joint meetings first Monday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Divi- sion meets in Room No. n, 2d floor, Anthony Bldg, Muncie, Ind., on 3d Monday of each month; E. P. Jenkins, Local Chairman, 1603 E.-Jackson st., Muncie, Ind. Chicago Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Local Chairman; A. J. Hornung, R. F. D. 9, Greensburg, Ind., Local Chairman Chicago and White Water Division. Michigan Division meets subject to call of the Chairman; George Lavengood, Local Chairman, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. P. & E. Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Chairman; J. E. Schlosser, Waynetown, Ind., Local Chairman. Cairo Divi- sion holds joint meetings with the St. Louis Division; B. T. McConchie, Local Chairman, Marshall, 111. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets 00 the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; II. F. Cook, S. & T., Charlemont, Mass. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkeag, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 14 x — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Batnett, Gen’l Chairman, Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. & T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay & West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Blair, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. t43 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to cal! of Chairman. W. A. Gates, Gen'l Chairman, Box 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock, Local Chairman, Petoskey, Mich. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. W. Adams, Gen’l Chairman, Mexia, Tex.; N. W. Smith, Gen’l S. & T., Box 493, Teague, Tex. H. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and bines North, Teague, Tex.; G. W. Thorpe, Local Chairman, Nor- mangee, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. & D. C. Ry. System. L. S. Mentzer, Gen’l Chairman, F. W. & D. C. & W. V. Lines, Childress, Tex.; S. L. Greenwood, Local Chairman, 1st and 2d Divi- sions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Bowie, Tex.; G. H. Wheeler, Local Chairman, 3d and 4th Divisions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Cbanning, Tex.; A. H. Plentl, Local Chairman, W. V. Lines, Gorec, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 405, Quanah, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta. Birmingham Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gen’l Chairman, Mauk, Ga. C. A. Pye, Gen’l S. & T., Manchester, Ga. No. ,47 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. & T., Sims, N. C. No. 148 — Division covers Grand Trunk Western Ry. System. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chairman, Marcellus, Mich.; J. W. Case, Gen’l S. A T., Otterburn, Mich. No. 151— Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y.; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa., Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands, Hawes Cave, N. Y., and E. F. Lawrence, 7 High Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 1135 st, Oneonta, N. Y., Local Chairmen Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smith's Basin, N. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y.', Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Station, N. Y., and O. C. Benjamin, Dresden Station, N. Y., Local Chairmen Cham- plain Division. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H. — Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10:30 a. m., in Elk’s Hall, Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., nx Allds st., Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gep’l S. & T., St Louis, Mo. No. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Genl Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; Geo. Giles, Assistant Gen'l Chairman, Victoria, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155. HAMILTON. ONT.— Meets ad Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton Ont. W. R. Kelly, Chief Tel., 9: Mulberr, st, Hamilton. Ont.; E. D. Armstrong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st, Boston, Mass. Day- light meeting 1st Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m. Night meeting* 3d Saturday of each month at 7 p. m. Chas. N. Griffin, Chief Tel., 3136 Washington st., Jamaica Plain, Bos- ton, Mass.; James Melville, S. & T., 2 Kear- sarge ave., Roxbury, Boston, Mass. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular meeting ad Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban car from either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. T. or C. T. U. of A. Special meeting subject to call of President. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 1st Wednesday after 3d Tuesday evening of each month at Fraternal Order oT Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothorapson, S. & T., 740# Thirty-eighth st., Milwaukee, W’is. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y.— Meets aubject to call of the President at “The Plaza,” 141st st. and Edgecomb ave., New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th st. and 8th ave.. New York City; E. Neumueller, S. & T-, 126 Union st., High Bridge, New York City. RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA.— Meets at Picket Camp Hall, 307 N. 7th st., ad Saturday night of each month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL. — Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. & St. P., C. & G. W., and I. C. Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Dela- ware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T-, 60 Second st, Freeport, 111. DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., Federation Hall. All up- to-date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brothers cordially invited to attend. C. H. Livsey, Pres., East Point, Ga.; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716, Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Dita May West, S. & T., 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members are cor- dially invited to attend. Matters of interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, Pres., 817 W. 64th st., Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose, S. & T., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, III. D. 0. R. T. CLUB (Denver O. R. T. Club)— Meets 8 p. m. 3d Thursday of each month at the Albany Hotel. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized more particularly in the interest of teleg- raphers employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C L. Cheney, President, 935 17th st., Denver, Colo.; D. O. Sboults, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEG- RAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., the 4th Wed- nesday of each month at Savoy Hotel, 9th and Central, Kansas City, Mo. John Hj aimer, Presi- dent, 701 West Sixteenth st., Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, Secretary-Treasurer, xii8 New- ton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg- raphers’ Club) — Meets 8 p. m. Monday follow- ing the 3d Tuesday of each month, in Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, -Neb. Joseph Ackerman, President, 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jas. Freeder, Secretary-Treasurer, 2617 Cass st., Omaha, Neb. All O. 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1136 The Railroad Telegrapher. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assent- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Dcs Moines, Iowa, subject of call of President. Next meetings 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday, July 20th. Other meetings will be announced in The Telegrapher each month. M. R. Davis, President, care of C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S- Price, Secretary-Treasurer, 1429 West 12th st., Des Moines, Iowa; B. N. Bongers, Club Corre- spondent, 1526 West 5th st., Des Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPinS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 12, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and 2d st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, Secretary-Treas- urer, 512 South 14th st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB— Meets the 3d Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St. Joseph, Mo.; L. B. Ockerman, Presi- dent, 423 N. 19th st., St. Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, 609 Hamburg ave., St. Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on sec- ond Thursday after the third Tuesday of each month at 8 o’clock p. m., at 514 Gaines st.. Little Ro^k, Ark. C. C. Jacklin, President. Room 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 23, Y. M. C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 1st Saturday after 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m. at Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those connected with the C. M. & St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways are urged to attend these meetings. W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second st., Ottumwa, Iowa; C. F. Ream, S. & T., Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. second Sunday of each month at the Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized in the interest of telegraphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines enter- ing Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the interest of all are discussed. R. D. Stover, President, 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, Secretary-Treasurer, 812 West Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PAHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, President, Minco, Okla.; J. J. Nichols, Vice-President, Greenfield, Okla.; II. T. Snodgrass, Secretary-Treasurer, 1008 W. Lon- don st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N- Y.— Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, President, R. D. No. 2, Elmira, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, Secretary-Treas- urer, Horse Heads, N. Y.; B. H. Youmans, First Vice-President, Gillett, Pa.; G. C. Lacey, Sec- ond Vice-President, ii6J4 Hospital pi., Sayre, Pa.; C. H. Nagle, Third Vice-President, Elmira, N. Y. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — Thos M. Conlin, Gen’l Chairman, 10 Prospect Terrace, Springfield, Mass.; L. G. Mambert, Gen'l S. & T., Box 105, Woronoco, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — E. L. Gilley, Gcn‘1 Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l • Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; II. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney, Gen’l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen’l Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard. Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair- man, Northport, Ala. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross. Gen’l Chairman, 5 Newton Park, Framingham, Mass.; M. W. Handy, Sec- retary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen’L Chairman, Milan, Mich.; J. R. Hefner, Secretary General Committee, Monticello, 111. Digitized by Google

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1138 The Railroad Telegrapher. Local No. 1 6, O. R. T. Division 44 — Meets ad Saturday of each month at 8 p. ra.p in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 222 4 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, 6 Grant ave., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Chairman. Mrs. W. H. Allison, Gen’l Chairman, 68 Melbourne ave., Toronto, Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. & S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. & T., Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130— Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E.’ Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gen'l Chairman, DeQuincey, La.; Mrs. L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. 2 1, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie.) Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair- man, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitcbner, Geft’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island and 'Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chairman, Calhan, Colo.; Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Minco, Okla. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Alice Loveland, Gen’l Chairman, Granite, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. & T., Ivanhoe, Colo. Local No. 24, O. R. T. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman, Mrs. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; Mrs. Daisy Sherwood, Gen’l S. & T., Centralia, Wash. Local No. 25, O. R. T. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Minnie M. Morford, President & Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Haven, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. & T., 977 Cherry st, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Morris, First Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. F. N. Stewart, Second Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Bessie Harris, Third Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. -Sylvia Johnson, Fourth Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Watson, Chaperone, and Mrs. L. A. Warren, Locql Sec’y. Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE RAILROAD TELEGRAPHER Fgiuam Mohthi.t >t th* Obdbb of Railboad TsLBOBAFBBBB L. W. QUICK - Eorroa in Makaosb. SoMCBimOM Pbicb Emtbbbd as SBCOKO-Cusa Mattxb Dbcskbbb 30, 1013, a* na Post Offiob at St. Loots, Mo., Crosb th* Act of > Aooust 34, 1013. - - 01.00 Psb Ysajl Vol. XXX JULY, 1913 No. 7 An Important Decision TOWERMEN COME UNDER PROVISIONS OF HOURS-OF-SERVICE ACT United States Circuit Court of Appeals Passes Upon Nine-Hour Law as Applied to Tower men OTHER DECISIONS THE United States Circuit Court of Appeals, fifth circuit, recently rendered a very important decision involving a. construction of the hours-of- service act as applying to towermen. This is the latest decision on the hours-of-service act, and having been rendered by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, is of the greatest importance. The case was that of the United States vs. Houston Belt & Terminal Railway Com- pany, which case was originally tried in the United States District Court for the south- ern district of Texas, t* charge being that the railroad company employed signal tow- ermen in a place continuously operated night and day for a longer period than nine hours in a twenty-four-hour period. The towermen were required to work twelve hours each, the company setting up the defense that towermen did not handle "train orders” and therefore did not come under the provisions of the Hours-of-Serv- ice Act. The district court, in which the case was originally tried, sustained the contention of the railroad company and dis- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1142 The Railroad Telegrapher. missed the cases, and an appeal was taken to the United States Circuit Court of Ap- peals, which court by its decision reverses the judgment of the district court and re- mands the cases for retrial, and in doing so, puts an important construction on the meaning of the Hours-of-Service Act as applied to towermen that will be far reach- ing. On' account of the importance of this decision, it is given in full as follows : DECISIONS UNDER THE HOURS-OF- SERVICE ACT United States Circuit Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. No. 2396. United States of America vs. Houston Belt and Terminal Railway Co. Error to the District Court of the United States for Southern District of Texas. Decided May 5, 1913. In a suit brought by the Government against a railroad to recover penalties for violation of the act of Congress of March 4, 1907, known as the hours-of-service law (34 Stat. L„ ch. 2939, pp. 1415-1416), for employing signal towermen in a place con- tinuously operated night and day for a longer period than nine hours in a 24-hour period, Held : 1. If a towerman gives to another tower- man information over the telephone that trains have started, on receipt of which the second towerman must throw switches, line up tracks, and hold trains as a matter of duty and without discretion on his part, it is evident that these towermen use the telephone to dispatch, report, transmit and deliver orders pertaining to or affecting train movements. 2. An order affecting train movements may be given by a wave of the hand or the flash of a lantern, and its disobedience might cause as dire consequences as the fail- ure to obey a written message. 3. To limit the word “orders” as used in the proviso in section 2 of the act to technical “train orders” emanating from the train dispatcher’s office would be to per- vert the plain meaning of the statute. 4. Necessarily an order affecting train movements can be given by any 'subordi- nate having to do with trains and switches, such as a towerman. 5. The government is not bound to negative the exception as to “case of emer- gency.” The railroad must plead and prove facts which constitute such a defense. Iiock McDaniel, United States attorney, and Philip J. Doherty, special assistant United States attorney, for plaintiff. Coke K. Burns, John M. King, W. L. Cook, and Andrews, Ball & Streetman, at- torneys for defendant. Before Pardee and Shelby, Circuit Judges, and Foster, District Judge. Opinion of the Court. Foster, District Judge, delivered the opinion of the court. The United States filed suit against the Houston Belt & Terminal Railway Co. to recover certain penalties for alleged viola- tions of what is known as the “hours-of- service act.” At close of evidence each side requested the court to direct a verdict in its favor. The court granted the motion of the railroad and overruled that of the United States. Both of said rulings are assigned as errors. The part of the statute pertinent to the issue is as follows : * * * no operator, train dispatcher, or other employe who by the use of the telegraph or telephone, dispatches, reports, transmits, receives, or delivers orders per- taining to or affecting train movements shall be required or permitted to be or re- main on duty for a longer period than nine hours in any 24-hour period in all towers, offices, places, and stations con- tinuously operated night and day. (See sec. 2, act Mar. 4, 1907, 24 Stat., 1415.) The following facts are undisputed. Defendant is a common carrier engaged in interstate commerce and operates two signal towers in its yard at Houston. Tower No. 1 is about 400 yards from the main station and the train dispatcher’s office and tower No. 2 is about three- quarters of a mile further out around a curve. The towers are not visible from Digitized by LiOOQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1143 each other and are connected by telephone, which, however, has no connection with the train dispatcher’s office or any other points. Each tower controls about 25 switches and a double-track main line connects with them. The towers are operated continu- ously day and night. Two operators are employed in each tower, each working 12 hours continuously, and the towermen communicate with each other over the tele- phone. The purpose for which the telephone is used and the general method of operating the yards can best be shown by excerpts from the testimony of the towermen. Pease testified: Q. What are your duties in these towers? — A. To handle switches and de- rails, and we were operating them by electricity and keep these trains moving as near as possible. Q. State what the man at tower No. 2 did when you notified him there was a train that was passing tower No. 1, if you know ? — A. That would be impossible for me to know what he did at that time, not being able to see him, but he should have— if I told him a train was going, going to the roundhouse — he should have lined up for the roundhouse, and if I told him it was going south he should have given him the main line. Q. It was his duty to do that? — A. Yes, sir. Q. Mr. Pease, suppose there is a trans- fer of cars coming from tower No. 2 in the direction of tower No. 1. What author- ity governed the disposition of these cars? — A. The foreman of the crew. Q. Where does the foreman get his authority? — A. From the yardmaster. Q. Where does the yardmaster get his authority? — A. From the trainmaster. Q. Then suppose there is a transfer of cars coming by tower 2 in the direction of tower 1, as I understand, the foreman would tell the man at tower No. 2 the dis- position to be made of that transfer of cars? — A. Yes, sir. Q. Then the towerman at tower No. 2 would call you and inform you of the dis- position?— A. Yes, sir. Q. Then, was it not your duty to make the disposition of the cars that was given to you over the telephone? — A. It would be my duty to move that train according to the instructions I received over the tele- phone, if possible to move it that way. If there was not something else already oc- cupying the block. Q. Suppose the information was that this transfer of cars was to go on the freight lead down near your tower, you acted in accordance with that instruction, and placed the cars on the freight lead, did you not? — A. Yes, sir. Q. Did you have to obey that communica- tion because this towerman had told you; did he have a right to command you to do that? — A. No, sir; he had no authority over me, but I would move this train ac- cording to his instructions as my duty, not as him having authority over me. Myers testified : Q. What use was the telephone put to while you were there? — A. Well, to call up the other towerman and tell him what was coming. Q. Would they make the same use of the telephone there as to telling you what was coming in your direction? — A. Yes, sir; tell us also what was coming and if possible where they were to go or to be routed. Sometimes there was a case where you would not exactly know, but whenever you could you routed them. Q. What would they tell you over the telephone in regard to a certain transfer or train that was coming in your direction? — A. The operator would tell me whatever signal he got from the crew, and if it was a passenger train he would say such and such a train was coming, and that would give me time to hold the switch engines and other trains and line up for that train. Q. What was the practice at that time when it became necessary to run trains in both directions over the same track, going in each direction? — A. It is a double track between the two towers, and in case one track is out of service, or the track may not be out of service, but the train broken down or something, and we had to operate engine on northbound and southbound track over Digitized by LiOOQle

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1144 The Railroad Telegrapher. one track, one towerman would call up the other towerman and tell him engine so-and- so is coming north on the wrong main, and to hold everything until the arrival of this engine number so-and-so, and vice versa? if anything was going the other way, he would say hold everything until the arrival of this train or engine. McAlexander testified: Q. What would you say to the towerman in the other tower over the telephone? — A. Well, I would tell him that such and such a train was leaving the depot and some engine was going to the roundhouse on the main line. Q. In case where one track was being used — that is, when traffic was running against the current of traffic, or the trains running in both directions on one track, what communication would you have then? — A. Well, in case they would do that I would call up the towerman at tower No. 2 and find out if anything was coming in that direction on that track, if we were using one track for traffic in both direc- tions, and I would call up and find out whether there was anything coming in there, and if so, I would hold my train or engine up there until the other arrived, but if there was nothing coming at all, I would tell him to hold the track until this train had arrived. Q. How would he indicate that to the foreman in charge of the train he was to hold? — A. How would it indicate it? Q. Yes, sir. — A. By board. Q. By block? — A. Block signal; yes, sir. Golden testified : Q. What communication would you have with the towerman at No. i when a train passed your station coming into his station? — A. Well, when the train passed over what we call the “buzzer,” about a mile and a half south of the tower, I would ring up the tower and tell him train number so-and-so had passed over the “buzzer,” or if the train was late or some- thing, I even might wait until they would get to the tower and then I would call him up and say train so-and-so had passed the tower. Q. In case only one track was being used for the passage of trains, and the other track was not being used, what communica- tion would you have with the man in tower No. t ? — A. I would call up the towerman of tower No. I and tell him that there was trouble on south — say northbound track, and I would have to run trains on the southbound track. Q. Going north? — A. Yes, sir, going north; and I would ask him if he had any- thing coming south, and if there was not, to hold everything until engine number so- and-so, with or without a train, arrived at tower No. i. Q. Under the same conditions, if a train was coming by you from the north would the operator at tower No. i give you the same instructions? — A. Yes, sir. Q. What would you do then? — A. If there was any train due there going north I would hold this signal against them until the train he had designated had arrived at tower No. 2. Q. In what way would you communicate this order to the trainmen? — A. By hold- ing the signal against them. This testimony is not disputed, but the ultimate facts to be deduced are. It is contended on behalf of the railroad company that the word “orders" in the statute must be construed to mean what the railroads technically call “train orders ;” that is, such orders as emanate from the train dispatcher’s office, and are reduced to writing and handed to the conductor and engineer of a train. We can not agree with this contention. To do so would be to pervert the plain meaning of the statute. An order affecting train movements may be given by a wave of the hand or the flash of a lantern and its disobedience might cause as dire consequences as the failure to obey a written , message. Necessarily, an order affecting train movements can be given by any subordinate having to do with trains and switches such as a towerman. The railroad further contends, however, that the telephone between these towers is not used to transmit "orders” in any sense of the word. Regarding this, it is evident, from the testimony of the towerman quoted above, that they use the .telephone to repeat Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1145 signals from the trainmen which indicate the routing of the train as originally made by the trainmaster. That they give in- formation aver it that trains have started, on receipt of which information the other towerman must throw switches, line up tracks, and hold other trains, as a matter of duty and without discretion on his part, and that they run trains in both directions over a single track and instruct the other towermen by the telephone as to holding traffic. It is therefore evident that these towermen use the telephone to dispatch, report, transmit, receive, and deliver orders appertaining to or affecting, train move- ments. To say that these towermen only used the telephone for the giving of in- formation, not covered by the statute, would be the merest sophistry. Indeed, it is diffi- cult to conceive how anything could be a more imperative order affecting train move- ments than for one towerman to notify another that he had started a train, at the same time telling him to hold all traffic in the opposite direction over the. same track. The railroad still further contends that the rulings of the court were correct be- cause plaintiff did not negative that the acts and conduct of the defendant complained of came within the exception of the act, which reads as follows: “* * * in case of emergency, when the employes named in this proviso may be permitted to be and remain on duty for four additional hours in a twenty-four-hour period on not exceeding three days in any week.” We are again forced to disagree. The action, though for a penalty, is civil in its nature, and the pleader is not required to state his cause of action with the exactness and particularity that would be necessary in a criminal indictment. In the nature of things, in most cases arising under the act. facts bringing the case within the exception would be only within the knowledge of the railroad, and the Government should not be required to allege that of which it knows nothing simply to conform to a mere tech- nicality of pleading. If facts existed that would bring the case within the exception, they constituted a defense that the railroad should have pleaded and proved. (See \rew York Central & Hudson River R. R. Co. v. United States, 165 Fed., 183; United States v. Kansas City Southern Ry. Co., 202 Fed., 828.) We must hold that both assignments of error are well taken. The judgment is reversed and the case remanded for a new trial. A similar case was tried in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, western division, in the case of the United States vs. Missouri Pacific Railway, wherein a like decision was rendered, which decision is as follows : DECISIONS UNDER THE HOURS-OF- SERVICE ACT. No. 3977. United States of America vs. Missouri Pacific Railway Co. In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Missouri, West- ern Division. Decided May 8, 1913. 1. The hours-of-service act is one which requires a liberal and broad construction in order to effectuate its terms. 2. In the proviso in section 2, which applies to ‘‘any operator, train dispatcher, or other employe who, by the use of the telegraph or telephone, dispatches, re- ports, transmits, receives, or delivers orders pertaining to or affecting train move- ments,” the use of the words ‘‘or other em- ploye” means that somebody besides an operator or train dispatcher was in contem- plation of Congress, and that some use of the telegraph or telephone other than that of a telegraph operator or a train dis- patcher was contemplated and meant. 3. Any place where any man works and has anything to do with the use of a tele- phone in the dispatching, reporting, trans- mitting, receiving, or delivery in any sense of orders is meant by the act from the use of the words “towers, offices, and places.” 4. The word “order” in the proviso can not be limited to any formal kind of an order put in circulation in any specific form, but it is any kind of an order which means a direction — something emanating, for that Digitized by LiOOQle

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1146 The Railroad Telegrapher. purpose at least, from a controlling author- ity, which another man, who receives it, is bound to, and will, recognize and obey. 5. The act covers towermen and inter- locking switchmen who operate in the per- formance of their duties either through the telephone or telegraph. Leslie J. Lyons, United States attorney, and Philip J. Doherty, special assistant United States attorney, for plaintiff. Edward J. White, attorney for defendant. Statement of Facts. This suit was brought against the Mis- souri Pacific Railway Co. to recover pen- alties for violation of the act of Congress of March 4, 1907, known as the hours-of- service law (34 Stat. L., ch. 2939, pp. 1415- 1416). The complaint is in 10 counts, in each of which is alleged a violation of the provision of said act relating to the service of opera- tors, train dispatchers, etc. The employes in question were switch tenders or operators located at a little house or shanty about six blocks north of the Union Station in Kansas City, Mo. In the shanty were three telephones connecting with other towers and offices of the Mis- souri Pacific Railway Co. These switch tenders reported by telephone the move- ment of trains in either direction to one of the towers toward which the train was going. They operated eight or ten ground switches by hand, as became necessary from time to time, to route these trains accord- ing to the information or instruction re- ceived over the telephone. When a train was about to enter the Union Station, they announced that fact by telephone to the Burlington tower, and the operator in the Burlington tower telephoned in reply, “Hold them” or "All right” as the case might be. The same general rule applied to movements in the opposite direction. In case of a train coming from the Union Depot they got four rings from the Bur- lington tower, from which they understood that a train was coming. They did not turn a switch until they got a clearance from the Burlington tower. Gn the switch stands were signals normally set at danger and changed to signify safety by the manipulation of the switch lever by these switch operators. These switch operators also give trains signals by hand or by lantern, based on in- formation received by them over the tele- phone. The switches w'ere being used constantly, about too trains passing each day. These operators were employed in twelve- hour shifts, one during the day and the other during the night. It was the contention of the plaintiff that the service of these operators was limited to nine hours, while the defendant contended that such service as they ren- dered was not within the scope of the operators' provision of the statute, for the reason that they handled no “train orders.” It was stipulated that the Missouri Pacific Railway was a railroad engaged in intcr- ‘ state commerce ; that many of these trains were interstate trains; and that the em- ployes in question worked more than nine hours on each of the days alleged in the ten counts in plaintiff’s petition. The de- fendant moved for a directed verdict in its favor. Verbal Opinion of the Court on Defendant s Motion for a Directed Verdict. Van Valkenburgh, District Judge: In this case now before us. No. 3977. United States v. Missouri Pacific Railway Co., to recover a penalty in ten counts upon the alleged violation of the hours-of-scrvice act, the testimony produced before the court, together with the statement of coun- sel as to their attitude respecting the issues involved, leaves nothing for the considera- tion of the jury, the facts, in so far as they are material to this discussion, being un- disputed, and the interpretation to be placed upon them being admittedly one of law. The defendant has interposed its de- murrers to the evidence at the close of the Government’s case and has renewed this in the form of a motion for a directed verdict at the close of its testimony. This law, as has recently been announced by the court of appeals for this circuit, is Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1147 one which requires a liberal and broad construction in order to effectuate its terms. The court in the case of United States v. Kansas City Southern Railway Co. (202 Fed., 828), at page 832, says this: “Of a closely analogous statute — the safety-appliance law — the Supreme Court, in Johnson v. Southern Pacific Co. (196 U. S., 1 loc. cit. 17), has said : ‘The primary object of the act was to promote the public welfare by securing the safety of employes and travelers, and it was in that aspect remedial, while for violations a penalty of $100, recoverable in a civil action, was pro- vided for, and in that aspect it was penal. But the design to give relief was more dominant than to inflict punishment, and the act might well be held to fall within the- rule applicable to statutes to prevent fraud upon revenue and for the collection of customs; that rule not requiring absolute strictness of construction.’ “Moreover, it is settled that, ‘though penal laws are to- be construed strictly, yet the intention of the legislature must govern in the construction of penal as well as other statutes; and they are not to be con- strued so strictly as to defeat the obvious intention of the legislature.’ ” (United States v. Lacher, 134 U. S., 624.) This law was passed to meet a condition of danger incidental to the working of railroad employes so excessively as to impair their strength and alertness. It is highly remedial, and the public, no less than the employes themselves, is vitally inter- ested ^n its enforcement. For this reason, although penal in the aspect of a penalty provided for its violation, the law should be liberally construed in order that its purposes may be effected. United States v. Kansas City Southern Ry. Co. (D. C.), 189 Fed., 471 ; United States v. St. Louis Southwestern Ry. Co. of Texas (D. C.), 189 Fed., 954.) The recovery is by a civil action, and the rules governing civil pro- cedure apply. That expresses the attitude of the Circuit Court of Appeals of this circuit as to the interpretation to be placed upon this law and its administration by the courts. The act under consideration, in so far as it applies to the case before us, is limited practically to the proviso that — “No operator, train dispatcher, or other employe who, by the use of the telegraph or telephone, dispatches, reports, transmits, receives, or delivers orders pertaining to or affecting train movements shall be required or permitted to remain on duty for a longer period than nine hours in any twenty-four- hour period in all towers, offices, places, and stations continuously operated night and day, or for a longer period than thir- teen hours in all towers, offices, places, and stations operated only during the daytime, except in case of emergency.” The case presented here is formulated and presented entirely within the terms of the portion of the statute that has been quoted. I have carefully considered the brief presented to me by the plaintiff and the brief presented to me by counsel for defendant and have made such a thorough examination as I have been able to in the time at my disposal and have also given it very careful thought and consideration, and in view of the wording of the act, the pur- pose it was intended to accomplish, and the rules of interpretation that are ex- plicitly made to apply to it by the court of appeals of this circuit, as well as from my own view respecting it — because I partici- pated in the deliberations of that court in the writing of its opinion — I am compelled to find on this motion adversely to de- fendant. The case is narrowed down largely to the interpretation of the word "order,” as used in the act, taken in connection with the sur- rounding and accompanying verbiage and designation of the employes who are con- templated and the places in which their operations take place, as governing the application of the act as to the hours of service which they are permitted to give. I can not take the narrow view of the word “order” that is essential to a deter- mination of this case in favor of the de- fendant. I have not left out of mind the suggestion by counsel — and it is important — that the words “other employes” and the language respecting the place of em- ployment should be read in connection with Digitized by i^.ooQLe

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1148 The Railroad Telegrapher. the preceding terms and designations of employes and, in view of the fact that this proviso excepts, out of the general category of employes, a specific character of employes, that in such cases the act should be read as a whole, so as to carry out the specific purpose that was in the mind of Congress in enacting this legisla- tion. But I think that the entire subject matter dealt with should be the controlling matter in determining to what the term ejusdem generis shall apply and be under- stood. And, as the act says, the reference is to any operator, train dispatcher, or “other employe” who, by the use of the telegraph or telephone, dispatches, reports, transmits, receives, or delivers orders per- taining to or affecting train movements. Now, the use of the words “other employe” means that somebody besides an operator or a train dispatcher was in the contemplation of Congress and that some use of the tele- graph or telephone other than that of a telegraph operator or train dispatcher was contemplated and meant. Furthermore, the different words used cover every sort of a connection with the transmission of such orders, not limited to the mere issuance of them, or mere handling of them, as one from whom they orig- inally emanated, or his agent. But it would seem to be anybody who dispatches, re- ports, transmits, receives, or delivers such orders, or those in any way having any- thing to do with the putting of such orders into commission and final execution. And this is made to my mind more certain from the fact that the “places” where these em- ployes work as disclosed clearly contem- plate that such a person who is within the purview of this act is not limited to the regular places where operators and train dispatchers and those of the specific char- acter insisted upon by defendant work; but the act says, towers and offices and stations and places. So that very clearly any place where any man works, and has anything to do with the use of a telephone in the dispatching, reporting, transmitting, receiving, or delivery in any sense of orders is meant by the act. Now, the term “order” as used here can not be limited to an interpretation placed upon it by the railroad itself. It can not be limited to any formal kind of an order, any order reduced to writing, originating in any specific form, and put in circulation in any specific form; but it is any kind of an order which means a direction, some- thing emanating, for that purpose at least, from a controlling authority, which another man, who receive it, is bound to and will recognize and obey. Any order of that kind is the kind of an order that the law is broad enough to cover, and I do not think that a highly remedial act of this nature should be limited to any specific course of business, or to any narrow method of oper- ation, but, on the contrary, that the law should be broad enough to adapt itself to anything reasonably and fairly within the implication of its terms, and coming fairly and reasonably within the spirit and object that the law was intended to effect and that, to my mind, would certainly be anything that affected the movement or pertained to the movement of the train in any particular in connection with interstate commerce. Now, to be more specific about it: It is a matter of common knowledge that in the case of interstate trains, trains coming into and going out of a very busy, if not a large, union station like ours — we all know the great volume of business at this station is so greatly in excess of its facilities that it has been a very great problem how these trains could be operated with safety and dispatch in any event — we have to address ourselves to the situation as we find it at the present time and at the time this viola- tion is said to have occurred and this case arose. And not only here, especially, but everywhere where there are terminals there comes to be a distinct handling of trains in connection with the terminal that involves operations apart from, separate from, and distinct from the ordinary handling of trains upon the road and upon the main line as they are proceeding from station to station, and those operations have to be very carefully provided for and very care- fully conducted, or disaster is very likely to occur. I can not agree with the view that has been expressed that at such places the slow progress of the train is, in itself, a guaranty against the possibility of injury. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1149 It is true that trains moving at the rate they move about terminals are not likely to produce the serious results that would fol- low from collisions out on the line where they are moving at a much greater rate of speed. But, nevertheless, we know from practical experience and common exper- ience, and the court must take notice of it, that accidents do occur in and about yards and at terminals and at stations, and particularly to the employes of the road (if not to the passengers) who are engaged in working upon those trains. They are caught unexpectedly, from their very re- liance upon the fact that the greatest danger is not to be expected in going between cars and in case of derailments and injured, and in any event the question of the danger and the injury that is likely to result is one of degree and not an absolute question as to whether such injuries could or could not occur. Now, reference has been made to debates in Congress. When this act was in confer- ence it is disclosed to me by quotations from the Congressional Record that Messrs. Hepburn and Sherman, managers on the part of the House of Rpresentatives, made a report (Cong. Rec., pp. 4619, 4620, 4621) in which it was said that the amendment prepared in conference also brought within the provisions of the law all towermen and interlocking switchmen who did not ope- rate either through a telephone or telegraph, and yet whose duties are important. That was stricken out, but the very fact that it was presented shows it was contemplated that the act did ' cover all such towermen and interlocking switchmen, and these cer- tainly belong to this latter class, who did operate in the performance of their duties either through telephone or telegraph, and so the law was left in form to include them. This is not at all conclusive upon the court, but it is a further indication of what the spirit and purpose of the law was. In other words, I believe that any order or any direction or communication by tele- phone or telegraph which has the operative effect of an order which is to be followed and obeyed by the employes of the com- pany is an order which the terms of this law are broad enough to cover and the spirit of the law fully covers. I think I have said enough to indicate the grounds upon which I have based my ruling. I am fully aware that in our neigh- boring jurisdiction the learned judge, for whose opinion I have the greatest respect, has arrived at a different conclusion. I am also aware that in the southern district of Ohio the district judge reached a conclu- sion the same as mine. And I am further advised by a telegram just received that in a case in the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States v. Houston Belt & Terminal Railway Co., a case very similar as to all its essential features to this^ the circuit court of appeals has reversed the decision of the lower court in that case, and, in effect, has held that an order affecting train movements may be given by a wave of the hand or flash of a lantern, and may be given by a subordinate having to do with switching, such as towermen and men having telephone information regarding train movements, constituting an imperative order, etc. Now, I am not aware of the text of that decision, but from the issues in the case it is evident that the conclusion reached there is in accordance with the one I have announced. These matters, however, are only by way of support and corroboration, and not in any sense a final determination of this issue. But I mention them to show that there is at least a very grave difference of opinion among the judges who have had what is practically a new question brought to their attention, and it would seem that up to this time the preponderance of opinion is in favor of the interpretation that I have adopted. At any rate, it is necessary that I should reach an interpretation, and I can only do so in accordance with the best of my own personal ability and judgment. And that is as I have announced. It goes without saying that this case does not pre- sent circumstances of aggravation. It is clear that in the interpretation of this statute there is room for reasonable differ- ence, and I do not take a view of this as I should where there have been some cir- cuitous methods employed apparently for evading the plain provisions of the law. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1150 The Railroad Telegrapher. But, nevertheless, it is a matter that must be interpreted by the court, and I do not find that I can reach a conclusion that would necessarily exclude many local term- inal operations of railroads which affect the movements and pertain to movements of trains which, to my mind, are clearly within the contemplation of the law, or clearly within its terms, and which should be within its terms and within its spirit. I have purposely permitted this record to be made in order that my ruling might be fully reviewed, without excluding the de- fendant from having the entire case re- viewed upon all the matters urged by counsel. There is clearly nothing to go to the jury. The Government has not inter- posed a motion for a directed verdict; con- sequently the case does not stand as a case submitted to the court where counsel would be confined merely to the question of whether the pleadings stated a cause of action. But, on the contrary, action by the court of its own motion does not have the effect of producing that condition,, which I should not want to have produced, because I desire counsel to have the opportunity to have this reviewed, knowing that it is a case that should be determined by the appellate court of this circuit, in order that railroads and Government may have a clear rule under which they may work. And I shall, therefore, of my own motion, in order that the matter may be fully reviewed, instruct the jury to return a verdict on all ten counts of the complaint in favor of the plaintiff. Another decision under the Hours-of- Service Act, which is of more than ordinary interest to the railroad telegraphers, was re- cently rendered by the District Court of the U. S. for the District of Kansas, first divi- sion, in the case of United States v. Missouri Pacific Railway Company. While this case had to do with services rendered by a locomotive fireman, the decision of the court in that case is important to the rail- road telegraphers, as the court construed the law in its application to employes re- quired or permitted to be or remain on duty beyond the legal number of hours in the performance of duties other than their regular ones. That decision is as follows : DECISIONS UNDER THE HOURS-OF- SERVICE ACT. No. 1256 Law. United States of America vs. Missouri Pacific Railway Company. In the District Court of the United States for the District of Kansas, First Division. Decided March 22, 1913. It appearing that a fireman, after signing the “rest register,” was permitted to remain on his engine as watchman in charge while the same was being hauled by another en- gine to its terminal, his duties as such watchman requiring him to keep up a cer- tain amount of fire in the furnace, to see that the water did not get too low in the boiler, and to maintain steam pressure, and was thereby in continuous service over 16 hours: Held, That such employe, while acting as watchman, was "connected with the movement of” a train, and, therefore, during the time thus consumed he was “on duty” within the meaning of the Federal hours-of-service act. Where, on the following day, after firing and watching his engine as above stated, such fireman was required by the carrier to go out on his run without having had 10 hours of rest from his former day’s service as fireman and watchman, such an exaction was violative of the hours-of-service act. Charles S. Briggs, assistant United States attorney, and Monroe C. List, special assist- ant United States attorney, for plaintiff. Waggener & Challis, for defendant. Memoranda of Decision on Merits of Case. Pollock, District Judge : This action, in three counts, was brought by the Government to recover penalties provided for violations of act of Congress, March 4, 1907 (34 Stat., 1415). commonly designated as the hours-of-service act. The facts, as stipulated by the parties in the several counts of the petition, are briefly summarized as follows: Count 1. The defendant permitted its locomotive fireman, Roy Scott, to go on duty on October 18, 1911, at 6 a. m. The Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1151 run of this engine was from Pueblo, Colo., to the station of Horace, this State. That at to p. m. on the night of that day the engine, not having completed its run, and having reached the station of Keyser, this State, the fireman signed the “rest regis- ter,” but was by defendant company there- after permitted to remain on his engine as watchman in charge until the engine was drawn by another engine to the end of the run, Horace Station, which was reached at 11:30 p. m. that night, the hours of con- tinuous service of Scott on that day being as locomotive fireman from 6 a. m. to to p. m., as watchman in charge of the engine from 10 p. m. to 11:30 p. m. ; total, I7ka hours. Count 2. That on the following day said Scott as locomotive fireman was required to go out on his run from Horace, this State, to Pueblo, Colo., at the hour of 8 o’clock a. m., without having had ten hours of rest from his former day’s service as required by the statute, if the time he was engaged as watchman on the previous day should be computed as hours of service within the purview of the act. Count 3. The defendant, on October 20, 1911, permitted its locomotive fireman, O. M. Provorse, on a run from Pueblo, Colo., to Horace, this State, to remain on duty as fireman preparatory to going out on his run from 5:30 a. m. to 6:30 a. m., and to serve as fireman of the locomotive on his run from 6:30 a. m. to 9:30 p. jn., and as watchman in charge of his engine while it was drawn by another engine from Sheri- dan Lake, Colo., to the end of the run at Horace, Kan., which station was reached at the hour of 3:50 a. m. on the morning of October 21, thus permitting and requir- ing its said locomotive fireman, Provorse, to be on duty preparatory to going out on his run one hour, to be actually engaged as locomotive fireman on his run fifteen hours, and to act as watchman of his engine while being drawn to the station of destination six hours, or a continuous service of twenty-two hours, if the space of six hours in which he watched his engine while it was being drawn shall be computed. From the statement made it is obvious the question presented is, Shall the time spent by the fireman as watchman in charge of, his engine being drawn by another engine to the terminal station be computed in the hours of service as contemplated by the statute ? As stated in the stipulation of the parties, the duties of the fireman so engaged as watchman in charge of his engine are to keep a certain amount of fire in the furnace, to see the water does not run too low in the boiler, and that a certain amount of steam pressure is preserved. Aside from such duties the engine employed in drawing the train is in charge of another crew, as is the movement of the train itself. The term "employe,” as employed in and defined by the act itself, is “persons actually engaged in or connected with the movement of any train.” While it is quite clear a watchman so in charge of an engine has no control over the train movement, hence is not actually engaged in such movement, it is not so clear he is in no manner connected with the movement of the train. While the question presented is, so far as I find, of first impression, yet, consider- ing the remedial nature and humane pur- pose of the act, the character of the duties imposed upon such watchman, as stipulated by the parties, and all the facts and cir- cumstances presented by the record to which consideration should be given, I am forced to the conclusion the time so spent by a locomotive fireman in watching his engine must be computed as hours of ser- vice within the purview of the act, and for the following, among other reasons which might be given. The humane feature of the statute being considered, it must be thought the Congress intended, at or before the expiration of the 16-hour period of service provided therein, an employe engaged in the movement of the train would, from exhaustion of body and mind, be in need of relaxation and rest, freed from all responsibility and care for the safety of himself and others. That the cab of a moving engine in which such watchman is required to ride is not such place as in the absence of any duty to be performed is conducive to that rest and relaxation required by the statute, is a matter of common experience and knowl- Digitized by i^.ooQle

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1152 The Railroad Telegrapher. edge. However, when to this self-evident fact, as in this case, there is superadded the duties imposed on one so situate, as by the parties stipulated, the question of relax- ation, rest, and sleep required by the statute must be almost if not altogether impossible. Again, aside from the humane purpose of the act, regarded from the standpoint of the welfare of the employe himself, and looking alone to the safety of the employe and others, it is evident the nature of the duties required of such watchman, if from loss of vigilance through exhaustion or sleep, he should permit the water in the boiler to be entirely consumed, the danger from wreck of the train or other disaster by explosion, involving himself and others, is apparent. All things considered, I am of the opinion it must be held such watchman is in a manner actually engaged in connection with the movement of the train, and to such extent as brings the time so consumed within the hours of service as contemplated by the act. If such construction of the statqte is correct, and it shall impose a burden too severe on railroad companies, the remedy lies with the law-making power, not the courts. It follows, on the agreed facts, judgment on all counts must enter for the plaintiff. However, as the defense is meritorious and the question presented thereby one of first impression, the amount of the penalty assessed on each count will be the sum of $100. Let judgment enter for $100 and costs on each count of the petition. It is so ordered. EIGHT-HOUR DAY. THAT the eight-hour work day will soon be a reality in all trades is a foregone conclusion. Many trades have enjoyed the eight-hour work day for several years past, and it is rapidly being put into effect in other callings. The latest class of employes to be benefited by the institution of the shorter work day is the post office clerks and letter carriers. As this law is of general application throughout the United States, many thou- sands of employes have been benefited by it. The following letter issued by First Assistant Postmaster-General Roper to postmasters gives specific instructions as to the. application of this law. His letter follows : POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER- GENERAL, WASHINGTON. Postmaster: May IS’ I913’ Sir — From inquiries received at the De- partment it appears that the instructions issued relative to the observance of the new eight-hour law have been misunder- stood by some postmasters. The letter of the Department dated February 8, 1913, quoted the law and stipulated that the schedule of clerks and carriers and their employment must be based on eight hours a day, the work to be performed within ten consecutive hours; that overtime shall not be required or permitted except in cases of emergency ; that payment must be made for overtime, and that clerks and carriers employed on Sundays shall be allowed compensatory leave on one of the six days next following the Sunday employed. The law is mandatory and you are directed to comply strictly with its provisions. The schedules of clerks and carriers must be arranged with the view of utilizing to the best advantage eight hours of their time within a period of ten consecutive hours. In the case of carriers, if regular delivery and collection trips do not require eight hours the undertime should be used in the delivery of parcel post matter or in other letter carrier work. Whenever, on account of the late arrival of mails or for other reasons, it is necessary to have a clerk or carrier report for a tour of duty at a later hour than that fixed by the schedule he may be given a “swing” provided his eight hours of daily service shall still be within a ten-hour period. If a clerk or carrier covers his regular tours of duty and performs the service required of him he is entitled to a full day’s pay even though he may have been engaged less than eight hours on his work, but under a ruling of the Comptroller he is not entitled to pay for overtime unless his actual employment exceeds eight hours a Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1153 day. However, the Department requires that overtime shall be diligently avoided and permitted only in cases of emergency. The foregoing applies to all clerks and carriers. Although the Comptroller in his decision holds that supervisory officers are not en- titled to pay for overtime, it is the Depart- ment’s purpose to accord to them the full benefit of the law I in so far as their sched- ules of duty are concerned and their tours of duty must be eight hours’ service within ten consecutive hours. Respectfully, (Signed) Daniel C. Roper, First Assistant Postmaster-General. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMIS- SION. PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON has sent to the United States Senate for confirmation the following names to constitute the Industrial Relations Commission, which commission was created by an act of the sixty-second Congress, ap- proved August 2 3, 1912: Representing Organized Labor : James O’Connell, President Metal Trades Depart- ment, A. F. of L., and former President of the International Association of Machinists ; John B. Lennon, Treasurer, American Fed- eration of Labor, and former General Sec- retary and Treasurer of the Journeymen Tailors’ Union; and A. B. Garretson, Pres- ident Order of Railway Conductors. Representing the Public: Frank P. ' Walsh, Attorney of Kansas City, Mo.; John R. Commons, Professor of Economics, Wisconsin University; Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, Social Worker of New York. Representing the Employers: Frederic A. Delano, President Wabash Railroad Company ; Harris Weinstock, Merchant and Real Estate Dealer of California, and S. Thurston Ballard, Manufacturer, of Ken- tucky. The commission is given very extensive powers and will no doubt prove one of the most beneficial of its kind ever created. The law creating the commission and delegating to it power to investigate any and all things is as follows: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That a commission is hereby created to be called the Commission on Industrial Relations. Said commission shall be composed of nine persons, to be appointed by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, not less than three of whom shall be employers of labor and not less than three of whom shall be representatives of organized labor. The Department of Commerce and Labor is authorized to cA-operate with said commis- sion in any manner and to whatever extent the Secretary of Commerce and Labor may approve. “Sec. 2. That the members of this com- mission shall be paid actual traveling and other necessary expenses and in addition a compensation of ten dollars per diem while actually engaged on the work of the com- mission and while going to or returning from such work. The commission is author- ized as a whole, or by subcommittees of the commission, daily appointed, to hold sittings and public hearings anywhere in the United States, to send for persons and papers, to administer oaths, to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses and to compel testimony, and to employ such sec- retaries, experts, stenographers and other assistants as shall be necessary to carry out the purposes for which such commission is created, and to rent such offices, to purchase such books, stationery, and other supplies, and to have such printing and binding done, as may be necessary to carry out the pur- poses for which such commission is created, and to authorize its members or its em- ployes to travel in or outside the United States on the business of the commission. “Sec. 3. That said commission may re- port to the Congress its findings and recom- mendations and submit the testimony taken trom time to time, and shall make a final report accompanied by the testimony not previously submitted not later than three years after the date of the approval of this act, at which time the term of this commis- sion shall expire, unless it shall previously have made final report, and in the latter case the term of the commission shall ex- pire with the making of its final report; and the commission shall make at least one re- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1154 The Railroad Telegrapher. port to the Congress within the first year of its appointment, and a second report within the second year of its appointment. “Sec. 4. That the commission shall in- quire into the general condition of labor in the principal industries of the United States, including agriculture, and especially in those which are carried on in corporate forms; into existing relations between employers and employes; into the effect of industrial conditions on public welfare and into the rights and powers of the cofnmunity to deal therewith ; into the conditions of sanitation and safety of employes and the provisions for protecting the life, limb and health of the employes; into the growth of associa- tions of employers and of wage-earners and the effect of such associations upon the re- lations between employers and employes; into the extent and results of methods of collective bargaining; into any methods which have been tried in any State or in foreign countries for maintaining mutually satisfactory relations between employes and employers; into methods for avoiding or adjusting labor disputes through peaceful and conciliatory mediation and negotiations ; into the scope, methods and resources of existing bureaus of labor and into possible ways of increasing their usefulness; into the question of smuggling or other illegal entry of Asiatics into the United States or its insular possessions, and of the methods by which such Asiatics have gained and arc gaining such admission, and shall report to Congress as speedily as possible with such recommendation as said commission may think proper to prevent such smuggling and illegal entry. The commission shall seek to discover the underlying causes of dissatis- faction in the industrial situation and report its conclusions thereon. “Sec. 5- That the sum of one hundred thousand dollars is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated for the use of the commission for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and thirteen : Provided, That no portion of this money shall be paid except upon the order of said commission, signed by the chairman thereof: Provided, That the commission may expend not to exceed five thousand dollars per annum for the employment of experts at such rate of compensation as may be fixed by the commission, but no other person employed hereunder by the commission, except stenographers temporar- ily employed for the purpose of taking testimony, shall be paid compensation a, a rate in excess of three thousand dollars per annum.” AN APPEAL. Dear Brothers: I take this means of letting you know of my ill-fated condition, which is rapidly growing worse, and I am greatly in need of 'assistance. I have been sick and unable to work for three years, and have spent every dollar I had and more, trying to get well. I have a chronic case of ulcer of the stomach. Have tried many doctors but none of them do nie any good. I have a wife and two helpless children, and we are depending on my aged parents who are not able to work. For the last four months I have been completely down, not being able to get up or walk without help. My family is in need of clothes, and I will be ever so thankful for any assistance rendered me by any of the members, be it ever so small. Yours fraternally, W. B. Ferrill, Cert. 334, Madison, Fla. Div. 132. Oviedo, Fla., July 14, 1913. Mr. L. W. Quick, G. S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sir and Brother: Replying to yours of the 2d inst., re- garding Bro. W. B. Ferrill, of Madison, Fla., there is no doubt but this brother needs what assistance he can get from the brothers who are able to assist him. Our division has assisted him on a number of occasions already. Yours fraternally, B. F. Wheeler, General Chairman, Atlantic Coast Line Railway. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1155 6DIJ0RIAL The San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf R. R. has installed the telegraph, superseding the telephone. One new and nine revised schedules were secured during the months of May and June. Eight hundred and seventy-two new members were initiated into the Order dur- ing the month of June. A novel situation was brought about in the Wyoming Shops of the Pere Marquette Railroad, when fifty strike breakers struck. Petitions are being circulated in Arizona to initiate a law excluding all but English- speaking workmen from the mines of Arizona. The Proceedings of the Baltimore con- vention made an aggregate of 11,925,000 pages, there being 45,000 copies printed, with 265 pages each. Jas. M. Lynch, President of the Inter- national Typographical Union, has been appointed State Labor Commissioner of New York, by Gov. Sulzer. A copy of the new Constitution, as amended by the Baltimore convention, has been mailed to each member of the Order, and all members should familiarize them- selves with it. The City of Philadelphia has provided for the pensioning of old and faithful em- ployes of the city. Under the new law, all employes who have given twenty years' service to the city will be beneficiaries. Governor Johnson, of California, has signed all of the five different workmen’s compensation bills recently passed by the Legislature. These measures provide for workmen’s compensation in case of acci- dent or death, for State insurance, etc. A Department of Labor and Industry has been established in the State _ of Pennsylvania, which department is em- powered to investigate the conditions of all workmen in factories, the health of the workers and general conditions surround- ing work shops. The people of Superior, Wis., has voted in favor of owning the City Street Rail- way System. Under a new law recently enacted by the State Legislature, any city in Wisconsin can take steps to acquire its street raihyay system, if it desires to do so. The Workmen’s Compensation Act, of the State of Washington, has been declared constitutional in a decision handed down by Judge Cushman, sitting in the United States District Court for the Western Dis- trict of Washington. The attention of all members is called to Article XV of the laws governing the Mutual Benefit Department, which pro- vides that assessments in that department must be paid on or before August 31st, for the current six months, and dues in the Order must be paid on or before the same date. Information from Washington is to the effect that Secretary Wm. B. Wilson, of the Department of Labor, in President Wilson’s Cabinet, is devoting much time to studying the immigration problem, with a view to recommending an effective immi- gration law. In an interview. Secretary Wilson expressed the belief that the cur- rent immigration laws are not sufficiently rigid. Digitized by i^.ooQle

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1156 The Railroad Telegrapher. Congressman Nolan, of California, has introduced another Eight-Hour Bill for women in the District of Columbia. Under the provisions of the bill, girls under eighteen are prohibited from commencing work before seven o’clock in the morning or being employed after six o’clock in the evening, and no woman is to be permitted to work more than six hours a day con- tinuously. J. F. Ezzell, Cert. 516, Div. 132, located at Mt. Olive, N. C., is exemplifying that old saying that “Where there is a will, there is a way.” This member has been unable to work for the last two years on account of sickness, and is still laid up, with little hope of being able to resume work in the future, is endeavoring to sup- port .himself and family through the sale of, German silver key checks and key rings with the purchaser’s name, address and lodge emblem stamped thereon. He does the lettering himself, which is the only kind of work he can do in his present condition. He sells the check and ring for 25c. The officers of Division 132 vouch for his worthiness. The June Telegrapher and Proceedings of the Baltimore convention, which were mailed to each member under one wrapper, as required by law, were so heavy that many of them broke out of the wrapper and were returned to the general offices. Any member who failed to receive a copy of the Proceedings can secure one upon request to the Grand Secretary and Treas- urer. E. D. Kreuse. J. L. Wolfe. J. R. Wells. SOLID iChewsvi Digitized by LiOOQle

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher : To Bro. and Mrs. E. W. Reed, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Geo. Smith, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. M. J. Harpold, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. D. E. Whitmore, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Jas. T. Heller, of Doon, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. C. Waddell, of Me- Cool, Ind., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. F. Skipworth, of Lizton, Ind., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. M. Oliver, of Platte River. Mo., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. W. Mitchell, of Du- rant, Miss., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. J. Mast, of Port- land, Ore., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. G. Tuffley, of Chi- cago, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. J. Ralph, of Mont- ford, Wis., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. L. Thomas, of Howe, Neb., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. W. Rozzell, of Gore, Okla., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. C. Brown, of West- field, N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. V. Anderson, of Yuma, Colo., a boy. To Bro. and_Mrs. E. A. Manier, of Sac- ramento, Cal., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Nelson Reichard, of Durand, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. D. G. Brockway, of Sanborn, Minn., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. O. Drumm, of Pittsburg, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. N. S. Costello, of Woodstock, Minn., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Wm. E. Hunter, of Gillett Grove, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. B. H. VanHeel, of Albert Lea, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. T. J. Albertson, of Franklinville, N. J., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. A. Holden, of Swartz Creek, Mich., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. R. McLernon, of West Shore Junction, N. Y., a boy. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher: Bro. E. E. Cook, of Div. 5, to Miss Maye Winn. Sister Maud White, of Div. 59, to Mr. Sours. Bro. A. J. Duprey, of Div. 76, to Miss Mabel Neeb. Bro. -E. R. Poole, of Div. 4, to Miss Oneida Sally. Bro. A. J. Ramsay, of Div. 14, to Miss Eva Moore. Bro. L. Duenweg, of Div. 6, to Miss Olive Hull. Bro. J. C. Grimmet, of Div. 32, to Miss Mary Shaver. Bro. W. F. Degnan, of Div. 76, to Miss Katie Richardson. Bro. Frank Nickel, of Div. 6, to Miss Bedelia A. Sage. At Tremble, 111., Bro. E. G. Ault, of Div. 138, to Miss Hazel Southard. At Antes Fort, Pa., Bro. F. A. Friggle, of Div. 17, to Miss Mae Mowery. At Missoula, Mont., Bro. F. E. McClure, of Div. 54, to Miss Cladie Likes. At Plains, Mont., Sister Jean Martin, of Div. 23, to Mr. Charles DeLane. At Lumber City, Ga., Bro. A. E. Stewart, of Div. 59, to Miss Mary Wooten. At St. James, Minn., Bro. J. G. Sullivan, of Div. 4, to Miss Mable Crowley. At St. Paul, Minn., Bro. J. R. Garber, of Div. 130, to Miss Lois H. Martinbee. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1158 The Railroad At Hutchinson, Kan., Bro. P. B. Procter, of Div. 31, to Miss Jessie Wainwright. At Troy, Mo., Bro. P. A. King, of Div. 130, to Miss Kathryn Klinghammer. At St. Louis, Mo., Bro. G. E. Beck, of Div. 130, to Miss Elizabeth M. Machens. At New Orleans, La., Bro. W. K. Gre- million, of Div. 88, to Miss Genoa Hender- son. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. G. W. Watson, of Div. 130. Wife of Bro. F. T. Wicks, of Div. 16. Wife of Bro. A. L. Napper, of Div. 54- Wife of Bro. J. V. Cook, of Div. 16. Mother of Bro. W. S. Huey, of Div. 132. Brother of Bro. W. H. Glover, of Div. 23- .Father of' Bro. A. D. Johnson, of Div. 44- Father of Bro. W. B. Risley, of Div. 51- Father of Bro. E. J. Burke, of Div. 126. Father of Bro. C. Hetherwick, of Div. 53- Daughter of Bro. E. W. Reed, of Div. 34. Mother of Bro.' C. L. Larsen, of Div. 1 19. Infant child of Bro. F. E. Fizell, of Div. 43- Mother of Bro. A. W. Deiffenbach, of Div. 129. At Woburn, Mass., Bro. Philip O’Brien, of Div. 41. At Concord, Mich., mother of Bro. B. Nowlin, of Div. 16. At Flint, Mich., sister of Bro. G. F. Burns, of Div. 148. At Wittenberg, Mo., son of Bro. A. H. Steger, of Div. 32. At Royalston, Mass., Bro. John T. Cowick, of Div. 41. At Philadelphia, Pa., mother of Bro. J. T. Hurley, of Div. 17. At Dalton, Ga., mother of Bro. H. D. Morgan, of Div. 59. At Kalamazoo, Mich., mother of Bro. M. F. Ryan, of Div. 16. At Confluence, Pa., daughter of Bro. L. D. Show, of Div. 33. Telegrapher. At St. Augustine, Fla., Bro. Roland G. O'Connor, of Div. 45. At Woodruff, Kan., daughter of Bro. A. L. Morris, of Div. 130. At Charleston, S. C., father of Bro. B. N. Edwards, of Div. 59. Bro. Gordon E. Briggs, of Div. 126, and Cameron O. R. T. Club. At Elizabeth. N. J., Bro. C. P. Autrv, of Div. 59, accidentally killed. Bro. G. H. Bauman, of Div. 33. fatally injured in a rear end collision. At Everett, Mass., infant daughter of Bro. Jas. F. Beegan, of Div. 41. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. WANTED. Present address of George Ramsey, worked in "XD,” W. U. office, November, 19o7. C. W. Stoker, Agt. I. C. Ry., Matlock, Iowa. Present address of Jos. L. Anderson, worked at Coalinga during November, 1912. Anyone knowing present address, please communicate with me. G. A. Sears, 1224 Baker st., East Bakersfield, Cal. Present address of Operator F. W. Willett, who worked on the G. T. P. Ry- in February, 1913- Anyone knowing his whereabouts kindly communicate with D. W. Peters, Agt. G. T. P., Gregg, Man. Present address of Wm. R. Ray, a rail- road man. Six feet tall, heavy set, light hair, blue eyes, nearly bald. May be em- ployed temporarily in cement construction work or as a tile worker. J. C. Long, Benson, Ariz. Present address of R- R- Billington, last heard of working in dispatcher’s office, C. M. & St. P., Sioux City, Iowa. Believe he went to Texas. Any information as to his whereabouts will be appreciated. M E. Whiting, Mgr. Western Union, Lindsay, Cal. Present address of JohnEills and his 5'A~ year-old daughter, Olga. Left Boston, Digitized by LxOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1159 February 22, 1913. The heart broken mother of Olga is very anxious to hear of her. He used to telegraph in Fitchburg, since then in commercial work. May now be in Canada or in Europe, and the child in some institution. Any information of either will be gratefully received by Mrs. Harriet Eills, Revere, Mass., or the undersigned. Fred. A. Ellison, Fitchburg, Mass. Present address of Ira H. Barr, was in U. S. Signal Corps, Benicia, Cal., in 1904, and went to Alaska. Also address of Harry A. Auspitz, last heard of working in cable office, Seattle, U. S. Signal Corps. If you see this' write to me at once. H. B. Olsen, Agt. I. C. Ry., Hills, Minn. TO EXCHANGE. Bro. T. B. O’Brien, Elm Grove. W. Va„ wishes to exchange postal cards with other members. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 2118, Cert. 180, Div. 141, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 37857, Cert. 3809, Grand Div., for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 37848, Cert. 3796, Grand Div., for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 32844, Cert. 1944, Div. 32, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 35344, Cert. 275, Div. 20, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 5105, Cert. 2296, Div. 2, for term ending December 31, 1913. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1160 The Railroad Telegrapher. J. M. Ekdicott. H. B. Berucn. L. T. Yaw. O. R. T. GROUP— C. & E. I. RY.— PIMENTO. IND. R. W. Fkrouson. J. L. Hubbard. C. E. Cox. O. R. T. MEMBERS— B. & O. S.-W. RY.— DUNHAM. IND. Digitized by LiOOQle

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GET BUSY. By Mrs. E. L. Mathis, President. NEW MEMBERS! My slogan is new members. Let’s all adopt that. It takes individual effort on the part of all. Let each member secure one or more members this month. I have mine. Won’t you make the effort, sister? You can se- cure that member if you only try. Brother O. R. T. member, will you not help us? It’s our mission to help you, as we feel like we are one great family work- ing for the same cause. Call on any member of the Grand Divi- sion or general chairman and secretary of any local for application blanks. We will gladly furnish them. Get them into the hands of your wife, mother, sister or daughter, and give them a word of en- couragement. $1.10 pays initiation fees and dues to January, 1914. Sister West, Chairman of the Board, re- ports having attended the annual picnic of the Seaboard Air Line O. R. T. members at Grant Park, Atlanta, June 23d, at which time the application for charter on the Seaboard Air Line was completed. That is the way to do it. Three cheers for Sister West. t Sister J. H. Williams, Second Vice- President, reports everything in a flourish-' ing condition in her territory, and expects many new members in the near future. I am very much delighted with the way everyone is taking hold of the work of the L. A. The Vice-Presidents have al- ready gotten busy ; have had several letters from them which were very encouraging. I see no reason why we can not have a general campaign all over the country ; am sure that the general chairmen and secretaries could get together and outline some definite plan to organize that would suit the conditions on their respective divi- sions. Of course, what would suit one local might not be the best for another We are like one large family, but we can’t all live just alike under different condi- tions. I shall not suggest how you should do this, but am going to leave it to you as to what will be the better plan for your district. I have suggested to the vice-presidents that they take up with the general chair- men or secretaries of every system divi- sion of the O. R. T. in their territory, and see if they can not arrange with them that whenever they have occasion to write to one of their members that they enclose an application blank of the L. A. By this means we should reach every one in a short time. I am sure that the brothers will gladly do this, as our interests are so very mutual. Notes from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. On account of the many notes of inter- est to the membership, there will be no room for'any remarks any further than to call attention to the fact that July 1st is 1 the beginning of another term to pay dues. I wish to compliment the members on their promptness in paying dues^the last term, and I hope that the same condition con tinue during this term. Try to take more interest this term than last, and with this renewed interest secure new members, and in this way many new members will join through your efforts. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1162 The Railroad Telegrapher. The smaller, gold, and enamel, L. A. emblem pins will be on sale in my office about the first part of July, and I hope that the members will order one of these beautiful pins when paying dues. Price 75 cents. Initiation to join is 50 cents, and 60 cents dues, payable in advance. Initia- tion and dues, month of July* $1.10, August, $1.00. LETTER TO MEMBERS. Glendale Park, Kirkwood, Mo., May 26, 1913. Members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary — We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the O. R. T. for their beautiful floral offering and kind sympathy shown us in our sad bereavement in the loss of our husband and father. Mrs. A. D. Thurston and Family. We wish to join the members of Local No. 9 in expressing sympathy to Bro. and Sister Alexander, General Chairman of Division No. 59, Southern R. R., on the illness of Sister Alexander, and hope for her speedy recovery. Mr. C. B. Pierce received a telegram stating that Bro. C. E. Layman was being brought to Baltimore to the Johns Hopkins Hospital for an operation, as he was ex- tremely ill. Everybody in O. R. T. circles knows Bro. Layman, and I feel I was voic- ing the sentiments of the membership when I sent a return telegram expressing sym- pathy in behalf of the members of the L. A., as Sister Layman and daughter are faithful members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, belonging to Local No. 7. We hope by the next issue that Bro. Layman will have re- covered, and will leave Baltimore a well man. Sister Daisy M. Sherwood, of Centralia, Wash., who has so capably held the office of general secretary and treasurer of Local No. 24 since its organization in March, has been compelled to resign on account of poor health. Sister Sherwood lias been one of the most faithful and loyal workers, and we trust her health will soon be restored. We wish to express our sympathy to Sister Sherwood, and to the local, in the sickness of their friend and helper, and join in regretting that so good a member and worker will have to give up for a time and hope that the rest prescribed will re- sult in her recovery. Along with the sad things in this issue, there are other pleasant things which have taken place since the last issue. The urgent invitation to attend the twenty-seventh anniversary of the organ- izing of the O. R. T. resulted in my at- tending that delightful banquet, and being most cordially entertained at the beautiful home of Sister G. H. Hilley, general chair- man of Local 16 and first vice-president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Sister Hilley lives at Jamaica, L. I., and from there we went to Fraternity Hall, where a business meet- ing was held first, and where the grand secretary and treasurer was given a hearty greeting. The fact that Sister Hilley was elected at the Baltimore con- vention as first vice-president had been kept a secret until that night, and she was intro- duced, for a speech, as holding this honor in the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and this informa- tion w'as greeted with a rousing applause. Everybody was delighted over this and felt that Local 16 was entitled to one of the Grand Officers’ positions, as they have worked so faithfully for the Ladies’ Auxil- iary and stand at the top as the banner local. If all the locals would work for our cause as does this local, they would be surprised at the interest and results of their efforts, and the O. R. T. brothers on Divi- sion 44 consider themselves most lucky that they have the Ladies’ Auxiliary on their division, as they have one continuous royal time. Splendid speeches were made, and the refreshments left nothing to be de- sired. Again, the sisters of Local 15 held the most successful meeting in their history in Milwaukee on June 18th, and while these sisters have not accomplished the results that Local 16 have, and do not hold the many social affairs, yet this local stands at Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1163 the head in having the largest number of members in their local. They decided at that meeting that from this time on they will take their place in the front ranks as being at the head in all other ways be- sides in numbers, and with this end in view they are planning for a convention meet- ing to be held in the early fall, where all the other locals, such as Local 2, Local 24, and sisters from the Soo Lines, and others from the Grand Division, who live near enough to Minneapolis, Minn., will be in- vited to be present, and a joint meeting can he held, in which the best methods to con- duct the affairs of the locals will be dis- cussed and plans laid for a concerted effort to thoroughly organize the Northwest. The grand secretary and treasurer will surely accept the invitation to be present, and will look forward to meeting many already known and others whom she is most anxious to meet personally. This meeting will be arranged for at the July meeting, where Sister B. E. Nason, seventh vice-president, will attend. LETTER FROM LOCAL No. 24. Sister K. P. Michaelson, of Mapleton, N. D., has filled out blanks and will soon be one of us. She has also promised to serve as local chairman on the North Da- kota Division, of which she has the dis- tinction of being the first member. Sister B. E. Nason, seventh vice-presi- dent, Ladies’ Auxiliary; Sister Sam John- son, wife of general chairman, and Sister Maude Graham and little daughter, are with their husbands in St. Paul, Minn., who are there on. committee work. Sister Maude Graham will take the position of general secretary and treasurer in Local 24, to relieve Sister Sherwood. Sister Graham attended the Baltimore con- vention, and is also most capable to fill this important position. Sister M. A. Smoot, local chairman of the Yellowstone Division, left for her home in Glendive, Mont., June 15th, after spending several weeks with relatives in Fairfield, Neb. I wish to take this means to express my appreciation of the many letters I have re- ceived, expressing their pleasure and con- gratulations upon my re-election as grand secretary and treasurer to the Ladies’ Auxiliary. I think these feelings toward me are just as sincere as were those of the sisters at the convention, who so beautifully remem- bered me by giving me the Friendship Pin, which was a vpluntary expression of their friendship and their co-operation in the work I have tried to do to build up the Auxiliary. This united effort should re- sult in a mighty 'growth of our beloved cause, and I ask each and every member to let us renew our interest and determine to work harder than ever before, and we will be personally benefited by our united efforts. Sister E. L. Rose, of Local 23, and Sister J. A. Tracy, of Local 22, are working upon their quilts, from which they expect to make quite a sum of money. Many other plans are being made in various locals for renewed efforts. It gives me great pleasure to again an- nounce that another request for a charter to become a local has been received in my office. This request comes from Sister Tyree, of the Seaboard Air Line. A pic- nic was held in Grand Park, Atlanta, Ga., where this division decided that it would benefit them to have a local upon their divi- sion. The required number of members were secured, and these sisters expect to hold a meeting at same time, and in the same hall as the O. R. T. brothers, and lay plans for a flourishing local and to have many social pleasures together. This is a great movement from the South, and we hope that in other parts of the country tin- request will come that we need the Ladies' Auxiliary, and that the O. R. T. brothers will be just as pleased to donate the char- ter and help to organize as have these brothers and others who have helped to form locals. Some of the sisters who joined at the Baltimore convention did not give their right address or a mistake was made some- how, and in order to send- you your cards 1 would like the correct addresses of Mrs. Mary Linda Lewis, Mrs. Glorianie \\ il- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1164 The Railroad Telegrapher. liams, Mrs. Renie Kelley ; also Mrs. C. W. Church, who is a member, but address un- known. I hope to be able to give full and com- plete information about when the Mutual Benefit will be put into operation by the August issue, and I hope the many mem- bers who desire this department will join promptly after we get the Mutual Benefit Department added to the Ladies’ Auxiliary as part of its work. This is a very im- portant department, and it must be estab- lished upon a strictly business basis. I also hope that the minutes will be in my office ready to send to the membership, so that the proceedings can be read with the pleasure they anticipate. Fraternally, Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Local No. 16. Our June meeting was one long to be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to be present. It was the 27th an- niversary of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, and the occasion«was fittingly cele- brated by a joint entertainment, L. A. No. 16 and N. Y. Division No. 44. Local No. 16 held a very important and interesting business meeting in the lodge room, over which our worthy general chair- man, Sister Mrs. G. W. Hilley, presided. After the meetings of Division No. 44 and Local Division No. 16 adjourned all of the members of both organizations pro- ceeded to the banquet hall, where the en- tertainment committees (Bro. F. H. Surine, chairman for Division No. 44, and Sister Mrs. A. F. Hellar, chairman for the Ladies’ Auxiliary) had arranged a splendid pro- gram for the evening. The hall was nicely decorated with Amer- ican flags and bunting and presented a very handsome appearance. The tables were decorated with flowers. Covers laid for 200 members and guests. The chief telegrapher of Division No. 44, Bro. C. B. Van Nostrand, acted as toast- master for the evening and introduced the following speakers, whose addresses were thoroughly enjoyed by all present Bro. Van Nostrand first introduced Sec- ond Vice-President T. M. Pierson, of the O. R. T., who took for his subject “History and Progress of the O. R. T.” Bro. Pier- son’s address was thoroughly enjoyed, espe- cially by the younger members of both organizations who were not acquainted with the early trials and struggles of the Order. In conclusion he warned the members to be loyal to their Order and Division, to always be ready with a kind word and a helping hand to those in distress, to be honest and loyal to your employers, and, above all, to follow the teachings of the Order and be loyal to their families, par- ticularly their fathers and mothers. Before Bro. Pierson took his seat he took occasion to introduce the next speaker, Sister Mrs. Gearge W. Hilley, first vice- president of the Grand Division of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. After the prolonged applause ceased and Sister Hilley was able to speak, she partially reviewed her work for the past four years. Bro. Van Nostrand next introduced our worthy general secretary and treasurer, Sister Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, who made a special trip all the way from Baltimore to favor us with her presence. Sister Pierce took for her subject, "Duties of Members,” requesting all members of the Auxiliary to purchase goods bearing the union label whenever possible. The last speaker to be introduced was the newly elected general chairman of the New Haven Railroad System, Bro. Leonard Jackson Ross, who said, in part, that the first time he had heard of Division No. 44 it was at the Atlanta convention, where he first met and heard the delegates from No. 44, and after getting acquainted with them and seeing their work in the convention he said he knew he was paying a visit to a real live division and he was agreeably sur- prized to find things even more up to date than he anticipated. He said he thought the arrangement whereby Division No. 44 and Local No. 16 held their regular meet- ings in the same building and on the same night was a splendid success socially and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1165 fraternally and he would try and have his division in Boston adopt the same plan. A splendid luncheon was served and the music was thoroughly enjoyed. The enter- tainment committee deserve great praise for their untiring efforts. We ha'd many other distinguished visitors, members from other divisions, but space will not permit the writer to give a list of names. There was only one thing that cast a shadow over the meeting and that was the thought that the father of the parent organi- zation, who twenty-seven years ago started the great movement of brotherhood among the railroad telegraphers, Bro. A. D. Thurs- ton, had only a few weeks before been called to his eternal rest, and Local No. 16 hereby extends its sincere sympathy to his associate Grand officers, to the railroad telegraphers’ fraternity, to his many sor- rowing friends <tnd the members of his family. Fraternally, Mrs. J. E. Shields, Sec. and Treas. Local No. 23. Our meeting at Granite, Saturday, June 14th, was indeed a very successful one, and those who were fortunate enough to be able to attend spent a very enjoyable day. Account delayed trains from the east, Sisters Potts and Gardner were compelled to return home before reaching Granite. Sister Daley, of Divide, having been called East on account of the death of her mother, was unable to be with us. The entire local extend sympathy to Sister Daley. Since our last meeting we have received applications from Miss Iva Collier and Mrs. Mary Coldiron. Mrs. Edith Strimple could no longer resist being in on the good things we are enjoying and was present at Granite, making our membership now seventeen. We are glad to extend a welcome to the three new sisters. Sister Iva Collier is visiting friends at Cripple Creek. We missed her presence at the Granite meeting. The silk log cabin quilt which we have been working on for some time past was finished at Granite and the tickets are now out for its sale, and ere this reaches you the owner will have been known. Too much can not be said as to the beauty of the quilt, and the lucky one will have cause to be proud. Sister Loveland’s cooking can not be overlooked as being superb and we wish to thank Bro. Loveland for his excellent dish washing. Our next meeting will be at Glenwood Springs and all are anticipat- ing a good time and a swim in the pool. Let’s try and have a membership of twenty at that time. Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen. Sec. and Treas. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our Gracious Father, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to call to her heavenly home the beloved mother of our sister, Bertha Daley; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Local No. 23, of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, System Division No. 81, extend to Bro. and Sister Daley our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of grief, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolu- tions be placed upon the records of this division, a copy forwarded to our bereaved sister and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Jeanette Gardner, Mrs. Glf.n C. Potts, Committee. C. R. I. A P. Ry., Local No. 22. Local No. 22 is growing slowly but surely, as the memberships of Miss Anna Potts, of Peyton, Colo. ; Mrs. Deves, of Brewster, Kan., and Mrs. Franklin, of Kanorado, Kan., has been secured by Mrs. Tracy, and Mrs. Black has the promise of five more who will come in soon. The general chairman is now living in Goodland, Kan., where her husband is work- ing in the relay office. A “name quilt" is being planned. It is thought this will bring a little money into the treasury, which will be used for buying stationery for the use of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. All correspondence will be gladly received. Cert. 5. Digitized by i^.ooQle

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1166 The Railroad Telegrapher. Seaboard Air Line. The ladies on the Seaboard Air Line are next in line for a local. Instead of holding their regular meeting the boys brought their families and had a picnic spread at Grant v Park, Atlanta, Ga., on June 22d. Some of the ladies were already enthusiastic over the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and after a nice dinner, prepared by the ladies, most of the men were also, and it was no trouble at all to secure the number of members neces- sary for the charter. At the next regular meeting they expect to have the charter, elect officers, appoint an official correspondent, etc., and get to work to have the banner local of this sec- tion. I was a guest at this picnic and can vouch for the good time on this particular occasion, and I must say that any lady who is eligible for membership in this local and does not avail herself of the privilege is missing a good chance for many pleasant times in the future. Sister W. H. Tyree, R. F. D. No. 5, Box 172, Atlanta, Ga., has a supply of applica- tion blanks and will be glad to furnish them to anyone asking for them. Dita May West. 1. W. B. Beacham. 2. W. B. Kennedy. 3. R. M. Brewer. 4. A J. Hines. 5. M. Q. Bullock. O. R. T. GROUP— SEABOARD AIR LINE— ABBEVILLE, S. C. Digitized by Google

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A TEST OF NERVE. SOME years ago an eminent railroad man said: “They will build engines that will beat a mile a minute dash with a heavy train, but to operate them successfully you’ll have to invent something besides flesh and blood.’’ And the tenderfoot who has clung to a fireman’s “seatbox” while the machine un- der him was spinning out the miles at that rate will vigorously second the statement. But that assertion was made back yonder in the 19th century. This is the 20th. The Burlington had completed its eastern cut-off of the Mississippi River, and one locomotive was covering the division between Brookfield and St. Louis, 175 miles. The Northern Pacific express reached the mid-Missouri division 50 minutes late. The engine hauling it was sending aloft a geyser of steam from the safety valve and quivering all over as if enraged that in spite of its best exertions this dishonor had attached to it. And the engine driver was mean enough to slander it by saying. “She just wouldn’t make steam.’’ If the machine could have talked it would have said something about “nerve.” A helper leaped into the cab as the engi- neer stepped off, and ran the engine down the tracks leading to the roundhouse. Then there was slowly backed up to a long line of vestibule coaches that had come in from the coast, a double compound, a type re- cently adopted by the road. The coupling was made so gently that the most sensitive passenger could not have told when the tender struck the front express car. The engineer, “Australian Jack,” as the boys called him, walked over to the fireman’s side and looked down the depot platform, where trucks of baggage and express were being noisily wheeled about. A tall man with an iron gray moustache emerged from the crowd and walked up to No. 850 — Jack’s engine. He was superintendent of the lines in Missouri. “Jack,” he said, “we’re nearly an hour late. The president and two of the direct- ors are along and they want to catch the Iron Mountain at Union Station in the morning. There’s a big consolidation meet- ing of the Southern at Memphis tomorrow, and they have to be there. They won’t wait for them if they’re late. Blossom lost time out of the junction because he was afraid of the new track work and the ‘big uns’ are ‘most wild.’ You understand what this means to me." Australian Jack touched his hat and in- clined his head a little, but said nothing. As the superintendent turned away a mes- ’ senger boy rushed up toward 850. The official stopped him and took the message from his hand. He said: “Never mind; Jack don’t want that now. I’ll give it to him at the station.” When 850 started there was no slipping of the drivers, no sudden jerk and shutting off of the steam. The engineer clasped the lever with a velvet touch and the wheels began to move. The start was so gradual that the great men who were smoking their cigars in the rear compartment of the president’s car frowned and wondered if the man at the throttle was of the sort that could gather up that 50 minutes out of a schedule that called for nearly 60 miles an hour. “I think Jack will make it all right,” said the superintendent, “but I’m afraid I played him a scurvy trick tonight, and one for which he will never forgive me when he learns the truth.” “What was that?” said the president Digitized by LiOOQle

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1168 The Railroad Telegrapher. "Well, his mother, who lived down the road a piece, had been unwell for several days, and just before starting the telegraph boy went toward the engine with a tele- gram. I knew it wasn’t a train order be- cause they were all in. It struck me that Jack had better not get the message just then and I took it. It was from his sister and simply said, ‘mother is dead,’ ” con- cluded the superintendent, with a sigh. “It was too late to get another man, and I didn’t tell him." “And he is ignorant of his misfortune?’’ said one of the directors. "Of course,” answered the superintendent. “It might be dangerous to let him know while making the sort of run he has to make tonight.” The speaker judged from sharp experience. The men smoked their cigars in silence. The smooth rolling cars began to gather momentum, but there was no jerking, no swinging of the solid train — just an easy slipping along as a pneumatic tired buggy might run over a velvet carpet. The superintendent explained the dis- tances between the stations and the men who had thousands at stake on the success of the run got out paper and figured the rate at which the miles were being thrown behind. The 34 miles to Macon was made in 39 minutes — the numerous coal switches in Macon County being responsible for the loss of five minutes. This made 55 minutes behind, and the railway magnets gloomily shook their heads. “Boys,” said the president,” “I’m afraid the jig is up. He’ll never make it. It’s queer they refused to postpone that meet- ing; guess they don’t want us there.” The superintendent looked at the floor and said nothing. It seemed to the impa- tient men in the rear car that the express and baggage men at Macon would never get through. At last the signal was given, and the train started out on the new St. Louis cut-off. After creeping through the yards, it came into the open and lunged through the rich farming lands, where the early pioneers of the Middle West had fought Indians, leveled the great forests and made history. The rock ballast road bed was as level as a billiard table and Australian Jack had struck the schedule gait before the officers realized it At a tiny station 10 miles northwest of Paris, the superintendent noted his watch. With- in 10 minutes the roar of the rushing ex- press train started the echoes of the drowsy county seat of Missouri’s Democratic Gib- raltar, Monroe County, and a minute after- wards the red lights on the rear car were disappearing in the direction of the Missis- sippi. There was but one more stop until the Missouri River was reached, and the superintendent knew Jack w’ould make the run of his life to Old Monroe. The next 10 miles was made in eight and one-half minutes. Then the engine settled down to work. The rate was increased to 10 miles in eight minutes; then in seven; then in six ; which was the limit and which was held without a deviation. The presi- dent dropped back in his chair. He knew the man in front was doing everything hu- manity could accomplish. Out of every 10 minutes traversed he was placing four minutes against the 55 on the debit side, and if this gait was kept up to the city limits the train would back into Union station exactly on time. As the early dawn of the June morning crept over the Mississippi, the limited crossed the line of Audrain and invaded the soil of old Pike, the starting point of so many of Missouri’s worthy sons. Some of the passengers, scenting the approach of the river, walked out into the vestibules to look at the scenery in the twilight. Then they noticed something of which they had been unaware while lying in their chairs — that the mileposts and other objects were whizzing past them at a rate they had never before experienced in all their lives. It was hard to believe that gently rocking train was annihilating distance at the rate of 80 miles an hour, but that is the story the mileposts told. At Old Monroe there was a wait. The dispatcher had calculated on a run of only 60 miles an hour out of Macon and had permitted a north-bound train to leave West Alton on the limited supposed lost time. The president and directors frowned and began to look anxious again. Ten minutes was placed on the wrong side of Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1169 the ledger. The officials from their observ- atory glared at the innocent freight engi- neer, and the president said something the Sunday-school books don’t approve of. It seemed so long this time before 850 struck the maximum that - the president thought the engineer must have abandoned the task. He suggested that the superin- tendent go forward and see what the mat- ter was, but that gentleman said : “We are on a gradual grade, and have an unusually heavy train. He’s doing the best he can. I think he’ll make it.” Along the river before striking the bridge is a level stretch of road, about the best on the system. When 850 reached it she "jumped” like a racehorse. It was the first jar felt by the passengers during the trip from the central Missouri division. Along here the speed of the train was little short of a hurricane. The section was covered before the passengers hardly realized they were on it, and the train leaped over the bridge without diminution of speed. Then a smooth road, a few turns, and the heavy fog of the city obliterated the appearances of day. The officials looked at their watches. “There’s only one way he can make it,” said the president. “Will there be much travel ovei; the streets this early do you think?” he asked the superintendent. “There’ll be some,” that officer replied, “but they’ll open the bell valve and take the chances. If we don’t strike anything you’ll reach the station to the second.” Along the winding, wriggling track, around the lumber yards, warehouses, glue works and factories the nerve-racking rate was held with death-like tenacity. At one crossing a team escaped annihilation by hardly a hair’s breadth, and the men who looked out of the glass windows in the rear could see the driver and several people gesticulating and shaking their fists in their direction. A policeman standing in a saloon door scowled and wrote something in his note book. With a roar and a rush the train shot up on the elevated, flew past the ancient levee warehouses, around the tene- ments in the southern district, and then took one strand of the web south of Union station and followed it to a given point; then stopped and slowly backed into the sheds. “Gentlemen,” said the superintendent, “the Iron Mountain is over on the 10th track. You have three minutes to reach it.” He then hurried to the front of the train. Australian Jack leaned from the front of his cab and waited. His face was pale ^s death and his lips were twitched. Soldiers tell us the bravest men lose their nerve after the battle. “Jack, my boy.” said the superintendent, “you’ve done me a good turn tonight and I fear I’ve done you an ill one. I got this message for you at Brookfield and wouldn’t deliver it then because — because — because” “For fear I’d flunk,” said Jack. He took the paper mechanically. He didn’t start, as the superintendent expected, but folded it and put it in his pocket “I saw the boy hand you the message,” said the engineer, “and you read it and looked at me. That told me the story. I knew then my poor old mother was dead, because she had been very ill and my sister had agreed to tell me how she was just before we started. I knew the worst had happened when you did not give the mes- sage to me,” and Jack sat down on the step of the tender and buried his face in his arms. The superintendent reverentially took off his hat and looked across at the network of tracks and moving switch engines. He ap- preciated his subordinate’s devotion to duty because he himself had risen through efforts of a kindred nature. — The Criterion. BY THE CAMERA’S AID. THE DICKENS! Sir Hugh Denton flushed up to the roots of his fair hair and flung the photograph down in disgust. The thing annoyed him. Once was bad enough in all conscience, but to repeat the joke a second morning was more than a fellow could stand. Of course, it was the brilliant idea of some ass at the club. Sir Hugh remem- bered now that he had been airing his views to a select party after dining there, when up in town last week. They had gathered in the smoking room after dinner, Digitized by LiOOQle

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1170 The Railroad Telegrapher. and the conversation had turned upon the latest society wedding. “Your turn next, old man,” Musgrave had said. “You'll be wanting a chatelaine for the Towers, now that your uncle is dead. “Sir Henry’s housekeeper is all the mis- tress that the Towers is likely to see for many years to come. I don't believe in early marriage,” he had replied. “How interesting! May we inquire why?” drawled Lieutenant Brandsby, of the Guards, and Sir Hugh had spoken quite eloquently of the freedom of the unmarried man and somewhat slightingly of the fair sex in general. He remem- bered this now, and also how Musgrave had prophesied that he would fall an easy victim to the wiles of the match-making mammas when the season began. The lieutenant had wagered with him that Den- ton would be married before the year was out. “Ah!” Sir Hugh chipped an egg thoughtfully and poured out a second cup of coffee. Then he picked up the photograph again and laughed. “That’s the idea,” he said to himself. “A plot between Musgrave and Brandsby, of course. Send one or two mysterious photographs of a pretty debutante, rouse a fellow’s interest and curiosity, then see that the original meets her fate in the shape of Sir Hugh Denton, newly-made squire of Denton Towers, in some London ball- room! A very pretty plot, Musgrave, but you don't win your bet quite so easily as that!” Sir Hugh was so pleased with his ability as an amateur detective that he looked at the pictured face beside his plate with more interest. A lovely little face, perfect in its Grecian outline, looked up at him from the plain, unsigned mount. Dark tendrils of curling hair clustered round the forehead and peeped at the nape of the neck. Soft velvet eyes like' a pansy, and a sweet un- smiling mouth. Who the dickens was she? lie picked up the envelope again, but the typed ad- dress told him nothing. London postmark — of course, it was that ass Musgrave. Could the picture be one of his sisters? There were girls at the Musgraves, he knew ; but surely even Charlie Musgrave would not chuck his sister’s photograph around to other fellows. Sir Hugh had never known his own mother, and he had no sisters, ^.s the ward and heir of the late Sir Henry, his had been a somewhat restricted life. The squire had not been unliked by the humble folks among whom he dwt Most of his neighbors were also his ten- ants, but they had not found him a hard landlord. Nevertheless, he had had the name of being a woman-hater, for it was rumored that he had been jilted in his youth and never looked with interest upon a woman afterwards. He had very early tried to install into his ward a knowledge of the fickleness and unreliability of the sex, and as few women save the servants, or on the rare occasion of a dinner party, the rector’s wife, the doctor's lady, and a few other dowagers, ever came to Denton Towers, the boy’s personal experience was limited. Hugh looked down now at the pictured face. For the moment he forgot Musgrave and Brandsby and the Club nonsense that had sent these two mysterious photographs unasked among his correspondence. His face became a trifle wistful. Other fellows, he knew, had women folks around them — mothers and sisters — if he had a sister he should want her to look like that Hugh pulled himself up with a short laugh and picking up the two cards tore them in half deliberately across the face. A slight movement at his elbow caused him to look around sharply. "Oh, is it you, Martin? Well?” The discreet butler moved nearer. “There are two of the tenants waiting to sec you, sir ; and Johnson would like you to have a look at the new cart horse, sir.” “All right! Show it into the library!” said Sir Hugh, confusedly, pushing the fragments of the photographs hurriedly into a heap and rising from his chair. “Sir?” said the respectable Martin, re- proachfully. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1171 “The tenants, I mean,” said Sir Hugh, recovering himself. “And tell Johnson I’ll be out to the stables presently.” “Women already!” remarked the stout butler, sadly, as he cleared the pieces of torn card away; later, “I dunno what old Sir Henry would have said to such goings on 1” The tenant farmer’s business proved to be long and troublesome, involving some tiresome alterations in the wording of a lease. “I’ll slip up to town and see my solicitor about it. Don’t you worry, Bradley, I’ll see it put right for you,” said the young baronet, heartily, as he bade the man good day. “Pack me a bag for a night or two, Mar- tin,” he called, as he swung out of the hall on his way to the stables. And Martin, who combined the duties of occasional valet with those of the but- ler's padtry, shook his head doubtfully, as he obediently complied with his young master’s request. Once in town, Sir Hugh made his way to his club. Here he would dine and see what there was on at the theaters. No need to trouble about business until tomorrow. More from force of habit than in the expectation of any correspondence, he strolled up to the letter rack. “Sir Hugh Denton, Bart., 3/0 The Wellington Club.” stared at him from a long legal-looking blue envelope. “Hm !” he commented, as he drew it out. “Why do they send it here instead of down to Denton Dale?” Carrying his letter into the smoking- room, he nodded to one or two fellows he knew, and sat down and lit a cigar. “Old Fogson’s yielded to modern notions and got a typewriter after all,” was his thought, as he slipped his wiry paper cutter under the flap of the envelope. His mind was full of the lease, and how much he ought to do this year by way of improve- ments' to the village of Denton Dale. His responsibilities as a great landlord were coming home to him, and he was inclined to take them seriously. “By gad ! he would let the fellows have that cricket pitch off the end of the park, that his uncle had always stood out against!” Absent-mind- edly he drew out — not the crisp lawyer’s letter, with the legal phraseology, he was expecting — not a reminder that certain taxes and obligations were due and “liable to be paid forthwith,” but a charming full length panel portrait of a girl! The same girl, with the dark curling hair, the velvet eyes that looked a trifle sad, the sweet face with its delicate outlines. She was dressed in white and held a basket of roses in her hand from which she had picked one long spray to fasten in her dress. It was a lovely picture, even Sir Hugh admitted that, although his first impulse was to throw it into the fire. Yet — why should he care if somebody was fool enough to pester him with photographs of a pretty girl? He would put it into his pocket, and when he met Musgrave “Sir Hugh!” He looked up as the waiter spoke : “A messenger boy in the hall to see you, sir; says it’s important to see you personally.” “All right, I’ll be ddwn in a moment,” and somewhat wondering, Denton followed the man down the wide stairway. “Well, my lad, what is it?” he said to the boy, who stood waiting, cap in hand. “Please, sir, are you Sir Hugh Denton?” he asked. Upon assurance being given, the boy brought out of his wallet a square, fat package, and handed it over. “I had to give this into your ’ands, and no one else’ was to touch it, werry important,” said the boy. Sir Hugh took it gingerly. “Here,” he said, “there must be some mistake. I am not expecting any parcel, besides, this is not addressed ” But the boy had fled. “I don’t think there can be any mistake, sir,” said the hall porter, who had listened to this dialogue, respectfully, and now come forward, “seeing as ’ow someone or other ’as bin ’ere hevery day this last week inquirin’ if Sir Hugh Denton was hup in town !’’ “What sort of people?” inquired Denton. “Gals, mostly!” was the disconcerting answer. The bustling arrival of a fussy old colonel, in a motor car, took up the por- ter’s attention, and Hugh returned slowly Digitized by LiOOQle

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1172 The Railroad Telegrapher. to his arm-chair, having quite forgotten the mysterious lady of the photograph in the annoyance of this fresh encounter. The package in his hand bore no address or label whatsoever. He felt like a boy as he ripped off the string and removed the tissue paper wrappings one by one. The last layer was daintily tied with pale blue ribbon, and being unfastened, disclosed a little cardboard case. Hugh felt rather than saw that several pairs of eyes were watching his proceedings. Beribboned boxes were not a usual item of corre- spondence in the Wellington Club. Flushing somewhat, he opened the lid. There, reposing on a bed of pink cotton wool lay a silver frame, enclosing the portrait of a girl. Denton knew before his brain took it in what he should see. He had been expecting it. Rapping out a good round English “damn!” he gathered up his parcel and left the room. Amused looks and an echo of smothered laughter followed him. Next day, having satisfactorily concluded the business with his solicitor, he posted down to Balham to look up Musgrave. He found that worthy engaged in tennis with a bevy of fair girls, most of whom Sir Hugh rightly took to be his sisters. Jolly, plump girls, they were, round faced and healthy, but the very antithesis of the lady of the photograph. Perforce, Denton had to take a racquet. “He was champion at Baliol, you know, girls,” said his friend. It was not until afternoon tea had been disposed of, and the girls had retired to dress for dinner, that he found an opportunity to open fire. “Look here, old man,” he said to Mus- grave, “I don’t mind a joke. I’ve played too many off on you at college to be over- sensitive on that head, and I don't mind being made the subject of a wager, but when it comes to making a confounded foo' of a fellow at the club, why, hang it all, you know 1" “What on earth do you mean?” asked Musgrave, astonished. Sir Hugh looked at him, trying to keep his rising temper down. “Oh, well 1 if that's your game,” he said. “Honestly, old chap,” said Musgrave, who saw that his friend was in earnest, “I haven’t the ghost of an idea what you mean 1” Sir Hugh took from his pocket a full length portrait of a girl and laid it on the table. From another pocket he drew a little silver frame containing a daintily- colored miniature of the same girl. “Who is that girl?” he demanded, “and why do you send her portrait to me?” “Me send it to you!” exclaimed Mus- grave, forgetting the rules of grammar in his astonishment. “I never saw her be- fore!” His manner was so emphatic that Denton was obliged to believe him. “Rather pretty," said- Musgrave, looking at the photographs again, “but rather too dark and woe-begone for my taste.” Unaccountably irritated by this judg- ment, Denton gathered the photographs up and replaced them in his pocket, and not another word would he say upon the sub- ject. Before he left the house, he heard that Brandsby was off on furlough, gone for a long tour abroad. Clearly he was not thinking about Denton and his chance wager as to his marriage. Who, then, could it be? Two or three weeks passed and Denton found his time pretty fully- occupied. He was almost forgetting the irritating incident at the club, though, curi- ously enough, he kept the framed photo- graph on his bedroom mantelpiece and looked at it often. Then one morning he found a large envelope bearing the name of a well-known firm of London tailors by his plate, at breakfast “Samples,” he said, as he opened. Sam- ples, indeed, but not of cloth, for out came a most delicious picture of the lady of his dreams. For it had come to that. Denton had fallen in love with the dark little lady with the pensive eyes. “By Jove 1” he exclaimed, as he looked at the photograph, “she must send 'em herself.” He knew in his heart it was not so. even while he said it, for even with his limited experience of women he could see she was a lady. A hasty note to the firm of tailors brought a polite reply : the envelope re- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1173 ceived was such as they were constantly using in their business, but it had not been posted by them to Denton Towers. How- ever, in the future they would be very happily, etc. . . . After this, photographs began dropping in upon him at intervals. Once, a small village child handed him one when he was out with his gun. “An old lady had given her a penny to bring it.” Now Denton knew all the folks in Denton Dale, and made quick inquiries as to whom had vis- itors, but the child replied with a villager’s vacant stare, “that the envelope was gived her by an ole lady down at station and she gived her a penny to bring it. . . .” About this time the county dowagers, especially those with marriageable daugh- ters, remarked with pleasure that Sir Hugh Denton began to take his place in society. “Such an agreeable young man, my dear,” remarked old Lady Delaware to the rec- tor’s wife, “quite an improvement upon, that old curmudgeon, Sir Henry.” “Yes,” assented the lady from the vicar- age, “he seems quite a ladies' man.” The fact was, Denton was looking for his little lady. If he went to a ball he looked eagerly at the debutantes as they entered, only to make an early escape as his hopes were disappointed. His frequent visits to town were remarked, for he had become quite a playgoer. In the daytime he sauntered down the Row or lounged in the fashionable restaurants. If he had only known. “What a fool I am,” he said to himself fifty times a day; but still he searched. ****** It was a bitterly cold night in December. The streets were covered with a thick slush of half-frozen snow. A girl in a shabby brown ulster was hurrying along the sidewalk of one of the mean little streets that branch off the Wilton Road. Once she stopped to look at the Christmas display in a green-grocer’s shop, then hur- ried on again. Once more she stopped, this time before a small toy shop and stood looking at the display of Teddy bears and golliwogs. Sir Hugh Denton, striding through the sleet and looking with some interest at the unaccustomed quarters in which he found himself, noticed the garish little shop and saw the girl. “What a night for a woman to be out!” he thought. The woman of his world seldom walked. Sir Hugh had been in luck that afternoon. He felt all the elation of coming adven- ture. Strolling down the Wilton Road to meet a friend with whom he had an ap pointment, he had paused to glance into a photographer’s window. Instantly his gaze had been riveted, while friend and appointment and all else flew out of his mind. Here in the window before him were the replicas of the mys- terious photographs that during the summer had showered down upon him at Denton Towers. The same lovely face, the same dark curling hair, the same soft velvet eyes, the same graceful, dainty figure in differ-^ ent varieties of pose. “This style 7s 6d each,” the legend ran on one. “The van- dal! How dare he!” thought the baronet, savagely, as he rushed up the steps and entered the shabby reception room. “Will you kindly tell me " he began, excitedly. The young lady in charge looked through her pince-nez supercilious- ly. “One moment, sir, excuse me,” and turned back to the previous customer. Denton restrained his impatience as best he could, while this lady, a stout, voluble woman, got through her business. “Don’t let her out, whatever she says, or she’ll bite you !” said the stout woman. “All right, madam,” said the supercilious one. “I shall not touch her.” “She’ll ask, you know, and sound very pleading,” said the stout lady, “but I daren’t leave her unless you promise.” The young lady smiled skeptically, but gave the required promise, and after a few more words the voluble lady departed. “Now, sir?” said the photographer's as- sistant, turning to Denton politely. Before the astonished Sir Hugh had time to reply, a hoarse cry came from under the tabic by which he was standing. “Let me out !” the voice said. “Good heavens!" said the baronet, jump- ing back. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1174 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Oh, it’s only a parrot,” said the girl, laughing; “we have been photographing it on its mistress' hand and she has left it with us for an hour.” “ Please let poor Polly out !” pleaded the bird. Sir Hugh began to feel rather foolish, but he asked to be informed of the name of • the lady whose photograph was re- peated so often in the window. The smile faded from the face of the girl in the pince-nez. “It is not customary to give away the names of our clients,” she said. “I assure you I have an excellent reason for inquiring,” Denton assured her. “See, I have the same lady here,” and he drew from his pocket the miniature in the little silver frame. A queer look came into the girl's face. “If you have that,” she said, “you must know who the young lady is.” “Indeed I do not,” said Denton, flushing, “but I have a very good reason for wishing to find out.” The girl hesitated and looked uncertain. "If Mr. Browning were in ” she re- plied; “you see, sir, we are often asked such questions about our sitters, and Mr. Browning's rule is very strict about respect- ing their identity— unless they are public characters, and this one isn’t,” she added, and with that Sir Hugh Denton was obliged to be content. "When will Mr. Browning be in?” asked Denton. “He might be in tonight, before we close at seven, but it’s not at all certain,” and with that Sir Hugh Denton was obliged to be content. Thus it came about that he observed the shabby girl gazing into the toy shop window as he passed on his way to the photog- rapher's. Mr. Browning had not returned. "He had gone into the suburbs somewhere to photograph some horses and finding the afternoon too gloomy for his purpose, had decided to stay until morning.” Cursing the professional etiquette of all photographers, under his breath. Sir Hugh Denton hade the girl good evening and retraced his steps. It was not a neighbor- hood where one could get a taxi for the whistling, and so it happened that he passed the little toy shop again on foot. The shabby girl still stood there, although at least twenty minutes had passed. Now she was looking down at the iron grating be- neath her feet with unmistakable agitation in her manner. With the instinct of a gentleman to help a woman in distress, Sir Hugh drew near. As his footsteps sounded behind her, the girl lifted her head and resumed her gazing in the window. “Have you lost something?" he asked gently. The girl lifted her face and Denton saw — the lady of the photograph ! It was unmistakably the same. There could not be two such faces as that in the world. His heart beat wildly, to suffoca- tion, and the blood surged up into his face. The girl searched it with her eyes. Those eyes ! The face he had dreamed of and looked for during all these months! Suddenly she decided to trust him. and laughed a low, musical laugh. Her cheeks colored with annoyance. “My predicament is really too ridicu- lous for words,” she said. “One of my boot heels has stuck, quite fast, in this grat- ing and I can not wrench it out. I must have been here an hour, I think, looking at this silly window. I can not take my foot out and leave my boot here a night like this, can I?” Denton went down on one knee in the snow and looked at the tiny foot stuck fast in the grating. He touched it gently with his hand. “It's stuck jolly fast,” he said; “you must have worked it firmly in with trying to get it out. I say! Will you admire the golliwogs for another minute or two while I slip on for a cab?” “Oh, not a cab, please!" said the girl, distressed. “Just do as I say,” said Denton master- fully, and bolted off. In a few moments he was back with the cab, an antiquated four-wheeler. Jumping down, he reached the girl's side, and stooping again in the snow un- buttoned her shoe, while she, half-laughing, half crying, drew out her cold little foot Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1175 and stepped aside while he wrenched off the heel and handed her the mutilated shoe with a rueful apology. “Oh, how can I thank you?” exclaimed the little lady; “I was afraid they would notice me inside that vulgar little shop and come out and make a scene. I shall never want to look at a golliwog again 1” Sir Hugh hurried her into the waiting cab. “Where to?” he asked. "Twenty -one Bismarck street," she answered. Instantly the door was shut and the cab driven off. The cabman appeared to know the tortuous little streets and soon stopped before a tiny house that was slightly de- tached from the rest. Denton jumped down from his seat be- side the cabby and opened the door. “Oh 1” said the girl, “I am glad you are still here, You must come in and let my aunt thank you. I will fetch the money for the cabman.” “That’s all right,” said Denton men-, daciously, as the cab drove off, “he’s a friend of mine.” He was in a maze of happiness. Who she was he neither knew nor cared, only that he had found her, the lady of his dreams, and would never, never let her go again. Inside the clean little parlor Denton made the acquaintance of "auntie,” a sweet old lady with a face and hands like Dres- den china; an unmistakable lady, with the manner of an aristocrat. “May I ask to whom we are indebted for this kindness?” she asked, when mutual explanations had been made. Denton hesi- tated a moment, and then, thinking there had been enough of mystery lately, handed her his card. The old lady took it and read out slowly, “Sir Hugh Denton, The Towers, Denton Dale,” then sat down in her chair and stared wildly at the young man. Her face had whitened and she seemed on the verge of fainting. “What must you think of me?” she gasped. The girl, who had looked embarrassed when she heard the name and high estate of her unknown knight-errant, came anxiously forward with bewilderment in her face. Her aunt recovered herself with dignity. "Eileen," she said, “I want a few words alone with this gentleman ; go to your room until I ring.” Much bewildered, Eileen went through the door that Sir Hugh sprang forward to open for her, little suspecting that he had to battle with an overwhelming desire to take her in his arms as she passed. “Now, madam,” he said, gently, as he returned to the hearth, “tell me why you sent me all those photographs of your niece, and who she is, and how you came to know of me?” “Photographs?” faltered the old lady — she could not see that his eyes were shining — “photographs that I sent you?” For answer, Hugh Denton took a little silver framed picture from his pocket and laid it on the table, then one by one from his other pockets, until thirty presentments of the dainty face upstairs lay gleaming there. A hectic flush had sprung into the old lady’s face and her delicate hands were trembling. She put one hand up and cov- ered her eyes. “It was wrong, it was wrong,” she murmured. Sir Hugh suddenly dropped on his knees by the old lady’s side. “I love her ! I love her !” he whispered. “Madam, I have spent whole months in looking for your niece. Now tell me your story, for I know you have one.” Boy-like, he laid his head on the gray gown, and the frail old fingers, so like the mother he had never known, came down from the old lady’s face and laid themselves upon his yellow head. “You are very like Henry when he was a boy,” she said. “There is not much to tell,” she went on ; “my father was the village doctor when your Uncle Henry was a boy. We all grew up together. I re- member crying when your father went to India. He married, and you were born out there. I loved Henry best” — the gentle voice faltered a moment, and then went bravely on — “but Henry loved my sister Margaret. Margaret married a poor man and died in poverty. Henry never married — nor I. I have brought up Margaret’s bonny bairn.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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1176 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Eileen is more than bonny, she is beau- tiful!’’ interrupted the baronet with en- thusiasm. The old lady smiled. “Every time Eileen has needed things I could not get for her, for I am very poor, I have thought how different it might have been if Margaret had only married Sir Henry,” “But the photographs!” exclaimed Sir Hugh impatiently; “they must have cost a good deal?” “Eileen works at Mr. Browning’s studio,” said the old lady, “and he has used her as a model sitter with considerable success. I do not like it, but then no one knows her; he promised that.” Sir Hugh waved his hand inquiringly to the array of pictures on the table. The old lady fairly blushed. “I knew all about Henry’s adopted son,” she said slowly ; “sometimes I visit the old home ; it seemed to me if only there was some way of making him understand how good and sweet Margaret’s daughter was——” “God bless you !” exclaimed Sir Hugh, fervently. Eileen coming down the stairs at that moment was startled to hear a sound distinctly resembling a kiss. “Promise you’ll never tell her?” whis- pered the old lady. “I could never look her in the face again!” “I never will. She shall think that I bought ’em at Browning’s,” returned the baronet, as he swept up his treasured photo- graphs into his pocket again. “My dear,” said Eileen’s aunt, as she entered the room, “I find that Sir Hugh Denton's father and I were boy and girl friends long ago. It is very strange that you should have met in this way tonight.” And that was all the bride of Sir Hugh Denton ever found out of the matter. — By Gunby Golding, in South African Railway M agazine. THE IMPOSTURE. WAS reveling in my latest find. It was a will — an amateur’s will — written on blue foolscap. “The money of which I should die in possession, amounting to $2,500, will be found in notes in the secret drawer of the Patsea oak chest. To open the receptacle, press the fingers of the right hand upon the five small knobs in the margin of the second panel on the right hand side; with the thumb touch the inlaid rose in the center of the side panel. On opening the chest the drawer will be found open also." I read thus far, then vaguely wondered if the secret drawer had been discovered. I glanced at the date of the will and the name, address and description of the tes- tator— since 1890, when Erasmus White- head, sculptor, wrote these directions, the money had lain hid 1 Where had the old eccentric lived? At Mrs.' Pelham’s, 2 2 Marianetta Terrace, Chelsea. I made up my mind to call at 22 right away. “Erasmus Whitehead! Dead these 20 years,” puffed an old woman who opened 22’s blistered door to me. “Lodged with me- thirty years, he did, and his good lady, too, while she drew breath. Miss Jane does now, an’ a sweeter body you’ll not meet in all Lon’on — no, that you won’t, an’ I don’t care who says so 1” Mrs. Pelham showed me up to a little sitting-room. Jane Whitehead opened the door. Her dress was plain, but her sweetness was enough to keep any ass of thirty (like myself) tongue-tied and staring like a raw youth from the country. I found my tongue and plunged into explanations. Erasmus was her uncle. He was supposed to have died intestate. He had left nothing. On I went about my discovery and the chest. "The Patsea chest !” she echoed in de- spair, and her mouth trembled. “Oh, oh, it’s sold!” “ ’Twas old Sydney — Jacob Sydney — who bought it, dearie,” observed Mrs. Pelham. "The shop disappeared ten years ago.” “I'll try to trace it,” said Jane. “And thank you ever so much for being so kind.” "I — I’m only too glad to help you in any way,” I stuttered and departed, leav- ing my card. I wanted to see her again. I thought out a thousand plans, a billion excuses. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1177 But I never saw her. Seven whole wasted days passed. Then I had a note. “Dear Mr. Oakley,’’ it ran, “I have been fortunate enough to trace the chest, but am unable to open the secret drawer. Could you help me? I am in some haste, and would count myself even deeper in your debt if you would come to my aid. I shall be in after 6:30 each night, if you could spare me five minutes. “Yours sincerely, “Jane Whitehead.” Spare her five minutes! Five years!- Five lives- if I had ’em. At the end of the road I met her. She was obviously pleased (on the beastly chest’s account, of course). Mrs. Pelham bustled up to watch pro- ceedings. I examined the chest — bosses, knobs, inlaid strips and the rose. Then I ' opened the lid. A floor panel had risen ; from it, to one side, obtruded a drawer. Jane bent down, Mrs. Pelham lowered her head, panting. I stood up, a sharp pain in my heart. It was empty. Whatever it had con- tained had been abstracted. Jane straightened and walked to the win- dow. Mrs. Pelham subsided into a chair and blubbered. “Forgive — how foolish you must think me,” she said, trying to smile — a piteous attempt that shook a shower of tears from her brimming eyes. “I — I had been silly enough to be too sanguine.” Silence fell — a strained silence. Then she told me of her hunt for the purchaser of the chest. She had found Jacob Sydney in a back street in Putney, whither he had gone on giving up the shop. Fortunately — so fortunately, as she then thought — he had taken a fancy to the Patsea chest The old man was ill; she had not been allowed to see him, and it was only at a vastly enhanced price that he had con- sented to sell — $250 she told me, with a shiver. I’ve never felt so utterly wretched, so entirely despairing, as I did all that night, and the next day — till an hour after John King had left me. “I'm worried,” old King had growled. ‘Tt’s a girl — a typist — in the office. I’ve always thought her as honest as daylight. A day or so ago she came to me in a state of nervous excitement. She’s been with us six years — since she was 18— else she wouldn’t have asked nor I been so foolish as to give in. She asked point blank for a loan of $250. No wonder you jump," he growled. “She promised to repay within forty-eight hours. She was certain of her ability; some money had come to her un- expectedly. I let her have it. I trusted her implicitly, I te41 you. Today she came to me, white as a sheet, her eyelids swollen with tears, big blue rings round her eyes, absolutely ashamed of herself, and con- fessed she couldn’t pay.” “What’s her name?” I asked as care- lessly as I could. “Whitehead,” said he. At six-thirty Jane found me awaiting her. “I’ve been thinking,’’ I said, speaking rapidly in jerks. “We — we gave up too soon. We should have searched the chest more carefully. The notes might have slipped, you know.” I went over to the chest, found the catches and threw up the lid. She bent down, thrusting her little hand into the hollow from which the drawer had risen. I heard her draw a noisy, shuddering breath. . From the hole she dragged a bundle — something wrapped in yellow, dust-stained paper, tied with a piece of rotting string. Cobwebs and dirt fell in a shower as she tore away the covering. Then she threw back her head with a cry of delight, of huge relief, laughed unstead- ily, trembling violently. “God bless you, look! You don’t know all you’ve done for me, I feel I can breathe again. I feel clean now. I felt dishonest. Now — now everything’s glorious 1 How much is there, Mr. Oakley?” “Five hundred pounds,” I told her. "It was. Yes, you told me so,” she an- swered and she seemed all on wires. “It’s —it’s splendid. I’ve been longing to pay Mrs. Pelham for ages. I owe her rent, and she will buy little extra things for me. I was thinking of her mostly, which made me — underhand.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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1178 The Railroad Telegrapher.. Then she told me the story I had al- ready heard from John King. Mrs. Pel- ham— forever dissolving into tears — came upstairs soon after. We sat, all three re- joicing. “I knew I could trust him,” she declared. “I knew it by his face. A good face — plain, maybe. A face to be trusted.” Jane said quite angrily, “Sarah 1” And it was then that I first allowed my- self to hope that Jane didn’t think me plain. In a month, then, it became a settled thing for her to return and find me waiting for her. But one day Jane did not offer her hand. “I received a letter this morning,” she said, her angry eyes on mine. “It came from a firm of lawyers. This was en- closed : “Madam,” it ran, “some years ago I purchased a chest from you. When re- pairing the base of it I discovered a secret f drawer, which contained the sum of $2,500. Rightly or wrongly, I considered the sum mine. Now, on my deathbed, I feel a little uncertain. I have neither kith nor kin, and I have decided to leave you, should you survive me, a legacy of the same amount. Your obedient servant, “Jacob Sydney.” "Why do this — why?” she cried passion- ately, adding with cruel illogicalness, “You must have known I should find out! I’m alone in the world; I’m poor. You’ve — you’ve cheated me into spending money which isn’t mine. How dared you — how could you? I thought you my friend. You meant to be kind. Yes, you’ve been cruel!” “Your trouble came about through me,” I said quietly, after a pause. “I let you in for it. It was my optimism which made you so eager to buy the chest. I apolo- gize.” She echoed the word in derision. “I can do no more,” I said. “Except — go,” she said rudely, yet she choked. And then I did the only wise thing I had done that afternoon. I went to her and stood behind her and said sternly: “I have an excuse. The best. I love you. I won’t bear your cruelty any longer. I won’t hear your reproaches. I'll only hear your answer to my question. Jane, will you marry me? And I’ll not hear your ‘No’ to that; only your ‘Yes.’” She had grown stiff, rigid, as first I spoke. Then little by little her head had fallen forward. She suddenly collapsed as her hands went forward, upward to her face. She was crying as my arms went round her, crying as I dragged her fingers from her tear-wet cheeks, crying as I bent her head back and stared into her eyes. But it was her lips — framing no word, but something infinitely sweeter — which answered me at last. — By A. G. Greenwood, in The St. Louis Sunday Star. ABOUT MEMORY. A GOOD- memory is one of the foun- dation stones of greatness; but it must be combined with acute observation, reflection and other qualities to be effective. The minds of some men are like pools which have no outlet — con- stant ingress thereto, but no egress. Con- sequently they grow stagnant, and are of no use to others and but little comfort to themselves. It is no .paradox to say that they remember everything, but forget to tell anything. Young people acquiring an education should avoid “cramming,” and remember that true education consists in accurate knowledge so systematically ar- ranged as to be ready for use at any mo- ment. To this end a good memory is in- dispensable. However desirable it is to have a reten- tive memory, it is not an unmixed good, as the testimony of many eminent persons will show. Bayard Taylor, who read nearly everything he came across, and consequently much that was worthless, often regretted that his memory had such a strong hold, inasmuch as the contents of a trashy book would often haunt his mind for weeks. 1'he real fault, however, lay in Taylor himself for not exercising more discrimi- nation in his reading. Sir Walter Scott, whose memory was marvelous, complained that his mind was burdened by much that was worthless to him and of little value to any one. Hence the necessity of judicious selection in what we read. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1179 Centuries ago a king of Thebes declared that the invention of writing was a misfor- tune to the human race, as it would dissi- pate the. memory and eventually prove the art of forgetting. That there is much truth in this asser- tion we must admit when we consider the remarkable memories of the ancients. It is well known that the Iliad and Odyssey of Homer were not reduced to writing for hundreds of years after their composition, but were retained in the minds of the Greeks and handed down from generation to generation until collected and written out by order of Pisistratus. It is said to have been no uncommon thing for an Athenian to be able to recite the whole of both the Iliad and Odyssey, which are com- posed of thousands of lines each. The note-books of the poet Southey were very numerous. He took notes and made extracts from all the books he read, but afterward condemned the practice of much note-taking, saying that it destroyed his memory. A distinguished lawyer of Phila- delphia, the late Mr. Meredith, convinced of the injury done the memory by writing, would never take notes in court. In the longest and most complicated cases, he would retain in his mind the testimony of witnesses and the arguments of the oppos- ing lawyers. Macaulay, the historian, had a very re- markable memory. He seldom forgot any- thing. When a boy, he accompanied his father one afternoon to the house of a friend. While there, he found on the table a copy of Scott's “Lay of the Last Min- strel,” which he had never before seen. While his father and the other guests were engaged in conversation, he read the vol- ume, and on his return home repeated sev- eral cantos of it to his mother, without a break, and doubtless would have recited the whole poem had he been given time. On another occasion, when but thirteen years of age, Macaulay was obliged to wait in a Cambridge coffee-house for a post- chaise, and while there chanced to pick up a country newspaper containing two pieces in verse, one entitled “Reflections of an Exile,” and the other "A Parody on a Welsh Ballad.” He read them through once, and was able forty years after, al- though he had not thought of them during that time, to repeat both without hesitation, or, to his knowledge, changing a single word. Napoleon possessed a wonderful memory. Soon after his coronation as emperor he • was at Erfurt, receiving the homage of kings and princes, who had come to do him honor. At one of his receptions, during conversation, the date of an ancient ponti- fical bull was called in question. An Aus- trian prelate stated a period which Napoleon declared to be wrong. “I am better informed than your majesty on such subjects,” said the prelate, “and I think I am certain of what I state.” “And for my part," replied the emperor, “I do not say I believe — I say I am certain you are deceived. Besides, the truth may be easily ascertained.” He then ordered a certain work to be brought, saying that, if wrong, he would willingly acknowledge it. When the book was brought, it was found that Napoleon was right. All present were amazed at this exhibition of the tenacity of the emperor’s memory, especially as the subject was one of which they fancied he had little knowledge. “When I was lieutenant,” said Napoleon — and it is stated that these simple words wrought a strange effect on the representa- tives of the old monarchies present, who exchanged smiles— “when I had the honor to be a lieutenant of artillery,” continued Napoleon, raising his voice, “I remained two years in garrison in a city of Dauphine, which had but a single circulating library. I read three times the whole collection and not a word of what I read at that period ever escaped me. The title of the book which has just been brought figured on the list. I read it with the rest, and, as you have seen, I have not forgotten its con- tents." To go back to earlier times, Cyrus could call every man of his immense army by name. Seneca was able to recite two thou- sand verses at once in their order, and would then repeat them backward without missing a word. Mithridates governed twenty-three nations, each speaking a dif- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1180 The Railroad Telegrapher. ferent tongue and could converse in any one of them in the native language. An Italian, named Maglia Bethi, who had read all the books published during his life- time, and many published before, could quote from memory the chapter, section and page of any book he had read, and give the exact words of the author on any particular subject. In order to test his memory, a friend loaned him a long manuscript which he was soon to publish, and not long after it had been returned, called on him, pretend- ing that he had lost it, and wished him to write off as much of it as he remembered. Greatly to his astonishment Bethi sat down and wrote out the entire article, word- for word, as in the manuscript. William Cullen Bryant possessed a well- trained, retentive memory. He selected his reading with the greatest care. On sea voyages he was usually too sick to read much, and at such times would amuse him- self by quoting from the English poets. So familiar was he with their productions that he could repeat page after page of standard poems. No matter how long the voyage might be, the resources of his mem- ory were never exhausted. He said, late in life, if allowed a little time, he could recall every line of poetry he had ever written. A poor memory can be strengthened by rigid training, as illustrated in the case of Thurlow Weed. In early life Weed was troubled by a very treacherous memory, and he determined, if possible, to improve it. Confiding the fact to his wife, she told him he must train his memory. So when he came home each night he spent fifteen minutes in trying to remember what had occurred during the day. At first he could remember little, not even what he had for breakfast, but after a while he found that his memory was improving. He could recall, with greater ease, what had taken place during the day, and with more accuracy. After he had followed this system a few weeks, his wife asked him why de did not tell his business to her. It would interest her, she said, and the practice would be beneficial to his memory. He adopted her suggestion, and every night thereafter, for nearly fifty years, he told her everything that lie did, or that happened to him or around him during the day. His memory became wonderfully tenacious. It retained faces, names, dates, facts and figures — in short, everything. To remember well one should pay strict attention to what one sees, hears or reads. Some people strive to aid their memories by systems involving an association of ideas, but generally to little purpose. A humorous story, however, is told of an old farmer who had a practical system of this kind which worked well. He had just bought some sweet oil at a city drug store, and being asked if there was anything else he wanted, he laid his numerous packages on the counter, and holding up a hand with several strings tied on the fingers, said : “Let’s see. That red string is for the bar of soap; that blue one is for a broom; that white cord is for a calico dress; that braid means four pounds of sugar, and this other string is for sweet oil. No; nothing more.' A ROBBER IN THE ROOM. WHEN I was thirty-one I was pass- ing through the Western States on the track of a speculation which promised well. My plans had led me to leave the boat at Cincinnati and strike about 50 miles southerly into Kentucky. I found myself at the end of the day in question in a small hotel, waiting for my supper. I had come to this particular house only by accident, and certainly nothing but the lateness of the hour, the rain that was falling heavily, and my own tired, hungry condition, pre- vented my sallying forth at once in search of better accommodations. The house was quite apart from the rest of the town, and seemed to be one of those ill-kept, unat- tractive inns where a traveler only goes by accident, and where he never goes twice. I could not discover that there was any other guest but myself present that night. I took my candle and carefully examined the room. It was a small, square apart- ment, with no furniture save the bed, a chair, and the washstand. I looked under Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1181 the bed and behind the stand. Nobody was there. I spied a closet and explored it, with the same result. The door of the room fastened on the inside with a heavy bolt, but to make assurance doubly sure, I set the washstand against it after sliding the bolt; and not yet content, I moved the bed around and effectually barricaded it. The two windows appeared to be about eight feet from the ground; and these also I secured in such a way that it would be impossible to raise them from the outside. “Pretty safe, this, I think,” was my re- mark, as I looked around at my defenses, and throwing off my coat I drew from the breast pockfet a long leather bill book and proceeded to count its contents. Three thousand three hundred dollars in notes — a large amount to carry about one’s person; but the business in which I was engaged demanded it. I placed my pocketbook beneath the pil- low and laid my pistol beside it ; then put- ting the candle on the stand, I went to bed. Usually I was a sound and ready sleeper, but I now lay wide awake, and all the arts that I used to lull myself to rest were un- availing. The house was perfectly still, and there was no noise from the street, save the steady drip, drip of the rain, which seemed to intensify the stillness. I closed my eyes, and at the end of ten minutes opened thent again, perfectly sleepless. I turned on my side; my eye was caught by my pistols lying by the pillow. I looked at them merely far a change of object, and as I looked I made a discovery that sent a chill of terror all over me. The caps had been removed from both of them! My heart sank within me, and a terror like that of death seized me. Some infernal plot was on foot to destroy me ; the mys- terious agency that was to take my life might be in readiness that instant. I lay perfectly still, with my eyes almost closed, not daring even to turn upon my back, as I had been lying. It was well for me that I did not. I heard no step, not even a breath; but a long, glittering knife was slowly projected from behind me and held suspended by a human hand above my head ! I drew my breath quietly — how, I know not, but I did it. I even counterfeited a slight snore. The robber was apparently satisfied. The knife was still poised above me; but I felt his hand cautiously feeling beneath my pillow. It seized the pocket- book and slowly drew it forth. What followed passed with almost the speed of thought. My right hand flew to the knife and grasped it as I rolled upon my back. With a terrific oath the robber started up and threw himself upon me. He was a brawny, muscular villain of thrice my strength, but there was to be no trial of that kind between us. As he flung him- self at my throat I turned the knife upon him; the point took him in the breast, and his weight and impetus drove the blade right through him. With one spasmodic movement he rolled off from me and tumbled dead on the floor. The horror of his presence, and the con- sciousness of my peril had been so suddenly forced upon me that the shock was too great for me — I fell back fainting on the bed. When I awoke broad daylight was streaming in at the windows. Little by little I recalled the dreadful realities of my adventure, and persuaded myself that it was not all a nightmare. I assured my- self of the safety of my money, and then put on my clothes and looked about me. The robber lay on his face; his fall had broken the knife, and a great pool of blood was oozing out on the floor. The mystery of his presence there was soon explained. A secret closet was let into the wall where he had hidden, and from a chink of which he had seen where I deposited my money. It was arranged so that a part of the wall could be noislessly opened in, like a door; and from this lurking place had the des- perado emerged when he judged me sound asleep, creeping on hands and knees to my bedside, and, as it proved, to his own de- struction. A Scientific Youth. Teacher — "Jimmie, can you tell how iron was first discovered.” Jimmie — “I heard my father say that they smelt it.” Digitized by LaOOQle

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1182 The Railroad Telegrapher. WHEN 8HE MEETS THE TRAIN. C£NE — A railway station. Time — Almost any dqy in the week. Persons — Mamie, a sweet young thing; Flossie, her dearest friend, expected to arrive on train No. i, the scheduled time of which is 9:30 a. m. ; Ticket Clerk at the station. Mamie (entering breathlessly at 9 o’clock) to Ticket Clerk; “Oh, is — No. 1 in?” Ticket Clerk (with assuring smile) : “No, ma’am. Not yet.” Mamie (dubiously) : “Oh, are you sure?’’ Ticket Clerk (still smiling assuringly) ; “Positively so.” Mamie (apprehensive as well as eager) ; “Oh, dearl And how much late will it be then ?” Ticket Clerk (still assuringly, but less smilingly) : “Train No. 1 is on time, ma’am, and will be here in just twenty- eight minutes!” Mamie (with some show of indignation) : “The very idea 1 It does seem that this railroad gets slower and slower every day! (Then as if there was a ray of hope) : Are you quite sure No. 1 won’t make time and be here sooner than that?" Ticket Clerk (wearily, but still with the courage of his convictions) : “Yes, ma’am, quite sure of it !” Mamie (giving plainly the impression that she has her own opinion of that rail- road and the way it is being managed by the ticket clerk) : “Oh, indeed ! The very idea !” (A train rushes along toward the station, slows up, but passes without stopping.) Mamie (hurrying back to the ticket win- dow, excitedly) : “The very idea! It came in and never stopped to let her off! Really, this is too ” Ticket Clerk (soothingly, in explana- tion) : “Pardon me, ma’am, but the train that just passed through was No. 4. It doesn’t stop here. And it is from the west. Your train is No. 1. It is from the cast.” Mamie (her indignation increased) : “No. 4! Then why is a train called No. i, if a train that is No. 4 comes ahead of it?’’ (Returns to the platform, more than ever convinced that the railroad is being run in a haphazard fashion most reprehensible An engine whistles, up the track.) Mamie (with another shriek of delight) : “Oh ! At last ! So it did make time, after all !” (The engine comes along, no train at- tached ; stops, backs up, and disappears in the railroad yard. Mamie, excitedly and doubly indignant, returns hurriedly to the ticket window.) Ticket Clerk (anticipating new plaint and protest) : “No, ma’am. That engine was not train No. t's engine. And it hasn’t lost the train and gone back after it. That en- gine was the switch engine. It is going to work to make a clear track for No. 1. Your train will be along, now, in seven minutes.” Mamie (with fine sarcasm, and tapping her foot on the floor) : “There is evidently another guess due, for the train doesn’t seem to be any nearer now than it was when I first came. It is perfectly hor — (the train coi^cs in). And this (ironically) is No. 17, I suppose! Or is it No. 117? All trains seem to come in ahead of the train marked No. 1 ! I wonder if — ” Ticket Clerk (desperately) : “This is your train, ma’am. This is No. 1.” Mamie (clasping her hands, and with a screech of delight) : “Oh, there she is ! There she is-! Flossie!” Flossie (alighting from the rear coach, and with a screech of delight) : “Mamie!” (They rush into each other’s arms, kiss, separate, rush in, kiss again, separate.) Mamie : “The very idea of their putting your car away down here at the hind end of the train !” Flossie: “Yes! Wasn't it too horrid!” Mamie: “Perfectly aggravating! And the idea ! I have had to wait the most wretchedly long time for you ! I had posi- tively given you up. Think of coming at nine o’clock to meet the train and it never putting in an appearance until half-past nine ! And I was so upset when they told me your train was in a block!” Flossie (aghast with indignation) ; “Why, the very idea! How perfectly cruel of them!” Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. '1183 (They pass through the waiting room, Mamie glancing scornfully at the ticket window in passing.) Ticket Clerk (as they go out) : “And yet, lovely woman comes ’round and asks us if we don’t think she ought to have the ballot. Then, if we don’t say ‘Yes’, we get the stony eye !” — By Ed. Mott, in Brown- ing’s Magazine. THE WIDOW’S OPINION. UT F that’s you, Mary,’’ said the Widow I Powell, "don’t stand there with the screen door open. Come on in. Do you suppose I want to be shooin’ flies out of the house all the rest of the summer?” . Mary hurriedly shut the screen door, but she was too late. A fly had flown in. The widow laid down her sewing, and, advancing cautiously, flapped her .blue checked apron. The fly, retreating, lighted on the screen, where he buzzed defiantly. With her left hand the widow opened the door an inch or so, and with her right she made covert passes at the fly. Her outstretched fingers traveled stealthily across the screen and up and down, while her large mouth systematically worked itself open and shut. From the street she appeared to be affected with a sort of mild insanity, but when a fly was in question the Widow Powell cared little enough for the opinion of the people on the street. After further effort she succeeded in corailing the fly, flung wide the screen door, spread out her fingers and let him go. Dazed by his sudden release from imprison- ment, he remained suspended in midair for a drunken moment, then winged his way straight into the sunlight. The widow fastened the hook with a vicious clamp. “There !” she exclaimed, returning to her chair by the window and taking up her sewing, “if there’s one thing in the world I hate above another it’s flies.” “I’m sorry I made so much trouble,” said Mary, twisting the corner of her apron. “ Twasn’t no trouble,” responded the widow. “Leastways not much. Sit down, Mary. You make me nervous enough to fly to the moon, standin’ there fidgetin’.” Thus admonished, Mary timidly en- sconced herself in the nearest rocker, from which vantage ground she furtively watched the widow, whose grim weather-beaten face bent over her work. Her needle moved unevenly back and forth until the thread shortened itself to a finger’s length. Tak- ing two or three decisive stitches, one above the other, she drew out the needle and bit off the remaining thread. Then she spoke. “Well, what is it, Mary?” she inquired. A faint flush arose to Mary’s eyes, creep- ing thence to the roots of her hair. “It’s about Joe,” she stammered. “So he’s asked you to marry him?” “Yes,” assented Mary, the flush growing more vivid under the sharp scrutiny of the old woman’s eyes. “If you’ve come to ask me my advice,’ said the Widow Powell, “I say, marry him.” “He ain’t much account, accordin' to what people tell me,” ventured Mary, apologeti- cally. “He’s as much account as the ones that’s talking about him, I reckon,” retorted the widow. “They ain’t any of them worth shucks as far as I can see; but that ain’t here nor there. He’s a man, an’ any sort of a man is a protection to a woman, if he ain’t any better than just a scarecrow hung up to keep away the hawks. The world’s full of hawks on the lookout for widder women, waitin’ to peck ’em to death the first chance they get. I’ve bin a widder nigh on to twenty years,’ Jn’ I know.” “My old man was like Joe,” she said, returning to the subject in hand. “He wasn’t much account, kinder projectin’ around at first one thing an’ then another, an' not doin’ much of anything after all, but he kept off the hawks. Poor fellow, he had the asthma. You could hear him most a mile off a-wheezin’ an’ a-wheez- in’. Sometimes I thought it would set me plumb crazy the noise he made, but many’s the day since I’d bin glad enough to hear him wheezin’ agin. That there asthma kept him from doin’ pretty much of every- thing he oughter done. He couldn’t chop wood for it, or bring in the kindlin’ or make the fires. I had to do all that. He got so after while he couldn’t do nothin’ Digitized by LiOOQle

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1184 The Railroad Telegrapher: but set in the chimney corner an' nod ; but s’long as you’ve got to work anyway, it’s kinder good to know you’ve somebody settin’ in the chimney corner a-noddin’, to sort of keep you company while you’re at it.” She did not allow her reminiscence to interfere with her work. The movement of her needle kept time with the move- ment of her lips. “I’ve bin watchin’ you, Mary,” she went on, looking over her glasses at the younger woman, “ever since you’ve bin a widder, an’ it seemed to me you were goin’ over the same old road I went over. It’s a mighty hard road. There ain’t no soft places in it. I’ve seen you tryin’ to get along livin’ with your sister. I know what that is. I’ve been all through it. An’ there’s one thing I can tell you from experience.” She paused for an impressive moment and stabbed the air with her needle, by way of emphasis, the needle pointed straight at Mary. “What is it?” she asked, dodging invol- untarily. "If you want to find hard hearts in the time of trouble,” answered the widow, “you don't never need to go outside of your own family, ’specially if you're pore.” Her mouth, snapping shut with the last word, settled itself back into hard firm lines. Mary, catching a glimpse of her own red mouth in the narrow mirror over the mantel, fell to wondering if it would look like that twenty years later. “If you’ve got a little money,” the widow continued, “if you’re independent of ’em, you’re all right ; but the good Lord help a widder woman that’s pore. There ain’t a forlorner creature on top of the earth. Yes, I've lived with my relations. I’ve worked like a nigger day in an’ day out, scourin’, cleanin’ an’ scrubbing an’ then had the cost of my keep thrown in my teeth from mornin’ till night. If I bad it to do over agin, I'd go an’ hire out to strangers before I’d work for my kins- folks. A servant is welcome to what she can eat and drink, and wages besides, everywhere in the. world except with her own kin.” “I’ve watched you slavin’ over there at Sarah Ann’s, Mary, cookin’ an’ washin’ an’ ironin’, an’ when you was through, instead of restin’, like any other servant would er done’ tendin’ to the baby — I’d ruther break rock on a turnpike any day in the year than tend to a baby — while Sarah Ann run around to the neighbors a tellin’ ’em how she was bein’ imposed on, havin’ to take care of her pore relations.” Mary gave a little sigh. She opened her mouth to speak, but the widow was before her. “I was mighty glad when I see Joe a shyin’ round after you,” she said. “Mighty glad. Take him. That’s my ad- vice. It don’t make any difference how triflin’ he is; take him. A woman has a hard time alone in the world. It takes a good strong woman to' fight her way through. As I said before, the minute her husbSnd dies she’s common pickin’ for everybody. Did you ever hear of a bank that failed but what it had some widder woman’s savin’s in it? Did a storm ever blow over this town that it didn’t tear down the widder woman’s fences an’ leave all the rest a standin’ high an’ dry. An' lawyers 1 They’re alius layin’ for the wid- der women’s money, alius I” “This thing of not belongin’ to nobody,” she went on, "that’s the worst of it. To think you haven’t got even a good-for- nothin’ man to set down by you of an evenin’ an’ talk to you. When things go wrong, and they mostly go wrong, if you’ve got somebody to complain to, it takes away half the trouble. Supposin’ you fall down an’ hurt yourself. Where’s your shoulder to cry on ? . Supposin’ you cut your finger. Who’s to wrap it up for you an’ tie the ends of the two threads, sayin’ he’s sorry for you, even if he ain’t ? Supposin’ the world gets blacker’n usual, so black you can’t see a sign of day breakin’ nowhere, an’ you fall to sobbin’ about it. Who’s to put his arm around you an’ say, ‘There, there?’ Nobody. Nobody in the world! I tell you it's a mighty lonesome life, a mighty lonesome life!” As Mary sat silently listening, a sudden fear sprang into her eyes. What if, since slve had started out over the same road the Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1185 Widow Powell had traveled, she should be forced to travel it to the end? What if there awaited her, too, twenty years of that lonesome life? A sickening thrill of ap- prehension shook her.' She looked away from the woman before her, who, old and wrinkled and careworn, sitting there stitch- ing for the sole purpose of keeping body and soul together, seemed the incarnation of desolate widowhood to the widow. The fear in her eyes gave place to a smile. “There’s Joe !” she cried. “I do believe he is cornin’ here. He must er seen me an’ followed me. Yes, there he is at the door, waitin’ for me. Good-bye. I must be goin’ right away.” And she was all in a flutter of happiness as she rose and went out to him. The widow followed her. She carefully closed the screen door, again fastened the hook and looked out at thye two as they nodded gayly over, their shoulders at her and walked arm in arm around the corner. “He ain’t half good enough for her,” she said aloud. “He’s knock-kneed an’ pigeon-toed, but he’s better’n nothin.’ He’ll kinder do for a prop. He’ll stand up for her agin the world that’s such a hard place for a pore widder woman.” And now, after a lapse of three years, passers-by notice a curly, golden haired tot, merrily chasing butterflies around the lawn enclosing the Widow Pbwell’s cozy cottage. It is Joe’s and Mary’s baby, and but few of their leisure hours are spent elsewhere than “over at Mrs. Powell’s,” who is still a widow, though gossipy neighbors do say that a Mr. B , who lives a few miles up the road is "powerfully attentive” to the Widow Powell, and that something is bound to come of it. — By Zoe Anderson Norris, in Journal of Agriculture. THE CAMEO RINGS. MURIEL sat in the twilight, with a small box in her hand, unmindful of the shadows which were be- ginning to steal into the room. If one could have peeped inside the box one would have seen a cameo ring of a peculiar style. She was thinking of the one who had given it to her eleven years ago. Just then a light tap at the'door aroused her from her reverie, and she sprang to her feet. The box fell from her hand, and rolled under the table. “Oh, it’s you, Miss Fuller!” sh'e ex- claimed, opening the door. “Yes, it is I,” laughed a young voice, and a girl of about twenty came into the room. “And why are you sitting in the dark?” “I didn’t realize it was so late,” explained Muriel, as she turned on the light. She stooped to pick up the box, but it had opened and the ring had fallen out.. “That’s a peculiar ring,” she said, “and a beautiful one." Muriel’s face crimsoned. "Yes, it has a strange setting,” she replied. “I’ve had it a long time. A very dear friend of mine gave it to me.” “Would you mind telling me about it?” said the girl, softly, and she slipped her arms about the other’s neck. Lois Fuller was a niece of Muriel’s land- lady, and during the last year had fre- quently visited her aunt. Muriel had seen quite a lot of the girl, for nearly every evening during her stay she had come up to Muriel’s room. Lois was expectant, and at last the other broke the silence. “I’ve never told any one before,” she said, “but perhaps it may do me good to confide in you. I was very young when I first met Philip Browning.” Here Lois gave a little start, but Muriel did not notice it. “He was an artist and came to our village the summer I was seventeen. He was a constant visitor at our home during his stay in town, and as he was far superior to any young man I had ever seen, it was not long before I grew to admire him. “Before he returned to the city in the autumn he told me that he loved me. There was no happier girl in the world than I when he put this ring on my finger. He said that it was an heirloom and showed me another ring which was exactly like it. only a little smaller. “This he wore on his watch chain. II is parents had died when he was a child, and the rings had been left for him. This one was his mother's betrothal ring, and his Digitized by LiOOQle

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1186 The Railroad Telegrapher. father used to wear the other ring, as he himself was doing, on his watch chain. “The days after this were very bright until Philip was obliged to return home. At first I was lonely, but I tried to comfort myself with the thought that we would not be separated very long, for the following June we were to be married. I grew quite happy again, as I made my plans for our new home, but in a few weeks my happi- ness turned into sorrow. My father was suddenly taken ill with pneumonia and in less than a fortnight I was left alone. This was a severe blow to me, for I loved my father very dearly. Now 1 had only Philip left. “Up to that time he had written me long, loving letters, and it was a cruel shock to me the month following my father’s death to pick up a paper and read of his mar- riage.” When Muriel had finished, Lois was look- ing very thoughtful. "Are you sure that there wasn't some mistake?” she said. “Oh, no,” answered Muriel, “there wasn’t any mistake. I only hope he is happy — without a doubt he is, and he probably never gives a thought to the girl he used to know so long ago.” Lois murmured a few words of sympa- thy and then, after a little while, she left Muriel alone. One evening, about two weeks after- ward. a feeling which Muriel could not de- fine compelled her to again look at the cameo ring. After a little while she slipped it on her finger. At this juncture Lois came up to her room, her eyes sparkling and her cheeks flushed with excitement. “Auntie has gone out,” she said, “and I have a caller downstairs — a cousin of mine. I want you to meet him. You’ll come down, won’t you?” As they entered the living room, made bright and cozy by a glowing open fire, Muriel started as a tall, familiar figure stepped toward them. Philip Browning! Could it be possible? Yes, it was he and no other who took her trembling hands in his. It took her only a few minutes to find out that there had been a mistake after all. It was Philip’s brother who had married, and it was through an error of the paper that Philip’s name was used. He told her how pained he was when he received the letter unopened, and how he had written after that several times, only to have every letter returned to him in the same way. At last he had been forced to believe she cared for him no longer. It was then that he had gone abroad, and had returned home only two months ago. “I owe my good fortune in finding you to Lois,” he said gratefully, but his cousin had slipped from the room. Among the Browning's possessions there is nothing they prize more than the cameo rings.— Ex. Digitized by LiOOQle

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s Trees in an Old Garden. Old trees! They rise against the moon; A rifted oak, a soaring pine. So grateful for the summer shine, It keeps its spiciest gift for noon. A willow whose unsightly bole ^ Drips long delicious green, as though A mermaid’s silken locks should flow From some bald sea cliff’s ancient poll! What have you seen, old trees, and heard On dreamful nights when sounds were whist, And bygone lovers stole to tryst, And vows were vowed, and pulses stirred? You keep their whispers loyally? Then, still be true! For here tonight My own young love, soft, timorous, bright, Shall come to give her troth to me. — Smith's Magazine. The Old Home. There’s a mother bent and wrinkled, In a home back “’mong the hills.” And a longing for a letter — One that mother’s lone heart fills. Just a line from son or daughter. Who for years has been away; But the letter’s long in coming, None she gets, day after day. No one knows how still and lonesome Is that house, where years ago. Mother rocked the old red cradle Gently, gentl to and fro. Soothed away child griefs with kisses, Bound up cuts and fingers sore; Then, all smiling, watched them playing On the spotless kitchen floor. Merry children round the table, Quaint old dishes white and blue; Now none comes when dinner’s ready, Table’s only set for two! Often when the light is waning. From the little parlor stand. Mother takes an old-time picture In her work-worn trembling hand; Gazes on the face intently; Such love’s ’mong earth’s chiefcst charms; I was never half so happy As when you were in my arms. I was often tired and weary. Filled with care, and oft’ perplexed; Had so much to do I wondered What the task I should do next. But I’d bear the burden gladly. Suffer what I did — and more — If those days, now gone forever, I could once again live o'er! Now her longing’s for a letter, As she does her household chores; Write and tell her how you love her — If that lonesome mother’s yours. By Mrs. McKerchar Day. Poetic Telegraphy. A dot and a dash is letter A, A dash and three dots is B, they say; Two dots, a space, and then a dot. Is letter C, if not forgot. A dash and two dots, is letter D, A simple dot and s such is E; A dot, a dash and a dot for F, Two dashes and a dot and G is cleft. For letter II the dots are four, Two simple dots and I is o’er; Dash, dot, dash, dot, for letter J, Dash, dot, dash, makes letter K. One long dash for letter L, Two litte dashes and M is well; Now make a dash and a dot, and then The wire has spoken the letter N. A dot, a space and a dot, for O, Five dots will do for P, I know; Two dots, a dash and a dot, for Q, For R, a dot, a space and two dots will do. Three dots is S, one can easily see, And a simple dash for letter T; Two dots and a dash, makes letter U, Three dots and a dash, and V is through. Now, dot and dash, and dash again, You bring poor W into the game; I know these dots and dashes do vex, But it takes a dot, a dash and two dots f. <r V Now, dear Alphabet, ‘t is soon good-by. Two dots, a space and two dots for ^ ; And here’s my best regards to thee, Three dots, a space and a dot for — H. G. Fin k . Digitized by kjOOQle

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1188 The Railroad Telegrapher. How Did You? Did you tackle that trouble that came your way With resolute heart and cheerful? Or did you hide your face from the light of day, With a craven soul and fearful? Oh, a trouble's a ton, or a trouble’s an ounce. Or a trouble is what you make it; And it isn’t the fact that you’re hurt that counts, But only — how did you take it? You are beaten to earth? Well, what's that? Come up with a smiling face; It’s nothing against you to fall down flat. But to lie there — that’s disgrace. The harder you’re thrown, why the higher you bounce; Be proud of your blackened eye! It isn’t the fact that you’re licked that counts, It’s how did you fight — and why? And though you be done to the death, what then? If you battle the best you could; If you played your part in the world of men, Why, the critic will call it good. Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he’s slow or spry. It isn’t the fact that your dead that counts, But only — How did you die? Too Busy to Read. (With Apologies to Lydia M. Dunham O’Neil.) I hailed a brother telegrapher, and asked him had he seen The compensation arguments in the "O. R. T.” magazine; I hailed another “op,” and asked him had he read A certain editorial, and this is what they said: “I haven’t seen the magazine since Hector was a pup; I am so very busy from the time that I get up Until I go to bed again, that I have no time to read; I love to read the magazine, but I can not — no, indeed !” 1 met another telegrapher, and asked him what he thought Of a certain subject which into discussion had recently been brought; What he thought of “safety crusades,” “paid-up” and “pension” plan. And here’s the answer I received from that “O. R. T.” man: “I haven’t seen the magazine since Brindle was a calf; For it keeps me busy playing my brand-new phonograph. I have a hundred records, I play them o’er and o’er, And when I’m tired of hearing them I’m going to buy some more.” Now, I’ve watched you “busy” fellows, and I’ve come to this conclusion: That all your “press of business” is just a big delusion. You can name the big league pitchers, and the middleweight “champeen,” But you can not name a thing in your own great magazine. But when the convention's over, you suddenly will wake up, And swea£ that you have been on the job since Hector was a pup. And if things don’t suit you, you’ll say you’ve been sold out; Though ten to one you will not know what any- thing’s about. And we have no pity for you, for you never will get right, While you choose to walk in darkness, instead of in the light. The man who's always left behind, his wits are never keen, The man who never has the time to read his magazine. Ruth. Trembling in the summer heat. Above the nodding heads of wheat. Too hot for tears, too hot for mirth. The air lies hot on the hot earth. August, a drowsy dreamer, lies With yesterday’s deep in her eyes. She sees, as through a quivering haze, A field where ripened harvest sways — Where drowsy grain droops at the hand Of reapers in an ancient land; And bending lowly after them There goes a girl of Bethlehem. The unloosed burdens of her hair Touching the scarlet poppies there. She deems herself of little worth; Too faint for song, too faint for mirth. Her gentle thoughts, like a soft brood, Clothed in her meek beautitude, Of shining doves, play ’round her head, And by them is she hallowed. Samuel McCoy, in Harper's Magazine. Digitized by CiOOQle

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FACETIOUS Finished Product. “Bunsby claims to be a man of the world.” “Yes.” “Has he traveled much?” “No; but he once lived in New York for three months.” What It Was. The small boy was the first to answer the telephone. The person on the other end of the wire was a friend of his mother, and the following conversation ensued : “Is this Mrs. Blank’s residence?” “No, ma’am, it’s Mrs. Blank’s little boy.” — Everybody’s. A Treatment Wanted. Barber (to friend entering) — Hello, old chap, how’s the world treating you? The Friend — Very seldom. — London Opinion. Pretty Close. First Stude — Hoy near were you to the right answer to the fifth question? Second Stude — Two seats away. — Cornell Widow. Lesser Evil. “Do you like a man who quotes poetry?” “Well,” replied Miss Cayenne, “he is usually better than one who relies on orig- inal conversation.” — Washington Star. Why She Does It. The information editor received this let- ter from a fresh youth : “Kindly tel! me why a girl always closes her eyes when a fellow kisses her.” The editor replied : "If you will send us your photograph we may be able to tell you the reason.” — Ladies’ Home Journal. Wouldn't Write for Nothing. An Arkansas boy, writing from college, in reply to his father’s letter, said : “So you think that I am wasting my time in writing little stories for the local papers, and cite Johnson’s saying that the man who writes except for money is a fool. I shall act upon Doctor Johnson’s suggestion and write for money. Send me fifty dollars.” Modesty. The dashing young lady was anxious her aunt, who was rather old fashioned, should look as presentable as possible in her bath- ing costume. “Sure, Aunt Ella,” said the girl rather cautiously, “you’re not going to wear your spectacles in the water?” “Indeed, I am,” replied the aunt. “Noth- ing shall induce me to take off another thing.” Mistook His Man. Enter with the open street cars the end seaters of porcine traits. A little story apropos. The other day a man leaped on the running board of a car and said to a seated passenger : “I see, sir, you have the hog seat.” “Oh, excuse me,” was the quick reply. “I was not aware I had your seat. I yield it to you,” and he slid along and made room. The new occupant of the “hog” seat flushed, and the passengers smiled audibly. — Boston Transcript. Railroad Courtesy. As an express train was going through a station one of the passengers leaned too far out of the window, overbalanced and fell out. He fortunately landed on a sand heap, so that he did himself no great in- jury, but, with torn clothes and not a few bruises, said to a porter, who was stand- ing by: “What shall I do?” “You're all right, mister,” said the porter. "Your ticket allows you to stop off.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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1190' The Railroad Telegrapher. Favored Father. A story is told of two Irish farmers who had not seen each other for a long time, and who met at a fair. They had a lot of things to tell each other. “Shure, it’s married Oi am,” said Murphy. “You don’t tell me so,” said Moran. “Fai’ yes,” said Murphy, “ and Oi’ve got a foine healthy boy, which the neighbors say is the very pictur’ o’ me.” Moran looked for a moment at Murphy, who was not remarkable for his good looks, and then said: “Ah, well, what’s the harm so long as the child’s healthy.” — Tid-Bils. Sign of Poverty. They, were talking about poverty a few evenings ago, when Congressman N. Hau- gen, of Iowa, told of an impression a man from the rural wilds once got on visiting the city. The ruralite, the Congressman said, had gone to the town on a long anticipated visit, and when he returned he had much to re- late of the city’s ways and of what he saw. "They put on all kinds of fancy frills up there,” he narrated to the eager crowd at the corner store, “but I don’t believe they hev got half the money they pertent ter have.” “Well, do tell,” wonderingly exclaimed one of the eager listeners. “Ye don’t really mean it, Jake?” “Yaas,” was the convincing rejoinder of Jake. “One night I went by a house thet looked purty big, but jes’ ther same the people in there was so denied poor thet two wimmin was playing on one pianner.” Canny — Very. There was no doubt about the fact that Jock MacFaddy was a Scotchman. Last year, when journeying to the country on an important errand, he left his purse containing nearly £100 in gold and silver at the railway station from which he started. He telegraphed the fact on his arrival, and the purse was kept until his return a month later. It was a young clerk who handed Jockie MacF. his wee purse and his "spondies” as he set foot out of the train, and certain wild hopes were making that young man’s heart beat a trifle unevenly. But our canny Scott counted his money- unheeding, and when he’d finished he looked up long and suspiciously at the young man. “I-isn’t it right, sir?” stammered the lat- ter, in bewilderment. “Richt — richtl! It’s richt enough, but where’s the interest, mon?” was Mac- Faddy ’s stern report. — Answers. ' “Et TuI” Mistress of the house, a widow : “Well, Johnson, of course I’m very sorry to lose you; at the same time I must congratulate you on your good fortune in having this money left you. I suppose you’ll be looking out for a wife now?” Johnson: “Well, mum, beggin' your pardon, and I’m sure I feel greatly honored at what you propose, but— er am engaged to a young lady already 1” It Didn’t Work. A company of Yale students were start- ing for Princeton on a football excursion and meant to have a coach to themselves. At the last moment, however, just as the train was starting, in hastened an old woman. One of the young fellows, thinking to get rid of her easily, remarked: “My good woman’ this is the smoking car, don’t you know?” “Well, well,” answered the woman, “never mind. I’ll just ride anyway.” And she took a seat. As the train was started the word was passed around, "Smoke her out.” All of the windows were closed accordingly, every student produced a pipe, and soon the car was tilled with a dense cloud of tobacco smoke. So foul was the air that at last one of the boys began to feel ill. As he took his pipe from his mouth and settled back in his seat the old woman leaned forward to him: “If ye are done, sir,” she said in a wheedling tone, “would ye kindly give me a draw. I came away in sich haste I forgot my old clay pipe.”— Selected. Digitized by LiOOQle

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EMOTIONS APART FROM EQUITY. IN the Plumbers’ Journal for April there was a communication from the Denver labor unions, a compilation of which is as follows : “The Real Estate Ex- change, the Chamber of Commerce and the daily papers are sending broadcast a report that a wave of prosperity is now due in Colorado exceeding the most prosperous periods in our history. In the meanwhile, take simply the carpenters of this city; their organization has considerably decreased in the last two years and now only 75 per cent of their members find employment. Matters are still worse in unskilled labor, and only a short time ago one of our papers invited carpenters, masons, painters, etc., to come, if they wanted steady work at $5 or $6 daily wages.” Such reports are often mentioned from some of our cities, while labor monthlies have for some time warned the workers to stay away from many of our important cities all over the nation. Could we have, or would we need, any such contradictory notifications if what we call civilization was at least somewhat nor- mal? Of course not. Under at least a me- dium sensible progress we would find that each city and locality contained a perma- nent quantity of workers, in all trades, cor- responding to the usual and natural poten- tialities of each respective section in the country within five or ten miles at the very outside. Why is it that the bosses or cor- porations never need to be floating from city to city in need of business or workers, but generally remain where they are indis- pensable? Why should not that be the case with the workers themselves, when human- ity could not live for any ten days without the men willing and able to perform some useful work? It is the boss or the corpora- tion that would cease to exist without a fair supply of workers constantly at hand, if our civilization rested on the fixed sim- plicity of natural law. But oh 1 we love monopoly and legalized injustice to such an extent that the eternal beauty and righteous- ness of any given industrial life does not appeal to us. That life would not answer to our piratical ideals. We don’t mean to be quite as bad as implied in our preceding thoughts. The real fact of human life is that we don’t allow ourselves to have time enough to be re- sponsive to divine ideals. We live too much in a hurry for the apprehension of sound thoughts. We have not yet learned how to simplify life. In our hunger and thirst for enjoyment we forget that joy is at hand everywhere in this universe of ours. Look at the little children, from about 3 to 10 years of age. How easily they find joy if they are at least tolerably healthy and decently fed and housed. But, our complex education commences after the age of 10, if not before, and the harsh struggle for exist- ence or for wealth accumulation begins soon after the age of 15 or 20, to follow us to the grave. Is that forced upon us by na- ture or sound, common sense? It is not. Our distorted progress is responsible for that. Our fancies and conceits lead us into the vortex of artificial enjoyments. That necessitates wealth and more wealth. That leads us away from the simplicity of all divine truth, in all private and collective life. Receptivencss along the line of high ideals has been the great need of humanity all along, and is yet today more than ever. Each generation has greater responsibilities than any previous one in connection with the new needs we manufacture and the increased blunders we happen to incorporate in law. The latter fact is inevitable as long as we remain blind to high ideals for hap- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1192 The Railroad Telegrapher. piness universal. Then, every increase of population tends to new complications if we keep declining to differentiate between the fundamentals and the incidentals in human development. Somehow or other, even most of us, on the top layers of the social, political and religious realm, as well as in philosophy, science, art, on business or professional life, even there we fail, to discriminate be- tween the emotional and ethical aspects of every govermental function. Even there, in the all-important field of social and in- dustrial adjustments do we drop the logic of equity and rush into the woodlands of sentiment. Even there, in the orbit of law, we forget our duties to God and men, where our mistakes are most fatal to all of us. It is in our collective conduct, it is in the political sphere, it is in the miserable hash of our selfish and complex legislation, that we perpetrate our worst sins. It is there that we sell the manhood of nations for a mess of pottage, for poisoned wealth. It is there that we sell God : “In the essen- tials of our human life we don’t wish to have anything to do with Your decrees. In some of the incidents we shall try to do our best to honor Thee.” It happens that while the fundamentals of our development logically include all the incidentals, the lat- ter alone are a mass of negations. It is by cheating God out of what we owe to Him in all essentials, that we rob ourselves of all real joy and manhood through our life terrestrial. We still cling to the kingdom of men, to our own self-glorifications. It is only through the simple kingdom of God that we can have the complete life on earth and anywhere else. It never pays to do wrong in private life. It still pays less to do wrong in connection with our com- bined social and industrial activities. When shall we learn that lesson? Emotions apart from equity. Sentiment apart from sense in national conduct! No wonder that we are crucified by 500 or more pestiferous forms of physical sickness. They all come from the moral sickness we decree for all of us, in connection to the sickly and sinful industrial adjustments we see fit to evolve century after century, through emotional and sentimental legis- lation. We thus fling to the winds the power to reason logically and sensibly, and so fail to invite the healthy physical life which a healthy, moral, national life would bring to all of us. This whole universe of ours is a tissue of interdependent causes and effects. God has not divorced any fragment of His crea- tion from the rest of it. It takes human wisdom to split truth and life into sections, and deal with each section apart from all the others. It is thus that we fail to be responsive to high ideals. It is thus that the social chaos goes on forever. And it is from emotions apart from equity in private and social life that all sickness, sorrow and sin conies, and that separates us from God and all real joys. Jose Gros. Digitized by Google

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FRATERNAL . NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. New Haven, Conn., Dlv. No. 29. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., Midland Division — As much as we all regret losing the services of Bro. Manion, as general chairman, and wishing him all success in his new field, we should all con- gratulate ourselves, in having for our new leader such a clever man as Bro. Ross. He is a student, a hard, conscientious worker, and a wizard at figures, and if every member will give him his hearty support and co-operation, then our or- ganization is bound to grow until we can say “Solid all along the line.” Let us all work together for the common cause and for the good of all. Bro. Markson after his long siege in the hos- pital with typhoid fever has recovered we are glad to say, and hope he may soon return to us from his home in Kingston, N. Y., where has has gone to recuperate. After all the O. R. T. has done for Mr. Curry, and Mr. Emery I wonder if they can give any good reason for staying out? Bro. J. D. Mitchell, Andover second, bid in Central Village^ first. All good things come to those who wait and Bro. Gill gets Vernon third, his own home town. We want the application of the agent at Buck- land. Who will help to convince this man that “One good turn deserves another?" After serving ten years Bro. Swain gets as his reward first Tower No. 215, and he is getting so much exercise there that he has disposed of his farm in Burnside. Sorry, indeed, are we to lose Bro. Stevenson, who has been with us for the past three years, and who now returns to the N. Y. C. We all wish him luck and hope that he never has to work any harder than he did at “HO.” After a three months* session the general com- mittee came away pretty well pleased with their efforts in securing a new schedule, and desires to impress upon all the men that they should give the company their very best service, and especially at the present when so much criticism is rife. We should never forget the fact that on the ability of the company to pay depends our living. Bro. Brown, East Hartford Yard first, spent June down around “Buck Mountain.” We will probably have to go some to copy him now. Our good Bro. Fred Stoughton, has moved up one, to second East Hartford Yard, Bro. Phillips “K” nights getting third there. Bro. Harry Rielley has developed into a first- class towerman, and is going to qualify on all the towers on this division. “EN.” Providence, R. I., Dlv. No. 35. Our May meeting was a good one, as usual. Nine applications were received, and notwith- standing some of our active members were at Baltimore, there were enough others present to make the meeting a lively and interesting one. Bros. Smith, Fowler and Brady, in a telling manner, explained the benefits of new schedule and every one went away convinced that no com- mittee ever worked harder or more sincerely for the good of all concerned and got all that it was possible to get, and that none could have done better. The attendance was splendid and the interest unabating. Those who were not present, thus slighting the importance of such a meeting, missed a great treat. We are already in receipt of the cheering news that our splendid set of officers at the head of this grand organization were re-elected, and also of the deserved promotion of Bro. Manion. While we shall regret his being assigned to other fields of usefulness, outside of New England, we re- joice to know that we still have splendid material left for a general chairman, local chairman or any other office that requires good, loyal and able members at the front. We congratulate The Telegrapher cm the splendid appearance of the May issue. Our delegates to the Baltimore convention have returned safely and given us a good account of the work done there. To some of them, although it was a new experience, it was a profitable one, and the sight-seeing features in which they partici- pated were heartily enjoyed. Please do not overlook the importance of send- ing in the news in time to enable us to get it to St. Louis before the 28th of each month. The general satisfaction in regard to the new schedule is very gratifying to the general com- mittee that labored so hard and faithfully to secure it. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1194 The Railroad Telegrapher. Applications to be acted upon at our next meet- ing have already been received, showing that our members are active and are aiming to make this year’s showing better than the last, if pos- sible. This is the month when these who have neg- lected to meet their financial obligations should remit at once. Funds are needed to replenish our treasury, and in no better way can you attest your loyalty. Delays only make an unnecessary amount of work for the secretary-treasurer. Please attend to this immediately. With the added funds now coming to you, there should be no such thing as a delinquent list. Kindly do your part to wipe it out quickly: This also applies to some who recently joined. Let us each do our part like business men, and do it promptly. Your officers are doing all possible to conduct the business of the division upon a sound busi- ness basis, and your prompt remittances and attendance at meetings, so far as possible, will help to make the administration the success it should be. It should not be necessary for me to remind you of your duty, but the facts before me make it necessary for your own good. Your oversight or neglect to be prompt in payments, takes the time of your officers which they might use in other departments of the work which constantly demand attention. There is always plenty to be done, and if the members in general will do their part, it will prove a decided help. J. D. V., Div. Cor. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. .V. y. N. H. & H. R. R.— Sunday, August 17th, we will hold our twelfth annual clambake at Edwards Beach Hill Pavilion, Rye Beach, N. Y. All our friends are cordially invited to attend. We “point with pride” to our last achievements in this line, and it’s a fore- gone conclusion that our twelfth annual attack on the succulent clam and his running mate, the lobster, will be equal to, and perhaps better, than any in the past. “Ye scribe” has been appointed Captain of Division 37, O. R. T. baseball team, and will play the signalmen’s team at the Bake; game called at 10 a. m., August 17th. All interested please communicate with G. S. Storm, 443 Second Avc., North Pelham, N. Y. We need a good catcher, and tryouts arc in order for all players for the different positions, Bro. Ross, our new general chairman, was at our last meeting, Friday, June 13th. We arc all sorry to lose our genial brother, E. J. Manion, our past very efficient general chairman, but are glad for his sake that he now’ has an opportunity to work in a larger field, and all wish him success, congratulating the brothers in his new district on his acquisition; our loss and their gain. We are glad that Bro. Tom Pierson, the “per- sonal friend" of every brother in t his district, has again been returned as Vice-President, because it is a privilege to know him. “Boys, don’t forget w’e owe Bro. Tiger some- thing more than a vote of thanks for his work and help in procuring our new schedule. Get busy. A “word to the wise,” etc. Any notes of interest for publication would be appreciated. Send them to G. S. S., 443 Second avenue, N. Pelham. Phone 1524J, Pelham. We note on our “Bake” Committee such “old timers” as T. O. Tiger, Chief Telegrapher T. A. Reif, S. and T. B. E. Leaman, D. Kenny, E. B. Clay, F. McGinnis, J. A. Hannan, P. A. Hoag, W. O’Brein, J. E. Shields, F. G. Hopkins and M. F. Carrol] ; a good guarantee that we will have a swell time. G. S. Storm, Div. Cor., Cert. 123. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, Phillip H. O’Brien, be it Resolved, That in his death Division No. 41, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, has lost a faith- ful and honored member; be it further Resolved, That wc extend to his family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sadness; and be it further Resolved, That this memorial be spread upon the minutes of this division, a copy sent to the family of our late brother, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. D. J. McDonald, M. H. CooftEY, F. C. McGrath, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The benign and gracious Father has seen fit to call to his everlasting home our beloved brother, John T. Cowick, in memory of our de- parted co-worker and in sympathy with his rela- tives and friends, be it Resolved, By the members of Division No. 41, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend to the members of the family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy. of this resolution be sent to the family of the deceased brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publica- tion. Ernest F. Porter, G. T. Rosberry, S. Prevost, Committee. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. Saturday evening, June 14th. Div. 44 and Local No. 16, L. A., held a joint meeting after the legular meeting of both locals in the banquet room of the hall and entertained a large number of members from both locals and their friends in honor of the twenty seventh anniversary of the founding of the O. R. T. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1195 Division 44 and Locdl No. 16 have every rea- son to feel proud of their officers and their suc- cess. Bro. Van Nostrand, Chief of No. 44, has served us well for five years and when he ends his sixth No. 44 will still be climbing as it has done ever since he assumed charge. He has every reason to feel proud of No. 44, and vice versa, No. 44 dotes on “Van,” for our climb has not been of the flashy order only to fall, but has been built upon a sound, conservative basis, always onward, and the old title of “The Banner Divi- sion of the East” easily clings to us for the mileage of road we cover. Brothers, this record is virtually in your keep- ing even though you arc unable to attend meet- ings you can get the facts and figures and still work for the good of Division 44 and support your officers as you obligated yourself to do, by keeping after the non who is working besides you until you get him. You can’t run business on a bluff, you must have the goods to show, and that we have them was strongly demonstrated when Sister Hilley, Chairman Local No. 16, L. A., went to Baltimore to represent her Local. Her busi- ness ability was at once recognized. When the Grand Secretary and Treasurer Sister Pierce read her report, Local 16 was far in the lead of all. other locals in the Auxiliary -financially and other- wise, and its social affairs weje the talk of the convention which resulted in Sister Hilley receiv- ing the nomination and unanimous election as First Vice-President. Brothers, this is a record for, Division 44 to be proud of. When you old-timers look back a few years, you will remember that Bro. George Hilley was one of your hardest working members, and while out of the service for a number of years in the employ of the City of New York, still carries Cert. No. 2 and attended the Baltimore conven- tion as a visitor to renew old acquaintances and talk shop. Division 44 congratulates Bro. T. M. Pierson on his unanimous re-election as Second Vice- President. Tom is the right man in the right place. Bro. Pierson introduced Sister Hilley, First Vice-President of L. A., to the brothers and sis- ters at our banquet. We also had with us at this affair Bros. Linn and Fuller, of Division 26, and Mrs. Fuller and General Chairman Ross, of New Haven. Grand Secretary and Treasurer Sister Pierce, of Ladies’ Auxiliary, came all the way from Balti- more to witness this joint social affair of Nos. 44 and 16. Several prominent brothers from other locals' were also present. Bro. Hiller is to be congratulated upon the music secured for this affair. While the brothers, sisters and friends were en- joying sandwiches, strawberries, cream, cake and coffee, Bro. Pierson gave us a history of the organization from its birth to the present clay, followed by Sisters Hilley and Pierce, grand officers of L. A., Bro. Ross, of New Haven, and others. Bro. Van Nostrand introducing the speakers. We all missed our old friend Bro. Manion. “Doc,” the members of No. 44 congratulate you upon being elected Fifth Vice-President, while we are sorry to lose you from our territory you carry with you our best wishes, and may your efforts be crowned by unbroken success. We also missed our popular First Vice Chief, Bro. Decker, who was detained home by the serious illness of his little boy. We are glad to hear of his safe recovery. Long Island R. R. — Bro. Tom Gaffney has been very busy of late between trips to Patchogue daily • and his other work. Bro. John B. Dickson and wife, first Oyster Bay, has returned home from a two weeks’ visit to his old home in North Carolina and with friends in Virginia and Georgia. Relief Agent Bro. Leahy, relieving the agent at Valley Stream for two weeks’ vacation. Mrs. O. A. Hudson, wife of Bro. Hudson, just returned from a two weeks’ vacation visiting rela- tives and friends in Delaware and Philadelphia. The brothers at Locust Valley Tower and Glen Street went swimming a few nights ago, and the brother from Glen Street was attacked by a dog fish, but the “Ryan” was so thick the dog fish found him no easy “mark” and the brother lives to tell us the tale. Bros. Hill and Brooker are holding down the Adams express business in fine shape. Bro. Hill’s wife has rendered good service in overcoming the increased work, the distress cry all over the read. The hearty wishes of the boys on L. I. R. 'R. for a full and complete recovery are extended to our friend J. W. O’Loughlin, inspector of tower service, who underwent a serious and painful operation in St. Mary’s Hospital, June 17th. At last accounts he was doing nicely and expected to soon leave the hospital. He was relieved by Bro. P. L. Donovan. The three lever positions in the new “J” tower that were bulletined were secured by Bro. Ed. Eastwood, first; Bro. Geo. Sprague, second, and Bro. F.. E. Lewis, third. We are all pleased to note the company’s gener- osity in reimbursing Bro. Mark Ryan, at Glen Street, for the recent robbery of $70 by a sneak thief. Boys, get ready to smoke some good cigars. If gossip is correct our popular Miss Leonard, at Oyster Bay, is about to join the newlyweds. The writer has been unable to learn the name of the lucky and fortunate young man, but never- theless we wish our sister all the good luck pos- sible, it it’s true. Dxv. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved father of our Digitized by GiOOQle

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1196 The Railroad Telegrapher. brother, A. D. Johnson, in manifestation of our fraternal grief and sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division and a ccpy for- warded to T he Telegrapher for publication. J. S. Thuma, J. L. Martin, A. F. Heller, Committee. Woodsville, N. H.f Div. No. 45. The funeral services of Bro. Roland G. O’Con- nor, who died April 14, 1913, in St. Augustine, Fla., were held in Holy Angels’ church, Percy N. H. (where he was born January 23, 1885), on Tuesday morning, April 22, attended by his many friends there and from other points. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Cavanaugh of North Stratford, with Rev. Father Redden, of Woodsville, as deacon, and Rev. Father Sylvester, of Groveton, as sub deacon. Rev. Father Cavanaugh, after reading the committal prayers at the grave, eulogized our brother by saying, that he was a credit to the faith of the Catholic Church and to the teaching of his good parents, and although he died far away from home he had ihe consolation of being sur- rounded by three clergymen of his church in his last moments. The choir, under the direction of Philip Kenny, of Lancaster, sang the Gregorian mass. At the offertory Mr. Kenny rendered “Calvary” very feelingly, Miss Laura McCabe being the organist. Many a prayer was said and many a tear shed for Roland O’Connor, for he was a young man of sterling qualities, beloved by all who knew him. The funeral cortege was escorted to the church by the Knights of Columbus, the honorary pall- bearers being Raymond J. Littlefield, Woodsville; Francis C. Scully, Lyndonville, Vt., and Thomas J. White, Joseph Hopkins, Joseph Kenney, Ben- nett Redmond, Lancaster, and members of Bradley Court, K. of C., Lancaster, of which deceased was a member. He was also a member of Laconia Lodge of Elks, as well as the O. R. T. Among the many beautiful floral tributes was a cross, from his parents; blanket and lyre, from brothers and sisters; wreath, Bradley Council, Knights of Columbus; pillow, Woodsville Division, Order of Railroad Telegraphers; cross of white roses, Misses Hartley and Truland, Woodstock; pillow. Miss Helen T. Farrell, Winthrop, Mass.; roses, Miss Deborah V. Bell, Plymouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Smith, Groveton; daisies, George M. Smith and Mrs. P. A. Cole; carna- tions, Jay H. Frizzell and Miss Mae F. Devlin, Valley Falls, R. I.; Raymond J. Littlefield, Woodsville; Miss Alice R. Laughlin, Concord; George White, Miss Marguerite E. Mclnnis, War- ren; R. A. Greene, J. B. Greene, J. F. Hawkes and B. A. Warrill, Malden, Mass.; carnation spray, Mrs. J. H. Rogers and Thomas J. White. Lancaster, and Percy R. Goodwin, White River Junction, Vt. From St. Augustine, Fla. — Spray of lilies, G. W. Hancock, G. J. Reilly, E. C. Smith, E. U. Barnard, II. C. Cook, G. \V. Grover and T. F. Stanfield; heart of violets, Mb's Lucy E. Rosewell; lilies, Mrs. C. L. Walker; roses, Miss M. C. Howard; carnations, Mrs. E. A. Thompson. Bro. O’Connor, with only a public school edu- cation, beginning his railroad career on the Grand Trunk, soon became one of the most prominent passenger agents in New England. In 1906 he enlisted in the United States Signal Corps, and, being an expert Morse telegrapher, soon became proficient with the wireless, being stationed prin- cipally at New London, Conn., Fisher’s Island, N. Y., and at Havana, Cuba, in charge during the civil strife at the latter point. When his term of enlistment expired* in 1909 he went with the Boston & Maine, and at the time of his death held an appointment to one of the principal stations on the White Mountain division. During his travels he visited every State and Territory in the United States, the greater portion of Canada and Cuba, also Catalina Island. He was the fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. O’Connor, who with four brothers, two sisters and many other relatives and friends are left to mourn his loss. “Green be the turf above thee, Friend of my better days, * None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise.” His mother, in addition to being the wife of a telegrapher, and the mother of six other children, is also the foster mother of three more, some of whom belong to the “O. R. T.” Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the members of Woodsville, N. H., Division of the O. R. T. for the many beautiful flowers, kindntss and words of sympathy expressed at the time of the death of our dear son, R. G. O Connor, which took place in St. Augustine, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O’Connor and Family. Meridian, Miss., Div. No. 94. Meetings will be held at Artesia every second Saturday night, when enough of you boys wull agree to come and take more interest in them. The best way to show that you are a union man after getting a card, is to attend meetings regu- larly. This is the only way we can keep things working right. I want every one who hears of a change 01* anything else you wish to see in The Telegra- pher, at any time, to send it to me. Watch the new men showing up on your respective districts and see that application blanks are furnished them at once. If you can not land them first pay day, Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1197 •end their names and addresses to your local chairman or the G. S. & T., and get them to help you get them in, so that we can keep our per- centage up *to the standard. Mobile & Ohio R. R., Mobile and Meridian Dist. — Bro. Sikes, of Meridian, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. J. B. Dyess, from the N. O. & N. E., now relieving the other men there while tak- ing their vacations. Bro. Boyle relieved Agent Lockhart Sunday re- cently on a trip to Artesia. Secretary and Treas- urer Hendley has returned from Abbeville. His father, who was seriously sick, I am glad to say, is well again. Bro. J. M. Elliott, of Artesia, was off several days on account of spraining his wrists. Bro. R. M. Holmes, of Artesia, has been off sick for a month with chills; hope he will soon be back at work again. It is now Bro. F. N. at Okolona. Montgomery District — Bro. A. E. Peterman, Jr., is at Montgomery pending bulletin. Bro. A. E. Peterman, Sr., is now agent at Booth, and Bro. W. A. Peterman is at Brent, Ala. Father and two sons all have the goods, showing that they believe the old adage: “In union there is srength." Less than six men on this district out of line. Keep up the good work, boys, and we will soon be ioo per cent. Our new schedule with better working conditiors will soon be a reality. Now, every brother do his duty. Give the dispatchers good service by being right “on the job.” Help them to get trains over the road and show the company that union men are conscientious and the best kind to have in their employ. We have as nice a set of officials as any road in the country, so let’s all “hit the ball." Div. Cor. Cobalt, Ont., Div. No. 99. The same old bunch attend the meetings regu- larly every month, and we think the others should buck up and appear once in a while. Those non-attenders remind me of the fellow who holds his axe while the other fellow (that’s us) turns the grindstone, which after awhile gets decidedly monotonous. Brothers, we have a good schedule, but if every one had remained at home meeting days we would hardly have got it. Think it over. I am sure every one appreciates the work done by the chairman and the committee, but no doubt the chairman and committee would greatly appreciate being fold of the fact by some of the stay-at- homes at the next meeting, so come out once and you’ll want to come again. Make the meeting interesting; let’s have a few more than the preacher and the choir at the next one. Ckrt. 63. Addison, N. Y., Div. No. 108. B. & S. R. /?.— Although the attendance af our last meeting at Galcton, on June 9th, was not up to expecta- tions, we nevertheless had a good meeting and transacted much business. Those present were all glad to see Bro. E. E. Haskins, who, by the way, was elected our General Chairman for the ensuing term, vice Bro. A. R. Sherwood. Bro. Belcher, our delegate to the Baltimore con- vention, gave us a very interesting talk on sub- jects from the convention. His report was also read, and we were all very well satisfied with same. Our next meeting will be held at Wharton on Saturday night, July 12th, to give the third district boys a chance to attend. Let's all try and go. Brothers, let’s get after that non living next door, for when our committee goes into negotia- tions for a new schedule we must show a large majority of members. This will materially help the comrilittee in securing higher pay and better working conditions. Come now, you nons, get an up to date. Business keeps up pretty well. Bro. E. G. Stoner, agent DuBois, was married recently. We are all listening for the ringing of wedding bells in the direction of Knoxville with Bro. Locke as one of the participants. Following the closing of Davis agency, July 1 st, Bro. Yale was transferred to Addison. Bro. W. C. Schoonover, of Fredericksburg, Va., formerly at Westfield, visited friends and rela- tives there recently. The Shopmen’s annual picnic held at Elkland, on June 14th, was a success in every particular. It was a delightful day and a large crowd was in attendance. A special train was run from Galeton carrying a large number of people from that town. Certs. 39 and 49. Hamilton, Ont., Div. No. 155. T. H. & B. R. R. — Quite a number of the boys have gone to the great and glorious West. Bro. R. S. Petch, agent C. P. R., Solsgirth, Man.; Bro. J. R. Wilkinson, telegrapher, C. P. R., Beddington, Alberta; Bro- R. Law, agent C. N. R., Condie, now an officer in Division 43; Bro. Bowman, also on the C. N. R., and others whose names have slipped my memory, all served their apprenticeship on the T. H. & B. The attendance at the regular meeting June 8th was very satisfactory and encouraging to the old guard who are out at every meeting. The report of our delegate to the Baltimore conven- tion was received, and although unable to be present in person we all enjoyed the written re- port which was read by the secretary, which showed that we made no mistake when we sent Bro. W. II. Starr’land, of Grimsby, Ont.. as the first representative of this division. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1198 The Railroad Telegrapher. Among the best of the good things reported by Bro. Staniland was that although he had talked with a great many of the delegates of their sched- ules there were very few roads in America that had any better one than the one we received last December, the C. P. R. which has an immensely -strong following, being the only one in any way better, and that in hours, they working ten while the majority of our men work eleven, one hour more for a day’s pay. Bro. Staniland after the convention took a trip through to New Orleans and back by way of Chicago, and found a great country down that way, but thinks Canada is lots good to live in yet. Bro. M. E. Birdsall, C. T. D. is spending his three weeks’ vacation among the people in Texas and surrounding country. Bro. Rowntree bid in “UK” Hamilton days, a: d Bro. McNamara is at Scotland agency. •E. D. Armstrong, Sec.-Treas. Wabash R. R. Springfield Dhision — Owing to my attendance at the General Commit- tee meeting in St. Louis and the Baltimore con- vention, and the further fact that I never got an item last month, it is impossible for me to have a write-up in the June issue, therefore this will practically be a double header. Our committee has finally gotten to the top of the ladder, the receiver’s. It is not safe to make any predictions, as they claim they are broke. They ought to get in our shoes for awhile. Business is better all over the road now than it was ever known to be at this time of the year. How about those neighbor nons? Have you been working on them? I know some of you have, for this division is in the best shape that it has ever been. Night offices at Harristown, Dawson, Curran and Alexander have been closed and Berlin and Lanesville opened for the summer months. Bro. Flint takes first, Bro. Klinefelter from Harris- town second goes to secend, and Bro. Omer from second Dawson to third Lanesville. Bro. Fouche took first, Leeper second and Bro. Proffitt third Berlin. Later Bro. Klinefelter was relieved on vacation by Mr. Omer. Dispatchers have been cut to three, taking off Bean and Henderson, who goes to first Shops, relieving the boys on vacations. Night Chief Sauders was off ten days, relieved by Dispatcher Little, relieved by Dispatcher Bean, who also relieved Dispatcher Driscoll, on vacation, and later relieved Dispatcher Gilmore, on the s>ick list. Bro. Foutche, agent Berlin, off four days, was relieved by Mr. Leeper, and he on second by Mr. Lccper’s wife. Bro. McRoberts has returned, Mr. Ryan dis- placing Bro. Tolle on second Baylis, who dis- placed Mr. Godfrey on Valley City third, who went to third Lanesville during reliefs there. Bro. Ritchie, off a few days at Illiopolis, was relieved by Bro. Hard, from East Hannibal. Bro. Stchman has returned to second East Hannibal. Agent Curry, Mt. Sterling, off with nervous prostration, helpers and office girl relieving him until Bro. Carroll, second Kinderhook, went there, relieved by Mr. Bass, from Concord, who also relieved Mr. Glaze, third Bluffs, a few days while off sick. We are glad to now hail # as brothers Agents Blair, Edwards and Maxey and Telegraphers Omer and Page, and we have had the pleasure of land- ing a number more on the other divisions. The wires were taken out of Naples on May 29th. Now, boys, it is time to renew your cards, and don’t fail to get that new up-to-date promptly. I hope by the time you see this in the journal 1 will have the pleasure of coming home with the general committee “with the bacon.” Send me a few items occasionally, so I can fix up the news in order to get it to Bro. Quick not later than the twentieth. L. W. Abbott, Cert. 748. Detroit Diidsion, West End — Dispatcher Heath, first trick, was off several days, owing to scarlet fever in his family. Jess Holsinger, second, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Dispatcher Blaner. Mrs. Shepard, third Ashley, was off a few days, owing to illness. Ex-Bro. Scese, who bid in third North Liberty, relieved Bro. Keel, agent Helmer, on vacation. Bro. Kramer, agent Wakaruso, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Schade, who bid in Topeka third, vice Mr. Coyle, now with the Standard Oil at Gary. Bro. Arney, second Wakarusa, while visiting relatives in Montana, was relieved by Bro. King. Bro. Hanes, first Crocker, a recent Woodward visitor, says Bro. Quackenbush is striving for the title of speed king these days in his new run- about. The steel work for the new coal chute at Crocker is up and a large oil engine installed. The chute is nearly completed. The double track from Clara Jet. to Gary is contracted to be finished by August 1st. B. Powers, a new man, is on Gary .first, pending bul- letin. Bro. Veriz, second Gary, was off several days on account of sickness. General Chairman Wood was over the line re- cently, calling on the brothers and lining up the nons. The committee met the receivers the lasAweek in June in conference on the new schedule. This is the month we should all get our new cards. Let’s do it promptly. A. W. B. Decatur Division — Bro. E. G. Lanier, first Lodge, was off several days, relieved by G. S. Vest. Bro. Lanier at- tended a “shoot” in Decatur, and carried off the honors, as well as some cash prizes. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. J. S. Fleming, brother of Bro, Fleming, second Forest, is relieving Bro. J. S. Blacker, I. C. agent at Monticello. Miss Ayers, while working at Toosland a few nights ago, was struck by an engine or a car and injured slightly. The “19” order seems to have passed out of existence, and telegraphers’ lives are being jeopardized, notwithstanding the slogan: “Safety always.” Dr. L. D. Darnell, a former telegrapher, passed through Monticello nortb-bound recently. He bears the distinguished look of his new profession. We wish him success. The committee is still in session in St. Louis, and in the meantime we should one and all give it our loyal support. There are three telegraphers at Gibson now — quite a relief to the agent. Manhattan has the promise of another man in the near future. Bro. Vesper, third North Ritchie, on ten days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Adams. Bro. Waybright has returned to second Campus after a spell of sickness. There are now three up-to-date members at For- est. Other stations get wise and get in line. Mr. Barber goes from third Ashburn to third Campus. Bro. “RS” has resumed on second "CW,” after ten days’ illness. Dispatcher McGrath is on his vacation in Chi- cago, relieved by Dispatcher Puckett. Bro. McClurg has resumed at “MO,” after two weeks' vacation. • Yours truly is at second Cerro yards, relieved on second Symerton by O. G. Thompson, who left the undertaking business to take up railroad- ing again. Frank Kurtz has returned from two weeks’ vacation, visiting with relatives in Ohio. He was relieved by Bro. Engle. Anyone who can find time to send me a few notes to Cerro yards by the sixteenth of the month, please do so. Thanks to Bro. Hefner for his assistance in this write-up. Come again, please. Cert. 1613. Mobile & Ohio R. R. St. Louis Division — Jackson “JN," first Shannon and South Colum- bus second and third Shannon, Bethel and South Columbus are on bulletin. Bro. E. E. Eckert, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. T. J, Goodman, who later relieved Bro. Gleason, third East St. Louis, for his vacation. Bro. Moseley, first Kenton, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Hailey. Bro. Verhine, first Union City, off to the old soldiers’ .reunion at Chattanooga, Tenn., was re- lieved by Bro. W. R. Smith. Bro. White bid in Rienzl second, and Mr. Law- horn second Perry, Mr. Gouthric relieving on second Shannon pending bulletin. Bro. Overall, off a few days on account of sick- ness, was relieved by Bro. Sam Richardson. '1199 We are all sorry to hear of the death of our superintendent, E. W. M^ore. There is not a telegrapher on the entire St. Louis Division who did not honor and respect him. B. B. Tolson, who succeeds him, has our best wishes for suc- cess. Those of us who have the honor of his personal acquaintance know that he will fill the position with credit. Chief Dispatcher Burton succeeds Mr. Tolson as trainmaster. This is the first time the telegraph department has been rec- ognized by an official appointment in many years, and we are very proud of Mr. Burton’s promo- tion. J. C. Carson was appointed chief dispatcher, succeeded as night dispatcher by D. T. Ammons, first trick dispatcher on the Jackson-to-Tamms District, and he by Mr. Walker, second T. &. J. District, which gives Bro. Brooks a regular job dispatching. Our local chairman is now in Mobile with the committee in conference with the officials, after a new contract and a raise in wages, and we may all have heard the good news before this goes to P^s. J.nj. Overall, Jr., Cert. 1032. Chicago & Alton R. R. The third quarterly meeting was held at Bloom- ington, 111., on Saturday evening, June 2 r, 1913, with the following brothers in attendance: E. R. Hendricks, Carrollton, 111., chairman pro lem.; H. L. Majors, Bloomington, 111., secretary; E. E. Gcntz, Braidwood, 111., doorkeeper pro tern.; J. F. McGee, A. V. Mansky, H. J. Mahan, F. N. Burk- doll, J. O. Robb, E. Bowers, H. E. Peterson, E. F. Endsley, Thomas Riley, S. H. Dean, R. H. Duncan, R. F. Moon, H. Deaton, D. G. Rixey, L. S. Mullen, A. C. McNcff, J. E. Schlosser, C. R. Keernan, R. W. Parent, R. W. Salzman, C. P. Wright, J. E. Winkler, W. P. Neutzman, J. E. Symons, C. Bryant, F. E. Pfeiffer, C. O. Lakin and E. R. LaSalle. Addresses were made by Bro. Rixey, assistant local chairman of the Burlington, Peoria, 111.; J. E. Schlosser, local chairman P. & E. Division of the “Big Four,” Waynetown, Ind.; E. E. Gentz, general chairman C. & A., Braidwood, 111.; E. R. Hendricks, acting local chairman Southern Division C. & A., Carrollton, 111.; Thos. Riley, former local chairman Southern Division C. & A., Nilwood, 111.; C. P. Wright, assistant local chairman Southern Division C. & A., Hope- dale, 111.; E. R. LaSalle, second trick wire chief, Bloomington, 111.; R. II. Duncan, Chicago, 111.; W. P. Neutzman, White Hall, 111., and H. E. Peterson, of the C. B. & Q., now with the C. & A. at Lemont, 111. Various subjects for the good of the Order and the service were discussed, the most important being the reinstatement of Bro. Thos. Riley, who w'as dismissed for being jointly responsible for a train accident at Nilwood several days ago, while the train crews got only thirty days. The following resolution in regard to the death of Past President Thurston were unanimously adopted: Digitized by CiOOQle

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1200 The Railroad Telegrapher. Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler to remove from our midst the founder of our Order, Bro. A. D. Thurston; be it Resolved, That our dearly beloved brother will be greatly missed from our ranks; and be it further Resolved, That we extend our sincere sympathy to those near and dear to him, and that a copy of these resolutions be published in The Railroad Telegrapher and a copy forwarded to his be- lored family. n. G Rixey J. E. SCHLOSSER, E. E. Gentz, Committee. The brothers who voted to unanimously pass this resolution are employed by the Chicago fir Alton, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and “Big Four.” Bros. Gentz, Schlosser and Rixey favored the meeting with very interesting talks on what took place at the Baltimore convention, which were very highly appreciated. The question of increasing the dues from $8 to $10 a year will be submitted, as forthcoming conditions compel this step. A large sum was spent in securing our schedule and no special assessments levied, due to the fact that St. Louis Division No. 2 stood the entire expense. Other railroads holding membership in Division No. a are paying $io, including the Wabash and the M. & O., and there is no reason why we should not pay a like amount, as we secure as much bene- fit as the boys paying the higher rate. Our membership is surprising, having passed the 90 per cent mark long ago, but we want to make it 99 per cent. The new station and general office building at Bloomington is nearing completion, and when the next meeting is held at that point, in September, we will have the pleasure of greeting our officers in their new headquarters. Entirely too many are remaining away from the meetings. They are held for the benefit of those who are unable to attend meetings of Divi- sion No. 2 at St. Louis. A meeting of the Southern Division will be held In the near future, and it is hoped that all who possibly can will attend. A telegraphers’ club is being rumored at Bloom- ington. Push it along, boys. Notice of dues and assessments in the mutual benefit department have been mailed you. Do not pigeonhole these notices, but remit at once local dues for Division No. 2 to Bro. R. J. McElhin- ney, 4107 Hartford street, St. Louis, Mo., and mutual benefit assessments to Bro. L. W. Quick, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. Gen. Cor. Northern Division — Bro. Gentz, general chairman, Braidwood, III., while looking after the interest of the boys, was relieved by Bro. Bryant. Bro. Smith, of Williamsvillc, received the but- ton tendered by President Worthington for the neatest station on the system. There have been several changes on the North- ern Division, but the boys have failed to report them The local chairman is the division corre- spondent in his territory. Send him the news, boys, and let’s have a good write-up each month. Div. Cor. Southern Division — Bro. Poole is now handling the phone on the main line south from Bloomington. Bro. J. E. Symons, manager Roodhouse, was off several days, relieved by Bro. C. O. Lakin. Bro. “Slim” Hoover, Carrollton, 111., visited friends in the city recently. Thomas Carmody, Carrollton, 111., a former C. & A. telegrapher, has recently been appointed deputy coroner of Greene County, 111. Conductor “Dusty” Rhodes, who several months ago lost both legs above the knee in an accident at Yeomens, is learning to walk on his artificial limbs. No report from the boys of the changes. Div. Cor. Western Division — Bro. Cawthorne is on vacation in Oklahoma, relieved by Bro. Farrell. Bro. Raines, of Glasgow, and Mr. Spotts, third there, were held up the night of June lath, and “touched” for about $35. One man did the work and escaped down the river in a boat. Bro. Winn, second Glasgow, relieved Bro. Odell a few days and went to “MA” third. There is such a scarcity of men on this divisiqp that a man can’t get off unless he puts in his application at least a month in advance. Many thanks to the brothers who helped us out with the few items we have for this month’s journal. Boys, please send all changes and other happenings at your station to Bro. Mullin at Pleasant Hill, 111., or Bro. Maupin at Armstrong, not later than the twentieth, to insure their getting into the journal the same month. Glad to note that Bro. J. J. Sommers is able to resume work after a hard pull with typhoid fever. He is now relieving Bro. Pearson, second Pleasant Hill, who is on ten days’ leave. It is now Bro. W. F. Baker. There are several nons between Slater and Kansas City. Boys, get busy with those at your station and get them to sign up. L. A. Wallerman, agent Corder, is having an operation performed on his eye; he was relieved by R. Vermillion. We hope that when he recovers he will be able to see his way clear enough to take out a new card and admire the scenery on it. D. G. Henshaw, agent Kansas City, has sent an invitation to agents and telegraphers to attend a basket picnic at Odessa. Sorry we could not attend, as some must keep the trains moving. The care of station switch lamps should be put where it belongs, either the section men or signal maintainers doing that work. It is almost impos- sible for telegraphers and agents to look clean and neat when they have to carry around oil to fix these lamps, yet the officials expect us to make Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1201 a good appearance at all times. This matter should be taken up by the next committee, and have these lights put where they rightly belong. This is the only road in the country where the agents and telegraphers have to take care of the switch lights. Certs. 1972 and 1712. The following resolutions were adopted by the members of the C. & A. in regard to the death of Bro. Thurston: IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Almighty God our Lord, in His infinite wisdom, has called to his reward our be- loved Past President and founder of the Order, A. D. Thurston; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved \ That the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers employed by the Chicago & Alton R. R. Co. extend to the sorrowing mem- bers of the bereaved family their most sincere and heartfelt sympathy at this time of their great loss; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in The Railroad Telegrapher and a copy forwarded to the bereaved family. E. E. Gentz, J. S. Mullin, E. R. Hendricks, Committee. C., St. P., M. & O. R. R. Minnesota & Iorea Division - — A double-header, old-time meeting was held at Mankato on Sunday, June 15th. Taking advan- tage of the several extra trains which were run to Mankato on that date for the dedication of the Bethany College, the various brothers flocked in and attended the meeting, which the movement of trains on other days would not have enabled them to do. On account of the extra trains due to leave at 7 p. m., a meeting was held in the afternoon, at which there was a large attendance, and the evening meeting was held as advertised with a goodly number. In order to keep up our local treasury, it was voted to levy an assessment of $1 per year on each member. This will do away with the old plan of 25 cents quarterly, and will be much less trouble. It amounts to less than 10 cents per month, and whether you ever are able to attend one of these meetings or not, it will be directly beneficial to you all. The fund created through this method will be for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the meetings, for flowers for a sick brother or his family, or a floral wreath In case of death in a brother’s family. These local meetings are held on every road in the United States and in Canada. They have been endorsed by our Grand officers as the very best thing that nas so far been discovered.^ They enable those attending to become better acquainted with one another, build up enthusiasm more than any other thing can do, and you are bound to reap the bene- fits, even though you may not be located so that you can attend. A brother on a branch line once told. me that he never had been able to attend a meeting, but that he thought he never spent money for a better purpose than for local division fund, as he believed the meetings were what built up our membership to the 100 per cent mark. These meetings should be held at least once in two months. I was interested to hear the report of the secretary at the C. & N. VV. meeting on Satur- day evening, June 7th, showing that there was $107 in their local treasury. When you get the notice of these assessments, kindly respond promptly for the $i you put into it. It Is bound to bring you beneficial results. We were indeed pleased to have Local Chair- man James Mathews, of Tekamah, Neb., at our meeting; also Mr. C. M. Bowen, of Lake Crystal. It was difficult to say which enjoyed the meet- ing most, Bro. J. C. Crandall, of Northrup; Bro. G. C. Pluedemann, of Spencer, or Bro. J. J. Gray, of Brewster. After other business had been dispensed with and Bro. Tenney had shown his fine new watch, which he received for having secured twenty-five new members last year, the convention doings were fully explained. As you will all secure a printed copy of the convention proceedings from headquarters, I will not take up space here for that purpose. The meeting adjourned with every- body feeling glad that they had attended. Bro. L. L. bnsby, of Luverne, was elected to repre sent the telegraphers of the “Safety First” to succeed Bro. Tenney. The meeting of the C. & N. W. brothers at Man- kato, June yth, was attended by quite a few of rCa.°rhwb0yS' 11 " aimed »° havc a • T ' W- and Omaha meeting at Mankato in the near future. Watch for the notices and when 5°U.gt;! come i{ J'ou possibly can, for the , W- b°ys are a bunch of jolly, live wires, and a good time is guaranteed. We are deeply indebted to Bro. J. F. Jansen, of Madelia, for helping us out with the write-up’ in May while we were attending the Baltimore con- vention. The little acts arc highly appreciated and makes one feel that life is worth living, as actions speak louder than words. Bro. J. G. Sullivan, of “G” St. James office, and bride, have returned from a trip to points around Duluth, fond du Lac and other Wisconsin towns, and are at home at St. James. The telegraphers extend hearty congratulations. Relief telegrapher Bro. Kieiman has been trans- ferred from Bingham Lake nights to Merriam, re- lieved by Paul Noe, later transferred to Savage, relieved by Telegrapher Kiddle. Bro. Shier, formerly of Westbrook, writes from Canada that he is still on the work train. Bro. W. B. Martin has taken up his new duties at Rushmore, and Bro. C. F. McCarthy wears the official cap at Savage. Bro. A. F. Riedmiller is at Savage during Bro. Ried’s vacation. Bro. O. S. Mann, who relieved Bro. Jerry Sul- li\an at St. James while on his wedding trip, has returned to Bingham Lake, relieving Bro. A. H. Hyde, who relieved Bro. O. II. 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1202 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. H. B. Livening, of Windom, on a three months’ vacation is being relieved by Bro. A. R. Mann, from Mankato, relieved by Bro. E. T. Brady. Bro. Ziebarth. who bid in Sibley first in Janu- ary, is still at Storden. Dovray agency, recently opened, pays $57.50 and should have be£n so bulletined. The dispatcher’s office has been separated from the telegraphers at St. James and moved across the hall, the telegraphers remaining where they were. The new call for the side-wire office is “G.” Bro. P. S. Zimmerman, Kasota, is on vacation, relieved by F. S. McDonald, with Bros. C. F. Brady and O. Riddell on the other two tricks. On account of the shortage of telegraphers Bro. Brady was relieved at Blakeley nights by Phoncr Hickey, and Bro. R. A. Johnson at St. Peter nights by Phoner Ross. They will later be returned to their regular assigned positions, but Bro. Johnson has been obliged to resign on account of poor health. Bros. J. H. and A. M. Johnson are now on second and third Merriam. Bro. W. J. A. Maxfield spent several days with his mother at Mankato before going to Winnipeg with the “Soo Line.” Telegrapher Holmes, of Madelia, was in Man- kato on business recently. Bro. H. L. Glick, of Madelia, traveling for the Cudahy Packing Company, has been assigned to the Southern Minnesota territory. Bro. J. N. Alvord, of Mountain Lake, has had his transportation for some time but is unable to secure relief. Bro. W. J. Jarman is at Westbrook, pending the assignment of Bro. F. Morris, having bid it in. We are pleased to report the welcomed addition to our membership of Bro. W. C. Warner, of Mountain Lake. Your G. S. & T. was nearly swamped when he returned from the convention with the pile of letters that needed immediate attention, in addi- tion to getting out the semi-annual dues notices, making out weekly reports, etc., and the burning of ‘‘midnight oil” for several nights Was neces- sary. It is indeed gratifying to see the interest the boys are taking, rushing in their dues, re- mittances coming in at a rate of from 15 to 30 in every mail. Cert. 2. Nebraska Division — Bro. H. C. Peterson, agent at Bloomfield for several years, has resigned and gone into a bank there. We all wish him success and hope he will continue to carry an up to date. He was relieved by “Pat” Ireland, clerk from Randolph, pending bulletin. Bro. C. E. Glade is agent at Florence pending assignment, and Bro. C. V. George, transferred from Division 2, is on second *‘NX.” Bro. Glade was off several days relieved by A. R. Stevens, who also relieved Bro. Hamblin while attending Alumni at Bellvuc, Mr. Stevens doing the wire work and Mr. Sloan the clerical work. We all want to remind Mr. Stevens of his promise. Bro. Mathews while at the convention was re- lieved by Jake Coburn, who later went to Pender regular. Bro. Barge, off for a month undergoing a sur- gical operation, was relieved by Bro. Smith, now relieving Bro. Hedges on a month’s visit to rela- tives in Oklahoma and points in the South. Bro. Willis relieved Mr. Heyer at South Cut. who relieved Mr. Curel, resigned. Mr. Donahue is at Lyons pending bulletin. Bro. Davenport, off several days last month on account of hurting his back, was relieved by Helper Plumleigh. Bro. Poole, of Crofton, was recently married. Congratulations. Brothers, keep S. A. Bolts at “KA” in mind and try to get him in. Bro. Hairston, who wrenched his back while trying to smash baggage, is as chipper as a lark once more. He was relieved by Mr. Beales’ helper, who is now relieving Bro. Poole. Bro. Goss is a busy scoundrel at *‘GY” office, and we should all have our grain and car report ready for him in the morning and not have him call us until we get a “yackin’ up;” wie should also be on hand in time in the afternoon to send in the stock report, and if going out give it to “C” office and save unnecessary billing. Let us see if we can not improve on these matters and if you have to go out ask permission, then they will know where you are and will not have to call. If we don’t have a monthly write-up in the journal it looks as if some one has been loafing on the job. Now if each brother would send to the local chairman any little items he gets hold of, it will be of interest to the other brothers to see it in print even though they have heard it. The many bills, resolutions and changes made by the convention at Baltimore arc of great inter- est to all of us, as you will no doubt realize when you get a copy of the proceedings. You will see that we are second to none of the labor organiza- tions. Bro. F. W. Brown bid in Florence and Bro. J. L. Mayfield drew Hoskins, relieved at Hubbard by Bro. Glade from Florence. Sherlock from Ban- croft to agent at Coburn; understand Wallace is at “BA.” Cert. 3. Northern District, Wisconsin Division — We have been so excited over the raise secured by the committee that we nearly forgot to hustle any items this month. Bro. Steiner has gone to Deer Park, so we can’t get him on the phone for the news from him as we were won’t to do, and nothing has been received from any of the other brothers. Bro. Jacobs and “Ye Scribe” was up at Spooner Sunday recently, and after being guided to the ball park by Bro. Blake had the pleasure of seeing our boys trim Spooner 2 to o. Bro. Payson, who recently bid in Barronett agency, has been having a siege of toothache, which required him to make a fast run for Cumberland Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1203 to have some dental work done. Bro. VVm. Pat- terson, of Barronett, is buying shingles, lumber, cement, etc., enough said. Bro. John Souleen, on third there, pending the arrival of Bro. Wil- liams, who bid it in, has applied for third Earl when the telegraph office opens up at that point. Fred Hoover, an erstwhile phoner and brother, now in agent’s office at Spooner, was recently married. All who know Fred will join us in ex- tending congratulations. Mr. Imislund, second Shell Lake, says he would belong to the Order but really hasn’t time. The uniform inspector was along again to re- mind us that taxes were now due. The $2.50 increase that Mr. Hatch, who drew Boardman agency got, ought to help him take but papers pretty soon- Holmes, Bloomer first, also got a $2.50 raise. Understand C. G. Peterson, at Cornell, is only waiting to be asked. Somebody read the Declara- tion of Independence to him. Understand that the citizens of Deer Park, on viewing the small nude spot on the top of Bro. Steiner’s head, immediately appointed him deacon of the church. Bill wires they are holding a camp meeting there; we presume that is what is making him so busy. Bro. Payson says Bill has a good chicken farm. Bro. Frank Sauers, of Sarona, made a short call recently. He is quite busy on his farm these days. How many have remitted that first month’s in- crease? Don’t be “tight,” brothers, show them that we are alive and appreciate what has been done for us. Bro. Tuiker, at Holcombe, is smiling again. He now receives the same salary as the other branch agents. We are more than glad to know that Jack Apel- quist is soon to be in with us. Bro. Abe Posternock, second Hawthorne, who dropped off No. 61 recently on his way to St. Paul, will shortly resign and return to his home at Providence. R. I. We will be sorry to lose him, but all wish him good luck and hope he will gar- ner many “shekels.” The recent decision of the railway commission means a decrease of 20 per cent' in the express rates of companies operating in the State of Wis- consin. What does it mean to the agents along the line? Bro. A. B. Crowell, agent South Range, while visiting his family and friends at Shell Ltfke and fishing a little on the side, was relieved by Relief Agent Phillipson. The dispatchers at Spooner are taking their vacations, one man at 3 time, in the order of seniority. Div. Cob. Eastern Division — The new schedule looks a lot better than the old one. We have boosted the salaries, and they are commencing to look like man’s size. Tl.c $60 minimum for agents is certainly a big step forward. Several of the nons had their salaries raised this time, and they arc now smacking their lips and rubbing their paunches and won- dering w^ien the committee will go in again. The three nons at “MS” — Messrs. Rosencranz, North and Devine received a raise this time, but “Rosey’* says the O. R. T. had nothing to do with It, as they would have gotten it anyway. Helpl We are all pleased to see Bro. Fred Goss ap- pointed as inspector. It is a matter of pride to the members on this road to see one of our brothers going to the front and to know that he always has an up-to-date card in his pocket. It is up to us to do everything possible to assist him in making good as he goes along. If we had more members like the two assistant chairmen on this division — Bros. Hurst and Harp- old — who would dig in and help line up the nons, it would mean more money in all our pockets. If the O. R. T. ever decides to create the posi- tion of poet laureate, we have a candidate for the office. As proof of his ability, we submit the following, which he penned while sojourning at the temporary office at the end of the double track near Wilson: Div. Cob. END OF DOUBLE TRACK* Half way between two country towns There stands a lonely station, Where three young “hams” put in their time It sure is some vacation. The valleys bloom with flowers fair, The hills are full of burdocks. The gophers eat the agent’s lunch; They’ve named this after Wilcox. The first trick man gets up at seven And eats his toast and pickles; He’d like to go to bed again, But is afraid of F. E. Nicoles. The second trick man comes in at four With his pail of kraut and wienies; The old cut watchman steals his bed And Strausburg fights mosquitoes. The third trick man shows up at twelve, Sets his pail down on the floor. He’d like to rest his hands and face But Knott’s on forty-four. He gently opens up his key And whispers this is Wilcox. A “hogshead” walks up to the door And asks what’s on the red blocks. “I forgot to pull it down,” he said. As gently as could be. The “hogshead” said, “All right, young man. Tell that to J. P. P.” With the phones all busy ringing From the east and from the west. It’s hard for us to stay in bed And get our proper rest. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1204 The Railroad Telegrapher. But our regular jobs pay more than this, But what can a poor man say. We’ve been on strike for seven days, But they still won’t raise our pay. So day by day and week by week We pull off this same stunt; We watch the clock and clear the block For fifty-five per month. But now, my gentle readers. Perhaps ’twill make you laugh; But just the other day we got A raise of two and a half. Cert. 376. Kansas City Southern R. R. Third District — It is a great thing to sit in a cozy little office and fenjoy the sound of the never-ceasing little instrument, enjoying these modern-day comforts. I recall the days only a short time ago when we had to work twelve hours. We were worn out in those days on account of insufficient sleep and rest. We should look back to those days and wake up to. the fact that wc can better our work- ing conditions yet to a great advantage. The first thing to do is to line up the nons; then we can ask for what is due us, and we surely will win out; and until we are stronger we can not accomplish much. No person who has given organization a thorough test and study will say that it does not pay. It it were possible to lay before our organi- zation, as well as our fellow workmen who are not members of the Order, the actual accomplish- ment of the O. R. T., it would have the most astounding effect. Day after day, from every quarter of the country, comes news from unions of their success in securing legislation for shorter hours, advanced wage scales and other better- ments. Why shouldn’t we get more benefits? Simply because we are not going after them. Let’s all come to the front and fight our way to success. Bro. F. E. Young is back from the Y. & M. V., and we are glad to have him in our midst again. F. W. Klintworth, a new brother from the south end, relieved Bro. Cope, third “Z,” but was later relieved by Bro. Hall, who bid it in. We wish Bro. Beecroft success. He is dis- patching for the F. S. & W. Mr. Keys worked a few days extra at “YD.” Bro. Coughlin is on second Westville now. Bro. Bray, first “DG,” bid in Vandervoort agency; Bro. Bewley hid in first “DG,” and Bro. Mclntirc is on second “DG” pending bulletin. Two new men are on second and third Watts. Mr. Snider is on the latter. Bro. Carter is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Thomas. Bro. Hoover was off a few days on account ot his wife’s health. Wc hope for her speedy recov- ery. Bro. J. S. Norman, of the Frisco, is reliev- ing Bro. Hoover. Bro. E. E. Cook and wife are spending their honeymoon in Denver and the West. Bro. Grotwell, from the Missouri Pacific, is on third “DG.” Bro. G. C. Reed, from the M. O. & G., relieved Bro. Cook on second Stillwell. A great many of the boys on this district are laying off or soon will be which will make plenty of work for the extra men. It is now Bro. J. H. Rowbarts on first “\VA." Let the good work go on. Let me have a little news, boys, and I will fur- nish good writf-ups from this district. Cert. 328. Union Pacific R. R. Kansas Division — Bro. E. J. Manion, the newly-elected fifth vice- president picked the Union Pacific for his maiden voyage to the far West. This was probably due to the good job of boosting that old “war horse,” Bro. C. James Horiskey, of the Wyoming Divi- sion, put out at Baltimore. We also understand that as a direct result of this advertising the population of Wyoming has increased twofold within the past month. Probably If Jim could have spent more time in the East, Baltimore would today be almost a village. Any brother who failed to get a copy of our letter covering the convention and the result of our committee meeting in Baltimore can have one by writing the local chairman. The indications are that the proposition to in- crease the dues to $6 instead of $5.50 a term will carry. Our organization as a whole and Division 6 especially is in better shape than ever before in our history, with practically no delinquents and the number of non-members growing smaller each day and a nice surplus In our treasury to start the reserve fund for fcur proposition to create a larger fund assured. With a fifth vice-president in the western territory, prospects never looked brighter for us. With the proper interest mani- fested by the membership and the continued up- building of the Order by their individual efforts, there is no cause to complain about the condition of our good ship — the Order. We want to see that she is fully manned when wc leave for a cruise, so right now is the time to recruit a few able-bodied seamen. The employes of the O. W. R. & N. are putting out a newsy little sheet, which they call the Tuotcr. Richard B. Moodie, the managing editor, hopes in time to include the Union Pacific, but as the magazine is supported by the employes and the advertising that can be secured, the growth will of a necessity be slow. It is claimed that the Harriman magazine — or, the Tootcr, as it is called — is the only magazine in the United States published weekly and supported by the employes themselves for which a regular subscription is charged. Among many other good features of the magazine, wc notice that V. O. Bruner, who worked on the Kansas Division several years ago, Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1205 now located at Riparia, Wash., is contributing some pen-and-ink work that would be hard to - equal in any publication. He is a scintillating success. Any of the employes of the Kansas Division interested in seeing the magazine cover . the Union Pacific should write Bro. Hook. Bro. Johnson bid in Manhattan nights, Bro. Blanton, from Green, relieving him at Yocemento. Bro. Husted went from Blaine to Randolph, vice Bro. Heinrichs, who went to Onaga first J. F. Carson, who relieved Bro. Hook and also Bro. Kendall at Manhattan, bid in second R. 1. Jet., vice Bro. Squyers, who went to Linwood third. Bro. Kendall, third at Manhattan for a year, is now at Blue Rapids. We expect to hear by next month that he has started housekeeping in one of those cottages just built for two. L. Coberly assigned Paradise, vice Mr. Hoopes, and Plainvillc should now be added to the list of solid branches. Let’s all get in the game and make it all solid. We can do it. Bro. Miller, from Olsburg to St. George; Bro. Druley to Salina, relieved at Soldier by Mr. Cook, from Beloit. The chain of vacancies caused by the opening of positions on the Topeka branch has been com- pleted, and the traveling auditors, assistant super- intendents and Clerk Brann will heave a sigh of relief. Chief Dispatcher Brownson has returned from vacation, relieving Mr. Johnson, who goes back on first, Mr. Glaze, extra dispatcher, relieving AJr. Townsley. The hours have been changed at a number ot stations to permit agents to meet early and late trains. It appears that some of the agents do not understand that where they are assigned more than twelve consecutive hours they are entitled to overtime. Remember that our schedule: reads: “Split tricks not permissible." This means that twelve consecutive hours after you first go on duty your overtime starts. The fact that you might be excused for an hour or so during the day, in order to avoid a violation of the Federal law, would make no difference. If your hours have been changed and you do not know whether or not you are entitled to overtime under the change, write your local chairman. Dlv. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. To the Officers and Members of Division No. 6: It is with sad yet grateful heart that I acknowl- edge receipt of the lovely and almost matchless wreath of flowers sent me on the occasion of the death of my darling wife. They stood forth as a silent, yet expressive, representative of the tie that binds; spoke in their own beautiful language to her friends and relatives words that can not be spoken, yet are understood and felt, and can not be forgotten. We took these flowers to Kemper, 111., where the remains were placed in her old graveyard; there they again were displayed, and again silently and eloquently conveyed to her relatives and friends the message of friendship and esteem coming from our Order. And while their brilliancy will soon be faded from our mor- tal view, yet the memory of their expressions of love will reflect upon the mirror of our memory until we will all be united in one common brother- hood within the borders of the Great Beyond. Fraternally, Chas. Alexander. Nebraska Division, First and Second Districts — With the recollection of most of us, the part of the country in which we live was denominated in our geographies, “The Great American Desert.” Today we are blessed with one of the most bounti- ful wheat crops in the nation’s history, excellent alfalfa and potato crops; with every indication of an average corn yield. Land which $15 an acre would have purchased it many years ago, brings $100 to $150. Truly, the prophet said: “The desert shall blossom as the rose, and pools of living water shall spring up.” As the railroads have played a great part in the development of this territory, so are they the prime factor during Its prosperity. In fact, the people must absolutely rely on the railroads, and we are one of the principal agencies upon which the public depends for service. The railroads have been as slow to acknowledge our importance as is the public to realize the importance of the railroads to It. It behooves us to give our very best services, therefore. We have a place much higher in the railroad world than we now occupy. The railroad managements are too busy to give especial attention to us, and it is by conscientious work for our employers and united action upon the part of ourselves, backed by strong public opinion, secured .by business-like and courteous treatment of our patrons, that we may hope to make the necessary gains to insure us the stand- ing in the railroad world to which we are justly entitled. Bro. Edward Holmes is back in the Omaha general office, owing to the addition of another man there. Bro. George Merrifield, spending the summer at his Michigan home, writes that he is so improved that he hopes to be back with the boys before long. Bro. A. G. Snyder, of “FR” Omaha,* is again resting up, relieved by Mr. Mills, of the North- western. Bro. Fowler, of that office, is also off on his vacation, relieved by W. H. Johnson. Neither of the new men have cards, but Intend to secure them. When our new wire test comes to you, don’t forget to use it occasionally; then we may all know when these boys make it right with us. Incidentally, it might keep the matter before them, too. W. Brown, of second Lane, secured Lexington second, and will go there as soon as an applicant is secured for Lane tower. Bro. C. R. Trann, on his Canadian trip, is being relieved at Gilmore tower by Bro. H. G. Reisener. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1206 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. W. Laun bid in Valley. He surely has shown the spirit, and we are glad to see him land a good job. Bro. Asa Martin, of the Fourth District, se- cured the new job at North Bend, and is com- fortably settled there now. Bro. L. R. DeFrance took two weeks’ vacation recently, relieved by the regular relief agent, who is now relieving Mr. Russom at Fullerton for about sixty days. Bro. Anthony UphofF, from David City to St. Paul as operator. David City secured by Bro. S. C. Wallace, who is relieving H. W. Umshler at Shelby for a month while David City is temporarily filled by Arthur Gentleman. St. Paul was made vacant by Bro. John Step- noski securing a job in “GE” Grand Island. The job was pulled off before he could take it and he is taking his vacation now in the hopes that busi- ness will improve so he can take it on his return. Haig on the Gering extension and Hayland on the Hastings-Gibbon cut-off, were opened July ist. They will probably be important stations one of these days. When the new cut-off goes into serv- ice Gibbon days will be discontinued, but only an extra man will be bumped, as it was a temporary position and never bulletined. Bro. Hansen is relieving B. C. Clinton at St. Paul on a month’s leave in California and West- ern points. Bro. G. II. Smith has returned from a month’s vacation taken after the close of the Baltimore convention, most of the time being spent with relatives of his name in West Virginia. There were about 125 present at a family reunion of the name there, so you will readily see that his family tree has contributed its share of the Smith family to the commonwealth, even though he may not seem to have done his share. There were only three delinquents for this terms dues on the Nebraska Division, with excellent prospect of at least two of them yet paying up. This is the best showing this division has ever made and I am proud to be able to render such a good report. Your co-operation is all that is necessary' to continue the good work, for it is you who get the credit of this report. I must apologize for possibly overlooking some- one’s vacation or other items of news this time. While I have been away myself I have lost out on some changes possibly that otherwise I should be glad to report. Any oversights are not inten- tional, let me assure you. Cert. 217. D. P . District — Bro. Hiatt, second Pierce, on two weeks’ vaca- tion visiting relatives at Topeka, Kan., and on a trip in the mountains, was relieved by Bro. G. A. Gray, from the Frisco. Bro. Shanafclt, third Pierce, on a thirty-day trip to Los Angeles and other California points, was relieved by Bro. A. W. Dickinson, from the C. & N. W., whom we hope will stay with us. Bro. Beem, first LaSalle, is on an extended trip to the North West, relieved by Bro. Peyton, re- lieved on third there by Bro. Beagle, from St. Vrains, when it was made a two-man station. Bro. Seely, of Merino, bid in St. Vrains second. Bro. Frank Veneri, Merino second, went to Deer Trail. Later Bro. Beegle, resigned, relieved on LaSalle third by A. B. Curran from Chicago. Bro. Mead has returned from a visit with rela- tives in Kansas and bid in Union second. Bro. Foy, agent Snyder, on a trip to Longmont, Colo., relieved by Mr. Admire, student agent. Bro. Parcell is now with the D. & R. G. at Telluride, Colo., relieved at Merino agency by Bro. Tom Doherty, later relieved by Bro. Wynn until bid in by Bro. Johnson, when Bro. Wynn relieved Bro Myers, agent Evans, on an extended trip to California. Dover nights closed May ist. Mr. Frost, Greely third, is enjoying a substan- tial increase secured by our last committee, also several others who should get in line. Bro. L. G. Whitney, third Sterling, bid in Iliff agency, vice Bro. R. A. Nye, resigned and gone to the Pacific coast. Bro. Henry, Sterling second, spent a few days recently visiting friends in Nebraska. Mr. Vvooley, from Sterling, bid in Dacoma agency. Bro. Lockman, our local chairman, and our dele- gate to the convention, was accompanied by Local Chairman Hunt, of the “Q,” relieved by Bro. Eas- ter, third St. Vrains. Bro. Thompson, agent Brighton, on a vacation was relieved by Bro. Matthews, and he on third there by Bro. Magee, from Dover. Bro. Kimsey, Greeley first, bid in a trick in U. D. Bro. E. A. Tann, now with the S. P. at Cam- bray, N. M., sends his 73 and requests that his friends write him. K . P. District — Bro. Wiess, agent River Bend, relieved while visiting old acquaintances at Dover, Colo., by Bro. Kitcullen, of Oakley, who went to Lupton days, and later relieved Bro. W. H. Miller, agent Byers, while on a trip to Denver. Agate made a one-man office, Bro. Hill going to Manhattan, Kansas. Deer Trail made a con- tinuous office manned by Houston and Barnhard from Byers, changed from a one-man office, helper from Deer Trail going there. Agent Oglesby, Weskan, on ten days' vacation, relieved by Mr. Anderson, from McAllester, and he by Bro. Howell, student agent from Bogue. Bro. E. A. Houser, agent Grainfield, has gone east to get married, relieved by Mr. Phillips and he on nights there by Mr. Pettigoose. The doctor’s examination car made a trip Denver to Hugo June 2nd, testing our eyes and hearing. Am indebted to Bros. Vauginaux, Touhy and Slianafelt for assistance in the D. P. write-up. I hope they will continue the good work and that the rest of the boys will do likewise. Bros. Ven- cri and Howell helped out on the K. P. More important than our write-up, however, is keeping after the nons and the new men who come on the road. Don’t slack up on them. We need them all. L. C. Duenweg, Agate, Colo. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1207 Wyoming Division — - Bro. Ammons, former agent Bitter Creek, is now with the S. P. in Oregon. Bro. Pagett has resigned at Bitter Creek to go to Canada. Bro. Robinson, assigned Medicine Bow agency, was relieved on first Wamsutter by Mr. Owens, of Red Desert. Bro. A. A. Akers reports Bosler agency some improvement over his former agency at Black Buttes. Bro. Chilton, of Table Rock, expects to spend his vacation at Long Beach, California. Teleg- raphers are in demand on this division on account of vacation time and a number resigning. It is now Bro. F. E. Barrett at Ogden. Bro. S. B. Dunn goes from third Dale Creek to Park City days regular. Bro. Frank, of Cheyenne “N” office, is sojourn- ing in Saratoga taking baths for rheumatism. The best book on safety is the book of rules, and as the instruction car is about due on this division, it will be well for all to study up on the rules, in order that no one may be obliged to follow the car. Recent assignments are: Coalville agency, G. S. Ridge; Park City, S. B. Dunn; Wamsutter, S. G. Thornhill; Granger, C. J. Schultz; Rock Springs, no bids. Will some brother on each district please send me a few notes for the next issue. The only notes received this month were submitted by Bro. Horiskey. Everybody chip in and don’t expect one man to do it all. Notes regarding changes, resignations or anything of a newsy nature con- cerning the “shop” will be appreciated. Div. Co*. Canadian Pacific Ry. District 2, British Columbia Division — Bro. W. A. Kimmerling, of North Bend, B. C., has been appointed local chairman District a, suc- ceeding Bro. S. M. Ward, resigned. District 2, Eastern Division — Bro. W. L. Hadden, 4283A St. Catherine St., West, Westmount, Montreal, Que., has been ap- pointed local chairman of District 2, Montreal Terminals. G. D. Robertson, Gen. Chairman. Montreal, 'June 24, 1913. Manitoba Division, District No. 1 — Bro. Ralph Vermilion has gone home to Tilson, Man., ^his mother not being expected to live. Pitman, from Eagle nights, has relieved him, re- lieved by Logan irom Dinorwic, closed temporar- ily. Bro. Taylor was married recently, congratula- tions. Bro. M. S. C. enjoyed the trip to Baltimore immensely, returning after the convention via Washington, D. C. Send me all the news you can to Whitemouth, as I am not in a position to know all the happen- ings on this district. Bro. Kilpatrick was the only one who sent me any items this month. Cert. 765. Port Arthur & Winnipeg Line — Bro. Healy, agent at Kam, was in the hospital lately on account of a broken leg received while jumping off a box car on the local. He is now feeling fine. Mr. Logan to North Transcona, Mr. Peddar nights at Dinorwic. Expect these two gentlemen to be lined up soon. Say, boys, how about the relieving agents? We have been talking about it since January last and no steps have been taken to have two permanent relieving agents. We all have a hard time to get off for our holidays during the summer, and half of the boys have to wait till the year after for their vacations. We all hope this question will be brought up again at the next meeting. Bro. Gilchrist, from Rennie, is relieving the dispatcher at Kenora during the summer season. Bro. Kilpatrick is relieving at Kenora “B” 'nights. Brothers, some of you gave me a fine support every month when I first started to be your cor- respond6nt. I don’t know if the mosquitoes or the heat got the best of you, but I hope you will make a little effort and send me some news every month about the 15th. Cert. 765. Lake Superior Div., District 2 — At a meeting held *in Chapleau on the 28th ult., on motion of Bro. Ward, from Ramsay, sec- onded by Bro. N. Barker, it was decided to hold a regular monthly meeting there on the last Sat- urday of every month at 8 p. m., to afford an opportunity for the members on the east end to get in on No. x. We were honored by having General Chairman Robinson to preside, who spoke on many subjects of interest, and although the meeting was not very largely attended, it was a very successful one. Bro. Sullivan, an old-timer from the Pennsy line, to whom we are indebted for the better ol the two write-ups in last month’s journal, who was also with us, is now yard foreman at Chap- leau. He was relieved on the message wire by Mr. Brown. The first of our regular monthly meetings was held in Chapleau on the 31st ult., and was a de- cided success. The meeting was called at 9:30 p. m., Bro. Hogg in the chair. The brothers present were: MacCormack, Amyott; Beatty, Grasett; Dickson, Hobon; Chisholm, Dalton; Bates, Pardee; McVey and O’Donnell, Chapleau; Earl, Ridout; Goodwin, Woman River; Michaud, Pit; Rippon, Ramsay and V. A. Soules, Metagama. Johnson, Sullivan and Crane, of Chapleau, were unable to get over on account of too much traffic on the road, and we regret that Bro. A. C. Barker missed the meeting on account of a mis- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1208 The Railroad Telegrapher. understanding regarding the hall in which we were to meet. The meeting was opened with a reading by Bro. Hogg covering our late schedule negotiations; several new measures that were taken up at the local chairmen’s meeting, which Bro. Hogg had just returned from in Toronto, and many other subjects of interest to our local division, and was very interesting throughout. Ice cream and refreshments were served the members in Perpet’s ice cream parlors before the meeting, and after the meeting we were treated to some of the excellent cigars of “The Saints’ Rest Club,” of which Bro. Hogg is a member and in whose rooms we met. We had also several selections on the piano, banjo and violin, besides many vocal selections by local artists. The meet- ing closed about 12:30 a. m., when we all re- paired to Doc Tucker’s restaurant, where a big spread awaited us, whence, after a sonorous ren- dering of Auld Lang Syne, the brothers departed on their different routes home, after spending an evening only possible to be spent when good fellows meet. All the brothers are asked to attend these meet- ings since this is the first time that regular monthly meetings have ever been held on this division, so try to get to these meetings, now, as something special is promised. Show your interest in, and appreciation of, the work being done by the busy brothers and our local chair- man to make things more pleasant and comfortable for the brothers coming in from out along the line. This is a personal obligation on every member of this district which they should not try to avoid. A card is tiot all that is required to be a union man, as a card can be bought for $7.00, so do your best to show that there’s a little more to unionism in general and to the old O. R. T. in particular, than the few extra dollars that we get out of it every month, and let us show the few nons on this district that our slogan, “No card, no favors,” does not wholly define their position amongst us. It is the way the word “non” is quietly spoken by a union man to do that, especially if they are of the impressionable kind with the fishy eye. Bro. Barker and family are now on a trip to the Coast, relieved by Bro. Nesbitt, from Hobar. Bros. Bolton and Bolton, Hobar and Wayland, while on a trip East were relieved by Bro. Linn, who later went to Pardee nights and opened up the Linn house there, which adds another attrac- tion to that small, but booming town. A new office has been opened at Nicholson’s, with Mr. Choiniere in charge. Bro. L. Ellis and father, dispatchers, have re- signed and gone West. The new double track between Esher and Musk, a mile and a half back of the old main line at Pardee, will be completed by fall. A com- missary has been opened there and “Chateau Bates” will probably be closed as soon as this work is finished. Bro. Hogg is back after being a week in Toronto on convention business. The report that he pur- chased a cane while away has not yet been verified. Pardee, Wayland, Missanabie, Lochalsh and Nemegos nights; Nemegos and Stralak agencies, Amyot, days and relief dispatcher and agent for district No. 2 are on bulletin. Bro. O’Donell has gone to Calgary, relieved by Bro. McVey from district 1. Sister Sullivan has first “HA” and Bro. Stevens the message wire. Mclsaac and Byrne, two new men from the “Bluenose country,” are at Empire Pit and Way- land nights, vice Bro. L. Bolton, gone to Shumka Pit. These two men are from the country where the men stayed out over two years during the workmen’s strike in 1910-291 1 and should not be long in getting lined up. We have one or two nons in particular on this district yet who have had plenty of time to get in line. They have neither paid their way to help uphold our schedule, nor have they paid first month’s increase yet to help defray the expenses of the committee that got them their ten-hour day, 12 per cent increase, and 30 cents an hour overtime. A vampire sucks blood, and we know them for a natural enemy, but these men suck the life blood of our Order and try to mingle among us under the guise of pals and good fel- lows. This is all right for a while, but when it continues for a year or two it gets to be a little too thin. There is a remedy for such, known as “the skids.” We hope they will not have it said that it was fear of “the skids” that made them pay their way and that they will take their own initiative, get a card, and come to our meetings in Chapleau. A social committee was appointed at the last meeting, consisting of Bros. Craine and O’Donell and Sister Sullivan, for the purpose of providing entertainment and arranging for the reception of the members from along the line, seeing to the lunch to be provided for the members after the meeting and the musical programme to be ar- ranged, as it was at the last meeting, which proved such a success. The regular meetings are held on the last Saturday of every month, and open at 8 p. m., members from west end to come in on No. 2, or convenient freights, and those from the east end to come in on No. 1. All you have to do is to ask your chief dispatcher for pass a few days before this date, hop on a train and come in, the brothers at Chapleau will do the rest. Brothers, get after the nons you may know of around you; don't forget your meetings, and our motto: “No caid, no favors.” Div. Cor., Cert. 4287. New York Central R. R. Electric Division — Pay day brought us the financial results of our new schedule, which went into effect May 15th. Our committee had a long conference with the officials, but the results are satisfactory, and Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1209 thanks and encouragement are due the general committee for its patience, wisdom and persistence in carrying the negotiations through. Victories and concessions gained by manly* argument be- tween committees and officials are always more satisfactory than any gained by legislative enact- ment, and more creditable to the cause of Organ- ized labor. The farmers of Montrose predict a large crop this year, and pumpkins have already started to grow on Bro. Stecker’s farm. He says the vines grow so fast and drag the pumpkins over the ground at such high speed he is afraid they will all have flat wheels before they get their growth. One vigorous vine, followed to its end, lead into Bro. Hodgeboom’s chicken coop, disclosing an old hen setting on a fine fruit trying to hatch out an ostrich. Bro. Gallaher also has a large patch of beans under cultivation. Such is life in far Montrose, with other outlying districts to hear from. Bro. Lent is very much on the job at “CD.’* It will soon be Bro. Minnich on third there. Bro. Pine, at the pill factory, caught a five- pound bass out of the back window. Bro. Hodge- boom on second and Mr. Lawrence on third, have not been so lucky. Bro. Otis bid in third “NW.” Wonder if “Jimmy” remembers the old tower at 125th St., and the country boy that strayed in to post, some — oh, never mind how many — years ago? Bro. Schwartz, first “OW," is growing fat off the fine garden the maintainers have back of the tower. Bro. Hacket, first “GD,” will soon be in his new, up-to-date electric tower. Bro. Shultz is the only one sitting tight aF “DV.” Bro. Gordon is on leave, relieved by Bro. Mark Smith of second, and Bro. Steed is also on leave, Bro. Moss bidding in the temporary vacancy. Bro. Dick O’Brien, third leverman, was displaced by Mr. Dclemonter, Bro. O’Brien taking the relief vice Bro. H. A. Smith, and Bro. Mark Smith bid in “Spike” agency. Bro. Frank Lester was walking along the bowery one night shortly after pay day when a husky asked him the time. Frank said, “No, you don’t!” and put on high speed for 42nd St., where he borrowed some oil for the wooden leg and made Yonkers in the next lap. Bro. Lee bid in the twelve-hour day trick at Croton station. Bro. Parker, at Scarborough, has purchased a new auto. Bro. McKeon, agent at Dobb’s Ferry, has a new freight house. Bros. Whitney and Ferdon are regulars at the night meetings. Would like to see more agents attend and consider it a great honor if Sisters Muller and Algo would drop in to some of our meetings. Bro. Lewis was so busy rounding up the refractory ones for the last meeting that he missed it himself, and something will have to be done to get the boys to attend more regularly. Bro. Waddell is on vacation, relieved by Donnelly, from the Erie. Bro. Johnson, also from the Erie, is* on second “MY;” Bro. Akers having bid in “MJ” third temporarily^ Bro. Bill Leonard, whose split trick at “MX” and “KY” towers was recently abolished, is now assistant agent at Botanical Garden, where he can inhale the ozone during the summer in the choicest section of the Bronx. Bro. Curran left all his raise under the new schedule with the tailor. “Joe” will have more fair friends than ever now. Don’t crowd, girls! A little thought, a little care, Will make your work go right! A little song, sung unaware, Will make the world seem bright! A little effort just to please, A little tact and nerve, May win the day and pave the way To blessings you deserve. “Local Correspondent. ' Electric Division Notes — R. J. Adams, relieved as ticket agent at Spuyten Duyvil by M. A. Smith, has been appointed agent at Yonkers passenger station vice E. C. Cook. Mr. O'Brien bid in “KO.” Our meeting time has been changed, the night meeting to the second Monday and day meeting fourth Wednesday each month. Bro. Fred Borrin has gone up on the Adiron- dack division for his health, relieved by Bro. Schwartz. We all miss “RF,” and hope for his speedy recovery. Some of the so-called telegraphers sent along the division to post seem to have a very limited knowledge of “Morse.” Take care that they do not get you in trouble. “Boomers” will be here as usual with the warm weather. Don’t forget our motto, boys, “No card, no favors.” Pay your dues early, brothers, and have the new card before the old one expires. Dispatcher Davis made a trip over the lines recently, getting a line on the curves and grades, also the ins and outs of yard “B” at “NW.” The Western Union is having its troubles on 158. The “ham factory” product at “RO” don't seem to understand the Morse code. Bro. Brusie is glad to be out of it. Let us get after all the nons and all the new- comers, and keep after them until we have all the desirable ones in line, concerted action will bring this about. There would not be a non left on the division if everyone individually would get busy, but three or four can not accomplish it. Those who kick because the local chairman got the other fellow a raise and did not get them one usuauy don’t deserve any. **hat have you done for the O. R. T. ? It will probably take you as long to answer that question as it will for our local chairman to tell you why you did not get an increase. Bro. Rubin visited friends in Boston recently, relieved by Bro. Collins. Bro. Magley, on six months leave, was relieved by Bro. Alrutz. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1210 The Railroad Telegrapher. The Oak Tree, recently cloSbd for repairs, is now open at “YX.” Bros. Collins and Dan Sea- men are glad to see this in operation again. One of the painters was seriously burned about the body when the paint shop in “KO” freight yard took fire from sparks from an engine and was destroyed on May 28th. “CR” first and second $79.00, also third trick $74.00 now on bulletin. “These are ‘jobs.’ ” Bro. Finnelli was awarded "WM” second, Mr. Birchard, Jr., going to “HA” second extra. Bro. Rubin, on a week’s vacation, was relieved by R. B. Hynes, from the A. F. A. office. “No cards, no favors” for the man who ac- cepts the raise we got him last month and will not lend a helping hand. He is not worthy of our consideration, and the sooner he finds it out the better. There is no excuse any man can offer, the expense is too little to consider. An imaginary grievance with some member or that the chairman has not treated you right, is no excuse at all. The company would not and should not take any excuse for your refusing to do your duty. Each man should try and render the best service in his power and see that every other man does the same. In doing this you increase the efficiency of the service, as well as promote your own interests. “Spot,” Div. Cor. Hudson Division, North End — Bro. Taylor resumed work on first SS 87, June 2nd, having been away several months, due to injuries received in an explosion at Stockport in January last. He was relieved by Bro. Boucher, who also relieved him while attending the fire- men’s convention at Catskill, and later relieved Bro. E. G. Smith, SS third 87 a few days. Bro. E. Cook SS second 89 was off one day to attend coroner’s inquest, and Bro. T. F. Don- nelly, third SS 89 off one night, was relieved by Bro. Everett. Bros. Ashley and Baer going to SS 91 and SS 93 makes those points solid. We expect to have Bro. Coleman at SS 95 and Bro. Willis at Castleton station with us shortly. Boys, get after the three nons at SS 96 and the other two at SS 94 and 88; we need them. Middle Section and South End — The annual eight-hour ball of the Hudson division will be held Monday evening, October 15th. The regular meeting, held June 17th, was largely attended, there being about forty-eight members present. Three applications were received at this meeting, making a total of twenty-two members taken in since Bro. Fraleigh was elected chair- man in January. Our new schedule, with those two days off, is the best that has been secured yet. We arc pleased to prefix the name of Brother to: J. J. Kiley, John Conine, Henry Ilerbrich, Win. IT. Ashley, W. Ilamwcll, W. F. Morey, J. S. Sweeney, J. Ellison, F. L. Lawson, J. A. Ilauf. S. B. Baer, F. B. Smith, Win. II. Gaffney, L. T. Romaine and R. O. Jackson. Give them the glad hand of fellowship, brothers. M. Mansion, E. P. Carrotte and G. A. Birkland are new men we would welcome to this division and would be pleased to put the button on them. Bro. Bumster, SS 47, is away on leave, re- lieved by Bro. Tinney. Latest assignments are: M. L. Rollinson, sec- ond SS 35; Bro. F. J. Gallagher, first SS 46; M. C. Thompson, third SS 47; E. Archer, third SS 63; C. E. Huddleston, second SS 81, and H. F. Kling, first SS 51. Bros. Groupe and Baer on the north end, and Bro. Clark on the south end, are doing a great work among the nons, getting their applications right along. Seven signal stations on this division have been advanced to the next higher class on our new schedule. A general increase for every position repre- sented in our schedule was secured by our general committee, also increase in overtime rate computed on minute basis, a new rule in regard to lamps and straight seniority, with the best of feeling existing toward the Order by the man- agement. The general committee certainly does deserve great praise for its work this year. At the regular meeting, held June 17th. financial secretary, Bro. A. Hyde, made his semi-annual report, which showed a balance on hand of $1 35-79 in the local fund and all bills paid up to date. A vote of thanks was extended to Bro. Hyde for the able manner in which he has handled the office of secretary and treasurer for the first six months. Bro. W. B. Schlich, second SS 61, has secured passes and a leave of absence, and is now on his way to Spokane, Wash. Some of the boys have received postal cards from him and he is having the time of his life. Bro. Jackson re- lieved him. A. A. S., Div. Cor. Ontario Division, West of Oswego — With the exception of third at Sterling and agent at Kasoag, this division is solid. Every one is rejoicing over the excellent raise and favorable changes in rules we obtained through our Order. Relief Agent O’Brien relieved Bro. Bidwell while on committee work in New York and at- tending the Baltimore convention. Agent Sabin at Ontario is soon to be retired. Bro. R. J. Knapp and the agent at Fruitland have gone into the poultry business on the side. New members recently obtained by our local chairman: C. N. Shaver and F. J. Lefebrc, Web- ster; L. U. Seubert, Sterling; P. P. Sullivan, Sodus, and W. Hamilton, F. Cater and B. C. Scliarf, Williamson, making forty -three new' mem- bers who joined in May and June. Div. Cor. Buffalo Division — While our regular correspondent is sunning himself in California, I shall endeavor to impart such news as may come to hand and help the good work along all I can. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1211 The excellent schedule just negotiated by our general committee gives us a general Increase of 7 per cent and too much can not be said in regard to the kindly manner in which the com- mittee was received. Let us show the officials that we thoroughly appreciate what has been done for us by doing our very best. Bro. “Jim” Farrell, our local chairman, de- serves our hearty approbation for his good work. He makes us an excellent leader. The man who takes up the burden of his fellow-workers and sacrifices his own comfort for them deserves our undivided support. He is firm, yet reasonable; progressive, without being aggressive, and will shun trouble and promote conciliatory methods. Let his success be ours. Send him jhe name and address of every desirable non in your vicinity. No time like the present for this work. Be active. Don’t be a drone. G. Kingdon, SS Erie third, bid in Tona junc- tion days, vice Bro. H. Somers, who bid in SS 57 p. m., relieving O. W. Voss, who bid in SS Erie third. Bro. V. M. Green bid in SS 47'A p. m., relieved by Bro. G. F. Williams, SS 59 bid on SS 58 p. m., on bid relieved by Bro. O’Shaughnessy of SS 61, LaSalle, on SS 59 p. m., on bid. Bro. L. Ashenback, transferred to maintenance and way department. Bro. F. J. Rhodes relieved days on SS. “LL” relieved on SS Erie second, bid on by Bro. C. E Currie, who later went to SS Erie third. Bro. J. Fromm, SS 51, we regret to learn has been sick, relieved by J. J. Keleher. Bro. J. F. Marzloff, SS 61 LaSalle days is visiting Los Angeles and other points on the Pacific Coast, relieved by F. A. Imson. V Bro. Clarence Odien, SS 55, nights, displaced by Bro. M. J. Flaherty of the western division, will try the extra list. Bro. Jack Grice, SS “F,” sick a few days, was relieved by R. Imhof. Bro. J. H. Ricker, SS 61-A, while sightseeing in Canada, was relieved by G. H. Vallett. We are all very sorry to learn of the death of Bro. W. P. Mansell’s father, and extend him our heartfelt sympathy. “Ajax,” Cert. 1352- Western Division — The middle of May brought another advance in the wages of New York Central agents, teleg- raphers and signalmen. While the present increase is not so large as some we have had in the past, it is another step in the right direction, and will help a little in “the high cost of living.” The railroads are burdened with State and Federal legislation on one hand, which increases running expenses and the I. C. Commission will not allow them to increase rates to bring addi- tional income. It would be wise for the station- men to get all the business possible, and perhaps in that way the company can overcome their ex- pense burdens. If the company, on its part, would adopt the policy foremost of giving the shipper service, it seems as though this, with the splendid facilities of the road should double its income. Several concerns in Rochester in- struct their shipping clerks not to send any freight via the N. Y. C^ that can be routed over.- any other road. You all have received a report from your com- mittee in regard to our new schedule, so that it is unnecessary to load the columns of the journal with it. Understand that Mr. Crowley told the boys that unless they were allowed to increase freight rates there would be absolutely no use sending our committee to New York again. For the next six months we should adopt as a slogan “get in the nons.” If every mad will do this and keep after his man we shall have no further use for that slogan after the six months are up. There were 2148 men represented at New York by our committee, and there ought to be a membership of at least 2000 by Thanks- giving. Keep your dues paid and call the atten- tion of the men with whom you are working to the importance of this and we shall have one of the best organizations in the east. You are not asking a favor of a man nowadays when you request him to join the Order, you are simply asking him to do the right thing for himself and to do right by you. From now on we shall have to rechristen the remaining nons and call them just plain grafters. There are, of course, a few exceptions — men who have played in hard luck and are financially unable to be with us, but the majority of the nons seem to think more of a dollar than they do of their manhood. Get out to meetings, boys. If you’d come a few times and meet your brothers you would take- more interest in the Order and we could accom- plish more. Enthusiasm is what makes things boom, and that seems to be what we lack. There were about fifteen brothers present at the regular Rochester meeting, June 21st, in the morning, including Bros. Mansell, Farrell and Miller, local chairmen. I expected to see at least fifty there, but guess I'm an optimist. Did not hear how the evening meeting turned out. We heard accounts from the local chairmen of the doings of the committee in New York and at thq Baltimore convention. At this time nothing authoritative is known as to what the company intends to do in regard to the two days relief a month, which became a law on May 10th. It is understood that it obtained an extension of thirty days, which would make the law effective July 10th. • S. A. M. Western Division Notes — signal Station 32, Coalwater, was abanuoned May 2 1 st. Bro. Hancock days going to SS 33, displacing Bro. Ratigan, who displaced Bro. Kin- sella afternoons, SS 34, Churchville. Bro. Kin- sella displaced Bro. Rykcrt afternoons, SS 37, Byron, who went to SS 22, East Rochester, dis- placing Bro. Mitchell afternoons. Bro. Wetzel afternoons, at SS 32. displaced Bro. Mitchell, SS 28, who displaced Bro. Ken- nedy, SS 22. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1212 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Wood mornings at SS 32 took mornings at SS 2 4, Brighton, displacing Bro. De Wolf, who is thinking of going into the navy. Scissor crossovers have been installed at SS 35, Bergen, and SS 42, Corfu, and the boys at these points may have to work a little harder. Old SS 38, abandoned some time ago, was dis- mantled recently, leaving nothing to mark the spot, but memories of by-gone days. SS 17, East Palmyra, was abandoned May 9th. Bro. Shortall days going to SS 16, Newark, afternoons, Bro. Fess, mornings, going to SS 33* Chiliget displacing Bro. Honey, who took nights at Churchvillc (WS). SS 34 will probably soon be abandoned. The two days off each month, with full com- pensation, will help to take the sharp edge off, and we also received a near raise in pay with the help of our “wide-awake” local chairman, Bro. Mansell, to whom we owe a sincere vote of thanks. We certainly appreciate his good work. SS 37, Byron, and SS 4*A, Batavia, have been advanced from C to B class, which means more money, aside from the general increase in pay. Be a booster, don’t knock. If things do not seem to move smoothly, go to the meetings and talk it over with the brothers and get things adjusted to suit you. We have men for that purpose who are willing to help us. State your troubles, our committee are not mind readers. A former brother and local chairman is now a “non.” Soon after his term expired- and a new local chairman was elected, he “quit us cold.” Let us be happy to know when we pay our money to secure an increase that our good old O. R. T. card will carry us on to victory. Pal. Chenango Branch- Boys , now that the committee got us a raise of a month, let us all show our appreciation by working for the best interests of our employers. Bro. C. W. Nash, of Georgetown, recently spent his annual vacation in New York. Bro. Lyon, at Ballina, is busy with the egg market. Mr. Cassidy, at Lebanon, Mr. Buckingham, at Erieville, and L. H. Allen, at Rippleton, should be shown what a good investment of $10 a year is in an O. R. T. card. We hope Bro. Ellis can land Mr. Davis. Bro. Gleason, at Fayetteville, gets a minute or two once in a while to read the baseball scores. Bro. Hall, at Oran, was recently appointed assistant local chairman for this branch — Earlville to Syracuse. Cert. 2536. Norfolk & Western Ry. Shenandoah Phision, Hagerstown, Md., to Win stun Salem. ,Y. C. — Bro. John Dillard is on a trip to Los Angeles, Cal., and other western cities. Bro. Holland, displaced at Elkton, took Mid vale third, vice Bro. Bryant. Bro. Law, who spent a few days recently at Sabillasville, Md., with his people, relieved Bro. McNiel, third Glasgow, while off with diphtheria. Bro. Bear, agent Glasgow, off two weeks on account of sickness, w'as relieved by Mr. Hender- son. Bro. R. R. Rumbarger lost out on third Berry- viile on account of stopping No. 1. Don’t sleep cn the job, boys. Bro. Swartzell, second Elkton, Va., off on ac- count of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Worley. Bro. Brandt, agent Koehler, on vacation, was re- lieved by our jolly brother, W. L. Burks, relief agent, who also relieved R. J» Snapp, agent Elk- ton, on vacation. Bro. W. L. Hyatt relieved T. M. Sheets while attending court. Bro. Trobe Dillard bid in third Shepardstown, and Mr. Parrett first Loch Laird. Loch Laird and Buena Vista second, and Berryville third on bulletin. Bro. Lemly bid in third Luray, and Bro. K. A. Painter bid in messenger job in "UD,” relieved on Buena Vista first on bid by Bro. W. T. Vest. White Post third cut out, and Bro. L. W. Clift relieved as clerk at Keehlers by Bro. Fringer, bumped Bro. J. V. Murray from third Ridgeway, who displaced Holland on second St. James. Bro. Clift has a new “bike.” Bro. McCauley went to Shepardstown third pending bulletin, St. James third being cut out. Bro. Leslie, agent Nace, off on account of sick- ness. Bro. Draper is back from message job in Roanoke to Starkey. Bro. Ramsey was relieved while on his honey- moon by Bro. Haythe. Bro. M. N. Wheeler, while off on account of the sickness of his grandfather, was relieved by Bro. L. O. Hope. Bro. W. P. Wheeler, while off attending court, was relieved by Bro. Melton. Bro. Davis, third North Roanoke, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Chockley. Bro. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va., is on the sick list. We hope to see him well again soon. Bro. S. F. Moffitt, third trick dispatcher, was on third Valley a few days. Boys, let’s have a good write-up every month. Many thanks to Bros. Luckcr, McNeil and Hawk- ins for items. Don’t forget that it is now time for payment of dues again. ’ Cert. 1044. . Michigan Central R. R. Bro. Jack Phillips, who has been acting chief for some time, while Chiefs Gardner and Van- wagnen were making their semi-annual inspection trips/over the lines, is now relieving Night Chief Vanwagnen, relieving Mr. Gardner, days, who Is in Detroit getting out the new time table that takes effect soon. Bro. Keefe, from third Kala- mazoo, relieving Bro. Phillips on third Air Line. Mr. \\ ightman, from some Canadian road, on third Kalamazoo. Bros. Wicks and Carter have been relieving the dispatchers on their one-day vacations. Bro. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1213 Cavanagh, first trick cast division, is off on an extended vacation, and Bro. Dan Wholihan, third east division, is relieving him, .relieved by Bro. John Carter. Bro. Smith, second Air Line, while off moving, was relieved by Bro. Wicks, and he by Bro. Northrop on account of Mrs. Wicks’ death. We all extend to Bro. Wicks our heart felt sympathy and consolation in this his hour of sorrow and great loss. The brothers of Jack- son contributed for a handsome wreath of flowers for her funeral. Bro. Virgo, Niles second days, relieved by Bro. Martin, from Barron Lake, which was closed one night, account no men. Bro. Martin also re- lieved Bro. Loveland several days at Kalamazoo, on account of sickness. Bro. Chapin, Marshall third, went to East Leroy. Bro. Palmer has moved to Eaton Rapids, and Bro. G. W. Wilson bid in Marshall third, but will remain at Yorkvllle until the electric line takes over the Alleghany Division. Mr. Hezell from the B. R. & P., went from Niles to Marshall third, pending Bro. Wilson’s arrival there. Bro. Bennett, Niles days, was relieved by Bro. Northrop, while on vacation in Bronson and other places. Bro. Hartung, off a few nights at Fabius, re- lieved by Mr. Moon, from the Vandalia, who also relieved Bro. Keen, while off at Vandalia days. Bro. Bitler is relieving Bro. Mack at Jackson Jet., who is at his home in Marcellus on ac- count of illness. Bro. Harry Butler, first nights Niles, relieved by Bro. Martin, of Barron Lake, closed one night. It is expected that the No Order System will put on two more men at Parma and one more at Augusta and Dowagiac. This system is a fine one, and works out well, but requires close attention of everybody. I know it will be a suc- cess on the Michigan Central, as the men are always alert and glad to assist the dispatcher in every way in getting- trains over the road. 1 have be£n told by parties that know, that we bear a good name among the officials, and w« are all glad to know it. As we now have an enviable record for good work, let us try to improve ourselves in every way, and assist the dispatcher in moving trains, by giving quick, accurate answers to his queries; also informing him when trains are coming, and if any out of ordinary delays to any train at your station. It all helps. Bro. Kingsley, first trick dispatcher, Joliet Division, making his way freight trips and tak- ing his days off, was relieved by Bro. Herran, third trick dispatcher Main Line, who also relieved Bro. Pfiefer, first Main Line dispatcher, for a few days vacation, by Bro. Herran. Bro. Ault, extra dispatcher, who relieved Bro. Herran, later went to Chicago to assist in Mr. Snyder’s office, mak- ing out pay rolls, but had to return home, ill with tonsiiitis. The men in Indiana now get their pay twice a month. The men in Michigan will soon be enjoying the same privilege. A meeting for the night men was held al Jackson the 29th, in Webb Block Hall, and Bros. Brown and Vice-President Campbell addressed us. The men from the Grand Rapids Division turned out almost to a man. Some of the brothers who failed to attend missed something, believe me. All the train dispatchers dropped in at different times during the day, and the meeting was a success in every way. I think we will have another meeting in the near future, probably at Niles, and want all you brothers that can come to attend. If we all attended the meetings, and told our troubles there, it probably would result in some grievances being removed. But if we stay at home and sob about our troubles to any- one who will listen, why we will always have them with us. It is an easy matter to forget about our dues If we don’t pay them promptly, and the first thing we know we are behind. Remit now and get your new card. Also keep after the new men and see that they are started right. You can get blanks of Local Chairman C. M. Brown, at Haires. The dispatchers are 100 per cent strong, and we are about 98 per cent. Let’s get the other two per cent. I believe we can do it. Bro. M. F. Ryan, of Marshall, was off a few days recently, on account of his mother’s death, at Kalamazoo. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to him in his bereavement. Bro. Sayles, relief agent who relieved him, also assisted Bro. Lind- sey in some filing work several days at Dailey, and relieved Bro. Boylan, agent Concord, on thirty days’ vacation, several days later relieved by Bro. Gillette. Bro. Nowlin, Concord nights, relieved by Mr. Moon while off on account of his mother’s death. He 'has our sympathy in his loss. I wish to thank Bros. Gillette and Eagle for news items. Also Bro. Ed Wholihan and Bro. Herran, dispatcher’s chairman, for dispatcher’s items. Bro. Culkins has returned to work again after having been to the convention at Baltimore, re- lieved by Bro. J. J. Leavy. Bro. Brown has not yet returned to work. Bro. L. N. Parsons, one of the old war horses, who has been at Windsor for twenty years, bid in chief operator at St. Thomas. We all wish him well, and hope we mqy be able to get some items from the Canadian Division. J. F. N., Cert. 71. Saginaw & Mackinaw Divisions — Bro. W. H. Olver, formerly agent at Recce, now agent G. T. P. Edmonton, Alberta, visited his parents at Chcsaning recently. Bro. Olver was very active in O. R. T. work on the Canada Division in 1901, being a delegate to the con- vention that year, and having the honor of nominating Third Vice-President Bro. D. Camp- bell at that time. The offices of Chcsaning, Oakley and Hender- son are now open Sundays for Nos. 76 and 69, Digitized by CiOOQle

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1214 The Railroad Telegrapher. which makes it very unpleasant for the boys at these offices, as No. 69 is due along there after 8:00 p. m. Bro. H. A. Ramsey has been appointed second relief agent, Saginaw, Mackinaw and Bay City Divisions. Hank Is a little light in weight, but he has the goods with him. Bro. W. J. Stokes, second West Bay City, was off a few days recently, visiting on the south end. Bro. Rice, third Owosso, was off two weeks on his annual vacation. Bro. Gordon, agent Sterling, spent his fifteen days visiting relatives at and near Grand Rapids, relieved by Relief Agent Ramsey. Now, boys, pay your dues promptly, and get that up-to-date. Bob. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our almighty Father, who knoweth all things best, and doeth all things well, has taken to his care the beloved wife of Bro. J. V. Cook, and Whereas, In full realization of his great loss, we do not find words to express and console him, but direct him to our Creator, the ever- ready comforter; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of Division No. 16 extend to Bro. Cook our heartfelt sympathy in this his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. R. M. Gordon, W. A. Rohrer, J. E. Berry, Wm. Slade, Committee. Pennsylvania R. R. Lines East. Buffalo Division — It is very gratifying to note how many of the nous are beginning to find out just where they stand. If every member will take a little more interest in the good work now being done, we will soon enjoy a very large increase in our membership. Take up the work where the local chairman left off, and don’t let it be necessary for him to call on that non the second time, but land him without delay. Make a note of news Items for the Journal and mail them to the local chairman not later than the twentieth of each month, so he can prepare and forward them in time for the next edition. Pay your dues promptly for the current term, thus enabling us to carry on the work in your interest. The company issued a circular dated June aist, which -reads, in part, as follows: “We also wish to call your attention to the practice of waving your hands to the trainmen as they pass your stations; this must be stopped at once, as a few days ago an extra north had orders not to pass a point until a southbound extra had arrived; a student operator waved his hand to the engineman of the northbound train, who kept on going without finding out if the opposing extra had arrived. The engineman’s excuse for running by his orders was that he re- ceived a signal to proceed.” Considering the great amount of responsibility placed upon the telegrapher these days, no one should take in a student without the recommenda- tion of the division superintendent, and the ap- proval of President Perham. Otherwise you vio- late your obligation, and inasmuch as the respon- sibility' of a wreck, you would be held responsible should a wreck occur, by the unwarranted action of a student. Let us adhere strictly to the work assigned to us in justice to the’ company, and credit to ourselves. Bro. John Deffibaugh, second Jamison, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Cornwell. Bro. E. J. Coltrane is now on second Silver Creek, relieved on second Cadiz by E. B. Randall. Bro. Burt Sutton, first “CO” block station, wa§ one of a fishing party in the Genesee River at transit Bridge during the opening of bass season. Dell H. Smith was relieved several days re- cently, on account of the death of his wife’s mother, Mrs. Lucy Metcalf. C. A. Brownell, first Dele van, on .vacation, was relieved by F. A. Miller. Our local chairman has been doing some good work on the Sonyea recently. Bro. E. H. Lilliman is now on second Belfast Cert. 1774. Williamsport & Susquehanna Divisions — It is certainly gratifying the manner in which the members are showing their appreciation to the organization by coming out to the meetings in such large numbers and taking such an active part in them. There’s no question but what the men both inside and outside the ranks, realize their need of our up-to-date organization, because they know they have men working among them who will betray them at every opportunity. The non who won’t join because the boss told him he better not get In with the boys. Another, and the ex-member who says he will come in just as soon as the company will do business with us, might make good soldiers on dress parade, but are worthless while there is any fighting to do. It takes a man full of vigor and manhood to face the enemy in sight. Brothers and sisters, it is time to pay your dues again, and I hope you will make a prompt remittance this month. You paid up grandly last period, and can beat that record if you will. Pay up, and ask the brother working near you to do likewise. Show your appreciation of the work done in your behalf by your local chair- man, Bro. Grieb, as he is anxiously awaiting a full paid-up membership. The following true blue men have been ap- pointed assistant local chairmen on the W. & S., and the L. & T. Divisions: Bros. C. S. Diffen- derfer, secretary of the board, VV. E. Troutman, C. R. Dugan, C. C. Fenstermacher, H. W. Johnson, Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1215 A. R. Fenstermacher and G. R. Stover. Brothers give this band of loyal men all the assistance you possibly can. The morning and evening meetings held at Harrisburg June 4th and 19th, and Sunday, June 17th, were largely attended. The boys are sure realizing the need of standing together belter than they ever did before. A large number who have been led astray and duped with empty promises and falsehoods, are returning to the O. R. T., weary, sorry and heavy laden with wrath and displeasure on account of being led to the slaughter pen and left there standing in the quagmire up to their knees. General Chairman Miller gave us some of the best talks ever delivered, especially at the meet- ing on June 19th. It is the duty of every one of us to stand loyally by him, and the general and local committee. Fifty applications In at Williamsport for leave of absence, vacations, but no men to relieve them. We have the assurance of a large number ot new members for the beginning of July. The P. R. R. clerks who recently narrowly escaped being duped into joining a so-called labor organization, have decided to affiliate with their own national organization. The signalmen and interlockers, to whom this so-called labor organi- zation have appealed, also refused to join it. Brothers, always be on the alert for signals and markers, and strict observance of the rules, especially when signals or markers are improp- erly displayed on passenger extras; also be careful how and to whom you speak on the phone, ^e sure you have the right party. Above all, use no profane or abusive language, and if others use it to you report it to your boss. We arc pleased to hear Bro. Riland back on his trick again, as Gus is one of the old “stand- by’s.” • He underwent a very painful and deli- cate operation in the Medico Chi Hospital, in Philadelphia. He says it was a complete success, and he feels just as good as ever. Bro. C. C. Spade recently gave his barn a coat of paint, that is, he put on the barn whav he did not get on his clothes and the ground. Bro. E. F. Holmes has saved a number of homes by selling the occupants fire extinguishers. Some one kindly tell “Andy” Carnegie, Atwood must have hit a fence or a telegraph pole, as he had to send his new auto to the “hospital” already. General Chairman Miller, Local Chairman Fidler, Assistant Local Chairman Fenstermacher and Bros. E. I. Leister and E. F. Bicver wit- nessed the first game of ball between the Harris- burg and York Tri-State teams at Harrisburg, June 4*h. Bro. Joe Schlotman, second “J" tower, on the sick list since December 16, 1912, is still unable to work, and will have to undergo another opera- tion. We hope it will bring about his spccuy and complete recovery, for we all love Joe for his loyalty, fearlessness and willingness. Bro. H. B. Putt, third “CF,” off sick June tst and 2d, was relieved by R. L. Miller. Bro. C. R. Bailets, first “UR” tower, spent June 4th enjoying the scenery over the valley of Speeceville with his wife and family. Bro. H. W. Johnson, second “JN” tower, is erecting a fine double dwelling house on the corner of High Pine and Market streets, Millers- burg. Bro. J. H. Zerbe, first “BA” tower, attended the Odd Fellows’ convention at Elizabethtown, June 5th. Bro. W. D. Gresh, third “RO” tower, took in the sights in the city of Brotherly Love on his June relief day. Bill is a frequent visitor around Sunbury and Northumberland. Bro. H. B. Stead, third “CY” tower, has re- signed and expects to secure a better position elsewhere. • Bro. F. A. Friggle, and bride, spent their honeymoon in Baltimore, Washington and other eastern cities, and will reside in Antesfort. Con- gratulations. There certainly must be something in good organization, as one brother paid a return fare of nearly $3.00 to attend our Sunbury meet- ing, June 17th. The new time table, in effect May 25th, brought with it increased work in the way of two new trains, but no increase in pay. The work on the new interlocking tower at Lock Haven, about 100 yards east of the sta- tion, is progressing rapidly. This will, in all probability, be a double trick job, as there is too much for one operator to handle safely now, and the interlocking will add greatly to it. The new switch at “VI” tower is in service, and the track ready to be electrified between “RF” and “P” towers. Bro. J. N. Sponsler and family, attended a picnic recently, and John, not realizing that he is getting old, played ball with the boys, with the result of a very stiff and sore arm. Next time he will know better. “Steve.” THE CHANGE AROUND “VI.” By “F. R.” A wondrous change has taken place, Down around old “VI.” I guess you’d hardly know the place Now, here’s the reason why. A brother has been Installed there To play the role as “op” and clerk. And every man is at his best, When he reports for work. They all keep on their manners now, Yes, every single guy Tries to do his level best. Since “Wetzel” runs “VI.” They all remove their hats at once Just as they reach the door, And never spit tobacco wads l.'pnn the nice clean lloor; Digitized by kjOOQle

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1216 The Railroad Telegrapher. And should you ask me why this is, I have but one reply: They’ve got to be more mannerly Since “Wetzel” runs “VI.” They all walk on their tiptoes now, And never slam the door. But all come in a smilin’ like, When times before they swore. They’re never rude, nor careless, now, As in the years gone by; For every man must toe the mark, Since “Wetzel” runs “VI.” No more they use the table as A place to rest their feet While sitting in the office room, Where comfort seems so sweet, But now, instead they sit up straight With but a single sigh, For they all know they must obey Since “Wetzel’ runs “VI.” They never come in staggerin’ like — ■ As from the use of rum. And now they all converse so low You’d swear they re deaf and dumb. And should they make a promise, you Could well on it rely. For all the men are honest now, Since “Wetzel” runs “VI.” Elmira Division — - We have reason to believe that Bro. Mantcll has found “the girl.” Bro. Allen, Benton Siding third, has been putting the finishing touches on his new boat house on Seneca Lake, and issued invitations for all members to make it their headquarters during the boating season. The closing of several offices on the north end will be responsible for more extra men, and cause a few “bumps.” Bro. Bookman takes second “D” tower, and Bro. Baker, north end relief job. Bro. Cayward won first money at the recent semiannual shoot of the Hall Gun Club. B^os. McIntyre and Shceley were preparing for this event, but as these latter names do not appear in the reports, we infer that they are not yet up to the qualifications for a public appearance. Bro. Cayward is some sport. It’s Bro. Read now. His uncle “Benny” was "to blame” for this, and we want to thank him. Go after more of ’em, Ben, when you are hiking up the trail. We have a large number of applications on file. J he non-members who arc “hollering” about something being done should remember that it takes soldiers to win a battle, and if they really want something to be accomplished, they should enlist, get out in the open, buckle on the armor and make a stand. They arc enjoy- ing the fruits of our labors and should be will- ing to come in and help. The New York State bill providing two days’ relief a month for telegraphers, with regular compensation, will not reach many offices on our division, but we are glad to see the boys on the big trunk lines get them. Because of the trouble on the Erie, the Che- mung Telegrapher’s Club meetings hye not been largely patronized lately. We are looking for- ward to peaceful settlement of matters on the “Old Reliable,” so that these boys may be with us again in goodly numbers. Bro. Eden is making a noise that we have all heard. Go after them, brother. Some of the “ops” take the notion to be very crabby at times on the wire when infor- mation is requested of them. It don’t “listen” well, boys; we have to work together and we may as well be courteous to one another, it makes the going smoother. Let’s “cut it out.” . Bros. A. P. and H. G. Furman have the sym- pathy of all the membership in their bereave- ment, owing to the death of their mother. Fishing is fine “on the Potomac,” and Bro. E. A. Johnson will no doubt have some very interesting narratives to relate ere long. We are looking for a noise from Bros. Fake and Mackerchar shortly. Make all the sound you want, boys, just as soon as you can. Now that summer has put in a real appear- ance, a number of our members will hike to the woods with rod and gun. Bro. H. E. Dale, of Watkins, has a “corner” on sporting goods, and is very reasonable. The work has increased five-fold over what it used to be, yet the advance in wages failed to appear at “SJ.” “YD” tower also fell short on the increases. Brothers, get after the eligible nons. We are charging you up with one each, and look to you to get your man this term, to help us reach the ninety-five per cent mark. Pay up your dues promptly, and get the other members to do the same. O. R. T. membership means a great deal at tuis time. “Sally.” CARD OF THANKS. To Officers and Members of Division 17, Sncdiker, Pa. — We wish to thank the officers and members of Division 17 for their kind words of sym- pathy and the beautiful floral offerings at the time of our great sorrow, the death of our dear mother. Sistk* B. H. Furman, Bro. A. P. Furman, Bro. H. G. Furman. S unbury and Sliamokin Division — Two meetings were held June 17th, in Social- ist Hall, Sunbury, Pa. General Chairman M-iller and Bro. T. E. Fidler, of Baltimore, Md., were present, and the former gave a very in- teresting talk as to our existing conditions. Bro. G. C. Vandling, local chairman, delegate to the Baltimore convention, made an extensive trip throughout the west after leaving the con- Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1217 vention. Bro. E. W. Trexler, at New Moria, N. M., who has been ill with typhoid fever, is recovering slowly. If there arc any O. R. T. boys in Eddie’s vicinity we hope they will look after him. The time has arrived for the payment of our semi-annual dues, and we hope all will pay up promptly. This is very Important, and saves our G. S. & T. lots of e*tra work. You will benefit your own conditions by paying up and seeing that others do the same, and thus strengthen the backs of your captains who are fighting for your rights. The only way to win is to keep on working for a thorough organization, and get every non in sight. The Pennsylvania Railroad, in 1912, ran 837,- 121 passenger trains, carrying 100,000,000 people a distance of over 40,000,000 ' miles with only two persons killed. The telegraph department is to be congratulated upon Its efficiency which made such a creditable showing possible. We believe such efficiency should be rewarded by a fair wage, and that is what your officers are trying to get for you, but they must have an effioient membeiship back of them to enable them to secure for the telegraphers on the Pennsylvania Lines what the telegraphers In other parts of the country receive in the way of fair treatment and the right to have their grievances presented to the officials of the com- pany by the officers they elect for that purpose. Show the same efficiency to your general com- mittees by keeping up to date and getting in new members that you have shown In protecting the lives of the passengers on the P. R. R., by your vigilance, and the outcome will surpass your fondest dreams. Cert. ii. Baltimore Division — As we move on it is plainly apparent that organized labor is making progress in securing for the toilers of our land shorter hours, more money, and numerous other concessions that are helpful to the wage earners of our country, and the powerful influence of organized men and women is being shown in the enactment of laws that have proven a godsend to mankind. Our Order, with other brotherhoods and trade unions, have kept abreast of the times in seeing that the interests of the men and women of our craft have been looked after and pro- tected. When you read the report of the Presi- dent, and see that within a period of two years the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has revised and instituted one hundred and twenty-five new schedules, you will get an idea of what can be accomplished when the men are organized. We call upon each and every member of the Order on our division to co-operate with us in securing a new schedule on this system. We can best assist our local chairman by seeing that every man is prompt in the payment of his dues, and in asking the nons to unite with us. Remember, boys, we have nothing to lose, but all to gain, as the company is adding new duties every day, the responsibility Is greater than ever before, and the compensation remains the same. If we would get what we are entitled to, it can only be done through thorough organiza- tion, and this can not be done by one man alone, but each one doing his part. Let it be known that we know from whence all the benefits come from that we enjoy today, and let us show our appreciation of this by striving to make this division the largest in point of membership on the system. We can do it if each will do a little. The meeting on June 20th was a hummer, about forty present, including a number of the ladles, and all were amply paid for coming. Bro. W. M. Skinner presided, and we listened to addresses by our general and local chairmen, Bros. F. Cole, H. S. Watson, J. B. Sebastian and F. F. Sullivan. Bro. W. H. Farcht, and lady friend, had a pleasant trip down the Chesapeake Bay on his relief. Looks as if it will soon be “Mrs.” Bro. J. E. Smith, working “K.” Bros. Ellen- berger and Bare attended open meetings at Harrisburg on 19th, and reported good turn outs. Vacation time is on and several of the brothers are at the seashore and other points of interest. We wish all a pleasant time, and trust they will return benefited. Our negotiations are proceeding nicely, and we are looking for a settlement ere long. All the men should stand firm and wait the results ot the labors of your committee. It takes time, but in the end all will be well. “Sklig.” Maryland Division — The reports of the various grand officers at the 1913 convention of the wonderful progress made in the past two years, showed conclusively that we have the right men at the head of the organization, and that they merit the hearty and undivided support of every member. We are now stronger numerically and better off financially, than ever in the history of the organization, and this should be an incentive for every one of us to expend greater efforts in extending the benefit of the Order, by securing the eligible non-members, and create a greater interest in the organization by the membership at large. By working along these lines we will soon reach the position we are aiming to attain. The automatic signal system will soon be in operation on this division, only a short portion between Perryville and Bayview remaining to be finished. This will cause a considerable num- ber of changes in the addresses of the various members, and the local chairman would be glad if those affected would notify him promptly of said changes, so that he can always keep in touch with them. 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1218 The Railroad Telegrapher. Conditions as they exist on the system, and the efforts being made to better them were ex- plained by General Chairman Miller, and met with our hearty approval, everyone feeling that the time was not far distant when the men on tflie Pennsylvania would be enjoying just as good, if not a better schedule than other roads. Meetings will be arranged at this point every month or so, and it Is earnestly hoped that all •the members will endeavor to be present. Members located so they can reach Baltimore are requested to meet with the N. C. Division every third Friday night. Rro. Coslett has returned from Niagara Falls, where he spent his honeymoon. Bro. Wood and bride are now there on a similar trip. We are glad to learn that Bro. Garris’s little daughter is rapidly recovering from the effects of having her foot run over by a wagon a short time ago. The O. R. T. don’t conduct its meetings with boxing gloves. For further information see Bro. Ellis. Relief between “MO” and “WD” has been stopped indefinitely on account of Mr. Callaghan, relief operator, being off sick. Brothers, in the future make all who approach you representing themselves to be members of O. R. T. and asking for information relative to its business, show their up-to-date cards before you give out any information. Remember our motto: “No card, no favors.” C. J. Rudulph was recently appointed division operator on this division, having been acting division* operator for some two years. He is held in high esteem by the telegraph fraternity and was at Qne time a loyal member of the O. R. T. Brothers, always have an up-to-date card in your inside pocket, and be ready to jump in and help your general and local chairman when called on by them. Remember, they can’t do it all themselves. Every brother, when called tin, must be ready to pitch in and help. Keep after the few nons left on our division. Let’s make it ioo per cent strong. When through reading your Journal send it to some non on the division. It will do lots of good, and only costs a small sum to send it. “Novice. " Trenton Division, North End — An open meeting was held in the I. O. O. F. Hall, Lambert ville, X. J., June 19th, with about twenty-five members and nons present. The meeting was called to order by Local Chairman Simanton, whose opening remarks were strong and to the point and bore a message to all the non-members present. Bros. Ellis and Rex also addressed the boys in a very able manner, the former giving a brief outline of the situation for the benefit of those who do not thoroughly under- stand it. The meeting was of the old-fashioned Methodist revival type and everybody was invited to ask questions and have their say. Several of the “opposition” were present and their arguments were very ably answered by Bro. Ellis, who sowed some very good seed. The meeting was conspicuous for its very orderly manner. Bro. A. L. Rex, of the general committee, was a recent over-night visitor on this end. It is now Bro. Wilson on third, Stockton. Boys, “cut out” the bad talk on No. 13! It don’t sound nice. There are no bargain sale prices in the O. R. T. The cost of membership and initiation is always the same. Some of the boys show more interest in a game of pool than in their working conditions and that of their co-workers. Get wise. Bro. Harry Black bid in Neice third, \lr. Calla- han Washington’s Crossing third, and Mr. Culver Wilburtha first. Bro. Salter recently purchased a new Ford auto. On a trip to Doylestown with Bro. Black and party they went nine miles in four hours. The new tower recently put in service at P. G. is working good. There will be an open meeting held in the I. O. O. F. Hall, Lambertville, soon and we expect to have a nice turn out. Bros. Miller and Ellis are expected to be present and express their views of the situation. Prof. Dean has only a very few students at his telegraph school in I'renchtown. He will prob- ably have to advertise a correspondence course. The professor’s work heard nightly is anything but 100 per cent perfect. Cert. 836. Trenton Division, Lower End — • Rates to join: July, $9.00; August, $8.25; Sep- tember, $7.50; October, $6.75; November, $6.00; December, $5.25. From now on every member in good standing will receive $1.00 commission on each new member secured. Brothers, get busy with the nons. This is easy money for all who have a little push in them and are interested in the welfare of the Order. J. H. Austin, A. L. C. Trenton Division , Lower End Notes — The meeting at Jamesburg, on May 26th, was not as well attended as we had hoped for, as long as so many of the brothers seemed to be anxious to have meetings held in that end. Local Chairman Simanton gave us an interest- ing talk. The morning meeting and evening meeting, held in the Goff Building at Camden, on May 29th, was very largely attended. Bros. Ellis, Weinrich, Truitt and Nightingale addressed us on existing conditions and told us what was necessary to be done in order to attain the ends we are striving for. Several new members were secured and a very pleasant time was enjoyed. Refreshments were served at the close of the meetings and every one went away happy and invigorated, promising to Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1219 attend the meetings hereafter held at the same place every fourth Thursday of the month. Don’t forget the time and place and bring more with you, especially the new members you secure in the meantime. Bro. Reeves, agent Edge water Park, says he will be glad when the truck season is over, as he has had about three men’s work to do handling some $5000 worth of business each week. Bro. Eppler is always on the job. I wish we had more hustlers like him. Bro. Holzbaur is now on “GR” second. The second track at “UN” is to be extended to switch No. 1 “WR” and continued from switch No. 2 “WR” to the brickyard. “WR” office is to be moved to this point and an inter- locking plant installed there. There is to be a classification yard at this point containing twenty tracks, also a wye with one leg connecting to the high line that is to be built over the river. Bro. Wright third “HA” was off several days on account of the death of his mother. He has our sympathy in his sad affliction. Get after the nons, boys, and earn that $1.00 commission. Remember the old adage: “The con- tinual dropping of water will eventually wear away a stone.” In union there is strength. That is what we need, and don’t forget “No cards, no favors.” The more favors we grant the nons the more unwilling they are to join. We need them while the fight is on, not after the battle is over. Brothers, we have a live local chairman and must give him every assistance possible. The organizers have been doing good work on this division and we should do our part and never stop .until every non is in and we are 100 per. cent strong. Then we will get what we arc after. Our case is being ably handled and nothing is left undone by our faithful committee and our efficient president, Bro. Perham. Keep after the few backsliders on the Trenton Branch and give them no rest until they return to the fold and give us their support. Div. Cor. West Jersey & Seashore Division — We had two very nice meetings on June 4th, morning and night. They were worth coming out to, and those who had too much on hand to be present missed a good feed. Boys, when you have notice of these meetings and miss them, don’t blame us If things don’t go to suit you. Get right yourself first is a good maxim. The meeting in the morning was addressed by Bros. Coles and Truitt, and the evening meeting by Bros. Nightingale, Ellis, Weinrlch, Truitt, Page and others, whose talks were all interesting. After the meeting ice cream and other refresh- ments were served. Boys, attend the meetings; you will not regret it. Paste this in your hat, also in some conspicu- ous place, so you don’t forget, as it will be the only notice you will get hereafter: “Regular meet ings will be held hereafter, night and morning, every fourth Thursday of each month at the GolT Building, Camden, N. J.” These meetings are for the West Jersey & Seashore and Trenton Divi- sions combined, so' all try to come out. The lever job at “WI” tower, Newfield, N. J., was recently abolished. The men there have the Postal Telegraph business, crossing bells block on both divisions, telephone exchange, trains to report and a number of other things to do, which we Bear will be hard to look after without a leverman. Three years ago two levermcn were allowed there, and the work is heavier now than then. About twenty-five good men have left this divi- sion within the last six months, and those apply- ing for positions now are mostly young men and clerks who know very little about railroad work. Good men will no doubt steer clear of the P. R. R. until its officials decide to treat telegraphers right. About the most desirable vacancies on bulletin now are Asbury, 12 hours; Freeman, 12# hours, and Woodstown, from 4:30 a. m., until relieved, salary $57.70 — the prevailing rate for all new jobs. The duties at these places include telegraphing, running the block, reporting trains, selling tickets and such other station work as the agent requests. Men not qualified for these positions are asked not to bid. Bro. J. M. Hitchner, Elmer, is on vacation, relieved by F. Thompson, extra agent, whom we hope will soon have a card. Bro. Archer expects to visit his people in the South this summer. Bro. Jones, leverman, relieved at Woodbury by Mr. Finger, a new man, displaced Bro. Comer on “G” Glassboro lever, who took “GB” tower, Bridgeton branch, another 12-hour job. Mr. Meredith, at Woodbury, was relieved several weeks by Bro. Donovan. We are sorry to learn of Sister Stratton’s ill- ness. Bro. Stratton has our sympathy. We hope she will soon be well again. Bro. Ed Eppelman, of Atco, has been batching several months, as his wife is away for her health, but we are glad to learn that she is getting better. Bro. Ben Sykes, our baseball captain, played his team with the Trenton Division boys recently, the score being 18 to 6, in favor of the W. J. & S. On June 20th he took a team of second trick men and others to Wellsville and beat the third trick men there, 5 to 2. Ben's knowledge of the game and field work is A-i. Bro. G. E. Nightingale, whose wife has been sick for some time, is now on the sick list him- self. We hope he will soon be able for duty again. Mr. Husted has replaced the loyal squad in “KN” again this summer. Boys, it is time to pay dues again. Remit promptly and get that new card. Div. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1220 The Railroad Telegrapher. New York, Chicago & St. Louis R. R. Chicago District — Bro. F. Lipps, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. H. Lowe, from the “Big Four,” who later re- lieved Bro. J. H. Drake. Bro. William Hale, from Windoll, Minn., is visiting friends at Argos. Bro. J. W. Redman was a recent Fostoria vis- itor. Our new Bro. Miller and Bro. K. S. Jones, at Rock Island Jet., have resigned, the latter going to the C. B. & Q. Brothers, let me know what is going on along the line. It’s all I can do to write it up after getting it. Bro. Johnson, one of our veterans, who was off several nights sick, attended the annual meeting at Bellevue. M. D. Brennan, manager Stony Island, and J. L. Hackman, “DE” Chicago, also attended. A “vet” is one who has twenty-five years of continuous service. Bro. L. S. Rounds, from the B. & O. Is reliev- ing at Hobart. Second Trick Dispatcher Bart, Ft. Wayne, lias gone into tfie real estate business, relieved by J. L. Carney, relief dispatcher. Night Chief Johnny Hughes, on vacation, w'as relieved by Jerry Kariccher, Mr. Chadwick, a* new man, doing the extra dispatching. Our new local chairman, Bro. C. W. White, third South Wanatah, was off a few days recently, owing to sickness in his family. Let’s all help Bro. White to round up the nons as soon as P°ssibIe- Guy, Cert. 157. New York, Ontario & Western Ry. Southern Division — We had no write-up In the June Telegrapher because none of you sent me any news and did not happen to know of anything myself that all of you were not already informed of. Send in your notes' if you wish the division represented in The Telegrapher. Bro. A. V. Kerwin, second Wheeler tower, spent a week recently visiting his parents at Bloomingburgh, relieved by Extra Milgate, who later relieved Local Chairman Cook, first Falls- burgh tower, while off getting married. Bro. F. A. Wood, second Cadosia, called to his home near Munnsville on June 13th, on account of the serious Illness of his mother, was relieved by Extra Jones. Bro. W. J. Haley, ticket agent Middletown, on leave of absence to visit in Canada, was relieved by Bro. G. M. Bennett, relief agent. I he position of relief operator on this division, created by the schedule secured in 1910, has at last been filled by being bid in by our good Bro. * Lyons, of High halls, thanks *to our local chair- man, who kept after the officials until the appoint- ment was made. On June 29th a meeting was held at Cadosia to hear the report of the general committee and of our delegate to the convention. Pay your dues, if you have not done so, for the last half of 1913. Don’t forget to send in your news items by the twentieth of the month. H. J. DeGraw, Div. Cor., Box 206, Hancock, N. Y. Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry. Toledo Division, Second District — Business is steadily increasing, with good pros- pects for continuing good for some time to come, which means a more brilliant future for all con- cerned. The increased tonnage made it necessary to secure more heavy locomotives from the B. & O. If each employe owned one of these “big boys,” they could get quite a “pull” with the com- pany. Several of the boys are contemplating a trade. Sometimes this results in dissatisfaction, so besf “look the hoss over,” boys, before you swap. Mr. Keever, a new man, is on Sidney while Mr. Small is relieving the first trick man there, who is in the hospital. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Don’t call the chief and ask him how he is “fixed” for men unless the man you are asking it for has an up-to-date. Every non makes our task that much more difficult. If these men want favors, they should get fixed before they leave a job; otherwise, “nothing doing.” Five of the eight members of the general com- mittee met at Hamilton, Ohio, at 10 a. m., June 1 2th, for the election of officers for the coming term- and to transact other business of importance to all the brothers. Nominations were made at the morning session. Your correspondent was unable to attend the evening session, when the election was held, on account of no relief and having to return to work on No. 4. You un- doubtedly knftw results, and we hope that all of the members will assist these general officers, as every move they make is for your benefit, and they need your support. F. J. Mitchell, formerly of the B. & O. S. W., is now our superintendent, vice Superintendent Corcoran, gone with the P. M. We were sorry to see “Jerry” leave us, but Superintendent Mitchell is highly recommended, and we hope his well-earned promotion will prove successful. The telephone continues to talk itself out of order regularly once a week and keeps quiet until the linemen doctor it up. The telephone is not likely to displace the telegraph to a very .great extent, at least, until there are more improve- ments made in the “hello” boxes. It will require the good old dots and dashes to help to telephone over the rough spots, and this will likely continue. The telephone is a good thing, but two systems are better than one in this case. Passing through the districts that were flooded during March, and noting the damage done, we wonder how anyone escaped with their lives. The cheerfulness and energy the people are displaying in rebuilding their homes, streets and places of business is very creditable to them. In this good Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1221 old United States you can’t keep a good man down. The few delinquents should pay up at once and get in line with an up-to-date. If you are de- linquent, you know it, so there is no need to name you, but the list will likely be published at a later date. Everybody get after the nons and see that they get a card. The desk style of phone is being installed by the Erie. There has been no response to requests sent to all the brothers during the last few months. Silence may be golden, but it takes diyision dope to make our journal more interesting. If any of you brothers along the line know anything of interest, “hand it to me.” In going over the division, I note that at every point where baggage, mail and express are handled by the telegraphers that the trucks are always neatly loaded and in place, ready to be relieved of their load, and as soon as the work is done, trucks, boxes, mail sacks, etc., are at once re- moved and put in the clear. This speaks well for the boys, and shows good judgment and care, for leaving such things strewn around platforms might cause serious injury to either train crews or passengers, and, incidentally, in the dismissal of the careless employe. A well-managed business is always profitable and calls forth favorable com- ment from the public. I hope you boys will all send me some items during the next thirty d?ys, so we may have a better write-up next month. Div. Cor., Cert. 207. Springfield Division — Bro. D. E. Greene, agent LaPlace, relieving Bro. W. G. Skinner at Chrisman for a month, while spending his vacation in Michigan and Vir- ginia, is being relieved by VV. C. Daugherty, former agent at Camargo. Bro. G. D. Iuppenlatz, agent Roachdalc, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. E. Lewis, and he on second by Mr. Breedlove. Bro. W. E. Cummins, who resigned a month ago, is back as night yard clerk at Moorefield. Bro. Robinson Is back on second Decatur, and Bro. Miner is off indefinitely, on account of bad health, relieved by Mr. Robins, from the C. & A. Assistant Trainrtiaster C. VV. Havens is now at Montezuma, assisting with the gravel trains. The dispatchers are looking for a new man for about three months’ work. Several agents are wanting off now, but relief seems to be scarce. Mr. Clark, car man in the superintendent’s office, is now on third Roachdale, relieved by VV. E. Gos- sert, second trick dispatcher Indianapolis Divi- sion, who will be shortly relieved by Mr. Briner. Mr. Price, former helper at Hammond, is now at Keys, but says it’s no place for a minister’s son. If he would get lined up, he might have a show and someone to help him. Mr. Vincent, former agent, bid in the new office at Bolivia. He should have a new card to go with his new office. Hope these two boys will soon be with us; am sure they could stand this hot weather much better. “B.” Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R y. Kansas City Division — Bro. Howard Richardson, the genial agent at Farson, is on a thirty day trip with his family to Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tacoma, etc. Bro. J. V. Tuomey relieving. Our chief, Mr. Moore, who had the misfortune to break his ankle and had to “navigate” on crutches for two weeks, but was able to attend to his duties, has now fully recovered. J. B. Fisher resigned Seymour third and went to third Newton. C. E. Shillig secured third Seymour. Bro. and Mrs. Roberts, of Linby, Sundayed recently in Ottumwa. Bro. VV. H. Rowe bid in Osgood agency, and Bro. I. A. Summers, Cone agency, relieved on bid at North English by Bro. Jim McCarthy. Conductor Joe Clogston, who has been on the Kansas City Division for thirty years, died in Marion on June 1st. He had been ailing with cancer for several years. J. I. James, the Marion line veteran, is also ill at his home in Marion, and is hardly expected to pull through. Mr. Shaw is relieving Mr. Sherwood at Cedar Rapids. The boys at “VN” Ottumwa want to lay off, but can’t get away on account of the scarcity of good ticket men. Bro. Pollard, of Sewal, who was married July 1st, goes to Seattle on the O. S. L. R. P. Wilson, an old Kansas City man, now chief dispatcher for the M. & St. L. at Oskaloosa, visited relatives in Ottumwa and Rutledge while on bis vacation in June. / Bro. Clarence Brown and Mrs. Brown have returned to Williamsburg, Iowa, from a visit in Washington and British Columbia. Bro. L. VV. Knight, who spent several months on the Mussellshell Division in Montana on ac- count of his health, has returned to Hayesville. Bro. Fluck, agent North English, off a few days recently, was relieved by George Lennox, for- merly night man there. Bro. Benn, who relieved Bro. Ireland, agent Rubio, while away on an auto tour, was relieved by Young Johnson, from Braymer. J. P. Dougherty, of Williamsburg, members of the division “safety first” committee, attended the meeting of that committee, June nth, in Ottawa. Bro. John Park and wife, of Richland, spent Sunday with relatives at Seymour recently. Bro. G. M. Reisch will relinquish the traveling freight inspector job shortly, and resume the Braymer agency. Bro. Jess Wright, of “DS” first visited a few days at his old home near Kansas City recently. Sister Maud Sisk has returned from a visit with friends at Sturges. Osgood third is up for bids. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1222 The Railroad Telegrapher. . Up to June 25th the division scribe received not a line of correspondence from any of the brothers out on the ILne. Bro. Fulton, of Coburg second, is off for sixty days, but had quite a time getting relief. The Milwaukee now has an employes’ magazine, published monthly, that ranks well with similar publications of other roads. There is a wealth of matter in it of interest to all. Bro. Perry, of Bidwell nights, is' planning a six weeks’ vacation. Div. Cor. C. & M. Division — Bro. Smith, first A-68, Is on a trip West, re- lieved by Mr. Simpson. We all wish him a pleas- ant journey. Bro. G. W. Yates, tmrd Ranney, has gone to Michigan for ten days, we all think, to get mar- ried. He was relieved by L. M. Oskins, who also relieved Bro. Hack, second A-13, on two weeks’ vacation. Bro. B. C. Scholser, agent Russell, is the proud owner of a new “Crit” auto. Guess we will joy ride some, eh? J. P. Quinn bid in third there. Bro. H. C. Cone, third Wadsworth, visited his father over Sunday recently, .taking his best girl along. Due to having to work Sundays, we all look forward to summer vacation every year. J. H. Valentine, our second trick dispatcher, has returned from his honeymoon, spent in the East, relieved by Dispatcher R. A. Woodworth, from the Janesville line third. O. C. Tabbart, “DI,” is relieving the dispatchers during vacation time, Mr. Waif doing the clerk and message work at “DI.” Cert. 1261. Dcs Moines Division — Bro. O, W. Nelson, our delegate to the Balti- more convention, who was unable to attend and was obliged to spend several weeks at Excelsior Springs, Mo., for his health, is back at Adel again. He was relieved by Bro. J. J. Williams, of Cooper, and Bro. S. S. Price, of Clive. Bro. Nelson has a new helper there now. Bro. W. J. Black, who went as delegate to the convention, reports it a big success. He was re- lieved by Mr. Hudson, who later relieved Bro. O. M. Case, of Redtield, who has gone West for a month’s vacation. Mr. Sullivan, who bid in Rockwell City, has resigned, and the position is open again. Bro. Kudge, of Waukec, spent several days at home recently, relieved by Mr. Roach, from Gillett’s Grove. Chief Dispatcher VV. D. Chase is spending his vacation out West with his family, relieved by Dispatcher Dickman, and lie on first by F. M. C 00k, relieved on second by V. I). Evans, and he on third by Arthur Olson, of the superintendent’s office, relieved by his brother, Edwin Olson. Bro. George Baker bid in Clive second. I. K. Carry, of the Santa Fe, is on thiid there, pend- ing bulletin. Bro. A. F. Larson took his family to Minnesota to visit Mrs. Larson’s parents, and remained over Sunday with them. Britt Stuber, lineman, has a gang on the main line doing construction work, relieved on the Des Moines by Mr. Maley. Bro. Cunningham, of Panora, has a new helper, the retiring man going on the Puget Sound to join Bro. W. T. Hart, former agent at Panora. The Des Moines O. R. T. Club has been well attended. We wish all who possibly can would come out and meet the boys. Brakeman Riggs, who fell from a car at Ken- nedy and broke his leg last winter, had his foot caught recently between the rails, causing him to lose hold and fall between the cars and was mangled to death. We extend our sympathy to his relatives. Carpenters and painters have hit the division and are making improvements. Clive depot is being overhauled. S. S. P., Dlv. Cor. Dubuque Division — Chief Dispatcher Berg, after five years’ service, has resigned, succeeded by O. C. Anderson, and he on third by Bro. W. O. Wright, pending per- manent appointment. Bro. V. McCurdy is on the side table days, and Bro. J. H. Mullen, of Dubuque shops, is in the dispatcher’s office nights, with C. T. U. Bro. Hickey on second Dubuque shops, vice Mr. Fearer, now in the blacksmith department. Bro. J. J. Degnan has returned after a long absence and entered the service again. Local Chairman Rellihan, of Harper’s Ferry, while attending the recent general committee meeting in Chicago, was relieved by Bro. Webb, of McGregor. Bro. F. C. Anderson was relieved on the West Union line, for a short vacation recently, by Mr. Martin. Hcytmans, Cameron and Pleasant Creek nights bulletined. It is now Bro. W. O. Wright in the dispatchers’ office, and Bro. C. W. Petters, agent Guttenberg, The new local chairman is going to get a few more this month. E. H. Rantzow, formerly agent at McGregor, is now on third Bellevue. Bro. V. G. Drumb, the live real estate man at Clayton, recently sold Agents Hurley, of La- Cresccnt, and Rellihan, of Harper’s Ferry, Florida farms, besides making numerous other sales. Ed Hurley attended the Baltimore convention, relieved at LaCresccnt agency by Bro. McGrath, from the * . S. G. H. Smire, an old-timer, is doing relief work now on this division. Div. Cor. G. & C. B. — In I OiVO Division — Have you remitted for that new card yet? Bro. W. E. Rose, from Herndon, called on friends :t Cambridge recently. Bro. Patten, Yorkshire, relieved D. A. Arra- smith, at Persia, a few days. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1223 E. J. Kucera, the Elberson songster, is now agent for the -C. & N. W. there. Bro. O. H. Huyck, agent Ncwhall, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Howlett, from Atkins. Ero. C. A. Conklin, Elwell third, is on ten days vacation visiting at Omaha and Cherokee, Iowa. Bro. L. F. Rodgers, Keystone, bid in Maxwell agency; Bro. Farnham goes to Council Bluffs yard second; Mr. Kohl on Maxwell third. Bro. H. H. Dollarhide was relieved at Phildia by H. V. Lewis, a new man, while visiting parents and friends in Nebraska. Mr. Whitney, former telegrapher on this divi- sion, is now in the train service here. Bro. T. M. Phee, while relieving Bro. F. A. Warner at Cambridge a few days, was relieved at “CX” tower by Mr. Hyle, a new man. Foley, at Covington; Connolly, Atkins third, and Feelemeyer, Elberon second, are the three new men on the east end of the Middle Division. See that they are lined up. Bro. R. E. Heath has returned from an ex- tended visit with his parents at Park Rapids, Minn., and bid in Slater tower third. Mrs. Fullerton, wife of Bro. Fullerton, relieved Bro. C. E. Elder on Bagley second, relieving at Covington. A new $18,000 schoolhouse is being erected at Bagley. Bro. R. E. High, Maxwell second, bid in Rhodes third, Bro. C. A. McGuire bidding in the former, relieved Bro. II. C. Knight, who relieved Watson on third Walsh. The division has been split at Ferguson, and they are using the telegraph east of there. A. J. Elder is working first; J. S. Kenan, second, and D. T. Morrison, third, some of the phoners being changed to other positions. The new double track is in operation between Huxley and Slater. A temporary office has been established at the end of the double track, one- half miles west of Huxley. Bro. Cunningham is on first, Mr. Lewison on second, and Bro. H. C. Knight on third, pending bulletin. By the time these items appear we will know who will be our local chairman. The worthy brothers certainly had a good bunch to pick from. Bros. Bliss, Robinson, Edwards, Mullen, Taylor and Rathbun are in the face. Whoever is elected will make good. Bro. J. H. Murphy, agent Jamaica, on a trip to Canada and Arkansas, was relieved by Bro. Clark Lewis, from Dedham, relieved by Mr. Sicks, a new man. Bro. Murphy is the owner of a fine Buick, which helps to relieve the monotony when not working. Bro. H. B. Zenor, Perry, has gone to Mankato as a trick dispatcher. Success to Bro. Zenor. Bro. E. L. Nunn relieved him at Perry, where he hired and placed the telegraphers and always gave a square deal. We know Bro. Nunn will do likewise. Bro. R. A. Slack, Bayard, off ten days with a bad case of ear trouble, was relieved by R. M. Harper, from the C. & N. W., later going to Coon Rapids third. Bro. Slack, also off a few days, visiting in Des Moines, relieved by Mr. Kohl, from the M. & St. L. Cert. 1408. South Minnesota Division — Our local chairman is back from the Baltimore convention, but is under the w’eather and will rest up a few days before resuming his duties. Bro. T. J. Fogarty, on ten days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Lehman. Bro. V. E. Hanson, who bid in Wessington Springs, is how at Albert Lea and will probably have an operation performed before going to work. Roy Peterson relieved at Minnesota Lake until bid in by Bro. J. M. Mayer, agent Bryan. The latter is open for bids, also Rushford agency, first Albert and second Jackson. Dispatchers Canfield and Malone have returned from their vacations, and Dispatcher Berg is now enjoying his. Chief Moore will get his later. Bro. Glen Frost, wife and son, of the U. P. at Greeley, Colo., visited a few days with his par- ents, Bro. F. A. M. Frost and wife, of Egan. Bro. T. W. Sellman, agent Kinbrae, was a recent Egan caller, the guest of Bro. and Sister Sell- man and family. Bro. E. J. Fogarty, now with the Soo Line at Overly, N. D., expects to go to Thief River Falls. Bro. George Lehman is relieving Bro. John Whalan, at Easton, while on his honeymoon. Con- gratulations. We expect to have several good meetings at Madison and other places in the near future, as soon as Bro. Turner gets squared around in his office work. Sacrifice some of your personal pleasures to be at these meetings. We get rusty sticking at home, living within our own little circle and become indifferent to the welfare of our good old Order. That’s why some of us forget to keep paid up. Keep up to date and watch results. New steel has been laid as far as Wentworth, and it will reach Junius this summer. A new wye is being put in at Flandreau, and the S. C. & D. passenger train will tie up at Flandreau instead of Egan hereafter and leave there in the morning for the South. This arrangement should give Bro. Snyder the telegrapher he needs so much. I asked a man on each freight division to send me items every month before the fifteenth, and not a man responded. Help me out next month, boys. I am unable to do justice to this work alone. H. E. B., Cert. 88. Columbia Division — Bro. A. Walden has been given another teleg- rapher at St. Joe, owing to the increased business caused by the logging industry in that section. Bro. Beeman is now on second Kittitas, his regularly assigned position. Bro. Willerton for- merly on the Columbia and Missoula Divisions, is on third St. Joe, pending bulletin, and there is a new man on second St. Joe. Bro. M. J. Campbell bid in Thorp agency. An office has been established at Little Plum- mer again this summer, to take care of the work trains on the hill, with Mr. Schlatter, who worked there a year ago, in charge. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1224 The Railroad Telegrapher. A nifty new depot is being built -at Plummer Jet. Bro. Cdpeland will see that none of the nons work there. The new Plummer Bell line, completed July 4th, will have two trains each way a day, one between Elk River and Spokane, and one between St. Maries and Spokane. Jobs there will no doubt be bulletined soon. Bro. Parker is back from an extended eastern trip, and Mr. Connel is off now, relieved by Mr. Wells. Bro. Potter, Malden relay, was off two weeks recently, Mr. Barry working as second wire chief, and Mr. Jose third. Sister Stephens, second Revere, was visiting in Missoula during June. Ballots are out for votes on the hospital ques- tion. We hope everyone voted to withdraw, as this question has caused a great deal of strife in the Order. You can belong, if you want to join the association, but it’s better to have it optional with us, and have them solicit our business, than to have it compulsory. “N,” Cert. 910. R. M. Division, Puget Sound Lines — Bro. S. B. Nelson, first Sinclair, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Heibert, now on third side table “FO.” Bro. H. M. Underwood, Jefferson Island, ex- perienced some trouble on account of high water, trying to herd his chickens to the high points, using a motocycle, which refused to swim. Dispatcher C. G. Bleichner, on the second day after returning from his vacation in the anti-Jap State, insisted on inserting a “highball” in his train order, but Uncle Mike protested. Our grand old chief dispatcher, J. W. Rose, is taking a much-needed rest, relieved by M. J. Welch, and he by Bro. R. W. Magett. Notice J. W. takes his vacation every year during the races at Butte; still he claims he’s not a sport. Bro. H. Bell, Sinclair, it is claimed, sat in one place six hours to get three trout recently. Bro. George Redding bid in first, and Bro. R. S. Harrington second Morel. He has been reliev- ing Mrs. Fan Miles, Piedmont, for some time. Bro. and Sister E. L. Lipshield, Donald, off for three months East, will visit Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D. C., and likely Atlantic City. They surely de- serve a good rest, having been on the summit of the Rockies for more than two years of steady work and always on the job. They are being relieved by Mr. and Mrs. M. E. l'eatherstone. Cert. 2810. Missoula Division, District One — Bro. Montague, from the wireless, relieved Mr. Trigg, second Avery. Freeman, who bid in third Ilaugan, has re- signed and the trick is on bulletin again. Trout fishing is good and we know how to enjoy it. Bro. H. L. Crawfprd, third Kyle, while in Deer Lodge hospital a few days, was relieved by Bro. S. J. Crimp, now relieving at Deer Lodge. Sister Van Ampwerp and Sister Trimble, agent and second Falcon, on vacation, were relieved by Bro. Van Ampwerp and Mrs. Peterson respectively. Third there is on bulletin, Miss Eva Kent having bid in third Roland. Bro. Aldrich, agent Superior, saw a body float- ing down the river recently and notified St. Regis. The crowd that rushed to the river to rescue it thought a joke was being played on them, when they rowed to a floating object and brought in a dead bear, but .another object soon appeared in sight which proved to be a man's body, and was takeiT to the Missoula undertaking rooms, but was not identified. Bro. Clark is taking in the Pow Wow and Shrine meeting at Spokane. Bro. Glover, third East Portal, received the sad news of the death of his brother too late to attend the funeral. We extend our deepest sympathy to Bro. Glover. Bro. Fleming, lineman, was very painfully in- jured at St. Joe, by something falling from a passing freight train, striking him on the head, but we are glad to know that he is recovering rapidly. He will visit relatives in the East before returning to work, relieved by our old-friend Daniel Boone. We hear Bro. Emmert’s voice on the phone again after a few weeks’ vacation. Sister Jean Martin, second St. Regis, is now on her wedding trip to New York City and other Eastern points. Bro. G. W. Dana, from the wireless, is reliev- ing Sister McMillan on third Stetson. Business is holding up pretty good and the gravel pit being open at Haugan, the work trains make it interesting for the boys between Haugan and Alberton. We have the staff system west of Haugan, which docs away with all train orders and clearances. E. P. Brink, Cert. 1217. Musselshell Division — Bro. Parks is on second trick Harlowton pend- ing ^ulletin. Bro. J. H. Fischer, third Shawmut, back in the game two weeks on account of the shortage of men, has been relieved by Bro. Harrison, and is making an extended visit with relatives and friends in the East. Bro. Brown, on* second Shawmut until Bro. G. F. Rediske, returns from his vacation. Bro. J. C. Foster, first Ryegate, is on vacation. E. C. Basil relieving and Bro. E. E. Kemp, second Ryegate, is visiting relatives in Indiana and New York, relieved by Bro. S. A. Stover, who gave up second Paragon. Bro. M. L. Beach, as- signed third Melstone, was relieved on third Rye- gate by Wm. Sutherland. C. V. Trimble, for- nurly third Melstone, is on second Roundup, relieving Bro. Earl Morrow. Bro. T. W. Hart assigned Melstone agency, vice C. F. Brown, resigned. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1225 Sister Flynn, Delphia days, is visiting friends and relatives in the East. ^ Bro. O. J. VValley, second Sumatra, recently married, is being reminded that a number of the boys smoke. Bro. Hayes, agent Sumatra, with a swell new depot, and three up-to-date telegraphers is begin- ning to think that at last he is to be partially rec- ompensed for the several months of hard grind he has gone through. Owing to the heavy, gravel business at Calabar and Paragon pit, our good brothers in the “MC” relay office are getting a touch of the strenuous life, but are proving equal to the occasion. A twelve-hour trick has been opened up at Thurlaw during the gravel season. Bro. J. H. Cook, assigned Mildred third, was relieved at Vananda by Ray Clevenger. Bro. Pieron, of the K. C. Division, opened up third at Carterville. New Miles City Yard office assigned as follows: Bro. J. A. Shephard, first; Bro. C. C. Fuller, second, and Bro'. E. L. Sisson, third. Bro. Shep- hard has gone to Chicago on a vacation relieved by Bro. Potts a new man. Bro. C. M. Anderson was relieved at Mildred by H. L. Struckmeyer, pending Bro. Jesser’s re- turn. Bro. E. C. Skinner, agent Mildred disposed of three styluses for Bro. Chas. Huyck, at Forsyth. Bro. I. J. Blazek, third Baker taking one find the brothers at Ismay taking the other two. Bro. B. F. Johns, agent Calabar, off a few days on the homestead reports that from the looks of his crop he will be able to buy a nice bunch of railroad stock this fall. Bro. J. W. Corbett, in Chicago on vacation, bid in first Terry, and when he returns will relieve Bro. H. J. Thompson, who goes to his assignment at Sumatra third. Bro. H. M. Stewart pulled off Kinsey third, on account of reduction in force, later assigned third Calabar. Bro. C. H. Richards is back again as chief dis- patcher’s clerk; J. C. Anderson will probably do extra dispatching this summer and C. H. will handle the telegraphers which assures us a square deal. Our worthy local chairman, Bro. Burnworth, re- cently elected assistant general chairman, is back from Baltimore and relieves his system of the following: “I attended a two days’ committee meeting at Chicago, May 7th and 8th, where matters of importance were discussed and policies for the fnsuing two years outlined. As assistant general chairman I will have charge of all griev- ances appealed from all local .chairmen and will discharge other duties of general chairman on Puget Sound lines as directed by the general chairman. While this is but an honorary position, I should get some excellent experience and should be able to give- the boys quicker service on griev- ances. From Chicago I attended the convention at Baltimore where there were 392 delegates as- sembled from all parts of the United States and Canada, and only regret that every eligible em- ploye of this company in our organization could not be present. If such could be the case we would have 100 per cent strong now, and for years to come, as one can not realize what a powerful organization he is affiliated with until he comes in contact with some of the leaders of this organization, which are conceded to be among the brainiest men in the labor movement. With these men ‘O. R. T.-ism’ is a religion.” Cert. 2446. Coast Division— Remember boys, this is the month to do busi- ness with Ed. R. Derrickson and L. W. Quick. Try and talk the nons into this notion while the weather holds good. Keechelifs is making ready for the bright and prosperous months of the summer, getting boats and tents ready for the many campers who pass away the warm season on the beautiful lake there, the fishing being great sport. A station has been opened with C. Bryan in charge at Meadow Creek, near Keechelus, where the government is building a dam over a mile long. There will be 700 men employed and will last about five years. The appointment of an express agent at Meadow Creek cuts Bros. Chadwick, at Laconia, and Martin, at Easton, out of big express commissions. Contractors Henry and McFee have commenced grading the new line to connect with the Keeche- lus-Rockdale tunnel. Summer campers are arriving’ at the various mountain resorts pretty rapidly. There’s a reason — good fishing and scenery. Bro. Church, third Keechelus, goes to and from work in a boat, rowing four miles at midnight. He has moved across Keechelus Lake for the sum- mer on account of the company not furnishing a house for him. Bro. Reynolds, first Keechelus, on a trip to Seattle, was relieved by his son. Bro. and Sister Martin, of Easton, and Bro. Lang, spent a couple of days fishing on Machcss Lake. Sister Martin landed an eight-pound dolly varden trout, which was sent to Dispatcher Win gate. They brought home the nicest looking string of fish yet seen. Second Easton abolished, but Sister Martin has position as helper. George needs the help too. Bro. and Sister Terry, agent and telegrapher at Garcia are East on two months well-deserved vaca- tion. Bro. H. Boylan, relieved Bro. Terry, the telegraph trick having been taken off and the sta- tion made a twelve-hour job. Ben Woods, "Bro.” has gone back to Indiana to see the old folks, relieved by Bro. Oheren, who later went to Tacoma freight office as bill clerk, relieved by Mr. Parker, from the San l’edro line. Bro. Howard could not stand the stillness east of the mountains so he hiked to the bright lights in Seattle for a few days. Bro. J. Hurley is batching it now as his wife and son Johnnie have gone to Minneapolis and Eastern points for the summer. Bro. Reynolds, at Keechelus, had added several more boats to hi§ fleet on Lake Keechelus for the tourists. Charlie gets their "dough" like a J. D. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1226 The Railroad Telegrapher. R. Bro. F. F. Seeburger is back from the hos- pital, and has charge of Beverly Hill auto signals. Bro. Clampitt, from the S. P. at Elko, relieved Mr. Reily on second Laconia. Bro. George Carew, third Rockdale, is on a ninety day fishing trip and outing on the Truckee River, California. On June 16th it snowed and rained nearly all day on the top of the mountain, and there’s lots of snow there yet. Bro. Taylor is back on third Laconia. Bro. Bloom was recently arrested for stealing a sheep, but he proved that it had followed him. Our muse tells of the affair thusly: Louis found a little sheep, Its fleece was not like snow. The little thing was hungry And had no place to go. Lou gently took it in his arms And fed the little gig. “You’re pinched,” quoth Marshal flight; Now Louie’s in the crigg. Cert. 2844. Everett Branch — ■ Owing to reduction in force, Bro. VV. E. Wil- lesey has been dropped from the extra list, and H. E. Keltner has gone with the Great Northern. It is now Bro. C. H. Blakely, warehouse fore- man Everett, formerly with the Western Union. Bro. Bingham was off a few days last month on account of sickness. Change of passenger train schedule and reduc- tion in operating expenses sent E. S. Barrett, second Everett, to extra list, later assigned to National agency, and Bro. J. Q. Adams from second Monroe to extra list, later assigned to third Bandera. The latter was called away sev- eral days recently, owing to the sudden death of his uncle at New' Westminster, B. C. Bro. G. K. Wcstcott, former agent Laconia, . goes from Snohomish as billing clerk at Everett. L). W. Walker is now on days at Snohomish, bro. C. Y. Zirklc, cashier at Everett, goes to Lcwistown, Mont., in a similar position. Mr. Earling has the city office controversy at Everett under advisement, and no doubt it will soon be decided. Cert. 1588. international & Great Northern Ry. Gulf Division — Did not get any items in the June journal, as all my reporters laid down on me. Will appreci- ate it if you will mail your news items to me not later than the twentieth of each month. Address them to Division Correspondent, Spring, Texas, P. O. Box 133. General Chairman Berry is back from Baltimore and reports a fine time. He took in little old New Y<uk and other villages down East. Our big local chairman 1 1 ungate is back on the job. Says the doctors have been cutting him, but don’t miss any of him. Had the pleasure recently of meeting Local Chairman Webner while in Houston conferring with Bros. Berry and H ungate. The Fort Worth division has a very capable local chairman. His “soup ticket” as he OS’d by Valley Junction showed only a few “empties” in his train. Bro. McGee is on second at Trinity. Carl found that Valley Junction was no place for a married man. The split trick there has been abolished. Sister E. M. IJevers, first Troup, was off several days, relieved by Mr. Lovick of the Santa Fe. Bro. H. H. Devers is now handling the pile driver at “PD.” Bro. C. J. Jones, Valley first, while visiting rela- tives in San Antone was relieved by Bros, Wilson and Robinson doubling. Bro. Grey Franklin, off a few days, was re- lieved by Mr. Lovick. Bro. White, second Conroe, is back from Arkan- sas from a visit to the old folks at home, and says the old States look too small and feel cramped after a fellow stays in grand old Texas a while. Bro. Vernon Lansberry, third Trinity, off a few’ days, was relieved by Mr. Jay, a new man, and Bro. Clarke, second Sellers, by D. T. Huston, from the S. P. Bro. G. A. Small, first “GN” Houston, off ten days visiting old folks at home at Marshall, was relieved by Bro. rfradbury, of second, relieved by S. B. Werner, relief agent, who later relieved Local Chairman Hungate at Jewett, J. E. Jay, of the I. C., going to “GxV" second. Bros. Holland, Anchor and Rhea, at East Col- umbia, have been “hitting the ball” the last thirty days with heavy livestock shipments. Bro. L. J. Rummell, an old-timer on “the Ginny” and an O. R. T. rustler from way back, now with the T. & N. O. at Echo yards, paid “GN” Houston a brief visit recently. Please comply with the bulletin issued by the general committee at Houston, June 14th. This is very important; also those who have not re- mitted for dues please do so, as we want to keep this division at the head of the list. “No card, no favors.” “BU," Div. Cor., Cert. 24 2. Fort Worth Di't’ision — Have you paid your special assessment yet? Bro. Wilson, while off on a pleasant visit to Corpus Christi, was relieved by Mr. Burchard. Bro. Harris, Irene, resigned to go into business for himself. He has always been a faithful worker for the Order, and we wish him success in his new venture. Bro. Mitchell was off a few days having a pleas- ant time visiting in Penelope and Waco. Bro. Spawr, second Bryan, was relieved by Bro. J tiler, who later bid in Irene, relieved by Bro. J. E. Zeller, later relieved by ex-Bro. Cook, who was relieved by Bro. Nieman when he relieved Bro. Durrc on Marlin first, off on account of sickness. Bro. Ilufmastcr later bid in second Bryan and Bro. Nieman, Italy third. Bro. Gaston, regular Marlin first, is on a trip to Morton, Miss., on an Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1227 extended leave. Rumor has it there will be some- thing doing for the parson before he returns. Third Mart pulled off, Bro. Skelton and Mr. Putnam working nine-hour tricks, while Bro. Webner is in Houston. The latter is now on the sick list. We wish him a speedy recovery. Halsburg agency on bulletin for forty-five days, Bro. Ivy taking his annual. Bro. Slagle, wife and little daughter are on an extended trip through the West. J. W. Marshall, our popular chief, spent a short time in Bryan while on his vacation. D. C. Demarct has been checked in as agent at Bryan, with Steyn Demaret as cashier. We were glad to learn that the strike of the wireless boys has been settled so satisfactorily. I am indebted to Bro. Ilufmaster for part of these items. If every one would do as well as Bro. H. we would have a good write-up each month. Div. Coe. Missouri Pacific Ry. Telegraphers Colorado Division — Before this reaches you we will in all prob- ability have a new schedule, which will be a great improvement over the old one in working rules, if not in salary. Let us each do our part to show our appreciation for what has been granted us by giving the company what it pays for, a full day as scheduled. When the time is up, if the work is not done, put in overtime therefor, and if not allowed, then notify our superior officers of what has been done. We can not hope to continue under good schedules if we do not do our part towards the company. Since we “night owls” only have to work nine hours, stay awake during that time. Attention to duty gives the company confidence in us and a willingness to give us better pay and better work- ing rules. Without confidence in us it is only money thrown away to send our representatives to try for a better schedule, as the management would tell the general committee that it was doing all for the men that the men were worth. Let us do our part under the working conditions we have and show a willingness and ability for the respon- sibility placed upon us and we will stand a far better show of having things as we want them later. Let us raise the standard of service to its highest point and then we may hope for the rais- ing of wages and conditions to that point also. W. A. Odell, Local Chairman. Colorado Division Notes — Bro. G. W. Blakely, agent Bison, off on account of the illness of his father, was relieved by Local Chairman Odell and he by his brother, L. E. Odell, a beginner. Bro. Dean Trueblood, second Leoti, is laying off, relieved by L. A. Anstetli, extra. J. R. Dannelly, agent Ordway, has resigned, re- lieved by H. Hain, extra, pending bulletin. Let us keep after the three nons at Ordway until we get them in. It looks as though we are not insistent enough with our letters. Don’t forget the letters asked for last month. It is now Bro. W. Z. Lawrence, third Utica, and we are glad to have him with us. M. L. Goding, manager -Hoisington relay office, is laying off, relieved by Bro. Gault, of first there. Mr. McGuire, second Ordway, was relieved by James Green, a new man. Bro. Barnett, Sheridan Lake nights, bid in third Eads and the former is now on bulletin. Let’s all get busy and send each one of the few “nons” on this division a nice letter inviting them to join. There is no man who will not realize there must be something in what so many uphold. When you write C. W. Higginbottom at Ar- lington ask him if he ever received the letters written him by the local chairman and myself. Now that it is dues-paying time again, let us make this the record division by having all mem- bers up-to-date within the month. Our general committee needs our financial as well as our moral assistance now. Bro. E. H. Strait, third Eads, bid in second there, leaving third to be bulletined. ( Mr. Hunt is at Sheridan Lake nights, pending bulletin. “X. N.,M Pueblo “GU,” Colo., Cert. 13*3- Joplin Division — \ Bro. E. J. Ruston has resigned Joplin first and is now with the M. O. & G. at Baxter Springs, Kan. Bro. C. L. Bone bid in the vacancy and Joplin second and third are now up. Bro. C. P. Bissel, from “X,” bid in Ore second, vice Bro. G. G. Webster, there pending transfer. The telegraphers from Pleasant Hill to Nevada were called in by chief on June 15th to receive instruction in manual block. Dispatcher Hanover gave a short talk, which was very much appreciated, Bro. Porter is rounding ’em up on the north end to a frazzle. Only three north of Nevada and two of them promised for next term card. Bros. Schneider and Brogles are filling in on first and second Bntler with E. J. Hough on third. Bro. S. P. Linn, Englevale, is back from his vacation — no fish stories. Bro. J. E. Gilmartin, of Sherwin, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Vandivert. Bro. Roy Christel was off a few days attend- ing the funeral of a relative at Carthage. Bro. G. R. Roberts is back at Jasper nights after a sick spell in the hospital. Vacation time is on and the usual shortage of relief agents is apparent. Better get in your bid early. C. V. Rowe, L. C. Wichita Division — A few extra men could get work on this division now, as about half of the brothers are wanting off for a few days. Bro. Taylor, who bid in another job two months ago, is on first Sallyards. He has his furniture all packed ready to move. Sister Eva Triggs, Batesvillc second, is laying off a few days. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1228 The Railroad Telegrapher. P. D. Robins, Hutchinson second, bid in Rosalia second, relieved on Hutchinson second on bid by W. H. Turner, third Eureka. Miss Noble has been assigned to second Eureka. Mr. Cohen is back at Neal after a few weeks’ lay off, but didn’t bring a card with him. Dispatcher Larson, off several days on account of sickness, was relieved by Cornwell. G. E. T., Div. Cor. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Arkansas Division— April and May were very busy months on this division as all the Valley business was moved north via Little Rock, and the berry and vegetable shipments were unusually large. The few new tricks added between Texarkana and lloxie will most all be pulled off as soon as business slacks up. Bro. C. A. Garner has returned to Curtis agency from his vacation. Bro. B. R. Williams, who re- lieved him, taking second and his wife third there, Bro. E. B. Williams has also returned to first Arkadelphia after a vacation. Bro. Graves, at Smithton, proposes taking in the Gulf Coast around Galveston on his vacation. Bro. Tarkington, relieving Bro. Davis on first Texarkana, owing to sickness, was relieved on second there by Pat Casey, relieved on Gurdon third on bid by K. Walker. D. A. Allen, agent Amity, was thrown from a horse and died the next day, May ioth. He was not a member of the Order, as some of the boys thought. Bro. G. F. Morgan bid in Alicia agency, vice Bro. G. W. Neal, and Bro. F. A. Smith, Bald- knob agency. The other two oldest bidders having withdrawn. Bro. Davenport, second Diaz, has resigned. Clear Lake Junction second bulletined. Bro. Fuller bid in Hope third, leaving Clear Lake Junction second on bulletin. Amity agent-teleg- rapher also bulletined. Some of the nons holding good jobs may be a little surprised when the schedule goes into effect. The custom of sending orders to trains at non- telegraph stations, or wherever a conductor could reach a phone, has been discontinued as well as the flagging of freights from one booth to another. Many thanks to the boys who made it possible to bring it before the management and to the super- intendent who had it stopped. Send in the items to the local chairman, who will do the necessary. He can not see or hear of all the changes. Cert. 1292. Illinois Division- - New's is evidently at a premium on this division this month or the boys are too busy hunting squirrels to send it in. Business has been steadily on the decline for the past month, causing heavy reductions in the train crews. No reduction, however, has yet been made in the telegraphers. Bro. G. A. Wallace, extra Ware nights, was relieved by Bro. C. S. Roberson, reinstated, and relieved Mr. Carter, at McGure, on vacation. Bro. and Sister M. S. Cauble, first and second Halsey, on vacation, were relieved by Bro. B. B. Blakeley and Mr. Parmley. Bro. Blakeley going to second Prairie du Rocher pending bulletin. Mr. Parmley resigned the service. Bro. J. D. Krumweide relieved Bro. H. J. Hogen- miller, agent Valmeyer, who bid in second Gor- ham. Bro. Krumweide later resigned owing to ill health, going west to get away from the chills and fever. Here’s luck, J. D. K., and the best wishes of the division. Relieved by W. P. Squier, from Illmo. Bro. Williams, at Chester, is on vacation, re- lieved by D. C. Paisley. Mr. Haynes, extra, is relieving F. Roberson, third Bush, acting chief while Mr. Kaho is on vacation. Bro. D. A. Ballance, third Howardton, got third Halsey on bulletin, relieved by Bro. A. Tiffany on bid. Bro. L. H. Rhodes got first Bond, Bro. V. Stone, second and Mr. Warren third. The “misters” are becoming scarce, and if the brothers do their part, every mister can be changed to brother and the division to 100 per cent When a member pays his dues his obligation to the Order is not entirely complete. Keep after the nons until you land them. They are eating up the bread and butter you pay for. You have undoubtedly noticed the contented smile on the face of the paid-up-to-date telegrapher. The exuberant satisfaction of feeling safe behind the protection of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, and the exultant pride in a duty to oneself and the Order one represents, a duty willingly per- formed. That up-to-date smile is not expensive, brothers, and it is your duty to yourselves, your families and those dependent upon you, to con- tinually invigorate yourselves and those with whom you associate, with that up-to-date smile. Your dues for the current term ending December 31, 1913, are just as easily paid now as at a later date. Pay up and don’t become delinquent The work of Bro. N. S. Morgan in lining up this division is worthy of every telegrapher’s notice, and, personally, I do not think it would be just to him, his labor and his generosity to again allow this division to drift back into that state of lethargy in which he found it a short while back. Neither is it just to yourselves to allow the iTOns to derive the benefits and monopolize the proceeds at the expense and occasional deprivation of up-to-date members. The first fraternal meeting of this division will be held in the Woodman Hall, in Gorham, Friday evening, June 20th. Owing to these notes having to go to press on that date, the details of the first meeting ever held on the Illinois division can not be published this month. We believe the brothers of the division are interested in the success of this undertaking. These meetings will be held monthly hereafter, and you should all lend a helping hand to make them a perfect success. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1229 The general committee are working hard to bring about an agreement between the company and the telegraphers, and, brothers, it is up to you to lend it your support and assist all possible by being patient. Such things as our new schedule, covering a vast territory and many vital points, take time and an abundance of hard work. You must understand that everything has to be gone through thoroughly, to the mutual satisfaction of the telegraphers and the management. Don’t forget, too, that every non on this division will be benefited by the concessions of the new schedule just as much as the members, and now is your time to point out to them that they are getting something for nothing. They can not argue intelligently against the Order, and each brother is backed by facts founded upon time and struggle, and as solid as the rock of Gibraltar. If any brother has been referred to as “Mr.” in this write-up, please let me know and I will be only too glad to rectify the mistake. Send me some notes, boys, and let us have a good write-up every month. I wish to thank the brothers who have given me their assistance and those that have done all they could to send in news. Send your notes to Box 27, Gorham. The stringency in Wall Street may be causing the corporations the country over to suffer, but not so with the M. H. & B. system, with their general offices located in the heart of prosperity at Gorham. The officials all carry an up-to-date, and the employes that are to be will either carry a “new one” every six months or be among the un- employed. Understand applications may now* be filed with the management for the various positions to be opened soon. For full information, address all correspondence to The Manager, M. H. & B. System, Box 25, Gorham. Cert. 2287. Illinois Division Notes — Boys, drop a few lines to The Telegrapher before the 28th so we can have a write-up. The non at Warnock mentioned in the April issue of The Telegrapher is now our Bro. G. H. Mid- dleton, transferred to second South Dupo, vice J. H. Callow. C. A. Slayton is at Warnock. Now, let’s get him in, boys, he talks favorable. The illness of Bro. Middleton’s wife may oblige him to return to “CK.” Bro. H. J. Hoganmiller, agent Valmeyer, bid in Gorham second, relieved by Bro. J. D. Krum- wide, second Prairie du Rocher, who later re- signed. We hope he will be relieved by a workman and brother equal to him. Bro. G. B. Oiler, second Valmeyer, had the trainmaster for company a few nights ago. We are glad to see the boys lining up, and hope the good work continues. Cert. 2481. St. Louis & San Francisco Ry. Kansas Division — I wish to thank the boys for the nice contribu- tion to the write-up this month. All the news you can get in your vicinity will be appreciated and properly taken care of if sent to “FN,” second Carl Junction. Warm weather is here now and you might hunt up that old dusty camera, amble down to the depot and take a snap-shot of that “Solid O. R. T.” bunch. If you are troubled with the poetical “bug,” put your inspirations on paper and send them along. Business is fair now and telegraphers scarce. Bro. Camp, a new man from the “Big 4,” bid in Beaumont Junction second, and Bro. Leach is now agent-telegrapher, Leon. Bro. “Bill” Smith, formerly on second Severy, is conducting a new, up-to-date “bean shop” in that city. If you ever have occasion to stop over at Severy, don’t forget to patronize a long-time worthy brother. Bro. Gamble, while attending the Baltimore con- vention, was relieved by Bro, Aldrich, relieved by Bro. Ross Crawford, and he by Bro. Garrett, of third Neodesha, with Bro. Crawford at the car desk. Bro. Newcom, on Beaumont third during Bro. Crawford’s absence, bid in second Carl Junc- tion. Bros. Mumma and Duckworth were visiting at the Mumma home when the former was taken sick with small-pox. He is now improving. Bros. Werdine and Atkinson were forced to double a while on account of the shortage of men. The ill- ness of Bro. Mumma has changed the vacations all around at Joplin. He was to have relieved Bro. P. L. Young, night ticket agent there while visiting at Oklahoma City and in the southwest. Then Bro. Mumma intended taking an extensive trip through the south and coast States. Bro. Hockey is now with the Southern Pacific. Cert. 1954. Third District — Bro. Clay Smith has just returned from the St. Louis hospital, where he has been for several weeks. Bro. Morrow, Commerce, and several boys along the line attended the recent Elks’ convention at Cape Girardeau. Bro. C. D. Williams, an old-timer, is at Silica Pit. We are glad to have him with us again. Gravois has been discontinued, Bro. Richter re- lieving Bro. Cullum at Portageville, who, with his wife, is visiting relatives in Illinois. Bro. Payton, at Wilson for the past year after the high water rush, went to St. Louis on vacation. Bro. Abernathy, agent Naylor, resigned to go west, relieved by Bro. Green, from Reyno, and he by ’Bro. Pickard, recently married, relieved at Vanduser by Bro. Todd, from Bainbridge, and he at Bainoridge by Relief Agent Bader. Agent Elsinore is on vacation, relieved by Agent Underhill. Bro. Morred, agent Oran, is also on vacation. Bridge M. P. 99 burned out, requiring the ser- vices of Bros. Williams and Stegcr along the line until repairs were made. On bulletin: Hayti, Crystal City and Sikeston. Bro. F. X. Schumacher, who relieved Bro. Wat- Digitized by kjOOQle

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1230 The Railroad Telegrapher. kins while at the Baltimore convention, is now re- lieving Bro. Blomeyer at Advance. Send L. C. news each month and let’s have a regular write-up. “CM.” Southeastern Division — This division is in very satisfactory condition, business holds up well and we lose no opportunity to explain to patrons that the receivership will in no way interfere with handling facilities, and that the same prompt and courteous spirit prevails among the vast army of Frisco employes, meaning that the patrons of the Frisco lines will suffer no inconvenience by reason of the recent change. Since my last contribution the following gentle- men have secured an O. R. T. membership card: R. F. Willingham, W. M. Robuck and W. F. Shaver. These are splendid boys and have done v just what all trustworthy and reliable men do at the first opportunity. No man is true to himself, his family, or his fellow man unless he affiliates with the Organization (when such exists), embrac- ing and protecting his chosen calling, trade or profession. Neither is a man worthy who fails to remember the source of his pay check, the proof of his memory being prompt and efficient service and kind and considerate treatment to all with whom he comes in contact. The following assignments were recently made by our good chief: Bro. W. N. Lawhom, second Jasper; Bro. R. F. Willingham, third Jasper; Bro. W. M. Robuck, third Carbon Hill, and Bro. W. F. Shaver, third Pratt City. Bro. Keel, second Pratt City, on fifteen days’ vacation, touring the country, was relieved by Bro. J. G. Blair, formerly of the A. C. L. Bro. J. F. Hatley, first Winfield, has just re- sumed duty after a most pleasant vacation spent in Missouri and Oklahoma, relieved during his absence by Mr. J. E. Guin, who talks as if he intends owning a card in the near future. We are pleased to note that the interest in the safety first movement continues to grow, and think it but natural that individual effort and hearty co- operation should be manifested in a cause which means so much to employer, employe and patron. The recent request of our general committee seems reasonable, and we believe will receive due consideration. Let brotherly love continue. C. E. Moss. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Pittsburg Division, Eastern District — Bro. Yeager, our local chairman, after re- turning from the convention at Baltimore, was again the victim of ivy poison, and was off several days on that account. “Jake, you want to be keerful how you handle that pizen ivy.” On account of the increased work that our local chairman has to do in connection with his O. R. T. duties, and not having space in his home to store away important papers, recoi ds, etc., w ithout in- fringing upon the territory and rights of Mrs. \ eager, the L. B. A. decided that it would be a good investment to buy a desk for this purpose, to be used by Bro. Yeager while he is diairman, and turned over to his successor, whoever be may be. A letter is being circulated over our dis- trict asking the boys to sign and state what they desire to pay toward buying this desk. It is hoped that they will take to the proposition kindly, for I assure you Bro. Yeager is in great need of one. All money received over and above the cost of the desk will be turned over to the local reserve fund. The two new positions in “DS” office have been advertised, but the L. B. A. objected to the word “extra.” Bro. Landymore has returned from his ten days' vacation and third wire chief Showalter started on his. We are all wondering when “BO” is going to rejoin the O. R. T. j The boys in “DS” were not allowed half holiday- on Decoration Day, as has been the custom for years, and are claiming four hours overtime as per Article Twenty of the agreement. The night meeting of May 29th had that same old scant attendance. Girls and boys, shake off that old lethargic habit of staying away and attend your meetings. If your chairman has nothing of great importance, “which isn’t likely if you stay away,” perhaps you may be able to start something. July 24th, at 8 p. m., will be regular meeting. Every member that wants an increase in wages is requested to be present. I don’t say that it will be handed out on that night, but I do say, without the least hesitation, that if you don’t attend your meetings and take an interest in things, that you are liable not to get it. I presume that you all are aware of the fact that your general committee has handed the com- pany a revised contract with, of course, a revised wage scale; at this stage of the game every mem- ber should be up and doing. Make yourselves worth while to your organization, urge the nons to line up, explain to them that -they can not ex- pect the desired representation if their jobs are not solidly lined up. Do not entertain any rumors as to what your committee is doing at Baltimore. If any approaches you for information, refer them to your chairman or general committee, whom you have delegated to represent you, and immediately write your local chairman about the incident. I would call the sisters’ and brothers’ attention to Article Ten, Part B, of the agreement; regard- less of location or job, after you have been excused for the day and come back, please insist on fifty cents for the first hour or fraction thereof. Also note Article Fifteen, Part C: The company shall not start your day earlier than six a m., and not after eight a. m., or six p. m. and eight p. ra. If the company compels you to open up before six a. m., insist on fifty cents for first hour or fraction thereof; and at six a. m. or six p. xn. your regular day begins; also keep your eye on that dinner hour. 1 would also call your attention to Article Eleven, third part, for example: If an operator is Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1231 taken from his regular position, regardless of location, and sent to an agency temporarily, he should be paid relief agent’s salary and expense, and not the rate of highest office. This would apply to such offices where the company would put second or third trick operators op first trick to handle agency same point. Please see Article Thirteen. Would suggest that this be insisted upon. Mr. Dickinson, Rand third, is now coal agent or weighmastcr at Glenwood, relieved by Mr. Staf- ford. Vista first and second were advertised on last bulletins. Both regular men were off on a sup- posed sick relief and were discovered to be in business. Our chairman is to be commended for investigating such work as this. Men going into business and pretending to be off sick, in order to hold their jobs and seniority for a fall-back, should not be tolerated. The queer thing about such cases is, they are nearly always non O. R. T. men; indeed. I am almost persuaded to call them anti-O. R. T. men. Jack Evans, off a few days at Bertha, is going to farming. Several of the brothers made trips to the West Virginia centennial. The boys will do well to take advantage of these short trips, as a vacation this summer looks like an impossibility. There should be some arrangement made to relieve men from such smoky dens as Willoto Grove, Laughlin Junc- tion or Liberty Ave., for at least ten days in each year, in order to give them an opportunity to get a breath of God’s pure air. I know of a mapj who wanted off a few days last year to take his wife to the country for her health on the doctor’s advice. There was no one to relieve him, and his wife had to keep on breathing smoke into her lungs. Brothers, this is only one of the many things that wc have to fight for. Study the situation and you will find that it demands all the activity you can possibly exercise. Get organized, urge the non to get a card, and when our committee goes to Baltimore, stand behind it like the rock of Gibraltar. That kind of solidarity will be the means of you generating out of muledom. The sisters and brothers are requested to send notes to Bro. Yeager. It is impossible to get the news of the division unless you do this. Div. Cor. Conncllsvillc Division — It is with the deepest regret that we chronicle the death of our esteemed brother, G. H. Bauman, who was fatally injured in a rear end collision at Keystone while returning home on a freight, as was his custom every morning. He was the second oldest telegrapher in the service on this division. Actively identified with our Order, both in its social and business affairs for years, his sterling character and honest, manly heart endeared him to all who knew him. We bow in humble submission to an all-wise Providence and say with reverence, “The Lord’s will be done.” Among the many beautiful floral offerings was an O. R. T. wreath, “Gates Ajar," with the words “At Rest" in the middle, a dove on the top, and the old telegraphers’ symbol, “30,” at the bottom. The boys were represented among the pallbearers by Bros. O. E. Miller, F. W. Habcl, A. F. Darrah, W. J. Emerick, and G. T. Fisher. Through the efforts of the Pennsylvania Legisla- tive Committee of the American Federation of Labor the semi-monthly pay-day law became effec- tive July 1st. Mr. Leonberger, third Markleton, has been “men- tioned in dispatches” on account of discovering a brake shoe sticking on No. 10. Quick action, by flagging, on the part of Bro. Sipple, second Salisbury Junction, when he noticed an open switch, prevented a serious accident to fast express No. 46 there. While the garlands arc being handed out, Bro. Sipple should not be overlooked. Bro. L. D. Show, third Confluence, was off several days on account of the sickness and death of his daughter, Bro. Kepner relieving. He has our sympathy in his bereavement. Mr. Picus, who refused to work the telephone circuits and was sent to McSpaddcn, second, has resigned and left for Philadelphia. Bro. Fisher, third, McSpadden, has returned from vacation in Chicago, relieved by Bro. Feathers. Bro. Boyer, first Foley, has resigned to engage in other business. Charley was a good man and we arc sorry to lose him. Bro. Margroff, first Hyndman, on a ten days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. E. T. Harklerode. Bro. McGarry has resigned and returned to New York State. Sorry to see him go. Bro. Furtney, Connellsville, is on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery. Div. Cor., Cert. 190. Wheeling Division — A joint meeting with Monongah Division was held in Red Men’s Hall, Fairmont, June 14, with Bro. C. B. Pierce, general chairman, Baltimore, and Bro. E. A. Shaffer, local chairman of Cumberland division west, in attendance. Nineteen brothers listened to interesting ad- dresses from our visiting officers, and replies were made by Bro. J. B. Springer, L. B. of A., Colfax, and Bro. L. B. Tennant, of Underwood, and work of great interest to the membership was handled. June 16 a joint meeting was held at Y. M. C. A., Wheeling, with the Pittsburg and Cumberland divisions, at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m., and a total of twenty-eight brothers met our general chairman and went over many matters of interest with him. A much larger attendance at both points could be had with very little effort, and every member should make it his business to reach the meeting point most convenient. Semi-centennial week in Wheeling. June 15th to 21st. brought most of the boys to Wheeling at bast once, and the point of attraction apparently being tke%B. & ( ). transportation exhibit, which proved the greatest drawing card of the big cele- bration. Digitized by CiOOQle

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Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. li3 2 Bro. A. G. Heck, second {it Barrackville, has resumed duty after enjoying a six months’ leave of absence. Also Mr. Fleming, third there, after an involuntary vacation. H. C. Little, second Winona, was relieved for a fifteen-day leave by Bro. H. S. Barnes, of Colfax, who could not secure board there and traded with E. B. Little, of Mannington, who could board at home. L. E. Wilson, Mannington extra, rode the goat June 13th, and was fixed up to December 31st, 1913. Bro. Wilson has set the pace; are you all coming? Bro. E. B. Hager, of Denver, has about com- pleted his new motor boat at Glen Easton and will soon be ready to book excursion business. Bro. J. L. Odea, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. L. E. Wilson, of Mannington, who went from Littleton to Rosby Rock to relieve Bro. C. W. Hicks, second there, a few days. Cert. 754- Staten Island Lines — The attendance at our last meeting was not as large as it shquld have been. Let us show that we take an interest in our cause by coming out to the next one. Chief Dispatcher Eilenberger has been appointed division operator, vice B. F. Kelly, promoted to assistant trainmaster. W . H. Averell, from the Pittsburgh division, has been appointed general superintendent, succeeding J. H. Clark, one of the best big-hearted men in the railroad field, who has been appointed superintendent of floating equip- ' ment. We were working under him when our first schedule went into effect. We wish these officials success in their new positions. Let us do all in our power to show them our worth. Bro. J. P. Miller relieved Bro. Fithian one day on first Clifton, no extra men being available. Bro. F. C. Schcllhorn is contemplating a trip to Ottawa, Can. Bro. Killen is busy these days with the heavy passenger travel on the Island. Bro. W. Connell has gone to Annadale second. The boys are busy now studying the new book of rules the examination is being given on. The new siding between Princes Bay and Hugue- not was put in service with the new summer time- table on May 1 8th. I t*s time, boys, to pay your dues again. Don’t fall in arrears. We need every one to help push the cause along and support the general committee in its work for our interest. “XN,” Cert. 1832. Chicago Division, Western District — Bro. G. W. Waddell, first McCool, on a business trip East recently, was relieved by 1’ro. W. E. Samuelson. and he on second by Bro. \V. C. Wad- dell, relieved on third by Mr. McCool, and he by C. F. Moses, third Babcock. 0 Tiro. Lee relieved Mr. Porter on first Babcock, who went to first Walkerton pending bulletin. Mr. Porter bid in second Wellsboro, ha home town. Bro. R. M. Harrold is planning to take his wife on a trip through Pennsylvania. Quite a number of good jobs have been up lately and there has been a lot of changing around, but as I have no chance to go over the line and none of the boys send me any items, it is impossible for me to have much of a write-up. "Bud,” 3rd "MO." Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. Chicago Division — Well, we are in the hands of the receiver, now watch us grow; 100 lb. steel and rock ballast going in on northward track. Woodland Juifction to yard center. The work on the out of service towers is also going on. Bro. Fitzhenry, first Chicago Heights, is back on the job again, but feeling pretty weak. Bro. Miller, who relieved him, now relieving Bro. Decker, at Milford, touring the Southwest. Bro. Keefe, third “BX” tower, landed second Iloopeston. Mr. Barnard, third Hoopeston, has gone to the L. E. & W. as freight office cashier, relieved by E. Ross, from Ross Junction. Sister llattendorf, second Sollitt. on thirty days* « vacation, was relieved by extra Johnson. Former examiner L. L. Reemsten, who went to the E. J. & E., is back with us again as extra dispatcher. Ex-Bro. A. W. Linguist is now exam- iner and Bro. Johnson assistant examiner. Dispatcher Driscoll, on vacation, was relieved by dispatcher Reemsten, who also relieved dispatcher Seifert for his vacation. Superintendent Brown has gone to the Frisco, succeeded by G. li. Trenary, superintendent from Salem. J. P. Waldo is our new chief, vice T. E. Griffin, who took first north end, setting E. L. Matthews back to second north end. We miss "Matt.” C. C. Brown, first Dewey, has gone to "The Van- dalia” at Logansport. Not a single item received from any one this month. Come on, a "little help.” boys, as the backstop says. Cert. 47* Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Richmond Division — Let’s get together and send in the local happen- ings and no doubt our regular correspondent will send in his regular letters. I enjoy reading what the other boys are doing, so let us do our part to enlighten them. Our efficient chairman, Bro. McGehee, continues ill at his home in Richmond, but hope he may soon regain his health. Bro. Wheeler, first Lindsay, while off looking Richmond over, was relieved by Bro. Holloway. Bro. Geddy, first Keswick, who has been visit- ing at Mullins, S. C, returning with an automobile party last heard from, was stuck in the mud at Sanford, N. C. Bro. Winn succeeded on second Keswick by Bro. R. M. Flanagan on account of Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1233 seniority, is on first there pending Bro. Geddy’s return. Bro. Ancell has resumed at Hanover, being re- lieved a few days by Bro. John Henry Kaper C. Carpenter. Bro. Coleman, displaced by Bro. E. B. Taylor, at Rockaway, gets third Lindsay. Bro. Williams, agent Cooham, while attending court at Orange, was relieved by Bro. Holloway. Bro. Scott, second “JN,” expects to open a store near Richmond. Here’s good luck to “Scotty.” Cert. 514. Erie R. R. Allegheny Division — The company has agreed to recognize the union, and gave us better working conditions, effective June 1 st. We all appreciate very much what the committee did for us, but it could not have got this if the men had not stood behind it. So let’s get after the nons and make this division 100 per cent. Then when the committee goes down again, next year, we will get everything we ask for. We didn’t get everything we asked for this time, because we had to take into consideration the expenses of the company during the high water and the vast improvements they are making west. We are awake now, let’s stay awake; take an interest in the Order and have a meeting every month, so if we have any grievances we can bring them up and have them remedied. Get after the nons and make them help pay for the new schedule. Hope we will have a meeting soon, so the local chairman can appoint a division correspondent so he can keep us advised in the journal of what is going on. Don’t forget the raise we got by the Order and pay up your dues for the next term promptly. Let’s make this the banner division of the old reliable Erie. Cert, i 227. Susquehanna Division — The open meeting at Elmira on the evening of June 17th was largely attended. First vice-presi- dent Newman and local chairmen Herrington and I’encemaker addressed us regarding the revision of schedule they had just succeeded in securing, with which we are all well pleased, and tendered our thanks to Bro. Newman and the general comrriittee. On account of local chairman Hessor being laid up with the mumps, Bro. Jackson filled the chair. Since the opening of negotiations for a revised schedule, the following offices on this division have been closed: Hornell shop. Mr. Hefferman going to “RF” days message phone circuit; Corning freight house, all telegraph apparatus removed, Davy Dickinson going to Painted Post; Interlock- ing towers: Great Bend, Carnpville, Chemung and coaling station Elmira, and dispatchers phones placed in the bottom of the towers for the con- venience of trainmen, and switch stands placed on all switches to be /thrown by hand. Switch tenders working twelve-hour tricks at $50 per month have been placed at Elmira coaling station. Bro. Hill, from Chemung, displaced Bro. Derrig on third Waverly, who displaced Bro. Hadley on third Addison, who goes to Cameron. Bro. Hill has worked at Chemung over twenty years, and was nicely situated there in his bachelor quarters. Mr. Covert is on ninety days’ leave. Bro. Welch, Elmira coaling station, relieved Bro. Hessor a few days at “VO” Elmira, and then took Cameron second, Bro. Hessor later taking "VO” first. Bro. Evans, of Carnpville, went to Endicott; Bro. DeLancy to third Binghampton, and Bro. Wezloski to third Cameron. Bro. Harry L. Wayne, formerly on this division, now with the N. P. at Fromburg, with his wife and daughter, Mildred, are visiting friends at Hor- nell. They were called there by the serious illness of his father, Russell L. Wayne, baggage master at that point. Bro. Wayne is well pleased with the West and its people, and has no desire to return East. Cert. 194. Canadian Northern Ry. Division 43 had six delegates at the Baltimore convention, representing about 675 members, showing a striking increase over our representa- tion at the 1 9 1 1 convention, when we had only four delegates, representing about 430 members. I look forward to a representation of ten dele- gates at the next convention, representing one thousand members from the Canadian Northern Lines. The sessions of the convention were marked by great earnestness and the werk that was done there by the representatives of the Order can not help but redound to the good of every mem- ber. From every quarter of the continent reports of gratifying success were received and the past two years have certainly been banner years in the his- tory of our Order. After the reading of the report of Third Vice- President Campbell, Bro. G. D. Robertson, Gen- eral Chairman of Division No. 7, presented Bro. Campbell with a check for $1,000, with the best wishes of Divisions 7, 43 and 99, as a small token of appreciation for the work he has done during the past few years. It is needless to say this presentation took the breath out of the delegates as well as Bro. Campbell, to whom it was a complete surprise. The reports at the convention show that our Order has now over one million dollars in the treasury, and has more members than ever before in its history. During the month of April 'this division re- ceived eleven new members, eight by initiation and three by 'transfer, and during the month of May, fifteen new members, nine by initiation and six by transfer. G. H. Palmer, Gen. Sec. and Treas. Port Arthur Sub-Dix ision, First District, Central Division — Dispatcher II. R. Thomin, on a month’s vaca- tion, will visit Duluth, Detroit, Chicago and St. Paul, relieved by Bro. H. W. Moore. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1234 The Railroad Telegrapher. Port Arthur yard opened up again with the old reliable team of Bros. Jones and Chambers. Bro. Robertson. Atikokan nights, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. J. Derrick temporarily, and he by Bro. VV. S. Ingraham. W. F. Cullen, agent Mabella, on a month’s leave, relieved by Mr. Hayes, whom we hope will soon be up to date again. Bro. VV. T. Scanlan, agent Mattawin, off in- definitely on account of Mrs. Scanlan’s Illness. We hope to hear of her speedy recovery and that “Tom” will soon get back to work again. He was relieved by C. M. Doolittle, relieved at Ma- bella nights by Mr. McFarland, new man. Now, brothers, if any of you arc overlooked ><^u will have no one to blame but yourselves, as it is impossible to get all the news unless you co-operate a little. I must thank two brothers for their assistance this month in getting this write-up together, but there should have been more, so let’s improve on It next month and show what we are doing on the east end. Cert. 580. Central Diinsion, District No. 4 — We have now come to the close of the first six months of the present year. Remit your dues early and keep strictly “up-to-date.” Bro. Howes, agent Forward, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Marshall, from the Canadian Pacific. Bro. Squibb relieved Bro. Williams a few days on vacation. Bro. Wheeton, Kelso, is enjoying a vacation, re- lieved by Bro. McLeod. Bro. Avery, Candiac, resigned, relieved by Bro. Forde, who relieved Bro. Stirling, of Virden, while attending the Baltimore convention. Truex opened as a regular agency by Mr. Grann, from Omaha, pending bulletin. This will be a good agency. Woodworth agency, another good one, is also on bulletin. Bro. Price, of Dumrea, has resigned, relieved by Bro. Chapman pending bulletin. Bro. Martin, agent Wawanesa, was a recent Brandon visitor. Bro. Bartley, of Hartney, is out for all the business in his town and district. Wc are all very well pleased that Bro. Donovan, of Cromer, is able to attend to regular duty again, and trust Ids good health may continue. We are pleased to state that there arc only two 110ns left to he lined up on our district, and hope that they will soon be sate in the fold, when we can rejoice in being 100 per cent solid. It’s worth going after, boys. “C. K. K.,” “Id.” and “Me,” “ K.” District One, Western Division- '1 he sympathy of our member.- goes out to Bro. Fizell on the lo.-s of his child in May. A bcauti- 1 ill wreath was sent from the mrmiers to tiie funeral, which was In hi at Invermay on May 13th. Although business has continued quut on the road, we have been employing a mim.rvr of new men, and I am happy to say that nearly everyone who cotncs along now holds an up-to-date card, which shows that telegraphers throughout the country appreciate the good work that the Order is doing and realize that we all must get into line and push the ball along. A number of the boys arc enjoying their holi- days at present, and we certainly all appreciate the efforts that our chief dispatcher and superin- tendent are making to allow everyone off just when they ask for it. The delegates from our division at Baltimore took with them a large supply of cards for dis- tribution, which were gotten up jointly by our general chairman and Mr. Creelman. the general passenger agent, which were not only O. R. T. cards, but also showed cuts of the hotels, steam- ers and trains, with pertinent information regard- ing the Canadian Northern System, and I have no doubt the distribution of these cards, together with the handing out of other advertising matter which was also carried along, will boost rot only this Order, but the Canadian Northern Railway as well, and show that we appreciate what the 1 ail way has done for us and that the railway also appreciates what we are doing and will do for it. Many changes are taking place on the district, and I will try to give a line-up next month. Cert. 52. Second District , Western Division — Bro. G. M. Hurd, second trick dispatcher Sas katoon, is on his holidays, visiting Toronto, Buf- falo, Niagara Falls and other Eastern points, re- lieved by Bro. O. M. Higgins. Bro. Dineen is on fust “KA,” Bro. Baker relieving; Bro. Shire is relieving him at *'SJ,” and Bro. Ferry is taking the *’CS” in the dispatcher’s office. Bro. Parlee, first trick dispatcher, is figuring on an extended nip to Nutana during his holidays. It is now Bio. II. Strong at Dclisle days. Mr. Sow den, from Tisdale, went to Swanson for a short time, and then bid in Dclisle. Bro. David Jackson, from Nutana, who bid in Swanson agency, is taking his’ vacation in England, relieved by F. L. Cadorette. Bro. Norman also spent a snort time at Swanson, and then relieved Bro. Kitvlrce at Conquest, who is on his home stead. A transfer track is being installed there, which will make it a busy point. The McRorie branch i* ballasted nearly to Conquest. Bro. Bowles, agent Harris, has returned from his holidays, relieved by Bro. J. A. Turcottc, who is now relieving Bro. Piessdorf at ZealanJia for a month’s visit at Vancouver, accompanied by iiis family. Bro. Turcottc was transferred to this divi-ion from Division 7, also Bro. ltinctte, Zca- laiulia da;. s, from Division 131. Block closed owing to slack business. Bro. Wilson went to Big River and later opened Pol- warth for the log season. Understand there is smallpox scare up there, and Harry may get another i*ig arm to remind him of his experience at Rose! own. Bro. Dowling is now at Alsask nights. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1235 Bros. Hurley and Hindley are making names for themselves as a baseball battery and are giv- ing the Warman boys heaps of trouble. Mr. -A rmitage, agent Blaine Lake, is considered a fit umpire for the world’s series. Bros. Talmey and Richardson arc anxibusly watching their baseball l»ets cleaning up the ducks and actually having a cup In their minds. Mr. Braithwaite, Lcask, is already getting ready for the big celebration on July 12th — oranges or lemons, which? Bro. Jones at Nutana, is still hot after his former willing workers In “SU.” He says: “I want to see if they really did ‘biz’ when I was there.” Mr. Bedard is so busy at Marcelin, watching his chickens (spring) lay that he seldom gets into the office in time to send his C. S. report. Bro. Baker, at Duck Lane, and Bro. Bryce, at Hageie, keep the diners well supplied with eggs and farm products. Progressive, eh, Jimmie? Bro. Milloy, Girvin, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Brown, from Hague. Bro. Berger, of Davidson, relieved Bro. Henry, who was called to Moose Jaw- to court. Bro. Ranstandt, at Craik, has resigned, and* is going back to the States. Bro. Law has returned from a very enjoyable and profitable trip to Baltimore, and weighs 32 pounds more than when he started. His report of the convention was presented at the meeting. L^nderstand Bro. Grcvc has his name down In the car-order book and has given himself a re- ceipt for same, duly signed. Bro. Underbakke has oeen elected grand master of the Noble Order of Buzzards. Business is rather dull on account of financial stringency, but crops look fine and tnings suuuiu loosen up soon. There are three “misters” on the Shcllbrooke extension. Must be something wrong with the air up that way. Boys, let us make a special effort and have “Bro.” attached to their names before another month goes by. Boys, let us all work together and make Dis- trict 2 (western) solid. Send your notes for the monthiy write up to Bros. Ilealy, Meals or Hall, who will do the necessary to keep this district to the fore in the fraternal columns. Cert. hi. Third Dis.rictf Western Division — Brothers, you all like to see a write-up in the journal, and if each of you would send in a few notes, we could have one every month. Our write-up in the April journal should have ap- peared in the March issue, but it arrived in the editor’s office just a little too late. Non Argo, from Delmas, has left for the home- stead, relieved by Bro. Hicks, but will probably call around again in the fall looking for a job. Watch him and the rest of the n^ns, and keep chasing them. We will have to use the old motto: “No card, no favors.” This is pretty well lived up to around “MO.” If it were not for the O. R. T. their checks would be probably $35 to $40 per month, no overtime, called at all hours of the night with no compensation. It only costs $12 a year and whatever insurance they wish to take out, and they’d better come alive. The construction department is still pushing ahead west of Edmonton, and has laid 140 miles west of St. Albert. The Peace River line, out about forty miles from Onoway. is being held up on account of the bridge across the Pembina River not yet being completed. The Battle River line, now into Calgary, is being ballasted. When a few small bridges are completed, passenger serv- ice into Calgary will be started. There are now so many work trains and the dispatchers arc so busy on the main line that there is enough work for another set on the branches. Bro. Tlghc, Stettler, while on a visit East, is being relieved by Bro. Akin, ex-traveling auditor. Bro. Bigham, Lavoy, on leave, is being relieved by Bro. Herfly, and Bro. Bennett, Lamont, by Bro. J. S. Harrington. Sorry to hear that Bro. llennett was unsuccessful in his campaign in the provincial elections, being defeated by a very small majority. Bro. Barnes, lineman Edmonton, on leave, is being relieved by Bro. Whittle. Bro. A. Nelson, Inspector of telegraph, is on a tour of inspection down the Battle River line. Understand the company is figuring on a daily passenger service on the Athabasca line. Div. Cor. Quebec & Lake St. John Division — The regular meeting held at Chicoutini. Que., on May 4th was very poorly attended. Brothers, wake up. Few of the absentees have worthy reasons. Only a few nons are allowed to remain outside of our line. Members who are neighbors to them ought to get them under the good shelter. Don't let your foal escape. Tiie following members have joined since January: G. Cloutier, “GS;” A. Blais, “JM;” P. Alain, “CA;” J. A. Jean, “RC.” Bro. McKeown enjoyed several weeks’ holidays, lelieved by Bro. A. P. Morin, “GS” nights, and 1 e by Bro. Cloutier. .Bro. Bouci.ard has returned from his annual vacation, relieved by Bro. Roy*. “G" days vacancy filled by Bro. Powers. “G” .1. gilts on bulletin. Bro. P. Alain is appointed to “CA” days. Bro. Belanger is on the sick list. Bros. Roy and Jalbcrt are acting as rcliel agents. Applicants for the job were so scarce that operators had to go out on trials. Bro. Jacques was recently married. Congratu- lations. We are now getting a revision of schedule. Carry a card if you wish to have an increase. You delinquents, pull cut \our purse and pay. Regards to all members from your new corre- spondent. “Walkhard.” Digitized by CiOOQle

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1236 The Railroad Telegrapher. Central of Georgia Ry. Savannah Division — We are glad to be able to report that our general committee, in conference with the management sincfe April, closed negotiations June 13th, getting an 8 per cent increase, a io-hour day for one- man jobs and a straight 8-hour day for all relay offices instead of a io-hour day. The results are certainly very satisfactory to all concerned. Commencing the fourth Sunday in July we desire to hold regular monthly meetings at Millen. and it is hoped every one who possibly can will arrange to be present. Much good can be accom- plished at these meetings in exchanging ideas that will enable us to be better prepared to render efficient service to the company. It is now Bro. Boatright Again at Teemiller. The few nons on this division must feel very much out of place with all the union environments sur- rounding them, and should cither come in or seek jobs on non-union roads. While Bro. Don Rogers, of Register, attended the Baltimore convention and was serving on the general committee, he was relieved by A. Youmans, of Nunez, Ga., who is engaged in the lumber business there. Bro. J. H. Wright, of Stillmore, made a busi- ness trip to Savannah recently. Bro O. W. Horne, agent Statesboro, is spend ing his vacation in New York, Coney Island and Atlantic City, relieved by Sister Horne. Bro. C. H. Livsey and D. M. Rogers, accom- panied by their mother, wife and son, made an enjoyable side trip during the Baltimore con- vention to New York. During their stay in Savannah Bros. Randall, Livsey, Bledsoe and Dermody were taken sick. Brothers, don’t forget the meeting at Millen, the fourth Sunday in July. Turn out and bring some news that will interest the boys. I wish to ask each member to make every effort possible to attain the greatest efficiency in the service, so as to show your appreciation of the fair treatment by the management at our con- ference. Many thanks for the notes sent me this month. Let them continue to come. Cekt. 1. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. l irst Division — The “good old summer time” has arrived and the tourist business is getting heavy again. Bro. Brannan, relieving nights in the chief dispatcher's office, relieved at "SB” Pueblo by Mr. Richardson. Bro. Sutton, Palmer Lake, had the misfortune to drop a heavy piece of freight on his foot, lay- ing him up ten days, relieved by Mr. Robbins, from the wireless. General Secretary Roberts has resumed at Mintiequa, Bro. Easterly returning to Rouse Jet., vice Bro. Dittbrener, who bid in Walsenburg. Bro. Moore relieved Manager Will Morris, “SB" Pueblo, while the latter spent a week in Salt Lake City. Train auditors are on again during the heavy passenger business. These gents don’t know the color of an up-to-date. Bro. Geo. Schlaf, third Parkdale, was off sixty days, harvesting his cherry and other crops on his ranch near Canon City. There are quite a number of extra men on thii division, some members of other divisions and some non-members. Get after them for transfers or applications. Will need a solid membership before the committee goes up this summer. On account of the recent change in the time of trains Bro. French has to do thirteen hours at Concrete, making an hour overtime daily. Cert. 41. First Division, Second District; Pueblo and Solid a — Bro. Schlofft bid in third Parkdale but has not yet taken his seat. Bro. Hobbs, of Echo, bid in third Eden. The solitary life is beginning to show on him. Bids on Echo closed June a8th. Bro. Roberts, G. T. and S., has returned from the convention. Boys, if there has been a change and your name does not appear blame yourself by not letting it be known. If you would write a few notes to the correspondent we would have a writeup each month. Let’s see what we can do in the future. “JO,” Div. Cor. second Division , First District — Bro. Herring, from the W. U. at Denver, who relieved Bro. Fulton, “Q” Leadville days, while at the Baltimore convention, later relieved Bro. VanBenschoten, third Malta, who bid in third Granite, vice Mr. Minton, who bid in second there, relieving Bros. Ray, who relieved Bro. Kinney, second Pando, for a day, and then re- lieving Bro. Barton, third Tenn. Pass, who bid in Granite agency, vice Bro. Batts, who received Red Cliff agency, vice Bro. Smith, who bid in second “S” Salida, vice Bro. Nelles. Bro. Van- Benschoten has purchased a four-cylinder Pierce motocycle. Mr. Witherspoon bid in third Buena Vista; Mr. Whipple, agent Shoshone, second Minturn, vice Bro. Wheelbarge, who bid in third Grand Jet., vice Bro. Welsh, who drew a trick at “DC” Denver general office. Bro. Guire, agent Minturn, was relieved thirty days by Bro. Booth. Bro. Hawkins, third Pando, is having a Cali- fornia bungalow erected just south of the depot and will soon be passing the cigars. Malta and Tennessee Pass third are on bulletin, with Mr. Erickson on the former until the bids close. Bro. Herring was recently called to Texas on account of illness. We hope he will return to us in the near future. Fishing is good all along the line and several of the brothers have made good catches. Several steam shovels arc now grading for new tracks and for several new coal chutes on the division. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1237 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, keep awake nights and give the best service possible, and maybe in the near future we can get those two weeks each year with pay and other concessions that will make life more worth living. Cert. 630. Utah Lines, Green River Division — Mr. Grubbs is back on second Fruita, relieving B. C. Cousert, who relieved J. A. Golden, first Mack, on vacation, and later went to Denver, re- lieved by Mr. Ferrell, a new man from East. Westwatei* was made a 12-hour station for a few days on account of the shortage of men, but is now a two-trick station again, with Mr. Cody, a new man, on second. Bro. Thurmond, second Westwater, relieved VV. C. Hanson on second Cisco, who relieved Mr. Hall, on third there, who resigned. Bro. Cantly, second Thompsons, while taking in the sights in St. Louis for ? few days, was re- lieved by Bro. Willson, from Woodside. Bro. Brown, third Green River, on ninety days’ vacation in Pennsylvania, relieved by Bro. J. T. Hcarl. Dispatcher G. W. Turner, relieved on third “DS” by Dispatcher A. R. Ludwig, relieved on second by a new man. Dispatcher Ludwig re- ceives a hearty welcome by the third trick men. The telegraphers at Price wear a broad Smile since the D. 8r R. G. has taken over the Southern Utah and Castle Valley, two coal roads running into there, as through billing is now done from the mines, relieving them of the interchange work, making it much lighter. It has been a roast in the past. There will be a few telegraph offices opened up on these new roads. Boys, there are still some nons on this division, mostly new men. Keep after them. There are also a few old heads whom we must keep hammer- ing at. We elect our local chairman to help us adjust our difficulties, and anyone having any kick com- ing should report it to Bro. W. E. Hopkins, local chairman, at Salt Lake, and he will do all' he can for you. He has proved to be a good man so far and can be trusted for the future. , I have had to dig for this write-up all alone, and therefore it is more or less incomplete. No one volunteered an item this month only as I went after them, and I have been unable to raise some of the offices along the line for news. Hope you will take more interest in a write-up in the future, and each of you that have changes going on at your stations or other news of importance send them to me not later than the 20th of each month. No wonder our previous correspondents had been letting us go sometimes for months with- out any write-up for this division. Couldn’t blame them any. Div. Cor., Cert. 406. Bessemer & Lake Erie R. R. I want to impress upon each member the im- portance of doing his part for the upbuilding of the Order, and not wait on the other fellow to do it. Improving our own conditions uplifts not only the non, but adds materially to the social uplift of the entire human family. Labor has a right to organize, for the employe is neither a machine nor a beast of burden. The O. R. T. seeks to develop justice between the telegraphers and the company and teach them how to better, themselves and convince their employers that it is to their interests to treat them as men rather than as parts of machinery. Organized labor is * necessary to the peace and prosperity of the coun- try. We can not expect our Order to be powerful if we fail to do our part. Flowers will not bloom if neglected or abused, they must be watered, cul- tured and given constant care and attention. This is also true of unionism. No victory was ever won without expending some effort, so keep after the nons and delinquents. We can use their monrv to advantage and they can help the good work along and help lift the burden of the other brothers, and they owe it to their fellow men to join the ranks of the brotherhood that protects them. Now that the committee is reduced to two chair- men and a secretary and treasurer, the brothers should do all in their power to assist the com- mittee instead of knocking. When you have a kick to make, be sure you are right and then take it up with the committee and not with your non friend, and tell him what the union did not do. Show him what it has done and ask him to join. Don’t tell him you are going to drop out, but if you can’t help don’t knock. The load is heavy enough now. Yours fraternally, F. N. Williams, G. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved father of Bro. W. B. RisJey, our worthy secretary and treasurer, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; be it Resolved, By the members of B. & L. E. Sys- tem Division No. 51, that we extend to Bro. Risley and family our earnest sympathy, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. N. Williams, . H. B. Long, A. L. Sullivan, Committee. Southern Pacific Ry. Louisiana Lines — The Atlantic System expects to go up for a new contract within a short time, and all are requested to remit promptly to cover the special assessment recently voted, to be used to cover the expense of revision of schedules on both sys- tems. The local chairman will be glad to give you a list of up-to dates at any time; then you will know who the nons are, so you can get after them. Let’s line up the few remaining ones Digitized by LiOOQle

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1238 The Railroad ^Telegrapher. before we go up for a revision. If a new man goes to work in your office, make it your busi- ness to see his card; if he has none, get busy. Many thanks to Bro. D. C. Wells for the notes he sent in this month. If everybody would do the same, wc could have a fine write-up. ‘At the election in Baltimore, J. E. Cowgill, San Carlos, Cal., was re-elected general chair- man; D. C. Wells, New Orleans, assistant gen- eral chairman, and D. W. Koppikus, Oakville, Cal., general secretary and treasurer. Bro. Cow- gill will handle all matters pertaining to the Pacific System, and Bro. Wells all matters per- taining to the Sunset Central lines, with the authority of the general chairman over these. Recent assignments: Agencies — Franklin, C. Hetherick; Westlake, S. J. Bouchard; Lake Charles, J. W. Harrington. Telegraphers — third tiicks, Lafayette, C. R. Sanders; Patterson, C. M. Kilpatrick; second, Des Allemands, A. J. Me- Intire; Avondale, J. C. Hampton; first Schricver, R. Fincher. Vacancies: Alexandria, Baldwin and Opelousas agencies. Lake Charles second, and Vinton and Abbeville days. Bro. C. Hetherwick, who was off several weeks, on account of his father’s illness, was called away again on May 24th, owing to his death, and relieved by Bro. A. H. Feske, agent Franklin, later relieved by Yc Scribe, just returned to Bald- win, after several weeks' absence. We also re- lieved Bro. A. H. Feske, while off at Houston on a law suit, and was later assigned to Arnaud- ville regular. I have been unable to get a line on all the changes on account of relieving at heavy posi- tions and working all day and half the night. The party holding one of our best positions in LaFayette claims we have no right to object to a student being in the office of a non-member. It is Bro. Kerr at LaFayette again. He has had a streak of extra hard luck in the past few months, his wife and himself both being sick. Egan agency closed, and Bro. Warbasse is tak- ing a vacation until something definite develops. Don’t forget that your card expires in June, and it would be a very good idea to have that new one just as soon as possible. “FS,” Cert. 2179. IN ME MORI AM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond the beloved father of out esteemed brother, C. Hetherwick, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doetli all things well; therefore be it Rcsok t’J. That we, the members of this divi- sion, extend to the sorrowing members of the attlieted family and brother our sincere and heart- felt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this be sent to the family of deceased and a copy to The Railroad Tele .raimi er for publication. H. L. Feske. for Division 53.. G. H. S' S. A., Victoria Division— Bro. Hicks, agent Goliad, is looking tor a good teiegrapher-clcrk. Bro. Ray Toland, agent Edna, is on thirty days' vacation relieved by Mr. T. Norris. Bro. J. W. Herring bid in Westhoff agency, and J. Norris telegraph job El Cnmpo. It will soon be Bro. V. D. Ellis, there lately with the N. O. M. & C. in Mississippi. Inez is to have a Western Union wire shortly. Boys, don’t get behind with your dues. You can’t afford to be without the protection an up-to- date card gives you. Accidents happen to the most careful of us. and it is hard for your loved ones to w’eathcr the storm alone and survive afteT you have gone. Our local chairman saw in the Baltimore papers of a case where *1 member ot i-ur Order was discharged from a western road two years ago and has now been reinstated with full time. That in itself is a sufficient answer to the non who hides behind the excuse that “the Order has never done anything.” What greater tribute to the worth of our organization could you have than that? Brothers, let us get together on this non ques tion and make our division solid. There arc very- few wrho will positively refuse to join and con- tinue to partake of what belongs to the house- hold of faith. A little persuasion will show them what an undesirable and unmanly position they occupy. Don’t leave it to the local chairman, he has his hands full, but let us all campaign, for the stronger our division the more chance there is to better our working conditions. Cf.rt. 1715. San Joaquin Division — A division meeting was held at Mojave on Sun- day, June 8th, w'ith Bro. W. E. Blume, of Cam- eron; Bro. G. A. Scars, of Bakersfield; Bro. N. I*. Gidley, of Caliente; Bro. G. C. O’Connor, of I'almdale; Bro. R. B. Mould and Bro. M. B. McMullen, of Mojave, in attendance. Bro. Sears gave us a splendid report of the convention a* Baltimore and of the good work done while there, also of the pleasure trips enjoyed by the dele- gates, including trips to Washington, D. C., and to George Washington’s old home at Mt. Vernon. The brothers should take more interest in these meetings. We can not put t.ie few hours’ time required each month to any better use. I hey are very interesting and can be made a great success with a representative attendance. After the meeting adjourned, at 6 p. m., a splendid dinner was served at the Harvey House, to which all the telegraphers and their families were invited, and everyone had an enjoyable time. Brothers, please put forth every effort to come to tiie next meeting. You will be glad you came after you get there, and it will be good for you. if for no other reason than to meet the boys from other parts of the division. Bro. R. E. Hogan, of Monolith, is quite sick, relieved by Bro. K. R. Tharp. A. O. Tureottc, extra, has gone to San Fran- cisco. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1239 Bro. F. A. Xcjedly, former agent Raisin City, after a few days’ visit in Tehachapi, returned to I'ixley agency, pending bulletin. The new time card, in effect on this division s^ince June 8th, added several new trains, giving Better passenger service between Bakersfield and T.os Angeles, and Los Angeles and Fresno. Business is increasing, and several train crews have been added on the west end. Telegraphers are scarce, and some of the boys are having a hard time to get relief for their vacations. M. P. Jarvis, agent Clovis, has resigned, re- lieved by Bro. H. J. Hendry. Bro. R. A. Root, assigned cashier there, was relieved at Selma by T?ro. Sullivan, who later went to Coaling, relieved by Bro. M. E. Ake. Bro. Wallace Eckford has returned to Wood- ford agency, after two weeks’ vacation. Bro. R. B. Donahue, of Armona, accompanied by his wife, sailed from New York for Europe, June 20th, and will spend several months in England, Scotland and Ireland, visiting relatives and friends on the Emerald Isle. We are all glad to welcome our *new brother, J. K. Hamilton, at Porterville, and Bro. Ivy Krim, at Sanger. Bro. P. P. Kendricks, second Caliente, was relieved a few days by C. M. Love. Mrs. E. W. Sewall, wife of Bro. Sewall, ot Rowen, has been visiting in Bakersfield for a sitort time. Bro. II. P. Libby, agent Lancaster, was also a recent visitor there. Wallace Priest, promoted from warehouseman to telegrapher, is reaving at Waits. Our popular dispatcher, J. J. Duggan, second Tehachapi Pass, has returned from a two weeks’ vacation with his bride. We extend them our heartiest congratulations and good wishes for the future. F. P. Blount, third trick dispatcher, has resigned and gone to the M. K. & T., relieved by C. II. Nichols. W'e all wish mm success. Bro. N. P. Gidley, third Mojave, bid in third Caliente, vice W. M. McWilliams, resigned. The Southern Pacific has surveyed a new line from Mojave to the potash beds at Searles Lake. This will make business good for the boys at Mojave, and open up several new positions. W. L. Anderson, manager Fresno, has returned from a visit in Los Angeles. Bro. E. W. Sewall, who relieved Bro. Johnson at Rowen, has resigned, relieved by A. A. Mon- tcabearo, extra Bakersfield. We are sorry to have such a hard working and inffliential member as Bro. Sewall leave us, and wish him success \\^ere- «vcr he may go. Brothers, do not overlook the special assess ment of $3 for the use of our general committee in San Francisco, conferring with the manage- ment on our proposed new schedule. It has been to a great deal of expense caused by the resigna- tion of General Chairman Lester, Bro. Cowgill having to be operated on, etc. So we should make this remittance promptly, as we will get it i ack many times over from the benefits of the new «j:J;rdule. Bro. O. D. Day has returned from “Bl>” San Francisco, relieving Bro. N. P. Gidley at Caliente, who relieved Bro. F. W. Cowart at Hanford, gone East to be married. , Our genial night chief dispatcher, R. E. Beach, was over the division recently meeting the boys. We are always glad to see him. I wish to thank Bro. E. D. Myers, of Selma, for items this month, and also Local Chairman W. E. Blume. Cert. 2380. Shasta Division — Business has picked up considerably and every- body is on the job every minute. Bro. Walters has returned to Ashland from a fine trip to the Baltimore convention, and reports a very encouraging outlook. Bro. Cusick has returned to Dunsmuir dis- patcher’s office after taking in the sights in “Old Frisco.” They got most of his bankroll, but not his “Angora.” Bro. Bill Morrow is on the “BD” duplex. Bro. II. A. Scott is relieving “CU” on south side table, handling train orders and local. Frank Edwards, third “DR.” is relieving Lebourveau in “DS,” and “Frenchy” is reliev- ing Geo. Barton on third “DS,” on a trip to Frisco and Sacramento. Harry Carpenter is relieving “Kirk,” our genial chief, gone to Frisco to meet his folks. “Happy” Jones is on second north end and Frank Nourse on first south end “DS.” Rro. H. A. Scott relieved W. J. Logan on second Ashland; Logan to Chiloquin agency, vice A. D. Henning, who bid in Dorris. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson have returned to Siskiyou, Bowman going on second. Mr. Philbrick, ^rom the “SF” Postal, opened the new Ager agency. Fred Peters, from Spokane Postal, is on first and Bro. L. A. Probst, from the D. R. G. on third Weed. Bro. Lloyd, on second Sisson, vice Bro. Scotts, “DR,” has resigned to go with a mining firm at Colfax, Wash. Wc all wish him success. We are very sorry to lose Miss Joy at Sims, but all wish her very much happiness and pros- perity. Ye scribe is a little under the weather from pto uaine poisoning, and it does not add much to bis peace of mind tryirg to work up a good write- up. Some of you “fellers” on the south end and branches please send in a few notes, not later than the 20th. “XP,” Div. Cor. I'utlhnui Dii ision — Sister M. R. Rice, who bid in second Medford, was relieved on second Albany by Bro. Robert Fromm, who was later relieved by Bro. Spuron, and Bro. Fromm then relieved H. R. Ford, on tbc sick list at Lebanon. Bro. Benner, second Junction City, took in Oak- land recently on one of his morning trips on his new motocycle. Bro. Pook was a passenger on the Odd Fellows’ Special from Medford. Bro. State, while attend- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1240 Xiie Railroad ing the convention there, was relieved by Bro. Fromm. Bro. M. C. Bond is rejoicing over the comple- tion of the new plant at Sutherlin, which will dry and condense most of the fruit raised in Sutherlin Valley, which will be shipped largely by express. Bro. Deakin, first Cottage Grove, bid in first Eugene. Mr. Springel, who bid in Canby, has gone to Canada. Bro. J. E. Jacobsen relieved Bro. Applegate at Harrisburg, who went to Glendale third. Bro. T. M. Boyd was relieved by Bro. G. H. Miller, acting agent at Oakland, while attending the Baltimore convention, and later relieved Bro. Ki.nes, assigned to Newberg. Dispatcher J. E. E. is relieving Assistant Super- intendent May at Roseburg. Bro. V. N. Fields is at Roseburg extra. Bro. M. L. Shinabarger is now at his home in Hillsboro. . H. F. Rice, Local Cor. Los Angeles Division — Recent assignments: Agencies— River Station, J. M. Pickering; Chino, T. J. McDonald; Palm Springs, H. C. Kennady; Monrovia, J. D. Putnam. Telegraphers — Los Angeles “NG,” E. L. Gel wicks; Edom, F. Geiger; Santa Ana, E. Brunner. F'irst trick — Indio, C. I. McReynolds; Pomona, W. J. Flynn; Oxnard, C. E. Hart. Second — Palm Springs, H. H. Brannon; Cabazon, G. E. Foster. Third — Pomona, C. L. Robeson; Burbank, R. W. Keyes. Telegrapher and clerk — Long Beach, M. J. Foster; Carpinteria, J. II. Sargent; Riverside, M. F. Skilling; Redlands, G. M. Russell; Calexico, C. M. Cambridge. Vacancies: Agencies— El Centro, Santa Ana, Camarillo, Redlands Jet. Telegraphers — "HU’’ Los Angeles, Bertram, Whitewater, Iris, first Ontario, second Ogilby, third Beaumont, . Indio, River Sta- tion, Saugus, second and third Oxnard, nights San Pedro; telegrapher and clerk, El Centro. The anti-injunction bill, a labor measure, was defeated in the State Senate. Senator Caminetti fought bravely for it, talking an hour before the Senate in its favor, followed by Shanahan, of Shasta, for the bill. Gates of Los Angeles, anu Thompson, of Alhambra, spoke against it, and it was defeated by a majority vote, killing it so far as this session is concerned. Among the other opponents of the bill were three democrats. Sena- tor Qohn, after casting his vote, read a letter from a local labor council promising to remember him if he voted against the bill. Three hundred of the train dispatchers held their 26th annual convention in the assembly room of the Alexandria Hotel at Los Angeles beginning June 17 th. T. W. Kane, of the Northern Pacific, presided. I he program for the week included scenic auto tours of the city and suburbs, complimentary theater parties, trolley rides, special train over Southern Pacific and steamer to Island of Cata- lina, scenic trip over the kite-shaped route and Telegrapher. trips to Mt. Lowe and various beach cities sur- rounding Los Angeles. MacNeil, on the Burbank branch, is now a Class C station; Bro. R. VV. Keyes is at “HU" Los Angeles extra. Bro. Gerald Foster is nicely situated at Cabazon in his new bungalow. Bro. R. E. Loomis, who relieved Bro. Johnson on first Imperial Jet. for ten days, later relieved Mr. Strawn, Redlands Jet., for sixty da.*. Bro. A. W. Grizzle is relieving Bro Gates at Banning for sixty days, and Bro. R. N. Bunker is on third Oxnard. Rates to join in July, $10.50; August, $9.50. Insurance: On $300.00, $2.40; on $500.00, $3.60; on 1,000.00, $7.20 per year. Bro. Quick has gotten out a letter to every de- linquent member, and we hope that the several delinquents on this division will comply with our request and pay up their dues to June 30th, and then settle up for their next six months dues. Our brothers up at “SF” need the money. E. Mulvihill. Tucson District — Bro. O. W. Allison, Fairbanks, is on sixty days’ vacation in the Central States; relieved by Bro. Moss. The E. P. S. W. stationary engine blew up there recently, injuring three people. Cantaloupes moving east at the rate of three or four trains per day keep every one on the jump. Remember, boys, the dispatchers haven’t time tet call much now and keep out of the “hay” when on duty. .A very enjoyable dance was held in the new school house at Simon recently. Music for the occasion was furnished by “Long’s Benson Or- chestra,” of which Bro. J. C. Long is leader. Much credit is due Bro. Pat Duffy, of the water service for the success of the "baile.” Dispatchers Flynn and Biddle were off recently, and Aken “sat in” a few nights for Flynn. Bro. J. A. Singletary is acting yard clerk at Benson, and C. S. Skinner is on third there. Bro. Foster has gone to Cambray as agent. Bro. Fred S. Case, of Gage, is visiting his old home in Wisconsin, relieved by Mr. Henderson, who has keen on the division long enough now to be carry- ing an up-to-date. Bro. J. E. Tilley, first Deining, on thirty days' vacation, will visit New York and Canadian points. Bro. Pritchett has transferred to California. All sorry to see him leave, but wish him success wherever he may locate. * Extra men are in great demand. Several of the boys have been waiting for vacation relief for some time. , Fred Zupenc, Wilna nights, resigned and re- turned to the Rock Island in Oklahoma. Sister Langshorne is on sixty d^ys’ vacation in the Northwest, relieved by Mrs. Price at Estrella. Bro. Larry Holmes is on second Gila, and Bro. Marshall, from “UD” El Paso, on third, Bro. Hoover having bid in Steins. Bro. Cull is now in San Francisco with the general committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1241 A fourth man has been put on at Yuma on account of heavy business. Bro. Bachman relieved Bro. Baxter, resigned, on second Lordsburg. Bro. Larcy bid in Wellton agency and has taken up a homestead. “Dad” Bowden is back in “UN” after a short vacation. E. M. Brough. Salt Lake Division — Those who have not remitted for the special assessment should do so at once. , The committee can not work on your good wishes, but must have money to defray the cost of a trip to San Fran- cisco and pay expenses while there trying to im- prove the condition and secure increase in salaries. Also don’t forget to pay your dues promptly for the term commencing July ist. Keep your eye on the delinquents and see that they do the same. Get after all the nons. They should help pay for some of the good things we get for them. Get right into the work with your whole heart and soul. Don’t feel you have done your duty simply because you have paid your due* and possibly have to be asked several times to do that, but be one of the live ones. You will be surprised at the results that can be obtained if you will only de- vote a few hours of your time to the interest of the Order at least once or twice a month. Unless you do this you are just barely meeting the obli- gations required to keep you from being classed with the nons. There are a great many of you, no doubt, who never had anything to do with schedule negotia- tions and have no idea what a committee has to contend with. First, we have the revision of rules, which, in many instances, are just as im- portant as an addition to our salary. Then there is the money to get. This means heavy expenses to meet if we expect to get better wages. Boys, do your best. Don’t let it be said that any member on this division failed to pay the necessary and much needed special assessment. The organization is yours and you make it just what it is. This request is for your welfare as well as mine, find I hope you will respond quickly and help your committee in every way to carry on the good work. Fraternally, J. J. Brennan, L. C. Northern Pacific Ry. Dakota Division — We are now in the fall term — July ist to De- cember i st — with a long list of interested brothers pulling for the good of the O. R. T. There are still some eligible nons on the division who can bt secured by individual effort if every brother near them will emphasize the fact that they need the O. R. T. and it needs them. Remember, fel- lows, that I can only get to those within my reach between tricks, so if you can see them personally, much more good can be done than by my writing them. No doubt you now have the Convention Pro- ceedings, and I hope you will read them thor- oughly, thereby greatly benefiting yourselves. It was one of the most successful and harmonious gatherings of the O. R. T. ever held, and much good for the telegraphers as a whole was derived therefrom. The general committee, consisting of thirteen local chairmen, General Chairman Sam Johnson and General Secretary and Treasurer I. N. Holmes, convened in St. Paul on Monday, June ad, and commenced negotiations with the officials of the road. The entire committee remained in session daily until Thursday night, handling the regular routine work, going over the business of the past two years and otherwise laying plans for the future welfare of “Fighting 54,” reducing the committee on the nfght of the fifth to five members, including the general chairman and secretary and treasurer, Bro. Graham, Tacoma Division; Bro. Nason, Idaho Division, and Bro. Lee, of the Relay Division, who remained to complete the work. This committee made a rec- ord for reducing in the shortest time (four days), . thereby the sooner cutting down expenses. Bro. J. W. Tangney, agent Edmunds, has in- vested in an auto, and now takes his evening and Sun da:* drive. Bro. R. J. Bashinski, agent f-ingree, spent sev- eral days at Fargo, relieved by Bro. McCulla, of second. Bro. F. A. Miller, first Dawson, was relieved by Bro. C. E. Andre while on a two months’ trip through the West; Bro. Kibler taking second, re- lieved on third by Bro. C. J. Roberts, from the Mid. Continental. Bro. Waino, Matson, has returned after a good m four weeks’ vacation, spent mostly with his par ents in Minnesota on the “dear old farm.” Bro. C. B. Johnson, Bismarck first, on vacation, has resigned to enter other fields near his home, with better opportunities, relieved by ex-Bro. A. C. Conover. Bro. J. B. Case relieved Bro. Paul Ebert, sec- ond Bismarck, while visiting his folks and other relatives in South Dakota and elsewhere. Ex- Bro. Erickson is on third. Legislation was enacted at the convention in regard to conductors using telephones for train orders, etc. Some States have laws now bringing a conductor under the nine-hour law the minute he takes an order, and we hope to have results here before long. In the meantime, the majority of the conductors will not “butt in” on our work any more than absolutely necessary. Bro. Ralph Whitcome went to first “JY,” re- lieved on second Medina by Mrs. Earl Robinson. It is now Bro. Harvey Mattson, agent Chasely, who will be a booster; also Bro. W. W. Jaynes at Carson. Welcome to our circle. Bro. W. E. Johnston, from Carrington, who re- lieved Bro. Flugga, agent Montpelier, while the latter was on a month's vacation, later went to Barlow as agent. Digitized by UiOOQle

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1242 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Earl Robinson and D. C. Poindexter at- tended an interesting Masonic gathering early in June at Fargo. Numerous work trains between Dawson and Jamestown keep the boys busy most of the time these days. Bro. H. C. Toyen, back from a vacation trip to Decorah, is relieving M. L. Parker, agent Denhoff. Bro. J. L. Agnew and wife returned from an enjoyable honeymoon and took second Steele pre- vious to assuming Burleigh agency. Bro. R. V. Whitcome relieved bis brother, Ross, at New Rockford while the latter visited friends in Fargo. Bro. Vincent, first “JY,” was on the sick list for several days, the boys at “J” helping out on his trick. Bro. H. V. Tonolli, third “JY,” resigned and is exploring more lucrative fields in Canada. Our former trick dispatcher, Bro. C. H. Ring- ham, who returned from Canada to the N. P. office, later went to Dihvorth as relief dispatcher. The boys will all be glad to hear of “Ring" being back on the N. P. Bro. Tilney, agent Eldridge, was relieved by the ticket agent from Jamestown during his wife’s illness. Brothers, hand your Telegrapher to some non as soon as you finish reading it. Don't wait for the other fellow to do so, but pass it along your- self. Much good can be accomplished in this way, as The Telegrapher contains an incentive for joining on every page and many interesting labor subjects that are arguments in themselves. Do it now. Ex Bro. Diehl, agent Gwyther, expects to be back in the fold soon. Bro. Poindexter is on a three weeks’ trip to the coast and other points, accompanied by Ticket Agent Burkhart and Assistant Cashier Miller, of Jamestown. F. C. Ellsworth, mq|io relieved C. N. Hendrix, agent Driscoll, while the latter visited in Iowa and had his eyes treated, later took Grand Rapids agency. Bro. J. P. Millikin, agent ''McKenzie, will soon return, after having nearly circled the globe in his travels, W. E. Hein relieving him. Many new men are coming and going on the division, making it hard for me to keep track of them unless I am given assistance. Drop me a note when a new man lands near you, stating name and whether up to date or not. Bro. R. C. Pravitz. agent Wilton, and wife have returned from a six weeks’ tour through the East, visiting relatives and friends. Bro. J. F. Purdy, third Steele, has been show- ing his ability as a ball player with the Sterling team as shortstop. Bro. C. B. Stuart, second Driscoll, keeps his motocvcle hot between tricks. Ask for the union label. Remember that Tux- edo, “P. A.” and Bull Durham smoking tobacco arc the product of non-union sweatshops. Bro. J. J. Ryan, who relieved Bro. J. V. Goin on Windsor second, received Tuttle agency. Bro. G. Streukens, third Windsor, spent a month in the East, relieved by A. C. Olson, a Western Union mart, who will be with us soon. The Dakota Division is one of the strongest on the N. P. System, which is very gratifying, indeed. Still there is always chance for improve- ment. and your best efforts should be directed towards that betterment by bringing in the nons. Let’s all devote just a little more time to the interests of the Order, not overlooking service to the company, and both ourselves and “Fighting 54” will benefit therefrom. Each brother ask for the card before granting favors. H. H. Ellsworth, Sterling, N. D. Rocky Mountain Dii'ision — The writer just returned from St. Paul where your committee met the management. On account of the heavy expense in keeping the entire com- mittee in session for so long a time, the committee was reduced to three in addition to General Chair- man Johnson and General Secretary and Treasurer Holmes, and Bros. Lee, Relay Division; Nason, Idaho Division, and Bro. Graham, Tacoma Divi- sion. All are very able men, who will take care of our interests until negotiations are concluded. You have all received the circular letter issued by Bros. Holmes and Johnson advising you of the demands made on the company, and it is now up to .every one of you to get up-to-date cards for the current term and back up your committee, otherwise you can not expect them to obtain results for you. 1 wish to again urge you to take more interest in organizing the men working with you. Unless you do so you can never expect to see this division anywhere near solid, which it would be if all of you tried to make it so. Bro. Eronson, who relieved me while on com- mittee work, relieved Bro. Hinton on Silver Bow second, who bid in third there, vice Bro. Ginter, who goes on extra list. Bro. McClure, third “MA" Missoula, spending two weeks’ honeymoon at Salt Lake, was relieved by Bro. J. S. Wilson. Congratulations. Bro. II. B. Avery went on extra list, relieved by Bro. Woods, a new man, on DeSmet second, now on bulletin. Bro. Johnson, DeSmet third, resigned to go with the Omaha, now at his home in Wiscon- sin. Sorry to have him leave us. Bros. Kiclke and Blankenship #have resumed on second and third Arlee, after three months’ work on their ranches near Dixon. Bro. Furry, agent Arlee, on several days’ fishing trip, was relieved by Bro. Mielke, from second, and he by Bro. J. S. Wilson. P. A. Scholz bid in the telegraph clerkship at Hamilton, where lie lias a fruit ranch. This make a fine job for Paul and he promises to fill out his blanks at once. Mr. Ilolrovd bid in Saltcse agency. Hope he too will fill out his application, now that he has a regular job. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1243 Bro. Brown, back at St. Regis agency, after a trip East, where he had an operation performed' on his ankle. All the boys are glad to sec him at work again. Bro. Kuffell gave up Skyline third and i* now on the extra list, relieving Bro. Neiswanger, “IIY” Helena second, on a ninety days’ vacation. Mr. Kinsey, who bid in Skyline third, does more bidding than any other man on the division, but never seems to think through whose efforts he is given an opportunity to bid in these jobs, or if he ever thinks of it, he keeps it mighty quiet. He admits having the money to join us, but says he can see no reason for doing it, presumably because he is getting all the benefits now. A little of the “No card, no favors” treatment might have a good effect on this man. Fraternally, V. N\ Weber, L. C. Tacoma Division — Our committee is now in St. Paul, and we hope for an early settlement. Bro. R. B. Calhamer, second McIntosh, resigned, relieved by Bro. H. A. Carkin, later relieved by Bro. L. Soroka, from the North Western, while spending three months among relatives in New Hampshire. It is now Bro. J. J. Kuhn, first McIntosh, mak- ing “JS” solid. Bro. Kellogg, relief agent, relieved at Rainier by Mr. Crondcry, relieved Mr. Narcotte at Win- lock, on three months’ leave. Mr. Commander, agent Roy, has resigned to go on a ranch. Bro. Napper, second Hoquiam, was relieved by Mr. Virum. Bro. Ed. Connant has joined the benedicts and taken up his homestead n«ar Mill City, Ore. The following ruling was made Jaunary i, 1913- “When bumped or displaced through the closing of an office an operator must use his seniority rights within fifteen days or lose the rights to a bump.” All of the brothers and sisters please bear this in mind, as .it will avoid trouble. Bro. H. A. Carkin relieved W. S. Fisk, second Tenino> on ninety days’ leave. Bro. W. G. Quigler, relief 'operator Ilillhurst, resigned. J. C. Snead, third Vader, while on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Murphy, who also relieved Bro. Ray Selft, first Woodland, on ten days’ leave. Remember our committee is not on a vacation, but is working day and night to better our con- ditions and it is our duty as well as our interest to assist them in every way. Cert. 878. The following resignation speaks for itself: This, my resignation, 1 tender now to thee, And I hope at ten days’ expiration you will see the last of me. Ten weary days I've lingered, ten more will J>c the end, And I hope before that time has passed some hobo you will send. Be sure to send a hobo, as no one else will stay. For many various reasons, which I’ll outline, if I may. First, of this little waiting room his bedroom he must make. Right close to where the trains go by with a noise like Frisco’s quake. His bed in this pleasant domicile must be of benches made, And the temperature in daytime is three hundred in the shade. Second, upon a heating stove his meals he must prepare, As he chases, with a broomstick, bugs and beetles to their lair. * Third, when the vermin have eaten his small store, (They eat everything but canned goods), he must walk five miles for more. . The man for this position must be versed, in hobo life; So, for the love of Mike, don’t send a man who has a wife. Cert. 1928, Div. 54. The following is the reply: Your poetic letter of resignation I have just received, And, to tell the truth, it makes me feel just a little peeved. When I sent you to McIntosh, I thought you’d surely stick, And now to throw me down like this is sure a measly trick. But, of course, if you insist on leaving this beauteous country of fame, I’ll have to dig up some other cuss, who will stick by the game. I think I can find a man who’s not an old hobo. If not, will have to send back to good old Chi- cago. Will send relief as soon as possibly can be done, And in the meantime hope you’ll stick and make a little “mun.” Wish you success in every way, wherever you make your home, Whether it’s pounding brass with the hobo mass or plowing up the loam; And if your thoughts ever be on thus western country bent. Bring back a bunch of nerve with you, also a great big tent. J. F. A., C. 1). IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved wife of our brother, A. L. Napper; in manifestation of our guef and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Hc\'oh <m' . That the mtmbcis of Northern Pacific, l ivi-ioti 54. Order of Railroad Ti legraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing brother and members of the Digitized by GiOOQle

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1244 The Railroad Telegrapher. afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. F. Henderson, S. C. Sherwood, L. D. Weyand, H. A. Long, Committee. Montana Division — Bro. Davis, first Hoppers, is now in W. Va. for a ninety-day visit with his son and other relatives. Bro. Shuping on first, Parmeter on second, and Mrs. Mueller on third during his absence. Bro. Smith, third Muir, East on short vacation, will probably purchase some land at the sales in Minnesota; relieved by Bro. Snyder, of the B. & O. Bro. Odegard, first Bozeman, who went with him to look at some land, relieved by Mr. McDowell, of the "Soo” line. Bro. Ward, second Bozeman, has gone to the Dakota. Wc are sorry to lose him. Mr. and Mrs. Atwood are living in Bozeman since his return from Missouri. Sister Turk, second Chestnut, is on vacation visiting Spokane and other places, relieved by Mr. McLaughlin, a new man. Bro. J. E. Orman bid in- third Trident, and is learning to handle cement. Bro. Tracy, second Toston, is now on his claim in Wyoming. Bro. Schumm, who relieved him, was later sent to Edgar pit, relieved by Mr. Barnard, of Milwaukee line, who later went back to the Milwaukee, relieved by Bro. Holmes. Bro. McDowell did some good work in both ball games between Townsend and Toston. Scores, first game, at Toston: Townsend, io, Toston, a. Second game, at Townsend: Toston, 3; Townsend, 2. Trident met defeat in third game of scries at Toston, June ist, 9 to 8. Another game for June 29th, at Trident, and another at Townsend, July 4th. Mr. Holker, 'agent Toston, was off for a few days on account of the illness of his daughter, Miss Laura, at Minneapolis, who returned home with him, accompanied by her brother, Booth. No notes from east end, no word from boys in St. Paul. Bro. Wayne, of Fromberg, was called to the old home in New York on account of the very serious illness of his father, whom we are pleased to learn is improving. Bro. G. Hallisey, of Division 4, went to “VS,” relieved on third Logan by Bro. E. W. Labertew, of the D. &' R. G., who was our first local chair- man after the strike of 1905. It is now Bro. Garry at “VS.” Bro. Haines, first Logan, in Butte a few days, was relieved by Mr. Davidson. Bro. Tietz, third Homestake, after several days in the hospital at Missoula, took a sixty-day trip in the Eastern States, relieved by Mr. Busch, a new man, who later relieved Mr. Riddell, third "MW,” a few days. Bro. and Sister Perkins took in Spokane, Los Angeles, on their sixty-day trip East; were also on Catalina Island, m company with our chief, Mr. Weston, Dispatchers Kane and Whitaker, and Lineman Anderson, of Livingston. We hope they all come back to the best State in the Union — Montana. H. B. Arnold. Div. Cor. Fargo Division — Bro. Stirrat, who is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Lee, will probably bring something home on his arm. Bro. Bobby Brink, on vacation in old Vermont, relieved by I7. J. Ryan, may also come back coupled. Bro. Newbaker, relieved Mr. Bailey, on vacation. Mr. Omera and family and Mr. Cleveland and family have returned from their vacations. O. A. Wold is our new dispatcher on second trick Main Line. We must all do our best for him. Donahue, whom he relieved, was a fine fellow and has our best wishes for success in landing another job. Bro. J. C. Monson, on vacation, relieved by Mrs. Monson, who later let a window fall on her arm and broke it. Mr. Sutton, also on vacation, relieved by Mr. Klefsus. Bro. Shorty Taylor has been on the crippled list for a few weeks on account of a sprained ankle. Bro. Begley is looking over the fishing prospects out West, and Bro. Urdahl has gone to “SA” third, one trick being pulled off at “BF.” Local Chairman Michaelson, of Mapleton, went to St. Paul to the committee meeting. We hope he got a top seat and saw all the performance, so he can tell us all about the show. He was re- lieved by Mr. Baird, of Wheatland. Bro. Dauphinais is on vacation, the first time in four years. Mr. Lee is relieving him. Bro. Meldahl sprained his right limb throwing the switches at “AN,” and is still on crutches. Mrs. Monson, second trick “BA,” received a broken arm during the past week by letting a window fall on it. We hope for her speedy re- covery. Bro. Myer, second Valley City, has an acre farm there which he spaded all up himself. That little fellow is a worker. Mr. Cleveland has returned to first Sanborn. Night Chief Creeper has gone to his farm in Vermont, where he is constructing an aeroplane. He will probably fly home to “DH” in it any time, lie was relieved by Werner, first trick dispatcher. Work trains down on the F. & S. W. are keeping the boys busy, but they are good company. It is now Bro. F. S. Finella, and we are all glad we can give him the hearty shake. Now, boys, all stand by the good old O. R. T. that got you $17.50 raise per month in the last throe years. That's $110.00 a year more than you were getting. Don’t let the nons take the raise and get it into their heads that the Order is no good. Let’s get down to business, and get them all in line, for there is going to be some doings in the near future, and remember, “No card, no favors.” Cert. 1225. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1245 Minnesota Division— There were six new night offices bulletined on the installation of the new N. P. Limited. They are: Drayton, as yet unfilled; Grafton, drawn by Mr. English, helper from Fertile; Forest River, by Mr. Olson, helper at Battle Lake; Crookston, by Mr. Hanson, helper, Fergus Falls. Fertile was drawn by Mr. Johnson, son of the agent there, but being unable to handle it, w'as relieved by Mr. Smythe, from Hawley. Twin Valley was bid in by H. C. Jorgenson, from 1 )etroit. Mr. Chapman, off several months, went to Grand Forks, Mr. Slavick taking the cashier job there. Bro. Paul Lund, relieved by Mr. Reese from “The Soo,” is relieving Bro. N. O. Ash while at St. Paul on the committee. I wish to thank Bro. Gallagher for the notes from the Red River branch and wish that some one on the F. & S. VV. would send in a few. Now, boys, we w>ant to make our division solid. If there are any nons now working at your station, ask them to come in. Cert. 1080. Houston & Texas Central R. R. East & West Lines, South End — Mr. Shields, agent Courtney, bid in Garrett agency, relieved by Bro. Robbins pending bul- letin. Bro. G. W. Weygand, second Chancy Junction, while off owing to sickness, relieved by Bro. Simpson, from the Santa Fe. Bro. M. D. Fleetwood, on “HQ” Houston, second, vice Hovey, dispatching on H. E. & W. T., also relieved Bro. Murphy, first Heame, a few days. Bro. McCain, at Fairbanks, off a few days sick. Bro. Simpson was off a few days attending court at Oakdale, La., later resigned. It’s now Bro. McCurdy on third and Bro. Richler on second Hempstead. Bro. Mathews, second Navasota, recently oper- ated on for appendicitis, we are glad to hear, is hack at the key again. Bro. W. G. Neely, at College station a few days helping Bro. Davis during the rush. Bro. Weygand worked four days and is now sick in bed again. North End — Chief Dispatcher Mann, at Ennis, promoted to assistant superintendent there, vice J. F. Segure, transferred to Louisiana Division. Night Chief Slaggle, promoted to day chief, relieved by Bro. John Rawlins. Assistant Superintendent llall had to do the telegraphing at Nelleva Junction recently on ac- count of the scarcity of men. Don’t forget to sec that all the new men have cards. If not, see that they get one. Remember the motto, “No cards, no favors.” Stick to that, it will make , us solid. When a man asks for a job, see that he has a card before getting him a job. We have no time to waste on nons. The boys are all enthusiastic over our monthly meetings, which will start soon. Work hard and everybody send in your dues as early as possible for July to January, inclusive, and make the division solid. We are all looking forward to that new schedule we hope to get before long. Bro. C. C. Thayer, Cypress nights, and his brother, Cliff, an old-timer from Cleveland, Ohio, visited Bro. A. W. Lay recently. Our new brother, J. E. Pitzer, is relieving Agent Courtney, off sick. His cousin, Bro. Lee Pitzer, from the T. & P., is now at Waller, vice Mr. Hall, relieved for sleeping on duty. Boys, it pays to hold a card. We do not pay for contracts and expenses of handling grievances for nons who refuse to help us. Cert. 221. Southern Ry. Members Knoxx'ille Division — The following brothers are members of the local board of adjustment, approved by the general chairman: D. T. Haney, Barnard, N. C., with jurisdiction Morristown to Asheville; H. G. Barkley, Hodges, Tenn., Morristown, Tenn., to Knoxville; C. S. Foshee, Johnson City, Tenn., Bristol to Morristown, Tenn.; J. K. Lewis, Oolte- wah Junction, Tenn.. secretary. It is hoped that each of you will co-operate with these brothers to keep the division in good shape. Any matters you may have to handle will receive their careful consideration, and with their recommendation will be forwarded to me for handling. W. H. Cord, L. C. Knoxville Division Notes — A man who continues to take the increases secured for him through the efforts of the O. R. T. and paid for by the members on the road, and takes his fifteen days’ vacation doing nothing to help further the cause and paying nothing out, should not be treated as good ’as a brother — but it is being done right here. You will agree with me that this has been done long enough, and “No card, no favors” should be the slogan. We hope that at the next "show down” the committee will be able to do what it wished to do before — cut out any raise or benefit for the man who does not help pay the bill. Then the nons will rush to get their applications signed up and realize what it means by being excluded from receiving benefits from the O. R. T. It is time to show such men that there is nothing doing in the way of favors unless they carry the goods, and wc should not forget the motto, as some of the brothers did when scveial men at Greenville were recently on vacation. 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1246 The Railroad Telegrapher. telegraphers should be discontinued. There is a bulletin out to the effect that telegraphers and agents must not allow outsiders to take orders over the phone, but it is still being done at a certain point where train orders are received and repeated frequently on the telephone by one who is not a regularly assigned telegrapher, and it t.t doubtful if even he knows the “Morse” alpha- bet. The agent there is a member of the Order, and it may get him into serious trouble. Bro. Weeks is slowly improving after two months’ illness, Bro. McConky relieving. The total amount realized from the call for Bro. Weeks’ relief was $34.25, which has been turned over to him. The following contributed to the fund: J. R. Lewis, J. L. Burns, I). W. Duncan, J- V. McConkey, D. D. Goan, J. W. Whitehurst, Maude Alvis, J. O. Bradford, L. C. Berlin, I). R. Driskell, D. L. Peoples, M. J. Meador, C. J. Campbell, J. M. Hix, E. W. Miller, Trainmaster Wooten, O. S. Bradford, 1). W. Gardner, W. A. Lewis, A. W. Ploeger, F. Witt, J. O. Bishop, F. L. Howard, R. R. Rudder, J. T. Whitaker, F. P. Jones, Mr. Parks, F. G. Rcdwine, R. C. Craig, J. R. Goodwin, J. H. Peoples, W. T. Huntsman, C. B. Thomas, Supt. Moore, J. T. Barnhill, K. T. Peoples, J. G. Huffaker, J. S. Lewis. Wm. Cutshaw, I). D. Robinson, II. L. Larcw, J. V\\ Miller, G. C. Baker, R. O. Burns, H. C. Womack, J. A. Addleburg, C. F. Rymer. C. C. Rymer, T. R. Bowers, C. A. Cash, W. P. Campbell, J. H. Reams, F R. Allison, P. G. Fitzgerald, J. F. Rcss, Mr. Farris, H. R. Dunlap, and W. H. Cord. Bro. Wattcnbargcr, Reagan second, has been off several weeks with a very bad hand, relieved by Bro. Longbottom. The old “Morse” seems to he the most reliable, as the ‘hello system” has been used veiy little for several months. Bro. Shell, of Coile, is visiting relatives, re- lieved by Bro. Rymer. Bro. Weeks is slowly improving after two months’ illness, Bro. McConky relieving. Bro. Tip Bowers was off several days visiting friends at Riseville, Tenn. Bros. Cord and Burns visited New York before returning from the Baltimore convention. Bros. Addleburg and Jarncgin have returned from an enjoyable fifteen days’ vacation. We congratulate Bro. Rcdwine of “VM” tower on the completion of his law course. Bro. Edwards, of Watauga, was off recently attending the funeral of his father at Charleston, lie has our sympathy in his sad bereavement. We are glad to learn that Bio. W. A. Lewis, second Ooltewah, is improving, after several moulds’ illness, and will soon he ba k with us again. Bro. Bowser, third Charleston, was visited recently by a number of his friends, including sc\ erul ladies. All enjoyed a ple.isant evening and a good supper at the Barrett House. We are glad that Bro. Kirby, who has been ill for sonic months, is back again. Hr has had a pretty hard time. Bros. Burns, of Sanford, and Bowers, of Charleston, attended the reunion at Chattanooga. It is now Bro. Hundley again on first White Pine. ‘‘No card, no favors,” and purchase goods with the union label are two things of great importance. Try it for one year. Drv. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. , Whereas. It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the beloved father of Brother B. N. Edwards, and while we how in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, who shapes our destiny and rules the world, be it Resolved, By the members of the Knoxville Division No. 59 of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, that we hereby tender our heartfelt and deepest sympathy in the great loss sustained, and, be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, a copy sent to Bro. B. N. Edwards, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. W. H. Cord, T. R. Bowers. J. A. Aopelpurg, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. W. H. Cord. Local Chairman. Dear Sir and Bro.: I wish to thank you per- sonally, and through you the brothers and others of the Knoxville Division for the financial assist- ance given me during my illness. The kindness is much appreciated. I wish I could thank every- one personally for what they did in this case when a brother was “down and out.” Your efforts in my behalf are appreciated, and I thank you. With best wishes, Charleston, Tenn. J. T. Weeks. Knoxville Division, Morristown to Knoxville — Local Chairman Bro. Cord has appointed me assistant local chairman, Morristown to Knox- ville, and I will handle it to the best of my ability. Brothers and nons, I need your assistance in making this territory solid O. R. T., and the way to do that, Mr. Non, is to let the writer have your application. Write me what excuse you have, if any, for not joining the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Brothers, if you have any grievances that you are unable to get satisfactorily adjusted, please mail the same to me and I will handle it promptly. Boys, hold trains the required time before giving any of them a card. Bro. Giffen, third New Market was let out owing to the recent accident near Jefferson City, relieved by A. L. Cobb. Sister Nell Ryan, third Caswell, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Neal, and Bro. J. E. McCubbins, first Hodges, on fifteen days vacation, by Bro. G. C. Long. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1247 Bro. Allen, first Keister, off on account of sickness, we are glad to hear is recovering. He was relieved by Telegrapher Bible. Bro. Will Ed Jones, first Morristown, has been promoted to extra dispatcher, relieved by Telegrapher Remine. We are glad to sec him climbing and wish him success. I would like to see a write-up in our journal each month covering this end. If you know of any changes or any news of interest, I would appreciate it if you will mail the same to me or call me over the wire and tell me about what’s going on. Let us keep one another posted in regard to all movements. H. G. Burkley, A. L. C. Knoxville Division, Between Morristown and Asheville — • Bro. Hawkins, second Bridgeport, on vacation, . was relieved by F. U. Misner. Bro. L. L. Galt, second Delrio, off a few days was relieved by Bro. G. C. Long, who later re- lieved Bro. Swain on third Delrio. Bro. Ed Williams, third Witt, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. D. O. Purkcy. Bro. Swain and Williams spent several days at Charleston, S. C. Bro. J. C. Rector is back on third Rollins after sixty days’ leave on account of bad health. Miss Bessie Ross, recently married, was re- lieved at Yalu by Bro. J. H. Masingill. Bro. W. K. Colfee, first Rankin, off a few days with his wife, was relieved by Bro. D. O. Purkey, and attended old soldiers’ reunion at Chattanooga. Bro. W. V. Colfee bid in third Bridgeport, re- lieved on* second Rankin by C. K. Colfee. Bro. Haney, first Barnard, was off a few days recently, also Bro. Rodgers, third Paint Rock. The latter and Bro. Owenby were recent New- port visitors, also Bro. J. Earl Hensley. We are glad to learn that the little son of Bro. F. A. Colfee, Delrio, is improving. Brothers, let’s see that the students are cut out at Bridgeport and Sandy Bottom; line up the extra men and make our end of the division solid O. R. T. Cert. 566. Murphy Division — On April 23rd the Angel of Death called to 1 is reward our brother, Walter I>. Mallonce, death being due to a leakage of the heart. He had been sick for several months, during which he was a patient sufferer, a model husband and father. For a long time lie was a salesman in D. A. Howell’s store and was with the Western Union before coming to the Southern Railway Company, lie had just bought him a home, and was devoted to his wife and child. He is also survived by his father and mother, Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Mallonec, and three brothers, and a married sister, all of whom were present at the funeral, except the latter. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Masons and of the Methodist church, where the funeral was held, the pastor, Mr. Moores, officiating, the Masons taking charge after the services in the church. His remains were laid to rest in Green Hill cemetery. I take this means of thanking the brothers who assisted in buying the beautiful floral wreath. Bro. Dowling, agent Waynesville, has resigned, relieved By our loyal brother T. G. (Glen) Miller, relieved by an imported man. While unloading a carboy of sulphuric acid recently that was not corked properly, the porter dropped his side and pulled it over on top of Bro. Miller, spilling the acid on him and inflicting very painful burns. Bro. Simpson, of Andrews, was relieved by Mr. Morgan, from the main line. Let's g_*t together, brothers, and line up these new men. If the men will send the local chairmen the dots he will be glad to write them up. Solid organization is what wins. Get solid. Lanky Bob. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward our brother, Walter B. Mallonee, of Waynesville, N. C\; in manifestation of out grid and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Murphy Division, Southern Railway System, Division 59, Order of Railroad Telegrapher*, extend to the sorrowing wife and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad be- reavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. R. B. Gibson, . A. G. Miller, J E. Whiseniiunt, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Waynesville, N. C., May 16, 1913. Mr. R. B. Gibson, Murphy, N. C. I desire to thank you and the members of the O. R. T. for your kindness during the sickness ami death of my husband and for the beaut: tul flowers sent for his funeral. Very truly yours,. Mrs. Walter B. Malionee. Chattanooga Division — We feel that many of the regulars aie not giving the "extra” nun what is due them. The company agreed to give tiic nun fifteen days vacation with pay. The division made preparations by hiring a number of extra men to relieve the men on vacation, but instead of taking the vaca- tion and giving the extra men the wo:k, they are taking the money and as a result the extra nun, many of them, art not making their board. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1248 The Railroad Telegrapher. Is this right, brothers? A majority of our extra men have up-to-date cards and they are in need of the work. I am sure that the regulars have never looked at the matter in this light, but it is cold facts, nevertheless, that the extra men are not getting a square deal, and it is hoped that the men will think over this. Furthermore, the committee asked for this fifteen days’ vacation because the men had to work every day and Sunday in the year and needed a rest, and I, for one, agree that this is true, but the men seem to like the money, and hence it hurts your committee just that much. Those men who accept the money in lieu of the vacation not only does the extra men a wrong, but handicaps their committee and in turn themselves as well, because such work may some day cause all to lose the vacation, and it is then that they will think of the good thing they have lost and how it came about. Isn’t it worth a thought? • Extra Operator, Cert. 2776. l^inst on- Salem Division — Bro. Perry, of Bear Creek, has resigned, re- lieved by Bro. Campbell. Bro. Moon bid in tne Pinnacle agency and moved his family there. Bro. Free got Franklinville agency, relieved at Cedar Falls by Bro. Julian. Sister N. F. Spoon bid in Ore Hill agency, re- lieved at Woodleaf agency by Bro. Stuart, and he at Cooleemee Mills by J. J. Jaco, from the M. & O., who has moved his family there. Sister Maud White, agent Cumnock, recently married, was relieved by Bro. Adcock, whose home is at Cumnock. The brothers all congratu- late the lucky man and wish Sister Sours a long and happy life. Bro. Campbell relieved agent Rural Hall a few days while he attended court. Bro. Stuart relieved Sister Simpson at Pilot Mountain while she attended the Baltimore con- vention. I am indebted to Bro. Butncr of "MA" for notes this month, for which he has my thanks. Let me have them again, Bro. “B.” W. E. Jones, L. C. Asheville Division, A. & S.- The “ham factory” is flourishing again. There is no money in it or we would have several J. P. Morgans in our midst. There is no honor in it, or sonic of the professors (?) would have enough gold medals to weigh down an elephant. The notoriety you are getting is not a good advertise- ment. You who are carrying a card, get your contracts and read article 17. If you then insi-t on the “factory,” Bro. Alexander will convince you that you are wrong. You have had warning enough. As long as you don’t live up to the rules > >u are not as good as a non. There are enough good extra men to run this division without adding “fresh hams.” The regular men are lined up in fairly good shape, with promises of a number of others, in- including Mr. Walden, assigned Sigsbee days, temporary, and Mr. Haney, Balfour days. Bro. Hall, second Saluda, is on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Murr, third Melrose, and he by Mr. Wise. Mr. Heatherley, first Salu-.la, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Payne. Bro. Gilliam, second Tryon, transferred to second Flat Rock. Bro. Slagle on former pending bid. Bro. Burgin, second Melrose, off a few days, was relieved by R. V. Puett. Bro. Weldon, third Biltinore, while off sick was relieved by Bro. Sigmon, since returned to the N. P. Third Buena Vista was cut off, Bro. Dan Pace going to third Landrum. Out of the nine new jobs only five were put on, causing some of the boys who expected regular work this summer to remain on the extra list. Hand them some more “No card, no favors.” Cert. 1793. Charleston Division, South End — Bro. T. H. Hughes, agent-operator Richland, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. H. L. Coe, second Decrcourt, and he by Bro. F. A. Sherriff. Bro. J. Traber, third Norcross, while off sick, relieved by R. W. Callahan. Bro. J. F. McBrayer, third Mt. Airy, off a few days visiting in Ala., relieved by Bro. C. C. Harris. Bro. J. H. Reed, agent-operator Flowery Ranch, off a few days attending court for “WU” in Gainesville, relieved by R. W. Callahan. Bro. L. C. Rhodes, first Oakwood, taking fifteen days, relieved by Bro. R. E. Melvin, of second, and he by Bro. J. G. Blair. Bro. J. N. Sims, first Central, off a few days, relieved by R. L. Pearson. Bro. Claude Berry, second Gainesville, off few days, relieved by Bro. R. L. Johnston. Bro. E. Shelton, off ten days visiting relatives in Richmond, Va., relieved by R. W. Callahan. Bro. W. M. Curcton, assigned third Gaines- ville, and Bro. H. L. Coe cut off third Deercourt. secured second at that point. Bro. E. H. Brown, third Central, off a few days attending the grand lodge of K. of P. at Aiken, S. C., relieved by B. T. Littleton (new man). Bro. T. B. Higgins, first Easley, while off farm- ing, relieved by R. Boggs. Bro. H. G. Herron, first Gainesville, on vafca- tion, relieved by O. Bass. A. W. Watson former chief dispatcher, is at Highlands, N. C., under treatment, and seems to be improving. We all hope he will be entirely cured. Bro. V. M. I vie, second Alto, on vacation was relieved by Bro. A. D. Ivie, of third, and he by R. K. Pierce. Bro. P. J. Garvey, third Greenville, while off sick, relieved by Bro. P. J. Lyles, third Fallis, and he by R. Boggs, later relieved by R. L. Pearson, when he relieved Bro. A. E. Rice, first Cross Keys, fifteen days. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad- Telegrapher. 1249 Bro. H. B. Gilbert, agent Westminster, while attending the old soldiers’ reunion at Chattanooga, relieved by R. L. Pearson. Bro. G. Walters, second trick Madison, on vacation, was relieved by C. E. Perrine. Bro. A. E. Stewart, ticket clerk-operator Athens, days, while off getting married was relieved by Bro. R. L. Johnston. Bro. T. C. Poole, third Cornelia, off a few days, relieved by R. E. Pierce. Bro. M. C. Rhodes, agent-operator Norris, off two days, was relieved by B. T. Littleton (new man). Bro. D. Taylor, first Buford, on vacation, re- lieved by R. W. Callahan. Bro. R. P. Rudisell, second Cross Keys, off a few days, relieved by Bro. F. A. Sherriff. \ Bro. A. E. Rice, on vacation, relieved by R. Boggs, who later relieved Bro. Sherriff, re- lieving H. Q. Boggs, first trick Lula, on vacation. Bro. R. E. Melvin, second Oakwood, on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. J. G. Blair. Bro. H. L. Watkins, third Liberty, off a few days sick recently, relieved by C. E. P.errine. We have decided to have a meeting on second Sunday in July at Cornelia, to see if the boys from the south care to attend. Bro. V. M. Quin, on vacation, visited several large cities in the West, including Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Denver, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth and Little Rock, also different cities in old Mexico. B. W. Grant. Atlanta Division , North End — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God and Ruler of the uni- verse has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our worthy brother, C. P. Autry, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and Whereas, We realize that Southern Railway System, Division No. 59, lost a true friend and a faithful member; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved ones our heartfelt and sincere sympathy in this their darkest hour of life, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved ones, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, in memory of our deceased brother, who was at all times loyal to the Order. Roland R. Jones, Walter E. Dellinger, J. L. Thomas, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness has deemed it best to call to His heavenly home the beloved mother of our Bro. 11. D. Morgan, and Whereas, We realize that our brother has been called upon to face the darkest hours of his life in this great sorrow, the sorrow that comes to us all and the sorrow that comes but once in life, in all its bitterness, therefore, be it Resolved, That we embrace this, the first, op- portunity of publicly expressing to our bereaved brother and family the heartfelt sympathy of each b 1 ')»•* er individually, and the confidence ot the membership of the Southern Railway System, Division 59, and in so doing, be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to our bereaved brother and family, also a copy be spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for pub- lication- Roland R. Jones, Walter E. Dellinger, v J. L.’ Thomas, Committee. li'ashington Division — There seems to be a lack of interest as to whether or not we have a write-up from this division. Brothers, notes would be greatly ap- preciated. Bro. Burgess has resumed duty since returning from the convention at Balitmore. R. F. Abbott bid in Nokesville agency; Bro. T. M. bid in third there, and Bro. J. W. Teates bid in third Buena, vice Bro. Weaver. Bro. H. D. Wright, second Monroe, was re- cently married. Congratulations. Brandy Station, made a three trick job some time ago, has been put back to two, nine hours each. Extra men are kept busy, as a good many boys are taking vacations. Weyburn and Elma, second, and Coolwell, third and second, are on the bulletin. Div. Cor. Danville & Western Ry. CARD OF THANKS. Through the journal I want to thank the Dan- ville division boys for their kindnesses to me, and for the beautiful “O. R. T.” wreath given at my wife’s death. I also thank Dispatcher Jackson for the lovely flowers he sent. J. W. Bodenhbimer. Stokesland, Va., June 15, 1913. Queen & Crescent Route (North). Morganville, Ga., a new agency, was opened on May 7th, with E. H. Johnson as agent pend- ing bulletin. Quite a number of extra passenger trains were run during the reunion at Chattanooga. Among the brothers who visited the reunion were: J. C. Herrin, B. E. Driskill and S. L. Wamble. Our general chairman was over our line re- cently, and cleaned up nearly all the nons. Keep after the new men, boys, and don’t take any excuses. Give them a few days to see what a great benefit it is to carry a card, but don’t wait too long. Bro. 11. D. Miller was on third “HD” a few days. Bro. W. D. Moore has been checked in as agent there. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1250 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. S. L. Wamble bid in third “All," and moved his family there. Most of the offices on our division are now solid O. R. T. Boys, vour correspondent can not get all the changes and happenings without your assistance, l’lease let him have your notes by the 20th and give him a show for a nice write-up each month. Bro. Fryer, while attending court at Tusca- loosa, was relieved by Bro. D. L. Johnson, of Coaling. Bro. G. C. Hawkins spent several days recently with relatives in Tennessee. Don’t fail to send the local chairman copies ot your bids, or he can’t keep tab and see that you get justice. With best regards, and wishing that all may have a pleasant vacation this summer. Yours fraternally, Cert. 432- Queen & Crescent Route (South). Xt'iv Orleans and S ortlieastcrn K. K . - So many changes have taken place recently that I have not been able to keep up with all of them, as I have no news items from anyone. Bro. J. M. Dearman, agent Orvisburg, resigned, iclicved by Bro. X. O. Bruner, second Enterprise, on bid, relieved by Mr. Thornton, a new man. Mr. Gabriel, of Lumberton, has been dismissed. Bro. Jeinison, manager "JC” shops, resigned, relieved on bid by Bro. T. D. Walsh, and he on split trick by Bro. P. Green, of third there. Bro. E. M. Bilbo, of Meridian freight office, get- ting his old trick at Shops back again on bid, leaving third Shops vacant. W. J. Dyess, third Ellisville, let No. 52 by without delivering a “31” recently, but had the train stopped by using the telephone and no dam- age was done. Consigned to the “tin can brigade.” Bro. J. B. Dyess, general offices, discharged for delaying a message from the Vice-President forty- eight seconds during wire trouble, secured a good position with the M. & O. “Can’t keep a good man down.” Bro. M. V. Hickman was relieved at Heidel- berg by Relief Agent Bro. Will Horne, while at the Baltimore convention as our delegate. Bro. Hickman reports it as very successful, and the largest attendance of any convention yet. You arc urged to carefully read the reports of all the Grand officers, and sec the wonderful advance- ment our organization has made in the last two years, showing better working conditions and pay, the demands of the telegraphers having been met in mu't instances with nice increases. The re- port of our Grand Secretary and Treasurer is most gratifying, and shows the Order to be in the most prosperous condition in its history. The only thing to mar the pleasure of the con- vention was the rece" t of the telegram announc- ing the death of Bro. A. D. Tluuston, the founder and organizer of our grand organization. Long may we love and reverence him, for the hardships he endured while fighting for our cause, and try that much harder to unionize all the railroad telegraphers of America. Bro. Thurston had journeyed from St. Louis to Baltimore to be present at the convention, but was stricken soon after his arrival and had to be taken back home, being unable to attend any of the sessions, which was one of his greatest pleasures at former con- ventions. Bro. Will Horne relieved Agent B. A. Cragin. of Nicholson, for his annual fifteen days’ vaca- tion. Another case where a man is taking the money and not helping to pay the freight. He got a vacation free before the O. K. T. com- mittee secured this and numerous other things he is getting, including over $100.00 annually se cured by the committee that he was not getting three y#ars ago. Bro. Horne later relieved Bro. Geo. Donald, of McNeil, on his annual vacation of fifteen days. Bro. Horne will have all his time taken up until September relieving the men ot the system on vacations. Bro. A. C. Woodham, of Rich burg, has gone to Ellisville as chief clerk to the agent there. Bro. Spence, of “WS” New Orleans, relieved Mr. McCrary while working as extra dispatcher. We would like to see H. D. Evans and a few others at Poplarville make gooa their long-stand ing promise to pay up next month, as it has been “next month” with some of them for about a year now. Bro. J. S. Dyess, of Pachuta, for failing re- cently to change his board for No. 5, has been denied his fifteen days’ vacation. Brothers, you can not be too careful in the handling of train orders. Some have been called on recently to copy orders for trains after they have been cleared, and have been obliged to walk a long ways to get the train, and we trust you will take due warning and not let it occur any more. Keep your position in the clear regardless of the seem- ing delay that it might cause for the mistake for some one else. If you lose a position and several years of age in service for a cause for which you are not wholly to blame, it will be hard to regain this elsewhere. You should awake to the fact that your labor is dirt cheap on any of these jobs at $100.00 a month, and it is up to us to improve our conditions. Go after the nons and help get to the 100 per cent mark. Div. Cor. Chicago & North Western Ry. Minnesota Division — • The meeting at Mankato, June 7th, was quite well attended. Bro. E. J. Thomas presided and explained the doings of the meeting of the general committee in Chicago, also the proceedings at the convention. Several other matters came up for action, and altogether we had a very good meet- ing, which was thoroughly enjoyed. We were for- tunate to have with us Bro. D. O. Tenney, ot the Omaha line, and there is always something going on while lie is around. t Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1251 It was voted, subject to the appioval of General Chatman Troy, to create the office of assistant local chairman on this division, with Bro. D. J. Mahoney as the incumbent. What we want, boys, is for every member on the division to get to fwork. Pay your own local and semi-annual dufs promptly, then see that your next neighbor does the same, and if you know of any nons in your vicinity, advise the local chair- man or his assistant. By the co-operation of every man on the division it will be only a short time until things will be moving along their proper channel. It is a duty you owe yourself and your neighbor to see that he gets in line with you. If you have a grievance, l.e sure it is a worthy one that you can stand back of, then hand it in. Let us just give this new plan a trial. Try this for six months and see what we will accomplish. Boost, and keep boosting. Recent assignments: Agent and telegrapher Revere, Minn., G. P. Skeels; Byron, Bro. A. L. Taylor. On bulletin: Telegraphers — First, Janesville; second, Engle Lake and Marshall; thiid, St. Peter Junction and St. Charles. I want to thank the three boys who responded to nvy appeals for help in getting up this write-up, out of the thirty-five requests sent out. It sounds good to hear Bro. G. W. Cotton once more. He is now on first Springfield, much im- proved since returning from the East. L. B. Curran, from Springfield, goes to “SJ” Chicago. B. H. Nixon, dispatching at Eau Claire, Wis., for the Omaha recently visited different points on this division, where he formerly worked as a telegrapher. Telegraphers are scarce here. One trick at Mankato Junction, also one at Byron being closed on this account. From th^ present outlook there will be a bumper crop to be moved from South Dakota and Minne- sota this winter. Bro. J. T. Zeeches, “FE” Winona, was recently married. We were unable to learn the lady’s name, but nevertheless, extend heartiest congratu- lations. Bro. W. F. Segur, second St. Peter Junction, laid up several days owing to van injured knee, received while handling the levers in the tower, was relieved by Telegrapher Sullivan, from the W. U., Chicago. W. F. Swanson, agent Judson, relieved on vaca- tion by E. W. Johnson. The family of Bro. A. McDonald, second Waseca, have been under quarantine for diphtheria, but Tony was fortunate enough to escape and stick to his work. The gravel trains went on July ist. Let us give the division officials the best possible service, they will appreciate it and reciprocate when the opportunity arises. Conductor E.' D. Williams, in ill-health for the past year, died at his home, June 6th, at Waseca, making only one stop after being promoted. Bro. H. F. Jankc, who relieved G. P. Skeels, first Janesville, on vacation, was relieved by C. H. Watson, and he by Bro. Van Dawarka, from Watertown, who also relieved Bro. Hagerman, agent at Evan, while on a trip through the South recently. F. 1*. Starr, agent New Ulm, W. H. Liebe. agent Owatonna, J. G. Perry, traveling agent, and W. E. R. Neeck, traveling auditor, were among those who tried their luck with the finny tribe on Clear Lake at Waseca. Mr. Meyers, a new man, is on Eagle Lake second pending bids. Some brother close to him sec that he has the necessary. It is now Bro. Fred Myers at Kasson since Bro. Sorenson went to Winona extra. While off on leave and taking in the O. R. X- meeting at Mankato on June 7th, he was relieved by O. L. Thompson, from Wabasso. Bro. E. E. Turner is agent at Wabasso now vice Telegrapher Lang, who relieved Bro. J. F. Bradish there when he went West to look after his land interests. The latter is now with the C. M. & P. S. in Montana. Redwood Falls seems to be a hard place to keep telegraphers. No less than four have tried out on it during the last few weeks. D. J. M., Acting Div. Cor. Dakota Division — Brothers, you should assist in these write-ups. Only two brothers, Stimson and Klingelhofer, sent me any items, for which I desire to thank them. Every member join in a general campaign for new members. We want a 10 per cent net gain. This is a duty devolving on each one of us. The general committee in session at Chicago, achieved splendid results: $40,000 yearly fcicrcajc in wages, also other important changes in our schedule. With many $2.50 and $5.00 raises on this division and some fell to the nons, so now is the time to ask them to come in. Dispatcher M. \V. Stimson, second south end, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by W. Sut- ton. , Dispatcher at Huron cut down one man, and Bro. R. W. Richardson affected by the cut, is now renewing old acquaintances at Salem, b. D. He, with Bro. W. L. Bohner, #gcnt Salem, and G. W. Bishop, former agent at Monroe, visited ye scribe at Salem Pit. Bro. E. Rolf, first at Salem, was sightseeing in Mitchell recently, and Bro. Bohner made hurried trip to Soo Falls. President W. A. Gardner was on a tour of in- spection over this division recently. Bro. B. lltlwick, third Blencoe, who was taken sick suddenly, is now at Highmore, S. L)., recupci- ating. Agent C raney, Kampeska, S. 1)., has resigned, relieved by Bro. Julian. Bro. LourM-her, agent Hecla, bid in Highmore, relieved by Bro. Howard on bid. Telephones will soon be installed on the south end switch and towers employed on that part of the division. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1252 The Railroad Telegrapher. Kenneth Brenner, formerly day caller, is now on DeSmet second. Bros. Story, of Tyler, and Ford, at Lake Pres- ton, are trying to get relief for their summer vacation. Telegraphers on this division are scarce. Bro. H. A. Stimson, of DeSmet, has returned from the Baltimore convention and a written re- port being' prepared will be mailed to each member if no meeting Can be arranged at which it should be presented. Thanks to Local Chairman Cass for list of mem- bers and news items. This most likely will be the last write-up I will give this division, as I expect to resume work on the Minnesota Division and wish to thank all the brothers for the assistance rendered me while here, and hope some brother will hereafter give this division the write-ups it is entitled to, and that the members will strive to bring its membership up to ioo per cent. R. A. Pfefferlek. Black Hills District — Chauncey Miller, son of the agent at Seward, has been stationed at Douglas, getting next to the wool shipping business. Bro. Stewart has been transferred to the east. Bro. C. H. Coburn, from the K. C. S., is oil second Chadron. Dispatcher Sands relieved Chief Sly on vaca- tion, with A1 Woods on first, while both Sands and Sly were away. Dispatcher McRea is now hooking fish somewhere out in the wilds. E. G. Shamp, while at his old home up in the Wisconsin lake country, was relieved by Bro. Poppenphal, from Gordon. Mr. Dingledine, third Gordon, is on Long Pine second pending bulletin, vice Bro. C. F. McDonald transferred to first Rushville to fight “injuns” and handle the government business to Pine Ridge over the phone. This is one of the best paying telegraph positions on this district. Bro. Hite and he will make a good team. Bro. R. A. Schefielbein, from first Rushville, has purchased an interest into the coal and feed business at Des Moines, Iowa, in a well-estab- lished concern. The bride he recently brought home with him from that city no doubt convinced him that Iowa was a good State to prosper in. We extend our best wishes for both the matri- monial and business venture to Bob and his wife, from all the boys on this district. Bro. Verne Carr went to first Crawford pend- ing bulletin, relieved by Bro. Culbertson, re- lieved at Harrison by W. W. Carson, from Whitewood. Bro. Culbertson also relieved at Oelrichs agency during the transfer there. Bro. E. C. Reed is now on his farm at Oelrichs. The agency there was bid in by Bro. George Pen- koski. C. F. Marohn, formerly agent at I'airburn, re- turned from the C. B. & Q., and went to White- wood, but sprained his back while transferring baggage and had to lay of! a few days, relieved by T. J. Tronsen, from the “Soo” Line. G. A. Doel, at Whitewood three years ago, is reliev- ing Bro. Anderson, at Gordon, on vacation. Some of you fellows on the North Line get after these nons and make that end solid before August ist. W. W. Schmitz bid in Wood Lake second, re- lieved at Cody by W. Witherspoon, who bid ir^ Lusk days, and later returned to Chicago. Bro. F. A. Ctiamberlain uni in Kilgore agency, vice Bro. B. H. Connor to first Crawford. Bro. A. Palling has been assigned to the cash- ier-telegrapher position at Sturgis. There nave been so many changes tuat I have hardly been able to keep up with them, and 1 would appreciate it if the brothers at points where changes are made would advise me of the names of the new men and say whether they arc members of the Ordu or not. If members secure their certificate and division numbers so I can have them transferred, thereby keeping up the percentage of the division as high as pos- sible. In these notes I may have not called some of the new men brother, but the omission is not intentional. We hope none of the brothers will drop their membership on account of the $2.00 per year raise in dues, for if you knew the situation thoroughly, you would be willing to pay a good deal more and feel that you were well pro- tected. Your general committee deliberated con- siderably on this subject, and made the change only after every phase of the matter was thor- oughly gone over with General Chairman Troy and General Secretary and Treasurer Kempkes, who were both present at the Chicago meeting. This will not be much .each year, and we antici- pate that you will next year receive so many more benefits from its expenditure that you will be very much gratified. Give your new com- mittee the support it is entitled to and we feel that you will be well satisfied with its work at the close of another fiscal year. Myself and wife journeyed to the Baltimore convention with about four hundred other teleg- raphers, and sat during all the sessions of the convention. I have been so much benefited by the experience that I feel I can be of more service to the craft in general, and this district in particular, than I have been in the past. The reports of the President and all the Vice-Presi- dents were inspiring, and showed that the or- ganization was on the best foundation that it has ever been. We are over forty thousand strong now and keep forging ahead. Local Chairman Powell, of Custer, S. D., and nyself are planning on holding a joint meet- ing at Crawford in the near future, and when it is called I will expect all the brothers that can possibly do so to attend, when we will go over some matters that are vital to all, which will give • you all a better understanding of them than you now have. Don’t forget in bidding to mail me a copy ot your application for any schedule position on bulletin. Bro. Troy will make a trip out here when we can arrange for two or three meetings on the district, and visit as many of the fellows as Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1253 he can. His time is very closely used with matters -in and around Chicago, so that it is hard for him to get out so far very often. Any of the brothers who will drop me a line any time regarding anything of importance that comes up will be appreciated. Yours fraternally, L. R. Ness, L. C. Madison Division — At our meeting in Labor Hall, at Madison, June 7th, Bro. L. F. Schneider, our delegate, made a report of what took place at the Balti- more convention, and gave us another interesting talk about our new schedule. Although it was not largely attended it was well worth the time spent in coming. The next meeting will probably be an open one, and the Ladies’ Auxiliary will serve refreshments, so do not miss it. Bro. R. D. Wood is visiting in northern Wis- consin. A. E. Tuttle relieving him at tower “Z” first. Mrs. O. S. Butterfield, who has been very sick we are glad to learn, is convalescing. Scotty has just returned from ten days’ vacation. Bro. M. H. Schleck, agent Wonewoc, off sick, was Yelieved by Bro. R. E. Grilley, and he by Ted Thompson, on second. Bro. W. A. Brown, after a trip to New York and other eastern cities with his son, has re- sumed as agent North Freedom, Bro. W. J. Doering, his relief, going back to Elroy second, L. G. Abts relieving Bro. N. A. Brown on third, on vacation. Dispatcher H. D. Schoff spent part of his two weeks’ vacation moving his family from Janes- ville to Baraboo. Jimmy N« iT and Scotty Butter- field are splitting up on t.ie relief work during vacations. Gbo. Schultz, trainmaster’s clerk, has returned from two weeks’ respite. Bro. “Jack” Hibbard is on second Baraboo, and Bro. Stanley Webster the third during vacation season. Paul Herfort, former car clerk “BY” Barabo-', is now in the Baraboo postoffice as substitute. Recent assignments were: Agencies — Montfort, H. J. Ralph; Oxford, W. H. Hansen. Telegra- phers, third trick — Waukesha, E. J. Hart; Fries- land, P. Sellnow ; Wyeville yard. Art. I. Sayles. Second Oxford, M. Hendrickson; first Clyman Jet., P. W. Avery. Bro. F. E. Warner, “B” first, is taking ten days’ rest, and his children came down with the mumps. Bro. Sid Kiltz is relieving him. Bro. W. F. Dcgnan is on a honeymoon trip to Denver. Bro. A. C. Diven relieving him on sec- ond Caledonia, relieved by Bro. A. R. Sorenson, on Afton Curd. Pat Keeffe is dispa* 'hing at Friendship during the vacation perio*. 1 »;e v.pnators have been taken out of the dispatcher's office there, and moved a mile west in the yard. The old «cma- phorc tow’er is now doing duty at this new office. Conductor Beaver, who had splendid luck fish- ing at Edgewater, shared five boxes of his catch with the boys at Baraboo. Ed. Boehm, of the dispatcher’s office, has a new auto. Gail Doering, extra operator and agent, has resigned. H. J. Christoffers has resumed at London agency and now has a telegrapher helper. Bro. C. W. Evans is now on the Peoria line, relieved by Bro. T. J. Luedtke, at Sparta. J. E. Holden and Bro. J. M. Jenks have re- turned from the Peoria line to the Madison Divi- sion. Bro. Yahnke was relieved at Friendship a few nights by E. J. Hart. Bro. Bill Barnhart, agent Oxford, bid in Jef- ferson Jet. second. Bro. J. E. Dolbier has gone to Avalaska, re- lieved at Mt. Horeb by L. Holley, and he at Reedsburg by Bro. A. Vogel, relieved on Evans- ville third by Bro. F. L. Main. Later Bro. Vogel relieved Bro. M. H. Keeffe, second Evansville a few days', owing to the illness of his wife. Mat Biwersi is at Oregon second. Bro. A. C. Matzck, third Beloit, while off on account of sickness in his family, was relieved by W. D. Johnson, who later relieved Bro. Tom Tracy, Evansville first, visiting friends at Elroy and Kendalls. Bro. F. L. Main, third Evansville, was a recent Waukesha visitor. Local Chairman Schneider has returned to Dousman agency, after several months' commit- tee work and attending the grand convention, re- lieved by I. Childs, now on vacation. Dispatcher E. F. Boehm, on vacation, was re- lieved by Charley Hillard, who later relieved Night Chief DeSautelle a few days, with W. F. Holden on third south end. Bro. John Roberts, agent Lodi, on the sick list a few days, was relieved by Bro. W. R. Irwin. Charley McIntosh on second, and A. E. Tuttle, who has just finished his first year in the Wisconsin State University, on third. Bro. Tom Jordan, second Reedsburg, had a siege of asthma recently. Bro. Walter Langen- han, third there, relieved by L. Holley, on account of a sprained wrist, is now Bro. Jordan, owing to illness. Bro. J. B. McKenzie, agent Norwalk, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Ed. Schmidt, agent Summit, recently closed, who was later relieved on account of an injured arm, by Bro. C. M. Crouk, of Montfort, leaving latter open for bids. G. D. Brandt, agent Benton, is on six months’ vacation, relieved by C. L. Cottingham. Bro. H. E. White, agent Ashippun, spent sev- eral days recently at the home of his father, Bro. E. W. While, agent Brooklyn. S. F. Kilts, “B” Baraboo. was off ten days fishing recently around Cameron. Bro. II. E. Collins lias moved his family from Clyman Jet. to Waukesha, and is now working second there. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1254 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. C. Bentley, agent Ablemans, was taken sick recently, and on account of the shortage of men, Bro. J. B. McKenzie, of Norwalk, who was at Milwaukee to consult a specialist, was obliged to relieve him several days. Bro. A. J. Duprey is on his honeymoon, visit- ing his parents at VVauregan, Conn., Bro. Bill Frank relieving him at Bolton second. The brothers extend their congratulations. Later, Bro. Frank relieved Bro. Hibbard. Jefferson Jet. first, relieved by- Bro. J. Seamann, who was relieved on third by J. E. Holden. L. H. Hartwig is on Jefferson Jet. second until Bro. Barnhart takes charge, relieved by Bro. A. C. Divan on Afton third, and he by VV. H. Keane, brother of Bro. J. E. Keane, agent Deerfield, on Deerfield second, Ted Thompson, relieving at North Freedom, relieved by A. Mitchell, resumed as gateman at Waunakee, and relieved Bro. Walter Brown at tower "CS” third, while with the wrecking train at a derailment near Klevenville. Bro. E. D. Wilson has resumed as agent at Merrimac, after his trip to the Pacific coast, re- lieved by Bro. C. A. Hummill, who later relieved Bro. N. J. Ralph, at Cobb, who went to Montfort as agent. Bro. L. F. Schneider and Bro. C. E. L. Hansen attended a very enjoyable open meeting of the Cream City Telegraphers’ Club at Milwaukee, June 1 8th. The Ladies’ Auxiliary furnished the re- freshments. Div. Cor. Ashland Division — The recent meeting at Clintonville was attended by the following o. others: Local Chairman llickok, Wittenbc: g: Bro. James, Whitcomb; Bro. Carniany, Tigerton; Bro. Turno, Split Rock; Bro. Johnson, Wausau; Bro. Let^ienstrom, Pelican; McDonough and Lacy, Clintonville, and H. C. Rasmussen, Antigo. Those expected from the south end on No. 105, who could have gone on No. xo8, failed to arrive. Let’s have a better attendance next time, boys. Bro. Drumm, third Clintonville, bid in second Wausau Jet., relieved by Geo. Ervin, later re- lieved by Mr. Kumbier, and relieved Bro. Leduke on second Marion, who went to State Line, Mich., as agent for the summer. Bro. Kumbier has returned to second Tiger- ton with his better half. Bro. Bigford bid back Eland third, and is now with the night bugs again. Mr. Busse is at Hatley agency pending bul- letin. Bro. Zellmer, agent Elmhurst, is relieving Bio. Serving at Stratford, on vacation. Bro. Zellmer was relieved by Mr. Buckhaus, helper from Decrbrook. Bro. Chas. Ervin, second Antigo yard office, lias resigned, and is now running the street cars in Milwaukee, relieved by Bro. Thompson on bid. Muggins Hawley, Antigo yard, goes to Clinton- ville. Bro. SchilUinan, agent Lac dit Flambeau, while at Eau Claire on a law suit, was relieved by Mr. Matz, and he on second Pelican Jiy Mr. , Piertz, from the C. M. & P. S. Bro. A. F. Gartner bid in third Saxon, leaving third Summit Lake on bulletin, along with the night clip job in the dispatcher’s office. Hatley agency, second Rhinelander, and third Clinton- ville and Pelican. Mr. Busse at Hatley agency pending bids. The ore jobs at Cedar and Kimball are filled, but have been unable to learn the occupants, nor any of the other changes on the north end. Bro. Cunningham, second phoner, Wausau, while off sick tw-o months, was relieved by Mr. Brush, day ticket clerk, Antigo, who later went to Kempster block on account heavy tfain serv- ice from the fisheries Sunday nights. No. iij and two passenger extras handled the fishermen coming down with a full train of Pullman sleep- ers from the lakes and woods. The fish run going on June 15th, will require another man at Eagle River, and possibly at Watersmect. I have been appointed correspondent for this division by Bro. Hickok, and I wish the boys would let Hank, at “XN,” have all the news they hear of not later than the 20th of each month. Cert. 561. Sioux City Division — The Traffic Department Bulletin had an in- teresting article on System and Organization on pages 2 and 3, June edition, worthy of serious study. The hold-over grain rush is on and business is very heavy for this time of the year, the crews nearly all working their limit of fifteen hours. AH crop prospects are enormous when backward conditions in this territory during the spring are taken into consideration. Vacations are in order, with few or no relief men in sight. The dispatchers are taking their usual summer outings, with “Red” Schurtz doing the relief work. Carroll looks lonesome with- out its usual illumination. Mr. Watson, of Danbury, took a short vacation and a w'ife. Bro. Tommy Roach handled station affairs during the trying ordeal. We have just read Bros. Troy and Kempke’s ■reports in which they explain the increase in dues. We hope that the brother will all take the proper view of the matter and remit in the usual manner, leaving us without a delinquent list at the end of the dues period. That is the record of this division for the last period, and we sincerely hope the present one will be the same. To enlarge our “growing business,” we mod capital to accomplish it. Bro. Paul Hudnall is on a trip to the Pacific coast. We hope he will soon return, as we would all hate to lose him. Bro. Noe was pressed into service at Bingville while Mr. Feltus investigated the new currency measure. Report is current that some of the hardshclls, “cut” on the last raise, arc going to take tbeir Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1255 cases to Chicago. Hop to it. We hope you get all that’s coining to you. Mr. Lobdell and Mr. Meehan, at Carnaven, immediately did the right thing when approached. Thank you, boys. Bro. Hays is now agent at Medale. A letter from Bro. Troy informs us that he returned from the convention with about six weeks’ steady work in sight. Bro. Guille was at Kiron while our faithful Mr. Diem visited in Missouri. Hope Art left a few O. R. T. capsules at “KO.” Bro. Williams relieved Kemp as cashier at Wall Lake. Foreign empty cars can be moved on local bill- ing when moving on general orders to any point such as Chicago, for example. When instructions bill to some point for delivery to another line, the green form 66 must be used. We heard quite a lengthy dispute upon this matter recently. T. J. Dolly, No. 6 Sioux City Division, has been installed as agent at Norfolk and South Norfolk, on the eastern division. Former Bro. Elliott Craig, on vacation. Hope M. J. will be fully recuperated and get in the band wagon upon his return. Bro. D. D. Cutler, of Division 53, has been relieving on Noesark second. The service from “UB” office is about the best we have had from there for some time, and is thoroughly appreciated. It “listens” like a real relay office under the capable work of Messrs. Crinklau and Cochlin. The boys have promised to do the right thing, and here’s hoping they keep their word. One of the brothers suggested an O. R. T. dance. All fond of tripping the light fantastic should get together if such is desired. One complaint relative to call for Sunday car reports on the Mondamin line. As we have an agreement that no Sunday reports will be re- quired on account of same being sent Saturday night from that line, it’s up to the men them- selves. How many lines in the country can point to part of a division of any length and show a membership percentage of 100? Come to the Sioux City Division if you want to know how it’s done. The only place where we can get full sized dollars fo# fifty cents is in the Republic of Mexico, and its hard sledding there nowadays. Therefore, let us keep the treasury of Division 76 full of hundred cents dollars by paying our dues promptly. Connie Mack. Colorado Midland Ry. First and Sc. and Districts — Although but very few 110ns on our division, every effort is being made by the members to make Division 81 solid. The gentleman on Basalt third, who toils all day with a certain firm, should certainly be able to procure a.i up-to-date. We hope that Cashier Johnson and Mr. Spang- ler,’ of Colorado City, who have been rejoicing over their raise, will soon join us, as long as the O. R. T. got it for them. Mr. Rubendale and Mr. Webb, Manitou, and Mr. Kirkpatrick, at Divide, should also come in with us without fur- ther delay. Harry Crutchfield did not like the South, and has returned to enjoy our pleasant climate. We hope that he also will get a card this time. N. R. Lively, Newcastle, promises to be with us July pay day. It’s now Bro. C. F. Ellis, cashier at Basalt, and we are all glad to have him with us. Bro. Wehrlc, now in the forestry service, at Thomas- ville, still carries an up-to-date. Bro. S. C. Smith, Newcastle, resigned and left for Ohio, relieved by Bro. C. E. Smith, from the S. P., and he by Harry Crutchfield, vice Bro. C. E. Smith now in the Transportation Depart- ment for Jhe Midland at Colorado Springs. Bro. Cunningham expects to take a trip to his home in Ohio shortly. Bro. Rose, while at Baltimore, was relieved by Mr. Vandefgrift, and he by Bro. Taylor. Mr. Y’andergrift promises to be with us July pay day. Thomasville agency opened June 1st, bid in by Bro. Bruton, second Leadville, relieved by Bro. A. C. Ellis. Green Mountain Falls agency opened June 15th bid in by Bro. G. A. James, third Ark Jet., re- lieved oy Bro. Strumple, of Leauville, relieved by Bro. L. E. Pratt, a new man. Througu the efforts of Bro. Sharp, of Lead- ville, this office has been made solid again by his securing the applications of Bro. Pratt and A. C. Ellis. Bro. Cooke, ivuede, has purchased a ranch there. We wish him success. Bro. Loveland was rather handy washing dishes during the L. A. meeting held at Granite, June 14th, while the ladies Were completing their quilt. He proved to be a valuable house assistant. Bro. Fulton, general chairman of the D. & R. G., is out organizing and expects to send up a committee shortly. The proposed schedule is a corker. Cert. 60. Western Maryland Ry. Owing to the big expense the company is under at present, the officials have asked our commit- tee for several months’ grace to recuj>eiatg. Wc must not get discouraged, but continue to increase the membership. I hope the brothers will assist me and give me the addresses of the nons, so 1 can get my old mill started and tell them what this great Order is doing for them. Also write the nons yourself and tell tlu-in what benefit this Order is to them. If all will do their part we can make a better showing in the future than at present. Mr. Loy recently married G. \V. Abbott’s daughter. Some of the brothers up his way get after Inm and show him that he needs the pro- tection of the Order now, more than ever before. Guy. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1256 The Railroad Telegrapher. Cumberland Division — The company is rushing the extension of sid- ings, and the telephone system will soon be in service for dispatching trains. The new passenger station at Hagerstown is nearing completion, and the boys in the old one will soon be transferred to the new building. Bro. J. Truitt, first Brandon, while on a trip to Philadelphia, Pa., was relieved by Bro. Van Gosen, who also relieved Bro. Haugh, first Clear- spring, while off sick. Bro. Betts, second Cherry Run, was off sev- eral days, Relieved by Mr. Heeps. Bro. Long, third Pearre, while visiting among his home people, was relieved by Bro. VanGosen, who later relieved Bro. Myers, of Oldtown, while on a visit among his relatives. Bro. Munson relieved a non at Grcendale a few nights. Boys, let’s get busy now and make it interesting for the nons. It only costs $10.40 for one solid year. There are only a few more of them left on this division. Let’s show them the way, and there are several others whom we will soon be calling “brother. ’ Mr. Lugar, second Hancock, says he does not believe in organized labor, but believes in more pay. Let’s see that he changes his mind. Mr. Wood, second Brandon, says the Order never did him any good. He is another who must be “shown.” Remember the Golden Rule: “No card, no favors.” Let’s have a line from some of the other brothers, and try to have a write-up in the journal every month. “Happy Hooligan” and “Rounder Bill.” Bangor & Aroostook R. R. Bro. Cutler is now on third North Maine Jet. Bro. McKay on first, and Bro. Battles, erroneously mentioned as “Mr” Battles in a recent write-up, is on second there. Bro. Greene bid in Scarsport agency, and Bro. Hatt, South LaGrange agency, which makes the latter place solid as soon as Bro. Hitchings gets onto his trick in the* tower. Bro. Mooney, of Island Falls, spent several days in Bangor recently. Bro. Robertson, assistant at Sherman, was re- lieved by Miss Jessie Clark while he relieved Bro. Price at Patton, on three weeks’ vacation. Bro. Mahaney, of Davidson, recently off get- ting married, we understand, was relieved by Mr .Mosher. We all extend heartiest congratula- tions. Everybody please remember to pay your dues promptly before August 31st, and keep in good standing, or you will have to start all over again. By keeping paid up you promote the effi- ciency of the Order and make us all the stronger. We are continually growing; about 43,000 of us now in North AmAdea, and more coming every day. Pay up and keep up. Remember the meeting at lluulton during August. Kverybody go. Cert. 52. Illinois Central R. R. Wisconsin Division — The brothers who failed to attend the meeting at Freeport on June 20th certainly missed some- thing. There were about thirty-five members present, the C. G. W., C. & N. W. and C. M. * St. P. being well represented. Bro. Soyster, general chairman, and Bro. Dcr- rickson, general secretary and treasurer of the C. M. & St. P., gave very interesting talks about the convention and conditions on their lines, and Bro. Wells, local chairman of the Minnesota Divi- sion, gave a very good talk, telling of condi- tions on this division. Assistant General Chairman Chance made a vciy fine talk on the new schedule, thoroughly explain- ing the Sunday overtime clause, and also said some very interesting things about the convention. Bro. Beatty, of the C. G. W., spoke in behalf of the boyp on that line, and Bro. Kelly gave a very interesting talk about the convention and also about the Sunday overtime on this division. The meeting adjourned about midnight, all feel- in’g well repaid for coming. Now that the train service has been bettered, we hope to have well attended meetings. Remember the date — third Friday of each month. Bro. Bross bid in Seward agency, relieved at Woodford on bid by Bro. Park, extra. Bro. Schlaff has resumed Minonk after thirty days’ leave. Bro. Edwards, who relieved him, is now relieving Bro. Smith, of Forreston, on his annual vacation. Bro. Byrnas, of C. G. W. Crossing, has re- signed, relieved on bid by Bro. Pelgra, from the C. IL & Q. Bro. Lisle, of Rockford, was compelled to go to the hospital to undergo a second operation. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Kuhlmeicr, relieving Bro. Lisle, has re- signed to accept a fine position with the Emerson Manufacturing Co. at Rockford. Bro. Lacy has been awarded second West Jet. Bro. Cameron, on vacation back to his old home in “Old Kentucky,” was relieved by Bro. Parks. Don’t forget that the dues for the next term are now due. Let us all turn out at the next meeting and make it even better than the last one, which surely was a dandy. Cert. 2522. Wisconsin Division Notes — Bro. Murphy, president of the Pretzel City Club, bas resigned from the service, and is now representing a tobacco company. If you see hin coining, make him “come across with a chaw." We hope the change of vocation will prove profit- able to him. Bro. W. W. Beattie, of the C. G. W., ex-president of the C. T. U. A., presided at the last meeting of the club in the absence of Bro. M u rpliy. Remember, brothers, by paying your next-term dues promptly you save clerical work on the M. B. 1). at St. Louis; save work for General Secretary-Treasurer Shannon and also for your Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1257 local chairman, besides putting at ease many minds. If you can do all this good, why not hasten to do it? There are mighty few nons left on this division, but what they lack in number they more than make up in “moss-backism.” The few remaining are sure thirty-third degree hardshells. They don’t pretend to offer any excuse for not join- ing, refuse to answer letters written them by the brothers, who are more than anxious they should join hands in the work of the organization; in fact, they simply sit back and say: “Let the good work go on,” and reach with grasping hand for their share. Some have enlargement of the head, think they are ^bove the ordinary telegra- pher, and refuse to credit the O. R. T. with securing better conditions and wages. One non had the nerve to say the O. R. T. didn’t secure the fifteen-day annual vacation for him, but never fails to take all the increases secured, and is too weak-backed to put in slips for overtime he actu- ally works. There are two other nons on the division 'besides this one, and next month we will give you their pedigree. Bro. Sherbert has resumed at Amboy, after two weeks’ vacation, spent in Indiana, relieved by “Midget” Ash, since resigned. Bro. Lyons, of Dimmick is rusticating on the farm for his health. We hope him a speedy recov- ery. Bro. Beachely has returned to LaSalle, after a few days’ visit in Kansas City. We are sorry to have to learn that Bro. Suth- erland, who is in Arizona, is not recovering his health as speedily as was hoped for. His posi- tion (agent Kappa) will be held open indefinitely for him, and we hope he will soon be with us again. Bro. Carrithers, of Hudson, off on account of poor health, is being relieved by Bro. Pilger, from the “Q.” Welcome, brother. Bro. Chandler, of Parkway, held the long-dis- tance championship at the last meeting, beating Bro. Kelly by two miles. If Bro. Chandler, who is on- the extreme east end, can come all the way to Freeport to attend meetings, what excuse have the intermediate brothers? We are glad to see so many of the newly-bul- letined positions being awarded to men carrying up-to-date cards. It’s been some time since a non has slipped into a regular position. The following conversation was .heard over the phone: Party calling: “Dispatcher, dispatcher; hello, dispatcher.” Dispatcher: “Hello.” Party calling: * ...is is conductor E ; any- thing for me? I’m stuck here for ” Dispatcher: “Yes, 19 copy 3. Order No. 78, to C. & E.” Party calling: “Wait a minute 'til I get a leaf out of my train book.” Later the order was put out, and the conductor happily went on his way, while the dispatcher lay back in his chair and dreamed of the many ac- commodating conductors. General Manager Foley has ruled that where there is a telegrapher on duty, trainment shall not copy orders. Remember this, brothers; it applies to such places as Seward or Dixon days. Assistant General Chairman Chance had a spare day, so he spent it calling on brothers between Chicago and Freeport, and, incidentally, called upon a non or two. Kell. Cherokee-Omaha Division— Bro. Nance, at Gaza, is on three weeks* vaca- tion, Station Helper G. R. Little, Priraghar, re- lieving. Overtime has been eliminated by the company, followed by instructions from the superintendent: “Bill carload live stock before going off duty on way-bill and seal the car.” This rule applies to several stations that were making fairly good overtime on stock shipments heretofore. Bros. West, Larabee; Hatz, East Sioux Falls, are sporting new motocycles. Remember the slogan, boys: “Always safety first.” Bro. Hill, local chairman, called a meeting at Ft. Dodge for July 27th. He recently returned from the Baltimore convention. The wife of Bro. Williams, at Leeds, who re- cently underwent a successful operation in the hospital at Ft. Dodge, we are pleased to know, is rapidly improving. Bro. King, at Cleghorn, recently purchased a lot and let the contract for a new bungalow. At station where the company do not provide living rooms the agent is, in most cases, forced to move or build for himself. Living accommodations will be built for Bro. Olsen, at Hills, in the park just west of the depot. A box car has been placed there for temporary quarters, as Bro. Olsen was unable to get a house in town. Bro. Francois, Meriden, autoed to Granville, Iowa, recently. Heard one “live wire” asking a non if he should send him a set of application blanks the other day. That is the idea, boys. There will be no nons on the division if we all follow that plan. Remsen talks like a new depot this season; so do a lot of them. There is a hope that Bro. Kearney will stay with it. Bro. O. B. Kelley, first Storm Lake, is reliev- ing Agent Neeley for thirty days. Bro. A. E. Olsen is relieving Bro. Stevens, Alta for two weeks, who has gone to the lakes for big fish. E. S. Smith, an old-timer with the I. C., who has been a teacher in many of the prominent schools over the State of Iowa, and who now is taking a course in dentistry, is relieving his brother, C. H., at Merrill. E. S. returns to work with the I. C. during his vacation, in order to ,keep up with the times. Bro. Francois, at Meriden, recently had the misfortune of running over and killing a small boy at Meriden. It was purely accidental, as Bro. Francois is a very careful driver. You and the parents of the child have our sympathy, Ed. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1258 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ex-Bro. Engle now operating a dairy farm and chicken ranch near Manson, says it's too confining and wants to try something else, so we would not be surprised to see Pete back with the I. C. again. Notes have been coming in very good from the Cherokee Division, but none from the Omaha. We ask the Omaha Division brothers to send notes each month to the division correspondent, Bro. H. B. Olsen, at Hills, Minn. Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. Illinois Division I desire to thank the brothers who so kindly assisted in a financial way in the purchase of a desk for the use of their local chairman. This is something we have needed for a long time, and it will remain the property of the division. I shall be glad to have the brothers call at my home and inspect the desk at any time. W. H. Morrison, Local Chairman. Rantoul, 111., June 6, 1913. Indiana Divvsiojt, Indianapolis District — ■ Business is picking up, and everybody is busy. a ne way we are receiving thirty-day vacancy notices shows that vacation time has come. . W. M. Johnson bid in Bargersville agency. Understand 1 telegraph office is to be opened at Mt. Perry, near Indianapolis, where the Indi cnapolis Gravel and Sand Company is getting out several trains of gravel daily for Indianapolis. Boys, do not forget to send in your dues. There is no reason why all should not carry an up-to- date card. Under the schedule wc have the new Sunday rule, fifteen days’ vacation with regular pay. Brothers, call the attention of that non working next to you to these things, and let us make this division solid. It is now Bro. W. C. Tuppin, third Wisconsit: street yard, thanks to Bros. Mcrringer and Wolfe. It is a pleasure to work in a solid O. R. T. office. A bunch of work trains arc filling in Chitwood and Bear Creek trestle, driving piling, ditching, etc., icpairing the damage caused by tht Hood ’n March. The new Bloomington Southern was completed in June, and several new stone quarries are get- t.ng ready for business. This will be quite a feeder to us at Bloomington. The contract has just been let for a new me chanical coal dock, to be constructed at M organ - town, and the old one at Indianapolis will be done away with. Things will be more up-to date when this is completed, obviating delay caused when shoveling by hand. Bros. Shannon and Chance made a trip over the division, lining up the delinquents. There are only one or two mere tv’ straighten up; then we will be solid. Boys, I would be pleased to have you send irn all the news you can, especially of those who arc laying olT now. Wc can improve our write-up a good bit if you will assist. Mad all you have to H. N. Wentz, Morgantown, be lore the twentieth of rac1, month. Auk -vAktin. Louisiana Division — On account of the division correspondent attend- ing the Baltimore convention last month, we did not have a write-up in the June Telegrapher. Have gotten back on the job again, and there will be something stirring every month in the fut. re. The numbers are requested to send in new s items to the local chairman, who will turn them over to the correspondent. “The good old summertime” has arrived. Things arc “warming up,” and the boys are Degirning to get the leave-of-absence fever. Most everyone wants to get away at the same time; consequently, the extra man is an odds-on favorite in the bet- ting, with the entries few. Bro. C. C. Wilson, “Clarence, dear,” got away at the first break, and is now sojourning ir. the cool mountains of Colorado, thinking of the “dear girls 1 left behind.” The sixty-day vacancy at McComb was bid in by G. A. Bierley, “safety always first,” and his position at “JD” Jackson filled by that well- known knight of the key and erstwhile globe- trotter, Jim McPhipps. Kentwood days has been assigned to Bro. R. B. Hunt, who is now a real regular man for once. Murray Bennet, agent Madison, Miss., on sixty days’ leave, will take his famous baseball team on a tour of the Delta, incidentally spending some / of the money the O. R. T. secured for him. Understand Senor Martin, of Tlotel Kogan, will play first base tor Bennett — a nice t?) team. Bro. L. E. Crawley is doing the extra dispatch mg at McComb. Bro. Clyde Henry, acting night manager at "MO,” is longing for that vacation with its chickens, watermelons, etc. We are glad to announce that Bro. “Jawn" Youngblood is out of the hospital, after a pro- tected siege of rheumatism, and is back at Hara- l.an Jet. A young lady in “BD” New Orleans is wearing a beautiful diamond ring on a certain finger of her laft hand. Tins looks rather encouraging for a young man at Brookhaven, who is using up mileage books traveling to New Orleans. Bro. J. B. Magee, agent Hammond, La., has resigned to accept an agency on the Mississippi Division, but can’t get away, as no one is willing to relieve him, and Hamilton is still on bulletin. Bro. E. F. Dunning is the day telegrapher put 011 at Hazlchurst during the heavy tomato ship- ping season. Our last meeting at McComb, June 8th, was well attended. Bros. Mashburn and Smith hon- ored us with ti.eir presence for the first time there. Tnese met tings are interesting and of much Lent lit in a financial w ay to those no* thoroughly up to date on schedule matters. Div. Cor. Mississ iff i l)i vis 10 u — A very enthusiastic meeting was held at Durant, Miss., the fourth Sunday in June, with Bro. Shannon, general secretary and treasurer, in the chair. There were a good many present, espe- cially fioiu the Aberdeen District. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1259 Among other thing that came up for discus- sion was the proposed American Express schedule, and all present were very much in favor of taking this matter up at once. Our next meeting will be held at Grenada, probably on the fourth Sunday in July. Every member should attend this meeting, as we expect to have the general chairman with us, and no doubt some of you will find where you are drop- ping some overtime by not quite understanding the schedule and rulings thoroughly. These meetings are where the contract can be explained and cor- lections made where there are misunderstandings. Bro. Allen is on sixty days’ leave, Bro. McNeil relieving him at Hardy. Bro. J. W. Davis, agent Coffeeville, has been granted a ninety-day leave, and his position is now on bulletin temporarily. Bro. Semmes, agent Sardis, is being -checked in again, after being off about five months. Bro. Stevens; who relieved him, will return to West agency, after he has taken his fifteen days’ vaca- tion. Bro. Crow, acting agent at West, will again take his regular position there on second. Bro. Cook, who bid in Weir, Miss., agency several months ago, bid back Ethel, at his old home town, Bro. Weir returning to Weir as agent, Bro. Smith going from Ethel back to Sardis second. Bro. Oliphant, of Lamar, bid in Aberdeen Jet. days. Bro. Graves goes to Lamar and Bro. Owens from Aberdeen Jet. back to Davis nights. Bro. Rehberg assigned to third Pickens, Bro. T. L. Watkins to third West, Bro. R. J. Hufft to third Vaidcn, and Mr. Massey to Oxford nights. Mr. Massey will be with us before the next write-up. Following positions now- open for bids: Third Sardis and Coffeeville, second trick operator and ticket agency Holly Springs, permanently, and agency Y'aughan for thirty days, Bro. Johnson being off on account of ill health. On account of Bro. Kelly, second “SF,” being off, Bro. F. E. Collins was pressed in at Coffee- ville, after being out of the telegraph service about five years. v Bro. Simpson, extra, from the Y. & M. Yr., is doing the relief work where possible, but owing to so many of the boys wanting off, can’t attend to all of it, and Bro. E. P. Holley is helping him. Bro. Rhew, of Coldwater; Bro. Brown, of Duck Hill; Bro. Love, of Kosciusko, and Bro. Exum, of Winona tower, have all had their vacations, also Bro. Jarnagin, of Goodman, who was relieved by Bro. Edwards, a new man from Division 31. Bro. Yates, of Starkville, is being relieved for a few days by Mr. A. Brackens. Cert. 326. Tennessee Division — A very interesting meeting was held in the City Hall at Fulton, Ky., on the evening of June 23d, with a very good attendance, considering the diffi- culty generally experienced in securing relief and the distance some have to travel in order to reat h the meeting place. Those attending from a dis- tance were: Bros. Collins, Lynch. Phillips, Dunn, Anderson, Holder, Shannon, Chance, Cosgrove, Reaves, Whitis and Allen. The meeting was called to orded by Local Chairman Cosgrove, who, after disposing of a batch of correspondence of a general nature, took up for trial the cases of E. E. Smith, of Division 93. and J. V. Young, of the Grand Division, charges having been preferred against them for “scabbing” on the clerks, who are out on strike on the Illinois Central at Jackson, Tcnn. The evidence adduced was plain and conclusive, and, after due deliberation by the jury, they were ex- pelled and are therefore no longer members of the O. R. T. The remainder of the evening was taken up with discussions of matters concerning the organi- zation and conditions on this division, the closing speech being made by Bro. Chance on conditions in general all over the system. With the exception of a few grievances, which we always expect to have, the system is in a flourishing condition, our membership being more determined than ever to see their rights subserved. There have been no failures or reverses during the past year, and we are enjoying a greater degree of success at this time than ever before, This is attributable to the advanced condition of our organization, which is almost thorough, the result being the practical exercises of the func- tions for which trade unionism is designed. The meeting closed shortly after midnight, to meet again at the call of the chairman. Only a few of the members on this division are now delinquent, and they are reminded that they should pay up at once, as they are mostly those who were benefited at the last revision of the schedule and should help pay for what they received. Please pay your dues. E. Cosgrove, Local Chairman. Y. & M. V. R. R., Memphis Division — At a meeting held at the Backstrom Hotel, Tut- wiler, Sunday evening, June 1st, we had with us Bro. G. E. Chance, acting general chairman, Local Chairman R. R. Green and the following mem- bers: T. C. Rowland, R. C. McXamee, N. C. Fulkerson, L. G. Kcltner, J. H. Hurt, R. P. Joins, G. M. Martin, A. M. Mallory, F. A. Brown, W. A. Sober, E. G. Walker, W. W. Stumph, J. I. Elston. R. D. Scott, E. W. Gibson and A. G. Kimmel. A very interesting talk was en- joyed from Bro. Chance and also from Bro. Green. Particular stress was laid upon thorough organi- zation by Bro. Chance, and many points cited where thorough organization benefited, directly and indirectly. He ad. ised that we get in behind every non-member; not depend upon our chairman to do it all, but everybody get after him and keep after him. This, we think, would prove a winner in nine ca>cs out of ten, and we tru-^t that you will at once write evei> non you know of. 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1260 The Railroad Telegrapher. in your letters and try to convey to him the idea that he is welcome to our Order and the we want him. . The banquet arranged by Bro. F. A. Brown at the Backstrom Hotel was greatly appreciated by all concerned, and we take this means of ex- pressing our appreciation. The “eats ’ were un- excelled, and the service superb, and Bro. Brown is to be commended further upon his selection of such a hotel. Bro. N. T. Bowles, first Coahoma, has been checked in as agent at Swan Lake, relieving Bro. R. D. Scott. Bro. Bowles was relieved by Mr. McCord, who is booked for an up-to-date, pay day. Bro. Keltner and his force at Coahoma are certainly live wires. Bro. H. J. Atkins, third Coahoma, has been relieved by Bro. H. O. Shellman, late of C. M. & St. P. Ry., Butte, Mont., and formerly of Clarksdale, who is being given the glad hand by all of the boys on the Memphis Division who know him. We are indeed glad to have Bro. Shellman back with us. Another meeting was called at Tutwiler for Sunday night, June 22A, and it is hoped that we will have a much larger attendance. Bro. Brown was again made the refreshment committee, and those of us who have been attending these meet- ings are going to be there. J. Q. Jackson, Lake View, reported in Memphis hospital not receiving proper attention, upon in- vestigation was found to be a “Boomer Non,” and no assistance given. A. Benson. Tutwiler, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Fulkerson. Bro. Smith bid in Banks, vice Bro. Stuart,* re- signed. Bro. Simpson, Savage, has gone to the Iron Mountain and has a good job, relieved by Bro. Chapman. Bro. Marley, “JCM” operator “GO” office, is now second trick delayer, Tallahatchie District. Let’s give him good service and help him along all we can. “GO” was too hot for “Tight Wado” Harrigan, and he has departed, probably to a place where he will be welcome. Bro. Howell, who bid in Duncan, is advising all agents to employ nothing but lady clerks. Bro. Scott resigned Swan Lake agency to take clerk and operator at Lambert, Bro. Bowers re- lieving him by bid. Bro. J. T. Cox bid in Drew agency and checked in June 12th, Bro. J. G. Howell leaving service. After the meeting at Tutwiler, June 1st, Bro. J. II. Hurt entertained royally an auto load of the members. Boys, make a distinguishing difference between O. R. T. and Non Service, and make the company see the difference. If we do this it is bound to firing results. Make a note of that news item. You may know all about it and not enjoy reading it in the maga- zine, but it will be live news to the rest of us. A. G. Kim. mel, Cor. Seaboard Air Line Ry. Georgia Division — We had a very interesting meeting at Atlanta May 24th. with as usual large attendance, and some interesting discussions with reference to better conditions, and co-operation. Every one should attend these meetings as often as possible, as an unlimited amount of good can be accomp- lished from and through them. We are very sorry that Local Chairman Taylor could not be with us at this meeting, as he always has some- thing good for us on these occasions. We plan to have a picnic at Grant’s Park, the date to be set later, and every one is requested and urged to come and bring their families, and those without families come also, and let us all have a good time together. Bro. J. K. Miller bid in Winder, Ga., agency, relieved at Piedmont agency on bid by Bro. C. W. Allen, and Bro. Crisp bid in Bogary agency, lclieved at Hardmont agency on bid by Bro. W. H. Ciayton. Watch for bids on Ccdartown first and Green- wood, S. C. second. Cert. 548. Georgia Division. , North End — The telegraphers on this end of the division held a meeting and banquet at Cross Hill, Sun- day, May 1 8th. Among those present were: J. A. Guthrie, who officiated; R. E. Carter, J. C. Coin well, A. P. Wilson, C. E. Yoder, G. W. Thomas, A. B. Crisp. F. G. Harper, J. D. Comp- ton, W. E. Crisp. O. T. Sheely, R. A. McNunnally and wife, and J. L. Barnard and wife. We were glad to have the brothers bring their wives, and feel sure they enjoyed the evening hugely. $ome of Bro. Guthrie’s good friends and Cro«s Hill good citizens met trains 30 and 29 on their arrival, with their autos, and took us all out for a joy ride in their nice cars, and those who fur- nished them would not even take money fer the gasoline used, to say nothing of pay for their use, and their valuable time. The following gentlemen furnished the cars and sat at the wheel: iuessrs, J. W. Simmons and son, T. M. Pinson, C. D. Nance, Dr. .Klugh, J. H. Nance and J. B. Hitt. We were first taken to the beautiful Harris Lithia Springs, where Mr. C. H. Pettus met us, opened up bis Springs and Ginger Ale Bottling works, showing us through, and giving us all the lithia water and ginger ale we could drink, and a beautiful little souvenir .glass each to the brothers, after which we were invited to his beau- tiful home where he and his wife had their pretty little daughters serve us with ice cream and cake, cigars and flowers. After taking our leave of Mr. Pettus and family, we toured over to the beautiful little ity of Laurens spending a very pleasant hour viewing the sights. We returned via Mountville and back to Bro. Guthrie's home, where we found the following ladies present: Mesdames J. A. Guthrie, J. W. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1261 Simmons, J. T. Brown, and J. R. Wilcut, and Misses Lilly May and Flovillc Rudd, Connie Martin and Ruth Simmons. After introduction, we were served with refreshments and prepared for th'e feast in the large dining room, where we found a long table beautifully decorated with flowers, and bountifully suppled with good things to eat. After supper we were served with ice cream and cake, and later escorted to the beautiful parlor where we were entertained with some fine instrumental music on the piano by Miss Flovillc Rudd. Later we convened at the school house and disposed of some .important business. All the brothers were sorry indeed to learn that Bros. F. G. Harper, agent Bogart, Ga., and T. B. Harper, agent Winder, Ga., were leaving the S. A. L. They were two of our oldest and most enthusiastic members, in service since 1900. We wish for them happiness and prosperity wher- ever they go. We wish to thank the ladies and gentlemen of Cross Hill for the good time given us, and assure them we shall never forget the C). R. T. meet- ing and banquet there on May 18, 1913. I am sorry I failed to get this write-up in the June issue, but better late than never. If I have left any one out or have made any mistakes, I hope the brothers will overlook it this time, as it is my first attempt to write anything for The Telegrapher. Cert- 827. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. Bro. X. K. Ziegler bid in Wcllsburg agency, vice Bro. R. A. Marsh resigned, now running baggage on Nos. 57 and 58. Bro. L. B. Dygart bid in Nestoria agency, Bro. J. B. Abbey, resigned, will move on* his farm at McMillan. Success to Bro. Abbey. On bulletin: Agencies — McMillan and Nichi- gamme. Telegraphers — Kew Bay and Fiborn Jet. Bro. F. E. Wubbena bid in Dallas Bay, relieved on Thomaston first by M. Nimini,1 from Fiborn Jet. Bro. M. J. Classey, agent Trent Creek, is on vacation; relief unknown. Bro. C. M. Garmon had the misfortune to lose his home, at Thomaston, with all its contents, by fire recently. Origin of the fire unknown. Gravel trains are again working on the West- ern Division at Trent Creek and Altimont. 1 Bro. H. C. Wubbena, Ewen, spent several days in Marquette recently, relieved by Mr. Franks, a new man. Bro. J. Malloy, agent Iron River, \* is., has returned from his vacation. Brothers, do not forget to remit promptly for^ the new card. Let us all flash them heavy the next six months. Div. Cor. * “800 Line” Ry. Chicago Diz'ision p First and Second Districts — - Bro. P. H. Clark, first KoUe, went to Lake Villa recerftly, returning with a nice string of fish. Bro. Satterfield, third Lake Villa, visited at Mukwonago and Waukesha. Mr. Schultheis, agent Allenton, visited at Fremont. Bro. F. C. Johnson, third Wheeling, off two weeks, was relieved by A. C. Nowlin, from the Wabash. W. II. Tucker, agent Trevor, was off a few days, relieved by P. J. Weber. Bro. W. J. Neihaus, first Burlington, on a week’s vacation visiting his father at Allenton, Wis., and his sisters at Chicago and Woodstock, 111., relieved by C. T. U. Bro. D. L. McCoy, from the South. Bro. A. C. Stanke, second Burlington, spent his vacation at his home in Pound, Wis., relieved by Bro. C. L. Clancy. There is said to be an attraction there for Bro. Stanke besides his home, and he no doubt would like to have stayed longer. * Bro. W. R. Jahns, third Burlington, visited St. Louis while recovering from several weeks ill- ness. Relieved by C. D. Cook, from Camp Lake nights, who was later taken sick and resigned, relieved by P. J. Weber, Camp Lake nights, closed recently, has been re-opened by Chas. Hotaling, a new man. Bro. A. B. Carlson, agent Burlington, attended tnc wedding of his sister at Grand Rapids re- cently. E. K. Martin, third Rugby Jet., resigned, re- lieved by Bro. C. L. Clancy, pending bulletin. Bro. P. B. Keown, second Theresa, resigned, relieved by R. B. Hills, and he on third Stock- ton by Larson. F. E. Buttke and A. E. Bialkowski, first and second Shop yards, off a few days each, were relieved in turn by Cooger, a new man. Dispatchers at Shops are taking their vaca- ttans. Ex-Bro. Neubecker doing the ertra dis- patching, relieved on south end message wire by Ex-Bro. J. H. Burns; he on the “owl” job, by Wm. Christel, and he on first Waupaca by Runte. Jake Haas, agent North Fond du Lac, resigned to go into insurance business at Minneapolis, re- lieved by Bro. E. W. Wilson on bid, relieved as agent Vandyne by Bro. C. L. Clancy, pending bulletin; later by C. L. Larsen on bid, who had been off several weeks on account of the death of his mother. Bro. Larsen was relieved on second Waukesha by Bro. C. H. Bowman on bid, and he on third Byron by L. Larson, later re- lieved by Hoffman. T. J. Tronson, third Medina Jet., resigned, re- lieved by P. J. Weber, later by Kroger, a new man, when Weber relieved C. J. Wightman, agent Hancock, while off a few days. Thanks to Bros. Meyer, Neihaus, Stanke, Lund and J. W. Wilson for items this month. Let every brother who gets a line on changes, etc., send them to Bro. Frost before the twentieth. Jack Frost, Cor. Mi sso u ri Div is io n — Brothers, although the most of us are kept very busy, we should see that our division is given some attention. If each one of us will send in only one note a month we will be “in Digitized by kjOOQle

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1262 The Railroad Telegrapher. the ring.” Don't forget what Bro. Lewis told us when he was out here a few weeks ago. Every brother should get. after the nons on this division just as soon as they light here. If we will do this, we will soon show an increase in member- ship over our division. If you can not get to see the man beside you, write him a friendly letter explaining some of our facts. Be a “top- notchcr and do the act.” Bro. Schudder. agent Artas. has gone to the Duluth-Superior Division. Bro. Kinnie, at Wishek, is enjoying a visit from his brother. Bro. Baker Jdd in Frcdonia, Bro. Root going to Garrison. The brothers are very much pleased to learn that Bro. Prentice is back with us again after a recent serious operation at Minneapolis. Bro. Baker certainly made good at Cogswell, although the work was new. The new depot is nearly completed at Fuller- ton, and Bro. Kipp, the new up-to-date, is very proud of his new surrounding*. Any of us are glad to step from the old box car into a new office. Harry Thomson, chief clerk to Superintendent Derrick, is enjoying a visit from his mother and sister from the east. Dispatcher Worthing is taking his vacation at the lakes in Michigan and Wisconsin, relieved by Dispatcher Jones, and he by Mr. Mullen, a new man. Mr. Silons, a new man from Minneapolis side wire, relieved Mr. Geddis on third, who went to Minneapolis. Bro. Kinnie hid in Ransom, relieved by a man from the Canadian Pacific, Agent Ransom going to Burnstad, newly opened up. “Sue.” Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. Eastern Division — Bro. R. A. Carroll has returned to Chapin from a two weeks’ vacation spent around the Twin Cities and lakes near there, J. C. Richard reliev- ing. Bro. E. W. Anderson, agent at Elrick for some time, is now agent at Hampton, vice F. C. Bullc- mcr, resigned. It will soon be Bro. Meyers on Hampton third. It is already Bros. J. F. Nelson and C. O. I)aub- ctiburg, agent and second trick respectively, at Ackley. We are glad to welcome them as members ns this make* Ackley solid. The committee left for Minneapolis June 15th, for a conference with tiie otiicials. We under- stand the financial affairs of the road are not n as good shape as they might be. so we should consider this, and appreciate whatever the com- mittee succeeds in getting. Bro. J. M. Johnson, who relieved Bro. Gardner at Abbott, was later relieved on account of sick- ness by A. II. Daley, relieved by Bro. I’latt’s helper at Snamhoat Rock. Lome on, fellow >, send us the new s and changes by the twentieth, so we can appear in the journal regularly every month. To do tins all of >ou will have* to help. Get busy. “J. S.,’’ Cert. 26. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. General Offices - Chicago “GO” — Sister Essie has returned after spending a month in California. P. J. Coyne spent several weeks in Southern Illinois and Missouri. The rumor that "Patty” got hitched up .while away, has not been con- firmed. Bro. Flannigan did the ‘‘traffic chief” stunt during Coyne’s absence. Bro. Lyons was off a few days recently resting up. Bro. Hanson has been camping out a few days at Fix Lake. If you want to know how to route business for the President’s Special, ask Bro. Asper. Sam is the boy who can tell you. Bro. Kay, who bid in Blue Island, is at his old home in Morris. 111., recuperating from a severe attack of rheumatism. Several of the hoys from “GO” went down to see him Sunday recently. We are glad to know he is improving, and hofie to see him back in the harness soon. Bro. Kososki has furnished up a new home in Blue Island, and is going housekeeping. Mr. Lewis, from the Western Union, is doing the extra work. Bro. Allen is on the 3 a. m. show-up. It keeps Manager and Wire Chief Lewis pretty busy keeping the “printer” going. He is getting to be a first-class machinist. Understand our chief messenger is going to leave us soon. We arc all sorry to see Madge go, as she is the right girl in the right place. Bro. Hanson says he can ’ see Gold Ball re- ports in his sleep. Bros. Craig and Asper, on first *‘KI;” Bro. Hanson on second “KI;” Bros. Lyons and Deuel on Elrcno; Sister Esslcy on Kansas City and Trenton; Bro. O’Connor on Fairbury and Good- land; Bro. Simonds on Cedar Rapids; Bro. Flan- nigan on locals and “OS” man; Bros. Ulerich and Harding filling in where needed; Bros. Rice and Allen on the night job; the Misses Klopf and Blackwell on the Des Moines printer. El Reno “NO” — Former Sister Skinner is en- joying a much needed vacation. II . 1). Walters has resigned and is now con- nected with the El Reno Creamery. Bro. Barnard has a great deal to say about his baby; Bro. Melbourne, having two, talks about I. is garden. Bro. Davis is back from his vacation spent in Chicago and eastern cities. Bro. Davis is now working Little Rock, re- lieved on Chicago by Bro. Barnard. Local Chairman Meador visited us recently on his way to Arkansas. We notice that the new-comers on the line are nearly all up to date, and all that is needed is a transfer. In the other few cases they arc anxious for the application papers, and we arc glad to ollige. Herington “Rl” — Bro. Hawthorne, second trick wire clpcf, was examined by Assistant Superin- tendent Wray, found incompetent, and Bro. Jones, Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1263 from Goodland, bid it in. Bro. Hawthorne was third trick wire chief since November, 1911. He was offered first preferred telegraph trick, which he declined and was discharged. The case is now pending investigation. Bro. Allen, acting third trick wire chief, who had a sun-stroke during the recenf extreme hot weather, is visiting with relatives in Indiana. Bro. Hogewaniug is filling his place. Bro. Ingram is back again, having quit the mercantile business. Bro. Pearsall is visiting home folks at Lincoln* ville. Bro. Hillman has be^n waiting some time to take his vacation. Two relief men arrived, but one had something wrong with his record and the other failed to get by the company surgeon. Hillman is still in hopes of getting away this summer. Our check girl, Miss Cullins, is taking her vaca- tion. Trenton “RN” — Bro. Davenport is off fishing and basking in Wellington, Kan., sunshine, pre- paring to “eat ’em up” on his return to duty. Bro. Brewer is on the annual two weeks’ tour through the principal cities of Iowa with the Overland Base Ball Club. This is Bro. Cazel’s month on the train wires, and No. 7 west; Bro. Brewer is on 7 east, local; Bro. DeLong, 9 a. m. to 6:30 p. m., on 20 west in a. m., and Chicago in p. m.; Bro. Schrieber, x p. m. to 10:30 il. m., on 20 west in afternoon, and evenings on east end; Bro. Rush, from Ft. Worth, is relieving Bro. Davenport, nights, and Bro. Peyton is still setting the pace on second, making the rounds with his Fojd, much to our liking. O. S. Jones, third trick wire chief, has declined to join our ranks. Topeka “KI” — Bro. Ehrhart is back again after a long spell of sickness. Working 1 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. Bro. Tom Harper is in Colorado enjoying the mountain air. A letter from him recently would indicate that the high altitude was “getting his goat.” Sister Brown visited in Kansas City recently. Bro. Carver, while playing ball recently, sprained his left ankle putting him on crutches for several weeks which he has now discarded for a cane. He is now on an extended vacation in the east. Bro. Powell got back from the Baltimore con- vention in good shape and reports an enjoyable time. Bro. Rice, extra, reported for duty on • Sat- urday and handed in his application the fol- lowing Tuesday. Mr. Hamilton “HN”, will be with us next pay day. This will put the office on a solid basis again, with the exception of the manager, wire chiefs, Ekel (traffic chief), and Badsky (?). The Topeka contingency- is jubilant over the information that General Chairman Brown and Genl. Sec. and Treas. Edwards will move from Kansas City and make Topeka their place of resi- dence. Brown has secured his home and Edwards will do so as soon as the committee completes its present negotiations. This will be a big boost for the Topeka Club, and will bring all the brothers in their territory in closer touch with our general officers, which should result in mutual benefit. One of our messengers, Miss Miller, is enjoy- ing a two weeks’ visit in Denver and Colorado Springs, Miss Ogden, a former messenger in this office relieving her. Bro. Hattwick will go back to Schneider county on his vacation this summer. Bro. Carver and Sister Brown are on first Chi- cago; Bro. O’Grady, Herington; Bro. Powell, St. Louis and Eldon; Bro. Prescott, Fairbury, Good- land and trains; Bro. Stover, El Paso and Dal- hart; Bros. DeGarmo, Hattwick, Ehrhart and Rice take care of the Chicago overflow, Little Rock, El Reno, Ft. Worth and locals; Mr. Badsky, on Kansas City; Mr. Ekel, traffic chief; Mr. Hamil- ton and Mr. Sturm on nights. We would like to hear from a few more of the appointed correspondents. It would only take a few minutes of your time and a little interest in your Order to make this write-up what it should be. Let’s hear from you next time. Re- member and get it to me by the 33d or 24th of each month, so it will appear in the current issue of Thk Telegrapher. Cert. 1937. Des Moines Relay — N. C. Hogewaning was off several days recently visiting relatives in Sioux City, Iowa, relieved by Mr. Downey. Bro. Hilfinger, on a trip to Topeka and Kan- sas City, was relieved by Mr. Fisher. Bro. Bylander went to Stanton, Iowa, Decora- tion Day. Mr. Brewer, of Trenton, Mo., was a recent pleasant caller. Bro. M. R. Davis made a trip to Laurens a few days ago. Bro. Overturff, off thirty days in “KD” dis- patchers* office, was relieved by Bro. Bongers, and he by Bro. Clow on third, and he by Bro. By- lander. Business is good in this office and keeps the Morkrum printer busy all the time, when it works. .We expect to have our office remodeled soon, as the new tables and new instruments are now here ready to be installed. We will have every- thing new except the switchboard. Bro^ Elder Bylander is on his honeymoon to Denver and Colorado Springs, and expects to walk up Pike’s Peak with the new bride. Con- gratulations. We have a solid line-up here, except R. E. Merkle, who is coming in soon. Cert. 222$. M issou ri Division — Bro. J. A. McGuire, second Stillings Jet., re- turned to duty from the sick list, went to Cam- eron Jet. pending bulletin, later relieving Bro. Boose at Kenmoor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1264 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. R. A. Dean, Gallatin, is planning a big western trip. Bro. Henry Collins is being relieved on Bev- erly third by John Maniece. R. R. Ridgeway, from Trenton, is the new helper at Winston. Bros. Robertson and Landrum, Clarksdale, were relieved a few days by Bro. Pope, from the C. G. \V\, now on Cameron Jet. third. It is now Bro. R. O. Lynn, Columbus Jet., M. J. Fox, Princeton, and Harry Moore, extra, leav- ing but a few more nons on the division. Let’s get together and clean up the rest of them. The third man is being put on at Winthrop. A good meeting was held at Cameron on the night of June 14th. We had an enjoyable time. Some of the boys from the “Q” were there, and they are going to turn out to these meetings from now on. Great things were done at the million-dollar Baltimore convention. We have that amount in the treasury. I received no news from the east end or middle districts this month. Let me have the news, boys, so the other districts and other roads can see what is going on. Bro. C. Ware, agent Centerville, is now con- nected with the freight department as live stock agent, relieved by Bro. G. E. Listor, and he at Princeton on bid by Bro. P. V. Cox, Rushville. Everyone try to get out to the meetings, and don’t forget to send in your news items. W. H. Plum. s Arkansas Division — Bro. Powell, of Belleville, is making so much out of his express commission now that the berry and peach season is on hand, that he docs not have time to slop his thoroughbred swine. Bro. Clark has rented his hotel, located on the top of Blue Mountain, to Little Rock parties, and the Rock Island has made a cheap rate from a great many Arkansas points to people who wish to take advantage of Colorado weather in Arkan- sas. Bro. Eikelbery has a regular camping ground for the “Weary Willies” of the road on his farm west of Havana. It looks as though he was running in opposition to the Blue Mountain Hotel, although his guests do not pay much for their accommodations. Mr. Burlot, of “RK” office, relieved Bro. Nor- man a few days at Ola. Mr. Burlot, on his re- turn to "RK” office, relieved Bro. Gibbs, who, with Bro. Stone, block man in the dispatcher's office, is on an extended vacation to Denver, Chicago and Buffalo. Mr. Burlot and several •tore of the boys will probably be with us next pay day, including H. L. Hale, from the Frisco, relieving Bro. Fowler, first Haskell, who is tak- ing a course of baths at Hot Springs. With these promises made good, the west end will be solid with the exception of L. T. Pool at Benton. Bro. J. T. Moore has been assigned second Edmondson, Bro. W. E. Crozier, telegrapher De Vail’s Bluff; Bro. T. E. Holmes third Perry; Bro. T. D. Knight, Round Pond agency, and Bro. Brewer, agent Mesa, third Brinkley. Bro. G. L. Schnabel, Havana, bid ita third Ro- land. Bro. Ellis, former local chairman, is now with the Cotton Belt, Bro. J. E. Brewer, third Brink- ley, having been appointed acting local chairman of this division pending another election. Any one having anything which should be attended to by the local chairman will find Bro. Brewer ready, and- willing to assist him at any time, providing you are up-to-date. I suggest that our local chairman be paid a salary of at least $10.00 a month. Try it for six months, and if we find it a paying proposi- tion, continue him on a salary basis; if not, go back to the old way. By having our local chair- man on a salary, it would be more of an induce- ment for brothers to try for the place, while now it is hard to get a man to accept the place at all. I would like to hear from some of the other brothers on this matter. Bro. Flowers, second Biddle, relieved Bro. Stone at Little Rock block, on vacation. I wish each of you boys would see that the man working with you or next to you gets an up-to-date card and stays that way, as we need their help and they will need ours. Our committee meets in Chicago in July, for a revision of the schedule. Let us give it our hearty support by lining up tq a man, thus show- ing that we are behind it for results. The line from Malvern to Camden will be ready for traffic about November ist, with some good stations, so get in on the ground floor and secure one of these jobs. I am going to make a personal appeal to each telegrapher and agent to stay in your position for six months, as I am quite satisfied that at tnc end of that time you will decide to sjay longer. The company likes a sticker, and you will not only benefit yourself, but you will win the favor of the company if you will stick to your post of duty and win out in the end. Talk this mat- ter over with your wife or your sweetheart, and I am quite sure either of them will take the same view that I do in regard to staying on one job until you are eligible for promotion to some- thing better. There is nothing to this running around from road to road. Chief Dispatcher Silaz says this suggestion is a good one. Many thanks to Bro. Eikelbery, of Havana, for his notes, which were very much appreciated. Geo. D. Lee, Cert 185. Kansas Division — Bro. Wakelsey has resigned at Marion. Bro. W. S. Griggs takes third there on bid, relieving A. O. Ingram. Bro. F. O. Rigdon, from Willard, relieved Bro. J. C. Benham there, who relieved Bro. I. M. Daniels on second McFarland a few days, and then went to Salina as telegrapher and cashier. > Bro. E. W. Emrick, who relieved E. J. Burke, at Haysville, owing to the death of his father. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1265 also relieved J. K. McClure, agent at Alma, sev- eral days, and then to second Dwight, on bid, vice VV. S. Gillespie, who bid in third Willard, relieving F. Rigdon. Later, Bro. Gillespie relieved Bro. Earl Pearson, at Dwight, a few days. The hot, dry weather, has obliged Bro. Lewis, at Wil- lard, to haul water for his truck patch. Bro. C. C. Cassidy, third Maple Hill, and G. S. Cox, is at third Cline. Bro. J. A. Brantingham had to return from Holton to Clay Center again, as his relief failed to show up. A number of the boys went on No. 36 Sunday, June 8th, to the Topeka meeting. Bro. W. S. Griggs was relieved on Volland third by R. F. Smith. This was very much regret- ted, as he was the “main squeeze” on the Volland base ball team. Bro. P. A. Zillgitt, of Wabaunsee, relieved C. C. Cassidy at Riverdale, and G. A. Bond relievd Bro. P. A. Zillgitt at Wabaunsee. R. F. Smith relieved Bro. F. H. Shanklin a few days at White City, owing to the illness of his mother, and Shanklin later relieved Sister M. G. Knowles, second Caldwell, a few days. It is now Bro. L. L. McComber, at Cline. Mrs. E. Pringle, and daughter Lucille, wife of Bro. E. Pringle, of Dwight, is visiting her par- ents near Eskridge. Quite a number of the brothers attended the safety meeting at Eerington, on June 16th. Bro. F. H. Munzer, at Volland, caught a 17-pound fish in Mill Creek recently. The 17-year locusts are in this neck of woods this year in great numhers. Mrs. F. H. Munzer, wife of Bro. F. H. Munzer, and a few more Volland “fair ones,” attended the recent annual commencement at the Kansas State Agricultural College, at Manhattan. Bro. J. H. Patterson, at Bishop nights, was off several days recently. The “Gold Ball” fast freight lost a flange oft of a wheel on a coal car on the Mail Crane curve, four miles west of Volland recently, and the wheel kept to the rail thirteen miles, until the Santa Fe transfer was reached, a mile east of Alma, before it jumped the track. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Armstrong and son were recent Marion visitors. Later Mr. Armstrong made a trip to Ramona. Bro. M. H. Lock is now at Alma nights. Boys, please invest a penny once a month and send me all the news you hear. Any changes, any one going on vacation, or a visit, to Box 24, Volland, Kans. I picked up these few items myself. Div. Cor., Cert. 1016. Indian Territory Division — It is hoped all the brothers will “come across” this pay day with their dues and keep our mem- bership up to the highest possible per cent, as our committee is now in Chicago after a revised schedule, and it is up to us to support it with a 100 per cent membership. Chas. Blevins, wire chief Haileyville, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. J. H. Lewis, late wire chief, relieved by Bro. E. O. Sarams, of first. Bro. Dewitt Elkins, Ardmore first, is on vaca- tion in California, relieved by Bro. Horace Wof- ford. Bro. W. C. Holmes, Wapanucka first; Bro. H. H. Martin, Hartford first, and L. M. Collier, agent Hartford, contemplate spending the.r vacation at Niagara Falls and other points of interest on the Great Lakes in the near future. Bro. A. T. Evans, agent North Colgate, is off on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. C. H. Bolling, from Frisco. “Or ” Minnesota Division — The following bid in tricks on last bulletin- Bro. G. A. Meyer second, and C. L. Blaksley third Iowa Falls; Bro. R, B. Bullmer. Holland agency; Bro. M. O'Connor, second and B. Steele third Inver Grove; Bro. W. G. Cunningham first, Bro. C. F. Todd second, and Bro. R. A. Suddendorf third Owatonna; Bro. F. A. Wells third Shells- burg; Bro. C. L. Howard, first, J. L. Greene second and Bro. J. E. Walden third Manly; Bro! Geo. Yeo second Glenville; Bro. R. W. Wilkin- son first, and M. J. Shauger second Northwood; H. A. Lyon second Linn; Bro. C. C. Miller second, and R. O. Staley, third Greene; Bro. J. J. Flynn, second Faribault; Brjo. V. II Aron- smith secondhand Bro. C. S. Wood third Ellen- dale; Bro. S. W. Barry first Cedar Falls, and Bro. G. W. Carroll second Albert Lea. Don't want to slight anyone, so if I fail to call you brother or happen to call a non "Bro.,” please advise me so I can correct it. This will help us keep a line on all. Bro. Jones, formerly at Palo, who has been very low with nervous prostration, has nearly re- gained his normal health, but the doctors say he must steer clear of railroad and office work. He has purchased a fruit farm at Shellsburg, and we wish him the best of success. Bros. Haviland, Merrill, Vilmont, Engleking, Weik and Beecher, of the Iowa Falls Line, at- tending the employes' meeting at Cedar Rapids, May 2d. Those from the main line were Bros. Scobee, Stark, Connelly and O’Brien. Brothers, it will be a great help to the local cnairman and assistant local chairman if you will answer promptly any correspondence they may have with you. Also, please send any items you can to the correspondent. Would like to have a good write-up from this division every issue of the journal, and we can if everyone will send m the changes, etc., as they occur. Understand Bro. \\ eik is to be relieved of tile coaling station at Rcinhcck, and that it will be located at Traer, where the nons can look after it. The spring inspection train passed over the Iowa Falls line Monday, May 5th. Bro. J. W. Kennedy, our local chairman, of Nora Springs, attended the convention in Kansas City several days, relieved by 11. A. Percy, for- merly agent there, who is farming close by, and comes in real bandy in an emergency. The wires have been taken out of the depot at Iowa hails and cut in at the yard otnee at the west end of the yards. Bros. I»aden, ioaksley Digitized by kjOOQle

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1266 The Railroad Telegrapher. and Meyers are now relieved of selling tickets and handling cash, and have a more private and quiet office in which to do their work. This change made the hiring of a night ticket clerk necessary, who, with Agent Voss and Cashier Cap- well, complete the force gt the depot. Three stops are now made there by all passenger trains. The meeting at Manly, May C4th. was called to see if we could organize a regular meeting there for every month. There was an enthusiastic bunch out, and we had a good general talk and learned considerable O. R- T.ism from each other. The small crowd was due to the rainy weather, and evidently a misunderstanding on the part of some of the boys. It was decided to continue the meeting and another was called for Satur- day night, June aist. W. J. Keiii, Div. Cor. Albert Lea & St. Paul Line — Albert Lea, Minn., and Rockford, Iowa, are no longer terminals, the terminal now being at Manly, Iowa, where all of our headquarters are located, and that little town is just booming— new resi- dences, stores, moving-picture shows and a new pool room, with many other improvements. Albert Lea yard is pretty quiet now, since the night switch crew has been taken off. The local and other trains which formerly stopped there now go straight through to Manly. Brothers, let us all pull together, and remem- ber, “No card, no favors,” and work hard for a better line-up, because the stronger we grow the better we can adjust conditions on this divi- sion. Our telegraph force, reduced some during June, will be increased again July ist. Gordonville nights was one of the tricks closed during June. Bro. T. H. natt is on a thirty-day vacation in Detroit, relieved by F. A. Wells, and he on second Glenville by Mr. Frost, from Gordonsville. One of the nons has almost turned his office into a “ham factory.” Bro. Wilkinson, first Northwood, secured Ply- mouth, Iowa, agency. A new passing track is being built between Curtis and Glenville, owing to the heavy traffic and delays to trains, and a box telephone will be placed there, so the trainmen can report them- selves. Boys, give the names of the trainmen you hear doing this to our local chairman, so he can take the matter up in the proper manner and have a regular phoner out there. Bro. Kirkpatrick, on second Curtis. Minn., writes all brothers to come and see his fine garden. Sam is some Rube. Bro. “Hank” Louden, “JV” Glenville, has gone with the 1. C. there. We sure miss the old boy. Bro. W. G. Cunningham checked in as operator and cashier at Owatonna, vice Bro. A. 11. ^ ust, transferred to first trick haribault, vice W. A. Birch, transferred to cashier ship there. J. J- Flynn draws second haribault. L. I. Henry, agent Hope, on June nth was found guilty of an assault on a storekeeper there. although the evidence seemed to be in favor of Mr. Henry. Extra Dispatcher Gorman, relieving at Manly while the dispatchers were taking their vacations, was relieved by a man from the Western Union. Agent and Bro. W. F. Chambers have been working a trick at Owatonna since Bro. Yust left there, in addition to having to look after business in order to keep it from competing roads. S. L. K. and Bob, Cert. 1287. Dakota Division — Bro. W. J. Edwards visited some of the boys along the line this jnonth, extending them the glad hand and pleasant smile. It does us good to see you, “Billy.” Come again. Bro. C. T. Stanly .is acting agent at Jas- per, vice W. C. Lehman, assigned to Galt; Wm. McMahon going to Popejoy. E. L. Ihlan, former traveling freight agent checked in at Sibley, Wal- lace going into another business. F. W. Dinsmore and W. O. Oden are on vaca- tion, Bro. W. A. Laudeman relieving the latter. H. G. Judd is now at Somers and C. C. Crich- ton at Palmer. L. Palmeteer, former agent at Esther vi lie, is now at Luverne, the telegrapher having been taken off there. Bro. W. A. Cousins is now at Thompson, R. C Farrington on third and S. F. Lathrop on second Dows. Bro. C. R. Cole, at Holmes, is now want- ing a station with living rooms. Congratulations. Bro. William Peterson, Ottosen, is on a vaca- tion in the West and looking things over with a view of investing. Bro. Tommy Carey is now on first “SR,” and Bro. A. F. Anderson on second; only two men there now. Bro. Ensley, second Dows, was relieved by Bro. Farrington for three weeks, visiting home folks in Ohio and Indiana. Hope “CE” gets onto some new way to convince the nons that they are on the ragged edge and puts them into effect when he conies back. We certainly need some- t...ng to ginger up the “dead ones” along tne line. Mr. Palmer, Clarion nights, has gone to the C. G. & W., relieved by Mr. Mikesall. I trust the C. G. & W. boys will have better luck than we had and pull Palmer over. The crops are showing up good, and everything points to prosperity on this division, with .a big shortage of equipment unavoidable. The derailment of No. 419 at Wallingford on June 4U1 necessitated the equipment going to the shops. The steam derrick was hurriedly run from Cedar Rapids, and in about fifteen hours the track was in use again. Nos. 464 and 4^3 were detoured by way of the M. & St. L., Spen- cer, C. M. & St. P. and Emmetsburg, and were efficiently handled by these roads, with but little delay. No. 420, leaving Estherville on time, was held up for four hours on account of the track being impassable. The cause of the accident is unknown. Fortunately, no one was badly hurt. The Des Moines River bridge near Livermore recently caught fire, presumably from the ashpan Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1267 of some engine, doing considerable damage before it was extinguished The steam pile driver from Iowa City arrived so promptly that in sixteen hours the bridge had been replaced with new pnmg and timbers and made passage for trains running ten miles per hour. Freight business was stopped and passenger trains were, detoured from Livermore over the M. & St. L. and C. & N. W. to Goldfield with little delay. A new bulletin came out June 16th — two months and twenty days since the last one was issued. Article VI, paragraph A, of our schedule states that a bulletin of vacancies will be issued the first and fifteenth of each month. I think the time has come when this matter should be ad- j usted. Brothers, something must be done to get in the few straggling nons on our division. They be- grudge the little money it takes to pay duel. Their motto is: “Grab every good thinfe you can secure for nothing and pay nothing that can* be eluded.” Let everyone get after the non next to him and give him no rest until he signs up. Only two sent me news this month, and not a word from the Gowrie Line. Brothers, let me have the news, so we can have a good write-up. Send all items to Box 377, Dow, Iowa. Pay your dues for this term promptly, and do not allow your protection to be valueless. C. C. E., Div. Cor. Amarillo Division, C. R. 1. & P. Ry.— Business is very quiet just now, but there have been fairly good rains practically all over the division, and the prospects are very good for a good fall and winter business if the rains con- tinue for awhile. Bro. R. M. Thompson, agent Wildorado, is off thirty days, relieved by Bro. B. L. Burk, who also relieved Bro. M. H. Keasler while he went to the Baltimore convention, and Bro. J. J. Mc- Lean, agent Lela, for thirty days or more. Now is a good time to remit your dues for the term ending December 31st. If you will all do this promptly, it will save the local chairman extra work, as well as reducing the postage bill. You all know how important it is to be right up with your dues. Let's all strive to give the very best service. We have nothing to lose, but all to gain by so doing. Be loyal to the company and the Order, too. It’s easy to do both, and you can not be loyal to yourself unless you do this. If you want to see something in the journal each month from this division, send in all the items you can by the twentieth to the local chair- man, and he will see that we have a write-up. There is not a non or delinquent on this divi- sion, and we have two more members than there are positions for. Yvnere’s the division that can beat such a record? Div. Cor., Cert. 1851. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Relay Division — Bulletin assignments: No. 76, R. J. Olsen; No. 77, C. R. Bauer. J. G. Lawler, 2556 Harney st., Omaha, Neb., has been appointed assistant local chairman lines west, and it is hoped that the members will co- operate with him in an effort to line up the nons. Bro. Lawler’s name was placed in the nominations for local chairman lines west, but it had been previously decided to have but one local chair- man for the entire division; therefore, the next best thing has been done to comply with the wishes of the men west of the river. The reports of the Grand officers to the late session of the Grand Division, held in Baltimore, showed that great progress was made in the past two years toward bettering the condition of the fraternity, with the largest membership ever at- tained. Each member should carefully read the report of this convention and see for himself wnat has been done. Many of us don’t take enough interest in our own affairs — just pay dues every six months and that’s the end of it, never stopping to find out if the men around us have paid up or not. Brothers, we are directly respon- sible for the non-member, because we don’t talk to him enough about the organization. If more of an effort was made to attend meet- ings a better education could be had along these lines. Bro. Wood, “GO,” is again able to be around, after a short illness. The delinquent list for the term just closed has been exceptionally small, and the prospects are bright for lining up the few nons left. If every member will do a little missionary work, it is possible that the Relay Division will be solid be- fore the close of the year. It is just as impor- tant to find out if a man has paid up as it is to secure a non. I am glad to note that some of our good brothers have secured enough appli- cations in the last six months to pay their dues for the ensuing term. The members have been very slow in sending in news items lately, and hope this matter will be given a little more attention in the future. Tne Relay Division is scattered in such a way that it is not convenient for us to hold meetings, unless it be for some special occasion; therefore, the columns of The Telegrapher is the only method we have to bring us close together. Each road division holds meetings quite frequently, and I wish to urge members of the Relay Division to attend these meetings as often as possible. J. J. Rose. Aurora Dirision — There was no news from this division in the May issue, because the writer was away at the time it should have gone to the editor. The mem- bers can not expect a big write up if they don’t help out with a few notes. If each of the 178 members would send the local chairman one note, we could have a nice write-up every month. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1268 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Russell, traveling passenger agent of the Grand Trunk Railway, was an Aurora caller. At one time he was operator at Downer’s Grove tower. Bro. J. H. McVey commercial agent of the L. & A. Ry., called on Bros. Todd and Noack at Sandwich recently. At one time he was agent at Meriden. Bro. Selander, of Sandwich, visited his rela- tives at Princeton on June 24th. Bro. Miller relieved John Cardwell of Leland, while visiting in the Northwest. Bro. Montgomery, of the Chicago Division, is now extra dispatcher in Aurora. Bro. Jones, of Big Rock, motored to Sandwich on June 22A. Bro. Graves is working the power job at Aurora, relieved at Mendota by A. J. Ranger. New towers will be built at Mendota “MS” and Eola. The latter place will be known at East Aurora. Recent assignments are: Telephoners, second, Harlem avenue, F. H. Husk; Sugar Grove, Bro. F. E. Wood; Stratford, O. N. Eckburg; Polo, Bro. B. II. Kroh; third, Chadwick, A. D. Poole; Naperville, Bro. W. J. Thomas. Telegraphers, third, Zcaring, Bro. A. H. Ford; Earlville, Bro. A. W. Roby; second, Flag Center, H. W. Lew- ton; Zearing, F. W. Ford; Oregon, P. C. Frazier, a new man. Day telegrapher Kewanee freight house not decided at the present writing. Now, brothers, let us give the railroad the best service we possibly can, and everyone do his part to make Aurora Division 200 strong in the next two months. Cert. 14. Galesburg Division and Quincy Branch — This month closes a remarkable term for the Galesburg Division, placing us at the head of the list in percentage of members paid up. It is encouraging to your general chairman, your general secretary and treasurer, and your local chairman to know that the Galesburg Divi- sion boys are paying dues very rapidly for the next term, many having already received cards. Our membership will continue to grow despite the balky ones. As is ably stated by our Peoria branch correspondent, the O. R. T. is a business proposition, pure and simple, and sells its wares for cash. We today rank foremost with the cleanest and largest organizations in existence. Our Order is an established fact, doing business in a business-like way. I believe the time is far past when it is necessary to educate the station man as to what this Order stands for. Those who have remained out of the ranks during the growth know what we have done and what they have willingly accepted at our hands gratis. Those who are just starting their railroad career do not, of course, know what has been built up for them by the privation and to:l and hardship of the old-timers. This class should, however, comprehend with little trouble just what we ex- pect of them. There is no other route; it’s simply sign up or we know the reason, that’s all. No fair-minded man can plead ignorance. Petty ex- cuses are so threadbare that one experienced in soliciting knows immediately just the kind of maxi he’s up against. Let’s line up the nons this next term and bring the “Old Galesburg” right to the top. We can do it if you will help. I can not do it alone. F. J. Graves, Local Chairman. Remember, brothers, we have a book of rules as well as a schedule, and I trust no man from this division will suffer from a willful disobedience of the same. I would suggest, brothers, that more of you try to get out to our meetings, also that it would greatly increase your personal mention in these columns if someone would take the trouble to hand in an item. Note the write-up from the north end and Peoria way. They have “hung it on” you Quincy jbranch men all the way this month. We are glad to note that Calmar is at last filled permanently by Mr. Sage, of Aledo. Portal sec- ond is on bulletin. It is now Bro. Sherman, extra “MB,” in Bro. Austin’s place. There will be no meeting during the month of August. We need only two on the Peoria to make it solid. Cert. 49*- Galesburg Diznsion, North End — Bro. Larson, agent Henderson, has sold his motor car. Bro. Jones bid in Lyndon agency. Bro. Wood, agent Fenton, spent his vacation in Florida. It is now Bro. Reeves, second Henderson. Bro. McGraw, second East Moline, w’as off two weeks, relieved by Mr. Carter. Mr. Tobin, second trick dispatcher north end, was relieved by Extra Dispatcher Kelley. Agent and operators at Denrock resigned. Agency bid in by Bro. Nelson, of Lyndon, second by Bro. B. S. Waite, of Plum River tower, and third by Mr. Everett, of Farmington. Sisters Cornwall and Bennett, of Briar Bluff, have both resumed work; after a short vacation. If you are expecting to take a vacation this year, better think about it now, while we have plenty of extra men wanting work. Mr. Norcross, second Rock Island passenger station, transferred to Galesburg relay office. When going through Moline, do not fail to note the excellent condition of the grass plot near the depot. Greenwood is a handy man with the lawn mower. Possibly it would be a benefit to some if they would again read the instructions in regard to the nine-hour law. The north end is not being very heavily repre- sented at the Galesburg and Rock Island meet- ings, which are held for your benefit. Certainly more of us could attend if we would try. Let us think this over, and if a more central point or some place that will fit your train service better can be selected, I am sure that Brov Graves would he willing to call a meeting at any point which would enable more to attend. Cert. 1851. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1269 Peoria Branch — The meeting held at Peoria on June ist was a success in every particular, thirty brothers being present, with each road entering Peoria repre- sented. General Chairman Carder, as temporary chairman, made quite an interesting talk. General Secretary Rogers made a most pleasant talk, which was greatly appreciated. General Secretary Edwards, of the Rock Island Lines, also addressed us, and his address was greatly enjoyed by all present. The success of our club, which was organized at this meeting, is a foregone conclusion. We started with twenty-five members, have already increased it to thirty, and by the end of the year we will be over fifty strong. The management of the Jefferson Hotel has most generously donated the use of one of their parlors for ou£ meetings once a month. They will be held in the afternoons. Don’t forget the time — the first Sunday in each month. You are welcome at any time, and your presence will be thoroughly appreciated. A more complete write-up will be found elsewhere in this issue. Bro. J. B. England, agent Elmwood, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Extra Agent W. H. Keight, Bro. A. C. McNeff, “Big Four;” Bro. H. L. W. Slceter, C. & A., and Bro. D. G. Rixey, C. B. & Q. local offices, attended a most successful meeting at Bloomington on Saturday night, June 2 1 st. The C. & A. boys are certainly coming along in grand shape. The enthusiasm displayed by them speaks well for the numerous live ones on “The Only Way.** Bro. V. H. Austin, second Camp Point, just secured a welljdeserved promotion as assistant city ticket agent at Peoria, with headquarters in Mr. Page’s office, 205 South Jefferson avenue. Bro. L. F. Antrim, Oak Hill, who relieved Bro. A. D. Clark, resigned, was relieved at Knoxville by C. M. Allen, from the C. & A., and relieved Bro. Jordan on Lewiston, who relieved Bro. Meyers, acting agent while A. M. Heston was on two months' vacation. We are just beginning another term, and I am sure that every brother wishes to see our mem- bership increase as much, if not more, than last year; therefore, get after that non working next to you and persuade him to join. You will be surprised at your success if you will only try. Our organization is a business proposition, and the more members we have means better salaries and better working conditions. The help of the entire membership now will hasten the time when we will be repaid a thousand times over both in satisfaction and perfectly real money. D. G. R., Cert. 928. LaCrossc Division — Bro. P. B. Voss, third Glen Haven, was re- lieved recently while on a trip to St. Louis by Telegrapher Dunne, a mew man. Bro. Scholmeier bid in Fountain City agency, vice Bro. Kelly, whom we hope will be rein- stated. Should you get a bulletin regarding this, do all you can to make it a success. Bro. Fitz, second East Dubuque, is on a trip to Florida and other points South. The meeting at Savanna on May 29th was not very well attended. Bros. Carder and Rogers gave us a good talk. Brothers, you should attend these meetings better. When asking for a pass, state what you want it for. It’s now Bro. A. J. McCarthy, extra. Bro. P. V. McCue bid in second Prescott on bulletin, and Bro. Rendy, third Hager. The notes are very few this month, owing to the lack of support given by the brothers. However, I thank Bro. Schrunk for his help, and hope more will follow next time. Cert. 426. Hannibal Division — Bro. G. E. Beck, on his honeymoon, has remem- bered the home boys by sending them card3 from San Francisco, Cal., and other points, say- ing he was enjoying the trip immensely. Miller Stout, of Reading, while off straighten- ing up an inheritance from his mother’s estate, was relieved by Phoner J. M. Porter, who later relieved Bro. Jarman, agent Machens, relieving Bro. Leu on second there, relieving Bro. Ringo at Alexandria, called home on account of the serious illness of his father. Phoner Porter was relieved at Reading by Phoner Jackson. Agent Ogilvie, at Ashburn, on vacation, will probahly bring back his lady love from Texas with him, Bro. Chipman, at Reading, was asked to lay off until they could get him a velocipede car. Bro. Ed Hamilton, agent Hawk Point, was re- lieved, owing to the illness of his mother, by Bro. Laudell, and he by Phoner Gregory, from Orchard Farm, who also relieved W. W. Wing while he relieved Bro. Long, agent Bellflower on account of sickness in his family. Have you sent the necessary for the new card? Our “misters” on this division talk “our” schedule for revenue only, but the brothers on the Burlington are paying for it, and those “mis- ters” with brass enough in their make-up to put telegraph instruments in every office on the divi- sion are enjoying it. Bro. Wilburn, wife and son, of Peruque, were Orchard farm visitors between trains a few days ago. Bro. Smart, of Seeburger, is quite a “Beau Brummel.” Bro. Kenning, Hannibal relay, is nursing a broken leg, owing to a mix-up with a raotocyde, which gave Earl the worst of it. He has the sympathy of all the boys. Every day they inquire about him on the wire. Give our local chairman a helping hand. Callie is strictly first class and a willing worker, but do not expect him to be the “whole cheese” and do your work as well as his own. The nons are handing us that kind of a bunch right now. Sister Miss Opal Hubbard, third Orchard Farm, is driving a new five-passenger “Empire” car, purchased recently, and seems to handle it with Digitized by Google

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1270 The Railroad Telegrapher. as much ease as she does trains, which is saying considerable. If we had a few more offices like Machens, this division would be ioo per cent. That bunch is solid from cellar to garret. They believe an O. R. T. should give the best of service, and they certainly give it at “TJ.” Boys, get after the non;. A few applications will give you a credit on your 1914 card which will be a help to you and at the same time help some “blind sinner” to mend his ways. Nothing on bulletin this month. We are glad to note that no telegrapher’s name appears on the discipline list for the months of April and May. This is a good showing, and looks as though they were doing their best for the company. Div. Cob. Burlington Division — Another dues-paying time has rolled around. Pay up early in the term, brothers. This will allow our general officers to expend their energies on the nons instead of writing to us reminding us of our unpaid dues. We have more members on the Burlington Division than we have ever had before, but don’t forget the man working next to you; see whether he has an up-to-date, and if he has not, talk O. R. T. to him. If we would all get in the game in earnest for one term, the result would be surprising; let’s try it. W. R. Smiddy, from Roscoe, bid in Cedar. Mrs. I. S. Casto, agent there, has resigned and gone to Europe for several months’ vacation. Bro. J. Vannoy, agent Freemont, is on vaca- tion, relieved by William Stout, who also relieved Bro. McKay, agent' Pack wood, on three weeks’ vacation. L. V. Clark relieved yours truly while^ on an automobile law suit at Mt. Pleasant and at the Baltimore convention, which was one of the best the O. R. T. has ever held. It is certainly a good school. I don’t see how anyone can attend one of these conventions without coming home a better O. R. T. member and a better union man than ever. Later Mr. Clark bid in Roscoe, vice Mr. Smiddy, who goes to Cedar. Bro. Jack Datin, agent Bussy, went and got married and never said a word about it. We will’ forgive him if he comes across with a good cigar. We are sorry to learn that Bro. Gaibel is still on sick leave. Hope to see him back soon. Not a line from any of the boys for The Telegrapher this month. Don’t forget that any notes you can send will be thankfully received. Help us kut a little next month. J. F. Frain, Local Chairman. Ottumioa Division — Another six months have gone down into his- tory, and what that history has been to each and every one of us is best known to our individ- ual selves. However, taking everything into con- sideration, and on the whole, it has been a steady forward movement of progress, and while un- eventful, conditions are brightening in their as- pect and our membership i9 on the steady increase, new ones having been added to the ranks, show- ing an awakened interest. It is the closing of the first half and beginning of. the last half of the year, and time to pay dues for the ensuing terra. Since our last write-up we have attended the Grand convention at Baltimore, and we believe that much good was done at this session. Some mighty good resolutions were passed, and just as soon as they can be put into effect, there will be another great victory for the grand old Order. A full record of the proceedings was sent you with the June Telegrapher, which I wish you would make it a point to read. You will find it very interesting as well as educational. It is now Bros. L. W. Huston and H. R. Bab- cock, agent and second trick at Gladstone, which, with Bro. Walden on third, makes that station solid — the first in a long time. Steady work and keeping at it will win. Bro. W. E. Haist, of West Burlington, has been appointed agent Albia — another brother going up — relieved on bid by Bro. O. Starbuck, of Wood- burn. Bro. E. P. Browne, from Afton third to Mt. Pleasant third; Bro. Menzie, third Maxon to third Albia, vice Bro. Pohlson, to agent Maxon. Bro. E. O. Browning, who bid in third Batavia, is relieving Bro. Van Benthuysen, first Fairfield, on vacation, fishing in the wilds of Wyoming. It he tells you he caught ’em, take it for straight goods. The student question is getting rather serious at some of our stations. I wish to remind you of your obligations, boys. Remember, you must get permission from your president before taking students, and it is also a violation of the com- pany’s rules to take them. We had a case re- cently wherd two. of our men were severely cen- sured for the acts of an outsider. Don’t permit it, and don’t do it, boys. Let’s all do our best to get our membership up to the 100 per cent mark. We will be going after another schedule before long, and want every man to have a card. Our records at this time (May 21st) show that dues are being paid rapidly, and we trust by the time trfi* appears in the journal everyone will have a new card. E. A. Brand, Local Chairman. St. Joseph Division — Brothers, we are striving to make the St. Joe the banner division of No. 130, so let’s all get that non working with us. Give your local chair- man the name of any new man working with you holding a card in some other division, so we can transfer him. That means a new member for us, and don't overlook your dues. You understand that our membership must be 100 per cent before wc can get 100 per cent standing with our offi- cials. It is to our interest to all pull together for the building up of our division. The best built-up division get the best concessions. Now let’s be that division. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1271 Bro. J. S. Clanton bid in Parkville agency, vacating Percival for Bro. P. J. Renfrow, from Francis street nights. Mr. Baker goes from Bart- let agency to Francis street nights. We hope it will soon be Bro. Baker. Bro. P. A. Fewson bid in Water Works. Bro. R. R. Field, from Rushville agency to Fairfax agency. Bro. Jesse Hull, tower 58 to Rushville agency, Bro. E. J. Glaze drawing first at tower 58. Bro. V. V. Hipsley, Payne nights to Nishna- botna agency. Bro. F. S. Locke bid in Forbes third. Bro. J. D. Hays, Hamburg third to Clear- mont agency, Hamburg third bid in by Bro. Soap/ Stouffer. Bro. H. Rueff, Shambaugh, bid in Worth agency and Bro. J. H. Brennan, Shambaugh agency. Bro. G. W. Potter goes from Forbes agency to Bartlett agency; Forbes on bulletin. Extra Boyer bid in Bartlett nights. It will soon be Bro. Boyer. Our club meeting at St. Joseph, at Hotel Robi- doux, June 7th, was a grand success, there being about nineteen good brothers present. General Chairman Bro. J. F. Carder gave us a very instructive talk on our work. We were very agreeably surprised to see the smiling face of Bro. Hunt, local chairman of the McCook Division, who also gave us a good talk and some very instructive pointers on our work- ing conditions. Come again, Bro. Hunt. We are always glad to have brothers with us from other divisions. Brothers, don’t overlook your M. B. D. assess- ments. The prompt payment o.f these assessments is necessary to keep in good standing. The 'numerous changes of positions on this division the last two months, we are glad to say, have been bulletined and filled in accordance with tne schedule. Those brothers who have changed their post office address will please notify your general secretary and treasurer, Bro. J. H. Rogers, Jr., 717 North Tenth street, LaCrosse, Wis., or your local chairman, Bro. F. A. Arnold, Ham- burg, Iowa. This will save your officers a great deal of work and unnecessary postage and keep us in touch with each other at all ' times. Bro. G. A. Conaway, Bigelow, on vacation, went to California to purchase a fig farm, relieved by Bro. T. A. Pearce, extra agent. Bro. F. A. Elder and wife, of Donald, left June 9th for Seattle to spend the summer, relieved by Bro. D. D. Cranor, of Block 36. Bro. Cole, agent Armour, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. J. S. Gardner. Bro. F. A. Locks, of Water Works, who bid ^in Worth agency, decided he was no engineer, and went back to the main line. Bro. F. E. Twist and wife, from Sparks, Nev., are visiting friends and relatives in Albany and other Missouri points. Bro. Cash, agent Waldron, and family visited his folks at Armour, Mo., recently. Brothers, we have lost a very able member in the recent death of Bro. T. W. Watson, first tower 46. He had nearly thirty-five years’ expe- rience, and was one of the best telegraphers in his day. Bro. D. D. Cranor relieved Mr. Canfield, sec- ond block 36, two weeks while visiting home folks at Wilton, Iowa. Bro. R. R. Johnson, agent Halls, who left for Scranton, Iowa, June 13th, on account of the sickness of his father, was relieved by Bro. P. A. Fewson. Our depots have improved wonderfully by be- ing repaired and painted. Mr. Thiehoff, our new third trick dispatcher, is a prince to work with, always prompt and kind to everyone. Mr. Brown, chief dispatcher, passed through recently, shaking hands with all his men en route to California on a short vacation. Three work trains were put on, June xst, north of Nodaway, working on the double track. Bro. Newlan, Weston, has six men helping him handle the work, owing to the increase in busi- ness. Bro. O. E. Whalen, third Armour; Bro. C. Conard and T. M. Bunton went to Savannah on the Interurban, June 17th. Bro. A. B. Hainline, first block 36, visited friends and home folks at Rushville recently. Bro. Hale, while attending court, was relieved by Mr. Brennen. v Bro. Arnold, Hamburg, is off looking for a wife. Bro. J: H. Campbell, Jr., third Curzons, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. M. V. Snyder, later by Bro. E. C. Norris. It is now Bro. C. L. O’Hara, second block 8a, and Bro. J. H. Campbell, third Curzons. Our division is improving each month, and with the work we are doing it will soon be as near solid as possible, owing to some who will never see the good that the O. R. T. is doing for them. We thank Bros. Arnold, Whalen, Hickman and Cranor for this write-up. Cert, i 227. Lincoln Division — On account of being unable to write you all a personal letter, I am addressing you collectively through The Telegrapher. I returned O. K. from the Baltimore convention, which was a grand success, where I found that the O. R. T. is one of the most prominent organizations in the U. S. A. today, and others besides O. R. T. men feel that way. We had a great convention. Be 9ure and read the proceedings, which reached you with the June Telegrapher, and give you, in detail, the convention proceedings, and which should be very interesting to you. I want to call your par- ticular attention to the reports of the President, General Secretary and Treasurer, and Third Vice- President. Their reports will give you some idea what the O. R. T. has done for the telegraphers in the U. S. A. and Canada in the past two years. I wish it were possible for the entire membership to attend these conventions. I am sure it would make better Order men out of all Digitized by LiOOQle

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1272 The Railroad Telegrapher. of us, and would educate us as to what organiza- tion really stands for. I am unable to find words that would express my exact feelings in regard to this, but hope you will read your Telegrapher carefully and learn all you can in that way. We still have a few nons among us, and I hope every member will take it upon himself to land one between now and December 31st; remember you will be given $1.00 credit on your dues, be- sides helping the cause along. With best wishes and hoping we break the record for new members. Fraternally P. H. Miller. Lincoln Division Notes — On account of the sickness last spring of Bro. E. H. Wade, St. Paul, his dues were waived by Bro. Quick. We are always willing to help a brother in need, and hope our work will he appre- ciated enough by our brothers to give us a helping hand in lining up the nons. We are showing them daily that we work for the interest of the men we represent. Bro. W. L. Bailey, agent Lushtoir, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Smith, extra. Bro. R. B. Silvers, first Sutton, is a frequent Sunday visitor at Friend. The following brothers paid dues before July 1 st: B. F. Kaney, extra agent; W. G. Weaver, Exeter; E. H. Yerkes, Phillips; C. R. Baker, York; J. M. Coombs, Trumbull, and A. 8. Kel- log,. Palmer. Forty-five up to June 14th and Lincoln Division had six, who’s next. Looks like our division is bound to be one of the best of Division 130. Do not forget your dues, boys. We carry you for sixty days until September 1st, but after that you are delinquent and not entitled to any pro^ tcction in either insurance or otherwise. To give you a chance, we carry you on the roll until December 31st, after which you are dropped unless you pay up before that time, when you will have to join all over again, so do not allow yourself to become delinquent. For the good of Division 130 do not run behind until December 31st and be dropped for non-payment of dues. N. F. Davies, C. & O. Kearney, transferred to Chicago, relieved by Bro. Olson, from Ord, re- lieved by Bro. Lutman, extra. Bro. L. H. Olson, second Cobb, to second Crete; Bro. Hill to third "GS” on bulletin. Bro. I. C. York, Giltner, on vacation to sunny California, relieved by Bro. B. F. Kaney, extra agent. Bro. P. H. Miller, first “GS” Hastings, has resumed after three weeks’ vacation and attend- ing Baltimore convention. Mr. Mitchell, who relieved him, was relieved by Bro. Lutman and returned to New York. Bro. J. C. Van House, extra, second “GS” Hastings, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Lut- man after Bro. Miller’s return. Bro. C. L. Blodgett, third “NL” Lincoln, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. McGee, and he by Bro. E. O. Erickson from third “KY” Lincoln relieved by a new man. Bro. J. F. Mercier, second Sutton, has re- turned after a very joyous honeymoon. The boys are all glad to see Frank back, and wish him every happiness. Bro. W. O. Allison, second Hastings, resigned and went to some mine road in Utah, job as- signed to G. O. Vant. Bro. Lutman, extra “GS” Hastings, to Juniata, visiting Bro. Chadwick, after Bro. Van House returned later to Ord, extra. Bro. C. J. Lempk, agent Pauline, on couple of weeks* vacation, relieved by Bro. V. D. Ched- iester, later relieved by Bro. G. O. Vant, second “GS” Hastings, Bro. Vant on vacation. Bro. G. H. Barrett, third Grand Island, oft few days under weather, relieved by Mr. Caugh- lin, from the Omaha Division. Bro. W. R. Ball, second Grand Island, relieved by Bro. C. J. Van House. Before Bro. Ball reported at York he spent a few days with folks in Heartwell, and seeing the boys at “GS” Hastings and Kenesaw. Bro. J. Cogill, Archer, on vacation, relieved by Bro. H. M. Renan, of Wymore Division. Assignments: H. E. Stayner, second Cushman; Bro. P. H. Miller, first “GS” Hastings; Bro. W. Peer, agency Ashton; Bro. B. J. Hill, third “GS” Hastings; Bro. G. O. Vant, second “GS” Hast- ings; Bro. W. R. Ball, third York; Bro. O. W. Olson, cashier and operator Kearney; Bro. J. C. Van House, second Grand Island; Bro. G. L. Lutman, operator Ord; Bro. L. H. Olson, second Crete; Mr. W. F. Nichols, second Cobb; Mr. R. B. Blacketer, night tower Exeter; Fairmont sec- ond on bulletin. Bro. C. J. Van House, second extra “GS” Hastings, to second Grand Island on bulletin. Bro. W. R. Ball, second Grand Island, to third York on bulletin. Bro. G. O. Vant, second Fairmont, to second Hastings on bulletin, relieved at Fairmont by Mr. Goldsberry, extra, from “GS,” while second Fairmont under bulletin. J. R. Golden, Central City, returned from vacation in Tennessee and Cheyenne, relieved by Mr. Smith, extra. Bro. Kline, of Cairo, who relieved Mr. Potts, of Hampton, off on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Doll, extra. Bro. Cunselman is back at Utica, after a few days’ vacation, relieved by three or four different foners and helpers. Boys try and let me have all the changes and happenings of the division, as it is impossible to hear all of them. It will be greatly appreciated. Send your news to second trick "HAM” at Aurora. Div. Cor. Alliance Division — Extra Agent Bro. Harkleroad is kept busy on the Deadwood line. During the last two months he has been in nearly every station there. He relieved Bro. Baldwin, agent Hot Springs, several days recently, also Bro. Wagner, agent Engle- wood. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1273 Bro. Anderson, assistant agent at Custer, re- cently assigned to telegraph duty at Orella, went to Hcraingford second pending bulletin. Bro. Hollenbeck, on his claim a few days, was relieved by Mrs. Hollenbeck. Bro. Powell, agent Nahant, has had two box car bodies furnished him for a home. He took in the sights at Custer recently. Cashier Wertenberger, at Deadwood, bid in Mystic agency, vice Mr. Metz, gone to Salt Lake City. Bro. Donegan, agent Spearfish, was off a few days recently. Bro. Wolf bid in second Seneca. Some brother on the east end line up Mr. Doolittle at Lakeside. Bro. Newman is now in the relay service at Omaha. We are very sorry to lose such a good hard worker. Bro. Jolly is on a trip east. Bro. Blain, from the C. & N. W. at Crawford, will probably file a new application for employ- ment with his C. & N. W. service letter. I have advised him to that effect. He was dismissed from the C. & N. W. while Bro. Troy was arranging to get the letter, and neither Mr. Redfern nor Mr. Gavin will employ him without it. H. L. Ormsby, agent Broken Bow for fifteen years, away for over a year, has been assigned to Alliance ticket agency. Bro. Kennedy is having lots of new men now- adays. Hemingford seems to be trying ’em all. Spme of the brothers on the east end please keep us posted on the new men coming to the division down there and advise whether members or non-members, with certificate, card and division numbers. This will help us to keep in touch with affairs there and in keeping the division solid. Let us figure on holding a meeting at Edge- raont about the middle of July and have as many of the brothers east of Alliance attend as possible to try and organize a club at either Crawford or Edgemont. With the Atlantic and Sheridan Divi- sions and neighboring C. & N. W. brothers wc should be able to form a pretty fair club, which would be beneficial to all of us. Let me hear from you, brothers, and if it is desired, I will take the matter up with the local chairman of the Sheridan Division and of the Northwestern in this territory. Would be glad to hear from any of the brothers in regard to the club proposition or any other matter of importance. Bro. Fitzgerald, please donate a few items by the 2 1 st of July. E. S. P., Cert. 13, Custer, S. D. West End, Alliance Division — Bro. Jack Kennedy, agent Hemingford, was the orator of the day at that place Memorial day. Understand he will deliver an address on "Votes for Women” in the near future. We are pleased to learn that Bro. "Bugs" Lyons is back in Alliance relay again. Bro. Frank Brunkhorst, Alliance relay, has been pro- moted to extra dispatcher Deadwood. Congratu- lations. Bro. B. W. Karman. agent C. & N. W. Buck- mira, Wyoming, w-as a welcome caller at Craw-ford, Neb., while on a thirty days’ vacation. Bro. Jerry Caldwell, assigned first Broken Bow, vice Bro. Washburn, who goes to Hazard station, and Bro. Sid Parkinson bid in second Broken Bow. Bro. L. D. Perrine is back with us again and has been assigned to Provo agency. The new law which went into effect in July forbidding women to work more than fifty-foui hours a week will affect several sisters in Ne- braska. While this law is a good one in a general way, we are sorry to have it knock the ladies out of work, but it can not be helped. L. M. Davis, Cert. 2309. Wymore Division — Bro. Joe Powell, agent Lanham, on vacation, was relieved by Tom Antrim, who also relieved Bro. Algier, agent Armour, on leave of absence. Former Bro. F. C. Savage is back again in service on this division. Some of you boys secure his application. Bro. Henderson, agent Fortescue, away on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Pekar. J. W. VanDusen, agent Tobias, on vacation trying out a position in a bank, was relieved by Mr. Savage. L. K. James, second Superior, has resigned. J. H. McCahan, agent White Cloud, off sick, was relieved by Mr. Travis, Preston nights. J. M. Pope, agent Rulo, on vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. Workman, who also relieved Bro. Hanlon, agent Lawrence, while looking after his farm in Florida. Mr. Bittner, Dawson nights, has been on the sick list. Mr. Hethcrington, a phoner, bid in Hoag. Mr. Reid, assigned to Humboldt third, there being no takers. Former helper A. C. Antrim, from Sterling, is on third phone trick at Superior. Bro. L. L. Fuller, agent Tccumseh, on a trip east, was relieved by Bro. Ileskett, and he by Bro. Grimes. Bro. C. G. Minnick, second Nebraska City, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Hohaus. M. A. Graves, agent Wilcox, has resigned and moved to Canada. Bro. Stewart, Wymore relay, recently attended court in Lincoln. H. B. Deane, Wymore relay, and R. W. Ziegler, Chester days, are two of the latest to file then applications. Have you paid your dues for the term com- mencing July 1st? If not, remit at once and sec how nice it feels to have a strictly up-to-date card in your pocket. Send in some items for next month, and keep after the non, even though the weather may be warm. Let us keep grinding away, bearing in mind, “No card, no favors.” l)iv. Cor. Digitized by UiOOQle

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1274 The Railroad Telegrapher. McCook Division — Assignments: W. E. Lee, Oxford Junction, to Holdrege first; L. S. Watts, Otis third, to Fort Morgan third; D. Koemel, Roggcn third, to Edi- son nights; R. C. Miller, Herndon agent, to Palisade agent; Louis Claus, third Culbertson, to third Roggcn; H. Banta drew Oxford Junction nights, and F. Huff third Otis — all brothers. This is as it should be. Mr. Boldman, ag^nt Jndianola, off, relieved by James, from Wymore Division. Mr. Purvis, agent Holorook. off, relieved by Mr. Cheehey, from Bartley nights, relieved by Mr. Logan, helper from Parks. Bro. Iloffnaglc relieving Bro. Harris at Dan- bury. Bro. Salade off few nights at Alma. Bro. Roberts, of Trenton, made a business trip to Holbrook recently. Bro. Jessup, third Stratton, in Indianapolis, re- lieved by Mr. Whitaker, from Hastings, an old- timer. Bro. Banta was relieved at Parks by Mclntire, Regan and Bro. Jackson in rapid succession. Regan went to Brush for relief. Bro. Weyl was relieved a few days by Mr. Kapsar. On account of the shortage of men and the sickness of Mr. Glenn, the night office there was closed a few nights recently. Bro. Hardesty, at Haigler extra, relieving Bro. Curran, working in superintendent’s office and “MC” extra. Bro. Curran also relieved at Oxford and Laird. Bro. C. M. Byrd, second Yuma, off to get married, relieved by Bro. I'cxton, from the U. P. Bro. O. B. Landau, of LaFayette, was relieved by Mr. Garty, later sent to LaFayette, and then to Lyons, to help out Bro. Swcncy with the tour- ist business in Estes Park. Bro. Landau relieved Bro. C. R. Hunt a few days while he attended an O. R. T. meeting at McCook and some other O. R. T. business with the officials. On Bro. Hunt’s return Bro. Landau visited home folks near Seibert, Colo., and at- tended the wedding of his brother O. B., then took thirty days’ trip. We had a nice meeting at McCook the night of June 14th. Bro. Carder made an interesting talk. Bro. Hunt told us what was done at the Baltimore convention. It w’as a quiet and inter- esting meeting. There were twentv-tw'o of the brothers and sisters present. I wish all of you who can would come to these meetings. Among those piesent were: Bro. Hardman, from IIol- drege; Bro. Bauer* from the East End; Bro. Le Baron, from the Oberlin Branch, Bros. Bloom ami Haine, from Oxford. a Bo Bro. Lee, from Holdrege, the first time he was able to be with us: also Bros. Pi'rimer and Roberts, of Trenton, always at each meeting; Sister Hat ding, from Long island, came also. The Relay Division turned out in force, and it was about 1 130 a. m. when all left. Mr. Runnels will give all trans- portation who ask for it that can possibly come. Try and meet with us next time. Bros. Carder and Hunt called upon Bro. A. Yr. Anderson and wife, of Yuma, on Sunday fol- lowing the meeting, and enjoyed Bro. Andy’» hospitality to the fullest extent, and also got a glimpse of A. V. Jr., whose recent arrival prevented Andy, who is a regular attendant, from coming to the meeting. I had the promise of other items but they didn't materialize. Kindly drop me a note of all the changes you know of, so we will have a nice write-up each month. Yours fraternally, C. R. Hunt, L. C., Erie, Colo. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to call unto Himself the beloved daughter of Bro. A. L. Morris, of Woodruff “KS,” Miss Verna, just entering into womanhood, who was dearly loved by all who knew her, therefore, be it Resolved, That while we bow in humble sub- mission to His will, we also extend to the be- reaved father and mother our sincere sympathy in this, their hour of bereavement. Resolved, That a copy of this be spread upon the minutes of C. B. & Q. Division No. 130, and a copy sent to the journal for publication. H. S. F. Bevans, C. R. Hunt, O. B. Landau. Committee. ~ neridan Division — Bro. A. D. McKerchar having resigned, creates a vacancy as local chairman, to which position I have been appointed by the general chair- man until an election is called and a permanent local chairman electeu. It is a great pleasure for me to be selected to fill the position of local chairman, and will put forth my very best efforts for the division and its members impartia..y. Bro. McKerchar leaves the division in good shape, and. has been an earnest worker in the behalf of the Order, and the oheridan Division wish him a successful and prosperous future. It is to the interest of the members of this division that we have one ot our very best members to fill the position of local chairman in the election of a permanent local chairman let us look for our best interests. During the time I am holding the position 1 will appreciate it as a personal favor if each member on the division will consider himself a committee of one to sec that every new member is reported to me, with his certificate number, and assist in affecting transfer of members of other divisions to this one, and work continuously on every non until we can say there are no nons. It is impossible for the local chairman to do everything that is necessary to keep the division up to the proper standard without the assistance of die other members, and I hope that I will have your united support. With best wishes for the Order and especially the Sheridan Division, I am, Yours fraternally, J. E. Wham, Acting L. C. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1275 Sheridan Division Notes — Bro. Sanders, from Hardin second, bid in Bal* lantine agency. Second Hardin, on bulletin, is being filled by Mr. Craft, a new mas. Sister Young, second Wyola, is spending her vacation at Thermopolis at the springs, relieved by her son, Glen Young, who will be one of us as soon as eligible. , Bro. R. H. Owen is back on Corinth nights, after a few nights' enforced absence on account of having been struck by a car door while hano.ng up orders. Bro. Ross was forced to give up Basin agency on account of ill health, and was assigned to Hardin second. We hope to see Bro. Ross im- prove in health. He is badly missed by the Basin people. Mr. Fetter, who bid in Basin agency, was relieved by Mr. Beck, who later relieved Mr. Me Intire, at Kirby, six weeks, and Bro. Keys, agent Kirby, ten days. Bro. Soderberg, agent Greybull, is handling the station alone during the absence of Cashier Beck. Bro. F. J. Dempsey, from the Wymore Division, bid in the Thermopolis cashiership. We hope Bro. Dempsey can land Mr. Vacek. Bro. Williams, third Wyola, relieved Bro. Scott, agent Lucerne, resigned. R. E. Mills, assigned to Oriva nights. Some of you brothers secure him for our side. I am thankful to Sister Galliher, of Crow agency, for her assistance in preparing these few notes, and hope I will have more assistance and a better write-up next month. Div. Cor. Atlantic Coast Line Ry. Richmond District — On account of the cool weather through the Southeast, the truck season has not been as good as usual in this section, but other business is bet- ter. The new yards nearing completion at Falling Creek will help the congested conditions around South Richmond during the rush season. Bro. H. F. Taylor, who relieved Bro. McCot- ter, “B” tower, while he attended the Baltimore convention, was assigned third “YM” shops, three tricks having been opened and second bulletined. Bro. Baker, “B” tower second, off sick, relieved by Bro. Lucas, from “YM,” and he by Bro. Nathan Graves, relieved by a new man on third Drewrys Bluff. Bro. Lowry bid in second “CY” tower. There are now new men at third Drewry’s Bluff, second and third Halifax, and one at Huske. Watch out, boys, and see that they carry the right credentials. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and Supreme Architect of the universe to call to her home, Annie Mildred, the infant daughter of Bro. and Mrs. M. A. Palmore; in manifestation of our sympathy in their moments of sonow and grief, be it Resolved , That the members of the Atlantic Coast Line, Division 132, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers. extend to the sorrowing father and mother their most heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved father and mother, and a copy to Thf. Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion. J. K. McCotter, M. G. Fowlkes, W. J. Scott, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Drew'ry’s Bluff, Va., June 14, 1913. Members Richmond District, Division 132: My wife and self take this means to thank each of you for the lovely floral design sent us, to be placed on the grave of our dear little girl, who departed life May 27th. We wish it were so we could thank each con- tributor in person. We certainly appreciated it, and it lightened our burden to a great extent to know that we were remembered by such a host of friends during the dark hours that hovered over our household. Our prayer is that God’s blessing will be with each of you, and when our earthly union is dis- solved that each member will be gathered to that heavenly home where trouble is not known. Fraternally, M. A. Palmore and Wife. Faycttczille District — Having been away this month, my acquaintance with matters on the district are somewhat lim- ited. Bro. R. S. Dickson, agent Rowland, off fifteen days (not at the company’s expense), relieved by Bro. II. T. Provost, relieved on first there by Bro. H. R. Berry and he on second by Mr. Proc- tor, a new man. Later Bro. Berry bid in second Hamer, and Bro. G. G. Tuttle third Rowland. Bro. Ren f row is now on second while his wife is sick. Bro. R. A. Barber, from the Savannah District, is now in “X,-’ Rocky Mount. Bro. C. R. Shuler, of Selma second, bid in the fifth trick there. Glad to see the boys on the district bidding on these relay jobs, as it has been hard to fill them from the line. Bro. A. P. Chambliss, agent Pee Dee, bid in first at the tower there. The recent handsome increase in salary at that point makes the eight- hour telegraph position more attractive than the agency. Bro. D. V. Montague has been assigned first at Pembroke, and has moved his family there from Wilson. Quite a number of other positions have been on bulletin during the month, but have not yet learned the assignments. Bro. F. A. Boswell, of Contentnea, attended the Baltimore convention and had a very pleasant and Digitized by LiOOQle

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1276 The Railroad Telegrapher. profitable trip. He was glad to know that there were such able men in the telegraph service as he met at the convention, and says it was an inspira- tion to him to hear the manner in which the dele- gates discussed the many questions that came up for settlement. He was relieved by Bro. Mon- tague. Bro. J. H. Williams, general secretary and treasurer, also attended the convention, but as this was his fifth trip, he ha3 gotten accustomed to meeting the able men in the Order and hear them give a good account of themselves. We were proud to learn that Mrs. Williams was elected one of the vice-presidents of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. I hope every member on the Fayette- ville District will send her an application in the Auxiliary. The cost is trifling and will not hurt any of us. Div. Cor. Columbia District — Some of the recent assignments on bulletin are: K. G. Kennedy to third Florence yard, out of the service for some time, and whom we hope to soon call brother again; Bro. R. L. McLean, from Bishopville, to third Robbins; Bro. O. F. Klintworth, of Orangeburg, to third there; Bro. E. L. Glover gets first Florence yard, and Bro. T. A. Mabry “FN” Florence. Denmark third on bulletin at present, owing to Bro. Seymour not passing the physical examina- tion. We understand he has not had an oppor- tunity to stand the examination required, and is making a fight for it now. Bro. and Mrs. D. B, Monroe, of Lumber Bridge, have been spending a month in Georgia, at the home of Mrs. Monroe, owing to the brother’s rheumatic trouble. Glad to know he is again at work. When the clerk-telegrapher position at Orange- burg was closed, Bro. Klintworth was sent to Wadesboro Jet. for a few days. Before going to Robbins he spent a few days with his mother at St. Stephens. Bro. H. S. Toon, of Red Springs, has returned from a most delightful trip to the Baltimore con- vention a stronger Order man than ever, if that is possible. He was much impressed with the class of men representing the telegraphers there, and was proud to be a member of such a repre- sentative gathering. He was very much pleased over the election of Mrs. J. H. Williams as sec- ond vice-president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. We all hope to see a strong division of the Auxiliary established on this line, and the way to reach this is for each member to send to Mrs. Williams for an 'application blank. There arc still some nons and a few delinquents on this district. We want every member to get busy now, and see if we can’t get them all in. l’racticaHy every man on the district was given an increase in salary on April 15th, and received enough on the May pay-day, with very few excep- tions, to pay initiation and -lues. Don't let them overlook this. Div. Cor. fVay cross District — Chief Dispatcher Purvis has accepted a position as trainmaster for the G. & F. Ry. at Douglas. Ga., relieved by Dispatcher McClellan. The entire division offers Bro. Dixon their sym- pathy in his sorrow over the death of bis wife’s mother. Bro. G. L. Brown, of Baker’s Mill, bid in third Waycross yard; Bro. H. Wilkes, clerk-operator at Jasper; Bro. W. L. Warren, third Albany, and Bro. Sherrer, second Albany. We are glad to learn that Bro. Sherrer’s wife is improving. Bro. Howe, of Kinderlou, while looking over New York and other eastern cities, was relieved by Bro. Mansfield, and Bro. Mock, at Naylor, attending court, by Bro. F. A. Crittenden. Bro. Wright, at Pidcock, off a few days on ac- count of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Lumpkin. Bro. Tucker, of Pelham, was a recent Way- cross visitor. We hope Mr. Ray, at Valdosta, will change his mind, get a card and stay with us, instead of going back to Tennessee. Div. Cor. Charleston District — The following were recently added to our ranks: Bros. L. D. Brock, Cades; W. R. Wilder, North End; F. S. Barnes, St. Stephens; R. S. Brunson, Greelcyville; J. W. Turner, Mt. Holly; E. G. Strobel, Meggetts; A. G. Cummings and T. M. Willimas, Jacksonboro; C. F. Peal, C. B. Leitner and F. W. Stanley, Yemassce, and J. T. Fields, Johns Island. Several others have promised to come in as soon as they have another payday, which will leave us almost without a non on the district. They will have to join in self-defense, for everybody is wide awake on the job now, and every way they turn they will be met face to face “with a dun.” We certainly congratulate Bro. Williams on his successful trip over our district. It’s encouraging to us, and we are glad to have these brothers with us. Business has been pretty good. The movement of vegetables from around Lake City, Cade and Kingstree are lightening up now, but tobacco shipping has begun. Lake City, one of the prettiest towns in our district, will soon have a new brick passenger depot, consisting of telegraph and ticket office, baggage room and two large waiting rooms; a comfortable place for a position. Vardell third is on bulletin, and applications are numerous. Bro. Leitner, of Yemassee, was recently mar- ried. Congratulations. Bro. Hannaford, of second Magnolia, has just finished his first term in a medical college as president of his class, with high marks. We con- gratulate him. Bro. Locklair is now doing the vacation extra work in the dispatcher's office of the Southern Railway at Charleston. Bro. and Mrs. Brooker, of Hardeeville, were iccent Charleston shoppers. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1277 Bro. Belger, who was at Green Pond some time, also put in a few days at North End and Cades. We are especially glad to welcome Bro. Wilder, of North End, into our ranks. He is the oldest man in service on the district, if not on the sys- tem. being about thirty-five years in the telegraph business. Vacation time is on with the dispatchers, and Messrs. DuBose and Schuler, first and third N. E., are attending the dispatchers’ convention in Los Angeles. J. C. Friar, first trick dispatcher C. & S., is off sick, which all the boys on the south end regret exceedingly. Mr. Friar treats all the boys right, and always has a good word. Our worthy chief will soon be away on his vaca- tion, and we all pledge him faithful discharge of duty and will do our best to keep his department moving during his absence, and wish for him a very pleasant trip. On account of two dispatchers being on vacation and one off sick, Mr. Rush pressed Bro. H. E. Bolick into service a few days, making three extra dispatchers on the job at once, which makes it harder on our chief and requires him to stay in reach about all the time. Boys, keep on the job and let’s all stay in close touch with each other and have a write-up from our side each month, and show the others we are not a dead issue. Be able to explain in full anything that may be referred to you. Our chief is a live one, who knows when a fellow is “laying down,” and also knows when he is doing the best he can, so always be on hand and on the job. Cert. 1905. Montgomery District — Bro. E. R. Lewis, Ramer, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Barfield, who later went to second Troy. Some of you second-trick brothers talk to him. He promised to join as soon as he got regular work. The brothers failed to send me any items this month. * Hope they will help me out next month. Keep after the nons and give the very best service to the road. We can not expect help if we don’t first help ourselves. Everybody send in their dues to Bro. Williams, and let’s stay up to date. Dist. Cor., Cert. 1649. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond the mother of our esteemed brother, W. S. Huey, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of this division extend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted family and brother our sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. Mms. William Rollins, Cert. 1649. For Division No. 132. Lakeland District — J. M. Huiet, third Trilby, who bid in Dunnel- lon, decided to remain at Trilby, and Dunnellon bulletined again. Bro. J. E. Long, who was work- ing there extra, was assigned Croom third, and Istachatta agency to Bro. R. E. Collins, relieved on second Croom by Bro. W. L. Robinson. Sec- ond Trilby assigned to Bro. W. R. Lott, relieved on first there by Bro. J. F. Harnage, Jr., who was on second. Holder nights closed June 1st, H. B. Roberts opening Felicia nights same date, later bid in by A. H. Stephens, from Floral City, who has prom- ised to get an up-to-date; also Mr. Roberts. Let’s see they don’t forget it. Mr. Dubberly, a new man, went to Floral City, pending bulletin. See that he has an up-to-date. First Trilby, second Croom and clerk-operator job at Floral City now on bulletin. Don’t forget to remit your dues to Bro. Wil- liams at once. Cert. 1265. “Big Four" Ry. Cleveland Division — The regular monthly meeting held at Cleveland, June nth, was well attended, considering weather conditions, but more of the brothers could attend these meetings if they would only take a little more interest in them and remember that being a good O. R. T. man does not only mean paying your dues, but coming to the meetings and get- ting other members to do the same, so we can have a good, lively time. When you once come, you will want to come again. Bro. Dutton, first Longville, is relieving Bro. Limes, agent Ridgeway. Bro. Dodds, second Galion, was off a few weeks, relieved by Mr. Edwards and Gallagher, who did not like the job at all, the first leaving post haste without saying good-bye. Bro. J. Bazzle, third Cardington, off for a month, was relieved by Bro. Fred Travis. Yours truly, off a few days attending committee meeting at Indianapolis, relieved by Bro. J. Mc- Cartney, and he by Bro. B. Smith. Bro. G. E. Dodds assigned second Ashley on last bulletin. Bro. Jack Collins bid in his old job at St. James; Bro. F. M. Humphreys, second Vernon; Bro. T. W. Cook, third “DI;” Bro. P. T. Bogan, second Leonardsburg, and Bro. H. Clutter, third; Bro./ E. A. Rollins, third Ashley, and J. G. Reed, third Crestline. Former Bro. Ben Smith, with the Western Union at Galion, was recently married. Congratu- lations. H. T. S. Peoria Division — Bro. C. F. Skipworth was off a few days re cently, owing to illness in his family. Oliver was off several days, relieved by Rains. Bro. Erringer is a hustler. See his ad in The Telegrapher. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1278 The Railroad Telegrapher. Jack Lockhart is now at "WF” nights. Firebaugh is to relieve Pecketibaugh at “MJ.” Bro. McNeff, president of the P. & P. T. Club, a member of Division 138, was one of the two members from this division who attended the joint meeting in Bloomington, the other “guy” being myself. We did our best to make the C. & A. and I. C. feel that the “Big Four” was there, and if “hot air” has anything to do with it, we were fairly successful. We were well entertained and had a good time. It is hoped that the next meet- ing will be better attended by the “Big Four” men. Don't let a non hang around your station with- out letting him know what the organisation is and the good work it is doing. Keep a copy of the comparative circular^ our general chairman and general secretary and treasurer put out a few months ago, where you can get it, and when- ever a non ljghts, hand it to him. It ought to have the desired effect upon him. A little assistance would go a long way towards having a good write-up, but if you fellows don’t want it, we won’t have it; and if you do, send in your notes every month by the twentieth. Nothing from the east end this month. The re- ports, however, show the “Stormy End" is not “in the hay,” and they are taking a scalp now and then. “Q,” 44:. Chicago East and Whitewater Divisions — Bro. A. I. Paramore, 33 W. Broadway, Shelby- ville, Ind., is appointed corsespondent for this division. All news items should be sent to him. A. J. Hornung, Local Chairman. Chicago Division, East- Sister M. L. Van Wedding, first Fairland, who has been ill some time, is now convalescing. Bro. A. J. Hornung, Greensburg second, was relieved while attending the Baltimore convention by Bro. S. G. Duncan, from Day third, as Mr. Craig, the extYa man, failed to show up the third day. Bro. E. M. King, second Briar, was off a few days, relieved by Ray Wise. Bros. T. E. Dean, J. H. Bronson, Third Trick Dispatcher Hopping and S. Starks attended the ball game at Cincinnati recently. Bro. G. V. Lirland, second Clifty, was off a few days. Bros. E. Ayres, G. H. Cary and A. I. Para- more are getting a workout at Vincennes while the steam shovel is working there. Assignments: H. L. Johnson, second Dix; V. E. Palmer, Ncwpoint agency; C. W. Morrow, second Cade; Bro. G. M. Bartle, second Valley Jet.; Bro. R. F. Reister, second Fernbank; J. Evans, second Riverside dispatcher’s office; Bro. W. C. Murray, third Dix; J. A. Meyer, third Lawienceburg Jet., and L. R. Dungan, second Whitewater. Cj»T. 34- Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry. Northern Division — You all like to see a good write-up from this division, so please send me notes of any changes, or news that will interest the brothers, and tl^e others who like to read a good book, but don’t like to be called “brother.” There are a few on this line who can’t afford such a name. Bro. A. H. Dean has returned to first “CN” Cadillac from vacation, vice Mr. Dunn. J. M. Rau, telegrapher Cedar Springs, is now agent at Walloon Lake summer office, relieved by Mr. Dean, from Burch’s Mill. Bro. Walter Holbrook, relieved at Siding nights by Helper Williams, Walton Jet., goes to Boyne Falls third, vice Bro. C. H. Daley, who gets Carp Lake agency. Bro. H. M. Stebbins, Kegomic days to For- mans first. Mr. Wheeler and F. E. Hughes, new men, get second and third there. It is Bros. R. A. Norin,_C. O. Babcock and L. L. Wright at Kegomic for the summer, first, second and third, respectively. Bro. C. L. Sheets, third “GN,“. Grand Rapids, and Bro. L. B. Babcock, third “P” Petoskey, are dispatchers on the Petoskey-Harbor Springs block. Mr. Todd and Mr. Graham, new men, are on first and second Harbor Springs. C. F. Wren is ticket clerk, and C. E. Gleason got the freight job there, vice O. S. Ferguson, deceased. Bros. M. M. Cronk and Jackeway get the ticket jobs at Petoskey day and night, respectively. Bro. G. W. Norton is on the twelve-hour telegraph job there. The boys will be glad to hear that Bro. P. L. Bowman, recently at Petoskey, has landed the agency for the G. T. P. at Pocahontas, Alberta. Bro. W. S. Plummer, second Pellston, is now on first there, vice Mr. Herrick, who gets Con- way agency, a new man getting second Pellston. Charles Hulin and Alfred Davenport, tele- phones, get the block jobs at Bay View for the summer. Bro. W. A. Gates, first Reed City, is now agent at Bay View, with Messrs. F. L. Shockley and M. W. Witt as operators. Bro. R. A. Norm has just returned from a very enjoyable Western trip. He visited his father at Kalispell, Mont. L. D. Thomas, first Petoskey, is now agent at Wequetonsing, and Mr. Hastings, of the Western Union, is operator. Mr. Brotherton, from the I. C., is at Lake Jet for the summer. “No card, no favors.” “33.” Grand Trunk Western Ry. Mr. Rice, Schoolcraft, was off two weeks sick. Mr. Lee has again returned to Thornton Jet from a ten-day trip home. Bro. Burns’ sister was found dead in bed, due to apoplexy, at Flint recently. The other boys doubled while he was away. Bro. Jack Mahoning, of Haslet, was at Battle Creek recently. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1279 The depot at Waklee has been improved with a new siding, new floors and a new coat of paint. We expect to be drawing our pay twice a month from now on. Dispatcher Dunn was recently on a big fish hunt Nary a sucker escaped. Extra Dispatcher Kay worked the west end a few days recently. Swartz Creek has a crossing flagman now. We were a little previous in calling the agent there, F. E. Graner, “brother,” but he will be with us shortly. It is now Bro. George Shuey at Val- paraiso. We are glad to learn that Bro. Granger, Olivers second, is able to be back at work again, after seven week3 of paralysis of the arm. Bro. McMahon, at Studebaker, was relieved by Bro. J. Foster, who relieved Mr. Quinn at Still- well, who went to Eldson. Bro. Covel, third Grangers, is on three months’ vacation trip on his motocycle, Bro. Lace taking third and Bro. Clyfner secodd. Bro. Smith relieved Bro. Eddy on Marcellus second while at Montreal, Mr. Blake working third. Bro. Shea is back at Imlay City from Chicago, putting Bob on second and Wardell back on third. We still have a few nons left who are like the amateur gardener who bought a can of beans for seed and then wondered why they didn’t grow. He had not investigated the canning industry. If they would investigate the O. R. T. they wouldn’t be nons any longer. Thanks to Bros. Lutes and Shuey for the news. Bro. Harmon and yours truly, from Emmett, recently took a little fishing trip ourselves. Any- one desiring further information, write us. Stub. Virginian Ry. I understand that some of the agents along the line have students in their offices. You know that it is a violation of your obligation to teach telegraphy or encourage it in any way except by permission of the officials of the Order, and 1 earnestly hope that those of you who have been allowing students in your offices will discontinue it at once. J. K. Wooten, Local Chairman First and Second Div. First and Second Division Notes — Brothers, the time will soon come when our motto, “No card, no favors,” will be strictly enforced. Although this division is well organ- ized, there are yet a few who refuse to join us, but always have their hands out for any increases in salary and any other concessions obtained by the O. R. T. There is only one way to deal with these fellows — extend them no favors. The new schedule secured by our committee has been in effect since March, and I am glad to know that everybody is satisfied with the good start we all have made. Every member, as well as the nons, received an increase and better working con- ditions, with a minimum of $60, besides a lot of other things that go along with it. Telegraphers are very scarce, and new men are coming in every day, and I want every brother working with or next to them to ascertain if they carry an up-to-date card. Every member consider himself an organizer and not wait for someone else to land the few remaining nons. Our local chairman generally gets all he goes after, but as it is impossible for him to see all the new men, every member should assist him as much as pos- sible. The few who failed to pay their dues for the current term should remit at once and save Bro. Goodwin a lot of extra work. It is now time to remit for your new card for the term be- ginning July ist, and I earnestly request you all to do so as early as possible. The scarcity of telegraphers makes it look mighty gloomy for the brothers who want to take their vacations. Several brothers have been obliged to double when one happened to get sick where three men are em- ployed. We all know we should have increased wages, but the only way for us to get them is through thorough organization. That is why the conductors, engineers and trainmen are drawing good salaries, and we will be paid in proportion for our work if we stick together. Pay close attention to the phones and wires, brothers, and assist the dispatchers as much as possible whenever you can. Every time one of you neglect your duty and are discharged or dis- ciplined, it hurts our cause. These little things are noticed by the officials and will be thrown into the faces of our committeemen when they go after better working conditions and more pay. Last year we started out with a determination to make Ditision 154 solid, and so far we have made a very good showing. It can be done if every member will do his part, and I ask that every effort be put forth to bring this about. The severe storm on May 30th blew down sev eral houses and did considerable damage. Among the places damaged was South Norfolk tower, Bro. Humphries being obliged to leave it and seek shelter elsewhere. Chief Dispatcher Moore, off a few days sick, was relieved by Dispatcher Kirkman, relieved on first by Dispatcher Smith, and he on second by Mr. Gettle, relieved by Bro. Strickland, third Sewall’s Point, relieved by Mr. Barber, a new- comer. Dispatcher Smith is now on vacation, relieved by Mr. Gettle. Bro. E. S. Collier bid in second Jarratt Bro. Hall, third Sebrell, off a few days, was relieved by C. N. Otey, call boy from Victoria, who also relieved Bro. Chappel, second Sebrell, who lias been on the sick list for some time. Mr. Clark, a newcomer, secured Burdette agency, as no one seemed to care for it. Mr. Holland, second Sewall’s Point, was sick one day, and Bro. Herring and Mr. Bargee had to double. Boys, try to get your news items in by the fifteenth, so I can get them to Bro. Quick by the twentieth. Thanks to Bro. Chappel for items sent. 1 Div. Cor., Cert. 33. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1280 The Railroad Telegrapher. Missouri & North Arkansas Ry. This road is fast coming to the front, and what we need most now is a schedule, which would result in the betterment of the service and con- ditions in general for both employers and em- ployes. This road being almost 400 miles, between Helena, Ark., and Neosho, Mo., there is no better field for thorough organization. There are already a number of card boys on this road and others are coming in. Let us all get busy and secure their applications as fast as they arrive. Talk to that non nearest you or in the same office with * you. Go after business and show the officials that O. R. T. members always give the very best service. This will make it all the easier for us to ask for more salary and better working condi- tions than we now have, and eventually result in getting a good schedule. Let us try to be repre- sented in every issue of our journal and show * that we are alive to our own interest^ Cert. 24:3. Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Ry. We are expecting a heavy grain movement over here within a very few days. Boys, we have to organize. If we do not it will not be very long until we will have to put on helpers and students, and if we are ever forced to have students our troubles will begin. If we organize and have helpers put on we can “bring them up in the way they should grow." Yours truly had the pleasure of writing up our traveling auditor, Mr. Puifer and Agent Wakefield, at Kemp City, this month. Remember, boys to get your new card, good July 1st to January 1st, and in the meantime talk business to your neighbor nons. They are a scarce article over here, and we hope it will not take us very long to show them the light if we will all get busy. I will try to have our road represented in the journal every month, if the brothers will send me the changes they know of. Do not forget to keep after that non near you. A. H. Smith, Cert. 1276, Clarita, Okla. Peoria-Pekin O. R. T. Club. On Sunday. June 1st, the telegraphers from the various lines entering into the city of Peoria met in joint session in Trades Assembly Hall, for the purpose of organizing a telegraphers’ club, with thirty members present. The meeting was called to order by Bro. F. J. Graves, local chairman of the Galesburg Division of Division 130, who made an excellent and well appreciated address, appointing Bro. J. F. Carder, general chairman of Division 130, as temporary chairman, and Bro. D. G. Rixey, assistant local chairman of Division 130, as temporary secretary and treasurer. After a few appreciable remarks, Bro. Carder appointed a committee of seven to formulate by laws and select a name for the club, with Bro. A. C. McNefT, of Division .138, as chairman, the other members of the committee being Bro. Phip- pens, Division 126; Bros. Woodruff, P. R. T., Division 2; Wright, C; & A. Division z; Bro. Hasselbacher, Division 130; Bro. Riordan, C. P. & St. L., Division 2, and Bro. LaBrier, 111. Cent, Division 93. The committee then retired to the anteroom, where the by-laws of the Omaha Rail- road Telegraphers’ Club were decided on with a few amendments, and the “Central Cities O. R. T. Club” selected as the name. Bro. McNeff, for the committee, reported its action to the meeting, and after the by-law’s had been read by Bro. Car- der, as amended, on motion of Bro. Edwards, sec- onded by Bro. J. H. Rogers, they were adopted as the by-laws of this club, excepting the name. Bro. McDowell moved the name of the club be “The Peoria O. R. T. Club," seconded by Bro. Graves. Bro. McNeff objected, owing to the fact that a large percentage of the members vb, would assist in the work were from Pekin and should have some recognition, and held that the recom- mendation as reported by the committee should stand. Bro. Edwards then moved, as an amend- ment, that the name be made to include both Peoria and Pekin, making it “Peoria-Pekin O. R. T. Club," which was seconded by Bro. Antrim. Bro. McDowel, with the consent of his second, then withdrew his motion, and a unanimous vote was cast in favor of calling it “Peoria-Pekin O. R. T. Club." It was agreed to hold two meetings each calen- dar month, the first in Peoria, the first Sunday, open at 1 p. m., the second in Pekin some evening during the third week, date to be decided upon later, and the selections were made in order to allow eacli brother a chance to attend one or the other meeting. The preamble of the Omaha Railroad Telegra- phers’ Club, on motion of Bro. Edwards, seconded by Bro. Thompson, was also unanimously adopted as the preamble of the Peoria-Pekin O. R. T. Club. J Bro. A. C. McNeff, of Division 138, was nom- inated by Bro. Graves, seconded by Bro. Rixey, for president, and, no other nominations being made he was unanimously elected president. It was then agreed upon to appoint a vice-presi- dent from each of the lines, in order that the workings of each line could be taken care of and reports be received therefrom, and the fol- lowing brothers were named: A. F. Thompson, C. R. I. & I\, Division 126; D. G. Rixey, C. B. & Q., Division 130; J. W. Woodruff, P. R. T., Division 2; J. J. Riordan, C. P. & St. L., Divi- sion 2; C. W. LaBrier, C. & A., Division 2, and W. M. Boulton, P. & P. U., Division a. Several lines not being represented, it was decided to appoint one for each of them at the next regular meeting. O motion of Bro. Edwards, seconded hv Bro. Graves, these brothers were unanimously elected. Bro. Tlios. Phippens, C. R. I. & P. Div. 126, was nominated by Bro. Edwards, seconded by Bro. Thompson, for secretary and treasurer, and Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1281 no other nominations being made he was unani- mously elected. Bro. D. H. Andrews, C. R. I. & P. Div. 126, was then nominated for past president by Bro. Edwards, seconded by Bro. Thompson, and Bro. Sisson nominated Bro. R. R. Murphy, C. B. & Q. Div. 130, who withdrew in favor of Bro. Andrews, and he was unanimously elected. On motion of Bro. Edwards. Bros. Wilson and Phippens, of Peoria, and Bros. Woodruff and Riordan, of Pekin, were appointed a com- mittee to secure a permanent meeting place. The business meeting then adjourned, and a smoker and an enjoyable time was had. Several of the brothers living out of the city, in order that they might reach home that even- ing, were forced to leave before the meeting adjourned, which was very much regretted. They all promised, however, to be at the next meet- ing. We need them now, and hope that they will keep their promises. Since the meeting several brothers have se- cured a new member each. Brothers, there is only one way to get the non, that is make him your friend and show to him that you are trying to help him, get his confidence, next you will "get his application," remember "you can not catch flies with vinegar,” it takes sugar, spread it heavy brother, we need the "flies.” Peoria and Pekin, as permanent meeting places for an O. T. T. Club, can not be excelled. As you all know, two of the largest cities in the Central States and entering therein fifteen lines, all operating trains on such schedules as will permit most of the operators from each line to attend our meetings and return the same night. Of course, some may be compelled to leave before the adjournment of the meeting, which will be much regretted, but their presence will be greatly appreciated. As you all know, great things can not be achieved in a short time, nor can it be done with- out the assistance of all, and assistance is what we now need and need it badly. Brothers, try and get that non, that works along side of you, to come "across” or at least throw away his hammer, and do his little part. He is getting just as much benefit as we. Have him remember that little saying "You can not saw wood with a hammer.” Since our meeting, the writer and Bro. Wilson are pleased to report our good luck in securing the Jefferson Hotel as a permanent meeting place and the home of the P.-P. O. R. T. Club, and the courteous treatment accorded us by 'the man- agement of the hotel. As a brother of the O. R. T. you are a wel- come visitor to our club, and we will appreciate your calling upon us at any time. As stated before, our meetings will be held regularly in the Jefferson Hotel, Peoria, the first Sunday of each month, meeting to open at 1 p. m., and at Pekin some evening of the third week, date to be announced later. We invite you to partake of our hospitality. Fraternally yours, Thos. Phippens, Sec. and Treas. P.-P. O. R. T. Club. Omaha Railroad Telegraphers' Club. The regular meeting of May 26th was well attended by a few more than the old standbys, and an enjoyable evening was spent listening to a few short talks of the "old timers.” Our regular musician rendered a number of fine selections, which were thoroughly enjoyed. Cigars were passed, making the session more of a smoker than a meeting. President Ackerman suggested that we try to obtain the use of the South Omaha Country Club for a picnic during July, and a committee of four was appointed to ascertain if the grounds and pavilion could be secured for July 20th. Meeting adjourned 10:30 p. m. The regular meeting, on June 23d, was not very well attended, due to a number of the boys being on vacations. Bros. Smith and Ging, of Div. 6, were with us, and gave us a nice talk on convention mat- ters. One of the four picnic committeemen was pres- ent, and as the expense proved considerable more than anticipated, it was voted to postpone the affair temporarily. On motion, owing to vacations being in order, the regular meetings for July and August were canceled, and the secretary instructed to publish this in The Telegrapher and to notify the mem- bers by mail. The next meeting will be held at 8 p. m., Monday, September 23, 1913, where the city members are urged to attend, as several matters of importance will be discussed. All O. R. T. members are welcome at our meetings, and mem- bers employed on lines entering Omaha should make a special effort to attend. Tne semi-annual dues in the club are now due; kindly remit the secretary-treasurer promptly, as the cards are ready. The small amount of the club dues makes it easy for each O. R. T. member employed on lines entering Omaha to belong, and we desire that they all join it. The dues in your respective divisions are also now due for the second half of 1913, and it is most important to see that your own dues and also your iellow-telegraphers at your own and nearby stations are remitted to your general secretary-treasurer promptly, thereby saving him considerable labor and your division the cost of considerable postage. Make a special effort to come to the club meet- ing September 23d, and notify your brother telegrapher who may not see this notice, that our meetings for July and August are canceled. "The Scribe.’ Digitized by LiOOQle

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1282 The Railroad Telegrapher. Topeka O. R. T. Club. Our meeting on June 8th, at the Throop Hotel, was an exceedingly good one, twenty- six members being present, including some of the best talent in this vicinity. The Rock Island sub-committee, composed of Bros. Brown, Edwards, Meador and Gallespie, made some very interesting talks in regard to the coming schedule negotiations. The club is now a year old, and the good attend- ance was a fitting celebration of the anniversary. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 p. m., with President Stover in the chair, who made an excellent address. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Powell and ap- proved, also the regrets of First Vice-President J. A. Newman, who was unable to attend on account of being with the Erie committee in New York. Bro. Gallespie, during his talk, told the broth- ers what the committee was doing and what was necessary on the part of the men along the line in order to have a successful conference with the management. Bro. Owens told of the successful organiza- tion of the Missouri Pacific Ry., and related many thrilling experiences as the result of his long membership in the O. R. T. Bro. Pringle, local chairman of the Kansas Division of the C. R. I. & P., told us of the conditions on his division and thanked the dif- ferent members for their assistance in helping him make his division sold. Bro. Avery, of Alta Vista, created the impres- sion hy his talk that he spoiled a mighty good speech maker when he made a station agent out of himself. He is always accorded the closest attention, as he mixes plain truths with subtle humor and sarcasm in a way that never fails to please. The meeting was well worth the time spent by the boys who had to ride all night to get back to their respective stations, if for no other reason than to hear one of Bro. Browns’ ex- cellent and instructive addresses. The meeting in every respect was very inter- esting, and we hope that the boys who can come and have not done so, will try to be at the next meeting at the Throop Hotel on July 15th. We should have fifty or more present at that time. R. A. Powell, Secy., and Cert. 1927, Div. 126. Cameron O. R. T. Club. The regular meeting of this club was held at Cameron Junction, June 14th, called to order by President Boyd. Bro. W. J. Edwards, general secretary and treasurer, and Bro. W. H. Plum, local chairman, C. R. I. & P., gave interesting descriptions of the proceeding of the Baltimore convention. They were very much surprised at the quantity of water in the Atlantic Ocean, and will have no hesitancy hereafter in freely using water for drinking as well as bathing purposes. Bro. W. H. Wilhoit, assistant local chairman, Div. 130, was a welcome visitor and entertained us with some timely remarks on conditions on the C. B. & Q. Come again, Walter, and jag up some of the boys on your pike who have not yet honored us with their attendance. The Trenton delegation played to hard luck and failed to show up on account delayed train. Sorry for you boys, as you missed an interesting meeting. Here’s hoping the "Jinx” will not get you the next time. Regular meeting date, second Saturday night of each month, to which all members holding the pasteboard are cordially invited. Members of C. R. I. & P. Local, No. 126, and C. B. & Q., No. 130, whenever convenient, drop into these meetings or send a card occasionally to let us know that you are alive. Cert. 2771. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, An all-wise Creator has seen fit to take unto Himself our beloved brother, Gordon E. Briggs. As a loving tribute to his memory, be it Resolved, That the members of Missouri Divi- sion, No. 126, and the Cameron O. R. T. Lodge extend to his sorrowing friends and relatives our sincerest sympathy in their sad bereavement and commend them to the heavenly Father for con- solation; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy be placed upon the division and lodge record,‘ W. H. Plum, J. H. Stauber, C. A. Shockey, Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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NOTICE J. V. Young, Cert. 2474 in Grand Division, and Eli E. Smith, Cert. 841 Division 93, have been expelled from the Order for scabbing. Mutual Benefit Department % ' Assessment No. 132 is due July 1, 1913. Time for payment expires August 31, 1913. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. On $ 300 00 (Series A) » $2 40 per year On 500 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000 00 (Series C) 7 20 per year NO BENEFITS PAID IN JUNE. FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to May 31, 1913 $1,273,760 43 Received on Assessment Account June, 1913 11,819 54 $1,285,579 97 Disbursements. I Death Claims paid to May 31, 1913 $ 893,181 47 Death Claims paid in June Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1,729 76 Assessments transferred to dues 261 68 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, June 30, 1913 390,407 06 $1,285,579 97 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by Google

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1284 The Railroad Telegrapher. Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Flat *‘B,” 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. D. CAMPBELL ....Third Vice-President Suite 20, Hampton Mansions, Winchester St., Toronto, Ont. E, L. W. QUICK... Grand Secretary St. Louis. Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second St. Louis, Mo. J. J. DERMODY Fourth 970 Kirbert Ave., Price Cincinnati, Ohio. J. MANION Fifth Vice-President St. Louis, Mo. and Treasurer Vice-President Vice-President Hill. BOARD OF DIRECTORS George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, 363 E. 12th st.. South, Portland, Ore. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Joslin, Box 260, Centerdale, R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to W. N. Gates, Advertising Manager, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. II. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and 'Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. A. Parent, Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry., Casselman, Ont.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman, Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Meets 1st and 3d Mon- days each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, South Side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4107 Hartford st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry- VV. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 227 West Cen- tral ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gcn’l Chairman, De Rid- dcr, La.; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gcn’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John II. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City. Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman Nebraska Division. Eg- bert, Wyo. ; C. J. Horiskey, Local Chairman Wyoming Division* 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box 11, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 205, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. II. B. Morey, Gcn’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave.. Utica N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gcn’l S. & T., Chili S'ation, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. G. M. Currie, Local Chairman, Cold Springs, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — -Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December at to o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m.. at Rochester, N. Y., 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November, at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at 148 No. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. R. A. Campbell, Local Chairman Rochester Division, Hart Lot, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chair- man Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Station Dept., Western Division, Chilli Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m., at 510 State st., over Fagan's real estate Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1285 office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on the first Tuesday in the month at Utica. N. Y., in Ar- canum Temple Hall on Devereaux st., at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, 962 State st., Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Stationmen. 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Divi- sion— Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock, Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave.. Corning. N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chair- man, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek Dis- trict— Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Terminal — Meets 2d Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. and 4th Saturday at 8 p. m., each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th st., New York. PI. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 115 S. High st.. Mount Ver- non, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz Local Chairman of Electric Division, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. G. P. Alrutz, Assistant Local Chairman in charge of the Station Department, 33 Hyatt ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regu- lar meetings will be held at North Tonawanda, N. Y., on the first Tuesday evening in January, March, May, July, September and November, and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and December. Special meetings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. J. T. Farrell, Local Chairman, 141 O’Connell ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Putnam Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chairman, Chauncey, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box, 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave, Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Newfield, N. J.; Baltimore Division, T. E. Fid- ler, Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Division meets 3d Friday each month, Huntingdon Hall, Baltimore, Md. Maryland Division, W. M. Skinner, Local Chairman, 1 1 5 S. Potomac st., Baltimore, Md. Meets at call of Chairman. Dela- ware Division, T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middletown, Del. Meets at call of Chairman. Philadelphia Terminal, G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Meets call of Chairman. W. J. and S., G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Meets jointly with the Trenton Division, 4th Thursday of each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Trenton Divi- sion, J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman. French- town, N. J. Meets jointly with the W. J. & S. Division, 4th Thursday each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Philadelphia Division, C. S. Melchor, Local Chair- man, 531 Curtin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Middle Division, A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Pittsburg Division, J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Meets at call 'of Chairman. Conemaugh Division, Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 Whitfield st., Pittsburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Monongahela Division. G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, West Elizabeth, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Allegheny Division, O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Foxburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Buffalo Division, Burt Sutton, Local Chairman, Franklinville, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Elmira Division, C. R. Elliott, Local Chairman, 381 S. Main st., Elmira, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Renovo Division, J. F. Mann, Local Chairman, Wilcox, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Williamsport and Susquehanna Division, A. C. Grieb, Nisbct, Pa., Local Chairman. Meets at call of Chairman. Sunbury Division, G. C. Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meetings 1st Dis- trict at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st., cor. of Washington st., every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meeting 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday of each month. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F. Cullinan, Gen’l Chair- man, 2 Albert st., Middletown, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gcn’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division, P. O. Box 183, South Fallsburg, N. Y.; W. J. Haley, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Division, 31 Smith st., Middletown, N. Y. ; G. W. Merwin, Ass’t Local Chairman, P. J. & M. Branches, High Falls, N. Y.; P. J. Boland, Local Chairman Scranton Division, 160 Dundaff st., Carbondale, Pa.; F. L. Spratt. Ass’t Local Chairman Scranton Division, Poyntelle, Pa.; J. R. Hadley, Local Chairman Northern Divi- sion, 24 Seneca st., Oneida, N. V.; P. J. Lof- tus, Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Division, Morrisville, N. Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1286 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. E. Stcnger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, phio; C. B. Miller, Gen’l S. & T., Piqua, Ohio. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma-Easton R. R., and Rochelle A Southern Ry. System. District meetings held subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 4747 Langley ave., Chicago, 111.; C. H. Burnworth, Ingomar, Mont., Ass’t Gen’l Chairman Puget Sound Lines; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. & T., Box 237, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ^ No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen'l Chair- man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. 4 T., Oakwood, Tex.; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex. J. J. Burns, Assistant Local Chairman and Division Corre- spondent, Box 133, Spring, Texas. Chas. C. Webner, Local Chairman Ft. Worth Division, Mart, Texas. No. 26— NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month, 9 p. ra., Von Glahn’s Hotel Lodge Room, 59th st. and Columbus ave., New York City. E. N. Pickerill, Chief Tel., care Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. of America, Woolworth Building, New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 1:6 Willett st., JamaicA, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Cattle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN. — Meets 1 st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st., Water- bury, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; J. E. Lewis, Member General Committee, Tal- lulah, La.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T., Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. fulling- ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Gen’l Chairman, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; C. B. Rawlins, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W\ Edgar Frasher, Gen'l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington DeL Philadelphia Division — Meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. Depot, Wilmington, Del., third Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November, at 8 p. m., and meets in the hall at Cowenton, Md., on third Wednesday evenings in February, April, June, August, October and December, at 8 p. m., thus alternating between Wilmington, Del., and Cowenton, Md., every other meeting. F. F. Sullivan, Local Chairman, Van Bibber, Md., Western District of the Balitmore Division. Eastern District of the Baltimore Division and “GO,” General Office, Baltimore and New York Terminals meet jointly the second Monday evening of the months of January, March, May, July, September and November, 8 p. m., in Hotel Caswell, northeast corner of Baltimore and Hanover sts.f Balti- more, Md.; D. J. McGrath, Local Chairman Eastern District of the Baltimore Division, 28x1 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md., C. B. Pierce, Local Chairman “GO,” General Office, Baltimore, Md., and New York Terminals, 2021 Longwood at. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; W. Q. Stouffer. Local Chairman Western District of the Balti- more Division, Point of Rocks, Md. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts — Meets 4th Thursday night of each month at 8 p. m., and 10 a. m., 4th Thursday in June, August, October, December, 1913; February, April, etc., 1914, at 417 Wood st., third floor, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman Eastern District Pittsburg Divi- sion, 8xo Bay Ridge, Brookline, Pittsburg, Pa.; E. J. Olwell, Local Chairman Western District of the Pittsburg Division, 120 Charles st., Knoxville, Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. Cleveland Division — Meets third Friday of each month in Snyder’s Hall, Exchange st., Massillon, Ohio. G. H. McCoy, Local Chair- man, X716 Wooster st., Massillon, Ohio. Chicago Division — Meets third Wednesday night of each month in Red Men's Hall, Defiance, Ohio. T. J. Eiler, Local Chairman Eastern District; G. H. Barer, Local Chairman Western Dis- trict, Milford, Ind. Newark Division, including all its subdivisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the third Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the afternoon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting in December. J. P. Welsh, Local Chairman Eastern District of the New- ark Division, R. F. D. No. 3, Box 17, Barnes- ville, Ohio. J. F. Iden, Local Chairman of the Western District of the Newark Division, 54* Maple ave., Newark, Ohio. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago & Eastern fllinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chair- man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Rittenhouse, Gen’l S. & T., Sidell, 111. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1287 No. 35, PROVIDENCE. R. I.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Mont- gomery ave., Providence, R. I.; W. J. Smith, S. & T., South Swansea, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 659, St. Louis, Mo. No. 3 7, NEW ROCHELLE N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. Theodore A. Reif, Chief Tel., 9 Abendroth place, Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1321 Hoe ave.. New York, N. Y.; T. O. Tiger, Local Chairman, 907 Main st., Stam- ford, Conn. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7:30 p. m., 373^ Main st., Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vinton st., Springfield, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskegon Division holds regu- lar monthly meetings in Eagle’s Hall, Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knister, Gen’l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana Lines. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va. ; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Barboursville, W. Va.; C D. McGehee, Chairman, Piedmont and Pen- insula Districts, 2803 E. Clay st., Richmond, Va.; L. G. White, Chairman Rivanna District, Scottsville, Va.; H. S. Shuey, Chairman Moun- tain District, Craigsville, Va. ; F. L. Fletcher, Chairman James River District, Eagle Rock, Va.; J. J. Holt, Chairman Allegheny and Green- brier Districts, Covington, Va. ; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman New River District, Prince, W. Va.; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Huntington Division, Barboursville, W. Va. ; H. O. Irwin, Chairman, Lexington and Big Sandy Districts, 416 E. Car- ter ave., Ashland, Ky.; G. F. Willis, Chairman Cincinnati District, Greenup, Ky. ; E. W. John- son, Chairman Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana, Converse, Ind. Regular meetings are held at Richmond, Va., in Fraternity Hall, 215 W. Broad st., on the 4th Thursday night each month; at Clifton Forge, Va., in I. O. O. . F. Hall, on the 4th Saturday night and at Hinton, W. Va., in the Big .Four Building, on the 3d Thursday night of each month. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 2d Saturday night each month. Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave.. West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 614 Main st., Win- chester, Mass. No. 42— Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines — Regular meeting 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m., Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Husted, Gen’l Chairman, Richwood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T-, Deposit, N. Y. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Mtets subject to call of Chairman. Frank . Munsey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn., G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. H. Decker, Ass’t Gen'L Chair- man, No. 17 Sheridan ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, Chairman Towermen, 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; A. Filby, Chair- man Agents, 1055 East 34th st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. S. Leahy, Chairman Telegraphers, 4 Ran- dall ave., Corona, N. Y. No. 45, WOODS VILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Sat- urday of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. Geo. A. Hamilton, Chief Tel., Wells River, Vermont; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga. ; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. & T., Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at Q. R. T. Hall, Macon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon, Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at Lafayette, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division *meets subject to call of Local Chairman. J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25, Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- man. M. J. Newberry, Hollins, Ala.; F. S. Bas- kerville, Local Chairman Macon Terminals, Macon, Ga. No. 47. CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. I. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. J. A. Kelly, Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. .McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets sub- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1288 The Railroad Telegrapher. ject to call of Chairman. ■ G. H. Simraermon, Gen’l Chairman, Flat Rock, Mich.; J. S. Kneis- ley, Gen’l S. & T.t Quincy, Ohio. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; F. VV. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Coljx; H. J. Fulton, Local Chairman Second Division, 112 E. nth st., Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Divi- sion, Hotchkiss, Colo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; W. E. Hopkins, Local Chairman Utah Lines, 421 First ave., East Waterloo, Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gen'l S. & T., Station A, Pueblo, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. F. N. Williams, Gen’l Chairman, Oakmont, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA. — Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening of each month at 7:45 p. m., 417 Wood st., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. J. G. Rothrock, Chief Tel., 3032 Bergman st., Sheri- dan, Pa.; H. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Su- burban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer, 108 Fremont st., Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, San Carlos, Cal.; D. W. Koppikus, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville,* Cal. No. 54: — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzcr, G. S. & T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; C. H. Rector, Local Chairman, W. & L. E. Telegraph Oflice, Perry-Payne Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio; W. R. Darling, Local Chair- man, Scio, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chair- man, W. P. Ry. & W. S. B. R. R., Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga. ; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S. & T., White Spiings, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston &■ Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 p. in., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st., Dallas, Tex.; A. E. Laisure, Gen’l Chairman, Corsicana, Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gen’l S. & T., Rice, Tex. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama and Virginia & Southwestern Railroads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st., Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 223 Ninth st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. Local Chairmen: J. W. Burgess, Washington Divi- sion, Charlottesville, Va. ; R. W. Duncan, Dan- ville Division, Pelham, N. C.; meets J. O. U. A. M. Hall, Greensboro, N. C.; 4th Saturday night; S. A. Davis, Richmond Division, South Boston, Va. ; W. N. Thornton, Norfolk Divi- sion, Courtland, Va.; W. R. Little, Asheville Division, Barber, N. C.; W. E. Jones, Winston- Salem Division, Cooleemee, N. C.; R. £. Gib- son, Murphy Division, Murphy, N. C.; W. H. Holmes, Charlotte Division (North), Lowell, N. C. ; O. R. Doyle, Charlotte Division (South), Calhoun, S. C.; E. B. Chitty, Columbia and Spartanburg Divisions, 1219 Richland st., Co- lumbia, S. C. ; E. E. Cauthen, Charleston Divi- sion, Summerville, S. C.; H. L. Allen, Atlanta Division, Route No. 3, Atlanta, Ga. ; J. C. Brown, Columbus Division, Yatesville. Ga.; R. A. Kipp, Northern Alabama Ry. and Birming- ham Division, 2500 31st st., Birmingham, Ala.; T. W. Cox, Mobile Division, Marvel, Ala.; R. F. Atchley, Memphis Division, Barton, Ala.; W. H. Cord, Knoxville Division, Charleston, Tenn.; meets third Saturday night, 8 p. m., K. P. Hall, Knoxville. Tenn.; C. B. Gray, Coster Division, 211 Walnut st., Knoxville, Tenn.; meets with Knoxville Division; C. F. Smith, Virginia & Southwestern Ry., Mendota, Va. ; C. L. Watson, Louisville Division, Veech- dale, Ky.; L. E. Crandall, St. Louis Division, Chrisney, Ind. No. 60, WASHINGTON, D. C.— Meets first Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m., in Build- ing Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. E. E. Bailey, Chief Tel., Rockville, Md-; W. J. Southworth, Sec’y-Treas., 48 H st., N. E. Washington, D. C. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening of each month in Engineers’ ' Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E. D’ Anjou, Chief Tel., Matapcdia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. & T., Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). J. W. Anderson, Gen’l Chair- man, Oakdale, Tenn.; E. H. Boutwell, Gen’l S. & T., Walton, Ky.; E. H. Boutwell, Local Chairman Cincinnati Division, Walton, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Division, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chairman A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meet- ings subject to call of Chairman. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month alternately at Moncton, N. B., St. John, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Salisbury, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. & T.., Shediac Road, N. B. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1289 No. 64, LEVIS, QUE. — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., 17 d’Yourville st., Quebec, Que. ; Wm. Parsons, S. & T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 1 14, Co. Temiscouata, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 P- m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall. Rochester, N. H. H. A. Beacham, Chief Tel., Union, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T., 7 Lincoln st., Summerworth, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Wednesday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; J. E. Mc- Donald, S. & T., Belmont, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. & T., Q. & C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss.; P. W. Burdeaux, Local Chairman, V. S. & P. R. R., Monroe, La.; H. O. Peavey, Local Chairman, A. & V. Ry., Meehan, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Local Chairman, N. O. & N. E. R. R., Meridian, Miss. No. 70— Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71, OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman, in Pike’s Hall, Oska- loosa, Iowa. R. A. Vannoy, Chief Tel., Mar- tinsburg, Iowa; E. J. Wilson, S. & T., Laurel, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kempkes, Gen’l S. & T., Nevada, Iowa. No. 77, DENVER, COLO.— Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S..& T., 935 *7th st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen’l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen’l S. & T., Beaumont, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Collier, Gen’l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Granite, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man and Local Chairman. R. E. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Smithsburg, Md.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. Local Chairmen Maryland Division: C. E. Stouffer, Edgemont, Md.; First District, includ- ing Middle Division and Fifth and Sixth Dis- tricts of Eastern Division; R. E. Smith, Smiths- burg, Md., Second District, covering territory on Eastern Division from Security east to Hillcn Station; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Hanover, Pa., Third District, covering territory from Fairfield, Pa., to Hampstead, Md., and the Fourth District, in- clusive. West Virginia Division: C. G. Blair, Ohiopyle. Pa., Eastern District, covering terri- tory from Conncllsville, Pa., to W. Va., C. Junction and the G. C. & C. Ry. ; N. T. Downs, Mill Creek. W. Va., Western District, covering territory east of W. Va.; C. Junction to and including Durbin, W. Va. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor and Arostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; F. J. Crorier, Gen’l S. & T., Milo Jet., Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific > Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m. in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 9!, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5443 Evanston ave., Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman. Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; R. R. Green, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Lines, Doddsville, Miss.; G. D. Clements, Gen’l Chair- man, Indianapolis Southern Railway, Bloom- field, Ind.; R. L. Shannon, Gen'I S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94. MERIDIAN. MISS.— Meets 2d Saturday- night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Miss.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethel ville, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546'^ Congress st., Portland. Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombley, S. & T., Buxton, Me. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1290 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago & Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, 420 Parallel ave., Kansas City, Kan., Gen’l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen’l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Gen’l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va. ; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman Virginia Division, Thelma, N. C.; E. H. Moore, Local Chairman North Carolina Division, Marsh- ville, N. C.; Frank Taylor, Local Chairman Georgia Division, Lawrenceville, Ga.; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Alabama Division, Helena, Ga.; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman South Carolina Division, Macclenny, Fla.; F. W. Brown, Local Chairman Florida Division, Cedar Keys, Fla. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Ry. Meets at Englehart, 2d Sunday in May, July, September, November and January, or on call of Gen’l Chairman. F. J. Murray, Chief Tel., Englehart, Ont. J. B. Flagler, Gen’l Chairman, Englehart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S. & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. & T., 1516 N. Dover st., Philadelphia, Pa. No. :o3, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. James P. Rutledge, Chief Tel., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. & T., 209 Church st., Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H. — Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Con- cord, N. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief Tel., Pem- broke, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T., Gerrish, N. H. No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, MD.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John H. Goshorn, Chief Tel., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstown, Md. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y. — Meets 2d Monday each month at 8 p. in., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. hi — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T., 320 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 1 13 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. M. L. Klein, Gcn’l Chairman, 74 Abeel st., Kings- ton, N. Y. H. J. Halstead, Gen’l S. & T., One- onta, N. Y. R. H. Henson, Local Chairman S. C. & K. Branch, Phoenicia, N. Y.; C W. Pough, Local Chairman Main Line, 81 Hone st., Kingston, N. Y. No. 1 14, ANNAPOLIS, ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S. ; Stanley Travener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets ist Monday ot each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Bcaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. & T., Cote de Peres, Beauport, Que., Can. No. 1 16 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December, in places designated by Gen’l Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman. Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 1 1 7, SHAMOKIN, PA.— Meets at Milton, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15 p. m. : January, Fehruary, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Satur- day of the foliowing months at 7:30 p. m.: March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. & T., Quakake, Pa. No. 1 18 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville & Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M» Henderson, Gen’l S. & T., 222 Ash st., Marys- ville, Ohio. No. 1 19 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen'l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen’l S. & T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind. ; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 123 — Division covers Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway System. J. J. Madden, Gen’l Chair- man, Waseca, Minn.; J. C. Sandmier, Gen’l S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys- tem. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 71 1 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. C. H. Boschen, Gen’l Chairman, Ashland, Va. ; W. T. Thomp- son, Gen’l S. & T., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown, Gen’l Chairman, 128 North Oakley ave., Kansas City, Mo.; W. J. Edwards, Gen’l S. & T., 2422 Lister ave., Kansas City, Mo. No. 127. VIRGINIA, MINN.— W, W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. & T., Kelsey, Minn. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1291 No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 129 — Division covers Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blasdell, N. Y., and Local Chairman Eastern Division; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chairman, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., and Local Chairman Franklin Division; J. T. Bearss, Sandusky, Ohio, Local Chairman Toledo Division; A. E. Snyder, Box 272, Ligonier, Ind., Local Chairman Michigan Division; G. R. Smith, Rockwood, Mich., Local Chairman De- troit Division; E. D. Graham, 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., Local Chairman Western Divi- sion; D. E. Royce, Rany, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington & •Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. F. Carder, Gen’l Chairman, 717 S. 4th st., Burlington, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., 717 N. 10th st., La Crosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine, Chief Tel., St. Henedine, Que.; A. Lagueux, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C.; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond District, Whitakers, N. C.; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C.; J. L. Bridgers, Local Chairman Fayetteville District, Dillon, S. C.; J. H. Foy, Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, N. C.; F. T. Murray, Local Chairman Columbia and Win- ston-Salem Districts, R. F. D., Cameron, S. C.; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charles- ton District, 155 Calhoun street, Charleston, S. C.; W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman Savan- nah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross, Ga.; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Montgomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. W. Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman Gainesville District and Jacksonville Terminal, Palatka, Fla.; W. Brantley, Local Chairman Lakeland District, Crystal River, Fla. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S. — M. D. McKeigan, Chief Tel., Leitches Creek, N. S.; S. A. Me- Innis, S. & T., P. O. Box 488, North Sydney, N. S. No. 134, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. I. Barnard, Chief Tel., 30 Sevilla st., St. Augustine, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, S. & T., Homestead, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA. — Meets 3d Friday ot each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium, Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T., 932 Pear st., Reading, Pa. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso & Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; George Lavengood, Gen’l Sec’y and Treas., 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. System meeting held at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 1501 Columbus road, Cleveland, Ohio. R. R. Reynolds, Local Chairman, 128 W. Atwood st., Galion, Ohio. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division meets on the 3d Tuesday of each month in the Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio. J. F. Justice, Local Chairman, 366 N. Grant ave., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman. St. Louis and Cairo Divisions hold joint meetings first Monday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Divi- sion meets in Room No. n, 2d floor, Anthony Bldg., Muncie, Ind., on 3d Monday of each month; E. P. Jenkins, Local Chairman, 1603 E. Jackson st., Muncie, Ind. Chicago Division Iheets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Local Chairman; A. J. Hornung, R. F. D. 9, Greensburg, Ind., Local Chairman Chicago and White Water Division. Michigan Division meets subject to call of Chairman; George Lavengood, Local Chairman, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. P. & E. Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Chairman; J. E. Schlosser, Waynetown, Ind., Local Chairman. ' Cairo Divi- sion holds joint meetings with the St. Louis Division; B. T. McConchie, Local Chairman, Marshall, 111. No. i39» NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkeag, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman, Gregory, • Tex. ; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. & T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay & West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Blair, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. & T., Winona, Minn. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1292 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. VV. A. Gates, Gen’l Chairman, Box 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock, Local Chairman, Petoskey, Mich. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. VV. Adams, Gen’l Chairman, Mexia, Tex.; N. W. Smith, Gen’l S. & T., Box 493. Teague, Tex. H. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and Lines North, Teague, Tex.; G.« VV. Thorpe, Local Chairman, Nor- mangee, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. VV. & D. C. Ry. System. L. S. Mentzer, Gen’l Chairman, F. W. & D. C. & W. V. Lines, Childress, Tex.; S. L. Greenwood, Local Chairman, 1st and 2d Divi- sions. F. W. & D. C. Lines, Bowie, Tex.; G. H. Wheeler, Local Chairman, 3d and 4th Divisions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Channing, Tex.; A. H. Plentl, Local Chairman, W. V. Lines, Goree, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 405, Quanah, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gen’l Chairman, Mauk, Ga. C. A. Pye, Gen’l S. & T., Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. & T., Simms, N. C. No. 148 — Division covers Grand Trunk Western Ry. System. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chairman, Marcellus, Mich.; J. VV. Case, Gen’l S. & T., Otterburn, Mich. No. 15 1 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S. & T., Dresden, Station, N. Y.; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa., Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands, Hawes Cave, N. Y., and E. F. Lawrence, 7 High st., Onconta, N. Y., Local Chairmen Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smith’s Basin, N. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Station, N. Y.; .and O. C. Benjamin, Dresden Station, N. Y., Local Chairmen Cham- plain Division. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H. — Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10:30 a. m., 'in Elk’s Hall, Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. II.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., 111 Allds st., Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. VV’. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; Geo. Giles, Assistant Gen’l Chairman, Victoria, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155. HAMILTON, ONT.— Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton, Ont. VV. R. Kelly, Chief Tel., 91 Mulberry st., Hamilton, Ont.; E. D. Armstrong. S. & T-, Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day- light meeting 1st Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m. Night meetings 3d Saturday of each month at 7 p. m. Chas. N. Griffin^ Chief Tel., 3136 Washington st., Jamaica Plain, Bos- ton, Mass.; James Melville, S. & T., 2 Kear- sarge ave., Roxbury, Boston, Mass. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban car from cither city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. T. or C. T. U. of A. Special meeting subject to call of President. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 1st Wednesday after 3d Tuesday evening of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. & T., 74034 Thirty-eighth st., Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y.— Meets subject to call of the President at “The Plaza,’’ 141st st. and Edgecomb ave., New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th st and 8th ave.. New York City; E. Neumueiler, S. & T., 126 Union st., High Bridge, New York City. RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA.— Meets at Picket Camp Hall, 307 N. 7th st., 2d Saturday night of each month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL. — Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. & St. P., C. & G. W., and 1. C. Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Dela- ware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1293 DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., Federation Hall. All up- to-date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brothers cordially invited t<p attend. C. H. Livsey, Pres., East Point, Ga.; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716, Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Dita May West, S. & T., 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members are cor- dially invited to attend. Matters of interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, Pres., 817 W. 64th st., Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose, S. & T., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111. f). O. R. T. CLUB (Denver O. R. T. Club) — Meets 8 p. m. 3d Thursday of each month at The Albany Hotel. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized more particularly in the interest of teleg- raphers employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C. L. Cheney, President, 935 17th st., Denver, Colo.; D. O. Shoults, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEG- RAPHERS’ CLUB — Meets 8 p. m4 the 4th Wed- nesday of each month at Savoy Hotel, 9th and Central, Kansas City, Mo. John Hjalmer, Presi- dent, 701 West Sixteenth st., Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, Secretary-Treasurer, 1118 New- ton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg- raphers’ Club) — Meets 8 p. m., Monday follow- ing the 3d Tuesday of each month, in Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Neb. Joseph Ackerman, President, 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jas. Freeder, Secretary-Treasurer, 2617 Cass st., Omaha, Neb. All O. R. T. mem- bers are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized more particularly in the interest of telegraphers employed on all roads entering Omaha, who should make special effort to attend our meetings. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF CINCINNATI. — Meets at 8:30 p. m., the 4th Tuesday of each month, at the Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized in the interest of telegraphers employed on all organized roads entering Cincinnati. All O. R. T. men should make every effort to attend these meetings, as something of interest is always being discussed. V. B. Turner, Pres't, Ewing, Ind. ; O. E. Marsh, Sec’y-Treas., Box 3, Roxabel, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assem- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President. Next meetings 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday, July 20th, August 24th, September 21st, October 26th, November 23d and December 21st. M. R. Davis, President, care C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, Secretary-Treasurer, 1429 West 12th st., Des Moines, Iowa; B. N. Bongera, Club Corre- spondent,, 1526 West 5th st., Des Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 12, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and 2d st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, Secretary-Treas- urer, 512 South 14th at., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB— Meets the 3d Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St. Joseph, Mo.; L. B. Ockerman, Presi- dent, 423 N. 19th st., St. Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, 609 Hamburg ave., St. Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on sec- ond Thursday after the third Tuesday of each month at 8 o’clock p. m., at 514 Gaines st., Little Rock, Ark. C. C. Jacklin, President, Room 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 23, Y. M. C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets xst Saturday after 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m., at Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those connected with the C. M. & St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways are urged to attend these meetings. W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second st., Ottumwa, Iowa; C. F. Ream, S. & T., Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., second Sunday of each month at the Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized in the interest of telegraphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines enter- ing Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the interest of all are discussed. R. D. Stover, President, 30s Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, Secretary-Treasurer, 812 West Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PAHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, President, Minco, Okla.; J. J. Nichols, Vice-President, Greenfield, Okla.; H. T. Snodgrass, Secretary-Treasurer, 1008 W. Lon- don st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, President, R. D. No. 2, Elmira, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, Secretary-Treas- urer, Horse Heads, N. Y.; B. IL Youmans, First Vice- President, Gillett, Pa.; G. C. Lacey, Sec- ond Vice-President, Hospital pi., Sayre, Pa.; C. H. Nagle, Third Vice-President, Elmira, N. Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1294 The Railroad Telegrapher. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — Thos. M. Conlin, Gen’l Chairman, 10 Prospect Terrace, Springfield, Mass.; L. G. Mambert, Gen’l S. & T., Box 105, Woronoco, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — E. L. Gilley, Gen’l Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney, Gen’l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen’l Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair- man, Northport, Ala. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross, Gen’l Chairman, 5 Newton Park, Framingham, Mass.; M. W. Handy, Sec- retary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Milan, Mich.; L. W. Abbott, Secretary General Committee, Dawson, 111. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory MRS. E. L. MATHIS President Greenfield, Tenn. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. Grand Scc.-Treas. 2021 Longwood st. Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. MRS. G. W. HILLEY First Vice-President Amherst ave., Jamaica, L. I.-N. Y. MRS. J. H. WILLI AMS... Second Vice-President Wilson, N. C. MRS. W. C. WATSON Third Vice-President Osmer, B. Cv Canada. OFFICERS. MRS. T. M. BOYD Fourth Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. O. A. MARSH Fifth Vice-President Roxabel, Ohio. MRS. L. MEADOR Sixth Vice-President Minco, Oklfi. MRS. B. E. NASON Seventh Vice-President Athol, Idaho. MRS. H. C. GILMER Eighth Vice-President Fruitdale, Ala. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mrs. Dita May West, Chairman, 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. Miss Erma P. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wis. Mrs. Geo. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Wilmington, Cal. Mrs. E. H. Boutwell, Walton, Ky. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. 2, O. R. T. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulson, Gen’l Chairman, ""Centerville, S. D. ; Miss Erma Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen'l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Local No. 5, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs. Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Cbitten- ango Station, N. Y.; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen’l S. & T., Kirksville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R. T. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y. ; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1295 Local No. 7, O. R. T. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk ft Western Railway. Meets upon coll. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, ai Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. C. P. Win- borne, Gen'] S. & T., Graham, Va. Local No. 8, O. R- T. Division 31 — Covers the Missoaft Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, 4159a Russell ave., St Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. ft T., Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Cover* the Southern Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman. Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Callic B. Dellinger. Gen’l S. ft T., Plainville, Ga. Local No. 10, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more ft Ohio Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Concord, Ohio; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gen’l S. ft T., 2021 Longwood st., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Ran- dall, Jr., Gen’l S. ft T., Smithville, Ga. Local No. 13, O. R. T. Division 6a — Covers the Queen ft Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub- ject to call Mrs. A. B. Willi son, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 85, Science Hill, Ky.; Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. ft T., Oakdale, Tenn. Local No. 14, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. ft T., Greenfield, Tenn. Local No. 15, O. R. T. Division 23 — Covcts the Chicago, Milwaukee ft St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Local No. 16, O. R. T. Division 44 — Meet* 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 2224 Harriman ave., Jamaica. N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, 6 Grant ave., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields. Geh’l S. ft T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Chairman. Mrs W. H. Allison. Gen’l Chairman, 68 Melbourne ave., Toronto, Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. ft T., Verona, Ont. Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. ft S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mi 8. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. ft T., Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130— -Covers the Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. ft T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gcn’l Chairman, DeQuincey, La.; Mrs. L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. ft T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. 21, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie.) Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen'l Chair- man, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. ft T.f Pitman, N. J. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island ft Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chairman, Calhan, Colo.; Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. ft T., Minco, Okla. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Mrs. Alice , Loveland, Gen’l Chairman, Granite,* Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. ft T., Ivanhoe, Colo. Local No. 24, O. R. T. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman, Mrs. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; Mrs. Daisy Sherwood, Gen’l S. ft T., Centralis, Wash. Local No. 25, O. R. T. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Minnie M. Morford, President ft Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Haven, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gcn’l S. ft T., 977 Cherry st., Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Morris, First Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. F. N. Stewart, Second Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Bessie Harris, Third Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Sylvia Johnson. Fourth Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Watson, Chaperone, and Mrs. L. A. Warren, Local Sec'y. Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS Ptjbushbd Monthly it the Obdbb or Railboab Tslbobaphebb L. W. QUICK - Editob and Mamaobb. Entbbcd ab Sboond-Clabb Mattes Dbcehbsb 20, 1912, at tbh Post Omca at St. Loma, Mo., Undbb the Act or Acooar 24. 1912. SuasaaimoH Paicx - - - tl.00 Pbb Tbab. Vol. XXX AUGUST, 1913 No. 8 Labor's Struggles By Samuel Gompeks, President, American Federation of Labor. THE struggle of labor through the ages has been a struggle for more — more of the necessities of life, more freedom, more of life itself. Labor has fought for the right to straighten the bent back, to bestow freedom of action, to give scope for the imagination and ideals. Each advantage gained has opened up new and undreamed-of possibilities, but never an easy road to possession of them. Noth- ing but struggle, unending struggle, with the pain of ambition and sorrow of defeat, and just a little of the joy of success. Oft- times the heartache and discouragement seemed overwhelming, yet the courage to endure and count all gain since human bet- terment was the goal, has kept organized labor ever in the thick of the struggle which shapes the course of national de- velopment. So the workers of this, our country, which we all so proudly and loy- ally call the home of the free, have found that freedom is a precious heritage which must ever be jealously guarded. Institu- tions, laws, governments, are not self-acting, self-regulating, but need the constant atten- tion and concern of all good citizens to maintain them true to human interests and welfare. Sometimes the seeming failures in the struggle make us wonder what man- ner of thing life is, what manner of men are those among whom we live, for theirs seems no ordinary insolence, no endurable affront to justice and decency. Yet the fight is worth while. Out of the struggle and failure is evolved the better, if we profit by analyzing and separating the true from the false. In this spirit labor has sought wisdom and understanding in the progress which began in slavery and stead- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1300 The Railroad Telegrapher. ily moves toward perfect liberty. And now it is well that labor should review the prog- ress made and the characteristics and ten- dencies of industrial, moral, social and political life. Was it a cynic or a sage who said, “The dominant characteristic of the Anglo-Saxon race is hypocrisy?” Whether strangely blinded or indifferent to all except the out- ward appearances of States and political institutions and to averred declarations of purposes and policies, the majority of the people has been content with the belief that a republican form of government was guaranteed by the written Constitution, and that safety of life, liberty and property was secured to all equally. The political ideals and machinery which prevailed at the time when our national government was instituted were adapted to the needs of that time — there was a wide, rich continent inviting the courageous and the ambitious. The unknown fields stretching westward meant opportunity for the strong man, to be pre-empted, developed, nay, more truly, exploited. But the frontier lay far beyond the purple highlands to the westward ; there was room enough for everybody, and no restrictions were laid upon plans or methods of individuals. On the contrary, honor and merit were accorded individualistic aggres- sion and initiative, for was not individual prowess “conquering” the wild territory and opening resources for the enrichment of the nation? But there came a time when men went west, and lo! the frontier had vanished. No longer were there free lands for those who sought, no longer were men able to go out single-handed, cope with resources and wrench from them possessions and wealth. They were thrown back upon the centers of population, there in some man- ner to work with their fellow-men for the necessities of life. Commercialism, trans- portation agencies, industrialism, had seized upon the resources and opportunities that had been opened up and had erected vast systems. These “captains of industry” dis- played the same daring, adventurous spirit as the early pioneers, by sheer force of native power and ability to profit by oppor- tunity they entered upon virgin economic domain, ruthlessly took what was useful for immediate purposes, ravaged and cast aside all else. They then turned from legitimate methods and became pirates of industry. And the ever-increasing people, the people of the cities, of the towns, of the villages, were thrown back upon their own decreasing resources and opportunities and were facing a grim problem — how to earn a living. These hordes of people, these infinite masses with human souls and burdened hearts, suffering and weary, found their own powers of little avail in the struggle; they somehow could not get into the game; they could not understand how the trick was turned. Helpless as in- dividuals, they turned to the State. When the air was charged with fire-crackers and patriotic oratory, and the office-seeker was abroad in the land, they had been told the State accorded equal opportunities and protection to all. Yet, somehow, this State did not hear their voices in the calm that followed gala days and election campaigns. Then came an awakening, and the peo- ple began to sense vaguely that there were forms and powers moving back of what they had been told was the government. • Gradually this invisible government became more distinct, appeared larger and more powerful, and the visible government, or what was thought to be the government, was revealed as only the shadow and not the substance. How did it happen? The story is simple. It has been told over and over again. The State was originally made weak by the revolutionary fathers whose experience made them fear govern- ment As has been indicated a strong gov- ernment regulating individual effort was not suited to the early pioneer days. Since individual freedom and opportunity then existed for all — all whites — government concerned itself principally with protection of property. Development of resources and accumulation of wealth were looked upon as synonymous with national progress and growth; hence every effort was made to aid individual endeavor along these lines. Infant industries were protected and assured tariff revenues; railroad corpor- ations were lavishly assisted; contracts were awarded on terms most advantageous to industries. The government gave freely and bounteously, not letting its left hand Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1301 know what its right did. Now, the left hand was the people and the right the spe- cially privileged interests. According to public opinion that had prevailed, all was as it should be. Had not these special in- terests by their own ability and superior wisdom built up and controlled industries that were a credit to the nation, a part of the vast material wealth of .which America boasted so prodigiously? Did they not satisfy the common standard, ‘‘How much is the man worth?” And most con- clusive argument of all, did they not supply work to the people? Did they not char- itably endow libraries, professorships, uni- versities, foundations for pensions and educational advancement? What more could the people want? But the people wanted life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and they found the avenues to these barred. Their individual efforts made no impression on the bars. They appealed to the State, but the State heard not. Then they rose up to punish the “never-ending audacity of elected persons.” Again they were baffled — nowhere could they locate responsibility. When the fathers in their great wisdom drafted our Constitution and the people agreed and said, let there be this govern- ment, they failed to provide any means or agents for carrying on the government. To meet this exigency, parties were formed, mutual associations, extra-legal and extra- constitutional in nature. Party organiza- tions became here the strongest and the most powerful of any country in the world —loyalty, devotion, service, that in other lands were paid to sovereign or State, here centered about party affiliation. Party dis- loyalty was reason for political if not so- cial ostracism — yet the party management was absolutely irresponsible under the law and to party members. The fight for life, liberty, participation in party control, and hence representation in the State, has been centered upon the problem of locating re- sponsibility and then placing control in the hands of the people. It has been in the twilight zones where the jurisdiction of State and Federal governments merged, in the indirect election, in the franchise con- ditioned by property qualifications, the con- vention and the caucus system of nominat- ing candidates, that the manipulators of the invisible government here found their opportunities and secured their stronghold upon political machinery and agents. These opportunities have been enhanced in value by the indifference of the average American to his welfare and interests. He has been too engrossed in business and personal affairs to do more than vote on election day, if he did that; he must look after business, something uninfluenced by politics, he thought. This indifference gave rise to classes of people known as professional poli- ticians— managing party affairs, running the government, dispensing political and in- dustrial favors were their business. The name of politician became the synonym of scorn and infamy. Some of the stories of their doings make the operations of the Forty Thieves in Arabian fame seem like the adventures of a Sunday-school picnic. Occasionally the people rose up against this “never-ending audacity,” put some of the least conspicuous agents of the system in State institutions, but the remainder steadily worked at their business of running the State while the “good” citizens, the “aver- age” citizens, returned contentedly to their various vocations. With the increasing density of population, problems of industry and gaining a liveli- hood became increasingly complex. The masses of the people became convinced that many of these problems could be solved only by State help — they were too big, too all-embracing, and “too affected with pub- lic interest” to be settled by individuals or groups of individuals. The people then set about making the State in reality a gov- ernment of the people, for the people, and by the people. They succeeded in institut- ing in many places direct nominating systems and direct legislation ; party man- agement has in a measure been made legally responsible; the function of the presiden- tial electors has been made perfunctory by custom; and finally the United States Sen- ators are to be elected directly by the peo- ple. But let no man think the problem is solved, or that good citizens can ever hold themselves aloof from the affairs of gov- ernment When the matters with which the State concerned itself widened in extent and in Digitized by LiOOQle

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1302 The Railroad Telegrapher. scope, when the State assumed functions that had formerly been considered not politi- cal, the interests that had waxed fat and powerful were then more deeply concerned than ever lest their policies of exploitation and self-aggrandizement be curbed or regu- lated, lest other interests contest their mon- opoly of political control, and, above all, lest social and labor legislation secure to the people greater industrial strength and freedom. In former days the interests owned the State party agents. The State boss controlled the State ring, which in turn controlled local bosses and rings — this system distributed patronage and all party assets, awarded contracts for construction work, supplies, etc., and determined who might be permitted to be elected by the people to certain offices. The State system controlled the election of United States Senators and less absolutely the election of members of the House of Representa- tives. These professional politicians saw things as they were and worked accordingly for their own gain. The men they put in office were usually men of ability and out- ward respectability, men who could twist the cause of the interests into seemingly worthy and patriotic issues. It was a great game they were playing — an imper- sonal non-partisan game, played for the stakes regardless of the souls they might corrupt or the human rights and liberty they gambled away. The agents of the system which still persists, fall roughly into two classes — those men of outward re- spectability and superior intellectual attain- ments who serve to blind the people to die real purpose of the game, and the practical politicians and the crooks who perform the work no one could term honest. Again and again the people have been told of this invisible government, they have listened but believed not, and have turned again to what seemed the immediate inter- ests of life. The siren voice of the profes- sional politician has reminded them of the Declaration of Independence, the sacred Constitution, the immutably absolute justice of our laws and judiciary, until they were convinced as firmly as they were of their own personalities that all was well with the State. But how often has the truth been proven an untruth and that which is seen only an hallucination. Those who have been in the actual fight for human rights and liberty have known the forces against them, have many times told the story and have given warning that rights were being jeopardized through the indif- ference of the people. Injustice, abuse of power with impunity breeds lawlessness, violence, revolution. And now another instrumentality, the powerful free press of the land, is rending asunder curtains that had obscured the in- visible government and is revealing the connection between visible government and the controlling, invisible powers. Shame, dishonor, weakness, are being imputed to men in high places. Though we may pity them as they stand thus stripped bare of all deceptions before a just and abused public, though we may sorrow over great abilities prostituted to unworthy purposes — the tragedy of the soul that somehow missed the meaning of life — yet we must condemn their deeds, not for their own sakes but for the sake of the republic and human welfare. Public investigation will drag these men forth, not from dignity but from the obscurity which hid their evil deeds. It is for the good of the republic, for humanity, for the welfare of men, women, and children, that they should be made to bear the consequences of the choice they made between good and evil. Under the hegemony of the American Federation of Labor the toilers of Amer- ica have for years been banded together in the trade union movement for the purpose of bettering their economic condition through collective action and securing necessary legislation for the conservation of their powers and lives. The history of some of the most conspicuous efforts to secure betterment through collective action is well known; some of these efforts have been terrific, involving courage, tenacity of purpose against overwhelming odds. One need only mention the railroad strikes of 1877, the miners’ strikes from 1897 to 1902, the strikes of the textile workers covering • two decades, and, more recently, the strike of the miners in West Virginia, the steel workers at Bethlehem, the strike in the needle trades throughout the country, to call up pictures of suffering, misery, perse- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1303 cution, and prosecution. The fires of the steel furnaces today light up the inferno of the lives of the men who work there twelve hours a day of the seven days of the week — men bent, worn, and “scrapped” at forty. When labor has sought relief in the legislative field it has been fought again by these same industrial giants. (To be continued.) A NEW ARBITRATION LAW. WHEN the negotiations between the trainmen and conductors em- ployed on eastern lines, acting jointly, and their employers assumed a serious aspect an effort was made to bring about arbitration under the Erdman Arbi- tration Act, but objection was raised to it on account of the fact that that law only provided for three arbitrators, one be- ing selected by the employes, one by the employer, and the third one by the two thus chosen, and in the event of their failing to agree, such third arbitrator to be named by government officials, as prescribed in the law; the objections raised being that the third arbitrator was practically the sole judge, as the other two, to a more or less extent, represented their constituencies, and as a result there was a desire for a larger board, and as a consequence a bill was rushed through Congress supplanting the Erdman Law, which bill provides for a board of six members where desired, which bill was approved and became a law on July ISth, and as any arbitration proceed- ing participated in by members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers will be held under the provisions of this law, ^ts full text is quoted herein for the information of all concerned, as follows: [Public — No. 6.] [S. 2517.] An Act providing for mediation, concilia- tion, and arbitration in controversies be- tween certain employers and their employes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the provisions of this Act shall apply to any common carrier or carriers and their offi- cers, agents, and employes, except masters of vessels and seamen, as defined in section forty-six hundred and twelve, Revised Statutes of the United States, engaged in the transportation of passengers or prop- erty wholly by railroad, or partly by rail- road and partly by water, for a continuous carriage or shipment from one State or Territory of the United States or the Dis- trict of Columbia to any other State or Territory of the United States or the Dis- trict of Columbia, or from any place in the United States to an adjacent foreign coun- try, or from any place in the United States through a foreign country to any other place in the United States. The term “railroad” as used in this Act shall include all bridges and ferries used or operated in connection with any railroad, and also all the road in use by any corpora- tion operating a railroad, whether owned or operated under a contract, agreement, or lease; and the term “transportation” shall include all instrumentalities of shipment or carriage. The term “employes” as used in this Act shall include all persons actually engaged in any capacity in train operation or train service of any description, and not with- standing that the cars upon or in which they are employed may be held and oper- ated by the carrier under lease or other contract : Provided, however, That this Act shall not be held to apply to employes of street railroads and shall apply only to employes engaged in railroad train service. In every such case the carrier shall be re- sponsible for the acts and defaults of such employes in the same manner and to the same extent as if said cars were owned by it and said employes directly em- ployed by it, and any provisions to the contrary of any such lease or other con- tract shall be binding only as between the parties thereto and shall not affect the obli- gations of said carrier either to the public or to the private parties concerned. A common carrier subject to the pro- visions of this Act is hereinafter referred to as an “employer,” and the employes of one or more of such carriers are herein- after referred to as “employes.” Sec 2. That whenever a controversy concerning wages, hours of labor, or con- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1304 The Railroad Telegrapher. ditions of employment shall arise between an employer or employers and employes subject to this Act interrupting or threat- ening to interrupt the business of said em- ployer or employers to the serious detriment of the public interest, either party to such controversy may apply to the Board of Mediation and Conciliation created by this Act and invoke its services for the purpose of bringing about an amicable adjustment of the controversy; and upon the request of either party the said board shall with all practicable expedition put itself in com- munication with the parties to such contro- versy and shall use its best efforts, by me- diation and conciliation, to bring them to an agreement; and if such efforts to bring about an amicable adjustment through me- diation and conciliation shall be unsuccess- ful, the said board shall at once endeavor to induce the parties to submit their con- troversy to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of this Act. In any case in which an interruption of traffic is imminent and fraught with serious detriment to the public interest, the Board of Mediation and Conciliation may, if in its judgment such action seems desirable, proffer its services to the respective parties to the controversy. In any case in which a controversy arises over the meaning or the application of any agreement reached through mediation under the provisions of this Act either party to the said agreement may apply to the Board of Mediation and Conciliation for an expression of opinion from such board as to the meaning or application of such agreement and the said board shall upon receipt of such request give its opinion as soon as rnay be practicable. Sec. 3. That whenever a controversy shall arise between an employer or employers and employes subject to this Act, which can not be settled through mediation and con- ciliation in the manner provided in the preceding section, such controversy may be submitted to the arbitration of a board of six, or, if the parties to the controversy prefer so to stipulate, to a board of three persons, which board shall be chosen in the following manner: In the case of a board of three the employer or employers and the employes, parties respectively to the agree- ment to arbitrate, shall each name one arbi- trator; and the two arbitrators thus chosen shall select the third arbitrator; but in the event of their failure to name the third ar- bitrator within five days after their first meeting, such third arbitrator shall be named by the Board of Mediation and Con- ciliation. In the case of a board of six, the employer or employers and the em- ployes, parties respectively to the agreement to arbitrate, shall each name two arbitra- tors, and the four arbitrators thus chosen shall, by a majority vote, select the remain- ing two arbitrators; but in the event of their failure to name the two arbitrators within fifteen days after their first meeting the said two arbitrators, or as many of them as have not been named, shall be named by the Board of Mediation and Conciliation. In the event that the employes engaged in any given controversy are not members of a labor organization, such employes may select a committee which shall have the right to name the arbitrator, or the arbi- trators, who are to be named by the em- ployes as provided above in this section. Sec. 4. That the agreement to arbitrate— First Shall be in writing; Second. Shall stipulate that the arbitra- tion is had under the provisions of this Act; Third. Shall state whether the board of arbitration is to consist of three or six members ; Fourth. Shall be signed by duly ac- credited representatives of the employer or employers and of the employes; Fifth. Shall state specifically the ques- tions to be submitted to the said board for decision ; Sixth. Shall stipulate that a majority of said board shall be competent to make a valid and binding award; Seventh. Shall fix a period from the date of the appointment of the arbitrator or arbi- trators necessary to complete the board, as provided for in the agreement, within which the said board shall commence its hearings; Eighth. Shall fix a period from the be- ginning of the hearings within which the said board shall make and file its award : Provided, That this period shall be thirty days unless a different period be agreed to ; Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1305 Ninth. Shall provide for the date from which the award shall become effective and shall fix the period during which the said award shall continue in force; Tenth. Shall provide that the respective parties to the award will each faithfully execute the same ; Eleventh. Shall provide that the award and the papers and proceedings, including the testimony relating thereto, certified under the hands of the arbitrators, and which shall have the force and effect of a bill of exceptions, shall be filed in the clerk’s office of the district court of the United States for the district wherein the controversy arises or the arbitration is entered into, and shall be final and con- clusive upon the parties to the agreement unless set aside for error of law apparent on the record. Twelfth. May also provide that any dif- ference arising as to the meaning or the application of the provisions of an award made by a board of arbitration shall be re- ferred back to the same board or to a sub- committee of such board for a rulipg, which ruling shall have the same force and effect as the original award; and if any member of the original board is unable or unwilling to serve another arbitrator shall be named in the same manner as such original mem- ber was named. Sac 5. That for the purposes of this Act the arbitrators herein provided for, or either of them, shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations, sign subpoenas, re- quire the attendance and testimony of wit- nesses, and the production of such books, papers, contracts, agreements, and docu- ments material to a just determination of the matters under investigation as may*be ordered by the court ; and may invoke the aid of the United States courts to compel witnesses to attend and testify and to pro- duce such books, papers, contracts, agree- ments, and documents to the same extent and under the same conditions and penal- ties as is provided for in the Act to regulate commerce, approved February fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and the amendments thereto. Sec 6. That every agreement of arbi- tration under this Act shall be acknowl- edged by the parties thereto before a notary public or a clerk of the district or the circuit court of appeals of the United States, or before a member of the Board of Mediation and Conciliation, the members of which are hereby authorized to take such acknowledg- ments; and when so acknowledged shall be delivered to a member of said board or transmitted to said board to be filed in its office. When such agreement of arbitration has been filed with the said board, or one of its members, and when the said board, or a member thereof, has been furnished the names of the arbitrators chosen by the re- spective parties to the controversy, the board, or a member thereof, shall cause a notice in writing to be served upon the said arbitrators, notifying them of their appoint- ment, requesting them to meet promptly to name the remaining arbitrator or arbi- trators necessary to complete the board, and advising them of the period within which, as provided in the agreement of arbi- tration, they are empowered to name such arbitrator or arbitrators. When the arbitrators selected by the re- spective parties have agreed upon the re- maining arbitrator or arbitrators, they shall notify the Board of Mediation and Concilia- tion; and in the event of their failure to agree upon any or upon all of the necessary arbitrators within the period fixed by this Act they shall, at the expiration of such period, notify the Board of Mediation and Conciliation of the arbitrators selected, if any, or of their failure to make or to com- plete such selection. If the parties to an arbitration desire the ' reconvening of a board to pass upon any controversy arising over the meaning or application of an avtard, they shall jointly so notify the Board of Mediation and Con- ciliation, and shall state in such written notice the question or questions to, be sub- mitted to such reconvened board. The Board of Mediation and Conciliation shall thereupon promptly communicate with the members of the board of arbitration or a subcommittee of such board appointed for such purpose pursuant to the provisions of the agreement of arbitration, and arrange for the reconvening of said board or sub’ Digitized by LiOOQle

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1306 The Railroad Telegrapher. committee, and shall notify the respective parties to the controversy of the time and place at which the board will meet for hear- ings upon the matters in controversy to be submitted to it. Sec 7. That the board of arbitration shall organize and select its own chairman and make all necessary rules for conducting its hearings; but in its award or awards the said board shall coniine itself to find- ings or recommendations as* to the questions specifically submitted to it or matters di- rectly bearing thereon. All testimony before said board shall be given under oath or' affirmation, and any member of the board of arbitrators shall have the power to admin- ister oaths or affirmations. It may employ such assistants as may be necessary in carry- ing on its work. It shall, whenever practi- cable be supplied with suitable quarters in any Federal building located at its place of meeting or at any place where the board may adjourn for its deliberations. The board of arbitration shall furnish a certi- fied copy of its awards to the respective parties to the controversy, and shall transmit the original, together with the papers and proceedings and a transcript of the testi- mony taken at the hearings, certified under the hands of the arbitrators, to the clerk of the district court of the United States for the district wherein the controversy arose or the arbitration is entered into, to be filed in said clerk’s office as provided in paragraph eleven of section four of this Acc. And said board shall also furnish a certified copy of its award, and the papers and pro- ceedings, including the testimony relating thereto, to the Board of Mediation and Con- ciliation to be filed in its office. The United States Commerce Court, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics are hereby au- thorized to turn over to the Board of Mediation and Conciliation upon its request any papers and documents heretofore filed with them and bearing upon mediation or arbitration proceedings held under the pro- visions of the Act approved June first, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, provid- ing for mediation and arbitration. Sec. 8. That the award, being filed in the clerk’s office of a district court of the United States as hereinbefore provided, shall go into practical operation, and judg- ment shall be entered thereon accordingly at the expiration of ten days from such fil- ing, unless within such ten days either party shall file exceptions thereto for mat- ter of law apparent upon the record, in which case said award shall go into prac- tical operation, and judgment be entered accordingly, when such exceptions shall have been finally disposed of either by said district court or on appeal therefrom. At the expiration of ten days from the decision of- the district court upon excep- tions taken to said award as aforesaid judgment shall be entered in accordance with said decision, unless during said ten days either party shall appeal therefrom to the circuit court of appeals. In such case only such portion of the record shall be transmitted to the appellate court as is necessary to the proper understanding and consideration of the questions of law pre- sented by said exceptions and to be decided. The determination of said circuit court of appeals upon said questions shall be final, and, being certified by the clerk thereof to said district court, judgment pur- suant thereto shall thereupon be entered by said district court. If exceptions to an award are finally sustained, judgment shall be entered set- ting aside the award in whole or in part; but in such case the parties may agree upon a judgment to be entered disposing of the subject-matter of the controversy, which judgment when entered shall have the same force and effect as judgment en- tered upon an award. Nothing in this Act contained shall be construed to require an employe to render personal service without his consent, and no injunction or other legal process shall be issued which shall compel the perform- ance by any employe against his will of a contract for personal labor or service. Sec. 9. That whenever receivers ap- pointed by a Federal court are in the pos- session and control of the business of em- ployers covered by this Act the employes of such employers shall have the right to be heard through their representatives in such court upon all questions affecting the terms and conditions of their employment; and no reduction of wages shall be made Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1307 by such receivers without the authority of the court therefor, after notice to such employes, said notice to be given not less than twenty days before the hearing upon the receivers’ petition or ' application, and to be posted upon all customary bulletin boards along or upon the railway or in the customary places on the premises of other employers covered by this Act. Sec. 10. That each member of the board of arbitration created under the provisions of this Act shall .receive such compensation as may be fixed by the Board of Mediation and Conciliation, together with his travel- ing and other necessary expenses. The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, to be immediately available and to continue available until the close of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fourteen, for the necessary and proper ex- penses incurred in connection with any ar- bitration or with the carrying on of the work of mediation and conciliation, includ- ing per diem, traveling, and other neces- sary expenses of members or employes of boards of arbirtation and rent in the Dis- trict of Columbia, furniture, office fixtures and supplies, books, salaries, traveling ex- penses, and other necessary expenses of members or employes of the Board of Mediation and Conciliation, to be approved by the chairman of said board and audited by the proper accounting offices of the Treasury. Sec. 11. There shall be a Commissioner of Mediation and Conciliation, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and whose salary shall be $7,500 per annum, who shall hold his office for a term of seven years and until a successor qualifies, and who shall be removable by the Presi- dent only for misconduct in office. The Presi- dent shall also designate not more than two other officials of the Government who have been appointed by and with the ad- vice and consent of the Senate, and the officials thus designated, together with the Commissioner of Mediation and Concilia- tion, shall constitute a board to be known as the United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation. There shall also be an Assistant Commisr sioner of Mediation and Conciliation, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and whose salary shall be $5,000 per annum. . In the absence of the Commissioner of Mediation and Conciliation, or when that office shall become vacant, the assistant commissioner shall exercise the functions and perform the duties of that office. Under the direction of the Commissioner of Mediation and Conciliation, the assistant commissioner shall assist in the work of mediation and conciliation and when act- ing alone in any case he shall have the right to take acknowledgments, receive agreements of arbitration, and cause the notices in writing to be served upon the arbitrators chosen by the respective parties to the controversy, as provided for in sec- tion five of this Act The Act of June first eighteen hundred and ninety-eight relating to the mediation and arbitration of controversies between railway companies and certain classes of their employes is hereby repealed: Pro- vided, That any agreement of arbitration which, at the time of the passage of this Act shall have been executed in accord- ance with the provisions of said Act of June first eighteen hundred and ninety- eight, shall be governed by the provisions of said Act of June first eighteen hundred and ninety-eight and the proceedings there- under shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of said Act. Approved, July 15, 1913. Upon passage of the foregoing law, the President appointed Judge William E. Chambers, Judge Martin A. Knapp and G. W. W. Hanger as members of the Mediation Board. EXPRE3S RATE8 REDUCED. THE Interstate Commerce Commis- sion, after many months of hearings on the subject, has ordered a reduc- tion in express rates to become effective on or before October 15, 1913. Press dispatches from Washington claim the reduction will amount to $26,000,000 annually or approxi- mately 16 per cent of the gross revenue of the express companies. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1308 The Railroad Telegrapher. The mo*t important change prescribed by .he order is the modification of the present graduated scale of parcel rates. One hundred pound rates for short distances either have been left unchanged or slightly reduced; for longer distances they have been lowered; for fifty pounds or less all rates practically have been reduced. For packages more than four pounds going more than 200 miles and less than 2,000 the new express rates are generally lower than the parcel post rates ; for more than 3,000 miles the rates are practically the same. The report and' order of the commission, prepared by Commissioner John H. Marble, are a virtual affirmation of the findings of former Commissioner Franklin K. Lane, now secretary of the interior. By prescrib- ing a so-called block system, dividing the United States into 950 blocks, averaging 2,500 square miles, as originally proposed by Mr. Lane, 900,000,000 different rates now published by the express companies will be reduced to less than 650,000 and the inter- state commerce commission believes that the system points the way to a solution of the existing maze of freight rates. The general impression in official quarters is that the express companies will attempt to test by legal means the constitutionality of the commission’s order. . The requirement of the order of June 8, 1912, that a label shall be attached to each parcel is modified to the extent that, in case of shipments of perishable property, con- sisting of two or more packages, the label need be attached to only one package. The express companies have filed state- ment indicating that the losses of revenue under the proposed rates would be intoler- able and argued strenuously that the estab- lishment of the parcel post had deprived them of quite 30 per cent of the revenue they formerly received from parcels of eleven pounds or less. They contended that the express business could not survive the losses from both sources. “This is equivalent to saying,” comments Commissioner Marble in his report, “that in- asmuch as shippers have been given the con- venience and economy of the parcel post, the express carriers must, on that account, be allowed to charge higher rates than otherwise would be reasonable. That is to say, the commission is called upon to take from the shippers of the country all the benefit that they receive from the parcel post and give it to the express companies in the form of higher rates upon the remaining business.” The new system of rates is not only a simplification of existing rate structures and methods, but in the opinion of rate experts, lays the foundation for future practice in all rate revisions. While the commission has not considered the practicability of the application of the block system to the making of freight rates, it is known that the question may be taken up almost at any time. With a standard freight rate once established between blocks instead of between points and all other rates stated in percentage of the standard, the mystery of the present com- plicated maze of freight rates, in the opinion of the commission’s experts, would be solved.' The basis of the classification prescribed by the commission is that all articles of merchandise of ordinary value are to be carried at first-class or ordinary merchan- dise rates. Articles of food and drink, with a few exceptions, are second-class and are to be carried at 75 per cent of the first-class rate. The rates for newspapers and period- icals as well as for bread and some articles for which specially low rates now are charged, are substantially the same at the present rates. A permanent committee has been ap- pointed to revise the routes of express carriers to eliminate the circuitous routes which are now a cause of considerable complaint on the part of shippers. With regard to the parcel post and its effect upon the express companies the re- port says: “With regard to the small package busi- ness of the parpel post, it should be stated that it still will bfe carried upon the rail- roads of the country. As far as the rail carriers are concerned, it is of no conse- quence to them whether they furnish rail transportation for the express respondents herein or for the postoffice department. The Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1309 express companies, moreover, will not ex- perience a gross loss of their earnings upon these small parcels, but only of the net difference between their earnings hereto- fore and the cost to them of furnishing terminal service upon these articles. The commission’s conclusion is that the estab- lishment of the parcel post is not a justifi- cation for any higher scale of rates than the one here shown to be reasonable. “The commission’s order is for two years only. That period will give abundant op- portunity for a test of these rates under varying conditions amounting to a normal average. In no other way can the abso- lutely proper rate basis for respondents finally be determined. Respondents are also at liberty at any time to bring forward new facts as a basis for a petition for modification of this or any pther order.” The decision of the commission, de- ferred as it has been for more than a year, followed an investigation that occupied nearly six years of hearing, special exam- ination of reports and accounts covering in detail the various phases of the express business. Nearly a carload of books and papers have been filed and are a part of the proceedings in this case. Representative David J. Lewis, of Mary- land, one of the labor group in Congress and now Chairman of the House Labor Committee, is quoted in the public press as expressing the belief that the express companies within the next few years will be absorbed by the parcel post system, which statement in view of the action of the Interstate Commerce Commission in the matter of ordering a reduction in ex- press rates assumes additional importance. Representative Lewis declared that the be- ginning of the end of the express com- panies is near at hand, asserting that the parcel post would gradually absorb the small retail package business of the express com- panies until the latter’s margin of profit would be wiped out. The new rate of one cent a pound with a weight limit of twenty pounds for ISO miles in any direction from point of shipment and one-half cent a pound for local delivery, including rural routes, is a parcel post system which is declared to far excel any other known to exist in any country. According to Repre- sentative Lewis, the parcel post by January 1st next will show a profit of from $7,000,- 000 to $10,000,000. The press dispatches in publishing the details of the order issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission for the reduction of express rates also carries the following interesting item: The reduction of express rates ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission is the result of an action started by State Senator R. E. Sundberg, through Congress- man James A. Manahan, against the ex- press companies in Minneapolis in March, 1909. Its direct cause was when Mr. Sund- berg was forced to pay $32 for carrying a casting worth $2.50, from Minneapolis to Kennedy, Kittson County, Minn., Mr. Sundberg’s home. Hearings in the case were held at St. Paul, Chicago, New York and Minneapolis. Mr. Manahan’s only witnesses were Mr. Sundberg and George S. Loftus of Minne- apolis. The papers, it is said, were served on the officers of the various express com- panies in New York by Mr. Sundberg him- self. 6MTORIAL NOT€5 Nine hundred and seven new members were initiated into the Order during the month of July. The President of the Republic of Panama has signed a decree prohibiting the naturali- zation of Chinese in Panama in the future. The mailing list will be revised after this issue and only members with dues paid to December 31st will receive future num- bers from the regular list. Oscar F. Nelson, President of the Inter- national Federation of Post Office Clerks, Digitized by LiOOQle

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1310 The Railroad Telegrapher. has been appointed State Factory Inspec- tor of Illinois by Governor Dunne. A workman’s compensation law was en- acted at the recent session of the legisla- ture in Iowa. The widow’s pension law is also to become effective in that State. Hereafter deposits may be made in the government postal savings bank by mail and withdrawals made in the same manner, under an order issued by the Postmaster- General. Affiliated unions with the American Federation of Labor paid per capita tax on 1,703,749 in June, 1912, and in June, 1913, paid per capita tax on 2,026,716, an increase of 322,967. All presidential post offices will be postal savings depositories after September 2d, according to an announcement made by Postmaster-General Burleson. This adds 174 offices to the list , According to the report published by the Bureau of Mines, there were 195 men killed in and about the coal mines of the United States during May, 1913, as compared with 150 during the sartle month in 1912. Wm. D. Mahon, International President of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes, has been appointed a member of the Detroit Munic- ipal Street Railway Board of Commis- sioners. The legal department of the United States Government at Washington has noti- fied the Attorney-General of Minnesota, that if that State desires its share of the Federal appropriation for good roads, it must not employ laborers on such roads longer than eight hours a day, to comply with the Federal law on this subject. Suit has been brought in the courts of Rhode Island by an ex-prisoner to recover from prison labor contractors wages for his labor during imprisonment. The suit is based on the clause in the State Consti- tution which prohibits slavery. Should the case be successful it is believed it will do away with the contract system in the prisons not only in Rhode Island, but in every other State where it exists. Secretary Garrison, of the War Depart- ment, has issued a notice to the employes of that department, warning them that all honest debts must be paid. The notice con- cludes, “Employes who contract indebted- ness and then without sufficient excuse or reason, neglect or avoid payment thereof will be discharged.” The State-wide primary bill recently passed by the Pennsylvania legislature has been approved by the Governor and con- sequently has become a law in that State. All candidates for office from United States Senators and the Governor down to pre- cinct officers will in future be nominated by a direct vote of the people. Labor organizations in the State of New York are making wonderful progress in increasing their membership during the last few months. From September 30, 1912, to March 31, 1913, 112,146 new members were added to the membership rolls of the various organizations, which brought the total membership in that State up to 638,818. The Geary Street Municipal Railway of San Francisco, has proven a decided suc- cess. It began operation on December 28th last, and its receipts from that date tc June 30th were $134,923.85, with expen- ditures of $73,366.98. The interest on the investment for that period has been com- puted to be $29,647.67, leaving a net profit of $31,909.20. Samuel Gompers, President of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, has written a very interesting article on “A Tale of Labor’s Struggles and its Conflict with In- dustrial and Political Corruption,” which is published in the August number of The Federationist. As President Gompers has been President of the American Federa- tion of Labor for the last twenty-five years, and is recognized as the greatest living Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1311 exponent of labor’s cause, an article of this character from his pen is of more than ordinary interest, which will be reproduced in full in The Telegrapher in serial form, the first of which appears in this issue. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of June, 1913, shows that there were 222,835 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month ; that there were 2,434 debarred from entrance, classified as follows : Idiots, 67 ; insane and epileptic, 19; loathsome or dan- gerous contagious diseases, 332 ; profes- sional beggars, 3; likely to become public charges, 1,060; mentally or physically de- fective, 491 ; contract laborers, 157 ; accom- panying aliens, 33; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 63; as- sisted aliens, 14; criminals, 86; polygamists, 3; prostitutes and procurers, 79; without passport, 3; under provisions of Chinese Exclusion Act, 24. The report also shows that there were 335 returned after landing. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1312 The Railroad Telegrapher. 1 G. H. Kyl*. J. W. Frost. S. K. Yarbrough. O. R. T. MEMBERS — T. AND B. V. RY.— NORMANGEE, TEX. L. E. Sanderson. L. W. Miller. H. R. Davis. 11. R. T. MEMBERS — GRAND TRUNK RY.— SEDLEY, IND. Digitized by Google

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. C. D. Kelley, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. B. Crocker, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. E. Berry, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. M. Kilburg, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. N. S. Costello, a girl. To Brn. and Mrs. Marshall Darby, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. M. Case, of Romeo. Colo., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. W. Rudd, of Acree, Ga., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. S. Lewis, of Beloit, Wis., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. E. Lewis, of Tallu- las. La., a girl To Bro. and Mrs. T. S. Buck, of Kemp- ton, Ind.. a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. C. Brown, of West- field, N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. S. R. Thornton, of Jesup, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. W. Reed, of Haw- thorn, Fla., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Wm. Thresher, of Mel- ville, Sask., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. R. W. Stewart, of Alberta, Va., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. R. Nance, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Sister M. C. Bayer, of Borup, Wash., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. G. W. Diehl, of Jewell, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Lee Kell, of Oxford Jet, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. F. Burling, of San- derson, Tex., a girl. To Bra and Mrs. A. J. Arthur, of Edge- wood, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. . J. W. Barnhart, of Pumpville, Tex., twins. To Bro. and Mrs. R. H. Ter Haar, of New York City, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Frank Lamansky, of Grand View, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. E. Lancaster, of Parkman, Sask., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. J. Horiskey, of Cheyenne, Wyo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Frank Hastings, of Dixon, Iowa, twins, boy and girl. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher. Bro. H. L. Southern, of Div. 2, to Miss Anderson. Bro. R. L. Henry, of Div. 6, to Miss Anderson. Bro. W. E. Powden, of Div. 138, to Miss Irene Thornburg. Bro. H. Lambdin, of Div. 138, to Miss Hazel Sullivan. Bro. Ralph Harris, of Div. 138, to Miss Blanche Creech. Bro. J. P. Hill, of Div. 138, to Miss Gertrude Hall. Bro. R. A. Hanover, of Div. 126, to Miss Petrie Holden. Bro. L. G. Hennick, of Div. 129, to Miss Lillian May Cottrell. At Trenton, Neb., Bro. G M. Byrd, of Div. 130, to Miss Burney. At Van Buren, Ark., Bro. W. E. Lark, of Div. 32, to Miss May Keller. At Palestine, Texas, Bro. C. H. Cole, of Div. 54, to Miss Ruby Sawyers. At Clarence, N. Y., Bro. J. F. Marzolf, of Div. 8, to Miss Mattie Barry. At Steele, N. D., Bro. H. S. Marsh, of Div. 54, to Miss Gertrude J. Hughes. At West Alton, Mo., Bro. L. S. Blincoe, of Div. 130, to Miss Jessie Bradshaw. At Fergus Falls, Minn., Bro. W. F. Van Gilder, of Div. 23, to Miss Jennie Mabel Wentworth. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1314 The Railroad Telegrapher. At Jersey Shore, Pa., Bro. F. T. Smith, of Div. 8, to Miss Alice C. Ramsey. At Chicago, 111., Bro. Sam O. Richman, of the Grand, to Miss Theresa Cameron. At Orchard Farm, Mo., Sister Opal Hubbard, of Div. 130, to Mr. D. T. Gray. At Norton Mills, Vt., Bro. Hy. A. Vig- eant, of Div. 1, to Miss Jessie H. Newton. At Baltimore, Md., Bro. Myles Richard- son, of Div. 117, to Miss Lillian Hend- ricks. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. J. B. Cass, of Div. 46. Sister of Bro. R. Saul, of Div. 130. Wife of Bro. J. W. Bogue, of Div. 93. Sister of Bro. J. K. Paine, of Div. 33. Father of Bro. W. R. Lott, of Div. 132. Wife of Bro. C. A. Mulhall, of Div. 93. Sister of Bro. H. H. Hamblin, of Div. 4. Brother of Bro. E. S. Lohr, of Div. 130. Mother of Bro. A. W. Diffenbach, of Div. 129. Father of Bro. U." R. Hagman, of Div. 23. Father of Bro. G. E. Perron, of Div. 131. Infant son of Bro. H. T. Jordan, of Div. 40. At Morris, 111., Bro. Wm. Rix, of Div. 126. At Linby, Iowa, Bro. Henry Stusack, of Div. 23. At Momence, 111., Bro. John M. Henry, of Div. 34. Sister of Bros. J. E. and W. D. Fardy, of Div. 140. At Alba, Mo., niece of Bro. Roy Chris- tel, of Div. 31. At Hume, Mo., mother of Bro. Jason Finch, of Div. 5. At Spokane, Wash., father of Bro. R. B. Irwin, of Div. 54. At Humboldt, Sask., son of Bro. W. R. Russell, of Div. 43. At Denver, Colo., mother of Sister Alice Bales, of Div. 130. At Ashland, Wis., wife of Bro. A. G. Searing, of Div. 4. At Sedalia, Colo., wife of Bro. Chas. Merrow, of Div. 49. At Confluence, Pa., mother of Bro. W. A. DeCorse, of Div. 17. At Plainview, Minn., brother of Bro. A. M. Wentworth, of Div. 76. At James, Iowa, Bro. Alford P. Noem, of Div. 93, drowned while bathing. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. WANTED. Present address of Joe Klien. Anyone knowing his whereabouts, kindly communi- cate with his sister, Mamie Klien, Char- lottesville, Va. Present address of Dan Slattery, last heard of at Momence, 111., on the C. & E. I. C. T. Olds, 416 West Grand Ave., Decatur, 111. Present address of J. W. Yount, last heard of working for the Mo. Pac. at Knoble, Ark. R. A. Johnson, Harrisonville, Mo. Present address of H. A. Ploughe, for- merly worked for the C. R. I. & P-, on Kansas Division. H. S. Thomas, Plainville, Kan. Present address of Geo. E. Huckabay, operator, last heard of working for the Postal at New Orleans, La. C. H. Cole, Palestine, Texas. Present address of L. W. Woolley, last heard of working on the Electric Division, N. Y. C. & H. R. Ry. May have gone to New Haven. H. H. Farrell, Augusta, Ga. Present address of R. E. Bryant, former dispatcher N. O. & N. W., at Ferriday, La. Last heard of working for Rock Island at Hot Springs, Ark., in 1908. R. B. Garrison, 512 St. John St., Monroe, La. Present address of Joe Frank Hobbs, last heard of with the L. & N. at Wood- burg, Ky„ and also address of M. D. Hoyt, last heard of with O. S. L. at Shoshone, Idaho. C. G. Williams, Care Nor. Pac. Ry., Slagle, Idaho. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1315 Present address of Ernest S. Daugherty, last heard of in Kansas City about six months ago. Known as "Boss.” Write us as we- are uneasy about you. * Dick Daugherty, Millwood, Ky. Present address of C. P. Skelly, last heard of working as operator at Kenora, Ont, two years ago. His mother is very ill and wants to see him. Any information will be greatly appreciated by Thomas Con- way, care C. P. R., Parkdale, Ont. Present addresses of the following: Jack Goodwyn, operator of vaudeville and pic- ture machine, last heard from in North Carolina; F. McCreary, painter, formerly with C of Ga. Ry., claims Macon as home, and Bill Smith, machinist, last heard of in Birmingham, Ala. D. M. Rogers. Register, Ga. Information concerning the whereabouts of A. Frank Dillinger, age 45 years, looks older; height, 6 feet; weight, 155 pounds; slender build, narrow shoulders ; walks very erect; dark complexion; black hair mixed with gray which he wears well trimmed; brown eyes; prominent ears and nose, scar across nose, also on forehead ; slip off first finger on left hand, deep cut in root of thumb nail; bridged teeth, dimple in chin; a Free Mason, Independent Order of Forest- ers, Knight of the Golden Eagle. Last heard of in Rome, Ga. Will probably be employed as operator, train dispatcher or agent. Agei mother and wife in distress. Mrs. A. Frank Dillinger, 335 Lyon St, Ottawa, Ont LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 20439, Cert 100, Div. 108, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 173, Cert. 3675, Grand Div., for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 663, Cert. 251, Div. 38, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 3278, Cert. 182, Div. 76, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card Nb. 4483, Cert. 242, Div. 57, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 40217, Cert 1430, Div. 1, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 3706, Cert. 2321, Div. 2, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 8129, Cert. 2587, Div. 23, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 2140, Cert. 2515, Grand Div., for term ending December 31, 1913. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1316 The Railroad Telegrapher. J. B. Cranford. C. B. Bowers. H. D. Andrews. O. R. T. MEMBERS— C. I. Sc S. RY.— SAND PIT, IND. E. D. Hamilton. Burton Lee. E. E. Ottinger. 0. R. T. MEMBERS— BURLINGTON RY — HAWKPOINT. MO. Digitized by LiOOQle

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NOTES FROM THE GRAND SECRE- TARY AND TREASURER. THE new term opened with a larger number of members paying dues than ever in the history of the Auxiliary, and a number of sisters ordered the new L. A. emblem pin when paying dues. Plans are being laid in all parts of the country for a general campaign to form locals, and get new members in the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Initiation and dues to join in August, $1.00; September, 90 cents. Blanks can be secured from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer at any time. All general secre- taries can also supply you with application blanks. The following is a circular letter sent to every member paying dues, when card was sent: To All Members L. A. to O. R. T. — Dear Sisters — It was decided at the Bal- timore convention, held in May last, to establish a Mutual Benefit Department to the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Its object and aim is to benefit the families and any person or persons having an insurable interest in the lives of de- ceased members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. The Constitution will be similar to the O. R. T. Mutual Benefit Department, changed to meet the difference in sex, rates and a few other points. Any member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, who is in good standing, and satisfactory physi- cal condition, may become a member, and it shall not be compulsory. Members eighteen years and under forty years of age at the time of becoming mem- bers of the M. B. D., shall be eligible to one certificate only, in either series, “A" or “B.” Series “A” shall consist of certificates limited to $150.00. Series “B” shall consist of certificates limited to $300.00. Iintiation fee to join will be $1.00. Dues in Series “A” will be 80 cents for six months, $1.60 per year. Dues in Series "B” will be $1.60 for six months, $3.20 per year. Certificates from family physician must accompany application for membership. Application for membership will be filed with the Grand Secretary and Treasurer direct, accompanied by the necessary fees, number of membership card, either in the Grand Division or Local Division. Benefits will be paid after the depart- ment has been in operation one year. Members over fifty years shall not be eligible to membership. The Grand President will be ex-officio President of the Mutual Benefit Department of the Ladies' Auxiliary. The Grand Secretary and Treasurer shall be ex-officio Grand Secretary and Treas- urer of the Mutual Benefit Department of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The Insurance Committee of the Mutual Benefit Department shall consist of the members of the Executive Board of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The Mutual Benefit Department will be operated separately same as in the M. B. D. of the O. R. T. The Mutual Benefit Department will be ready for business by September 1st. Fraternally, Mbs. Florence P. Pierce Grand Sec’y & Treas., L. A. to O. R. T. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1318 The Railroad Telegrapher. The first consignment of the new L. A. emblem pins has been received in my office, and words fail to express the beauty of these pins. In the great assortment of emblem pins as samples for' inspection from which to get ideas and select designs, there was nothing to compare with the gold and white enameled emblem pins of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. A number of the members ordered these new pins when paying dues. These pins correspond to the better quality of O. R. T. gold buttons, which so many of the O. R. T. brothers are wearing, and the demand from the membership of the L. A. was for a better pin, and one of which to be proud of as an emblem of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. I hope to receive many orders for these new pins, and we can furnish them to you for 75 cents each. They will be sent to you in a substantial box. We will be com- pelled to charge for them the same as the O. R. T., who ask $1.00 for their gold buttons. LETTER FROM LOCAL No. 3. Sister J. H. Williams, general secretary and treasurer of Local No. 3 and second vice-president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, has outlined an excellent plan for a general campaign to secure new members, not only on Division No. 132, but in the territory over which she has jurisdiction. This plan will bring splendid results. She has pre- pared a circular letter which is worthy of imitation from those who wish to make some very strong arguments for joining the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Sister Williams is forg- ing ahead to make her territory the best organized by the St. Louis convention. Copy of letter sent out by Sister Wil- liams : The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Why Should Your Wife, Daughter, Sister or Mother Join? Who gets the benefit out of the increases in salary you get through the O. R. T.? (Your family.) Who handles most of the pay envelope? (Your wife, if you are married.) Who should be most interested, therefore, in buying union-made products? Who is most interested in your present and future welfare? (Your wife, daughter, sister, and last, but not least, your mother.) Who can make the social life of the teleg- rapher more pleasant? Who can make it more pleasant for you by taking her with you to the meetings? (Your wife and family.) Who is most interested in everything that concerns your welfare? Have you asked her to become a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and encouraged her to fill out and send her application? Will you not now ask for application blanks for your wife, daughter, sister and mother, and when the blanks are received help to fill them out, and hand her the necessary fee without her having to ask for it? The initiation fee is fifty cents and dues ten cents per month. The price of two cold drinks per month. Which will benefit you and her the most? For further information (if desired) write to Mrs E. L. Mathis, president, Green- field, Tenn.; Mrs. F. P. Pierce, G. S. & T.. 2021 Longwood st., Walbrook, Baltimore. Md., or myself. Yours fraternally, Mbs. J. H. Williams, Second Vice-President, Wilson, N. G Bro. E. 'B. Hill, general secretary and treasurer of Division 141, writes that he expects to make a trip over his road and requested application blanks to carry with him to get enough L. A. members to form a local on Division 141. Bro. G. P. Bradlump, of Division 25, also writes for blanks, wishing his wife to belong to the Auxiliary and to form a locaL He states that other brothers wish for a local and will join with him in an effort to organize and secure a charter. It will afford the Grand Secretary and Treasurer great pleasure to receive many more letters containing such requests as those from Bros. Hill and Bradlump, and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1319 the results of their efforts will give them more pleasure than they have yet to enjoy. Sister E. J. Hesser was on a visit to the home of her brother-in-law. Rev. Dr. Hesser, of the Methodist Church South, Ar- lington, Baltimore County, Md. While there she spent one afternoon and evening with Sister Pierce and a most enjoyable time was spent in renewing acquaintances and talking about the progress of the Auxil- iary and plans to form a local on the Erie. Bro. J. E. Hesser is local chairman of that division, from Elmira, N. Y. Local No. 22, Division 126k have the honor of securing the most new members during the month of July. I am in receipt of a letter from a sister who has just received her new L. A. em- blem pin, and she states that no words can describe the beauty of these new pins, and thinks that every member should buy one and be most proud to wear such an em- blem of our Auxiliary. She states that one O. R. T. brother was so taken with the beauty of her pin that he wanted his wife to join the L. A. if for nothing else but to be able to wear such a pin. Our president, Sister Mathis, has been ill for the last two weeks, but at the time this article is sent in she is improving and will no doubt in a short time be able to resume her duties. Yours fraternally. Mas. Florence P. Pierce, 2021 Longwood St, Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. Local No. 8. It is encouraging to find that a number of the ladies who are members of the Auxiliary are taking such an active part in building up our organization. There is no reason why we should not have a good organization and soon have enough members on each railroad division so that we could arrange occasional meetings. Such meetings are bound to be beneficial to the Auxiliary and in turn will encourage the O. R. T. members to be more active. Through the kindness of the general offi- * cers of Division No. 31, we will soon have a supply of stationery. Sister Mrs. A. W. Duncan, Assistant General Chairman, is contemplating the making of an O. R. T. pillow, and Sister Mrs. F. O. Mott, General Chairman, is making a quilt These articles will be dis- posed of by selling numbers to the mem- bers of the Auxiliary and O. R. T., the proceeds to go to our treasury to meet necessary expenses. Announcement as to the manner of disposing of these articles will be made in the next Telegrapher. Be sure to watch for it and interest all you can in the project It is our intention to appoint h local chairman on each railroad division of the Mo. Pac. and Iron Mountain as soon as this can be done. Sister Mrs. M. L. Lewis, Tallulah, La., is now local chairman of the Louisiana Division. The following are the general officers of the local: Mrs. F. O. Mott Haven, Kan., General Chairman ; Mrs. A. W. Duncan, 2119 West Pine St., Murphysboro, 111., Assistant General Chairman, and Mrs. Maud Lawrence, Utica, Kan., General Secretary and Treasurer. We will be glad to have any one who is interested in the Auxiliary to write any one of the above officers or any of the local chairmen for blanks and information. Remember that the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of O. R. T. members are eligible and should all belong. Mrs. F. O. Mott. Southern Ry. Local No. 9. The Ladies’ Auxiliary on the Southern Railroad has never made the progress that we feel it should, notwithstanding the fact that we have always had the very best officers to serve us since its organization in 1909. It 1? my opinion that the ladies of the South are just a little slow to take hold of such a move as this, and this prob- ably, in a measure, accounts for the slow progress for the past four years. The Ladies' Auxiliary is with us to stay, and we should each and every one lend Digitized by LiOOQle

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1320 The Railroad Telegrapher. out assistance in building it up to {he standard of our father organization, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. There is a great field of usefulness to be covered by the woman who depends on the railroad telegraphers for subsistence. The principle and intention of the Order is to better the conditions of the telegra- pher and elevate his plane of living. What- ever affects the condition and working ar- rangements of the telegrapher favorably, also affects those who look to him for their daily bread in the same way; then, if our future so vitally depends upon the results of this organization, should not the wives, mothers and sisters be informed along the lines of unionism. While in Baltimore attending the con- vention I was elected General Secretary and Treasurer of Local No. 9, and I will be glad if the ladies of the Southern Rail- road will assist me in every way possible in bringing the membership of our divi- sion up to where it justly belongs. I will be glad to furnish anyone application blanks upon request. The rate is SO cents initiation fee and 10 cents per month dues. Fraternally yours, Mrs. Calue B. Dellinger, Plainville, Ga. Gen. Sec’y & Treas. F. C. Kitchen. J. O. Kopsho. Max Hiller. O. R. T. GROUP— CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RY.— ESMOND ILL. Digitized by LiOOQle

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.a. \V Jl sa-j « / UNION LABEL 4. 11 uu „ 4 © « <v NOTICE. There will be published in this department the names of Arms in the United States and Canada who handle union label goods. BADGE AND LODGE PARAPHER- NALIA. A. Lebedoff, 364 Bushwick ave., Brook- lyn, N. Y. F. F. Kummel, Sr., Brooklyn, N. Y. Badges. Steiner Engraving and Badge Co, St. Louis, Mo. Geo. E. Benz Badge and Regalia Co., St. Louis, Mo. • James O’Rourke, Brooklyn, N. Y. Edw. H. Hammel, Jersey City Heights, N. J. M. & J. Bothe, Jersey City, N. J. Geo. J. Bessinger & Co., 50-58 Columbia st., Newark, N. J. D. McDonald, New York, N. Y. J. Kraus, 134 Clinton st., New York, N. Y. Brooklyn Badge Co., New York, N. Y. Louis Kuhn, 237 East Nineteenth st., New York. N. Y. Annie Simons, 1522 Third ave., New York, N. Y. * Badges and Regalia. Jos. O. Lennon, New York, N. Y. BOTTLERS VACUUM. American Thermos Bottle Co., New York, N. Y. COFFEE, SPICES AND BAKING POWDER. Merchants Coffee Co, New Orleans, La. CREAMERY. FLOUR AND CEREALS. Richard Milling Co., Belleville, 111. Montana Flour Mills Co., Harlowton. Mont. Ken Mfg. Co., Kensington, Minn. Thos. Phalen Co., La Crosse, Wis. Yeo & Clark Co., La Crosse, Wis. The Taylor Milling & Elevator Co., Leth- bridge, Albta, Can. Ellison Milling & Elevator Co., Leth- bridge, Albta, Can. Hill & Co., Marion, 111. John F. Dupont Milling Co., Marion, 111. Marion Milling Co., Marion, 111. Ashbrook Milling Co., Marion, 111. H. P. Schmidt Milling Co., Oshkosh, Wis. Gustavus Miller, Jr., Oshkosh, Wis. HORSE NAILS. Capewell Horse Nail Co., Hartford, Conn. Standard Horse Nail Co., New Brighton, Pa. The Fowler Nail Co., Seymour, Conn. LEAD. PAINT AND VARNISH. Mechanics Paint Co., St. Louis, Mo. PAPER BOXES. John Reid, Bethel, Conn. Frank Clark, Bethel, Conn. Isaac Armstrong Co., Danbury, Conn. The Hine Box Printing Co., Danbury. Conn. Rochester Carrier Co., Rochester, N. Y. SHOE POLISH. Shvade Polish and Dressing Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Henningsen Creamery Co., Great Falls, Mont. SOAP. Russelline Mfg. Co., Newport News, Va. Digitized by LiOOQle

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Not years, but worries, make men old. * * * Short cuts to fortune are often bad ones. * * * It's hard to keep one’s dead past buried. * * * The best thing around a woman is a nun. * * * Talent knows what to do, tact what not to do. * * # No trouble is as big at it looks at a dis- tance. * * * Men make qiistakes and then blame God for them. * * * The aim of man is to discover not to deny. * * * The worst intoxication is that of ignor- ance. * * * Talk can never deceive an empty stomach. * * * No man or woman ever lived who was too good. . * * * He serves a bad master who serves the multitude. * * * Long-headed people are seldom short- sighted. * * * The jack-of-all-trades is usually master of none. * * * Anyone may find fault, but few manage to lose it * * * When we look at some men who say they were sent to save the world, we can not help laughing. Misunderstanding is the mischief maker of the world. * * * All women have long and beautiful hair in story books. * * * A true friend is worth a hundred indif- ferent relations. * * * Difficulties are things that show what men really are. * * * Life with some men is simply a case of meet and drink. * * * The sun never shines for the man whose only joy is money. * * * A homely woman doesn’t look it after you get used to her. * * * The man who fights for a principle must have it within him. * * * Snobbery is the pride of those who are not sure of their position. * * * It is easier and cheaper to get married than it is to get unmarried. * * * In the pursuit of happiness rapid transit isn’t absolutely necessary. * * * When a man talks about his principles he usually means his prejudices. * * * More umbrellas are turned by the wind than are returned by borrowers. * * * There is nothing that makes a man feel so small as to realize that he has been taken in. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1323 Real delight is io fresh effort * * * To believe in God is to know ourselves. * * * Character needs no epitaph, for it never dies. * * * Wise is he who finds his teacher every- where. * * * The brotherhood of man transcends all "isms.’' * * * Opinion is a medium between knowledge and ignorance. — Plato. * * * The right kind of a man will always be found doing something. * * * Some people think that the laws were made for the other fellow. * * * Everybody can not accumulate wealth, but gll can attain knowledge. * * * A man thinks he would enjoy helping his poor relations — if he hasn’t any. * * * The higher a man goes the more care- ful he should be not to fall * * * It is a waste of time to try to catch a jack rabbit in a mousetrap. * • • In this world the only sure thing is the thing that has already happened. * * * One may have the courage of his con- victions and yet not amount to much. * * * What’s the use in having a good aim in life if you fail to pull the trigger. * * * The man who bites off more than he can chew often finds himself in trouble. * * * There’s no monotony in the life of a woman who marries a man to reform him. “Have faith in what you feel" is a good maxim. * * * Men are big only as they develop bigness in others. • * * Oil-well pumps in Texas are now oper- ated by electric motors. * * * Cowards die many deaths before they finally pass in their checks. * * * The man who doesn’t know where he stands doesn't stand anywhere. * * * A corporation has been formed in Copen- hagen to clean and disinfect telephones. * * * Fashion will never be so foolish as to sug- gest that people quit wearing smiles. * * * The clock counts the passing time, but man alone can make the time count. * * * Small favors are usually thankfully re- ceived, but seldom gratefully remembered. * * * The word “platonic” means passing fun for almost-lovers and tragedy for wives. * * * The world needs a religion with hands and feet more than it does one with wings. * * * The success of some men is due to their ability to make well enough a little better. * * * A relief map of their city on a large scale is being made for the use of London’s blind. * * * Camphor is to be cultivated as ah ex- periment in Sumatra by the planters there. * * * Don’t make the mistake that a woman never uses her head. How else could she display her hats. * * * It makes little difference where you were born, if you are doing what you should be doing now. Digitized by Google

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1324 The Railroad Telegrapher. Lots of serious looking men are false alarms. * * * The world would be much happier if we could only quarantine ail the grouches. * * * An earnest man will get there with the goods while his half-hearted brother is loading his wheelbarrow. It is folly to hope when jour case is hopeless. * * * If you gave some people a penny for their thoughts you would be swindled. * * * Men keep their agreements only when it is to the advantage of both parties not to break them. — Solon. M. B. McMullen. Wm. Pritchett. J. A. Montague. O. R. T. GROUP— SEPAR, N. M. What people say behind your back is your standing in the community in which you live. * * * Contentment is largely a matter of ways and means — winning ways and sufficient means. * * * Some people are such wet blankets that if they should jump from the frying pan into the fire they would put the fire out. The last vestiges of serfdom in Russia have been abolished by the council of the empire. * * * Cupid is a real sport. 'He never stops to see what kind of quarry he has brought down. * * * Alexander the Great wept for other worlds to conquer, which showed that he could not control or conquer himself. Digitized by Google

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SAVING THE LADY OPERATOR. IN THE ten years Conductor Joe Harned had been running passenger - on the South End of the big Valley division of the B. R N., neither friends nor enemies had seen him really angry but three times. Just three times had the immaculate crease of his trousers, the nicety of the set of his coat over the shoulders, and the angle of his gold-laced cap been disturbed. There used to be an unofficial story afloat that following the first of these occasions — which occurred when a bunch of home- ward-bound excursionists undertook to turn the ladies’ coach into a saloon with all accompaniments and were remon- strated with by Conductor Joe and a large, heavy lantern — that following ■ the abrupt departure from the train of three of the ring-leaders, the conductor suspended all business and repaired to the baggage car. drew forth a patent presser, and proceeded to restore the creasiness and neatness of his attire and appearance. Now, because. Conductor Joe insisted on this neatness of .personal apparel and 'ap- pearance and was seriously disturbed if he felt that even one strand of his sleek, black hair was out of its assigned place, do not get the impression of a small, foppish individual. On the contrary, Conductor Harned was a large man, although he was one of those big men who appear decep- tively small until you have some personal dealings with them of a belligerent charac- ter. Joe’s 300 pounds was so solid and so evenly distributed that he looked almost an average man. Like others of that build, who, when quick at all, are very quick, he was like a cat on his feet and there was no man, iarge or small, on the Valley division, who could “flip” a swiftly racing car with more ease, or who could take a group of disorderly passengers, say two or three or four, and reduce them quicker to mild and lady-like behavior; and he did it all with a bland smile; the effort disturbing neither the smile, the angle of his cap, nor the careful set of his uniform — always except- ing the three strenuous occasions, the first of which we have already mentioned. Conductor Joe’s troubles of mind began with the eleventh year of his service on the South End and the coming to Mondak of the lady operator. Not that he regarded her in the light of a trouble exactly. In- deed, since the very first day she had taken the position and came to the office door to hand Joe the clearance for No. SI, he had been searching for ways and means by .which he could persuade her to accept a position as manager and operator of a handsome little bungalow, where her only duties would be those of handling the mes- sages and affairs of one conductor, namely, Joe Harned. The lady operator was a very small, very pretty, but very dignified young lady, and it had taken long for even the winning smile and manners of the most popular conductor of the Valley division to place their acquaintance on anything better than a railroad basis; the book of rules requiring the operator each trip to hand Conductor •Joe a clearance or train orders. At last, however, the coldness began to leave Miss Blanche Robinson’s manner, and now and then Conductor Joe would ride down on an extra on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy a little chat in which the railroad business was generally— not always— the subject. The conductor at all times ardently de- fended his calling, and Miss Blanche as hotly berated it. Necessity, and necessity only, she declared, forced her to work thir- teen hours each day for a hateful, tinap- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1326 The Railroad Telegrapher. preciative, miserly corporation. The neces- sity, as both she and Joe viewed it, being very well worth working for, however ; a patient, cheery, old mother and bright-eyed little sister being dependent upon the capa- ble, home-loving girl. Many times, how- ever, she stated that under no circum- stances or conditions would she ever become a railroad man's wife. She would marry no man who was a slave of a corporation, and Conductor Joe had reason to believe that when the pretty lips closed in that man- ner and the brown eyes held just that ex- pression, there was little hope of an appeal from judgment receiving even a hearing. This was one of his troubles; the other was one for which he took himself fiercely to task. His orderly soul was shocked by Miss Robinson’s disregard of order. Her desk would be covered with books, papers, fancy work, sometimes her hair would be blown about her ears, once her dress sleeve had been torn. True, it was very nice hair and even its disorder detracted nothing from the beauty of the operator lady, and the arm revealed by the torn sleeve was also very beautiful, but on matters of neatT ness Conductor Joe was hardly an ordinary man. He was, however, very like the ordinary man in clinging to his calling. Railroad- ing was life to him; the only life he had known since as a boy of fifteen he had begun his career as a call boy in the head- quarters office. Give it up! Give up the daily trip over the South End, the daily jolly with each and every station agent and the regular patrons of his run, the right to hold up the two fingers of his right hand, or give the dignified wave of his privately owned and personally polished lan- tern, in the “go-ahead” signal, as his sonor- ous “all-aboard” hurried the laggards on the platform ! Give up all of these and •kindred things to become the husband of a young lady who did not keep her desk or hair in order ! Later, perhaps, he would have to go behind the counter of a grocery store, it being Blanche’s ambition to be the proprietor, or the wife of the proprietor, of a business, preferably a grocery business, of his own. He would firmly decide that lie never could, never would, give up his position, and then one tender glance of the brown eyes would melt his iron resolution and make him decide to return on the next train and offer himself as a mere private citizen, a grocervman, even a milliner, if she wished. In this state of mind Conductor Joe came in on No. SI one autumn evening, ate sup- per in, heavy silence, and repairing to his room sat for many minutes with the cheery smile quite gone and the merry- blue eyes full of sadness rather than laughter; then he carefully placed together the neatly kept books, reports, and punches, and still in uni- form started for the superintendent’s office. He was going to resign and make his resignation effective at once. He could not bear the thought of a last trip on 51 and 52, knowing that it was a last trip. With the familiarity of long friendship he went behind the wicket separating the trainmen’s lobby from the dispatchers' desks, and stood chatting with the South End dispatcher, young Sam Davis, who just then had a few moments of leisure. Mar- shall, the superintendent, was in consulta- tion with the night chief, and Joe waited for the conference to end before he should hand over his right to run a train on the B. R. N. Suddenly Davis turned alertly to the table where his sounder had been giving brassy voice to the business of the line. All in a moment his face grew white and the hand that reached for the key trembled — the click of the sounder ceased with start- ling abruptness. The wire had gone open. “It’s the girl at Mondak,” cried the dis- patcher. “She says hoboes have cut off her telephone to the town, and are trying to break into the depot. She was asking for help from here or Langley when the wire went The devils must have cut that, too." Tramps had given some trouble that year. Times were hard, and in some instances the vicious of the unemployed, traveling in crowds of twenty to fifty, had terrorized towns, sometimes taken forcible possession of freight trains. Not a few terrible crimes could be laid to the account of the criminal element of these crowds. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1327 ‘'Alone ! Depot a long way from town ! Alone!” Sam had forgotten Joe, but the anguish in the big conductor’s voice recalled the stories he had heard of the affection of the passenger man for the little operator. He started to speak his sympathy, but Joe had whirled to the superintendent. “Mr. Marshall, the engine for No. 4 is on the siding now. She’s headed right for the South End. May I have her? That little girl I — we can’t leave her.” The superintendent was a new man, re- cruited from the law-abiding, thickly settled East, and he had been slow to note the difference in men and conditions in towns of this Western division. That real danger threatened the girl he did not for a moment believe, and he answered coldly : “I came through Mondak on an extra not an hour ago. Quiet as a church. The girl has a bad case of the nerves, probably. However, I will have No. 75’s crew run light from Circle Creek and see what the trouble is. Can’t delay the Limited by tak- ing the 191.” x “Circle Creek is fifty miles away. We are only twenty. I tell you, I know that girl, and she would not ask for help unless she needed it. I’m going to take the 191.” As he spoke Joe’s eyes swept the littlfe group and rested on Bob Long, the oldest engineer of the division, who was to take out the Limited with the mighty 191. “Bob, will you run her? I’ll fire.” Both men knew that it meant loss of position, perhaps a prison sentence, but Bob’s answer came quick. “Run her! I’ll run her to hell if that girl needs help!” Marshall was a large man, as large as Joe, but he possessed the smallness of nature that very seldom goes with bigness of body. His authority was being defied by these inferiors. That was his thought. The girl no longer entered into the matter in his petty mind. “I’ll see whether you take company prop- erty or not!” he shouted. “We have law and police in this city, and until they come I’ll do the police act myself.” Leveling a revolver the man sprang to the telephone and was reaching for the receiver when Conductor Joe threw his huge bulk across the room in one lightning spring. For an instant there was a desperate strug- gle, both men going to the floor, Joe on top. As he came to his feet no one would have recognized “Happy Joe” in the iron-faced man with steel-like eyes, who glared at the prostrate official. “One minute, Marshall,” he said, in even tones. “I tell you I will have the 191, and if you or any officer at- tempts to stop me, it will be at your peril. Not only that, I’ll pile up enough B. R. N. rolling stock to keep the wrecker busy for a week, and I'll come back for you, too — and get you.” Then with an abrupt change of tone. “Sam, what’s ’gainst us on the line?” “Not a thing, Joe. You’ve got a clear. Go to it.” As they reached the 191, Joe shouted to the fireman. “Give me your shovel, Tom. We’re stealing this engine. You don’t need to lose your job in the deal." “Stealing, are you?” growled the fireman. “Well, I want to be in on a deal when you and Bob go stealing. You can’t have my shovel without a fight, Joe.” As the 191 paused at the first switch an- other form climbed into the cab. It was Davis, and the young dispatcher, fairly blubbering, forgot grammar in his earnest- ness. “Me, too, Joe,” he cried. “I work for no cold-blooded snob like that, if I never touch a key again.” Clear at last of the switches and with twenty miles of clear, straight, and well- ballasted roadbed, the old engineer began to show them what the 191 could do. The fireman thrust his grinning face close to Sam’s pale one. “You’ve heard them telling how 01’ Bob’s nerve is gone. What you think now?” The thoughts of none who made that ride were on time records that night, but some one in the office had caught their time as they cleared the yards and later compared it with the time the great engine came roaring into the Mondak yards. It showed w?ll up into the nineties. 01’ Bob still had his nerve. Joe was off as they slid to the platform, and before the engine had ground to a stop he had flashed into the one little wait- ing room, through what had once been a Digitized by LiOOQle

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1328 The Railroad Telegrapher. door into the office, and then on into the warehouse through another broken door, scattered boxes showing that the light lock had been reinforced, mute testimony to a pathetic little defense. The five tramps were perhaps originally harmless in their intention merely to frighten the girl operator, and led into even this mischief by the contents of a stolen “case.” Then resistance in the shape of locked doors angered them, and their i brutish leader, noting the distance from town of the isolated little office, had ordered the wires cut. Back in the warehouse a pitifully fright- ened girl had taken a last refuge in the little book storage loft above a part of the warehouse room. The light ladder she had drawn up and this presented a problem to the men. Another drink, and they decided to solve it by building a pyramid of the boxes stored in the room. The rumble of the engine they believed a passing train, and did not desist until a man — a mountain of a man, who might well have paralyzed braver hearts than those of the drunken brutes — was upon them. Out on the Valley division they will never forget the story of that fight. The old engineer, his fireman and the operator came armed with bars and shovels, but were ordered to keep back, and standing in the door they watched Con- ductor Joe spoil a perfectly good uniform and the physical well-being of five able- bodied hoboes. Kill them? No, but they wished they were dead before he considered them eligible for the hospital and left them alone. Then he lifted his arms, and the little operator leaped down to them and was caught and held to the broad breast while she sobbed out the thankfulness of her heart. “Sweetheart 1" said Conductor Joe. Then the others withdrew to the plat- form, taking with them the five wrecks to be turned over to the village cjpctors and authorities. The four men who had made the run on the 191 turned in their resignations next morning, but Superintendent Marshall had seen a great light, and he firmly refused to accept them. Somehow, too, the lady operator, now retired, sensed the great sacrifice Conductor Joe would have made, and made her own sacrifice; firmly declaring that she would wed only a railroad man — a railroad con- ductor. So Conductor Joe still lifts two fingers or swings the personally-cleaned lantern, as Nos. 51 and 52 go back and forth over the South End. — By Perry G. Estee, Chicago Ledger. McENROE'S UNLUCKY RING. COMMUTERS who travel daily be- tween Boston and any point beyond Andover know well the monster estate and big brick mansion by the side of the railroad just beyond Andover Station. And they know still better the man in blue overalls who stands in front of the man- sion and waves one whole arm and the stump of another at every train that passes by. The estate is the Massachusetts State Poor Farm, and the man is Barney Mc- Enroe, a true character, in the commonly accepted sense of the word. For those who are so fortunate as to be able to pay him a visit, McEnroe has, if approached rightly, a thrilling tale to relate about the losing of his once trusty right arm. Take him a cigar or a newspaper, or almost any sort of knick-knack to decorate the walls of his “lair,” as he calls the small, low-ceiled, closet-like apartment over the boiler room, where he spends his leisure moments, and in return he will show you around the farm, give you a quart of fresh milk and, if urged a little, tell his story. If you have ever worked on a railroad, so much the better, for McEnroe conducted trains on the Boston and Maine for twenty successive years, and naturally greets a railroad man like a brother. Hence the mere fact that I was an ex- “railroader” made it easy for me to become acquainted with him when I first visited him at the poor farm one day last March. And, after showing me through the big house, with its twenty odd large rooms, and then through the barns, with their numerous cow stalls and huge hay bins, he needed very little urging to tell me the story of his arm. Digitized by LiOOQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1329 Before beginning, however, he made me promise not to interrupt him till he had done with his tale, “so’s I won’t forget the order of events,” he explained. Having received my promise, he took a long draught from a jug sitting outside the door, and then ushered me into the “lair” over the boiler room, sat down beside me on an old worn-out sofa, and recounted his adventure in a surprisingly bright and in- telligent voice. The story, as he thus told it to me and as I "took it down” on the back of an old envelope, is substantially as follows : "Well, sir,” he began, “ it happened while I was a freight conductor,, a little over twenty years ago. March 1, 1890, to be exact. I remember it was a Saturday, just like March 1 this year. And it was just the same sort of day as March 1 this year, too — cold and damp — perhaps you remember — with snow and rain coming down all day long and the ground all covered with slush — just the kind of day that makes every- body feel grouchy. “I couldn’t help remarking last Saturday to the folks in the house, ‘Boys,’ I says, ‘this is the twenty-third anniversary of my acci- dent. I can’t help thinking of it because the day it happened was a Saturday, just like today, and a fdhl day for weather, just like today.’ Well, the folks are pretty sym- pathetic by nature, so they went and got up a sort of party for me. and I told my story then just as I'm telling it to you now. “But that raw March day in 1890 isn’t the beginning of it. You’ve got to go back a couple of years even before that, to the day when a girl friend of mine gave me a beauty $14 carbuncle ring. Foolish of her, too, to go to all that expense for me. Now mind you, I ain’t a mite superstitious, not a mite, mind you, but I’m dead sure that ring had the jinx on it. "The very first day I had it I lost a half dollar through a hole in my pocket; a few days later I lost a whole pocketbook full of money ; and then, off and on, I lost a batch of rebate papers, two conductor’s reports, and a railroad lantern ; and finally, as a sort of climax to the whole business, I lost my job as freight conductor — all this in spite of the fact that before I got the ring 1 was considered an uncommonly lucky fellow by all that knew me. Which proves that the ring had something wrong about it. "After losing my job 1 thought I’d had just about enough hard luck, so I quit wear- ing the carbuncle for a while, to see- if I couldn’t strike something better. And I did, sure enough, for the very first day I stopped wearing the ring I got another job conducting Boston and Maine freight trains. And by gracious” (for, this is as near as McEnroe ever comes to swearing), “but I can tell you I was glad to get back on the road again. There’s a sort of fascination in railroading, more than in other kinds of work, that’s mighty hard to resist, and a conductor off the road feels a good deal like a duck out of water. “For a long time after getting my job bsfk my good luck stayed by me, and after a while I began to think there might be nothing to my suspicions about the car- -bunde after all. Anyhow, I was fool enough to begin wearing the ring again, and of course my troubles came again good and plenty. Although I didn’t lose any- thing much for a while, yet I kept dream- ing that I was going to lose something, and these dreams began to haunt me even in the daytime. I should have taken the warning right then and returned the ring to the girl who gave it to me. but I didn’t, through fear of offending her. "And then came that mean, nasty March 1st I told you about. I was ou( in the freight yard visiting another conductor in his caboose, or ‘buggy,’ as we called it. “I remember I had been writing a letter, and had just got that pesky ring back on my right hand (for I switched it to the left hand whenever I did any writing, be- cause it was so heavy and clumsy). Two tracks away from the caboose where I was an inbound passenger train was stopped (the roundhouse, or ‘know-nothing’ stop we used to call it), and I told the con- ductor I was visiting. ‘Well, Bill,’ I says, ‘I guess I’ll get aboard that train over there and ride into the station.’ I didn't think of the two-fourteen outbound train coming along, and supposed everything was safe enough Digitized by isjOOQle

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1330 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Well, the minute my feet touched the track that two-fourteen, going at a rate of forty miles an hour, hit me and sent me flying about twenty feet into the air. I came down between the two trains, the in- bound train that was standing, still, and the outbound train that had hit me. I didn’t fall to the ground, though, for my leg got caught somehow on one of the cars of the train that was standing still, and I stayed there, hanging in the air. "So far I wasn’t hurt at all, barring a few bruises on my back and legs. And then the train that had hit me stopped up short, and I thought I was going to escape scot free. But I had one other thing to reckon with, for kick as much as I might, I couldn't get my leg free ; so there I was, stuck between the two trains. For a second I didn’t know what to do ; but then I thought of the ring, which I know was the cause of the whole trouble. I grabbed it off my finger, and came mighty near throw-, ing it away; but I couldn't, somehow — it seemed too much like throwing away four- teen precious ironmen. “It was just that little hesitation that caused my finish, for the engineer of the inbound train, who hadn’t seen my acci- dent, suddenly started his engine, with me dangling by my leg from one of the cars. I just tell you, I began kicking like a mule to free myself before the train got up any speed. And, finally, I did manage to kick myself loose and fell to the ground. Intui- tion made me put out my hands to check the fall, and the hand with the ring on got under the wheels. The flange sawed clean through the wrist and the rest of the wheel crushed my arm to jelly up to the elbow.” All the while McEnroe was telling his story, be it remembered, I was too busy taking notes to pay much attention to the fluctuations of his voice or the movements of his body ; but I do remember that as he came to the bloody details of his mishap he clutched convulsively at the remains of the severed limb. "I was taken to the hospital,” he con- tinued, "and didn't get well for over a month. It wasn't so much the arm that kept me in bed, as a fever that set in soon after 1 arrived at the hospital. They said I was a little out of my head, that I kept murmuring something about a ring. Well, at last some bright doctor found out the cause of my raving and returned the car- buncle to the girl who had given it to me. But let me tell you,” McEnroe added, earnestly, “after making me lose a half a dollar, a pocketbook full of money, a batch of rebate papers, a conductor’s report, a railroad lantern, a job and an arm, that ring came so mighty near making me lose my head that I was only too glad to get rid of it.” Barney McEnroe remains ever faithful to the railroad and waves good Kick to every train t(iat goes by his farm. And in return for his good wishes engineers salute him with two short blasts of the whistle, and baggagemen and conductors drop him newspapers and cigars and trinkets for his “lair.” All these attentions from the railroad men touch his heart, and his spirit is and will always remain with the railroad. — Boston Globe. A NARROW ESCAPE. JJV TOW, Mr. Hanford, it is your turn to spin a yarn,” remarked ” Prof. Trayle one evening as the steamship Neptune, witji a party of tour- ists, was skirting the African coast. “Do, James,” urged Mrs. Hanford, as the seven tourists drew their chairs into close proximity. "I know positively that you had an adventure with that albino drago- man you hired at Cairo.” “An albino dragoman?” laughed Arthur Clayton. “Ye gods, what a sight! Was your man Egyptian, Arabian, Mussulman or Christian?” “He was not exactly an albino; he was very fair and light haired, was he not, James?” questioned Mrs. Hanford, refer- ring to her husband, who was listening with a smile of amusement. "Light headed,” he corrected. “Hafia had an Egyptian mother, an Arabian father. The mother was a Christian and the father a Mohammedan ; Hafia was an out and out heathen and is now for all I know.” "That is not all of your story," pro- tested Miss Emelinc Gray. "That savors too much of tabloid fiction.” Digitized by LaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1331 “It isn’t much of a story,” admitted Mr. Hanford reluctantly. “Indeed, I don’t understand how Harriet got the idea there was a story connected with Hafia.” “I never suspected there was until I- saw you. kicking him down the steps of the hotel,” retorted Mrs. Hanford quietly, and amid . the laugh that followed Mr. Han- ford began his story. “Well, Hafia, the heathen, came to me the first day we arrived in Cairo and, after assuring me that he was the most efficient interpreter and guide between the Red Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, he produced innumerable tattered bits of paper that he swore were recommendations from former patrons, and as -I did not care to examine them I was compelled to take him at his own valuation. “Of course, I was mainly interested in the excavations around Naua Belaks and Hafia professed to have been born in the very shadow of the Naua pyramids, so I was confident that our expedition would be accomplished without mishap, as he was doubtless well acquainted with the vicinity. "These pyramids are a half day’s jour- ney to the east of Cairo, and on the morn- ing of our start my dragoman appeared with two camels, and soon we were leaving the city streets behind and rocking over the sandy road past the waterworks and out toward the Arabian desert. •' ‘Master,’ remarked Hafia to me a few hours later as we ate luncheon beside a little spring of water, ‘I have been thinking that there is a pretty pyramid much nearer than that of Naua, where there are no excavations being made and where all is peace and quietness instead of dirt and disorder. One could sleep refreshingly there.’ “ ‘Hafia,’ I said sternly, ‘we go to inves- tigate, to observe, to discover, not to sleep. We shall sleep when we return to Cairo. Remove the luncheon and let us be on our way.’ “With ill grace my albino dragoman tossed the remains of our meal into the sand and brought my camel to its knees before me. We rode on in silence for sev- eral hours. Instead of the cheerful con- versation which had lightened the burden i of the sandy journey we maintained an un- broken silence, for Hafia was sulking openly, and I was out of patience with him and beginning to have serious doubts as to his integrity. “ ‘You said it was a half day’s journey,’ I exclaimed at last. ‘It is now S o’clock and we are still in the desert.’ “‘I came the long way, master,’ growled Hafia moodily. “‘Why did you do that?’ I demanded, thoroughly angry. "Hafia shrugged his shoulders. ‘I have forgotten the short way. Besides, it is rough and infested with robbers.’ ‘“How soon shall we arrive at Naua?’ “ ‘In an hour, master, but I will question this caravan.’ “Approaching us across the sun-bathed sand was a string of some, ten or a dozen ragged looking camels, whose riders were the dirtiest and most rascally looking lot I’d seen in many a day. " ‘Don’t let them know we are alone, Hafia,’ I warned him. ‘They look like rob- bers.’ “Hafia rolled one of his queer light- colored eyes toward me as he nodded re- assuringly. He held a few minutes’ low- toned conversation with the leaders of the caravan, and then, dismissing them with a rough spoken word, he turned and watched them as they disappeared behind us through the golden sunset haze. “ ‘When the first star has risen we shall see the pyramid of Naua, master,’ said Hafia good natupedly, and from that moment he chattered on with high spirits until I had almost forgotten his morose fit. “Just ‘after the sun had set and while the swift twilight was falling, blotting out dis- tant oasis or nearby sand dune, I thought I heard the soft padding of camel hoofs passing us on the sand, and I strained my eyes to the left and saw as through a thick gray veil a shadowy caravan of men and camels passing us. In an instant they were out of sight ahead of us, and I be- lieved the vision to have been an hallucina- tion of sight and hearing, so I did not men- tion the matter to Hafia, and afterward I was glad that I did not. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1332 I The Railroad Telegrapher. “All at once a dark shape loomed out of the twilight, and just above it I saw the dim luster of the first star. “ ‘The pyramid !” I exclaimed. “ ‘Have I spoken tne truth, master ?” demanded Hafia proudly. “ ‘Yes, Hafia. Is there not a camp nearby where the expedition in charge of the ex- cavations have their quarters? I would speak with the great man in charge. I have letters of introduction, and I would spend the night in his camp.’ “There was an instant’s hesitation, and then Hafia’s voice came soft and velvety through the semi-darkness. “ ‘The camp of the learned men lies a half mile beyond the pyramid. It is on a high slope far above the sand fleas.’ “ ‘Never mind. Ah, some of them must be here now. There is a light within the pyramid.’ “Afterward I learned that the light was a small lantern carried up the outside of the edifice to guide us on the way. “ ‘Let us get off here and see if Prof. Georges is inside.’ “ ‘That is a great idea of the master,’ assented Hafia eagerly, and he slipped from his camel and commanded mine to kneel. In another instant I was on the ground and stumbling down into an excavation, at the end of which was an oblong of light. It was the open doorway to a passage leading into the pyramid. “As I entered the passageway I put my hands to my lips and uttered our old col- lege yell in order to apprise Georges of my arrival. What happened afterward seems as dreamlike as the shadowy caravan I saw in the desert. “Around a corner of the passageway a long brown arm shot out and extinguished the swinging lantern that • had lured me there. Then a score of lean fingers attacked me in the darkness, and I was aware that I was being robbed of watch and money and whatever else of value I possessed. But, quick as lightning, my hand had snatched at the revolver at my hip, and I managed to free my right arm and fire it among my enemies. "The flash and the echoing report threw the robbers into panic. The wounded one yelled terrible curses upon me unto the twentieth generation until distance silenced his voice. “I groped my way into the open air and beneath the stars found my camel. Hafia and his beast had disappeared. I wonder if any of you ever tried to mount a camel when he was standing humped before you and you didn’t know the password that would make him drop on his calloused knees. Well, I tried every way I could think of to make that camel kneel. I prayed to him, and I swore in seven lan- guages, but he stood there in the moonlight, with sulky, protruding lower lip and obsti- nate poise. Once I essayed to climb up by the gorgeous trappings . of leather that served as harness, but he turned and snapped at me viciously. “I was quite in despair, when suddenly out of the shadow of the pyramid there came a single word hoarsely whispered but quite audible, a word of command that brought the camel to his knees in a trice. I scrambled upon his back, turned him about as he arose to his height, and away we went over the track we had come. I trusted entirely to the camel to take me back to Cairo, and we reached there just as day was dawning. My camel chose his own way, and we entered the city by way of the citadel, and I inquired of a soldier concerning the pyramid of Naua, and I told him of my adventure of the previous night. “He laughed and assured me that I had never been within twenty miles of Naua — that Hafia had deliberately led me to a small tomb which was a rendezvous for a gang of robbers, and he said that the shadowy caravan was without doubt the villainous band who had robbed me. “‘Your guide was Hafia, the albino?’ he asked skeptically. “I nodded assent. “ ‘Then it is a wonder that your throat was not cut,’ he said dryly and turned his back. I placed the matter in the hands of the police, and toward evening they re- turned my watch, but the money had dis- appeared beyond recall. “I was preparing for bed when a servant informed me that a dragoman awaited my coming in the veranda of the hotel. 1 Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1333 suspected it was Hafia and went down. There he was, his cloak drawn closely about his face quite disguising his features and complexion, but I caught the gleam of his pale, wicked eye. “ ‘Master,’ he whined cringingly, ‘my camel ran away with me, and I returned too late to be of assistance to you. Shall we start again for the pyramid el Naua in Jhe morning ?" “ ‘You may start now/ I said rudely, and then it was that Mrs. Hanford saw me administer a well-deserved kick to Hafia, the albino. That is the end of the 'story.” “Oh, James, I would have died of fright if I had known you were in such danger!” cried his wife. “Not much danger in such a pack of cowards,” reassured her husband easily. The ladies of the party separated from the group and chatted together. The four men drew closer. “Is that the reason you had a sudden attack of rheumatism in your left arm, Hanford?” asked Arthur Clayton. “What was it — a knife?” “Yes,” grinned Mr. Hanford ruefully. — By Clarissa Mackie, in Journal of In- dustry. MESSENGER’S BURTON’S DAUGHTER. ££ rj\ XCUSE me, sir, but is this Mr. Coleman ?” I turned and found myself looking into a pair of the most beautiful dark brown eyes I hud ever seen. “Yes,” I answered; “can I do anything for you?” “I am Mae Burton,” was the reply, “and I came to tell you that papa is sick and can not make his trip today.” "What’s the matter?” I asked. “We do not know, and the doctor says he can not tell until tomorrow, for sure, but that he is afraid of a fever.” “Well, that’s too bad,” I replied, “but I’ll send Fay out on your father's run ; then I will come over and see if he is liable to be sick for very long, and if he is I will wire for some one to take his place until he is able to come back.” She thanked me and turned away. I was agent then at Littleton, and John Burton was messenger between there and Castletown. He was one of our oldest and best men, and in the three years I had been there he had never missed a run before. What was more of a surprise to me than anything else, though, was to learn that he had a grown young lady daughter. I had heard him speak of “his girl,” and there- fore had always thought of her as a little girl. John was a very quiet man, and fe'w — even of his best friends — knew much about him. He had come - to Littleton from somewhere in one of the Eastern States, well recommended by the superintendent of the division and by two or three route agents, and had been given the Castletown run.- It was then, and is yet, a heavy, hard run, but he stuck and made good, and was soon a friend of everyone on his route. After he had been there for about a year, he had saved enough money to buy a little home, and then he sent East for his wife and family. They soon arrived and began housekeeping. I understood at the time that their daughter returned to the East, where she was in school, b*t I had never seen her until the morning she came to tell me of her father’s illness. In fact, I sup- posed she was still away from home. After “23” pulled out, and Jim and I had “checked up,” I went over to see how John was. I found him in bed, and in pretty bad shape. The doctor was there, and I came away with him. He told me that Bur- ton was in for a good run of fever, and that at his age it was apt to go hard with him. And it did — for just two weeks later we buried him in the little cemetery on fhe hillside. The wife and daughter were heart- broken, and many a man who was never known to have shed a tear was seen brush-, ing them away that day. I helped make out the claim papers and sent them to the Expressmen’s Benefit Association, and they sent me a check for $2,000, to be delivered to “Miss Mae Bur- ton, daughter of the deceased.” Someone had started a paper, and every- one on the line between Littleton and Cas- tletown, both express and railroad employes, contributed, and liberally, too, and the result Digitized by LiOOQle

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1334 The Railroad Telegrapher. was that when that paper at last came back lo Littleton, tffere was another thousand dollars with it, and I had the added pleasure of taking this also over to John Burton’s little cottage and presenting it to the lonely widow and her beautiful daughter. They were completely overcome by their emotions, and I waited till they were calm and then told them if at any time there was anything that any of us could do for them, or any advice we could give, we were all ready and willing to do anything in our power, and would be only too well pleased to have either of them come to us. They both thanked me, more with their eyes than their lips, it is true, and I came away, for I could not have stood it much longer myself. When a woman begins to cry I want to get out as soon as I can. Well, we all kept our eyes on the cottage and its occupants for the remainder of that summer, fall and winter, and when Christ- mas came you can just bet that we didn’t forget John Burton’s, lonely widow and beautiful d .ughter. The former seemed to grow rapidly older, and more feeble every day ; her sweet face seemed to become more ,and more patient, and the soft eyes grew more and more soft and wistful, as the days and weeks rolled by. Mae Burton was a favorite and was loved by everyone, young and old. After her father’s death, she had taken a position as music teacher in the Littleton school, and with her income from that, and a con- stantly increasing class of private pupils, she and her mother were able to live in comparative comfort without using any of the money they had received at the time of her father’s death. This money they had placed to their credit in a savings bank, where it was drawing a neat little sum of interest every year. I had become a regular caller at the little cottage, and probably knew' more of their affairs than anyone else. Thus the long winter at last wore by and was gone, and the spring had come again. One day a stranger came into the office with a package which he said contained five thousand dollars worth of jewelry and diamonds. He wanted to send it to Cin- cinnati. I took it, sealed it and gave him a receipt for it, and sent it out that even- ing on the “Flyer” with Harry Greene. A couple of days later, I received a letter from the Cincinnati agent, saying that a claim had been presented for five thousand dollars, by the consignee of a sealed pack- age, from my office, on W B — August 8th. 19 — :, sealed with Am. Ex., Littleton, seal and checked O. K. to destination. Package said to contain five thousand dollars in jewelry and diamonds, when shipped, and when opened in office at Cincinnati, it con- tained nothing but some waste paper and pebbles. I was at my wits’ end for a few minutes. Here certainly, was a nice kind of a mess. I had receipted for a package, which the shipper said contained valuables. I sealed it before giving him his receipt, and now it lay at the other end of the route, and con- tained nothing but paper and worthless stones, while a claim was in for what was sworn to have been the original contents of the package. Of course, I knew it was a crooked deal, but just the same, it looked bad for me, and just how to go at it and prove that I was innocent was altogether another thing. Of course, the first thing to do was to report the whole thing to the superintendent, which I did, telling him all that I knew about it. I then began to try- locating the shipper, but I could find no one registered at the hotels under the name of Ellis, nor had there been for more than a month. My man had gone and left not the faintest trace behind him. That evening I went over to see Mae, and was much surprised to find that she was away, and had been, for several days. Her mother did not seem disposed to tell me where she had gone, saying only that Mae was away on business, but that she ex- pected her home on almost any train. She said she had been very lonely during her daughter’s absence, and had wondered why I had not called before, as I had not allowed three days to go by before, since her husband’s death, without coming over to see them. I explained to her that I had been very busy ; one of my clerks had been ill, and I had been doing his work for him, and had therefore had to work evenings, in order to keep the work up, but that, had Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1335 I known of Mae's absence, I would have at least -looked in to see that she was all right. Wltlle she sat there talking, the door opened, and Mae came in, having just arrived on the evening train. She seemed worn and tired, but glad to get home, and to see her mother and me. Mrs. Burton hastily prepared a lunch for her, and while she was doing so, Mae came over, and sitting dqwn beside me said : “Ned, I will be over, to see you early to- morrow morning, and I will then tell you some things that will surprise you. No, now don’t ask me any questions, for I am awfully tired, and it is a long story, but I’ll tell you this much ; you need not worry any more.” , Theri, as her lunch was ready, I said, “Good night,” and came away very much puzzled., - She had been away for three days, and now came back as suddenly as she had left, and not only that, but she was the bearer of important news for me. and she bade me worry no longer. What could she know of the trouble that I was in? I slept but little that night, and the next morning was early at my desk and hard at work, when Mae Burton came in. To me she seemed more beautiful that morning than ever before. She came and sat down near my desk, and looking straight into my eyes, said : “Ned, you are having some trouble over a valuable package, are you not?” I was so much surprised that I could only look at her for fully a minute, then I found my tongue, and asked her how in the world she knew any- thing about it. At first her only answer was a smile and a saucy shake of her pretty head, then she said : “I know all about it, more, in fact, than you do yourself.” “Mae,” I cried, "for goodness sake, will you please explain yourself?” She laughed aloud, and then said : “Well, Ned, you see it was this way. Last Monday afternoon, when I was on my way home from school, for some unknown reason I took it into my head to take a stroll down through the woods and along the bank of the river. I at last came to a cool, shady spot where papa and I used to come on Sunday afternoons. I thought of dear papa and the good times we had together, and as I sat there I heard voices approaching from the direction of the village. I started to get up and go home, when I distinctly heard your name mentioned and something about the express, so of course, I was interested, and for some reason I seemed compelled to stand where I was, and keep perfectly quiet, listening to what was said, and I was glad that I did so afterwards, for this is what 1 heard. “Mills, you just take the package to the office and take the ‘dummy’ along with you, have the ‘dummy’ afi addressed to me at Cincinnati, but keep the package with the goods in it in sight. After you get to the office, before Coleman seals it, just take off the wrapper and open up the package and put in a note for me. Then do it up again and ask for a sheet of writing paper, and an envelope, and. while he is getting it, just ‘fumble’ the packages. He will see that the first package had the jewelry and dia- monds, when you open it to just put the note into it, and so you will ‘have it on him’ or on the company, for you know wiiat is in the ‘dummy.’ Then they both laughed. The other man, who had been addressed as ‘Mills,’ then said : ‘Now, let me see, I am to exchange packages, and then clear out of town, and will I meet you in Cincinnati, or will I go direct to Chicago?’ “ ‘Come at once to Cincinnati,’ was the reply, and then they turned back toward town. “Of course, it is needless for me to teil you that I followed them. Mills came at once to the office, and carried out his in- structions to the letter, while his partner left on the 6:00 o’clock train. After send- ing the package, which I w-atched him do through the open door, unobserved myself, Mr. Mills went to the hotel and to his room. I am acquainted with Mr. Ates, the clerk, and from him I learned that Mr. Mills was to leave on the early train the next morning for the South. “I then hastened home and told mamma all about it, and told her I w-as going to catch two rogues for you, so I packed my suit case and left on the early train next morning, riding in the same car with Mr. Mills from Littleton to Cincinnati, where Digitized by LiOOQle

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1336 The Railroad Telegrapher. he was met by the consignee of the supposed package of jewelry. “They went at once to the express office and I followed them, taking along with me a ‘plain clothes man/ who was pointed out to me by a . policeman. To him, I explained as much as I thought it needful for him to know', as we dodged along the street and kept the precious pair in sight. "On our arrival at the express office, I at once stepped up to the agent’s desk, and was overjoyed to see an old friend of papa’s. I at once called him to one side and told him everything. He said nothing but walked down to the inside window of the money clerk’s booth and said a few words to him, then he came back and said that there would be something for my com- panion to do in a very few minutes, but for him to keep quiet until he told him he was ready. Then we all walked over in the direction of the money window and to*k our places in the crowd as though we were waiting to get packages. “We did not have long to wait. ‘Have you a package for Mr. Allen Reid, from Littleton? It is a valuable package and was shipped by Mr. Mills on the eighth. I have the receipt and a letter from Mr. Mills. Here they are. Will you require any fur- ther identification?’ The money clerk smiled sweetly and said, ‘No,’ that he would accept the letter and redeipt as sufficient identification. He secured Mr. Reid’s signature, and the charges, and then handed him the package, the ‘dummy’ package. The detective and I were standing right behind them, and the agent, Mr. Wells, was in the ‘On Hand’ department, watching every- thing through the grating. Reid took out a penknife and cutting the strings and seals he took off the wrapper and opened the box, and then you should have heard the commotion they started. But the agent was only waiting for this very thing, and he came up to them at once and asked them to step over to his desk. They did so, and we followed. “‘Now,’ said Mr. Wells, ‘please tell me all about this matter, so I may know just what there is to it, and gtav also know just where to begin.' “Reid then introduced his companion, Mr. Mills, and said that Mr. Mills had shipped the package to him, as he (Mills) had intended to go to New York, but that he had received word from Chicago, which made it necessary to give up the New York trip and go to Chicago instead, and that he had stopped off to see him on his way through Cincinnati. “ ‘Now/ said he, ‘when I receive this package, all it contains is this/ and he showed Mr. Wells the box of pebbles and waste paper. Mr. Wells smiled, at which the two apparently flew into a rage and told him that it might seem rather a laughing matter then, but they would show him a thing or two before he was done with them. Still Mr. Wells smiled. “At last he turned to me and said, ‘Miss Burton, would you mind telling what you know about this package?’ I repeated everything, just as it had happened from the beginning. You should have seen the expression on the faces of those two ras- cals. They showed guilt from the very first. When I had finished talking, Mr. Wells said: ‘I guess that we will furnish you with a room until I can get further instructions from my superintendent, so you two gentlemen will please accompany this gentleman here and wait till you hear more from me.” “They were going to show fight at first but when they found that they were both covered with ‘six-shooters/ they decided to go in peace. “Then Mr. Wells said he would write you a line, just to bother you, and follow it with another this morning, explaining all, and that I had better go back home, which I did. And now, if I am not very much mistaken, there is his letter laying on your desk now.” And, sure enough, I found, on opening the letter she mentioned, that it was as she said. Mr. Wells, who is a personal friend of mine, told me the whole thing substantially as Mae had told it. Well, there is little left to tell; Mills and Reid confessed and were sent “over the road.” Mae received letters of con- gratulations from the superintendent of the Cincinnati Division and also from our superintendent. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1337 That fall .we were married, and if she heard strangers mention my name, she would be as much interested and be tempted just as hard to listen as she was that afternoon in the woods near the little town of Littleton. — By The Ashes, in Express Gazette. AN OLD SAILOR’8 EXPERIENCES. JJTT' ES, sir,” he said, “I have been at | sea, man and boy, for twenty- four years. That’s a big slice out of a lifetime!” “Yes,” I replied, “twenty- four years, as you say, means a big -slice out of a lifetime. You must have had some experiences in your time.” “Well, I’ve had my share, sir; but, thanks to Providence, I’ve come through all right.” “In what capacity were you at sea?" I asked. “For fifteen years out of the twenty-four I was chief steward,” he answered. “Pre- vious to that I was working my way up to that position. I began at the very lowest rung of the ladder, and I’m proud to say that I never once slipped back till I became chief of my department." “The duty of the chief steward is victual- ing the ship, as I understand?” I said. “Yes, the whole burden of that depart- ment lies upon his shoulders. He is re- sponsible for all the provisions and drink- ables in the ship, and has to see that there is a plentiful supply in stock. Everything in this direction is under his supervision, from the buying in of the goods to the serving up at table. Of course, he has a number of assistants to help him. I have had from twenty to thirty under me; but then I have always been on the best ships.” "From twenty to thirty !’’ I exclaimed. “That certainly is a large number! What would be the special work of these men?” “Well, there would be, say, four cooks. Then there would be so many state-room stewards, so many saloon stewards, so many bedroom stewards, and so many colored servants to wait at table.” “Why, it’s quite an important depart- ment !’’ I said. “The hungry passengers would agree with that, sir,” he replied, laughing; “and the hungry crew also.” I could, see that my friend was fairly wound up for talking now, so I endeavored to lead him on. There is nothing more interesting to hear than experiences of life, in whatever calling they may have been gathered. . • “Of course, you have been through the Suez Canal many a time?” I said. “Rather!” he replied. “I was on the third ship that passed through after the canal was opened. As you know, it is so narrow that ships have to heave-to while another passes. There are mooring posts at the side for them to make fast to on those occasions. You could almost shake hands with one ship to another as you pass.” “I have heard that the Red Sea is very dangerous,” I said. “Is that a fact?” “Yes. It is due to the currents in that part. Numbers of ships have been lost in the Red Sea.” “What is the most exciting experience that you have ever had?” I asked. He pondered for a moment. “Well, I should say the most exciting experience was a tornado which came upon us while we were lying in harbor at St. Thomas, in the West Indies.” “Tell me about it?” I said. “It was this way. I was at that time on a boat that was engaged in repairing the cable in that part of the world. Let me see, it was — yes — it was in 1876. We were lying at anchor off Jamaica when the news came that there was a ship ashore on the reefs. I shall never forget the weather we had that day. ■ The rain — well, you never saw anything like it anywhere else! It falls out there, not in drops, but literally in sheets. I recollect I had to go ashore to look for some live stock with which to provision the ship. Floods of water were coming down from the hills, and covering the roadway to such an extent that you couldn’t see the footpath — which was pretty high, too. I had to go back to the ship without having done anything. As soon as we heard there was a ship on the reefs, however, we put out to her rescue. Wc Digitized by LiOOQle

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1338 The Railroad Telegrapher. found her to be a boat of about four thousand five hundred tons. The captain had been trying to cut off all the comers on his way out — ” "Cut off what corners?” I asked inno- cently. He laughed. “That’s our way of describing a quick passage,” he said. “He had been trying to make an extra quick passage, and he had cut one corner too many, and had' run the ship on the reefs. When we reached her we found she was rolling under a tremendous swell. The noise she made was terrific. You see the reefs were coral, and the ship crushed into it as she rolled. We tried to tug her off, but found it impossible. However, we got the crew and pasgengers off, and we ran back as hard as we could for Jamaica, where we landed the people we had rescued. From there we went round to St. Thomas on some cable work. It was found that our cylinders wanted seeing to, so we put into harbor at St. Thomas. We found that the storm-cone was up announcing that a hurri- cane was comirfg. So we decided to ride it out in the harbor. Our fires had all been put out for the repairs to the cylinders, so we had no choice. Probably you have never experienced a hurricane in those parts, sir J'” “No,” said I. “For the very sufficient reason that I have never been there.” “It is almost impossible to describe it. It is more like a whirlwind than anything else. We knew something about it, so we began to get ready without any delay. There was a lot of shipping in the harbor, and that made it more dangerous. Why, believe me, sir, a hurricane in those parts bangs great ships together when they are in harbor, and smashes them up like so many toys, unless they take extra precautions. I remember there was an American schooner lying under the cliff — as pretty and taut a craft as ever I^aw. I had a chat with the captain, and I made the re- mark to him that he would have to make himself secure if he wanted to save his ship. He threw his head back, and laughed. " ‘Why,’ said he, ‘my ship could ride -out anything that these parts could produce.’ “It struck me that he had never seen a hurricane in harbor, or he would not have talked in that cocksure way. The next few hours taught him his lesson, poor man. It was now getting dark, and all our prepara- tions were nearly complete. We had two anchors down with cables, and six grap- plings with wire roping. In addition to that we had some kedge anchors fast. No sooner were we ready than the storm broke over us. “I’ve been in many a squall, but I never experienced anything like that tornado. The rain came down in sheets, and the wind banged on us like claps of thunder. There was high land all around, and the wind came 'whirling down into the harbor with terrible force. At the same time the dark- ness fell upon us, and it was each vessel for itself. The memory of that night will be with me a long as I live. The surface of the water in the harbor was like a cauldron — not rolling or swelling like the waves of the sea, but all seething and shak- ing like water in a boiling pot. And the wind ! Why, we couldn’t show our face on the poop. If we had, it would have sent us over like shuttle-cocks. The roar- ing of the gale, and the thunder of the sea outside, and the crashing of timbers as the - ships banged1 together, added to the darkness of the night, made a scene which is not easily described. Our vessel trem- bled and bounded like some living thing under the force of the gusts; but her cables held firm, and she rode out the storm until the morning. “When the day broke we saw a scene which beat anything I ever looked on. The harbor was covered with wreckage — so thickly, in fact, that you could hardly row a boat ashore. The American ship, whose captain had been so confident, was nowhere to be seen. She had been smashed like a cockelshel! early in the night, and all her crew were lost. Several other ships had been sunk. A Danish barque, which had been lying there, had only saved herself by- cutting down all her masts. Nearly all the jetties around the harbor had been swept away by the wind. A floating dry dock had also been sunk. And, in addition to all this, a tongue of land, which ran out into the sea . Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1339 at the entrance of the harbor, had been clean cut into by the gale, and a piece of it carried away. “You are right in calling that an exciting time. I had another in the China Sea, where the waters were infested with pirates. They generally cruised about in queer- rigged, low-lying craft like feluccas. And they could sail, too! In a good breeze they would run a steamer hard in those days, I can tell you. There weren’t such clippers on the seas then as there are now. And it was a case of heaven help the crew that they got hold of, for they were mur- derous, cut-throat villians. They used to tack about in an innocent manner, with their men hidden away, and their ‘teeth out of sight,’ as the saying is, until they got within fair reach of some merchantman that had only an ordinary crew aboard, and no means of defense. Then, all of a sudden, they would throw long ropes, with grappling irons at the end of them. With these they would hook themselves on to their victim, and before the crew or the merchantman knew what was happening these fellows would be swarming in scores up the side of the ship, armed with knives. What could they do against such numbers, once the pirates fairly got aboard? Many a ship’has been caught in that way. But we had good fortune on our side on the occa- sion when we came across these villians." “Yes,” I said, much interested, “yes, go on.” “We were holding on our course at an average speed, bound for Pekin, where we were going to take on board a cargo of tea. There was hardly any wind blowing, except for occasional puffs, but our ship, being a steamer, was, of course, independent of winds. • We were steaming along when we caught sight of a Chinese craft dodging about in front of us, as though she were trying to catch the occasional puffs of breeze. As far as we could see there only seemed to be three or four men aboard. As we came within hailing distance of her a couple of her men called out to us. Front what we could make out, they were asking us to give them a tow, as the wind was so low that they couldn't make headway. I ought to state that we were perfectly de- fenseless, not having a single gun on board. While we were parleying with them we were all the time drawing nearer. It was just about then that I came on deck. I had a look at her, but somehow I didn’t care for her appearance, although she seemed harmless enough. All of a sudden, as we were drawing almost within range of a cable’s throw, our captain stared hard at her. ‘“Take you in tow, eh?’ said he. ‘Not if I know it! All steam ahead there!’ “The order was passed below, and, before we hardly realized what was happening, our ship was forging ahead at her top speed. Then the Chinamen showed what they were up to. Some of them suddenly appeared, whom we hadn’t seen before, and they began in a great hurry to throw out their grappling hooks at us. They missed, and missed again, and before they could make any further attempts we were out of their reach. You sec they could not pursue us, because there was no wind to help them. If they had caught on to us they would have crowded up our side, armed to the teeth. But, fortunately, our captain was too old a bird for them. The difficulty was that one could never tell until they began their operations whether they were pirates or not that one had to do with, be- cause there are many peaceful craft of exactly the same appearance sailing the seas. But there was no doubt about that lot, and it was a close shave for us.” I next got my friend to talk about sharks, and he told me some most interest- ing facts about them ; how, for instance, it is the ground-sharks which are often re- sponsible for the total disappearance of a man who has fallen overboard in harbor, or at anchor off the coast; and how they rise from their lair at the bottom whenever they see any object in the clear water above, and drag their prey down, down, into the deeps below. He also told me a fact that shows what tremendous strength these creatures have. “Why,” said he, “when you harpoon one and give him the windlass line, he races out with it until the handle goes round with a whir that makes you stand clear of it in double-quick time; and I have known ncra- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1340 The Railroad Telegrapher. sions, when we have got them aboard, when the flapping of their tails has actually made the vessel shake from stem to stern." In fact, he told me many interesting epi- sodes in his long career, and I parted from him more firmly convinced1 than ever of what I said before — namely, that there is nothing more interesting to listen to than actual experience, in whatever path of life it may have been gained. THE FISHBONE. WHEN John Stillman came home to luncheon, which he did occa- sionally and unexpectedly — he brought with him a fine whitefish. It was inclosed in an envelope box and mummied in wrappings of web tissue paper, and had a plump and shiny look as he proudly lifted it and held it at arm’s length for his wife to admire. ‘‘How lovely!” cried Susan Stillman in just the tone that was expected. “It’s a beauty all right,” said John Still- man. “Frank Graham caught it up at the island. It was the best of the mess. He saved it for me.” “Frank Graham?” “Yes. That’s the man who touched me for $50 two months ago. I told you about him.” Susan gave the fish a more critical in- spection. “Fifty dollars seems a little high for a whitefish,” she mildly remarked. “Never mind that,” said John Stillman hastily. “Three cents on the dollar is bet- ter than no dividend at all. Bake it for dinner — with an egg sauce. You know how — and don’t let Jane spoil it. Where’s Estelle?” “She’s lunching with Mabel Grayson,” replied Susan as she took the fish. “And. John, you must not criticize Jane in so loud a voice. She is sensitive.” “Sensitive! Ha, ha! That’s good.” Susan looked back with her hand raised warning!)'. “I can assure you,” she said, “that a sensitive maid in our kitchen is worth two in Mrs. Brown’s.” John Stillman permitted his serious face to relax. “Very good, Mrs. Solomon. I’ll remem- ber your proverb — although I don’t know why you give Mrs. Brown so much pub- licity.” Susan suddenly frowned. “Mrs. Brown wants a second girl,” she said, and her tone grew hard and cold. “She has offered our Jane a dollar a week more than I’m paying her. I don’t feel sure of her for a moment. Yesterday I gave her a skirt that was almost as good as new — and three dollars.” “Rank bribery,” said John Stillman. ‘‘She’ll hold you up good and plenty now. Is that where those missing summer trousers went?” “Good gracious,” was Susan Stillman’s tragic reply, “why didn’t you tell me the fish was dripping ?’’ And she hurried away. She was back presently. “Jane was very good natured about it,” she said. “She told how her Uncle Sammy — he’s the hero of the Grindle family — ' Jane’s name is Grindle — once caught a cat- fish thht weighed twenty-three pounds. Is that much for a catfish, John?” The head of the household looked doubt- ful. “I am not familiar with either the catfish or the Grindle family,” he replied. “No doubt it was a whopper.” “You mean the fish?” “I mean Uncle Sammy’s story. But, of course, I wouldn’t dream of saying so to his sensitive niece. But there, how about luncheon? I have an important meeting this afternoon." • “Luncheon will be ready in five minutes, John. You mustn’t expect much.” "I only expect a bite. Sit down, Susan. There’s something I want to say to you. I would have said it to Estelle, but you tell me she’s out. Who is this young Ralph Carlton? What do you know about him?" Susan flushed a little, but quickly recov- ered herself. “He is a friend of. Estelle’s. She has pointed him out to me. He appears to be a very fine young man.” John Stillman’s face darkened. "He does, does he? Well, it’s enough for me to know that he is Jim Carlton's Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1341 son. You know what I think of Jim Carl- ton?” Susan Stillman sat up a little straighter. “And is the son to suffer because of the prejudice you feel toward his father?” she demanded. John Stillman’s face turned red. “Suffer! Prejudice!” he snorted. “What in brimstone do you mean by that? He paused and swallowed his indignation with considerable difficulty. “You tell Estelle exactly how I feel about this matter,” he said in a precise way that made each sylla- ble count. “Tell her I mean every word of it. You’re her mother. It’s your place. But if you don’t feel competent, I’ll take it in hand myself." What more he would have said along this assertive line will never be known, because Jane appeared in the doorway. "Luncheon is served, ma’am,” said Jane. It was not a really pleasant bite, although the subject of the obnoxious youth — obnox- ious by inheritance — was not referred to again. But John Stillman’s dignity was hurt, and when it came to a comparison of personal sensitiveness, John could give the thin-skinned Jane a quarter in the mile and lead her to the tape in a jog trot. And Susan Stillman wisely forebore to irritate her peppery partner any further. She had studied him for four-and-twenty years and was far from being a dull scholar. “Come home early, dear,” she said to hint as he opened the front door. “Just as early as I can,” he promised. “I have to meet Col. Burt Thompson of the Wabash at 4 o’clock, and I can’t tell just when he will be through with me. Goodby.” “Goodby.” He clambered into the electric stanhope and hummed away. Col. Burt Thompson, of the Wabash, proved more of a detaining problem than John had anticipated. It was close to 8 o’clock when the stanhope rolled up the driveway, and into the garage. But the delay had not soured Jolin/s temper. On the contrary, he was in excellent spirits, when he entered the side door. “Couldn’t help it, you know,” he re- marked hastily, as he kissed his wife. “The colonel made it too interesting for me. How’s the noble whitefish?” “Very dry, John,” said Susan reproach- fully. “Oh, well,” cried the household head, “we can wash it down, I fancy. I like it dry.” “Perhaps you prefer it desiccated,” said Susan, a little sarcastically. ^ “I’m hungry enough,” cried John, with steady cheerfulness, “to eat Uncle Sammy’s catfish — skin, scales and all !” “Hush/’ said Susan. Jane suddenly appeared in the doorway. “Dinner is served, ma’am,” she an- nounced. John looked around. “Where’s Estelle?” “She went to answer the doorbell as you came in,” replied Susan. “She thought it might be a message from you. I’ll find her.” She passed through the library into the hall and closed the door behind her. A moment later she returned, followed by Estelle. The latter was a pretty girl of two and twenty, whose preltiness was at the moment marred by a rebellious look and a somewhat unusual flush.. Several times she exchanged glances with her mother, and that discreet lady appeared to fully understand them. John Stillman did not notice these sig- nals. He was hungry and consequently busy. He talked briskly between mouth- fuls and was not particular whether his remarks drew replies or not. And when lie finally handed round the fish his face beamed with pleasure. “That’s something like it!” he exclaimed as he held a generous forkful poised .in the air. And then Estelle spoke up. "Father,” she said, and the flush on her face deepened, “mother has given me the message you sent.” John Stillman was startled. He hastily thrust the morsel into its intended rendez- vous and stared at his pretty daughter. “Well,” he said a little thickly, “that settles it. doesn't it?” Digitized by LiOOQle

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1342 The Railroad Telegrapher. “No, father,” replied Estelle with great promptness, “it does not settle it. You have no right to rob me of an agreeable acquaintance because of a foolish preju- dice.” “Foolish prejudice!” exclaimed John Stillman, still more thickly. “Yes, father,” Estelle went on. "That’s what it is. It’s plain prejudice — an ugly prejudice. I’m no longer a little girl, father. Hfci a young woman who does you credit. Oh, you needn’t glower at me. I’m not at all afraid.” “L-leave the table,” commanded John Stillman. “This instant.” “I’ll not leave the table until I have fin- ished,” declared the pretty insurgent. “The days of Gesler and the little tin gods have passed away.” Just what Estelle meant by this it would be difficult to say. There is no doubt that she was much excited. John Stillman faintly gasped. “Little tin gods!” he thickly repeated. "Estelle!” murmured her mother warn- ingly. And then John Stillman gasped again and his hand suddenly went to his throat. He pinched his Adam’s apple and made a queer, croaking sound. Then he seized a glass of water and his teeth rattled against the rim. “Bone!” he wheezed and clutched his throat again. The frightened women suddenly arose from the table. “John, John !” cried Susan, hysterically. “Estelle, call Dr. Thomas quick ! Your father is choking!” “The ’phone is out of order,” the girl answered, and ran lightly from the room. Susan put her arm around John’s neck and pressed the water glass to his lips, “Ah, ah,” gasped John, as Susan’s trem- bling hand turned the stream down his chin. And then Estelle suddenly reappeared and behind her cainc a tall, young man, a young man who stepped forward briskly and gave John a searching glance. “You think it's a fishbone?” lie hastily said to Susan She nodded. “Right here, doctor,” gasped John, as he put his finger on his throat a little below the Adames apple. “A wineglassful of olive oil, please,” said the young man, and Estelle flew to obey. “It may not be a bone,” said the young man as he laid his cool hand on John’s brow. “It is just possible that you merely swallowed the wrong way.” “It’s a fishbone,” declared John, indig- nantly. “I feel it rasping me.” “Cough,” commanded the young man. John made a feeble effort. “Louder.” ‘‘It hurts me, doctor,” moaned the (Jatient. Estelle put the wineglass in the young man’s hand. “Drink this,” said the tall youth, and John reluctantly obeyed. “How’s that?” John swallowed hesitatingly. “Seems easier, doctor.” “The oil soothed the irritation,” said the young man, and his tone expressed gratifica- tion. John swallowed again. “The bone must have slipped down,” he said. Estelle stared at the young man. Then the young man said, with a sudden assumption of professional dignity, “we must promptly follow it. The walls of the stomach are easily lacerated. If we can incase the bone in some edible substance we render it harmless — provided there is any bone there.” “It was a bone all right,” the patient assured him. The young man looked at the table. “Mashed potatoes!” he cried. “Just the thing.” He brought the dish to the table edge. “Madam,” he- said to Susan, “will you kindly feed your husband all the mashed potatoes he will hold? Later on I will explain the incasing process.” Susan seized a spoon and thrust a mouth- ful between John’s reluctant lips. Then .mother, and another, and another. And the young man and Estelle looked on. Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1343- Presently the victim tried to protest, but was too near choking to frame the protest- ing sentence. But a little later he snapped his jaws to- gether and pushed the spoon away. “Aw-gaw-gaw,” he choked as he strove to worry down the last mouthful. “Mind you,” said the young man, “I don’t admit there was any bone.” The victim’s eyes snapped, i “There was a bone,” he sullenly replied. “Lord only knows where it is now.” “Wherever it is, it’s harmless,” said the young man confidently. “And now, Mr. Stillman, I think we’d better get you into the library and onto the couch. A little quiet nap will do you a world of good.” So the young man half carried John into the library and saw that he was stretched out restfully on the couch. "Quite comfortable now?” “Yes, thank you, doctor.” “I’ll call again a little later,” said the young man, “and see how you are progress- ing.” And he softly left the room followed by Estelle. In a moment or two Susan joined them. “He dropped asleep before I could turn down the lights,” she said. How long John Stillman slept, he had no means of knowing. Perhaps it was no more than a half hour. Anyway, he awoke feel- ing much refreshed. Then he remembered what had happened. He tried to swallow and did so without difficulty. In short, aside from a sense of stuffiness, he felt very comfortable. The stuffiness he attributed to the mashed potatoes. Suddenly the sound of subdued laughter came to him. He arose and looked into the dining room. The table was cleared. He paused a moment. The laughter came from the direction of the kitchen. He passed through the china closet and pushing open the swinging door entered the kitchen. There was his wife and there was Estelle, and both wore white aprons; and there was the tall young yian and he wore a white apron, too. They all looked up at once and there was a moment’s silence. “Jane has left,” said Susan. “So 1 inferred,” remarked John. "Jane supposed you were finding fault with the way the fish was baked.” “You told me Jane was sensitive,” said John dryly, “but I didn’t suppose the fail- ing would lead her to mistake strangulation for criticism.” Estelle suddenly giggled. "Any recurrence of the recent distress?” inquired the tall young man. “No, doctor,” he replied. The young man shook his head. “I am not a doctor,” he mildly remarked. John Stillman surveyed him with a chilly stare. “Indeed 1 Then perhaps you are a sur- geon? You look more like a surgeon.” The young man gave his apron a quick glance and again shook his head. “Nor am I a surgeon.” . John Stillman drew down his face and breathed hard. “I wish I had known this before I ate that confdhnded mashed potato,” he mut- tered. He breathed hard again. “Then, perhaps, you will be good enough to tell me how you happened in so opportunely?” “I was making your daughter an evening call.” “In the parlor?” “Yes.” “Not in the kitchen?” “In the kitchen, too. I like to be helpful as well as sociable.” He suddenly smiled. He certainly was a good looking young man — even in an apron. “Besides, I’ve prom- ised Mrs. Stillman to fill Jane’s place.” “The dickens you have 1” , The young man’s smile turned to a laugh. “With another maid, of course. My Aunt Lucy Thompson’s maid. My aunt is going abroad and wants to find a good place for Hannah. She’s a treasure. And I’m going to send her here. Oh, she will come well recommended. I’ve no doubt you know my aunt’s husband. Col. Burt Thomp- son ?” John Stillman had intended saying some- thing. He didn’t say it. In fact, he said something quite different. “Then yon arc the nephew to whom the colonel lias alluded?” Digitized by LiOOQle

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1344 The Railroad Telegrapher. “No doubt. My name is Ralph Carlton.” John Stillman seemed to ponder over this. “Perhaps you and Estelle had some en- gagement for this evening ?” “No,” replied the young man. “Do you play bridge?” ' “I know the rules.” “Well,” said John Stillman, with a dry- chuckle, “suppose after you get the dishes stowed away and things tidied up, you and the other help come into the library and we’ll have a game.” “With pleasure,” cried the young man. "And, say, Carlton,” John Stillman mildly added, “I’d consider it a favor if you didn’t mention the fishbone to the colonel !”— By W. R. Rose, in Cleveland Plain Dealer. EVERYBODY LUCKY. An old farmer in Missouri called at a roadside public house, where he was well known. The landlady asked him to buy a ticket for a lottery they had on there. “Well,” he said, “I have nofhing in my pocket, or I might.” “Oh, that’s all right, John,” she said; "take the ticket and pay for it any time.” Some time later John called again, and the landlady asked him if he knew who had won the lottery. “No,” he said. “Who won?” “Well, I hardly durst tell you, but our Sam won. Wasn’t he lucky?” “Yes,” skid John, “he was lucky. And who was second, then ?” "I durst hardly tell you. Who would you think now?” “I couldn’t say,” said John. “Well, it was our Sally. Wasn't she lucky?” “And who was third?” “Well,” she said, “you would never guess, and I might as well tell. 1 was third. Wasn’t I lucky?” . “You were,” he said. “Did I ever pay you for that ticket, Missus?” “No, John, you didn’t,” she said, frown- ing upon him. “Well,” said John, “ain’t I lucky?” — Country Gentleman. Digitized by Google

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The Old Creek. The frogs still cry “Knee deep! Knee deep!'* Among its starlit pools. When dim the woodland dreams, asleep, And dusk its waters cool; The fireflies round its banks of ferns Hang will-o’-wisps for lamps. Where in a place no eye discerns Enchantment's host encamps. * Th- bats above it go and come In reeling rigadoons. While Elfland beats a beetle drum Or cricket fiddles tunes; And in and out, and all about, The pixy people dance To Katydid song and green frog gong That holds the woods a trance. The moon looks, listening, through the trees As if to hear its calls, Or with long arms of light to seize Its twinkling waterfalls, With Wit£h'ry, who, with foam white hand. Its shimmering banks between, Beckon from sand to riffled sand To something far, unseen. A ghost that leans beside it still — The phantom of a boy Who followed once its wildwood will With barefoot troops of joy; The soul of him who yearns afar To see, in dusk and dew, If still it dances with the star Which once his boyhood knew. — Madison Cawein, in the New York Sun. He Must Dig. He wanted a job, and, like every one else. He wanted a good one, you know; Where his clothes would not soil and his hands would keep clean. And the salary musn’t be low. He asked for a pen, but they gave him a spade, And he half . turned away with a shrug. But he altered his mind and, seizing the spade — He — dug! He worked with a will that is bound to succeed, And the months and the years went along. The way it was rough and the labor was hard, But his heart he kept filled with a song. Some jeered him and sneered at the task, but he plugged Just a9 hard as he ever could plug; Their words never seemed to disturb him a bit — As he dug. The day came at last when they called for the spade, And gave him a pen in its place. The joy of achievement was sweet to his taste, And victory shone in his face. We can’t always get what we hope for at first — Success cuts many queer jigs, But one thing is sure — a man will succeed — If he digs. — Christian Endeavor World. I Saw from the Beach. I saw from the beach when the morning was shining A bark o’er the waters move gloriously on. I came ' when the sun o’er that beach was de- clining, The bark was still there, but the waters were gone. Ah, such is the fate of our life's early promise, So passifig the springtide of joy we have known! Each wave that we danced on at morning ebbs from us . And leaves us at eve on the bleak shore alone. Ne’er tell me of glories serenely adorning The close of our day, the calm of our night. Give me back, give me back, the wild freshness of morning! Her clouds and her tears are worth evening’s best light. Oh, who would not welcome that moment’s return- ing When passion first waked a new life through his frame, And his soul, like the wood that grows precious in burning, Gave out all its sweets to love’s exquisite flame! — Thomas Moore. Face the Sun. Don’t hunt after trouble, but look for success. You’ll find what you look for; don’t look for distress. If you see but your shadow, remember, I pray, That the sun is still shining, but you’re in the way. Don’t grumble, don’t bluster, don’t dream and don’t shirk; Don’t think of your worries, but think of your work. The worries will vanish; the work will be done. No man sees his shadow who faces the sun. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1346 The Railroad Telegrapher. An Old Daguerreotype. The rounded case shows age’s tinge, And just a trace of mold; The back displays a broken hinge. That still contrives to hold; The pictured face within is faint. The dust away you wipe And see the limning of a saint — An old daguerreotype. The while she posed, a winsome lass. The soul of girlish grace; An artist prisoned ’neath this glass The beauty of her face; The curls that crowned her maiden brow. The cheeks as cherries ripe — A legacy from Then to Now, An old daguerreotype. *Tis meet that such a face, so pure. Should with its smiles live on. In hearts of later growth endure, Though she herself be gone; Her grave with grass is grown about, Around it plovers pipe; But she still lives and smiles from out An old daguerreotype. — Roy Farrell Greene. She Knew. She knew she was wrong when they quarreled that night And heartlessly sent him away; She knew that his conduct was perfectly right, But she scorned everything that he’d say. She knew that the fault was all hers, and she knew That she meant not a word that she said: She knew that the charges she made were not true, And she knew that her love wasn’t dead. She knew when she told him that she’d never be At home when he wanted to call, That never again did she wish him to see That she didn’t mean it at all. And she knew when he said that he’d never return. And grabbed up his hat and his cane And angrily left that to-morrow she’d yearn And long to be with him again. She knew, yes, she knew, she was wronging him then. But you’d never have guessed it to hear The way she denounced him that night in the den. There was never a sign of a tear. She heartlessly kept up her verbal attack, And her real feelings skillfully hid; For she knew in her heart that he’d surely come back, And the very next evening —he diJ. — Detroit Free Press. The Old Fishing Hole. I’d like to be a boy again at just this time of year, Without a thing to worry me, without a thing to fear; I wouldn’t give my children up for all the joys of life, Nor would I want to travel long or far without my wife, But still, when skies above arc blue and all the world is gay, There comes a secret longing for the boyhood days of May; There daily comes a yearning that seems to grip my soul — - A yearning to be back again at, that old fishing hole. I’d like to be a boy again when spring bursts into bloom; When blossoms spread their petals and give forth their sweet perfume; When winter snows have vanished and the sun smiles overhead, And all the earth is garlanded with tulips blushing red, I would not part with little Will nor trade my darling Sue, But somehow when the air is warm and skies are blue, I sit and idly ponder, and my thoughts in fancy roll, To days when but a little tad I sought that fish- ing hole. By weeping willows shaded, with arbutus vines about, From the cool and dark recesses I have snared the speckled trout; And the edges of the roadway deep with winter- green were lined, The food that for a hungry boy by 'nature was designed; It is there I long to wander in my bare feet as of yore, With my mother’s stern injunction to remain upon the shore, But I always disobeyed her, though she knew it not, dear soul, For I’d turn my ragged trousers up to wade that fishing hole. I have fished since then where beauty seemed to reign a smiling queen. In places where the Master’s hand had finished every scene, With my bamboo rod, my silken line, my waders, and my' creel, A guide to tell where to cast, a fly hook, and a reel; But something then was missing, for it never seemed the same As when 1 rolled my trousers up and waded after game; And could I be a boy again, with string and crooked pole, I’d need no guide to take me to that dear old fishing hole. Digitized by kjOOQle

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m FACETIOUS Luck. Miss Snowflake — Does yo' believe in wishbones? , Mr. . Jackson — W’y, it’s a sign ob ex- ceptional luck to hab a fresh one in youah pocket every' day or two. — Puck. The Tented Field. Mrs. Hightone — Yes, my husband comes of a noble family. His ancestors won great renown on the tented field. Mrs. Wibbles — How odd ! My husband’s people were in the circus business, too. — Poston Transcript. A Flaming Finish. "My grandfather,” said the old-timer, “used to put all his money in his stocking.” "Wa-al, things hain’t changed jnuch,” said his old friend. “My grandson, who’s takin’ a course in ^nodern deportment at one o’ them Eastern colleges, puts most all his money into socks.” — Judge. Why, of Course. “Stockings?” said the salesman. “Yes, ma’am. What number do you wear?" “What number?” snapped the stern- visaged lady. “Why, two^ of course. Do you take me for a centipede?” The Vantage Point. The mayor of a small town was trying a negro for abusing his wife. She claimed he got drunk and tried to beat her and she hit him. The mayor turned to their little girl and asked : “Girl,” was your father under the in- fluence of whiskey when your mother hit him ?” "No, sah ! He was under the kitchen table,” she very quickly replied. — Mack's National Monthly. \ Art and the Potato. At a dinner in New York, James Mont- gomery Flagg, the clever artist, told this story to illustrate the influence of the artistic atmosphere: “You can’t escape the artistic atmos- phere. Even my cook can not escape. She came into the studio today, and said : ‘About the potatoes for lunch, sir — will you have them in their jackets or in the nood ?' ” — Popular Magazine. An Endearing Act. Wife (pleadingly) — I’m afraid, Jack, you do not love me any more — anyway, not so well as you used to. Husband — Why? Wife — Because you always let me get up to' light the fire now. Husband — Nonsense, my love! Your getting up to light the fire makes me love you all the more. — New York Call. Lamb Turns Sheep. “Oh, dear ! Something else to remind me that my boy is growing up.” “What now?” “The sheepish way he looks when I call him my little lamb!” Slightly Familiar. Dinah was a product of New Orleans, a big, plump, “yeller gal" who could cook the finest dinners for miles around. One day a new butler appeared upon the scene, and Dinah’s mistress noticed that she took a great interest in the man. At last her mistress could stand her curiosity no longer and asked : “Dinah, do you know that new man?” Dinah took another long and scrutinizing look and then slowly and reminiscently re- plied : “Well, I dunno, Miss Alice; but I think he was me fust husband!" — Everybody's. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1348 Tiik Railroad Telegrapher. His Teeth. "Well, did he pay you?” asked the wife of a dentist. who had been to collect a bill for a full set of false teeth that he had made for a man almost a year before. “Pay me!” growled the dentist. “Not only did he refuse to pay me, but he actually had the effrontery to gnash at me —with my teeth!” — New York Globe. A Difference. An Irishman, recently arriving in this country, applied for a job to a Scotchman whom he had known in the old country. “It will be entirely your own fault, Pat, if you don’t succeed in this country,” said the Scotchman. “I landed here twenty years ago with but one shirt to my back, but since that time by my own exertions I have managed to accumulate a million,” finished the Scotchman with a glow of real pride showing on his countenance. “Begorry, thin,” said Pat, “an’ Oi’d like to be afther knowing phwat any man wants with a million shirts! He can’t wear more than wan at a time, sor.” — Sunday Maga- zine. His Literal Wife. Mr. Ives has a mind that delights in facts. One evening he laid down the paper, was silent for a moment, and then said : “That’s odd.” “What is it?” inquired his wife. "Why, here is a man who says that it would take twelve million years to pump the sea dry at the rate of a thousand gal- lons a second.” Mrs. Ives sat thinking the matter over. Finally she said : “Why, Henry, where would they put all the water?” — Lippincott’s. One on the Barber. The barber shop was well patronized when in walked a shabby stranger. “Good morning, sir !” called the barber doubtfully. “Good morning!” replied the stranger. “My good man, will you shave one side of my face for a nickel?” The barber winked at his waiting cus- tomers. “Certainly,” he replied. “Take a seat, please.” Presently it was the shabby stranger’s turn to occupy the seat of honor. “Now, which side shall I shave?” asked the barber, as he waved the lather brush in the air. “The outside!” replied the shabby stranger meekly. — Chicago Ledger. Extravagance. The circus, declares the Yorkshire Post. had come for its annual visit to a little country town, and the children for miles around were wildly excited. The young son of a notoriously close-fisted farmer rushed up to his father and clamored to be allowed to go. . “O, dad,” he exclaimed, “gimme three- pence to go and see the circus!” “What !” gasped the farmer. “Thrip- pence? Why, only last month I let you go up to Farmer Higgs’ field to see the eclipse of the moon ! My boy, do you want your life to be one perpetual round of pleasure?” — Youth’s Companion. Untangle It Yourself. “This article says oleomargarine is made of beef fat.” “Yes, and the person who eats lots of it will be fat.” "Well, if beef fat makes a person be fat that is nothing to beef at .’’—Houston Post. Would Have to Wait.- The neatness of the New England house- keeper is a matter of common remark, and husbands in that part of the country are supposed to appreciate their advantages. A bit of dialogue reported as follows shows that here may be another side to the matter: “Martha, have you wiped the sink dry yet ?” asked the farmer, as he made final preparations for the night. “Yes, Josiah,” she replied. “Why do you ask ?” "Well. I did want a drink, but I guess I can get along until morning.” > Digitized by LiOOQle 4

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IN LOVE WITH DI8MAL PROGRESS. UD IGNESS, efficiency, high organi- zation.” There we have the three principal words we have discovered as essential to modem human happiness if properly dwelt with. About thirty-five years ago we took a fancy to the establishment of a novel industrial or- ganization of our industrial activities. We considered that up to that time all our troubles had come from the absence of concentration in our industrial activities. Yet we had prospered, after a fashion, through a certain discrimination of small concerns, while letting some of the larger ones live and perform their own share in production, distribution and exchange. Under that combination we did not seem to be in need of any great degree of what we now call “efficiency and high organi- zation.” Our industrial troubles then were considerably less than those we have to- day. Government then did not need to employ armies of lawyers for the purpose of telling the business concerns what they should do and should not do. It happens that lawyers have always been wretched business men, with very few exceptions. Jesus, the greatest friend that the work- ers of nations ever had ; Jesus was never a friend of lawyers. And if the lawyers are not better men today it is the fault of all of us, because we refuse to know even the real meaning of “law.” That govern- ment should need lawyers to retouch the results of the laws made by government ! Is not that a colossal absurdity? That lawyers should never learn how to make good laws! Is not that another absurdity? That we, the people, should always lean on lawyers to make our laws! That education should not teach the people, or at least the lawyers, how to make good laws ! That generation after generation should pass on without the choicest and best men of each generation to learn how to obey the simple laws of God in the natural order! How shall we sinners learn that as long as the saints and heroes and good men afe not willing to teach the glorious simplicity of all divine law? Well, don’t you see that we are all afraid yet of thetright and the true at the foundation of human life, and prefer selfishness in all our national adjust- ments ? To speak of efficiency in production be- cause of large concerns and not in small ones, without classifying the kind of effi- ciency ! To clatter about the advantages of high organization when attached to con- cerns with ten or more millions of dollars, and not to ten thousand or more! Don't you see how intensely we do materialize our minds and souls? We have not yet learned that all efficiency — that which does not rest on “iniquity” — is bound to proceed from healthy, sound bodies, minds and souls. Wealth per sc is backed by mean ideals of personal greed that shall only bring the efficiency of sorrow and sin universal, just the kind wc are having, we the wealthy, we the poor, we between the two extremes. We may have high organization of wealth, and that gives us minimum produc- tion of wealth. It is through scanty wealth produced, in 'the compact of each nation, that we evolve all our conflicts, and enmi- ties, and sickness, and calamities. It is through a decrepit mentality that we are perpetually legislating idiotic human laws. What we call, or should call, maximum production is just the very thing that pow- erful nations never had. and yet maximum production would be but natural produc- tion. It would simply be or mean an in- dustrial status without any monopoly ban- dages or restrictions around the processes of production, transportation or exchange. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1350 The Railroad Telegrapher. It would simply mean industrial conditions under the law of equal rights or equal free- * dom; that is, no monopolistic legislation in the orbit of national life. We can not con- ceive any social conditions more simple or easily actualized than that. That would ■ only be human life organized according to simple altruistic laws of the natural order and the fixed, eternal moral law of the universe. That would mean that each worker or group of workers receives from human government the right and opportunity of free access to all the nat- ural resources of the planet. Human gov- ernment would then be in peace with divine government. Is that so very diffi- cult to accomplish? Has it ever been tried? It has not. Why not? We are now in the presence of the problem that the good men at the head of nations and religious organizations have never had moral courage enough to face, to consider, to approach. There we have the cardinal and bottom sin of all education thus far; of all human education, of course, secular or religious. Has God forgotten to give men instructions on the subject? Of course not. Any doubts in th'at direc- tion would imply rank infidelity, a blas- phemy against the Creator. Aside from the teachings in the old and new testament about the need of righteous- ness in human conduct on earth, aside from that we find in historical development, at least four specific revelations from God in the Iasi four centuries, giving to humanity, through the pen of several men, the rudi- mentary or scientific processes by which “The Monopoly Demon” could be rapidly suppressed, in the orbit of human legisla- tion. We can not now enter into details on the subject. The details can be found in many human written productions, books, etc. What we can add to our previous thoughts is as follows: All real efficiency in wealth production conducive to general comfort rests on skillful workers able to control their industrial destinies and to build up their own manhood as well as that of their respective family groups. That would imply i lie complete extinction or suppression of all forms of wage slavery. That would also imply the wiping out of all legalized piracy, of all poverty among wealth producers, of all land and wealth gambling combinations. Under such simple adjustments the social group would respect the rhythmic, sym- phonic, artistic order of creation. Cosmica! men would then develop in accord with all cosmical law. The human soul would then respond to the touch of “The Soul Divine.” Like begets like. The normal surroundings could only evolve the normal man. But don’t you see that humanity has thus far repudiated all natural law and surroundings? Hence the abnormal dis- torted progress of even the best of us. Yet we are here to make human life “a song of glory” through simple obedience to divine law. Jose Gros. MEMORIAL MEMBERSHIP. By the death of Bro. A. D. Thurston the Order has last the mortal influence of its founder. Though frail in body and handicapped by being badly crippled, out of the bitter- ness of such a living has sprung an influence, fostered under the most trying conditions that has brought happiness to the great fraternity of railroad telegraphers and associates in the station service. Today the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers is an organization built on a con- servative basis, managed on business prin- ciples and commanding the respect of its enemies and the admiration of its friends. To the pioneers in the organization, those who can show a record of not less than twenty years continuous membership in the Order, and who have by this association experienced some of the trials and sacri- fices that inevitably fell to the lot of the co-workers of Bro. Thurston in his sacred work of building an organization that would be capable of obtaining justice and equity for the railroad telegraphers at the hands of organized capital do I appeal, to the end that the memory of Bro. A. D. Thurs- ton may be kept alive by the organization of a Memorial Membership, to be composed Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. • 1351 only of those who have paid dues into the O. R. T. for a continuous period of twenty years or more. Under this plan when a member has com- pleted his twenty years of continuous mem- bership he would receive a Memorial Mem- bership card, which card would set forth the object of the association and such other matter as might pertain to the memorial idea. I would like to receive the opinions and suggestions of the brothers' who may be interested in the memorial plan to the end that something definite may be worked out along these lines and be presented to the next session of the Grand Division. J. M. Peck, Cert. 1466, Div. 33. Farmingdale, Illinois. MAN WHO WA8N’T CARDED. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers on the ‘"Can’t and Never Will ’Railroad," had a good division, having a bunch of mighty fine operators, all working together. During the year 1912, operators were scarce, farms paid more than the * railroad ; in fact mo^ any job did, consequently operators could not be secured. Offices were closed on account of no operators, and conductors were notified to use long distant telephones to the nearest open telegraph office when hung up for '.ime. Working in the dispatcher's office was a ine crew of men front the chief down, men .vho were “tailor-made,” and their positions did not enlarge their heads either, all of which goes to show why this- particular railroad had a good division. Tower “MH had an operator nicknamed "The man who wasn’t carded." He was a- fair operator, a good railroad man, good hearted, always wore a smile, worked when others didn’t and was always on the job. But he did not have a card. "Did you ever think this matter over carefully?” asked a carded man. "Did you ever think of those at home — you arc a married man with a family ; doesn't that convince you that you need a card ?” "Suppose," said the non, "Suppose you were in my shoes, suppose this company had given you a raise of $7.50 like I got and you were asked to give that up to show how much you appreciated it? . Your Order didn’t get that raise, why should they ask for it T Figure it out now. $7.50 and $12.00 or $14.00 dues — $19.50 at the cheapest isn’t it, and what do I get for that $19.50? A receipt, that’s all, and I can get that any- where.” “But,” protested the carded man. “Wait,” said the non, “get my end of this first, then suppose I take my little grievance up so I can have that passenger train stop for me so I can get home without paying 20 cents street car fare every night? — What then ? My card don’t help me there because I am an operator; perhaps if I was any- thing else I might get redress. So, now when you can show me where I can get $19.50 out of a card, I’ll buy one.” The carded man looked sideways, thought a minute; and said: “A few months ago, on Division 76, there was an accident at a little station. A man was struck by one of the fast mail trains and injured so badly he died a few hours later. The agent, as well as the operator at this station, was carded. "The injured man was taken into the waitingroom, and the doctor, with the agent’s help, made every possible effort to save the man’s life, but failed. "Before he died he called the agent to him and said: ‘Friend, I am an operator, perhaps I don't look like one but I am. I have been out of work two months now. and during that time I have asked for a good many positions, always to be asked, "Got a card?” Of course, I had to say “No,” and alw-ays received the reply: "No card, no favors.’ ” “ 'Back in the State of Maine, friend, is a little hard-working woman and a baby. They’re mine, and all I have in this world, and friend there's one thing I want you to tell them for me. 'I’m dying now, bend closer,’ his words came in whispers. 'Tell them I didn't get a job because 1 didn't have a — -.' 1 1 is bead fell back; he \\a- dead." ■ Digitized by LiOOQle

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1352 The Railroad Telegrapher. The carded man choked, cleared his which had been made up by the carded men throat, and continued. on that division.” "He was put in a beautiful casket, and his "Say,”' said the non, “here’s my money; wife came and took him back to Maine, get that card as soon as you can, and don’t and as she left the little station, she held you ever call me ‘The man that wasn’t tightly in her hand a small card case which carded’ again.” contained two long green tickets and $50.00 G. Bknj. King. Digitized by LiOOQle

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. It was with feelings of both joy and sorrow that we learned that Bro. E. J. Manion had been elected Fifth Vice-President at the Balti- more convention. Proud to learn that one of our number had been selected to fill so important a post and grieved at the loss of so valuable an officer ourselves. We have no fear of contra- diction when we say that we had one of, if not the best general chairmen in the country, always a faithful, hard worker, and always succeeding where success was possible. Good luck to you “Doc,” we know you will fill the office efficiently and honorably, and we are proud of you. Bro. Leonard Ross has been elected to fill the office made vacant by Bro. Manion’s advancement, and in him we have an efficient official, and trust that the brothers will render him * faithful sup- port and help him to carry out the work of his office. I am not in a position to cover this whole divi- sion. If the brothers would only send me a few items each month we could make a better show- ing in these columns. T. A. A., Div. Cor. Western Division Notes, N. Y., N. H. & H. — Bro. L. Leonard, agent Botsford, on vacation the latter part of June, was relieved by Bro. J. M. Osborne, and he by G. Fyler on third. * Bro. Schultze, of Botsford, has joined the “Hen Pecked” crowd, returning from his vaca- tion with his bride. Bro. N. C. Keeling, third Danbury, bid in first Ansonia, relieved by Bro. Rogers, first Dan- bury, on bid. Bro. Umphrey, first Bristol, on vacation during July, was relieved by Sister Cullen, from second. Bros. Ellison and Webb, New Britain, on vaca- tion July 30th to August 13th, and August 14th to August 28th, respectively, were relieved by Extra Doolan. The sudden death of Conductor John Harris came as a great shock to his many friends, being stricken with appendicitis and never rallying from the operation. John was one of the “Old-Timers,” and will be greatly missed. We will all be given an examination on the book of rules, and hope there will be no fail ures. The brothers at New Milford were kept busy June 24th on account of the Firemen’s celebra- tion, with special trains from all directions. Bro. S. W- Lesher, agent Hopewell Jet., pain- fully injured by an auto at Poughkeepsie early in June, relieved by Bro. Odium, relief agent, is now' able to hobble around • and attend to his duties. We hope he will soon be fully recovered. The company has purchased fifty new passen- ger locomotives, numbered from 1300 to 1349, the largest in service here now. “Dan” Cronin, who was on the Milk Extra with Conductor Quinlan, was struck by an over- head bridge at Derby Jet. last month and died a few hours later. “Dan” was certainly a good fellow, and will be sadly missed by the boys. Bro. Dave Berman has resigned to engage in a more lucrative business. Good luck to you. • T. A. A. Central New England Railway — Everything is going along nicely since our new schedule took effect. The committee had up a grievance recently with General Superintendent Clark, which was settled the best way possible under the circumstances. We have been met half way by our officials and should show our appreciation by giving the best service we can. Bro. Joyce was off a week recently, relieved by Mr. Anson. Some of you boys near him see that he gets the blanks and sends them in with the cash as soon as possible. Bro. Clark has returned from a two weeks’ vacation. One as per schedule and the other for extra service performed in the yard. He was relieved by Bro. Campbell. Get busy with the one non at “XC,” and make it solid. We are pleased to hear that Bro. Wheeler is going to stay with us another year as chair- man, and hope he will be with us in that capacity for many years to come. * We are glad to hear of Bros. Melin’s and Mar- graf’s good fortune. The amendment to the eight-hour State law allowing telegraphers two days a month off with pay; who work seven days a week and handle eight passengers or twenty freights in each direction, either by telephone or telegraph, has passed, been signed by Gov. Sulzer and took effect June 9, 1913. We are very much pleased over the election at the Baltimore convention of former General Chairman Bro. Manion as Fifth Vice-President of our Order. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1354 The Railroad Telegrapher. Boys, if you wish a write up each month you will have to furnish me with soipe news. I would like to hear from some of you on the east end. , E. L. C., Div. Cor. Providence, R. I.f Div. No. 35. The weather, either torrid or frigid, has no ill effects upon this division as affecting its work or progress. Propositions for membership are coming in right along, and it looks as if they find it too hot outside the lines, and prefer to get behind the impregnable breastworks' of this good organization which, after all, is the only safe place for every “non” within our jurisdiction. During the winter months applications came in splenc|idly. The importance of this seemed to dawn upon many, and the warm oratory, as well as the warm radiators, of our lodge room were found effective means to bring about conversions. There are still a few left who arc enjoying benefits which were bought with a price, of which and to which no contribution from them has been received. Boys, give heed to the warnings and good advice given you and take notice that during the warm weather our lodge rooms are delight fully cool; come on in. One of the best meetings occurred last Sat- urday night at our regular monthly June meet- ing. , The attendance was large, and something doing every minute. It was almost necessary to set the clock back in order to finish the business before us. We were honored by having with us our newly elected but old friend. General Chairman Ross, whp in his address made it cleafr that he is both an able and worthy successor of Bro. Man- ion. He was warmly received and it was apparent at onte that he was assured the support and co-operation of Division 35. Bro. Ross is to make his home and headquarters in our beautiful city, and a hearty welcome is assured our distinguished brother and his good wife. We were also honored by the presence of Bro. J. E. Kerns, chief telegrapher of Division 89, and cx-secretary, Bro John Francis Mullen, from Brockton. Both are forceful speakers, and were received with maijted attention. Bro. Joslin was with us once more, and no doubt felt that, being back in the lodge room of Division 35 was, after all, like returning to the family circle, and at whose feast of good things there is always a vacant chair when he is absent. A feature of the evening’s work was the ap- pointment of a committee of five to arrange for an entertainment to be given within two months from date, composed of Bros. Haddock, Sipple, Welch, Brenner and Payne. All hustlers. The delinquent list is growing beautifully less. The few still on that list will please arrange to pay up before our next meeting, and put our division in A1 condition, where its officers are working hard to keep it. The report of the delegates to the Baltimore convention, for want of time, was laid over until the July meeting. ‘ ' It was reported at New London that Bros. Brenner’s and Vanderbeck’s presence there dur- ing the boat races of June 20th, caused things to move smoothly and with dispatch, and that the Thames River bridge and “DP” office are still upon their foundations. .They all wore O. R. T. buttons, and that meant “clear the way.” There were less than 400 present at union meet- ing Sunday, June 29th, in Providence. The warm weather kept many away. General Manager C. L. Bardo, General Super- intendent C. N. Woodward, Superintendent J. D. Gallary and Superintendent Droege were pres- ent representing the N. Y., N. H. & II., while representatives from the engineers, conductors, trainmen, firemen, clerks and telegraphers, tower- men and agents occupied seats upon the plat- form, including Vice-President T. M. Pierson and General Chairman L. J. Ross, of the O. R. T* Bro. Frank L. Fowler, acting as chairman for the Joint Committee, presided. All of these gentle- men addressed the meeting. The substance of the addresses was: Perfection, efficiency and co-opera- tion. All of them splendid subjects and pretty well handled, and it was shown that if employer and employe would both put into immediate practice these three fundamental, practical feat- ures, it would cement them together to carry into effect at least these three great principles, which would prove most beneficial to both and impreic conditions 100 per cent. To bring about this result the action must be mutual. It is hoped much good will result from the gathering and exchange of views. Bro. Pierson never made a better address, and Bro. Ross gave unmistakable evidences that he is rapidly qualifying for his new work. The afternoon, or second meeting, for memoers only, was fairly well attended, and those present listened to some able addresses and timely ad- vice. The result of this meeting will be more apparent later on when the subject mattter is brought before the various organizations in their lodge rooms. N. Y., N. H. & H. Notes— The following are recent changes: Bro. Fred Farrow on second Boston Switch tower, tem- porarily, vice Bro. Shepard at second Franklin Street, Worcester. Bro. Corderrc, second Canton Jet., bid in sec ond Brayton Avenue, vice Bro. Graham, who bid in second Boston Switch. Boys, send in your news items. J. D. V., Div. Cor. Springfield, Mass., Div. No. 38. While the O. R. T. was the means of wages being increased on the Boston & Albany, Jan- uary 27th, July 6, 1912, and May 10, 1913. still there is much left to be done that can only be Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1355 accomplished by hard work and constant effort on the part of the members of Divisir.it 38. What the “Big Four” correspondent says in the June Telegrapher relative to each member's responsibility is worthy of repeating and is given in part: “An organization is just what its members make it. If they are indifferent, nothing will be accomplished; if they are aggressive, know why they are organized, use judgment in the under- takings, nothing can prevent them from being successful. Progress is retarded by the indiffer- ent members, who seldom attend meetings and never ask the non-unionist to join the organiza- tion. There is work for every member, and to secure that full measure of success each one must do his share and assume his part of the respon- sibility.” The negotiations between the organization and the company during the past two years have been very expensive, but Division 38 has paid the bills without having to resort to levying any assess- ments, which has been fully appreciated by the members. Cert. No. 200. ' New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. The regular July meeting was well attended. Several of the old-time members were present, and showed their interest in the Order by their work'. General Chairman Leonard, out on the road a few days recently, did some good work with the nons and got the dues of several of the brothers. Seven applications were received and acted upon at the meeting, and from all indications there will be a larger number next month. Brothers, if you have a non working with you or near you, get after him. Do not wait for some one else to get his application, but get it yourself, for that is the only way that we will ever get a solid line-up. We can make it 100 per cent by a little indi- vidual effort ourselves. Do not let up until you have every desirable non working on this road, then our committees can do 100 per cent better in their schedule negotiations. You all want to know what they did for your present posi- tion when you hear that they have had an audi- ence with the official of the company, so back up your committee by your personal work for the good of the division and the organization at large. Long Island R. R. — A recent circular from the officials of the com- pany shows a large increase over the previous year in the number of passengers carried during the first five days of July, handling over eighty- nine thousand passengers without an accident. That is some record for a little over 300 miles of road, and shows what a capable and efficient corps of employes we have. Chief Train Dispatcher Lewis has been pro- moted to trainmaster. The boys irt the telegraph service of the Long Island wish him every suc- cess, and hope that it is only a stepping stone to a higher position with the company. C. D. Baker has been promoted to General Trainmaster. The brothers are all glad to know that J. W. O’Loughland has resumed duty after a painful operation in St. Mary’s Hospital, Jamaica. It is now Bro. J. C. Wild, agent at Westhamp- ton. Give him a call, as Jake would be glad to see any of the brothers from the west end. fero. A. D. Johnson, agent at Greenport, is one of the old-timers, and will be glad to see any of the brothers who may call. We are all glad to know that Bro. Travis is getting along so nicely, and hope to see him out soon. Bro. Travis has had a long siege of blood poison in one hand and arm. Bro. L. F. Munsell, agent at Watermill, is one of the new members, also Bro. E. L. Whitman, operator at Patehogue. v Bro. E. E. Lewis bid in second “H” tower, and . Bro. Morback, third “HX” tower Hicksvillc; hid in first Central Park. Bro. C. O. Webb, first “RK,” has been enjoy- ing a five days* vacation farming. Bro. E. W. Nicholson goes from third “FW” to second “RJ.” Bro. Jack Breen, first at “MT” Mineola, we are glad to note, is fast improving, having been off for some time with typhoid fever, and on account of the shortage of men Bros. Snyder and O’Rourke had to double. . Bro. Clawson at “BM” Belmont Park during the races, goes to "WT” third during the sum- mer months. Bro. Vehlo bid in third “WJ,” and Bro. Gregory, third “RJ,” bid in the new lever job in new “J” tower, leaving Bro. Gaffney in the cold, as “Tom” had it so long that he was at home nowhere but “J.” Bro. P. T. Mackin, first “HC,” from second, while Bro. Hendrickson is at “RO” cabin for the summer. Bro. Calough, first “FK” Floral Park, was off for a few days on account of illness, but we are glad to learn that he has resumed duty. Bro. Jack Martin, agent at East New York, is having the time of his life frying eggs while his wife, Sister Martin, is visiting relatives way down in Maine. Sister Clara Hesbach, former split-trick agent Nostrand Avenue, has one of the cabin jobs in the new yard at Jamaica during construction work. Div. Cor. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. The July daylight meeting was called to order by Chief Telegrapher Kerns. Several applications for membership were received, and other import- ant business received proper consideration. The attendance was very good, notwithstanding the extreme heat and the vacation season being at its height. General Chairman Ross favored us with a short talk on various questions pertaining to his office and on the general topics of the day. and the meeting was then formed into a dehat- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1356 The Railroad Telegrapher. ing society, “so to speak.1' Formalities were set aside and a general discussion on the “Book of Rules and Blocking System’’ was in order, which proved instructive as well as interesting. I understand this will be a feature at our fu- ture meetings, and it is hoped as time approaches for examination on “Rules and Colors,” members will grasp such an opportunity as this to be- come proficient, realizing that they can spend their time to no better advantage to themselves. The Railroadmen’s Clam Bake, at Highland Lake, Sunday, May 28th, was certainly “a frost,” and did not deserve the patronage it received. “You can’t fool the people all the time,” etc. Division 89 feels highly elated at being able to sport a general chairman, and that one of our number was raised to the rank and title of Vice- President. Bro. Rudolph Bartelt is substituting in the dispatcher’s office, Boston, Mass. ■V. Y., N. H. & //.— Bro Arthur Burke, from the dispatcher’s office at Hartford, goes to Burnside Jet. second. Nine a. m. to eight p. m. are no hours for a gentle- man with a lady companion. Bro. Murphy, of Franklin Station, recently made a flying trip to Oak Bluffs. “Bill” was lonesome, so the story goes. Mr. Cunningham, spare Franklin second, vice Bro. Cassidy transferred to Philadelphia. A trip to headquarters at Hartford, either on business or pleasure, is incomplete unless Bro. Jacobs takes you in hand. He is a right royal entertainer, and you are always welcome at his board. Bro. Jack Riley smiles but won’t say much when asked about popular songs at the conven- tion in Baltimore. Division 89, I understand, will soon hold an open meeting, inviting non-members. It isn't probably generally known that names of delinquent members of No. 89 are posted in the division room, where all can see them, unless some satisfactory excuse be given. Bardol, Gen. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. Framingham, Mass., July 19, 1913. Ma. L. VV. Quick, St. Louis, Mo., Dear Sir and Brother — A number of the boys above and around Fram- ingham a short time ago presented me with a beautiful solid gold fob, engraved with the mono- gram, “O. R. T.” I have thanked those whom I have seen per- sonally, and desire in this way to thank those 1 have not met since then. It surely is pleasant to feel the boys appreciate our efforts in their behalf, and I value it for the feeling it expresses, as well as for its beauty. Fraternally yours. L. J. Ross, 5 Newton Park. Addison, N. Y., Div. No. 108. Our last meeting, held at Wharton, by order of the Chief Telegrapher, was attended by nineteen brothers, and much business transacted, a letter of appreciation being sent to Mr. Wm. Hornton and Mr. A. C. Groff for their kindness and hos- pitality in entertaining the brothers. Bro. iBelcher, of Osceola, who was at the meet- ing, can do some “Mission” work north of him now, as we have a new man at Elkland. B. & S. R. R.— Mr. Berger, who bid in Wellsville, was re- lieved at Addison by Bro. A. S. English. Davis being closed, Bro. Yale took Addison. Our “war correspondent,” Bro. E. W. Smith, is on an extended vacation at his home, relieved by Bro. English. Bro. Linza, joint agent at Cowanesque, of the N. Y. C., is the star baseball player and cap tain of the Cowanesque nine. He attends all trains with a “uniform” on. We all hope “Bill” will let Bro. A. L. Locke off next month, as it means a good cigar for all. We waited until the last minute for news from the first and third districts, but nothing came. On account of our regular correspondent being away, our items are rather short this month, but would remind all the brothers that our lock box number is 453, Westfield, Pa. We will watch for the mail for more items for next month. Cert. 100. Tring Junction, Quo., Div. No. 131. Queber Central Ry. — Bro. J. E. Beaubein on holidays, relieved by Bro. J. E. Lessard. Bro. Lafontaine, our good chairman, on holi- days recently, was relieved by Bro. G. Poulin, who also relieved Bro. J. Roy, and Bro. J. Gag- non on holidays. We are sorry to hear of the illness of Bro. J. E. Nadeau, and hope he will soon be out again. The entire division extends sympathy to Bro. Perron in the death of his father, which occurred in June. Bro. Deveau, is now* teaching telegraphy in St. Hyacinthe, Que. Your correspondent and wife took a trip to New York, Montreal and Quebec recently. Bro. Lagueux w’as our delegate to the Balti- more convention. Bros. Poulin and Lemieux spent Sunday in Sherbrooke recently, attending a meeting of the Knights of Columbus. Last meeting was held at St. Henedine, about fifteen members present. The new Superheater engines have arrived, and give good service. • Send in your dues, quick, to Bro. Lagueux, before it is too late, and get an up-to-date card. No card, no favors. Boys, send me all the items you can if you want to see a write-up once in a while. I had almost forgotten that I was your correspondent. Cert. 52. Digitized by C,ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1357 Jacksonville, Fla., Div. No. 134. Florida East Coast Railway — At the recent conference of our committee with the officials, it was fully demonstrated that the Order is at last to be recognized by the officials of this road, when they agreed to raise the sal- ary of telegraphers from $63.00 to $66.00, and numerous agencies from $8.00 to $10.00 per month. No agreement was signed by them, but if we all come together and stay, and show them we appreciate the present raise by good service, the next time our committee goes up they will give all of our grievances a more thorough con- sideration. The raise is small, but is very gratifying indeed, as we have mada a start, and get at least a part of what we asked for. If we do right, and ask next time for a raise and better working condi- tions at the proper time of the year, we will meet with even better success. R. B. McPherson is relieving agent Wynne at Stuart, on vacation. Some one line these two up. Bro. Silva, third Ft. Pierce, transferred to Cocoanut Grove as agent, vice Mr. Richardson, now agent at Dania. Bros. Barnard and Cook, from St. Augustine, are now pounding brass for “Uncle Sam” down in the canal zone at Panama. We wish them the best of success and hope they will not lose too much of their East Coast money on the bull fights. Bro. Myers, from Homestead, is relieving Bro. Barnett, at Hallcndale, on vacation. You all can thank Bro. Wheeler for these few notes. He is the only one who has sent in any the last six months. Let’s have a write-up every month. All jot down every little thing of in- terest that happens each month, and send it to your correspondent. The writer can not get around to all of the places to find out what is happening. Pay your dues promptly, brothers, and keep in good standing at all times. Get all the new members you possibly can, and help us to make this pike solid. We have started on. the upward climb, and we do not want to stalk but keep going until we get what is rightfully ours. Surely we are worth just as much as the conductors, and if we keep pegging away, anu don’t get dis- couraged, we are bound to be rated right along with them. The profession surely warrants it. Div. Cor. - Nashua, N. H.f Div. No. 152. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom to call to His heavenly home two of the dearly beloved children of our worthy and esteemed brother, J. W. Vaillancourt; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Nashua Division No. 152, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the Division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. H. E. Heath, H. L. Jones, Committee. Grand Trunk Ry. To Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Mem- bers— This is merely to say that the Grand Division, on August 30th, revises its mailing list, and after that date, only those names whose dues and Mutual Benefit Assessments are fully paid to December 31st are entitled to the Order’s pro- tection, etc. Therefore, those who have not al- ready complied with the request sent out with dues notice and remittance slips, will confer a favor upon all concerned if they will make sure that both dues and M. B. D. assessments are fully paid before the date mentioned. Dues should be remitted to D. L. Shaw, London, Ontario, and Mutual Benefit Assessments to L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo. The amount for dues for the cur- rent term is $5.00 for those in actual telegraph service of any road enjoying the benefits of a schedule. Members not in actual telegraph serv- ice, or employed on roads not scheduled, hold- ing membership in Division “1,” pay the mini- mum rate of dues, namely, $4.00 per term. On a $300 policy, remit L. W. Quick $1.20 for current term. On a $500.00 policy, remit L. W. Quick $1.80 for current term. On a $1,000.00 policy, remit L. W. Quick $3.60 for current term. Members on both the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific will please bear in mind that they should keep the undersigned advised as to their post office address. When making a change you should advise this office immediately. If you fail to do so, your mail goes astray, necessitating a whole lot of unnecessary correspondence try- ing to locate you. Please paste this in your hat As soon as the committee on the Grand Trunk reach any kind of a settlement, every one con- cerned will be advised. In the meantime, saw wood, and trust matters with those handling the case. They will do the very best possible for all concerned. In conclusion I would not omit advising every member of the Order to give the company the very best service possible. It’s to your interest t0 *> “• D. L. Shaw, G. S. & T. Grand Trunk Pacific Ry. The meeting at Melville, Sask., May 30th, was called to order at 8 o'clock p. m., with General Chairman Harrop in the chair. The other brothers present were: Peters, of Gregg, Man.; Billings, of Uno, Man.; Gibson, of Digitized by CiOOQle

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1358 The Railroad Telegrapher. Gerald, Sask. ; Brewer, of Atwater, Sask., and Rittingen, Thresher, Carson and McDonald, of Melville, Sask. Owing to the train service, there were none from west of Melville. The new schedule was fully discussed and was satisfactory to all, especially the exemption from handling Government mail. On motion of Bro. Brewer, seconded by Bro. Gibson, a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Bro. Harrop and other members of the general committee, including Bro. Campbell, our third vice-president, who was with the committee all through the negotiations. M. R. Brewer, Act’g Sec’y. • The meeting at Wainwright, Alta., July 13th, was called to order at 4 o’clock p. m., by Local Chairman Bro. C. J. Mitchell. General Chair- man, Bro. R. L. Harrop being present, he was requested to preside. The other brothers present were: Dowling, St6rey, House, Tully, Ilenshaw, LeGallias, Hill, Mulqueen, G. E. and P. L. Harper, VV. E. Sim- mons, McIntyre, Allan and Dodds. The new schedule was fully discussed, articles 3, 13, 14, 15, 18 and 20 being the principal ones under discussion, and they were thoroughly ex- plained and understood. Bro. A. McIntyre moved that a hearty vote of thanks be tendered to Bros. Harrop, Mitchell and Campbell for their work on the general commit- tee and on schedule. Seconded by Bro. G. E. Har- per and carried unanimously by a standing vote. The meeting closed at 6:30 p. m. C. J. Mitchell, Act'g Sec’y. Lake Superior Division No. 1 — Bro. L. W. Graham, agent Redditt, Ont., is off on holidays, relieved by Bro. W. D. Smith. We hope to see Len return with something to keep him in good spirits for life. Bro. W. D. Smith, our newly elected local chairman, made a trip from Redditt to Winnipeg recently on the Minaki Flyer. We believe him to be the right man in the right place. Bro. J. A. Feren, agent Minaki, is very busy now with the tourists from Winnipeg. Jack’s winning smile draws the attention of the tourist ladies as soon as they arrive. Bro. J. A. Poulin, of Vivian, is now on holi- days, relieved by Mr. Palmer, who has been re- lieving Mr. Vandome, at Jones, for his holidays. Bro. Fitzgerald, Transcona, had to work both tricks there when the night boys gave out. Bro. Runions bid in second and Bro. Plunkitt third trick dispatcher west of Graham, and both are making good. We are glad to see our friend Mr. Duncan, at “DO,” up-to-date again. Bro. Valliant has returned to Elma from a month’s vacation. We are glad to see Bill back again. He’s the boy to look after the biz. Brothers, it is as much our duty to secure new members as it is to pay our dues and assess- ments. Self-interest suggests it, and loyalty to the Order demands it. In working for the Order we are not only making our own pro- tection more secure and giving our own depend- ents better protection, but we are widening the influence of the Order and doing something for our fellow men really worth more than all the prizes that could be offered. If the Order is a good thing, others who are worthy should share in its benefits. Let us do our best to win the nons. Each one get one, and make our division a solid one. Make yourself a committee of one and explain things to the man next to you; what we have done, and what we could do with his help in the future. Do not wait for one man to do the whole thing; jump right to it and round up every non that is reaping the benefits of what we are paying for and get his help to make the Order strong and solid. Cert. 1295, Cor. Prairie Division , District Three — Our local chairman, W. D. Smith, has ap- pointed me correspondent for the third district. I wrote nearly all the boys on the west end for news, but Bro. Manley, at Raith, was the only one who acknowledged my letter. Boys, if you would like to see our district represented in the journal, send me a few items. Bro. Bartlett transferred from Baird to “GR” Graham, relieved by Bro. “Sunny Jim” Spencer. Bro. Christeson, Raith to Horne Pit, relieved by Bro. Manley, transferred from G. T. P. Jet. Mr. True, transferred to Redditt nights; Bro. Reigh, a new man from the C. P. R., to Raith nights. Solid O. R. T. here, and understand Mrs. Man- ley has her application in to the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and intends to start one on this division. Some of you married men should help boost this along. Night men will probably be placed at Dona and Griff shortly, then Champaign and McDonald can catch up with some sleep. Bro. Bradbury, of Larson, visiting in The Fort a few days, Relieved by Bro. Mason. Our division is about solid, Graham to Fort William. In the dispatching office Bros. Sparling first, Bro. Lawless second and Hooper third. All up-to-date here, and a good bunch to work with. We all wish to congratulate Bro. Sparling on his recent marriage. The B. of R. C. and B. of R. T. representa- tives who met recently in New York to ratify the strike vote of 100,000 members of 42 eastern railroads, asked for a 20 per cent increase. When these men go after a raise they demand something big, and get it, too. There's a reason. Imagine the trainmen working under the conditions we are obliged to put up .with. They get together hold their meetings regularly, and if any griev- ances, see that it’s taken up in the proper way. Have you read the June supplement of The Telegrapher? Something worth while looking over. If the O. R. T. can bring about such changes as this, it should be worthy of your support. Trust each member will endeavor to do his part next month and send me some items. Wish to thank Bro. Manley for his contribution. “J. D. Cert. 1335. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1359 Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Districts — The boys along the line are taking their vaca- tions in turn. Bro. Cress, agent Tofield, on six weeks’ holi- day, was relieved by Bro. Sinclair, who just returned from his home in Ontario after a two months’ layoff. Bro. Bass, So. Saskatoon days, relieved Bro. Gillis at Biggar, who went to Battlcford agency. Bro. Simmons So. Saskatoon nights now on days there, relieved by Mr. Gunness, a new man, who promises to get an up to date soon and “RS” will see that he does. Bro. Leslie is back at “SK,” relieved at “SI” by Bro. La Gallis from “NI.” “SK” nights is closed on account of the short- age of men and nons arc as scarce as hens’ teeth. Those not in good standing should send their dues and insurance and the first month’s increase and be up to date. Bro. Foley has returned from Regina with his better half and the brothers on the Fourth, Fifth and. Sixth Districts express their heartiest congratulations to Bro. and Mrs. Foley. Butze. Wabash R. R. Springfield Division - After long delay our negotiations for a new schedule have been partially settled. The increased pay question was postponed until the financial condition of the road and the money market clears up some. We regret very much that wc were unable to report a substantial increase and better rules, and although what we did achieve looked small, it is the best that could be done owing to existing conditions at the present time. Your committee, after considerable discussion, decided that it had better not go up against a board of arbitration under the receivership ow- ing to the financial condition of the country, and that a short wait would keep us in that harmony with the managing officials, which we created during our late negotiations. This is the most important and necessary point in the game. “Har- mony whenever possible.” We were given to understand that just as soon as the road gets in better condition, we would be given first chance for better pay and better conditions. We hope things will clear up in a short time and then we will go after the in- crease of pay. Boys, watch your old schedule. In a few days you will receive the supplement to it. See that it is lived up to to the letter. Any time you have a grievance up with, the officials and can not settle the matter yourself, send me all correspondence in the case and I will take it up and settle it, as we want all that our schedule calls for. Bro. Klinefelter has returned to second Lanes- ville after thirty days’ vacation. Bro. Omcr, who has been relieving him, returning to third, vice Extra Godfrey, who is visiting at his home in Griggsville. Bro. Abbott, local chairman, agent Dawson, has returned to work after finishing up schedule negotiations and a week’s vacation visiting rela- tives at Hulls and Decatur. Bro. Allen who re- lieved him is now relieving Bro. Hughett. at Meredosia, who is taking a vacation in Colorado. Dispatcher Gilmore has returned from his vaca- tion, and as all have had their vacations now the following changes have been made: In the Springfield offices, Extra Dispatcher Bean, to manager “JN;” Telegrapher Anderson, to second Shops, vice Bro. H. L. Smith to a trick at lies, displacing Bro. Page, third lies tower. Sister Platt, first Jacksonville, off on account of the sickness of her father, was relieved by Bro. Garvey from second there, and he by teleg- rapher Ryan from second Baylis, relieved by Telegrapher Constant from Dawson. Boys, I have asked you time and again to send me notes of the changes taking place for the write-up in The Telegrapher. I have to give credit for the small amount of notes this time to a couple of boys who lack the required affix of “Bro.” Does that look good to you? You should send these notes in by the 20th. It would be a great help to your local chairman and cor- respondent, and but little inconvenience to you, if you would just drop me a note of the changes in your vicinity as they occur and .would be greatly appreciated. L. C. Decatur Division — Bro. Engel, second Manhattan, on vacation was relieved by Bro. Carry. Bro. VVatrus has been checked in at Steele, relieving Bro. Holmes, now at Cornell. Bro. Sommers is back at Strawn after a two weeks’ honeymoon. Several of the boys received announcement cards after the ceremony had taken place, but he has the best wishes of all. Bro. Turner bid in Worden agency, relieved on. third “AH” by Mr. Hogan. Bro. Davis is back on first there after a two months’ absence. Bro. Stephens went back on third “AH” after a few days* rest. Bro. Albin is on first Essex. Bro. Hedburg is relieving the agent at Reddick. Bro. “Pete” Fightmastcr spent several days recently on the Sixth District riding the locals, learning the road preparatory to doing the stunt on the phone. Bro. Yount relieving Bro. P. W. Downs, agent Foosland, while in the hospital, was relieved by Miss Ayers, from Brisbane, who has been re- lieving Miss Graccr Laneir at Lodge for the past month. Sister O’Neil, third Staunton, attended a ball game at Decatur recently. E. L. Puckett is relieving the east and north end dispatchers while they are taking their vaca- tions. Dispatcher E. Helm, of first, is on vacation, relieved by Dispatcher. Sullivan, of second, and he by Mr. Sternberg. The city council and business men of Taylor- ville are going to make tin' company stop the trains there again. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1360 The Railroad Telegrapher' Bro. Moore, second Raymond, was in Decatur recently. Almost all of the electric block signals are installed between Taylorvillc and Litchfield. They will be connected up as soon as all are in. Dispatcher Stone made a pleasure trip down the south end and back recently. The work on the new station at Litchfield is progressing rapidly and the boys there will soon be high up in the air. Bro. Eft, second Morrisonville, was in De- catur and his home town, Taylorvillc, for short visits recently. Bro. Crack, third Morrisonville, on two week^* vacation recently spent several nights in Taylorvillc, relieved by Mr. Hogans, who later went to third Forrest. Bro. Painter, first Clarkdale, spent an eve- ning in Litchfield recently. Sister Morgan, first Mt. Olive, off on a month's vacation, was relieved by Mr. Hyde. Bro. Adams is now at Clarksdale. Double track 'work between Sulu and Monti- cello is being rushed but the bridge work be- tween Monticello and Lodge will not be completed before late this fall, and the snow may be flying before the double track is in operation between Monticello and Lodge. A circular is out announcing the outcome of the long conference between the committee and the management, and while it is not all we had hoped for it is the best that could be done under the circumstances, and should only make us the more aggressive and determined. We must wake- up and organize strong enough to demand what we want. Mr. Hammond bid in third Symerton. Agent Holmes, New Lenox, bid in Cornell agency, vice Mr. Nichols, acting agent there since Agent Myer's death, assigned first trick Gibson. Bro. Nelson Duncan, clerk and telegrapher at Pontiac for nearly five years who moved to Gildford, Mont., has taken up 320 acres of good land there and is now an all-around farmer. We all wish him success. He was relieved by W. F. Perry, later relieved by W. T. O’Brien, from the W. U., Portland, Ore., afterwards transferred to Orland and relieved by J. F. Barter, another W. U. man, who was taken sick and transferred to second Wing, relieved by Chas T. Hammond, from the C. & E. I., later displaced by F. E. Twomey, who later bid it in. Many thanks to Brp. Ives at Pontiac and Bros. Hefner, McClurg and Fleming for their assist- ance. Come again boys. Yours fraternally, Cert. 1613. Western Division — Bro. Broadhorst, third Dalton, who was re- lieved a few days by Extra Field, relieved Bro. E. P. Marion on second, who relieved Mr. Benton, first Brunswick, on vacation. Mr. Collins, second Brunswick, called home a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Hofman from third, and he by a new man. Bro. Sanders, third Pattonsburg. was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Field. Bro. Sayer, of Clark, bid in Ferguson agency, and Mr. Zorns bid in Wilcox agency. Bro. Minnis, agent Moravia, off two months on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. South- ern, who also relieved Bro. Chonsey, agent Elmo, a few days, after bidding ii\ La Plata second. Bro. Old, agent McFall, off thirty days, was relieved by Mr. Dye, of Salisbury. Bro. Cox, at Orrick, had a first trick operator while the potato rush was on. Bro. Knappenbcrger relieved Mr. Bryan, agent Missouri City, on vacation. Brothers, I wish more of you would help out with this write-up. Thanks to Bro. Southern for his -assistance this month. Cert. 1073. Mobile A Ohio R. R. St. Louts Division — A movement has been started to .establish a system division for the Mobile & Ohio R. R., which will be decided by a vote of the member- ship. It is hoped that every member will vote in favor of this movement, as it will place the Mobile and St. Louis Divisions together, instead of being divided into two locals, as they are at present. We will then he able to do business in a more up-to-date way. Agent Agnew was off several days recently, re- lieved by L. L. Dean. Mr. Briggs relieved John McCarter while on the sick list. Bro. Hailey bid in third “GC,” relieving Mr. Guthrie, who was there pending bulletin; Eugene Smith bid in third “BR;” Mr. Armstrong was given second “JN,” (not bulletined), and Bro. White bid in second “RZ.” Bro. T. J. Goodman, who relieved Bro. E. E. Eckert, later relieved Bro. Gleason. Jackson and Perry first; Waterloo and Perry second, and South Columbus, Shannon, Bethel, Trenton and East St. Louis third were bulletined last month. We received our new contracts, and our eight per cent raise took effect July 1st. We are certainly thankful for this much-needed raise, and congratulate our local chairman for his good work at Mobile. I am sure every member will show his appreciation by increased effort to give the com- pany the best possible service. Div. Co*. Chicagoy Peoria A St. Louis Ry. Readers of The Telegrapher, who saw in the convention number that the old C. P. & St. L. had been organized, and that negotiations for a schedule was under way, will, no doubt, be glad and agreeably surprised to learn that it has been secured. While it does not compare favorably with those of other lines, we have laid the foun- dation for better conditions, and by adding a little each year we hope to soon he on equal footing with some of them. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1361 Our struggle was long and trying, extending from February 17th to July 2d, and covered many anxious periods. The loyalty and steadfastness displayed by our boys during this time was a matter of great satisfaction to the committee, and the means of maintaining their good cheer. Bro. J. J. Dermody accompanied the committee to Springfield on May 2d, at our first meeting with the General Superintendent, but a wait of ten days for a proposition obliged Bro. Dermody to return to St. Louis after the committee had the benefit of. his good advice. On June 2d, Bro. E. J. Manion went into camp with the committee at Springfield, and opened negotiations, doing some excellent work, but was compelled to leave on June 23d for Frisco to meet with the S P. Committee. Bro. Edw. Whalen met with the committee about June 23d, when relations were very strained, and displayed extraordinary ability. For the ability and unerring judgment displayed by these three brothers, on behalf of the boys on this line, and our committee, I desire to extend to them, through The Telegrapher, our sincere grati- tude and appreciation of the valuable service rendered us, and wish to assure them they will always find a welcome awaiting them on the C. P. & St. L. To the executive staff of the Order, I wish to* extend the same feeling, and to the officers and members of No. 2 Division, who so nobly came to our assistance, I can only say that I can not find language strong enough to express our gratitude. To our boys, I wish to say : We have at last secured our long-looked-for schedule, and while it falls short of our ambitions, it only remains for us to maintain our strength and membership and continue to add each year. Now, 'boys, it lias' again been demonstrated that the O. R. T. is a good old boat to ride in, and one that is fully equipped to weather the storms; you have se- cured a schedule and a raise in pay, which it has taken almost five months to secure. Your dues have been the same as under normal condi- tions, and the entire bill has been footed by the O. R. T. To fully understand what this means to us, it is only necessary to consider what such a siege would have cost our brother trainmen and conductors in dollars and cents. Now, boys, let us make every effort to show oqr appreciation in the strongest possible manner. Those who have not joined the Order should do so at once, and the members remit promptly for their semi-annual dues. The old adage “get all you can and keep what you have,” applies to us ih strong terms. It has been clearly demonstrated to us that our only salvation lies in the Order, and I trust you will all respond to this call just as promptly as you have all other calls in the past five months. On behalf of Bros. Patterson and Harris, I desire to extend to you our profound appreciation for the loyalty and trust reposed in us, and hope that our future efforts will meet with your ap- proval.^ With best personal wishes to all. I remain. Fraternally yours, C. C. Clotpelter, (icn. Chairman. Peoria to Havana Division — Our general committee all hold organizers’ commissions, and each member should endeavor to have every non send his application for mem- bership, together with the necessary rtmittance, to the local chairman on his district A proper receipt will be issued to the applicant by the local chairman, and papers will be properly approved and forwarded to the secretary of our division. The territories of the local chairman are: C. A. Patterson, Forest City; Peoria to Jack- sonville (including Havana). C. C. Qotfelter, Athens; Kilbourne to Spring- field (both inclusive). W. W. Harris, Medora; Curran to St. Louis and Grafton. Bro. Underbrink, of Literberry, has been ap- pointed correspondent for the Jacksonville Branch to succeed Bro. Underwood, who is now with the M. P. We hope our other correspondents will follow Bro. Underbrink’s example and send in all the changes, etc., before the twentieth, so we can have a good write-up every month. In behalf of the boys on the C. P. & St. L., I wish to Attend to the members of our committee and the officials who assisted them, our sincere thanks for their tireless efforts in securing us a schedule. It is certainly a great start In the way of securing a better one next time, and gives us great encouragement for the future. E. C. 12., Gen. Cor. Jacksonville Branch — Bro. F. L. Doxstader and family, of Chandler- ville, are spending their two weeks’ vacation with relatives in Charter Oak, la., relieved by Bro. R. L. Pilcher, of Chandlerville, who has been out of service for several years, but still holds an up-to-date . How is that, brothers? Bro. M. W. Fields, agent Little Indian, has re signed to take the professorship of Snicarte School for the fall and winter term. Sorry to lose our neighbor, but hope he may be benefited by the change. Bro. Peterson, agent Jacksonville, spent July 4th in Beardstown, 111. He returned apparently O. K., considering Beardstown a very wet town, and was able to make his usual Sunday evening call at Little Indian, as has been his custom for several years. “Pete,” wake up and get out of the rut, you know that two can live as cheap as one, and 100 per cent better satisfied. It is lumored that an old veteran is to take, or has bid, on Little Indian. Bro. Underwood writes from Carrington, N. D., and he sends his best to all the boys. He likes North Dakota fine. We were sorry to have him leave us, but our loss is the Northern Pacific’s gain. He will make good. Bro. Underbrink, of Literberry, was a business visitor in Peoria, July 9th, relieved by Mrs. Underbrink. Six vacancies arc now bulletined. Boys on south end, look after these new boys. See that they get right, and we will try t<» keep the branch a- solid as Gibraltar. J. K. U Digitized by kjOOQle

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1362 The Railroad Telegrapher. Havana to Springfield Division — Our general committee closed negotiations for our new schedule on July 2d, effective June 1st. By the untiring efforts of the individual mem- bers of the committee, and valuable assistance of the O. R. T. officers, and the hearty co-operation of all concerned, we have obtained better work- ing conditions for agents and telegraphers on this road-, and secured increases from $5.00 to $15.00 a month. This is convincing evidence that our general committee was on the job all the time, even though it required four months to com- plete the work. Several jobs are now on bulletin, and we hope our up-to-date brothers will bid them in. Understand one of our conductors is serving fifteen days for permitting an O. R. T. official who was assisting our general committee with schedule negotiations, to ride with him. Bro. Gardner was a business caller at Knapp, 111., recently. By using the trolley service ana “Shank’s ponies,” he was able to make the re- turn trip in time to protect his regular trick. Now that we have obtained a very creditable start, let each of us do our best in demonstrating to the officials of the company that they, as well as we, are benefited by employing union labor. Brothers, line up all news items you can and forward them to the nearest local correspondent or to Bro. Eckard, at Topeka, our general corre- spondent. If you will do this, we can have a good write-up of our division in each issue of the journal. Bro. Presickcr, second Athens, has gone to the Northwestern, relieved by Bro. Davis. Someone of an inquisitive nature succeeding in forcing the locks on both signals of the electric block at Petersburg and Hill Top recently, and concluded the investigation of them by taking the lamps from the semaphores as souvenirs. The protective power of the block was temporarily put out of commission by this offense. New steel has been laid and other track repairs made recently, owing to several derailments re- cently, about a week apart at the same place, caused by empty refrigerator cars climbing the rail at the point of a curve, resulting in consider- able damage to both cars and track. Bro. Riordan, first Pekin, returning from a visit to friends and relatives at Grafton and Jerseyville, stopped off between trains to call on old friends at Petersburg. Bro. Sparks, second Manito, is very ill with malaria. \\ e trust he will soon be able to re- sume his duties. Bro. Blake, who has been trying to get awray since April to join friends in the Northwest, was overjoyed when Bro. Patterson returned from general committee work and resumed his regular duty at Forest City. Agent Burke, at Havana, is well pleased by having his position placed under the benefits of '•ur schedule, and the cMabliditm nt of his seniority at the time his entering the mi vice of the com- I'imy. We hope to call him brother this mouth. Bro. J. M. Rumford, formerly of the C. P. at Hill Top and Petersburg, late of the Iron Mountain, Corning, Ark., was drowned July 4th while on a pleasure trip in a motor boat on the lake at Corning. His remains arrived at Peters- burg (his home) on the following Sunday even- ing. Funeral arrangements had been made for Monday a. m., but owing to defective embalm- ing, it was necessary for burial to take place immediately, and a few minutes before twelve o’clock midnight, after short services at the grave, all that was earthly of our departed friend and brother was lowered to its final resting place. Among those in attendance at that late hour, to pay tribute to the departed were: Bros. Gardner, Smith and Reesor. R. S., Cert. 2115. C. St. P. M. & O. R. R. Eastern Division — The aufomatic signals are now in operation all the way to Knapp. The only spot on the Eastern Division using the manual block is from Knapp to Northlinc, which will be automatic in a short time. The completion of the automatic block from Eau Claire to Knapp caused the discontinu- ance of five telegraph positions; first and second Traux, second and third Elkmound, and second Rusk. The closing of Traux removes the last $52.50 job on “the Omaha,” and leaves only one position on this division which pays less than $57.50, second Lake Elmo paying $55.00. Three months ago $52.50 and $55.00 jobs were plentiful on this division. Bro. Hugdahl, from the Northern Division, bid in Altoona third, and Bro. Morton, also from the north, bid in Mondovi agency. As long as the main line boys don’t show a disposition to go after the bulletined vacancies we are more than delighted to welcome our northern brothers to our midst. Bro. E. A. Faudell, from the Northern Division, bid in the vacancy, and is now at “A,” St. Paul. Bro. Jim Head is acting as wire chief there dur- ing Mr. Bone’s absence. Assistant Chairman Harpold has been the busy kid at Black River Falls lately. Mr. Maddock was called away and “Milt” had to do it all. Bro. II. L. Nelson, Sheppard third is on a sixty days’ leave, relieved by a Mr. Lindquist, who promises to make it “brother” soon. Mr. Francis, agent at Merrillan, was off recently, relieved by Mr. Roy Biggar, and he by our old college chum, Bro. A. P. Sample, now in a. bank at Merrillan. v Mr. Bowers, from Stowell, has gone to Wood- ville third. We expect the brothers at “WD” will make him a member in short order. He has been at Stowell for a long time where no trains stopped, and where Uncle Sam did not leave any mail, and it was difficult to get at him, but the bunch on the west end now have a golden opportunity to explain to him the beauties of organization as exemplified in our schedule, and to call hi*, attention to the necessity of every man becoming a member in order to hold what we have, as well as to get more, Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1363 The boys are coming across splendidly with their first month's increase, and are demonstrat- ing the fact that “the Omaha” is still entitled to a front rank among the organized roads of this country. It takes money to carry on the work of an organization like this, and the only way it can be secured is from the membership. Once more we take off our hats to that grand veteran of the O. R. T.t Bro. E. J. Stanton, of Rusk, who, instead of remitting one month’s in- crease, sent in two to show his appreciation of the work of the committee. Such actions are enough to make us forget the human sponges who are enjoying the fruits of our efforts with no expense to themselves. As only one month’s increase was called for, the general secretary and treasurer returned five dollars to Bro. Stanton with th# profound thanks of the division. Bro. Stanton and the rest of the members are doing all that can be expected now, and more than they would be jisked to do, if the nons would come across and do their share. Once more we urge you, secure the application of that non in your office or the next office, and send in that first month’s increase if you have not already done so. Div. Coa. Minnesota and Iowa Divisions — Bro. C. T. Shier has returned from Canada, and is now at Garden City pending bids. We are pleased to report A. M. Rose as a brother. He is relieving R. S. McDonald, third Kasota, on hi9 honeymoon. Brakeman L. M. McFail, injured between cars as Merriam about a year ago, relieved Bro. Rid- neaur, phoner at Stone, transferred to Lawrence. Bro. M. Hayes is on first Blue Earth, vice Bro. Sinn on his vacation. Bro. Reidmiller, on second and G. B. Small on third. Bro. J. Glancey, of Winnebago, is on vaca- tion, relieved by R. Spencer. Bro. A. R. Mann has returned to Mankato third. He has been relieving Bro. Levering, at Windom, while he relieved W. M. Hale, the agent there, visiting relatives in Ohio. Bro. Levering also spent two months with his brother, Jack Levering, at Clear Lake, Minn. J. E. Smith has returned to Bingham Lake from his vacation. Bro. Robinson, C. & N. W., is at Pipestone, days. Chief Dispatcher J E. Hickey is enjoying his two weeks’ vacation. J. J. Hannon wears the dignified look during his absence; P. J. Dempsey acting night chief. Third Savage abolished, owing to the scarcity of telegraphers. Bro. W. W. Jones, of Miloma, who waited sev- eral months for relief, is now on the sick list. Bro. H. Bromander is relieving Bro. Callan at Currie. Bro. J. F. Jansen, of Madclia, is spending his vacation at the Head of the Lakes, relieved by Bro. Lasseck, of Lake Crystal, and he by Bro. K. T. Brady, who called on friends at Mankato recently between trains. Bro. H. L. Glick, the “meat man,” and family, picnicked at Minneopa State Park, July 18th. Bro. W. C. Ziebarth is relieving W. W. Nich- olas at Rock Rapids. H. N. Drummond, the congenial traveling freight agent, has resigned and will go into busi- ness on his own hook in LaCrosse. Mrs. B. J. Funk and sister, are visiting rela- tives in the Twin Cities, and Bro. Funk is get- ting to be a first-class "cook” during their absence. A. C. Cohrs, agent Grogan, has taken Dovray agency. In order to get a brotherly welcome on that line he should take out another card, as all those boys are solid O. R. T. over there. R. S. McDonald was married July 17th. It is not too late yet, "Mac,” to present an O. R. T. policy to Mrs. McDonald. Bro. C. F. Brady was in Mankato between trains July 19th. Bro. O. A. Iverson, who relieved W. C. Ham- ilton, of Belle Plaine a few days, was relieved by Bro. Graves, of Lawrence. Bro. O. H. Warners has returned to Jeffers from Canada, Bro. A. E. Hyde going to Bingham Lake nights. The agents' meeting at Mankato, the early part of June, was not very well attended. Assistant Superintendent P. Copeland ha9 been taking treatment at Mudbaden for rheumatism. We learn that it was not Bro. H. Bromander who stepped off the train at Madelia, thinking it was Worthington, and after finding out his mistake grabbed the rear end of the closed vesti- bule and clung on until Grogan was reached, then dropped off. It was A. C. Bromander, his brother. We make this correction in justice to Bro. H., and our "Cub Reporter” for May, as the item was handed to me and I passed it along to the latter. Bro. A. R. Day, at Bonner, Mont., sends . in his dues and his "73” to all the boys. Bro. O. J. Smith is being relieved at Brewster by Wm. Kiddle, who will soon be a “brother.” Bro. Jansma, called to Hospers nights, was re- lieved by E. B. Small at Carnes agency. Bro. J. F. Franklin is at Twenty-second street, Sioux City, relieved at Le Mars by Bro. A. Olson. Bro. R. A. Patrick was called out of bed at 2:30 a. m. to perform the necessary wire work when No. 19 was derailed near Scney, July 3d, by a broken axle. No one hurt. Bro. J. N. Alvord, of Mountain Lake, is taking his vacation, relieved by Bro. J. C. Beard. A great many are sending in their remittances unaccompanied by the dues slip which has been sent to every member. This makes a vast amount of extra work, as a new slip must be made out. Don't delay your remittance, however, if you failed to receive a slip, and remember that the M. B. D. assessments should be sent direct to Bro. L. W. Quick, care Star Building, St. Louis, Mo., and not to the general secretary and treas- urer. Those who have not remitted their first month’s increase to the general secretary and treasurer, kindly do so at your earliest convctt tenet*. This may enable us to waive a special a- scssment, and also not increase the dues, but it Digitized by kjOOQle

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1364 The Railroad Telegrapher. takes money to run the division, and it will be necessary to £aise the required amount from some source. The increase has been placed in your hands, and we only ask that you turn the amount received the first month back into the treasury. A campaign will be opened shortly against the nons who set back and take the profits of your hard-earned money without contributing a cent towards securing it. This campaign is as much yours as the officers; it means as much to you as to them, therefore, each individual should enter into it earnestly and do all in his power to bring in the nons. A careful perusal of the Baltimore convention reports will show the wonderful strides the O. R. T. has made in the past two years, but there is splendid timber to work on yet. Your indi- vidual efforts has brought the organization up to its present standard, a continuation of which will bring about still better conditions. There is absolutely no reason now why every man working on this road should not be a mem- ber of the Order, and it will simply be because of his desire not to part with the coin that will close his eyes to the uncomplimentary criticism of his fellow-workers who are paying for the benefits he enjoys at their expense. Just recently a member who had received $30.00 a year increase, dropped out because it was not $60.00; another who obtained $60.00 a year in- crease dropped out because he did not get more, and a non who secured $60.00 a year increase is still unable to jjoin because his family expenses are so high. Is it any wonder that wc have earthquakes, floods and tornadoes? Isn’t it a greater wonder that this old world of ours don’t get clear off the track sometimes, and tip over. Cert. No. 2. W isconsin Division, Northern District — Last month I sent out a call for help to some of our best Order men, and several responded with some items, but those from Bro. Ruide, at Rice Lake, arrived too late for publication ift that issue, and had to lay over for this one. On account of the shortage of men, Bro. Sauers, from Sarona, relieved three nights at Rice Lake third, and Bros. Clock and Winslow had to double at Sarona during that time. Bro. S. L. Sheppard, agent Radisson, while visiting in the southern part of the state, was relieved by Bro. L. B. Williams. Bro. Block, Rice Lake second, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Wondrewitz, who was taken sick and relieved by Bro. L. L. Williams. Bro. O. Nelson, of third there, off on account of sick- ness, was relieved by I*. M. Olson. Bro. Purvis, first Tuscobia, on two weeks’ vaca- tion, was relieved by Bro. J. A. Sauleen. who later relieved \\ . B. Phillipson, on second there, who relieved Bro. I\ J. Merrick, agent Eagle l’«ont. and later went to South Range. Bros. Norman and Nordholm, of Clayton, were relieved over July 4th by T. A. Bergh and P. M. Olson respectively. Bro. Wondrewitz is relieving Bro. A. O. Oison. second Clear Lake, and Bro. J. A. Sauleen is on third New Richmond, vice Bro. Forrest, resigned The “four-flusher,” at Tuscobia nights, who wakes up once a month (the 15th), and stayed awake all day when he received a $2.50 increase, is “going to quit in the fall.” The season is always open on such birds of prey, so get out the axe and go for him. Bro. Weigel relieved F. D. Mack, agent New Auburn, while on a trip West. E. Holmes. Bloomer first, is on his honeymoon through the West, relieved by A. Dimock. Bro. Patterson is relieving Bro. Payson tem- porarily at Barronett. Bro. Parent is relieving Mr. Imislund, Shell Lake, off on account of his mother’s illness. Bro. Norman, agent Clayton, is at Minong. pending bulletin, relieved by Bro. T. A. Bergh. .We extend our sympathy to Bro. A. G. Searing, of Ashland Jet., who lost his wife’ recently through a most unfortunate accident. The division lost two good brothers when Abe and Joe Posternock resigned. Too bad we can not keep the live ones and let loose of a few parasites. The Western Union is treating the commission offices unfairly by not giving the ten per cent on both ends. It is just as much work to send a collect as a paid telegram, and the sending operator gets nothing for the former. That company demands more exactness as to detail in its reports, requisitions, collections, etc., than any we deal with, and is the most niggardly in demanding the last cent. Recently an agent also manager of the Western Union, failed to remit enough by 25 cents. After six months he was notified of this through the regular channels, and took out his ten per cent commission on the amount, remitting 22 cents. Two days later he received a letter to the effect that the company did not allow any commission on the errors of employes on account of the extra work it put the accounting department to, and demanded that he remit the other three cents. W’e have never heard of any one handling Western Union messages ever receiving a refund for an over-remittance. Have you? This subject will be taken up in earnest before long, and an adjustment made. The railroad and express companies have made concessions and are still doing it, and it is time the Western Union Telegraph Company came across, so every one get busy. Div. Cor. IN MEMOR^AM. Whereas, God, in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to call home Mrs. A. G. Searing, loving wife and helpmate of our esteemed Bro. A. G. Sear- ing, under most pitiful circumstances; in mani- festation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division No. 4. Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to Bro. Digitized by UiOOQle

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V The Railroad Telegrapher. 1365 Searing our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in his dark hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to our sorrowing brother, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. A. L. Stouffer, O. C. Jacobs, Bern ie Bergin, Committee . Nebraska Division — t Bro. Geo. Fox, now located at Maskell on bid, strengthens the “ON” branch. Bro. Foote, of Concord, on vacation, was re- lieved by “Duke” Wallace. Bro. G. W. Smith is relieving Agent Pinion, at Wynot, off on account of the sickness of his wife. Mr. Beals, who was relieving him, was called home on account of his brother getting hurt. Bro. Hedges has returned from a pleasant vaca- tion in Oklahoma and points south, but encoun- tered rather warm weather. Bro. Hamblin, agent Randolph, was called to Omaha, Sunday, July 13th, owing to the critical condition of his sister, Mrs. C. L. Agnew, who died at the Methodist Hospital there the follow- ing day. He was relieved by E. W. Johnson, from Wayne. Mr. Plumleigh, who relieved at Nacora a few days, is now at Bancroft. Bro. Mathews took a trip to South Dakota to look after his interests therfc. Bro. L. A. Hallisen, now with the Burlington in Wyoming, is home on vacation. Bro. C V. George is working side wire second extra in “C” office, while the dispatchers are lay- ing off. Shelly set his clock back an hour and laid “Om” Paul out, which caused him to miss the owl car for the brush, as he lives out a “right smart” distance, and Paul was some “peeved.” Dispatcher Taylor is back from his vacation. Paul away, and Shelly is on second. Wood is herding cars, “Fy” "detaining” trains on branch, and “Cotter” is on first side wire. Bro. Hartsen at “SD,” now has a helper which he needed badly. Bro. Sherlock is now at “BU.” If any one has been missed here who has been laying off, or anything has happened which docs not appear here, blame yourself. I have asked you for items time and again, be- cause we don’t want to leave any one out entitled to be mentioned, but we do not hear all the news. ' Cert. No. 3. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wiser Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved sister of our brother, Hart- well II. Hamblin; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the Nebraska Division, Omaha System Division No. 4, O. R. T., extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. R. A. Coyle, A. W. Barge, James Mathews, Committee. Kansas City Southern Ry. Relay Division — “GO” Kansas City— Bro. Babcock was relieved by a new man while at Horatio during the peach season. Bro. Phillips has been enjoying life re- cently, taking motor truck rides (in the mocn light). Let’s try and land the one lone non here, and make the office solid. “DO” Pittsburg — It is now Bro. W. M. Kyle. One set of dispatchers cut off. Bro. Roy Sebring displacing Bro. J. H. Jury nights, who went to North Yar^s. It will only take a little persuasion to convince the only non here that he is in the wrong. Go after him, boys. “HV” Heavener— Bro. A. McPhee, relieved by F. E. Young, relieved Bro. I. P. Clark as first trick dispatcher, who relieved A. J. Stewart, chief dispatcher, while on vacation. Bro. C. L. Wolf was off several days on account of the serious illness of his wife. Bro. J. D Townsend and F. E. Young doubled two days, when B. H. Snyder, (extra) came to the rescue. “UD” Texarkana — Bro. Owen Pipes, local chairman, relieved W. T. Merchant, wire chief, while the latter worked a trick. Mr. Pollock, from the T. & P., Texarkana, relieved the boys during vacations. Bro. Nelson, while on days, second side, was relieved nights by Mr. Pollock. Don’t neglect inviting the one non here to join us. He is enjoying the raise the O. R. T. got for him. We need him. Invite him again, no matter how often you have done so heretofore. “J” Shreveport — Bro. Long was relieved while on vacation by Bro. Morgan. We have only one non here also. We need him to help us get a revision to our present schedule, with eight hours is the relay offices, and a vacation with pay like other roads. Every one of us must become an organizer and go after the non working at our side. When a new man comes on the line and hasn’t got the money, don’t let him forget the first pay check he draws that he needs a card. Have for a watchword, “Get Him,” and we can accomplish great things in a very short time. We can not get the new schedule wc arc after without your help, one and all. Nons must get cards or make room for men with cards or men who will get them. Drop a note to “HV” of any changes or newsy items, and let’s be represented every month. Cert. 161. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1366 The Railroad Telegrapher. Third District — Bro. J. O. Cope, our volunteer correspondent who gave us several good write-ups recently, is on thirty days* vacation. We hope he will have a pleasant trip. Bro. Becroft, our former correspondent, who resigned to take a trick dispatching on the F. S. & W., is relieving Mr. Whites, clerk Spiro, on vacation. We are glad to have him back again, and hope he will take a 'job on the third district. Very recently we all had the pleasure of meet- ing our old friend, Bro. E. A. Compton, who was over the entire system calling on each individual telegrapher and agent in behalf of our interests. His report Westville and south was very favor- able, giving us about ninety-five per cent strength, which shows that there has been and is now a great deal of interest being taken among’ the members. We contemplate in the near future sending a committee before the management to negotiate for better working conditions. This means shorter hours, more pay, more consideration and a great many other good things. We must all support this move and not rely upon the other fellow to do your part, as the other fellow may be relying upon you to do his. We must induce all the desirable telegraphers and agents to join and help to bring about these results. And we must respond with the dough, if neces- sary, for good things are brought about by hard work and the use of time, and it takes money to defray the expenses of a committee of four or five, especially if the management holds us off five ,or six weeks. If we instruct a committee to make this move, we should support it. So let your motto be “Support your committee.” Push things. Get after the telegrapher or agent non in the office with you or on either side of you, and don’t let him rest till you get him. Things are beginning to look very bright on this district. Bro. Thomas, our new member, is now on his vacation, relieved by Mike Smith, who will soon be with us again. Bro. Ingram is on third, so that will make the telegraph department at Watts solid. Mr. Holdsworth, agent Westville pending bul- letin, is going back to the key, and will also be with us soon. We regret very much that he has had so much sickness in his family, having been off recently on that account, relieved by Bro. J. B. Norwood, and he on third by Mr. Grayson, a new man. Bro. T. L. Coughlin, a new man, is on second Westville pending bulletin. Bro. Cook is back on second “Z” from his honeymoon trip to the Gulf, visiting Galveston, Houston, Beaumont and Shreveport and meeting the boys along the line. Bro. R. C. Ocheltree, first Stilwell, off for three weeks, was relieved by Bro. Cook, and he by Bro. Williams, a new man transferred to System No. 5. Bro. Ochel- tree, accompanied by his wife, is visiting Missouri and Indiana friends and relatives. Stilwell is solid now, as the agent is now Bro. Finch. Bro. J. O. Cope, at Sallisaw, one of our hard- est workers, is being relieved on vacation by B. E. Smith, on second, a new man from the W. U. Bro. Robarts, first Sallisaw, bid Coal Creek agency, but the bulletin was later cancelled. Bro. Bray, bid in Vandervoort agency. Bro. Bewly, second “DG,” bid in first, Bro. McIntyre going on second. Later Bro. Bray bid in second “DG.” It is Bro. Robt. Moore at Panama. Bro. Woolf has had sickness in his family re- cently. We all sympathize with him and are glad to see him back at “HV” again. Bro. Snyder, from “YD,” relieved him. Mena is solid, as Bro. Curtis now has an up- to-date. Wish we could say the same thing about all the offices. It is also Bro. Daley at Hatfield. Bro. Dulany, Gillham nights, was relieved by Mr. Grayson. The agent at Page don’t think the O. R. T. is run correctly, but he has never refused a raise with better working conditions, that we have heard of. Bro. Finch has the sympathy of the entire divi- sion in the death of his mother, at Hume, Mo., July 21st. Bros. Cook and Ocheltree took care of the agency while he attended the funeral at Hume. Boys, don’t forget the good work, and keep it moving along as it should. Get that non next to you or with you, and we soon shall be so we can accomplish our desires. Cert. 301, Act'g Volunteer Cor. Union Pacific R. R. Kansas Division, Eastern District — Bro. A. P. Cole, who bid in Armstrong tem- porarily, is back at Lincoln Center, Bro. Cosley having returned. Bro. Hooven, at Belvue, is about to startle the world with a new “wiggle stick.” Bro. Hauer is back at Barneston after an ex- tended vacation, Bro. Pumphrey returning to Bunker Hill* Bro. Kirkpatrick secured Blaine agency. We can’t say whether he will raise chickens or pea- nuts. Bro. Brubaker, agent Edwardsville, claims to have handled so many spuds recently that he is beginning to resemble one. Bro. Stokes bid in Green, Bro. Blanton going to Yocemento. Sister Sims, Lawrence, has returned from vaca- tion, Bro. Craddock, her relief, also relieved Bro. Kirkpatrick, at Wamego. Bro. A. E. Owens to Culver, relieved at Wamego by Bro. Patterson. * Bro. Clayton, Marietta, relieved by Mr. Rey- nolds while taking a vacation down in the Ozarks. Bro. S. H. Mohler is at Onaga. Bro. Ryder has returned to Perry second after a vacation, relieved by Mr. Jarbo, who also re- lieved Bro. Brady at Rossville. Sister Doering is expected back at Topeka shortly, the delay being caused by the stop in Washington to arrange for mounting her big game trophies secured on her trip through South Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1367 Africa. Traveling Auditor Cline already has a tracer out after his alligator which checked short at Topeka. Bro. M. R. Dickinson, of Winifred, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Bell. Bro. Bowers, formerly of Wakefield, is about to return to the U. P. They all come back. The agent who gets him will play in luck. The proposition to increase the dues to $6.00 a term and use the increase to establish the re- serve fund carried by a large majority, and will be put into effect January 1st. A recent item in the Monthly Bulletin, issued by the Union Pacific, reads: “Lend a willing hand to old ladies with bundles or young ladies with babies.’' And now Bro. Weeks, over at Belle- ville, wants to know if that also applies to young ladies without babies and how long you may loan her your hand without it becoming improper. Non-members are getting fewer and fewer all the time. Time was when you asked the new arrival whether he had a card or not. Now we usually ask him what division he belongs to. Indi- vidual effort is responsible for this; and individual effort upon the part of the membership will give us a solid line-up at the end of the year. Keep the non reminded of his duty, and stay with him until you land him. If you have never experi- enced the feeling of satisfaction of securing a hardshell non you have missed one of the joys of life. Div. Cor. Kansas Division, Western District — Bro. £. A. Owens to Culver regular, vice Bro. E. Feldt, who relieved Bro. Meier at Victoria while off a week attending court, and then went to Delia. Bro. Parr, Russell, off sixty days, relieved by Bro. Weedin, regular relief. Bro. Ackors, at Ellsworth, is practicing with his new bug. It’s now Bro. R. A. Wilson at Bunker Hill. Bro. Marker, Ellis, was relieved a week by Bro. Fulkerson, and he by R. C. Linville, a new man. Mr. Hoppes, at Paradise, was relieved by C. A. Coberly. Business is picking up nicely, and we are ex- periencing a “sure enough” box car shortage. Cert. 371. Nebraska Division, First and Second Districts — The hot and busy days have come, The worst part of the year; Vacation is on every mind, Bui no “RJ” we hear. However I'll stop there for fear you may begin to class me with the average telegrapher poet. Everybody is off who can get relief, and the rest are contenting themselves with noting a grati- fying inctease in business and wondering how they are going to handle it without more help. Mr. Russom is back at Fullerton and Relief Agent Johnson is relieving Fred Shumaker at Silver Creek. Bro. Boberg's wife at Clarks, who has been seriously ill is improving. Bro. A. G. Snyder, “FR” Omaha, is being re- lieved by Mr. Mills. Keep him reminded of his promises to join Bro. S. C. Wallace bid in David City days bumping Arthur Gentleman, putting Osceola on bulletin. Sister Isadore Fink, Stromsburg days, came within the provisions of the woman’s nine-hour law passed by the last session of the legislature, prohibiting her working over nine hours a day or fifty-four hours a wfeek. Out of the 211 jobs on the Nebraska Division there was only one trick with arrangement hours that she could hold, that of the telephone booth at Grand Island, which she was put in charge of at better money and a decrease of one and one half days a week from the Stromsburg job. We regret her leav- ing the telegraph service after so many years with us, yet we feel she has bettered herself by the change, and our best wishes go with her. Bro. Hanson expects to try his luck with the rod up in Eastern Wyoming on Mr. Clinton’s return. Bro. Guy Cook and wife, of Scotia, and Bro. Charlie Cole and wife, of “GE” Grand Island, are enjoying themselves hugely in the wilds above Laramie. The boys took along all the fishing paraphernalia they had or could borrow and the women took along a different dress for every day and departed in high hopes. Your corre- spondent was left in charge of Bro. Cole's house and their black cat, which to date has been enjoying a feast about once a week. The rest of the time foraging in the neighbor’s chicken yard. We hope they enjoy themselves as well on their vacation as myself and the cat are. Rolla Helber is doing the heavy at Scotia. Bro. Hans Jensen, agent at Overton, is taking in the western slope too, while Bro. Mike Arm- strong, of Kearney, is raking in the commission there and keeping the public at bay. Bro. John Stepnoski is at Kearney extra waiting for busi- ness to pick up at Grand Island. Bro. O. L. Maybury, of Cozad is being re- lieved by Mr. trooper and wife, formerly at Gib- bon. Only two agents on the Second District main line and four on the branches who are not now members and two of them are promised soon. Bro. C. E. Kaser, of Egbert second, has taken the new station at Hay land and is piaying that a depot will soon be built there, and — hush — with living rooms in it. Bro. H. B. Dart, agent Brady, is spending two weeks with relatives in Illinois, relieved by Bro. V. C. Horne. R. F. Miller bid in seconJ Gothenburg, relieved on third by Mr. Sampson temporarily. Have you boosted in your own wigwam as hard as you might for the O. R. T. ? If not, there are plenty of chances left. Cert. 217. Nebraska Division, Jltii >1 and Fourth Districts — After the Baltimore convention I took an ex- tended vacation returning about July 1st. it was m> pleasure and honor to represent as delegate for the territory west of Lexington, while your Digitized by CiOOQle

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1368 The Railroad Telegrapher. general chairman enjoyed a similar distinction for the territory east thereof, and we thoroughly enjoyed the travel the mission afforded. The convention was one of the grandest and largest the Order has known; the next one will be still larger, and so on. As Bro. Quick said, it will be known as the “Million Dollar Convention,” as his assets of the O. R. T. are now over one million dollars . The gigantic proportions which the Order is reaching can be well imagined from this information and its power to do good natur- ally corresponds with its wealth and increase of membership. The telegraphers of these United States and Canada, were easily in possession of the quaint old city of Baltimore for the eleven days we were in session, and the delegates badge which we all wore on the streets and elsewhere did much to advertise to that city that the men who manipulate the towers and telegraph of the nations railways, as well as the stations, were wide-awake and pro- gressive enough to send four hundred delegates to a national convention for the purpose of spend- ing a few days looking out for their own welfare and interests in this busy life. So far as I am personally concerned, it was a great revelation to me, in more ways than one. It gave me an opportunity to view the general officers of this organization at close range, and in my judgment Bros. Perham and Quick, are so ideally situated in their respective offices that they appear to have been born to fill those particular niches in life. Bro. Perham is a diplomat of the highest order, a brilliant and forceful speaker and an excellent executive, and while Bro. Quick is also a very convincing talker, he is essentially a financier; thinks in figures, breathes figures and talks in figures, all of which redounds to the everlasting good of the telegraphers of North America. More than a hundred bills of various kinds were introduced to amend the constitution in various ways. One of those which went through requires the president to provide a wire test greeting, entirely different from previous wire tests, which were never much used, only in cases of distress, while the new one is a sort of “hello friend,” greeting to be used every time we work with a new man enabling us to know whether he is up to date or not. This bill was introduced by Bro. “Jim” Horiskey, of Cheyenne, that gallant old war horse, and myself. L. G. Ging. Nebraska Division, Third and Fourth District Notes — Bro. T. V. Austin, manager North Platte, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. J. H. McKale. Bro. A. N. Cockran, North Platte, visiting friends in Colorado, was relieved by Mr. Adams, a new man, who also relieved Mr. Stone while on a trip to Ogden. Our new brother, R. M. Copeland, is again at O'Fallons, relieving Bro. C. C. Fine, who re- lieved Bro. E. L. Kiinsey thirty days, and also relieved Bro. Tommie H. Kngleman, first Jules- burg, while off ten days with a severe attack of tonsilitis. Bro. L. O. Mann, who bid in second Ogallala recently, surprised his friends by getting married while on vacation. Bro. W. H. Thompson, second Gothenburg, bid in Chappell agency, vice Bro. A. H. Becker, act- ing agent, doing relief work on the Northport branch. Bro. Ewing just returned from his old home in Missouri, bid in third Lodge Pole. We are glad to know that he has fully recovered his health. Bro. O. V. Hollen bid in third Lodge Pole, vice Bro. J. H. Becker, on a thirty-day visit to home folks in Pennsylvania. The double track between Sidney and Pine Bluffs is expected to be finished by August 1st. This will be a great help in handling the ex- pected bumper crops throughout the west this fall. Brothers, don't forget to send in your dues this month, we don’t want a single delinquent for the next six months. “No card, no favors.” Don’t be afraid to speak to that new man working with you or the one next to you, about the benefits to be de- rived from the Order. A few well-chosen words spoken at the right type may mean several new members. Are you doing your parti Cert. 693. D. P. Division — St. Vrains and Dent have again been made a one man office, Bro. Noon, from former to Union third, relieving Bro. Veneri, who is visiting relatives in Denver. Bro. Norris, of Sharon Springs, bid in second Brighton third. Bro. Touhy is the only man on the D. P. who helped me out this month. Our items for last month were too late, as they should have been in Bro. Quick’s office by the 28th of the month for printing in the following issue. They appear with the items for this month. This misunder- standing will not happen again and trust all the boys will overlook the error this time. Bro. Lockman is back at Erie, from the Balti- more convention, having had a fine time there and taking in the sights on Broadway, New York. Bro. Cheney is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Stump. Owing to heavy business two men have been placed in “CG,” Bro. Brawner going there, relieved at “UD” by Bro. Kane, relieved in Pullman office by Bro. Gates. Bro. Gibbs is in the Denver hospital with typhoid, relieved at Dent by Bro. Thompson, from Frederick. Bro. Marshall drew Ft. Collins, relieved at Iliff agency on bid by Bro. Whitney, third Ster- ling. Bro. Nye resigned and gone to California. Bro. Vick Roy relieved Bro. Matthews on first Brighton, who drew Greeley first. Bro. Thompson, agent Brighton, is back from the old home on the “Banks of the Wabash.” He was relieved by the old Grey Mule and things moved along during Bro. Thompson's absence without a hitch. ' Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1369 Bro. R. L. Henry, second Sterling, and bride, are on their honeymoon. Congratulations. Bro. J. V. Connctt has returned from a three weeks’ visit with relatives and friends in the East. Mr. Elmore is now on third and Mr. Budd on second Sterling. $ro. Seeley, of Merino, is on a month’s vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Veneri, and Bro. Thompson, of Fort Morgan, on short vacation, relieved by Mr. Pittman, a new man. Bro. Link, agent Hardin, is taking his vacation, relieved by Roy Admire, recently promoted from student. Bro. Beem, first La Salle, has returned from his trip to the coast, relieved by Mr. Curran, who has resigned and gone East. Bro. Meyers, agent Evans, has returned from a visit in the Northwest, relieving Bro. Wynn, who went to Greeley first pending bulletin. Bro. Kimsey going to the trick in “UD” he bid in recently. Mr. Frost, Greeley third, is visting relatives in the East. Bro. Mattingly, agent Speer, was relieved on vacation by Bro. Jack Hannon. The medical examiner’s car passed over the Colorado Division recently, but I have not heard of any one who failed to get through it. . I am indebted to Bros. Touhy, Vaugniaux and Johnson for assisting me with this write-up. Bro. Doherty bid in Merino second, which with Bro. Seeley on third makes the office solid. K. P. Division — , Pay checks were delivered by pay car this month which ran from Denver to Oakley July 21st. Everyone keep after the few nons on this divi- sion. We are now in the best shape we have ever been, but there is still room for a little mis- sionary work. Let’s make “100 per cent strong” our motto for the balance of this year. We should all remember that the company has the first claim on our time and give the best serv- ice you can. Answer the dispatchers promptly, they will appreciate it, as we have an unusually nice set of officials. In this way we can help our cause, as they will see that union men have something better to offer than other classes. Mr. Meginniss, first trick dispatcher,^ is on vacation, relieved by D. Black. It’s now Bros. Houston and Barnhart at Deer Trail, thanks due to Bro. Schroll. Crops are looking fine all over the eastern portion of the State, and business ought to be good this fall. Don’t wait until the last minute to pay up your semi-annual dues and assessment. By pay- ing up promptly you help out our local secretary and also keep up the standing of our division. The report of our last convention makes inter- esting reading. Read it thoroughly and see what is being done for your good. Notice the number of roads that have bettered conditions since the last convention. Give the report to some non to read, too. It may help to salve that fancied grievance. 1 L. C. Duenweg, Agate, Colo. PHANTOM FIFTEEN. BV THE OFFICE FORCE, MERINO, COLO. In a little all-night station, On the U. P’s main track, There sat a lonely te-legrapher In a little yellow shack. In the wee hours of the morning, He O S’d 16 it seems, Then crawled upon the table And was soon in the land of dreams. Train 15 came speeding in And whistled for the board, But no telegrapher heeded The man who pulled the cord. When they passed the station He was piled all in a heap. That tired telegrapher Had finally gone to sleep. “DE” was calling loudly. But he never heard his call; For he was sleeping peacefully With his feet against the wall. The wind was blowing fiercely, .And the hour was getting late. When he was, at last, awakened By the noise of a coming freight. And as the green fruit special Came rolling into view, He saw it was not the limited That long was overdue. When relieved from duty In th^, early part of day, He said: *‘15 4s not by yet,” And went strolling on his way. Now he sits and ponders. And wonders day by day. What became of Train 15 On that fateful Saturday. Wyoming Division — Bro. F. Chilton, from Table Rock nights, to Castle Rock third, relieved by C. R. Kurvink, from Wisconsin. Bro. McVey, second Black Buttes, has resigned and gone to the S. P. Bro. W. B. Chilton and wife, of Calvin, Okla., are visiting Bro. F. Chilton at Castle Rock. Bro. E. A. Curtis, from Paris, Mo., is on second Bitter Creek pending transfer. Electric track bells have been installed there. Bro. Kimsey, first Red Desert, has resigned. Bro. M. J. Waters, of Division 53, is on third at Tipton pending bulletin. Manager Hood, of “N” Cheyenne, is spending thirty days at Centennial, Wyo., the “Heart of the Rockies.” Bro. Frank, of “N” has returned from two weeks’ vacation at Saratoga. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1370 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Padgett, from Black Buttes, is now with the C. P. R. Bro. Kidd, of Hermosa, is senior applicant for Coalville agency. Dispatchers Robinson, of Cheyenne, Hruly, of Grand Island, and Wesner, of Sidney, spent ten days recently fishing at Encampment, Wyo., and report it “the best in the world.” Bro. Turner, of Ft. Steele, spent sixty days' vacation in the vicinity of Baltimore. Recent new members are: H. M. Craven, Sher- man; G. S. Ridge, Coalville; E. A. Curtis, Bitter Creek, and Bro. Chism, Wamsuttcr. No one furnished any notes this month except the local chairman, hence the brevity. We want notes from every station for the next write-up. H. A. Mathf.ny, Div. Cor. Canadian Pacific Ry. Atlantic Division — Bro. Lindow transferred to Grand Falls, re- lieved at St. Stephen by Bro. Deakin. Bro. Clark is kept pretty busy at Watt Jet., but finds time to speed his auto occasionally to Rolling Dam. Bro. Watt, at Canterbury, is enjoying his holi- days, relieved by McQuoii, from Benton. It is rumored that relief dispatcher, Bro. Shaw, has given the stage a tryout, and has a strong inclination to follow that career. Bro. Richardson at Florcnceville has been appointed second relief dispatcher. Bro. Annett, at Bristol, has lost his lady clerk, but there’s lots of pebbles on the beach yet, and lots of fish in Chicktehawk that have not been caught. Bro. Larlec, at Bath, is sporting around in a nice new Ford auto. The C. P. R. has built four new bungalows and two double dwellings at the terminal this summer and all now occupied by employes. Bro. Rousseau now has three helpers at Ed- monton. Bro. G. E. LeTarte, at Fort Fairfield, will soon be on the relief force. He is taking a few days' pleasure to himself just now, and Bro. Street at Caribou is having his holidays. Bro. F. Dow has our deepest sympathy in the recent death of his wife. Div. Cor. Saskatchewan Division , District One — A meeting was held in Moose Hall, Regina, on Sunday, June 22d. There were present Bros. Geo. Chalmers, O. G. Sibbald, E. E. Horton, S. R. Richards, A. R. Garson, A. McMurphy, J. hoy, T. Goulding, P. N. Majhcw, D. S. Cooper, T. \V . Davidson and our Local Chairman Bro. Stubbings. Bro. Stubbings gave a report on the meeting of local chairmen of the entire system, held in Toronto in May, and an eujovahlc time was spent during the session. We lost a value 1 member from this district re- cently when Bro. F. 11. Flctt bid in second trick dispatcher on the west end at Moose Jaw. We were all son \ to see him go but wish him the best that's going in the sister city. He was re lieved by Bro. J. R. Leydon, relieving dispatcher at Saskatoon. P. J. Demers, agent Brora, is a happy man, as he has his family with him again, after being away from them for almost a year. Pietty near time for Phillip to take out a card. Bro. Williams, agent Brora, who had been in the hospital for about eight months, died on May 21st. He had been the only support of a widowed mother. The boys on this district col- lected over $160.00 and sent the remains to his mother at Bloomfield1, New Brunswick. The agents, telegraphers and dispatchers are to be congratulated on the way they supported this worthy object. Bros. Bell, Morin, A. E. Smith and G. S. Boyd have been enjoying vacations. Chief Dispatcher Jelly is on vacation in the east, relieved by Bro. Frank Bond, wjio has all the ear marks of an A-l chief, and before long will be writing C. D. after his name perma- nently. Send me all the news you can brothers to help out. Cert. 434. Manitoba Division, District One — News is very scarce. I did not get a thing from any of the boys this month. There will be a meeting at Dryden soon. Boys, take a little interest in this correspond- ence, as we are all glad to see something in the journal about our division every month. Cert. 765. CARD OF THANKS. English, Man., July 20, 1913. I desire to thank all the boys of this division who assisted me when I was burned out and lost everything at Finmark. It helped to put me on my feet again. Fraternally, Bro. Enright. Alberta Division, District Two — With the coming of summer one lightly turns to thoughts of vacations. A. R. McCue, who will soon be “brother,” is relieving Bro. A. J. Taylor at Coronation agency on a three months’ leave, who will spend his holidays in Ontario. Bro. A. G. Fox, agent Stettler, on a two weeks’ fishing trip to Buffalo Lake, was relieved by Bro. II. B. Williams. Bro. J. H. Dowlcr, lately agent at Airdrie, is now with the Canadian Northern at Munson, and Bro. Grieve, of Kevelstoke, is now' agent at Big Valley on that road. Our esteemed local chairman, Bro. G. T. •Jack- son, is now secretary to the “Safety First” com- mittee, of which much will be heard once it gets on Its full pressure of steam. Bro. Bicklc. agent Clive, has returned from a lengthy vacation, relieved by Bro. Pitts. Bro. A. R. Fox, agent Nevis, is on his holi- days, relieved by Mr. Spargo. It is now “Brother” Loyd Wilfong, Corona- tion nights. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1371 Bro. Gilchrist, Crossfield, is being congratu- lated on a new arrival in the family. Bro. J. A. McGhee, Didsbury, while visiting in Edmonton a few days was relieved by Bro. Williams. Beddington has been abolished as a telegraph office and Bro. Trickey transferred to Banff, vice Bro. Wilkinson to Airdrie nights. Bro. H. H. Hall, agent Alix, is on a six weeks' honeymoon in Alaska and coast cities. Heartiest congratulations to Bro. and Mrs. Hall and best wishes from all the boys for future happiness. Div. Cor. New York Central R. R. Electric Division — Our regular night meeting on July 14th brought out a fair-sized gathering. Could mention quite a few, however, that it woulJ seem might have been there. Two more new members voted on and accepted. Hereafter A. E. O’Hara and B. H. Penny will be known as brothers. New mem- bers McManus and McKeon were introduced and warmly welcomed. Slowly but surely the list of nons is growing smaller. A number of the new men coming on the line are bringing paste- boards with them. Bro. Halloran was elected first vice-chief in place of Bro. Hennesy, who has been unable to attend to the duties. Bro. Kneipp presided with the usual precision and dispatch. Sorry to hear Bro. J. F. Howarth is on the sick list. “Jimmy” has put in half a lifetime of good work for this company, and everybody will wish for his early recovery. Bro. “Dick” O’Brien, the new relief man, is making good. He may look a little youthful, but he takes hold like a veteran. Saw him put through fifty-seven trains in sixty minutes re- cently while requalifying on a machine he had not worked in a month. These relief jobs are rather trying. A man has to keep the working of about a score of plants in his mind and be ready to jump in on any of them on a moment's notice. It’s good training, however, and should turn out good, careful, thoughtful men. Bro. H. A. Smith is well proportioned for a cherry picker, and can rattle the berries in the basket till the tree groans a protest, but he should be careful about leaving his rubber heels in a crotch of the tree. Bro. Cahill, of “MO” tower, is very fond of salt water bathing, and spends many of his morn- ings at his favorite beach on Pelham Bay. We are pasing through the season which means life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to married men whose wives are away in the coun- try— and quite a few of the brothers are making the most of the opportunity. (This item won’t appear till they are all back, and then they can settle it among themselves.) The correspondent on the Harlem side says: “Have made a house-to-house canvass in quest of news items but have failed to unearth anything worth recording. The occur- rence we have been looking forward to with most gleeful anticipation — i. e., the emergence of the nons from their hejtvy slumber, has, as yet, failed to materialize.” Have courage, brother, these warm, sunny days may bring some of them out just to see what their shadows look like. At present they are standing so much in their own light they cast a very thin shadow, if any. Just as an item of information, brothers, the color of the new card is green. “CD” has two tricks open; second vacated by Bro. Stecker. Bro. Hatten appointed to third. New tower at Harmon opened with Bro. Wal- ker on first; Bro. Kane leverman. Bro. Stecker on second, Bro. Moss on third. Opening this tower and changing power at this point has re- lieved “CR” a little, but Bro. Hopper says there is plenty to do entertaining “skeeters.” A high board fence is recommended for “PF” on account of the bathing girls that inhabit the beach on the north side of the tower. The new tower at “OW” may take some of the weight off of Bro. Swartz, it is so far from Tarrytown, but trust he will still be heavy enough to hold down the job. New tower at Glenwood will soon be done. Bro. Hackett will be up in the air. Bro. "Ben” Donetz bid in third at “MV.” Poor old “Spike” is all shot to pieces again. Third trick signalman and lever job is open. First trick at “UN” is open; good job for a good man. Third trick at “MJ” will soon be up for bid as a permanent job. News from the Station Department seems to be scarce. Trust that no news is good news, and that they are all well and happy. The Two-Days-a-Month law recently passed by the N. Y. Legislature has not furnished anything in the way of relief yet. Undoubtedly the time will come when we will not have to stand inside and watch the trains go by filled with people who would think it an awful hardship to have to work more than five and a half or six days a week, and we must keep on hoping. Div. Cor. Electric Division Notes — Mr. Buchard, Jr., is on second “HA” pending bids. Mr. Brennan on vacation was relieved by Mr. Hynes, assistant relief agent from A. F. A. office. Mr. Fairman, Jr., relieving on non-telegraph jobs during his vacation from Harvard, is a son of former Supply Checker Farnum, detective, etc., now yardmaster on the Harlem side. Bro. Rubin took in the sights of New York and the seashore recently accompanied by his sweet- heart. Bro. Magley has resigned to go in the taxi business at Hartsdale. We all wish him luck; relieved by Bro. Alrutz. Bro. Finnelli was off ten days with nose trouble and Bro. Schwartz had to double. Good men are scarce. Good chance for good Order men from other roads. Brothers working with nons, have a personal, convincing, brotherly talk with them. The re- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1372 The Railroad Telegrapher. suits will be almost instantaneous. When a new man comes, land him before he has settled on the job. Remember the old standby, “No card, no favors.*' Bro. J. R. Collins enjoyed a week's vacation recently at Loyd, N. Y. Div. Cor. Buffalo Division — Bro. C. S. DeWolf, displaced at S. S. 29, Rochester, N. Y., at Buffalo looking over the field, thinks very well of S. S. 47-A there. Bro. M. L. Tisdale, of S. S. 60, days, has re- signed and is running a “sight-seeing” car at Niagara Falls, N. Y. We wish him success. J. Whalen, S. S. 65, Suspension Bridge, re- lieved on account of sickness by Bro. J. A. McLaughlin, and he at S. S. “G,” Buffalo, by Bro. G. H. Vallett, extra. The Buffalo dispatchers are now taking their vacations, F. A* Retallack relieving. Many of tfie boys are planning week-end fish- ing trips, a day in the country with the wife and babies, etc., but there has not been any notice posted regarding the two days off each month for signalmen. W. A. Lafferty, agent Beach Ridge, has moved his family there and will do some truck farming. The “BO” office, N. Y. C. station, has been consolidated with the “CN” office of the Lake Shore, ^so located in the N. Y. C. station. This is some telegraph shop since the L. S. & M. S. boys have been transferred. Bro. J. F. Marzolt was caught by Cupid early this year and is now on the Pacific coast on his honeymoon. Bro. and Mrs. Marzolt have our best wishes for a bright and happy future. It is now Bros. G. E. Box, at Black Rock depot, and J. O. Kelly, at Lewiston, and Bros. ” Ed. Imhoff, Jack Lovas, T. Carey, T. Manning and Bro. W. Shepperd and Sister McCollouch at Terrace station. There are but few left. You will have to hurry, hurry your dues along, else your local chairman should worry. Please remember the local chairman does not receive a salary, pays his dues same as you are required to do and does a lot of “hot-footing” that you never learn about; therefore do your best to assist him. A good time to get busy is about pay day. Don’t be afraid to flash your up to date. Remember a delinquent brought up to date is one member saved. We extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the relatives of A. F. Sieber, whose death oc- curred July 8th. He had been employed as signalman by the N. Y. C. for about three years. He was liked by alj who knew him. Always courteous and obliging. The notes for June arrived in St. Louis too late for that issue and appear in the July nttm-* her. Please send me your items by the 20th so they can be prepared and sent in time. Note editor's explanation on page 1193 July Teleg- rapher. Ajax, Cert. 1352. Hudson Division, North End — E. M. Shea and D. P. Shea, S. S. 90, while off to attend the funeral of their brother John were relieved by Bro. Mansion and Mr. Carrotte. Bro. J. P. Colwell, while off to attend the funeral was relieved by Bro. Lawlor. Bro. \V. E. Colwell could not get off as there was no one to relieve him. Bro. S. B. Baer bid in third S. S. 68, relieved by Bro. Scott on first there pending bids, and he by Bro. Hodson, second S. S. 93, whom we are glad to have back with us. Bro. H. Herberich, second S. S. 94, is on vaca- tion relieved by Bro. Connors from Hudson. Bro. Boucher is on first S. S. 51 pending bids. Bro. Schlich, second S. S. 61, is back from a three weeks’ trip to Washington. Some of us boys received cards from him at the different places he stopped. Bro. Stickle is on S. S. 47 second, relieved by Mr. Loring on Poughkeepsie second. We have a good attendance at the meetings, which are full of interest. Do not forget meet- ing night, mark the calendar. Div. Cox. Hudson Division, South End — We have taken in twenty-six new members on Hudson Division since January 1st, and the nons are getting very scarce. Bro. Stickle and Bro. Burns are “old-timers” in the Order and have been very active, hard- working members for a number of years. Bro. H. L. Stickle, second trick S. S. 47, and Bro. E. Tierney, third trick at S. S. 47, having mas- tered the art of telegraphy. They both deserve much credit for making it possible to improve their conditions while working in block towers. Bro. T. J. Lowlar was assigned to second at 54. S. S. 61 has been increased to an eighteen lever machine, which advances it to class E from class F. The maintainers are now caring for the lamps as per our new agreement. It is now pos- sible for the telegraphers to turn in clean train orders, messages and train sheets, since they do not have to clean the lamps and lanterns. We are now enjoying the two days off a month in compliance with the Dorst Bill signed by the governor May 8th, although the company claims the bill is unconstitutional. The Commissioner of Labor and Attorney-General take 'the opposite view and we hope the latter will win out. Over 90 per cent on the Hudson Division are now O. R. T. Lend a hand tq your chairman and wc will make it solid. Only about ten sta- tion men yet without an up to date and your chairman is putting in overtime nights to get them. Signalmen and telegraphers, Stockpoint to Craton are nearly solid, only a few nons left north of S. S. 87. We are pleased to report that Bro. B. X. Hal- lenbcck, our third trick dispatcher, who has been sick since May, is now improving very fast and will probably be out of the hospital in a few weeks. Bro. P. Jacobs returned home from the Post- Graduate Hospital last week. We hope for his speedy recovery. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1373 I Have you paid your semi-annual dues? If not, get busy. We don’t want a single delinquent on this division. When your local chairman is willing to work nights going over the division getting applica- tions don’t you think you ought to get after the non working with you? Don’t forget our annual eight-hour ball to be held at Columbus Hall in October. Div. Cor. Beech Creek Division — General Chairman Morey and Local Chairman Marteriis held a very successful meeting at Karthaus, July 3d. It was very much appre- ciated by the members as was also the good work done by these brothers on the River Line during their stay. Bro. J. B. Beauseignem was appointed assistant local chairman and will use every effort to make the River Line solid. He recently spent two weeks visiting friends and relatives in Pitts- burg, relieved at Walton third by Bro. McHenry. Bro. Foust, Walton first, on vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. McGonigal, who also relieved Bro. Ward Mains, Cataract second, July 4th, on ac- count of a very badly sprained wrist. We are pleased to state that it is now “Bro.” McHenry, and that Bro. P. E. Miller is with us again. I Bro. G. B. Miller spent a few days at home recently, relieved on Moury second by Mr. Rou- genx. Sister L. S. Beauseignem is at Wistar on the Penna. R. R. for the summer. Div. Cor. Michigan Central R. R. Saginaw and Mackinaw Divisions — Bro. E. L. Hill, second Zilwaukee, goes to Gaylord third on bid; Bro. Reaume, third Macki- naw City, and F. A. Jones, second Zilwaukee, who 1)id in the position. Bro. Schrain relieved two weeks by Bro. Sar- gent, and he on Owosso second by Bro. S. B. Cook. Bro. H. A. Ramsey, relief agent, relieved Bro. JIasley at Bath while touring the southern part of the State fifteen days in his new auto. It is now Bros. Sutphin, at Waters; Higgins, at Lan- sing, and McCalpin, at Frederic. We are glad to have these boys with us. Bro. Ladoucer resigned West Branch second. That position and Johannesburg agency bulletined. Bro. J. W. Hemans has resumed third at Rives Jet. after a long sick spell. Bro. B. T. Smith taking second there. Bros. Stokes and Shaw, extra dispatchers, are relieving the regular dispatchers on vacation. Keep your eye on the new men, boys, and find out if they have an up to date, if not land them with a “gaff hook” if necessary. Application blanks were made to fill out, we have a good supply not working and we want to be 99 per cent by September 1st. Messrs. Adams and Rainey, relieving in “DI%.” Bay City. Bro. Wm. Berry was called to his home in Canada owing to the illness of his mother. Get busy with the money orders, boys, and get that new card so we will all be in line when the committee is ready to go in. Those who were not raised the last time will surely be remembered this trip. Thanks to Bro. Van, at Zilwaukee, for his newsy letter this month. I hope the other boys will pattern after him and send in a few items each month. The office and freight house at Sterling was broken into enuring the night of July 1st. The robbers, who got but 68 pennies from the cash drawer and a few shirts out of a box in the freight house, were caught early the next morn- ing near Auburn. Bro. Gordon was called to Bay City as a witness at the trial and spent the night with Bros. Rohrer and Berry. The bull moose horns they gave him that night have kept him tangled up in the brush almost ever since. Bro. Goldie, of West Branch, in Bay City for an operation, is recovering nicely. He is being relieved by Bro. H. A. Ramsey, relief agent. Bob. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to extend through The Telegrapher the most sincere thanks of myself and wife to all the brothers of the O. R. T. on the M. C. R. R. System for their generous donation toward defray- ing the heavy expenses of our long illness; I wish I could thank each one personally. Local Chairman Bro. Comins of Detroit, Bro. Gordon of Sterling, Bro. C. J. Deedrick of Vassar, Mich., deserve special mention, as they took particular pains to see that everything pos- sible was done for us. I am thankful that I am again able to work, and am ready and willing to assist any needy brother, who may be so un- fortunate as to be placed in a like position. Please don’t fail to call on me in any case of that kind. Again thanking one and all. I remain fraternally yours, C. S. Snook, Cert. 336. Pennsylvania Lines East of Pittsburgh and Erie. THE REASON WHY. The telegraphers of the Penna Lines cast are working under the worst conditions of any road in this territory. Who is to blame for this con- dition? The men, of course. Why? Because they will not pull together as men should. The non- members and the “has beens” arc the cause of it all. The man who says “Go do something and I will be with you” should ask himself “What am 1 doing to help do something?” Right here is the reason why we ar^ working under the conditions we do. All the other organizations keep con- stantly at it improving their conditions and pay. A new brakeman when he comes on a road asks for application blanks, as he wants to be with the boys, and he remains a B. R. T. man. The Digitized by Google

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1374 The Railroad Telegrapher. operators must be pleaded with and then when the dues period comes around they are hunting some flimsy excuse for not paying up again. A B. R. T. man does not do that; he pays his dues promptly and asks no questions, he trusts the men whom they have elected to represent them to do what is for his good, ani he also knows that the minute he docs not pay up that the commit- • tee is not in a position to do what they, would like to do. The proper way to got anything is for every man to get an up to date, even though he does not want to do any. of the real work, as his membership wlil carry through any nego- tiations that may be under discussion. The m« ral that every man has an up-to-date card has a good effect at such times. Every man who does not carry an up-to-date card is holding back the rest from doing what they could, as when any- thing is done we all participate in the conces- sions, and therefore every man should carry an up to date, as he will be helping himself as well as the organization, and he should not expect to evade his personal duty. There are many men on this system who have paid their dues for from ten to fifteen years, and some longer. They are the men who do no kicking and know wh-.re the trouble lies that our conditions do not improve. When dues period comes around they pay up promptly and make no complaint; but here are men who have come into this department since the nine-hour law has been established and they know nothing about our former troubles, and they do the most kicking. Every agent, operator and leverman is eligible to membership, and the M. B. D. is an additional inducement for every man to join. As long as he pays his dues in both the O. R. T. and M. B. D. it matters not whether or not he works at the profession, he is entitled to his benefits and you can not secure any cheaper insurance anywhere; then, why should any man hesitate to become a member and pay his dues promptly and get this protection? and, besides, see what could be accomplished in the betterment of conditions and pay. So the man who does not belong docs not have this protec- tion and he keeps those who have the protection from getting any better results for themselves as well as for those who can not sec for themselves the benefit they would derive by getting up-to- date cards. The most elaborate reason for be- longing is that the O. R. T. has working schedules on 94 railroads in the United States and Canada out of 105 roads, leaving 11 roads unorganized; we are one of them. Do you want to bring this road into the fold? If so, ask for an application and join, and the reason why we don’t do any- thing will be solved and our road will be among the organized roads of the country. The older you are in the service, the less salary you get, and is one of the greatest rea- sons why you should become a member of the O. R. T. Age is no barrier, while after a certain age you are not eligible to the M. B. D., but your membership means solid organization and better working conditions. I have tried to give you the reason why we don’t do anything. Are you now ready to do your part that wc may do something? I would like to hear from some of the other brothers on this system as to what they think of it. One op the Boys. Pittsburgh Division — A meeting called at Latrobe, Pa., by the local chairman on June Pth to hear the report of the Delegate to the Ninth Biennial Session of the Grand Division held at Baltimore, Md.t was attended by a goodly number of the “Old Guard," whose motto is “Never say die,” who will be members of their craft organization when the sun is shining, and more persistent members when the clouds are darkest. Men who recognize their right to belong to a labor or- ganization in an organized age, and who will never permit that right to be reduced to a privilege. All were pleased at the financial and numerical growth of the Order they have chosen to align themselves with for collective action toward betterment and defense. Notwithstanding the conditions on this system it is not hard to discern the hand that works for general as well as local uplift of the men and women who safely guide the rail travel of the United States and Canada. The only announcement that produced sad- ness was the death of the pioneer founder of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, “Daddy Thurs- ton," who, to use a frontier expression of many years ago, “died with his boots on," giving al- most the last moments of his fast ebbing life in an effort to serve the telegraphers and towermen. His passing away calls to memory the time when the telegrapher worked from 12 to 16 hours a day for a mere animal existence, and hurls back the untruth often uttered by the unthinking few, “That the telegrapher was never Jittered by or- ganization." It also explodes the oft repeated phrase, “That to cast your lot with the work- ingman is to reap ingratitude," for the teleg- raphers of United States and Canada saw to it that the stormy career of his early life was rewarded by a well-earned rest in his declining years. His name will pass down the avenues of time as one who spent his life in the betterment of mankind, and will be a cherished name when that of billion-dollar exploiters of the human family will be sunk in oblivion or only be refered to in derision. The local chairman announced his intention of forming a local of the “Ladies Auxiliary" on the Pittsburgh Division, if after a little investigation he found the members and their families favor- able. So far very little encouragement has come to the surface, and for the present the matter is dropped. Ten assistant correspondents were appointed from various points on the division to pick up personal notes of interest (?) and what they contributed is represented by the following (0), showing that they are either derelict in their duties, or not very favorably impressed with per- sonal notes. Several questions were asked and answered, and a report made from the “Anvil Chorus" of kick- ers, knockers, dissenters and backsliders. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1375 Meeting adjourned to meet again on call. Since the meeting each member has received his report of convention proceedings, and I trust every one will read and ponder it well, and pass it to another to read who is not entitled to re- ceive it, but should. There is too much time and money spent in giving this information to have it thrown m a waste basket after a rough glance. On July 7th two successful joint meetings were held (morning and evening) on the twelfth floor of the Century Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. They were well attended by telegraph and tower em- ployes of the B. & O., P. R. R., P. & L. E. and Bessemer R. R., and the success was of such a nature that it invites a repetition in the future. While we work for different corporations, on different systems, there is an unexplainable force that binds us in a common bondship that makes us rejoice together in success, and console each other in failure, that go to make up modern indus- trial life. The meetings were presided over by Bro. J. Yeager, Jr., of Division No. 33 (B. & O.), and addressed by Second Vice-President Pierson and the General Chairmen of the B. & O., P. R. R., P. & L. E., and Bessemer, with the various local chairmen thrown in for ballast, who covered all phases of the industrial question, ranging from personal experience, general welfare and local conditions to the philosophy of labor organiza- tion, and was thoroughly enjoyed. Meetings of this kind have a cheering effect, and we hope it will be of a lasting kind. Morning meeting ad- journed long after the noon hour, and the even- ing meeting extended past the midnight hour. Two particular bright features of the meetings -was the presence of a number of the ladies, and the many brothers present whose hair (or what was left of it) had- grown white in the service. The former bears out the assertion “That in every great movement for economic and social uplift, woman has always played her part.” Not- withstanding the little Eden and apple story, many men have forgiven this, others forget it, and not a few doubt it. The latter offsets a recent published statement that the O. R. T. committees represented an undesirable and irresponsible ele- ment. “Undesirables,” and “irresponsibles” do not grow gray in railroad service, but are more likely to do so in penal institutions, and insane asylums. It is to be regretted that time was not given to some of the sisters for a talk, as many of us know from domestic experience that they have the ability to do so, especially if we come home the victims of the cipher end of a “jack-pot.” All who went to the meeting room “via” the elevator, enjoyed the raise even if it was in alti- tude rather than in a financial way. Bro. Yeager added another “good” to his record. Besides being “good” looking, he made a “good” chairman. TRITE SAYINGS OF THE SPEAKERS. “You men and women who are now but one of near fifty thousand, and enjoying the prestige of a million-dollar organization, do not know the early trials of meeting unorganized and de- moralized men, and being in a position where we were compelled to put our watch with our uncle in order to remain on the road and organize.” “If you desire to view the results of unre- strained organized business dealing with individ- ual workmen, cast your eyes toward the reports from West Virginia.” “We are all the creatures of the fight for exist- ence, not the creators of it.” “Organization of employers and employed is not a man-made cunning scheme, but it is an economic growth. We arc swayed by an underlying law of modem industrialism —sell what you have to sell at the highest possible figure, and buy what you must at the lowest possible cost. This is the impelling economic force that divides us into conflicting groups.” “A system one hundred per cent strong is a force to depend on for a winner. We are it.” “Unfortunately, on the road 1 represent we have too many who will enjoy all the benefits of organized effort and contribute neither time, labor or money to secure or maintain the benefits. “Organizing is no cinch, but with all that I am in this fight to the last ditch.” “I have no regret in leaving my late employer’s service, anJ I will endeavor to find one where the employe will at least get the consideration due a fellow man.” With a few lessons in elocution, the secretary of the meeting would make a good tragedian; his reading of the circulars and minutes were well delivered. Jack. Buffalo Division — Two open-meetings were called at Buffalo, New York, Thursday, July 10th, and invitations ex- tended to the telegraphers of all the roads enter- ing that city. There was a large number present from the “Pennsy,” but the greatest number at the morning meeting were from the N. Y. C. General Chairman Miller, of Baltimore, and Bros. O. T. Arendt, of Foxburg, Pa., and T. E. Fidler, of Lutherville, Md., delivered stirring ad- dresses. It was very pleasing and encouraging to have such illustrious men of our own division present to address us, and the suggestions and comment on the great amount of "’good accom- plished on the Central as related by the brothers from that road was certainly inspiring and filled us with the same determination to benefit by their example. Our only regret was that some of the men we mostly desired to be there were absent, and hope they will make a greater effort to attend the next meeting. Every non member who receives an in- vitation to attend such open meetings should make every possible effort to be present in the future, as we hold them for his good. I am making every effort to keep in touch with the boys on this division, and hope chat each member will keep me posted as to changes, etc. The members forgot to send in any notes for the write-up this month, and I hope they will send them in promptly before the 28th hereafter. B. Sutton, Local Chairman. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1376 The Railroad Telegrapher. Allegheny Division — Being away from home a good bit last month, I am not familiar with what was going on, and receiving no items from anyone, I was unable to send in a write-up for July. Out of eight circular letters sent the brothers at different points on the division requesting items for the August journal, I received but one response. Unless the brothers hereafter send me items, then no write-up will appear from this division. I wish to thank the one or two faithful brothers who send a few items each month, and hope they will continue the good work. The two joint meetings in Pittsburg, July 7th, of all roads running into that city, were the best held there for some time, and I am sorry that the boys from this division missed the rare treat we enjoyed. There were plenty of good speakers present including: Second Vice-Presi- dent Pierson, who gave the boys a history of the organization from its infancy to the present time, showing what has made it what it is on roads that have good schedules, and emphasizing the fact that the same could be had on the P. R. R., if the men would only do their duty by themselves and the organization. General Chairman Miller also gave the boys a good talk, dealing especially with the P. R.’ R. situation, and Bro. C. B. Pierce, the new gen- eral chairman, of the B. & O., told of the con- ditions on that line. General Chairman Williams, of the B. & L. E., and General Chairman Alexander, of the P. & L. E., also spoke in regard to the situation on their roads. All were well pleased and urged that we hold joint meetings frequently hereafter to exchange views of the different roads. There were also many local chairmen present who addressed us making the meetings a grand success from beginning to the end. Thanks to Bro. Yeager, Jr., local chairman of the B. & O., for arranging them. One of the Oil City players ran into Bro. F. P. Murray the morning of July 4th, during the ball game between the Franklin and Oil City teams and broke his nose. He is able to be back at work again. Bro. F. B. Miller is on third Foxburg, pend- ing bids. Bro. C. O. Will took in the old soldiers’ reunion at Gettysburg. Bro. C. J. Rhodaberger, who was recently married, is now on first Shops. Congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous married life. It is Bro. W. J. Crawford, third “VS” tower, again making it solid for the first time. There are only a few more nons between Oil City and Kiski Jet., and they can all be gotten in, if the brothers working with them or next to them would apply the motto “No card, no favors.” and enforce it at all times. This is the whole trouble. These men are used too good. Some of them will tell you: “What’s the use of me joining the Order, I am used just as well by the members as those who do belong, and receive just as much money as you do, why should I pay out nty money for something I am getting now for nothing?” Such men are worse than “scabs,” and should be treated accordingly. Any member who wishes to do his duty by trying to get in these nons, will be furnished a list on application to the writer. Get it and get after them, and if they won't come in without doing so, then enforce our motto good and strong, and the sensible ones will change their minds before very long. / Be sure and remit your dues and assessments before August 31st, to keep in good standing, and protect your beneficiaries. Send ftiem in at once. Don’t neglect it and allow yourself to become delinquent and non-beneficial. You can hand or send me your dues if you wish, but your M. B. D. assessment, accompanied by the signed slip, must go, with your money order, to Bro. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, at St. Louis, Mo. Division 17 is in bet- ter condition today with more members in good standing than ever before, and our membership is increasing every day. The brothers and sisters all over the system are also paying their dues up better this term than ever before. This shows that there are better’ days in store for us in the very near future, so don’t get discouraged, or knock, but boost the game and stay in the battle till Vhe fight is over and be able to help us shout “victory.” Ckrt. 18. Allegheny Division, Low Grade Branch— Bro. J. D. Steinbrook has returned to Shan- v non after a two weeks’ vacation at his home near Emlenton, relieved by Mr. Hepler. Bro. O. M. Connor spent his July relief day at his home with his parents, and Bro. S. T. McEntyre spent his taking in the sights in Pitts- burg. Sisters Blakeley and Reitzel have returned from a ten days’ vacation at Atlantic City and other eastern points, relieved by Bro. Robertson and Mr. Campbell. J. L. Larkin was off several days recently owing to the death of his mother, and Miss Meisinger on account of the illness and death of her mother. We extend them our sincere sympathy. Bro. Craig spent his July relief day on hi» farm harvesting hay, and Bro. W. W. McCollum spent his in Du Bois. We are glad to have Bro. Dinger back again after several weeks’ illness. F. A. Bundy, also back again, off on account of sickness, will soon be with us. Bro. Carbcrry. off several weeks with a split finger, is again for the Brookville “lineup.” Bro. M. L. Stanley relieved H. L. Baker while he attended the Elks Convention, in Rochester, N. Y. Bro. Deemer is relieving Mr. Shaffer, while acting as extra agent at Emlenton. Bro. P. T. Carey was off a few days recently, relieved by Bro. Scgui. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1377 We are glad to learn that Bro. J. L. Crawley is able to be on duty again after being off some time with a very severe attack of diphtheria. The tower at West End was struck by lightning in one of the recent electrical storms and the tele- phone and telegraph instruments put out of ser- vice', Bro. B. L. Stanley receiving quite a severe shock. G. M. B. THE BUG-VILLE BALL AT PRENTICE. Last niRht t’was warm and sultry, Doors and windows open wide. The lamp was burning brightly. And I laughed till I almost died. Now, I’ll tell you all about it. Of the cause for all this glee. We had a fancy dressed-up ball, Where plainly I could see. The block sheet was the ball-room And the music sure was swell, Six Katy-dids and a cricket Took seats on our inkwell. Then came the sports from Bug-ville, Some on foot and some by trains, But the upper class aristocrats / All came by aeroplanes. When each had met the other And acquainted all were made. They lined up for the first grand march, And aside all trouble laid. Round and round they marched, Jimmie cockroach with queen bee, Lady-bug and Percy Miller Gertrude Bed-bug with Doggie Flee. They square danced, and they schottisched, And they waltzed and two-stepped too. And it was a rea4 swell blow-out. But I’ve a secret to tell you. When all were busy dancing, Jackie Bed-bug and Miss Flee, Done the turkey trot and Tango On my ear where none could see. When this funny ball was over, All were happy as could be, Said, “I’d used them all just lovely And they’d come and live with me.” Lutt. NOTICE. Members Conemaugh Division — S Local Chairman Bro. M. Stephens has resigned from the P. R. R. and forwarded all the papers to me pertaining to the local chairmanship of your division, requesting me to act in his stead, until you elect his successor. I will do the very best 1 can, but I earnestly urge you to get together and decide upon some good loyal brother for your local chairman, as it is impossible for me to act in that capacity for two divisions away from home organizing the most of the time, a* I am at present. Until you can do this I will only be too glad to do any- thing I can for you. Write me at my home address and advise me in regard to any matters requiring immediate attention. Yours fraternally, O. T. Arjendt, Asst. General Chairman Northern Grand Div. Concmaugh Division Notes — The two joint meetings held in Pittsburg, Pa., July 7th, were a grand success. Second Vice- President Bro. T. M. Pierson, Bro. J. F. Miller, General Chairman Penna. System Division No. 17, and Bro. C. B. Pierce, General Chairman B. & O. System Division No. 33, made very interest- ing addresses at both the morning and evening meetings. The various local chairmen from the several divisions of each road running into the city were present and talked of the conditions on their respective divisions, making this one of the best and most instructive meetings of its kind ever held here. If you were not present at one of these meetings you are the loser. You are familiar with the fact that on account of having resigned my position with the P. R. R., I must also discontinue my office as local chairman. Pending a selection of my successor, Bro. O. T. Arendt, of the Allegheny Division, will look after the affairs of this division. If you have any choice for local chairman or have in mind any good brother who will serve, notify the general chairman and the boys with whom you meet, and use your influence to secure his election. ^ There are a number of good men on the division who owe it to themselves and to the organization to take up the work where I have left off. In conclusion I wish to say now, I have only one regret, and that is that it was seemingly best for me to leave you at this time before the grievances we have before the management are settled. Do not lose sight of the fact that our president will continue to look after our interest until a settlement is reached, whether it is 'sooner or later. Stand by the organization and give it your sup- port, that is the only way you can help to better the now almost intolerable conditions under which you are working. Yours fraternally, Maktin Stephens, L. C. Ren 070 Division — A lever plant is being installed in “AD” Ridgway town, the switches will be connected with locks and can not be thrown unless unlocked by the operator. The switch engine will make this a husky job for the second and third trick men. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1378 Thk Railroad “CA” tower will be moved about 200 feet west, a double crossover put in and an cightvlevcr plant installed. Material is now on the ground for the signal work. Bro. Blassey, bid in first “GR,” vice O’Brien, who bid in third “AK.” Relief job now open. Also third “SM” and “KN” and temporary vacancy third "PF.” Bro. R. L. Hicks, a new man, bid in third “MS,” and E Y. Blaxsten, second “VE.” Mrs. E. N. T. Pfoutz, second “AD,” off sev- eral days, was relieved by Bro. Frampton, sec- ond “CA,” relieved by G. E. McGonigal, another new man. Brothers, send in your notes by the 20th, so we can have an interesting write-up each month. The nons on this division have absolutely no excuse for not having an up-to-date card. Make an effort, everybody, to get them in and better the condition of us all. The semi-monthly pay-day became effective July 1st. Pay days will probably be about the 12th and 27th. Div. Coe. Members Williamsport and Susquehanna Divi- sions— It is with a heart full of praise and gratitude that I congratulate you for the assistance you have so kindly rendered me in answering correspond- ence and working so nobly in building up our great cause. We are rapidly passing through a great ordeal, and every act has been done in a most honorable manner. We can look up to Him who doeth all things well and say that our organization is clean, without spot or blemish. Should there possibly be a member who has forgotten to pay his dues I urge you to remit at once. There never was a time in the history of the organization when the membership were so enthusiastic, even the non-members who have been so long in seeing the dawn of a newborn day are becoming thoroughly awakened. A large number of applications are coming in, which is encouraging indeed. We have had a steady growth during the past nineteen months, notwithstanding the vast energy that has been used to defeat us. But “truth, though crushed to earth, will rise again,” and we are not at all surprised at the good results received from our past labors. We have worked among you for the glory of the cause which we love so much, paying our dues the same as other members, and all we ask is that you continue to give us your hearty support and do whatever you are asked to do. I trust you will all go forward with a still greater zeal for the cause in the future than in the past. Give the company your best energy while at work, and do all you can to keep the bulletin board clean as far as our department is concerned. Fraternally and sincerely, A. C. Grieb, Local Chairman. Telegrapher. M ilhamsport and Susquehanna Divisions Xotct — Brothers, there is still good material on these divisions for you to work on, who, if approached in the right way, would join promptly. Get after the nons working with or near you. have a good plain talk with them, tell them what we have already done for them, and what we can do for them in the very near future, if they will come in and help us; our interests are identical, and the stronger our forces the sooner we can win. Help our worthy Local Chairman. Bro. Grieb, in this great work. There is work for every one to do. In order to have a good write-up each month I must get the news from the entire divi- sion. I can not do this alone, nor can two or three of us do it. Let each brother who hears of an item, however small and unimportant it may seem, send it to me. Each brother consider himself an assistant correspondent, and we will have a very nice write-up each month. Bro. C. E. Lacey, “HY” nights, while off on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. H. C. Brown, from Milton. Sister P. U. Reighard, third “UB” Williamsport, was relieved recently by Bro. Belles, later sent to “KI” to post. Bro. W. H. Kebach, third “FY” tower, off sev- eral days, relieved by J. T. Talley and A. L. Grimm. It is now Bro. W. H. Tyson, third “JN.” Bro. C. R. Bailets, first “UR” tower, has given his new home a coat of paint. Bro. H. B. Putt, third at “CF” - tower, off July 12th, was relieved by A. L. Grimm. Bro. A. R. Fenstermacher, third, and Bro. L. S. Wagner, second “ZA” tower, have changed tricks for a month. Bro. G. E. Shaffer, first at “DR” tower, took in the ball game at. Philadelphia on his relief day July 8th. Bro. E. J. Fetterhoff," first “MO” tower, was off ten days recently camping with a party of friends in the wilds along the L. & T. branch. Bro. H. E. Boyer has been busy on the firing line since he joined, and has already secured sev- eral applications, with the promise of more. Oh for many more with the spirit and willingness of Bro. Boyer. Bro. Joe Schlotman, second “J” tower, who has not been able to work since December 16th last, underwent another successful operation in Philadelphia, July 10th, and is getting along as well as can be expected. He is one of our staunchest members, who never fails to put in a good word for the Order when the opportunity offers itself. Bro. R. S. Frey, first at “CY” tower, has painted his remodeled home and made a very cosy place out of it, Ralph has a small farm, where he puts in some of his leisure time, and also helps his father occasionally on his large farm. He is certainly energetic. “Steve.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1379 Sunbury and Shamokin Divisions — No notes were published in the June or July number owing to my absence in the West. All the brothers should read pages fifteen to twenty in the convention number proceedings and they will be enlightened as to our case. Capitalism and its methods are undergoing a grilling before the Senate Lobbying Committees. It is only natural that an employer will resort to the most contemptible means to down organized labor; and toilers, working with each other to secure only what is just, are harrassed by such means that have been resorted to by the so-called Manufacturers' Association. It is time that an investigation be made of other than laboring organizations. Bro. W. S. Reigle, second "RQ” tower, is scour- ing the wild and woolly West. Someone circulated the report that the O. R. T. was dead on the Sunbury Division. There are still enough left to carry the coffin, if it proves necessary, and we will invite the "nosey” party to the funeral when it occurs. If the United States should ship some of the coffins secured to bring home the old vets who fought for a just cause at Gettysburg to. the Sunbury Division, to bury a few hopeless knockers in, we would furnish a bunch of onions for decora- tions. . Telegraphers are in demand in various parts of the country, but telegraphers going to an organized road had better get a card. Semi-monthly pay in effect now is a great improvement over the old method. New Jersey, Ohio, New York, Indiana, Missouri, and Mich- igan, and some other States have similar laws. New York State telegraphers and signalmen now enjoy two days off per month with pay. Remit your dues promptly, and remain loyal. If it were not for the O. R. T., we would still be working twelve hours with no vacations, and in every town there would be a dozen operators ready to take your place. The Order is what you make it. If you stand by your organization and do your part in getting in the nons, then there will be no doubt about the outcome of our struggle. The men representing you have families, and as much if not more at stake than you have, and are entitled to your undivided sup- port. There are men on the Sunbury and Sham- okin Divisions whose names will be historic for the" brave stand they have taken, and the sac- rifices they haVe made. We can not be misled, because we are wise to the fact that the howlers and wailers do not represent over two members on these divisions. Cert. 11. Harrisburg Division — There are still a few who, it seems, can not realize the fact that the only hope we have for the betterment of existing conditions is to do as our successful neighbors have done, stand pat, and do the things we undertake in a syste- matic way, by thorough organization. If our em- ployers went about their business in the manner many of us are doing, they would not be in busi- ness today. Let us all try to better ourselves socially, morally and financially, and not continue to keep on promising ourselves and others to do this next month, when we will find ourselves in the same circumstances and probably worse. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Let us have this division solid in a few months, and when we ask for something better we will have the support of the entire division. Wake up the few delinquents, have them pay their dues and help better conditions. The hour has struck, the night passed, and the day dawns when victory will be won for the O. R. T. on this system. Our local chairman, Bro. C. S. Melcher, is n very busy hustler these .last few months. He seems to be in his glory writing up the nons, and having the ex-members reinstated. Bro. H. M. Shields is so busy these days he can’t take his days of enjoyable recreation off to catch the finny salmon. But he is an adept fish- erman of nons, and those fallen by the wayside. J. J. Kennedy attended and enjoyed the meet- ing at Columbia on July 10th, meeting the boys and renewing old acquaintances. Bro. Harry Deibler was also at the meeting. Our Grand division organizer, Bro. V. H. Huff, from the famous “Hoosier” State, Indiana, where all the notables live, such as James Whitcomb Riley, Geo. Ade, and himself, is rounding up the nons on # this division. Boys, send me a few items for the next write- up, and every brother be an organizer for a few months and you will be surprised at the results. Cert. 2004. Baltimore Division — Our division is making progress in perfecting our organization, having secured two applica- tions this month from our extra list, with others promising to follow. Our open meeting held at the Huntingdon Hall, was a kind of an eye opener to all the nons who attended and heard our gen- eral chairman in a very able manner tell of what the O. R. T. had done for the telegraphers all over this country, and gave good logical reasons why every man who follows the business should be identified with the organization that represents his profession. We are living in a day of organizing when every branch of industry is organized, and it is necessary to protect our interests that we have the best possible organization. Bro. G. J. Ebeline, who has been on the sick list, is back to duty again. Bro. J. E. Smith is at "K” and Bro. Abe Sirkis is also hitting the extra list. G. M. Smith and W. M. Lanias are doing the extra work in the superintendent's office. Hope George Smith will be able to get some of those fellows to have a little nerve and tell the big man that they are American citizens and can join the O. R. T. if they want to. Our local chairman, Bro. T. E. Fidlcr, is doing his best, and each of us should give him every possible assistance to line up the extra men on our division. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1380 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bros. Tracy, E. W. and J. L. Talbott, and VV. Burns, members of the White Hall baseball team, went to Monkton, Md., and beat that team 8 to 1. Remember, brothers, this is the last month you are in Rood standing, and pay your dues at once. This is the only way to protect your beneficiaries. The local chairmen have a contest on among themselves to see which division will have the best paid-up membership within the prescribed sixty days. I am sure we all want to see our division stand first, and we can make it so if we all do a little to help our local chairman. We expect this term to make this organization count for something on this system. Can’t we count on you to help in the fight? “Teddy." Maryland Division — A joint meeting of the Maryland and Baltimore Divisions, held in Baltimore, June 15th, was largely attended by the members and their wives, and a very enjoyable and profitable evening was spent. After addresses by several of the members, re- freshments were served and we were also treated to several fine solos by Mrs. F. F. Sullivan, which were very much appreciated. This was an innovation for the members, and the promise is made that it will be repeated in the near future. The Maryland Division members were conspicu- ous by their absence, but having found out what they missed, they will, no doubt, be present at the . next meeting of this kind. Bros. Brenize and Fidler were the champion ice cream dispensers, and were awarded the cake they seized while no one was looking. Would- suggest Bro. Brenize bring a plate and a spoon next time. This is dues-paying time for the term ending December 31st, and we trust the boys will pay up promptly. There is quite a rivalry between the divisions as to which shall have the highest percentage of paid up members by Sq>tember 1st, and we feel sure the boys on the Maryland Divi- sion will lead them all. The business of the Committee of Arrange- ments for the convention has been finished up, all bills paid and we are square with the “game,** which fact will be appreciated by all interested. Bro. Wise, of “UN,” extends an invitation to the boys to partake of the good things raised on his farm. None but up-to-date men apply. Don’t be backward, there is plenty for all. “Novice." Trenton Division, Lower End — Rates to join: August, $8.25; September, $7.50; October, $6.75; November, $6.00; December, $5.25. From now on every member in good standing will receive $1.00 commission on eich new member secured. Brothers, get busy with the nons. This is easy money for all who have a little push «ti them and are interested in the welfare of the Order. J. II. Austin, A. L. ('. Trenton Division, Lower End, Xotes— “No cards, no favors,” first, last and all the time. The nons have had every chance to come in and help us, and those who won’t do it should not be shown any consideration. There should not be a non or delinquent on the entire system longer, and there will not in a very short time if the members will all db their part without fear or favor. The contracts held by the scheduled roads in the country is proof -positive as to what the O. R. T. can do when the men on a road are thoroughly organized, and that’s what we must *ork for. As its members we are after members, and we must have them. Then we can get a schedule like the Erie secured recently with a raise of salaries for telegraphers, including 150 agents, of $68,000 a year and the recognition of the O. R. T. The morning meeting was well attended in Camden, on June 26th, about thirty present, with Local Chairman Simanton officiating, assisted by General Chairman Miller, National Organizers Ellis, Truitt and Rex. The addresses were good and well to the point, and Local Chairman Walsh, of the opposition, paid close attention to the speakers. Don’t forget that the meetings at Camden are held regularly every fourth Thursday in the month, morning and evening, and that a con- tinuance of these meetings will depend on the turn out. These meetings cost money, boys. Let us lend our presence, as the few duped ones are beginning to see the light. Div. Cor., Cert. 666. THE NON. (By Cert. 666, Div. 17.) I’m a non, I wish to state. About which I love to prate, I haven’t been long in the service, But carry a roster in my pocket’s crevice. When pay day rolls around, You bet I can be found Right in line to take my turn And grab the extra money I didn’t earn. And all benefits from the O. R. T. receive; And the members ready to deceive, I want everything along the line Which the O. R. T. said was fine. Of course, I can’t take a message or a “9,” But all the eats and “hay” is mine. When the O. R. T. organizer comes around I crawl into a hole down in the ground. They wish me to become a member, But I can’t, as it costs legal tender, I promised to get a card W'hen westward trains run eastward. 1 don’t mind asking favors galore, Though my gall might put you on the floor. With eight hours on and sixteen off for rest. I'm the train dispatcher’s pest. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1381 W . J. & S. Division — Pay your dues promptly and keep an up-to- date card all the time. Be sure to remit for your M. B. D. assessment to Bro. L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo., and your dues to Bro. George E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. Meetings every fourth Thursday at 10:00 a. m. and 8 :00 p. m., at the usual place, Goff’s Build- ing, Camden, N. J. We desire the Trenton and W. J. & S. boys to come to these meetings and let us hear how things are going in their localities. On July 1st, 1913, an order was promulgated by the Superintendent of the W. J. & S. Division, that no man employed after that date should be paid for posting, or when not working regular. We were formerly paid whether we worked or not, and when no regular job assigned, we were supposed to post. This is for the information of those seeking jobs. $57.50 a month and only a few days’ work, is very enticing for new men. Bro. Thurston, at Ocean City, resigned because he could not get help to do the. work. Bro. Thurston was a good man and worked for the interest of the company. Ex-Bro. Goff took charge and he got the help that Bro. Thurston wanted. Crosson and Carter, both good men, have also resigned and got jobs elsewhere. The students being hired can’t do the work satisfac- torily. Agent Abrahamson Woodbine, on vacation, was relieved by Ex-Agent Goff, and Agent Pfaehler, Gibbstown, by Ex-Agent Thompson, who also relieved Bro. Atkinson, at Sewell on vacation. C. Shimp, agent' Yorktown, on vacation, was relieved by Ex-Agent Marks, who also relieved Agent Tuft at Wenonah, on vacation. Bro. Mike Bowe bid in second Glassboro, tem- porarily, Mrs. Millie Bostwick, “CH” Woodbury, and Joe Corsiglia, “PR” Camden, N. J. The lat- ter has not been relieved at Bridgeton yet, as the new men coming on the road can not fill these jobs. Bro. G. E. Nightingale has returned to duty after being off sick two weeks. We missed him at our last meeting. We are glad to hear of his recovery and also that his wife is improving nicely now. Bro. T. C. Hitchner’s wife was operated on in Cooper Hospital; is improving nicely and will soon be able to go home. Bro. Hitclmer has our sympathy. Boys, in sending your dues to Bro. Nightingale, you will save him a lot of extra work by attach- ing the notice he sent you to your remittances, as it will save him looking you up in the index. This is very easily done and will he appreciated by him. Bro. Donovan is at the cut-off, while Mr. Dela- f range is in “KN.” Pete Young has returned to “KN,” displacing G. E. Lent. C. L. Pfleiger, who was dispatching on Cape May Division phone, second trick, now has charge of the single track on the lower end of this division. We all miss him. A. Craig relieved him. Div. Cor. N. C. & St. L. R. R. Chicago District — Want to thank Bro. Criss for helping me out this time. Bro. G. Thorneburg is enjoying his twelve days’ vacation with pay, relieved by A. V. Place. Bro. W. M. Weber, agent Burr Oak, has resigned and gone to the B. & O. We wish him luck. He was relieved by Mr. Mendell, from Sidney, on bid. Bro. C. W. White, local chairman for the fourth district, is making the nons give an account of themselves in great fashion, securing two new applications this month. Every member should help Bro. White to make this one of the best divisions on the road. Initiation fee for August is $8.83. Your local chairman will supply you with application blanks. Let us keep up the Hammond meetings. It is to your own interest that they be kept going the same as last winter. Let us get busy and see if we can not have a meeting attended not only by the local chairman and his board of adjustment, but by every mem- ber noj working a second trick. The man on first, at Argos, is taking his vaca- tion that the committee secured for him, and enjoying privileges he never enjoyed before, and still refuses to support the Order, either by good words, or joining. Well, you know the remedy. Bro. J. H. Drake, who relieved him, can take his twelve days with a clear conscience. Bro. C. O. Crisenberry attended the Bellevue meeting, and gave an account of the convention doings. He has also been to Conneaut and told the brothers down there just all that happened. W c of the fourth division should have a meeting also, and hear his report. Bro. F. I). Ensly received his vacation the last of June, at South Whitley; Bro. S. R. Cris- man went fishing and spent part of his vacation in Illinois, and Bro. John Whittkamper, second at Knox, spent his in Oklahoma, relieved by Bro. Weber. Bro. R. J. Dimmitt bid in second Knox. Bro. Stipp, formerly at Valparaiso, now in Arizona, has already sent General Secretary and Treasurer Criss his dues for the current term. He sends his “73” to all the brothers and invites them all to visit him during the Pan-American. Brothers, remember “X.” He was our worthy leader once and did great work; answer your calls without him having to call his arm off. Brothers, we have just lost through death the founder of our noble Order. Mere words arc too small to express our sincere and deep regret at having lost a man but for whose far-sightedness and determination we would probably have been today where we were years ago. We are reap- ing the benefits of his labor in our behalf. He wanted to be with bis boys again at the Baltimore convention, but was too sick to attend any of its sessions. l.et us all give something and do not forget the willow. Let Us make her declining years as happy as possible towards erecting bis Digitized by kjOOQle

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1382 The Railroad Telegrapher. monument, which will be a lasting memory to the man who has given us our chance for better things .yet to come. "Departing, he has left behind him foot- prints on the sands of time." Send me some items please. Guy. Cert. 157. C. H. & D. Ry. Second District South — Things are moving along in about the same old way with a slight increase in business and its resultant work. But we have heard of no pros- trations on account of over indulgence in labor, and a few cool days will take the "buzz out of the bonnets" of the boys who have been troubled with the heat. M. Young, third Erie Jet., off ten days, was relieved by Mr. Totten, a new man, who later relieved Mr. Seithman, second there, while "down on the farm" a few days. He is having a hard time since his return getting back to the regula- tion "city feed." Mr. Seithman is now at Bot- kins. Whenever a cloud of dust and burned gasoline overhangs the city of Lima, it is a sure sign that Bros. Snyder, of Cairo, and Nichols, of Cridersville, have blown into town on their smoke wagons. These bikes sure make business good for florists and musical organizations, so set the brakes a little, boys, we don’t want to lose any of our up*to-dates via the motorcycle route. We had one of the greatest electrical storms on Sunday night, Jufy 13th, ever witnessed in and around Lima. For three hours there were continuous flashes of lightning, followed by heavy thunder and torrents of rain. The boys had to resort to the use of the telegraph to do any work at all, as the phones were out of commis- sion in several of the offices. It sure sounds good to hear the 31’s going over the tickers again. Let us help our local chairman secure the few nons still left on this district. We expect to have a meeting at Lima for the brothers on this end as soon as things clear up a bit, when we hope to have our general chairman present. All will be notified in due time, and a large attendance is hoped for. Bros. Marker, from “AK” tower, and Seithman, from Erie Junction, were the only ones present at the informal meeting at Lima on July 8th. Brothers, send in some notes in regard to changes, etc., for the journal, so we can have a good write-up next month. Cert. 207. Springfield Division — Bro. Hornbeck, second Shops, off ten days in the* jungles of Indiana, after cither fish or bear, was relieved by Mr. Harper, from Newman. We are glad to hear that the wife of Bro. Clingan. first at Shops, is recovering from the serious burn she received some time ago. Bro. C. K. Wiley, who left the "sassafi as," to use his wot d>, some time ago. was tceently heard from in Eagle, Alaska. He lias a host of friends on this Division who remember lum. It is now Bro. Miles at Montezuma, making "MO" solid now. His young son gave them quite a scare recently when he took a good big drink of coal oil. Bert ran to his assistance, and with the help of the doctor, soon had the little fellow O. K. Bro. B. F. Sing, second Montezuma, sports a motor boat this summer and does some excursion stunts. Bro. W. W. Burk, third Montezuma, and wife, made a pleasure trip to Decatur, Sunday, July 27th. The steam shovel there has been getting out road ballast for the last two months, making extra work for the agent and men. The day of the President’s Special, two men were on at "Dl” and two at Hume to handle the business, the latter handling messages nearly all day for the officials. Bro. A. P. McCown, first Hume, was one of a party who went to the "shades” north of WavelanJ, Ind., and spent the 4th and 5th of July, having a fine time. Third Tuscola abolished, Bro. Chapman reliev- ing Mr. Robins to third Hume, who goes to the C. & E. I., as switchman. The depot at Milligan burned the night of July 22d, causing wire trouble all day the 23d and 24th. Bro. C. S. Singleton and wife have returned to Bloomingdale after a fifteen-day vacation spent in Columbus, Ohio, and Norfolk, Va., relieved by C. O. Vickory, a former agent on this division, who later Relieved Bro. Shreves, at Tuscola. Bro. C. A. Singleton anJ family, of Montezuma, spent Sunday recently with their son, Bro. C. S. Singleton, at Bloomingdale Glens. F. C. Clark, former car distributer, bid in third at Roachdale and will move there soon. R. J. Theill, agent Decatur, has been assigned the duty of reporting at 6:15 o’clock each morning to get the gravel trains out account of no oper- ator being on duly at that time. Boys, let us take this up with our local chairman and see that he is included in the schedule or this call be given to one of the telegraphers there. Bro. R. R. Huff. Garrett, on vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. Rideout. J. F. Shannon, agent East Springfield, on a three-weeks vacation. Bro. Clingan, first Shops, spent a week end camping on the river. He should be careful that he don’t get drowned now he is married. Mr. Price agent Keys, will soon be with us, and we also hope to land the agent in the new office at Bolivia shortly. The new dispatcher borrowed from the B. & O., who learned the road recently, is now on the east end. Looks like there might be teleg- raphers who would be able to take some of that work, as many old men as we have. Sister B. M. Dickey, agent Lintner, who started on her fifteen days’ vacation, became very ill at the end of the first week and had to return home. She will finish her visit later, if able, relieved by Mr. Blaase, a new man from Garrett, who will soon he with us. # Let us all try and get that non next to us. Don’t he afraid to talk. It won’t hurt him, and we net d them all to help u* get our new scheJ ulc. **B.” Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1383 Wellston Division— Bro. Walker, of Wellston, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Staunton of second. Bro. Warnecke, Washington C. H., who has been off sick for some time, is improving slowly and hopes to be with us again within a month or two. Business on this division has fallen off con- siderably. Jamestown second closed. Bro. Wood relieving Bro. Ridgeway on first, who is work- ing at the carpenter trade. Bro. Morrison is thinking of taking a course in wireless telegraphy. Several bad storms recently put the wires oti the “bum.” On about one hundred poles be- tweerf Dayton and Wellston the wires are just lying on the cross arms, uninsulated. It keeps Lineman Goodwin busy looking after trouble. Dispatcher Cole spent several days fishing at Musselman, and later went to Celina in hopes of having better luck. Mr. Drake is relieving him. Bro. Stevenson has just moved into the new depot at Milledgeville, and is naturally very proud of it. Since the old depot burned down a box car has been in use. It is now Bro. Wood at Jamestown, and Bro. Kelly third Chillicothe. Both fine fellows, and we are glad to have them with us. Hub., Cert. 187. C., M. A 8t. P. Ry. Third District, C. & Af. Division — Bro. Smith, first at 68, has returned from the West in good order. Presume Bro. Miller will now return to second, anything else but a sec- ond trick would be the next thing to a vacation. W. R. Walker, relief man, while Bro. Smith was off, has gone with the Soo Line at Minneapolis. He is a good man and we wish him success. The agent at Franksville disappeared recently, and Bro. Tom Merriman, tower “A68,” went there until a man could be had. Bro. M. J. Flara, third Somers, has gone on ' another division of this road. We all hope Bro. Thompson, agent Somers, will be selected as the agents’ and telegraphers’ man on the safety committee. He’d make a good man. Bro. M. J. Gould, agent Ranney, was called to his old home at Fox Lake, Wis., on account of death of his father-in-law, ani while he was there spent a few days at the annual home-coming, held there a day or so later. He was relieved by Bro. F. G. Lucas, agent Wadsworth, and he by his son, Bro. C. F. Lucas. Bro. Adams, agent Grays Lake, 111., off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Guyton, second Rus- sell. There is a good job open at Rondout now, boys, -the second trick man there being called to St. Louis a few days ago. Cert. 1261. Kansas City Division — A rousing meeting was held at Laredo Sunday. July 13th. The attendance was good from tin- middle and west divisions, but could have been much better. Bro. Soyster was on hand and helped out the meeting. Three hours were spent discussing matters of mutual interest. The fol- lowing members were present: Bros. Soyster, Davis, Blackman, Roberts, Allen, Gallagher, R. H. Riddell, Brown, Paulley, Brough, Busick, Herdman, Hodenfield, Evans, Brockman. Wright, Griffing, Beistle, Owens, Williamson, Maytum and Miss McCarty. On the morning of Juse 26th the boys were shocked to hear of the death of Bro. Henry Stusak, third Linby, who became despondent and took his own life in the depot. He was beloved by his fellow employes, and was well thought of by .the officials, and in the vicinity of Linby, where he had been working for about three years. His remains were taken to Walford, where his parents reside and burial was made in the National Bohemian Cemetery, in Cedar Rapids. Bro. Stusak was 21 years old and unmarried. Young Cockrell is relieving the boys at Coburg, and Bro. Sandusky is on third Linby, pending bulletin. Bro. Hoover, agent Jerome, spent a day in Cen- terville seeing the sights. Boys, be careful about sleeping on duty. It only counts against our organization. We can’t expect better conditions unless we give good ser- vice in return. Nine hours is not long to stay awake. Let us hit the ball and put up a good game. Then we will expect larger gate receipts. Bro. Boughtin, of Mystic, and some unknown brother on west end, sent me a nice bunch of items for this write-up. Bro. Glenn Anderson, of third Washington, on thirty-day trip to southern Missouri visiting par- ents. Relieved by Bro. J. V. Tuomey. Bro. Jim McCarty relieved by Bro. Dempsey at North English, nights, relieved Sister Sisk, at Rutledge, two weeks. Bro. McCallum, formerly of C. R. I. & P. and S. P., is working the loop job there. Chief Dispatcher Moore, on vacation in the east, relieved by Mr. Schieck, and he on first by Mr. Clapp. Bro. J. V. Tuomey goes on an extended leave shortly, and another division correspondent will be appointed to succeed him. Sister Williamson, now helper at Braymer. Miss Jones, daughter of late T. W. Jones, is soon to go on as helper there. Bro. Jno. Guy, of Scwal, made a trip over the division recently. Bro. J. C. Atterberry, of Ludlow, off a few days last month visiting at Mexico, Mo., relieved by Bro. A. R. Atterberry. Bro. W. N. Carnes, agent Dawn, Mo., off few days last month visiting relatives in Nebraska, and putting up hay, relieved by Mr. Johnson, from Braymer. The June Telegrapher contained the item that Bro. T. H. Tuomey was working the loop job at Otta Jet. It should have read Bro. J. V. Tuomey. Bro. Burkiieiser, first Mystic, who recently joined, has resigned to $<i into the insurance hu«i n« ss. We wish him the best of success. Mi. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1384 The Railroad Telegrapher. Hodenfield bid in the vacancy and second Mystic is up for bids, filled temporarily by Bro. Boughtin, relieved on third Mystic, by Bro. Findlay, a new man from Q. O. & K. C. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Be It Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Henry Stusak, at Linby, Iowa, on June 26th, that Division 23 has lost a faithful member and that we, his brother telegraphers, have lost an esteemed friend whose memory will long be cherished, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to The Telegrapher for publication and a copy placed on the records of Division 23. Wm. Roberts, M. K. Blackman, S. A. Allen, Committee. Members of the River, C. V. & Wabasha Divi- sions— Bro. C. R. Latourelle having resigned as corre- spondent for the River, C. V. and Wabasha Divi- sions on account of not being able to properly care for it in his new position, I have appointed Bro. Geo. J. Leahy, 1706 Linden Ave., Minneap- olis, Minn., correspondent for your district and would ask each of you to assist him in having a good write-up in each issue of the journal. The condition of a division is usually shown by the write-up in the journal. Drop him a few lines about the 15th or 17th of the month .in regard to the changes and other happenings. Do not wait for someone else to do it, but send him any- thing you may hear of and 1 am sure you will be gratified by the results. Yours fraternally, L. H. Grau, Local Cor. River C. V. and Wabasha Division Notes — Bro. Clifford Kenyon, who is seriously ill with typhoid fever in St. Mary’s Hospital, Minneapolis, is well and favorably known over the division and the boys all hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Dannie Clifford and his bride took in the celebration at Frontenac on the Fourth. The gravel trains made the boys’ heads gray for a week on the Short Line. Eighty cars were unloaded daily with no delay to the regular traf- fic which averages more than 100 trains per day. Bro. J. P. Leahy, bid in second Signal Tower, and A. P. Hilger, Mazeppa agency, second Lower Yard, is open for bids. One of the best things that has happened for some time was the discontinuance of the three hours’ clerical work in the St. Paul freight house, required of the third man at Chestnut Street. Chief Dispatcher Skewes was unable to keep an operator there, so cut out the clerical work, and the boys now work eight hour tricks, which makes the position more desirable. The third man at Lower Yard is still doing clerical work, hut Mr. Skewes promises to have it cut out there too at an early date. Installing the automatic signals between Hast- ings and River Junction is progressing rather slowly, owing to a shortage of poles. The equated system of figuring tonnage went into effect July 1st. The new system is based on the fact that the fewer wheels there are in a train of given tonnage, or, in other words, the higher the average weight of the cars, the easier the train will haul. As a result we are seeing some record trains, and the car repairers are working overtime to keep the drawbars in the cars. Don’t stop any of those big trains unnecessarily, boys, because besides delay there is always danger of breaking in two when start- ing. Have the block ready for them before they slow up and take no chances. You boys who are working at the same station with a non should welcome your opportunity to make a convert. Get him to pack a pasteboard, and the committee will feel more like standing pat the next time they go to Chicago. We are glad to welcome Bro. Clymer, who has just returned to third at Lower Yard after a protracted illness. Bro. J. P. Leahy spent the Fourth at Miles City, Mont., watching the cowboys and Indians perform. It is rumored that one of ..the brothers down the line is teaching students. ' We are very sorry to hear this as it means that he has broken the obligation he signed when he became a brother. Of course the report may be exaggerated, and we hope it is, but if not we would advise him to discontinue before summary action, is taken. Bro. Marron has resumed at Kellogg and Bro. Mervin is now relieving Mr. Green on fcecond Lower Yard, who goes to Rosemount. Mr. Pursell, third Lower Yard, was relieved by Mr. Melton, and he by Bro. Clymer, the regular man. Bro. Harry Peed is performing in the big chair at “A” office on third. Stay awake, boys, and help the brother in the dispatcher's chair all you can. Bro. Wilcox, second South 'Minneapolis, on his annual fishing trip, was relieved by Bro. J. P. Leahy, from the signal tower, relieved by Pat Corcoran, from Chestnut street. On the morning of the 14th a carload of hogs in an eastbound extra became derailed and tipped over on the cross-overs at Chestnut street. The accident occurred just before the busy passenger train rush and blocked everything in the Union Depot for over two hours, during which there is no question about Superintendent Strawhorn’s salary being well earned. Keep your eye on the disagreement between the trainmen and the Eastern roads. The New- lands-Clayton bill, which is now a law, may make some difference in the method of arbitrating such disputes in the future. Opr. Mervin, who relieved Opr. Green at Lower Yard, only stayed one day, going to Red Wing to relieve Mr. Thomas, who came to Lower Yard, but was satisfied with one look, the men there having to double to cover second trick. If Digitized by YiOOQle

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i The Railroad Telegrapher. 1385 Dispatcher Skewes would arrange for eight-hour tricks at that office, as lie did at Chestnut street, some competent brother would bid it in and put an end to the changing and doubling. Mr. Mayo, a N. P. terminal man, is now on second there pending' bulletin. The man Bro. Clifford recently found in full and belligerent possession of the Red Wing office did not carry a card. Bro. Roy Kenyon, relieving the dispatchers at Newport, was relieved at South Minneapolis by Mr. Stanton, from the Western Union. We have two brothers dispatching on this division S. M. Division — Bro. A. I. Eggan bid in Rushford agency, making the temporary ^ bulletin permanent, and Bro. W. E. Campbell bid in Bryant agency. Traveling Inspector H. E. Brock calls on the boys occasionally and helps straighten out the overs and shorts. Trainmaster F. J. Holmes frequently rides the way freights and when they are late takes off his coat and dives into the work with a vim. Frank isn’t afraid of work. Bro. V. E. Hanson checked in at Wessington Springs. Bro. E. M. Phillips, at Lake Preston, a little under the weather, is being relieved by A. E. Lambert. Bro. J. M. Mayer has taken his as- signment at Minn. Lake. The agent at Forestburg is very sick, and will probably have to leave for a few months at least. Dispatchers’ vacations at LaCrosse are over and Bro. Ed. Laugen will return to first Jackson. Bro. G. B. Turner, local chairman, has not yet recovered from his illness. We hope George will soon be among us again. Crops in general along this division are look- ing well and present indications are that business will be brisk this fall. We could use a few good station men on this division and a few good telegraphers. Good men are scarce. Bro. Wesley Aldrich, first Pipestone, has re- signed to enter the civil service. We arc sorry to see him go. A “safety first” picnic was held at Madison, S. D., July 15th. A good sized crowd was in attendance consisting of delegates from all de- partments of the service. The main feature of the afternoon was the ball game between the trainmen and the enginemen, resulting in a score of 15 to 14 in favor of the enginemen. Errors and much “rooting” were features of the game. After a picnic supper, various races were pulled off and prizes awarded the winners. Lake Madi- son furnished ample enjoyment for launch parties, rowing, swimming, fishing and bathing. Later there was speaking at the auditorium pertaining to “Safety First.” Cbkt. 88. Dcs Moines Division — The numerous gravel trains arc keeping the boys on the north end extra busy, and we hope they will have some extra help when monthly reports come due. This division was well represented at the Des Moines O. R. T. Club by Carl , Osborn, L. L. Jeffries, O. W. Nelson, John Kudej, Thos. Hayett, P. H. Zenor and S. S. Price. There will not be a meeting in August, the next being Septem- ber 21st, when we hope the Des Moines Division makes as good a showing as at the last one.' Bro. A. L. Grooms, at Varania, is going to have his device for handing train orders to passing trains patented. We all hope it wfill be a success and that he will make a fortune. He was relieved on vacation recently by W. H. Roach. Bro. O. M. Case, at Redfield, was relieved over a month, while on his western trip, by F. S. Hudson. Bro. G. W. Hanon, of Fonda, spent Sunday. July 13th, at his home with relatives at Defi- ance, Iowa. Bro. D. H. Houghtaling is on a two weeks’ vacation to Chicago and back East, and may return married. W. H. Roach, who relieved Bro. Jackman of Albert City a few days, later received a tele- gram at Gillett Grove regarding his brother, who was killed in a train wreck out West. We extend our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sorrow to Bro. Roach. There are only two noqs now on our division, and five delinquents. Let us all get up to date and help each other better our own condition. I wish to thank the one brother who sent me items this month and wish that each one would take enough interest to send me any news that you can. If you haven’t time to write please call “C” and tell me. I sure need your help. Bro. Nelson, at Adel, is recovering his health fast and is now nearly caught up with his work. We are all glad that he feels like himself again. Bro. John Kudej, of Waukee, had the pleasure of his sister’s and his lady friend’s company one day in July. There is going to be a general jacking up on this division if the boys don’t wake up and answer the wire and give the dispatchers better service. They have something under way that will cause considerable trouble for several of the boys, and it would be a very good policy for everyone to do his part and avoid this. Bro. C. Stahl relieved Mr. Cary at Clive for a week, who spent the time with his mother at Chillicothe, Mo., she being sick. He then re- lieved Bro. D. Rundberg at Yale for a week, on a business trip. Bro. L. L. Jeffries, relieved by Mr. Humm for a few days, visited friends and relatives in Des Moines. His wife is visiting her relatives in Minnesota. Bro. W. J. Black's wife, of Sac City, spent a few days with relatives and friends at Grimes. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1386 The Railroad Telegrapher. Several depots on the line are being painted and improvements in general are under way. There were several special passenger trains off the Illinois Central at Storm Lake to I*avina to a carnival during July and large crowds were handled. The well at Clive under way for four months is now two hundred and eighty feet deep and no water yet. Prospect good for a trip to China. A new spur was built on the Boone Line dur- ing July — called Kelsey Spur. G. R. Dickman acted as chief while W. D. Chase was on a Western trip with his boy, John, a brakeman on the Boone passenger line. G. Dickman, on his vacation, was relieved by Second Trick Dispatcher F. M. Cook; Evans on third. Dispatcher Cook was very sick for a few days in July. Harry Calhoun drew first Rockwell City. Third Clive is still open. Bro. E. Hunter, of Gillett Grove, spent a pleasant Sunday in Storm Lake, making the trip in an auto. We were all glad to see Bro. Derrickson going over the division in July and wish we could see more of him. He sure lined up a bunch of the boys who were working overtime and several other violations. J. J. Williams, of Cooper, was on a short vaca- tion in July. S. S. Price, at Clive, takes a trip to the Rocky Mountains near Denver for a few weeks’ vaca- tion in August. Don’t fail to send me any news items that you may have at any time. Bro. Carl Osbourn has taken the degree of Commandery in the Masonic lodge at Sac City He expects soon to be a thirty-third degree Mason. S. S. Price, Div. Cor. C. & C. B., Iowa Division — It is now Bro. E. O. Kinsor at Coon Rapids. Bro. C. A*. McGuire, Maxwell second, bid in second Coon Rapids. Bro. Thos. Gnswald is back at Tama after two weeks' vacation. Bro. Madsen, Underwood, is laying off on account of ivy poisoning, and Bro. Pat Curran, agent Portsmouth, on account of rheumatism. A conductors’ room is being built onto the tele- graph office at Oxford Jet. Bro. N. C. lies, Keystone third, relieved Byrd on second when he went to Ferguson. Bro. Paul Kouba, Vining, is laying off three months trying the insurance business. Bro. Fred Linmeier, Green Island third, was off a few nights on account of sickness, Bro. Burns and Mr. Alberts doubling. Bro. C. A. Conklin, on Maxwell third tem- porarily; Elwell third closed, no men available. Bro. M. M. Truinmer, Keystone third, who has been relieving at Co. Bluffs Yard second, is visiting home folks in Wisconsin. General Chairman Sovster was over the middle and west divisions recently adding several more scalps to his belt. Bro. Tom Ilowllett, Atkins, after doing relief work at Tama and Melbourne, went to Huxley agency. Dispatcher J. T. Raymond is on vacation and H. C. Van Woriner is on first, J. W. Held on second and R. L. Leamon 8a third. Bros. Hottle and Rood, Slater tower, attended an interesting meeting in Des Moines on July 20th. Later Bro. Hottle went on vacation with his folks at Garwin, relieved by H. F. Stork, a new man. Bro. M. A. DeVoc has been promoted from “MA” office to dispatching on the branch and is doing fine. Success to you “Mart.” A substantial and much-needed addition of 20 feet to the Arlington depot has just been com- pleted and a second waiting room added. Bro. H. L. Steen, agent Delmar Jet., has been given a third telegrapher, Bro. Bollinger landing the job. He has no wire work to do. Read the proceedings of the last session of the Grand Division and get wise as to what the Order is doing for the telegraphers. Mr. Cunningham, Walsh first, resigned, re lieved by Mr. Freeman, from Woodward, who promises to join in the near future. Dispatcher T. C. Peterman is back from his annual vacation. He spent most of his time in Slater where he is interested in a garage. Bro. L. F. Campbell relieved Bro. P. S. Mozeney, agent Louisa, a few weeks until re- lieved by Bro. Corbett, who secured the agency there for four months. Bro. H. C. Knight, who relieved Bro. Graham at Louisa a few days also relieved Bro. R. E. High at Maxwell, afterwards went to Walsh second, and later bid in Templeton third. Bro. W. H. Campbell, of Oxford Jet., and Bro. Ben Haffner, of Morley, are on a two months’ vacation at their homes in Sigourney and Kansas City. Bro. C. S. Morton, Hopkinton, on an extended vacation, will take a trip to Montana before re- suming work. Relieved by Bro. G. L. Ireland, formerly of Worthington. Two big cuts are being made on each side of the depot at Lost Nation for double track, and Bro. E. A. Knock is having the time of his life with tramps and hold-up men. Bro. Hart has just returned there from a two weeks’ vacation in Kansas. If any news items have been omitted do not blame the division correspondent. It only takes half a minute to jot it down on a postal card and send to Slater. Do this and help me out. Those who make excuses for belonging to the *^prab” club accept all improvements with open hands. Which would you rather be, a parasite or a worker? Cert. 1408. /. <5* D. Division — R. S. Crosby has been appointed agent and operator at Milford, and F. B. Wood agent and operator Scenic. J. F. Burkhart drew second at Girard and J. S. Larson Running Water agency. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1387 0. Blanchard is now without a helper, H. W. Millard is handling both telegraph and telephone Mason City to North McGregor until different arrangements are made. Charles City second and agent and operator, Everly, are now on bulletin, with P. V. Miller on the former. F. G. Muettler bid in Tyndall agency, leaving Alexandria agency on bulletin. It looks fine to see No. 8 come in now with that great big electric headlight looming up around the curve. This is one good advertisement for our division. A. Burke is now relief agent on this division and is finding plenty to do. Our lineman has been having considerable trouble lately keeping the wires clear for busi- ness, caused by carelessness in most cases by people using wires who have not had any ex- perience and are not in the telegraph or operat- ing department at all. This should be stopped, as it reacts on us. Brothers, keep loafers out of your offices and make those employed at your stations understand that they must keep their hands off the telephone and telegraph. This will prevent us getting into trouble over something for which we are not entirely to blame. If the brothers find anyone about their stations using the phone not in this department report it to the C. T. D.; if their case is not attended to report it to the superintendent of telegraph, and you will have no more trouble in this line. The telephone maintainer is on the company’s expense and must report daily to the superintend- ent of telegraph. If he is making more trips than necessary for outside trouble, it is going to show up on the station where he is making regular calls for trouble. Rube. Northern Division — The boys are a little slow about contributing towards a monthly write-up. I wish some brother at each station would make it a point to advise the writer of any changes that take place. Telegraph service will be installed at Burnett Jet., Rolling Prairie, Knowles and South Byron as soon as men can be secured for these places. They are very scarce here on the old line. Bro. M. M. Trummer of the C. & C. B. in Iowa Division, is visiting with his mother at Rubicon. Many of the brothers on that division are prevented from taking a vacation by the scarcity of telegraphers. Mr. Clark, second Hartford, who has been out of the business for a number of years, will be with us shortly. Bro. E. J. O’Neil, first Hart- ford, recently visited with friends on the Valley and LaCrosse Divisions, relieved by Mr. Malsack/ A. F. Raiell, traveling claim agent on the S. C. & D. Division, has taken Ripon agency and can now be home with the wife and "kidlets” every night. The new cards look good. Did you get yours? Bro. O. J. Peters, of ‘the La Crosse Division, visited with his parents at Woodland recently. Cert. 428. Wisconsin Valley Division — Those responding to the call for the meeting on Sunday, June 29th, were: Bros. Grube, Sundip, Little, Case, Steinitzky, Whaley, H. F. and R. E. Schultz, Burlingham, W. T. and W. F. Herman and Lathrop. The present schedule was discussed at some length and the feeling regarding it is generally satisfactory. Some improvements suggested will doubtless be taken into consideration by the proper authorities at the proper time. The most conspicuous grievance seemed to be that unqualified and indefensible nuisance and burden, the United States mail delivery. Divi- sion Chairman Shultz explained the present status of this matter, and the brothers, realizing that the mills of Uncle Sam "grind slowly,’’ await with what patience may be for the satisfactory grinding out of this imposition. The brothers were disappointed in not • having either or both Bros. Soyster or Derrickson with us, but a delayed telegram accounted for Bro. Soyster’s absence. Altogether the meeting was enjoyable and bene- ficial and the opinion that meetings should be held as often as consistent with conditions was unanimous. The matter of a future meeting was left with Division Chairman Schultz. We hope ^or a larger attendance at the next one. Division Chairman Bro. R. E. Schultz has been appointed train dispatcher on this division, which will prove very acceptable to the boys, who all congratulate him on his promotion. W. F. Van Gilden, second Tomahawk, has passed unto that bourne from whence no happy bachelors ever return, having embarked upon that troubled sea of ever-shifting quicksand and shoals, whose shores are strewn with empty paregoric bottles, teething rings and other flot- sam and jetsam of that tempestuous and seemingly irresistible deep. He has become a benedict. "Requiescat in Pace.” Bro. West, first Star Lake, relieved by Somer- ville, is now off on a "honeymoon.” The bald- headed "old rooster” at Tomahawk, Wis., is becoming alarmed. He fears this marrying busi- ness may become epidemic and is planning to take to the woods. Bro. Lathrop’s wife, who has been ill for sev- eral months, is still in the hospital at Tomahawk with little signs of improvement. They have the profound sympathy of the brothers and all others who have the pleasure of their acquaintance.. Bro. Mantley bid in Necedah, succeeded by firo. Wake, at Star Lake. Sayner, opened for the summer, was bid in by Bro. Blanchfield. Bro. Whale, on vacation recently, was relieved by Mr. Bierman. Bro. W. F. Herman is at Arber Vitae fighting mosquitoes between times. Bro. Grube fished within swearing distance of a fellow on a recent Sunday morning, who caught about a bushel of fish, while he (Grube) caught nothing but mosquito bites. Acting Div. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1388 The Railroad Telegrapher. CARD OF THANKS. To the Brothers of Wisconsin Valley Division — Please accept ray sincere thanks for your dona- tion. It certainly was a help. I am also very thankful for the friendly feeling the boys *have shown in my behalf. We didn’t have time to operate on my dear wife before her death, which was caused by brain tumor. Hoping that some time I will be able to repay the boys for their valuable aid, I remain, Very truly yours, E. P. Little, Cert. 2492. P. D. C. & Min. Pt. Division — Bro. Duncan, Richland Center, while on a two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Shore of Lone Rock third, and he by Mr. Richter, a new man. Bro. Connell, formerly of P. D. C. Division, also ex-local chairman of the division, but now in a responsible position at Tokio, Wash., on Puget Sound, recently visited several of the boys along the division. Jim seems to like the western country, and speaks very highly of it. Bro. Stone bid in third Milton Junction. Local Chairman Mowc has returned from the convention and reports it the best and most inter- esting ever held. , Bro. Soyster was again elected general chair*' man, and Bro. Derrickson as general secretary and treasurer at election for officers of Division 23, recently held in Chicago. Bro. Sikhart, second, and Bro. Meyer, first Madison, are back from their vacations, relieved by Mr. Marsh. Bro. McDonald is on third Milton, while Mr. Valentine is on third Janesville. Agent Henderson, Edgerton, has taken a couple of weeks’ vacation and Mr. Olsen, agent McFar- land, is being relieved for a month by Bro. Hitch- cock, and he on second there by a new man. Bro. P. S. Thurber, Muscoda, spent a week at Milwaukee taking in the sights, relieved by Bro. Shore, of Lone Rock second, and he by extra Richter. The “Benedicts” have had a large increase in membership on P. D. C. Division the past month. Bros. O’Leary third Madison, Wood third Milton, Gunderson second Lone Rock, Seymons second Edgerton, and Vaughan second Wauzeba. joining the merry bunch and taking unto themselves a better half. Congratulations and best wishes, brothers. Bro. Ebert, Whitewater, third, was relieved a few days by Mr. Frusher, a new man. Work has begun on the new passenger station at Stoughton. The old depot to be the freight station. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased an All-Wise Providence to remove by death the father of Bro. U. R. Hagman; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers tender their heartfelt sym pathy to the bereaved family; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. Signed, H. C. Hansen, W. N. Upham, C. A. Peters, Committee. Columbia Division, Puget Sound Lines — Business is better than for several years on this division and another dispatcher has been added at Malden, owing to the increase. The Palouse country has the best wheat crops in years, which will add greatly to the already heavy traffic to the coast. The new Plummer line to Spokane will prob- ably require three men at Bell and one day man at Spear. Gravel trains are putting the track between Avery and St. Marids in good condition. Bro. Hanson, second Herrick, has resigned and will go into other business, we are sorry to see Hans leave as he always carried a card, and was a good booster. Bro. A. Walden, agent St. Joe, on sick leave, was relieved by our new Bro. Kirkpatrick. J. F. Gray, second St. Varies, bid in Ramsdell recently created and bulletins are out for Her- rick and Ellensburg second, and Clarkia agency, just opened up on the St. Maries branch. Bro. Holland, from the Kansas City Division at Coburg, was at St. Maries several days. J. H. Connell, second Tekoa, bid in third Ellensburg temporarily, relieved by a new man. Bro. C. E. Potter, second, wire chief Malden relay, is on a thirty-day trip back East. Those two weeks a year off that the relay boys enjoy is quite an attractive feature enjoyed by several nons among the relay men. Bro. Snyder, is back at third Revere, after a trip to New York. It is now Bro. Hearn, third Ellensburg. The new cards are out, don’t wait for Bro. Woods to remind you that you are delinquent. We have a good percentage now which we want to maintain. The company is enjoying a good business; our committee will be going in soon for a new schedule and we want to be able to present a good front, we will be treated in accordance with our strength. Cert. 910. R. M. Division, Puget Sound Lines — Bro. S. Z. Curn. agent Sixteen, has his parents, of Mt. Holly, Pa., with him for the summer. Bro. Thompson, second Sixteen, has quite an acreage of winter wheat to harvest. A few days of fair weather and Tommy’s smile will broaden. Bro. Phare, third Sixteen, is playing baseball dur- ing his leisure hours and think he is looking after the interests of the pumper for some un- known reason. Bro. Ramzey, agent Ringling. is some fisher- man when he finds the creek. Bro. Earley described the loop to Jimmie; perhaps that accounts for him getting lost. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1389 Bro. Engtringer, first Summit, contemplates buy- ing several sections of lanJ on the hill and going to stock raising. Success to Pete. Bro. Sill, third Summit, has something on the Duke of Parma with his Vandyke. Bro. Bothemee, second Two Dot, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Rully. Our local chairman, Bro. Kearby, has just returned from Seattle, where he was serving on hospital board. Having his mind on the boys at home, he took up the matter of the new posi- tions on the new lines off the R. M. Division, and they will probably be bulletined to us. They surely are due us, being in our territory, and we all know our chief will give us a square deal. Bro. Kearby contemplates going over the line soon to look in the eye of each one working. Get your new card, boys, so you can look straight at him when he shows up. Bro. DuHoux, second Lombard, is on an ex- tended vacation in the East, relieved by Bro. Bleichner, of third, and he by Bro. Monthy. Bro. Underwood, agent “JL,” on vacation, was heard inquiring the way to Kansas City; relieved by his wife. I. B. Miles, agent Piedmont, has accepted the position of coal dock foreman at that point in connection with the agency, taking it for half the regular salary. “Any of us can name him now.” Bro. Tyro, agent Grace, is a good man. When he had a bad wreck near him he went out there, cut in a phone and did the necessary telegraphing, at same time checking and guarding freight. Frank’s brother is with him from the East. Mr. and Mrs. Featherstone, of Donald, are now ready for the blanks. Mike has always appeared to be a square lad, and we will all be glad to have them. Pit at Newcomb has closed for the present, closing one office. Bro. Gray, second wire chief “GS.” is on vacation in Washington and Oregon. Bro. Conway, third Sinclair, has a cousin and two telegraph friends, Bros. Hicks and Klemick, of Division 126 in Illinois, assisting him catch- ing trout. Think that kind of a bunch will get them O. K. Bro. Nelson, first Sinclair, on vacation, had to ride the street cars in Minneapolis to keep up respiration. He passed through Sinclair recently on his way West looking for fresh air. Relieved by Bro. Harrington. We will soon have our own road through Sil- ver Bow Canyon, which all will welcome. This will open up some new offices, then the R. M. will be the banner division, in all respects. No one can read the reports of our general of- ficers as submitted in Baltimore, and then say there is nothing to the O. R. T. A close study of them will show that when the men stood by them they got just what they went after, and it seems Fourth Vice-President Dermody got more from the Virginia railroad than he was sent for. Stand by your colors, boys, and “whoop em” up, we are worth a million. Cert. 2810. M usselshell Division — D. A. Leeper, second Harlowton, has returned from a thirty-day leave, visiting in Chicago and Kansas, and A. K. Edmunds, third Harlowton, from a thirty-day leave, bringing with him a bride. The next thing, boys, is to get a card and show your appreciation of the $5.00 raise each of you secured on last schedule. Bro. Irvine, agent Ryegate, is in need of a clerk to keep the time of the boomers, according to the following: Operator Basil, relieved on first Ryegate by Bro. Stover, previously on extra second. Bro. Stover relieved later by Win. Sutherland, relieved on second by A. J. Carter. Sutherland and Carter resigned, former relieved by Bro. J. C. Foster, first on vacation, and lat- ter by B. Tyler, who worked one night and was called to Heisington, Kansas, on account of the illness of his wife; relieved by Bro. McRae and Bro. Foster, later relieved by Bro. Weisberg. Dispatcher Corbett is on vacation out on line mixing with the boys and certainly adding to his popularity as a good fellow. If there is anything the operator appreciates, it is this showing of friendly relations, and they are reciprocating by showing Tom a good time. While at Roundup, first trick Cedersten and Bros. Morrow and Cawley took him out to the mines and later to Waldheim and Lavina where they called on Bros. Davies, Burdick and McCoy. Bro. C. W. Tyler, on third Melstone, tem- porarily relieving Bro. Beach, who is working as clerk in superintendent’s office. We understand Bro. Burnworth, local chairman, wears a white vest and linen gloves, and polishes his shoes each a. ni., all in keeping with the new depot recently erected at Ingomar. C. B. Mastin, third Vananda, who enjoys the benefits of a schedule without contributing for its continuance, is planning a short vacation on the money the O. R. T. has earned for him. Here’s hoping he returns to the Great Northern. One of the brothers recently suggested that F. E. Ayers, second Mildred, sell one of his sheep and get in line, thereby making that office solid. Bro. Clancy, from first trick Paragon to third Musselshell, later resigned. Bro. H. B. Potts, member of the Grand, re- cently from the Cotton Belt, assigned third Car- terville, relieving O. R. C. Bro. Tyler, who has entered the train service. Bro. Claud Mitchell, from Carterville, extra, to Heritage nights. Mrs. E. M. O’Connor, second Carterville, out of service, relieved by Bro. C. B. Brimble, a new man from the Southern in Alabama. C. L. Burke, assigned third Calabar, and Bro. A. C. Parks ninety-day relief work in Miles City Relay Office. Bro. Leo Thiel, first Paragon, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Vernon, and E. M. O’Connor, agent Carterville, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Ferrer. Save enough for a card Ed; remember, you are the only eligible agent on this division that hasn’t one. Bro. B. F. 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1390 The Railroad Telegrapher. gravel and would like a change in the bill of fare. Bro. R. R. Russel and wife, of Saugus, off several weeks on vacation, relieved by J. P. Kennedy, from Kinsey first. Bro. J. H. Jesser has returned to first Mildred, after several weeks spent with relatives in South Dakota. Bro. A. J. Haley, second Ismay, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Kelly, who also relieved Bro. T. L. Kramer, first Baker, for a few days. Bro. H. N. Harper is handling Dodge days, while his better three-quarters handles the night trick there. The following agents were called to Miles City on the 9th to talk over the coal chute situation with Auditor of Material Accounts W. M. Har- vey, of Chicago. Bros. E. C. Skinner, Mildred; W. H. Mont- gomery, Vananda; W. T. Hart, Melstone, and Messrs. V. D. Harlowe, Miles City; C. K. Clarke, Roundup, and F. M. Bradigum, Harlowton. Also Roadmasters Nix and Dunphy, and Olson, chief clerk; C. F. Negley and our genial chief dis- patcher, F. D. Campbell. Almost every man asked, responded with news items this month, which accounts for our newsy write-up. Thanks, boys; do the same hereafter, and it will do much towards keeping the interest up in our great organization. Cert. 2446. International & Great Northern Ry. Gulf Division — General Chairman Berry was compelled to leave for the Northeast, owing to the illness of his infant son, being advised by his physician to take him to a cooler climate. Local Chairman Hun- gate is acting general chairman during the ab- sence of Bro. Berry. All communications rela- tive to that office should be addressed to him at Jewett, Texas. Bro. Rhea, agent East Columbia, spent a few days in Houston recently, relieved by his wife. Bro. W. H. Blick, ex-agent Areola, is hunting and fishing in the Brazos bottoms. Bro. Small, first “GN” Houston, attending court, swapped up with Bro. Bradbury, second, as no relief man was obtainable. Bro. Quinn, “Ole Reliable,” third “GN” Hous- ton, is keeping bach while Mrs. Quinn is spend- ing the heated term in the Valley of the Gods, Ozark Mountains, in dear old Arkansas. Bro. Burns, of Spring, division correspondent and_ assistant local chairman, was in Houston a few hours recently, gathering news items, or any anything else that was loose. Bro. Clark, second Sellers, on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. C. L. Gill, now relieving in “HF” for a few weeks. Bro. W. A. Wilson, third Valley Jet., on sick list, was relieved by Mr. Davis, a newcomer. Bro. Robinson, second Valley, off a few days taking an extended trip over his fruit ranch in an auto. Bro. C. H. Cole, “NE” first “RA,” and bride, are now at home after a honeymoon trip to San Antonio, Laredo, Austin and Galveston. The entire Gulf Division join me in best wishes for their happiness. Bro. E. A. Kurtzman, agent Riverside, bid in Jacksonville third, vice Bro. Morris, deceased. Dispatcher Hungate, the little brother of our big chairman, has returned from his annual vaca- tion, relieved by Sam J. Talcott, relieved by E. H. Hardison. Bro. Robinson, agent Spring, and Bro. Burns, motored to Sylvan Beach, La Porte, on the 4th • with their families, had an old-fashioned picnic and spent an enjoyable day. Dispatcher Brooks, first north and south end, is hunting bear in the Rockies, relieved by E. Wilson, a new one. J. P. Lathrop, the genial third trick dispatcher, is spending his vacation and money in St. Louis. If his money holds out he will take a trip on the big lakes, relieved ly G. Green. S. E. Gray, agent Trinity, bid in Lindale agency, relieved by Bro. E. M. Graybill, vice Bro. L. C. K., resigned. Bro. Joe Long is on a trip to the coast. Bro. F. E. Putnam, of Ft. Worth Division, was bor- rowed to relieve him. Brothers, pay your dues at the earliest possible moment. We want to have the best showing of any of the divisions by the time the secretary- treasurer closes his reports. Please take more interest in the news items. I have to depend upon one or two men to keep me posted. Have sent out numerous requests with stamped addressed envelopes for items, but do not get results. Let the world know you are a member of one of the grandest labor organiza- tions in the labor world. Every fair-minded man respects a man of principle and a good union man looks well after his employer’s interest. Keep your eye on that train bulletin board and dodge those $50.00 fines. The officials are all watching the boards to see if they are properly marked and posted. Try and send in a little news, and remember, “No card, no favors.” B. U., Cert. 248. Missouri Pacific Ry. Joplin Division — Bro. H. C. Mahon, of Arma, visiting home folks at Mound City and Gridley, is being re- lieved by R. D. Walker, from the D. & R. G. Bro. Roy Christel, first Pittsburg, is back from his vacation, part of which was occasioned by the death of a little niece at Alba, Mo. He was relieved by Bro. A. J. Roberds, from second there, who is going the rounds, as he is some rambler. We are sorry to learn of the illness of the wife and baby of Bro. Porter, of Archie, and hope for their entire recovery. C. T. U. Bro. Walters, second Harrisonville, while off on account of sickness was relieved by Bro. E. Blair, of the Iron Mountain. Bro. R. B. Maben, Rich Hill third, now on Joplin third. Bro. Gabriel on former, pending bulletin. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1391 Shortage of agents prevents some of the boys from taking their vacations this hot weather. Bro. Tyman, first Harrisonville, is the hardest hit; his job can’t be handled by every one. Our committee needs the undivided support and loyalty of the whole force in the telegraph and station department, and we should show our ap- preciation by presenting a solid line of member- ship. Bro. J. E. Gilmartin, of Sherwin, is now in the St. Louis Hospital. The next meeting of the Grand Division will be held in St. Louis in May, 1915. St. Louis belongs to us and of course old thirty-one will be one of the hosts. It is hoped that the L. A. will be thoroughly organized by that time and then we'll have some hostesses too. Bro. Broyles, of Athol, off a few weeks, was relieved by Bro. Gabreiel. Bro. A. S. Kuntz, our former efficient lineman, bid in Athol second. The two-cent ticket fare put on July 4th, is causing a reduction of force. Quite a number of night offices on the Eastern Division have already been closed. This division has already as small a working force as it is possible to get along with. Quite a number of the boys have already paid the semi-annual dues. Get in line boys with your little old six “bucks” and also square up with the insurance department and get the little paste- board that says you are a good O. R. T. man until December 31, 1913. Bro. Frank Kuhne has been promoted to the managership at Nevada relay. Frank has come up from the ranks, and his many friends are glad to see him succeed. Bro. H. T. Strahl bid in Bronaugh, the snap job of the division, relieved by Mr. Muir at Gridley. I am indebted to Bro. Porter for some of the items. Yours fraternally, C. V. Rowe, Local Chairman. Wichita Division — Mr. Kelley, relief agent on the east end, a new man from the Santa Fe, promises to line up right away. Bro. W. H. Webb, of Lyons, is on sixty days’ visit to the west coast, relieved by Bro. T. R. Thompson, of Iola, and he by Bro. P. D. Robbins, of Hutchinson nights, closed. Hutchinson second also taken off puts Bro. Perry on a 12-hour trick again. Bro. W. H. Dean, third 25th St. yards, was off recently. Sister Eva Twiggs, second Batesville, is visiting at Wichita and Redfield, relieved by her brother, G. E. Twiggs, Reece third. Bro. D. E. Twiggs, on vacation was relieved at Redfield by T. M. Kelley. Bro. I. V. Grey was relieved at Md. Ridge on vacation by E. W. Carroll, who also relieved at Kanapolis, and later bid in Anthony days. No bids on Kanapolis agency. No one seems to want it at the salary. Bro. Taylor has been assigned Eureka third and Bro. Brickley, Sallyards first. Bro. L. B. Kayser, of Bronston, has been a very busy man lately with the 4th of July cele- bration and the Chautauqua assembly. Bro. L. E. Marling, of Moran, is also taking care of the Chautauqua crowd. Mr. Ikey Cohen, Neat second, is laying off. That’s cheaper than buying a card. Boost for the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Mr. Davidson, of Kanapolis, and F. W. John- son, at Anthony, have quit, reducing the nons on this division. If the rest would either line up or resign everything would be lovely. Bro. Blbmberg, of Benton, and Bro. Bodel, of Hardtner, have exchanged both these positions, pending bulletin. A certain telegrapher on the Block District got very bsuy about a year ago and wrote for some application blanks, and was going to assist in getting the new telegraphers hired on account of the installation of the block system lined up. He gave us a big talk about how long he had been a member of the O. R. T., but was a little behind just then, and would be up to date soon. All the nons we had then, except some old hard- shells, have long since become members, but this man is still out. He is able to lay off consider- bly though and is quite free to criticise the work of the committee. We are indebted this month to Bro. D. E. Twiggs and F. O. Mott for items. Thanks, come again, and every one send us a few news items next month about the 18th. G. E. T., Div. Cor. Illinois Division , I. M. S. — Bro. B. B. Blakeley bid in second Prairie du Rocher, and W. P. Squires, second Valmeyer agency; no bidders. Bro. Brands, of Ford, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Haynes, who later resigned. Bro. Wood, relieving at Thebes tower, regular men taking vacations. Bro. and Sister M. S. Cauble, off a few days, were relieved by Bro. H. E. Griffith and L. Parmley, the latter ajso relieved W. W. Warren, third Bond, and Bro. Griffith relieved Bro. E. G. Forshee while sick on second Howardton, and then went to second “SO.” The first meeting of this division was a splen- did success and everyone seemed well pleased. Those present were: Bros. F. C. Ahrens, J. W. Roberson, C. E. Maxwell, C. E. Thomas, E. G. Forshee, N. S. Morgan, A. Brands, J. D. Krum- wide, D. A. Ballance, C. S. Roberson, S. S. Lawrence, M. H. Nicks, E. E. EuJy, J. Gilbriath, E. H. Suhre, P. A. Hogenmiller, C. H. Medlin, A. W. Duncan and C. Stewart. The spirit rep- resented on June 20th was excellent, and as these meetings will he held monthly in future, let us hope that spirit never dies. Received no notes from the north end this month. Some brother please send in a few items. Bros. M. S. Cauble and C. E. Thomas have joined the throng of joy-riders and added to their personal belongings a new Ford automobile. Ex- pect the south end of this Illinois Division will Digitized by CiOOQle

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1392 The Railroad Telegrapher. now assume the gaiety and beauty of the Great White Way itself, and the “hay” of the third trick men will be marred continually by the in- cessant "honk-honk” of the returning pleasure seekers. * C. L. S., Div. Cor. St. Louis & San Francisco R. R. Ozark Division — “Hail to the O. R. T.,” we’re back again in the grand old Ozarks. We have been off for quite awhile, but we always come back. Bro. W. H. Lohnes, bid in first Turrell, re- lieved by Mr. Curtis, of Harvard, on second Jonesboro on bid, Mr. Marshall, from second Turrell, is now on third Jonesboro regular, and Mr. Morgan, on third Turrell pending bulletin. Bro. R. B. Rogers, of Bono, bid in agency Winona, vice Bro. M. C. Yocum, there pend- ing bids, and Bono agency bid in by Bro. W. H. Lohnes, from first Turrell, Bro. McCoy getting second Turrell same bulletin. Mountain Grove is being fixed up in great style with an enormous bay window and a fine telegraph table, making it a very desirable place to work. Bro. Bailey is now in the hospital, as the result of an accident, atid Bro. Whittaker, third Moun- tain Grove, is filling his place at Norwood, days. Bro. E. M. Faust bid in Rogersville thirc^ It is now Bros. H. L. Frommel, Willow Springs, and L. S. Brophy, Mountain Grove, and we have the promise of three of the old nons, in the next thirty days. “Fred.” Ozark Division Notes — Bro. F. E. White, agent Thayer, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. L. F. Conley. Bro. Joe Pearce, of Yale, is visiting friends at Hardy. Bro. L. R. Harsman is at Thayer days, while Bro. Conley is relieving the agent. Bro. Hersperger, from Marked Tree, is work- ing on third Hardy, while visiting friends there, and Bro. B. C. Brackett is sticking to his post there on second. Bro. Fred McMillian is on second Willow Springs, and Bro. Duren is working first, while Bro. R. C. McWilliams is doing extra dispatching at Thayer. Div. Cor. Central Division — Bro. Williams resigned second Seligman, re- lieved by W. J. Curtis, Bro. Collins, cashier Seligman, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Mc- knight extra Van Buren. Bro. Lark, first. Van Buren, has returned from his honeymoon spent in the vicinity of Galveston. We extend con- gratulations and best wishes. Bro. Beard, relieved Bro. Siler, from Antlers, on first Potcau; was off two weeks in the dairy business. We hope he got the “cream” of the business. Bro. Covey, Bentonville, resigned; relieved there by Bro. Roseberry, extra Purdy. Bro. Kelton, second Chester, on a trip to Jop- lin, was relieved by Mr. Allen, who later re- lieved Bro. Tapp, third Winslow, on vacation. Bro. Townsend, ^gent Maney Jet., has returned from a pleasant vacation. Bro. Smythe bid in second Rogers, relieving Bro. Peck, who goes back to Santa Fe. The new brick station at Rogers will soon be com- pleted, making the work there more desirable. Bro. Ware, relieved by Mr. Whittle at Albion agency, relieved Bro. Armstrong, agent Moun- tainburg, who relieved Bro. Lucy, agent Lincoln, resigned. C. C. Larson. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Chicago Division — At the meeting in O. R. C. Hall, Gar- rett, Ind., July 2d, at 9:45 p. m., there were fiften members present. Bro. Pierce, newly elected general chairman, Bro. G. H. Harer, west end local chairman, and Bro. T. J. Eyler, east end local chairman, were the speakers of the evening. Bro. Pierce gave us a very elegant talk and explained the new schedule which we expect to get through at the proposed meeting of the com- mittee and management shortly. All reported having a good time. On Sunday, July 6th, at Walkerton, Ind., dur- ing the temporary absence of the engine watch- man, his office caught fire, destroying it and five cars. One contained dynamite caps, which ex- ploded, causing considerable damage to company and town property. Bro. C. H. Harvey’s wife was slightly injured by the heavy shock, and a fireman had his right arm hurt. The automatic block signals 'will probably be completed by July 27th. Bro. N. E. Bailey, who bid in first Walkerton, is on the examination board, relieved by Bro. C. H. Harvey, and he on third by G. H. Curwin. F. W. Savage is on second pending bid. Bro. W. F. LaFeber, of the L. E. & W., is relieving Bro. H. H. Houser at Albion nights. Bro. D. G. Matthews, first Albion, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. G. B. Connor, relieved on second there by Telegrapher Meadows. Bro. F. M. Scott, Chicago Jet., bid in third Milford Jet., vice Bro. A. H. Fisher, who bid in second “JU.” Bro. B. N. Limbaugh .bid in first Babcock tower. Telegrapher Moorman is on second Babcock pending bid. Suman telegraph office discontinued, vice Bro. Rothenberg. When the auto block is finished Teegarden telegraph office will be discontinued and a signal governing the siding there will be operated from Walkerton tower. We have promises from Telegrapher Porter, second Wellsboro, and the two extras at Walker- ton. Brothers, get after the nons working with and near you, and show them where they will be benefited by joining. We need them and have helped them and they should help us. We can make this end solid if we all take an interest and work on the nons. Boys, send me all the notes you can, anyone laying off for vacation or otherwise, or anything else that takes place. C. H. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1393 Pittsburg Division, Eastern District — June 26th a lively meeting was held at 417. Wood St., Pittsburg. The revised schedule and wage scale, now in the hands of the company, was read and compared with . the old one, and each and every differentiation was fully eluci- dated by Local Chairman Yeager. All present seemed to think the proposed schedule a good one, and agreed to stand by the committee in an effort to secure its enforcement. The telegraphers on the B. & O. system have within their grasp a golden opportunity to land something that will be appreciated, especially the “smoke breathers’* of Pittsburg — two days off each month, without loss of pay. The opportunity looks bright because teleg- raphers are extremely scarce. It is almost im- possible to get relief on this division, unless you are sick. Another good reason why this is a good time to make reasonable demands and stand un- waveringly by them, is that very few are learning the business compared with the number the bam schools were turning out a few years ago, as the suckers have ceased to bite and faded into obscurity. The political maneuvering in this country shows that the great corporations have had their cars to the ground, have heard the rumblings of discontent of the workers, and they know that unless they give them back a more just portion of their product that they are liable to make an effort to take it all. A joint meeting of all roads entering Pittsburg was held in the Century Building on July 7th. Although the B. & O. attendance was not what it should have been, there were enough Pennsyl- vania boys present to make a nice crowd. Those who failed to attend this meeting missed some interesting speeches.* SeconJ Vice-President Pier- son dwelt long and forcibly upon the fact, that a man who is simply a card carrier, is riot a union man, he must be educated and work to increase the membership. General Chairman Miller, of the Pennsylvania, not only a worker for his fellow man’s material needs, but his spiritual as well, gave us an oratorical treat. Bro. Pierce our own general chairman spoke interestingly of our general conditions and showed that the B. & O. membership is better and stronger than ever before. Local Chairman McGrail, of the Pennsylvania, also delivered a pointed address which was well received. Arrangements will be made in the near future for another such meeting, of which due notice will be given to all of our members and you are earnestly requested to be present. The Pennsylvania Company has issued a cir- cular letter to all its telegraphers, asking them to encourage young men to learn telegraphy, another evidence of their scarcity. But the boys will pay but little heed to such advice, with telephones being generally installed and the effort being made to cheapen all kinds of jobs by the employers. They are not so foolish as to make kicking machines of themselves. No items received from anyone. Please wake up and sendumin. Div. Cor. Wheeling Division — About 65 per cent of our members have al- ready paid up to December 31, 1913. Get in line boys and let’s reduce the delinquent list to nothing. Sister Marie Sturm and Gen’l Beaure- gard enjoy the distinction of being. paid to June 30, 1914, come on boys, don’t let them be lone- some. Bro. T. A. Haggerty, first Underwood, was severely bitten by a copperhead snake and laid up for two weeks, relieved by Mr. Johnson of Bellaire. Bro. L. B. Tennant has opened a sci- entific agricultural station at his home near Under- wood, and has the finest garden on the division. Now,* let’s hear from you “old” farmers. Bro. H. Sigler, third at Benwood Jet., is en- joying a ten days’ vacation at Atlantic City. Bro. C. T. Love while off sick was called home to attend a reunion of his family in New York, relieved by Mr. Beard of Bellaire. The sympathy of the division is extended to Bro. J. K. Paine, recently called home by the illness and death of his sister. Have your bids in early for a ride in the new motor boat Bro. Hager is building at Glen Easton. It’s a “hum-dinger,” runs thirty miles an hour. Write Bro. R. Nichols, Colfax, W. Va., for terms at his summer camp. He has the best site on the Tygart’s Valley River. W. F. Hawkins bid in third Wiano. C. E. Fleming, third Barrackville, was off a week at R. Nichols’ fishing camp, Colfax. J. II. Zimmerman, first Cameron, off on account of sickness, was relieved by L. F. Lynn; J. D. Dowell, Glen Easton, off on same account, relieved by R. A. Fitzgerald, and C. W. Hicks, third Roseby Rock, has also been off sick. G. D. Poindexter, third Mound* zillc, has re- turned from vacation. L. W. Stutz, while attending his brother’s wed- ding, was relieved by H. Woodruff, and J. R. Dugan, second “J” tower Bellaire, on vacation by J. E. Holloway, “DK” tower. C. W. Hammond has returned to Pine Grove after six weeks’ illness. F. F. Frazee, first Brook- lyn Jet., was off several days attending to duties concerning the relief department at Baltimore. J. C. Mallott, first Benwood Jet., is on his honeymoon, relieved by R. B. Daugherty. Con- gratulations. Ckrt. 754. West End Cumberland Division — Business on this end is very good and this fall promises to be a “bumper.” Following changes, last two bulletins, Bro. R. L. Sebold, extra to third Big Curve; Bro. D. T. Rasche, third Piedmont to third Altamont; Bro. W. E. Fo/eman, extra to third Piedmont. There are now four leverman at Rowlesburg, two days and two nights, who assist the telegrapher and help call men. This is one of the heaviest towers on the division, 68 levers, 32 indicators, 18 helping engines and several phones, besides the telegraphing to look after, makes it some job. Bro. Tom I. Walsh stepped on something with his artificial leg causing him to fall and break his Digitized by kjOOQle

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1394 The Railroad Telegrapher. good leg recently. He is now in St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore. We hope he will soon be around again. Bro. F. N. Reis, of Deer Park tower, phones the butler at the summer hotel there to call for a wire message he had received for one of the cottagers. When going off duty he ran across one of the servants from the cottage with a wheel- barrow looking for a “mattress" the butler had sent him after. Bro. Reis says: “The phone may be all right, but how about that butler’s car? Brothers, remember your committee will soon be on the firing line again, and all should be up and doing, we are 95 per cent now, let’s make it 100 per cent, and don’t forget to pay your* dues prom>,t|y- Div. Cor., Cert. 69. Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. Chicago Division, Danville District — We were given a decided shock on Tuesday morning, July 15th, when we learned that Bro. John M. Henry had passed away, as few of his many friends knew that he was sick and those who did had no idea his condition was serious. Bro. Henry was telegrapher and ticket clerk at Momence and took sick while at work Saturday afternoon, a doctor was called and found him suffering with stomach trouble, and had him taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Sweeney, in Momence. His condition was not considered seri- ous, but in spite of all that medical aid could do he grew worse, until Monday when his con- dition grew alarming, a consultation was called but nothing could be done and he died at about 2 o’clock Tuesday morning. Bro. Henry was one of the best known and most popular teleg- rapher and ticket agents on the road, his obliging and cheerful disposition making him many friends among the patrons of the road, as no one ever went to him for information but that it was will- ingly and gladly given. Always at his post, he was known as the man who never lost a day. He will be greatly missed as a member and at the ticket window where he has served so many years. He was born in Baltimore, Md., January 4, 1859, and was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Henry, and went with them to Momence in 1862, which has been his home ever since, except a few years when he worked for the Western Union. His sudden and untimely death is regretted by the entire community and by Division 34, of which he has been a staunch member. Four sisters and one brother survive him: Mrs. Fred V. Sweet, Mrs. William Sweeney, Mrs. Lot Ceeler of Momence, 111., Mrs. J. M. Celine, of Grant Park, 111., and Michael Henry, of Salem, 111. The funeral services held at St. Patrick’s Catho- ,c dlurch, of which he was a member, at 10 o’clock, Thursday, July 17, 1913, was largely attended by sorrowing friends, and many beautiful Moral offerings demonstrated the high esteem in which he was held. Among them was an elegant wreath with flonl letters "O. R. T.” from the members of Division 34. The interment was at the Catholic Cemetery. L)iv. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The divine Ruler of the universe has come into our midst and removed from us our brother and co-worker, J. M. Henry; therefore, be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the power over which we have no control and extend to the bereaved family the heartfelt sympathy of the members of C. & E. I. Local Division No. 34, of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and a copy sent to The TECEGRxrHER for publication. J. V. Phillips, Claude A. Payne, P. S. Lottinville, Committee . Illinois Division — For several reasons I have sent in no items for some time, but with the proper help from the brothers along the line will try to do so in the future. A good write-up shows the other divi- sions we are “live ones,” but I can not make a showing alone. Bro. H. L. Muilberger, third “SX” tower, has gone to the Northern Pacific at Missoula, Mont., relieved by F. Huser, position bid in by C C. Wellman. Bro. R. T. Black, second “SA” tower, off sixty days, studying for the ministry. We understand he will retire from the railroad service to take up his new work. He was relieved by Bro. J. W. Broam, a new man, later relieved by A. F. King, who relieved G. W. Green, second Salem Yard, on account of the serious illness of Mr. Green’s father at Kell. Account poor health of himself and wife, Bro. E. F. LaBrier, first Salem Yard, has taken sixty days’ leave for a trip to California and other western States. He was relieved by J. P. Jones, first “SA” tower, relieved by H. F. Peeler. Bro. E. H. Morris, from second “B” tower, bid in third Benton, making it solid. Bro. R. H. Wolfe, first Cypress, bid in second Johnston City, relieved by Bro. E. E. Sneed. Bro. H. Sturman, second Cypress, on a few days’ vacation recently was relieved by Bro. W. L. Bos- well. J. T. Clem relieved on second Ina by Bro. Clark, bid in second Kell, vice L. A. Kelley, who bid in third Ina, removing the restriction in effect some time, that brothers should not be allowed to work in the same office, our superintendent deciding that this would be permitted in the future. Bro. L. R. Calhoun, third Hudgens Jet., bid in first there, vice H. E. Chism, there pending bulletin. Bro. Newton, agent West Vienna, was relieved a few days recently by Mr. Kirk from Ina. J. O. Bryant, third “Q” Villa Grbve, off sev- eral days recently was relieved by Mr. Thixton. In former years the three dispatching terri- tories have been reduced to two territories, in Digitized by Google.

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1395 order to give the dispatchers their annual vaca- tions, but owing to the heavy business this year this will not be done, which makes a credible showing for this division. H. E. Bartram, as- sistant car distributor, is doing the extra dispatch- ing while the regular men are on vacations. Bro. G. H. Leffler, second trick middle district, has returned from his vacation. Several men being off sick and on vacations make telegraphers very scarce on this division. Doubling is almost a daily occurrence at some sta- tions along the line, and Moccasin has been re- duced from a three to one-man station. Sickness is about the only excuse our chief will accept for relief. A meeting was called Sunday, July 27th, at Findlay. These meetings are a step in the right direction and we hope they will result in a new and much better agreement with the company in the near future. Roads all around us have better working conditions and get more money than we" do and the reason is very plainly to be seen. L$t’s get “25.” “JN” at “NY.” Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Clifton Forge Division — If any of you brothers on this division know of any little items of interest just make a note of them and send them to me at “IG” and I will gladly forward same to Bro. Quick for pub- lication. Bro. Quick has your new card ready to fill out, good until December 31, 1913. Mail him a check at once if you haven’t already done so and let us see if we can make an improvement over the first current term of 1913. Sister Sallie Crane, Afton second, closed, dis- placed Bro. R. S. Sutler, third Staunton, who displaced Bro. E. B. Lightner on second, dis- placing Bro. J. R. Rodgers, “Scha-ko-la Bill,” third Craigsville. Bro. M. P. Keller closed out at North Moun- tain, displaced Bro. J. M. Hall, second Ivy, go- ing to third Millboro, who displaced Bro. W. M. Mayand, third Millboro, displacing Bro. W. C. Grove, second Coshen, who displaced Bro. A. R. Harding on third Basic. A. W. Clark, first Iron Gate, on six months’ leave with a view of resigning, relieved by Bro. S. W. Noell, and he on second by J. H Lucado, relieved on third by Bro. T. L. Milloway. Bro. A. L. Flaherty is on thirty days’ vacation, relieved by Bro. A. N. Garrett. Bro. L. A. Grubbs has returned to “DE” -after a 30-day leave, relieved by Bro. R. A. Cutler, fourth “F,” and he by Bro. VV. S. Goode, first “JD,” relieved by Bro. R. L. Stinnett and he by yours truly, with Bro. W. H. Milloway, extra, on third “JD.” Bro. B. E. McNeeley, second Beach, was re- lieved during the visit of the stork, by Bro. II. L. Simpson, who later relieved Bro. G. O. Milloway, on the sick list. Bro. G. T. Keller, Haden nights, on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. J. G. Thompson. I understand that resolutions have been adopted in several of the different lodges on the system that every man entitled to a fifteen-day vacation with pay shall be made to take it or else not receive pay for it. I for one would like to see the same resolutions adopted on this division, and I know of several more who favor it. I know of brothers as well as nons who have never taken a vacation with pay, but gobbled up the cash which belonged to some extra man. This is not right. It is an injustice to themselves and their families, and is not giving the extra men a square deal. We asked for a fifteen-day vacation with full pay because we wanted it, and when the officials gave it to us they thought we needed it. If we didn’t have it in our agreement we would never get off unless we were sick or had a little business transaction on hand, and then for only a day or two. Brothers, at this rate there will soon not be enough extra men here to flag a bread wagon. Because you can not get off just when you want to is no reason that you should not take the vacation due you when you can be relieved and give the extra men the benefit of it. You will have no trouble getting relief if you will take it up with your chief in time and give him a few days’ notice in advance. , I would like to hear from all the brothers on this subject. Cert. 579. Alleghany Diet, and Greenbrier Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God in His infinite wisdom to remove from earth little Frank, the beloved son of our brother, H. T. Jordan; and Whereas, This act has caused the hearts of the family and friends to ache, yet we know that “He doeth all things well.” In manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That we, the members of C. & O. System, Division No. 40, O. R. T., extend to the brother and members of his family our sin- cere sympathy in their • bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the bereaved family, a copy placed on our records and a copy sent The Telegrapher for publication. j j Holt, J. W. Price, W. J. Renner, Committee, Erie R. R. Susquehanna Division — The boys were so interested in the settlement made recently by Bros. Perham and Newman with the Erie officials that they forgot all about sending in any notes. Everyone whose opinion is of any consequence is satisfied with the settle- ment. Although we did not get as much finan- cial increase as expected, other conditions obtained makes it a good settlement. Bros. Nolan and Meeker, recent additions, joined as soon as they had made themselves fa- miliar with the book of rules. This should make Digitized by CiOOQle

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1396 The Railroad Telegrapher. some of the nons who have been here fifteen or twenty years feel ashamed of themselves, but most of them have no shame and will continue to wait for the O. R. T. to get them something as long as we allow them to do so. “Mr/* Chichester don't seem to think enough of his family to even give them insurance protec- tion, as he don't carry any. He has promised each pay day for the past six years to join, and promised Bro. Schroder to come to the tower with the money and papers, but as long as he gets just as much out of the O. R. T. as the members do and does not have to pay anything for it he is just that much ahead. In the last schedule the O. R. T. got him $5.00 increase and still he don't keep his promise. “Mr.” D. Thompson, at Waverly, dropped out as usual. We are glad we have very few on this division like him. Extra Phoneman Meeker joined just as soon as he went to work; we are glad to welcome such men among us. Bro. D. H. O’Brien, relieved by Bro. A. J. Nolan, is relieving the four men in “RA" office, ten days each for their annual vacations. Bro. Welch bid in third at Painted Post when “MJ" closed. Bro. Hesser took first “VO" and Bro. Wczloski went on the extra list. Under- stand “MJ" is to be opened again soon. Bros. Nolan and Hesser were each laid up a week with the mumps recently and had quite a “swell' time. Div. Cor. Jefferson Division — Bro. C. E. Allen, Thompson, is spending his vacation with his parents at Baltimore, Md. Bro. F. A. Hugaboom, Forest City, spent a few days at Starrucca. Bro. J. E. Fitzgerald was off duty a few days, relieved by L. C. French. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Tennant have returned from New York City, relieved by G. L. Foster, relief agent. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Payne have returned from their wedding trip. Bro. A. R. Morris, Uniondale, spent a week at Coxton Lake during July. W. S. Williams was off duty a few days and relieved by Bro. W. S. McMahon. Bro. E. B. McMahon, Starrucca, is off duty on account of his mother’s illness, relieved by C. H. Ziegler. Bro. H. W. Whitney was off duty some time on account of his wife’s illness. If all the boys who made such good promises to Organizer Schr.oder would now come across we would be 100 per cent strong on this division. We received a nice raise through the O. R. T. and still some fellows hesitate and wonder if it will pay them to become members. It is now time to pay up our dues for the next six months; let every member do so promptly. Cert. 1176. Canadian Northern Ry. Dauphin, Man., July 21, 1913. Fifteen new ^members added to Division 43 in June, four by transfer and eleven by initiation. I hope every member of this division has read Third Vice-President Campbell’s report, in which he gives this division a very high meed of praise for the excellent work we have done, and con- gratulates us on our stability and progressiveness. Let us bend every effort to advance our division to the front rank, and make it a mighty power for good. G. H. Palmer, Genl. Sec. and Treas. Western Division , First District — A very successful meeting was held at Swan River on the 20th inst, and everyone enjoyed renewing old acquaintances and making new ones. The following members were present: W. E. McDonald, H. A. Ball, F. A. Barr, Frank Wells, C. Darbee, W. E. Mullen, L.~ F. Dick, F. H. Sheridan, H. B. Nelson. O. A. Lamont, H. Hun- ter, F. Musgrave, G. H. Palmer. Bros. Musgrave and Palmer distinguished them- selves at the Chinese restaurant at a late hour Saturday night by consuming enough “fodder" to last an ordinary man for a week. There seems to be something in the air of Swan River that causes intense excitement of the “appititary" glands. Those on hand in the morning enjoyed a splendid spin through the beautiful Thunderhill Country by the kindness of Bro. Frank Wells. Hudson Bay Jet., one of the grief points on the line most efficiently held down by Bro. McMann for a number of years, is now up for bid. Bro. L. S. Parkinson has returned from his honeymoon and is now relieving at Wadena. Bro. McLeod has returned to Canora, having been relieved by Bro. Butler. Bro. Musgrave, of despatcher’s office, enjoyed a week recently at Lake Dauphin. We under- stand when the Girl Guides went into camp at the lake he found the bugle called on him to go to the front also. Cert. 52. Western Division, Third District — The main line west of St. Albert will prob- ably be through to the Athabasca River this fall. The Goose Lake line is now into Munson, and will be ballasted in about a month. The Calgary line now into Ogden, ifallast trains arc pretty thick on the Rosebud now, and should have the line into Calgary this fall. Dispatcher’s office opened up at Big Valley Pit June 1st, to handle the Battle River Sub. Bro. Francisco, third trick dispatcher Edmonton, The Big Chief, Bro. Anderson, working second, and Bro. Martin, transferred from Dauphin working third. Bro. P. J. Morgan, first “MO." is now second “DK," relieved by Bro. Jollymour, with Bro. O’ Parrel from Warman, on second, Mr. Secour, a new man on third “MO," and Bro. Easton, on third “DK." Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1397 Bro. Christmas bid in Delrnas agency, Bro. S. J. Harrington, transferred to Warman days, re- lieving Bro. O’Farrel. Bro. Macfarrane is relieving Bro. Lepage at St. Albert, off on leave. Bro. Cox has returned from his long leave to Aberdeen. Bro. Wilson, transferred from Vegreville to Lloydminster nights, relieved by Bro. Rivard. Bro. Nichols going to Pit at mileage 77 on the Athabasca Sub. Mr. Jamieson, Vegreville nights, relieved on account Rule G. by Mr. Moore, whom we wish to soon call brother. Bro. Barnes, lineman, from Edmonton, bid in Vegreville, relieved by Bro. Watts, from Vegre- ville. Bro. Nelson, inspector telegraphs, has re- turned from a trip over the line and reports everything progressing favorably, expect to have the wires strung into Calgary shortly. Bro. Bethune, Vermilion nights, transferred to North Battleford third, relieved by Mr. Cun- ningham, who will be a brother after next pay day. Bro. Wilson, Lloydminster nights to Warman days; Bro. Campbell, Warman nights to Lloyd- minster nights. Morinville agency and North Battleford third, open for bids. Three new positions opened up on the Battle River Sub. temporarily to facilitate handling of trains. Rumsey days, Bro. T. Morgan ; Munson nights, Bro. Ullman; new man, Drumheller nights, Mr. Dowler ; expect to have Mr. Dowler with us soon. Mr. Hughes, new man. now at Camrose days, will be with us shortly. Pretty soft job for Bro. McMahon now. Mr. Jarvis, Vonda, and Mr. Matthews, Vegre- ville, both took the nice increase recently. Come on now. line up and get an up-to-date. You will feel better to be in with the boys. It is now Bro. Ryan at Mundare again, and we are very glad to hear this. Hurrah for “Old Tom.” Bro. Bickle, agent Big Valley, off on leave, re- lieved by Bro. Grieve. Wish to thank Bro. P. J. M. very much for his bunch of news, would also be pleased to get notes from any of the rest of the boys. Bro. Morgan has been very faithful with his long 'list every month. “Q.” CARD OF THANKS. Humboldt, Sask., July 11, 1913. To O. R. T. Members District No. 3, Western Division C. N. R., and other employes. Canadian Northern Railway. Please accept our sincerest thanks for the very many messages and expressions of sympathy ex- tended to us in the bereavement we have suf- fered, in the death of our eldest son. More particularly do we desire to extend our thanks to the officers and members of O. R. T. District No. 3, Western Division, Canadian Northern Railway, for the beautiful floral wreath received. Ma. and Mrs. W. R. Russell. Port Arthur Subdivision. First District — Dispatcher Bro. H. R. Thomm is back Horn his vacation, and Bro. N. Anderson, ex-first Fort Francis, is now in ”C” offices. Port Arthur. Bro. R. W. Backus from Division 7, is reliev- ing Bro. Chambers at Port Arthur Yard nights, who is away sick. Bro. T. W. Scanlan is back again at Mattawln agency; apparently nothing in the West for him or for any of us fellows on the east end. Bro. J. Hayes is being relieved at Mabella nights, by L. D. Backus, from Ihe G. T. P. With Mr. Backus, and Agent Cullen at Mabella back in line, all the steady positions will be solid on this end. Bro. M. J. Callahan, Kawenp nights, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. C. M. Doolittle. Bro. J. S. Hagerty, of Huronian, on six weeks’ vacation to Smith Falls and points east, was relieved by Bro. J. Hayes. If anyone is overlooked it will be because they did not send in their notes in time. Let us keep this line-up going all the time. A little co-operation will help a whole lot, as it is impos- sible to get next to all the changes. I wish to thank the two brothers for their notes, and hope others will send in some by about the 22d of each month to enable us to get them into the current issue and not lay over a month. £krt. 580. Central Division . District Four — The meeting held in Brandon, Man., Sunday June 29th, was attended by the following mem- bers: Sterling, Virden; H. C. Martin, Wamanesa; G. B. Dollard. Fairlight; W. F. Staunton, Wad- worth; N. Hay, Kendal; S. C. Harris, Davin; G. R. Mackenzie, Scarth; J. W. Maguire, Terence, and D. W. Hunt, F. E. Carey, J. Young, C. R. Luke, H. J. Benson and C. E. Eck, Brandon. Bro. Sterling gave an interesting account of his trip to the Baltimore Convention, which was much appreciated. Resolutions were passed in favor of full system rights and appointing a man to look after the linemen’s interests. Misunderstanding regarding overtime slips was discussed and it was decided that all overtime should be paid, provided slips arc sent in within forty-eight hours after service is performed, but that we make it a point to receive dispatcher’s acknowledgment immediately going off duty. It was resolved that investigation be made as to why positions on new lines taken over by the operating department are not bulletined all over the -Western lines. It was decided that the meeting tender a vote of thanks to Chief Dispatcher M unroe for his kindness in enabling so many agents, dispatchers and operators to attend this meeting. Bro. Leslie, of Methuen Jet., is going to spend his holidays in Ontario. Mr. Chapman is in charge of Dunrea station since Bro. Price resigned. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1398 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Callaghan of Minto, Bro. Clarkin of Mar- garet, are going to Prince Edward Island, and it is rumored that they intend taking life partners with them. Has anybody seen “Professor Upton?" We un- derstand he has gone into the “cured meat" business in Bradon, and has inveigled several victims into his den. ‘So long, W. U." Cert. 827. Rossburn Subdivision — Bro., and Mrs. Foster, while on vacation to his old home at Ottawa, was relieved by Bro. Dorset. Bro. Zottomley is baching while his good wife is holidaying at our popular resort, “Sandy Lane." Bro. and Mrs. Henry, relieved by Bro. Gif- ford, are on vacation to the Pacific Coast. We all hope they will return greatly benefited by the change of climate. Bro. Roxborough was recently married. A good wife and a new station are blessings indeed. Bro. Hughes is being visited by his mother-in- law. There are only two brothers on this subdivision who won’t get married. Their increased overtime should enable them to take courage and join the other “benedicts." “B," Cert. 962. Halifax & Southwestern Division — The tourist travel on the ocean shore route has started in earnest; with them also came the mackerel and albercores, and between the two it makes business look good for the passenger and express departments, but it don't improve our salaries any, and that’s where the rub comes in. We are the only agents handling express in Canada, unless it is some horse car road, who do not receive a commission, and we have to handle the business for all the express companies in Canada, and a majority of those in the United States. It looked at one time as if the government would be taking over this road and the boys always added a few extra words to their evening pray- ers, “pray let it be soon," for then the commis- sion would come our way without a fight for it. but as it has not materialized we are now going out after it in earnest. Superintendent Bain was recently appointed general superintendent of the whole division. We extend to him our best wishes for every suc- cess. Bros. Goodwin, of “BW," and Bro. Snair, from the dispatcher's office, have gone with the C. P. R. The difference in pay from $45.00 to $100.00 a month must look good to them. Mr. Robinson, from the dispatching office C. P. R., Medicine Hat, has been spending a few days among old friends in Bridgewater; understand he was offered a position in the dispatching office Bridgewater, but the pay out West looked too good to make the change. Bro. Bracket, night man, who took Bro. Snair’s place, has gone back to his old position as agent at “R." Bro. Merry going to “SO." Not many brothers getting off on vacations, presume they find times too hard to afford it- Everything running smoothly, not a wheel off for six months, which is "going some." Haven’t heard of any road to beat that record. Bro. Copp, off on vacation for one month, re- lieved by Sister Smith, who only recently came here, but took up membership at once and don’t think much of a man who will work on a road with union men and not join. Boys without cards better clear, as she is able to make good her threat. Sister Amero is on vacation, relieved by Bessie. Bro. Barter let his little girl go. He gets a chance at a little overtime now, a three-hour hang around for 25 cents. Bro. Smith is making a good run for one of the prizes. Understand he is out after my scalp as well. “Dreadnought." Central of Georgia Ry. Southwestern Division — A copy of our revised agreement and wage scale has been mailed each station. Nearly every station on this division secured a very substantial increase, and we hope that all will remit promptly for both dues and assessment. Each member was mailed a copy of the proceed- ings of the Grand Division held in Baltimore, with the June Telegrapher, and we hope they will read every word and study it, as it contains valuable and interesting information. It was the most successful session of the Grand Division ever held, better known as the “Million Dollar Convention." The last day, however, brought the sad news of the death of Bro. A. D. Thurs- ton, founder of the O. R. T. The same Grand officers were re-elected and St- Louis, Mo., was chosen as the next meeting place of the Grand Division. We hope that all will attend the system meeting, as we have arranged to have at least one in every three months, notices being mailed out in plenty of time to arrange relief.. The peach business was not as heavy this year as heretofore, but other business has been good. Bro. Bigbee handled the peaches at Trebor, Mr. Lankford at Bliss, and Bro. Morris in “RA.” Bro. Sears has returned to Echeconnee, relieved while in the West by L. B. Clark. Bro. M. B. Jones of Butler, Ga., has resigned, relieved by Sister King. Bro. Mills, of Smithville, is visiting Tate Springs, Tenn. Bro. Vann, of Midway. Ala., is on sick list, relieved by Mr. Kirkpatrick. We hope he will be soon with us again. Bro. Morris, of Bronwood, is on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Slade. Sister Causey, of Webb, Ala., visited sick rela- tives at Morris recently. Brothers, please pay your dues and assessments at once, and do not have to be called on again about them. We try to remember each one of Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1399 you in revising the agreement, and you should be prompt about such matters, and not drag along. Notes should be sent Bro. Sears at Echeconnee, Ga., in order to have a write-up each month. Cert. 110. Savannah Division — All boys are wearing a smile since the new schedule went into effect. We secured a raise for every man whom we represented, besides shorter hours, and now have ten-hour day for one- man stations, which works very nicely. Briggs, of Meldrim, relieving H. E. Holland, second West Yard, until successful bidder (Bro. J. A. Wakeman) Millen can be relieved. Bro. Holland is taking a trip out in the wild and woolly West. Wadley and Meldrim third, and West Yard Savannah second, on bulletin this month. Bro. T. G. Hayman, third Wadley, relieved Bro. H. Mullis. Meldrim third. Bro. G. B. Proctor, agent Dover, on vacation, was relieved by G. E. Bean, of Metter. A rousing big meeting at Millen, July 27th, was well attended, and much enjoyed by all present We hope to make these meetings more interesting each time, and exchange different ideas about the best way of handling the business. Cert. 1. Macon Division — Everything is on the boom on the dear old “GAC.” Don’t forget the assessment when the ghost walfcs. The committee spent lots of time and considerable money on the new agreement, in addition to having to stand 100 in the shade in that great (?) climate of the Forest City, which made some of them not accustomed to it sick, from which one or two has not yet entirely re- covered. So do all things reasonably possible to show your approval of it. Sister Weaver, of Goggins. is still quite sick. Nearly every brother on the division has been assisting her in a financial way during her long illness — go to it boys, that’s the way to show true fraternalism. Our good Bro. Jno. Rogers, on the block most ever since Sherman cavorted around these parts, was asked when he was going to take his vaca- tion and replied: “Seven o’clock tomorrow morn- ing,” which indicates that he will make his rest hours answer for vacation, as he has been doing so long. Sixteen hours’ rest is, however, a little better than twelve. Moral: He who would re- main out of the Order, or be delinquent after getting such benefits, is a fit inmate for imbecile ward No. 1. We regret to chronicle the sudden and untimely death of Bro. Cass. •The brother was ill only a few hours. His trick, third Griffin, was assigned Bro. D. C. Thompson, third Jonesboro, and the latter bid in by Bro. Paul Woodall, the “white hope” of these parts. Bro. Mathews, first Griffin, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Jones, from Irving, and he by Bro. Mann, from the South- ern. % ^ Several other brothers are also on vacation, the extra men are putting in good time, and we are looking for more men. Cert. 481. CARD OF THANKS. Macon. Ga., July g, 1913. We desire to convey to all members and kind friends in general our sincere appreciation for the many expressions of love and sympathy, and the beautiful floral offerings in our recent bereave- ment, in the loss of a loving husband and brother. Mrs. J. B. Cass and Brother. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. First Division — The tourist season is now on and business is very good. Bro. G. H. Rumke is on an extended trip back East. Bro. Phillips relieved Bro. Merrow at Sedalia during the illness and death of his wife the first two weeks in July. Bro. Sutton is back at Palmer Lake. Baggage and express got so heavy they had to give Sutton a helper for the season. Bro. Brannan. who has been in chief dispatch- er’s office for several months, is back in “SB” Pueblo. Bro. Wehrly has resigned, and second Lark- spur is up for bulletin. On July 10th Minnequa telegraph office was closed, and our general secretary and treasurer, Bro. Roberts, is looking for a good place to light. A large number are laying off, and extra men are getting in full time. Bro. Stovall, Swallows, is on his annual fishing trip around Wolcott, Colo. Bro. J. O. Hanson, Augusta, on vacation; it is said will return with a bride. Keep after the new men and send their names to the secretary for applications or transfers. He can’t keep track of these men without your assist- ance. Cert. 41. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, our creator and pre- server, summoned to himself on July 8th one of his faithful believers, in the wife of Bro. Chas. Merrow, of Sedalia. Colo., and Whereas, Never did a more honest or squarer brother, or a more devoted husband and father lose a more cheerful, hopeful and truer helpmate; therefore be it Resolved, That the sympathy of Division 49 is hereby extended to our bereaved brother, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to The Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion. Signed, A. E. Roberts, L. Sutton, F. W. Moore, Committee- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1400 The Railroad Telegrapher. CARD OF THANKS. Sedalia, Colo., July 15, 1913. Members Division 49 — I wish to express my great appreciation and sincere thanks to all the members of Division 49, who ably assisted me during the great loss of my beloved wife, and for the beautiful floral piece presented by them in token of their sympathy, and also the letters of condolence. These remem- brances show very plainly that the O. R. T. is a helper and comforter in sadness and sorrow, as well as a sustainer for righteousness. In this I can not sufficiently express myself grateful enough, so I will humbly thank you. Fraternally yours, Chas. Merkow, Cert. 95. Second Division — « With Bro. Irvine trying to find out the cost of living for two. it is up to someone who knows to help the poor boy out. Bro. Me., “GN” days, just returned from his vacation. That stuff about those fish he caught, where could you beat it? Dispatcher Wightman at “DS” is also some fisherman. Clarence is in the lightweight class now. What is the matter, “HD?” you have had a non with you for over two months now and he seems to be a very nice boy, too. Bro. Guire is taking his vacation, relieved by Mr. Booth, and he by Mr. Woods, on second, with Bro. Mills of “DC” on third. Mr. Whipple, of Shoshone, has left the Scenic Line for good. We should worry! Some of our best workers have been talking to him for five years and could do no good; he wa9 one of those I m coming in after next pay day” fans, you know the breed. Bro. Melvin is proud of his new concrete plat- form. It does improve things. Bro. Rcwis has started the fireworks, and we must all stick by him unless we want to carry freight through s'teen feet of snow as in the past. The trainmen intend to make a grievance of their side of the case. On other roads telegraphers are not asked to help do that work, and here the trainmen want us to do it all. Conductor Harry Hill, on the west local, has always been very square about this matter and all the boys try to help him in every way they can. Bros. Merrill, Smith and Alton, at “S,” makes it a pleasure to work, and we are all glad to see them there. Bro. Barton bid in Granite agency, and Bro. Batts, who got Red Cliff, is now looking for some fair damsel to share those twelve lonesome hours with him. Mr. Sheean can tell you more about how the Order should be run than any Grand officer, but he always has an excuse for not paying his bit to help run it. Get in. old-timer, then we can listen to your advice. Bro. Johnson caught four trout recently, and now he wants the dispatcher to let him off at two o’clock, so he can get a chance at the other four. Bro. Garner, at the Pass, is some cook, but at that does not intend to do the cooking long. Bro. Jones, at Avon, has about the finest bunch of chickens in the country. Bro. Downs thinks Shoshone has it on sunny California in the summer time anyhow. D’s solid at Eagle now with Bros. Martinez, Howe and Frymire on deck. Bro. Homan was off a few days taking in the sights of Denver and putting in some time at the m’ne- “Shorty,” Cert. 593. Southern Pacific Ry. A splendid meeting of the Coast, Western, and Stockton Divisions, was held under the auspices of the reduced General Committee of Division 53, in the Pacific Building, San Francisco, on Sunday evening, July 13th. About fifty of the boys and one sister turned out to celebrate the revival of meetings in this city, and one of the best, en- thusiastic up-to-date meetings ever held in this city was the result. Members from several of the other divisions were present, some traveling many miles to be here, one brother driving seven miles in a rig to make a connection in order to be pres- ent. All the members of the reduced General Committee, Bros. Cowgill. Baxter, Cull. Ward. Boyd and Brennan were present; also Local Chair- men Kay and Dennehy were on hand. The meeting was called to order at 8 p. m. by Bro. J. E. Cowgill, General Chairman, and H. M. Baxter appointed Secretary. Bro. Cowgill, in his opening remarks, referred to the days when meetings were held regularly in San Francisco, and to the time when Division No. 53 was noted for its enthusiastic gatherings on all parts of the system, and assured us that he intended to renew those good old meetings of the past and bring the boys together on all parts of the system, when- ever and wherever possible. He was greeted with cheers, and his remarks were greatly appreciated. Bro. D. W. Koppikus was called on for a few remarks and that “Grand Old Warrior” of 53 responded in a manner that brought the boys to their feet. He delved into the past history of the division and told of the days when he took over the secretaryship, with a debt of $1,800.00 attached thereto, and the struggles and trials of those days and then read from his latest report, which showed a larger membership and more money in the treasury than ever before. It was a treat for the boys to listen to the report, both historical and present, and when he had finished, the degree of esteem in which he is held by the members of this division was easily understood and accounted for. The next speaker introduced by Bro. Cowgill, was our newly elected Fifth Vice-President, Bro. E. J. M anion. This was the first introduction to the boys of our new grand officer, and the manner in which Bro. Manion handled the subjects he spoke upon, and the clear and concise explanations he gave of each subject touched upon, proved to Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1401 us that he was fully qualified to take care of any situation he was assigned to. Bro. Manion won the full confidence of aH the members present and he was roundly cheered at the expiration of his speech. We feel that in Bro. Manion, we have a vice-president that will make his mark in the Order, and if confidence will be of any assistance to him, we can assure him he has Division Fifty- Three’s to the fullest extent. After Bro. Manion finished his talk, a general discussion was indulged in by all the members and many subjects bearing on the betterment of con- ditions, revision of rules, re-adjustment of hours, etc., were debated. Some of the old-timers were introduced to the boys, notably among whom, were Bro. G. W. Taylor, of Ocean View, one of the real old Romans of the days of the “beginning.” Bro. Taylor favored us with a few remarks that were appreciated by all. Bro. Wooley, of South Vallejo, another of the old-timers, who had been through the battle in -the good (?) (or was it /‘the bad”) old days, also gave us a very interesting description of conditions as they were when he joined the Order. Bros. Bell and Stuart of “BD” office, spoke on some of the questions that were discussed, and Bro. Lamphere, also of “BD,” was in evidence in the discussions. Sister Clark, of Rodeo, who journeyed to San Francisco to be on hand at this meeting, was introduced and received a rousing welcome from the boys. She is one of the loyal members of fifty-three, who has stayed with us, even though she was made agent at a station, not covered by our schedule. All praise to this energetic little sister who has been a worker for years in our cause and who sets an example worthy of our highest esteem. Cert. 691. Coast Division Notes — Business is picking up on this division. Boulder Creek, Felton, Glenwood, Wrights regular and Santa Cruz, extra third, noon to ten p. m. are the new offices on the summer schedule. Bro. Sullivan taking the latter. Several ne>v men were brought in from the Los Angeles and Tuc- son divisions for these positions, none being avail- able on this division. The general committee at San Francisco, ad- journed July 2d, until after the 4th, pending further negotiations with the general management. This made it necessary to levy a special assess- „ ment of $3.00 due at Bro. Koppikus’s office by July 14th. VVe hope this has been paid promptly as the first month’s raise in pay is usually more than twice as much as the special assessment. I have worked on Eastern roads where a special assessment was levied to the total amount of the raise for the first month, after the schedule took effect. At some offices it was as much as $15.00, and very seldom less than $5.00, so our $3.00 assessment is very reasonable. Your humble servant and the Agent, Mr. Davis enjoyed a very pleasant day at Watsonville, July 4th, selling nearly $1,100.00 worth of tickets in about five hours. Bro. Ward, our genial local chairman, who called on your humble servant during the com- mittee adjournment said they were getting along fairly well considering the fact that the trainmen also have a committee of thirty-two members at San Francisco, which naturally causes a little delay, both meeting with the management at the same time for the same purpose. Bro. Roy Oneel, third Gilroy, was relieved for vacation by Mr. Jackson, a new man, but was called back to work the next night owing to the scarcity of men. New offices opened: Felton, with Bro. O. A. May; Glenwood, Mr. Tooker and Wrights, Ex- Bro. A. A. Kott, a new man, all pending bulletin. Bro. Brewer, first Gilroy, our former corre- spondent transferred to Los Angeles Division, was relieved by Bro. Smith, and he later by P. L. Cameron. Bro. Rhoades, assistant agent Hollister, was relieved by a new man, and relieved Bro. Eby, agent Metz, on vacation in Southern California. Bro. W. J. Hathaway, relieved E. N. Davis, Casmalia agency, “the old timer” who bid in Los Gatos, assistant agency, in order to be at his old home, was relieved at Paso Robles, agency, by Mr. Ogara, first Pajaro (changed to Watson- ville Jet.). Bro. Heistand, second Pajaro, goes to first there relieved by Bro. John Day, from Gaviota. Bro. Sisson, second Santa Cruz, doing relief agents work, relieved Bro. Dains, agent Santa Clara, while in the general hospital at San Fran^ cisco, also Mr. Westington. at Armos for a week, and Bro. Estebrook, Pacific Grove, on vacatjon. Extra dispatcher “Boomer Brainard,” San Fran- cisco, relieved Dispatcher Leary, San Luis Obispo, a few nights on account of the illness of Mrs. Leary. Bro. Korf, second San Ardo, who relieved Mr. Danneburg, agent Templeton several days owing to a death in his family, was relieved by J. L. Emery, later assigned to third Surf. Bro. Werner, relieved Mr. Bell, third King City, while off sick, who later relieved assistant agent Short on vacation. Salinas as a terminal is a dream of the past. Semaphore has been installed, third operator re- lieved by a clerk with Bro. Frye and Mr. Simp- son, on nine hours. Bro. Frye is working on a motor with which be intends to pull the board and save its strength. It is now Bro. Morebeck, third San Ardo, and Ex-Bros. Short and Abernathy, King City, and Simpson, agent Chualar, have all promised to join. Brothers see that they keep their promises. They are all good men. Mr. Simpson was re- lieved on second Salines by Bro. Smith, when he relieved Bro. Morebeck, at Chualar agency, who relieved Bro. Willoughby there, a charter member of the T. & P. Bro. A. D. Spencer, San Jose “YD,” who went to wireless, is now .at San Francisco “ND,” we are glad to welcome him bade. Digitized by C,ooQle

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1402 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Marble, first Redwood, assigned Monterey assistant agency. Bro. Rhoades was relieved at Hollister by Bro. J. K. Guidry a new man from the T. & P. Bro. Crofut, third Castroville (changed to Delmonte Jet.), on two weeks’ vacation, who was relieved by Mr. Powell, a new N. P. man, stop- ped off at Watsonville between trains on his way to San Francisco. Bro. Jack Lannigan, first San Jose, off sick, was relieved by Bro. Charles, and he on the split trick by Bro. Wimberly; we hop? for Bro. Lan- nigan’s speedy recovery. Mr. Hardily, a new man from the San Joaquin, relieved Mr. Emery at Los Gatos. Bro. Kenyon, our former assistant general chair- man, recently transferred from the Salt Lake Division, relieved Mr. Mones. agent Lompoc, who was married and gone East on his honeymoon. He has our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a safe and pleasant trip. He should now avail himself of the protection of the good old O. R. T.. which to a married man is what the automatic block signals are to the railroads, only more so. for when the train leaves the rails the signals are no good, but if we leave this life trip suddenly, through unavoidable . things, the O. R. T., is always right here with its strong arm to guide our loved ones on a safe course. Bro. Werner and I would be glad to have any of theTboys advise us of any changes they hear of in order that we can have an interesting write- up every month. Kindly let us know if they carry an up-to-date, so Bro. Ward can have them transferred to our division. Pay your semi-annual dues promptly. To avoid beotming delinquent, remittances must reach Bro. Koppikus, Oakville, California, not later than August 31st. Pay as promptly as possible this time, on account of the drain on the treasury through our general committee being at San Francisco revising our schedule. Regards and best wishes to all. “HS,” Cert. 1553. San Joaquin District — It is particularly pleasing to see how the boys are fining up. At the rate they are now coming in the division will soon be solid. It has been keeping Bro. Blume busy to furnish application blanks to supply the demands from all parts of the division, and from nonscheduled roads. With such support our committee in San Francisco will know that we are standing back of it almost to a man. The enthusiasm being shown at pres- ent is the greatest in the history of the Order, not only here, but also in the East, where the membership is already one hundred per cent strong on many roads. See that the few not yet persuaded have ap- plication blanks. Send the local chairman their, names and addresses, and see that they fill out the blanks and send them in with the necessary remittance at once to W. E. Blume, Cameron, California. Bro. G. A. Sears and wife of Bakersfield visited in Porterville during June and Bro. Sears also attended the meeting at the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, on July 13th, and Bro. P. E. Turner and wife of Tehachapi visited Bakersfield in June. Mr. J. E. Donnelly, who relieved quite a num- ber of the dispatchers in Bakersfield while they attended the T. D. A. Convention in Los Angeles, has resumed at Famosa. Bro. M. E. Ake, has resigned and gone to San Francisco, relieved by F. A. Young, of the Santa ■Fe. P. M. Berry, another new man from Shreve, Ohio, is on extra list. Brothers near them do your duty. Bro. R. E. Hogan, agent Monolith, on sick leave two weeks, is on duty again. Bro. F. B. Lardner, while in San Francisco recently, was relieved by Bro. J. T. Juve. Bro. G. F. Simpson, agent Owenyo, has re- signed and gone East. Bros. J. T. Juve. W. E. Freeman, H. C. Win- ters, J. K. Hamilton, and T. O. McPherson and Sister N. S. Cooper are among our recent new members. We are glad to welcome them and hope they will attend the meetings and get per- sonally acquainted with us. Bro. E. W. Weiler, of Goshen Jet., has been transferred to Division 53. Bros. W. E. Blume and wife, of Cameron, and M. B. McMullen and wife, of Mojave, attended the celebration at Bakersfield, July 4th, and were entertained to dinner by our . genial dis- patcher, C. H. Nichols, and wife. Bro. T. T. Cull, local chairman of the Tucson Division covered the east end ' of this division, Mojave to Saugus, calling on the boys, while the general committee were adjourned, and Bro. J. E. Cowgill covered the west end, from Fresno to Bakersfield and Mojave. Bro. R. B. Mould, of Mojave, spent several days at the beaches and visiting friends recently. Bro. M. Krombeck was relieved at Bakersfield by Bro. C. E. Coleman, while hunting deer on Bear Mountain and visiting in Venice, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Bro. J. J. Dillon, of Bakersfield, on three months’ vacation in the Northwest, will visit Portland. Seattle and Vancouver, B. C. Bro. T. L. Underhill purposed visiting Omaha and Des Moines shortly. The only brothers present at the meeting in Bakersfield Sunday, July 13th, were W. E. Blume, Cameron; P. H. Libby, Lancaster; J. J. Dillon and M. Krombeck, of Bakersfield, and M. B. McMullen, Mojave. The brothers should take more interest in these meetings, as this is a very poor attendance for such a membership as we have on this division. If those who are able to get away would all come to just one meeting and see what a good time we would have you would not want to miss another one. We are going to hold a meeting every month at some point on the division where it will be convenient for the largest number to attend, and we want you to come as we are going to have the meetings anyway whether you come or not. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1403 Bro. G. C. Bonner, of Walong, on return from his ninety days’ visit to relatives in Sedalia, Mo., and Chicago, will take his assignment as agent at Farmersville. . Bro. G. M. Black, of Porterville, who went to the hospital with a dislocated ankle is now able to go about his duties on crutches. Bro. H. V. Lamme and wife, of Friant, while visiting the beaches and San Diego, relieved by Bro. H. J. Hendry. Wish to thank Bros. F. B. Lardner, E. W. Collins, H. J. Hendry and G. M. Black for news items this month. M. B. McMullen, Mojave, Cal. Los Angeles District — Recent assignments : Agencies — El Centro, S. F. Willard; Santa Ana, H. J. Wasserman; Chino, W. C. Walker; Camarillo, C. S. Sexton; Red- lands Jet., E. A. Chaffee. Telegraphers: Third tricks — Rivfcr Station, S. Woodworth; Indio, E. F. Rowe; Beaumont, G. M. Russell; Saugus, R. S. Gipple; Oxnard, H. M. O’Connell. Second — Ogilby, E. W. Kalies; Beaumont, T. J. Mc- Donald; Oxnard, R. M. Bunker. First — Ontario, A. S. Vanderdoes. Telegrapher and clerk — El Centro, I. B. Card. Telegraphers — Bertram, F. H. Clements; Whitewater, L. H. Pritchett; Iris, C. H. Cambridge; San Pedro, F. E. Warner; “HU” Los Angeles, C. I. McReynolds. Applications for thirty days received on: Agencies — Indio, Burbank, Whittier. Shorb, Sal- ton, Monrovia, Nordhoff; first telegrapher — Indio; telegrapher and clerk — Redlands and Calexico; telegrapher — Glamis and Iris; first telegrapher and clerk — Ventura; second telegrapher and clerk — Ventura; third telegrapher and clerk — Ontario. Bro. Fred W. Adams is on extra at Imperial Junction. Bro. H. L. Dye is relieving at Colton. Any brother who notices a vacant position not placed on current bulletin please write to this office and I will attend to any oversight of this kind. Copies of the proceedings of the nineteenth regular session of the Grand Division have been mailed to the membership. In these are contained the reports of all the Grand Officers which show in detail most of the work performed by the organization during the past two years. Although the document is a very lengthy one, it is hoped that the membership will take time to read and study it for the very valuable and interesting information it contains. Since the various reports of Grand Officers were written for the convention ten schedule negotiations have been successfully completed. Brothers from other divisions transferring here please give certificate number and date of trans- fer, and brothers doing relief work please send me notes of changes, on the fifteenth of each month, giving names and location, and also request brothers from other roads to send me their division certificate number and date dues paid to, so we can arrange for their transfer to Division No. 53. E. Mulvihill, L. C. ' Houston Division — Bro. W. J. Dobbs has returned from a de- lightful two months’ honeymoon to second Schul- enburg, relieving J. C. Hopkins, extra. Bro. J. C. Stewart has also returned from a pleasant month’s honeymoon and relieves D. R. Haggard, extra, on Eagle Lake third, who goes to Spofford second. Bro. W. W. Chism, third Sequin, is relieving at Scheitz agency pending bulletin, relieved by Bro. J. R. Perdue. J. E. Williams is at Engle pending bulletin. Bro. Ridgeway, Richmond days, is now in the San Antonio hospital. Bro. C. McNutt is relieving at Waelder agency pending bulletin, vice Bro. S. E. Starr, resigned. It is rumored that M. T. Ney, third Glidden, is soon to be married. Boys, having been appointed correspondent for this division I will of course do my best, but will need youi^ assistance. Send me any news you can by the 20th, so as to have a nice write- up eafch month. Send them to me at Schulenburg. M. H. Buekhalter, Cert. 2303. El Paso Division , G. H. & S. A. — Bro. Gould, since taking Marathon agency, has been too busy to give us a write-up. so he has requested me to take his place as local corre- spondent. I will do the best I can and hope the boys will send me all the news they can by the twentieth of each month. Bro. Albert Lickorish. at Sierra Blanca, now has twelve little ducklets which he guards by day and Bro. Polk by night lest that mighty hunter, Bro. Holstead. mistake the tame for the wild with his autpmatic hand-me-down blunder-buss, which was once owned by “Wild Bill.” Brother-to-be S. C, Armstrong is on “RK.” Bro. Graves is also there until Bro. T. J. Mc- Quillen returns from his ninety days’ vacation to Joisey City and Brooklyn. Night Chief Etheridge is on a thirty days’ leave, which will be spent in New York City and Washington, D. C. Bro. B. M. Lee at Findley has more chickens than anyone on the line and gets so many eggs that he has to measure them in a bushel basket. W. C. Bullock and C. F. Tanner are the latest additions to the “RK” El Paso force. Dispatcher R. E. Petross is laying off and Bro. B. E. Bee, promoted to extra dispatcher, is relieving him. Bro. J. L. Haintz is now on a thirty-day leave which will be spent in California and at the hot wells east of Sierra Blanca. Bro. J. R. Zimmerman, who runs a messenger service in El Paso, was in a side swipe motocycle collision recently. With the exception of a few scratches, a bunged-up pilot, a couple of bent side rods and a lost headlight no serious damage was done. Bro. L. W. Broyles and wife will spend the summer with relatives in Iowa. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1404 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Barnhart at Pumpville has a pair of twins at his house. Bro. C. F. Burling, Sanderson first, has returned to duty and reports the arrival of a fine girl. Bro. Graves bid in second there. A. O. Hubbard, agent Marfa, got wanned up a little over the write-up in April Telegrapher. He recently increased the third trick man’s ex- press commission from $7.50 to $10.00 per month. We are glad to say Bro. Luthy at Alpine again, but Campbell at *'RK” is still out. Bro. Lyles, second Marathon, relieved Davis, a new man, on Marfa third, pending bulletin. Bro. HalL who bid in second there, spent his vacation at Langtry and Del Rio. A double-header ball game was played at Lang- try, July 10th. Sanderson, playing the home team, won both games 10 to 8 and 13 to 4. Bro. Scott played shortstop, using the waste basket for a mask and two joints of stovepipe for a chin protector. Bro. H. J. Hall, who pitched the first game, sprained his leg trying to throw a curve in the last inning. Bros. "Pinkre” Cheek and “Dad” Brown were the chief rooters for “\VI.” Langtry is figuring on a game with New York or Boston in the near future. Bro. Scott has gone Last where he can get a few crawfish, as he was raised on them. Bro. Luts. Alpine second, is laying off. re- lieved hy Bibbs, a new man. Bro. A. O. Pierron, at Cartersville. Mont., formerly in “RK,” sends us his “73.” On account of the increased amount of business between coast points and the East, due to the dissolution of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific, the G. H. is building an addition to the telegraph office in El Paso. A new set of tables of the latest design will be installed and three telegraphers added to the force in “RK.” Bro. J. A. Skipper is visiting in eastern Texas. It is rumored that there may be a wedding upon his return. S. C. Armstrong has resigned and gone West, Dispatcher C. T. McHugh has returned from his vacation and Dispatcher Winans has gone oh his. The Mexican rebels at Durango. Mex.. mur- dered Telegrapher Robert Palmer for refusing to open the depot safe when they captured the town from the federals. Stewart’s got an ancient bug; And Smithy’s took a fall, Jimmy’s got a rattle trap; And Taylor’s none at all. C. L. Fleshman, Div. Cor., Cert. 2274. Louisiana Lines — Recent assignments: Baldwin agency. W. H. Gates, relieved at Midland agency by Bro. H. L. Feske; Opelousas agency. W. W. Pigford; Lake Charles second, G. E. Ferree; Hinton second, C. A. Ibert; Abbeville days, T. Fleming, relieved at Boeuf by Bro. J. A. McIntyre. The cashier has been put back on at Baldwin. Alexandria agency under adjustment. Vacancies: Boeuf and Midland agencies, Lafay- ette second, Vinton and Cheneyville third, and New Iberia nights. If you know of a member of another division working for this road get his certificate number and write the local chairman. Remit your dues at once to D. W. Koppikus, Oakville, Cal., and obtain that new card. After being closed for a few weeks Egan agency has been reopened by our old friend War- basse. ‘ He is sorry he sold his cow but not sorry to be back, the little vacation done him good. J. L. Mclntire is relieving Agent Tubbs at Welsh on vacation. Boys, get busy on the book of rules as we all have to pass the required examination and make 95 per cent. Let’s see how many of us can make 100 per cent. N. C. Frier is back on first Lake Charles, re- lieved at West Lake by S. J. Bouchard taking his regular assignment, relieved at Alexandria agency by C. Carter, and he at New Iberia nights by Bro. Roberts pending assignment. Telegraph office there has been moved into the passenger depot, the operators selling tickets and cutting off the two ticket clerks. Let’s try to have a better write-up next month, and everyone send in some notes by the 20th. We can’t have a good one unless everyone helps. No news items received for this month. “FS.’ Cert. 2179. Northern Pacific Ry. Dakota Division — The strike ballot was returned almost unani- mously in favor of the proposition our committee submitted to the management. Brothers and nons are both giving their support and a satisfactory settlement will no doubt soon be reached. In order for the (X R. T. to better existing con- ditions each individual must unhesitatingly sup- port our committee and courageously and manfully back up his convictions. The present outlook is very good for a fair yield of all grains and that will boom business this fall. Give the convention proceedings a thorough reading and become better acquainted with the million-dollar Order that you are a part owner of. It is now Bros. W. L. Norton at Oberon and J. O. Wright at Glover. Pass on your Telegrapher to the nearest non. Its perusal will open his eyes to the necessity of joining the O. R. T. Bro. F. A. Miller, first Dawson, on a visit to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, we regret to learn, will not return to the N. P. Bros. C. J. Roberts, third Dawson; G. C. Hoflin, second Burleigh; O. H. Underwood, Carrington, and W. E. Allen, relief agent, have been transferred to 54. The latter relieved ex- Bro. W. A. Hein at McKepzie agency when he went to Stanton agency, vice A. D. McCormack. Bro. J. P. MiUiken ia back at Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1405 McKenzie agency again, after nearly circling the “globe.” Bro. H. S. Schmoldt is back at Wing, vice Lud- wig Olson. Bro. L. E. Tilney, agent Eldridge, is enjoying sixty days’ vacation. Bro. F. J. Moe, relieved at Flasher agency by F. A. Ward, bid in Driscoll, F. C. Ellsworth going to Grand Rapids on bid. Bro. D. C. Poindexter has returned to fourth “J” after a delightful trip to the coast and other points. Bro. H. C. Toyen bid in the telegraph position at Mott. Bro. E. M. Pool, agent Steele, was relieved a few days by Bro. Fields. H. S. Marsh has returned to Brinsmade agency with his bride. Bro. W. W. Jaynes, agent. Carson, is on a month’s vacation. Bro. G. C. Leach, Hartvme Jet., Wyo., writes that he is prospering. Bro. J. H. Case has returned from his vaca- tion to first Bismarck and Bro. Paul Ebert to second. The Yellowstone Park business has been extra heavy this season; two or three sections of No. 3 running each day. I am pleased to note the good results of the individual work a number of our members have been doing recently. Keep it up brothers and all take hold and get that non n*xt to you. Signal repairmen went over the main line re- cently and put all the semaphores in good con- dition. Bros. Andre and Stokes were the only ones who sent me any notes for this write-up. Ginger up, boys, and let me have at least one local a month from every one of you; also remember that the schedule we are working under today was secured for us by the O. R. T. and that our committee is now trying to better our conditions. “Ask and ye shall receive” is good, but lots of spunk and backbone are necessary to get what we ask for. Don’t give up the ship. Your humble servant, H. H. Elswokth, L. C. Seattle Division— A very interesting meeting was held at Cle Elum, Wash., Sunday, July 13, 1913, which was attended by seventeen brothers and sisters of this division. Several interesting subjects were discussed, the principal subject being the new schedule sub- mitted to the company. The different conditions asked for were thoroughly discussed by Bro. Holmes, and all present decided to stand by our committee. Bro. Bartoo, Sumas, is being relieved by Bro. R. W. Cross, from the C. P. R., and Bro. Heine, first Snohomish, by Bro. Lee. Bro. Scott, third Woodinvillc, on a trip to Missouri, was relieved by Bro. Scott. Bro. Pearson, Bothell, injured his back loading baggage and express but stuck to the job. Bro. A. J. Baker, Preston, has gone to his ranch there, relieved by Mr. Sherman, a new man. Bro. McClintock. freight office- Fremont, re- lieved by Mr. Morrison, who took advantage of the rights secured for him through the O. R. T. to displace the brother. Bro. Williams, our delegate to the Baltimore convention, has returned and taken first East Auburn. Bro. Swanson, East Auburn second, is being relieved by Bro. Searlc of Division 23. Bro. Kruger, third Auburn, displaced by Mr. Zeider, bid in third "CF.” Bro. Bell, second Auburn, was called as a state witness to Seattle in a hold-up case pulled off near the depot. Bio. and Sister Fenner relieved Bro. and Sister Day lew at Weston while on a trip East. Later Bro. Fenner went to, second Lester and then to third Eagle Gorge on bulletin. Sister Fenner is relieving Sister Johnson at Upham, who is visiting relatives in Canada. Sister Rivett, second Borup, is on three months' leave, relieved by Sister Morgan. Bro. Crockett, third Stampede, was relieved while on vacation visiting in the South by Mr. Davidson, from Alabama, who later relieved Mr. Whitacre, Maywood first, a few days. Sister Jonas, first Nelsons, called home East on account of the sickness of her parents, was re- lieved by Sister Gabel. Bro. Fischer, second Bristol, is relieving Mr. Powell, second Thorp, which makes it handy for the former to attend to his bee farm located there. He is being re- lieved by Sister Leeper. Bro. Walker, of the contractors’ job, Kennedy, waiting for opening on the line, was relieved by Bro. McReynolds. Brothers and sisters, remember to send me your news items before the 15th, so we can have a good write-up on this division each month. Also keep our local chairman advised of changes on the division and send him copy of all your bids. C*rt. 1433. Tacoma Division — At the special meeting held at Ranier Grand Hotel, Centralis, June 28, in the absence of Bro. Graham, Bro. Henderson acted as local chairman. The other brothers present were: Bradbury, Long, Peck, Sherwood and Harper, and we should have had a much better attended meeting as our committee was in. St. Paul negotiating with the officials for a revision of our schedule, and an attendance at this time is very important in order that the merabeis can acquaint themselves with what the committee is doing and conditions in general. Some very interesting topics were discussed at that meeting. J. T. James bid in McIntosh nights, and Bro. E. L. Carr, Kelso first, secured Aberdeen Jet. The former relieved Bro. H. E. James, third Rainier, a few days. Two new three trick offices, Chehalis Jet. and Newankum, have been opened for a month. Bros. Virum and Offutt are on first and second Chehalis Jet. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1406 The Railroad Telegrapher. Woodland first had to be closed while Bro. Self was off one day sick. It is now Bro. Yordy, second Kalama, making old “KA” solid. Bro. Ruynum, Oakville, is off on leave. Bro. L. C. Myre, first Elma, is spending his vacation at the beach. Bro. F. R. Bradbury has been doing relief work at Lakcview, So. Tacoma, and Hillburst. Bro. G. Wright, night manager “NR,” relieved by Bro. R. N. Sale, is now on days, vice Mr. Floyd. We miss old “G” but can always stir “RN" out “of the hay.” Mr. Waldo, So. Tacoma, handled third “MQ” on main line a few days. Bro. R. L. Lowery, cashier Tenino. called East owing to his mother's illness, has returned and we are glad to know that she is improving. Cert. 878. CARD OF THANKS. Crntralia, Wash., July 15, 1913. Members L. A. and O. R. T., Tacoma Div. — Mr. Sherwood and I wish to thank the mem- bers of L. A. and O. R. T. for their kindness and sympathy, and for the beautiful flowers sent me during my illness. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Sherwood. Montana Division, East End Notes — Telegrapher Mueller, “VS” Livingston, and Mrs. Mueller are relieving Bro. and Mrs. Morrow, first and second Mission, on a ninety-day leave. There have been many changes on the extra list but none of the brothers or sisters feel in- clined to assist us in chronicling the arrivals and departures for the journal each month. Mr. Schrey has cancelled his bid on Laurel Depot, and it is again on bulletin. R. E. Farlow, awarded Edgar agency and Mr. Tate, second Columbus. Bro. Unger assigned third Laurel Yard and Mr. Brooking third Mission. Bro. Carleton, a new man, is relieving E. H. Snyder, Laurel Yard first, on a ninety-day leave. Bro. Zepp, Billings Depot, is on thirty days’ vacation. A. A. W. Montana Division, West End Notes — Bros. McDonald and McDowell, second and third Townsend, both on vacation, relieved by McDowell and Murphy, new men. Bro. Holmes is on second Toston, extra. Bro. Smith, Trident, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Linn. Bro. Ogle, second Manhattan, has taken a clerical position at Billings. Bro. Janies is on third west end. Bro. Smith is East, relieved by Mr. Hallisey on third Muir. . Bro. Shuping is on first Hoppers, and Parmeter on second, while Bro. Davis is in the old country. Bro. Busch relieved Bro. Tietz, third Homestake, who is seeing the Eastern Coast cities. Bro. Maxfield is relieving Bro. Jacoby, first Butte, on a trip East. Bro. Leach, Willow Creek, called to his home dwing to his mother’s illness. Good wishes for her speedy recovery. Bro. Loftus, third Butte, on vacation, relieved by Delameir. Bro. Hudnall, Division 32, was on third Logan a few nights. Laurel Depot days, third Breman and East Helena on bulletin. Recent assignments: Third west end, E. E. Parmeter; third Hoppers, Sister Hurt; third Logan, Bro. Strachan; third Whitehall, Bro. Busch; second Bozeman, J. M. Atwood; second Toston, Bro. Arnold. Very little news from our committee, though quite favorable. “Old Mont.'* standing by her “Union Fame.” I only wish we could vote twice each to make, up for those who seem to take no interest, and fail to vote. Wonder if the four who voted against us will xefuse the increase we secured? No answer required to that question. A split for results of the old rival ball teams, Townsend and Toston, the former winning on their grounds, the Fourth, 2 to 0, the latter on their grounds the 20th, 5 to 4, both games in- teresting and playing scientific. The two teams go to Helena the 27th to play the two leading teams of that city’s league. Gee I My potatoes are burning, And my belt is slack, So here’s to you Till I come back. Shorty. Idaho Division — Bro. Floyd, second Paradise, went on a few days’ vacation around the Fourth; later relieved Bro. Brown on first for a few days* fishing, and was r^ieved by Bro. Scott, a new man. Sistcu- Mielke, second Plains, who injured her arm while handling trunks from a train and was relieved by Bro. Wotruba, is now 'back to work again. Weeksville telegraph office is to be moved two hundred yards west of its present location to make room for the extension of the westward passing track. Bro. Marshall, of first there, recently captured a 15-inch trout. Third Weeksville had to be closed one night when Sister Marshall was sick. Bro. Gore, agent Eddy, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Allgaier, relieved by Bro. C. A. Johnson. Sister Allgaier is back on second after an extended trip in the East. Bro. Hartman, first Thompson Falls, while on sick list relieved by Mr. Mays. Bro. Scott relieved on second Clarks Fork, was later relieved by Mr. Holms, while Sister Cusick was away. Bro. Kay bid in second Hangman, relieved on bid by Sister Owen at second Cabinet. Sister Gephart, who relieved Sister Owen on third, later relieved Mr. Bump, second Heron, a few days. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1407 Bro Thayer, of Hope, on vacation, was relieved by P. M. Anderson. Bro. L. P. Marshall, third Hope, has left us for the “Movies.” We wish him success. Bro. Wotruba bid in second Kootenai Yard. We beg the brother’s pardon for referring to him as “Mr.” in last write-up, as he has been a mem- ber of Division 119 for some years. Bro. Mock- ross relieving Bro. Sundin at Palouse, bid in third Kootenai Yard. Bro. O. C. Matheny, agent Noxon, is off on leave, relieved by Mr. Cosgrove. Bro. Combs bid in first Moscow, Idaho, relieved on Noxon third by Bro. Garret until bid in by Bro. N. P. Matheny, agent Trout Creek. Bro. Elver, agent White Pine, spent his vaca- tion in the East, relieved by Mr. Colgrove. Bro. C. A. Johnson, at Eddy, received a message that his father was very sick and is laying off on that account. Sister McNierney has the new job at Parkwater; velvet carpet on the floor, nice oak desk and only message work to handle. “That thar ain't no job, it’s a position.” Bro. Powers after relieving Cashier Shannon for a month took a two weeks’ trip to the coast, returning to second Moscow. He was relieved by Mr. Hope, now relieving Bro. Clark on second Pullman, who bid in first Coeur d’Alene. Bro. E. A. Underhill, third Sand Point, off a few days, was relieved by Mrs. Collier from Ash Street, Spokane, closed. Bro. J. V. Gephart, third Algoma, off a few days, was relieved by J. R. Gordon, from “the Soo.” Bro. and Mrs. G. A. Briggs, of Hauser Jet., was visiting Bro. and Mrs. G. C. Williams of Algoma Sunday recently. Sister C. W. Percy had company from Spokane last Sunday, Bro. W. H. Walker, third Cocolalla, will spend his sixty days’ vacation with his people in the East. Two new tricks opened at Granite while the steel gang is working between there and Athol. Bro. Hoag is relieving Sister E. D. Cunning- ham, Hauser Jet. second. We all hope she will soon be able to be with us again. Otis Orchards closed, Bro. G. A. Briggs dis- placing Bro. Irwin, third Hauser Jet. Bro. Glen Davidson second Kootenai, gets up at 2 a. m., to go fishing. He probably needs the exercise. We hope to soon have good news from our committee now in St. Paul. Actc. Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to convey to the members of Divi- sion No. 54 our sincere appreciation for the many expressions of love and sympathy and for the beautiful floral offerings sent us in our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved father and husband. Mrs. E. B. Irwin and Family. St. Paul Division — Bro. Galloway, third Lincoln, relieved Bro. C. H. Johnson, second Anoka; Bro. Blackhurst, Rices third, and Bro. Parr third, second Lincoln, want to change back again. Bro. and Mrs. Buck, first and second Gregory, bid in first and second Darling, relieving Bro. and Sister Caldwell; Bro. Lee Randall, third Gre- gory, bid in first there. Bro. Caldwell and Bro. C. E. Ayer, second Lincoln, now have a first-class gar- age at Little Falls and are doing a rushing busi- ness. Bro. Bin is the “Barney Oldfield” and Bro. Ayer “chief mechanician.” The writer, while taking in the convention, at which we had a very good and busy time, also visited old New York and some more of the prin- cipal Eastern cities, and our home down in old Missouri, being away sixty days altogether, so I may have missed some of the changes that occur- red during my absence. The committee is now trying to secure a new schedule with much improved conditions. Fraternally, Clyde Bartee, Cert. 180, L. C. Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R. Cleveland and Toledo Divisions — Bro. J. P. West, agent Kent, recently bid in third- there, but it is again on bulletin. . Bro. A. J. Mack has returned from a ten-days’ trip through Indiana and nearby territory, and bid in Stam second. Bro. Osborne at Justin days, is now living there. Mr. Richards has gone to the Fox Mine as weighmaster, relieved at “NA” by Bro. Spenk- fley. Bro. J. H. Warren, agent Navarre, is wearing a very pleasant smile since Bro. Andy is on the job. Bro. T. C. Stringfellow bid in “VU” second, vice E. H. Hostetler resigned. F. C. Hull is on vacation, relieved by E. E. Mizer. Mr. White, extra “BX” nights, transferred to “DG” nights, a new office opened June 29th. Huron “HX” has been reopened with three tricks, also “HU” nights. Bro. Hamilton is on Kent first; Bro. E. B. Far- ley, Kent third, recently bid in Coal Docks sec- ond. Bro. J. L. Sharick, of “JR,” Brewster, has been assigned to the beat between there and Justus. Regardless of a few jags, Bro. Sharick has reported no arrests. We are glad to learn that in future vacancies in “D” Canton will be bulletined, giving the older capable men a chance. Let us all get busy now and line up the few nons” along the line. Each brother do his part and we will soon have them all in. “OG,” Cert. 482. Houston & Texas Central R. R. The meeting at Navasota was very much en- joyed by the ten members present: Bros. Mat- tingly, Blasingame, and Mathews of Navasota; Neely and Sutton, Bryan; Davis, College station; Ashford. Nelleva Jet., and M. S. Dew. of Divi- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1408 The Railroad Telegrapher. sion 25. We are always glad to have the I. & G. N. boys on hand and hope they will continue to visit our meetings. The three brothers at Navasota prepared everything and met the party on the arrival of the first 26. Several resolutions were presented and adopted relative to a new schedule, and all declared themselves in favor of having more meetings at the earliest possible date. Sorrow was expressed that more ofc the brothers could not be with us, especially Bros. Lay, of Walle and Griffin of Chaney Jet. (Houston). Our next meeting will be held at Houston, and a full attendance is earnestly requested. The date will be announced later. Our chief dispatcher was warmly praised for his co-operation to make the meeting a success. Now, boys, that we have the meetings started, let’s keep them going; nothing is of any more importance to us. Bro. Mathews, second Navasota, while attending court, relieved by Bro. L. Cooper, who later went to steam shovel, Howth. Bro. Newson, recently reinstated, bid in second McKinney, vice Bro. R. E. Nixon; Bro. Sid Smith, Ferris agency; Bro. D. P. Richerson, Mansfield agency; Bro. J. H. Carnes, Hearne second dispatcher's office, vice Bro. Richler, who bid in second Hempstead; Bro. W. G. Norman, Prairie View agency; Bro. Ashford, Nelleva Jet.; Bro. J. E. Pitxer, Weller nights, vice Telegrapher Hall, relieved from service. Bro. Cain, agent Fairbanks, has returned from a visit to west Texas, very much improved in health, and we are glad to hear him back at the key. Bro. A. E. Laisure, a recent business visitor to Houston, visited Bio. Griffin while there. Bro. Harris, first Bryan, and Mayor, of that city, was off a few days on city business, relieved by Bro. Neely, second Bryan, relieved by Mr. Billings, who claims to have lost his card and card case. Bro. H. G. Fuller is with the S. P. at Marfa, Texas. Being troubled with rheumatism he will have to remain there in a higher climate. Bro. M. D. Fleetwood has been dispatching re- cently and we are glad to see him make a success. Engine 684. Engineer Rutherford and Conductor Wiggins, handled a happy party into Houston last week, the train consisting of 5 cars, all W. O. W. and their families. The party spent the day at Sylvian Beach fishing, bathing and enjoying the gulf breeze. Bro. Blasingame, of Navasota, being a Woodman, was a guest of the party, and the boys along the line have been looking for Bro. Blasingame to ask for relief on account of taking a bath at the Beach. Mr. Hipp, Hempstead, has resigned; says he was disgusted with the way he was treated, because he would not get a card. Some of the boys are getting our old motto down pat. We were very much grieved to read of the death of our beloved brother and founder, Bro. A. D. Thurston, who spent bis lifetime working for the O. R. T., and extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. if A number of the nons came in this month, but there are still a few left, so get after them, boys, and don't let them rest until they come in where all good men belong. We wish those who have no cards could have seen Mr. Hall, when he was re- lieved at Waller; they would no doubt get a card at once. He had been begged to come in, but wanted to. put it off until regularly assigned. Hard luck finally knocked at his door; then he asked a brother if our committee would handle his grievance. The good brother replied that we could not pay our committee to handle grievances for nons, those who refuse to help us. This should be a lesson to the nons. Show them the importance of having a card, and they will come in at once. It’s Bro. W. F. McCurdy, on third Hempstead now. Business is rushing at that point on account of the watermelon marketing. Some of the boys along the line have been very kind about sending in items for the write-up, while others who could have sent some in did not send a line. Boys, get busy, just a word or so helps, and it is impossible for me to keep up with all the changes on the line without your help. We must get something into every journal and show the boys on other roads that we are still alive. We have been very highly praised in Houston by some good O. R. T. men for our faithful work on the H. & T. C., in the fast few months. Now let's keep her going. Boomer nons are almost afraid to try this pike out of Houston now, as they have been having very hard luck there of late. Bro. Griffin, Chaney Jet., recently off one day sick, and Bro. G. W. Weygand and Mr. Lutich doubled. Bro. Griffin is again at the key. The S. P. wires were recently cut in there giving them three dispatchers together with one of the largest interlocking plants on the line, so it's quite a “hot-foot” job. If you see a brother about to do a wrong, Give him a tip; But, if on the other hand he's a non. Let him pack his grip. Cert. 221. Southern Ry. Knoxville Division — We are meeting in the hall opposite the Watauga Building now instead of the K. P. HalL Come out and see how you like the change. It is much more convenient. It would be time well spent for every brother to read from cover to cover the minutes of the Grand Division sessions recently held at Balti- more. The information is valuable in showing the progress the organization is making, and the Grand Officers’ reports are especially interesting. Read it. It is with much regret that we learn of the death of A. D. Thurston, father of the “O. R. T.” Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1409 vention, where he died the day the convention adjourned. The O R. T. some years ago pur- chased a home near St. Louis, Mo., for Bro. Thurston and paid him $75.00 per month, which the Baltimore convention voted unanimously to continue paying Bro. Thurston’s wife, and in addition to this that a suitable monument be erected to his memory, which will be no more enduring than the one which exists in the hearts of over 42,000 members of the Order, founded over 26 years ago. Bro. Thurston, although a cripple and frail in body, was endowed with a brilliant intellect and the noble purpose to benefit mankind, and he lived to see his efforts crowned with success. If Bro. Thurston in 1886, with a little band of 26 members without funds could fight the battles for the railroad telegraphers and win, how much better is our chance to succeed now with a 42,000 membership and a million dollar treasury. Every member should lend a helping hand, pay his dues promptly and see that his neighbor does likewise, and we will make the year 1913 the best year in the history of our organization. There is no set of telegraphers anywhere, on any railroad, more loyal than those on the west end of this division, a large majority of whom lend their help in any worthy movement, and live up to the established principles and customs of the organization. They are doing their share towards keeping things together and have helped to make the division what it is. There are just as loyal brothers on other parts of the division to whom thanks and appreciation are due, but I want to especially thank the west end brothers for their support and interest. I have recently appointed three assistant local chairman on the east end, Bro. Boshec, at John- son City; Bro. Haney, Barnard, and Bro. Barkley, Hodges, Tenn., to look after the east end, and there is no reason why we can not keep things up to the standard there if the brothers there will co-operate with them. The results will be in accordance with their support and interest. Bro. Burgess, our worthy G. S. & T., will get out a list shortly showing the standing of the various divisions, and I hope that ours will not show up as badly as heretofore, with so many getting behind and having to renew again. Keep up your dues and insurance assessments and there- by protect yourselves and families. A good and well meaning brother stated the other day that the dues were too high and asked: “Where does all this money go?” I am glad to answer this question: First — When our dues were only $10.00 a year we could not keep a paid general chairman on the road as we have done since the dues were raised ,to $12.00. Now if the local chairman has an important case on hand and wishes to have the general chairman present he can get him at once, or individual members can get him for that matter. Previous to putting a chairman on the road we could never get him, as he had to work. There are a number of other good reasons why we are better off with this in- crease in dues. One is the standing of the treasury when your committee meets the manage- ment. Recently it has taken from $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 every time a revision was had. Your committee would not be able to stay in the capital and do business with a weak treasury. The trainmen’s dues are three- times as much as ours and if the telegraphers will ever learn to organize like these men and be willing to pay the bill we will get like results in salaries. As long, however, as we kick about the present dues and in many other ways say and do things that tends to hurt instead of help, we will stay in the rear as to salary. It takes a great deal of money to hold a convention every two years; money for officers* salaries and an office force; money for a strike fund to protect you in case of trouble. Read the report of the grand secretary and treasurer in the ^convention proceedings, which you received with your June Telegrapher, showing the standing of the Order, how much money we have on hand, where it goes to, what ft goes for, etc., and you will realize that you belong to one of the best, if not the best, fraternal orders in existence. In order to make it better and help secure you a bet- ter salary you must do your share of the work by getting in the nons and making the organiza- tion solid. The more interest you take in your organization, the better you attend your meetings, the more prompt you pay your dues, the more you do to build up the Order, the more it will be able to do for you. The section foremen are getting better wages than the telegrapher, when you figure the fifty- two Sundays in the year they are off, while the telegraphers gives these Sundays to the company, less only the 15 days’ vacation. They have a clause in their agreement to be allowed to attend their meetings every other month without discrimination. It is interesting to hear them talk about their Order, and you can see them hanging out on the rear of the passen- ger trains on Sunday going to meetings like blackbirds in summer time, and when they get to the city they don’t take in the picture shows and other places, instead of going to the meeting hall. You don’t hear section foremen knocking. They pull together and they work the “No card, no favors,” on the man who makes no effort to come clean. E. O. Bartlett, ticket agent Cleveland, Tenn., has our sympathy in the loss of his little child. Mr. Bartlett is not eligible to membership, but he is and has been a staunch believer and sup- porter of the organization and has many friends t among the telegraphers on this division. Bro. Campbell and the force there with a few others who heard of the sad affair made up a purse and purchased a beautiful floral design. It is my desire and intention to arrange to hold meetings occasionally in Chattanooga and other places on the division in order that all may have a chance to attend a meeting somewhere. I believe we should also hold a day meeting occa- sionally at some convenient point for the night men. Any suggestions will be gladly received. I wish to thank all those who donated towards the typewriter for the local chairman, and a No. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1410 The Railroad Telegrapher. 6 Remington has been purchased, which is satis- factory. If you have any troubles tell them to me. The machine and the operator are at your service, regardless of whether you donated or not. W. H. C. CARD OF THANKS. Cleveland, Tenn., June 25, 1913. W. H. Cord, Esq., Local Chairman, Charleston, Tenn. Dear Friend — I want to thank you, and through you each and every telegrapher and agent you represent, for your kind letter of sympathy, which was so thoughtful of you in time of my trouble. I assure you it was greatly appreciated. It came at a time when I was very deeply grieved and the words it contained were a great comfort to me in the death of my little child. I am glad to know 1* have among the teleg- raphers and agents here sympathetic friends, al- though I am not a member of your organization, not being eligible to membership. Again thanking you and your division, I am, Sincerely yours, E. O. Bartlett, Tkt. Agt., S. R. Co. Knoxville Division Notes — There is a certain conductor here running the local, too .ready to get his own orders over the phone. The agents and telegraphers should not allow him to do this, as it is a violation of the hours of service law. If a conductor manipu- lates the telephone to move his train he can only work nine hours. Unless this is stopped refer it to your local chairman. The telegrapher or agent who allows any trainman to do this is doing a great wrong. Tell him you are running the office and if there is anything wanted you will handle it for him. We are paid for this work and intend to do it without any help from the conductors or anyone else. We do not attempt to run their trains and should not permit them to run our stations. If we do the injury will be greater than you now think. The conductors' convention in Jacksonville two years ago passed a resolution condemning this practice, recommend- ing that committees have a clause inserted in their agreements to cover it, and a conductor is going a long way out of route to even attempt to do this work. A car is one thing — a union man is another. We are sorry to hear of the dismissal of the three brothers recently for stopping No. 36, but this discipline seems necessary. The company can not have its trains tied up along the road and a man certainly ought to be able to stay awake eight hours. If not, he must take his medicine when it comes. Wc are off sixteen hours to rest and do what we will, the other eight belongs to the company and we should give it the best we have while on duty. Bro. John Addleburg on a recent trip to Wash- ington, D. C., had the pleasure of seeing the Athletics and Senators tie up for a good game. Bro. Bowers, second Charleston, was off a few days reqently. Later Bro. W. A. Lewis, bid in that trick. Bro. Ploeger is soon to be married. Brothers, help us with these write-ups. It's hard for one man to do it all alone and it's your privi- lege and your duty to help. Cert. 45. Knoxville Division, West End — Brothers, we should no longer regard the many excuses put up by non-members for not paying their proportion of the expenses it takes to main- tain the organization. We have been lenient with them on this division and given them chance after chance. We have shown them the benefits of the agreement and favored them just as if they were members. This has handicapped our local chairman in keeping the 'division lined up. They are the first to take advantage of the clause and other concessions, and it is now time to carry out rigidly our motto, “No card, no favors." You brothers who are footing the bill every six months, while the nons receive the same benefits without paying a cent, should wake up and apply the remedy. We are laying down on our rights when we show the non the same fraternal courtesy and favors that we show a member. Some of these nons have “the brass” to even criticize the way the business of the Order is being carried on. Just criticism from a member is all right but comes with poor grace from the man who does not pay his dues. We must back our division officers and make ourselves heard in this movement. Our local chairman has made a showing of 98 per cent for the last four or five years and we certainly should be able to get the other 2 per cent and do it now. We can not afford to relinquish our efforts just because we have a fair schedule. The bene- fits we enjoy today only paves the way for some- thing better. The success of any union depends upon continuous organization, and every union member should be an organizer. Every agent and telegrapher enjoying the im- proved working conditions in effect on Division 59 should pay the tax of -’his trade, and those who will not should be made to feel the effect im- mediately of “No card, no favors." We hope each brother will assist in this move- ment and show the non the other side of the picture until he gets a card. Certs. 835, 381 and 1147. Atlanta Division, North End — I am pleased to state that the percentage of membership on the north end is now greater than at any previous time since the organization of this division. We arc proud of our good stand- ing, still there are nons at several stations whom we should endeavor to secure for members. They are good citizens, some of them good husbands and kind and loving fathers, and we should not cease in our efforts to secure them until the last Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1411 one is enrolled. I therefore appeal to the brothers who come in daily contact with these nons to use every reasonable means to show them that they are standing in their own light by not affiliating with us, and that we need their co- operation and support. The conditions of the telegraphers of the Southern Pacific Railroad are better and more harmonious, and differences and grievances fewer'' and more easily settled than they have been in the past ten years, owing to organization which has taught us loyalty and good service to our employer, respect for our brother and a demand for our own rights. We hope every member wilj assist us in con- vincing these nons that they are wrong in with- holding their financial and moral support from the organization, the sole object of which is to better their conditions and place them and their families on a higher plane of living, so that when our lives shall have been finished we will not be like slaves driven to a dungeon, 'but that we may draw our mantles about us and lie down in peace- ful slumber. Give Bro. R. R. Jones, Rome, Ga., all the news items you can by the 20th of each month and thus insure a good write-up in the journal. _ Call on the undersigned for application blanks or any- thing that I can do for you or assist in securing members. W. E. Dellinger, Ass’t L. C. Atlanta Division, North End, Notes — . Bro. Ed Williams, of Rockmart, and bride, have returned from their honeymoon trip to Cincinnati, Mammoth Cave and other points of interest, and are now at home at Aragon. Bro. and Mrs. Williams have our congratulations for a long, happy and prosperous life. We regret very much to hear of the death of Bro. C. P. Autry, whom we remember pleasantly as being in our midst a short time ago. later em- ployed by the C. of Ga. at Savannah. While on his vacation he was hit by a passing train in the yards at Elizabeth, N. J., on July 7th and killed instantly. His remains were interred in the family cemetery near Plainville. We also re- gret to learn of the death of our highly-esteemed Bro. H. D. Morgan's mother, near Dalton. The bereaved families have our heartfelt sym- pathy. We understand the promotion of Supt. Morris, noted in our June write-up, was all “sand house” talk. Have you a card paid up until December 31, 1913? If not get busy and get in line and get after all the nons next to you. Several have promised to line up and now is the time to talk to them. Plainville has been discontinued for the summer, Bro. J. L. Thomas displacing Bro. Wilson at Howell, and R. W. Robertson Bro. House from third Dalton, the latter going to second East Rome tower, vice Bro. McLeod. Bro. Pullen displaced Bro. Parker, third North Rome, who went to East Rome tower third, vice W. C. Wilder. J. Q. Hooper, Chattahoochee agency, bid in Rockmart agency, vice E. B. Hyden, and Bro. W. L. Landers, agent North Rome, bid in the former, relieved at North Rome agency on bid by Bro. I. R. Bloodworth. Bro. J. L. Gossett, first East Rome tower, back to Inman yards for the peach season, re- lieved by E. H. York. Bro. H. G. Gay, who has been on the sick list, returned to second Rome, relieving O. R. C. Bro. T. C. Austin, who returns to his run on the Mobile Division. There have been numerous other changes, but have been unable to get them. Div. Cor. Charlotte Division , South End — Bro. J. C. F. Clyatt, third Lula, off a few days sick, was relieved by Bro. F. A. Sherriff, who later relieved Bro. W. J. Dawkins, first Duluth, a few days. Bro. P. J. Garvey, third Greenville, off a few days owing to sickness in his family, was relieved by Bro. P. G. Lyles, third Fallis, and he by C. E. Perrine. Bro. Lyles also relieved J. F. Ayers, second Greenville, while off on account of his mother’s death. Bro. P. L. Turner, first Toccoa, off a few days sick, was relieved by W. L. Ivie, of second there, and he by Bro. R. L. Johnston, who later relieved Bro. Joe Brown, second Seneca, on vacation. Bro. W. N. Scroggs, third Oakwood, has been assigned second there, vice B. B. Cheek, who re- lieved Bro. R. Franklin, Central agency, assigned to first Oakwood. R. E. Pierce on third Oakwood until bid in by C. E. Perrine. Bro. P. L. Turner assigned Oakwood agency. Bro. J. G. Blair has gone with the Frisco, and Bro. R. E. Meloin with the A. B. & A. We wish them success. Bro. D. Taylor, first Buford, on vacation, was relieved by R. W. Callahan. C. A. Mclntire, first trick dispatcher, attending the dispatchers’ convention at Los Angeles, Cal., was relieved by N. Whisnant, third “DS,” and he by O. Bass, extra. Bro. Henry Trover, second ML Airy, assigned to third. W. Persha, message side Greenville, on vaca- tion, was relieved by J. F. Ayers, second train order side, he by Bro. P. J. Lyles, third Allis, relieved by B. F. Littleton. Bro. K. W. Boggs, third Calhoun, relieved for sleeping on duty by R. L. Pearson, and W. G. McCoy, second Suwanee, discharged for unsatis- factory service, relieved by Bro. F. A. Sherriff. Bro. S. P. Thornton, Duluth third, assigned to second Suwanee. Bro. T. C. Pool, third Cornelia, bid in second Mt. Airy. Bro. B. B. Cheek, second Calhoun, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. K. W. Boggs, of third, and he by R. Boggs. Bro. J. M. Martin, third Westminster, off twenty days, was relieved by C. J. Mulny. B. W. Grant. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1412 The Railroad Telegrapher. Asheville Division, A. & S. — Sufficient warning has been given those who are violating their obligation by encouraging others to learn telegraphy. There are extra men here a year or more unable to get regular work. Charges should be preierred against any member who allows students in hi9 office. Bro. Ward, first Biltmore was relieved a few days by Bro. Waddell, of second, and he by Bro. Ross Frazier, who also relieved Bro. Weldon, third Biltmore, off a few nights sick. Bro. Booth, second Landrum, was off a few days, relieved by Extra Wagner, and Bro. Pace, third Landrum, several nights, relieved by Extra Lockaby. Bro. Hall, second Saluda, working first while Mr. Heatherly was on vacation. Frank Bishop, first Melrose, on thirty days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Murr, of third, and he by Extra Rymer. There is entirely too many "Misters” on the A. & S. Get after them, brothers, and once more, “No card, no favors.” Div. Coa. St. Louis - Division — Bro. Merrick, first East Junction, was relieved a few days by Bro. Bolen and James Eckerty. The latter is now on second running trains over the west end. We are glad to learn of our old friend’s return. Bro. Overbee relieved Mr. Grim, third Oakland City, a few days recently. Bro. Baker, second Hartwell Jet., while off on account of the serious illness of his father, was relieved by Bro. Bolen. Mr. Richardson, third Coopers, off several days, was relieved by Mr. Scott. New Baden first has been abolished, placing Bro. E. A. Kaune back as agent-telegrapher there, vice Bro. Greer who displaced Mr. Geiss at "VI” Evansville. Boonville second abolished, placing Bro. Loyd on the extra list. Any one wanting a good all-around man will do well to land him. Corydon Junction first abolished, which places Bro. "Bob” Crawford back as agent-telegrapher. Cooper third has been closed, and we understand Hartwell Jet. and Becks are to be cut out, but hope business will demand that they be kept open. Woods block position has been closed on account of slack business, displacing Bro. Williams, first; M. -L. Spurling, second, and Mr. Crawford third. Local Chairmen L. E. Crandall and C. L. Wat- son were called into Mr. Brown's office a few Sundays ago. Must be something doing. Bro. B. H. Kemp, of Velpen, has purchased an automobile. Huntingburg looks good with four up-to-dates. Bro. W. I. Atkins. Dubois, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Theo. Dudine. from Jasper. Bro. J. C. Ellis, "Z” Louisville, says those "over and short” messages must be wired, if hooked a week, so. brothers, answer your calls promptly and help him get clear. Bro. L. G. Tyler, first Georgetown, working as axtra dispatcher at Louisville, was relieved by C. E. Eskew. Bro. H. B. Green, second Lincoln City, has asked to be off a few days. Bro. R. O. McLin, first Fairfield, off several days on account of losing his right eye by getting hit with a dynamite cap, was relieved by Bro. Overbee, who later relieved Bro. Caskey, aecond Mt. Carmel, on vacation to Kansas City, Chicago, etc. Bro. Bola bid in third Pecks, vice Mr. Rainey, who bid in third Corydon Jet. Bro. Bolan, who went to Becks pending bulletin, later relieved Mr. Martin, second Princeton, a few days. Bro. O. F. Songer. Germantown, has bid in an agency on the Louisville Division, but has not been relieved yet. Brothers, bid in Germantown. It means a whole lot to the organization. Bro. H. A. Boston, Birdseye, was off a few days recently on account of the death of their newly- born baby. He and family have our sympathy in their bereavement. Bro. W. E. Young, Rockport, was a recent Evansville visitor, and Bro. L. R. Greer, of "VI" Evansville, made a flying trip to Boonville on a recent Sunday. C*rt. 138. Queen & Crescent Route (North.) \ Our brothers are having trouble getting relief to take their vacations on account of no extra men this hot weather. Bro. Friar, first at Tannehill, was off a few days sick recently. Local Chairman Carter was also on the sick list a few days. Bro. McClung, first Collinsville, checked in as agent pending bulletin, and N. N. Lawrence - at "S.” "NJ” now on bid. Bro. J. C. Herron, while at Chattanooga to see the ball game was relieved by Bro. R. B. Hicker- son. Bro. L. G. Miller, on third "HD” pending bids, relieved by M. C. Parduc. Bro. C. H. Hobson, on second "HD” pending bids, was re- lieved by Bro. Hickerson. Get your new cards brothers, and don’t let us have any delinquents this term. The agent who recently lost out and then made application for reinstatement so as to use the Order only when in trouble, failed to have the local chairman see it that way. Moral — always keep up to date, and if you never had one, get one quick. Bro. L. G. Miller is relieving Mr. Hill. Bro. J. O. Butler has gone to get married, re- lieved by M. Lawson, from the Southern. We wish Bro. Butler and his better half a long and happy life. Our chief is on his vacation visiting relatives. We hope lie returns refreshed from his much- needc 1 rest. Bro. Paul Rodgers is relieving Bro. White, on vacation. First Trick Dispatcher Nunnelly is on vacation, relieved by Third Trick Dispatcher Mauk. Brothers, don’t fail to send the local chairman a copy of your bids so he can keep tab on them, Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1413 and send in your notes by the 20th so we can have a good write-up each month. Only one brother sent any in this time. Bro. E. P. Allen, agent Woodstock, while taking his family to Harriman, Tenn., was relieved a few days by Bro. J. H. Anderson, of first there. Bro. F. C. Hays was a recent Birmingham visitor. Bro. Lawrence, agent Vance, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Killgore. I hope all will be able to have a pleasant vacation. Cert. 431, Div. Cor. Queen & Crescent (South). .V. O. & N. E. R. /?.— The sad and untimely death of our beloved friend and resident engineer, Mr. Jas. C. Haugh, on Sunday, July 6th, was a severe shock to everyone. He was run down by aTt automobile while on his way to lunch in New Orleans and sustained injuries that were the cause of his death before he could be conveyed to the hospi- tal. Mr. Hdugh has been connected with the Northeastern for a number of years and through his skill and untiring efforts many improvements have been made. He was loved by all who knew him. The funeral was conducted in Grace Church, New Orleans, and was attended by a large number of employes from every depart- ment, afterwards his remains were carried to Cincinnati, Ohio, for their final resting place. Business continues extra good and telegraphers scarce. Seldom see one looking for employment now. We are not in receipt of news items from any one and no doubt this write-up will fail to note some of the changes. Everybody must have been too busy to send them in. Bro. E. E. Reed, of Moselle, is on vacation, relieved by Relief Agent Bro. Will Horne. Bro. Press Green, of “JC” Shops, went into the transportation department and on account of the heavy business and shortage of men, was put to work as soon as relieved from his telegraphic duties. Bro. M. V. Hickman of Heidelberg, in New Orleans recently on committee of investigation in the case of Bro. J. B. Dyess, called on Bros. Love and Spence, at “WS” for a few minutes and found them with their usual smile and plenty of work. Bro. J. M. Dearman has landed in California after resigning the Orvisburg agency. If we have a monthly write-up each month the entire membership will have to take interest enough in it to tell us of any changes taking place at your several stations. If you have had any change there or any of the members are off for any reason, please notify your correspondent so we can have it inserted in our journal. If your salary is not what you think it should be, don't blame some one else for it nor blame the other man, because he is making more salary than yourself. If you are working beside a non, get him to join and if he is not inclined to join, send his name to your General Chairman and General Secretary and Treasurer, also notify Bro. L. W. Quick and Bro. H. B. Perham, of St. Louis, Mo., and we will make life very interest- ing for Mr. Non it he is not inclined to. do right. When we improve our membership and get near the 100 per cent mark, we will be in a much better position to increase our salaries and shorten our hours of toil. Remind the non each day that he is getting increases for which he is not contributing any- thing, and keep on reminding him of that fact until he pays up. We hope there will not be any one who will fall behind in their dues this month and become delinquent. It’s just as easy to pay up this month as it is the next. You are making $10.00 to $20.00 more each month than you were five years ago. Then why not keep pace with our brother organizations. If you have any insur- ance along with your O. R. T. membership, please keep it paid up, for you do not know what time misfortune will overtake you and we should be in position at all times to provide for those who are dependent on us. ^ We would especially call your attention to the signal 97 and 95 as prescribed in the book of rules. If you have a message or are offered a message with either of these signals on them, you should clear them immediately, as a delay of a few seconds got Bro. Jim Dyess out of a position. Div. Cor. Chicago & Northwestern Ry. Chicago Terminal District — We have not been represented in the journal for the last two months, mostly for the reason that I had no news to send in. Bro. John Knollmueller, of Carpenter St., and Bro. C. M. Scanlan, of Lake St., have recently aided their names to the “Benedict” roll of the Chicago Terminal, and the latter was off a week the first of August. Congratulations and best wishes arc extended to both of the faithful ones. We hope to see some new faces at our next meeting which will be a fine one, every member must be sure to attend. The last one was not as well attended as it should have been, probably our hall is too far from the station. We will try to get a hall nearer next time so there will be no excuses of that nature to offer. Bros. Claussen and Templin, of Clybourn tower, have resigned, relieved by Turskey and Randle. We have a bunch of true-blue members who are all stickers; except one or two. Bro. A. B. Curtis was off a few days recently visiting relatives in Canada, and Bro. H. C. Gan- ley was also off a few days, relieved by Bro. J. E. Stran dc. Ben Evenson, director Clinton St., took his annual vacation during July. All the directors at Lake and Clinton Sts., are to receive vaca- tions with pay, but the levermen will have to lose their time this summer if they take one. Bro. L. L. Goff, first “JN” tower, while visit- ing friends and relatives was relieved by Bro. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1414 The Railroad Telegrapher. B. E. Graves, from Nachusar who later bid in third Kedzie Ave., and is now posting up there. Hentz, Kedzie third, bid in “HM” first. It is hoped that every member will realize the importance of remitting his dues to Bro. Kemp- kes not later than August 31st, to keep our mem- bership at the desired percentage for the next six months. Send me all the news as soon as you know of any. Local Chairman. Madison Division — . Adams, Wis., is the post office name for the new town now known as Friendship, and the rail- road company will adopt the same name. The old town of Friendship will be an inland town. The new town, Adams, has a new bank and is build- ing up rapidly. Assistant Superintendent Layden has returned to Adams from his vacation, relieved by Chief Dispatcher Noonan. Dispatcher Harry Livisey, of Adams, has returned from his wedding trip to Seattle. Wash., where his mother lives. Dispatcher Henry R. Koch, who was also recently married, has returned from a trip to the Pacific Coast, after taking in the sights at San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Pedro, and began house- keeping in a nice little cottage in Adams. Both Livisey and Koch went out over the C. P., the former returning via the N. P., and the latter by the S. P. and D. & R. G. Bro. P. M. Keeffe is back on first yard office. He has been acting as third dispatcher on west end at Adams while Dispatcher Dolan was off several weeks. II. A. Ucker is dispatching on third east end while the dispatchers are on their vacations. While the pile driver was at Pine Creek Phoner W. E. Dunn kept the crew posted on trains, but did not do any train order or block business. W. Howard, caller at Friendship, performed the same duties at Bark Pit while they were hauling gravel. Bro. W. H. Hansen was relieved at Galesville agency by A. Kronberg until Bro. M. H. Keeffe bid it in. Bro. P. W. Avery, who bid in Clyman Junction first, was relieved of the agency there by Bro. J. M. Jenks, later relieved by Bro. L. M. Bett- huiser. Bro. G. B. Wilcox was relieved at West Salem agency on vacation by A. Kronberg. Bro. J. A. Kuca, who was married while on his vacation, was relieved on Oxford third by W. W. Platz. Bro. M. H. Friesleben, agent North Tomah, was relieved several weeks on account of sickness by L. C. Mertens, Cranberry Center first, closed meanwhile owing to the shortage of men. Bro. Friesleben did quite a business in strawberries and will be in the market for cran and blue- berries. Bro. P. H. Steinhoff was relieved at Clyman Junction third, on vacation, by J. Wagner, from Sussex, relieved by D. Dwyer, who relieved Bro. A. II. Thiele, Friesland third, when he bid in Sbennington, vice Bro. P. E. Sellnow. E. J. Hart, w’ho bid in Waukesha third, was relieved by J. Wagner at Friendship yard third relieved by Bro. L. M. Betthuiser at Sussex, and he at Dalton third by Bro. G. C. Siebold. Bro. Wm. H. Hansen got Oxford agency vice Bro. W. S. Barnhart, who relieved L. Hartwig, Jefferson Junction third, who got Afton third; all on bids. Bro. R. C. Yahnke is back on Friendship yard second for a change after a trip to Iowa and Nebraska, relieved by Walter H. Hansen. We now have two W. H. Hansens on the new line. “Bill’' at Oxford and “Walt” at Wycville yard first. Bro. H. E. White bid in South Beaver Dam third, relieved by A. Kronberg at Ashippun agency. A. L. Mitchell, relieving M. H. Hendrickson at Trempealeau third, who has trouble with his legs again, bid in Glenoak second. Bro. W. R. Irwin, Lodi second, was relieved on vacation* by C. B. McIntosh. Bro. N. S. Jacobson, from Racine, relieving on Lodi third, was also on Caledonia second a few days. Mat Biwersi resigned Oregon third, relieved by W. J. Riney. Bro. J. L. Crogan was relieved on Reedsburg first, on a trip to Milwaukee and other points, by Bro. Walter Langenhan, and he by Bro. A. Vogel, Bro. T. J. Tracy relieved at Evansville first on vacation by W. D. Johnson, on second there pending bulletin, vice M. H. Keeffe. Bro. Ed. Schmidt is on “DO” tower first, re- lieved at Norwalk by Bro. Cronk. Bro. A. Vogel, who relieved J. H. Brager at Mt. Horeb was relieved at Reedsburg third by Bro. C. M. Keeffe, closing tower “DO” second. Bro. A. J. Duprey, of Belton, off getting mar- ried, was relieved by Bro. Bill Frank, North Freedom second. Bro. J. S. Lewis, Beloit second, off on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. Schmidt and “DO” tower closed three days. Bro. W. S. Barnhart is at Jefferson Jet., vice L. Hartwig. to Afton third, vice J. E. Holden, to Caledonia second, Bro. A. C. Divan resuming Deerfield second, vice W. H. Keane, to Benton agency, vice C. L. Cottingham to telegrapher at Benton. Bro. N. S. Jacobson relieved J. E. Holden, Caledonia second, for a week. The automatic signals were placed in operation Letw-een Evansville and Oregon July 15th with Bro. E. W. White on 6:30 a. m. to 6:30 p. m., second and third being pulled off, W. J. Riney going to Lodi third and later to Oregon third. Bro. R. J. Main to Mt. Horeb, vice Bro. A. Vogel, relieving Bro. J. H. Mullen at Galena, on vaca- tion. Bro. N. A. Brown has resumed at Elroy third. L. G. Abts, relieving Bro. W. J. Doering, Elroy second, bid in Cobb station. Bro. J. B. MacKenzie is relieving Bro. D. A. Peterson, agent Helensville, on vacation. Bro. A. L. Crump, agent Kendall^, has gone to his farm in Canada, relieved by Bro. T. J. Tracy, from Evansville first. Digitized by CiOOQle

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ThE Railroad Telegrapher. 1415 Bro. C. R. Fisher, agent Oregon, broke his leg below the knee on July 21st while unloading - machinery, relieved by Bro. W. C. Hesselberg. At our last annual election it was voted to purchase a typewriter for the local secretary and treasurer to use. Bro. C. E. L. Hansen has se- cured a dandy L. C. Smith & Bros.’ No. 5 from A. R. Pelnar, our late chief dispatcher and trainmaster, now Jocated at Madison, Wis., and handling typewriters. Any of the brothers want- ing in Mr. Pelnar’s line will save money by writing to him. We wish to thank the brothers for their good will in authorizing the purchase of the typewriter. With a little practice and using the double space we will be able to produce a letter that will be easier to decipher than with the old one heretofore in use. E. P. Wright, our chief dispatcher, returned from his vacation, relieved by Night Chief De- Sautelle, from Baraboo and he by Dispatcher Hillard, relieved on third south end by Dis- patcher Holden. Bro. J. W. Neff, third north and- west end, is on vacation, relieved by C. S. Butterfield, relieved on the tracer job in Mr. Wright’s office by Bro. S. F. Kilts. Bro. F. E. Warner, “B” Baraboo, spent his vacation at home on account of having the mumps in the family. Bro. P. C. Wolf, third tower “Z,” on vacation, was relieved by C. Colby, Oregon third. Bro. N. P. Skunberg is now on Oxford second. Bro. Mike Phenow, “BJ” tower,” while visiting his mother in Minnesota, was relieved by Bro. G. C. Scibold. Bro. H. E. Gerth bid in Clyman station. I am going on my vacation and expect to visit Duluth, Ashland and other Northern points and get acquainted with other parts of the C. & N. W., whose motto is “Safety first,” which the officials are doing their best to bring about. C. E. L. Hansen, Div. Cor. Ashland Division — Bro. Esentrandt, nights Sugar Bush, relieved Mr. Heinscy, third Kaukauna, sick, and former closed on account of the shortage of men. Bro. Lacy bid in third Clintonville, relieved by Mr. Hawley, extra, and Bro. Drumm, second Wausau Jet., bid in Clintonville second. Bro. Cunningham, second Wausau, called away on account of the death of his uncle, was re- lieved by Mr. Brush, ticket clerk Antigo. Bro. Seering has returned from a pleasant Western trip, Bro. Zellimer returning to Elm- hurst. We need John up this way for the base ball fans. Bro. M. J. Semmclhack, agent Gogebic, bid in Antigo yard days. The heavy summer resort business has necessi- tated the placing of men at Eagle River, Waters- meet, Mercer and Woodruff, with Mr. McKinnon at Watersmeet nights; Mr. Farrell at Woodruff; H. Gardner, Mercer nights, and Mr. Stewart, Eagle River days; all new men except Gardner. Get after them, boys. The new cards are dandies and all should have one. Bro. Henrichs is now allowed two men at Mercer instead of oue. Mr. Ireland, agent Bessemer, is off on account of the sickness of his wife, relieved by Mr. Dero- sier, and he by Mr. Honzick. Mr. La Fave is at Kimball ore job days, and Mr. Toby at Cedar, days. The Gogebic agency will be moved to Marensico shortly on account of the ore business in sight for the coming year. The latter is one of the coming towns of the north end, and quite a num- ber of old heads will bid on it. While celebrating July 4th, Bro. Crandall, third Wittenberg, filled a piece of lead pipe with pow- der, which exploded, injuring both eyes so badly that the doctors fear he may be totally blind. He is now in the hospital at Wausau, and our local chairman has started out a subscription paper for his benefit, which has been signed by quite a num- ber already, and no doubt there will be a goodly sum collected. All our division officials have signed it, and we hope wherever it may go that it will be received and signed by willing hands, as our injured brother will need all he can possibly get. We feel deeply grieved for his misfortune, and hope that he may soon be released from the hospital and not be permanently injured as badly as the doctors now fear he may be. Brothers, get after the nons on this division. Quite a few of them will join, if only asked. Every member try and secure a new one, and let’s make the “AD” solid. Any news that would interest our brothers from the opposite end, would be appreciated. Send it in before the 20th, in order to get it in the issue of that month. Let us get together and have a good write-up up every month. It is easy, five minutes’ work will fix it. Div. Cor. Northern Wisconsin Division — Gravel trains are at work between Chester and Fond du Lac, and there are now about sixty Greeks in the former place. Gravel trains are between Appleton Jet. and State Hospital. Bro. Hockbert, agent Appleton Jet., was off a few days recently. Bro. E. S. Neitzel, agent Burnett, has returned from a two weeks’ vacation trip through Min- nesota and Michigan. Bro. Ransom, relieving the dispatchers on their vacations, was relieved by Bro. Noyes, who was later relieved by Mr. O’Hara, an old dispatcher from the “Soo” Line, and went back to third Appleton Jet. Mr. Harloff, second South Oshkosh, is on his honeymoon. Wc extend our congratulations, and hope he will now see the necessity of taking out a card as a means of protection for the lady of his choice. If the rest of you would send in some news as Bro. Herman did this month, we could have a good write-up in every issue of the journal. C. G. K., Cert. 613. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1416 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sioux City Division — General Chairman Troy made a fine talk at the meeting in Sioux City, July 13th, and August 2d. Many things of interest came up at these meetings, and we should all attend them whenever we pos- sibly can. Bro. Roach, relieving Eck, at Dayton, and Bro. Graham, relieved Mays, at Modale, while he went to “Old Missouri.*’ Mr. Laing-has gone to a Canada ranch, relieved by Pete Jacobson. In the British Isles there is a temperance organization known as “The Catch My Pal,’’ each member being obligated to use his efforts with his best friend to join the organization. There is room on this division for a similar or- ganization, only it might be termed, “I Will Get The Man Next To Me.” The local chairman will be glad to furnish the brothers the names and addresses of those who are reaping the benefits and should likewise bear the cost, and I hope the brothers will send for the list, and write each one of these men a gentlemanly letter, or better yet, interview them in person and do their utmost to get them in. Big Bill. North Iowa Division — Bro. Cheever, of Jewel Jet., while off a month, took an extended trip through Wyoming and South Dakota, and also invested in a copper mine in Montana. Bro. Deihl, at Jewel, set up the cigars. It was an eight-pound boy. Bro. Tom McCarty, of side table, Eagle Grove, is now dispatching on the west end, relieved by Mr. Smith, of Chicago. Bro. A. M. Adams, bid in first Webster City. There are three men there now, and the first is some job. Paullina is open to bids, vice Mr. Blackman resigned. Bro. Fossum, of Ellsworth, was off sick several days recently. Bro. Jim Troy is just back from Chicago, and went over the line. Jim always has a smile that won’t wear off. News is very scarce, very few changes on this division lately. Cert. 1599, Div. Cor. Minnesota Division — On bulletin, third, telegrapher St. Peter Jet., St. Charles and Walnut Grove, agent and teleg- rapher Byron; second telegrapher Eagle Lake, and first telegrapher Canby. Assignments, second, telegrapher Stockton, Bro. I. V. Fury; agent Cambia, Bro. A. E. Hunt; first, telegrapher Springfield, Bro. A. L. Taylor; Janesville, Bro. G. W. Cotton. Shakespcar, from a telegraph school has gone to farming. Bro. G. W. Cotton has returned after an ex- tended absence feeling considerably better. Bro. C. F. Leatherman, Mankato second, on two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. F. M. Mayer, who later went to second New Ulm, relieved by Bro. A. Sawyer, from Mankato Jet. Bro. Mayer also relieved Bro. A. F. Seigler a few days, and then went to Marshall second. Bro. O. G. Groh, third Mankato, claims he spent Sunday recently fishing at Lake Crystal. The way things looked on his return in the even- ing, he was very successful in spooning for “mer- maids.’* J. Pressnall, son of the old-time telegrapher, Matt Presnail, now section foreman at Eagle Lake, is now relieving on Canby second. Watertown third, closed. Brp. Vandawarka, relieved agent at Evans several weeks, then went to Sleepy Eye Janesville nights. He also relieved Bro. Vaux, second Watertown, while off sick a couple of weeks. Bro. A. M. Wentworth, agent Gary, off for a few days account ot death of his brother at Plain- view, was relieved by Bro. Mielke, first Canby. Bro. Wentworth and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the brothers on this division. Bro. A. J. Nelson was relieved for a month by Bro. Risser, and he at Revere by G. P. Skeels on bid. Bro. R. A. Tubbs, agent Utica, off during June, was relieved by Bro. I. V. Fury, from Stockton. Chief Dispatcher Prescott, on vacation also during that month, was relieved by Dispatcher Cassidy, who enjoyed a trip through the East on his vaca- tion. Bfb. J. B. Carpenter, second Owatonna, visit- ing relatives in Traverse recently. Bro. R. A. Pffeferle, from New Ulm, Minn., now on the Dakota Division, has been visiting friends and relatives at different points on this division. Gravel trains are now running on both the middle and east end. * Let us lend our very best service, and show our officials that we can handle the business put up to us. Our jovial dispatcher McLennon, of Winona, is now seeing the greenery down the Mississippi, by boat, and expects to visit St. Louis before he returns. We hope Mac will enjoy himself on his trip as much as he seems to do while at work. W. F. Segur, second St. Peter Jet., is now a traveling salesman for the Standard Oil Co. Bro. Harry Glick, formerly on the I. & M. Divi- sion of “The Omaha,’’ representing the Cudahy Packing Company through this territory, still carries an up-to-date card which accounts for his popularity with the boys on this division, who all wish him success. Bro. H. Sorenson, second Winona dispatchers office, off for nearly a month on account of sick- ness, is being relieved by L. R. Curran. Only four brothers responded this month to the call for news items. If we are to be represented in the journal, you must furnish me with all the items you can. I can not do it all myself. Brothers, our membership on this division is way below what it should be. This can easily be remedied if we will all get busy. J. G. J.. Cert. 337. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1417 Eastern District — E. A. Cox, of Shickley, and family, while visiting Miles Center Mont., and Yellowstone Park, was relieved by Bro. J. Edmiaton, of Beaver Crossing. Telegrapher Picard is now assistant ticket seller at Fremont. Geo. Carson, telegrapher at Arlington, while trying to settle a quarrel between the landlord and his wKe at the hotel, received a blow on the head which resulted in his death. Bro. Kunz, from Lincoln, who went to Arlington, later bid in second Creighton. Bro. Bartlett, agent Atkinson, was relieved a week by Mr. Thomas while suffering with a very troublesome boil. Bro. Noring, of Creighton, secured Stafford, Bro. H. E. Gold, Bennington, and R. I. Clarke, from Bradish. secured Brainard agency. There were no bidders for the telegrapher’s position at Plain view, others awarded were: South Omaha exchange, F. H. Weitzel; Superior, F. H. Romig, relieved as phoner at Cadams, by James Welch, from the Burlington; third Inman, J. W. Green; second, A. R. Williams, third Bennington, A. K. Patterson. Later Mr. Green cancelled his bid, and third Inman was bid in by R. S. Kingston. Mr. Wcitsel, while at hig home in Harvard, Neb., attending the funeral of a relative, was relieved by Agent Miller at Seward. Bro. W. H. Frost, of Lynch, Neb., is on a land- seeking trip to Florida, while Mrs. Frost and daughter, Mildred, are visiting with relatives in Beaver Crossing, relieved by Geo. Shubert. Bro. E. S. Agur, of Exeter, is on his first regular vacation for nine years, visiting relatives in Chicago and the Cobalt region of Canada, relieved by C. L. Harvey, an ‘'old-timer.” J. R. Hood, Local Chairman. Pierre, Rapid City & N. W. Division — Bro. Hunter, at Philip, off a few days recently, was relieved by Agent Phillips. Bro. Noe, of Wall, on a trip through Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Illinois, was relieved by Mr. Casselman, an old railroader, now in business there. Chief Hawes was off several weeks recently, relieved by Mr. Wilson, from the Dakota Division. We hope to have Mr. Young, of Midland, back in the Order again shortly. He is a good man, and should be on the inside all the time. The hot dry weather has been hard on small grain, and if we don’t get rain soon, it will not amount to very much. Corn and alfalfa however, is looking fine yet. Cert- 1961. Colorado Midland R. R. The joint meeting at Ivanhoe, July 5th, was attended by Bros. Collier, Loveland, Daley, Sharp, Lively and Rose, and Sisters Loveland. Collier, Daley, Sipes, Jones and Rose. Mrs. C. S. Lively gave the L. A. her application. Bro. and Sister Cooke, from Ruedi. arrived on No. 6 as the others were leaving, but stayed all night. Bro. Bugbee secured the L, A. silk quilt on ticket 13. Who says 13 isn’t lucky? Sister Rose served the bunch a little lunch, the division furnished “smokes” for the gentlemen and a box of candy for each of the ladies. After lunch, Bro. Rosg took the boys out in the back room to gee his “Blue Ribbon” chickens (?). Think he got them from the Pabst farm. Everybody had a good time. Bro. Collier, while on a trip to Greeley, was relieved by Bro. Coldiron. > Bro. Leary, of Sellar, who has been here about four years, resigned, relieved by Bro. J. M. Dan- iel, from the T. and P.. transferred to the C. M., until Bro. Bugbee, now relieving Bro. Fritz, agent Florissant, in New Mexico on a visit can take it. Bro. Jones, of Carbondale, visiting a month with his wife’s folks at Thomasville and fishing a little, relieved by Bro. Strimple. Bro. Crispell, third trick dispatcher, relieved several weeks by Bro. Crutchfield, and he by Bro. Coldiron. at “CY.” Bro. Maxwell, third Cardiff, on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Vandegrift. Bro. Lively, at Busk, wants prices on lubricat- ing oil. His new player piano is working over- time, and he wants the grease to keep it from running hot. N. R. Lively, Newcastle, will shortly follow. in his papa’s footsteps, as Dad has the necessary in his pocket. Bros. Gardner, at Cascade, and James, at Green Mountain Falls, are hardening their muscles jug- gling tourist baggage there. Good exercise for the boys. Bro. Rose, was on trip to Loveland recently. Agent Borneman, at Basalt, is in bed sick for about a week, and Mr. Scandlan and I have been doubling. We hope he will soon recover and find that application filed away in one of the drawers of his desk. Only five nons left, boys, let’s swat ’em, and make it solid. Expect two of them this pay day. Just make life miserable for them until they can shake hands correctly with us. Bro. Devinsky, the regular correspondent, from Newcastle, is off for a month visiting friends in Denver, hence this feeble effort. Hope he re- turns for the next issue of The Telegrapher. Have been so busy keeping things going since Borneman took sick, that haven’t had much time to put into the notes. Want to thank Bro. Rose for what little news we have here. “Slim,” Cert. 80. Bangor & Aroostook R. R. Everybody turn out to the meeting in Houston in August. Several changes are being made now among the agents and telegraphers, on account of bulletined jobs. The stork visited the homes of Bro. Kelley, of “KX,” and Bro. Crocker’s, understand that both Digitized by LiOOQle

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1418 The Railroad Telegrapher. of the boys are to fill out the necessary papers as soon as they are 18. Everybody pay up for the current term, thereby keeping in good standing and protecting their beneficiaries. Cert. 52. Texas & Pacific Ry. Louisiana Division , Gouldsboro Sub-Division — Bro. R. L. Bowen, Vacherie, relieved Bro. C. J. Clause for thirty days. Bro. L. J. Labry, is relieving Bro. A. P. Boud- ian, at Hannville. Bro. S. N. Poole, of dispatchers’ office, New Orleans, has been enjoying himself at Cheney- ville and other places recently. General Chairman W, K. Gremillion, is out on the line daily, checking up the boys, and catching the few remaining nons and transient ones re- lieving here. Bro. C. M. Bossier, from the Frisco, now in Division 88, who relieved L. Parnell, at Donald- sonville, also relieved Bro. Sam Wilkinson, while on the sick list. Bro. Wilkinson, we are glad to note is better and back to work. Later, Bro. Bossier relieved Bro. J. Neal, at Waggaman. Bro. W. H. Robinson, assistant local chairman, is back at Glynn, after an extended vacation. Bro. Barbier, of White Castle, relieved Bro. Tanoos, agent Fish Pond, a few days. Bro. Brubacker, St. James, was off a few days to get married. He has our congratulations. Everything is moving nicely. Cert. 278. Illinois Central R. R.% Minnesota Division — We had a grand meeting at Freeport. 111., June 20th, everybody had their meeting clothes on, and the get-together spirit. This division was well represented by our efficient local chairman, and a few of us “also rans.’’ Bro. Kelly must have fixed it up with the weather man to spill a little water to cool things off in the hall. It is well that he did, and we thank Bro. Kelly for his kindness. With the temperature about 90 degrees or more (no less), and the enthusiasm of the bunch at a boiling point, we would have sure melted (not melded, you pinochle players). Not to mention the musical program by the medicine show band (whose efforts most, put Bro. Chance out of business), that was offered. There were about 35 of the brothers present from the three lines, the I. C. having a majority. But what the C. M. & St. P. lacked in quantity, they made up in quality. They had two members there pf whom they should be proud, Bros. Der- ickson and Soyster; Bro. Derickson making a spe- cial trip from the Dakotas to be in Freeport for the meeting. Bro. Chance, acting general chairman of the Illinois Central, was another who had to make a strenuous effort, but he is very capable and well able to finish anything he starts. The meeting was opened by an acting president in the chair; President Murphy coming in later, on account of a late train, Bro. Titus acting as secretary, the regular secretary being absent. Bro. Soyster, of 23, very generously offered to assume the responsibility of the bill for hall rent for the past six months, to be paid by the Mil- waukee Line boys. Bro. Kelly started the speech-making, by giving us a few insights of the many things done at Baltimore, and why they were done. I would like to be able to quote his talk to you in full, as it expfained many things I am sure you are inter- ested in. Bro. Soyster told us in a very convincing man- ner that the C. M. & St. P. brothers were the livest ever, that he was very glad to represent them, and that the moving of their headquarters from Cedar Rapids to Chicago, was going to improve matters greatly. He also brought out and explained many important features of their new schedule, and told how it was secured. Acting General Chairman Chance, then spoke very ably on the many things that are taking up his and every other local chairman’s time, chief of which is the new schedule. “The Sunday Hours,” which has caused considerable misunderstanding, has been adjusted in the best possible manner. If you do not understand it clearly, Local Chairman Wells will interpret it to your satisfaction, al- though this division has had no trouble whatever, in regard to this matter. Bro. Chance illustrated his remarks with some droll and witty stories, and in every way, gave a very satisfying talk. I hope you will be at the next meeting to hear him. Bro. Derickson closed the meeting with a few timely remarks, making apologies for the small number from the Milwaukee Division, and offer- ing poor train service as their excuse. This was the largest meeting General Chairman Chance has attended on this trip, and we fellows on the west ought to feel kind of peeved that the Wisconsin Division “beat us to it*’ like that, after the last fiasco at Dubuque, next time come along, it is well worth while. Bro. Esler, of Manchester, in Iowa City, having his eyes attended to, is being relieved- by Bro. M. H. Lynch. Chief Dispatcher Duckwitz, is quite an angler, and has been visiting the different fishin’ holes since the season opened. On a trip East recently with D. Stickney and Hugh Coffey, he had occa- sion to see how Bro. Wells holds ’em on the bridge. Cert. 2178. Minnesota Division Notes — Bro. A. H. Broessels, of Jesup. and Bro. F. Belscamper, third Independence, on a fishing trip down the Wapsipinicon River, near Independence recently, report the fishing fine, and the mosquitoes as large as English sparrows. It was no trouble to get a bite, but landing any of them, was another thing. Bro. A. G. Donnahue has returned from his sixty-days’ trip to the Canal Zone, down in Colon. Bro. C. E. Dodge, who relieved him is relieving Cuthmorson, on East Dubuque tower second, and Bro. “Billy” I'itz is back on third “SY.“ Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1419 Bro. K. R. Seifert has returned from a pleasant two weeks’ vacation trip to Wolf Point, Mont. Bro. L. J. Walz, has resumed at Nashua after a two months’ vacation to Indianapolis and other eastern points. Bro. M. H. Lynch, who relieved him is now relieving Bro. O. H. Esler, second Manchester, while on a trip to Iowa City. Bro. Thos. *J. Russell, second South Jet., has returned from a two weeks’ trip through the South, visiting friends and relatives at Louis- ville, Vicksburg, New Orleans and Lafayette, Indiana. Bro. C. H. Smith, relieving Bro. Rus- sell, has received his certificate permitting him to dispatch trains and is now on second “KB,” vice M. B. Norman. N Bro. J. E. De Shara, acting agent Scales Mound, has returned from his vacation, and Bro. J. E. Cline, second there, is now away on his summer trip. Bro. B. C. Genz, Cehter Grove, nights, is tak- ing his fifteen-day vacation. Bro. Geo. Cuthmorson, second East Dubuque tower, has returned from a month’s honeymoon trip, and all the boys extend their heartiest con- gratulations, and wish him a happy married life. Bro. Harry A. Fenn, Apple River, nights, is on a months* vacation. Bro. C. J. Livingston, third “KB” Dubuque, is doing the extra dispatching in “Q” office, while the boys are taking their annual vacations. Bro. C. E. Conklin, second Peosta, is on a two weeks' vacation, visiting relatives at Bellevue. Bro. J. T. O’Brien, agent Stacy ville, is on a two weeks’ vacation at his home, Bro. Hoester relieving him. Dispatcher J. L. Heins, third on west end, has returned from his honeymoon trip, and started housekeeping on the hill. He is one of the hap- piest men in Dubuque. Bro. J. M. Han'sberry, agent Julien, is on fif- teen days’ vacation up in Wisconsin. Bro. Ed. A. Tressel, second at Charles City, is back from a two weeks’ trip, visiting relatives in Dubuque, and taking in the sights at St. Paul. Bro. J. P. Burke, agent Floyd, is on fifteen days’ vacation, taking in the sights at Chicago. Bro. A. P. Glenn. Waterloq Yard, is on a week- end visit in Duluth. Minn. Bro. F. C. Norman, agent Independence, is on a month’s vacation, relieved by Bro. S. V. Braden, of first there, and he by Bro. M. B. Norman. Bro. C. W. Halsted, second Warren, is on two weeks’ vacation visiting ooints in New York State. Bro. W. R. Turner, agent St. Ansgar, is on a month's vacation to Staples, Minn., and points in South Dakota, relieved by» C. W. Reemtsen. Bro. H. C. Lynch, agent at Earlville, is on a two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. L. E. Fear. “Jarvis." Cherokee-Omaha Division — The meeting on June 27th, at Ft. Dodge, was fairly well attended. We enjoyed a pleasant even- ing, and each member took great pride and inter- est in the important business transacted. Let us see a larger attendance next meeting, boys; you will enjoy it, too. The following officers were elected: Bro. O. E. Johnson, past chief; Bro. Pinney, first vice chief; Bro. Dunlap, second vice chief; Bro. Stoker, inside sentinel; Bro. Tierney, outside sen- tinel, and Bro. Recknagel, marshal Bro. Mongold, nights Webster City, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Telegrapher Murphy. O. M. Nelson has been spending a few days renewing old friendships and acquaintances along the line before resuming work at Parkersburg. Dispatcher Hutchinson enjoyed a few days’ out- ing with the Ft. Dodge band at Pomeroy the Fourth. Ft. Dodge, first dispatcher's office, bulletined for two months, while the dispatchers were laying off, Telegrapher Geyer relieving. We missed Bro. Conway at the last meeting. “Tom” is on three weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Geyer, and Bro. Gleason relieving Bro. Geyer. B. F. Kinard is relieving C. N. Thwing, at Logan. Bro. Hatz, and Bro. Eller, East Sufalls, while visiting East, on vacation, was relieved by Dan Hide and C. L. Mitchell. Bro. Libby, Rowena, is off thirty days, relieved by H. A. Love. ~ Bro. Olsen and family Sundayed at Storm Lake recently. It is now Bro. C. L. Weaver, at Steen. Bro. Marshall has returned to Steen from Hinton. Bro. Rittenhouse, Sheldon, laid up with an in- jured eye, is recovering rapidly. Bro. Mills. Archer, has the finest bunch of chickens on the north branch. Bfo. Little, Primghar, is back with us again. Bro. West, Larrabee, while motoring to Cherokee recently, in descending one of the Cherokee hills, was thrown off the “brute” in the sand, and got skinned up considerably. Chief Dispatcher W. E. Ausman, Cherokee, is being relieved a few days by Dispatcher Ander- son, and he by Bro. Geyer. Several changes have taken place at “SB” Soo City, and “WS” Le Mars, but we have not re- ceived the details. Keep us posted, brothers, also on the south branch. Thanks for the notes, Bro. Richards, Oyens. Crops this season are abundant, and the rail- roads will have all they can handle. Bro. Hill, L. C., is planning on a meeting at Sioux Falls in the near future in Sherman Park. This will be in the form of a picnic, and the ladies will be present with the “lunch.” L. L. Neeley is back at Storm Lake, Bro. Kel- ley days, and Mr. Mitchell, clerk from Pomeroy, nights. Bro. Diesner, Marcus, went East recently to meet his family. Bro. Tierney, Cherokee, visited at Manson re- cently. Bro. K. I. Alexander, Rock Rapids, has been pensioned and J. M. Locke, from the S. P., Shasta Division, received the place on four months’ bulletin. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1420 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sister Gibson is doing mighty good work lin- ing up the nons. and sets a good example for all of us. She will take three months’ leave shortly. Bro. Kearney has returned to Remsen from a two weeks’ vacation. Bro. Oscar P. Noem. went over to the river at James, la., with a boy for a swim, was seized with cramps and drowned. The boy being too small to rescue him. ran for help. After two hours’ work, the body was found, and expressed to Erwin, S. D., for burial. This division fur- nished a beautiful flower wreath with the emblem “O. R. T.” in the center. Bro. Noera was well liked by all who knew him, and had a bright future before him, as he was a good railroad man. Cert. 998. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas. It has pleased our heavenly Father, the Supreme Ruler of the universe, to call to his heavenly home Bro. Oscar P. Noem, in manifes- tation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That as members of I. C. Division No. 93, we extend to the bereaved mother and family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow, and commend them to the all wise Creator, who doeth all things well. N. C. Libby, M. A. Penney, O. E. Johnson, Committee. IVisconsin Division — Chairman Mulhall and Local Chairman Kelly recently made a swing over this division, and there are just two nons left — 114 men, and 112 members is some per cent. Bro. Kelly was re- lieved by Bro. Eickman. Brothers, this is the last month you have to pay current term dues. Don’t forget to remit that five spot to Bro. Shannon without delay.* Don’t become delinquent, as there will then be the additional expense of $4.50 for rejoining. Some of the phone-conductors have learned that they are taking entirely too much liberty in using the phone at stations where a telegrapher is on duty. Recently a conductor doing work within five car lengths of a yard office “hiked” a mile down the track to get at a phone when he got done, and was very much peeved when the dispatcher told him: “Go back to that telegraph office where you was, and will give you your running orders.” Wonder if he put in mileage for that round trip to the phone and back or claim it is “terminal delay? Some conductors, if they can just get on the phone are as tickled as a two-year-old kid with a new bright red rattle. The peculiar thing is that some conductors never do go near a phone, and they get over the road, and others will run a brakeman to death to beat him to a phone, and then claim they have to use it. They know very well when they are over-stepping the line, and it shows iust how much real unionism there is in tome of them. Bro. Haynes, of Wenona, is on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Miller, a very competent man. Bro. Jones, of Mendota, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Shipper, who transferred as soon as he landed, and is now relieving Bro. Cox, “K,” Freeport, on an extended trip in the Far West. They say Bro. Gilman, of La Salle, has a few added gray hairs as the result of a small-oox scare. It was hard to tell who the joke was really on, Gilman or the company doctor. Bro. Bross is now at Seward agency. The vacancy at Woodford. Wis., was bulletined, but no applicants, and Bro. Albert Henning, a new man and a new member, was given the position. Bro. Lacy bid in West Jet. He has a nice home in Freeport, and it will not be necessary for him to move. Bro. Pilger, the only applicant, received sec- ond C. G. W. crossing. His home is in Chicago, and he can continue living there. Bro. H. J. Park, on a six months’ leave, is working in the auditor’s office at Chicago. Bro. Kiester is back at East Jet., after a trip to Kansas, relieved by Bro. Edwards. Bro. Huesings, of East Jet., is visiting in Denver, and other western points. Bro. Henning is back at Addison, from vacation, relieved by Bro. Stites, now relieving Bro. Blum, Munger, on vacation. Bro. Lisle has resumed work at Rockford again, after a second operation. He has been in the hos- pital over four months, and drawn no pay during that time, but still keeps up-to-date, setting an example some others might well follow. Many, especially those working agencies, find it almost impossible to get off at all, and to get off on a certain date is wholly impossible. Some haven’t been off since the annual vacations became effective, because they are unable to get off any- where near the time desired. Yet we are told there is no use for a relief agent as provided for in our schedule. Have you paid your current term dues? If not, why not? And if you have how do you stand in the M. B. D.? Div. Cor. Springfield Diinsion — We still have a few nons on this division who don’t seem to understand why they should get “an up-to-date,” yet none of them are remitting back any of the raise we got for them last spring. We must keep after them till we get them. Some of the brothers who work tricks, and can, should go out and see these nons. A personal conversa- tion with them is worth much more than a letter and the brothers who can should gladly do this. The season for vacations is at hand, and there’s plenty of business for the extra men. First Dispatcher Mallon is on vacation, relieved by Bro. O. C. Harwood, who is slinging the “Hurrah’s” for him. Bro. Al. Vallow spent a day recently with Dis- patcher Vallow, his brother. Bro. A. J. Berry, Havana, on sick list, was re- lieved by Mr. Wates, a new man. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1421 Bro. H. O. Williamson is relieving Bro. Har- wood. L. L. Messinger, agent Mt. Pulaski, will soon be a brother again. Mr. Horton i9 relieving Mr. Tobin in “Z” Springfield, on vacation. D. Tobin is to be married soon. Congratula- tions. Bro. J. L. Moore relieved Bro. Thing at Diver- non a few nights, also Bro. Kolp at Moroa, after relieving Bro. J. E. Moore several days .it Spauld- ing. Mr. Allison, agent Assumption, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Flemming, and Mr. Watts is relieving Mr. Lewis at Assumption, also on vaca- tion. Bro. H. P. Cammack, was a recent Saturday night visitor in Springfield. R. R. Hollis, from “CO.” has regular trick, also Bro. C. W. Donaldson is dispatching, relieving J. C. Westerholt. who bid in “CO.” Bro. Leif, agent Thomasville, is now sporting a new auto, and Bro. Cammack. Pawnee Jet., is contemplating buying one. C. W. Donaldson. Div. Cor. Iowa Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom to call from earth the beloved wife of our brother, C. A. Mulhall, and Whereas, Fully realizing his great loss and sorrow, we feel our inability to express in words our sympathy for him, therefore be it Resolved, That we, his brothers and co-workers on the low* Division, of the Illinois Central, Divi- sion No. 93, wish through our committee to extend to him ‘and his family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Bro. Mulhall, and a copy to The Teleg- rapher for publication. ^ A Penney N. C. Libby, O. E. Johnson, Committee. Louisiana Division — The fruit and vegetable season is over, business is quiet, and the extreme hot weather causes every- one to want leave of absence at one time, but the extra men are not numerous enough to justify this. Bro. B. F. Morris has given up Tougaloo, Miss., agency and is now in the telegraph department. Bro. Sam Turner bid in Hammond, La., agency, relieving Bro. J. B. Magee, resigned. Bro. J. F. Seab bid in Roseland, La., agency, which leaves Natalbany, La., agency open to bids. Bro. A. K. Ellzey is there pending its assignment. Bro. T. S. Akers, agent Manchac, La., is on vacation, relieved by Extra Foard. Sister Edna Rheams, the efficient agent at Kenner, La., is taking a two months’ vacation, relieved by Bro. W. C. Rheams. After spending several days in the company hospital at New Orleans Bro. G. A. White has returned to that dear old Gwin. Bro. E. F. Dunning bid in Madison all-night job. Bro. Torres is running the agency, and Murray Bennett is touring the country spending some of the money the O. R. T. obtained for him. A disastrous fire wiped out the village of Inde- pendence, La., and incidentally Bro. Hiram Allen is doing business in an I. C. box car. “Whallen” says the result of the fire will be a greater Inde- pendence. Lale Kemp, all-night artist at Forlorn, makes six hours overtime every Sunday. When it comes to feeding out of the O. R. T. trough Lale is there with bells on. Little Dannie Cupid has a permanent home at Canton, Miss. Bro. C. L. Fugate, who worked there lDng enough ta join the order of benedicts, is now regular man at Nogan and has the bridal chamber at the Martin Inn. Bro. Stewart Gant, night manager at Canton, is enjoying himself at Crystal Springs, romping around in his auto and attending the chautauqua. Div. Cor. Mississippi Division — Herewith a letter and card of thanks from Bro. J. P. Wilson, of Division No. 93, Winona, Miss. Bro. Wilson has only one leg, and in walking across the streets there about three months ago he fell and broke it and has been unable to work since. Having an aged mother to support, I started out a list asking for small donations, and most all ithe telegraphers and quite a few train and enginemen contributed. Fraternally, J. E. Bull. L. C. LETTER AND CARD OF THANKS. " Winona, Miss., July 12, 1913. J. E. Bull, Local Chairman O. R. T., Grenada, Miss. Dear Jim: I received through Mr. Tolbert your check for $64.75. I am very much obliged to you for this assistance and certainly appreciate it. I wish to sincerely thank the members of the O. R. T. and others for the financial aid. It came in at a good time when I needed it very much. Regards to your family. Again thanking you and wishing success to one and all, especially the O. R. T., I am, Yours fraternally, Jno. P. Wilson. Vicksburg Division, Y. & M. V. R. R. — Brothers, find out, when new men come to this division, if they carry an up-to-date. If not, extend them an invitation to join our Grand Old Order. It is now Bro. T. R. Marsalis at Hillhouse. We still have a few agents here who do not carry the required credentials enjoying the fruits obtained by the ones who do. Bro Clark, transferred front Sherard to Midnight last month, has resigned, relieved by a new man. There is also a new man at Scott from the Missis- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1422 The Railroad Telegrapher. sippi Central. You boys near there invite him to join. Bro. G. C. Bounds, Greenville Jet., is helping Bro. J. F. Woolum at Benoit, whose wife is sick. We hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. Morley, Friars Point, on vacation, relieved by a new man. Cashier and telegrapher Rosedale is up for bids. Ex-Bro. R. B. Mcllroy, from Midnight, bid in Cary agency. Some of you brothers down that way see that he gets on the trail again. Bro. E. H. Graves, of Elizabeth, formerly at Valley Park, is being relieved by Mr. Gillette, a new man. The levee at Beulah is finished, relieving Bro. Sparks of quite a bit of extra work. Boys, let us have a meeting on the line some- where soon at some convenient place where the majority of us can attend. It was almost impossible for many of us to get to Vicksburg last month. Leland or Greenville are nearer to most of us. More of the boys could probably attend if the meeting was held at one of these points. We should all take a greater interest in the work down here. Bro. Elliot at Rolling Fork, our local chairman, has one of the busiest stations and needs all of our help to line up the new men and keep everything running smoothly. Some of you boys contribute a few lines to the journal and try to have the Vicksburg Division represented each month. For the past year we have been represented only two or three times when I sent in the items. If you will send me your items I will see that we are represented each month. Cut. 2414, Greenville Jet. Chicago Great Western R. R. Northern Division — Bro. A. Logervall, second Renova, who is re- lieving Bro. C. Peterson, agent Elkton, on vaca- tion, is being relieved by J. H. Turner, from the Santa Fe. Bro. G. P. Casey, the agent, relieved Mr. Mag- ner, first Mclntire, resigned. Bro. Meehan re- lieved Bro. Bartell there when he went to the hospital at Rochester. Bro. G. E. Sallee, second Taopi, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Knutson, who later relieved Agent F. R. Mills. Dodge Center, on account of sickness. Bro. Svenby, third Dennison, relieved by L. D. Anderson, of second there, who later went to the C. M. & St. P., relieved by II. Tolstead, son of L. A. Tolstead, of Stanton. Bro. B. A. Mills, who relieved T. L. McKinstrey, agent West Concord, gone to the C. & N. W., was relieved at West Gate agency by Mr. Horri- gan, later called home on account of the sickness of his son, relieved by J. H. Littell. Bro. J. Strasser, agent Nerstrand, on vacation, was relieved by Relief Agent Horrigan. Bro. Carl Judd, first Randolph, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. Joe Lennon. Bro. B. F. Eatty, from the Wabash, is now on third Randolph. We are sorry to lose Carl as he was one of our best and a good fellow. Bro. E. E. Bullen is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Robinson. On account of my being away in May and a » part of June, we had no write-up for the July number. The division headquarters are now located on the fourth and fifth floors of the new Commerce building and they are sure nice quarters. Why don’t some brother on W. M. & P. branch send up some items? One or two would help. C. E. N. Ulster & Delaware R. R. Bro. Geo. F. Haines, our popudar agent at Tannersville, who was on the general committee, is laid up with a bursted blood vessel in one of his legs. He is resting comfortably and we hope that his “hoof” will soon be all right. Mr. Falk is relieving him. The committee asked for $5.00 for Mr. Falk and got it He says he will join. Boys, hold him to his word. Nearly everybody wears a smile these days. There’s a reason — the extra $5.00 in the pay envelope, the result of the work of your committee. Let us show our -appreciation by the interest taken in our work. If you haven’t paid your dues yet pay same by sending the increase you just received to Secretary Halstead. The increases you receive and the benefits you get from the rules that we secured are bringing to you more interest for the small amount of money you invest than any- thing that men of our class can invest in. Pay your dues promptly and boost the O. Jt T. We have made good and will continue , so as long as we stand together. Bro. Henson, second Phoenicia, off a few weeks, was relieved by Mr. Valcourt. Bro. Palmer now at Glen ford for the summer. A. G. Burgher is now agent at Cold Brook. It was too strenuous there for Jim Furman so he bid in Pine Hill second. Bro. Harry Ecker is reporting trains at Boice- ville for the summer. Bro. Keator, from the D. & H.. is now agent at Edgewood. Mr. Lieske is relieving at Oneonta third for a few weeks. Dispatcher Leipold, off two weeks to have his appendix removed, is back on the job again doing fine. You can’t beat the Dutch. When he takes out a card he will be still harder to beat. Vice-President Pierson went up the line to see a number of the boys after the settlement was made. He said the view from the Catskill Moun- tain House is the grandest he ever saw. I wish the boys on the west end would send some items to me at “YA.” Bro. Halstead, off ten days, was relieved by Bro. Maxwell, relieved by Bro. Burroughs. After a short vacation Night Dispatcher Cudney resumed his former position as copier. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1423 Bro. Pough, copier all winter, relieved a number of the boys along the line this spring and then bid in first “XN.” Understand old Pop Healy has been pensioned. The following positions were filled as follows: Woodstock, L. A. Joyce, agent, and J. A. Joyce, operator; Ashokan, V. R. Merrihew, agent, and F. E. Merrihew, operator; Lanesville, J. D. Laff- erty, agent; Cold Brook, J. D. Furman, agent; Edgewood, Mr. Burger, agent; K. K. Junction, M. F. Berry, operator; Haines Falls, R. Stickles, operator; Kaaterskill, T. Ennist, agent, L. J. Roosa and M. Markson, operators; Laurel House, “Bunk” Brophy, agent; Pine Hill, P. J. Shine, operator; Big Indian, C. JL Pfeifer, operator; Grand Hotel station, Mr. Whispell, operator; Siding 19, C. H. Liskie, operator; Grand Gorge, H. Ennist, agent, and P. J. Cartman, operator; Bloomville, T. W. Close, operator; Stamford, J. F. Purcell, operator; East Meredith, J. Herbert, operator. Bro. D. H. Palmer, the ink slinger, is with us again this season and is now at Stony Hollow. Bro. Nat Markson is now at his home in King- ston and is slowly recuperating after his severe illness. Bro. Marnett is now billing freight and Bro. Halstead is making a life study of chickens. Determining the sex at an early age is one of his specialties. A number of new members have been added to our roll recently and the man outside his fraternity on the U. & D. will soon be something of a curios- ity. We welcome the new-comers. The world is hungering and thirsting for brotherhood. Let us be brotherly and make our world a brighter, better place of habitation. “I kb.” Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. Mineral Range Division — The annual meeting was held at Duluth on July 27th and considerable important business transacted. Several gravel trains are helping us keep busy on the Western Division between Thomaston and Nestoria, and third operators have been added at Ewen and Trout Creek. Mr. Young is at Ewen nights, Bro. Wubbina on second and Mr. Derchs on third. At Trout Creek, Mr. Bradley is on second; Mr. Chamberlain at Crystal Lake, and Bro. Bruce at Tula pit. Bro. M. J. Clossey has returned to Trout Creek after two weeks’ vacation in Milwaukee, relieved by the new relief agent. Bro. Jones, .agent Gurney, now flashes a new up-to-date. “Hail to the King.” Brothers on the east end, please send your correspondent at Ewen some news so we can keep in touch with the whole system. Div. Cor. Mineral Range Notes — Agent R. L. Warne at Point Mills now carries' • * an up-to-date, and W. E. Hoehner at Mass will also have one by the time this reaches you. Bro. Boylan is back at Alston from a very enjoyable trip. Bro. E. D. Bakken, Lower Mills, has been transferred from Division 76 to Division 116. Bro. F. E. Wubbena is now telegrapher at Dollar Bay, vice F. C. Chamberlain, gone to Altamont. Business is light on the Mineral Range this summer on account of the scarcity of labor in the mines. The semi-monthly pay bill goes into effect on September 1st on all roads in Michigan. Bro. J. Q. Adams, agent Gay, has resigned. We are getting a little closer to the solid mark, but there is some work ahead of us yet. Let us all pull together and bring the Mineral Range where it ought to be. The local chairman has been working hard at it, but it can’t be done alone. Get after the nons at your own station and those on each side of you. Let each member land at least one non and we will be solid before next pay day. Bro. L. F. Brazeau, of Negaunee. who visited Calumet recently, was very favorably impressed with the copper country. Cbrt. 42. Houghton Division — * , Bro. Dygart bid in Nestoria agency, vice Bro. J. B. Abbey. Mr. Thomas, third Lanse. resigned to go in the wireless service on the lakes for the summer. Bro. L. F. Brazeau is relieving Mr. Hogan on Negaunee third. Mr. Becker, Hancock yard, on vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Mallory. Dispatcher Dushone is on vacation, relieved by E. M. Gorst, on first trick Houghton Division. The new “700” class freight engines have made their appearance on this division. Cert. 42. “Soo Line” Ry. Chicago Division , First and Second Districts — D. W. Wright, second Forest Park, off a few days, was relieved by C. A. Newlin. Bro. O. E. Loek, second Kelze, called home on account of his mother’s illness, was relieved by J. Ahern, later by W. H. Breck, who also re- lieved Bro. P. H. Clark, first Kolze. a few days. Bro. A. T. Meyer, agent Wheeling, was relieved several days by Bro. C. M. Gilman, and he on second by C. A. Newlin, who later relieved Bro. F.' C. Johnson, third Wheeling, a few days. Bro. Philippi is now agent and weighmaster at Lake Villa. On account of the weighing of ice there he does no telegraphing. F. H. Daley, from the W. U.. Chicago, was too light for the new first there and went to second Trevor, relieved by Bro. A. R. Lund, and he on second by Bro. C. H. Bowman, relieved on second Waukesha by Ibsen. Later Bro. Bowman and Ibsen changed places. Bro. Philippi, agent Lake Villa, spent a pleasant Sunday recently at White Fish Bay, Milwaukee. Ex-Bro. W. H. Tucker, agent Trevor, off a few days, was relieved by P. J. Weber. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1424 C. T. U. Bro. D. L. McCoy, on third Rugby Jet. pending bulletin, Hd it in. R. B. Hills bid in second Theresa, relieved on third Medina Jet. by S. H. Day on bid, relieved on third Vernon by W. H. Brock. Later Hills resigned, relieved by A. C. Newlin. Bro. C. L. Clancy relieved Mr. Mahr, second Hilbert Jet., resigned. Bro. A. E. Rupple. second Medina Jet., resigned, relieved by I. B. Erickson, and he on third Wau- paca by Runte. relieved on first there by Wm. Christel, who has been relieving in "FN” office several months. Bro. H. B. Breeden, agent Sheridan, is still making regular trips to Amherst, but as he has the house furnished and a pile of wood cut these trips will soon not be necessary and the cigars will be passed around. Bro. O. R. Barber, agent Amherst, spent several days visiting at Allenton. relieved by V. L. Peter- son. “owl” from Nelsons, relieved by L. Krueger. A. W. North, agent Custer, was off several weeks, relieved by C. J. Wightman, from Han- cock; Senger. agent Hancock, off two weeks, by C. J. Wightman, and C. H. Wills, agent Portage, also off two weeks, by P. J. Weber. Send in items before the 20th of each month and help out toward a good write-up. I have Bros. Loek. Myer, Lund. Clancy and DeLong to thank for items this month. Jack Frost, Div. Cor. Minnesota Division — Bro. Leo Hanson, relieving Mr. Swanson on second Camden Place, is being relieved at Buf- falo by Mr. Swanson, from the N. P. Bro. C. M. Evjen bid in Hamel agency, vice Bro. E. F. Blair, who goes to third Loretto. Bro. Whitney, Loretto second, is now at Paynes- ville. Bro. Walters was relieved at Kimball Prairie on vacation by C. M. Evjen. Bro. H. W. Teich, resigned Glenwood, gone to International Falls, Minn., with M. & I. Ry., relieved by Bro. Iverson, from Drake, N. D. Bro. Evjen, relieved on second Elbow Lake by Mr. Spurzen. Bro. Formoe, relieved Mr. Ihle, on third, who went to third Kensal. Bro. Pennock, on two weeks’ vacation, relieved at Wendell by Mr. Blethem. Bro. Graham, Johnson and Davis is the new lineup on side wires at Enderlin. Bro. Son, of Kensal, recently injured his eye while fishing by coming in contact with a tree. Bro. Owen is being relieved at Cathay by Bro. Foreman. Bro. Schrocdcr is on as cashier at Carrington. Bro. Thorn, who drew an agency on the Drake Fordville line was relieved at Minot by C. H. Baker. Bro. Spriggs, from Carpio, also secured an agency on that line. Bro. Marshall, agent Barrett, is now on third Kenmare. A little more news from you brothers would give us a write-up each month. Cert. 124. Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Division — Bro. A. R. Demarse, second Rapid River, is now agent there. Bro. Nelson going to side wire Gladstone, vice D. L. Revitte, a new man, to second Rapid River pending bids. Mr. Campbell is relieving H. P. Blair, agent Garnet. Bro. Thompson, third Dresser Jet., resigned, re- lieved by Bro. Duel, from Goodman, and he by helper Scholtz, from Dresser. Mr. Moc, third Ladysmith, has gone to the C. P. R. Bro. M elver, third Amery, relieving the agent at Leal, N. Dak., was relieved by Ex-Bro. Fred Roberts from the O. S. L. Agent Hogan of Amery spent the Fourth of July at Escanaba. Bro. Carrier, agent Goodman, and wife, made a trip to Minneapolis recently to bid his father and mother farewell before they left for their new home in the West. Bro. Williams, agent Copas, is relieving Bro. McGeary at Bradley agency. Bro. Glendenning. first Osceola, is on vacation, also Bro. Johnson, third Bulwer Jet., both re- lieved by new men. It is rumored that the latter will soon be traveling in double harness. Business is fair for this time of the year and a big rush is expected when the grain crop begins to move east. Wish some of the boys would send me a few items. * W. H. B-, Cert. 492. Duluth Superior Division — In order to |tave a solid division we must have active, loyal members, who will work consistently with that end in view. We are all preparing for the wheat rush, and it is expected that a number of new positions will soon be up for bid. The ore business though somewhat slack the fore part of July owing to heavy rains, which caused considerable derailment and difficult run- ning, is again assuming normal conditions, despite the fact that mine laborers are very scarce. Dispatchers Shumenack and Malloy have had their vacations and the latter is now relieving Chief Dispatcher Smith, on his vacation. Mr. Melrose has been assigned to the Minne- sota Division, out of Minneapolis. He was a favorite with the boys and they are all sorry to have him leave. The steam shovel, operating in the vicinity of Moose Lake, has been sent to the Winnipeg Division. It has been delayed on account of the sink hole at M. P. 295. Bro. Shelp, second Boylston Jet., has left us, relieved by Bro. Sprague, second “JD,” and he by Bro. Sabine. Bro. Ball, “BG” first, was relieved by Bro. Stutesman, from “the Omaha.*' Bro. Roderick bid in second “BG,” Bro. Sprague going to Blackhoof. “There’s a reason.” W. D. Ballou went to the wreck of the Ore Extra, 445 at M. P. 266 recently and Blackhoof was closed 5 p. m. to 11 p. m. Understand “Walt” is not the one Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1425 who will soon be helping us to have that $57.50 minimum increase. Bros. Stuke and Hokenson have again left us, to visit the “Far and brilliant West.” Bro. Sutherland, from the Tennessee Central, and Bro. Haefcr, from Panama, arc now at “SA.” Bro. T. O. Davis, agent Onamia, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. A. A. Seeman, from Bowlus, pend- ing bids. Red Top’s new station is completed and will probably soon be open, for bids. Bro. Harris, first Bemidji, on three months* vacation was relieved by Bro. Osborne of the U. P.. Cheyenne, Wyo. Bro. Allen, our general relief agent and teleg- rapher, is now at Gonvick. Bro. O. C. Curtis, agent Cass Lake, resigned position pending bulletin. Bro. C. B. Sparks, agent Lawler, and Bro. F. A. Gimpser, agent Albany, have been assigned sta- tions on the new Fordville-Drake Line. Bro. Johnson has taken Central Avenue agency, succeeded at “WR” third by Daniel Shepherd of Red Wing. Round him up, boys. Local Chairman Kretzer, at Clearbroolf, expects to leave on an extended auto trip into Missouri August 4th. He has our good wishes for a pleasant journey. Bro. J. Engh has returned from his vacation to Gonvick agency. Bro. Allen goes to Cass Lake agency tem- porarily. There are undoubtedly other changes that I have not been informed of. Keep me posted, boys. It is very difficult to assure you a good write-up if I can not secure your co-operation. Many thanks to Bros. “CR,” “JS,” “M” and .others for their kind assistance. It is very easy to know who are the progressive brothers in our vicinity. Div. Cor. DO IT NOW. Sister calls me “Peggy;” Mother calls me “John;” Brother calls me “Jack,” But the “ops” all call me “non” — I can’t make out just why it is • That I am so abused; I try to do the best I can, And that’s the way I’m used. The boys all say: “Come in with the bunch;” “Don’t stick out with the few.” “If you’re- wise, you’ll take a hunch, Get a card and come in, too.” Then sister will say, “You’re learning,” “Your mother will surely be proud;” “As for brotner, he knows you arc sterling,” “Once a non, now — one of our crowd.” “RO.” MUTTERINGS OF A HUNGRY HAM. You may talk about “soft snaps,” And “jobs that are hard to beat,” But first of all give me a place Where there is something to eat. When you’re stuck in “trick,” Way out on the “pike.” And for every blamed meal Ten miles have to hike — ” Then your troubles increase, And your pleasures grow less, With but five hours’ of hay, And only one daily “mess.” And when your time is up. You’ve got to hang ’round, For at least three hours For a train into town. Even when you get there, You’ve but five hours to sleep, Then grab your lunch and hat, And beat a quick retreat. Oh! there’s lots more to live for Than “work, eat and sleep,” But, just the same, give me the job Where there’s plenty of grub to eat. Cert. 795. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Illinois Terminal and Chicago Divisions — Bro. Wm. fox. agent at Morris for the past five years, was stricken down with appendicitis the latter part of June and before an operation could be performed it was found to have broken. His death occurred July 1st, and the funeral was held from his late home on Wauponsce street in Morris on July 3d. The brother telegraphers, with several officials along the line, purchased an emblem in the form of a wreath with a big streamer of white ribbon and the letters O. R. T. thereon. Bros. Branian, McGuire, Donahue and Local Chairman Wagner attended the funeral. First Trick Dispatcher Thayer is acting night chief while Mr. Litton is on his annual vacation. Bro. A. C. Stage at Bureau is taking a layoff, relieved by O. Goyer. Bro. H. R. Lane has gone with the C. M. & St. P. at Red Wing, Minn. Success, “Red.” Morris and Henry agencies are both up for bids. Bro. L. E. Warner is dispatching on the Peoria line. Success to you. “Eddie.” It is now Bro. Gruner, acting agent Galva. Bro. Ray, from the C. & E. I. is day operator there. Glad to welcome you both to our division. Bro. H. L. Kislig relieved H. B. McMillan on third union depot Joliet, who went back to the C. B. & Q. as agent at Murray, Iowa. VV'e understand Agent M. J. Klimmick has re- signed. and T. J. Hicks, day operator, is on ninety days’ leave. They have left for Seattle. Wash. Bro. R. A. Lynch hid in Spring Valley agency, relieved on second Rockdale by *E. S. Pritchard, who was called home by his sister being seriously ill, relieved by Bro. Greene, from “MC” tower Joliet, which was closed prior to putting up the new electric interlocking signals. Later Bro. O. G. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1426 The Railroad Telegrapher. Harvey bid in the trick. G. B. Fiaher went to third LaSalle while Bro. O. W. Gillette was at Spring Valley. Bro. Kay is recovering slowly from his attack of blood poisoning in his right arm. We are cer- tainly glad to see him out again. Bro. J. R. Mc- Evoy, who relieved him. is now at Bureau. Bro. “Dug” Andrews is back again at the key after a ten days’ rest. Bro. Jack Sumner, first Peoria Yards, has returned from his vacation. Someone go over and convert McKeen, the new agent at Blue Island. Promises don’t go, it’s the card that tells the tale. The new men are : Blue Island first. T. F. Kent; second, J. B. McNutt, and third. P. E. Warmuth. There are quite a number of new men along the line, boys. Get busy and nab some of them. Cert. 309. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the Supreme Ruler of the universe, to call to his reward our brother. Wm. Rix, and Whereas, We realize that the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost one of its oldest and truest meml>ers. In manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved. That the members of Illinois Division of the Rock Island System, Division No. ~ 126, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends in this their hour of sorrow and sadness, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, to the local press and to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. C. D. Wagoner, W. Branian, J. W. Nolan, M. E. Donahue, Committee . CARD OF THANKS. Morris, III., July 4, 1913. Mr. C. D. Wagoner, L. C.. O. R. T. Dear Sir: Allow me, through you as local chairman, to thank the O. R. T. for the beautiful floral tribute at the death of my husband. Mrs. Wm. Rix and Family. General Offices — Goodland (“GD”) : Bro. George Manion made a short visit to Lawrence a few days ago. The Colorado Division trainmen vs. Colorado Divi- sion telegraphers had an exciting ball game on Sunday, July 13th, which resulted in the one-sided score of 26 to 6 in favor of the telegraphers. The feature of the game came in the first inning when, with the bases groggy, the brass pounders’ hard hitting third baseman, “Tommy” Murphy, of Roswell, poled a homer, scoring three ahead of him. It was a walk-away for the “ops” from the time the “umps” said “play ball,” and they expect to challenge teams from other divisions on the sys- tem. The battery for the telegraphers were Rote, McGowan and Miller, and for the trainmen, Hunter, Sott, McCluie, Akers and Crane. Cedar Rapids (“CR”) : Bro. J. L. Halpin re- turned July 15th, relieving Bro. Rice on third. Bro. L. F. Halpin is spending a few days with friends in Minneapolis, and Bro. G. S. Rice is on the night trick. J. R. Tucker, extra, has gone to “MA” Manly, and W. B. Downey, extra, to “MS” extra. Manager C. F. Gill left July 28th for a fifteen days’ trip through Ohio; Bro. L. F. Halpin, acting manager. Topeka (“KI”): Bro. Carver and wife are in Philadelphia on vacation, and Bro. Tom Harper and family in Manitou, Colo. Manager Whitney is fishing in Montana and Second Trick Wire Chief Harper is acting manager during his absence; All-Night Chief Weld working second, and Bro. Stover doing the all-night stunt. General Chair- man Brown and family have chosen Topeka as their future residence, also General Secretary and Treasurer Edwards. Bro. Powell’s wife and daughter, Irma, are visiting Mrs. Powell’s parents at Butler, Mo. Bros. O’Grady and Hattwick left on sixty days’ vacation August 12th. Bro. Peter- son, of Division No. 6, is on one of the “owl” tricks extra during the vacation season. Bro. Hamilton visited with home folks in Mooresville, Mo., recently. The ballot put out by General Chairman Brown recently is the main topic of interest these days. During the debate on the arbitration bill which was rushed through congress as an emergency measure to prevent if possible the threatened strike of the trainmen on the eastern roads, Congressman Victor Murdock, of Kansas, said in part: “The situation presents a distressing problem that no snch compromise will permanently cure. The railway trainmen were about to strike for higher wages. They are actually face to face with the problem of living. They are men of education and high skill, as a rule, and of discriminating mind by reason of their occupation and training. They are not moved, and they have not been moved by whim or caprice in this matter. They are not inspired by class consciousness against capi- tal. They are not quarrelling with their bread and butter for the mere love of controversy, but they are face to face with the increasing hard- ship due to the high cost of modern standards of living. “It is a problem with the trainmen as well as with all the wage-earners of the country, and it is increasing in acuteness every day. There has not been a day in the last twenty years when the control of those who fix the standards and cost of living, when the control of those who deter- mine the shelter and clothing, and food of the people; there has not been a day or an hour or a minute in the last twenty years when that con- trol has not been narrowed. And there has not been a day or an hour or a minute in the last twenty years when the consumer in this country has not been losing ground. “We are busy here today in a very unusual way to pass this meritorious measure. We do it be- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1427 cause it is exigent and pressing, but the great fundamentals which are sapping at the vitality of this nation we do not touch. We are handling only one side of the railroad problem. What about the other side of the problem? What about the waste in speculative financiering? Who will pay for the waste? Why, the people make it good and with them these trainmen who threaten to strike. These men are regarded by many as well paid. They are superior in skill and intellect and do not regard their pay as adequate. And when the matter of their bread and butter came up before them — and this ought to challenge the thought of every man — the vote for the strike was almost unanimous. “The day of paltering and postponement is passing in this country. The day of compromise is almost gone. This body and the executive branch of this government has got to get down to business and reach into the heart of this thing and correct the fundamental wrongs and find the real remedy, and when that is done there will be precious little need for this act.” Received items from “CR” and “GD” this month. If your office is not represented in the write-ups you know where the fault lies. Get busy and remedy it. Crrt. 1927. Arkansas Division — Mesa, Ark., July 1, 1913. Members Arkansas Division No. 126: No doubt all the good brothers and good nons, too, will have heard of my appointment to the local chairmanship on this Arkansas Division long before they read my many thanks and appreciation for th^ honor to serve you as best I know how. I have been a member, in and out, of the O. R. T. for the past ten years, but this is the first time I have ever had the honor to take an official interest in our work. I may not have the luck some of our local chair- men have had and may not suit everyone. If not let me hear from you. The best way to eliminate dissatisfaction is to send in your suggestions as to the handling of our affairs at once, and there will be no growls on account of the local chairman not doing his duty. Now, let’s all get right into the same big boat and do business. Do not hesitate or stand back because you have only a few words to say. It might be that those very few words would mean more to us than all that you could think of in many years to come. Again thanking our general chairman and the membership for my appointment, I beg to remain, Yours most fraternally, J. E. Brewer. Arkansas Division Notes — Not a man on the whole division to whom I appealed for news contributed one item this month, when just that letter would enable us to have a good write-up. Brothers, please send me all the changes, etc., you can by Ihe 20th of each month, and I will gladly credit you in the journal for your help and interest. Hulbert and Heth third still open; no assignment. H. McElwain, a new man, assigned to Howell agency; O. E. McGugan to second Mesa; Bro. J. C. Smith, third Brinkley; H. L. Hale, Round Pond agency; George Hight, DeVall’s Bluff agency, and Bro. Brewer, our local chairman, Palestine agency. Peaches have begun to move all along the line in the peach belt and some of our agents* com- missions will be something worth having. We are sorry to chronicle the sad death of Ed Wells, one of the most efficient engineers on the whole Louisiana Division. Brothers, remember our dues must be paid hefore August 31st, otherwise we are dropped. Pay up promptly and get all you can to join this pay day. G. D. Lee, Cert. 185. . Kansas Division — Bro. T. M. Spillman, who relieved A. H. Schneider, Harton third, while sick, was relieved by Bro. F. H. Shanklin, of White City, on Holton third, which was bid in later by Bro. A. Ingram, from Willard. Hoyt nights reopened by Mr. Sheets. , J. C. Connor, bid in Straight Creek agency, went to Alta Vista third a few nights. Boys, see that he gets an up to (fate again. H. Gilson, bid in Elmont agency, non-telegraph station. C. H. Robinson, resigned, R. F. Smith, who relieved J. C. Connor at Man- hattan, was relieved on third Vollani by Bro. T. M. Spillman. Bro. R. E. Scneder, relieved W. A. Greene, Manhattan, for a visit to California. Bro. O. W. Emrich was relieved on second Dwight by Chas Sublett for ten days, when the former resigned. Please send in some news for a write-up by card or letter to Box 24, Volland, Kan. Cert. 1016. Nebraska Division — Bro. L. D. Bales is back on third Mankato, after a short vacation spent with home folks in Kentucky. Bro. K. W. Ellis, second Scandia, had the misfortune to sprain his ankle recently, which necessitates a month’s vacation. He is being relieved by Bro. A. G. Smith of the Panhandle Division. L. Brashear has returned to the Santa Fe after a f6w weeks’ work at Montrose and Gretna. Fresh fruit was quite plentiful around Mont- rose for a few days on account of the derailment of the fruit special, just east of that point. Bro. Rollins, of Belleville, was out for his share and did the necessary telegraphing at “WK.” Richfield, Meadow, South Bend. Rokeby and Thompson agencies have been bulletined, account of recent law passed in Nebraska prohibiting women from working more than fifty-four hours a week. We are sorry these women have to seek Digitized by LiOOQle

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1428 The Railroad Telegrapher. new positions after their years of faithful service with the company. Bro. and Sister Pryor, from Thompson, are on second and third Gretna. Sister Pryor is a victim of the fifty-four-hour law. Bro. Brandt is relieving at Thompson. S. J. Sabilek, of the Iowa Division, is spending his vacation working at Scaniia agency. He hopes to return as soon as a regular agent has been assigned. Bro. Massey is being relieved on third Phillips- burg by ex-Bro. Pennington, who has been out of the service four years. He will soon be with us again. Local Chairman Davis has left for California where we hope he has found a more suitable posi- tion. VVe are sorry to lose Bro. Davis as he was a very energetic worker. Bro. Rollins, of Belle- ville, is acting chairman until one is appointed. Bro. Harry Ingram was made happy by being relieved by T. E. McMasters, on second Court- land, and sent to his home at Lebanon, to relieve Bro. Corbett on second, who bid in Thompson agency. Bro. Johnson, first Phillipsburg, who signed “VO” in Fairbury relay, is moving there. We wish him success. Bro. Cook relieved him. Bro. Beam, of Lincoln, just out of the hospital, was a passenger on No. 5 recently for Colorado, where lie hopes to improve his health.' This is my first attempt at relieving the division correspondent, and if some of the brothers from the east end and Horton Line will send me a few items, it would be very much appreciated and would improve the write up. C. H. Eaton, Montrose, Kan. Colorado Division — Owing to slack business the extra set of dis- patchers was not put on at Goodland July 1st, as expected. We have the required material in our own ranks when it comes to filling the big shoes. Changes on the division and new faces on the line arc so numerous that it takes about three men and a boy to keep next to them at all. I will always be mighty glad to have the news when you have a new man in your office, and it is especially interesting to know whether he is up to date or not. If he is not, be sure he is supplied with the necessary blanks at once. Do not allow any one to remain outside our organization for the lack of an invitation to join, always know the current rate and do not fail to that said “Individual organizing” wherever there is a prospective candidate to work on. We should have an increasing attendance at each division meeting hereafter, as the organization work and schedule revision are of vital importance to all of us. Only in thorough organization is there enough strength to win. I am stronger than ever for the necessary “team work” on our divi- sion and the only way to perfect it is to come out to the monthly meetings. Bro. Connors, agent Clayton, and Mrs. Connors, are on a sixty days’ trip to California, relieved by Bro. E. R. Judd, and he at Gem by Mr. Joels, a new man. Chas. F. Judd, son of Bro. E. R. Judd, is now on second Dresden. Bro. F. A. Brown, second Prairie View, is being relieved by J. H. Jarrett. Wm. Nye, a new man, is relieving at Norton second. It’s “Bro.” L. H. McGuire, second trick Stutt- gart, now. Congratulations, Lawrence. Bro. and Sister Klass. of Seibert, off ten days owing to sickness of relatives in Iowa, relieved by Bro. Reynolds, second trick Flagler. Our new Sister, Mrs. M. M. Holtz, second Brewster, is relieving Bro. A. C. Hogue, and re- lieving Bro. Sarvis, off on thirty days’ vacation. A warm welcome to Sister Holtz. Miss Grabback. from the “Q” at McCook, who worked a few days in “GD” Goodland, understand will be placed, out on the line soon. On account of Mrs. Buck’s serious illness, Bro. Buck, second Arriba, has resigned and gone to Denver to be at her bedside. We sincerely hope to soon hear of her recovery. It is quite lonesome for Bro. Oleson, third at Limon, having “der Skule Mom” away on vaca- tion. Bro. Pringle is off to New Orleans, Alabama and the Sunny South for thirty days’ vacation, relieved- by Bro. Gillaspy. If Bill will bring the girl back with him, we will help to show her the Colorado scenery. Bro. L. P. Acheson, third Stratton, is off ninety days to improve his farm north of there, relieved by E. E. Reeves, of Ruleton. Bro. Maurice E. Katz is now with the Union Pacific, on Pullman second, good position, pays near the top notch. Arrange by all possible means to attend the division monthly meetings. They will be especially interesting to every one just at this time, and you will know what’s in progress in 126 circles. Div. Con. Iowa Dhnsion — Bro. E. W. Stewart has been called to Des Moines, to act as second trick dispatcher, east end; T. L. Ready, relieving him on second at Iowa City, relieved by R. R. Rosenberger, at Kellogg. Bro. T. E. Burke, a newcomer from New York City, is on third Iowa City. Bro. W. R. Oliphant, at Altoona, has been trans- ferred to Division 126, and it is now Bro. Buntin, at Oxford. Bros. Leimbach and Martin, of Iowa City, made an over Sunday visit in the capitol city recently, and attended the meeting of the Des Moines O. R. T. Club. Bro. Edwards, G. S. & T., made a trip over this division recently. J. G. Shipley has been assigned Adair agency. Bro. J. L. Halpin, representative first district, made a trip over the line recently. Dues for the current term should be paid promptly. Cut. 241. Dakota Division — Agent Getman was off a few days in June, on account of the death of Mrs. Gctman’s mother. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1429 The Railroad Telegrapher. W. A. Lauderaan. ^rho relieved him. is now on first Sibley. E. L. Ihlan, from Estherville, goes to Sibley as agent, vice C. C. Wallace, who goes to Thompson agency. Bro. Cousins from Thompson, is relieving agent Story, at Spirit Lake, who goes to Swea City. Bro. Burrows’ helper, at Pocahontas, has left him. Any brother who knows of a good helper at $25.00 per month, advise “Ike." Bro. Farrington, relieving Bro. Peterson, agent Ottosen, while on vacation. Bro. Hanover, agent Bode, is on a honeymoon trip to Kansas City and Nevada, Mo. Congratula- tions. Only one brother sent news this month, seems as though some of you brothers could drop a card when you hear of any happenings on the division, so I will have something to work on, I can not get all of them myself. It does not make any difference if some one else does send the same thing, just so I get them. Get busy and contribute to this write-up every month. Mail your notes to Box 337, Dows, Iowa. Div. Cor. Louisiana Division — • Bro. H. E. Kerr, Division 53, is relieving Bro. Franklin, at Jonesboro, while visiting his sister, who is ill. A. B. Morton has been dispatching recently, relieved by J. H. Bailey. Bro. McQuidy, Cashier-Operator-Winnfield, called away owing to sickness in his family, is now re- lieving Agent Chalfont. later called away also on account of sickness. E. H. Ogden, bid in Wyatt, and Quitman and Harrell, are open for bids. C. N. Nelson, relieved Agent Mayeaux, at Quit- man recently. Bro. C. H. Meader, the man with the smije, representative of third district, paid us a visit recently. Some of you other boys give us a write-up in next issue. Cert. 1799. Albert Lea & Sf. Paul Line — With a few contributions we ought to be able to get in something of interest every month. Bro. J. D. Harris, agent Ellendalc, Minn., on vacation, is being relieved by Bro. C. S. Wood. Bro. R. A. Suddendorf, bid in second Owatonna, relieved on third by C. D. Wilson, former agent Shcllsburg, Iowa. Let us all boost for that solid membership now while the committee is in after the increase. Everybody get your neighbor. Cert. 2806. Lake 8hore & Michigan Southern Ry. Eastern Dtvison — Bro. A. W. Dicfenbach, first Westfield, while attending the funeral of his mother, was relieved by Bro. C. D. Miller, who later relieved Bro. John Lee, Buffalo Creek, a few days. Bros. Frawley and Franklin, of Northeast, were both off a few days recently, the former visiting relatives in the West, the latter looking after his business interests about Northeast. Bro. C. M. Smith, Erie yards days, and John Dighton have had their annual vacation, relieved by Bro. Hillgruber and Mr. Sweitzer. Bros. Jay Brown and Joseph Caldwell, spent a few days recently in Mayville, N. Y., attending court as company witnesses. Bro. E. G. Gifford, third “PE” crossing, visited friends in Toledo and Sandusky, O., recently. Geo. May, first “BO” Painesville, on vacation, was relieved by R. J. Creedon, of third there, and he by H. Bonnell. Shaw Unionville on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Lamband, and he by Bro. Hillgruber. The new tower at Buffalo Creek Draw Bridge, which controls the latter, was put in service July 21st, and Mr. Westbrook, second Girard Jet., bid in the day job. Bro. L. G. Hennink, third West Seneca Tower, stole a march on jjis many friends, and was mar- ried July 4th. Larry has been passing the “union brand.” Congratulations. Bro. C. V. Greene, of Northeast, visited his mother in the west recently. Bros. Welsh and Brown, from Westfield, visited Erie during the Perry Centennial celebration, week of July 5th. Bro. Barry, of Madison, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. S. A. Wright, of Lake View, and he by Bro. Hillgruber, extra. Paul Pickard, of third Amboy, has gone to ON Cleveland third, regular. Amboy secured, by Mr. Hess. ' Bro. Chadwick, second Lake View, off sick, was relieved by Bro. Williams, a new man. Mr. Spring, Tower “W” Ashtabula, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Wright. Bro. O. W. Synder, on days and Mr. Taylor, an Ex-Road Conductor, has the night trick at Buffalo Creek Draw, West Seneca yard office, bid in by Mr. Sweit- zer, relieving Mr. Tounies, a new man. There has been a number of new men hired on this division of late. Brothers, find out if they all carry the “goods.” If not, see that they are invited to do so. Those who waited until they wanted their vaca- tions before asking to get off, arc experiencing some difficulty in getting them. A ,?eW °ffice.has bccn opened in Buffalo Depot, call “BO,” which does away with a good share of the work in “LN" dispatcher’s office. Opening this office closed “FH” Buffalo Freight House, Mr. Emerling, of “FH” taking a day trick in’ "BO,” and Mr. Emerling, Jr., taking a night trick leaving Operators Sherry and Buckley, from “CN” day tricks also in “BO." Brothers, pay your semi annual dues for the current term promptly and keep No. 129 in sight, as a better investment and membership in the O. R. T., has never hern found. Digitized by LiOOQLe

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1430 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, if you know or hear of any news items or changes or anything of interest, send it to me. It will be appreciated and help us to have a good monthly write-up. Thanks to the brothers at “OX” for his items. *‘RU.” Chicago, Burlington A Quincy R. R. Galesburg, III., Meeting — The meeting Saturday, June 28th, was by far the “hottest” meeting held on our division within the past few years, however, there were fifteen present,’ and the good brothers displayed their loyalty by turning out splendidly, taking into consideration the almost unbearable hot weather. Bro. Carder made a most pleasant and interesting talk to the meeting and one of the most important points brought out in his address was concerning the “Cub” telephoner. On the Creston Division the telephone system of train dispatching has been installed and men who are unfamiliar with the work are being sent to various stations along the division to be instructed by the agents and telegraphers the proper handling of trains by tele- phone. Bro. Carder stated that scarcity of tele- graph operators had caused the telephone to be put in use on the different divisions, and there is no doubt but that it has come to stay and will be used to a certain extent all over the system. Bro. Carder’s solution of the problem was to teach the new men O. R. T.-ism, and then teach them the art of handling trains by telephone. Each member present conceded this a very commendable idea, to be the correct way to handle this matter. “Do right,” should be the slogan of each and every member in the localities directly concerned, where the telephones have recently been installed. Make that new man sign up and give you the money and he will then, and not until then be in a position to expect favors and instructions from one of our organizations. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Rock Island III. Meeting — • The meeting Saturday, July 19th, was a most interesting one and thoroughly enjoyed, Bro. Graves called to order at 8:30 explaining the sit- uation on the north end; making very valuable suggestions with reference to irregularities con- cerning the book of rule9 and showed that in order to have a good organization we must neces- sarily give good service to the company for which we work. Good service is a splendid advertise- ment for our organization. Bro. Taylor, Plum River Tower, gave us quite an interesting talk about conditions in his local- ity. Bro. Millard, from Plum River, was also with us. It was a great pleasure to meet those from the extreme end of our division, where it is a hard matter for our local chairman to vNit often, on account of poor train service. Come again, brothers, and bring a few more with you. Bro. Watlington’s usual pleasant smile was very much in evidence; and Bro. Waddill, first Barstow, who was present was appointed assistant local chairman on the north end, vice Bro. Ansteth. The membership in his territory should help him out by getting the nons in line on the north end. Be sure and attend the meetings held close to your stations, you will enjoy it when you get the habit. It has well been said by our local chairman that when we become members of the Order and have our current card in our pockets our work has just begun, and then we are in a position to put our ideas into practice and contribute our help in order that we ourselves as well as others may benefit by solid organization. Brothers, be sure that you are doing your share. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Galesburg Division, Quincy Branch and General — The two pay-day system should give us a better chance at the nons, for we can find money on them twice now to once before. I am glad to say that our delinquent list is diminishing with unprecedented rapidity, and I believe that August should find every member with his new card. The following have been dropped from our rolls for non-payment of dues for last term: N. W. Jordan; F. W. Greenwood; J. O. Guyer; C. A. Nason; T. R. VVhray, Jr. Brothers, please see that this does not happen to you December 31st, pay your dues now, not tomorrow, business is business that’s all. Recent changes — Bro. A. E. Jones goes to Joslyn; Mr. Smallwood to first Clinton; Bro. E. A. Taylor to third P. R. Tower; Mr. Chambers to Aledo; Mr. Bailey to second Camp Point; Bro. Dan Evans to third Knoxville; Bro. Wm. Sisson to second Canton; (his first job kindly extend him all fraternal aid;) Mr. --.-rath to second Portal; Bro. Eighn to second P. R. Tower; Bro. Bower to Bradford Agency, vice Bro. Rector resigned account health; Mr. Everetts to first Peoria yard; N. - W. Jordan to third Maquon. Bro. Root, Yates City, is relieving Bro. Bowers at Maquon, pending bulletin; Mr. Oliver, extra at Yates City; Bros. Stevens and Mills moving up. No meetings on this division during August. I hope that every brother reading The Teleg- rapher will be ready to go when meetings start again, which will be at Quincy on September 14th. at the usual time and place. Some operators and telephoners are lo ing sight of the nine-hour law and its penalty. I sincerely hope that none so doing are members. I warn you that violations brought to light will go hard with you member or not. Now is the accepted time to pay your dues. Do it. Bro. Guy Herron is back at “AG,” relieved at “PM” by Bro. McKown. Bro. Glen Willis is on vacatiop. relieved by Bro. Tom Ogle. Mr. Mark has resumed work at “VN.” Bro. Joe Weakley, first Prospect st., Galesburg, on ten days* vacation visiting in Kansas City Oklahoma City and other western points, relieved by C. M. Allen from the Frisco. Nons, don't land at Plum River unless you expect to get an up-to-dst*. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1431 Brothers, don’t carry a card to cover up with, it’s a big card, but it won’t hide wrong doing. Don’t lose sight of the fact that the O. R. T. stands for nothing but right, straightforward honest business. We expect fair treatment from our employers, then let us give the same in return or step down and out. I desire again to call your attention to the mat- ter of advising your local chairman when you change your address. This is important, brothers, and I wish you would give it your attention. I want the Galesburg Division to be the banner division, and, with your help, we shall make it so. Take a pride in doing things promptly and up-to- date. V Our esteemed general chairman, Bro. Carder, is to undergo an operation in Kirksville, Mo., hos- pital, which we sincerely hope will be successful in every way. Those who have not paid dues for this current term please do so quickly before it's too late. If you would see your Order come to the place where it can move along with other railroad em- ployes’ organizations you must absolutely stop this procrastination right now. Tomorrow is a very bad time to do things. Bro. Waddill. of Barstow, has been appointed assistant local chairman, vice Bro. Ansteth. Please give him your utmost support. Don’t forget the meeting, at Quincy, September 14th. . F. J. Graves, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Almighty God, our Lord, in His infinite wisdom has called from the home of our esteemed Bro. and Mrs. Walker, their infant son; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathies, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 130, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their most^ heartfelt sympathy at this time of their great loss; and be it further Resolved, That the original copy of these reso- lutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy made a matter of record on the minutes of thi, divirion. E. L. Dahlbh.c, C. E. Brown. F. J. Graves, Committee. Galesburg Division. North End — Very^few changes on the north end this month. Meetings are held for our benefit in order to get the members together to talk over conditions and make suggestions for the betterment of our conditions. Should we conclude that members who could come to these meetings but never do, are perfectly satisfied with existing conditions and in case of a revision of the present schedule that their wish woull be “nothing more wanted?” In case of inspection of your office would the officials find your red lantern, flags and torpedoes in good shape and where they could be had for quick service? We still have several “nons” on this end, but haven’t heard of any one trying to win any of those prizes. Bro. Eiker, agent Ohpeim, on vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. Rees, from Henderson, and* Mr. Parnell, first Erie, off a few days to get married, relieved by Mr. Lindquist, extra. No one helped out on the items this month. Presume this was caused by the warm weather. “L. C. W..” Cert. 1851. Peoria Branch — Bro. R. R. Murphy, first Peoria Yard, has re- signed and is now with P. & P. U., as station- "• master. We were sorry to lose him, but glad to see him do better. He was relieved by Bro. H. V. Lindley, from New York State. We were sorry to lose Bro. Bowers from the Peoria Branch, but there are still a few nons on the Buda-Rushville Branch for him to work on. Bro. Lindley is now on second Farmington. Brothers please do not forget to question any new men who come to your station to work in regard to their standing and find out from those you work with on the telephone if they carry a card. In case they do, procure their names, divi- sion and certificate numbers and forward them to your local chairman, giving him all the informa- tion possible, so that they can be transferred to our division. It is impossible for Bro. Graves and his assistants to get this information unless it is furnished by the members at stations where new members come to work. If the new men do not belong, you know best which course to pursue, and if you keep after them long enough, there is no doubt but what their good judgment will force them to sign up and get in line for more money and better working conditions. Bro. V. H. Austin, City Ticket Agent Peoria, wife and child visited in Centerville, la., a few days recently. “D. G. R.,” Cert. 928. Relay Division — Recent assignments: temporary bulletin 'No. 80, M. Conrad; 81, O. J. Erickson; 82, F. L. Lynch, it will be necessary to bid again on a permanent position. Although the weather is hot, business continues good; members are paying up better than ever before and new members are coming in rapidly; the number dropping out is exceptionally low. Keep up a more active interest by attending meetings, etc. The only way to be a union man is to keep in good standing and make it your business to see that the other fellow does the same. It’s rather an uphill fight to be reorganizing every six months. The man who does the most kicking is the one who is always behind in paying his dues. He always has a grievance with the Order, because we don’t travel fast enough to suit him and gives no considerations to what has been accomplished and what is necessary to hold it. Digitized by L,ooQle

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1432 The Railroad Telegrapher. Compare the present conditions with twelve years ago, and you will see that a very radical change has been brought about, and we have traveled as fast as the men demand or business conditions would permit. G. \V. Shaw, chief operator at Omaha general office ^or over thirty years, was stricken with apoplexy on July 3rd, and died on July 4th. Mr. Thies, first trick wire chief, succeeds Mr. Shaw as qhief operator. The Omaha Division office and the general offices are to be consolidated in the near future, and several positions are now on bulletin in preparation for the change. H. L. Dunlap, from Kansas City, was a recent visitor in Chicago, but is still minus a card. Bro. J. P. Rossie, St. Joe, is doing relief work as wire chief in “GO” during the vacations. Bro. Wood, “GO, ’ made a trip to St. Louis recently and reports a prospect of making “WD" solid. Bro. Carder, general chairman, spent a day in Chicago . on business during the first part of July, but there was no business in sight in the line of new members, as “GO” continues to be solid O. R. T. The new men get the habit as soon as they arrive. C. H. Martin, general wire chief, laid up for some* time with typhoid fever is convalescent. He is being relieved by Mr. Bryant, from Aurora. Bro. Stark, “GO,” has resigned to accept a position with the Chicago Telephone Company as a wire chief. Sorry to see you leave, “XN.” Bro. Adam Smith, “GO,” reports that his book on perpetual life will soon be ready for publica- tion, we hope Adam will withhold it from the nons. Bro. M. E. Smith, “GO,” is a candidate for position as a member of the railroad and ware- house commission. He has received the endorse- ment of various labor organizations throughout the state, and we hope he will be successful in receiving the appointment. Mr. Hull, Aurora, expects to join us again soon, also Mr. Griffin at Creston. J. J. Rose. LaCrosse Division — New members: J. P. Florio, W. E. Wetterlin, G. R. Howard. L. G. Ender, L. R. Smeltzer, and it will sodrt be Bros. Booth and Green at Glen Haven. Brothers, get busy and get your dues paid. Things look bright for a successful year. The members did not turn out to the meeting at Alma, June 26th, as they should have done. There wall be no more until cooler weather, when we hope all will do their best to be on hand. Bro. P. L. V. McCue, bid in second Prescott, relieved at Losey by Grant Conklin, extra, until bid in by Bro. II. Davis. Bro. Harvey Smith, third Maiden Rock, resigned to take the position as postmaster’ there at that place. Hone to next hear of him as postmaster general. Bro. Ruedy bid in third Hager. Bro. J. R. Garber has resumed at Dubuque after several weeks honeymooning. We hope none of our brothers are so far under- mindful of their obligation as to harbor a student. We understand there are quite a number on this division. That is certainly poor practice. I wish to thank Bro. F. E. Kelly for the items he sent me .last month, although they were too late for the journal and by mistake were mislaid by me and lost; nevertheless it shows that he is still loyal to the cause even though he lost out. However we are still hopeful he will again be with us. I also wish to thank Bro. Schrunk for his help. We can not expect to have a write-up if the boys do not send us in the notes. Cert. 426. Hannibal Division — There is entirely too much big, or swell heads among the young phone operators. The lads who had the full care of switch lamps daily, hustled frdlght, handled the broom, and worked on re- ports for a year or more, for the privilege of learning telegraphy, and did not draw a cent, until they were able to handle the wires, had all the foolishness knocked out of them before their names appeared on the pay roll, and it is safe to say their knowledge of the railroad business extended further than card A. B. C. and D. before they drew pay. This big head -business is disgusting to sensible people, who simply lose their respect for such fellows. It does not indicate brain expansion, because it is impossible to expand anything that does not exist. It is skull expansion, and gray matter contraction, providing, of course, they should happen to have any in stock. Bro. H. J. Park, ex-agent Foley, Mo., is now with the Illinois Central and the boys on this division will be pleased to learn that he has a good position in the 'auditors’ office of station accounts a^ Chicago, with the title of “assistant to chief clerk.” This will surprise no one who knows Park as he will make good, any place, and the Illinois Central has no job, that would cause Park to get a larger hat, he is not built that way. Bro. Frank Firma was off a few days, account sickness, Bro. Gregory, who relieved him later, went to Bellflower second, for ten days. Sister Miss Opal Hubbard, third Orchard Farm, and Bro. D. T. Gray, with their fine new empire buzz wagon, are simply burning up the road between Orchard Farm and St. Charles since their marriage on June 28th. We congratulate them, and hope they may never overlook a 31 order, and keep strictly up-to-date in the O. R. T. The members have been paying the bills and fighting the battles for the “.uisters” on this divi- sion about long enough. If they are for us they will line up. if not. then they are against us and wc should know what to do. If you expect a write-up each month, send ^ur local chairman an item or two. This from each member would mean a good monthly letter from this division. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1433 Bro. Bob Ainge, Hannibal relay, is probably thinking of buying a farm in St. Charles County. Judging from the trips he makes down that way. Bro. H. L. Fisher, of Annada, is spending his vacation in Seattle. Bro. G. W. Merriwether, of Buell, not yet able to resume work, on account of rheumatism. Bro. O. L. Jarman and wife spent Sunday, July 13th in Ashbum visiting old friends. Bro. P. A. King/ third Machens, is now with the Black Walnut base ball team who went to Old Monroe on a recent Sunday and hung it onto that team. Bro. King is the main gink and is fast becoming a professional. After a twenty-five day honeymoon in California, Bro. G. E. Beck resumed on second Machens and immediately purchased a five-passenger Overland auto. How they can do it is more than the writer can see, as he is a married man himself and can’t buy toys for the baby. (Perhaps the baby is the reason.) Con- gratulations. The newly-married couple visited Bro. R. E. Arnge at Hannibal, Sunday, July 20th, and Dispatcher Herring was rather wrought up because Bro. Beck did not call on him. Bro. G. L. Hubbard was a recent Machens visitor in Bro. Gray’s auto, accompanied by Bro. Gregory and Mr. Hubbard’s daughter, Sister Tal Gray. Bro. Clyde Smart, of Seeburger, called on the brothers at Machens from No. 4 till No. J Sunday evening, July 20th. Bro. Blincoe, Wellsville nights, formerly acting agent at West Alton. Mo., went to Denver and points West on his honeymoon. Cut out the cigarettes, boys. Div. Cor. Ottumwa Division — We are sorry to hear of the illness of the wife of Bro. B. C. Roberts, agent Beckwith. The brothers between Burlington and Ottumwa had a nice lot of live flowers and plants sent to the bedside of Mrs. Roberts a few days ago. Bro. and Mrs. Roberts wish to thank the brothers from the depths of their hearts for the kindness shown them. Bro. Lipps. from second Lockridge, is now on first Afton. We are glad to see a brother in that position filled so long by a non now out of the service. Bro. J. M. Browne, second Thayer, goes to third Afton. Bro. J. V. Menzie. third Maxon, transferred to third Albia, relieved by Bro. F. A. DeArmond, and he on second by Bro. E. L. Pohl- son, from Maxon agency. Bro. F. L. Stover, relieved on second Osceola by Bro. S. W. Morrison, of third there, was trans- ferred to Woodburn agency, vice Bro. O. Star- buck, transferred to West Burlington agency. It is now Bro. C. L. Bradshaw, agent Prole, Give him the welcome “mitt,” boys. The nons persistently bid on bulletined positions, thus taking advantage of the benefits secured by the O. R. T. without getting in line and paying dues; taking things that don’t belong to them, and keeping out our members who have helped to get these conditions. The O. R. T. secured the oppor- tunity to bid on these positions. It’s about time these nons not a card when it only costs $12.40 a year with $300.00 insurance, only a fraction over $1.00 per rabnth; and we should see that they do so. A card from Bro. T. R. Crandall advises that he is on an extended vacation in Winnipeg and other Canadian points. Sister Stroup, second Dudley, on a ninety days’ leave, is being relieved by A. Z. Crabill. Bros. A. T. and W. S. Parker, of Monmouth tower are recent additions to the ranks of the “Grand Old Order.” Bro. R. A. Best is at Woodburn agency awaiting the change of agents. Get in line. boys, for a new schedule. “No card, no favors.” Watch out for it. Have you read the resolutions passed at the last session of the Grand Division? If not get your June journal out again. Bro. F. B. Schlaf. first Avery, is spending his vacation seeing the sights of Colorado and other western points. Brothers, pay your dues promptly and get your card. We can not expect to advance if we do not each do our part, and paying dues is a very important one. Uncle Sam” is taking our express business and putting it into the mail bags and we “lug” it to and from the post office for nothing. The parcel post weight is to be raised to twenty pounds and the rates reduced. It will shortly be 100 pounds. We must get better organized so we can get rid of this flagrant imposition of handling the mail. The quicker we complete thorough organization the quicker we get rid of the mail bags. Get busy. With best wishes, I am, Fraternally yours, E. A. Brand. St. Joseph Division — We hope this journal will find every member of the St. Joseph Division paid up to date and every- thing in good shape for another six months of successful work for the Order. Quite a lot of sickness on our division and lots of the boys are compelled to work twelve hours each on account of the shortage of operators. Bros. Armstrong and Carnod, Amazonia, working twelve hours on account of Operator Lee being operated on in St. Joseph for appendicitis. Bro. Cole and Locks, Forbes, working twelve hours each account of the death of Operator Mor- gan’s mother. Bro. W. E. Hale has been doing the extra stunt between Forbes and Amazonia to keep the boys from violating the nine-hour law. Our new super- intendent, Mr. Card, made a trip over the north end recently, getting acquainted with the boys. Mr. Card seems to be the right kind of a man and we should give him the best service possible and show him as much courtesy as he has shown us. McPaul has been closed nights account operators una.'ic to get any place to board. Chief Dispatcher Brown got tired of his operators working nights, eating Boston baked beans three times a day and sleeping on a bench in the waiting room. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1434 The Railroad Telegrapher. Percival nights opened by Bro. Norris. Chief Dispatcher Brown was over the line a few days ago examining the boys on the blocking rules. He failed to find some of them at home as fishing and corn plowing season is not over yet. Bro. G. W. Potter is now agent at Bartlett and Bro. Cole at Forbes. Bro. Hickman, agent Payne, is off sick, relieved by Operator Spreckelmeyer. The freight depot at Hamburg was recently destroyed by fire. Business is picking up and the brothers were probably too busy to send in any news for this month’s journal. Do not let it happen again, boys, as this is going to make a very poor showing in the journal for our division. Cest. 1227. Lincoln Division — Bro. I. C. York, agent' Giltner, has returned from several weeks’ vacation in California. His relief, Bro. B. F. Kaney, went to Exeter to relieve Bro. W. G. Weaver on vacation. Bro. Ericson, third Lincoln “KY” office, working at Hastings "GS” office extra; new man on at "KY.” Rosey Byron, second wire chief, and wife, went to Salt Lake for two weeks’ outing, Blodgett re- lieving. Dispatcher Lamb was on a two weeks’ vacation at Colorado Springs, his old home. McGee is third wire chief; “VO" working days; new man from W. U., Chicago, on extra list. Bro. W. G. Weaver, agent Exeter, relieved, while visiting his homestead in Dakota, by Bro. Kaney, extra agent. Bro. Peachman. “RX” Lincoln, on vacation, relieved by Extra Dennis. It is now Bros. R. A. Fulmer, second Kenesaw, and A. A. Canfield, first Crete. Bro. W. S. Harris, first Cobb, on vacation, tak- ing in the sights in St. Louis, was relieved by Mr. Bermaster, helper at Grafton. Bro. J. C. Van House has located at Grand Island and is happy again, as the wife and baby have joined him there. Bro. G. O. Vant, second “GS” Hastings, re- turned after thirty days’ vacation at Milford with his brother, Bro. Vant, agent there, and his folks at Greenwood. C. A. Smith to Central City. Bro. D. E. Waller, agent Inland, was a recent Hastings visitor. Bro. C. J. Flith, agent Saronville, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. H. M. Renan, who later relieved by Bro. A. S. Kellogg at Palmer, on vacation. Bro. J. M. Combs, agent Trumbull, on vacation, relieved by Bro. V. D. Chidcster. extra agent, who also relieved Bro. G. O. Vant. second “GS” Hastings, on vacation, relieved by C. A. Smith. Bro. Holmes, Friend days, on vacation, relieved by Extra Thrapp. Div. Coa. Alliancc Division, 1 Vest End — We are starting the new term with only three nons— all new men. who have already received application papers and will be members by the time you see this in print. The new law which went into effect July 18th caused us the loss of two members, but their places have since been filled with men who have made application for membership. This law which pro- hibits women working more than fifty-four hours per week was probably intended for cities where factories and department stores employed a large number of girls, but it also affected the railroads where lady operators were employed. Bros. Blank and Raglund have been assigned second and third Hemingford regular. Bro. Lee Gregory and wife are enjoying a thirty days’ vacation to California and Coast points; re- lieved by W. D. King, acting extra agent. Bro. Hack assigned to second Belmont, vice Sister Gregory, who lost out under the fifty-four- hour a week law. Mr. Fortner, a new man. on third pending bulletin, will soon be hailed as “Bro.” Bro. Riggs relieved Bro. Jolly at Orella for two weeks while the latter was making some improve- ments on his homestead near there. Bro. Seybolt, off thirty days, has gone back to "dear old Coney Isle” to renew acquaintances; relieved by our new brother, G. A. Henry, from the G. & S.. I have personally apologized to Bro. L. D. Per- rine, agent Provo, for not calling him "Bro.” in my last write-up. Bro. Perrine has carried an up-to-date card for the past fourteen years, and the error was entirely unintentional on my part. I take this means of notifying the brothers that he is strictly O. K. Sister Bates, second Provo, called to Denver on account of the death of her mother, has our heartfelt sympathy in her sad hour. She was relieved by Miss Ruey Scofield. Bro. Johnny Beckler, the popular freight juggler at Crawford, has gone with the C. & N. W. as third operator there. Congratulations on your pro- motion to the key, “Johnny,” although we are sorry to lose you on this line. On bulletin: Second Marsland, third Belmont, third Whitman. L. M. Davis, Ass't L. C. Wymore Division — Two more of the old agents on this division left the service recently. When the boys still in harness consider this from all sides they can but congratulate these men for making an attempt at something else, before they are down and out on account of old age. There is nothing in sight for 99 per cent of the present-day agents except hard work and plenty of it. Can you think of any other line of work where a man is expected to hit the ball from morning until night, Sundays and holidays included, working under high tension almost all of the time? And what do we get at the end? If an agent does not find something to occupy his time every moment it is assumed that he is taking life too easy and his help is reduced in order that he may be kept busy throughout the day. It makes no difference if you have worked Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1435 for twenty or thirty years the treatment is all the same, and you get mighty little, if any, credit for your long service, and no effort is made to give you a little relief from the amount of work piled upon you. Then the officials wonder why good, first-class, intelligent young men can not be induced to enter station service as readily as heretofore. The young fellow only has to catch sight of the already over- worked agent going along the street with a cart load of Uncle Samuel’s mail sacks every day, in- cluding Sunday, to become disgusted with a life profession that practically makes a slave of a man. How about that non next door to you? Have you made a hard try to get him? Go after him. We need him and he needs us. G. W. Daggett, Dawsort; D. E. Lloyd, Western; V. C. Thompson, Blue Springs and P. H. Cobb, Verdon, got their fingers cramped on the money the O. R. T. helped get for them and could not let loose of enough to pay dues for last terra and were dropped from membership. They should be remembered when it comes to passing favors along. Bro. A. W. Denton, agent DeWitt. and wife, are enjoying a trip through California; relieved by Bro. Grimes. Bro. Coe, agent Palmyra, sick with typhoid fever, is being relieved by Tom Antrim. Bro. J. H. Calkins, extra Preston, transferred to this division from the C. G. W. G. A. Workman, extra agent. landed Wilcox, and Bro. Baemcr, agent Vesta, landed Tobias on bulletin. Bro. Wigginton, Atchison, is on leave of absence; relieved by a new man. Bro. Deane, Wymore relay, is visiting on the coast for thirty days. Rustle some items for next month. Don’t lay down because it is a little warm, but keep the ball rolling. Remember the non. “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor. 7 Omaha Division. Lines West — Bro. West went to Winslow from O’Neill, via Omaha, to see her. Bro. Black, of Winslow, has gone to the coast for thirty days. Bro. Eastlick at O’Neill still waiting to take his vacation. Bro. Baker returned “overland” from his claim in South Dakota. Bro. Lussier, of Plainview, made Orchard a visit during the carnival. Bro. Daily, of Ashland, on vacation; Bro. Hoen- shell is now agent there. L. L. Hathorne bid in third Greenwood; C. R. Best, third Omaha depot; D. E. Waller, Ralston, and Bro. Frey, O Neill agency. Greenwood and Cedar Creek agencies and Omaha depot second on bulletin. Mr. Creglow, off a few days, was relieved by Greggerson. Mr. Sharpe is working third Chaleo. Bro. Saul visited Bro. West while he was re- lieving at Ralston agency, relieved by L. S. Packard. Later . Bro. West relieved Bro. Gordon at Randolph while he went to Omaha to get his family. The Burlington Omaha ball team played the Lincoln team with score 7 to 2 in favor of Omaha. Mr. Harris, at Gibson, let them down with two hits. The boys were furnished a speciaj car to come back on No. 14. Mr. Stewart, from South Omaha, has gone to Plattes as cashier, relieved by Mr. Farrell. Mr. Trayer, off thirty days, was relieved by Mr. Bell. Bro. Reynolds is relieving Bro. Baker at Belden, whevis looking after his farm in South Dakota. Mr. Turner is back from his vacation spent in Denver and Longmont, and Bro. Summit is back in “OX” days again. L. F. Gielish, to Wray, Colo., relieved by Mr. Miller at La Platte. Bro. Eastlick, of O’Neill, spent a day with his folks at Plainview recently. Mr. Smith, from the station service there, has taken a rate job in the general freight offices at Omaha, relieved by ex- agent Bro. West. L. E. Downey. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His all-wise providence, to remove from our midst Mildred Saul, the beloved sister of Bro. R. S. Saul; be it therefore Resolved, That while we bow in humble sub- mission to the Divine will we can but express our sorrow at the loss he has sustained, and on behalf of Division 130 we extend to the sorrowing brother and family our heartfelt sympathy; and be it further. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and family and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. L. E. Downey, G. W. Holt, C. W. Wise, Committee. Sterling Division — The meeting at Elwood, Neb.. Sunday, July 15th, was well attended and very interesting to all of us, but the meeting at Grant, Neb., Sunday, July 22 d, was not so well supported. Remember, we can’t have these meetings every week if we don’t make it a point to arrange to attend. Don't wait until the last moment to make you arrange- ments. Those who haven’t attended the recent meetings will find a surprise in store for them when they do come. Those present at the Elwood meeting were: Bros. Pinkerton, Loomis; llindricks, Bertrand; Wiggins, Elwood; Hicks, Smithficld; Albricht, Eustis; Almstcad, Farnam; Reynolds, Moorefield; Local Chairman Crastenscn and Sill and Forbes, Curtis; Norris, Maywood; Karraker, Dickens, and Bro. Newton was in dreamland and failed to catch the car. Those west of Dickens who attended the Grant meeting were: Mr. Carr, of Wallace, a new man who will join shortly; Bros. Feddock, Elsie; Tucker, Grant; Broughton, Venango, and Cooley, Amherst. Colo. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1436 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Hoag, of Alliance, was also present and gave us some very good information regarding our duties that come under his jurisdiction. Bro. Manning, who failed to arrive states that he has some good news for us at the next meeting. Get after the non on the other side of you, and tell your local chairman about him as soon as he lights. We can just as well be 100 per cent strong as less, if we will only all get interested. Bro. Pinkerton bid in Dickens. Regular Agent McLean returning to Loomis from vacation. D. O. Boyd, cashier Scotts Bluffs, resigned, relieved by the bill clerk. R. J. Wallick, relieved at Sidney by Mr. Keefe, is now in the baggage office at Lincoln. Bro. Hire was the only man on the line that I heard from between Brush and Alliance, and the Cheyenne line, excepting Bro. Burkett at Bayard. Give me all the news you can not later than the 20th, so we can have an interesting write-up in the journal each month. Div. Cor. West Sheridan Division — Bro. Grove, -of Cody, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Taylor, from the Sterling Division. Bro. Keys, agent Worland. relieving in the Sheridan dispatcher’s office, relieved by Mr. Beck. Bro. Collins, Hast Bridges, trying to get off on vacation unable to get relief. Bro. R. H. Owen, Corinth nights, resigned, relieved on bid by Glenn Young, who will be one of us as soon as eligible. B. F. Nutten bid in Oriva; W. C. Best, Ran- chester nights, vice Bro. Gordon, resigned and gone back East, and G. N. Burkett bid in Gillette third. These three are new men. I wish you boys would make it a point to advise me of the standing of all new men as soon as they land. Find out how your neighbor stands. If he is a member give his certificate number and if from another division his division number so he can transfer to Xo. 130. Lf not a member give him no rest until he joins. Bro. J. F. Kling, second Clearmont, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Hcywood, and he on third by a new man. Boys, let us all get busy and make this one of the best divisions on the system. One man can not do it all, but with every member doing his duty it will be an easy matter to keep in touch with everything. The mere fact that we have all kept our dues paid up is not enough. It is the duty of every member to watch all the new men and if they are not members help to get them. Whenever any notes conic to your notice, write me a postal. Do not wait for the 20th to come around but make note of it to me as often as you have anything, and when the time comes for a write-up wc will always be there with the goods. Remember, “Xo card, no favors.” J. E. Wham, L. C. McCook Division — Recent assignments: Agencies — Imperial, Bro. A. C. Norman, vice Mr. Rees resigned; Herndon, Bro. E. S. Lohn; Axtell, Bro. C. E. Winger; extra, Bro. I. O. Primer. Bro. D. Keomel, Edison nights, and Bro. C. M. Byrd were both married while on their vacations. On account of reduction of force on the Lyons branch the helpers were taken off at Longmont and Lafayette, the latter going to Brush. Bro. Sanborn, of Benkelman, while off sick, was relieved by Mr. Whittaker from Stratton, who later went to Wiggins. Bro. Knowles, third Culbertson, called on Bro. Sanborn at Benkelman, while up there with the base ball team recently. Bro. Hardesty, relieved on third Haigler by Bro. Field, to third Indianola. W. T. Dirs, helper Wray, relieved at Xenia by Mr. Perkins, from Parks nights. Bro. Kelly, agent Bird City, on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Cheney, from Bartley. Bro. E. S. Lohn, agent Axtell, off a few days on account of the death of his brother at Bartley, was relieved by Extra Agent Kasper, who later relieved Bro. Leeds a few days at Franklin, while calling on friends at Longmont and Berthoud. Bro. Fields, second Oxford, was off several days to take his wife to the hospital. Wc hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. L. H. Nash relieved Mr. Luke at Minden recently while he took his wife to the hospital. Brothers, the trying experiences in the past six months has made me make a new resolution. If a brother finds he has more of a job than he can handle he v.-ill have to go strictly with the schedule and bid in whatever he can handle and get it fair and square, and he will have to go extra if he falls down, just as the schedule reads, regardless of how long he has worked. Trying to take care of old-timers should be in line with our work, but it is impossible to satisfy them and you hurt the new men whenever you try it, so I have come to the conclusion that the old-timer will have to bid in something that is up for bid or go extra, just as he wishes, in order to keep harmony in the Order. There should be a provision made for the old-timer, but as long as the schedule reads as it does that is the way I am going to fight for it to be done. I will appreciate it very much any time you have a kick coming to write me at once; give me the facts and 1 will do my best to set you right. If 1 haven’t the dope on hand I will try to get it for you as soon as I can and let you know how it is. This will keep down quite a bit of discontent, and I will appreciate an opportunity to set you right, or to right a wrong, if in my power to do so. If you hear an cx-mcmber knocking on any- thing let me know at once. If he is right I will see about it. If lie is wrong I will do my best to fix you right. Remember all the cx-member and non study about is to find an error some local chairman or chief has made and howl about it. It is the errors we make and are told of that Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1437 makes us better when we correct them. If we continue to make errors we never get better, so give me a chance to correct my errors and that ^will make me a better local chairman, and you a little better cjiance to have an improvement made in the Order. Remember that a card stands for better service, and if you can (lelivcr the goods it will be better for you and for the Order. A card with a poor man back of it will never get him anything, but a good man and a card can get the best there is going. C. R. Hunt, L. C. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Richmond District — The construction force recently began work on the two nejff plants at Falling Creek yards, one will be a 32 lever job and the other 16; six new positions for the boys to ponder over. It will be some time before they will be put in 'opera- tion however. Bro. I. B. Newton, second Emporia, was badly shocked by lightning while handling the tele- phone recently, and so badly stunned that he was under the; care of a physician for several weeks. Bro. E. A. Baker, second “B" tower, off sick, was relieved by Bro. Geo. Cofer, of Chester, re- lieved by H. E. Fitzpatrick, a new man. Bro. Ricketts, “JR" tower, is spending his vacation at Oceanview, “dipping and fishing," re- lieved by Bro. Tignor from “B" tower, relieved by Bro. Taylor, from “YM” shops. Bro. Lucas, first Shops is in the dispatcher’s office, while the dispatchers are on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. O’Lynger, a new man. Bro. Namon Graves, formerly at Drewrys Bluff, is on third “YM,” having exchanged a few days with Bro. Slayton on second. Automatic block between Weldon and Rocky Mountain, abolished on account of putting in operation third “RV” tower and second and third Battleboro and Whitakers. Pleasant Hill agency is on bulletin. Boys, get busy and don’t let a man rest until he carries an up-to-date, to December 31st. We have only a few new ones over here. Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. Words will not express my gratitude for the generosity shown by officers and members of Divi- sion 132, in their subscriptions for my benefit and enabling me to go to Hot Springs, Ark., to take the baths. This action on their part has made me well again and able to resume my duties on first trick at this station. I trust I shall be able to take the hand of and personally thank each of the members that helped me out of my trouble. Fraternally, Palatka, Fla. C. P. Moore, Cert. 1204, A. C. L., Div. 132. NOTICE. Members Waycross and Savannah Districts— We will start holding meetings at Waycross, about every five or six weeks, some time in Au- gust, possibly Sunday mornings, when more will have a chance to come. You will be notified of the date and time by mail, about two weeks in advance of each meeting, and I hope every one who possibly can do so will attend. Be sure to write for passes and permission as soon as you get the notice, so you will have plenty of time to get the transportation. A number of things of importance will be discussed at these meetings and I hope every member will make every effort to attend. Fraternally, A. L. Pixlev, L. C. Waycross District Notes — The banquet and meeting, held in Waycross, June 14, was the largest and best the division has ever held. Fifty-five members, a good many of them bringing their wives were present. Bro. J. H. Williams, G. S. & T., Bro. Wheeler, G. C., ^Trainmaster Calhoun and Chief Dispatcher McClel- lan, were among those present. Bro. Dermody, fourth vice-president, was taken ill at Savannah and compelled to return to Cin- cinnati, which disappointed us very much. Supt. McCranic was also prevented from attending, hav- ing to remain in Valdosta on business. His ab- sence was also much felt as we had looked forward to a talk from him. Bro. A. L. Pixley, local chairman of the Waycross District, who had the matter in charge feels more than repaid for the two months’ work he did to make the meeting and banquet possible. We wish to thank the officials of the Waycross District of the A. C. L., for their kindness in letting Bro. Pixley handle the passes for the members of this district, and for stopping through trains so the boys could re- turn that night. We owe the success of the meet- ing and banquet to Mr. McCranic and Mr. McClellan, for had they not let the men come and stopped the trains for them to go back on we would not have had the number nor the success that we did. Dispatchers Lang and McLeod were prevented from attending on account of having to work, but the supper sent them by Bro. Pixley was enough to make a man’s mouth water. The menu cards, the neatest thing ever seen here, were secured from New York by Brp. Pix- ley, especially for the occasion. They bore the emblem of the Order on the second leaf. The meeting was held in Wades Auditorium, where Bros. McAlpin, Elgardo ami Reed were “put through” according to “Hoyle,” which was very interesting as well as impressive and instruc- tive. After the meeting every one went to the La Grande Hotel, joining the ladies and repaired to the dining room, which had been cleared for the occasion. There were seventy-one present at the festive board, ami words can not do justice to the banquet. From start to finish it is a never to be forgo\tcn treat. After the feast was over we enjoyed a talk from Chief Dispatcher McClellan. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1438 The Railroad Telegrapher. Others as well as myself were sorry they had to leave so early in order to catch their trains home, as other speeches of interest were looked forward to. F. A. Crittenden. Bro. R. D. McAlpin, transferred from third division is at'Alapaha nights. Bro. G. L. Brown bid in third “FN” Waycross yard, leaving Bakers Mill agency on bulletin. It is now Bro. J. B. White at Waynesboro, always glad to see them coming in. Mr. Warrick, the new dispatcher at Waycross, from San Francisco, is a member of the O. R. C. Recently a brother grounded the dispatcher’s wire for about an hour. Watch out and keep the wires clear. Bro. J. T. Howe, agent Kinderlou, spent about three weeks seeing New York and other eastern cities. Bro. R. D. Reed, transferred to Sylvester agency, relieved at Homerville by Bro. R. T. Ashmore, and he at Poulan by Bro. R. C. Mans- field pending bulletin. Bro. L. P. Tucker, of Pelham, and Bro. F. A. Crittenden, of Naylor, have exchanged positions. Another banquet is being planned for some time in December. Talk it up and let’s make it the swellest thing that an O. R. T. bunch ever pulled off. Div. Cor. Charleston District — Everything is moving along nicely* and business is holding up well. All the boys are working in perfect harmony with each other and doing all possible to comply with the wishes of our su- periors. Not many have had vacations so far, owing to that old “chills and fever,” which is so common in our district. Jones and Cummings, both sick at Hardeeville, made it necessary for Bro. McRoy to return sooner than expected, causing Bro. Elliotte to be sent there and two tricks to be closed at Montieth. Bro. Belger, just returned from the C. & W. C., has also gone to Hardeeville. Bro. Warren, third Montieth, is also on sick list, relieved by Mr. Cummings. Bro. Gandy, who is some clerical man, is on days at Lake City, assisting the agent, Bro. At- kinson. Mr. Gregg, on third temporarily. We regret to learn of the illness of Bro. Tur- ner’s wife and baby, obliging him to send them away from Mt. Holly. Wc sincerely hope they will soon recover and be with him again. Dispatcher Frier has just returned to first C. & S. side, after a long sickness. Wc are all glad tD have him back with us. Dispatcher Sanders, who has been relieving him goes back on his regular trick, relieving Extra Dispatcher Hotto. Dispatchers DuBose and Shuler have returned from a pleasant trip to the dispatchers’ conven- tion, at San Francisco, where they met all classes of “train detainers.” Our chief is now spending a peaceful vacation in the hills of North Carolina, relieved by night Chief DuBose. Mr. Tyler, borrowed by the Savannah District, has landed a regular job there at Southover yard, Savannah, it will Be necessary now for him to get that card right away. Mr. Noble $>id in third Vardell, relieved on second on bid by Bro. Woods, of Drayton, putting the latter on bulletin. Bro. Lipmann, who was on at Ridgeland when it was cut off bid it in, when it was put on again. Bro. Moore, second Jacksonboro, went to Mag- nolia 15 days, while Bro. Hannaford was in “HN.” Mr. Wall, of this district, borrowed by the .Florence side, landed a job at Cheraw. We hope the climate there will agree with him, as he has been unable to work recently owing to bad health. We will have a called meeting shortly to ar- range a regular time and place of meetings, and every man who can possibly attend, is expected to be present. Our big-hearted chief, will favor us in any consistent way. Always be wide awake on the job, and in a position to show where you are and what is doing at all times, and explain anything which may arise. It will be noticed and appreciated by our su- periors. Div. Cor. Lakeland District — Floral City agency, assigned to W. D. Trunncll. relieving Relief Agent E. F. McAllister, who re- lieved Bro. A. A. Whittle. We trust Mr. Trun- nell will get an up-to-date now as he has promised. A. H. Stevens was relieved at Felicia by H. B. Roberts. Bro. R. O. Hood, after trying to get off at Dunnellon for several lyonths, has finally been relieved by Melbourne Macr, a new man. This is as good a job as there is on the district, and we had no competent man to bid on it which caused a new man to get it. Bro. Hood is now relieving Miss Maude N. Cox, clerk-telegrapher at Floral City. We are glad to have Bro. R. B. Griffin back with us again from the G. & F., at Willacoochct . Ga., as relief agent. He is now relieving Bro. M. H. Dickct, at Lakeland ticket office. Bro. W. R. Lott, of Trilby, gone to Georgia on account of the death of his father, was relieved by R. G. Burch, a new man. Second Trick Dispatcher Griffin, Lakeland, while visiting Savannah and other points in Georgia recently, was relieved by Bro. G. I. Bailey, extra dispatcher. Bro. J. E. Long, while on the sick list was re- lieved by Bro. R. W. Edwards, third Croom. Brothers, don’t forget to send in your dues. They are due now. Let’s not have any more de- linquents. Div. Cor., Cert. 1265. Gainesville District — Bro. L. H. Vrooman is now agent at Raiford, vice Bro. Andrews, resigned. Bro. Bronson resigned second Clearwater, re- lieved by Bro. N. McMasters. Our new Bro. Grimes, at Clearwater, is from L. & N. As soon as he landed at Pnlatka, Bro. Martin got his appli- cation before he went to wnrk. Thnt’s the wny we Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1439 all should do. Have the nons who come here sign up with the cash before they are put to work. Bro. J. M. Blow, from I. E. C., went to Reddick during the melon rush. Bro. Rushing made a trip down the east coast recently. Bro. Thornton, of Palatka, spent July 4th at his home in Jesup, Ga., with his wife and is now rejoicing over the arrival of a little daughter. Bro. C. P. Moore, second Palatka, who returned from the mountains in April, only worked one week when he was taken sick again and sent to the Hot Springs. We hope the trip will do him lots of good. Bro. J. H. Cook has not returned to Palatka yet. The mountains of Tennessee look too good to him to leave in the summer time. Owing to the shortage of telegraphers on this district the chief is calling on the L. C. most every day for men. We had the pleasure recently of meeting Bro. C. W. Cooper, of Dade City, one of the oldest telegraphers in the State, if not in the South. He has been telegraphing 42 years and a member of the O. R. T. since the grand old Order started. Div. Cor. Savannah District — I heard some comments recently that the news notes from this district were conspicuous by their absence, still none of the boys send any items to the L. C. for the correspondent. The items for the July issue reached St. Louis two days *too late for publication. Send them to the L. C. by the 20th of the month. We hope those of the boys who pledge their names to a list, circulated some months ago, to purchase a mill for the L. C. will remit to Bro. Crosby their pro rata of $1.20. I am informed that a practically new mill could have been pur- chased recently for $27.50, but owing to a lack of this amount it was missed. Bro. J. L. Fellers bid in Screven, Ga., agency, and Bro. H. H. Cason bid in second there. Bro. E. C. Strickland, assigned second McIn- tosh. • Bro. L. C. Lee, “CN” Jacksonville, has gone in business fpr himself. Bro. Cliff Clark, first trick dispatcher Savan- nah, has returned from the dispatcher’s convention in Los Angeles. We understand from Bro. Davis, Jesup, that Cliff is going into the real estate business. Bro. Webb Dyal is back at Offerman, after a visit to relatives in Florida. Bro. Sid Johnson is attending a business col- lege in Jacksonville. Bro. Jim Leigh has been elected mayor of Hil- liard, Fla., and Bro. “Happy” Smith, Mayor of Folkston, <* Bro. “Bepy” Best, is mixing with the nons around him regularly. This is bound to bring the desired result as “Bepy” is a good mixer, if he is a midget in size. Send your items to Bro. Hollahan, who will see they reach me, and you who have not already done so send your pro rata on the mill for him, as he needs one. Have you sent your half month’s increase as asked for by the general committee? Bro. Clements has accepted a place on the local board of adjustment. Bro. Barefoot, extra dispatcher, is relieving Bro. Cliff Clark on first, who is attending the train dispatchers' convention, in Los Angeles. Bro. Best, after trying the Southaven yard job, has returned to first South tower, which has been moved to Dale, where an interlocking plant has been installed. Bro. West, agent Ways, Ga., has accepted a position with the Central of Georgia, relieved by Bro. La Frage, and Bro. W. L. Wasdin has been assigned third Ways. Bro. F. J. Strickler, relieved Bro. Hollahan, while he attended the Baltimore convention. Every member should familiarise himself with the new contract and report to our chairman any violations which may occur, oftentimes through a misunderstanding, in order that he may rectify the cause. Bro. Jack Crosby, who aettd as chairman dur- ing Bro. Hollahan’s absence, recently became a benedict, and ^ immediately secured Auxiliary blanks for Mrs. Crosby, formerly Miss Long, of Jacksonville, who is now a full-fledged member. This is the right kind of a start. The happy couple have the good wishes of all the boys. Bro. L. D. Dyal is visiting relations in Florida. Bro. Butler, former chairman of this district, is now a member of the hardware firm of Butler & Jones, Callahan, Fla. We wish him success. It is to be regretted that more of the boys could not attend the recent meeting held in Waycross, owing to the train service, which pre- vented their return in time for duty. We learn that the meeting was a great success and hope they will occur more frequently. I. L. Cannon, who was going into the fish busi- ness this summer, is still at North tower, a posi- tion raised from $64.00 to $80.00 per month April 15th. One month’s increase would pay his card and insurance for a year. Our continued prosperity rests upon the efforts of the membership, and I trust each one will do his part towards a solid district. Snooky. Big Four Route. Indianapolis Division — It is hard for me while working a third trick to find out much. If you fellows would send me a little news from your part of the country we could have a write-up every month. A non on this division recently lost enough time on account of a little difference with one of the officials, in which he was not at fault, to pay his dues for ten years. A little protection would have come in pretty nice there, and such a thing is liable to happen to any of us at any time, so it is best to always have a card and be on the safe side. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1440 THe Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Ferree, third Belt Jet., was off several days, relieved by Mr. Gant. Bro. Mcldrum, second Chesterfield, who was laid up about three weeks from the effects of a motocycle accident, has fully recovered and is back at work. He was relieved by Mr. Wright. Bro. Newfarmer, second Muncie depot, has returned from a ten days’ vacation, and Bro. Kautzman, the third trick man, fished a few days. Bro. Flinn, second Hart, who relieved them, was relieved by Bro. E. C. Allison. “Bill” Mitchell, the heavy thinker, first Muncie, is on the “non-air” wagon again. All make it your business to find out what is the matter with him, and if he is broke give him some “Mail Pouch.” Bro. Roberts, first Winchester, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Lattin. Bro. Clegg is back on first “Z” after ten days* vacation. Bro. Martz, third “Z” office, taking a few days’ rest, is being relieved by Pete Stamm. Bro. Weekley. second Connor, on a trip down in the Virginias several weeks, was relieved by Mr. Pettyjohn, a new man. Bro. Blue, second Farmland, on two weeks’ vacation trip out West, was relieved by Bro. E. C. Allison. Mr. Stevens, second at Anderson depot, off indefinitely, relieved by Stamm and Stewart. Mr. McElroy, second trick dispatcher, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Mr. Pasho, and "Bud” Connelly is running trains on third trick on account of “Bill’ Heimsoth’s mother falling and injuring herself seriously. Now, “fellers,” don’t “fergit” to send all the items that you can. If you are not able to write, “MU” on the wire, or “Vance” on the phone and tell us about it. Let’s make it “No card, no favors,” and then maybe the old hold outs won’t find things so soft as usual. “Esculapius.” Cleveland Division — • Bro. McCartney, third Galion, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Sughrue. Bro. Dodds is on his new job at second Ashley, relieved by Bro. Sughrue. on second “RT” pending bids. Bro. Conklin, second Ridgeway, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Reamer, from second Harper, and he by Extra Sharrite. Bro. M. J. Knapp, second Larue, off sick, re- lieved by Extra Golden. Bro. Bill Elliott, first Ashley, off for a few weeks’ vacation through the East, relieved by Extra Griefenstine. Agent Guy Lavelle, St. James, off a few days, Bros. Collins and Clutter doubling, former relieved at Cardington by Bro. Pendergast, who later relieved Extra Henry on third Vernon, and Bro. Jim Hanley, . second Shelby, on vacation. Bro. McCartney, third “RT,” off a few days playing with the Elks’ minstrels at Seccaium Park, was relieved by Bro. Sughrue. Bro. T. W. Cook, third “DI,” off a few days sick. Mr. Gallagher, third St, James, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Fred Travis. Mr. Detwiler is on second Cardington pending bid. Bro. Carl Young, third “A” tower, off a week getting married, relieved by an Erie man. Bro. G. W. Fisher, agent Columbia, is off on vacation. Bro. H. H. Reynolds, former local chairman, is now on the B. & O., at Newark. M. F. Ilayes, until a few years ago C. T. D. at Galion, who went West to regain his health, is dead, and was buried at his old home at Crestline, Wednesday, July 16th. Superintendent Costin has been promoted to assistant general manager, and understand Mr. Hayes is to go to Cincinnati as superintendent of terminals, although there has been no notice of it yet. The meeting at Cleveland, Wednesday, July 9th, was a failure as far as numbers were con- cerned, but not in spirit. It seems the brothers are all asleep as far as looking out for their own welfare is concerned. If the meetings are not better attended we might as well give up the room, as it is no use to pay the big rent when no one comes. There are lots of brothers in and around Cleveland who could attend and not put themselves to any inconvenience. Try and see if you can’t do something to get a little interest stirred up and find out what the O. R. T. is doing and is going to do for you. Remember you are all a factor in the welfare of the Order, and your support means just that much more power behind the O. R. T. H. T. S. Clezeland-Indianapolis Dizdsion — Bro. Ponklin, second Ridgeway, off on account of an injured hand, is being relieved by Bro. Rieraar, second Harper, and he by Extra Sharitte. Agent Agosta on vacation. Bro. Dutton was re- lieved by W. P. Dick. Bro. Eberhard has taken second Rush, relieved on third there by Telegrapher Fawcett. Agent Ridgeway on vacation was relieved by Bro. Dutton, first Longville, who also relieved Agent Agosta on vacation. Bro Dutton was re- lieved by Telegrapher Golden, who will soon be a brother. We are now getting $2.00 pay For working only an eight-hour day We touch the keys and the wires click. The O. R. T. men are the ones who stick. When all get in line with an up-to-date card Our work then will not be so hard; The company won’t stand for any horseplay, But we can stand for a raise in pay. Come, boys, now all get in line. And you’ll always be relieved on time; Get a card like all the rest. And then you can stand the telegraph test. Bxo. Riemas. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1441 Cairo Division . North — Bro. “Hap” Lambdin. third Marshall, resigned and is working for {he Postal at Detroit, Mich. The boys are steadily leaving for better paying positions. Mr. Kerndl, first Dock, bid in the vacancy. N Mr. Ewan’s baby, recently very ill, has re- covered. We are contemplating holding day meetings at Paris, 111., for the benefit of the third trick men on the Cairo Division from about 1:00 to 3:30 p. m. to give the boys a chance to catch their trains back to work. There is not a third trick man on the division who could not attend and there should be a fine bunch out. All will receive notices in plenty of time as to dates, etc. We have a fine hall and want all to come, members and nons alike, as the first one will probably be an open meeting. It is the duty of the members to attend and the nons are welcome. We want them and they need us. Bros. Tingley and McConchie are making fre- quent trips to Terre Haute. We wonder why? Third Trick Dispatcher Stevens at Lyons has resigned, I hear. He will go to work as operator on the division soon. Mr. Hedrick, second trick operator in the dispatcher’s office, was promoted to fill the vacancy. “KX” is a fine fellow, and we all wish him success; the operators should give him all the assistance possible. Boys, don’t sleep on duty, it is a very bad practice, which we hope none of our members will be guilty of. Three good loyal members jumped into the field of matrimony this month. They are fine boys and we are sure their wives are justified in feel- ing proud of them. Congratulations. The regular meeting held at Paris this month was very successful, various subjects being dis- cussed. Bro. M. J. O’Neil was too busy to attend, as he is getting in his winter supply of feed for his cows. Cert. 556. Mattoon West — Bro. Aikman, who visited home folks around Litchfield, was relieved by Morgan, first Karl, relieved by Glasner. Bro. Thurston, third Witt, relieved a few nights by Mr. Connctt. Bro. Seiler, relieved by Wright, relieved Grif- fith while in the Alton hospital, and then went to second at Hillsboro, vice Syford. who bumped Benson, second Spring. Agent J. M. Carroll, one of the old pioneer agents of the “Big Four” at Bunker Hill, passed away there July 5th. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved family and his many friends. Agent Hudnall, formerly second Nokomis, bid in Bunker Hill agency. Bro. L. R. Martin gets third Hillsboro, and Mr. Kirkpatrick second Pana. Dispatcher Tompkinson, first east end “DI,” re- lieved Dispatcher Bonnell a few nights while off to St. Louis. Crimmins. second “DI,” on vaca- tion, was relieved by Montonye, and he by extra Vernon. Jimmy Link, first West End Division, made a flying trip to Litchfield recently*- Joe Fitz, third “DI,” was off several nights enjoying the sights at Cedar Park. Windser is back on first Spring after a trip to Hannibal, Quincy and Winchester. Bro. Chambers, first Cape, with his family, is taking a trip to Niagara Falls. Business continues good on the “Big Four” with but few reductions in forces. Let’s all help to keep the ball rolling. Many thanks to the boys sending in the items; keep the good work going. Ckrt. 90. Chicago Division, East — Bro. B. H. Lieland. first Clifty, off two weeks, was relieved by E. G. Dungan, from Q. and C. Bro. Wm. Thomas, first McCoy, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Starks, and Bro. R. H. Con- rad, third McCoy, by Bro. E. T. Howard, from B. & O. S. W. W. E. Little, third trick Manford, off a week, was relieved by E. R. Wise. Bro. R. F. Reistcr, recently assigned to Morris agency, is on the sick list. Sister M. L. Van Wedding, first Fairland, who has been off sick since June 1st, will be able to resume again. Bro. A. J. Hornung, local chairman, second Greensburg, was a recent Martinsville visitor. Bro. T. E. Dean, third Greensburg, can tell us why. Bro. VV. M. Williams, Shelby Street days, on the sick list* will soon be able to resume work. No items received from anyone this month. Please advise me of any changes etc., before the 20th. It will only require a moment for you to drop me a note which will enable us to have a good showing each month. Pay your dues promptly, don’t wait for the local chairman to write you about them, he has plenty of other work to look after. Cert. 34*, Div. Cor. Chicago Division, West — Greensburg, Ind., July 11, 1913. Bro. F. C. Bussert. Sheldon, 111., is appointed correspondent for the Chicago division west. All items from that territory should be sent to him by the 20th of the month. Signed. A. J. Hornung. Local Chairman. Maine Central R. R. Bro. Merrificld, third Danforth, landed third Bath; G. L. Rand, agent Detroit, bid ofT River- side agency; Bro. C. E. Ilackctt, Sebago Lake agency and Bro. J. M. Estes, agent Etna, landed Kitieo agency. F. E. Chapman assigned to Etna. Bro. Barrett relieved Mr. Gray, first Richmond, on vacation, and Mr. Ilarding relieved Bro. Lowe, agent Clinton, on vacation. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1442 The Railroad Telegrapher. Miss G. A. Brown, agent Harwards. was re- lieved on account of sickness by Mr. Russell. Bros. W. D. Fardy and J. E. Fardy. were off duty recently on account of the death of their s'ster* Cert. 400. San Antonio & Aransas Pass Ry. The live-stock rush is over and the melon rush is on in full swing. We don’t have much dull season down here. There are so many different kinds of tonnage to move, that there is almost a continuous rush of some kind on some part of the road. We all regret the departure of F. L. Lewis, who by many years of just treatment endeared himself to all of us; but we are glad to know that J. C. Reister, who has been with the road seventeen years, takes his place. He is well and favorably known by many of us. Let's all join in and help him win lots of honor by giving better service if possible than ever before. Let’s make the “S. A. P.” the greatest road in Texas. We are glad to see W. F. Berger and C. A- Maxwell promoted to assistant superintendent and chief dispatcher respectively. Mr. Berger is a fine gentleman and we predict great success for him. Mr. Maxwell has been a personal friend of the writer for years — we have railroaded together where all men had to “hit the ball,” and I have never heard of “Max” missing any kind of a curve yet. Get busy, boys, it’s our duty to sup- port such men as these and see that things are carried on as they should be. Bro. W. R. Edmunds, the genial agent of Alice, is on an extended furlough to New York for the summer, relieved by T. G. Bracken, relief agent. F. H. Gregory, the heavy weight at Alice depot, has returned from a pleasant visit to his people. If we all fit in our jobs like Gregory, we could get sleep at night with the assurance that no man could step in and show us more about them. Men like him are an asset to any company. C. C. Klumpp, agent Karnes City, assigned to Runge agency, relieved by H. R. Anderson, from Hallettsville, two good men well placed. Hallctts- ville third bid in by B. B. Skidmore third, and by B. L. Hale. The brothers “hale” from the Frisco and are welcome recruits. Sorry to have to chronicle the continued ill- ness of Bro. Dinsmore, of Cuero. Trust he may soon be back at his post of duty. Batchelor, the handsome young agent at Sweet- home, has returned from an enjoyable vacation. H. H. Hepler, extra, bid in a regular position in the superintendent’s office at San Antonio. Provost, of Waco, has again left us; we hope only temporarily, as there are few like “Frcnchie.” Adams, the popular agent at Mathis, tired of the agency grind and copped first Corpus Christi. That ought to seem like play to him. P. C. Sparks has left the big melon patch at Sandia, and is now agent for the Wells Fargo, at Kerrville. If he is like his brother, the route agent, the “S. A. P.” has lost a good man. There are still some old-time “misters” scat- tered along the line; the civil engineer has got their exact location and some one will soon visit them. Better pay up, boys, and save yourselves that visitor’s board bill. If the brothers don’t know where these “misters” are. ask us. Bro. J. G. Juvenal, agent Taft, has just re- turned from a two weeks* visit to relatives and friends. Juvenal is a “comer” himself and we predict a high place for him. Our general chair- man, Bro. A. H. Barnett, agent Gregory, is back at his desk after a season as refrigerator man Of course he made good. Too bad we don’t use ice all the year. Bro. E. B. Hill, the faithful, has just returned from the Congress of Telegraphers in Baltimore. He reports a good time and much good accom- plished. Bro. Holschalf, long-time agent at Runge, is now postmaster there, and that station is on bulletin. Bro. A. Pierce, away for some months on ac- count of sickness in his family, has returned to Shiner. Bro. Preston, who was sick for so long, is back at Moulton agency. He has got the speed and all he asks is his health. He is one of the very best agents on the “S. A. P.” Boys, I hope you have all paid up your dues, as the cotton will soon be moving and we will have little time then for anything else. Watch for me next month; will have some real “stuff” to tell you. Have got to go see “Jeff” now. Mutt. Fort Worth A Denver City Ry. It is now Bro. F. T. Wadsworth, third Claren- don, and Bro. Johnson, second “X.” and it will soon be Bros. O’Bryant, first Memphis; Spring- field, North Ft. Worth. The more the merrier. Bro. Grubbs relieved Bro. Durrett. third Hen- rietta, who takes third “WF.” Bro. Greenwood on a month’s vacation, was relieved by Bro. Harrill. and he by Bro. Harris. First Trick Dispatcher Huggins is spending his vacation in California. Mr. McClure is on first, and Mr. Swivel, second “WF,” both new men, and Mr. Baird, is on second Texline. Bro. Weaver was relieved while attending the Baltimore convention by Bro. Webb, and he by Mr. Springfield. Bro. Weaver reports a fine%trip and a fine meeting. Bro. Hines relieved Bro. Marsh, who goes with the Orient at Ft. Stockton. Our committee is promised a hearing now with the management as soon as business conditions will permit, and our best endorsement for better working conditions and pay is good service, but poor service is a handicap. Answer up promptly, boys, and give the best service possible. The few brothers in arrears for the special assessment should pay up at once, and not allow themselves to become delinquent. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1443 Bro. Mentzer is about the only contributor to the news items for this month, he sending in quite a newsy letter. If you understood how much each little item helps out. I am sure each brother would contribute his mite. We want to be rep- resented in the journal each month and that is the best way to get it. Bro. O. E. Phelps, first “X” Childress, relieved Bro. Gilley at the general offices Ft. Worth, on vacation, relieved by F. V. Mize, from Texline, and he by Bro. Baird, from Memphis, relieved by Mr. Bryant, a beginner. Mr. Johnson, from “CD” Passenger Station, is relieving Jack Mc- Dowell on “X” second. Chief Dispatcher Bodeen. on third and fourth districts, has gone to Wisconsin on vacation, re- lieved by Dispatcher Cfugh. who will be the next lucky man to get a breath of fresh air. Dis- patcher Clark contemplates a trip around the world in September, in order to get his young son accustomed to the noise of trains, so he won’t disturb papa’s slumbers during the day. Chief Yard Clerk Henry Cunningham and Timekeeper Samuel Mitchell are seeing the sights in Denver. Bro. Hain. at Texline (the cattle king), says he has more “mavericks” on his ranch than he can count, but a “shack” from up there says they are nothing but jack rabbits. We hope Jack McDowell at “X” will throw away his mask and line up. as the extra dis- patchers at “WF” are now with us. Dispatcher Wilson is on his vacation to the Pacific Coast, relieved by Dispatcher Brock, Mr. Pyle acting as second trick dispatcher. Bro. Hines to third at “WF.” Bro. Greenwood, second at Bowie, has returned from his vacation in Oklahoma, and Bro. Lee to third there. Bro. Harrill is attending school in North Carolina. Bro. O’Bryant, on second Estelline, Bro. Vin- yard on vacation. Bro. O'Bryant relieved by Mr. Craig. Chief Dispatcher Bodeen has returned from his vacation in Minnesota, relieved by Dispatcher Gugh. Dispatcher Clark was off a few days recently, accompanying his family to Ft. Worth. Mr. Fowler, second Texline, gone to a higher altitude on account of his health. Bro. Stroup. Ringgold, Texas, on sick list, re- lieved by Mr. Baird. We have had busy times in Childress and Quanah during the two meetings of the fair. Good races and a fine midway promenade. The fair closed in Quanah July 25th and opened at Vernon the following week. No notes from the Wichita Valley this month. General Chairman Mentzer, at Childress, se- cured five new members this month. He is out after one of the fine prizes offered by Bro. Quick. If you would put forth the effort, all of you could attain like results. As soon as the nons light, go right after them good and strong. Dues for the current period are coming in well. Keep it up, boys, and protect your insurance the best and cheapest ever. Don’t allow yourselves to become delinquent, as it costs you more to line up again. Do it now. That’s the only system. Our occupation is our stock in trade and our living, and the best way to protect it is to keep lined up iq the O. R. T., and line up everyone else you can That is what has put the O. R. T. where it is today, and keeping con- tinually at it, is what will keep it going forward. Don’t allow the dispatchers to call you any more than is necessary. Stay awake all night and you will find you can sleep days. I don’t suppose any brother had any news items with the exception of Bro. Mentzer, other- wise I would have received them. Fraternally, Cert. 43. Grand Trunk Western Ry. Pay your dues promptly brothers, as our com- mittee is now in Montreal working for our inter- est, and needs our support. Ask those who have no card to look in a mirror and notice whether they see a man there. H. J. Stroup is now agent at Rochester and F. S. Light, at Lakeland. Bro. Foster is now at Studcbaker nights. Bro. J. W. Case, our general secretary and treasurer, Ottcrburn, Mich., has been off duty considerably lately on account of the illness of his father, who is in the hospital at Flint. Bro. Geo. Wherret is the boy who gets them, he has several new members to his credit already. It is now Bro. N. L. Caston, of Butternut, Mich. Welcome brother. You members up on the west see that the boys there are fixed out pay day. The G. T. boys in Indiana ayd Michigan both receive their pay twice a month now. Two chances a month now, brothers, to get after the nons. The wires have been taken out of most of the offices since the phone as been installed to make a through telegraph line. This makes us a little short on wires. New rail is being laid from Capac to Port Huron, and the coVnpany has ordered 125 new engines, mostly Mikados. Bro. Flowers, second Emmett, has a new Ford car. Bro. Clark, third Belsay, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Neely, of the M. C., now reliev- ing Bro. Smith, agent Attica, on vacation. We hope the vote to consolidate Divisions 1 and 148, with Bro. Eddy as a salaried general chair- man will carry, as it will be a very good thing. The boys at Bclvicw arc having a “hot time” in that old box car there since the depot burned. The company has not yet started the new one. Perry was vcjy nearly destroyed by fire on July 6th, started by sparks from an engine. The depot was saved. Dispatchers Dunn and Cornell, on vacation, were relieved by Kay and Fisher. The office of signal supervisor has been abol- ished and X. E. Baker appointed supervisor of signals on western lines with headquarters at Bat tie Creek. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1444 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. J. Alexander, second Davison, is now the happy guy, “Listen to the Wedding Bells.” Send in the news, boys. One item from each of you will guarantee a good write-up. Thanks to those who are helping, we can assure you it is appreciated. “E Pluribus Unum” which is on our silver dol- lar, would not be a bad motto for you to follow. Have you considered it? if not, please do so. Stub. Delaware A Hudson Ry. The vote on the proposition of raising the dues from $4.00 each six months to $6.00 was carried with but three dissenting votes on the system, \«Jiich shows that the membership in general thoroughly understand the situation and are in full accord with the efforts of the committee to get the division up to its highest efficiency. The members should now pay their dues promptly, thus making the work of the secretary less arduous and enable us to pay what we owe. The committeemen have only been paid about half the amount due them for their work, but with the new rate of dues, and the gain we arc getting in membership, this will be all cleaned up in a few months without calling of assessments. If every member pays promptly and assists in thoroughly organizing the road the cost to each member will be less. You do not need to make any apologies for asking a man if he belongs, you are right and he is wrong; he is grafting if he works on the system and under the schedule you’ve paid for and is not contributing his part; you are being forced, by his remaining a non, to pay for your- self and for him too; your dues would be less if every man on the road was paying his fair part; every man working on a job covered by the schedule is now better able to pay for member- ship than ever before because the O. R. T. has secured increases in pay and better conditions for him. On the R. & W. Branch there is an agent whose pay is now $10.00 a month more than when I came here as chairman. lie has just arranged to take his vacation, under rule No. 11 of the O. R, T. schedule; worth something like $30.00 each year to him and still he claims the O. R. T. has not done anything for him. The non also avails himself of the seniority and adver- tising of jobs, which the O. R. T. established and maintains with your money. Everything that you enjoy on this road that the nun on unorganized roads do “hot have, was secured by our Order, including the passes. Write your chairman for a list of the lions on your division. It will show you the nun who owe you something. Although they nrtiy attempt to repudiate the detit, ihey owe it and they know it. Denying that you owe a debt does not estab- lish the fact that you do not owe it. When you have something some one else lias paid for, which you have not paid him for, prows that you owe him morally at least for that something. Who ever heard of a non refusing to accept any of the provisions of the schedule? Who has not heard of his refusal to pay his part? The excuses advanced by nons remind me of the old darkey preacher who said: “My brethren, I’m here this morning to explain the unexplain- able, to define the undefinable and, with the help of God, to unscrew the unscrutable.” This undertaking of the reverend gentleman was a trifle easy compared With the job the non has on the D. & H., of explaining why he persistently remains one. I can almost quote their excuses from memory when given the name of the sub- ject. Seriously, though, you should each do your utmost to get them in; we need them and they need us; the trend of sentiment in relation to advances for railroad labor finds us in an unen- viable position. Were we properly and fairly paid at this time it would be different, but through the fault of no agency except our own thoughtless- ness and inactivity, we have fallen behind in the race, and today we receive for our labor some- thing like 60 per cent of its economic value (this applicable to the craft generally, and specifically on the Delaware & Hudson, about 80 per cent only of what the same labor is worth on other roads less prosperous than ours.) A flat increase of 25 per cent right now would not place us in our rightful position in the procession. Just take thought for a minute of your own finances. It in a fact that working men (there is a wide distinction between “wages” and “salary” — telegraphers and agents work for wages, not sal- ary) may reasonably expect to sell their labor, during the years they can labor, for a wage suf- ficient to pay the debt they owe their parents who maintained them from birth to the time when they could work, to support themselves and care for a family until the family can care for them- selves and their parents until they pass on; this we can not avoid because if we do not bring up a family we still have to provide for ourselves from the time when wc cease work, because of old age until we die, and, if we fail to so sell our labor we become public charges or a burden on ethers. Now, can you, on the wages you a^c getting, figure that you arc carrying this out properly? Your lalor is worth just that and no more, and a piece of paper and a pencil will easily prove to you where you stand on it. The engineers and firemen, who receive more money than do wc, were given increases recently by the arbitrators working under the law, because it was shown that their labor was worth more and that it was necessary that they have more if they were to keep pace with the increasing cost of liv- ing. The conductors and trainmen are to arbitrate, under the law. their contention that in this tcr- litory of arduous service and extremely heavy traffic it is worth just as much to run a train a mile as it is in the West or South, where service conditions are easier, and the thought comes to me that we, also, could very well defend the contention that it was w'orth as much to work *n Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1445 day in this territory as in the West or South, and even a casual perusal of the rates of pay obtaining there will show that we occupy about the same position as the conductors and trainmen in this respect; with the lone exception that we are not so well organized, and therefore not in a position to play the game as they do. Don’t run away with the thought that your offi- cers or committeemen are at fault for this con- dition; you personally and individually, as well as collectively, are solely and wholly to blame for this. When the time comes that you feel the necessity for doing something yourselves among the non members, and when you begin to realize that your fashion of leaving this most important of all duties you owe yourselves and your families to the committeemen is out of date and that you’ve got to get out and do your part, then things will begin to go better and the O. R. T. will force itself up to a position in the labor world where it can do for you as much as any organization ever did for any class of men. As I've said before, the O. R. T. is not some mysterious thing that comes around periodically and raises pay and betters conditions through some power inherent in itself, but it is simply the demand of the men of a class, in concrete form, for proper considera- tion of their value, as laborers. Pay what you owe, see that those- you meet who are employed on the road in our department are doing the same (don’t meet them if they are not, you know the non member owes his dues and assessments, if he is working under the con- tract. just as much as you do); get the nons in and keep them and help us to get ready for a revision of the contract, at the proper time, that will make it worth while to work on the D. & H. Your committeemen are working all the time toward this end; just try how it would seem to push a little with them and help do the job up r*8bt. Yours fraternally, G. A. Johnson, Gen. Chairman. Virginian Ry. First and Second Division — We have some old heads over here, wise enough to accept any benefits secured for them through the O. R. T., in our schedule, but not wise enough to get an up-to-date. Brothers, get after the new men and explain to them what the O. R. T. is and what is means for future betterments to carry a card. You who are work- ing with or next to them should attend to this at once and not expect your local chairman to do all this work. His position is not a salaried one, and he has his other duties to attend as well as you. The only things these nons seem to be interested in are the bids for better positions that pay and look better than the one they now hold. The seniority list recently gotten out shows that two or three of the oldest men employed in this division are nons and they were among the first to ask for their fifteen days’ vacation, which was secured for them through the O. R. T., beside a nice increase and working conditions. It is time we were waking up and seeing that they invest some of that increase in an O. R. T. card, so our committee will be able to get another next time. Some of us seem to have forgotten our motto, “No card, no favors,” and have been as- sisting the nons the same as a brother. When- ever you can do so without detriment to the com- pany’s business you should ignore their wishes and you would soon see the good effect it would have. Brothers, answer your wire and phone promptly and show the company that the man who carries an O. R. T. card is the best after all. Let us all get just as enthusiastic over the or- ganization work as we were before our committee secured a schedule for us — our battle has just begun. Every member ascertain from the new men as soon as they land if they have a card and advise the local chairman on his division as to their standing. We have been too easygoing since securing our schedule. Don’t wait for some one else to do that which you desire to see accom- plished, but begin and do your own part. Then your confidence in yourself and in the organiza- tion will increase and we will soon reach the 100 per cent mark. This year we pay out $8.00 for our cards and get $96.00 in return, and for the small sum of $7.20 more, get $1,000 life insurance for the protection of our families. If any brother or non will show me a better investment for that $8.00 and $7.20 respectively, I will pay their dues for a year. Let’s hear from the brethren in regard to the meetings proposed some time ago; nothing creates more interest than well attended meetings. Brothers, don’t forget your obligation by allow- ing students around or in your offices. Better handle your express and baggage, and carry the mail pouch to and from the post office as long as you live, than to be guilty of this. Devote all the time you can helping us to land the few re- maining nons, and our committee will then be able to take these burdens off your shoulders. Mr. Gettle, relieving the dispatchers, was re- lieved by Bro. Strickland, third Sewalls Pt.. and he by ^r. Barbee, later resigned and Brakeman Etheridge. Brakeman pressed in service few days owing to the scarcity of telegraphers. Bro. Hall, third Sebrell, was relieved a short while by Bro. Forkner, extra. Bro. Powers, third Carolina, taking his fifteen (lays, relieved by Bro. Forkner. Bro. Shelton, agent-operator at South Branch, was on sick list a few days and Car Inspector Low did the billing until Bro. Shelton was able to resume duty. Boys, please send me all tiie items you can hv the 20th of each month from any source so I can get them to St. Louis before the 28th. Div. Co*. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1446 The Railroad Telegrapher. Virginian Railway Notes — We still have a few nons, but they are coming in fast. . It is now Bro. Roush, and no doubt Mrs. Roush will also soon be with us. as they have the farm in Oklahoma about paid for. Sisters and brothers, remember, “No card,, no favors.” Bro. L. L. Abbott is relieving Mrs. Hardy, third Page, who is relieving Bro. Farensworth on first there, on vacation, and Bro. Wilcox is relieving Mr. Rutherford, agent Pax, on vaca- tion. Bro. Wells is relieving Bro. C. J. Ross, third Pemberton, relieving Bro. Parrish, second at Taft. Bro. C. W. Riddick was assigned to third Herndon, Mr. Long is on second Bishops, pend- ing bids. Bro. Spradling, second Clarks Gap. is off on account of sickness, Mr. Tylor, relieving. Bro. Williams, second Whitethorne, is being relieved by Mr. Tilford. The Little Doctok. Peoria-Pekin O. R. T. Club. We held our regular meeting in the “Gold Room” of the Jefferson Hotel, Peoria, Sunday, July 6th, at 1:30 p. m., with about thirty-five members present, including Bro. C. I. Turner, general chairman L. E. & W., Division 120, of Ambia, Ind., who delivered a very interesting address and took out a membership card. Bro. Carder, Division 130, and Bro. Edwards, Division 126, also gave very interesting talks, as well as several other brothers, all of which were very much appreciated by us. On motion by Bro. Wilson, seconded by Bro. Edwards, it was unanimously agreed “That the date of meeting at Peoria be changed to the sec- ond Sunday of the month, instead of the first.” This was done in order to give more of the brothers who have monthly reports to make out a chance to clean up, and feel more at freedom to attend the meeting. The meeting then ad- journed to meet in Pekin on July 24th, but on arrival of the brothers there on the P. R. T., It was decided not to hold the meeting on account of the .sad accident to Conductor Greenwald, of the “Big Four,” which resulted in instant death. Although no meeting being held, we had the pleasure of meeting several of the brothers and securing two members. Remember, that our meetings, in the future, will be held in the “Gold Room” of Jefferson Hotel, Peoria, the second Sunday of each month, and as a member of the O. R. T., we bid you meet with us. and help boost the P-P-O-R-T Club. Thos. Phippens, Secy. & Treas. Topeka O. R. T. Club. The meeting on July 13th, an exceptionally good one in every respect, was called to order at 8:45 p. m., with President Stover in the chair, who opened with a stirring address, which was keenly enjoyed. Bros. Quick, Newman and Max- well sent regrets for their inability to attend, but promised to meet with. us in the near future. General Chairman Bro. Brown made an elo- quent address dealing with the present schedule negotiations on the Rock Island Lines. His ad- dress was exceedingly interesting and most thor- oughly enjoyed. He was followed by Bros. Pyle, Edwards, Allen, Bonecutter, Woolsey Smith, Ford and Powell, .all of whom made interesting talks, showing that we have a bunch of “Live Ones.” Bro. Brown wanted to take exception to our minutes because we had him recorded as making several (45-minute) talks, but the meeting was unanimous that he take the floor whenever pos- sible and that “All” of his talks are appreciated to the fullest extent. Mr. Brown’s talks at these meetings are certainly instructive and we wish it was possible for more of the men along the line to be present and hear them. The boys who attend these meetings learn more in one evening than they would learn by stay- ing at home for a year, and we hope that in the future more of them can come to our meetings. The next meeting will be held at the Throop Hotel, Topeka, August 10th, when we hope for a large attendance. Try and interest the brother next to you in these meetings and let’s have a record attendance hereafter. Secretaxy. Des Moines O. R. T. Club. We held our twelfth regular meeting at the Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, July 20th, with the largest attendance ever present at any of our meetings, there being forty-five present at the afternoon session, and nineteen at the evening meeting. Those present were: S. S. Price, M. R. Davis, B. U. Borgers. S. Reed, M. J. Collins. J. L. Davis, J. Beding. C. L. Jefferies and R. C. Hus- ton, Des Moines; Thos. Hayett, Granger; Ed. Derrickson, Cedar Rapids; G. E. Soyster, Chicago; J. W. Edwards, Kansas City; E. C. Rbods and A. H. Hottle, Slater; O. W. Nelson. Adel; Jno. Kugej, Waukec; G. A. Logan. Buckeye; C. D. White, and F. A. Forche, Oskaloosa; P. H. Zenor, Luther; W. P. Cregor, Monroe; M. Matu- sick, Evans; G. W. Perkins, Grand Jet.; R. C- Allen, Sully; Geo. D. Johnson, Dana; John Mil- ler, Paton; E. M. Harrington. Nevada; H. Mar- tin, Carnforth; O. A. Olson. Story City; H. M. Christison, Walcott; H. Swallow, Booneville; N. S. Wilson, Van Meter; J. P. Martinson, Dallas Center; A. D. Martin, Iowa City; C. C. Burgess, Desoto; Chas. F. Renn, Ottumwa; L. E. Jefferies, Jefferson; Carl Osborn, Lytton; W. A. Freeburn, Van Meter; J. S. Freeburn and W* M. Barber, Altoona, and R. S. Sheply, Colfax. No meetings will be held during August, on ac- count of the State fair, and the absence of sev- eral officials. Notices of the next regular meeting will be sent ten days ahead. S. S. Price, S. and T. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1447 Omaha Railroad Telegraphers’ Club. Vacations seem to be the order of the day. A few of the "old stand patters" missed the July meeting, but the majority of the boys are away fishing and otherwise enjoying life near the old home. Bro. J. J. Harty, of the I. C.. has returned from an enjoyable trip through the Southwest. Although bothered somewhat by "chiggers" in Oklahoma, Galveston made up for it. Bro. Kaley, of the M. P., has returned from his “honeymoon" trip among the snow-capped peaks mountains of Colorado. While wearing an over- coat, he thought of his brothers toiling in the heat. The thermometer in Omaha registered close to 100 degrees several days while he was away. Don seems to have been benefited by his trip. Bro. E. H. McConaha. also of the M. P., returned July 15th, from his trip down in Old Arkansas, and surprised us all by bringing his wife back with him. Congratulations, Bro. For- cade, of the "MP” South Omaha, is on a trip to the old homestead in Missouri, relieved by Bro. O’Brien. Bro. Meeker, of the Wabash, made a trip re- cently to Maryville, Mo. The C. & N. W. is advertising in the Omaha papers for competent railroad telegraphers. Evi- dently good men are scarce. The meetings for July and August, as stated in July issue, were cancelled on account of the hot weather, a large number of the members being away on vacation during these two months. Re- member the date of our next meeting. Monday, September 22d. We expect a large crowd. Bro. Burnite, in charge of the orchestra, is arranging a musical program. City members turn out and put new life into the club. Support it morally as well as financially. All of the meetings are held dt The Paxton Hotel, and all O. R. T. mem- bers are welcome. Every one employed on lines entering Omaha within a reasonable distance should hold a card in this club. The dues are only fifty cents the half year. Any telegrapher in good standing in the O. R. T. is entitled to membership in this club. "The Sceibe." Digitized by C,ooQle

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GRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 132 is due July 1, 1913. Time for payment expires August 31, 1913. On $ 300 00 (Series A) On 500 00 (Series B) On 1,000 00 (Series C) AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. . . $2 40 per year . . 3 60 per year. . . 7 20 per year BENEFITS PAID DURING JULY, 1913.' Claim No. 1458. 1459. 1460. 1463. 1464. 1465. 1466. 1467. 1468: 1469. 1470. 1471. Name. Cert. Win. F\ Hughes Edward L. Ditto. . . . Roland G. O’Connor Walter Wrenn Ball . . Cause. Div. No. Series. Amt. Cerebral Tumor 42. .30940. .A. . $ 300 00 Tuberculosis 14. .19328. .B. . 500 00 Pneumonia 1. .36846.. C.. 1,000 00 Pulmonary Tuberculosis. . . . 134 . 33704.. C.. 1,000 00 Pulmonary Abscess 45. .29086. .C. . 1,000 00 Gunshot Wound 134. .24980. .B. . 500 00 . Shock following Operation on Blad- der and Prostate Gland. ...Grand. .12064. .A.. * 300 00 . Pulmonary Hemorrhage. . . . 97. .38044. .A. . 300 00 Pulmonary Tuberculosis. . . . 2.. 16041.. C.. 1,000 00 .Tuberculosis of Throat 40.. 5764.. C.. 1,000 00 .Sarcoma Mediasturum 54. .33999. .C. . 1,000 00 . Pneumonia . .Grand. .11415. . C. . 1,000 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to June 30, 1913 Received on Assessment Account July, 1913 Disbursements. $1,285,579 97 26,376 64 $1,311,956 61 Death Claims paid to June 30, 1913 $ 893,181 47 Death Claims paid in July 8,900 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1,742 36 Assessments transferred to dues 261 68 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund July 31, 1913 407,871 10 $1,311,956 61 I.. \Y. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by QjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1449 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis. Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Flat “B,” 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President Suite 20, Hampton Mansions, Winchester St., Toronto. Ont. E. J. MANION L. W. QUICK. . .Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President St. Louis, Mo. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert Ave.. Price Hill. Cincinnati, Ohio. . . . Fifth Vice-President St. Louis, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman. Troutville. Va. A. O. Sinks, 363 E. 12th st., South, Portland. Ore. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Toslin, Box 266, Centerdale, R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to W. N. Gates, Advertising Manager. Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory: H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. A. Parent, Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry.. Casselman, Ont.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman. Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw. Gen’l S. & T.. London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO.— Meets 1st and 3d Mon- days each month at 8 p. m.. Small Hall, south side, 3d floor. Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis. Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinncy, S. & T., 4107 Hartford st.. St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 227 West Cen- tral ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gcn’l S. & T.. 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers. Gen’l Chairman, De Rid- der, La.;'L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6— -Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gcn’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gcn’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Geifl S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman Nebraska Division. Eg- bert, Wyo.; C. J. Horiskey, Local Chairman Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box 11, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific .Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson. Gen’l Chairman, Box 205, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T.. Kenora. Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. II. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. G. M. Currie/ Local Chairman, Cold Springs, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April. June, August. October and December at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o'clock p. m., at Rochester. N. Y., 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November, at 10 o’clock a. in., and 8 o’clock p. m.. at 148 No. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. R. A. Campbell, Local Chairman, Rochester Division, Hart Lot. N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chair- man Signalmen. Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim. Local Chairman Station Dept., Western Division, Chili Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 I*, tn., at 510 State st., over Fagan’s real estate Digitized by CiOOQle

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1450 The Railroad Telegrapher. office, Schenectady, N. Y.» and on the first Tuesday in the month at Utica, N. Y.. in Ar- canum Temple Hall on Devereaux st.,- at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch. Local Chairman Signalmen, 962 State st., Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman *Stationmeq. 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Divi- sion— Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock, Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave., Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chair- man, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek Dis- trict— Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis. Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Terminal — Meets 2d Monday at 8 p. m. and 4th Wednesday at 9:30 a. m., each month at Twefth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave.. cor. East 125th st., New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand * Central Terminal, 115 S. High st., Mt. Ver- non, N. Y. J. E. Jagger, Local Chairman of Electric Division, Montrose. N. Y. J. M. Moss, Assistant Local Chairman. 99 Ash Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regular meetings will be held at North Tonawanda, X. Y., on the first Tuesday evening in January, March, May, July. September and November, and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and December. Special meetings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. J. T. Farrell, Local Chairman, 141 O’Connell ave., Buffalo. N. Y. Putnam Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutclle, Local Chairman, Chauncey, N. Y. Xo. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind. ; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind.* No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair, man. C. E. Layman. Gen’l Chairman, Trout- villc, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday of each month at* 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gcn’l S. & T., Box 903. Welland, Ont. Xo. 17— Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gcn’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale. Gen’l S. & T., Xewficld, X. J.; Baltimore Division. T. E. Fid- ler. Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Division meets 3d Friday each month, Huntingdon Ilall, Baltimore, Md. Maryland Division, W. M. Skinner, Local Chairman, 115 S. Potomac st., Baltimore, Md. Meets at call of Chairman. Delaware Div., T. W. Truitt. Local Chairman. Middl ctown, Del. Meets at call of Chairman. Philadelphia Terminal, G. H. Bogart. Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. J. & S.. G. E. Xightingale, Local Chairman, Ncwfield. N. J. Meets jointly with the Trenton Division, 4th Thursday of each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building. Camden. N. J. Trenton Divi- sion, J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman. French- town, N. J. Meets jointly with the W. J. & S- Division, 4th Thursday each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Philadelphia Division, C. S. Mielchor, Local Chair- man, 531 Curtin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Middle Division, A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Pittsburg Division. J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Conemaugh Division, Martin Stephens. Local Chairman, 122 Whitfield st., Pittsburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Monongahela Division, G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, West Elizabeth, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Allegheny Division, O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Foxburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Buffalo Division, Burt Sutton, Local Chairman, Franklinville, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Elmira Division, C. R. Elliott, Local Chairman, 640 Water st., Elmira, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Renovo Division, J. F. Mann, Local Chairman, Wilcox, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Williamsport and Susquehanna Division, A. C. Grieb, Nisbct, Pa., Local Chairman. Meets at call of Chairman. Sunbury Division, G. C. Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Xo. 18 — Division covers the New York. Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meetings 1st Dis- trict at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st, cor. of Washington st., every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meeting 4th District in' I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday of each month. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st.. Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T.. Knox, Ind. Xo. 20 — Division covers theoNew York, Ontario & Western Railway System.- Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F. Cullinan, Gcn’l Chair- man, 2 Albert st., Middletown, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen'l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division, P. O. Box 183, South Fallsburg, N. Y. ; W. J. Haley, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Division, 31 Smith st., Middletown, N. Y.; G. W. Merwin, Ass’t Local Chairman, P. J. & M. Branches, High Falls, N. Y. ; P. J. Boland, Local Chairman Scranton Division, 160 Dundaff st., Carbomlale, Pa.; F. L. Spratt, Ass’t Local Chairman Scranton Division, Poyntelle, Pa.; J. R. Hadley, Local Chairman Northern Divi- sion, 24 Seneca st., Oneida, N. Y.; P. J. Lof- tus. Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Division, Morrisville, X. Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1451 No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. E. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3. Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen’l S. & T„ Piqua. Ohio. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma-Eastern R. R., and Rochelle & Southern Ry. System. District meetings held subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 403 Drexel Bank Bldg., Chicago, 111.; C. H. Burn worth, Ingomar, Mont.. Ass’t General Chairman Puget Sound Lines; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. & T., Box 237, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chair- man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex.; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex. J. J. Burns, Assistant Local Chairman and Division Corre- spondent, Box 133, Spring, Tex. Chas. C. Webner, Local Chairman Ft. Worth Division, Mart. Texas. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month. 9 p. m., Grand Union Hotel. New York City. W. A. Fuller, Chief Tel., 478 West 145th st.. New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 116 Willett st., Jamaica, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of eacl* month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st.. Water- bury. Conn.; G. Fs McCormack, S. & T., 95 Main st.. West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gcn’l Chairman, Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee M. P. Ry.. Holden, Mo.; J. E. Lewis. Member General Committee, Tal- lulah, La.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T.. Room 401, Star Building. St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield. Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Gen’l Chairman, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore. Md.; C. B. Rawlins, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Division — Meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. depot, Wilmington, Del., third Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November, at 8 p. m.r and meets in the hall at Cowenton, Md., on third Wednesday evenings in February. April, June, August, October and December, at 8 p. m.. thus alternating between Wilmington, Del., and Cowenton, Md., every other meeting. F. F. Sullivan, Local Chairman, Van Bibber, Md., Western District of the Baltimore Division. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. W. Q. Stouffer, Local Chair- man, Point of Rocks, Md. Eastern District of the Baltimore Division. — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. D. J. McGrath. Local Chairman, 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore. Md. “GO” General Office, Baltimore. Meets subject to call of the Local Chairman. C. B. Pierce. Local Chairman, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore. Md. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts — Meets 4th Thursday night of each month at 8 p. m., and 10 a. m., 4th Thursday in June, August, October, December, 1913; February, April, etc., 1914, at 417 Wood st., third floor, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman Eastern District Pittsburg Divi- sion, 810 Bay Ridge ave., Brookline, Pittsburg, Pa.; E. J. Olwell, Local Chairman Western District of the Pittsburg Division, 120 Charles st., Knoxville, Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. Cleveland Division — Meets third Friday of each month in Snyder’s Hall, Exchange st., Massillon, Ohio. G. H. McCoy, Local Chair- man 1716 Wooster st., Massillon, Ohio. Chicago Division — Meets third Wednesday night of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Defiance, Ohio. T. J. Eiler, Local Chairman Eastern District; G. H. Harer, Local Chairman Western Dis- trict, Milford, Ind. Newark Division, including all its subdivisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the third Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the afternoon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting in December. J. P. Welsh, Local Chairman Eastern District of the New- ark Division, R. F. D. No. 3, Box 17, Barnes- ville, Ohio. J. F. Iden, Local Chairman of the Western District of the Newark Division, 541 Maple ave.. Newark, Ohio. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chair- man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Rittenhouse, Gcn’l S. & T., Sidell, 111. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1452 The Railroad Telegrapher. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Mont- gomery ave., Providence, R. I.; \V. J. Smith, S. & T., South Swansea, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg/ Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gcn’l S. & T., P. O. Box 659, St. Louis, Mo. \ No. o/t NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. Theodore A. Reif, Chief Tel., 9 Abendrolh place, Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1321 Hoe ave., New York, N. Y.; T. O. Tiger, Local Chairman, 907 Main st., Stam- ford, Conn. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7:30 p. m.. 373^2 Main -st., Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vinton st., Springfield, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskcgon Division holds regu- lar monthly meetings in Eagle’s Hall. Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knister. Gcn’l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont.; W. R. Adair, Gen'l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave.. Detroit. Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio Indiana Lines. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gcn’l S. & T., Barboursville, W. Va.; C. D. McGehee, Chairman, Piedmont and Pen- insula Districts, 2803 E. Clay st.. Richmond, Va. ; L. G. JVhite,' Chairman Rivanna District, Scottsville, Va.; H. S. Shuey, Chairman Moun- tain District. Craigsville, Va. ; F. L. Fletcher, Chairman James River District, Eagle Rock, Va.; J. J. Holt, Chairman Allegheny and Green- brier Districts, Covington, Va.; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman New River District, Prince, W. Va. ; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Huntington Division. Barboursville, W. Va.; H. O. Irwin, Chairman Lexington and Big Sandy Districts, 416 E. Car- ter ave., Ashland, Ky. ; G. F. Willis, Chairman Cincinnati District, Greenup, Ky.; E. W. John- son, Chairman Cheasapeake & Ohio of Indiana, Converse, Ind. Regular meetings arc held at Richmond, Va., in Fraternity Hall. 215 VV. Broad st., on the 4th Thursday night each month; at Clifton Forge, Va., in I. O. O. F. Hall, on the 4th Saturday night and at Hinton. W. Va., in the Big Four Building, on the 3d Thursday night of each month. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS. — Mats 2d Saturday night each month. Engineers’ Hall. 164 Canal st., Boston. Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave., West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath. S. & T., 614 Main st., Win- chester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren. Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines — Regular meeting 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m.. Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Husted, Gen’l Chairman, Richwood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., Deposit. N. Y. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Munsey, ‘Gcn’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y. ; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y. ; E. H. Decker. Ass’t Gen’l Chair- man, No. 17 Sheridan ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer. S. & T.. 13 Cooper st.. Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, Chairman Towermen, 13 Cooper st.. Brooklyn, N. Y. ; A. Filby, Chair- man Agents, 1055 East 34th st.. Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. S. Leahy, Chairman Telegraphers, 4 Randall ave.. Corona, N. Y. No. 45, WOODS VILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Sat- urday of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. Geo. A.. Hamilton. Chief Tel., Wells River, Vermont; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T.f Wells River. Vermont. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. II. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman. East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis. Gen’l S. & T., Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. R T. Hall, Macon, Ga.. subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta. Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man. Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon. Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at Lafayette, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman. J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25, Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- man. M. J. Newberry, Hollins, Ala.; F. S. Bas- kerville, Local Chairman Macon Terminals, Macon, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. I. S. Hall. Charlottetown, P. E. I. J. A. Kelly, Chief Tel.. Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets sub- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1453 ject to call of Chairman. G. H. Simmermon, Gen’l Chairman, Flat Rock, Mich.; J. S. Kneis- ley, Gen'l S. & T., Quincy, Ohio. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway Systrtn. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville. Colo.; F. VV. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton. Local Chairman Second Division, 112 E. 11th st.. Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Divi- sion, Hotchkiss, Colo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; W. E. Hopkins. Local Chairman. Utah Lines, 421 First" ave., East Waterloo, Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Pueblo, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. J\ N. Williams, Gen’l Chairman, Oakmont, Pa., W. B. Risley. Gen’l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening of each month at 7:45 p. m.. 417 Wood st., 3d -floor, Pittsburg, Pa. J. G. Rothrock, Chief Tel., 3032 Bergman st., Sheri- dan, Pa.; H. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Su- burban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer. 108 Fremont st., Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen'l Chairman, San Carlos, Cal.; D. W\ Koppikus, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes. Gen’l S. & T., 1009 E. 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburjj Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. T. Baltzer, G. S. & T.. P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk. Ohio; B. E. Miller, Local Chairman, W. & L. E. Telegraph Office, Navarre, Ohio; H. K. Bell, Local Chairman. Bolivar, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chairman. W. P. Ry. & W. S. B. R. R., Mingo Junction. Ohio. No. 56— Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga.; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S. & T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston & Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 p. m., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st., Dallas, Tex.; A. E. Laisure, Gen’l Chairman, Corsicana, Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gen’l S. & T., Rice. Tex. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama and Virginia & Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman. 122 Tate st.. Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 2 23 Ninth st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. Local Chairmen: J. W. Burgess, Washington Divi- sion, Charlottesville, Vai; R. W. Duncan, Dan- ville Division, Pelham, N. C.; meets J. O. U. A. M. Hall. Greensboro. N. C.; 4th Saturday night; S. A. Davis, Richmond Division, South Boston, Va. ; W. N. Thornton, Norfolk Divi- sion, Courtland, Va. ; W. R. Little, Asheville Division, Barber, N. C.; W. E. Jones, Winston- Salem Division, Cooleemee. N. C.; R. B. Gib- son, Murphy Divison, Murphy, N. C.; W. H. Holmes. Charlotte Division (North), Lowell, N. C.; O. R. Doyle, Charlotte Division (South), Calhoun, S. C. ; E. B. Chitty, Columbia and Spartanburg Divisions, 1219 Richland st., Co- lumbia, S. C.; E. E. Cauthen, Charleston Divi- sion, Summerville, S. C. ; H. L. Allen, Atlanta, Division, Route No. 3, Atlanta, Ga.; J. C. Brown, Columbus Division, Yatesville, Ga. ; R. A. Kipp, Northern Alabama Ry. and Birming- ham Division, 2500 31st st., Birmingham, Ala.; T. W. Cox. Mobile Division, Marvel, Ala.; R. F. Atchley, Memphis Division, Barton, Ala.; W. H. Cord. Knoxville Division, Charleston, Tenn.; meets third Saturday night, 8 p. m., K. P. Hall, Knoxville. Tenn.; C. .B. Gray, Coster Division. 211 Walnut st., Knoxville, Tenn.; meets with Knoxville Division; C. F. Smith, Virginia & Southwestern Ry., Mendota, Va. ; C. L. Watson, Louisville Division, Veech- dalc, Ky.; L. E. Crandall. St. Louis Division, Chrisney, Ind. No. 60, WASHINGTON, D. C— Meets first Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m., in Build- ing Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. E. E. Bailey. Chief Tel., Rockville, Md.; \V. J. Southworth, Sec’y-Treas, 48 H. st., N. E., Washington, D. C. No. 61. CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening each month in Engineers’ Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E. D’Anjou, Chief Tel., Matahedia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. & T., Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). J. W. Anderson. Gen’l Chair- man, Oakdale. Tenn.; E. H. Boutwell. Gen’l S. & T., Walton. Ky. ; E. H. Boutwell. Local Chairman Cincinnati Division, Walton, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Division, Oakdale. Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chairman A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meet- ings subject to call of Chairman. No. 63. MONCTON, N. R.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month, alternately at Moncton, N. B., St. John, N. B.. and Sussex. N. B. R. A. Brown, Chief- Tel., Salisbury, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. & T., Shediac Road, N. B. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1454 The Railroad Telegrapher. N'o. 64, LEVIS, QUE.— Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., 17 d'Yourville st., Quebec, Que. ; Win. Parsons, S. & T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 114, Co. Temiscouata, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. H. A. Beacham. Chief Tel., Union, N. H.; C. P. Lord. S. & T., 7 Lincoln st., Summerworth, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Wednesday eaoh month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room). Inglia st.. Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; J- E. Mc- Donald, S. & T., Belmont. N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Mias.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen'l S. & T., Q. & C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss.; P. W. Burdeaux, Local Chairman, V. S. & P. R. R., Monroe, La.; H. O. Peavey, Local Chairman, A. & V. Ry.. Meehan, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Local Chairman, N. O. & N. E. R. R., Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71, OSKALOOSA, IOWA— Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman, in Pike’s Hall, Oska- loosa, Iowa. R. A. Vannoy, Chief Tel., Mar- tinsburg, Iowa; E. J. Wilson, S. & T., Laurel, Iowa. No. 76— Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen'l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kempkes, Gen’l S. & T. Nevada, Iowa. * No. 77, DENVER, COLO.— Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T., 935 17th st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen’l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen'l S. & T., Beaumont, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Collier, Gen’l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Granite, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man and Local Chairman. R. E. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Smithsburg, Md.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen'l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st.t Hanover, Pa. Local Chairmen Maryland Division : C. E. Stouffer, Edgemont, Md.; First District, includ- ing Middle Division and Fifth and Sixth Dis- tricts of Eastern Division; R. E. Smith, Smiths- burg, Md., Second District, covering territory on Eastern Division from Security east to Hillen Station; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Hanover, Pa., Third District, covering territory from Fairfield, Pa., to Hampstead, Md., and the Fourth District, in- clusive. West Virginia Division: C. G. Blair. Ohiopyle, Pa., Eastern District, covering terri- tory from Connellsville, Pa., to W. Va., C. Junction and the G. C. & C. Ry.; N. T. Downs, Mill Creek, W. Va., Western District, covering territory east of W. Va.; C. Junction to and including Durbin, W. Va. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of 'the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l Chairman. Frankfort, Me.; J. L. Robbins, Gen’l S. & T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas 8c Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman. Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen'l S. & T.. Roanoke. Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns. Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, 111. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G- Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5443 Evanston ave., Chicago, 111. No. 92— Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen’l S. & T.. 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds. 111.; R. R. Green, Gen’l Chairman Y. & M. V. Lines, Doddsville, Miss.; G. D. Clements, Gen’l Chair- man, Indianapolis Southern Railway, Bloom- field, Ind.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN, MISS.— Meeis 2d Saturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Miss.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelville, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME. — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546y£ Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombley, S. & T.. Buxton, Me. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1455 Xo. 96— Division covers Chicago & Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Colemhn. 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan., Gen'l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen’l S. & T., Inver Grove. Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets' subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman. Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Gen’l S. & T.. 15 Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va.; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman Virginia Division, Thelma, N. C.; E. H. Moore. Local Chairman North Carolina Division, Marsh- ville, N. C.; Frank Taylor, Local Chairman Georgia Division, Lawrenceville, Ga.; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Alabama Division, Helena, Ga.; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman South Carolina Division, Macclenny, Fla.; F. VV. Brown, Local Chairman Florida Division, Cedar Keys, Fla. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Ry. Meets at Englehart, 2d Sunday in May, July, September, November and January, or on call of Gen’l Chairman. F. J. Murray, Chief Tel., Englehart, Ont. J. B. Flagler, Gen’l Chairman, Englehart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S. & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102,' PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Meeting place subject to notice from Searrtary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. fir T., 1516 N. Dover st., Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T.. New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. C. A. Wheeler, Chief Tel., Berlin. Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. & T. , Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H. — Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m.. in Concord Hall, Con- cord, N. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief Tel., Pem- broke, N. H.; H. M. Clay. .S. & T.. Gerrish, N. H. No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, MD.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. ra., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John H. Goshorn, Chief Tel., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. fit T., Box 46, Hagerstown, Md. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y. — Meets 2d Monday each month at 8 p. m., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T., 320 Concord st., Los Angeles. Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. M. L. Klein, Gen’l Chairman, 74 Abeel st., Kings- ton, N. Y. H. J. Halstead, Gen’l S. fit T., One- onta, N. V. R. H. Henson, Local Chairman S. C. & K. Branch. Phoenicia, N. Y.; C. W. Pough, Local Chairman Main Line, 81 Hone st., Kingston, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL. N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE.— Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. fit T., Cote de Peres, Beauport, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway ' System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December, in places designated by Gen’l Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 117, SHAMOKIN, PA. — Meets at Milton, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15 p. m. : January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa. Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Satur- day of the following months at 7:30 p. m.: March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. & T.. Quakake, Pa. No. 118 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville & Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. fit T., 222 Ash st., Marys- ville, Ohio. No. 119 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen’l S. fit T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 123 — Division covers Minneapolis 8c St. Louis Railway System. J. J. Madden, Gen’l Chair- man, Waseca, Minn.; J. C. Sandmier, Gen’l S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. Xo. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys- tem. L. VV. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 711 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Xo. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. C. H. Boschen, Gen’l Chairman, Ashland, Va.; W. T. Thomp- son, Gen’l S. fit T., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — -Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown, Gen’l Chairman, 1255 Tyler st., Topeka, Kan.; W. J. Edwards, Gen’l S. & T., 1255 Tyler st., To- peka, Kan. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Wnodward. Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. & T., Kelsey, Minn. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1456 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. fit T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 129 — Division covers Lake Shore fit Michigan Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blasdell, N. Y., and Local Chairman Eastern Division; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chairman, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. fit T., 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., and Local Chairman Franklin Division; J. T. Bearss, Sandusky, Ohio, Local Chairman Toledo Division; A. E. Snyder, Box 272, Ligonier, Ind., Local Chairman Michigan Division; G. R. Smith, Rockwood, Mich., Local Chairman De- troit Division; E. D. Graham, 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind., Local Chairman Western Divi- sion; D. E. Royce, Rany, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington 8t Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of. Chairman. J. F. Carder, Gen’l Chairman. 717 S. 4th st., Burlington, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., 717 X. 10th st., LaCrosse, Wis. No. 131, THING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine, Chief Tel., St. Henedine, Que. ; A. Lagueux, S. 8c T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C.; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond District, Whitakers, N. C.; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C.; J. L. Bridgers, Local Chairman Fayetteville District, Dillon, S. C.; J. H. Foy, Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, N. C.; F. T. Murray, Local Chairman Columbia and Win- ston-Salem Districts, R. F. D., Cameron, S. C.; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charles- ton District, 155 Calhoun street, Charleston, S. C.; W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman Savan- nah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross,-Ga.; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Montgomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. W. Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District,, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman Gainesville District and Jacksonville Terminal, Palatka, Fla.; W. Brantley, Local Chairman Lakeland District, Crystal River, Fla. No: 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— M. D. McKeigan, Chief Tel., Leitches Creek, N. S.; S. A. Me- Innis, S. & T.. P. O. Box 488. North Sydney, N. S. No. 134, JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. I. Barnard, Chief Tel., 30 Sevilla st., St. Augustine, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, S. & T., Homestead, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA.— Meets 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium. Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T., 932 Pear st., Reading, Pa. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso fit Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; George Lavengood, Gen’l Sec’y and Treas., 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. System meeting held at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 1501 Columbus road, Cleveland, Ohio. R. R. Reynolds, Local Chairman, 128 W. Atwood st., Galion, Ohio. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division meets on the 3d Tuesday*of each month in the Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio. J. F. Justice, Local Chairman, 366 N. Grant ave., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman. St. Louis and Cairo Divisions hold joint meetings first Monday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Divi- sion meets in Room No. 11, 2d floor, Anthony Bldg.. Muncie, Ind., on 3d Monday of each month; E. P. Jenkins, Local Chairman, 1603 E. Jackson st., Muncie, Ind. Chicago Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Local Chairman; A. J. Hornung, R. F. D. 9, Greensburg, Ind., Local Chairman Chicago and White Water Division. Michigan Division meets subject to call of Chairman; George Lavengood, Local Chairman, 109 East Jackson st., Alexandria, Ind. P. & E. Division meets at Oneida Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., sub- ject to call of Chairman; J. E. Schlosser. Waynetown, Ind., Local Chairman. Cairo Divi- sion holds joint meetings with the St. Louis Division; B. T. McConchie, Local Chairman, Marshall, 111. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkeag, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen'l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman, Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen'l S. & T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay fit West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, Gen’l Chairman, For- estville, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S.. & T., Winona, Minn. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1457 No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. A. Gates. Gen’! Chairman, Box 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock, Local Chairman.* Petoskey, Mich. So. 144 — Division covers the Trinity & Braxos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. W. Adams, Gen'J Chairman, Mexia, Tex.; N. W. Smith, Gen'l S. & T., Box 493, Teague. Tex. H. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and Lines North. Teague, Tex.; R. E. Evans, Local Chairman. Lines South of Teague, R. F. D. 1, Jewett, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. & D. C. Ry. System. L. S. Mentzer, Gen'l Chairman, F. W. & D. C. & W. V. Lines. Childress, Tex.; S. L. Greenwood, Local Chairman. 1st and 2d Divi- sions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Bowie, Tex.; G. H. Wheeler, Local Chairman, 3d and 4th Divisions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Channing, Tex.; A. H. Plentl, Local Chairman, W. V. Lines, Goree, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 405, Quanah, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman. Gen'l Chairman, Mauk, Ga. C. A. Pye, Gen'l S. & T., Oglethorpe. Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk 8c Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. & T., Simms, N. C. No. 148 — Division covers Grand Trunk W’estern Ry. System. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chairman, Marcellus, Mich.; J. W. Case, Gen’l S. & T., Otterburn, Mich. No. 151 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S. & T.. Dresden, Station, N. Y.; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa., Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands, Hawes Cave, N. Y., and E. F. Lawrence, 7 High st., Oneonta, N. Y., Local Chairmen Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smith’s Basin, N. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division : D. E. Sleight, Dresden Sta.. N. Y., and O. C. Benja- min, Dresden Sta., N. Y., Local Chairman Champlain Division. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H.-j— Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10 :30 a. m., in Elk’s Hall, * Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., Ill Allds st., Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton, Ont. W- R. Kelly, Chief Tel., 91 Mulberry st., Hamilton, Ont.; E. D. Armstrong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156. BOSTON, MASS.— Meets in Rath bone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day- light meeting 1st Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m. Night meetings 3d Saturday of each month at 7 p. m. Chas. N. Griffin, Chief Tel., 3136 Washington st., Jamaica Plain, Bos- ton, Mass.; James Melville, S. & T., 2 Kear- sarge ave., Roxbury, Boston, Mass. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB-Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban car from either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. T. or C. T. U. of A. Special meeting subject to call of President. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 1st Wednesday after 3d Tuesday evening of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee. Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. & T., 740J4 Thirty-eighth st., Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y. Meets subject to call of the President at “The Plaza, 141st st. and Edgecomb ave., New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th st*. and 8th ave., New York City; E. Neumueller, S. & T., 126 Union st.. High Bridge, New York City. RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA. — Meets at Picket Camp Hall, 307 N. 7th st., 2d Saturday night of each month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL. — Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. & St. P., C. & G. W., and I. C. Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Dela- ware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. Digitized by L,doQle

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1458 The Railroad Telegrapher. DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA. — Meets 2d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m.. Federation Hall. All up- to-date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brothers cordially invited to attend. C. H. Livsey, Pres., East Pdint, Ga. ; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716, Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Dita May West, S. & T., 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members are cor- dially invited to attend. Matters of interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, Pres., 817 W. 64th st., Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose. S. & T., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111. D. O. R. T. CLUB (Denver O. R. T. Club)— Meets 8 p. m. 3d Thursday of each month at The Albany Hotel. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized more particularly in the interest of teleg- raphers employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C. L. Cheney, President, 935 17th st., Denver, Colo.; D. O. Shoults, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEG- RAPHERS’ CLUB — Meets 8 p. m., the 4th Wed- nesday of each month at Savoy Hotel, 9th and Central, Kansas City, Mo. John Hjalmer, President, 701 West 16th st., Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, Secretary-Treasurer, 1118 New- ton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg- raphers’ Club) — Meets 8 p. m., Monday follow- ing the 3d Tuesday of eaoh month, in Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Neb. Joseph Ackerman, President, 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jas. Freeder, Secretary-Treasurer, 2617 Cass st., Omaha, Neb» All O. R. T. mem- bers are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized more particularly in the interest of telegraphers employed on all roads entering Omaha, who should make special effort to attend our meetings. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF CINCINNATI. — Meets at 8:30 p. m., the 4th Tuesday of each month, at the Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized in the interest of telegraphers employed on all organized roads entering Cincinnati. All O. R. T. men should make every effort to attend these meetings, as something of interest is always being discussed. V. B. Turner. Pres’t, Ewing, Ind.; O. E. Marsh, Sec’y-Treas., Box 3, Roxabel, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB — Meets in Assem- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President Next meetings 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday, July 20th, August 24th, September 21st, October 26th, November 23d and December 21st. M. R. Davis. President, care C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, Secretary-Treasurer, 1429 West 12th st.. Des Moines, Iowa; B. N. Bongers, Club Corre- spondent, 1526 West 5th st., Des Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 12, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and 2d st., Cedar Rapids, Iftwa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, Secretary-Treas- urer, 512 South 14th st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB— Meets the 3d Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St. Joseph, Mo.; L. V. Ockerman, Presi- dent, 402 N. 19th st., St. Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, 609 Hamburg ave.. St. Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on sec- ond Thursday after the third Tuesday of each month at 8 o’clock p. m., at 514 Gaines st.. Little Rock, Ark. C. C. Jacklin, President, Room 224. Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.'; H. W. Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer, Room 23, Y. M. C. A.. Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 1st Saturday after 3d Tuesday of eaoh month at 7:30 p. m.. at Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those connected with the C. M. & St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways are urged to attend these meetings. W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second st., Ottumwa, Iowa; C. F. Ream, S. & T.. Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts.. Otumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T, CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., second Sunday of each month at the Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave.. Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized in the interest of telegraphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines enter- ing Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the interest of all are discussed. R. D. Stover, President, 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, Secretary-Treasurer, 812 West Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PAHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month at Southern Hotel. El Reno. Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, President, Minco, Okla.; J. J. Nichols, Vice-President, Greenfield, Okla.; H. T. Snodgrass, Secretary-Treasurer, 1008 W. Lon- don st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, President, R. D. No. 2, Elmira, N. Y. ; W. U. Phillips, Secretary-Treas- urer, Horse Heads, N. Y.; B. H. Youmans. First Vice-President, Gillett, Pa.; G. C. Lacey, Sec- ond Vice-President, 116J4 Hospital pi., Sayre, Pa.; C. H. Nagle, Third Vice-President, Elmira, N. Y. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1459 General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — Thos. M. Conlin, Gen’l Chairman, 10 Prospect Terrace, Springfield, Mass.; L. G. Mambcrt, Gen’l S. & T., Box 105, Woronoco, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — E. L. Gilley, Gen’l Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen'l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Bostorf, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney, Gen’l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen’l Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard. Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st.. Jamaica, N. Y.; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. • Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair- man, Northport, Ala. New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross, Gen’l Chairman, 5 Newton Park, Framingham, Mass.; M. W. Handy, Sec- retary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. • Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Milan, Mich.; L. W. Abbott, Secretary General Committee, Dawson. 111. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MRS. E. L. MATHIS President Greenfield, Tenn. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. Grand Sec.-Treas. 2021 Longwood at. Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. • MRS. G. W. HILLEY First Vice-President Amherst ave., Jamaica, L. I.-N. Y. MRS. J. H. WILLIAMS,. .Second Vice-President Wilson. N. C. MRS. W. C. WATSON Third Vice-President Osmer. B. C., Canada. Mrs. Dita May West, Chairman, 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. Miss Erna L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, W’is. MRS. T. M. BOYD Fourth Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. O. A. MARSH Fifth Vice-President , Roxabel, Ohio. MRS. L. MEADOR Sixth Vice-President Minco, Okla. MRS. B. E. NASON Seventh Vice-President Athol, Idaho. MRS. H. C. GILMER Eighth Vice-President Fruitdale, Ala. „ Mrs. Geo. E. Nightingale, Newficld, N. J. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Wilmington, Cal. Mrs. E. H. Boutwell. Walton, Ky. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. 2, O. R. T. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulson, Gen’l Chairman, Centerville, S. D. ; Miss Erna L. Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., . Wilson, N. C. Local No. 5, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs. Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Chitten- ango Station, N. Y.; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen’l S. & T., Kirksville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R T. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y. ; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1460 The, Railroad Telegrapher. Local No. 7, O. R. T. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Railway. Meets7 upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, ' Va.; Mrs. C. P. Win- borne, Gen’l S. & T., Graham, Va. Local No. 8, O. R. T. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen’l Chairman, Haven, Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. fit T., Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Callie B. Dellinger, Gen’l S. & T., Plainville, Ga. Local No. 10, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more & Ohio Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell. Gen’l Chairman, New Concord, Ohio; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gen’l S. fit T., 2021 Longwood st., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Ran- dall, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Smithville, Ga. Local No. 13, O. R. T. Division 62 — Covers the Queen & Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub- ject to call. Mrs. A. B. Willison, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 85, Science Hill, Ky.; Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. Local No. 14, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. & T., Greenfield, Tenn. Local No. 15, O. R. T. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee fit St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. fit T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Local No. 16, O. R. T. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in -Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 2224 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, 6 Grant ave., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Chairman. Mrs. W. H. Allison, Gen’l Chairman, 68 Melbourne ave., Toronto, Ont. ; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. fit S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. fit T., Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. fit T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, DeQuincey, La.; Mrs. L. Wood. Gen’l S. fit T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. 21, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie.) Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair- man, El wood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. fit T., Pitman, N. J. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chairman, Calhan, Colo.; Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Minco, Okla. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Alice Loveland* Gen’l Chairman, Granite, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. fit T., Ivanhoe, Colo. Local No. 24, O. R. T. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman, Mrs. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; Mrs. Daisy Sherwood, Gen’l S. & T., Centralia, Wash. Local No. 25, O. R. T. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Minnie M. Morford, President fit Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Haven, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. & T., 977 Cherry st., Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Morris, First Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. F. N. Stewart, Second Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Bessie Harris, Third Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, Fourth Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Watson Chaperone, and Mrs. L. A. Warren, Local Sec’y. Digitized by t^-ooQle

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Published Monthly by thb Obobb or Kailboad Tblbgbafhebs ^ L. W. QUICK • EorroB and Manaoeb. SoEscBimoN Pai ob Entebed as Second-Class Mattes Dbcbmbeb 20. 1012, at the Post Ornca at St. Louie, Mo., Undbb the Act or Auoust 24, 1012. - - *1.00 Peb Yeas. Labor’s Struggles By Samuel Gompers, President, American Federation of Labor (Continued from the August issue) The Twenty- Year Struggle for Adequate Eight-Hour Legislation. THE story of the fight for eight-hour legislation is replete with interest in view of the recent press dis- closures which again bring to the public knowledge of the machinations of govern- mental powers wielded by the trusts, corpo- rations and the agents of their associations. It will be remembered that the first Fed- eral eight-hour law was enacted in 1868. Despite this law and presidential proclama- tions to secure its enforcement, the Su- preme Court of the United States held that the act was “in the nature of a direc- tion by the Government to its agents,” and “it neither prevents the Government from making agreements with them (its em- ployes) by which their labor may be more or less than eight hours a day, nor does it prescribe the amount of compensation for that or any number of hours.” August 1, 1892, another eight-hour bill became law. This act was intended to be comprehensive and to secure an eight-hour day to all employed on public works. But the attorneys-general and the courts inter- preted “public works” in a technical instead of a general sense. Even the pro- visions as interpreted in that restricted, technical sense were not enforced. In each succeeding session of Congress since, the American Federation of Labor has persist- ently continued its efforts to secure an effective eight-hour law. During the dis- cussion of the eight-hour bill before the House Committee on Labor of the Fifty- Digitized by Google

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1464 The Railroad Telegrapher. fourth Congress, Honorable John J. Gard- ner, of New Jersey, a member of that committee, who had failed to attend any of its previous meetings, made a valuable suggestion in regard to the constitution- ality of the bill under discussion. He suggested that the wiser course would be to bring contractors and sub-contractors into contractural relations with the Govern- ment and to specify in the contracts an eight-hour provision. I at once recognized the acumen of the suggestion, and yet I could not forbear expressing forcibly my opinion of Mr. Gardner’s course in failing to attend any previous meetings of the com- mittee, withholding his advice, permit- ting us to waste valuable time until it was too late to take action that session. How- ever, Mr. Gardner manifested a willingness to render advice and aid in formulating a bill upon the lines he suggested. That sum- mer 1 wrote to Honorable Thomas B. Reed, who was then in Paris, asking that Mr. Gardner be made chairman of the House Labor Committee. The requested appoint- ment was made. After a number of con- ferences a bill was drawn up by Mr. Gard- ner, Vice-Presidents P. J. McGuire and James Duncan of the American Federation of Labor, Mr. Andrew Furuseth, and my- self. The bill was introduced in 1897 and then submitted to the full committee on labor before which the above-named labor representafives appeared in its behalf. The bill was favorably reported April 4,' 1898, and was passed without opposition May 17. The representatives of the American Fed- eration of Labor called upon Senator Kyle, of South Dakota, chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Labor, to induce him to become the sponsor of our bill in the Senate. He cordially consented and introduced the bill. The bill was re- ferred to the Senate Committee on Educa- tion and Labor. After two public hearings it was agreed that the next meeting of the committee should be an executive session and that a vote should be taken on the bill. The impression prevailed that the commit- tee would vote to report the hill favorably. However, the American Federation of Labor Legislative Committee found it ex- tremely difficult to obtain another meeting of the Senate Committee. The invisible government was at work. The Legislative Committee of the American Federation of Labor in reporting this subject, said : “Owing to the importuning of various members of the committee and the chair- man, Senator Kyle, a meeting was called for June 16, to hear the opponents of the measure. A hearing lasting some five hours was held June 16, at which were present representatives of various manufac- turing interests: Hon. Jos. K. McCammon, of Washington, D. C., attorney for the Cramp, Bethlehem, and Carnegie Compa- nies; Mr. Charles H. Cramp, president of the William Cramp and Sons’ Ship and Engine Building Company ; Revert P. Linderman, president, and R. W. Daven- port, second vice-president, of the Bethle- hem Iron Company ; Mr. Corey, general superintendent of the Carnegie Works, and Messrs. Gayley and Stone of the same company; Hon. Louis E. Payson, attorney of the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company; Hon. Anthony Hig- gins. of Delaware, representing the Harlem and Hollingsworth Company, and the Pusey & Jones Company of Wilmington, Del. ; Mr. R. G. Morse, of the former company, and Mr. C. W. Pusey, of the latter, and Mr. J. G. Andrews, of the Bath Iron Com- pany, and others. “Among those present in advocacy of the bill were Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor; James Duncan, second vice-president of the American Federation of Labor; P. J. Mc- Guire, first vice-president of the American Federation of Labor; George Chance, of Philadelphia, of the International Typo- graphical Union ; Milford Spohn, ex-presi- dent of the Washington Central Labor Union, and a number of others.” The bill was finally reported with amend- ments and without recommendations. It was evident that certain members of the committee, including Senator Kyle who had agreed to father the bill, intended to pre- vent the bill’s coming up for action during that session. Therefore we endeavored to have Senator Cannon of Utah given charge of the bill. Senator Cannon made several attempts to have the bill considered, but the matter was laid aside for a joint reso- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1465 lution for the annexation of Hawaii and precluded by a motion to go into executive session. The Senate did not reach con- sideration of the bill owing to the action of Senator Kyle. He first approved the bill, introduced it, then he began delaying action by the committee, inviting opposition to the bill, finally submitting a minority report against his own bill. Those were the days whose political ethics were expressed in the words of Zachariah Chandler: “An honest man is a man who will stay bought.” The Honorable John J. Gardner re-intro- duced the eight-hour bill, January 19, 1900. After nine hearings the bill was favorably reported with amendments agreeable to Labor’s representatives.’ It was taken up in the House under suspension of rules and passed practically unanimously May 21, 1900. This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Penrose, of Pennsyl- vania. First it was announced that no hear- ings were necessary ; then that hearings would be insisted upon, but there was no time for them before the close of the ses- sion. Labor sought to have the committee discharged from further consideration of the bill and to have it considered by the Senate, but in vain. Through parliamentary jugglery the bill was prevented from com- ing to a vote in the Senate. In the next Congress, Mr. Gardner again introduced the eight-hour bill. After a number of hearings were had before the House Committee on Labor, the bill was favorably reported and under suspension of rules again passed the House practically unanimously. The bill was taken up by the Senate Committee on Education and Labor and a number of hearings had. However, the committee gave me assurance that the bill would be reported to the Senate and action thereon pressed. In view of recent revelations a portion of my report to the New Orleans Convention, 1902, is of in- terest : “In connection with this bill a new source of opposition has manifested itself from the National Association of Manufacturers which met at Indianapolis in the early part of the year. Recently the president of that association issued a most virulent denuncia- tion of the bill and all those who stand sponsor for it, and incidentally issued an ‘appeal’ for at least $50 from each mem- ber to ‘place it where it would do the most good’ in order to secure the defeat of the bill. “It is an interesting fact that there are quite a number of employers who have agreements with organized labor providing for the eight-hour workday, who are known to be friendly disposed toward organized labor, and who are members of the National Association of Manufacturers, which has , declared against our. eight-hour bill. From several of these we have re- ceived letters disavowing their antagon- ism to our bill. There are still others from whom we have not heard upon the subject. We should know how they actually stand upon this question. They ought not to be permitted to pose as friendly to organized labor and at the same time give their aid and encouragement to a movement oppos- ing a beneficent measure to which organ- ized labor is committed. "As a matter of fact, there are but few members of that association who would be affected by the law's being enacted. They realize, .however, that with the enactment of our eight-hour law, its influence would be to extend and more generally apply the eight-hour workday to all labor in our own and in all other countries.” Notwithstanding all the influence ex- erted by the opponents of the bill and the National Association of Manufacturers, the committee favorably reported it. But despite constant efforts to have the measure called up for action, consideration was pre- vented by other bills whose precedence was forced. In the next, the Fifty-eighth Congress, our eight-hour bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator L. E. McComas. of Maryland, and in the House by Honorable R. R. Hitt, of Illinois. The respective com- mittees of both Houses of Congress had extended hearings. Since so many hearings had been had by both committees and voluminous hearings were in print, the representatives of the American Federation of Labor decided to confine themselves to confutation of the arguments and state- ments of the opponents. To our amaze- Digitized by Google

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1466 The Railroad Telegrapher. ment the House Committee on Labor acquiesced in the plan of our opponents in referring to the Department of Commerce and Labor seven propositions for investi- gation. The questions were formulated by the attorneys for the interests and in that form submitted by the committee to the Department. When the committee had these questions under consideration I took occasion to declare that the questions were speculative and that no comprehensive, in- telligent answer could be made to them. The committee was obviously trying to shift its duty and responsibility upon another branch of the Government. To these queries, Secretary Metcalf, of that Depart- ment, in his reply, said : “Most of the in- quiries are in their very nature practically unanswerable in the manner called for by the resolution.” This action of the House Committee embarrassed Senator McComas who was anxious to press the bill and to make a favorable report from his committee to the Senate. It was generally stated at the time and published by some papers, that the majority of the House Committee on Labor had been appointed for the special purpose of side-tracking or killing any legis- lation sought in the interest of Labor. This matter was brought to the attention of the prospective Speaker of the next House of Representatives and a protest entered against the repetition of such a course. Organized labor insisted that committees should be made up of able, fair-minded members willing to consider and understand the wants of the working people. In the Fifty-ninth Congress Mr. Gardner again introduced Labor’s eight-hour bill. Again the majority of the Committee on Labor was hostile to the interests of Labor. Realizing no new argument or fact could be produced for or against the bill, the labor representatives declined hearings and insisted that no time be allowed to their opponents. However, the committee or- dered hearings. As I said in my 1906 con- vention report: "The representatives of the hostile inter- ests were given unlimited time and when they had finally exhausted themselves, one of their leading counsel was permitted 10 sit down and read the testimony and the arguments printed in the hearings of the committee in previous Congresses, reading ancient history in order to kill time and thereby to kill the bill. By accident the minority members of the committee had a momentary majority of the quorum present and ordered that^he bill be reported favor- ably to the House." However, it was too late for action that session. It is most interesting to note that Representative Rucker, of Missouri, in the course of a speech upon the floor of the House said that when he asked Speaker Cannon to recognize him for the purpose of asking consideration of the eight-hour bill, that the Speaker replied in language more forcible than polite that he would not recognize him or any member of the House for the purpose of considering that meas- ure. In the Sixtieth Congress Mr. Gardner’s eight-hour bill was much discussed. A pub- lic document of 1,000 pages was compiled, containing arguments for and against the bill. There was no doubt but that if the bill were permitted to come to a vote it would be readily passed. However, the committee re-referred the bill to a sub- committee of lawyers composed of Repre- sentatives Haskins, Norris and Rainey, to consider the question of its constitution- ality. No time for report was set. The purpose was evident. The Congress ex- pired without having received the valuable opinions of these gentlemen. In the Sixty-first Congress, again the House Committee on Labor was deliber- ately and ingeniously packed by Speaker Cannon. The committee was as follows : John J. Gardner, of New Jersey. Richard Bartholdt, of Missouri. Edward B. Vreeland, of New York. Edmond H. Madison, of Kansas. Amos L. Allen, of Maine. Edward L. Taylor, Jr., of Ohio. Sylvester C. Smith, of California. Willis C. Hawley, of Oregon. Henry T. Rainey, of Illinois. William Hughes, of New Jersey. Thomas D. Nicholls, of Pennsylvania. John C. Floyd, of Arkansas. James H. Covington, of Maryland. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1467 In my report to the 1910 convention, I said: “First, he (Speaker Cannon) repeated his unfair practice of appointing on the committee eight of the majority party to five of the minority party; second, he ap- pointed a majority of the members from distinctly non-industrial districts, who do not know anything and seemingly care little about the lives and welfare of the workers in congested urban centers ; third, he selected several members to serve on the committee whom he knew to be openly hos- tile to labor — men who spare no pains to show their antagonism to the real welfare of the toilers. In fact, the chief aim of the Speaker toward this committee has been to use the Committee on Labor as a mortuary, instead of a cradle, for Labor’s hopes and aspirations. “It was not until February, 1910, that the Committee on Labor held its first meet- ing (long after other responsible commit- tees had got down to work and disposed of considerable public business), and its only proceeding then was to afford an opportu- nity to Chairman Gardner to vote for his own bill and report it out of committee, but instead of seizing the opportunity he de- liberately adjourned the committee meeting over the protest of the other members pres- ent, thus making clear his lack of sincerity in behalf of his own bill. The committee met again February IS, and referred the bill to a hostile isub-committee after a motion was defeated on a regular party division (8 to 5) to report it out March 1. “After considerable urging, the commit- tee met again on March 24, when Mr. Madi- son, of Kansas, moved to instruct those interested to furnish the committee by April 8 with written statements or briefs upon the constitutionality of the bill; that time was extended to April 18, and on that date the time was further extended in order to permit hostile interests to furnish ad- ditional briefs. I report these proceedings in detail to indicate the subterfuges adopted by the committee in order to prevent any action’s being taken on this bill.” During the Sixty-first Congress, neither the Senate Committee on Education and Labor nor the House Committee on Labor took action upon the bills referred to them. Finally, when a change was made in the personnel of the committees considering labor bills and in the membership of both Houses of Congress, and men more in sympathy with the problems of the toilers were in control, a comprehensive eight-hour bill was made law, nearly twenty years after the eight-hour act of 1892. The struggle was a long one, replete with sig- nificance to the student of politics and the political influence and methods of the inter- ests. Efforts to Secure the Restoration of Fundamental Rights. When abuse of the injunctive process by the judiciary had become most flagrant and precedents were increasing in number, the 1904 convention of the American Federa- tion of Labor directed that demands be made for the enactment of legislation regu- lating and limiting the jurisdiction of equity courts and abolishing law making by. courts. The resolution declared: “While we recognize the rights of prop- erty, we also recognize that the right of personal liberty, consistent with good gov- ernment, is over and above all other rights, and it should be the part of the govern- ment to protect the weak as against the strong, and to see to it that no injustice is done any citizen, be he high or low. and that equal protection is given to the hum- blest in the land.” At the same time the effort to have the Sherman Antitrust law amended was re- newed. Ever since the amendment speci- fically exempting labor organizations from the operations of that act, adopted by the Senate as a committee of the whole, was suppressed by the committee on the Judi- ciary, organized labor had been apprehen- sive lest hostile judges might interpret that law in such a manner as to hamper the per- formance of lawful duties and activities. Nor was this apprehension groundless, for the organizations of labor have many causes for complaint against decisions rendered under this law. These decisions violate one fundamental principle also violated in the abuse of the injunctive process; that is, considering human labor power a com- Digitized by Google

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1468 The Railroad Telegrapher. modity similar in nature to any material product. With regard to antitrust legislation. Labor has endeavored to have restored the amendment suppressed by the Senate Judi- ciary Committee. What Labor asks is not special privilege of wrong-doing or anti-so- cial conduct, but merely the right to organ- ize. or “conspire,” if you wish, to do that which is not in itself really unlawful, but for the material, physical, mental, social, and moral uplift of all our people. The purpose of Labor’s bills to regulate and limit the issuance of injunctions was to restore the beneficent purpose of these writs, the protection of property and prop- erty rights, and that this protection should be to all alike ; that the writ of injunction should be restored to its original function and not be invoked to govern personal con- duct, personal relations or personal rights ; and thus to establish that the injunction should not be made an instrument for per- sonal oppression or even for the administra- tion of law. For be it remembered that these come under the jurisdiction of the law and the law courts. In other words, the injunction was to be a proceeding in equity. And, further, in the event of any alleged contempt outside of the presence of the court, the party charged with con- tempt was to be afforded the right of a trial by a jury of his peers. Labor’s representatives have not only had to fight for their own bills, but have had to combat the clever attempts of their opponents to foist upon Labor, under guise of legislation regulating injunctions and trusts, legislation legalizing the very prin- ciples it condemns. Bills dealing with these subjects were referred to the judiciary committees of both houses. The story of labor’s efforts to secure legislation upon these two subjects, indicates further the hostility and opposition to the reforms imperative for the welfare of the working- men. In the Fifty-sixth Congress, Representa- tive Littlefield, of Maine, introduced an antitrust bill making more stringent the Sherman Antitrust act. When Labor asked to have its amend- ment incorporated in the bill, Messrs. Lit- tlefield, Ray, of New York, and Overstreet, of Indiana, refused on the ground that it was superfluous. Later, however, this amendment was submitted from the floor of the House and adopted. The Senate Committee on Judiciary fondly detained the bill and added a clause which deftly vitiated our trade union amendment Finally, a motion to discharge the commit- tee was supported by Senator Hoar, and opposed by Senators Platt, of Connecticut, Spooner, of Wisconsin, and Quarles, of Wisconsin. The last attempt to bring the bill up for discussion was defeated by a vote of 36 to 24. The policy of procrastina- tion conducted by those hostile to Labor was encouraged by the committee with the result that the committee failed to report on the bill during the life of that Con- gress. An anti-injunction bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Thurston of Ne- braska, and in the House by Representative Ridgley of Kansas, at the request of or- ganized labor. The Senate Committee in Judiciary reported the bill as introduced and the House Committee on Judiciary re- ported it after striking out all the clauses that gave it the spirit and purpose desired, thereby making the bill pro-injunction. The House bill thus expurgated was taken up for consideration upon the motion of Mr. Littlefield, who refused to consent to the amendments being voted on separately. Under the rules there were only two courses of action, either to adopt the bill with dissatisfactory amendments or to de- feat the bill. When it was made known through authorized spokesmen on the floor that organized labor preferred the latter course, the bill was defeated — 54 yeas and 145 nays. The American Federation of Labor anti- injunction bill was introduced in the House and in the Senate during the Fifty-seventh Congress. The Senate Committee on Judi- ciary reported it with an amendment ob- jectionable to Labor. It was placed upon the Senate calendar, where it was passed over owing, rumor said, to the silent op- position of Senator Platt. Labor’s bill, however, was reported without amend- Digitized by LiOOQle

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Tim Railroad Telegrapher. 1469 merits by the House Committee on Judi- ciary. This hill passed the House, was re- ported favorably by the Senate Com- mittee on Judiciary, and then upon the motion of Senator Platt was recommended to the committee. When the bill was re- ported again the essential features had been omitted and a pro-injunction provision in- serted. Thus the bill was defeated for that Congress. Mr. Grosvenor, of Ohio, introduced Labor’s anti-injunction bill in the Fifty- eighth Congress. The House Committee on Judiciary had extensive hearings. In opposition to the bill appeared the follow- ing : James M. Parsons, Washington, D. C. Employers’ Association ; S. Keighly, Pitts- burg, National Association of Contractors ; James M. Beck. New York, Corporation lawyer; Frederick W. Job. Chicago, Em- ployers’ Association; D. W. Dillon. Fay- etteville, Va., Coal Operators ; Frederick Hulse, New York City, Building Trades Employers; Edwin Freegard, Secretary of Typothetse of America; Daniel Davenport, Bridgeport, Conn. ; Reese Blizzard, Parkers- burg, W. Va.. Fairmont Coal Co. : Chas. Eidlitz, New York City. Building Trades Employers’ Association: H. L. Bond, Bal- timore, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad; H. M. Hogg. Representative from Colorado; Thos. E. Durban, Erie, Pa., Erie Iron Works; Lewis Harding, New York City. Employers' Association. Flarly in the first session of the Fifty- ninth Congress, Mr. Little, of Arkansas, introduced Labor’s old bill. A more per- fect bill was at our request introduced In- Mr. George Pearre, of Maryland. After two months had been wasted in time-killing arguments, the constitutionality of the measure with several irrelevant questions was referred by the- Judiciary Committee to a subcommittee of three, Messrs. Tirrell, of Massachusetts, Sterling, of Illinois, and Brantley, of Georgia. Mr. Brantley, al- though a Democrat, was known to be hos- tile to the bill. Congressman Littlefield again conspicuously led the opposition to Labor’s cause and contention and aided the attorneys of our opponents. (To be continued.) RAILROAD ACCIDENTS. THE number of persons killed in train accidents during the months of October, November and December, 1912, as shown in reports made by steam railway companies to the Interstate Com- merce Commission under the accident law of May 6, 1910, was 250, and the number of persons injured, 4,3.14. The total number of casualties of all classes reported amounted to 2,967 for per- sons killed and 51,323 for persons injured. This statement includes 2,611 persons killed and 18,729 persons injured as the result of accidents sustained by employes while at work, by passengers getting on or off cars, by persons at highway cross- ings, by persons doing business at stations, etc., as well as by trespassers and others ; and also 106 persons killed and 28,260 per- sons injured in casualties reported as “in- dustrial accidents.” which term covers acci- dents not involved in train operation, but occurring to railway employes other than trainmen, on railway premises. Accidents to persons resulting in imme- diate death, or in death within twenty-four hours from the time the accident occurred, are reported in the column headed "Killed.” All other accidents to persons, including those resulting in death of the person in- jured after an interval of more than twenty-four hours from the time the acci- dent occurred, are. with certain exceptions, reported in the column headed “Injured.” All kinds of accidents to passengers arc reported, but accidents to employes result- ing in slight injuries which do not prevent them from performing their accustomed services tor nfore than three days in the aggregate during tile ten days immediately following the accidents, and accidents to “other persons” resulting in slight injuries by which they are not incapacitated (or so injured as to be prevented from following their customary vocations) for more than one day. are not reported. The total number of collisions and derail- ments reported for the quarter now under review was 3.W4 ( 1,859 collisions and 2.135 derailments I. of which 229 collisions and 194 derailments affected passenger trains. The damage to roadway and equipment and Digitized by LiOOQle

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1470 The Railroad Telegrapher. the cost of clearing wrecks resulting from these accidents amounted to $3,408,953. Collisions and derailments are not re- quired to be reported if they do not cause either death or injury to any person, or damage to the property of a railway com- pany in excess of $150, including cost of clearing wrecks. The total number of collisions and derail- ments reported for this quarter compared with the number reported for the corre- sponding quarters of the four previous years indicates that with the exception of 1911 the number has gradually increased, there being for the current quarter an in- crease of 48.8 per cent over the correspond- ing quarter of 1908. By a similar com- parison it appears that "Derailments due to defective roadway” and "Derailments due to defective equipment” increased 101.6 per cent and 65.5 per cent, respectively. Defective roadway and defective equip- ment together caused over 71.6 per cent of all the derailments reported for the current quarter, and in numerous cases were con- tributory causes of those included under class 10, “Derailments due to miscellaneous causes.” In giving the details connected with the various accidents, the report shows that the derailment of a passenger train, result- ing in the death of five passengers and two employes and the injuring of thirty-four passengers and two employes was caused by the failure of the engineer of the de- railed train to observe and obey signals and rules governing the operation and re- stricting the speed of trains over a “cross- over.” . That a head-end collision between a freight train and a switch engine, resulting in the death of one employe and the injur- ing of two employes, was caused by the failure of the engineer and head brakeman of the switch engine to protect their train when it occupied the main track on the time of the freight train. That a head-end collision between a freight train and an extra train, consist- ing of empty passenger cars, resulting in the death of four employes and the injur- ing of four employes, was caused by the failure of the crew of the freight train to obey an order directing them to keep their train clear of the extra train. That a rear-end collision between a freight train and a passenger train, result- ing in the death of two employes and the injuring of twenty-seven passengers and three employes, was caused by the engineer of the freight train backing his train out on the main track without receiving proper instructions to do so. The report states that the conductor of the freight train was also at fault for delegating an inexper- ienced brakeman to communicate instruc- tions to the engineer which were given him by the yardmaster, and that the yardmaster was also at fault for directing an unneces- sary train movement. That the derailment of a passenger train, resulting in the death of two employes and the injuring of thirty-six passengers and two employes, was due to causes impossible to determine, but which were believed to be to excessive speed while rounding a curve. That a rear-end collision between two freight trains, resulting in the death of two employes, was caused by the failure of the flagman of the first train to properly pro- tect his train, and the failure’ of the en- gineer of the second train to obey signals. That the derailment of a passenger train, resulting in the injury of 128 passengers was caused by a broken rail. That the derailment of a passenger train, resulting in the death of one employe and the injuring of twelve passengers, and one employe, was caused by the excessive speed of the train on a curve where speed restric- tions were prescribed. That a rear-end collision between two freight trains, resulting in the death of one employe and the injury of one other person, was caused by the failure of the engineer of the second train to observe the auto- matic block signals. That a head-end collision between a work train and a freight train, resulting in the death of eight employes and the injuring of seventeen employes, was caused by the failure of the flagman of the work train to perform his duties properly, and the failure of the engineer of the freight train to have a clear understanding of the movement of the work train before leaving the last sta- tion. The report also states that the teleg- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1471 rapher was also at fault for displaying a dear signal for the freight train when the block was occupied by the work train. That a rear-end collision between a pas- senger train and a freight train, resulting in the death of fifteen passengers and the injuring of 283 passengers and five em- ployes, was caused by the failure of the flagman of the passenger train to properly protect his train, the failure of the con- ductor of the passenger train and the as- sistant trainmaster, who was on this train to properly perform their duties in the protection of their train and the failure of the engineer of the freight train to keep within the prescribed speed limit. That a head-end collision between a pas- senger train and a freight train, resulting in the death of eleven passengers and four employes, and the injuring of nine pas- sengers and five employes, was caused by failure of crew to close a switch after their train had been backed in on a side track. That the derailment of a passenger train, resulting in the injury of thirty-three pas- sengers and four employes, was caused by the breaking of an equalizer bar on the forward truck of the dining car. That a rear-end collision between two freight trains, resulting in the death of one employe and the injuring of two employes, was caused by the failure of a flagman to properly protect his train. That a head-end collision between two passenger trains, resulting in the death of five employes and two passengers, and the injuring of twenty-seven passengers and nine employes, was caused by the failure of a telegrapher to furnish the train crew with a legible copy of a train order. That a rear-end collision between the first two sections of a passenger train and a mixed train (these three trains being coupled together) and the third section of the passenger train, resulting in the death of three employes and the injuring of three employes, was caused by the failure of a conductor to take proper precaution for the protection of his train against a follow- ing train, the failure of the flagman to use all means at his command for the protec- tion of his train, the failure of the dis- patcher to use a train order for directing a freight train to run ahead of a passenger train, reducing the schedule of the first two sections of the passenger train without the knowledge of the crew of the third section, and the failure of the railroad com- pany to have an adequate flagging rule, and to properly examine men entering its ser- vice before placing them in positions of responsibility. That a head-end collision between two freight trains, resulting in the death of one employe and the injuring of six employes, was caused by the failure of the conductor of one of the trains to properly check the train register. That a head-end collision between two passenger trains, resulting in the death of nine passengers and two employes, and the injuring of eight passengers and two em- ployes, was caused by the failure of the flagman of the first train to properly pro- tect his train, and the failure of the en- gineer of the second train to observe a rule, limiting the speed of trains. That a head-end collision, between a freight train and a train consisting of empty passenger cars, resulting in the death of four employes and one passenger, and the injuring of seven employes and two pas- sengers, was caused by the failure of a dispatcher to make definite arrangements for providing the crew in charge of the train of empty passenger cars with a copy of an order, which vitally effected that train. That a head-end collision between a pas- senger train and a yard engine, resulting in the death of one employe and one pas- senger, and the injuring of five passengers and three employes, was caused by the failure of the conductor and engineer in charge of the yard engine to properly pro-, tect their engine when it was occupying the main track on the time of a superior train. That the derailment of a freight train, resulting in the death of four employes and one other person, and the injuring of five employes, was caused by the failure of the crew to make the prescribed airbrake tests before the train left the division point, and the failure of some member of the crew to properly connect the airbrake hose. That a rear-end collision between two freight trains, resulting in the death of one employe and the injuring of three employes, Digitized by Google

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1472 The Railroad Telegrapher. was caused by a towerman displaying t he clear indication of a distant signal instead of the caution indication of that signal when a train was standing only a short dis- tance in advance of the home signal ; by the failure of the engineer of the second train to observe a rule, fixing a maximum speed limit for trains, and by the failure of the flagman of the leading train to go back a sufficient- distance properly to protect his train. A USEFUL BOOK. THE Grand Secretary and Treasurer. on behalf of the Order, has taken the agency for the Phelps Calcu- lator. Any station agent or other railroad employe, who has much extension work to do, who dreads the monthly reports, and who wants to cut down these operations (either freight or passenger) by one-half, and who desires to insure the accuracy of his calculations, will do well to secure one of these valuable books. The price of the book fades into insignificance in the satis- faction resulting from the Calculator's use. This book is also of inestimable value to shipping clerks in the traffic department of large mercantile houses. Before taking the agency, the Grand Sec- retary and Treasurer had this book care- fully examined by two old-time station agents, who pronounce it to be a most use- ful publication. The following testimonials in regard to the Phelps Calculator are taken from tb many furnished the publisher: Trakk, Iowa, March 8. 191.1, Gentlemen : 1 am more than pleased with the Phelps Calculator. It is all and more than you claim for it. Yours truly, \V. K. Sou k. (. ert. 74. Die. 7‘i. Manitowoc, \\ is., Feb. 14. 191.1. Gentlemen: Have used your Caiculatoi continually since receiving same and it ha- proved entirely satisfactory. Yours very truly. K. J. Goi.iuk, Cert. 10.1. Div. 7i< Princeton, Mo., Feb. 16, 1913. Gentlemen: 1 returned you the money for this calculator the next day after re- ceiving same, as 1 was satisfied that it was just the thing I wanted. My large ticket report that used to be such a bugbear to me is now a joy and 1 can let my clerk do the billing that I used to do myself. I can recommend the “Calculator” to any station agent as the best time saver and the best headache preventer 1 ever saw. "S ours truly. G. F-. Lisetor. Cert. 2339, Div. 126. Robertson. Iowa. Feb. 12, 1913. Dear Sirs : F.nclosed find U. S. Express order for the Phelps Freight and Passenger Calculator sent me on trial. It took me quite a while to get used to using it, but now I find it a great help in my work, cut- ting down the time I used to have to do bv figuring rates with pencil. I will try and get some of the other agents on this line to use your hook by sending them mine and letting them try it and then I am quite sure a number will be right after one if they have a big passenger report to make. Yours very truly, J. A. Haviland, Agent. Cert. 1790, Div. 126. Ro.ksie, I.v.. Dec. 14, 1912. Dear Sirs : 1 am returning your C. O. D. paid today. 1 have your Phelps Calculator nearly mastered I think and to use a slang phrase, “she is a bird.” Why it will figure out anything that has two ends to it, but, by the way. you should have seen me when I first got it. Well I was discouraged. 1 came near returning the whole thing to you. lint I went at it and one little idea at a time came to me and now 1 want to say that if anemic who has to do any figuring and wants to do it quick, why all you have to do i- to give the book a half minute’s look and it is all figured out. 1 am well pleased with it and the best ol all it is absolutely correct. Very respectfully. ClI as. Copp, Cert. 852, Div. 126. The price of the book is $2.50 post-paid. Send all remittances to L W. Quick, Grand Secietars and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. Digitized by Googlt

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1473 . PRIZES. (Reproduced from January Telegrapher.) AS the motto of the Order during the year 1913 will be: “Every mem- ber do his duty,” which applies not only in the support of his committee, but also in assisting in "rounding up” every eligible non-member now outside the fold of the organization, and in order that efforts may be rewarded, another scries of priz.es will bg given to members securing new members during the year 1913. To the member securing five or more new members during the year 1913. and who fails to secure any of the other prizes offered herein, will be given one of the official emblem rings. To the member securing ten or more new members during the period named herein will be given free dues in the Order for one year, their dues being paid7 by the Grand Division. To the member securing fifteen or more new members during the year will be given a specially made emblem watch charm. To the member securing twenty or more new members during the period named will be given a fine solid gold watch chain. To the member securing twenty-five or more new members during the period named will be given a fine gold watch. To the member securing fifty new mem- bers during the year 1913 will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $100. In the foregoing contest secretaries and officers of divisions, and all other members receiving salary or expenses, or both, for their services are barred from participation. THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN THIS CONTEST. In order to secure credit in this contest, it will be necessary for the member claim- ing the credit to have secured the petition personally, and not through anyone else. It will further be necessary for the member securing the new members to immediately forward the Grand Secretary and Treas- urer a notice to the effect that the new member has been secured, and unless this is done credit will not be allowed. The form of notification should be some- thing like the following : ,1913. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treas- urer, St. Louis, Mo. I have today secured the petition for membership of and collected $ and have forwarded the petition and money to Bro Secretary and Treasurer Div. No Please credit me with this petition on prize contest. ( Signature) Cert. No Div. No In the contest held during the year 1912, the same conditions as provided herein were prescribed in regard to notifying the Grand Secretary and T reasurer promptly as fast as new members were secured, but several- failed to observe the conditions and sent a full list of members secured during the year in December. While the organiza- tion is anxious to accord to every member every consideration to which he is entitled, and even a little more, there seems to be no good reason why members should not comply with the conditions of the contest, which makes it possible to check up the lists as the members are reported by the different divisions: therefore, all members are urged to promptly comply with that part of the conditions in regard to notify- ing the Grand Secretary and Treasurer a fast as new members are secured. Unless this is done, credit can not be allowed in this contest. RESPONSES INSUFFICIENT. IN the July issue of The Telegrapher was published an appeal from W. B. Ferritl, Cert. 334 in Div. 132. of Madi- son, Fla., for assistance on account of being unable to work for the last three years and having a family, consisting of a wife and two children to support. This appeal was endorsed and recommended by Bro. B. F. Wheeler, general chairman of Div. 132. hi a communication to the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Bro. Ferrill gratefully ac- knowledges remittances from about 125 members, ranging in amounts from a few cents to one dollar and a few even more Digitized by Google

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1474 The Railroad Telegrapher. than this amount. In his letter, Bro. Fer- rill States: “Dr. J. C. Johnson, of Atlanta, Ga., has a widej-eputation for successfully treating stomach trouble, and I fully believe if I can go to him, he can do me good. I will have to stay with him about four months, which will be very expensive, and I am compelled to appeal to the brothers who have not already assisted me, to do so now, as I believe this treatment will cure me and bring gladness to the hearts of my devoted wife, my helpless children and myself. No one who has not had this sad experience can realize what it is to be laid up for three years and unable to support your family, all of us being subject to the mercies of charity. I hope this appeal to my brothers will not go unheeded.” Send all remittances to W. B. Ferrill. Madison, Fla. AN APPEAL. The following appeal is self-explanatory: Seminary, Miss., August 27, 1913. Mr. L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sir and Bro: — I am sorry, indeed, to inform you that I am confined to my bed and have been since last February. I have spent all the funds that I had and have gone in debt deeper than I shall ever be able to pay. The only alternative that I know of is to turn to my brotherhood fraternity. It is very embarrassing to one who has always been independent, but the time has come when I am an object of charity. Will you please inform the Order of my condition and ask the members to donate whatever they feel like giving. I have a wife and six children and it is a great struggle for us to get through the world, and there is no chance for recovery. Yours fraternally, F. E. Davis. I certify that the above statement is cor- rect and true in every particular, being well acquainted with the condition of the fam- ily. J. M. Welch, Mayor of Seminary. Bro. F. E. Davis holds Certificate 1165 in the Grand Division, in good standing to December 31, 1913, and has been a continu- ous member since October 17, 1906. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. • Any assistance rendered him by the members will be thankfully received, and should be sent direct to F. E. Davis, Semi- nary, Miss. EDITORIAL NCTK5 Eight hundred and thirty-two new mem- bers were initiated into the Order during the month of August, 1913. The Postal Clerks’ Association and the Postal Telegraph Clerks' Association, both of England, have amalgamated with a total membership of 11,500. Only members with dues paid to Decem- ber 31st, will receive a copy of this issue of The Telegrapher from the regular mailing list. Ethelbert Stewart, of Illinois, has been appointed by Secretary of Labor Wilson, as Chief Clerk of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. It is claimed that over 20,000 persons in New York City spend their entire working hours beneath the surface of the earth. In- cluded in this number is the 3,800 employes of the two subway systems now in opera- tion. J. W. Anderson, General Chairman of the Queen & Crescent Railway System, Division No. 62, has been elected Mayor of Oakdale, Tenn., and all of the other city officers elected have union cards in their pockets. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1475 The United States Supreme Court in the case of the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway Company vs. Interstate Commerce Commission, has held that the street railways are not subject to regula- tion by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion. The Industrial Welfare Commission of Portland, Ore., has recommended that all women workers in manufacturing estab- lishments shall receive a minimum weekly wage of not less than $8.64, and that nine hours constitute a day’s work and fifty-four hours a week’s work. The Government has instituted suits against the Erie Railroad Ifor violation of the hours of service act. It is alleged the railroad company required six telephone and telegraph operators to work twelve hours a day in the towers at Highland Mills. Howells and Sterlington, N. Y. There are seven hundred and thirty-five co-operative credit and loan banks in the Netherlands, supported by three central banks, which are affiliated with the Nether- lands Bank. There are 1,436 co-operative agricultural societies with a membership of 156,000. The long-expected federal prosecution of the Reading Railroad Company, as a coal trust, has begun. It is stated that a large number of other coal roads operating in Pennsylvania and in interstate commerce will be included in the prosecutions. The bill of complaint was filed in Philadelphia by a special attorney representing the De- partment of Justice. The following request was published in the February, 1912, issue of this journal: "F. E. Pomeroy, Cert. 77 in Div. 38, whose address is Box 206, Chester, Pa., requests all members to forward him the trade- marks of the Central Union Smoking Tobacco, which trade-marks must bear the union printers’ label." Pomeroy is badly in need of an artificial leg, which will be given him for 20,000 of these trade-marks, and which he is otherwise unable to secure. Advice is just received from him stating that he is still 5,000 labels short, and he earnestly requests all members who pur- chase this tobacco to send him the labels. A dispatch from Washington states that the United States Senate has confirmed the nine members of the Industrial Commis- sion named several weeks ago by President Wilson. This commission can now proceed with its labors. It will be remembered that this commission was closed with full power to investigate conditions existing between employer and employe throughout the country. A dispatch 'from London states that that city is soon to have one of the finest labor temples in the world. Plans have been approved for the building, which is to cost one million dollars, and which will be the general headquarters of the various na- tional organizations of the United King- dom, and will also contain a large audi- torium capable of seating four thousand persons. Seventeen States have adopted Widows’ Pension laws. Since 1908, when the move- ment began, to date, August 16, 1913, Mothers’ Pension laws have been passed in the following States: California, Colo- rado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsyl- vania, South Dakota, Utah and Washing- ton. A bill providing for the municipal owner- ship and municipal operation of all street railways in the District of Columbia, has been introduced in the House of Repre- sentatives by Congressman Crosser, of Ohio, a member of the Committee on Dis- trict of Columbia, and who, it is stated, is an authority upon the subject of munic- ipally owned utilities. The general impres- sion is that the bill will be reported to the House favorably at an early date. The Supreme Court of the United States, in a decision .recently rendered in the case of Petersen vs. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, held that an ironworker employed in repairing a railroad bridge Digitized by LiOOQle

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1476 The Railroad Telegrapher. used by the railroad company, in both in- terstate and intrastate commerce, was en- gaged in interstate commerce and could recover under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act for injuries occasioned by be- ing struck by a local intrastate train on an- other bridge similarly used while lie was carrying rivets for use in his work. An item bearing a New York date states that the last year has seen a greater dis- turbance among railway dividends than was caused by the panic of 1907. Special refer- ence is made to the passing of the pre- ferred dividend by the Big Four Railway. It is also stated that St. Paul reduced its dividend from seven per cent to five per cent, as also did the Illinois Central. The New Haven Railroad reduced its dividend from eight per cent to six per cent and the Chesapeake and Ohio reduced its from five per cent to four per cent. J. F. Ezzell, Cert. 516, Div. 132, located at Mt. Olive, N. C, is exemplifying that old saying that “Where there is a will, there is a way.’’ This member has been unable to work for the last two years on account of sickness, and is still laid up, with little hope of being able to resume work in the future, is endeavoring to sup- port himself and family through the sale of German silver key checks and key rings with the purchaser’s name, address and lodge emblem stamped thereon. He docs the lettering himself, which is the only kind of work he can do in his present condition. He sells the check and ring for 25c. The officers of Division 132 vouch for his worthiness. The Supreme Court of the .United States in the case of the Michigan Central Rail- road Company vs. V reeland, held that re- covery under the Federal Employers’ Li- ability Act of 1908, against an interstate carrier for negligently causing the death of an employe, was not limited to cases where death was instantaneous; that the right of action thus created in favor of certain relatives was independent of any cause of action which the decedent had, and in- cluded no damages which he might have recovered for his injury had he survived; that in an accident for the benefit of a widow of such an employe, the measure of damages was the financial benefit which she might reasonably have expected from her husband in a pecuniary way. In a speech at the conference of Govern- ors, held early in September in Colorado Springs, Colo., Governor Edward F. Dunne, of Illinois, predicted public control of pub- lic utilities in the near future. His sub- ject was "Growth of Public Control of Utilities," and he said, in part : “The tendency is plainly in the direction of the control of public utilities. The movement is advancing by leaps and bounds and I believe that within a few years there will not be a State which has not a public utility commission empowered by law to control the service and the sales of the cor- poration of the State.” In concluding, he took up public ownership and operation of utilities as the only alternative in the case of failure of public control. "If the con- trol shall fail, as I believe it will not," he said, "then the only alternative left is pub- lic ownership and operation of utilities." Digitized by Google

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The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. E. E. Scully, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. M. Davis, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. H. Baker, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. S. Storm, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. A. Larson, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. L. Brickley, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. G. W. Lasseck, a girl. To Bro. and Sister H. R. Fisher, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. W. Hutcheson, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Carl F. Dishinger, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. II. J. Studebaker. a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. Lee Randall, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. C. Rudd, of Ousley, Ga., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. W. Rudd, df Acree, Ga., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. S. J. Riffle, of Hensley, Ark., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. C. West, of Wever- ton, Md., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. P. Waples, of St. Louis, Mo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. C. McCloskey, of Logan, Utah, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. S. Galloway, of Ft. William, Man., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. C. Herrold, of Wil- liamsport, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. S. Sheldon, of Sartell, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Edw. Hewlett, of Goldfield, Nevada, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. C. Wheeler, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. Bruce McPhail. of Weston, Ont., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. D. Copp, of Mos- cow, Ark., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. W. Masters, of Rocanville, Sask., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. F. Burling, of Sanderson, Texas, a girl. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher : Bro. F. J. Becan, of Div. 8, to Miss A. Kara. Bro. A. R. Mann, of Div. 4, to Miss Edith Berquist. Bro. H. W. McNeil, of Div. 53, to Miss S. Merkal. Bro. H. R. Young, of Div. 14, to Miss E. H. Ramsey. Bro. R. F. Mantell, of Div. 17, to Mrs. R. H. Holdridge. Bro. W. H. Dunlap, of Div. 14, to Miss Reda Maye Shenk. Bro. F. E. Siler, of Div. 32, to Miss Mary Eula Gough. Bro. H. E Lower, of Div. 53, to Miss Blanche Harrismandy. At Van Buren, Ark., Bro. W. E. Lark, of Div. 32. to Miss May Keller. At Brooklev, Ga.. Bro. W. Chester King, of Div. 97, to Miss Bessie Floyd. At Moosejaw, Sask., Bro. Francis H. Flett, of Div. 7, to Miss M. Eaton. At Asbury, N. J., Bro. W. R. Tomer, of Div. 17. to Miss Florence S. Riddle. At Edwardsville, Ala., Bro. J. O. Butler, of Div. 62, to Miss Hollie Bachman. At Lock Haven, Pa., Bro. C. A. Whit- man, of Div. 17. to Miss Sarah Yeager. At Maple River, Iowa, Bro. W. P. Welch, of Div. 76. to M iss Mamie Pape. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1478 The Railroad Telegrapher. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. M. R. Hack, of Div. 33. Bro. J. T. Connors, of Div. 18. Bro. Jas. H. Curran, of Div. 8. ' Father of Bro. C. G. Todd, of Div. 76. Father of Bro. H. A. Roush, of Div. 17. Wife of Bro. A. T. Smiley, of Div. 156. Mother of Bro. T. F. Hannon, of Div. 35. Father of Bro. P. L. McNeil, of Div. 14. Father of Bro. J. E. Stone, of Div. 154. E. F. BECK, Deceased Member Div. No. S3. Mother of Bro. J. H. Burnsmier, of Div. 6. At Chicago, 111., Bro. O. P. Williams, of Div. 93. Brother of Bro. A. M. Wentworth, of Div. 76. Infant child of Bro. W. S. Grover, of Div. 54. Mother of Bro. J. M. Williams, of Div. 25. Infant child of Bro. N. M. Eppinger, of Div. 51. At Glendive, Mont, Bro. F. F. Lay, of Div. 54. At Zachary, La., Bro. Elven D. Ayer, of Div. 93. At Harlan, Iowa, son of Bro. I. E. Smith, of Div. 76. At Mission Jet., B. C., Bro. T. A. Banks, of Div. 54. At Dillsboro, Ind., Bro. Edward Enes, of Div. 33. At Centralia, Neb., father of Bro. W. F. Jacobs, of Div. 6. ‘ At Carter, Wyo., son of Bro. F. P. Rowell, of Div. 6. At Edmonton, Alta., wife of Bro. E. B. Elgood, of Div. 43. At St. Constant, Que., father of Bro. J. A. Vinet, of Div. 7. At Oneonta, N. Y., mother of Bro. J. O. Maxwell, of Div. 113. • At Colburne, Ont., mother of Bro. I. H. Hammond, of Div. 43. At Canby, Minn., wife of Bro. A. A. Armstrong, of Div. 76. At Grand Gorge, N. Y., sister of Bro. P. J. Cartman, of Div. 113. At Gibson, La., mother of Bros. J. A and J. L. Mclntire, of Div. 53. At Cedartown, G4., father of Bros. J. B. and Wm. D. Copp, of Div. 31. At Mullens, W. Va., infant daughter of Bro. R. V. Snyder, of Div. 154. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. ' WANTED. Present address of Howard M. Addle- man, last heard of with Western Union at Detroit, Mich., in 1907. Chas C. Webner, Mart, Texas. Present address of A. S. Newbern, last heard of with S. A. L. Ry., in March, 1913. Anyone knowing his whereabouts, kindly communicate with J. D. Henry, 321 East Washington st., Ft. Wayne, Ind. Present address of Signal Sergeant E. L. Case, formerly of Salina, Kan., and also address of “Buck” Bartlett, last heard of in Manila, P. I., hiking homeward. W. T. Williams, Leslie, Ga. Present address of R. L. Julian, last heard of with Western Union at Knoxville, Tenn., about two years ago; also address of B. F. Scarborough, when last heard Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1479 from was second trick dispatcher for O. S. L., at Pocatello, Ida., two years ago. ' J. H. Hurst, P. O. Box 353, Longview, Texas. Present address of G. L. Robertson, telegrapher, last heard of in 1908 at Cum- berland River, bound for Memphis, Tenn. Good news for him. H. C. Harkins, Opr. Mo. Pac. Ry., Lupus, Mo. Present address of J. W. Yount, last heard of working for C. P. R., at Schrie- ber, Ont., as operator. “Y,v if you see this let me hear from you at once. Important. T. R. Crandall, Opr. C. B. Q. Ry., Albia, Iowa. Present address of Operator R. A. Stew- art, in November, 1888, was at 36th street station, Denver. Anybody knowing the whereabouts of him or any of his relatives, please write to me. James Harvey, 1729 Grove st., Oakland, Cal. Present address of Arvid Anderson, last heard of at Stockett, Mont., where he left the employ of the Great Falls Power Co. He is 21 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 165 pounds, grayish blue eyes, quite large front teeth. Any informa- tion will be thankfully received by his father. Anton Anderson, Lake Nebagamon, Wis. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 11345, Cert. 2506, Div. 93, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 5157, Cert. 146, Div. 120, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 2748, Cert. 403, Div. 40, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 526, Cert. 2984, Div. 23, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 195, Cert. 3797, Grand Div., for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 3755, Cert. 2386, Div. 7, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 17822, Cert. 2036, Div. 2, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 1925, Cert. 2354, Div. 53, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 5062, Cert. 1903, Div. 32, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 93, Cert. 2172, Div. 54, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 13386, Cert. 2383, Div. 2, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 610, Cert. 2432, Div. 33, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 7535, Cert. 1499, Div. 54, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 12982, Cert. 1156, Div. 31, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 2766, Cert. 947, Div. 42, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 33764, Cert. 1454, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 19038, Cert. 773, Div. 40, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 158, Cert. 3272, Grand Div., for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 6325, Cert. 1687, Div. 1, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 897, Cert. 2282, Div. 53, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 4588, Cert 2282, Div. 53, for term ending June 30, 1913. Card No. 9231, Cert. 832, Div. 1, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 13606, Cert. 705, Div. 8, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 3664, Cert. 1846, Div. 2, for term ending December 31, 1913. Digitized by LiOOQle

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NOW FOR ACTIVITY. By Mrs, E. L. Mathis, President. WE hail with delight the poetic “Sep- tember Morn.” No doubt all have returned from their sum- mer vacations and are as delighted to be at home in harness again as they were eager to get away. Here’s hoping that you were benefited physically, mentally and spiritually, and that with the passing of the “dog days” the lethargy caused by the extremely hot sum- mer has passed away leaving each with a “mind to do.” May we accomplish much in the next few months. This finds your president in new quar- ters. Yes, • we are now located in the beau- tiful little city of Jackson, down in “Sunny Tennessee.” Surely our lot has fallen in pleasant places, and we would be glad to stay here forever. As all nature prepares for her long winter sleep, mankind settles down to work, for we will all bear testimony that when the woods were green, we plainly heard the irresistible “call of the wild,” and serious thought was an effort. How we must hustle now to make up for lost time 1 We are anxious that the Auxiliary shall make wonderful growth this winter, and we shall have a host of new members when Nature awakens in the spring. Joyfully I sound the clarion call on in- vitation to the wives, daughters, mothers, and sisters of every member of the O. R. T. The Auxiliary needs you and you need the Auxiliary. In all the walks of life, women are awakening to the need of a broader knowl- edge of affairs, most especially the knowl- edge of affairs in which our men folks are most vitally concerned. The men need our intelligent sympathy. Those homes are happiest where there is sympathetic co- operation. It seems to be the popular opinion that woman- is called to the humblest tasks of life, and shall carry a full stock of patience and sympathy. At any rate, we believe it is the highest ambition of every woman to make this old world a happier place for our loved ones, and when we shall have passed away, may the world be better for our having lived. To accomplish this am- bition woman must ever, be on the alert to so place the leaven that it may leaven the whole. List of the Eight Vice-Presidents’ Territories. First Vice-President, Mrs. G. W. Hillcy, Amherst Ave., Jamaica. L. I.-N. Y. : Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia. Second Vice-President, Mrs. ].' H. Wil- liams, Wilson, N. C. : North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and West Indies. Third Vice-President, Mrs. W. C. Wat- son. Osmer. B. Columbia : Canada and the Alaskan Territory. Fourth Vice-President, Mrs. T. M. Boyd, Oakland, Ore.: Washington State, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. Fifth Vice-President. Mrs. O. A. Marsh, Roxabel, Ohio: Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky. Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois. Sixth Vice-President, Mrs. L. Meador, Minco, Oklahoma: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Digitized by LiOOQle

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1482 The Railroad Telegrapher. Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. Seventh Vice-President, Mrs. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho: Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado and Utah. Eighth Vice-President, Mrs. H. C. Gil- mer, Fruitdale, Alabama: Texas, Louisi- ana, Mississippi, Alabama, Mexico, New Mexico and Central America.. Mss. E. L. Mathis, President. Note* from the Grand Secretary and . Treasurer. The main subject for discussion at the International Congress of School Hygiene, held in the city of Buffalo, N. Y., the last week in August, was the “Relation of the Public School to the Home Conditions.” Hundreds of the children of members of the O. R. T., and their wives, attend the public schools of our country, and many are entering for the first time during the month of September. It would be interesting to know how many of the O. R..T. brothers and their wives have given any thought or considera- tion to the above subject. It is my opinion, if the Ladies’ Auxiliary does nothing else as an organization, we would have all we could do to consider the “Relation of the Public Schools to Our Homes.” Only can the parents decide this, espe- cially the mother, and if she is not given the proper education herself as to her child’s needs, how can she direct its edu- cation. Only by the father and mother knowing what education their children should have will they be in a position to determine if their children are specimens for experi- mentation for the educators who have jurisdiction over the schools where their children attend. Consideration should be given to the bet- ter education of our girls, and they should have schools for domestic science, and vocational schools, to fit them to earn a living if necessary. O. R. T. brothers, insist on your wives joining the Ladies’ Auxiliary, so that we can become so organized that the subjects that are out of the range of the O. R. T. can be handled by the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and we can become a mighty influence for these great reforms. Initiation and dues to join in the month of September, is ninety cents, October is eighty cents. Blanks can be secured from the vice-presidents, local officers, and the grand secretary and treasurer at her ad- dress, 2021 Longwood st, Baltimore, Md. Three sets of prizes will be given for the last half of the term: First, a prize to the first five members getting the most new members in their locals. Second, a prize to the first five members getting the most new members in the Grand Division. * Third, a prize to the three O. R. T. brothers who get the most L. A. mem- bers. This will get you in shape for the six months’ contest, beginning January 1, 1914, to end June 30, 1914. Sister Olive Lester expects to get new members on her vacation to the Northwest, and will go as far as Seattle, Wash. On her return, preparations will be made for the joint meeting of members and non- members to be held in the city of Minne- apolis, early in October. All sisters who can attend this meeting write to Sister S. Olive Lester, to her ad- dress, 912 S. Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn., Flat 7. Sister O. A. Marsh, fifth vice-president, is planning a joint meeting of the wives of the members of the Queen City Teleg- raphers’ Club of Cincinnati, Ohio, and she wishes to hold a meeting in the afternoon in the parlors of the Grand Hotel, and again at night, the same time as the club meets. This meeting is planned for the last of October. All those who can attend, write to Mrs. O. A. Marsh, Roxabel, Ohio. Bro. Marsh is secretary and treasurer of the club, and will assist in advertising this meeting. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1483 Many of the new Ladies’ Auxiliary em- blem pins have been sold, and the sisters are delighted with them. These pins are gold at the back, with a white enamel front. The letters “L. A., O. R. T„” and the telegraph instrument and wreath are in gold, and are so raised that they make a beautiful showing with the white background. They have a substantial pin, and the corners are so that they do not catch in anything. Price of pin is 75 cents, and they are the same quality as the O. R. T. gold buttons, which sell for $1.00. Let your wife buy one, O. R. T. brother. It is to be hoped that every O. R. T. brother will read the minutes of the Ladies’ Auxiliary convention held in Baltimore. Md., May last. He is privileged to compare notes with the O. R. T. minutes, and at the same time realize that the Ladies’ Auxiliary is only four years old, and the O. R. T. is twenty- seven. I think that he will be struck with the business ability of the delegates, and also can see that all rules and changes will ad- vance the interests of the O. R. T., as well as the Ladies’ Auxiliary. While the members have paid better than at any time before, yet there is room for improvement, and I urge every member to send in dues promptly, and thereby give time for many other things pertaining to the work. All back members who would like to rejoin the Auxiliary, can do so by making a new application, and paying the necessary fees. Get a blank and come back, sisters, and help us in this grand work of Veform. Local No. 23, Colorado Midland Division, 81, has the honor of having all the mem- bers paid to date by August 1st, and they arc planning for many pleasant times, and new members. I have so many requests for blanks and information that space will not allow to Mention, and I thank the brothers for their interest, and offered help, and hope that it will result in many new members, and new locals. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Sec'y and Treas., L. A., to O. R. T. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1484 The Railroad Telegrapher. G. A. Buchmiller. J. G. Mais. H. J. Yakge* O. R. T. GROUP— SOO LINE RY — MEDFORD, WIS. D. I. Tignor. II. E. Browse. \V. S. Sykes. O. R. T. MEMBERS— SEABOARD AIR LINE— HENDERSON, N. C. Digitized by LiOOQle

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UNION LABEL NOTICE. a W // \ 'll There will be published in this department the names of firms in the United States and Canada who handle union label goods. NECKWEAR. Hirschman & Kahn, Baltimore, Mil. Royal ' Neckwear Co., 702-706 West 12th st.. Chicago, 111. D. E. L. Meyer, New York, N. Y. Grossman & Zuckerman, New York, N. Y. The Majestic Neckwear Co., New York, N. Y. A. W. Cowen & Bros., New York, N. Y. J. I. Gumport & Son, New York, N. Y. N. Schwent Mfg. Neckwear. New York. X. Y. Friedman Bros. & Son Neckwear Co., New York, N. Y. C. Stellen, 16 Allen st., New York, N. Y. Weil & Livingston, Men’s Neckwear, New York, N. Y. Schatzer, Weisbart & Thaw, New York, N. Y. Levy & Marcus, New York, N. Y. Arthur Siegman, New York, N. Y. Alexander & Harris Co., New York, N. Y. Louis Kramer, New York, N. Y. H. Cottford, New York, N. Y. James H. Stark & Co., New York, N. Y. G. Vorzimer & Son, New York, N. Y. S. H. Solomon’s Sons Neckwear Co., St. Louis, Mo. SUSPENDERS. Nancy Hanks Suspender Co.. Augusta, Maine. American Suspender Co., Aurora. 111. Graft Suspender Co., Chicago, 111. Monarch Suspender Co., 531 Fifth avc.. Chicago, III. American Suspender Co.. Cincinnati, Ohio. Superior Suspender Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Unit Web Suspender Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Milwaukee Suspender Mfg. Co., Milwau- kee, Wis. Win. Gerhard Suspender Mfg. Co.. Mil- waukee, Wis. North Star Suspender Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Monroe Suspender Co., Felderman Bros., 565 Broadway, New York, N.' Y. Metropolitan Suspender Co., A. Klaristen- feld. New York, N. Y. A. Erode & Son, New York, N. Y. S. Blechman & Sons, New York, N. Y. Imperial Suspender Co., Morris Bros., 573 Broadway, New York. N. Y. Knickerbocker Suspender Co., Adolph Lub- litz. New York, N. Y. S. Schaffer. 34 Walker st.. New York, N. Y. M. & S. Peller. New York, N. Y. Yale Suspender Co., 452 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Manhattan Suspender Co., 106 Franklin st.. New York, N. Y. Lion Suspender Co., L. Baum & Co.. 310 Church st.. New York, N. Y. Empire State Suspender Co., Rudolph Lub- litz, 548 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Arrow Suspender Co., 474 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Kleinman Bros. Suspender Co., 37 Allen st.. New York, N. Y. Meixler & Lehiller, New York, N. Y. Stein Bros., New York, N. Y. Capitol Suspender Co., New York, N. Y. Lerenthal & Kotler. New York, N. Y. Lewis Openheimer’s Sons, Philadelphia, Pa. Inland Suspender Co.. Spokane, Wash. Union Suspender Co., Spokane, Wash. •S. H. Solomon Sons Neckwear Co., St. Louis, Mo. Druck Bros.. St. Paul. Minn. Capital Suspender Co., Louis D. Horne, St. Paul, Minn. The Little Indian Co., Syracuse, N. Y. The Leadlay Mfg. Co., Winnipeg, Man., Can. TENTS. AWNINGS AND CANVAS. A. Cronkey. Denver, Colo. WEAVERS bred Wykes Co., Liverpool. N. Y. Digitized by Google

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The lazy man finds it easier to say than do. * * * Fortunate is the man who is able to cash his hopes. * * * Some of us are poor through having too many friends. * * * Life is just one thing after another — to do without. * * * Some earnest people get religion — others - only dyspepsia. * * * One’s dislike, unlike one’s umbrella, is usually returned. * * * The world is estimated to have 28,269,200 square miles of fertile land. * * * It’s simply impossible for anyone to keep his happiness to himself. * * * The more a man knows the easier it is to keep his mouth shut. * * * It is often easier to express an opinion than to suppress it. * * * All the pull in the world wouldn’t pull some fellows together. * * * Some men’s characters only last until the whitewash wears off. * * * It is hard to be true if your life has been made up on insincerity. * * * Coal was used in England in the year 850, in Belgium in 1198, and in China less than a century later. A man and his wife are one when they are tied for first place. * * * If you must raise a crop of wrinkles, smiling brings the better sort * * * A man isn’t necessarily crooked because he can’t keep a straight face. * * * All things may come to those who wait, but they are apt to come from the discard. * * * The best thing about many a man is his good opinion of himself. * * * It doesn’t require much of an actor to play the fool to perfection. * * * Ask some people to take your part, and they will take all you have. * * * In some cases money is the only sugar that sweetens matrimony. * * * There is no time a man wants the earth more than when he is seasick. * * * The man who keeps up with time usually has an alarm clock to help him. * * * The strength of a woman lies in the proper display of her weakness. * * * When a man breaks his word to you once, all his promises look cracked. * * * So well do some people love to hear themselves talk that they don’t know the difference between a conversation and a monologue. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1488 The Railroad Telegrapher. No man can expect to retain the respect of others who has none for himself. * * * Men who talk about their work and women about their neighbors are both very tiresome. * * * Conduct yourself so they won’t have to see your card to recognize you as a union man. * * * The Great Northern Railway Company will install gas-electric motor cars for its short-line work. * * * Ductile metallic tungsten, which can be drawn into fine wire, is now produced in electric furnaces. ♦ * * There is only 'one thing of which we can be absolutely certain in regard to family trees, namely, that everybody's family is exactly as old as everybody else's family. — Lippincott's. In these days the poor man can’t afford to run for office and the rich don't dare to. * * * It is true that nothing ever happens if you have selected that sort of a place to reside. * * * Some of the finest examples of elec- trically equipped coal mines are to be found in Nova Scotia. * » * When a man gives up it simply means that the resistance was stronger than his own perseverance. * * * Express packages in nearly all large rail- way stations are now handled by electric trucks and elevators. * * * The people who are weighed in the bal- ance and found wanting are always the first to complain that the scales are out of order. PLURAL OFFERINGS AT THE FfXERAI, OK PAST-PRESIDENT A. 1). T1H RSTON. Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE MAN ALONE. ABIT of lead and the keen eye of the white had wrought a change in the aged chief. A bloodthirsty warrior but a few hours before. Now a thoughtful man, with the prejudices of race hatred brushed aside. Death had drawn aside the curtain and he was receiving a glimpse of the great beyond — felt the presence of some great power, and with \t came an under- standing such as he had never known. In the presence of his Creator and yet he knew it not. To him Christianity was unknown. His only acquaintance with the new white race which landed on his shores was the drunken traders who had bartered the Indian’s hospitality with firewater and treachery. Outside the tepee door an aged squaw was brewing herbs in a rough iron kettle suspended over a smouldering fire by crotched sticks. Taking a battered tin cup, a proud acquisition from the whites, she dipped it full of the steaming liquid, and with slow, stoic movements, took it to where the wounded chief lay on his bed of furs. She spoke no word, but in a low, mourn- ful tone, chanted the death song of her tribe. She realized as well as he, that there were but a few short hours to live. It is characteristic of the Indian to conceal emotion, but as she handed the cup to her chief, tears trinkled down her weather- beaten face. She was turning back the hands of time when both were young and he wooed and won her — she the prettiest daughter of a neighboring chieftain. Black Cloud, too, must for an instant, have had similar thoughts. His proud head bowed, then sternly he raised again. He waved the potion aside. “No good, now," he said. “I speak with my people.” They gathered silently awaiting the last word of their chief. With pain apparent in every movement, the old orator of many a camp fire, arose to deliver his last oration; a prophecy to his. people. “I go now to new hunting grounds. My eyes see different and before I go listen to one long in your tribe. We fight the white man from over the waters — but no good. They many — we few. Their ways not our ways. Our people will much suffer — but wait. In many moons comes one of our tribe known in the ways of the white man. He fight our battles in the camp of the great white chief. * * * * Years had flown and the words of the dying chieftain were forgotten or existed only as a legend passed down from squaw to squaw. Civilization had driven the Indian further and further back until their once broad land, bounded only by two great oceans, was confined to tiny reserva- tions. A squaw, seated on a fallen log near camp, with a bright-eyed youngster, crouched at her feet watching intently each movement of her lips, as though bound by a spell. They were living again in the lore of long ago. In the days when their race was supreme and the white race — to use the present expression — were mere squatters. The woman was one of the oldest of the tribe and, in accordance with the red man’s custom, was the bearer of the history of the tribe. The boy was th« chieftain's son. Time and time again he deserted the sports of his companions to listen to the old woman’s tales. Today she had a new story for his ears — the prophecy of the dying chieftain, passed down from generation to genera- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1490 The Railroad Telegrapher. tion, but now practically forgotten by all but herself. “I be the chief. I learn the white man’s ways. I go to his camp.” But the boy’s dream to aid his people was brought to a sudden ending, for the time at least, by subsequent events of the day. A large number of the .younger braves had been to a nearby settlement. The Government was paying their usual annuities. That meant money. Money meant whiskey. Mix Indian and whiskey and the product is fight. Against the advice of the old, seasoned warriors of the tribe, they decided to at- tack the neighboring post. "Little Chief,” as the chieftain’s son was called, stood in the background among the shadows cast by the camp fire. He listened to the mutinous words and his black eyes snapped with indignation. The officers at the post had made a favorite of him. Their wives, too, had taken an unusual interest in this wee specimen of a “red skin” who was old beyond his years. . The affection shown him was an unknown quality to the bow. His own mother, fond ehough of him in a way, in her stoic Indian manner seldom displayed even a semblance of affection. He wavered between loyalty to his tribe and a sense of justice to his new found friends. Then thought of the coming bloodshed and was off. Army life on the plains at the best is monotonous and this particular day had been unusually warm and the evening but little better. Groups of regulars were scat- tered about trying to kill the early evening hours with various diversions. A youngster made his way quietly through the Isles of tents, by the blue- coated soldiers with whom he was accus- tomed to frolic, straight to the only frame house of the post, the headquarters of Major Andrews. “What’s up, Little Chief. Why so ser- ious?” It was Major Andrews himself, standing in the doorway, an amused ex- pression upon his face as he watched the little chap, with a chief’s headgear and a shawl of many colors over one shoulder, approaching. But the expression changed to one of alarm as he heard of the out- break planned that night. He shuddered to think of the results. A garrison grown lax from months of Indian inactivity. But for the warning a massacre of all — not only the .men, but women and children, even his Little Bess.” “Little Chief,” do you know what your warning means to us? It’s life to probably every member of this post.” “I know. I go now.” And he turned to retrace his steps. There was a note of sorrow in his voice. They were safe — but he — he had betrayed his people, and that meant death or exile even to a chief- tain’s son. Andrews, too, realized the fact, and attempted to persuade him to remain at the post. But the little fellow drew him- self to his full height and said, “I Little Chief. Indian chief no afraid.” The major’s daughter, a dark-haired girl of ten, whose sweet beauty gave prom- ise of a beautiful womanhood in years to come, stood nearby, absorbing the conver- sation. She did not know the fate awaiting the in- former but an instinct whispered of danger. She ran up to him, took his brown hands in her wee ones and childishly said, “Little Chief, I likes you. Stay with me and the soldier men.” This entreaty from his play- mate was most too much for him, he wavered, then took to his heels and was gone in the dusk of the early evening. The outbreak proved a failure and only resulted in the inglorious retreat of the braves to their own camp, more or less wounded in flesh and spirit. Someone had told — but who? A decrepit old man was accuse-' r.f the deed. Torture was a pre- liminary to ins final fate. The old man stoically stood ready for his punishment. There flashed through l.i> mind Little Chief’s attraction for the p.si. Could it be — even so, what matter? lie was fond of the little chap. His race was nearly- run; the boy's just begun. A small figure came between the tortured and his tortur- ers. A voice husky but firm said. “Not he. I told the white man." Ordinarily the punishment was death, but as a chieftain’s son he was spared. A punishment meaning even more to an In- dian, was to be meted out to him. Ignored by all, from the lowest to the highest in camp. Former playmates fled at his mere Digifized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher 1491 approach and even his own father and mother turned their backs upon him with a surely “Ugh,” He stood this for a day, but that night tied his few belongings into a large ker- chief and crept away into the night. He knew not where he was going. His one idea being to get as far away from camp as possible. Out on the prairie he stopped on the lone trail, knelt and repeated the white man’s prayer. His voice wavered and his courage was on the verge of a breakdown. He was only a boy after all, with boyish instincts, and to feel himself an outlaw from his race was more than his boyish heart could bear. Too proud to call upon his white friends he wandered— just wandered. Nature fur- nished him a bare existence with berries and other scant vegetation of the prairie. When at last he came in the vicinity of white settlers he was able to secure odd jobs, for which he was repaid with food and sometimes lodging. Locked in his stubborn, uncomplaining self, is the history of the struggles of the following few years of his boyhood. Work from sunrise to sunset. At night, painful study by the flickering wood fire. In time he accumu- lated a little money— a very little, and yet enough to pay his tuition in a small pre- paratory school. Handicapped as he was he forged ahead of his white schoolmates and at last even the white man’s college was conquered. He was a man. Equipped with a man’s knowledge and ready for his life work — the fight for his people. ♦ * * * Washington wondered. Members of Congress rubbed their eyes hazily. Was it a dream or just another twentieth cen- tury marvel? A young man had arrived in their midst, and unknown and alone, created such a sentiment for the American Indian, that both Houses were glad to climb upon the wave of public sentiment, leaving “special interests” in the “breakers,” vainly clamoring for delay in legislation. The “Indian Citizenship Bill” was out of the hands of the committee and passed the House in record time and was forwarded to the Senate. The bill provided for full citizenship to all Indians possessing the usual qualifica- tions required of his white brethren; pro- vided for recompensation of land already taken, apportioned the reservations into individual farms of clear title and removed the desire for intoxicants by eliminating Federal supervision over the Indians’ per sonal liberties. News that the stranger was to be al- lowed the privilege of the floor of the Senate at the final debate on the bill, filled the galleries to their fullest capacity. The population of the city seemed to turn out as a whole to hear the orator, whose per- sonality was the topic of the day. Both sides completed their debate and then there was a hush. A young man arose, tall, well built, a face containing a wealth of meaning to a • reader of human nature. A face such as is seldom passed without a second glance. Every feature a line of strength, determi- nation and nobility. Occasionally his face was lighted by an expression, which can come only from one who has “lived,” who has been tempered by the bitter struggles for an existence. The half smile usually ended in a sad sort of yearning look. A look from those large black eyes and one was his friend for all time. Some were disappointed when he com- menced to speak. The Senate boasted of the greatest orators of the land and bril- liant speeches were no novelty. From an Indian, of a race renowned from early his- tory as orators, they had expected more. Instead of the usual flowery display of words this young fellow was using the simplest, most direct delivery. Every word direct to the point. Every sentence a mes- sage in itself. The disappointment gave way to fascina- tion— a magnetic attraction. The grave, earnest speaker was holding his vast audi- ence as a single listener. The last word spoken and yet the audience remained still, following the Indian down through history, thinking for the first time seriously of a debt long overdue. The man had accom- plished his mission. Americans may be careless, sometimes self-engrossed, but underneath all is a heart that rings true, a spirit of justice and fair play. They recognized the merit of the stranger’s plea for his people. At Digitized by Google

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1492 The Railroad Telegrapher. last it dawned upon them that a people from whom they had wrested the most wonderful land of two hemispheres some four centuries before, were still living un- recognized, denied even a citizenship to a country rightfully theirs. Receiving a pit- tance from the Government as though ob- jects of charity. Sadly they realized that back in the 60’s they had rent the nation asunder fighting for a race foreign to our soil. Made them citizens as in a day. Leaving the Indian in the background, too proud to press his claims. They had passed the Indian by, con- necting him hazily with rum, laziness and treachery. They forgot a hospitality far superior to our present day brand, shown to the first white men landing on their shores. Forgot that it was the white man who taught them the use of rum. Forgot the strength of an Indian’s friendship. The quiet, gentlemanly stranger had made them remember. In one section of the gallery a jolly group of girls listened to the speaker, and at the conclusion of the address were en- thusiastically discussing this new topic of the day. Among them was a beautiful girl in her twenties who joined but little in the conversation. Politely attentive and yet to a close observer there was a sad, far-away look in her face. “He’s only an Indian, after all." The remark came carelessly from one of the group. The far-away look faded from the face of Bess Andrews, her quietness van- ished as though giving way to pent up emotions. “Yes, only an Indian — that’s all,” she said. That’s been our treatment of the race down through history. A race naturally endowed with a high intellect, capable of rising to better things, has been spurned. Scorned merely because they had the spirit to resent the invasion of a land rightfully theirs.” “You girls go into hysteria over a for- eign prince or specimen of nobility entirely devoid of the qualities which make a man, and here at home sneer at one of nature’s noblemen — this man of the plains. A man who has overcome the opposition of his own people, endured all the hardships of poverty and under conditions which a white boy would have faltered, succeeded in edu- cating himself in the white man’s way. Yes — He is only an Indian — that’s all.” “Perhaps it’s no harm to confide in you a little story, as the other is dead now. You will know then why you have regarded me as a girl without a heart. When I was but a wee girl my father’s regiment was stationed on the frontier and there we learned to know the Indian, to know the conditions under which he was labor- ing, to realize his side of the case. One youngster, a trifle older than myself, a chieftain’s son, I believe, became a daily visitor at the post, making himself in his quaint way, a general favorite. Proud, fearless, honest to a fault, he was a friend of which to be proud. One night he warned us of a massacre and forfeited his own life as a result. That’s all of my little story, and you will understand why my love has been — and always will be — just a memory.” She paused and half-turned at the ap- proach of her father, who was accompanied by the stranger — the speaker of the day. After the forihalities of introduction, Col. Andrews, with a twinkle in his eye, gazed from his daughter to the big “six- footer” towering among them. “Bess, this is ‘Your Little Chief.’ Th'e lad, we thought dead. He appeared very much alive today, did he not?” , The two stood as if forgetful of the others present— a meeting without words. Happy weeks followed. The man’s work at the Capitol was finished and yet he lin- gered. A new found happiness was in possession of him which he dared not ana- lyze. A lonely, hard life his had been and this was his glimpse of sunshine. Then came the awakening. Accustomed from boyhood up to rely upon his own resources, to weigh each problem of life, he gradually began to question his new found happiness. Returning from the Andrews’ home one evening he pondered for hours in the soli- tude of his own room. Yes, he was in love with his onetime playmate. A love absorb- ing all else. And then arose the shadow of race barrier. He was but an Indian. She the daughter of an American, with the highest social position. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1493 Once before he had been an exile. Then exile was forced upon him. Another exile was facing him. This time self-inflicted. He would go. A night express bore him to the West — to his people. A polite note to the Andrews thanking them for their courtesies and giving a trivial explanation for his sudden departure, was the only word he left. She must not know. * * * * Three years had accomplished wonders on the little reservation. Thrift was in evidence throughout the tract once a barren, uncultivated waste. “The Man Alone,” once an outcast from his people was now their leader and pride. With a wonderful zeal he had taught them how to take advantage of the white man’s citizen- ship. The work for his people had for the time distracted his attention from his own personal loss, then came the reaction. A listness seemed to consume him. ' The tribesmen anxiously watched him day by day. They feared to lose their leader. One day he stood on the plains, gazing to all intents, at the beautiful sunset, but his mind was far beyond. He was think- ing of the “Happy Hunting Grounds” of his ancestors, thinking of a future life without racial barriers, to separate him from one he loved. His mustang, standing by his side, rub- bed her silky head affectionately against his shoulder as if in sympathy with his mood. A tiny speck appeared in the horizon. The Indian gave it no special thought but watched it for want of a better purpose. It grew and soon the dull thud of a motor became audible. The motor car drew up but a short distance away and a party of four or five alighted. The Indian's heart gave a jump. Was he dreaming? He saw but one person and that was “She.” Andrews joined him alone. “Come,” he said, “the rest are waiting for you. But tell me first why you ran away? Why you left us with no clue to your where- abouts ?” The other bowed his head and simply said, “1 was but an Indian and Bess .” There his voice failed him. Andrews ejaculated “Just as I thought.” Then again addressing his companion. “See here. Our family generations back boast of a mar- riage into a chieftain’s family. So there are no racial barriers after all. They went back to the machine together — and “The Man Alone” was of the past. — By L. R. Glass, in The Railroad Reporter and Traveler s’ News. THE HEROISM OF ODSLEY. ODSLEY stood on the street corner and waited patiently lor the car that did not come. It was not his custom to wait patiently for anything, street cars least of all, but today his humor was exceptional. Ragged little newsboys wrangling over a penny knocked against him, nearly throwing him off his feet; people shoved and elbowed him as they crowded by, and Odsley, the exclusive, the immaculate, remained imperturbable. And such a humor on a hot, sultry day 1 When the car finally reached the corner, Odsley swung himself aboard with the gayety of a schoolboy and began a good-natured sur- vey of his fellow passengers. There was a fagged-out little messenger in the corner of the car, very listless and tired looking. Odsley hoped that the boy was going home to a kind, cheerful mother and a good supper; he really felt quite concerned about the little chap. Then there was an old woman who looked like a for- eigner, with a shawl over her shoulders in spite of the heat ; something sinister and something stately in her straight pose and clean cut profile. Next to her two noisy shopgirls related in stage whispers what “he said” and what “she said,” and glanced coyly around at the other passengers to see if they had by any chance been over- heard, and then — Odsley could scarcely believe his eyes — sat the absolutely most bewitching young person it had ever been his good fortune to behold. She looked very young and sweet and fresh, her trim little figure clad in the very acme of good taste and general air of good breeding, which lent the very last touch of charm in Odslcy’s fastidious eye. When the young lady finally rose to leave the car, instinct- ively Odsley rose, too. It flashed across his mind that he could never think of him- self as a chivalrous gentleman again should Digitized by Google

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1494 The Railroad Telegrapher. lie leave this girl, manifestly troubled and afraid to encounter alone such disturbing adventures as might be in wait for her before she should reach home. To be sure, he must give no sign of the part he in- tended to play, but he should be there, near at hand, in case help might be needed. Secretly, he hoped he might be called upon in her defense. Leaving the car, the girl hurried down one of the quiet and practically deserted streets. It was the portion of the city re- moved from busyness and business, and the owners of most of the homes on either side being still away in the country, the street was uncommonly quiet, and their footfalls sounded alarmingly distinct. Hearing someone at a distance behind her, the girl turned her head, glancing uneasily over her shoulder. The appearance of Odsley was in every way assuring, and it seemed to him that she continued her way manifestly with more confidence. Suddenly, although there was not a soul in sight, the girl paused, and with every ap- pearance of distress and confusion, stood looking up at the door of a house before which she had stopped. Much mystified, Odsley made haste to her relief. “Excuse me,” he said reassuringly; “can I be of any assistance?” The girl turned toward him with wide, frightened eyes, and her voice quavered pitifully as she spoke. "That’s — that’s our house,” she faltered. Odsley turned and looked at the house; it was a substantial, comfortable looking building, and he observed about him no cause for alarm. “Is something the matter with your house?” he ventured kindly. She nodded, her voice for the moment failing her. “A man has just gone in,” she resumed when she had regained articula- tion, “and he should not have gone in ; he's a burglar.” “A burglar 1” repeated Odsley in amaze- ment. The girl nodded. “The house is sup- posed to be closed ; all of these houses are supposed to be closed; that’s why lie’s so daring. Aunt Kate and I came in just for a day or two, and we are quite alone, and — oh dear, oh dear, I wish you could do something; that fearful man is probably murdering poor Aunt Kate at this very minute 1 ' He sprang up the steps without further hesitation. “You won’t be hurt yourself?” he heard the girl call after him, and the very evident concern on his behalf gave him a singular sense of pleasure. He shook his head and quietly pushed open the door. In his haste the man ahead of him had neglected to fasten the catch, so that Odsley entered absolutely without sound. Once inside, he peered cautiously about A light shaded by a thick red shade burned feebly in the hall, but aside from that the entire lower floor was in darkness. He moved carefully and cautiously forward, his eyes becoming gradually accustomed to the almost total darkness. Now and then he stopped, gazing intently into some cor- ner of the room where the shadows lay thickest, waiting for some dark form to move. Nothing stirred. Momentarily he expected to find himself held in the rays of a burglar’s lantern, with a glistening revolver threatening his head, but he re- mained unmolested. He felt fairly satis- fied that the burglar was not on that floor, and making his way to the hall he pro- ceeded silently to mount the stairs. Halfway up he heard a sound that quickened the blood in his veins ; it was someone softly whistling the strain of a popular air. Noiselessly Odsley mounted two more steps, bringing his head above the floor level, so. that he could peer over and sec into the very room from which the whistling seemed to come. The object of his search stood before the large bureau and was examining its contents. Evidently he was finding little to his liking, for he was scattering things right and left in his impatience. He was a good-sized man and Odsley quickly grasped that he was to meet with no mean antagonist; but the sight of a burglar who whistled at his work made him fairly thirst for the fray. Slowly and carefully lie mounted the remaining steps, bringing him within sight of the other man. Near the door he paused to gather himself well together, then he stepped cautiously forward until he was well within the door. The man had not turned, but he must have caught the reflection in the glass, for suddenly he whirled about. “What the Digitized by jOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1495 ” he ejaculated, but without finishing his question sprang at Odsley with the fury of a maniac. Odsley was prepared, the two men grap- pled instantly and -for a time stood sway- ing and struggling like two well-matched wrestlers. Then, their fury gaining fire, they whirled and crashed blindly up and down the length of the room. Chairs and tables went over with a ruinous crash, and still they fought sullenly and silently, neither man uttering a word. Presently Odsley was aware that he was getting the worst of it, and with all his strength and agility the powerful arms which now gripped him and which were slowly but surely pushing him to the wall were more than he had been prepared for. Both were panting for breath and Odsley felt his pulse throbbing in his ears in what seemed a deafening roar. He was con- scious of wondering vaguely what had be- come of “Aunt Kate,” and if she had in- deed been murdered by this brute who seemed about to crush the life out of him. Then, in taking a step backwards, his foot struck against the leg of an overturned table and the two men went down together with an appalling crash. Odsley had fallen underneath and he felt himself fairly beaten. He waited to feel the other’s hand upon his throat, but he did not. The fall had somewhat stunned Odsley, and for a' minute he lay quite motionless; to his surprise, so did the other. With a sudden strength born of desperation, Odsley gathered all his re- maining strength, turning the other man upon his back and pinning him by the throat. Then his grasp relaxed in sudden horror ; the other man, it appeared, was dead. He noticed now that in falling the man had struck his head against the open door, and there was an unpleasant gash where he had struck. Odsley pulled apart the shirt and felt for the heart-beat. To his infinite relief the heart was steadily beating, and he saw now that the man breathed. With an instant return of his attitude of defense he reached toward a heap of handkerchiefs and tics which had fallen upon the floor, and judging that at any minute his adversary might return to consciousness, stoutly and dexterously bound and gagged him. Then With a sav- age, “Stay there, will you,” to the prostrate form at his feet, he hurried downstairs to reassure the girl who must be so anx- iously awaiting the outcome of the ad- venture. To his surprise she looked up as he re- appeared, no trace of worry on her pretty face, and her dimples displayed most be- witchingly. “Do you know,” she said sweetly, “I have made the funniest mis- take.” “Mistake?” repeated Odsley aghast. The girl nodded, still smiling. “That isn’t really Aunty’s home after all.” “Oh, isn’t it?” observed Odsley frigidly. “No,” pursued the girl, still with con- siderable amusement. “You see these four houses are all pretty much alike, and this one next door is Aunt Kate’s, and dear Aunt Kate probably sitting safe and happy inside, all the while I was worrying so for her safety.” She paused for Odsley to appreciate the situation, "but Odsley was staring blankly beyond her, and before his eyes there seemed suddenly to blaze the startling headlines of the next morning’s paper. There would be his name, and probably his picture. The men at his club would have it with their morning coffee, and they would appreciate the humor of the situa- tion no doubt, as Odsley could not. All the world would read it, all the world would laugh. • The girl was murmuring meditatively, “That house which you went into is the Binghams’ ; I thought they were all away.” And her face suddenly brightened as she added suddenly, “Why, that must have been Jack.” Then for the first time she seemed struck with something unusual in Odsiey’s appearance. “Oh,” she gasped, “you didn’t hurt him, did you?” “I am inclined to think I did,” returned Odsley savagely. “You did?” she exclaimed, and further scrutinizing his disheveled appearance. “Oh, you’ve murdered him! You coward, you’ve stolen in upon him in his own house and you’ve murdered him.” “I have not,” returned Odsley shortly, "and furthermore, I followed your own in- structions. You told me he was a burglar.” Digitized by Google

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1496 The Railroad Telegrapher. “I didn’t ask you to murder anyone; I just asked you to go in and see if he were hurting Aunt Kate.” Her voice was rising to a hysterical wail and Odsley glanced apprehensively up and down the street. She was about to cry out, but he caught her firmly by the wrist. “Listen to me,” he demanded harshly, “and don’t you speak a word, not one word. Stand here until I have turned the corner and you can not hear my steps; then call a policeman if you wish and go to the re- lease of your neighbor. You will find him upstairs to the right. I think he will not have moved far. But remember, not one word until I am out of sight and hearing." Only half convinced, in spite of the ferocity of his manner, that the girl would obey, he hastened down the steps with terror pursuing every move. A block fur- ther down he passed what he judged to be the special night watchman, and he knew that as soon as he reached the girl the neighborhood would be aroused. Should he run he knew that he would at once be- come conspicuous. Should he walk he felt that he should be overtaken. His battered condition forbade his confronting the bold glare of the lights in the street car. Odsley felt very miserable. He wondered why he had ever cared whether the girl’s aunt were murdered and her house rifled. If the newspapers really got hold of it he felt that he could never enter his office again. It was evident that he must give up business and go to live in an out-of-the- way place on the other side of the globe which few Americans visited. He won- dered if there was such a place. It was a horrid world with every man’s hand raised, not against him, but to hide a smile of amusement and derision. Nevertheless, he began to realize that he was rapidly reaching home and the police had not overtaken him. He glanced at his watch ; it was after seven and he knew that dinner and his brother must already be waiting for him. When he finally reached his home he hesitated and glanced furtively at the house. If he could only get to his room and rid himself of his torn clothes be- fore any affectionate and inquiring eye should fall upon them. The next minute he had opened the door and was bounding up the softly carpeted stairs; an instant more and he had reached the sanctum of his own room, had closed the door, and sunk completely unnerved into a chair. The door-bell rang shortly and he sprang to the window to look out. It was not the police. Better still, it was a messenger boy bringing news that Odsley’s brother was dining with friends at a hotel up town and would be glad to have him join them; but for that evening it seemed singularly preferable to dine alone. Odsley rose earlier than was his custom next morning and with feverish haste grasped the morning paper and eagerly read the headlines. He had twice glanced over the paragraph for which he was looking before he recognized it as the one in which he was concerned. It was a sensational account of an attempt at bur- glary and, incidentally, murder. It was plain that there was no clew to his identity, and his relief was extreme. The man, he was pleased to find, was not seriously hurt. The evidence gained by the police was strangely contradictory, for Bingham declared that he saw the man distinctly who entered his house, that he was uncommonly well dressed and of fine physique. But the girl declared that she saw him come from the house and that it was his sinister and unprepossessing ap- pearance, combined with his furtive man- ner, that alarmed her and caused her to summon help. “And I,” mused Odsley, sadly, “thought that was a pretty girl.”— By Helen Cham- pion Green; in San Francisco Argonaut. ONE CHANCE IN A MILLION. OCTOBER twilight was touching with a misty finger the gray walls of the prison, softening and beautifying their grim outlines. The hills across the river had already melted into duskiness, accentuated and relieved here and there by sudden glimmer of light. The little group of convicts working under the shadow of the hill opposite the peniten- tiary, formed a line of human grayness in the silver dusk of the coming night, that shifted and wavered as the men moved at their work. It was nearly five o'clock, and Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1497 soon the toil of the day would be over. The thought of supper, though of coarse quality and little variety, was a pleasant one after the hard exercise in the chill air, and the men talked now and then in cheer- ful undertones, with an occasional joking side remark at one of their number who had worked doggedly all day without once making an attempt to join the conversation. “Say, little funeral-face,” now asked one, “have you got a knot tied in your vocal chord? Your stream of chatty is confus- ing my brain!” “Guess being No. 13 don’t agree with the day, seeing it’s Friday;” chuckled a sec- ond, “guess the combination put an unlucky sign on his collar button.” John Mullen, known in the prison as “No. 13,” straightened up for an instant, as if to answer, but quickly changed his mind, and continued his silence, angered that he had allowed his companions to an- noy him. Then quite unexpectedly he felt a rush of gratitude toward these men for piercing his dull despair by their jibes. His quick, short-lived anger seemed to clear his brain, and steady his mind. His confusion ended, and he began to think. He forced his thoughts back over the day, to the hour he had received the letter from his half-grown daughter. She had written : Dear Papa : — Ma is awful sick. The doc- tor says it’s worry and consumption. I am nearly crazy, I am so frightened about it all. I got six different jobs and lost them all, and we didn’t have any money left and were going to be turned out when Jim got a fine job. He was raised to engineer on the Imperial Express. I heard about it and went to him and told him our trouble. He is helping us, but I am afraid it's too late for ma, I didn't want to break it too sudden, but the doctor says she is dying. Your daughter, Molly. In letters of fire those last words had burned before Mullen all day. His wife was dying; she was at death’s door because of worry, and lack of food and money. And he was helpless. The whistle that meant the end of the day’s labor sounded. The prison shops were closing, and the long rows of prison- ers were shuffling into line in the yard. The men with Mullen outside of the walls stopped work and turned toward the en- trance. They were all “trusties,” their sentences lessened by good behavior, and now nearing the ends of their terms. A keeper loitering in the distance, sauntered along with them. Mullen followed slowly in the rear, then stood still, a sudden des- perate hope seizing him. His companions went on, the keeper fell in behind them, and their figures grew blurred and indis- tinct through the dusk. For a minute longer Mullen stood as if he had been paralyzed, then he turned and ran up the steep hill like a hunted animal. He knew that in a very few minutes his escape would be discovered, and the alarm given. That there was not one chance in a million for him to get away he realized only too keenly, but desperation spurred him on. His throat grew parched and dry, his breath came in short, hard gasps. “I must find a place to hide, I must find a place to hide," he whispered to himself, and the words kept pounding against his consciousness like strokes of an anvil. The rumble of a wagon, sounded near at hand. Mullen stopped and slunk back in the bushes at the road side. The rattle of wheels came nearer, accompanied by the cheery whistle of the driver. It had grown so dark that it was hard to distinguish ob- jects clearly, even close at hand. The mo- mentary rest had steadied Mullen and given him time to form a daring plan. Boldly he stepped into the road ; the wagon was almost abreast of him, an indistinct blur through the darkness. “Hello, pardner,” he called out. “Give me a lift?” “Surel” the driver’s response was cor- dial. “Climb up here with me.” “Thanks, no. I'll ride on back,” re- sponded Mullen, adding to himself with grim humor, “my friend, you might object to the color of my clothes if you could see them 1” He swung up, and the horses, im- patient at the delay, started off briskly, luit their swift trot seemed a snail’s pace to Mullen, crouchecf tense behind them. The driver broke into a popular song; from a tumble-down house close by came the noise of clattering supper dishes and Digitized by Google

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1498 The Railroad Telegrapher. a loud laugh. Somewhere, from one or the other cottages in the little settlement, a baby began a high, fretful cry. An agony of memory swept over Mullen. The night he had last seen his home, his baby son had cried just so at the parting. The child was sick, and a week later had died. Now his wife — Through the night came the long venge- ful scream of the prison whistle. Mullen strangled back a groan of terror, and con- trolled his voice to ask : “The fire whistle — or something wrong at the prison?” The driver cocked his head to listen before he answered. “Guess some slick jail-bird gave ’em the slip. Whoever he is he’s a darn fool. They always get caught, and then they’re ten times worse off. One fellow tried to swim it, nearly drowned and then got nabbed. I was out on the river that night and helped in the chase. Gee, you oughter seen him fight 1” he chuckled. Mullen tried to laugh, but he could only shiver. The driver contiued. “They are a tough bunch down there and deserve all they get. I was sent down once to do some plumbing, and had one of the convicts to help me. He was as nice spoken a chap as I ever seen, mild and good natured. Bright, too. He wrote things for the “Star of Hope,” all of ’em nice reading pieces, mostly pathetic. One was about the light of his life going out when his wife died — and, say, know what the devil was in for? Cut his wife up in sec- tions and hid here in a potato sack!" “Why didn’t he hang?” asked Mullen, wondering how he could force the words, when his whole being was frozen with dread. “I suppose a good lawyer,” with an easy laugh. They relapsed into silence. The horses clicked on and Mullen strained his eyes through the darkness, trying to get his bearings. His plan was now quite com- plete. In former years his business had been railroading and he was familiar with the tracks and land along them all about the prison country. He knew of a little woodland on the edge of the river, and the section of track by it on which the Imperial Express stopped every night for just thirty seconds. Jim was now engineer on the Imperial and Jim was his friend. It was the millionth chance. Just a short distance more. Mullen knew exactly where the road turned up by the inlet of water. He would want to slip down without the driver missing him. He edged quietly along the wagon trusting to its rattle to cover the sound of moving. His hand touched something cold and hard, some kind of steel tool that might prove useful, so he slid it into his pocket Behind them came the warning note of an auto- mobile horn. He dropped noiselessly to the ground. The driver drew his team to one side, and the motor glided slowly past one of its occupants shouting that they thought the escaped convict might be along the road ahead. The suggestion that he had come in this direction seemed to send a quick suspicion into the driver’s mind. Abruptly he pulled up and turned toward the rear of his wagon, striking a match into a sudden flare. The wagon was empty. With a sharp oath he jerked his horses about and lashed them back toward the prison. Mullen lay flat in the bushes until the wagon had passed, then started on a dead run through the woods. Ahead of him lay the cove, gleaming like a signal of hope. The railroad was only a step beyond. “Oh, God, let the express cornel” prayed Mullen. A down train flashed past, leaving a trail of fiery sparks against the black sky. Out on the river flashlights were playing up and down. Before Mullen’s tortured brain the white, pleading face of his wife danced and wavered, and he ground his teeth and plunged on. As he ran, stumb- ling over rocks and underbrush, falling rolling, regaining his feet, he heard the siren shriek of another automobile, the shouts of the searching party. “Spread out, men,” a voice called. “I think we have him cornered.” Back of him came the crash of breaking bushes ; a thin stream of white light played through the trees. Choking, trembling, he flung himself for the marsh. Above him loomed a square, wooden box. The light Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1499 touched it for an instant, and he read, “Danger ! Explosive 1” “Dynamite for the roadbed!” he laughed crazily to himself, and with the madness of desperation he tore at the padlock with the plumber’s tool. The metal creaked and cracked. The lock gave way. He gently raised the cover, and carefully let himself down. With shaking hands he lowered the cover and waited. The shouting came nearer, then died out, then approached again. His flesh crept, and in imagination he could feel the lid lifted, and a hand seize his throat. He saw the narrow cell, the moist wall, the line of prisoners filing in. He was in his place among them again' and not for six months, but for five years more. And his wife was dying and needed him. He wanted to scream out, to beat his head against the terrible lining of the box, any- thing to relieve the inaction, the horrible torture of fright and suspense. The voices grew fainter. - After what seemed an eternity he raised the cover and looked out. The lights were playing along the edge of the woods, but about him was quiet and darkness. He climbed out, numb and cramped, and crouched against the box. The roar of a train made him turn his head. The Imperial was coming. With new energy he was off, running low, pray- ing for the searchers to stay where they were. He knew sentinels were being placed. Soon one would take his stand at the junc- tion of cove and tracks. The Express had stopped. Mullen’s breath grew labored. He had only half a minute. He reached the track embankment, and heard the signal to go ahead. The wheels were grinding around, the great body of steel was moving. With the strength of a madman he flung himself up the embankment and for the steps of the engine cab. The door of the furnace was opened and its red glare revealed Jim’s tall form at the throttle. Mullen clutched the steps and shouted: “Jiml Jiml For God’s sake help me!” The wheels were moving faster. His strength was going, his legs were dragging. With a last effort he called again, and Jim turned and thrust out a powerful arm and dragged Mullen in. Trembling, faint, he fell on the floor and everything began to whirl and grow black before him. He tried to speak, but his tongue was stiff. In the distance the prison whistle screamed out: “She is dying — she is dying,” but the great engine rushing on, roared back in defiance : “Coming, Molly — Coming, Molly!” and across Mullen’s lips flickered a wan smile of triumph. — By Edna V. O’Brien, Illus- trated Sunday Magazine. CALLIOPE MARSH’S AWAKENING. u ' |lg<|HE other day,” said Calliope I 'Marsh, “I got hold of a his- tory book. I don’t know much history. I wish’t I did. It always seems to me that folks that know how history was must get hold, somehow, of the way things was meant to be and not be so mixed up about the way to get ’em the way they was meant to be. Well, this book had three pictures that I noticed particular. One was in Burma. Under it it said: “ ‘Burmese women do most of the work of Burma. There is nothin’ in which they don’t engage.’ “ ‘Dear me,’ I thought. ‘In Burma — in Burma.’ “Then I come to another picture of two women goin’ along with their heads up, and under this one it said : “‘The women of T-h-i-b-e-t are inde- pendent and active and aid in all the native business enterprises.’ “ ‘Dear me !’ I says. ‘I don’t know where T-h-i-b-e-t is, but it sounds far off and like women wouldn’t count for much, like they never do in them savage places.’ “And then I see the next picture, and it said : “ 'Market women of Russia. They carry on the farm work and walk five miles tp the market with the mornin’s milk.’ “Now, it want no women’s book. It was a — well, just a kind of general world book, with a name on it you all know and not wrote to prove nothin’ much, only to tell about us — us in the world, livin’ in it to- gether and all of us so alike that it scares you. And in that book was them things about women. “W’liat I thought of when I see them things got me so excited that I run right Digitized by Google

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1500 The Railroad Telegrapher. over to Mis’ Postmaster Sykes’, not caring whether she was bakin’ or not. She was ironin’ collars, as it happened, and bakin’ a cake same time to save fire — a cake that she had split the receipt of, because their family is so small. Women is quite good managers, you know. And I burst right out with my thoughts all over her, and I says: “ ‘Oh, Mis’ Sykes 1 Don’t you hope you'll live to see the day when you can pitch in and work with all of you and not just with your housework and club work brains?’ “Mis’ Postmaster Sykes was het up with her ironin’, and she turns on me, witherin’ : ‘“I suppose, Calliope,’ she says, ‘you’re a-hankerin' for the tobacco smoke and whisky of public life?’ “ ‘Well,’ I says, ‘no. No. My brothers kept the house blue with smoke, and elec- tion day I usually see just as many drunken men when I go for my yeasts as I do when I walk past the polls. No. That ain’t what’s troublin’ me.’ “But Mis’ Sykes went right on. " ‘I’ve got enough to do as it is,’ she says. T don’t want no more responsibility.’ “ ‘You’ve got it a’ready,’ I says, blunt. ‘I guess you mean you don’t want to acknowledge that you have,’ I says, some direct. “ ‘I’ve got my housework, and my mar- . ketin’, and my church, and the girls in school, and my club,’ says she. ‘If you want me to have any mor’n that to see to I might as well drop in my tracks now to save time.’ “ ‘Your house and your marketin’, and your church, and the girls in school, and your club,’ I says. And I was all ready and dyin’ to say some more when in the back door come Silas, her husband, lookin' some excited. “ ‘Don’t you put none of that pot roast on the table I sent up last night,' says he, worried. ‘We ain’t et any of it, have we?’ “ ‘No,’ says Mis’ Sykes. ‘It’s for dinner.’ “ ‘Well,’ says he, ‘throw it out. The Hornings is all down sick with it this mornin’,’ says Silas, ‘and they lay.it to the meat Ptomaine, the doctor names it,’ says Silas, pronouncin' of the p. “‘I ain’t surprised,’ I says, ‘at anything that happens out of Joe Betts’ meat mar- ket. Have you been in the back room? Well, his back room is a sight — a livin’ sight. I told him so. And he said I was to mind my business. I told him it was my business, me bein’ a housekeeper in this world. And I went and told the mayor. That was three months ago. You see how much has got itself done. “ ‘Well,’ says Silas, ‘some of us men’ll look into this thing.’ And he whips out the door. And Mis’ Sykes turned off her stove and shook out the rest of her collars, and we started right down to see the Horn- ings. “ ‘Your housework and your marketin' to see to,’ thinks I in quotation marks, but I didn’t say a word. , “Halfway downtown we met Timothy Toplady. “ ‘Ain’t you heard ?’ he says, bright. “ ‘About the Hornings ?’ says Mis’ Sykes. ‘Yes ; we're goin’ right down there.’ “ ‘No. About the church,' says Timothy. ‘The trustees has agreed to sell the prop- erty.’ “ ‘They ain’t decided, have they ?’ says I. 'I knew they was talkin’ about it’ “ ‘Decided this mornin’ to a special meet- in’,’ says Timothy, important. ‘Sold it to the new tannery folks and netted a cool fourteen hundred on it. It’ll be torn down, and we’ll have to build again. We’re goin’ over now to look it over.’ “Mis’ Sykes, she leant up against a tree. “ ‘Oh, my land 1’ she says. ‘My land 1 Why, us ladies ain't rested yet from holdin’ bakin' sales to build the old one. Why,’ she says, 'I’ve growed to love that church like I do my home. I feel like I’d built it, a stick at a time. I guess all us ladies does.’ “ 'It's too bad,’ says Timothy, ‘but it’s a good bargain. And the most of the trustees is most of the council. And there you are.’ "He went on, and us two ladies looked at each" other, heavy. “ ‘They ought not to of done it without puttin’ it to a vote of all of us that's inter- ested,’ says Mis’ Sykes, grievin’. ‘And to all the folks with little children that’s livin’ around where the tannery’s goin’ to be.’ “But me — I never said a word. ‘You’ve got your church work to see to,’ I was Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1501 thinkin’ in quotation marks in the middle of my head. “We found the Hornings pretty sick and nobody to do anything, and we done what we could, makin’ gruel and stuff for ’em and puttin’ patches on what was the mat- ter— when I’d been wantin’ for weeks — and lots of us ladies had — to prevent what was die matter in that house now.' And on the way back we went around by the church, just to look at it. There it was, seemin’ so nice and so steepled and shingled with the cakes and pies and bread us ladies had made all wove into the stained-glass win- dows, invisible. And while we was a’lookin’ at it we heard a shout, and the children come streamin’ into the street from school. And at that I looked at Mis’ Sykes, kind of aback, and it was so she looked at me. “ ‘My land,’ I says, ‘the schoolhouse 1 It’s right opposite. And all that tannery smell all day long.' “ ‘The men never thought o’ that,’ says she, slow. “ ‘And them two lots next ‘to the church that us ladies always thought’d do for a playground,’ I says, ‘I bet they’re gone, too — are they, Timothy?’ I asked him, that just then come out of the minister’s study door. “He nodded. ‘The tannery figures to go all along this block,’ says he. “ ‘It’s an upright, downright shame 1’ says Mis’ Sykes then, all het up. “ ‘Your children’s school — you’ve got your children’s school to see to,’ I thought then — but I never said a word. “That afternoon was club meetin’, and us ladies was all talkin’ about it. We meet in a little committee room down in the city hall that we’ve fixed up real nice, with curtains and a rug and a table and willow chairs and a fern or two, and we’d had a gas plate put in, and we serve tea and sand- wiches to country folks durin’ the week and leave ’em eat their own lunches and rest there. And us ladies had took lots of comfort with it “We was late callin’ to order ’count of talkin’ over the Hornings and the church and the school, and we was delayed still more by the secretary havin’ a communica- tion to read. It was from the common council, and this was it: “Secretary of the Friendship Village Married Ladies’ Cemetery Improvement Sodality : ‘Dear Madam — We have to in- form you that the common council has re- scinded its action in allowing you to use its committee room for club and other pur- poses, same to be permanently vacated thirty days from date.’ “ ‘Its committee room !’ burst out Abigail Arnold, the widow of the club. ‘Ain’t it my committee room some, too, I’d like to know? Ain’t this a city buildin’? Didn’t my taxes help build it?' “ ‘Didn’t all our husbands’ taxes help build it?’ says Mis’ Postmaster Sykes then, passionate. I never see her so het up, her that is usually so cold and ladylike. ‘Ain’t it all ours some, that’s worked all day long in this town ever since we was born?’ "Then I spoke up. I couldn’t help it any longer. “ ‘No, ladies,’ I says. ‘Taxes or no taxes, it ain’t ours to have nor to use nor to work for excep’ in ways that' the men sees fit Neither is the church ours to help run, ex- cept as we earn money to help the men run it up to the time that they decide to sell it. Neither is the schoolhouse ours to man- age— so but what a tannery can be put up under our children’s noses and what we’d hoped to have for their playground built up to factory. Neither is our marketin’ nor some more of our housework ours to do, except as the men fixes up food and marketin’ and other things around us. Nor our club ain't ours to meet where we please unless we’re out of the men’s way with our meetin’ s — in the building’ that the life- long work of all of us has helped save the tax money to put up. Oh, ladies,’ I says, ‘don’t you see? We ain’t let do our share nor we ain't let have it. And can't you see how we need it?’ “It was still in the room as some kind of death. Even Mis’ Postmaster Sykes, she set still, and she kept still, too. “ ‘We’ve got our housework, and our church work, and our girls’ schools, and our clubs to be so busy with,’ 1 says, ‘that we don’t want no other responsibility. We’ve always had our housework, but how long has it been since we begun to have the rest? Only a few hundred years since women was keepin’ silent in the churches, Digitized by Google

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1502 The Railroad Telegrapher. and since there wasn’t no girls’ schools, and since clubs was called “unwomanly.” We’ve fought for ’em, and we’ve got ’em now — a little. But we ain’t able to do ’em yet — not even our old-time housekeepin’ and marketin’, full and free and right and healthy, because our hands is part tied. They’re part tied about half the things that most concern us. Oh, it can’t be unwom- anly to tend to these things right 1 It can’t be that the job is a man’s job alone nor yet a woman’s job alone. It’s a human job. It’s our job — everybody’s. I can’t hardly wait to get at it !’ “I was afraid I’d said too much. I’m always afraid I will say too much when I get thinkin’ about what women could be — if they only knew they could. And that night I opened up my history book again, just to make sure of what’d I’d said and to make sure of the world. “Yes! There they was in Burma, in T-h-i-b-e-t, in Russia and in Europe and America — women alive and awake and stir- rin’ in business, in education, in all toil, in motherhood. In one country they let ’em do one set of things and they mustn’t do art- other set. And in another country they can do another set of things and mustn’t do the first set. But nobody seems able to take a look clean around the world and say : “ ‘Why, my land, you women, you’re human. You’ve got brains and heart and spirit. Why not throw the whole thing open and leave you to go in and work all the places where there is work to do ?’ ” — By Zona Gale, Lancaster Labor Leader. MRS. MULLIGAN’S VIEWS. THE mining camp of Lucky Gulch was a much more peaceful place than could be found in those early days anywhere in the gold districts of Colorado. The reason of this was that many of the miners were married, and their wives exercised a salutary influence on them and the other inhabitants. But one day the habitual quietude of the place was disturbed by the arrival of a big man, who announced himself as hailing from the State of Ohio, and he soon made it known that he was quite “able to take care of himself," which meant that he carried a chip on his shoulder and invited any one and every one to knock it off. He had some money, with which he bought a claim, and, having built himself a cabin, proceeded to dig for a fortune. The shortening of names was a feature in the mining camps of those days, and the big fellow soon came to be known as Ohio. From the moment he came into the camp the peace and prosperity that had pervaded it gave place to a militant condition. The men were much the same as the gun pop- ulation of new countries, but had been mollified by the women. Ohio threw them back into their primitive condition. The result was that very soon every married man was trying to prove that he was at the head of his house, which meant that he was excessively disagreeable. 'Where peace and good will had reigned in the cabins angry voices were heard and occa- sionally a sound indicating that some heavy missile had been thrown and struck a wall instead of an intended victim. As was to be expected, the women of the place soon came to consider Ohio their natural enemy. Word was passed among them one morning after the men had gone to work that there would be a meeting in one of the cabins to consider methods of getting rid of the trouble-maker. Some dozen wives got together, but it is question- able if woman’s greatest strength lies in deliberative assemblies. At any rate, in this instance a great deal of time and talk were expended in suggestions that were absurd. One woman proposed that they pour boiling water on Ohio, another that they attack him with hatpins, another that they refuse to speak to him. The latter of these propositions was voted down on the ground that he wouldn’t care whether they cut him or not, but the real reason was that it is natural for woman to admire power in man, and some of those present secretly admired the disturber. At last Mrs. Mulligan said: “Leddies, I don’t see as we can do anything at all, at all. Before I married my Mike I give ’im rope enough to go all over the world if he wanted to. He got to thinkin’ he wor a prize at a county fair. I jist let ’im go on in that comfortin’ delusion till after we was married, and thin I brought 'im to Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1503 his senses at the first crack o’ the whip. If you’s want to lasso Ohio, my advice to you is for some o’ you’s to marry him.’’ The only drawback to this plan was that there was no unmarried woman in the camp. Such as had come there from time to time were not calculated to increase the respectability of the camp, and they had been warned away by the wives — a warn- ing the latter seemed to be able to make effective in dealing with their own sex. Therefore, though all the ladies agreed that Mrs. Mulligan’s plan was the only plan, it could not be carried out in this case for the want of material. So the terror of Lucky Gulch continued to bulldoze the men and to set them against their wives. Every day the condition of the camp grew worse. Some whose holes in the ground were not panning out well, urged by their wives, who had suffered under the malign influence that had come upon them, gave up their ventures and moved away. Others began to talk of fol- lowing, and it looked as though Lucky Gulch would be abandoned and forever afterward known as Unlucky Gulch. About this time Ohio announced that he had reason to believe he had struck paying dirt and was going down to Denver with some samples of ore for assay and in the hope that he might get the neces- sary funds with which to develop his mine. As he passed out of the town on his way down the gulch he was followed by a chorus of maledictions on the part of the women, each one of whom expressed the hope that he would not live to return. He grinned at them and said that he would surely come back if only to give each and every one of their cowardly husbands a thrashing. This angered the women all the more, and an occasional stone followed their tormentor. Peace reigned again in Lucky Gulch from the moment Ohio left it. He had been gone a week when a man came up from Denver, who reported that Ohio’s samples of ore had assayed $400 to $600 to the ton. He had succeeded in borrowing capital with which to develop the mine and would soon be back to enter upon the work. A wail went up from the women of the place, who foresaw that if their enemy’s influence had been strong for evil before it would now be far stronger. A group of them were talking hard on the road run- ning through the cabins when a small woman, weighing- less than 100 pounds, was seen walking up from the station, where the stagecoach had just stopped. “Can you direct me to the cabin of Joe Wheeler?” she asked when she reached the group. The women looked at one another in- quiringly. None of them appeared to have heard of Mr. Wheeler. “He came here some time ago from Ohio.” “Ohio!” exclaimed a chorus of voices. “Oh, he’s gone to Denver. But he’s com- ing back to develop his mine. He’s been getting capital for it.” “Yes, I’ve heard about that,” remarked the stranger in a quiet voice. “Which is Joe’s cabin?” They pointed to Ohio’s abiding place, and the woman went on, directing her steps toward it. One of the others called after her : “You’d better not interfere with anything that belongs to Ohio. He’s just awful.” “Is he?” said the other in the same modulated voice, and proceeded on her way. “Goodness gracious 1” exclaimed the woman who had warned her. "If she touches anything there, when he comes home he’ll kill her." “Don’t you believe it,” said Mrs Mulligan. “It’s my opinion that there’s somethin’ in the cornin’ o’ this leddy. If a man hasn’t got anything there’s nobody to take an in- terest in ’im, but just as soon as prosperity comes to ’im a woman appears, and it's likely that she’s got a string tied to ’im. I’m thinkin' that the leddy’s goin’ to clip his wings, so he won’t be flyin’ so high as he was.” The stranger, finding Ohio’s door se- cured with a padlock, left it to return with a bit of iron, with which she removed the staple ; then went in and deliberately took off her hat and wraps. Women in the sur- rounding cabins were eyeing her with won- der, while groups of citizens were gathering to see what next would happen. But the stranger went about making herself com- Digitized by Goo :

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1504 The Railroad Telegrapher. fortable, apparently unconscious of the awful doom hanging over her. “There’ll be a murder,” exclaimed Mrs. Walker. "Don’t y’ believe it,” said Mrs. Mulligan. “She’s his wife.” “How do you know that?” "I can tell it, because she’s not a-feared of ’im. She’s got a cinch on ’im, you may be sure. Mebbe it’s unpaid alimony ; mebbe it’s bigamy; anyway, she’s got the whip hand of 'im and like enough without either the alimony or the bigamy either. Wait and see.” The stranger was seen to be hunting in Ohio’s larder. ' She got out a can of tea and other articles and proceeded to pre- pare a meal. When she brought forth a ham that had not been cut and began to sliver savory slices a shiver passed over the lookers-on. Ohio had secured the ham at a great price before leaving and had warned the camp that if he found on his return that it had been molested he would break every bone in the body of the molester. The* next day when the stage arrived Ohio was aboard. Several persons who remarked him hurried up the gulch to spread the news and see the fun when he found his cabin had been jumped. The consequence was that every man, woman and child turned out and gathered about the Ohio homestead. When the proprietor came up and saw the crowd he asked what was the matter. Being told that his cabin had been opened, his supplies used and his bed slept in, his anger rose, but when in- formed that his ham had been cut and partly eaten he roared like a bull. Rushing to his cabin, he opened the door, which the lady within immediately shut behind him. Since the calico curtain to the window had been drawn the audience were cut off from witnessing what was going on inside. Most of them listened for shrieks, but no shrieks were heard. Ohio and the jumper re- mained unseen for some ten minutes ; then the two came out together. The change in the former was marvelous. He had en- tered the cabin like a lion and had come out like a lamb. “Gents and ladies,” he said, “allow me to introduce to you all my wife.” “Loving wife,” the stranger suggested. “My loving wife,” Ohio went on. “For several months I’ve enjoyed” — at a look from the wife he changed the word enjoyed to suffered — “a period of single blessed- ness.” “Cursedness,” the lady suggested. “Cursedness. I am happy to say that I shall have her assistance in working and developing my mine, which has thus far made a fine showing. I hope you’ll all come and pay your respects to Mrs. Ohio— I mean Wheeler.” That was the last of the dominatiqn of the people of Lucky Gulch by Ohio. In Mrs. Wheeler he found a tamer that made him very tractable. It turned out that she held over him no such cudgel as unpaid alimony or bigamy, but ruled him just as other wives rule their husbands. No one could understand why he had been impelled to domineer the camp before the arrival of his wife till Mrs. Mulligan, with that remarkable introspective perception of hers, explained the phenomenon. “It’s this way,” she said. “When we marry the men there’s no peace in the fam- ily till we break ’em in to married harness. Then they amble along peaceful enough. But once in a while they like to get out like a horse turned into pasture and kick up their heels and roll. A man in such a frolic likes to get back to bossin’ again and isn’t satisfied unless he shows what an awful tyrant he is. But he knows his master, and when she puts the bit in his mouth he takes to it as easy as a baby to the bottle.” — By F. A. Mitchel, in The Iowa Unionist. A DELAYED HOMECOMING. THE limited express from the west rolled into the station just as the clocks were striking midnight. Calvin Catesby, a traveling salesman for Stormer & Co., swung himself down from the train and made for the subway. All the way uptown Mr. Catesby was thinking of the warm welcome that would await him in his comfortable home in the Alameda apartments. His wife would have received his wire from Buffalo, and a hot and tasty little supper would be prepared Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1505 for the long absent head of the family. His children would be permitted to sit up until his arrival. His suit case was laden with gifts for each and every one. Even Capitola, the maidservant, had not been forgotten, and there was a new collar for the bull pup, Pedro. When he turned into the vestibule with its green tubs of primly clipped box he whistled ruefully at the recollection that the elevators had probably stopped running. His fears were verified, but was nothing daunted, and he cheerfully mounted the stairs that led to the eighth floor, where his apartment was situated. . Flight after flight was traversed with an occasional pause on a landing to regain breath until he left the seventh floor behind. He cleared the last three steps at a bound and hurried down the corridor to suit B. He paused an instant before the door, disappointed that no one had beer, watch- ing for him. Then he thrust in his latch- key and swung quietly into the hall with the opening door. A whistle of astonishment escaped him at the total darkness into which he had entered. He . struck a match and groped for and found the gas jet. It sputtered feebly, as if the flow of gas might be low. However, it gave sufficient light for Mr. Catesby to note that the hall was bare and denuded of furniture. He flashed on his electric pocket lamp and discovered that the inner room was also bare. In fact, the entire premises were as deserted and desolate as on the day he and Fanny had first looked them over. When and where his family had re- moved to was a matter to be immediately investigated. He placed his suit case in .a corner and raced out of the place and down the interminable flights of stairs to the very bowels of the earth, where he dared to arouse the indignant janitor from his bed. “And what would I be -knowing about it?” demanded the lord of the manor peevishly. “Three tenants went out today and left no address, their rent being paid. No, I don’t know nothing about Catesby, seventh floor, suite B I" He overlooked the greenback that Mr. Catesby crackled merrily at him and closed the door in that gentleman’s anxious 'face. It opened al- most instantly, and a woman’s frowsy head was thrust forth. Her eyes glistened at sight of the money. “Catesby?” she asked glibly. “Of course I They moved out today, sir. Most lovely people indeed ! I think they went up to that new buildin’ three blocks up — the Free- nosia. Yes, sir ; you can walk it easy. Thank you sir 1” The head disappeared, and with it van- ished Catesby’s money. He was glad to ascertain the whereabouts of his little fam- ily, but he was puzzled to learn that they had decided to move. It must have been a sudden resolve on his wife's part, for he found a letter from her at Buffalo, in which she made no mention of changing her domicile. Indeed, the Catesbys had been very well pleased with their apart- ment in the Alameda. He was out in the street again, headed north. The Freenosia apartments were easily found. Here the elevators hurried up and down all night long and there was a uniformed porter lounging sleepily in the hall. He came to attention at Mr. Catesby’s tone of command. “I would like to go to Mr. Catesby’s apartment,” he said briefly. The man walked over to the index board which hung on the wall and surveyed it closely. “Ain’t no such name, sir.” he said re- spectfully. Once more Mr. Catesby’s hand went :n his pocket and a coin flashed between his fingers. “Sure they didn't move in today?” he asked meaningly. "Ain't nobody moved in here today, sir,” replied the porter looking wistfully at the coin. “Ain’t nobody moved in here for two weeks. All the flats are taken.” “Funny,” ejaculated Mr. Catesby, not feeling at all amused at the situation. He turned on his heel and walked out of the building with a sensation that his world was quite upside down. He had heard of men losing their wives or their children and calling upon the police for aid in tftcir recovery, but the disappearance of a family of three persons, the furniture of a seven- room flat, besides a capable maid of all Digitized by i^.ooQLe

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1506 The Railroad Telegrapher. work and an active bull pup was a different proposition. The janitor of the Alameda must know or his greedy wife who had sent Catesby on the fruitless chase to the Freenosia. Once more Catesby descended to the janitor’s abode and pounded on the door. This time there was no response, and, after delivering a threatening tirade that greatly relieved his overburdened mind, the weary man in search of his family toiled up to his despoiled home. At least he was within the walls that had recently housed his loved ones. There was no use in searching for them any further tonight. When morning came he would begin anew. It could not be that they had been long gone, for he had noted his own name on the bulletin board in the lower hall. The gas had been turned off in the apartment, and after he had burned what little there remained in the pipes he was obliged to solace himself with the single beam from his pocket lamp. There was a broad window seat in the little room he had called his "den,” and here, with a pile of newspapers to soften the hardness, he huddled himself to wait for morning. The window gave on an airshaft, and from some source came the delicious odor of a freshly broiled beef- steak. He sniffed hungrily, and his mouth watered. By rights he should have been eating broiled steak and mushrooms at this very moment, and his family would be re- joicing over the gifts he had brought them. The thought of the gifts reminded him that there was a box of candy in there for his wife. Well, he could buy Fanny an- other box in the morning. He was half starved, and his appetite must be satisfied. He pulled out the box and munched hall heartedly at the chocolates and bonbons. He wasn’t fond of candy, and the sweet- ness soon appeased his hunger — for candy. But the steak still smelled tantalizingly from some other apartment, and he heard through the airshaft the distant tinkle of dishes. Of course he could go out and get some- thing to eat, find a hotel and remain until morning should bring a solution of what lie thought was the greatest mystery he had ever known. He saw in imagination the papers headlining the unaccountable disap- pearance of an entire family. There would be pictures of the twins and of his wife and of himself, and undoubtedly a drawing of the flat and little ovals showing Capi- cola’s broad features and the smug coun- tenance of Pedro, the pup. He yawned sleepily and thought of the comfortable bed that would have been his if Fanny had not taken it into her head to move. Of course wherever they were the comfortable bed was awaiting him. To- morrow would divulge its whereabouts. In the meantime had Fanny received his mes- sage? Perhaps she had not. In that case she would not be assailed by such anxiety as he was now suffering. In the morning he would try to trace the telegram and see to what address it had been delivered. Cheered by this brand new idea, Mr. Catesby carefully spread the newspapers on the floor, rolled his overcoat into a pillow and gingerly laid himself down on his hard couch. He was chastened in spirit by his fruitless search for his family, and he knew that it would be useless to at- tempt to find them at this hour of the night. Information would not flow readily from lips yawning with fatigue. His experience with the janitor had taught him that. He even thought tolerantly of that despotic in- dividual, and he felt a glow of thankful- ness when he discovered that there was steam in the radiator pipes. He slept fitfully, and his dreams were of wearisome journeys up and down endless stairs. In his dreams he fought and slew janitors by the score. He poured money recklessly into greedy palms that itched to point the way to his lost loved ones, yet when his money had been received he met with mocking laughter. It was early when he awoke. Sparrows were twittering in the window ledges in the outside rooms. He heard the distant rattle and roar of the elevated trains, the tumble of milk wagons on the street with- out and later the swishing sound of the elevators running smoothly. Then he arose and stretched his cramped limbs. -In the bathroom he found a scrap of toilet soap and was thankful once more. He refreshed himself with a hearty scrub and, picking Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1507 up his suit case, left the apartment and made his way toward the elevator. He would parley no more with the jani- tor. His cue was to eat a hearty breakfast, and, re-enforced by this, he would seek the telegraph offices and learn whether his message had been received by Mrs. Catesby. The breakfast renewed his courage. Two hours afterward he emerged from the last of seven offices, he had visited, limp but triumphant, yet sorely puzzled withal, for he had seen with his own eyes the signature of his wife affixed to the messenger’s book, and he was even assured by the identical boy who had taken the telegram that it had been delivered to the Alameda apart- ments. Once more Mr. Catesby returned to the Alameda and entered the elevator. “Eighth floor,” he said wearily, intending to deposit his suit case therein and make a room to room search of the vast building. At the door of' suite B he paused in stunned surprise. Standing there and briskly polishing the glass panel was Capi- tola, the capable, and she uttered a fright- ened squawk as he came to a standstill. “Lawks, Mr. Catesby, where did you come from, sir, and the missus all broke up over your not coming, as the telegram said you would be coming at 12 last night ?” This was Capitola’s customary mode of speech, and, although in the past it had bored her employer to desperation, now it fell on his astonished ears like sweetest music. “Where’s Mrs. Catesby?” he demanded dazedly. That question was answered by a rush of skirts and the cries of delighted children, and in the seclusion of his own home — quite completely furnished, mind you — Mr. Catesby embraced his family and gave and received explanations. “I tell you I did come into this apart- ment last night and left it this morning. It was utterly devoid of furniture. Look; there is the crease in my overcoat where I used it for a pillow I” declared Mr. Catesby when his wife expressed doubt of his story. “But Joseph, how could it be, dear?" she wailed. “We’ve been here right along, and we sat up until 1 o’clock waiting for you. We couldn’t think what had happened to you. Capitola broiled the most delicious steak. We thought we heard you coming, and” — “I smelled steak,” asserted Mr. Catesby obstinately. Mrs. Catesby sat in thoughtful silence. The children played quietly with the toys their father had brought. Mr. Catesby watched his wife with a strained look on his haggard face. “Joseph!” cried his wife suddenly. “Did you walk upstairs last night?” “Of course I did. It was after 12, and the elevators had stopped.” “And you counted each floor until you came to the eighth ?” she asked. “Yes — that is, I counted the first time I went up, but as I noticed there was a piece broken out of the top step of that flight why, I just stopped there the next time I went up. So” — Mrs. Catesby jumped up from her chair and threw her arms around her husband's neck. She was laughing merrily, and with- out knowing the reason why Catesby found himself joining in her mirth. “Don’t you see what you did, Joseph?” she gasped between her gurgles. “The first time you walked up you stopped at the wrong floor, where a suit B was vacant. The second time you didn’t count the floors, for you remembered the broken stair. But when you came up in the elevator this morning life put you off at the eighth floor, and of course we were here !” “I’ll settle with that janitor 1” threatened Mr. Catesby when he could recover him- self. “And you smelled the fragrance of your own beefsteak, Joseph,” teased his wife. “Don’t rub it in, Fanny,” he said rue- fuly. “Remind me to have the lock changed on this door.” — By John E. Allen, Journal of Industry. FULFILLING THEIR PROMISE. DURING his week at Cumback Inn young Sweeney discovered his fate for the sixteenth time in his life. Thereafter he lived and breathed only when within sight of the dark VYankle twins. The Wankle twins were popular because they had been obliging enough to grow up Digitized by LiOOQle

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1508 The Railroad Telegrapher. exact opposites. Laura being extremely dark and Evelyn a pale blonde. This did away with discouraging situations, such as beginning a remark to one twin and mis- takenly finishing It to the other. A man could fall in love with one of them with perfect ease of mind, since it was always possible to tell which was which. When young Sweeney had to go away he realized that it would be all of two weeks before he could return. That desolate period loomed before him like an eternity. “Say, Laura,” young Sweeney breathed as he held her hand in the seclusion of the summer house, “I have an idea! When the Chicago boat comes down the bay past the inn you be out on the end of the pier and wave a lantern at me and I’ll be up on deck and whistle to you 1” “How perfectly lovely!” cried Miss Wan- kle, temporarily drying her tears. “That’ll be saying good-by all over again ! You are a genius, Jimmy ! It’s easier to let you go, now that I can do that !” The inn launch bore away the doleful Sweeney, together with a dozen or more fathers and brothers bound for the Chicago boat. Then presently Laura Wankle strolled disconsolately down upon the pier. She found her sister there with a young man whose father's industry had made it unnecessary for him to go back to town to . work with the rest of the men. The two frowned at her. Laura seated herself, undaunted. “I am going to wave at Jimmy,” she ex- plained. “He wants me to. I’m so sleepy I don’t see how I can keep my eyes open another instant, but I wouldn’t disappoint him for worlds when he expects it !” “Oh,” said the blond twin, more cheer- fully, "the Chicago boat is due to come by in twenty minutes.” “Yes, we’ll spare you twenty minutes,” said the young man. “That isn't so bad.” Something surely had happened to delay the Chicago boat. There was no sign of it down the bay. The blond twin had coughed at her pensive sister twice distinctly and the young man seemed politely irritated at the continued interruption of his special conversation. “You’ll fall into the water if you go to sleep sitting up that way,” commented the blond twin, severely. “I should think you’d go to bed I” “We’ll wave your lantern for you!” sug- gested the young man, hopefully. The dark twin made a scornful sound. “Yes, you would!” she breathed. “And poor Jimmy sitting up to keep his promise to me and being disappointed! The idea!” Yet as time went on she really grew terribly sleepy. Besides, she had a kind heart and hated to spoil her sister’s evening. The boat did not come. “I’d feel just scandalous,” she mur- mured, “not to wave that lantern at Jimmy if the poor dear boy is sitting up all this time so as not to disappoint me! But it may be hours! Evelyn Wankle, if you’ll promise never to tell on me I’m going to hire the porter’s little boy to sit here and swing the lantern at the boatl You two’d forget 1" “Anyhow,” the dark twin told herself, as she hastened to her room, leaving the por- ter’s son and heir dangling his feet over the pier edge, “it really doesn’t make any dif- ference, because I’ll be there in spirit and Jimmy’ll think it’s I and so will be just as happy! I couldn’t bear to disappoint him, he’s so faithful 1” Some time later when the big Chicago boat slipped down the bay and past the Cumback Inn pier young Sweeney drowsily turned over in his berth as certain piercing human whistles from the deck reached his ears. “Dear little girl 1” he murmured, before he sank into the depths of sleep again. “I wouldn’t have disappointed her for worlds! That kid’s earning his quarter, all right I told him to whistle as long as he saw the lantern wave! Think of her sitting up all this time for mel Girls are so romantic.” — Chicago Daily News. The Point of View. “Gee, I wouldn’t be as stingy as Tite- phist for anything,” said the Rounder. “Why, he hasn’t any friends.” “Well, if you were as stingy as he is maybe you wouldn’t need any friends." replied the sage. — Cincinnati Enquirer. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1509 SOME WIRELESS PREDICTION'S. WIRELESS greetings were flashed from the San Francisco Navy Yard to the secretary of the navy in Washington, thus covering the entire continent. This wonderful progress in wireless telegraphy gives particular interest to some prophecies made by Marconi as to the application of the wireless to other uses than telegraphy. It is truly a wonder- ful picture that Marconi draws, and were it not that he is a practical man rather than a dreamer it would be hard to believe that some of the things he predicts will be pos- sible. For one thing, Marconi says that the wireless will “make war ridiculous.” How this will be done he does not explain, but on some of his other predictions he is more specific. In a recent magazine article, he says he looks forward to the time when the lighting and heating of our great cities will be done by wireless. What that would mean to the beautification of cities by re- moving the wires of the electric lighting companies and doing away with coal smoke it is not difficult to imagine. If this can be done, the problem of the future of our coal supply will also be solved. Many eminent- authorities in the scientific world have advanced the theory that the coal supply of the nations is nearly exhausted, and have predicted that either some invention would be found which would harness some other energy of nature to take its place, or that a time would come when the race would be literally perishing from cold. If Marconi is correct, the worry about coal need not bother us any longer. Another application of wireless which Marconi foresees in its application for power transmission, which, he says, will no longer be brought about in the present cumbersome way, but will be the result of that “invisible earthquake” or “vibration of the ether” which is the latest marvel of electricity. Instead of being propelled by enormous turbines, as at present, the ocean greyhounds of the future will receive their impetus unseen through the air; the loco- motives of tomorrow will be propelled by the same unseen force, and mills and fac- tories will be operated by the same subtle energy. The effect on human health of these changes, through doing away with the pol- lution of the atmosphere by smoke, would be very great. Wireless power would also lessen labor in many ways and make the world in every way a more pleasant place in which to live. It is to be hoped that all of Marconi’s dreams will be realized. THE UNREST OF LABOR. JEROME K. JEROME, the novelist and humorist, delivered a brilliant address on “Labor Unrest” a short time ago at the Cambridge University Liberal club. He declared that the unrest of labor was ths healthiest sign of the age. Discussing the minimum wage he said: “They tell you that if you grant the minimum wage to one trade the time will come when you will have to grant the min- imum wage to all, and, between ourselves — I hope it will go no further — I am in- clined to think they are right. For some workers the minimum wage has existed since the beginning of human industry. “The human laborer in 1912 is after all only demanding what has been acceded to without question in the case of the ox and the ass since prehistoric times. I never heard a farmer suggest that the price of corn per bushel being what it is he is quite unable to give his horse more than half its proper rations. The horse has a very effective way of insisting on his minimum wage. The horse does not go out on strike, he just lies down and dies, and the farmer finds it cheaper — whatever may be the state of the agricultural market — to accede to his demands. "Practically speaking, the farm laborer does get his minimum wage. He can’t live on 12s. 6d. a week and bring up a wife and six children. It can’t be done. Charity has to step in and make good the differ- ence. Where the minimum wage is not paid — the wage that enables a man and his family to live — the charitable public has to make good the difference. It is a good thing for the charitable public. It is good for their morals. It is good for their hope of a future reward. Digitized by Google

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1510 The Railroad Telegrapher. “But it is bad for the laborer. It turns him into a pauper. It robs him of his self respect. It is bad for the employer. It makes him also nothing else than a pauper, going round to the charitable public, cap in hand, whining, ‘Help me to pay my wages. Have pity, kind gentlemen, on a poor employer of labor.’ It makes the em- ployer also a pauper, and if it doesn’t it ought to rob him of his self respect. “In future a business that can only exist by the starvation of its workers will have to be suppressed as a public nuisance. "The unrest of labor is the healthiest sign of the age. Blind in itself and mad- dened by injustice, labor can, like Samson of old, shatter the temple in its despair, bring the whole social structure down in ruin and in dust. But given hope it will build up, not destroy.’’ TACT IN BUSINESS. 4(11 7 HAT I can’t understand," said Tomson to his friend Robwell, ^ » “is how you manage to keep in so well with your employer. You never laugh at his jokes — not even a smile 1” “Of course not!” Robwell retorted. “All the other fellows do that. I go about it in a more tactful way.” “How ?” queried the puzzled ‘Tomson. “Well, to begin with, I lunch at the same restaurant as he does, but always pretend not to see him. Then I tell the fellows I’m with all the chief’s stories, and always be- gin the yarn by saying: “Of course, I can't tell it as well as he can, but this is a fine story Mr. Dollarts told us this morning." And — well, I've ha’d three raises this year already. Expect another at Christmas It’s tact that tells!” Digitized by LiOOQle

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What Are We Here For? What are we here for, brothers mine. Upon this Road of Life? What mean for us the stars that shine, The fields with beauty rife? What power hath truth to stir our real? What cry hath human need? 'Mid earth’s conflicting woe and weal, What voices should we heed? What are we here for? Here to grow In every grace divine! The beauty of the world to know, And in its beauty shine. To follow Truth where'er it lies, Through loneliness and scorn; To hold earth’s bounty equal prize Of every child that’s born. What are we here for in this maze Which no man yet hath solved? Here to achieve the noblest days Since first the sphere revolved! Not ours to dull the soul with mirth, Outdrowning human groan. But ours to sublimate the earth tt And bring Man to his own. — Selected. Life’s Common Things. The things of every day are all so sweet, The morning meadows wet with dew; The dance of daisies in the noon; the blue Of far-off hills where twilight shadows lie, The night with all its tender mystery of sound And silence, and God’s starry sky! 01 life — the whole life — is far too fleet, The things of every day arc all so sweet. The common things of life are all so dear, The waking in the warm half-gloom To find again the old familiar room, The scents and sights and sounds that never tire, The homely work, the plans, the lilt of baby’s laugh, The crackle of the open fire; The waiting, then the footsteps coming near The opening door, the handclasp and the kiss. Is heaven not, after all, the now and here? The common things of life are all so dear. — Anonymous. The Church of the Spirit. His church is universal Love, An! whoso dwells therein Shall need no customed sacrifice-' To wash away his sin; And music in its aisles shall dwell, Of lives upright and true, Sweet as dreamed Ibunds of angel-harps Down-quivering through the blue. They shall not ask a litany, The souls that worship there, But every look shall be a hymn. And every word a prayer; Their service shall be written bright In calm and holy eyes, And every day from fragrant hearts Fit incense shall arise. — Jambs Russell Lowell. Her Life for You. She has lived her life for you, given you all her best, Toiled with you and dreamt "with you and sung you to your rest. Done without and sacrified And waited time by time — She has lived her life for you. Tender and sublime. Maybe in her hair and heart gray is creeping on — She has lived her life for you since her love’s first dawn. Saved and skimped to make ends meet. Planned and dreamed away — She has lived her life for you; What have you to pay? What have you to give her now, have you thought of that? Have you dreamed and planned it out as alone you sat? Measured with an honest will Heaping measures full Of the things that make a life Glad and beautiful? She has lived her life for you, down through all the years. Patient, faithful, trusting, true, in the smiles and tears. Waited, wondered, sung and borne. Yielded, suffered, bled — She has lived her life for you Since the day you wed. — Baltimore Sun. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1512 The Railroad Telegrapher. Before It Is Too Late. If you have a gray-haired mother In the old home far away. Sit down and write the letter You put off day by day. Don't wait until her tired steps Reach Heaven’s pearly gates. But show her that you think of her Before it is too late. If you’ve a tender message Or a loving word to say, Don’t wait till you forget it. But whisper it today. Who knows what bitter memories May haunt you if you wait? So make your loved ones happy, Before it is too late. • We live but in the present. The future is unknown. Tomorrow is a mystery, Today is all our own. The chance that fortune leads to May vanish while you wait, So spend your life’s rich pleasures Before it is too late. The tender words unspoken. The letters never sent. The long-forgotten messages, The wealth of love unspent. For these some hearts are breaking, For these some loved ones wait; So show them that you care for them Before it is too late. — Chas. W. Coburn. The Bedtime Hour. It comes with the breath of twilight, and lingers in dreamy peace Till the shadows have dipped and lengthened and daytime pleasures cease; It breathes, with a mystic murmur, of lands of a fairy queen, • And weaves all its gleam and glimmer in colors of wondrous sheen. On drowsy wings of the star-world it soars on the pulseless air, And flings back the bright reflections the sun in the west casts there; It comes with the songs of Childhood; with lulla- , bies soft and low, And catches the “Now-I-lay me” lisped there in the afterglow. It savors of song and glory; of eyelids adroop with sleep; It twinkles and shines and shimmers where fire- light shadows creep, It casts all the fair reflections flung back from the Slumberland, And lovingly, gently lingers to toy with a baby hand, It follows the tired footsteps that lead to a snowy cot, And bends with a reverence holy at the side of each drowsy tot; It drifts and it floats far upward, where twinkle the gems of light. And echoes the lisping accents which mount to the star-flung night. The hour of sacred Childhood! Ah, hour of hours the best, When day, in a blaze of splendor, sinks low in the golden west, And paints on the fleecy sky-line a picture of pur- pled hue. As Night with her darkened mantle envelops the heaven’s blue! The hour of peace and gladness, when little lips bend to ours, And give to us sweets far sweeter than honey- bees sip from flowers. The hour when we drop our burdens and gather at Childhood’s door. To, feel but the soft caresses of wee little arms once more. — E. A. Bun instool. Labor's March. * From out the past these serried hosts Have marched through ages long. ’Neath whip and scourge, with death’s grim dirge, Oppression, hate and wrong. Sold like a chattel with the land Scorned by his brother’s hand, At last they rise and form new ties, Find union in one band. They front the future with a hope The past has never known. When brothers all they break the thrall That bids them fight alone. The past is gone — forever gone. No more shall labor pray. But know its power, and in that hour No man can say it nay. — May Brrtha Kerr. Get Acquainted, Boys. A college girl, living in Missouri, recently pub- lished under her own signature the following verse, which is recommended to the reading of other girls: A health to the girl that can dance like a dream, And the girl that can pound the piano; A health to the girl that writes verse by the ream. Or toys with high C in soprano; To the girl that can talk and the girl that does not; To the saint and the sweet little sinner — But here’s to the cleverest girl of the lot. The girl that can cook a good dinner. Digitized by LiOOQle

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Medical Discussion. “I understand that champagne loosens the teeth." “No. The tongue.”— From the Wash- ington Star. A Calldown. First Delegate — You didn’t open your mouth during the whole convention. Second Delegate — Oh, yes I did. I yawned all through your speech. Explained. “Why do you suppose he has such a vacant expression?” ‘Well, he thinks of himself a good deal.” — Judge. Very Irritating. “All ointments are soothing, aren't they ?” “Not all ; disapp-ointments are not.” — Boston Transcript. No Chance. “A man never loses anything by polite- ness,’ said the Old Fogy. “I know a lot of men who never in- tend to,” added the Grouch. — Cincinnati Enquirer. The Trouble. “Why is it that you have never mar- ried ?” “When 1 was a boy my father and others who possessed the benefit of experience advised me not to marry until I had saved up at least $10,000.” “Haven't you ever been able to save that much?” “Yes; but a fellow learns such a lot while he is saving $10,000. ’ — Chicago Rec- ord-Herald. Need of Speed. Doctor. Mrs. Brown has sent for me to go and see her boy, and I must go at once. His Wife. “What is the matter with the boy ?” Doctor. “I don’t know, but Mrs. Brown has a book on ‘What to Do Before the Doctor Comes,’ and I must hurry up be- fore she does it.” — Puck. A Cannibal’s Dish. “My dear, listen to this and tell me what you make of it 1” exclaimed the elderly English lady to her husband on her first visit to the United States. She held the hotel menu almost at arm’s length and spoke in a tone of horror. “‘Baked Indian pudding!’ Can it be possible in a civilized country?” — Youth’s Companion. The Main Problem. “I suppose that there are many problems which polar explorers seek to solve?” said the unscientific man. “Yes,” replied the intrepid traveler, “a great many.” "What is the most important one?” “Getting back.” One Day More. She — But will you love me in cold De- cember as you do in balmy June? He — More, darling! She — More ? He — Sure 1 There's one more day in December. — From the Pelican. A Long Search. “I’ve been looking for my husband for the last two hours,” said an agitated woman to a calm one. “Don’t be excited, madam,” replied the latter. “I’ve been looking for a husband for the last twenty-five years. — From Tit- Bits. Digitized by Google (

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1514 The Railroad Telegrapher. Little Brother Speaks. Florence, who was an ardent admirer of her own vocal qualities, had been selected to sing a solo at a church enter- tainment. The following morning at the breakfast table she remarked to her younger brother : “Well, I never thought my voice would fill that large hall.” “Neither did I,” answered her brother unfeelingly. “I thought it would empty it.” — Lippincott’s. He Knew Hie Room. An Irishman came ambling into a hotel lobby, and, shuffling up to the desk, leaned his elbow upon the cold, stony counter and said slowly to the clerk: “I want a room.” "Yes, sir. What kind ?” asked the clerk. “I want room 39.” “That’s taken. I can give you another just as good.” “Don’t want no other. I want room 39.” “Sorry, sir, that room is now occupied. Here is room No. 40. I know you will like it. James, show the gentleman to No. 40.” “I don’t want it. I want room 39.” “My dear sir,” pleaded the patient clerk, room 39 is now occupied by Mr. Dennis McCarthy.” “That’s me. I have just fallen out of the window.” Charity. Two curates, one good-natured, the other opposite, lived together. The good-natured one went out for a walk and met a poor man, who asked him for assistance. The curate said he was only a poor man him- self, but if he had a coin in his pocket the man should have it. Lo 1 and behold, when he pulled his hand out of his pocket he showed a half crown which he did not know about and gave it to the man, think- ing he had done an act of Kindness. When he got back to his lodgings he told his fellow curate of his experience. His fel- low curate heard the story out and then said : “You need not be surprised at all ; you have got my trousers on!” — Neiv York Globe. Pat and the Clock. One of the inmates of a New York in- sane asylum, an Irishman, was sent to an adjoining ward to find out the correct time. He returned in a moment and an- nounced : “Twinty minutes t’ twilve.” “Pat, are you sure that clock is right,” he was asked. “Right, is it,” he replied. “D’ye think it wud be in this place if it wuz roight?” — Judge. Misconstrued. An American motoring through a small Scotch town was pulled up for excessive speed. “Didn’t you see that notice, ‘Dead Slow ?’ ” inquired the policeman. “ ’Course I did,” returned the Yankee, “but I thought it referred to your dumed little town. — London Evening Standard. Starting Trouble. The wife: “I think those biscuits I’ve made are very nice.” The husband : “Yes, dear.” “What is your opinion?” “I don’t think my opinion could give the matter any additional weight.” — Yonkers’ Statesman. Why He Wept. At a reception one night, says the Woman’s Home Companion, a loud voiced man was invited to sing. Desultory ap- plause followed, and he responded with a vociferously rendering of “My Old Ken- tucky Home.” The hostess was passing among her guests, beaming at the success of her entertainment and sure that every- body was having a good time, when sud- denly, to her surprise, she came upon a middle-aged man but slightly known to her, who was weeping silently but bitterly in a secluded corner. Thinking that his heart had been touched by the old song, she asked sympathetically: “Why do you weep? Are you a Ken- tuckian ?” “No, madam,” he replied. “I am a musi- cian.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE E88ENTIAL KNOWLEDGE. THE New York papers for August 4th related the following incident : Two wealthy old friends who had not seen each other for some time, happen to meet at the same wealthy and important church, on the previous Sunday. One of them is already 74 years and the other 105. The former rushed to shake hands with the latter, who had not been seen in his church for many months. The two congratulated each other for being yet — young boys. The 105-year-old fellow considered himself good for twenty-five years. They both seemed to be perfectly satisfied with each other and the kind of civilization they had helped in building up, in the course of their respective long-living lives and activities. They both assumed that they had done very well in the respective important positions that their wealth had given them. This nation contains today about 70,000 men over 80 years ; about 30,000 of them can be placed among the influential classes. The other classes have a smaller propor- tion of old people, because of their harsh existence. If age per se, over 80, has any positive value, that value should not rest on the wealth we may have accumulated, but on the quality of the progress we have helped to build up, at least from the age of 40 years up to 80, or more, as long as our position has given us the power to make a sound consensus and evolve high ideals. Can anybody tell us the high conception of duty we, fine people, have given to human- ity at large, in the last 40 or more years, among men and nations? Have we de- creased the struggle for mere existence? Have we learned how to suppress the class spirit and harmonize our human relations? Is there any especial difference between the chaos of 40 years ago, in each respective nation, and the confusions- of today? Have we decreased our disagreements? Is our governmental morality any higher than in the old times? We need more laws than ever. That alone is fatal. We have more social, political and industrial complica- tions than ever. Our preceding thoughts are not intended to even suggest that we should run back to men’s previous economic blunders so as to escape those of the present age. Nothing of the kind should ever be done. Humanity has always needed a bottom re- construction. No half-way process, be- tween the right and the wrong, can ever give any peace to the human family. Not even 90 per cent of the right blended with 10 per cent of the wrong can ever be much of a success. Do you know why? Be- cause the 10 per cent wrong would soon invite another 10 per cent of the same qual- ity, and so on to 50 or 60 per cent. The battle royal against the evils in any social group have to be fought to a finish, without giving the wrong time enough to grow, in open or hidden forms. The latter are more fatal than the former. And we, men of high intelligence, have such an ingenuity in making the wrong look as if it was right and true! That is the process through which we have lingered so long in the swamps of a disgusting and foolish progress. It happens with most of us that as soon as we succeed in attaining a certain degree of animal happiness, we and family group, we then forget all about the multitudes that barely live, through hard work. We con- sider that as inevitable, and charity is the only remedy we assume to be within our reach in order to cover the wrongs of in- dustrial slavery. We thus petrify our minds and souls as we grow old, from 60 to 70, from 70 to 80, and so on. Animal hap- piness, for as long as possible, on earth, that Digitized by Google

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1516 The Railroad Telegrapher. is all we seem to care for. We then forget that every decade of terrestrial life in- creases our responsibilities to God and to men, particularly when we are relatively in position to influence, for good, the con- sensus of humanity. Take now the 30,000 men over 80 years in our nation, in the comfortable or wealthy ranks of society. We may not then be able to do much in mere industrial activities. What we could easily do is to become prophets of social righteousness. Would not that immensely increase our usefulness and happiness? Here we come in the presence of one of the most serious and solemn facts in human development. We refer to the necessity of commencing early in life to behave and be sensible, not simply in a haphazard, rudi- mentary way, but in a systematic and delib- erate line of conduct, that to be applied to the whole circle of life, and not simply to any few fragments of it. But who does that? That does not yet form part of our education. It happens that our young peo- ple, from the age of 5 to that of 20, are practically abandoned to all the outside agencies, for educational purposes ; out- side of the home circle, we mean. That tendency increases as education becomes more . extensive and complex. It is thus that we complicate all human relations. We have not yet learned how to separate edu- cation in its two natural departments, viz. : the vital and the ornamental; or, if we prefer it, the indispensable and the non-in- dispensable, the essential and the non-essen- tial, for the healthy development of the human body and soul. Take now the last century or two, and three' centuries, if you like. The supreme ideal of education has been — how to rapidly accumulate wealth, not we the few but we the many. The accumulation of wealth by we the few is bad enough, and it is worse by we the many. The moral turpi- tude of the many is bound to be more fatal than that of the few. The supreme ideal of education should be "National Righteousness.” If it hap- pened to be so, then the old men of high degree would be men of high ideals. That is impossible as long as we don't com- mence to have such ideals, say, at about 40 years of age. After that, low ideals become so ingrained in body, mind and soul, that high ideals are well-nigh im- possible. Of course, the age at which we should be taught how to stand by national equity and sense, is between that of 10 and 20 years, and thus commence then to know what human government has the right to do and what it has not. Who knows that today ? Yet, is not that the essential knowl- edge? Joss Gkos. THE TRAIN DISPATCHER. From the gratifying number of applica- tions we are receiving from train dis- patchers for admission in the Order, from various parts of the country, it is evident that the dispatchers are beginning to con- clude the “bunk” which has been whispered in their ears for years, "that the company regards them as officials” is “taffy,” and a poor grade at that, being about 95 per cent of an ingredient unmentionable in polite society, and 5 per cent a low-grade of sweetening. If a train dispatcher is an official, he is certainly entitled to an official's salary, as he is second in importance to absolutely no official having supervision over train movements. The train dispatchers of today are abso- lutely without protection against unfair dis- crimination. Crowded beyond human capacity, territory added to already heavy mileage, has made many a good man a nervous wreck at thirty-five. Too late to acquire familiarity with some other profes- sion, he has no alternative but to take up the drudge of an agency or telegraph position, at a salary too low for him to live upon decently and save anything for old age. Did you ever notice that one very seldom sees a train dispatcher over forty years of age? Most of them are between twenty-five and thirty-five. What becomes of the ones over forty years of age ? About 3 per cent of them are trainmasters and chief dispatchers. The others are running one-horse stations or holding telegraph positions in yard and other terminal offices, at salaries of about $60.00 to $75.00. They had no organization to protect them. Fif- teen years ago a dispatching district seldom Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1517 extended over more than one freight divi- sion. Today train dispatchers are working two and three districts, except where traffic is so heavy that more than one district is more than one dispatcher is able to handle at all. In this fifteen years dis- patchers’ salaries have been increased about 25 per cent, and they are handling twice, and in some cases, three times the number of miles and twice the amount of business handled fifteen years ago. Had the train dispatchers looked after their own interests as carefully as they did their employers’, they would now be receiving as great an increase over the old salaries as the in- crease in the amount of responsibility has amounted to, namely: about 80 to 100 per cent. The trend of recent events surely indicates that train dispatchers are begin- ning to recognize that their interests are identical with the telegraphers, and that they can not expect the protection and ade- quate compensation their skilled services and mental caliber entitle them to. What does our membership among the dispatchers on the Canadian Pacific, Norfolk & West- ern, and other important lines indicate, if it does not mean that train dispatchers are realizing the truth of the old motto, “United we stand, divided we fall.” By a Dispatcher. “THE BIG CLUB.” Any member of the telegraph fraternity, whether a member of the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers or not, who has ever been in doubt as to what the O. R. T. has, and is daily accomplishing for telegraph operators and station agents, should not fail to peruse the proceedings of the con- vention at Baltimore in May of the current year. There is the record, in cold, indisputable facts, of nearly one hundred successful ne- gotiations for new and revised schedules on as many different railroads in the United States and Canada. Some of these con- tracts were obtained on roads which formerly wanted no other reason for the immediate discharge of an operator than the knowledge that he was an Order man. Is this because the railroads entertain a more friendly feeling toward the O. R. T., or have they wished to pose in a philan- thropic attitude before the public? Neither. Recognition of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has been brought about be- cause the up-to-date railway managers have seen that it was good business policy. The operators and station agents of this country control fully 75 per cent of the routing of interline freight and passenger traffic, and the railway managers have learned by costly experience that the rout- ing is friendly toward the lines which are friendly to the people who do the routing. The telegraph fraternity wield a “big club” which is mighty effective. What would be the result if the 50,000 members of the O. R. T. should decide not to use a certain brand of shoes or flour? The manufacturers of that brand would soon realize something was causing a big de- crease in their revenue. Don’t fold your hands and sit back con- tent because the particular road whose employ you are in has recognized your rights. Remember that there are still a few railroads in this country who have not felt the weight of “the big club” to such an extent that they are willing to be fair. If you don’t know what roads they are, find out, and when you find out, remember “that every little bit helps," and see if you can not find an opportunity to wield “the big club” yourself occasionally. By a “Clubman." Digitized by LiOOQle

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. Through getting dates mixed I missed the August meeting. Hope none of you will con- sider that as an excuse from attending meet- ings though. It is my intention to attend all meetings in future and keep you acquainted' with what is doing. I shall try and show n-y appreciation of the consideration shown me, and strive hard to give you your moneys worth here- after. T. A. A., D. C. N'. y. N. H. & H., Western Div.— Bro. F. H. Lates, agent Holmes, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. D. C. Wooden. Bros. Flynn ani Gallagher, of Towantic, and Gordon, of "GY” Waterbury, were among the many who visited the prison ship, "Success,” anchored in Bridgeport harbor early in August. None of them were put in irons, glad to report. Southbcrry is now a 12-hour office, second and third tricks abolished. Trainmaster G. A. Heller is visiting in Cali- fornia and other western states. W. II. Casey covering third district and Conductor Ben Clark acting trainmaster on the old Berkshire Division. Bro. G. M. Seaman, agent Stormville, attend- ed the Odd Fellows’ convention held at Pough- keepsie, August 18th, 19th and 20th. All stations west of Mill Plain, on the old Highland Division, were ordered to take an in- ventory of all company property August 20th, as they are to be put under the jurisdiction of the C. N. E., effective September 1st. We are glad to see Bro. Dave Berman back with us again after a short absence. Three of the 1300-class engines have been as- signed as pushers out of Hopewell. I did not receive a single item this month. Appeals for assistance meet with little response, but this division will be represented every month hereafter as long as I occupy this office. T. A. A., D. C. C. N. E. Ry.— It is with great sorrow we learn of the death of the wife of Bro. Chas Dailey, who was in Vassar Hospital, Poughkeepsie, £ long time. Bro. Dailey has the heartfelt sympathy of all the brothers along the line. Bro. Joyce, "GD” tower, off recently, was relieved by Bro. R. Yeager, and Bro. Campbell relieved the man on third "CF” for a week’s vaca- tion. Messrs. Hart & Henderson are also going on an extended tour during the week’s vacation, secured for them by the O. R. T. We hope their enjoy- ment during these vacations will create a desire to help pay for such better working conditions, and induce them to take out an up-to-date card. We are paying for their benefits as well as our own, and they should come up with the cash. Some good O. R. T. brothers who always pay their dues promptly, do not get vacations yet, as they have not been in the service five years, but their time will soon come. Let us do all we can in the meanwhile to convince those who are en- titled to vacations that they owe it to us as well as themselves to come in with us and do the right thing. Get after the nons with you and near you, and give them no rest until you get their applications. We are sorry to hear of the illness of Bro. F. W. Wilsey’s, wife, and hope for her speedy re- covery. Bro. Scott, "BO” tower, pitched a victorious game against one of Poughkeepsie’s strongest teams, on August 9th, at Highland. Second trick dispatcher Lyons just returned from a vacation and claims he caught lots of fish. Listen to the bells by and by over around May- brook. Bro. Haight, "BO” tower, could save money on chicken feed by killing a few broilers and let us know when. E. L. C., Cert. 263. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. A . Y., N. H. & H. R. R.— Bro. Codderre, who has just discovered that salt water is for bathing instead of drinking, bid in second Brayton Ave. Tower, relieved at sec- ond Canton Jet., on bid by Bro. Whitington, from third Boston Switch, which is not yet up for bid on account of new tower at Worcester not yet in operation. Bro. Boardman, home sick for six weeks, has re- covered. Bro. Collomer has also recovered from his recent illness. Glad to see them around again. Bro. Trouve, second W. Mansfield, celebrated the "night before” the fourth, watching a 2x4 bon- fire, also a taxi ride sight-seeing about Providence. Bro. Cutler, second Elmwood tower, has resigned to engage in business for himself. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1519 Bro. George, off a few nights, relieved by Bro. Jackson. Bro. Farrow worked a few nights at East Fox- boro. Bro. Callahan, off a few days, relieved by Lil- lie, soon to be “Bro.” Bro. Skelton, has a sure remedy for mosquitoes. Bro. Gaffney, take notice? Bro. Collomer has recovered from his recent illness, and is relieving Bro. Ross, C. & O. at Valley Falls. Bro. Doyle, third Davisville, has gone into the hen business. Bro. Day, first Davisville, injured foot by nail, mending rapidly. The chief was honored, July 16-17, by a visit from Miss Nora Fitzgerald, who worked for him at Fall River, Mass., in 1886, a sister of Bro. Fitz- gerald of Division No. 29, working at New Haven tower. Our July meeting was a busy one. The attend- ance continues large, and the interest unabating. Several applications were received, showing no relaxation of activity owing to the warm weather. Our division was never in better condition (thanks to those of our members who believe in doing something), and we should aim to keep it so. We started the year aiming to make our mem- bership 400. Everybody should help bring this about. The outlook is bright for its accomplish- ment. Stand by your division and its officers, and do what you can. Special features of the evening’s work included a report from the Baltimore convention delegates, and the appointment of a committee for the outing and field day, which took place, August 20th, at New Crescent Park, consisting of Bros. A. H. Haddock, M. J. Welch, M. C. Sipple, H. B. Payne, W. J. Brenner and J. D. Vanderbeek, did everything possible to make the affair a success. The ladies’ social club was invited and Mes- dames W. J. Brenner, W. J. Smith, D. M. Callis, J. F. Brady and A. H. Had Jock, as its committee, gave a good account of themselves on this occa- sion. Prizes were given for base ball and other ath- letic sports, which began at 10 a. m., and bathing was enjoyed by those thus inclined. The tickets were $1.00 for adults, children under eight years of age, sixty cents. The shore dinner was served from 12 to 8 p. in., and was thoroughly enjoyed. . It consisted of the following menu: Clam chowder, 7X pijot crackers, bread anl latter; brown bread; radishes; lettuce and onions. Hot baked dams, hot butter; broiled halibut, t-uce hollandaise; French peas; sweet corn and %m *ct potatoes (in season). 1. oiled mackerel, maitre d'hote lyonaisse, pota- toes, fried eels; lobsters and clam cakes; water- melon ice cream and black coffee. J. D. V., Div. Cor. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. Our . clam bake was a very successful affair. About 205 sat down to dinner, and it was a representative crowd of good citizens and good railroad men. Bro. Tom Pierson, our esteemed vice-president, in a fitting speech, presented Bro. Joe Hannan, our past efficient secretary and treasurer with an O. R. T. watch charm, from Division 37, for long and meritorious service. The cheering was so great at this point, that Bro. Hannan could not be heard in reply, except to say, “thank you.” The married and single men played three innings of what promised to be an interesting game of ball, in the morning. The married men were ahead 7-6 at the end of the third, when the game was called for “chowder,” after which the single- men developed cases of “frosty extremities” and could not be found, probably warming their feet in the hot sand at Oakland Beach. Bro. Northam fanned out most of the boys, pitching recently; Bro. Smith, Cos Cot, also has a good wing. “Teddy” Reif, our first sacker, is right on edge, and plays “the game” all the time. “Pep Young,” is our short stop, Mike Hoolihan, is our second baseman and yours truly, third. Matt Nugent, our song writer, is also a base ball player. Quite a number went swimming, and their was an impromptu .game of ball played in the water with a cork ball, which Bro. Max Hirschfield, from the N. Y. C., borrowed from a young lady, at the instigation of Bro. Storm, after hitting a few of the bathers on the head with this ball, the game was called on account of wet grounds. Bros. Max Hirschfield and Y. Storm, had a long swim from Edwards Hotel, around outside the point to Oaklan l Beach. (Max got cramps). All our prominent brothers were present includ- ing Chairman T. O. Tiger, Chief Tel. T. Reif, S. and T. Bert Leaman, Bros. Hoag, M. Hollahan, G. Young, P. Smith, F. Leibfreid, and — well, I couldn’t begin to tell you who was there, it would be easier to say who wasn’t, and' everybody agreed it was the “best bake” we ever had. General Chairman Bro. Ross, was with us again at our July meeting, and spoke as usual to the point, giving us an interesting account of the work, and impresses us with the importance of making known our grievances, so they could be adjusted, and each man obtain his just rights. N. Y., iV. H. & H. R. R.— A certain second trick towerman, olJ enough to know better, is conducting an employment bureau in N. Y. City. He is not a member of the O. R. T. “Some crows are blacker than they arc painted.” The book of rules examination seems to have some of the boys “up in the air.” The only thing to do is to study up, as the examination is very thorough. Bro. Tom Tiger, “our genial” local chairman, is spending the week end at Highbridge, X. J., “out among the peaches." Well he has earned Digitized by Google

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1520 The Railroad Telegrapher. a rest “among the peaches,” but can he rest in such a place? Bro. Russell has been assigned to third “FA”; Bro. Davis assigned to second switchboard and leverman at “MD” and J. H. De Rusha, to sec- ond “DA." Bro. S. R. Blizzard, bid in second Westchester tower, , N. Y. Bro. A. E. Costello, 49th St. engine house, N. Y., and Bro. G. H. Foster, regular relief, Bridgeport, Conn. At our regular monthly meeting, Bro. Tiger presided (Bro.^Reif on a vacation). Bro. Engen, Ferguson, was on a week’s vacation to Cape Cod and Oak Bluffs, and Bro. F. C. Merri- field, also took a vacation for a week. It’s time to go to bed, “bonne nuit." Hurrah, for the O. R. T., in general and Division 37 in particular, wake up boys, and sec how many pesky nons you can land. “Au revoir." Cert. 123, Div. Cor.* Springfield, Mass., Div. No. 38. B. & A. R. R., East End — At the somewhat belated election of officers for the' general committee, which was held at Springfield, on August 16, before opening of reg- ular meeting of Division 38, Bro. Hayes, agent at East Brookfield, was selected as chairman for the ensuing term. Having over ten years, Bos- ton & Albany rating, also experience on other roads and being a member of our committee for about two years, and a delegate to the recent convention, it would seem as it the selection was an exception- ally good one. Bro. Martin Welch, local chairman on the Al- bany Division, was made secretary, which will undoubtedly be pleasing to his many friends. Cert. 206. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. B. & M. R. R. Notes— Our general committee has finished its work and are all back to work. The last settlement made was far the best obtained upon any road in the cast, considering all that had to be con- tended with in the way of newspaper attacks upon operating officials; the decline in stock and the investigating by the Interstate Commerce Com- mission. Every member should put his shoulder to the wheel and endeavor to have our employers regain the prestige which was theirs until a few years ago. The recent organizing campaign in Division 41, has resulted in much good. At the close of the last semi-annual period its membership is close to 400 members with only three nons left on the Southern Division. Through the operation of the 54-hour law in Mass., which prevents women working for trans- portation companies more than nine hours per day, or fifty-four per week. Sister Fletcher, at West- ford, will lose her station which ha9 been in the family for thirty years. We trust some way will be found by which she can retain it. Frank Ward, train dispatcher many years in Manchester and Concord, and recently chief train dispatcher on the Southern Division in Boston, goes to Halcyon, N. H. agency, his home town. Bro. F. M. Morgan, has returned to Lexington agency after two months in the engineering depart- ment, and on account of his heavy station duties, has resigned the chairmanship of the Southern Division, which he has held for the past two years. Bro. T. F. Quilty, West Somerville, is spending his annual vacation at his old home in Nova Scotia. Bro. Phil. O’Connor, his assistant, has just re- turned from a trip to Penna. Bro. Purvis, of Waltham North, is on a month’s leave, Bro. Mc- Phee filling in. Bro. Osborn, of Hudson, has recently been filling in nights in the Southern Division dispatchers* office. Bro. Frank Madden has purchased a new Ford touring car. Bro. Provost, third Ware, has been assigned Rutland, Mass., agency. Bro. Savage, a valuable member of the Order, towerman Clinton Junction first, has gone into the railway mail service. Bro. Thayer, towerman at Washington Street Jet. since its inception, on account of ill health, has retired after thirty-five years' service, with a pension. Sister Howard and Bro. Lang are holding down Manchester, N. H.f station with the assistance of Bro. Pousland in the yard office. It is hoped that after the hot weather all the members will take an active part in the division meetings, and help make them interesting and in- structive. That is the place to discuss the busi- ness of the division. Cert. 200. Woodsville, N. H., Div. No. 45. Passumpsic Division, B. & M. R. R. — We should be represented in the journal every month, as all other divisions are. We have .quite a number of new men in our midst, some of whom, we shall soon address as brother. Keep after all the newcomers and let us make the old Passumpsic 100 per cent strong. It can be done if every one will do his part. I am doing all I can to make our division solid and I know every brother is with me. Let us stay with them until they do the proper thing. “Short of funds" is an old story. Bio. Bert Trask, our congenial agent at New- bury, recently took a flying trip to Portland, and claims there is nothing like salt water and those juicy clams, but Newburyport with all that fog is good enough for me. Bro. Trask was relieved by Bro. Sails, relief man. Bro. Scully was off at W. R. Jet., a few days recently, taking in the games at the Hub, relieved by Bro. Carl Sweeney, from the Canal Zone. Bro. Donahue, W. R. Jet., spent several days recently on the farm over home and returned with his dome sunburned; but its getting smooth again. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1521 Bro. Joe Auclaire, third W. R. Jet., on a two weeks’ vacation to Quebec, was relieved by Bro. Sweeney, from Lyndonville dispatchers office. t Bro. Glover, from the Nickel Plate, is on second Norwich, while Bro. Moran is on his honeymoon. Congratulations brother, from the boys of Divi- sion 45. Bro. Naatz is on third Newport, 'vice Bro. Bert, on an extended leave. Bro. Lilley, our worthy third trick dispatcher, has returned from a trip from the far west, looking fine and dandy. “Ray” says it’s a fine country, but no place like home. The two extra milk trains now being operated at night between Newport and W. R. Jet., results in considerable more work for the dispatcher. Make it as easy as possible for him boys by answer- ing your calls promptly, and giving him all the information possible. Mr. Powell, whom we soon hope to call “brother,” is on third Norwich subject to bid. Bro. Leon Lewis, first Norwich, stepped on a rusty nail recently which surely is a painful thing, but proper attention to the injured member has brought it along nicely. Bro. Walter Hunter, assistant Barnet, has re- turned after two weeks of pleasure spent through the south. Mr. Paige, Examiner of standard rules was in Norwich recently, examining Bros. Lewis, Thomas, and Glover. “FO.” Rochester, N. H., Div. No. 65. Portland Division, B. & M. R. R. — Bro. Beacham has been elected local chairman on the Conway and Lakeport branches, vice Bro. E. J. Scott, resigned. Mrs. Brackett, relieved Mr. Donovan, at Union, who entered passenger train service. Mr. Uric is relievirig at Ballardvale agency. R. J. Scott has the summer position at Mt. Whittier. Bro. Waterstreet, of Division 32, is on Hamil- ton & Denham second trick, relieving Bro. Homer, who is manager of the Old Orchard office. Bro. C. E. Kelly, spare, is at Wells beach sum- mer position. Ex-Bro. Dandelin, from the W. A., is in the Fitchburg train dispatchers’ office in “N” Boston. Mr. Fourby, from Utica N. Y. C. tower, is at *‘VA” Lynn, vice Mr. Everett. Mr. Tewald, Swampscott agency, relieving Bro. C. E. Scott, is working Sheetman’s position at towers “A” and “B” this summer. Bro. P. T. Harrity is at Jewett agency, reliev- ing Bro. Roberts, who is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever. Ex-Bro. Hines, of Rockingham, relieved Bro. Donovan, Dover third, a few nights. Bio. Landsberg, Everett Jet., tower first, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Woodbury, West Lynn. Ex-Bro. Coubig, Spinney’s Switch thirJ, and Bro. McNall, Portland Division, are now with the W. U. at Pawtucket, R. I. Paul Pitman, from Intervale, is now in C. P. R. commercial service at Montreal. “SI.” Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. At New Haven our new general chairman opened up the daylight meeting on August 19th. Although there were only a few present, it was very inter- esting. Bro. Ross explained in hl6 able manner many questions put up to him. Some of you boys around New Haven try and attend the daylight meeting, September 16th. Put a red letter date on your calendars for both day and night meetings. Those who arc waiting patiently for eight hours in “K” offices, where they now work eleven hours, will be glad to learn that Bro. Ross has the mat- ter up as a grievance, and we feel sure he will settle it on a satisfactory basis. We believe it is a violation of rule No. 12, in our latest schedule. Bro. D. T. Ferrien, back from the Norfolk & Western after a nine months’ stay, where all the boys have a “Ticket,” has gone to the B. & M., at Contoocook, N. H. Bro. Harry Rielley was transferred to New Haven Division No. 29, at the last meeting there. Bro. Fred Staughton, covered ticket agent, at Rockville, two weeks in August. Bro. W. E. Murphy, of Franklin, spent two weeks in New Haven lately, relieved by Relief Agent White. Cert. 294. Division No. 89 Notes — Worthy Chief Kerns called the August night meeting to order at 8:25 p. m., fifty-five members present and thirteen new applicants admitted to membership. Among the noted ones present were Vice-Pres. T. M. Pierson and Gen. Chair. L. J. Ross, both of whom favored us with interesting remarks. The notice mailed to members to the effect that, something important was to come before this meet- ing, brought out a larger number than would other- wise have been present. When weighty matters involving the entire system are under discussion, old “89” can always be relied upon to act judi- ciously and leave no room for doubt as to the • ultimate outcome. It behooves us to at all times be on the alert to guard against radical ideas and it is the general opinion that the committee done its best, and got all it could. At the daylight meeting, Bro. Kerns was again in the chair. After the general order of business, debates were again taken up the same as at the previous daylight meeting. General Chairman Ross, who has developed into a pleasing and tal- ented speaker, favored us with an adiress, which consumed the better part of an hour, broken now and then with hearty encores. A\ Y., N. H. & H., Boston Division— Positions bid off recently were: Bro. Hudson, from “JK” to Mattapan agency; Bro. Coveliie, from Readville Station, to tower 237, South Bos- ton, and Bro. Lyons, from Harrison Square sec- ond to second leverman, at Chickering. The vacation season is now at its height, and all of the thirteen spare men are working and the Digitized by Google

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1522 The Railroad Telegrapher. fact that we can now get off when we want to is fully appreciated by the boys, which is some different from years gone by. Bro. F. O. Thomas, first Black-Bay, is on a three weeks’ vacation at his summer home, Egypt beach, relieved by Bro. Clark. Bros. F. H. Wills and D. T. Lawton, have just finished their annual vacation of one week each. Bro. Martin Walsh just returned from vacation spent at Niagara Falls and New York City. Bro. J. J. Eaton, bid in South Walpole agency, and transferred to Division 89. Bro. G. C. Bartlett, second towerman at Chicker- ing, at his home in Maine, for fifteen days, was relieved by Bro. W. L. Enos. Bro. Henderson, from “KG,” spent August 17tb at Revere beach, relieved by Bro. Kindler. Bro. N. B. Travis is up York State for three weeks, and Bro. C. L. Wirg, is on first trick at “SB.” Bro. Poquette, second Neponset tower, has re- turned from three weeks’ vacation, spent in New Hampshire. Bro. W. L. Hickey, third Savin llill, was seen lately gazing in the show windows of Mrs. Ful- tons’ store, Harrison Square. The attraction ap- parently was not that of the stock in trade, but of the heart; “step in, please.” Bro. Jas. Wishart, is back on second Broadway tower, after thirty days’ lay off. Bros. Leahey and Bartlett says: “it sounds good to hear his genial ‘hello’ on the fone.” I wonder what Bro. Cashen did with the whale he claims to have caught behind his tower at South Bay Jet. Midland Division — Bro. J. F. Savage is spending two weeks at his former home, Binghamton, N. Y., relieved by Mr. Brown, who also relieved Bro. J. H. White, while laid up ten days’ with lumbago. Bro. Murphey is back at Norwood tower, after a brief vacation. Bro. Bill Murphey has returned from his vaca- tion spent in Maine, relieved by Bro. White, reg ular relief agent. Bro. Greichen bid in Franklin Station, second, vice Bro. Cassidy. Mr. Cunningham is filling in while Bro. Greichen is acting as relief agent. We are all pleased to sec Bro. Fogerty back again improved in health, and taking up the reins again as dispatcher. Although Highland Lake is a non telegraph station, Bro. Evens gets the up-to-date news and base ball scores each day by his wireless plant, which he manipulates to perfection. Attending the clam-bake of Providence Divi sion 35, at Crescent Park, which was an all-day affair, and without a doubt successful, judging from the large attendance, brought to mind how slow “89” is to relieve the monotony by holding some sort of social function for the good of the mem- bership. What’s the matter with Rudolph Bartlett, our social lion? It won’t be necesaary for Father Francis to go over and spank the naughty boys in Campello tower now. By the time this is read the night owls will be well rid of the mosquito pests. Bardol, Div Cor. Cobalt, Ont, Div. No. 99. Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway — We had a very hurried meeting this month, on account of No. 47 being so very late. The at- tendance was much smaller than usual. The usual routine business was taken up and put through. The time was too short to hear Bro. Shibley's report of the convention. I noticed one or two unusual faces and some of our old stand- by’s were missing. There would have been room for a lot more, so come next time, the empty chairs look lonesome and the hall won’t cost any more if you all come. Why don’t some of the brothers, who like to see a write-up drop me a note of any thing of interest. The only thing new this month is the phone (which will be in general use shortly, and a change in time table at the north end). I didn’t get Tom’s promised note, which accounts for its not being included in this write-up. Babys’ got a hair cut they heard the lady say, This was the word went over the wire. At the close of a working day, While the boys all got chills, from their toes to their chin, And old Bruce at Englehart, he butted in. To hear about baby’s hair cut. Old Mr. Butt-in get out, you’re in wrong. Next was the trend of the lady’s song. And voices echo’d it right along, And she told about baby’s hair cut. (Ext. from “Peeping thru a Knot-Hole in daddy’s wooden leg.”) Cert. 66. Shamokin, Pa., Div. No. 117. Bro. B. H. Peifer, third Krebs, is very ill, and has been admitted to Danville Hospital. I never see any news in the journal about Division 117, and would like to. Cert. 113. Hamilton, Ont., Div. No. 155. A number of the boys turned out and enjoyed the meeting on August 10th, from start to finish, discussing a number of things important to all the members of this division. We had a very fair attendance, considering the terrific downpour of rain Saturday night, and the heavy shower Sun- day afternoon, keeping some of the boys away who have to walk a mile or so to get the radial cars. Come out, boys; we will welcome you and you will hear something to your benefit. Nearly all the boys have now had their holidays, Bro. Mearce, Hamilton, spent his two weeks' vaca- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1523 tion in Guelph, Toronto, Ottawa, and other east- ern points, relieved by Mr. Hutchinson, an old railroader from the Grand Trunk. Bro. Smith and his good wife spent part of their vacation in Atlantic City, and the remainder among Mrs. Smith’s people near Smithville, also taking in the annual picnic of the employes of the T. H. & B., which event was somewhat marred by rain in the early part of the day. Bro. Smith was relieved by Bro. Marshall, from the C. P. R., who later relieved Bro. Latnpman, at Coyle, while at Montreal, showing how the Welland boys play ball. Bro. Harrington, second trick dispatcher Ham- ilton, Ont., and wife, enjoyed a pleasant trip to the Western States. Bro. W. R. Kelly, first Aberdeen, and Bro. W. J. Warnick, first trick dispatcher Hamilton, who were in the north country near Cobalt, fishing, report the usual good catch and a good time. Bro. R. A. Warrender, relief dispatcher Hatnil ton, spent his vacation in New York City, taking the Scotland, Ont., agency on his return. Bro. Campbell, Stoney Creek, taking in the sights of the countryside around home two weeks, was relieved by Bro. Richards. Bro. Knox, Vinemount days, resigned when the racing fever got him and went back to the G. T. R., relieved by Bro. Richards, Brantford nights, pending regular appointment. Bro. R. F. McKinley, Vinemount nights, is anxiously awaiting relief so he can go and spend some of the money he has accumulated in his brief sojourn on the top of the grade. A recent visitor to our section was Bro. R. S. Fetch, formerly agent Summit, and days Hamil- ton, now agent C. P. R., at Solsgirth, Man. Bro. J. R. Wilkinson, formerly Brantford, nights, is now with the C. P. R., at Airdrie, Alberta, and reports lots of work out in the West. Bro. Hinchey, who has been acting as night chief dispatcher Hamilton, has just returned from a two weeks’ vacation in Toronto and Detroit. We are all sorry to hear that Bro. N. C. Bur- dick, agent Coyle, collapsed in his chair while on duty, and had to be assisted home, and trust that he will soon fully recover. Every once in awhile men worked for this road >ears ago, and then wandered to what looked like greener fields, come back to a good road once more. Gus Phalen, who at one time worked opposite me at Aberdeen for six months, and during all that time we never met, who has been at Brantford, nights, relieved Bro. Burdick, at Coyle. Bro. Rowntree, relieving at Kinnear, days, ex pccts to go to Colorado on his holidays, Septem- ber 1st; don’t know whether double or single. Everyone is enjoying a good run of overtime on account of the numerous work trains, but a number of us would rather have a straight 8-hour day. and let the overtime go. E. D. Armstrong, Sec-Treas. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. Bro. McClung returned from his vacation the first week in July, relieved by Bro. Ashe. Bros. Dauserean, Trask, Martin, Hunt and Cos- grove, took their vacations during July. Bro. Tuttle is on the 9ick list yet. Bros. Doherty, Barringer, Riley and Farley, were off during August. Bro. Smiley is filling in at the dispatcher’s of- fice, relieved by Bro. Dansereau, at Forest Hills. The division extends heartfelt sympathy to Bro. Smiley on the death of his wife, which occurred in August. Div. Cor., Cert. 11. Grand Trunk R. R. Middle Division, Fifteenth District — Bro. Cusack at Blackwell, one of our new mem- bers, is kept busy these days billing gravel for the new station now under construction at Strat- ford. Blackwell is getting more like Chicago every day. Bro. McCord is back at Camlachee after spend- ing a few weeks in the Adirondacks or somewhere else, “Mac” did not say where, but he wears the same old smile. Bro. W. Middleton, agent, and Bro. Cranston, night tclephoncr, at Forest, have had a busy fruit season, but the latter can generally find time for a joy ride between trains. Bro. Geo. Cline is agent at Thedford. Bro. Edmonds, late of Acton west, nights, is now at Thedford his home town, days, keeping his eye peeled for nons. He will soon need a microscope to find one on this pike. Ex-Bro. Harvey is agent at l’arkhill, and Bro. Archie McKay is day operator there. Bro. J. A. Hodgins, at Ailsa Craig, has two assistants who will soon be ready for initiation. Bro. Chowen, of the G. T. P., is at “CG” nights. Bro. Hill, at Granton, is anxiously waiting to be relieved for vacation. Bro. Jack Downs, the old reliable, is at St. Mary’s Jet. Bro. Casson, who does the owl trick there, is one of our new members. Bro. Rife, at St Paul, and our popular tele- phone inspector. Geo. Murray, are having a hot time with the black squirrels. Bro. Cober is now relieving the agent at New Hamburg. W. Brent relieved Mr. Holly there for his holidays, and Bro. S. E. Smith, from the C. P. R., is relieving the day man there. Brb. Pickering, Guelph, days, has not yet re- covered from old home week held there recently. Daniel Jackson evidently heard about the O. R. T. before he left Australia, as he lost no time getting lined up after he got the position as owl at Rockwood. We are glad to hear that the daughter of Bro. Squires, agent at Rockwood, who had to undergo an operation, is well on the way to lecovery. Bro. Dopher. Acton West days, is out with the “big stick” looking for “nons.” borne Hewitt, who has been out of the service helping his father lor nearly a year, will soon be with us again. Digitized by Google

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1524 ■^he Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Wienert, Brampton nights, is always on the job and anticipates every move of the train dispatcher. We hope he will keep after the nons there until he lands them. Bro. W. Craig recently succeeded Mr. Brent as agent at Malton, now on pension. Mr. Patter- son recently passed his examination and will be with us soon. Bro. Lachinger has come back to this district from the 20th, and is infusing some new life into the boys here. We neel more like him. In Stratford dispatcher’s office Bro. G. Hodgins is on first, Bro. E. W. Harris on second and Bro. J. D. Craig on third trick. Bro. E. II. Trethe- way is on third on the north branches, J. Stinson on second and A. Webster on first. Bro. Fred Holman, of “gilt edge Morse” fame, is now re- lieving dispatcher at Stratford. Bro. C. C. Leavitt and Bro. A. C. Harris are also working as reliev- ing dispatchers there. Bro. Bobbie Hyie is back from the West, work- ing days in “OD;” Mr. Powers, from the broker offices, working mates with him. Bros. W. Rodgers, H. G. Walton and H. B. Stone are working first, second and third tricks at Brantford dispatcher’s office. Glad to note that London, Hamilton, St. Thomas, Allandale, Ottawa and, I believe, Montreal dis- patcher's office, are all solid O. R. T. Bro. W. J. Dobbie, Brampton days, has our sympathy, owing to his relatives losing their lives recently in a runaway accident. Bro. Dobbie’s brother, a telegrapher at Gravel Pit between Brant- ford and Paris, was killed there a few years ago. We are sorry to chronicle the death of Chas. V. McCarthy, one of the oldest dispatchers in Strat- ford office. “CM” was known on the wire as one of the finest dispatchers to work with that that office ever had. He was on the Buffalo & Goodrich Line for about twenty years, and always had a good word for all. He had been ailing for about a year with a crippled leg, and about five months ago Bright’s disease set in and finally proved fatal. “CM” was favorable to our organi- zation and had he been able to resume duty would have lined-up as a brother. The dispatchers, oper- ators and agents of the Middle Division extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. McCarthy and family, and wish them to know that while they are mourning the loss of a loving husband and father, we also feel that we have lost a true friend, and one whose place will be hard to fill in the esteem of his fellow employes. Bro. G. Knapp, Guelph nights, whiles away the leisure moments instructing and leading the Royal City Male Quartet. A “classy bunch of warb- lers.” George is also a violinist of unusual ability and sometimes favors us with a few selections. Bro. J. Gilpin, from the C. N., is at Tunnel nights. Bro. Bill, at Breslau, likes to go shooting ducks and hare on that ranch of his, but nothing suits him better than shooting out the application blanks. Keep a line on everyone near you and sec that he and the man working with you keeps up-to-date. If * new man comes, get after him, and if off another road and up-to-date get him transferred. Mrs. Middleton is one of our best workers, and she has made a good many fellows sign-up when relieving Bill. Bill is tied up at that job, as he has no assistant and can not get out to the boys as much as he would like to, but if you want any information or blanks write him and, “presto 1” you have them by return mail. We were never more soli 1 than we are now, and that is what we are after. Under the C. M. Hayes regime the train dis- patcher who allied himself with the Order was promptly notified that he would either have to withdraw* or his services would be dispensed with. Mr. E. J. Chamberlain has passed the word to his superintendents, who have notified the train dispatchers and operators that all objection on the part of the management to their becoming mem- bers of the O. R. T. have been removed, and they are free to unite with any organization they wish. The result is that within two months’ time about 95 per cent of the train dispatchers on the entire system have been initiated into the Order. This naturally has caused a great wave of interest to permeate among the men out on the line, and has been the direct cause of dozens of new applica- tions for membership. The dispatchers are work- ing hard to eliminate all the nons on the line, for they realize better, perhaps, than some of the members on the line that in order to obtain a standard schedule like our neighbors, the C. P. R. and C. N. R., we must have the united support of every man on the division, and when our committee goes before the management it must have the knowledge that behind it is a good, solid organization ready to back it up in every move they make. “Cut out” the “whining.” It’s poor encouragement for a new member to hear it from an old member, to say nothing of the reputation you are making for yourself among the other boys who are working for a solid organi- zation. The boys at Stratford expect to be installed in their new quarters by Christmas. The new sta- tion is going to be one of the finest on the system; the superintendent’s office, yardmaster’s office, chief dispatcher’s office, dispatchers and operators, division freight agent, roadmaster’s office, will be located on the second floor. In Mr. C. Forrester we have one of the finest superintendents to work un ler that this division has ever had. Mr. W. Culligan, as chief dispatcher, is also all to the good. He will give you all a square deal, boys. You will, no doubt, have noticed how the vacancies are being advertised on his territory, as they never were before. He will carry out the terms of your schedule to the letter, and you should all show your appreciation by giving the best possible service. Certs. 1283, 1469. Grand Trunk Pacific Ry. Lake Superior Division — We are sorry to hear that Bro. W. D. Smith is in the hospital, and hope that he will soon be able to be out again. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1525 Bro. Fitzgerald, at Transcona days, off on holi- days, was relieved by Mr. McLean, a new man, now at Transcona nights. Bro. Joe Poulin is back at Vivian from his holidays. Mr. Palmer, who relieved him, is now at Hunter nights. Bro. Jack Feren, agent Minaki, keeps his eye on the tourist ladies. Bro. Graham has rcturne 1 to Redditt agency, and brought his mother back to keep house for him. Len is one of the oldest of the boys on the line; reliable and always on the job. Our Order has kept abreast of the times, with other brotherhoods and trades unions, in seeing that the interests of the men of our craft were looked after and protected. In a very short time we have secured increases and better working con- ditions, and it is the duty of every brother to round up the nons and explain to them the benefit of helping to make the Order stronger. When you meet a non, show him that if the Order was not solid we would all be working at least twelve hours a day and not receive as much for the time as we do for eight or ten hours’ service. If every mem- ber would take a little more interest in the work we would soon have a larger membership. Take up the work of our local chairman while he is away and do not let him have to go back to every non and do his work over again. Land every non without delay. We would also like every brother to assist in a write-up for The Telegrapher. Each one send in all the news he can to the local chairman not later than the 20th, so he may be able to forward it to the correspondent. I hope to receive lots of news from the brothers on th£ Lake Superior Division for the next write-up. Div. Cor., Cert. 1295. Third District — All the boys along the line would be glyl to see the third district represented in the journal, but with the exception of Bro. Manley, at Raith, none of them take enough interest to send me any items. x I would like to see the third district make some efforts to hold meetings occasionally. The C. P. R. manage it on the Lake Superior Division, and I see no reason why we could not do the same. Should be glad to hear from any of the brothers in regard to this. Some changes among the “stake men” recently. Bro. Plunkett, off sick for a few days, relieved by Bro. Woodsbury, Bro. Chamberlain handling both tricks at “MS.” The double shift proved too much for Albert, and he was obliged to lay eff himscu on Woodsbury’s return. Bro. Cord- ingly, from Bridge 15, relieved by Bro. Oliver, who relieved Morse, at Dona, who went to Mission nights, until Chamberlain reported for duty on August 12th, when Oliver relieved Bro. Bailey at Hunt. Glad to see Local Chairman Bro. Smith back again, from Redditt, where he was relieving for a month. Bro. Christenson, from Horn Pit, is taking in the sights at the stampede in Winnipeg, and incidentally a peep at the cow girls. “Criss” wants to watch they don’t corral him. We all heartily congratulate Bro. Sparling on his iecent marriage. Bro. Reigh, a new man from the C. P. R., is at Raith, nights, and Bro. Manley, from G. T. P. Jet., days. Solid O. R. T. here. Mrs. Manley has her application in the Ladies’ Auxiliary. As soon as lined up, she will endeavor to organize the auxiliary on _this division. Some of you mar- ried men should take this up. A new passing track, eight new side tracks, a new roundhouse and wye, is a large order and should make things busy at Raith this summer. Bro. Bradbury, from Larson, had a few days off last month, visiting friends in Rainy River. “Brad’s” news items failed to materialize. They must be in before the 20th. The fall rush will soon be on and it’s to our own interest to see that these new men all have , a card. Presume the new order of things at Dona will not be appreciated by Bro. Champlain. These jungle towns should be eight-hour jobs and worth over a hundred per. If it’s not worth that to live this cave man’s life, we should donate our services gratis. The old. slogan “No card, no favors,” is a good one, but I was rather surprised a few days ago to find one of the O. R. T. men on this pike somewhat loath to extend the usual courtesy shown members in good standing. When I inquired of the dispatcher if there was an opening for a first- class man, I was curtly informed “chances are the chief is not particular whether he comes or not.” The chief himself gave me a satisfactory answer and made all arrangements for transporta- tion for the party referred to. I also appreciated the kindness shown by another dispatcher, who did everything he possibly could for me when I asked him the same question. This overbear- ing manner on the part of those “higher up” serves only to cause friction. The golden rule is not out of date, and can be used to advantage in railroading. I wish to thank Bro. Manley, at Raith, for his contribution. Trust some more of the brothers will follow his example next month. J. D. M., Cert. 1335. District Six — Local Chairman Mitchell, called a meeting at Wainwright, on Sunday, July 13th, which was well attended and enjoyed. General Chairman Bro. R. L. Harrop, gave us a very interesting talk on the new schedule and matters in general. The following were present: Bros. R. L. Harrop, C. J. Mitchell, Dowling, Storey, House, Tully, Ilenshaw, LeGallais, Hill, Mulqueen, G. E. Harper, W. E. Simmons, Mc- Intyre, Allen, Dodd, and P. L. Harper. As far as possible a meeting will he held every two months for th« present. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1526 The Railroad Telegrapher. Now brothers, get busy and remit current dues and that voluntary contribution. Bro. C. H. Hess, on a six weeks’ holiday, re- lieved Bro. Sinclair. Bro. Foley on days. Bro. Carbsard from Scott nights (closed) to Tofield nights, vice Bro. Sinnions to Saskatoon nights. Tischow is up for bid. Good job, boys. Cooking Lake is waking up and there will soon be another bid up for some young fellows. ’ Some sight-seeing burg, that! Bro. McKay, Carmore, on holiday, was relieved by Mr. Bayon, from Bashow, later relieved by Mr. Mcjudy, from outstanding department, Edmonton. Everything is promising for a rush this fall; crops couldn’t look better. Bro. Armstrong, relieving at “RM,” relieved by Mr. Groat, from Edmonton, who later went to Wainwright, leaving "WR” closed. The trainmen gave a very enjoyable ball at Mina recently, which was attended by many of our boys, who report having the time of their lives. We hope the entertainers will have an- other soon. Cert. 1336. Grand Trunk Western Ry. The vote taken on the amalgamation of Divi- sion No. 148 with Division No. 1 was almost unanimous, only three votes against it; therefore the auditing committee has made the transfer of our membership to Division No. 1. In remitting your dues from now on, send them to Bro. D. L. Shaw, London, Ont. Bro. Shaw extends a hearty invitation to the nons to join us, which none should overlook. J W. Case has been appointed local chairman of territory main line, Chicago to Port Huron. Bro. Case has always taken a deep interest in our Order and will make us a very good man. He spent Sunday at Holly recently, owing to the illness of his father, whom we are glad to learn is much better. Bro. L. M„ Eddy, former general chairman of Ex-Division No. 148, has been voted general chair- man of the entire G. T. System, and placed on a regular salary. He will now work for the Order, all of his time, which will be a great help to us. We all wish him the best of success. Our committee, after several conferences with the higher officials of the G. T., in Montreal, for the betterment of our working conditions has turned the matter over to a conciliation board, tin- der the laws of CanaJa, which it is expected will award us a satisfactory settlement, some time dur- ing September. Bro. Haun, second Haslett, is spending his vaca- tion ip Bay View, relieved by S. R. Perry, helper from Olivet. We haven’t a line from the west end this month. Keep us posted, boys. Bro. iliklabridle, agent Good ells, recently spent Sunday with Bro. Harmon, bis brother-in-law, at Emmett. Bro. .1. Brandon, third Morrice, enjoyed the company of his brother for a few days rccenth. Some of the nons seem to be more interested in the work of our committee than the men who pay them to work for our betterment. Of course, in taking a raise they did nothing to secure, it isn’t stealing, but it's getting something for nothing just the same. Dispatchers Dunn and Neil, of the east end, on vacation, were relieved by Extra Dispatcher George Kay, who was very nice to work with, and was well liked by the boys, who all wish him success, wherever he may go. Bro. Day was off about a week with a sprained ankle, and the boys doubled. Mr. Fleming, a new man, is on third “HR” Port Huron, vice Barney. Bro. Fairchilds, third Charlotte, wa6 laid up several days, owing to a fall down stairs. Bro. Boylan, first Lapeer, while visiting his folks recently, was relieved by Telegrapher Eu9tice, an extra brakeman, who carries a trainman's card. Bro. Wright is back at Imlay City, from his vacation, and Swhihart has gone home for a few days, with Warded on third. ‘‘No card, no favors,” remember that motto. Our officials want good men; be one to yourself, and to them also, and work unceasingly for your Order. Stub. Wabash R. R. Springfield Division — The Mexican situation looks pretty gloomy. We may have to put on our fighting harness and go down there yet. The long drought has at last been broken and we have had general rains. The 60-70 and 80-car trains did not seem much benefit to us at the start, but now they are run- ning just as many big trains as they were little ones. Business is excellent on this division now. Bro. Outer, third Lanesville, while over at Hav- ana, where his wife ts visiting her parents, was relieved by Telegrapher McAndrews, from River- ton.. Bro. Abbott, agent Dawson, was a recent River- ton visitor between trains. Chief Dispatcher Krugh is on vacation, relieved by Night Chief Sauders, relieved by Dispatcher Little, and he by Extra Dispatcher Bean, on third, relieved by Telegrapher Anderson, from first Shops; Telegrapher Henderson, second Shops, goes to first, relieved by Bro. Adams, first Riverton; Telegrapher Parr, to second jRiverton, regular, vice Bro. Marshall, to first Riverton. Telegrapher Glaze, third Bluffs, while on fishing trip, relieved by Telegrapher Constant, from Daw- son, who was later relieved by Telegrapher Ryan, second Baylis, and relieved Bro. Garvey, second Jacksonville, on vacation; Bro. Halk, relieved by Bro. Jones, on third Baylis, relieved Ryan. Bro. Smith, agent Pittsfield, on thirty-day trip west for his health, was relieved by Bro. Miller, second Barry, relieved by Bro. East, from third, tent j orarily closed. Bro. Carrell, who was relieved by Telegrapher Godfrey, at Kuiderhook, first, and relieved Agent Curry, at Mt. Sterling, was later relieved by Bro. Allen, who is now on the sick list. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1527 Thanks to Bro. Miller for his assistance in this write-up; come again and some more of you help us. Have you got your new cards? If not, why not? Cert. 748. Decatur Division— Bro. T. A. Childers bid in first “H,” Grissom going on third there. C. C. Hess, helper Sullivan, relieved the agents at Apline and Worth, while on their vacations. Now someone line him up with an up-to-date card. Bro. David Ball, agent Spllivan, on thirty days* sight-seeing in the West, during July, was relieved by Bro. T. C. Burwell, who later went to Allen, third. Bro. S. W. Childers is on first Allen, pend- ing bulletin. The new interlocking plant at Mercer St., Decatur, is now in operation, giving the boys there a chance to exercise their muscle. It is now Bro. Wm. Keller on first there, also Bro. F. S. Pearce, third Cerro Gordo. Bro. H. G. Folrtah, agent at Monticello, is con- templating a vacation in the near future. Bro. R. H. Brickey, second Essex tower, is visiting his parents in Missouri. Bro. Harte, first trick Bement, is in Decatur Hospital suffering an attack of paralysis. All the brothers wish him a speedy recovery. Sulu discontinued as a block office and the operators moved to the end of the double track at Monticello. Bro. Hefner will look after those who need attention. Bro. P. W. Downs, agent I'oosland, has resumed work after an extended vacation. Anyone desiring application blanks, drop me a note at Cerro Gordo, and they will come by- return mail. Several good prizes are offered for securing new members, and hope you will all try for them. Some complaint has been made that bulletined positions have not been awarded to those entitled to them. Bro. Nash will be glad to have all such matters made satisfactory to all concerned. Boys, kindly send me all the notes you can by the 20th of each month, so I can get them to the journal in time for publication. Many thanks to Bro. Nash for his assistance in this write-up: come again, please, you aie always welcome. Yours fraternally, R. Veech. Decatur Division , South End — Bro. M. H. and J. T. Hughes, have gone to the Iron Mountain. Lloyd Tryon, from the “Big Four,” is now on third Mt. Olive, O. M. Curtis there, is serving fifteen days for doubling and trading tricks. Boys, this should be a gentle hint. Bro. Bonn is at Granite City extra, and M. W. Million, a new man, is working third at Worden, has no card. Poag is now a one man’s station, with Mr. Thornburg in charge. We still have several nons on this end and all - at our best paying positions. We must do every- thing in our power to show these men that the way to better their conditions as well as our own, is to have a solid front. The sooner we can get the nons to see this as we see it, and have them get that little pasteboard, the sooner we will get the benefits we desire. O. C. N. Detroit Division, Third District — Bro. S. C. Crook, agent Belleville, is on a vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. J. L. Seese. Bro. G. F. Gund, first Adrian, on two weeks* visit in the west, was relieved by Bro. Geo. Davis. Sister Katherine May, second “BO” tower, was off a few days. Bro. B. L. Roberts, agent Holloway, has been off several weeks, relieved by Bro. Frank Mason. Bro. Ray Bethal, second Alvordton, was off a few days with the smallpox. Bro. Geo. Clark, first Britton, off on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Hamilton, from Chicago. Bro. Floyd Osborne, Romulus, second, bid in third Montpelier, vice Bro. D. H. Teeters, gone to the “Nickel Plate,” at Fort Wayne. We wish him success. Bro. ‘John Neslon, agent Ennis, is visiting in the west, relieved by Mr. Haynor. Bro. L. A. Yoder, second Milan, was off a few' days, relieved by Bro. J. Hollswell. Bro. Woods requests me to act as correspondent for the district. I wish the boys would all send me items, so we can have a nice write-up every month. J. W. B. Coni. Mobile & Ohio R. R. St. Louis Division — The company has started work on the double track at Rusler and if business continues to in- crease as it has for the past month, the road will have to be double tracked from Meridian to Cairo, if not all the way. First, second and third tricks at Klondyke, and second trick at Moscow, have been created and pay the minimum of $63.00. Robert Bruce, acting agent Rienzi, while sick, was relieved by Bro. T. H. Keaton, who later relieved Bro. Sam Estes, at Verona for a vaca- tion. Bro. A. Ramer is on second Shannon, pending bulletin. Bro. Naylor, agent Laketon, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Jernigan, relief agent, and Bro. Less McCullar, Booneville, by Mr. McCarter. Bro. Barr, third Corinth, while off sick, was relieved by Mr. Guthrie, who previously relieved Bro. Overall a few days, on the sick list. Bro. Reynolds, first Ruslor. on vacation was re- lieved by W. R. Smith, and Bro. Jones, third Ruslor, by Mr. Guthrie. I. I). 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1528 The Railroad Telegrapher. Armstrong, at Perry, a few days. A. Ramer went to Bethel, second, vice Bro. Barner, who bid in • third Trenton. Bro. J. E. Taylor, bid in first Perry. W. C. Moore, first trick dispatcher, Tamms and Jackson district, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Brooks, and he as second trick dispatcher, by J. E. Armstrong, relieved on second “JN,” by Bro Muriough, and he on first Clamore, by Bro. Sanders, relieved on second “YD,” by Extra Teague. This is Mr. Armstrong's first work dis- patching. Bro. A. W. (Polly) Polsgrove, second Union City, on vacation, was relieved by W. R. Smith. Bro. M. Alvis, second South Columbus, off sick, was relieved by Robert Bruce. You fellows on the north end can’t be repre- sented in the journal if you don’t send me the news. I certainly would appreciate it if *‘Y” at “CO,” “X” at “AV” and “RN” at “FR” would send me a little note each month, and let me know if the M. & O. still passes through there. J. U. Overall. Jr., Cert. 1032. Chicago A Alton R. R. Your correspondent was very busy with other duties and regrets exceedingly that he failed to give the usual write-up in August, but inasmuch as no items were received until too late for publica- tion, I feel as if others as well as myself are at fault. A new and revised schedule was secured by the committee, which went into effect September 1, and although not many increases were granted we now have a good set of working conditions, which means more to us for the present than perhaps can be imagined. Show your appreciation of it by giving the best service possible. The com- mittee deserves our thanks for its labors in our behalf. Being permitted to be represented at all inves- tigations is a big item, as your committee gained considerable experience in this particular line in handling the case of Bro. Riley, who was per- mited to resume his former duties at Nil wood. Bro. Robb, Thayer, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Gascn, relieved by Bro. Locker, on first Girard. Bro. ileistand, third Girard, resumed duty after several enjoyable weeks on his honey- moon through the east. Agent Warrick, Girard, off on account of sickness, was relieved by a clerk from Springiield freight office. Bro. Randle, Shipman, on vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Tedrow, from Nilwood. Bro. Riley, Nilwood, while on committee work, was relieved by Bro. Hamilton, ot second there. H. E. Paul, freight agent Alton, has resigned. Bro. Brocken, who relieved Agent Munsell, at Greenfield, during the serious illness of his son, was sent to Magnolia. We are pleased to learn that the child has fully recovered. Jacksonville, is now lining up nicely. Bro. C. O. Lakin, Roodhouse, who went to Pequot as joint dispatcher for the C. & A., and Santa Fe, did not accept the position, due to the attitude of the Santa I*e officials, who did not like the looks of the O. R. T. button on his coat. Bro. Pfeiffer, is now at “B” Bloomington relay, vice Bro. Deaton, resigned. Bro. Majors, “B” Bloomington, was off a few days assisting the committee. There is only one “non” left there now. Bro. Mullen, third Shirley, who relieved Sister Heyn, second, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. R. D. Robbins, who later relieved Miss Saas. J. E. Blakcman, of Shirley, bid in Knapp. J. W. Shores, who has been agent at Lacon for the past twenty-five years, resigned to accept a position in a bank there, was relieved by P. A. White. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the supreme Ruler of the universe to call to his reward our brother, W. F. Swanson, in manifesta- tion of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the Chicago & Alton K. R., St. Louis Division No. 2, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends, in this their hour of sorrow and sadness, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy to Tub Railroad Telegrapher for publication. E. E. Gentz, E. E. Edgar, C. E. Simpson, Committee. C. St. P. M. A O. R. R. Minnesota and Iowa Division — Bro. O. J. Smith was relieved by Telegrapher Kiddle for a month while visiting relatives at Excelsior Springs, Mo. Bro. Schauffhausen relieved Bro. A. H. Tillma, at Hospers, while on a trip to Europe. Bro. J. II. Johnson, of Worthington, relieved Bro. W. A. Wagner, at Hartford, while he at- tended the funeral of his wife’s mother at Canton. Bro. O. S. Mann is at his home in Windom sick, relieved at Bingham Lake by Bro. A. E. Hyde, and he by Telegrapher Kiddle, nights. Bro. F. L. Lapachck, Worthington second, en- joyed a few days' vacation, rcl.eved by former Bro. C. D. Brooks, whom we are pleased to wel- come back to the Omaha, and trust he will soon be with us again. Bio. W. J. Jaiman, relieved at Westbrook by Bro. F. Morris, on bid, relieved A. W. Beck, at Sla\ ton thiity days while he was selling life insurance. Bro. Jarmen later relieved Bro. A. G. Lane at Lake Wilson, thence to Miloma for a day, then relieved Bro. J. C. Crandall, at Northrup. while visiting his father in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, and is now ready for the next guy to lay off. Bro. and Mrs. B. J. Funk, of Mankato second, are spending a few days with relatives and friends Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1529 in the Twin Cities, incidentally enjoying the fresh pure air of Minnetonka Beach; relieved by Bro. A. R. Mann. Bro. C. F. McCarthy, of Savage, secured his vacation on August 6th, but before he could get away was grabbed up and sent to Mankato third, which is just like a vacation, and he will be ready to go to work at Savage as soon as Bro. Funk returns. E. E. Douglass, of Madelia, is in South Dakota looking after his threshing and farming interests, relieved by Relief Agent A. B. Griffith, who, on account of the illness of Bro. W. C. Warner’s little boy, was later sent to Mountain Lake, and Bro. J. F. Jansen was pressed into the agent’s job at Madelia, Bro. Cochrane taking first, Bro. V. A. Frantz relieving him. We are deeply pained to learn of the serious illness of Bro. Warner’s little boy, who has been taken to Rochester for an operation, and sincerely trust he will soon regain his health. It will be remem- bered that Bro. Warner lost his wife a few months ago, which makes this grief doubly hard. Bro. J. N. Alvord, of Mountain Lake, is en- joying a three months’ vacation, relieved by Bro. J. C. Beard. Bro. J. A. Axt has taken up his new duties as agent at Amboy, vice Bro. I. J. Meyer re- signed. Bro. G. E. Price is on Le Sueur first pending assignments. Bro. H. Bromandcr has taken charge as agent at Savage, and will make good if any one will. Mr. Kelly is cn third Savage. Some one t^ll him about the O. R. T. and interest him in the organization. We are pleased to welcome Bro. Gibbson into Division 4, transferred from Division 76, at pres- ent telegrapher at Pipestone. Mr. Mcizener, former agent at Mitchell, has been appointed traveling freight agent for this division, vice H. N. Drummond resigned. Bro. O. H. Warner, of Jeffers, has been appointed agent at Mitchell, and will shortly move to that city. Bro. W. C. Ziebarth is relieving at Jeffers for the time being. A. C. Cohrs has taken up his new position as agent at Dovray, but have not seen anything of his application papers yet. Must be waiting for another raise. Bro. and Mrs. P. S. Zimmerman, of Kasota, have returned from their splendid trip feeling fine and covered with tan from the sun’s hot rays in Wibaux, Montana Beach and Crottiers, North Dakota. Bro. A. Backer, of Western avenue, has finally secured his vacation and accompanied by his fam- ily, will spend a portion of it in Northern Min- nesota, Windom, Bingham Lake and Mankato, renewing old acquaintances and looking over his old stamping grounds. He sure has richly earned his vacation. Bro. E. T. Brady is relieving on side wire at St. James. Dispatchers Card and Gillott are on vacation and Bro. G. R. McGinty is helping out with the train dispatching. Freight business on the division is picking up considerably, no less than eight chain gang crews now in the service, with more being set up, comparing this with a month ago when but one chain gang crew was in service reminds us of a rush we experienced two years ago. Brakeman L. A. McFail, who was injured at Merriam over a year ago between two freight cars, has been installed as phoner at Stone. We note in the Garden City items that Bro. C. T. Shier and wife have rented the W. A. Wagner residence and will move from West- brook. Bro. W. G. Sinn, of Blue Earth, who has been away some time, expected to resume work August 25th. Bro. A. J. Lang is acting agent at Ottawa pend- ing assignments of August vacancies, vice Bro. H. C. Vermilyea resigned. Bro. J. Glanccy has returned to Winnebago from his vacation, relieved by our old friend R. D. Spencer, formerly of Henderson. Bro. J. S. Enders also caught the habit from Bro. Glancey, and while the former was away, slipped away with his family. We don’t know what Joe said to Joe when he found out about it. Local Chairman Tenney transacted business at St. James the 7thT inst, and at St. Paul the 8th. While at St. Paul he took the family for a week’s outing at the lakes, relieved by Bro. E. T. Brady. The C. & N. W. brothers on the M. & I. Divi- sion of the C. & N. W., hell a red-hot rousing meeting at Mankato, Saturday evening, August 23d. General Chairman Troy gave one of those eloquent and flowery speeches for which he is so well known, even on the floor of the conventions. There was a splendid crowd out. Local Chair- man Tenney represented the Omaha boys. C. B. Fairfield has returned from his vacation and says he will now surely come in with us. He and his wife visited Salt Lake, San Francisco and Los Angeles and reports a splendid trip. He was relieved by Bro. A. Summers from the P. R. R., who will transfer to Division No. 4 if he remains with the Omaha. Beware of circular letters purporting to come from headquarters of the (“B. S. A.”) Brother- hood of Station Agents. This is a rival organi- zation and its gilt-edged circulars are liable to lead you to invest your money in a project that can not possibly bear fruitage. This aggregation is striving hard to get a foothold on the C. & N. W., and we understand the Omaha is the next to be circularized. This is a tip to you. Cert. 2. Wisconsin Division — I wish to take this opportunity of thanking the membership for their co-operation during the last six months, and especially our correspondent, Bro. Stouffer, who is ever ready to contribute bits of news and wit such as only comes from one who “love* the hand that feeds him.” I wish to ask each member to do his best to line up the non in his office or the office next to him. I wish each one would write for blanks, hand to those who arc in need, help him to fill them out and not to leave his side until he has con- tributed the amount necessary to become a mem- ber. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1530 The Railroad Telegrapher. Your local chairman has a good big job every day, to attend properly to station duties and would appreciate very much the information regarding new operators coming onto the road and when- ever operators move so he can keep a check on them. If you don’t receive acknowledgment of such notes, don’t forget, nevertheless, that they are appreciated. One of the worst problems is to keep the delinquents probed up so they will Day up. I wish to state here that whether yon pay up or not, it can cast no reflection upon the members of the general committee. They are pleading and praying continually with some one to come across and help himself and the other fellow along to things better. One would some times think a “donation” was being asked for, but have they not received benefits yearly? If not in one way, it was in another? Don’t be a piker, you can’t deny for one moment that the O. R. T. hasn’t done something for you at some time. W. E. Steiner, L. C. Wisconsin Division Notes — Bro. J. Sauleen is on second Deer Park, a new job. We expect he will be secretary to the local chairman, that is, in the line of expensing, etc. Bro. Bill will have time to talk matters over now. Bro. W. H. Patterson, Barronett second, re- lieved by Bro. Wahlquist, from “The Soo,” has been relieving Bro. F. J. Payson, who relieved at New Auburn agency. Bro. E. W. Mayer, from the C. P. R- was relieved on Barronett third by Bro. W. A. Wondrowitz. Bro. A. L. Stouffer is going on a “Round the World in thirty days” trip for the benefit of the Northern Division. We will "have “some” write- up then 1 Bros. J. E. Bartosic and G. Lechetzki, second and third Cumberland, are going to the Pacific Coast on vacation. F. A. Carviere is the new man at Spring Brook. See that he gets a blank. Bro. F. S. Mack has returned to New Auburn from an extended trip through California, Utah, Colorado and other western states. He nearly fell off of Pike’s Peak while up there viewing the scenery. Bro. R. E. Heinz bid in Chippewa Falls first, relieved at Jim Falls pending bulletin by Mr. Britton, from Burkhardt. T. A. Bergh, the youngest of seven bidders, waa appointed agent at Clayton. Mr. -Holmes, first Bloomer, recently married, says he will have an up-to-date soon. Congratula- tions. See that he don’t forget his promise. Bro. L. Molner, second Bloomer, and wife, were recent Chippewa Falls visitors. Bro. H. Enger, of Kell first, relieved Bro. H. A. Larson, second Chippewa Falls, who re- lieved Mr. Zahner on third while relieving \Y. P. Clark on first there. Bro. Harry Sauleen is relieving on second Kell, and Bro. E. Svsanson on second New Rich- mond. F. A. Carriere is relieving J. A. Amdahl at Spring Brook, relieving H. Britton at Burkhardt. F. E. Anderson has been appointed agent at Bloomer, vice R. Deagen, who goes to the Soo Line in North Dakota as Assistant Traveling Auditor. Cert. 441. Northern District — Bro. Jacobs, of Shell Lake, took in the ball game at Spooner, August 10th. Bro. Payson, agent Barronett, is visiting rela- tives and looking over the western country, re- lieved by Bro. Patterson. “Pat” always falls into the harness whenever there is any relieving to be done at Barronett. Bro. James Parent has resigned. Business is good for this time of year. Our brothers on the N. P. are having a little struggle of their own. Here’s hoping they settle matters satisfactory to all concerned. “Ye scribe” had a little talk over the wire with our old local chairman, L. D. Marquette, now at Ladysmith, Wis., doing well. The only fault he has to find with “The Soo” is that the lakes along that line don’t seem to yield the de- sired amount of fish compared to those on “The Omaha.” Our old friend and brother, Matt Carey, so many years at Wascott, has re-entered the service and is now on Clear Lake first. He will get an up-to-date if he hasn’t one already. The Sunday train out of Twin Cities to Spooner and return seems to be a paying proposition judg- ing from the business. Bro. Steiner, Deer Park, is happy now as he has been given a night man. The express companies and incidentally the ex- press agents, are getting it handed to them now- a-days. Bro. Oldham, of Stanton, who goes as teleg- rapher to Bayfield, will help strengthen the branch. Mr. Cray, at Comstock, is too busy to answer letters in regard to his own salvation. We regret that men to whom the Order has been such a benefit, can not spend the money to get an up-to- date. New Richmond third must be some job. Bro. E. Forrest resigned, and Bros. Bjorndahl, Parent, Sauleen and E. W. Mayer took a trial at it all in three months’ time, but without success. G. Smith now has it on bulletin. The girls at “CU” miss Bro. Sauleen, but too much work. He is at “DE” nights pending bulletin. Bro. Wondrowitz is strong after second at Cumberland. Bros. Purvis and Phillipson are laying plans for a bungalow. “Bill” figures on buying Purvis out in the spring to get married. Bro. H. A. Enger was married in June. Con- gratulations. Bro. A. O. Olson, Clear Lake second, is back after a month’s vacation. Bro. Kurrasch, of first there, was off several days recently, relieved by M. E. Carey. The 100 per cent efficiency board as suggested by Mr. Trenholm in his letter of May 5th, has been organized and will meet on the third Mon- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1531 day of each month hereafter for the purpose of reviewing decisions of the General Superintendent, considered unjust by the men. This board will act on nothing but matters pertaining to the 100 per cent efficiency. In case any of the men on this district feel that a record has been made against them unjustly, simply mail a full state- ment of the affair to the undersigned board, also a copy to the members of the board from their own division, and don’t be a bit backward about doing it. The following constitute the board: A. VV. Trenholm, General Manager; F. R. Pechin, General Superintendent; J. J. O’Neil, Superin- tendent M. & M.; F. E. Nicholes, Superintendent Wisconsin Division; J. R. Welch, Superintendent M. & I. Division; J. H. Hall, General Inspector; Lewis Sharpless, B. of L. E., Minneapolis, Minn.; Wm. Haley, B. of L. F. & E., Sioux City, Iowa; W. H. Carrig. B. of R. T., Emerson, Neb.; J. J. Quinn, O. R. C., East St. Paul, Minn.; W. J. Liddane, O. R. T., St. Paul, Minn. Div. Coa. Nebraska Division — Bro. C. V. George, in “C” while the dispatchers were taking their vacation!, has gone to the M. & I. Division. Although he has left this division, we are glad that Division 4 does not lose his membership. He was relieved by Mr. Elias. We hope “KR” will line him and Mr. Wood up and any others who may slip in without an up-to-date. Bro. J. E. Beckley resigned at Obert, relieved by Wallace, pending bulletin. Bro. Buchanan and wife, of Dakota City, on a six weeks’ vacation to the coast, will take in Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver, Los Angeles, etc. His folks live in Los Angeles. We wish them an enjoyable trip, as the route they went suggests it. Mr. Beales, helper from Ft. Calhoun who drew Magnet on August bulletin, relieved Bro. Buchanan. Bro. F. W. Brown, agent Florence, who bid in third Ferry relieving Bro. Willis, who relieved McCullough, third “KA,” has resigned. Rev. Mr. Sloan, helper from Randolph, is at Nacora, pending bulletin. Agent Pinion, assigned to Bloomfield, relieved at Wynot by Bro. G. W. Smith on bid. The brothers on the “BO” line should line Mr. Pinion up as he has a good station. Lee Ferguson, clerk at Emerson for a number of years, died in the Sioux City Hospital, Sunday, August 17th. We understand Mr. Ireland, clerk from Randolph, now relieving at Pender agency for six weeks, is to take the clerkship at Emerson on Mr. Thomas’ return from the east. Bro. Northrup has returned after a fifteen-day trip to the Hot Springs of South Dakota, re- lieved by Bro. Foote, and he by “Duke” Wallace. Bro. Schaller is building a house as houses are not very plentiful at “FO.” Perhaps he is going to join the “hen-pecked” husbands. Bro. C. A. Whitaker has resigned at Ponca and goes to Florida to try his hand at farming. We wish him success and hope lie will make more at it than at railroading. The new two-story cement building at Stock Yards is now complete and the telegraphers have moved in from the old box car which has been their “nest” since the old office burned down. The boys are very proud of their new office which is the neatest they have seen in many a day. Bro. Shearer and former Bro. Davidson are holding down “RK.” Have been furnished some items this month by several brothers, which has helped considerable and wish more of you would do likewise as every little helps. The 100 per cent efficiency board, as suggested by Mr. Trenholm, has been organized and will meet on the third Monday of each month for the purpose of reviewing decisions of the General Superintendent which are considered unjust by the men, but will act on nothing but matters pertaining to the 100 per cent efficiency. Employes feeling that record has been made against them unjustly should mail a full state- ment of the affair to telegrapher’s representative, W. J. Liddane, St. Paul, also a copy to W. H. Carrig, Emerson, Neb., member of the board from this division, so they may be in possession of the facts and be prepared to argue the case intelli- gently. Do not be backward about letting them have the facts if you think you have been un- justly dealt with. It is now Bros. Parchen and Stevan, with more to follow. We have some new as well as old timber to work on, as several brothers have left the service and new men who have grown up on the division are taking their places. With the assistance of the brothers wc will get them all before snow flies. As I heard “Jim” Troy once remark : “let us at them.” • We expect before long to call Agent Craig “brother,” as we have just straightened out an old deal to his satisfaction and he has the neces- sary papers. Although it’s an old saying: “No news is good news,” we would like to see lots of news each month, hut when our call for items are unan- swered by the brothers out on the line it is an uphill job to have a write-up and get everything in that has happened through the month. Now all get busy, and send the local chairman any scraps of news you may hear or know of before the twentieth of each month. Again I urge every one, members especially, to he on hand promptly for the grain and car report to the General Superintendent’s office each morning except Sunday. I have mentioned this before, but only the other day everybody got a message from W. B. F. which I need not re- peat or comment on. The ones to blame make it hard for the ones who are not, and as there are only about forty offices to send this report, it ought to be cleaned up in less than half the time it takes now. The man in “GY” spends more time calling than in taking the report. 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1532 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Coyle will soon have plenty of water at Craig as the new tank now under construction there will be complete shortly and Dick will no doubt keep his weather eye on the indicator. The tank at Oakland is to be removed to some other ^point on account of the unsatisfactory supply of water there. Several of the depots on the main line have been given a new coat of the regulation red which makes them loom up to the “Eagle-eyes” like a big signal board turned at stop. “Bill” Craig, agent Bancroft, has been elected to fill the vacancy caused by the term of Mr. Moran, as committeeman on “Safety First” hav- ing expired, and S. A. Bolts was elected to fill the vacancy of Bro. Mathews. Any one wanting a list of nons just drop Local Chairman Mathews a line and same will be fur- nished promptly and gladly. If any brothers have been left out of this write-up it is owing to the fact that we have no notice of their laying off. You should all drop us a line and keep us posted on such things. Don’t forget, brothers, and I have mentioned this before, if you want to leave your office for any length of time, ask the dispatcher, so he will know you are out. Several brothers have been reprimanded for this offense, and one brother is not yet sure that he still has a job. No doubt he has taken notice. Let every member try to get one' non at least before the snow flies. Cert. No. 3. Eastern District — The double track is now in operation from St. Paul to Elroy, except six miles between Baldwin and Woodville. This will probably be finished and the automatic signals installed the whole length of the Eastern Division by October 1st. The dispatching force at Eau Claire has been re- duced to four men, forcing out Messrs. Nixon and Swanson, and it is expected that the com- pletion of the double track will further cut the force to three men. The safety first meeting at Hudson, August 16th, was attended by a large crowd from ail over the system. It was one of the warmest days of the year, but despite the discomfort caused by the heat every one enjoyed themselves. The lectures were highly instructive. Bro. O. Gullickson, at Knapp, enjoyed his first vacation in cigut years early m August, relieved by Mr. Montgomery, a new man, who later re- lieved Bro. Kuhen, Hudson third, a few weeks. Bro. Erickson, Woodville fiist, laying off at his home near Black River Falls, on account of an .operation, is being relieved by F. S. Peterson. Bro. Bjorndahl, from the north, is visiting at the Falls. The new board, to review the findings of the inspectors on the 100 per cent efficiency plan, has been organized and meets on tiie third Monday of each month in the general manager’s office. The board consists of five officers and five em- ployes. Any employe who receives a demerit on the 100 per cent efficiency plan has a right to appeal to this board if they feel that they have been unjustly treated, and it is to be hoped that the telegraphers will take advantage of this should the occasion arise. The members of the board from this division are: J. J. Quinn of the O. R. C., and W. J. Liddane, of the O. R. T. Appeals of employes on this division can be sent to either one of the above named, or to both. S. L. Jacobson, dismissed at Millston, was re- lieved by Bro. Bornkey pending bulletin. The officials seem to have a hard time to keep a man at that place. Bro. Witt, agent Bcldenville, was there a few days. Bro. H. L. Nelson, third Sheppard, is on two months’ vacation, relieved by Mr. Waldum. Bro. J. 6. Johnson, from Neillsville, on two months' vacation, drove through the country from Tunnel to Chippewa Falls; relieved by Mr. Zim- merman, a new man. Mr. Strande, third Baldwin, dismissed for re- fusing to get a new uniform, was relieved by Bro. Strasuerg. We must “doll up” if we work for “The Omaha.” The best of everything is the password. No. 16 struck a bunch of cattle just east of big cut near old Wright recently and Maxwell stopped the train, built a fire and held a "barba- cue,” causing the train to be thirty minutes late, but John said: “'tw’as worth it, had heap much big feed.” When the claim agent arrived on the scene he found only the hide and horns of three of the farmers prize cows. Guess John was right. “M ” Cert. No. 7. Union Pacific R. R. Kansas Division, Eastern District — Bro. Copeland, Clyde, off thirty days owing to the illness of his mother, relieved by Relief Agent Bro. Wyatt, who later hiked for Grand Junction to cool off. He also relieved Bro. J. S. Force three weeks on account of the serious illness of his wife, and was relieved by Bro. Patterson. Bro. Way Bill Stokes bid in Green, in order to be nearer the little blonde. Bro. Hadsell, of Talmo, off a week for dental work, and Bro. Russell, of Stockdalc, off several days for the same purpose. We have their word for it that it was a pleasant little vacation. Bro. Jacobs, of Bennington, off several days on account of the death of his father at Centralia, Bro. Squyers, from Beloit, relieving. Bro. Brenner, who relieved A. N. Noel at Asherville, has gone to Beloit. Bro. Wade, Blue Springs, is wearing one of those superior kind of smiles these da^s over the arrival of a grandson at the home of E. H. W’ade, formerly with the U. P., now located at St. Paul, Neb. Bro. Reynolds, relieving Bro. Clayton at Mari- etta, is the latest to get the matrimonial bug. The event is to take place at Rossville in the near future. Bro. Vaughn, from Bonner Springs, goes to Solomon third, regular. Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1533 of blistered arms. We don’t repeat any of the fish stories for fear the game warden will interview us. Bro. Hockensmith, formerly with the G. I. at Marysville, relieved him. Every once in a while someone comes along and threatens to write up an operator, but it remained for Sister Doering, at Topeka, to break the record by getting a column and a half write-up in the Topeka Capital over her ’round-the-world trip. That bright light noticed in the west is occa- sioned by Bro. Horriskey, of Oil Cheyenne, “burn- ing the midnight oil/' and the fearsome wail that accompanies it is only the lullaby that he each night dedicates to the new son and heir. The harvesting of your “hay crop” by moonlight and the storing of your moonshine around the office are two offenses that meet with mighty little approval from division officials, and in view of the prevalence of both it might not be amiss to point out to you that violations of Rule G and sleeping on duty cases will not be taken up by your local chairman. There have been several instances lately where agents and operators have been presented with a few bottles of the brew that made Milwaukee famous, by a generous consignee, and in each case it was store! away in the bag- gage room for future reference. The fact that in each case it had been hid out is pretty conclusive proof that the employe knew he was getting on thin ice at the time, and this is one form of amuse- ment that is going to prove mighty unpopular in the future. If the brother who got his grievance mixed up with his love letter will give us the address of the young lady we will be glad to forward the letter with explanations. Since it was signed “Your Snookums,” we are entirely in the dark as to who the author may be. Div. Cor. Kansas Division, Western District — Bro. Pumphrey is back at Bunker Hill regular, Bro. Wilson returning to Simpson. Mr. Spradley, McPherson, while attending the Conclave in Denver, was relieved by E. H. Payne, a new man. Bro. Ben Doyle, “The Human Yetman,” late re- turned from Southern Pacific, is again employed as a brakeman on the Union Pacific. Bro. Parr has returned to Russell after sixty days’ leave; Bro. Weedin is relieving Bro. Liggett, and Mr. Linville relieving Bro. Miley, at Kanopolis, on thirty days’ leave. A tourist recently asked if the Union Pacific employed all foreigners as agents and operators. We advised him that it was merely the hot Kansas weather and sun that put the “yellow” on us. We have not seen the applications of Messrs. Doherty, Coberly and Horne yet, but hope they will soon land right side up, as well as several more on this end. Bro. J. M. Brown bid in Wamego days, and Bro. W. T. Vaughn, third Solomon. “X” says he wants to see how it goes to sleep nights once more. Bro. Lacy Ellsworth just returned from thirty days leave, and Bro. Ackors is now taking in the sights in Colorado, relieved by C. S. Caswell, suppose “Pop” will be next. We are sorry to learn of the death of former Bro. R. E. Morse, of Wakeeney. “Bob” was a good agent and a splendid fellow and had a record with the Union Pacific that any man could be proud of. He will be missed by all. Cert. 371. Nebraska Division , First and Second Districts — It all started over the time-worn cause — the Dutch and the Irish fued. In consequence Bro. Tom Ingoldsby is taking a vacation in Colorado under rather suspicious circumstances. Knowing his nature, a ring leader, and his nationality that of riot-inckers, the police of Council Bluffs naturally sought him, after the annual ball game in that city between the pick of the above-men- tioned Celt-Teutonic representatives had ended in the annual riot. Kind friends succeeded, however, in smuggling him out of town before the officers could locate him. They found out that he was on his way to Laramie and had the sheriff of that place ready to take him into custody upon his arrival. Warned of this, Tom turned off to Denver. Here again O. R. T. friends came to his rescue, and Bro. A. G. Snyder, of Omaha, who was there recuperating, escorted him to the Western League ball games, where he again narrowly avoided arrest during the Denver-Omaha series, by insisting on bringing up only the headers of Omaha’s batting order ail the time. Transportation was secured for him to Colorado Springs and when we saw him last he was headed for Cheyenne. We hope he will be able to go back to Omaha after things have quieted down. We believe with all the boys in “U” office that this has been a good lesson for him; that he will forsake his bullying ways and become one of the best citizens of Council Bluffs. He has his O. R. T. brothers to thank for the timely assistance rendered him at this time, and they will see that the Irishmen secure some other manager at their next annual game. O. H. Carter, agent Valley, off for a week lately, relieved by Bro. Janzen, and he by Bro. S. C. Wallace. Bro. H. C. Carlson, Belgrade, is on vacation in the East. O. E. Johnson is relieving Agent Baldwin at Millard. Your correspondent is working in Colorado for a few weeks, and had it not been for Bro. Vybiral, at bchuyler, we wouldn't have had any news this month. Bros. O. T. Steeve and Joe Ackerman, of “U” office, have both been on short vacations. Let’s make a big pull and get “Tommy” out of the hole. Cert. 217. Nebraska Division, Third and Fourth Districts — Bro. Huff, report man, who relieved F. H. Hatch, chief dispatcher’s clerk, North Platte, for several weeks, was relieved by Bro. McKale, from “NO,” and he by Bro. Frank Hagey, Julesburg Digitized by

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1534 The Railroad Telegrapher. second. Bro. Jim Becker, who has been on an extended trip to Ogden and Salt Lake, and hunt- ing and fishing near Rock River, Wyo., is reliev- ing Bro. Hagey. First Trick Dispatcher Cummings, North Platte, has returned from a visit to relatives in the East, relieved by Bill Hawley. Bro. J. C. Duxbury, agent Ogalalla, off for a few days, was relieved by Bro. L. O. Mann, from second there, and he by Mr. Charlker, helper from Brule. Bro. Andrew Ewing bid in Archer first, relieved on second Lodge Pole, pending bulletin, by Extra Weber. Bro. Mattocks has returned to third Kimball after a very pleasant fishing and hunting trip in the hills of Wyoming. Bro. Ed Kirasey, second Ogalalla, who bid in third Hilldale, is now on vacation. Extra Branscoin, Third District, bid in Egbert third. Bro. Copeland, O’Fallons nights, to Lewellen agency temporarily. Cert. 693. Colorado Division — R. E. Morse died July 30th, of tuberculosis, and was buried at Wakeeney, Kan., August 1st, the funeral services being conducted by the Masons, and I. O. O. F., of which orders he was a mem- ber. I was the only O. R. T. member who was able to attend. The brothers along the line, all greatly regret his untimely death. A line wreath and other fioral emblems were contributed by members of this division, and some of the non- members. Bro. Stump, with the assistance of the *‘UD” boys looked alter the flowers. We regret that the deceased, owing to bis enieebled condi- tion allowed his memoeiship to lapse, forfeiting his insurance. A policy in another company for $2,U0U, goes to his wile and adopted daughter. He was an expert tekgiaphei, a lust-class rail- road man, and an allround good fellow, whose loss is sincerely regretted by his many friends, who hope that in the great beyond, lie will fill his place with credit, as he did here. A' man of few vices and many virtues, liis life was not in vain. The many expressions of sympathy which were tendered, and the free will offering of flowers, beautifully expressed the ideal brotherhood we should cherish. J. E. Fritts. Colorado Division — D. P. — Bro. Myers, who has taken an agency on the S. P., in California, was relieved at Evans agency, by Bro. Beem, of LaSalle, relieved by Bro. Pey- ton, third LaSalle, relieved by Bro. Hannon, who later relieved Bro. Athey, Eaton, lirst, on fifteen days’ leave. Bro. Doherty, from Ault, later drew Evans agency, relieved by Bro. Agee, from Speer. Bro. Matthews, was married since going to Greeley. It is now Bro. Frost on third theie. Bro. Wynn, former relief agent, bid in thira at Sterling, and Bro. Norris, from Msaron springs, drew Brighton third. Bro. Harrison, agent Lucerne, a non telegraph job, has gone to the D. & R. G. Business is beginning to pick up on the D. P. Several cars of cabbage and other vegetables being loaded at Lupton, Brighton, and Greeley, daily. Bro. D. Cashmore, the popular manager of U. D. office, relieved by Bro. D. O. Shoults, left for New York a few days ago to meet his sister coming over from England. Colorado Division — K. P.— Operator Phillips, whose wife is day agent at McAllaster, bid in the night job there, displacing Bro. Howell, who relieved Mr. Larson at Oakley, while visiting relatives at Salina, Kan. Bro. Thompson is relieving Agent Drury, at Hill City, on a two months’ leave. Bro. Houser, agent Grainfield, has returned from a visit in the east. Telegrapher Phillips was re- lieved there , by Walter Anderson. Bro. Thom, agent Quinter, on vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. Logan. Some talk of opening up Kit Carson third, sec- ond there is now on bulletin. Mr. Henderson, agent Morland, has returned from a month’s auto tour in the east, relieved by Mr. Phillips. Bro. Roberts, Sharon Springs second, bid in the relief agency again this year. Dispatcher J. B. Southworth, Sharon Springs, while visiting in Denver, was relieved by Bro. Shaw, relieved from telegraph duty there, by Bro. C. A. Vick Roy, of Division 73. The Knights Templar Conclave at Denver, made us all sit up and take notice for a few days, but our able dispatchers assisted by a good line up of O. R. T. men, handled the business without a hitch. Agate was made a three trick job for four days during the rush, Bros. Downing and Me- Conaha, filling the positions. The latter later re- lieved Mr. Noel at Cheyenne Wells, while on a trip to Ohio. Bro. Houston, second Deer Trail, has gone back to his claim at Strasburg, relieved by Bro. Down- ing from Agate. Bro. L. W. Parcell, former agent at Merino, writes that he is now with the Western Colorado Power Co., at Silverton, Colo., as chief clerk to the superintendent. Salary, $90.00 per month, with two weeks’ vacation each year with full pay, and no Sunday work. Such letters make a man want to quit railroading; but we hope 'ere long with a 100 per cent membership in our grand old order, that we will be enjoying such privileges ourselves. The only way to get them however, is to keep after the nons. Our committees can get us all these privileges when we back them up with a solid line-up of Order men. My thanks are due to Bros. Matthews, Touhy, Houser, Roberts, McConaha, and Howell, for their assistance in getting notes for this write-up. Hope you wiii aii assist me again next month. L. C. Duknweg, Agate, Colo. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1535 Wyoming Division — • Bro. Hood, "N” Cheyenne, is spending a month at Centennial, Wyo., hunting and fishing. The depot at Medicine Bow, an old land-mark, burned to the ground recently, a new modern structure is being erected. The following verse by O. B. Joyful, is self explanatory. A stork flew up to “HO’S” house, And left a baby boy. Now Jim is feeling mighty proud. And almost swamped with joy. He doesn't lose a single day. And works so gol-durn hard We think he wants to raise the price To buy the boy a card. Bro. Curtis, of Bitter Creek, pulled the levers at Point of Rocks, while Mr. Thornburg attended court recently. Bro. J. H. Burnsmier, was called to Illinois, owing to the death of his mother. Bro. Carson, relieving. Bro. II. E. Padgett, formerly of Black Buttes, is with the C. P. R., at Wardner, B. C. Bro. J. F. Evans, of Laramie, for the past year bid in second Carter. Bro. D. Shedd, senior applicant for position at Laramie. Bro. L. Klein, of Lookout, is having his artil- lery put in condition for the fall hunting. Bro. Lichtenstein did the relief work at Bitter Creek recently, while all hands took a day off. Bro. Turner, agent Ft. Steele, while on vaca- tion, was relieved by J. H. Clark, and he on third Walcott, by Bro. Anderson, from the “Big Four,” who later went to the C. & S., relieved by Bro. Geo. Carson, from C. & N. W. Bro. Ridge, Jr., bid in third Walcott. Bro. F. W. Johnson, agent Walcott, sojourning on the Coast, relieved by Bro. Grenbec, who later relieved J. H. Clark at Fort Steele, resigned to go with D. & R. G. Bro. C. M. Carlson, “MG” Rawlins, who has been very low with typhoid fever, is improving, and was able to go to Ogden, Hot Springs re- cently. * The telephone operators at Laramie and Green River, were discontinued June 15th, Green River opened again August 1st. Billy Kirsch, from dispatcher’s office, C. & E. I., Evansville, Ind., spent his vacation at Laramie, learning to rope and “Bulldog” a steer. Bro. Lichtenstein, who relieved at Bitter Creek, while all hands took a day off, also relieved Bro. Greer at Tipton, who accompanied his wife to Denver to undergo an operation. We trust she will speedily recover. Thanks to those who contributed notes. Come again. Div. Coa. “CHECKERS— IT’S MY MOVE.” (By Bro. H. E. Frank.) The “Op” was worn and weary. And sleep controlled his brain. He woke with eyes quite bleary. And beheld a “classy” train. They were standing at his station, And waiting for the block While the con pronounced Damnation, On this “Op” at Castle Rock. He wrote them out a clearance. The train sped on its way. The Boomer said: “I must resign, It’s time to draw my pay. I’ll beat the old chief to it, So he won’t raise any row; For I know that if he found it out, He’d can me anyhow.” He sent Chief Scale this telegram: (A letter would be too slow,) “To take my place, please send a man, I’m ready now to blow. * I’ve worked four months and got a stake, No more you’ll hear from me, I’m going down to gay Salt Lake, So Good Bye, Old U. P.” IN MEMOR1AM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call home the beloved mother of Bro. j. H. Burnsmier, and Whereas, Fully realizing his great loss, we feel unable to express in words, our heartfelt sym- pathy; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 6, hum- bly submit to the power over which we have no control, and extend to him and other members of the family, our sincere sympathy; and be it fur- ther Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. H. A. Thompson, W. M. Horton, V. O. Metcalf, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to bis reward Robert, the beloved son of our brother, F. P. Rowell; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Wyoming Divi- sion No. 6, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread Digitized by UiOOQle

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1536 The Railroad Telegrapher. upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion. H. A. Matheny, C J. Horiskey, E. A. Curtis, Committee. Canadian Pacific Ry. Eastern Division — A meeting was called at Sudbury by our genial Local Chairman, Bro. Rielly, on the evening of August 3d, the following members being present: Bros. Cusack, Geseron, Howe, Kellogg, O’Connor, R. Spencer, Walsh and Wilson. The reason for such a small attendance can be attributed only to lack of notification and train connections. Bro. Geseron was • appointed secretary pro tem, and after the business had been transacted a very en- joyable evening w’as passed, helped along with plenty of good cigars. At the meeting I was appointed division corre- spondent, in which undertaking I would be very grateful if the boys would kindly assist in furnish- ing me with any news items which might come to their notice and thereby maintain a good write-up for our division. Algoma & Webbwood Subdivision — Bro. L. Vicary, gone west on leave, was re- lieved by his brother. Bro. Kellogg, of Desbarats, is off indefinitely, Bro. Carom relieving. Bro. Miller, of Bruce, off on holidays, relieved by Bro. Bushie. Bro. Wilson is back1 at Webbwood and has in- vested in a mill. Bro. O. A. Bennett, agent Nairn, on holidays West, relieved by Mr. Galbraith. Bro. Walsh is the new agent at Victoria Mine, while Bro. Abell is increasing his wealth at Cop- per Cliff. Bro. T. R. Caron has the new agency at Worth- ington pending bulletin. Cartier Subdivision — Bro. Fawcett has Larchwood agency pending bulletin. Changes in Sudbury. W. R. Spencer, on vaca- tion to Europe, relieved by G. W. Vissier; Bro. Jary’s trick is being filled by L. R. Akins; Bro. D. J. McKay was recently transferred to Calgary; Bros. Spence, Cusack, Howe and Geseron have the other tricks. Dispatcher Bro. Taylor is back on a trick, re- lieved by the regular night chief, Bro. J. F. Mc- Donald. Bro. A. T. Sedwick bid in Ambo agency, re- lieved at Romford Jet. agency by Bro. E. R. Hales. Xorth Bay Subdivision — # There have been several changes in “H” office of late: Chief Operator Bro. Crabbe is away in- definitely, relieved by Mr. Surtees; Bro. Holland is on holidays, and Bro. Coughlin is handling “412.” Two new men, “DU” and “AZ” recently joined the staff at “H;” Bro. Fulcher still han- dles his regular trick and is giving his usual good service. Bro. J. C. Mann is relieving Agent W. A- Austin, of Sturgeon Falls. Bro. W. G. Nellis, agent Mattawa, is ill, relieved by Bro. Speck. Bro. Craig, after taking flying trips all over the map, finally settled down at Rutherglen again. Now, boys, as we have as good a schedule as there is on the Continent, and officials who always stand by us and invariably respect it, let’s give them the best service at our command by being on hand and promptly answering our calls either by wire or telephone. Be careful not to ground the wires, as it results in serious detention to business. Don’t forget the notes, boys. Send them to our local chairman or the undersigned. Remember the slogan “No card, no favors.” Cert. 3182. District Three — On Sunday evening, July 7th, a meeting was held in the Mechanic Institute Hall, Schreiber. Quite a number of the boys were in from the line, and, with the number who live in Schreiber, made quite a large gathering. Bro. Hawke, our local chairman, informed us that he had made arrangements that would allow us to use the hall for meetings once a month at any time we wished to call a special meeting. It was decided that we would hold a meeting the fourth Sunday of each month. Remember the date, and everyone who can possibly come, do so. I can assure you of a good time. As nearly all of the boys are getting their Sundays off, it will be easy now for them to come. Bro. Hawke, who represented this district at the convention held in Baltimore last May, has some interesting things to tell about the large number present and the general good time enjoyed. Bro. A. C. Mudge, dispatcher at Schreiber. on vacation, relieved by Bro. G. S. Depew. Bro. Wcstacott bid in Gravel, and Bro. Long- lais, Trudeau days. Bro. Currie secured Loon, and Bro. Morrow bid in Nipigon nights. A few more offices will be bulletined in the near future. Congratulations to Bro. Dooley, of White River, who was recently married and spent a few weeks at his home in Nova Scotia. Bro. O’Ehm, agent Heron Bay, has just re- turned from a few weeks’ well earned rest, re- lieved by Bro. Godreau, nights there. Owing to the number of work trains on this district this summer, most all of the boys are kept pretty busy, especially those working at the pits. It is important that we give the dispatchers the best possible service now, as well as when the winter rush is on, as they have their hands full looking after the work trains, and extra passenger trains running this summer. The company ap- preciates good service, and if all unite in making our district one of the best, I am sure that the Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1537 company will remember it, should we want a revi- sion of schedule again. We are all very proud that our district is 100 per cent strong, thanks to the efforts of our local chairman, and the other hoys, who are con- tinually after the new men. This is something well worth being proud of, and it is up to every one of us to keep it this way. Bro. Lewars, is on second Tarpon, and Bro. O'Donnell, filling his former position third “WR.” Bro. Dean, who bid in Jack Fish nights, is now on second Schreiber, making three men at this terminal. Bros. Partridge and Hurley, were not sorry when the third man put in an appearance, as they were getting rather tired of working twelve hours a day, and most all that time without a wire man. I would thank all the brothers and sisters on this district, to keep Bro. DeLong, at Schreiber, posted as to what is going on out on the line. He was appointed correspondent at the last meet- ing, and wants to have a good write-up in each issue of the "Telegrapher ’ so all help out, by sending in any item of news that you would think should go in print. Don’t forget that our meetings are held in the Mechanic Institute Hall, Schreiber, the fourth Sunday in eacn month. All who can possibly come do so, and help make them a success. Cert. 2445. District Thret Notes — Oh Sunday evening, August 25th, another suc- cessful meeting was held in the hall at Schreiber, with the following present: Bros. Hawke, Smith, Young, Partridge, Hurley and DeLong, Schreiber; Pepin, Peninsula; Lewis, Bremner; Bennett and Arbogast, Jack Fish, and Langlais, Trudeau. Several important matters were up before the meeting, and closed: a few things being held over until ttie next meeting, when we expect to have more members present. As our books, etc., have not yet arrived, the business relating to the open- ing of the lodge was put off until the next meet- ing, when we want every brother anJ sister who can possibly do so to be present, so there will be a good crowd to get the lodge in running order. On account of some misunderstanding in regard to the date, there was not as many present at the last meeting as there would otherwise have been. The fourth Sunday evening of each month is the evening set aside for our meetings, so re- member the date, and all make arrangements to be present on that night. This is a good chance for all out on the line to become acquainted with each other, as the stations are so far apart that the boys see very little of their neighbors unless there is a meet- ing. We are very sorry to record the death of Bro. P. A. Nicoll’s youngest son, Irwin. Bro. T. R. Milne, who bid in relieving agent for this district, now on his holidays, will resume his new duties on his return. Bro. Guese was suddenly called home recently, owing to the serious illness of his sister. Bro. McLellan, of Nipigon, on holidays, was relieved by Bro. King. Bro. Fisher to Fire Hill days, was relieved at Navilus by Miss Hayne. Bro. Hormer, from the B. & O., is now at Gravel Pit. We would be pleased to see him at the meetings, as very few of the boys have met him, and all would like to welcome him to our midst. Bro. O’Donnell, of White River, is now on sec- ond Schreiber, vice Bro. Dean, who bid in Ruby days. We are all glad to see Sister Hamel back at Trudeau again after a month’s illness, and hope she has fully recovered her health. Remember our motto: . “No card, no favors,’’ and live strictly up to it. We do not require any nons on this district, and if all the boys do their part, I do not think there will be any. Look after all the new men, and see that they get in line. We have a gool, strong district, and it is to the interest of all the boys to keep it that way. See that every new man has the necessary “credentials,” and if not, keep after him until he gets them. Once you get them in, there is no trouble keeping them, as they soon realize just what the Order is. We are glad to see Bro. Mudge back again after his month’s well-earned rest, but sorry that Mrs. Mudge’s illness while in Toronto prevented him taking the intended trip to Nova Scotia. We trust Mrs. Mudge has fully regained her health, and will soon be as well as ever. Dist. Cor., Cert. 1460. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness/ has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved son of our brother. P. A. Nicoll, in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of C. P. Ry. Sys- tem Division No. 7, District 3, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and family, a copy spread on the minutes of the district, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. M. L. DeLong, G. A. Smith, G. S. Bennett, Committee. District No. 5 — Assistant Chairman T. P. Eagen occupied the chair at the meeting July 10th, but only eight others thought it worth their while to attend. They were: Bros. Fitzgerald, Usher, N. Smith, Jamieson, Jelly, Leslie, S. E. Smith and Healey. Nevertheless it was a start, and they did not regret their evening out. Another meeting was called for August 16th, at Arnprior. Boys, let’s “start the ball rolling by coming out.” Digitized by CiOOQle

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1538 The Railroad Telegrapher. Glad to sefe Bro. R. J. Gibbons back. When he returned Bro. Healey relieved Bro. T. W. Boyes, agent Stittville, who, with his wife and two little sons, is enjoying two weeks’ holiday in the west. Bro. J. H. Dixon, from Petawawa, is dispatch- ing now, and the boys are doing their best to help him out. Bro. E. L. Mackay leaves Pembroke days for the rambling trick in the Falls. We wish “Mac” every success. He was relieved temporarily by Mr. Charret. Bro. Behnkie goes back to his old job, Pembroke nights. Bro. Acheson, agent Pem- broke, is on holidays, relieved by Bro. Foley. Sorry to hear Bro. S. E. Smith, agent Frank- town, has been pulled off again, but hope he will soon be back with us. Bro. Beckett, Cobden nights, on his return from a trip to the coast, relieved his mate, Bro. Appleby. Bro. Worley, agent Haleys, was relieved by W. Callum. The boys all wish Dick and his family many pleasant riies in his car. Quite a number of the new men are “nons.” Get after them, boys, and get them in line. Get after your mate and don’t wait for him to ask you: “Any chance for me to get into the Order?” and always bear in mind “no card, no favors.” We all live in hopes of seeing the boys at Al- monte all up to date and out at the next meet- ing. They are all right except the card. Pembroke and Renfrew days are vacant. Good jobs for slaves and line towns for sport. Applications are coming in fast. Don’t forget to “keep the ball rolling.” Get out to the next meeting, and keep after the “nons.” Ci*t. 1670. Manitoba Division, District 1 — The meeting held at Dryden, July the 26th, was the largest ever seen, either there or at Kenora. Among those present were Bros. Campbell, Local Chairman Cloutier, Lyons, Cross, Wheeler, Hoff- man and Alexander. Bro. Campbell, is still wait- ing to hear from J. J. H., whether Mr. McAdam will work at the Kcewatin agency again or not. The matter of having two permanent relieving agents on the division was discussed, but no defin- ite action taken -in regard to the matter. A letter from Bro. Archibald, Hazelridge, was read in regard to having a station there on account of traffic increasing, and the brothers were all in favor of him writing the proper official of the company to see what could be done. Bro. Taylor, Lac du Bonnet, on a week’s sick leave, relieved by Bro. McCarthy, and he by Bro. Moran, from East Selkirk. Bro. Veitch has returned from his two weeks’ holiday, also Bro. Veitch to Ignace, after six weeks’ leave in Newfoundland. Bro. Waugh, agent Ignace, on holidays, was relieved by Bro. Harold Vipond, and he by Bro. Riordan. Congratulations to Alex from Beausejour. he has joined the ribbon brigade. M. S. C., from Dryden, was in Winnipeg a few days ago taking in the Stampede. M. E. M. is on holidays, relieved by H. S. The new dispatchers, H. S. and J. G., are doing O. K., and business on the Lac du Bonnet sub- division is rushing, owing to the big bunch of work trains ballasting. Bro. Hinchliffe, from Molson, is enjoying his annual trip with his family, relieved by Bro. Allen. There will probably not be any more meetings for some time, as it is very hard for some of the boys to get away. There should, however, be at least one-third of c*ur nearly 100 members able to attend. What do you think of it, boys? We will leave it to our genial Local Chairman, M. S. C. Bros. Kilpatrick, Kenora, and J. B. Veitch helped in this write-up. Come again, boys, I will be very glad to get all the news. Last month your dues were due; Pay up, and stand in right. Be amongst the worthy bunch; Your cause they’re going to fight. A small check of $6.50 With slip filled out complete. You must send to R. C. W., This obligation to meet. Don’t forget your M. B. D. Mail that to old St. Loo, And notify our M. S. C., That “you’re the goods,” skidoo. Cert. 765. Ignace Subdivision — Dryden is becoming a busy point with the two work trains and the pit, and the O. R. T. men are showing the company that they can handle the heavy jobs. Bro. Pittman’s little girl, bitten quite severely recently by a dog, is recovering rapidly now. There has been a big change around “UN” office, Fort William. Bro. Buehem is right on the job. The minute “B” office “OS’s” the Eastbound trains, he is waiting for the space on the sleepers, which makes “B” office a pleasure. Bros. H. S. Galloway and E. B. Crowe, dis- patchers, are both on holidays. “Bert” is sup- posed to be sight-seeing in the Eastern cities, and Bro. Galloway is looking after that fine new dis- patcher at his home, which looks just like his dad. Recent applications: Mr. Paradis, Ingolf nights, and Mr. McDonald, Buda nights. If the brothers know of any hard nuts they want lined-up, please let us know who and where they are. The brother at West Fort is sick, relieved by another up-to-date man. Bro. Godbert, Raithe, expects to go on holidays soon. Bro. O’Neil is now on holidays, relieved by Relieving Agent Hutchinson. Cert. 765. Saskatchewan Div., District 1 — Bro. Goulding. Sintaulta, on holidays, was relieved by Bro. Bell, and Bro. Crosby, at Francis, enjoyed a few weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Smith. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1539 Bro. Turley, at Tyvan, on holiday*, was re- lieved by Bro. Garson, and Bro. Mason, Indian Head, for a couple of weeks’ vacation, by Bro. Boyd. Bro. Bienvenue has resumed at Balgonie after spending his leave in the east, and Bro. Rich- ards has returned to Kronan, from his holidays. Pasqua cut off, Bro. Gilby going to third “NE” Regina. We are all glad to see Bro. Zinger back dis- patching. Neil is a good boy. Even if he does get a little “woory” once in a while, over the “Cubs,” he will make it go all right. Bro. W. Crosby, at Wolseley, was off a few days on sick leave, relieved by Bro. Horton. Bro. Francis H. Flett, third Regina, who re- cently moved to Moosejaw, “put one over on the bunch,” as he was “tied-up” for almost a week before any one “got wise.” The boys at Moosejaw say his initials, “F. H. F.” stand for “Fast, Hot and Furious,” as he only met his wife a few months before the wedding took place. Bro. Booth, at Creelman, was also mar- ried recently. We will have to place “particulars later,” in regard to this. Congratulations to both of the “boys.” Three new stations opening August 25th, on the Weyburn-Lethbridge extension. The suc- cessful applicants were: Assiniboia, (divisional point), Bro. McFetridge, from Viceroy; Read- lyn, Bro. Boyd, from Indian Head, and Ver- wood, E. A. Baker, from the fourth district. Can not say much about him yet, as he is a new man to all of us. Cert. 341. Saskatchewan Div., Dist. One, Assiniboia Sub- division— Bro. Turney, agent Trossachs, away for a short time 'on account of his wife’s illness, was relieved by Bro. Smith, who also relieved Bro. Whiting, agent Amulet, for holidays, and Bro. Pelligren, agent Ogema, on a trip to the coast. Bro. Palmer, agent Khedive, is very anxious for that new station to be finished, and he won’t keep bachelor’s hall any more. That new horse and buggy must have done the trick. Bro. Fair, agent Pangman, also seems to be getting tired of “baching.” Six engines are working west on construction, and a long stretch of steel will no doubt be laid this fall. The line between Viceroy and Assiniboia will soon be taken over by the operating depart- ment. Cert. 1503. British Columbia Div., Dist. One — The operating department came in for its share of the “big cut” recently, eight telegraph posi- tions on this district being abolished. For- tunately, however, it came at this season, when so many applications are in for vacations, and there is plenty of work for the boys reduced. Those affected by the offices closed, were: Bros. Meyers, Cedar; Kyle, Ross Park, and Williams, Glenogle; Orth, Twin Butte, and Phillips, Taft, nights; Becker, second Sicamous, and Mr. Britt, days, Salmon Arm; Forbes. Arrowhead days. This is probably only a temporary reduction, and conditions will no doubt be up to the stand ard again before very long. Bro. Williams is now temporary express agent at Golden. Mr. Britt, who is a new man from the G. N., re- lieved Bro. Wilson, third “FD” Field, resigned, until bid in by Bro. Gram, extra Notch Hill. There have been a number of changes lately in “BY.” Bro. W. W. Smith, first, transferred to Golden nights, relieved on bid by Bro. Story, relieved on third by Bro. Dreibelbis, extra; by Bro. Hanna, until Bro. Nichols, from Clanwilliam, bid in the position. Bro. Milton is on second extra. During the late summer, these jobs are ten-hour shifts to handle the heavy traffic. Business started up on the K. C R. branch, south of Golden, making it neces sary to establish an agency at Spillimachene. Bro. Yeager, Golden nights, bidding it in. Bro. Bill Hanna, weary of the simple life at Cedar, worked a few days at “BY” Revelstoke. Bro. Kennedy returned from an extended south- ern tour to Golden, for several weeks extra, then relieved Bro. Ketcham, Leanchoil days, for a week’s holiday, and later relieved Bro. Gigure, nights “AC” Field, on a trip to Seattle and the coast. Bro. C. B. Dreibelbis, from Louisiana, extra in “FD” Field and at “BY,” relieved Bro. Bill O’Dell, agent Rogers Pass, resigned, later bid in by Bro. Becker, from Sicamous, now taking a vacation on the coast. Bro. Robitaille, agent Salmon Arm, on vacation to eastein points, was relieved by Bro. Ireland. Bro. Brown, Ross Peak, relieved Bro. McCarty, Bear Creek, on a vacation. Bro. Kyle, from days to nights, former closed. Cert. 2899. British Columbia Division, District 2 — To All Members: The regular monthly meeting of Saturday, August 16th, was canceled on account of the near approach of Labor Day, when our dance and supper was held. With deep regret we learn of the death of our brothers, Sidney B. Wilson and Gerald O. Bangs, by drowning, within one week of each other. All members of this district feel the loss personally and join in expressing their sympathy for the be- reaved relatives and frieuls. Under our present schedule the company is pay- ing wages and has granted working conditions which entitle it to the very highest class of serv- ice. When this is not given heartily by our mem- bers it greatly increases the difficulties of your committee when dealing with the company. Give the dispatchers prompt service in order that it wili not be necessary tor them to depend on con- ductors using the phone. Watch your train-order signal lights and do not allow them to go out, resulting in train stopping to have them relit. Night operators should get out 19s and clearances between 2Uk and 8k promptly, as per special rule B, and overtime slips should be mailed promptly. Unless this is done in accordance with article 50. clause F, they will not in future be allowed. Digitized by UiOOQle

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1540 The Railroad Telegrapher. The dance and supper held in North Bend on the night of Labor Day, September 1st, in aid of the local fund, was the first O. R. T. dance held on this district, and we hope they will be looked forward to in the future. S. M. Ward, L. M. Varner, Local Chairman. Secretary. New \ork Central R. R. Hudson Division — The Grim Reaper has again entered our ranks anl removed one of our oldest and most loyal brothers, James II. Curran. He suffered for two weeks with lockjaw, resulting from a slight cut on his leg. The brothers visited him daily, and after he was unable to speak he would extend his hand and give them the grip of the order that he loved so much, signifying that he knew the mem- bers of the O. R. T. were interested in his wel- fare. Evciytliing was done known to medical skill to save his life without avail. A large delegation from tliis division attended the funeral, and eight of the brothers acted as pallbearers from his home to the train and accom- panied the family as far as Poughkeepsie, on their way to Fulton, N. Y., where the burial took place. On Tuesday, August 19th, at our regular meet- ing, we had the pleasure of having General Chair- man Morey with us. The meeting was a large one, and all the boys were interested in the talk given by Bro. Morey on the “two days off per month” bill. We are pleased to report that Bro. B. X. Hal- lenbeck is improving. The boys are all anxious to have him back at his old trick in the dispatcher’s office. Don’t forget the eight-hour ball to be held at Columbus Hall in October. Several new men who are on the division on the extra list we welcome in the Order, as soon as they land a steady trick. S. S. 61 has been placed in a higher class and back pay given on account of enlarging the plant there. A. A. S., Div. Cor. Hudson Division, Xorth End — Bro. Boucher, extra out of Stuyvesant, on first S. S. 51 pending bids, landed second S. S. 72, and Bro. ilanwell bid in third S. S. 68. Bro. Murray, assistant agent at Newton Hook, on his week’s vacation, was relieved by Bro. Suth- erland, reiict agent, who also relieved Mr. Willis, agent Castlcton, and Bio. W. Cleary, agent New- ton ilook, lor their vacations. Bro. Hudson is on second “SM” and Bro. Scott on lirst there until Bro. Baer, who bid in third "RF” and bid back “SM” first agMn, returns. Bro. H. lierbcrich, second S. S. 94, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. J. J. Con- nors. There are only a few non- left in stations and towers north of Hudson now, and we hope to soon have most of them. Middle Section — Conductor Joseph Murfitt, retired a few years ago, who resided near S. S. 59, and was a most welcome visitor there, died recently. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family. Bro. A. A. Smith, S. S. 59, took a few week*’ vacation on the Clyde Line to Jacksonville, Fla., accompanied by his sister. He was relieved by Bro. Quinn, third “BA.” Bro. G. T. Way, S. S. 58^4, was off several days, relieved by an extra. South End— Bro. Fraleigh, S. S. 54, off a few days, was re- lieved by Bro. Tinney. Bro. Ayres, second S. S. 37, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Witty, who later took first there pending bids. Bro. Tucker, third S. S. 37, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Kraft, vice Bro. Kiley, now draw- bridge director at Peekskill temporarily. S. S. 35 has been eliminated, causing Mr. French to displace Bro. Hamweil, third at “CG,” and Bro. McDonald to displace Bro. Kraft at sec- ond “CW.” Bro. Tinney is back on first S. S. 48, and Bro. H. Stickles on second S. S. 47. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our esteemed brother, J. H. Cur- ran, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that in the death of Bro. Curran we have lost a true and loyal brother; therefore, in manifestation of our sorrow and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That we, the members of N. Y. C. R. R., Hudson River Div. No. 8, extend to the sor- rowing wife and members of the family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of this Order, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fraleigh, F. J. Gallagher, W. Han t well, Committee. Buffalo Division — Bro. C. S. DeWolf, displaced Bro. Ed. Imhoff at S. S. 47-A, who displaced Bro. M. J. Flaherty, morning S. S. 55, and then went to S. S. 4 i tem- porarily, vice Bro. J. J. Loftus to Western Divi- sion. Bro. J. J. Clossey, days. West Shore Junction, has returned after a month’s vacation, relieved by C. Odien, who also relieved Bro. Imhoff at S. S. 55 temporarily. Bro. H. Parker is relieving Bro. C. S. Stieg- man, S. S. “H,” away on account of sickness. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1541 Bro. B. T. Wilson has returned, and is relieving G. E. Currie, S. S. Erie 3, who is sick. Bro. J. Dalby, S. S. 57, absent on account of sickness, relieved by T. H. Haley. Bro. J. Grice relieved Bro. John Gilmore, S. S. 54, while away* on account of sickness. Bro. II. Somers, S. S. 57, on vacation, was re- lieved by T. H. Haley. Bro. C. Sanford relieved Bro. J. J. Fischer, S. S. 47, while on vacation. Bro. P. Kramer, S. S. “F,” was relieved a few days by T. H. Haley. Bro. John Gilmore, S. S. 54, sick a few days, was relieved by Roy Carmcr. Bro. R. E. Kirtland, S. S. 54, while absent on account of a death in his family, was relieved by Geo. Robinson. Bro. Jim Dunn, of the chief dispatcher’s office, was called to Detroit recently, owing to the ill- ness of his uncle. Bro. John Neidrauer, S. S. “G,” has resumed work after an absence over a year in British Columbia for his health. He is looking fine. He was well pleased with the Northwest, but Buffalo is home. The office of the Buffalo dispatchers has been moved to room No. 6, N. Y. C. station. The boys are delighted with the change, especially Dis- patcher Stupp, who enjoys the scenery of Ex- change street. Wait until the rainy season, Stupp. Assignments are: Bro. J. C. McLaughlin, morn- ing S. S. 47; Bro. M. J. Flaherty, morning S. S. “C”; Bro. W. Collard, days S. S. 61; F. A. Im- son, days S. S. 61-A; Bro. H. Somers, afternoon S. S. 65; Bro. C. C. White, leverman days tem- porary, S. S. 65 and F. J. Stevens, afternoon, S. S. “B.” It is now Bros. D. R. Mahaney, S. S. 50; Jas. O. Kelly, freight agent, Lewiston, N. Y.; C. W. Lorah, Akron Junction, N. Y. ; Joe Mullen, Cabin “T” East Buffalo, N. Y., and O. W. Voss, S. S. Erie 3; P. J. Donovan, S. S. 59; Paul Vigrass, S. S. “LL”; and Wm. Hessler, assistant agent, North Tonawanda, N. Y. Bro. and Mrs. J. F. Marzolf will be at home after September 1st, at La Habra, Cal. They will be pleased to have ^he boys call on them. John is now employed at Buena Park, Cal. Three months have passed since we received the increase in wages, yet there are several fellows on this division who have not affiliated with the Order, through whose efforts they obtained the advance in wages. No reasonable excuse can be advanced why they should not join at once, thus helping in a small way to defray the cost of the committee, etc. Brothers, see that these men fill in the blanks sent them, and have the necessary fee ready when Bro. Jim Farrell calls on them. Then he will not be kept waiting. Brother reader, when through with your Teleg- rapher, please pass it to the non. Its content* will do him good. Ajax, Cert. 1352. Western Division — Saturday, August 16, was the regularly scheduled bi-momhly meeting day in Rochester, according to the notice at the back of this journal. Even Wm. J. Burns would have been stumped, though, had he been commissioned to locate this meeting and arrest the members in attendance. Jf he had watched the entrance to the hall closely, he might have picked up two or three harmless telegraphers in the morning, and the same in the evening, hanging around the entrance, but this would have oeen his only evidence that there was a plot on foot to hold such meeting. Are we going to let the fraternal spirit on this division die out entirely? The writer lost four hours of much-nee led sleep for the purpose of attending The evening meeting, and when he got there, Bro. Wright was holding a meeting “all by his lonesome,” on a waste-paper barrel, at the corner of Clinton and Andrews. He reported that Bro. McNeil, from East Rochester, had been there and gone. We adjourned the corner meeting on the corner, in order to avoid trouble with the policeman on the beat, and moved to Bro. Wright’s front porch, where we “cussed” extensively every man on the Western Division, who could have been present. The trainmen and the engineers hold meetings frequently, they fraternize — get together, anl talk things over. They are interested in the affairs of their organizations. This spirit, more than any other one thing, is what has enabled them to build up such a strong and loyal membership, and to hold it. The only interest some men on this road seem to take in the Order is when the committee is in New York. Then they are eager to know what is doing. “How much do we get?” is about their limit, even then. I recommend for the consideration of the of- ficers and members of the Western Division: That, instead of meetings being held once in two months at each of the regularly appointed meeting places, they shall be held once each month, both a morn- ing and an evening meeting. That the only ac- ceptable excuses for absence shall be: working, sickness, or away on vacation. That a committee be appointel to investigate all cases of absence from meetings. And that a fine of twenty-five cents be levied on each member who is absent without one of the authorized excuses, this to be determined by the committee appointed to in- vestigate such cases. Maybe we can drive a little enthusiasm into the members in this way. It is very evident that the old way of conducting meet- ings is entirely ineffective, and it is the earnest desire of the writer that the members come to the next meeting and discuss the suggestions offered here, as he will certainly try to have them put into effect. Fraternally yours, S. A. M. Harlem Division — M. C. Linehan has been appointed freight agent at Katonali, vice Bro. J. R. Ostrander, who re- lieved Bro. J. Newman, at Valhalla, on sick list. Bro. C. M. Eggleston and family are camping at Lake Waccabuc. Bro. Anderson has resigned to open a garage. We wish him success. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1542 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. C. N. Flink is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Palmer. Bro. Brandon is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Jack Ledley, and Bro. Porter is relieving Bro. Reinhart, also on sick list. Bros. Gillcrist and Clum, from Sherman Park, attended a dance at Sharon, Conn., recently. The former will probably bid on the first vacancy up around that country. We are glad to hear Bro. Jas. Day is back after a long siege of sickness. We hope to have a few lines appear in the Telegrapher in future, so please send some notes. Bunk. F.lectric Division — The uniform inspector has been along* again to remind us that taxes are now due. The $2.50 increase that the agents got ought to help them take out papers pretty soon. Some of the “ops” are very crabby at times on the line when information is requested of them. It don’t “Listen” well, boys; we have to work together and we may as well be courteous to one another. It makes the going smoother. Let’s cut it out. Brothers, get after the non next to you, and give him no rest until he signs up. The few stragglers left on our division should be made to see that they owe it to us as well as themselves, to join at once. It would greatly increase the personal mention in these columns if some one would take the trou- ble to hand in a few items. Day meetings are held fourth Wednesday of each month, and night meetings the second Mon- day of each month. Try and come out to these meetings, and let’s have a full house once. Bro. Magley resigned Huntsdale agency to take up the taxicab business. We wish him suc- cess. He was relieved by Ed Austin. Bro. Casper is relieving at “WP” freight house. Positions up for bid are: "CD,” “OW,” and “VN” second, and “DR” $79.00, “UN” $84.00, “MV” $86.50, “OW” third, $74.00, “KO” assist- ant agent, $59.00; extra signalmen, $96.00; regular signalmen and assistant agent and “MV,” $78.50. Bro. Rubin has been making several trips to the mountains lately, now she is in New York; you can tell by the pleasant smile. Bro. I'ennessy enjoyed a week’s vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Hynes. Mr. Booth is doing a rushing business in live- stock since the race track opened. Bro. Finelli, is going to run for first “WM.” Mr. O’Brien did not qualify. Bro. Schwartz is holding it down now to perfection. It takes the Order men to do the trick. Bro. J. F. Collins, while on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. Alvitz. Bro. Collins, who went to Rockaway Beach with his beloved, got off at the wrong station, and they walked two miles before he could find out where le was. If you are troubled witn a poetical "bug." put your inspirations on paper and send tnem to ‘‘BN’.” “Spot,” Div. Cor. Norfolk 6. Western Ry. Shenandoah Division , Hagerstown to Winston- Salem — Bro. Reed, second “BS” tower Winston-Salem, bid in Bassett agency; Bro. E. B.* Spedden, sec- ond “FO,” relieved on vacation by Bros. Hen- derson end Clift; Bro. Hilton, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Helm, third “FO.” Bro. II. S. Teague at Martinsville, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. W. L. Burks. Bro. Bush, second “VM,” relieved by Mr. Mitchell, relieved on third by Bro. Law. Bro. Lemons, agent at Ferrum, relieved by Bro. Dunlap, extra relief agent. Bro. Melton, on thirty days’ vacation, relieved Bro. Gentry, doing extra relief work, also his brother-in-law, Bro. Maupin, agent Grottoes, after- wards relieved by Bro. Dunlap, account of the death of Bro. Mel .on’s mother. Bro. Melton has our heartfelt sympathy ip his loss. Bro. Murray, agent at Hollins, relieved by Bro. Gentry. Bro. Wiseman, agent at Bassett, relieved by Bro. W. L. Burks, while “KB” was on bulletin. Bro. Wiseman bid iq second “JS.” Bro. Wise, agent at Riverside, on vacation, relieved by Extra Relief Agent Bro. Pugh. Bro. Densmore, at Port Republic, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Dunlap, who also ^relieved Bro. Walter, agent Crimora, on vacation. Bro. Guyer, Basic, on vacation, relieved by Bro. H. H. Burks, regular relief, who also relieved Bro. Scott, agent Buffalo Forge, on vacation. Bro. McNeil, on ac- count of the death of his father, was unable. to relieve Bro. Scott. Bro. McNeil has our sym- pathy in his bereavement. He was relieved on second Glasgow by Bro. Hayth. Bro. Harriston, off on account of sickness, was relieved by Extra Relief Bro. C. C. Henderson, when he relieved Bro. Calfee, on vacation, who also relieved Bro. Rhoden. Bio. Vines, first “BC,” relieved by Bro. Rhoden, was relieved by Bro. Cross, when he relieved Bro. Vines. Bros. W. P. and M. N. Wheeler, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Bros. Dunlap, C. C. Henderson and O. G. Worley. The latter is some “banjo” picker. Later firo. Henderson re- lieved Bro. Biedler, agent Stanley, relieved by Bro. Worley. Bros. C. H. Moffit, Lane, and Guyer, went to Florida for a few 'days. Bro. G. T. Lemley will move to Luray, Va., where he is working third. We are enjoying some fine music on the third by Bro. Law. Bro. John Dillard, first Buchanan, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Fringer. Bro. Peddy, second Bentonville, went to the. hospital for opera- tion, relieved by Mr. Weaver. Bro. Rhoden, Grottoes, olf account of death of his father, re- lieved by Bro. Bryant.. The brother has our sympathy. Bro. Leslie, off on account of death in family, relieved by Bro. Vines, of Lythia. F. D. Murray, relieved at Loch Laird, was sent to Shenandoah Jet. Bro. Leslie has our sympathy. Later Bro. Vine.-. w .i •* relieved on vacation by Bro. Fringer, Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1543 Bro. Shultz, first Martinsville, on vacation to New York and Atlantic City, relieved by Bro. Bush. Bro. Gentry, while doing extra relief work, is being relieved by Bro. Spedden, relieved by Bro. Helm, and he by Bro. Cross. Ridgeway and Henry third cut off. Bro. Ramsey bid in third Troutville, Va., and Bro. Clift, second Henry. Bro. W. H. Dunlap, extra relief agent, was recently married, and will probably not want to travel so much now. Bro. Young, at Hepry, was also recently married. Loch Laird, second, bid in by Bro. Cullen, and “BS” Winston second, by Bro. Harper, leaving Pine Hall and Walkertown second, open. Later Renfro, first “BS” bid in Walkertown second. Bro. Worley relieved Bro. R. Y. Melton, on an angling trip. Bro. T. J. Teague, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Hudson, relieved by Bro. R. J. Bryant, of Solitude, Va. Bro. Hodgens, relieved on vacation by Bro. C. C. Henderson. Although business seems a little slack, the extra men are all making good time. See that those not carrying a card get in line. Dpn't forget the slogan: “No card, no favor.’* Yet your July Telegrapher and look at the drawing by Joe Shaffer, of Pittsburg, “Nothing doing here.” Many thanks to Bros. Henderson and Dunlap for the notes they gave me for this write-up. I hope that some of the others I have asked for news will help me uext month. I will regret it very much if I have called any- body “Bro.” who is a “Mr.” for “the honor” does not belong to you, and should not be given to you. “XN,” Cert. 1044. Michigan Central R. R. Saginaw and Mackinaw Divisions — Bro. Hasley, agent Bath, off ten days, was re- lieved by Bro. Ramsey. Bro. Schram, first Owosso, off a week, relieved by Sargent, of second, re- lieved by Bro. Cook, relief man. Bro. Rice, third Owosso, off a few days, sick, was relieved by Bro. Thoms, relief agent, later relieved by Bro. Ken- rick, a new man. Bro. R. R. Smith, Chesaning, off ten days, re- lieved by Poole. Later Bro. Smith resigned to go into other business at South Bend. Bro. Dorriell, second Lansing, off a few days sick, first and third men doubling, account of no men to relieve. Bro. Hill Gaylord was away two weeks visiting his old Kentucky home, and Bro. Sell, on two weeks’ vacation, relieved by an I. C. man. Second West Branch, third Roscommon, and Chesaning days, on bulletin. Bro. Kinsey, Mason, was on vacation tWo weeks, relieved by Bro. Cook. Boys, don’t be bashful about letting us know if those new men have the goods on them or not, so we can get the hooks out after them. Bro. Cook relieved Bro. Gordon, at Sterling, while in Detroit with the committee preparing a new schedule. Bro. Ramsey relieved Bro. Goldie, agent West Branch, while in Bay City Hospital. Bro. Goldie has fully recovered from his operation. Now, boys, all together for the new schedule. Line them all up. We want 99 per cent all the time. Boa. West and Joliet Divisions — Bro. Fifield, third Tolleston tower, on ten days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. R. H. Smalley, with an up-to-date cartj, from the Wabash. E. Hensel, from the C. & N. W., bid in third East Gary. Our new brother, Mr. Bradford, from St. Joe, is relieving Bro. Brown at Hammond days, on a month’s vacation in Colorado. We understand it is for his health. Possibly it is, but there’s a rosy hue spreads over “Tom’s” face when asked about having a helper upon his return. Perhaps the diamond ring he won at the Elks’ picnic will come in handy after all. The telegraph office at “KD” Kensington was burned on night of August 9th, the building and contents being almost a total loss. The second trick man, who was on duty, claims the fire originated in a locker where clothing was kept. We understand Mr. Dangerfield, of first there, a non of long standing — lost a lot of valuable lum- ber and a set of carpenter’s tools he had in the building. The loss to the other two men was small. Now, boys, if you hear of aything that will be of interest to the rest of us, chalk it down even if it is only one item and send it to me. I will gladly add it to what I have and we will then have a write-up every month. Why not? “Uncle Dudley.” Pennsylvania Lines, East. Williamsport & Susquehanna Divisions — Brothers, we are gaining ground fast, the mem- bers are paying up promptly, many new ones are coming in and many more promised for the near future. Get busy, on the good material on this division, and let us make it solid. Each brother appoint himself a committee on membership, and show the nons the light. Don’t depend on some- one else to do what you can and should do. Let us show that we have the ability to help ourselves. Once we get “the Pennsy” solid, the day is won. Put forth a little more effort, use a little more push, and we will win the victory and enjoy the fruit of our toil. That “in union there is strength” has again been proven by the united efforts of the oper- ators at “DY” “N” “BQ” and “K,” whereby a reduction to four hour tricks for Sundays and holidays was secured for all these offices. The following are now brothers: H. E. Boyer, L. W. Auchmuty, J. B. Welsh, A. L. Grimm and C. A. Fenstermacher; with a number of applica- tions from others, part paid and many more prom ised. Our membership has been increased almost 100 per cent on the P. R. R. system in the last Digitized by Google

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1544 The Railroad Telegrapher. six weeks. Keep ’er up boys, bring the other fellow with you; organization is what wins, always has and always will. Our Local Chairman, Bro. A. C. Grieb and Assistants, C. S. Dieffendcrfcr, C. R. Dugan, C. C. Fenstermacher and W. E. Troutman visited Bro. Joe Schlotman at Antes Fort, on August 18th, and founl him greatly improved since his recent operation in Philadelphia. Local Chairman Grieb has sent out a strong circular letter to the nons on this division, enclos- ing application blanks with his name written thereon as recommended. In this letter he ex- plains how the business of the organization is now done by the system division, which embraces all the lines east of Pittsburg and Erie, with a local chairman elected for each division. The fee, is $7.50 for September, which pays up to the close of the present term — December 31, 1913. The brothers should see that the nons properly rill out and return these applications to Bro. Grieb. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers has a membership of over 43,000 in the United States and Canada, and of the 103 railroad lines in this territory, the organization has secured wage schedules with 97 of them. The report of Presi- dent Perham at the Baltimore convention, showed the greatest growth and prosperity during the past two years that the Order has ever experienced, with no strikes, but many peaceful victories by means of patience, tact, good nature and the training of the committees. Over a hundred schedule negotiations were brought to a satisfac- tory conclusion, and almost every individual grievance presented of a legitimate character was adjusted. This should encourage us mightily lor the work ahead of us. Our funds are in a healthy condition and the Order is well able to weather any storms it may have to encounter. With $231,180.48 cash in the O. R. T. treasury at St. Louis, Mo., $267,540.82 cash on hand for the Protective Fund, and $389,306.22 cash on hand to the credit of the Mortuary Fund, it is no won- der we were called the Million Dollar Convention while in session at Baltimore. From the different amounts now in the various banks, we drew the vast sum of $53,386.32 interest during the past two years, quite a handsome revenue to be de- rived from the cash on hand. Is it any wonder that the men in this organization feel so kindiy towards it that they are always anxious to get their new card at the end of every semi-annual period? The Order of Railroad Telegraphers has done so much good that it is hard to con- ceive why any man or woman following the pro- fession of telegraphy can stay outside the ranks of those who are making many sacrifices that they may enjoy better things in this life. Locally speaking. Bro. Grieb shows how wonderfully we have built up our organization on the Williams- port and Susquehanna Divisions during the past 18 months, and in order to make it easy tor those who possibly do not have the full amount to enter the organization, he offers to accept $2.00 with the application and the balance of $5.50 during the next two pay days. Brothers, help Local Chair- man Grieb with this proposition all you can. Bro. L. W. Auchmuty, after posting a few days at “N" tower, relieved Weaver and Dauberman, first, an I later, after posting at "WD” two days, relieved Bro. Dieffenderfer, on first. Bro. H. A. Roush was off several days recently, on account of the death of his father. Bro. C. A. Gresh assisted his father, at Tur- botville, several days during haymaking and har- vest. Bro. L. S. Wagner and A. R. Fenstermacher have traded tricks during Mrs. Fenstermacher’s illness. Bio. H. W. Johnson, bid in second "MA,” and Bro. Posey Lustig, third MVI,” leaving second “JN” ani second “RK” up for bids. Bro. C. A. Whitman and bride spent their honeymoon in Hanover, Gettysburg and the South. Congratulations. Bro. J. L. Bourne took in the sights at Rolling Green Park, July 30th. Bro. F. W. Wetzel and General Agent from Bloomsburg recently canvassed Paxinos, Augusta- ville and Fishers Ferry in an automobile. Bro. E. F. Holmes was off two days during August, repairing his home. A new office is being installed in the station master’s office at Sunbury, to do the railroad mes- sage and postal work. Bro. A. C. Grieb spent his August relief day and the day following in Philadelphia. Bros. C. R. Dugan and C. C. Fenstermacher also spent a few days there recently. Bro. C. S. Dieffenderfer spent his August relief day and the following day seeing two ball games at Philadelphia, visiting his brother in Collings- wood, and seeing sights in Camden afld Newfield, N. J. Bro. J. N. Sponsler, on account of the illness of his little daughter, was coirpelled to remain at home during his vacation. Bro. C. F. Wasser spent several days recently in Washington, D. C. Steve. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call to his heavenly home the beloved father of Bro. H. A. Roush, and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him that doeth ^11 things well, therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of Williams- port and Susquehanna Divisions of System Division No. 17, extend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted family and brother our sincere and heart- felt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the records of this division anl a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. C. C. Fenstermacher, C. A. Gresh, C. S. Dieffenderfer, Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1545 Allegheny Division — New members are coming is every month and the old stand-bys are paying up better this term than ever before, which shows that they arc in the fight to stay, regardless of what some of the outsiders have to say over the system. C. W. Pfaff, with wife and lady friend, spent his relief day in Pittsburg seeing the game between Pittsburg and New York, and also taking in the motordrome in the evening. Bro. F. D. Parke took in the Pipe Line picnic at . Conneaut Lake, relieved by Extra Campbell, and Bro. J. A. Beale took in the Merchants’ pic- nic at Emlenton, relieved by Mr. Campbell. Bro. A. C. McCormick has been off a month with rheumatism. We all wish him a speedy re- covery. Bro. C. O. Will was in “K” office during the rush, relieved on Foxburg third by Bro. F. B. Miller. Bro. F. F. Hilliard was relieved a few days by Extra Cramer, on account of the sad accident to his little son. While visiting his grandmother at Dottor, the little fellow crawled under a freight train standing on the siding at the station, which suddenly started up, cutting off both his little legs and one arm. It is one of the saddest acci- dents that has ever happened in this community. Bro. Hilliard and wife have our heartfelt sym- pathy, and we are ready to assist them in any way we possibly can. Bro. A. T. Conley, off sick for several days, was relieved by Extra Baranco. Bro. J. T. McNaughten was off ten days, re- lieved by Bro. P. S. Hilliard. Bro. O. M. Connor bid back his old job again, third "MD.” Bro. P. T. Evans spent his relief and one extra day tn Pittsburg, visiting his uncle in the Hos- pital there, relieved by Bro. S. L. Robinson and Extra Bevington. Bro. Robinson has the relief job now. Bro. G. M. Bain is back from an enjoyable two weeks’ vacation. Mr. Scott, while in Oil City running trains on the Salamanca Branch during the heavy rush, was relieved by Relief Operator Dickey. Bro. C. W. Robertson is now working the relief job on the Low Grade. Sister Blakely was off recently, relieved by E. C. Campbell. Bro. H. D. Hammond is back from an extended visit to friends around Centerville, Cory and Du Bois. > Brothers, send me all the notcs*you can in re- gard to changes, etc., so we can have a good write-up next month. Just an item from each one will do it. Cert. 18. Allegheny Division, Salamanca Branch — Bro. S. P. Gilbert is relieving W. H. Guignon off on account of deafness. Carroll block office was put on three tricks dur- ing the rush with C. B. King, first; II. D. Giles, second, and Bro. E. E. Crouse, third. Business is rushing and Olean Yards are blocked nearly all the time, making one think of winter business. When the Chautauqua branch is com- pleted between Oil City and Buffalo, making it the short route to the latter point, suppose all we will have then will be passenger trains. We have two sets of dispatchers again, with Andy Gordon on first, Babcock second and Williams third. The first trick men are pleased to have “Old Andy’’ on first. Bro. B. L. Grover fractured his ankle while on his vacation in July, and was unable to resume duty until August 4th. Bro. Frank Huid, bid in second Riverside, and Bro. T. W. Pringle, bid in third there. Bro. A. L. Schobey was recently married. Con- gratulations. Bro. J. L. Garin, who bid in Tuna, is very much pleased with his job. Bro. Walter Linden, after spending a good many years at Quaker, is now living at Bradford. Bio. Hall is learning to play the mandolin, ani will make a musician some day, if someone don’t fhoot him some night before he graduates. Bro. A. F. Gilbert has been appointed assistant to the relief doctor at Olean, and takes very kindly to the job, especially where the patients are ladies. Some of you overworked base ball frantics on the south end, spend some of your time on Sunday and send us in some news, instead of wearing yourselves out on the bleachers. Ball games are all right, but they don’t get you any increase or better working conditions; so get busy and do something to get near the base ball players’ salary, which we could all get if we had the nerve to get after the nons that the base ball player shows in his delivery, so let’s get in line and write a few items for the next journal, and sec if we can’t boost our salary a little higher by working to- gether like base ball players, and getting in the rest of the nons on this branch and division. Watch for our write-up next time. “Cut-’em-ofp.” Renovo Division, West End — Sister Minnie lfagerty, third “OD” Erie, ex- pects to take a trip to the Pacific Coast about September 15th. We hope, if she goes through Butte, Mont., she will see our old friend, Billy O’Brien, and give him our “73.’’ Bro. R. F. Moran, first “OD” Erie, on the sick list, is slowly improving, relieved by Bro. Wil- liams, extra, an olJ-timer formerly located at Ridgway, who resigned some years ago, and went to ti e Western Union in Pittsburg, Pa. 1 wish to thank Bro. Harry Vance, second “OD’’ Erie, for the write-up this month. Several days ago, during a severe electrical storm, a number of trees were blown across the wires between Ludlow and P. R. Tower, cutting off communication with the dispatcher’s office for several hours. Bro. Tiffany, second “DK” Elgin, acting as dispatcher until the wires were repaired, handled the trains like a veteran. Digitized by UiOOQle

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1 546 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. E. Lunquist, first “SH” Sheffield, was an Erie visitor on his relief day, to see Perry’s flagship Niagara, and take in the ball game. Not being familiar with the pranks of our lake breere, lie was forced to do a marathon up State Street, to recover his new panama. Hook a cord to it next time, Enoch. Sister Leah Hamaker, second “FN” Warren, is a new member whom we take great pleasure in bidding welcome to our ranks. There will be a meeting in Kane about the second week in September. Notices will be sent out as to date and place. Our general local chair- man will be present at the p. m. meeting. Make arrangements to attend and make this a banner meeting. It is now Bro. S. W. Johnson, first “KN” Lud- low. We welcome him and hope he will get after that third trick man. Bro. F. W. Crawford, second "KZ” Kane, on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. Nagle, of the D. L. & W. Mr. Daugherty, first "PR” Treston, while on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. Nangle, of the Low Grade Division. We welcome Bros. Armstrong and Alverson, second and third "CY” Corry, to our ranks. Mr. Roach will be with us in the near future. W. S. Barker. Sunbury Division — Bro. Walter Reigle, second "RQ” Tower, has resigned and left for the west with Mr. Motler. Bro. W. E. Trexler is at Pratt, and has re- covered from typhoid fever. Bro. T. C. Phillips, third Port, recently pur- chased a Ford auto. Ex-Bro. J. P. Durkin, first Frackville, has resigned, to work for "Uncle Sam.” There is quite an exodus of telegraphers leav- ing the P. R. R. for other vocations, many of whom have worked over three years * without an increase of salary. Recently posters were put in various stations showing the company’s standing as to organized labor, and legislation brought about by organized labor. If organized capita] would act as fair as organized labor, there would be less strife and better service. The various corporations show vast earnings, with very little coining to the wage earner. Some of the agents recently received an in- crease with "Mum, do not tell anyone else or let newspapers find it out.” Things must change soon, or any other line of employment will be prefer- able to railroading. Telegraphers who allow students to handle the business during their absence are liable to get themselves in trouble. We are glad that non members are the only offending parties in this respect. There is quite a shortage of men on our divi- sions. To a great extent they are shunning the P. R. R. until the telegraphers’ troubles are set- tled. Bro. T. E. Fidlcr, of Lutherville, Md., mem bei of the general committee, has been scouring around Sunbury and Shamokin recently after the nons. If every brother would keep after the nons, we could soon land them, and not have to pay out our good money to hold what we have. Do not be content with paying your dues. Remem- ber that the chairman receives no compensation for his work, and his lot could be made much easier by all of us helping him. The trainmen have resorted to arbitration to set- tle their differences. It can be said, with honor for the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that it has secured more schedules single-handed in the few short years of its existence than any other organization. Just recently the telegraphers on the Erie secured a very good schedule. Bro. Lee, of the Trainmen, brands as false the statement recently published in the "Hot Air Buzzer” at Philadelphia, that the B. R. T. had passed resolutions at its Los Angeles convention, "not to do business with the O. R. T.” Bros. Vandling and Ludwig were obliged to work their relief nights, owing to the shortage of men. Those who have not remitted should do so at once, to be in good standing. Keep up your cour- age, boys; we have nothing to lose and all to gain. Cert. 11. Buffalo Division — During the past month the newly employed operators have been thoroughly informed in regard to the organization, which has resulted in our obtaining a large number of new members, with applications still coming in. With each mem- ber assisting our untiring local chairman, this division will soon be solidly organized. It does not take a fellow long to know when he is stung, after he lights in the nest on one end of our branch division, and he eventually makes a good man to help exterminate it. A bee loses his power with every sting and to judge by the present outlook it will soon be good night for that nest. National Organizer, Bro. O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Bro. B. Sutton, and his assistant, Bro. C. S. Simmons, met at the Olean House, Olean, N. Y., Monday, August* 11th, and went over the situation very thoroughly, outlining a plan that later proved very effective in organizing the men. Bro. John Deffibaugh, third Jamison, and Bro. E. J. Coltrane, second Cadiz, had a most enjoy- able trip to Crystal Beach, Canada, where they tried to break the tenpins on the Canadian alleys. Bros. C. S. Simmons, E. C. Ryan and Messrs. H. B. Simmons, P. J. Kilcoyne, C. E. Butzer and H. J. Clark, took a joy ride in an auto, to Wyoming Bill’s circus at Port Allegheny. Bro. Rile Prosser, agent Sizerville, Pa., being a proficient photographer, would be glad to demon- strate his ability in this line to those who are will- ing to look pleasant. Bro. Loftus, of second there, gave the farm the "shake” during the sum- mer months. Bro. J. W. Johnson, late of relay, has removed to Port Allegheny. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1547 L. VV. ^Hammond has been assigned to the south end relief job, effective August 1st. Bro. A. E. Rice, second Portville, N. Y., on vacation, was relieved by Bro. VV. J. McCarthy, of third there. ~ Cert. 1774. Philadelphia Division — The special meeting for this division, held in Columbia, Pa., on July 30th, was one of the largest in attendance we have ever witnessed, ths union spirit being greatly manifested. General Chairman J. F. Miller, who recently covered the system, gave us an idea of just what we were up against on “the Penney” at this time, and those who attended the meetings were pleased to know that we had such an able brother at the head of the organization on this great system. The meeting was ably presided over by our Local Chairman, C. S. Melcher. Bro. Thos. Fidler gave the men some good advice and Bro. T. E. Ellis was in evidence with his fighting clothes on and gave some interesting information to the boys, that they were very much in need of. The sac- rifices the members of our committee have made to carry out our wishes show that they are honest and upright men, who are deserving of the sup- port and sympathy of every union man on this ,road. No question is settled until it ia settled right. Our committee is striving to have the differences among the men on the system and tfce management settled right, and will not stop so long as the membership support it. The union man is he who stands firm and has his card to show that he believes in the organized efforts of the men and women who toil. We must show the nons that it is to their in- terest to help pull instead of riding all the time and enjoying the benefits other men and women pay and work for. Pass your journal out to them and show- them what organized labor and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has done and will continue to do. Point out to them the eight-hour day, better working conditions, increase in salary, pass privileges, and the many other advantages, too numerous to mention. Begin the good work by landing the non who works with you. He only needs to be shown. Quite a num- ber have joined lately, and if we will all do our part, we can soon hold our own with the other well-organized divisions. We cheerfully prefix the name of Brother to the following names: N. E. Stoner, E. M. Jones, H. T. Heidlebaugh, J. K. Lcyder, B. A. Hahn, VV. J*. Myers, H. C. Dougherty. Give them the hand of fellowship and brotherly greeting. Cert. 2004. Elmira Division — Bro. Charlie Davie has been keeping busy in hi* berry patch. Bro. Watkins is always one of the first to line-up. “Grant” is a worker and always has the “tinkle” ready. The Youmans brothers, on the firing line, make a good combination of fighters. Everybody’s getting a hustle on. Bro. M. R. Ford has gone back to the soil. The Starkey bunch is incomparable. The boys at Canandaigua should get after the few nons in that immediate territory and make the north end solid to a man. The few who are behind the S. B. Branch certainly know that organized effort has been proven out, and to scan the pages of the report of the last convention in Baltimore, should convince the most skeptical that our organization is. conducted in the proper manner. *Tis some “tight-wad” who begrudges the few dollars spent toward pushing his craft to the front. Every member should solicit among the eligible nons for membership, and if they believe in their organization, they will not hesitate to do so. We have no complimentary list. Every man must pay his way, but the local chairman has a plan that he will gladly give you, which should cover every need. Write him for it and then go to work on your neighbor non. Lost — A Scottsman by the name of Mackerchai. He is needed at the front. Joint meetings are being held in Elmira fre quently by the five brotherhoods. Good attendance, and plenty of interest and enthusiasm are making these gatherings a success. The “old-timers” often wonder what lias become of the boys who left the service here for better “pastures.” It is pretty hard to keep track of them; some have never been heard from, and some have wandered many miles away. Bro. Edward Noon has not been heard from since the “Katy” strike. He was in Oklahoma then. Charles Shirts, now traveling passenger agent at Goldfield, Nevada, was a member of Division 24 here. Bro. Timothy L. Brewer is in Canandaigua, “making good” with his parcel delivery system. His brother, Joseph Brewer, when last heard from, was employed in Buffalo, N. Y. Bro. Pearson went* to some road in Texas after leaving here. Bro. Mantell, a member of the crack N. C. base ball team, was recently married to the widow of Robert H. Holdridgc, our late brother, who met such a sad fate while skating to work on Seneca Lake a year or so ago. Congratulations. We hope Sister Mollie Ertle will not only do a little missionary work among the ladies in and around Canton, but that she will get after the boys there, too. If every member will get inter- ested and try to get a member, there would be no more to get, and our work would be practically done for the present. Four new ones since last report with several more on file, is a pretty good showing, but we can do better yet, if we only try. “Agnes.” Schuylkill Division — There have been no write-ups from this divi- sion recently, because the brothers do not send in any news. Send me any items you hear of, hoys; in regard to changes, etc., so we can have a good write-up every month. Wc now have a local chairman and we should help him all we can by getting after the nons Digitized by CiOOQle

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1548 The Railroad Telegrapher. next to us, and lining them up. We can soon make this division solid if we will all get busy. Brothers, pay your dues promptly, and always have an up-to-date in your possession. A prominent member of the new order, not many miles from Phocnixville, on second, is now taking students. We are getting to the attractions at Wilkes- Barre for Bro. Snyder. It is rumored that Bro. Gasser will be married shortly. Bro. Yoder was working extra in the Reading Dispatcher’s office recently. Brothers, let me have your items by the 20th of each month. I will appreciate this help very much. “Mary." Baltimore Division — The members on the Baltimore Division are to be congratulated for their promptness in the payment of dues this term. Never since I have been serving them as local chairman, have they been as prompt as this term, and I desire to ex- press my appreciation of this. We should always be right up-to-date; then our committee can de- pend upon us and know where we always stand. Our recent new members are: G. C. Herbst, C. E. Brenneman, A. D. Hoover, D. F. Stine, Andrew Beck and R. R. Smith. Others have promised to hand in their applications this month. On account of so many being on their vaca- tions the extra men have made good time and should now be in a position to join. Bro. Abe Sirkis is on “CG" first; Bro. N. G. Wilson, who bid in second extra Stocksdale, is on third; Bro. H. G. Kramer is in “GU." W. A. Hampshire is on a vacation trip to Butte, Mont., relieved by G. M. Smith, in “B,” and Bro. Harry Merryman has gone to “HR." We understand the men on the Union Railroad got up a petition for more money, but was turned down. That is what a corporation can do with individuals. You need organization to get bet- ter wages and working conditions, and the nons should wake up to this fact and join the O. R. T. at once. Many of our men attended the joint meeting at Columbia, Pa., and was pleased at the turn- out we had there. Extra work is being put upon the telegraphers every day, but the compensation here remains the same. We should wake up, back our committee and demand more money. Wc earn it, and other organizations are getting it, because they are or- ganized nearly 100 per cent. Put into effect the “ No card, no favor,” and some may open their eyes. “Kalem.” Maryland Division — Glad to sec the brothers are paying their dues promptly. It shows that the interest is not wan- ing on this division, and this is still further shown by the new members wc have secured since begin- ning of this term. The men on the C. & P. D. Division are com- mencing to realize the benefit of organizing. This is encouraging. Keep the good work up. Bro. Wenrich is accomplishing good results in and around Philadelphia. The blind are beginning to see. At least ten, who attended a certain meeting in Wilmington, Del., recently have. We would like to get some items from the G & P. D. and the Popes Creek Division. Won’t some of the brotn-rs on these two divisions send me some news? I will see that it is forwarded to the journal. “Novic*.’’ Trenton Division, Loivcr End — Local Chairman Simanton held a largely at- tended open meeting at the Y. M. C. A. building the morning of July 17th, and another fairly well attended one in the evening. The meetings were addressed by General Chairman Miller and Bros. Truitt and Rex, and some of the outsiders. The Main Line Telegraphers under the man- agement of N. L. Hames and Bro. F. D. Eppler, of the Back Road boys, played a game at Camden recently, the score being 12 to 6 in favor of the latter. Incidental to the game they had a boxing match, some high diving, and lemonade for refreshment. The boys are thinking of having their bats lengthened so as to reach Bro. Eastburn’s curves, and Bro. Holzbaur, second baseman, is arranging to have an eloatric glove made, so he can hold on to the ball. Bro. Kehoe has resigned. We hope he will land a good posit^n among O. R. T. brothers. We will miss hint around Burlington. Brothers, send all the notes you can to Bro. Lockwood, and he will see that they are sent in. Come out to the meetings every fourth Thurs- day of each month, at Goff building, Camden, N. J. C. Howell Smith is now on first “MJ“ Lower. Floyd B. Bennett is now messenger at “BU,” Low'cr Burlington. He will carry a card as soon as eligible. Bro. Raymond Johnson bid in second Edgerton Park. Bro. Holzbaur, extra agent, was there a long time. Boys, keep after the “nons" good and hot. There are several hard-working members who deserve a lot of credit, especially our local chair- man and his assistant, who are always after them. Several applications were received recently, but there is still some good material left for us to work on. Don’t make “No cards, no favors" just a catch word, but practice it, and we make our 100 per cent membership a reality by January 1, 1914. Mutt. Trenton Div., Bc!-Del. R. R. — A circular recently sent out by certain parties is going to be a help to us instead of a detriment. It is going to prove to be a boomerang and hit the place where it was sent from. Await develop- ments. A recent storm put the train service out of the ordinary, and the hoys did their best in getting trains over the road, giving the dispatchers all the information possible. Our dispatchers are fine Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1549 men, and appreciate it when a man stays right on his job. Cut out the “slang” on 13; it don’t sound good, besides it will load someone into trouble in the end. Assistant Division Operator, W. H. Wilmot, a friend to all the boys, has recently employed an assistant clerk in the office. The only way to keep from receiving so much correspondence is to keep on the job. New lamps, fifteen pounds, have been placed on poles all over the division. It keeps the men busy looking after them. When the dispatcher asks where you have been, after you tell him, he replies: “Been calling for some time, and don’t want that to happen again.” These lamps should be filled by a lamp man, or track walker, and we hope the officials will soon see it in that light. Thorough organization helps officials to see things in the proper light. Get busy. A petition sometimes amounts to a certain amount of good, but a solid organization amounts to more. Get the air? Division Operator, Geo. A. Crosse, recently made a trip over the division, stopping at each telegraph cabin, and had a word for everyone. We were glad to make his acquaintance. An em- ployer should know his employes personally. A recent roster shows 247 operators on the Tren- ton Division. The members know who belong to the O. R. T., and should get busy on those that don’t. Bro. J. G. Simanton spent a day in Washing- ton, N. J., recently. “FH” office has been moved from the second floor to the first, and more work attached to the office. Bro. Niece is amusing himself at “MO,” motor- ing and swimming. Dispatcher Jos. Wilmot is now on third “DS.” Bro. Lawrence, at Milford, is kept busy keep- ing up with Dispatcher Schank in copying the 19 “S.” Bro. Williams is becoming an inventor. Another Thomas Edison. About fifty turned out to the meeting recently held in Trenton. Chas. Walters, operator at Manunka Chunk, narrowly escaped with his life, August 1st, due to a cloudburst. We are glad to hear he is O. K., and would be pleased to have him with us. A new interlocking tower is being erected at the hump to take care of the helping engines out of “CF,” and to help out the trains pulling out of Dickinson, so they don’t stall there. Maybe a couple of good jobs will be the result. Bro. Day, of Lambertville, N. J., is the busy man these hot days, with his crop of peaches and chickens, and the concreting business, an- other new side line. He has several large con- tracts which he is now rushing through. He and Mrs. Day spent a few days recently at the shore. Bro. W. R. Tomer, of Belvidere, and bride, spent their honeymoon at Wildwood, and Cape May, N. J., and upon their return, went to housekeeping at Asbury, N. J., where they are at home to all brothers with an up-to-date. Con- gratulations. During the recent washout, trains for Strouds- burg were diverted over the Bangor and Portland branch of the Lackawanna. Bro. Rotz is spending his vacation at his home, Three Springs, Pa. Temporary cabin at “CA” has been abandoned, Mr. Deal working third “L and H” Jet. If the writer missed calling any one brother entitled to the honor, call him down. Cert. 836. West Jersey & Seashore Division — Our morning and evening meetings for the re- mainder of the year will be held at the usual place (Goff Building), Camden, N. J., on August 28th, September 25th, October 23d, November 27th and December 25th, 1913. Don’t forget these dates. If you can not come in the morning, come in the evening. This is for the Trenton and West Jersey and Seashore Divisions. Our local chairman appreciates very much the way the dues are coming in, which is much more promptly than heretofore, and desires that the few who have not yet paid up for this term will do so at once. Get busy now, and get the nons in line if you want better conditions. They are keeping us from getting better conditions for them, as well as for ourselves. This is a business proposition. Get wise and you will soon realize what can be done when you all help. Get in touch with our C. P. R. R. brothers. The way they got their schedule was by getting in all of over 2,200 men, but three. The agents there got wise and found out that the bugaboo, “loyalty” to the company, did not “bring them the bacon,” and they got in line and now have the best working conditions in the country. Some of the agents on the P. R. R. act like they don’t w’ant or need any more money, as they re- main “loyal tfi the company” without “the bacon.” Write to any agent on the C. P. R. R-, and ask him if it pays to belong to the O. R. T., and then be governed by the reply. The morning meeting on July 24th was the best we have had for a long time. The evening meet- ing was somewhat marred by outside interference present for that particular purpose, but never again. The proposition about majority representation was ably discussed and is a fair way to arrive at the proper solution. Membership is the only legitimate way of forcing the issue. Get wise and act accordingly. During a heavy electric storm on July 29th all the phones on the branches were put out of commission. Three potato trains were tied up on account of lack of wrires and the sixteen-hour law and a work train was sent out during the n ght with Division Operator I lusted as telegrapher, the first real telegraphing he had done for a good many years. Our $57.70 rate does not seem to appeal to teleg raphers, and they are very scarce. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1550 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. M. Sofronski left on August 13th; Bro. G. Archer, of Wildwood, has resigned, and is going to his home in the South, where conditions are better. , Bro. B. W. Sykes spent his cut-off up in Penna, among his friends. Bro. F. J. Murphy was off recently, owing to a severe hemorrhage of the nose. We are glad to hear that Bro. T. C. Hitchner’s wife, who underwent an operation in Cooper Hospital, is home and doing well. Bro. J. T. Fean’s wife, who has been at Angle- sea a week with the children, has returned home much benefited. All good men looking for positions, please note: A notice was recently sent to the agents on this division by the division operator that the recent inspection of the tariff files was unfavorable, in comparison with some other divisions on the system. Every other division on the system, and all other systems for that matter, allow their agents commission for all express business han- dled by them. This division allows none and some agencies pay as low as $42.00 and $44.00 per month, while section men get $45.00 and $55.00 a month. The telegraphers on this divi- sion now sell tickets, check baggage, report trains, copy train orders, work the block, carry mails and assist the small salaried agents all for the princely sum of $57.70, leaving little time to inspect files, etc. The company can hardly ex- pect to get good men and good service for $57.70, when section foreman get $80.20, no Sunday work, and only nine hours a day for overseeing the men do the work. The agents as well as the telegraphers must wear good clothes, and the section men are fur- nished three suits of working clothes, and a cap, all for $2.80. Moral: Organize, organize, organize. Ex-Bro. E. A. Undy, formerly with the Reading, is now with us. We hope he will soon be up-to- date again as of yore. He owes this to the men he is working with. Bro. VV. T. Day, of Lambcrtville, X. J., and his family, accompanied Bro. and Mrs. E. M. Coles to Atlantic City, where they enjoyed the sea breezes. Bro. C. B. Heritage, \\ cstvillc, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Agent F. Thompson. Ex-Bro. Goff is now agent at Sea Isle City, N. J. Div. Cor. Nickel Plate R. R. hirst District — 1 would like to have the brothers drop me a note occasionally. I haven’t received any notes for this write-up. so don't expect to see all the news herein. Get after the nons, ho\s; we need them and they need us. llang up the "Xu card, no favor” sign. That twelve days' vacation is pretty nice. How much vacation with pay would we he getting it we, like the nons. had waited for someone else to do it all? They arc all ready to take vaca- tions, ami we should see that they contribute to- wards keeping them and getting more concessions. Get busy, and do not give them a chance to say: “No one has ever asked me.” Bro. J. R. Hullinger bid in third Conneaut yards, relieved on third Angola by Bro. Mistier, and he on second there by an extra, pending bul- letin. Bro. J. H. Brooks, on vacation, was relieved on second Wallace by Bro. Howard. Bro. J. B. Simpson, first Cascade, vice Bro. J. T. Connors, deceased, has resigned, relieved by Bro. Hoag from the Northern Pacific. Bro. Balsbaugh, who relieved Mr. Crawford, second Silver Creek, nine days, also relieved Mr. Swanson, second Tifft yard, a few days. Mr. Bixlcr, second West Seneca, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Holliday from the wireless, who promises to get a card shortly. On bulletin: First Cascade, second “MX,” third Angola. Brothers, please remember to send me a copy of your bid so I can keep posted and serve your interests better. Bro. E. R. Shaver recently has returned to work after being quarantined six weeks with scarlet fever. We are all glad to see the old boy back. Bro. Shaver and myself accompanied the remains of our deceased brother, J. T. Connors, to Ft. Wayne on No. 5, Monday, July 21st, where they were laid to rest. Funeral was -held from his sister’s residence at 9 a. m., July 23d, and was largely attended, showing the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him. L. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our beloved brother, J. T. Connors, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize in his death we have lost a true and loyal brother; therefore in manifesta- tion of our sorrow and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of N. Y. C. & St. L. System Division No. 18, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing mother, brothers and sisters their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved relatives, a copy spreid upon the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. L. W. Slek, E. R. Shaver, W. R. Briggs, Committee. Third District — It is now Bro. R. J. Wells on second Colby, O. Bro. C. B. Woolpert, Green Springs Jet., on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Neil, of third there, and Bro. E. E. Wisely, agent Ilers, on vacation, by Bro. R. J. Bowman, relief agent. Bro. C. A. Shubert, for four years on third l ostoria, lias resigned, much to our regret, as he was one of our most active members. He will be greatly missed, especially at the monthly meeting. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. / 1551 Bro. F. F. Cowley, first Mortimer, on three weeks* vacation, was relieved by Bro. D. E. Wolfe, and he on third there by Mr. Bartz, a new man, who later relieved Bro. Wolfe for a short time. Bro. R. J. Bowman relieved G. L. Mader, agent McComb for two weeks* vacation. Bro. B. Moore, second there, has resigned and gone in business fof himself. We wish him success. He was relieved by Mr. Bartz. Bro. C. J. Erickson, first Leipsic )ct., spent his vacation among the big lakes up in Michigan, relieved by -a new man who also relieved Bro. W. S. Lewis on vacation. Bro. A. A. Johnson, agent Millers City, bid in second Leipsic Jet., relieved by A. V. Place, a new man, on bid, who prom- ises to get in line soon. Bro. E. E. Leeson, second Oakwood, spent his two weeks’ vacation in Iowa, relieved by a new man. Bro. H. L. Hayzlett, third Payne, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Bartz. Bro. E. E. Wisley, agent Hers, went to third Fostoria a few nights, owing to the shortage of operators, relieved by Mr. Lawrence. See that he keeps his promise to join, boys. Later Bro. W. S. Avey bid in third Fostoria. Bro. R. J. Bowman, relief agent, relieved H. E. Bowman, agent Mortimer, on two weeks* vaca- tion. Bro. R. E. Klugh, first “BE** Bellevue, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Bro. Wilson, who also re- lievid Bro. Stover, “BE” first east end, on vaca- tion. The information blanks have been distributed • to each office on the road, with the instructions that they be filled out carefully and mailed promptly in accordance' with the instructions con- tained tf erein for the months of August, Sep- tember * nd October. The information requested is very necessary to aid your committee and we hope every one of you will take particular pains in filling out the blanks and complying with the instructions therein contained, even if it does ne- cessitate a little extra work on your part. Re- member, your committee is also doing considerable extra work in order to secure better working con- ditions for us, and no matter what efforts it may put forth it will be powerless to win without the aid and backing of the membership. It is not the committee who secure the schedules, but the united hard-workipg membership. Bear this in mind, brothers, and give to the members of your committee the encouragement due them by back- ing them up whenever they call upon you for it. Bro. C. G. Mendel bid in third Oakwood, and J. O. Woodruff second Latty. Brothers, the sixty days of grace allowed you for the payment of this term's dues has passed. Some possibly have not yet remitted and are de- linquent and not entitled to enjoy the privileges of a paid-up member. Of course, you intend to pay this money. You wouldn’t be a non for any- thing, but $5.00 — that’s entirely too much money to let loose of at one time, consequently you can only pay a dollar now and then and just manage to get through with your obligations before the term is up. This thing of dragging along from month to month on your dues is simply a habit; you can pay it at the start of the terra if you make up your mind to do it, and it is much better to do so and derive the full benefits of the Order all through the term instead of for thirty or sixty days. I find that as a rule it’s the man who is getting the most money who is the slowest about paying his dues. Come, brothers, don’t be a drone, a load upon your committee’s hands; pay your dues early and save your committee the trouble of trying to squeeze that $5.00 out of you all the while from July to December. The road has just received and put into service a bunch of big new engines for freight service that seem to be doing the biz, hauling the cars and making the time. Div. Cor. Chicago & Ft. Wayne Division — Bro. Sec. Morrison, on his vacation with his folks at Frankfort, has asked me to handle the write-up this month, and I have- just taken over the local chairmanship. We are now considering negotiations for a new schedule and things are beginning to look brighter on this division, and our membership will soon be as strong as ever. A rejuvenation of spirit is manifesting, which is the premier element to suc- cess. Personally, I would much rather see an imperfect 6rganization with the right kind of spirit behind it than a perfect one without it. But the perfection in one goes hand in hand with per- fection in the other, and we must and will have both if every member just puts his shoulder to the “wheel of common interest” and pushes his share of the load. A feeling of individual responsibility and devo lion to the Order for the interests and principles for which it stands is essential to our ultimate and highest success. Why shouldn’t we have it? It sends its success in reality closer to the heart of every telegrapher on the road than anything else. Why not be individually zealous to the last notch for its success? Let us remember that no man ever won an exalted success without his heart in the game. Remember that the O. R. T. is but a big man, the component parts of whom are you. and that if you do not exercise your function in his make-up, something is going wrong with him which will cripple him and his effectiveness. Whenever a non comes around, get after him and keep after him — explain things to him, make him see and understand, and if he is a man he will come across with his heart in the game and a valuable asset to the Order from the start. The argument is all on your side. Every telegrapher in existence owes it as a duty to the Order for what it has done in the past alone in raising our salaries to the present standard to carry an up- to-date card. We will receive reverses and fall short of our expectations, which things go hand in hand in the history of every organization, but let us [dug Digitized by kjOOQle

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1552 The Railroad Telegrapher. away and ultimate success is certain. Let us recall the words of the poet who said: What is failure? It’s only a spur. To the man who receives it right, And it makes the spirit within him stir. To go in once more and fight. If you never have failed, it’s an even guess, You never have won a high success. Failure kindles the road to success if w’e only receive it right, 'therefore if the past has not measured up to some brother’s expectations it is to be hoped that he will consider and climb on. Let us put personalities aside and labor for the interests of the Order, the common interests of all. Let us read a lesson in noble life of our late past president, Bro. Thurston, who, although a cripple, impaired and handicapped in body, by his noble example of self-sacrifice for his fellow- men, founded and strove nobly against great odds in lifting the Order to the position of grandeur it now occupies. C. W. White, L. C. Chicago & Ft. Wayne Division Notes — Bro. L. K. Johnson, third Hobart, and Bro. Jim Drake, at Argos, have returned from their vaca- tions. Bro. S. A. Grace, of Burnham, spent his vaca- tion with his folks at Peabody. Bro. McClaren, second Hobart, has returned from his two weeks’ vacation. Bro. E. Robinson has added his name to the membership of this division. Bro. Carl Mendel, the new agent at Burr Oak, also started right by “getting his hat in the ring” from the “go in.” The meetings will soon be started again at Ham- mond. Let every member who possibly can, attend and help to make things lively. C. W. White, Cert. 157. C. H. & D. Ry. Springfield Dizdsion — Our Local Chairman, Bro. J. H. Carter, while at Dayton, O., on committee work, is being re- lieved at Marshall by L. R. McIntyre. Bro. B. F. Seng, second Montezuma, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Mr. Edwards, a new man. Bro. Skinner has returned to work at Chrisman, and Bro. Greene, who relieved him, took a few days* vacation before returning to La Place. Bro. V. R. Thomas, relief agent, relieved Mr. Briner on car job after five days' trial — too much work. Briner returned to Newman. Pro. Slireve, of Tuscola, is spending his vaca- tion in South Dakota. Several of the agents are trying to get a vacation, but relief seems to be scarce. Bro. C. E. Chapman goes back to Keys agency. Bro. A. L. Kay, Ilammond, was a Montezuma visitor one Sunday recently. On account of ill health. First Trick Dispatcher Newton, was compelled to resign, and will take a much needed rest before again taking up any kind of work. Mr. Newton has been with us for several years, and we were sorry to see him go. but hope he will regain his health, and be able to work with us again some time. This puts Mr. Stevenson on first, Wells on second, and Gossert on third. The meat runs have been discontinued on ac count of light business. I should be very thankful if more of the brothers would give me a little assistance by send- ing at least one note for this write-up. Am sure thar you all like to see our division represented in the journal each month. If it is about your- self, do not be too modest to send it in; no one will know you sent it, and we are all interested in what each brother is doing. Let us hope that each one is more interested in the non next to him than he is in this write-up, or we would not make much progress. “B.” Toledo Div., Second District — The new experience of a semi-monthly pay day, to many of the boys, seems to be the proper thing, while others seem to admire the once-a- mor.th plan more. We will have less money oftener than under the monthly pay plan, but we won’t be broke so long between pays. I prefer the twice-a-month pay. If they would now further improve, and hand us twice the amount, it would be real nice — yes, thank you. An inspection trip over the B. & O., B. & O. S. W. and C. H. & D. was completed on August 4th by President Willard; tracks, stations, ter- minals, yards and equipment were inspected, and the entire 6,500 miles of track gone over in the short time of sixteen days — an average of about 400 miles per -day, which was quite a record, con- sidering everything. Bro. M. J. Sullivan, for several years on first “SW” Cabin, has gone to the “PM.” We are always sorry to lose a good fellow like Mike, for he was always there with “the glad mit” and an “up-to-date” card. We wish him success, and hope to see a good Order man fill his place at “SW.” Third North Lima Yards, New River Junction and “SW” Cabin first, on bulletin. An unidentified man was found killed at North Street crossing, Lima, August 4th. Lake Erie and C. H. & D. both use this track and both crews claim they did not hit anyone. Another mys- terious death for which Lima is quite noted. Some of the police believe it was murder, and the rest think that it was an accidental death by train. The Lima relief crew cleared up the wreck in record time caused by second 90 derailing sev- eral cars three miles south of “AK” tower, on August 5th. Nos. 3 and 4 somewhat delayed. General Chairman Stenger reports for nine new members on Division 21, during July, with promises of about that many more for the near future, but none of them were from this division. There arc about that many over here, however, whom wc should try to get in and help the good cause. Let’s get busy. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1553 Bro. Shine has returned to first Sidney, after a long illness in the city hospital, and all the brothers are glad to hear of his recovery. Dispatcher Williams is back again on second and Hardy on third. They traded tricks for ten days. Two crews are finishing up at “AK” tower, and Bros. Lint, Marker and Croft will be all puffed up over their nekr tower. Bro. Nichols, second Cridersville, has bid in third there, vice Bro.. Hemmert, who bid in Bot- kins third, his home town. Did you notice the big scare created throughout the country when the conductors and trainmen on 52 eastern roads, about 82,000 strong, threatened to step down and oqt, unless they received a twenty per cent raise in wages and numerous other concessions, and that they now have the promise of an early settlement, which undoubtedly will benefit them all? Do you suppose that about 45,000 operators on the railroads, the country over, could persuade their managers to hand them a twenty per cent increase? Think it over. What has become of the $75 minimum advo- cates we used to read about every month in the journal some time ago? Have they all resigned and gone into other business, or have they con- cluded it is useless to try for such a fat salary for common telegraph operators? When you stop to think of the different posi- tions a real live “operator” could secure in »hi» country, don’t you wonder why so many of them hang on with some railroad at $60 per month? A short time ago I had occasion to visit a large manufactory, and in talking to some of the men who were employed at very simple work I learned that they were earning $15.00 per week and had Saturday afternoons and all of Sunday off. This equals the average salary on this road, and we work seven days a week the year through. In this particular industry, more than 95 per cent of these employes belonged to their different unions, and the union men were shown more con- sideration than the few who did not carry a card. The moral is plain. Everyone get busy and carry a card. If every telegrapher in the United States belonged to this Order, we -could all be drawing a salary of $80 or $85 per month. Remember, if you weren’t worth more than the different companies are paying you, you wouldn’t have any job at all. No station would be manned by an agent that didn’t show more money on the monthly balance sheet than the company paid him. No “operator” would be employed at a station or a tower if he wasn’t needed there, and no “operator” would be employed at all unless the company needed him right there. There are any amount of telegraphers in this eountry, and some on this road getting $60.00 to $150.00 a year more than they did before the O. R. T. got them an increase, who won’t come in and help the Order secure such increases, but when a new schedule is spoken of, they are the first to kick about what they have to do and what they should receive for doing the work assigned them. If I had the making of cf schedule myself, there would be one grand rush to secure a card, for otherwise such fellows would be left out A brother, who remarked recently that it made no difference to him whether we get a raise in salary this year or not, said he was going to keep up-to-date, so when the raise came he- would know that he did his share to secure it That is the right kind of a spirit to show. I have several men in mind, however, who have been employed by this company about seven years, who do not carry a card, who have asked the committee for more money on two or three dif- ferent occasions, than any member of the Order has asked for, and kicked because they didn’t get it. What kind of stuff are these people made of? Principally “pig iron,” with the inflection on “the pig.” All the brothers on the line know to whom I refer, and still they will work along month after month with them apparently forgetful of the “No card, no favors” motto. There are some of this class between North Dayton and Lima, drawing an increase in wages secured by the O. R. T., who haven’t yet secured a card? We have tried in a friendly way to show them the light. Nojv try the argument that wins, and note the effect. “When in Rome you must do as the Romans do.” When you hear men brag that they “were once Order men, and could be again if they wanted to” it’s time to show them that unless they get a card and help, they are .simply hinder- ing our progress. We have a new . man, Sidney second, one at Erie Junction third, and several more distributed over the system. Call the local chairman and re- quest blanks, get the applications of these new men and send them in with the cash as soon as possible. Brothers, also send me a few items for next month’s write-up Cert. 207. C. M. & St. P. Ry. C. & M. Division Third District — Bro. Mitchell, of Forest Glenn, appointed agent Franksville. Bro. Thompson, agent Somers, on short vaca- tion, visiting a gold mine in Colorado, where he has an interest, relieved by Bro. M. J. Flora. It is now Bro. Steinbeck, second Russell. The automatic signals going into effect recently put some of the block boys down the line farther and some were transferred to the Jonesville line. Bro. J. R. Porter, first Wadsworth, visiting several months in the Southeast, was relieved by Bro. H. C. Cone, of third there, and h« by L. M. Oskins, extra. Bro. Appleyard, agent Gurness, off' a few days, was relieved by Teony, second Warrenton, re- lieved by Fred Olson. R. A. Helton, appointed to second Rondout, says he is coming in with us now. Bro. Fisher, first Rondout, off two weeks, was relieved by Bro. Guyot, of “RX.” Digitized by CiOOQle

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1554 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Hogensan, third tower A-13, has gone to South Dakota, relieved by Mr. Oxley, former Superintendent Oxley’s son. Wish some good brothers from the J. line would send us some items. We never hear anything from that region. Cert. 1261. Wisconsin Valley Division — Bro. Schultz is doing the extra dispatching at Wausau this summer. We wish him success. Bro. Van Gilder, back from thirty days’ leave, is relieving him at Tomahawk. Mr. Burlingham, third Tomahawk, on thirty days’ visit home, was relieved by Mr. Borman. Mr. Long, from Can- ada, on second Tomahawk a few days, relieved by Mr. Dagget. Bro. Whaley, Irma, is vacationing out West, relieved by Mr. Somerville. “Bro.” Wacliter sounds good to us on third Babcock. A. Stout resigned. Bro. West, our newlywed, is back on the job. All keep after the few nons here and try to land them. The new cards are fine. Hurry up and get one, if you have not already done so. Cert. 1110. LaCrossc & Milwaukee Terminal Div. — Bro. A. Zepherinc appointed to the position in “GO” office, Milwaukee; Bro. M. Evans to second Bangor; Bro. VV. J. Brune to Fall River agency, and Bro. H. C. Ruck to third Elm Grove. Bro. C. H. Hausen, while taking in the county fair, was relieved at Portage by Bro. E. F. Andre. W. J. Putnam appointed to third Wauwatosa; A. W. Rea, third Sparta, and F. M. Brownell to third West Salem. The position of telegrapher in the dispatcher’s office, second New Lisbon and second Milwaukee shops cut-off are open for bids. Bro. A. J. Haines, Portage Jet., was oft a few days recently, taking a trip down the Wisconsin River in a canoe. Div. Cor. Prairie du Chien and Minneapolis Divisions — ■ Mr. Schuah bid in Browntown agency, vice Howard, resigned. The automatic block signals installed at Mon- ona Lake tower, Madison, were put into operation August 1st, letting out Bro. Brantineyer, third lever- man, and making two twelve-hour tricks, with Bro. Johnson first leverman, 7 a. m. to 7 p. m., and Bro. Cowley second, 7 p. m. to 7 a. in. Bro. Gallagher, agent Middleton, is back from his two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Shore, who also relieved Bro. Thurber, Museoda days, while on two weeks’ vacation at Monona Lake, near Madison. Chief Dispatcher C. H. Agner has also returned from two weeks’ vacation, relieved by I. L. Buch- Ur. The Platteville line was put out of commission for a few days last month, owing to a washout. Second Stoughton now on bulletin, Bro. Mitbon having bid in first Fdgerton, vice Lampman. gone into the automobile business there. Bro. Davy, who relieved Agent Heine, Milton Jet., while in Eastern Michigan, was relieved by Gifford, a new man, on second there. Bro. Sloan, second Waukesha, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Roberts, of third there. Bro. Mitbon, who relieved Bro. Wickman on first Stoughton for a week’s rest at Lake Kegonsa, was relieved on second by Mr. Orth. Div. Cor. River, C. V. and Wabasha Divisions — Boys, those of you who have not yet paid your dues should attend to this important matter at once and not become delinquent. Bro. Peterson, formerly at Chippewa Falls, is relieving the agent at Chester, Iowa. Bro. Roy Kenyon, third South Minneapolis, who relieved the dispatcher at Newport while Bro. Swift, first South Minneapolis, was on vaca- tion, was relieved by Bro. J. P. Leahy, from Signal Tower, relieved by Pat Corcoran. Bro. Leahy also relieved Bro. Cahill, first Signal Tower; Bro. Wilcox, second South Minneapolis, anl Bro. Lester, “C” Minneapolis, on vacation. Bro. J. H. Marron, of Kellogg, displaced Mr. Mayo, second Lower Yard, who relieved Mr. Ogle on third Chestnut street, who went back to the I. & M. Bro. Workman, second Lake City, who was on a two weeks* trip to Wisconsin, relieved by Bro. Lane, from the C. & N. W. Ry., later relieved Bro. Iianson while on vacation in New York and other Eastern cities. Bro. Martin, third Lake City, oft several months doing relief work, was relieved by Bro. Olsen. If you do not see anything from your vicinity in the write-up, you will remember that you did not send me any news. If you will send me what items come to your notice, whether the other fel- low does or not, we can have a splendid write-up every month. Mail them to me at 1706 Linden avenue, Minneapolis, not later than the fifteenth, and you will see them in The Telegrapher the following month. Cert. 1941. Kansas City Division — Recent assignments: M. F. Pollard, third Mys- tic; Bro. I. S. Williamson, second Sevral; O. W. Schendell, third Scwal; Bro. O. J. Paulley, Titus agency; C. L. Post, second North English; Bro. R. R. Sandusky, third Titus; Bro. L. M. Boughtin, second Mystic, and Wm. McCue, third Osgood. Jobs advertised: Second Newtown, second Powcrsville, Rathbon agency temporarily, Amanda days. Bro. Pelkey was relieved on vacation at Lib erty by T. O. Beistle. Bro. Beistle is building an addition to his house on account of his little twin girls. At Gault, August 3rd, Bro. Griffing, while joy tiding on a motor car with the section men, at- tempted to reach for the brake. When stopping he over balanced, fell and broke his collar bone. The break was very troublesome, having to be reset twice. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1555 Bro. English, at Sigourney, who, they say, is contemplating matrimony, was offered a new hat by Dispatcher Clapp if he would get married and quit asking off for an hour every night. Bro. Linder, at Kansas City freight, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Wilson, and he by Mr. Dun- lap at Coburg. The western country didn’t strike Bro. Dave Fulton very well, and he is back at Coburg again. Bro. Jones and wife, and Bro. Carson and wife, viewing the sights at Excelsior Springs re- cently, tried to drink all the mineral water there, and, failing, brought back a “growler'’ full with them. Bro. Raymond Benn, of Rubio, with his family, is off to the Pacific coast to spend his vacation. Bro. W. A. Kelsey, from the C. R. I. & P., is relieving. Bro. J. F. Olivera is back on the line, at Wash- ington extra. About 8 p. m. July 31st Mr. Schendell, agent Titus, and his wife were on their way to Wash- ington on their gas car. At the second highway crossing east of Titus they collided with a fast- moving automobile. Mrs. Schendell was instantly killed, and Mr. Schendell was injured, though not seriously. The sympathy of fellow employes on the division is with Mr. Schendell in his be- reavement. Bro. T. H. Tuorpey, of Parnell, down sick sev- eral weeks with a form of typhoid, was relieved by his son, Bro. J. V. Tuomey. We acknowledge a good bunch of items from Bro. Wilson, of Coburg, and Bro. Richardson, of Farson. Bro. Derrickson visited* some of the brothers and also some of the nons on the line recently. Bro. Jimmy McCarthy relieved Bro. Stanerson a few days at Conroy. Mr. Shaw is relieving the boys at “VN,” Ottumwa. Local and through business is good . now, and the boys are kept busy day and night. The dryest, hottest weather for years has hit the country pretty generally, but the territory on the Kansas City Division fared as well or better than some surrounding country. Iowa received more rain than Missouri, but this side of Kansas City it was not as dry as farther south. Div. Cor. C. & C. B., in Iowa Division— Bro. A. M. Bollinger, Browns third, bid in Delraar Junction third temporarily. Bro. W. E. Ervin, Neola second, was oil a week, relieved by Bro. L. A. Patton, agent York- shire. Bro. Kassel, Bouton station, resigned, and it is again open for bids. Bro F. G. Zeiser, agent Browns, is being re- lieved a few days by Bro. Parmcnter. Bro. P. J. Curran, agent Portsmouth, off for scvcr&l months with rheumatics, relieved by Bro. R, O. Reynolds, Bro. G. N. Whipple and wife, of Slater, spent Sunday, August 24th, at thtf State Fair in Des Moines. Bro. W. H. Campbell, Oxford Junction second, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Simons, a new man. The recent change of issuing operators’ bul- letins by circular letter is a great improvement over the old way. Bro. Seger, agent Morley, is looking after his land interests in Minnesota, relieved by Bro. Anderson of first Rockaway. Bro. M. M. Trummer has taken charge at Keystone, after an extended visit with relatives in Wisconsin. Bro. C. A. King, agent Miles, called to Cam- bridge, owing to the serious illness of his father, was relieved by Bro. Edwards, Elwood second. Bro. J. F. Lindmeier got Green Island Tower third, relieved at Oxford Junction third by Bro. Ramsey, Jr., who later bid it in. Bro. C. A. Conklin, Elwell third, on a three months’ vacation, stopped off for a visit at Slater on his way to Des Moines. Bro. C. C. Marchant relieved Bro. DeVoe at “MA,” Marion third, until Bro. L. S. Dove, who bid in extra “MA,” was relieved at Indian Creek. Bro. M. J. Coughlin had to give up second “MF,” Marion yard, on account of his eyes, and went back to “JO,” East Marion yard. Bro. G. E. Madsen, agent Underwood, is back again after two weeks’ forced lay-off, on account of a bad case of ivy poisoning, contracted while fishing on the Sabbath. He was relieved by Bro* Reynolds. Bro. C. A. McGuire, Coon Rapids, has re- signed, and is now timekeeper for one of the extra gangs at Maxwell. A new office has been installed between Maxwell and Elwell, called Midway. ' Bro. C. L. Schaffer, Indian Creek first, on two weeks’ vacation at his home at Lavalle, Wis., was relieved by Bro. M. J. Coughlin, relieved by Harold Rowe at East Marion yard. Dispatcher J. T. Raymond returned to work August 10th, but was taken sick during week, returning again Sunday the 17th. Bro. M. A. DeVoe dispatched second on branch while J. S. Keenan was dispatching at Perry. Bro. Halstead, agent Preston, on a month’s vacation, is visiting Colorado and other Western points, relieved by Bro. H. E. Ramsey, Jr., re- lieved at third Oxford Junction by Bro. Derrick- son, from the C. & M. Division. Double tracking is proceeding rapidly along the entire main line, and in several places has been put into actual service. The three-position upper quadrant block signal system is being installed be- tween Huxley and MadriJ. Through the columns of our magazine I w'ish to thank the worthy brothers who have been sending me news items. Don’t forget to keep it up, boys. It’s as important as a club meeting. *1’ lie council lire around which we are smoking our pipes of peace. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1556 The Railroad Telegrapher. By a recent decree from the C. & N. W. gen- eral office it will not be necessary in the future for levermen to pass watch inspection, and the brothers at Slater tower have discontinued their weekly trips to Des Moines. In the 20th century encyclopedia we find the following definition for the woid parasite: "One who frequents the table of a rich man and gains his favor by flattery; a hangeron; an animal or plant nourished by another, to which it attaches itself." There you have it. That individual who per- sistently refuses to join his Organization for the betterment of his own conditions, but quietly appropriates concessions gained by men, belongs to the “Grab Club;" is a hangeron and a para- site. Remember, brothers, such individuals are holding us all back. Make this your standing rule, "No card, no favors." It works well with the "Grab Club" fraternity. Cert. 1408. Columbia Division, Puget Sound Lines — Jobs plentiful, operators scarce. Quite a bunch of new men on this division, and as quite a num- ber of new positions are being opened up there ought to be a chance for some of them to stick this winter. Remember, boys, to remind them that we expect to make this division 100 per cent and if they want to get in good they will have to get lined-up. Bro. R. R. Woods, our local chairman, on a flying trip over the division, is meeting with great success lining up the nons, and getting some of them that have been with us several years. Too much credit can not be given Bro. Woods, as he has taken hold with a vim, and we should support him in every way possible. Last winter we took up a subscription for a fund to be used in the interest of the Order, which is in Bro. F. L. Hayes’ hands at Malden, and a part of this will be used to defray Bro. Woods’ trip if necessary. It is also to be used to help buy cards for those financially unable to join, so there is no excuse for any one not belonging. If you have not the funds, write Bro. Woods, and he will fix you up. Indications are that we will have the banner division, in the way of membership, for it looks as though Bro. Woods was going to make a clean sweep, and we want to keep it that way. Bro. O. K. Owen, agent Herrick, is back after a two weeks’ lay-off. Bro. Stephens, third Her* rick, laid off for a week, and when he returned was accompanied by a lady by name of Mrs. Homer Stephens. Here’s success, Homer. Bro. A. Walden, agent St. Joe, is back after a sick leave for thirty days, relieved by Bro. Kirk- patrick, a new member. Mr. Schalatter gets third St. Joe on bulletin. Bro. C. F. Mapes gets Clarkia agency, a station recently opened up on St. Maries branch. Preparations are being made at St. Maries for the erection of a new building for the accommo- dation of a set of dispatchers, who are going to work the east end, ami for the superintendent’s office; understand the division will be split and will have two superintendents. Trains commence running into Spokane Septem- ber 15th, opening up several new positions on the new Plummer Bell Line. Bell days is now on bul- letin. It is now Bro. Evans, third Plummer. This makes Plummer solid again. The new depot at Plummer is abou* ready for occupancy, and the bunch there are proud of it. Bro. Parker, agent Tekoa, off a few da>s, re- ceived the first trick operator’s position thei.* on his return, not awarded yet. Mr. Le Masters bid in second Tekoa. Bro. C. E. Potter, second wire chief Malden, is on a thirty-day vacation. Bro. Snyder, third Revere, off a few days, was relieved by Miss Tilger. Bro. Mason, agent Ewan, was fishing at Herrick a few days recently. Bro. Hartsook bid in the Warden operator’s position. Sister Rose, second Beverly, visiting in St. Maries a few days recently. Bro. J. H. Connell gets second Ellensburg. It is now Bro. Kilbourne, first Ellensburg, which makes this place solid the first time since we obtained our schedule. Brothers, make it plain to the new men arriving on the division that they are unwelcome unless they show a disposition to join. We have a good schedule and will have a better one in time, unless we are hampered by too many nons, so remember, "No cards, no favors." Cert. 910. R. M. Division, Puget Sound Lines — Bro. Kay, Two Dot, is off on account of sick- ness, relieved by Tyro. * Sister Francis Peacock assigned second, and Bro. Bradley, second “FO," third Lennep. Two new faces on side wire "FO.” These tricks and Moore second are on bulletin. Bro. Hicks, of Division 126, is on third Pied- mont, pending bulletin. Morel office closed; Cliff Junction opened with Bro. and Sister Redding on first and second, and Bro. McReynolds on third, pending bulletin. New line, through Silver Bow Canyon, opened August 17. Welcomed by all. Bro. Harrington, of Morel, and Mr. Priddy, of Piedmont, have gone there. Lewistown to Great Falls, new line: A. C. Bowen, formerly "CD," Mobridge, train master; M. P. Welch, formerly first trick, dispatcher "FO," chief dispatcher; Bro. W. H. Flynn, first trick man. Only working one dispatcher for the present. In various past issues of The Telegrapher have appeared articles relative to Bro. J. W. Ezell, Cert. 234, Division 93, now sentenced to life imprisonment in the Pittsburg, Pa., peni- tentiary. Our brother has spent nine years behind the gray prison walls, originally sentenced to hang for a crime of which he was very unjustly con- victed, but through the efforts of the Order his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1557 to employ an attorney, to secure a parole or par- don, consisting of a hand-made combination bone stylus and paper cutter; a German silver paper knife; a combination manicuring set, folds like a pen knife; a fine German silver handle engraved butter knife; glove and shoe-but- toners, bottle openers, toothpicks, etc., all very fancy and useful. There is nothing to equal the stylus for train-order work. Prices very reason- able. Your initials engraved on any of the articles, which can be had from Bro. J C. Huyck, Forsyth, Mont., or Bro. J. W. Ezell, Box A-4874, North Side, Pittsburg, Pa. “A friend in need, is a friend indeed." Cmt. 2810. Musselshell Division — Bro. E. A. Brown, Shawmut second, is planning on a vacation, with Bro. J. Q. Klug on third temporarily. Bro. T. F. Cain, agent Shawmut, on leave in Canada, will probably remain there. Bro. E. E. Kemp, assigned second Ryegate, re- lieved temporarily by W. R. Powell, who later resigned. Bro. W. A. Aasve from Thurlow to third Ryegate, relieving F. A. Wenberg, resigned. Bro. F. B. Irvine, agent Ryegate, on fifteen days’ vacation, was married in Minnesota and went on a honeymoon to Indiana, relieved by Bro. J. C. Foster, who later went to Roundup second, reliev- ing Bro. E. L. Morrow, who relieved Cedcrstcn on first there, inJTired quite badly by speeder jumping the track. Bro. W. A. Stewart, third Ryegate, resigned to accept employment with the Continental Oil Co. and look after his ranch interests. Bro. Stewart was a good, loyal mem- ber, and all the boys wish he may rival his em- ployer in good luck. Bro. Burdick, who relieved Agent King at La- vina, back in Wisconsin on account of the death of his father, was relieved on second by Bro. C. W. Tyler. Bro. H. J. Patterson, agent Musselshell, has returned from an extended vacation in Minnesota, relieving Bro. G. P. Heroi, who relieved Bro. McIntyre on second, visiting relatives with his wife in Southeastern Iowa. Bro. J. S. Brady, from the D. & R. G., on third. Sister Bee Flynn, Delphia, is visiting relatives and friends near Avery, relieved by J. B. Fuller. Bro. M. L. Beach has returned to third Mel- stone after working a month as clerk in the super- intendent’s office. Bro. C. D. Pickard, second Melstone, recently "dry land farmer" for ninety days, is back at the desk once more, issuing clear- ances and flipping tissues. Bro. J. T. Wilson, from the Northern Division, recently visited his son, Bro. R. T., on Melstone first. Bro. G. W. Haling, who relieved Bro. O. J. Walley on second Sumatra a few days, later re- lieved Bro. C. H. Richards on Mildred second, who went to Dodge second temporarily; Bro. C. H. Burnworth, local chairman, going over the division lining up delinquents. C. B. Mastin, Vananda second, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Conlon, from the N. P., later relieved by Bro. Glaze, from the same road. We were misinformed in our last write-up and should have stated that Bro. LaFevre, from the old line, was relieving at Carterville agency. Bro. Dahl, of Division 54, is on second trick there, vice Bro. Trimble, resigned. Bro. Shephard, first; C. C. Fuller, second, and Bro. E. L. Sisson, third Miles City yard, resigned, the former relieved temporarily by Bro. H. N. Harper and the latter by Bro. P. L. Dunn. Bro. H. J. Thompson assigned third Sumatra, relieved on Terry first by Bro. Haling, which was later assigned to Bro. J. A. Sisson, agent there, and agency on bulletin. Bro. A. J. Haley, on vacation, relieved on Ismay second by A. O. Olsen, Mildred second. Bro. H. N. Harper assigned first and Bro. P. L. Dunn second Dodge. We are sorry to learn that Conductor Goddard and Engineer Gervaart lost their lives in an en- gine exph sion at Burgoyne recently. Both these men had a host of friends among the railroad boys. Bro. Charles Huyck’s easy life at Forsyth third has evidently set him t ' 'hinking, as he pens us the following with his di ison notes: "Our pres- ent officials are the right kind, and we should do all in our power to assist them in every way possible. Mr. Spencer ai.'< Mr. Campbell are both old heads at the railrua 1 game, men of wide experience and men whom we can depend upon at all times for a square deal. We should trust entirely to their judgment. There is the best opportunity in the world for advancement on this road, and if we don’t go to the front it is nobody’s fault but our own. Our officials here are our best friends and stand ready to lend a helping hand. When we make mistakes they do not censure, but give fatherly advice and tell us to try to do bettei next time.*’ Cert. 2446. International & Great Northern Ry. San Antonio Division — The management has taken advantage of the lull since the close of the onion season to rebal- last the roadbed north of Taylor, gravel being hauled from Blanco pit, making plenty of business for the operators north of San Marcos. Bro. Ralph Nunn, third New Braunfels, who spent a delightful vacation of a month on a farm, is now relieving Mr. Gilmore on second New Braunfels. Bro. Whitehead, third M. K. & T. Jet., bid in Gardendale agency, which is good for $125 per. We are glad to see our young benedict get it. Bro. Avey is on M. K. & T. Jet. third pending bids. Buda third also on bulletin. Second and third Cotulla temporarily discon- tinued, and Bro. Carr is working all day. Bro. M. H. Goldsmith, second Austin, has been tendered the position of quizmaster in the law department of the University of Texas, and will probably accept it. Bro. Goldsmith received his degree, "bachelor of laws," at the University of Texas last June. 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1558 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bros. Biel and Coleman, “MS” San Antonio, on vacation, are being relieved by Bros. Meadows and Wilkinson, new men. We hope they will stay with us. We hope the rumor that Bro. Burke, agent McNeil, may not return to. the I. & G. N. is false. Bro. Mat Mathis is is the clothing business at Taylor. We predict he will one day develop into a “merchant prince/’ Good luck, “AH.” Bro. H. A. Richter is now with the H. & T. C. at Hempstead. Bro. “Dad” Burson is back on M. K. & T. Jet. second, after a pleasant vacation. Each of the trick dispatchers and the chief have recently had a fifteen-day vacation. Mr. Miller relieved them. Bro. J. A. Miller is with the Mackay Tel. Co., San Antonio. We are about solid south of Taylor, and are prepared to give the committee financial and moral backing when it meets Mr. Martin again in Sep- tember. If you know of any change, drop Bro. Ralph Nunn, at New Braunfels, a card. He is our correspondent. Cert. 185. Fort Worth Division — The crowd was small at Mart, Sunday, August 10th, but a good meeting was held, and those present had a good time. It’s those who attend these meetings that are keeping in touch with the situation and know what is going on, and we thank the ones who made an effort to be there. An exchange of ideas, such as is only possible through the medium of these meetings, is what is needed. Many were unable to get relief to attend, but some apparently made no effort to be there. It is hoped more members will attend the next meeting, which will likely be held in Waco in the near future, due notice of which will be given. Bro. L. H. Bradley, of Bryan, our efficient divi- sion correspondent, is now in the North on his vacation. Bro. Ivey is back at Hallsburg agency, after an enjoyable month’s vacation. Bro. J. M. Williams, Venus, has the sympathy of the membership in the loss of his mother. Several of the boys have been making an effort to get relief, in order to take vacations, but there seems to be a shortage of operators. Among this number are Bros. Eskridge, Lillian, and Mitchell, Lillian. Bro. Menger, Navasota, and Bro. Smith, Madi- sonville, have returned from their vacations. Bro. I. D. Slagle has returned from his trip to California and has been checked in as agent at Marlin, relieving Mr. Heffner, who is on an ex- tended trip through the Northwest. On account of the poor health of his child, Bro. Berry, our able general chairman, has been granted an extended leave of absence and is now in Oregon. Bro. D. D. Hungatc, Jewett, is acting general chairman during Bro. Berry's absence, and, together with his heavy station duties, finds little time for anything hut work. There are still some delinquents, who should make proper remittance to Bro. Adams. This division was in fine shape a few months ago, and it is hoped the high standard will be maintained, and it can be if each will do his part. Do not wait for your local chairman or some other divi- sion officer to ask you to do your duty. You should take interest enough in the affairs of your organization to look after such matters without being asked to do so. Your officers are acting without any pay, enjoy the privileges of all man- ner of grief and hard work in attending to the duties of their offices, and receive little or no thanks for their efforts. Do not make their work any harder than is absolutely necessary. Every- body get busy. Bro. Bradley will continue to act as our division correspondent, provided the boys will give him such items as may come to their notice. Please help him out, so we can have a good write-up each month. Chas. C. Webner, L. C., Mart, Tex. Gulf Division — Bro. S. Yarbrough bid in second Troup, relieve*! on third by Mr. Perry, from the T. & P., later bid in by Bro. F. R. Vermillion. Jacksonville second now on bid. We are glad to learn that Bro. W. A. Wilson, who has been in the Palestine Hospital six weeks with typhoid fever, will soon be able to resume duty on third Valley Jet. Chief clerk of Superintendent John McKay and wife spent the first of August visiting points of interest in Colorado and other Western States. Bro. Valentine has returned from a trip to Louisiana with a wife, and says that if Cole, at “RA,” can starve one, he can, too. Our big chief, Thomas Gready, is visiting Coney Island and “little old” New York. Returning via Chicago, he will take in the Golden West and see and hear “Pike speak.” Old reliable First Trick Dispatcher Brooks is relieving him, relieved by G. Green, from the N. O. & N. E. at New Orleans. Bro. James Devers and family were off fifteen days, visiting in California and Colorado. Bro. C. S. Slagle is now agent at Riverside. The extreme hot weather makes items scarce, but one stand-by always sends some in. Send me a line or two, boys; it will help. “No card, no favors.” “BU,” Div. Cor. Missouri Pacific Ry. St. Louis, Mo., August 21, 1913. To the Telegraphers of the Missouri Pacific Sys- tem— Greeting: I want to have just a few words with you this month on the new schedule, effective August 1st. I hope you will read every line of it, from cover to cover, and be sure that you understand just exactly what it means, in order that you will re- ceive its full benefit. If there is any part you do not quite under- stand. write either Bro. Maxwell or myself, and we will be glad to explain every feature, and. if necessary, will personally call to sec you, in order that you may understand it fully. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1559 It was a long-drawn-out negotiation, on account- of the different unforeseen obstacles that arose from time to time; the work was hard and trying; still, all our meetings with the general manager and his general officers were very pleasant. We believe that the management meant to be fair at all times, and there is no question but what they g?ve our arguments due consideration. We have at last established the $65 minimum for the south end, or all territory south of the Kansas-Missouri line, which we believe will be a good investment for the management of this company, as it will assure it of men willing to come and assist in making this road what it of right should be — the best in the country. We have the first $60 minimum in this section of the country, and the first $62.50 on the prin- cipal main lines. We feel that the general officers and the com- mittee have a better understanding of every part of the present schedule than of any previous one, and we assure you the management will be glad to have any violations of it brought to their atten- tion for correction. We hope that every telegrapher will do his best to secure all the business for this line possible. Remember, a great deal of business in the smaller towns is secured by personality. Get acquainted with your patrons and always speak a good word for your road. We are all selfish to a certain extent, and by doing all you can to secure business for the Missouri Pacific you are bound to help yourself. We want to see “our road” succeed, for we are certainly very much interested in it. Mr. Higgins advised us that he felt proud of the telegraphers on his system and he knew they were giving splendid service, for the increased business proved that. We assured him that we felt equally proud of the telegraphers as well as the road, and we feel confident you will continue the good work. We have more members today than ever before, and I am sure you are glad that the committee was able to settle without calling for a special assessment or a donation from you. Better yet — we are in splendid financial condition and without a dollar of debts. We are anxious to close the year with 1,300 members, and hope that you will make individual effort to help us accomplish this. Remember, it is very important to bring our army to the highest point of efficiency. We believe that the better Order man you are the more valuable you become to this railroad, for “no man can be loyal to another who is not first loyal to himself.” We have done well, but have only secured a few of the things that of right belong to us — eight hours; one day's rest in seven, in order to enjoy a speaking acquaint- ance with our families, is still enjoyed by but few of us; a living wage. There is still lots of work to be done, and it’s “up to you” to assist. Let the- watchword be, “1,300 by the end of the year,** and let each one do his very b; st. H. J. Mom er. General Secretary and Treasurer. Wichita Division — We should all thank the general committee for the new schedule it worked so hard to get for us and did all in its power to get us more money. The management was very slow coming to a set- tlement, on account of the dry weather and short- age of crops. We can now show our appreciation of the com- mittee’s work by paying our dues promptly and helping to line up the nons, as the increase in salaries will more than pay the dues in the Order. There is no reason why we should not all pay up promptly and the nons will come in at once. Recent appointments: Bro. E. W. Carroll, Iola second; Bro. J. D. Bennett, Anthony day9, and J. A. Kratli, Sallyards second. Bro. D. E. Twiggs has returned from a pleasant thirty days’ vacation, spent in Colorado and Salt Lake. Bro. Purkey, of the Grand, is at Twenty-fifth street, also Mr. Rogers, from the B. & O., who relieved Bro. G. E. Twiggs at Reece for thirty days. Bro. Bryan, third Yates Center, worked first and second there while the others were away. Bro. Pennington, from “the Orient,” was there a few days, also Bro. H. Kilgore, of Division 2. Bro. O. H. Thompson, of Argonis, off several weeks, was relieved by V. B. Cleveland, from Division 32, who later went to Kanopolis. Bro. Webb, of Lyons, on vacation to the Pacific Coast, was relieved by Bro. Thompson, of Iola. Our “hot-air shooter’* of the “big stack of old cards,” who has been famous at one time, has taken his departure. You can just put it down that nine times out of ten when a fellow comes to the division and begins to tell you what a “stand-in” he has with the grand officers and about the number of old cards he has, but is “just a little behind now,” that if you get him into the Order you will do some swift work. It is these fellows who do most of the kicking on what the committee is doing. Bro. Perry, of Hutchinson, who worked as extra dispatcher at Wichita, was relieved by Bro. Un- derwood, of Yates Center. Glad to see “Ed” get a start at dispatching. He is certainly worthy of a good position. Bro. Kessinger, of second Twenty-fifth street yard, has been putting in regular time at the “H” office for two or three months. Wc hope to see him land regular there soon. Bro. Charles Sherman, of Reece, is laying off thirty days, relieved by Mr. Kelly, of “the Orient,” who promises to line up right away. Please send any news items that you may have to me at Reece. G. E. T., Div. Cor. Omaha Dk'ision, Belt Line — Bro. Kaley, second West Side Jet., who returned July 15th from his wedding trip through Colorado, relieved Bro. Sinclair on third, who relieved Bro. Fullington on second relieving Bro. Freeder for a two weeks’ vacation in Chicago and Wisconsin, to give himself ami family a chance to rest up and recover from the effects of the Omaha tornado. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1560 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. McConaha has returned to second Sprague street Jet. after his marriage at St. Louis and honeymoon in Arkansas. We are glad to have “Mac” with us. He is a good worker. Con- gratulations. Bro. Forcade, first South Omaha, was relieved, while looking after his interests in Missouri, by Bro. Joe O’Brien, and he by C. L. Forbes on second. Mr. Summerfield, from Fort Crook, who re- cently secured third West Side Jet., has gone to Baltimore, Md., and taken a position at Fort McHenry. Mr. Shiffer relieved him pending bul- letin. Bro. J. F. Kenny, of Straussville, was a recent visitor to Omaha. Business is good all along the line. The very warm weather has made sleeping almost impossible in the daytime for the night men, but all should do their best to keep awake the nine hours they are on duty. Remember, it used to be twelve to fourteen hours. Div. Cor. Omaha Division, South End — Bro. N. R. Blanchard, third Wolcott, is visiting home folks at Creal Springs, 111., relieved by Bro. E. H. Niely, and he by Mr. Maddox, a new man. Bro. B. P. Rulon, agent Baker, on return from his vacation motoring through the country, goes to second Sprague street Jet., Omaha, on bulletin. Bro. T. Wooten, of second Shannon, bid in Baker agency. Bro. C. M. Williams, of Padonia, was relieved a few nights by Mr. Hurst, a new man, who later relieved Bro. W. A. Hall, agent Reserve, while off to get married. C. A. Peterson, third “S” Atchison, resigned, was relieved by Mr. Irvin, of Willis nights, and he by Mr. Heathers, a new man. Bro. A. B. Kelly, dispatcher at Falls City, is taking his vacation, relieved by Dispatcher McVey. Div. Cor. THE THIRD TRICK MAN. (By “NI,” at “J.”) How pleasant must be the life of the “ham,” Who works from midnight 'till 9 a. m. ’Tis easy to sleep (?) on a hot summer’s day, WhiTe the sun is shining he must make “his hay.” After coming to work through rain and storm, He finds a dozen sample trunks on the platform; And then there is the mail and express, Not very much (?) — we’ll say a truckload, I guess. When he has done several acrobatic tricks To get these few things on Twenty-six, He goes to the office to expense the bills, if any, And balance the abstracts right to the pe:.ny. Sweeps out the office and waiting room (Once every year he gets a new broom), Then to the post office he takes the mail, Not very far (?) — about a four-block trad. Check x)ut the freight to the dray man. And answer two phones as fast as he can. Make up the bills for the local freight, That gets into town about half-jiast eigut. While he is working with all his might, The village loafer asks: “Is that clock right?” If he sits down, for a little rest. He hears “KS” calling for a wire test How pleasant the life of the third trick man must be. He has nothing (?) to do that we can see; And when his nine hours’ work is past. How nice to eat a cold breakfast. Colorado Division — Bro. G. W. Blakey has returned to work, but his father is still in poor health. We hope he may soon recover. Bro. C. E. Marvin, third LaCrosse, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Prior, a new man. Bro. B. W. Lewis bid in Ordway and W. J. Loberding, Olmitz agency. T. S. Lunbeck, a new man, is at Sheridan Lake. Bro. A. E. Upsom, transferred from “GM” St. Louis, is relieving C. R. Elias on third Pueblo, relieving in “MO” Hoisington. Bro. Ed. Gault was off a few days there on account of sickness. “GU” Pueblo is solid except the manager. Bro. E. A. Huss, second Boone, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Ansteth, a new man. Local Chairman Bro. W. A. Odell is going over the division trying to land the hard shells. Hope he gets the two at Ordway. Chief Dispatcher H. R. Koch, off two weeks, relieved by Second Trick Dispatcher V. M. Hol- land, relieved by P. B. Proctor, of “MO” Hois- ington. First Trick Dispatcher Butler is on a two weeks' vacation, taking in Los Angeles and other points of interest on the coast. Each one of you please hand me a few items every month before the 18th. If there is anyone laying off in your office, please do not fail to let me know it. “X. N.,” Pueblo, Colo., Cut. 1323. St. Louis & San Francisco Ry. Kansas Division — Bro. Garrett, who bid in Ruth Yard, Joplin, is relieving Bro. Ross Crawford, on third Neo- desha, while he is working as dispatcher. Bro. Leach, of Leon, Kan., is being relieved by a new man, and Bro. Reddin, of Andover, by Frank Crain, of Augusta. Bro. Duckworth is visiting among home folks in Aurora. It is now Bro. H. A. Lawrence, third Sarcoxie. Thanks to our worthy chairman. We welcome him to our ranks. Bro. Mumina is gladly welcomed back after a trip West for his health. Bro. Garrett relieved Bro. Newcom at Carl Jet., while on a visit recently. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1561 Bro. W. B. Smith, first Cberryvale, was a recent Kansas City visitor. Bro. Ootid, third Severy, bid in second there. The band of fate has descended upon "FR." Send me all the news from y nir stations. CaaT. 1954. Birmingham Subdivision — Boys, send in the news and changes that are made at your stations, so we can have a write-up more frequently; alto send the names of all the nons to the general chairman so he will know who to work on. A note from him may drive the clouds away and also help the faint-hearted brothers to pay up before it is too late. Bro. L. D. Goolsby, Winfield agency, was re- lieved by P. Pearse, and “Old D” is now back on second “J-2.” Bro. J. F. Hatley relieved Bro. B. S. Grimmer at Quinton agency, who bid in Glen Allen agency, vice Bro. Mills, who went to “CV" nights. Bro. Dowes is back on second Amory, after a fishing trip on the Tombigbee River. Several new faces along the line and we can hear many new “hellos” on phone. Looks as though the old "knights of the key” have mostly given way to “foners.” Several of our conductors are getting so ac- commodating that rather than call an operator and let him make fifty cents, they raise the windows, crawl in, call up the dispatcher and get their own orders, when they live in the depot, or vety near, and could be called without any trouble. Probably they have never thought over what they were doing. We should take this matter up with our officials and then lock up good and tight when we leave day or night and fix the windows so they can not get in 'without calling us. Also advise the conductors, as we see them while on duty, that we are paid to do that work, and they have no more right to do it than we have to run their trains, and that they are violating the law when they do it. Also, don't fail to send your local chairman a copy of your bids. Then when you are told that your bid was not leceived, the matter can be investigated. Cebt. 813J4- Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Pittsburg Division, Eastern District — Our general committee his been waiting on the company for a date on our proposed new schedule and wage 6cale for over two months, and we earnestly hope that a date will be fixed within a few days. It is time the telegraphers were waking up and placing the profession where it belongs by thor- oughly organizing. When members of other or- ganizations learn what a miserable stipend we receive, their regard for our skill and respect for us is considerably lowered. The trainmen tell us that they couldn't possibly exist on the wages we receive. Everything is in our favor if we will only awake to the situation; telegraphers are scarce, and all that is necessary is to back up our com- mittee. The man who will not carry a union card and help bear the expense incurred in legislating and retaining committees away from their homes, really isn’t worthy of his fellow workman’s notice, but we have got to educate and organize him. Bro. Willings bid in Bessemer first. Bro. Cape- hart, formerly at Bessemer, writes that his health has improved very much, but he can not say just when he will return. He sends his regards to all, from Santa Paula, Cal. Bro. J. W. Hancock at Santa Ana, formerly of Taylorstown, also writes that the California climate is treating him fine. We understand Bro. E. H. Kuhn, of Bradford, last seen when relieved about four months ago, has deserted his bachelor pals. Bro. W. D. Cook, off a few days vacationing, was relieved by Bros. Young and Kepler. Bro. Whitefield, of Willow Grove, has resigned relieved by Bro. McElhinney. Sister Smart, of 33d street, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Wilkes. Bro. J. M. Fleischer, of Butler, has been re- stored to his rightful trick there. Bro. Wilson, leverman at Laughlin Jet., bid on Wheeling Jet. second levers. His bid was pre- sented on the last day, which happened to fall on Sunday, and Mr. Day not being in his office, refused to allow Bro. Wilson the job; Mr. Gor- such sustained the division operators’ decision. The case was then taken up with General Supt. E' A. Peck, who reversed all former decisions and gave Bro. Wilson the job. Another good stroke, Jake! Bro. O. J. Davis, of “DS,” who has recovered from the second operation at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg, for appendicitis, will spend a few weeks at his home at New Church, Va., during his con- valescence. t< Bro- w- O. Drumm, second trick wire chief “DS,” was off several days on account of an abscess on his foot, threatening blood poison. Glad to see “NS” back again. Bros. P. M. Geer, of Chicago Jet., Ohio, and P. G. Waterhouse, of Connelsville, Pa., secured the two "DS” jobs re- cently advertised. That office has been working short for over a month; telegraphers very scarce. Bro. P. H. Scheffler, "night hawk” “DS,” claims on account of the excessive heat he is unable to sleep during the days, and is compelled to lay off about every two weeks. Bro. J. J. Lanning, off several days on account of sickness. Glad to see Jack back with us again. Bro. O. F. Meyers, first trick Callery, was off several days on account of an abscess on his face, and Bro. Wetzel!, of Sharpsburg, off several days on account of illness. Sister Marr, of Bryant, was off a few days, vacationing on the old Beaver. Bro. J. V. Young, who bid in Vista first, tired of the job and gave it up. The telegraph instruments have been taken out of McKeesport ticket office. It is now Bros. W. II. Skinner at Layton; J. M. Hamilton, Vista; L. O. Roberts, Taylorstown and A. Kayser, at Point Mills. Digitized by Google

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1562 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. C. S. Driscoll was off several days on account of the death of his brother, J. J. Dris- coll, formerly operator and dispatcher Pittsburg Division, train master and later superintendent Connelsville Division and superintendent Cum- berland Division. Understand Bill Evans goes to “GX” third trick dispatcher. Glad to see Bro. Fair back with us, after roughing it on the Cumberland Division. There is $25.02 in the local reserve fund. Every- one should boom this fund, and see if we can’t pull off some big social stunt this fall. Everyone is requested to pay his dues promptly. Let's keep our organization at its best; the com- mittee will need money when it goes to Baltimore. I again reiterate, stand by your committee while it is in Baltimore. Div. Cor. Wheeling Division — Have you received your new card yet? If not, why? Get after that non in your office or the next office to you. We have reached the highest point in the number of up-to-date members ever attained by the Wheeling Division, but there are still some eligible nons we must have to complete our organization. E. B. Little, second Mannington, resigned, re- lieved by R. B. Daugherty pending bulletin. Bro. L. R. Linn, who relieved C. L. Shorter, on two weeks’ vacation, was later relieved on vaca- tion at first “CY” tower by L. F. Linn. Sister Marie Turner enjoyed a ten-day vacation visiting at her home in Littleton, and Chestnut Hill has been made a three-trick office with J. H. Beard on third. August 15th the manual block system was put into effect on the Short Line, making quite a shortage in our extra board. Several good men can catch on by applying now. Electric outlet lock has been installed at Little- ton and Chestnut Hill, and the plant at Glover Gap is to be remodeled next. Bro. C. T. Love has returned from a fifteen- day ^cation at his home in Maryland, and re- lieved E. B. Hager, on second there, on vacation, relieved by R. R. Howard, of Cameron. F. Decker, yard office Ben wood, has returned from a two weeks’ vacation, relieved by G. A. Gallagher. C. W. Hammond, Pine Grove, off on account of illness of his mother, relieved by P. B. Croig. C. Satterfield, second Bard, off recently on ac- count of illness of his wife, w’as relieved by B. M. Bryne, who also relieved L. F. Forrest, first Foster, on vacation. J. E. Holloway, on second “J” tower, Bellaire, pending bulletin on account of the death of J. R. Dcegan, was relieved on first “DK” tower by W. H. Johnson. R. J. Spain, second Holloway, on week's vacation, was relieved by E. E. Jackson, of “K" office. Vamwesscn second, off on account of illness of his wife, was relieved by H. L. Bays, of Tunnel Siding. E. F. Gannon has returned from his vacation at Atlantic City, relieved by II. Woodruff, who also relieved C. H. Albright, on a ten-days’ vaca- tion. Cert. 754. Chicago Diinsion — Bro. J. Lee is at Roachdale, Ind., with throat trouble, relieved by J. F. Callahan, a new man on Walkerton second. We hope Bro. Lee will soon be back with Us. Bro. H. W. Love, of third “WA,” on two weeks' vacation east, relieved by F. C. Ford, also a new man. Bro. C. C. Otto, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Avery, another new man. Bro. G. R. Rodibaugh is spending his month’s vacation in New York and other eastern points, relieved by Telegrapher Green, an old-timer, but a new man on the B. & O. Bro. B. N. Limbaugh, on vacation, was relieved by Operator Jones, formerly maintainer at Miller, Ind., for L. S. & M. S. — Bro. J. C. Rothenberger bid in first “KI,” and Telegrapher Savage, second “KN,” C. F. Moses, third "B,” is now on second there. I wish the boys would all send me notes each month, and get in the nons. We need them to help us get our new schedule. “CH,” Cert. 2531. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our brother, M. R. Hack, in memory of our departed co-worker, and #in sympathy with his relatives and friends, be it Resolved, By the members of Division No. 33, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, east end Cum- berland Division, that we extend to the members of the family of our deceased brother our heart- felt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased brother, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publica- tion- J. M. WyndhaM, G. A. Porterfield, W. J. McDonald, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, and all-wise Ruler of the universe, to call to his reward our brother, Edward Enes, of Dillsboro, Ind., in manfestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Indiana Division. B. & O. R. R. System, Division 33, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing mother and father and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved parents, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. C. B. Rawlins, E. E. Scoop mire, H. C, Bennett, Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1563 Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. CARD OF THANKS. Chicago Heights, Aug. 27, 1913. I desire to express through the journal my ap- preciation and thanks to all who contributed to the petitions circulated by Bros. P. S. Lottinville, W. V. Snow and C. L. Miller; Yard Master W. P. Desmond, and Conductor F. T. Wicderhold, Chicago Heights, during my recent illness. I am unable to find words to express my ap- preciation for what the boys did for me while I was confined to the hospital. Fraternally, , W. M. Fitzhenry, Cert. 50, Div. 34. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Craigsville, Va., Aug. 17, 1913. Mrs. Mamie Hartman Bentley died July 19th, 1913, at Grace Hospital, Richmond, Va., after an illness of several weeks. She was a woman of lovely character, a true Christian, always kind and gentle. By her bright smiles and sunny dis- position she made life less sad for those with whom she came in contact. Those who knew her best loved her most. Her last work has been done, her last words spoken, and she has gone to receive her^jiown, which we feel sure is a starry one, and to await the coming of her dear ones in that far-off home where there is no pain or sorrow. She was the wife of Bro. L. G. Bentley, ex- gcneral chairman of C. & O. System, Division No. 40. His many friends realize fully his loss, though can not find words to console him, but direct him to our Creator, the ever-ready Com- forter, who will heal his wounded heart. Mrs. Bentley is survived by her husband and two small children, five sisters and two brothers. L. E. Hicks, Gen. Chairman. Clifton Forge Div., Mountain and River Dist. — My write-up for the July journal did not reach St. Louis until July 9th, twelve days too late for that issue, hence it appeared in the August num- ber. Brothers, send me your notes by the 20th of the month, so they can be prepared and for- warded to St. Louis before the 28th and be pub- lished in the next month’s issue. A good many of the old-timers are taking their vacations now and extra men are getting all they can do. Alpine nights is up for bids, vice H. C. Steel, assigned second “IG.” Bro. T. L. Milloway, on leave of absence, is now working for the Great Northern out of Vancouver, B. C., and likes that part of the country fine. We were glad to see the nice write-up from the Richmond Division and hope the brothers will keep it up. Bro. J. R. Rogers, displaced by Bro. E. B. Lightner, at Craigsville, will relieve Bro. H. M. Strong, third “AN” Cabin, as soon as he recovers his health. Bro. A. L. Flaherty has resumed duty after a pleasant sojourn among his friends and relatives. Bros. R. A. Cutler and J. T. Meredith, on vaca- tion, were relieved by Pros. A. L. Flaherty and W. S. Goode. Bro. H. L. Simpson is on fourth in “F” extra. Bro. C. B. Lewis is on third “JD” extra, yours truly on second, and Bro. R. L. Stinnett on first, while Bro. Goode is relieving in "F” office. Bro. C. H. fcorstaphney was off a few days, re- lieved by Bro. O. B. Boswell. Bros. VV. L. Hammitt, second, and N. B. O’Con- nor, third Balcony Falls, on vacation, were re- lieved by Bros. H. C. Worley and J. W. Kent; the latter having recently returned from a sixty- day leave, working for the C. B. & Q. in Illinois. Bro. C. P. Young, again displaced at Griffith nights, has displaced Bro. H. C. Anders, second Lyle, who on his return from a visit to his home in Washington, D. ,C., will probably displace Bro. C. E. Davis, third Lyle. It is now Bro. W. R. Shackelford, second “MO,” making it solid again. Bro. R. S. Sutler, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. J. G. Thompson, and Bro. E. E. Barksdale by Bro. O. C. Stinnett. Bro. J. G. Coman, after an absence of twenty years, visited his old home in Rocky Mount, N. C., Bro. Thompson relieving him. Bro. W. C. Grove has at last been checked in as agent Bellsvalley. Take warning from his ex- perience, brothers, and have the grand old O. R. T. back of you at all times. Some of our brothers have gotten fifteen and thirty days’ book suspension recently. Brothers, that marks against us as well as you. You cer- tainly can get rest enough in sixteen hours to do you the other eight, so don’t let us have this said of a brother again. You might fare like that brother did at Berryville, on the N. & W., for stopping No. 1. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond the beloved mother-in-law of our Bros. R. L. Fletcher and A. W. Burkholder, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Cert. 579. C. & O. Ry. of Indiana, Peru Division — A monthly write-up in the journal is about the only means the brothers have of knowing what is going on and a division correspondent should be elected to look after this important matter, and the members should all assist him by sending him all the items possible in regard to changes, etc., by the 20th of each month, thus making it easy for him to furnish a good line-up. Several offices have been closed recently, to cut down expenses, owing to poor business. Assistant Local Chairman F. M. Peoples, on vacation, was relieved by J. C. Holmes, a new man. Bro. M. G. Dancey, from the Lake Erie & Western, has been assigned to second “OX” Shops. O. D. Lamm, who relieved him a few days later, relieved the agent at Twelve Mile. J. F. Burke was on “OX” third, until regularly assigned. Tiie dispatchers are taking their vacation, re- lieved by W . R. Eckert, regularly assigned to Digitized by C,ooQle

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1564 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Z” days. As he is now getting the benefit of our schedule and the increase given “Z” office, he should now take out a card and help keep what we have secured, and it’s up to the Peru brothers to see that he does so. Bros. King and Hedrick, on vacation, were re- lieved by Mr. Sac. Recently a “non” was dismissed for disrespect- ful language over the wire to Chief Dispatcher Stairs, when simply asked a question any gentle- man could have answered properly. This fellow was no good to the brothers and will not be missed, but it may be a lesson -to him. Another “Non” was also dismissed for drinking on duty. None of the brothers would pattern after such men and we are glad to see Mr. Stairs getting rid of them, as they are a disgrace to the profession, and would only be a drawback to us if we took them in. J. F. Burke, third “OX,” better known as “Ichabod,” was taken for another J. F. Burke who worked for this road some time ago and made way with some of the company’s funds. Anybody could tell that “Ichabod” is honest just by taking a good look at his honest face and handsome figure, and when he proved that they were mis- taken in their man, he was given a nice fat purse that had been held up on him. Train Master W. B. Allen has resigned and gone to his home in Iowa, and the employes of this division showed their appreciation for past favors shown them by handing him a nice present. A Bkothuu Erie R. R. New York Division — The dispatchers and operators in both the dis- patcher's and message offices are taking their an- nual vacations. Mr. Kelly, extra dispatcher, is relieving the dispatchers and Bro. Lyons the oper- ators. Bro. Scowcroft, relieved by Mr. Noonan on third Hackensack Bridge, is relieving Mr. Doal on first there, who is in the hospital. Bro. Lorden, second Hackensack Bridge, is spending his ten days' vacation, accompanied by his family, at Baltimore, Md., relieved by Bro. Bachman, third “BJ,” and he by Bro. McGrady. Bro. Donnelly, second Waldwick, has gone on the electric division of the N. Y. C., relieved on bid by Bro. Kane, second “BJ” tower. “DQ” tower has been abolished and hand switches installed, displacing Messrs. Hodnett, Noonburg and Bro. Pithkiley. Noonburg bid in third “BJ” tower. Hodnett displaced Bro. Carlin on first South Paterson, who bid in second there, and Bro. Pithkiley displaced Bro. Angelo, third “XK” tower, who took second **MQ” tower. I relieved Bro. Haggerman, second Ramsey, one day while laid up, owing to the limb of a tree he was cutting up falling on him. Harold R. Cole, passenger trainmaster, is in Tuxedo Hospital with typhoid fever. When he was a telegrapher he was known as Bro. Cole. We wish him a speedy recovery, and hope to see hin: superintendent some day of one of the Erie divisions. Bro. Hoyt, ticket clerk at Suffern, bid in sec- ond Middletown Station, relieved by Mr. Bailey, formerly agent at Ramapo. Old “SJ” tower has been abolished as a tele- graph office and is open only as a signal office. The signalmen from Ramapo tower also were in- stalled at “SJ,” displacing Bros. McGrady, Henion and Mr. Miller. Bro. Henion displaced Bro. Hagerman, first Ramsey, who displaced Bro. Readdy on second there, displacing Bro. Bender, who displaced Mr. Johnson on the 12-hour tele- graph job at “CG” tower, the latter going on the extra list. Bro. McGrady displaced Bro. Dean, third “NJ” tower, who bid in third Middletown. Mr. Miller displaced Mr. Lake on second High- land Mills, who bid in first “BS” tower. Arden tower has been abolished and hand switches installed. This displaced Bros. Earl Dunn and an extra man. Bro. Earl displaced Mr. Riley, first Highland Mills, who displaced Bro. Grady, on third there, who went to the C. B. & Q. Bro. Buscher, on two weeks’ vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Dunn, who displaced Bro. Farren on third Grey Court. Mr. Mann, second “MQ” tower, has gone with the Long Island R. R. Bro. McGrady, third “NJ” tower, while reliev- ing Bro. Bachman, third “BJ” tower, was relieved by Bro. Dean, third Middletown, relieved by Extra Newell. Let’s get in the rest of the nons and then the next time the committee goes down we can get a $10.00 instead of a $5.00 raise. Our two days a month off, as provided by the New York State law, is being looked after by Bro. Pierson, and will be handled as promptly as possible. Bro. Eddie Woods, third Goshen, N. Y., off a few days last month, was relieved by Mr. Mc- Namara. Middletown tower has been abolished, hand switches installed, and the telegraphers placed in the station. It has been decided to hold a day and evening meeting at Paterson the first Saturday in each month. Make no other engagements for that date. Everyone attend who possibly can and get all the other brothers you can reach by wire or telephone to do likewise. Be sure and bring your grievances with you, and get right up and air them. We are not all silver-tongued orators, but we can all say something for the good and welfare of our Order. Remember the date, the first Saturday of every month, at Paterson, N. J., Munzcr’s Hall, Market street. Anyone you meet can direct you to the place. Div. Coa. Susquehanna Division — We still have some nons with us. One would think after all the O. R. T. did for them in the recent schedule that there would be no >uch thing on the road as a non. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1565 The three who failed to pay up last term and were dropped are: H. J. Smith, Owego, G. L. Ferguson, Horseheads, and J. A. Horey, Cameron Mills. These men are pot longer entitled to be addressed as brothers. Thompson, of Waverly, ia in the “non'* class again, although he stayed in a year or so this time. “JF” tower a few years ago paid $45.00 for twelve hours, now it pays $65.00 and the O. R. T. got every cent of the raise and change of hours, so it’s up to Mr. Chechester to send in the papers he has made out, with the money. It is up to us to print our new schedule this time and copies will be mailed each member as soon as printed. Had it not been for the O. R. T., today we would be without a schedule, no phone positions scheduled, no change in rules and a great big cut in the low pay we were getting. If the nons have a spark of manhood or principle about them they will join at once. The installation of automatic signals and phones naturally decreases the force. Let's get these nons in and keep our membership up so that we will compare favor- ably with other roads and be able to get as good conditions as other roads have. The agencies at Painted Post, Tioga Center and Rathbone are filled temporarily, and adver- tised, and Mr. English says will, according to agreement, be given to the oldest qualified bidder. Your local chairman has also received a letter from the superintendent in regard to this matter, in which he says our agreement will be lived up to and that operators who bid for and can qual- ity for these positions will be given a fair show. We hope to have our old-timer Ex-Bro. P. Shaughnessey, of Binghamton, with us soon again. He knows that we can’t better conditions by staying out. We also expect the application of Mr. Carmen, at Cameron, shortly, as he promised to come in if he remained in the service. Bro. A. L. Meeker is working second “GY.” Bro. Nolan has been granted thirty days’ leave of absence. Bro. S. L. Jackson, of Cameron, is now first trick copier in the dispatcher’s office. Bro. John Wezloski is working third “VO,” and Bro. R. R. Welch, second “JT” on the thirty- day rule. Bro. Sol. Moseson is working on third 4<JT,” while the regular man is at “BS.” We are sorry to lose Bro. Schultz, who has accepted a position on another road. We all wish him success. He is a good all around man and solid O. R. T. If any brother contemplates buying a typewriter, call on Bro. D. H. O’Brien, of “VO” tower. He can fit you out with most any kind of mill you want. Div. Cor. Mahoning Division — “Safety first” is the slogan of the Erie R. R. boys now. Morgan first “AB,” is off on account of sick- ness in his fttnily. Bundy, who took second “SP,” being too light to handle the interlocking plant at “BR,” has gone to the (C. & P.) Penna. Co., at Cleveland. O. Grimm has resumed third “OB,” after getting married, Lewis going back to first “YO,” Mitchell to third “YO,” and Mahon to first “BR.” Jones, first at “DY,” relieved for a rest by Copier Smith. Williams, third “JU,” off on account of sick- ness, office closed, no relief. Jackson, second “UR,” off a few days on ac- count of the death of his father. J. E. Mahon, back again after an absence of two years, is at “BR” extra. J. C. Hamilton, acting wire chief at “SB,” after vacation, resumes at “XD” as manager. Pat Daily bid in assistant car tracer job at “SB” on Cregan’s desk; Moyer, third “SB,” is enjoying the “Good old Summer time” in and around Warren with his Ford auto. Quite a few of the boys have gone to the Penna. Co. . Pierson, 'second “WA,” was in Meadville re- cently, renewing old acquaintances. Bacon, second “SB,” spent his vacation in Jamestown, relieved by Schwartz, second “MA.” Lowrie, after two months’ vacation, has resumed at “SB” as manager and wire chief. Kelly, second “P,” has gone to the C. & P., relieved by Fitch, second “SO.” Several towers and station offices have been closed as telegraph offices on account of. the short- age of men, making more work for those working next to the offices closed. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jenkins, former Erie em- ployes are now with the Northern Pacific at Du- luth, Minn. Wanted — All telegraphers, telephoners, agents and levermen to join the O. R. T. Rates reason- able, cheapest and best insurance, 100 per cent on the investment, information furnished free, write the general or local chairman. The new schedule will soon be printed and a copy mailed each member. A series of meetings are being arranged for this fall and winter, by the general and local chairman. Information later. “Bill Sykks.” Canadian Northern Ry. Thirty-five new members were received into this division during the month of July; twenty- seven by initiation and eight by transfer. This is progress of the right kind, and shows the spirit that actuates the officers and members of this division. G. H. Palmer, Gen. S. & T. First District, Western Division — Bro. James Lowey has returned to Preeceville after a leave of absence for a year on account of ill health, and is now in first-class condition, ready to tackle anything. All the boys are delighted to learn of the oro- motion of Mr. I. L. Boomer to the position of superintendent at Edmonton. Mr. Boomer has come right up from our ranks, was always one of our good members, and the promotion is well deserved. We have lots of other good material in our ranks for official positions, and able men Digitized by kjOOQle

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1566 The Railroad Telegrapher. can be found in our department of the service capable of adequately filling any position in the company's employ. Bro. A. V. Benoit bid in first trick dispatcher, Port Arthur. We miss “Ben’s** snappy work on the wire. The two dispatchers on the north line have been taken off temporarily account of a little slack- ness in traffic, but we hope to see them on again in the near future. Bro. Hearn, of Melfort, has returned from vacation, relieved by Bro. J. B. Andison. Bro. L. Wells has left for a^two months’ trip to Scotland, relieved by Bro. Bishop. Bro. Fizell is relieving Bro. Murphy, of Invcr- may; Bro. Parkinson relieving Bro. McKellar, of Grandview and Bro. Delano relieving Bro. Vasbinder, of Gilbert Plains. Most of the reg- ular agents have been relieved and will be get- ting back in shape to handle the wheat rush and pacify the grain growers when the car supply commences to wane, and indications look good for a big crop from this district. Cert. 52. Central Division — A meeting was held in the Empire Hotel, Winni- peg, on Sunday, July 27th, attended by thirty- seven members of Districts 2 and 3. Bro. Mun- cey, general chairman, presided. A fine pic- ture of the group was taken, a copy of which will appear in The Telegrapher ^t a later date. Another meeting was called at Winnipeg for the middle of August. There are now only nine nons on these two districts, and prospects are good for this number to be greatly reduced in the near future. Each member is earnestly requested to put forth hi§ best efforts to this end. There is no reason why we should not present a solid front. Agents and dispatchers are being relieved for their holidays in good shape, considering the scarcity of good relief men. Bro. E. D. Clark is on six weeks* leave, relieved by Bro. Davies, and Bro. Crtioker is on his holidays, relieved by Mr. Knoblauch, a new man from the “Soo” Line. Bro. Skelding has just returned from a ten cays’ rustication in the woods. Bro. Simpson, at Plumas, is also on holidays, relieved by Lro. Sloane, and Messrs. Henry, of Shellmouth, and Marshall, of Altamont, are both away on holidays. We hope they will decide to become members on their return. Mr. Gardiner, nights Gladstone, and Mr. Wells, nights Plumas, have both left the service. Bro. C. C. Butts relieving at Gladstone, and Mr. Wil- son at Plumas. Bro. H. W. Clarke, Paddington, is on sick leave, relieved by Bro. M. H utter, a new member. “FN,** of Ft. Rouge, spends all his spare time out at River Park taking pictures of the fairies, and has quite a collection. They may be had on application to him. Bro. Depew, Oakville, has been appointed cor- respondent for this district, and all items of interest for publication should be sent by the 20th to enable us to have a write-up each month. Bro. Bowman, of St. Jean, was married re- cently. Congratulations. Have you received your green card? If not, why not? Cert. 1490. Central Division, District No. Four — A large percentage of the boys have been :lamcr- ing for relief, and Mr. Munroe, our chief, has had his hands full trying to meet all demands. There are quite a few new men on the dis- trict just now, so prospects look considerably brighter. Bro. McKensie, of Scarth, is acting as relief dispatcher while Bros. Carey, Sheehan and Hunt are having their well-earned holidays. Bro. Catty, first trick dispatcher, spent his two weeks’ vaca- tion in Boston and other Eastern cities, and Bro. Sheehan, third trick “D” office, is now on his holidays, relieved by Bro. Eck, our regular relief dispatcher. Bro. McKensie, at Scarth, is being relieved by J. McDonald, a new man. Bro. Maguire, of Serence, is enjoying a well- earned holiday, relieved by Bro. Cookson, from the Canadian Pacific. Bro. Dallard, Fairlight, has resigned, relieved by Bro. Stimpson, of the C. P. R. Bros. Callaghan, of Minto, and Clarkin, of Margaret, away on vacation, relieved by Bro. McLeod and Mr. Grann. Bro. Leslie, of Methven Junction, is being re- lieved by Mr. Start, from the C. & N. W. * Bro. Brown, of Division No. 7, is now at Radville nights, vice Bro. Tustin, relieving Bro. Skeels days, on vacation. Mr. Collins, a new man, is relieving Bro. Harris at Darrin. Bro. Milner, of Chandler, is on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Smith, another new man. Things are quiet now, but should brighten up soon. Prospects point to a good harvest and a heavy grain movement this fall and winter. C. E. E., “D’’ and Me. “K.” Ontario, Eastern Division — Since we have a 10-hour day and the raise in * schedule we should try and have a write-up in the journal every month. I hope some one will take this in hand and try to make our division show up as one of the best. Bro. Watt, agent, and Chief Justice at Thurlow have taken to the Indian style of camping out in the fresh air. Boys, get after Mr. Spentall, at Brighton, and sec if you can't get him to carry a card. He’s too good a man to be outside. We aie sorry to hear of Bro. Hammond, at Colborne, losing his mother, one’s best friend. He is being relieved by Bro. Belt, from Rosedale. Bro. P. McKeown, at Grafton, will probably be elected next mayor of that city. Bro. Leonard is still trimming his flowers, white- washing his sign and keeping Cobourg beautiful. Bro. Dayton was recently married. Congratula- tions. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1567 Bro. Elliott is back at Osaca again after his vacation, relieved by Bro. Scanton, from the C. P. il, a new man and a good one. Bro. Price, Orono, one of the “old-timers,” it is rumored is to be elected next county judge. Bro. Scanton is relieving, at Bowmanville, Bro. McTaggart, who is relieving Bro. Belt, Rosedale. Bro. McGreger, in the spruce and piney woods of the north, is trying to learn the dialect of his surrounding friends, the Honks. Bro. Giffler. at Sellwood, it is said, will be the next Iron King of the north country. Bro. Ward, agent at Hanmer, is learning to speak French, fast. Bro. McGibbon, at Sudbury Junction, is kept busy looking after the weighing of all the ore from the north mines. Bro. Chiswell, a newly-made member, is at Con- iston. Boys, get after Mr. Galbraith, agent Deer Lake. We have his promise. Mr. Boundy, Parry Sound nights, will soon be among us. Also Mr. Prentice, agent Sparrow Lake. It is now Bro. Wilson, agent Gormley, and we are glad to have him with us. . I wish to thank the brothers whv so ibly assisted me with this write-up. I hope when the next one appears we will be 100 per cent strong, with no nons among us. Fraternally, Cert. 994. Central of Georgia Ry. Southwestern Division — A very interesting meeting was held in Macon on August 17th, and quite a number of important matters were handled. Those who did not attend certainly missed a treat. Bro. Livsey, our ocn- genial general chairman, made some v.-’-y interest- ing remarks. On account of Bro. Travis being on the sick list, he was unable to be present. Bros. McDonald, of Sumter, and Sessions, of Leesburg, were in attendance. There will be another system meeting held in Macon on Octobei 12th. We would like to see all attend, as we understand there will be a free banquet in connection. We have something like five hundred members now, and we can hold them if each brother will keep after those who are slow about paying up and have them remit promptly each time. Bro. J. Sammons, of Marshallville, is now ticket clerk at Dothan, Ala. Bro. Mills and wife, of Smithville, are spend- ing a while at Tate Springs, Tenrt. We are sorry to learn of Bro. Slappey, of Hil- ton, being seriously ill, and hope he will have a speedy recovery. Bro. Slappey, of Albany, spent Sunday, August 17th, with home folks at Hilton. Bro. Morrison, of Bronwood, has resumed work, after several weeks’ vacation trying to find a wife. Bro. Sullivan, of Echeconnee, visited Bro. Bowen and family, at Smithville, recently. Sister Kate Sims, of Mathews, Ala., on vacation, was relieved by Sister Lamar, who also relieved Bro. Griffin, of Comer, Ala. Bro. Vann has resumed at Midway, after a spell of sickness, relieved by Bro. Kirkpatrick. Bro. Bell, of Samson, bid in the clerk-telegra- pher position at Arlington, Ga., vice Bro. Radney, gone with the G. F. & A. at Bainbridge, Ga. Two mighty fine boys together there now. “No card, no favors.” Get after the nons; the more jou work the more you will accomplish, and the valuable prizes offered by the Grand Division make it worth while. Ap- ply to your local chairman if you need blanks. Business looks very promising, and we trust the boys will endeavor to give good service and keep down complaint. I wish to call your attention to so many names not appearing on the honor roll. In future we must maive a better showing for this division. We have be’en around the bottom long enough; now let’s make a desperate effort to get on top. It is surprism.; that good men are so slow paying both dues and assessments, after having received the increase we did. It is just as easy to pay up promptly as it is to become a delin- quent, and it saves time and trouble. Those who have not paid for the terra ending December 31st should do so at once, and please do not let it happen again. Keep the local chairman posted on new men coming on the division. It has been ruled that in bidding on new posi- tions a copy of your application must be mailed to your local chairman, in order that he may keep in touch with matters. See that this is done in future. I am indebted to Bros. Lamar, Sears “MH;” Mathis, “C,“ and Bro. Price for the majority of these notes, and hope others will fall in line as tuese worthy brothers have done. I wish to thank them for the kindness. Local Chairman. Southwestern Division Notes — On account of a misunderstanding as to who was to do the writing, it has been several months since this division has been represented in the journal. When a change occurs at your station, drop me a card at Byron, Ga., and I will try to get in a few lines each month. Dispatcher Santifer, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Smith, first “RA,” and he by Bro. Bigbie. Bro. Carter, while relieving in “RA,” was relieved on Fort Valley first by Bro. Hodges. Sister Pittman, first Rutland, and Bro. Pittman, first Echeconnee, on pleasure trip to Tampa and other Florida points, were relieved by Bro. Rowell, from the L. & N., and Bro. Tomlinson, from the A. B. & A. Bro. Reagan, first Americus, spent his vacation .with home folks in Alabama, relieved by Bro. Pruitt, who is now relieving Bro. Mills, second Smithville. Bro. Canender, night ticket clerk and third Americus, while taking in the sights at Columbus, Ohio, was relieved by Bros. Bigbie and Lank- ford. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1568 The Railroad Telbgrapher. Bro. G. M. Sears, agent Shellxnan, made a busi- ness trip to Louisville and Cincinnati recently, relieved by Bro. H. X* Dean, and he by Bro. O. Z. Dean. We still have a few nons with us. If your neighbor is one, go after him and keep pegging away until he comes in and helps pay the freight. M. H. Sears, Div. Cor. Savannah Division — Bro. J. S. West, relief agent, from Pooler agency to Oconee regular, vice I. L. Barron, resigned. Bro. E. M. Strange, second Tennille, has been on the sick list several days, causing Bro. Boat right and Mr. Thompson to double up on account of the scarcity of men until relieved by Bro. J. A. Wakeman, West Savannah yard, who gets third Tennille regular. Bro. H. E. Holland from West yard to Millen third, vice Bro. Hayman, who gets Meldriro third on bid, vice Bro. Mullis, who goes to Jesup man- agership of the Western Union. Bro. A. C. Pitts, agent Gordon, accompanied by Supervisor J. H. Padgett, just returned from an extended visit to Niagara Falls and St. Louis, Mo., and reports a very pleasant trip. Bro. Pitts took in the general offices at St. Louis while there. Sister E. Dixon, agent Pulaski, has recalled her resignation, and we are glad to note she will still remain with us. R. L. Sconers, agent Brewton, has resigned. His successor has not yet been named. We are glad to report a great deal of interest manifested in the meeting at Tennille on the fourth Sunday, fourteen being present. Those who made the trip were well repaid; those who did not, do not know what they missed. Ask Bro. Peacock at Rocky Ford. Brothers, these meetings are held for your best interests, and there seems to be no excuse that more should not make arrangements to be present. Various subjects are discussed in regard to the best way of rendering more proficient service and a better understanding of the various things that confront us daily, and it does seem that those not well acquainted with their work should go, and those who are well versed should go to show how much they know. None of the Savannali boys ever turn out. Let’s tike more interest in these meetings and see what we can get out of them. D. M. Rogers, L. C. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. h'trst Division — The Knight Templar rush to Denver is over and several of the extra operators have been laid off. Bro. Jenkins, Denver yard, enjoyed a short vacation during the K. T. meeting, relieved by Bro. Frank Jones, an old-time D. & R. G. man. General Secretary and Treasurer A. E. Roberts, who was closed out at Minncqua, bid in Fountain Bro. Frank Rogers, first Eden, is spending his vacation in Los Angeles. Bro. P, A. Lutz, Canon City first, drew the last position bulletined in "DC” general office, Den- ver, and will rer »rt there shortly. Bro. Charvoz, Canon City third, has resigned and' gone with the P. & L. E. in Pennsylvania. Bro. Smelser, second Parkdale, has resigned and gone on a ranch. Bro. Nelson, Huerfano, is visiting relatives in the East. Bro. Anderson, Vallie, drew third "SB” divi- sion office. Grand 'Secretary and Treasurer Quick, on his return from the Knight Templar Conclave, called on his old friend, L. A. Tanquary, at Pueblo, Colo. The general committee meets in Denver on Sep- tember 3d for schedule revision. Line up all the non-members and get transfers from any new member at your station. Three of the oldest members on the road — Bros. Wadleigh, of West Cliffe; Sublette, of Manitou. and "Dad” Wright, of Rouse— were on leave of absence during the hot spell in August. Cert. 41. Fourth Division — Bro. Lawrence Martinez, of Chama, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Jarret. Bro. Clarke, a new man, relieved Agent Kuhn at Pagosa Springs, on leave of absence. Bro. Wasson, of Crcede, off sixty days, was relieved by Extra Agent Williams. Bro. M. Case, agent Romeo, was in Alamosa on business between trains August 1st. Bro. N. R. Lively is now. working a trick on the Colorado Midland at New Castle. Cirt. 665. Bessemer & Lake Erie Ry. IN MkMORIAM. Whereas, Our Almighty Father, who knowetb all things best and doeth all things well, has taken to his care the infant of Bro. and Mrs. N. M. Eppinger, and Whereas, In full realization of this great loss, we do not find words to express and console them, but direct them to our Creator, the ever-ready comforter; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of the B. & L. E. System, Division No. 51, extend to Bro. Eppinger and family our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. F. N. Williams, H. B. Long, Committee. Southern Pacific Ry. On Saturday evening, August 9, 1913, a large and enthusiastic meeting was held in Los Angeles, Cal., in Labor Temple Hall, under the Laspices of the Los Angeles, Coast and San Joaquin Divi- sions, attended by forty-four members, most of whom held membership in Division 53. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1569 The members of the reduced general committee, consisting of General Chairman, J. E. Cowgill; Local Chairman C. B. Ward, of Coast Division; T. C. Cull, Tucson Division; T. M. Boyd, Port- land Division; H. M. Baxter, Sacramento Divi- sion; E. C. Pennington, Western Division; W. E. Blurae, San Joaquin Division, and E. J. Manion, fifth vice-president of the Order, journeyed from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and were present. The meeting was called to order at 8 p. m. by General Chairman Cowgill, who in a few well- chosen remarks stated its object and expressed his appreciation of the splendid manner in which the brothers responded to the call inviting all members present to participate freely in the dis- cussion of the questions which would be brought before them. He then outlined the present status of the negotiations and explained the differences now existing between the committee and the com- pany’s officials, reading from our submission to the company the changes of most importance which we are contending for in the proposed revision of our schedule. Chairman Cowgill then introduced Fifth Vice- President Manion, who gave us an extended and interesting address upon the organization, its past, present and future, and dwelt at length on its aims and objects, which make for the bettering of working conditions and increased remunera- tion for its members. He also gave a detailed citation of the conditions that have .obtained on the Southern Pacific System during the past few years, and explained the cause of the apparent inactivity, stating plainly that no one man, or small set of men, were wholly to blame for these conditions, but that all the members of Division 53 were equally responsible for the spirit of inertia that had prevailed, exhorting the members to throw off this feeling of ennui and, taking up the battle anew, again place old Division 53 in the front ranks of the schedule roads of North Amer- ica. Bro. Manion spoke highly of the work of our general committee and complimented us upon our good forture in having selected such an able one. The chairman next introduced each local chair- man in turn, who gave brief talks and explained the work they were doing on their own divisions and the gratifying results they have been meet- ing with. Bro. McGee, of the Salt Lake System, spoke at considerable length on the past history of that road and stated that at the next meeting he would have a larger representation present, provided ample advance notice was given. One of our “old-timers,” Bro. R. F. Anguilar, of San Fernando, gave us a descriptive talk upon the old days, which was very interesting. During the evening we were favored with re- marks from Bros. Walters, Monnette, McNeil, Dickerson, Fitzpatrick, Foster, Hammond, Doty, Hagee and others from Division 53, and Bros. Long and Hunt, from Division 2, and Albright, from Division 76. It was voted by all present that the meeting was the most successful, and it was decided to hold another within a short time and notify all the brothers in this vicinity, whom we believe would turn out in larger numbers, and further arrange for meetings of this nature at frequent intervals. Los Angeles is known throughout the country as th$ most progressive city on the coast. Let us keep apace with our hustling city and up- hold our reputation as the most progressive dis- trict affiliated with Division 53. A. M. Hammond, Correspondent. Los Angeles Division — Bro. E. W. Tuttle, of Heber, Cal., is on an extended visit with relatives in Belvidere, 111., .relieved by J. J. Murray. Bro. C. A. Kemp, back East for thirty days* visit in New Paris, Ohio, was relieved at Bloomington by Bro. H. Jensen. Bro. E. L. Dort, agent Glamis, visiting with relatives at Long Beach on vacation, was relieved by Bro. G. T. Brown, of the D. & R. (j., and Bro. T. F. Anderson is now on regular nights there. Bro. H. P. Wilkinson, agent Imperial Jet., was relieved by H. M. Goodlander, Ogilby third, while on vacation. Bro. J. L. Hough and Bro. E. E. Spiker, agent Ogilby, are both on their vaca- tions. Brothers doing relief work, please send me notes of changes on the fifteenth of each month, giving names and location, so we can have a good write-up in The Telegrapher. Brothers entering the service here, who belong to other divisions, please give certificate and division num- bers and date dues are paid to, so we can arrange to transfer to this division. Members of the reduced general committee of the Pacific System are still in session at San Fran- cisco, working on the new schedule negotiations. Four applications received recently and many more expected from new men during the month. Please send articles for this column prior to the fifteenth of each month. Cost to join in Sep- tember, $8.50, and insurance rating on $300, $2.40 per year; on $500, $3.60 per year; on $1,000, $7.20 per year. E. Mulvi iiill, Local Chairman. Coast Division — We are right on the eve of the rush season here and green fruit is beginning to move from all points. We are shipping from ten to fifteen cars of green apples a day from Watsonville now. and it is increasing daily in spite of the fact that we have only about a half crop here. The extra men are kept busy jumping from one place to another relieving the boys who want their vaca- tions during the hot season, and many of them are getting disappointed on account of the short- age of men. The company bulletin requesting the boys wish ing to take their vacations to do so before the rush season was taken advantage of by many of them, and relief men have been changing around so frequently that it is a hard matter to keep track of them unless we receive your aid. Drop us a card when there is a change at your Digitized by CiOOQle

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1570 The Railroad Telegrapher. station and help us to have a good monthly write-up of this division. It is now Bro. Merrill at Santa Cruz, and we are glad to have him with us. Bro. Evans, second San Luis Obispo, is on va- cation, relieved by Bro. Shackelford, a new man from the G. H. & S. A. Bro. Wimberly has resigned and gone to New Orleans. Bro. “Poicy” Smith, agent Soledad, is on a vacation around the Bay, relieved by Bro. G. H. Kenyon, formerly assistant general chairman, transferred here from the Salt Lake Division. We called Mr. Hanson brother in our former write-ups, but we are sorry to say that such is not the case. He formerly belonged, but claims to have a grievance with some one. Some of you good brothers when around Santa Cruz on your vacations see if you can’t convert him. We would like to have him with us. It is pleasant to note the interest the boys are taking in the Order; six new members for July, with half a dozen good promises for August pay day, which we hope will materialize. It will only be a few months now until we can claim a 100 per cent membership. Put your shoulders to the wheel, boys, and let’s make this the banner divi- sion of the system. Bro. Sisson is relieving Bro. - Young, agent Gonzales, on vacation. Bro. King, third San Luis Obispo, off a few weeks, was relieved by Bro. Pittman, who later returned to Gaviota, relieving Mr. Covey, a new man. Bro. Korf, second San Ardo, off a couple of weeks visiting around the Bay, was relieved by Mr. Powell, a new man. Bro. Frye, first Salinas, off during the “Big Week,’’ was relieved by Bro. Spencer. Mr. Heistand, first Pajaro (Watsonville Jet.), while at San Francisco on business, was relieved by Bro. Shackelford. Yard office there abolished, Bro. McGehee going to Watsonville Jet. depot on third, straight eight hours. Bro. Gross, who relieved Bro Marble on Red- wood first when assigned Monterey, was relieved on third by Bro. Shackelford, who later relieved Bro. Doyle, San Jose "YD,” on vacation, Mr. Buchanan, a new man going to third Redwood. It is now’ Bros. Mabie, Los Gatos; Kott, extra Wrights, ami Tooker, extra Glenwood. We are glad to welcome these brothers into the Order. San Jose yard is now a nine-hour position. Everything is going along smoothly with our general committee and the general management, but the negotiations arc being somewhat prolonged by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Conductors’ committee trying to adjust condi- tions caused through the electrifying of the Oak- land, Alameda and Berkeley Suburban lines, as noted in the daily papers. Bro. Westington, agent Aromas, off a few- days, was relieved by Bro. Miles, a new man. Your correspondent had a brief but very pleas- ant visit recently with Bro. E. J. McManimon, an A. P. man with the San Jose Mercury, who is spending his vacation at Capitola. He is an “old- timer” who has been with the Associated Press for ten years and carried an up-to-date all the time. Boys, that is loyalty. He can not say that the O. R. T. does anything for him con- cretely, but in the abstract it is worth something to him just as much as it is to any of us who follow the profession, in maintaining existing con- ditions as well as looking to their betterment in the future. It is Jp the interest of every teleg- rapher to be an Order man. Don’t always figure on what you “pay out,” but on what it “brings in” to you and see the difference. I was talking recently with a new man who had just come here from the Southwest and he told me that only three men on the division had asked him if he was a member until he first men- tioned {he Order. On the road he worked before, he was not there two hours before the boys called and asked if he was an Order man. That's the way we should do out here; take more interest in the new men. Let’s get the habit, boys, and see that those who are not members get an invi- tation at once to join. Recent assignments: Agencies — Paso Robles. Don O’Gara; Casmalia, Bro. H. J. Hathaway; first trick. Redwood, Bro. Gross; Gilroy, Bro. Heany; second Salinas, Bro. O. Harris; summer position, Wrights, Bro. Roy Oneel. Bro. Crofut, third Castroville (Del Monte Jet.), spent a few hours with us on a recent Sunday and rode the Masonic goat for the first time. The position of traveling and division agent, held by Mr. Millsap, has been abolished. We are all sorry to lose him. When anything went wrong he personally saw that it was made right. We hope that his position in the superintendent’s office will be equally as good, if not better than his former one. Bro. P. F. Werner, temporarily at Boulder Creek, will handle next month’s write-up, so kindly help him all you can. Regards and best wishes to every one. “HS,” Cert. 1558. San Joaquin District — Bro. C. Mallachowitz and wife, of Calientc, left August 12th for Salt Lake City, from where they will return to Calaveras County to visit relatives. Bro. Kennedy, from the C. B. & Q., is reliev- ing a few days at Bealville. Bro. N. P. Gidley is off thirty days visiting in Texas and other southern states, accompanied by Kx-Bro. Peters, from Hanford. Bro. \V. W. Light, temporarily out of the telegraph service, is in the ticket office at Bakers- field passenger station nights. Bro. W. E. Mar- tin, of “K” Bakersfield, is off thirty days visit- ing San Francisco and eastern points. Bro. J. J. Dillon, of Bakersfield, has gone to the Portland Division to take his new position. Many of the boys will miss the old familiar “D” on the wire at “K” office. Success to you old man. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1571 Bro. C. L. Coleman was off a few days, attend- ing the wedding of his brother at Santa Ana. Bro. A. B. Anderson, from the B. & O., reliev- ing a few days at Lancaster. Bro. W. E. Blume, of Cameron, and Bro. M. B. McMullen, of Mojave, represented the San Joaquin Division at the joint meeting at Los Angeles, August 9th. Bro. W. W. Edson has resumed at Selma, after two weeks’ vacation at some of the popular sum- mer resorts on the coast, and taking in the Rodeo at Salinas, relieved by F. A. Young, from the Santa Fe. Bro. E. C. Coffman, of Selma, visiting relatives in Oklahoma for a few weeks. Bro. E. W. Weiler, of Goshen Jet., has gone to Gates, Mo., where his sister was seriously in- jured in an automobile accident. He writes that she is some better, but has slight hopes for her recovery. Bro. H. J. Hendry, relieved Bro. Weiler for thirty days, and later J. M. Campbell, agent Coal- ings. A cloudburst on the mountains at Cameron washed out several hundred feet of track, delaying all trains from twenty-four to thirty-six hours, resulting in an increase of force at Cameron to three men and to two men at La Rose. The boys at Mojave were obliged to work thirteen hours for two days on account of the rush of business after the trains started to move. Bro. Blume, of Cameron, says it’s great to be an agent again after being alone so long. Bro. W. Eckford, relieving Bro. R. E. Hogan at Monolith, was relieved at Woodford by Bro. Weldon, from St. Louis Division 2. Many of the boys on the mountain are replen- ishing their larders with game since the hunting season opened. Several of the brothers have got- ten a deer and Bro. W. E. Blume killed a bear in the mountains back of Cameron, he was not expecting to bag such large game when he started out, and the result was he had to walk twenty miles back home as he had no extra horse to carry the bear. Bro. F. A. Nejedly killed a fine big buck near Cable. The joint meeting of the Los Angeles, San Joa- quin and Coast Divisions held at Union Labor Temple, Los Angeles, Saturday evening, August 9th, was well attended by members of each of these divisions and by some of the near by mem- bers of the Salt Lake Railroad. The members of the reduced general committee attended and we were favored by an address from each of them. The main attraction of the evening, however, was an address by Fifth Vice- President Manion, who is assisting our commit- tee on schedule negotiations in San Francisco. Bro. Manion outlined the work our committee was doing. It is very evident that it is doing everything possible in our behalf, and it behooves us to stand back of it at all times and under any circumstances after asking it to represent us in revising the schedule. Read carefully the letter sent each member by Bro. Blume outlining your responsibility in this matter. As long as you leave it in the hands of your committee you can' rest assured that all is being done for you that can possibly be done. Get after the few nons on the division, every- one who remains out of the fold is that much added weight that we are obliged to carry. Local Chairman Blume will hold a meeting at some place on the division each month, and all should make every effort possible to attend. These meetings are for your own good, brothers, and if you will attend once, you will want to go to all of them just for the good time we have, if nothing else. The meetings for the past two months have been poorly attended, probably on account of the hot weather, but as it is getting cooler now, we should have a better attendance. A meeting will be held in the Valley some time in the near future, and we will expect the boys of the West End to show us some life when we come up ther£ Bro. E. D. Myers, of Selma, Bro. H. J. Hen- dry, of Coalinga, Bro. C. L. Coleman, of “K” Bakersfield, and Bro. N. P. Gidley, of Caliente, contributed items this month. Thanks, brothers. Now some of the other boys send some, address, Box 2, Mojave, Cal. M. B. McMullen, Cor. Stockton Division — The writer was off on a trip, but if all you brothers kindly furnish all the news possible, we will try to have a write-up from now on. Recent assignments are: Agencies— Cares, Bro. D. A. Irwin, from Galt third; Livingston, Bro. F. A. Hemphill, from Modesto agency; Dos Palos, Bro. Glen Sheldon, from Peters agency; Berenda, L. C. Grover, from Kerman second; Modesto, Bro. W. E. Meyers, from Milton agency. Galt second, Bro. L. E. Needham, from Lath- rop third. Third Galt, Bro. P. M. Berry, from third Madera; Tracy, Bro. Harry Bates, from night clerk “BR" dispatcher’s office Stockton; Stockton Depot, Bro. J. E. Hanlon, from third Lodi. Ingle, Operator II. Billings, from third West- ley, abolished. Operator and clerk Los Banos, J. J. Weiser, a new man; Patterson, Bro. L. W. Cooper, from Berenda; Turlock, Bro. O. A. Marta, from sec- ond Lathrop. Second operator and clerk, Madera, Bro. T. O. Young, from Mendota. Local Chairman Dcnnehy made a trip over the division recently, getting thirteen applications, and the promise of four or five more next month. It is now Bros. M. P. Jarvis, J. G. Knightly, D. J. Corcoran, C. N. Miller, E. E. Leonard, P. M. Berry, G. G. Kepplcr, J. A. Ouderkirk, H. E. Lower, E. McKinstry, J. C. Clay, E. H. Crowther and H. J. Scott. All you brothers on the division get after the non next to you if there is one, and try and get his application. With a little effort on your part we can soon say “solid.” Cf.rt. 754, Div. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1572 The Railroad Telegrapher. Tucson District — Bro. G. C. Kelber, on thirty days’ vacation on the coast, was relieved by Bro. E. M. Brough, from first, and he by Bro. Maus. Bro. L. G. Lieux is on second Gila extra, and Bro. M. J. Kochraan, on third. Bro. O. Barnwell, former agent at Gila, is now at Cobre, Nev. In a recent issue, Bro. H. W. Henderson w'as referred to as a non. This was an error, as Bro. Henderson has been a staunch member for sev- eral years. Bro. T. T. Cull is still in Frisco on the general committee. Bro. VV. W. Stinson is working extra in “UN” Tucson. Picacho closed on account of slack business. Bro. C. A. Altig is acting agent at Sentinel. Sister Langhorne bid in first Estrella. Bro. J. E. Tilley has returned from a trip through the eastern' states. Bro. J. F. Brown is on a thirty-day vacation east, and Bro. G. E. Wil- son is in North Carolina on vacation. “O.” G. H. & S. A., El Paso Division — Boys, you will have to furnish me some news if you wish to see a write-up every month. Bro. L. L. Lyles, Langtry third, is visiting friends and relatives down Beaumont way. Bro. D. N. Scott, agent there, is visiting in East Texas, Bro. J. M. Dear man relieving. Bro. S. C. Thomas, Clint second, is taking his vacation with relatives in Quincy, 111. Bro. Harry A. Luce, Lobo days, is doing the surf at Long Beach this summer, relieved by Bro. F. O. Bacon. Bro. J. C. Stancell, agent Sanderson, is en- joying a vacation down around San Antonio and other eastern points, relieved by Bro. J. A. Skip- per, the only original base ball fan. Bro. T. W. Glover, agent Comstock, and fam- ily, have gone east, and Bro. G. W. Haas re- lieving, has about thirty days’ rural life ahead of him. Bro. C. W. Davidson and wife, Fort Hancock third, are visiting relatives in Dallas and Dennison, relieved by E. M. Joyce, recently from South America. Bro. H. T. Luthy and family, Alpine second, are spending the summer with Bro. Luthy’s rela- tives at Parkville, Mo. Recent assignments: Marathon second, Bro. C. L. Bush; Marfa third, Bro. E. L. Davis; Clint third, J. C. Bibbs. A new position created at Sanderson “Quad and Repeater Attendant,” $100 per month, and Alpine third are on bulletin. We feel greatly gratified to note the num- ber of our boys who are being promoted to the dispatcher’s chair. Night Chief, II. T. Etheridge, was at one time our local chairman, and Harry Bannister, Earle Petross and B. E. Bee, who were good loyal members of the organization until pro- motion disqualified them, are all making good. While we regret losing the boys from our ranks, we rejoice to see the officials recognize the ability ot our fellow workmen, and to see the boys pro- moted. Bro. A. Lickorish, agent Sierra Blanca, has re- turned from his vacation in Canada. You could have knocked Bro. Polk's eyes off with a base ball bat while the brother was telling about the num- ber of ducks he saw on the lakes and rivers over there. Bros. Halstead and Hoffman, of Sierra Blanca, have also returned from their vacations, but refuse to relate their experiences. Bro. B. E. Bee has left for that “dear old Mis- sissippi” on vacation, and this is what he done with his pet: For everywhere that B. Bee went That dog was sure to go. It followed him around the town. Too long, too close, he felt. So he chucked it in a baggage car, And sent her out to Belt. Bro. S. G. Gould, agent Marathon, attended the recent meeting of the Committee of Safety in El Paso. Bro. Williams has returned to Sanderson second after a visit to his parents. Bro. Williams landed this position on June bulletin instead of Bro. Graves, as reported. Bros. Boyles and O’Rourke, “RK” El Paso, have returned from trips abroad. C. F. Tanner has resigned at “RK” to open a cigar stand for himself. Dear old Mr. Campbell, for years a G. H. man. Now works a trick in “RK,” and used to use his hand, But the times are changing, old ways give way to new. And his stuff comes to us now as good as any of them do; For “C” has got a bug, and sends it with a sling. And the way he puts it over would make your very ears ring. Now you boys in “RK” should nail him good and hard, For if he can afford that thing he should surely have a card. Don't forget to see that the boys in your office have the credentials. If they haven’t, do a little missionary work and notify your local chairman who will be glad to furnish the necessary blanks. The initiation fees for September 1st, is $8.50; October 1st, $7.50. “OY,” Cert. 2274. G. H. & S. A., Houston Division — Recent assignments: Agencies — Waelder, Bro. V. L. O’Farrell; La Coste, C. McGarr; Engle, Bro. L. W. Stuart, vice J. E. Williams; Schertz, Bro. Leo Raun. On bulletin — Second “JN” Luling, and East Yard. Bro. A. J. Umland, Richmond days, resigned, relieved by Bro. W. H. Ridgeway, just returned from a month’s illness in the San Antonio hos- pital. We are all glad to see him out once more. Our genial chief dispatcher, F. H. Bednark, is on vacation, relieved by First Trick Dispatcher McClure, and he by “TX” Johnson, with Bro. H. C. Rothc, from first “DS,” on second, vice Third Trick Dispatcher Walker off sick. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1573 Bro. S. Wright, second Spofford, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Haggard. Bro. W. W. Chism, who was at Schertz agency pending bulletin, on account of the ill health of his wife, has gone back to the ranch in Live Oak County. Bro. Watts, agent Harwood, was off several days recently, also Bro. Marshall, agent Sugar- land, relieved by Mr. Hopkins. Bro. R. L. White, first Luling, was off a few days recently, fishing with friends. Bro. W. H. Holt, “N” San Antonio, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Caperton. Bros. L. P. Lester and Burkhalter distinguished themselves as ball players a few Sundays ago when the “Fats” and “Leans” of Schulonburg crossed bats. Bro. Lester made two home runs for the fats. Bro. J. C. Humphrey is now on second Luling, . relieved on third by O. K. Gentles, a new man. Bro. R. A. Westbrook goes to Del Rio days. Quite a few larger type engines over here are replacing the 800-class, assigned to the H. & T. C. Business is getting heavy as cotton has begun to move. a It is rumored that through freight and passen- - ger service is to be installed between El Paso and the north, the route being chosen S. P., El Paso to Flatonia; S. A. & A. P., Flatonia to Giddings; thence H. & T. C. and Frisco, all the trains to be under the control of the S. P. all the way. Two brothers were kind enough to send in items this month, which is very much appreciated. Wish all of you would do likewise. It will help your correspondent to have a good write-up each month. Come on, boys, get busy. Cert. 2303. Vicioria Division , G. H. & S. A. — Beasley is now a telegraph office. Mr. Isaacson is there pending bulletin. The locality is rich in pretty Bohemian girls so we expect numerous applications. Mr. Skiles, agent Canada, on thirty days’ leave to Colorado and West Texas points, was relieved by Mr. Norris, the telegraph position there being meanwhile discontinued. Bro. Morgan relieved Bro. Harris at Hungerford agency, who went to Sutherland Springs. Mr. Wright, agent Wharton, has gone to Hous- ton as chief clerk to L. B. McDonald, superintend- ent of terminals, relieved by Mr. Winn, cashier, pending bulletin. The cotton season is now in full swing. The men at stations equipped with loading cranes do not fear the coal cars, but those who have to load them with trucks have to exert their persuasive powers to the utmost to get our cotton aboard them. Our local chairman has a difficult position to fill and is deserving of our best support. Loyal to the company he serves, and yet watchful over the interests of the men he represents, his lot is not altogether enviable, and it behooves all of us to strengthen his hands by co-operating with him in his labors. Working at cross purposes with the local chairman will not advance our cause, it deteriorates, and it is not brotherhood. Cert. 1715. T. & N. O. and Galveston Div., and Sabine-Dallas District — Owing to having a little more than I could handle very well and no items being furnished the local chairman by the members, we haven’t had a write-up for several months. Brothers, take a personal interest in such mat- ters and try to help the local chairman. Arrange to go gunning for a non about once a week and keep after him until you get him, and the T. & N. O. and Galveston will soon be setting an ex- ample for the rest of the divisions. These nons are not nearly as hard to get as you think they are. Some of them are merely waiting for some one to hand them the papers. Get the man on the job with you. If every man does that we can deliver the committee a 95 per cent or better vote when talking business with the officials. The boomers (good old card toters, most of them), have been drifting in and out the last two months and the boys have been taking vaca- tions, etc. Telegraphers are scarce. Don’t finish smoking that ham in your office. Relegate him to the scrap pile of good intentions gone wrong, let him learn something of more benefit to him and give the experts now at the game and with no chances to learn something else, a chance to make a living wage, under better living condi- tions. Bro. Wrye, manager at Echo, has re- signed^ relieved by Bro. Cantrell, from Crosby, and returned to third Beaumont where he later resigned, relieved by Bro. Driver, dispatcher from Jacksonville, relieved by Mr. Holliman. Bro. Weddell, Beaumont second, bid in Rockland agency. J. E. Jay is relieving Louey Kuester, third trick dispatcher, who is wandering around in Yellow- stone Park. Mr. Colburn, after trying Galveston, as general yard master for a spell, has taken the chief dispatcher’s job again, putting Mr. Crabb back on second trick and Holliman back at Jack- sonville. Mr. Giffec, first “HD” Houston, was shunted all over the division with a little roll of examina- tion books, and put the “ops” through their paces on the latest thing in the book of rules, bearing down heavy on Rule G. He was relieved by Bro. Buffington, from “UN," while he conducted the kindergarten. Bro. Goodson, after handling the Beaumont and Jacksonville jobs, has bid in first Echo, Bro. Cantrell returning to Crosby, with Bro. Rummell on second and Mr. DuPont on third Echo. Bro. Stakemiller, of Echo, is visiting relatives and friends at Racine, Wis. Bro. Byrd, first Texas City Jet, was relieved on bid by Mr. Kellog, from Nome agency, and went to third “J,” Mr. Tanner going to Nome. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1574 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Dunlap, at Beaumont, is reported on the sick list. We miss him on the 6 a. m. Mr. Sherwood, from “HN,” went to Jackson- ville as car clerk, the telegraph position there being abolished. Would appreciate a few notes from the folks on the line. Come on, boys, “boost” — every one help everyone else, and “get the man next to you.** Div. Cor. Louisiana Lines — E. L. Harvey is on third Schriever, vice Fir- min, working as relief agent, and Mr. Biell, on third Des Allemands. Miss Chapman, daughter of Mr. Chapman, first “RG,” relieved Bro. J. F. Mathews, on third there, retired on a pension, having been in ser- vice twenty-three years. L. Bossich, in service thirty years, has also • retired on a pension, leav- ing Port Barre agency open. C. M. Kilpatrick from Welsh, has gone to third Patterson, and Bro. J. C. Hampton to second Avondale, their regular assignments. C. N. Chapman has returned to Cade from his vacation. H. Hylton, his relief, going to second “FY” The boys are all preparing now for the exam- ination. Bro. D. C. Wells was over the line recently, and lined up fifteen or twenty of the nons; and boys, Sale is solid again. Bro. Fcske is back on third there, after a week’s vacation. He relieved Bro. J. A. Mclntire at Midland agency, while the latter attended his mother’s funeral at Gib- son, La. Bro. W. W. Stevens, of! a few days, was re- lieved by Bro. Brooks, and J. F. Tubbs, agent Welsh, a few weeks, relieved by Bro. J? L. Mc- lntire, and he later by Bro. F. A. Crigler. - H. W. Williams, agent Washington, has resigned, relieved by Bro. H. J. Parr. C. A. Ibert, second Vinton, has gone to the Frisco, as agent at Framlin. “FS,” Cert. 2179. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call t© the Great Beyond the mother of our esteemed Bros. A. J. and J. L. Mclntire, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of this division extend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted family and brothers our sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brothers, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. II. L. Feske, Div. 53. CARD OF THANKS. To the Members of O. R. T., Div. No. 53. I wish to extend my most heartfelt gratitude for sympathy in the deepest sorrow of my life, the death of my brother, Frank Woodruff. Mrs. M. A. Latta. Circleville, Ohio. Northern Pacific, R. R. N. P. Relay — Once again we have met our friends the “com- pany,” and are feeling much better for the meet- ing, thank you. As far as the “Relay” is concerned, we have about everything that any other road has in regard to overtime, Sunday, straight overtime, and sal- aries, reduction in hours and split tricks and sev- eral rules that count. We can not all draw one hundred thousand a year, nor as much in a year as one week’s salary at a hundred thousand a year, but we can work just as hard and faithful at our salary as the hundred thousand dollar man. Yet we might continue for our natural lives to be hard workers and faithful and still not enjoy our present conditions if it were not for those three well-known letters “O. R. T.” Just think a moment where we were in 1905. No organization, not a single member of the Order in the Relay. $70.00 per month for eight and a half hours work, and nothing better to look forward to. Compare those times with our present conditions — eight hours work, and the lowest job paying $97.40 a month and the highest an average of $115.00 for operators, “not wire chiefs.” This did nof occur, nor happen. It was a well laid plan, studied and carried out exactly as a builder builds by a blue-print; there has been times when material was scarce, the work hesitated, but never stopped nor deviated from its course, and the end. is not yet. After one builds a house, he does not say “finished” and lay down and let the house take care of itself. No sir, he watches those shingles for leaks, he repaints the house often as necessary to preserve it. In fact, there is always something to do, and just as sure as one don't do these things and do them when they should be done, just so sure he has a leaky old shack over his head, an eye- sore to himself and everyone else. Let us see to it that we keep an eye on leaks, carry a pail of paint around with you, also a few nails, and even a hammer, you are bound to need them, so be prepared. Let it not be said, “there stood once a fine house.” We have the best master builder we know of and his little band of assistants are all first-class workmen, as their work shows, appreciate them, show them that you do. They are not doing these things for pastime, but for the sternest kind of reality. It is for you and I, your family and even your children’s children. It enables us all to elevate ourselves, give ourselves and children the advan- tage due us. Will you help? Or will you be a drone, a bloodsucker, one who takes all and gives nothing, who always has to be pulled up hill. Words fail me to describe such a man, but I’ve known men to be arrested for saying less than most of us think of a “non.” Texas. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1575 crease and some better working conditions, the details of which are not finished up yet. Fro. Guilford, third Gregory, has resigned to go into the train service on the Milwaukee, re- lieved by R. R. Ruffcorn, from the L. S. Divi- sion. Bro. Brisbane, Starbuck, bid in third Lincoln. First trick “MS” is on bulletin, and several of the boys are bidding on it as that place got a nice business. Div. Cor. Dakota Division — The good ship O. R. T., came into port with flying colors once more, when the committee of “fighting” 54, with “fighting” Sam Johnson in command, reached an agreement with the N. P. officials Friday, August 15th. Considering the strong opposition put forth by the company con- ceding nothing at all, and the weakness of those members and men who failed to back the com- mittee in their demands, the settlement was very satisfactory, and our most able general chairman and his assistants are to be commended for their untiring and successful efforts in our behalf. The Sunday overtime obtained for the Relay Division, is a long-felt want fulfilled, a decisive victory in itself and a feather in, the cap of the O. R. T. The $40,000 to be distributed on the line was a very fair increase, and before this Telegrapher is in your hands, a new schedule will be com- pleted showing offices affected and the amount. The restoration of fuel and light privileges will amount to quite a sum of money to those benefited thereby. The confining of split tricks to a thirteen-hour spread will effect a large number of offices, and thereby lessen the hours of a long list of one-man positions. To those members and nons who had the back- bone to line-up for the committee, your glory and praise lie in the fact that you had the courage to express your convictions for the betterment of all concerned. Every right-minded non should now lose no time in joining the O. R. T., and help the present members foot the expenses of our negotiations at the same time haye the pleasure of knowing you carry a card in a progressive and ever-growing Order. Do it now, tomorrow may be too late. Through faulty information we have referred to F. J. Moe as a brother, which was a mistake and the mistake looms up the bigger since we know the position each man took in the recent vote. Agencies have been opened on the Mott branch at Solen and Timmer. Bro. A. R. Hulbert and wife returned to Hea- ton, after a six weeks’ trip through Wisconsin, Towa and Yellowstone Park, enjoying a long de- layed outing. Bro. L. E. Tilney is back at Eldridge, after a lengthy visit with relatives in the southern states. Bro. W. L. Norton took second Steele, vice Bro. F. L, Caryl. Bro. J. W. Tangney enjoyed a three weeks’ vacation from Edmunds agency, relieved by Theo. Emery, a new man from the Penn, lines. F. Thimmisch relieved Bro. R. E. Bangor, on third Medina, who went to third Bismarck on bid. Ex-Dispatcher C. H. Ringham visited friends at Jamestown and Medina, before going to NP” office. “Ring” has been relief dispatcher at Dil- worth fbr the past two months. “Ivy” is now back on the job between James- town and Medina as local lineman. Bro. L. E. Baker, who was relieved as agent Mott by Bro. Smith, while on a visit in South Dakota and Wisconsin, expects to be transferred to the Superior Division on his return. Bro. Underwood, telegrapher-clerk at Carring- ton, relieved Bro. Smith as agent Elgin, and Bro. J. D. Rohrer went to Carrington. Bro. H. C. Toyen, from Demhoff, took the operator-clerk position at Mott. Bro. F. A. Ward, formerly an N. P., man, re- lieved F. J. Moe at Flasher, afterwards assuming Montpelier agency. It is now Sister Robinson on second Medina, with an up-to-date. Bro. B. H. Allen, relieved Guy Rich, on second “J,” while the latter was on a vacation. Chief Dispatcher J. J. Mulroy went into St. Paul to help revise the new schedule. Branch Dispatcher Fastie acted as night chief, Harry Gillett on days. Bro. Rplph Witcome is back on third at “JY,” after having relieved his brother Ross at New Rockford, who had a siege of sickness. Bro. P. S. Gutensohn returned from St. Paul, where he received treatment for his eyes. J. L. Erickson, who continually put up a front that he had a card, but “it was in his other coat,” got the “G. B.,” from Buchanan for being “sassy” on the wire. Former agent Bro. G. W. Sartell returning from vacation, relieved him. Bro. Stonkins is back on third Windsor after an enjoyable two months’ vacation, spent mostly in Minnesota. Lest you forget, pass on this Telegrapher to the non next to you. I have appointed Bro. Waino Mattson as other assistant local chairman to complete a local board of adjustment as per the constitution, which calls for a local chairman and two assistants. The company has saw fit to grant us an in- crease. We should put our best foot foremost in an effort to give better services for value received. . If those members wlfb ha^e received letters from this office and failed to reply, knew how disap- pointing and discouraging it was, they would most certainly take the few minutes time and have the courtesy to at least drop a few lines. The Northern Pacific is noted for its accommodat- ing and efficient employes. Agents and operators will better their profession in striving to hold up their end of this reputation. Bro. G. B. Stuart, operator Driscoll, acted as agent while F. J. Moe was looking for employment elsewhere, without results. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1576 The Railroad Telegrapher. Thanks, to brothers who were thoughtful to slip me a few notes for this issue. Don’t forget that we do this every 20th, and the news therein is governed by your contributions. Don’t forget to question the new man that comes to relieve or work • with you, and then advise me the results. That is the only way I have of keeping in touch with the ever-changing operators. Let’s all work just a trifle harder for the O. R. T., and do our share in making this a banner year, always keeping the company’s interests in mind. H. H. Ellsworth. Fargo Division — Dauphinais is back on first “MX,” Lee, who was relieving, now on extra list. Murphy bid in Eastedge agency, recently opened, glad to see him get it, he is a good man. Urdahl, third “SA,” is on vacation, relieved by Swanson. Recently when Oscar started out to hoop up No. 605, he saw a six-foot snake just outside the door. Before it had time to strike him he succeeded in looking it up in the wait- ing room until morning, when assistance arrived and it was killed. Mr. Klefsaas restored to his former seniority, took third Bloom. Mr. Fenne going to Daven- port. Local Chairman Michaelson has returned from St. Paul to Mapleton. Unfortunately, he was sick and could not cover the division at the time, is reported much improved now. Wilks, who was relieving him, is now relieving Agent Fuller at Spiritwood. Baird has returned to Wheatland, Mr. Spoklie relieving Cleveland, on Sanborn first, called away on account of his father’s death. Shorty Taylor, first trick Alta, is sporting a mussed up eye, received lately in a baseball game, don’t sec how he could get hit at all, let alone on the eye. Most of the night owls took in the Barnum and Bailey cricus at Fargo, July 30th, but none were able to ride the elephants. H. O. Lokke, who has been working upstairs at Dilworth, is on first trick there now. Under- stand it sounds good to hear his old fist on the wire. Creeper, former night chief, is coming back to Dilworth as first trick dispatcher, putting Wer- ner on second, Midler on third, Davis on the branch again, and Ringham back in “*\P” St. Paul, Dispatchers Wood and Arnold going down- stairs again at Dilworth. Our new night chief, Mr. Glassce, was for- merly chief dispatcher for the “G.\T” at Brecken- ridge. The recent carnival at Valley City, caused the “ops” near there to almost wear the cushions out going to and fro to see the “Lady of the Mist.” Day Chief E. J. Brierly is on vacation, relieved by First Trick Dispatcher Miller, an old-timer, who can stand the mill. The crops look as though we would have a fine yield, which means lots of work. Boys, let’s all get up-to-date and make our divi- sion the strongest on the system, have a meeting or two, and have a good time like all the rest of the telegraphers on other roads, then we can say we are living for something. Anyone who can send in any news, it will be appreciated vry much. Address me at L. B. No. 16, Orlska. Would especially like to hear from the branch lines. We can not find out anything from down there unless you let us hear from you. C«rt. 1225. Idaho Division — Parkwater reopened as day office with Sister McNiemey at the key. Bro. Jack Lukanitsch and family have returned to Ramsey from Sisseton, S. D., where they were called on account of the serious illness of Bro. Lukanitsch's father. Bro. Mays and family, of Ramsey, are spending a pleasant vacation on the coast, Bro. Mays relieved by Bro. Woodard. Sister Cunningham, Hauser, has returned to work. Bro. Williams and family, of Algoma, spent their vacation at Thompson Falls, where Mrs. Williams’ parents reside. “GC” reports the fishing fine. Third Algoma closed since the new automatic block completed over Sand Point Draw. Bro. Gephart bumping Bro. Walker on second Cocolalla. Bro. Hall, first Marshall, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Schneider. Hangman block office closed. Trent, Wash., name changed to Irvin. Bro. Frank Hartman first, Bro. E. W. Hartman second, and Bro. Andrews third Thompson Falls, on vacation, relieved by Bros. Scott, Johnson and McCormack. Sister Stevens, first Kildee, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Garrett, relieved at Noxon by Bro. Scott. Bro. C. O. Thompson is back at Childs from his vacation, spent on the co^st, relieved by J. R. Gordon, who later went to Thompson Falls, extra. Bro. “Pike” Curtice is braking on the Santa Fe out of San Bernardino, Cal. Bro. Scott relieved Sister Cisick, second Clarks Fork, and Bro. Parent, first Hope, each two days for the visual examination. Sister Seymour, third Hope extra, on sick list, relieved by Bro. R. B. Irwin a few days, relieved by Bro. C. C. Colony. Bro. Underhill bid in second Heron, relieved on third Sand Point by Bro. C. C. Holmes. F. A. Bump, second Heron, bid in third Cabinet, vice Sister Gephart, who is laying off for a few days. Our committee has reached *an agreement with the management in St. Paul and secured a very desirable settlement.* All will receive a copy of it in a short time. Actg. Div. Cor. Rocky Mountain Diznsion — Your committee reached an agreement with the management on Friday, August 15th, obtain- ing increases amounting to over $40,000 a month; Digitized by CiOOQle

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/ The Railroad Telegrapher. 1577 $2.50 extra for throwing switches; Sunday over- time for the Relay Department and several of the large offices on line; restoration of the fuel and light privilege; split trick at one-tnan posi- tions, confined to thirteen-hour spread and a number of minor changes in the rules which will be beneficial to us. This will give us one of the very best schedules in the country and you should all show your appreciation of it by getting every non on the system to join us at once. Also show your appreciation to the company by giv- ing the good service it is entitled to, and keep up our reputation of being the best bunch of telegraphers in the country. Bro. and Sister Goudy, first and second Birds- eye, have returned from their vacations, relieved by Bro. Wilson, De Smet third, and Mr. Ward. Bro. Kuffel, Helena “HY” third, on two weeks’ vacation, taking in sights on the Pacific Coast, relieved by Bro. Woods. Bro. Nutter, Birdseye third, was off a few days enjoying a fishing trip; a fine time but no fish. Bro. Willman, Austin first, expects spending his vacation in the show business with his trained animals. If successful he will probably try the eastern vaudeville circuits. Bro. Reidell, Elliston second, was off for a few days, relieved by Mr. Scott of third there. It’s about time for Scott to get a card. The new schedule benefits him the same as the brothers who sent the committee to St. Paul. Mr. Olsen bid in “GN” crossing third, vice Mr. Crandall discharged. Mr. Mullberger, extra Silver Bow, discharged for violating Rule G, re- lieved by Bro. Wilson. Mr. Callahan, Deer Lodge second, on short va- cation to Pacific Coast, relieved by Ralph Waldo Emerson, who, after working three days went wrong, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary. C. F. Wilson, a new man, after a two days’- trial, quit and the trick was then closed on account of the shortage of men. Bro. and Mrs. Dilly have returned to Larson from a six weeks’ visit with friends and relatives in Minnesota, and spent a few days with Bro. Hildeman on his ranch near Dixon, relieved by Mr. Broom. Bro. Hildeman, agent Rivulet, will spend sev- eral months on his homestead near Dixon, re- lieved by Sister Coats. Bro. Schini and Mr. Showalter, from “MD," are relieving the regular dispatchers on their va- cations, and Mrs. Avery still on sick list, which leaves three temporary vacancies in that office, now being filled by Bro. H. B. Avery, Mr. Leeper and Mr. Scott. Bro. Furry, agent Arlee, on the sick list three days, was relieved by Bro. Mielke, from second, and he by Bro. Frctts, who also relieved Bro. Mi< Ike while on his ranch superintending the drilling of a 300-foot well. Bro. Babcock is relieving Mr. Hoover at Wallace, on vacation, the man who when asked to join, is always going to quit, yet keeps on bidding in all the good positions. Recently a brother taught his wife telegraphy and she then instructed two boys, charging them $50 each. This I consider a violation of our obligations and advised the guilty one that if any- thing more of this nature came to light he would be suspended from the Order, and this will be applied to any other member who teaches a helper or friend without the proper permission. If you decide that it is absolutely necessary for you to teach some one, and can give any good reason why you should do so, no doubt permission will be granted. Everybody get busy and boost, show us your appreciation of the new schedule by making the division solid, above all things do not fail to pay your dues for the current term. “Do it now.” V. N. Weber, L. C. Montana Division — Bro. Leram, M. U. transfer, is east on vacation, relieved by Mr. Ridell, of third. Sheridan agency awarded to Bro. Warren, after an exciting bidding bee. Glad to see a good brother get it. Mr. Gentry, a new man, is on second White- hall, pending bulletin. Mr. Cassidy relieving at Pipestone and Willow Creek while Mr. Hay and Bro. Leach are back east. Bro. Maxfieli resigned, now with the W. U. at Helena. Mr. Baughman also resigned, returned to Big Four at Indianapolis. Bro. James resigned, went east. Bro. Parmeter bid in third West End, relieved on second Hoppers by Mr. Sullivan, relieved on third by Sister Hurt, on bid, and she at East Helena by Mr. Chandler, a new man. Bro. Davis is back at Hoppers after a visit with folks in W. Va. Bro. Little, Muir, on a vacation in Canada, re- lieved by Mr. Sullivan. Assignments: First Bozeman, Bro. McDonald; third, Bro. Herrick; third Toston, Sister Perkins; third East Helena, J. J. Brown; Laurel Depot, Mr. McDonald. Agent-operators — Edgar, Bro. Schumm; second Red Lodge, Bro. Busch; third Winston, Mr. Turvey. On bulletin: Agent- operr.tors — Fromberg, second and third Whitehall, second Townsend, third Columbus. Bro. Crane, Lombard, was off a few days, re- lieved by Frank Cassidy, who also relieved his sister a few days at Winston. Our C. D. has decided that we may work for other roads or commercial firms while on vaca- tion from this division in accordance with the schedule as to limit of vacation while away and not lose seniority on this division. Bro. Roe, of Division 8, relieved Bro. Holmes on second Toston. Three new men, Calhamtner, Luckey and Ring- manner, in “VS.” Mr. Young, East Helena, called east on account of the death of his wife’s father, relieved by Ray Klock, a new man from York State. Jack Grogan, another new man, is at Columbus. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1578 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mis* Laura Holker, daughter of Toston’s agent has resumed her studies at Winona, Minn. In the July journal are two appeals for help from worthy brothers. I hope all the boys will feel able to give at least a little something to the unfortunate ones. One is Bro. J. F. Ezzell, of Division 132, at Mt. Olive, N. C., who is trying to make his daily bread selling silver key rings with address, etc., on them, at 25 cents each. He has been unable to work for two years and should receive an order from lots of the more fortunate boys. The other is Bro. W. B. Ferrill, of the same division, at Madison, Fla., who has been unable to do any thing for himself and family for three years, has spent several years’ savings and is now badly in need of help. Their own division helped them quite freely before making it public in the journal. Bro. and Sister Perkins are back after a trip to California, returning via the old home in Wisconsin. He is on second Lombard and she on third Toston, Shorty getting second on bid. Mr. Lytle, who relieved at Lombard during the absence of Sister Perkins, is now on second Town- send pending bid. No notes from east end, but we hear that Bro. and Sister Douglas, Grey Cliff, are on vacation. Bro. Unger, Laurel, expected to go home east on a visit about the first of September. Bjo. Harold Holmes, from the P. R. K., on second Toston, has returned to his home at Du Bois, Pa. Sorry to lose him and hope he will come back next summer, if not sooner. Toston ball team won a game from Trident on August 17th, 3 to 2, an interesting affair, making it three out of five games for Toston. Another was played at Toston, August 24th, score Toston 9, Trident 8. Townsend and Toston played Labor Day at Radersburg for a purse of $100, and the championship of the Missouri Valley. Bro. Mc- Donald, of Townsend, played with the Toston team on August 24th. Div. Cor. Montana Division , East End — Every office on the Montana Division was noti fed through the mails of the result of the con- feience between the general managers and our committee, which includes overtime for Relay Divisions, including Billings and Livingston; $40,000 to fit distributed on the line; $2.50 extra for throwing switches; split trick confined to thirteen-hour spread; restoration of the fuel and light privilege. This latter will be of wonderful benefit to the boys and girls on the Montana Division. Those who heretofore have been paying the company for coal and oil will now get it free. This will affect about sixty-five on our division. We congratulate tire committee on its excellent work. The machinists only secured a raise of •ne per cent and no other concessions. Bro. Zepp has returned from vacation to third Billings depot. Mrs. Redman, first there, is off for three months, and Bro. Hazlett, off three months, has gone to Honolulu, and \V. U. McDowell an I W. C. Barnard, new men. are relieving at Billings depot. Bro. Wayne has returned to Fromberg from several weeks’ visit east, relieved by Mr. Me Donald, a new man. Bro. L. C. Carleton, from the Canadian Pacific. Calgary, is now on first Laurel Yards extra. He carries both a C. T. U. A. and an O. R. T. card. That’s the kind of boys we like to have come on the division. Bro. and Sister Douglas, Greycliff, are off for three months, visiting their ranch in the western part of the State, and their fruit land in Florida, relieved by H. C. Riddle and J. McLaughlin, new men. Bro. Morrow and wife have returned to Mis- sion after a three months’ vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Mueller, who relieved them, have gone to California. Mr. Schrey, Laurel depot, has gone back to Pennsylvania. The membership on this division has now passed the century mark. One year ago today there were thirty-nine paid-up members on this division; to- day it has 107. By the first of the new year we will have 132, a clean slate. Boys, please help us a little. Send some news to Bro. Arnold, and let your local chairman know of the changes at your point. It’s the only way he can get to the new ones. You wonder why no mention was made of your being on vacation. It was because you didn’t advise the correspondent. We are willing to put in three hours daily, free of charge, and you should be willing to spend ten minutes a month on the work. Another meeting will be held in the near future. A. A. W. Tacoma Division — Sunday, July 27th, there was a meeting called at Rainier Grand Hotel, Centralia, at 1 :30 p. xn. Following members were present: Bros. R. F. Graham, C. A. Sullivan, H. A. Long, L. D. Wey- and, J. F. Henderson, S. C. Sherwood, L. F. Peck, R. X. Sales, G. E. Dean, K. Halstead, O. H. Harper and Holmes. This was the largest attendance we have had at a meeting for 6ome time. After business was concluded, we were served with lunch. Bros. Graham and Holmes gave a very interest- ing report of the work done by the committee. Bros. Wevand and Sales also entertained the boys with an interesting talk. Bro. Sam Johnson, general chairman, advises us that an agreement was reached with officials on August 15th, including Sunday overtime for Relay Division. Over $40,000 to distribute on the line, $2.50 per month where operators handle switch, split trick confined to thirteen hour per- iod, restoration of the fuel and light privilege and several amendments to rules. Copies of the new schedule will be furnished us all as soon as received from printers. Recent assignments: Days — Kelso, Bro. T. G. Runyan, Napavinc, Bro. O. H. Harper, third Rainer, Bro. W. S. Grover, first Woodland, cancelled. Raymond and Oakville days, third Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1579 Castle Rock, second Chehalis and Agent-Operator Copalis Crossing not yet assigned. Bros. K. Halstead, second Chehalis and N. G. Calvert, Raymond days, resigned, and R. E. Wright, Napavine days, gofie to the Ccntralia Eastern as agent at Mendota. In one of my previous write-ups I mentioned J. T. Dickinson and H. E. DeShields as brothers, but neither of them have taken out papers yet. Bro. R. F. Graham has returned to Woodland, vice Bro. Ray Selfe, who went to Kelso a few days, and later to Tenino first, vice H. W. Brock- way. McIntosh closed one day when Bro. J. J. Kuhn had to relieve on Tenino first. Bros. Peck and Long spent a day recently in the vicinity of Bucoda with Bros. Carkin and Henderson, gathering blackberries. Bro. Long carried a large washtub and covered six sections of land only securing twenty-eight berries besides being chased by a black bear. Bro. C. A. Sullivan is now on second Roy, vice Bro. W. S. Grover, Bro. Bradbury having re- sumed work at Tidewater. Bro. • Henderson, third Tenino, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Lowery, who later went to Enumclaw a few days. Bro. W. S. Grover, second Roy, was called East, account of death of his baby. Bro. Grover has the sympathy of the Tacoma Division in his sad bereavement. Mr. B. F. Waldo has returned to second South Tacoma, after a few days dispatching. Mr. Floyd, manager “WR" days, on vacation, relieved by Bro. G. Wright, now on third “WR,” vice Bro. Sale. H. N. Conalle, relieving at Napavine, has gone with Ringling Brothers Circus as a musician. Bro. L. Sroka, from Aberdeen Jet., relieved Bro. Halstead, second Chehalis. J. C. Snead, after waiving his right to the extra pay allowed regular assigned operators, has re- turned to his regular position at Vader, after working extra a month or two. Bro. C. A. Fox, third Kalama, is on a three months’ vacation, relieved by Mr. Murphy, from Vader. Bro. W. R. Sivillie, from second “WR,” re- lieved Bro. O. H. Harper, third Castle Rock. Bro. T. G. Runyon is now on days at Kelso, C. M. Affutt, first Chehalis, resigned to enter the train service on the Seattle Division. Bro. H. E. James, third Rainier, was relieved by Bro. W. P. K. Sister Maud Graham has been elected G. S. and T., of the L. A., to succeed Sister Daisy Sher- wood, who resigned on account of sickness. Please remit your L. A. dues to Sister Graham, at Wood- land, Wash. There are several telegraphers who do not carry a card. Their excuse in the past being no money. Since securing the increase there is no excuse left for them. Let’s see that they come forward now and do the right thing. If you have not remitted for your card, do so at once before you arc tagged “bad order” and set on the “rip track.” Cert. 878. Pasco Division — We had no write-up in the August journal, as the division correspondent was absent. We still have a few nons to contend with, whose back bones are as flexible as willows subject to the whim and will of every passing storm. There are only two woman on this division now without an up-to-date, we must not cease our efforts. Have a heart to heart talk with these nons and continue to explain the benefits to them, not the monetary alone, but the general benefits. They will have to admit that we are right, and sooner or later they will keep their promises to join. If you have a thought put it on paper and send it to me. If you see an article which opposes your thought, and feel that you are right you need fear no one, send it anyway. To make a success, we must have the opinion of our members on all subjects, so let me hear from you. Bro. C. A. Sharp, third Toppenish, on his re- turn from a trip to northern Michigan, will take Lamar agency. Bro. E. B. Smith, agent at Wheeler for three years, bid in Thrall third. Bro. Gilland, fifth Pasco relay, resigned, now at Portland. Sister Collins bid in third Satus, relieving Bro. McKay. Sister Maxwell was at Kennewick on business, and Sister Hcnton, first Fish Trap, a Spokane visitor recently. Bro. D. C. Brown, agent Grandview, was off thirty days visiting Sound points and camping in the Cascades, hunting “little ducklets." Bro. D. J. Beattie has resumed at Outlook agency, after an absence of thirty days, visiting Tacoma and Portland. Bro. H. B. Wilson has returned from his east- ern trip to Granger agency. Bro. Milton Johnson, still has the reputation of being the F-4 man. Bro. I. E. Hunt, agent Mesa, bid in Parker agency, vice Mr. Graff, and Bro. E. J. McKinley bid in Mesa agency. Bro. Harvey McKeown, who relieved Bro. Lamarche for sixty days, is now working third Pasco Relay. Bro. C. H. Mockross has resumed duties as fourth trick there, after a sixty-days’ visit with his parents at Boyd, Wis. Bro. D. G. Daley bid in third Cunningham, and Bro. M. E. Wimmer, Providence. Mrs. Chadwick was on days there, while the gravel trains . were running. Bro. H. C. Questard returned from a three weeks’ vacation in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Ontario, is back at Cunningham; Bro. T. N. Holman, relieving Bro. C. G. Mason at Hatton, taking in the sights on the coast and back cast for three months. Bro. W. G. Oneil, first Prosser, was off ninety days, visiting at Portland during the hot spell. Bro. D. G. Daley, was on two weeks’ vacation in California. Bro. Acord, agent Lamar, bid in third Connell, vice Bro. C. J. Kylandcr. transferred to Pomona. Local Chairman Ilickey is on first Connell, after a two weeks’ stay in Idaho. Digitized by Google

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1580 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. B. E. Edwards, on second Pasco yard, has a bid in for first there, pending bulletin. Bro. S. H. Bullis, third Pasco yard, bid in third Parker. Bro. N. D. Starr, relieving Bro. Wyckoff, agent Dixie, also relieved Bro. Wilde, agent Waitsburg. Robert Hansen, car distributor Pasco, resigned to return to his old home at Oshkosh, Wis., re- lieved by Nick Byrne. Sister M. Pratt, third Fish Trap, resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Willis, a new man. Bro. Todd has returned to third Sprague, after a short visit to coast points. Bro. Hoffman, second Keystone, is laying off a few days. Bro. E. E. LaMarche relieved Mr. Wheeler on first Pasco relay, called home on account of the sudden illness of his father. Bro. C. M. Connley, second Pasco relay visited California for thirty days. Bro. S. A. Phelps, second Kennewick, was a Pasco caller recently. Bro. Virgil Wilson, third Mabton, has purchased a new visible Remington. George Funne, who carried an up-to-date in 1909 and resigned in the spring of 1910 to attend the Marquette University at Milwaukee, was on third Pasco yard during his sixty days' vacation, returning to Milwaukee to take up his school work September 15th, and will be a 1914 graduate. We wish him success. J. L. DeForce, division superintendent, went to St. Paul August 7th, on the official special, to attend the banquet there in honor of our new president, Mr. Hanford. Bro. L. L. Tremble, cashier Sunnyside, was a recent Sunday visitor at North Yakima. Bro. V. B. Djngledine, first Pasco yard, has resigned to enter the train service. Notes were received from Bro. Questerd and Sister Hcnton. Wish a few others would get busy and give us a lift. Cert. 606. Seattle Division — Bro. Keiser and wife, of Bryant, attended the ball game at Arlington recently. They made the trip on Bro. Reiser's new speeder. Bro. E. D. Johnstone has been relieving his father, agent Arlington, who is spending six weeks fishing in Canada. Bro. Heine is back at Snohomish first, after several weeks’ vacation. Mr. Lee is relieving Mr. Campbell on second Woolley. Bro. Dolan bid in Preston agency, vice W. A. Youngs, who returns to Harrington. Bro. Cross, who relieved all the boys at Arling- ton while on their vacations, is now on second Cle Elum. Bro. Bangs, formerly at Easton, was drowned while bathing at Mission Junction, on the C. P. R., recently. Bro. “Shoity” Anderson, who has been relieving the boys in “CF,” is now relieving Mr. Arnold at Ellensburg. Sister Fischer has resumed on Bristol first trick, relieved by Bro. Dick Walker, who also relieved Sister Lceper a few days while taking a trip to the Sound. Sister Jones has returned after several weeks* vacation in the East. Sister Gable is in the N. P. Hospital at Ta- coma. She was taken sick while at Maywood. Am glad to notice that the new relief men are carrying up-to-date cards. Bro. Gwinn has gone braking, relieved by Sister Hurlburt. Bro. Morgan, second Stampede, on a trip to Seattle recently, was relieved by Bro. Cross, who later relieved Bro. Leeper, second Cle Elam, ten days on a business trip to Montana, and Bro. Shisler a few days while trying the weather on the Sound. Bro. Parks, second Easton, has returned from his vacation, relieved by Bro. Carpenter. Bro. Powell, second Auburn depot, was relieved by Bro. Bell, from third at the yard office, and he by Bro. Searie. Cb*t. 1435. Yellowstone Division — We hope to be in a better position in the future to give the news on this division. The most important happening lately is the pass- ing of our greatly esteemed Bro. Lay, “FR,” so widely known as “Late Nite Wire Chief,” Glen- dive. This worthy brother had been with us for over three years, and his leaving for the great unknown makes us all sad, indeed. He was a young man of sterling character, perseverance and ability as a telegrapher. His place will be hard to fill. Bro. Lee Maguire was off for a few days, owing to the illness of his mother. Bro. J. G. Metzger has returned after several weeks’ visiting in the East and with friends along the line. Bro. H. L. Hitchcock has been promoted to the car dispatching job, vice Mr. Dutton, now extra in the dispatcher’s office. Bro. L. E. Bordwell is back from his vacation, relieving Bro. L. C. Pope, on a trip around the world. Miss Greene is being relieved by Mr. Brakhane. Owing to the recent washouts the boys are “get- ting theirs,” the agents adding the usual nota- tion to way-bills, “delayed account washout.” K. E. Abernathy, agent Sanders, has resigned, relieved by B. E. Sharp, one of the division’s old heads. Good luck to the telegraphers taken on recently with cards. “Nicodemus” take charge of those without. The “B Broms and C. S. Bronis Musical Co.” are soon to leave on their annual tour. Tjtieir little specialty is highly educational, as well as entertain- ing, and we feel proud to know that they are our brothers, in every sense of the word. Boys, any news you may have for the good of the cause will be glad'y accepted. Mutt and Jeff. Yellowstone Division Notes — Bio. 1. B. Hunt, who relieved O. R. Rich, agent Gladstone, when called to Glendive to take his visual re-examination, was relieved on second by Stockman, and he on third by Worrell. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1581 Mrs. A. W. Stcrland, of Dickinson, bas gone to Columbus, Mont., accompanied as far as Wor- den, Mont., by Mrs. Rich. Bro. R. W. Williams, of Richardton agency, has been checked in at Beach as agent. The men there will be pleased to work under him, as he is a good man for any old place. Bro. K. E. Julian bid in Lehigh agency, and T. S. Rutherford to Intake, Mont., agency, vice Gow, who went to Sims second, pending bulletin, vice Julian. Bro. Frank Buck, second Richardton, on three weeks' vacation, visiting relatives and friends, was relieved by H. A. Breisie, from third there, later assigned to second Terry. Horton closed July 31st, Carl Olson going on vacation to the Twin Cities. Bro. Van Pelt bid in third Hebron, and Bro. E. H. Murry the extra trick at Mandan. Bro. Wernsman, third New Salem, is off on account of hay fever, relieved by E. E. Finch. Agent Forsblad, at Almont, on sixty days' honey- moon, is being relieved by R. B. Lawrence. Bro. E. L. Stockman will spend his thirty days* vacation on his father-in-law’s ranch in Montana. Bro. Allen, first Glenullen, bid in Zejaith agency. Boys, let’s have a write-up from the “YS” Divi- sion every month, and get the nons in line. E. L. S., Cert. 1748. Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R. Cleveland and Toledo Divisions — Bro. J. P. West bid in the Mogadore agency. Bros. B. E. Miller and O. C. Brahm, Run Junc- tion, were obliged to double a few days on account of the shortage of men. Bio. L. Harpston, Stark, off three days on ac- count of sickness, was relieved by a new man who only worked one night, causing F. C. Hull and Bro. A. J. Mack to double two days. We now have two new men on the road having less than three months’ seniority, both landing Brewston yard office day and night jobs. Evi- dently the old heads do not care for the twelve- hour stunt. Boys, see that these new men are lined jip. Pattern after one of our brothers who has carried an up-to-date for sixteen years. Bro. E. H. McCreary bid in Kent third; E. II. Dayton, second 93d St. Cleveland, and Bro. T. D. Noel, extra Stark, bid in Huron south yard. E. E. Mizbe\,is on first and J. A. White on third Canton yard, extra. The man on Harmon third is reaping the bene- fits his fellow-workers are paying for. We have very few like him on the line, and a little work by the brothers will get them in line. “Night Hawk.” Houston & Texas Central R. R. Bro. Griffin, first Chaney Junction, who has accepted a better position with a private com- pany, has our best wishes for success. We arc sorry to lose a good man like him, and need more of his caliber. He was relieved by a new man, who has asked for application blanks, thanks to Bro. Griffin. Let’s all use our influence on our fellow-workers. If you are close to a non, give him no rest until he joins, and let us make this division solid. We can do so, if all will pull and work together. Bro. Richter, second Hempstead, is on second Hearne, relieved by Bro. Bennen, from Division 53. Bro. McCurdy, third Hempstead is to be mar- ried in September. All wish him great happiness. Bro. Fleetwood, night chief at Hearne, is now dispatching on third south end, while the regular man is laying off, and all the boys are glad to see him making good. On July 13th a meeting was held at Navasota, ten brothers being present. The failure of trains to run as expected prevented quite a number at- tending. Several very important suggestions were adopted, and the meeting was a success in every way, even to the refreshments. All were strongly in favor of continuing regular meetings at various points along the line, thereby enabling the different boys to attend. On August 17th a meeting was held at the Re 1 men’s Hall at Hempstead, thanks to Bro. Richie; , attended by only five members on account of the way trains were running. Notwithstanding the small attendance the meeting was lively and very enthusiastic. Bro. Billings, third Bryan, claims a larger glass of coca-cola is served in Hempstead than in any town in the North American Continent. Mattingly and myself, of course, agreed. Among the several motions adopted was one by Bro. Cooper, to make a general plea to all mem- bers of Division 57 to donate at least $1.00 each for the benefit of Bro. Ferrill, of Division 132, Madison, Fla. All the brothers to remit to Bro. Moseley, our secretary and treasurer, at Rice, Tex., who will forward the money to Bro. Ferrill. We should all help this worthy brother. - His case is endorsed by the general chaiiman of Division 132, and that division has helped him several times already. His case is stated in the July Teleg- rapher, on page 1154. Don’t fail to send in your money. It will never be regretted. Another good motion, made by Bro. Davis, Col- lege Station, and carried, was that all the brothers handle their respective positions with the least com- plaint possible, thereby showing the officers of the company that the O. R. T. is made up of respon- sible and competent men who are a credit to the roaJ and its interests and to the Order. We will all gain by showing that good feeling exists among Boys, send any news you may hear of addressed to College Station. “Old Grif” made us a good correspondent, and until another bobs up it is up to me. We have to have a write-up every month. Some one say the word and he can be corre- spondent. Don’t fail to keep after that non you are work- ing with. If you have no application papers, write either myself, or Bro. Moseley, at Rice, Tex. We must have the road solid by next month. Write a letter to the non, if you are not working with him, and get him that way. Digitized by Google

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1582 The Railroad Telegrapher. Our next meeting will be held at Chaney Junc- tion, on September 21st. Make it the banner meet- ing of them all. Everyone come out and see how much good we can do. Write the chief dispatcher for your transportation in time, so you will be all fixed to hop on the train and get there, and he will fix it good on freight trains if necessary. Bro. Griffin will see that we have a good place to meet. “No card, no favors,” and let’s all work together. Come on with the news items. Local Chairman. Southern Ry. Members Knoxville Division: There should be more discussions for the good of the Order in the lodge room, but it seems almost impossible to get the men to go out to the meetings. In future I will expect the members to attend the meetings and discuss such matters. Just criticism helps us guard against mistakes in the future. On sev- eral occasions your local chairman, in trying to help some brother in distress on account of sick- ness, or in purchasing flowers for some decea’sed brother, has had his efforts rewarded- with criti- cism, which seems unjust, as we have no fund on this division for such purposes, although you have been urged time and again to have one. The custom practiced by your local chairman in the past in collecting these funds has seemed to be the only way open to do so. Let us all in future attend the meetings and devise a plan that will obviate this. Those who do not feel inclined to comply with such requests as have been made in the past should at least reserve their criticism until they propose a better plan, as it is my duty to take action in such cases and then my respon- sibility ceases. Spend your time, brothers, working on the non- members. Take an interest in your work for the company and we will be all the more successful in the upbuilding of our Order. President Perham has said: “There arc enough enemies on the outside without having to deal with enemies in the ranks.” A card of membership is one thing; a union man is another. Let’s try to eliminate all strife and dissension from our division. With the co-operation of our loyal brothers the past several years, at the dose of each year the division has stood 95 and 98 per cent. The responsibility for keeping up and increasing this good record is upon the individual members of this division. The chairman can not do it without their assistance. With the 45,000 member'* paying their dues will- ingly into this million-dollar organization4, with the benefits and protection that is being enjoyed by the men, it should not be necessary to solicit members nor have to keep constantly after certain men to pay up. The nons know that we have a good agreement, and when our members extend to them the same fraternal courtesies and favors as they give to the members, they encourage them in remaining on the outside. There are non-mem- bers here who have never held a card, others who have not paid dues for two or three years. You must try and have the non with whom you work get a card, instead of endeavoring to get them back to work when they lose out. Then the local chairman can handle their grievances for them in the proper manner. It is just as much the duty of the individual members as it is the chairman's to see that the non gets in line, to look after flowers for deceased members, to look after the sick brothers, and any other matter affecting the welfare of the organization on the division; there- fore, we are going to expect you to assume your part of the responsibility in these matters. Our motto, “No card, no favors,” properly enforced, will make solid any division. Is it not a mighty lame excuse for men to offer that they can not pay their dues when they have received over $200.00 benefits in the past two years? A non-unionist has no righf to take the benefits his fellow-craftsman has paid out his money in dues to secure. He gets that to which he has no claim morally, and is a stumbling block in the path of the onward advance of the wage- earner. We want to save the expense of sending a man over the division this year to get in the nons and have the delinquents pay up, and it can be done if every member will do his part. To get results we must have united action, and while we remain loyal to our organization do not forget the inter- ests of the company; as it prospers so shall we, by rendering good service. A card of membership in our Order will soon be the only recommenda- tion necessary when looking for work or neejing l.clp, if we mould our action both as to morality and service, but it can not be brought about by sleeping oil duty, violation of Rule “G,” misuse of transportation and other violations and careless- ness. No other division has a better set of dis- patchers and officials than this one. They are fair and in many cases vCry lenient, but there should be no advantage taken of this, and we hope the men will endeavor to cut down the number of demerits. Come to the meetings. There we can talk these matters over with much better satisfaction than to discuss them here. With kind personal regards. Fraternally yours, W. H. Cord, L. C. Knoxville Division Notes — Brothers, if there is a delay in getting your carJs, investigate it and you will get satisfactory results. Your chairman will always be glad to issue a receipt for money you pay him for applica- tions or dues. But remember that the local chair- man does not receive dues; they should go to Bro. J. W. Burgess, Charlottesville, Va., and the insur- ance assessments to Bro. L. W. Quick, St. Louis. It is a duty you owe to yourself and the organi- zation to pay your dues promptly and get your new card as soon as possible. The time has now arrived when a card of membership is all the recommendation a brother needs when seeking work or needing help, and we must see that no undesirable character gets in this organization. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1583 The more increase and other concessions some men receive the louder they proclaim that they are not able to pay their dues. They received from $4.00 to $6.00 increase last agreement, vacation, etc., and have been working every day. Such excuses will not be accepted any longer. Some of the lions have even gone to some of the officials and claimed the O. R. T. was hounding them because they wouldn’t join the organization; such action only shows the officials what little manhood or prin- ciple these men have. Recently a non got into trouble and thought he would make a hit by telling the official, who called him on the carpet, that he was not a mem- ber of the O. R. T. because he did not have the money to pay his dues. The official replied, “Well you ought to have paid your dues, you have been getting the increase right along.” We should do everything possible to have the nons who won’t help pay the bills left out of the agreement next year. He has no moral right to the benefits secured through the efforts and ex- pense of his fellow men. Recently a gentleman from a neighboring line, without solicitation, sent his application to our local chairman with a letter which, in part, read as follows: ‘‘I wish to become a member of your valuable Order, and enclose the blanks with $8.50 to cover same. We have no organization on our line, and I realize that for the present at least I will not receive any returns for my money, but I wish to carry a card in the grand organization that has done and is doing so much for the telegraphers throughout the country, and I hope to receive something some day.” How about this brother compared to some of our non-members he^e enjoying an increase from year to year, with a contract to protect their in- terests, and yet they can not be prevailed upon to join and help pay for the benefits they enjoy. They are certainly void of any shame or principle. We must not leave it to one man to do all the organizing, but every member must get interested in the work, and remember our motto: “No card, no favors.” We should not be satisfied until every worthy non is in our ranks. Several applications have been received recently. Let us now get to work in earnest and bring about the desired result. Let the 200 members here throw their strength witli the local chairman, and go against the nons as one solid army. We regret to hear of Bro. F. A. Calfee’s illness, and wish him a speedy recovery. He has just re- mitted $9.60 for his new card and insurance assess- ment. This is a good example for some of the regular men blessed with good health and working •very day to follow. F. E. Porter, second Bearden, in the past two years has received benefits of over $200.00. It is about time he was making good his promise to join. R. W. Clark, Loudon, who has recently taken a course in Chicago for an oculist, with good O. R. T. money, and is working it on the side, don’t seem to “see” his way clear to pay any of it back in dues. We don’t see how the glasses he makes would fit a union man. Howard Mills, a former member, now at Cleve- land, Tenn., is with the South Bend Watch Co., selling the Studebaker railroad watch, advertised in our journal. Certs. 48 and 835, Ass’t Div. Cor. Atlanta Division , North End — Bulletin dated August 15th states that we will need fifteen first-class operators to work south of Macon during the winter months. Every indica- tion points to another successful year. Let’s co- operate with each other, with our chief dispatcher and dispatchers, and make every effort to have it so. Good business and prompt handling of business by the road insures future business and means more for us. So let’s get our hearts in the work and help the trains, the dispatcher and others as well as ourselves, and don’t forget to get a card and do your duty like a man. Answer calls promptly and take needed rest when off duty and things will look much brighter for us than ever before. Start an organizing campaign, and ^sk the man at the next block if he has the necessary docu- ments to insure him the courtesies that only a card can; if not, get Bro. Dellinger to send him an application and you keep after him till he fills it out and sends it in with the cash. We are sorry to chronicle the death of Conduc- tor E. E. Salmon, who was killed at Dalton by being run over by 67s engine the morning of WeJnesday, August 20th. He was badly mangled, his head being entirely severed from his body.. He was walking along the track checking up his train and the engine backed down on him. A beautiful floral piece was presented by the em- ployes of all departments at Rome, as well as three or four from Atlanta. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the Atlanta Division of this Order. Bro. H. L. Kennon, who for years has been on the Atlanta Division, having worked at Rome a number of years and later in “Z" office, and was until his present illness chief clerk to Chief Dis- patcher Langford, is in the Georgian Hospital, in Atlanta, for an operation for appendicitis and for an abscess of the bladder, and, I understand, a second operation will have to be performed on account of the latter trouole. His wife has just leturned from the hospital, where a long illness was successfully fought. We are starting a sub- scription list for Bro. Kennon, wholly without his knowledge and consent, and, I understand, over $250.00 has already been raised in the Atlanta office to help defray these expenses, which will run something over $600.00. Boys, this is a chance to help in a cause you will never regret. After you have read this, if you haven’t already con- tributed, send whatever you can to me at Rome. Ga., and I will receipt you for it, and assure you that Bro. Kennon will receive it promptly. Let’s aid our brother in his dire distress. 1 am start- ing letters out to all the boys along the line and Digitized by Google

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1584 The Railroad Telegrapher. more than likely you will have received one and remitted before you read this, just a few cents from every one will- help more than can be im- agined. Bro. J. L. Gossett, from ejtra duty Inman yards, is back to first “K” tower, relieving E. H. York. Bro. H. G. Gay, second Rome, off on account of the sickness of his wife, was relieved by Bro. J. H. Massengill, extra, who later relieved Bro. R. R. Jones, of first there, and also Bro. E. Middlebrooks, third Rome, on vacation. Bro. Mas- sengill went to south shops Atlanta upon return of Bro. Jones. Dots are scarce this month, owing to my absence, but will try and give you full movements next time. ' “Work, 'No card, no favors.’ ” Div. Cos. Charlotte Dir-tsion , South End — Bro. G. A. Barker, second Lula, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. J. C. F. Clyatt, of third, and he by Bro. R. L. Johnston. Bro. L. Elliott, third “X” Keys, resigne 1, re- lieved by R. L. Pearson on bid. Bro. T. M. Perry, second Duluth, resigned, to second Gainesville, and Bro. R. Franklin, Central agency to Commerce agency. Bro. W. L. Avie, second Toccoa, on vacation, relieved by Bro. R. L. Johnston. Bro. H. (). Boggs, first Lula, assigned first Toccoa, relieved by Bro. C. W. Berry, second Gainesville, assigned first Lula, relieved by R. E. Pierce, extra. Bro. T. C. Poole, third Cornelia, assigned to second Mt. Airy, relieved by Bro. C. C. Harris on bid. Bro. J. A. Srober, third Norcross, on vacation, relieved by W. M. Tollison. Bio. C. E. King, third Harbin, on vacation, re- lieved by B. T. Littleton (beginner), and Bro. J. M. Martin, third Westminster, by C. J. Mulkey, an old-timer who lives there and has been out of the service for a year. W. Persha, manager message side Greenville, off a few days sick, relieved by J. F. Ayres, second (train order) Greenville, and lie by Bro. P. J. Lyles, third Fallis, relieved by F. T. Brock (beginner). Bro. A. D. Ivie, third Alto, resigned, relieved by O. Bass; Bro. A. H. Holland, second Nor- cross, by R. Boggs; Sister L. Folger, first Fallis, by Bro. A. E. Folger, second, and he by W. M. Tollison. Business continues good and operators scarce; men wanting off and no one to relieve them. Bro. S. P. Thornton assigned to Suwanee sec- ond, relieved by Bro. F. A. Sheriff on third Duluth on bid. Bro. J. N. Wallace, on a trip to his home in North Carolina on account of sickness, was re- lieved by C. J. Mulkey. Bro. J. II. Tollison, second Liberty, on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. II. L. Watkins, of third. Bros. A. E. Folger and P. J. Lyles, second and third Fallis, have changed tricks for a short while. Bro. Lyle*-. off a few days, was relieved by K. Boggs. Bro. J. N. Sims secured Central agency, re- lieved on first there by Bro. B. H. Johnston, and he on second by Bro. E. H. Brown, relieved on third by Bro. E. Walker, from the A. G. S. Bro. George Walters, second Madison, was off two days sick, relieved by C. J. Mulkey. Bro. T. M. Perry, second Duluth, secured sec- ond Gainesville, relieved by E. Pierce until bid in by Bro. T. C. Poole, second Mt. Airy, relieved by Bro. R. L. Johnston. Bro. Henry Traber, third Mt. Airy, on vacation, was relieved by J. H. Gibson (beginner). Bros. J. A- Barker and J. F. Clyatt, second and third Lula, have exchanged tricks for awhile on account of Bro. Clyatt’s eyes. Bro. E. H. Brown, third Central, off a few days owing to illness of his wife, was relieved by Bro. E. Walker, from A. G. S. Bro. P. J. Garvey, third Greenville, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. P. F. Lyles, third Fallis, and he by R. Boggs. Bro. W. H. Roysdale, second Westminster, on vacation, relieved by C. J. Mulkey. B. W. Grant. Queen & Crescent Route (North). First, Second and Third Districts — With the assistance of the brothers, I am going to have a few words each month in the journal. Anyone knowing of any news matters will greatly accommodate by mailing the items to me about the twentieth. It is our duty to contribute a few lines each month. Send them in. I’ll guarantee you they go to Bro, Quick and you will all be duly credited with all received. The completion of the “hello” was counted on about September 20th, and we should endeavor to render the desired service. On page 1257 of the July issue of the journal, near the bottom of first column, we find that a certain conductor on the I. C. copied orders over the phone and deliv- ered them to the engineer, going on down the line. Now, no matter who you are, or where you are, when you take an order over a phone, you then and there become an operator and come under the jurisdiction of the national law cover- ing the working hours of operators. Refer to your July journal, pages 1142, second column, and 1145, second column, and read the court’s decision on places called “offices, towers,” etc. Trainmen who copy orders and act on them vio- late the 11-hour law, not saying anything about the 9-hour clause, and they should consider that some of us are married men with families depend- ing on us, all striving for an honest living. We should take this matter up promptly with the proper parties and see that we get our rights. Bro. R. E. True and wife, Corinth, Ky., are on an extended trip to points in the North and West, Bro. J. W. Gardner relieving. E. V. Hunt, agent Bracht, Ky., is on vacation, relieved by Ray Gardner. Understand Mr. Hunt who bid in Bracht nights, is contemplating matri- mony. We shall expect him to be able to present the credentials if assigned to a telegraph job. Bro. J. J. Sheehan, agent Greendale, Ky., on vacation, was relieved by Sister Julia McGinnis. Digitized by U,ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1585 Bro. S. A. Marshall, Erlanger first, visited his parents at Hinton, Ky., recently. Bro. C. C. Rawlins bid in Rogers Gap agency, vice Bro. A. Tricky, awarded Annadel third. Bro. W. H. VVhiscnhunt, agent-operator Blan- chet, and family, on shopping visit to Cincinnati, took in the Moose parade and other pleasures. Bro. S. M. Matthews has been awarded Hinton, Ky., agency, vice Bro. J. W. Gardner, awarded Blanchet second. Extra Agent and Operator Zed Henderson, who moved his headquarters to Blanchet, is reliev- ing Bro. W. H. Sellman, second Nicholas ville. Mrs. J. J. Sheehan, of Greendale, Ky., (ex- sister on account of retirement), has returned home, after visiting friends and relatives in Cin- cinnati and Blanchet. Bro. A. A. Jenkins, first “EG” tower, while attending court, was relieved by Mrs. Grayson,' who later relieved Bro. Grayson (alias “Cody Bill”) on third “EG” tower, while he went fishing. Bro. Charles Ribble, “KJ” tower days, taking his fifteen per, was relieved by Bro. Haggard, a new man from the Southern. Bro. H. O. Crain, new extra dispatcher, first, second and third “DE” Oakdale, called to Dan- ville recently to work second “DE” on Second District, is making good. All of the boys on the Third District were sorry to have him leave and wish him success. Bro. Swann, first Emory Gap, off fifteen days leading the “L. Y.” on around down about Coul- terville, was relieved by Bro. Grayson, from “EG” tower, and he by Mrs. Grayson, who will soon have an up-to-date. Bro. Thompson, Cave Springs nights, is on vaca- tion, Bro. Haggard relieving. Another case \>f the double harness, we understand. Bro. M. Kelly, Williamstown second, was off several days assisting the flood sufferers. Thanks to Bro. Gardner and “Cody Bill” Graysofl for items. Give us some more next month. Everyone please send two or three, no matter if only one and it's about yourself, let it come. We all don’t know what’s going on all over the line, and notes will be received with pleasure. W. R. W. Queen & Crescent Route ( North ) Notes — We were sorry to lose our local chairman, who has resigned to accept a position with another road. We all wish him well and appreciate what he did while with us. We should make a good search for a successor and get one who will give us good service. Thanks to the one brother who never fails to send in lots of good news and keeps up the north end all right. Bro. Brice, second Tuscaloosa, has resigned; re- lieved by Bro. Hare pending bulletin. Bro. G. S. Griffin, agent Boligee, resigned; re- lieved by Bro. Kelly, and went to second Boligee. Bro. J. J. Carter, second York, has resigned to accept a position with another road. York, Springville, Sulphur Springs and Tusca- loosa second and Parker siding third and “NO” agency are now on bulletin. Bro. Hulett, second Hariston, has resigned to accept a position as telephone linwman. Bro. Allen, agent Woodstock, visiting relatives in Tennessee, was relieved by J. H. Anderson of first. Several of the boys are unable to take vacations on account of the shortage of men. Bro. J. O. Butler has returned to Fort Wayne, Ala., with his bride. Bro. Warner, agent, off for ten days, was re- lieved by J. G. Lawson. Bro. R. L. White has returned after fifteen days’ vacation. • Bro. Paul Rodgers relieved Bro. E. H. Johnson, agent Morganville, a few days while off to see his sick brother. Bro. Moseley has resigned and accepted a posi- tion with the linemen. We hope he will still continue to carry an up-to-date. Bro. Wamble has returned from a trip to Chat- tanooga. We hope the three brothers at “HD” will see that the man on first gets an up-to-date. Trenton, second, closed several days while Bro. Rodgers was relieving Bros. White and Johnson. The boys on Caldwell first and second had to double several days when third man failed to show up. Bro. Driskell on vacation, was relieved by W. T. Williams. Bro. Warner is back from his vacation. Our chief has returned from his vacation, which puts all the dispatchers back on their regular tricks. Bro. Higdon visited friends at “FH” recently. The agent at “NO” has been consigned to the tin can brigade. We hope some good brother will land that job. E. G. Wright is now on the extra list. Hoping to receive a lot of good news for the next write up. Div. CoR>( Cert> 43 lf Box 42, Woodstock, Ala. Queen & Crescent Route (South). N. O. & N E. R. R. — A meeting was held in the parlors of the Great Southern Hotel, Meridian, Sunday afternoon, August 17th, for the purpose of going over sev- eral things of importance to the membership. While the attendance was small, we had a very interesting meeting, but there were a good many absent who could have been present if they had cared enough to go. Bro. Hyde and Bro. Burt went from Lymberton and we do not see why others who live near by could not have gone. Bro. 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1586 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bra. J. H. Weems, of Hattiesburg, just returned after a very pleasant vacation, relieved by C. G. Jemison, who has been put back to work after being out of service several weeks. Bro. M. R. Carpenter, of second Hattiesburg, on vacation, was relieved by C. G. Jemison. Bro. Carpenter was used as relief man at En- terprise and Pearl River a few days on account of the sickness of Bros. Bishop and Read. Bro. Jim Daly, whq has been spending his vaca- tion with his parents at Eastabuchie, relieved Mr. Martin and Bro. Noonan there for their vacations, also his father, the agent, a few days. We note with pleasure that “Jimmy’* made the highest average in his class at college last session. He returns again in September at the opening and we predict for him a very bright future. Bro. W. F. Horne, relief agent, is relieving Agent Singleton, at Vossburg, for his fifteen days’ annual vacation. We hope some good mem- ber will succeed in writing the application of Mr. Singleton, as we can not see any excuse why he should not be with us. Bro. W. E. Ramsey, of Sandersville, spent part of his vacation with relatives in Tennessee. Bro. Bilbo reports landing several nons this month, making our line-up more complete. H. D. Evans, non at Poplarville, is going to join the O. R. T. when “they” quit writing him up In the journal. He prefers to remain in a class with a few hundred, instead of with forty-five thousand libcry-loving members. We may quit talking and writing about the nons some time, but it will be after they are all gone never to return. Bro. T. M. Fuller, recently appointed postmaster at Hattiesburg, still possesses an up-to-date card and has had one for a good many years. We will remember him as the obliging and efficient agent at that point for many years with the North Eastern R. R. and Southern Express Company, who re- signed to engage in business more remunerative and has won the high regard and good will of every one. He was appointed postmaster over a goodly number of applicants. Div. Cor. A. & V. R. R.— With no write-up appearing in the journal from this road for some time, it would seem that there were no interest being taken, but judging from the way the members pay up their dues, they all feel a great interest and members working togthcr with non-members should encourage them to get in line with us. It’s now Bro. Strickland at Brandon. Bro. Atkins, agent at Forest, on his fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. McGough, relief agent. Bro. West, agent Fake, who has been down with typhoid fever for some time, we are glad to know is now improving. He is being relieved by Bro. Sasser and he by I ho. Melton, relieved by Mr. Ball (with Postal) third Forest. No matter who you are, if you have any dope, send to the local chairman for the write-up. I note the telegraphers on the Central of Georgia have just closed a deal for a ten hour day for one-man jobs and straight eight-hour day for relay jobs. A ten-hour day for some of us old A. & V. fifteen-hour boys would taste mighty good. Cert. 5. Chicago & North-Western Ry. Galena Division — The regular monthly meeting was held in DcKalb, 111., Saturday, August 9th. Bro. Troy, general chairman, was with us, and all present were more than pleased to see him. The subject he had was expressly on schedule matters. Quite a number of interesting subjects were discussed and some of you don’t know what you really- missed by being absent. iLet’s get together, boys, and see if we can’t have 80 per cent at our next meeting. Bro. Todd, third Elgin, was off for a few days recently on account of the death of his father, relieved by E. B. Early. “DG” tower, Crystal Lake, has been opened up with Bro. Leavagood in charge. Bro. A. L. Jackson bid in Terra Cotta agency, J. Johnson resigned. A change was made In running the sand jobs on the Fox River line, commencing August 11th. which may mean a little extra work for some of the boys. Three sand crews from the Wisconsin Division will run via “DG” tower as far as Algon- quin and return to “DG" tower with the sand. Two Galena Division crews will run as far as Richardson pit, Carpcntersville, from Proviso, pull- ing the sand pits on th^ir return south. Bro. Sheller, of Union Grove, is enjoying a few weeks’ vacation, relieved by Mr. Anderson. Bro. Strew, formerly of Dlv. 71, bid in second Nelson. W. B. Jaycox, agent Marengo, returned August 15th, and Mr. Connors then relieved Mr. Aye, third, West Chicago, on vacation. Bro. Johnson, first Peoria, is spending his vaca- tion in Denver, Colo., and other western points. Bro. Gleason, first Nelson, has returned from a three weeks’ vacation up in Michigan. “Jack” says all the Michigan girls look good to him, but lie came back alone. Ed Downey, third trick air line dispatcher, is night chief at present. Mr. Stewart is taking his vacation. The new extension from Peoria to Benld will soon be finished and probably be operated exclu- sively by telephones. Bro. Teufel, night leverman “NY,” transferred to **FD” tower, Peoria. Bro. Zanger, day lever- man at "NY,” spent most of his two weeks’ vaca- tion watching the Cubs play ball. There are two new brothers at “NJ” tower, Ben Yicth and Lee Clayton. Suers. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1587 Wisconsin Division — Our regular correspondent is taking his annual vacation, hence the scarcity of items on this divi- sion. On his return he will no doubt have some- thing of* interest to tell us. Three meetings were held on the division, as fol- lows: Milwaukee, August 14th; Harvard, August 15th, and Chicago, August 16th. These meetings were well attended considering the extremely hot weather and the rain we encountered at Milwau- kee. While we can not exactly blame a brother for not coming out in the rain or the hot weather, we feel proud of the fact that the attendance at Harvard and Chicago was more than we expected. Some of the boys around Harvard had to walk two or three miles to get home in time for a little “hay” and duty. This certainly shows tim- ber of the finest quality. The Chicago meeting is deserving of special notice on account of the great interest displayed in the many important matters discussed, both by members of the division and visitors, and we should not fail to extend appreciation to the mem- bers of the general offices who graced that meet- ing with their presence, and last, but not least, our well-known brother, G. Dal Jones, of Division 91, who favored us us with a very good and in- structive talk. General Chairman Bro. James Troy attended all three meetings and expressed his satisfaction at the excellent work being done on the division. He assured the boys that he appreciated their pro- gressiveness and prophesied that with a long and strong pull, all together, we would soon be one of the best, if not the best, organized divisions on the system. Brothers, each one of us is an organizer in a way. How many have you talked to about the Q, R. T. ? How many nons have you visited? How many petitions have you secured? Let us get out and hustle. When we do this we are working for ourselves. Do it now. Bro. W. H. Coburn has resumed work on second Harvard, relieving Bro. DeChant, who then re- lieved Bro. Newhauser, first j^llis, on vacation. Bro. R. L. Herrick has resumed work at first Harvard, after a vacation of a few weeks. Bro. Brunhart to Eden, acting agent while Bro. Wollmer is breaking in on second at tower “SW,” which he received on bulletin. Bro. C. P. Regan is enjoying a vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Richardson. Bro. Coburn presented a schedule of the Cana- dian Northern to the writer, and we think it is some schedule. The O. R. T. boys are coming in good shape looking for positions on the Wisconsin Division. It is very gratifying from “GO’s” end to get hold of an operator once in a while. Keep busy after the non at your station. There are a good many still on the line. Relieve them of that soreness and make them feel cheer- ful and get into the band wagon at once. Acting Div. Cor. Chicago Terminal District — Bro. C. M. Scarlan, second Lake street, was off two weeks, visiting relatives in Iowa. Bro. R. J. Freeman, second Lake street, pro- moted to night director at Clinton, vice C. R. Hudson, going into private business. D. C. Morrison, of Canal Jet., is now a member. Welcome, Bro. Morrison. We still have a few nons that we must get lined up. Do not be afraid to approach any leverman on this subject. Keep after them all the time and explain to them why it is for their own good to join. “There’s a reason.” Mr. Mann, formerly a gateman at the depot, we understand, is now at Clinton street on the split trick. This is certainly a very singular line of promotion, but we can hope for nothing better in that line until we take a hand in it ourselves. Get busy, fall in line and then we will march. We hope to be able to hold a meeting before long. If you have a grudge against anyone, forget it. Come to the meeting and we will have a nice, sociable time together. Hereafter please send your news items to the local chairman not later than the twenty-fifth of the month. Div. Coa. Madison Division — Bro. F. S. Cain is on a trip through Canada and expects to go to Edmundton before return- ing. He will visit with Charles Eiger, formerly agent at North Freedom. Bro. C. M. Keefe, from tower “DO,” relieved him on Caledonia first, relieved by Bro. Frank, who lost out at North Freedom when the automatic signals were placed in operation, as did many others. Tower “CS” was placed on a twelve-hour basis when the automatic signals went into operation, hours being 7 p. m. to 7 a. m. This office takes care of the wye tower “CS” to tower “PD” dur- ing these twelve hours, and tower “PD” does the blocking from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. around this wye. This work was done by tower “CS.” In addition to taking train orders for trains, tower “PD” to Belton, as is done days at tower “PD,” “CS” reports main line trains and the west end trains. Bro. J. J. Schleck relieved C. Hansen at “SC,” on a trip to Duluth, Ashland and Chicago. Bro. Schleck also relieved his brother Mat, agent Wonewoc, when he went to Norwalk to attend the golden wedding of his wife’s grandparents. John is now relieving Bro. T. Jordan, Recdsburg sec- ond. Bro. W. VV. .Brown, tower “CS” third, had an operation performed on one of his eyes at Mil- waukee, and is now at his home in Madison. Bro. C. R. Fisher’s broken leg is doing nicely and he will soon be able to sit up. Bro. C. A. Humtnell is relieving him at Oregon agency. Bro. C. W. Hessclburg, whom the automatics displaced at Oregon, is now relieving Bro. A. G. Bass, agent Barncvcid, who is having trouble with his teeth. Bro. II. R. I’igg is on a trip to the Pacific Coast, accompanied by his children. A. C. Tuttle is relieving him at tower “BR” Merrimac. Digitized by C-ooQle

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1588 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. J. A. Kucher, agent Ridgeway, was a recent Madison caller between trains. Relief men are scarce. Superintendent Nash is on his annual vacation, relieved by Assistant Superintendent Layden, from Friendship. Dispatcher W. H. Holden is now on his annual vacation, and Charley Hilliard is back on third south end. This ends the dispatchers’ vacations at Baraboo. Bro. C. G. Stephens has bid in Footville, and Bro. A. B. Steinhoff, Merrimac. ' There seems to be a failure somewhere in the new way we had to get the changes, and our write-up is short. Div. Cos. West Iowa Division — A very enthusiastic meeting was held at Carroll, Iowa, Thursday evening, August 7th, when Bros. Troy and Kempkes gave us a very good talk and cleared our minds on several things on which we were in doubt. We have arranged to hold a meet- ing at least every sixty days. We can see by our last meeting that we must get together to find out what is to be done and in what way. We hope Bros. Troy and Kempkes can be with us in our future meetings and that a good many more of the brothers can arrange to come. Let us try to make every future meeting better. Harold, the eleven-year-old son of Bro. I. E. Smith, agent Harlan, accidentally shot and killed himself while playing with a revolver July 29th. Bro. Smith and family have our heartfelt sympathy. Bro. L. F. Wier has been working in Boone as extra dispatcher and making good. We all hope for his future success. Bro. W. P. Welch, agent Maple River, on his honeymoon, took in Denver, Salt Lake City, Port- land and several other important points along the coast, spent several days near Vail and Westside, Iowa, and visited friends at Herrick, S. Dak. He was relieved by Bro. Cash, now on second “BX,” Council Bluffs, relieved on third Dunlap by Mr. Olmstead. Bro. A. W. Lyman has returned from his trip through the South and is now day trick agent at Jefferson. C. Bridgeford bid in Vail agency, vice Bro. Anderson, who bid in Arcadia, Iowa, agency. Bro. Anderson and family went to Denver on his vacation and relieved Mr. Walters at Westside, Iowa, a few days before going to Arcadia. Bro. C. O. Schrocder has returned from a trip through the South and is now on third Carroll, Iowa. Bro. H. M. Schlrtz, better known as "Red,” relieved on second Carroll, Iowa, by Bro. Jennings, is now working second dispatcher’s trick at Soo City and is making good. Wc all hope for his future and miss him very much on the West Iowa. Bro. Cristenson, second Grand Junction, Iowa, “JW” tower, is now in "RN” Boone. Bro. Center, of Crescent, Iowa, and Bro. Less Vineaugx, of Lasalle, Colo., enjoyed a pleasant trip recently to Denver, Colorado Springs and other western scenic points. Bro. J. E. Hopkins has been called away owing to the death of a relative. Bro. C. H. Jennings, since the death of his father, has moved his mother and sister from Audubon, Iowa, to Carroll, where they will make their future home. Our division is very short of operators at present and we still have a few nons, but we hope to be solid in the near future. The nons may come and the nons may go, but the O. R. T. must go on forever. When Judas betrayed the Maker he had man- hood enough to hang himself, but it don’t look like the scabs have very much manhood nowadays. Three of our nons at one place got a raise on our last schedule. I guess they were well pleased, but as yet have not heard of them thanking the O. R. T. for it. F. C. B. Sioux City Division — The long dry spell was recently broken by a heavy downpour over almost the entire State and Iowa again takes its place at the front as "the garden spot of the world,” which means lots of business for all of us. Bro. Gabrielson at Salix temporarily. Mr. Crandall bid In Turin, Helper Health, from Kinggly is at Breda and Bro. Gabrielson at Salix pending bulletin. Bro. Roach relieved Bro. Eck at Dayton; Bro. Hays relieved at Famhamville; Bro. Guille re- lieved at Stratford and also at Danbury while Watson was doing extra dispatching. Bro. Hollowell resigned and Bro. Bowman re- turned to Mondamin second. Bro. Sands is now in Ames (Iowa Division) freight office. The State Fair is now in its glory, but owing to the straight two-cent fare applied by the rail- roads few round-trip tickets are being sold. Now- adays the auto is cutting such a swath in the p*assenger business that it seems to be only a question of time when short haul excursion trains will be entirely abandoned. Bro. Clanahan has strong aspirations for the heavyweight championship belt. Bro. Sheever, of Jewel, took his Sunday-school class to Lake View recently for an outing. We didn’t go. A list from Bro. Kempkes shows that a few have not yet arranged for a new card. Don’t mis- understand the slight increase in rates which does away with all special assessments and puts every member on an equal footing. Quite a num- ber never met the special assessments and we had no way to compel them to do so. In this appeal it should be thoroughly understood that you are doing no one a personal favor except yourself. Some one must take an interest in these matters or the organization would soon be a dead letter. We hope the men who got the raise last time will show their real manhood and pay up Digitized by Google

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1589 The Railroad Telegrapher. their dues. In this connection the following poetical sketch suggests itself: “Not gold, but only men Can make a nation great and strong; Men who for truth and honor’s sake Stand fast and suffer long." No news from “DF” at Mondamin this month. The blow must have killed father. The territory traversed by the Northwestern lines is universally prosperous this year. Therefore, about February 1st the telegraphers ought to enjoy a little more prosperity. The Tramp. Minnesota Division — Recent assignments: Third telegrapher, St. Peter Jet., Bro. L. Kraft; St. Charles, S. E. Bir- dleback; Walnut Grove, Bro. F. Mayer; agent and telegrapher, Byron. G. P. Skeels; second telegra- pher, Eagle Lake, J. J. Presnall; first telegrapher, Candy, Bro. E. C. Mielke. I want to thank the boys who sent me the news for this write-up. It pays to advertise and let the other fellows know what we are doing. Dispatchers Cuttler and Cassiday, Winona, took their vacations in August. Cassiday is trying to regain his health and Billy Cuttler is resting up for the chicken season. Extra Dispatcher D. R. Car- roll enjoyed a few days’ vacation, visiting various points of interest in Iowa and Minnesota during the first of August. Bro. II. N. Sorenson is still on vacation build- ing up in health. This will please his many friends. The gravel trains are now a matter of history, but they did good work in the short time the shovel was on this division, due in a large measure to the co-operation of the men in the district where the gravel was distributed. • The division officials appreciate this kind of team work, as It enables them to make a good showing. Bro. I. V. Furcy returned to Stockton when the gravel trains were pulled off at Courtland pit. Mr. Knutson, a new man, worked there a few days. It is now Bro. R. M. Graham, second Marshall, making that point solid. This shows the good work that can be accomplished where the brothers work on their neighbors or office mates. Agent Dclvin, at Havana, called to Chicago on August 3d on account of the serious injury to his daughter at Elgin, 111. Bro. II. F. Jankc. who re- lieved him, was relieved at Janesville by M. S. Daly, from Courtland. Bro. Janke also relieved the agent at Elgin, Minn., on vacation. Bro. D. M. Walrath, agent Janesville, is keeping bachelor's hall while his family is aivay visitin'-. Bro. E. J. Yackcl, a former agent on this line, now an agent for Soo Line in X. Dakota, visited a few days with Bro. J. J. Klein, agent Sanborn. J. H. Furey, agent Stockton, spent several days in and around Sleepy Eye visiting friends and relatives. Telegrapher Holcomb is now at Mankato Jet. days. H. J. Yackel, third St. Charles, visited various points of interest in Minnesota and N. Dakota on his vacation. Bro. G. W. Cotton is still on Janesville first. His many friends are glad to learn that he is growing stronger. Bro. J. E. Lundahl, first Kasson, on vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Thompson. G. P. Skeels, the new agent Byron, was re- lieved at Revere by R. Cady, from Seafortb. Bro. A. L. Beyers went back on second and Geo. Hin- ton to Lamberton first. Frank Evans, an “old-timer’’ on this division, in Idaho several years, is renewing old acquaintances here. Bro. D. M. King, agent Marshall, on two weeks’ vacation to New York, was relieved by Bro. C. H. Riebe, relieved by Bro. C. A. Risser, and later by Bro. F. Mayer, now on Lewiston second. Bro. E. C. Mielke bid in Candy first, near his home. Bro. Van Dawark is on third Walnut Grove, A. M. Thompson on Watertown third, pending bids, and G. E. Birdleback on second Candy extra. Bro. A. M. Wentworth, agent Gary, while at his brother's funeral, was relieved by Bro. E. C. Mielke from Canby. - It is with deep regret we chronicle the death of Mrs. Armstrong, wife of our worthy Bro. A. A. at Canby, after a few short weeks of illness, leav- ing a sorrowing husband and family to mourn her loss. The sympathy of all the brothers go out to Bro. Armstrong in his bereavement. How is your next neighbor lined up? Has he a card? If not, what are you doing to see that he secures one? These questions are of vast Importance. If you can answer the first one with a “yes” then all well and good; if not, better get busy. The sooner we have a solid organization the quicker we will gain larger and lasting results. D. J. M. Eastern Division — Bro. Witla, second Battle Creek, slipped away for a few months to escape the rag weed. No sport In this “biz” of sneezing your head off. Bro. Troy will be over the division soon. Let’s all get busy to line up the nons, so he can have a heart-to-heart talk with them. Bro. F. T. Cranor, of VVisner, relieved Bro. Kennedy, Corwell, for a few days while at Has- tings, where his wife underwent two serious opera- tions. Bro. Kennedy has had some had luck in the last three years. Bro. Carter, of Snyder, makes regular, irregular and periodical trips to Humphrey. The attraction seems lasting. Relief men arc about as scarce as “hen’s teeth,” when it comes to wanting a lay-off. Wonder why5 Dispatcher Birdscl, South Norfolk, has resigned and gone to Chicago, his former home. “Bird" was a good old scout and the boys will miss him. Bro. Lindsay, of Lindsay, is being relieved by - J. 1 homas, of Atkinson, on account of the Digitized by CiOOQle

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1590 The Railroad Telegrapbek. serious illness of his wife. We hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. Wilson, formerly at Cornlea, is now at Bent, Mont., on the G. N., a regular day job paying $125.00 per and plenty of help. C. W. was a lucky one. Bro. Edens and family, of Fairfax, spent Sunday recently with Bro. Kocum at Verdigre, who got that agency by bid. There is a fine chance for a good little housekeeper there. Eh, Joe? Geo. Plantz, night chief dispatcher South Nor- folk, is taking in good old California, relieved by Dispatcher Hauptli, and he on second main line by C. Blakley. Bro. F. McGan is pounding the ticket stamp in South Norfolk, relieved on first freight yards by Bro. Otradovec, on second there, and he by Mr. Kunzelman. Mr. Johnson, second Neligh, transferred to dis- patcher's office nights, relieved by J. F. Janovy, who will be with us soon. Brothers, when bidding for a scheduled position be sure and send a copy of your application to LocaJ Chairman Hood, and any time your overtime slips are turned down send them to him to act on. Let us all get after these nons, line them up and try to make this division 100 per cent strong. We can’t expect the local chairman to do it all. If there is a non in the same office with you or if you know of one elsewhere hop to him and keep a-riding him until you can slip the saddle onto him, then he won’t get away. That’s the only way we can capture ’em. This thing of waiting for the other fellow to do it is “on the blink a*jd N. G.” Judging by the number of nons Still allowed to disgrace the profession and their positions, it is evident there is in spite of the present advanced and enlightened age still a great deficiency of gray matter in a number of ivories. We have had no write-up in the journal for some time. Kindly drop me a note of all the changes you know of by the 20th, so we can have a nice write-up every month. Am thankful to several of the brothers for the few notes they sent me and hope they will keep the good thing going. E. A. Popelar, Scribe. Colorado Midland Ry. Bro. Gardner, who has been with the company several years, was relieved at Cascade agency, on bid, by Bro. Downing, and he at Howbert by Bro. Loveland, relieved at Granite by Bro. Fritz, re- lieved at Cascade nights by Bro. Potts, and he by Bro. L. A. Taylor. It is r.ow Bro. S. G. Vandegrift'on second Lead- ville. Glad to see Van with us. Bro. Conkling, Cardiff, has resigned to go East. Sorry to see “Conk” go, but wish him good luck wherever he may stop. He was relieved by E. E. Reid, third Leadville, who also relieved J. R. Schandlan on third Basalt, while he attended the Knights Templar Conclave in Denver. Reid is now on third Cardiff. Went down to the Conclave myself; off about a week, relieved by Ex-Bro. Sheffer, now at Flof- issant, and will come in again shortly. Night offices have been established at Wild- horse, Sellar and Bath, with E. M. George at Sellar, and J. T. Pearl at Bath. Bro. Lively, of Busk, is enjoying a visit with his brother, W. F. Lively, who is interested in mining and has been helping out during the rush. Expects to take third Leadville soon. Bro. Kincaid, third Colo. City, has been called East on account of the serious illness of his mother. Sister Strimple, who has been very ill at Ark. Junction and is still bedfast, is slightly improved. We hope for both ladies’ immediate recovery. General Chairman Collier, of Ark. Junction, is leaving us. We certainly all thank him for the interest he has shown ih the affairs of Division 81, and his good work in getting the present schedule. Both Bro. Rose, at Ivanhoe, and Bro. A. C. Ellis, at Leadville, are being talked of to fill the vacancy; either of them will make good, so it's up to the boys. Bro. Rose has asked me to handle the cor- respondence, which I will try to do to the best of my ability, although I have a pretty stiff job and do not have much time to hear what is going on. 1 would thank the boys for any news. Ad- dress C. F. Ellis, Box 6, Basalt, or call “E” on wire at “X” office. “Slim/' Cert. 80. Bangor & Aroostook R. R. Our division meeting held at Houlton on August 10th was a good one, with about twenty-five prqgcnt, while there might have been fifty or seventy-five. Every brother should remember that this is the only chance for us all to get together once a year and make a determined effort to be on hand. Bro. Pierson gave us a good, long talk, which was very much appreciated as usual, and we hope “Tom” may be present again next year. His long and faithful service for the granl old Order has fitted him to explain everything from beginning to end, and he cifn certainly do so in a most able manner. He is thoroughly posted as to con- ditions all over his territory and knows^ when to hit the trail for an increase and when not to. If every brother could only attend these meetings and hear Bro. Pierson talk, there would be no question why they belonged to the O. R. T. and no doubt of their always keeping up-to-date. Bro. Crozier, who landed first relief agent’s position, is relieving at Abbott Village. Bro. Justin Bates was appointed station agent at Milo Junction; Bro. Blake landed second Mill* inocket, and Bro. Connelley, first at “G” tower for a number of years, first Northern Maine Junc- tion. Bro. Morton attended the camp meeting at Dover and Foxcraft, Sunday, August 17th. Bro. Brooks, of “F,” recently enjoyed a vacation. Bro. Riordan, operator, and Bro. Doggett, chief clerk in Superintendent McMann’s office at Houl- ton, were recently on vacation. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1591 Bro. P. L. Bates, at Sandy Point, had his sta- tion broken into recently, and a number of tickets were stolen. Bro. A. W. Brown, of Abbott Village, was re- cently married. Congratulations, old man. Bro. Cutler is on first Northern Maine Junction. Bro. Robertson goes from the assistant's po- sition at Sherman to the car distributor’s office, where he handles the distribution of cars. Dispatcher Dodge is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Dunphy on first "WB." Remember, brothers, to boost the O. R. T. all the time, push forward, get in the nons, and re- member “No card, no favors." Crrt. 52. Limestone Branch — CARD OF THANKS. Goodrich, Ml, August 18, 1913. I wish to thank the brothers on the I. C. R. at Campbcllton, N. B., for services received from them while on a trip to my home some time ago. The cheerful way they greet you and put them- selves out for a brother is certainly worth the price of an up-to-date. The boys on the I. C. R. got an increase of pay last spring, making their minimum $60, and, for a road that is always overstocked with operators, this shows that the O. R. T. is “right there with the goods” when it can depend on the members paying on time. If the same spirit was shown by the brothers on the B. & A., where an operator is watched for fear of being lost, what do you suppose we could get? John D’Anjou, Cert. 130. Illinois Central R. R. Illinois Division — With the assistance of Bro. McBratney, of Galton, we will endeavor to represent our division in The Telegrapher in the future. The meeting at Kankakee, August 15th, was not very well attended. Chief Telegrapher Walt- ers was unfortunately absent, the first time in twenty years, which left First Vice Hersher in the chair. The usual routine of business was transacted and we made a pretty fair evening of it. Bro. H. G. Giddenhagen, second at Matteson, who left for his summer home in Arkansas during the latter part of June, we understand may take a trick as terminal dispatcher at Randolph Street. J. A. Adams, who recently bid in third Otto, is doing extra work, while Dispatcher Davis is handling the jobs at “CD” office. Joey was re- cently married, and will no doubt soon invest in an up-to-date. Bro. R. C. Gardiner, second at Kankakee Jet., has returned from his honeymoon. Bro. Schneider is relieving Bro. McIntyre on second trick Otto, who relieved Adams on third. Bro. II. J, Massion, of Gabery, off fifteen days during July, relieved by Bro. R. J. Truitt, un- fortunately ill the greater part of the time. Bro. J. T. Madison, Ashkum, was off fifteen days, relieved by C. L. Forbes, a helper from Pontiac, who is making good. G. E. Patterson, our former trainmaster, was recently promoted to Superintendent of. the Springfield Division at Clinton. Although all the boys are delighted at his much-deserved pro- motion, he will certainly be missed on the north end. Chief Dispatcher J. W. Hevron was pro- moted to trainmaster, and Dispatcher C. W. Davis to chief dispatcher, the other dispatchers moving up accordingly. We now have a mighty fine line- up and should heaitily co-operate with our new officials. Dispatcher Slingman has returned from an en- joyable vacation at Ladd, 111., and Starved Rock, having acquired a healthy coat of tan. Bro. R. L. Walters, our genial car distributor, is enjoying his fifteen days' annual vacation, re- lieved by Extra Dispatcher Davis. Bro. G. W. Rutledge, agent at Chatsworth, is on his fifteen days’ vacation, looking after his farm in Iowa, relieved by Bro. F. McNabney. Bro. W. C. Christenson is relieving Bro. E. F. Bradbury at Cullom, on vacation. Bro. H. C. West, Buckley, who was off dur- ing July, relieved by Bro. Deveneaugh, has in- vested in a Ford runabout to while away his Sundays off. Bro. H. J. Hueni, of Cropsey, is off sixty days touring Europe, relieved by Mr. Cox, a helper. It might be interesting for some of the broth- ers to know that our friend Baldy, at Gilman, is still “on the outside lookin’ in." Bro. O. E. Tune, agent at Guthrie, was off fifteen days during July, relieved by Mr. Bewsey, now relieving Mr. R. C. Balfe on third Gilman, where he was formerly messenger. This was his first swing at the real thing, and he is mak- ing good. Jamsie, you know what's required of you, and it’s up to you to decide whether you will be a real “Op” or just an ordinary non. Bro. R. J. Truitt, on six months’ leave of absence, is acting as chief clerk in Trainmaster Hevron’s office at Kankakee. At our last meeting the subject of having a banquet in the near future was broached, but definite action was deferred until our next meet- ing with the expectation of a larger attendance. This would most certainly be a fine thing for our division, as it would enable us to get acquainted with the various members and their families and relieve a number of the old-timers of their habit- ual grouch. Better come up and talk it over. B. E. P. Champaign District — Bro. L. L. Bosley, of Champaign Yard, has the car distributor’s position, while Bro. T. F. McNeill is relieving the dispatchers. Bro. H. W. Besore, agent Tonti, bid in tem- porary first Champaign Yard, vice E. E. Schneider. Bro. W. H. Tooker, second Champaign Yard, bid in temporary third Effingham. Bro. G. E. Seimer, third Champaign, has returned from vacation, relieved by C. C. Edwards. Bro. L. E. Andrews, agent Hayes, bid in tem- porary vacancy at Clifton, relieved at Hayes by C. C. Edwards, who relieved Bro. C. E. McBrat- ney, of Galton, while on vacation. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1592 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. R. C. Burt, day towerman Areola, and Bro. O. E. Connors, night leverman' Areola, have returned from their vacations. R. V. Devcnaugh, agent Dorans, is temporarily at Buckley. C. W. Fury is relieving Sister Ethel Hefton, on second Effingham. Bro. A. F. Kile, Odin days, spent his vacation recently in the Canadian Northwest, buying real estate. Bro. C. E. McCarten, Odin nights, on vaca- tion recently, was relieved by E. Chappel. Div. Con. Chicago Terminal Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, in Mis infinite wisdom, to call to his heavenly home the beloved father and brother, O. P. Wil- liams; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it * Resolved, That the members of Chicago Ter- minal Division, No. 93, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorowing wife and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. J. P. Diemer, F. B. Wesley, F. B. Fox, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To Members of Diznsion No. 93: I want to thank you kindly for the kindness and support given ipe during the sickness and death of my husband. It was more than appre- ciated in the sad hour of my bereavement. Yours truly, Mrs. O. P. Williams. 3885 Archer Ave., Chicago, 111. Cherokee-Omaha Division — Bro. Hatz has resumed work at East Soo Falls after a much-needed rest and recreation. Bro. Michell is relieving Bro. Chadwick at George for two months. Bro. Fincel, of Macey, was there a few days. Bro. Eller, Soo Falls, has returned to work and feeling like a new man. Bro. Olsen, Hills, has asked for two weeks’ leave in September. Bro. Weaver, temporarily at Steen, received Gypsum on bid. Bro. and Mrs. Stoker, Matlock, were visitors at l)es Moines, recently. Bro. Rittenhouse, Sheldon, is on leave of ab- sence, Earl Smith relieving. We have been fortunate to have two or three extra agents on the division to relieve us for vacations at the desired time. Bro. Nance received Hinton and Bro. Dunlap Gaza, on bid. The dispatchers at Cherokee are taking their vacations, Bro. Akeson, from Sioux City, relieving. Bro. A. E. Olsen is assisting with the wire work at stations where county fairs are being held on the division. Bro. Conway has resumed work at Ft. Dodge dispatcher’s office. Local Chairman Bro. Hills has called a meet- ing at Ft. Dodge for the 22d. Bros. Mulhall. General Chairman Shannon, G. S. & T. and Ass’t Gen. Chairman Chance have been invited to attend and we look forward to a very interest- ing event. The way the boys are requesting leave we should have a good attendance. Several new members have been taken in re- cently. We have "live wires” working. Let us all pull together and make the division mark 100 per cent strong by January 1, 1914. We can do it by each one writing a personal letter to the non-members; the local chairman or division corre- spondent will furnish these names upon request. The delinquents are paying up and the number is decreasing rapidly. Sister Gibson, Ft. Dodge, is on a three months’ leave. The company has commenced to build a new depot at Aurelia and Bro. Hill will have a tine new station when completed. He is wearing the smile that won’t come off. Bro. Stivers, Alta, was called to Washta re- cently on account of the death of his nephew. Bro. Voss, division claim clerk, bid in Rock- well City. We will miss him calling on us oc- casionally. Bro. Kearney, from Rcmsen, bid in Rock Rapids and Bro. Kinard bid in James. Bro. Diesner and family, Marcus, visited east for two weeks recently, E. S. Smith relieving. Bro. F. W. Hobbs, Wren tower, has been taken to the hospital for the insane at Cherokee. He had not been feeling well for some time and with the hot, dry weather his mind became temporarily deranged. We hope he will fully recover shortly. Brothers on the Cherokee Division have con- tributed liberally with the notes, but we fail to receive any from the Omaha district. Give us the notes, boys, we need your assistance. Cert. 998. Mississippi Division — One of the largest meetings, from a point of interest as well as numbers, was held in the mayor’s office at Greneda, Sunday night, August 3d. Topics of interest to the -craft were dis- cussed and all present felt they had benefited by attending. Bro. J. A. Iiatliff, third Greneda, has gone to Texas for sixty days on account of bad health. Bro. J. N. Rhew, agent Coldwater, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. M. O’Neil. Bro. T. E. Winborn, Duckhill, was in Hot Springs, Ark., for fifteen days. Bro. W. S. Caldwell, Vaidcn, was off thirty days. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1593 Bro. A. Kenn^rd is in Pueblo, Colo., for the benefit of his health. Bro. G. W. Faucett is in a New Orleans hos- pital for an operation. Bro. Marshall has returned to second Sardis, after recovering from a slight injury. Account abolishing several positions Bro. Crow, second West, displaced Bro. Phillips, second Durant, who displaced Bro. Gulo on third there, who got third Greneda on sixty days’ bulletin. Bro. Groves, who relieved Bro. Drowns at Enid a few days owing to sickness in the family, later relieved Bro. Allen at Torrence, on vaca- tion. Bro. G. W. Steadman is back on the extra list. Bro. S. P. Wilson has resumed as night tower- man at Winona, off three months seriously ill. He wishes to express through the columns of our journal his sincere appreciation for the sub- stantial assistance given him during that time. Bro. Bowen, agent Elliott, who recently made a trip to Memphis in his automobile, was relieved on twenty days’ vacation by Bro. Simpson. Bro. Tyler, agent Pickens, spent his vacation in Chicago, relieved by Bro. Collins. Bro. Arnut was at Hot Springs while on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Norman. Bro. Nichols, Brilliant, Ala., was relieved for thirty days by Bro. Hamilton, extra man, there being no applicant Bro. Gant, assigned to third Sardis; Bro. Turner to ticket agency, Bro. Herr to second and Bro. Rosser to third Holly Springs; Bro. Hufft to second and Bro. Holley on third Coffeeville; Bro. Kelly to first Aberdeen Jet.; Bro. McNeil to Vaughans agency; Mr. Steele to first and Bro. White second Ackerman. Bro. Greer, Bolivar, Tenn., is on sixty days* vacation, relieved by Mr. Hearne. Mr. Mossey was dismissed from nights Oxford, relieved by Mr. Hannah. After spending several months at the junction, Bro. Oliphant bid back Lamar agency permanently. “BR.” Tennessee Division — At a meeting held in Fulton, Ky., on June 23d, by a unanimous vote it was decided to purchase a typewriter for the local chairman in order to as- sist him in doing the work of the division, which is gradually increasing, and Bros. T. L. Allen, A. E. Anderson and G. J. Williams were appointed a committee of three to collect the money from the members on the division to be turned over to the chairman to do the purchasing. The com- mittee went .manfully to work and collected a sum almost sufficient to secure a' machine which they turned over to the local chairman. Shortly after the money was collected a worthy brother on the division was compelled to go to a resort on account of ill health, and being in need of ready cash offered a machine in good condition for sale cheap. After a few days’ consideration the local chair- man offered to pay his dues in the organization and ten dollars in money which was accepted. “Some swapper, Abner, I thank you.’* The machine is a good No. 7 rebuilt Remington, in first-class condition and all who have seen it say it is a bargain. It will be seen that part of the money has already reverted back to the organization and those who donated and those who did not will be well repaid account of increased efficiency as it is said the machine is already doing overtime working up new business. Cert. 332. y . & M. V. R. R.t Memphis Division — A meeting was held at Tutwiler, Miss., the even- ing of July 27th with following members present: Agents — F. S. Hubbard, Dundee, Miss.; L. G. Keltner, Coahoma, Miss.; R. R. Green, Doddsville, Miss.; J. H. Barksdale, Blaine, (G, AVal- ker, Vance, Miss.; F. A. Brown, Tutwiler, Miss.; J. L. Freeman, Marks, Miss.; W. B. Simpson, Hol- comb, Miss.; A. G. Kimmel, Parchman, Miss., and Telegraphers W. M. Mallory, Coahoma, Miss. ; and P. A. Laws and A. Burson, Tutwiler, Miss. This was a very poor turnout considering the little difficulty experienced reaching Tutwiler, and the encouragement offered by our division officers for members to attend these meetings. Local Chairman Green has purchased a prac- tically new 1912 Cadillac. Bro. Bennett, Lula days, on vacation, visiting San Francisco and other western towns, relieved one day by Mr. Chadwell, of Yale Yard, Frisco, relieved by J. W. Elkhart, of the Mountain. Bro. C. McComas, on vacation, visited the Great Lakes and is now with his “In-Laws’* near Lula, relieved by Mr. Bates, clerk from Belzoni, who also relieved Bro. Kimmel ten days in July, attend- ing court at Jackson, Miss. Bro. C. A. Wells, second Clayton, on vacation, relieved by “Tight Wado” Hannigan, who says he is going west in a few days. Amen. T. B. Cr.ug now on Coahoma third. Has no card, can’t get favors and needs them. Has asked for relief. Same old story. Bro. J. D. Williams returned to Rome after his reinstatement. J. A. Johnson, scheduled for Darl- ing. Now, let’s get these delinquent dues paid up. Bro. J. D. McKelder is now on first Coahoma, relieving Bro. W. A. McCord, gone to Arkansas. Bro. R. R. Jones, agent Darling, Miss., who bid in first Coahoma, unable to get relieved at “DN.” The boys seem to hold back on Darling, and we assume it is because they have a darling at some other point. All members should arrange to take advantage of their fifteen days’ off. You will feel much more able to cope with the promised heavy business this winter. Bro. G. M. Martin has just returned from hrs vacation, which he spent with the Mississippi Na- tional Guards at Biloxi, Miss. He was so much taken up with the Gulf Coast country that he thought of trying for an agency or trick job down there, but held back on account of the L. & N. being the only pike there. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1594 The Railroad Telegrapher. Let us have a better turnout at our September meeting at Tutwiler. Exchanging ideas is very interesting, and we would like to have yours. Keep after that non or delinquent. We need him and he needs us. Dtv. Co*. Why don't you operators join the army as I have done? Uncle Sam will give you a new suit, and also a great big gun. I am a telegraph operator, and a soldier boy too, I am not a poet however, but will compose a verse or two. t commenced my railroading career years and years ago, And this is the 6rst opportunity I have ever had for a trip to Mexico. I am not a regular soldier as some of you might suppose. But I am sure going to Mexico, if the regular army goes. I belong to the state militia of Clarltsdale, U. S. A., And we are sure of a trip to Mexico; that's what people say. We laugh at the danger; what care we for death? 'Tis only a shock and the ceasing of breath. Our souls to our Maker, our forms to the wave. What nation has sons like the home of the brave? I am hoping however, that we will not have to go. But nevertheless, I am sure we would enjoy the trip to Old Mexico. g. M jjs*TlN. y. Sr M. V. R. R; Vicksburg Division — Considering our high standing in the Order, we should all take special delight in sending in all notes of changes to The Telbg*aphe* each month. It has been several months since anything ap- peared from this division, and the brothers of other roads often wonder whether or not we are lined-up properly. We have only one or two nons on this pike, and it is our greatest ambition to make the entire division solid. We can have a nice little write-up each month if the members will send me a little note on or before the twentieth of each month, which I hope each will do, hereafter. Bro. R. B. McElroy bid in Cary, and Bro. J. B. Kelly bid in Areola. Bro. E. E. Clark, who bid in Midnight, is on an extended vacation. Bro. W. A. Mitchell, agent Gunnison, is also on vacation, relieved by Bro. R. W. Nash, who has been a member since 1893. Bro. H. C. Gilliland, agent Anguilla, spent a few days with home folks in Kentucky recently. Bro. T. C. Gilland, first Rolling Fork, also took a little trip up in Kentucky recently, and two came back as one. Congratulations. Bro. J. S. Terry is now in "GR” Greenville, re- lieved by Bro. L. A. Campbell, on second Cleve- land. Bro. S. L. Shelton has returned to first Leland. Bro. D. F. Callaway is expecting quite a little dealings with the Compress and Oil mill at Rose- dale, which will soon occupy the greatest part of his time. Bro. W. B. Morley, agent Friars Point, is on vacation. Brothers, please join me in helping to rake up division notes, and send them to agent Percy, Miss. Dtv. Co*., Cert. 1928. Y. & M. V. R. R., New Orleans Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward our young Bro. Elvcn D. Ayer, of Zachary, La., In manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New Orleans Division, Y. & M. V. R. R., No. 93, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing parents and other members of the afflicted family their heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be for- warded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The Railxoad Telegraph** for publication. J. L. Walls, R. S. Montgomery, Mary A. Rollins, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Zachary, La., August 14, 1913. Brothers of Division 93, O. R. T. Feeling deeply grateful to all that were kind to us during the illness of our dear son, 'Elvcn," we take this method of expressing our thanks. Respectfully, Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Aye*. Wisconsin Division— Bro. Cox, on vacation around the lakes in Northern Michigan, was relieved by Bro. Shipper, position later being bulletined and awarded to Bro. Lacy. Bro. Shipper relieved Bro. Sweeney, on two weeks' vacation. Bro. Blum, of Munger, is back from his vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Stites. Bro Hines is relieving Bro. Carrithers, forced to lay off on account of poor health. Bro. Briscoe, of Panola, is on his annual vaca- tion. Agent Aufdenspring, of Minonk, is on his an- nual vacation, relieved by his cashier, H. Hen- richs. We wonder what reason, if any, Aufden- spring had for not taking an up-to-date with him. Bro. Haynes is back at work at Winon*, after several weeks' vacation, relieved by Bro. Miller. Bro. Whitney, of Winona, is on vacation, relieved by a new man. Bro, Olson, of LaSalle, is making good at dis- patching. Another O. R. T. man promoted. Nons, Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1595 please take notice. We all wish Bro. Olson suc- cess and hope that all the brothers will help him all they can. Bro. Gilman is relieving Bro. Olson, relieved by Bro. Bumgardner, an old-timer, who worked on this division years ago as agent, but has lately been located in the Southwest. We are all glad to see the brother back again. Bro. Kemp, of Mendota, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Jones, second there, relieved by a man from the extra list. Bro. McGowan, of Amboy, dismissed from the service for “joy riding without permission," due to ;is previous good record and the persistency of Bro. Kelly, has been reinstated. We are glad “Happy” has reformed and is back with us again. Bro. Hart was at Amboy until Bro. McGowan returned. Bro. Owens, of Polo, is on vacation, relieved by a new man. Bro. Eickman was on second trick Coleman three weeks while Bro. Westbrook was on vacation. The living rooms at Seward have been fixed up in fine shape and we suppose Bro. Bross feels considerably better. Bro. Herfning was promoted to telegrapher, and there being no applications for Woodford, Wis., he was assigned there permanently. Bro. Miller is at Perryville relieving Bro. Green, on vacation. Bro. Edwards, extra, has resigned and accepted a position in the offices of the Moline Plow Co., Freeport. Bro. Kiester is back at East Jet. nights, after a few weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Eickman. Bro. McGuire, of the Rock Island, is at second West Jet., vice Bro. Lacy. Bro. Cudd is at Kappa, relieving Bro. Suther- land, forced to go Southwest on account of his health. Bro. Kelly was off three days doing missionary work, and there are now but four nons on the entire division out of 110 men employed, and some of these promised to join this month. Be- ginning with October, Bro. Kelly proposes to make a general exposure of the nons left; so beware. Due to the good work of Bro. Kelly and sev- eral others, this division now stands at the top of the percentage column of the I. C. R. R. and Y. & M. V. Let us all help and keep it there. The next meeting will be held in Freeport on September 19th, in the same old hall, and we wish all the brothers who possibly can come will be there, as there will be some very important topics brought up. It is getting so that when an operator wants to clear a train or do some work with the dispatcher, he has to wait until some conductor gets through telling the dispatcher his troubles of is trying to copy an order, which usually takes about ten times as long as it takes the operator to do it, and then when they get through they don’t know themselves what they got. Some of these fellows will hardly be able to get a train over the road if they ever take the phones out, as some of them can not pack a hot box without telling the dispatcher about it first- ~ert. 2522. Chicago Great Western Ry. ' Northern Division — First Trick Dispatcher, Frank Westphall, is on vacation, relieved by Second Trick Dispatcher, J. W. Blossingham, and he by Dispatcher S. W. Wiley. Dispatcher G. W. Gough resigned, relieved by Dispatcher Sheppard, a new man. Stand pat non Adams, night operator dispatcher’s office, has also resigned. Ex-Bro. B. W. Carter, agent Rich Valley, prom- ises to rejoin this month. C. S. McCloud is now agent Empire. His excuse is. “Don’t expect to stay here long.” We hope not. We hear that Bro. Carl Judd is now in the mail service, running on the -Soo Line. We wish him success. Bro. Jno. Wright, agent Dennison, took a run into the city last week. Bro. E. O. Bailey is taking a vacation, visiting relatives and his claim in South Dakota. Bro. A. R. Peterson, on leave of absence last month, was relieved by G. M. Robertson, who also relieved his brother, A. T. Peterson for a week. Bro. J. E. Leiser, agent Renova, bid in West Gate, relieved by Bro. A. Logervall, second Re- nova. Bro. C. Peterson, agent Elkton, is back from his vacation, visiting at Fairfax, Minn. Bro. B. B. Johnson Is on vacation, relieved by H. E. Ranstad. Bro. Casey says A. F. Shope, Mclntire nights, will soon do the right thing. Bro. Dan Lynch has returned to second from Alta Vista, where he was acting agent. Bro. Fred Luther, of “WI" Oelwein, is on leave of absence. Mr. Horrigan, the relief agent who was at West Gate, is now relieving P. A. Stenstrom, agent New Hampton. Pay up you who haven’t. Don’t get on the non’s list. c. t. N. Seaboard Air Line Ry. Georgia Division, North End— Our regular meeting was held in the City Hall at Lawrenceville, with quite a nice attendance. Local Chairman Bro. Taylor, who has been very ill for some time was with us, also General Chair- man Bro. May. We were certainly glad to grasp the hand of the “once again” In the lodge room, for it was once thought Bro. Taylor would never recover. Our Worthy Chief Mr. R. Hill, was also present, and gave us quite an interesting talk on how to handle the “phones,” which are to be installed within the next few weeks. Instructions as to how to handle them will reach us, by the time, or be- fore they are installed, and it is hoped that each one will familiarize themselves, and be in position to handle them the best possible way. Should you not thoroughly understand the instructions, apply to Mr. Hill, to explain them. We regret very much that other important busi- ness prevented our Superintendent Mr. G. R. Carl- Digitized by Google

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1596 The Railroad Telegrapher. ton from meeting with us, and trust he will be able to be at our next meeting, which will be held at Winder, Ga. It is hoped every member who possibly can, will be on hand, as something of interest will take place that has never before been known on the S. A. L. System. I am surprised that any of our members would wait until the last moment to pay their dues, and allow themselves to become delinquent. Suppose the awful hand of death was to grasp you during this time, your insurance would be cancelled, and your loved ones would get no benefit from the money you have been paying in for these many years. My dear brothers, do not overlook the fact, that every day you are delinquent you are taking great chances, you need the dear old Order and its protection, and it needs you, so pay your dues at once and get right. We arc glad to learn that Bro. F. O. Cumming will soon go over .the , system to line-up the boys and get in the few nons of which there are only about five left, and adjust other matters. You delinquents had better be ready, or hide out, "cause the cat is loose." . , There are no changes being made. This looks good. The boys all seem to be satisfied, and so do the officials. Ex-Coe. Alabama Division — Write-ups to The Telegrapher from this sys- tem here of late have been as "scarce as frog hair," and I am personally going to see to it that a fair write-up hereafter goes in each month from this division. I appeal to all the other divisions of the system to send in a good write-up each month. Brothers, let’s show them that Division 97 is not a dead issue by any means. I sincerely hope you will get busy now, and that we will see a write-up from each division on the system in the October issue of The Telegrapher. The superintendent’s headquarters of this divi- sion was removed from Savannah to Americus, Ga., August 16th, in order to put the superintendent in the center of his division to more conveniently and consistently handle the business, and get over the division, which is 338 miles' long. While the superintendent’s office was in Savannah, at the end of the division, Mr. H. B. Grimshaw, our efficient superintendent still remained with us in Americus. Milan, Ga., agency is on bulletin, Bro. C. C. Murray, the regular agent there, being on an indefinite leave of absence, relieved temporarily by W. T. Mathis, from the A. C. L. Bro. J. R. Liles, Rochelle, Is spending his vaca- tion on the Great Lakes and eastern points, relieved by Mr. Cannon. Bro. W. A. Johnson has been relieved as agent at Sasser by Relief Agent Bro. C. A. Stewart. Bro. C. R. Smith is now agent at Sledges, Ala., vice A. J. H. Williams. Bro. J. B. Franklin, agent Fort Davis, Ala., who went to Columbus freight office as rate clerk, has decided to stay with us, and we are glad to retain him. The bulletin on Fort Davis agency bas been cancelled. Hurtsboro, Ala., agency, on bulletin, no bids, and Bro. F. L. Ellis, from the Florida Division, ap- pointed agent thc^e, vice Bro. J. E. Duffey, re- signed. Bro. Ellis was formerly ticket agent at Ocala. He has been appointed by Local Chairman Bro. Tidwell, as assistant local chairman of the division from Americus to Montgomery and Col- umbus Branch, and appeals for the co-operation and assistance of all the brothers on his territory to make it "solid O. R. T." Bro. W. A. Edge has been appointed agent at Union, Ga., vice Bro. C. C. Mathis. There has been recently some changes at "MS” MoiWgomcry Yard, understand second trick man is on vacation, relieved by a new man. I have written all the boys there to give me their names, and whether they were members or not, but have not been favored with a reply. Sister Navy Kilcrcase has returned to the Han- non, Ala., agency, after an enjoyable week’s vaca- tion in Savannah and Tybee, Ga., relieved by Mrs. Harden, from Savannah. • Bro. J. F. Stephens, relieved of Pittsview, Ala., agency by Bro. C. A. Stewart relief agent, tem- porarily, later bid in by Bro. W. T. Walker, of Louvale, Ga., relieved by C. C. Ellis, a new man, there being no bids on Louvale when bulletined. Bro. R. F. Thompson, agent Seville, Ga., down some time with typhoid fever is being relieved by Bro. C. Whitlock, from the Florida Division. We hope Bro. Thompson may speedily recover, and soon be back at Ills post again. Bro. M. H. Mulkey, agent Claxton, Ga., taking his vacation in the mountains of North Carolina, will also visit New York and other points while away, being relieved by Mr. Sconyers, of Claxton. Sister B. L. Ramsey, agent Hagan, Ga., recently returned from an enjoyable ten days’ visit to Hot Springs, Ark., at the convention of International Bible Students. Miss Georgia Anderson has returned to first "RS" Collins, after a visit to relatives in Jack- sonville, Fla. New members on the weft end of the division are: C. R. Smith, Sledges; J. B. Franklin, Fort Davis; Mrs. Navy Kilcrcase, Hannon; C. C. Ellis, Louvale; J. E. Goodman, Lumpkin and J. N. Moses, Richland. There are a few more to be gotten, and we are after them. Understand from Bro. F. W. Brown, local chair- man Florida Division, that his division and mem- bers of the South Carolina Division recently had “some meeting and blow out" with plenty of good eatables, in Jacksonville, quite a number of the brothers attending. I have been advised by Bro. Tidwell, local chair- man, that we will have a meeting at Americus in the near future, it is my intention to attend, and sincerely hope to see a good number of the brothers and sisters there when the meeting is announced. I want all the members of this division to bear in mind that I can not keep up with all the changes and notes of interest that is happening, Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1597 and earnestly appeal to yon all to notify me of any that occur, to help in' giving a write-up each month, and mail them to me at Hurtsboro. Bro. C. A. Stewart, relief agent, is in position to know a good deal of what is going on, and I hope he will send me all the notes he can secure, and that Sister Ramsey, at Hagan, will keep me posted on all the changes, etc., on the east end, which t know will be well done, and taken care of. I am indebted to Bro. Stewart and Sister Ramsey for practically all that I have in this write-up. I will name Bro. J. N. Moses, at Richland, to keep me posted as to all changes and happenings, etc., on the Columbus Branch, and I feel confident that he will do this, and all of you let me have anything you know. Members, remember our slogan: “No card, no favors.” Live up to this, go after the non, show him what the O. R. T. is, and you will have no , trouble in bringing him to the fold. I repeat once more, help your correspondent. With success to the Order, and best wishes to you all, I am, Fraternally yours, F. L. Ellis, Div. Co*., Hurtsboro, Ala. Ulster & Delaware R. R. Bro. Haines has resumed duty at Tannersville. His “hoof” is O. K. now. Bro. Dahlbender left Florida on account of the fever, and reported at Haines Falls, where he worked two weeks, when he resigned on account of serious illness. R. Stickles, telegrapher Haines Falls, also resigned. Hunter has been short-handed. Bro. Goodsell and Bro. Mooney working it alone. It is now Bro. J. D. Furman, telegrapher at Pine Hill. Bro. Nate Markson has recovered from his at- tack of typhoid, and expects to resume work on the New Haven in October. Bro.' Maxwell’s mother died the morning of August 21st, while visiting at Oneonta. Her home is in New Jersey. Bro. Cartman, of Grand Gorge, was off one week on account of the death of his sister. Bro. Tucker, of Davenport Center, has been on the sick list several days, relieved by Telegrapher Thomson, of Hobart, later relieved by Mr. Falk. Bro. Tracy, Ennist, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Falk. Bro. Keator, of Edgewood, keeps the natives awake nights playing on his violin. He Is some fiddler. Every man should do an honest full day’s work, and give the company his undivided service for tje number of hours required by the schedule. Show the nons that it is to their interest to join. A few still seem to think if they belong to the Order, they will get no favors from the company. The best jobs on the road are held by men with up-to-date cards. If you see a non, catch him. There are only a few left to make us solid. Iu. IN MEMORIAM. Whiuas, It has pleajed our heavenly Father to call unto Himself the beloved sister of Bro. P. J. Cartman, a young lady dearly loved by all who knew her, be it Resolved, That the members of Ulster & Dela- ware Division, No. 113, extend to Bro. Cartman, their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, and a copy to Thk Railroad Telegrapher for publication. M. L. Klein, Geo. F. Haines, H. J. Halstead, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to call unto Himself the beloved mother of Bro. J. O. Maxwell, who was dearly loved by all who knew her, be it Resolved, That the members of Ulster & Dela- ware Division, No. 113, extend to Bro. Maxwell, their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, and a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. M. L. Klein, Geo. F. Haines, H. J. Halstead, Committee. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. Bro. C. M. Garmon, agent Thomaston, resigned, relieved on bid by Bro. A. C. Curtiss, who held Bessemer agency for a number of years. Bro T. Thebcrt accepted Bessemer agency. Bro. Bruce is kept very busy at Tula Pit han- dling gravel trains. Quite a number of the boys attended the meet- ing at Duluth, August 10th, but as the gravel trains run that date it was impossible for some to get away. More of the brothers should get interested and attend these meetings. Mr. Deracher, Trout Creek nights, promises to get fixed in a very short time. Brothers, you want to get after all the nons. This “soon” business is sometimes a joke you know. The gravel, trains are doing fine work on the western division, and new steel is also being laid from Nestoria to Thomaston. Agency at Gurney is open for bids. Business on the Mineral Range is rather slack on account of the strike. Mr. Croll, agent Kenton, has purchased a new auto. Wonder if the car has a “card.” Bro. J. Madden, of L’Anse, was on a short vaca- tion recently but did not learn who relieved him. Div. Co*. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1598 The Railroad Telegrapher. Toledo & Ohio Central Ry. Boys, come along and help us get a write-up. We would like to have a few items from some of the boys over on the eastern division. Business is quite good over here. Mr. Westlake, at Arnold, gets Kile agency, and Bro. L. D. Schafer is going back on second there. Bro. J. W. Schaffer, the new relief agent, re- lieved W. A. Parrish, agent Thurston, first of August while he was camping at Summerland Beach on Buckeye Lake. Bro. H. F. Sanford bid in third Thurston regular, relieving Bro. Schaffer, who will still reside at Thurston and make that his headquarters. Bro. and Mrs. J. R. Burke have returned from a very enjoyable trip West, taking in the Shoshone Canyon, spending several days on the “4T” ranch in the heart of the Rockies in Wyoming, and also a week with relatives in Kansas. We regret to hear that our secretary, Bro. R. E. Henderson, is going to leave us. We all wish him success in his new business. Mr. Line, while off getting married, was re- lieved by Mr. Dunlap. Congratulations. We hope he will now join the O. R. T. and have a successful life with his bride. Cert. 337. Kanawha & Michigan Ry. Kanawha Division — Bro. C. R. Roburn, local chairman, made a trip to Point Pleasant recently. Bro. B. M. McGuchen, Black Betsey first, is on his vacation. “They say” he will bring home a side partner to help bill out coal this winter. Bro. Louie Fish is now on second Dickinson, and Bro. D. E. Yates agent at Brosia, vice Bro. D. K. Robinson gone with the P. R. R. in Ohio. Bro. Nat McGill is now at Dunbar nights. Nat don't like these new changes at the dispatcher’s office. Bro. Pichius is digging away as hard as ever at Buffalo. It is rumored that Bro. Pearl Thomas, second Black Betsey, is to be married in the near future. We hope the report that Bro. Flack has opened “a school” at Leon is not true. Stick to your up-to-date, Will, and don’t violate your obliga- tion. Bro. Holstein is having all the freight at Arbuckle that one man can handle. Bro. Kent secured Raymond City agency. Bro. Gordon Robinson, third Mullins, W. Va., visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Robin- son, recently, and enjoyed the camping and fish- ing. There are a great many good, solid O. R. T. boys south of Charleston whom we hope to hear from in our next write-up with some good news items from that end of the Kanawha Divi- sion. Send us in the news, boys, and do all you can to get in the nons. Bro. C. R. Rob- inson has been working hard and secured several new members on this division, besides getting several old members back into the Order who had been out for several years or more. Bro. Robinson deserves a great deal of thanks for his efforts. Charley is the right man in the right place, and we must help him all we can with the work of organization. In future there will be a monthly write-up of the Kanawha Division in The Telegraphkk, and any items any member can think of please send it to our local chairman, C. R. Robinson, Red House, W. Va., Box 87. We also hope to see some items from the Ohio Division of the K. & M. Come, boys, let’s wake up and let the other brothers of the grand old O. R. T. know that we are all alive and working for the good cause. We have been silent too long already, so now, brothers, let’s make the old K. M. Division one of the best and liveliest in the O. R. T. Yours fraternally, Cert. 79. “Soo Line” Ry. Chicago Div First and Second Districts — R. H. Gleason, off sick a few days, was relieved by Bro. J. H. Areods. D. A. Wilson, agent Franklin Park, resigned and gone to the C. M. & St. P., Franklin Park tower relieved by Wassom. Bro. V. B. Wells, third Kolze, off sick a few days, was relieved by Ibsen. Bro. M. A. Wagner, agent Grays Lake, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. W. J. Neihaus, and he on first Burlington by A. S. Pittinger, from the Nickel Plate. R. J. Ibsen, second Lake Villa, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. C. L. Clancy, and he on second Hilbert Jet. by Nichock, from Postal, Milwaukee. Bro. A. K. Satterfield, third Lake Villa, “done” Chicago on a recent hurry-up trip. F. H. Daley, second Trevor, resigned and office closed temporarily on account of the shortage of operators. In July issue of The Telegrapher, A. B. Carl- son, agent Burlington, was referred to as “brother.” This was an error. Carlson was ex- pelled from the Order some time ago. Bro. C. W. Wilkins, agent Mukwonago, off a few days, was relieved by P. J. Weber, who also relieved F. E. White, first Shops, while off sick. Bro. J. F. Laesch, agent Schleisingerville, off two weeks, was relieved by Otto A. Knaack. Bro. G- A. Meyer, agent Hamilton, called to his home at Colby, Wis., account sickness of his father, was relieved by C. J. Wightman, who also relieved ’agent Templeton a few days. C. L. Simpson, C. T. D. Shops, off several weeks visiting in the east, was relieved by Geo. Berger, and he as “owl” chief by Walter Mann. Neubeckcr, doing the extra dispatching, relieved on south end message wire days by J. H. Burns, and he on the “owl” job by Wm. Christel, re- lieved on first Waupaca by A. S. Pittinger. F. C. Lefke, agent Hilbcr Jet., on leave sev- eral months, has resigned. Hilber Jet., North Fond du Lac, and Waupaca agencies up for bid. Bro. II. B. Breeden, agent Sheridan, off a few days, in Chicago investing in nice things for his Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1599 new home, relieved by V. L. Peterson, he on “owl” job at Nelsons by Albert Hoffman, re- lieved on third Byron by John Gutman, helper from Lamira. I have Bros. Leek, Lund, Clancey, Chapman and DeLong to thank for items this month. Jack Frost, Cor. Lake Erie & Western Ry. Sandusky Division — Having recently been appointed local chairman of this division, it will be a great pleasure to me to answer any questions or handle any griev- ance that may come up and will assure you that I will try and handle all business satisfactory to all concerned. I notice that we have quite a few nons along the line. I wish you brothers would assist me to get them. Anything you can do in this line will be appreciated. Get after them and stay right with them until they come across. After they are once in they will thank you for doing so. Tell them of the good of the Order and ask them what wages they think they would draw if it were not for the O. R. T. I thinlc with that one question you will get them started to thinking and a majority of them will do the right thing. Also ask them how they can live at ease and let someone else fight their battles. None of them have refused the increase nor their two weeks’ vacation with pay. Ask them who got this for them. They all know who did it, and they should get in line and help us out. I think by a little help from you brothers we will be able to land quite a few of them. I don’t think any of them will have the nerve to say: “Well, the O. R. T. never done us any good,’’ for they know that they would be telling some- thing that is not true, and I don’t think we would have a non on our division that would say this anyway. I want all you boys to get busy, Help get the nons in line; Have them don their bathing suits And jump in — the water’s fine. Tell them of the good we do, And how in us to trust, That we will have a new schedule (some day), Or stick with them till we bust. And if they will not come across. Please let me have their names, And I’ll take them to the pond, myself, And push the whole bunch in. Fraternally, R. A. Peck, Local Chairman. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R. Chicago Terminal & Illinois Division — The meeting called for August 16th at Rock Island, was one of the best attended for many a day. We had twenty-two of the boys from the Illinois Division, but very few from the Iowa and Missouri Divisions. Those who promised to be there and failed, certainly missed something. If you don’t believe it, ask Bro. D. H. Andrews, who was delegated by the boys from Peoria, who could not get away, but wanted to learn the true situation along the Rock Island. Bro. W. F. Kay, laid up for several months, has returned to first Blue Island, relieving Oper- ator Kent, who went to Silvis Shops days. Bro. O. G. Harvey, who bid in second Rock- dale, was taken sick and was relieved by Bro. J. C. Peterson, “RK’’ Rock Island. Bro. P. D. Marshall bid in first Morris, vice Bro. Wm. Brannian, promoted to the agency there, made vacant by the death of our late Bro. Wm. Rix. Bro. J. W. Nolan, second Morris, is enjoy- ing a vacation In Colorado, relieved by Bro. M. E. Donahue, with Bro. J. R. McEvoy, on third. G. B. Fisher, lately returned to the key, relieved Bro. Marshall, at Marseilles. Seems like home for George to get back there. Bro. E. M. Marshall, Utica days, was a recent Rock Island visitor. Understand he had his eye on a new job, but decided that Starved Rock locality was good enough for “Muh.” Boys, did you all vote right? We all hope you did. Bro. A. H. Reinhart, acting agent at Mar- quette since Bro. Brown went on his vacation, was taken to the hospital, no particulars. Boys, get busy on the few nons left on the Illinois Division. Now is the time to get after these fellows and have them help pay for that new schedule, which they will soon be working under and enjoying the benefits. If they haven’t got the money, they can borrow it from their banker for a month or so. Pay day comes every two weeks now in Illinois, so they won’t have to go broke long. Bro. J. W. Hill, from Galva, III., has been assigned Henry. 111., agency, vice O. G. Vale, resigned. Bro. W. M. Ray, from the C. & E. I. R. R., at Galva days, has been transferred to Division 126. Welcome. We would like to hear from the agent at Sparland, also the new man at Bishop Hill. It’s time these fellows were carrying the cardboard. They have taken advantage of the positions. Promises are like watered stock. Understand Bro. Chapman has resigned Milan agency, and that Bro. Jeffries bid it in, but we failed to see the regular bulletin on the assign- ment. 1 want to thank Bro. A. F. Thompson, “BY,” Peoria, for items contributed for this month’s write-up. Brothers, all of you get busy and con tribute each month. This would give us a fine write-up, and there is no reason why we should not have one. Cert. 309. Illinois Division Notes — Bro. D. H. Andrews, first City Depot, Peoria, was off two days recently, relieved by Bro. C. L. Adams, from Nebraska Division. Bro. Andrews’ wife, two daughters and two sons left July 16th Digitized by Google

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1600 The Railroad Telegrapher. for .an extended visit in Newhall, Cal. They ex- pect to visit Bro. and Mrs. Andrews’ daughter of that place. If you listen right close, you might hear Bro. Andrews whistling, “On The Trail of The Lonesome Pine.” Whether it is for joy or whether he is lonesome, .we have not yet figured out. Bro. Harvey, third Cfnllicothe, goes to second Rockdale, relieved by F. L. Burke, from Silvis Shops, relieved by Bro. Funk. Bro. Brennan is now acting agent Morris; Bro. Joe Nolan taking first, Bro. Mike Donahue second, and Bro. McEvoy third. If anyone wishes a steady job, ask for any of the three tricks at Blue Island. This hot weather makes “hay” good for the night man, on duty. If you want a tip on how to count money call on Bro. Wilson, ticket agent City Depot, Peoria, or drop him a card. He counts scads of it every day. Bro. Phippens, city ticket office, Peoria, is also pretty handy when it comes to pasting on the “P-54’s.” A. F. T., Cert. 2729. General Offices, Herrington , Rock Island — A special meeting was held at Moose Hall, this city, Sunday evening, August 24th. Bro. Ford, acting as chairman, called the meeting to order at 8 p. m., with about thirty brothers in attend- ance, which, considering the brand of weather, and the short notice, was good. Bro. Stover was appointed secretary of the meeting. Bro. Ford opened with a short address in which lie explained the object of the meeting, conclud- ing by introducing General Chairman Brown. Bro. Brown responded with one of his character- istic speeches which was accorded close attention and generous applause. Bro. Brown was followed by Bro. Allen, who gave a red-hot exhibition of an orator, and advocated the holding of a reg- ular monthly meeting at Herrington. The fol- lowing brothers also made short, interesting talks: Lady, Austin, Shaw, Fritzler, Griffin, Bonecut- ter, Smith, of Marion; Powell, Powers, Carver, Burke, Ingram and Smith, of Herrington. At the conclusion of the meeting it was moved and seconded that a regular monthly meeting be held at Herrington on the fourth Sunday of each month. Carried unanimously. All brothers in this vicinity should fix this date in their minds, and make it a point to attend every meeting pos- sible. These meetings are instructive and inter- esting, not only from an Order viewpoint, but from the company point of vision as well, as the different agents get together and talk over ways and means of conducting their different agencies, compare notes, and in many ways secure valuable information that can be utilized for the benefit of all concerned. Let’s make the next meeting, Sun- day, September 28th, a good one. Manager Hcdrix was on vacation August 6th to 22d, fishing in the lakes of Michigan. Bro. C. R. Jones, second trick wire chief, acting as man- ager. Georgia messenger girl, is spending her vaca- tion in El Reno. Bro. Lowe is on a thirty days’ vacation. Bro. Pearsoll still making regular trips to Lin- colnville. Come on “Happy,” let’s get it over with. Our old friend and Bro. E. Nichols, formerly at McFarland and Horton, now located at Dow- ney, Idaho, with the O. S. L., writes that he would be glad to hear from any of his old fellow- workmen on the Kansas Division. Our genial manager tickled our palates with a big bucket of ice cold limeade one of the recent hot afternoons. Sister Brown is spending a couple of weeks in the mountains of Colorado. Bro. Hattwick is visiting home folks in Penn- sylvania. Bro. Carver returned the 22d from a two months’ vacation in the far east. Bro. Harper is back from his ninety days’ vaca- tion. Wife and daughter of Bro. Rice arrived in Topeka a few days ago. Bro. O’Grady is spending his vacation in Ne- braska and Minnesota. Business has been very heavy the last few months, and, taken in connection with vacation time, has kept Manager Whitney pretty busy keep- ing an adequate force on hand. Operators of all kinds are very scarce in this vicinity. Former Bro. Badsky took two weeks’ vacation, July 28th. He was gone six days. Bro. Allen, of Chicago, bid in a vacancy here at “KI,” and will repoit as soon as relief can be secured. Several of the boys from here accompanied General Chairman Brown to Herrington, Sunday, August 24th, to attend the meeting held at that point, and had an enj yable time at the meeting and ball game in the allernoon, but are unanimous in their declaration th it the real features of the occasion were the 8'ippers furnished by Bros. Ford and Smith, at ibeir homes. The wives of these brothers are some “culinary artists” believe me. General Secretary and Treasurer Edwards, has now moved his household goods to Topeka, and will make this his place of residence. Mrs. Ed- wards is visiting in Iowa. Bro. Peterson, formerly of the Union Pacific, is working one of the night tricks. Bro. MeLel- land, of the Frisco Division, is his running mate. Not much of a write-up this month account of no assistance from the brothers along the line. If you wll compare this write-up with that one of June or July, you will easily realize what a dif- ference a little help will make. I can not cover the system and gather in the news. Please take a few minutes each month and help to make this what it should be. Cert. 1927. El Paso Division — On Friday evening, August 8th, eighteen teleg raphers held an informal meeting at Pratt, for the purpose of discussing matters of interest. It was a very enthusiastic gathering, at which plans Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1601 were formulated, which will probably soon result In the organization of an O. R. T. club, with Pratt named as the meeting place. Had trains from east of Pratt been running closer to schedule, we would probably have had an attendance of thirty-five or forty loyal brothers. Neverthe- less, what we lacked in attendance, was more than made up by the interest taken in the meet- ing by those fortunate enough to participate. Those in attendance were : W. E. Dempsey, Bloom, Kan.; J. A. Janock and Geo. R. Gould, Bucklin, Kan.; G. E. Hanson, Preston, Kan.; H. A. Sokel, Plains, Kan.; C. B. Penland, Ford, Kan.; W. R. Atherton, Greensburg, fCan.; W. E. Combs, Wellsford, Kan.; J. F. Myer, Fowler, Kan.; H. E. Pinney, Meade, Kan.; Fred Sample, Mineola, Kan.; W. A. Warren, Kingsdown, Kan.; N. A. Collins, Langdon, Kan.; C. M. Pierce, Liberal, Kan.; W. J. Edwards, Topeka, K£n., and H. G. Shupe, T. C. Farrell and C. M. Sides, Pratt, Kan. A good live talk was given by Bro. W. J. Ed- wards, which cleared up several matters regarding the pending negotiations for revision of our pres- ent schedule, and served to further impress upon our minds the necessity of remaining fim* In our decision to support our committee by every means in our power. On account of the limited time at our disposal, the meeting was closed much too soon to suit those in attendance, as most of them wished to return on No. 33, which was one hour late, making it unnecessary to remain in Pratt all night. Our officials have been kind enough to do every- thing in their power to allow every facility for attending these meetings, and as many as possible should attend the next meeting. We want every man who can get away. We have plenty of the right material to complete the organization of an O. R. T. club. Let’s get together and make it a strong one. A social organization of this kind will keep us all thoroughly posted on what is going on. If you have a “non” at your station, bring him along. Perhaps this would be the very best way of getting right down close to these people, who are willing to share the benefits without lending any financial or moral support, and who knows but what we might discover that latent streak of manhood, of which every man is supposed to be Inherently possessed, and arouse it into life. Speaking of the human specimen classified by loyal members as the “non,” one is reminded of nothing so much as of the woodtick, which com- placently fastens upon the sheltering body of the noble Newfoundland, and while contributing noth- ing to his support, calmly derives its nourishment from the supply of life blood which the dog is rustling to maintain. Brothers, we all know where the “ticks” are located. The old slogan, “No card, no favors,” is the remedy. We miss many opportunities to apply the remedy. It works just as well upon the man in the office with you, as it does upon the transient who lost his card, and wants to be squared out of town, or permission to put a skylight In your pie card. When the weight of our combined opinion is felt by those who persistently drink of our life blood, refusing every invitation to show them- selves men, not “raoochers,” it will not be long until the “non” will be as rare a disease as the leprosy. None of us have any toleration for a “moocher,” and if the “non” is not the worst kind of a “moocher,” what's the answer? Following is the line-up of our dispatcher’s of- fices: Dalhart, Tex., Chief Dispatcher, N. E. Rey- nolds; First Trick, F. B. Rice; Second, H. J. Higley; Tl^ird, T. A. Tarvin. Day operator, Bro. H. B. Townsley. Night operator, Bro. C. E. Mit- chell, Pratt, Kan., A. E. Murphy, chief; first trick, C. H. Young; second, C. P. Fleming; third, F. W. Sharpe; day operator, Bro. C. M. Sides, night operator, Bro. C. T. Farrell. C. D. William- son is doing extra dispatching for both offices. The telegraph fraternity on the El Paso Division are open for congratulations In having such an accommodating and gentlemanly force to work with in our dispatching offices. No reasonable request is ever refused. Fellows, let’s give them the service. They will appreciate it. Don’t let them call unnecessarily. Nothing wears a dis- patcher out quicker. Chief “NE” Dispatcher Reynolds, of Dalhart, was compelled to leave for Excelsior Springs, Mo., about ten days, to receive treatment for rheu- matism, his lower limbs being badly affected. F. B. Rice is acting chief during his absence, plac- ing Higlty on first, and C. D. Williamson, extra dispatcher, on second. The boys are glad to note the return jf Chief Dispatcher Reynolds from Excelsior Sprmgs, and to hear that he received considerable benefit from his sojourn. Our popular chief dispatcher at Pratt, A. E. Murphy, is enjoying thirty days’ leave of ab- sence, which he is spending among the cool northern lakes resorts. C. H. Young, first trick dispatcher, is maintaining the usual efficient stand- ard of the chief dispatcher’s duties during Mr. Murphy’s absence, C P. Fleming changing from second to first trick, with Extra Dispatcher Wil- liamson on second trick. Bro. S. H. Gwlnn, first Texhoma, relieved by Bro. D. A. Irvine, is on an extended trip to Knoxville, Tenn., his old home. He will accom- pany his wife home from her visit among old scenes. Bro. E. L. Merrill, agent Logan, N. M., on his vacation, is in California, relieved by Mr. Ed- wards, the only man on the west end whq is not a member. J. P. Barnhart, division traffic superintendent of the W’estern Union, was over the road a few days ago, in the interest of his company. Bro. D. A. Irvine is now agent at Goodwell. re- lieving Bro. A. Murray, who takes Stratford agency. S. R. McCamant, out of the business several years, takes third Texhoma, relieving Bro. Irvine. Mr. McCamant was formerly agent at Plains, and we are looking for his application soon, as he is too old in the business to not understand the importance of getting in the band Digitized by CiOOQle

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1602 The Railroad Telegrapher. wagon. Bro. A. L. Driver, the outgoing agent at Stratford, returned to Plains agency, relieving Bro. H. A. Sokel. The boys certainly regret to lose Bro. Sokel, as his stay among us has demon- strated him a gentleman of about three carats. Bro. D. H. Lusk, an old time telegrapher, is in the restaurant business at Bucklin. When in Bucklin, drop in and see. If you have a card, drop in and visit and eat. If you haven’t, eat anyway. Bro. A. H. Maytum, agent at Fowler, Kan., has returned from an extended vacation trip in the North and Northwest. Bro. G. D. Edgar, who relieved him, bid in second Medora, and Bro. J. F. Myer, Fowler nights. We were all agreeably surprised to learn that Bro. H. E. Pinney, agent Meade, Kan., was mar- ried several weeks ago, as he had established quite a local reputation as a woman hater. The ac- quaintance, which ended so happily began at Tex- homa, Okla., where Miss Bigford was a member of the faculty of the Oklahoma High School. The wedding was attended by only near relatives. Bro. and Mrs. Pinney are at home to their rela- tives and friends at Meade, Kan. We join with their many friends in wishing them all the joy and success which life affords. Bro. H. A. Sokel, former agent Plains, Kan., after his marriage on August 15th, departed by auto for Kismet, with his bride, in order to avoid enthusiastic friends, where they boarded No. 752 for Hutchinson. We understand Bro. Sokel will go to Durham, Kan., agency. Afflicted with one of his poetic ebullitions when the news became public, the correspondent perpetrated the follow- ing: Prince Cupid loves a shining mark, And not content is he, To merely plant the little spark Of love, but always waits to see That it receives the tender care, Which makes two hearts happy. When Bro. Sokel went to Plains, lie little thought, did he, That there among those beauteous "Janes, *’ He’d lose his liberty. The pace was fast, the race was keen, But that agent man, he won Kathleen. When the silken cord so tight was tied. Their plans were made to leave. And the jealous bunch of Plain’s hoys sighed. And at once began to grieve. For that O. R. T. man had made a scoop. And left those amateurs in the soup. And when that crowd of weeping swains To the depot went, to get A last, long look at the Belle of Plains — They were scooting toward Kismet In an auto they had snooked away, On their honeymoon, blithe and gay. So now, let’s close our little song. We know they’ll have good luck. For they love each other, good and strong, And Sokel has some "bucks." May the good Lord dispense His joys, And grant some little Soke's, Fot married life, without them, boys, Is more or less a hoax. C. M. Pierce, at Liberal, has been requested to act as division correspondent, and will be glad to furnish as complete a write-up as possible, but it will be necessary to furnish him with notice of all changes and items of interest to the mem- bership, as It is not possible to have a good write- up, unless this is done. You all realize that the El Paso Division is a long one, and it is impossible for the correspond- ent to get this information complete, unless all the members help him. Send in your Items not later than the 25th of the month. Slimpkllow, Cert. 2434. Dakota Division — Agent Shoafstall and wife, of Maclay, are in Canada, Mr. Jett, formerly helper at Armstrong, relieving him. Mr. Vassey bid in Jasper agency, Bro. Stanley, temporary agent, going to Granite extra. Bro. Laudeman relieved agent Sheldon, at Elk- ton for a few days, who was hurt, going from there to Conger relieving Bro. Kinseth. Mr. Judd, from Somers to Trosky temporary. Bro. Cole, agent Holmes, bid in Bemis, vice Mr. Wold to Somers extra. Mr. Heath, helper Germania, checked in at Wallingford as agent, former agent resigned. Bro. Trenhaile, agent Superior, will probably have some thoroughbred chickens for sale next year. Better place your order early. Bro. Mikesall bid in Clarion; Mr. Lathrop as- signed third Dows, and Bro. Farrington, Palmer agency. Trosky, Holmes, Spirit Lake and Ger- mania agencies now on bulletin. Bro. Sather, agent Goldfield, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Peterson. The dispatchers at Estherville have taken their vacations, relieved by Dispatcher Availl, a new man. Mr. Morse acted as chief while Mr. Cal- lender was off. Bro. Story transferred from Spirit Lake to Germania, vice E. A. Landmark. Mr. Hess, agent Granite, on two weeks’ vaca- tion, was relieved by Extra Agent Bro. Sturdi- vant, who later relieved Bro. Gavin, Montgomery, lor vacation, Mr. Hess later going to Palmer tem- porary. Bro. Carey, first Estherville, while visiting his parents at Wilmont, was relieved by Mr. Emerson, a law student, formerly with the C. G. W. at Clarion. Hope "Tom" lined his father up wi*h a new card while he was there. Bro. Bixhy, agent Toronto, while attending the funeral of his sister at Estherville, was relieved by Bro. McNeillv, from Dows, who was hurt by baggage falling on him there and had to return to Dows. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1603 Bro. Peterson, Pipestone, who relieved agent Elkton a few days, was later relieved by Bro. Laudeman, from Sibley, Bro. Aldrich returning to his old trick there. Bro. Littell, agent Gruver, on a few weeks’ vacation at Estherville and Worthington, was relieved by Mr. Walker, a new man. Mr. Stagman is now agent Shindlar, vice Mr. Larson. Mr. Finch, agent Forest City, was relieved a few days by Mr. Reed, while visiting at his old home at Miles, Iowa. Bro. Cross, who bid in Graettinger Pit, forced to leave there after several weeks on account of ill health, went to his home at Valley Jet. The sister-in-law of Bro. F. B. Smith, of Ken- seth, died at Belmond, July 30th. Mrs. Smith and children attended the funeral. Bro. Krall resigned at Garner, relieved by Mr. Murphy, who has been on his brother’s farm over two years. Bro. Freeze is back at Lake Park agency, Pro. Lockwood relieving Mr. lhlan at Sibley, who is going out west. Bro. Kerans, extra, has gone to the Missouri Division. The father of Bro. Dugan, of Lester, is very low at his home in Luverne. Bro. Dugan is at his bedside, Mr. Landmark relieving him. Bro. Dahl, agent Titonka, has resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Baldwin, helper from Garner. Bro. Reese was relieved a few days at Reading by Helper Kleveter, from Ellsworth. Helpers are now being put on at White and Toronto. There ' are several other points that could use additional help. The gravel pit at Graettinger closed for the season August 23d, and the one at Belmond September 1st. We have received only three bulletins tor this year. Our schedule says positions shall be bul- letined on the first and fifteenth of each month. We hope since Mr. Peterson has succeeded Mr. Cummings as chief clerk that these bulletins will come out on time. Bro. McElhinney, agent Dows, was relieved for ten days by Bro. Ensley, second there, and he by Mr. Bellman, formerly agent at Thompson, now in the furniture business at Dows. I thank the brothers who helped out with the write-up this month, and hope you will come again. We have a lot of territory and one man can not begin to get all the changes on it, so I have to depend on the brothers along the line to get them. Send to Box 377, Dows, Iowa. Have you. paid your dues for the current term? If not, better get busy and send them in and get an up-to-date card. Div. Cor. Nebraska Division — The meetings held at IMiillipsburg, Fa'ibury, Lincoln and Omaha, by Bro. Edwards, were well attended considering the short notice we had on them. The subject of the new schedule wras the principal thing discussed and explained, also the voting which was hardly up to standard on this division, owing to the fact that several of the boys did not understand the ballots and had held back. The time is drawing near when our assistance will be needed. When a new man comes on the division, mail his name and certifi- cate number to the local chairman, so he can have him transferred. If he is a non, hand him an application blank, and if he says he can’t afford it, have him fill it out and mail to the local chairman who will look out for the financial part of it. There are a lot of new men coming on the division now, so help us out all you can. If more of the boys would arrange to attend these meetings matters of this kind could be more fully understood. Bro. Shaw, operator and ticket clerk Belleville, resigned, relieved by Mr. Showers pending bul- letin. Bro. Smith, a new mart on second Belle- ville, extra. Mr. Miller, acting relief agent, is now icliev- ing Bro. Caudy, at Alvo, who, we understand, is considering simple life on the farm. O. B. O., extra dispatcher, was on third Belleville a few nights. Bro. Lowry, third Scandia, has resigned, re- lieved temporarily by Bro. Scott, from Rydall, necessitating Bro. Beymer to work a twelve-hour shift Bro. McNulty, third Montrose, resigned to attend school at Lincoln. Quite a few changes on east end owing to the new law limiting the hours of service of women in Nebraska. There was a great deal of dissatis- faction at first, but Mr. Kelso had the sisters transferred to Kansas or their hours fo arranged that they might remain in Nebraska. It is now Bro. A. W. Smith, agent, and J. M. Maloney, operator at Richfield, who will be with us soon. Bro. and Sister Croft, of Richfield, transferred to Scandia, Kan., former as agent. D. S. Annis is now agent at Meadow, vice Sister Sawyar transferred to Sabeiha on the Horton line. Mr. Annis says he can’t see bis way clear to get a card and don’t see the benefit of carrying one. He seems to have forgotten “No card, no favors.” Bro. Davis, of Jansen, bid in South Bend agency, relieving Bro. Zook, who was there only a few days after relieving Sister D. B. Richardson. Extra Agent Brandt is now at Rockford agency pending bulletin. Bro. Swartout, second Phillipsburg, is taking a rather extended vacation, relieved by Operator White, extra. Mr. Gray, at Havelock, will be with us next pay day, and the agent. Mr. Ellingson, has sent in his application. Now boys, get after J. V. Cocran there. Operator Welton, second Jansen, who went to the “Soo” line, was relieved by Bro. Ranney, from New Haven. Bro. Eaton reports no nons in his family any more, having sent in the necessary papers for Mrs. Eaton. Bro. Hamilton who bid in Courtland, will be relieved at llallam by Bro. Roney, leaving l*ow- hattan open for bids. Digitized by Google

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1604 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Davis, second Rokeby, is now agent there. This puts him in a position where he will not have to take orders from his wife. Another blow to the suffragette cause. Everyone was on the job handling the "KT” specials which passed over our division en route to the annual Conclave at Denver. Glad to see the boys look out for this special business as the company appreciates good service on occasions like this. We often hear “DY” singing in “F” nowadays. We are glad to know that Sister Richardson has a place there and will not have to seek employ- ment off the Nebraska Division. Bro. Corbet, agent Thompson, is now watch- ing the box cars for twelve hours daily on account of the shortage of operators. J. W. and C. P. Davis, from the Pennsylvania, at Montrose and Rydal, are good subjects to work on. Get busy. It has been so long since we have seen a telegrapher’s job bulletined that we might not recognize one now should our chief see fit to comply with our schedule and issue them reg- ularly. It would be much more encouraging to the boys if they were given chances to bid on the jobs that happen to come open. Mr. Carlisle, agent Plymouth, and Mr. Wagner, agent Esbon, both holding choice positions, refuse to carry cards. Wonder if crop failures will be sufficient excuse for them to refuse another year. E. A. McKee, third Rokeby, informs us that he can not join us in the effort to make this division solid on account of going into other busi- ness. We are sorry to lose him, but hope that a brother will fill his place. Bro. and Sister Richardson, of Dewitte, went to Fairbury recently in their Maxwell auto to spend the evening with his sister, "DY,” of the Relay office. We are greatly indebted to Bros. Cook and Watson, of the east end, and Bro. Rollins, Belle- ville, for items this month. If other brothtrs will help a little each month we can be well represented in The Telegrapher. Cert. 2522. Arkansas Division — Among other positions on the last bulletin were four agencies, all 'f which pay $65.00 each and the telegraph positions $65.00 to $70.00 a month. A number of the boys are on their vacations. Bro. Booth, Lanoke, was relieved by Mr. Monette, a new man. Bro. Inglis, agent at Butterfield, is also on va- cation, relieved by Mr. Williams from the Iron Mountain. Bro. Leighty, agent Bigelow, on vacation, was relieved by N. C. Cagle, and Bro. W. A. Blank- enship, spending his vacation down in Georgia with pa and ma, by II. C. Ragsdale, agent at Bauxite. The proposition to put the local chairman of this division on a salary basis failed to material- ize as the three good brothers at Haskell were the only ones who wrote inc favoring it. Wc can not expect as good results from our local chair- man as we could if we paid him for his trouble. The B. of R. T. Brotherhood on the Iron Moun- tain pays its local chairman $75 a month and he is allowed to work fifteen days each month for the company. They get results worth while. Bro. Gunn bid in Roland agency; Bro. Owen who has been there about two years losing out by letting a passenger train get away from him. Watch your train orders, boys. Better stop a train if you are not sure it is the train you have orders for than to let one get by without them as the company is very strict about overlooking orders. Bro. Clark is back at Blue Mountain from va- cation, relieved by Bro. Blankenship. Bro. Schnabel, second Roland, had orders for an extra east and thinking the train he saw com- ing was first 92 gave them a dear board. He is now off pending investigation. Boys, watch closely and don’t go off and pull your boards and not notify the boys on either side of you of what is coming. Let’s not imperil one another’s jobs this way. Bro. Perry, third Havana, has his passes and is all ready to leave for a visit to pa and ma in Tennessee, expecting every train to bring a man to relieve him. Bro. Jones, of Danville, has had his passes so long awaiting relief that they have run out. Bro. Shade, second Havana, says he will trade jobs with anyone anywhere that will pay his coca cola bill, so they will let him leave town. Any notes from the good brothers on the line are appreciated. George D. Lee, Cert. 185. Oklahoma Division — Bro. Dusch, of Comanche, visited Renfrow over Sunday. Bro. Short is relieving the regular brother at Pond Creek. Bro. Hoover, of Enid, relieving Bro. Dunnam on the car distributor’s desk at El Reno while the latter is off on account of sickness. Bro. Steininger is now at Waukomis agency. Bro. Hoopingarner has returned to Bison, his relief, Bro. C. E. Hunt, bidding in Addington station. Bro. Johnson Kingfisher, is laying off. Bro. Todd relieving him. The passenger station at El Reno has had its telegraph force consolidated with the relay force in the new office building, putting out all but the ticket men in that station. Bro. C. C. Snod- grass has taken first El Reno yard, Bro. Tollof- son, the day ticket job El Reno. Bro. Phillips has resigned and F. W. Sanford is with the relay office force. Conductors now get all their orders at the relay office where Bro. Jimmy Hayes handles the 9s first trick. Bro. Gorrell, of El Reno, is down in Tfcxas; Bro. Wm. Gilbert is back at work at the yard, and Bro. Keeton on third. Bro. C. C. Crum has returned to Union City after an extended leave, relieved by Bro. Shields, who is now relieving Bro. Sparks, at Temple. Bro. Turner, of Addington, was forced to resign as his feet were in such condition that he Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1605 could no longer do the necessary mail-carrying and collecting. All that is needed at that station is some Yeast Foam salesman used to tacking cards, to card the “Southern Cattle” cars. Ask Reed, of Minco. Bro. Matthews, of Chickaslia, attended the Pan- homa meeting, August 23d. Sister Peck traded tricks for the day. Bro. Wiggins, of Ninnekah, is in Colorado until cooler weather, relieved by Bro. Bratt. Bro. Moore, of Marlow, who laid off in May, got back in time for the hot weather. The only non on the main line from Caldwell to Waurika, located at Duncan, states that our initiation fee is higher than some other road and he simply won’t pay it. When a man joins the Order now he must help to pay for the things already received by the action and hard cash of the brothers, and should feel proud of the piivi- legc of assisting in the good .work. Bro. F. J. Upson, of Waurika yard, was up to the Panhoma meeting with Bro. Murphy, of Rush Springs. Bro. Upson also attended the last meet- ing of the Southern Division at Bridgeport, and reports “Progress” there. Same with us. Bro. Kurtenbach, of Granite, is taking in the sights of the cities. The new brothers since last report on this divi- sion are: C. E. Hunt, Addington; Short, Pond Creek; F. J. Bratt, Ninnekah; Short, Mason and Beal, Duncan; Beal, Enid; Connor, Anadarko; Hadley, Carnegie; Taylor, Komalty; Lovell, Alex; Guest, ^radley, and E. A. Bland, Hobart. Every- one can say, “73.” Brothers, remember :^“No card, no favors” at Hastings, Geronimo, Faxon and Chattanooga. We have given these men every chance in the world to do the right thing and be men among us and they not only fail to do so, but seem to think we owe it to them to treat them like real people. This is the wrong idea, and don’t let’s forget it. It is not hard to remember these four places. Watch for bulletins and see that in case of a change that a brother bids it in. Bro. Reed, of Minco, who relieved Represent- ative Bro. Meador while attending the Baltimore convention and also relieved him while attending the committee conferences at Chicago, relieved Bro. Turner at Addington .and is now back at the old stand waiting for another agency. Bro. Reed says the “boomer’s” life don’t appeal to him. Out of the entire Third District we have fewer r.ons to the number of men employed, with the exception of the Amarillo Division, which has fourteen jobs and sixteen members. Next comes the Southern, then the Louisiana, then Indian Territory and then Arkansas. We arc in the lead, boys; let’s keep that way. When a new man comes in your office, open the batteries with the remark, “Gotta card?” If not, show him he is delinquent in* the human race and let that fact soak in. You all know how it’s done. Numbers of the brothers report to me they have been asked what they were going to do when the rent comes ’round. What do you do with your old Telegraphers? Why not read your copy and send it to some non? Of course, there are not many of the latter; but there will be none in a short time. Remember the four stations heretofore named. There is a good place to land with your journals. Do you know that every movement for the good of mankind has had to make haste slowly, because of incumbrances in the form of alleged members who simply paid their dues and sat back and waited. Don’t do that. Be a dynamo if you can — be a. “live wire,” anyway. Don’t die standing still; that kind are always being mashed under the wheels. Above all else, remember the werds of the great poet: “No card, no favors.” Cert. 479. Pan Handle Division — Bro. H. R. Byfield, agent Calumet, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. J. L. McGrath, first Sayre, and he by Bro. G. E. Johnson, from the Frisco. It is now Bro. M. R. Gibson at Choctaw. Bro. R. S. Taylor, on vacation, was relieved by . Bro. Kirby, a new man. Bro. R. C. Douglas, agent Bridgeport, on leave of absence, was relieved by Bro. Johnson. Bro. C. J. Dewitt, first Geary, laying off for a while in the shade, was relieved by Brown. J. Carson, third there, says he will have a card pay- day. Bro. R. D. Roach’s application was secured a few days after his arrival at that point. Bros. C. H. Armstrong and C. O. Stone, of Oklahoma City, Bro. M. R. Gibson, of Choctaw, and Bro. J. J. Nichols, of Elk City, attended the meeting at El Reno, August 23d, and had an enjoyable time. We wish everyone would become interested in these meetings and all attend who can. It helps to keep up the enthusiasm, and that’s what we need. Let us keep after the few remaining nons. Just as soon as a man lights on the division, ascertain if he is up-to-date, and if not, keep after him until he gets that way, always bearing in mind: “No card, no favors.” Cert. 729. Lake Shore A Michigan Southern Ry. Eastern Division — Bro. Geo. Kipp, West Seneca tower, on a vaca- tion in Canada, his old home, was relieved by Bro. Schroeder, who also relieved Bro. Hewink. Bro. Clarence Baker, second Angola, on a month’s leave, relieved by Bro. Davis, and he by Bro. Hillgruber. W. H. Williams, messenger boy Erie depot, was recently promoted and posted up at P. & E. Cross- ing and Westfield. E. J. Throne, Eric depot, off a month visiting relatives at Bath, Maine, was relieved by Bro. II. L. Contrick, and he by Mr. Switzer. Bro. Del Beideck, third Dunkirk, off fifteen days, visiting the old folks at Corfu, X. Y., was re- lieved by Bro. Hillgruber. Bro. Ralph Garnow, Dunkirk, while off sick, relieved by Bro. Schroeder. Bro. Miller, extra, of the New York State National Guards, spent a week camping with them at Farnham, N. Y. Digitized by Google

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1606 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mr. Johnson, who worked a few days at An- gola, resigned because the levers pulled too hard. Bro. Edward Franklin, second North East, was off sick, causing the other two men to work twelve hours, as no men were available for several days. Bro. Joseph Caldwell, third Silver Creek, was off several days on a motocycle trip. Mr. Lamb, of Willoughby, has been in the hos- pital for some time. Bro. Wright, who relieved Bro. Chadwick on second Lake View, was relieved on third there by Bro. Williams. I wish the boys would seni me some items from west of Erin, as it is rather hard for me, per- sonally, to get them. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors.*’ “RU .” Western Division — Every month we receive our Telegrapher with a write-up in it from most every road, but its been many a moon since I have seen one from the west end of the old Lake Shore. If there is no correspondent here, why not elect one or appoint one, so that we could have a little write-up each month in our journal. It’s rather discouraging to receive the journal each month and not see anything from the west end. Let’s wake up and take an interest in our organi- zation. Our local chairman can not do it all. You probably are all aware that Bro. Graham, be- ing handicapped by rheumatism, is unable to get around like he would like to, but he does put in all the spare time he has and his trips to see a non most generally prove fruitful. The few changes I can remember may be history by the time it appears in print, but may be new to some who chance to see it. Bro. Farmer, second “NX,” off three months, was relieved by Bro. Meisner, and he by Bro. King, from Whiting. Bro. Burwell, second Lake Erie, took two weeks’ well deserved vacation, and with his family visited in Canada. Bro. Lougee, off two weeks, visiting his parents in Ohio, was relieved by Bro. Pratt, who later relieved Bro. Long, west tower Elkhart, who got into a bunch of scarlet fever and could not re- sume as soon as lie expected. Mr. Huttinger, third "WG,” on ninety days’ leave, visiting friends and relatives in Montana, was relieved by Mr. Pancake, later relieved by Mr. Lee, a new man from the Penna. Bro. Redding bid in third Lydick, and Mr. Shultz, first “FS.” Bro. Witter is on second “JD” pending bul- letin. Hon. Bro. Rogers, second “FS” (Death Valley), has gone to Petrosky for his hay fever. He has plenty of time to pursue his studies in medicine at “FS." Any brother taken ill, just call on “Doc. Yak.” Bro. Dorsey, second “HM,” off two weeks, re- lieved by Bro. Pratt. Ex-Bro. Cain, while looking after his father’s farm, relieved on third Norwood by Mr. Darby, a new man from tolling Prairie, who later went to Indiana Harbor third. Mr. Nickerson is now on third Porte, his home town. “PM” tower, LaPorte second, Indiana Harbor and East Side third are now on bulletin. “Joe,” our genial chief, while on two weeks’ well-earned vacation, relieved by Mr. Brink, night chief, and he by Mr. Boonestell, first trick dis- patcher. Jim Fraizer relieved on clerk position by Dick Taylor, from “SC,” while he was doing the extra dispatching when the men were taking their annual vacations. Mr. Trowe, first Whiting, relieved the third trick man at “RW,” indulging in too much fire water. Bro. Bauchman, third “JD,” on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Lee. Mishawaka, South Bend, I. I. & I. Crossing, Lydick, Lake Erie Crossing and Otis are all solid, and there are several offices with one and two members, making a pretty good per cent; but it can be greatly increased if we will all get after the few eligible nons on the division. Some would undoubtedly “come across” if asked, but you got to show your goods if you want to sell. Brothers, try to land them. A little “no card, no favors” would work wonders in some cases. There seems to be no difference shown between brothers and nons. This is no way to get members. Cut out the favors to the nfins after you have asked them to come in, and use other tactics. We all want a raise and think there are none who do not need it. We expect to go after a new schedule and a good increase, but we must be solid to gain our point. The Michigan Central (a New York Central line) gets considerably more than Lake Shore men, because they have the cards and stand back of their committee, ready for anything. They get what they go for. Why should we not try the same way? If one N. Y. C. line can get it, why can’t all? It all comes from the same pockets. Remember: “No card, no favors.” Cert. 610. HAPPENINGS AT DEATH VALLEY. (Dedicated to Bro. Rogers. By Cert. 610.) Down in beautiful Durham, ’Mid scenes so gay and bright, Struggles our Bio. Rogers From four till twelve at night. He hasn’t much to do there Except to hit the flop, And open up the switches So the trains won’t have to stop. But our ambitious brother Didn’t want to sleep his life away, So he studied undertaking Just to keep from out “the hay.” He bought an old gray horse, With which to pull the hearse; He turned him out to fatten up, And he ate till they thought he’d burst. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1607 In just two weeks the old horse died, Without ever seeing the hearse. The undertaking business went up the flue, Then you “auto” heard Rogers curse. He sat around the office And didn’t do a tap, But go down to Otis each morning To get his honest scrap. He pondered for about three weeks, Then got busy, as you’ll see, And began to study medicine, A doctor for to be. Call up “Doc Yak’* and get a pill If you are taken sick, His medicine will do harm, And “Doc” can work your trick. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Relay Division — Recent assignments: No. 83, A. P. Boyles; 84, F. F. Turner; 85, Reese Saul; 86, J. W. Frey; 87, W. M. Correll ; 88, H. H. flasselbacher; 89, W. J. Curley; 90, G. M. Riggin. Eight new applications were brought in this month by the various members. Let us hope that the good work will continue. Bros. Wood and Coats, “GO,” are still on the trail of nons, and it is with their kind assistance that we are gradually weeding out the “hard- shells.” Bro. Clendenin. of Alliance, remembered all the boys in “GO” with a smoke on the advent of his baby girl. Bro. Ed Martin spent his vacation in New York, and wrote the boys in “GO” a card that he was on his way to Atlantic City or some other city. He must have been full of ocean water. Adam “Homespun” Smith spent his vacation in Denver, looking at the mountain scenery and in- vestigating the shylock system out there. General Chairman Carder has been on the sick list for the past few weeks, but expects to be back in the harness again shortly. Mr. Howard, from LaCrosse, who spent a day in Chicago on business during the first part of August, promises to be with us soon. Harry Hull, at Aurora, don’t see why we should expect him to join when we have some nons in Kansas City. Will someone please give Mr. Hull their attention? He requests an explanation. Bro. J. F. Wells, formerly of “OX” Omaha, was in Chicago on business during the first part of August. He has been playing ball all summer with Minneapolis, and expects to start telegraph- ing again as soon as the ball season is over. Bro. Wilkes, LaCrosse, visited “GO” during the first part of August to inspect our new office. Bro. Bartling, “GO,” is spending his vacation in a suburb of Cincinnati to recuperate. Mark Conrad is looking after his financial affairs. Bro. Simpson, St. Louis, visited the boys in “GO” recently. Bro. Barber, Burlington, is enjoying his vaca- tion out on the farm. Div. Cor. St. Joseph Division — Bro. Turney, at Curzons, correspondent for some time, has turned it over to me. Brothers, kindly send me all the items you can by the twenty-fifth of the month, and try to make this the best division on the system. It is hard for me to get items up on the branch, as we are apart from the rest of you, and in the one-man stations we never get a chance to get away from our own town. Those behind in their dues kindly hurry in your remittances. We must not have any delin- quents this term. Bro. E. C. Norris was unable to get board at McPaul, and the night office there was closed and a night office opened at Percival, Bro. Norris bidding it in. No doubt the agent at Percival will appreciate the change this will make in his hours, as the correspondent had that position for seven months and was only able to get out of town three times. Bro. W. E. Hale got Amazonia third; H. Mar- tin, East Leavenworth nights, and Bro. R. I. Gillis, Armour first. Bro. Wallace bid Kellerton back before bulletin had closed on it. W. E. Stouffer, third Hamburg, had important business in Nodaway recently. When will it hap- pen, “Bill?” Bro. L. V. Ockerman was extra dispatcher on third main line a few nights, and “Ock” was there with the goods. Bro. J. H. Cole, agent Forbes, resigned, intend- ing to locate in Oregon. Good luck to you, Bro. Cole. G. R. Morgan, second, got tjie agency. Mr. McLeez goes to Forbes second pending bul- letin. Bro. Kemp, agent Folsom, is on a well-earned vacation, relieved by Bro. W. E. Hale. Bro. Conard, third Amazonia, bid in third block 36; Amazonia now on bulletin. Double track has been put into service between block 83 and Forbes. Block 83 has been closed as a block office, Bro. R. K. Thomas, on vacation. Bro. O’Hara, freight yards a few nights, is now in St. Joseph Hospital. % Boys, keep after all the new men and get them in line; we need them. We can be just as strong as the train and engine men if we will all get busy. The better we are organized, and the bet- ter service we give, the more important our ser- vices will be to the company, and we wili be in a better position to demand more wages. Bro. C. H. Waldruff, seventeen years agent at Coin, is now running a flour exchange and produce house there, doing a nice business, and still carries an up-to-date. Those desiring fresh eggs can get them through me from Bro. Waldruff. Thanks to Bro. Turney, at Curzons and Bro. Arnold, Hamburg, for news this month. Hope some of the rest will open up their hearts next time. L. J. Millen, Loc. Cor., Coin, Iowa. IN ME MORI AM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call Digitized by Google

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1608 The Railroad Telegrapher. to the Great Beyond, the beloved father of our Bro. J. P. Rossie, in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of St. Joseph Divi- sion and Relay Division of Burlington, Division 130, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and a copy for- warded to The Telegrpaher for publication. L. V. OCKERMAN, A. L. Edie, W. T. Jones, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. The family of the late Frank Rossie, gratefully acknowledge your kind expression of sympathy. Committee. Chicago Division — Bro. Montgomery, who has been sending in the write-ups of this division, is working as extra dispatcher at Aurora, relieved by H. E. Ensworth, extra towerman, on second Clyde tower. The local chairman is on third there. Bro. Siebert, first Hawthorne tower, who fell and sprained his knees badly over a month ago, was relieved by G. C. Rowe. We trust Bro. Sie- bert will soon be with us again. There are several nons here yet, whom we hope to land by next pay day. Bro. Depattie, second Hawthorne tower, off a week, looking after his farm in Nebraska, was relieved by J. H. Mumm, the repairman, who also relieved G. C. Rowe, first Hawthorne tower, while off sick a few days. We are glad to note the return of Bro. Strohm to second Kedzie Avenue tower, after a month spent at Hot Springs, Ark., for his health, re- lieved by H. E. Ensworth, who also relieved Bro. R. H. Hachmeister, third Kedzie Avenue tower, during July, while visiting relatives in Nebraska, Wisconsin and Michigan. We expected him to bring back a new relative, but were disappointed. W. Lymangood, first Ashland Avenue, off ten days the first part of August, was relieved by O. Wegener, repairman. Roberg street tower has now three tricks at $65 per month; A1 Janscowski, repairman, work- ing second. Rockwell street switch tender job, also opened up three tricks the first of August. “Keep the good work up and be doing.” is our motto. Bro. August Ban^back, first Canal street tower, is on vacation, relieved by Repairman O. Weg- ener. Your correspondent, while off Sunday, August 17th, welcoming his new born daughter, was re- lieved by E. Wyley, our signal supervisor. M. R. I’eters, First Trick Towerman, Clyde, 111. Aurora Division — Bro. Boyle, third Somonauk cabin, relieved by Mr. Smith, second Hinckley, bid in second Con- gress Park, vice Bro. Olson, who bid in a trick at Aurora relay. Bro. James Skelly is away on a two weeks’ vacation. Bro. Salander, second Sandwich, is also on vacation, visiting St. Paul and Duluth, Minn., and Bro. Noack, third Sandwich, visit- ing friends in Boston and New York City. C. D., and D. F. Cook, from the L. & N., on second and third Somonauk cabin, pending bul- letin, are both brothers now, thanks to Local Chairman Todd, who went over there on foot to get them. Ex-Bro. John Cardwell claims he was lost without his card the last trip he took in the Northwest. He will have no trouble getting an- other one. Aurora Division extends congratulations to Bro. Leslie Kunkle on his recent marriage. Bro. Lieber has returned to third Big Cut, after spending a month with his folks in Missouri. W. C. Elms, a new man, relieved him. L. S. Stl Clair, from the C. M. & St. P., is on second Chadwick, pending bulletin. Bro. Fowler has resigned to accept a position in a bank. We wish him success. As soon as it gets a little cooler, we expect to hold meetings at Aurora and Mendota. General Chairman Carder has returned home from Kirksville, Mo., hospital, after undergoing a successful operation. The Aurora Division is short an assistant local chairman,- east of Aurora and west of Mendota. Will some good brother take hold and furnish a few notes each month for the journal, and see that our schedule is not violated. Send all notes and violations to the local chairman. Brothers, wake up, don’t leave it all for one to do. Everyone help out Don’t go to sleep on the job. It won’t be long before your committee will be up again after another schedule, then you all will be on the job expecting an increase. Cert. 14. Beardstozvn Division — I am acting correspondent for the Beardstown Division. Floyd Denny relieved Mr. Clark on Jackson- ville second until bid in by laylor Agnew, of Waverly. Mr. Christopher, of Waverly, bid in third Jacksonville, vice W. L. Bandy, now with the C. P. & St. L. at Pekin. Mr. Mumbower went to the camp meeting going on at Avers a few days. We hope he will be converted and get a card. Mr. Hale, agent Waverly, on vacatiort, was re- lieved by Mr. Etter, and he by Mr. Denny, of Sorento. Mr. Cbipman, on second Virden, took third there, relieved by Mr. Burke. Second and third tricks, Pisgah, taken off. Several stations along the line have been painted and now present a very neat appearance. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1609 Mr. Horton and Mr. Lamb were over the line recently giving the operators a few instructions in regard to O-S-ing trains and keeping the block sheet up in good shape. - Several cases have hap- pened where operators would stop drags to find out if block was clear, not having time to make a green card out. If the block sheet is kept up to date it will not be necessary to stop the big drags. It means something, boys, to stop thpse big drags. The officials look for a record breaker this fall and winter in the coal line. We want to help the dispatcher all we can to get the big trains through town as much as possible by O-S-ing promptly. Several of the dispatchers at Beardstown have been taking their vacations. Mr. Hubbard had a fine time in California. Mr. Gamier is spending his vacation in Denver. Charlie Hopper, a fireman on this division, fell off one of the engines betweeri Franklin and VVaverly and was brought to Jacksonville hos- pital in a serious condition. The mail carrier that carried the mails to the trains at Waverly was knocked down by extra 5225 south, on August 16th and taken to Jacksonville hospital, where he died at 11 p. rn. “DK,” Actg. Div. Cor. Galesburg Division — NOTICE. The next regular meeting of Galesburg Division O. R. T. will be held at the B. of R. T. Hall, Galesburg, Saturday, October 18th, at 8 o’clock p. m. as usual. You must have card up to date to be admitted. As these notes go in for publication there are about twenty-five delinquent members on the Galesburg Division. You reading these items who have not paid up, please get busy. Why are you delaying? Never before in the history of our organization have the members paid up so promptly and never before has the Galesburg Division enjoyed the large membership it now has. It has been a hard game, but the termination is very apparent. It has again been brought to my attention that there are some who do not apparently recog- nize the hours of service law. If I am again called upon to take this matter up I shall see to it that the party wilfully violating the nine- hour law is summarily dealt with if he be a member. Don t labor under the impression that your card is a cloak. It won't help one bit in wrong doing. Don’t forget, you delinquent members, pay your dues. F. J. Graves, Local Chairman. Galesburg Dhnsion Notes — On account of the extremely warm weather and many of our membership on vacation, our notes this month are very scarce. Brothers, you are paying for this journal, and if you do not care enough about seeing your division represented to contribute a few items now and then, I am sure the writer does not. We will have to con- tinue doing the best we can with what few straggling items some one hands in about a month or six weeks after it all happened. Mr. Hibbs is on vacation. Action on bulletins Nos. 21 and 136 has been deferred awaiting his return. It is now Bros. Duffy, Gilson; Hopps, Graham tower; Rees, Henderson; Oliver, Yates City; Greeley, P. R. tower; all new members. Following brothers transferred to 130: Lindley, ex-Plymouth; Grady, Canton; Mattison, Joslin. Some one doing some work, boys. Bro. O. G. Chinn spent two weeks in Denver, Manitou and Colorado Springs in company with his wife and sister-in-law. Bro^ Chinn reports a fine time. Bro. Kost, first Graham, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Chinn. On his return Bro. Chinn will then resume his extra position at “YD.” Bro. Tom Ogle, working extra at “S’’ Quincy. Bro. Austin was a Camp Point caller this month. Bro. Austin says he likes his new posi- tion fine. We are proud of Bro. Austin, and the proof that you don’t have to be a non to get a promotion. Bro. Willis Golden has been having the time of his life on a very extended vacation in the Rockies. Our brothers at Macomb, we 13 have moved into their fine new depot. We congratulate them on this well-deserved improvement and wish them much pleasure in their new quarters. Bro. Peterson, off a few days account illness, relieved by Bro. Armstrong, and he by Bro. Prather. August is passed and you have had no meet- ings, you have sent in no items, you have, in fact, had a nice rest so far as your apparent duty to your Order is concerned. Now let’s get busy with the coming of cooler weather and wake up. Div. Cor. Peoria Branch — Bro. A. N. Stenegle, agent Edwards, away for a few days account death, relieved by Bro. Reeves from the north end. Bro. Dollison, first Elmwood, visited Peoria, Sunday, August 10th, attending the meeting at the Peoria-Pekin O. R. T. Club. Gilson is now solid; it is now Bro. J. Q. Duffy. Bro. A. D. Ferris, second Peoria yard office, was a visitor in Galesburg, August 20th, renewing old acquaintances, also investigating his matri- monial chances in the above named city. It is now Bro. A. A. Oliver, who is relieving Bro. D. C. Root, at Yates City. This gives us more members than positions on the Peoria Branch, yet there is still one shadow left, fair- ness to all concerned will not permit me to take advantage of this opportunity of mentioning his name or location, but if those who are really in favor of making our branch solid to a man please write our local chairman for this information which I am sure will gladly be given. Combined effort and co operation of the membership is our only show in this case, as personal effort on the part of your local chairman has been unsuccessful. Bro. Florence, who has been working as second trick wire chief Galesburg, is now second trick Digitized by CiOOQle

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1610 The Railroad Telegrapher. dispatcher on the Peoria Branch, and the brothers all say that it is certainly a pleasure to “hit the ball’’ when you can work with a brother at the other end of the string who is handling the train. Mr. Wood, third trick wire chief, Gales- burg, relieved by Bro. Brown while Mr. Wood was away on vacation. Bro. Walker is now third Galesburg relay Bro. Erickson taking a day trick. Mr. Hassellbacher bid in third trick wire chief position at Omaha, making a vacancy in Galesburg office which has not yet been filled. It will be a case of hold on your hat all of the way for all concerned this term if our finish is to bear any resemblance to the start of this period. Our membership list is in the best of condition and new members are coming in fast. Keep up the good work, brothers, and bear in mind that true progress is doing well today and better tomorrow. Competition is getting mighty keen in our immediate territory, and I am sure that all of the members on the Galesburg Division wish to be in the lead at the end of the year, and if we get busy now we will enjoy reading about it afterwards. We don’t have to worry about open switches at the rate we are going now. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Hannibal Division — Bro. Bud Gregory put in a couple of weeks at Reading. Bro. Anderson relieved Bro. Wilburn, agent Peruque, during August. Bro. Beck, Machens, is doing some fast riding these days, with his fine new Overland car. Can’t it be arranged so we can make the annual report at some other date than right in the middle of the grain movement, and during the hottest weather in the year? How about the annual pass for those who have been in the service a certain length of time, other “first-class” roads are doing it, and “The Bur- lington” is considered first-class. We see and hear much about safety talk. To make it a success, cutting out the “booze” should be the first step. If all roads would make it a rule that all employes on and off duty, must be sober men, two-thirds of the safety business would be solved. We still have with us too many nons. Their reasons for not coming in, sounds like a player piano w'ithout the sheet music. Nonsensical. We were disappointed that Local Chairman Mayse did not come our way when off a few days recently. This division has not practiced “no card, no favors,” to any great extent, we believe the time is ripe right now to put it in force. Bro. Clyde Smart, Seeburger, was off a few days during August. If all the brothers would make it a rule to send in an item or two during the month to our local chairman, we would have a good letter each month, and make the work light for everybody. Try it boys, help just a little. This means you, brothers, on the North End also. We would be glad to hear from you. Brothers, don’t any of you allow yourselves to become delinquent. Remit promptly, and get after the non next to you, as your local chairman can not see all of them. Bro. Hubbard, agent Orchard Farm, and Bro. P. A. King, third Machens and wife, had an enjoyable time at the annual picnic and dance at Portage des Sioux, the evening of August 19th. Bro. Tal Gray, second Orchard Farm, is on extra again, relieved by Wm. Wing. Bro. Cluck, second Ashburn, was relieved by Phoner Porter several weeks. Bro. E. R. Banks, first Machens, was a recent Hawk Point visitor. Bro. J. J. Leu, relief agent visited with the boys at Machens several hours August 18th, en route to South Troy to relieve Agent Mitts. Bro. Leu also relieved Bro. Ringo, at Alexandria, on vacation several weeks the first of August. Div. Coe. Ottumwa Division — Bro. M. B. Abercrombie, of second Monmouth, has accepted a position in Mr. Francis’ office, in Chicago, another good O. R. T., man going to the front, relieved on bid by Bro. W. V. Hazen, of Monmouth third, and he by Bro. Small extra. Mr. Willetts, ticket agent Monmouth, is on an extended vacation, relieved by Bro. F. J. Cassidy, of “BY” third. Monmouth is now very strong O. R. T., with six brothers on the job there. Bro. E. R. Curry, first Monmouth, is certainly a hustler. He is going to get one of the prizes in addition to getting enough new members to pay his dues for the term. Brothers, remember that you get a dollar credited on your dues for each member you get in any term until you have secured five, which is enough to pay one term’s dues, then you will be paid one dollar each commission. Get busy. Ask your local chairman for a list of the non members and then go after them. This division is now at the highest point it has ever been in its history; from Ottumwa to Cam- eron we haven’t a non member working on a regular position. With a little individual effort on the part of all of us, we can make it almost a solid rock. There are two on the west end, but as long as there is life, there is hope. Every- one knows who they are. Bro. J. M. Browne, Thayer thiid, has been assigned to Osceola third, Bro. Heaton, of Jam- ison. to agent Chillicothc, la. Bro. J. H. At- chison, from Division 54 to second Lockridgc, and Mr. Tapp, Maxon agency. Bro. Kennedy, of second Fairfield, recently made a trip over the road greeting the boys along the line. Bro. Curry, of thirty-third Fair- field, on a thirty-day vacation, was relieved by Bro. Browning, of Batavia third. Bro. Walsh, of second “BY” Burlington, off on a short vacation, was relieved by Mr. Heasley, who promises to hand us the papers soon. Several night offices were opened up on the Cainsville Branch during the State Fair rush, keeping all our extra men on the job. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1611 We regret that Bro. Carder was compelled to be off for a short time for an operation, but are glad to say he is getting along first rate, and will be back on the job in a short time. We trust when this appears that everyone on the system will have their dues paid and their cards. Our general officers advise that conditions were never better than they are now over the entire system. We are indeed proud of the Ot- tumwa Division. Let’s all get busy and see if we can’t make this the high mark division of the C. B. & Q. With best wishes to all, I am, Fraternally yours, E. A. Brand, L. C. Centerville Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, our heavenly Father to remove from our midst to the Great Beyond our beloved Bro. Rolla S. Rinard, of Diagonal, Iowa, in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it tie solved. That we extend to the bereaved mem- bers of the family our heartfelt and sincere sym- pathy in this their dark hour of trouble and sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved ones, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of Division No. 130, in memory of our departed brother. J. F. Carder, J. H. Rogers, Jr., L. S. Buckles, Committee. Omaha Division , West — . Laurel agency and third Ashland open, under- stand Bro. West would like to hold that part ot the fort. He is now relieving Enlow, at Louis- ville. Understand that “Fone” “Ham” Moore threw up the job at Louisville in a rather pecu- liar way, after having some little trouble. Bro. Black back at Winslow, after a thirty-day vacation. Bro. Munneley, of Uchling, is on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Reynolds. Greenwood agency bid in by Bill Starkey, of third Ashland. L. C. Lyle, of Greenwood, is taking a shot at Cedar Creek. Operator Hawthorne, third at Greenwood now. Mr. Waller, of Inland, on the Lincoln Division, hid in Ralston. Bro. Lawnston, of Laurel, had that place bul- letined as he desired a change to a non competitive point. This is a hard station to handle, but this man handled the business end of it in first-class shape. Bro. Eastlick, of O’Neill, was a recent Plain view caller. He still expects to take a vacation, waited two months now for relief. Mr. Baker, of Page, wants relief to go to Min- nesota to get rid of an attack of hay fever. Bro. Benn, of Breslau, has taken advantage of nis spare moments and started a nice little garden. Bro. Boyd, after relieving Bro. Kams, at Nick- erson, relieved Cap. Lacey, at Osmond, for three weeks, and expects to relieve Bro. Downey next. Bro. Baker, of Belden, is having a bad attack of the hay fever. Cert. 1350. Lincoln Division — Agent G. H. Murphy, of Aurora, off for a week, relieved by Mr. Dabrusky, cashier there, formerly operator at Ord. Bro. D. E. Waller, agent Inland, a recent Hast- ings visitor, was assigned Ralston agency, a new station on the Omaha Division. We wish him suc- cess. He was relieved by A. A. Canfield, first Crete, pending bulletin. Bro. Dick Irvin, Hastings passenger station, is getting to be quite a baseball fan. He was in the Burlington bunch on the special to Blue Hill, August 2d, to see Hastings trim Kearney. It is now Bros. H. E. Stayner, second Cushman, and R. A. Fulmer, second Kenesaw, making Kene- saw a solid office. Hurrah! Who’s next? Bro. J. M. Holder, “H” Hastings, is taking in the cool mountain breezes at Denver, relieved by Mr. Harper, a new man from the medical college. Bro. F. D. Chadwick was a recent Hastings vis- itor, but missed connections with Bro. Miller, and they did not get to give each other the glad hand. Bro. B. J. Hill, third Hastings yard, is sight- seeing in the West, relieved by Bro. McNaulty, from the Rock Island. Bro. W. S. Harris has returned to Cobb from his vacation in Tennessee. He left the Southern dialect down there, but brought back a bottle of Tennessee blackberry wine, said to be great “dope.” We haven’t sampled it. Bro. J. M. Combs, agent Trumbull, returned after six weeks' enjoyable sight-seeing in Califor- nia, Washington, Oregon and a few other western and northwestern states. Bro. Chidester, his re- lief, to Lincoln for a couple of days’ vacation, stopped off at Hastings between trains to see the boys. A. A. Canfield, first Crete, taking in the sights at Denver, was relieved by H. C. Winsinger, of third there, filled by a new phoner. Bro. R. R. Hargitt, third Sutton, on vacation, relieved by a new man. M. J. Doll bid in Sargent. We are glad to see him land a good job, and hope to soon call him “brother.” II. L. Kimer bid in Clay Center. Arcadia agency is on bulletin. C. D. Woods, Aurora, off two nights on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Slade, a U. P. man, on the “Q” several years ago. Bro. Coggins, of Aurora, took his “chief ad- viser” and a lunch basket and spent a day with Mr. Burns and folks at Milford. Fishing was good, and they were royally entertained by the Burns family. Twelve bents of the Platte River bridge were burned down recently, cause unknown. All trains Digitized by CiOOQle

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1612 The Railroad Telegrapher. were ^annulled between Grand Island and Aurora and detoured over the Union Pacific from Grand Island to Central City temporarily. Bro. Kline, of Cairo, on thirty days’ vacation, relieved by Mr. Cook, a new man from Fairraount. See that Mr. Cook keeps his promise to come in, and talk to some of the other men on the division. Explain how we need them and how they will need us when something turns up that they need the O. R. T.’s help to straighten them out and keep them on the safe side. Bro. Slade, from the U. P. relieved Bro. Hall at Utica, on vacation. Bro. Whitcomb of Hampton, is on vacation, re- lieved by J. L. McMinna, a new man from Friend, who promises to come in soon. H. L. Coggins, Div. Cor. Wymore Division — Several of the boys are “Johnny on the spot” when an application looms in sight. We should all keep an eye on our non-member neighbor and be ready to land him whenever he evinces the least signs of joining us. It is only by keeping the membership up to the high-water mark that we can expect to make a winner through the organi- zation. If each member will only brace up and go after every non he knows, we would soon have a line-up on this division that would have them all bested. Let us all put our shoulder to the wheel and give the old wagon a hard push. Bro. Filley, agent Bostwick, on thirty days’ leave of absence, was relieved by former Bro. Savage. Bro. J. T. Weatherhogg, agent Hickman, with his family, has been touring the Pacific Coast for thirty days, relieved by Mr. McIntyre, of the McCook Division. T. A. Jackman, Auburn days, and F. J. Pekar, extra agent, have filed their applications. Bro. F. C. Bamer, Vesta agency, landed Tobias station, relieved on bid by Bro. Sanders, agent Nemaha. G. A. Workman got Wilcox, and Bro. Black- wood, Superior, secured the new position at Nelson days on bid. Bro. T. B. Carpenter, second Pawnee, to Mr. Murdock’s office as chief cleik, relieved by Wm. New, a new man. Bro. Hugh Hadsell, Geneva, on vacation, re- lieved by Tom Antrim. Bro. Shceley, third Table Rock, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Hawkins, resigned from Falls City, but induced to work this relief. Bro. H. S. Grimes relieved Bro. Kensey at Beatrice days, relieved the cashier there. Mr. Ockcrman at Firth, Mr. Reid at Hum- boldt, and young Tom Antrim doing the relief stunt, say they are not able to come in just yet. Wonder how Tom lived on $40 as helper? We should see that these and some others carry up-to- dates. Remember the nons, and, “No card, no favors.” Have you paid your dues and M. B. D.? If not, why not? How about the items? Div. Cor. Alliance Dkdsion — Mr. Boyer bid in Hazard, relieved at Halsey by Mr. .Riggs. Bro. Cheadle is again back at Sweetwater, after a layoff on account of illness of his wife. Bro. Powell has given up the Custer agency and is now working as relief agent. Bro. Jones, agent Thedford, laid off ten days. Bro. Copies Is figuring on going to the Pacific Coast on his vacation. Bro. Graham, agent Marsland, relieved Bro. Cummins, at £eneca, while on a ten-day fishing trip in the Black Hills. Bro. Ough relieving Bro. Graham while he is away from Marsland. Bro. Gregory, on vacation in California, was relieved by Bro. Hack. Bro. Anderson is on third Hemraingford tempo- rarily. Bro. Herncall, first Edgemont, was off a few days Visiting Broken Bow and vicinity. We are very sorry to report the death of Mr. Parkinson’s infant on August 18th. Bro. Jones, Thedford, while away was relieved by Mr. Young. Bro. Bronkhorst, working as second trick dis- patcher at Deadwood for about two months, has returned to Alliance relay, and Mr. Biederraann, acting as assistant chief dispatcher at Deadwood during the absence of Mr. Giles, goes back to first trick dispatcher there. Bro. Wright, of Dunning, is now on his vaca- tion. Bro. Harkleroad at Custer pending assignment of regular man. Bro. Washburn, who has resigned Hazard agency, will go to Rock Island, 111., for awhile and then to Denver for the Western Union. We wish him all kinds of good luck and are sorry to lose him. Bro. Thompson, of Litchfield, on three weeks’ vacation, relieved by ex-Agent Bro. Powell. Cert. 13. Sheridan Division — Bro. Keys, extra dispatcher in Sheridan for about a month, has returned to his station at Worland agency, vice Mr. Beck relieving Mr. Maris at Newcastle. Bro. Soderburg, agent Greybull, had a teleg- rapher sent him recently named Landfair, from the C. R. I. & P. After working a few days he disappeared, leaving letters stating that his body would be found in the Big Horn River, but it has not yet been located. He probably skipped out. leaving the suicide story to cover up his tracks. Bro. Williams, Wyola third, worked extra at Lucerne a few days, and then went to Billings, where he met Mrs. Dottie Niver, the former proprietor of the hotel at Wyola, and was mar- ried. Congratulations. Sister Young has re- turned to Wyola after a three weeks’ sojourn at the Springs at Thormopolig for her health. She was relieved on second Wyola by Glenn Young, her son, who afterwards relieved Bro. Garwood, at Ulm, a few days, then relieved Sister Clara Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1613 Shaughnessey a few days, later going to Corinth on bid. “Shorty” Arnold has been away several weeks, wielding the rod. He can unravel some of the most exciting fish stories. Relieved by Bro. Murphy, who returned to Alger. Bro. Collins, agent East Bridger, on vacation, spent in the vicinity of St. Louis, relieved by Mr. Best, Rochester nights, relieved by Bro. Dawson, from Texas. Bro. Dempsey, Thermopolis, is one of the busy men on the branch, the construction work south of there making the telegraph work very heavy. “DY“ is always on the job. Agent E. R. Maris, Newcastle, on vacation, relieved by C. B. Beck, extra agent, will spend most of the time on his ranch, and go to Phila- delphia after the weather gets cooler. Bro. T. L. Simcox, third Clifton, called to Omaha on account of the death of his wife’s father. Relieved by Sister Mary Shaughnessey. The bereaved have the sympathy of all. Bro. C. C. Rose, third Newcastle, enjoyed a two weeks’ vacation recently visiting home folks at Vientla, fll., also at Nebraska City, Neb. Re- lieved by Bro. H. C. Thomas, first Clifton, who later bid in second Newcastle, vice J. R. Faulkner, who bid in first Clifton. By this change Bro. Thomas is now located at home, which is, no doubt, pleasant to him. It is now Bro. Paul St. John at Moorcroft third. We are glad to see him get right, and we hope he will make a live member. Each member should remember that when he. gets his card his work is just beginning. The payment of his dues promptly is a great advantage to the division, but does not by any means place him where there is nothing further for him to do. Once a member, we should all get busy and sec how many new members we can land. Let each member try to be the busiest man on the division, working for its interests. We have a live division, and with proper interest taken by every member, it can be made the banner division of the system. If each member of the Order would land one new mem- ber each year, do you realize where the Order would be in only a short time? Let's try it once and see how it works. I am assisted with items from the east end by Bro. C. C. Rose, third “NC,” and by Bro. Young, agent “WA.” I wish to thank them for the assist- ance, and hope they will come again. J. E. Wham, Local Chairman. McCook Division — Recent assignments: B. F. Darnell, agent Wau netta; Bro. W. P. Carty, Parks nights; Bro. Louis Claus, second Wiggins; Bro. B. Beard, second Oxford; F. A. Bullock, cashier Longmont; Bro. F. E. Hanks, cashier Brush. Sister Spratt is back on second Ekley, after an operation for appendicitis at St. Joe, and doing nicely, relieved by Bro. Regan. Bro. E. S. Sutton and Bro. E. S. Sutton, Jr., of Barr, on a trip to the northwest, relieved by Bro. L. M. Paxton, as agent, and Bro. L. F. Buck, as second operator. Bro. Paxton also re- lieved Bro. Spratt two weeks. Bro. Hardesty was at Bartley during the Con- clave. Bro. C. M. Pfreimer, agent Trenton, off on account of a broken collar bone, is doing nicely. We were so short of men during the Conclave that Bro. Pfreimer had to work at trick at Max; relieved as agent by Mr. Chehey. Bro. Walkington was relieved at Longmont by Mr. Bullock, pending bulletin. Bro. H. M. Sanborn, on second Benkelman, pending bulletin, relieved on third by Bro. Clark, from the I. C. Bro. Rohn, second Stratton, on a trip back East, relieved by Bro. Sloan. Bro. Tillman, Akron, off a few days, was re- lieved by Mr. Broadaubin, an old D. & R. G. man, and Bro. Hanks was relieved, at Akron, by Mr. Weiser, an old D. & R. G. chief dispatcher. Bro. H. Marley, agent Norcatur, on thirty days’ trip to Indiana, relieved by Bro. Paxton. Bro. Buck went from Barr to Crest for two days, and then to Orleans nights. Bro. Hoffnagle, who has been relieving Bro. Bush, at Oberlin, took a vacation on Bro. Bush’s return. Bro. O. B. Landau, cashier LaFayette, was on second 3 1st Street during the Conclave, and H. E. Foe was on 31st Denver. Quite, a bunch of the day boys were moved around to open the night offices during the Conclave week, in order to have no delay to the many special trains, and we are glad to say there was no delay to arty of them. We are very thankful to the brothers who helped with this write-up* and wish more of you would drop me a card now and then, so I could keep better posted on the moves. The brothers who have not paid this term, better get busy. Don’t become delinquent and take up our time to write you in regard to your dues, that should be put in securing new mem- bers. Please get your new card at once. Re- member you are a part of the O. R. T. and it is just as strong as you are a member. If all were as weak as some of the members we would not get a revision or anything. Bury the hatchet, throw the hammer away, get a pole and pry some of the old-time nons loose, and help instead of hinder. Do your work so there is no kick due from any one, and you will find when you bid for a place you will get it without a word. If you do not do your work right, it will be im- possible for the O. R. T. or any other organiza- tion to help you, as ability is what counts in all things. C. R. Hunt, L. C., Erie, Colo. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. First Dnnsion, Fayetteville District — Considerable complaint has arisen over what ap- pears to be the misuse of the telephone by parties not employed as telegraphers. Mostly from Fay- etteville Coal Chute and Wilson ticket office. It seems to be a common practice for the dis- patchers to call the Wilson office, get informa- tion and issue instructions to and from trains Digitized by kjOOQle

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1614 The Railroad Telegrapher. through the ticket clerks at that point, who are called upon to report trains and handle messages almost daily. This appears to us to be a viola- tion of the law, as these clerks are all on duty more than nine hours per day. The same con- dition exists at the Coal Chute, only the requests to perform this service is not so frequent as at Wilson. Bro. Williams called on nearly every non on the district during August, and got several very nice promises, which up to date have not been turned in as cash. These nons all received from $4.00 to $10.00 a month increase in April, which amounts to more than twice the cost of member- ship in the Order since that time. We will give them one more show before publishing names. We are pleased to state that Bro. C. A. Barber has arranged for his bond, and has again been appointed agent at Benson; Bro. Jones going bade on first, vice Bro. Jack Taylor (the pugilist) to Selma, vice Bro. Barber, returned to Benson. Bro. S. J. Hood bid in first Dillon, and first “YD” tower is now on the board. Bro. O. O. Fowler bid in Pembroke agency, and we trust will be able to give both roads entire satisfaction. The boys on the district are anxious for another meeting to be held in Fayetteville,' which will probably be held there shortly. There iB also talk of ? banquet at an early date, and the boys are whetting their appetites now for the good things promised. D. C. First Division , Columbia District — Bro. Williams, general secretary and treasurer, covered a portion of the district this month, and reports several new members, among whom are Bros. M. A. Bell “WG,” Florence; E. L. Smith, Society Hill; H. F. Fisher, Wadesboro Junction, and N. C. McRoy, agent at Johns. We are very glad to welcome these new members, and extend them the most hearty fraternal greetings. Also Bro. C. A. McCrea, Division 93, relieving Mr. Schultz, at Wadesboro Junction, on vacation. It is now up to the brothers in and around Wades- boro to make the C. & D. solid when Mr. Schultz returns. A new office has been opened up at Laney’s, S. C., between Cheraw and McFarlan, N. C., with Bro. W. H. Pierce, formerly at Tatum, as agent-telegrapher. Bro. C. C. Dunn, of Morven, has resigned and accepted a position as traveling agent for Oliver Typewriter Co., succeeded by Bro. W. C. Howie, of Doves. Bro. Baltzcgar, of Lumber, bid in Doves, and Lumber and Tatum both are on bul- letin. The melon season being over, second Johns has been discontinued, vice Mr. Pennington, who promises to be Bro. Pennington again in a short while. Bro. E. H. Massey, second Darlington, has been off since August 1st, relieved by Bro. W. C. Hart, who worked at Effingham during the winter and spring. The new freight station at Cheraw has been completed and the force moved up town, leaving only the agent and telegrapher down at the old passenger station, which has been remodeled. The agent now divides his time between the two stations. We miss the smiling face of Sister Severance when we pass there now, as she is chief clerk and was moved when the change was made. A modern interlocking plant is being installed at the crossing of the Seaboard on the main line just out of Cheraw. It will be under the manage- ment of the Seaboard, so I understand. Do not know whether it will be a telegraph office or just a crossing switch tower. Bro. O. L. Stubbs, of Cheraw, is In “F.N," Florence, while the dispatchers are taking their vacations; Mr. Heard working extra dispatcher. Mr. Mobley, recently on the Charleston District, is also in “FN,” while Bro. Johnson is working one of the dispatcher’s tricks. I have not heard much that is going on south of Florence. Hope the members down that way will let us know what is happening next time. Remember that now the new members are started on this district, we must keep the good work up until there is not a non left. If you are in doubt as to who they are, write to Bro. Murray or Bro. J. H. Williams, Wilson, N. C. D. C Second Division, Waycross District — Bro. Dixon, of Waycross dispatcher’s office, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Hack, from first Waycross yard, relieved by Bro. Pope, second Waycross yard, and he by Bro. Roberson, first Homerville. Bro. Wright, of Quitman, was a Waycross visitor August 8th. Bro. Hughes, of Glemore, went to Union Springs, Ala., to see his brother, who is sick with typhoid fever. Bro. Grice, agent Dupont, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Stewart, of second Dupont, and he by Bro. McAlpine. Bro. Potter, of Metcalf agency, bid in Baker's Mill agency, relieved on bid by Bro. Rudd, of Acree agency, and he by H. J. Jeffcoat, from the Florida Central. Bro. G. L. Brown goes from Baker’s Mill agency to Waycross yard third. Bro. S. S. Parker, from McAlpin, bid in Poulan agency. Acree and McAlpin agencies are now on bul- letin. Bro. Douglas, second Thomasville, on vaca- tion, was relieved by K. P. Powell, from the L. & X.. who later relieved Bro. Swcarington. first Thomasville, who with his wife is spending a month in the Carolinas. Bro. Rountree, third Thomasville expected to go on vacation the latter part of August. All the brothers that know of any notes, please M-nd them to me at Pelham not later than the J5th of each month. If we will all work together this district will be represented each month. F. A. Crittenden, Dist. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1615 Second Division, Charleston District — It is with profound regret I learned our local chairman had resigned, as Bro. Gandy had made us a most efficient officer, and has seen the dis- trict come from almost half nons to nearly every- body as members. He has done a great deal of this work himself, and deserves all the credit for the excellent showing made. He has handled the work of his office in a most efficient manner, and we will miss him. At this writing his successor has not been appointed, as the general chairman is away from home and there has been some delay, but we expect an announcement in a few days. Some of the recent bulletins are: Kingstree agency and clerk-telegrapher positions. Looks like an entire change of force there. Bro. A. G. Cummings, of Jacksonboro, has been assigned third Hardeeville, and Bro. W. J. Bel- ger, of Green Pond, relieves Local Chairman Gandy, Lake City third, resigned. Bro. L. S. Lipman assigned clerk-telegrapher at Ridgeland, a new position opened in July. Bro. Chas. Woods goes to Vardells third, suc- ceeded at Drayton agency by A. J. Mitchell, a new man. There are only about five or six nons now on this district, and we sincerely hope dvery up-to- date member will lend a hand in getting these few to see the error of their way9, and come over on the right side. If you have not paid your dues for the term ending December 31st, it is very important you do so at once, as all members who did not pay before August 31st are not in good standing, which jeopardizes your insurance, prevents your attending meetings, having a grievance handled or enjoying any of the privileges extended to a member. You can, however, pay up your dues now without having to join over. If you are a delinquent forward your money at once and you might add another $1.00 and ask that your wife or daughter be put in as a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. D. C. Second Division , Savannah District — The correspondence for the July journal did not reach St. Louis until July 22d, after that issue was in the mails; consequently it appeared in the August number. The report is current that an official of a certain road hied out recently after cutting an automatic signal red, so as to catch enginemen running red board. I don’t believe this would, for one moment, meet the approval of the man- agement of the A. C. L., but this is a warning to everybody to be on the job all the time. Bro. E. C. Strickland, in Waycross hospital, has been assigned third Homestead, from Mc- Intosh. He expects to be out soon. Bro. W. C. Clark, of Moncrief, is on vacation, visiting Pittsburg, relieved by Bro. F. J. Stricklcr. North tower was increased $16.00 a month on April 15th. When the men were moved from South tower to Dale their salaries were not increased, but this was taken up and resulted in an increase from $63.00 to $70.00. It is now Bros. Fred Foster and J. R. Tyler, at Southover. We are glad to welcome them. Bro. B. P. Best, of North tower, is visiting relatives, relieved by Bro. Bainbridge. Bro. Saunders, agent McIntosh, has returned from his vacation, relieved by Bro. H. C. Cox. Thanks to Bro. Hollahan and others, it is now Bro. Killara, of “YN,” Jax. He had a carl when he formerly worked on this district, but went to Western Union and let it run out. After his re- turn to a corporation that does not require its employes to hide their buttons he got back in with the bunch again. As the boys in this territory were honored through the election of Mrs. Williams as vice- president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, I think it our duty to show our appreciation by securing the ap- plication of every available one to join. A large number of the men have been switched from one point on the district to another since we last had an article in the journal, so I will not try to enumerate them. Let me warn you to see . that all trains have up the proper markers and signals, and to report to the dispatcher any improper ones. Div. Coil Third Division, Lakeland District — We were glad to see the Lakeland District repre- sented in the August Telegrapher, and hope it will show up every other month this year. We are getting very nearly solid now, just a few of the hard ones left, and we are going to show them the error of their ways. One of them objects to filing a new application, as he once had a card and don’t think he ought to pay initia- tion fees again. Of course he overlooks the fact that if he had not dropped out he would not have to pay another initiation, and if every applicant was allowed to join on his own terms, we would have 40,000 different rules and every man would have some pet idea of his own about how he should be taken in. Any man on this district who has received benefits and is not willing to come in and share the burdens in the uplifting of himself and family has not the kind of gratitude in him that he ought to have, and the cartoons appearing monthly in the journal are applicable to his case in most instances. Bro. C. A. Sheppard, from the Grand Division, formerly clerk at High Springs, has been ap- pointed agent there. We would be very glad if members of other divisions working on this dis- trict would advise Bro. Lott, local chairman, at once, so transfer can be made to this division, in accordance with page 54 of the Constitution. Remember that all the support you get here comes through the efforts of our committee, and when you pay your dues to another division you arc contributing to your own betterment only in a general way. Direct results must come from Division 132, and in case of a grievance you can not call on any outside local chairman to help you, but must ask the local chairman on your own district to handle your case. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1616 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. G. I. Bailey promoted to first “CD,” Lake- land and Bro. W. W. Braddock assigned to third there. High Springs second vacated by Bro. Brad- dock not yet assigned. W. D. Trunnell has been assigned Floral City agency, and J. J. Beville, from St. Petersburg on Gainesville District, to clerk-telegrapher Dun nellon. He promises to be with us shortly. Bro. I. C. Smith is back at Wauchula agency, after spending some time in the West. Bro. O. R. Hood is clerk-telegrapher Floral City, on vacation, relieved by Bro. T. F. Stanfield. Bro. J. M. Oren, agent Croom, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. W. L. Robinson, another newly transferred member, relieved on second by his wife, and she later by Bro. A. W. Handley, from the C. of Ga. We are always glad to welcome men with up-to-date cards, and are pleased to report so many of the right kind coming to us recently. Bro. F. S. Pate, of Inverness, is being re- lieved by Ex-Bro. A. H. Strickland, who has been out of the service some time. We hope to have him with us again at an early date. Have you thought what it would mean to have a good, strong Ladies’ Auxiliary? Send for ap- plication blanks for ycrur wife, sister, mother or daughter; have them join; share the union spirit and have a card of their own. D. C. Lakeland District Notes — Lakeland dispatcher’s office, “CD” first trick, bid in by Bro. G. I. Bailey. Bro. G. P. Webb, first “CD,” Lakeland dispatcher’s office, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Bro. Betenbaugh, from the yard office. We understand Bro. Webb is going to flagging, and we certainly regret to see him leave his own job. Third trick “CD,” Lakeland dispatcher’s office, bid in by Bro. W. W. Braddock, now on vacation, relieved on second High Springs by R. C. Hol- liday, a new man. Clerk-operator Wauchula, second High Springs and Felicia nights on bulletin. Bro. F. S. Pate, agent Inverness, is on vaca- tion, relieved by A. H. Strickland. Cert. 1265. C. C. C. & St. L. Ry. St. Louis Division East — This division has been sadly neglected lately in the way of write-ups. A great many changes have occurred during the past few months. The auto- matic block signal service has been extended from Delmar to Mt. Jackson and from Cobb to Waver, the end of the double track. *On this account Sunnysidc office has been discontinued, which started a great deal of bumping all over the cast end. Bro. Mayer landed on second Duane; Bro. Harrold, third Mt. Jackson, and Bro. Roach, sec- ond Green Castle. It is rumored that Reno will be made a one-man station and that the Terre Haute dispatcher's office will be moved to Terre Haute depot and “JR” Terre Haute discontinued. Other changes are proposed, but at this writing one can hardly tell just what the situation will be after the automatics are completed between Mt. Jackson and Waver. There is a tendency on the part of some operators to become discouraged over the automatics, but we should all remember the bugaboo about the telephones going to put us out of business and recall the fact that with the tele- phone we have better working conditions and re- ceive more wages than we did when the telegraph was used for train dispatching. While it may be true that recent inventions lessen our respon- sibility to some extent, we still have a great deal of it left; in fact, a great deal more than we receive pay for, and there is little likelihood of our craft being eliminated entirely unless the railroads devise some method of dropping a nickel in the slot and producing a wooden operator. Many improvements are being made at Duane yards. The yards are being extended, a new dy- namo is being installed, which will furnish current for electric lighting the entire yards and offices. The telegraph office is to be moved east to Twenty- fifth street and a new tower will take the place of the old office. A new yard office will also be built On the bulletin of August 1st, J. T. Sacre, se- cured first Sandford; Bro. R. F. Sexton, second, and Bro. A. B. Hewitt, third Starr. The following vacancies bulletined August 15th: Third Duane, second Sandford, second Terre Haute depot, sec- ond Waver. ' Bro. E. E. Butler, third Duane, has resigned to take a position with the Postal Telegraph Com- pany at Terre Haute. We certainly hate to see Eugene go, as he was one of our old stand-bys, but we wish him all kinds of success with his new position. Bro. G. C. Weber relieved him pending bulletin, relieved on third Waver by Bro- R. S. Orton. The following new names appear on the latest seniority list: F. E. Eyer, March 19, 1913; L. t. McCarty, May 23, 1913; H. R. Murphy, June 10, 1913; O. L. Knipper, July 3, 1913; R. H. Ray, July 16, 1913. The attention of the membership is called to the fact that the St. Louis-Cairo Division meetings are now held in the K. of P. Hall, Paris, 111., instead of in the Rcdmen’s Hall, and on the first Wednes- day, instead of the first Monday, of each month. The K. of P. Hall is located just above the Red- men’s liall in the same building. The general committee filed a proposed revision of our present schedule, August 1st, together with the required thirty days’ notice of a desire to change the old schedule, and probably they will be in session with the officials at the time you arc reading these notes. Many changes are asked for in the proposed revision, each one of which would materially better our condition. The pro- posed increases in the rates of pay amounts to thousands of dollars, and it is not expected that it will be handed to the general committee on a silver plate. In checking over the seniority lists and the membership lists, we find the names ot several operators who have never paid one cent into the organization since we made the first schedule in 1907, also several who have taken out Digitized by G,ooQle

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The Railroad' Telegrapher. 1617 one card and paid $5.33 — the k>we»t possible rate. The increases these men have received totals hun- dreds of dollars, not to mention the improved working conditions, and yet some of them persist in saying the O. R. T. never done anything for them. It is a very peculiar thing that when we organize we can demand of the railroads many concessions, but we can not demand of the men we are helping that they do the right thing, but instead must depend upon their honor. This is one reason why we are receiving less than com- mon laborers. Will the time ever come when a man will either carry an up-to-date or "beat it?*’ C**t. 84. St. Louis Division, East Notes — Bro. C. E. Miller, on vacation, has returned to MA" tower, Paris, Bro. J. M. Johnson going to Perth to assist J. W. Allen, agent. Bro. Orton, while visiting home folks in Ken- tucky, was relieved by H. Goodwin, Jr. Operator Nichols drew third Nash; O. J. Sex- ton, third Loxa, and R. W. Powell, second dis- patcher’s office. Bro. J. P. Parrott, second Carbon, on vacation, was relieved by a new man. Bros. Weber, Mayer and Whalen are doing the marathon stunt to and from Duane every day. Mayer says it*s great; never will have tuberculosis; rather walk than ride. Bro. W. K. Pinnell filling second Sandford while on bulletin, W. B. Carter resigned. Bro. C. S. Byrd, of Reno, was off a few days. Bro. R. Foncannon, at Waver, was off two weeks, visiting home folks on the C. & E. I., re- lieved by Bro. R. F. Sexton, relieved by Mr. Carter. The chief dispatcher and his assistants were all given a week off with pay, F. S. Smith doing the relieving. This is something we ought to have. Bro. J. S. Stanton, third St. Mary, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Ray. Bro. J. Taflinger, third "GM," off a week, Bro. W. K. Pinnel doing the heavy work. "XD," Cert. 981. Chicago Division, West End — Those of you who enjoy reading a write-up in the journal of this division, kindly jot down the happenings at your respective stations and mail them to me, **U. S. Mail," not later than the twentieth of each month, giving full name of each person and place mentioned, also date of each occurrence. Last month I mailed a personal re- quest to each station on this end of the Chicago Division, asking this as a favor, in order that we might have an interesting write-up, but only five of the boys took interest enough to even acknowl- edge receipt of my request, and these five may be given credit for what you see in the journal this month. Thank you, boys. One of the greatest drawbacks to our advancement is the lack of inter- est among the members. Too many of you, I am afraid, consider your work done and your obliga- tions fulfilled when you get that up-to-date card. But you must look to your neighbor on the right and left of you and see if he has an up-to-date also. We must have every non working on the west end lined up within the next thirty to sixty days, and the delinquent member must not wait for someone to ask you to remit, but cash in and show your colors by paying up. Show the nons the mistake they are making by not joining the organization and thereby assisting morally and financially the brotherhood which is indeed the greatest benefactor the laboring man has. Let the watchword be: "Up and doing and don’t forget the non." Mr. Drusler, extra, is relieving Bro. Brooks, Rex, on fifteen days’ vacation. Mr. Ward, second Altamont, has been relieving Bro. Lowe, second, and Bro. Mercer, third La- fayette yards, relieved by L. Lawless, extra, who has promised to soon be with us. Bro. R. E. McMahon, Brant, off ten days to Canada, was relieved by Mr. Craig, from the Western Union at Kankakee. Bro. E. Francis, Altamont third, fishing in the Kankakee River, was relieved by Extra Lawless. Bro. Mercer, Lafayette, is enjoying a visit with his father, from Clarion, Pa. Sister Miller, second Whitestown, spent her vacation in Montana, relieved by Mrs. Steward, from third Zionsville. Mr. Scalf, third Whitestown, spent his vacation in Kentucky with home folks, relieved by F. A. Lodi, who will soon make good. Mrs. Steward, Zionsville, was relieved by Miss D sin wood, of Thorntown, a new operator. Hope she will soon be a sister. Bro. Brooks, Fowler, third, camping on the Kankakee River, was relieved by Operator Hughes. Bro. F. A. Gilbert, agent Iroquois, on twenty days’ vacation, was relieved by F. A. Lodi. Bro. Arganbright, from "DI” dispatcher’s office, bid in second Court street, and Bro. Hughes bid in first Lebanon. Bros. Boyle and Lahners, first and third Court street, have changed tricks for two months. Bro. Fred Baucher, agent Aroma, is back from his honeymoon and settled down to love, cherish and obey. Bro. Lahners, Court street, has returned from a two weeks’ fishing trip on the Kankakee River, and swears there isn’t a fish left there. Bro. Harris, first St. Anne, says: The "melon cholic" days have come, The gladdest of the year, When they only cost ten cents or more, And I am broke. Oh, dear. Dispatchers Milligan, first trick; Repschlager, second; Boyd, third, and Extra Reynolds have lately been over the line getting acquainted with the tracks, etc. A fine bunch of fellows, be lieve me. If there have been any changes and someone has been absent that isn’t mentioned in this write- up, place the blame where it belongs. I am no guesser. Best wishes to all the "ops" on the division. F. C- Bussk*t, Cert. 676, Div. Cor. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1618 The Railroad Telegrapher. Chicago Division, East End — Bro. W. F. Cunningham, first Briar, had his left leg broken, Sunday, August 10th, by being struck with part of a brake beam as he was deliv- ering a **19’* order to No. 64. He will be off several months and will be glad to see any of the boys who can call on him. He was relieved by Bro. E. M. Kingo. Sister M. L. Van Wedding, off about three months, on the sick list, has fully recovered and is back on first Fairland. Bro. J. E. Lirland, car distributor at Riverside, was on the sick list several days. W. Suttles is relieving M. D. Pennington on Miami first, relieving H. G. Bateman at “NS,” on account of bis brother's death. The night offices on White Water Division have been closed on account of night construction being discontinued. Mr. Gray is relieving Bro. G. M. B. Artie, second Valley Jet., relieving W. V. Gleason, who is enjoying a vacation as a result of the $12 increase he received on the last schedule. Bill “can’t afford it yet.” Will some good brother please find out what he wants on the new schedule. Perhaps he wants a farm. W. C. Riding is back on first Lawrenceburg Jet., after a visit in California, relieved by Sister A. H. Andrews, now back on second. Bro. H. R. Beatty is working on Wood street days, vice Bro. V. L. Webster, visiting in the West. Bro. H. R. Beatty assigned to Miami third, re- lieved on Fernbank second by Bro. H. A. Rus- sell. Bro. Joe Coy assigned to Griffith days. Ray Wise, extra, was off several days on the sick list. Bro. Clark Barbe, first Greensburg, on the car job a few days at Riverside, was relieved at Greensburg by Bro. I. G. Duncan, from Day third. On August 20th No. 64 hit No. 53 on main track at west end of yard, Sbelbyville. A stock car broke down on the west span of Blue River bridge, causing it to go down with six empty cars. Traffic was detoured via P. & E. to Shirley, and Michigan Division to Greensburg, until Saturday morning. Several of our telegraph offices were closed and operators sent to P. & E. and Michigan Divisions to help out, on account of the heavy traffic from the Chicago Division. A great amount of loafing is being permitted in some of the offices along the road, without permis- sion of our superintendent. Better cut it out, boys, before you get into serious trouble that the O. R. T. can’t help you out of. Bro. A. J. Hornung, local chairman, was off several days attending a meeting of the general committee at Indianapolis, making up a revised schedule, which was presented to the company. He was also on west end looking after a griev- ance for a discharged telegrapher on account of his bond being canceled. Thanks to Certs. 976, 1259 and 1304 for items, also to Bro. Hornung for his assistance. Cert. 34. P. & £.v East — Bro. Boner, agent Mt. Comfort, visiting home folks around Covington, was relieved by Teleg- rapher Bain, who also relieved Bro. Hanscomb, third Newcastle, a few days. Bro. Mugg Maxwell, on vacation, visiting rela- tives in Illinois, relieved by a new man. Bro. Sherry, Mooreland, on his vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Kerr. Bro. Howard, agent Modoc, on vacation to South Dakota, relieved by Telegrapher Miller, who also relieved H. A. Swain, agent Carlos City, while off a few weeks recently, on account of the serious sickness of his wife. Bro. Ventress, first Lynn, off a few days, was relieved by Telegrapher Hendricks. It is now papa Ventress. Congratulations. Bro. Rudicel, Glen Kara, off three days, attend- ing the circus at Richmond, relieved by Extra Telegrapher Bain, who also relieved Bro. Nicely, second Shirley, off thirty days, camping. The phones are now being installed. We should all fill out the information blanks and return them to our committee at once, also be prompt with our dues and see that all the other men work- ing w'ith us pay up promptly also. Bro. Emil Scofield and wife, of Durbin, re- turned from their honeymoon trip to Kansas City recently. Ward. P. & E. West — Dorsey, second “CV,” Crawfordsville, was on vacation down east, and fishing on the creek the past month; relieved by Terrell. Bro. Pegy Knight has started a slaughter house in connection with his telegraph duties; any one being inquisitive, ask him when and where. Gamble, third Palraerton, has been away cele- brating his 67th year of single cussedness, is now back on the job congratulating himself that he is not so easy. Bro. Brownell, of Palmerton, has also been browsing in the green field and spending a few days away from his daily toil, resting and cooling his weary brow. Bro. Smith, first Kern Pit, has gone back to “FO.” “There’s a reason;” the day grew from eight to twelve hours. Bro. Cardiff on the switchback Covington, Foster and Kern Pit, is now at “MC.” There was one of the only meetings on the “Big Figure” at Crawfordsville, August 10th, held jointly with the Monon. This coming month we would like to have a meeting (not joint) and have about ten more of the boys in attendance from the “Poor and Easy.” If a few more of you will come we assure you it won’t be like a special session of the Lick-Skillet Sewing Circle. A few of the information blanks and authoriza- tion slips not yet returned, and the committee want to know just what points need adjusting. There arc a lot of the boys who are only draw- ing $60.00 per who need more money, so do the fair thing and send in those blanks at once. Q, 441. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1619 Cleveland-1 ndianapolis Division — Most of the men sre taking their vacations where they can be relieved. Bro. T. J. Knapp, first Larne, off a few weeks, was relieved by Extra Jarvis. Bro. E. P. Golden, second Marsh, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Richardson, and Bro. Conk- lin, from second Ridgeway. Bro. G. M. Ash we 11, third Boyd, was off for thirty days, taking a trip through the West Bro. Greetham, third Huff, was off a few days, also Bro. Reams, first MSY,M relieved by Bro. Travis. Your local chairman, on committee work and vacation, was relieved by Mr. Gallagher, from St. James, and he by Extra Braden. Bro. Reamer is at Marion freight house till job is filled, vice Mr. Nelson, resigned. Understand Bro. Roy Willauer is up and around again. We all hope to see him back on the job again soon. Bro. P. H. Bogan, second Leonardsburg, has the sympathy of all the brothers in the death of his little daughter. The remains were taken to North Robinson, Ohio, the old home of Bro. Bogan. Assignments on last bulletin: Second “DI,” J. W. Harvey; fifth “DI,” D. A. Fawcett; third Vernon, C. E. Henry; third Marsh, Bro. Conklin; second Galion, W. H. Leonard; second Car ding- ton, Bro. J. L. Bazzle; lever job Huff, C. H. McCaffey. Cert. 1123. 8an Antonio & Aransas Pass Ry. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has been the will of God to remove from our midst our worthy Bro. W. Dinsmore, and Whxxxas, Bro. Dinsmore was one of the oldest and most highly esteemed members of our division; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of San Antonio & Aransas Pass System, Division No 141, take this means of expressing their sorrow at the loss of a brother of as great worth and loyalty, and be it Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted family our sincere sym- pathy in the hours of their bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be pub- lished in The Railroad Telegrapher, and a copy forwarded to the bereaved family. C. M. McNutt, J. E. Stephens, E. B. Hill, Committee. Grand Rapid* A Indiana Ry. Northern Division — The dosing of the summer season will also dose a number of stations. Thanks to the brothers who sent in the notes this month, and they are very much appreciated. If every one would send in just one note, we could have a very nice write-up each month. F. A. Grunts, third North yard, was off a few days, relieved by Relief Agent Graves. Bro. F. G. Reed, agent Brutus, was a Pet os key visitor a recent Saturday evening. It is now Bro. L. H. Wheeler, at Formans. Bro. Brant Reed, second "KS” tower, had quite an exciting time recently, when "KS" caught fire and burned to the ground. He came out minus a coat and hat, and bis boy, night caller there, lost a suit of clothes and a bicycle. They are camping in a camp car there now. V. C. Railsback is on days at “P” office, Petos- key, now, vice Bro. G. W. Norton, resigned. Mr. Railsback is a hay fever patient here during the hay fever Mason. Bro. W. A. Gates, agent, . and F. L. Shockley, operator, Bay View, were recent visitors at Boyne Falls. Bro. R. A. Messick, of the Lake Shore, spent the hay fever "term” in the vidnity of Petoskey. Bro. A. H. Dean and Mr. Speicher, of “CN,” Cadillac, spent a recent Sunday with Bro. R. A. Norin, at Kegomic. Bro. L. K. Lilly, of the "Big 4” at Columbus. Ohio, visited at Cadillac a few days. Bro. Lilly served the season of 1911 at Formans, and we were glad to see him again. Bro. C. O. Babcook, of Kegomic, spent a day at Marcelona with Bro. J. W. Barthlomy and the rest of the boys. Business is very good and all trains carrying to capacity, and it is up to us to show the officials that we are on the job every minute. Don’t let “DS” call too long. Some of tjre boys Mem to Me how long he can call before they answer. Don’t let that be one of the boys who can flash the colors. Show them that the man with the green pasteboard is the right one. Next — get after that fellow you are working with, and if he can’t “show up,” go after him, he must come. Give him the “No card, no favor” stunt for a while if he won’t come across. "23.” Southern Division— Operator Billings, first Wayland, was off a few days, relieved by Operator Anderson. Bro. Branch, third Conlogue, is visiting his par- ents in Big Rapids. Everyone seems to be waiting for the relief men to show up. Operator Creigo, third Avilla, was off a few days with a sprained ankle. Operator Mose, third Wayland, was off several days, and understand his pass read for two on the return portion. Extra Operator Anderson relieved Bro. Branch a few days. You fellows kicking about the working condi- tions, wake up and get a card. Some of the ex- cuses you have were used as far back as the eighteenth century. Cbxt. 1803. Ft. Worth A Denver City Ry. The new schedule which went into effect August 1st made practically no changes in working condi- tions, but the $5 raise received by most all of the Digitized by LiOOQle

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1620 The Railroad Telegrapher. stations should be duly appreciated and the man- agement rewarded by . every member giving the best service possible, as this increase was granted without the necessity of the general committee meeting the management, thus saving us quite an item of expense. Copies of the first seniority list issued on this division can now be had on application to your secretary and treasurer or general chairman. We have the assurance from the management that the matter of seniority will have more attention than in the past. Now is an excellent time, boys, to work on the nons. I can not conceive of any excuse any of them can put forth for not coming in now. While there are not many of these on our line, still we want to look after the few closely. H. B. Rummell, from the K. C. M. & O. at Chillicothe, is now on second for the Ft. W. & D. C. there, and the first thing he did was to ask for application blanks. We were favored with a nice write-up from Bro. Casey, at Weinert, Tex., to whom all W. V. notes should be sent, who will forward them to our secretary. Bro. J. B. Lee, third Bowie, reports the loss of his card case, containing his division cards. Some time after the loss a party showed up at Bowie and left one of the old cards, saying he intended to use the other awhile yet. Look out for this party presenting Bro. Lee’s June 30, 1913, card. Mr. Wilson, at “RD,” is on vacation at San Antonio, relieved by Mr. Holloman, from the W. V. Bro. Weaver, of Quanah, returned on July 1st from a conference with the management at Fort Worth. Bro. Lockhard, of Tolbert, is taking his vaca- tion in Colorado, relieved by Bro. Abington, from the north end. Bro. Otis has just returned from a hurried trip to El Paso. Bro. Herring, of Goodnight, has resigned, going to Trinidad, relieved by Bro. Kennington, third at Henrietta, and he by Bro. Black, of the Grand. There have been too many changes at “WF” office in the last month to mention them all. Bro. Dickinson is now on first, Bro. Durrett on second and Bro. Hines on third. Dispatcher Brock has been called to New Mexico by the illness of his brother. Dispatcher Wilson has returned to Wichita Falls, after a month's absence on the Pacific Coast. M. F. Gideon, a new arrival at Tascosa, has asked for the blanks. He is the kind we like to aee come among us. Mr. Kersey is on vacation in Chicago, relieved by Mr. Reese. Dispatcher Clark is on his vacation, visiting in the Ozarks. Dispatcher Clough is spending his vacation in the piny woods around Beaumont. Our general chairman was under the doctor’s care for a few days. Bro. Holmes is our new member on second Tex- line, relieving Mr. Baird on first “MI.” Bro. Stroup is back on third there, after a vacation of three weeks. Cult. 43. Wichita Valley Ry. Wake up, boys; get busy and find out who holds up-to-date cards on our division. There should be no reasonable excuse after any new man on line has been with us thirty or sixty days for not be- ing able to come in with the rest of us. We wel- come all in the Order who are worthy. They should all be protected with the insurance of our Order, as all classes of workingmen today should be. They can not afford to stand outside. We are their friends when they join us, but until they show us that they are our friends by so doing, we can not be interested in them. Show them that the Order will be a benefit to their families as well as themselves. We just received a new schedule, with increase in pay for many of our boys along the line. Tell the nons about our new schedule and seniority list, boys, and get their applications on the strength of what we have done and what more we can do if they will only come with us and help us. Bro. Phipps, agent Bomarton, has returned from thirty days’ vacation, after visiting his old home and friends in Texas. We are glad to welcome “Billy” back again. He was relieved by Mr. Phil- lips, a new man, who later relieved Bro. Hollo- man, agent Holiday, resigned and gone to tflc Denver as agent at Rhome. We regret losing him and wish him success at his new post. J. A. McDaniel, agent Petroiia, on thirty days vacation, was relieved by E. S. Cummings. Mr. McDaniel has returned and is now agent at Dun- dee, vice W. A. Primm, resigned and gone to Arkansas. Bro. H. F. Barnes, of Munday, on thirty days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Huey, a new man. G. G. Howard, agent Hawley, off several weeks, was relieved by Herman Harris, a new man, who later relieved T. M. Barwise, agent at Anson, owing to sickness in his family, visiting in Colo- rado. Bro. A. H. Plentl, agent Goree, attended court at Seymour one day recently. J. M. Roach, agent Seymour, on vacation, was relieved by W. Neilon, agent Spur, and he by L. E. Williams, his cashier and operator. Several of our trainmen have been on summer vacations, and the boys will all be glad to see the “old congenial bunch” back again. Cbkt. 160. Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. Pursuant to a call of our general chairman we held a meeting on Sunday, August 3d, at the Aldine Hotel, in Fitzgerald, Ga. We had with us General Chairman Gorman, and General Secretary and Treasurer Pye. Bro. Gor« man is agent at Mauk, and Bro. Pye is agent at Oglethorpe. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1621 We had a nice attendance from the Thomas- ville Branch and Brunswick Division, and held a very enjoyable meeting. Arrangements were completed for the general chairman to make a personal canvass of the en- tire system, call on all the boys, get in personal touch with all of them and get behind the non*. A general good time was had, and we hope to soon be solid all over the system. We adjourned to meet at Manchester on the call of the gen- eral chairman. I hope to be able to give you a general write-up soon of our line. “Daddy.” Virginian Ry. Third and Deepwater Divisions — Sister Riddick is in the hospital at Princeton, on account of shooting herself through the hand. We hope she will soon be able for duty. King closed until her return. Bro. George, who has the 12-hour stunt at Rock, is visiting relatives at his home and fishing while off, relieved by Mr. Langman. Bro. Hyde, at Matoaka, was off a few days at- tending his son, who had his arm broken, relieved by Bro. Bowling. Bro. Spradling was married recently. The boys extend hearty congratulations. The staff and telegraph office at Clarks Gap was recently moved farther east, giving the boys about a mile more to walk. "Ops” need plenty exercise. Bro. Young, of Micajah, was off a few days recently, laying in a aupply of groceries, relieved by Mr. Steel. We all wish Bro. Young success with his new business. Bro. C. J. Ross assigned to third, and Bro. Martin to the agency at fterndon. Mr. Lush re- lieving Bro. Ross on third there, pending bids. Bro. Parrish and Robinson have Taft regular. Bro. Stone landed first Taft, with Mr. Long, from the Cokie, relieving, as Bro. Stone’s father is not expected to live. Mr. Long was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Abbott Bros. Oliver, Colinsworth and Snyder are now holding the chief staff jobs down. They earn their $90.00 per, as business is heavy and it keeps them busy moving the black diamond up the mountain. Bro. Gordon, at Mullens, was off recently a few days, to see his lady friend. Mr. Parks, helper there, has been off several days on ac- count of sickness, relieved by a new man. Mr. Walton, agent at Mullens, is in real estate pretty heavy in Texas. A lot of the boys have bought nearly all of the State, and are arranging to take a trip to see their fortunes. Bro. Davis, agent at Maben, lately appointed local chairman, will make us a dandy man for the poaition. Bro. G. L. Shinn aasigned to second Eccles, third there vacant. Bro. Stevens, first Pax, has returned from a visit with relatives in Butte, Mont.; relieved by Mr. McElrath, a new man. Bro. Farmer, off a feW* days, relieved by Bro. L. Abbott on third Pax. Jesse Tylor bid in Bishop. Dlv. Com. Winding Gulf Branch — Bro. Gravely, agent Woodbay, has gone to Hot Springs to be treated for rheumatism, relieved by Mr. WUcoxon, relief agent. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Meadows, from the C. ft O., agent Pem- berton, has resigned, relieved by C. W. Hanes, on bid. Sister and. Bro. Crixer has first and sec- ond, and Mrs. A. E. Hardy, landed third there. Drv. Cos. East of Princeton — Bro. Goodwin, our secretary and treasurer at Eggleston agency, is a busy man with his duties, and our interest to look after. Bro. Jewell has the twelve-hour stunt at Fagg. Bro. H. H. Williams, second Whitethorns, was off a few days on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. Thomas; Bro. Rawlins has the agency, and Bro. White is on third. Bro. Bonham is now at Ellett agency. Bro. Hix, of Salem, was off a few days recently, relieved by a new man. Bro. Riddick landed Merrimac agency. Cxsr. 5. GROWING OLD. (By Cert. 5, Division 154.) Put your arms around me, dear, For we are growing old. And I long to bear again the words, Your lips so oft have told. Again we are alone, dear. As we started out in life; You were strong and full of hope, And I your happy wife. Our children all have left us, dear, To build nests of their own, And tho’ they love us dearly, Still we are left alone. One has gone, our fair-haired boy. With eyes of deepest blue. He’s waiting by the pearly gates To welcome me and you. So put your arms around me, dear. For we are growing old. And I long to bear again the worda. Your lips so oft have told. Midland Valley R. R. The weather has been extremely hot, 90 to 106 degrees, with no rain, and it has kept us busy trying to keep cool. The cattle outbound movement is about over, a total of 1,147 cars having been moved so far. However, if “J. Pluvius” gets in the game and livens up the grass, we may have three or four hundred more cars to move out. A derailment on the east end recently of eleven cars and engine tank, slightly injured two mem- bers of the crew. Digitized by Google

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1622 The Railroad Telegrapher. An operator on the west end overlooked a “31” recently addressed to a first-class train. For- tunately, no trouble arose from it Boys, care- fully go through every order on the table, regard- less of how many you have, and take out those addressed to trains about due, and put them on top of the pile; then when the train arrives, go through them again repeating the numbers to the dispatcher in numerical order with signature after each number, and no such error can occur. This was about the first lesson I was taught in handling trains, and I believe it is a good one to follow yet. A number of changes have been made lately along the “River Route.” W. W. Sims, from Midland, Ark., is agent at Grainola, vice Bro. C. E. Thomas, on vacation in Missouri. V. D. Rogers is on first trick “MK,” and Bro. J. W. Robison on second. C. E. Hagan is agent at Bigheart, vice A. F. Faires, on vacation. L. H. Wilson is the new Agent at Avant, vice Bro. N. E. Geist, resigned. Bro. H. H. O’Malley and H. F. Wilson are now at Tulsa. Wonder if Bro. O'Malley can’t get Mr. Wilson to take out a card, we have plenty of blanks? Mr. Aurandt, ticket clerk there, is very anxious for a short vacation. Wonder what schedule would do in that line? Bro. M. M. Henry is now helper-operator at Bixby, and I. L. Fuller the agent. Bro. U. R. Smith is agent at Leonard, vice J. M. McKinley, another good "promiser.” Miss Gussie Fitzgerald, niece of Bro. A. C. Fitzgerald, agent Keota, was killed there recently in a runaway. The brother has our sympathy in his hour of bereavement. Bro. “Johnny” Talbot, agent Maney Jet, has just returned from an enjoyable vacation at Par- sons, Kan., relieved by Mr. Anderson, from the Frisco. Floyd Tyler is now at Excelsior nights; we hope to see him carrying a card right away. Brothers, let's get after the nons and have a few more cards on this road. Cut. 3168G. The Cort Club. The officers of this club are: C. L. Craig, presi- dent; F. Corcoran, first vice-president; D. C. Smart, second vice-president and correspondent; J P. Die- mer, third vice-president; E. G. Anderson, fourth vice-president, and J. J. Rose, secretary and treas- urer. The above list of officers is published, sim- ply as a reminder. Judging from the roll call tne past few months, it is very evident that a few of the officers do not realize that they are connected with the club in any way. If the officers do not take sufficient interest in our proceedings to attend, how do they expect other brothers to do so. The vice-presidents scattered about Chicago, were placed in these positions, as arms of our organization to work among the brothers and induce them to at- tend the meetings. See that they do attend by coming yourself, bring them along and tell us what’s on your mind. The meeting hall is the proper place to explode, and not on the street corners or in the office. Do your talking to men you know to be your friends and not among men of whom you are in doubt. You can surely spend one night each month at the Cort Gub, and you couldn’t be in a better place. So brothers, break away from other social gatherings for one night, the first Saturday of each month, 8 p. m.. Room 912, Masonic Temple. Let’s swell the membership of this club, until we are compelled to secure a much larger hall. Our regular meeting of August 2d, was fairly well attended by the old veterans, with Officers Craig, Rose, Corcoran and Smart on hand. Lengthy and interesting talks were made by First Vice- President Newman, Father G. Dal Jones, Soyster and Derrickson, of 23, Smart, of 76, and Carter, of 93. Bro. Newman greatly enlightened us relative to existing conditions on the Erie and N. P. Rail- roads. Bro. Jdnes told us about matters pertaining to labor and legislation down at Springfield. “Dal” is always on the job and gets the goods, and when he "shoots” you know "it ain’t no bunk.” We were all greatly pleased to have Bros. Soy- ster and Derrickson with us, and have an oppor- tunity to again listen to these silvered tongued orators. We were delighted to learn that these two worthy brothers have recently established their headquarters in Chicago, and feel that the club will be greatly benefited by their regular attend- ance. Their offices are located at 403 Drexel Bank Building. Your humble scribe endeavored to impress the brothers present with a*few remarks, which I hope will prove quite beneficial to charity, and quite detrimental to the blind men, "the nons.” Business in Chicago is fine for telegraphers. All roads are hiring men, glad to get almost any kind. So brothers, don’t stand for any of that “PX” stuff around the streets of Chicago these days. If you have a surplus in your jeans, just send "a bone" or two to our worthy Bro. W. B. Ferrill, of Division 132, Madison, Fla. It’s for a good cause and will be appreciated. Bro. Alverson, Division 76, is on a six weeks' vacation, touring the eastern states in his auto. Some class to these "ops,” and still some say "what has the O. R. T. done.” Bro. G. K. Simonds, of 126, is on the sick list. Bro. Martin, of 132, just returned from his vaca- tion spent in New York. Judging from cards re- ceived, Eddy would have had the Atlantic backed off the map, had he not been compelled to return home. We understand Bro. P. J. O’Conner, from the Rock Island general office, will be on his honey- moon about September 1st. Best wishes P. J., and thanks to organization for making this good for- tune possible. Bro. Early, of the C. & N. W., general office, is spending a two weeks’ vacation with friends in Matteson, Ind., where the mosquitoes fly back- wards to prevent getting their eyes full of sand. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1623 Bro. Smith, of the “Q,” just returned from a • short vacation through the western hills and seems to have derived much benefit from the outing. Bro. Howard, Division 130, of LaCrosse, Wis., spent August 8th, visiting in Chicago with C. B. & Q., and C. & N. W. brothers. Bro. C. W. Allen, of 126, enjoyed a pleasant two weeks* vacation with frienJs in Kansas. The general office brothers of the Rock Island are still after the nons, P. J. Coyne, R. K. Pat- terson, and C. F. Farr, and hope to fee 100 per cent strong soon. All you can hear around the C. B. & Q., gen- eral office now is “solid,” while the C. & N. W., is a close second with only one “non.” Bro. R. L. Rice, of 126, is spending his vacation in Colorado, and judging from post cards being received, he is going some. Bro. Breining, of 76, is spending his vacation among old-time brothers on the Dakota Division, of the C. & N. W., while Bro. Novak just re- turned from an outing in Wisconsin and Michigan. The writer took great pleasure in attending the Wisconsin Division (76) meeting held at the Vic- toria Hotel, Chicago, Saturday, August 16th. Cort Club stand-patters present were Jones, Craig, Breining and Stuart. Meeting was called to order at 8:20 p. m., by Bro. Coburn, local chairman of the Wisconsin Division, of 76. Bro. Coburn has held a series of meetings in August concluding with the Chicago number. Mr. Coburn made an exceedingly lengthy, interesting and beneficial talk, which certainly was enjoyed by all Cort Club mem- bers present. Our worthy brother has certainly missed his calling. With his dignified manner, commanding voice, and the eloquence with which he delivers his remarks, he would make a strong second to “Billy B,” in Chautauqua lecturing. However, we can not consistently dispense with his services in the O. R. T., and need a few more live ones of his caliber. Other interesting talks were made by Bros. James Troy and G. Dal Jones. It might be well for the I. C., and the C. R. I. & P. brothers in Chicago, to follow the example set by our suburban brothers in attending the Cort Club meetings. These brothers from the out- lying districts travel from thirty to fifty miles to attend our meetings, while members right here in the city do not take enough interest in their own welfare to spend fifteen or twenty minutes on a car to get there. It’s a bread and butter proposition, brothers. The club is accomplishing a vast amount of good work, and we need your hearty co-operation. A number of you have not been to a meeting in six months, or a year. It’s the O. R. T., that is making your existence possible, not Hinky Dinks, Riverview, Lincoln Park, chicken or selfish wives. Snap out of your dope, brothers, and let it be thoroughly demonstrated that we have more than one O. R. T. member in each general office oi the various large railway systems entering Chi- cago. Don’t be Rip Van Winkles all your lives? If your general committees were half so indif- ferent arid negligent as you general office brothers are, what they could accomplish would be very unsatisfactory to you. I trust you may all “get on your ear,** and come to the next meeting (to “clean out your correspondent'* if nothing more). D. C. Smaxt, 2d Vice-Pres., and Club Cor. BROTHERS, REJOIN OUR FORCES. (By the 2d Vice-Pres., and Cor. Cort Club.) Ike’s face was once a familiar one, At our club where all is gay. Our story now is a different one, And where is Peggy Gray. J. P. Diemer is a lady’s man, And that, we must admit. While Bro. Wood is an awful fan, But why did these boys quit. These brothers and Anderson are O. R. T.» And that, i'm proud to say. But why can't they attend the meetings, And then get plenty of hay. Peggy Gray, says he had company, Ike’s wife, she left town, Excuse for Gray is good enough, But none for Ike is found. Diemer refused to be interviewed, I found Woodie, quite the same, And Bro. Anderson asleep, Boys, you must get in this game. I’m tired of your excuses, And conventionalities, That stuff you call society. My blood does nearly freeze. So travel north on State street, boys. Where the music is soft and low. And once inside the temple grand, I’m sure you’ll decide to go. Refrain from going to “Hinky Dinks,” Where the beer is running cold, And the whiskey sometimes freezes, And in chunks it then is sold. Another remedy, I might suggest, And it’s one we all know well, Don’t become an old “Hen Peck,” And at home forever dwell. Craig still holds the chair lads, And does his duty well, With G. Dal always on the job. The dope he shoots is swell. So break away from the skirts lads. The beer and whiskey too. Run over to the Cort Club, And see what the live ones do. My attempt to be poetic, I know, is really a fright, But brothers, rejoin our forces, And we will certainly treat you right. Digitized by Google

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1624 The Railroad Telegrapher. Topeka O. R. T. Club. The meeting held at the Throop Hotel, Topeka', Kan., August 10th, at 8:30 p. m., was the best, from every viewpoint, since the inception of the club. Owing to pending negotiations on the Rock Is- land, we had a large attendance and much en- thusiasm was evidenced. The meeting was called to order by President Stover. After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and approved, letters were read from Bro. Maxwell, of Division 31, and Bro. Smith, of Division No. 6, expressing their regrets at their inability to attend and giving us some good coun- sel relative to our duties in supporting our com- mittee. President Stover, after a few introductory re- marks, introduced General Chairman Brown, who delivered one of the most eloquent addresses it has ever been our pleasure to hear. Bro. Brown went into detail explaining in every particular the negotiations with which the committee was occu- pied. His address was listened to attentively and greeted with frequent applause. Short talks were then indulged in by the follow- ing brothers, interspersed by advice and explana- tions by Bros. Brown, Smith, Ford, Powell, Nel- son, Belcher, Lowe, Graham, Logan, Ingrain, Haw- kins, Light, Blanton and Hattwick. Nothing but the extremely hot weather saved us from being compelled to hold an overflow meet- ing. Every one present expressed themselves more than satisfied and repaid for the loss of sleep necessary to attend, and all were sorry when the hour of adjournment arrived, although a late one. These meetings are a source of great benefit and well worth any little inconvenience attendant thereto, and the brothers should make it a point to see that the large attendance at the last meet- ing is maintained. R. A. Powell, Secy. Digitized by LiOOQle

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GRAND DIVISION NOTICE D. M. Tyner, Certificate 268, Division No. 97, has been expelled from the Order for. conduct unbecoming a member. Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 132 is due July 1, 1913, Time for payment expires August 31, 1913. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. On * 300 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 500 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000 00 (Series C) 7 20 per year BENEFITS PAID DURING AUGUST, 1913. Claim Cekt. No. Name. Cause. Div. No. Seues. Aitt. 1462. ,W. Dunn Acute Pneumonia 1. .27786. .C. .91,000 00 1472. .John F. Drumm Automobile Accident 117. .22473. .C.. 1,000 00 1473, .Robert B. Marks Heart Failure 49. .32708. .A. . 300 00 1474. . R. W. Short Diabetes Mellitus 23 . . 20643 . . B . . 500 00 1475. .Gurth L. Ridout Run Over by Railway Train 42. .38390. .C. . 1,000 00 1476. .Ww. G. Ware Drowned Grand. . 7520. .C. . 1,000 00 1478. .G. W. Watson Cirrhosis of Liver and Spleen 130. .36318. .A. . 300 00 1479. .Chas. S. Parsons Pulmonary Tuberculosis 76. .34742. .C. . 1,000 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to July 31, 1913 $1,311,956 61 Received on Assessment Account August, 1913 23,364 03 $1,335,320 64 Disbursements. Death Claims paid to July 31, 1913 $ 902,081 47 Death Claims paid in August 6,100 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1,747 81 Assessments Transferred to Dues 263 68 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund August 31, 1913 '. 425,127 68 $1,335,320 64 L. W. QUICK, > Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by Google

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1626 The Railroad Telegrapher. Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President Flat "B," 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President 44 Rose Atc., Toronto, Ont. E. J. M ANION Fifth Viee-President St Louis, Mo. L. W. QUICK. ..Grand Secretary and Treasurer St Louis, Mo. • T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President St Louis, Mo. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert Aye., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, TroutriUe, Va. A. O. Sinks, 363 E. 12th st. South, Portland, Ore. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Joslin, Box 266, Centerdale, R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to W. N. Gates, Advertising Manager, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Qtiick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry., Marcellus, Mich.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman, Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO.— Meets 1st and 3d Mon- days each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, south side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4107 Hartford st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4— Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 227 West Cen- tral ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. S — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, De Rid- der, La.; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman Nebraska Division, Eg- bert, Wyo.; C. J. Horiskey, Local Chairman Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box 11, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 205, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. F. P. Fraleigh, Local Chairman, 67 Washington at, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y.; 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November, at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at 148 No. Salina ft., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. W. R. Miller, Local Chairman, Roches- ter Division, Victor, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chairman Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Sta- tion Dept., Western Division, Chili Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m., at 510 State st., over Fagan’s Digitized by L,ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1627 real estate office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on the first Tuesday in the month at Utica, N. Y.y in Arcanum Temple Hall on Devereaux at., -at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, 962 State st., Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Stationmen, 102 Jefferson aye., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Divi- sion— Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock, Odd Fellows* Hall, East Erie ave., Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chair- man, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek Dis- trict— Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Terminal — Meets 2d Monday at 8 p. m. and 4th Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th st., New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 115 S. High st., Mt. Ver- non, N. Y. J. E. Jagger, Local Chairman of Electric Division, 2408 Creston ave., New York, N. Y. j/M. Moss, Assistant Local Chairman, 16 Clover st., Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division — Regular meetings will be held at North Tona- wanda, N. Y., on the first Tuesday evening in January, March, May, July, September and No- vember, and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and De- cember. Special meetings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. J. T. Farrell, Local Chairman, 141 O’Connell ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Putnam Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chair- man, Chauncey, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind. ; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen'l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Newfield, N. J.; Baltimore Division, T. E. Fid- ler, Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Division meets 3d Friday each month, Huntingdon. Hall, Baltimore, Md. Maryland Division, W. M. Skinner, Local Chairman, 115 S. Potomac st., Baltimore, Md. Meets at call of Chairman. Delaware Div., T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middletown, Del. Meets at call of Chairman. Philadelphia Terminal, G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. J. & S., G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Meets jointly with the Trenton Division, 4th Thursday of each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Trenton Divi- sion, J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, French- town, N. J. Meets jointly with the W. J. & S. Division, 4th Thursday each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Philadelphia Division, C. S. Melchor, Local Chair- man, 531 Curtin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Middle Division, A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Pittsburg Division, J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Conemaugh Division, Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 Whitfield st, Pittsburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Monongahela Divi- sion, G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, West- Eliza- beth, Pa. Meets at 'tall of Chairman. Allegheny Division, O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Fox- burg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Buffalo Division, Burt Sutton, Local Chairman, Franklin- ville, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Elmira Division, C. R. Elliott, Local Chairman, 640 Water st., Elmira, N. Y. Meets at call of Chair- man. Renovo Division, J. F. Mann, Local Chair- man, Wilcox, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Williamsport and Susquehanna Division, A. C. Grieb, Nisbet, Pa., Local Chairman. Meets at call of Chairman. Sunbury Division, G. C. Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Schuylkill Division, H. F. Strunk, Local Chairman, 316 S. 1754 st., Reading, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meetings 1st Dis- trict at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st., cor. of Washington st., every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meeting 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday of each month. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F. Cullinan, Gen’l Chair- man, 2 Albert st., Middletown, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jerrayn, Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division, P. O. Box 183, South Fallsburg, N. Y.; W. J. Haley, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Division, 31 Smith st., Middletown, N. Y.; G. W. Merwin, Ass’t Local Chairman P. J. & M. Branches, High Falls, N. Y.; P. J. Boland, Local Chairman Scranton Division, 160 Dundaff st., Carbondale, Pa.; F. L. Spratt, Ass’t Local Chairman Scranton Division, Poyntelle, Pa.; J. R. Hadley, Local Chairman Northern Divi- Digitized by Google

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1628 The Railroad Telegrapher. sion, 24 Seneca st., Oneida, N. Y.; P. J. Lof- tus, Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Division, Morrisville, N. Y. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. E. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen’l S. & T., Piqua, Ohio. i>o. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Ry., Tacoma-Eastern R. R., and Rochelle & Southern Ry. System. District meetings held subject to call of Local Chairmap. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 403 Drexel Bank Bldg., Chicago, 111.; C. H. Burnworth, Ingomar, Mont., Ass’t General Chairman Puget Sound Lines; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. & T., Box 237, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chair-^ man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex. ; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex. J. J. Burns, Assistant Local Chairman and Division Corre- spondent, Box 133, Spring, Tex. Chas. C. Webner, Local Chairman Ft. Worth Division, Mart, Texas. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month, 9 p. m.. Grand Union Hotel, New York City. W. A. Fuller, Chief Tel., 478 West 145th st., New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 116 Willett st, Jamaica, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m.f in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st, Water- bury, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman. Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmartfi, Member General Committee M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; J. E. Lewis, Member General Committee, Tal- lulah, La.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T., Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen'l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Gen’l Chairman, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; C. B. Rawlins, Aas’t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Division — Meets in^ Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. depot, Wilmington, Del., third Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November, at 8 p. m., and meets in the hall at Cowenton, Md., on third Wednesday evenings in. February, April, June, August, October and December, at 8 p. m., thus alternating between Wilmington, Del., and Cowenton, Md., every other meeting. F. F. Sullivan, Local Chairman, Van Bibber, Md., Western District of the Baltimore Division. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. W. Q. Stouffer, Local Chair- man, Point of Rocks, Md. Eastern District of the Baltimore Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. D. J. McGrath, Local Chairman, 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md. “GO” General Office, Baltimore. . Meets subject to call of the Local Chairman. C 'B. Pierce, Local Chairman, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts — Meets 4th Thursday night of each month at 8 p. m., and 10 a. m., 4th Thursday in June, August, October, December, 1913; February, April, etc., 1914, at 417 Wood st., third floor, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman, Eastern District Pittsburg Division, 810 Bay Ridge ave., Brookline, Pittsburg, Pa.; E. J. Olwell, Local Chairman Western District of the Pittsburg Division, 120 Charles st., Knox- ville, Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. Cleve- land Division — Meets third Friday of each month in Snyder’s. Hall, Exchange st., Massillon, Ohio. G. H. McCoy, Local Chairman 1716 Wooster st., Massillon, Ohio. Chicago Division — Meets third Wednesday night of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Defiance, Ohio. T. J. Eiler, Local Chair- man Eastern District; G. H. Harer, Local Chair- man Western District, Milford, Ind. Newark Division, including all its subdivisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the third Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the afternoon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting in December. J. P. Welsh, Local Chairman East- ern District of the Newark Division, R. F. D. * No. 3, Box 17, Barnesville, Ohio. J. F. Iden, Local Chairman of the Western District of the Newark Division, 541 Maple ave., Newark, Ohio. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chair- man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Rittenhouse, Gen’l S. & T., Sidell, 111. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I. — Meets 3d Satur- day of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st.. Providence, K. Digitized by Google

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ft The Railroad Telegrapher. 1629 I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Mont- gomery ave., Providence, R. I.; W. J. Smith, S. & T., West Kingston, R. I. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 659, St. Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. Theodore A. Reif, Chief Tel., 9 Abendroth place, Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1321 Hoe ave., New York. N. Y.; T. O. Tiger, Local Chairman, 907 Main st., Stam- ford, Conn. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines — Regular meeting 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m., Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. J. W. H. Husted, Gen’l Chairman, Richwood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., Deposit, N. Y. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Munsey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T., Dauphin, Man. No. 38; SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7:30 p. m., 373 J6 Main st., Springfield, Mass. R. P. Keefe, Chief Tel., 30 Vinton st-, Springfield, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 176 Union st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskegon Division holds regu- lar monthly meetings in Eagle's Hall, Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. W. A. Knister,. Gen'l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers tlie Chesapeake & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio Indiana Lines. L. E. Hicks, Gen'l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Barboursville, W. Va.; C. D. McGehee, Chairman, Piedmont and Pen- insula Districts, 2803 E. Clay st., Richmond, Va.; L. G. White, Chairman Rivanna District, Scottsville, Va.; H. S. Shuey, Chairman Moun- tain District, Craigsville, Va.; F. L. Fletcher, Chairman James River District, Eagle Rock, Va.;- J. J. Holt, Chairman Allegheny and Green- brier Districts, Covington, Va.; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman New River District, Prince, W. Va.; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Huntington Division, Barboursville, W. Va.; H. O. Irwin, Chairman Lexington and Big Sandy Districts, 416 E. Car- ter ave., Ashland, Ky.; G. F. Willis, Chairman Cincinnati District, Greenup, Ky.; 'E. W. John- son, Chairman Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana, Converse, Ind. Regular meetings are held at Richmond, Va., in Fraternity Hall, 215 W. Broad st., on the 4th Thursday night each month; at Clifton Forge, Va., in I. O. O. F. Hall, on the 4th Saturday night and at Hinton, W. Va., in the Big Four Building, on the 3d Thursday night of each month. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 2d Saturday night each month. Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canai st., Boston, Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave., West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 614 Main st., Win- chester, Mass. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave., Tamaica, N. Y.. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y. ; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. H. Decker, Ass’t Gen’l Chair- man, No. 17 Sheridan ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, Chairman Towermen, 13 Cooper st-, Brooklyn, N. Y.; A. Filby, Chair- man Agents, 1055 East 34th st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. S. Leahy, Chairman Telegraphers, 4 Randall ave., Corona, N. Y. No. 45, WOODSVILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Sat- urday of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. Geo. A. Hamilton, Chief Tel., Wells River, Vermont; Geo. A. Wheeler, S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. & T., Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. K. T. Hall, Macon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon, Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at Lafayette, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division meets subject to call ot Local Chairman. J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25, Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opflika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- man. M. J. Newberry, Hollins, Ala.; F. S. Bas- kerville, Local Chairman Macon Terminals, Macon, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN. P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. 1. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. J. A. Kelly, Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo 4 Ironton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets sub- Digitized by Google

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1630 The Railroad Telegrapher. ject to call of Chairman. G. H. Simmermon, Gen’l Chairman, Flat Rock, Mich.; J. S. Kneis- lcy, Gen’l S. & T., QuincJ, Ohio. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair* man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; F. W. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton, Local Chairman Second Division, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; j. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Divi- sion, Hotchkiss, Colo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; W. E. Hopkins, Local Chairman Utah Lines, 421 First ave., East Waterloo, Salt Lake* City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gcn’l S. & T., Fountain, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. F. N. Williams, Gen’l Chairman, Oakmont, Pa., W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T., 9 Marshall st, Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening of each month at 7:45 p. m., 417 Wood st., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. J. G. Rothrock, Chief Tel., 3032 Bergman st., Sheri- dan, Pa.; H. K. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Suburban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer, 108 Fremont st, Mt Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, Room 601 Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco, Cal.; D. W. Koppikus, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. & T., 1009 E. 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. T. Baltzer, G. S. & T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; B. E. Miller, Local Chairman, W. & L. E. Telegraph Office, Navarre, Ohio; H. K. Bell, Local Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chairman, W. P. Ry. & W. S. B. R. R., Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman. Unadilla, Ga. ; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S. & T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston & Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 p. m., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st.. Dallas, Tex.; A. E. Laisure, Gen’l Chairman, Corsicana. Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gen’l S. & T., Rice, Tex. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama and Virginia & Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st., Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 223 Ninth st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. Local Chairmen: J. W. Burgess, Washington Divi- sion, Charlottesville, Va.; R. W. Duncan, Dan- ville Division, Pelham, N. C.; meets J. O. U. A. M. Hall, Greensboro, N. C; 4th Saturday night; S. A. Davis, Richmond Division, South Boston, Va.; W. N. Thornton, Norfolk Divi- sion, Courtland, Va.; -W. R. Little, Asheville Division, Barber, N. C.; W. E. Jones, Winston- Salem Division, Cooleemee, N. C.; R. B. Gib- son, Murphy Division, Murphy, N. C; W. H. Holmes, Charlotte Division (North), Lowell, N. C.; O. R. Doyle, Charlotte Division (South), Calhoun, S. C.; E. B. Chitty, Columbia and Spartanburg Divisions, 1219 Richland st., Co- lumbia, S. C.; E. E. Cauthen, Charleston Divi- sion, Summerville, S. C. ; H. L. Allen, Atlanta Division, Route No. 3, Atlanta, Ga.; J. C. Brown, Columbus Division, Yatesville, Ga.; R. A. Kipp, Northern Alabama Ry. and Birming- ham Division, 2500 31st st., Birmingham, Ala.; T. W. Cox, Mobile Division, Marvel, Ala.; R. F. Atchley, Memphis Division, Barton, Ala.; W. H. Cord, Knoxville Division, Charleston, Tenn. ; meets third Saturday night, 8 p. m., K. P. Hall, Knoxville, Tenn.; C. B. Gray, Coster Division, 211 Walnut st., Knoxville, Tenn.; meets with Knoxville Division; C. F. Smith, Virginia & Southwestern Ry., Mendota, Va.; C. L. Watson, Louisville Division, Veech- dale, Ky.; L. E. Crandall, St. Louis Division, Chrisney, Ind. No. 60, WASHINGTON, D. C.— Meets first Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m., in Build- ing Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. E. E. Bailey, Chief Tel., Rockville, Md.; W. J. Soutbwortb, Sec’y-Treas, 48 H. st., N. E. Washington, D. C. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening each month in Engineers’ Hall, Campbellton N. B. J. E. D’ Anjou Chief Tel. Matapedia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. & T., Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). J. W. Andersen, Gen’l Chair- man, Oakdale, Tenn.; E. H. Boutwell. Gen’l S. & T., Walton, Ky.; E. H. Boutwell, Local Chairman Cincinnati , Division, Walton, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Divi- sion, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chair- man A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month, alternating at Moncton, N. B., St. John, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Salisbury, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. & T., Shediac Road, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE.— Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1631 present at each regular meeting. A. Dion, Chief Tel., 17 d’Yourville at., Quebec, Que.; Wm. Parsons, S. & T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 114, Co. Tcmiscouata, Que. No. 65. ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. H. A. Beacham, Chief Tel., Union, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T., 7 Lincoln st., Summerworth, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Wednesday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; J. E. Mc- Donald, S. & T., Belmont, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. & T., Q. & C Yard Office, Meridian, Miss.; P. W. Burdeaux, Local Chairman, V. S. & P. R. R., Monroe, La.; H. O. Peavey, Local Chairman, A. & V. Ry., Meehan, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Local Chairman, N. O. & N. E. R. R., Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71 — Division covers the Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. A. L. Gardner, Gen’l Chairman, Abbott, Iowa; J. C. Sandmier, Gen’l S. & T., Waukce, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kempkes, Gen’l S. & T., Nevada, Iowa. No. 77, DENVER, COLO.— Meets 1st • Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T., 935 Seven- teenth st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. . System. C. H. Thompson, Gen’l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen’l S. & T., Beaumont, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Collier, Gen’l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Howbert, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ky. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man and Local Chairman. R. E. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Smithsburg, Md.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. Local Chairmen Maryland Division: C. E. Stouffer, Edgemont, Md.; First District, includ- ing Middle Division and Fifth and Sixth Dis- tricts of Eastern Division; R. EL Smith, Smiths- burg, Md., Second District, covering territory on Eastern Division from Security east to Hillen Station; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Hanover, Pa., Third District, covering territory from Fairfield, Pa., to Hampstead, Md., and the Fourth District, in- clusive. West Virginia Division: C. G. Blair, Ohiopyle, Pa., Eastern District, covering terri- tory from Connellsville, Pa., to W. Va., C. Junction and the G. C. & C. Ry.; N. T. Downs, Mill Creek, W. Va., Western District, covering territory east of W. Va.; C. Junction to and including Durbin, W. Va. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l. Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; J. L. Robbins, Gen’l S. & T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5443 Broadway, Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; R. R. Green, Gen’l Chairman Y. & M. V. Lines, Doddsville, Miss.; G. D. Clements, Gen’l Chair- man, Indianapolis Southern Railway, Bloom- field, Ind.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN, MISS. — Meets 2d Saturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Miss.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelville, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95, PORTLAND, ML- Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546 >4 Congress St., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. C. Twombley, S. & T., Buxton, Me. Digitized by Google

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1632 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago Sf Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan., Gen'l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen'l S. 4 T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen'l Chairman, Carlton, Ga. ; F. O. Cumraing, Gen'l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va. ; J. T. Bonn, Local Chairman Virginia Division, Thelma, N. C.; E. H. Moore, Local Chairman North Carolina Division, Marsh- ville, N. C. ; Frank Taylor, Local Chairman Georgia Division, Lawrenceville, Ga.; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Alabama Division, Helena, Ga. ; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman South Carolina Division, Macclenny, Fla.; F. W. Brown, Local Chairman Florida Division, Cedar Keys, Fla. No. 99, COBALT, ONT.— Covers Temislcaming & Northern Ontario Ry. Meets at Englehart, 2d Sunday in May, July, September, November and January, or on call of Gen'l Chairman. F. J. Murray, Chief Tel., Englehart, Ont. J. B. Flagler, Gen’l Chairman, Englehart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S. & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. 4 T., 1516 N. Dover st, Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS.— Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m. in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. C. A. Wheeler, Chief Tel., Berlin, Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. Ik T. , Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m. in Concord Hall, Con- cord, N. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief Tel., Pem- broke, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T„ Gerrish, N. H. No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, MD.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John H. Goshorn, Chief Tel., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstown, Md. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y.— Meets 2d Monday each month at 8 p. m., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen'l S. 4 T-, 320 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. M. L. Klein, Gen’l Chairman. 74 Abeel st., Kings- ton, N. Y. H. J. Halstead, Gen'l S. 4 T., One- onta, N. Y. R. H. Henson, Local Chairman S. C. 4 K. Branch, Phoenicia, N. Y.; C. W. Pough, Local Chairman Main Line, 81 Hone st, Kingston, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. 4 T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE.— Meets 1st Monday ot each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele at., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. 4 T., Cote de Peres, Beauport, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore 4 Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December, in places designated by Gen 1 Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen'l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. 4 T.. Chasscll, Mich. No. 117, SHAMOKIN, PA.— Meets at Milton, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15' p. m.: January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catewissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Satur- day of the following months at 7:30 p. m.: March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. 4 T., Quakake, Pa. No. 118 — Division covers Toledo 4 Ohio Central, Kanawha 4 Michigan, Hocking. Valley and Zanesville 4 Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. 4 T.. 222 Ash st., Marys- ville, Ohio. No. 119 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul 4 Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen'l Chairman, 2921 Chicago avc., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen 1 S. 4 T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie 4 Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen'l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen'l S. 4 T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys- tem. L. W.' Quick, Acting Gen’l S. 4 T., 711 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg 4 Potomac Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. C. H. Bosch en, Gen'l Chairman, Ashland, Va.; W. T. Thomp- son, Gen’l S. 4 T., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown. Gen'l Chairman, care Lexington Hotel, Chicago, 111.; • W. J. Edwards, Gen’l S. 4 T., care Lexington Hotel, Chicago, 111. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. 4 T., Kelsey, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1633 of Chairman. L. A. Tanqitary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 129 — Division covers Lake Shore ft Michigan Southern Railway System. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman and Local Chairman Eastern Division, Blasdell, N. Y.; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chairman and Local Chairman Detroit Division, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. & T. and Local Chairman Western Division, 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind.; E. E. Smith, Local Chair- man Franklin Division, Stoneboro, Pa.; J. T. Bearss, Local Chairman Toledo Division, 412 Prospect st., Sandusky, Ohio; L. O. DeWolfe, Local Chairman Old Road & Branches Michigan Division, Quincy, Mich.; D. E. Royce, Ray, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division; R. B. Ste- venson, Local Chairman Air Line District, Michigan Division, 217 East Chestnut St., Wau- seon, Ohio. The Michigan, Toledo and Detroit Divisions hold joint meetings the third Tuesday of each month in the Crowe Hall, No. 852 Broadway, at 7:30 p. m. Other divisions meet subject to call of Local Chairmen. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. F. Carder, Gen’l Chairman, 717 S. 4th st., Burlington, Iowa; J. H. Roger?, Jr., Gen'l S. & T., 717 N. 10th st., LaCrosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine. Chief Tel., St. Henedine, Que.; A. Lagueux, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C.; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond District, Whitakers, N. C.; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C.; J. L. Bridgers, Local Chairman Fayetteville District, Dillon, S. C.; J. H. Foy, Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, N. C.; F. T. Murray, Local Chairman Columbia and Win- ston-Salem Districts, R. F. D., Cameron, S. C.; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charleston District, 155 Calhoun st., Charleston, S. C.; W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman Savannah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross, Ga.; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman, Mont- gomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. W. Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman, Gaines- ville District and Jacksonville Terminal, Pa- latka, Fla.; W. R. Lott, Local Chairman Lake- land District, Trilby, Fla. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— Geo. O. Forbes, Chief Tel., Sydney, N. S.; S. A. Mclnnis, S. ft T. P. O. Box 488, North Sydney, N. S. No. 134, JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. I. Barnard, Chief Tel., 30 Sevilla st., St. Augustine, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, S. ft T., Homestead, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA.— Meets 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium, Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. ft T., 932 Pear st., Reading, Pa. t No. 137 — Division covers El Paso ft Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St Louis, Mo. No. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; Geo. Laven- good, G. S. & T., Alexandria, Ind. System meetings held at Spencer Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 1501 Columbus Road, Cleveland, Ohio; Hugh T. Sloan, Galion, Ohio, Local Chairman. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division meets 3d Tuesday each month in Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio; L. F. ArmstrDng, 116 Nth. Greenmount ave., Local Chairman. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman, and Cairo Division, B. T. McConchie, Marshall, 111., Local Chair- man, hold joint meetings 1st Wednesday night of each month in K. of P. Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Division meets third Monday of each month in Room 11, 2d floor, Anthony Bldg., Muncie, Ind.; E. P. Jenkins, 1603 East Jackson st., Muncie, Ind., Local Chairman. Chicago Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman, A. J. Hornung, Greensburg, Ind. Michigan Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman, Geo. Lavengood, Alexandria, Ind. P. & E. Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman, I. E. Schlosser, Wayne town, Ind. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkeag, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. ft T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman, Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. ft T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay ft West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, Gen’l Chairman, Forest- ville, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. A. ’ Gates, Gen’l Chairman, Box 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock, Local Chairman, Petoskey, Mich. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity ft Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call Digitized by LiOOQle

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1634 The Railroad Telegrapher. of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, Gen’l Chairman, Bardwell, Tex.; N. W. Smith, Gen’l S. ft T., Box 493, Teague, Tex. H. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and Lines North, Teague, Tex.; R. E. Evans, Local Chairman, Lines South of Teague, R. F. D. 1, Jewett, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. & D. C. Ry. System. L. S. Mentzer, Gen’l Chairman, F. W. & D. C. & W. V. Lines, Childress, Tex.; S. L. Greenwood, Local Chairman, 1st and 2d Divi- sions, F. W. & D. C. Lines, Bowie, Tex.; G. H. Wheeler, Local Chairman, 3d and 4th Divisions, F. W. ft D. C. Lines, Channing, Tex.; A. H. Plentl, Local Chairman, W. V. Lines, Goree, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 405, Quanah, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gen’l Chairman, Mauk, Ga. C. A. Pye, Gen’l S. & T., Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. ft T., Simms, N. C. No. 151 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S. & T., Dresden, Station, N. Y.; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa., Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands, Hawes Cave, N. Y., and E. F. Lawrence, 7 High st., Oneonta, N. Y., Local Chairmen Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smith’s Basin, N. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Sta., N. Y., and O. C. Benja- min, Dresden Sta., N. Y., Local Chairmen Champlain Division. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H. — Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10:30 a. m., in Elks’ Hall, Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., Ill Allds st., Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 154 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m. in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton, Ont. W. R. Kelly, Chief Tel., 91 Mulberry st., Hamilton, Ont.; E. D. Armstrong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day- light meeting 1st Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m. Night meetings 3d Saturday of each month at 7 p. m. Robert H. Buxton, Acting Chief Tel., 8 Dresden st, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.; James Melville, S. ft T., 2 Kearsarge ave., Rcxbury, Boston, Mass. No. 159— Division covers C. I. ft S. Ry. A. J. Shimanek, Gen’l Chairman, 1005 East Wilson st., Streator, 111.; Chas. C. Barnes, Gen’l S. ft T., 724 East Sample st., South Bend, Ind. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban car from either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R. T. or C. T. U. of A. Special meeting subject to call of President G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 1st Wednesday after 3d Tuesday evening of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st, Milwaukee, Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st, Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. ft T., 959 Thirty-seyenth st, Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y.— Meets subject to call of President at "The Plaza,” 141st st and Edgecomb ave., New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th st. and 8tn ave.. New York City; E. Neumueller, S. ft T., ] 26 Union st. High Bridge, New York City. RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS' SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA.— Meets at Picket Camp Hall, 307 N. 7th st., 2d Saturday night of each month. All O. R. T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL.— Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st, Freeport, 111. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. ft St P„ C. & G. W., and I. C Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Dela- ware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m.. Federation Hall. All up- to-date O. R. T. and C. T. U. of A. brothers cordially invited to attend. C H. Livsey, Pres., East Point, Ga. ; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716, Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Dita May West, S. ft T., 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members are Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1635 cordially invited to attend. Matters cf interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, Pres., 817 W. 64th st., Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose, S. & T., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111. D. O. R. T. CLUB— (Denver O. R. T. Club)— Meets 8 p. m. 3d Thursday of each month at The Albany Hotel. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized more particularly in the interest of teleg- raphers employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C. L. Cheney, Pres., 935 Seventeenth st., Den- ver, Colo.; D. O. Shoults, S. & T., Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TEtEGRA- PHERS’ CLUB — Meets 8 p. m. the 4th Wednes- day of each month at Savoy Hotel, 9th and Central, Kansas City, Mo. John Hj aimer, Pres.,s 701 West 16th st., Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, S. & T., 1118 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg- raphers’ Club) — Meets 8 p. m., Monday follow- ing the 3d Tuesday of each month, in Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Neb. Joseph Ackerman, Pres., 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jas. Freeder, S. & T., 2617 Cass st., Omaha, Neb. All O. R. T. members are cordially in- vited to attend. This club is organized more particularly in the interest of telegraphers em- ployed on all roads entering Omaha, who should make special effort to attend our meetings. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS CLUB OF CINCINNATI— Meets at 8:30 p. m., the 4th Tuesday of each month, at the Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio. All O. R. T. members arc cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized in the interest of telegraphers employed on all organized roads entering Cincinnati. All O. R. T. men should make every effort to attend these meetings, as something of interest is always being discussed. V. B. Turner, Pres., Ewing, Ind.; O. E. Marsh, S. & T., Box 3, Roxabel, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assem- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President. Next meetings 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday, October 26th, November 23d and December 21st. M. R. Davis, Pres., care C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, S. & T., 1429 West 12th st., Des Moines, Iowa; B. N. Bongers, Club Corre- spondent, 1526 West 5th st., Des Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 12, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and 2d st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, S. & T., 512 South 14th st, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB— Meets the 3d Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St. Joseph, Mo.; L. V. Ockerman, Pres., 402 N. 19th st, St Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith, S. & T., 609 Hamburg ave., St Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on 2d Thursday after the 3d Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m., at 514 Gaines st, Little Rock, Ark. C. C. Jacklin, Pres., Room 224 Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, S. & T., Room 23, Y. M. C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 1st Saturday after 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m., at Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those connected with the C. M. & St. P., Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways are urged to attend these meetings. W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second st, Ottumwa, Iowa; C. F. Ream, S. & T., Graham Flats, corner Second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. ra., 2d Sunday of each month at the Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized in the interest of teleg- raphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines entering Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the inter- est of all are discussed. R. D. Stover, Pres., 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, S. & T., 812 West Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PAHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, Pres., Minco, Okla.; J. J. Nichols, Vice-Pres., Greenfield, Okla.; H. T. Snodgrass, S. & T., 1008 W. London st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA, X. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pres., R. D. No. 2, Elmira, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, S. & T., Horse Heads, N. Y.; B. H. Youmans, First Vice-Pres., Gillett, Pa.; G. C. Lacey, Second Vice-Pres., 1 1654 Hospital pi., Sayre, Pa.; C. H. Nagle, Third Vice-Pres., Elmira, N. Y. PEORIA-PEKIX O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 1:30 p. m., 2d Sunday each month, in the Jefferson Hotel, Peoria, and 8 p. m., 4th Thursday each month, Pekin. All O. R. T. members are cor- dially invited to attend. A. C. McNeff, Pres.; Thomas Phippens, S. & T. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1636 The Railroad Telegrapher. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — Dennis Hayes, Gen’l Chairman, East Brookfield, Mass.; Martin J. Walsh, Gen’l S. & T., 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — E. L. Gilley. Gen’l Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney, Gen’l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen'l Committee, Chari o Station. N. B. Long Island Railroad — A- A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair- man, North port, Ala. New York, New* Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Roes, Gen’l Chairman, 15 Sprague st., Providence, R. I.; M. W. Handy, Secretary General Committee, , Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, Milan, Mich.; L. W. Abbott, Secretary General Committee, Dawson, 111. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MRS. E. L. MATHIS President 214 East Lafayette st., Jackson. Tenn. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. Grand Sec.-Treas. 2021 Longwood st. Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. MRS. G. W. HILLEY First Vice-President Amherst ave., Jamaica, L. I.-N. Y. MRS. J. H. WILLIAMS.. Second Vice-President Wilson, N. C. MRS. W. C. WATSON.... Third Vice-President Osmer, B. C., Canada. MRS. T. M. BOYD Fourth Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. O. A. MARSH Fifth Vice-President Roxabel, Ohio. MRS. L. MEADOR Sixth Vice-President Minco, Okla. MRS. B. E. NASON.... Seventh Vice-President Athol, Idaho. MRS. H. C. GILMER. ...Eighth Vice-President Fruitdale, Ala. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mrs. Dtta May West, Chairman, 319 E. Georgia Mrs. Geo. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. ave., Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Wilmington. Cal. Miss Ema L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wis. Mrs. E. H. Boutwell, Walton, Ky. All correspondence for Tub Tblegkaphbk should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. 2, O. R. T. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulson, Gen’l Chairman, Centerville, S. D., Miss Erna L. Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams. Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Local No. 5, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs. Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Chitten- ango Station, N. Y.; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen’l S. & T., Kirltsville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R. T. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y.; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. k T., South Kortright, N. Y. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1637 <x*I No. 7, O. R. T. Divirion 14— Coven the Norfolk & Western Railway. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W„ Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. C. P., Win- borne, Gen’l S. & T., Graham, Va. Local No. 8, O. R. T. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen’l Chairman, Haven, Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. & T., Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Callie B. Dellinger, Gen’l S. 8k T., Plainville, Ga. Local No. 10, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more k Ohio Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Concord, Ohio; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gen’l S. k T., 2021 Longwood st., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46— Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Ran- dall, Jr., Gen’l S. k T., SmithviUe, Ga. Local No. 13, 0. R. T. Division 62 — Covers the Queen k Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub- ject to call. Mrs. A. B. Willison, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 85, Science Hill, Ky.; Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. k T., Oakdale, Tcnn. Local No. 14, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. k T., 214 East Lafayette at., Jackson, Tcnn. Local No. 15, O. R. T. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee k St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Local No. 16, 0. R. T. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 2224 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, Amherst ave., L. I., N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. 8k T., 1034 Bergen st, Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Chairman. Mrs. W. H. Allison, Gen’l Chairman, 68 Melbourne ave., Toronto, Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. k T., Verona, Ont Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. & S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen’l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. J. E. Blackford, Gen’l S. & T„ Orland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meet- ings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. k T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, DeQuincey, La.; Mrs. L. L. Wood, Gen'l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. 21, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair- man, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. 8k T., Pitman, N. J. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island k Pacific System. Meet- ings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chairman, Calhan, Colo.; Mrs. C H. Meador, Gen’l S. k T., Minco Okie. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81— Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Alice Loveland, Gen'l Chairman, Granite, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. 8k T., Ivanhoe, Colo. Local No. 24, O. R. T. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen'l Chairman, Mrs. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; Mrs. Maude Graham, Gen’l S. & T„ Woodland, Wash. Local No. 25, O. R. T. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Minnie M. Morford, President and Gen'l Chair- man, Grand Haven, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. 8k T., 977 Cherry st., Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Morris, First Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. F. N. Stewart, Second Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Bessie Harris, Third Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, Fourth Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Watson, Chaperone, and Mrs. L. A. Warren, -Local Secretary. Digitized by LiOOQle

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t* THE RAILROAD ‘ TELEGRAPHER Published Monthly by the Order or Railroad Telegraphers L- W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. Entered as Second-Class Matter December 20, 1912, at the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act or August 24, 1912. Subscription Price - - - $1.00 Per Year. Vol. XXX * OCTOBER, 1913 No. 10 Labor’s Struggles By Samuel Gompers, President, American Federation of Labor ( Continued from the September issue) Extension of Labor's Political Policy. FROM the story of our attempts to secure this legislation and the eight- hour law up to 1906, it was evident that different means must be employed to overcome the powerful influence of labor’s opponents. The opposing influence was that of the vested interests and the organi- zations of hostile employers — the National Association of Manufacturers, the Anti- Boycott Association, and the Citizens’ In- dustrial Association of America. The National Association of Manufacturers was organized in 1895 to promote trade, com- merce and markets, and to eliminate re- strictions and barriers ; but not until 1900 or 1901 did it adopt its policy of extreme hos- tility to organized labor under the domina- tion of David M. Parry, who had been elected president. Immediately the organi- zation was diverted to a union-crushing in- stitution. Finding unionism too strongly established in the economic field, the effort to destroy it was carried over into the legislative, judicial and political. As was indicated in the beginning, big business has depended upon political favors for advan- tages rather than upon its own superior ability. Big business was made by politics and has always been in politics. Big busi- ness owns most of the political bosses, hence the right to dispose of political favors is a natural result. As a result of this change of policy and purpose of the National Association of Digitized by LiOOQle

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1642 The Railroad Telegrapher. Manufacturers, many leading business men who had been prominent in the organiza- tion withdrew their membership. Since these hostile employers’ organizations had extended their opposition to organized labor to the political field and were bringing every manner of coercion and corruption to bear upon political agents from the highest to the lowest, it was imperative that labor also use its political power. The need was im- perative, exigent. By judicial usurpation of authority in the equity courts, labor was embarrassed and harassed when seeking to perform its lawful apd necessary duties in protecting workmen and promoting their well-being; by interpreting the Sherman anti-trust law so that the provisions in- tended to apply to the manipulation of the material products of labor should also apply to the human workers that produced these things, the very existence of associated action and labor organizations was endan- gered. Relief must be secured. For years labor had vainly tried legislative methods. The plan must be extended. * * * On March 21, 1906, the Executive Coun- cil of the American Federation of Labor and the presidents or other representatives of 1 18 national and international unions met in Washington and formulated labor’s bill of grievances.* The duly authorized repre- sentatives of the labor movement of Amer- ica formally presented this document to President Roosevelt, Mr. Frye, president pro tempore of the United States Senate, and Mr. Cannon, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the representatives of the dominant party in making and executing legislation. The document was a plain statement of the indifference and neglect with which labor’s needs and demands had been treated, and a definite enumeration of the legislative measures desired. President Roosevelt listened attentively to the reading of the document, made an occasional note, and asked a few questions. He declined to discuss the portions dealing with legislation by Congress, but took up the charges of violations of the eight-houj law. He later •Labor Bill of Grievances was printed in the American Fedcrationist , May. 1906. in writing requested specific information of these violations, which was furnished him.* It is but fair to state that these violations were investigated and stopped. Mr. Frye heard the bill of grievances read without comment. The presentation and reading of the document to the Speaker took place in a large room adjacent to the Speaker’s room in the House. Realizing the unusual- ness and significance of the event, a num- ber of members of Congress gathered around as the Speaker received the ISO officials of organized labor, representing about 2,000,000 people directly, and more than 10,000,000 indirectly. The stem, can- did arraignment of the policies of the domi- nant party angered the party leader of the House. He scolded and harangued us, he hurled advice at us, and defied us, saying, “You are not the whole shooting match.’’ Those were words that will long be remem- bered by the men of labor. Even after this warning the “elected persons” did not realize the significance of this document which has since become historic, nor did they realize labor’s determination expressed in this last paragraph of the document : “Labor now appeals to you, and we trust that it may not be in vain. But if, per- chance, you may not heed us, we shall ap- peal to the conscience and the support of our fellow-citizens.” Deaf ears were turned to the workingmen, only the pleas and demands of big business were effective. Since these elected repre- sentatives of the people had failed to recog- nize the needs of the great masses of the people, Iabbr determined to use its influence against them, that others more responsive to the welfare of the common people and more in sympathy with human rights and liberty should occupy the places of trust and re- sponsibility. The cause of the workingmen found ready sympathy in the minds of many whose consciences were alive to the newer social ideas. To make good its statement, labor deter- mined to punish its enemies and reward its friends. An opportunity and a most ob- vious duty was offered in the Second Con- *Copies of the letters to him containing this information were published in the American Fed- eralionist for May and June, 1906. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1643 gressional District of Maine, the district of Mr. Littlefield, one of labor’s most conspicu- ous and bitter enemies. That field was chosen for the initial campaign, because the Maine elections occur before those of the other States and have a psychological effect upon other elections; because Mr. Little- field had so conspicuously, unceasingly, and arrogantly, not only opposed labor legisla- tion, but had assisted its most bitter oppon- ents; and because, since that district was known as a party stronghold, the very audacity in entering the fight would estab- lish the sincerity of labor’s declarations and the genuineness of its intentions to hold its enemies responsible fpr their deeds. It is no exaggeration to say the eyes of all the country were centered upon that campaign. A group of representatives of organized, labor, including myself, entered the cam- paign in that district. We held meetings in all the towns, even Bath, the stronghold of the shipping interests. The meetings were well attended, the interest keen, and the crowds enthusiastic. The speeches were devoted to exposing the hostility of the coterie of labor’s enemies, headed by Little- field, Cannon, et al., and to disclosing their attitude toward the just and humanitarian legislation so necessary to the welfare of the masses. In fact, so successful were the meetings that Mr. Littlefied sent out a call for help. That the situation was considered serious is evident from the fact that the leading men of the party were hurried to the rescue of Mr. Littlefield — Speaker Cannon hur- ried in bristling with anecdotes and pictur- esque epithets; Secretary of War Taft fol- lowed, then Senators Lodge and Beveridge of persuasive oratory, Congressmen Watson, of Indiana, and Hamilton, of Michigan. But even this array of party stars was not considered sufficient to win the fight, Mr. Littlefield was forced to pose as a friend of labor, although his official record in the House showed him to be most unfriendly. For instance, when labor’s amendment to the Sherman anti-trust law, to remove labor organizations from the operations of that act, came before the House in the Fifty- sixth Congress, it was adopted by a vote of 260 to 8. The eight voting against labor’s demands were Aldrich, Allen (Me.), Bailey (Kan.), Calderhead, Cannon, Hitt, Littlefield and Long. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Littlefield could always be depended upon to assist in de- feating all labor legislation. In this cam- paign he organized a labor party consisting of Colonel Mulhall and Charles E. Harri- man. Although posing as a prohibitionist, Mr. Littlefield was not hostile to the liquor defers and maintained a plentiful supply of liquor at his headquarters. In fact, so ample was the supply that many Democrats were unable to appear at the polls on elec- tion day. Notwithstanding all these efforts and the reputation of the second district as a rock-ribbed Republican stronghold, when the count of the ballots was manipu- lated, Charles E. Littlefield, who in 1904 received a plurality of 5,419, in 1906 received a plurality of 1,462. “Gompers helped me,” declared Littlefield. “Heaven protect us from such help,” devoutly breathed labor's other opponents. * * * Very simple was the plan of labor’s cam- paign for 1906. A copy of the bill of grievances was sent to each member of Congress, with the request that he return to the American Federation of Labor head- quarters replies to accompanying questions outlining his position upon the various labor measures. Then the record of each member of Congress from labor's view- point was compiled and made public. Labor chose as its campaign method publicity, for it believed that if the voters knew the truth, nothing more was necessary. The con- sciences of right-thinking men were roused ; a healthy interest in public affairs was stimulated. Labor was leading the way to higher ideals for political action ; was mak- ing men think and starting a sentiment in favor of justice, human values and rights. * * * Just before the end of the Fifty-ninth Congress, the subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee made its report on the Pearre bill, to which we have already re- ferred. As this report was untenable and Digitized by Google

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1644 The Railroad Telegrapher. unfair, we endeavored to have a reply filed with the committee. The chairman of the committee gave us no encouragement. An effort was made to obtain the written as- sent of a majority of the members of the committee to accomplish the purpose. The signatures of eleven members of the com- mittee were obtained, agreeing to holding this meeting. Four members of the com- mittee, however, refused to give their as- sent— Chairman Jenkins, of Wisconsin; Parker, of New Jersey; Tirrell, of Massa- chusetts; and Littlefield, of Maine. How- ever, the signatures of the eleven members of the committee and the intensity of feel- ing prevailing, evidently brought about an emergency meeting of the Judiciary Com- mittee, at which Representative Pearre, of Maryland, who introduced the American Federation of Labor injunction regulation bill, presented the assent of the eleven mem- bers of the Judiciary Committee to the proposition. He also presented Mr. Spell- ing’s brief in behalf of labor’s contention. It appeared, however, that the effort was of little avail. Because of the assistance given labor’s anti-injunction measure, the interests made a great effort to defeat Mr. Pearre for re- election , in 1908 and Speaker Cannon re- fused to reappoint him as chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the next House. Hostile Employers' Organizations and Their Methods. During the year 1907, following labor’s avowed intention to use its voting power in behalf of friendly candidates, there was evidence among the ranks of employers’ as- sociations of preparations for more unre- lenting warfare all along the line. James W. Van Cleave had succeeded Mr. Parry as president of the National Association of Manufacturers. In order to prevent dupli- cation of work and dissipation of energy and to direct and co-ordinate their efforts most effectively, a number of influential associations of employers had federated in the National Council for Industrial De- fense. One hundred and eighty-six national, State and local organizations of business and professional men were banded together against organized labor. In the economic field they prepared to enforce an anti-union policy, to destroy the union shop and union- shop conditions, and to leave workingmen defenseless before the greed and inhumanity of conscienceless employers. A subsidiary organization, the Anti-Boycott Association, organized in 1902, was to institute and prosecute cases against organized labor in the courts. A typical illustration of the work of this organization is the Hatters’ case, instituted in 1903 against the Hatters’ Union of Danbury, Conn., invoking the hatters from associating themselves to secure the union shop and to levy tribute upon trade union funds to the extent of three-fold damages. It was in the year 1907 that James W. Van Cleave entered suit against the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, its officials and affiliated organizations, and obtained an in- junction which prohibited them their con- stitutional right of free press and free speech and interfered with their regular lawful duties. Two of the lawyers in this case were the regular counsel of the Anti- Boycott Association, who were also the attorneys in the Hatters’ case. It was in 1907 that the N. A. M. resorted to conspicuous and extreme methods to dis- rupt the American Federation ol Labor. Slanderous attacks were made upon the president of the American Federation of Labor and his management of the Amer- ican Federationist, and a dastardly attempt was made to bribe him to betray the cause entrusted to his keeping. A man, Henry Rice, who had been dis- charged from the employ of the American Federation of Labor and who had unwar- rantedly used the name of the Federation for his nefarious schemes, had forged docu- ments and perverted official reports to pro- duce testimony of the alleged dishonest management of the official magazine. This “evidence” was furnished the N. A. M. by Rice and published by that organization for the purpose of sowing seeds of discord in labor’s ranks and discrediting the organiza- tion. Henry Rice was known to have been an associate of Henry White, the apostate, and of Broughton Brandenburg. Brandenburg was the agent used by the N. A. M. in an Digitized by LiOOQle

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1645 The Railroad Telegrapher. attempt to bribe, corrupt or threaten the president of the American Federation of Labor. The whole story of this dastardly plot was told by me to the Norfolk con- vention in 1907, and was ordered by the convention published in the ’proceedings of the convention. Brandenburg tried to bribe me to sign a prepared statement which pur- ported to be a confession of a life untrue to the principles which I professed and the cause entrusted to my care. Brandenburg declared he was the authorized agent and representative of the N. A. M., and showed vouchers, warrants and receipts for money paid him as its agent. These were in the printed .forms of the Century Syndicate, and printed thereon was the statement that it was a bureau or a department of the N. A. M. After hearing the story of the plots of hostile employers’ organizations and of the attempt to discredit me as the president of the American Federation of Labor, the con- vention, despite divergent elements and strongly opposing opinions, not only vindi- cated but unanimously re-elected me president. The National Association of Manufac- turers was tireless in its efforts to prevent the enactment of labor legislation both at the national capital and the State capitals. It brought every manner of influence to bear upon legislators to secure the passage of legislation favorable to the interests. It took an active part in electoral campaigns, assisting its allies and agents both by money and influence. It inaugurated “a compre- hensive, vigorous and intelligent campaign of education” to supplement its other ef- forts. By right of ownership and through influence it sought to control the public press to the end that organized labor might be discredited. It adopted a policy restrain- ing its membership from advertising in labor publications, intending thereby to withdraw financial support and in that way to suppress the only instrumentality left organized labor of bringing its position and policies fairly and squarely to the attention of the public. This octopus was the oppo- nent organized labor must face in its fight for human rights— this organization or fed- eration of organizations backed by tre- mendous financial resources, employing ex- pert advisers and trained skilled experts, not only in touch with, but practically in control of political and social powers, in possession of the organs molding public opinion and creating a subtle but powerful public prejudice. Yet labor continued stead- fast in its fight along all lines. As a part of the campaign to disrupt labor organizations, spies were employed to mingle among workmen, join their organi- zations, report their plans to employers and stir up internal strife and foment quar- rels. Fake labor organizations were foisted upon workers with the avowed purpose of advocating the non-union shop and creating harmony between employers and .employed — the kind of harmony that exists when the lion and the lamb lie down together, the lamb inside the lion. Detective bureaus had a work to perform in this campaign. These agencies supplied or created information concerning labor officials and their work, furnished strike- breakers and other union-destroying acces- sories. The chief institution of the N. A. M. was the Farrell Detective Agency, Fourth avenue and Seventeenth street, New York City, with a branch station, Ashback Detective Bureau, 254 Washington avenue, Jersey City, N. J. In 1906 the Century Syndicate, with headquarters at 1 West Thirty-fourth street, New York City, was incorporated for this special work. Asso- ciated with this company was a combina- tion of men once active in labor organiza- tions, who were independent of the Cen- tury Syndicate, but subject to its orders. The incorporation papers, after specifying certain lines of activity, then generously granted the “right to enter into, make, per- form, carry out contracts of every kind * * * and for any lawful purpose.” Other well-known detective agencies co- operating with the hostile employers’ or- ganizations were those managed by Turner at Cleveland and Thiel at Pittsburg. The chief work of detective agencies of this type, employing thousands of men, consists of strike-breaking, spying, union disrupting, furnishing “evidence” against true union men. These men are the successors of the old Pinkertons. Among the most spec- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1646 The Railroad Telegrapher. tacular of the recent operators of detective agencies is W. J. Burns, so soundly and so thoroughly discredited by the recent Attor- ney-General Wickersham and Mr. Taft, the president of the United States. Mr. James W. Van Cleave’s association with the Turner Detective Agency is established by letters published in the January and May, 1909, American Fcderationist. Because organized labor refused to recede from its opposition and decline to attune the voice of labor in demand for justice and right in a minor key, but continued to press home the needs of the oppressed and the right of every American, however humble, capital, wealth, power that from time im- memorial had dominated government, in- dustry and society with an iron will was angered and amazed at the temerity of the toilers in standing erect and firm with un- broken ranks, unmistakably insisting and persisting in the struggle for the attainment of justice. It was a new and potent force in social organization. Organized Resistance of the Party in Power. The dominant party of the Sixtieth Con- gress unanimously elected Joseph G. Cannon Speaker for another Congress, despite “Dic- tator Gompers.” “This unanimous vote,” they said, “is our answer to that man Gompers.” Drunk with power, intoxicated by the vision of invincible domination, Speaker Cannon and the unchanging tories renewed their defiance to the workers of the land. Yet already the apparently abso* lute power of the Speaker was weakening — some that voted for him as a matter o» expediency were seeking an opportune time for his undoing and the breaking of his power of absolutism. Speaker Canfion in his arrogance and antagonism to labor lost no opportunity to castigate and defame the leaders of the trade-union movement and to follow his accustomed policies in select- ing the committees which were supposed to consider labor bills. An unprecedented and most glaring ex- ample of Speaker Cannon’s arrogant and high-handed furtherance of the interests of big business occurred in the Fifty-eighth Congress upon an amendment to the immi- gration bill providing for the illiteracy test Certain manufacturing interests of the country find unrestricted immigration con- venient and profitable. The Republican platform had unqualifiedly endorsed an illit- eracy test. Although the House Committee on immigration had been carefully selected, an immigration bill was reported with an educational-test provision and place's in the charge of the Honorable A. P. Gardner, of Massachusetts. Mr. Cannon was opposed to this provision. He ordered the Repub lican whip, James E. Watson, to make a poll of the Republican party. This poll indicated a majority in favor of the literacy clause. In the face of the Speaker’s arbi- trary and unscrupulous efforts to defeat the measure, Mr. Gardner took steps to call a party caucus. Mr. Cannon secured the abandonment of this purpose by promising a rule for fair consideration of the bill. This promised rule was cleverly worded by Speaker Cannon, Dalzell, and Grosvenor, majority members of the Committee on Rules, to prevent a yea and nay vote. The trick deceived the friends of the bill. Dur- ing the consideration of the bill a substitute providing for an investigating commission was offered and was defeated by 136 to J23. The faithful demanded tellers. The first to pass between was Mr. Cannon. Im- mediately he busied himself in securing a majority for the substitute. He rapidly hustled from desk to desk urging and brow-beating the members to support his policy. It is said that he used threats and intimidations, shaking his fist in members’ faces; to those who would not vote with him, he vehemently advised the seclusion and obscurity of the cloak rooms. Some say he even laid hands on one member of Congress and by physical force pulled him out of his chair. As a result of this strenuous but efficient activity the substitute was carried by a vote of 128 to 116. Such were the prerogatives and the power exer- cised by Speaker Cannon in the days when the Speaker and the Committee on Rules were more powerful than all the other members of Congress. Because of his course in regard to this immigration commission and for his subse- quent and natural support of the movement Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1647 to reform the rules of the House, Mr. Gardner was removed from the chairman- ship of the Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions, an honor rightfully his according to the customs of the House of Representatives. NOT 80 BAD? THE United States Bureau of Rail- way Economics, in a recent state- ment relative to the earnings of railroads, shows a striking situation. On the basis per mile of railroad, the oper- ating revenues increased 8.3 per cent, while the operating expenses increased 8.5 per cent; operating income, after payment of taxes (that which remains for the bond and shareholders), increased 8.3 per cent. The New York Annalist, in commenting upon the situation, says: “It is the best showing that railroads have ever made as to both gross revenues and net income in the aggregate or per mile. These results are owing partly to the natural increase of business and partly to the increase of investment in facilities. The amount of new capital invested during the year, or the amount previously invested, that became productive in these twelve months is not yet susceptible of statistical treatment. However, the increase of more than $62,557,000 (8.3 per cent) in net in- come would be 5 "per cent on $1,250,- 000,000, and it is improbable that the addi- tional capital investments reflected in these earnings were as great as that. The cost of conducting transportation, shown as traffic and transportation expenses, in- creased relatively much less.” COST OF LIVING. THE United States Bureau of Labor has just issued a report illustrating in a striking and forcible manner the extraordinary increase in living ex- penses for the period of twenty-three years and four months — 1890 to April, 1913. It covers fifteen articles that represent ap- proximately two-thirds of the expenditure of food by the average workingman’s fam- ily, and reports of retail prices are included from thirty-nine industrial cities, in which live one-fifth of the population of the United States. The increase in several expenses, as will be observed, is more than 100 per cent. The following table shows a percentage of increase, and will, no doubt, be read with very much interest. Articles. 1890. April. 1913. Sirloin steak . 99.3 - 172.7 Round steak . 97.6 199.1 Rib roast . 98.7 173.4 Pork chops . 96.5 218.0 Bacon, smoked . 96.5 222.9 Ham, smoked . 98.3 178.1 Lard, pure . 98.5 166.8 Hens . 102.8 179.7 Flour, wheat . 110.2 12 72 Cornmeal . 101.3 155.1 Eggs, strictly fresh.. . 100.3 126.4 Butter, creamery . 99.2 161.3 Potatoes, Irish . 109.0 119.2 Sugar, granulated . . . . 120.8 92.7 Milk, fresh . 100.4 139.4 GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP. GOVERNMENT ownership of tele- graph and telephone lines and the extension of the parcel post so as to include all the functions of the ex- press companies will be incorporated in bills to be introduced in Congress at _ an early date by Congressman Lewis of Maryland. Mr. Lewis is acknowledged to be an expert in this particular line, and he has been working assiduously for months investigating government-owned telegraph and telephone companies abroad. Having marshaled a large amount of data, he is framing a bill based upon the infor- mation which he has obtained, embodying a government ownership plant. The estab- lishment of the parcel post proceeded upon the plan of practically confiscating the busi- ness of the express companies, but only to the limit now of carrying packages through the mails not exceeding twenty pounds in weight. It is a foregone conclu- sion that the time is not far distant when this limit will be materially raised. This will further take over the business of the express companies. In the matter of the telegraph and telephone lines, it is probable Digitized by LiOOQle

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1648 The Railroad Telegrapher. that an effort will be made to purchase the lines that are now in operation, but if an attempt is made to secure a fancy price for the present systems of telegraph and tele- phone companies, the government may de- cide to build lines of its own. This will be the first effort made in a legislative way since Senator Hill, of Colorado, some twenty-five ' years ago, introduced in the Senate what was then known as the postal telegraph bill. Because of the Senator’s loyalty to his own convictions he was de- feated for re-election by the interests whq^ controlled the Western Union Telegraph Company at that time. WILL ASK MORE POWER. ACTUATED by the numerous and disastrous railroad wrecks, the In- k terstate Commerce Commission is reported to be considering recommendations that are far-reaching, tending to safeguard the lives of passengers on the railroads of the country. It is understood that the commis- sion will ask Congress for legislation giving it plenary power to guard the safety of the traveling public. The commission’s author- ity at present is limited to the making of recommendations to the railroads, which may be accepted or rejected as the railroads see fit. The recent numerous wrecks are chiefly responsible for the commission’s de- termination that further legislative author- ity is necessary. The commission has com- pleted and will make public shortly a report on the Wallingford wreck. It is stated that the commission will handle this situation emphatically, and in the report will take the first step in the campaign for an exten- sion of the commission’s authority in the direction of securing legislation clothing the commission with increased power. One important provision which is contemplated is that of prescribing the speed of trains and compelling railroads to install safety devices. The power to regulate the speed of trains and also the power to penalize railroads for violation of speed limits win be a long step in the direction of preventing disastrous wrecks. In addition to the de- termination of the commission it is stated that a conference will soon be called of officials in the construction department of the big railroads and the makers of steel rails for the purpose of determining steps to be taken to meet defects in rails. Since the general advent of heavier locomotives and cars, steel rails have shown a defect which is called transverse fissure, and this defect heretofore has thwarted detection because it is developed solely by high wheel pressure. Some process, however, will be sought for to guard against this exceedingly dangerous defect. AN APPEAL. THE copper miners of Michigan are engaged in an unequal struggle to establish a living wage and condi- tions of labor which approach the American standard. For years they have submissively accepted the pittance grudgingly given them without a protest, while at the same time the owners of the mines have been appro- priating to themselves fabulous sums in dividends. Realizing their helplessness as individuals, the copper miners organized and entreated the owners to do justice to them. Failing in this, there was only one thing left — the strike. Appreciating the im- portance of this conflict, and knowing that the union men of the country would respond to the call for assistance for these copper miners, the Executive Council has issued the following appeal : Washington, D. G, Sept. 29, 1913. To All Organized Labor: Each new advance in human betterment leaves its furrows of pain and suffering across human hearts and lives. There is scarcely a worker in all America who does not know the meaning of a strike, during which the workers and their families have suffered and endured in order to obtain jus- tice; or who has not felt the terrible fear for the physical safety of loved ones in the thick of the contest, or the heart- breaking pain because of inability to sup- ply even the barest necessities of life for those dependent upon him. To you, mem- bers of organized labor, the brave struggle of the copper miners of Calumet, Mich., will appeal with greatest effect Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1649 After exhausting all other means of securing the just demands which they made upon their employers, these miners laid aside their tools on July 23, and went out on a strike. They had been working a so- called ten-hour day, which in reality was an eleven-hour day, for wages that would not permit American standards of living. Miners have been forced to handle indi- vidually heavy drilling machines which had formerly been operated by two men. After considering all matters, the men decided to demand an eight-hour day, $3.00 as the minimum wage, and two men to handle drilling machines, as formerly. All re- quests for conferences or consideration of these just demands were ignored and treated with contempt. Despite the fact that the strike was inau- gurated peacefully and has been conducted by the miners without even the slightest show of violence, seldom has there been such a display of arbitrary methods on the part of the mine operators and governmental authorities. The morning after the strike began hundreds of deputies were sworn in ; the employers imported companies of Wad- dell-Mahon guards; finally State troops were sent to the mining district that the mine owners might be enabled to operate their mines and the voice of labor in its ap- peal for justice might be silenced. All of this display of force was under the pre- tense of protecting property (when the miners did not attack it, nor contemplate attacking it) ; when the miners attempted to protect and promote human rights, they were ridden down in the streets, clubbed, fired upon ! Though there have been the usual efforts to foment strife and to stir up violence among the strikers, yet no property has been destroyed, and the miners have remained steadfast in their determination to win their rights, and in their determination not to be forced into lawlessness. The officials of the miners asked for an injunction restraining the appointment of additional deputies to serve the mine oper- ators— their request was refused. The mine operators asked for an injunction re- straining the strikers from picketing, “mo- lesting” men going to or from work and from parading in the vicinity of the mines — that order was granted. Such are the conditions under which these copper miners are waging their fight for justice and a life somewhat better worth living. With all the forces of capital and organized society working against them, they have maintained courage, deter- mination and good spirit. There are 16,000 miners engaged in this struggle. A large number of miners and their families were evicted from their homes, owned by the cor- porations. The lives, safety, and welfare of something like 50,000 men, women and children are bound up with its fate. The strike has now been in progress for over two months, and still the mine operators maintain stubborn resistance Aid unreason- able refusal to consider the demands of the men. The long, hard winter of Northern Michigan is approaching, and these brave men, women and children who are bearing the brunt of this fight for industrial jus- tice for American workingmen are in need. Two members of our Executive Council. John Mitchell and John B. Lennon, have been among these strikers and presented to us unquestionable evidence of the condi- tions there. After consideration of the con- ditions, the need and importance of the issues involved, the Executive Council makes this appeal to all the members of organized labor for prompt and generous financial assistance to aid these needy and suffering fellow-workers, their wives and children. We appeal in the name of all labor and common humanity that each local union at once make an appropriation from its funds of not less than five cents for each member ; that each Central Labor Union select a committee to appeal to all workers and friends to contribute promptly and as generously as possible, and to use every other honorable means by which funds may be secured. The men and women and children of Calumet, Mich., must not be starved into submission. They must and they will win, if the toilers of our country will but do their duty. Remember that the splendid solidarity of the workers of America largely aided in securing the magnificent victory of the an- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1650 The Railroad Telegrapher. thracite miners a few years ago. The news- papers have suppressed nearly all reference to the Calumet miners’ strike. In this ap- peal we hope to reach the minds, hearts and the consciences of our fellow-workers and friends, and thereby secure their ready re- sponse to the call for aid. Send all contributions to Frank Morrison, Secretary, American Federation of Labor, Ouray Building, Washington, D. C., who will return receipt for the same and promptly forward every dollar to the imme- diate aid of the struggling miners of Calu- met. Fraternally yours, Sam’l Gompers, (Seal) President. Attest : Frank Morrison, Secretary. James Duncan, First Vice-President. John Mitchell, Second Vice-President. James O’Connell, Third Vice-President. D. A. Hayes, Fourth Vice-President. Wm. D. Huber, Fifth Vice-President. Jos. F. Valentine, Sixth Vice-President. John R. Alpine, Seventh Vice-President. H. B. Perham, Eighth Vice-President. John B. Lennon, Treasurer. Executive Council, American Federation of Labor. A USEFUL BOOK. THE Grand Secretary and Treasurer, on behalf of the Order, has taken the agency for the Phelps Calcu- lator. Any station agent or other railroad employe, who has much extension work to do, who dreads the monthly reports, and who wants to cut down these operations (either freight or passenger) by one-half, and who desires to insure the accuracy of his calculations, will do well to secure one of these valuable books. The price of the book fades into insignificance in the satis- faction resulting from the Calculator’s use. This book is also of inestimable value to shipping clerks in the traffic department of large mercantile houses. Before taking the agency, the Grand Sec- retary and Treasurer had this book care- fully examined by two old-time station agents, who pronounce it to be a most use- ful publication. The following testimonials in regard to the Phelps Calculator are taken from the many furnished the publisher: Traer, Iowa, March 8, 1913. Gentlemen : I am more than pleased with the Phelps Calculator. It is all and more than you claim for it. Yours truly, W. E. Soule, Cert 74, Div. 76. Manitowoc, Wis., Feb. 14, 1913. Gentlemen : Have used your Calculator continually since receiving same and it has proved entirely satisfactory. Yours very truly, R. J. Goldie, Cert. 103, Div. 76. Princeton, Mo., Feb. 16, 1913. Gentlemen: I returned you the money for this Calculator the next day after re- ceiving same, as I was satisfied that it was just the thing I wanted. My large ticket report that used to be such a bugbear to me is now a joy and I can let my clerk do the billing that I used to do myself. I can recommend the “Calculator” to any station agent as the best time saver and the best headache preventer I ever saw. Yours truly, G. E. Lisktor, Cert. 2339, Div. 126. Robertson, Iowa, Feb. 12, 1913. Dear Sirs: Enclosed find U. S. Express order for the Phelps Freight and Passenger Calculator sent me on trial. It took me quite a while to get used to using it, but now I find it a great help in my work, cut- ting down the time I used to have to do by figuring rates with pencil. I will try and get some of the other agents on this Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1651 line to use your book by sending them mine and letting them try it and then I am quite sure a number will be right after one if they have a big passenger report to make. Yours very truly, J. A. Haviland, Agent, Cert. 1790, Div. 126. Rossie, Ia., Dec. 14, 1912. Dear Sirs : I am returning your C. O. D. paid today. I have your Phelps Calculator nearly mastered I think and to use a slang phrase, ‘‘she is a bird.” Why it will figure out anything that has two ends to it, but, by the way, you should have seen me when I first got it. Well, I was discouraged. I came near returning the whole thing to you, but I went at it and one little idea at a time came to me and now I want to say that if anyone who has to do any figuring and wants to do it quick, why all you have to do is to give the book a half minute’s look and it is all figured out. I am well pleased with it and the best of all it is absolutely correct. Very respectfully, Chas. Copp, Cert. 8S2, Div. 126. The price of the book is $2.50 post-paid. Send all remittances to L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. EDITORIAL NOTC5 Nine hundred and six new members were initiated into the Order during the month of September, 1913. SjfcSSJ revenue of $77,735,151. The average ex- pense per mile is given as $825, and the net revenue per mile as $391. Since the last announcement, new divi- sions of the Order have been organized as follows : Rutland Railway System Division No. 157; Panama Railway System Division No. 158; Chicago, Indiana & Southern Rail- way System Division No. 159, and Florida East Coast Railway System Division No. 160. Work on the new San Francisco Labor Temple has been commenced and will be pushed as rapidly as possible. Those in charge of the erection of the building ex- pect to have it ready for occupancy by Feb- ruary 1st. The building is to be of suffi- cient size to accommodate all of the mis- cellaneous trades in that city with meeting halls and other conveniences. According to figures compiled by the In- terstate Commerce Commission, the rail- roads in the United States did a gross business during the month of August of $242,028,005, with total operating expenses of $164,292,854, leaving a net operating In the case of the Kanawha Oil Com- pany vs. Wenner, the Supreme Court of Appeal of West Virginia has held that an oil well drilled on a leasehold estate was a “structure” on land within the meaning of the law of that State and that a laborer who performed services in drilling or casing such a well, might acquire a mechanics’ lien on the well and the leasehold thereon. A London dispatch states that the British Admiralty has decided to award official recognition to trade unions, which is considered a great victory for the unions. In dealing with employes hereafter, regard- ing wages, hours and conditions of labor, the unions of the various crafts will be recognized as the representatives of the employes. A Washington item contains the informa- tion that the Postmaster-General has pur- chased forty-one automobiles to be used in the collection and delivery of parcel post matter. Twenty of the machines are trucks. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1652 The Railroad Telegrapher. designed and constructed especially for the needs of the parcel post in large cities. At- tention is called to the fact that the pur- chase of these machines indicates the tre- mendous growth of the parcel post. One hundred and forty-three vessels of various descriptions were turned out in the twenty-six working days of August by American shipyard or at the rate of five and one-half vessels a day, according to a report issued by the United States Bureau of Navigation. The greatest number were built in yards on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, although the Great Lakes yards con - tributed what would make a small fleet. A bill has been favorably reported to the House of Representatives by the Commit- tee on Territories authorizing President Wilson to build a government railroad in Alaska and issue $35,000,000 in bonds for its construction. The new road is to connect the Susitna Valley with the seaboard and also open up the Bering River coal field connecting Nome, Valdez and Fairbanks. A similar bill has already passed the Senate. Since the last announcement, a new schedule has been secured on the Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Railway, and revised schedules have been secured on the follow- ing lines: Mobile & Ohio, Ulster & Dela- ware, Fort Worth & Denver City, Missouri Pacific, Northern Pacific, Chicago & Alton, Kanawha & Michigan and Southern Pacific (Pacific System) Railways. Governor Cox, of Ohio, has declared in favor of the State printing its own text- books to be used in the public schools. When the next Legislature convenes, an effort will be made to secure the enactment of a bill for the establishment of a State printery. Opposition is anticipated from the school book trust, but it is believed the necessary legislation can be secured regard- less of the trust’s opposition. Complaint is made against one, using the name of Edward F. Matthews, who is described as being of rather slender build, about 5 feet 8 inches in height and weighs about 135 or 140 pounds, sandy complex- ion, light auburn hair and smooth face, who was employed at Hanna, Wyo., from July 1st to August 21st. The real Edward F. Matthews is cashier for the C. & A. Rail- way at Louisiana, Mo., and this party is supposed to be “flagging” under his name. The Department of Agriculture has an- nounced that it will commence the publica- tion of a monthly magazine for the benefit of the farmers at once. It is stated that the information to be disseminated through this publication will be prepared with a view to enabling the farmers to determine at a glance what plant crop and animal crop conditions are prevailing in his own State as compared with other States and the country at large and also important foreign pro- ducing areas. The new publication will be known as the “Agricultural Outlook.” While testifying before the State Railroad Commission regarding the relations between the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and his company, Vice-President and General Manager Christensen, of the Wells-Fargo Express Company, declared that the parcel post competition had caused his company to lose 31.7 per cent of small packages since the first of the year, when the government service was established. In the same period, he testified, the company’s revenue had been reduced 33 per cent and he affirmed this reduction held good for all other ex- press companies. The Attorney-General of Texas has ruled that the law recently enacted by the legisla- ture of that State, limiting the hours of female employes to fifty-four per week, ap- plies to operators employed in private tele- phone exchanges, providing such employes are employed in towns of more than 5,000 inhabitants. The question at issue was whether or not a female employe who worked a few hours each day in a private telephone exchange and the balance of the day as a stenographer or clerk came under the provisions of the fifty-four-hour law, and the Attorney-General has decided that they do. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1653 Complaint is made that a watch inspector for the San Pedro, Los Angeles ft Salt Lake Railroad recently left for parts unknown, taking several watches with him which were the property of telegraphers, trainmen and section foremen. Among the victims was C. C. Hewetson, of Crucero, Cal., who gave his watch to the inspector in question to be cleaned. The watch in question was an open-face, size 16, in a cheap, silverine case, No. 585542, and the movement was a size 16, 23-jewel, Vanguard No. 10504186. It is quite likely the works will be trans- ferred into another case. Members are requested to notify their jewelers to be on the lookout for the works described herein. The Welfare Commission of Oregon has issued an order fixing the minimum wage for women workers in that State at $8.64 for a maximum week of fifty-four hours. The law under which the commission was clothed with authority to fix the minimum wage, proyides a penalty for a violation of the commission’s ruling of a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00, or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than ten days nor more than three months, or by both fine and imprisonment. Any woman worker who is paid less than the minimum wage to which she is entitled, may recover in a civil action, together with such attorney fees as may be allowed by the court. The order goes into effect No- vember 10th. One of the most remarkable court pro- ceedings on record was ended early in October when the Supreme Court of Ohio restored the right to practice law in Ohio to Chas. A. Thatcher, an attorney disbarred four years ago for criticising Toledo judges and Ohio State’s Supreme Court judges. The bar association sought Thatch- er’s disbarment because of his criticism of the judges, these criticisms being based on decisions favorable to big corporations in personal injury cases, of which the bulk of his practice consisted. Thatcher’s de- fense was that his obligations as an attor- ney did not remove his constitutional right of free speech. The elections following Thatcher’s disbarment resulted in the de- feat of two judges and the withdrawal from the race of another candidate. Another judge criticised by Thatcher died in office. In 1912, under the non-partisan judiciary law, Thatcher was a candidate for Supreme Judge, but was defeated, although obtaining a remarkable vote, running only slightly behind the leaders in the contest. This ends an interesting incident, five of the judges on the State Supreme Court bench voting to annul the disbarment and only one judge voting to continue it. Two new laws, passed at the last ses- sion of the Minnesota Legislature, of vital importance to the workmen and work- women, became operative October 1st. One is the workmen’s compensation law, and the other is the law requiring the safe- guarding of machinery and dangerous con- ditions of employment, as well as protection in cases of fire. The workmen’s compensa- tion act is elective in character, leaving both employes and employers free to work under its provisions or not, as they may choose. That it is being generally accepted by the employers is shown by the fact that up to September 23d only four employers in the State have notified the Labor Com- missioner that they had elected to remain outside the provisions of the law, while these four employers, only employ about 600 workers. The only classes of workmen not covered by the act are employes of the railroads engaged in interstate commerce, farm laborers, domestic servants and casual laborers. If an employer does not notify his employes that he has elected to not go under the act, they are covered by it unless the employes give their employer and the Labor Commissioner notice that they do not choose to be so covered. The law re- quiring the safeguarding of machinery and dangerous places of employment, as well as protection in case of fire, is compre- hensive. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1654 The Railroad Telegrapher. Digitized by LiOOQle i J. L. Bridgers. . W, A. Hollahan. Williams, Gen’l Sec'y and Treaa. J. J. Dermody, Fourth Vice-Pres. B. F. Wheeler, Gcn’l Chairman. O. R. T. GENERAL COMMITTEE— ATLANTIC COAST LINE RY.

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. J. H. Andress, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. M. Gilman, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. T. Romaine, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. L. Clingan, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. S. M. Benton, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. M. R. Peters, of Clyde. 111., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. P. E. Rouch, of Udell, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. A. Hughes, of Gas, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. L. Cook, of Newell. N. C„ a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. P. Flack, of Leon, W. Va., a boy. . To Bro. and Mrs. W. A. Price, of Was- com, Tex., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. B. Sauve, of Twin- ing, Mich, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. E. Boyd, of Boy- kins, Va., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. H. Middleton, of Bixby, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. B. Cox, of Char- lotte, N. C., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. W. Masters, of Wabash, Ind., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. W. Coleman, of Stapleton, Va., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. L. H. Wright, of Greenwood, Del., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. O. Bradford, of McDonald, Tenn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R. W. Echols, of Pickering, La., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. D. McCallum. of Malachi, Ont., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. U. V. Caulfield, of Grand Bay, N. D., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. J. Sanders, of San Antonio, Fla., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. E. Dappen, of Panama, Neb., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. R. Davidson, of Pilot Grove, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. H. Wade, of St. Paul, Neb., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Frank H. Clendenin, of Alliance, Neb., a girl. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher : Bro. D. L. Shell, of Div. 31, to Miss Adelia McCabe. Bro. Leroy E. Creech, of Div. 2, to Miss Millie Roberts. Bro. R. M. Keeton, of Div. 97, to Miss Mary Hartwell. At Buda, 111., Bro. Leslie M. Kunkle, of Div. 130, to Miss Mattie Titus. At Hampton, Fla., Bro. O. K. Prince, of Div. 97, to Miss Ruby Weeks. At Dalton, Ga., Bro. H. D. Morgan, of Div. 59, to Miss Pearl Lankford. At Spickards, Mo., Bro. C. M. Seiix, of Div. 126, to Miss Nellie Goben. At Topeka, Kan., Sister Mary M. Davis, of Div. 6, to Mr. H. M. Perry. At Bastrop, La., Bro. P. O. Curl, of Div. 5, to Miss Wilda Timmons. At Blair, Neb., Bro. H. E. Pinney, of Div. 126, to Miss Ruth I. Bigford. At Plains, Kan., Bro. H. A. Sokel, of Div. 126, to Miss Kathleen Smizer. At LaPorte, Ind., Bro. W. R. Lougee, of Div. 129, to Miss Edna Blank. At Atlanta, Ga., Bro. E. B. Loving, of Div. 40, to Miss Anna Pearl Harvey. At Hamilton, Ont., Bro. J. D. Rountree, of Div. 155, to Miss Violet Sturch. At Amherst, Wis., Bro. H. B. Breeden, of Div. 119, to Miss Jennie Mason. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1656 • The Railroad Telegrapher. At Iowa City, Iowa, Bro. A. D. Martin, of Div, 126, to Miss Elsie Graham. At Sinnemahonitig, Pa., Bro. B. E. Nel- son, of Div. 108, to Miss Edna Floyd. At Fond du Lac, Wis., Bro. Geo. A. Meyer, of Div. 119, to Miss Anna Kelly. At Hannibal, Mo., Bro. W. F. Stehmann, of Div. 2, to Miss Margaret Hampsmeyer. At Walla Walla, Wash., Bro. R. I. Leonard, of Div. S3, to Miss Rosa Buxton. At Vernon, Conn., Bro. Wm. F. John- son, of Div. 29, to Miss Helen Adelaide Shea. At Waterville, Minn., Bro. Dan. J. Mahoney, of Div. 76, to Miss • Barbara Slechta. At New York ’City, Bro. Eugene A. Robert, of Div. 29, to Miss Grace L’Estrange Hamilton. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. J. F. Irwin, of Div. 33. Bro. J. W. Carroll, of Div. S3. B/o. Wm. Dinsmore, of Div. 141. Bro. J. M. Hammersla, of Div. 33. Sister of Bro. E. H. Guse, of Div. 7. Father of Bro. A. B. Stokes, of Div. 130. Brother of Bro. L. D. Bales, of Div. 126. Sister of Bro. W. T. Bardsley, of Div. 7. Father of Bro. J. P. Rossie, of Div. 130. Wife of Bro. Allen T. Smiley, of Div. 156. Mother of Bro. J. C. Simonton, of Div. 42. Grandmother of Bro. J. F. Melvin, of Div. 17. At Tivoli, N. Y., Bro. Peter Jacobs, of Div. 8. Mother of Bros. M. J. and J. J. Cullen, of Div. S3. At Superior, Wis., brother of Bro. F. P. Collins, of Div. 119. At Diagonal, Iowa, Bro. Rolla S. Renard, of Div. 130. At Keota, Okla., niece of Bro. A. C. Fitz- Gerald, of the Grand Div. At Wilkinsburg, Pa., “Tommy” Patter- son, little grandson of Bro. Will C. Long, of Div. 2. Brother of Bro. F. V. Boucher, of Div. 8. At Leonardsburg, Ohio, little daughter of Bro. P. H. Bogan, of Div. 138. At New Orleans, La., wife of Bro. A. L. Broussard, of the Grand Div. At Excelsior Springs, Mo., mother and niece of Bro. H. M. Craven, of Div. 6. The bereaved relatives have the sym- pathy of all. WANTED. Present address of W. T. Shields. Papa, we are all safe. Write, Gen. Del., Dayton, Ohio. Laura. Present address of A. E. Duncan, for- merly of Ranger, Tex. Family in need. R. V. Wilson, 22 Quincy St., Chicago, III. Present address of E. W. Prichard, last heard of on the P. C. C. & St. L., at Galena, Ohio. News for you. G. M. Bartle, Cleveland, Ohio. Present address of Geo. C. Judd, last heard of three years ago, with the G. N., at Volin, S. D. If you see this write to me at Menoken, N. D., care N. P. Ry. G. C. Hofling. Present address of T. R. Crumbie, opera- tor, who has an estate coming to him. Very important that his father communi- cate with him at once. “Tom,” if you see this write to me. J. A. T. Bearden, Cisco, Tex. Present addresses of Jas. Delahaney, Wm. Steere, Wm. H. Heast and Fred E. Sleeth, who were with me in the U. S. Signal Corps in the Philippines from 1903 to 1906. Anyone knowing their where- abouts please write to me at Millington, Mich. Max L. Fitzgerald. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 108, Cert. 764, Div. 43, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 21268, Cert. 2677, Div. 93, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 22845, Cert. 2170, Div. 54, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 10&41, Cert. 1635, Div. 132, for term ending December 31, 1913. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1657 Card No. 4961, Cert. 1475, Div. 2, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 20809, Cert. 634, Div. 49, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 15639, Cert. 2260, Div. 93, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 708, Cert. 1600, Div. 32, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 14111, Cert. 2226, Div. 130. for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 15287, Cert. 766, Div. 43, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 20431, Cert. 136, Div. 36, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 27139, Cert. 2770, Div. 130, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 16186, Cert. 1236, Div. 53, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 22113, Cert. 1270, Div, 138, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 21780, Cert. 1123, Div. 43, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 199, Cert. 2437, Grand Div., for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 27022, Cert. 18, Div. 92, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 3033, Cert. 594, Div. 119, for term ending December 31. 1913. Card No. 3839, Cert. 232, Div. 39, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 27010, Cert. 422, Div. 89, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 2307. Cert. 136, Div. 32, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 18054, Cert. 538, Div. 96, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 4907, Cert. 2648, Div. 126, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 23932, Cert. 47, Div. 25, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 6606, Cert. 931, Div. 1, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 4902, Cert. 398, Div. 35, for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 11157, Cert. 3984, Grand Div. for term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 3998, Cert. 2741, Div. 33, for term ending December 31, 1913. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1658 The Railroad Telegrapher. R. D. Matthews. R. Woi Campbell, Third Vice-Pres. J. B. Flagler, Gen'l Chairman. O. R. T. GENERAL COMMITTEE— TEM1SKAMING & NORTHERN ONTARIO RY.

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SERVICE BRINQ8 BE8T RE8ULT8. By Mbs. E. L. Mathis, President. THE progressive intelligence of this age demands more efficiency and proficiency in all lines of work, and in all avenues of life. This is just as true in the Ladies’ Auxiliary as in any other Order. To attain and to realise more in our work necessitates our learning more. To be .better equipped to give, to instruct, to promulgate principles and make progress in the work of the Ladies’ Auxiliary gener- ally it is imperative that we as individuals acquire more and make ourselves thor- oughly acquainted with the entire field of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Our experience has taught us that growth development and progress can not be delegated. It is an inexorable law that the one to be benefited is the one that must do the work, must pay the price in individ- ual effort, to attain. Before we can show others the light we must have seen that light ourselves ; before we can show others the path we must have traveled that path. The surest way to learn and to attain is to serve. Serve faithfully, loyally and un- selfishly. Keep all motives divorced from personal exploitation and self-aggrandize- ment. Desire more light and knowledge that we may better serve the race in its struggle through life. Learn more, give more ; thus you get more out of the Order. Work for the good of others and get others to work. Think and inspire others to think, thus we get light and power. Since my last article I have made two trips to Chicago — one on business, the other in attendance at the General Grand Chap- ter of the Order of Eastern Star, where I had one of the most enjoyable times of my life, and where I met ladies from almost every part of the globe. On my return I stopped over in St. Louis — the home of the O. R. T., where I had a very pleasant visit with Bro. Quick, the Grand Secretary and Treasurer — the place where they c|p things right. I recently received a letter from Bro. W. T. Sullivan, ticket agent C. of Ga. at Millen, Ga., reading: “Please send me six appli- cation blanks to the Ladies’ Auxiliary by first mail.” The blanks were mailed imme- diately and already one of them has been received back and others will no doubt follow. Only wish that every O. R. T. brother would read Sister Williams’ (sec- ond vice-president) article in the August Telegrapher, and apply it to himself, and I am sure that we would get results in both the Ladies’ Auxiliary and the O. R. T. Notes from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. The first week of school in the city of Baltimore marked the opening of the finest and best-equipped manual training school for boys in the United States. At the same time were opened for use two of. the most up-to-date buildings for the elementary schools in the best residen- tial sections of the city. The same week a mass meeting was held in a rented hall in the sections of the city where factories and manufactories abound, and organized labor is represented, to pro- test against the unsanitary and other con- ditions that are not conducive to the best interests of the education and health of the children who attend. This condition was discovered by the mothers of these children, and they agitated Digitized by LiOOQle

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1660 The Railroad Telegrapher. the matter, that resulted in this meeting, to lay before the city council their protest against this discrimination. In the city of Washington an organiza- tion was formed last year, known as the “Mothers’ Congress,” its aim being to exam- ine and demand the proper education and conditions under which children in all en- vironments of life should be educated. It has made such wonderful progress, and clubs are being formed in other large cities, and it bids fair to attract the attention to such an extent that many of the things that are needing reform will be brought about through this concerted effort of the mothers of the children of our public schools. When we consider the hundreds of chil- dren of the O. R. T. who are attending our public schools all over this country, it seems to me that the wives of the telegraphers should organize so that we may affiliate with this movement and do everything in our power to stand for any progress along the lines of unionism. The initiation is SO cents, dues 10 cents a month, payable in advance, same as the O. R. T. Application blanks can be secured from the Grand president, all vice-presidents, general chairmen and general secretaries of the locals, and from the Grand secretary and treasurer at her address, 2021 Longwood street, Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. Mutual Benefit Department. The mutual benefit department of the Ladies’ Auxiliary is now in full operation. Members are being enrolled and many re- quests for information. The bank account is opened in one of the strongest banks in the country. Its object and aim is to benefit the families and any person or persons having an insurable interest in the lives of deceased members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Any member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers who is in good standing and satisfactory physical condition may become a member, and it shall not be compulsory. Members eighteen to fifty years of age may become members in the M. B. D, Members from forty to fifty years can only hold certificate in Series A. Series A shall consist of certificate limited to $150100. Series B shall consist of certificate limited to $300.00. Initiation fee is $1.00 in both Series A and B. Dues in Series A shall be 80 cents for six months, $1.60 per year. Dues in Series B shall be $1.60 for six months, $3.20 per year. Applications will be filed with the Grand secretary and treasurer direct, accompanied by the necessary fees, number of division and local of Grand division. This informa- tion must accompany the request for blank, and also filled-out blank. The M. B. D. of the Ladies’ Auxiliary will be operated separately, same as the M. B. D. of the O. R. T., and along the same business lines. Fraternally, Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, 2021 Longwood Street, Walbrook, Baltimore, _Md. It gives me great pleasure to announce to the membership of Local 10, Division 33, and to the membership at large, that the first certificate, which will be known as No. 1, was taken out in the mutual benefit department by Sister Ollie Lannan, of Web- ster, W. Va. This is a great honor for Local 10 and our members, as it was our local who presented the establishment of the M. B. D. at the Toronto convention, believing that this department was a long-felt want among the O. R. T. members making it, that we not only recommend the M. B. D., but have the first member to join. This will go down in the history of our local when the M. B. D. is as popular as the M. B. D. of the O. R. T. Sister Alice Pingree, of Division 38, writes for a supply of blanks, as she ex- pects to hold a large meeting, and it is their wish to organize a local upon their division. Sister Pingree is one of the faithful mem- bers and her interest in the Ladies’ Aux- iliary should result in securing a charter and making a local a success. It gives me pleasure to announce that the new Ladies’ Auxiliary pins are selling right along, but I will not be satisfied until Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1661 every member has one of them, as they are very beautiful and attract much attention. Send direct to the Grand secretary and treasurer for one, and O. R. T. brothers, give one to your wife for a birthday gift, and a membership card if she does not hold one already. No. 2 has the honor of having bought the most Ladies’ Auxiliary pins of any local, and if they keep on buying, all the members will be supplied in a short time. It is again my sad duty to give sympathy to one of our members in time of sad be- reavement. The sister of Bro. Dellinger and his wife mourn the loss of a beloved sister and sister-in-law, by her untimely passing to the Great Beyond, in the early part of her life. Sister Dellinger is general . secretary and treasurer of Local 9, Divi- sion 59, and we extend our sympathy in this their hour of sorrow. We regret to learn of the long sickness of Sister J. Randall, Jr., general secretary and treasurer of Local 12, and hope for her speedy recovery to health. Many requests have been made for infor- mation about the mutual benefit department, and this department bids fair to be a rous- ing success from the start. One brother writes that this step, under the supervision of women, will be a success, and should have the hearty support of every telegra- pher of the O. R. T. While the members have paid loyally, yet I hope the time will come when it will not be necessary to urge the members to pay, but that their interest will be such that they will save 10 cents every month and have their dues ready for the next term when they are due. If the members would follow this rule, much time could be given to other work, and it surely would be a great satis- faction to have all dues paid promptly. Again, by paying promptly, you hold your certificate number, which can be very easily lost by forgetfulness. There is so much good we can do in this work, and it can not be conducted without the means to do so, and the dues are so small that we should not question paying dues when they are due, but perform this duty at once. Again, by not paying promptly, it neces- sitates the Grand secretary and local secre- taries to spend additional stamps to send another notice, and takes up their time twice to notify the members. I hope that all members who have not paid their dues for the current term will do so at once, and those who are back one year pay up and get your cards, and those further back get an application and come back and renew your interest. Fraternally, Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, L. A. to O. R. T. THE UNION LABEL. The Union Label on anything stands for living wages, humane working conditions, and shorter working hours — all the things in the producing trades that an O. R. T. member’s card stands for in our line of work — but how many of us think of that when we go to spend our union-made dol- lar? It is one of the most powerful weapons in the hands of organized labor, if used consistently, and one which can be wielded by men, women and children alike. It is the protection of honest employers as well as of the employed, and when we spend our union-made money on non-union- made goods, we are supporting unfair em- ployers in preference to fair ones, and those employed by them. Every penny we spend for non-union- made goods is an obstacle placed in the way of organization, and if we will just spend enough money that way, we can help won- derfully in keeping back the cause of unionism. When we come to think of it in that light, none of us want to do that, so why not buy union-made goods, and help in the fight against unscrupulous em- ployers? Dita May West. Digitized by LiO Qle

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1662 The Railroad Telegrapher. Pennsylvania Lines, Local No. 21. We had no meetings during the summer, as many of the sisters have been sick and the weather was so hot that we decided not to hold meetings until the weather got cooler. The last meeting was held at Sister Maurer’s at Elwood on Thursday, Sep- tember 25th. The sisters who missed this meeting missed a treat, as Sister Maurer is a fine hostess. Those who were not present when they hear of all the good things we had to eat will feel bad. Sister Maurer has the thanks of all that helped to eat them. Sister Giles has a very bad cold and we hope she will soon be all right, as the next meeting will be at her home at Pitman, N. J. We hope the married men on this division who hold up-to-date cards in the O. R. T. will see that their wives send in their ap- plications and become members and attend our meetings, as they will enjoy them. There are many things the ladies can do if they get together and we see no reason why the men do not give us a lift in this direction. Speak to your wife, brother, and get her interested and you will have done your share; she may not know what the Ladies' Auxiliary is and may have some misunderstanding about it. Sister Pierce is offering prizes for new members, and let everybody get busy and bring in a few. There are quite a few who could be brought in on the division if they only were approached by some one, no doubt. As soon as the membership warrants it we will have our meetings at the hall where the brothers meet and on the same nights. We think the boys would let us do this. Let us try and get up something of interest and see what effect it has on them. Correspondent. Local No. 23. On account of Bro. Gardner leaving the service of the Colorado Midland, Sister Gardner has resigned as local chairman of the First District. We are glad to note one little bit of her recent letter which says, “We intend to stay with you, just the same,” Sisters Sipes and Downing were nominated to fill the vacancy, Sister Downing being elected. Bro, and Sister Strimple have left the service and have returned to the M. P., from whence they came. Iij all events Local No. 8 will get Sister Strimple, which will be our first loss. Sister Bugbee has been quite ill, but we are glad to advise that at this writing she is up and around again. Sister Coldiron is at present residing near her parents at Colorado Springs while Bro. Coldiron is filling a vacancy in the dis- patcher’s office. Since our last items in The Telegrapher we have secured the membership of Miss Florence Devine, of Divide, sister of Bro. Devine, of that point. How would Divide now appeal to you as a future meeting point? Sister Potts is now residing at Florissant, where Bro. Potts was recently assigned the agency. Sister Downing at Cascade, Sister Fritz at Granite, and our worthy general chairman at Howbert, where she is kept quite busy with the postoffice at that point. We are now looking forward to the re- ceipt of application from Miss Bernice Lively at Busk. We have detailed Sister C. S. Lively to attend to this matter. The ladies at Cardiff do not seem to be willing to partake of the many good things which the Ladies’ Auxiliary affords. In closing, we wish to thank Sister Gard- ner for the work she has done on the First District, as we know the duties of the local chairman are to keep up the membership on' her respective division. “Nuff sed,” Sister Downing. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l Secretary and Treasurer. Sellar, Colo., September 16, 1913. The Ladies’ Auxiliary, O. R. T., Div. 81, Care Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Sec., Ivanhoe, Colo.: Dear Sisters — I wish to thank you all for the beautiful flowers you so kindly sent me during my illness. It was so good of you to so remember me and I not only enjoy their beauty and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1663 fragrance, but each one brings its message to me of your thoughtfulness. I have not alone taken pleasure in the gift, but also in the spirit you have dis- played by the gift. Yours fraternally, Lena G. Bucbee, Cert. 13. Pere Marquette, Local No. 25. I am pleased to be able to say that the Auxiliary on the Pere Marquette Railroad has doubled its membership in the past six months and I trust this will only be a starter. Each member of the Auxiliary should make it a point to try and get the applica- tion of the other telegrapher’s wife at each station and it will not be long until we are the banner division. Let us strive for this and I am sure we will succeed if we all put our efforts into the work. I am also pleased to name Sisters Wager. Grand Rapids; Smith, of Benton Harbor, and Santee, of St. Joseph, among our newly-enrolled members. On account of our general chairman not being able to attend any more of the meet- ings on account of her husband, Bro. Mor- ford, having engaged in other than railroad work, I would suggest that all members be present at our meeting on November 8th, •and that we then appoint someone by ballot to act as local chairman for the Chicago Division. Any one desiring blanks for membership in the Auxiliary may secure them by writ- ing me for same or by asking any of the Auxiliary members and they will be promptly furnished. Any information de- sired will be gladly furnished, and I trust that those who do not now hold Auxiliary cards will make application for member- ship in the near future and help us to secure first place among the now existing 'oca's' Ellen Jacob, Gen’l Secretary and Treasurer. gSBrnm

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1664 The Railroad Telegrapher. W. J. Ruff. J. E. McCullough. E. H. Knutson. J. P. Wisner. E. J. Ringstrom. O. R. T. GROUP— SOO LINE— BROOTEN, MINN. B. T. Hambricht. J. M. Robbins. Fred Autrey. O. R. T. GROUP— TEXAS & PACIFIC RY.— ROANOKE, TEXAS. Digitized by LiOOQle

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. ppp? — UNION LABEL , NOTICE. There will be published in this department the names of firms in the United States and Canada who handle union label goods. BOOKBINDERS. Dunlap Printing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Daniels Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. PHOTO-ENGRAVERS. ■ Albany Engraving Co., Beaver and Grand sts., Albany, N. Y. Austin Engraving Co., Lyon Block, Mar- ket Square, Albany, N. Y. Empire Engraving Co., Albany, N. Y. Opportunity Engraving Co., 777 Prince- ton st., Akron, Ohio. Lotus Engraving Co., 409J4 Commercial st., Atchison, Kan. Journal Engraving Co., Forsythe st., At- lanta, Ga. Southern Engraving Co., Constitution bldg., Atlanta, Ga. Wrigley Engraving Co.. Atlanta, Ga. Atlantic City Daily Press, Atlantic City, N. J. Alpha Photo-Engraving Co., Howard and Fayette sts., Baltimore, Md. Baltimore-Maryland Engraving Co., 28 South Charles st., Baltimore, Md. Baltimore News Co., Calvert and Fayette sts., Baltimore, Md. Clarkson Photo-Engraving Co., Calvert and Lexington sts., Baltimore, Md. A. G. Ogden Co., 109 South Charles st., Baltimore, Md. > University Engraving Co., 1932 Center st., Berkeley, Cal. Enterprise Engraving Co.,- 2121-23 First ave., north, Birmingham, Ala. Essex Engraving Co., 243 Congress st., Boston, Mass. Lincoln Engraving Co., 44 Broad st., Boston, Mass. Union Engraving Co., 338 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Buffalo Engraving Co., Ellicott and South Division sts., Buffalo, N. Y. Montgomery Engraving Co., 45 North Division st., Buffalo, N. Y. Rapid Service Engraving Co., Ellicott and Carroll sts., Buffalo, N. Y. Northern Engraving Co., Tenth and Walnut sts., Canton, Ohio. Commercial Art Engravers, 220 Second . ave. east. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Chicago, III. American Colortype Co., Racine and Ros- coe sts. Barnes-Crosby Co., 215 West Madison st. Binner-Wells Co., 1006 Michigan boul. W. D. Boyce Co., 500 Dearborn ave. Blomgren Bros. & Co., 512 South Sher- man st. Chicago Engraving Co., 533 Wabash ave. Chicago Inter-Ocean, 57 West Monroe st. Columbian Engraving Co., 509 South Dearborn st. Columbian Three Color Co., 2141 Calu- met ave. Color Plate Shop, 125 Van Buren st. Commercial Color Plate Studio, 608 South Dearborn st. Commercial Colortype Co., Clinton and Van Buren sts. Crescent Engraving Co., 553 South Clark st. Crown Press, 1322 Wabash ave. Curt, Teich & Co.. 1745-55 Irving Park boul. Excelsior Engraving Co., 116 West Illi- nois st. Faithorn Co., 508 Sherman st. Federal Engraving and Color Co., 501 South La Salle st. Franklin Engraving Co., 524-30 South Dearborn st. Globe Engraving Co., 711 Dearborn st. Guarantee Engraving Co.. 224 Huron t,t. Hawtin Engraving Co., 19 South Fifth ave. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1666 The Railroad Telegrapher. : I D. H. Williams. E. L. White. S. E. Annis. O. R. T. GROUP— D. & R. G. RY.— WOLCOTT. COLO. G. A. Barrs. L. G. Armstrong. O. R. T. MEMBERS— CANADIAN NORTHERN RY.— WATSON, SASK. Digitized by Google

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THE OBLIGING JURYMAN. I LIKE to talk with John Atherton, a retired detective friend of mine, for he has a fund of incidents that oc- curred during the days of his active service that I find interesting. Some of them hap- pened to him personally, and some were told him by his fellow craftsmen during idle hours. This is one of Atherton’s stories that especially pleased me from the inge- nuity and assurance perpetrated in a rogue : There are two ways by which crooks work, the one with, the other without, con- federates. Both ways have their advan- tages. A man who works alone doesn’t have the fear of being betrayed by his pal, for where one is offered an easy letting off from a hard sentence if he will squeal he is pretty liable to squeal. But a man who has a confederate can do what one man can’t db alone. In one way crook pals will usually stand by each other. When one is in danger the other will ' do all in his power and take considerable risks to help him out. I was once put on a job to track down a man called Jerry Wilson, who was in the con- fidence department of roguery. Wilson usually worked countrymen. He was one of the most accomplished swindlers I ever met. He had been an actor and was profi- cient in the art of making up. We would hear of him one day passing as a stock- broker, at another as a clergyman and again as a cotton planter with a perfect Southern dialect. Of course, we didn’t know at the time that these were one and the same man, but we often suspected it and in time learned it from Wilson himself. One day a countryman reported at police headquarters that he had been victimized by a man who passed himself off for an Englishman. The countryman had come from England twenty years before and had never become Americanized. Englishmen seldom become naturalized. You will find thousands of them in this country, and other countries for that matter, who have become old, men and not seen England since they were children and are still British subjects. The man who picked him up doubtless heard him speak with his British lingo, had stepped up to him and hailed him as a fel- low countryman. One born, he said, under the British flag and once accustomed to the home accent could always be placed as an Englishman. Then he launched out on the demerits of this “bloody country” and won the farmer’s heart completely. A confidence man becomes very expert in drawing out information from a green- horn, and the new acquaintance — Hender- son he called himself — was evidently an adept at this work, for the farmer soon learned that they both came from the same county in England and from the same town and knew the same persons. Henderson, being a later arrival, gave his former fellow townsman lots of information as to what had become of many of his old friends — who were living and who were dead and who had married. The result was a friendly drink at a “public,” as they call a saloon in England, followed by a friendly game, with the consequent transfer of sev- eral hundred dollars of the farmer’s money to the pockets of Mr. Henderson, who, when he had drained his fellow country- man’s resources, slipped out through a back door. Well, we got onto Mr. Henderson, but were deficient in proof. The farmer’s tes- timony might have been met by an alibi and other subterfuges, and I decided to capture Digitized by LiOOQle

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1668 The Railroad Telegrapher. him at his own game. Having located him. I stood near him and, adopting the British accent, began to talk about dear old Merrie England. The fellow chimed in, and we were soon hobnobbing together. I had my pocketbook stuffed with marked bills, which passed into my countryman’s possession. Then I tipped a confederate the wink, and together we took him in. There couldn’t have been a surer case against a man than that, could there? From facts I gathered and the man’s ability to personate different characters I believed I had got the slippery Wilson, and I in- tended to put him where he would trouble the public no longer. In making up a jury to try him we got nine good men, when somehow we couldn’t get any further. Some were exempt and some had sufficient excuses. When we got the eleventh man so much time had been lost that the judge was getting impatient. A gentlemanly looking man in the courtroom said that if the trial would not occupy much time he would help us out. He was immediately served with a summons, accepted and sworn in. The trial didn’t require or it was not given a long time. The evidence was per- fect, and the conviction was considered a mere matter of form. Besides, there was the gentleman who had volunteered to serve on the case provided he would not be long detained. After he had been sworn in he told the judge he was really exempt, but would not claim exemption provided he was assured that he would in every probability be discharged within a couple of hours, since he was waiting for a train that would leave at the expiration of that time. I think the judge must have had an engage- ment himself, for he seemed to be in a hurry. He held a consultation with the prisoner’s attorney — whom he had assigned to defend him — who said that he had little or no evidence for the prisoner and did not think what he had would require ten minutes to bring it out. Upon this the judge told the obliging juryman that lie was very sure he would have plenty of time to make his train. “I’m glad of that, your honor,” said the gentleman. "There’s nothing I dread so much as waiting for anything, especially for a train.” The judge’s opinion as to the period of the trial proved quite correct. For awhile it seemed that it would be put through at railroad speed. The charge was read to the prisoner, and he was asked to plead. He said he was a British subject and asked if that would make any difference. When told that it would not he pleaded not guilty. I gave my account of how I had trapped him, and his victim testified against him. The accused declared that he was a British subject from Australia and if his home were not so far away he could easily prove his respectability. The twelfth juryman impaneled asked him a few questions about Australia, which he answered evidently to the juryman’s satisfaction. But this didn’t cut any figure because it didn’t matter where he came from. We had the dead- wood on him. We expected the jury to convict him without leaving their seats, but they didn’t. Then we thought they might be half an hour, but the half hour passed, and they didn’t come back. The judge went home to dinner, leaving instructions to be called when a verdict was reached. He wasn’t called. The jury remained out the rest of the day and all night. In the morning they sent word that they would like to be dis- charged since they couldn’t agree. This made the judge angry, and he sent back word that the evidence was absolutely con- vincing and they must agree. Indeed, they were given to understand that they must bring in a verdict or they would be kept where they were till the crack of doom. They stood out till about 10 o’clock the sec- ond night, then sent word that they had come to an agreeriient. The judge was summoned, and they filed into court. The judge asked the customary questions. "Have you arrived at a verdict?” "We have, your honor.” “Do you find the prisoner guilty or not guilty of the charge?” “Not guilty.” “What !” "Not guilty, your honor.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1669 There was nothing to do in accordance with the law except to discharge them. Convinced that there had been some ras- cality practiced, I stationed myself at the door and scrutinized every man as he went out. I noticed that the twelfth juryman, who. had volunteered, led the rest out of the courtroom, and I heard him descending the stairs three steps at a time. I was convinced that he had imposed on us all with a view to getting on the jury, then standing out for an acquittal. I learned that he had told his fellow jury- men that he had lived in Australia and had known the prisoner there and could vouch for his being a respected citizen of Mel- bourne. He was sure that he had been mis- taken for some one else and would not on any account vote for a conviction. Not until the others became convinced that the man was not to be moved did they con- clude to bring in a verdict of not guilty rather than disagree and subject the State to the expense of another trial. There was no way of holding the man. who had been tried. He had been acquitted of the charge of which he was accused and could not be tried again for that crime. So we made a virtue of necessity and let him go. Six months after this two men were arrested for confidence work. I went to the trial for information and a look at the prisoners, since it was my custom to keep track of the rogues brought in. The moment I looked at the prisoners I recog- nized both of them. One was the man who had swindled the farmer and whom I had supposed to be Jerry Wilson. The other — would you believe it ? — was the twelfth juryman who had forced his ac- quittal. But this was not all of my surprise. At the trial of the two men it came out that this twelfth juryman, who was willing to help us out if it didn’t take too long, was none other than Jerry Wilson. He and the other man, Tom Murphy (and other names), had long worked confidence games together, and when his pal was in trouble Wilson had made himself up for a gentle- man, had gone into the courtroom to watch the impaneling of the jury and in the nick of time had offered himself to help us out. I confess that in all my experience I never knew a clearer case of one rogue standing by another. Wilson ran an awful risk. Had I known when he left the court- room that he had single handed “hung” the jury I should have kept him .in sight, trumped up a charge against him and held him till I could find out who he was. That he feared something of the kind was evi- dent from the haste with which he got away. After the conviction of the two men (they were sent up for twenty years) I visited Wilson in jail, and lie told me much about his operations. He said that when he played the twelfth juryman trick he was more afraid of my getting onto it than any one else, for I had completely out- witted his pal with my marked bills. When he saw me station myself at the courtroom door to watch the outgoing of the jurymen he thought it was all up with him. The moment he reached the street he ran like a deer, entered an alley and was soon beyond capture. — By Ellsworth Townsend, in Lancaster Labor Leader. THE CANAL DIGGER’S BABOON. THE night was one of those delight- ful ones when a fellow could ask nothing better than to sit on the broad piazzas of the Tivoli, there at Pan- ama City, watching the moon fall in one broad path upon the Bay of Panama, and then trying to count the lights glimmering in the cabins of the Jamaican negroes where these huddled together on the long Corozal Road. Within, the music of a government or- chestra thrummed, and there might be heard the trip of merry dancers; without, on the piazzas, army engineers foregathered with contractors’ agents, and may or may not have made dickers, not on the “books,” and government employes, of the gold roll, told incidents and experiences of their dealings with their silver-roll subalterns. We had been in Panama some little time, studying the curious ways by which Colonel Goethals had brought order from chaos, Digitized by isjOOQle

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1670 The Railroad Telegrapher. and, incidentally, waiving aside the abun- dant hints of this man and that, that we in- corporate his name in the mentions — in that it would help his chances mightily toward promotion. All sorts of things had been shown us or . offered us — but the most could be dis- counted at once. When, however, the young engineer, Dixon — having ordered two of the tall cooling glasses of limeade that the Tivoli is famed for — asked, in the hesitating way that most men begin a tale which is des- tined for their self-glorification — had we seen the tame baboon of the ditch digger, we thought we scented a story that we could use, and begged him to go on and tell, since we hadn’t. ‘‘Well, it’s this way,” he continued, clink- ing the glasses. “You know where they’re making Cu- Iebra Cut, there’s that tall slope of a moun- tain like a perfect cone, that they call the Gold Hill — ’cause the French contractors made so much money out of graft at this point they seemed to find it richer than a mountain of gold 1 Well, when you get to the top of the Gold Hill you’ll find a few houses built by your Uncle Samuel for his employes — up where the sun shines. Then, if you go down on the other side, and get to the edge of the jungle, you’ll find there’s a handful of negro and Spanish huts, these the homes of some of the ditch diggers. “Well, one of them is a fellow named Gomez — Manuello Gomez — and he has a pet baboon. At least, he claims it’s a baboon, but I don’t believe it, because the baboon is not native to South America. It’s just a monkey, but of some giant species, and an extraordinarily large specimen of its sort. “The fellow is a freak, that's all, just like you’ll find giants among men, at times. And, like all freaks, he’s over-developed in size at the expense of something else; in this case it seems to be climbing ability. He can cover the ground like a deer — runs like chain-lightning — and lie’s up a tree be- fore sou or 1 could cover him, but, still, it isn’t the ape-like agility you read about. "Gomez has been exhibiting him, at a few cents gold, to the peons and he’s been teaching him tricks. “The latest, it seems, is to send the monkey up a tree after cocoanuts, and then have him bring these down to his master like a dog brings a stick from a pond. “Nor does it end there. “Some years ago, up in the States, you recollect, they showed a trained horse, Jim Key, that could count — that is, draw forth the card making the sum of any two simple numbers called for. Trickery, of course, something in the inflection of the master’s voice, I suppose, told the horse what card to show. But the same way, when the monkey gets up in the palm, the master will cry in Spanish, ‘Throw at Smith,’ or ‘Jones,’ or whoever he chooses, and the monkey throws the heavy nut at just the man in the crowd desired — making that one jump to avoid being hit, and giving him the nut. Of course, it’s up to him. to throw the keeper a silver quarter for the trick. “Now, I’ve seen the monkey once or twice and I have my suspicions. “I’m not saying just what they are, but I was wondering if it wouldn’t interest you, too, to see him; and as he’s showing to- night out near the cock pen, why not stroll over, if you’re agreed?” The balmy evening called, to wander. The Southern Cross gleamed just over the horizon ; the palm leaves rippled one frond on the next, the calashes wheeled up the circular drive, took a passenger and departed. It was only a dime to any point in the city, so folk rode, just for the ride. Down Ancon Hill, past the Spanish school ; then up the long Main street with the shops of the Chinamen, along the cafes where folk sat on the sidewalk imbibing their rum and their absinthe, on through the quarter of the government buildings, and then past the garden walls, as in Italy, that hedged in the villas of the rich, till we came to the cock pen. From afar we might have known the site ; for in the grove of berry palms the darkies had kindled a fire — not for warmth, but to see by, and around this they formed a circle. Within that magic line of dusky forms the "baboon” was performing. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1671 Just now it was a game of cards the keeper volunteered to have him play with anybody. It cost a man a half dollar to play — if he lost; if he won from the monkey it cost him nothing. The animal was seated on a little back- less chair at a little wooden table. The lurid flames of the dried palm leaves cast their flickering shadows. Negroes, Jamaicans, Barba4an, Mar- tinique or American would come up and take a hand. They shuffled the cards and dealt, and the monkey sat with back to the fire, looking stupidly on. Then the playing began — it was a matter of hazard, you might call it — and always the negro lost, always, except maybe one time in ten. Then, when the crowd had grown as the night advanced, the baboon did other tricks, almost human. He would shave any man who would stand for it, and if he made a cut on the face there was no charge at all. He would throw ball, catch ball, and if he missed, you got your coppers back. The scene was indeed picturesque; black men, brown men, whites, gathered under the palms to watch a big, hairy monkey. My friend eyed him narrowly, he looked him square in the face, but the peaked little nose turned up and the tongue went out, and he sneezed right at the engineer. “Note anything yet?” this one asked me, sub-rosa. “Nothing extraordinary. Only a winter or so ago there was an educated chimpan- zee called ‘Charles I’ traveling the States, doing far more wonderful things than that. “Of course, so far as the monkey’s throw- ing the balls or the nuts at the right party. I've no doubt that there’s an electric wire running through the earth and up into a chair leg to give him the signals. One little shock has taught him, perhaps, to throw to the right; two to the left, and so on, for you notice he usually takes end men or middle, and, as the crowd keeps shifting, they don’t notice this.” “But those cards — ” “Well, that’s easy, too, if my first theory’s right. The trainer stands in front of the opposing player’s hand. He naturally sees it. He has his signals — a shrug of the shoulder, a step forward, backward, blow- ing the nose, what not — that tells the con- federate, and that one in turn works the wire, or maybe even only a cord, who knows, on the monkey. "I’ve no doubt they took a long time to teach the animal this — but when you’ve seen Charles I— since dead — perform, you wouldn’t marvel at all at this.”^ “Yes, but there you have it! — “As you say, it takes a long, long time to teach them this. “And when did our friend, the owner, get this ‘long, long time’ ?” “He’s lived in Panama all his life — he’s been on Canal company books since 1880, and he’s only had the monkey these last few months. “He couldn’t have saved enough to buy it — for he hasn’t a dollar Mex. over his wage — I know it — he ^en borrowed from me when he worked, cutting trees in our division. “And no one is going to make him a present of an animal like that, already trained. “What’s •still more, a monkey of that sort” — and the engineer stopped to look me square in the eye as he clenched his lips and whispered — “don't grow down in this PART OF THE WOODS.” The man’s expression and his earnestness were startling. “You mean” — “I mean that trade and trade is fair play. If I work this thing out alone, it'll be a simple official report that ‘Engineer Dixon discovered this and that, in the perform- ance of his duty, and action was taken at once.’ If I work this out with you,-y°u get a cracker-jack story, and I get the pub- licity which I need — not for the glory, but because the only way a man can get a raise in the Zone today is by ‘puli' or by- covering himself with glory, and letting this be known before his superiors take that glory unto themselves.” Then I understood. "Come, let's walk on,” he said. We strolled on and on and on. on to where the bastions of the old fort over- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1672 The Railroad Telegrapher. look the bay and the Methodists have their picturesque chapel, and where the guns that guarded Panama in old Spanish days still loom big in the moonlight. Then he told me things that military men are discussing. How, over the seas, lies Japan, the watchful, the eager, the willing to spend; how England has an empire in India to protect, and if it be necessary to get there she will come through the canal, treaty or no; how, maybe, it would have been better for the East had the canal never been dug, for a fleet couldn’t get there quite so fast from the Occident without it; how, in many, many ways, there were those who were none too friendly with Uncle Sam, and who did not half-way like the plan of the United States owning a canal and giving her ships such rapid passage from seaboard to seaboard. “Of course, officially, as an army en- gineer,” he would state, did we ask him, that today Uncle Sam is at peace with all the world. “But" — and then he gave vent to his sus- picions. The man with the monkey knew Panama as we knew New York. The natives could get about through the jungle where a white man would flounder. Since they’d the baby republic down here they rather resented the gringos from the North owning and bossing a strip across the heart of it. South of the Mexican fron- tier with Texas, you know, every one dark hates the gringo. So people stood together, leagued against the canal that gave them work. Now, then — supposing, well, just suppos- ing, that canal were destroyed. Supposing, for instance, that some one would get about and make secret borings and drawings and then, of a sudden, all of a section, say the Gold Hill, comes down. Remember that earthslide they had this past summer on Gold Hill? Engineers had said there was nothing left to slide, and then it came. Well, the canal was nearing completion. Work undone now would he almost fatal. Of course, no white man would attempt that, for every white employe of the canal was bonded. But, didn’t it occur — Well, we should watch the man with the monkey. Our engineer friend had been playing spy on him for some time, devoting nights to the work that should have beeh passed in slumber. It was well on to eleven now, and the walk had led us back, as he intended, to- ward the cock pen. There only a few of the onlookers re- mained, the rest had gone home. By and by they dispersed and monkey and keeper retired. We followed, at a safe distance and in shadow. By and by we saw the keeper halt and look about him. The road was deserted, we were in the brush. He spoke a word and the monkey rose to his hind legs and the two walked on and on, talking as two men will. Dixon simply nudged me and asked: “Understand now?” “I do, and I don’t. Why this disguise and tomfoolery?” “You goose, that's not all it seems. Of course, it would be clever enough to take a man, give him a coat of glue, let him roll in a bed of hair clipped from some bay mare, and then let him paint his face and screw up his cheeks, and so forth and so on, in such fashion as to portray a monkey, for giving performances such as these. “But that isn't the way of these darkies. They’re not half-way clever enough, or shrewd enough, either. “I tell you there’s more about it still. You’ll see, by and by.” Come to a point where they could sur- vey the road from end to end, the two seated themselves in the shadows. Dixon and I crept on behind. "I've run the wire now up to the sum- mit, and I've got dynamite in almost every place that there’s need." "They chased me last night, pretty close, hut the guard said it was only that pet monkey, and they let me go.” Then they went on to discuss locations and points for firing. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1673 Briefly, in the guise of a monkey, the lit- tle brown man, a Japanese dwarf, who had long been in his country’s secret service for just such tasks, had been able to run hither and thither on the works, and at times when any other man there would have been viewed with suspicion. He could hammer and he could dig, and had there been any to see, it was only a monkey. The law against firearms in the Zone made him safe from any shot to kill. No guard would bring out half the company of soldiers at night by firing and shooting at a monkey. Such things would be against the code and disgrace him forever. So the monkey carried his coil of wire in under his heavy fur, and he trailed it deep down and through. And, here and there, he scooped, his holes, stuck the dyna- mite, and fired it. Dixon now had the witness he desired to prove his facts, a living witness to see that he got his share in the glory of it all, while the planted dynamite would bear out the story. So he went that same night and wakened the colonel, a thing no man would have dared do, unless the need were dire. “For the good of the canal, colonel, I must see you at once. This is Engineer Dixon speaking, Culebra division, Gold Hill section, Platoon A,” he telephoned. Colonel Goethals recognized that there must be something strangely wrong that a subaltern engineer dare break the rule that all things must pass through the next su- perior officer, on and on, to him. He heard the story and then doffed his pajamas for his uniform of office, as head of work on the Trans-Isthmian Canal. “Call the engineer in charge of the Cu- lebra division,’’ he told the operator who answered the telephone. “Also order the captain of the guard at Culebra to take ten men and meet me at the train. Then I want you to order the brains-car and a locomotive out immediately.” By which time the colonel was dressed. At the Tivoli, where he was stopping, the news spread mysteriously that there was “something on.” The very walls have cars, you know, at times. The train was made ready and the colonel, soldiers, engineer and we sped on our mission. Day was breaking when the men got off to inspect the mountain. Led by the young engineer, they soon found the planted sticks. It was the work of an expert, undoubtedly. One must know dynamite and electricity and the science of earth-shifting in order to have arranged all this. A few days more and the plan would have been perfected — and then farewell to the Gold Hill. Further, people would have believed it simply a giant landslide and the “I-told- vou-so’s” over the States would have said, "No use going on digging all this moun- tain out of the canal where it fell." It would have delayed things indefinitely, and maybe have stopped work for decades. The next step was to get the “monkey.” But he had not reckoned without his host. No sooner had the first stick of dynamite been touched, but, as we found later in his hovel, a gong rang — enough to waken the dead almost. At once he must have set out to see if the discovery had been accidental or vyhether something had given way on his circuit. He took no chances, hence this burglar alarm device. While yet we were on the hill, no doubt, on a swift pony he had come and, dis- mounting, he had circled near and had seen us. Then he took flight to the jungle. * * * In some morass of the Isthmus of Pan- ama, overgrown by creepers, the bananas fall silently on a coat of hair, as of a mon- key’s ; and the waters of the swamps have worn apart a mask, such as men wear on the comic stage, to portray the ape. Somewhere, in Costa Rica, probably, there appeared in a village a dwarf that was, but whose cramped back stretched up full height, and who, in a suit of immaculate black, bought with the Mikado's gold, seemed like a well-to-do celestial trader, one of the many who ply those lands. Digitized by Google

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1674 The Railroad Telegrapher. By and by he took passage again, no doubt, to the Flowery Kingdom, or per- haps he is still at work in a new guise at the canal. But Manuello, he, too, vanished — and the jungle tells no secrets. Only Engineer Dixon got promotion and sufficient advertisement to throw open to him almost any private job he wants when the canal is done. And as for us, we have no regrets at the story secured on our Central American adventure.— By Felix J. Koch, in The Rail- way Conductor. LORD FIBBLESTONE’S SURPRISE. OLD Lord Fibblestone had red hair, a copper-colored port wine face, stout legs and enormous hands. The devil alone knows how, in spite of this, he managed to look aristocratic. There were people who were heard to assert over their beer that a Lord is absolutely nothing more than an ordinary mortal, but when these same people met Lord Fibblestone in the street they respectfully gave him the right of way and tipped their hats, as if he were a royal person. There was some- thing in the old Lord’s face which com- pelled respect. His forehead was as red as a suburban brick, but it was the square forehead of a man born to command ; the bags under his eyes were ugly, but digni- fied ; his nose was broad and stern, and his valet had once said of his mouth that it was “an old box full of orders.” Lord Fibblestone had been married twice. His first wife, the beautiful Lady Norah, had died- early and since that time his lordship had hated all physicians. He had loved Lady Norah madly. Many a time the old Lord sent for his coachman, James, in the evening and then they spoke of her for hours. James was the only servant in the castle who had known her. Nobody dared ever mention Lord Fibble- stone’s second wife. 1 hey were married at Easter and divorced at Whitsuntide. This is what I know of the past of Lord Fibblestone, of Ilolyman Casi.e. As he had no children himself he had become reconciled to the idea that one of his nephew’s must inherit the title. For ten years it was his favorite pastime to curse this nephew and called him a hair-brained good-for-nothing. For ten long years he had thought off and on that he would marry again, but memory of his last experience held him back. His nephew and heir, Talbot Bevan Grey, was only thirteen when he lost his father, a captain in an Indian regiment, and only a year later his mother died. Talbot’s guardian was a brother officer and friend of his late father. He took care of the boy, educated him as well as he could and when he felt that the time was approaching when he must die, he wrote the following letter to Lord Fibblestone: “Your Lordship: “Talbot is now a splendid horseman and a good shot. His teachers are very well pleased with him. I should not write this letter to you but for the fact that Doctor Smith tells me that it is time for me to arrange my affairs. Perhaps you will soon come to have a look at the boy. “Yours very sincerely, “FRANCIS KEMPLE.” Lord Fibblestone took the next train for London, shook the old major's hand and closed his eyes three days later. He did not quite know how to tackle his nephew, but on the w’ay back to Holyman Castle they became quite friendly. Talbot was a quiet, rather silent boy, always ready to give in rather than make a fuss, and this suited the old Lord to a T, and he soon became the same old tyrant. Nothing was changed in the castle, the only difference being that his lordship now had one more person to order about. . In the meantime Talbot grew to be twenty-five years old. Near the castle was a village called Holy- mansbridge, and Talbot rode to Holymans- bridge seven times a week to visit the vicar, who told him tales of the history of the old castle, and Liddy made tea. Lord Fib- blestone only met Liddy when — well, never mind, he only met her later; but from the day he met her he accompanied Talbot on his visits and sat silently looking at Talbot and Liddy. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1675 “You must be careful, Liddy,” Talbot whispered ; “the old man is suspecting something.” And Liddy nodded her head, as if to say: “Don’t worry; he won’t find out anything from me.” This state of affairs lasted for two years. Liddy very often cried and Talbot grew melancholy. He was very attentive to his uncle, as if he had something to make amends for. One evening they were sitting together in the library. Talbot was very much interested in “Pickwick Papers,” which he held in his hand upside down, a thing which did not escape Lord Fibblestone's eyes. "Better turn your book around, my boy,” he said. “You will find it easier to read.” Talbot blushed. “Do you imagine I don’t know why you are so absent-minded? You are in love with Miss Liddy.” The boy dropped the book and prayed to all the saints he knew. “Why don’t you admit it?” “Oh, I’m not in love. How can you im- agine such a thing, uncle?” He grew so eloquent that he almost con- vinced his uncle, who became angry at last and told him he need waste no more words on the subject. The same night, two hours later, Talbot rode to Holymansbridge. Lord Fibblestone spent a miserable night and the next day he had his horse saddled and rode to Holymansbridge, too. “God bless your lordship,” exclaimed the vicar, when he saw him. “The same to you,” growled Lord Fibblestone, as he climbed down from his horse. “Will your lordship please come inside?” asked the vicar, and opened the door leading to his study. During the silence which fol- lowed both men prayed heaven to assist them. The vicar, who had more practice in this line, finished his prayer first. “We are all sinners,” he exclaimed. My lord saw no reason to deny the truth of this assertion. “I would not mind Talbot being a sinner,” he said, “if he were not such a damned fool in the bargain.” The vicar sighed. “I know, my lord, that much might be said against Liddy.” “Give me a drop of port. Thank you. You understand what I mean, sir. Talbot is no real Fibblestone. He is twenty-seven now, and for six years I have been expect- ing him to come to me some "morning to present his wife. All other Fibblestones have married when they were twenty-one. My grandfather had his third wife when he was no older than Talbot. He is no Fibblestone.” The vicar did not taste his port, but he felt as if he had drunk a whole bottle. “My lord has perhaps chosen a bride for him.” “Of course I had; but the fool did not understand” — "My lord!” “Don’t interrupt me. Listen : I herewith have the honor to ask your daughter Liddy’s hand 1” His lordship drew a deep breath, for he had spoken these words as if he had to make himself heard over a whole battery of guns. The vicar jumped to his feet and made for the door, but Lord Fibblestone caught hold of his coattails. He looked utterly miserable. “Don’t call Liddy yet,” he pleaded. “Liddy is not here.” “Where is she?” “She eloped with Talbot last night. They are in London now and tomorrow they go to Paris.” Lord Fibblestone was dumbfounded. It was all he could do to get hold of the port wine bottle. When he had emptied his glass in one gulp he asked : “Are they going to get married ?” The vicar shook his head and his voice was barely audible when he answered : “No; I married them myself two years ago.” Lord Fibblestone emptied the whole bot- tle before he said another word. Then he took the vicar’s arm and said in his most jovial manner. “By gad! He is a Fibble- stone! Come along; I think we had both better do some telegraphing." — Ex. A bunch of receipted bills always makes father feel good and tends to show where his money goes. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1676 Thje Railroad Telegrapher. OLD SOLDIERS. IT was a mild spring day. The trees were budding and there was a genial warmtlj in the breeze that came across the low range of hills to the south. Jared Cross pulled open the gate in the meadow fence and slowly crossed the en- closure. He was a man well advanced in years, a man of rather heavy build who stooped a little and carried a thick cane. His hair was gray and he wore a stubby gray mustache. He was comfortably clad and he had a well fed and well satisfied look. Jared particularly liked this path across the meadow because it gave him an excel- lent view of the surrounding farmland and more especially of the broad acres of that thrifty farmer, Jared Cross, the younger. As the older Jared neared the fence on the opposite side of the meadow he noticed that a stranger was sitting on a stump just beyond the stake-and-rider barrier. The fence was on the dividing line between the Cross farm and the Sedgewick farm, and the stump that bore the stranger was a Sedgewick stump. Jared looked closely at the man on the stump. He was an old man, rather tall and thin and very straight, and his chin was decorated with a slender tuft of white whisker. "Mornin’,” said Jared. “Howdy?” replied the man on the stump. Jared came a little nearer. “Fine view,” he suggested. "It’s a right smart farmin’ country,” ad- mitted the stranger, “but I prefer my hills a little higher. ’Tain’t no ways like home.” He talked with a peculiar drawling accent that was quite the opposite of Jared’s quick manner of speech. “There’s no better farmin’ country in th’ state,” said Jared, "an’ th’ hills are just as God made ’em.” The stranger’s mild blue eyes were turned Jared's way. “I reckon that's true,” he drawled. “An’ ’pears to me it’s mighty lucky He didn't always think alike when makin’ hills.” Jared leaned on the fence. "I guess you’re homesick,” he said. “I guess mebby I be,” replied the stranger. “But I’m goin’ to get over it.” “Course you are,” said Jared. “Visitin’ hereabouts?” “I’m visitin’ my daughter, Sally, Mrs. Tom Sedgewick," the stranger drawled. She an' Tom want me to make my home with them an’ I dunno but I will — if I can get used to the hills.” Jared overlooked this studied slight to the landscape. , “I’ve always lived here,” he said, “I was born on this farm. Th’ old house stood where th’ new one stands. I’m living with my son. He runs th’ farm. My name is Jared Cross, Major Jared Cross.” He pushed out his chest a little as he uttered the title. It was his pet weakness. This expansion brought his G. A. R. badge into greater prominence. The stranger nodded. “This is only my second visit no’th,” he explained, “an’ the first one didn’t count for much. My home is in no’thern Georgia — where God makes the hills higher. I’m Cunnel Henry Magrudder.” A frown gathered on the major’s brow. “I understand you to say that you once paid a visit to th’ North,” he exclaimed. May I ask what part of th’ North it was?” The colonel’s blue eyes opened a little wider. ’ “It was a part of Pennsylvania, sir,” he slowly drawled. “The place was called Gettysburg.” The major suddenly snorted. “I was there, too, sir.” “I don’t doubt it, sir,” said the colonel calmly. There suttenly was a right smart lof of folks there at th’ time.” "I was there with my regiment, sir,” cried the major; “th’ Ninth Michigan.” “I was in good company, too,” said the colonel; “the Fo’teentb Georgia.” His face suddenly clouded and he looked away. “We left a right smart lot of th’ boys sieepin’ on the hillside,” he softly added. The major was angry. The stranger’s coolness was exasperating. “An’ you fought against the old flag?” he bitterly said. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1677 “The best I knew how,’’ the stranger replied. “Just th’ same as I’d fight for it now.’’ The major’s face grew red. "You are talking to a man, sir, who wore th’ blue, an’ imperiled his life for that flag, sir,” he hoarsely cried. The colonel acknowledged this statement with a courteous wave of his hand. “If you had been th’ only one, sir,” he mildly said, “things might have been dif- ferent. But there suttenly were too many of you.” “Bah!” cried the major and turned ' abruptly away. He was hot with anger at this cool southerner who had no shame. He stalked along the meadow path in the direction of the house. As he hurried homeward a shrill sound reached his ears. His face grew scarlet. The colonel was whistling “Dixie.” The major increased his speed. He would keep away from that disloyal fence corner hereafter. But the next morning found him taking the meadow path again. It was his favorite walk and he didn’t mean to be deprived of it by any lank and lean Georgian. Besides the colonel might not be there. But he was there on the selfsame stump. “Howdy, nlajor,” he pleasantly called. “Mornin’,” responded the major a little -gnjffly. He leaned on the fence and stared at the man from Georgia. There was a smile in the mild blue eyes. “I trust you slept well, major?” “1 always sleep well. I’ve nothin’ on my conscience to disturb ine, sir.” The colonel smiled. "My conscience is well broke,” he said. “It nevah interferes with my rest. I have an idea, sir, that some folks mistake night- mares for conscience.” The major made a queer noise in his throat. “My digestion is as sound as my con- science,” he remarked with some sharpness. "You are a fortunate man-, sir," the colonel politely observed. ”1 might have added that the only thing that ever keeps me awake is this game leg of mine. It stiffens up a little now an’ then. It’s a souvenir of Five Forks, sir.” The major nodded. He looked at the colonel’s legs with some interest. Perhaps the interest was increased by the fact that the colonel’s discomfort was due to a union bullet. “I have a little trouble myself,” he said, “with this right shoulder of mine. It gets a rheumatic twinge once in a while. That’s a souvenir of Antietam. The colonel gravely bowed. “You have my sympathy, sir.” The major was moved by this touch of humanity. “Thank you, colonel,” he said. “I’m glad to say that this was the only wound I re- ceived.” “I have five,” blandly remarked the colonel. The major was much irritated by the numerical superiority. “I participated in seventeen pitched bat- tles, sir,” he hotly announced. . “You have the advantage of me there, sir,” said the colonel. “Disabilities pre- vented me from engaging in more than eleven.” The major felt better. His face showed it. “Th’ fortunes of war, sir, are very un- equally distributed," he remarked with much magnanimity. The colonel bowed in his courtly manner as if admitting the gross inequality of belligerent chances. “You are quite right, major,” he said. “And one proof of your statement — a very important proof — is found in th’ final result of th’ great struggle.” The major shook his head. “It was the result that we of the North had foreseen from th’ first, sir.” The colonel faintly smiled. “I think,” lie slowly said, “that if we of the South had foreseen th’ result as you foresaw it, sir, we would have fought you just the same.” There was a little silence. The major stared at the colonel and the colonel stared across the valley. The northerner’s heart warmed. This was a foe worth fighting. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1678 The Railroad Telegrapher. “But you admit you were fairly beaten?” he demanded. "We admitted that forty-five years ago," said the colonel sadly. Then he suddenly smiled. “An’ I admitted it again twenty- years ago when I gave my Sally to a no’therner.” The major nodded. “You gave her to a good man,” he said. “There ain’t a finer fellow for miles around than Tom Sedgewick.” The colonel stroked his long chin whisker. “You flatter my judgment, sir,” he said. “An’ you confirm my daughter’s good taste. We are both undah obligations to your cour- teous nature, sir.” He said this with such a fine air that the major was much impressed. “I am told that our grandson, now in college, is a particularly fine youngster,” he added as to give good measure in return for the colonel’s liberal praises. The colonel gravely admitted the truth of the rumor. “How could he help being a fine lad,” he said, “when he comes of such fine stock?” “It's what a man does an’ not who his grandfather is that counts up here in th’ North,” he sharply said. The colonel looked at him meditatively. He seemed much interested in his features. “Pardon me, major,” he said, “but were you at Chancellorsville?” The major’s face flamed. Chanccliors- ville was a sore place in his memory. The surprise and defeat of the federal forces had been to him a personal humiliation. Did the Georgia colonel know this? Was his question intended as an insult? He looked into the mild blue eyes. “It was at Chancellorsville.” he snapped. “We were whipped, sir — surprised, be- trayed, stampeded. I admit it, sir." “You don't have to admit it,” said the colonel mildly. “I was there.” The major glared at him. “You — you don’t claim you saw me, do you, sir5" he hoarsely demanded. The colonel shook his head. “There was such a right smart lot of dust an’ confusion that I couldn’t rightly make out much of anything,” he said. “I couldn’t even make out th’ man who clipped off a lock of my hair — an’ maybe it was one of my own Georgians. There was a mighty lot of keerless shootin’ goin’ on.” The major’s face still wore its unpleasant frown. “Yes,” he said, “I was at Chancellors- ville,” and he quickly added, “I was close by, too, when Stonewall Jackson was shot down.” The colonel turned quickly. “I was near him when he fell,” he cried. He drew his breath sharply. “He was my old commander. I — I helped to carry him to the rear. He knew me.” The man from Georgia stopped suddenly and turned his face away. He seemed to have grown old suddenly. “It was forty-six years ago,” he mur- mured, “and yet the scene comes right back to me as vividly as if it were yesterday.” He put his hand to his eyes. “He knew me,” he softly murmured, “he knew me.” The major stirred uneasily. “Stonewall was a good fighter all right,” he said. The colonel looked around suddenly. There was a steely glare in the blue eyes. “He was a great general,” he slowly said. “He was a good fighter,” repeated the major. • “He was a great general,” said the colonel, and his face seemed to grow cold and hard. The major hesitated a moment. “He was a great general,” he quickly said, and turned and strode away. He listened for the sound of “Dixie” as he tramped along, but the colonel’s whistle was stilled. The next morning the major crossed the meadow as before and again the colonel was there at the fence awaiting him. “Howdy?” the Georgia man cried while the major was still afar off. “Mornin’,” the major responded. “Major,” cried the colonel, “I want to make a personal explanation to you, air. 1 spoke harshly yesterday. I was much wrought up at the moment, I forgot myself, sir. I hope you’ll overlook it.” The major nodded. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1679 “That's all right, colonel,” he said. “I guess may be I know how you felt. These old recallings are pretty hard on a man. An’ I’m willing to admit that what you said 'bout Chancellorsville worked me up a good deal, too. Yes, sir. It seemed to me like a reflection on the bravery of the union men, sir. It really did. Yes, sir, I’m sen- sitive about that. I’ll admit we ran away, but it was because dazed — not because we were cowards. It was the surprise, the treachery — the suddenness of it all. I don’t want you to say we were cowards, colonel.” The colonel waved his hand deprecatingly. “My no’thern friend,” he said, “I have thrown no aspersion on your personal courage.” The major stubbornly came back at him. “There was an insinuation in your allu- sion to the federal disaster that reflected on the courage of my comrades in arms,” he said with much dignity. He had thought this speech out as he crossed the- meadow. He was glad to notice that it seemed to impress the colonel. “If there was in my words anything offensive, sir, I will withdraw it,” he cour- teously remarked. But the major shook his head. The major was a stubborn man. “You may withdraw it,” he said, “but the courage of my fellow soldiers remains clouded. The cloud must be removed.” The colonel looked at him mildly. “An’ how do you propose to remove it, sir?” The major beckoned to the colonel and pointed to something that was lying on the ground in the fence corner. “When I was on th’ Gettysburg battle- field two years ago, I found that shell,” he said. “It looks like an old hand grenade and I guess likely it was of home manufac- ture. Your people got pretty hard up for ammunition about that time an’ there’s no doubt that it came from your side. Do you recognize it?” The colonel craned his neck. “No, I don’t,” he said. The major frowned. “Well, sir, I toted that shell home from Gettysburg and I toted it over here yester- day afternoon. The colonel stared hard at the black ball. “It looks mighty harmless lyin’ thar,” he said. “Mebby tain’t so harmless as it looks,” remarked the major grimly. “That shell still holds its original load, sir. I have taken out the old fuse and put in a new one.” He stared hard at the colonel. “Go on,” said the man from Georgia. The major’s wrinkled face took on an unusually solemn expression. “I am going to prove the courage of the old boys in blue, sir, by lighting that fuse." The colonel opened his blue eyes a little wider. "Such a test is not at all necessary, sir,” he said in his mild way. “But if you insist let us make it a comparative test, sir — a test of the courage of the gray as well as the blue.” The major slowly nodded. “Then you will remain?” The colonel bowed. “If you will permit me?” The major drew forth a match and kneeling by the shell touched the flame to the fuse. Then he arose and stepped back beside the colonel, the old men leaning on the fence rail side by side. A glowing spark ran down the fuse — whish ! A puff of flame and white smoke streamed from the harmless sphere. The major turned quickly. “Colonel,” he cried, “give me your hand. We are two foolish old men. Come over — let me help you. You’re goin’ up to th’ house with me an’ we’ll drink th’ health of all brave men in th’ best cider you ever tasted. Come along.” And arm in arm the two old soldiers wrent down the meadow pathway. — W. R. Rose, in Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE LURE OF THE FACTORY. MRS. HENLEY dished up the savory sausages and the mealy potatoes boiled with their jackets on, and called out : “Come, girls, supper's ready ! Beckie and Johnnie are ’most famished and are down to the table a’ready. Come on 1” Digitized by LiOOQle

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1680 The Railroad Telegrapher. The table was under the window in the kitchen with barely room enough around it to seat the family; the supper had been cooked over a little gasoline stove, but the room was hot in spite of the open window and door; it was crowded and plain, but as neat as hands could make it, the little kitchen of a small housekeeping apartment, and the motherly smile of its presiding angel made of it a real home. Two young women came in from the front room with a pleasant greeting for the two children and an answering smile for “mother.” “Well, Jennie, did you get the waist done?” Mrs. Henley inquired with sym- pathetic interest. “Not quite, mother, but I’ll soon finish it and then Dollie and I will take it home.” “And you, Dollie, don't look quite up to the mark — ain’t you going to eat?" “I don’t seem to have much appetite and my head aches. I'm not sure I can stand it in the factory all summer. It is so hot, especially at the end of the room where I sit. There are no shades at the windows only the newspapers we girls pinned up. And the work they give us now that it is the dull season, is so cheap we can't make any- thing at all and we have to work so fast to earn anything. It wears on m'y nerves to hurry so, and the hot, dusty air makes my head ache. I don’t know how I could live on what I earn if it were not for you boarding me so cheap and Jennie’s sharing her bed and room with me.” “We’re only too glad to be able to do it, dearie. But I wonder if it wouldn’t be bet- ter for you to do something else during the summer months? Couldn’t you get a place in a store, and wouldn’t you like it better?” “I couldn't be a clerk — I couldn’t sell gold dollars for twenty-five cent pieces.” "Now, say, Dollie,’’ Jennie broke in, “why not work out in some nice family for a few months? You know the ‘good advice’ writers in the newspapers are always asking why the factory girls don’t take up housework where they could have good homes, good pay and no expenses? You say you learned to do housework while you were still at home and you need more exercise than you get now. And I know just the place. The Mowbrays, mother! They are not rich now, but they used to be, and they’re very ladylike and I'm sure they would be very kind to a girl. I have sewed for them a good deal and they are always so sweet and pleasant. They only keep one girl, - but there are the mother and two young lady daughters besides the little boy and they must surely do a great deal them- selves. They pay $25 a month, and you wouldn’t be out a cent for board and lodg- ing, Dollie. Not that I want you to go away from us — I shall miss you terribly — but I want you to do the best you can for yourself. How would you like to try it, Dollie?” “I don’t know,” she answered slowly. “Perhaps I couldn’t fill such a place. I never was much of a cook. I never thought of going out to service — it seems kind of humiliating, some way.” “Well, you know they are always telling us working girls not to be ashamed of housework — it is honorable work, and healthy and one makes more. You could always go back to the factory, you know, if you do not like it.” “I might try it, that is if I can get a place.” “I’ll get you the place at Mowbrays all right — they have been asking me if I knew of any one they could get, and I’ll tell them tonight when I take the waist home.” The supper was over, the two girls went into the front room, leaving Mrs. Henley and Beckie to wash the dishes and “straighten up the kitchen.” They pushed back the sewing machine, picked up the lit- ter of sewing, wiped away a suspicion of dust from the center table whereon reposed a red plush photograph album, and re- arranged the curtains. A folding bed posed as a fine large wardrobe, and a washstand was deftly hidden behind a dark red brocade curtain, but the room was cosy and home- like. Jennie sat down to work on the un- finished waist, Dollie made herself com- fortable on the sofa, and they chatted in a friendly way of the little affairs of their everyday life, their mutual interests and their mutual friends. Presently a- knock came at the front door, and Jennie admitted two good-looking young workingmen dressed Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1681 *in their Sunday best. They were, evidently all on good terms, for they talked and laughed easily and seemed glad to be to- gether. Frank Perley and Jennie Henley were "keeping steady company” with the understanding that sometime when the in- evitable financial difficulties should be con- quered, they would be married. Harry Huling and Dollie Stewart had met but a few weeks before at a party of young peo- ple and he had been calling quite frequently ever since. Dollie liked the earnest, stal- wart young fellow very much, but did not know whether he cared for her or not. She had seen his admiration in his eyes, but that might mean nothing — he might merely “want somebody to go with,” so she had not dared allow herself to think too much of him. The young people were undisturbed by Mrs. Henley and the children who stayed in the kitchen and their little bedroom opening from it. When the waist was finished, Jennie said she must go and take it home and, of course, Frank wanted to go with her. Then Dollie and Harry thought it would be pleasant to take a walk and decided to accompany them. Jennie went into the Mowbray house alone to take her work and while there arranged for Dollie to come to work the next Monday at $25 per month, one evening a week and every other Sunday afternoon out. But she did not speak of it while the young men were present, keeping it for Dollie alone. The couples somehow got separated on the way home, and not until nearly ten did they meet at the house door to say goodnight. The evening had been a happy, homelike one, made so by the friendliness and sym- pathy and the absence of constraint or criticism. And Dollie had one more pleas- ant time; she finished up the week at the factory, then on Sunday afternoon, after the mending, the ironing of little laces and collars, the retrimming of hats with which all working girls usually occupy their Sun- day mornings, Frank and Harry came and they took a trolley ride together, stopping at a quiet restaurant for a lunch and ice cream, and in the evening finishing up the day at church where the music was good. Harry had been so nice — almost in words had he expressed what his manners and glances had told her, and her happy little heart sang itself a song of love as she went to rest that night. On -Monday morning before six, Dollie was at her new post ready to try her un- accustomed duties. She found the rooms all in great disorder, breakfast was to be prepared in a kitchen where nothing was to be found in its right place, and Mrs. Mowbray was fretting about the lack of warm water because there had been no fire in the range the day before. Cooking came awkward to Dollie; but she mustered up' all her resources and succeeded in putting a passable breakfast on the table by eight o’clock. She worked very hard that day; cleaning, putting to rights, cooking three meals and washing the subsequent dishes, and — waiting on the ladies. They seemed to require an absurd amount of waiting on, calling her from her work to get a book from upstairs, to bring ice water, to carry chairs, and a portable writing desk from one room to another, etc. But they were so sweet and smiling about it, and thanked her so kindly that she could not resent it. And she found that they were not at all particular about their meals, laughed over her mistakes and ate tough roast beef and watery potatoes so amiably that Dollie thought she should not mind working for them in the least. But she had not a moment in which to sit down and rest all day long and it was nearly nine o'clock that night before she was through ; then she was so tired she was glad to creep off to the stuffy little bedroom over the kitchen which she learned was hers, throw herself on the hard cot and go to sleep. The next day was not quite so hard. The little boy, Willie, spent a good deal of his time in the kitchen and she managed to have him take many steps for her. That was because she was new, he liked her looks and she was not impatient over his many questions; later he would not be so accommodating. The ladies continued to be very kind and pleasant, and seemed to be very affectionate toward one another. The mother appeared to be only an elder sister, the daughters making a great pet of her. She took no responsibility upon her- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1682 The Railroad Telegrapher. self in caring for the house, in fact, every- thing seemed to be left for Dollie. If she had ever imagined the ladies were to do any part of the work, she found herself greatly mistaken. She thought at least that they would take care of their own rooms, but near tea time the second day, as she was passing through the hall upstairs, she overheard one of the young ladies saying to the other : “I wonder why the girl doesn’t do up this room. It looks a fright!” Dollie glanced in as she passed by and saw the unmade bed, the unemptied wash- bowl, the dresses and skirts lying where they had been dropped, and was amazed. While the family were eating, she slipped upstairs and put the room to rights. Though pretty tired that night also, she man- aged to get through with all her work before eight o’clock. Not caring to go to bed so early, she wondered what she "could do. The kitchen was hot and badly lighted, and her own bedroom much worse. The ladies had been so sweet toward her, she thought she would go into the sitting room and see if they would not invite her to sit with them a little while, as there was no company present. She stood in the door- way a moment, and presently the elder of the young ladies raised her eyes from her book and looked at her inquiringly : “Did you want anything, Mary?” They could none of them remember their different girls’ names, so to save themselves trouble they called all of them “Mary.” “No ma’am, I — I think not,” said Dollie hesitatingly and turned away to go back to the kitchen, feeling deeply humiliated. She had never said “ma'am” to anyone since she was a little girl and had never been made to feel that she was not good enough to sit in the same room with any- one. She could not sit down on one of the hard, wooden chairs in the dark kitchen, where the single gas burner was high up in the middle of the ceiling, so she went to her room and laid down on the springless cot, and it must be confessed, childishly cried herself to sleep. The next day was an unusually hard one. She found that she was expected to wash and iron the lighter pieces of linen, and there was a great pile of them after the larger ones had been sent to the laundry. So between cooking, washing dishes, sweep- ing, dusting, work that had to be done every day, she had to bend over the washboard, answer the doorbell, and go up and carry things about for the ladies. They were as smiling and bland as ever, but it never seemed to occur to them that they could do anything for themselves. They had been brought up in a house full of servants, and now that they were no longer rich and could keep but one girl, they still expected every bit of the work would be done some way, without any effort on their part That night Dollie was glad to go to bed as soon as her work was done, where she soon sank into a profound sleep. In the middle of the night, she heard herself called by the mistress, but it was with the greatest difficulty she aroused herself sufficiently to learn what was wanted. She at last stag- gered to her feet, to hear Mrs. Mowbray say : “Pleasej Mary, go down and make a fire as quickly as you can. I want to make a tea for Willie ; he seems to have such a bad cold. Please hurry.” Dollie threw on her dress over her night- gown, and stumbled down the stairs half asleep, thinking regretfully of the regular factory hours and her long, undisturbed nights of sleep in Mrs. Henley’s house. At last she was free to go to bed again, but the rest of the night her slumber was broken and she felt tired and unrefreshed when she was obliged to get up for the work of the day. She was looking forward with eagerness to the evening when she could go “home,” as she called Mrs. Henley’s, where in the midst of friendliness and homely comfort, she could be idle and free for a time, and where Frank and Harry would be drop- ping in, and all would be so cheerful and sociable — oh, it would be like heaven, after this! And while she was thinking of it with cheeks aglow, Mrs. Mowbray came to her with her winning smile and said: “I know, Mary, that it is your night out, but we have some friends stopping in the city for one day only, who are coming in tonight, and I must ask you to stay and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1683 take their wraps, and later, bring in some light refreshments. You may have two evenings next week to make up for it. You won’t mind it for once, I know. That’s a good girl!’’ The lady hurried away with- out waiting for an answer, and Dollie’s eyes filled with tears. It seemed heartbreaking to be so disappointed when she was feeling tired, lonely and homesick any way. It seemed to her she could not submit, and she began to long for the reliable, steady employment of the factory, which, though poorly paid, was exactly measured and she could always know when her work was done. But there seemed to be no help for it this time, and she would have to wait until the next Sunday to see Harry — all of them. They had planned to go to a picnic out in the country on the cars. The last train was to go at two thirty, and she had assured them that she would be at home by that time. She rather sullenly performed her duties that evening, and crept miserably tq bed long after eleven o’clock. The next Sunday at dinner, the ladies dawdled and talked and played with the dessert so long, that Dollie nearly went wild with impatience. She washed all the pots and pans in the kitchen, ate a bite of dinner standing up by the sink, washed her face and hands and even donned her pretty white dress and tied the pink ribbon that went with it in her hair. When the family finally pushed away from the table, she flew at the dishes dressed as she was, and heard the mother say as she left the room, "I wonder what Mary got herself up like that for, before her work was done? Those girls are awfully silly and vain it seems to me.” But she hurried through with the dishwashing with little regard to the cleanliness or safety of the ware. At last she started, feeling hot, nervous, blowzy and mussed up, and ran nearly every step of the way to Mrs. Henley’s. But, of course, the young people had gone, for it was nearly half past two then. Still thinking there might be a chance of the train’s being late, she took a car for the depot, and only when seated and nervously "pushing the car along” with her body bent forward, did she realize that Mrs. Henley had called after her, “The Peterson girl went with them because they thought you weren’t coming.” That loud-talking, red- headed Peterson girl who lived across the street and was always pushing herself in! She would have the chance to be with Harry in the dim, cool woods all the after- noon, while she — well, what would she be doing ? Of course, the last train had gone and there was nothing for Dollie to do but walk slowly back to Mrs. Henley’s with the biggest ache in her little heart that she had ever known. Mrs. Henley was very sorry, but it seemed impossible that she could ever understand such utter desolation as reigned in Dollie’s breast, so Dollie did not say much, but got out some old magazines that she had read and re-read, threw herself on the sofa and somehow wore away the lonely afternoon. The young people 'did not return before she was obliged to go back to her post, so there was not one redeeming ray of light to cheer the dark and dismal day. The next evening as Dollie was washing the supper dishes, the doorbell rang. Sometimes when Dollie was especially busy one of the young ladies would condescend to go to the door, so our little kitchen girl waited. Some one went presently, and Dollie’s heart jumped to hear a manly voice asking if "Miss Stewart were in?” “Why no,” Miss Mowbray answered, “there is no one living here by that name. You have mistaken the place.” "What, not Miss Dollie Stewart?” I understood that she was staying here.” "Oh, you must mean Mary, the girl. I didn’t know that was her name. Go around to the back door, you'll find her there I think,” and Miss Mowbray, naturally an- noyed, slammed the front door. Dollie’s cheeks burned hotly, then grew pale and cold. How would Harry take such an insult? And would he come around to the back door to see her after all? And where would she put him if he did? She could hardly imagine the big, athletic fellow sitting on one of the stiff kitchen chairs in the uninviting looking kitchen, but what could she do? She waited, waited, a dish poised motionless in one hand, her heart in her throat, one Digitized by LiOOQle

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1684 The Railroad Telegrapher. minute, two, three, five, and he did not come. Then slowly she resumed her work, sorrowfully finished it and Went to her dis- consolate bed. Mrs. Mowbray meant to be fair and kind, but she knew nothing about a working girl except as she required her services; so on Tuesday evening she gave Dollie leave to go out as she had promised. The girl fairly flew to reach home and friends and a little cheer and comfort. They all greeted her with warm words of welcome and kisses and wonderings as to why she had not come before, and Dollie, trying to tell them what she had been through, broke down and cried, with her head in Mrs. Hen- ley’s lap and Jennie’s arms around her. “Oh, I can’t stand it,” she sobbed, "I feel as though I had no home, no place in the world that I belong in. I am not one of them, and I have no time to come and be one of you. I never know when my work is done or when I can have a free moment. I would rather work in a factory at twenty cents a day, and know when the six o’clock whistle blows that I belong to myself. Oh, can’t I come back, Ma Henley, can’t I come back?” “Of course you can, dearie, and we’ll all be so good to you you can’t help but keep well,” and Jennie added with kisses and caresses, “Don’t go back and work for them another minute, the heartless jades ! I thought them so nice, too.” “They think they are, but they don’t know anything about us and think of us only as working machines. I will go back and give them a week’s warning — I can stand it another week when I know there is an end of it in sight. Oh, you don’t know how good it seems to be here with you all, and be one of you, and feel at home!” A little later Dollie’s cup of happiness was full, for Harry came in. He had been feeling very gloomy at not seeing Dollie for so long, but he had been so angry at being told to go around to the back door the evening before, that he would not try to see her there again. So he had come to Mrs. Henley’s for comfort and advice. Now, when he saw Dollie on her knees crying in Mrs. Henley’s lap, he forgot any one else was present and drew her up into his arms with her head on his breast. “Little one, you don’t have to do other people’s kitchen work. You can do your own, if you’ll be my wife, for I mean to have a little house very soon that needs a housekeeper. You needn’t be anybody’s slave, but the mistress herself if you’ll say the word.” Dollie sobbed and laughed and whispered “yes,” and blushed beautifully when Harry kissed her before all the others. And Mrs. Mowbray and her daughters wondered why it was that when once they procured a good girl, she would not stay with them, and they were so kind and con- siderate to their girls, too ! The silly things preferred to slave themselves to death in a factory for a pittance rather than stay in a nice, comfortable home with quiet, refined people at good wages. Strange! — Lizzie M. Holmes. . VICTIM8 OF VANITY. THERE was little thought of protec- tion for our common birds until recent years. Apparently there was no need, for most species, even those of bright feathers and beautiful plumes, seemed to be exhaustless. As ornaments for hats and bonnets they found few pro- tests, even from the tender-hearted, and it was not until the fashion set in strongly, and certain of the species became scarce, that people began to awaken to the cruelty of the practice, and to seek for laws to stay its ravages. But laws against a custom are of slow growth, and even when made are practically worthless unless the people can be brought into harmony with their enactment. Hu- manitarians have investigated and disclosed the horrors of plume-taking and bird-kill- ing, and yet not one in a hundred perhaps has read and taken the matter to heart. They still wear plumes and wings and breasts, and entire birds, it may be, among their offerings to fashion, and do not con- sider or very likely know, of the misery it causes. A bird has become a bit of material, like a ribbon or a creation of straw, and is in no Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1685 way associated with the mournful notes of the bereaved mate which sings at their windows. They would shrink with indigna- tion from the sight of a bird being killed, and yet will go into raptures over the same bird when artistically prepared as part of their outfit ; the windows of their milliners are gay with bright plumages from the South, and with the rarest of the songsters from their own orchards and lawns, but they do not turn away with unspeakable horror. No, no; they stop to admire and perhaps, buy. These artistically distorted birds, and even the mutilated wings and breasts and bits of plumage, are all but so much mer- chandise to be included in their bargaining. If they could go into Florida, as I have, and learn some of the details of the slaugh- ter which gives them their aigrettes, into a taxidermist’s work room and see the con- signments of dead birds which are flowing in from all parts of the country, to a raided rookery or bit of hunted woodland and hear the crying and gasping of the baby birds which are starving to death, then of a surety they would understand and be ready to associate the gay merchandise with the bright songsters of their friendship. Of all the birds, there are said to be but five, the English sparrow and four species of the hawk family, that have “a balance against them.” All other varieties of birds deserve our friendship and protection, and none more than those of beautiful plumage and rare song which are so ruthlessly sought after by purveyors to vanity and fashion. Down in Florida is a bird whose plumes are worth much more than their weight in gold. Ten years ago it was one of the most common birds in the State, and many hundreds could often be seen in a single colony or rookery. But the beautiful bird found its plumes a veritable shirt of Nessus, which it were death to wear. Hunters sought it, and as it retreated into the Everglades, followed and killed it even in the rookeries where the parent birds would not desert their young. Now so nearly exterminated has it become that New York merchants, who used to depend upon Florida for their supply of aigrettes, are drawing on foreign sources for $10,000 worth or more each month, which, when prepared, are worth in the market $20 an ounce. Aigrette plumes constitute the wedding dress of the several species of white herons, or egrets, and are worn only during the nesting season. The plumes spring from the top of the head, forming a crown, and from the back, just between the wings, from which they droop most gracefully and airily on each side of the tail. They are at their perfection in March, and are lost after the brood has been hatched in June or July. Egrets are most devoted parents, and when the cares of housekeeping arrive, they lose that regard for appearances which distinguish them during the courting season, and are finally left poor in flesh as well as bedragged in dress. The birds are exceedingly social in dis- position, and, when nesting, gather in colonies, or rookeries, often containing thousands of pairs, and including the large white crane, which also possesses beautiful plumage, though not so delicate as the plumes of the egret, the blue cranes with shorter plumes, gannets, curlews and sev- eral varieties of marsh birds. These all band together for defense. A skunk, or even a wildcat, is stormed at and prodded till he flies in dismay, and the hungry black snake, who seeks a meal of eggs or young birds, is killed in short order. At such a time the outcry is deaf- ening; each bird shrieks in a different key, and they crowd upon one another in their eagerness to get at the enemy. The air is full of flashing wings and bristles with stabbing beaks, and the in- truder soon flees in confusion, even when not seriously wounded by his airy foes. When they were numerous, a visit to one of their rookeries was an event long to be remembered. Year after year they and their kin sought the same place — usually an island with bushes in the midst of a marsh. Here they built rough nests of sticks, moss and grass, which were never left unguarded — one of the parent birds was always on the watch. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1686 The Railroad' Telegrapher. One scream would arouse the whole com- munity, and then the battle would rage fiercely till the intruders were expelled. But before the plume-hunter these warriors fell like the leaves before the blast. He discovered a rookery by watching the birds as they flew to and from the nests, sur- veyed the ground, learned the lines of flight followed by the birds, and the perches or lookout stations they usually frequented, and then stealthily closed in upon them till they led him to their homes in the marsh. There he shot the parents at short range, a dexterous stroke with the knife and the scalp was taken, the skin stripped from the back, and the carcass thrown away. In camp, the superfluous skin and feathers were trimmed off, a bit of paper stuck on the flesh side, arsenic sprinkled on to drive away insects, and after an hour’s exposure to the sun the whole paeked away for ship- ment to milliners, who were striving to meet the wants of tender-hearted women. It was all very simple. Any boy with a gun could become a plume-hunter. All he had to do was to secrete himself in a favor- able position. The birds had their families to provide for, and were active throughout the day. As they returned with food for their young, they rested a moment on the broken perch, offering an excellent mark to the hunter concealed below. . A bird fell, and the slight report of the rifle did not alarm others that soon fol- lowed. The birds, before so wary, showed no fear of man when coming to their nests; the cry of their young would draw them within a few feet of him. Then imagine the scene left behind. The young birds called till they starved, and soon over the scene late so full of life, instinct with love and glowing with color, there brooded the stillness of death and the horror of murder. “Oh, I’ve had a few in my time,” he replied. “1 had a narrow escape from pirates that !" The picture is not too vividly drawn. No form of feather adornment has been more harmful in its effects than the wearing of aigrettes, or herons’ plumes. These dainty, graceful feathers, unlike the distorted skin of some poor humming bird or warbler, carry with them no sug- gestion of death, and many a woman on whose bonnet they are placed is wholly ignorant of the unspeakable cruelty the taking of these feathers entails. If each plume could tell its own sad his- tory, every humane woman in the land would raise her voice in protest against a fashion which threatens with extermina- tion one of the most beautiful of animate creatures. There is on record plume-hunters who have boasted of killing one hundred egrets in a single afternoon, and of a party that killed one hundred and thirty thousand during one season. Practically, egrets are exterminated in Florida, and now plume- hunters have turned their attention to other parts of the birds’ range; advertising in local papers, offering large prices to native hunters, and organizing expeditions to ex- plore the coasts and inland marshes from our Southern boundaries to the Argentine- Republic. Until quite recently the Seminole Indians had an unwritten law which forbade them harming egrets during the nesting season. At other times, when the birds flew singly, they hunted them for their plumes, as they hunted other game; but during the nesting season the egrets were unmolested. How- ever, when they discovered that white hunters seemed bent on an extermination which would take away their plume revenue entirely, they, too, became insatiate and re- lentless in their pursuit. There are still occasional birds, and even small colonies, in the more remote recesses of the Everglades and surrounding forests, but even the remnant is rapidly disappear- ing. During five weeks recently spent along the borders of the Everglades I do not remember having seen a single plume bird. At best, we can only hope that public senti- ment— not laws — may intervene in time to save the egret from becoming extinct in our country. And as with the egret, so, in lesser degree, with humming birds, warblers and most of our small birds of bright hues or daintily made forms. They appeal to us Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1687 from the challenging gasconade of hats upon the street, in church, every where; sometimes entire and almost life-like, and sometimes as mutilated wings or bits of breast, or as heads staring pitifully with dull, unchanging glass eyes. In very horror it might be well to scan the hats of a fair-sized church audience. There will be ten or twelve gold-finches, the mutilated parts of as many orioles and tanagers and cardinal birds, perhaps twenty humming birds and half as many more warblers, numbers of dainty, ■neutral-tinted birds, and wings of blackbirds and breasts of grosbeaks and plumes of egrets almost beyond belief and enumeration. And then the pity of it! We go into our orchards in the very height of the bird season and find one pair of orioles, perhaps two — m'ore would be unusually plentiful. We would probably see three or four'pair of gold-finches during the entire summer, and, if we went far enough back into the forest, might possibly discover a tanager or two, but should not be disappointed if unsuccessful. Blackbirds would be numerous along river banks and marsh borders, and most varieties of the neutral-tinted birds in their respective habitats, and occasionally would be seen a grosbeak and jay. But for an easy, comprehensive inspection of the best of our plumage and song birds, there is no place like an assemblage of hats and bonnets. Think of it 1 The very birds that we de- sire for our orchards and meadows and forests are the ones that milliners require to satisfy the vanity of their patrons. These birds are not becoming extinct in the same degree as the egrets and flam- ingoes and paroquets of Florida, but that they do become scarcer year by year a very little observation will prove. In almost every part of the country are professional killers of birds for hats, and careful inquiry reveals the startling fact that in the Atlantic and Gulf States the average loss in life of this class of birds is fully seventy per cent. Again think of it ! Of ten birds which should brighten the woods and fields, at least seven are sacri- ficed upon the altars of a fashionable whim. Not all— perhaps very few — are used in their entirety, but the taking of wings, of plumes, of bits of breasts and of crowns, in every case means the death of the bird. In some instances but a single feather is. taken, a bright spot from a crown or body, but the feather or spot represents a life. Of this class is the Florida paroquet, al- ready nearly extinct. Persistent slaughter for its beautiful plumage has driven it far from the haunts of men. Ten years ago it was often seen in flocks throughout South and East Florida, but now it is a rare' bird — almost as uncommon as the roseate spoon-bill, and destined soon to disappear, like the flamingo. The only nesting place known to remain is in a swamp south of Lake Washington, where still a flock keeps its old quarters in a hollow cypress. Here they build apologies for nests in the ancient stump, finding an entrance high above the ground, and attach- ing rude nests to the mouldering sides. Here they breed year after year, but seldom leave the limits of the cypress timber. A flock of Florida paroquets is a picture glowing with color. Seldom are two birds dressed alike, but all the coloring is of the brightest, vivid greens, and glowing yellows, and blazing reds. In form they are a miniature parrot, and they feed upon berries and buds, while in the autumn they delight in the small sweet kernel of the “sandspur” that is such a curse to the Florida farmer. Taken while young the bird becomes en- tirely domesticated, and its voice is never as harsh and shrill as that of the parrot. Perhaps protection would come too late now, but still its extermination will take away an attractive feature that is entirely harmless. For the native flamingo it is too late to plead, as there are probably not a dozen birds left in all Florida ; but for those birds of bright plumage and sweet song and dainty form which are still falling beneath the implacable hunter, let us take thought to the betterment of a fashion which is as barbarous as it is senseless. — St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1688 The Railroad Telegrapher. ROOM IN HEAVEN. SHE was a little, old woman, very plainly dressed in black bombazine that had seen much wear. Her bon- net was very old-fashioned; and people stared at her tottering up the aisle of the church, evidently bent on securing one of the best seats, for a great man preached that day. The house was filled with splen- didly dressed people who had heard of the fame of the preacher, of his learning, his intellect, and his goodness; and they won- dered at the presumption of the poor old woman. She must have been in her dotage, for she picked out the pew of the richest and proudest member of the church and took a seat. Three ladies seated there beckoned to the sexton, who bent over the intruder and whispered something ; but she was hard of hearing, and smiled as she said gently, “O, I’m quite comfortable here, quite comfortable.” “But you are not wanted here,” said the sexton pompously ; “there is not room. Come with me, my good woman; I will see that you have a seat.” “Not room?” said the old woman. "Why, I’m not crowded a bit. I rode ten miles to hear the sermon today, because — ” But here the sexton seized her arm, shook it in an underhanded way, and then she took the hint. Turning quietly to the ladies, who were spreading their rich dresses over the space she left vacant, she said gently, “I hope, my dears, there’ll be room in heaven for us all.” Then she fol- lowed the pompous sexton to the rear of the church, where in the last pew she was seated between a girl in threadbare gar- ments and a shabby old man. ' “She must be crazy,” said one of the ladies. “What can an ignorant old woman like her want to hear Dr. preach for? Those people are so persistent! The idea of forcing herself into our pew. There’s Dr. . Is he not grand? What a stately man ! You know he has promised to dine with us while he is here.” He was a commanding looking man; and as he looked over the vast crowd of wor- shipers gathered in the vast church, he seemed to scan every face. His hand was on the Bible when he beckoned to the sex- ton, who mounted the steps, to receive a mysterious message. And then the three ladies in the pew were electrified to see him take his way the whole length of the church, to return with the old woman, whom he placed in the front pew. The great preacher looked at her with a smile of recognition, and then the services pro- ceeded. “Who was she?” asked the ladies as they passed the sexton at the door. “The preacher’s mother,” was the reply. — James Clarence Harvey, in the Signs. Digitized by Google

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An Autumn Lyric. All hail to thee, calm, lackadaisical season. When woodlands come out in their new robe of brown, And for some very strong, indescribable reason The tired summer boarders return back to town. The fat seaside boniface gleefully jingles His profits in gold as he welcomes the gale; And the college-bred waiter, so unctuous, mingles Once more with his “set’' in the regions of Yale. The travel-stained actor, with never a vest on, Parades the Rialto once more in his prime; And his brain is perplexed by the serious question Of how to lay out his penultimate dime. The Count di Gitano is back in the city. His conquests were numerous by the seashore, Now he merrily trolls a gay Florentine ditty And lathers his customers just as before. Farewell, sunny season: The funny man, sighing, Lays by the old bromide, unsold, till next year, The leaves, with the gay summer fashions, are dying. So out with your overcoats, autumn is here. — Eugene Geary. •I'd Like to be Rich, But — I’d like to be rich, and I wonder who wouldn’t And yet, if it cost me what some people pay, I’d try to be rich, and I’d find that I couldn’t — There’s too much worth while that is lost by the way. To sacrifice friends and ideals to surrender — My heart and my conscience, my soul and my mind — And sell all my dreams for a dollar-marked splendor Would leave me too poor for the riches I’d find. I’d like to be rich, there is pleasure in money — It’s good stuff to have, and it’s good stuff to spend. It helps you to pay for your milk and your honey. And gives you a chance to be nice to a friend. I’d like to be rich, but I’d never be willing To pay such a price as some men do for gold — The cost is too high and the pace is too killing. And too many things must be bartered and sold. I’d like to have wealth if I made it by toiling. Or keenness and cleverness, canny but fair; But never by cheating and spoiling — I’d like to be rich, but I’d rather be square! By Benton Braley. Parcel Post Idyl. She stands beside the open gate To wait the postman’s coming, Her eyes with expectation bright, A little measure humming. The flush upon her dainty cheek Tells how her heart is beating, And likewise of the thought it keeps Repeating and repeating. Perhaps the ardent words she waits Of some more ardent lover — The soft assurances that bar The anxious clouds that hover. Perhaps a wife whose young romance Survives in all its splendor. She hopes a message dear from one Who still is fond and tender. The postman comes! He stops! He waits! He searches through his burden; He finds something she receives And gains her thanks for guerdon. She clasps it to her bosom close As if to still its aching, Crying with joy: “Thank heaven, the egg* Have come in time for baking!’’ Wishing. I)o you wish the world were better? Let me tell you what to do: Set a watch upon your actions, Keep them alw’ays straight and true. Rid your mind of selfish motives, Let your thoughts be clean and high. You can make a little Eden Of the sphere you occupy. Do you wish the world were wiser? Well, suppose you make a start By accumulating wisdom In the scrap-book of your heart. Do not waste one page on folly; Live to learn and learn to live. If you want to give men knowledge. You must get it ere you give. Do you wish the world were happy? Then remember, day by day, Just to scatter seeds of kindness As you pass along the way; For the pleasure of the many May be ofttimes traced to one, As the hand that plants the acorns Shelters armies from the sun. — Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Digitized by Google

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1690 The Railroad Telegrapher. Opportunity. They do me harm who say I come no more When once I knock and fail to find you in, For every day I stand outside your door And bid you wake and rise to fight and win. Weep not for golden ages on the wane. Each night I burn the records of the day. At sunrise every soul is born again. To vanished joys be blind and deaf and dumb. My judgments seal the dead past with its dead, But never mind a movement yet to come. Though deep in mire, wring not your hands and weep. I lend my aid to all who say, “I can.” No shamefaced outcast ever sank so deep But he might rise and be again a man. — Walter Malone. The King and the Cat. An ancient courier owned a cat, Handsome and sleek and tame. The king, his master, gazed thereat And coveted the same. “Sir Beldon,” — ’twas the king who spoke — “Thy cat delights my eyes. Give her to me and thou shalt have Whatever thou dost prize.” Sir Beldon then was sore of heart, Yet he could not refuse. He gave his cat unto the king, "Now,” said the monarch, "choose.” The knights they wondered what ’twould be, The ladies wondered, too. Were theirs this chance they’d ask_ for lands And castles not a few. Sir Beldon knelt. “Oh, sire,” said he, "My dearest wish is that — You’ve pledged your word to grant it, sire — You give me back my cat.” Midsummer. Midway about the circle of the year There is a single perfect day that lies Supremely fair, before our careless eyes. After the spathes of floral bloom appear, Before is found the first dead leaf and sere, It comes, precursor of the autumn skies, And crown of spring’s endeavor. Till it dies We do not dream the flawless day is here. And thus, as on the way of life we speed, Mindful but of the joys we hope to see. We never think, "These present hours exceed All that have been or that shall ever be;" Yet somewhere on our journey we shall stay Backward to gaze on our midsummer day. Andrew B. Saxton. Till Then. I know it will not help at all To fret because the milk is spilled; The sun still shines against the wall And other pitchers may be filled; I know my sighing will not bring A moment back from yesterday. So why should I be worrying For pleasures that are blown away? I know I can not though I fret. Unsay the words that have been said; It matters not how I regret Neglected chances that are fled; My worrying will never cause The broken mirror to be whole, Or put contentment where it was Ere sin stained yonder woman’s soul. How foolish to be worrying O’er what may never be undone; Our tears, our wailing, ne’er shall bring Back any dear, departed one; We know our sighs arc spent in vain, We know the past will not return, We know that grieving brings no gain — Still sorrows blister us and burn. — S. E. Kiser, in Chicago Rccord-Herold. To a Certain Maid. Her eyes are of a purple hue; Her nose is tilted saucily; I think she beads her lashes, too; Her hair is fixed so flossily — Her charm in only one thing fails — The little girl who bites her nails. *Tis but the flaw that goes to make Her beauty the more ravishing. Lest all the charms by some mistake The gods on her were lavishing. Who in her fairness Venus paled — The little girl who bites her nails. For, were perfection there displayed, She’d be too fair to look upon — A goddess not for men’s eyes made — For bards to write a book upon; The human touch one’s heart assails — The little girl who bites her nails. The hours keep a-rolling along into days, Each bringing its pleasures and pains; And life, like a hazard that everyone plays, Rolls on with its losses and gains. Dame Fortune, called fickle, sees more than we think, And judges from thoughts unexpressed; Deep down in the heart, where the. life fountains start, Lies the cause of the worst and the best. — Local Cot. Digitized by LiOOQle

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FACETIOUS Is Now “In Dutch.” Unconstitutional. “What's become of your Irish cook?” “She took French leave.” — Boston Tran- script. Little Room. “How do you like my new skirt?” asked the Sweet Young Thing. “Isn’t it perfect?” “Well, there isn’t much room for im- provement,” replied the Grouch. — Cincinnati Enquirer. Know Him? “That man is one of our leading capital- ists,” said Miss Cayenne. “Didn’t know he was in that line at all. What is his specialty?” “The capitalization of the letter ‘I.’ ” — Washington Star. Subtle Revenge. Two young bootblacks who have stands close together on Tremont street quarreled the other day. “I'll get even with that guy yet,” vowed the smaller boy of the two. “Goin’ to fight him, are yer, Jimmy?” “Naw ! When he gets troo polishin’ a gent I’m goin’ to say ter that gent soon as he steps off the chair: “Shine, sir, shine!” Quick Action. The schoolmaster at a certain village school asked the following question : “Suppose in a family there are five children and mother has only four potatoes between them. Now', she wants to give every child an equal share. What is she going to do?” Silence reigned in the room. Everybody calculated very hard, until a small boy stood up and gave the following unexpected solu- tion: “Mash the potatoes, sir!" — Harris burg Patriot. Lem — Women in Louisville who wear split skirts are to be arrested. Clem— Won’t that be unconstitutional? Lem — No. The Constitution only gives the right to bear arms. — New York Press. Travels First Class. Poet — My dear man, how many cents will it take to send that manuscript? Postal Clerk — It goes at two cents an ounce. It is first-class matter. Poet — Oh, thank you, sir. Thank you ! A Fair Opening. This question is from a Connecticut woman’s diary, dated 1790: “We had roast pork for dinner, and Dr. S., who carved, held up a rib on his fork and said, ‘Here ladies, is what Mother Eve was made of.’ ” “ ‘Yes,’ said Sister Patty, ‘and it’s from very much the same kind of critter.’” — Christian Register. Surprised Mary. She had engaged a maid from the coun- try. and was now' employed in showing her newly-acquired treasure over the house and enlightening her in regard to various duties, etc. At last they reached the best room. “These,” said the mistress of the house, pausing before an extensive row of mascu- line portraits — “these are very valuable, and you must be very careful w'hen dusting. They are ‘old masters.’ " Mary’s jaw dropped, and a look of intense wonder overspread her rubicund face. "Lor’, mum,” she gasped, gazing with bulging eyes on the face of her new' em- ployer— "lor-, mum, who’d ever ’ave thought you’d been married all these times!”- — Pitts- bu rg C h run iclc- 1 cleg raph. Digitized by Google

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1692 The Railroad Telegrapher. Coming, Not Going. A visitor in the South had started out early one morning to see the sunrise from the top of a neighboring hill, when she met an old negro woman walking briskly toward her with a basket of clothes balanced on her head. “Why, aunty,” asked the visitor, “where are you going so early ?” "Lawsy, missy, I’se done been where I’se gwine.” — Saturday Evening Post. In English Politics, Too. “Well, did you discover anything in Stump’s past life that we can use against him?” Detective — Not a thing. All he ever did before he came here was to sell awnings. Election Agent — Why, that’s just what we want. We’ll say that he has been mixed up in some decidedly shady transactions. — London Tit- Bits. An Efficiency Fiend. The general manager of an Eastern railroad had a dreaded reputation for lay- ing off men whenever he found the slightest excuse. He appeared in the yards one day and two switchmen discussed him. “He don't look like the man we hear he is,” said one. “What do you hear?” the other asked. “Why, they say when he was at the funeral of Flannery’s wife and the six pall- bearers came out carrying the coffin, he raised his hand and said: ‘Hold on, boys! You can get along without two of them !’ ” Hard on Father. Supper was in progress and the father was telling about a row which took place in front of his store that morning: "The first thing I saw was one man deal the other a resounding blow and then a crowd gathered. The man who was struck ran and grabbed a large shovel he had been using on the street, and rushed hack, his eyes blazing fiercely. I thought he'd surely knock the other man's brains out, and I stepped right in between them.’’ The young son of the family had become so hugely interested in the narrative as it proceeded that he had stopped eating his pudding. So proud was he of his father’s valor his eyes fairly shone, and he cried : “He couldn’t knock any brains out of you, could he, father?” Father looked at him long and earnestly, but the lad’s countenance was frank and open. Father gasped slightly and resumed his supper. — Lippincott's. Harmony Cakes. A man went to order a wedding cake the other day. “I’m getting married,” he said, “and I want a cake.” “Well, it’s the latest thing,” said the shopgirl, “to have wedding cakes in har- mony with the bridegroom’s calling or pro- fession. Thus, a journalist has a spice cake, a musician an oat cake, an athlete a cup cake, a man who loafs on his friends a sponge cake, and so forth and so on. What is your calling, please?” “I am a pianist.” “Then, of course,” said the girl, “you’ll want a pound cake.”— Exchange. Exalted. Speaking of Choat, recalls two celebrated English lawyers, Balfour and Erskine. Bal- four's style was gorgeously verbose; Erskine's style, on the contrary, was crisp and vigorous. Coming into court one day. Erskine noticed that Balfour’s ankle was bandaged, and asked what was the matter. Instead of saying, “I fell from a gate,” Bal- four answered in his usual roundabout manner : “I was taking a romantic ramble in my brother’s garden, and, on coming to a gate, I discovered that I had to climb over it, by which I came in contact with the first bar and grazed the epidermis of my leg, which has caused a slight extravasation of the blood.” “Balfour,” said Erskine, solemnly, “you may thank your lucky stars that your brother’s gate was not as lofty as your style, or you would have broken your neck.” Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE AGE OF IDEALISMS. WE write on September 11th. About five months have elapsed, during which our wise men in Congress, from all political parties have been trying to do something for the purpose of at least decreasing a few of the many wrongs we have managed to evolve or increase during the last fifty years of our glorious progress. It happens that our optimistic friends are constantly reminding us . of our recent greater prosperity than ever in human history. It also happens that most of the optimists were not born, fifty years ago, or were young children unable yet to realize what was then going on, in this world of ours. Hence they have no power to estab- lish, very convincingly, any full comparison between the ensemble of life fifty years ago and today. And what now about the optimists who are between sixty and eighty years old? In the great majority of cases, men after sixty are already worn out by the struggle of life. If they are somewhat comfortable, they have no great sympathy for those who are pinched. If they are pinched their minds remain pinched, too, with very little power of sound discrimina- tion. Then, few men have moral courage enough to brave public opinion for the sake of the truth. Then again, fewer men have tried to discriminate between the truth in this or that incidental of human life, and the truth which takes in the whole life of humanity. Here we come across what we should call "the judicial faculty.” We all can notice, in connection with that faculty, that fundamental disagreements are the order of the. day even among the brightest minds at the head of nations, the men on whom we lean for sound, bottom sense on all important subjects in the life of humanity. Take our present Congress or any other aggregation of men elected by the best talent of our nation or any other. Take all the best aggregations of such men in the last 100 or 500 years, on earth, what have they done for humanity at large? It can hardly be denied that even the supposed most advanced nations still refuse to place civilization in peace with the order of creation. Does nature, the universe around, demand a great deal from men grouped in nations? It demands consider- ably less than we ourselves do with our great multitude of laws, often clashing against each other and only benefiting some of us by hurting the rest of us. Symphony presides over the order of creation. Sym- phony invites symmetry. Symmetry is har- mony, adaptation of parts to each other. That implies that each unit of life, each fragment of force, each section of the uni- verse is made and constructed to complete each other, to operate in conformity with all the rest. Civilization is yet operating to prevent completion, and thus evolve dis- ruption. It is thus that we create classes that clash against each other, tendencies and modes of thought that prevent unity in effort for the common good of all of us. Civilization is yet limiting itself to produce but some fragments of good here and there. For over 6,000 years have we now been submerged in that haphazard kind of prog- ress, and how we do yet love to keep doing business in the same old, decrepid stand or shop! Each one of us wants to have his own petty ideal. Each group of us tries to agree on some other one leg, or fifty legs combined ideal. And, when grouped in nations, we all do our best to ignore or lay aside God's ideal of progress, the same today and forever, proclaimed centuries ago, ratified by new inspirations, endorsed by all the laws, forces and processes of the universe. Digitized by VL-OOQle

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1694 The Railroad Telegrapher. Perhaps it happens to most of us, or to all of us, that the waves of knowledge, in the last three or four generations, fail to go to the bottom of things, however useful they may be along certain levels of life. Perhaps that has congested our brains and we thus remain unable to take cognizance of the essentials in our complex develop- ment. Then, the power of some to rise to such altitudes, in the accumulation of the materialisms for mere enjoyment, that may have lowered our moral ideals. Under the old, simple education we gave to humanity at large the impression that it was not in the order of creation for the multitudes to rise very high in material power and enjoyments. Our modern edu- cation has practically told men that all have such power. Yet, under both systems of education we have failed to produce wealth enough for even medium comfort with the masses. All we have managed to do is to increase the power of a larger number to attain and reach higher con- ditions of comfort. Then again, our ideas of comfort are yet extremely complex, and our increase in the needs of life means often siHy and unsanitary methods of existence. That necessarily brings a curtailment, with many people, in the actual sanitary needs. That impairs our brain faculties for the solution of the problems we create. The same happens with great wealth. All the conditions of our terrestrial evolution are then distorted. Hence the many conflicts and problems of the day. Both the old education, or its absence, if we prefer, and the modern one, have failed to teach the intense interdependence of men on earth. To improve some at the expense of the rest, in the material or spiritual life of all of us, that flings to the winds the whole divine philosophy of human develop- ment. Nothing remains then but some form of collective war between nations and God. No amount of individual goodness can stop that war. Charities, prayers, songs, hymns, patching up this or that fragment of the 'old building we call civilization. We have done that for over sixty cen- turies, and we all remain stuck in the same identical social swamp where Adam and Eve were pitched after their interference with a certain tree in a certain garden. Like Adam and Eve after their fall, we are yet into the wilderness of wild idealisms, away from The Ideal wre need. And the ideal is to complete each other through equity in all combined social activities, as ordained by Divine Law. Jose Gros. Digitized by Google

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. v New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. Bro. T. M. Pierson, second vice-president, hon- ored us with his presence at the September meet- ing, and I am very sorry that I could not have lingered long enough to hear the good talk I well know he gave the brothers — his presence is a guarantee of that. Bro. Hopkins, of Division 37, who is very much interested on the express commission question, gave a talk on that subject, and will have some- thing more definite to offer those interested later. The long-discussed change has materialized, and the C. N. E., on September 1, 1913, took charge of the old Highland Division from Danbury to Hopewell, which means that the Danbury branch now extends from Danbury to Campbell Hall. It seemed like a family dissolution to sever our connection with the New Haven after so many years* service. However, the separation does not seem so absolute, since we serve under the same general officers. The dispatcher’s office is located at Hartford, also the office of General Superintendent G. W. Clark. Our chief dispatcher, H. A. Christinger, is well remembered by most of us. We should all give our new officials the best service possible. By so doing, we may be assured of like treatment. j T. A. A., Div. Cor. AT. Y. N. H. & H., Midland Div.— How many of the brothers stop to realize the amount of work there is involved for the general and local chairmen, going about over the lines trying to get the members to pay their dues. All this valuable time could be devoted to the work of organizing, if each member was as interested in his own welfare as he should be. Wake up, brothers. Don’t be “dead ones.” Pay your dues and also see that your neighbor pays his. So that Bro. White, of Webster, might enjoy his annual vacation, Bro. J. D. Mitchell, of tower 215, is working in his place for three weeks. Bro. Rielley has returned from Atlantic City, where he was suddenly called by the serious ill- ness of relatives. The freight house and several box cars at Burn- side were burned Sunday morning recently. Bro. Swain's fire brigade had to “go some” to get clear of the high-tension wires when they fell. At the last daylight meeting there was a good attendance from this division, under the leadership of Bro. Kennedy. Bro. Rob Johnson has to go to the “Maine woods’’ a few weeks to shake off the malaria. Bro. Dagenais, having served his apprenticeship in the “loneliest spot'* (Lyman’s viaduct), has bid in ficst Central Village, which will be much nearer home for him. We regret very much to note that Bro. Coomes, of East Longmeadow agency, is still on the sick list. Bro. Traver, of Division 89, is relieving him. We hope for his speedy recovery. Brothers on the Air Line work so hard this time of the year, handling the peach shipments, that they are almost too tired to sleep when night comes. Our sympathy is extended to Bro. Leary, of Hazardville, on account of the death of his brother, M. J. Leary, freight traffic manager of the Con- necticut Company. Some of the older brothers will recall Mr. Leary when he was in the tele- graph service as agent at East Hartford, and who by persistent attention to his work, rose to the position he held at the time of his death. Every month finds an application in some of the “lodge rooms” from the Midland Division, which goes to prove that the brothers are aware of their responsibilities as members. Let us keep up the good work until not a single man occupying a scheduled position on this division is a non. After nearly three years as leverman, Bro. L. F. Kennedy bid in the towerman’s position at tower No. 214, Hartford. Bro. Halstead, of the B. & <_)., bid in second Club House, where lie will have an opportunity to rest up after some very strenuous work in the “Southland.” / Many changes in the divisions are contem- plated. and I earnestly hope that on whatever division the brothers find themselves, they will not forget the duty they owe to themselves and their families by keeping an up-to-date card in their pocket at all times, and if it so happens that your local chairman is located so that it’s not as con- venient as in former times to get over the lines, don’t let that stop you from paying your dues promptly. 1 wish to extend to the brothers on the Air Line- Providence Branch, which line goes to the Hartford Division, and the Providence Division my very best wishes and sincere thanks for the hearty co-operation and support in keeping this Digitized by CiOOQle

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1696 The Railroad Telegrapher. hundred miles solid. I do not think in all of this thickly-settled eastern territory that you can find another stretch of track so long as this one where every man wears a button and is always up to date. Keep up the good work, brothers, and the reward will be yours. If your own bread and butter is worth having, it is worth protecting. Good luck to you all. Congratulations are due Bro. W. F. Johnston, of MVN,” who has taken unto himself a wife. They both have our very best wishes for their future. Bro. DeWolf, of Bolton, is visiting his home in northern New York. Emery and Curry both know that the O. R. T. helped them out of a bad* hole once. Perhaps they will need it again some day, and it might be well for then: to get on the right side of the fence. Lyman’s viaduct is about the “last word” in stations in this part of the country, but it always has an agent who is equipped with the right col- ored card. Bro. Snow, the present agent, is the last man to fill out. The Air Line brothers are to be congratulated in having for their new chief W. Z. Halliday, a former O. R. T. man, whom .they will, find is just as good and even better now than when he worked amongst us. Give him the best there is in you, brothers, and you will never regret it. Ask Bro. Rielley, of the branch switch, if he can define the word “boil?” Breathes there a man amongst us who regardeth not his own welfare enough to have let his dues go unpaid until the present. If so, let him “do it now.” “EN.” Western Division, New Haven and Danbury Branch, C. N. E. — The line east of Danbury is as unfamiliar to those of us west of there as is the Sahara Desert, our dispatcher’s wire being cut at Danbury. I wish some of the brothers in that “neck o' the woods” would drop me a few notes. Bro. Steve Gallagher, third Brewster, off sick a few days recently, was relieved by Bro. Yeager, Modena second and Extra Light. Three O. & W. engines — 310, 311 and 313 — are being used as pushers out of Hopewell. One of them will do the work of two engines such as the 213, 215, etc., formerly in that service. The brothers at Danbury certainly have their bands full now, having four sets of dispatchers to work with — two in “JC,” one in “BS” and one in “DS,” the latter the C. N. E. at Hartford. “KA” Hopewell has been abolished, and all work is now done at "WJ” office. The Danbury Fair and the World’s series are only two weeks away, and after that a long, hard winter. I hope to have a few items from east of Dan- bury next time. T. A. A., Div. Cor. Central New England Ry. — Recently the O. R. T. secured a raise of $2.50 a week, $10 a month, or $120 a year for a non who promised to “come across” and has not yet made good. The dues for a year, including an insurance policy for $1000 costs only $18.60, leav- ing him a net profit of $101.40 per annum. He should keep his word. It always pays a man to do that. This might also apply to the nons at “JC” and “QA,” who started off on their two weeks’ vaca- tion recently with a large roll in their pockets. We hope they will enjoy themselves and return with enough left to buy a card. Don’t forget, boys, that the O. R. T. got those vacations for you. Don’t wait until our committee gets ready to go in again. Promises might not work so well next time unless some of them are kept in the meantime. We would be very glad to welcome Mr. Russell and Mr. Anson at “XC” as brothers. The latter relieved Bro. Smith at “XC” two weeks, after the death of his infant son. The boys will soon be in their new quarters in the new office building at “XC,” and invite the boys along the line to look it over with them. The C. N. E. has taken over the west end of Western Division of the N. H. R. R. — Danbury to Hopewell. This will give the boys some new jobs to bid on. Bro. Roy Yeager, from “MD,” is now on sec- ond Brewster, one of the new jobs. Out of five wires, we have only one to work on most of the time. Don’t lose patience because you can’t send all your business at once. We all work for the same company. Contention for the circuit is forbidden. Besides, you may be hurting a brother by it. The company is canvassing for brakemen on account of the new “full-crew” State Jaw. Bro. Joyce, “GD” tower, was relieved recently by Bro. Campbell, from “MD,” an old charter member of New Haven Division No. 29, and a staunch believer in our organization, who talks nothing but O. R. T. Mill Plains and “WJ” tower third are now up for bids — the first of the new jobs to go up. Boys, try to send me some news next month. E. L. C., Div. Cor., Cert. 263. Providence, R. I.y Div. No. 35. The regular monthly meeting was held August 16th, Bro. Conant presiding, Chief Telegrapher Vanderbcek being out of the city and unable to be present. The outing and field day held by this division at New Crescent Park was a pronounced success, credit for which is largely due to energetic work done by Bros. Haddock and Brenner. The dinner was one of the best ever eaten at this resort, and the sporting events all came off in good shape, to the enjoyment of all present. The attendance was larger than on a previous outing, thereby attest- ing to the popularity and ability of the committee. The Ladies’ Social Club co-operated with our committee, aiding materially in making the event a success, and we owe them our sincere thanks. Many ladies were present, including Mrs. R. F. Wilson, wife of the chief train dispatcher of the Providence Division. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1697 We were also honored by having with us Mr. Wilson and Second Vice-President T. L. Pierson; General Chairman Ross, Local Chairman G. E. Joslin, accompanied by his mother; Chief Teleg- rapher and Mrs. Vanderbeek and many others. The ball game was warmly contested. N. y. N. H. & H. R. R. — Bro. W. J. Smith, our genial and able secretary- treasurer, will soon leave South Swansea, Mass., agency and take up the arduous duties of the Kingston, R. I., agency. He has our best wishes for success. Bro. Vanderbeek was on New London “DP” first trick during August, Bro. Stahler being off on account of eye trouble. Bro. Black was off a few days on account of sickness, relieved by Witler, spare. Bro. Sheehan, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Provencher, Sharon Heights first. Bro. Coddere, relieved by spare man at Canton Jet., relieved Bro. Sargent, who relieved Bro. Brady, second Auburn tower, on vacation. Bro. Farrow relieved Bro. Fred Farrow, Boston switch, on vacation, and Mr. Lillie relieved Bro. Davis, first Boston switch, on vacation. The Franklin and Jackson street electric towers at Worcester, Mass., opened for service August 17th and 24th, respectively. Mr. Margerium, from third Mech, bid in second Worcester. Other assignments on bid were: Bro. George Hebert, second Woodlawn to second Elmwood; Bro. Ever- ett Gardiner, third Promenade street (electric) to third Boston switch lever, vice W. Withington, to second Canton Jet.; Bro. Tronve to third Shan- nock, relieved on second West Mansfield by Bro. Jackson, from Red Bridge; Bro. Farrow, spare, to third East Foxboro; Bro. Black, second East Fox- boro to third Sharon pit, vice Bro. Spencer, to second Woodlawn; Mr. Lillie, spare, to second Wood River Jet., vice Bro. McConnell, to second Apponaug, vice Bro. Feeney, who relieved Bro. Barden on East Foxboro first, who went to third Franklin street tower, Worcester. Bro. Mignault relieved Bro. Gardiner, first Hills Grove, who goes to Valley Falls third, vice Bro. Toadvine, who relieved our good old stand-by, Bro. Griffith, on first there, who goes to first Franklin street, Worcester. Bro. Collomer is on second West Mansfield pending bid; Bro. Ben Farrow is on second Bos- ton switch, and Bro. Hall bid in third leverman at Northup avenue, leaving split trick up for bid. J. D. V., Div. Cor. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. Friday, September 12th, at our last monthly meeting, the advisability of moving our division to Stamford was discussed. Bro. Shields made a motion that we meet alternately at New Rochelle and Stamford. This motion was sent out by mail and every brother given an opportunity to vote. Bro. Tiger was absent on account of illness. Bro. Ross gave an interesting talk. Hope the boys all turned out at the big joint meeting at 125th street, New York City, on September 29th. N. y. N. H. & H. R. R. — Bro: W. H. Russell assigned third tower 62. Bro. Merrifield, tower 38, is off sick. Bro. Meyerhoff went to Niagara Falls with his family on his vacation. Bro. Kilpatrick, on vacation, took in Chicago, Denver, etc., perhaps getting married. Bro. Duryea, on eight days* vacation, went to Niagara Falls. Bro. H. Flanigan, first trick load dispatcher, on two weeks' vacation, relieved by Bro. Dewitt. Bro. “Kid” Northam took a little flier down in Virginia recently, meeting his cousin — Bro. Spears, from Division 178, who hails from Panama. It is always fair weather When good fellows get together. Bro. J. Lynch, second load dispatcher, is about to harvest his apples. If the apples are as good as “Johnny,” they must be all AA-1. P. S. — I expect some samples. Bro. Seaman, our good-natured secretary and treasurer, has changed his address. No trouble to find him; he’s the most popular man in his election district. Is it true that Bro. Reif, our popular C. T., is expecting to join the benedicts? “I should worry” says Ted. “Don’t blame it all on Broadway.” The load dispatcher’s new office will probably be ready for occupancy in about a month. It is up to date in every respect, with steam heat, run-, ning water, a new-style four-panel switchboard with vplt and ammeters and control switches of the new- est patterns. Come up and see us. Saw Bros. Haig and Shields at “NR” recently, looking “real chirpy.” Wish Bro. Frank Gallager would send me some I. & N. notes. Harlem River Branch boys all on the job; plenty of work and good men to do it. It’s time to close shop now. Out with the lights. Good night. Div. Com., Cert. 123. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The all-wise God has seen fit to call home our brother, Dana S. Wooley, a tried and true brother, a loyal friend and faithful in the discharge of his duties, and, Whereas, We are grief-stricken because of the loss of one whom we knew as a true and loyal member; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of New Rochelle Division 37, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing wife and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. Wm. O'Brien, P. A. Haag, D. Kenny, Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1698 The Railroad Telegrapher. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. B. & M. R. J?.— At the September meeting twenty-five members were present. Nine new names were balloted on and accepted. Bro. D. J. McDonald, of Woburn, was elected local chairman for Southern Division. Bro. Lowell R. Clark, Melrose second, has been in great demand of late, having been detailed to Reading and Oak Grove to help out. Operators being scarce, his place was filled by non-operators. Bro. George L. Young, agent at Oak Grove, took two weeks’ vacation in New Hampshire and South- ern States. John Currier, agent Linden, on the Overland Route, recently visited Mount Uncanoonuc, but found no brigands there. L. W. Ricker will remain at New Durham as agent. W. D. Lines from York Beach succeeds P. E. Mears at end of double track, Cummings, Me. Mr. Mears goes to Hampton, N. H., as agent. Work is resumed on the new tower at Gardner, which will be put in service soon. Bro. Clifton, our local chairman, has resumed work, after a well-deserved vacation in Maine. Bro. Clifton is a hard worker and devoted to the interests of the boys on his division. Bro. Niins relieved Bro. Custeau at Waltham tower, while Bro. CampbeU, an old Erie veteran, worked the split trick. Bro. Jones, of West Cambridge tower, is with us again, after a trip to the wilJs of Maine. He says Knowles has nothing on him when it comes to the “primitive man” act. Bro. Hdye, who relieved him, also relieved Bro. Simpson, West Cambridge tower, on vacation. Bros. Nims, of Waltham, and Rayno, of Weston, escaped from their strenuous duties for awhile, the latter in New Hampshire, relieved by Bro. H. J. Glover, of Wayland. Bro. C. R. Cole, agent Wayland, has the prettiest little new house in town. Now for a family to fill it. Justin Clark, for so many years at South Law- rence nights, is seriously ill. The telegraph position at Waverly, on the Fitch- burg Division, has been abolished. T. B. Gray, Div. Cor. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. The regular meeting for September was called to order by our worthy chief, Bro. Van Nostrand, on Saturday evening, September 13th. A large amount of business was disposed of and a number of new members taken in. Brothers, do not let the opportunity escape you to strengthen the Order when a desirable non is working close to you, but get after him and secure his application. This is the way as individuals to better your conditions. Among the newly initiated are: Sister E. II. Drake, Northpmt; Bios. Henry Rugan, Phil A. Cahill and Robert Aider, Jamaica; 1‘rances Heyle- inan, Mincola; Win. M. Harriett, Richmond Hill; James F. Holden, Brooklyn; Jos. Curriale, Lyn- brook; Geo. F. Chapman, Clarenceville; Lawrence A. Maher, Winfield; Alfred L. Bowles, Seaford, and Martin J. Pape. Keep after them until you get every desirable non-mqpiber on the road; then -we can get what we ask for. L. I. R. R. Notes — Bro. George Swan, third “FT” Flatbush avenue Brooklyn, is visiting in Washington, relieved by Bro. E. H. Decker, first “EX” Flatbush avenue, and he by Bro. Cornell. Bro. Sam Adams, agent Stratton avenue, and wife spent a pleasant vacation visiting up the Hudson. Bro. E. W. Nicholson and bride visited relatives and friends in Maryland recently. Bro. W. J. Reiser, agent Bushwick Jet., and wife are visiting Niagara Falls. Bro. E. C. Seymour, who served the company faithfully for many years, has resigned the Doug- laston agency to work for Uncle Sam as post- master there. Best wishes for your success, “SI.” , Bro. W. S. Leahy, relief agent No. 2, is on a jaunt taking in Chicago, Denver and other West- ern points of interest, including Grand Canyon. Bro. C. C. Nicholson and wife spent two weeks in Baltimore, relieved by Mr. Cornell. Sister Gafga, of Roslyn, has at last broken the reputation for single blessedness by joining the newlyweds. The boys have waited a long time for a good smoke from Frank. Bro. Brooker is relieving at Oyster Bay; Mr. Dickson, first, resigned. Sister Leonard is a fre- quent visitor at the dressmaker’s. “When is it going to be?” Bro. Rust, agent Long Beach, on two weeks’ vacation, visited friends and relatives in Delaware. Bro. T. F. Gafney, relieving on third “RJ” pending bids, is anxious to get back to “J.” Bro. P. T. Mackin and wife and Bro. Sam Adams and wife took in the Mardi gras at Coney Island, and the boys are still barking. Bro. Decker, our first vice-chief, is a strong candidate for the New York American world’s series. We hope he wins. Bro. Thos. Dryden and wife spent two weeks visiting relatives and friends at Franklin City, Va., where oysters are plentiful. There is wide-spread sympathy for the two brothers on the Oyster Bay branch since the late trains from Northport were taken off. Jack and Burke are in the gloom. Leave it to Mark and Nick. Walking is good. Bro. G. M. Hastings was off a few days on a trip to Washington, D. C. Bro. Cady, while attending court at Roslyn, was relieved by Bro. Brooker. Bro. Corrigan, of Corona, is enjoying a well- earned vacation. Bio. C. A. Collyer, of Speonk, bid in Good Ground agency, vice Bro. Hilborn, going with the New Haven. Bro. Liscomb bid in Speonk agency, relieved as telegrapher there by E. W. Tuttle, from Eastport. Bro. Tillinghast, agent, expects to land the Eastport position. We wish him good luck. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1699 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Murphy, of Glen Cove, returned from two weeks' vacation, visiting Lake George. W. C. Gerard, clerking at Eastport all summer, has gone to Patchogue freight office, there being three new clerkships created there — two at $60 and one at $55. Bro. Hill, at Glen Cove, is to be congratulated for getting rid of the Adams Express work, and deserves credit for the way he handled the com- bined service. We hope Allen can attend the meetings now. We have missed him for a long time. Cert. 16. Campbellton, N. B.f Div. No. 61. Intercolonial Railway of Canada — The last meeting of the faithful was held in Campbellton. Among the brothers present were: S. & T. Ward, Chairman McMillan, Bros. Barton, Spencer, Dabe, Morrisette and McKay. Some of the boys better wake up and attend- more promptly. Chief Dispatcher Bray will re- lieve as many of you as he can and no excuse will be taken. Bro. Hubbard has relieved Mr. Corrigan, who goes to Chatham Junction nights; Bro. Wood to “NK,” and Bro. Bondreau to “BV." Bro. Guy Lutes is on his honeymoon. A few of the best operators passed examinations for train dispatchers lately. Some of the old bucks are discouraged. The bull moose season is now on and hope the boys will all get a good large set of horns. Some of the' boys better send me a few notes each month, so we can hold our place in The Telegrapher. Cert. No. 93. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call from our midst our es- teemed brother, J. A. Theberge, and Whereas, We realize that Division No. 61 has lost a true and faithful member, and his family have lost a devoted husband and loving father, and been brought to face a sorrow, the like of which comes only to those who have lost, the bitterness of which can only be healed by Him who has suffered for us, and Whereas, Our hearts go out in sympathy to each other and join in an endless chain which binds us firmly to that rock, the foundation of love and true principles of union; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Campbellton Division No. 61 of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers extend to the bereaved family our deep- est and most sincere sympathy, and be it further Resolved , That in token of our love and esteem for our dear brother, a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing family of our deceased brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. G. 1*. Ward, L. G. Morrisette, R. A. MacMillan, Committee. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. The night meeting last month was called to order at 8:25 p. m., Worthy Chief Bro. Kerns presiding. Four more names were added to the roll, showing that our dragnet is still in good working condition and always ready to land some of those expert dodgers. There was a good delegation present including our general chairman; Bro. M. D. McLaughlin, of the Grand, wireless operator at the Charleston navy yard, and Bro. G. W. Nichols, of Division 134, from Filenes Marconi station, who favored us with interesting talks upon affairs connected with their calling which were highly appreciated. Come again, boys. ' The slogan for this meeting is best paraphrased by the term, “Be an active ‘member." Activity is not alone urged upon those who attend meetings, but upon everyone. It is desired to promote and retain a solid membership on each of the various divisions. Bro. McDermott informs me we need but a few more names, together with the present number of delinquents, to place “Old 89" beyond the 400 mark, something that has not been accom- plished since the B. & M. boys left us some years ago, although we have been very close to it. Can we do it again, and are you willing to help? “We sure are." Good for you! Then let us get busy at once. Remember we have for a long time been talking about the “Ban- ner Division" of the East. We must make good now, and would suggest that each of you perform the part of the “Good Shepherd” in your imme- diate vicinity and guide all nons and delinquents into the right path. Your influence and a personal interview may have even a greater effect than that of the general or local chairmen. These brothers have interested themselves in each case, but are handicapped by reason of your silence and In- difference, which is generally construed by the nons to mean that you are satisfied and willing to pay the freight, which is the reason you find so many with brazen effrontery, accepting all the bene- fits and continually looking for more. Both the Grand and local secretaries have swamped these nons with circular letters, therefore you should get busy on your own account. Our worthy chief, since the beginning of the present term, has ten names to his credit, two of his most recent acquisitions with a rating of 26 and 38 years. Taking this into consideration, with the fact that he sacrifices a day’s pay once each month to preside at the daylight meeting, as does also Bro. McDermott, is proof positive that our officers are doing all in their power to accomplish results. They can not do it all alone and your co-operation is absolutely necessary and requested. Now, come to the meetings and see what is going on. Bro. barrel, of Mansfield, is on the retired list. He still retains his membership and is always found in his old place at meetings. Let us have an entertainment committee for the winter months to break the monotony and also promote good fellowship. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1700 The Railroad Telegrapher. N. y., N. H. & H. R. R. — We are glad to wecoine to our ranks Bro. Thuresons, agent at Jamaica Plains, and Bro. Hunt, agent at Roxbury, both valued employes with many years of rating, which is a good recommenda- tion in itself. They have reached the pension limit, but the fascination for railroad work and the fact that they are both still young men will find them with us a long time yet, and we hope actively, too. Bro. Frank White, relief agent, is back at the general office at Hartford, after relieving Bro. Wm. Murphey at Franklin; Mr. Kelley at Nor- wood and Mr. Brown at Norwood Central. Bro. E. C. Terry, formerly of Willimantic, has been retained by the B. of L. E. to defend Engi- neer Miller, who figured In the wreck at Walling- ford. He is also a personal friend of Gov. Baldwin, of Connecticut. Some of us are so engrossed with our private business that we can’t pay due attention to our union, which is also a private matter. Get wise. It falls to the lot of Bro. Jack Francis to be chosen as chairman of committees that have weighty questions. The reason is .because he knows how. A larger attendance is looked for at our meet- ings, now that cold weather has set in. Ask for my self-addressed, stamped envelopes. The rest is easy. I want some notes. Bardol, Cor. Addison, N. Y., Div. No. 108. Buffalo & Susquehanna R. R. — Bro. H. L. Cummings assisted Bro. F. J. Taylor at Hamburg during fair week. Miss E. E. Thomas, of Arcade, on a week’s vacation the latter part of August, relieved by I). C. Butler, who also relieved Mr. Berger at Wellsville a few days. Bro. W. A. Faulkner, of Sandusky, spent a few days at his old home in Osceola during the “dog days.” He was relieved by G. A. Lewis. Bro. Cummings, of Crystal Lake, on a month’s vacation, was relieved by Relief Agent Champlin. L. D. Franklin, of Belfast, while in Buffalo a week, was relieved by J. L. Brown, with H. W. Madison on second and G. A. Lewis on third. Later Mr. Brown took his two weeks’ vacation. Bro. M. D. Conable, of Cutler Summit, we understand, is “bidding” on the agency at Ilickox. Bro. J. K. Robinson visited his parents at Elk- land three days in August, relieved by Bro. Cummings. The Misses Scull and Blakely and Mr. Jarrett, at Weedville, will soon be up to date, making the Thiid District solid again. Bro. White, at Juneau, was disappointed in tak- ing an extended trip West this summer, as there was no one to relieve him. We expect to see Bro. Clark at Hick’s Run develop into a cowboy, as a big cattle ranch is going to be started at his place. Bro. B. E. Nelson, while on his honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls, etc., was relieved by Mr. Logue. We wish the happy couple much joy. Bro. Groff, of Wharton, visited his two children at his brother’s home in Buffalo recently. Bro. Furman was off a few days recently visit- ing at his home in Bradford. Bro. Ross, off several days at Wharton, was relieved by Mr. Logue, with Bro. Beifield on second. Bro. Lupola is getting to be quite a lineman. Bro. C. E. Belcher, of Osceola, attended the Westfield Fair on September 10th. Bro. Cole has moved his family from Cowan- esq ue to Westfield. The meeting called at Galeton for September 9th was postponed by request of Bro. Haskins until September 15th, on account of sickness in his family. The meeting was fairly well attended and considerable business transacted. More of our members, however, should arrange to attend these meetings. That is the place to work for the good of the Order as well as ourselves. Bro. Arthur A. Locke, on his honeymoon to Fredericksburg, Va., and other points of interest, was relieved by Mr. Hoadley, a new man. Con gratulations to the happy couple. W. C. Carpenter, relieved by Mr. Hoadley at the Western Union Bridge Street office Galeton, relieves Mr. Estep at “FX,“ gone to Canada. Bro. Locke relieved Mr. Fiske, agent Knoxville, on vacation. Bro. Smith was called back to Westfield from his six weeks’ leave of absence owing to the illness of our reliable relief man, Bro. “Duf” English, who was stricken with malaria fever. After several weeks of illness at the home of his parents in Westfield, Bro. English was ‘able to relieve Bro. Smith again for a few days while visiting at his home. Bro. Paul W. Outman, now with the N. Y. C. Middlesport, N. Y.t visited his parents in West- field recently. Many thanks to Bros. Cummings, of Crystal Lake, and Haskins, of Sinnemahoning, for their valuable assistance with this write-up, and I hope they will continue to help a little each month. Cert. 39. Hamilton, Ont.f Dfv. No. 155. Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. — Sunday, September 14th, was a banner day for No. 155, as about 20 members turned out and had a group photo taken, which will appear in The Telegrapher in due course. We regret that Bro. W. H. Staniland, owing to illness, was unable to be present, Bro. Hinchey taking his place. After the lodge business had been transacted we had a fine supper, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Nearly all of the boys have now returned from their vacations. Bro. G. II. Andrews, operator and ticket clerk Brantford, has returned after a pleasant lay-off of six weeks, relieved by Bro. Smith, of Jerseyville. and he by Mrs. Smith, who is willing to become one of us when the seniority list comes out. I received a batch of circulars relative to the proposed eight-hour law for telegraphers, tower- men, etc., and I mailed a copy to each member. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1701 who will please turn them in to Bro. G. D. Robert- son, Box 205, Welland, Ont., promptly. Do not neglect It as it is an important move in the right direction. Any one wishing one of the photos of the officers and members will please remit me 50c, which does not cover the cost, but we want to see one in, the home of every member. Bro. R. F. McKinley, Vinemount nights, at “UK” nights during my holidays, was relieved by Bro. J. Upper, of the G. T. R. It now reads Bro. A. E. Phalen, second Aber- deen days, and again we have hung out the sign “100 per cent.” Bro. W. Malcolm, of the C. P.N R., and an old operator from Coyle, who bid in the agency there, has been transferred to our division. Bro. J. R. Wilkinson, Didsbury, Alta, nights, on two months' furlough, is visiting his mother at Grassies. He says conditions in the West are great for a young man willing to grow up with the country. E. D. A., Sec.-Treas. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our Almighty Father, who knoweth all things fcest and doeth all things well, has taken to His care the beloved wife of Bro. Allen T. Smiley, and Whereas, In full realization of his great loss we sorely lack fitting words to express our con- solation, but direct him to our Creator, the ever- ready Comforter; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Division No. 156, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to Bro. Smiley our heartfelt sympathy in this his sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That this memorial be spread upon the minutes of the division, a copy sent to the bereaved brother, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. James Melville, Lenord D. Dodge, Thos. W. Murphy, Committee. Grand Trunk Ry. Fifteenth District — Several new members have been secured recently. We now have only one non between Stratford and Sarnia Tunnel, and he is on vacation in British Columbia where we can not get at him. This record speaks well for the boys on the west end. Stratford dispatcher’s office is now, for the first time in the history of the road, solid O. R. T., both dispatchers and operators. The dispatchers' line-up on the 15th District tricks are: Bro. G. Hodgins, first; Bro. E. W. Harris, second, and Bro. J. L). Craig, third. On the 22 d and 23d District: Bro. A. Webster, first, Bro. J. Stinson, second, and Bro. E. H. Tretheway, third. Bros. F. Holman, C. C. Leavitt, A. C. .Harris and R. Ilyde are the four relieving dispatchers who handle “OD” telegraph office when not relieving any of »he regular dispatchers. On the east end, between Stratford arid Toronto, there are no nons among the operators. The nons among the agents are: W. Holwell, Brampton; H. S. Holmes, Acton West, and J. Milhausen, Berlin. Bro. J. J. Knight, of Guelph, and Bro. J. Hogarth, of Galt, are delinquent. Among the new members arc: Bro. R. Harvey, agent, and W. Duffus, day operator, Parkhill; Bro. Wider, New Hamburg nights, and Bro. W. Hod- gins, Guelph Jet. nights. Bro. J. Hunter is relieving Bro. J. Buchanan at Georgetown, on vacation. Bro. Rollings, now relieving Bro. McPhall at Weston, is handling his first position as an opera- tor, and had his card before he even drew his first pay. Bro. McPhail has not yet recovered from his joy at the new addition, but we hope to hear him back on the phone again before long. Bro. H. A. Stewart, West Toronto days, removed to Sunnyside soon after getting his card, Bro. Ward, from the C. P. R., succeeding him. Bro. Tom Hushin, West Toronto nights, now wears the button. Bro. Herb. Jackson, agent Norval, is now up to date. Bro. Lome Hewitt, Acton West nights, was right there with “the dough” the minute he drew his first pay. With two workers like Bros. Dopfer and Hewitt at Acton West surely we will hear good news of Mr. Holmes shortly. W. A. Brent, now relieving Bro. Wiemert at Brampton and L. Acheson, relieving Agent Dore at Lucan, will be up to date first pay day. Assistants Barnes, of Ailsa; Craig and McCann, of Lucan, are both itching to be placed as opera- tors so that they can get the “cardboard.” This is encouraging. Keep up the good work, boys. Let me know if any nons show up on this pike, and we will put them through their paces. Drop me any news items you know of for the monthly write-up. Cert. 1469. Twenty-first, Twenty second, Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Districts — G. E. Smith, of the C. P. R., is relieving at Brussels agency, now advertised. Send R. J. Murray, agent at Ethel, a copy of this Telegrapher and a set of blank application forms. “Jim” will not go back on the boys. Milverton, Newton, Listowel and Gowanstown all solid. “Dangerous for nons.” Bro. W. Russell, Harriston days, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Dolphin. Bro. J. T. Rose, agent Chesley, is being re- lieved by W. Briggs, former agent at Paisley, Guelph and Brantford. Tara agency is now advertised, vice Bro. Harvey Smith, resigned. Bro. Archie McKay is at Shallow Lake agency pending bulletin. Bro. Gotby, Owen Sound, is being relieved by Mr. Chester, a new man. Would like to have Bro. J. T. Clancv, agent at Cargill, keep me posted of the doings on the Southampton branch. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1702 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. N. A. Walford, agent at Walkerton lately, succeeded S. D. Croft, now traveling freight agent, vice H. MacDougald, who is not a telegrapher, succeeded R. E. Waugh as agent at Stratford. Bro. W. J. Kyle, agent at Clifford, lately suc- ceeded ex-Bro. Taylor, now traveling auditor. Bro. Ranney, agent Gladstone, is being relieved by Bro. C. A. Slee. Bro. F. H. Beattie, .agent Hespeler, succeeded Bro. N. A. Walford. Bro. G. E. McTaggart, agent Blyth, our popu- lar local chairman, has his bands full handling the 21st, 22d, 23d and 24th districts, and is justly entitled to all the support you boys can give him. Bro. N. J. Dore, agent, and Bro. Brand, days at Exeter, are two of our new members. Bro. Forrester is relieving H. G. Simmons at Simcoe days. Bros. I. Laschinger and R. W. Loftus are re- lieving the agents on the north branches. Berlin nights is now advertised. Understand Bro. Charlie Ober intends going West. Peters- burg agency is also on bulletin, Bro. L. Fox going to the G. T. Pac. Bro. Hogarth at Galt is being relieved by A. F. Green. Cert. 1469. Grand Trunk Pacific. Lake Superior Division, Districts One and Two — Bro. Fitzjerald, Transcona days, was obliged to work both tricks bn account of Mr. McLean resigning, until relieved by Mr. Conrad, who re- lieved Bro. J. A. Duncan, of Dott, on holidays, Mr. Keating going to Dott nights. Mr. Middlemiss made a trip to Winnipeg and forgot to return. Our brother and stand-by at Millidge has re- turned from his vacation. Dispatchers Jackson and Runions, who changed oil for a short time, are now back on their regular tricks again. Our new schedule, secured a short time ago, shows that we must maintain our strength and membership and continue to add each year. It has again been demonstrated that the O. R. T. is a good old boat to ride in, well equipped to weather hard gales, which we sometimes encounter in securing new schedules. We have secured a raise in pay, which it took some time to win and your dues have been the same as usual, and now it is up to the boys to pay them each term, as our general chairman, committees or local chairmen can not secure new schedules if they do not get the sup- port and foundation to stand on. Now, brothers, let us show our appreciation in the strongest possible manner. Those who have not joined the Order should do so at once and members remit promptly for their semi-annual dues. The old adage: “Get all you can and keep what you have" applies to us in strong terms. It has been clearly shown to us that our only salva- tion lies in the Older, and we trust you will all respond to this call the same as you do to all other calls. Cb»t. 1295, Div. Cor. Third District— Our general chairman, Bro. R. L. Harrop, paid us a flying visit recently, going as far as Dona and returning on No. 3. He had the glad hand for the carded fans and the fatherly advice to the nons. Work trains were taken off about the 18th, and things lined up for the wheat rush. This has proved a banner year for farmers, and business should be good this fall. Bro. Plunkett, Fort William, resigned, relieved by Bro. Woodsworth, from “MS,” relieved by Bro. Chamberlain, “MS'*- nights. Sorry to lose “PN.” He is a good man, and was always on the job and ready to do a favor whenever possible. Understand he is going with the Southern Pacific. Mr. Corrael, from the East, is at “MS" nights pending bulletin. He has promised to join us as soon as the pay wagon shows up. To date we have been very fortunate with the new-comer* Any who were not lined up on their arrival have either joined since or given their promise. Brothers, see that the necessary documents are forwarded to Mr. Corrael at Mission. Bro. Lawless, second trick dispatcher, off a few weeks, was relieved by Bro. Russell, from Regina. Bro. Cording transferred Bridge 15 to Flett; Bro. Gale transferred to Division 1, i* moving his household goods to Oscar and will remain with us. Understand Bro. Fanning, Empire Ave. Jet., is making some fancy deals in real estate these days. Now that the blueberry season is over, Bro. Ward at Tannin is spending his spare moments figuring on the fur business, with the intention, I believe, of starting up in opposition to the H. B. Company. Our old friend, Bro. Christenson, has not re- turned from the stampede at Winnipeg. Some of those cowgirls must have roped him. “Criss * is a winner. Understand Bro. Reight, nights at Raith, is building a new house. Believe congratulations are in order. Bro. Manley, Raith days, is doing a few stunts with the frying pan. Mrs. Manley is visiting rela- tives in the States. Raith is now a terminal agency, open for appli- cations. Some flossy job, 12 hours and $.115 per. The high cost of living is a live question with Bro. Bradbury at Larson. Claims bread coats "two-bits" a loaf in that jungle town. “JD,” Cert. 1335. Grand Trunk Western R. R. WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH THE NEWS. ( Resolved , That some dollar watches will run just as fast as one that is up to the standard, but of course do not keep as accurate time. With apologies to those who have helped.) Did you ever stop to think. When “Stub’s” news was on the “blink," And you wondered why — On this division they were so shy? That you knew of changes by the pair. But to send them in you didn’t care. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1703 “That job’s a snap, ‘hully gee!’ Why ain’t they there, where they ought to be? It’s his duty to get them, that we know, He should attend to biz and not be so slow/’ “Stub” don’t deny it — to blame sure is he. Apologize he does, a time, two or three. Slips in the collar, of course kind o’ slow, Then shoves on his pen, but the “blinger” won’t go. Then he jumbles the wires and there tries to see, And scratches his head where the hair ought to be. He mumbles abjut his snap and takes a fresh “chaw,” But you needn’t mind him — his head’s made of straw. Then “bang” goes his temper — “bingety-biff 1” And the crazy old fool commences like this: “I can’t see the reason, I’ll swear I can’t see, Why so few items were sent in to me!’’ He’s crazy about the news, you know, And is only trying to cut a big show. But as he is a brother and not a big non. Send him a bunch and watch him “go some.” "Each honored member along the old pike Try now to help him with all of your might, And when be gets going, we’ll all see the fun. As you never can lose out by helping the dumb. Grand Trunk Western Notes — Our write-up this month is very short. It is needless to say why. If you are interested, this means you. Please forward me the happenings you know of so they will reach me by the 20th of each month. Only one brother sent me a letter with news this month. If our write-ups get much shorter we will have to discard them same as you do the empty coal bucket each spring. With your help we can have a nice write-up each month. If you do not help it shows you are not interested, therefore it is' useless for me to continue. We will undoubtedly know the outcome of the new schedule which our committee has been work- ing on by the time this reaches you. and hope for the best. The dispatchers are 95 per cent solid east of the viver. Will soon .be able to say the same of those on this side. Mr. Perry, from Olivet, relieved the agent at H'aslett two days while off at the State fair. Tiro. Brophy. second Tunnel Yard, who spent his vacation at Portland and Old Orchard, Maine, stopped off at Montreal and London, Canada, on his return trip, and had a fine time; relieved by I*. D. Clark, who failed to return to work after pay day. 1’t. Huron terminal is solid with exception of our old friend, Hammond. We all have our records and he is no exception. A new depot is being built at Bclvuc. The boys say it’s to be a dandy. Dispatcher Tyler, west end, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Dispatcher Kay. Bro. Brandon, third Morrice, spent the day with his folks in Emmett recently. Bro. Fairchilds, third Charlotte, is now with the M. C., relieved by Jas. F. Grubbs. We all wish Bro. Fairchilds success. The stork recently presented yours truly with an eight-pound “knight of the key.” Bro. Davis, of Sedley, visited with friends recently at Imlay City. Night Chief Downey, on vacation, was relieved by Dispatcher Neil. Extra Dispatcher Geo. Kay was back with us again while Mr. Neil was off. Telegrapher Curwin is now in “W’l” office. It is now Bros. B. O. Butler at Flint, E. P. Vanaradale, Chicago, and E. P. Wardell at Imlay City. Bro. J. B. Ide, at Hamburg, has been trans- ferred from the M. C. to Division No. 1. “Stub.” Wabash Ry. Decatur Division — The meeting at Forrest on August 31, while not so well attended as it should have been, was, nevertheless, an inspiration to those who did at- tend. We were convinced by documentary evi- dence that business has been good for our local chairman, Bro.* Nash, since his election. You should have been there and heard for yourself the nature of the various cases he has had to deal with, and then you would envy him his position. You would have had explained to you the full proceedings of the last conference with the com- mittee and the present state of negotiations, etc., for, be it remembered, the negotiations are not concluded, but simply postponed for the present, with the understanding that ours is to be the first committee entertained when the financial atmos- phere clears somewhat. The boys north of Forrest owe an apology for not turning out better than they did and the next time a meeting is called they had better be on hand or send a good excuse. We should have at least one representative from each three-man. station. If you don’t come out and attend these meetings what can you expect? We are told that in South America the wild asses form themselves in herds and when attacked form a circle with their heads in and their heels out and whatever approaches them gets a warm recep- tion. They get together for their own good, for their own protection. I think the telegraphers can profit by taking a lesson from the wild asses. They allow nothing to scatter them, but in their wild state seem to realize the necessity of organiz- ing for their own good. Are you intelligent enough to grasp the idea? Get together and do your kicking. Don’t stay home and do it. Read and study your side of the proposition. Wisdom docs not consist of the number of books you read, but the kind you read. Your industrial master don't read working ciass literature. Why don’t you? There is no identity of interest between the man who works and the man who shirks, the one who makes and the one who takes. The reason you Digitized by kjOOQle

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1704 The Railroad Telegrapher. arc poor is because you are paid two dollars for making an article and then charged ten dollars ^.if you wish to purchase it. Do you get that? The fellows who promise to join provided we will get some certain concessions for them should remember that if we could get all we want with- out organizing it would not be necessary to organ- ize or maintain an organization. We need more of the faith and confidence of Father Thurston, who lias gone to his rest, when he first organized the telegraphers, and the courage of those who stood by him when it meant putting their jobs in jeopardy to be blacklisted, and even ostracised by some of their fellow-telegraphers. These men seeing the necessity for organization, had the courage to join. What can we think of the men who refuse to join now when all the hardships of pioneering have been surmounted?. The conclusion we must inevitably arrive at is: That they are not loyal to themselves, their families nor their class, unless they carry a card; and sick- ness or some other adversity should only be accepted as a temporary excuse. John Hampton Davis, second Lodge, is laying off, relieved by Mr. Clayton. The automatic block service between Morrison- ville and Taylofvillc has been installed and will soon be in service to Litchfield. Clarksdale nights closed, extra man there going to Brisbane. Bro. Overholt, extra Granite City second, on north end as extra agent a few days, relieved man on Mitchell second, who went to Brisbane a’so. Bro. J. James has returned from the C. X. VV. and reported to chief dispatcher at Peru. Wife of Bro. Moore, second Raymond, and mother of Bro. O. McClurg were in St. Louis recently. John Tirney, “H” office Decatur, has returned from second Taylorville, and Mr. Puckett has returned to third there. Bro. Stine, second Boody, and wife, visited in Granite City recently. Bro. McClurg and Local Chairman Nash, Sister Morgan, first Mt. c^live, and Mr. Wells, agent Mt. Olive, took in the big show at Litchfield recently. Bro. Nash went to Forrest from there to hold a meeting. Bro. Byrne, third Boody, was in Granite City recently. George Hyde, at Granite City, and a few others in the same boat, expect a raise every few days. They belong to that class of nons who see no good in carrying a card and forget if it wasn’t for the O. R. T. they would be working for $45 a month. Bro. McClurg relieved Bro. Logsdon, agent Palmer, while off adjusting his fire insurance. Bro. Logsdon had the ill luck to have his house and almost all his household goods burn up recently. Bro. Bartlett and family motored to Taylorville recently. It is now Bro. E. C. Martz at Banks, also Bro. R. II. James, Granite City. Bro. Cannon, Granite City, is relieving Agent Wolf at Milmine, on vacation. Bro. Ben Singleton is back in “XD” after tak ing in the sights in Bloomington two week*. Bro. Pearce, third Cerro Gordo, on vacation, taking in Chicago and Niagara Falls, was relieved by X on Me Each ren. Some of the nons on the north end told the local chairman they didn’t see why they should get a card, if we got a raise why they would get it too. When any of those fellows want a favor don't forget our motto. Ask your non neighbor to get a card. Talk the matter over with him, and don’t give up until you get him to join. Don’t forget to attend when the next meeting is called. No more excuses accepted, as you can all get permission for the asking. Many thanks to Bros. Hefner and McClurg for their assistance in this write-up. Will thank Bro. Lynk, at Manhattan, in advance, for some items. Also wish the brothers east of Bement would send me a few by the 20th. R. Veech, Cert. 1613. Cerro Gordo, 111. Detro t Division, Third District — Bro. F. Hitchingham, third “BO” tower, was off for a few days, relieved by a new man, who went with the W. U. at Detroit. Bro. Floyd Osborne has returned to second Romulus, relieved on third Montpelier by Extra Dispatcher Martin. Bro. Earnest Crook and wife, of Milan, are en- joying a vacation in the West, relieved by Mr. Hamilton, from the C., M. & St. P. Bro. B. L. Roberts has resumed work at Hollo- way, Bro. Mason going to his regular job at Alvordton. Bro. Paul Heath, second North Morenci, was off a few days recently. Bro. Ward Miller, agent Munson, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Desgrange, and he by Mr. Kline. A. D. Davis, agent Britton, is on vacation in the West. The Safety Always meeting of September 15tli was well attended at Montpelier by the brothers. Would like to see more of these meetings, as we all had a nice time. Cert. 197. Moberly Division — Local Chairman Hampton asked me to handle the correspondence between St. Louis and I)es Moines, therefore I will be pleased to have the boys on the 14th, 15th and 16th districts send me all the items they can by the 20th of the month, in care of the ot. Louis general office. Mr. Nixon, out of the service for some months on account of sickness, is relieving the boys in the general office for their vacations. Bro. Wheeler, “CM” St. Louis, has returned after a three weeks’ visit “with relatives in Jeff. City.” We have no evidence to the contrary. Sister Jones, “GM” St. Louis, was off thirty days visiting relatives in Montpelier, Ohio. The three additional men given “GM” means continuous service. Don’t forget, boys, to see that symbol reports pertaining to RED and GREEN ball freight are filed for transmission promptly, making every possible effort to get them off, showing your time filed. Mr. Horan, of Moberly. Mr. Snider, from the general office, K. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1705 C. S., Kansas City, and Bro. Talley, from the Mo. Pac., Little Rock, are filling the three new posi- tions pending bulletin. The -Missouri Pacific, “a Gould line/’ gets con- siderably more than the Wabash men, because they have the cards and stand back of their committee ready for anything. They get what they go for. Why should we not try the same way? If one Gould line can get it, why can’t all? It all comes from the same pockets. Boys, get after a few eligible nons on the division. Some would un- doubtedly come across if asked. Try to land them. Cut out the favors to nons after you have asked them to come in. *‘No card, no favors.” Brothers, it’s a case of hold on your hats all the way, now that Decatur, Peru and Detroit Divisions have • taken the stand to help the cause, thereby employ- ing only such men as can show an up-to-date. C. \V. Layton, Cert. 2147. St. Louis Division— I want to thank Bro. Quick for that beautiful book ot constitutions sent me. It is a beauty and something that 1 can keep always to remember his sincere friendship. Bro. E. R. Schaefer, Wellsville second, has resigned. Sorry to lose him and wish him success wherever he may go; relieved on bid by Bro. B. F. Oney. Bro. J. C. Maddux, agent Cordovia, on vacation, touring the West; Bro. H. A. Trimble relieving. Bro. D. E. Noonan, agent Coatesville, and his good wife, are enjoying the sights around Niagara Palls — his first vacation in seven years; relieved by Bro. H. L. Southern. Bro. Eraser, agent Glenwood, and his good wife, are now at Hot Springs, Ark., for the benefit of Mrs. Fraser's health. May she soon recover and return to Missouri; relieved by Relief Agent R. C. Taylor. Dispatcher Ernest Horan is now working second trick east temporarily. Ernest is a good fellow and we would like to have him with us regularly. Bro. R. W. Vaughn, who has been on the sick list for some weeks past, has resumed on third Macon. Bro. Lewis has resumed on third Kirksville after a three weeks’ vacation. Bro. E. P. Adams, agent Green Top, has re- sumed work after a two weeks* vacation. Ray Galbreath is on third Moberly yard office temporarily. Five new jobs are now open, three at ”GM,” one at “GO,” and one at La Plata. Boys, get busy on this “GO” job now on bulletin, and make a dispatcher of yourself. It is a chance of a lifetime. Thanks to our chief clerk. Mr. John Lowe, who so willingly gave us so many valuable items of changes. Cert. 2027. Mobile & Ohio R. R. St. Louis Division — Bro. C. M. Johnscy, agent Shannon, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Hailey, and he on second “GC” by M. Alvis. relieved on third **GC” by Mr. Fuller. Bro. E. Smith, off sick, relieved by A. Ramer, who also relieved Bro. L. R. Corley, second Bethel, while off fifteen days. Bro. W. D. Briggs, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Cooper. Bro. C. B. Ramer, while attending the Tri-State Fair at Memphis, was relieved by J. R. McCarter. Bro. S. W. Estes, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. T. H. Keaton. Bro. T. L. Caver has resumed at Wheelers agency after a protracted illness. We are glad to have him back again. Bro. T. H. Keaton, to Hot Springs on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Guthrie. Bro. J. E. Reynolds, first Ruslor, off on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. H. L. Meeks. Bros. Murdaugh and Luton have been appointed dispatchers at Jackson. First Clamore, Willis second and third Percy on bulletin. First Jackson not yet bulletined. Bro. Wehrhcim, second Baldwyn, off September 11th to 15th, was relieved by Mr. Zimmer, who later relieved Bro. Meisenheimer and Mr. Felker, third Waterloo, a few days. Bro. G. A. Williamson, who relieved Bro. H. E. Parker, agent Ava, on a western trip for several months, was relieved at “WC ’ by Bro. Lamison, and he on third Alto Pass by Bro. Mathis, extra. Under the pretense of seeing the Mboro fair, Bro. Leroy Creech, second Alto, was married to Miss Millie McRoberts, also a telegrapher. Bro. “SS” Spencer, while at the Mboro fair, was relieved by Bro. McDermot, who also relieved Bro. Fred House a few days. Dispatcher B. M. Jones, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. J. W. Wilson, first “WC,” and he by Bro. T. B. Smith, second there, relieved by Mr. Jernigan. Bro. R. Haynes, of Sparta, goes to second Waterloo; Corrigan from Willis to Sparta. Bro. Loepe. off several months, was relieved by Telegraphers Grob, Osbourne and Crocker, extra. Bro. W. F. Carter, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Fletcher, who later relieved Bio. McCord, agent Pomona. Div. Cor. Chicago & Alton R. R. No doubt all have received a copy of the new and revised schedule, effective September 1st. The committee was informed, when in session, of the financial condition of the Alton, and the concessions are more than could have been ex- pected under the conditions explained by the man- agement. We are yet in our infancy as an organization on the Alton, and can not expect what lias been secured by other lines. As we grow older and iron ger. our reward will he greater if every mem- ••er will heh » gci in »he nons and render the coin- any the best of service. Let u- sicur- ail the new members we possibly can. and when it is time for the revision next year, we can | oint out to our officials the good derived by their recognition of our membership. -In one year’s time we have gained conditions usually granted only after two or three years' schedule revisions on other roads. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1706 The Railroad Telegrapher. The working clause is up to the standard, and overtime, extra calls, overtime in relay offices, promotion and rights, discipline and service letter, emergency service, meal hours and switch-lamp clauses, excel a number of schedules now in effect on some of the great trunk lines. Those receiving increases certainly appreciate what has been accomplished. And those who did not receive increases — I myself being one — have been well rewarded for their activity in the past and can expect further favors in the near future; but we must all get busy, land the nous and stand by our organization and our representatives. The quarterly meeting was held at Bloomington, September 20th. On bulletin: Carlinville agency; Lemont days; Alton afternoon trick passenger station; Wann sec- ond and third, also third Nilwood, Lawndale, Elk- hart, Sherman and Roodhouse. How does that look to you? I understand that Vandalia, Bates City and Glas- gow agencies, on the Western Division, have been filled without bulletining. If this is correct, insist upon our agreement being lived up to. The reservoir at Roodhouse went dry, necessi- tating the hauling of water from Ridgely, Clements, Davis, Pearl and Carrollton, a very expensive prop- osition. There are three good boys at Higginsville, Mo., who possibly have never been asked to join. Get busy on them, brothers. The phones on the west end are not proving as great a success as ptpdicted. A recent ruling by the Federal courts has decided that anyone en- gaged in the handling of trains violates the Fed- eral law if he works more than the limited number of hours. This should prevent conductors from taking train orders, and we should give this matter our attention, as members on other roads are doing. Gen'l Cor. Northern Division — Mr. Parkin, a new man, is relieving Mr. Melton, second Pekin tower, on vacation. Mr. Jones relieved Mr. McDonald, agent Green Valley, a few days. Bro. Fickle recently made a short run into Iowa for a fortnight. Bro. Anders, agent Delavan, has one member to his credit, having already landed a non. Bro. Paul Smelz, cashier at Streator, visile! home folks at Hopedale over Sunday recently. Bro. Wright, assistant local chairman, was re- lieved by Bro. Salzman, of Covel, while he and his wife arc on a month’s tour West, stopping at Denver, Billings and Great Falls, also taking in the land diawing in Montana; returning via North Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan, where Bro. WrighP is interested in a potato plantation. We wish them a most enjojable trip, with plenty of “Maters and gravy,” and hope the Indians do not capture them. Div. Cor. Southern Division — Bro. Bryant, who relieved General Chairman Gentz at Braidwood, while on the revision of our schedule, is now relieving Bro. J. J. Brown, agent Jerseyville, who, with his wife, is taking an ex- tended trip through the West. We wish them a most pleasant journey. Bro. Hines, second Athol, was relieved by \ W. Endicott during his vacation. W. R. Endicott, former agent at Middletown, is back again as a telegrapher. Bro. Guttery relieved A. F. Stone, first Slier man; Bro. Luth, second Sherman, resigned, re lieved by F. R. Parkins and Mr. Anderson, third, resigned, relieved by T. H. Sotzen. Bro. Guttery states that both Parkins and Sotzen will soon 1« up to date. Bro. Moon, Bloomington relay, relieved F. W. Remaly, Roodhouse third, gone with the Iron Mountain at Pine Bluff as dispatcher. Bro. March, Drake, and Bro. Beasley, of Hill view were visitors in Roodhouse recently. Bro. Mehrhoff, third Murrayville, recently re turned from an extended visit with his sister in New York State. Bro. Burrows, of Fayette, is driving a new auto J. A. Bates has resigned Carlinville agency. Div. Cor. Western Division — Recent brothers: A. B. Collurd, C. O. Collard, R. II. Brady, C. V. Hess, II. Kleeschuly and II. S. Spelts. It is also Bro. Spotts at Glasgow. Bro. “Bill” Lewis is working on three prosj>ects. “Bill is loyal and will never give up when a non is in sight. Bro. Clawsen, off on account of sickness. Bios. Cramer and Monroe doubled; no available relief. Miss Sue Sommers, agent McCrcdie, Mo., vis iied her brother, Jim Summers, at Pleasant Hill, recently. Brothers, get her to join, so we can call her “sister.” Bro. Breitenstein is on a vacation in the West. Sister M. L. Hockcnsmith is on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. N. C. Woods, of Yates City, who is contemplating a trip through California to pur- chase a fruit farm. Bro. Raines, of Glasgow, relieved by Bro. John Holly, has taken the agency at Vandalia, vice Mr. Fox, retiring from the service, which makes Glas- gow solid again. Mr. Birks, from the K. C. S., is on third Louisi- ana. Bro. Smuck, Lovelace, is on second Thompson, vice Bro. Maurer, gone to Centralia third, Bro. Yates taking second. Mr. Fray and Mr. Farrell, of Higbce, have re- signed and gone to the "Katy.” A new man from the Missouri Pacific is on third, and Patterson and Kiley are on first and second. We have their promises to again join. Someone land Lee Thomason, at Higbce, and Adams ami Stubblefield, first and second at Mexico. Someone suggests a meeting at Mexico, and we should have a good attendance. Div. Cor. Digitized by C-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1707 CARD OF THANKS. Varna, 111., Sept. 29, 1913. We extend our sincere thanks to the officers and members of the O. R. T. for their kind floral remembrance and for the prompt settlement of death benefit of our son and brother, William F. Svranson. Mrs. C. C. Swanson and Family. Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis R. R. S firing field-to-St. Louis Division — Bro. W. M. Boulton, vice-president of the Pco- ria-Pekin O. R. T. Club, an old C. P. man, has been assigned to Jerseyville days. He has been in the restaurant business at Pekin for several years. Bro. E. C. Davis canceled his bid there as a favor to Bro. Boulton, and bid in Manito third. This certainly showed a brotherly spirit, which is greatly appreciated by Bro. Boulton. Bro. M. H. Draper, agent Loami, bid in third Lock Haven, relieving Bro. Stringer, who relieved Bro. Tlios. Laughlin, Curran third, on vacation. Bro. G. L. Bell bid in second Alton. Miss H. A. Brewer went to the Western Union there, leaving third open for bids, which was later secured by Bro. H. M. Draper. When Bro. Bell took his ten days’ vacation he was relieved by Miss Brewer, returning from the Western Union. Bro. G. H. Lee bid in the new telegraph trick at Waverly made by the new schedule. Bro. G. il. Lee bid in third Shops, vice Bro. Ed rim lick, on ninety. days* vacation. Chautauqua agency was closed September 15th. It seems hardly probable that there is anyone now on this division who has the nerve to accept the increase obtained by the new schedule and still be without the necessary card. If the brothers will furnish the correspondent with the names of any after this write-up conies out in the journal, we assure you they will be members before the next write-up is out, or our'cfTorts will be in vain and the case hopeless. If you brothers expect to have a write-up each month from this division, it will be necessary to contribute all the items you can by the twentieth to help out, as it is impossible for the correspond- ent to get all the news on the division without your assistance. When you have an item you thmk would prove of interest, kindly forward to your committee or direct to your correspondent, and not wait until nearly time for the write-up, as you are likely to overlook it a. the last minute. Brothers, observe the motto, "No card, no favors.” Our committee put in several months of hard labor securing the schedule, and if non mem- bers on this line have not principle enough to get an up-to-date, they should not be extended any courtesies or favors. Div. Cor. Peoria to-Havana Division — Bro. Sparks and Porter have gone to the C. & N. W. new line, relieved by F. M. Pearce and Bro. S. Checht. The latter was later relieved by Mr. Lobeck, from the C. M. & St. P., and Pearce and Lobeck also went to the C. & X. W. later. We understand Bro. Sparks and Porter wefe ready to quit the first day out. Crot and Stringer are now on second and third “MN” pending bulletin. x We were glad to get the news from the south end, and hope more will he sent in future. Thanks, R. E. J. Keep the good work up. Div. Cor. Jacksonville Branch — Bro. Doxstader, agent Chandlerville, is hack, after two weeks* vacation. Bro. James, at Little Indian, was married Sep- tember 8th. Congratulations. This leaves one left on the branch. Agent L. B. Gaines, of Virginia, is on a thirty- day trip to the Pacific Coast, relieved by Bro. Underbrink, and he by Mrs. Underbrink at Liter- btiry agency. Bro. James has bought his father's store. Dry. Cor. C., St. P.f M. & O. Ry. Eastern Division — The meeting held at Eau Claire on Sunday, Sep- tember 14th, was a howling success. While there were not as many as there should have been, it was a very enthusiastic bunch that gathered at Eau Claire club room. All officers of our com- mittee were present. The meeting was called to order at 3:20 p. m., with our general chairman, Bro. Lkldanc presiding. Bro. Goss, from "GY" office, acted as secretary of the meeting. When roll was called, found Bro. Tenney, gen- eral secretary and treasurer and local chairman of the M. & I. Division; Bro. Matthews, local chairman of the Nebraska Division; Bro. Stinner, local chairman of Northern Division; Bro. Lid- dane, general chairman of Eastern Division; Bro. Hurst, assistant local chairman of the Eastern Division: Bros. Sires, Halverson, Lang, Ilarsh- man, Campbell and Goss. Bro. Tenney gave a gratifying and instructive talk relative to the standing of the division. A vote was taken on the proposition of raising the semi-annual dues to $6.00. Every member in good standing will get a chance to vote on this question. When this is explained to the members, I think they will all be in favor of it, as it is very essential that we have our treasury in good shape when our committee convenes again; in fact, it should be in No. 1 shape at all times. It is also to all of our advantage that the nons should he lined up and kept in line, as we members are paying their way and they are reaping all the benefits >ye secure without any cost whatever to them. Why not be like the little honey bee? When the drones refuse to help, they get stung and keep on getting stung until they are taken by the neck and dropped overboard. No free boarders allowed. If everyone will get after the nons near him, and keep after them, they would soon come in and do their part. Bro. Matthews gave a short speech, which was very interesting. Bro. Liddane gave a speech urging the necessity of getting after the nons, in Digitized by CiOOQle

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1708 The Railroad Telegrapher. which there was more truth than poetry. If Mr. Non would come in and do his part, there would be no necessity of raising the dues. As the mem- bers are the ones that have to pay the non’s way, why not get after him and insist on him paying his own way? Bro. Stanton, that staunch old gray-haired boy, was given a vote of thanks for doubling his con- tribution in the first month’s raise in the last increase. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p. m. until 8:45 p. m., when the evening meeting was called, Bro. Tenney presiding, Bro. Harpold acting as secretary, the other brothers present being Hurst, Bartness, Campbell, Stinner, Wold and H. L. Nelson. Bro. Tenney, who took the floor and held it until the meeting adjourned, gave a very interest- ing and instructive talk. We would have been glad to hear him talk another hour if time had permitted. A vote was taken in regard to raising dues to $6.00. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p. m. No. 10, going at a good rate of speed, ran into the derail at Valley Jet., putting the engine and some of the coaches into the ditch. They sent No. 78 via B. R. Falls, and picked up Agent Mad- docks and took him to the scene of the wreck as operator, as Bro. Donahue’s hours were up at 5 o’clock, and also sent Mr. Zank from Augusta to Warren to relieve Mr. Jay when his hours were up. The wreck was cleared about 7:45 p. m. Mr. Maddock got home in the wee hours of the morning. Bro. H. L. Nelson, Sheppard third, returned, relieving Mr. Waldum, who went to Stillwater Jet. third. Bro. Strieker, who relieved Roy Bigger, first Merrillan, a few days, was relieved on first Fair- child by Mr. Allen, from Augusta. Operators are pretty scarce on the road. It is hard to get re- lieved when wanted. Bro. Gramanze, first Altoona, relieved Mr. North on side wire in “MS,” who relieved Mr. Rosencranz, on two months’ Vacation. Gramanze relieved by Mr. Tracy, and he by Bro. Erickson. O. A. Strande is now with the N. P. at Supe- rior. We are sorry to hear that Ed Strande, who formerly worked on this road and later went to Thief River Falls as trick dispatcher for the “Soo,” died last week from blood poison. Ed was a good fellow and well liked by all who knew him. Bro. Kuhn, third Hudson, is back after a short vacation. Bro. Lang, Stillwater Jet., on vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. Waldum, with Mr. Lee on third until Bro. Burger, who bid it in, takes it. Bro. Hurst, Hudson first, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Kottke, an! he on second by Bro. Mont- gomery, transferred from the Grand Division. We welcome Bro. Boc Weston back into our midst after he had resigned to take up other work. Bro. Bergman is on first Woodville. Bro. Beardsley, who drew Millston, transferred from Division 76, making us solid there again. S. L. Jacobson, former agent at that station, got his foot badly crushed hv a chunk of coa! dropping off No. 21 engine on it while he was standing near the track. We understand “Bouse” Jacobson, Fall Creek, is about to become a benedict. Get that new card and insurance to protect her, “Bouse.” Cekt. 7. Northern District — The business meeting held on the evening of the fifteenth of September was not a grand success as far as attendance was concerned, but as to its being interesting and enlightening, also as a social, and enthusiasm-producing affair, it had everything backed off the map. Our private selves never before had an oppor tunity to attend a meeting of this kind, and feel- ing a little nervous, persuaded our faithful friend, Jake, to lead us down there, he having been to the show before. We expected a big delegation to meet us at the train, and would not have been surprised if a band had been playing on the plat- form in honor of the occasion, but alas, when we got off the train the only man we saw with a button on was Deacon Steiner leaning against a lunch room window gazing longingly at a big pumpkin pie displayed therein. While we were getting our bearings and wondering if we dare interrupt him midst such deep meditation, we heard a gasp behind us and there was Jake’s coat tails disappearing around the corner in the direction of a glass frpnt building bearing a “goat-climbing- up-a-keg” sign, and things looked dark for us, but they began to brighten up some when we were introduced to Bro. Tenney, whom at first we almost thought was Irish, and then the old war-horse, Bro. Liddane, appeared, having been routed out of his berth by the porter. They gave us the glad hand and after remarking how much Bro. Steiner was getting to look like Bro. Liddane, we drifted up to the hall kindly reserved for us by Bro. Blake, captured Bro. Brooks on the way, and exacting a promise from Bro. Blake to be present on pain of death, finally landed in the hall. The question of raising the dues to $12.00 per year was discussed and, after the financial situa- tion was fully gone over by Bro. Liddane, votes were taken expressing each man’s attitude, and we feel safe in saying that out of that vast congrega- tion there was not a man but who was in favor of the raise. Bros. Liddane and Tenney are both most interesting talkers, each man an artist in his individual style of slinging the dope and the fact that they have been with the organization since its infancy fully qualifies them to bring up some very interesting, and sometimes humorous, incidents, which caused many a laugh. Bro. “Bill'’ Steiner did not have much to say, as he was reserving his wind for the men along the line on the morrow. He sat quite still with a contented look on his face and a pocket full of pennies, thinking of home and wishing he had a folio like Bro. Tenney’s. On the whole we spent a very profitable and en- joyable evening, which only ended when Bro. Blake had to go to work. Bros. Tenney and Lid- dam* left for St. Paul on the early train, and Bro Steiner is going over the division lining up nons Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1709 and delinquents. The meeting held at Eau Claire was well attended and a grand success in every way, and the officers have gained many friends for themselves and the Order by making a personal canvas of the different stations. Here’s hoping we may get a chance to meet them all at another meeting in the near future. Bro. F. P. Goss has returned from a very en- joyable trip to eastern points, coming back through Canada. Bro. A. B. Crowell, of South Range, moved his family back to Shell Lake pending his landing something permanent. He passed through here recently to relieve W. T. Hatch, Boardman agency, visiting in Iowa and Wisconsin. Bro. O. C. Jacobs made a visit to Washburn recently. Our old college chum, Mr. White, the penurious non, is back on the road again. Seems they don’t tolerate men of his stamp in the West. A card means something out that way. Bro. Payson, who has a mortgage on Barronett agency, but who does not stay there much of the time, is back from a vacation spent in the western States and relieved Bro. Steiner at Deer Park, laying off ten days, trying to spend the accumula- tions of many years' saving. Bro. Bergin went down to Barronett and rolled Bro. Patterson in the cinders just to get a little exercise. When the dust was settled there was no one hurt. L. W. Crego, formerly of Washburn and Solon Springs, is another of the old-timers who have been out of the service several years. Bro. O. C. Jatobs and “ye scribe” made a trip out in the wilds for chickens the first of the season and brought back all the law allowed. Div. Coa. M. & I. Division — You guys who have not paid your dues better do so quick or hide, as Bro. Tenney is covering the division for the purpose of getting them dues and to line up that non you have neglected to invite to join. Bro. W. C. Warner, of Mountain Lake, spent his vacation in the northern part of the State and in South Dakota, A. R. Griffith relieving. C. D. Brooks is working the side wire at St. James. Bro. W. J. Jarman, who relieved Bro. J. J. Morarity at Hadley on vacation, also relieved Bro. J. C. Crandall on vacation. Bro. C. T. McCarthy has resumed work at Savage after relieving at Mankato. Sorry to learn that Bro. O. S. Mann, first Bi Lake has not been able to resume work, but glad that he is gradually improving. Bro. A. E. Hide is on days and W. Riddle on nights there now. Bro. A. J. Land bid in and has gone to Ottawa agency. Bro. A. Becker, of Western Ave.. has returned from his vacation in northern Minnesota, and C. B. Fairchild to St. Paul shops from vacation. Bro. A. J. Axt relieves Bro. I. J. Moyer at Amboy agency on bid. We arc sorry to know that Bro. Moyer has resigned. Bro. V. A. Frantz is at Heron Lake nights. More people attended the fair this year than ever before, consequently the boys all worked harder than ever. Bro. Wm. Richmond, first Lake Crystal, being relieved hy Bro. C. T. Peterson, and he on second by Bro. Verinilyea. Bro. G. V. George, from the Nebraska Division, is on second LeSueur. Bro. D. O. Tenney and family spent a week in Minneapolis, relieved by Bro. B. J. Funk, who with his wife, later visited in the Twin Cities. Bro. O. H. Warner, who has been trying out Mitchell agency, will shortly return to Jeffers, where Bro. W. C. Ziebartb is relieving him. When Mr. Hickey learned that Bro. C. R- Williams was visiting his parents in Minneopa, he opened third there and put him to work. Bro. A. M. Rose, Bigelow nights, vice Bro. Cosgrove on vacation. Bluff now open with Mr. Wilson in charge Bro. Jones, of Miloma, sick, relieved by W. Jarman. Bro. Lapachek. St. James second, on vacation two weeks in Twin Cities, was relieved by C. D. Brooks. Bro. C. V. George relieved Labens at “MC” nights. A. M. Card has returned from vacation. Bro. and Mrs. C. T. Shier have moved to Garden City. Mrs. W. Johnson, of Windom, recently visited Bro. and Mrs. A. R. Mann at Mankato. Bro. Blanco, who relieved Agent Burdick at Fairmont on vacation, is going to school at Des Moines, relieved by Bro. Hayes, now on vacation, relieved by Bro. Robbins. Bro. Holmes made a business trip to the Twin Cities the first of the month. Bro. G. X. Larsen, on a trip to Denver, Salt Lake and Seattle, was relieved by Bro. Rathman, now at Boise, Idaho, on a month’s vacation. Mr. Nelson, <?f Shakopee, says the O. R. T. is all right, has helped him considerably in the past by raising his salary, giving him overtime, shorten- ing his hours, etc., but will not join until we get him an hour for dinner. Other nons please note. There’s a new excuse to be used to advantage. C. B. Fairfield at “S II** has joined again and polished up his button. Cert. 13. Nebraska Division — Helper Jager, who passed the examination and is now at South Cut, will come in as soon as eligible. Bro. Schaller at Fordyce is building a new house. Looks as though he was going to get married. Bro. Potts, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. ilincline, and he by Mr. Plumlcigh. Bro. Hanson f • om Bancroft relieved Mr. Sloan at Xacora several days. The painters have done things up slick at Crofton. Everything red outside and depot white inside, which makes thinks look neat for Bro. Poole. “Bill’ Craig, agent Bancroft, who spent Sunday recently in “RD” and “CA” will soon be one of us. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1710 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Shearer at Stock Yards was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Beckley, formerly agent at Obert, who also relieved Bro. Mathew while out doing a little organizing in September, and later relieved Bro. Stevan at third Ferry, while off on account of sickness. Bro. Stevan later went to “NX” temporarily. Bro. Buchanan and wife have returned from an enjoyable trip to the coast, relieved by Mr. Finscke, who will be with us soon. Mr. Beals at Magnet will also join shortly. Bro. Sherlock, off sixty days, was relieved by our new brother, J. A. Coburn. Bro. Hamblin was off several days, relieved by Helper Wassem. Bro. C. A. Whitaker, of Ponca, has resigned and gone to Florida to make his home among the oranges and grape fruit. We wish him luck, but are sorry to see him go. Bro. Hedges is at Ponca pending bulletin, relieved at New Castle by Bro. Bruner. Heyer, car peddler, in “C” office a few days, was relieved by Wood, and he by Mr. Flias on second. Bro. Hogen is now on second “NX,” and Geo. Dennis is relieving at Bancroft. Ross Wood, who drew third Ferry, will come in next month. Div. Co*. Kansas City Southern Ry. There are some, whom we thought old “stand- bys,” who are lacking the interest that should go along with the job. A man that has been a good card man and who refuses to keep up the pay- ments is a detriment to the company that employs him, and if he is not man enough to stand up for what he knows has helped him along, he will not look out for the company’s interest, because one who will not look out for one’s own interest will disregard his employer’s interest also. There is no excuse whatever for any man, making a living at a profession, capable of earning an honest liv- ing anywhere, not carrying an up-to-date. Boys, get after that fellow next to you without a card. If you don’t know whether he has one or not, “try him.” We need him and he needs us just as badly. The fellow waiting to see if the com- mittee is going to get him a raise before he takes out a card will sneak off every time he hears someone mention the O. R. T. if he doesn’t get the raise, and if the company allows an increase in the wage scale, every non on the line will accept it and “grumble” because the committee did not get more, but is not willing to put up the $15.20 for dues and $1000 insurance, and the $5.00 extra assessment once every year or so. I have been with the company several years and have paid out for insurance the regular amount for $1000 policy and been assessed only $7.00 extra for special causes. The committee got me a raise of $5.00 a month in 1011. I have been getting this amount for thirty months, amounting to $150.00. My dues were $15.20 a year for three years, amounting to $45.60, and the $7.00 special assessment runs the entire amount up to $52.60 — a total of $97.40 that the O. R. T. has gotten for me over and above all expenses and above the salary I was getting before the committee went to Kansas City in April, 1911. This company, or some other company, doe* not want a man who will not look out for his own interest, as the officials know that he will not look out for theirs. Boys, get that card and be up to date, and let’s have no one saying that you are a “non-air.” If you want to know who the nons are, ask the local or general chairman — whichever one you are closest to — and then do them the favor to write and tell them that they are in no position to keep out. The motto “do it now” is right. Don’t wait until tomorrow’, for “w'e know not the day nor hour.” It may be too late if we wait. So ul hern Division — Bro. C. I. Haynes, second DcQuincey, has re- turned from a pleasant visit with friends and relatives “back yonder,” looking somewhat re- freshed, but it seems those Tennessee belles did not stand a show with those around DeQuincey, as Bro. Haynes is still doing the rushing act. Bro. Rcmber, clerk at DeQuincey, has resigned and gone with the N. P. We all wish him good luck. There are lots of “bugs” on the line now. Even Mr. Kelso, our popular second trick dispatcher, has one, and it’s some “FB” when he gets right onto it, too. Bro. 1£. N. Malone, for five years day operator and Western Union manager at Mansfield, has been assigned to second at Shops iflay office. Bro. Malone must have been quite popular at “D,” as many friends inquire of his whereabouts and his health. Glad to see him at “J.” Bro. W. - A. liugg, third DeQuincey, bid in Mausfield days, relieved by Bro. M. T. McDan- iels, who likes “CY” fine, as it is not far from Kinder, La. A sad mistake was made by some newspaper writer the other day, who came out in bold head- lines announcing the happy marriage of Bro. L. Shadion, of Zwalle. We are sorry to say Bro. “Loyd” is still in the single row. Ask Bro. C. F. Peters about special express representatives, and if he does not “cough up,” go to Bro. Bishop, DeQuincey days, who will give you the information. Bro. Phil Goudeau is one of the busiest agents along the line, judging from the pipe, etc., stored around his station. The “oil boom” is on at Mansfield, without a doubt. Bro. A. L. Rushing, third Lcesville, on a sixty- day leave, has taken a job as flagman and operator on the Pickering Lumber Company’s log train between Pickering and Hawthorne, relieved by J. F. Brown. Bro. F. J. Howell, agent Frierson, La., has re- turned with his family from an extended and enjoyable visit to Western points, relieved by Sam Green, a new man from the T. & P. Bro. W. T. Chestnut, now working second trick for the Texas Company at Port Arthur, is visiting his mother and other friends and relatives at Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1711 Huntington, Tex. Bro. “Ches” gets two weeks off with full pay. How nice, if the K. C. S. would treat us as well as that. Bro. Marshall, first Union Depot, Shreveport, and Mr. Gibson, second Beaumont, were recent Port Arthur visitors. Bro. R. W. Echols, agent Pickering, off during a visit from the stork, was relieved by his brother- in-law. Bro. Ricker, agent Smythe Jet., has returned, after enjoying thirty days’ vacation, relieved by W. B. Hopkins, a new man. Bro. Davy Morgan has resigned at DeRidder nights and gone with the Santa Fe there. Hope he will still keep up to date. Bro. C. F. Peters, agent Neame, La., appointed agent Zwalle. Glad to see Bro. “Pete” promoted. W. B. Hopkins relieved him. Bro. M. R. Stoker, Lake Charles, is figuring on laying off soon, and may shortly become a bene- dict. Bio. J. S. Avard bid in Storks, La., agency, relieved by Mr. Wilson on bid at Ruliff nights. Hope Bro. Parks will be able to get Mr. Wilson in the “brother” column soon. There’s a new man at Anacoco agency. The boys should see that all newcomers are lined up, and if not, get after them. Don’t wait until they ask for blanks. Bro. E. N. Malone, Mansfield days, relieved Mr. Bouchard at “J” relay, making that office solid. Bro. George Morgan, from Hornbeck, who re- lieved Bro. Blake at relay office shops on account of illness, was later relieved by Mr. Justice, from the Cotton Belt, who promises to line up. Boys, be careful when leaving your offices to see that the wires are all right. A brother on the Fifth District was recently suspended thirty days for closing his office and forgetting to take a ground off. Our genial chief dispatcher, C. W. Gable, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by First Trick Dispatcher Charley Lynn, recently returned from an extended vacation. Bro. C. McDonough, third Beaumont, has re- turned from his ninety days’ vacation West, re- lieving Mr. Buchecker, an old-time dispatcher. We are glad to see him back. Bro. H. E. Long, night wire chief relay office shops, will take a vacation shortly and join his family, visiting friends and relatives at Marble Falls, Texas. F. A. Moore, clerk, from Many, La., who re- lieved Bro. J. D. Avard at Ruliff nights, was later relieved by W. S. Wilson, who promises to soon get a card. Bro. S. Manhein, for a long time agent at Zwalle, has resigned and is devoting his entire time to his moving picture show, the company officials having objected to his having a “side business.” It certainly makes my heart glad to be able to speak of the men along the line as brothers. Many of them were nons but a few months ago. I can now count the nons of the Southern Divi- sion on the fingers, of my right hand. Let us make the division solid, boys. Bro. West, Mansfield nights, is figuring on a Texas land deal. The recent marriage of Bro. P. O. Curl, agent Vivian, La., seems to have started the “matri- monial bee” buzzing in the bonnets of several of our brothers along the line. All wish Bro. and Mrs. Curl a prosperous and happy married life. “Old Reliable.” Southern Division , Fifth and Sixth Districts — Now, boys, as our case is up with the manage- ment, let’s everyone send our committee a card of encouragement. It will be appreciated. If we ever did need a revision, it’s now. This parcel post, United States mail, etc., is fierce. Get in every non you know of. Let him have the price for a month if he’s broke. Bro. E. N. Malone bid in second nights Shreve- port shops, after five years’ faithful work at Mansfield. He spent a few days with home folks at Benson before taking his assignment. Bro. Hugg, of DeQuincey, bid in first Mansfield. Bro. T. J. Howell is back at Frierson, after a month’s vacation in the Ozarks. Bro. Fleniken spent a few days with home folks at Benson before going to Horatio, Ark., for thirty days as extra. Bro. Heard, Benson, took his ball team to Mansfield during August and won a great game there. Bro. L. B. Shadion, Zwalle, was off sick a few days. First Trick Dispatcher Lynn, after returning from his thirty-day vacation, relieved Chief Dis- patcher Gable for a month’s vacation. The Dodger between Shreveport and Mansfield is lots of help to the locals. Cert. 182. Third District — We all regret losing the services of Bro. Town- send, local chairman, and Bro. Beecroft, corre- spondent. We should do something to have these offices filled, especially the office of local chairman. We wish to thank Bros. L. L. Wood and Vickers, who are doing all in their power to conduct the business on this district upon as good a basis as can be done under present conditions. Organized labor is making progress in securing for the toilers of our land shorter hours, advanced wage scales and numerous other things that are helpful to the wage earners of our country, and the powerful influence of organized men and women is being shown in the enactment of laws that have proven a godsend to mankind. Wc call upon every member on this division to co-operate in securing a new schedule on this system. VVe can best assist Bros. Wood and Vickers by seeing that every man pays up his special assessment and lines up the nons. Remember, we have nothing to lose, but all to gain. The responsibilities are greater than ever and the compensation remains unchanged. Through organization we can get what we are striving for, but all are well aware that one or two men alone can not do much good, but by Digitized by LiOOQle

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1712 The Railroad Telegrapher.- each one doing his part we will soon be able to make a showing. All the benefits we enjoy today, let it be known from whence they come, and for our appreciation of this let’s all strive to make this division solid. On my vacation a short time ago I noted that at every point where baggage, mail and express are being handled by the telegraphers, the trucks are nicely loaded and in place, ready to be re- lieved of their load soon as the trains pull in, and the trucks, boxes, mail pouches and sacks are at once removed and put in the clear. This speaks well for the boys and shows good judgment and care. A well-managed business is always profit- able and calls forth favorable comment from the public and our officials and also helps to add to our interests in securing a new schedule. We are deeply indebted to Bros. Ocheltree and Cook, of Stilwell, for their assistance and the write-ups they gave us the past two months. We are glad to hear J. H. Gamble bacl^at **JS” nights, after spending several days in the hospital, having an operation performed. Two new men on second and third Panama, third “JA” pending bulletin. Bro. Moore, second Panama, is spending a few days at his home re- cuperating. We hope for his speedy recovery and hope to hear him at the key again soon. Mr. Williams, a new man who, relieved him, was later relieved by another new man. Bro. Ocheltree, relieved on first “Z” by Bro. R. C. Rullman, is on first Watts pending bulletin, relieving Bro. Smith, who went back on second. Bro. Mclntire bid in Page agency. Gillham agency now on bulletin. L. H. Brandon, extra, is on second Sallisaw, and yours truly on first while Bro. Rowbarts is at “HV” relay. Would appreciate a few notes from some of the boys, as it is hard to get all the news alone. Keep after that non in the office beside you. Cut. 328, Acting Div. Cor. Relay Division — “GO,” Kansas City, Mo.— Bro. Phillips, who has been taking moonlight motor-truck rides, was mar- ried recently. Congratulations. Bro. Phillips, while visiting “old folks at home,” was relieved by Mr. Collyer, nights, and he by a new man. “DO,” Pittsburg, Kan. — Bro. W. M. Kyle, off several days, was relieved by Mr. Cunningham, from second, relieved by Bro. J. H. Jury, from North yards. Bro. Jury says his^boy is a sweep- stakes winner. Wonder if he ever thought how it would have gone had “my” boy been in the con- test. “HV,” Hcavener, Okla. — Bro. A. McPhee, re- lieving Dispatchers Parrel and Kitnmerer, was relieved on second side by O. L. Powell, a new man, who later went to Vandervoort nights, extra. Bro. C. L. Wolf, on vacation, relieved by Bro. J. H. Rowoarts, first Sallisaw, returning from vaca- tion. Bro. J. D. Townsend is on vacation, visiting points in Texas and the Gulf, relieved by Bro. A. McPhee, from second side, and he by Bro. C. L. Wolf, returning from vacation. “UD,” Texarkana, Tex. — Bro. Owen Pipes, our local chairman, decided it was cheaper to live as two than one, and is now a blissfully married man. He has the best wishes of the boys along the line, who all hope his new life will be one long, continuous dream of pleasure. “J,” Shreveport, La. — What’s doing down there in the swamps? Hear a lot of “rag chewing.” Let’s have a few notes and we will try to make music out of them. Boys, don’t forget that the revised schedule is now in the hands of the management, and we are looking for great things to happen shortly, includ- ing eight hours and more pay for relay jobs. Get him and make him take out that card. We need him more than ever before. “N. D.,” Cert. 161. Union Pacific R. R. Kansas Division, Eastern District — A good many are going to. look on the Topeka job with longing eyes, but will not have nerve enough to go against it. Bro. Wyatt, former relief agent, assigned Onaga agency, and the relief job will probably go begging. Bro. Stine, assigned Bonner Springs third, is tak- ing a vacation. Bro. Pumphrey assigned Barneston again, Bro. Hauer having the misfortune of getting a bad start after his return there. Sister N. E. Sims, of Lawrence, who has looked after the second and third trick men at Lawrence and guided their faltering footsteps in the right path for a number of years, has resigned to be- come the manager of an entirely different kind of an establishment. A good sister who was familiar with the lesser details of the affair promised to send the correspondent the gentleman's name and a description of the bride’s traveling gown and all the rest of it. But in the absence of the information we are forced to conclude that the lady became so absorbed in the fascination of trying on the new fall bonnets that it slipped her mind. However, we understand that Sister Nellie is to guide the future destiny of one of the traffic managers for a mining company at Joplin. And while we are at it, we might mention the fact that Sister Mary Davis at Menoken has a “ham” in the office. Sure thing. No there will not be any charges preferred since it was all brought about by an affiliation of the operating and water service departments, and having known H. M. (Ham) Perry for a number of years and not overlooking the fact that he is about twice the size of the correspondent, we are not going to make any more foolish remarks about him. But all who know the popular water service fore- man and Sister Davis will have nothing but best wishes for their future happiness. With a wedding on each side of her, we are patiently waiting for Sister Doering at Topeka to step into the limelight. P. A. Bell, doing relief work over the division, is at Blue Springs relieving Bro. Wade, off on account of illness. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1713 Bro. Hockensmith relieving Bro. Enochs, Grant- ville, and Bro. Pierson at Milford. Bro. Bowers relieving Bro. Batchelor, Wake- field, while P. F. takes a long chance on the land drawing in the Dakotas. Bro. Kendall, Blue Rapids, is relieving Bro. Hodges, relieved by Bro. Gillham, a new arrival. Loring agency closed, Bro. Morrell going to R. I. Jet. extra. Bro. W. E. Packard, who worked at Manhattan, Salina and Ellis a year or so ago, left ’Frisco the 30th with a mining expedition, headed for the interior of Peru, South America. Div. Cor. Nebraska Division, First and Second Districts — The long, hot summers and dry spell is broken. Snow and frost here in the middle of September. But perhaps the early warning will give us, who are hard up more time to get together winter duds. Everyone is glad to know that Bro. Geo. Merry- field has sufficiently recovered to resume his old trick in “U” Omaha. This bumps Homer Race to a wire. Business is good everywhere which makes the wires feel it. Four men have been added to the force at “U” Omaha and the man put back in “GE” Grand Island, who was taken off in the summer. Bro. Stepnoski, who has the Grand Island job, is doing extra work in the agencies while picking is good and agents scarce. All who knew him were sorry to see Bro. T. W. Ingoldsby, of “U” office, leave us for a better job with the Omaha News. The man who wouldn’t take $20 increase a week is a rarity, however, and we hope he is perfectly satisfied with the change. We still think the same of him and if we can ever protect him again, as it was our privilege this summer when he was in Colorado, bank on us, Tom. Bro. A. G. Snyder, the best operator on the day force in “FR” Omaha, is back at the grind. Bro. Fowler, of the night force, is now off. Bro. J. E. Carlson, of third Fremont, is on his vacation, relieved by Arthur Gentleman, whom I figure will be with us by the time you read this. When the cold weather stops his big outlay for ice cream sodas for the girls he figures he will have money to burn. Agent Hohl, at Albion, is taking quite a leave and is being relieved by Bro. S. W. Calhoun, the regular operator there. New man in Bro. Cal- houn’s place. O. E. Johnson, relief agent, relieved Agent Butler at Valparaiso a few days this month. Bro. Boberg took a short vacation for rest, too. His wife’s protracted illness and his wofk at Clarks combined were getting the best ol him. All are glad to know that Mrs. Boberg has improved. Bro. W. E. Dodendorf rested up a couple of weeks recently by making an inspection trip over the Milwaukee line to the coast. He finds that road is making itself felt in the territory which it traverses, finds that its telegraphers are awake to their interests by being well organized, and had a nice trip generally. He relieved Bro. Mann, of Grand Island, for a couple ^>f days on his return before taking his regular trick. Bro. Chas. Cole is relieving the dispatchers at Grand Island for their turns on the road, the hole left in “CE” being filled as best a small man can by Bro. Black, formerly at Lexington. What Bro. Black lacks in girth, however, he manages to make up in length. Bro. Rolla Helber is doing the other extra work in Grand Island, due to the absence of Bro. Stepnoski. Bro. Hansen is relieving Bro. Thelin at North Loup while the * latter spends a year’s accumula- tion wherever it pleases him. Whoever saM there wasn’t a streak of yellow in Bro. Guy Cook at Scotia has another guess com- ing. I saw it. He insisted it was only the “yaller janders” and to escape a libel suit, I’ll give up to his contention. Anyway, he was relieved by Bro. Stepnoski recently while he got rid of it. Bro. J. Q. Fulbright, a new member, is reliev- ing Bro. S. C. Wallace at David City, who is re- lieving J. L. Reddy, the agent there, while on the sick list. The cooler weather must have started the ducks as Grant Gard has laid off and gone to see. He has my thanks for a piece of dandy spring fry he sent in recently. Seems to me with that in his yard he wouldn’t need to look for better meat. That was the verdict of Dispatchers Wiggington, Hruby and myself as we picked the bones of three choice ones with Grant’s compliments re- cently. Bro. W. M. Calhoun, of Kearney, is being re- lieved by a man named Balcolm. Not having met the gentleman am unable to say if he has a paste- board of the right hue or not. Didn’t learn where Billy went, but it’s all right wherever he went — unless he went to get married. Bro. Mike Armstrong, back on third at Kearney since Bro. Jensen has returned to Overton. Bro. Jensen contemplated going to the S. P., but serious illness of his wife changed his plans. Bro. W. W. Johnson is back at Amherst after an extended absence. Bro. V. C. Horne is relieving Agent Frick at Arnold. A new man named Patterson is relieving Bro. Larson at Miller. Bro. Parker at Maxwell is being relieved by Mr. Laughlin, recently promoted. There have been quite a number of other changes but you must remember I am frequently absent from Grand Island and for some length of time when I go. No one takes the trouble to inform me of changes, so if they are overlooked I don’t feel altogether to blame. I hope every member on the system reads what I am about to say. Our six dollars dues become effective January 1st, after which time our rates for new members will be proportionately higher. As an organization we are operated on the theory that every man pays alike and is treated alike. As the dues will never be as low again, the com- mittee has authorized a special rate for the months of November and December and wants to enlist the co-operation of every member for the double purpose of giving such a man a chance and of cleaning up the remaining non-members. The Digitized by GiOOQle

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1714 The Railroad Telegrapher, initiation fee alone is $5.00, besides the $1.00 ap- plication fee to the insurance department and the dues to the end of the term, so when we make a flat rate for everything of $5.00 for the last two months of this year, we think we are giving an opportunity to every worthy fellow who wants to do right by us. Do you know of any such a man? Will you help us clean up the nons on this rate? Your local chairmen or general chairman will be glad to assist you if you will let them know about it. It will be just the right time to begin on them when you read this, and you have two pay days, $2.50 a mortth is what they will have to lay by. Now the committee can’t get to them all. You can get one, can’t you? Between us all we can get him, can’t we? Let’s all pull together for two months on this extremely low rate and see what we can do. Ckrt. 217. Nebraska Division , Third and Fourth Districts Bro. C. C. Fine, relieving Bro. Adams, agent ’ Big Springs for a few days, relieved at Ogalalla by Mr. Calker, from Brule. Bro. Frank , Hagey, on vacation, relieved by Bro. C. R. Valdez, a new man from the G. II. & S. A., who also relieved Bro. Becker at Julesburg. Bro. Frankenburger, relieving at Sidney for several days, is back at Archer. F. H. Hatch, chief dispatcher’s clerk, North Platte, is back after a business trip in the Fast, relieved by Bro. Huff. Bro. J. A. Becker bid in Lodge Pole second. Vacation time is over, and everyone has settled down to bard work for the winter months that are almost upon us. Some are likely dreaming of the trip for next year. Cert. 693. D. P. District1 — Had it not been for the visit Bro. G. H. Smith, general chairman, paid me this month, and for the fact that I read the Denver Post , this division would not have been represented this month. You brothers all like to see a write-up each month, and as I work on the K. P., I never bear a word about the doings on the D. P. unless some one tells me or writes me about it, so it’s up to you whether this district is represented here each month or not. The depot at Erie, presided over by our popular local chairman, Bro. Lockman, was lately treated to a new coat of paint. Bro. W. E. Doherty, agent Evans, stirred up a lot of trouble for himself when he stepped out- side and left a package of money containing $1,000 in bills under the watchful (?) eye of his student helper, who confessed that he took it after being put through the third degree by the railroad’s special agent. Part of it was found in his stock- ing and the balance buried back of some old build- ings. He blamed his small salary of $25 a month for the theft, and his only anxiety was that his action be kept from his sweetheart. This goes to show that some of the students we get are not very responsible. K. P. District — Bro. Scott, Bailey, drew Collyer agency, Bro. Pexton going to Carr relieving Bro. Coffin, agent Car r, who bid in Ault operator. Bro. Downing, Deer Trail second, is at Lupton pending bulletin, relieved by Mr. Woodward, from his farm at Byers, who promises to come in soon. Bro. Thom, agent Quinter, is on vacation. Bro. C. C. Maben, Hugo first, off two days sick, was relieved by Bro. Barnhart, from Deer Trail. Bro. C. A. VickRoy, Sharon Springs third, transferred from Division 53, bid in second there. Bro. Larson relieved Bro. Minnick on Oakley first while the latter was playing ball with the Oakley team during the fair there. Understand Bro. Minnick saved the day for the home team by his brilliant playing. Extra Summers is on third Oakley. General Chairman Smith visited the boys on the K. P. recently. Bro. Smith is doing his best to promote brotherly feeling among the Order men. and we should all help him. Judging from the new brakemen being broken in, the company is getting ready for the big rush. Every one on the line was shocked by the killing of Rock Island Conductor S. E. Marts, who was shot by a tramp at River Bend the morning of September 21st, on No. 97, running between Linton and Denver, Col., over the U. P. tracks. The tramp held up the brakeman when he started to put him off the train, taking his watch and othet valuables. The brakeman went back to the caboose and reported the occurrence to Marts and together they followed the tramp down into the river bottom, where he climbed a tree. Conductor Marts called the tramp to*, come down and was answered by three shots, one of which passed through his heart killing him instantly. The whole country was soon up in arms and posses were organized and scoured the whole country, but were unable to locate the tramp. Bloodhounds brought out from Phillipsburg f«d lowed his trail several miles, but lost it where he had stolen a horse. Three suspects have been arrested, but none of them have yet been identified as the right man or not. L. C. Duknwkg, Agate, Col. Wy dining Division — Recent new members are: Bros. Dirst, Slier man; Jones, Dale Creek, and Bishop, Superior. J. A. Anderson, of Hanna, has the blanks and will come in at once. Recent assignments: First — Red Desert, G. M. Coughlan. * Second— Carter, H. E. Yarbough; “CY” office, Cheyenne, F. W. Johnson; Hanna. C. E. Bossenberg. Nights — Aspen, J. F. Evans: Laramie, R. R. Hill. Third— Black Buttes, C. E. Beck. Mr. Owen, second Red Desert, relieved at Warn- suttcr and Bitter Creek while the regular men were laying off. Bro. Thompson, Black Buttes, on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Conkling. Fully 40,000 people visited Cheyenne during “Frontier” days. The majority of the business Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1715 was handled by the U. P., without a single mishap. Bro. Ingoldsby, of Omaha "U" office, spent vaca- tion visiting in Colorado and Wyoming, taking in the “Frontier" celebration at Cheyenne, and, with the assistance of Bro. Horiskey, attempted to rid Dale Creek of its store of ‘‘speckled beauties." Bro. Chism, of Wamsutter, also took in the big show at Cheyenne. Bro. Klein, of Lookout, s^ent a few days in Denver recently, relieved by Bro. McNeal, who later resigned. Bro. "Red" Reed is back at Cheyenne from his vacation in Ohio. Bro. D. Sliotliff, Buford second, spent his vaca- tion in Missouri, being relieved by Bro. George Shotliff, relieved on third there by a Wabash man. Bro. C. W. Taylor, first Sherman, and daughter spent a few days in Salt Lake, relieved by his son, Bro. W. C. Taylor, who later resigned. It will soon be Bro. Dirst on third Sherman. Bro. Ii. M. Craven, second Sherman, received quite a shock, owing to the death of both his mother and niece at Excelsior Springs, Mo., August 25th, as he did not reach home until August 26th. He was relieved while away by Bro. Carson, relief operator, and he later by Mr. Edmonds, from the M. C. Bro. Long, relieved at Laramie by a new man, is now in Cheyenne yard office. Bro. F. Jones bid in Dale Creek third. The Hill boys were all glad to learn that "FO" was to stay there. Bro. D. L. Shedd, of Laramie, has asked for transportation to where his best girl lives, and we are wondering if the return ticket reads for two. Bro. Bosenberger, third Hanna, attended the "Frontier" celebration at Cheyenne and spent a day or so at Dale Creek fishing and visiting Bro. Jones and wife. Hanna second is vacant again. Bro. J. C. Miller, Walcott third, is now with the B. & M. at Lowell Jet., Mass. We were sorry to lose "JC." He was a ‘‘good old scout." Bro. Johnson, agent Walcott, spent his vacation in California, relieved by Bro. Grebene. Bro. Horton, second there, bid in Granger second, and G. S. Ridge, Granger third. The "Frontier” celebration excursion train from Laramie to Cheyenne and return was quite con- venient for the first and third trick men on the Fifth District. Quite a few attended. H. A. Matheny, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, in His all-wise providence, to call to her home the beloved mother of our brother, H. M. Craven; therefore be it Resolved, By the members of Division No. 6 that we extend the sorrow-stricken brother and relatives our . sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sadness and sorrow; and be it also Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be tent tP the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. S. E. Tollivar, H. A. Matheny, Foster Jones, Committee. Canadian Pacific Ry. B. C. Division, District One — A huge rockslide between Glenogle and Palliser tied up traffic for four days, which necessitated de- touring passenger trains over the Crow’s Nest via Revelstoke and the Arrow Lakes. The slide, with a maximum depth of twenty feet, was the largest in the history of this division. Bro. Ketcham, Lcanchoil, and Bro. Kirk, Glenogle, were on the ground as operators. The night trick was re- opened at Glenogle until the slide was cleared up by Bro. Orth, relieved a few days later by Bro. Williams. Bro. McBean' Palliser, on holidays to the coast, was relieved by Bro. Ireland. Bro. Meyers, Clanwilliam, bid in days there; night job now on bulletin. Bro. Nichols visited relatives and friends in Washington before assuming his duties on third "BY." Bro. Sharpe has returned from a month’s vaca- tion to the coast. His relief, Bro. Acton, a new man from the N. P., is now relieving Bro. Mc- Alpinc at Chase, on holidays. Bro. Maloney, a new man, is on the Pritchard work train nights. Mr. Meigul, days there, prom- ises to be with us pay day. Bro. Gigure, Field station, resumed work re- cently after a month’s vacation on the coast. Bro. Kennedy, his relief, relieved Bro. Porter at Golden a few days. Bro. Callaghan, agent Taft, on^ a two months’ holiday, relieved by Mr. Tibbs, a new man, who previously relieved Bro. Ashdown at Notch Hill. The work train at Forde has been abandoned, F. T. Withler going to Rogers Pass nights, extra. Wc expect to see him lined up pretty quick. The work on the Selkirk tunnel made it neces- sary to open an agency at Cambie, with Bro. Orth in charge. Bro. J. C. Becker relieved Bro. Kelly at Arm- strong, in Vancouver rooting for the La Crosse Club and holding seances with the dentist. Bro. English, third dispatcher west end, has returned from a month’s vacation in Seattle, re- lieved by Bro. Young. Another new gravel pit office is to be opened at Mileage 128. Shuswap Subdivision, with Bros. Becker and Kennedy in charge. Bro. Storey, first "BY," has been going west on No. 3 every Sunday morning recently. Think it will be in October, and all the boys wish him happiness. Bro. Phillips to Beavermouth nights, extra. Bro. Ireland, from Palliser, on Bro. McBean’s return to Salmon Arm nights, relieved Bro. Wal- len. East on vacation. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1716 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Milton, second “BY,'* extra, got third Field yard on bulletin. Bro. Laughlin, east end dispatcher, on holidays, vas relieved by Bro. Little, swing dispatcher, and he by Bro. Young. Bro. Forbes is visiting friends and relatives in Alberta. Bro. Peters, lineman Rogers Pass, is on two weeks’ holidays, visiting on the coast. Operator Brown to Cedar extra upon Bro. Mc- Carty’s return to Bear Creek. Brown will be one of the brothers soon. Bro. Halstcnberg, days Rogers Pass, on two weeks’ vacation down the coast to California. Bro. Dreibelbis, relieving Bro. Ranum at Ille- cillcwaet, later Relieved Bro. Bradshaw at Revel- stoke, on thirty days’ vacation. Bro. Phillips was on nights at Ross Peak until the rush connected with the late washouts was over, Bro. Kile going back on days in the meantime. Mr. Foster, former freight agent at Vernon, went to Shuswap nights pending bulletin, vice Bro. Bonnett, resigned. It was Bro. Aiken, Rogers Pass nights, who bid in the agency there, instead of Bro. Becker, and Bro. Kenney, from Beavermouth nights, bid in Rogers Pass nights. With ten work trains on the Shuswap, some working day and night, and the extra heavy freight traffic, we are pretty busy nowadays, but none of the offices closed during the recent wave of econ- omy have been reopened yet. Several nons are working here and there in our midst. Blanks can be had upon application to our local chairman, and the good brothers working alongside these men should get busy. We are indebted to Bros. Halstenberg, Ireland and Wilson for contributions to this write-up. Div. Cor. Manitoba Division t District One — Dyment is at Buda nights now. O’Neil, at Raleigh, has dreams of getting a couple of moose. Allan, at Dinorwic nights, is a new arrival from the S. P. Let’s find out if he’s O. K. Dryden is the big town now. Ciach there nights says he has time to go across now and invest in a cigar since the work trains have been taken off. Withrow, of “DN” days, the hero of the ball game in Kenora labor day, was carried off the field on the shoulders of the admiring ladies. “OW” is some ballplayer. He won the game for the bunch from “DN.” Our local chairman, Bro. Campbell, is showing the company what a good man like himself can do with a job like Dryden. This is not half the snap that some boys think. The Eagle River men have to go hunting moose to git the fever worked out of their systems. Agent Cross was off a few days fishing close to the station. Ralph at Vermillion Bay is on holidays now, Pittman is relieving him. Happy Rimer, at Scovilis. is some nomad. Said he got# a good string, but we failed to see any of them around the ticket office. Whittier Jet. has been abolished, and the opera- tor at “VD” looks tffter drags now. Bro. Cross, agent Eagle River, is on holidays. Bro. Pittman relieving. Dryden pit closed, work finished; Bro. Collett going to Eagle River nights. Bro. Cloutier, agent Whitemouth, our regular correspondent, is on his vacation East with his wife, relieved by Bro. Hutchinson. Bro. McDonald, a new member, was let out for sleeping at Buda and delaying a passenger train over an hour. This is the only place that the positive block is used, and it seems almost im- possible to keep a man there any length of time without delaying a train. Hours are not long and the boys should keep awake while on duty. The wheat rush is on now and we should show the officials that we can “hit the ball” and keep things moving. There never was a better bunch of dis- patchers than we have. Let us do the right thing and give them a chance. Cert. 2783. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to her reward the beloved sister of our brother, E. H. Guse. In manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of District 3, Divi- sion 7, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the district, and a copy for- warded to Thx Railroad Telbcraphsr for publi- cs*011- M. L. de Long, G. A. Smith, G. S. Bennett, Committee. District No. Five — Since Bro. Main has been appointed chief it has woke some of us up to the fact that there is still something doing on the “dear old pike.” Bro. Joe Dickson has made a hit as relief dis- patcher. Bro. George Etherington, at Almonte, is being relieved by Bro. Berday. Bro. Fitzgerald is at Petawawa. *‘Fitz” ought to make a good drill master by now. We are pleased to see Bro. Appelby back to work again, after being on the sick list several weeks. Bro. Jelly is relieving Bro. Hogan at Arnprior. Bro. Usher, Sand Point, has bad his share of summer tourists. Bro. Foley bid in Pembroke days and Bro. Healey bid in Renfrew. Bro. Bailey, at Meath, seems to have some personal interest in Pembroke of a very serious nature. We hope we may all be able to soon congratu- late Bro. Behnke at Pembroke. We all smoke. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1717 We are all pleated to see Bro. Gibbons back at Renfrew again after a severe illness. Boys, let us keep the ball a rolling and have a write-up every month. Keep in line with our neighbors, brothers. Cert. 1585. District No. Five, West End — Our monthly meeting at Arnprior on the third Saturday of the month was cancelled for August, as Asst. Local Chairman T. P. Eagen was unable to be with us, and on account of the heat and holiday time, most of the boys had company for over Sunday and could not get away. It is now Bros. Discher, Hill and Collum. We welcome them to our Order and hope they will attend the meetings regularly and keep after their chums until they also join. Bro. Gus Main, on his return from holidays, relieved the chief, Mr. Cook, at Roddy’s Bay. Bro. E. Hogan has gone to Banff on account of his health. We all hope to see “EM” back at Arnprior days soon again able for duty. He was relieved by Frank Hogan. Bro. Worley, agent Haleys, returned from his holidays, and Bro. Collum then relieved the agent at Beaconsfield. Bro. Acheson has also returned from his vaca- tion. Bro. Foley, who relieved Bro. Acheson on three weeks’ vacation, also relieved Bro. Ritchie at Renfrew, while he spent a couple of weeks on “the dear old farm” near Pakenham. Bro. Boyce, agent Stittville, has returned from his trip to the West. Says the West is the place for a young fellow. Bro. Healey relieved Bro. Thrasher at Douglas for a couple of weeks, fishing and camping near home. Bro. Lawson was relieved by Bro. Dixon while he enjoyed three weeks good fresh air up the river away frftm the trains. Bro. Bolton, Smith’s Falls first, was relieved on holidays by Mr. Hickey, from the other side. Bro. Shanks is on Smith’s Falls second. Bro. Angus, agent Merrickville, was relieved for three weeks’ holiday in the West by Bro. Healey. The dispatcher at Eaganville Jet. should have holidays too. The junction is a hard spot for terminal clearances, and “Jim” wants them right to the point or not at all. Cert. 1670. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great .beyond the beloved father of our esteemed brothers, F. and E. Hogan, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of this division, extend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for pub- lication. J. H. Healey, for Dist. 5. Lake Superior Division, District One — I trust any of the brothers who may have been overlooked in this write-up will attribute the cause to my being unaware of their movements. This is the beginning of the new term, and we must co-operate in securing any desirable non- members for our worthy Order. Some possibly do not join because members do not take enough interest in them to get their application. Am very much pleased to say we have few nons in our midst. But let’s gather in what we have. Bro. Miller and family have returned to Bruce after a two weeks’ tour of Toronto, Hamilton and Belleville and eastern cities. Dispatchers Cavers and Newman are away on vacation. Bro. S. C. Boyles has been appointed agent at Romford Jet. Pickerel is now open as a billing station. Bro. R. Spencer, agent Dunlap, on a trip to Cleveland, was relieved by Bro. Schultz, of Byng Inlet nights. We regret to hear of Bro. Barlow, Warren, be- ing ill; Bro. Caron, of Worthington station, relieving him, relieved by Bro. Bushey. Bro. King, from the N. P., is at Markstay nights. Wish all the telegraphers who come to our road were brothers. The Ottawa School of Telegraphy seems to be doing a thriving business, judging by the number of “graduates” who come to our road to “learn” telegraphing. The following positions are on bulletin: First, second and third Chalk River; second and third “GC” North Bay; second and third Romford Jet., and nights at Mattawa, Bonfield, Parry Sound, Cliffe and Sturgeon Falls. Our esteemed superintendent, Mr. George Spen- cer, has been appointed to the railway commission at Winnipeg, and has left with the respect and good will of all his staff and employes, who very much regret his leaving the road, but at the same time are pleased that he has bettered himself. The employes presented him with a valuable tea service as a token of the esteem in which he is held. Cert. 3182. i London and Windsor Subdivisions — If it was as long a time between drinks as it has been since we had a write-up from these subs some of us would get mighty thirsty. I suppose as in all other circles in railroad lift nobody is to blame, it was an accident pure and simple, but we wonder why we never hear anything from “Dan,” the old vet at “MR.” He could surely rake up some good stuff along the best piece of track in America, and I hope we will hear from him soon. Any man who can preach to a colored congregation in the Oyster City because he made a mistake in making the sign of the cross and found it too late to retreat can undoubtedly give us some good advice here. A brother on the other side says the sermon in question was on eye-opener to those oyster fiends. A meeting was held in London, September 20th, with a fair attendance, but the boys are not turn- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1718 The Railroad Telegrapher. ing out to meetings lately as they should, which shows lack of interest, and poor encouragement for the local chairman. You can’t spend a more instructive hour or two than by attending those meetings. We always have a good talk, a lot of good news and a good time. Now^ you fellows who can get away and have no excuse fall in line. It’s only one Saturday night in four. A few winks from your regular hours of sleep won’t hurt. Just imagine you’re working overtime at 30 cents per hour. It’s worth more than that sometimes to know how your brother is doing. Perhaps he is in all kinds of trouble while we are having “sqjne time.” * Your chairman and local officers in London will always be glad to see you and entertain you. The Gayety isn’t in it with what you see at O. R. T. hall. When clubs are trumps look out for war, and in time of peace prepare for war. This is true : There is another skirmish brewing, There’ll be always some one chewing. Say, boys, be up and doing, And stick fast to the O. R. T:, For she’s your friend, believe me. Pros. II. and H., at “DY” and “NS,” are still on the block from “CV” to “GU.” Double track is all the rage. Dispatchers will soon find relief on that pike. “JC,” “MI” and “GU” are now three busy joints. Make no mistake. “G” and “AY” a close second; “D” and “K” a sure third, and “\V” a winner; “CD" to “NO” all hot in the race. Good O. R. T. lads look after those hot shops. Pass right along to “WHR” where you get your Coney Island or “hot-dog,” with latest ball news thrown in; relieved at 4:00 p. m. by “FHS,” another wreath and sounder kid, and along at midnight comes “Pro. Geo.” to wake up the weary ones. Ojkmi the door, walk in on the west side, shake with your brother and local chairman, “AEC” first, “Pro. Vick” second, and Bro. “BK” third; Bro. Nick behind. Slip down stairs and see Bro. “JS,” our worthy depot agent, always willing to feed the hungry and “water” the thirsty. All this combi- nation is worked by Bro. “HMW” on the swing. Some job, Harry. Eh? It beats the growth and life of a “nutmeg.” The others ain’t wise. Now wc are mighty near Komaka, jump off and see Pro. “MU," also Bro. “AES” at “CA.” We are close on the new station at “NA,” where wedding bells are about to ring. See that she joins the O. R. T., Lorny boy. It’s hog day at Glencoe and Newbury, so don’t bother calling them in from the scales. Botlnvell is away on a joy ride, and Thamesville is holding up “670” with hen fruit; Kentbridge, loading apples; Chatham, looking for the way freight. She left Jeanette at 10:20, if not Tilbury didn't report her right, be- cause Haycroft said she lifted two cars at St. Joachim, and the conductor reports no water at Belle River, and they dragged the tank for the agent, but Elmstead said he passed there on his way to Walkcrvillc early in the morning, and Geo. Mains and Young Purcell claimed that Joe Collins beat it over to Detroit, and my pass run out there so I lost the trail. Good day until I appear again in my new role or ROLL. Cert. 179. Atlantic Division, St. John Subdivision — We have not been dead, but sleeping, and the awakening of this division is like the golden dawn- ing of a grander day. We note with interest that our brothers to the north of us have been endeavoring, and success is sure, to build up their write-ups. Thus inspired, although young in years and incapable, perhaps, of delving deeply into the problems which con- cerned the philosophers of old, yet we feel that this treatise of the Atlantic and its happenings will inspire others of greater talent and discretion to come to our aid, and thus help this noble cause. We have been holding back in hopes that some of these more capable men would take up this work, but “nothing attempted, nothing done.” It is fallen to our lot, and rather than see this noble division die, we attempt, though feebly, to bring its pulse to that normal beat, and hope that some of our genial and more elocutive brothers to the east of us complete this weak attempt in the next issue of The Telegrapher. Our esteemed and obliging brother, David E. DeWitt, has seen fit to take upon himself the yoke of married life. He has the good wishes of every member on the division^ and may all the joy and blessings allotted to man and woman be theirs. They spent a most delightful honeymoon taking in the Toronto Exposition, seeing the sights of Niagara, Buffalo and New York, returning to their home to spend the remainder of their honeymoon at “Kamp Comfort,” situated on the shores of the beautiful Harvey Lake. Bro. Cougle is another victim of the matri- monial net. Good luck, “Len,” you were a long time thinking about it, but “better late than never." Bro. A. L. Nason is enjoying the opening of the hunting season, having already secured a nice deer. Bros. Nutter and Godfrey have resumed duty again after a pleasant vacation, but they are just as hard as ever to “raise.” Wc were in hopes that the rest would have “quickened their ears.” Our newly elected local chairman, Bro. P. A. Nason, is performing his duties in a very satis- factory manner, and as recognixed by us, so he must feel that satisfaction which comes from the knowledge of a duty well and ably done. He is the man for the position. We don’t hear much of our old friend Bro. Rowley. It was rumored last spring that he was about to withdraw his valued counsel from the service, but he is still with us, and we sincerely hope he will “bide-a-wee.” Bro. Rand’s melodious voice is still to be heard on the phone at Fairville. Bro. Teddy Burpee, another good man, has returned from a well-earned vacation and is ready for the hard winter’s work. Pro. Bardsley recently mourned the loss of a beloved sister. He has our deepest sympathy in this sail bereavement, and he and his must find Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1719 condolence in knowing that she is much better off than we who are left to continue sharing this world’s cares and sorrows until called by the Master to join her and other loved ones gone before. Bro. “Pop” Small is undergoing special training that he may enter as the “white hope.” Bro. Carr returned from the rural districts with two fine buck deer last week. Crack shot, Herbie. Bro. Hazel, “comedian,” participated in a local talent concert at St. John recently and was indeed the “whole show.” Have lost track of Charley lately. Last heard of he was down in Dyers bal- last pit entertaining the natives and black flies with bis peculiar talent. Bro. Journeay is now at “NS" nights, vice Bro. Graves, to Scboois on bid. Bro. Maclaren is on leave of absence until the winter port season opens. Larry is a great base ball fan. Bro. “Mutt" Christie, agent “Q,” was recently elected mayor there, and he finds ample time to speed his motor car between there and McAdara. “Mutt” paid a flying visit to the latter town re- cently and, picking up Bro. Vaughan, started for Vauceboro. On the return trip “Mutt” got reckless and opened her up to the last notch. Bro. Vaughn’s feet dangling over the rear of the car became entangled with the frog at Burpee switch, seriously spraining his ankle and losing the heel of his shoe. Bro. Fahey, recently initiated at third “MA,” finding some difficulty in locating a suitable board- ing house, has decided that two heads are better than one. In this respect we fully agree with Bro. Joe, and can assure him and all others whom it may concern that the other head is fully capable of solving the problem. Bro. C. L. Parker, second “NA” resumed duty on September 1st after spend- ing a most enjoyable vacation at his home in “St. Andrews-by-the-Sea” and elsewhere. He at- tended the drilling of troops at Sussex Camp and was appointed chief operator of the signal corps, first field company of Canadian engineers. (Be- lieve me, I think there was something more than Canadian engineers in Sussex for Cran.) Bro. W. J. Vaughan, first “MA," is back from his vacation, the greater part of which was spent at Grand Bay. Ask Walter why, he’ll tell you. We expect “V” soon to take up the sheep industry. He has a ranch near Norton, so we may soon lose him, but rest assured that the knowledge of his administration during his sojourn with us will ever be kept green. Thus endeth the first lesson. W. J. V. and C. L. P: New York Central & Hudson River R. R. Electric Division — The summer rush closed about Sept. 15th, and the men on the Electric and Terminal Divisions have cause to be proud of the record made in handling the enormous traffic. Our division is decidedly an O. R. T. line and it is to the credit of the Order that the men worked together so faithfully, and that there have been so few “men failures” since the rush began on July 3d. Still, this is no more than should be expected, and is one of the best reasons for the existence of the Order. Our Order has undoubtedly been of per- sonal benefit to every one of us, but the com- panies must see where they “come in” if we are to continue to progress along our usual pleasant lines. # Some of the brothers may think this is “soft” talk, but sometimes these are the very men that give the local chairman the most trouble trying to get them out of trouble. They look upon the Order as an institution for raising their wages and pulling them out of scrapes, instead erf some- thing to better their general condition as fast as possible, and see that they suffer no injustice through misunderstanding or otherwise. It would seem that every man in this business should be glad to join such an organization, and it is a wonder there is a non in the whole country Step right up and get your cards and don’t rush the organizers so hard they can’t get the stnfl down. Bro. Elwich, second “BG,” has moved to a cozy and commodious steam heated flat for the winter. Louis, who is a progressive economically as well as politically, says he is tired paying tribute to the coal barons. Bro. Hayford, first at “BG,” on the sick list several days, is again around with his accustomed vigor fully restored. Bro. Holloran, of “JO,” was off two nights recently playing the host to his old friend, malaria. As it is some three months since this year’s crop of mosquitoes began to do the cannibal act, the germs — if there is any truth in the theory of cer- tain bacteriologists — were a long time developing. John says there are bugs around “JO” and “BN” that entomologists never dreamed of. Of course he means the insect variety — not the human. Bro. Van Hatten, at “MO,” has been unable to take his usual vacation, and quite a number of game fish have that much to be thankful for. Bro. Denny’s family have returned from the country and Charlie is enjoying real home life again. Bro. Curran is on a ten-day leave to visit his old home near Hazelton, Pa. Joe’s generous smile and hearty laugh are missed, but everybody wishes him a good time with the girls he left behind when he came to our town. Bro. Lent is the only stand-by left at “CD;” nobody seems to want the job. Too much action for the money! “HM” has a few more trains added to change power there. This means more work and more money. Rather lonely around “PF” these days. The bathing girls have deserted the beach. The new towers are nearly done at “OYV” and “VN.” The one at “VN” is like a palace; fine curtains and fancy paintings. Haven’t heard how the new “OW” will be finished, but hope it will be agreeable to Bro. Schwartz. It seems difficult to keep regular men on second and third tricks at “HS.” Bro. Ten Eyke held down second for a long time and seemed to like it. The new “GD” ought to be in commission soon; Bro. Hacket is waiting patiently. Digitized by C,ooQle

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1720 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Gambee bid in third “MV." Bro. Steed is back at "DV.” Glad to see him around again. Glad to report “FH” solid; in fact, most all the towers are solid; only need a few more station men to make this division solid. Bro. Harry Wood bid in first “UN,” and Bro. Glynn, the relief between “UN” and “CD.” Bro. Gee has returned to “CO” after a short vacation. Bro. Joe Lewis, of "MY,” bid in first “MJ.” We are sorry to see Joe leave the Harlem side, but glad he is bettering himself. By the way, transferring from “MY” to “MJ” seems to be natural sequence; Bro. Aker did the same recently. Our rtgular meeting on September 24th was well attended, and of considerable interest. The sub- ject of the committee for our next ball and to have charge of the sick benefit fund was gone into and settled to the satisfaction of those present. It's Bro. Mead at "NK” now, and Bro. Hayden may feel less lonely on the viaduct. Bro. Ferris, of Fordham station, has just re- turned from his vacation and reports a good time. Will some one who is highly skilled in the solution of puzzles tell us when we are to get those two days? Oh, but what’s the use? What’s the use? Oh, keep on hoping. Life is more or less a jest! And will still be worth the living When we get those two days’ rest. Local Correspondent. St. Lawrence Division — Dear Brothers: I have just finished a canvass of this division, and am very much pleased with the interest the members seem to take in the organization. About every member I visited I found in the best of spirits and praising the suc- cess that we have had during the past two years. I have secured a great many new members, and am pleased to say that within a very short time we will have our division solid. Keep watch of your neighbors, east or west, and if there should be a non working near, you, call his attention to our organization and try to get his application. The fees for October are only $7.00, and if you will only get one member each, it will make our division solid. I know that you are all interested in the “two- day rest bill.” Our general chairman made a trip to Albany recently and called at the office of the commissioner of labor, and was informed that all information in connection with the vali lation of this law at Albany, where the test case is to come from, was placed in the hands of the district attorney of Albany County on August 13th, by the department of labor. The district attorney, being in doubt as to whether the ca>c was a proper one for him to prosecute, asked the Slate’s attor- ney-general for an opinion, which was given on August 30th, to the effect that it is a proper case for the district attorney to prosecute. We are assured by the department of labor that it will do all it can to hasten the matter, but that the case will have to take its turn, the same as the others in the hands of the district attorney. As soon as I hear anything further that will be of interest to you, I will advise you. I wish each member would advise me of any abuse of our schedule or any grievance they may have so that I can be in a position to assist you in bringing about a satisfactory settlement. I receive correspondence from members regard ing unpaid overtime, positions not advertised, posi- tions bid for and not given to the ones entitled to them and a great many more complaints without first taking it up with the chief dispatcher in writ- ing. I have also received complaints from differ- ent members without any address as to where they were located, causing considerable trouble in find- ing out through the chief dispatcher where I could locate them. I know there is no brother who means to cause any unnecessary work, but some are unconscious of their carelessness when writing. I trust you will all work to the best of your ability to live up to our constitution and schedule and see that your dues do not lapse, for this makes extra work for the grand secretary and treasurer. G. W. Backus, Local Chairman. Harlem Division — Brothers, answer your wire and phone promptly and show the company that the man who carries an O. R. T. card is the best after all. It is time we were waking up and seeing that the nons invest some of that increase in an O. R. T. card, so our committee will be able to get another next time. Some of us seem to have forgotten our motto: “No card, no favors,” and have been assisting the nons the same as a brother. Stick to the motto and you will soon see the good effect it would have. Bro. Finnelli enjoyed a week’s vacation, relieved by Mr. Rice. Every member ascertain from the new men as soon as they land if they have a card and advise the local chairman on his division as to their standing. We have been too easy-going since securing our schedule. Don’t wait for someone else to do that which you desire accomplished, but do your own part, then your confidence in yourself and the organization will increase and we will soon reach the 100 per cent mark. Don’t forget your obligation by allowing stu- dents around or in your office. Better handle your express and baggage and carry the mail pouch to and from the post office as long as you live than to be guilty of this. Devote all the time you can helping us to land the few nons and our com- mittee will then be able to take these burdens off your shoulders. ‘‘Uncle Sam" is taking our express business and (tutting it into the mails and we lug it to and from the post office for nothing. The parcel post weight is to be raised to twenty pounds and the rates reduced. It will shortly be 100 pounds. Some- thing must be done to get rid of this flagrant im- position of handling the mail. Boys, don’t forget to send all the items that you can. If you arc not able to write, wire to ”BV” <»r tell Bronxvillc on the phone about it. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railboad Telegrapher. 1721 Bros. Leonard and Rooney enjoyed a week’s vacation, relieved by Bro. Alrutz and Mr. Hynes. The W. U. at Tremont station has moved over to the telephone building. Bro. Biusie is not sorry. Mr. Fiunerty, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. Alrutz. Bro. Rubin, on two months’ leave on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Miles, from the New Haven. Bro. Magley met with an accident on the post road with his new five-passenger touring car. He failed to give the slow-down sign and was run into but, luckily, unhurt. While his car is being repaired he has been working extra at “KO” and “BV.” Signalman positions on bid are: “CV” second, $79.00; “OW” third, $74.00; “VN” third, $74.00; “MY” first, $78.50. Bro. Donetz was awarded “KO” second. Second Hawthorne is up for bids, Bro. W. Gill- crist having bid in second at signal station “X.” Bro. D. Brandon went to “XN” a few days while Bro. Jack Ledley covered second “X.” Bro. E. L. Porter displaced Bro. Maxfield at Wassaic, who went on the extra list. A joint meeting of all divisions, wholly or part, in the State of New York was held in the Security Bank building, corner Lexington avenue and 125th street. New York, on Monday evening September 29th, called by Local Chairman Spaulding to dis- cuss matters of interest to the members. A joint meeting will also be held with the Putnam and Electric Divisions at White Plains some time in the near future. We hope the boys on this divi- sion will all try and be present to bid our visitors welcome. I wish some of the boys from the north end would send me a few notes so we can have a write-up every month and show that the old Har- lem Division is still on the map. “Buna.” Hudson Division, North End — Bro. Boucher, who bid in second S. S. 72, was off a week on account of the death of a younger brother, who died after three days’ illness. We expect D. P. Shea, of Westport, N. Y., on his return from his honeymoon of two weeks, to start his married life right and get a card. Bros. Hodson and Stickle have been covering second S. S. 90 during his absence. Bro. W. A. Smith relieved Bro. Allardice, third 84, while the latter was off sick. Bro. Kimbark, first S. S. 94, off for three days, was relieved by Bro. Boucher. Some one get the applications of Mr. Willis, Mr. Coleman and Mr. Kenyon. Bro. Quinn is back at S. S. 71 after relieving Bro. A. A. Smith for his vacation. Bro. J. H. Cummings has bid in a trick at “DV” on the Electric Division, and we will probably soon lose one of our most faithful members. The grim reaper, death, has again entered our ranks and removed one of the most worthy and faithful members, Bro. Peter Jacobs, employed on the N. Y. C. about twenty-five years, and the sup- port of his very aged parents. He will be greatly missed on the N. Y. C. as well as at home, and by a host of friends at Tivoli, N. Y., his home town. The funeral was held at St. Sylvia's church, Mada- line, a delegation from this division attending. A beautiful pillow of flowers was sent by the members of Divisiod 8. Bro. Tinney, on ten days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Cruzie. Mr. Loring is on second S. S. 55, while Bro. Stickle is working extra in telegraph towers. Bro. Ayres bid in first S. S. 37 temporary, vice Bro. Witty. Bro. McDonald has bid in first S. S. 41 tem- porary. Bros. Kiley and Mooney are handling the draw bridge loop at Peekskill in great style. Four telegraph towers were up for bids, closing September 27th: Second S. S. 33 and 37; first S. S. 47, and third S. S. 63, also two block towers third S. S. 53 and first S. S. 79. We are pleased to report Bro. B. X. Hallenbeck, third trick dispatcher, has returned to his home greatly improved in 'health, after being confined in Yonkers, St. John’s Hospital, five months. He expects to resume work about November 1st. A striking example of the fraternal side of the O. R. T. on this division was demonstrated this month when a purse of $135.00 was taken up on this division and presented to Bro. Hallenbeck. The Electric Division, Grand Central Terminal and dispatcher’s office have given him purses, the total amount being about $300. This shows the fraternal feeling of the boys on the N. Y. C. for one of its members. Bro. Fraleigh, our local chairman, received a letter from Bro. Hallenbeck expressing his grati- tude to all who contributed and gave their time for his welfare. He also said in part that his case furnished a striking example why every eligible person should join and “keep joined” to the O. R. T., for no one knows whose turn may come next. The regular meeting on September 16th was a large and profitable one. Don’t forget our annual ball October 16th, Co- lumbus Hall, Poughkeepsie. The chairman asks you to show your appreciation and get one new member in return for the two days you are going to have each month. A. A. S., Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, the Ruler of the uni- verse, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our worthy brother, Peter Jacobs, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and Whereas, We realize that the New York Central Railway System Division No. 8 has lost a true friend and a faithful member; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family, his parents, our heartfelt and sincere sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved ones, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication and a copy spread Digitized by kjOOQle

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1722 The Railroad Telegrapher. upon the minutes of the division in memory of our deceased brother, who was at all times loyal to the °rder- F. P. Fraleick. Geo. Dengler, L. Bauer, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward the youngest beloved brother of our brother, F. V. Boucher; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy be it Resolved, That the members of Hudson Division of System Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and mem- bers of the afflicted family their sincere and heart- felt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. H. Groupe, J. P. Colwell, W. H. Ashley, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the members of Division No. 8, O. R. T., for their kindness during our recent bereavement in the loss of my brother. Bro. F. V. Boucher, Cert. 24797. Stuyvesant, N. Y., September 13, 1913. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to express my sincere thanks to the officers and members of Division No. 8, of which my son, Anthony Sieber, was a member for the sympathy shown at the time of his death and the beautiful floral offering. I also desire to thank the Grand Lodge officers for the prompt payment of the insurance he held. Yours truly, C. L. Sieber. Buffalo, N. Y., September 17, 1913. Monon R. R. Second District -- Bro. L. I). Wood acted as relief agent at Bor- den while Agent Davis was on a trip through New York, with Mr. Kern, a new man, on second Salem and Bro. I. B. Packwood on first. Bro. Lane, at Stinesville. was relieved by S. Ridlen, Second District relief agent, for three weeks. Steve seems to have some attraction at Salem. Bro. E. F. Packwood and wife recently visited home folks at Borden anil took in the Kentucky State Fair at Louisville. Mr. Carnes has been assigned to second West Baden recently. We hope to call him “Bro.” soon. Brothers, don’t fail to report all vacancies hot bulletined at the proper time to your local chair- man. This is your duty, as he is working the same as you. Just as soon as there is a vacancy advise him so he can look after it, if not bulletined. Bro. W. F. Speer at Macdoel has been appointed assistant local chairman Macdoel to LaFayette, and Bro. A. F. Cotter, Patricksburg, assistant local chairman on the I. & L. and B. & B. Cert. 18. Second Division — Bro. H. J. Henson, second Bainbridge, is back after two weeks’ vacation, relieved by E. E. Sny- der, who later “took to the woods.” J. J. Healey then tried the job but only lasted three days. The joint meeting with “Big Four” boys was a successful event and many matters of importance were brought up and discussed. Our committee will no doubt soon be in session with the management for increased salaries, better rules and better working conditions. Mr. Mc- Manus has promised to meet us soon. Nearly all members have paid their dues to December 31st. The few remaining should pay up at once. We have made a fine showing in in- creasing our membership this year, and with a little help from each member we should be 100 per cent solid by December 31st. Give our committee your solid backing and it will do just what you want done. Bro. Hunt, second Orleans, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Deremiah, of third there. Would like very much to hear from the First District. Brothers on the north end, wake up and get after the nons around you. The car inspectors are working all around us in the wage question. We should receive as much, if not more, than car repairers, who come here green and receive $63.00 to $70.00. It’s time to wake up and get solid. Several of the boys promised to send me a few items, but have failed to receive .them. Business is fairly good. Stone and coal is moving well, and there is a bright future for coal movements this winter. The I. & L. Division is in good shape for any of the engines, and the “500“ class engines are now making trips to Midland. Bro. Hamel, third Frankfort, passed over the road recently going to his old home at Gosport — evidently some attraction there. Later he finished the trip going to New York (alone?). Telegrapher Schmalz bid in third Bedford, and B. H. Sipple, of Clay City, bid in second Green castle. Mr. Sipple will soon be with us. Bro. Deremiah, third Orleans, has returned to work after being attacked and badly stabbed at Orleans several weeks ago, by a drunken man, while handling the IJ. S. mail for No. 4. We are all more than glad to have Ray back with us. Passenger traffic was badly delayed by an extra north derailing several cars on Cloverdale Hill recently, and Trains Nos. 3 and 4 were detoured via Indianapolis. Bro. Braxton, agent Ladoga, was off for a month enjoying the ways of the world, relieved by Mr. Abel. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1723 Bro. Shorr, first Greencastle, off a few days, was relieved by Telegrapher Hilburn, attending college there, who later went to Salem until school began. Bro. Fahnstock has resumed at Shops, and Bro. Bennett is back on second there. Dispatchers are taking their vacations. Dis- patcher Job, third south end, has been over the road shaking hands with the boys. Bro. Busha, nights 44 AD,1 ”. relieved Bro. Petrie h, days there, who relieved the car man on vacation. Bro. Jarrett, first Frankfort, is still in the West. I would like very much to receive a few items from some north end brother. Bro. Ellis of the Southern Ry. dispatcher’s office, Louisville, visited his father Bro. J. D. Ellis, agent C.reencastle, a few days recently. It was necessary for the operators at Green castle to double one day when Mr. Sipple went to the wreck on Cloverdale Hill. No extra men available. Doubling would not go very well now. Think of the old long twelve-hour drags; then insist on everyone having an up-to-date, and remember, “No card, no favors.” “PZ,” Second. Norfolk & Western Ry. Pocahontas Division — We are not altogether dead but just oversleeping ourselves. J. T. Board, from Berwind agency, goes to the new agency created at Stone, Ky., on the Pond Creek Ry., and Berwind bid in by Bro. Smith, from Castlewood agency, bid in by W. E. Martin, from “BF” division office, Bluefield. Second and third Finney and fourth "BF” are on bulletin. Bro. B. M. Stone is back at Dublin, Va., at school after working extra during vacation. Sister Kate Handy, Tug tower, was off last month, relieved by Bro. Tidwell, who also relieved Mr. Huff on vacation. Chief Dispatcher Fields was in Roanoke several days recently on committee revising the book of general rules, relieved by Night Chief Ford, and he on second by Dispatcher Morrisey, relieved by our popular extra, Jones. Bro. Calloway, Graham tower, while in Roanoke with our committee, was relieved by Bro. Bond. Bro. Wright, Graham, is doing extra relief agent’s work, relieved by Bro. T. V. Ramey. Bro. Vogelsong, from Iaeger tower, who recently relieved Bro. McPherson, of North Fork, for his vacation, was relieved by Mr. Hamrick. Bro. Drum, third Devon, relieving agent at Maybeury, was relieved by Mr. Watkins, who, al- though a young man, works like an old-timer, and promises to get a card right away. Agent Moore, North Fork, ill with fever, was relieved by Bro. M. R. McMillon extra relief agent. Bro. Jennings, Bluestone tower, on vacation, took in the Roanoke Fair, relieved by JBro. Tidwell. Glad to see Bro. Walter Martin back at Elkhorn after being off several months on account of ill health. Bro. Stover, St. Paul, off a few days was re lieved by Bro. Brinkley. Bro. Briggs, Montcalm, off thirty days on vaca- tion recently, was relieved by Extra Relief Agent Bro. Aumillcr. Work on this division is holding up exceedingly well and the volume being handled is so heavy and fast increasing that the company has decided to electrify the line from Bluefield to Vivian, VV. Va. A force at Bluestone is now breaking ground for the power house, which means that before many months we will see this business handled by the big motors. Brothers, we are all becoming entirely too cat e- lcss and unconcerned about the Order and conse- quently the welfare of ourselves and families. Because we have the best schedule in this part of the country is no reason why we should not try to still further better our condition. Do you suppose ^ou would be enjoying even a membership in a division like ours or working for a road like the N. & VV. unless you had something in you to start on? Certainly not. Therefore, we should make every effort to show our employers we appreciate what we already have and also show them that we are worth and worthy of more. We are the poorest paid class, according to our duties, in railroading, and the only remedy is to all get together, support the Order, see that we have the proper officers for each division — starting right at home with our local chairman. Then back him to a man; give good service, and we will always be in shape at the proper time to demand more pay and better working conditions, and in turn for good service be satisfied with nothing short of our demands. Little frivolous matters, an oversight, or care- lessness sometimes cause us to become delinquent. This is the wrong spirit. If you have a just grievance and think you know where it hinges, “everyone always does,” go after it in the right way and if you locate it have it fixed, but what- ever you do, don’t forget to pay your dues promptly on time. The $75.00 minimum should again be taken up and discussed freely, and members all over the States get together on the proposition and make it a general issue. Let us get some of the able * writers to start this agitation again and see if we can’t get it to the point where we can all see it in force. Read the item in the September number regard- ing the minimum and other things on page 1553, Cert. 207, C. H. & D. Ry., Toledo Division, Second District. Let’s all do less kicking, get together on every- thing for the betterment of ourselves and employers and good results are sure to follow. Cert. 1148. Michigan Central R. R. Saginaw and Mackinaw Divisions — Bro. Reinalt, first Gaylor, was off four days on account of his wife’s mother’s death, relieved by Bro. Sell, of second, relieved fifteen days by G. T. Cox, from the Illinois Central Division. Bro. Digitized by C,ooQle

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1724 The Railroad Telegrapher. F-. L. Hill, third Gaylord, was relieved fifteen days by Mr. Wiltse, who later relieved Mr. Wilson, resigned, at Roscommon. Mr. Bonnett, first Wolverine, off a few days, ending up the fishing season, relieved by Bro. R. Stokes. Bro. Miller, third Grayling, on two weeks’ vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Cox. Telegrapher Sutherland, at Calumet with the soldiers, relieved by Mr. Wheeler. Bro. A. O. Bourassa, first West Branch, while visiting relatives in the southern part of the State, was relieved by Bro. Cox, who later left for St. Paul, Minn., where he had a position waiting for him. He was one of the busiest during his short stay on this division. D. C. Honey. Standish, off a few days during the fair, was relieved by Bro. Kenrick. Bro. R. R. Smith, Chesaning days, resigned to look after his father’s business on account of the latter’s poor health. We are sorry to lose such a good live brother. Bro. Nowak, agent Henderson, bid in Chesaning. Rro. Sargent, second Owosso, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Kenrick, and Bro. L. R. Porter, third Saginaw, off fifteen days, by Bro. R. Stokes, relieved at Wolverine by Mr. Bunce, a new man. Dispatcher Bro. Johnson, Bay City, taking his an- nual fifteen days, was relieved by Bro. Needham. Later Bro. Johnson relieved Night Chief McCul- lough for two weeks. Bro. Jim Berry bid in second West Branch, Bro. Wm. Berry first, and Bro. Porter, from Saginaw, second Bay City. Bro. Y'an slipped this month, therefore not many items from the Saginaw Division, but perhaps I overdone last month, as I put the whole works up to him. Very few of the brothers appreciate the impor- tance of sending the local chairman the slip No. 3 notice of dues when paid. This makes it very hard to tell how the boys stand, and I have been caught “talking through my hat” on several dif- ferent occasions, which makes it very embarrassing for me as well as putting the brothers in a bad light. I wish you would make it a point to see that I get slip No. 3 as soon as you make your remittance to Bro. Staley, and then 1 can keep you booked up to date, and save Bro. Staley a lot of extra work. Bob. “HOT AIR CASTLKS.” (Copied by request.) When I get to be superintendent Lots of change*; there will he. Orders will nevermore be signed With the suing of “M. C. C.” Rohrer will be chief dispatcher, The salary I think I’ll double. But every train must run on time, And I think he’ll have no trouble. Peck and Dunning on the pension list, George might as well go along. As I want to make a good clean sweep With all in the place they belong. Johnson and Louie I’ll keep awhile Harry isn’t much on the key, But then with a little practice Can’t tell what he might be. Shaw and Stokes I most forgot And of course I can’t miss Slade, Guess they hold the first trick jobs Good dispatchers they have made. Bonnett is a good square fellow. Been up in the Wolverine plains, And he will make a fine dispatcher If he only takes the pains. Ramsey I’ll put on second To handle the south end trains His size don’t cut much figure If he only has the brains. I'lajole sets across the table And works second hours too, No doubt he’ll say it isn’t right, But on first he’ll never do. ••DI’’ still keeps the Berry boys — They’ve been there quite awhile. And both appear to like the work, And don’t put on much style. Higgins will be niy chief clerk, Bobnct I’ll have to let go; lie has held it down for quite awhile. But is getting somewhat sb w. Bennett gets a job a9 swingman. No more can he get up late. But then he gets home every night For he gets south end wayfreight. Donald McDonald will be trainmaster. To Lankey I’ll tie a can; He looks to be a smooth guy But appears to be quite a man. I might give him a job braking But for that he might not stand. Later, if he got down to business A conductor’s job he might land. But then that’s all up to Donald, He is to do what lie thinks best; Perhaps he’ll say just fall in line. And take your turn with the rest I’ll start in and head the li>t. Cn\lc a j"l) l‘d give if 1 could. And 1 may he aide to place him As helper with Chales at Limvood. I guess I have them all lined up Kvoryone must dig right in. And work their dari ed old heads oil 1 he day when 1 begin. Bill Caldwell isn’t much of a ham. And 1 want to use him right. So back to Beaver Lake hr goes And takes Flynn's place at night. Now when you get dissatisfied. Or a better job you see, Ju*t set right down and pen a line, To \onrs truly, R. M. G. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1725 West and Joliet Divisions — Bro. Herrin, after a month at the night chiefs desk at Michigan City, is first trick dispatcher while Bro. Pfeifer is tuning up for the winter’s business. Bro. Williamson, after two weeks’ vacation, has resumed his old place at M. C. yard. He was re- lieved by Bro. Bradford. John is praying that "Jack Frost” will soon arrive and freeze out that hay fever. It will now be Bro. Tone at “TY” through the good work of Bro. Ilerrin, and he hopes to lard another as soon as the opportunity presents itself. Let us all keep at it for it is just this good work that keeps us to the front all the time. Second “TY” closed while Bro. Wilson was off a few days sick, owing to the shortage of men. Bro. Brown, Haminond days, is back again after an extended trip West. Bro. Hensell, t..ird East Gary, off a few days in Wisconsin, was relieved by Bro. Smalley, a new man. After two weeks at M. C. yard relieving Bro. Williamson, Bro. Bradford went to Niles third. Superintendent of Telegraph Ross was over the road on a motor car recently inspecting the telephones, etc., and encouraging the boys with a glad handshake and a kind word. In this way let me thank Bro. Bradford for the items which he so kindly sent me and hope to again hear from him as well as from any and all the rest who may have an item or two which will be of interest to all. “Uncle Dudley." Pennsylvania Lines East of Pittsburgh and Erie. The Final Struggle — All operators, levermen and agents on the lines cast of Pittsburgh and Erie: We are now in the final struggle for a schedule on the P. R. R. and we expect to get it by your help. I trust that not one of you will stand out against us, but will join the organization that represents your craft and help to bring about conditions existing on every large railroad in the country today. Do not hesitate, as it may be too late tomorrow, but come in today, so when the victory is won we can with one accord proclaim that we won the battle not they. The general committee of the P. R. R. is on a par with any of them, but the committee and Grand Officers can not bring about this transition of their own accord. They need every man on the road to stand solidly back of them to accomplish this for us all. Your membership is required first. Some of your money is now due for what you have already enjoyed and your help is needed to com- plete the organization. You will never regret joining the Order of your craft, and the results that will be accomplished will both please and surprise you. Don't remain outside or you may be the means of thwarting this noble purpose. You owe it to yourselves as men among men, to the organization, and to your own families to come in at once. None of you arc making so much that your families would object to you getting more. There is no time now for procrastination, the psychological moment has arrived and your action now will determine your make-up as a man among merf. Some of you have said: “Why don’t you do something, and we will be with you.” We are now going to do something, and the only way to con- vince us that you are with us is to join the ranks and go with us hand in hand and help secure the good things that we are entitled to; then when the victory is won you can share it with us. The good work done by our energetic and faith- ful general chairman, Bro. J. F. Miller, and his assistance by the general committee is beginning to show results. Men on this committee sacrificed their positions and their all when put to the test in order to better our conditions, and proved them- selves true to their trust. What nobler men could we ask for? Every obstacle has been placed in their way to discourage them, but without avail. We should now consider the enormous responsi- bility we placed on these men when we elected them to represent us. Rise in your might and stand back of them so they need make no further sacrifices. If the boys on the P. R. R. do not get a schedule it will be because you men who do not join us have failed to do your duty and you will be alone re- sponsible. The larger the membership the better a schedule you may expect — a schedule which will affect you all. Then why not give us your help and get the very best we can? It will cost you no more, besides you will then feel that you are entitled to what has been secured, because you have helped morally and financially to get it. If 1,500 men can get $150,000.00 increase in the revised schedule, what can 4,000 men do if they stand back of their committee? A membership of 75 per cent will get a 75 per cent schedule, a 90 per cent membership, a 90 per cent schedule, and a 95 to 98 per cent membership a schedule in the same proportion. We have just as efficient men on the P. R. R. as other roads, and if they got it we can; but we can not do it if half the man wait for the other half to do something before they are willing to invest their money for their own benefit. Suppose a war was brewing and a general called for men and the men would tell him, “you go and fight and do something,” and he got killed in action, “would that bring victory? Those men who have dropped out know exactly what the Order means, and know they have not and will not gain anything by acting in that man- ner. The members of the other crafts know better than to be dropping out all the time; so they pay up and keep their organization intact and maintain such a vigilant lookout that all the new men coin- ing on the road soon realize that the only thing to do is to get in line, and they do it without being asked. In our department, new men come on the road and find a number of Order men who, when they ask them about our Order, are amazed to learn that they “used to belong but dropped out,” and in extenuation of such action proceed to put up some flimsy excuse which creates a bad impression in the minds of the new man. If these brothers had kept up their membership their reply would Digitized by kjOOQle

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1726 The Railroad Telegrapher. have been: “Yes, I am a member, and that is what you must be soon, if you expect to stay here.” Inen they would be protecting themselves and all other good men; and the men would hand in their applications as soon as eligible. We can more readily forgive a non-member, who is not supposed to know much about the Order, than the man who once a member offers excuses for dropping out, of such a nature that others who might join are prevented from doing so by such utter lack of physical or moral courage. Large bodies move slowly, and we can not expect to win this fight in a week or month. Those who drop out at every dues period are very poor union men at heart and lose more time conjuring up excuses for such action than it would take to earn the money to pay their dues. They never have time to come to meetings to find out what is going on, but will listen to others of their kind and try to make themselves believe that they have now found a legitimate excuse for dropping out and then they slide from manhood to a level below that of a genuine non. Many of the men who have been misled by the dual organization now realize how they have been duped and are coming into the O. R. T., the only organization which has a national prestige and is known all over the United States and Canada. On* or the Boys. Williamsport and Susquehanna Dirnsions — Among the best series of meetings ever held on these divisions were those during the fore part of September. A morning and evening meeting was held at Sunbury with the Sunbury Division, and at Williamsport a morning and evening meet- ing with the Elmira Division. Local Chairman G. C. Vandling, of the Sunbury Division; Local Chair- men C. R. Elliott, of the Elmira Division, and A. C. Grieb, of the Williamsport Division, presided over 'them. General Chairman Bro. J. F. Miller and Bro. T. E. Fidler, of the general committee, were present at all four meetings, and Bro. Miller gave a very forceful address at all of them, touching upon the points at issue in a very able manner. Chairman Bro. Grieb received some very good letters after the meeting complimenting Bro. Miller on present conditions. A general awakening has taken place among the membership, and also among the non-members, and several new members have been added during the past month. Personal effort is what counts most when trying to show a non-member wherein he is wrong by staying outside the ranks instead of coming in and assisting those who are working so hard for his betterment. We are stronger now than ever before, and any man or woman who continues to remain outside our ranks shows a weakness that is hard to account for. Wake up and show us that you appreciate what has been done for you by joining at once. We are building up an organization on principle and any non member who, through sickness or otherwise, is in need of financial assistance should not expect any aid from the members of this organization. The door is always open to admit those who are worthy of membership. If our motto: “No card, no favors,” be applied more strictly than what it is, we would be much farther advanced than we are today in the labor world. Every member should ask his fellow-telegrapher if he or she carries an up-to-date card and if they reply in the negative ask them why not? Then point out to them the way to get one and show them why they are classed so low in wages and poor working conditions. If every member would get out and hustle and comply with this request we would soon be 100 per cent on this division, or as near to it as we desire to be. Bro. C. C. Spade, while off on account of the death of his mother-in-law, was relieved by Bros. C. A. Fenstermacher and«JV. D. Mantz. Bro. G. E. Shaffer spent his September relief day fishing in the placid waters of Chillisquaque Creek. Bro. Geo. is some fisherman. Bro. H. E. Boyer went to “BR” Grange Park, Centre Hall, during the grangers’ picnic. Bro. W. D. Gresh called on his brother, Bro. C. A. Gresh, at Northumberland on his September relief day to doctor Cal’s fowls. Nice to have a brother chicken doctor. The boys on the W. & S. Divisions, especially the brothers, responded nobly to the two appeals of our local chairman for financial aid for Bro. Schlotman. Bro. C. S. Dieffenderfer collected and turned over to Bro. Schlotman in February $46.55 and in March $33.50, and Bro. W. E. Troutman in May $31.60 and June $21.50, and Bro. Posey Lustig received $30 from trainmen around Lock Haven, making a total of $163.15. Brothers, this is what we are bonded together tor, to help one another in need. Bro. Schlotman has had a very hard siege of it, having not worked a day since December 16, 1912. Let us live up to our motto, “No card, no favors.” more closely, then some of the nons on this division will not depend so much on us to do their thinking, acting and “paying.” Brothers, I must have more notes from the assistants if we are to have a good write-up each month; only a few received this 'month from one brother. “Steve." Rcuovo Division, West End — The open meeting at Kane Pa., September 12, was largely attended from both sides. Bros. Miller, Fidier and Local Chairman J. F. Mann made elo- quent addresses, and every non-member present resolved to join the Order. This meeting was one of the most successful ever held on the Renovo Division. Bro. Chas. Davidson, second Ludlow, and Bro. Jordan, first “SM,” were Cleveland visitors on their relief days. Bro. J. A. Murray, third Irvineton, off five days account sickness, was relieved by Mr. Miller. Bro. L. D. 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The Railroad Telegrapher, 1727 I wish to thank Bro. Vance, of Erie, for help- ing out on the write-up. Come again, Harry. Would like to hear from Bro. Alverson, third Corry — in fact, all the brothers and sisters. Send in what you know before the 20th of each month. Bro. W. G. Wade, relief operator on Schedule No. 3, is on the sick list. Sister Minnie Hagerty, third “OD” Erie, is unable for duty *on account of a very lame arm. We hope the disability is only temporary, and that we will soon have the pleasure of hearing her musical Morse again. Bro. Siegfried is relieving her. Bro. Moran, first “OD,” has returned, and Bro. Williams was transferred to third, and later to Renovo extra in message room. He was re- lieved on third “OD” by Willa M. Shearer, re- turned from several weeks* very enjoyable vacation to Atlantic City and other eastern cities. Miss Shearer was relieved on second “US” by Miss Pierson, extra phone operator. Bro. Harry Vance, second “OD” Erie, visited friends and relatives at Sheffield and Ludlow on his relief day. Byrd Wood, first “US,” is wearing a brand new ring. Cupid is a bad actor. Better get an O. R. T. card, girls, so we will have the pleasure of call- ing you sisters. Bro. W. S. Bamer, third Preston, and friend, were Erie callers recently. Bro. F. W. Crawford, on the sick list for two months, has returned to second “KZ” Kane. Wc are all delighted to hear his familiar “fist” once again. Mrs. Geary, first “KZ” Kane, is on the sick list, relieved by Miss Walsh, extra. Bro. McMahon, third Elgin, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Munsee, of the Erie. Bro. Griskey, of superintendent’s office Renovo, was a Kane caller recently. Bro. Kane, first Howards, is now in superintendent’s office Renovo. Bro. Hammel, third Sheffield, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Hooley, of Ridgway; also Bro. Newberry, third Warren Jet., by Bro. Siegfried, and Bro. J. E. Feulner, third Spring Creek, by an extra man. W. S. Barner, Div. Cor. Buffalo Division — A lot of organizing has been done on this divi- sion during the past month, and we hope every member will get after that non that could not come in until after pay day. The petition plan inaugurated by the local chair- man proved a huge success, and applications are still coming in rapidly. / You know that the position of relief operator is filled by appointment and never put up for bid. which goes to show how much we need to be better organized to demand our rights. Don’t forget the motto, “No card, no favors.” Business is growing on this division, but our salaries are not being increased accordingly, which means all get busy. Bro. Simmons, of Keating Summit, spent his relief day in Buffalo attending a very interesting ball game. We wish to congratulate Bro. G. W. Thompson, of Emporium, Pa., for the honor conferred upon him by being nominated for tax collector of Cam- eron County, and hope he will be elected. Bro. Ryan, agent Liberty, is spending a few days at his home in Hornell. Cert. 1774. Allegheny Division — Business is rushing, and men are so scarce that the regulars are having a hard time to get off. Several who wanted vacations a month or more are still waiting for relief. This is an excellent time for the men tq. stick up for their rights. If we can only get the nons to look at things in the right way it would not be long before we have a good schedule. We must keep on trying to show them what the O. R. T. has been doing for them all these years while they have been taking what rightfully did not belong to them. We are in this struggle to win and must be patient and keep up our courage. Brace up the faint-hearted and get them to attend every meeting they can. That is where they will learn what is going on. These meetings, if well attended, and the proper interest taken in them will be held oftener, but there is no use in paying out money for hall rent unless we have a sufficient attendance to warrant it. I have not received any assistance from the brothers along the line for this write-up, but hope some of you will send me a few items for the next one. Remember every little helps. Bro. Emil Marshall and family spent a few days recently visiting his parents at Curwensville, Pa., relieved by Bro. M. S. McCoy. A new tower has been opened at the south end of Emlenton, with Bro. F. F. Hilliard on first, Bro. C. E. Ilovis on second, and Mr. Campbell, who has promised to line up shortly, on third. Bro. O. T. Arendt, formerly on first Foxburg, now one of the Grand Division organizers on the P. R. R., and family, spent a pleasant vacation of two weeks in New York State, visiting his parents, during August and September. Cert. 18. Sutibury Division — A large joint meeting was held at Sunbury, Pa., September 9th. General Chairman J. F. Miller, of Baltimore, Md., made a very fine address to the boys, and others also delivered addresses. Bro. E. W. Trexler, Pratt, N. M., sent Bro. Vandling a paper, giving account of the raise the Southern Pacific boys secured September 1st. Come again, Eddie, glad to hear from you. Bro. W. H. Dunkleberger, first “BA” tower, made a western tour the latter part of September. The Industrial Commission, that is to investigate our case, was confirmed September 10th, and it should soon be known what the outcome means to the boys on the Pennsylvania System, where we are fighting for a principle. The company denies our duly elected representatives the right of a hearing in our behalf and every “knight of the key” who has an ounce of pure unionism about him should back up the committee in its efforts. What we gain means much to all of you in the future. If we lose none but the backslider and non will be to blame for the miserable conditions that will follow. Do your part. Do not be a dead Digitized by CiOOQle

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1728 The Railroad Telegrapher. one, but get after the non at your office who has been sent a blank and see that he fills it out. We have been undergoing a labor struggle on the P. R. R. in which every means available has been used by the company to thwart us. Are you going to do your part? If so get after the nons and make this a campaign that will bring results in which eacl^ and all will benefit. Your committees have been standing pat, and as the crisis approaches do your share. What the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers has done heretofore you all know, and will continue to do more for you hereafter if you will all do your part like men. Keep together. Join the “Booster Club” and, with a little more patience, we will come out all O. K. The number of applications received during September shows that we are not as dead yet as some would like to have the men think we are. Steer clear of what is termed the “Pennsylvania Mutual Benefit Association.” It does not look good to us union men. Every laboring man can find an organization that already represents his class if he wishes to join one. Beware of these “fly by nights.” They are not what they seem. There is probably a good reason for the present shortage of men on the Sunbury Division as well as elsewhere on the “Pennsy.” Blanks have been sent out to all eligible nons. Get after them. The amount for November is $6.00. Pull together and make a clean up. C*tT. 11. Harrisburg Division — The man or woman who works for wages has just as much right to recreation and enjoyment as the millionaire. As to just what constitutes enjoyment there is. of course, room for wide dif- ference of opinion, but as to the right of every human being to a certain amount of leisure time to do with as he or she may see fit there can be no room for difference of opinion. The idler who has wasted his time is not entitled to a specific enjoyment simply because some more in- dustrious brother is enabled through frugality and industry to take advantage of certain conditions, but conditions should be such in the wage world that every person should be in a position to enjoy those pleasures which most appeal to them in a reasonable degree. Working hours should be short enough so that all of a person’s time is not taken up either in work or recuper;:t;on, and wages high enough so that the industrious, frugal head of a family should not be compelled to work like a slave from the first of January to the close of December year after year in order to keep the ghost of want away from the door. This world is big and bountiful enough to give every human being a chance to enjoy life, but we will continue to have a few millionaires and thou- sands of paupers until the gieat mass of people becomes sufficiently interested to study the question which vitally affect their well being. The principal trouble is that we are shiftless, selfish and indifferent, expecting the other fellow to do the studying and remedy conditions for us while we are attending to our own immediate interests. The other fellow has studied and pro- gressed while we have not advanced as rapidly as we might have done had we tried to apply the remedy ourselves. The workday can be shortened and the wages raised through a close study of trades-unionism in a short time, if the members of the union will be consistent unionists. Thus the laborer can gain more enjoyment for himself and for his family without waiting for the remote future. Trades-unionism is' the bread and butter getter of the immediate present, which will give us the opportunity to eat. sleep and rest. Bro. B. H. Saltsman bid in the 11:00 to 7:00 trick at the assistant trainmaster’s #office. Bro. H. M. Shields spent his vacation at points in the New England States, relieved by Bro. G. L. Lind- say, and he by Bro. S. S. Crist. Bro. G. M. Eshelman spent his vacation in New York State. Bro. J. K. Robinson keeps a sharp look out for the nons and none get away without being fully informed of the merits of the O. R. T. Bro. J. K. Leyder has moved to his old home, Thompson, Pa. Bro. W. G. Krall is relieving W. W. Shopes while he is doing the yardmaster’s work at “DO.” Bro. E. N. Stoner is tilling the soil during his spare time and says it pays physically as well as financially. We hope the few nons still with us will soon decide to give us their financial and moral sup- port, realizing that we are working to better their conditions, and hand in, with an application blank, the small amount necessary for a card out of the many dollars the O. R. T. has secured for them each year, thereby regaining the respect of their fellow-workers. - A list of non-producers can be secured at any time from the local chairman or general secre- tary and treasurer. Cekt. 2004. Elmira Division — Those who did not attend the meetings in Elmira and Williamsport, September 10th and 11th, missed a mighty good time. We arrange for the meetings, and if you do not come and hear what’s going on you shouldn’t get the idea that the move- ment is not progressive. The only way we have of getting the news to you is through the meeting plan, and if you were the least bit interested, it seems that there would be better attenJance. How- ever, you may rest assured that there is always “something doing.” An even dozen new members obtained so far this month, with several more applications to come, makes a pretty good showing, and, with every bo ly working in harmony, there is good cause for thanksgiving. Get after the nons, and it will be but a short time before we will have our 90 per cent. Let every member look at his membership as an investment, which it is in every sense of the word. Don’t be satisfied to sit around and let someone else do the work. You can do a great deal of good in your community by advertising the organization and by showing Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1729 that you appreciate that which has already been accomplished by it. If you want your organiza- tion to come to the front, where it rightfully be- longs, why don’t you make an effort to get it there? Do you realize that there are 5,000 men in the telegraph service on the P. R. R. Lines East, and that with 75 per cent of these employes we might have an organization here that would command attention? You are one of this great army, and it is up to you to interest yourself. The Southern Pacific boys have succeeded in revising their schedule, and a 10 per cent in- crease has been granted them. So much for or- ganization. For good reasons, we will not mention the names of the new members just entered, but cordially welcome every one. The time is not far distant when things will be different on the P. R. R. We are coming out of the fray all the better for it. Bro. Charles Lake is doing good work on the south end, and his efforts are appreciated. The way the members and the nons flocked to the Williamsport meeting last month was good to see, and, as Bro. Miller stated, we were greatly honored by every place in the city being elabo- rately decorated with flags and bunting and with music and fireworks, even the Governor of Penn- sylvania coming to town that night. Bros. Youmans, Phillips, Elliott, Quick and Mr. Hopkins attended the meeting, September 11th, in Williamsport, and all had an enjoyable time. On the evening of September 29th, in New York City, a meeting was held for the purpose of organiz- ing a State legislative committee. This was a joint meeting of all divisions having jurisdiction, wholly or in part, in the State of New York. The P. R. R. was represented. It is up to Bros. Wheeler and Gillette, at Roar- ing Branch, to get another application soon. Keep at him. Bro. Jones and Smith, at Cross Roads, are also slated for a little missionary work to make that point solid, and then Bro. Vineski can hustle a little for two points down there. Now that Georgie Bambury has taken first at “YD,” we can see no reason for such hesitation, for “He that hesitates is lost.” Don’t get lost, “Bam.” We have “summer” all the year round at “YD.” We have learned that Bro. Quick is particularly fond of waffles, especially the talcum powder vari- ety. Petitions have been circulated over the division the past several weeks for contributions for the purpose of purchasing some suitable token of ap- preciation for our veteran division operator, Mr. John H. Shearer, who retired on pension Sep- tember 30ih. Mr. Shearer started his telegraph career at Hanover Jet., Pa., during the Civil War, as an extra operator. The regular man at this point took hurried leave one night upon learning of the approach of the Confederate forces, and Mr. Shearer was slated to take the place. The Confederates endeavored to put the office out of commission, but were outwitted, and full par- ticulars were sent over the wire to the main office at Harrisburg. Mr. Shearer was then promoted to the Harrisburg office and gradually worked his way up the ladder to the office he has held in Elmira for so many years. He is well liked by everybody, and the employes of the telegraph de- partment mean to present him with some token of their esteem. “Billyum.” Schuylkill Division — I agree with the brother who wrote “The Reason Why,” published in the August Telegrapher, as to the cause of the poor conditions which exist on this system, which would be very much better if it were not for the “howlers” and “knockers,” who are always willing to take all they can get for nothing, but do not want to pay for it, and then cry “Do something and we will join,” with- out stopping to think that the thing “necessary to be done” to “do something” to help better condi- tions is simply for them to join the O. R. T. I attended the meeting at Philadelphia on Sep- tember 4th, held by the four great national organi- zations, mainly for the employes of the P. R. R. The main topic of discussion was the elimination of the dual organizations that have proven to be detrimental to all the brothers on this system. Bro. Ellis delivered a stirring address on behalf of the telegraphers, showing the baleful effects of such dual organizations. It is now Bro. Herr. Bro. C. Snyder assigned to the prolonged va- cancy on first “MR,” vice Mr. Kelly, sick. ' Cert. 2079. Delaware Division — We were delighted to have with us at the smokers held at Greenwood and Laurel, August 27th, Bros. Miller, general chairman, SeBastain and Truit. Each in turn gave short talks, which were very interesting and much appreciated. Among the others present responding to requests for remarks was Bro. Butler, who unearthed some of the doings of the opposition. Open meetings were held recently at Lancaster, Phenixville and Columbia, Pa., and Trenton and Camden, N. J. We hope to have the honor of entertaining Bros. Miller, SeBastain and Truit and many prominent workers for our cause at future meetings on this division. Bro. li. S. Taylor was recently married. Con- gratulatiohs. Our condolence is extended to Bro. J. F. Melvin in the loss of his grandmother; also our sympathy to Bro. S. L. Richards, whose little boy is very ill; Bro. C. S. Allen, threatened with appendicitis, and Bro. J. L. Holloway, now recovering from typhoid fever. Bro. W. 11. Quillen is now on ticket job at “BM.” Bro. J. F. Melvin is at third “SF;” Bro. B. C. Wainwright, second “B;” Bro. J. K. Cannon, third *‘B,” and Bro. K. 11. Todd is at third “W.” “BR” has been filled this season by Bros. C. V. Lewis, C. G. Allen and J. B. Thompson. 11. A. Baker is at “SIC” Ross and Broad Creek, fruit stations, are closed for the season. Bro. L. A. Hobbs and wife were recent guests at Ocean City, Md. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1730 The Railroad Telegrapher. S. S. Gray visited New York on his vacation. Bro. R. F. Farlowe gave his ponies a rest and took advantage of No. 40 stopping at Broad Creek during the Laurel and Bethel camp. Many of the first and second-trick boys attended the camps. Bros. H. L. Wright, W. F. Allen and families were tenting there. The M. D. & V. is putting in the block system, which will probably mean more work at “GD," which has only a 20-lever machine, with single track and no more money in sight. All the boys should have an up-to-date. Every little bit helps. “RS” has been changed to an interlocking plant, and, with the skilled signal and repairman, the machine is doing fine work. A new cross-over has been installed at “BD,” and trains now hit it like a straight track. We are glad the section foremen are enjoying a $12 a month increase, and the relief or extra agents an expense account limited to $30 a month. Among the agencies that received the increase arc Porter and Federalsburg. Looks like the extra man at “GW” will now be needed all the year, as the T. A. Snyder Pres. Co. has installed an up-to-date plant there, which will run all year. Bro. Gootee, at “BD,” is some shot. Crews are in danger a mile away, and he may perforate even the bird man and his craft. A few of our telegraphers who are making a success in other vocations are: Bros. W. A. Easom, contractor; L. A. Hobbs and L. H. Wright, manufacturers; S. E. Elliott, farmer, and A. T. Scotten and Mr. S. S. Gray, brokers. The farmers speak of “RS” as a godsend, for there is always a market for their produce, as well as real estate. Allen is on the job. Boys* let’s all try to have a write-up each month. Will appreciate the local happenings in your vicin- ity sent to me on before the eighteenth. Come on; we don’t melt and won't burn at a temper- ature of 105 degrees with the move now on with the O. R. T. “United we stand; divided we fall.” Our sixty days of grace has expired. Those who have not paid up should come to the front double quick step, or you will soon be the target — (the non). Say to yourself: “It shall not be me” and back it up with your "long green.” Everybody's doing it. Doing what? Coming into the O. R. T. The brotherhoods arc forming a federation on the Pennsylvania Lines. “Spider,” Cert. 514. Trenton Division — To All Members: The regular meeting of Tren- ton Division is held at the Goff Building every fourth Thursday of each month, at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Every member should try to attend and express any matter you have, and make these meetings a success in every way. J. II. Austin, Jr., Ass’t L. C. 7 renton Division Notes — The regular monthly meeting at Camden, on August 2yth, was well attended. Bros. L. E. Ellis, J. F. Miller and Weinrick gave us good, interesting talks on conditions as they exist at present. The nons are decreasing one by one on the Trenton branch, and the membership continues to increase. Let us try to land the rest of them by January 1st. There is some good material to work on yet. Make a careful study of the circular letter sent out by Bro. Ellis. It explains a vital matter in regard to any case on the P. R. R. East. Our worthy local chairman, making calls along the division recently, gave us a good, sound and logical talk, which, if used on a non, should land him. He made several points clear, and answered several questions satisfactorily, which he is always willing and able to do. Things never looked brighter. Just a few more master strokes ani our general committee will be able to do things that will count. The Erie write-up in the July Telegrapher says: “The company has agreed to recognize the union, and gave us better working conditions, but we could not have gotten this if the men had not stood behind the committee.” Brothers, impress this on the nons good and strong, so they will see that with their help all else will come. Don’t forget the regular meetings every fourth Thursday, Goff Building, Camden. Bring all the nons you can, and we will show them the "whys and wherefores.” Div. Cor. Trenton Division, North End — By paying your dues promptly saves the secre- tary correspondence. The new card looks nice. Bro. Williams’ wife, of Milford* N. J., who was removed from her home to a hospital, is now much improved. If you can’t “boost” don’t “knock.” Molasses draws more flies than vinegar. The wireless “bug” has struck neveral of the • men on this division. How about sending a wire- less message for a card? Walter Maitland, from, the lower end, made a trip over the division recently. “G” office third is up for bid. Send in your items for a monthly write-up in the journal by the 20th, and when you are through reading it give it to some non to read. Bro. I). Smith has been a busy man the past month with excursion trains and extras. Mr. Knowles, formerly with the wireless, is now with us. Someone tell him about the advantages of carrying a card. Bro. H. Niece can now use his motocycle lining up the nons. Good exercise. The proceedings of the Baltimore convention are interesting reading and contains good organizing argument to present to the nons. Be prompt in answering your call and give the dispatcher the best service you can. They are all good fellows. James Ewing has gone braking — more money in it than telegraphing. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1731 Wc hope the upper end relief nian will soon make up his mind. “Get the habit,” and you won’t have to worry. Mrs. J. G. Simanton, wife of our local chair- man, who, while on a visit to Washington, D. C., was taken ill, is now much improved. / Bro. Archie Tucker was in New York City re- cently. % Raven Rock is almost solid. Bro. C. F. Aughmbaugh attended the farmers’ picnic at Belinden. It is. now Bro. Archie Tucker at “FV.” The cloudburst last month at Manunka Chunk stranded Bro. Reed at ”CR” two days. Bro. Lenhart is making a big noise with that “bug” of his. Bro. Harry Beilis is back at Holland tower. • Bill” Wilmot, Jr., took a day off fishing at Barnegat Pier recently. Bro. Saltus, besides being a motorist, is also a base ball fan. Bro. Geo. Everett visited relatives during his vacation, relieved by Frank Dalyrimple. Any brothers whom I may have missed in this write-up I hope to mention next time. Cert. 2126. Trenton Division, Lower End — Remember, “No card, no fayors.” Make those nons whom you have been favoring heretofore feel that it’s worth their while to “get a card.” There are still a few on the Trenton branch who have not made good their promises. Urge the few delinquents to pay up and help us support our general committee. That is the only way we are ever going to get anything. The members who have paid dues for ten to twenty years and who are never kicking about conditions are good examples to point to. One of the brothers in a small city on this end, where there are still quite a few nons, took a trip Southwest last winter. Ask him the benefits of having an up-to-date and then tell his story to those nons. They will wai t to get a card right away. After being sick s^-cral Veeks, w’e are glad to report that Bro. E. F.. I> )lin, of Jamesburg, is able to return to work again. N. T. Haines, second l3urlington, off several weeks with a broken ankle is getting along nicely now. We hope he will ioon be able to go to work again. Bro. Eastman holds the record for ginning for rail and reed birds, 999. Ho says he gets $2 a dozen for them. Mr. Austin and wife c r joyed themselves at Asbury Park, Wednesday, September 3d. Boys, please send me all the news you can get by the 20th of each month, n I can not get around over the division to find out what is going on. Cert. 666. West Jersey & Seashore Division — The summer season is over. We had a good season and everything went along smoothly, every man doing his share. Labor day was very heavy, but everything worked out nicely. The October meeting will be held at usual place on October 23d, and the November meeting on November 27th. Boys, don’t forget these dates.’ Our secretary wants to compliment the boys on the way they have paid their dues this term. They have been paid more promptly than ever and the few who have not paid >Jiave promised to do so. We lost a few members by transfer to other roads, Jmt have gained quite a number of new ones. We are glad to note the awakening among our men, which should have taken place long ago, and those who formerly felt peeved are now among the workers, persuading others to do likewise. This is the way to reach the goal. There seems to be much anxiety and gnashing of teeth in some quar- ters of late. Get wise, boys, you have been given a long time to do so, but it is never too late to see and do right. Maybe if ex-Bro. W. H. Southard had waited a day he could have saved his money and got a job anyway. Bro. Sofronsky, now with the B. & O., is on his honeymoon in Canada. We all congratulate him. Bro. J. T. Fean has returned to “SA.” P. L. Earley, “UR” towr, on a ten days’ vacation to Wadhams, N. Y., was relieved by Bro. F. J. Murphey. Bro. B. Lipscher, second Atco, N. J., on seven days’ vacation, sent in his resignation while in Cleveland, Ohio, and has gone to work there. We are informed that there is to be a general under- standing between different roads to jrequire a serv- ice letter before employing operators from another road. If this is so it might be well for all brothers to protect themselves by securing this letter. Bro. Bowser, who has gone to some western road, takes with him the good wishes of his su- periors as well as of the brothers on this road. The brothers, wherever he may land, will find him a good fellow. Bro. G. J. Cook, now with the B. & O., writes that good O. R. T. men are in demand on the division where he is working. It is our own fault that it is not so here. Men stopping here for jobs, when they find they must post and not get paid, only stay a day or two and then leave. Those working here every day can hardly make a living at $57.70 with a family. Over 100 good men have left this road recently. We are glad to note that Bro. Norman Morris has been promoted to the Clarksboro agency. We know he will make good. H. N. Gillen, agent Berlin, N. J., has resigned on account of being appointed postmaster there, as it is against the rules of the government for a postmaster to be in any other business. H. C. Sharp, who took his place, held that position for years until several years ago. The pay has been increased considerably there and Howard should now get an up-to-date, as he is reaping the benefits of seniority, etc., and getting more money than he ever got. Excuses are out of order. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1732 The Railroad Telegrapher. J. H. Collins, who met with an accident, is on second Atco temporarily, H. H. Peacock relieving him on the relief job No. 5. Every man should be present at our meetings now who can possibly get off. You will find things more lively now than you have for a long time. Bring your friends with you and hear for your- selves what is doing, then you will not have to take anyone else’s word for it and perhaps get wrong information. It is the duty of every man who possibly can to be on hand. It costs money to hold these meetings for your benefit,- and we hope you will show your interest by coming to them and bringing all the others you can with you. Last fall, when there was considerable bumping, certain married men, out of consideration for their families, were not bumped. They have since shown their gratitude by dropping out and knock- ing. If any more bumping is done remember them. It is not too late. Div. Cor. New York, Chicago &. St. Louis R. R. Chicago District — Bro. J. W. Redman, first Claypool, on three weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Silvey, from the C. & E. I., and he by H. E. Tuffington, later resigned, relieved by C. T. James, who also re- lieved Bro. Snyder on third for ten days’ vacation. Bro. J. M. Fabing, agent Valparaiso, spent his vacation with friends and relatives in Ohio. Bro. Teeters, from the Wabash, on first Osborn pend- ing bids, also relieved F. Groves, second Val- paraiso, who was called to Mechanicsburg, Ohio, on account of the*dcath of his brother. Bro. Lee- son, of Oak wood, was a recent Valparaiso caller. Bro. H. E. Holmes, Valparaiso first, spent his vacation in Michigan on a fishing expedition. We don’t like to tell you what he said he caught. It was almost as big as the sea cow we saw on State street. Your correspondent is back on middle trick Stony Island from his vacation. R. B. Dickerson is on third there pending bids. Bro. Criss Redman and White were down around Stony Island re- cently. On September 12th, the machine shop and boiler shop and a number of small buildings at Stony Island were completely ruined by fire, causing a loss of half a million dollars. Ten engines in the machine shop at the time were damaged, throw- ing about 400 men out of employment. It is now Bro. E. Hite on second Rock Island Jet. Mr. Stickler, first there, will also soon be with us. We want everybody not working a second trick to be at the meeting soon to be held at Hammond and get the interest started again. We always have had a good time there. Come out, boys, and get acquainted. Bro. Art Hamilton is now with the Canadian Northern up in Canada giving his bride quite a honeymoon. See the country while you can, Art. Plenty of time to settle down. Only two boys sent me any notes this month. Get busy, boys, and send me in some news. If I miss you when you take your vacation don’t blame me. I can’t know when all of you go unless you tell me about it. Help me out and we will have a good wrfte-up every month. Guy, Cert. 157. Third District — * Bro. J. E. Baker, Bellevue “BX” office, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Cox. Bro. R. E. Klugh, “BE” office, on vacation, visiting in Illinois, relieved by Bro. Stover, and Bro. E. J.' Brennan, agent Narlo, on vacation, relieved by Bro. R. J. Bowman, relief agent. Bro. W. S. Avey bid in third Fostoria. Bro. F. F. Cowley, first Mortimer, while on com- mittee work, was relieved by. Mr. Ansbarger, who also relieved Mr. Bird, second Mortimer, later going to South Wanatah, relieved by G. A. Leeth. Bro. C. J. Erickson, Leipsic Jet., is running for city clerk of Leipsic, and Bro. Sheely, of West Leipsic, running for township clerk. Understand their hats are in the ring with a good chance of staying there. Bro. O. T. Gillette,, agent Kiefersville, on a month’s vacation, was relieved by Mr. Leonard, and Bro. E. G. Benskin, second Continental, by Mr. Cook. Both promise to line up. Bro. E. E. Leeson has returned from an en- joyable vacation in Iowa, and Bro. V. R. Bender spent two weeks’ vacation visiting homefolks in Indiana, relieved at Latty by G. A. Leeth, who also relieved Bro. C. H. Russell, first Payne, while he was down in old New York doing Coney Island and other big sights. It’s now Bro. J. F. Linneman in “FO” office. With such a good team in that office as he and Bro. Hixon the bunch of nons there should be lined up in short order. The boys on the other districts are taking par- ticular pains in filling out and mailing promptly their information blanks at the close of each month. We hope this district will keep up its reputation in this respect. We are only asking you for this information for a couple of months. Brothers, it means much to your committee, likewise to you. We hope the nons will be kind enough to keep this record too. They are simply standing in their own light if they refuse or fail to do so. The proposed revision of our schedule is now in the company officials’ hands, and no doubt your committee will soon secure a date for a hearing. It is very pleasing to note how the delinquent brothers and non-members are getting in line. The membership on this district never looked better. We are almost solid. F. F. Cowley. N. Y., O. & W. R. R. Northern Division — We have not been represented in several recent issues because no news notes were received. Sev- eral brothers written to for notes failed to respond, or even acknowledge, the letters. Since the dispatching districts have been divided I have not been able to keep in touch with the boys south of Randallsville. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1733 Bro. P. J. Pindar, agent “MI,” visiting the me- tropolis a few weeks recently, was relieved by Relief Agent Osgood, and Bro. J.* W. Jordan was off several weeks, relieved by Isaac Head. Bro. P. J. Loftus is copying on third at “ND.” Dispatcher Marshall has returned after a couple of weeks off. Dispatcher Doody is now visiting relatives at Fish Creek. Bro. Melvin withdrew his bid on second “DO” and returned to first “BR.” Second “DO” not yet assigned. W. E. Bartley, who resigned as agent and oper- ator at Fish Creek several years ago and went to the M. & M. and Lehigh Valley, is back on the O. & W. braking. F. H. Judd, Fulton nights, won a box of cigars for being the heaviest man at the Elks’ convention in Syracuse recently. He tipped the scales at 420, then they say night work don’t agree with a man. It is now Bro. F. J. Beale at Oswego. Let the good work go on. Brothers, please send me your news not later than the 20th of each month. Address, H. P. Kimball, Oswego, N. Y. “HK,” Div. Cor., Cert. 122. Southern Division — Bro. W. J. Huley, ticket agent at Wickham avenue, Middletown, resigned to go in the harvester business in the Canadian wheat country. Success to you, Bro. Huley. Bro. J. E. Quinn landed the vacancy at Middletown, leaving third Livingston Manor up for bids. Bro. S. S. Fish is back on first Wheeler tower after a spell of sickness during which the second and third men were obliged to double until the fourth day when Bro. S. Carswell, extrp, came to their rescue. Bro. Hoffman, agent Apex, ran his Ford run- about against the station there and the size of the repair bill when the car was returned from Han- cock causes the brother to “drive with great care. Mrs. Mahoney, wife of Bro. J. J. Mahoney, agent Fallsburgh, who underwent a serious opera- tion at Middletown hospital recently has returned home much improved in health. If you have not received a copy of the new schedule write Local Chairman C. L. Cook for one. J. B. Kerr has been elected president of the N. Y. D. & W. Co., vice Mr. Melen, resigned. Meetings have been called for the Southern Divi- sion at Summitville at 3:50 p. m., September 30th, and Cadosia for 10:00 a. m., October 2d, the latter being called at that hour for the convenience of second trick men. Bro. E. D. Maynard, on Cadosia second in 1909 and later oh the Scranton Division, writes from Kaministikwia, Ont.: “How is everything on the old O. & W. The ‘ops.’ are 99 per cent solid up here, and have a schedule that can’t be beaten.” We are glad to hear from Bro. Maynard, and can say that the O. & W. is pretty near solid too, and our new schedule is not to be “sneezed” at either. Send in your items if you want a write-up in The Telegrapher. H. J. de Graw, Div. Cor., Hancock, N. Y. C. H. & D. Ry. Springfield & Ohio River Divisions — Bro. Trotter, North Salem, off on account of operation being performed on his wife at Indian- apolis, relieved by Bro. Greene, from La Place. We wish Mrs. Trotter a speedy recovery. Mr. Price, relieving Bro1. Greene at La Place, has promised us his application. Understand there will be a vacancy at Russell- ville soon, as Bro. Ridlen is going on the .farm. We wish him success. Understand Bro. Clingan is going to celebrate the arrival of a daughter in his family by learning the road for a train dispatcher. Luck to you, pal. Show them what a good O. R. T. man can do. We have a new dispatcher working third now, Mr. Gossert going back to the car desk. Bro. Trimble, Olney, spent his vacation in the East, relieved by Mr. Shepherd. Mr. Aikman, second Hume, on vacation to Jonesboro, Ark., relieved by W. G. Stroh, who is returning to telegraph work after fifteen years. He formerly worked on the C. H. & D., later for the Southern Pacific in California. Mr. Perkins, on third Hume pending bids, was relieved on account of sickness by Mr. Vickory, from Bloom- ingdale, who Relieved Mr. Briner, at Newman, on vacation. F. W. Reed, agent Tuscola, and family visited in South Haven, Mich., for a few days. Everyone from engineers to sectionmen have secured a new schedule. Think we had better get together and do something. Remember the motto: “No card, no favors.” “B.” Wcllston Division — Several changes have been made in agencies up on the Stormy. Bro. Stuckhardt is back on second Chillicothe, after fifteen days* vacation. Bro. Egan, first Chillicothe, recently had a stroke of paralysis. He has the sympathy of all the boys, and we hope he will recover speedily. Bro. Redfern, Xenia nights, is on leave of ab- sence, having a great time out in Wyoming. Some of the brothers have received cards from him. Herschel West is back again and is at Xenia days. Hope he will soon be up to date, as he was before he left the service a year ago. Bro. Warnecke, Washington “CH,” has been confined to his bed for four weeks, with no sign of improvement. We miss him and hope he will soon be on the road to recovery. Harry Lyle is now on third trick Chillicothe. \VTill Hubbard, clerk at Frankfort for some time, passed an examination for an agency and is now relieving Bro. Warnecke at Gallia, on leave of absence. He will be carrying a card before long. Agent Clay, at Campbell, was relieved on vaca- tion by Mr. Warnecke. Dispatcher Weed has returned from his vacation on the lakes. W. R. Herbert, an old-timer, on this division in 1907, is now at Carton nights. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1734 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Stanton seems to be very popular with the Jackson County dames. It is rumored that he will marry and settle down this fall. Bro. Hooper was off a few days, relieved on first by Bro. Welsh, and he on second by Bro. Morrison. Presume the brothers are carrying their new cards now. Let’s get after the new men on both Wellston and Delphos Divisions and get them into the Order. We should be hearing from our committee soon now. Understand everything looks favorable for a good schedule. “Hub,” Cert. 187. Second District, South— This end of rhe C. H. & D. is still on the map, and it takes some map to hold it. Business is flourishing and everybody is right on the job, looking for that two weeks’ pay-day, which comes in handy. On Saturday, August 30th, Bro. L. Coomler, second Lima depot, while returning from the mar- ket and crossing Kibby street, met a motocycle head-on. The brother had a fine, large chicken resting peacefully on one arm, while his briar, loaded to the brim, was fitted into his face. After being thrown about eight feet and rolling across a sixty-foot street, it was found that neither, pipe nor chicken had either been damaged or changed places. Some acrobat, Coomler. Later— It has not yet been ascertained just where Coomler got the chicken. He reported for duty again Sep- tember 8th, only working one side, but able to handle quite a load. He was relieved while off by Mr. Roberts. Bro. Frank Marker, second “AK” tower, was off several days, quite sick, recently. It is now Bros. Max Shauck, first, and Barr, third “BU" cabin. There are several more on this district whom we would be glad to have come in, and they would be benefited by so doing. Our local chairman just received from Grand Secretary and Treasurer Bro. Quick, as a sou- venir of the last convention, a copy of the latest constitution of the Order, done on fine Bible paper, morocco bond and his name embossed in gold on the outside front cover. This is about the niftiest thing in the way of a souvenir that we have seen, and it is very highly prized by the recipient. All the other local chairmen were no doubt remembered in the same way. Bro. Quick has the thanks of the local chairman for this hand- some gift. Two more new members to the credit of this district. Brothers, if the nons are going to con- tinue in the game, sec that they draw cards (up- to-dates), and see that they either play the game straight or cash in and get the .proper kind. The schedule committee is now endeavoring to reach an agreement with the management for bet- ter wages and better working conditions. If the nons want a finger in the pic, they should furnish some of the “dough,” and wc should see that they do so. Mr. Young, who resigned third Krie Jet., was relieved by Mr. Henderson, and he later by Mr. Lilly. Bro. Marker was relieved by a new man at “AK” tower a few days, and a new man also relieved Mr. Shultz at “SW” cabin several days. A meeting of the general committee was called for Hamilton on September 6th, but your corre- spondent was unable to get anyone to relieve him, so he did not attend. It is to be regretted that all the local chairmen are not in a position to attend these meetings regularly, but you can rely on your general chairman being present and all your interests looked after. We have asked thne and again for a few notes from the brothers along the line, but none have so far been received. If pay checks were as slow reaching us as Items for a write-up, some of you would quit your jobs. If this district is not repre- sented some month you will know the reason why. It would only take any of you a minute to drop a line and help out. Let’s hear from you. Cest. 207. 0 Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. NOTICE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 15, 1913. My address from now on will be 403 Drexel Bank Building, Chicago, 111., and all members writing me kindly use this address, and please be sure to have it in full, so as to insure delivery. Would advise that each member, always put a re- turn address on his envelope, so if it is not deliv- ered you will get it returned. The general chair- man is also at the same address, and the same advice applied to mail for him. Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l Sec’y and Treas. C. B. III. Diidsion — Bro. Hauth, first Mt. Carroll, back after two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Leamaster. Bro. Oscar Kline, second there, is recovering slowly from a recent operation, and we hope he will soon be on the job again. Mr. Shoemaker, a new man, is relieving him. Chief Dispatcher Thurber, on vacation, was relieved by First Trick Dispatcher Humphry, and he by Dispatcher Richardson, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Cook on second, who also relieved Third Dispatcher Reynolds, on vacation. It is rumored that a night office and cross-over is to be put in at Red Barn curve, on account of the pushers, and Hickory Grove be made a one-man station, owing to the installation of the electric block system. It is also rumored that there is to be a stock yards and shipping station built at Fay. Bro. Bowman, third Hickory Grove, off on ac- count of the death of his mother, was relieved by Mr. Fox. Bro. Bowman has our heartfelt sym- pathy in this his greatest loss. Mr. Gaharing was on third Hickory a few nights. Business is picking up now, and the old L-2*s are hauling some loads. Solid organization is the best proposition. Wc still have a few nons on the extra list. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1735 Bro. Giddings, third Ashdale, attended the auto races at Elgin. It is now Bro. Fuller, second there. 'Bro. Teeter, of first, spent a day in Chi- cago recently. Conductor J. L. Sophy is wearing a uniform quite regularly of late. Good for John. Bro. Adams, agent Thomson, is kept quite busy since the melons started moving. Bro. Buchanan, third Savanna yard, relieved Mr. Volz, on side wire in dispatcher's office for a few days. Bros. Teeter, Kline, Bowman, Buchanan and Mr. Sullivan all attended the Carroll County fair at Mt. Carroll. B:o. Buchanan was relieved a few nights at the yards by Mr. Aldrich. We can have just as good a write-up in The Telegrapher from the C. B. 111. Division as our next-door neighbors. Get busy, boys on the east end. Cert. 3195. C. & C. B. in Iowa Division — Mrs. W. W. Stahl, Capron second, on sick list, relieved by Bro. Kassel. Mr. Morton, from Mid- way second to Keystone, relieved by Bro. C. A. Conklin. Bro. M. M. Trumer is at Bouton agency pending regular appointment. Bro. Madsen, Underwood, has resigned, relieved by Bro. K. B. Doyle, Potter, on bid. Bro. C. A. Conklin is back on El well third after a three months’ vacation. Bro. Condon is the proud possessor of a ten- dollar solid gold O. R. T. watch charm. V. R. Collins, assigned third Midway, travels from Cambridge to Midway via the Armstrong Speeder rdute. Mrs. F. F. Foster, Elwell, attending co-operative day at Buckeye, also knocked on Bro. Conklin’s cane rack. General Superintendent Cooper’s special passed over the division recently. Mr. Cooper spoke very slightingly of Bro. Huyck’s pet cobweb. Bro. F. A. Warner attended court at Nevada, relieved by Bro. T. M. Phee, relieved by Bro. C. A. Conklin, Elwell third. Later Bro. Phee re- lieved Bro. Warner at Cambridge agency while the latter took Mrs. Warner’s father’s body to Daven- port. Bro. T. L. Coughlin relieved Bro. Phcc at Cambridge tower. Keystone is now solid O. R. T., and incidentally all Odd Fellows, with Bro. Haase, agent; Bro. Trumer, second, and Bro. lies, third. Beat that if you can. Items must reach me not later than the 20th of each month or they will be too late for that month’s issue. Bro. Trumer had a very enjoyable time on his trip to Wisconsin, taking in the Perry Centennial Celebration at Milwaukee on his return, but fish- ing was very poor. Bro. Rogers, Maxwell days, is now with the U. P. at Evanston, Wyoming. Maxwell is a twelve-hour day office only since the double track was cut in. Bro. R. M. C. Condon. now at Dawson, was relieved on Potter second by four men successively for a short while, Bro. K. B. Doyle finally having to work twelve hours, no mer. being available. Bro. Leonard, agent Atkins, dropped a heavy basket of Dago bread on his big toe bruising it badly and had to lay off. He is now visiting his parents at Sabula; relieved by Bro. M. M. Trumer. Bro. L. J. Miller, Madrid first, visiting friends and relatives at Staples, Minn., and Hackeye, Iowa, will also visit Denver and other Colorado points before resuming work. Mr. Lewis is relieving him. Bro. Howlett, third Atkins, acting agent Huxley the last two months pending a permanent appoint- ment there, is now relieving Bro. Trumer, acting agent at Atkins, until Bro. Leonard returns. The' company did not care to pay the $1.00 a day ex- pense allowance any longer. Quite a number of agents on middle and western divisions have been endeavoring for last four months to lay off, but owing to the scarcity of extra station men and the company refusing to pay the $1.00 a day extra expense allowance, are unable to get relief. Bro. A. A. Jordan, a new man, is on second Louisa; H. F. Hile, of third there, is in the Cedar Rapids hospital, relieved by Bro. L. R. Carbce, back on this division after two years in the North- west and a year in the Southwest. ' Bro. F. F. ’'oster, of Elwell, on a trip to Des Moines recently, on his return walked from Cam- bridge to Elwell. When about half way “Happy” was overtaken by a rainstorm, soaked to the akin, and had a new suit of clothes spoiled. Certain conductors are still using the phones to clear themselves, thus beating some brother teleg- rapher out of 50 cents. If we volunteered to take some nice sheep train out for a run there would be something doing. Let’s all be square both ways. It works better. Cert. 1408. Des Moines Division — On account of your correspondent being on vaca- tion no items were sent in for the August or September number. Bro. D. H. Houghtaling bid in Gilletts Grove sta- tion. We all sincerely wish him and his new wife the best of success. Bro. F. R. Emerson, of Marathon tower, has been reinstated and bid in Fonda tower. We are glad to see Bro. Emerson back with us. Bro. C. H. Stahl, day leverman at Marathon, bid in Albert City station. Bro. Geo. Baker, who drew second Jefferson, has resigned to go onto a homestead. We regret losing him. New telegraph positions at Adel and Panora, paying $55.00, are open for bids. Jefferson second is also open for bids. Local Chairman Cunningham covered the entire division in September lining the brothers up and handling their troubles. Bro. O. W. Nelson, agent Adel, was a recent Des Moines visitor. Bro. Earl Hunter, who bid in Lytton station, relieved Bro. John Kudje at Waukee, resigned to Digitized by CiOOQle

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1736 The Railroad Telegrapher. go into the bank there, until Bro. J. J. Williams, of Cooper, bid in the vacancy. Bro. Roach, who relieved Bro. Hunter at Gilletts Grove, and was taken sick there, later relieved Williams at Cooper until that station closed. Bro. I. K. Carry, third Clive, bid in second Panora, relieved by Mr. Watts, of the Short Line, Des Moines. J. L. Luscomb is on second Clive temporarily. Bro. Price, of Clive, spent the first part of September in the West and South. The Des Moines O. R. T. Club held its regular / meeting September 21st. There were not as many members present as expected. We should all try to attend. Notice the club write-ups in the back of The Telegrapher. A good flow of water has been struck at 434 feet in the company well at Give. There is some talk of making Herndon a termi- nal for the Des Moines Division, which will make it inconvenient for those owning property in Des Moines and Rockwell City. The Safety First Committee has been doing good work on the division for the past two months. A. Olson, relief dispatcher, was on vacation the last part of September. He was South and West, looking after business. All three regular dispatchers are back on their regular jobs. The Highland Brothers, agents at Campbell for the past ten years, have resigned. This is a non- telegraph job, but had they belonged to the O. R. T. they would have had an increase in wages. The painters are going over the division making great improvements. The gravel trains on the north end and extra gangs working will have the track in good shape before the cold weather sets in. If any of you ever have any news please call **C” or drop a note. It will be appreciated. S. S. P., Div. Cor. Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point Division — Bro. Dcrivan, Waukesha first, on his annual vacation, is taking a trip to Seattle and Tacoma, relieved by Bro. Sloan. Second Stoughton assigned to Mr. Froucher, a new man. Bro. McDonald, extra, relieved Bro. Howard at Palmyra several weeks, on vacation. Bro. Gallagher resigned Middleton agency, and it is pending bulletin. The Eagle gravel pit has been opened and a telegraph office installed to do blocking. Conduc- tor James Cavcney is handling the shovel and doing pit work, while Conductors Pauls and Slcchta are distributing the gravel between Eagle pit and Brookfield, and between Eagle pit and Stoughton. Bro. M. H. Coleman, agent Boscobel, was re- lieved several days by Bro. E. D. Coleman, relieved on second by Bro. May, and he on third by Mr. Richter, extra. The depot at Milton was struck by lightning and burned to the ground about 2:00 a. in., September 8th. Fortunately the station records, freight, etc., were saved. It was one of the oldest depots on the division, built in 1853, but it had been repaired and the interior arrangements changed from time to time. A shanty is now being used as an office and waiting room and two box Cars to store freight and baggage. Div. Cor. < 5. C. & D. Division — It seems to have been too hot and dry for the boys to move around much on this division the past summer. A few have had vacations who wanted them. There was apparently no scarcity of relief men in this section so there need not be any anxiety about a shortage of men, and none of the members of our class need to have students around for that reason. Nearly all the agents that I have known to have students were too lazy to do the work them- selves and cast about for some kid to do it That is the reason I got in the business. We have a few nons left on the division, married men with families, who are satisfied to work for less money than country school teachers, girls of 16, 17 and 18 years of age. There must be some awful stuff mixed up in their carcasses. Is it any wonder that so many women are de- manding the right to vote when they are hitched up to men who have been working for $50 or $60 a month for years and refuse to make a move to better their conditions when every inducement is held out to them to get into an organization that is surely the only way the average man can expect to increase his income. Bro. Wood, Rodney, drew Ravinia agency, and Rodney and Mapleton third are now on bulletin. The boys got in about $5.00 apiece overtime dur- ing August reporting corn crop situation before breakfast. It was “Johnny on the spot” or a good “Jacking up” if not on hand. Crops are not so good as last year, but there will be enough corn to keep the cattle and hogs contented. The gas motor has been taken off the Armour line and the old familiar locomotive is again pull- ing passengers. Guess the motor is O. K. for passenger business and crossroads stopping, but when it comes to pulling heavy loaded baggage cars besides, well, that’s another question. Beardsley, S. D., is a new town that will appear on the map September 25th, located between Tripp and Parkston, S. D. Supposed to be named for Supt. L. B. Beardsley. If it proves to become as well known and as live a wire as its namesake it will be fortunate for investors in its business en- terprises. Boys, don’t become delinquent Pay up and stay paid up, and send your Telegrapher to some non if you know one handy to you. Cert. 15. River Division — Bro. O. R. Wilson, third St. Croix crossing, spent a week ih Michigan. J. S. Olin relieved him. Bro. W. E. Moore, first Hastings, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. C. D. Hartley, from Hast- ings yarJ, and he by J. S. Olin. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. i?37 Send any changes or happenings to my address, as given in the August Telegrapher. Three or four men down the line taking it on themselves to find out what is going on and sending it in will insure a write-up every month. Thanks for items in this and previous issues to Bros. Latour- elle, Olson and Poeschl. Bro. E. B. Wilcox, second South Minneapolis, while off attending the funeral of his wife’s mother, was relieved by Mr. Colburn. Bro. Roy Kenyon, third South Minneapolis, relieving the dispatchers at Newport, was relieved by ex-Bro. Mayo, who subsequently resigned to enter the' United States Customs Service at Duluth. He was a good man, who lost out in the N. P. trouble a few years ago and would have rejoined had he remained with us. Bro. Leahy, of Signal tower, who relieved him, also relieved Bros. C. D. Galli- van and S. H. Lester, of “C” office, on vacation. Mr. Gray, from Indio, relieved Mr. Mayo on third Chestnut street when he relieved Bro. Ken- yon. ■'f Trains were again delayed one night recently by a drunken non refusing to clear the block at Homer. Bro. R. C. Sanborn, third Signal tower, has gone to New York City to attend a law school, relieved by Bro. G. J. Leahy temporarily, and he by Bro. J. H. Marron on \ first Lower yard, relieved by Bro. Carey,’ from the H. & D. Chippewa Falls, second at Vermillion and Hast- ings, and third Signal tower are on bulletin. Bro. J. E. Leahy, third Wabasha, has resigned on account of heavy baggage and no help, and gone back to the Northern Pacific, relieved by a» operator from the H. & D. and a baggageman. Bro. Clifford, Kenyon, has reported for work after a three months’ siege of typhoid fever in a hospital in Minneapolis. We will all be glad to see him' among us again. J. S. Olin, who relieved the boys at Hastings and St. Croix crossing, has gone to Farmington yard. Div. Cor. /. & M. Division — Bro. J. W. Platt, agent Lime Springs, on six months’ leave and position bulletined. Bro. C. W. Paullis, Grafton, has returned from an enjoyable trip to the coast, relieved by Bro. Jack Motweiler. River Division relief agents are relieving the boys on this division, owing to the scarcity of this sort of material on the I. & M. The nine new applications lately on this divi- sion looks good, and we hope they keep coming till all the boys get in with the big majority and not continue to “Let George do it” because he is always willing to “pay the freight.” Miss Weismenn is now agent at Lansing. It seems rather a hard matter to keep an agent there. Bro. Ryan, second Owatonna, on a long vaca- tion to the coast, is being relieved by Thomas McGinn. Bro. Grau, first Austin, while attending the O. R. T. meeting at LaCrosse, was relieved by Bro. Seimers, from Dunias. Bro. F. N. Myers, LeRoy, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. E. E. Peterson, River Division. We were certainly disappointed at the poor show- ing made by our boys at the I. & M. and S. M. joint meeting held in Austin, September 14th, especially of those from the north end. Mr. Skewes arranged to run an extra on thfc east end, and the boys could have gotten to Austin by 3 p. m., but Bro. Putman, from Ridgeway, was the only one present, and Bro. Jorgerson, from Bixby, was the only one from the north end. Of course, all the boys can’t get away, but everyone who could possibly do so should have made an effort to get there. It is discouraging for those who try to make the meetings a success to see such a poor attendance. Mamie McGinn is relieving Mr. Barker, second Farmington, for a short time. Bro. Finnegan, at Blooming Prairie, is laying off. G. W. Pickel, who has been relieving the dis- patchers at Minneapolis, is now on first Side table; Bro. C. R. Parker, second, and Bro. E. J. Dunn, third. Bro. Jack Motweiler is relieving the agent at Cannon Falls, relieved by Bro. M. J. Kingsboro on second Rosemount. Some of the boys are not mailing a copy of their bids to our local chairman at Austin. This should be done in every case at the time you make application for a bulletined position. Div. Cor. Southern Minnesota Division — Bro. H. EL Brann, of Egan, S. D., has taken a six months’ leave, to live on his claim in Montana, relieved by Bro. R. F. Gunderson. B. D. Cornell, of LaCrosse, has the new position on second Fulda, Minn., pending bulletin. The new position on third Pipestone has not been filled yet, on account of the scarcity of operators. Bro. D. L. Paul, of Forrestburg, has resigned on account of sickness, and Bro. Frank Bloom, third at Jackson, was off sick a week, relieved by* B. D. Cornell, who also relieved Bro. R. H. Sol- bey, second Jackson, a week while visiting at his home in Hokah. Bro. Robert Canfield, on a pleasure trip in California, was relieved by Bro. L. W. Stevens. Bro. R. F. Gunderson has returned from an enjoyable six months’ vacation on the coast. Bro. V. A. Garlock, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. S. T. Ashbaugh. Bro. A. J. Keller, of Wykoff, was off six weeks, relieved by A. Elmquist. Bro. James Sheehy, of Grand Meadow, on a three months’ leave, was relieved by Bro. A. G. Leechman. Four new members have been secured recently, but we still have some nons scattered along the line who should be induced to join us. Bro. Joe Leiser, of Wirock, on a trip to Seattle, Tacoma and other Western points during his vacation, was relieved by George Loesch. Among those who attended the Austin meeting on September 7ih were: Bros. S. Severson, of Hayward; Stevenson, Burnett and Parker, from Ramsey; Turner, from Fulda; Keller, from Wyk- off, and Gregcrson, from Waldorf. G. B. Turner, L. C. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1738 The Railroad Telegrapher. Kansas City Terminals — Bro. T. H, Trendley, visiting friends and rela- tives in Carrollton, Mo., was relieved by Bro. Martin, and he by Mr. Vest, now on the loop job in the dispatcher’s office. Bro. D. L. I'ulton has returned to second Co- burg, after a trip over the P. S., relieved by Mr. DunLar. Bro. Lindner, while out in Kansas looking up a ranch to run sheep on, was relieved by Bro. Wilson, from Coburg. Bro. Steinerson, from Conroy, was in Kansas City recently, buying a few carloads of cattle, and took supper with Bro. Jones and wife. Our local chairman, Bro. Gallagher, called on the boys in Kansas City lately, making his yearly trip over the division. We were all glad to see him, there being no lions in the terminals. Bro. Pelkey was also in Kansas City the latter part of September, doing his winter’s shopping. Cert. 1151. Columbia Division , Puget Sound Lines — Bro. Woods, on a flying trip over the division recently, got all but one of the delinquents. We are now about 100 per cent, but we must keep after the recent arrivals, for they count if they stick very long. Bro. Woods is to be congratulated on the showing he made in such a limited time. Remember the local chairman gets no salary, and in contributing his time and work free is not benefited any more than any of us, so we should help him in every way possible to keep the division in good shape. The committee went to Chicago the 27th for a revision of our schedule representing a better per- centage than ever before, so we look for good results. No one among the organizations is in favor of splitting the division at Malden and it will doubtlessly fall through. There would be nothing gained in it by the employes, as it would rcstr:ct our territory for bidding on positions. By the new time card, in effect Sunday, Septem- ber 28th, the first train left Spokane, made con- nection with No. 18 at Plummer for Elk River, returning in the afternoon; another connection between Spokane and Plummer connects with the Olympian. The new superintendent’s building at St. Marie is completed and a set of dispatchers from Malden handle the cast end and the new Plummer- Spokane line and St. Maries branch. The telegraphers from St. Maries depot are also in the superintendent’s office, which makes a side table job out of these positions. Bro. O. K. Owen, agent Herrick, East on leave, relieved by Bro. Mapes. Bro. Kirkpatrick, St. J--c, relieved by Mr. Mowry, Malden relay, bid in the new position at Spokane bridge. Spokane freight office not awarded yet. Bro. Vasscy, first St. Maries, relieved Dis- patcher Molander at Malden while he attended the recent pioneers’ meeting at Deer Lodge. Bro. Swazy, first Plummer, is East on vacation. 1 he boys have a swell new depot at Plummer, Mr. Barry is on Tekoa first pending bulletin. Third there bid in by Mr. Lemaster. All the Malden relay boys are back from their vacations. Bro. Snyder, third Revere, gets third St. Joe, and Miss L. Tilger, third Revere. Clarkia agency vacant, vice Bro. Mapes, resigned, relieved by Mr. Carroll. Second St. Joe and third Othello are also vacant. E. E. Wells gets Manitou days, W. Jordan, Little Plummer, and T. C. Hol- land, third Rosalia. Cert. 910. R. M. Division, Puget Sound Lines — Bro. Riddell drew second Lcwistown, vice Bro. Phelps, gone to the Great Northern at KalispelL R. McBeatty, away on account of poor health, is back on first Lewistown. We hope to call “Mack" brother shortly. Understand Bro. Gray is soon to return to second Moore. Bro. Johnson, at Garnell for the past twenty years, is thinking seriously of going to the Great Falls line. It is now Bro. Marcotte on second Judith Gap. We are certainly glad to have him with us. Brd! L. R. Kay, of Two Dot, on vacation, may return with a “better half." Congratulations. Bro. Roberts, back it Martinsdale, and Bro. Reed, who was relieving him, is now at Two Dot. Bro. Bradley, at I.ennep, says the fish are biting fine. Bro. Ramsey attended the Sweet Pea Carnival at Bozeman, relieved at Ringling by Bro. Hughes. Bro. Thompson is back at Sixteen. He was re- lieve i by F. M. Ward, who also relieved Sister Iidjiccl, second Janney on vacation. Bro. Kay will soon move in his new depot Bro. Bleichner, of Lombard, while on a trip to Miles City to register for the Ft. Peck drawing, was relieved by Bro. J. W. Barnard, from the Cotton Belt, who has returned to Texas. Bro. Kearby was relieved by Bro. P. G. Murphy while away. Bro. Mulberger is on second Three Forks. Third there bid in by Bro. Coggins, of Butte yard first, relieved by Mr. Davis. Bro. Mc- Reynolds bid in third Butte yard, Bro Lynch going to Dawson. Bro. Hicks is on third Piedmont W. II. Barnard bid in second Grace. We hope he will join now. Bro. Tyro, of Grace, on a trip to Miles City to register on the Ft. Peck drawing, was relieved by F. L. Maxler, who left a soup ticket with me: “Out at 10:o0 a. m., westbound, running light.” He likely landed on the Missoula Division. Bro. and Sister Lipshield have returned to Donald from a long visit in the good old East Welcomed back by all good union people. Mrs. Hayden bid in first; Bro. Redding second, and M. E. Featherston, third Cliff Jet. Bro. Monthey bid in third Donald. Both our linemen are now equipped with up- to date O. R. T. cards. They are full of the “boosting*’ spirit and will be quite a help to us. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1739 The work on the Great Falls line is progressing rapidly. Quite a few of the boys from this divi- sion will probably bid in positions there. Local Chairman Kearby writes of his trip over the division recently when he talked matters over with all the boys he was fortunate enough to meet. He feels proud of our present line-up, and the good percentage of membership, which compares favor- ably with the other divisions. If each member will see that the nons are supplied with blanks we will soon be well along toward the 100 per cent mark. The extra men seem perfectly willing to come in as soon as they are able to meet the financial requirements. Each member should watch out for these men and show them that it is of vital interest to themselves to line up. To accomplish results each member must feel the great responsi- bility that rests upon himself as an individual. The local chairman and local board, without the help of the membership, are powerless. Personal matters between any of our members must be settled without pulling the organization into them. It is worse than foolish to drop out merely because of your personal grievance against a brother. We will never see the day when we will all agree nor when we do not have our petty troubles amongst ourselves, and it is a poor policy to let them enter into our business. To make a success of our organization every member must be a booster. If you are sore at another member the best way to get even with him is to try to be a bigger and better O. R. T. man than he is. Every member on this division is one of the fighting force, and we want his assistance and support. The local chairman regrets that he can not get over the divi- sion every two or three months, but possibly can arrange another trip so it will not be so long a time as it was between his last ones. In the meantime he wants each member to feel free to call upon him at any time in regard to our inter- ests. Cert. 2810. Musselshell Division — Bro. W. T. Hart gets Harlowton exclusive agency, relieved at Melstone agency by G. W. Hal- ing, from the C. G. W. Bro. Haggerty, first Harlowton, on short vacation, relieved by Mr. Looper, with Mr. Edmunds on second and Bro. Theison on third. Mr. Edmunds, on second there, bid in side table job, vice Bro. Glaze. Bro. J. H. Fischer bid in Shawmut agency, vice Bro. E. C. Harrison, to Westmore agency, pend- ing bulletin, relieving Bro. O. Hurlburt, assigned Terry agency. Bro. G. P. Klug resigned Shawmut second, relieved pending butlletin by Bro. H. A. Sayers, returned from an extended vacation in Ohio. Bro. Searle, of the old line, is on third Shawmut pending bulletin. Bro. E. L. Morrow relieved Mr. Coderston on first Roundup, Mr. Harring on second, Bro. Caw- ley, third, on short vacation, relieved by Bro. Aasvo, who later relieved Bro. Chas. Huyek at Forsyth a few days. Sister Beatrice Flynn has returned to Delphia, relieving Bro. J. B. Fuller, third Musselshell, who also relieved Bro. McIntyre, second there, on vacation. Bro. G. P. Herod, assigned first Miles City yard, relieving Bro. Harper, who returns to Dodge. J. F. Darroll, assigned third Paragon, promises to come in pay day. Bros. Thiel and Overton will see that he does. Bro. R. T. Wilson and Bro. Pickard, at Mel- stone, exchanged positions for a short time to allow the former to look after his numerous farm duties. Bro. J. A. Sisson, assigned first Terry, relieving Mr. Rose, from the N. P., who relieved Bro. Cook at Mildred a few days on account of his wife’s illness. Bro. A. J. Haley, second Ismay, was relieved while registering for the Fort Peck land drawing by H. L. Struckmeyer. Bro. G. R. Rodiske, assigned third Ryegate; Bro. G. P. Herod, first Miles City yard; Bro. O. A. Pierron, second, and Bro. E. C. Harrison, third. Bro. H. N. Harper from Dodge first to West- more agency pending bulletin, relieved by Bro. C. H. Richards, relieved by Bro. Russell. Bro. and Sister Sharp are back from an ex* tended vacation in the East. Bro. J. C. Foster, first Ryegate, while visiting relatives in Milwaukee, relieved by Bro. Stover. Ckrt. 2446. International & Great Northern Ry. CARD OF THANKS. San Antonio, Tex., August 8, 1913. Kindly acknowledge my thanks to the O. R. T. for its financial assistance, also interest toward me during the illness of my husband. Again thank- ing the members, one and all, for favors shown, I am gratefully, A. Dinsmore. 207 Haliiday avenue. Missouri Pacific Ry. Joplin Division — • Bro. C. L. Rouse has returned to Chetopa, after thirty days* vacation and visit with relatives in Southeast Missouri. Bro. L. R. Twyman, of liar* risonville, is at Butler exclusive agency, relieving E. C. Vandervoort, who took Carthage agency, vice O. C. Donahey. Harrisonville and Sheldon agencies and tele- graph jobs at Horton second, Center Creek second and Joplin third arc on bulletin. Chief Roe says the “ops” don't stay long enough on these jobs to keep the chairs warm. Bro. C. L. Plain, second Harrisonville, who re- lieved Bro. Twyman there, on his western tour, is planning a trip to Florida and other Southern States. If he don’t get stuck on the South, he will come back. Bro. C. A. Lunsford bid back third Harrison- ville, after trying relay work in the swamps of Arkansas. Bro. A. L. Claypool, Horton second, got third Rich Hill. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1740 rHE Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. G. M. Roberts, Ore first, on short vaca- tion, was relieved by Mr. Africus. Sister A. G. Baker, of Jasper, is spending her vacation at home. Bro. J. E. Gilmartin is back at Sherwin, after three months in a St. Louis hospital. We hope he received a permanent cure. Bro. H. C. Mahon, of Armahas, was relieved on vacation by'R. D. Walker, who also relieved Bro. Twyman at Butler. Bro. C. D. Springer, of Richards, was off sev- eral days attending to business at Lamar. He had an awful time getting relief. The new schedule is now working. It is no easy matter for a committee to secure an advance in wages when officials are instructed from above to prevent in every possible way any increase in the cost of operation. Therefore, we are proud to know that our committee was able to get an advance of $42,000 a year, to say nothing of the betterment of rules and working conditions. The distribution of the raise may not have been to the liking of all, but those who were missed this time will probably be looked after next time. The writer was one of the 159 who didn't get an increase in salary, but will not get "sore” and drop out, but keep on hoping for something next time. We arc indeed thankful for the bond premium concession, and also appreciate the increase in overtime rate and the two meal hours instead of one, everybody getting something in that regard. Study the new schedule carefully and let’s get all out of it that we can. Many one-station men are entitled to two meal hours. Article four gives you a meal hour between 6 and 8 a. m. or p. in., as well as dinner hour. If there is anything that is not clear to you, write me about it, and if I can not post you, I will ask Bro. Maxwell to do so. I appreciate the items from Bros. Christel and Porter, and hope I will get more from them next time and also a few from someone else. Just a line or two from a dozen of you would be a great help. C. V. Rowe, Local Chairman. Wichita Division — We have heard a number of expressions of gratification from the members relative to the new schedule, and we are sure that a very large per cent of them appreciate the work of the com- mittee. Now let us ,get down to work and give good service to the company and get all we can out of the schedule. We are not getting all the money coming to us, and “it is all our fault. Get busy right now, keep it up all the time and make this division one to be proud of. We have one of the best schedules in the coun- try. You can satisfy yourself on this point by comparing schedules, but we have just begun. The man who does the work is getting far too little of the product of his toil for us to even think of quitting. To the nons and to any who may imagine that tome personalities are an excuse for non-support of at great a movement as the Order of Railroad Telegraphers is, I must say that you are standing in your own light. All those who are not lined up by the next issue of The Telegrapher are going to get advertised, so everyone may thor- oughly understand what side of the proposition they are on. F. O. Mott, L. C. Wichita Division Notes — Bro. C. E. Sherman has returned from thirty days’ vacation, spent in Colorado. It is now Bros. Krattli and Kelley, second Sally- ards and Pontiac agency. Bro. Zimmerman, of Pontiac, has resigned to go to Missouri. Says he wants to live where it rains occasionally. There will be a good many changes shortly on account of so many jobs being on bulletin. Moran agency and telegraph job at Lyons are pending bulletin. Bro. W. H. Webb, of Lyons, was as- signed to Whitewater agency, and Bro. L. E. Marling, of Moran, Argonia agency. Bro. C. S. Underwood, Yates Center second, has gone to Wichita to try out the ticket job there. Telegrapher taken off at Anthony, and the agent, C. E. Jones, now has to do the telegraphing. Don’t forget to invife him to join us. Bro. Ed Bryant, assigned Iola first, was relieved on Eureka first by Sister I. V. Noble, and she by L. A. Gates, doing relief work at Iola. Hardtner must certainly be a busy station, as one of the assistant local chairmen went there to work and we have not heard from him since. Bro. A. V. Hudelson is relieving Sister Maude Wade on second Fort Scott, relieved on third there by Mr. Redmond. Bro. L. E. Marling is figuring on laying off a few days before going to Argonia. Bro. L. B. Strimple, recently reinstated by the general manager, is relieving Bro. Blomberg, on vacation. Bro. F. O. Russell, agent at Gass, laid up with typhoid fever for some time, relieved by Bro. Hughes, of the Grand, will probably be at work when you read this. Three different steel gangs are busy trying to get the new rails laid between Fort Scott and Durand before cold weather sets in. Bro. A. H. Mohler, Reece second, on a trip through the West, was relieved by Bro. G. E. Twiggs, and he on Reece third by Sister Eva Twiggs, relieved on Batesville second by Lee Byington, a new man. Bros. Dean and Kessinger, from Twenty-fifth street yards, have been relieving at “H” while Bro. Kellog was on vacation. Bro. Kelley, of Twenty-fifth street yards, has also been enjoying a vacation in Colorado. * Bro. W. H. Webb spent his vacation in the West, relieved by Bro. Thompson, of Iola, part of the time and later by Bro. E. M. Atkins, of Division 4. Bro. McFarland, of Nickerson, is taking a vaca- tion in the West, relieved by Bro. Webb. Bro. O. H. Thompson has accepted Kanapolis agency, relieved at Argonia by W. A. Schreier, an old-time O. R. T. man, but out of the service for ten years. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. The items for the November Telegrapher have to be forwarded to the editor not later than the twenty-second of October, in order to reach him before the twenty-eighth, making our news about a month old. This is generally laid on the corre- spondent, and he gets “called down” for his “old and stale news.” If any of the boys feel that they can handle the news and give better satis- faction, I will be glad to turn the stationery over to them. Bro. C. E, Bryan is on second Yates Center, relieving Bro. Underwood. Bro. S. Cornett, agent Whitewater, bid in second Rosalia. We didn't think he would stay up there long, as it is too far away from Eureka. Kalten- bach is doing relief work at Rosalia. Thanks to the boys who sent in items. G. E. T., Div. Cor. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Illinois Division — Wanted — To purchase, if possible, a small quan- tity of energetic ambition, to assist my mental system in developing a little union spirit on our division — to help annihilate that worm of inactiv- ity that has found its way into our midst. I never did believe in telepathy nor occult power, but it seems as if such a mythical super- human asset must be added to the local corre- spondent’s equilibrium in order to dissect the news from this division monthly. It’s utterly impossible to entice any of you brothers to send in any items. In future, this ogre of limited intellectuality is coming out on the line after the news — with a club — unless some of the “worthies” come across with some scribe. The monthly meetings, temporarily abandoned owing to excessive hot weather, will be resumed shortly, and an excellent attendance is expected. Wish to thank all the brothers for the prompt attention given the club cards. The remittances for them came in in fine shape, and I assure you it was appreciated. In unionism lies power. In organization man- kind finds a means to cope with the capitalistic element. In self-belief rests the strength of man, in the man himself lies the wherewith to con- solidate these elements into one, and as one, construct and maintain the mutual convictions of the multitude, and accomplish the end organized labor has been striving for for years — not adhere to the meager donations handed down by the monied few, but demand and back up that demand with a determination so vigorous that there will be left no doubt as to the strength and caliber of the men demanding recognition and justice. Business is good. And the prospects indicate an increase in traffic from now on. So wake up, you third trick “haymakers,” and henceforth pro- ceed to earn your bread and butter. Bush days and Chester agency now open for bids. Bro. J. W. Clossen bid in third Bond, relieved at Bush by a new brother. Several of the regular men have taken vaca tions, relieved by extra men. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, the divine Ruler of the universe, haS deemed it best to call to her heavenly home the beloved wife of our brother, C. S. Roberson; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 31, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, Illinois Division, St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway, extend to the bereaved husband and relatives their sincere an! heartfelt 'sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved husband and relatives, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division’ and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. A. W. Duncan, W. C. Stewart, John Gilbraith, Committee. Missouri Division — Bro. D. F. Shelly, third Mineral Point, while on his honeymoon, was relieved by F. B. Phillips, of Hematite, Mo., and Bro. I. W. McGuire, agent Mineral Point, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. C. H. Cooper, of Glen Allen, Mo. The following is a copy of what is considered the longest order ever sent on this railroad other than a time order. Possibly its publication in The Telegrapher might interest the boys. The occasion for sending it was owing to a bridge be- ing burned out and trains delayed about ten hours. H. J. Mohler, Gen'l Sec'y and Treas. 13 Cys. Train Order No. 83.— Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 4, 1907. To C. & E. Engs. 471, 446, 32, 480, 450 and Eng. 472 at Peach Orchard, care Exa. Sth. 450, Knoble, Ark. Engs. 471, 446, 32 and 472 will run extra Peach Orchard to Poplar Bluff. Engs. 449, 475, 458, 454, 438, 480 and 450 will run extra Poplar Bluff to Iloxic yard. Exa. Nth. 481 will take siding, meet Exas. Sth. 475 and 458 at Moark, meet Exa. Sth. 438 at Neclyville and meet Exa. Sth, 454 at Harviell. Exa. Nth. 471 will take siding, meet Exas. Sth. 450 and 480 at Knobel, take siding, meet Exas. Sth. 449, 475, 458, 438 at Corning and meet Exa. Sth, 454 at Moark. Exas. Nth. 446 and 32 will take siding, meet Exas. Sth. 450 and 480 at Knobel, meet Exas. Sth. 449, 475, 458 at Corning, meet Exa. Sth. 438 at Moark and meet Exa. Sth. 454 at Neelyville. Exa. Nth. 472 will meet Exa. Sth. 450 at Peach Orchard, meet Exas. Sth. 480, 475, 449, 458, ^138 at Knobel and meet Exa. Sth. 454 at Corning.* R. E. R., Per John Craine, Dispatcher. Repeated at 10:44 p. m. Chas. Hall, Operator. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1742 The Railroad Telegrapher. Frisco R. R. South Western Division — Bro. C. F. Lewis, second Catoosa, off on ac- count of sickness, was relieved by Bro. E. Heffner, third there, the boys doubling three days until Bro. Mayo, second Redfork, arrived. Bro. J. N. Babb, agent Catoosa, returned from his vacation to the Pacific coast, relieved by Bro. W. O. Hathway, extra agent, who later went to Mustang. Second and third Redfork are now block tricks, the regular men working extra at other points. Bro. Mayo, from second there, relieved Bro. Bentz, second Claremore, a few days on account of sick- ness. Bro. Hampton has returned to Claremore from an enjoyable vacation in Texas. Bro. W. M. Ledbetter, agent White Oak, is on vacation South. Understand the returning pass reads for two. Bro. Hathway, extra agent, re- lieved him. Bro. Harrison Sheddlebar, agent Garnett, who bid in second Dawson, is now on vacation, relieved by Bro. Jack Gardner, of second, and he by Bro. Carver, third Garnett. Cert. 1600. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Philadelphia Division — A very interesting meeting was held September 20th in Wilmington, Del., our local chairman, Bro. F. F. Sullivan, presiding. Since the company changed some of its trains it makes it impossible to hold the meetings at Cowenton, Md., in October, December, February, April, June and August of each year, bo a resolu- tion was passed dispensing with these meetings, and giving the local chairman authority to call meetings at convenient points and hours, so that the second and third trick men will have an oppor- tunity to attend some of them. The monthly bulletin of cases on the system handled by the local and general chairmen was read and brought out some interesting points relative to the working agreement, and gave us an idea of what is going on over the system. The general committee met the company, asking for a revised schedule September 22d. It is gen- erally felt that the company will treat us fairly. Some of the eastern roads have already granted a splendid increase to their telegraphers, agents and clerical forces. Mr. Hartman transferred from Childs, Md., to third Wilmington, Del., and R. H. Campbell from the Darby, I’a., agency to clerk and operator at Childs. Our general secretary and treasurer, \\ . Edgar Frasher, being sick, did not attend the meeting — the first one he has missed for quite a long time. Geo. L. Battersby was also missed at the meeting. General Chairman C. B. Pierce was missed at the meeting as he was in the West and could not get home in time for it. The boys have not had an opportunity to meet our new general chairman yet and a hearty welcome awaits him when he can find time to attend. We hope that Assistant Gen- eral Chairman Rawlins, of the Southwestern, can attend some of our meetings and that he will get an opportunity to do so while on general com- mittee work in Baltimore. A question that is confronting the agents at this time is the parcel post taking so much of the express matter and thereby cutting down the com- mission allowed agents by the express companies. The latest order of the postmaster general allowing twenty pounds to be carried means if kept up that it will finally put the express companies out of business unless they reduce the charges, which would probably cause a reduction of the com- missions allowed the agents. The government allows postmasters at small offices all they cancel up to a certain amount, and a percentage above that. The agents have long been contending that they had no right to pay the bond premium, but all the relief so far offered is if the commission at an office does not amount to more than $5.00 per month an agent does not have to pay it. The people are forcing the government to handle their goods through the parcel post, and the agents hope the express companies will finally do some- thing to keep the business as formerly. Cert. 205. Lake Erie Division — There was a well attended meeting held in O. R. C. Hall, Newark, Ohio, Friday evening, Septem- ber 19th, when our general chairman, Bro. C. B. Pierce, read our new proposed revised schedule. Beyond a doubt it is the best that has been pre- sented to the company in many a day. C. & N. Division boys were well represented at the meeting. The brothers from the Lake Erie Division present were: D. H. Moriarity, R. F. McCann, W. B. Grubb, R. E. McCuen, H. F. Wolpert and C. B. Richards. The attendance should have been better from that division. Brothers, try to be present at the meetings. You will profit greatly by so doing; also try to get the non-members into the fold. Bro. W. L. Varner, third Plymouth, returned after two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. H. R. Reynolds, formerly a “Big Four” local chairman. Bro. C. E. Yarnell, Somerset, Ohio, on his fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Tomp- kins, who advises he will soon be one of the boys. Bros. R. F. McCann is on second and Col. Gray, extra, on third, Mt. Vernon, on account of Bro. D. E. Lewis working extra in “WF” office. Col. Gray has returned to Columbus to finish his dental course. We wish him success. Dispatcher Baird, on vacation, was relieved by Dispatcher Kerr, of the cast end C. O. Division. Bro. Chas. Joslin, Lexington first, on his an- nual hay fever vacation. We hope soon to see him back with us well. Bro. R. E. McCuen is acting manager with Bro. H. H. McArtor on third and Bro. Aungst on second, while Bro. Joslin is away. Bro. D. H. Moriarity, first Kibler, Ohio, on his fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. E. F. March land. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1743 Bro. J. W. Cline, "WF” Newark, is on his fifteen days’ annual vacation. Bro. D. E. Lewis, second Mt. Vernon, is substituting. Bro. E. J. Lett, first Mt. Vernon, is also on his fifteen days’ vacation. Bro. Swigart, third Alta, had a narrow escape while riding his speeder from Alta to Lexington, August 31st. No. 16 demolished his car, but he escaped injury. Brothers, remember the B. & O. motto, “Safety First.’’ Always take proper pre- cautions while crossing or when necessary to use the tracks. Mrs. C. H. Gorman, wife of Bro. C. H. Gorman, Mansfield, Ohio, died Monday, September 22d. The brother has our sympathy in his affliction. Cert. 437. Baltimore Division — We at last have this division almost solid — only a few nons left. Boys, lend a hand and assist in landing them during the remaining pionths of 1913, and start the new year with our division headed with a “solid’’ division. Does it look good to you? Mr. Non, don’t you think you have sponged off your fellow-operator long enough and that it’s time you were acting the man by falling in line and assisting your fellow-workers to upbuild your pn>fession? Now is the time to make this step. Do it nowl A new agreement has been placed before the company officials for their decision. With the proper support of a united membership on Division No. 33 our committee will win. Mt. Clare Junction second, Boyds third and Riverside first are advertised. Bro. J. M. Love has given up East Brunswick third and returned to the extra list. Bro. W. A. Tuck, of Washington Jet., is now at “GO,’’ and Bro. O. B. Sigafoose landed second day trick there. Bro. C. O. Warfel, first Barnesville, spent sev- eral weeks with his relations in Virginia and Penn- sylvania recently, relieved by Bro. E. B. Cunning- ham. Bro. J. P. M. Duvall resigned second German- town to take a position with Mr. Hege in the passenger department of the B. & O. at Washing- ton. We wish him success. We are sorry to note that Bro. M. D. Kirby, third Germantown, candidate for State Senator, was defeated by a small majority. It is now Bro. W. S. Colvin at third Tuscarora. We are glad to have the old boy with us. He’s not so pretty, but so cute. Any more wishing to fall in line come ahead. We don't care what kind of “mug’’ they have on them, for “mugs” don’t count these days. Those who have failed to pay their dues for the current term should do so at once. Best wishes to all. Cert. 641. New Castle Division, East End — Bro. F. E. Hawk, on thirty days’ or more leave, is trying out a new position with the United States Telephone Company. We all wish him suc- cess. We may lose him as a co-worker, but not as a brother. He is being relieved on “BD“ sec- ond J>y Bro. M. M. Sofroney, from the P. R. R., who, we understand, is soon to become a benedict! Good luck. 1 he attendance at our second monthly meeting in Labor Hall (Walsh Block), Akron,* was not as good as expected. We have arranged to hold monthly meetings in this hall, on South Main, on the third Saturday of each month, as we be-' lieve Akron is the most convenient point. We hope the brothers will become more interested and attend. Passenger facilities are not of the best for attendance, but there are quite a number who can attend that do not. Let us have a good meeting from now on. Ask some who have at- tended how interesting they are. We would like to see several from the east end, on third, attend. Meeting called at 7:30 or 8 p. m. We might ar- range for Bro. McLaughlin to furnish us a sack of apples from his range. It is now Bro. J. J. Saley, third “BD,’’ making it solid once more. Bro. O. J. Tardoff relieved Bro. M. M. Sofro- ney » Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, ten days, on his honeymoon to New Jersey. Bro. Foley, third “BD,” was relieved two days by Mr. Deiter. With the semi-monthly pay, the next step should be the $75 minimum. All change cars. We congratulate ourselves upon securing Mr. Green as instructor. He is well versed in rail- road work, and the position could not have been filled to better advantage. Bro. Weaver relieved him at “NE.’* Good men are in demand. Good wages and working conditions are to be found here. Under- stand the D. O. can use ten or twelve more. Bro. Marshall is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Craig. We want to hear from our west end corre- spondent, “Uncle Biff.’’ Boys on the east end, send any news you can to Bro. J. O’Connors. Let us have a good write-up each month. Aunt Sophia. Wheeling Division — Bro. C. H. Albright, of “FY” Wheeling, has resigned to accept a better position at Hunting- ton, W. Va. Bro. J. B. Springer’s father, of Colfax, W. Va., was operated on for appendicitis jit the Fairmont Hospital, August 27th, and is convalescing. Bro. D. S. Jones bid in second Mannington, relieved on third there, pending bulletin, by Mr. Howard, of Cameron. Bro. R. C. Zimmerman enjoyed a thirty -day vacation in Los Angeles, Cal. A fine meeting was held in Red Men’s Hall, Fairmont, September 13th, at 11:20 a. m., with an attendance about equally divided between Monongah and Wheeling Divisions. Local Chair- man K. O. Wade was unable to secure relief, and Loc^T Chairman AUender, of the Wheeling Divi- sion, presided. Many matters of interest were handled, and a strong effort will be made to increase the attendance at these meetings. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1744 The Railroad Telegrapher. Question — Why will a non union operator stick on a union road when there are still four non- union roads in the United States? Answer — He is too lazy to move, hasn’t time to join and likes union wages and working condi- tions. Hog? Oh, no. A hog pays for his keep when you kill him. The few delinquents will please pay up at once and protect their membership. When this reaches you your general committee will be in action and need your support. No meetings have been called at Wheeling on account of Local Chairman Allender expecting to be called for general committee work. Cert. 754. Monongah Division — Vacation time is in full swing, and we hope all of the boys will have a good time while off. Bro. C. W. Satterfield, first Walker, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. E. L. Roush, relieved on second there by L. B. Ferrell, a new man. Bro. T. A. Robinson, Silver Run, was off sev- eral days, enjoying a good squirrel hunt, relieved by L. B. Ferrell. J. T. Doyle landed third Pennsboro, relieved at Petroleum by Bro. W. M. Donohue." Bro. O. L. Baker, agent and operator there, owing to sick- ness in his family, is being relieved by Bro. A. McCoy, relief agent. M. G. Barrick, at Lusk, has been off a few days, visiting friends and relatives, relieved by Bro. P. O. Burgy. Frederick George Washington England, agent and operator Bridgeport, landed third Flemington, relieved by Bro. H. McDowell on bulletin. We hope the change will cause Mr. England to get in line and carry an up-to-date. Bro. C. T. Cline, second Pennsboro, off a few days sick, was relieved by T. Davis. Jake Hammond, first Pennsboro, off a week during the fair there, running his picture show, was relieved by C. L. Ramsey. Sister B. Graham, relieved on second Kanawha by Mr. Ferrell, has undergone a very serious operation, and it will be some time before she will be able to resume duty. We all hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. B. S. Marshall landed third Central, relieved at Cornwallis by C. L. Ramsey. Miss S. L. Graham, agent and operator there, who married Brakeman Roy Utterback, has resigned. We hope they both will enjoy married life. Bro. D. L. Coyne, first Salem, off duty several days on account of being injured by getting thrown off a caboose, was relieved by Bro. Joe Bevans. Bro. R. M. Coyne is operator with the steel gang. Bro. J. E. Maxwell, agent and operator at Wolf Summit, vice Bro. McDowell, transferred to Bridgeport, was relieved on second Wolf Summit by Mr. Louden. J. Bridge takes Ilolly Jet. agency, relieved by Bro. M. C. Owens, relieved on second “MO” tower by Ray Wrick, relieved by Jimmie Whalen. Bro. Owens holds first there until closed on bul- letin. Arden Lynch, second Flemington, off a few days recently, was relieved by George Drainer. We hope the nons will wake up and get an up- to-date. Until they do we must not forget our “golden rule” — “No card, no favors.” “Billy,” Cert. 1369. Chicago Division , West End — Bro. W. E. Samuelson, second McCools, on a few days’ fishing trip in Michigan, was relieved by C. A. Jones, who later bid in second Alida. There being no empty houses there, be is living in Westville. Bro. M. M. Bishop, on Alida second and third the past year, who bid in “HG” third, relieved Bro. M. L. Gragg, first Alida, for a month's vacation, relieved on second **NA” by W. C. Otto, section foreman for several years, previously with the B. & O. telegraph department. Bro. Joe Lee has resumed second Union Centre, after being off eight weeks on account of sickness, relieved by Mr. Jones. Bro. Herrold, third Wellsboro, has gone with the P. M. at Michigan City, Ind. Good luck to you, “Red.” Sorry to see such good old heads lea\ e. Bro. Houser relieved Mr. Porter on second “RO,” who bid in third there. Frank Savage, at McCools with his family, will move to “KN” as soon as he can get a house. Bro. C. H. Harvey has gone to Rochester, Minn., for two weeks, on account of his health. We hope “CH” will come back much improved. G. B. Glasener is on first Syracuse, extra. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Cumberland Division — , Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst our brother, J. M. Hammersla; and Whereas, We realize that in the death of Bro. Hammersla this division has lost one of its most active and willing members; therefore, in mani- festation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the east end of Cumberland Division of B. & O. System, Division No. 33, of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends in this their hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. J. E. Clark, C. P. Houck, C. E. Henry, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Members Cumberland Division: Wc wish to express our thanks to you for the floral tributes and your kind attentions and sym- pathy at the dcanh of our son. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hack. Martinsburg, W. Va. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1745 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has been the will of our heavenly Father, the divine Ruler of the universe, to move from our midst our dearly beloved brother, J. F. Irwin; and Whereas, We feel that Baltimore & Ohio Sys- tem, Division 33, has lost a kind and loving brother; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, therefore be it Resolved, That we, a committee in behalf of Baltimore & Ohio System, Division 33, Order of ' Railroad Telegraphers, deeply regret the untimely demise of our beloved brother, and extend to the sorrowing wife and family our heartfelt sympathy and consolation in this sad hour; and-be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutidns be sent to the wife of our deceased brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publica- tion. J. F. Iden, C. A. Anderson, W. D. Dan ford, Committee. C. & E. I. R. R. Evansville Division — There was a joint meeting of the operators and agents employed on the I. C. R. R., Southern, “Big Four" and C. & E. I. Ry. held at the Ven- dome Hotel, in Evansville, Ind., on Sunday, Sep- tember 14th, and it was one of the best meetings the writer ever attended. There was a good turn- out and the meeting was a success from start to finish. It was called to order at 10:00 a. m. by Bro. Marvel, Jr., assistant chairman of Divi- sion 34, and the following registered their names as being present: President H. B. Perham, Grand Division; from Division 34 — H. H. Skiles, A. L. Marvel, Jr., P. S. Lottenville, A. L. Redman, A. R. Upton, F. McCoy, R. M. Kite, L. C. McMahon, J. W. McNeely, J. H. DeVarr, S. H. Montgomery, R. C. Phillips, C. H. Georgett, R. R. Miller and Mr. W. G. Eberhart; from Division 59 — H. G. Alexander, general chairman. Charleston, S. C.; L. E. Crandall, local chairman, and O. F. Songer, L. H. Miller, V. E. Claycomb, L. E. Bell, H. G. Melton, Harlan Merrick and J. F. Halstein. Our worthy president was introduced by the chairman and gave a very interesting talk for the benefit of the Order, and recommended the organi- zation of an Evansville O. R. T. Club. After some discussion, the question of organizing an Evansville O. R. T. Club was carried by a .unanimous vote, and the chairman then appointed as a committee on constitution, L. E. Crandall and V. E. Claycomb, of No. 59, and Lottenville, Kite and Skiles of No. 34. On motion of Bro. Skiles, seconded by Bro. Kite, we adjourned at 12:20 p. m. until 2:30 p. m. for dinner. The evening meeting was called to order at 2:30 p. m. by Chairman Marvel, and the following who were not present at the morning meeting reg- istered: Division 93 — R. Hocking, B. J. Burr, J. O. Wright, W. S. Hall, W. E. Gladville, H. L. Young, W. F. Hoffman and A. H. Turner. Bro. Perham again responded to a call for an address and we had the pleasure of hearing another fine talk from our worthy president. The committee on constitution reported and the articles were read by the chairman, when on motion of Bro. Perham, seconded by Bro. Hall, the re- port was accepted. Bro. Alexander, of 59, moved an amendment to Article 5, seconded by Bro. Skiles, of 34, which was accepted, and the con- stitution as a whole was then adopted. Bro. Marvel, of 34, was then nominated for president by Bro. Alexander, of 59, seconded by Bro. Turner, of 93, and he was unanimously elected president of the Evansville O. R. T. Club. Bro. Perham nominated Bro. L. E. Crandall, of 59, for first vice-president; Bro. C. J. Walker, of 93, for second vice-president; Bro. R. M. Kite, of 34, for third vice-president, and Bro. Edw. Whalen, of 138, for fourth vice-president. These nomina- tions were seconded by Bro. Alexander, of 59, and they were unanimously elected to the positions. For secretary and treasurer, Bro. John Manion, of 93, was nominated by Bro. H. H. Skiles, of 34, seconded by Bro. Perham, and he was also unani- mously elected. Committee on arrangements was appointed as follows: Bro. Marvel, of 34; Bro. Manion, of 93, and Bro. Skiles, of 34. It was decided to hold our meeting on the second Sunday of each month; place to be de- cided upon after the arrangement committee makes its report at the next meeting. A committee on printing was appointed consist- ing of Bro. Marvel, of 34, Bro. Crandall, of 59, and Bro. Skiles, of 34. Bro. W. S. Hall, of 93, made a very interesting talk for the good of the Order; when, on motion of Bro. Skiles, seconded by Bro. Perham, we adjourned for lunch at 6:30 p. m. until 7:30 p. m. The meeting was again called to order by Chair- man Marvel at 7:45 p. m. After several good talks from the brothers the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p. m., to meet again Sunday, October 12, 1913 — place to be announced later. A. L. Marvel, Jr., Chairman. Illinois Division — Since going into the hands of receivers, the C. & E. 1. is coming out of the kinks. New tracks are being laid in yards; new steel being put in on main line and gravel and chatt ballast is being put in nearly all along the line, and our committee will soon go up for more money. Bro. Chism, from Olive branch, bid in first Cypress. Bro. F. F. Kelley, agent Ina, unable to be on duty since July 1st on account of one of his eyes being poisoned, was relieved by Relief Agent B. T. Richardson. Bro. E. H. Morris, third Benton, who bid in third Ina, later bid in third “SA" tower, relieving E. L. James, who bid in second “SAM tower. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1746 The Railroad Telegrapher, Bro. X. Wallace, extra bid in third Okaw, and Bro. J. A. Winkler, third Caldwell, bid in second Okaw. Bro. A. Chrisman, second “OW” Salem, off two weeks recently, was relieved by Bro. S. B. Johnson, from third Salem yard, and he by Bro. F. E. Huser, extra. Since the raise in dues on this division I have had several inquiries' as to the amount of initiation fee. The rate to join is as follows: January and July, $9.50; February and August, $8.83; March and September, $8.17; April and October, $7.50; May and November, $6.83; June and December, $6.17. The meeting held at Findlay some time ago was poorly attended, but those who were there had a fine and profitable time. “JN” at “NY.” Pere Marquette R. R. Chicago District — Brethren: There has been considerable argu- ment concerning the proper method of bidding on positions. The following are the instructions: When a message addressed to “all concerned” is sent, wherein one or more positions are bulletined for bids it should be written in a book by the re- ceiving operator, so that all employes concerned at that station will be sure to see it instead of being copied on clip, which, in many instances, becomes destroyed or mislaid before all have seen it. In this way there can be no argument whatever as to whether or not positions have been adver- tised in accordance with our schedule. Any one bidding on a position should make two copies of the bid, sending one to his chief dis- patcher and one to the local chairman of his respective division. In this way the local chairman will know just who has bid on the positions and by referring to his seniority list will also know just who is entitled to it according to seniority rights. In the future this ruling must be complied with and no further arguments are necessary. When any one has a grievance please remember that nothing can be done by your local chairman unless you hand him all the facts of your case in “black and white” and any other correspondence that may have been carried on between you and the officials of the company that it may be possible to secure. Also remember that the officials of the Order will do all in their power to adjust griev- ances of members, but there are two sides to all questions. Be sure you have a grievance before you start one. Cert. 499. Chicago District Notes — I am sorry that the journal has not been repre- senting our district for some time, ns the boys have been slack in sending Bro. Henderson, of Benton Harbor, the required news. Any one knowing of any changes on the line should ‘-end him notice of them at once. By so doing lie will know what is going on and be able to give us a write-up every month. I am pleased to state that Bro. G. C. Santee, of St. Joseph, was the successful winner of the piano at the hall September 13th. Bro. D. B. Shaw wishes to thank all telegraphers who purchased tickets and assisted him so cheerfully. Bro. M. A. Morford, who resigned at Grand Haven some time ago, has given up the telegraph business and is making a great success in music. We are sorry to lose him, as his services were very valuable in connection with our dances. We no doubt would have had one before now had we been able to secure his aid. Sister Morford, who is general chairman of the Auxiliary, is pre- vented on this account from attending the monthly meetings, but is still striving to make it the banner Auxiliary lodge. Success to you, Sister Morford. C. O. William?, third Michigan City, refused to go where asked to by the chief dispatcher and is therefore looking for another position. “We should worry.” Bro. F. M. Ward, of Bridgman, has returned to work and we are glad to have him back with us. Bro. S. E. Marshall, who he relieved, went to Lakeside. Bro. W. D. Plummer, of Grand Junction, is now at Zeeland agency, and we are happy to have him back with us. Bro. C. J. D. Frost^fhe has no more initials), from Stevensville, is on third New Buffalo. Third tricks at Michigan City, Sawyer, New Buffalo and first trick at Wyoming were recently put up for bids. Bro. Oberly, from the latter point, is now acting as agent at Alta, his home town, and living on real butter and eggs. J. J. Waite is at Porter agency. Bro. Nelson, agent Filmore, has been called home on account of serious illness in his family, relieved by Bro. C. L. Thomas, relief agent from Porter. Two operators have been put on at Grand Rapids to handle the business on account of the changes in general offices a short time ago and they are both good jobs for those who want to “work.” Bro. Smith, of Benton Harbor, spreads the rumor that Bro. Noe, of third there, has disap- peared. They didn’t get to see the girl’s face but understand they are in Florida on their honeymoon. Bro. Santee went to St. Joseph while Bro. Henderson relieved Bro. Noe on third Ben- ton Harbor. Don’t forget to come out to the meetings. We must have your assistance. Cert. 499. Chicago Division Notes — It is now Bro. Pellegram, at Vriesland, trying to get the farmers lined up on how to ship eggs. Understand he is also helping the farmer girls to pick cucumbers. Mr. Nelson relieved Mr. Page at Zeeland, who relieved Bro. Pellegram. Later E. W. Isaacson went to Zeeland. Mr. Little is now trying to do the work at Ban- gor. and what “CH” says to him It not what the bible teaches us to say. Why don’t we do something -to* improve working conditions and get some increase in salaries? The trainmen are going after it and we should also get Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1747 our share. Section hands are getting as much as telegraphers, and some of them more. Even some of the agencies do not pay a good working day wage. Let us get after the nons on this division and get them lined up, also get the dispatchers to come in. The Michigan Central dispatchers are O. R. T. 100 per cent and there is no reason why they should not be with us on this line. Let’s see what we can do. Bro. Rosmoser, third Waverly, says “papa” sounds good to him. Bro. R. H. Andrews, formerly second Benton Harbor, is now with the Ann Arbor at Toledo, Ohio. Bro. E. R. Noe, third Benton Harbor, spent a few weeks’ vacation in Kentucky, Tennes- see and Florida, relieved by Bro. Henderson, of St. Joseph. Bro. Smith, of Benton Harbor, says Bro. Noe was on his honeymoon. Bro. and Sister Jacobs just returned from an enjoyable three weeks’, vacation in Denver, Colo. Brothers, if you expect to have a write-up in the journal each month it will be necessary for you to send me some items. I can not keep posted on everything going on at each station. It would be very little trouble for each of you to send me a few lines every month. Let us see if we can’t do better in the future. Drv. Cor. Chesapeake & Ohio R y. Indiana Division — A called meeting was held at the Delaware Hotel, Muncie, Ind., August 23d. Owing to our local chairman’s operators having been cut off, he was compelled to return home on No. 3, which necessitated holding the meeting at 6 p. m., thus shutting out the east end boys. Twelve of the faithful turned out, and several matters of impor- tance were discussed. After the close of the meeting, Bro. Woods, in behalf* of the membership and in appreciation of his labors in our behalf, presented Bro. Johnson with a handsome chain and I. O. O. F. pendant emblem. The Boston depot and dispatcher’s office burned down September 10th, the roof catching fire from a spark from No. 2’s engine. Dispatcher Minor rescued the train sheet and his whiskers from the flames. Bro. W. R. Hutchins, first* Losantville tower, off ten days, relieved by F. E. Lettell; Bro. Cham- ness, second Losantville tower, off fifteen days, relieved by Bro. G. W. Shanklin, an old acquaint- ance from the New River District, who also relieved Bro. C. E. Duke, third Muncie, sixty days. Bro. J. B. Davis handled the coupons at Muncie while Ticket Agent C. E. Hudson took sixty days. Mr. Houlihan, a new arrival, and an old-timer, relieved Bro. Davis. It is reported that an ex-brother recently en- deavored to persuade a young man from joining our Order. Several of the members know this gentleman (?) and he will be remembered ac- cordingly. One of our few delinquents won’t talk to us about paying up. Must be that he hasn’t the price after purchasing his new Ford. Understand he has enjoyed quite a prosperous season driving excursionists to a nearby lake. Our efficient general chairman, Bro. Hicks, paid our division a visit in September, lining up sev- eral delinquents and securing a few members. If you are working with a delinquent or a non, get after him and keep pounding away until you get results. If this division were solid and each member a worker, the $75 minimum would soon be established. Each member is requested to mail items for a write-up to Box 73, Blountsville, Ind. Cert. 398. C. <5* O. Ry. of Indiana Division — Brothers, it isn’t very hard to have a nice write- up of our division, if each member will assist the division correspondent. When changes are made at your office or a new man is filling the place of a regular one, kindly send him the names of all those new men and the office changes. The brothers like to see their division represented in The Telegrapher each month, so send in all the items you can for next month. Bro. C. F. Richman relieved Assistant Local Chairman F. M. Peoples on third “OX,” who bid in first there, vice Bro. Hedrick, returned to Sum- mit second, Bro. J. C. King relieving him on bid on Summit third. Bath agency is open for bids. J. F. Burke relieved one of the men at Fowler- ton a few days recently. Brothers, get after Burke and make a good member of him. Bro. Mack, who relieved first trick man, on vacation, at Marion, was relieved on second there by O. D. Lamm. A meeting was held at Marion on the evening of September 27th, and several matters of im- portance taken up. A good attendance at the meetings is even more important than our monthly write-up in the journal. Assistant Local Chairman Peoples is showing the other members how to get the nons in. He has taken the applications of several men on the east end recently. We should all do our part in •helping him line up these non-members. W. R. Eckart, “Z” Peru, is working third trick for Dispatcher Swartswalter, on vacation. Mr. Eckart is receiving the benefits of our Order and should be carrying an up-to-date. Expect we’ll have to get Bro. Peoples after him. Cert. 2278. Clifton Forge Division — Bro. E. B. Loving, our very popular and efficient agent at Reusens, who was recently married in Atlanta, Ga., to Miss Annie Pearl Harvey, a graduate nurse, connected with the St. Andrew’s Home, one of the leading hospitals of Lynchburg, for some time, was relieved while on his honey- moon by Bro. J. L. Bailey, relief agent. May their future be all happiness and prosperity. Bro. C. W. Hutcheson, off a few days visiting his wife and little daughter in Clifton Forge, was relieved by Bro. J. D. Kincaid. Bro. C. E. Spitzer, second Tyree, while off sick was relieved by Bro. H. G. Peters. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1748 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. W. L. Hammitt is sporting around among the spotlights in the “movies” with his “trio” of instruments. Bro. W. H. Milloway relieved Bro. O. C. Stin- nett on first Millboro, who went to second “UN.” Bro. C. L. Miller, off a few days on business, was relieved by Bro. A. N. Garrett. Bro. R. L. Lowry, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. H. C. Worley. Bro. C. E. Davis, relieved at Lyle by Bro. H. C. Anders, relieved Bro. O. B. Boswell at Alpine nights. Bro. H. M. Strong has gone to the Virginian to investigate a proposition offered him by that road. Bro. T. L. Milloway has accepted a position with the G. N. in B. C. Business seems to be increasing, and several extra brakemen who have been off all summer have been taken into the service again. Bro. V. T. Hunter, first Lyle, on the sick list, was relieved by Bro. J. D. Kincaid, and Bro. Harmon, on vacation, by Bro. C. B. Lewis. Bro. S. W. Noell, off on business, was relieved by Bro. H. C. Worley and Sister Sallie Crane, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. J. G. Thomp- son, later relieved by Bro. J. W. Kent, Bro. Thompson going to first “AN” cabin, while Bro. A. L. Flaherty is relieving Bro. W. S. Acord in “F” office. Bro. Thompson also relieved Bro. J. G. Coman while on vacation with his wife at Ocean View. Bro. J. W. Kent went to Griffith nights pending bulletin, vice C. F. Jones, suspended. Bro. H. S. Shuey, our local chairman, has re- sumed duty, after a fifteen-day vacation among friends and relatives near Buchanan, relieved by Bro. L. L. Strickland, who later went to “HD” third, vice Bro. J. W. Kent, extra. Bros. H. C. Anders, O. B. Boswell, N. B. O’Connor, R. H. Bartley, G. B. Poole, S. W. Noell and A. W. Burkholder were in Clifton Forge on September 16th to meet the pay car. Bro. J. W. McClure was off a few days, re- lieved by Bro. J. W. Kent. r_BT „0 Richmond Division, Rivonna District— The following resolutions were adopted by Rich- mond Lodge on the death of Bro. Richard Wheat Harrison: IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, on the twenty-fourth day of August, nineteen-thirteen, it pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call to his heavenly home our dearly beloved brother, Richard Wheat Harrison; and Whereas, Bro. Harrison has been a loyal and true member of this organization since fie became eligible to membership; and Whereas, Each member of Richmond Lodge feels a personal loss in the death of our deceased brother; therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Harrison the Order of Railroad Telegraphers ha9 lost a loyal, true and honored member, the family a de- voted, kind and loving son and brother, and the County and State a loyal and upright citizen. It was the pleasure of the undersigned committee to have known Bro. Harrison intimately, and by his kind and sympathetic disposition, his cheerful spirit and his high moral and Christian character, we feel that the world is better by his having lived. Be it further Resolved, That to his sorrowing loved ones we tender our heartfelt sympathy and join in prayer to our merciful Father in this their dark hour of distress. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sprfead upon the minutes of this division, a copy sent to The Railroai; Telegrapher for publica- tion, and a copy sent to the bereaved family. L. G. White, R. S. Mitchell, W. L. Scott, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Harrison and family wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the telegraphers of the Richmond Division and also to the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers for the beau- tiful floral tributes to the memory of her dearly beloved son, Richard Wheat Harrison. L. G. White, Chairman Rivanna Dist. Erie R. R. Delaware and Jefferson Divisions — Since our settlement with the company the necessity of organization seems to have been lost sight of by a great many boys. The change of systems in our territory has made inroads in the ranks of the telegraphers, many of whom have gone to braking and firing where better pay and conditions exist. They will find, however, they can not remain in those branches without having an up-to-date card, as the members of those Orders will not stand for it, neither should we. Our hard work of last spring brought as good results as could be expected from, the backing we had. The kickers want all the increases and conditions handed out, but fail to hand in their dues or applications. The hours have been arranged satis- factorily to you by the efforts of this organization and the wage scale brought up to what other roads in this territory are paying. The general committee can not do what it would wish to for you unless you give it your undivided and unself- ish support. Do not allow the nons to lay back with the satisfied air that they can get their part of the increase without costing th£m a cent be- cause you have manhood enough to pay and sup- port the Order that is so good to them. The chil- dren who follow them will be ashamed of condi- tions left them by their fathers. There is no reason why this territory shouldn’t be the best organized on the Erie System. There is already an improvement in past conditions and still better results can be obtained if you will give us your help to get in the nons. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1749 Things have settled down from manual to auto- matic block, and we now have Bro. Kane and Can- field at “WX;” Bro. Roberts, Ros,a first; Bro. Mailett, first at Oak Tree; Bro. Caughlin, fixing the talking machines; Bro. Ross at Parkers Glen; Bro. Jack Joyce at Mast Hope; Bro. Moluskey on Tusten third; Bro. Bock at Cocheton; Bro. Mc- Guire at “UB” first; White and Dick Crocker on Vaughan second and third; Bro. Gallagher on “DV” second; Bro. Crowley at “GF;” Bro. Gates on “JA” third; Bro. Sheehan at Coal Pockets, assisted by Bro. Fortner; Bro. Murray on first “SQ,” and Bro. Kelly at “SR.” Cert. 186. Susquehanna Division — Business on the old Susquehanna Division is good; have all we can comfortably handle; crews are on the jump every minute, trying to make the division within the sixteen-hour limit, with “85” cars, sometimes “100.” The boys don’t seem to pay any attention to my requests for notes, so I shall not ask for them any more, will just put it up to the next meeting to appoint a correspondent. Your present scribe has had the job for a good many years and it is time someone else tried it. Rathbone bid in by Mr. Connelly, and Mr. Dono- hue returned to Painted Post, causing Mr. Tubbs to return to Tioga Center. Some good husky “men’s” jobs are advertised in the dispatcher’s office. No dead ones allowed there. The position of phone dispatcher on this divi- sion, which puts the whole division up to one man, is some job and it requires a real live man to hold it down. Chief . Dispatcher Smith was off a few day9 recently, relieved by Mr. Fahey, and he by Joe Conroy. This was Joe’s first experience as dispatcher, and he went at it like an old-timer. A “boomer” operator tried to touch your scribe recently for “eats.” Said he was “on the hog,” and he looked it. “Had been in the railroad serv- ice fourteen years straight; had been a member, but was six years behind in dues; had no real excuse for not being in > good standing; could not get a job any more on account of his record having followed him from each road he had worked for.” He said in his travels he had “found less brotherly feeling among the O. R. T. men for a fellow- worker than he had ever known among any other class of men.” I told him I hoped he would continue to find it that way for men of his stripe. It hardly seems possible that a man of ordinary intelligence could be as blind as that to his own interests, but we have some here on this division. Can hardly call them blind either; they are just playing the “waiting game” — waiting for the O. R. T. members to get them something. It’s not a man’s game. It’s smaller even than a kid’s game, but the name for it would not look good in print. Some of them belong to different fraternal organi- zations, which is all right, but the O. R. T. made it possible for them to do so and they should help us to protect their bread and butter by joining the union of their craft. Continue to give these fellows good manly talks on every occasion and show them the right way. The time is approaching when it will be neces- sary to wrestle with that “John-I” coal, so tune up your old stove and sharpen your rake and go to it. Div. Coa. Buffalo Division — Nothing from this division in The Telegrapher since Bro. Hamilton left Town Line station, while we all, no doubt, have been looking for items every month and commenting on their non-appear- ance. The reason why there has been no write-up is because none of the brothers Tiave sent in any items for publication. When everybody gets busy (100 per cent good and all paid up) demands are noticed and condi- tions remedied. This has been demonstrated many times. Those who are looking for the hen that lays the golden egg should remember that it is necessary to feed her to continue getting the nug- get. The O. R. T. is your hen — the dues are the nuggets, and unless you send them in promptly and get your neighbors, who have received bene- fits for the past ten years, to give you a hand the golden eggs will be few and far between. See that those who promise to join “next pay day” make that promise good or know the reason why. A continual reminder of how the hours of labor were shortened, salaries increased and the quarterly pass secured will sooner or later arouse thera^ and they will understand that larger oppor- tunities come to those who grasp them at the proper time. Take our employers at their word that this is a fact, become a progressive and swing in line. Become an organizer, and while teach- ing those around you that employers should have full value for their money they pay us, also impress upon their minds the duty they owe our organiza- tion for the better conditions now existing on this road. Since the automatic signals were installed, .five towers have been closed on this division, yet everyone is busy and a great many shifts have been made to keep things moving, owing to the scarcity of telegraphers. Bro. Shirm, local chairman, who has represented us for the past eight years, has asked Bro. Husted to accept his resignation on account of other work taking up his time, but he will still be with us, once and always, in the future as in the past. Brothers, it is important that we get the best qualified brother we possiby can to fill the vacancy, and then assist him as much as possible by attend- ing meetings, getting in new members, etc. We should also have a correspondent appointed and then send him all the items we can by the 20th of each month, so we will be represented in every issue of the journal. We thank the general committee for our last consideration and hope for still better conditions in the future. Cert. 125. Mahoning Division — Fox spent his vacation # at Mt. Clements, Mich., relieved by Sponskor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1750 The Railroad Telegrapher. Norway, while assisting Lewis during the State Fair, was relieved by Laugh lin. Snyder has resigned and gone to the Northern Pacific, relieved by McDermott. Taylor, on “DY” second during vacations, was relieved by Detrich, relieved by Riley. Arnold and Ferguson took in the sights at the Warren County Fair recently. Earl Fenstermacher, after an absence of several months, is back again on first “PN,” and Stroup is on an auto tour of the West. Higley, extra fireman, is relieving Carney at “DO.” Smith is acting chief while Chadwick is on vaca- tion in Upper Michigan. Several of the interlocking towers that have the phones in were put on an eight-hour basis to com- ply with the interstate law. Corwin, first “VY,” has resigned and gone with a steel company, relieved by C. E. Pardue, extra. Kelley bid in first “BR,” Fitch going to second “CB.” "WH" has again been opened up by two extra men. Chamberlain has gone to third “AV.” W. J. Shaw, third “JU,” has resigned and gone to the P. & L. E., relieved by J. W. Fiedler. The automatic block signals are being installed between Leavittsburg and Sharon. The signalmen expect to have it working by November 1st. This will relieve the operator from blocking trains be- tween these points. Understand it is to be installed later on the entire division, which will cut out a few operators. Fred Wilbur, now with the D. & R. G., is back calling on his old friends on the Erie. J. W. Terry, a former Erie employe, now a missionary, is calling on friends here. His lecture entitled "A Tenderfoot in the West” will give you a good laugh if you should go and hear him. Don’t forget when the trouble you fear most comes it will be much easier to bear than you imagine. The telephone system has been installed on the Meadville Division and is now in operation be- tween Meadville and Kent. So far it is working with entire satisfaction. MacFarland, from the Delaware Division, in charge as maintainer, is located at Leavittsburg. “Bill Sykes.” Cincinnati Division — Bro. J. B. Crawford, second Richwood, wife and son, Raymond, are on a trip through the East, visiting Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Canada. Bro. G. E. Gilbert has moved from Richwood to Marion to take third there regular. He is capable of handling anything that comes his way. We are glad to sec him moving up. Bro. J. R. Smith is having his hands full at Marion keeping the wires in working condition, making waybills and selling tickets. We must help him all we can. Bro. W. J. Robbins is the busiest man on the Cincinnati Division. He has eighty levers to handle, switching all passenger and part of the freight trains in Marion yards, blocking trains and answering six telephones. The automatic signals are nearly completed be* tween Kent and Galion, which will result in cutting out several offices and the same thing will prob- ably be done between Galion and Marion. We are sorry to learn of the death of Bro. Simanton’s mother. He has the sympathy of every member on the division. The new printed schedule will soon be out. Look over it carefully and see that its provisions are lived up to. Are you asking your neighbor non to come in the Order? If not, why not. Div. Co*. Canadian Northern Ry. Fifteen new members were admitted into Divi- sion 43 in August — eleven by initiation and Hour by transfer. Many new men are being taken into the service now to handle the grain business, and all officers and members should see that they join our division by initiation or transfer as soon as consistent. G. H. Palmer, Gen’l Sec’y and Treas. Western Division, District One — Business is picking up rapidly now, and many offices are being reopened. Shortdale has been opened; day operator put on at Swan River; night offices reopened at Gilbert Plains, Roblin, Togo, Canora, Invermay, Wadena and Watson. The dispatchers on the lines north of Dauphin have again settled down to work. Bro. T. Davies, of Port Arthur, secured second trick main line dispatching office, and is now on the job. Bro. Parkinson, our husky relief agent, is lead- ing a strenuous life relieving at Buchanan. Bro. Wells, of Swan River, spent a few days in Winnipeg, relieved by Bro. Darbee. Bro. Shepherd, of Dauphin yard, has returned from a two months’ trip to his old home in Vir- ginia, and says he is satisfied with Manitoba and the C. N. R., even if the weather is a little snappy in January. Cut. 52. Western Division , District Two , Prince Albert and Goose Lake Branches — Bro. Scott, Condie, resigned to enter grain busi- ness, succeeded by Bro. W. A. Brown, late of Beadle. Bro. Underbakke expects shortly to go “fishing” at Banff. It’s five per day there, and it is rumored that Oscar has applied for transportation for two. Bro. Strong says: “When in doubt, take two and a half per cent; it saves disappointments and expense envelopes.” Bro. Jones, late Nutana, gets Craik on bulletin. Bro. Jim Strong, Hanley, came back on the same train that handled Eaton catalogues, and decided to go north for a few more days. Understand Bro. Law's new arrival was chris- tened “Baltimore” for middle name. Sickness in family prevented me attending to regular write-ups. Bro. Greve on holidays. Understand he is threshing some of that No. 1 northern of his. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1751 Business rushing; grain receipts very popular; no shortage of cars so far. Bro. Felt, Findlater, getting ready for the annual moose hunt. Stop when you get to the North Pole, Harry. Bro. Strong relieved Bro. Tufts, owl Lumsden, now agent Beadle. Bro. Menzies recently married. Notice they are erecting a new $10,000 school at “KO.” P. S. — There is no connection between the two events. Bro. D. Jackson, of the. MacRorie branch, is shortly expected back from England, and rumor has it that it will be perfectly proper to tie old shoes to his trunk. Bro. Binnette secures D'Arcy on bid. A lovely new station has been built at McGee, but Mr. Gregory will not take advantage of it, as he has resigned, intending to go north. We are pretty far north now, and he must like the snow. We have to thank Bros. Meals and Hcaly for this write-up and they claim that the boys are very backward in sending them any news. Let us make every effort to have good write-ups each month. We can do this by each one doing his part. Cut. 111. Western Division, District Three — The grain movement will soon be in full swing, as good crops are reported all through the West. Understand the company have a large number of new cats coming to handle the grain this fall. The construction department is rushing the line into the Brazeau coal fields, and expects to be hauling coal out this winter. Bro. L. F. Muncey, general chairman, called a meeting at Edmonton on Tuesday, September 2d. Those attending were: Bro. Chard, local chairman, Fort Saskatchewan; Bro. Foss, Chipman; Bro. Bennett, Kitscoty; Bro. Lepage, St. Albert; Bro. Wilson, Clyde; Bro. Tebo, agent; Bros. McRae and Morgan, dispatchers; Bro. Nelson, inspector telegraph; Bro. Watts, lineman, Edmonton, who were all very well pleased with the progress made by our officials. There should be a better attendance at our Ed- monton meeting in October. Bro. McRae has returned from his trip east and started his pld grind again. Bro. H. Easton, on leave, is taking a trip to Vancouver, relieved by Bro. Jollymour. C. T. U. Bro. Elliot, now on first Edmonton, has blanks filled out for November. Bro. Mike O'Farrell is on second and Bro. Willis, a new man, on third. It is now Bro. Hughes, Camrose days, and Bro. Cunningham, Vermilion nights. Bro. Fallow, Maymont, on leave, was relieved by Bro. Healy. Bro. Clark, Kitscoty, back from his vacation, and Bro. Bennett back to Lloydminster days. Bro. H. J. Wilson appointed to Athabasca days. Bro. Campbell on Warman nights until appoint- ment i a made. Bro. Bennett, Lamont, is on leave, relieved by Bro. MacFarlaae. Bro. Smith, Ruddell, off for a few weeks, was relieved by Bro. McArthur. Mr. McShane, now on North Battleford third, will be “Bro.” if he stays. Bro. Carter, Paynton, is on leave, relieved by Bro. Fizer. Dispatchers at Edmonton have to be full-fledged bookkeepers now, keeping operators’ overtime book, give them nupiber, initials, etc., which are very carefully scanned by the big chief before being signed by him. So, boys, don’t forget your num- bers. We can almost say we have the division solid now, with the exception of Mr. Matthews, agent Vegreville, and Mr. Jarvis, agent Vonda. There are some “dead ones,” though. Boys, send us some notes, so we can keep an interesting write-up in The Telegrapher. Bros. Morgan and Bennett kindly contributed this month. Cert. 599. Central Division , Second and Third Districts — A meeting of these districts was held on Sunday September 21st, in the Empire Hotel at Winnipeg, with eighteen brothers present. Local Chairman R. C. Simpson presided. The attendance, though not as large as at our previous meeting, was fairly good considering this is the busiest season of the year. However, the brothers in the two and three-inan offices on the main line might have taken advantage of this opportunity and had one or two of their men come in. Port- age, with three men, has not yet been represented at any of our meetings. No grievances were brought up, which shows that the business of the districts is being properly looked after by our representatives. Many impor- tant matters were handled, the three hours’ dis- cussion on them resulting in several propositions being submitted to the general committee for its approval. The meeting closed at 5:30 p. m., all feeling that they had a very profitable afternoon. The next meeting will probably be held Some time in November, when we look for a much larger attendance. E. G. Skeloing, Cert. 36. Manitoba Division — Mr. Bruyere, former delivery clerk, is on one of the second tricks in “Wl,” now on bulletin, pend- ing arrival of senior applicant. Bro. Revell, night chief “WI,” has sufficiently recovered from the strenuous difficulties of house moving to sit up and take nourishment, it is now Bros. Love, Olson, and Graham, “Wl” Win- nipeg, making it solid with the exception of one man, who will soon be with us. Bro. Hamlin, “Wl” office, has accepted a position as traveling passenger agent for the C. N. R., with headquar- ters at Edmonton. Success be with him. Bro. Batty, Homewood agency, came to the realization that single life in that burg was suffi- cient to make a man “batty,” and has taken unto himself a wife. We all wish them happiness and prosperity. Digitized by CjOO 2

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1752 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Arnaud, agent Greenway, has returned from an extended vacation, visiting Edmonton and Athabasca Landing, and also spent two weeks in St. Louis, Mo. Greenway will no doubt seem rather lonely for awhile. Bro. Helgerson, former agent at Glenella, bid in Lundar agency A well-attended meeting was held in Winnipeg, Septd\nber 21st, and several important subjects were discussed, which will be resumed at the next one. Bro. Muncey, general chairman, is always very particular to see that all the boys get due notice of the meetings, so, brothers, make every effort to be on hand at the next “round-up.” Bro. Ryan, train agent on the Gypsumville Subdivision, will be at the next meeting, setting an example all the brothers should follow. Bro. Depew, agent Oakville, has just returned from an extended tour of the Eastern States, relieved by Bro. Preece. More cigars will soon be forthcoming (some of us should get two), for it is intimated that Bro. Prcece is tiring of single blessedness and soon intends taking a vacation on a similar errand from which Bro. Depew just returned. Happiness and prosperity attend them both. Bro. I. L. Boomer, formerly chief train dis- patcher at Port Arthur, later trainmaster Neepawa, has recently been transferred to Edmonton as superintendent. Bro. Boomer has always been an efficient worker and very popular among the boys. He has our best wishes for continued success and popularity in the West. We are pleased to note that the Order is stead- ily growing and gaining in strength, and it will not be long before nons on Division 43 will be “as scarce as hen’s teeth.” Our genial local chairman, Bro. Williams, spent a week in Winnipeg recently, relieved at Belmont by Bro. Scanlon, former agent at Mattawin, on the east end. Bro. Prior, of Rossburn, has just resumed duties, after a very pleasant holiday on the farm near Portage. It has been great weather for duck hunting, and we hope to see lots of stubble duck when the season opens, but at_ present there isn t a mallard in sight. Get Me, Steve t — A Canadian Northern agent in Manitoba tells the following: “A man presented himself at the ticket window and asked the fare to Brandon, Man. I told him it was $3.00. He said he had only a two-dollar bill, but could easily raise the other dollar. When he returned with the $3.00 and was asked how he got the other dollar, he said: ‘I went to a pawnbroker and pawned the two-dollar bill for $1.50. I hen I sold the pawn ticket for $1.50. While you are making out the ticket, please tell me who is out the dollar/ The agent afterward said he had wrestled with ‘the 47th problem of Euclid/ dragged through ‘quadratics in algebra,’ worked on ‘how old is Ann?’ but the question was too much for him.” Certs. 188, 859 and 749. Central of Georgia Ry. Southwestern Division — Bro. Smith ifc on second “DI” while Chief Dispatcher Cheely and Trick Dispatchers Mercer and Parks are on vacation. Bro. Morgan, third Terra Cotta, is spending his vacation at Leesburg, relieved by Bro. Rowell, extra. The fruit and melon season being over, several extra men have been laid off. Bro. Tomlinson returned to the Western Union in Atlanta. Charges of violating “Rule G,” recently pre- ferred against a brother in the block, has been thoroughly investigated by Trainmaster Boulineau, five operators and a train crew being called in. The verdict was “not guilty” on every count. The officials are now trying to locate the party who preferred these charges in an unsigned letter. Let’s render them every assistance possible to ascertain who wrote this, in order that we may know our enemies. I sincerely hope that such a cowardly deed will not be laid to one of our craft, even a non. Bro. Harden bid in Samson agency, vice Bro. Bell, transferred to Arlington, and Bro. Parker bid in Williamsburg agency. We are glad to learn that Bro. Slappey has recovered from his recent illness and resumed work at Hilton. Bro. Kirkpatrick, an old-timer, engaged in other business for several years, bid in Midway agency. Bro. Griffin, agent Comer, is on Hie |ick list, relieved by Sister Lamar. We are sorry to learn of the illness in Bro. Mills* family while he was on vacation. Bro. Randall, our efficient local chairman, re- quests that the few good brothers on this divi- sion who have not yet paid current-term dues and those who have not yet paid the special assess- ments to defray the expenses of the committee while securing our present agreement, kindly re- mit to Bro. Travis at once, in order to avoid further embarrassment. Div. Co*. Savannah Division — Positions on recent bulletin: Millen, Tennille, Gordon, Waldey and Meldrira third; Augusta yard, Gordon and West yard; Savannah second; Oconee, Dover and Pulaski agencies. Only a few of the brothers were good enough to send me copies of their bids; therefore, am unable to give complete line-up on them. Bro. G. C. Bean got Dover agency, vice Bro. G. B. Proctor, who takes chief clerk at Millen. Bro. J. A. West gets Oconee agency, vice I. L. Barron, and Bro. C. G. Perry gets Pulaski agency, vice Sister E. Dixon, who resigned on account of her failing health. We trust she will soon be able to resume duty, but is still under the doctor’s treatment. Bro. J. A. Wakeman goes from third West yard, Savannah, to third Tennille. Many of the brothers evidently do not under- stand about the eleventh-hour extension for meeting passenger trains, and are filing overtime tickets erroneously. When held on duty for telegraph Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1753 service you can not file overtime tickets until ten hours and thirty minutes, and may be required to wait on passenger trains eleven hours. After the eleven hours are up, if passenger trains are later than this, then you can file a claim for overtime, commencing on the eleven-hour basis. There was a case recently where an operator-clerk was re- quired to work more than the required hours by the agent, and his claim was turned down, claiming no authority was given by the superin- tendent to do this extra work. Brothers, unless the company advises you to work over your pre- scribed hours, then it means that you must close office at the hours given, and not work any longer with expectation of making overtime. This clause was inserted for the purpose of paying those who made overtime, and not merely put in the schedule to fix it so you could make a day's work and then sit up late at night working on books and claim overtime for this class of work. Sister B. Holland, of Dover, is on her annual vacation, visiting relatives in Goldboro, N. C., relieved by Bro. B. L. Briggs, of Meldrim. Bro. H. E. Holland, who left third Gordon for his “monthly” vacation, is about the only operator able to take a monthly vacation. Quite a lot of us are hardly able to take our annual vacation. A few of our men have not yet paid their last assessment, nor given any reason for not doing so. Now, brothers, you have been greatly bene- fited by our last schedule, and it is not fair nor right that your fellow operators should bear the expense. If everyone acted that way, how much would you be getting now? Some of our men are “loyal” members of other fraternities and still remain in the non class. One would imagine, to hear them talk, that they were “all wool and a yard wide,” and we wonder if they are in secret orders to do or be done. It would seem as if they should help the Order that gets them raises in salary, shortens their hours and gets annual passes for them. They get every- thing coming to them in this Order, always pay their other fraternal dues promptly, but arc always behind or never pay O. R. T. dues. This is cer- tainly not a fraternal spirit. Bro. Sullivan, who let No. 92 by at Millen when he had orders for them, thought the clear- ance card had been erased, as the original could never be located. We are glad to note that his sentence was very lenient. Bro.,W. H. Colgate has returned from his an- nual vacation, and, after a good rest, is better fitted to cope with the cotton situation. Bro. C. E. Pyron made a business trip to Atlanta recently, and Bro. C. L. Peacock, Rocky Ford, also made a business trip to Register lately to get some unsettled grievances handled. A. D. Nisbet, agent Milledgcville, took his an- nual vacation during August, relieved by Mr. Cross. This is the only “Mr.” station on the line. Let’s have the company change its name to “Non- ville” instead of Milledgeville. Bro. E. F. Bronson also took his vacation dur- ing August, relieved by Bro. J. A. Pace as agent, relieved b 7 Bro. G. C. Bean. If you good brothers wish to see a write-up, get your notes in before the twenty-fifth of each month, so they may be consolidated and reach Bro. Quick by the twenty-eighth. Cotton business is at its height now, and every- one working to their full capacity trying to keep up. Ce*t. 1. Chattanooga Division — The brother who bid in the correspondent’s position on this division seems to have laid down on the job. Everything is moving along smoothly, with prospects for a large business the coming fall and winter. Bro. Wilson, of Trion, sprained his right arm badly, compelling him to lay off several days. Bro. Addison, of Carrollton, is on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. King. Bro. Abrams, of Lavender, who relieved the copy operator during the summer, is taking his vacation before going back to the strenuous job at “VN,” relieved by Bro. Gay. Bro. Henson, of Senoia, has been admitted to the bar in Coweta County, and will soon resign to practice law. We are sorry to lose him, but wish him unbounded success in his chosen work. There are still some few who have not yet paid dues for the current term and the assessment for the expenses of the new schedule, but as a rule the boys have made a fine showing. Those who have not yet paid are urged to remit the amount at once to either Bro. Travis cr your local chair- man. Cert. 69. CARD OF THANKS. Gogginsville, Ga., Aug. 29, 1913. I wish in this way to publicly thank those mem- bers of the Macon, Southwestern and Columbus Divisions, of Division 46, who so willingly con- tributed to my assistance during my recent long and severe illness, assuring them that I have appre- ciated their remembrances in an individual man- ner, and wish it was so I could personally meet and express my sincere thanks to each one of the brothers and sisters who have had it in their hearts to assist me in my extremity. By their help I have been relieved of much anxiety that otherwise I might have suffered, and I am deeply grateful for this assurance of the loyalty of our Order. Fraternally yours. (Miss) Etna Weaver, Cert. 472. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. Fourth Division — Bro. C. L. Tucker was a recent Garland visitor. Agent Nevit, of Blanca, was relieved by Dave Phelps, of the Southern. Bro. Wright, of La Vcta Pass, has returned from Denver, where he was on committee work# relieved by Mr. Grace while absent. Wagon Wheel Gap agency was reopened by Agent Shaw on September 18th. Understand it's to be open all winter. Bro. Wasson is to be checked in again as agent at Creede. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1754 The Railroad Telegrapher. Cashier Smith, of Monte Vista, has given up his trip, as he was unable to get any one to relieve him soon enough to let him fish. Bio. Ogle Garland, of Garland, off ten days, was relieved by Agent Nevit, of Blanca. Bro. Case, of Romeo, will take in California for ten days as soon as he can get relief. Chief Dispatcher Carter was east a few days, relieved by Dispatcher Chaplin. Telegrapher Lively, of Durango, was off ten days, relieved by Mr. Dubbs, a new man. Cashier Cummings, of Silverton, is also on vacation. Agent Crum, of Alamosa, took in the Denver conclave, and Mr. Jarret, of Chama, was off a few days attending to business in Santa Fe, N. M. Agent Davis, at Lumberton, was also off a few days. Agent Kuhn, of Pagosa Springs, off several days, was relieved by Mr. Clarke, a new man. I wish the boys along the line would drop the local chairman, Bro. M. D. Wright, of La Veta Pass, a note when there are any changes, so we can keep track of them. It is interesting to the old-time members of this division to read the news from where they formerly worked, and this is about the only way they can get it. Cert. 665. Bessemer & Lake Erie Ry. Brothers, we should no longer regard the many excuses put up by non-members for not paying their proportion of the expenses it takes to main- tain the organization. We have been lenient with them on this division and given them chance after chance. We have shown them the benefit of the agreement and favored them just as if they were members. They are the first to take advan- tage of the agreement and other concessions, and it is now high time to carry out our motto: “No card, no favors.” You brothers who are paying every six months for benefits the nons receive the same as you do, without paying a cent, should wake up and apply the remedy. We arc laying down on our right when we show the non the same fraternal courtesy and favors that we show a member. Some of these nons have the “brass” to even criticise the way the Order is carrying on its work. Just criticism from a member is all right, but it comes with poor grace from the man who does not pay his dues. Remember, brothers, we can not afford to re- linquish our efforts just because we have a fa'r schedule. The benefits we enjoy today only paves the way for something better. The success of any union depends upon con- tinuous organization, and every member should be an organizer. Every agent and telegrapher en- joying the improved working conditions in effect on Division 51 should pay the tax of his trade, and those who will not should be made to feel the effect immediately of “No card, no favors.” We hope each brother will assist in this move- ment and show the non the other side of the pic- ture until he gets a card. We lyill soon be holding meetings again at dif- ferent points along the line. It takes education to strengthen organizations, and if all the members can not get to Greenville every meeting night, I am in favor of holding two meetings a month — a day and a night meeting — in one or separate places. I am making a special effort to have Second Vice-President Pierson attend one of our meetings in the near future, so look out; he may drop in unexpectedly some day and you will be “sore” because you were not there to hear him, as we expect then to have a big time. F. N. Williams, G. C. Southern Pacific Ry. San Francisco Meeting — A most enthusiastic meeting was held in the Pacific Building, San Francisco, on Sunday, Sep- tember 14th, at which there were present some fifty-seven members. The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p. m. by Bro. C. B. Ward, local chairman of the Coast Division. Bro. Baxter, local chairman of the Sacramento Division, was appointed secretary for the evening. Letters from Bros. McManimon, Chapin, Smith, Heney, Stewart, Cameron and Hutchinson were read, expressing their congratulations on the sat- isfactory settlement which had been affected with the company, and regretting their inability to be among those present at the meeting. Bro. Ward then turned the meeting over to Bro J. E. Cowgill, general chairman. Bro. Cow- gill made an extensive talk on the new schedule, explaining the various articles and answering questions from the brothers pertaining to uncer- tain parts of the same. At the conclusion of his remarks, Bro. E. J. Manion, our fifth vice-presi- dent, was introduced and made us a most inter- esting talk on the schedule; admonishing us to ever being on the alert; to keep the interest up and not allow our division to fall into a rut, as sometimes occurs after a successful schedule. He also gave us some witty stories on various things, alluding to “soldiers with their bayonets, etc.” After Bro. Manion’s remarks, Bro. Koppikus, our old-time secretary and treasurer, was intro- duced by Bro. Cowgill, and made us a talk on the good of the Order and also favored us with one or two of his famous stories. Bro. Koppikus also mentioned the fact that he felt a trifle sighted by not being introduced as “Old Kop,” saying that this nickname had become so attached to him that he always more or less expected to be referred to as “Old Kop.” But it was need- less to say that all of us present and those unable to be present always remember Bro. Koppikus for the long and valuable service he has rendered the Order on the Southern Pacific. Bro. McDermott, of Alviso, was then introduced and spoke of the times when the Southern Pacific bad no schedule, and of the various benefits that have been secured from time to time; also of the early days of the Order on the Denver & Rio Grande. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1755 Bro. Cowgill then introduced separately the reduced general committee, consisting of Bros. Baxter, Boyd, Cull and Ward, who each gave us a short talk relative to the new agreement. Bro. Filbert, of Davis, tHen spoke, but as his time was limited, we hope that he will favor us with his attendance at some meeting we hope to hold in the future, so we may hear further from him. Bro. Fred Shaver, formerly local chairman of the Coast Division, but for the past two or three years in business for himself in the city, then spoke on the subject of organization and the past work of the Order on the Southern Pacific. Short talks were also made by Bros. Denehy, local chairman of the Stockton Division, and Pennington, local chairman of the Western Divi- sion, and Bro. Wooley. Bro. Ebey, of Calistoga, then made a talk on the subject of “Nons,” and later introduced a resolution of congratulation and thanks to the general committee for the good work done in revision of our schedule; seconded by Bro. Kop- pikus, and carried unanimously. “BD” office was well represented, and several of the brothers from that office gave us some inter- esting talks. Bro. Neff spoke on the subject of “Nons,” as did also Bro. Stuart. Bro. Segur spoke of holding regular meetings in the city, and also told us some of his experiences of the past six months while in Mexico handling wireless for the Southern Pacific of Mexico. Bro. Lamphere entertained us with a short “Dutch” recitation. Sister Clark, of Rodeo, our only sister present, then made us a nice talk on keeping up the mem- bership. There were several of the boys who came in from as distant a point as Bakersfield, and their attendance was duly appreciated, for there is nothing that shows the spirit so much as when they put themselves to so much inconvenience to be present at the meetings, and we all hope that when these meetings are held in the future that the same spirit will be manifested. The meeting was then adjourned, but Bro. Manion suggested that before departing we all sing “Auld Lang Syne,” and the song was duly butch- ered. However, everyone left with a very fra- ternal feeling and seemed well repaid for the trouble of attending. Co*. Relay Dept. Coast Division — Twenty new members in the last two months* with prospects of landing the few remaining nons, proves that we are anything but “dead ones.” We will soon be able to say “hundred per.” Con- sidering that we have a seniority list of 150 some odd men on the division, the percentage of non- members is small. It is now Bros. Stuart, Olive, Lindsay, Hudson, Moore, Smith, Emery, Robertson (Morgan Hill), and Stone (Redwood). On account of illness in his family, Bro. Harris has turned over the correspondence to Bro. Wer- ner, but will take the reins again as soon as he can see his way clear to do so. To Bro. Heaney, first Gilroy, is due the credit of landing six new members. We fpcl sure Ty Cobb envies his batting average. Bro. May, extra Felton, relieved Mr. Aram, Boulder Creek, for a few days. We hope it will soon be Bro. Aram, as per promises received. Bro. Spencer is at “ND” San Francisco, extra. Bro. Oneel assigned Wrights, relieved on third Gilroy by Mr. Boulter, a new man; Bro. Kott, extra Wrights, also going to “ND” San Fran- cisco for a few days. Bro. Gross assigned first from third Redwood, relieved by Mr. Buchanan. Bro. Harris assigned second Salinas, relieved at Watsonville by Mr. Miles, from the San Joaquin Division. Later Mr. Miles went to Gaviota, re- lieving Bro. Pittman. Bro. Sullivan, extra Santa Cruz, went to Watsonville, relieved by Bro. Smith, from Salinas extra. Bro. VeVerka, first Paso Robles, relieved Mr. Dannenberg, agent Templeton, while looking after his ranch at Chualar. Thanks to the efforts of the O. R. T., Mr. Dannenberg is reaping a golden harvest. San Ardo depot was broken into one night while Bro. Korf was up town, burglars securing $13.00, but were captured the same night by the Coast Division “Hawkshaw” — Pat King, with the booty intact. Bro. Sisson, relieved Bro. King, agent Santa Margarita, for a few days while en route to San Francisco. Bro. Sisson also relieved Bro. Korf, San Ardo second, while he attended court in Salinas as witness against the burglars. Pro. Westington, agent Aromas, off a few days in August, was relieved by Mr. Miles, who also relieved Bro. Fuller, agent San Martin. Mr. Cray croft, assistant agent Watsonville Jet., transferred to Watsonville as Interline bill clerk during the rush season. We miss our traveling agent, Mr. Millsap, now in Mr. Anthony’s office. Would suggest to the brothers, when through devouring the contents of The Telegrapher, that they mail it to one of the few remaining non- members. It may be to our advantage in showing him how we stand. If I have missed anything, it has not been intentional, but simply because I was unable to get the information. We want the Coast to have a good write-up each month, and we can do it if you will drop us a card when a change is made at your station. All the boys in your neighbor- hood may know of some change, but that doesn’t mean ^hat the man on the other end of the divi- sion does. And he looks in The Telegrapher to find “what’s doing.” P. F. W., Assistant Correspondent. Portland Division — Bro. Knott, second Oakland, has been assigned to Junction City. Bro. S. M. Landis is on sixty days’ trip East to visit his parents and old friends, relieved by Bro. S. J. Hill. Digitized by GiOOQle

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1756 The Railroad Telegrapher. Local Chairman T. M. Boyd is home from San Francisco, where he has been on committee work for our benefit. Bro. G. H. Mills is on his vacation, relieved by Bro. Comley. Bro. S. F. Parr has the new telegraph position at Carlton. Bro. M. L. Shinaberger, who is in Salem Hos- pital, is getting along fine. George Rice is in the San Francisco Hospital. Bro. Robert J. Welton, of Mt. Angel, was mar- ried while on two months’ leave of absence, relieved by Bro. Robert Fromm, who also relieved Bro. E. L. Smith, of Silverton, on a month’s vaca- tion to Salt Lake and various cities in California. Bro. Edward Maddox is at Oregon City agency, vice C. L. Howe, disappeared. Bro. M. E. Hearn, first VVoodburn, was relieved by Bro. M. D. Henning while on a vacation. Some of the brothers who worked third tricks between Portland and Junction City will regret to hear that Dispatcher John D. Bodley has been pensioned. That “Unknown Morse’’ will be heard no more coming over the wires at night. Bro. W. E. Rogers, of the N. Y. N. H. & H., relieved Bro. H. F. Rice on second Albany, who took his assigned position at \Vhites6n agency. “RC.” Los Angeles Division — . Recent assignments: Agencies — Saltort, J. H. Sargent; Indio, C. R. McReynolds-; Burbank, E. L. Dort; Whittier, A. W. Bercaw; Shorb, E. A. Chaffee; Monrovia, E. Brunner; Nordhoff, E. J. Brown. First telegrapher — Indio, G. R. Lilly; Ventura, J. V. Fansler. Telegrapher and clerk— Redlands, B. F. Powell. Telegrapher — Calexico, H. M. Goodlander. Nights — Glamis, T. F. An- derson. Second telegrapher — Iris, R. E. Bailiff. Second telegrapher and clerk — Ventura, C. L. Robeson. Third telegrapher and clerk — Ontario, A. J. Russell. On bulletin: Agencies — Glamis, Lankershitn, Norwalk, Ontario, Oxnard, Redlands Jet.; third telegrapher and clerk Beaumont, Pomona and Ox- nard; second telegrapher Bassett; telegrapher and clerk Carpinteria; third telegrapher Riverside Jet.; telegrapher and cashier Santa Ana. Nights — Walnut, Redlands Jet. and Los Angeles “HU” office; third Ventura; telegrapher and clerk Ana- heim. Applications should show date of seniority. Book-of-rules examination begins at Santa Bar- bara and will work south. All telegraphers are subject to this examination and must take the first opportunity to visit the car and complete their examination, as the car will lay over only a sufficient time to enable them to do so. • Bro. L. W. Quick, grand secretary and treas- urer, is sending out to each non member whose name and adJress he has a copy of the editorial which appeared in the August Tei.eukai-iier, en- titled “Labor’s Struggles,” and as this is a set ial article and will run through three issues of the journal, copies will be sent of the matter which appears in the September and October issues. This should awaken a few of the nous to their duty. Several new names were added to our list of members the past month, and we have promises from three of our old-time nons. Rate to join in Oclober, $7.50; November, $6.50. Insurance rates — $1,000, $7.20 per year; $500, $3.60 per year; $300, $2.40 per year. E. Mulvuull, Local Chairman. Los Angeles Division, Main Line — By the time this reaches you everybody should have a copy of the new schedule, and next pay- day will show a substantial increase in your pay check — all this being brought about by no small amount of effort by our committee and the loyal support given them both morally and financially by the membership of the division — fifty-three. Every member in good standing has just reason to be proud that he or she knows that his or her support has contributed its share, in however small a measure, to bring about these results. The pathway to better things, shorter hours, better pay, more time for recreation and the good things of life have been blazed for us through organization. Those who are not with us must of necessity be against us, and these have much to answer for. All the imaginary reasons that these can hash up for their delinquency can not convince their better self, and in the end they will have to admit they they were wretched weak- lings, unfit for the task that men have set for themselves. Everybody come through now with the $1.00 assessment. Give the nons a shot about the new schedule. They should help us pay for the raise. Some of the old-timers who have been members for twenty years, on account of not being able to get relief had never enjoyed the pleasure of a meeting until they attended the joint meeting of the Los Angeles, Coast and San Joaquin Divi- sions at Los Angeles, on August 9th, which goes to show that we need more meetings at various points along the line, at different hours of the day or evening, so 'that as many as possible can attend. There is nothing that will create enthu- siasm and good fellowship like a good, lively meeting. Bro. H. L. Earl, who relieved Bro. G. R. Lilly on Indio first, to do agency relief work, was relieved on Beaumont first by J. C. Locke, and he on Imperial Jet. second by A. H. Ernst, a new man. D. H. Yater relieved W. E. Gullett, cashier Imperial. Bro. H. D. Clark, relieved at Covina by \V. D. Spencer, relieved Agent D. B. Schenck there, on vacation. Bro. I. B. Carl is back at El Centro, relieving R. L. Haley. Mr. Matteson returned to Indio, C. P. Fridell to Bassett, relieving W. S. Spencer on second. Bro. G. L. Harker returned to third Fernando, relieving J. K. McClure, who relieved F. E. Warner, Pomona, resigned. Bro. C. L. Robeson, third there, went to Ventura second, relieved by Mr. Warner, relieved by Bro. H. C. Powell at < hatsworth, returning from his vacation. Warner later resigned. Digitized by Google

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1757 The Railroad • G. M. Russell, third Beaumont, and E. E. Strawn, second Redlands Jet., also resigned. Bro. A. F. Thomas relieved Bro. R. S. Gipple, third Saugus. Bro. Rj H. Habgood, second Imperial Jet., is very sick in Los Angeles. Message operator at Colton, second Edom and Redlands Jet. and San Pedro nights taken off. D. M. Powell, San Pedro, relieved Bro. W. F. Mallott, Santa Barbara, then to Beaumont a few days, now on Pomona third pending bulletin. Bro. Robeson takes his assignment at Ventura. Bro. E. A. Chaffee went to Shorb on assignment, relieved by Bro. W. H. Riley at Redlands Jet. agency pending bulletin. Bro. E. L. Gelwicks, manager “NG” Los An- geles, relieved several days by J. C. Locke, who then relieved Bro. A. M. Hammond two nights at “NG.” Bro. I. B. Carl, El Centro, on vacation, relieved by D. R. Haley, from Edom. A. J. Russell went from Ontario to Brawley as operator. Bro. F. W. Adams, relieving Bro. C. M. Cam- bridge, relieved at Iris f>y R. E. Bailiff. Bro. J. R. Ward has returned from a hunting trip in the San Jacinto Mountains to first Beau- mont, relieving J. C. Locke. M. L. Ryder, freight agent Los Angeles, re- duced seven clerks and one phone girl September 1st. Warehousemen, Whittier, El Centro and two at Riverside taken off. Bro. A. L. Gifford is re- lieving on Riverside Jet. first. Bro. R. S. Gipple, Saugus, relieved Bro. F. A. Thomas, who relieved Bro. A. F. Johnston, first Imperial Jet., later relieving R. E. Bailiff, who bid in Iris. Bro. J. H. Sargent, relieved by J. D. Gavin at Carpinteria, relieved Bro. G. W. Taylor there as agent. Bro. C. R. Weitz, Salt Lake Division, who re- lieved Bro. G. E. Foster, second Cabazon, while in “HU” Los Angeles, relieved Bro. H. L. Dye, out here from the Illinois Central, Cairo, 111., on a ninety-day leave, who relieved Bro. G. R. Lilly when he relieved Bro. McCaroll, agent Coachella, on vacation. Bros. B. L. Webb and Paul Walter, who made a trip to Corona on Walter’s motocycle to see the “speed kings” annihilating space, spent the day in the forks of a large pepper tree. Bro. C. H. Owens, Buena Park, who went there in his Frank- lin, was relieved by C. F. Willard, from Burbank. C. A. Plants, dispatcher Los Angeles, on vaca- tion to Ohio, and C. P. English, “NG” Los An- geles, is doing the extra dispatching on the branches. Paul Walter, El Casco, Cal. San Joaquin District — We are all proud of our new schedule, effective September 1st, and more than proud of the efforts of our general committee, that labored so long and hard in our behalf and in behalf of the members of this division. We wish to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation, as we now have the best schedule of any road in the West, if not in the United States. Telegrapher. On account of a tunnel burning out on the Coast line, all trains were detoured via this line, mak- ing business very heavy. Every available telegraph office on the hill was reopened, one man added to the force at Fresno and two at Mojave. The boys at the one-man stations are now reaping the benefit of our new schedule, the pay for a special call now being 75 cents instead of 50 cents, and most all get one or two calls each night. Bro. W. E. Blume, while in San Francisco assisting the general committee in making the dis- tribution of wages for this division, was relieved at Cameron by Bro. M. B. McMullen, from Mo- jave, and he by Telegrapher Gibson, who promises to soon be with us. Bro. L. R. Lilly, Lancaster third, was off for a few days’ vacation. Bro. A. R. Manning, who visited in San Fran- cisco a week, returned to Bealville third, relieved at Tehachapi by Bro. Frank Nejedly, relieved at Cable by Bro. J. T. Juve. Bro. G. A. Sears attended the meeting held in San Francisco September 14th. Owing to Bro. Blume having to go to San Fran- cisco, no meeting was held during September, but we will hold one at Fresno or some point in the Valley in the near future and give the boys on thfe west end a chance to attend. We are glad to note that our membership is increasing every day. Certainly no one will now have the nerve to say that the O. R. T. has never done anything for them. Bro. Blume intends making a trip over the en- tire division on his return from San Francisco, and will endeavor to call on everyone personally. Bro. R. B. Mould, extra third at Caliente, was relieved at Mojave by W. A. Cully, who ha$ been there over a year and “can not afford” to be up to date. Bro. D. T. Towles, third Mojave, is doing some fine work lining up the new men who come there. Very few of them get away from “Dan.” Keep it up, old man. Bro. 'O. D. Day, from “BD” San Francisco, bid in Walong, and is now roughing it in the wilds of Tehachapi pass. It is now Sister Mabel Evans at Edison third. Welcome to the fold, sister. Dispatcher A. G. Jones has returned from a hunting trip in Mendocino County, but we have been unable to find out how many deer he slew. There are very few on this division now who do not carry the little green card, or show a disposi- tion to do so as soon as they are financially able. There arc still a few, however, who will not be persuaded, but we all know the remedy. The ones at Mojave and Rowen and in the Valley are the ones I have in mind. Business is very heavy, telegraphers are scarce, and it is almost impossible to get relief under any circumstances. I have several letters from the boys in the East regarding the working conditions out here. I am always more than glad to hhve them write to me for this information at any time. Bro. E. D. Myers was the only one who sent in any items this month, and I was not able to get much of the news from the Valley for that Digitized by LiOOQle

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1758 The Railroad Telegrapher. • reason. However, the brothers have done very I wish to thank you all for the efficient and well heretofore, and it is duly appreciated. loyal support rendered your committee during the M. B. McMullen, revision of schedule. J. J. Brennan, L. C. Box 2, Mojave, Cal. Salt Lake Division — The most important thing now in the minds of the telegraphers on the Southern Pacific is the satisfactory settlement made by our general com- mittee with the officials, which gave them $107,000 annually in increased wages; reduced the number of hours from nine to eight and from twelve to eleven, and a new set of rules which cover almost every question at issue. • We can’t thank our committee too highly for the efficient and untiring services it rendered in securing for us a schedule second to none. The officials were fair, honorable, just and coi tcous. They have preached courtesy to us in the past and they lived up to it at all times during our many conferences with them. They are de- serving of the very best in us, and I hope every member will show his or her appreciation with increased efficiency at their stations, so the man- agement may have some visible means of judging our appreciation. Let us work for the interest of the company at all times. Be soliciting agents; if you know of a passenger who is going on a trip, or someone who has freight to ship, do your best to induce them to use our fines, and show the public cour- tesy at all times. Be careful, brothers, and never allow your temper to get the best of you, as it only causes dissatisfaction among patrons of the road and may result in loss of business for the road. Take into consideration that everybody is not as familiar with the rules and regulations as we are, although, perhaps, more intelligent in every other line of business except railroad work. I hope no member will give the company cause for complaint in this respect. Do everything neces- sary to keep down complaint at your stations; then the officials will see who it pays to employ. Boys, don’t think because we have secured a new schedule and all the good things that go with it that we can sit idle. Every member should now help me land the few remaining nons. We have only seven left, but that’s just seven too many. Every non on this division has been benefited by the revision of the schedule, and there is absolutely no excuse for them remaining out any longer. I will gladly furnish you their names upon request. Try ’em a whirl, anyway. Recently I asked a non at a nearby station to join. His excuse was it cost too much, and he thought there was “too much graft” somewhere. Well, the O. R. T. certainly has its troubles with grafters, all right— --the men who take everything that so generously comes their way and get something fr nothing, usually known as nons. 1 hey work with the men who fight their battles, and allow them to pay their part of the expense, working their amateur graft to the extent of $1.00 a month — the amount it would take to buy a card. We know who the grafters are all right, and I hope every member will do his best to eliminate them by securing their applications as soon as possible. Salt Lake Division Notes — r Bro. Watson is relieving Bro. W. E. Smith, agent Tecoma, who is East on a visit. Several depots on the line are being painted and other improvements are under way. Watch that train bulletin board each day to see that they are properly marked and posted, for it will save a lot of correspondence from the offi- cials. Chief Dispatchers Brown and McBean are two of the finest. Help them and your dispatcher all you can by prompt service. The boys are wearing a smile now, since the committee secured a new schedule with much im- proved conditions and better rate of pay. Let’s get after what few nons are left on this division. It is now Bro. Philhower at Fenelon, and soon will be Bro. D. S. Clark, first Montello, and Bro. Gonder, extra Carlin, an all right “live wire.” Bro. Hanna, relieved Bro. Moberg, at Imlay, while on a visit to Grand Rapids, Wis. Bro. I. J. Fansler was relieved at Fenelon by Bro. J. E. Leary, of Division 81. Bro. F. J. Bam has resumed at Wells, relieving Bro. Sally, resigned and gone back East. Improvements at Cobre are quite noticeable. Bro. Buren, the congenial agent, has completed his new residence. Bro. Brennan has repainted his residence. The depot was also repainted recently. H. D. Atkins is relieving T. G. Long at Elko for thirty days. Bro. M. H. Compton, second Pomontory Point, was relieved by Bro. W. H. Mitchell, of the Grand, while in Ogden attending court. Bro. G. R. Hankins is acting agent at Promontory Point until Bro. W. R. Rich returns, who bid in that agency. Bros. M. J. and J. J. Cullen have the heartfelt sympathy of the members from the Salt Lake Division on account of their mother’s death. Bro. H. A. Ecklcr relieved Mr. Leslie, third Lucin, resigned and gone with the Bell Telephone Com- pany at Toledo. Bro. T. G. Morris relieved Bro. H. H. Hoover, Jr., second Lucin, gone to Valmy nights. His father, dispatcher at Ogden, is a fine fellow to work with and has the good will of all the train and engine crews. Boys on the west end, wake up and send a small write-up to your local chairman, Bro. Brennan, a hard-working boy, willing at all times to help you out in your troubles. He is the best we have bad in a number of years, and that’s not saying enough for him. Show him your appreciation by dropping him a line. This division is a thousand miles long, and it is a hard matter to keep a line on everyone. Keep him posted whenever there is a vacancy or some position that ought to be bulletined. Hand him your grievances. Do not throw them in the waste basket just because some clerk does not understand the schedule. Get everything you are entitled to and live up to the new schedule. The manage- Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1759 ment has agreed that you shall have these better working conditions and does not want some clerk to violate them by sending back anything that you are entitled to. Get busy and land the nons. You are paying out good money for what you get, and it's up to the nons to get in line and help pay their way. The death of our worthy brother, J. W. Carroll, came as quite a shock to us. He was a member for a number of years and an employe of the Southern Pacific for thirty-two years, just enjoying one month’s pension from the company. He leaves a wife and one married daughter, living in Okla- homa. The funeral services were conducted by the G. A. R., of which he was a member. .Among the many floral designs was a nice wreath, bearing the letters “O. R. T.,” with “30” underneath, donated by the members of Division 53. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the supreme Rule^ of the universe, to call to his reward our brother, J. W. Carroll; in manifesta- tion of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved . That the members of Southern Pacific Division 5* extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and friends in this their hour of sorrow and sadness; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family ’and also to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. E. C. Puryear, A. J. Grauvogel, H. H. Hoover, Jr., Committee. G. H. & S. A., El Paso District — Bro. J. A. Skipper, relief agent, is relieving Bro. R. D. Thompson, agent Alpine, for thirty days. Bro. H. J. Hall, Marfa second, has resigned to go braking. Bro. Davis, third there, has resigned and gone home to Arkansas. Bro. E. Swartout, Marfa first, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Cheek. C. L. Bush has taken his assignment on Mara- thon second, Bro. H. G. Fuller going to Marlin for a sixty-day vacation. Bro. J. C. Stancell, agent Sanderson, has re- turned from his vacation. Bro. W. B. Phelps bid in Alpine third, relieving J. M. Dearman, who was there pending bids. Bros. Cleaver and Davidson, second and third Ft. Hancock, have returned from their vacations. Bro. D. N. Scott, agent Langtry, has returned from his vacation in East Texas. None of the boys sent me any items. Since I am working third, I do not have the chance to find out what is going on that the day men have. I have asked them repeatedly to let me have the news from their stations, but they don’t respond very well. There are a lot of new men on the divi- sion working extra, and I do not know just where they are located or if they are members of the Onfcr or npt. Would appreciate this information. If the old heads will take interest enough to send in the news, we can be represented in The Telegrapher every month with a good write-up. I can’t do it alone, so please let me have the news by the twentieth of each month. “OY ” Cert. 2274, Div. Cor. G. H. & S. A., Houston Division — Bro. J. C. Stuart is now at “SN” and Bro. F. Rothe on Hondo days. Bro. McCown on “DE” third and Bro. Short on third “D,” pending bulletin, vice M. T. Ney, now on third and Bro. Burris on second “QS.” Petty bid in third “JN,” relieving Gentles, ex- tra. Bro. Lester, first “HU,” off a feiy months, was relieved by Bro. Dobbs and he on second by Mr. Fusselman. Bro. F. A. Wanberg, the “bull fighter,” “DR” nights, is now in Salt Lake City. Sugarland and Waelder, second, ten-hour tricks, opened on account of heavy business and bulletined. It is soon to be Bros. Fusselman and Gentles. Glad to have them and wish some of these nons who have been with us so long would follow the example set by the new men. We hope to soon see our friend Jess Walker back as third trick dispatcher. We all miss him. He has been on the sick list for two months. Our brothers out in California have gained a ten per cent raise, and glad to see it. Am indebted to Bro. “BO,” third “DS,” for items this month. Many thanks. Cert. 2303. Louisiana Lines — Assignment: Gibson third, L. E. Walthers; Lafayette third, T. S. Hylton; Algiers second, C. O. Roome; Port Barre agency, C. J. Norman; New Iberia days, J. C. Roberts; Rayne third, W. A. Walthers. Vacancies: Schriever and Des Allemands second; Algiers, Patterson and Des Allemands third; La- fayette and Washington agencies. Bro. H. L. Feske, relieved by Bro. A. J. Me- Intire at Midland, returned to second Bayou Sale, relieving Bro. W. W. Stevens a few days, later relieving Bro. W. E. Brooks on third Bayou Sale, who relieved Bro. W. L. Adams, a new man from Division 94, on Welsh third. Bro. Adams relieved R. C. Austin, a new man, who went to the ticket office at union depot New Orleans. The brothers on the L. W. Division should line up the nons there and save our local chairman the time to make this trip. Don’t wait for him to do it. If you need any information or applica- tion blanks, just drop the chairman a line and he will gladly furnish the same. J. F. Tubbs has returned to Welsh, relieving Bro. F. A. Crigler, who has been appointed to examine the “boys.” Let’s get busy and all be 100 per cent on the Morgan. We are glad to say that out of those already examined five have made 100 per cent and one has failed. W. W. Smith, agent Broussard, off a few works, was relieved by L. M. Ducatc. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1760 The Railroad Telegrapher, Bro. W. E. Brooks is back on third “BO,” re- lieving O. Champagne, a new man, pulled off until something opens up. Mr. Bull, who recently resigned is now on third Vinton. W. Porter, second “VN,” is on vacation, relieved by A. Guidry. Night office at New Iberia closed, J. C. Roberts relieving A. H. Salter, days, now relieving the agent at Adeline. Agent Landry, at Sulphur, on vacation, relieved by Bro. J. O. Hachet, who later relieved Agent LeBlanc at Bocuf, Hachet taking his regular as- signment. P. B. Torian, agent Lafayette, relieved by C. A. Barnes, from Poydras station, New Orleans, relieved by Mr. Torian. E. L. Harvey went to Cheneyville, relieved on third Schriever by P. A. Firmin. Boys, let’s line up these fellows before we go up for our new schedule. Bro. C. J. Norman, second Schriever, bid in Port Barre agency, relieved by C. C. Coleman. Bro. Caldwell, extra Lafayette, relieved Firmin on third Schriever when he went to Boeuf agency. Firmin later relieved C. M. Kilpatrick on Patterson third, now on third Des Allemands. We were sorry to lose Dispatcher Bourne, as he was first class. The new dispatcher signs C. O. P. Bro. Fritz Brupbacher, at Raccland Jet., is on vacation, relieved by his son, O. B. Brupbacher. Bro. Fritz enjoyed the cool breezes at Grand Isle before he went to his farm to watch the cane grow and count the chickens that have hatched since he visited the place last. C. A. Vest re- lieved O. B. Brupbacher at Bowie. Bro. W. A. Walther, from Rayne, spent his ten-day vacation with his folks at Gibson. Bro. H. O. Hachet relieved Bro. Mayo, Chaca- houla agency, resigned to complete his course in dentistry. Bro. Champagne, second Boutte, is looking out for a suitable location to build a house, when tbt: wedding will take place. Bro. J. L. Mclntire, agent Olivier, will shortly be relieved by his young brother, when he will take a month’s vacation, visiting his home at Gib- son and then taking in Boston and other north- ern cities. We wish him a delightful trip. We understand Bro. Hachet will be married in November. Local Chairman Wells has just returned from a successful tour ajong the line picking up the nons, nearly all of whom lined up with a card. Work like this is what counts, and we all congratulate him on his good work. Let us all now work with him, secure the new ones that turn up and keep this division solid. The busy season is at hand, which means more operators. If one walks into your office without a card, see that he secures one before the dull season sets in, when it will be hard to land him. Act as organizer and get in the nons. Many thanks to the boys who contributed to this write-up. Everyone send me some notes on or before the twentieth. They will be greatly appre- ciated and help me to have a good article every month. “FS,” Cert. 2179. Northern Pacific Ry. Relay Division — The successful settlement recently obtained by the committee of Division 54 was largely due to the ingenuity employed by General Chairman Sam Johnson. The excellent manner in which negotia- tions were conducted with the management meets with the keenest appreciation and approval by the boys of the Relay Division, especially, for whom extraordinary concessions were secured. In the “Hoo’s Hoo” column of this organiza- tion Bro. Johnson should certainly be given promi- nent mention for his meritorious labors for this division. Secretary of the committee, Bro. Nason, should also be in the limelight as his able support was unquestionably indispensable. A stay at the Foley Hotel for three sweltering hot months is a trying ordeal for anyone, but the monotony of its uninteresting and not altogether pleasant atmosphere was to a great extent counter- acted by the continuous, if not strenuous, activity of the committee, despite the fact that they were entertained every evening by “Foley’s Brass Band.” The prompt and enthusiastic support tendered by the Relay Division when taking the strike bal- lot was praiseworthy. The entire vote from “NP“ office was cast ifi less than sixteen hours. The brothers of this division are realizing what a powerful thing organization is, as they are, and have been for sometime, substantial receivers of its truth, so are they becoming organs of its activity. It is paradoxical to me that some telegraphers will everlastingly sidestep their duty towards the Order even to the extent of paying their dues promptly, their excuses of this debt, and this social society which they seem to think should be given primary consideration is without good reason or plausibility. It is time they should take off their hats Jo an organization that has delivered them from abject slavery and rank injustice. It will only be a question of weeks before this division will be solid, the remaining few non-mem- bers can not help but recognize what has been accomplished for them, and are coming to the front without hesitancy. From a membership standpoint the outlook is optimistic. “NP” office is solid, and it will only be a question of a few weeks before the entire division will follow suit, this of course includes the wire chiefs, for whom the committee fared excep- tionally well. Division 54 now has one of the best schedules in the country and is securing Sunday overtime for the relay and several terminal offices, and has paved the vay for all other divisions. I believe it will only be *a matter of a few years before Sunday overtime will be paid over the entire country. I wish to thank the brothers in the several relay offices for their efforts and assistance in rounding up the nons. Fraternally, A. R. Lxs, Cert. 718, L. C, Relay Div. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1761 St. Paul Division — Work trains were pulled off again for the third time this year on account of the freight business getting so heavy that the former could not accom- plish much and the work of finishing up the double track between Rices and Little Falls may be delayed until next spring. We are all well pleased with our new schedule in effect September 1st, except a few knockers, who had better pay their dues and get up to date. Then they might expect the O. R. T. to do a little more when it comes to revising the schedule. We wonder what kind of a schedule wc would have if, like some of them, we all waited to see what the committee was going to get for us and when it did get something would not pay up even then. R. R. Ruffcorn bid in third Gregory, relieving Bro. Gulliford, who has gone in the train service on this division. A. R. Schultz, agent Burtrum, bid in Starbucjc agency, relieving Bro. Brisbane, who bid in third Lincoln. Bro. “Bris.” says too much work at Starbuck for a married man. Schultz was relieved at Burtrum by Bro. C. A. Harneg, from the C. & N. W. A. A. Benson bid in first “MS," that position being bulletined on account of Short Line Dis- patcher Johnson working more than long enough to lose his rights as a telegrapher. Benson was relieved on third “MS” by S. M. Futcher, extra. Bro. C. E. Love bid in Rices agency, vice J. H. Walters, resigned to go into hotel business there. Cert. 180. Dakota Division — The Order of Railroad Telegraphers, with a steadily increasing membership and assets of over a million dollars, should make1 every brother proud to carry an up-to-date card therein. Individual work and co-operation by the members at large has aided materially in this rapid progress and a con- tinued effort on your part will result in greater advances- for the Grand Old Order and eventually better your working conditions in the future as it has in the past. If you have worked hard be- fore to get the nons, work just a little bit harder now. Some ten years ago telegraphers on this and other systems were working for the small salary of $50.00 and $55.00, putting in twelve hours at that, where today, through the efforts of the O. R. T., we have one of the best schedules in the United States. Why shouldn’t every intelligent and fair-minded man come in and help boost the telegraphers’ cause? General satisfaction has been expressed on this division relative to settlement made by the O. R. T. committee, giving nearly every position a $2.50 increase, and in some cases more. Nons received this $30.00 annually as well as O. R. T. members (cheerfully too) and they ought to as cheerfully send in their applications, if all the brothers would make it a point to talk with them and urge their doing so. We welcome Bro. G. C. Hofling, second, and Bro. A. E. Brock, third Burleigh; Bro. O. J. Rosen- dahl, agent Sykeston, and Bro. J. P. Kincaid, agent Maddock, to our midst. Bro. Neal, at Carrington, assures us that J. D. Rohrer will soon be with us, after many previous promises. The outlook was never brighter for a solid front by New Year if the many promises we have received from the different nons are lived up to. Bro. J. W. Tangey has returned to Edmunds agency after a pleasant visit at his home in Wis- consin. Bro. Theo. Emery, who relieved him, went to Timmer agency. Bro. J. O. Wright took Solen agency, relieved at Glover by R. M. Monteil. Bro. C. E. Rot- ramel, agent New Leipzig, made a ten days’ busi- ness trip to St. Paul and Chicago relieved by Bro. W. E. Allen, who later went to Genin to open up a new station for the grain* season. Bro. L. E. Baker, formerly agent at Mott, now extra dispatcher at Duluth, which we are glad to hear. Bro. F. A. filler, formerly first Dawson, is now permanently located at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, but not railroading. Bro. R. E. Banger, third Bismarck, while on a short vacation to Chicago, was relieved by G. V. Skinner, who later bid in third Medina, reliev- ing F. Thimmesch. Bro. Paul Ebert, second Bis- marck, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Fields, who promises to be with us soon. Bro. G. Streukins, second Windsor, was among the many who went to Miles City to register at the land opening. The work trains on the main line have been taken off and the steam shovel removed from the gravel pit at Lagoda. F. E. Redner, agent there, went to St. Paul. Come to think of it. have you heard any of the nons refusing the increase? It is to wonder. Bro. P. S. Gutensohn, agent Regan, was a bach- elor while his wife and son visited at Mott. Bro. Jack Purdy returned to this division with his happy smile, going to Pingrce as operator, later relieved there by Bro. H. G. Toyen to take his place as operator-clerk at Mott. Bro. B. H. O’Hara was relieved by E. C. Knoop, from the G. N., while visiting his mother and sister at Pepin, Wis., and incidentally bought another farm. Bro. Martin Beal relieved your humble servant at Sterling agency while he presided at the meet- ing of the local board of adjustment at Jamestown, with Bros. Poindexter and Wain Mattson, his assistants, General Chairman Sam Johnson and Bro. B. E. Nason, of the Idaho Division, were also at the meeting. Bro. B. H. Allen, who re- lieved Bro. Beal two nights, relieved by Bro. C. F. Slattery, also relieved Bro. D. C. Poindexter, third “J,” on the sick list. Are you passing this Telegrapher on to the non near you as soon as read? Do that, please. Several of the more enthusiastic brothers have interviewed nons and wrote me the result of their findings with the request to forward blanks in Digitized by LiOOQle

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1762 The Railroad Telegrapher. most instances. This helps wonderfully and is the spirit we like to see. If more of the boys would take that trouble in their spare time we could soon boast of having an O. R. T. division in the front ranks. Come on with a little more ginger, fellows. I am indebted to so many of the brothers this month for a note or two that I will refrain from personal mention and will hope for as much sup- port froth now on. Bro. H. S. Schmoldt and wife, of Wing, motored to Sterling in their Ford roadster, when the latter departed East. As we have received an increase in salary, let us render so much the better service to the company and continue to live up to our reputation as most courteous and efficient employes. It means an increase in patronage for the Northern Pacific and therein lies our reward. The rates to join in October, November and December are $7.50. $6.50 and $5.50 respectively. I have plenty of blanks and the willingness to mail them. Don’t all speak at once. We have much to be thankful for this Thanks- giving, but a good way for the non9 to express theirs is to invest in a card. With your kind assistance and combined support, I pleasantly con- template the welcoming of at least ten nons to our fold before December has faded into oblivion. Yours fraternally, H. II. Ellsworth. Fur go Division — The new schedule which went into effect Sep- tember 1st, everything considered, was a good one. Although some were not benefited quite as much as others, still our committee deserves great credit. The Minnesota rate decision and the gen- eral dry spell at the time the committee went in all tended to make it harder, so we should appreciate what was secured. And remember that the battle has not yet been won, j'ust one skirmish. Now i9 the time to prepare for the next struggle. A solid line-up will give the committee backing needed, so everybody go right to work on the nons and don’t let up until every man and woman is up-to-date. We are in the game to win, and win we will. Bro. Dauphinais, back on first “MX,” is baching out at the tower with Mr. Pladsen. Hope he makes a change in the latter’s views of the Order, as Carl is too good a man to be a non. There are four men at Buffalo again, with Beg- ley on first and Hall, formerly relief at Dilworth, on second. The two nons there are as good men as can be found, and a little effort will land them. Keep after them, boys. Bro. Hanson, agent Oriska, has returned from an extended trip, relieved by Bro. Henderson, from the C. X., who after relieving Taylor, first Alta, several days, went on. a visit to Bismarck. Mr. Sutton, third Oriska, returning from a trip home relieved Johnnie Loendorf, third Brackett, while he took in his sister's wedding. Suttou later resigned and took up firing. Kvcin took third Oriska, relieved on second there by Mr. Burton, who was later relieved by Mr. Lee, extra, and relieved Ticket Agent Kramer, while off getting married. It is now Bros. Clure, agent, and Spoklie, first Sanborn. Welcome, boys, may more follow your good example. Bro. Fuller, agent Spiritwood, is back, so the old force there is intact again. The relay force at “FO” has had considerable wire trouble lately, but the boys there have the ability to handle anything that comes their way. Bros. Taylor and Meldahl, first and third Alta, are thinking of going after the Lipton Cup, but we sincerely hope they can secure a more sea- worthy craft than “Y-aught-to-be” used at Brack- ett the morning of the seventh. Several of the boys have got the “back-to-the- land” movement in their systems as a result of the Fort Peck opening, and we hope everyone who manages to break away draws No. 1, or mighty fdose to it. No relief men are in aight and some may be disappointed in getting away. Sister Gable is on sick leave visiting Bro. and Mrs. Taylor, first and second Alta. Extra Dispatcher Arnold, on first Dilworth; Bro. Brink on second, and Bro. Lokke on third, who, while visiting Alta and off at home a few days, was relieved by Bro. Wilk. Mr. Bruskrud has the new trick at Oriska, re- cently opened. Chief Dispatcher Brierly is back from his recent sick spell; Werner on first, Wold on second. Miller on third, Davis first branches, and Tom Crepar in the split position. Mr. Omera, who relieved Mr. Swanson on sec- ond Sanborn when he went to Moorhead, was re- lieved on third by Charlie Sullivan. Mr. Cleveland is back on first Sanborn again. We hope to have a relief agent shortly, which is welcome news to the station boys. Have not heard a word from any of the branches. Boys, drop us a few lines, so your territory can be represented in the write-up. It’s pretty hard to keep posted on all changes, as we have no wire connection with any of the branches. One of us will try, if possible, to go over the branches every month so that the whole division can be repre- sented. We are in tne game to do all we can, and we arc going to do it. Enthusiasm is at a higher point now than ever before, so every one get busy and line up every non you possibly can, and we will soon be in a position to get what we want. Give every non a chance and then remember our motto: “No card, no favors.” Yours fraternally, Mutt and Jeff, Certs. 1901 and 1225. Idaho Division — Members Idaho Division, Greetings: I have just returned after an absence of about four months, thirty days of which was spent in attending the convention in Baltimore and the trip incidental thereto, and the remainder in general committee session in St. Paul. The revised schedule which your committee was able to secure has been dis- Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1763 tributed and each one of you has had the oppor- tunity to familiarize yourselves with its contents and pass judgment thereon. I am not harboring a delusion that this schedule will be perfectly satisfactory to everyone — for no schedule was ever issued that was — but I do believe that with but few exceptions the new agreement will meet with general approval. Some criticism will undoubtedly be heard, but it will come in the main from those who were disloyal to their committee and voted to “continue under present conditions” and who, although by their ballots expressing satisfaction with their former salaries and working conditions, dre now shouting the loudest that their salaries were not sufficiently increased by the new wage scale. That there were few of this class is a general testimony to the loyalty of the membership of Division 54, and the telegrapher who failed to support the committee by casting a negative vote, or not voting at all, and then kicked because he did not get a raise of five or ten dollars a month, will receive scant sympathy from anyone. I wish to call attention briefly to some articles of the new agreement which are not incorporated in the printed schedule but which are none the less binding: First. Fuel and light privilege restored — Teleg- raphers occupying company buildings will receive fuel and oil free of charge under the terms of this agreement, the same as prior to January, 1912. Second. Trading of tricks — The company agrees to withhold its consent to the trading of tricks. Except temporarily in cases of emergency teleg- raphers will be required to work the tricks to which they are assigned. Third. It was agreed that telegraphers who bid in position on bulletin will not be allowed to cancel their bid after the bulletin is closed. Also that a telegrapher who vacates a position to claim another will not be permitted to bid in the position vacated on the next bulletin. I wish also to call attention to the rule providing for the payment of $2.50 per month for teleg- raphers who have regular duties of throwing switches. This $2.50 per month is in addition to the salary of the position as shown in wage scale — for example, if a position is listed at $77.50 per month and the incumbent is required to throw switches, the total salary of the position will be $80.00 per month. Some telegraphers on this division are taking sixty or ninety days’ leave of absence and accept- ing service with some other railway, or with the Western Union or other commercial telegraph com- panies while on such vacation. Former rulings on cases of this kind have been that the teleg- rapher who accepts other telegraph service while on leave of absence forfeits all seniority rights with the Northern Pacific and must return to the service as a new employe, if at all. This docs not apply to the youngest telegraphers who are temporarily forced out of the service by a reduc- tion of force. Idaho Division telegraphers, on vacation, should be very careful to safeguard their interests in this respect. I have just received the delinquent list for the current term from Bro. Holmes, general secretary and treasurer, and I regret to state that it bears the largest number of names of any list furnished me since I became your local chairman. In view of the fact that we have so recently negotiated a successful schedule revision whereby a general increase in wages was secured I am at a loss to understand why so many on this division have failed to pay dues. I am taking the matter up personally with each delinquent in an effort to induce them to get up to date, and the names of those who fail to do so will be published. In conclusion, I wish to state that it affords me no small degree of satisfaction to have again rep- resented you in a successful schedule conference, and I trust and hope that my small part in the work will meet with your approval. To Bros. Elver, Wilcoxon, Davidson and Smith, and the other members who assisted them in doing such good and efficient work on this division during my absence I wish to tender my heartfelt thanks. A division is what its members make it, and the work of these good brothers is reflected in the excellent showing from a membership standpoint that has been made on this division in the past. Now that I am back with you, I shall put forth every effort to line up the remaining non-mem- bers, reinstate the delinquents and bring our mem- bership up to the highest possible standard. There is no reasonable excuse for anyone re- maining out of the organization, as all salaries on this division — in fact, on the entire system — with a few exceptions, were raised sufficiently under the last schedule to more than doubly pay the cost of becoming a member. The non-member has no excuse left for remain- ing out of the Order, as we have furnished the wherewith to pay his admission and make him a present besides, so let us all get busy and see how many new members we can secure between this time and the first of the year. B. E. Nasoh, L. C. Idaho Division Notes — Bro. I. E. Allgaier, assigned to Eddy agency on bulletin, relieving Bro. Gore, who bid in Division street, Spokane. Sister Seymour is relieving Sis- ter Allgaier on second Eddy for a short time, and Sister Gephart relieved Bro. Allgaier on third Eddy. Bros. Frank and E. W. Hartman have resumed at Thompson Falls after thirty days’ vacation on the Atlantic coast and in the South, and Bro. G. C. Williams has returned to second Thompson Falls. Sister Stevens, first Kildce, relieved by Bro. Garrett for thirty days; Sister Murphy, second, in St. Patrick’s hospital, Missoula, to undergo an operation for appendicitis. The writer voices the hope of the entire division for her speedy recovery. She was relieved by Bro. C. A. Johnson, who was injured by a chunk of coal falling from an engine, and is now at his home in Mt. Vernon, Wash. We hope he will soon be completely recovered. Bro. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1764 The Railroad Telegrapher. Garrett, off a 'few days while in Kildee, was relieved by Non Mike Schroedep, who has been in the service since December 24, 1912, and is still without a card. Bro. N. P. Matheney assigned to third Noxon on bulletin. Bro. Thornton bid in Trout Creek agency, but was bumped by Bro. Walker before taking the position. W. Vawter relieved at Noxon for a few days, and is now at Kildee on second trick temporarily. Bro. O. C. Matheny, agent Noxon, on thirty days’ leave, was relieved by Mr. Colgrove, now relieving Bro. Cahill on first Tuscor. Bro. Phillips, second Noxon, visiting on Atlantic coast on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Carey. Bro. Underhill, assigned to second Heron, is on vacation, relieved by Non Scliroeder. Mr. Bump, who bid in third Cabinet, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Gordon. Bro. L. P. Marshall, third Hope, has resigned. We regret losing this good brother, and wish him success in his new venture. Bro. Colony is re- lieving on this trick, which has been bid in by Bro. Andrews, now on vacation at his old home in Tennessee. Bro. Thayer, second Hope, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Anderson. Bro. Spurrier, first Kootenai, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Holmes. Bro. Myers, second Sand Point, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Jackewitz. Sister Percy, of Algoma, who has been danger- ously ill, is convalescing at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. D. Thornton,' at Granite. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Algoma office has been permanently closed, Bro. Williams returning to second Thompson Tails, vice Bro. Gephart, to second Cocolalla. Bro. E. S. Smith, second Athol, is contemplating a thirty days’ vacation with relatives and friends in St. Paul as soon as relieved. Bro. Nason re- sumed work as agent at Athol on September 16th. Bro. and Mrs. Mays, third Ramsey, have re- turned from a pleasant visit on the west coast. He was relieved by Bro. Woodward. Bro. Irvin, who bid in third Sand Point, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. B. H. Gregg. Hangman office closed, and Bro. McDonald bumped Bio. Schneider on second Marshall, who bumped Bro. McCusker from second Rathdrum, who bumped Mr. Clarke from Couer d’Alene, who bumped Bro. Partridge from Govan agency, who bumped Bro. Ulven at Coulee City. Bro. McGann, first Velox, off recently on ac- count of sickness, was relieved by Bro. B. F. Mays. Bros. Thompson and Sims spent their vacations at Seaside, Ore., relieved by Mr. Gordon and Bro. Colony. Bio. Iloag lias resigned. The new terminal office at Yanlley is about completed. Also the new tower at Marshall. Bro. Kay bid in third Velox. file interlock!: g plant, now in use there, is said to be very hard to handle. The company has arranged to install a ditTcrcnt type, which, it is hoped, can be handled by “one man" power. Mr. Patterson, formerly agent at Plaza, bid in a trick at Hangman, recently closed. He has exer- cised his right to bump Bro. Lee from Yardlcy and accepts benefits under our schedule. It is hoped that members in his vicinity will apply the “No card, no favors” rule until he recognizes his duty to his fellow-workers. In a great many instances conductors taking orders over the telephones do not repeat them according to the rules. This matter should be closely watched by telegraphers for future refer- ence. There can be no good reason for the com- pany laying down rules for a telegrapher to work by and permitting a conductor to violate such rules when he “butts in” to do the telegrapher’s work. Non Dierkes bid in Reardap agency, although he has repeatedly stated that he would never avail himself of any of the advantages of the schedule. This proves that be is like all the otfier nons and believes in profiting all he can from the labor of others, without expenditure of any of his own effort or finances. In other words he believes in "representation without taxation.” Sister E. P. Wilcoxon, local chairman for the Ladies’ Auxiliary on this division, with her little daughters, Frances and Margaret, is spending a pleasant vacation with home folks at Searcy, Ark. Bro. Wilcoxon expects to join them about October 15th for a thirty days’ visit. "Ye scribe” is indebted to Bros. Davidson and Sims for news items this month. There has been so many changes on the division of late, and so few have assisted us with notes, that we have undoubtedly missed a great many changes that have been made, and possibly have made some errors in those mentioned. We have tried to do the best possible under the circumstances and trust that all errors of omission or commission will be overlooked. ^>lv- Coa. Pasco Division — Mr. Willis transferred to Pomona third, relieved at Fishtrap by Bro. T. C. Hampson, who received “VA” on bid. Bro. McCormach, third Ritzville, made a good catch at Fishtrap recently. Mack has to do some- thing to pass time away while his wife and baby are East. He expects to take a three weeks’ vacation shortly and bring them back. Sister Henton, first Fishtrap, was a Sprague visitor Sunday. No matter how few notes you have send them in— they all help. Cert. 1580 writes regarding the complaints of a few boys along the line of the write-ups of this division being short. If all the brothers at the different stations and block offices would assist the division correspondent by sending in a few notes of what is going on at their respec- tive stations and changes that are being made and other items relating to our line of work we could have a nice write up in every issue. We can not expect one man to give us a full and accurate ac- count of the different happenings all over the division without our help. So let’s all contribute Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1765 what wc can, mailing same to Bro. LaMarche on or before the 20th of each month, and thus keep us informed as to what is going on on the division. Bro. D. G. Daley placed a bid on Kiona second before leaving for his trip to California and found upon his return that he had drawn it. Mrs. C. S. Chadwick, who relieved Bro. Daley on third Cun- ningham, bid it in. Understand it will soon be “Sister” Chadwick. Bro. Chadwick made several trips from Cunningham to Connell in his auto recently. Bro. E. B. Smith, from Wheeler, bid in third Thrall. , Sister O. L. Johnson is now on second Vista. Bro. G. C. Boswell, a new man from the C. P. Ry., who worked in “PA” a few nights, went to Kiona second, from there to third Connell on ac- count of shortage of men for two weeks and then wired in his resignation. He is a good mill man and all-around operator. Bro. V. G. Wilson, third Mabton, was a Pasco caller recently. Bro. T. C. Hampson, third Fishtrap, was at Spokane Sunday. Bro. E. E. Leach, third Keystone, off ninety days; relieved by a non. Bro. Taylor, agent Paha, and Bro. Henton, second Fishtrap, have gone into the breeding of hens. Dispatcher Cole and Herring are equally interested, and the poultry gossip almost makes the wires cackle. Bro. A. C. Acord, third Connell, bid in Wheeler agency. Bro. “Papa” Snyder, agent Helix, is busy with the rush of wheat, furnishing fifty to sixty boxes per day. Bro. Wimmer, of Providence, made a trip to Spokane with his family a short time ago. Bro. H. C. Questard, of “SC,” made a trip to Lind the first of the month. E. J. Morton, chief dispatcher and division oper- ator, was called to St. Paul to discuss the work- ing conditions of the new schedule at each station and help distribute the amount granted. He was relieved by Night Chief John Pelham, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Hoover. AH offices west of North Yakima received a $5.00 raise, and “PA” relay office overtime for Sunday work, making each job a^ least $102.50 a month. Sister Marguerite Maxwell, third Badger, has gone with the Western Union in California. Mar- guerite has carried a card since the day she entered the service and has never been delinquent. Sister Johnson, second Roza, was at Vista Sun- day visiting with her daughter, Sister Leona. Bro. C. H. Hall, second Toppenish, bid in third there, vice Bro. C. A. Sharp. Bro. Charley A. Connelly, fifth “PA,” is now on the O. W. R. & N. at Troy, Wash. Bro. C. M. Connelley, second manager “PA,” is back from his California trip. Bro. E. E. LaMarche and Bro. Mockross were at Toppenish Sunday for round-up and Indian fair, also Bros. D. J. Beattie, D. C. Brown and H. B. Wilson, agents on Sunnyside branch, and Bro. Freeman, third North Yakima yard. Bro. B. E. Edwards, second Pasco yard, trans*- ferred to first, vice Bro. Garwood, to third. Bro. I. E. Hunt and wife, of Parker, were re- cent North Yakima callers. The nons can not use the excuse now that the O. R. T. has never done anything for them. Mr. Elliott didn’t give us a raise as a parting courtesy. Ckkt. 606. Montana Division — Bro. Brown, first Whitehall, is relieving Agent Scott for two months. Bros. Jacoby and Loftus, of “V” Butte, have returned from a month’s visit East, and Bro. Lemm, first M. U. Tfr., has also returned after spending a month in that section, having intended to stay three months, but it was too hot for him. No place like Montana in summer — few in winter. Bro. Wright, of Cardwell, has also returned from a visit to the old folks East. Bro. Lefgren, Silesia agency, bid in second Whitehall. Waterloo agency will open soon, as wires have been cut in the new depot for some time. A good job for some good brother. Bro. Leach, of Willow Creek, is still down in old Kentucky. Bring that southern damsel out to Montana, “EV.” Br^>. Young, of East Helena, accompanied the body of his father, who died in Butte, to his home in the East. Sorry I did not know of the death at the time as members would have gladly .given flowers. Bro. Young has the sympathy of all. Bro. Calhammer, recently returned from “NP” and “BO,” after trying the west end roast on third Logan, went to “VS.” Gabe and Powley are in “RF” extra. Bro. White, from the Rock Island, and Bro. Gentry, from the Missouri Pacific, also did a few nights each on the roaster. Mr. Stuart, of second Logan, is away ninety days, relieved by Bro. Strachan, of third there. Bro. Haines, first Logan, registered for the land drawing at Great Falls. We all wish him good luck. Bro. Roe has gone to Reed Point, relieved on East Helena third by Mr. Brown, relieved on Winston third by Mr. Atwell. Bro. Cook is relieving Mr. Anderson, agent Townsend, for two months, with Bro. Broderick, from the Southern on first, and Bro. Brennan, from the S. P., on second. Sister Perkins, now on third Toston, recently spent a day with Sister Hurt at Hoppers. They used the kodak quite fluently, but we have not yet received any specimens of their work. Bro. Smith, of Trident, is taking in the Helena Pair, relieved by Mr. Linn. Bro. Blackard, second Trident, will also attend if relief shows up. Bro. Orman is saving all the money at that place. Bro. Ogle is back on second Manhattan. Bro. Herrick worked the phone job on third Bozeman one night and then decided to lay off. Digitized by OiOOQle

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1766 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Smith, third Muir, has resigned and gone East. We are certainly sorry to hear this, as he was one of the finest boys we have met in many moons. Here’s hoping he may do better by the change. Bro. Orman, of the chief’s office, is breaking in as dispatcher. We hate to lose him, but you can’t keep a good man down, not even “Ty” Cobb. Recent assignments: Agent Silesia, Bro. W. S. Morrow; agent Roberts, Bro. Cook; first Town- send, Mr. Rightmire; second Townsend, Bro. Mc- Dowell; third Winston, Mr. Agnew; 2:00 p. m. trick “VS,” F. R. Harkins; second Columbus, Sister Taylor; agent Edgar, on bulletin No. 24, should read Mr. Burns instead of Schumm; second Mission, Bro. Arnold. Now on bulletin: Third Belgrade, Reed Point and Townsend; second Toston and Hoppers, and first Mission. Some chances for new-comers. We can now add “Bro.” to G. E. Pidgeon, R. V. Wright, H. A. Atwell, C. H. Young, and “Sister” to Miss V. M. Cassidy. Others promise soon, including Mrs. Pidgeon, Mr. Shumway and Mr. Atwood. We had the pleasure of meeting Bro. Wahlgren, of Welch, recently, but didn’t learn where he had been. Shorty Arnold, Div. Cor. Wheeling £. Lake Erie R. R. - Cleveland and Toledo Divisions — Bro. W. B. Parker, “CX” Cleveland, off several days owing to sickness, was relieved by Bro. E. H.' McCleary. Bro. J. C. Swope, relief agent, re- lieved Bro. L. Harpster, “BX” Brewster, a few days, also on account of sickness. Bro. J. O. Peoples, general chairman, was re- lieved several days by F. C. Hull, Stark first, and Bro. B. E. Miller, local chairman, on a ten days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. A. J. Mack, Stark second, who also relieved Bro. C. G. Fair, Har- mon second, on a two weeks’ hunting trip. Bro. Mack was relieved by D. K. Robinson, a new man from the train service. Later Bro. Mack relieved Bro. C. E. Baltzer on Harmon first, several days, relieved on Harmon second by Bro. L. Harpster, from “BX” Brewster, and he by O. E. Scheiffer, a new man from the West. J. A. White, off sick for some time, is now on Canton “Q” second extra. E. E. Mizer, Canton “Q” third, bid in Stark third, and E. A. Butler, “BX” Brewster days, bid in second Pittsburgh Jet., relieved on bid on “BX” Brewster days by Bro. L. Harpster, Stark third. R. Buchanan, “BM” Pittsburgh, relieving Can- ton “D” office, bid in Orville Jet. third. Bro. N. C. Osborne has returned from his fifteen days’ vacation. Bro. J. H. Warren, agent Navarre, on ten days* vacation, was relieved by Bro. Andy. The men recently let out for letting two trains get away, then taking a “31” order for them and later on did not show up for work, we arc all proud to know was not a member of the O. K. T. We don’t render that kind of service. We arc glad, however, that no disaster resulted from his mistake. Our committee has taken up the matter of a new schedule with the management, and I have not yet learned the final result. However, let patience exist. With a firm stand things will be adjusted satisfactorily. Remember the old saying that “Small things make big things, and that they come to the men who wait.” The “misters” mentioned, with few exceptions, are new men. Brothers at points where these men are working, lend a hand in lining them up. Our local chairman will gladly furnish the blanks. Cert. 215. Houston & Texas Central R. R. Second Division — The Dallas Line from Gid dings to Hearne was completed and opened for traffic September 10th and assigned to this division. Dime Box, on bulletin, no one applying was as- signed to Bro. C. Churchill, formerly of “HQ” office, First Division. Caldwell was assigned to M. Burns, agent Lam- pasas, relieved by Bro. A. E. Rummel temporarily. Wires will be into Caldwell shortly, when it will be made a three-trick office and probably be filled by new men, as telegraphers are very scarce on this division. Our first trick dispatcher, Jack McKeown, has been promoted to the chief, with Mr. Mulcahy on first; Haney, second, and Stevenson, third. Bro. Fischbeck is the copy man. Business is brisk and everything points to a very successful year, crops being much better than usual. We hear some talk of the H. & T. C. extending from Llano west, Vice-President and General Manager W. B. Scott having spent some days in Llano recently giving rise to the probabilities. W. W. Holman, Local Chairman. Southern Ry. St. Louis Division — The joint meeting at Evansville on Sunday, September 14th, was a success in every particular. Many from the C. & E. I., I. C. and Big Four were in attendance. Those from Division 59 wrere: Bros. H. G. Alexander, L. E. Crandall, V. E. Claycomb, J. H. Holstein, 0. F. Songer, H. G. Melton, H. Merrick and L. E. Bell. We all listened to a very interesting talk from Bro. Perham and Bro. H. G. Alexander upon thor- ough organization and also on the prospective Evansville O. R. T. Club launched on this date. Announcement of officers, with meeting dates, etc., will appear elsewhere. There have been a great many changes on this line in the pa9t few months, and as the brothers do not send them in, it is a hard matter to get any of them in the journal. Bro. J. C. Ellis, of Louisville dispatcher’s office, is on vacation, relieved by J. W. Rawes, of the K. & I. Terminal. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1767 Bros. W. E. Young, of Rockport; W. C. Sur- vant, Lincoln City, and C. U. Bishop, Tell City, have taken their fifteen days’ vacation, all being relieved in turn by Bro. P. R. Bishop, extra. Bro. G. Rhodes has returned to Boonville from his fifteen days’ vacation. Bro. R. R. Pitman took in the Louisville ex- cursion on Sunday, September 7th. He says he don’t carry grips for nothing. Bro. A. B. Harris’ position being abolished, he displaced Bro. H. G. Melton at Marengo, whose age was not correctly listed by someone. Little Willie Lafollette, of Corydon Jet., did the “brass pounding stunt” at Birdseye in the absence of Mr. Dodd. They both need a card. “Little Willie’’ later relieved Bro. A. A. Tyler, first Mill- town, on vacation. Bros. A. W. Stroud, A. McFarland and B. B. Melton, of Taswell, have all taken their fifteen- day vacations. Bro. Melton took in the Corydon fair while off. Bros. Stroud and McFarland were relieved by Bro. Mathers, of English, and Mr. Do id, of Birdseye, relieved Bro. Melton. Bro. O. D. Longest, of English, was also on vacation, relief unknown. Cert. 138. St. Louis Division Notes — J. C. McDermott, 20 years old, night telegra- pher at Cooper station, stuck to his post there one night recently under very trying circumstances. When the Maule coal mine, about twenty-five feet from his office, took fire, he phoned the Belleville, 111., fire department, three miles distant, and then wired for a switch engine to remove three cars of coal already badly scorched. He also warned approaching trains to keep at a safe distance until the fire had been gotten under control. WThen the Belleville fire company arrived, the flames bad already reached the station, scorching the window where young McDermott was sitting, still wiring for help. The firemen were obliged to play a heavy stream of water on the building in order to save it, and the lad was drenched to the skin. As he was uninjured, he remained at his key in that condition until his relief arrived, at 5 o’clock next morning. The crowd that gathered to see the doomed mine congratulated McDermott on his bravery and presence of mind. Cert. 2866. Knoxville Division, West End — There are eleven extra men on this end, every- one of whom carry up-to-date cards. These men do not make more than half time, and some of them are married and have families, while many of the regular men, working every day and receiv- ing the full benefits of the schedule secured by the Order arc behind with their dues, some of them since December, 1912. Since the committee secured the new schedule, these men have been appealed to every week to pay up. Some of them received in the last agreement for the twelve months increases of from $72 to $119, and the dues are only $12 a year. The younger telegraphers on this division as a rule pay up their dues promptly, and they de- serve much credit for the present conditions. They have given us their financial and moral support when some of the older and more experienced have refused to do go; but with the return of those who dropped out since the last agreement, the division will be in good shape. Those who refuse to help do their part are hurting themselves individually and will see it when too late. The committee will soon go to Washington again, and if properly supported will bring back the best schedule ever secured, and it is the duty of everyone to pay their dues before that time, so that this can be made a reality. It may not be so easy for a man to take the money next time unless he can show that he has helped pay the expenses necessary to get it. Members who work at the offices where there are delinquents should try to get them to pay their dues and help the local chairman to get in the nons and make the division solid. This is a business proposition which brings large returns for the money invested, and when a man will not help pay his pro rata of the expenses for the increase he receives every month through the efforts of the O. R. T. and paid for by the mem- bers he should not receive any further benefits whatever, and the time is coming when such men will be left out of the schedule. In some instances these nons take the money instead of the fifteen days’ vacation and draw nearly $100, and then •say the O. R. T. never did anything for them. They look for the bulletins just as regularly as they do for their meals and with just as much pleasure. This bulletin clause alone, without any raise or vacation, is worth more than what it costs to join, and these nons are getting the bene- fit of it and lots more without any cost to them whatever. , The trainmen, who usually receive three times as much as the telegraphers and station agents, pay their dues promptly and vote solidly when necessary to stand by their committee. When the telegraphers learn to do likewise, they will be in a fair way to get what they are worth. If the non (after having a chance and working regularly, like many of them are here, getting all the benefits of our agreement), will not join, then rigidly en- force our motto: “No card, no favors,” not for one time only and then let up because he is a “jolly good fellow,” etc., but for all time. He has no right to favors from the members of the Order, and if he does not learn that lesson here, he will learn it very quickly should he take a run out West or anywhere else in the country where this motto is carried out. Members who do not apply this remedy are working against themselves. Bro. Bowers, Charleston, bid in Reagan first, relieved by Bro. A. W. Ploeger. Bro. R. H. Lewis relieved Bro. Leonard at Lenoir, assigned to “MJ” third. Bro. Stuart is back on Cleveland second. Wc are sorry to hear that Bro. W. A. Lewis has been obliged to go west on account of his health. He will hold his seniority while away. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1768 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. L. C. Berlin, of New Line, attended the meeting last month, but the attendance was dis- appointing to him. The writer is in favor of hav- ing a meeting in Morristown every three months for a change. Bro. RcdvVine is very much interested now in the meetings, especially when the girls turn out. Bros. Cord and Burns are planning a trip to New York to see the world’s series between the Giants and Athletics. ' Bro. Weeks is about again after six months* illness. Bro. Addleburg spent a day at Charleston re- cently “looking after a real estate deal at that place.” He can’t fool “all the people,” however. The write-up in the last journal about Bro. Plocger getting married was an error. It should have been “Bro. Bowers,” and we beg pardon of Bro. Ploeger. Bro. Wattenbarger, the “fat man,” has been assigned second Hutsell. Mr. Clark, at Loudon, has taken all the benefits of our schedule for the past four years and paid in only $5.50. He now says the O. R. T. has done him no good and declines to renew his member- ship. It is your duty, brothers, to strictly en- force the motto, ‘‘No card, no favors,” in such cases, without any let-up whatever. If this man won’t help pay for what he is getting, then let him understand that he must not expect to re ccive favors from the members like he has been getting. Div. Cor. Memphis Division — There are a new nons among us, so let’s all get busy and line them up. They are mostly young men who can easily be induced to join if we will only explain the benefits to be derived from belonging to the Order. Let each man do his very best to secure one or more new members. Make your slogan “No card, no favors,” and live up to it in every respect. Bro. Atchley recently visited Bro. Uptain and enjoyed a boat excursion with him up the river. Bros. Overall and Barr visited the boys at Loyall recently. Bro. G. C. Manson spent a few days pleasantly in Mississippi recently. Bro. I. T. Uptain, agent Normal, is back again after being off two weeks on account of sickness, relieved by Extra Moore. Bro. Jester, first Middleton, on his return from an extended trip to St. Louis and Cairo, was joined by Bro. C. E. Uptain at Tuscumbia, and visited Chattanooga, where they were cordially treated by the boys in “VX.” Bro. Wyatt has gone to Great Falls, Mont. We all wish him an enjoyable trip. He was relieved by Bro. Ennis, relieved by Bro. McCullar. Ckr r. 1641, Piv. Cor. Columbia Division — We arc very near a solid little division, although there are a few old nons as yet taking and receiv- ing the carded man’s benefits. The time is com- ing soon when the nons will be begging for their card. The brothers are receiving their fifteen days’ vacation very slowly as there are no extra men on the division to give relief. Bro. W. W. Miller, Trenton, S. C., on his fif- teen days’ vacation, several days of which were spent in the mountains, was relieved by Bro. J. A. Clarke, who also relieved Bro. M. D. Denny, agent- operator Lexington, on his fifteen days’ vacation to Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis, shaking hands with several of the brothers. Bro. G. L. Best, agent-operator, Pelion, S. C., has resigned, relieved on bid by Bro. E. J. Crout. Bro. Bun Elkins was presented with a very large melon by Bro. Best a few days ago. Bro. G. C. Livingston, * who went over to Lex- ington recently, was relieved for his vacation by W. D. Bowen. Bro. W. F. Crout, Gilbert, who has been ill for several days, was relieved by Mr. Baker. Manager L. II. Veach, “CO,” on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. B. T. Yen. Brothers and nons, we are meeting every first Sunday night at the K. P. hall, Columbia, at 8:00 p. m. All be present and let’s discuss some im- portant points. Have your dues, if not already sent in, ready, as the local chairman is going after you if you have not, and will expect you to pay up and get in good standing. Cert. 2729. Charlotte Division — We are having trouble again about getting passes. It was this way last year. Boys, I think after a man is in the service three years continuously he should be entitled to an annual, and all teleg- raphers under three years to a trip pass each week if desired. I think we should place this matter before higher authorities and see if it can’t be remedied. The negro firing or braking can get a wire pass to ride on when they want it, and 1 think it is time we were doing something. I have known operators living out at small sta- tions in the country that had no annual pass and couldn’t get a trip pass to go to town after rations and other necessaries of life. The older men who have annual passes don’t seem to care what becomes of the younger men. This is not my style of unionism. Let’s hear from some other brother in regard to this. Cert. 2051. Charlotte Division, South Etid — Bro. F. A. Sheriff, Duluth third, off a few days visiting home folks in South Carolina, was re- lieved by W. F. Harbin. Bro. J. A. McCubbins, agent Lula, Ga., off fif- teen days on a visit to Knoxville, Tenn., was relieved by R. E. Brown, of Rock Hill, S. C. Assignments: Bro. A. P. Lawrence first Alto to second Central; Bro. R. L. Johnston, extra, to third Alto; Bro. A. E. Stewart, clerk-operator Athens, to third Toccoa, and Bro. R. E. Pierce, extra, to third Ayersville. A new position created temporarily at 640 mile post for the benefit of graders was filled by Bro. L. Elliott. Digitized by UiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1769 Uro. I. C. Edwards, Crosswell days, was off two weeks visiting South Georgia and Arkansas; relieved by Bro. R. E. Pierce, who also relieved Bro. P. J. Lyles, Fallis second, while he relieved J. F. Ayers, Greenville second, on sick list. Bro. K. \V. Boggs, third Calhoun, was off several days, relieved by W. M. Tollison. R. E. Pouncey was relieved on Toccoa third by R. Boggs. Bro. J. H. Reed, Fly Branch days, while attend- ing court at Gainesville, was relieved by Bro. C. P. Cureton. an old-timer. Bros. W. P. Black and H. L. Watkins, first and third Liberty, on vacation taking in the sights of New Orleans, Galveston and other western points. Bro. Block was relieved by Bro. B. B. Cheek, Cal- houn second, relieved by Bro. C. P. Cureton, and Bro. Watkins was relieved by F. F. Brock. Bro. H. L. Coe, Deercourt second, off a few days sick, was relieved by C. J. Mulky. Bro. D.‘ Taylor, first Buford, while attending court at Lawrenceville, was relieved by Bro. R. E. Pierce. Bro. C. L. Cox, Buford second, off thirty days on sick list, was relieved by ex-Bro. C. N. Duncan, warehouseman. Bro. W. J. Dawkins, first Duluth, while attend- ing court, was relieved by W. F. Harbin, Jr. Bro. M. N. Sewell, Ayersville third, assigned to Mt. Airy second. Bro. B. H. Johnston to first Central, relieved on second there by Bro. E. H. Brown, third, and he by Bro. Walker, extra. B. W. Grant. Atlanta Division, North End — G. W. Adams has been appointed chief dis- patcher, vice B. F. Langford, promoted to train- master, vice Mr. B. Haggard, resigned to accept a like position with the A. B. & A. The members of the north end, Atlanta Division, congratulate Mr.* Adams and Mr. Langford upon their meritori- ous promotions, and we hope all concerned will do all in their power to make their positions as pleasant as a railroad position can be. The Ohio- Florida specials, Nos. 1 and 2, will probably be put on November 2d, making a slight change in the schedule of regular fast trains, and the officials are planning to make a record in their operation. Bro. W. A. Lewis, Ooltewah, Tenn., has sent out a bulletin asking for aid in transporting hitn to Arizona on account of his broken health. He is entirely, worthy of all the help he received, and no matter when you can remit or how small, you will be helping a distressed and appreciative brother. Let all wfio can do so help Bro. Lewis to try to check his dreaded disease. After October 1st mail your remittance to Bro. C. P. Hughes, agent Ooltewah, Tenn., who will be in touch with Bro. Lewis and send it to him direct. Summer has gone and winter is approaching. Before anotiier year is ushered in, let’s try to solidly organize the division. Get in touch with the nons in speaking distance. Write those you can not sec personally and tell all the other mem- bers to do likewise. Keep after them and give them no rest until they join. Bro. J. H. Massengill, extra, after relieving Bro. Bell at South shops, Atlanta, for ten days, went to third Longs. Bro. E. Middlebrooks, third Rome, off on ac- count of his mothcr’9 illness, relieved by T. N. Austin. Bro. W. O. Davis, first Dalton, displaced by Bro. A. W. Graves, from the south end, took second “K” tower Rome, vice Bro. W. M. Mc- Leod, extra, who relieved Bro. J. L. Gossett on first there, for his vacation. Bro. W. D. Wolf, first Waring, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. B. G. Wardell, extra. Bro. B. J. Bandy, third' Sugar Valley, has just returned from a pleasant trip to Chicago, Denver, Colorado Springs and Kansas City, being relieved by Bro. G. D. Groover, from Oostanaula second, and he by Bro. L. C. Mullins. Bro. W. F. Thomas, second Phelps, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Cox, extra. I. F. Nunn, third Dalton, has promised to get right pay-day — right time. We are glad to know that Bro. Robertson i* improving, after a serious spell of typhoid fever. Am indebted to Bro. Thomas, at Phelps, for items this month. Please send them all to me by the twentieth of each month. Div. Cor. Atlanta Relay — Some of the boys in “QN” seem to have lost interest in their cards since their salaries were raised from $75 to $80 per month, but I am glad to note that the old faithful ones still have theirs. It is almost disgusting to see men do as these have done — depend on their cards to get a raise, and as soon as they receive it drop back again. Such conduct should make them blush for shame. This seems t<J us like a very poor way to show their appreciation of the raise and the benefits they have received through the Order. Get after them, brothers, and see that they get in line again. Shake, hands and start all over. Let’s have that office solid and harmonious again. Help Bros. Tucker, “F;” Bishop, “JR;*' Payne, “DC;” Moorhead, “MO,” and Griffin, “GN,” to line up the nons there. They can tell you who they are. Understand Coleman and Roper have resigned, and that Bro. D. G. Williams has accepted a position there. More power to the brothers. Cert. 2172. Asheville Division, A. & S. — The monthly meeting was held at Saluda, N. C., September 7th, with a good crowd present. After disposing of all the business and enjoying some good talks from some of the brothers, each brother appointed himself a committee to call on the nons and “backsliders,” also to personally invite each brother that has not attended. Refreshments were then served, and we ad- journed with everyone present feeling that he coul 1 not have spent his time better, unless he had been to church and gotten rid of his sins. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1770 The Railroad Telegrapher. You brothers who are staying away are doing yourself a great injustice by not attending these meetings. It is no social affair; it is business, and you can learn a great deal, also meet your brother next door and get better acquainted. Choose ye this day whom ye will stick to: The “non” class and have to work again twelve to eighteen hours out of every twenty-four for about $25 per; or the g^and old O. R. T., that has stood by you so long and helped you to win battles that looked impossible. Brothers, I will leave that with you. Come out to the meetings. Don’t sit back and wait, for waiting gets you nothing but old age. Bro. Haney bid in third Buena Vista, and Bro. Pettit is back on first there again after a trip to New York. Bro. Ross Frazier bid in second Landrum. Bro. Lindsay, second Arden, was off a few days attending the funeral of a nephew, a son of S. C. Yates, chief dispatcher of the Toxaway branch. The bereaved parents have our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow. Bro. J. E. Long, formerly with this division, now with the A. C. L., at Croom, Fla., is with us on his vacation. Bro. P. J. Baumberger, who is braking for the F. E. C., is also spending a few in the “Hills.” ;et another handle for that name. \ ” looks and sounds better in our business. Cert. 1793. i ashington Division — We have not had a write-up from this division for some time. No one seems to take any interest in this matter. Barboursville third has been reopened. A number of new men are on the list but teleg- raphers arc still scarce. Bro. J. P. Garbee, third Amherst, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Bloxton, and Bro. Witt, second New Glasgow, by a new man. Bro. B. W. Munday was on second Monroe, and Bro. W. A. Nelson on second Clifton for a few days. The latter relieved Bro. Ford. Bro. W. E. Featherston relieved on third Ar- rington a few days. Bro. C. D. Lewis bid in third Proffit, and Bro. C. E. Brinchman, third Weyburn, Va. Several jobs are now on bulletin. We can not expect much of a write-up from this division unless more interest is taken in sending in the changes. We all enjoy seeing a write-up from the division upon which we work, and I would certainly appreciate any assistance you may be able to give me. Div. Cor. Virginia & Southwestern Ry. There were not many present at our meeting, August 30th, at Bristol, but those who were had a very pleasant time. Our general chairman, Bro. Alexander, made us a nice talk, which was very cncuurrging. Hotel Bristol served a banquet at 10 p. in., which was enjoyed very much. Am sorry no more of the boys could have been present, but, on account of No. 3 not running on Sunday, it was impossible for some to get back to their work before No. 1 in the afternoon. Bro. Alexander spent Sunday night, August 31st with Local Chairman Smith and went to St. Charles Monday, accompanied by Chief Dispatcher Goodwyn. Bro. D. M. McKay, of St. Charles, who was shot by a tramp on August 27th, is on the road to recovery, and will soon be able for duty again. Bro. L. A. Prichard, agent at Gate City, has returned from an enjoyable month’s visit with his family in Southern California. Bro. T. H. Groner, agent Clinchport, with Mrs. Groner, is spending his vacation traveling in the West and North, taking in Toronto and Montreal, relieved by J. E. Harmon, a new man. Bro. J. V. Draper bid in Church Hill agency, vice W. A. Gillespie, gone to the Southern. Bro. C. G. Sprolcs, Benhani, Va. ; Bro. J. L. Darnell, Hilton, Va., and Bro. M. E. Farris, Shouns, Tenn., have been appointed as adjusting committee, with the approval of our general Chairman. Grievances can be sent to either of the above, to be handled for you. Those who have not paid their dues for this term should do so at oftce and help us to keep our division in good shape. If you come in con- tact with any nons, show them how to get up-to- date, and let’s all do what we promised our gen- eral chairman we would do — get solid. Remember our motto: “No card, no favors.” Cert. 2072. Queen & Crescent Route (North). Cincinnati Division, First, Second and Third Districts — Williamstown has a $25 helper, but the first trick operator has been pulled off and Bro. Gard- ner now telegraphs six hours. Sister McGin- nis, who took extra work in preference to third Williamstown, relieved Bro. Sheehan, at Green- dale, fifteen days, and, being removed from a regular assigned position, she was entitled to $1 a day expenses. Sister Kells, now on third Wil- liamstown, while attending a writers’ convention in Cincinnati, was relieved by Mr. Henderson. Bro. Gardner, agent-operator Williamstown, and wife spent his two weeks’ vacation at French Lick Ind., Chicago and points of interest on the lakes, relieved by Bro. M. Kelly, and he on second by Sister J. McGinnis, who later relieved Bro. Kelly several days. Very few jobs on bulletin the last few months. It is with a sigh of regret that the Cincinnati division operators see the telegraph displaced by the telephones, which have been installed but are not in operation yet. A bulletin from the super- intendent’s office has been sent to all offices, giving instructions as to the use of telephone, handling orders, etc. Rapid progress is being made on the new double track and grading on the “Y” at Williamstown, which when completed will no doubt cause a number of changes. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Ray Gardner, a beginner, will join as soon as service age will permit. During a revival at the Corinth Christian Church, Bro. and Mrs. W. B. Whisenhunt joined that denomination, also Bro. J. W. Gardner, Mrs. Gardner moving her membership from the Baptist to the Christian Church. Bro. J. C. Piercy also moved his membership from the Butler Baptist Church, and Mrs. Piercy moved hers from Cov- ington to Corinth Christian Church. May the Lord help them all to be loyal and -faithful to their vows and promises. Bro. M. S. Matthews, Hinton days, while attend- ing court at Pine Knot, was relieved by Agent- Operator Carter, a new man. The agent at High Bridge, while on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Firm Gardner, formerly on the Southern Railway. Bio. E. W. Shadoan, Georgetown, was relieve 1 a few days by Mr. Carter. Bro. T. C. McCormick, agent-operator Sherman, off a few days looking after his tobacco crop, was relieved by Mr. Henderson. Bro. J. E. Whisenhunt, agent-operator Southern Railway at Whittier, N. C., visited his brother, W. R. Whisenhunt, Blanchet, Ky., on his fifteen days* vacation. Earl Wiljiams, helper at Corinth, who was acci- dentally shot on August 31st, is recovering. Bro. R. E. True, on vacation through the South and West, was relieved by Bro. S. P. Guthrie, who later relieved Bro. W. N. McClure at Win- field while he took his vacation. Bro. Charles Madden, third Helenwood, and cousin just returned from vacation. Bro. Harry Wise, third “FR” tower, is off on leave. Understand he has gone into business and is not likely to return. Bro. Hyatt, second “US’* Jet., was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Caddell, third Tateville, was off several days squirrel hunting. Understand Bro. Stevenson cut quite a figure with the ladies during the Somerset fair. Dispatcher T. W. French, displaced when the First District chief was cut off, who has been working as relief dispatcher during the vacation season, has gone to the Frisco at Birmingham. He was well liked, and we are sorry to lose him. E. A. Sullivan, dispatcher, and B. J. Sullivan, third “RX,** were off a few days recently, on ac- count of the death of their mother. Dispatcher Ralph Crain, who rode the Masonic goat recently, is recovering. Thanks to Sister Kells and to Bros. Jones, True and Gardner for items. Only a few of the mem- bers to whom I wrote personal notes for news responded with items. I hope you will all send me all the news of changes, etc., that you hear of by the twentieth of each month. That is the only way we can have a good write-up, which I know you all like to see. One of the brothers writes: “I am certainly glad to see someone taking an interest in the write-ups, as it is discouraging to look through the journal month after month and not find any- thing from our division. I will help you all I can. 4* I will mail some each month myself to anyone who will take the correspondent’s position. Div. Cor. Queen & Crescent Route (South). N. O. fr N. P. R. R. — I We have only two nons from Hattiesburg to Meridian — J. A. Singleton at Vossburg and Mr. Nelson at Ellisville, and the latter will join as * soon as eligible. It will be remembered that Mr. Singleton is getting the best salary of any agent on this division north of Hattiesburg. Still, however, we have a few nons south of Hattiesburg, whose names and locations can be secured from Local Chairman Bilbo, Meridian, Miss. We hope the brothers will get this list and try to interest those near them in the good cause. Bro. Thiel, a new man, bid in **JC** shops. Bro. P. W. Green relieved Bro. Cooper, at Heidelberg, a few days on his annual vacation. C. G. Jcmison promises to renew his member- ship next pay-day, and we expect he will soon have a new card. After relieving Bro. J. H. Weems at Hattiesburg, on his annual vacation, he also relieved Bros. Tom Nelson and C. E. Punch at Laurel while they took their vacation. Bro. Lucian Crane, of Ellisville, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Estes Bilbo. Bro. Halliday, a new man, was at Ellisville a few days, extra. Bro. Will Horne relieved Mr. Jenkins, agent at Picayune, a few weeks while on vacation. We understand that Mr. Morris, agent Purvis, after consultation with Trainmaster McCants, has decided it was best not to make his monthly visit to Picayune after each pay-day. If some good brother on the A. & V. and V. S. & P. would volunteer to act as correspondent for these lines and send in a good, live write-up each month, it will be of much interest to our division and highly appreciated. Div. Cor. JV. O. & N. E. Ry. Notes— Bro. D. C. Corbell is well pleased with the change from Lamar to Council Hill. Bro. C. P. Timmons goes to Dewar, vice P. E. Doherty, relieving W. T. Barnes at Allen. Thos. Mack, first Dewar, promises to get a card pay- day. Bro. W. T. Atkinson, second there, bills out about sixty cars of coal each day. Bro. A. Mitchell, after looking the north end over, says: “Atwood is good enough.** Cert. 3545. Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. • Central and Western Divisions — Bro. G. W. Perkins, agent Granl Jet., bid in Montgomery, vice F. P. Dwyer, resigned. Bro. John Miller, agent Paton, drew Ruthvcn agency, vice Bro. E. R. Jeffords, who drew Lake Mills, vice H. E. Bergen, resigned. Bro. M. A. Sandmicr drew Plover, relieved at Perry by Mr. King, from the C. M. & St. P., Digitized by CiOOQle

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1772 The Railroad Telegrapher. later relieved by F. L. Zein, now doing the “owl stunt/’ Bro. E. G. Sinn, Ayrshire, off a few days, was relieved by J. A. Stark, who won’t join because “the Order doesn’t get him raise enough.” Later he bid in Moorland agency, vice Bro. D. S. Gos- set, who has taken a better agency on the Great Western. Here’s success to you, brother. Bro. Cosset was relieved by Mr. Phillips temporarily. Bro. G. W. Perkins, off a few days on a law suit at Fort Dodge, was relieved by Bro. F. L. Hansen, relieved at Ogden by F. A. Taylor. Later Bro. Hansen relieved Bro. G. D. Johnson at Dana' a few days, on account of sickness. Bro. Johnson was off duty several days, and no one to run the station on account of being unable to get a man until Bro. Hansen was able to go there. Bro. Johnson is now doing nicely, and will soon be able to be back at work. Bro. W. H. Hester is now at Cowrie, with Mr. Grubbs on first and Bro. G. L. Carr on second. Bro. C. F. Beard, relieved by the helper at Hanska, Minn., bid in Storm Lake, vice C. A. Ziehlke, who goes to the Des Moines freight house as chief clerk. L. J. Simpson, agent Langdom, bid in third Perry, Iowa. Bro. D. A. Latt, off a few days to settle up a matrimonial affair, was relieved at Greenville by W. G. Reinders, from Mallard. Congratulations, Bro. Latt. Ted Koener bid in third trick Chaska, and L. O. Greene, Emmons agency. Bro. Bordsen, first trick Chaska, resigned and gone with another company. Bro. A. J. Funk visited the Minneapolis State fair a few days the first of September. Mr. Bueren, an old-timer, relieving at Leland, was shaking hands with friends on the Central Division recently. Many of the boys on the Central and Western Divisions received a much-needed raise at the last meeting of our committee. Eastern Division No. 71 and Central and West- ern Divisions No. 123 have been consolidated, and are now known as the M. & St. L. Division No. 71, with A. L. Gardner, of Abbott, Iowa, general chairman, and J. C. Sandmier, of Waukee, Iowa, general secretary and treasurer, all local chair- men on both divisions holding over until the next regular election. Joe, Cert. 29. Chicago & Northwestern Ry. Chicago Terminal District — Bro. Andrews, of the Boston terminal, visited our local chairman at Lake street tower recently and had a little heart-to-heart talk with him. Many interesting things were heard in regard to condi- tions, and wages in Boston, and fond hopes are cherished for as good things here in our terminal. Howard Randle, second Clybourne tower, was painfully injured in the early part of September. In tripping the lever with his foot the lever flew back and the handle struck him on the joint of the little finger of the right hand, dislocating the joint and bruising the bone. He was laid up for several days, but is now back at work. Bro. John Edwards, of Division street, is out of the service, but we hope it is only temporary. Bro. R. M. Crampton, of Sagamon street, is relieving him, relieved by Otto Heiden. We are going to have an addition of two towers to the district shortly, one at Wood street and the other at Hunting avenue. This will make nine- teen towers in the terminal. Bro. E. M. Ch*ency, third Lake street, while visit- ing relatives in Michigan, was relieved by Truman Hager. There are still one or two men in the Terminal District who are always perfectly willing to bid in positions on bulletin but still do not seem to wish to contribute their share to support the or- ganization that makes such things possible. Wake up the delinquents in your territory, brothers, and tell them if they do not pay up before long that we will send the “squad” after them. We have one good member at Kedzie avenue at least. Probably the other two men think that $2.50 raise isn’t worth speaking about, much less paying for. If so, let us hope they contribute it to charity each month, or if they think it is useful then let us hope they will realize that the organi- zation has a right to its share of that raise. Brothers, if you hear of any news do not fail to send it in to the local chairman. I did not hear a word from the Galena Division this month, but trust they are all well and at work. Keep after the men that have not joined yet Try to impress upon them the fact that they should help support the organization out of that raise they received last June. Local Chairman, Cert. 434. Galena Division — Bro. A. L. Jackson got Terra Cotta agency, vice J. G. Johnson, resigned. The cool weather has caused a decrease in pas- senger business at the Lake Geneva and Williams Bay resorts, giving the boys the much-needed chance to rest up from another busy season. Bro. Seaton is now enjoying his vacation. Bro. Stringer, of Troy Grove, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Schaffer. Bro. Gillum, third North yard, bid in third Peoria yard. Bro. Sheller resigned, and Perkins, from “BO" bid in “UG.” E. Hummer, who relieved the agent at Union Grove for ten days, also relieved Agent Howden at Richmond a few days and then returned to Free- port second, relieving S. W. Harri*on, who went to North yard, Belvidere. J. R. Kerr, agent Pecatonica, has returned after two months’ vacation, relieved by F. J. Cantillion. Bro. Sherbcrt, third Nelson, while taking in the Elgin road races, was relieved by Bro. Schaffer. The extension from Peoria to Bcnld is completed and doing big business. Quite a few extra jobs are expected to open up on the Peoria line between Nelson and Peoria. Sherb. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1773 Madison Division — Bro. C. G. Stephens, for many years on Wau- kesha first, bid in Footville agency, vice Bro. Nic. Charlson, now agent at Kendalls, vice Bro. T. J. Tracy, back on Evansville first. J. E. Keane, agent Deerfield, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. A. C. Divan, and he by Bro. W. H. Frank on second. Bro. H. J. Christoffer, agent London, took in the fair at Jefferson*. • Mr. Copeland, agent Jefferson Jet., one of the judges there, also took in the Dane County fair at Madison. Bro. C. R. Fisher, agent Orgeon, who had his leg broken several months ago, now able to be around on crutches, took in the Madison fair in an automobile, this being his first outing since he was laid up. Dispatcher J. P. Dolan, of Adams, has gone to the hospital for another operation; relieved by Bro. P. M. Keeffe, and he by Bro. H. E. White, at Adams yard. Dispatcher J. B. Elliott, of Adams, on an ex- tended trip through Canada, visited his old home in Montreal, thence through his former stamping grounds on the C. N. and C. P. Rys., returning via Vancouver. Bro. M. H. Keeffe, second Elroy, is on the sick list. M. H. Hendrickson, third Trempealeau, on vaca- tion, was relieved by A. L. Mitchell, later relieved by Mr. Baumgartner. • Lineman Brickner, on the north end, is kept # busy moving the telephone outfit back and forth between Lytles and Pine Creek, where the bridges are being rebuilt. Business was suspended on the new line between Wyeville and Adams during the removal of the railroad bridge to let a dredge pass through the government ditch near Shennington. A. S. Sayles, relieved at Wyeville yard by H. W. Taylor, relieved A. W. Cook in the interlock- ing plant there on account of sickness. J. A. Johnson, relieved on third La Crosse by his brother Fred, is now in the Madison ticket office. W. H. Richards moved his family from Necedah to Sparta and uses a speeder to get to McCoy, there being no place to live there. It is now Bro. Oscar Mick, day leverman at tower “VC,” C. M. & St. P. crossing east of North Tomah. Bro. F. H. Main, run into by an automobile while riding his motocycle between Jefferson Jet. and Jefferson, now on crutches, expects to take a trip to the Pacific coast before resuming work. He was relieved at Jefferson Jet. by I. Childs, later called East by the death of a relative, relieved by Bro. D. C. Babcock, and he later by Bro. C. E. L. Hansen a few days, relieved by Mr. Drummers, cashier Lake Mills. Mr. Copeland, the regular agent, on six months’ vacation. Bro. Julius Se- mann, on first there for several months, is now on second, relieved by Bro. W. S. Barnhart. Bro. H. R. I’igg has resumed at tower “HR” first after his trip to the Pacific coast, and Bro. A. E. Tuttle, who relieved him, relieved Bro. C. E. L. Hansen at tower “CS,” who went to third Afton vice Mr. Hartwig, who relieved Bro. H. M. Rice, Madison second, on his first vacation for several years. Bro. J. J. Schleck at Reedsburg during the fair is now enjoying a vacation. Bro. W. W. Brown recently underwent a suc- cessful operation at Milwaukee on his eye. Bro. J. S. Lewis bid in Benton agency, relieved on Beloit secornf by W. D. Johnson. Bro. A. C. Divan relieved Bro. A. B. Stienhoff at Klevenville agency, who bid in Merrimac sta- tion. Miss E. E. Mathews is relieving Bro A. G. Verch at Platteville. Bro. J. W. Hibbard, at “BA” Baraboo during the vacation period, visited Tacoma, Wash., and spent several weeks in the mountains around Eatonville, Wash. He had a very pleasant trip via the C. M. & St. P. and Puget Sound. General Chairman Troy was with us at our meeting September 27th, the first time for nearly a year. Many important matters were discussed which will be a great benefit to our committee when it goes in again in its arguments for in- creases. I hope the few delinquents, also those who have not paid the $1.00 local dues, will do so at once, as I am off on a leave I have not the time to write any more notices. IJor your own best interests keep your card up to date. Local Chairman Schneider has worked hard for years to keep this division lined up. Pay up what you owe, and send him a cheering word once in awhile, showing that you appreciate what he has done and is still doing for you. There is no reason whatever why you should put off month after month paying what has many times been given you through increases obtained through our committee, of which Jlro. Schneider is an active member. Do your part from now on until the committee goes in. Every member you get puts a little more in your general treasury, therefore get to work on the new timber. They usually make desirable and continuous mem- bers and that’s what counts. General Secretary and Treasurer Kempkes must have your dues promptly now in order to keep your name on the membership roll. Do your duty by remitting at once to one of the best general secretary and treasurers in the country, who is devoting his entire time and energy to the better- ment of every C. & N. W. operator’s welfare. Show him and our devoted general chairman that you appreciate their work in your behalf. C. E. L. Hansen, Div. Cor. Minnesota Division — The meeting at Mankato, August 23d, was the best we have held in some time, both in point of numbers and enthusiasm. There were about twenty-five members present, including General Chairman Troy and Local Chairman Thomas, and Bro. D. J. Mahoney acted as chairman. The situation was thoroughly gone over. The meeting was practically given over to grievances, which were thoroughly discussed. General Chair- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1774 The Railroad Telegrapher. man Troy, summing up the situation in a nut shell, encouraged the members to put forth greater effort in securing more thorough organization, thus adding strength to our cause, and thereby giving us greater power when the committee meets the officials again to discuss ways and means of in- creasing our present salaries. Bro. Thomas also addressed the meeting, giving several good suggestions and facts, after which our good neighbor and brother, D. O. Tenney, of “the Omaha,” addressed us. The meeting did not adjourn until nearly midnight, and several of the boys missed their trains. There is much good derived from these meetings and more of the brothers should make every effort to attend. Let us have a larger attendance at the next meeting. The death of John Taylor, an old-time engineer on this division, at his home in Waseca, September 12th, came as a great shock to his many friends. His funeral was largely attended by the boys from every department. He suffered a stroke of paraly- sis while passing through a snow drift near Wal- nut Grove three years ago and was pensioned shortly afterwards. Bro. J. B. Melton has entered the freight service as brakeman. One by one the boys are dropping out and trying better paying positions which should be sufficient proof that the wages of the teleg- raphers are below par, causing them to try some- thing else to increase their pay check. Bro. T. W. Hiffernan is with the W. U. at Austin, Minn. Bro. A. G. Bosshard, agent Dover, was off three weeks, relieved by E. O’Conner, of Lewiston, taking in the northern part of this State and Canada, including Winnipeg, Moose Jaw and the great Minnesota State Fair. Mrs. Bosshard ac- companied him. W. F. Segar, second St. Peter Jet., is now switching in Winona yard temporarily, relieved by Bro. Kraft, of third, and he by R. C. Moulster, Eyote third, later relieved by T. J. Stevens, from the C. G. W. Bro. Possett, of Madison, who visited Bro. Bieresdorf at St. Peter recently, later went to Stockton on the same mission. Bro. and Mrs. Jones, of Chester, spent a few days at Claremont recently visiting relatives. Bro. C. J. Enteman, agent Claremont, called at Janesville, Sunday, September 14th. Bro. A. Sawyer, second Mankato Jet., relieved on short vacation by Mr. Cuth, a Sleepy Eye stu- dent, who later went back to the farm. Third Mankato Jet. opened by Mr. Lusk. The boys are having a hard time to get off these days. Bro. Finnegan, of Pine Island, who has been trying to get off for over a month, was relieved a few days by Mrs. Banks, wife of agent at Rochester. Cert. 409. Wisconsin Division — Bro. C. II. Marshal, agent Minnesota Jet., spent Sunday in Depere recently. Bro. Neitzel, agent Burnett, has purchased one of the finest homes in that place. It is now Bro. Ed. Kuenzie, former agent Oak Center, now on second Oakfield. Hope he can persuade Mr. Yantz that the $2.50 raise the agency received last spring will more than pay for a card. Miss Marne Connors, agent Juneau, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Sund, and he at Watertown by Mr. Hawley. Jefferson was a very busy place during the fair, 700 and 800 people being handled daily. It is rumored that Mr. Hinzelman, the agent there, will be married shortly. Milton Jet. was made a one-man office for a short time on account of the shortage of men. Mr. Hawley, on second there, promises to get a card first pay day. Don’t let him forget it. The C. M. & St. P. has again installed wires at Minnesota Jet., and will probably cut them in at Burnett. Bro. Herman Ayers, Chester, waiting for relief intending to go to Chicago just for the sake of talking to someone. Agent Nekoosa bid in Almond agency.. Mr. Dickey, on second Depere extra, resigned to go to school. C. G. K., Cert. 613- Sioux City Division — Meeting in' Sioux City on September 12th was poorly attended on account of the boys being held for Sunday duty. However, Bro. Haymond and six other members were present and made the most of it. A letter from General Chairman Bro. Troy explained his absence account of being sick in bed. We hope he will be able to be with us at the next meeting. A number of stations bulletined, but being away down here by ourselves we only get news from Sweden. Bro. Carl Bowman laying off, but hope he will return to us. Mr. Dick, of Early, is making strenuous efforts to become the nasby of his village. If he doesn’t come any closer to it than he does to getting a card, we will likely have him on our hands for some time to come. Local Chairman Bro. Haymond plans on spend- ing the winter in Florida. The electric clock system is being installed be- tween Sioux City and Cal. Jet. This should make it some easier for the boys between Sargents Bluffs and Onawa. Bro. Shrimp Hays is relieving Hopper at Sloan. The graveling has closed down and second man taken off at Saxton. N. D. Watson's dispatching trick pulled off and he is back at Danbury. Bro. Palmer has resigned at Soldier. Conductor Kinney’s familiar figure is missing from the Lake City-Ames local, he having moved to Sioux City and taken extra passenger work. We trust the few delinquents on the division will get in line and assist the committee when it meets February 1st. The recent raise in dues all goes into the treasury of No. 76 and not into the general fund. We trust that we have no man so small on the division who will drop out just Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1775 for the simple reason that there is no way to compel him to meet his share of the expenses in return for the benefits reaped. However, if we have any of those small calibre guys among us we hope they will not attempt to splash the dirty waters of the Big Muddy over anyone but themselves. C. H. Hays, brother of Bro. Shrimp, is now at Mondamin. Bro. Angel Johnson Gabe, Cal. Jet., has quit. J. S. Simpson, agent there,' is being relieved by Bro. Ben Dean. Bro. T. E. Neeves has resigned at River Sioux and is going to the N. P. Another man who has tired of all the cares of an agent and says he will not take another station. With Iowa’s big corn and other crops and pros- perity generally over the Northwestern lines, the organization will enjoy a little of it at least next winter if we all push. Div. Con. Eastern Division — Bro. A. D. Anderson, Plainview days, bid in Nickerson agency, relieving Bro. Kelly, who takes second, with Bro. Nott on third. Bro. Foster, first Scribner, was off sick causing Belling and Eckles to double until Bro. Nott was sent there from Nickerson. J. J. Johnson relieved Claire Blakely, South Norfolk dispatcher’s office days, who is now second trick dispatcher on main line, with Mr. Bagley as second trick operator. Bro. McDonald, West Point, off a few days re- cently, was relieved by Bro. Edens. Bro. Heilman, Beemer, entered his prize dog at the Fremont show in September. Bro. C. C. Cushman, Hooper, on six months’ leave to enter a sanitarium in the East for - his health, relieved by C. L. Harvey. Bro. Hassel- quist, second Hooper, on a trip through the Black Hills to escape the usual attack of hay fever, was relieved by J. F. McCormick. R. L. Clarks, of Bradish, bid in Brainard agency. Bro. Roberts, agent Goehner, is on a vacation, relieved by Mr. Edmiston. % Bro. Agur, agent Exeter, has returned after a pleasant vacation. Mr. Pickard, second Geneva, has gone to Fre- mont as assistant ticket agent in the Union Depot, relieved by Mr. Crawford, a new man. We are hot after the new man. The reconstructed depot at Elgin will soon be in shape to move into. It has larger waiting rooms and Bro. Nicholas and Wilkins have a broad grin in anticipation of their larger and more roomy office. The excessive hot weather and extra good busi- ness on this division made some very cranky sta- tion men, but the cool zephyrs of September have about brought them back to normal again. The engines in Nebraska are so high that the telegraphers are obliged to have fish poles to hand up messages to the enginemen. E. B. Hill, agent Pierce, was out on his claim near Wood, S. D., on the Rosebud country a few days recently. Mr. Wurzbacher, agent Calome, and wife, at- tended the Trfpp County Fair. Bro. W. II. Bartlett, agent Burke, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Forney, who has been labor- ing hard on his claim near White River, S. D., lately, but can’t keep away from the noise of the wheels. Bro. D. A. Criss, agent O’Neill, was up in the Rosebud country recently on business. Bro. Whitla has resumed at Battle Creek after taking an extensive trip in the East The non proposition on this division is getting to be a chestnut. Everyone must keep after the nons and delinquents until they are landed and pay up. Local Chairman Hood has plenty of ap- plication blanks and will be only too glad to send you a supply. Get those hard-shell backsliders. We are getting tired of this non business. Let’s all hustle and make this division solid. Keep pounding and eventually you will have them all in. There is a continuous changing in positions and our local chairman has had his hands full keeping track of the nons and delinquent members. Just as soon as you hear of a new man on the division, if a member, get his .certificate and division num- ber and date to which his dues are paid and advise Bro. Hood so he can be transferred, and if he is a non give him no rest until you land him. Remember our motto: “No card, no favors.” Assist the nons as little as possible without detri- ment to the company’s business and you will note great results in the near future. It is now Bro. Badcock, second Ewing, and Bro. Abart, agent Bassett, and more soon to follow. Bro. Foster, while on first South Norfolk dis- patcher’s office a few days, was relieved by Mr. Brewer. Bro. Chas. Flick, first Oakdale, is off a few weeks visiting in Ohio. Cert. 592, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has seen fit to remove from this universe to their heavenly home, the beloved wife and daughter of our brother, J. J. Harrold, of Lindsay, Neb., and Whereas, We realize that the brother is called upon to face the darkest hours of his life in this sorrow that comes to us all, in all its bitterness; therefore be it Resolved , That we take this opportunity of expressing to our bereaved brother our deepest sympathy and extend to him the confidence of each member individually of the Eastern Division, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these words of con- dolence be sent to the brother and also a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. E. A. Popelar, J. R. Hood, C. B. Vestal, Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1776 The Railroad Telegrapher. Colorado Midland Ry- Second District — . Denver, Colo., Sept. 24, 1913. To All Members Division 81: Gentlemen and Brothers: On my recent trip over the Second District one of our non-members claimed that while working on the wire he has been interrupted by someone opening the key. I hope none of our members are doing this, as it is not the proper thing to do to try to bring men into the Order. Let us be gentlemen in every sense of the wora, and remember "Daddy” Thurston’s motto: Do right." Action of the kind noted simply inter- feres with the company’s work, and I hope none of our members will be guilty of so doing. Very fraternally yours, F. B. Rose, Local Chairman. Second District Notes — Bro. Kincaid has returned from his eastern trip and brought along his "better two-thirds,’ a newly added feature to the Kincaid family. Congratu a tions, old man. , Mr. Ruebendale, Manitou, on the sick list, jr lieved by Mr. Spangler, from Colorado City office. The “ops” there doubled during his ab- Green Mountain Falls closed. Bro. James re signed and gone to Illinois. Hate to see you leave. ”GA,” but good luck to you in your new home. Thomasville office also closed, vice Bro. ^Mr.^Ettor, nights Cascade, and Mr. Nash, third Divide, both promise to be with us s00"’ , Charles Harris, son of Agent Harris at Colorado City is at Sellar nights, vice Bro. Gilham. c’t U Bro. W. J. Evans, second Cardiff, from Denver Western Union, will be with us soon if the^job lasts. Crawford_ of the Grand Division, is now on third Cardiff, vice E. E. Reid, relieved by Homer Kemp. Bro. S. C. Smith, third Newcastle, gone to Chicago on vacation. E. S. Lamborn and J. B Conroy, two C. & S. men, will both come in if the jobs hold out. . ..... Bro. Strimple, Arkansas Jet., resigns to return ,o a former position with the Missouri Pacific, re- lieved by Bro. O’Brien, from the Wells-Fargo, L<Pretty' hard to keep track of the “boomers.” There are five or six bulletins we want now filled with extra men. Bro. Rose, on his recent trip over the west end, went after Mr. Borneman and Mr. Scandlan, but both are "sore,” claiming that every time they send a message someone "breaks’’ them every two or three words. We hope none of the Order boys are doing this, as it only makes the non- member harder to get, besides interfering with the company’s business. . Local Chairman Rose and General Chairman Ellis are in Denver working on a new schedu e, the former relieved by Bro. O’Brien at Ivanhoe, and Bro. Ellis by Mr. Henry at Leadville. Bro. Devinsky is now with the D. & R. G. at Helper, Utah. Bro. J. M. Hill, working as engineer for the Denver Union Water Company at their Platte Canon plant, says he is going to stay up-to-date. “Slim,” Cert. 80. Illinois Central R. R- Cherokce-Omaha Division — We have passed through a most beautiful sum- mer and the fall days arflfcapproaching us with such weather that we could wish for none better, but as the superintendent has asked us for our estimate on station coal to be consumed for the coming winter, it makes one feel that the “wintry days’* are not far off. The writer went on a vacation out in Wisconsin, scouting through the hills, before the brothers had time to get all the notes in. The meeting at Fort Dodge on August 22d was the banner one of the^ season. Bros. Mulliall, gen- eral chairman; Shannon, general secretary and treasurer, and Local Chairman Hill were present, and we enjoyed the most pleasant evening this year. Remarks made by these three worthy brothers were most interesting, which the members thoroughly enjoyed. There were twenty-six members present, among them several new ones, whom we were pleased to see, and hope the next meeting will bring more. Bros. Mulhall and Shannon recently covered the division and lined up several delinquents and new members, bringing our membership close up toward the 100 per cent mark, which we are working for. Bros. Hatz, East Soo, and Lilly, Rowena, mo- tored to Rock Rapids recently. Bro. Olsen, Leeds, off two weeks, was relieved by Bro. Weaver, who also relieved Bro. Williams at Hills fifteen days. J. M. Locke resigned, relieved at Rock Rapids by Mr. Porter pending bulletin. Bro. Chadwick has returned to George, after a two months’ leave, covering three or four States. Bro. and Mrs. Stoker, Matlock, visited at Des Moines, Iowa, recently. Bro. Rittenhouse has returned to Sheldon from fifteen days’ leave. Bro. Rahn, Anthen, made a trip to Rock Rapids recently. Bro. Hoskin, leader of an up-to-date orchestra at Otto, Wis., off a few days playing with the Sioux City Band. Bro. Livingston, first LeMars, bid in Newell station, vice Bro. Wilson, resigned and will re- main on his farm. Bro. A. E. Olsen is at Manson, while Bro. John- son is on two weeks’ leave. Three tricks are bulletined at Tara. Bro. Smith, of Woodbine, was looking over the Rock Rapids job recently. Bro. Dunn checked in at Gypsum, and Bro. Kinnard bid in James. Recently a member who worked one hour and nineteen minutes put in overtime for two hours, and waa turned down by the C. T. D. The mat- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1777 ter was threshed out, and General Manager Foley has made the following ruling: “If telegraphers are required to meet trains within one hour after the expiration of their regu- lar hours, they will receive thirty (30) cents for each service, remaining on duty one hour if nec- essary; but if required to remain on duty more than one hour, they will receive an additional thirty (30) cents for any portion of an hour up to one hour and thirty minutes beyond the first hour, after which the overtime rule will apply. “Illustration: A telegrapher whose regular hours end at 7:00 p. m., if held to meet a train which does not arrive until 8:05 p. m., under the above decision, would receive sixty (60) cents if held until 9:29 p. m.; but if held until 9:31 p. m., he would receive ninety (90) cents up to 10:29 p. m.” It is understood that several members have not claimed overtime when they should, and the above should eliminate any doubt as to your just claims. The company expects to pay us overtime when we work it, and when you do not put in your claim for this time, you are the losers. Cert. 998. Wisconsin Division — Bro. Ritz, of Haldane, on short vacation, was relieved by Bro. Geiger. Bro. Owens is back at Polo, after his annual vacation, and Bro. Lieth, Dixon nights, is enjoying his. Bro. W. R. Keister, first yard office, is tak- ing his first vacation in two years — a four weeks* tour through the Northwest — relieved by Bro. Pilger. Bro. Graham is back at Wapella, after several weeks’ vacation. Bro. Cudd is relieving Bro. Sutherland at Kappa, on a six months’ leave in the Southwest on account of his health. Bro. Maske, Rutland, is back from his vacation in Wisconsin, relieved by Bro. Miller, now reliev- ing Bro. Evans ’at El Paso, on vacation. Bro. Layton, of Minonk, on a trip to Chicago lately, was relieved by Mr. Henricks. Bro. Lisle is back at Rockford again, after undergoing a second operation. Bro. Chandler, of Parkway, on vacation to his old home in Tennessee, is being relieved by Bro. Stites. It is now Bro. Harnwitz, second Parkway, mak- ing that office solid again. All our three-man stations are now solid except Amboy. It is also Bro. Crawford at Genoa. Everybody should make a special effort to attend the October meeting, as new officers will be elected and installed, and other things of interest brought before the meeting. There will be things doing shortly between the express agents of the I. C. and. Y. & M. V. and the American Express Company, which has shown no inclination to meet our committee. The ex- press agents have many grievances, and demand that they be heard and remedied. The matter of trainmen taking their own orders over the phone is better than it has been, but not yet as it should be. Most of the violations seem to be at Rockford during the six hours that the office is “supposed” to be closed. Some of these cases are only violations of our agreement, but most of them are Federal violations, and will be dealt with accordingly if the guilty parties are caught. The meeting of September 19th was not very well attended, and we hope there will be a better crowd at the next one, as there is going to be some fine speaking. The division secured first place in the percent- age of members for the first time, going the highesj ever obtained by any division at any time. Let us all unite and keep it there. Cert. 2522. Illinois Division, Chicago, B. R. 6* T. Districts — Bro. Kent, at Buckingham, off fifteen days, re- lieved by Bro. T. Madison, of Ashkum. Bro. Dobbin, agent at Delrey, relieved for sixty days’ vacation, by II. C. Ryan. Bro. J. A. Schniederjon has returned from two weeks vacation, relieved by W. D. McNean. Our regular monthly meeting, September 19th, was very well attended. In addition to various important subjects discussed, a committee, con- sisting of Bros. West, of Buckley; Balfe, of Gil- man, and Truitt, of Kankakee, was nominated to arrange for our annual banquet. The date and location rests with the committee, but will pre- sumably be held at Gilman about the middle of October. All the brothers will receive a circular from the committee after final arrangements have been made. A large attendance is expected, and we trust all will endeavor to make it a grand success. F. W. Dugan, Jr., son of our old “vet,” Bro. Frank, of Chebanse, relieved Bro. C. C. Jewell at Tucker during the latter part of August. Bro. C. T. Hupp, agent Matteson, off on vaca- tion, was relieved by his chief clerk, Mr. Per- ring. Bro. Newzel, Roberts nights, relieved two weeks by J. Hamilton, extra. Bro. Mclntire, of Otto, is relieving J. A. Adams, extra “KC” Kankakee, on two weeks’ leave, trying out a trick on C. J. & S. Bro. C. R. Gardiner, second “KB,” bid in Cropsey agency. Bro. E. B. Schroeder, of Roberts, transferred to suburban position on Chicago terminals, tem- porarily relieved by H. E. Walters. Dispatchers Murphy and Chapman have returned from their annual vacation, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Davis, who also relieved Dispatcher Porter on first “CK” Line a few days. B. E. P. Champaign District — Bro. L. L. Bosley is back on first Champaign yard, and Bro. T. F. McNeill on car distributor’s job at Champaign, having relieved the dispatchers for the past two ninths while they were on vaca- tions. Bro. C. L. Harris, agent Savoy, is spending his vacation in the State of Washington, relieved by C. E. Sterr, of Sigel. Bro. R. L. Newman has returned to Tolono, after a few weeks’ sick leave, relieved by Bro. O. J. Glaze, now relieving Bro. F. Hale, second there, visiting his “tootsie wootsie” at Rankin, 111. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1778 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. S. R. Lentz, agent Areola, has gone to the Chicago hospital to recuperate, relieved by Clerk William Davis. Bro. C. W. Furry, who has been relieving Bro. O. D. Keen at Kinmundy nights, is now relieving Bro. R. O. Dornblaser at Edgewood, reported sick. Bro. C. E. McBratney, agent Galton, was off a week, relieved by Mr. W. L. Raney. Louisiana Division — Owing to the illness of the division correspon- dent and other troubles we were not represented in the September Telegrapher; however, we are back on the job with a vengeance and promise to bat over 300 for the balance of the year, then some. As the extreme hot weather is over, O. R. T. meetings at McComb and Jackson will be regular occurrences in future. We had a rousing meet- ing at McComb on September 28th, the first for over three months. Had a good attendance, cleaned up all of the unfinished business and wiped off the slate. Local Chairman Miller’s report of grievances settled was a corker; every one settled satisfactorily and not one lost; which shows that the “old man” is going some. We are glad to see the vacation season over with all the regulars back on the job, settling down to business to compete with the parcel post. Sister Florence Furlow is back much improved in health after a month spent in Colorado and a month with “maw.” She says Canton ain’t such a bad place after all. After a month spent on the Texas-Mexico border watching the battles (?), Bro. Guy Weathersby has returned to that dear old Jackson, Miss., on third trick where he was assigned last month. Canton second, made vacant by Bro. Weathersby going to “JD,” was awarded to ex-Bro. H. E. Hol- liday, whose oflly excuse for falling behind is the old old story, “hard luck.” Ex-Bro. L. L. Cham- bers pleads guilty to the same disease. Distress- ingly tough. Third at Kenner Jet. awarded to Bro. John Youngblood, which leaves first Harahan Jet. on bulletin, giving us the old infield back at “KU” — from Holt to Granberry to Youngblood; double play and no errors. Bro. Irving Cooper, of “BD” New Orleans, spent his vacation in that dear old Way, Miss., motoring over the hills and valleys with the fair ones in his fine touring car. “Red” says nothing doing in the double harness line— the cost of liv- ing is too high. Sister Jessie Tatsom, of “BD” New Orleans, has returned from a vacation spent in Kentucky visiting relatives. A letter each day from Brookhaven of course made the visit more pleasant. Nothing like it. Bros. Jake Bachman, of tlic S. P., and Bro. Haydcl, our oldest extra man, did the relief work in "BD” office. Bro. Harry Hungate, our affable agent at Sum- mit, Miss., and his good wife, have returne 1 from Tennessee, where they spent a month visiting relatives. Bro. Ell/.cy ran the station like a vet- eran while he was away. Bro. W. W. Hill, second Brookhaven, and wife report a fine time visiting home folks in Tennessee, eating chicken, watermelon, etc. Bro. J. B. Magee and family spent a month in Canada and New York, taking in the sights. “JM” is now relieving Bro. Hiram Allen, agent at Independence, who is taking his vacation on the “Little J.” VV'e are glad to announce that it is now Bro. L^le Kemp at Forlorn, Miss., the only night owl on the Yazoo District. “K” says he is going to stay in from now on and he don’t want to be classed with F. K. Martin and Murray Bennett in any more write-ups. The agency at Tougaloo, Miss., was open re- cently but no one applied for it and it was awarded to Mr. Barrett, who is a “hero” of the clerks’ strike some tijne ago. With two “heroes” (one at “RS”) on this division the limit has been reached. Bro. R. A. Ford was the general freight agent at Fernwood, Miss., during September, while Bro. C. S. Rand was taking his vacation. Bro. C. M. Babington, from the N. O. & G. N., is one of our extra men, helping out at Canton until vacancy is filled. The boys were agreeably surprised at our last meeting at McComb with the presence of First Vice-President J. A. Newman, who was in New Orleans with the T. & P. general committee. Bro. Miller induced him to attend the meeting. “Hon- est” John’s talk was a treat and his visit much appreciated. Div. Cor. Mississippi Division — A card from Bro. F. L. Allen, agent Torrance, advises he is enjoying his vacation in Washington and other eastern points. Bro. J. L. Calhoun, catching all the extra work he can handle, is relieving Bro. Rossen at .Grand Jet., on account of sickness, and Bro. Gore at Winona, to attend court. Bro. F. E. Collins, after relieving Bro. Tyler at Pickens and Bro. Buford at Hernando a few days, bid in Coffeeville second, his home town. Bro. Ebcrling, Courtland, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Simpson. Bro. Callaway, agent Oakland, was relieved fif- teen days by Bro. Hamilton. Bro. Schridiner relieved Local Chairman Bull at Grenada while he made a trip over the division. Bro. Simpson relieved Bro. Bryant while on a trip to Memphis. Bro. A. Kcnnard has returned from Colorado, where he has been summering. Recent assignments: Sardis first to Bro. Hufft; Ackerman first to Bro. R. L. White. Send local chairman copy of your bid. All who possibly can should make a special effort to attend meetings, as each member is notified a sufficient time in advance to make preparations to be on hand. Wc must stick together and guard our own interests as no one else will attend to it for us. “BR.” Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. ' 1779 Chicago Great Western R. R. NOTICE. Bro. F. O. Dearborn, of Vincent, Iowa, one of our old and loyal members, has been appointed local chairman of the Western Division, vice Bro. F. B. LeFever, who resigned to accept a promotion in another department. While we were sorry to have a good man like Bro. LeFever vacate the office we were glad to see him promoted, and we believe Bro. Dearborn, who is an active and inter- ested member will fill the bill just as well. We hope each member of the Western will co-operate with Bro. Dearborn and help him in his work. A. L. Coleman, General Chairman. * Northern Division — Bro. H. O. Burlum, agent Hampton, is on leave of absence, relieved by G. A. Smalley, for- mer agent at Randolph. Mr. Turner, from the Santa Fe, lately on second Renova, relieved Bro. A. R. Wilson, third Rice- villc, resigned. Mr. Robertson, from third Nerstrand, is now at Mankato, Bro. E. R. Bailey, second Nerstrand, taking the position of helper there, the night office being discontinued. Dennison nights also closed, Rro. Svenby going to his home at Vlasaty. Mr. Knutson, West Concord, has resigned. Bro. C. H. Kinne, formerly third South St. Paul, now with the Postal there, was recently married at Chicago. Bro. B. B. Johnson, second Mclntire, has returned from his vacation, his relief, H. R. Ran- stad going to Northficld. Harrold Tolstad took Renova second when Bro. Logervall took the agency there. Bro. H. F. Woods expects to relieve Agent Bro. Latimer at Sumner as soon as an operator relieves him. Bro. C. B. Tompkin^, agent Cannon Falls, fook a week’s vacation recently, visiting in the Dakotas. He was relieved by Mr. Timanson, from Ostran- der, who went to Mankato second upon Bro. Tompkins’ return. J. H. Littel, Cannon Falls, resigned, relieved by Bro. G. W. McGuire, who put in twenty-one years’ service for the B. & O., and has been an up-to- date member for twenty-two years. An extra gang has been replacing the fifty-six pound rails with seventy-five pound steel on the branch between Randolph and Red Wing. Mr. Huth is the new man just put on at Man- kato. Thanks to Bro. McGuire for the items from the branch. C. E. N. Southern Division — • We have not had a write-up in Tiie Teleg- rapher for several months, because the brothers do not seem to be interested enough to send in the items to the local chairman as they have been requested frequently to do. One man can not do it alone. Bro. C. Tilp, agent Peru, has returned from an extended vacation, Bro. O. E. Weaver, his relief, going back to second there. Bro. C. B. Pettet, third Afton Jet., resigned, relieved by Mr. Chase. W. P. Oxley, an old-timer on the C. G. W., is now on second Afton Jet., assisting Bro. Ranson with the mail, baggage and passenger transfers from the C. B. & Q. Bro. A. W. L. Reed bid in Gladbrook second. Bro. Lusk, who bid in first Conception, has re- signed and returned to his home in Kansas, re- lieved by Bro. Frye, agent, and he by Mr. Nelson, who promises to soon become a brother and his word is good. Bro. H. F. King, second “CP,” has returned from an enjoyable vacation. Bro. E. D. Spicer, his relief, is now at Rea nights. We are glad to have Bro. King back, as he is a live wire and always ready with a few items. The dearly beloved old depot at Conception, the Wa- bash freight house and the Wabash bridge over the C. G. W. burned September 1st, and the boys are now working in a box car. It is rumored that a nice new union station will be built there soon. There are a great many new men on the division, but it is impossible for us to keep track of all the changes, unless the brothers will send the local chairman the changes when they occur at their stations. Get busy, brothers, and do this, and let’s have the best write-up on the C. G. W. System every month. Div. Cor. Seaboard Air Line Ry, A. & B. Division — We had a splendid meeting at Ohatchie on Sunday, August 24th. Bro. Taylor was able to meet with us again for the first time in three months owing to a severe attack of typhoid fever. We are all glad to see him in our midst once more. He gave us a very interesting talk con- cerning things said and done at the Baltimore convention, and discussed at - length the general standing of the O. R. T. and its financial condition. The meeting lasted about three hours after which Bro. Mears ushered the crowd over to the hotel where a special dinner had been prepared for the occasion. After dinner Bro. Mears took us all out to Ingram Wells, Ohatchie’s famous resort, and, after viewing the wells and grounds, we were taken to Bro. Mears’ home where we were served with all the ice-cold watermelon we could dispense with. I think we left the brother in doubt as to whether we “eat to live” or “live to eat.” Up to the time of this meeting some of our “old stand-patters” had not yet secured their new cards, but we are sure this has been attended to by this time. We still have two nons on this end who have no excuse whatever for not coming in with us. The knowledge gained and the general good time to be had at our monthly meetings is more than worth the price of admission, to say nothing of the greater benefits shared by members. It appears that the Georgia State law, prohibit- ing the movement of freight trains on Sundays Digitized by CiOOQle

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1780' The Railroad Telegrapher. has recently been repealed. Heretofore those at one-man stations have* been able to enjoy a little freedom on Sundays, being on duty only long enough to meet passenger trains, but now it is work seven days in the week again with no recrea- tion, as many of us are unable financially to lose our meager salaries long enough to visit our loved ones or take a couple of weeks off hunting or fishing. Those who are married (about 75 per cent) simply can not afford it without its working a hardship on us for a long period afterwards. A man accomplishing no more in life than a mere existence is doing himself and family an injustice although laboring under circumstances which he has no control. We spend the most important part of our lives in the service — that period in which ideas are formed which maps out a man’s life, and it is then too late to undertake some- thing else, in which we might be able to achieve greater things. Our committee will be going up again in a very short time, and we should send up a strong peti- tion to the management for two weeks’ vaqation with pay, which we had up last year, but was not granted. We need it and need it badly, and this will only be asking for the same privileges that other roads are granting their employes. These two weeks’ vacation should be made com- pulsory and no one allowed to take the money instead, except in cases where the shortage of men or some other good cause makes it impossible to relieve a man when his vacation is due. Every station agent at least should be interested in this movement, and I would be glad to hear from others on the subject. Let us go to work at it now and discuss it at every meeting, so that we may be able to present a solid front at the begin- ning of the new year. Cert. 887. Richmond District — I have looked The Telegrapher over month after month for a write-up of this district, only to be disappointed. Brothers, let us all jot down “the observations” in our vicinity and send them to our local chairman for publication, so the boys on other roads will know that we are still in existence. The section foremen have just gotten an increase of $3.00, making their minimum $58.00 a month, with a house furnished and Sundays off, while we farc struggling along with a $60.00 minimum, work- ing 365 days in the year and paying house rent to boot. No wonder extra men are scarce. If you haven’t got that card, now is the time to get it. We need your co operation and help to push our cause forward. There’s absolutely no reason why we should not be paid as much as the neigh- boring roads pay their men. This road runs through one of the richest sec- tions in the United States, "the garden .spot of the world.” Go after ‘he nuns, brothers, and remem- ber the motto: “No card, no favors.” Bro. Jenkins, second Petersburg, off two weeks on a trip to Florida, was relieved by Extra Mc- Pherson. LaCrosse third on bulletin, vice Mr. Wray, resigned to attend school. Bro. Burdick, second Alberta, on his honey- moon, was relieved by Extra Kidd. Bro. Keeton, third McKenney, is also a newlywed. Congratula- tions, boys. Bro. Crews, second McKenney, is back from a recent illness, much improved. Bro. Coleman, agent Grandy, on a ten-day trip' to New York, was relieved by Extra McPherson. “A Booster.” Florida Division — Braddock, third “Z” Ocala, Fla., is wearing “creased trousers” and “Impcrator” neckties lately, and the boys are fearing they will have to “chip in” on some presents soon. Get me? Bryant, first “Z,” spent his vacation on Lookout Mountain, New York and White Springs. Sid Haile, our genial agent at “Z,” had to send his Jersey cow to pasture in the country to recuperate, “ ’cause she wouldn’t give no milk.” Bro. Baskin, at the junction, was relieved by Mr. Neall. I’ll land him if I have to walk the four miles ten times to do it. Bro. Padgett, Anthony, on vacation, has entered the mercantile business at Wildwood. We wish bim every success. He was relieved by Mr. Rick- erson, agent Summerfield, and he by Bro. Prince, recently married. Congratulations. Miss Eagan, agent Campville, is on vacation, visiting Buffalo. Understand our efficient chief dispatcher, E. T. Gibson, is to join the benedicts soon. Congratula- tions. Dispatcher Bob Howell has returned from an enjoyable trip to the far West. The employes’ meetings the superintendent is having now are mutually beneficial, and we hope they will continue. Everybody is pleased to know that “the lim- ited” trains — Nos. 9 and 10 — are to kept on the the year ’round. This is .a good advertisement for the road. We are always glad to answer the phone or otherwise give information about “the limited,” and it makes us feel good to know we are working for the leading road in our town or territory. Thanks to the management for this. Bro. F. W. Brown, local chairman, Cedar Key, expects to hold a rousing big meeting in the near future. Just as soon as Bro. Cumming can visit our division, proper and sufficient notice will be given, and the membership all urged to be present. Superintendent Parsons and ether officials will receive an invitation to address the boys. Cert. 854. Ulster & Delaware R. R. Bro. H. Ennist, of Grand Gorge, went to the sea shore for a few days, relieved by Mr. Falk. Bro. Henson has resigned second Phoenicia to engage in business at that place. We all wish Dick good luck. Boys, when you want a good smoke, buy one of “Henson’s Best,” or the “U. D” Special. Bro. Close has resumed duty at Onconta third, Bro. Burroughs returning to Bloomvillq, Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1781 Woodstock station is now solid, and there are mighty few nons left on this road. Bro. Gellner, of Haines Falls, on six months’ leave, contemplates going south for the winter. It is rumored that several others also intend going south. Following ^re successful bidders: Bro. Winchell, relief telegrapher; Bro. Palmer, Siding 19; Bro. Lafferty, Kaaterskill station; Bro. Roosa, Cold Brook; Bro. T. Ennist, Phoenicia second; Mr. McDermott, Grand Gorge. Just one year ago we secured our first schedule, and we are to be congratulated on what the O. R. T. has accomplished. Just consider the above positions that were advertised and bid in. The company is acting fair and square and is living up to the rules, and every man should appreciate this, in his work, by doing his very best. We are now working under our winter time- table, and most of the summer men have been re- leased. Bro. Fuller, at “KN,” is starting a home for cats, and has five in his freight house now. He will accept billing and expense on all stray cats sent to him. Please order another book of O R. T. tickets if you think you can sell them. This is one of the ways of raising money used by nearly , every church, society or organization. Each member should do his duty in this respect. “Ike.” Kanawha & Michigan Ry. Our committee met the management September 1st and reached a settlement September 10th, securing a 10 per cent increase over our former schedule, also some improvements and working conditions, which became effective September 1st, 1913. Brothers will receive a copy of the new schedule in a week or two. Inasmuch as the management has consented to these improvements over our former schedule, we must all show our appreciation by giving the very best service possible. The success of our committee in securing these improvements should arouse the nons along the road and cause them to think how little they did to help secure this increase, which should not benefit them, as per the old proverb: “The Lord helps those who help themselves,” and they should come in now and do their part. Bro. John Ley, second Glouster, while on his vacation, spent a few days in Charleston, shaking hands with former acquaintances. Bro. McGuchen, agent and first Black Betsey, is off on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. Pete Thomas, from second, and he by Bro. McGill, from Dunbar nights, closed on account of the scarcity of operators. Mr. Dick, from Smithers second, bid in Morris street block office, relieving Mr. Edwards, a be- ginner, from Leon. Mr. Dick promises to come on the right side pay-day. He is entirely welcome. Mr. Jonas, a new man, is now on second Smithers. Brothers, wake up, and when a new man comes on this division, find out if he is a brother, and let your local chairman know it, for we don’t want to do anyone the injustice of calling him “mister” when he is a brother. Mr. Welch, first Dickinson, enjoying eight hours a day, had his salary raised $6.50 on September 1st It is becoming a necessity that we should exercise our motto: “No card, no favors.” We need the nons with us to get better conditions, and they should understand and take advantage of the wage earners’ friendly appeal. Extra Dispatcher Thompson, relieving Third Trick Dispatcher Ray McKnight, was relieved at “RN” by Bill Allen, relief agent. Bro. t Amos England has been on the hop all summer relieving different men along the line. Amos is one of those old-timers who carried an up-to-date for about eighteen years. These arc the kind of men who do things. It is rumored that one of the brothers down the line is teaching students. We hope that the report that he has broken his obligation is exaggerated. If not, we advise him to discontinue this before summary action is taken. Bro. Elmer Dent, third Chauncey, is on his vacation, relieved by Mr. Carter. Bro. Paul Rutherford, operator Hobson dis- patcher’s office, has resigned his position to study dentistry. I hope none of the brothers have been slighted in this write-up. I am anxious to see our division represented each month. Cert. 235. Kanawha & Michigan Notes — Bro. L. F. Romine, first Chauncey, off recently, was relieved by Bro. L. H. Bingman, relieved by Mr. Noble, who also relieved Bro. Dunfee, third Dexter, a few days recently. Bro. Dent, third Chauncey, attending the Athens fair, was relieved by JE. J. Carter. Bro. G. W. Johnson, agent Albany, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Ross. Bro. W. H. Plummer, agent Rutland, also on vacation, was relieved by Bro. England, relief agent. Bro. C. R. Dent bid in first Glouster. Telegraph job in dispatcher’s office at Hobson is on bulletin, ex-Bro. Rutherford having resigned there to enter a dental college. Bro. N. Kimberling, third Pt. Pleasant, visited his parents at Arbucklc, September 20th. Miss Ruby Yates, of Woods, visited her brother, Bro. D. E. Yates, agent at Brosia, recently. Bro. W. P. Flack, agent Leon, on vacation, was relieved by J. W. Hooper, who also relieved Bro. Fred Holstein, agent Arbuckle, while off recently. Bro. Harry Roush, Rumer nights, visited his parents in New Haven, September 14th. Bro. Ray Capehart, agent at Plymouth for the past two years, has resigned and accepted a posi- tion as bookkeeper for the Enterprise Grocery Co., at Pt. Pleasant. Success to you, brother. Bro. B. F. McGucken is back at Black Betsey agency again, having recovered from a threatening attack of fever. 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1782 The Railroad Telegrapher. ber 1st, and a revision of our schedule, a copy of which will be mailed to each of us soon. To show both the committee and the company our apprecia- tion of this increase let us endeavor at all times to give our best service, as they both have a right to expect us to do this for the concessions granted us. This is our first write-up for a number of months. If you brothers will forward a few items to the local chairman or myself we will try and have a write-up oftener. C. H. Q., Cert. 128. Toledo & Ohio Central R. R. There are a few good jobs open here, as teleg- raphers are scarce here at present. The few nons left have nearly all promised to come in and help us get our raise. Mr. Carson, a new man, is on third Kile, vice W. J. Polley, discharged. Carson will come in soon. Mr. Westlake has been having quite a bit of bad luck, but will be with us later. Bro. Sheldon, second Kenton, on short vacation, was relieved by Bro. Wilkins, who will go to “FD” shortly. Bro. J. R. Burke is going to Fultonham, as Mr. Thomas’ clerk. We wish him the best of success. I would like to hear from some of the branch members — “BF” and some more. Come on, boys, and help us have a good write-up. Land that non working with you and get him in to help us get what we are going up for. Bro. L. D. Shafer, second Kile, bid on Thurston. He better stay here with us or first thing we know there will be one more in the ranks of “hen pecked hubbies." Mr. Bohen, towerman at "MF," has again laid off on account of sickness. We hope he will soon be back on duty. Mr. Swartze has second “MV” regular, and Bro. Alexander is on first. Business is getting heavy ^over here now and I hear there are going to be some more changes made shortly. We hope business gets good enough to warrant more money for us. “For pork is high and nothing is low. And here is to you for I must go.” Mutt, Cert. 337. Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Ry. HAS THE O. R. T. PAID YOU ANYTHING ON DIVISION 119? Now, Mr. Non. get your pencil: Supposing you had joined us July 1, 1911, let us see if you have had any returns whatever on your investment or have you simply increased your chances of enter- ing the “pearly gates” when the time comes, on the strength of your charity in donating to such an organization, hirst we will consider the cost. Dues, $7.00 semi-annually, exclusive of insurance, which pays for itself and no sane man would be without it. The following is the cost of a “card** or dues: Table I. July 1, 1911, to December 31, 1911 $7.00 January 1, 1912, to December 31, 1912 14.00 January 1, 1913, to December 31, 1913 14.00 Total $35.00 Thirty-five dollars for two and one-half years, from July 1, 1911, to December 31, 1913, and remember that pays you up to January 1, 1914, and we are only considering the profit or loss, as the case may be, up to August 31, 1913. The profits secured by the Order are as follows: November 1, 1911, a raise of $2.50 on the mini- mum of $52.50, making it $55.00; December 1, 1912, another $2.50, making an increase over the minimum in force at the time with which we are dealing of $5.00. Now, gentle non, take a slant at the following scale of increases: Table II. November and December, 1911; January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, 1912; total thirteen months at $2.50 per month $32.50 December, 1912; January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August, 1913; total nine months at $5.00 per month 45.00 Total increase for time under consideration. $77.50 There we have a gross profit of $77.50 against a loss of $35.00, leaving a net profit of $42.50, on an investment of $35.00 running two years and one-half, not to mention numerous betterments of working conditions worth many times that amount to the majority of us. Now, as a purely business proposition, “Don’t you really want to be one of us?” Of course you may have shared the profit and none of the loss, thus leaving you a wider margin of profit. But that is the doctrine and creed of a “sponger,” and the world loves (?) a “sponger” — just about as much as you yourself respect one. Supposing all of us had sat and refused to risk a little of this world’s goods in the attempt to better ourselves and incidentally a few parasites (though, thank goodness, they are mighty few at present, for we are certainly growing); supposing that the O. R. T. had never been undertaken. “Supposing” is as far as any of us would care to go, for you can easily figure it out for yourself, and it is not a pleasant subject for thought, much less for discussing. These tables will give you a faint idea of some of the blessings of this world (which, by the way, are not overly numerous) that you are throwing away. Get those “lamps” of yours shined up a little. Before many moons we will have a few more changes for the better. Better get that card now. Digitized by ViOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1783 Duluth- Superior Division — Bro. Mitchell bid in Kettle River agency, re- lieved at Moose Lake by H. E. Plummer, a B. R. T. man from the Northwestern, Bro. T. F. Michaelson being assigned an agency on the new Fordville-Drake line. Bro. Sutherland, of Twenty-eighth street, to Federal Dam second, resigned, succeeded by Bro. P. E. Lansberry, of the South Shore, Houghton, Mich., Bro. Brusse going to “SA” days. Agent C. Baldwin, of Plummer, bid in Remer agency. B. James relieved J. G. Mersey at Bain, who bid in McGrath agency. Bro. O. Heifer, relieved on third Twenty-eighth street by W. P. Clark, a new man, is relieving Bro. Hamplon at “SU,” who has taken a month off to visit with friends and relatives at Evans- ville, Ind., his home. Bro. C. M. Rayner bid in Bowlus agency, re- lieved at “Q” by Bro. Osborne, from Bemidji, pending bids. Wahkon agency was bid in by a new man from the Minnesota Division. Agent Gimpser, of Albany, assigned an agency on the new Fordville-Drake line, and “BN” is up for bids. Thanks to “JS,” “VC” and “X” for tlie notes given. Cert. 795. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Bro. F. P. Collins, agent Packwaukee, off several days on account of the sickness and death of his brother at Superior, was relieved by Mr. Thomas. Bro. F. H. Cramer, agent Coloma, off several weeks, taking in county fairs, playing with the Coloma band, was relieved by ex-Bro. Powell, who resigned several years ago and is now farm- ing near there. A. E. Baker, agent Endeavor, on vacation sev- eral weeks, was relieved by John Goodman, former helper at Lomira. Davis, third Stockton, called to Marion, Ohio, on account of his brother being injured, was re- lieved by Mr. Albright. Bro. O. A. Devercaux bid in Waupaca agency, relieving Mr. Roe, gone to Vesper as relief agent, relieved as agent Rockefeller by A. H. Lapoint pending bulletin. Bro. D, D. Delong, second Waupaca, on fifteen days’ trip to Great Falls, Seattle, Portland and Albany, Ore., relieved by L. L. Larson. Bro. H. B. Breeden, agent Sheridan, and bride, spent their honeymoon at Niagara Falls and other points East; relieved by Vern L. Peterson, and he at Nelsons nights by L. L. Larson, and later by Mr. Larson’s brother, L. L. going to second Waupaca. A. J. Althaus, third Neenah, while off several weeks on his honeymoon, was relieved by Messrs. Lapoint, Beaman and Uvass respectively. Bro. W. A. McWright, second South Oshkosh, off several weeks, was relieved by Connor, who later resigned, relieved by Bro. H. S. Day; he on third Medina Jet. by Bro. Dennil, who later re- signed, relieved by Beaman. Please note it is Bro. Day now. It is also Bro. A. E. Bialkowosky, third Shops yard. Bro. E. W. Wilson, agent North Fond du Lac, resigned and gone to the C. & N. W. at Depere, relieved by C. J. Wightman pending bulletin. Geo. Walker, train dispatcher at Shops for past fifteen or sixteen years, has been pensioned; Neubecker now working regular trick, 'relieved on sounth end message wire days by J. H. Bums pending bulletin, and he on the owl job by Wm. Christel; he on first Waupaca by Frank Runte, relieved on third there by I. B. Erickson, and he on second Medina Jet. by J. R. Ibsen. Bro. L. G. Althaus, third Shops yard, off a few days, later resigned, was relieved by Bro. A. E. Bialkowosky on bid; he on* second there by Mr. Taylor, a new man, later resigned, relieved by Bro. Olson pending bulletin. Bro. Bialkowosky, off sick a few days, was relieved by Bro. Althaus. who goes to the W. U. in Milwaukee shortly. F. E. JJuttke, first Shops yard, off a few days on account of death, was relieved by Bro. Dennil. We desire to offer our congratulations to Bros. H. B. Breeden, Geo. A. Meyer and L. G. Althaus, who were recently married, with our best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Moraska, second Schleisingervillc, on vacation, was relieved by Lapoint, later by Carpenter, and he on third by Bro. Schaefer. Later Carpenter was off several weeks, relieved by Otto A. Knaack. Mr. Heisdorf, agent Rugby Jet., was off several weeks, relieved by Bro. A. N. Theisen, and he on second by Bro. Schaefer, later by Morrison. A. S. Pittinger, on first Burlington temporarily, has resigned and gone to the A. T., & S. F., re- lieved by Morrison, later by A. H. Lapoint, Mor- rison going to second Rugby Jet. Bjjo. C. M. Gilman bid in Hilbert Jet. agency, relieved on second Wheeling by Bro. Chas. E. Eckerd on bid. A new “beanery” is under construction at Kolze and the depot at Forest Park is being remodeled. Bros. F. P. Collins, D. D. Delong. A. T. Meyer and O. F. Loek sent in items this month. Thanks, come again. Jack Frost, Cor. L. E. & W. Ry. Sandusky Division — Bro. J. R. Reed, while on vacation, spent a few days at Niagara Falls, also a few days with rela- tives at Muncie, Ind., relieved by F. M. Toeppe, extra, relieved on second Bluffton, Ohio, by Teleg- rapher Lathan, extra, now second trick man at St. Marys, on account of sickness. Mr. Lawrence, Bluffton, Ohio, third, was off a few days attending the Elks' carnival and jubilee at Findlay, Ohio. Mr. Toeppe also relieved Mr. Weed, agent Vick- ery, Ohio, a few days. Boys, get after the three “misters” at Bluffton, Ohio. Their hearts are apparently in the right place, and all they need is to be shown. Mr. Toeppe says we can call him brother in the near Digitized by CiOOQle

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1784 The Railroad Telegrapher. future. We also have a promise from the operator at Celina to “come across.” Sugar beets will ‘soon begin to move and keep the boys all busy on the east end of this division, especially at Fremont and Findlay, where factories are located. I wish you boys would get busy and let me know * of all the changes and any other news that would be of interest. It’s pretty hard to get a write-up without your assistance; so get in the harness. We can have a nice write-up each month if we get together with our news. The old saying is “Two heads are better than one.” Now, boys, if two are better than one, why aren’t more better? Or, like the Dutchman says, “better yet.” Don’t fail to get after the nons; we need them in our business. Local Chairman, Cert. 134. C., R. I. & P. Ry. General Offices — Chicago — Bro. Flanagan spent a few days sight- seeing at Niagara Falls. Bro. Rice is back at work after spending a month with relatives in Missouri. Miss Madge O’Crady, our chief messenger, has returned from a month's visit with his sister in New York, and is looking fine. Bro. Ulerich was off a few days’ visiting his old home town in Indiana. Expect “SI” has some fish stories to tell now. Bro. Simonds was off for two weeks on the sick list. Bro. O’Conner, recently married, is spending his honeymoon in California. Business is heavy, good operators as “scarce as hens’ teeth,” and the boys are making lots of over- time on account of working short-handed; but it’s mighty hard-earned money. Little Rock — Bro. E. R. Mitchell resumed duty on September 25th, after spending ninety days’ vacation in Virginia. J. S. Watkins relieved Bro. J. P. Kelly a week while the latter was hunting in eastern Arkansas. Reports killing one deer. Mr. Jlarris, from the Cotton Belt, relieved Bro. “BG” w’hilc he visited home folks at Lonoke a few days. Goodland — Bro. Reynolds has returned to Flag- ler, Bro. George Manion having returned from the dispatcher’s office. Bro. Tracey spent two weeks with friends at Mercer, Mo. Bro. Ray Manion, who spent a month with his brother in Hibbing, Minn., took in the State fair at St. Paul on his return. Manager Liptrap has “gone back to Dixie” for a month, to look after his orange grove in Florida. He expects to visit the Isle of Pines before his return. Bro. Powers spent a few days with friends in Denver recently. Business was heavy during August and Sep- tember. We are expecting some difficulty getting men, as the D. & R, G., with a minimum of $‘'5.00, has been working short-handed. Herington — Bro. Ingram went to Glasgow and registered. Says he had a fine trip. Bro. “Happy'” Pearsall recently spent a few days with home folks at Lincolnville. Bro. J. S. Smith has returned to Fort Worth. He will probably go back with the T. & P. Bro. Lowe was off several weeks on a trip to St. Paul and Minneapolis, with various stops and lay-overs. Bro. C. R. Jones, second wire chief, made a short visit home to Keokuk, September 1st. Bro. C. A. Peterson is doing relief work here while the boys are laying off. Bro. Allen, relieved on third wire job by Bro. Hogewoning, is back on his old telegraph trick. Fairbury — Sister Dolly Richardson, on the train wire job in “F” the past two months, will go to Dewitt as soon as relieved here. Broj Phlegar, relieving Third Trick Dispatcher Bishop, on vacation, will return to “F” in a few days. Manager Corp, oft vacation, was relieved by Bro. Stevens. Bro. W. R. Johnson, formerly of Phillipsburg, now has a regular job in this office, and has moved his family here. Second Wire Chief Stevens visited relatives at Almcna, Kan., recently. Bro. J. R. Tucker, formerly in this office, is now working at “MS,” Des Moines. Work has commenced on the new passenger sta- tion here, to be completed by February 1, 1914. This will be a modern building in every respect, 40 by 135 feet, and two stories* high. It will be occupied by the superintendents, dispatchers, telegraphers, trainmaster and roadmasters. # Bro. “Walt” Graham expects to take two weeks’ vacation the last half of October. Local Chairman Rollins and family were in town recently. Trenton, Mo. — Bro. W. F. Rush has returned from a short vacation, relieving Bro. Brewer, who is off with a bad ankle. Bro. W. L. Cazel has returned from a two weeks’ trip to his home in Chicago and the East, accompanied by his wife. Bro. E. O. Schrieber visited his parents at St. Joseph a few days. Bro. R. L. McClain is now doing the train- order stunt. Bro. Joseph H. Powers is our famous “owl.” Bro. W. V. Davenport, local 7 East, will be off sixty days soon now, with his family in St. Louis, where they are having a specialist look after the health of their daughter. We all unite in wishing for the best results in this. Bro. R. C. Brewer, 33 East, is off with a kink in the hind leg. Bro. R. G. Peyton is making extensive repairs to his home on Tinsman avenue. He says the fish still bite good, and the hunting season is near at hand, so there will be plenty to eat on his ranch. When he cornes home with the “Ford” loaded with game, we better call a special meeting at his house about meal time. Don’t forget, brothers, that the second trick is heavy, and help from the line on wire trouble Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1785 saves a lot. We must hang together more right now than ever. Keep after the non working with you all the time. “In union there is strength,” and strength we must have. With all sincerity and spirit we are giving the very best we have all the time, and we want all we can get for this labor. If there were no unions, none of us would be working the regular hours we now have, re- gardless of our adaptability to handle our assigned duties. Organized labor is recognized by the sig- natures of the officials to the schedule. This alone should be sufficient inducement for# the nons to come in and assist us in our efforts to help them. El Reno, Okla. — The telegraph department moved into the new office building on August 10th, mak- ing a long-needed and much-expected improvement in some conditions at this point. While we have considerable more equipment than we had at the old stand, the force remains the same — eleven operators, including the following, who are worthy of mention in our great and greedily devoured monthly publication: H. T. Snodgrass, “NS;” P. L. Peacher, “P;” G. A. Barnard, “ND;” J. J. Hayes, “H;” J. R. Melbourne, “MO;” R. M. Browning, “RM;” Z. W. Davis, “Z.” Business continues very good, and the boys are all working all the overtime they can stand, one or two having to take some they really didn’t want. Bro. “Z” came in for the most of it on account of his being on an early morning trick. The entire family of the Third District is now located in one building, and everything is pro- gressing nicely. We still have four nons in this* office, as hard to approach on the subject of a solid line-up as Stonewall Jackson was in '63, but all hands are after them at every turn and hope to get them in at an early date, as we have a thousand approaches to any argument they can present. Mr. Rippon has been with us since before last Christmas; Mr. Woodward came early in the year; ex-Bro. Sulli- van has been around here for “steen” years; we hope they will soon hear the alarm, get solid and everybody pull together. The interest that these nons take in what the committee is doing toward the revision of a sched- ule is almost a joke. They want all the benefits they can possibly get without putting up anything for them. Bro. Browning has sold his cafe, purchased an auto and is now doing a daily spin. We are won- dering if he intends entering the races at Okla- homa City during the State fair, which opens shortly. Bro. Davis, off sixty days recently, put in thirty of them before going broke, taking in Dennison, Dallas and a few other points in Texas. lie re- ports Dallas awful dry after 9:30 p. m. and on Sunday. Bro. Barnard is having considerable trouble % with his eyes, having to resort to glasses, and has made several trips to a» specialist in Oklahoma City undergoing treatment. We all trust he will soon be O. K., as he is one of the good ones you can’t keep down. Bro. Browning’s return cuts out one of the nons, and Mrs. Skinner’s resuming duty displaced Mr. Sanford, one of the men at the passenger station, which was closed when the new building was moved into. We are holding monthly meetings at this point, and generally have a good crowd, but would like to see it doubled. Think it over, boys; you won’t lose anything. Topeka — Bro. Badsky, “BO,” is with us again, making old “KI” about solid once more. Bro. Hattwick has returned from an enjoyable « visit to Pennsylvania. Bro. Tom Harper, who returned from ninety days in Colorado with “the wanderlust” still in his system, worked a few days and “blew” for Texas on another lay-off. Bro. O’Grady is still enjoying himself up in Nebraska and Minnesota. Mr. Ekel emulated the example of Bro. O’Con- ner, of Chicago, in a matrimonial way, but has failed to provide himself with an up-to-date as yet. Let us hope the influence of a good woman may have the desired result. Business is very heavy, and some of the boys are working lots of overtime. Christmas will soon be here, and the extra money will come in handy. Bro. Allen finally got relief in Chicago and is now handling one of the owl tricks, with Bro. Le- Roy Rice on the other one. Bro. Reggie Herbert, of Kansas City, is now here on extra. To the brothers who assisted in this write-up sincerest thanks are extended. Come again next month, boys, and let’s make it good all the time. Our general committee is now in Chicago await- ing a date with the management. We expect an amicable settlement of the pending negotiations. Three months seems like a long time to wait, but is not unreasonably long when we consider all that has transpired in that time. For any benefits we may receive our thanks and appreciation will be due to our general chairman, general secretary and treasurer, and the balance of the committee, who, by their tireless, unceasing efforts, will be able to bring about desired results. Every man should accept what is apportioned him, secure in the knowledge that the very best attainments were accomplished without fear or favoritism, and work jointly with our brothers to the best of our ability to obtain other things de- sired at the next opportunity without any dis- satisfaction, “knocking” or nursing sore spots. It’s a physical impossibility to please everyone every time, and nothing is gained by “knocking.” while “boosting” and united effort is bound to win out in the end. We should start right now to build up our organization for the future, and the best way to do this is for everybody to work to the same end. Division 126 is now in excellent condition and we must keep it that way and have the few nons still with us understand that “No card, no favors” means exactly what it portends, and that means to have ho communication with them except in so far as the transaction of busi- ness demands. I think a good motto for us would be “Unionism or ostracism.” Cert. 1927. Digitized by UiOOQle

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1786 The Railroad Telegrapher. Chicago Terminal and Illinois Division — Bro. H. L. Kislig, third Union Station Joliet, has resigned, and is now telegrapher for the Illinois Steel Co. at Joliet. Success, “KS.” Bro. O. G. Harvey has returned to the Rock Island and is now on third Bureau, vice O. Goyer, with Bro. J. R. McEvoy on second there, vice Bro. Stage. Bro. H. W. Voss is now with the W. U. at Geneseo, relieved on Silvis first pending bids by Bro. J. R. Teeters, from Des Moines, whom the Iowa Division boys lined up. The Illinois Divi- sion tHed to hard enough when he was here before. Bro. J. C. Peterson bid in Rockdale second, and E. L. Foster third Fifth street, Rock Island. It’s time for a card, old top. No one having bid in the position at Silvis shops, throws the telegraphing on the boys at Silvis. Bishop Hill and Taylor Ridge agencies are up for bids. Bro. Edwards was over the division recently and captured about eight of the nons for whom the local chairman had the trap all set. Conic again, “Bill/* make another clean-up and see if wc can’t exterminate the name of “non” on this division. Boys, don’t forget about the new card, June 30th to January 1st. Look at your card and see if it is up to date. It costs high to join over again, while it only takes “six beans” to put yourself up to date now. Cert. 309. Missouri Division — Bro. L. J. White bid in Spickards agency, Bro. Spaulding, temporary agent, going to East Pleasant Plains. Local Chairman W. II. Plum spent a thirty days’ successful hunting and fishing trip around La Porte, Colo., relieved by Bro. C. M. Selix, now working as relief agent. Bro. G. N. Garrett bid in Unionvillc agency. Let’s get busy, boys, and see if we can have Lineville and Udell third on bulletin. Remember, boys, “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor. Iowa Division — • Bro. A. I). Martin, third Burlington street sta- tion, Iowa City, and bride, visited his people at Grant City, Mo., on their honeymoon. # Their many friends wish them a happy wedded life. Bro. McLelland. of the Frisco, is now on Iowa City third, vice Bro. F. E. Burke. Bro. I. Swartswood, second Grinnell, has re- turned from his two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. F. Brennan, of Detroit. Agent C. W. Phi nicy, of West Liberty, was a recent Des Moines visitor. Bro. and Mrs. !•'. K. Kuhns, of Iowa City, arc enjoying a vacation in the southland. They arc visiting in New Orleans, Havana and other points of interest. \V. P. Masters, formerly ot Iowa City, recently keeping a store at Underwood, is now at Grinnell extra. Bro. J. E. Willetts has been transferred from Casey to Brooklyn. General Secretary and Treasurer Edwards made a trip over this division recently. Bros. H. O. Lorenzcn and M. E. Wallace have been appointed assistant local chairmen for this division. Don’t fail to keep them posted on any news in your vicinity. Bros. C. E. Ramsay and W. L. White, and Agent Phinley, Ticket Clerk Beach and Vardmaster Hays, of West Liberty, and Bro. T. E. Burke, ot Iowa City, went to Glasgow, Mont., recently and registered for the land drawing in the Ft. Peck Indian reservation. Bro. R. H. Gould is on second Iowa City again after a three months’ leave. He has enrolled at the S. U. I. for a course in electrical engineering. It is now Bros. Tollman at Colfax, Stone at Hancock, Pigg at Carson and Robinson at Marne. A. II. Delay, at Kellogg several years ago, is now on second Colfax. Bro. IL M. Hanson, first Avoca, has been as- signed Casey, Iowa, agency. Bro. C. K. Leimbach, first Iowa City, was being carried rapidly down stream recently by a thirty- eight-pound fish in the Iowa River when his com- panion rescued hitn — but the fish got away. If any of you boys haven’t paid your dues for the current term do so at once to avoid becoming delinquent. Brothers, send all the news of interest you can to the local chairman at “IC” by the twentieth, so as to have a nice write-up each month. Cert. 241. Minnesota Division — R. T. Gorman, third Inver Grove, is relieving the dispatchers at Manly, relieved by Ray Regan, a new man. Time table and train orders have been abolished between Inver Grove and Newport, the operator at Inver Grove being “block director” having charge of the movement of trains between those points. Bro. B. J. Steele is on first and Bro. M. S. O’Connor on second. Brothers, get after those men on the north end and stay with them until you land them and make this division *solid. Understand there is a fone at Modart and one conductor up that way takes his own orders. Give the local chairman a note on this and see if it can not be remedied. We want what is coming to us. Conductors get paid for running their trains and not for taking our places. Bro. Chadwick, of Comus, made a trip to Owatonna on his gas car recently. Bros. K. IL Arrow-smith and J. D. Harris at Ellendale, both secured good wide carriage type- writers cheap, and Bro. C. G. Cunningham, of Owatonna, has one coming. Any brother wanting a pood machine should write them. Bro. Kirkpatrick, second Curtis, has been on liu- sick list for some time. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1787 Mr. Flatt, third Glenville, has resigned. Want to thank Bro. Suddendorf for the items he sent in, and hope others will also send in a few each month. It only takes a few minutes each month to write them up and if we aft help we can have a good write-up in every issue of the journal. Bro. J. W. Kennedy, agent Nora Springs, spent several days at the Minnesota State Fair, relieved by II. A. Percy, former agent there, who is now on a farm close by. * E. T. Stile, helper at Marble Rock, has gone to Britt, Iowa, as operator for the C. M. & St. P. S. L. Bailey, agent Rock Falls, has bought some land to build a house on. We hope he will soon be able to join the O. R. T. . Bro. M. II. Chuker, third Rockford, had an operation performed on his nose for adenoids recently. We hope he is all O. K. again. Chief Dispatcher Heath, on vacation, was re- lieved by H. W. Walters, relieved by Second Trick Dispatcher Tjaydcn, and he by Extra Dispatcher Gruver. Everyone come in with a few items now and let’s have a big write-up next month. W. J. K., Cert. 266. Dakota Division — Bro. Peterson has returned to Ottosen, Bro. Farrington going to Palmer regular. Bro. Copp, agent Rossie, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Walker, a new man. Agent Shoafstall, of Maclay, has gone to Pella. We hope the boys on the Des Moines Division have better luck landing him than we did. Bro. Dugan relieved Bro. Lockwood as agent at Sibley. Mr. Lankmark is now at Lester. Business is picking up on the Sibley branch. Trainmaster Haldeman says they expect to move Fourth Division grain over this line soon. Fire the latter part of August destroyed the Sibley mill and elevator, and the boys had to work hard to save the depot. Helper Jett, from Armstrong, is now relieving at Maclay. Bro. Gavin has been checked in at Holmes agency. Bro. Wald relieved at Trosky while Bro. Stanley relieved Thorndike at Bricelyn a couple of weeks. Bro. Reese is back at Reading, Mr. Kleveter going to Soo Falls as bill clerk. Bro. Kroll was reinstated at Garner, relieving Mr. Murphy, resigned. Bro. Cross at Graettinger pit, later agent at Somers, has gone to the Des Moines Valley Division. Bro. Welsh, a new man from the Iron Mountain, is the new man on third Estherville. Bro. Laude- mau, relieving at Conger, goes to Ellsworth second. Both these are new tricks just opened. I wish to thank the brothers who helped out with the write-up this month. Come again. Our committee is again in Chicago after a new schedule. If there is any of the brothers on this division who have not sent in their dues for the current term they should do so at once. Just got out the schedule for 1910 and 1912 and see how much of a raise you got. Then get out your money order book and send a “MO” to Bro. Ed- wards. If you don’t keep your dues paid up we may get back to where we were ten years ago. Div. Coa. Arkansas Division — I wish to thank Bros. Minich, of Roland, and Eikleberry, of Havana, for their contribution of notes this month, which shows they appreciate the work of our Order, and wish to do more than merely carry an up-to-date. Bro. Perry, third Havana, on vacation, was re- lieved by Ross Weiss, Argenta. O. E. McGugan, third Heth, visited his father at Havana a few days. Bro. Gunn, of Carlisle, bid in Roland agency. Glad to see a brother land this job. Brothers, get after the nons on the west end between Little Rock and Booneville. They have been taking the money out of the pockets of the O. R. T. brothers long enough. See that they get a card. “No card, no favors” should be our motto all the time. Several new men are with us now who have never belonged. You good brothers working beside them show them the light and get their applications at once. Sangster at Danville contemplates going to Booneville agency, if Mr. Briggs takes the cotton job. Brothers, keep your eye on Danville and put in your bid for that job, as it is one of the plums of the west end. Waveland depot, nearing completion, will be another nice job on the west end for some good brother. Bid on it when the bulletin shows up. J3ro. Jones is back on second Danville, relieve 1 by Cross on Lonoke third pending assignment. Bro. Minich is back on second Roland. He is tired of boarding and is probably contemplating bidding in a fair maiden. He and Bro. Eikleberry, of Havana, are the two assistants on the west end to take any notes you boys may have. Just call them on the wire or write and give them any news for the jourial you can think of. Bro. Fornsby, second Lonoke, will please send me a few items each month for the east end, and the two branch lines. You boys on east end please give Bro. Fornsby any news you can for the journal and remember, brothers, to get them to me by the twentieth of each month. I will try my best to handle the branch and also the Malvern and Camden line which will open up for business October 1st. We have a non at Roland and I understand he is a first-class young man. Show him what the O. R. T. has already done for us and how much more it can do if he and others like him will come in and help us. If we could arrange our schedule so that none but members of the O. R. T. could bid on bulletined jobs, these nons would ask for application blanks so fast that our local chairman would not have time to do his station work for sending them out. They must be brought to realize that they are only hurting themselves Digitized by CiOOQle

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1788 The Railroad Telegrapher. by staying out, and then they will all get a card and be one of us. Hand them the last issue of the journal and mark where it says, “The man that was not carded.” It may set them to think- ing "what if this had been me.” Get busy your- selves also to thinking on this subject. The O. R. T. insurance is the cheapest insurance to be had anywhere. When you get them to look at this matter in the right spirit they will see how they are protecting their loved ones at home, be- sides helping themselves and the membership by carrying an up-to-date. Roys, cut out this student business. The country is too full of so-called operators now, without turning out more. B. E. Richardson, at Benton, promises to come in pay day, and your humble servant will see that he keeps his word. Don’t forget Ragsdale on the branch at Bauxite. Fersistent effort will make him one of us before many moons. The Malvern and Camden line opened for pas- senger and freight business October 1st. Some of our brothers from the main line will no doubt bid in those four agencies, which will be open at the outset, and others will open up as business justi- fies. Only two regular men left in “RK” now without cards and a little effort on the part of some of our good brothers will bring them in. Bro. Blankenship, who relieved Mr. Ragsdale at Bauxite, on vacation, also relieved Bro. Suggs at Perry, on vacation. Bro. Inglis, of Butterfield, was relieved on vaca- tion by Bro. Williams, a new man from the Iron Mountain. G. D. Lee, Cert. 185. Indian Territory Division — We had a splendid meeting in the Masonic Tem- ple at Haileyville, September 20th. Among the brothers present were: General Secretary and Treasurer Edwards; J. G. Wyatt, relay office Haileyville; R. S. Hutchinson, Howe; W. G. Baker, Mansfield; R. M. Paul, Wilburton, and R. E. Anderson, Alderson; also Messrs. J. G. Thorn- bury and W. A. Matthews, Calvin; E. B. Metis, relay office Haileyville, and W. E. Brown, Wilbur- ton, and the undersigned. The meeting was a grand success, especially the talk Bro. Edwards gave us. which consumed about two hours, dwelling on the new' revision of 126 and the seniority question, which is not now what it should be. He also talked on various items for the betterment of the Order. We all certainly appreciated having Bro. Edwards with us, and hope that he and Bro. Brown can also be with us next meeting, which will be held in one of the spacious parlors of the Busby Hotel, McAlester, Okla., in the very near future. You boys will all be notified of *hc definite date in ample time to obtain transportation, an 1 we would like to see every man present who can possibly get there. It’s going to be an interesting meeting, as we have the promise of at least twenty-five brothers already, and Bro. Edwards is going to bring the O. R. T. rituals with him to initiate several of the worthy boys into the Order in grand, up-to-date style. It is contemplated organizing a club at McAlester, and we have the promise of the use of one of the parlors of the Busby Hotel free. We have the solemn promise of the renewal of W. A. Matthews, E. B. Metts and Messrs. Thora- bury and Brown, and it’s soon to be Bro. J. G. Blevins at Haileyville relay. There are several more whom we expect to come in soon and be men among men. Bro. J. H. Lewis, night wire chief Haileyville relay, is relieving W. L. Settle, agent Stuart, who goes to the Arkansas Division, Bro. Samms re- lieving the former, relieved by Mr. Metts. Bro. J. G. Wyatt is sending out a daily average 'of five and six applications and lining them up generally. If everyone on this division will get the same “fever,” we would have a solid line-up in very short order. If something like “wire trouble” is heard on No. 1 West, between 7 a. m. and 4 p. m., you can lay it to Bro. Wyatt exchang- ing Phillips code with the boys on the west end. Everyone send Bro. Holmes, at Wapanucka, all the news each month that comes under your ob- servation. Every little bit helps. When a meeting is called on our division or on a neighboring division, let’s all ask for a pass and try to attend. E. O. Samms, Cert. 2878. Indian Territory Division Notes — None of the boys from the Ardmore branch were able to attend the meeting at Haileyville on September 20th, on account of the poor train service, much to our sorrow, as meetings of this kind are of vital importance, creating more interest among the men when they get together to discuss matters relative to the schedule, etc. Bro. Penny, Ardmore first, who claims to be the swiftest bill clerk on the R. I. System, is about ready to say “N. M.” J. M. Rayburn, from Durwood agency to North Coalgate, was relieved by Mr. Huckaba. C. E. Starr, agent Tishomingo, goes to Howe as agent, relieved by Mr. Mitchell, formerly joint agent at McAlester. Bro. A. T. Aldridge, agent Milburn, off a few days recently, was relieved by Mr. Fessenden, from the “Katy.” Ab saw the sights in “Chi” and other cities, but says the most pleasant part of his visit was a few days with rod and reel on “Boggy” at Olney — :his first love. W. C. Riggs, agent Wardville, says every check he draws is going to be his last on the R. I., but we believe he is a permanent fixture on the branch and would surely like to see him get an up-to-date. Will some of you brothers on the main line send me a few notes each month, so that we may have a write-up. It's hard to 'get a line on them all, off here on the branch. “OG.” El Paso Division — The boys on this division extend sincere sym- pathy to Dispatcher G. L. Zcllars, of Goodland. in the loss of his wife, who died suddenly there of heart disease, September 13th. Mr. Zellars Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1789 was formerly dispatcher at Dalhart and Pratt, and made many warm friends on the El Paso Division. Mrs. Zellars’ death conies as a sad shock to her many friends in Dalhart and Pratt. She was a woman of charming personality and truly Christian character. Chief Dispatcher Rey- nolds and wife, of Dalhart, went to Goodland and accompanied the remains to Carrollton, where interment was made. Boys, did you ever stop to think that the wait- resses at Grier’s lunch counters are paid as much as the average telegrapher t Figure it out — $30.00 per month; board, which you couldn’t get for less than $25.00 per month; nicely furnished, steam- heated room and free laundry. Many car repairers are also receiving a better wage than you are. They make from $75.00 to $85 a month, packing hot boxes, icing and watering coaches, putting on air hose and other work of a similar nature, all of which can be learned in six weeks’ time — no financial responsibility; no skilled knowledge. What did it? Their organi- zation. No “dead ones,” waiting for someone else to pay the dues and do the work while they receive the benefit. They all get in the harness. The committee is now in Chicago trying to raise your financial status. Are you paid up and lend- ing all your moral and financial aid to this com- mittee, or are you sitting in your office, wonder- ing why you don’t hear something about what they are doing, with your dues unpaid, putting it off until next pay-day? If you are one of the latter class of “deadheads,” dig that faintly-glow- ing spark of manhood up out of the inner recesses of your soul and take a good look at yourself. View your actions from every angle, and if you don’t conclude that you are a “dead drag” on those you should be helping, there is something wrong with your perspective. Recent assignments arc: Fowler night, H. H. Dayton; Bucklin second, Bro. Thomas Edwards; Arlington second, E. S. Mendenhall; Wellsford nights, which he previously bid in, having been closed. Open for bids: Bucklin first, $65.00; Grcens- burg second, $62.50, and Greensburg third, $60.00. No bids received for latter on former bulletin. Sister Mildred Lowry, agent at Romero, was relieved, while on vacation visiting among old friends, by Bro. T. Edwards. Bro. Janack, resigned second Bucklin, relieved by Bro. H. G. Shupe, with Bro. V. D. Raines, a new man, on third, and Bro. O. L. Battin on first. On account of a misunderstanding in regard to the time write-up should be in the editor's hands, at St. Louis, the El Paso Division write-up for August appears in the September issue of The Telegrapher, and the September and October items appear in the present issue. Kindly let me have your notes in time, so I can get them in before the 28th. Kara Visa second has been abolished, the agent doing the telegraphing from 8 a. m. until 6 p. m., a night trick — 6:30 p. m. until 4:30 a. m. — being created. This makes rather a strenuous job of the agency there. Night offices at Wellsford, Dodge City and Stratford, Tex., have also been closed. Bro. E. Holzwarth, agent McPherson, has re- turned from his vacation, going back to first. Bro. J. E. Breckenridge, who has been in the hospital sick, 'relieves H. C. Breckenridge on third, who relieves Bro. E. S. Mendenhall, third Plains, for a thirty-day lay-off. Bro. H. R. Christ, at Tampa, sick for several days, was unable to get relief. Div. Cor. Nebraska Division — General Secretary and Treasurer Bro. Edwards made quite a successful trip over the division recently, soliciting new members. Prospects seem pretty promising for better working conditions in the near future. It is hard to understand why all of the nons did not take advantage of his offer and show their appreciation of the work being done. However, it is now Bro. Doering at Athol and Bro. Randall at Kensington as a result of Bro. Edwards’ trip over the division. It is also Bros. Showers and Smith at Belleville, thanks to Bro. Rollins; also Bro. Otten, agent Hebron, and Bro. Keran at Nelson. We are glad to see them all get started right. Sister Sawyer, of Sabetha, was on second Rydal three weeks. Bro. Bales was called home on account of the death of his brother in Tennessee. Bro. Bales has our sympathy in his sadness. Bro. Ensor, a new man, now on second Thompson. Bro. Richardson, DeWitte, reports his new Maxwell acting much better since his wife carries the card. Bro. Katz, transferred to Havelock on bulletin, relieved by Bro. Vertz, a new’ man. Bro. Foster, of the Milwaukee, is now on sec- ond Courtland, relieving Bro. Barnhardt, enjoying his vacation in Indiana. Bro. Scott, third Scandia, has resigned, and we understand will answer “the call of the West,” relieved by Bro. Croft. J. W. and C. P. Davis have -resigned at Mon- trose and Otego to take positions with the O. S. L. E. J. Pierrard is now on Otego second, and Mr. Gill on Montrose third. Our worthy chief favored us with the telegra- phers’ jobs recently bulletined, but we have not yet learned to whom they were assigned. Bro. Brandt is relieving on third Mankato. The brothers on the east end were apparently too busy working on the nons to think of the changes, and we gladly overlook the news items for a new brother. Cert. 2522. Amarillo Division — Bro. J. J. McLean, of Lela, Texas, has returned from his vacation in Colorado and relieved Relief Agent Bro. Burk, who then relieved Bro. Morgan at Erick, Okla., for a much-needed rest. Later Bro. Burk took a clerkship at Shamrock with Bro. Teed. Since there are so many revised schedules on all sides of us lately most of us have decided that we would accept a revised schedule ourselves. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1790 The Railroad Telegrapher. Vvc don't want too touch money, but would not mind taking enough. Wish the few who have not already done so would pay their current dues without any further delay and drawback to the cause. Our committee is now in Chicago in conference with the management for the purpose of revising the existing schedule, and we should support them solid to a man. M. H. Keasler, Local Chairman. THE THIRD TRICK MAN. (By Cert. 2213, Div. 126.) Yes, sir! It’s a fact, an established fac* Known in every civilized nation, That next to the mule the third trick man is The most imposed upon of the Lord’s creation. Yet there are a few, a very few, things That would be worse than working at night. What if you were a fly, and in this wide-wide world There was no bald-head on which you could light? And then there is the goat, the poor “Billy’* goat, Through those whiskers the March wind whistles When he goes to hed he sleeps on the ground, And for breakfast he has tin cans and thistles. And there is the fish. Would you like to be a fish? And have to spend all your time a swimmin’ Or how would *you like to have been born a worm, And have to live in a sour persimmon. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. Western Diinsion — There seems to be a lack of interest in having a write-up each month from the west end. We can not expect to make much headway if we don’t wake up and try to land the nons near us by showing them the benefits they will reap from being members. If this point don’t bring the desired results, then use the old, reliable “No card, no favors.” This also applies to those who have dropped out. Get them, too. Think it over and see if you can’t convince them that they have not done the right thing. They owe it to them- selves and the men who stand the expense of sending a copimittce to meet the officials in trying to benefit us by getting us larger salaries and better working conditions. The dues are not so large that they can not afford to join and remain in the Order. We were all able to pay our dues before we got the last raise and still have a little left, an i should be able to do so now. (.Jetting a card and then waiting for big results will never get what we are looking for. We must keep after the rest of l he nons and not stop until they are all in. We are arranging to get a hall at La Porte to hold a meeting in each month and discuss different matters. If a brother has a grievance, that is the place to bring it and it will be given due considera- tion. You can’t get it remedied by dropping out of the Order. Fill out and return promptly the papers you have received from the local chairman for the use of the committee, which will soon meet the officials in Cleveland. We are going after condi- tions that will benefit everyone, and we must all stand back of the committee, as the men arc doing on other roads, if we expect to get what they are getting for doing the same work we are. Third 101st street, Chicago, and second Millers are on bulletin. Most all the men arc back from their vacations, and everybody is busy. Bro. Witter landed third West tower Elkhart, vice Mr. Pancake, resigned. Mr. Darby, who got third Rolling Prairie, will come in soon. Mr. Krathwol got first Durham, made possible by the O. R. T., but still can’t see what there is in it for him to belong. Mr. Shultz is back on second “JD.” He owns considerable property; still he can’t see his ivay clear to join the organi- zation that represents him. Bro. Messick is back on third Otis, after several weeks spent at Petrosky for his hay fever. Bro. Rogers has also returned, after a few weeks’ relief, suffering from the same ailment. Poor old Doc has to walk to work, sleep in the hand-car bouse until morning and then take 175 to Otis, but he still sticks to it that it’s a good job. Bro. Woods, second Chesterton, resigned to at- tend a law school at Valparaiso. Understand that he has been admitted to the bar. Wc wish him good luck. Bro. King relieved him on bid. Mr. Straight, on six months* leave, has gone to California for his daughter’s health, relieved by Mr. Summers. Brothers, remember the non and keep after him. Cert. 610. Detroit Dh’ision — There has been no write-up from this division lately as no one informed me of the changes and reliefs. We are now glad to say that the Jackson Branch is nearly solid again. Bro. Red Wilson relieved on first Tecumseh for a week, and C. F. Dietle, from Manchester, relieved a few days on second Norvell. During Bro. Frank Maginn’s vacation trouble was caused at Manchester through putting on a phoner. The old Morse is not dead yet, boys. On the double track, Detroit branch, there have been quite a few changes. Bro. Keck resigned second Vienna, bid in by Boxwell, from Trenton lower; Bro. A. Ray secured West Detroit second regular, and Bro. J. Merwin bid in third Monroe, Bro. Zollner taking third “FN,” with a new man on second. Bro. E. Prankcc bid in Vienna agency, vice Bro. (Jebhnrt, \sho secured Trenton agency; Lee Fran- cisco. second “PR,” and Fountain third Vienna. Karl Smith, extra phoner, is now relieving the local chairman at Rockwood. Mr. Royer is back at third “C1I.” Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1791 Bro. Lewis bid in West Toledo agency, vice Bro. Earl Butler, who went into divisional freight agent’s office. The operators’ banquet, held on August 15th at Monroe, was attended by some forty members from this division, M. C. Toledo Division and the Shore Line. The weather was great for the occasion, every one was well satisfied and felt better acquainted with each other. The members met at the Lake Shore depot after the arrival of No. 304, where automobiles awaited them. After a ride ’round the city the banquet was served at the Park Hotel. Photographs of the group were taken afterwards under General Custer’s monument, also in the hotel grounds. Most of the second trick men then had to take the Interurban to get back on their jobs. Those who remained went out to the piers or took another auto ride. The montly meeting held at Toledo on the 16th was well attended. We hope every one who can will take in thesfc meetings and keep tab on what is going on. Ce*t. 373. Toledo Div ision — We have had no write-up from this division for some time, but hope to do better from now on. It would help out a great deal if all of you would send me all the changes at your respective stations and anything else that you think is interesting. Bros. A. N. Heller and Haley are the ones who have helped me and thanks are due to them. Being on a second trick, it is pretty hard to get all the news, but if you all will co-operate with me we can have a write-up every month. Bro. Kinsey, third Clyde, off ten days, was re- lieved by Bro. Bishop, a new man, who has carried a card for years. “IK” had a great time while on his vacation through Michigan. It is now Bro. Stagner, Wakeman nights, and we are glad to have “JO” with us. Bro. Haley is back on third Millbury Jet., after a very enjoyable vacation to his home in Ashland, Pa., relieved by M. C. Largan, who also relieved Mr. Dart, second, a few days. Bro. Ralph Anderson, second Northfield, bid in Oberlin nights. Bro. Bowland, day towerman Fremont, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Mutchler, extra, who also relieved Bro. Lilley, night towerman Fremont, several days. Mr. Burrer, third Elyria Jet., was off a few nights, relieved by Mr. Durand, third Elyria coal docks, and he by Mr. Swearington. Too many “misters.” Bro. Hull, second Sandusky, off taking care of his peach crop, was relieved by Bro. Auxter, later by Mr. Tricky, of third, and lie by Mr. Bowlan, Bro. Auxer going to third Huron. Bro. Bud Conley, third Danbury, after an ex- tended honeymoon, will reside in Port Clinton. Congratulations. Bro. Hill, agent Bay Bridge, has resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Teague, extra. it is now Bro. Sherm Frye, our genial agent at Genoa, and we are very glad to have him with us. Bro. Gallup, days Genoa tower, had his run- about fixed recently and we understand he is, out with a challenge to Barney Oldfield. Positions up for bids: Second at Northfield, “ND,” Collinwood and Danbury, and Oberlin nights. Bro. Crimm is back on third Amherst tower until bid in. Bro. Hamman is off on leave, re- lieved by Bro. A. Heller, second, and he by Bro. A. N. Heller, third Huron. Mr. Deer, third Fremont, was sick one night and, on account of no men being available, Bros. Smith and Kruhm worked twelve hours. Bro. Williams, days Elmore, was off two days, relieved by Mr. Behner, extra, and Mr. Tricky, Sandusky second, off one day, by Mr. Prescott, relief operator. The meeting at Crowe’s Hall, Toledo, Ohio, September 16th, was not very well attended. Re- member, brothers, meetings are held every third Tuesday of each month at Toledo, and it is to your interest that you attend. If you have anything to say, say it at the meetings where it will receive proper consideration. How about that 100 per cent? The local chair- man can not do it all. Every member should do a little organizing and get the “misters'’ lined up, as we want to have a strong front when our com- mittee goes up. Get busy, brothers. Many thanks to Bro. Haley for the notes he sent me. “Oak,” Cert. 459. Eastern Division — Bit). A. C. Will, second Dunkirk, took a short vacation recently, and Bro. R. J. Welsh, second Westfield, spent a few days with friends and rela- tives in Chicago, relieved by W. H. Williams, extra. Bro. Henry Scheyer, second Silver Creek, took in the State Fair at Syracuse, N. Y., relieved by J. Baker, a new man. Bro. L. G. Hemmink, third Seneca tower, on a three months’ leave, will go into the meat busi- ness. We all wish him success. He was relieved by Bro. D. E. Beideck, Dunkirk tower third, and he by L. J. Fay, from “BO” Buffalo. Bro. John C. Leo, third Buffalo Creek crossing, was off a few days recently. L. H. Graney relieved Mr. Ball at Girard Jet., who is looking after his store at Springfield. Can not afford an up-to-date. Bro. Meehl, relieving Bro. Sam Barchus, was relieved on third Canadaway by Mr. Zeebe, a freight brakeman. Bro. A. W. Deifenbach, first Westfield, visited 'Buffalo during the Perry Centennial Celebration, and had a sly crook nab his pocketbook, which was later returned to him. Lucky, Andy did not have his bank roll with him. Bro. L. II. Cantrick and wife visited his folks at Adrian, Mich., recently; relieved by L. C. Me- Digitized by kjOOQle

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1792 The Railroad Telegrapher. Intire, trainmaster’s clerk at Erie, resigned to go into the passenger train service. The few who are still delinquent should pay up without further delay, and not make it neces- sary for the chairman to write or go after them. Remember what the Order has done for you, and is still doing, and don’t get cold feet. We are showing the best membership on this division we have ever had. Don’t forget the few nons still with us who are eligible to membership. Most likely they do not realize all the Order has done for them. Let’s try and get them in and make our division as near solid as possible, as the committee will soon go before the officials again and we want a good membership to back it up with. This can not be done by any organizer or by our chairman ilone, but by the determined efforts of each one of us. Bros. Hazen and Garnow have done some hustling of late, bringing over a dozen new mem- bers. It is now Bro. Chas. Swietzer, also Bro. P. L. Sievert. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors.” “RU.” C.f B. & Q. R. R. Relay Division — Recent assignments on bulletin: No. 91, C. E. Walker; 92, W. E. Shaw; 93, W. F. Reiley. Lately a great inconvenience has been caused on account of members not notifying the general secretary or local chairman of the change in their addresses, and wish to call their attention to Ar- ticle 19, covering the mutual benefit department, and also wish our delinquent brothers would refer to Section 26 of the General Statutes. Perhaps they do not realize what it means to be delinquent. Each non on the division will receive a copy of the editorial which appeared in the August Teleg- rapher entitled “Labor’s Struggles.” This is a serial article and will run through three issues of the journal. If every member will put forth some effort, in the next two or three months we can make a big reduction in the list of nons, as this article may awaken them, so that a little coaxing would get them out of the rut. It might be well for some of our up-to-date members to give these editorials a little more attention, as it appears about the only thing they read is the write up on their own divisions. Some very valu- able articles appear in the editorial department of each issue of the journal, which the members should read carefully. On September 12th Bro. Haines, of “GO,” reported for duty wearing an exceptionally broad smile, which aroused suspicion. A rumor was started that the stork had visited Bro. Haines, and the boys were preparing to fumigate the office with the smoke of some clear Havanas, when it developed that it was “Grandpa” Haines instead of “Papa.” After two weeks* vacation, Bro. Trumble is back in “GO,” catching dots-and dashes instead of fish. Bro. Goodpasture, of “GO,” is devoting his spare time to writing music. Bro. Clendenin, Alliance, spent a day in Chicago on business and visiting the “GO” boys during the latter part of September. We are glad to see Bro. Reiley returning to the position of wire chief at Beardstown, which he secured on bulletin from Sterling. Joe Castle, wire chief “GO,” has returned from two weeks’ vacation on the farm at Yorktown. We hope it will soon be Bro. Castle. Mr. Riggin, St. Joe, who bid in the position at “GO,” will be with us very soon. I wish the members would contribute items more freely for The Telegrapher. This applies espe- cially to lines west. These notes should be sent to Bro. Lawler at “G” office. J. J. R. A WIRE CHIEF. By Bro. Bartling, “GO.” There’s a wire chief on every wire, They drop magnets, or pull them up higher; Change lamps in case of a fire; In wet weather wait till it’s dryer. If a swing comes in, line gangs arc to blame; If the wires are crossed, the cause is the same; They balance, they file, pull 'em up, let ’em down, Change sets, measure wires, they mutter and frown. In fact, they try everything under the sun. That “correspondence course” says must be done; They wield file, screw-driver, hammer and plicr, And do everything except line up the wire. Aurora Division — Most all the brothers have returned from their vacation. We hope they have had a good rest and will be able to lend a little help to round up the new bunch of nons that has lit on this division in the past three months. Brother, don’t think for a minute that one or two can line them up. We need the help of every one of you. If you expect this to be the banner division in member- ship, you must help line up these new men. Bro. F. E. Woods bid in second “SY” Aurora; Bro. D. M. Miller, second “MS” Mendota; A1 Dowding, Rock Falls days; G. W. Jackson, Sterling days; O. T. Olson, second Hinckley; Jos. Pray, third C. I. & S. Jet.; H. L. Smith, third Somonauk tower; Bro. F. MacDaniels, first Rochelle; A. J. Ranger, second Rochelle, and Bro. C. D. Cook, second Oregon, 111. Bio. Dillon, first Somonauk tower, off a few days visiting his folks at Erie, 111., was relieved by Bro. HoJges, late of the C. P. Ry. Bro. Beardsley, third Montgomery, while working in the relay office, was relieved by Bro. D. F. ( ok, extra. New towers open for service: “MS” East yards, Mendota, and the two new ones at Eola. At Plano, 111., September 20th, the operators were moved into their “new home,” one of the finest depots on the system. On October 15th the operators moved into their new quarters, a fine new depot. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1793 On September 1st Bro. Cutts, agent, and Bro. Cope, operator at Earlville, moved into their new depot. Bro. Yantzer, Ottawa days, moved into the new station there All the brothers lucky enough to get new depots are up-to-date members of the O. R. T. Cert. 14. Galesburg Division — The brothers have fallen down again on news items. Don't forget the big meeting in Rock Island on Saturday night, November 22d. Delinquent brothers, why make it necessary for your officers to spend their time and your money requesting you to do your duty. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. Our brother from the north end speaks of the panorama at Denrock. We think Portal tower has them beaten for lightning change. The meeting at Quincy was one of the good old type, twenty good brothers being present. Among them were: Bro. Rogers and Carder. Owing to the “K” line being late, the latter did not get in when the meeting opened. Each brother present entered into the business on hand with his coat off and had something to say. Bro. Rogers made a most interesting talk, going over the history of our Order on the C. B. & Q., and reviewing briefly its every stage up to our present most excellent standing. Being one of the pioneers of the game, he knows whereof he speaks. Mr. Heston, agent Lewistown, bid in third trick there, and that agency is pending decision. J. B. Finley bid in operator position at Hulls, and N. W. Jordan, Portal third. Bro. Keck bid back his old job at Knoxville, and Bro. Eighn, second Henderson. Bros. Cox and Miner on vacations. Bro. Kalin, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Russell, from the Big Four. Bro. Miller, “AU” Division, trans- ferred to “GT,” bucking the extra list, was called away on account of the death of his sister. Bro. Prather bid in Gilson agency. Bro. White, “GN," has taken the fatal leap in the dark, winning a most charming wife. We wish Bro. and Mrs. White a long, prosperous and happy married life. Mr. Hibbs has been going over the division, and I sincerely hope he found the “GT” Division brothers up to the top notch in all requirements. Boys, don’t let your officials catch you without proper hand signals in shape for immediate use. Don’t forget the Rock Island meeting. Delinquents, get that new card now. What are you waiting for? F. J. Graves, Local Chairman. Galesburg Division, North End — Business is picking up this way. Bro. Lindell, second Eric, on short vacation^ • relieved by Greeley, of Thompson, and Bro. C. A. Smith, second Barstow, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. L. V. Hindley, extra. It is now Bro. R. E. Kiddoo, second Alpha. Bro. A. E. Jones spent a few days in Missouri on business, relieved by Mrs. Jones. Sister Bennett, second Briar Bluff, off on ac- count of sickness, relieved by Mr. Shepherd, of Henderson. Bro. Richardson, second Orion, is spending his vacation in Denver, relieved by Mr. Moline. Understand Bro. Moore, agent Orion, has bid in Lewistown agency. Bro. Fletcher, third Rio, off several days on vacation, relieved by B. L. Lindquist, extra, who also relieved Bro. Waddill, first Barstow, on two weeks' vacation, and later relieved Mr. Kelley on third Denrock. Bro.» John Westby, who was off several days recently, relieved by Bro. Johnson, of Orion, *s planning an extended tour of the Northwest soon. Denrock is like a moving-picture show — a con- tinual change of faces up there. Remember: “A rolling stone gathers no moss.” Loyd Everett, who bid in third there, later bid in first Peoria yard. Clyde Whitehead, former helper there, we expect soon to call “brother.” N Bro. Eighn, second Plum River tower, was re- lieved by Mr. Greeley a few days, to visit his mother at Lynn, 111., and* possibly one of the fair damsels there. It is now “Bro.” instead of “Mr. ' Greeley. Bro. Johnson relieved Mr. Turner on second Henderson, while on a visit in Erie and Mor- rison, 111., ex-Bro. Parnell, Erie first, dropping his card when he got married. His married brothers sympathize with him. It is a great undertaking, but most of us recover again from the shock, and we are glad he is recuperating and has promised to get up to date, as this will make Erie solid again. He was off a few days recently on an auto trip to Racine, Wis., relieved by Mr. Whitehead, from Denrock. Mr. Kelly relieved Second Trick Dispatcher Tobin, on the north end, while the latter was relieving Night Chief Whitfield. Bro. Waddill was very modest this month when he turned the correspondence over to his Irish friend. We were unable to learn of the States he expected to cover on his trip ere he returns. He is the only man on the north end who thinks he has the only job, and is not seeking some other fellow’s place. The writer docs not envy him his honorary position as correspondent, and if he and Bro. Lindell, of Erie, had not contributed so generously, there would have been no north end items. The company is putting in a concrete foundation at Hillsdale for the new depot. Bro. Carroll has been living in a box car for two years, an! the new structure will be a great treat to him. Mickey from Ireland, Cert. 1738. Quincy Branch — The meeting held at Quincy, Sunday, September 14th, was one of the most pleasant and interest- ing ever held on our division. The true old solid and firm stand-bys from this branch were all pres- ent and each one contributed toward making it a successful and highly entertaining meeting. Bro. Graves presided, and introduced Bro. Rogers, our general secretary and treasurer, who made a splendid talk of about thirty minutes' dura- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1794 The Railroad Telegrapher. tion. He told briefly of the trouble experienced by Division 130 a few years ago, just prior to the time that our late general chairman, Bro. Lamb, took charge as its leader, when we had a member- ship of only seven hundred men and our treasury was in a depleted condition, and how in less than four years under the able leadership of our de- parted brdther our membership grew to eighteen hundred and our treasury is in better shape now than it has ever been before. Bro. Rogers spoke at length upon the subject of not only studying our schedule, but at the same time giving as much time and thought to the rules of the company for which we work, and that good service and a desire to do right are the paramount standards of our Order and organization. Bro. Graves spoke briefly on the conditions on the different branches of our division, their prog- ress and the help received from all of the brothers, and he laid particular stress lipon the fact that it is not what you have done or what you are going to do for the good of the Order, but what you are doing now to build up the organization. Kindly think this over, boys, and please keep in mind that 'the sooner we all do our part the sooner we will be solid to a man. Each brother present made a short talk and many good ideas were gathered from all of them. The “get together” spirit was in evidence every- where, the various ways in which we can help for the good of the Order were discussed, and the different ways to deal with the different kind of prospective members, who are working with us each day without contributing their help toward getting better working conditions and better sal aries. The best work we do at all times in this regard is very often done unthoughtcdly and al- though a man may not be credited with writing a great number of applications yet he may have made it possible for some other brother, who is in a position to be more active in securing the application. An instance of this kind is furnished in the case of Bro. Bredctte, at Augusta, one of the oldest agents on the Burlington, his service dating from August 1, 1876. He never misses a meeting and the value of his presence and interest in the work can not be estimated in dollars and cents. Another subject was brought up in the meeting which in the opinion of every one present was a very good one. Bro. Rogers suggested that he would like to send each non-member on Division 130 a ballot, asking them to vote on doing away with the O. R. T. entirely and go back to the old salary, long hours and carrying switch lights. There is not one instance out of a thousand where you will find a man who works for the railroad in the operating departments who will tell you that organization is not a good thing, and the most convenient excuse now seems that they haven’t the money and can not afford it. They do not seem to realize that if it were not for our organi- zation they would still be working for from $20 to $23 a month le*s than they are now receiving, which amount would be about $300 a year less, yet they can not afford to contribute $10 a year to the organization which has made their present conditions possible. It is the duty of every mem- ber to see that we get a square deal. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Peoria Branch — Bro. A. N. Stengel, Edwards, is on -vacation, relieved by Mr. Kynion, from the Frisco, who also relieved Bro. J. Q. Duffy at Gilson, while he enjoyed a two weeks' vacation visiting home folks at Monica. Bro. D. C. Root is back on first Yates City after enjoying a two weeks’ vacation. Bro. A. L. Rector bid in Maquon agency. Bro. Dollison, first Elmwood, visited- in Quincy, Sunday, September 14th. Bro. J. H. Watlington, first Rock Island passen- ger station, while spending a few days in Montana attending the land drawing was relieved by Bro. Clark, formerly at Knoxville. It i^ now Bro. F. M. Everetts, first Peoria yards. D. G. R., Cert. 928. LaCrosse Division — Only three unpaid on the LaCrosse Division at present and from promises looks like we will have a clear list by end of month. All pull together to increase the membership. New brothers: L. R. Yuill, W. B. Tartt and R. A. Heitman. Bro. G. F. Unangst, off recently enjoying life, has sold his chicken farm. Assignments: Bro. Cole, “DO” first; Bro. G. Peluse, second “DO,” and Bro. E. C. Thiessa, first “B” temporarily; Bro. Slothoer, third Hager, H. A. Johnson, third Purdy, and Bro. W. F. VVctter- lin, second Purdy. Bro. J. C. Wittenberger is taking in the sights at Milwaukee, Chicago and other points, and \V. H. Garber went to Madison on business recently, relieved by Bro. W. E. Garber. How about a meeting? Send in some notes or there will be very slim write-ups. Bro. Schrunk, local chairman, is the only one who did so this month. Div. Cor. Hannibal Division — We hope that every non may have an oppor- tunity to read in the editorial portion of the August journal the article, “Labor Struggles.” It certainly is worth their time to read it. The members who are loyal and assist the local chairman are the ones who know their duty and perform it to the letter, while those who think they arc doing theirs simply by paying their dues are coming far short of doing it. You should give your local chairman items for The Telegrapher, also speak to the nons and insist on them getting a card. The local chairman is just as busy as you are and does not get a chance to speak to the nons as often, perhaps, as you do. J. W. Hollon, first Francis, went to Glasgow, Mont., to register in the Fort Peck drawing. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1795 Bro. H. E. Rhodes, third Elsberry, is relieving Bro. J. R. Gilmore, while the latter, with his fam- ily, are seeing the sights at Seattle and Portland. The phone, which all operators dearly love, has made its appearance on the north end and is here to stay. AU telegraph railroad work is at an end and we are keeping in touch with our Morse on one little Western Union string. We hope it will remain. Mr. Doty, second Dunsford, recently failed to show up for duty and, after repeating the per- formance several times, was relieved permanently by Mr. Blakely, Helton nights, pending bulletin. Bro. Feaster now carries an agent’s badge and is as proud as though be had an increase in the family. Bro. C. R. Chitman relieved Mr. Suter, La Grange nights, for several weeks’ vacation. Bro. Williams, who relieved Bro. D. L. Davis, second Canton, while assisting with the ticket work at Keokuk during celebration week, later relieved Mr. Cheadle, third Canton, for two weeks’ vacation at his home. Bro. J. J. Leu, who recently relieved Bro. G. W. Davis, third Ft. Madison, while an the sick list, later relieved J. W. Hollon at Francis, also on the sick list a few days, and Mr. Chinn, first Canton, while away for the opening of the Ft. Peck Indian Reservation, making Canton solid while Bros. Williams and Leu were on the job. Bro. Riordan, who relieved Bro. Hayes on third "DO” Keokuk, resigned, was relieved by B. O. Lutman, on second there. Mr. Roberts, relieved at Sandusky pending bul- letin, bid in third Montrose. We hope the three brothers there will see that the "Mr.” is soon supplemented by “Bro.” Bro. O. L. Jarman and wife, of Machens, visited with Bros. Ogilvie and Cinch at Ashburn recently. Bro. Beck secured the application of J. M. Porter, extra phoner, relieving Bro. Updike, first Hannibal yard, while he went to “X.” Mr. Gough, agent West Alton, will also soon have a card. Dispatcher Herring and wife, of Hannibal, re- turned the call Bro. Beck and wife, of Machens, made them on September 21st, and “Jim” took them to Orchard Farm in his new Overland car to call on Bro. Hubbard and wife. Bro. Tal Gray is relieving Sister Gray on third Orchard Farm, on vacation. The Prairie Oil and Gas Co., building a pipe line between West Alton and Mexico, are making some of the agents extra work, and also increas- ing the freight revenue. The old reliable Uncle George Ferre, agent Clarksville, is taking a month's vacation, visiting his sons at Alton and Hamilton, 111. We know of a non that will likely need the protection of the Order in the near future unless there is a change. Div. Cox., Cert. 1323. Si. Jostph Division — Bro. T. A. Pearce, agent Phelps City, getting tired of living alone, went to Fairfax and re- turned with one of Fairfax’s best girls as his wife. All the brothers extend congratulations to the happy couple. We hope to have the Mrs. among the ladies of the Auxiliary. Wm. Winslow, agent Northboro, on ten days’ vacation, was relieved by D. M. Arnold, who later relieved Bro. V. V. Hipsley, agent at Niahns- botna, for a few days’ vacation. The latter is one of our good members from whom you need not expect any favors unless you have the necessary. J. T. Summers, second Clarinda, was off a few days recently. Bro. W. E. Hale, extra agent, is relieving Bro. R. C. Stewart, agent Westboro, relieving Bro. Cadagan at King City, and Bro. Owens st Skid- more. The Burlington is enlarging the passenger depot at Darinda, which will make it more convenient both for the operators and the public.. Two new passenger trains were installed Octo- ber 1st on the K. and W. branch, running between Osceola and Shenandoah, making more work for the boys at “CD,” as eighteen trains daily now pass through there that carry passengers. Telegraphers are scarce on this division on ac- count of so many wanting off on vacation. I noticed Bro. Rosling, second Napier, and family, passing through the other day on No. S2. He bad a very fatherly look on his face. Dispatchers Robinson and Thiehoff made a trip over the north end recently. Bro. C. L. Ohara bid in Armour second; D. H. Arnold bid in Davit City nights, and Bro. F. S. Lock bid in Forbes second. Bro. Griffith should be asking for blanks soon to line Arnold up. Bro. V. A. Solleder, Bigelow second, and wife, spent a recent Sunday with relatives near McPaul. Bro. E. C. Norris bid in Forbes third, relieved by H. H. McLease on bid on Percival second. Here is where Bro. Renfrew gets busy. He is not in the habit of working in the same office with a non. Bro. R. K. Thomas bid in Amazonia second, vice C. C. Lee, who bid in Nodaway second. Bro. L. V. Ockerman, on third “DS” a few nights recently, also made a trip over the north end. Bro. Stokes, Craig, on account of the death of his father, was relieved recently by Extra Agent C. E. Ledgerwood, who later relieved F. R. Elton, Hamburg, taking in western sights. Bro. Hickman, Payne, spent a recent Sunday in St Joseph, relieved by E. M. Fisher, of Hamburg. We are wondering what the man on the north end of this division who received a five-dollar in- crease in the last schedule and dropped out would have done if he had received no increase? Would he have kept his dues paid up a year in advance? We won’t mention names now. The few delin- quents should loosen up now, get in line, be brothers among brothers and men among men. We need your support. Let us all get busy on the few nons and line them up. 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1796 The Railroad Telegrapher. wondering how it happened. Get busy now, boys, let’s make it 100 per cent. Remember, brothers, that your local chairman can’t do all this work and we should not expect it of him. His position is a thankyou job and we should not burden him with work we can do ourselves. Thanks to Bro. Arnold, Hkmburg, for news this month. Brothers, when you lay off or make a change wish you would please drop me a line stating who relieved you, etc. It won’t do any harm if our write-ups cover a couple of pages in the journal. SentF me in the news not later than the 25th of each month, and I’ll see that it gets in on time. L. J. Millen, Div. Cor., Coin, Iowa. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved father of our brother, A. B. Stokes; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of St. Joseph Divi- sion and Relay Division of Burlington Division 130, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. C. H. Conaway, F. A. Arnold, W. Warn staff. Committee. Burlington Division — We are all sorry to hear of Bro. Haight, agent at Winfield, being in the hospital at Trenton, Mo., doctoring his eyes, and hope he will soon be on the job again. Bro. L. V. Clark, who relieved him, was relieved at Winfield by Mr. Stout, extra. It is now Bro. Smiddy at Pekin. Mr. Clark, agent Roscoe, who bid in Pekin agency, has prom- ised to do the necessary.' He relieved Bro. Beleu, who bid in Yarmouth station, Bro. Davidson going to Pilot Grove. Mr. II. G.. Rich went to Pekin pending transfer of regular man to the point. Bro. M. J. Cummings is back at Oskaloosa, after a short vacation, seeing the sights in Cmcago and spending some of his surplus. Bro. Manussier, agent Crawford svllle, who was called home on account of the sickness of his sister, is back and reports her improving. Mr. Andrews, at Washington, resigned and gone with another road at Houston, Tex., relieved by Mr. Smith pending bulletin. Bro. Carder and wife were at Wyman between trains a few days ago. Bros. Carder and Frain, who have been after the nons on this division recently, got a good bunch of promises they expect to “cash in” shortly. Let’s all get in the game and see if we can’t gather 'in a few of the desirables ourselves. Not a line from any of the boys this month; so if your news is left out, you know whose fault it is. Cut. 8. Crest on Division — Bro. H. P. Nixon, at Macedonia, has been ap pointed agent at Malvern, vice Bro. S. T. Spencer, resigned. Bro. H. C. Peterson, at Macedonia extra, later resigned and went east, relieved by Mr. Freeland until assigned to Bro. Ingram at Henderson. L. O. Price, of Anderson, resigned and gone into other business, relieved by W. W. Wilcox until assigned to F. L. Thompson, of. Hastings. Bro. H. P. Rea, of first Hastings, has returned from an enjoyable vacation, relieved by Bro. Gra ham, of third there, who later resigned, relieved by Thompson, of second. Bro. Huntsman, of Emerson, recently on short vacation, was relieved by Bro. Hatfield, of second there, with Phoner C. S. Farthing, of Creston, on third. Phoner Richard Harvey is on second and J. G. Lyons on third McPherson, the latter relieving Phoner Roberts, now with the U. P. near Omaha. Phoner Charles Trotter is now on third Mal- vern. J. G. Nichols, agent; G. B. Melligan, second, and Phoner Bro. O. R. Anderson are at Balfour. Bro. J. A. Still and wife, of Villfsca, recently lost their baby. They have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Bro. Powers relieved Bro. Still during the babe’s illness, with Bro. J. J. Farrell on third. Bro. Graham is now at Minidoka, Idaho, on the O. S. L. He was relieved by Bro. Wallaban on third Hastings, relieved on second there by Bro. S. C. Martinik. Understand Jimmy Shcffer, formerly at Balfour, is now with the Western Union at Omaha and has married and settled down there. Mr. Mierotto, Red Oak third, has landed a berth in the relay service at Creston, relieved by Dan Gleason pending bulletin, with Bro. Barkus on second, vice Bro. P. G. Vaughan, resigned, now with the Western Union at Omaha. Don and Mrs. Ilainey, of Creston relay, have a “little fairy in their home,” and are the happy family. F. S. Lewcllyn is on second Pacific Jet., vice Tommy Kunkle, assigned Stanton agency, vice Mr. Walkington, resigned. Phoner Frederickson is on third Stanton. Mr. Hull is now the telegrapher at Griswold, Mr. Fountain there having bid in Conway agency. Bro. Hughes, of McPherson, has resigned and gone to Chicago to work in the Milwaukee freight house. Mr. Phillips, of Griswold agency, was recently off a few days on account of the death of a rcla tive. We extend sympathy. Bro. Stokes, of Shenandoah, was recently os vacation. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1797 I sent out eighteen request* to officers on the east end and Creston, and Red Oak branches for notes, but did not receive any replies. Bro. Hale has asked me to act as correspondent, and I will do so if the membership on this divi- sion will send me the news each month by the twentieth. Every member wants to see a write-up each month of the division on which he works, and a good many get “sore” if there is none. So get busy and help me out and I will do my best. E. B. Wallahan, Hastings, Iowa. Ottumwa Division — 1 Bro. Saling, of Middletown, is on an extended leave, relieved by Bro. Morey, third Danville, and he by Bro. C. F. Ream, of the Rock Island. Bro. Baston, agent Rome, on a short vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. G. L. Hustead, extra. Bro. Small bid in third Fairfield, vice Bro. Curry, to third Monmouth on bid. Bro. F. C. Lister, of third West Burlington, has resigned, relieved on bid by J. M. Stevenson. Bros. Star- buck and Martin will no doubt land him. Bro. Kennedy, second Fairfield, was off recently owing to the death of his mother. The member- ship of the division extend their heartfelt sym- pathy to Bro. Kennedy in this time of sorrow. Bro. Menzie, third Albia, is on a vacation, in connection with which we surmise there will be a honeymoon trip. Bro. Gibbs, third Chariton, is off for the same reason. Our delinquent list is very small this term, and we trust everybody will pay up. Remember, when paying your insurance now, after the limit of sixty days is past that you must sign the regular assess- ment slip in ink. Don’t overlook this important matter of paying your dues and keeping after the nons working around you. E. A. Brand, L. C. Omaha Division — Bro. Eastlick took a short vacation and then went to Walthill days, vice Bro. Herman, who went to O’Neill days pending bulletin. Later Bro. Eastlick relieved Reynolds, pulled off at Uehling. Bro. Boyd, who relieved Lacey at Osmond while lie went to the State fair, also relieved Baker, of Page, thirty days. Bro. Downey is back, after a trip to Missouri, relieved by Mr. Morgan, a new man, formerly agent at Allen, who later relieved Bro. Snethen, of Dakota City, a few days. Bro. Lawritson, of Laurel agency, bid in Dixon agency, relieved by Parmer, of Dixon. Bro. Gordon, of Randolph, bid in extra agent’s job, leaving Randolph open again. Bro. Kimbal, of McLean, was a Royal Sunday visitor recently. Bro. Holt is still on the slate of the “unre- lieved.'* Grader bid in third Waverly, and Stokes third South Omaha. Those who have forgotten to pay up should watch this closely. It looks bad to see some always behind. Cert. 1350. Lincoln Division— Ex-Bro. F. R. Underwood, formerly agent at Arcadia, assigned first Crete; W. A. Downey, agent Pleasant Dale, to Arcadia agency; E. C. James, agent Bradshaw, to Ord agency; Bro. G. H. Vant, agent Milford, to Bradshaw agency; Bro. E. N. Tyner, agent Staplehurst, assigned Pleasant Dale agency, and J. J. Gleason, first York, to Staple- hurst agency. Milford agency, first at York and Utica and second at Fairmont are now on bulletin. Bro. F. D. Chadwick, agent at Juniata, went to Hastings recently to meet the pay wagon, and lost some of his check besides his firearms. The new seniority list is out. • Bro. Miller at “GS" Hastings and Bro. Coggins at Aurora each have a copy. If you want to know anything call them up. Bro. Miller at Hastings also has a copy of the Omaha Division list. Bro. J. P. Fahey has had $7.50 per added to his pay since the pumping station was put in at Hol- stein. If the Holstein citizens will dance to his music this winter “JP” expects to add even a little more than that to his bank roll. Bro. Wing at Harvard was a bachelor while Mrs. “WI” went East. Charley’s voice sounded just the same though. Bro. B. J. Hill has resumed third “GS” Hast- ings after an extended trip through the West. His relief, Mr. Harper, a new man, went to Lincoln. Bro. A. A. Canfield, lately assigned to Inland agency, promises to be a Hastings visitor once in a while. Bro. F. P. Muller, extra, relieved Bro. Orrell, third Cobbs, on vacation. Mr. Adams, agent Denton, off on account of the death of his wife, was relieved by Bro. E. E. Holmes, and he at Friend by Helper McMinn. Bro. G. L. Lutman, Ordon, on vacation, was relieved by the agent, while visiting Bro. Chad- wick at Juniata. Bros. Chadwick and Lutman were Hastings visitors one p. m. Bro. J. M. Holder has resumed at “HN” Hast- ings nights after several weeks’ vacation visiting his son at Denver. Relief, Mr. Harper, to “GS” Hastings third, vice C. A. Smith, to St. Mike three or four days to relieve Agent Hickey, thence to Germantown relieving Kirchner, who has money enough to take a vacation, but not enough to get a card. Bro. C. M. Halstead, first “KY” Lincoln, on vacation, relieved by Bro. F.. O. Erickson extra “NI.” Bro. P. H. Miller is planning on seeing the White Sox and Giants mix at Lincoln the latter part of October. Bro. McNaulty, on third “GS” Hastings while Bro. Hill is on vacation, was relieved by C. A. Smith. C. E. Kulbom, agent Ord, resigned and gone with a live stock commission firm. Bro. G. C. Rhoades, third Cushman, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Patrick. Bro. T. A. Wilbur, Clay Center, has resigned. We wish him success in his new location. Drop an old C. G. W. brother a card at Aurora. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1798 The Railroad Telegrapher. In last month's journal I notice that the Ne- braska Division Rock Island notes are being written by Bro. C. H. Eaton, my brother-in-law. My sister, who works second where he is agent, has got her first card. "Gee," there is some class to having the whole family solid. The freight house at York burned one morning recently; cause unknown. No. 49 recently derailed several cars just east of Seward depot, putting the main line there out of service until the next day, the passing track being used meanwhile for through trains. Bro. Whitcomb is back at Hampton after three weeks' vacation playing ball and resting up. He was relieved by Mr. McMinn. Glad to have "W" back with us. Bro. Van House, second Grand Island, off sick, was relieved by ex-Bro. Harper, a new man just out of a medical college, who will carry an up- to-date again if he continues telegraphing. Don't forget to send all changes to Aurora and if you haven’t time to write them call me up on second trick. Let’s try and have a good write-up every month and make the Lincoln Division one of the best H. L. Coggins. McCook Division — Recent appointments: S. H. Pate, agent Marion, and G. H. Logan, Parks nights, Bro. Carty with- drawing his application, and Mr. Logan being next oldest applicant on the former bulletin; also Bros. H. M. Sanborn, second Benkleman; F. Huff, second Akron; W. P. Carty, third Koggen; E. O. Cordes, third Araphoe; C. H. Beam, second Ft. Morgan; E. Best, second Brush; L. P. Clark, third Otis; C. M. Hardesty, third Benkleman, and H. C. Byers, second Indianola. Bro. Walkington, who relieved Bro. Jamison at Hudson, later relieved Mr. Bullock at Longmont, relieving Agent Gildners, absent East. Bros. Sweeney and Carty were recent Denver visitors between trains. Bro. C. R. Hunt, of Erie, was a delegate to the Masonic Grand Lodge at Denver for two days, relieved by Bro. Landau, from LaFayette. Bro. Hardesty was at Bartley nights for a few days. Bro. Simon, agent Culbertson, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Spahn, relieved by Mr. Barth, a new man. Bro. Cass Pfreimer is back at Trenton agency, after a lay-off on account of broken bones. Bro. Rohn, on a trip East, was relieved by Mr. Sloan, who later went to Stratton and was relieved there by Mr. Pfreimer. Agent Billesbach was a recent Benkleman visi- tor. He is still without an up-to-date. Bro. Mitchell, Yuma, off a few days on account of his wife being operated on at Denver, was re- lieved by Mr. Barth. Bro. Crane, second Ft. Morgan, went to Omaha, Relay Division, relieved by Bro. Watts, with Mr. Norman on third, and Mr. Weiser goes from second Akron to Wiggins. Bro. Cahill, second Keensburg, was relieved by Bro. Sullivan, relieved by a new man on third. Bro. C T. Hoffnagle, our relief for several years,, has returned, after an extended honeymoon trip East and along the Great Lakes. We wish the newlyweds all the happiness obtainable in this* life. Bro. Hoffnagle, who relieved Bro. Hitt at Roggen while off sick also' relieved Bro. Perry, agent Bloomington, on his vacation East. Bro. Hudgell, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Diss, while taking in the sights around Leadville. Bro. Marley, agent Norcatur, has returned, and Bro. Pexton is now relieving ex-Bro. Darnell at Cowles, who turned the O. R. T. down because the express company would not make good a short- age in a remittance, Darnell claiming that he had remitted more than the express company gave him credit with. The only safe way when remitting currency is to take the numbers of each bill and have a witness certify that you enclosed said bills and money in the envelope. No organisation can interfere in a case of veracity between an agent and a receiving teller at the other end. I had to lose a small amount in a similar manner myself, but could not see where the O. R. T. or anyone else could do me any good by dropping out of the Order. I certainly appreciate the efforts of some of the brothers for letting me have so many items this month. Come again, brothers, always glad to get the news. C. R. Hunt, L. G Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Richmond District — The double track between Pleasant Hill, N. C., and Collier, Va., will probably be in operation by February 1, 1914, which will mean more auto- matic signals and possibly a few more night offices closed. Bro. J. K. McCotter, local chairman, spent his vacation at various points in North Carolina. We understand Bro. H. F. Taylor, of Shops, Va., is to be married shortly. Relief operator, salary $7S.OO per month, is now on bulletin. This should suit some of the young- sters who enjoy running around. The work will mostly be at interlocking plants. Bro. D. A. Hopkins was relieved at Washington street while in the dispatcher’s office by T. C. McLeod; Bro. W. F. Ford, on a visit to Texas, by C. C. Dixon on Petersburg second, and Bro. A. P. Graves, who has been off for quite a while, by R. H. Krouse on third 4*CY” tower. These are all new men. Bro. L. W. Irwin, of Emporia, Va., has resigned and gone with the B. & O. Div. Com. Waycross District — A meeting was held in Waycross on Tuesday night, September 30th, and some very important matters heard. Bro. J. Bennett bid in the telegraph position in the Waycross dispatcher's office, and Bro. H. E. Harrell bid in Meigs agency. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1799 Bro. Potter bid in Bakers Mill; Bro. Rudd bid in Metcalfe, and Bro. Jeffcoat, who joined on arrival, bid in Acree. Pidcock agency, Boston, Ga., second, and Quit- man third now on bulletin. Although some of the nons over here, in addi- tion to what the Order gets them, added to what they get from their students, make a real nice sum, they don’t own up to it and I can’t blame them. Boys, we are trying to get a writing desk and chair, which will be the property of the Way- cross District, for Bro. Pixley’s use. When the donation sheet reaches you, be sure to do your part. Brothers, be very careful and don’t let any of the wires be found open in your office, and answer promptly, so as to save time all around. Bro. Dixon spent two weeks’ vacation at Nor- folk, Bro. Hack going to Atlanta to be admitted to the bar. Bro. Swearington, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Douglas. Bro. Curry was promoted from second Savannah wire Waycross dispatcher’s office to third trick dispatcher B. & W.; Dispatcher Warrick trans- ferred to Sanford, relieved by Dispatcher Young, formerly chief of the S. A. L., and Bro. Sasser took a day’s vacation, the first in ten years. Dis- patcher Seay came back from his vacation full of mountain air. Dispatcher McCloud and Chief McClellan took in the world’s series championship ball games in New York for vacation. We are sorry to learn of the death of Bro. Mear’s baby and offer him the sympathy of the entire district. Bro. Corbett, on vacation, was relieved at Quit- man by Bro. McCaplin. Bro. Crittenden spent two days with relatives at Shellman, relieved by Bro. McKenzie at Pelham. Bro. Jawton assigned to Manor nights, and Mr. Register to Marion nights, vice Bro. Irwin, resigned. Bro. M. G. Braswell, from the G. F. & S., who relieved Bro. Welch at Ochlocknee while he at- tended court, also relieved Bro. Tucker at Naylor while on vacation in Florida, also in Michigan and other northern States. There are very few nons over here now. Let us try to get them all in before next term. I would be glad to hear that some good brother had gone to Valdosta and changed Prof. McQuaig’s title to "Bro;” and also get Mr. Ray and Mi. Sweat. Remember our long-standing motto: "No card, no favors.” Cert. 1651. Charleston District — Vacation season has about coine to a focus, and the boys are all settling down in their regular scats for another twelve months of faithful dis- charge o$ duty. Bro. Hannaford, of second Magnolia, spent a month with his people in Ohio, relieved by Bro. Moore, of second Jacksonboro, and he by Bro. Legate. We are glad to welcome Bro. Yarborough, of the Southern Ry. He relieved Bro. Gardner, of first Vardel, on vacation with his people, and then took third there, with Bro. Woods on second. Both the agency and clerk-operator Kingstree on bulletin, Mr. McElveen and Bro. Bagget hav- ing resigned to enter other business. Third Jack- sonboro also on bulletin, vice Bro. Wilson, for whom we are all very sorry, and will .be glad to aid him in every way possible. Local Chairman Gandy has resigned and en- tered other business, succeeded by Bro. Bolick, of “HN” Charleston pending an election. We are all sorry to lose Bro. Gandy. One of his ability is hard to find. We trust he will prosper in his new field. We regret exceedingly to learn of the death of Bro. Atkinson’s baby. He and his have our heart- felt sympathy. Bro. Warren has just returned from a trip to the mountains and visiting relatives in upper Carolina, and Sister Wilder from a pleasant trip to Henderson, Asheville and other North Caro- lina resorts. Bro. Boinnoitt, of Moncks Corner, is spending a pleasant thirty days* vacation in the mountains, relieved by a beginner, from Ridgeland. Boys, you are not doing your part in trying to have a write-up. None of you whom I asked to send in notes have responded. I am kept busy during my entire stay on duty, and don’t have time to drum up anything. Unless you give me something to write up, you can’t expect to be represented each month in our journal. Keep the meetings in mind, and think of some- thing good to bring up before them. H. E. B. v Montgomery District — Bro. Fuller, at Pinepark, was relieved by Bro. Stephens, on account of sickness. We sincerely hope for his speedy recovery. We always miss such gooi, true brothers. Bro. Drew, at Amsterdam, was relieved for several days* vacation by Mr. Wood, who prom- ises to be with us soon. The time has come when we should remember and live up to ‘‘No card, no favors.” We hope the two union men at River Jet., Fla., will succeed in showing the other man there the right way. Bro. Dykes, ticket agent Bainbridge, was re- lieved ten days by General Relief Agent Bro. Thames. Bro. Thames, of Climax, on ten days* vacation, had an enjoyable time visiting Washington, New York and Niagara Falls. Bro. McCree, Brundidge agency, has resigned, relieved on bid by Mr. Brown, clerk at Cairo, who promises to soon carry an up-to-date. Mr. Dowling, assigned to clerk-telegrapher at Elba, Ala., also promises to come in soon. C. C. Williams is again on the extra list. We are very glad indeed to see Bro. Stokes back again at Ashford, after several days’ illness. Bro. McClendon has been assigned to Alaga days and Bro. Cumbie nights. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1800 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Cherry relieved Bro. Hale at Jakin for a few days* vacation. First Trick Dispatcher Hodges was sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Jones. Instructions have been issued against train or- ders being copied on typewriters. A petition will probably be passed along the line for all operators to sign, asking the general manager, through our general chairman, to withdraw these instructions and allow those who wish to copy orders on typewriters to do so. When this petition reaches you, we hope you will sign it. Even though you don’t use a “mill” for copying train orders, your signature to this petition will help your brother operator who does copy them on a “mill.” All attend the meetings of which Bro. Williams sent you a list. I would be glad to see more inter- est taken on this division. I think if we tried hard enough, we could have Some meetings on this division near enough so all could attend. Many thanks to Bro. Thames for the items he sent. I asked several of the other brothers to help me in this write-up, but failed to hear from any of them. D. C., Cert. 1649. Savannah District — On bulletin: Second and third Southover yards, third Southover Jet., second “DE” Savannah. Bro. J. R. Tyler was assigned to first South- over yard. We regret the departure of Bro. W. L. Bare- foot, extra dispatcher, who has gone to the N. O. & N. E. R. R. at New Orleans as a regular dis- patcher. We miss him, but sincerely hope to soon hear of his promotion to something better, for which be is thoroughly capable. Bro. Littlejohn, relief agent from this district, has been promoted to traveling auditor under Supt. McArthur at Gainesville, Florida. We regret to leant of the illness of Bro. Butler's wife, whom we hope will soon regain her health. Bro. “Jeff” Best has returned from Hot Springs. We were pleased to know that he did no lose any of his diamonds in the fire. Bro. J. N. Davis, Jesup, Ga.,- who does not claim to be the “original” Wilson man, as have a number of others, expects to secure the appoint- ment of postmaster at Callahan. After a most strenuous campaign, Bros. Stauter and Leigh have been elected to the mayorality and treasuryship of the progressive town of Hilliard. Bro. Stauter says this political business is not what it's cracked up to be. Bro. Strickland has resumed on third Homestead, after a sojourn in the Waycross hospital. Bro, LaFrage was compelled to resign the agency at Ways on account of ill health, relieved by ex-Bro. B. W. Harris, formerly at Screven, Ga. We expect him . with us again shortly. Mr. Daniel, our chief, recently returned from a vacation in the mountains of North Carolina. We sympathize with Bro. “Shorty” Carswell upon the death of his father recently. It is rumored that Messrs. Clark, Savannah; DcLoach and Davis, of Jesup, are seriously con- sidering opening a phonograph emporium at some time and place shortly, not yet designated. The writer will not assume responsibility for this: The busy season is almost here, t That occurs the first of each year. You needn’t look for sympathy. If you are not a member of the O. R. T. Thp seasons come and the seasons go. And our noble Order continues to grow; - So why not join this loyal band And let us shake your outstretched hand. Bro. J. G. Blair has returned home after a short stay on the big "Southern.” We are looking forward with pleasure to the series of meetings which have been announced by our worthy secretary to be held at various points on the system. The writer is indebted to Bro. Calhoun, of Savannah, for items this month. Tim O'Shea. Third Division, Lakeland District — Am writing this month before my notes come in on account of leaving home for some time. With the opening up of the new line from Morriston to Archer there is put on bid three de- sirable agencies on the new Hne, and several $65.00 telegraph tricks. This will create seven positions, six of which pay $65.00 per month, and will be good places for some extra men, not now- making full time. In addition' to these seven positions, there has been created a clerk-telegrapher position at Bartow freight station on account of no tele- graphing being done at the passenger station now. This new place pays $68.00, the same as similar positions at Fort Meade and Wauchula. We are glad to see Bro. W. E. Houdlette, of Dade City, back with us holding an up-to-date. Bro. G. B. Walker has been transferred from Ft. Myers to Lakeland dispatcher’s office. Bro. Walker will miss his gasoline boat. He was quite a sailor while in Fort Myers. Bro. J. J. Sanders, formerly agent at San Antonio, has been assigned to the clerk-telegrapher position at Dunnellon, which place seemed hard to fill. Bro. Brown, Kilpatrick, bid in the Bartow clerk- telegrapher position and R. B. Griffin, formerly relief agent, gets the Wauchula agency, vice Bro. Smith, who we regret very much to lose, as he was one of our agents who art not as plentiful as we would like. Hope there will be a large attendance at the meeting in Lakeland on the 25th, and that we can have three or four candidates for initiation. I will try to have the meeting written up for The Telegeaphke, so the brothers on the other end of the system will know what we are doing and that we can still make things lively for the boys when they turn out. Help us get this district solid this month, and see if we can’t present a solid front in November. Dtv. Co*. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1801 Lakeland District Notes — Effective October 1st, the Coast Line will oper- ate over its own track between Archer and Morris- ton. The old route is owned by the S. A. L. and called joint track. The new offices opened up are: Agent-operator at Archer, Williston and Morriston, and night operator Montbrook, and second and third at Dunnellon at $65.00 per month each, making the latter a continuous office. The salary of the new agency at Montbrook will be $50.00 a month. Bro. W. D. Hamage gets Groom agency, vice Bro. J. M. Oren, resigned, and gone with the S. A. L. in Tampa. We all wish him well, but regret to lose him. Bro. Oren was relieved by Bro. W. L. Robinson, relieved by Bro. J. C. Whitaker, extra, and Bro. A. W. Handley, was relieved by J. W. Corbitt, a new man, on second Groom. Trilby agency and second Groom are on bulletin. Bro. J. E. Long, third Groom, is on vacation visiting relatives in North Carolina, relieved by D. W. Sasser. Bro. J. F. Harnage, Jr., of third Trilby, took us all by surprise by his recent marriage. We all wish himself and wife a long and happy life. J. J. Beville was relieved at Dunnellon by Miss Maude Cox, extra. Bro. G. B. Walker was assigned to third “CD” Lakeland dispatcher’s office instead of Bro. W. W. Braddock as shown in error in August Teleg- rapher. Cert. 1265. Jacksonville District — Bro. F. P. Rines went with an ice company at Lakeland, and Sanford freight agency was bid in by Bro.^ J. G. Hurley, of the Sanford ticket agency, leaving that position open for bids. We are all sorry to lose Bro. Rines, but wish him much success in his new undertaking. Bro. J. N. Ahik, of DeLeon Springs, spent several weeks in the mountains of Tennessee, re- lieved by Bro. O'. C. Knight. Bro. M. O. Causey, who has been in the tur- pentine business for some time, relieved G. W. Crim, night ticket agent at Sanford, on vacation. We are glad to have Bro. Causey with us again. Bro. W. T. Whitehead, of Linden, has resigned, relieved by Clarence Dempsey, who has promised us his application shortly. Third Port Tampa scales was bid in by Bro. S. V. Andrews, of Winston; Altamonte Springs agency by Bro. C. H. Lord, Jr., vice Bro. M. G. Norman, gone on the extra list, and third Kissim- mee bid in by R. L. Jarrell. We are glad to see Bro. J. T. Harrison back at Crescent City Jet. He has been in Hot Springs, Ark., for some time on account of his wife’s ill health. Deland Jet. nights on bulletin, vice Bro. Jack- son having resigned; also Deland clerk-operator, vice Bro. Braddock, gone with a bank at Daytona. We are sorry to lose Bro. Braddock, but hope he will succeed in his new position. Third Rands yard is also on bulletin, vice Bro. Rumfelt, re- signed. Bro. .Morrison and wife, of Clermont, have returned from a pleasant visit with friends and relatives in Kentucky. Bro. Willis and family, of Winter Garden, have returned from a visit among relatives and friends near Ocala, where they enjoyed the hunting and fishing. Dispatcher O. L. Taylor, on three weeks’ vaca- tion, visited relatives in Illinois. The busy season is close at hand and there will be plenty for all of us to do. Let’s be on the job and give no cause for complaint. We have a good force of dispatchers to work with, always ready to meet us half way. We can lighten their work, as well as our own, by answering our calls and giving that “OS” promptly. There are still a few nons among us, but we are gaining ground little by little and hope to have • the district solid before the first of the year. There is no reason why we should not be able to do this if you will do your part. Keep after them continually and make them realize “No card, no favors.” Thanks to the two brothers who sent in items for this write-up. I will appreciate 'your thought- fulness in sending me any items you can before the 20th of each month. “Q,” Cert. 388. Gainesville District — There would be more O. R. T. men if every one of us would stick to the motto, “No card, no favors.” The non who tells you he would come in but can't raise the price spends more money foolishly in one month than would pay for his card for a year, and he is the first one to meet the pay-car, grab the envelope containing the raise we got for him and claim he is worth more money than he received. The man who will do this and continue refusing to join will be turned down at good, old St. Peter's gate regardless of how many Sunday schools and churches he goes to. A man who won’t help the Order that gets him more money and better working conditions is not a good man for the company. If he is not inter- ested in his own welfare, how can he be interested in the company’s affairs? Brothers, there are too many “ham factories” along the line. Recently I visited a brother oper- ator’s place with the intention of going in and having a chat with him, but as I reached his office I spied a practice outfit on his table and heard him giving instructions as to how the differ ent letters were made, and on the same table lay a copy of our good, old journal, in plain sight of the brother thus violating his obligation. We must cut out the “ham factories” and stick to “No card, no favors,” and the nons will soon be pleading for us to give them just one more trial, and some of them will plead in vain. We will have to make an example of these brothers who persistently violate their obligations by having students hanging around their offices, and I hope this will be sufficient warning to have Digitized by LiOOQle

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1802 The Railroad Telegrapher. them cut it out before we are obliged to take drastic action. “Yours truly*’ is a new man over here, but don’t propose to sit idly by and have these nons glory in having up-to-date members pay for what they enjoy without any expense to them. So let’s keep hammering at the “barnacles” and denouncing the “ham factory*’ game, which sooner or later may cause some of us to lose our jobs and perhaps our membership in the grand old O. R. T. Cert. 1959. Gainesville District Notes — Worthington Springs agency has been trans- ferred to Bro. C. E. Dowling, vice Bro. G. H. Harris, assigned other duties. Lake Butler freight agency transferred from Bro. W. C. Lockhart to Bro. J. W. Priester, from Lake Butler ticket agency, recently bid in by Bro. E. K. Butler, formerly relief agent, which position is being held by Bro. G. I. Bently, on vacation to get married, relieved by Bro. L. D. Hill. Dunedin agency bid in by Bro. J. J. Sanders, of San Antonio; latter now on bulletin. Bro. C. L. Waters, Gainesville second, while on vacation was relieved by Bro. J. B. Ray. During Bro. Waters’ absence this trick was cut off, and he is now relieving Bro. F. A. McMillian on first, while he is relieving the dispatchers. A. B. Collins spent a few days at Altoona and also a few days with relatives of his wife and his. C. W. Parham spent his vacation in the hills of Carolina near Murphy. J. E. Murray had a de lightful time at Lake Weir, accompanied by his wife. Our genial chief, M. H. McClamroach, spent his vacation at Hendersonville, N. C., and returned much benefited. H. O. McArthur went to Clyde, N. C., for his outing, the first real vaca- tion he has had since coming to Florida. Bro. McMillian, relief dispatcher, will probably go to Chicago and other points north and west for his vacation. ' . Bro. George L. Northsworthy, of Leesburg, had a pleasant trip to points in Canada. Bro. Crisp, our ticket agent, has also been away on leave. Bro. J. L. Williams was relieved on vacation by Mr. Rawls, and he later by Acting Relief Agent Bently. Bro. C. P. Moore, who has been at Hot Springs, returned to first Palatka much improved in health. There are quite a number of other changes of which I am not aware. Bro. H. B. Pierce, first “CN” yard office Jax, had a splendid time in Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Coney Island, accompanied by Mr. Lee, from Jax shops. Let’s all answer our calls promptly and give the best service we possibly can. The rush season will soon be here and it will be appreciated by all concerned and secure us favors that we often want. Mr. Waters, second Gainesville, is to enter th« civil service shortly. Let's all send all the news we can to the local chairman every month for the journal. He has his hands full, and we can't expect him to keep up with the “doings” unless we give him some help. Bro. J. A. Adams is relieving Bro. Moore on Lake Butler second. Bro. H. T. Gruner, from Clearwater, bid in the relief agency. Agencies now on bulletin: Interlachen, Clear- water, San Antonio and Old Town. Bro. Stary, from Interlachen, relieved Bro. Thornton at Palatka while he was attending court at Black Shore, Ga. Bro. Thornton came back by Jesup and spent a couple of days with his wife and little ones. He will move them to Pa- latka this fall. Bro. Tilden, of Palatka, is quite a regular vis- itor to Bostwick now, and we are wondering why. Bro. Martin, of Palatka, while attending court at Enterprise, Ala., was relieved by Bro. Butler. Our lion-hearted yardmaster, Mr. Jeter, at Palatka. went to Silver Lake recently and took a good bath, as a result of which he was sick for four days. “Cutie,” at Palatka, wants to “roll” Bro. Tedder, at Seville. Bro. Martin has joined the bachelors’ union, Mrs. Martin having gone to Chicago for a couple of months. Bjo. Noe, from “the P. M." called to see the boys at “B” office recently, and says we have the best schedule he has ever seen. That sounds good. Mud. Big Four Route. Chicago Division, West End — The floral design given by the operators of Chicago Division West for the funeral of Mrs. McDaniel, wife of Bro. Harry McDaniel, agent at Zionsville, Ind., was a beauty; consisting of five dozen American Beauty roses in a bed of ferns, making a blanket about five and one-half feet high and two and one-half feet wide, finished with an enormous bow of American Beauty ribbon. Bro. McDaniel and family were deeply touched by this act of the boys, who are to be congratu- lated for their generosity and prompt response. To Bro. R. E. McMahon, first Brant, is due special credit for his effort in securing such a beau- tiful design, in view of the fact that all business houses were closed in Indianapolis at the time, on account of it being labor day. Bro. H. W. Ely, Augusta, Ind., who motored to his old home in Ohio for several days, a 300- mile trip without any trouble, was relieved by Mr. Loveless, from Altamont. Mr. Frank went to second Zionsville while his mother-in-law was sick; relieved by Telephoner Loveless, from Clark's Hill. Bro. Wm. Todd was relieved by E. B. Smith, a good man, who should get a card. Bro. W. Harper, third Hazelrigg, resigned to accept a position as railway mail clerk, was re- lieved by Mr. Sloan. Sister Miller has resumed on second Whitestown after several days’ vacation, relieved by Mrs. Stewart, third Zionsville. Bro. F. C. Lade bid in third Whitestown. Miss Dainwood is on third Thorntown, vice Brooks. Bro. R. J. Hughes is on first Lebanon again, Bro. Taylor going back on third there. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1803 W. P. Oldendorf, agent Lebanon, reaigned to go into busineaa for himself, was relieved by J. Walner, agent Thorntown, and Bro. F. A. Gilbert, agent Iroquois, bid in Thorntown agency. Bro. J. M. Moore, third Clarka Hill, is re- licring C. A. Regett, agent there, owing to illness. Bro. Earl Frances, Altamont, called on friends at Iroquois the other day. Bro. W. S. McConnell, agent Ranb, while renew- ing acquaintance at Oxford, Ind., and other pilots of interest, was relieved by Bro. F. C. Lade, who also relieved Bro. F. A. Gilbert, agent Iroquois, fifteen days before going to bit assignment at Thorntown agency. We hope to soon be able to say “Bro." Brod- erick at Beaverville. Bro. Harris, of St Anna, has taken possession of a miniature farm contiguous to St Anne, and will begin to waste good money in an effort to get two-pound broilers from cold-storage eggs, despite all the good advice given him by brothers who have burned their fingers. Mr. Manley, of Kankakee, who made a trip to Niagara Falla recently, wrote several postals to the fellowa at "DI” and then tried to beat them back. We wonder what "Doc” is looking over furniture catalogues for? Bro. Boucher, at Aroma, has been transferred from the I. C. to Division 138. I wish to remind you nons that the dues for November it $6.17 and December $5.33. Better show your colors and get up to date. Very few of you boys are sending me the changes at your stations. You enjoy reading something about the other fellow. I will now offer each of you this proposition. If you appreciate my efforts in gathering together the happenings on west end Chicago Division and sending them to the editor for publication show it by tending me the news. Otherwise I will consider my efforts of no avail and give up the job. I want to extend my thanks to the boys who want to see something doing all the time, and sent me some notes. Csst. 676. WASTE BRINGS WANT. (Harris.) September days are fleeting fast. The summer time will soon be o’er. While Old King Coal approaches fast. And ice-cold days we’ll have galore. My overcoat is in the pawn, My summer lid is out o' date; My summer's wages long since gone. And my coal bin looks just like “Sept, morn.” Chicago Division, East— Bro. W. F. Cunningham, off the past two months mending a broken leg, is getting along first rate for a 250-pound man. Bro. W. M. Williams, Shelby street days, off on sick list again. Bro. Estal Ayers, Vine first, and family, and C. E. Hudgell, St. Paul agency, and family, have returned from a two weeks’ enjoyable trip to Washington, D. C. Bro. G. H. Cory, who re- lieved Bro. Ayers on first, was relieved on second by C. A. Ault Second St. Paul abolished making the agency a twelve-hour day job. W. Sumpter, second St. Paul, displaced Bro. G. V. Lieland, second Clifty, who displaced A. I. Brunner on third Fairland, who displaced Bro. F. G. Brandon on third Briar, who went to Lawrenceburg Jet third. Bro. Joe Coy was assigned Griffith days; Bro. O. G. Harvey, Mill Creek nights, and Bro. W. C. Murray, Brow second. Dix and Code' third are on bulletin. C*aT. 34. IN MEMORIAM. Whiskas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to take unto Himself the beloved wife and mother of our Bro. H. McDaniel, and family, and Whiskas, In full realization of their gnat loss, we fail to find words to express our sympathy, but direct them to our Creator, the ever-ready Com- forter; therefon be it Rssotved , That the members of “Big Four” System Division 138 extend to Bro. McDaniel and family our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolvsd, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother and family, a copy to Thi TiutcaArHia for publication, and a copy be spread on the minutes of this division. F. C. Bussixt. R. E. McMahon, G. B. Haxxis, Committss. CARD OF THANKS. Zionsvilu, Ins., September 4, 1913. Bro. McMahon, Brant, Ind. Dear Sir and Brother: I wish to thank you, and through you, the operators along the line for the beautiful floral piece sent to my wife's funeral. I can not express to you the apprecia- tion of myself and family shown us by the brothers in this our great bereavement. Haxky McDanixl, Cert. 1335. NOTICE. GaxxNSiuao, Ind., September 20, 1913. . All members on the Chicago and White Water Divisions are requested to bear in mind the meet- ings of the Queen City Telegraphers' Club, the notice of which is to be found in the division directory. There is no reason wby more of us should not get there. A. J. Hoknunc, Local Chairman. P. 6 ■ E. West— Bro. Knight bid in and moved to second James- town, and Kinney, from Range Road, went to “HY” first. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1804 The Railroad Telegrapher. First Range Road has been eliminated in the wave of retrenchment, leaving Pitman on the night shift without any change of hours. Clermont is another spot hit by the tidal wave which sent Terry back to the farm and placed our old friend, the hungry Wolfe, on the night turn, doing the twelve hours per. Bro. Simmerroan is off fifteen days on his much- longed-for vacation, relieved by an extra man. Kern pit opened again, with Bro. Lockhart in charge. Hope he coins enough for that winter’s overcoat. We haven’t heard from the Two Macks — SD and “PD”— for so long that we fear they have fallen into the Illinois River or some other calam- ity has befallen them. Bro. Rollings, of Jamestown, is being relieved sixty days by Moore of Linnsburg. It has been suggested that we do all we can to convince a “guy" who has had his hammer out and working overtime that he has the wrong con- ception of the organization, as to its aims, etc., refer him back five or six years, where the average wage was less than $40 per month. He has seen the changes brought about since he has been here, and is one of the few who have been standing 'n the bread line with us, and with the exception of one or two terms, he has not made a single move towards doing his part in the good work. If any of you feel the pinch of a tight shoe after reading thjp, come around -&nd we will issue you a ticket that will make your air good for the next six months. "Q.” Cert. 441. Peoria Division East — The “stormy end” is now experiencing a wave of economy and a renewal of the retrenchment policy which came so near getting all of our jobs a few years ago, taking off all clerks possible, and a few of the telegraph jobs expected to go soon. We are anxiously awaiting the sound of wed- ding bells at “NE.” Bro. Boner, Mt. Comfort, off three days recently attending court, was relieved by Extra Cook, from Wilkinson. Bro. Hutchins, Willow Branch, off fifteen days enjoying a camping trip on some of the northern lakes, was relieved by Extra Welch. Bro. Julian, first Shirley, off two weeks, was relieved by Extra Henricks. Bro. Cooper, first New Castle, off a few weeks, was relieved by Bro. Hanscomb, third there, and he by Extra Blaine, who later relieved Bro. Hans- comb while off a few days. Agent Sherry, Mooreland, off thirty days, was relieved by Extra Kerr. Agent Howard, Modoc, off a few days visiting relatives in and about Decatur, 111., relieved by Extra Miller. Second Durbin, on bulletin, is not considered a very desirable job since the night yard clerk has been taken off. Wasd. Indianapolis Division — I didn't get any write-up last month on account of being out of town until too late to get it in, but will try to keep it going after this. This time Bro. Hausknecnt was the only one who sent me any news, and I want to thank him for so doing. If more of you along the line would do the same, we could have some news. Bro. Kautzman, third Muncie, recently made a scouting trip to Indianapolis for new members, but two of the men he was after had already sent in their applications, one promised to get in next pay, another one had something to kick about, and another just laughed at him and tried to make him believe that he already belonged. Let’s make it “No card, no favors.” Then maybe these “jokers” and fellows who are so “jhort” that they can’t pay their dues won’t find things so "soft and tasy." It is now Bros. Dicks and Ferree at Belt Jet., and Bro. Dicks at Eastwood. Bro. Ritter, first Farmland, off some time on account of ill health, was relieved by Bro. Blue, of second trick there, and he by Bro. Allison. Bro. Terry, third South Anderson, who relieved Mr. Hegadorn on first there, was relieved by Bro. Allison and Mr. Harvey. Ex-Bro. Flinn is on vacation, relieved on sec ond Hart by Mr. Thompson, a new man. Mr. Riffle, first Dolby, was off a few days, re- lieved by Mr. Wright. Bro. Weekly, back from a very enjoyable vaca- tion, relieved Mr. Kirk, second Vance, off a month losing the hay fever in Michigan. Bro. Weekly was relieved at Connor by Mr. Debrosse, a brother to our Bro. Debrosse at Lamb. He will soon line up. Bro. Weekly was sick several days. Bro. Hausknecht, agent Selma, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by F. G. Kautzman, a new man. Bro. J. A. Myers, agent Parker City, has re- turned from a three weeks’ fishing trip, relieved by Mr. Van Buskirk. Bro. Olvey, first Connor, while attending the Muncie fair, was relieved by Mr. Rowe. The trainmaster’s and dispatcher’s offices on the Sandusky Division have been moved from Springfield to Bellefontaine, also two telegraphers, making quite a bunch in Bellefontaine office now. Night Chief McElroy, on an indefinite leave owing to bad health, was relieved by “Bill” Heim- soth, giving “Bud” Connelly a good chance to see what he can do with the trains on the third trick. We had a great time at the last meeting. Thir- teen of the brave brothers turned out, .and more of you should have been there. Don't forget that we meet on the third Monday in each month, so come out and enjoy yourself with us. Bro. Jenkins requests that you hurry and re- turn your information blanks, as that is what they make up a new schedule from. Also don’t wait for some of the local or Order officials to come around, but get right after the nons in your own office and line them up with us. Then the com- mittee will have something to show the manage- ment. “Auf weidersehen.” “Pni Bags." 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1805 St. Louis Division, Bast — The board of arbitration appointed to hear the case of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, Order of Railroad Conductors and the Eastern railroads commenced their hearings September 11th, and have forty-five days to complete them and render its decision. The employes are making a strong case. Here’s luck to them. Bro. C. S. Byrd, second Reno, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Operator Ray, who later relieved H. Goodwin, Jr., on Waver third. Bro. R. F. Sexton is now on second Starr. Bro. J. M. Johnson relieved Bro. Tincher at Hadley for his fifteen days’ vacation provided for* by the schedule. W. O. Sappenfield relieved Mr. Hy- barger on second St. Mary for fifteen days. The dispatcher’s office has been moved from Fourth street, Terre Haute, to the passenger depot at Seventh street, abolishing “JR” office, the operators in the dispatcher’s office doing the work formerly done by “JR” men. Mr. Tomlin- son displaced Bro. Whalen at Duane, and Bro. Foncannon, first at Waver, wa9 displaced by Mr. Scott. Mr. Sacra bid in first Sandford before “JR” was abolished. Bro. Whalen displaced Bro. Mayer, who bumped Bro. Franklin at Paris. Bro. Stanton was assigned third Duane, and Bro. Weber second Waver, vice W. E. Shull. Bro. Roach had to give up Green Castle as the town was filled up with students to attend college and he could not obtain a house to live in. He will work extra for awhile. Cert. 84. Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry. Northern Division — Bro. Phillips is anxiously looking forward to Jhe time when he gets his annual relief. Perhaps he expects to be responsible for the change of a name, and not his own, either. Bro. Gates, agent Elmira, is making so many friends daily in both sexes that it looks as if a card is as good as a magnet. Bro. Babcock, block dispatcher Petoskey, ac- companied his wife as far as Mancelona recently, enroute to Grand Rapids. Bro. Bartholomy relieved the agent at Mancelona recently. Joe .is an all-around good man. Bro. Fraymeyer, of Alba, is settin’ ’em up owing to the arrival of the stork at his home. All the Petoskey extras this summer were solid O. R. T. Bro. Sheets is sorry the summer is so near gone. He has been having such a good time. Mr. Mason took a day to himself recently. We hope he will take a tumble and get a card. A. D. Todd, first Harbor Springs, resigned to attend school, relieved by Miss Wood, of Harbor Point. Mr. Becker, second Harbor Springs, re- leased from service. Harbor Point closed. Bro. E. O. Brotherton, from third Formans, to second Walton Jet., vice Mr. Albright, resigned. It is now Bros. L. L. Wright, L. H. Wheeler and L. B. Babcock, first, second and third Petoskey. Bro. C. L. Sheets is at “GN” Grand Rapids, after another summer in the Petoskey block dis- patcher’s office. C. E. Johnson, Manton, was a Petoskey caller recently. Bro. W. A. Gates, agent Bay View, is relieving Ticket Agent C. C. Robbins, Traverse City, for a couple of months, F. L. Shockey, Bay View, going to Tustin. Bay View closed. Boys, if you ever expect to get anything worth while you will have to line up your fellow- workers. It is every member’s duty to himself to go after them with all your might, and it won’t take long to get them where they should be. Get some blanks and keep after them. It’s worse than foolish for the nons to growl about conditions as long as they let us pay for the things they enjoy through the work of our grand old Order. Brothers, we must see that they get a card. Fellows, come across with the news by the 20th, so we can have a good write-up every month. H. A. Speicher, second “CN” Cadillac, gets third there, vice R. A. Wagner, relieving H. M. Lowell at North yard a few days. Bro. A. H. Dean and Mr. Dunn are on first and second “CN” and G. H. Labbe is manager again. Bro. F. E. Hughes, third Kegomic, resigned, relieved by Bro. E. P. Jones, of the “Big Four,” who was later relieved by Mr. Maney until the close of the season, when the latter went to Wal- ton Jet., vice Mr. Beeman, third, resigned. Bro. R. A. Norin, first Kegomic, is off on leave. Bro. C. O. Babcock, second there, gets the winter job, two men being taken off, making it a day job only. Bro. H. M. Stebbins, first Formans, resigned, and went to the “P. M.,” relieved by Bro. L. L. Wright, third there, relieved by Bro. E. O. Brotherton, of Lake Jet., until the closing of Formans. A. J. Davenport got Lake Jet. Mr. Chas. Hulin, first Bay View block office, resigned to attend school, relieved by E. F. John- son until closing of season when he and H. J. Paquette, second, were released from service. Bro. C. H. Daley, agent Carp Lake, is now on second Boyne Falls, vice Mr. Nielsen, who is on first relieving C. H. Cross for a few days. Carp Lake is closed. “23” and Certs. 55 and 64. Fort Worth & Denver City Ry. Third and Fourth DixHsions — General Supt. Gausewitz and Supt. Mear are two busy men, getting the road in shape for the fall and winter rush. Trainmaster Guy T. Grove is visiting relatives in Virginia. Chief Dispatcher Bodeen has returned from his farm in Minnesota looking as fine as a jaybird in May. Luther Sparkman, of the superintendent’s staff, has returned from an enjoyable visit to relatives in Havana, Cuba. Business is picking up in general, especially perishable freight moving south from Colorado and California points. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1806 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Phelps returned to “X” Childress from "DW” Ft. Worth, where he had been relieving Bro. Gilley, while the latter was on an extended tour of the West “Indies.” Bro. Johnston, bumped at “X,” after a trip to Ft. Worth on business, returned to “CD” Childress. Bro. Huffmaster, Carey, is contemplating going into the chicken business in connection with his other industries. Yard Clerk Henry Cunningham was transferred to Texline recently, relieved 'by his brother, John. Harry Hathaway, chief caller, made a call on Quanah folks recently. Quite an attraction down that way for Harry. Dispatcher Clugh has returned and reports rusticating on the gulf beach and piney woods of Eastern Texas “fine biz.” Dispatcher Clark is looking after his interests in the oil fields around Tulsa, Okla. The new Federal law, prohibiting the killing of wild ducks, will work great hardships on Dis- patcher Clugh and Bro. Mentzer, the two champion huntsmen of the Panhandle. Bro. Holmes, Texline, resigned, relieved by Bro. Stephenson, of “CD” Childress. Bro. Webster, agent Tascosa, has returned from his vacation looking fine. Bro. Erwin has returned from his ranch in Tarantula County and reports crops looking well. The two nons at Memphis better get in now. No excuse since receiving an increase. Bro. Harry O’Bryant, second Tascosa, has re- signed and gone to Amarillo. Presume the two star nons, Kersey and Qster at Amarillo, will now start two separate bank accounts with their increase to embark in “that business” they have been going into for the past five years. We feel sorry for Bro. Henderson being thrown in with these two invincibles. Two certain brothers on the Fourth Division had better take timely warning and do their sleep- ing at home and not on duty. Something is liable to drop. This is just a gentle hint. Bro. Hain, third Texline, on an extended trip through the North and West, will probably pur- chase some fine breeding stock for his ranch in New Mexico. Bro. Davis has resigned to go into business in Decatur, relieved by Bro. Black, the latter relieved by R. Grubbs, former call boy at “WF.” Mr. Robinson is taking his yearly vacation and incidentally spending his first $10 raise under the new schedule. This may be the better way. Bro. Hines, who is relieving him, was relieved by Bro. Dickinson, Bro. Durrett going on third and Extra Dispatcher Pile on first. Bro. Lee, third Bowie, is spending his vacation in Colorado, relieved by Mr. Wales, a local man from Bowie. It is now Bro. T. D. Dougherty, cashier and first at Chillicothe. The non at Evans switch appreciates the new schedule, but not yet to the extent of signing up. The S. P. schedule shows it to be the best- paying road in the United States. That’s what co-operation will do for us. A $5 raise on a month's salary makes $60 a year increase — nearly one month’s pay for the average man on this line. To join our ranks and take out $1000 insurance would cost, outside of initiation, $15.20 a year, leaving a balance to the good of $44.80. The nons know this is a fair business proposition, because they have got the money. We expect Mr. Baird, at Memphis, to be with us shortly, also Mr. Watts. He has the blanks, and we have his promise. Bro. Lockard has returned to Tolbert, relieving Mr. Holloman, who goes to Hartley, and we hope he will soon come in. Bro. Horton, temporarily at Tolbert, is now cashier at Childress. Bro. Gar- ner, Division 57, formerly in “WF” dispatcher's office, has gone with the E. P. S. W. at Tucumcari as extra dispatcher and operator. The recent rains have cooled the temperature, and there’s no excuse now why we third-trick men can’t sleep days. Do your duty toward yourselves, “owls,” and you will be in much better shape to give efficient service to your employers. There are recent changes at Bowie, Decatur, Chillicothe and Henrietta, all filled by new men. I’ve been looking for some of the old heads to bump into these jobs. Ckkt. 43. Wichita Valley Line, Sixth District — As we are enjoying the solid comforts of the friendly warmth of our office stove these frosty morning and evenings, and the other solid com- forts and better working conditions compared with those of former years, when we worked twelve to sixteen hours with no rest, we should realize the hardships of the telegraph service at that time. Many who worked here then have passed away, others became disgusted and went into other lines of business for themselves, and very few of the old-timers are left. This will soon be the case with us, the way the price of living has advanced, unless we try to benefit our conditions by securing the advanced wages that are due us for our services. The way to reach better conditions is to line up every non left on the road. Our trainmen are getting from $150 to $250 per month, because they have a contract that calls for it. We have spent years trying to get the telegraphers here to sec that the only way to improve our conditions is to wake up and get in line as we should be. We must put on a bold front, like the men in the other departments, and those among us who will not come in with us should be shown that our motto, “No card, no favors,” means literally just what it says. Bro. A. H. Plentl, agent Goree, has taken a similar position at Anson station. T. M. Parwise, relieved by Bro. Plentl, agent Anson, goes to Wichita Falls as assistant dispatcher. We wish them both good luck. L. E. Williams, cashier from Spur, goes to Goree agency. Bro. Ed Graves, of Haskell, is enjoying thirty days’ vacation at Galveston and other points. Bro. Barnes, from Munday, is relieving him, relieved by one of the boys from Abiline. Bro. Billy Phipps, agent Romarton, has returned from a visit at his old home and with friends in Texas. We are glad to see him back again. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1807 Bra. Resell i» back at Seymour again, after several days* vacation, visiting friends and rela- tives. Brea. A. M. Getz, agent Haskell; A. B. Reese, agent Monday, and Tom Casey, agent Weinert, and several of the other brothers have not taken any summer vacations, probably saving up their money for the cold winter days soon to come. Conductors Smith and Kennedy are also saving their money for the winter. We are always glad to have Conductor Frank Lindsey, with the chain gang, drive up. He is a dandy, fine fellow. Engineer "Daddy” Quill, who made a summer round of Shreveport, New Orleans and other places, visiting old friends, is back at the throttle again. Csst. 160. Virginian Ry. First and Sicond Divisions— We are today enjoying the largest membership we ever had, and it is interesting to see how the non s are waking up and handing in their applica- tions. Brothers, try to land the few struggling ones who are still out, in order that we may have a solid line-up by the first of the year. Very few of us probably joined the first time we were asked, so don’t get discouraged by refusals, but keep after them until you land them. Call the attention to some of the older nons to the time they were working twelve hours a day, without any schedule or overtime pay. Now they are working only ten hours instead of twelve, with overtime, and enjoying other benefits they never dreamed of before. Remember, brothers, that you have no right to have a student in your office without the recom- mendation of your division superintendent and the approval of President Perham, and unless this has been complied with you are violating your obligation. If a student should make a mistake, causing a serious accident, you who have them around will be held responsible. Let us pay strict attention to the duties assigned us, “cut out" the students and live up to our obligations. Mr. Maxon, agent Huddleston, on fifteen days' vacation, was relieved by Bro. Hamer, from Seneca. Bro. Chappell, second Sebrell, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Daniels, extra. Mr. Gettle, operator in dispatcher’s office, taking fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Moore on third, and be by Bro. Strickland, third Sewalls Pt., relieved by Brakeman Etheridge, owing to the scarcity of operators. Bro. McDowell, agent Aspen, has resigned, re- lieved by Bro. Clark, from Burdette, on bid. Mr. Cahoon, agent Suffolk, taking fifteen days’ vacation, promises to join on his return. Some good brother remind him of this. Div. Cox. Chicago, Indiana & Southern R. R. Well, boys, aren’t you proud? Just think of it — C l. ft S. System Division No. 159 — which we have been working and waiting for so long. I am certainly proud of you, and if you will stand by your local and general chairmen we will all be one family. You boys on the Danville Division have a chairman there to be proud of, and my advice is to stick to him. The things said in the journal about the greedi- ness of the nons on other roads is just as true of our line. We have one of this kind on the Kan- kakee Division. He was getting $55.00 per when he resigned to go to work elsewhere and heard that we had been granted a schedule raising his salary to $57.50; he called up the chief and pulled back his resignation. Now he says the O. R. T. never did anything for him. Some of you boys near there see if you can’t convince him who secured that $2.50 raise on his job. Now, boys, all be on tap to answer the bell when she rings; be courteous to 'the dispatchers, because we have a bunch that are the best ever and it’s very rarely that they snap at you. Our chief is square, and our assistant superintendent — where will you find another one like him? — got a heart in him like a ham (I mean as big). The operators at Schneider are getting a new home, and it’s going to be a dandy. Bro. Hardy says he is going to move to Momcnce, Schneider is getting too large for him. I understand Bro. Vane, at Momence, is on his wedding trip. When he returns he will prob- ably pass the cigars 'along. Boys, I thank you one and all for the confi- dence put in me by electing me local chairman of the KKK Division and you may rest aasured I will do my best for you. I am proud that I helped to elect Bro. Shimanek general chairman. He is a dandy and has a nature that is sunny and smiling and a disposi- tion like a bull dog. Trust him. G. S. ft T. Chicago O. R. T. Club, Our regular meeting of September 6th was attended by about ten of the old regulars. The meeting was a live one and thoroughly enjoyed. Each attending member was called upon for a few remarks and all responded very nicely, this being the first time in the history of the club that every attending member grasped this opportunity. This is what we want at these meetings to make them interesting. Those brothers not gifted with the silvered tongues need not refrain from attend- ing these meetings through fear of being pressed into an expression of their views, etc., as has been intimated to me as being the cause for many brothers remaining away from the Cort Club. We want all the brothers to attend regularly and should you not care to take the floor and give us a few remarks or offer a suggestion you certainly will not be insisted upon to do so hereafter. We watnt your presence at these meetings if nothing more. The Cart Club is a trifle short of members and funds, but we flourish in one respect, and that is, we have plenty of good speech-makers, who are always ready and willing to get up and take a crack at someone. 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1808 The Railroad Telegrapher. though you have nothing to relate yourself. Re- member our meetings are the first Saturday night of each month. Bro. Breining, of the C. & N. W., was recently called to Columbia, Tenn., on account of the illness of his wife, who is visiting relatives there. We learn with great pleasure she is greatly im- proved at this writing. Bro. Conrad, of the Burlington, is enjoying a thirty-day leave of absence at Adrian, Mich. Bro. Novak, of the C. & N. W. general office, was off twenty-five days visiting relatives in Sealy, Texas. We regret losing Bro. Allen, of the Rock Island general office, who recently bid in Topeka relay job. Bro. Castle, of 93, is enjoying a few weeks* vacation in Salt Lake City. We understand he will be in the market for a flat when he returns. We understand Bro. P. E. Gray is now a wid- ower, Mrs. Gray having recently departed for LaPorte, Ind., where she anticipates remaining until Paul promises to attend the Cort Club meet- ings regularly. Bro. Trumble, of the “Q,” is back from his recent fishing trip and says luck was against him. We think the other guy beat him to it. Bros. Coates and Anderson, of 132, are enjoy- ing their vacations taking in Chicago sights. Bro. G. F. Flynn, recently of the So. Pac., is now located with the C. & N. W. in the general office, Chicago. Bro. Diemer, of 93, is now night owl at “X’* office, I. C. He promises to be more faithful and attentive at the club meetings hereafter. Bro. Alverson, of the C. & N. W. general office, recently returned from a six weeks* tour of eastern States in his auto. A1 looks well and says his experiences are certainly worthy of com- memoration. Bro. Jurgeleit, of the I. C., spent his vacation with relatives in Grand Crossing, 111. Bros. Martin and Quinn, of the “Q” general office, promise to be regular attendants at the Cort Club meetings hereafter. Bro. Cranens, of the I. C., called on the “Big Four” brothers at Indianapolis, Ind., while on vacation and found them all very well pleased over their eight-hour day and increase in wages. He also took in his old home town. Horse Branch, Kentucky. Bro. O’Conner, of the R. I., is now on his honeymoon in parts unknown. We all extend sincerest congratulations. Bro. Nugen, of the “Q,** says he enjoyed a grand vacation this year. Last year he took in the Libertyville Fair. This season he attempted to put Mr. Schlitz, of Milwaukee, out of business, but admits his failure. The C. & N. W. brothers had a pleasant call from Bro. C. P. Regan, Division 76, Capron, 111. Bro. Auld, of the I. C., recently returned to duty from his honeymoon. We all extend best wishes. Bro. McNamara, of 93, who enjoyed a very pleasant vacation in Denver and Salt Lake seems somewhat infatuated with the Mormon idea. Bro. Esler, “X” office, I. C., was off two weeks visiting in New York and Atlantic City. We regret to learn that our most faithful brother, G. Dal Jones, was recently picked up near Crofton, Neb., and threatened with time on account of shooting chickens out of season. However, he was turned loose by promising to leave the State immediately. D. C. Smart, Club. Cor. Topeka O. R. T. Club. On account of Bros. Brown, Edwards and our general committee being convened in Chicago in negotiations with the general managers the meet- ing of the club called for Sunday, September 14th was cancelled. It was to have been a special one held at the residence of General Chairman Brown and a social affair, where we could all get ac- quainted, the brothers to bring their ladies. We have not given up the idea of having a social affair like this, but merely postponed It. At a later date when the committee has reached a settlement and returned home we expect to have a big jubilee meeting, mingled with light refreshments and music. Watch for the announcement and each brother make a special effort to bring his wife or lady friend and get acquainted. R. A. Powell, Secretary. Digitized by LiOOQle

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mtm CRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 132 is due July 1, 1913. Time for payment expires August 31, 1913. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. On $ 300 00 (Series A) On 600 00 (Series B) On 1,000 00 (Series C) BENEFITS PAID DURING SEPTEMBER, 1913. Claim Cert. No. Nam*. Cause. Div. No. Series. Amt. 1444.. Harry S. Carr General Tuberculosis 0. .24007. .C. .$1,000 00 1477. .J. R. French Tuberculosis (Miliary) 32. .21893. .B. . 600 00 1480. .Richard A. Marsh, Jr. .Pulmonary Tuberculosis Grand. .23336. .C. . 1,000 00 1481. .William Rix Appendicitis 120. .37429. .A. . 300 00 1482. .Anthony F. Sieber. . . .Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Val- vular Heart Disease 8. .32705. .A. . 300 00 1483. .Thos. J. Harrington, Jr. Pellagra 132. .22047. .B. . 500 00 1484. .Jas. B. Cass Congestion of Liver 40. .25903. .A. . 300 00 1485. .Ed. Enes Accidental Drowning 33. .37494. .A. . 300 00 1480. .Dana S. Woolley Cirrhosis of Liver I . . . . 37. . 13680. .A. . 300 00 1487 . .Henry Stusak Pistol Shot Wound 23. .27310. .C. . 1,000 00 1488. .Ohmer P. Williams. . . .Railroad Accident 93. .35844. .A. . 300 00 1490. .Wm. F. Swanson Embolism Operation 2. .25213. .B. . 500 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to August 31, 1913 $1,335,320 64 Received on Assessment Account September, 1913 5,857 92 $1,341,178 56 $ 908,181 47 6,300 00 1,753 21 263 68 424,680 20 $1,341,178 56 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Disbursements. Death Claims paid to August 31, 1913 Death Claims paid in September Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications Assessments Transferred to Dues Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund September 30, 1913. $2 40 per year 3 60 per year 7 20 per year Digitized by CjOOQle

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1810 The Railroad Telegrapher. Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President L. W. QUICK. . .Grand Secretary end Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President Flat "B,” 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. St Louis, Mo. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President J. J. DERMODV Fourth Vice-President 44 Rose Are., Toronto, Oat. 970 Kirbert Are, Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. J. MANION Fifth Vice-President St Louis, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, 363 E. 12th at., South, Portland, Ore. C. G. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Joslittk Box 266, Centerdale, R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to The W. N. Gates Co., Managers Advertising, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION— Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division coven the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, Gen'l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry., Marcellus, Mich.; R. L. Harr op, Gen'l Chairman, Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen'l S. & T., London, Ont No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO.— Meets 1st and 3d Mon- days each month at 8 p. m„ Small Hall, south side, 3d floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4107 Hartford st, St Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division coven the C., St P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 227 West Cen- tral ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton at, Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division coven the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen'l Chairman, De Rid- der, La.; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. ft T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division coven the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Bax 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local Chairman Nebraska Division, Eg- bert, Wyo.; C. J. Horiskey, Local Chairman Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st, Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box 11, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colondo st, Manhattan, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 205, Welland, Ont, Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. ft T., Kenora, Ont No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. ft T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. F. P. Fraleigh, Local Chairman, 67 Washington st, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August October and December at 10 o'clock a. m., and 8 o'clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y. ; 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November, at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o'clock p. m., at 148 No. Satina st., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. W. R. Miller, Local Chairman, Roches- ter Division, Victor, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chairman Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Sta- tion Dept, Western Division, Chili Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m„ st 510 State at., over Fagan’s Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1811 real eatatc office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on tha firat Tneaday in the month at Utica, N. Y., in Arcanum Temple Hall on Devereaux at, at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, ■ 962 State it.' Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, local Chairman Stationmen, 102 Jefferson aye., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Diviaion — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Divi- sion— Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock. Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave.. Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chair- man, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek Dis- trict— Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilaa, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Terminal — Meets 2d Monday at 8 p. m. and 4th Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor. East 125th st.. New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Grand Central Terminal, 115 S. High at., Mb Ver- non, N. Y. J. E. J agger. Local Chairman of Electric Diviaion, 2408 Creston ave.. New York, N. Y. J. M. Moss, Assistant Local Chairman, 1C Clover at, Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division- Regular meetings will be held at North Tona- wanda, N. Y., on the first Tuesday evening in January, March, May, July, September and No- vember, and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and De- cember. Special meetings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. J. T{ Farrell, Local Chairman, 141 O’Gonnell ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Putnam Diviaion — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chair- man, Chauncey, N. Y. St. Lawrence Division — Meets at Hotel Woodruff, Watertown, sub- ject to call of Local Chairman. G. W. Backus, Local Chairman, Harrisville, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. ft L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gent Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, a S. ft T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk ft Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. ft T., P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7 :30 p. m.. Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. G Culldns, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. ft T., Box 903, Welland, Onb No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’! Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. ft T., Newfield, N. J.; Baltimore Division, T. E. Fld- ler. Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Division meets 3d Friday each month, Huntingdon Hall, Baltimore, Md. Maryland Diviaion, W. M. Skinner, Local Chairman, 115 S. Potomac at, Baltimore, Md. Meet! at call of Chairman. Delaware Div., T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middletown, Del. Meets at call of Chairman. Philadelphia Terminal, G. H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. J. ft S., G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Meets jointly with the Trenton Division, 4th Thursday of each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Trenton Divi- sion, J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, French- town, N. J. Meets jointly with the W. J. ft S. Division, 4th Thursday each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Philadelphia Division, C. S. Melchor, Local Chair- man, 531 Curtin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Middle Diviaion, A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Pittsburg Diviaion, J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Conemaugh Division, Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 Whitfield at., Pittsburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Monongahela Divi- sion, G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, West Elisa- beth, Fa. Meets at call of Chairman. Allegheny Diviirion, O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Fox- burg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Buffalo Division, Burt Sutton, Local Chairman, Franklin- ville, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Elmira Division, C. R. Elliott, Local Chairman, 640 Water st., Elmira, N. Y. Meets at call of Chair- man. Renovo Division, J. F. Mann, Local Chair- man, Wilcox, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Williamsport and Susquehanna Division, A. G Grieb, Nisbet, Pa., Local Chairman. Meets at call of Chairman. Sunbury Division, G. G Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Fa. Meets at call of Chairman. Schuylkill Division, H. F. Strunk, Local Chairman, 316 S. 17 J4 st., Reading, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago ft St Louis Railroad System. Meetings 1st Dis- trict at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st, cor. of Washington st, every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meeting 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, Sute st, Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday of each month. F. F. Cowley, Gen’I Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st, Findlay, Ohio; G O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. ft T., Knox, Ind. No. 20 — Diviaion covers the New York, Ontario ft Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F. Cullinan, Gen’l Chair- man, 2 Albert at., Middletown, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. ft T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa.; G L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division, P. O. Box 183, South FaUsburg, N. Y.; H. J. DeGraw, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Diviaion, Hancock, N. Y.; G. W. Merwin, Ass’t Local Chairman P. J. ft M. Branches, High Falls, N. Y.; P. J. Boland, Local Chair- man Scranton Division, 160 Dundaff st, Car- bondale, Fa.; F. L. Spratt, Aaa’t Local Chair- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1812 The Railroad Telegrapher. man Scranton Division, Poyntelle, Pa.; J. R. Hadley, Local Chairman Northern Division, 24 Seneca st., Oneida, N. Y.; P. J. Loftus, Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Division, Morrisvtlle, N. Y. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton ft Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. E. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen'l S. ft T., Piqua, Ohio. No. 23 — Division covert the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Rochelle & Southern Ry., Idaho ft Western Ry., Tacoma-Eastern R. R., and Bellingham ft Northern Ry. District meetings held subject to call of the Local Chairmen. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 403 Drexel Bank Bldg., Chicago, 111.; C. H. Burnworth, Ass't General Chairman Puget Sound Lines, lngomar, Mont.; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. ft T., 403 Drexel Bank Bldg., Chicago, 111. No. 25 — Division covert the Internatlonil ft Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chair- man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. ft T., Oakwood, Tex.; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex.; J. J. Burns, Assistant Local Chairman and Division Corre- spondent, Box 133, Spring, Tex. Chas. C. Webner, Local Chairman Ft, Worth Division, Mart, Texas. No. 26— NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month, 9 p. m., Grand Union Hotel, New York City. W. A. Fuller, Chief Tel., 525 West 146th st.. New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. ft T., 116 Willett st., Jamaica, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. ft T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men's Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow at., Water- bury. Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. ft T., 95 Main st.. West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; J. E. Lewis, Member General Committee, Tal- lulah, La.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. ft T., Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo, No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis ft San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. ft T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore ft Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Gen’l Chairman, 2021 Longwood st (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; C. B. Rawlins, Ass’t Gen'l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar Fresher, Gen’l S. ft T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Division — Meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. ft O. depot, Wilmington, Del., third Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November, at 8 p. m.; meetings in February, April, June, August, October and December, sub- ject to call of Local Chairman. F. F. Sullivan, Local Chairman, Van Bibber, Md., Western Dis- trict of the Baltimore Division. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. W. Q. Stouffer, Local Chairman, Point of Rocks, Md. Eastern District of the Baltimore Division — Meets Subject to call of Local Chairman. D. J. McGrath, Local Chairman, 2811 Frisby st, Baltimore, Md. “GO” General Office, Baltimore. Meets subject to call of the Local Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Local Chairman, 2021 Longwood at. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. ft W. Districts — Meets 4th Thursday night of each month at 8 p. m„ and 10 a. m., 4th Thursday in June, August, October, December, 1913; February, April, etc., 1914, at 417 Wood st., third floor, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman, Eastern District Pittsburg Division, 810 Bay Ridge ave., Brookline, Pittsburg, Pa.; E. J. dwell, Local Chairman Western District of the Pittsburg Division, 120 Charles st., Knox- ville, Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. Cleve- land Division — G. H. McCoy, Local Chairman, 1716 Wooster st, Massillon, Ohio. Chicago Division — Meets third Wednesday night of each month in Red Men's Hall, Defiance, Ohio. T. J. Eiler, Local Chairman Eastern District; G. H. Harer, Local Chairman Western District, Mil- ford, Ind. Newark Division, including all its sub- divisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the third Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the after- . noon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting in December. J. P. Welsh, Local Chair- man Eastern District of the Newark Division, R. F. D. No. 3, Box 17, Barnesville, Ohio. J. F. Idjn, Local Chairman of the Western District of the Newark Division, 541 Maple ave., New- ark, Ohio. New Castle Division meets last Saturday evening of each month in Central Labor Hall, 3d floor, Walsh Building, South Main st., Akron, Ohio. J. R. Ault, Local Chair- man, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago ft Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chair- man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Rittenhouae, Gen’l S. ft T., Sidcll, 111. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1813 No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I. — Meets 3d Satur- day of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Mont- gomery ave., Providence, R. I.; W. J. Smith, S. & T., West Kingston, R. I. No. 36— Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. J. B. Finnan, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 659, St. Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 8 o’clock, Lambden Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. Theodore A. Reif, Chief Tel., 9 Abendroth place. Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1210 Evergreen ave.. New York, X. Y.; T. O. Tiger, Local Chairman, 907 Main st.. Stamford, Conn. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7:30 p. m., 373 Main st., Springfield, Mass. Frank P. Sargent, Chief Tel., 24 Colton st., Merrick, Mass.; J. R. Cardinal, S. & T., 566 Main st., Springfield, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Chicago-Muskegon Division holds regu- lar monthly meetings in Eagle’s Hall, Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 2d Saturday of each month, at 8:15 p. m. YV. A. Knister, Gen’l Chairman, Coatsworth, Ont.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 372 Goodwin ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio Indiana Lines. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va. ; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Barboursville, W. Va.; C. D. McGehee, Chairman, Piedmont and Pen- insula Districts, 2803 E. Clay st., Richmond, Va.; L. G. White, Chairman Rivanna District, Scottsville, Va.; H. S. Shuey, Chairman Moun- tain District, Craigsville, Va.; F. L. Fletcher, Chairman James River District, Eagle Rock, Va.; J. J. Holt, Chairman Allegheny and Green- brier Districts, Covington, Va.; J. E. Wheatley, Chairman New River District, Prince, W. Va.; J. W. Kiser, Chairman, Huntington Division, Barboursville, W. Va.; H. O. Irwin, Chairman Lexington and Big Sandy Districts, 416 E. Car- ter ave., Ashland, Ky.; G. F. Willis, Chairman Cincinnati District, Greenup, Ky.; E. W. John- son, Chairman Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana, Converse, Ind. Regular meetings are held at Richmond, Va., in Fraternity Hall, 215 W. Broad st., on the 4th Thursday night each month; at Clifton Forge, Va., in I. O. O. F. Hall, on the 4th Saturday night and at Hinton. W. Va., in the Big Four Building, on the 3d Thursday night of each month. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 2d Saturday night each month, Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. T. J. Fogarty, Chief Tel., 71 Clarendon ave., West Somerville, Mass.; F. C. McGrath. S. & T., 614 Main st.. Win Chester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Joint meet- ings of the Meadville and Mahoning Divisions will be held at Warren, Ohio, corner Park ave. and Market st., every 3d Saturday of each month. New York Division, Branches and Side Lines — Regular meeting 3d Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m., Union Hall, Grave and 4th sts., Jersey City, N. "j. W. H. Husted, Gen’l Chairman, Rich wood, Ohio; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., Deposit, N. Y. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Mun$py, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. &,T., Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22-24 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. C. B. Van Nostrand, Chief Tel., Hempstead, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y. ; E. H. Decker, Ass’t Gen’l Chair- man, No. 17 Sheridan ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 13 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, Chairman Towermen, 13 4 Cooper st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; A. Filby, Chair man Agents, 1055 East 34th st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. S. Leahy, Chairman Telegraphers, 4 Randall ave.. Corona, N. Y. No. 45, WOODSVILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Sat- urday of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. Geo. A. Hamilton, Chief Tel., Wells River, Vermont; Geo. A. Wheeler. S. & T., Wells River, Vermont. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chafrman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. & T., Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. System meetings held at O. R. T. Hall, Macon, Ga., subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Macon Division — Meets with Dixie Club, Federation Hall, Atlanta, Ga., every sec- ond Saturday night; O. S. Travis, Local Chair- man, Route 68, Atlanta, Ga. Savannah Divi- sion meets at Macon, Ga., subject to call of Local Chairman; D. M. Rogers, Local Chair- man, Register, Ga. Chattanooga Division meets at Lafayette, Ga., every second Sunday; Local Chairman, O. W. Bledsoe, Lafayette, Ga. Southwestern Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman. J. H. Randall, Jr., Box 25, Smithville, Ga. Columbus Division meets at Opelika, Ala., subject to call of Local Chair- man. M. J. Newberry, Hollins, Ala.; F. S. Bas- kerville, Local Chairman Macon Terminals, Macon. Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. 1. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. J. A. Kelly, Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48— Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & I ronton and Ann Arbor Railways. Meets sub- Digitized by CiOOQle

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1814 The Railroad Telegrapher. jcct to call of Chairman. G. H. Simmermon, Gen’l Chairman, Flat Rock, Mich.; J. S. Kneia- ley, Gen’l S. & T., Quincy, Ohio. No. 49 — Division cover* the Denver & Rio Grand# Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen'l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; F. W. Moore, Local Chairman First Division, Room 6, Union Depot, Pueblo, Colo.; H. J. Fulton, Local Chairman Second Division, 112 E. Uth at., Leadville, Colo.; J. A. Ray, Local Chairman Third Divi- sion, Hotchkiss, Colo.; M. D. Wright, Local Chairman Fourth Division, La Veta Pass, Colo.; W. E. Hopkins, Local Chairman Uuh Lines, 421 First ave., East Waterloo, Salt Lake City, Utah; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. ft T., Fountain, Colo. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. F. N. Williams, Gen’l Chairman, Oakmont, Pa., W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T., 9 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets 2d and 4th Saturday evening of each month at 7:45 p. m., 417 Wood st., 3d floor, Pittsburg, Pa. J. G. Rotbrock, Chief Tel., 3032 Bergman st., Sheri- dan, Pa.; H. K. Klingensmith, Secretary, 124 Suburban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. C. Campbell, Treasurer, 108 Fremont st., Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, Room 601 Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco, Cal.; D. C. Wells, Ass’t General Chairman, 2500 Marengo st.. New Orleans, La.; D. W. Koppikus, Gen’l S. & T., Oakville, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. ft T., 1009 E. 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio; J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. T. Baltzer, G. S. & T., P. O. Box 246, Navarre, Ohio; O. B. Handy, Local Chairman, Nor- walk, Ohio; B. E. Miller, Local Chairman, W. & L. E. Telegraph Office, Navarre, Ohio; H. K. Bell, Local Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; W. A. Albaugh, Local Chairman, W. P. Ry. 4 W. S. B. R. R., Mingo Junction, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. J. M. Wooten, Gen’l Chairman, Unadilla, Ga.; E. H. Baker, Gen’l S. & T., White Springs, Fla. No. 57 — Division covers the Houston & Texas Central Railway System. Meets every third Saturday at 8:30 p. m., in Labor Temple, over 401 Main st., Dallas, Tex.; A. E. Lais are, Gen’l Chairman, Corsicana, Tex.; W. M. Moseley, Gen'l S. & T., Rice, Tex. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama and Virginia & Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen'l Chairman, 122 Tate at., Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 223 Ninth st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. Local Chairmen: J. W. Burgess, Washington Divi- sion, Charlottesville, Va.; R. W. Duncan, Dan- ville Division, Pelham, N. C.; meets J. O. U. A. M. Hall, Greensboro, N. C.; 4th Saturday night; S- A. Davis, Richmond Division, South Boston, Va.; W. N. Thornton, Norfolk Divi- sion, Courtland, Va.; W. R. Little, Asheville Division, Barber, N. C.; W. E. Jones, Winston- Salem Division, Cooleemee, N. C.; R. B. Gib- son, Murphy Division, Murphy, N. C.; W. H. Holmes, Charlotte Division (North), Lowell, N. C; O. R. Doyle, Charlotte Division (South), Calhoun, S. C.; E. B. Chitty, Columbia and Spartanburg Divisions, 1219 Richland st., Co- lumbia, S. C.; E. E. Cauthen, Charleston Divi- sion, Summerville, S. C.; H. L. Allen, Atlanta Division, Route No. 3, Atlanta, Ga.; J. C. Brown, Columbus Division, Yatesville, Ga.; R. A. Kipp, Northern Alabama Ry. and Birming- ham Division, 2500 31st st., Birmingham, Ala.; T. W. Cox, Mobile Division, Marvel, Ala.; R. F. Atchley, Memphis Division, Barton, Ala.; W. H. Cord, Knoxville Division, Charleston, Tenn.; meets third Saturday night, 8 p. m., K. P. Hall, Knoxville, Tenn.; C. B. Gray. Coster Division, 211 Walnut st., Knoxville, Tenn.; meets with Knoxville Division; C. F. Smith, Virginia & Southwestern Ry., Mendota, Va.; C. L. Watson, Louisville Division, Veech- dale, Ky.; L. E. Crandall, St. Louis Division, Chrisney, Ind. No. 60, WASHINGTON. D. C.— Meets first Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m., in Build- ing Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W. Washington, D. C. E. E. Bailey, Chief Tel., Rockville, Md.; W. J. Southwortb, Sec’y-Treas., 48 H st., N. E., Washington, D. C. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B. — Meets 4th Tuesday evening each month in Engineers' Hall, Campbellton, N. B. J. E. D’ Anjou Chief Tel., Matapedia, Que.; G. F. Ward, S. & T., Chatham, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). S. H. McCartt, Gen’l Chair- man, Lancing, Tenn.; J. W. Andersou, Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn.; E. H. Boutwell, Local Chairman Cincinnati Division, Walton, Ky. J. W. Anderson, Local Chairman Chattanooga Divi- sion, Oakdale, Tenn.; J. J. Carter, Local Chair- man A. G. S. Division, York, Ala. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month, alternating at Moncton, N. B-, St. John’s, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. R. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Salisbury, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. ft T„ Shediae Road, N. B. . Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1815 No. 64, LEVIS, QUE. — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month. Place of each following meeting to be chosen by a majority vote of members present at each regular meeting. A. Dion. Chief Tel., 17 d’Yourville st., Quebec, Que.; Wm. Parsons, S. A T., Riviere du Loup Station, Box 114, Co. Temiscouata, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in G. A. R. Hall, Rochester, N. H. H. A. Beacham, Chief Tel., Union, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. A T., 7 Lincoln st., Summerworth, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S. — Meets 3d Wednesday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. G. L. Roulston, Chief Tel., Westchester Station, N. S.; J. E. Mc- Donald, S. & T., Belmont, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to cal^ of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E.'M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. & T., Q. A C. Yard Office, Meridian, Miss.; P. W. Burdeaux, Local Chairman, V. S. & P. R. R., Monroe, La.; H. O. Peavey, Local Chairman, A. & V. Ry., Meehan, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Local Chairman, N. O. & N. E. R. R., Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. No. 71 — Division covers the Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. A. L. Gardner, Gen’l Chairman, Abbott, Iowa; J. C. Sandmicr, Gen’l S. A T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago A North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Jas. Troy, Gen’l Chairman, Jewell, Iowa; Ira R. Kempkes, Gcn’l S. & T., Nevada, Iowa. No. 77, DENVER, COLO. — Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo.; C. L. Cheney, S. & T., 935 Seven- teenth st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Thompson, Gen’l Chairman, Leaf, Miss.; J. E. Swenson, Gen’l S. A T., Beaumont, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Collier, Gen’l Chairman, care C. M. Ry., Arkansas Junction, Colo.; H. M. Loveland, Gen’l S. & T., Howbert, Colo* No. 82— Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man and Local Chairman. R. E. Smith, Gen’l Chairman, Smithsburg, Md.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. A T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. Local Chairmen Maryland Division: C. E. Stouffer, Edgemont, Md.; First District, includ- ing Middle Division and Fifth and Sixth Dis- tricts of Eastern Division; R. E. Smith, Smiths- burg, Md., Second District, covering territory on Eastern Division from Security east to Hillen Station; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Hanover, Pa., Third District, covering territory from Fairfield, Pa., to Hampstead, Md., and the Fourth District, in- clusive. West Virginia Division: C. G. Blair, Ohiopyle, Pa., Eastern District, covering terri- tory from Connellsville, Pa., to W. Va., C. Junction and the G. C. & C. Ry.; N. T. Downs, Mill Creek, W. Va., Western District, covering territory east of W. Va., C. Junction to and including Durbin, W. Va. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor A Aroostook Railroad System. Meets, subject; to call of the Chairman. C. S. Newcomb, Gen’l Chairman, Frankfort, Me.; J. L. Robbins, Gen’l S. A T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. A T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Harmony Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Harmony Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. J. E. Kerns, Chief Tel., No. 2 Josephine ave., Medford, Mass.; J. H. Mc- Dermott, S. & T., 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Ked- zie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5443 Broadway, Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Sim- mons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman! Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; R. R. Green, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Lines, Doddsville, Miss.; G. D. Clements, Gen’l Chair- man, Indianapolis Southern Railway, Bloom- field, Ind.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 94, MERIDIAN, MISS. — Meets 2d Saturday night of each month in Pythian Hall at Artesia, Miss.; H. W. Bell, Chief Tel., Ethelville, Ala.; C. E. Hendley, S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME. — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546# Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. 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1816 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago & Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan., Gen'l Chairman; C. E. Norris, Gen'l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Gen’l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st., \ Portsmouth, Va.; J. T. Benn, Local Chairman Virginia Division, Thelma, N. C.; E. H. Moore, Local Chairman North Carolina Division, Marsh- ville, N. C.; Frank Taylor, Local Chairman Georgia Division, Lawrenceville, Ga.; W. L. Tidwell, Local Chairman Alabama Division, Helena, Ga.; J. L. Vining, Local Chairman South Carolina Division, Macclenny, Fla.; F. W. Brown, Local Chairman Florida Division, Cedar Keys, Fla. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Ry. Meets at Englehart, 2d Sunday in May, July, September, November and January, or on call of Gen’l Chairman. F. J. Murray, Chief Tel., Englehart, Ont. J. B. Flagler, Gen’l Chairman, Englehart, Ont.; R. Richardson, S. & T., Latchford, Ont. No. 102, PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Meeting place subject to notice from Secretary and Treasurer. J. J. McLaughlin, S. & T., 1516 N. Dover st., Philadelphia, Pa. No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— G. L. Tattrie, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. P. Swift, S. & T., New Glasgow, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS.— Meets 3d Sunday of each month at 9:30 a. m., in Room 5, Oxford House, Clinton, Mass. C. A. Wheeler, Chief Tel., Berlin, Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. & T. , Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Con- cord, N. H. J. T. Turcotte, Chief Tel., Pem- broke, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T., Gerrish, N. H. No. 106, HAGERSTOWN, MD.— Meets 3d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., 8 Court Place, Hagerstown, Md. John H. Goshorn, Chief Tel., Greencastle, Pa.; J. K. Snyder, S. & T., Box 46, Hagerstown, Md. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y.— Meets 2d Monday each month at 8 p. m., Edgcomb Hotel, Galeton, Pa. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T., 320 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. M. L. Klein, Gen’l Chairman, 74 Abeel st., Kings- ton, N. Y. H. J. Halstead, Gen’l S. & T., One- enta, N. Y. B. H. Henson, Local Chairman S. C. & K. Branch, Phoenicia, N. Y.; C. W. Pough, Local Chairman Main Line, 81 Hone st., Kingston, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. & T., Cote de Peres, Beauport, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, Octo- ber and December, in places designated by Gen'l Chairman. P. M. Stillman, Gen'l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 117, SHAMOKIN, PA.— Meets at Milton, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Saturday of following months at 7:15 p. m.; January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November, and at Catawissa, Pa., in S. of V. Hall, 4th Satur- day of the following months at 7:30 p. m.: March, June, September and December. H. M. Michael, S. & T., Quakake, Pa. No. 118 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan, Hocking Valley and Zanesville & Western Railway System. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. & T., 512 Knowcr st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 119 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen’l S. & T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. % No. 124— Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys- tem. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 7fl Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Railway System. Meets at 8 p. m., the 2d Friday of each month, at Freder- icksburg. E. A. Foster, Gen 1 Chairman, Potomac, Va.; J. C. Farmer, Gen’l S. & T., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. W. T. Brown, Gen’l Chairman, care Lexington Hotel, Chicago, 111.; C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Topeka, Kan. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. & T., Kelsey, Minn. No. 128— Division covers the Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1817 of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Ho. No. 129 — Division covert Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway System. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman and Local Chairman Eastern Division, Blasdell, N. Y.; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chairman and Local Chairman Detroit Division, Roclcwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. & T. and Local Chairman Western Division, 207 E. 7th st., Mishawaka, Ind.; E. E. Smith, Local Chair- man Franklin Division, Stoneboro, Pa.; J. T. Beans, Local Chairman Toledo Division, 412 Prospect at., Sandusky, Ohio; L. O. De Wolfe, Local Chairman Old Road & Bnnches Michigan Division, Quincy, Mich.; D. E. Royce, Ray, Ind., Local Chairman Lansing Division; R. B. Ste- venson, Local Chairman Air Line District, Michigan Division, 217 East Chestnut st., Wau- seon, Ohio. The Michigan, Toledo and Detroit Divisions bold joint meetings the third Tuesday of each month in the Crowe Hall, No. 852 Broadway, at 7:30 p. m. Other divisions meet subject to call of Local Chairmen. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington k Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. F. Carder, Gen’l Chairman, 717 S. 4th st., Burlington, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr.. Gen’l S. & T., 717 N. 10th st., LaCrosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine. Chief Tel., St. Henedine, Que.; A. Lagueux, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 132 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheelqr, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C.; J. P. Loftin, Local Chairman Richmond District, Whitakers, N. C.; D. H. Parker, Local Chairman Norfolk District, Speed, N. C.; J. L. Bridgers, Local Chairman Fayetteville District, Dillon, S. C. ; J. H. Foy, Local Chairman Wilmington District, Maysville, N. C.; F. T. • Murray, Local Chairman Columbia and Win- ston-Salem Districts, R. F. D., Cameron, S. C. ; C. N. Wells, Local Chairman Charleston District, 155 Calhoun st.. Charleston, S. C.; W. A. Hollahan, Local Chairman Savannah District, Grand Crossing, Fla.; Thomas Sasser, Local Chairman Waycross District, Waycross, Ga.; J. T. Wynne, Local Chairman Mont- gomery District, Banks, Ala.; W. W. Tedder, Local Chairman Jacksonville District, Seville, Fla.; M. H. Martin, Local Chairman Gaines- ville District and Jacksonville Terminal, Pa- i latka, Fla.; W. R. Lott, Local Chairman Lake- land District, Trilby, Fla. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— Geo. O. Forbes, Chief Tel., Sydney, N. S.; S. A. Mclnnis, S. & T., P. O. Box 488, North Sydney, N. S. No. 134, JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. I. Barnard, Chief Tel., 30 Sevilla st., St. Augustine, Fla. : J. H. Meyers, S. & T., Homestead, Fla. No. 136, READING, PA.— Meets 3d Friday of each month. Lloyd A. Miller, Chief Tel., Cal- cium, Pa.; C. F. Petree, S. & T., 932 Pear st., Reading, Pa. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso & Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis. No. 138 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; Geo. Laven- good, G. S. & T., Alexandria, Ind. System meetings held at Spencer Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. Cleveland Division meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 1501 Columbus road, Cleveland, Ohio; Hugh T. Sloan, Galion, Ohio, Local Chairman. Cincinnati-Sanduaky Division meets 3d Tuesday each month in Johnson Bldg., Springfield, Ohio; L. F. Armstrong, 116 North Greenmount ave.. Local Chairman. St. Louis Division, Edw. Whalen, Local Chairman, and Cairo Division, B. T. McConchie, Marshall, III,, Local Chair- man, hold joint meetings 1st Wednesday night of each month in K. of P. Hall, Paris, 111. Indianapolis Division meets 3d Monday of .each month in Room 11, 2d floor, Anthony Bldg., Muncie, Ind.; E. P. Jenkins, 1603 East Jackson st., Muncie, Ind., Local Chairman. Chicago Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman, A. J. Hornung, Greensburg, Ind. Michigan Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman, Geo. Lavengood, Alexandria, Ind. P. & E. Division meets subject to call of Local Chairman, I. E. Schlosser, Waynetown, Ind. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS,' MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. O. A. Pitcher, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. V. W. Hobbs, Gen’l Chairman, Mattawamkeag, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. A. H. Barnett, Gen’l Chairman, Gregory, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. & T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay & West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, Gen’l Chairman, Forest- ville, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen'l S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. A. Gates, Gen'l Chairman, Box 291, Reed City, Mich.; L. B. Babcock, Local Chairman,. Petoskey, Mich. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call Digitized by LiOOQle

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1818 The Railroad Telegrapher. of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, Gen’l Chairman, Bard well, Tex.; N. W. Smith, Gen’l S. & T„ Box 493, Teague, Tex. H. Kemble, Local Chairman Teague and Lines North, Teague, Tex.; R. E. Evans, Local Chairman Lines South of Teague, R F. D. 1, Jewett, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. 4 D. C. Rjr. System. L. S. Mentzer, Gen’l Chairman Ft. W. & D. C. & W. V. Lines, Childress, Tex.; S. L. Greenwood, Local Chairman 1st and 2d Divi- sions, Ft. W. 4 D. C. Lines, Bowie, Tex.; G. H. Wheeler, Local Chairman 3d and 4th Divisions, Ft. W. 4 D. C. Lines, Channing, Tex.; A. H. Plentl, Local Chairman W. V. Lines, Goree, Tex.; C. E. Weaver, Acting G. S. & T., Box 405, Quanah, Tex. No. 144 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham 4 Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gen’l Chairman, Mauk, Ga. C. A. Pye, Gen’l S. 4 T., Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk k Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. k T., Simms, N. C. No. 151 — Division covers the Delaware k Hudson Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Eagle Bridge, N. Y.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S.’ k T., Dresden, Station, N. Y.; G. E. Danks, Avoca, Pa., Local Chairman Pennsylvania Division; V. S. Wands, Hawes Cave, N. Y., and E. F. Lawrence, 7 High at., Oneonta, N. Y., Local Chairman Susque- hanna Division; C. C. Corey, Smith's Basin, N. Y., and G. A. Johnson, Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Local Chairmen Saratoga Division; D. E. Sleight, Dresden Sta., N. Y., and O. C. Benja- min, Dresden Sta., N. Y., Local Chairmen Champlain Division. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H. — Meets every 3d Sun- day of the month at 10:30 a. m., in Elks' Hall, Beasom Block, cor. Main and Factory sta., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. H. ; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. k T., Ill Allds st, Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. k T., St Louis, Mo. No. 154— Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Eggleston, Va. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Meets 2d Sunday of each rdonth at 3:30 p. m., in Sons of England Hall, cor. Main and John South, Hamilton, Ont. W. R Kelly, Chief Tel., 91 Mulberry st, Hamilton, Ont; E. D. Armstrong, S. 4 T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. Day- light meeting 1st Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m. Night meetings 3d Saturday of each month at 7 p. - m. Robert H. Buxton, Acting Chief Tel., 8 Dresden st, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.; James Melville, S. k T., 2 Kearsarge ave., Roxhury, Boston, Mass. No. 157 — Division covers the Rutland Ry. E. J. La Pointe, Gen’l Chairman, Chatham, N. Y.; Geo. H. Cook, Gen’l S. & T., Charlotte, Vt No. 158 — Division covers the Panama Ry. Frank Kinsman, Gen'l Chairman, Pedro Miguel, C. Z. Pan.; John F. Stahl, Gen’l S. k T., Box 325. Cristobal, C. Z. Pan. No. 159 — Division covers C. I. & S. Ry. A. J. Shimanek, Gen’l Chairman, 1005 East Wilson st., Streator, 111.; Chas. C. Barnes, Gen'l S. & T., 724 East Sample st.. South Bend, Ind. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. Take interurban car from either city. Union telegraphers welcomed on presentation of union card, either O. R T. or C. T. U. of A. Special meeting subject to call of President. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. k T„ Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 1st Wednesday after 3d Tuesday evening of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. & T., 959 Thirty-seventh st., Milwaukee, Wis. TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF N. Y.— Meets subject to call of President at "The Plaza,’’ 141st st. and Edgecomb ave.. New York City. M. G. Wooley, Pres., 155th at and 8th ave., New York City; E. Neumueller, S. & T., 126 Union st. High Bridge, New York City. RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB OF RICHMOND, VA.— Meets at Picket Camp, Hall, 307 N. 7th st, 2d Saturday night of each month. All O. R T. men are cordially invited. There will be short talks on various subjects of interest to telegraphers at each meeting. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL.— Meets 3d Friday night of each month at I. O. O. F. Hall, 107 Stephenson st, Freeport, 111. All O. R T. members are cordially invited. The club is organized more particularly in the interests of the telegraphers of the C. M. & St. P., C. k G. W.,- and I. C. Railways, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Dela- ware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st, Freeport, IU. DIXIE TWIN ORDER TELEGRAPHERS' CLUB OF ATLANTA, GA.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m.. Federation HalL All up- to-date O. R T. and C. T. U. of A. brothers cordially invited to attend. C. H. Livsey, Pres., East Point, Ga.; Mrs. E. B. Smith, Box 716, Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Dita May West, S. 4 T., 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1819 CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meet* 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. Matters of interest to all are discussed. C. L. Craig, Pres., 817 W. 64th st., Chicago, 111.; J. J. Rose, S. & T., 2153 Ridge are., Evanston, 111. D. O. R. T. CLUB— (Denver O. R. T. Club)— Meets 8 p. ro. 3d Thursday of each month at The Albany Hotel. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ- ized more particularly in the interest of teleg- raphers employed by roads entering Denver, all of whom should make a special effort to attend. C. L. Cheney, Pres., 935 Seventeenth st., Den- ver. Colo.; D. O. Shoults, S. & T., Room 39, Union Depot, Denver, Colo. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS’ CLUB — Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Wednes- day of each month at 1834 East Ninth st., Kansas City, Mo. John Hjalmer, Pres., 701 West 16th st., Kansas City, Mo.; Alvin J. Jones, S. & T., 1118 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE O. R. T. CLUB (Omaha Railroad Teleg- raphers' Club)— Meets 8 p. m., Monday follow- ing the 3d Tuesday of each month, in Assembly Room, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Neb. Joseph Ackerman, Pres., 3023 S. 21st st., Omaha, Neb.; Jas. Freeder, S. & T., 2617 Cass st., Omaha, Neb. All O. R. T. members are cordially in- vited to attend. This club is organized more particularly in the interest of telegraphers em- ployed on all roads entering Omaha, who should make special effort to attend our meetings. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF CINCINNATI— Meets at 8:30 p. m., the 4th Tuesday of each month, at the Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organ ized in the interest of telegraphers employed on all organized roads entering Cincinnati. All O. R. T. men should make every effort to attend these meetings, as something of interest is always being discussed. V. B. Turner, Pres., Ewing, Ind.; O. E. Marsh, S. & T., Box 3, Roxabel, Ohio. DES#MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets ita Assem- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President. Next meetings 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday, October 26tb, November 23d and December 21st. M. R. Davis, Pres., care C. R. I. & P. Ry„ Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, S. & T„ 1429 West 12th st., Des Moines, Iowa; B. N. Bongers, Club Corre- spondent, 1526 West 5th st., Des Moines, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month at Room 12, 2d floor, Dows Block, 2d ave. and 2d st.. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E. M. Harrington, President, Nevada, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, S. & T., 512 South 14th st.. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ST. JOSEPH O. R. T. CLUB— Meets the 3d Saturday evening of each month at Robidoux Hotel, St. Joseph, Mo.; L. V. Ockerman, Pres., 402 N. 19th st., St. Joseph, Mo.; D. W. Smith. S. & T., 609 Hamburg ave., St. Joseph, Mo. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets on 2d Thursday after the 3d Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m., at 514 Gaines st.. Little Rock, Ark. C. C. Jacklin, Pres., Room 224 Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, S. & T„ Room 23, Y. M. C. A., Little Rock, Ark. OTTUMWA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 1st Saturday after 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m„ at Ballingall Hotel, Ottumwa, Iowa. Employes in our department, especially those connected with the C. M. & St. P„ Wabash, Rock Island and C. B. & Q. Railways, are urged to attend these meetings. W. C. Critchfield, President, 938 West Second st., Ottumwa, Iowa; C. F. Ream, S. & T., Graham Flats, corner second and Jefferson sts., Ottumwa, Iowa. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., 2d Sunday of each month at the Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave, Topeka, Kan. All O. R. T. members are cordially invited to attend. This club is organized in the interest of teleg- raphers employed on the Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Lines entering Topeka. All telegraphers should make a special effort to attend. Matters pertaining to the inter est of all are discussed. R. D. Stover, Pres. 305 Western ave, Topeka, Kan.; R. A. Powell, S. & T, 812 West Third st., Topeka, Kan. THE PAHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month at Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. Special meetings subject to call of President. C. H. Meador, Pres, Minco, Okla.; J. J. Nichols, Vice-Pres, Greenfield, Okla.; H. T. Snodgrass, S. & T, 1008 W. London st, El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pres, R. D. No. 2, Elmira, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, S. & T„ Horse Heads. N. Y. ; B. H. Youmans, First Vice-Pres, Gillett, Pa.; G. C. Lacey, Second Vice-Pres, 1116)6 Hospital pi, Sayre, Pa.; C. H. Nagle, Third Vice-Pres, Elmira, N. Y. PEORIA-PEKIN O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 1:30 p. m. 2d Sunday each month, in the Jefferson Hotel, Peoria, and 8 p. m, 4th Thursday each month, Pekin. All O. R. T. members are cor- dially invited to attend. A. C. McNeff, Pres.; Thomas Phippens, S. & T. EVANSVILLE O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Sun- day each month, place to be decided upon at meeting to be held October 12th, at Vendome Hotel, Evansville, Ind. A. L. Marshall, Jr, Pres, Cynthiana, Ind.; L. E. Crandall, 1st Vice-Pres, Chrisney, Ind.; C. J. Walker, 2d Vice-Pres, Newton, 111.; R. M. Kite, 3d Vice- Pres, 1219 N. Ninth st, Vincennes, Ind.; Edw. Whalen, 4th Vice-Pres, 1601 Third ave, Terre Haute, Ind.; John P. Manion, S. & T, 5 Edgar st, Evansville, Ind. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1820 The Railroad Telegrapher. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — Dennis Hayes, Gen’l Chairman, East Brookfield, Mass.; Martin J. Walsh, Gen'l JS. & T„ 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Maaa. Boston Terminal Co. — E. L. Gilley, Gen’l Chair- man, Holbrook, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary General Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway — J. H. Carney, Gen’l Chairman, Monon, Ind. Intercolonial Railway — S. C. Charters, Gen'l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary Gen’l Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 71 Puntine st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. Frank Webb, Secretary General Committee, 81 Flushing ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mobile & Ohio Railroad — R. Pearson, Gen’l Chair- man, Northport, Ala. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross, Gen’l Chairman, 15 Sprague st., Providence, R. I.; M. W. Handy, Secretary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Wabash Railroad — V. A. Wood, Gen'l Chairman, Milan, Mich.; L. W. Abbott, Secretary General Committee, Dawson, 111. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MRS. E. L. MATHIS President 214 East Lafayette st., Jackson, Tenn. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. Grand Sec.-Treas. 2021 Longwood st., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. MRS. G. W. HILLEY First Vice-President Amherst ave., Jamaica, L. I.-N. Y. MRS. J. II. WILLIAMS. .. Second Vice-President Wilson, N. C. MRS. W. C. WATSON Third Vice-President Osmer, B. C., Canada. MRS. T. M. BOYD Fourth Vice-President Oakland, Ore. MRS. O. A. MARSH Fifth Vice-President Roxabel, Ohio. MRS. L. MEADOR Sixth Vice-President Minco, Okla. MRS. B. E. NASON Seventh Vice-President Athol, Idaho. MRS. H. C. GILMER Eighth Vice-President Fruitdale, Ala. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Miss Dita May West, Chairman, 319 E. Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. Miss Erna L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wia. Mrs. Geo. E. Nightingale, Newfield, N. J. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Wilmington, Cal. Mrs. E. H. Boutwell, Walton, Ky. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Local No. 2, O. R. T. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. C. Paulson, Gen’l Chairman, Centreville, S. D., Miss Erna L. Schneider, G. S. & T., Dousman, Wis. Local No. 3, O. R. T. Division 132 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen'l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla. Mrs. J. H. Williams. Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Local No. 5, O. R. T. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Ry. System. Meets upon call. Mrs. Nora M. Joyce, Gen’l Chairman, Chitten- ango Station, N. Y.; Mrs. E. D. Warner, Gen’l S. & T., Kirksville, N. Y. Local No. 6, O. R. T. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y. ; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen'l S. & T., South Kortrigbt, N. Y. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1821 Local No. 7, O. R. T. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Railway. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. C. P. Win- borne, Gen’l S. & T., Graham, Va. Local No. 8, O. R. T. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen’l Chairman, Haven. Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l* S. & T., Utica, Kan. Local No. 9, O. R. T. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Callie B. Dellinger, Gen’l S. & T., Plainville, Ga. Local No. 10, O. R. T. Division 33 — Covers Balti- more & Ohio Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Concord, Ohio; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Gen’l S. & T., 2021 Longwood st., Walbrook, Baltimore, Md. Local No. 12, O. R. T. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Ranr dall, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Smith villc, Ga. Local No. 13, O. R. T. Division 62 — Covers the Queen & Crescent Lines (North). Meets sub- ject to call. Mrs. A. B. Willison, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 85, Science Hill, Ky.; Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. Local No. 14, O. R. T. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chair- man and Gen’l S. & T., 214 East Lafayette st., Jackson, Tenn. Local No. 15, O. R. T. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Local No. 16, O. R. T. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 2224 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. G. W. Hilley, Amherst ave., L. I., N. Y., Chairman; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Local No. 17, O. R. T. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Chairman. Mrs. W. H. Allison, Gen’l Chairman, 68 Melbourne ave., Toronto, Ont.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Local No. 18, O. R. T. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, G. H. & S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Edmund Mulvihill, Gen'l Chairman, Wil- mington, Cal.; Mrs. F. E. Walters, Gen’l S. & T., Ashland, Cal. Local No. 19, O. R. T. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meet- ings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Orleans, Neb. Local No. 20, O. R. T. Division 5 — Covers the Kansas City Southern Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, DeQuincey, La.; Mrs. L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. Local No. 21, O. R. T. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chair- man, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Local No. 22, O. R. T. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific System. Meet- ings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chairman, Calhan, Colo.; Mrs. C. H. Meador, Gen’l S. & T., Minco, Okla. Local No. 23, O. R. T. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Ry. System. Meetings sub- ject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Mrs. Alice Loveland, Gen’l Chairman, Granite, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. & T., Ivanhoe, Colo. Local No. 24, O. R. T. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman, Mrs. B. E. Nason, Athol, Idaho; Mrs. Maude Graham, Gen’l S. & T., Woodland, Wash. Local No. 25, O. R. T. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Minnie M. Morford, President and Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Haven, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. & T., 977 Cherry st.. Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Morris, First Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. F. N. Stewart, Second Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Bessie Harris, Third Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, Fourth Vice-Pres’t; Mrs. Watson, Chaperone, and Mrs. L. A. Warren, Local Secretary. Digitized by CiOOQle

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| THE RAILROAD ' TELEGRAPHER Published Monthly by the Ordf.r ok Railroad Telegraphers L. W. QUICK - Editor an ’ Manaoer. Entered as Second-Class Matter December 20, 1012, at the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act ok August 24, 1912. Subscription Price - - - SI. CO Per Year. Labor’s Struggles By Samuel Gompers, President, American Federation of Labor ( Continued from the October issue) Campaign of 1908. THE Sixtieth Congress was mani- festly indifferent, if not actually hostile, to labor’s needs and de- mands. It was of paramount importance that legislation affording relief from injunc- tive abuses and from the Sherman anti-trust law be secured immediately. The impera- tive necessity for such relief had been accentuated and demonstrated most con- vincingly and completely by the decision of the Supreme Court in the Hatters’ case, February 3, 1908, holding that the provi- sions of the trust act apply to labor organi- zation. Abuse of the injunctive process had taken a new turn in the Gould injunc- tion in denying free speech and free press. Therefore, the executive council directed me to call a conference of the representa- tives of the national and international labor organizations and farmers’ organizations to meet in Washington March 18, ’ 1908. These representatives formulated and adopted Labor’s Protest to Congress. The document* complained of the apathy with which Congress had treated its requests, outlined the paramount labor problem and the way by which the injustice could be righted. Its concluding words were : “As the authorized representatives of the organized wage-earners of our country, we present to you in the most conservative and earnest manner this protest against the wrongs which they have to endure and some of the rights and relief to which they are justly entitled. There is not a wrong for * This document was published Jin the American Prd*rritxon\*t. April, 1908 Digitized by LiOOQle

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1826 The Railroad Telegrapher. which we seek redress, or a right to which we aspire which does not or will not be equally shared by all the workers — by all the people. “While no member of Congress or party can evade or avoid his or their own indi- vidual or party share of the responsibility, we aver that the party in power must and will by labor and its sympathizers be held primarily responsible for the failure to give the prompt, full,, and effective congressional relief we know to be within its power. “We come to you not as political parti- _ sans, whether Republican, Democratic, or other, but as representatives of the wage- workers of our country whose rights, inter- ests and welfare have been jeopardized and flagrantly, woefully disregarded and neglected. We come to you because you are responsible for legislation, or the fail- ure of legislation. If these, or new ques- tions, are unsettled and any other political party becomes responsible for legislation, we shall press home upon its representa- tives our demands and hold them respon- sible equally as we now must hold you.” Labor’s Protest was formally presented to President Roosevelt, Vice-President Fairbanks, and Speaker Cannon. The lat- ter took occasion to scold the petitioners for their temerity in thus pressing their claims. The same representatives who drew up the document presented to Congress issued an address to workers advising them of their efforts to remedy labor’s grievances and outlining plans for political action. It was labor’s intention to hold responsible those who had denied the demands of the workers. The members of the House attempted to place all the blame on the iron rule of Speaker Cannon, who packed the commit- tees and with other majority members of the Committee on Rules — Sherman and Dalzell— blocked the pathway of legisla- tion. But the responsibility could not be shifted, for the Speaker is elected by the members of the House. Thus organized labor inaugurated the insurgent movement which finally broke the absolute power of the Speaker and gave impetus to public opinion demanding- the overthrow of the tories and the henchmen of big business. Labor made it known most emphatically that adjournment without enacting its leg- islative program would be regarded as re- fusal to legislate and hostility to the rights and interests of labor and the people gen- erally. The Wilson bill, H. R. 20584, which pro- vided an amendment to the Sherman anti- trust act, was referred to the House Judi- ciary Committee and was in turn referred by Chairman Jenkins to subcommittee No. 7, consisting of Representatives, Bannon, of Ohio; Malby, of New York, and De Armond, of Missouri. Notwithstanding the fact that many efforts were made on the part of the American Federation of Labor Legislative Committee to have Mr. Bannon call his subcommittee together for the purpose of taking action upon this measure, he refused to call the committee together at any time during the ses- sion of the Sixtieth Congress. Believing that it might be well to have the organiza- tions of labor in the district in Ohio which Mr. Bannon represented know of his re- fusal, and as the primaries for renomina- tion were about to take place in his dis- trict, labor and its friends were advised of Mr. Bannon’s course. Suffice it to say that in the primaries Mr. Bannon was defeated for renomination. Yet Congress adjourned without granting the asked-for relief. Some representatives more sensitive of the wrongs of the work- ers had insisted upon a conference to con- sider the advisability of enacting labor leg- islation. These conferences lasted two evenings and far into the night. The dis- cussions were bitter and acrimonious. Can- non, Dalzell, Payne, Littlefield, Sherman and Jenkins were prominent in opposing the interests of the people and furthering those of the N. A. M. Some of their state- ments upon the floor of the House are indicative of their temper. The majority leader on the floor of the House, Mr. Payne, of New York, on May 9, 1908, declared: “We are doing this business ; we are legis- lating; we are responsible for what we do, and we are responsible for what we do not Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1827 do, and we propose to assume the responsi- bility for it from beginning to end.” Representative Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, a member of the Committee on Rules, an- other Republican leader, on April 3, 1908, said in the House : “I think we will be able to demonstrate from this time out, not only that the minor- ity shall not enact legislation, but that the legislation of the majority shall be such as the majority desire to pass in its own way, and in its own time.” On April. 8 Representative Sherman, of New York, another leader of the House and a member of the Committee on Rules, and later Vice-President of the United States, stated : “The Republican party in this House, the Republican party in this nation, is pre- pared today to accept full responsibility, not only for everything that is done, but for that which is not done in the way of legis- lation and administration.” So the majority party of the House boast- fully declared its indifference to labor’s ap- peal and demands for justice. The first and obvious duty of labor’s representatives was to present labor’s de- mands to the leading parties and ask that they be incorporated in the party platforms enunciated at their party conventions. The officers and agents of the N. A. M. brought every manner of argument and threat to bear upon the committees on platform to prevent favorable action upon the matters of vital interest to labor. J. W. Van Cleave personally used every threat and persua- sion in his power. He was assisted in every endeavor by James E. Emery and ’Colonel Mulhall. The tory, standpat element in the convention listened to the advocates of the interests and decided the party policy ac- cordingly. Labor was ignored. President Van Cleave thus described the work done at Chicago at the National Re- publican Convention, 1908: “At the outset in this letter, allow me, on behalf of all the members of the National Association of Manufacturers, to thank the business men of the country for their grand rally at Chicago against the enemies of the public order. Over 20,000 telegrams were received by the Resolutions Committee of the Republican National Convention and by the party leaders there, protesting against the proposed planks in the Republican plat- form in the direction of abolishing the in- junction and of legalizing the boycott. The telegrams of protest came to the members of the Resolutions Committee representing each State and Territory from persons in their respective communities. They were sent by individual business men, by promi- nent lawyers, and by members of business and citizens’ organizations all over the United States. "We who were at Chicago through the whole of the convention week working against this threatened class legislation can testify to the influence which these protests exerted. Through individual telegrams 'and the press of the entire country we made an appeal for these telegrams, and the response was immediate. The appeal was made at a critical moment in the proceedings, and the response had to be instantaneous in order to be of any use whatever. The avalanche of protests which rolled into Chicago warned the committee and the con- vention that the great mass of the Amer- ican people was behind us. Then these ob- jectionable planks were thrown out.” . . . “It is rather humiliating to realize that if the business men of the country had neg- lected to enter the fight the Resolutions Committee would have incorporated into the platform some of the labor bosses' demands. Then the convention would have acquiesced in that surrender, and the great party which is in control of the Govern- ment would have been committed to poli- cies which would have shamed every un- biased patriotic American. “We made a fight against those policies last winter when they were urged on the same party in Congress, and for the mo- ment we defeated them. But we felt then that these demands would be brought before the Republican National Convention, and that they would be reinforced there by the fears of cowardly politicians — the same type of politicians who belong to every party — who would imagine that the author of those demands would have what is erroneously called the ‘labor vote’ behind them. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1828 The Kailkoau Telegraphek. “Necessarily, the fight which we made at Chicago was shorter than was that at Washington, but it was harder. A party convention of 1,000 members, selected mis- cellaneously from among the populace, and which will be in existence only a few days, is far more susceptible to demagogic threats and allurements than is a great law- making body a third of that size, which is composed of men of greater prominence, who will be in the public eye for several years, and whose acts during all that time will be open to public scrutiny. “We knew all of this last winter when we were working at Washington. Then, as at, the recent convention, we had with us all of the 142 national, state and local asso- ciations which are leagued with us in The National Council for Industrial Defense. We knew that in our fight at Washington we were only on a skirmish line of the great battle which we would have to wage at Chicago. At Chicago we won because we not only had all our affiliated organiza- tions with us, but we had the aid of busi- ness men outside of these associations, as well as outside of any organization, all over the country. The platform makers quickly learned this fact through the deluge of pro- tests which flowed into the city against the alien heresies which were urged upon the convention by the enemies of the party which the convention represented. "Let me tell you that the fight which we have just made has a historic significance apart altogether from its immediate effects. For the first time in our annals the business men of the country, Democrats and Repub- licans acting in unison, have made their influence felt in a decisive way in practical politics. For the first time the ignorant and autocratic labor bosses have been met on their own ground by the solid, sane, conservative element of the country’s citi- zenship, and have been overwhelmingly, ignominiously beaten." The demands labor presented at Chicago were presented to the Democratic party convention at Denver. Again Mr. Van Cleave used bluster and threats. But la- bor’s cause prevailed and its demands were written into the platform. When both par- ties had spoken, labor chose the one that was friendly and entered the fight against the enemies of the cause of human lib- erty. Mr. Van Cleave then issued a pamphlet entitled “An Appeal to Business Men,” in which he declared it was the duty of Amer- ican business men, regardless of party, to bury Bryan and his party under an ava- lanche of votes because that party had pledged itself to relieve the grievances of which labor justly complained. The campaign of 1908 was a hard-fought contest into which organized labor entered heart and soul. Representatives of labor, including myself, rendered assistance in Indiana, Texas and in many districts against the men who had defied labor and treated its dire need with contempt. On Labor Day I was in the home city of Speaker Cannon, whom I had designated as the Mephistopheles of American politics. The appropriateness of the title was indicated by the avidity with which it . was adopted by the other speakers and cartoonists. Though Speaker Cannon attempted to make light of labor’s efforts, yet he could not speak of its representatives without strong emotion, most vivid epithets and a burning vocabulary. It was a hard fight against heavy odds, but it had its beneficent influence in Con- gress and legislatures; it taught labor the potency of more effective use of the ballot for legislative success. Organized labor cared not what a man's partisan politics were, it cared merely for his position upon human rights and interests. Political apathy gave way to new life. The party can no longer be content to create issues, it must face and settle vital problems. This was the spirit labor infused into politics. A chatlge came over Congress after the election of 1908. There was a more friendly spirit towards labor’s representatives, some familiar members had disappeared from among those who make the laws of our land. ***** This new spirit of liberty and intolerance for the yoke of the tories and interests manifested itself in the revolt which, March IS, 1909, stripped the Speaker of most of his autocratic, arbitrary power. The spirit of insurgency generated and fostered by the American Federation of Labor in 1906 Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1829 had grown strong and powerful.. Labor’s policy was evincing results. All during the arduous campaign, persisted the constriction of activity and the incon- venience due to the prolonged and dilatory methods of taking evidence in the contempt case growing out of the blanket injunction issued against the officers of the American Federation of Labor by Judge Gould in 1907. This was in line with the program of the N. A. M. The decision of the judge in the case was not rendered until after the election. James W. Van Cleave, in his parting salutation to the N. A. M., announcing he would not be a candidate for re-election, said: “For years the American Federation of Labor had a free hand in its work of in- timidation at Washington. With its head- quarters in that city it maintained a numerous and unscrupulous lobby there from the beginning to the end of every ses- sion of Congress. By threats to defeat them in primaries or at the polls it had many legislators at its mercy. Thus, while the Federation’s agents were the most de- tested men at the National Capital, there were also the most feared men. "But the Federation had lost its old as- cendency at Washington, largely through our educational work, and under our direc- tion public sentiment is asserting itself decisively against the lawless methods of labor unionism. “Defeated at the National Capital, how- ever, the Federation has transferred its battleground to the various State law-mak- ing bodies. The Pearre bill, which was before recent sessions of Congress, would have virtually destroyed the injunction in labor controversies, and would have left employers in all interests at the mercy of the labor chiefs. We killed the Pearre bill in Washington. “Immediately, under various names and fathered by various personages, Pearre bills appeared in many legislatures all over the country. With our assistance, and un- der our initiative, bills of this class have recently been defeated in the legislatures of Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana and Mis- souri. The same class of bills will show themselves in the legislatures of all the States until we have extirpated this class proscription everywhere.” . . . “It is by courage and not by cowardice — by facing and fighting danger and not by running away from it — that the National Association of Manufacturers has gained the sway which has made it a great power on the side of the law, civilization, prog- ress. Its reputation is not only national, but international. A little inquiry will show all of us that it is mentioned oftener, in more lands, and with greater commendation, than any other organization of business men on the globe. As I have already pointed out, it has helped to shape the course of Congress and of many legislatures. On the country’s industrial and political life it has exerted, and is now exerting, a profouud and beneficent influence.” This prediction, though apparently justi- fied, was not credited by those sensitive to changes in public temper and public senti- ment. Although the old dominant party had not lost control, its majority had been reduced. Yet, like the older Bourbons, it had learned nothing. A bill to secure to labor relief from the provisions of the Sherman anti-trust act was introduced into the Sixtieth Congress by William B. Wil- son, of Pennsylvania. One member of the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Littlefield, frit- tered away the time of one entire session in farcial subcommittee hearings on the merits and demerits of the Wilson bill, and then resigned his seat in Congress without even the courtesy of a report to the full committee. In the second session his place as chairman of the subcommittee was taken by Mr. Tirrell, of Massachusetts, who by most perfect teamwork with Mr. Jenkins, chairman of the full committee, succeeded in keeping responsibility ever in motion between them so that the Executive Coun- cil and the president of the American Fed- eration of Labor were denied an oppor- tunity to make a statement upon the bill. The other relief demanded by labor as imperative received considerable nominal attention by the Sixtieth Congress. Indeed, it became almost a fad to introduce bills to define conspiracy, etc., “life preservers,” as our Legislative Committee dubbed them. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1830 The Railroad Telegrapher. .These bills were brought in ostensibly to deal with the abuses of the injunctive proc- ess, although frequently approving and legalizing these abuses. Nobody was de- ceived by this diversion, but in the Sixty- first Congress every bill on this subject given support by organized labor has been endorsed by the American Federation of Labor. {To be continued.) A GREAT INVENTION. THE New York, New Haven & Hart- ford Railroad, which has been most unfortunate in matter of wrecks in late years, recently advertised a reward of $10,000 to be paid on the order of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the railroad commissioners of some of the New England States to anyone who would invent an automatic device that would stop a locomotive which had passed a danger signal. A Washington, D. C., dispatch describes a device which has just been in- vented by a Washington man, which, it is claimed, will fulfill these requirements and chronicles a test of this new device made a few days ago on a special train •equipped with the apparatus which made a round trip of 160 miles. It is claimed the apparatus worked in the most satisfactory manner and that the experts who witnessed the trial were highly pleased with the re- sults. This device consists of an electric battery, governing instrument, and recorder. The battery maintains an independent circuit on the engine between the cab and the forward trucks, which transfers the wayside sig- nals to the cab itself. As soon as an engine pulling a train passes a distant or danger signal, giving warning of a train ahead, broken rail, open switch, etc., the signal is immediately conveyed to the cab of the locomotive, warning the engineer of the danger ahead by flashing a red light in the cab, blowing the whistle and applying the air brakes to the train. All of these differ- ent operations are performed electrically within the period of three seconds after the engine has passed the danger signal. ARBITRATION AWARD. THE long controversy between the railroads of the East and their con- ductors and trainmen over the latter’s demands for more pay has ended. The employes have been granted an in- crease in wages averaging $6,000,000 annually. The overtime demand by the railroad employes was acceded to by the Board of Arbitration, and the rate has been established at one and one-half of the regu- lar rate. The increase is effective from October 1st and is to continue for a period of one year, and about 100,000 are to share in the increase. This was the result of arbi- tration under the Newlands amendment to the Erdman Act. The two representatives of the employes filed a minority report in addition, and the two representatives of the railroads a dissenting statement. In raising its award the board ruled mainly against the employes on four of the five points sub- mitted as reasons why the increase should be granted and found for them on the fifth —the increased cost of living. Since 1909, when the last increase was granted, the Arbitration Board found the cost of living has increased 7 per cent, without attempting to standardize rates of pay between railroad employes of the East and West. The Board asserts its belief that this is desirable, but not possible at the present time. The award voices the opinion that Congress should make an inquiry as to whether there is any longer substantial reasons for the mainte- nance of a wage differential between the two sections. The award adds: “Those mak- ing the inquiry should be empowered to report upon existing wage scales in all territories for the purpose of ascertaining, if possible, a scientific baas for the payment of railroad employes who operate trains." This suggestion does not contemplate that the body making such inquiry should at- tempt to fix wages. It is further suggested that the Commission on Industrial Rela- tions might be competent to carry out the suggested inquiry. The railroad’s conten- tions that they must either raise rates or cease raising wages is dismissed by the arbitrators as follows : "The Interstate Commerce Commission and not this arbi- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1831 t ration board has the duty of determining whether the railroads can earn, in addition to their other charges, without an increase in rates, the rates of pay that this board believes at present to be due to the con- ductors and trainmen.” A PECULIAR DECI8ION. BY A DECISION of • the Supreme Court of Wisconsin the workmen’s compensation act, which has been in operation for two years in that State and which proved to be one, of the most humane and successful pieces of legislation ever enacted by any State, has been deliv- ered very close to a knockout blow. The decision came in what is known as the Mil- ler case and was written by Justice Mar- shall. The Industrial Commission of this State, which has been universally credited with honestly and fearlessly executing the laws which came within its province, has also suffered as the result of this decision. The chairman of the Industrial Commis- sion, Charles H. Crownhart, says: “To understand this case we must know the facts. Henry Miller, a poor man, aged sixty-six years, was working for the city of Milwaukee in the street department. His foot was run over by a steam roller and was badly hurt and crushed. Miller was without relatives responsible for his care. He was taken to his room and a doctor called. The physician exercised his skill, but gangrene set in, and after ten days of suffering the great toe was amputated. Be- cause of serious infection, two doctors were required to make the amputation. Infection continued, and there was great danger of blood poisoning, and as a consequence the doctor made frequent calls. For over two months the man could not leave his bed. For more than five months he was unable to work. The doctor attended him beyond the ninety days fixed by the compensation act, but for this the commission made no allowance. “Now for the law. It says that the em- ployer shall furnish the necessary medical attention at the time of the accident and for ninety days thereafter, and failing to do •o seasonably the employer <9 to be liable for the medical expense incurred by the employe. The law also provides that 65 per cent of the workmen’s loss of wages shall be paid to him weekly. The' city waited forty-eight days, seven weeks, be- fore it even sent a doctor. Neither did the city pay compensation for the loss of wages as required by law. The commission held as a fact that the city did not furnish a doc- tor seasonably. It was not denied that the city had actual knowledge on the day of the accident of the need of a physician, and it had notice in writing of the claim for compensation, which includes medical attention twenty days after the accident. The city did nothing for forty-eight days; then it sent a doctor. Then a doctor waited on the sufferer. He presented formal legal notices acting in the capacity of a repre- sentative of the legal department rather than as a representative of the medical department. The charge for medical serv- ices in the case was $222. The Supreme Court criticised the charge as excessive, but it allowed nothing, which leaves the injured employe to pay the debt as best he can.” In passing upon the treatment of Miller by his employer, the city of Milwaukee, the court holds that .the city acted strictly within its “legal rights.” WHAT’S THE GAME. UNDER the above heading the news letter of the American Federation of Labor prints the following in- teresting article : Within the last week or two a story has been printed in a few newspapers that the National Association of Manufacturers and the officials of the American Federation of Labor have come to an understanding and that “sweet serenity” now prevails. The reason for the promulgation of this comic story does not appear on the surface. After the long, relentless and unjustifiable war carried on by the National Association of Manufacturers against the labor organiza- tions of this country it is difficult to con- ceive how a complete summersault could be taken hy this delectable band. The Na- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1832 The Railroad Telegrapher. tional Association of Manufacturers, how- ever, during the recent lobby investigations, suffered seriously and as a consequence its influence has been practically nullified. In its efforts to retrieve its former ground it could be plausible to suppose that stories of the kind mentioned might naturally spring from sources not difficult to determine. The Association started on its career for the purpose of destroying the organized labor movement, -but it has made progress backward. Even with its tremendous in- fluence prior to the lobby investigation it failed utterly to stop the progress and the growth of the labor organizations. The National Association of Manufacturers is still, even with its remaining slender in- fluence, endeavoring to carry on its old practices, but it will be unable to delude the organized working people with any story that an understanding has been reached with the organized labor move- ment. Whenever the rights of the workers are recognized by any association, no mat- ter what its character, an understanding can be reached, but otherwise the organized movement proposes to stand for the pro- tection of all workmen against the unjust encroachments of any association of em ployers. €BlfORIAL NOK5 Eight hundred and ninety-five new members were initiated into the Order during the month of October, 1913. Numerous independent mines in Colo- rado have made settlements with the United Mine Workers and the miners are back to work. The Butchers’ Union of St. Louis an- nounces that hams can now be purchased on the St. Louis market bearing the union label of that organization. According to statistics, 25,000 young men and young women are attending night schools in Philadelphia, nearly all of whom are employed in shops and fac- tories of that city in the daytime. At the recent election held in Pitts- burg, Pa., Jos. G. Armstrong, a union glassblower, was elected Mayor, which office he assumes on January 1, 1914, for a four years’ term. The Colorado State Supreme Court has handed down a decision, holding that sec- tion of the medical law unconstitutional which give* the State Board of Medical examiners the right to revoke a physi- cian’s license because he advertises. A resolution has been introduced in the United States Senate by Senator Weeks, providing for investigation of ship con- struction, with a view to making ocean passenger traffic safe, particularly from fire at sea. A Safety-at-Sea Conference is being held in London, England. Andrew Furu- seth. President of the Seamen’s Inter- national Union, was named as delegate to that conference on behalf of the United States by President Wilson. Roller towels, which have been fixtures for many years in government buildings at Washington, have been abolished in the interests of public health by an exec- utive order of President Wilson. Thou- sands of individual towels will replace the rollers. Secretary Redfield of the Department of Commerce, in an interview recently given out, emphasizes the fact that he meant what he said tome months ago in reference to investigating reduction in Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1833 wages by employers when these reduc- tions are claimed to be necessary as a result of legislation by Congress. A bill has been introduced in Congress to empower the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to take over and operate the street railroads, telegraph and telephone lines, gas and electric light and power plants in the District of Columbia. The injunction formerly issued against the copper miners of Michigan and later dissolved by Judge O’Brien, has been re- stored in effect by the State Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, however, modified the former injunction, the modi- fication permitting peaceful parades and gatherings. The State Railroad Commission of California has decided to enforce laws preventing telephone companies from re- quiring deposits from patrons for in- stalling ’phones. It is estimated that the companies are receiving sufficient capital from this source to carry on their busi- ness. The University of California Journal of Agriculture, in its last issue, asserts that the establishment of municipal markets is reducing the cost of living in many California towns. The article further states that there is agitation for the establishment of municipal markets all over the State. According to the report of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, just is- sued, 3,568 persons were killed or injured on steam and electric railways in Vir- ginia during the year ended June 30, 1912. Of these 208 were killed on steam rail- ways, 16 on electric railways, 3,141 in- jured on steam railways and 203 injured on electric railways. The contempt cases against President Gompers, Vice-President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison have been advanced for hearing in the Supreme Court of the United States to the first Monday in Jan- uary, 1914. The advancement of these cases was secured as a result of a petition recently filed by the attorneys for the American Federation of Labor. Building statistics for the United States show an increase for the first time in several years. A total of 21,361 buildings, costing $64,926,713, were under construc- tion during the month of September. The total for the same month a year ago was 20,204 new buildings, vcosting $61,901,245. Chicago leads the nation in the value of buildings in the course of construction. A Philadelphia dispatch says that the Baldwin Locomotive Works has laid off one thousand men from the night force of its plant at Edystone; that from a capacity of turning out forty-four engines a week, the plant now is turning out but nine a week. The officials of the com- pany claim they fear hard times in the future and that they are taking precau- tions. A conference of representatives of or- ganized labor was recently held in Den- ver, Colo., for the purpose of initiating a bill to be submitted to a referendum vote, providing that the State of Colorado shall take over its coal lands and oper- ate its own mines for the benefit of all of the people. There are over 20,000 acres of coal land in Colorado belonging to the State. James -M. Lynch, President of the In- ternational Typographical Union, who was recently named as State Labor Com- missioner by Governor Glynn of New York,' has been unanimously confirmed by the State Senate. James M. Duncan, Vice-President, will succeed Lynch as President of the International Typo- graphical Union for the balance of., the present term. A cable dispatch from London says that the Executive Council of the Na- tional Sailors and Firemen’s Union has Digitized by LiOOQle

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1834 The Railroad Telegrapher. decided to take a ballot of member* of the union on the question whether they are prepared to refuse after May 1, 1914, to ship on board any ocean-going craft not equipped with wireless. Seamen of other nations are to be invited to join the movement. The Bureau of Railway Economics has issued a bulletin giving the amount which so-called train crew legislation in the United States has cost the railroads in the way of increased operating expenses. The bureau estimates that such legisla- tion in thirteen States on account of train crew laws will amount to $6,000,000 a year. The additional cost to railroads in New York State is given as $845,000 and in New Jersey as $381,000. The officials of the Colorado State Federation of Labor are circulating peti- tions among the laboring people of the State for signatures that will put to a vote a proposed law calling for the repeal of the anti-boycott law. This law has stood as a threat against the union, labor forces of the State whenever an attempt was. made to generally inform union members of places of business known to be unfair to union labor. The investigation into the conditions in the West Virginia coal strike district by a sub-committee of the United States Senate Committee on Education and Labor has been brought to a close. At the conclusion of the hearing the com- mittee agreed to permit counsel, if they desired, to file briefs with it before De- cember 1st. It is the intention of the committee to frame its report to the Sen- ate as soon as possible. On November 1st, a new law went into effect in Pennsylvania which forbids em- ployment of women under twenty-one by theatrical companies. The widespread effect of the law was not fully compre- hended until it was examined by theater managers, when they discovered that women under twenty-one years of age are prohibited from working after nine o’clock at night. The only exception contained in the law is in the case of telephone operators, who may work all night if they have reached the age of eighteen. The Department of Agriculture in a special bulletin just issued to the farmers of the country, assert there is a shortage of meat in the United States, and a dis- cussion is indulged in as to the best way to increase the supply. The bulletin points out that within the last six years the number of beef cattle in the country apparently has fallen off some 30 per cent, while the population has increased. Senator Luke Lea’s resolution for an investigation of the relations between the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and its allied lines, with a view to determining whether the anti-trust laws have been violated, was passed by the United States Senate after a brief debate. The interest of this road in various railways in the same territory, particularly the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis and the Ten- nessee Midland, will be investigated. The State Board of Liability Award of Ohio has filed its report with the govern- ment, which shows that during the eigh- teen months the workmen’s compensa- tion law has been in effect in that State, only 2,183 firms with 134,191 employes, have been covered by State compensa- tion. During that period receipts aggre- gated $602,347, and awards made amount- ing to $126,522. There are liabilities standing aggregating $169,506. A school for the education of the in- mates has been opened in the State peni- tentiary at Jackson, Mich. The new superintendent has authority of the State Board of Education to confer diplomas upon inmate graduates. The first eight grades will be started immediately, and the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades will be added as soon as necessary examinations can be given. Many of the teachers in the school will be from among the inmates. The warden states Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1835 that there are -a number of inmates who are college graduates and very capable men, and these men will be given charge of the classes. Petitions purporting to be, signed by employes of the United States Steel Cor- poration, urging the Department of Jus- tice to discontinue its prosecution of the steel trust, under the Sherman anti-trust law, have been filed with the Department of Justice by Representative Burke, of Pennsylvania. The petitions declare that the employes are entirely satisfied with the company’s treatment. It would be interesting to know what “induced” the petitioners to sign the petition. The Mayor of Pittsfield, Mass., in sub- mitting a proposal to contractors for the building of a new school house, stipu- lated that union labor should be em- ployed throughout. The reason which actuated the Mayor to take this stand, according to his own statement, was that at one time he had been a textile worker and remembered the hardships the men and women of that craft suffered through long hours and small wages because of lack of organization. The State Industrial Commission of Wisconsin have apparently set a new precedent by ruling that the Lake Su- perior' Terminal and Transfer Railway Company must pay $25.00 a month ali- mony to Mrs. Minnie Lawrence. Law- rence was employed by the railroad com- pany and was accidentally killed last March. Ten days before his death Mrs. Lawrence was granted a divorce, the court awarding her the custody of five children and $25.00 a month alimony. The five principal express companies of the United States have informed the Interstate Commerce Commission that they will place in effect the new block system of rates and rules and practices outlined by the commission. This deci- sion of the express company, according to a statement issued by the commission, means that all the far-reaching reform in the express business determined by the commission to be necessary, will be in- stituted throughout the country. Postmaster-General Burleson has an- nounced that he has ordered 25,000 par- cel post scales that will weigh up to 100 pounds. These scales were originally ordered with a weight limit of twenty- one pounds, which is taken to mean that in the near future the weight limit for the parcel post will be increased to 100 pounds. It is also said that reductions in postage rates to other than the first and second parcel post zones will be an- nounced in the near future. The school officials of Cincinnati are planning to install moving picture shows for all the schools. At the request of the superintendent of schools, the pupils wrote letters to him telling how they passed their leisure time. According to these letters, practically all the boys and girls go to the nickel shows in the even- ing. The school authorities, therefore, are convinced that the schools should be provided with entertainment of this char- acter. Some startling testimony was given at the first hearing of the special legislative committee appointed by the Legislature of Massachusetts to investigate the status and condition's of immigrants in that State. It was asserted that girls who had just arrived from Europe and who were unable to speak a word of English are working in the shirt waist factory for 58 cents a week. Only a few receive as much as $5.00, and those who do are compelled to pay $4.00 a week for board and room and 60 cents a week for car fare. The Board of Control and the City Council of Montreal have passed the Civic Employes’ Pension Law. It is pro- vided that an employe who has been in the service of the city for a period of ten years or more and becomes unable to work by reason of a chronic or incurable Digitized by LiOOQle

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1836 The Railroad Telegrapher. disease or a permanent infirmity con- tracted outside of the discharge of his municipal duties, shall be superannuated and entitled to an annual pension equal to one-third his annual salary. If he shall have, been employed for twenty years the annual pension is to equal one- half of the annual salary. The minimum pension to be paid is $300 per year, and the maximum $3,000. Representative Lafferty, of Oregon, has introduced a bill in Congress provid- ing pensions for all persons in the United States who have reached the age of sixty years and who have been citizens for at least sixteen years, amounting to $6.00 a week. The measure asks that an appro- priation of $1,000,000 be provided for its first year of operation, and places the task of putting the new law into effect upon the Secretary of the Interior. The law is so framed that it would enable all persons to have incomes of $6.00 a week, while persons having an income of less than $6.00 a week would receive an amount sufficient to bring the amount up to that figure. The physical valuation act, passed by Congress, the meaning of which is that the Interstate Commerce Commission is directed to make a physical valuation of all transportation and transmission lines in the United States, is about to be car- ried out. In doing so it is necessary to Secure the services of a large number of men who are qualified to engage in this work. In an effort to obtain telegraph and telephone engineers to assist in the work of physical valuation the Civil Service Commission will hold examina- tions on December 1st, one for senior telegraph and telephone inspector and two days later there will be an examina- tion for junior telegraph and telephone engineer. The applicants will not be assembled for examination, but will be marked from the evidence adduced as to their general and technical education and training and their practical experience and fitness The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of July, 1913, shows that there were 180,890 aliens landed at the various ports of entry dur- ing the month; that there were 2,708 de- barred from entrance, classified as fol- lows: Idiots, 105; insane and epileptic, 19; tubercular, 1; loathsome or danger- ous contagious diseases, 290; professional beggars, 4; paupers, 1; likely to become public charges, 1,109; mentally or physi- cally defective, 614; contract laborers, 271; accompanying aliens, 50; under six- teen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 71; assisted aliens, 12; criminals, 51; polygamists, 6; prostitutes and pro- curers, 79; without passport, 1; under provisions of Chinese exclusion act, 24. The report also shows that there were 305 returned after landing. During the forty-one weeks of this year, from January 1st to October 14th, the Oregon Supreme Court has handed down thirty-eight opinions in personal injury cases brought under the employes' liability act, according to a compilation issued lately. The injured and maimed workmen, or their widows and orphans, obtained verdicts for less than 16 per cent of the aggregate amount for which they brought suit. Suits were brought against the employers for a total of $652,- 392. In the lower courts they obtained verdicts for $154,246, but the Supreme Court reversed verdicts involving $50,650, leaving only $103,596 that was affirmed. Of the thirty-four verdicts obtained in the Circuit courts, the Supreme Court re- versed nine, either dismissing the cases or sending them back for new trials. Some of these cases had been in the courts for three or four years. The recent extra session of the Ten- nessee Legislature passed a number of labor measures. The laws secured are as follows: A law to regulate and limit all hours of labor of children and females to fifty-eight per week, this law to be effect- ive January 1, 1914, and a fifty-seven-hour limit to become effective January 1, 1915, the children affected under this act to he Digitized by LiOOQle

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher : To Bro. and Mrs. C. J. Mast, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. G. Bear, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. S. P. Linn, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. P. Flint, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. I. Price, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. A. Feren, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Blake Gay, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. A. King, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. W. Omer, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. T. Conley, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. H. Crosby, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. D. A. Stiffler, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. L. Hudson, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Geo. White, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. F. Kelley, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Geo. B. Oiler, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. E. Warner, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. M. J. Johnson, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. L. Wolpert, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. A. Cusack, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. G. S. Hubbart, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. T. Conley, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. B. E. Johnson, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R. A. Snyder, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. L. Stewart, a girl. 'To Bro. and Mrs. A. F. Carswell, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Jesse Hull, twin girls. To Bro. and Mrs. G. A. Krueger, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. P. Schaeffer, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. H. Middleton, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. M. D. Fleckner, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. J. Zimmerman, a girl. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher: Bro. B. Napolis, of Div. 1, to Miss A. A. Northey. Bro. S. J. Rubin, of Div. 8, to Miss T. Angel. Bro. E. G. Gifford, of Div. 129, to Miss Elsie Gray. Bro. John C. Comley, of Div. S3, to Miss Mabel Roy. Bro. Wallace Brannon, of Div. 59, to Miss Mattie Jones. Bro. C. W. Lynn, of Div. 59, to Miss Ugene Berrier. Bro. C. F. Aughinbaugh, of Div. 17, to Miss Bessie Ulmer. Bro. C. T. Hoffnagle, of Div. 130, to Miss Helene Vanderhoof. At Trilby, Fla., Bro. J. F. Harnage, of Div. 132, to Miss Lee. Bro. L. B. Arscott, of Div. 7, to Miss Jean Campbell Fletcher. Bro. Arthur D. Roebuck, of Div. 129, to Miss Florence Fay Hull. At Seehorn, 111., Bro. W. F. Stehman, of Div. 2, to Miss Behrensmeyer. Bro. Lewis Eldo Dixon, of Div. 138, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Huffman. At Calgary, Alta., Bro. R. L. Mcllveen, of Div. 7, to Miss K Sutherland. At Centralia, Mo., Bro. I. M. Hampton, of Div. 2, to Miss Bessie Blanton. At Buxton, Me., Bro. E. C. Swan, of Div. 8, to Miss Lillian M. Berry. At Franklin, Pa., Bro. F. P. Murray, of Div. 17, to Miss Ethel S. Stilwagon. At Harristown, 111., Bro. P. K. Klinefel- ter, of Div. 2, to Miss Geneva Bickerdike. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher : Bro. E. B. Chitty, of Div. 59. Bro. G. I. House, of Div. 76. Mother of Bro. R. J. O’Brien, of Div. 8. Father of A. F. Carswell, of Div. 132. Bro. George Berton Goodin, of Div. 118. Father of Bro. M. McMahon, of Div. 76. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1840 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sister of Bro. Fred O. McConnell, of Div. 1. At Cygnet, Ohio, Bro. W. G. Avery, of Div. 18. Infant daughter of Bro. T. V. Johnson, of Div. 62. At Williamsport, Pa., Bro. S. E. Thomas, of Div. 17. At Newport, N. H., wife of Bro. F. M. Ela, of Div. 41. At Shelbyville, 111., mother of Bro. E. E. Edgar, of Div. 2. Miss Abbie Williams, sister of Bro. C. R. Williams, of Div. 4. WALTER B. MALLONEE, Deceased Member Div. No. 60. At Lexington, Ky.f mother of Bro. B. O. Sullivan, of Div. 62. At Woburn, N. H., father of Bro. F. M. Morgan, of Div. 41. At Kirvin,- Tex., mother of Bro. J. T. Simmons, of Div. 57. At Fairport, Ohio, mother of Bro. F. H. Henderson, of Div. 33. At Zionsville, Ind., wife of Bro. Harry McDaniel, of Div. 138. At Denver, Colo., Bro. Geo. E. Robinson, of Div. 2. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. WANTED. “Ernie" Angell, auntie wants to locate you. Write her or me quick. Cousin John, Vernon, Mich. Present address of L. K. Davis; last seen in El Paso, Tex., last August. Davis, if you see this write me at Villa Grove, 111. J. J. Ferguson. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 3998, Cert. 2741, Div. 33, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 4034, Cert. 556, Div. 70, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 15915, Cert. 1525, Div. 126, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 5752, Cert. 3813, Grand Div., for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 14157, Cert. 2923, Div. 130, for the term ending^December 31, 1913. Card No. 11157, Cert. 3984, Grand Div., for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 26544, Cert. 182, Div. 51, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 32535, Cert. 2708, Div. 93, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 33396, Cert. 31, Div. 35, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 22171, Cert. 153, Div. 76, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 4018, Cert. 2078, Div. 54, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 26715, Cert. 2299, Div. 59, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 11235, Cert. 2005, Div. 54, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 15653, Cert. 2567, Div. 33, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 27005, Cert. 376, Div. 89, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 19476, Cert. 52, Div. 134, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 22502, Cert. 427, Div. 140, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 216Q8, Cert. 2312, Div. 31, for the term ending December 31, 1913. Card No. 5759, Cert. 3962, Grand Div., for the term ending December 31, 1913. Digitized by LiOOQle

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FROM THE PRESIDENT. OUR Order is firmly grounded in prog, ress, and the principles for which we stand and teach are as a steadfast bulwark in these times of change and un- rest. Let the principles of our Order be so firmly grounded into each member that she, though in Canada, Mexico or the United States, knows that she is a living exponent of all that is best in the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Let us have fuller co-operation with the O. R. T. brothers. We, were organized as an Auxiliary to the O. R. T. for various purposes, one of which reads as follows (listen, Bro. O. R. T. member) : To ex- tend all reasonable aid in organizing the unorganized railroad telegraphers and assist to build up those already in the Order, and binding together by fratemalism the fami- lies, the relatives and those upon whom they are dependent Don’t you think that we could help you if you will only give us a little encouragement? In other words, we are to do charity' work, to gather up the loose ends, as it were, and to weave a chain of love around our busy brothers. Ours is the inner circle, theirs is the outer, giving us the protection we strive to make our- selves worthy of. Let more of the brothers see the splendor of our Auxiliary, and I feel assured that then we will get more of their support and encouragement. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, President. Note* from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Since writing for the last issue many requests have been made for information about the Mutual Benefit Department, and for application blanks. This interest is not confined to any locality, but is general in all parts of the country, both the O. R. T. brother and his wife realizing the great good this will be, and it bids fair to be- come as popular as the M. B. D. of the O. R. T. Rates are as follows: Series A — Limited to $150; age 18 to 50 years; 80 cents for six months; $1.60 per year. Series B — Limited to $300; age 18 to 40 years; $1.60 for six months; $3.20 per year. Initiation in Series A and B is $1.00. Any member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary in good physical condition and in good stand- ing may become members in the M. B. D. Blanks can be secured from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer direct. Address, 2021 Longwood St. Walbrook, Baltimore, Maryland. The beautiful gold enamel L. A. emblem pins are selling right along, and some O. R. T. brothers are giving them to their wives as birthday gifts. I hope that many of the O. R. T. brothers will buy them as Xmas gifts, as your wife will surely appreciate such a beautiful pin as a present. The banquet held by the Queen City Telegraphers’ Club, of Cincinnati, on the evening of October 28th, was a rousing success. The members of the club brought their wives for the first time to attend a joint meeting. The ladies met in the parlor of the Grand Hotel and became acquainted and discussed the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and much interest was taken to the end. -They wished to meet regularly each month and make plans to have many enjoyable times together. After the meetings they par- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1842 The Railroad Telegrapher. took of a splendid repast and speeches were made and all went home wishing for another sociable and enjoyable evening. The Milwaukee Ladies’ Auxiliary Club held a Hallowe’en party at the home of Sister Hayes. The dining room was beau- tifully decorated for the occasion and all enjoyed the many good things to eat, and those who did not attend missed a rare treat and a most enjoyable evening. The Grand Secretary and Treasurer was invited to make her home with Sister Go- thompson, and was the honor guest at the party held at night at the home of Sister Hayes. Miss Erna Schneider, one of the members of the Executive Board of the L. A., came from her home in Dousman, Wis., and the hour was late when all re- turned to their respective homes. The members of Local No. IS, Division 23, who reside in and near Minneapolis, assembled at the home of Sister S. Olive Lester on the afternoon of November 1st, and a most enjoyable time was had in get- ting acquainted and renewing friendship with those who had met before at the con- ventions. All phases of the auxiliary work was discussed and the interest renewed to make Local No. IS one of the strongest in the country. The Grand Secretary and Treasurer was the guest of Sister Lester and enjoyed every minute of her stay with these sisters, and in coming in personal touch with the members of the Northwest. The general interest in the Auxiliary is on the increase everywhere and the co-op- eration of all the O. R. T. officers and members is earnestly requested. Hope to receive much help and assistance from the O. R. T. brothers through my circular letter which has been sent to the O. R. T. mem- bers. Any other information will be gladly given upon request. I urge all delinquent members to pay up and be ready for their 1914 card. It will soon be here. The prospects for new locals are very bright Yours fraternally, Mas. Florence P. Pancx, G. S. & T. WHAT ORGANIZATIONS ARE. Many people have the idea that a trades union is a very selfish organization, with the one aim of obtaining more money for less work, preferably by strikes and vio- lence. This, as all of us connected with them know, is surely not the case, and the correction of this idea in the minds of un- thinking people gives us a wide field for labor. Trade unionists do want more money and shorter working hours, but this increase in salary and shortened work day are but the means to the end. The aim of this move- ment is the betterment of the working class morally, economically and educationally — and in bettering them the world at large is bettered, because they are so large a part of the world. , A better wage is demanded that families may be supported decently, and that young boys and girls will not be compelled to go to work before they are prepared physically and educationally. The trade unionist wants time and money for his proper share of the pleasures of life. “The man who says That work is sweet Has always lived On Easy Street.” And while one may really like his work, it is still work and not recreation. The difference between a parent organi- zation and its Ladies’ Auxiliary is that one negotiates for and receives the wages, while the other does not Their interests are identical and their ultimate aims are the same. What the trades union is to the wage-earner the Ladies’ Auxiliary should be to the other members of the family — a common ground where they may become better acquainted, form social and fraternal ties, making life more pleasant from a social standpoint and easier through having a closely-welded-together organization that is to be reckoned with. Dita May West. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1843 A. C. L. Local, No. 3. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our kind heavenly Father, in His all-wise providence, saw fit to remove from our midst and relieved from her suf- ferings the mother of Sister T. J. Tedder, at Plant Gty, Fla., on October 7th ; and Whereas, We have lost a kind and loving friend, and Sister Tedder and family de- prived of the love and devotions of an affectionate mother, whose place can never be filled; therefore be it Resolved, That the love and sympathy of the entire membership of the Auxiliary be extended to Sister Tedder and her family in this sad hour of bereavement, with the prayer that our heavenly Father will be with and sustain them and help to lighten their sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolu- tions be spread upon the minutes of the division, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy sent to Bro. and Sister T. J. Tedder. Mrs. J. H. Williams, Mrs. S. V. Anders, Mrs. G. I. Baily, Committee. Long Island Local, No. IS. Sister Mrs. A. Filby, of the sick visiting committee, has been on the sick list herself, and at this writing is reported very much improved but not fully recovered. The membership on this division extend to Bro. and Sister P. M. Gorman, of Port Washington, N. Y., our heartfelt sympathy and condolence in the departing from this life of the beloved mother of Bro. Gorman. An act of real fraternity occurred re- cently when Sistir Mrs. Charles Gray, of St. Albans, N. Y., presented the division with a handsome pieced bed quilt, which will be disposed of for the benefit of Local No. 16 at a social entertainment some time in the near future. At the present time Bro. and Sister Gray are enjoying a vaca- tion. Sister Mary Gafney has returned from a six weeks’ trip through the western States. Our regular meetings are most interest- ing and all sisters should make a special effort to be present when possible. As the winter season approaches it is expected we will again renew the custom of having little after-sociables, at which luncheon will be served. The euchre party held at the home of Bro. and Sister George W. Hilley, Jamaica, N. Y., was a complete success both socially and financially. First Vice-President Sister Hilley, assisted by the entertainment com- mittee, should be congratulated upon the success of the entertainment. On behalf of the division, it is my duty, as well as pleas- ure, to thank the sisters who donated the very handsome prizes, sold tickets, and in other ways assisted to make this social a success. Bro. and Sister C. A. Hudson presented their daughter, Mazie, with a handsome piano recently. Needless to say that Miss Mazie was delighted with the gift and feels very proud of her present. In purchasing the piano Bro. and Sister Hudson showed the true union spirit. The piano was bought of Bro. R. J. Edwards, an old-time member of Division 44, who, notwithstanding the fact that he has been out of the railroad business for many years, takes great pride in always having an up-to-date O. R. T. card. We are glad to note that the son of Bro. and Sister E. H. Decker has fully recov- ered from his recent illness. Mrs. J. E. Shields, S. & T. Pennsylvania Local, No. 21. Our last meeting was held on October ISth, at Sister Cole’s house. Pitman, N. J. We were pleased to have Sister Pheasant and Sister Maurer present Sister Thomp- son was absent on account of sickness. Sister Nightingale was absent on account of a previous engagement Hope she will watch the date closer in future. We forgot to mention the fact that Sister Moore, of Lindenwold, N. J., is a new member, and we welcome her. Hope she will come out to our meetings and get acquainted with all the members. If only each married brother would ask his wife to join us, we would soon have a nice membership on this division. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1844 The Railroad Telegrapher. Will the few sisters who are delinquent please send in their dues to date and get their cards ? We shall likely have to get several of the sisters to call on eligible wives and try to get their applications. We don’t hear a word from the other divisions of the P. R. R. Won’t someone make a start and send their notes in headed from whatever division they may be on? The W. J. & S. Division seems to be the only one we hear from. Correspondent. Colorado Midland Local, No. 23. Our meeting at Arkansas Junction with Sisters Collier, October 11th, was attended by Sisters Downing, Loveland, Daley, Fritz, Lively add Rose and Bros. Fritz, Collier, Bruton, Ellis and Rose. Sister Coldiron, being called to Leadville, could not attend the full meeting. Sister Jones started, but on account of sickness was compelled to stop at Thomasville with her mother. Sister Sipes has been elected to fill the unexpired term of general chairman on account of the resignation of Sister Love- land. Sister Tracey, of Rock Island Local 22, was asked to join us, but on account of the short notice was unable to get transporta- tion. We hope that she and several of her members will be able to join us at Cascade, where our next meeting is to be held with Sister Downing. Sisters Miss Iva and Mrs. Mary Collier expect to leave us in a few days for an ex- tended trip through Texas. We wish them a very pleasant trip. Sister Devine is attending school at Colo- rado Springs, *and carries an up-to-date along with her school books. Word has just been received that Sister Leary is located on the Southern Pacific Bro. and Sister Bugbee called on the undersigned a few weeks ago. She says the company paper-hanger has just finished giving their depot a thorough cleaning. Sister Lively has just had the same good fortune. Any officer of the division still has a good supply of application blanks yet to be filled out. We are expecting to start a campaign for new members in the near future, so let us fill in certificates for twenty-five before we stop. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Emma R. Rose, G. S. & T. Digitized by Google

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UNION LABEL M NOTICE. There will be published, in this department the names of firms in the United States and Canada who handle union label goods. PHOTO ENGRAVERS. Chicago, III. — Continued. Max Laux Colortype Co., Sheffield & Fullerton sts. Juergen Brothers Co., 166 Adams st. Kruetgen Engraving Co., 626 Federal st. Illinois Publishing Co., 336 West Madi- son st. The Levytype Co., 102 North Fifth avc. Manz Engraving . Co., 922-950 Ravens- wood ave. McGrath Co., 543 Dearborn st. Meyer Both Co., 2314 Indiana ave. Mueller-Blickhahn Co., 124 Polk st., cor. La Salle st National Engraving Co., 525 South Dear- born st Osgood Co., 500 Sherman st. Pontiac Engraving Co., 542 South Dear- born st Postal Engraving Co., 309 River st. Rand, McNally Co., 166 Adams st. RegenSteiner Colortype' Co., 1201 W. Jackson boulevard. Rogers & Co., 1104 Wabash ave. Rosenow Engraving Co., 30$ S- Canal st. Peerless Engraving Co., 423 Plymouth st. The Tribune, 7 Dearborn st. Western Engraving Co., 610 Federal st. Western Newspaper Union, 527 West Adams st. Newspapers. Chicago Daily News, 15 North Fifth ave. Currier Publishing Co!, 525 West Mon- roe st. The Journal, 15 South Market st. Newspaper Enterprise Association, 102 North Fifth ave. The Redord-Herald, 163 West Washing- - ton st. Chas. Boldt Glass Co., Eggleston ave. and Pearl st., Cinncinati, Ohio. Chapman Engraving Co., Longworth st., Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati Process Engraving Co., Canal st., between Race and Elm sts., Cincinnati, Ohio. Cinncinati . Post, Post Square, Cincinnati. Ohio. Feicke & Lammers, 717 Sycamore st., Cincinnati, Ohio. Hennegan Printing Co., 372 West Court st., Cincinnati, Ohio. Tom Jones Engraving Co., Pugh bldg., Fourth and Pike sts., Cincinnati, Ohio. McDonald Printing Co., Ill Opera Place, Cincinnati, Ohio. Modern Engraving Co., 124-128 East Eighth ave., Cincinnati, Ohio. Queen City Engraving Co., 410 Elm st, Cincinnati, Ohio. Art Engraving Co., Prospect bldg., Cleve- land, Ohio. Caxton Engraving Co., Caxton bldg., Cleveland, Ohio. Corday & Gross, Vulcan bldg., Cleveland, Ohio. W. J. Logan Engraving Co., 1656 East Fifty-fifth st., Cleveland, Ohio. Mugler Engraving Co., East Ninth st. and Webster ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Howard Engraving Co., 127 East Kiowa st., Colorado Springs, Colo. Bucher Engraving Co., 80 Yi North High st., Columbus, Ohio. Terry Engraving Co., 51J4 State st east, Columbus, Ohio. Dallas News-Morning, Commerce and Lamar st, Dallas, Tex. The White Engraving Co., 1110-1112 Commerce st.. Dallas. Tex. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1846 The Railroad Telegrapher. O. R. Pippbn. H., B. Olsen. C. W. Stoker. O. R. T. GROUP— ILLINOIS CENTRAL RY. — HILLS, MINN. F. F. Richardson, H. C. Johnson, C. C. Lind ell, G. E. Moore, V. S. Richardson. O. R. T. GROUP— C. B. & Q. RY.— ORION, ILL. Digitized by LiOOQle

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You are the union! * * * Fear favors the bold. * * * Doing nothing is doing yourself. * * * In the midst of life we are in debt. * » * Does your hat carry the union label? * * * Man’s noblest gift to man is sincerity. * * * Idleness is bad taste and foolish waste. * * * The man who thinks he is it is usually nit. * * * A man can be cordial without drinking it. * * * Tears come and pass away, but friendship never. * * * The smart saying often makes someone smart. * * * Getting things without paying for them is poor economy. * * * There isn’t much sweetness in the smile that won’t come off. * * * A woman’s idea of a crank is the man who doesn’t like her. * * * The man who can not go wrong is usu- ally the man who does. * * * A man may acquire ease and plenty, but not in the order named. * * * If you wish to be treated courteously treat others the same way. The way of the transgressor may be hard, but it’s seldom lonesome. * * * There is no complete understanding of a duty until it is completed. * * * Some men will go through anything for a woman — even her fortune. * * * No rush to battle atones for sin in the tent, — G. Campbell Morgan. * * * If some men were compelled to pay as they go they would never get started. * * * Many a man doesn't recognize an oppor- tunity unless it slaps him on the back. * * * The man who feels certain that he will not succeed is seldom, if ever, mistaken. * * * There is not one of us who is not at some time tired of the limits of our capacity. * * * One swallow doesn't make a summer, but several swallers may cause a sudden spring. * * * The poor man’s idea of heaven is to have its golden pavement realized for him here on earth. * * * We do not choose our own parts in life, and have nothing to do with those parts. Our duty is confined to playing them well. — Epictetus. * * * There is a vast difference between earn- ing money, making money and getting money. The first may be called honesty, the second speculation and the third rob- bery. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher 1848 The Nebraska legislature has unanimously passed a resolution asking Congress to take possession of all telephones in the United States. * * * Every man would have a pretty fair repu- tation if people looked at his good qualities as carefully as they look for the good quali- ties of a dog. A natural born hero worshiper is the right kind of a man to have for an intimate friend. He makes you happy if he IS wrong. * * * Samuel Gompers and other labor leaders, in speeches before the National Civic Fed- eration, have roundly denounced plans for compulsory arbitration of labor difficulties. J. W. Vaught. -L. R. Hamm. C. B. Miller. A. E. Laisurb, Gen'l Chm. W. A. Wilkin. O. R. T. GROUP— H. & T. C. RY.— CORSICANA, TEX. Electrically generated ozone is used for preserving meats in Germany. * * * The man who wrote that the atom was the smallest thing in creation never had a good look at a bridegroom. * * * There are as good fish in the sea as ever were caught, but we learn from the sardine industry that there are not as many. The one advantage of stuttering is that you are not apt to speak before you think. * * * The church occupies two grand strategic positions: the entrance to the bridal cham- ber and the grave. * * * Pure milk will cling to a needle dipped in it and withdrawn, while watered milk will not. An easy test. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1849 Affectation in dress implies a flaw in the understanding. * * * Omnibuses were first introduced into New York in 1830. * * * No man can ever rise above the level of his own capabilities. * * » A coward never forgave. It is not his nature. — French Proverb. * * * One kind of a hero is the young man who braves her father in his den. * » * Get yours in this world and give every- body else a chance to do the same. * * * He that voluntarily continues ignorant is guilty of all the crimes which ignorance produces. * * * Experts tell us how to achieve a ripe old age when what one wants is' to retain one’s verdant youth. * * * Thirty employers in New York city pleaded guilty recently to violations of the labor law and were fined. * * * It was not that the man who missed the train didn’t run fast enough, but that' he . didn’t start soon enough. * * * It is said that Cleopatra danced the tango and the turkey trot. Now, let’s see, what became of Cleopatra? * * * Dickens wrote: “Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires and a touch that never hurts.” * * * Occasionally a man manages to remain ignorant, notwithstanding the efforts of a lot of women to put him wise. * * * Chances for the small boy to become President some day are far better in Mexico than in Uncle Sam’s domain. Learn to deal with thoughts as with realities, and so to mold your life from within. , . ... * * * We know a dozen or more good fellows who have been spoiled by wayward an- cestors. * * * The average woman can accomplish more with tears than the average man can with cuss words. - * * * Lots of people who don’t know one musical note from another are constantly singing their own praises. * * * JElla Wheeler Wilcox advises people to marry early and work hard. The latter clause is entirely superfluous. * * * . You can take it from us that you never saw a -rogue who was happy or a dishonest man who enjoyed life’s sweet content. _ * * * Chance may put a man in a position he has never earned and never deserved, but if he has not the ability he will never hold it long. * * * - The optimist sees things in daylight, .while the pessimist hangs around till night- fall before his eyes can see and his brain discern. - * * » The fourteenth birthday is the limit for child workers in the Northern States, also in Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana and Virginia. * • * * The man who works the machine has no money. The man who works the man who works the machine gets it all. Work, but quit being worked. * * * A wild goose which crashed through the glass peep holes of the engine room of the Brussels-Ghent express held up the train. The bird attacked the driver, who was obliged to stop the engine while he beat the goose to death with a shovel. — West- ern Australian Railway Gazette. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1850 Tue Railroad Telegrapher. Don’t acquire all your polish on your shoes. * * * Marriage is a sacred rite through which a man subjects himself to a perpetual cross- examination. * * * If some men fought the battles of life as hard as they do the bottles, this would be a happier world. The unions of our day are fighting for the perpetuity of civilization and its further development. * * * A story is going the rounds of the press about an Ohio girl who jerked her head back so suddenly to keep from being kissed that she broke her neck. This should be a warning; it is much safer to lean for- ward a little. Germs can be driven out or A. A. Lew. J. L. Gsob. O. R. T. MEMBERS— M. & O. RY.— COLUMBIA, ILL Every married man can name one woman who has a fine husband. — Woman’s Home Companion. * * * Remember the other fellow has a right to live as well as you. Don’t try to gobble it all, lest another larger and more fero- cious gobbler comes along and gobbles you. * * » The slower you go the easier it is to stop. destroyed, but there is no cure for a broken neck, even of a pretty girl. • * * Self respect occupies a position very near the throne of the great words of life. It is first among the virtues. Its quietness, its simplicity, its modesty, its calm unpre- tentious strength, have obscured from many its real dignity and value, like a diamond buried in its native quartz. Digitized by LiOOQle

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THE EVOLUTION OF A TRAIN ROBBER. 1IFE was never dull in Grant County, New Mexico, in the early ’80s. There was always something doing —usually something the average law-abid- ing, peace-loving citizen would have been glad enough to dispense with. To say that life then and there was insecure is to de- scribe altogether too feebly a state of society and an environment wherein death, in one violent form or another, was ever abroad, seldom long idle, always alert for victims. When the San Carlos Apaches, under Victoria, Ju or Geronimo, were not out gunning for the whites, the whites were usually out gunning for each other in one way or another, over one trivial difference or another. Everybody carried a gun and was more or less handy with it. Indeed, it was a downright bad plan to carry one unless you were handy. For with gunning, the game most played, if not precisely the most popular, everyone was supposed to be familiar with the rules and to know how to play it ; and in a game where every hand is sure to be “called,” no one ever suspected another of being out on a sheer "bluff.” Thus the coroner invariably de- clared it a case of suicide where one man drew a gun on another and failed to use it. This highly explosive state of society was not due to the fact that there were few peaceable men in the country, for there were lots of them, men of character and education, honest, and as law-abiding as their peculiar environment would permit. Moreover, the percentage of professional “bad men” — and this was a profession then —was comparatively small. It was due rather to the fact that everyone, no matter how peaceable his inclinations, was com- pelled habitually to carry arms for self- defense, for the Apaches were constantly raiding outside the towns and white out- laws inside. And with any class of men who constantly carry arms, it always falls out that a weapon is the arbiter of even those minor personal differences which in the older and more effete civilization of the East arc settled with fists or in a petty court. The prevailing local contempt for any man who was too timid to “put up a gun fight” when the etiquette of a situation de- manded it, was expressed locally in the phrase that one “could take a corncob, and a lightning bug and make him run himself to death trying to get away.” It is clearly unnecessary to explain why the few men of this sort in the community did not occupy positions of any particular promi- nence. Their opinions did not seem to carry as much weight as those of other gentlemen who were known to be notably quick to draw and shoot. I even recall many instances where the pistol entered into the pastimes of the community. One instance will stand tell- ing: A game of poker (rather a stiff one) had been going on for about a fortnight in the Red Light saloon. The same group of men, five or six old friends, made up the game every day. All had varying suc- cess but one, who lost every day. And, come to think of it, his luck varied, too, for some days he lost more than others, while he did not say much about his los- ings, it was observed that his temper was not improving. This sort of thing went on for thirteen days. The thirteenth day the loser hap- pened to come in a little late, after the game was started. It also happened that Digitized by Google

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1852 The Railroad Telegrapher. on this particular day one of the players had brought in a friend, a stranger in the town, to join the game. When the loser came in, therefore, he was introduced to the stranger and sat down. A hand was dealt. He started to play it, stopped, rapped on the table for attention and said : “Boys, I want to make a personal explan- ation to this yere stranger. Stranger, this yere game is sure a tight wad for a smooth- bore. I’m loser in it, an’ a d— d heavy one, for exactly thirteen days, and these hoys all understand that the first son of a gun I find I can beat, I'm going to take a six-shooter an’ make him play with me a week. ' Now, if you have no objections to my rules you can draw cards.” Luckily for the stranger, perhaps, the thirteenth day was as bad for the loser as its predecessors. Outside the towns there were only three occupations in Grant County in those years — cattle ranching, mining and fighting Apaches — all of a sort to attract and hold none but types the sturdiest of real man- hood, men inured to danger and reckless of it. In the early ’80s no faint heart came to Grant County unless he blundered in — and any such were soon burning the short- est trail out. These men were never better described in a line than when, years ago, at a banquet of California Forty-Niners, Joaquin Miller, the poet of the Sierras, speaking of the splendid types the men of forty-nine represented, said : "The cowards never started and all the ivcak died on the road!” Within the towns, also, there were only three occupations; first, supplying the cow- men and miners whatever they needed — merchandise wet and dry, law mundane and spiritual — for while neither courts nor churches were working overtime, neverthe- less they were "available for the few who had any use for them; second, gambling, at monte, poker or faro ; and. third, figur- ing how to slip through the next twenty- four hours without getting a heavier load of lead in one’s system than could be con- veniently carried, how to stay happily half shot and yet avoid coming home on a shut- ter, unhappily shot, or, having an active enemy on hand, how best to “get” him. Thus, while plainly the occupations of Grant County folk were somewhat limited in variety, in the matter of interest and excitement their games were wide open and the roof off. Nor did all the perils of life in Grant County lurk within the burnished grooves of a gun barrel, according to certain local points of view, for always it is the most unusual that most alarms— as when one of my cowboys “allowed he’d go to town for a week,” and was back on the ranch the evening of the second day. Asked why he was back so soon, he replied : “Well, fellers, one o’ them big depot water tanks burnt plumb up this mawnin’, an’ reckonin’ whar that 'd happen a feller might ketch fire anywhere in them little old town trails, I jes’ nachally pulled my freight for camp!” But a cowboy is the subject of this story — Kit Joy. His genus, and striking types of the genus, have been so cleverly de- scribed, especially by Lewis and by Adams — and some day I hope to meet Andy — that I need say little of the genus here. Still, one of the cowboy’s most notable and admirable traits has not been empha- sised so much as it deserves — I mean his downright reverence and respect for woman- hood. No real cowboy ever willfully in- sulted any woman, or lost a chance to resent any insult offered by another. In- deed it was an article of the cowboy creed never broken, and all well knew it. So it happened that when one day a cowboy, in a crowded car of a train “held up” by bandits, was appealed to by an Eastern lady- in the next seat : “Heavens ! I have $400 in my purse I can not afford to lose; please, sir, tell me how I can hide it.” Instantly came the answer: "Shucks, miss, stick it in your sock; them fellers has nerve enough to hold up a train an’ kill any feller that puts up a fight, but nary one o’ them has nerve enough to go into a woman’s sock after her bank roll !” Kit Joy was a cowboy working on the ranch on the Gila. He was a youngster little over twenty. It was said of him that he had left behind him in Texas more or less history not best written in Digitized by Google

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1853 The Railroad Telegrapher. « black ink, but whether this was true or not I do not know. Certain it was that he was a reckless dare-devil, always foremost in the little amenities cowboys loved t® in- dulge in when they came to town, such as shooting out the lights in saloons and gen- erally "shelling up the settlement,” — which meant taking a friendly shot at about everything that showed up on the streets. Nevertheless, Kit in the main was thor- oughly good-natured and amiable. Early in his career in Silver City it was observed that perhaps his most distinguish- ing trait was curiosity. Ultimately his curiosity got him into trouble, as it does most people who indulge it. His first dis- play of curiosity in Silver was a very great surprise, even to those who knew him best. It was also a disappointment. A tenderfoot, newly arrived, appeared on the streets one day in knickerbockers and stockings. Kit was in town and was ob- served watching the tenderfoot. To the average cowboy a silk top hat was like a red flag to a bull, so much like it in fact that the hat was usually lucky to escape with less than half a dozen holes through it. But here in these knee breeches and stockings was something much more bizarre and aggravating than a top hat, from a cowboy’s point of view. The effect on Kit was, therefore, closely watched by the bystanders. No one fancied for a moment that Kit would do less than undertake to teach the tenderfoot “the cowboy’s hornpipe,” not a particularly graceful but a very quick step, which is danced most artistically when a bystander is shooting at the dancer's toes. Indeed, the ball was expected to open early. To everyone’s surprise and disappointment, it did not. Instead, Kit dropped in behind the tenderfoot and began to follow him about town — followed him for at least an hour. Everyone thought he was studying up some more unique penalty for the ten- derfoot. But they were wrong, all wrong. As a matter of fact, Kit was so far con- sumed with curiosity that he forgot every- thing else, forgot even to be aggravated. At last, when he could stand it no longer, he walked up to the tenderfoot, detained him gently by the sleeve, and asked in a tone of real sympathy and concern : "Say, Mistah! Fo’ Heaven, won’t y o’ Mah let yo’ wear long pants F’ Naturally the tenderfoot’s indignation was aroused and expressed, but Kit’s sym- pathies for a man condemned to such a juvenile costume were so far stirred that he took no notice of it. Kit was a typical cowboy, industrious, faithful, uncomplaining, of the good old Southern Texas breed. In the saddle from daylight till dark, riding completely down to the last jump in them two or three horses a day, it never occurred to him even to growl, when a stormy night, with thun- der and lightning, prolonged his customary three hours’ turn at night guard round the herd to an all-night’s vigil. He took it as a matter of course. And his rope and run- ning iron were ever ready, and his weather eye alert for a chance to catch and decorate with the brand any stray cattle that ventured within his range. This was a peculiar phase of cowboy character. While not himself profiting a penny by these inroads on neighboring herds, he was never quite so happy as when he had added another maverick to the herd bearing his employer’s brand, an increase always obtained at the expense of some of the neighbors. One night on the spring round-up, the day’s work finished, supper eaten, the night horses caught and saddled, the herd in hand driven into a close circle and bedded down for the night in a little glade in the hills, Kit was standing 'first relief. The day’s drive had been a heavy one, the herd was well grazed and watered in the late afternoon, the night was fine; and so the 1,200 or 1,500 cattle in the herd were lying down quietly, giving no trouble to the night herders. Kit, therefore, was jog- ging slowly round the herd, softly jingling his spurs and humming some rude love song of the sultry sort cowboys never tire of repeating. The stillness of the night superinduced reflection. With naught to interrupt it, Kit’s curiosity ran farther afield than usual. Recently down at Lordsburg, with the outfit shipping a train load of beeves, he Digitized by LiOOQle

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1854 The Railroad Telegrapher. had seen the Overland Express empty its load of passengers for supper, a crowd of well-dressed men and women, the latter brilliant with the bright colors cowboys love and glittering with gems. Tonight he got to thinking about them. Wherever did they all come from ? How- ever did they get so much money? Surely they must come from ’Frisco. No lesser place could possibly turn out such magnifi- cence. Then Kit let his fancy wander off into crude cowboy visions of what ’Frisco might be like, for he had never seen a city. “What a buster of a town ’Frisco must be,” Kit soliloquized. “Must have more’n a hundred saloons an’ more slick gals than the brand has heifers. Lord! What a lot o’ fun a feller could have out thar. Only I reckon them gals wouldn’t look at him more’n about onct unless he was well fixed for dough. Reckon they don’t drink nothin’ but wine out thar, nor eat nothin’ but oysters. An’ wine an’ oysters costs money, oodles o’ money 1 That’s the deuce of it ! “S’pose it’d take more’n a month’s pay to get a feller out thar on the kairs, an’ then about three months’ pay to git to stay a week. Reckon that’s jes a little too rich fer Kit’s blood. But, jimminy! Wouldn’t I like to have a good, big, fat bank roll an’ go thar!” Here was a crisis suddenly come in Kit’s life, although he did not then realize it. It is entirely improbable he had ever before felt the want of money. His monthly pay of $35 enabled him to sport a pearl-handled six-shooter and silver-mounted bridle bit and spurs, kept him well clothed, and gave him an occasional spree in town. What more could any reasonable cowboy ask? But tonight the very elements and all nature were against him. Even a light dash of rain to rouse the sleeping herd, or a hungry cow straying out into the dark- ness, would have been sufficient to divert and probably save him ; but nothing hap- pened. The night continued fine. The herd slept on. And Kit was thus left an easy prey, since covetousness bad come to aid curiosity in compassing lbs ruin. “A bank roll! A big, fat, full-grown, long-horned, four-year-old bank roll 1 That’s what a feller wants, to do ’Frisco right. Nothin’ less. But whar’s it cornin’ from, an’ when? S’pose I brands a few maver- icks an’ gits a start on my own? No use. Kit; that’s too slow. Time you got a proper roll you’d be so old the skeeters wouldn’t even bite you, to say nothin’ of a gal a-kissin’ you. ’Pears like you ain’t liable to git thar very quick, Kit, ’less you rustles mighty peart somewhar. Talkin’ of rustlin’, what the deuce’s the matter with that anyway?" A cold glitter came in Kit’s light blue eyes. The muscles of his lean, square jaws worked nervously. His right hand dropped caressingly on the handle of his pistol. “That’s the proper caper, Kit. Why didn’t you think of it before? Rustle, d n you, an’, ef you’re any good, mebbe so you can git to ’Frisco afore frost comes, or anywhere else you likes. Rustle! By Heavens, I’ve got it; I’ll jes’ stand up that thar Overland Express 1 Them fellers what rides on it’s got more’n they got any sort o’ use fer. What’s the matter with makin’ ’em whack up with a feller? 'Course they’ll kick, and ther’ll be a whole passle o’ marshals an’ sheriffs out after you, but what o’ that? Reckon Old Blue ’ll carry you out o’ range. He’s the longest-winded chunk o’ horse meat in these parts. Then you’ll have to stay out strictly on the scout fer a few weeks, till they gits tired o’ hunt- in’’ of you, so you can slip out o’ this yere neck o’ woods ’thout leavin’ a trail. “An’ Lord! but won’t it be fun! ’Bout as much fun, I reckon, as doin’ ’Frisco. Won’t them tenderfeet beller when they hears the guns a-crackin’ an’ the boys a-yellin’. Le’s see ; wonder who I’d better take along?” Scruples ? Kit had none. Bred and raised a merry freebooter in the unbranded spoils of the cr'.tle range, it was no long step from stealing a maverick to holding up a train. With a man of perhaps any other class a plan to engage in a new business enter- prise, of so much greater magnitude than (host lie had been accustomed to, would have been made the subject of long and Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1855 serious consideration. Not so with Kit. Cowboy life compels a man to think quickly, and often to act quicker than he finds it convenient to think. The hand skilled to catch the one possible instant when the wide, circling loop of the lariat may be successfully thrown, and the eye and finger trained to accurate snap shooting, do not belong to a mind likely to be long in reach- ing a resolution or slow to execute one. So Kit at once began to cast about for two or three of the right sort of boys to join him. Three were quickly chosen out of his own and neighboring outfit. They were Mitch Lee and Taggart, two white cowboys of much his own type and temper, and George Cleveland, a negro, known as a desperate fellow, game for anything. It needed no great argument to secure the co-operation of these men. A mere tip of the lark and the loot to be had was enough. The boys saw their respective bosses. They “allowed they’d lay off for a few days and go to town.” So they were paid off. slung their Winchesters on their saddles, mounted their favorite horses and rode away. They met in Silver City, coming in singly. There they purchased a few provisions. Then they separated and rode singly out of town, to rendezvous at a certain point on the Miembres river. The point of attack chosen was the little station of Gage (tended by a lone oper- ator), on the Southern Pacific Railway, west of Deming, a point then reached by the westbound express at twilight. The evening of the second day after leaving the Gila, Kit and his three com- padres rode into Gage. One or two significant passes with a six- shooter hypnotized the station agent into a docile tool. A dim red light glimmered away off in the east. As the minutes passed it grew and brightened fast. Then a faint, con- fused murmur came singing over the rails to the ears of the waiting bandits. The light brightened and grew until it looked like a great, dull red sun, and then the thunder of the train was heard. Time for action had come ! The agent was made to signal the engi- neer to stop. With lever reversed and air brakes on, the train was nearly stopped when the engine reached the station. But ’ seeing the agent surrounded by a group of armed men, the engineer shut off the air and sought to throw his throttle open. His purpose discovered; a quick snapshot from Mitch Lee laid him dead in the cab, and, springing into the cab, Mitch soon persuaded the fireman to stop the train. Instantly a fusillade of pistol shots and a mad chorus of shrill cowboy yells broke out that terrorized the train crew and pas- sengers into docility. Within fifteen minutes the express car was sacked, the postal car gutted, the pas- sengers laid under unwilling contribution, and Kit and his pals were riding northward into the night, heavily loaded with loot. Riding at great speed due north, the party soon reached the main traveled road up the Miembres, in whose loose and shifting sands they knew their trail could not be picked up. Still forcing the pace, they reached the rough hill country east of Sil- ver early in the night, cached tbeir plunder safely, and a little after midnight' were carelessly bucking a monte game in a Sil- ver City saloon. The next afternoon they quietly rode out of town and joined their respective outfits, to wait until the excitement should blow over. Of cobrse, the telegraph soon started the hue and cry. Officers from Silver, Deming and Lordsburg were soon on the ground, led by Harvey Whitehill, the famous old sheriff of Grant County. But of clue there was none. Naturally, the station agent had come safely out of his trance, but with that absence of memory of what had happened characteristic of the hyp- notized. The trail disappeared in the sands of the Miembres road. Shrewd old Harvey Whitehill was at his wit’s end. Many days passed in fruitless search. At last, riding one day across the plain at some distance from the line of flight north from Gage, Whitehill found a fragment of a Kansas newspaper. Instantly he saw it he remembered that a certain merchant of Digitized by LiOOQle

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1856 The Railroad Telegrapher. Silver came up from the Kansas town where this paper was published. Hurrying back to Silver, Whitehill saw the merchant, who identified the paper and said that he undoubtedly was its only sub- scriber in Silver. Asked if he had given a copy to anyone, he finally recalled that some time before, about the period of the robbery, he had wrapped in a piece of this newspaper some provisions he had sold to a negro named Cleveland and a white man he did not know. Here was the clue and Whitehill was quick to follow it. Meeting a negro on the street, he pretended to want to hire a cook. The negro had a job. Well, did he not know someone else? By the way, where was George Cleveland? “Oh, boss, he done left tie Gila dis week an’ gone ober to Socorro,” was the answer. Two days later Whitehill found Cleve- land in a Socorro restaurant, got the “drop on him," told him his pals were arrested and had confessed that they were in the robbery, but that he, Cleveland, had killed Engineer Webster. This brought the whole story. “ ’Foh de Lord, boss, 1 nebber killed dat engineer. Mitch Lee done it, an’, him an' Taggart an' Kit Joy, dey done lied to you outrageous.” Within a few days, caught singly, in ignorance of Cleveland’s arrest, and taken completely by surprise, Joy, Taggart and Lee were captured on the Gila and jailed, along with Cleveland, at Silver City, held to await the action of the next grand jury. But strong walls did not make a prison adequate to hold these men. Before many weeks passed an escape was planned and executed. Two other prisoners, one a man wanted in Arizona and the other a Mexican horse thief, were allowed to participate in the outbreak. Taken unawares, their guard was seized and bound with little difficulty. Quickly arming themselves in the jail office, these six desperate man dashed out of the jail and into a neighboring livery stable, seized horses, mounted and rode madly out of town, firing at everyone in sight. In Silver in those days no gentleman’s trousers set comfortably without a pistol stuck in the waistband. Therefore, the flying desperadoes received as hot a fire as they sent. By this fire Cleveland’s horse was killed before they got out of town, but one of his pals stopped and picked him up. Instantly the town was in an uproar of excitement. Everyone knew that the cap- ture of these men meant a fight to the death. As usual in such emergencies, there were more talkers than fighters. Nevertheless, six men were in pursuit as soon as they could saddle and mount. The first to start was the driver of an express wagon, a man named Jackson, who cut his horse loose from the traces, mounted bareback and flew out of town only a few hundred yards behind the prisoners. Six others, led by Charlie Shannon and La Fer. were not far behind Jackson. The men of this party were greatly surprised to find that a Boston boy of twenty — a tender- foot lately come to town, who had scarcely ever ridden a horse or fired a rifle — was among their number, well mounted and armed — a man with a line of ancestry worth while, and himself a worthy survival of the best of it. The chase was hot. Jackson was well in advance, engaging the fugitives with his pistol, while the fugitives were returning the fire and throwing up puffs of dust all about Jackson, spurred Shannon and his party in the rear. At length the pursuit gained. Five miles out of Silver, in the Pinon- Hills to the northwest, too close pressed to run farther, the fugitives sprang from their horses and ran into a ldw post-oak thicket covering about two acres, where, crouching, they could not be seen. The six pursuers sent back a man to guide the sheriff’s party and hasten reinforcements, and began shelling the thicket and surrounding it. A few minutes later Whitehill rode up with seven more men, and the thicket was effectually surrounded. To the surprise of everyone, a hot fire poured into the thicket failed to bring a single answering shot. , Whitehill was no man to waste ammuni- tion on such chance firing, so he ordered a charge. His little command rode into and through the thicket at full speed, only to Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1857 find their quarry gone, gone all save one. The Mexican lay dead, shot through the head 1 Kit’s party had dashed through the thicket without stopping, on to another, and their trail was shortly found leading up a rugged canyon of the Pinos Altos range. Whitehill divided his party. Three men followed up the bottom of the canyon on foot, five mounted flankers were thrown out of either side. At last high up the canyon, Kit’s party was found at bay, lying in some thick underbrush. It was a des- perate position to attack, but the pursuers did not hesitate. Dismounting, they ad- vanced on foot with rifles cocked, but with all the caution of a hunter trailing a wounded grizzly. The negro opened the ball at barely twenty yards’ range with a shot that drove a hole through the Boston boy’s hat. Drop- ping at first with surprise, for he had not seen the negro till the instant he raised to fire, the Boston boy returned a quitk shot that happened to hit the negro just above the center of the forehead and rolled him over dead. Approaching from another direction, Shannon was first to draw Taggart’s fire ; Taggart was lying hidden in the brush, Shannon standing out in the open. Shot after shot they exchanged, until presently a ball struck the earth in front of Tag- gart's face and filled his eyes full of gravel and sand. Blinded for the time, he called for quarter, and came out of the brush with his hands up, and with him another fnan. Asked for the pistol, Taggart replied : “Hang you, that’s empty, or I’d be shoot- ing yet.” Meantime, Whitehill was engaging Mitch Lee. In a few minutes, shot through and- helpless, Lee surrendered. It was quick, hot work! All but Kit were now killed or captured. He had been separated from his party, and La Fer was seen trailing him on a neigh- boring hillside. At this juncture the sheriff detailed Shannon to return to town and get a wagon to bring in the dead and wounded, while he started to join La Fer in pursuit of Kit. An hour later, as Shannon was leaving town with a wagon to return to the scene of the fight, a mob of men, led by a shyster lawyer, joined him and swore they pro- posed to lynch the prisoners. This was too much for Shannon’s sense of frontier proprieties. So, rising in his wagon, he made a brief but effective speech. “Boys, none of our men are hurt, al- though it is no fault of the prisoners. A dozen of us have gone out and risked our lives to capture these men. You men have not seen fit, for what motives we will not discuss, to help us. Now, I tell you right here that any who want can come, but the first man to raise a hand against the pris- oner I’ll kill.” Shannon’s return escort was small. But once more back in the hills of the Pinos Altos, Shannon found a storm raised he could not quell, even if his own sym- pathies had not drifted with it when he learned the cause. La Fer lay dead, filled full of buckshot by Kit before Whitehill’s reinforcements had reached him, while Kit had slipped away through the underbrush, over rocks that left no trail. La Fer’s death maddened his friends. There was little discussion. Only one opinion prevailed. Taggart and Lee must die. Nothing was known of the prisoner wanted in Arizona, so he was spared. Taggart and Lee were put in the wagon, the former tightly bound, the latter help- less from his wound. Short rope halters, barely five feet long, were stripped from the horses, knotted ’round the prisoners’ necks, and fastened to the limb of a juniper tree. Taggart climbed to the high wagon seat, took a header and broke his neck. The wagon was then pulled away and Lee strangled. With Cleveland, Lee and Taggart dead, Engineer Webster and La Fer were fairly well avenged. But Kit was still out, known as the leader and the man who shot La Fer, and for days the hills were full of men hunting him. Hiding in the rugged, thickly-timbered hills of the Gila, taking needed food at night, at the muzzle of his gun. from some isolated ranch, he was hard to capture. Digitized by Google

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1858 The Railroad Telegrapher. Had Kit chosen to mount himself and ride out of the country, he might have es- caped for good. But this he would not do. Dominated still by the fatal curiosity and covetousness that first possessed and later mastered him and then drove him into crime, bound to repossess himself of his hidden treasure and go out to see the world, Kit would not leave the Gila. Alone, unaided, with no man left his friend, with all men on the alert to capture or to kill him, the unequal contest never- theless lasted for many weeks. There was only one man Kit at all trusted, a “nester” (small ranchman), named Racketty Smith. One day, looking out from a leafy thicket in which he lay hid, Kit saw Rack- etty going along the road. A lonely out- cast, craving the sound of a human voice, believing Racketty at least neutral. Kit hailed and approached him. As he drew near, Racketty covered him with his rifle and ordered him to surrender. Surprised, taken entirely unawares, Kit started to jump for cover, when Racketty fired, shat- tered his right leg and brought him to earth. To spring upon and disarm Kit was the work of an instant. Kit was sentenced to imprisonment at Santa Fe. A few years ago, gaining three years by good behavior, Kit was released, having served fourteen years. However, Kit may still hanker for “a big, fat, four-year-old, long-horned bank roll,” whatever may be his curiosity to “do 'Frisco proper,” it is not likely he will make any more history as a train robber, for at heart Kit was always a better good man than "bad” man. — Edgar Bkecher Bron- son, in Locomotive Eiu/incers’ Monthly Journal. HIS TURKEY. WE WERE in the advertising car of a new railroad, built up into the Canadian wilds, half a hun- dred of us, newspaper men, magazine cor- respondents. and special writers, lured up into Alberta's plains simply that we might see their road, on the face of it, but really because the wily advertising agent knew well enough that whereof we had seen we would write. They were swapping stories as we bowled through the grain fields, fields of wheat and oats, and oats and wheat, until you wouldn’t have turned your head to look at another sheaf. Then it came the turn of the man from the South — had a paper, a weekly, at Green- ville, Tenn., if we recollect correctly, and a circulation which stretched far up into Kentucky. He helped himself to the Scotch which the advertising agent pro- vided for those he deigned to bring into this car, then drew a breath at a cigar, and began as befits an editor addressing creat- ures of his kind : "There comes to me know, as we ride through these wheat fields, a story I had from an old engineer on a road running through our town. It was in the early days of his railroading, when the little bank account had not yet run high into the fourth figure, and what there had been there, when once it had touched two thou- sand, had been largely drawn on to fit out a new home. Then the stork had made his appearance there in the little town at the junction, and twins— a boy and a girl- called the proud young engineer ‘father.’ The months went by, the twins were getting well past four, and yet promotion did not seem to stare him in the face. He had a ‘sure thing,’ the road was paying, and would doubtless continue to run long after he had abjured the throttle — he knew just what to expect each tenth of the month, but that was all. “Then came ‘hard times,’ and particu- larly to Kentucky. Potatoes went up, flour went up, bacon went up — and wages re mained just the same. Sickness, too, had come; one of the twins, playing along the track, had contracted typhoid and was down week upon week. Finally, when the little one began convalescing and the for- ests of the Kentucky mountains took on their annual tinges of russet and gold with late October, and the autumn wind swept the leaves into little hummocks all along the rails. Thanksgiving time approached. But, would there be a turkey? The twins had come to that stage in childhood’s career when all of Thanksgiving centered Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1859 itself upon the bird, roasted and gracing the table. It didn’t seem so. “Every alternate day, as the man mads the run through the mountains of southern Kentucky, he ran into a flock of turkeys. The birds were wont to feed on the grain which dropped from the cars on the rail- way tracks, and when the tremble of the rails advised them of the oncoming train, or when, from afar, they heard its rumbles, they flew to the side of the track, and there, perching on a snake fence, awaited its passage. Then, doubtless, they w.ould re- turn to -their feeding. It was a tempting sight, the flock of turkeys ! Great bronze gobblers, who were willing to dispute every inch of domain with a farmer; beautiful, glossy-backed hens, little turkeys, the size of a large chicken. And the children kept asking him daily now, ‘would there be a turkey for Thanksgiving?' “In the cab he talked it over with the fireman. “ ‘Why not try the scheme of dropping a lot of grain on the track and then run- ning back into the flock?’ this one sug- gested. ‘Those turkeys no sooner find us passed than they come back to their feed- ing— know the trains like a book. Now, then, when we go by, I’ll drop a lot of grain from the back of the tender, and then, once we’ve gone a dozen yards, we can back up quietly and into them.’ “The engineer didn't like the looks of the proposition. One never knew who might be aboard the trains, and one had to give reasons for stopping at a remote point in the wilds, backing as suddenly, and then running out to see. ‘Well, what if you were asked?’ ‘I’m afraid it won't do,’ he finally concluded. That settled it in the fireman’s mind. “The fireman was a bachelor, but he had his sympathies with a man with two kids that were crying aloud for a Thanksgiving turkey. It was all the engineer talked of now. Hard times, wife worn out with nursing, puny kids, prices soaring. And the while the fireman paid a slightly raised board bill each week at the lodging house beyond the yards, and salted the rest away in a bank around the corner. He knew the other too well to make any offer of charity. And yet it began to get on his nerves as November grew old and he found the chance of a turkey for the kids getting slimmer and slimmer. “Two days before the day he con- cocted' a plan. When they turned at the southern end of the run for the north again, he brought a queer, paper-wrapped parcel aboard the engine and put it away in the seat box. “It is a part of the etiquette of the corps for neither of the men in the cab to ask the other of what he may stow in that holy of holies unless some intimation is given that the question is welcome, and this time there was none. Meanwhile the train sped on. North- ward through the mountains, northward, sometimes at almost a snail’s pace, as the engine groaned against the grade, and the heavy wheels slipped well-nigh beneath the weight drawing them down. At the crest almost of the uplands, they ran into a tur- key flock, as usual. “The fowls were scattered along the right-of-way, picking at what there might be there to attract them. The fireman gave a cautious side glance at his companion. He noticed his eyes glued wistfully at the turkeys. The sooner to have the thing through with, therefore, he pulled a cord and a whistle, shrill and clean cut, pierced the upland air. The frightened turkeys took to their wings, scattering helter-skel- ter. One of the birds wheeled, turned, and, foolish bird that it was. landed on the tender of the slow-moving train. Then per- ceiving the water which lay in a bucket at the front, it proceeded, unabashed, to drink. “The engineer watched the bird as might a man of stone — so near and yet so far! Not so, however, the fireman. Stealthily he watched the mighty bird as it came ever closer. Then, rapidly, noiselessly, he undid the long Scotch tie he wore about his neck and on his shirt front. With a dexterity borne of long practice, he made a noose. A moment it poised in the air, the next it had the turkey ’round the neck. Not that it would have held so powerful a bird very long, but almost within the instant he had the sadly frightened bird jerked bodily into the cab of the locomotive and was upon it. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1860 The Railroad Telegrapher. The engineer had come out of his stupor, and with the shovel for belaying pin was beating the life out of the neck and head that had incautiously poked themselves from under the fireman’s chest. In a very few moments the proud cockerel turkey was dead. They had reached the top of the grade by this time and were now de- scending the mountains. The bird was the fireman’s, but the engineer understood. “ ‘Come, let’s pluck her while we’ve got the time,’ the captor suggested, and the other lent a hand. Between them they man- aged to scatter turkey feathers over many and many a mile of Kentucky right-of-way, while the sparks flew upward. They were getting on toward the junction when the work was completed. “ ‘Gee, what a bird, a perfect dandy !’ The engineer was devouring the turkey already, with his eyes. “‘What’ll the girlie say, aye, Jim?’ the fireman asked. “‘Why, it’s yours, Tom, your bird; I couldn't think of taking it.’ “ ‘What’d I be a-doing with it ; give it to the boarding house mistress, after she raised the rent on me, or sell it for a song? Not much. You’ll take it home, or I’ll know the reason.’ “The engineer needed no urging. ‘Only you’ve got to come help us eat it — that’s understood.’ So it was agreed. “The turkey, finely picked now, was put into the engineer’s box. Then the fireman drew from out his own treasure-house the paper-bound parcel. “ ‘Jim, I had a surprise here for you and the kids. It’s a hen turkey I bought down to Somerset. Thought as it might come handy. I’d like to got a bigger one, but hard times, you know.’ “He undid the parcel. The bird was a fine one, but a mere infant beside the mon- ster. “ ‘It’s a pity ; I know you’ll have turkey to tire ye with the one you won’t want the other. What’s we do with it?’ “ ‘Got no use for it ?’ “‘Me? Null. What ’ltd I be doing with a raw turkey?’ “The engineer stopped to scan the track, where, ahead, the signals for the hamlet of Weldon already came into view. “ ‘Course, tain’t any of my affairs, Tom, but down there to Weldon there’s a station agent as might appreciate that bird. Got an old mother and a sick wife and don’t know how many kids. It might be mighty welcome. He’s a deuce of a nice fellow, too.’ The other was thankful for the idea. “ ‘We won’t say a word till we pull out. Then you run her slow and I’ll call him and hand it to him, and away we’ll go. I’ll scribble outside here “Merry Thanksgiv- ing" or “Happy Thanksgiving.” Say, which is proper? They argued it between them. Then they settled on the ‘Merry.’ It sounded merrier, more joyful. “There was quite a stop at Weldon, and both engineer and fireman left the cab. From the station, as they read the dis- patches, they could see the greasers climb up into the cab, and through, and down the other side as the shortest way ’round. In the gathering gloom, their lanters and the beat of the hammers down under the heavy Pullmans gave a dismal air to the night. They had put a lot of new greasers on this division — they were all strangers to the engineer. “Then they went on. Night came and the train sped faster and faster. Already the engineer was planning that Thanks- giving turkey dinner. He felt he could spare enough for cranberries and pumpkin pie. The fireman insisted that he would donate atiy two vegetables they preferred, so the engineer suggested it be, say — red cabbage and potatoes. Of course, the wife would have soup and coffee, and what more could they wish ? “ ‘Wonder how much the turkey weighs ?’ The engineer was seeking an excuse for just another look at the bird. ‘I must make a guess.’ “He raised the cushion and the lid of his seat. For a moment he stared into the dark. Then he felt far down. “ ‘What’s the matter ?’ the fireman asked, as the conversation remained broken. “ ‘Say,’ and the face was blanched, ‘the turkey’s gone.’ Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1861 “‘Gone?’ The other couldn’t believe it. ‘It’s them d n greasers.’ The fireman wasn’t in the habit of swearing, but he let an oath escape him. "Together they searched every inch of the cab, looked in the boxes, anywhere a dead turkey might or might not be. At last they gave up in desperation. “ ‘And to think I gave away your’n — and the engineer couldn’t quite keep in the sob. “ ‘Never mind ; if I knew which of the d n greasers’ — he didn’t finish. “The engine pulled into the depot, depos- ited its passengers, and was run to the roundhouse. The foreman came out and handed a message to the engineer. It was dated ‘general headquarters,' and was signed by the superintendent of motive power. He was a new superintendent, had come from the West, and the men had heard much of him and his theories. He believed in a reign of good will, and so they dubbed him . Golden Rule Wilson. “The telegram was short : ‘The superin- tendent presents his compliments of the sea- son to Mr. Brown and begs him to accept the Thanksgiving remembrance which the foreman will turn over to him. This as a token of appreciation for the good serv- ice done. the road some weeks since.’ “There had been a washout, and a less careful engineer — but then, that was only in the line of duty. “Engineer and fireman both wondered what the ‘token’ might be. It wouldn’t be a watch — the road only gave watches for preventing a wreck. And it didn’t promise to be the news of a raise these hard times. They turned the order for the packet over to the foreman. He stepped into his office and handed over a chip basket with a ten- pound turkey I This came with a card at- tached, again bearing the compliments of the road.” — By Felix J. Koch, in The Rail- way Conductor. HER BRILLIANT FAILURE. WITH chin uplifted and lips firmly compressed, Margaret advanced to meet fate. Fate in this particular instance was rep- resented >by Margaret’s father, a self- opinionated, self-made man with a griev- ance. Margaret realized fully that she was' a factor in the grievance. Her three sis- ters constituted the remaining factors. John Leckie felt that he had been played a scurvy trick when, having proved that he could surmount obstacles before which the average man fell back dismayed and could rise from nameless, penniless obscur- ity to a position of power, if not popularity, among men and affairs, nature had sent him daughters instead of sons. His wife had died of very shame for having failed so singularly to fulfill her duty in every respect. The eldest daughter had tried to expiate her mother’s offenses by entering her father’s office as bookkeeper. Today she ranked as his right-hand man. She wore mannish clothes, too, and talked shop with her father from soup to coffee, and was tremendously bored when her sisters pro- posed entertaining a few friends at dinner. The second daughter had chosen art and had opened a small studio in a western city. Anything, in her estimation, was prefer- able to being told whenever she met her father that if she had been a man she might have built iron bridges instead of air castles in art. One thing John Leckie had done — he had given them the best educational advantages money could buy, and then he had said : “Now go out and do things.” Margaret, fresh from the trip abroad which Leckie considered the essential finish- ing touch of a girl's education, knew that she would be expected to “do things.” Her father had given her time to unpack her trunks, to call on her few relatives and the intimate family friends and to recover her equilibrium, so to speak. Now, when he sent for her to join him in the library, she knew what his question would be. Nor was her surmise incorrect. John Leckie leaned back in his untufted leather chair and stared frankly at the tall, slender girl, who from some unknown and far-distant ancestor had inherited a grace almost patrician. “Sit down, Margaret. I’ve spent a good many thousand dollars on your education. What d’you expect to do with it?” Digitized by LiOOQle

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1862 The Railroad Telegrapher. “I think I shall take charge of the house,” she said calmly, without quaking within. ‘‘Take charge of the house?” echoed her father, harshly. “I pay Mrs. Jenkins to do that.” “And the whole house looks as if it were handled by a hireling,” replied Mar- garet, meeting his angry gaze without flinching. “Bought I Hired. The words are stamped all over the place. We have no home life, no home atmosphere, and I want to make things more pleasant, more like some of the homes in which I have visited. I think that is my forte.” A deep purple flush mounted to Leckie’s forehead, and his fist came down on the table with a ringing thump. “So, after all the money I’ve spent on you, after all the plans I’ve made for my girls to take a place in the world as good as their father made for himself, you have ' no bigger ambition than to mend socks and bake pies. That will add to the luster of our family name won’t it ?” Margaret bit her lip. Leckie had spoken as if the name had been handed down through ten generations instead of— one. “Now, see here! That gag doesn’t go. You’re going to do something 1 Think of your sister Harriet" — Margaret did think, and then she almost shuddered. She remembered Harriet’s un- tidy room, some cigarette stubs she had seen lying on the unpolished brass tray. Harriet had said that after the long day in the office she simply had to smoke to quiet her nerves. "Harriet is a credit to her father. Men down street call her a wonder. And you want to mend socks 1 Good heavens 1 Say, do you think you could sell goods? I’ll start you in a millinery shop — a lot of society women arc going in for that sort of thing — or a tea room, if you like. But you've got to do something.” Margaret rose and half-timidly laid her arm around her father's thick neck. “Father, dear, I’d so much rather just make tea for you and your few friends. Perhaps we might have more friends if” — He flung aside the encircling arm. “Now, see here ; you’re not going to sit back on your haunches and do nothing just because 1 have money. You’ve got to maki a name for yourself at something.” He was brutal now in his disappointment. “If you can’t do anything else, you can teach. I know a man; helped him out of a tight place about three months ago; name is Graydon. He lives somewhere out in Westchester County, and is on the school board. He has pull enough to get you a job at teaching out there, and you can try your hand at that. If you can’t earn five hundred a year giving out some of the education that I paid about five thousand a year for you — you’re a disgrace to the family. “I'll see Graydon in the morning. School must open there in a week or so.” He bent over his desk as if the subject were closed. Margaret paused in the door- way. Her face was very white. Her eyes burned like red stars in the gloom of the curtained doorway. “I’ll do what you say, of course, father, but I warn you in advance that I will be a failure. 1 was not meant for that sort of thing.” Her father flung back his big head and stared at her. “Perhaps you think you were born to play a lady, but I will fool you. You don't come from that sort of stock.” • And so it happened that Margaret Leckie was placed in charge of district school No. 16. The one redeeming feature of her new position was the long way to and from the depot, for she commuted daily rather than take board in the small village around which homes of millionaires were clus- tered. These long walks steadied her nerves for the labor of teaching the un- kempt and insolent children of gardeners, coachmen and truck raisers who fell to the lot of school No. 16. She had spoken the truth when she said that she would fail. The power to organize and discipline children in numbers is not given to all, not even to the woman who by the magic talisman of maternal love may develop into a model mother in her own household. To the problems of undisciplined youth and unclean persons and untutored minds she gave the best energies at her command, but she worked with the sense of failure forever dogging her footsteps. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1863 She was not surprised, therefore, when one particularly dull and lowering after- noon Mr. Graydon’s motorcar drew up at the schoolhouse. It was to be an investiga- tion by a committee of one. She had felt it coming — ever since Billy Dobson had put red pepper on the stove and school had been dismissed for the afternoon. She rose, very straight and girlish and big-eyed, as Homer Graydon entered the door. It was his first visit to the school, and she was surprised to find a 'clean-cut, youngish- looking man instead of the side-whiskered, portly personage she had somehow pictured this arbiter of her money-earning fate to bet Quite some time passed before he re- ferred to the Billy Dobson incident, and Homer Graydon had taken measure of the woman before the matter came up for dis- cussion. By this time Margaret was her- self once more, and she did not strive to dodge the issue. “There is no use talking about the mat- ter, Mr. Graydon. I was not cut 'out for a school teacher. I know my limitations, but my father refuses to recognize them. There is only one thing I want to do, and he will not permit that." She never knew how it happened, but before Homer Graydon left that school- room he knew what her simple ambitions encompassed, and he knew just how she would attain them. The lowering clouds had lifted suddenly, the autumnal colorings on the trees shone in the sunlight, and his own heart sang in measure to the onward plunge of his car. - He was taking the unsuccessful school- teapher to the depot in the village, and it was all he could do to refrain from telling her then and there what she had brought into his money-grubbing life. The world says that love at first sight lives only in novels and magazines. Homer Graydon says he knows better. JohnLeckie first said it was sheer laziness on Mar- garet's part, but sometimes when he goes to the cozy Graydon home and looks from the contented face of its mistress to the proud face of its master he wonders if it pays only “to do” things — when you’re a woman. — By Katherine Lewis THE SIEGE OF SEMIRAMIS. “T RECKON it was just about the fun- I niest thing that ever happened,” said "Doc' Briggs, when we insisted upon an explanation of his three weeks' absence from the boarding house at Trini- dad. “You remember 1 was goin’ down to Santa Fe on some business for the boss, an’ intendin’ to git back here in about three days. An’ you all noticed I didn’t get back on time. Well, this is the whys an’ the wherefores : “You know that place about forty miles t’ other side o’ Raton, where they’s a long, high, fill crossin’ a dry bottom? An’ may- be you recolleck that the road curves about the middle o' the fill. Well, I was standin’ out on the hind platform backed up against the railin’ an' tryin’ to roll a cigarette when we struck that bend. The nex’ thing I knowed I was turnin’ double summersets down the side o’ that fill, an’ as it was a good 100 feet to the bottom, I reckon, I must a’ turned over a whole lot o’ times before I quit. I don’t know whether it was the startin’ or stoppin’ that done it, but when I got down to level ground 1 had a right smart cut on the side o’ my head, not to mention a lot o’ skin rubbed off on the way, an' I guess I must a’ went clean out o’ business for a spell. “By an’ by I commenced to hear a sound like water runnin.’ over rocks, an’ thinks I to myself, that’s the lappin’ o' the waves o’ Jordan; angels ’ll be along this way pretty soon. An’ sure enough the sound begun to break up like when you hear someone talkin' too far away to catch what they’s sayin’; only this seemed different from any talkin’ 1 ever heard. It ’minded me o’ Jim Gal- lup’s fiddle when he fools around on the middle string; I kind o’ got one eye open an’ I saw ’em. Angels! Yes, by Jacks, they was ! Five of ’em, an’ I says to my- self : ‘Gee, if I’d known heaven was like this I’d a been here long time ago.’ “But just about then I begin to under- stand the talk an’ I was some disappointed, for I knowed right away that I was still in New Mex, which is considerable ways, you might say, from heaven. But it was angels doin’ the talkin’. I don’t take that part of it back. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1864 The Railroad Telegrapher. “ ‘No, he isn’t dead,’ one of ’em was sayin’, an’ somehow or other I surmised she was talkin’ about me. ‘He’s just stunned. We’ll have to do something with him. If we only had some water or some wine.’ “Well, you needn’t laugh. I told you they was angels, didn’t I? An’, anyways, I've heard it said that water er wine’s a lot better’n nothin' in a case o’ that kind. An’ then one sweet, little voice chipped in : “ ‘Why can't we put him in the wagon,’ she says, ‘and take him home?' “ ‘Why, Violet 1’ says another one, ‘take a man, a perfect stranger, to our house!’ “I could tell she was plum shocked at the idea, but Violet comes right back at her : “‘Why not?’ she says. ‘We can’t leave him here to die, and there’s no place nearer. And, besides, she says, if what they told us at Dorsey is true and we have to defend ourselves, a man’ll come in mighty handy.’ “ ‘Never,’ chips in another. ‘We want no 1 help from any man. We have come out here to prove that we are man’s equal under all circumstances,’ she says, ‘and shall we take refuge behind a pair of trousers at the first alarm? I say, never!’ “ ‘You are right, Elizabeth,’ says Violet. I had her spotted in my mind by this time. ‘I withdraw my suggestion as to his serv- ices. But aside from that,’ she says, ‘there’s nothing in our code of principles that tells us we can’t help a poor man when he’s hurt. And the only way vfe can help him,’ she says, ‘is to put him in the wagon and take him home.’ “ ‘But how can we get him in the wagon, Violet?’ chips in a fourth one. “ ‘I guess five healthy girls ought to be able to lift one common, everyday man.’ says she, and at that I concluded it was time for me to get into the game. So I opened both my eyes at once and set up. And then it took me about a minute to get my tongue to workin’. I was plum dazed — • not from the fall ; I was over that, ’cept fer the cuts and bruises and so forth— but there I was in the middle of the perti- est bunch o’ girls any man ever laid eyes on. Bet ye $4 not one o’ you fellers would a’ had anything to say, either, right at first. But I did get my mouth to workin’ after awhile. “ ‘Excuse me, ladies,’ I says. ‘I didn’t mean to stop here, but I fell off’n the train.’ “ ‘O — h !’ they said all at once, lookin’ up at the top of the fill ; ‘how awful 1’ “ ‘But,’ says I, ‘there ain’t no great dam- age done, an’ if you’ll just be kind enough to give me a lift down to the first railroad depot,’ I says, ‘I’ll be on my way.’ “ ‘No, indeed, we won’t,’ says Miss Vio- let, and I sensed that she was sort o’ boss o' the bunch. ‘You’re hurt worse than you think you are, Mr. — Mr. ’ “ ‘Briggs, Miss,’ I put in. ‘Doc Briggs they call me, though my front name’s Clar- ence.’ “ ‘Oh,’ she says, ‘we’re pleased to make your acquaintance, Dr. Briggs. I am Miss Violet Barnes and these are my friends. Miss Rose Stanton, Miss Elizabeth Holt, Miss Helen Hooper and Miss Pearl Hun- ter.’ "It ’minded me o’ one o’ them swell receptions you read about, only I didn’t chassay down the line because I hadn't been able to get up. I just ducked my head to each one of ’em and says, ‘Pleased to meet you.’ “‘Only,’ says I, ‘I ain’t no doctor. They just call me Doc for a nickname.’ “ ‘Oh 1’ they said all together, and then they laughed. “ ‘I beg your pardon, Mr. Briggs,’ said Miss Violet. ‘It was my mistake. But now,’ she says, ‘we’d better be getting on to the ranch, forae on, girls,’ she says, ‘and we’ll help Mr. Briggs into the wagon.’ “‘Not if I know it you won’t,’ says I. ‘I’m much obliged to you, ladies,' I says, ‘and I’m willin’ to go wherever you say, but I reckon I ain’t too dead to get into a wagon without anybody a-helpin’ me.’ “But I guess I wasn’t as peart as I let on, for when I tried to get up I went down, and the next thing I knowed I was all tucked up like mother’s pet in a little white iron bed. I don’t know how they got me into that wagon and out of it again, but they done it, by Jacks, and the way them girls doctored me up and fed me up was astonishin’. I liked it so well it took me Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1865 all o’ three days before I begun to feel that 1 was imposin’ on good nature. Then I got up. “Well, sir, it seemed that bunch of angels had got a notion inside o’ their heads that they was just as good as men any day, which I reckon nobody was denyin’, and that they could do anything a man could do, which is a different proposition. But, anyway, they got a bad case o’ this what they call back-to-the-land fever, and to show they could do somethin’ more than just talk, they’d come all the way out to New Mex from Chicago or St. Louis 01 one o’ them eastern towns, took up a quar- ter section o’ land that wouldn’t raise nothin’ but bunch grass an’ settled down to be lady farmers. They’d shipped out one o’ these here po’table bungalows what you build with a screwdriver, and a cast- iron stable. How they got ’em together the Lord only knows, but they had and they’d been ' ranchin’ it, as they said, . for a couple of months when I dropped in. They’d named the ranch Semiramis, which, it seems, is the name of a lady who lived a good while back an’ who was a roarin’ terror, they say, when it come to a scrap. They was a little room at one end o’ the stable for harness and such, an’ that’s where they’d set up my little bunk. “The first thing I see when I got out was Miss Rose walkin’ up an’ down in front o’ the bungalow with a rifle on her shoulder. That sort o’ puzzled me and 1 stood an’ watched for a minute or so, won- derin’ what was up. And while I was wonderin’ Miss Violet comes out o’ the house, takes the gun away from Miss Rose and begins walkin’ up an’ down herself. “ 'That’s funny,’ says I, and strolls over that way, thinkin’ it wouldn’t do no harm to ask a civil question. She was keepin’ her eyes on the prairie away from the house and didn’t see me, and so when I takes off my hat and says, ‘Excuse me, miss,’ she jumped straight up and let out a yell that would a’ made a Navajo buck feel small, and then she sees who it was and she says, ‘Why, Mr. Briggs, how you — er— surprised me ! I didn't know you were up. How’re you feeling now?' she says. “ ‘Tol’able well,’ says I, ‘and I’m a' lot obliged to you all, and if I can do any- thing to make it up,’ I says, ‘I'll be mighty glad.’ “ ‘Oh, my,’ she says, and she laughed when she said it; ‘that’s nothing at all, Mr. Briggs, nothing at all. We couldn’t have done anything else. But if you are in no hurry,’ she says, ‘we’d be glad to have you stay until this thing blows over — not that we need you, not at all,’ she says; ‘we can take care of ourselves — but I’ve no doubt they’ve got us surrounded,’ she says, ‘and you might get into trouble if you went now.’ “ ‘Mebbe so,’ says I, ‘but would you mind tellin’ me what’s up?’ “ ‘Not at all,’ she says. ‘The cowboys and the cowmen — it seems there’s a differ- ence’— she says, ‘have warned us to give up our ranch and get out of the country. They say all this land belongs to them and they won’t have any farmers cornin’ in here to spoil the pastures. And they say if we don’t go they’ll compel us to go,’ she says, and she stamped her foot. ‘This land is burs, and we’ll keep it if we have to fight for it.’ “ ‘Bully for you, ma’am,’ I says ; ‘I glory in your spunk. But where did you hear about these cowboys?’ “ ‘They told us when we were over at Dorsey the other day,’ she says, ‘and they advised us to go, too, but we won’t do it ; we just won’t,’ she says. “Now, all you fellers know that’s a sheep country down there and there ain’t no cowboys to speak of, and no sheepmen’s a-goin’ to talk that sassy even to a woman. So, thinks I to myself, some o’ them smart Alecks at Dorsey’s tryin’ to scare these pore girls just for a joke, and I up an’ told the lady how it looks to me, but she wouldn’t have it that way. No sir-ee, Bob, she wouldn’t. She give me to understand, by jinks, that I didn’t know much about the West, and she did. She’d read a heap about it and they’d come expectin’ some- thin’ of that sort and ’d prepared to stand on their rights. That’s what she said — stand on their rights. And she was standin’ on ’em right then an’ there. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1866 This Railroad Telegrapher. “And while we was argufyin' about it, all at once the girls come runnin’ out o’ the bungalow a-yellin’ ‘Looky yonder, Violet ; looky yonder 1 They’re cornin’ !' “Them girls sure had good eyesight, for what they was a-pointin’ at wasn’t much more’n a black speck, but they sort o’ sensed it was a man on a horse, as I knowed it was the minute I looked. “ ‘Now, don’t get excited girls,’ says Miss Violet, her voice a-tremblin ! ‘E)o as 1 say,’ she says, ‘an’ we’ll show the ruthless in- vader that we’re not to be trifled with,’ she say; “An’ then she stood on her tiptoes an’ motioned to the man to go back. “ ‘Stop !' she hollers, ‘don’t come any farther or we'll shoot!’ “ ‘Bein’ as he was about a mile an’ a half off, he didn’t pay no attention, and then, by Jacks, Miss Violet aimed her gun at the east, shut her eyes and let 'er rip. I reckon the man thought somebody was shootin’ rabbits, for he kept on a-comin’. “ ‘Hadn’t you better find out what he wants afore you kill him?’., I butts in. “ ‘Mr. Briggs,’ says Miss Violet, throwin’ her head back an’ lookin’ me square in the eye, ‘we want no interference in this matter from one of your sex,’ she says. ‘We are entirely competent,’ she says, ‘to take care of our own business.’ “Of course, that didn’t leave nothin’ for me to say, so I said nothin'. But mean- time the man kept a-comin’. “ ‘Now, girls,’ said Miss Violet,’ give him a volley. ‘Ready! Aim! Fire!’ "Well, sir, it sounded like a regular San Joo-an Hill, but I knowed from the way they pinled their guns that nobody was goin’ to get hurt. The man, though, he stopped right quick, looked our way for a minute an’ then he turned an’ skedaddled back as fast as he could go. I could see daylight between him and the saddle every jump, an’ I knowed he wasn’t no cowboy. “‘You see.’ said ’Miss Violet to the girls, turnin’ up her little nose at me. ‘all we have to do is to be firm. I imagine that gentleman won’t bother us again,’ she says. “And then they all went in the house to get some witch-hazel to rub on their shoulders an’ left me wonderin’ what the dickens. “The next mornin’ Miss Violet comes around early to see me an’ was as nice as pie. Hoped I wouldn't think about leavin' until I got good an’ well, an’ if they was anything special I wanted to eat all I had to do was to say it. “ ‘I ought to be joggin’ along,' I says, ‘but if I can help you in any way,’ I says, ‘I’ll be glad to stay all summer.’ “ ‘Oh,’ she says, ‘I wouldn’t think of hav- in’ you stay on our account, but we would feel hurt,’ she says, ‘if the first guest at Semiramis should hurry off just because we were in trouble.’ “Of course, when she put it like that it was up to me to hang on, and, anyway, I was mighty curious to know how the busi- ness was goin’ to turn out. “I had to admire the way that Miss Vio- let took hold o’ things. She was a natteral- born general, she was. She didn’t allow to take no chances on bein’ surprised, an1 she kep’ one o’ them girls walkin’ guard day an’ night, an’ she had it all figgered out what to do, no matter what happened or when it happened, and she drilled the girls in the part each one of ’em was to play until they knowed their parts from A to Izzard. “But nothin’ happened for a couple o’ days. Then along about 3 o’clock there was another general alarm. Two men was ridin’ across the country, cornin’ from towards the railroad, an’ the whole army was ordered out to repel boarders, as the sayin' is. An’ they repelled ’em, all right. The invaders scooted at the first shot. But the next day five of ’em showed up over towards the east. They come slow like they was feelin’ their way, and every little bit they’d stop and get in a bunch, like as if they was talkin’ it over. When they got purty near in rifle-shot distance one of 'em rode ahead and commenced wavin’ a white rag on a stick. “When Miss Violet saw that she ordered the girls to commence shootin’. “ ‘We won’t have any parleys,’ she said. ‘We've got nothin’ to arbitrate, and if they put one foot on Semiramis, white flag or Digitized by LiOOQle

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1867 The Railroad Telegrapher. no white flag,' she says, ‘they do it at their peril.’ “In spite of the shootin* the man kept on cornin’, but when a bullet accidentally went a little lower than the blue sky an’ knocked off his hat, he concluded to go back ; an’ havin’ got that notion in his head, he didn’t lose no time about goin’. An’ he rode just like the first one. None of ’em had even come close enough fer us to see what man- ner o’ folks they was, but I could tell- by the way they set their horses that they wasn’t reg’lar inhabitants o’ New Mex. When this feller got back to where th’ others was, they all put their heads to- gether, and then, by Jacks, they went into camp right where they was. “ ‘Ladies,’ says Miss Violet, ’we’re in for a siege. We will now go inside and hold a council of war. Rose, you will remain on guard,’ she says. “Then I chipped in again. “ ‘Miss Violet,’ says I, ‘I’d like to help out some way on this deal. I’ve been out in this country a long time,’ I says, ‘and I ex- pect I could give you some p’inters.’ “She looked at me for a minute like she was goin’ to give in ; then she throwed her head back. “‘No,’ she says. ‘We’re much obliged to you, Mr. Briggs, but it’s a matter of prin- ciple with us. We propose to fight it out on this line,’ she says, ‘if it takes all sum- mer.’ “And then they all, ’ceptin' Miss Rose, went into the house. I set down and had a little council o’ war all to myself. I knowed there was a greaser in the bresh somewheres, an’ I knowed doggone well, too, that them fellers wasn’t aimin' to scare off the girls. They wouldn’t a come at it in that way if they was. And, thinks I to myself, I’m goin’ to find out the meanin’ o' things. “I wasn’t in no hurry about it, though. I was enjoyin’ myself first rate. I've et some swell grub at Pueblo an’ down at Raton when I was flush, but I never fed like I did down there at Semiramis. It was mos’ly canned stuff, an’ more’n half of it I didn’t know what it was, but it was sure great. So I didn’t do nothin’ for a couple o’ days but lay around and eat, while all the time them fellers was tryin’ to get in hailin’ distance an’ bein’ kep’ off in a way that didn’t seem to me ladylike, though it was, fer if them girls 'wasn’t ladies I never saw none. Miss Violet now kep’ two sentries paddin’ up an’ down all the time, an’ every time one o’ them fellers showed his head, pop went a gun. Once one of ’em fixed up some sort of a mega- phone, with a newspaper, I guess, an’ we could hear him hollerin’ through it, but he was so far away we couldn't get a word, an' after he yelled awhile without gettin’ any answer ’ceptin’ shots, he throwed it down on the groun’ an’ stomped on it. “That night, along about 11 o’clock, after the lights in the bungalow went out, I sneaked out o’ my little bye-lo bed, an’ keepin’ the stable between me an’ the guards, fer the moon was shinin,’ I worked my way ardun’, crawlin’ most o’ the time, till I had a clear track for the enemy’s camp. They hadn't turned in yet. They was settin’ in a bunch an’ havin’ a mighty excitin’ argyment about somethin’ or other when I butted in. They was so busy talkin’ they didn’t know I was cornin’ until I was in their midst, as the sayin’ is, an’ had my guns on ’em. “ ‘Say,’ says I, ‘why don’t you fellers show a light or somethin’. First thing you know,’ I says, ‘you’ll' get run over by a cow.’ “They all jumped to their feet. “ ‘Who the devil are you ?’ says one, ‘and what are you doing here?’ " ‘My name is Briggs,’ says I, ‘and I’m lookin’ for information. If it’s a fair ques- tion, what the dickens are you fellers up to, anyhow ?’ “ ‘Well, it isn't a fair question,’ says a big feller, whose name I found out was Benson. ‘And it’s none of your business,’ he says. “ ‘Mebbe it ain’t and mebbe it is,’ says I. ‘I’m only a sort of innocent bystander over at this ranch,’ says I, ‘but I don't like to see a nice lot o’ girls bein’ imposed on, and if you fellers ain’t got a mighty good rea- son fer loafin’ around here, I’m goin’ to mix in a bit myself.' "Then they come right down off their high horses with a whoop, and I be dog- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1868 The Railroad Telegrapher. goned if they didn’t all fall on my neck jus’ as if I didn’t have no guns at all; an’ they shook my hands an’ my arms and slapped me on the back till I didn’t know whether I was a'goin’ or a-comin'. “ ‘Excuse our joy, Mr. Briggs,’ says Ben- son, when they’d worked off a little steam ; ‘anybody from that ranch,’ says he, ‘looks like an angel from heaven to us. We’ve been tryin’ for five days,’ he says, ‘to get one little word in edgeways, and this is our first chance. You want information?’ he says. ‘Well, we'll give you a bucketful. We are friends of these young ladies over there,’ he says. ‘I might say we are very dear friends. In fact,’ he says, ‘we had just arranged to take them into partnership with us, in a domestic way, you under- stand, when they got these crazy notions into their heads about equality of the sexes, independence forever and all that’ sort of nonsense. Then, sir, they ran away — de- liberately ran away — and we’ve been looking high and low for them for two months. We’ve gone from Boston to Seattle, and from San Diego to St. Augustine, and now when we find ’em we get shot at every time we get within a mile of them. What in the Sam Hill’s the matter with ’em, anyway? It's your turn, Mr. Briggs,’ he says. ‘It’s information we want.’ “Well, I told ’em. And all five of ’em laid down and rolled over and hollered. That's what they did. And it was a sort of a joke when you come to think of it. “ ‘But,’ says one' o’ the bunch, after they got their breath. His name was Carter. ‘But,’ says he, ‘what are we goin’ to do about it? If we present our cards to them, through the courtesy of our friend Mr. Briggs here, they’ll be so mad they won’t look at us for ten years.’ “ ‘That’s so,’ says Benson ; ‘they'd never forgive us. Maybe we’d better go up to Denver for a couple o' weeks and then drop in casually, as though we’d just discovered ’em.’ “They was about to decide on that as the best thing they could do when I jumps in. “ ‘If you gents ’ll leave it to me,’ 1 says, ‘I think I can fix it up nice an’ brown.’ “And when I told ’em my scheme they nearly had a fit they was so tickled. Didn’t take us ten minutes to get up all the plans, an’ then I borrowed one o’ their horses and rode over to Dorsey. It was kind o’ late, but everybody wasn’t in bed yet, an’ the first man I struck happened to be Joe Bow- lin. You all remember Joe — always playin’ jokes on somebody — an’ he admitted, sort o’ shamed like, that he had somethin’ to do with that yarn about the cowmen. But when I told him what I was up to he was right in for helpin’ and I left the dee-tails to him. An’ then I hustled back to Cupid’s camp, left the horse, sneaked aroun' to the stable an’ crawled into bed, nobody about the bungalow bein’ any the wiser. “It was along about 4 o’clock the next day, the same bein’ yesterday, when it hap- pened. I reckon it was 'bout as hot up here as it was down there, an’ you all know it was reg'lar blue blazes. The girls stayed perty well under cover ’ceptin’ when they was on guard duty, an’ then they tramped along sort o’ shiftless like as if they didn’t care much what turned up. Miss Violet was doin’ sentry when I sasshayed over that way an’ says to her : “ ‘Miss Violet, don’t you want me to look out for a spell an’ let you all take a rest? Don’t seem right,’ I says, ‘for an able- bodied man to be loafin’ around an’ lettin’ a lot o’ women do all the work.’ “ 'No, thank you, Mr. Briggs,’ she says. ‘We’re gettin’ along very nicely by our- selves and I think we’ve shown ’em,’ she says, ‘that we can hold our own even if we are women. There hasn’t been any of the enemy in sight all day,’ she says, ‘and I wouldn’t be surprised if they hadn’t given up the fight.’ “ ‘I guess you are right about that,’ says I. ‘Looks to me like you’ve called their bluff good an’ plenty, an’ they’s no use talkin’,’ says I, ‘you ought to get a whole lot o’ credit among women everywhere,’ I says, ‘for the spunky way you’ve showed ’em that a woman's as good as a man any old time, an’ any old place,’ says I. “That seemed to tickle her right smart, an’ she started to hold out her hand to give me a shake, I reckon, when she stopped an' stood starin’ past me with her eyes stickin’ out like a couple o' blue chiny marbles. Digitized by isjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1869 “ ‘Looky there !’ she says. ‘What’s that ?’ “She pointed off to the south, an’ when I turned an’ looked I saw a cloud o’ dust, an’ cornin’ with it was a bunch o’ men a-horseback, twenty or thirty of ’em, headed our way, an’ runnin’ as if the old scratch himself was after ’em. “ ‘Looks to me like trouble,’ says I. ‘You’d better get inside the house, Miss Violet,’ I says, ‘an’ do your shootin’ from cover. This ain’t goin’ to be any imitation,’ I says ; ‘this is the real thing.’ “ ‘I won’t 1’ she says. ‘I won’t ! Girls 1’ she hollers, ‘come here, quick, and bring your guns !’ “The girls in the house and the two other guards come a’runnin’. “ ‘Get ready,’ says Miss Violet, ‘but don’t shoot until I tell you. We mustn’t waste any ammunition now,’ she says. “By this time the boys from Dorsey was in hearin’ distance, an’ they come on straight for us,’ a-yellin’ like Comanches an’ shoot- in’ off their guns promiscuous. It looked mighty like business, an’ them pore girls got as white as paper. But they stood to their guns, as the sayin’ is, though they wobbled ’em around right smart, an’ it ^vas sure fine to see the grit of ’em. But they wasn’t any five men livin’, much less women, who could a stood up to that charge in the open without takin' to cover, an’ when that gang o’ yellin’ devils got about 200 yards away the girls dropped their guns an’ broke for the bungalow, all of ’em a-screamin’ like bloody murder. “An’, by Jacks, sir, I run with ’'em! I wasn’t scared, you know, but when a bunch o’ fellers gets to whoopin’ things up like that sometimes they forget, an' I wasn’t takin’ no chances. An’, besides, I wasn’t s’posed to know anything about ’em. "We’d just got to the porch when we heard a yell from another direction, and so different that the girls all stopped sudden, just as if somebody had bobbed up in front of ’em an’ put out their hands to push ’em back. “Down from the northeast comes the five lovers, lettin’ off college yells an’ blank cartridges to beat the band. Five brave men chargin’ at twenty or thirty. It was a fine sight, an’ them girls stood there on the porch with their arms flung around one another an’ let their teeth rattle. “The rescuin’ party was headed to cross the enemy’s line— hittin’ em in the flank, I believe they call it — an’ they was cornin’ lickity-split, each man a holdin’ on to his saddle with one hand an’ a-shootin’ with the other. But they didn’t get together. The Dorsey crowd, accordin’ to program, swerved their horses to the left, cut a half circle an’ lit out for the south again with the five Eastern gents right after ’em. “An’ you ought to a-seen them girls carry on. They jumped up an’ down an’ clapped their hands an’ giggled an’ hollered an’ cried till I begun to think they’d go plum crazy. Still they didn’t know who it was had saved ’em, fer it all happened so quick an’ they was so upset they didn’t see any- body in p’ticler. But when the bold lovers left off a-chasin' the enemy and come tear- in’ back to the ranch, the girls begun to pick ’em out. First one — Miss Rose, I think it was — screams, ‘Why, it’s Billy!' and then Miss Violet, ‘It’s George 1' An- other one said to herself so you could a heard it at Glorietta, ‘It’s John !’ and then the other two chimed in with names I for- got, and havin’ identified 'em all good an’ proper, they all went runnin’ out with their arms stretched an’ when the fellers got off their horses they was taken right in. “An’ bein’ as I was a sort of odd num- ber an’ didn’t have no business there no- how, I lit out for Dorsey an’ took the first train for home.” — By Casper S. Yost, in St. Louis Globe-Democrat. WOMAN’S PROBLEM. IT is sometimes supposed that the ques- tion of woman’s supporting herself is quite modern. But the problem of women in manual industry also faced the civilization of the ancients. An episode chronicled by Xenophon in his Memorabilia throws a bright light on familiar conditions. A Greek named Aristarchos complained that he had no income to support his sis- ters, his cousins and his aunts, who had filled his house on account of the disturbed condition of the country. Socrates sug- gested that Aristarchos should set these Digitized by LiOOQle

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1870 The Railroad Telegrapher. ladies to work. He did so; he provided them with the proper implements and fur- nished them proper materials and the re- sults of their activities in weaving and spinning were so satisfactory that Aris- tarchos found himself in possession of large revenues. Then the female relatives struck; they complained in turn that Aris- tarchos did nothing himself but sat back in luxurious ease and ate the bread of idle- ness. It was for a long time supposed that the story of the Amazons was only a fable, pos- sibly founded on the female constitution of ant and bee communities. It has been re- cently proved on investigation that there is good historic foundation for the former existence of communities exclusively com- posed of women. This may possibly offer a practical solution of the difficulties of the suffragettes. If those tempestuous people would emigrate in a body to some remote island and govern it in their own way, the question of public control might be easily, or at least, definitely, settled. They might give a practical object-lesson of perfection in self-government. The working out of methods would offer them a fine chance to demonstrate their abilities in all sorts of ways, and if they succeeded, as no doubt they would, then a recalcitrant legislature would be more willing to allow their less obstreperous sisters to share in the control of all public affairs. — Boston Herald. ON INSTALLMENT PLAN. THEY were experts in many things, but chiefly in the art of bragging. At the moment they were discussing their own wonderful triumphs as vocalists. “Why,” said the American, looking at his companion from the smoke rings from his cigar, “the first time I sang in public the audience literally showered me with bouquets — flowers of every sort, size and description. Bless you, there were enough of them to fill a flower shop!” “Faith, an’ I can beat that!” cried the Irishman. “The first toime I sang was at an open-air concert, and, begorra, the au- dience were that delighted they presented me with a house!” “What 1” exclaimed the American. "Pre- sented you with a house! You must be off your head, man!" “Not a bit of it, replied Pat. I tell ye, they gave me a house. True,” he added in a whisper, “they gave it to me brick at a toime 1” Digitized by LiOOQle

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Thanksgiving. Give thanks. O wearied soul. For struggle and for strain That brings such golden grain — The race that has no goal — And for the blows and stings That give the gift of wings. Give thanks, O bleeding heart. For all the flaming swords Thrust rude amongst thy chords; And for the anguished smart That makes thy bosom yearn Tc spare e'en crawling worm. Give thanks, O troubled mind, ** For error and for doubt That brings relief about — The clouds with silver lined — And for the evil dread That wakes truth from the dead. Give thanks, O spirit sad, For all the common good, For human brotherhood, The hope that makes us glad — The signs on land and sea Of immortality! Edward Wilbur Mason, in National Magazine. When Jenny Rode to Mill With Me. W’hen Jenny rode to mill with me, The daisies bared their bosoms, The spring winds rumpled every tree And stirred a storm of blossoms. The squirrels scampered from the hedge, The cows were in the clover, The lilies rimmed the river’s edge, And dusky doves flew over. The white road seemed to welcome us, By shaken dewdrops dented, The groves with song were tremulus, By lonely violets scented. The mad wind seemed to envy all The curls beneath her bonnet, And let the dew-dashed blossoms fall In twinkling showers on it. How well the way old Milton knew In all the springtime weather, His back was broad enough for two, And so — we rode together. He loitered in the light and song, He knew the spell that bound me, And that the way was never long While Jenny's arms were round me. The rose then had no cruel thorn To mar the moment’s blisses. The miller took his toll in corn And I took mine in kisses. Now Jenny’s mine “till death do part” — Yet, though the years are many, The dear old road runs round my heart That framed the face of Jenny? And Jenny's eyes are tender still. Her lips a nest of blisses. As when, in crossing to the mill, I took my toll in kisses. Philadelphia Times Herald. The Railroad Clerk. I want to be a railroad clerk And draw his princely pay, Where all I’ll have to do is work Some eighteen hours a day. I'd like to join those happy guys With hearts so full of cheer, Who overstrain their weary eyes Six hundred days a year. I want to be a railroad clerk, I'm very fond of toil; In fact, I fairly love to work While burning midnight oil. Such things as sleep I truly hate, I much prefer to pore O’er way-bills in triplicate And heaped up by the score. I want to be a railroad clerk And work from dawn to dark; I really do not care to lurk Of evenings in the park, I’d rather sit upon a stool And scratch with busy pen, For that’s the wray — so says the rule — With all successful men. I want to be a railroad clerk. For that’s the way to climb; 1 will not lag, I will not shirk, But labor all the time. 1 will not mind the strain and stress, So, if you’ll take me on. You’ll find me at this plain address, Ward Seven, Mattawan. Bv S. P. Guthrie. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1872 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. If You Have a Friend Worth Loving. If you have a friend worth loving, Love him. Yes, and let him know That you love him, ere life’s evening Tinge his brow with sunset glow. Why should good words ne’er be said Of a friend— *till he is dead? If you have a song that thrills you, Sung by any child of song. Praise it. Do not let the singer Wait deserved praises long. Why should one who thrills your heart, Lack the joy you may impart? If you hear a prayer that moves you By its humble, pleading tone, Join it. Do not let the seeker Bow before his God alone. Why should not your brother share The strength of “two or three” in prayer? If you see the hot tears falling From a brother’s weeping eyes, Share them. And by kindly sharing Own your kinship in the skies. Why should anyone be glad When a*brother’s heart is sad? If a silvery laugh goes rippling Through the sunshine on his face, Share it. ’Tis the wise man’s saying — For both grief and joy a place. There’s health and goodness in the mirth In which an honest laugh has birth. If your work is made more easy By a friendly, helping hand, Say so. Speak out brave and truly Ere the darkness veil the land. Should a brother workman dear Falter for a word of cheer? Scatter thus your seeds of kindness All enriching as you go — Leave them. Trust the Harvest-Giver; He will make each seed to grow. So, until the happy end, Your life shall never lack a friend. The Operator. Who is it through the night and day Safeguards the travelers on their way, ’Though much too small may be their pay? The operator. Who is it through the hours of night Must keep his signals burning bright And see that every thing is right? The operator. Who is it keeps the office fire And makes expense bills by the quire While watching the dispatcher’s wire? The operator. Who is it scrubs the depot floors, Then does up all the other chores, While perspiration from him pours? The operator. Who is it has to check the freight. Load eggs and chickens by the crate, And handle trucks of heavy weight? The operator. Who is it with a pleasant smile Gives information by the mile. Although his liver’s full of bile? The operator. Who is it when the agents shirk Jumps in and does the agent’s work. Just like he was an agent’s clerk? The operator. Who is it always dresses neat And smiles at all the girls so sweet, When e’er he meets them on the street? The operator. By I. A. Gillis. Strive and Wait. Strive, yet I do not promise The prize you dream of today Will not fade when you think to grasp it And melt in your hand away, But another and holier treasure You would now perchance disdain Will come when your toil is over And pay you for all your pain. Wait, yet I do not tell you The hour you long for now Will not come, with its radiance vanished And a shadow upon its brow, Yet far through the misty future, With a crown of starry light, An hour of joy you know not Is winging her silent flight. Adelaide A. Proctor. At Peace with the World — And Your Wife. There’s glory ^-plenty afloat in the air. And dreams of delight on the side; There are germs of contentment bestrewn every- where, Like blossoms adrift on the tide; There’s pleasure in living, and zest in the same. Like wine in the waters of life, When a man is a little ahead of the game, And at peace with the world — and his wife. Don’t covet the things that the Lord W’on’t allow, Nor rail at the world and its ways; But keep right on holding your hand to the plow That furrows the length of your days. For always there’s cheer as the eventime bells End labors with righteousness rife, For him who lives eagerly, gladly, and dwells At peace with the world — and his wife. Henry David Stringham. Digitized by kjOOQle

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So Careless. Mrs. Smith — Mary, you must really take better care of the children. Here you have gone and let poor Arthur bite his tongue again. A Big Hand. “This,” said the man of the house, as he mournfully surveyed three carpets and ten rugs hanging on the clothes line, “is a combination hard to beat.” — Princeton Tiger. Uncertain. A woman writer says that woman is the soul of man, which explains satisfactorily why there are so many men who can not call their souls their own. — Washington Post. Naturally. Medical Professor — What is the result, young gentlemen, when a patient’s tem- perature goes down as far as it can? Student — Why — er — he gets cold feet 1 — Stray Stories. A Hodge Podge. An orator, saying that he had a very mixed audience, was asked how it hap- pended. “Oh,” said he, “I stirred it up so with my eloquence.” Grief and Remorse. “No,” said the stage manager ; “you are the heroine. You are supposed to suffer more than anybody else in the play. You must put yourself into a frame of mind which represents grief and remorse." “I know,” replied the leading woman. “I'll tiy to make myself believe I’m one of the people who paid $2 to see this play." — Washington Star. Oleomargarine. “As I understand it,” said a gentleman known to the Detroit Free Press, “oleomar- garine is made of beef fat.” “You are undoubtedly right,” said his companion. “I should think that the manufacturers would make it of goat fat.” “Why?” "Because the goat is a natural butter.” Frustrated. Marie, who never knew her lessons, was speaking to one of her little schoolmates, who always stood at the head of her classes. “I should like to be the father of such a little girl,” said Marie’s papa, wishing to point a moral. "No, you wouldn’t, papa,” said Marie. "Why not?” asked her papa. “Because her father has been dead for two years,” said Marie. Apt Repartee. He was quite evidently from the coun- try, and he was also quite evidently a Yankee, and from behind his bowed spec- tacles he peered inquisitively at the little Hebrew who occupied the other half of the car seat with him. The Hebrew looked at him deprtcatingly. “Nice day,” he began politely. “You’re a Jew, ain’t you?” queried the Yankee. “Yes, sir, I’m a clothing salesman,” hand- ing him a card. “But you're a Jew?” “Yes, yes. I’m a Jew,” came the answer. “Well,” continued the Yankee, “I’m a Yankee, and in the little village in Maine where I come from I'm proud to say there ain’t a Jew.” “That’s why it’s a village,” replied the little Jew quietly. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1874 The Railroad Telegrapher. His Sense of Humor. “Don’t some of the decorations on women’s hats amuse you?” “Yes; the plumes, especially, tickle me very much." The Modern Lover. Her Father (sternly) — Young man, can you support my daughter in the style she’s been accustomed to? Lover (briskly) — I can, but I’d be ashamed to. — Life. To Tell the Age. “Casey,” said Pat, “how do yea tell th’ age of a tUurkey?” “Oi can always tell by the teeth,” said Casey. “By the teeth 1” exclaimed Pat. “But a tuurkey has no teeth.” “No,” admitted Casey, “but Oi have.” An Expensive Luxury. A New York essayist and critic said at the Players’ club: “Poetry is delightful. But poets are so very poorly paid. I know a millionaire who has a beautiful, golden haired stenog- rapher. The girl said to her employer the other day: “‘I am going to get married, sir, and I am going to marry a poet.’ “ ‘Dear me 1’ said the millionaire. ‘Then you will leave us, eh?’ “ ‘No, sir,’ she replied. ‘I shall not leave you, but I shall need more pay.’ ” — New York Tribune. * The Wrong Kind. A strapping German, with the big beads of perspiration streaming down his face, was darting in and out among the aisles of a department store. His excited actions attracted the atten- tion of all the salespeople, and they hardly knew what to make of it. A hustling young man of the clothing department walked up and asked : “Are you looking for something in men's clothing?” “No 1” he roared, “not men’s clothing ; vimmin’s clothing. I can't find my wife!” Not Like His Grandfather. “Doctor, I’m getting tired of this ever- lasting dunning. You ought to have more respect for me than that. My grandfather was one of the earliest settlers.” “Well, I wish you had inherited that quality, and would settle early.” Came High. “Marvelous I” exclaimed the elderly wall- flower, “your daughter shows such free movements in her graceful dancing.” “Free!” shouted the debutante’s father, “not much! I -paid $10 apiece for every one of ’em.” — Topeka Capital. In Modern Phrase. In the sixth grade the teacher was ques- tioning a boy about Napoleon’s disastrous invasion of Russia and the subsequent re- treat from Moscow. “What did the French do then?” she asked. “They ran away,” replied the boy. “Yes, that is what they did,” said the teacher, “but ‘ran away’ is hardly the cor- rect phrase to use. What should you have said?” The boy’s face lighted up with an under- standing. “They beat it I” he exclaimed. He Wanted to Be There. Tony came over from the old country and obtained employment in America as a sec- tion hand. Some time afterward he went to his foreman and said: “Boss, I like haf vacation.” “Why, Tony, you don't need a vacation,” answered the boss. “Yes, boss, I like haf vacation,” repeated Tony. “What do you want with a vacation? If I give it to you, Tony, you will go over to the old country, blow all "your money and then come back broke. You had better stay here.” “I like haf vacation, boss,” stolidly re- peated Tony. “I’m going to get married, and I'd kinda like to be there.” — Every- body's Magazine. Digitized by LiOOQle

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FUNDAMENTAL. MORAL INERTIA. WE HAVE had, for a number of years, a “National Association of Manufacturers,” intended as an army against labor unions, that is, at war with all associations of workers in the nation. And this happens in the land of freedom, so-called. Among the weapons of that combination of capitalists, we can place a prominent lawyer, with a salary of $12,000 per annum. The principal occu- pation of that lawyer is to see that laws are passed to increase the obstacles of workers being able to make something of a living. Is not that something wonderful? Can we conceive anything worse under any despotism, however cruel and godless? What we call progress has always had resources and means enough to keep the workers under the dominion of monopoly- rule. Why, then, not to be satisfied with that eternal, mean, social adjustment of all nations thus far? Why to add more iniquities in the life of humanity? Do we derive any especial benefit from that line of conduct? Why to increase the enmity between man and man? Suppose that we had proved to ourselves the inevitableness of two industrial class- ifications in the social order, viz., a small class of people able to give jobs to the multitudes, the latter forced to receive jobs from the small class, for mere existence, in most eases anyhow. Even then it would not pay any of us to create enmities, to live at war with each other, to have to resort to lawyers for protection from the very people we need, to live on earth. Be- cause what would become of the “job givers" if we did not manage to have “job getters?" Yes, what could we do, we, the bosses or capitalists, if vast numbers of people did not need to beg for a job or occupation in order to keep alive? Each one of us could only be then "his own boss, working with his capital.” Would that be a very dreadful condition? We, the bosses, could then form associations of two, five, ten or more partners. Would the race perish if that happened? We would then have no industrial conflicts. The natural law of free competition and free co-operation would then take care ot all of us, if we all were both workers and capitalists, as per divine law. The preceding paragraph, properly grasped, proves the idiocy and godlessness of all the industrial conditions of all nations thus far. The wage system is simply “a modified form of industrial slavery.” It has advan- tages, to the real workers, that the pre- vious systems did not have. It involves deformities such as the earth had never seen before, with but some exceptions, for a while here and there. And do you know what proves the empti- ness of that ; -osperity of ours about which we never g t tired of singing songs of glory? It is proved by the very artificiality and great expense of the pleasures we need. And we need that because of the intense hardships and wear and tear of brain and muscle we bring through our feverish industrial life. The anxieties we create, in that life, kill all power to enjoy the natural, inexpensive joys we could have under a healthy, normal industrialism, that necessitates costly evanescent joys or pleas- ures, that dries up our power to place ourselves in close contact with the beauties of the universe around. As in the past so in the present all human disturbances must be the inevitable result of vicious, selfish, unnatural adjustments in the organization of each national group. That abnormalities undermine the natural environment of each individual and each domestic group. That evolves, invites, en- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1876 The Railroad Telegrapher. courages all defective and crooked ten- dencies, all selfish aspirations, all mean ideals. Hence, narrow perceptions of what we owe to God and to men. Hence all calamities and crimes and sins. We are literally overwhelmed with all forms of education compatible with a dis- torted and repulsive progress. We have a philosophy more or less direct to suppress or minimize any of the fifty or more evils along this or that, line of human develop- ment. We decline to know how to rapidly extinguish, abolish all • surface wrongs by simply demolishing the bottom oite feeding all the others. We could kill that bottom evil with one per cent of the work and efforts we are wasting, year after year, in trying to stop or decrease all the other social wrongs in the realm of human life, they simply being — surface wrongs. We write on October 9, 1913. In a re- cent number of the Chicago Tribune an important writer says: “We have such a multitude of laws, and so many of a poor quality, that we practically have no law.” \et quantities of intelligent men know how few laws, and extremely simple laws, are needed to rapidly reconstruct civilization and progress in such a way as to last and stand forever, for permanent joy every- where on earth. The extreme simplicity in question is what dazzles the minds of most men. We are so accustomed to complexi- ties in legislation that we can not appre- hend the beauty of the simple and the true in the combinations of our collective, life. Take the march of civilization for as many or as few centuries as you like. We then come across the following fact : We, the prominent and top classes, in lieu of trying to grasp the simple science of human life, along natural rules of honest conduct, in fundamentals, for joy universal, have only grasped the science of that life for purposes of sickness, sorrow and sin uni- versal. Suppress the element of selfishness and intrigue in all legislation, give to all men the simple yet complete freedom of the planet, for healthy use, and not for the de- sire of our getting on top of each other ; and we can only conceive in the realm of pri- vate and collective life comfort and joy for all, as it happens with the interplaying forces of all cosmical phenomena. Man is, after all, “a cosm'ical being.” The addi- tional element of consciousness has not been given us for purposes of destruction. That element comes direct from God. Why, then, to use it to suppress the constructive purposes and ideals of the Universal Father ? And that is what we do as long as we legislate against the eternal simplicity of all divine enactments. The fundamental moral inertia of Adam and Eve remains yet in full force and con- trols the destinies of all nations. And we important and highly educated private indi- viduals and citizens, we all dangle under the curse of distorted social conditions. Shall we ever try to see the light and grasp the truth that alone can give us "Freedom from sin?” Jose Gros. ROYAL MOOCHERS CONVENTION. The first annual convention of the De- pendent Order of Royal Moocliers of North America was held at Hoochinville, Kan., on Monday, September 1st. For the information of some who were not aware that there was an organization of this name, we will state that the membership is com- posed of those telegraphers and station agents formerly known to the profession as “nons.” As the membership is very lim- ited in all portions of the country, many telegraphers did not know there was such an organization. The convention was called to order by Grand Chief Moocher H. E. Yorkill, who wore a magnificent yellow velvet collar, upon which was embroidered the emblem of the order — a coyote with tail drawn be- tween its legs. After calling the roll, which showed that there were not as many Royal Moocher delegates present as there are railway sys- tems, Grand Chief Moocher Yorkill deliv- ered his address, which follows : “To the Officers and Delegates of the First Annual Session of the Grand Pikers’ Division of the Dependent Order of Royal Moochers of North America — Greeting: “In accordance with the oath taken by me when I assumed the leadership of our organization, it now becomes my duty to Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1877 render this honorable body a report of the acts committed by me during the past year to further the principles promulgated by our constitution, and to prove to you that I am a Royal Moocher in spirit as well as in practice. . “While our organization has been in ex- istence but one short year, we have included practically every non in North America among our membership, and while our membership is now slightly smaller in num- bers than when we organized, what we have lost in numbers has been more than compensated for in a financial way, as fully ninety per cent of the Royal Moochers are employed on railroads upon which the O. R. T. has obtained schedules which provide for increased salaries, over- time, shorter hours of service, etc. This, of course, has resulted in a great many, if not all, of the Royal Moochers receiving equal, even greater benefits than those oper- ators who were so foolish as to join the O. R. T., as we have received all the bene- fits accruing from the schedules obtained, and $12.00 annually in addition, which those foolish operators paid the O. R. T. for dues. “Our decrease in membership is explained by the fact that a few of our younger mem- bers, who were comparatively inexperienced in Moocherism, allowed their conscience to become uneasy and deserted us for the O. R. T„ apparently forgetting the motto of our brotherhood : ‘Let others do the milk- ing, we’ll, skim the cream.’ I shall not speak bitterly of this element which has joined the O. R. T., for your Grand Chief himself, incredible as it may seem, was occasionally in former years, while in the embryonic stage of Moocherism, tempted to allow his ' conscience to assert itself. However, a true Moocher will never allow himself to be swerved by such paltry emo- tion, as a study of the situation will con- vince anyone ip doubt that we have every- thing to gain and nothing to lose, as long as the O. R. T. continues to do the sowing and allows the Moochers to reap the har- vest. “As a fitting close to this address, and to demonstrate my right to the title of ‘True Blue Royal Moocher,’ I am proud to place the following facts before you, which can be substantiated by inquiry among the mem- bers 'of the O. R. T. : "During the time I have been employed upon the Columbus, Rhode Island & Peo- ria Railway, I have received two different increases in salary, which were obtained by the O. R. T. These increases put about $200.00 more in my possession than I would have been paid without them, and, adding to this amount what I saved by not paying dues in the Q. R. T., brings the total up to $236.00, and, although I was greatly an- noyed by members of the O. R. T. soliciting my membership in their order, I take pride in stating that I always contrived to evade them upon one pretext or another, some of them too trivial for serious consideration, and I managed -to put them off so cleverly that, so far as I have been able to discover, the simple O. R. T. men seem to esteem me as highly as their own brothers, and treat me with as much consideration and friendship. As the finances of the Royal Moochers consist solely of increased sal- aries obtained for the members by the O. R. T., and each Moocher receives this per- sonally with his pay check, we will not take up the time of this assembly with the reports of the Keeper of the Royal Grab- * bag, but will proceed directly to the busi- ness of voting upon a suitable city in which to hold our convention in August, 1914.” Yours fraternally, H. E. Yorkiix, Grand Chief Moocher. Hoochinville, Kan., Aug. 2, 1913. 1 At this point the proceedings were inter- rupted by someone knocking loudly at the door, who proved to be a Western Union messenger with a telegram for the Grand Chief Moocher, which was read to the con- vention : “Brotherhood of American Strike-Break- ers.— New York, Aug. 2, 1913. “H. E. Yorkill Grand Chief Dependent Order of Royal Moochers of North Amer- ica, Hoochinville, Kan. "Dear Sir and Bro. : Please accept my thanks for your invitation of July 25th, to !>e present at the first annual convention of the Royal Moochers. I greatly regret my Digitized by LiOOQle

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1878 The Railroad Telegrapher. inability to avail myself of your courtesy, as l realize that our interests lie along the same lines, and that as soon as your order becomes stronger it -will make it much easier for our members, as there will not be so many union workers continually caus- ing trouble about higher wages. Feeling assured that you will have a harmonious and highly entertaining session, I am, “Fraternally yours, “O. U. Belvidere Bruckes, “President.” After the cheering elicited by the reading of this telegram had subsided, the con- vention was requested by the Grand Chief Moocher to express their views in regard to the selection of a suitable city for the 1914 convention, which was responded to by the Grand Keeper of the Royal Grab- bag, C. Newland, of Muttonville, Kan., as follows : “The Right Honorable Grand Chief and Brother Moochers : In spirit with the prin- ciples incorporated in our noble constitu- tion, and which have just been so ably ex- pounded by our Grand Chief, I believe that the 1914 convention should be held at Mut- tonville, for the following reasons : At Muttonville there is a restaurant conducted by a widow lady, at which we can get as good a meal for 25 cents as I ever sat down to. Her husband left nothing for her maintenance, and as she has a large family of children and her home is mort- gaged, we could probably get a rate of 20 cents per meal by representing to her that there would be seventy-five or a hun- dred delegates, and might even beat her down to 17 or 18 cents per meal. There is also a large vacant livery stable in Mut- tonville, which we could probably engage for the convention, and as it is owned by an old man who has spent everything he had for medical attention for his daughter, who has tuberculosis, we could hire the building for about $5.00. I feel that the brothers who really have the principles of the order at heart will concur with me that here is an opportunity to promulgate those principles which we can not well af- ford to pass by. However, if any of my brother Moochers are in a position to name sonic place where the principles of the or- der can be demonstrated to better advan- tage, the brothers will be glad to hear from him.” At this stage of the proceedings Grand Chief Yorkill rose in his usual dignified manner and placed a case of pop and a box each of Wheeling stogies and Old Virginia cheroots on the speaker’s table, remarking in a jocose manner: "As the convention comes but once a year, let us enjoy our- selves regardless of expense, and, anyway, the O. R. T. is really paying for this.” As soon as the bouquet of the foaming pop and the fumes of the weed had gener- ated a feeling of proper appreciation of the Grand Chief’s generous treat, the conven- tion was addressed by Past Grand Chief Moocher G. M. Rauberts, of De Mora, Kan., whose title was conferred upon him in recognition of the fact that he had been a Moocher in practice long before the or- ganization of the Royal Moochers. Bro. Rauberts spoke as follows : “Noble Chieftain and Brother Moochers: While I listened to the principles of Mooch- erism so ably explained by our Grand Keeper of the Royal Grab-bag, with keen appreciation, I believe, and I do not say it boastingly, that I am a better judge of where our next convention should assemble, as I have probably practiced Moochery be- fore some of those present had learned the art of telegraphy. For a long time I have been located at the junction point of two railroads, and as there are a good many nons ejected from passing freight trains at my station, I have been intimately asso- ciated with our most earnest and widely- traveled members, and have learned many tricks of the fraternity that our worthy Keeper of the Royal Grab-bag would not become familiar with while located at Mut- tonville. For reasons which I will now ex- plain to this honorable body, I believe the 1914 convention should be held at Kansas City, Mo. : “In Kansas City there are great numbers of operators who are members of the O. R. T., as well as many other railroad employes and other workmen. As you all know by experience, it is an easy matter to approach a member of the O. R. T, and, by telling him a simple story about having had your Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1879 coat stolen and that it contained your O. R. T. card, it is an easy matter to mooch supper, and in many cases lodging and breakfast. Members of the O. R. T. seem to be especially credulous in this respect, and I have known many cases where expe- rienced Moochers have obtained cold cash in addition. Another easily-worked scheme is to tell O. R. T. men that you have been sick and unable to pay your last semi-an- nual dues. If a story of this kind does not get results, tell them that one operator ought to help another out in trouble, even if he has no O. R. T. card. In a city where there are as many operators as in Kansas City, it should be an easy matter for all our delegates to mooch supper, lodg- ing and breakfast. Another reason why I am in favor of holding the convention in Kansas City is that there are many parks there, and as a great many people sleep in the parks in hot weather, any of our dele- gates who were unsuccessful in mooching their accommodations could sleep in these parks without being bothered by the ‘cops.’ “There are also many saloons which fur- nish free lunch, which may be had access to by the expenditure of five cents for a glass of beer. Taking all these advantages into consideration, I believe Kansas City to be the best place for the 1914 conven- tion.” After this masterly exposition of the ad- vantages of Kansas City for the next con- vention, it became apparent very quickly that none of the Moochers present cared to exploit any further opinion regarding the matter, so Grand Chief Yorkill in- structed the doorkeeper to go downstairs in the pool-room and borrow two stacks each of white and red poker checks, to be used in the following manner in expressing the wishes of the Moochers by casting their ballots for Kansas City or Mutton- ville, according to each Moochers individ- ual preference, each Moocher to be given both a red and a white poker check, Kansas City to be indicated by a white and Muttonville by a red check. As the box of Wheeling stogies had been con- sumed some time since, Grand Chief York- ill passed the empty box around and col- lected the poker checks. The ballot was then examined by the Grand Officers, and at first seemed to consist entirely of white poker checks, but in the very bottom of the box was discoverd a solitary red check, which gave rise to a feeling of suspicion that Bro. Newland had overlooked the per- tinent points in Bro. Raubert’s masterly logic, in order to shift the station work off on his helper during the next convention, and thus avoid the loss of any time, should the convention be held at Muttonville. After announcing the result of the ballot- ing, Grand Chief Yorkill distributed small cards bearing the significant words, “I’m a beat,” to be used as the semi-annual pass- word. After delivering a touching acknowledg- ment of their dependence upon the great strength of the O. R. T. for future in- creases and shorter hours, the Grand Chief requested the delegates to join in singing “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” as it was very expressive of the position occu- pied by the Moochers. What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. Refrain. Lean ing, lean ing, Safe and secure from the 'old salary. Lean ing, lean ing, Leaning on the O. R. T. This closed the Royal MoocherS* con- vention of 1913. — By Jack Montague. CARRYING THE MAILS. By this time it is reasonable to assume that all active members have read the pro- ceedings of the nineteenth regular session of the Grand Division through and through and others have read the parts that more particularly interested them. I desire to call attention to one of the recommenda- tions made by our president respecting car- rying the. mails. It reads : “That this ses- sion of the Grand Division express its disapproval of the requirements respecting telegraphers and station agents carrying mail lietween railroad stations and post Digitized by LiOOQle

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1880 The Railroad Telegrapher. offices, and hereby authorizes the president to take such legislative action as in his judgment may be necessary to correct the evil.” There werp several resolutions in- troduced concerning the subject which, along with the recommendation, were all adopted. In the proceedings of the 1911 session of the Grand Division similar rec- ommendations were made, and in the presi- dent’s report considerable space is devoted to the same subject. A pertinent question might be asked : How long is the Order of Railroad Telegraphers going to dilly-dally with a grievance of that kind? From the efforts already made and re- ported upon, it would seem that the law- makers desire to shoulder it off onto the railroads and the railroads pass the buck to the Government, and between the two we are patiently toting the constantly in- creasing burden. You have all heard how the imposition started : In the old stage-coach days, when the United States mails were carried by that means of conveyance, the contracts usually read that where a post office was situated off the main-traveled road within a distance of eighty rods, the coach would turn off and .deliver the mail as part of the contract, but where the distance ex- ceeded eighty rods separate contracts would be made. When the contracts were even- tually let to the railroads and the stage coaches went into the discard, this cheap and handy provision was made to fit the country station agent. Notwithstanding the tremendous growth of the mail-carrying business since the early days, it has stuck to us ever since. The growth of the block system makes it imperative that the station agent stay close to his job to look out for orders, but at the time he is most needed he lias to trot off to the post office to get the mail, leaving the orders and signals to take care of themselves. The element of delay, not to say danger, in such a proceeding is abso- lutely disregarded. The postmaster warns to keep the mail sack open until the last moment, so that he can get all the can- cellations possible, as his pay depends upon that feature, so it is necessary for the sta- tion agent to leave this little chore until about train time and off he goes to the post office just when the passengers are needing him to get their tickets and check their baggage and ship their express packages. It is about the most inconvenient arrange- ment for the patrons of the company that could be thought of, and leads to no end of abuse and diplomatic explanation. How pleasant it is to have to walk down the main street of the little town, the sta- tion agent carrying the sacks on his shoul- der and the postmaster walking alongside of him engaging him in pleasant conversa- tion while he goes down to the depot to see the train come in. After the train is gone and reported to the train dispatcher, after all the questions have been answered for the incoming pas- sengers and the dozen and one little things are accomplished that are expected of the station agent, he closes up his office and commences to deliver the incoming mails to the post office, where a crowd is fuming and probably cussing him for the “unwar- ranted” delay to Uncle Sam’s mail. Some seem to think the task can not amount to much in a little railroad town ; but it does, and it is often necessary now for the station agent to make several trips to deliver the mail coming in from only one train. Again, there are some railroad stations where mail is received for a num- ber of towns that arc off the line of rail- road, and it is up to the station agent to lug the entire load to the post office. To a greater extent than ever, the postal facilities are being patronized in place of the express companies. With the amend- ments to the law coming into effect increas- ing the weight and the bulk of packages and at the same time reducing the charges, the human element that we present will have to be looked after. The time will ar- rive, if it has not already, when we can no longer handle the business as we did prior to the enactment of the parcel-post law. Neither the law-makers nor the railroads are inclined to take proper cognizance of our grievances. If we do not take action, there is no one else to do it, and the time has come for us to get into the game and make somebody sit up and take notice. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1881 My proposition is for each organized railroad in the United States, through its regularly constituted general committee, to notify the proper official of the railroad that, in accordance with the terms of the existing telegraphers’ schedule, on and after January 1, 1914, no mail matter of any kind will be carried by station agents or other employes coming under the pro- visions of the schedule. As many as favor that proposition are requested to write President Perham to that effect. Yours fraternally, Parcel Post Packer. “THE BEST INVESTMENT I EVER MADE." Some will say, “I’ll join you when I finish the payment on my player-piano another says, “I’ve been up against it, I’ll see you later;” another says, “When the mortgage is paid,” and, dear brothers, still another says, “I’ve not been able, haven’t the coin to give away right now.” Now listen, Mr. Non, and brothers, also, for it is just as important that you keep an up-to-date as it is for Mr. Non to fall in line. Did you ever invest any money? Well, I’m almost sure all of you have, no matter how little or how much. What percentage did you draw? Some of you, no doubt lost the principal, some drew very little percentage, yet some broke even. But did you ever stop to consider that a man work- ing for a pesky little monthly salary could invest money at 900 per cent, and that he was dead sure to draw it — no chance of losing; in fact, it figures out a fraction over 900 per cent. Here it is : I put $17.20 in the O. R. T., for which I paid my dues and for $1,000 insurance for twelve months; at the expiration of twelve months this is what I drew in increase over the previous twelve months : First, I got $60.00 raise on straight salary; second, an adjustment in meeting trains, $62.16; fifteen days' vaca- tion with pay, $34.00 — total increase, $156.16. And besides the above, I was protecting my wife with a policy of sound insurance of $1,000. Now, brothers, if you will take your own case and figure it out, while some of you may not have received such an elegant percentage, still I’m sure you will figure out a percentage that will be surprising to you. Show this to Mr. Non and the brother who is dragging behind, and, by all means, don’t let your dues get behind. Cert. 238. Digitized by LiOOQle

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Mill 1882 The Railroad Telegrapher. P. Goulet. J. A. Barnwell. H. Cliche. J. E. Marcoux. A. Lagueux. O. R. T. GROUP— QUEBEC CENTRAL RY.— TRING JCT., QUEBEC. Digitized by Google

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. New York, New Haven and Hartford R. R., Mid- land Division — Bro. “Pop- Johnston” has returned from a ten- day vacation spent up around Buffalo and Niagara Falls. All the brothers will be glad to know that our “C-T-D,” Mr. Mitchell, has recovered from his attack of “typhoid,” and is now at his home town in New Hampshire. Now that the divisions are changed and there are fewer men on the Midland than formerly, let’s all get busy and see if there isn't one division thAt can be made solid and kept that way; there is energy enough if we can only put it in motioiy Having convinced himself that the men west of the river do really have to work, Bro. Swain now retires from the first tower, No. 215, to the “soli- tude” of second Burnside Junction. From the “Shanty” on the bridge at Lymans Viaduct to the finest city in New England, Bro. French's dream has come true, and he is making good as leverman on second tower, No. 214, Hart- ford. Two new “six-day copying” positions created in the dispatcher's office at Hartford were bid in by Bro. Murphy, of Franklin, and Brp. Burke, of Burnside Junction. We hope they may have a sheet of their own before many years. It's a pleasure to know that a good man like Bro. Hilborn has one of the best paying jobs on “the pike.” We are always glad to welcome men with up-to-date cards. Bro. Glazier bid on his own home station before the divisions were changed, and is now installed at Clark’s Corner. Bro. Halsted, having tired of the walk up the mountain every night after twelve, bid in Andover second, where he will be a good help to Bro. Murphy, the agent. Few tears will be shed over the departure of Mr. Francisco, one of the kind we arc glad to dis- pense with. We regret very much to announce that Bro. O. H. Coonics, of East Longmeadow, is still on the sick list. Drop him a line, brothers, it will encourage him and show him that we have some fraternal spirit; address East Longmeadow, Mass. It doesn’t seem possible that any one would let his or her dues go unpaid until this late date, but if there be any so negligent, let them pay up at once and retain their membership. “EN.” Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Sister Miss Grant, recently promoted to operator and ticket clerk at Kingston, one of gur best women telegraphers, is now in a position to render valuable service. During the Kingston Fair, Sep- tember 15-19, while the work was unusually heavy, she was assisted by Bro. Eaton. Our genial secre- tary, Bro. W. J. Smith, being installed as agent at Kingston, now makes that station solid O. R. T. Sister Mclnnerney, “F,” Providence, is being relieved for a rest by Bro. Vanderbeek, who was first “DP,” New London, several weeks. The report of Bro. Haddock, chairman of the Field Day Committee, is most satisfactory. Every- one had a splendid dinner and fine time, the at- tendance showing a marked improvement over recent attempts to get our members out. The committee will turn over to the division at least $35 net profit. We are greatly pleased with the work of this .committee, and its accomplishments has certainly set the pace for future committees to follow'. A large number of our lady friends were present, proving the fvisdom of enlisting the co-operation and assistance of the Ladies' Social Club upon such occasions. The sporting events were as follow^: Ladies' potato race, first, Mrs. H. H. Mehring; second, Miss Conant. Gents’ running race, won by Mr. McLeod, of New Jersey. Ladies’ running race, won by Miss Conant; booby by Mrs. McCann. Ladies' throwing ball, first, Sister W. J. Brenner, of Ladies' Social Club; booby prize won by Mrs. Haley. Gents' shoe race, won by Bro. Capwell. V P. Pierson and General Chairman Ross took part in the sporting’ events, and every one was so well satisfied that some of the boys want us to have a “stag” shortly for men only. The good work done by this committee should inspire the two other committees, now in force, to get busy and show results. Remember, this is to be the best year “ever” in our division. Don’t lag in the work necessary to bring it about. The chief telegrapher has been able to visit among the brethren considerably lately, and is delighted with the cordial receptions generally ten- dered. Respect shown our own ofiicers increases the respect of our employers for all of us. Re- member Bro. Pierson’s sound advice along this line. Bro. Fred. Knowlton, first Olive St., Appleboro, spent ten days resting, with his family, at Oak Digitized by CiOOQle

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1884 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bluffs, and Bro. Fred Farrow spent a week at Old Orchard, Maine. Bro. W. C. Jackson bid in second W. Mans- field, vice Bro. Trovil, who bid in third Shannock. Bro. Black bid in third Sharon Pit. Bro. Fred Jones has returned from a visit to his folks in “auld” England, and landed a job at Barrington, R. I. Bro. Moore, second Northup Ave. Tower, is now agent and operator at So. Swansea. Bro. Dykepian spent a day in Harlem recently, and one look convinced him that he was safer in Appleboro. At our meeting, September 20th, four new mem- bers were admitted. Reports were received from Bro. Haddock, of the Outing Committee, and Bro. Webster, of the Committee on Ritual. The latter committee promised something worth seeing at our next meeting. Our meetings are all interesting, and everybody that can be present should attend. General Chairman Ross, at the September meet- ing, recited the “Lost and Found” story. It was a dog. He also brought general news of interest. Bro. Joslin, our local chairman, also brought up-to-date news, which all should have heard. Bro. E. C. Terry, first assistant chief of Division 29, recently called on our chief. The call was all too brief. Come again. J. D. V., Div. Cor. Springfield, Mass., Div. No. 38. Prominent officials of the Boston & Albany Railroad were the guests of this division at our recent meeting. The affair was the first of its char- acter, and was designed to bring the telegraphers into closer touch with the managing officials of the road in an endeavor to promote more harmonious relations and discuss problems involved in the operating of the road, in which no body of em- ployes plays a more vital part than the teleg- raphers. The officials entertained were James L. Truden, general superintendent; H. J. Curry, superintend- ent of Albany Division; Seth H. Clark, assistant # division superintendent, formerly superintendent of the local division of the road; Chief Dispatchers F. F. Williams, of the Boston Division, and C. A. O’Connor, of the Albany Division. Frank P. Sargeant, chief telegrapher, presided and introduced the guests, all of whom spoke. The affair was a complete success and highly gratifying to the promoters of the get-together idea. Another similar meeting will be planned soon, in which it is hoped to have S. H. Clark as the speaker. The meeting was well attended and in- cluded, besides the telegraphers, the towermcn and station agents of the Albany and Boston Divisions. These open meetings will be held during the winter months, with the object of getting better ac- quainted and increasing the cordial relations be- tween the employes and the officials of the Boston & Albany, stimulating anJ encouraging the better class of inen in the tower, station and telegraph departments to a higher degree of integrity and self-respect, hoping through close attention to busi- ness and the rendering of more efficient service to strengthen their arguments for more favorable consideration and cause the officials to recognize such improved service by being ever ready to meet the employes, and not only hear their complaints in a respectful manner, but willing to show their appreciation by gradual betterments of wages and working conditions. Regrets were expressed by both the officials and the members at the forced absence of Second Vice- President Pierson, who has been attending the sick at home, by the advice of the doctor, expecting death to occur at any time. Much local talent developed during the meeting, in the form of recitations by Bros. R. P. Keefe, J. J. Murphy and M. L. Flemming, singing and piano selections by Bro. J. L. Lackey, which were all well rendered and appreciated. Other speakers were, Dennis Hayes, general chairman; M. J. Walsh, general secretary; J. R. Cardinal, secretary and treasurer, Division 38; Bros. Conlin and Mam- bert, ex-general chairman and general secretary, and others. After a fine exhortation by Bro. Frank L. Sar- geant, chief telegrapher, which to use the en- thusiastic expression “Carried the house;” refresh- ments and cigars were served, and a vote of thanks extended to the officials for honoring us by their presence and to the committee in charge for the efficient manner in which they successfully carried out the arrangement. Div. Cor. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. The operators at old “GM” office are to be con- gratulated on their removal to the room occupied by “AO” office in Room No. 119. The thirty-two wires have been divided between two tables, and each operator (four to each table) can cut in on any of the sixteen wires. Each wire is equipped with a relay and sounder, which enables either operator to hear the calls, whether he is cut in on that wire or not. The call “AO” has been abol- ished, and the call for the joint office is “GM.” Bro. Lowell R. Clark, second Melrose, bid in North Conway agency. Salem, N. H., agency is up for bid. The third annual meeting and election of officers of the Relief Association was held at 164 Canal St.. Boston, Saturday evening, November 8th at 8 |*. m., and important matters acted upon. The asso- ciation is in a flourishing condition, with a con- stantly increasing membership, which should include every member of Division 41. All the business is not done on the main lines. There is the Stony Brook branch of the Southern Division. A single track branch, with about fifty trains a day, no block signals, which means that trains must be spaced with a red flag or light. Night trains must be held until preceding train has cleared next telegraph station. New tower “NS,” at No. Chelmsford, opened October 1st, handles the Brook trains, work for- merly done by station force. Bro. McCoombs, of “NC,” bid in second Bow Junction tower, and Bro. Tisdale goes to first Flannagan. Bro. Wheeler is still at “NC.” Sister Fletcher, of Westford, is on three months' leave, relieved by Mr. Stever. Bro. Dwyer, agent West Chelmsford, and Bro. Gavill, third “WC,” are wireless fiends. Call Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1885 around, and they will “wise” you up on the radio- gram stuff. ' Bro. Weld, agent Wakefield Jet., who has been out after the nons, returned to work October 13th with several scalps at his belt. Good work. Bro. F. M. Morgan, of Lexington, has been ap- pointed general agent at Woburn and Winchester. E. I. McKenzie, of Waverly, bid in Lexington. Third Forge Village, a new position, has been bulletined. C. E. Hunter, agent at Tyngsboro, has resigned to go into business. Bro. Joe Caron, agent Wilmington, went to New York to see the Giants of his native State get trimmed. Gilbertville, Mass.; No. Conway, N. H., and By- field, Mass., are up for bids; the agent at the latter place having bid in a tower job. Chairman Clifton, of the Fitchburg Division, is to run for mayor of Waltham, Mass. Bro. Hunt, of So. Acton tower, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Hopkins, spare towerman, who later relieved W. C. Crosby, third Washing- ton St. junction, on vacation. H. P. Nims was away a few days on account of the death of a relative. Bro. Newman, of Concord, attended the Brock- ton Fair. Bro. Hunt, agent Concord, has returned from a trip to Old Point Comfort, Va. Bro. Frank Largie has returned from Winnipeg. Bro. Henry Mitchell, of No. Somerville, spent a week end fishing at Houghs Neck. Bro. Morse, of No. Billerica, and Agent Kleebs, of Beverly, were recently married, the bride of the latter being the daughter of Agent Ricker, of New Durham, N. H. Congratulations to both. Bro. Morgan, of Woburn, and Bro. Ela, of New- port, N. H., have our sympathy, the former having lost his father and the latter his wife. Twelve new members were recently admitted to Division 41, making a total of 384. Make it 400, boys. Send in the news brothers. Frank B. Gray, Div. Cor., Melrose, Mass. New York, Div. No. 44. Our October meeting was called to order, on Saturday evening, October 11th, by Chief Teleg- rapher Van Nostrand; all officers and quite a large number of the brothers being present to hear what was going on. There could be a larger turn out, however, if the brothers would only remember that we only meet once a month on the second Saturday even- ing, and as the Ladies' Auxiliary meet the same night and in the same hall, Room No. 2, there is no excuse for the married brothers to stay at home, as the ladies will take good care of your wives, if you will only bring them out and let them mingle and get acquainted with the sisters of the Auxiliary, while you are attending strictly to busi- ness. You will have nothing to kick about, if it is done by some one else and you are absent, as it does not show good taste to criticise when others have done the best they could for you. Bro. “Van” has appealed to the agents more than once to attend to business. Before this gets into print this division will have held its annual affair, a financial and social suc- cess. The entertainment “Facing the Music,” as rendered by Chief Telegrapher Van Nostrand, will hold the house from beginning to end. When dancing follows, Bro. Tom Gaffney will see the error of his ways in refusing to work any other than an “owl trick,” as he has already complained of his luck when Local No. 16, Ladies' Auxiliary, gave a prize euchre at the home of First Vice- President Hilley, on Amherst avenue, Jamaica, largely attended by a number of the boys of Divi- sion 44, including Tom who had to leave before the games were finished and missed his prize. Bro. Andy Leonard was there with bells on and won the “booby” prize, while Bro. Chas. Webb won the highest number of points, claiming first prize, and Bro. Van Nostrand showed his knack for house work by winning an “apron.” It is to be regretted that Bro. Decker could not attend this affair, on account of the illness of Master Decker, as the prizes were very handsome and useful. Any brother unable to be there missed a treat, as the members of Local No. 16 are well- known as entertainers. Any one receiving an in- vitation to any of their entertainments can count themselves lucky and be assured a “royal" time. Bro. C. E. Gray and wife are on their vacation, visiting relatives and friends way down East. “HC,” Hempstead, has been made two tricks, with Bro. Mcndlinger on first, and Bro. Guy Smith, of Freeport, on second. Bro. Smith expects to move bis family to Hempstead, November 1st. Rockville Center, Amityville and Lynbrook have all been made exclusive agencies by the Adams Express Co., relieving the brothers at these points of considerable work, and it is hoped they will now be more prompt in attending the meetings. Bro. A. F. Heller and wife, of East New York, are visiting friends in Pennsylvania on their an- nual vacation. Bro. Rust, second Long Beach, spent several days visiting the old home at Georgetown, Del. Bro. Jno. Baldwin, of Amityville, has our con- gratulations on the recent addition to his family. Bro. Weinrich, of the Penn. System, was the guest of Bro. Van Nostrand, of Hempstead, re- cently. Bro. Bill Leahy, relief agent No. 1, has returned from a very pleasant coast-to-coast vacation. Ero. W. L. Gordon, transferred to Blucpoint, was relieved by Bro. E. L. Dietz, of Bellmore. Relief Agent Bro. Kilquest is back at work, re- lieving at Hewletts. Brothers, I have written several of you a num- ber of times for items for The Telegrapher, and, with one or two exceptions, have had no responses, and then you have “the nerve” to ask: “Why is is that you never see anything from this part of the pike?” I might say the same thing: “Why is is it that you never answer a note asking for a few items?” If you will drop Bro. Merringer, secretary and treasurer, a note of any changes you know of, they will surely appear in the following write-up. Div. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1886 The Railroad Telegrapher. Charlottetown, P. E. I., Div. No. 47. It would seem as if our division correspondent has gone on a prolonged vacation, perhaps in search of a help-mate for his declining years. If so, we will gladly forgive his seeming neglect, and wish him joy. It looks as if our division needs a little brushing up or down. If the searchlight was thrown on, I fear it would find us just a little behind the times. Meetings are irregular, attend- ance poor and the old-time enthusiasm is not there. Our younger members must awaken from this lethargy and assume the responsibilities that formerly rested upon the shoulders of the older ones. Some of whom have now retired from active service. You must keep pegging away and keep up the good fight. Our last increase and shorter hours stands out as a splendid tribute to the courage and fidelity of our local committee. Our present schedule is very satisfactory. For the benefit of our absent friends who some- times may glance over the pages of The Teleg- rapher, we will append a few notes from the "Narrow Gauge” traversing the Garden of the Gulf: After a very honorable career of about thirty- seven years as station agents our good Bros. Dan Montgomery, of Georgetown, and Joe Ausewault, of Wellington, have retired from active service on the P. E. I. R., and are now enjoying a well- earned rest. They will receive a monthly allow- ance as arranged by our government and the rail- way employes. To say that we miss them is cer- tainly true, and the boys will always be glad to meet and greet Dan and Joseph with a word of good cheer. They were two staunch and true hearted members in the O. R. T. May their shadows never grow less. Bro. Dan Enman, who was agent at South Side for about thirty-six years, retired last winter, and is now taking a rest in sunny Alberta. The writer will be pleased to apply the same sentiments to Bro. Enman. His career as station agent at South Side for the long period, was eminently satisfac- tory and free from "demerit marks.” The retirement of so many agents makes a gap in the ranks of the “old-timers.” Those still on deck are Sandy Clark, Souris; F. B. Grady, South Side; Neil Campbell, Aiberton; Stephen Ausewault, Tignish. Our other agents are young and ready for the strenuous life ahead. Our agents are very busy now, shipping produce and endeavoring to master the new system of book- keeping, which was thrust upon us like a thief in the night. '1 here are so many changes going on at' present witli our agents and operators that it would be confusing to try to give a line-up of them — here today and gone elsewhere tomorrow, seems to be tlie style. The marriage of. General Chairman Bro. J. J. Trainer, November 1st, will leave liro. J. A. Kelly in a helpless minority, ami will increase the hue of Joe’s blue jokes. Nearly all the boys have increased their bank account by taking shares in the lot boom. Some to a great extent. Fifty and 150 per cent is the limit. Go it while you are young. Opportunity is squandered every time you are given a chance. With best wishes abroad. to our members at home and "Fox Eve,” Cert 255. Nashua, N. H., Div. No. 152. Boston & Maine R. R. — Bro. Maguire, agent Harrisville, relieved for a week by Bro. Brown, visited Washington, D. C., and New York City, attending one of the world's series games at the Polo Grounds. Bro. Gokey, first Nashua north yard, was also away for ten days. Bro. Mayo, agent Lee, laid up with a game leg, relieved by Bro. Will Adams, of Rindgemere, and later by Bro. Thayer, agent West Conic, relieved by Dick Hanson, who occasionally fills in for accom- modation. t Bro- Glover, who is soon to return to the Nickel Plate, ' is relieving Bro. Knowles, second Nashua east yard, while he relieves Mr. Blue, assistant agent at Wilton, on two weeks’ vacation. Bro. Knowles was glad to get back to Wilton, as there is an attraction there. Bro. Rankin Bartlett, agent Bar Mills, on a month's vacation, was relieved by Bro. Brown, who also relieved Bro. Riley at Nashua east yard, while he relieved Bro. Gage, ticket agent Nashua union station, several days. Bro. Joe Sareault, Nashua north yard second, ou a six months’ leave, when last heard from was nearing Winnipeg, relieved by a Mr. Norris. Bro. Osgood, relief dispatcher Nashua, on two weeks’ vacation at Northwood Narrows, N. H., re- lieved by Bro. Joe Sullivan, who also relieved Bro. McDermott, first Ayer yard, absent on leave. Bro. A. H. Mason, fourth “G,” Ayer, on the sick list for nearly three weeks, relieved by Mr. Ryder, who has been out of the service several years, and will soon be with us. Bro. W. J. Maloy, agent Nashua Main street, had a stick of hard wood fall on his foot recently, but stuck to his job. Bro. Brown has resigned at Milford. Bro. Dickinson has returned to Nashua union station ticket office, relieved while on sick leave by Bro. Riley, frem east yard Nashua, who took in one of the world’s series games at New York. Bro. Quackcnbush has returned to third Epping. Bro. Collins has given up train dispatching to devote his entire time to the optical business at 16 Summer Street, Nashua, N. H. Call on him when anything is needed in his line. Business is very good on this division, especially easthound, as all of the Portland Division rounder crews return eastbound over this division. CfiKT. 51, Div. Cor, Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1887 Grand Trunk Ry. Sixth and Seventh Districts — The division is practically, 98 per cent solid, ex- cept we have a few old agents who are unable to see the benefit the O. R. T. has been to them in advancing their wages. The $1,000 insurance in the Order for $15.20 a year is cheaper than it can be bought in any reliable established company, to say nothing of the honor of being a member of the brotherhood. The brothers should all take advantage of the thousand-dollar class, instead of taking out insur- ance in other companies, as it's cheaper and also strengthens our cause. Take it before your are too old. Even if you don't intend to telegraph always (the most prominent excuse for not join- ing now), as you can not buy it in a safe company for double the price. Remember our motto: “No card, no favors." Get in the nons, hang out the sign “Solid O. R. T.,” then get some photos taken for the journal. Seems as if the West leads us there also. An informal meeting on Saturday, October 25th, at Port Hope, discussed matters of interest, and formulated plans for the organization of an O. R. T. club, with a convenient meeting place, for the purpose of promoting a closer brotherhood for our social welfare. Sunday night concerts sound fine — quite a treat to the brothers in the woods. That’s me. Bro. Fred Greenfield was relieved two nights at Port Hope by Mr. McMahon while moving there. Bro. R. A. Snyder, Newtonville nights, trans- ferred from Division 154. Girls on the city phone at Belleville are quite alluring at night it seems. Bro. Granger, local chairman, and agent Scar- boro Jet., on a vacation to New York, relieved by Bro. H. A. Bolton, and he nights there by Bro. W. J. Lloyd. Bro. Thomas Gormly, Oshawa Jet. days, on a two weeks’ duck-hunting trip, relieved by Bro. Lloyd. Bro. B. R. Napolis is on his honeymoon. Con- gratulations. Bro. W. R. Stork has returned to the Oshawa ticket office, after helping Agent Brown for two weeks on clerical work at Pickering. “Kicker.” Fifteenth District — Bro. Sam Edmonds, Thedford, is now at Acton West days, relieved by L. Atchison, who relieved Agent W. H. Dore at Lucan while on vacation in British Columbia. A cider press fell on him and put him out of commission for awhile. Bro. Cusack, of Blackwell; Hodgins, of Ailsa Craig; T. Hill, <fi Granton; Jack Downs, of South Marys Jet.; W. Rife, of St. Pauls; W. Crearer, of Shakespeare; Cober and Wienert, of New Hamburg, and Bill Russel, of Baden, were all at the “safety first” meeting at Stratford last month. Bro. Wienert, Brampton nights, is now day oper- ator at New Hamburg. Bro. W. Cober appointed agent while Bro. Wieler is on nights. Bro. W. Russell, at Baden, has had his hours changed from 2 p. m.-2 a. m. to It) a. m.-lO p. in. Bro. I. C. Laschinger, relieving agent, appointed agent at Petersburg, vice Bro. L. Fox, gone to the G. T. Pac. Bro. Geo. Knapp, Guelph nights, succeeds Bro. C- Ober at Berlin night, and Guelph is now ad- vertised. Local Chairman Bro. W. Middleton is holiday- ing after finishing a strenuous session on com- mittee work in Toronto. He is trying his luck with the deer in MuskoRa. Bro. R. W. Loftus is relieving him. Bro. Hoigins is back at Guelph Jet., just from holidays. Bro. Hunter, who relieved both Hodgins and Day Operator Swift there, is now relieving P. Quigley at Wharton, on sick list. Bro. Jack Buchanan is back at Georgetown nights, from vacation. Bro. W. A. Brent, at Brampton nights, is one of our new members. Bro. Axworthv is now at York. J. J. H. Renshaw, agent’ Blair, after being out of the Order twelve years, has, upon the solicitation of yours truly, decided to join again. Tom Powers, relieving in Stratford "OD” the past four months, is now at 16th street, Pt. Huron. The night operator at Stratford has been dispensed with, and the hours of the day men re arranged. Cert. 1469. Toronto Terminals and Sixteenth District — Bro. H. A. Stewart is at Sunnyside days, vice Bro. Swartz, resigned and gone to the C. P. R. ticket office Union Station. Bro. Robinson, nights at Sunnyside, transferred to “DU” Strachan avenue days. Bro. Harry Lund, nights “DU,” contemplates taking a trip to the “old country” in the near future. Bro. Ward, of the C. P. R., is at West Toronto days; Bro. T. Hushin on owl shift there. Bro. Casey is on first Union Station; Bro. Black- well on second. Sorry to lose Bro. E. J. Upper, days “DU,” resigned, now with the T. H. & B. at Vinemount. Bro. W. J. Fletcher, “WH,” on his honey- pi oon, relieved by M. J. O’Brien. Hearty con- gratulations to “Bill” and Mrs. Fletcher. Bro. J. Asner, owl “C” office, will have most of the fellows there with us before long. Pleased to report Bro. “Dick” Axworthy back again, after his illness, now at York days with Bro. Stnythe on nights. Bro. E. N. Grainger, Scarboro Jet., our genial local chairman for Districts 6 jnd 7, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Bolton. Bro. Horde, at Clarkson, now has the Canadian Express Company agency there, and had quite a heavy fruit season. Bro. Lindensmith relieved Mr. Slayer at Oak- ville days, on holidays. Owing to reduction in dispatchers at Hamilton, Bros. Aikman and Carrie are now second and third operators in “NI.” Bro. Cramp is now first trick dispatcher and Bro. Butler second. Glad to note nearly all the dispatchers on G. T. are now members. The general membership has gone ahead by ieaps and bounds during the j n: t Digitized by GiOOQle

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1888 The Railroad Telegrapher. year, and we are now in excellent condition. Let every member make up his mind to have his own station and the one next to him solid and we will soon have an organization equal to any other road in Canada. The schedule negotiations are being concluded, and the outcome looks favorable for a fair settle- ment. Our committee and Bro. Campbell have had a long, hard fight, and been put to a great deal of inconvenience and expense by being away from home the greater part of the year. It is the duty of every member to back them up in every way possible. Don’t forget your new card when you get your next notice of dues. It’s the best credential you can carry. “Plank the dough” down right away and keep up-to-date, and by so doing help to make this the banner division of the good old O. R. T. B. C., Cert. 990. Twenty- first District — Brothers, get a list of the nons on this district from the undersigned and get after them. The dispatchers at Stratford are taking their turns going over the road, the railway commis- sioners’ ruling being that each dispatcher shall cover his territory at least twice every year. Cert. 1469. Twenty-second and Twenty-third Districts — Bro. Dopfer, extra Acton West, is the new agent at Shallow Lake. Bro. Bruce McPhail, extra Weston, is the new agent at Tara. Bro. C. H. Smith is now agent at Gowanstown, vice Bro. O. J. Simmons, transferred to Vittoria. A. J.’s neighbors gave him quite a send-off. Pt. Rowan branch is now solid O. R. T. Bro. A. C. McKay, relieving Bro. Rose at Chesley, is now relieving Bro. Nat Middleton at Newton, and Relief Agent Bro. C. A. Sice goes to Chesley. Bro. Gotby, Owen Sound nights, has resigned and gone with the C. P. R. in the grain elevator office at Ft. William, relieved by Bro. E. Chester, from the C. P. R. “A fair exchange is no rob- bery.” G. Blyth, a new man, relieved P. Quigley at Wiarton until Bro. Hunter arrived there. Bro. 1 E. Wcllingtc »n, Hanove r d ays, is one of our lutes ;t converts. We are now solid from Owen Sound to P almcrs- ton. W e will soon be solid, £ ilso from P almers- ton to I larrisburg, and we arc , alre ady solid Strat- ford to Palmerston. Bro. 1 1'. G. Connel , agent Pin iker ton, one of our new me mbers, is re lieving Brt >. 1 'red Me Connell at Listc iwel. Fred, who burn L*d his onl> ■ sister recently. , has the h leartfelt sy mpa thy of all the boys on the division in his be reel iven lent G. Gi lrland is rc lieving the aw tent at Pinker- ton. S. E. Smith, fori ncrly C. P . R h as b een ap- Bro. 1. 1 Inward. formerly C. 1'. R. , is l ;il Dub- Grand Trunk Western Ry. Division One, East of River — The board of conciliation of Canada is now working on our schedule, and we hope we will all soon be working under better conditions. Boys, you will find our news now in Th* Teleg- rapher right where it belongs — in Division No. 1 write-up. Business is picking up, all the boys are busy and we could use a few more extra men. The G. T. is now trying out electric headlights on the engines, an improvement over the old ones. The semi-monthly mode of paying salaries is an agreeable change from the old method of monthly payments. Bro. Sanderson, of Sedley, is on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Albright. Keithley is now at Ainsworth extra. Bro. J. W. Case has been relieved at Otterburn considerably of late on account of the sickness of his father. Mathews, second Pt. Huron, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. McFall, and he at Tunnel yard by Bro. Potrouff. Flemming, of Sixteenth street, Pt. Huron, has gone to Buffalo, relieved by Mr. Stevens. Bro. Steel, of Sixteenth street, has gone to Valparaiso on account of the sickness of his wife. Bro. Whcrrett, formerly of South Bend, is now with the Greenbaum & Smith big furniture store at a good salary. Brothers, call on him when in South Bend, only a short distance from the depot. Bro. J. M. Foster, of Studebaker, on several weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Extra Smith. Bro. Orouke, third Grangers, was relieved for a short time by Bro. Coverly. Bro. Grangers, of Olivers, was in Chicago re- cently on business. Agent Bro. Argo, of Ainsworth, goes to Capac agency, relieving Agent Dewar. The new depot at Belvicw is nearly completed. The boys will have a good place to work in there. Bro. Mahoney, third Haslett, was in Battle Creek recently on account of his sister’s illness. Bro. O. M. Ililderbridle, agent Goodells, was a recent Wakely visitor. Bro. Savory, of Belview is on a short vacation. G. W. Glispie is now chief train dispatcher at Durand, on the D. & M. Division. Bro. Wardell, of lmlay City, was off for a few days recently, relieved by Swihart, who also* re- lieved Bro. Clark while the latter was at Otter- burn. Helper C. Perry, recently sent to Ainsworth, worked a few days, then locked the place and forgot to return. Let each one of us take it upon ourselves to get just one member before the end bf the year, and there will not be any nons after January 1, 1914. Your dues can now be paid for the term ending June 30, 1914. Send them to Bro. D. L. Shaw, general secretary and treasurer, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, G. T. & G. T. P. System. London, Ontario, Canada. Do not lag. Send all the news you get to Box 114, Emmett, Mich. T his will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who have done their share. Stub. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1889 Grand Trunk Pacific Ry. Lake. Superior Division, Districts One and Two — Bro. Bill Valliant, Emma, Man., has resigned on account of his health. We were sorry to lose Bill, as he was an old stand-by, very enthusiastic and right on the job. Bro. Duncan, on his return from holidays, relieved him until the vacancy was filled by our chief dispatcher. Bro. Fitzgerald, Transcona days, was off sick about a week, and Mr. Conrad worked both tricks. Now he is off sick and “Fitz” is working both tricks. Dispatcher Jackson, first trick man west of Graham, has just returned from an extended trip east. We are glad to hear his “paw” on the wire again. Dispatcher Plunket relieved him on first with Hooper on second and Runions on his regu- lar trick. Brothers, as this is the time of year that the good overtime is floating, we should all answer the dispatcher as soon as he calls, and not delay the traffic. Make a good showing while the grain rush is on. The company appreciates good atten- tion and promptness. Cert. 1295. Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Districts — At the meeting in Wainwright on Sunday, Octo- ber 12th, the following members were present: Local Chairman Bro. Mitchell, from Scott; Bros. Simmons, Harper, Peacock and McIntyre, from Wainwright; Bros. Lyons and Melkonian, from Unity; Bro. Legallais, from Landis; Bro. Allan, from Irma, and Bro. Scott, from Tako. Bro. Allan was appointed secretary. During the gen- eral discussion. Bro. Mitchell contributed some interesting facts in regard to the standing of these districts when he took the position of local chairman, and we are pleased to note the improve- ment he has made. Bro. Mitchell is the right man in the right place "There is still some room for improvement, however, and every brother should help Bro. Mitchell in making these districts 100 per cent strong. There are quite a number of new men starting in all the 'time, and it is no easy matter for one man to keep, them all lined up. It was decided to hold a meeting every two months, either at Wainwright or Biggar, as de- cided by the local chairman, and we hope to see a record turnout at our next meeting. These meetings are both instructive and educational, and afford one the pleasure of meeting in person those they work with daily. Our worthy chief, Mr. W. J. McPhee, has been visiting his old home in the East for the last month, relieved by Bro. Simmons, and he as first trick dispatcher by Bro. McIntyre, relieved as sec- ond dispatcher by" Mr. Groat, with Mr. Brown on third. Mr. Reid, a new man from the C. P., is reliev- ing in “WR” office. Bro. Scott, operator Tako, bid in Mirror agency. Mr. Keas, Toficld nights, resigned, relieved by Mr. Edgar, Hawood days. Bro. Brien, Tofield days, on two weeks* vaca- tion, was relieved by Mr. Brady, a new man from the C. P. Bro. Armstrong, formerly relief dispatcher at Wainwright, who secured second Edson, was re- cently married. Congratulations. Sister Hastings, from Yonker, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Yerex, a new man. Brothers, remember your promise to _ssist your scribe in this write-up. Lot’s have a gcod one each month, and show that we are not all “dead ones.” Don’t forget to give the officials your very best service and show him that you are working for the company’s interest at all times. Cert. 1193. Wabash Railroad. Springfield Division — I regret that there was no write-up in the Octo- ber issue of The Telegrapher, but I have begged you boys each month to send me items of the different happenings at and around your respective places, but I have not received anything that I did not have to ask for personally on the wire from anyone but Bro. Carroll at Kinderhook, whom I wish to thank for his assistance. If all would help out as he does, we could have a nice news column each month. Bro. Ritchie, agent Illiopolis, while attending the State fair, was relieved by Bro. Marshall, second Riverton, relieved by Bro. Watson, agent Riverton. Bro. Flint, agent Lanesville, while attending the State fair, was relieved by Bro. Klinefelter, of second there. Bro. Omer, third Lanesville, who went to Ha- vana, 111., recently to bring his wife and baby home, was relieved by Extra Constant, from Daw- son, who also relieved Bro. Abbott, agent Dawson, while he attended the State fair. Agent Bales, Buffalo, while attending the State fair, was relieved by Extra Telegrapher Parr, from Decatur, who also relieved Bro. Marshall, second Riverton, a few days recently, and Bio. Adams while visiting at his home. Two extra dispatchers have been added to the “DI” force — Bean, from “JN,” and Henderson, from “CT,” making the following changes: Teleg- rapher Anderson, “CT” to “JN;” Bro. Taylor, second “CT” to first “CT;” Bro. H. L. Smith, lies to “CT;” Ryan relieved by Bass on second Baylis, to third “CT;” Bro. Jones, extra, to lies “GW.” Bro. McRoberts, off a few days on account of death, was relieved by Extra Constant, from Daw- son, who also relieved Mr. Lecper, third Berlin, a few days, and Bro. Halk at Baylis, while the latter was at the wreck west of there. Bro. Halk has returned, after a thirty-day vacation, to third Bay- lis. Bro. J. A. Allen, extra agent Mt. Sterling agency, was relieved by an extra man from Gibson. Business is the best it has ever been on the Wabash. If the officials succeed in putting that five per cent increase in freight rates on the new tariffs in force, they may be in better shape to give us that little piece of change we have been waiting for so long. Boys, keep yourselves up-to- date, take an interest in your work, and get after your neighbors. See that they get a card. This Digitized by CiOOQle

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1890 The Railroad Telegrapher. old pike may go out of the hands of receivers on short notice, and we will have just that short notice to get down after them for that raise. So get busy and don’t forget you have a local chair- man who has nothing else to do but work. Send your news items in early and see if we can not be represented each month in The Telegrapher. L. W. Abbott, L. C., Cert. 748. Moberly Division — Brothers, please remember the local chairman does not receive any salary, pays his dues as we all do, and in addition to this does a lot of “hot- footing.” Therefore, do your best to lend him a hand in trying to make the division solid. Every man who docs not carry an up-to-date card is holding back the rest from doing what they could, as we all participate in the concessions secured; therefore, every man should carry an up-to-date, as he will be helping himself as well as the organi- zation. The man who says “go do something and I will be with you” should ask himself “What am I doing to help?” All the other organizations keep constantly at it, improving their conditions and pay. When a new brakeman comes on the road, he asks for applicatioh blanks, as he wants to be with the boys, and remains one of them: but operators must be pleaded with, and when dues time comes around they have some o.c.isc for not paying up. Extra Dispatchers C. W. Cotter and LeRoy Sulli- van are back telegraphing again. Dispatcher Bob Bedgood and Jim Proctor have returned from their vacations. This put Roy Messick back on third and Gus Sternctzic on first “NE.” Mr. Kelly bid in second “GO,” vice Ed Owens, who bumped Mr. Sternetzie. The three new positions in “GM” were filled by Bro. Nixon, who has been off several weeks on account of sickness and later in motocycle acci- dent; Mr. Collins, from second “BR,” relieved by Harry Knappenberger, from “CK,” and H. P. Horan, from third “NE.” Sistef F. I. Jones has resumed work in “GM,” after thirty days* vacation with her parents in Montpelier, Ohio. Bro. Layton, “GM,” traded off with Mr. Snider on third for a couple of weeks to do his fall plow- ing on that farm — 30 by 130. Bro. G. H. Martins has resigned, relieved by Bro. O. A. Lindentneyer. J. W. Saunders, formerly manager W. U. at Moberly, is on third “SY.” Katie and Ida Sadler were called to St. Louis recently on account of the sickness of their sister. Bro. R. B. Cushman has resumed work after two weeks’ vacation. Bro. William Hartzell, agent Runnclls, has re- turned from thirty days’ vacation. Bro. A. D. Wanner, acting relief agent Fifteenth and Sixteenth Districts, has been assigned to Eighteenth and Nineteenth Districts, and bid in third “BO.” Bro. William Sims, agent Jacksonville, has re- turne.1 from three weeks’ vacation in Colorado. P. R. Diggs, on thirty days’ vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. H. H. Knappenberger. Bro. W. F. Cotterton, agent Vandeventer, was in Moberly recently for a few days. C. E. Ashbury, extra dispatcher “GO,” and wife, visited home folks at Martinsburg over Saturday and Sunday recently. Glad to see Clyde going over the line and greeting us all with a smile. H. A. Trimble, agent Cordova, on thirty days’ vacation in Nebraska, was relieved by H. L. Southern. Dispatcher E. B. Horan made a trip over the line recently. Local Chairman Bro. I. M. Hampton, third Cen- tralia, and bride, are now on their honeymoon trip to St. Louis, Chicago, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, etc. We now understand why all these six years “Ike” has claimed that1 Centralia was the best job on the line. Cert. 2147. Hi. Line — Bro. F. M. David, second Council Bluffs yards, relieved by Mr. Husted, has returned from an en- joyable sixty-day vacation in the West, where he spent the hot weather in the mountains with R. G. Archer, from Chicago, an up-to-date B. & O. dispatcher. Mr. Sanders, of Blanchard, while off on his wedding trip, was relieved by C. B. David. W. J. Bloom, agent “BD,” back East on account of sickness of his daughter, came near losing her. He was relieved by Mr. Vaughn, from Macon. Mr. Husted’s recent resignation compelled Bros. Meeker and David to double a few days, until Mr. White, of Darlington, went to their relief, White being relieved on third by Bro. A. D. Wanner, regular, making “BO” solid. Bro. Bittickcr, from Luther, is on third Bruns- wick extra. Brothers, let us have a good write-up in every month’s journal. Send your news to me, and I will send it in to be published. I am unable to learn who our local correspondent is. “CD,” at “BO.” Peru Division — Bro. T. H. Lichtsin, second Peru Jet., bid in first Hugo, vice C. F. Smith. J. H. Dow relieved L. A. Gaunt at Peru Jet., who went to first West Peru. Bro. R. M. Harrold, from the B. & O., relieved Mr. Evans, who went to C. & O. Jet. first, vice Bro. Robinson, who went to second Logansport. Bro. R. H. James relieved Bro. L. R. Cochrane on second West Peru, who took first until as- signed, and later relieved Bro. Rizor on third when Mr. Gaunt was assigned to first. Bro. Rizor is canvassing the division, lining up the nons. Fred Meyers, a new man, relieved Bro. G. O. King. Hugo second, assigned to third “CD” tower, Fort Wayne. Bro. V. L. Gentry, a new man from the Frisco, who relieved Bro. John Banfield, Toledo yard, a few days on account of sickness, later went to “GS” tower, Butler, second. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1891 Bro. Howard Williams, a new man from the D. & R. G.t relieved Bro. Lighty on third Danville, going to California. Bro. Thomas, when Newell was discontinued, went to third State Line, where a new night office was opened up on account of the new double track being extended there. F. A. Weckerly, who relieved Bro. Schwarmer, second Lafayette, a few days recently, was re* lieved by Mrs. Weckerly at Delphi. Later Mr. Weckerly relieved Bro. Clark, former local chair- man at Rockfield, while he attended the State fair at Indianapolis, and then relieved Bro. Hinkle, first Clymcrs. Dispatchers Ross, Allen, Edwards, Martin and Manning took their ten-day vacations recently. Bro. G. L. Steele did the night report stunt. It is now Bro. Vernon Wolfe at. C. & O. Jet. Bro. Rizor has turned the monthly write-up stunt over to me. With the assistance of each member, I think we can have a fair one each month. Please send in your notes by the twentieth of the month, and I will see that they reach St. Louis in time for the next edition of the journal. Address me at Peru until further notice, R. H. James, care “Z" office. Cert. 2457, Div. Cor. Decatur Division — Relief Operator Hess, who relieved Bro. Martz on third Banks while he relieved Non Gibbs, on a thirty-day vacation, later went to third Sibley. Palos Crossing, a three-trick job, has been changed to a twelve-hour day job, with Bro. Hulse in charge. The new double track between Worth and Banks will soon be ready for service. Mr. Newman was awarded second Banks and former Bro. Atkins third Orland. Bro. Nettleship, agent Strawn, and family are on thirty days* vacation, taking in the sights in the wild, wild West, relieved by Bartlett, from third, and he by McAchren. Bro. Marshall, agent Sibltey, has resigned, re- lieved by Kaylor, from third. It is now Bro. Davidson and Sister Ayers at Brisbane. liro. Keller bid in first Woodford street. Bro. Nash has issued a circular letter, which has been mailed to every non on this division; so they can’t say they have never been asked to join. We can all find a little time to spare now to get after these nons, if we will only make up our minds to do so. What about holding a meeting in Decatur or Forrest. Let's hear from all the members on this subject and see how many can arrange to come. There is no reason why there can't be one from every three-man station and some from the one- man stations can come by putting forth a little effort. There has been considerable changing, but no- body sc6ms to care to take the time to send any of them in. Hope we can do better in the future. R. Veech, Cert. 1613. Mobile & Ohio R. R. St. Louis Division — NOTICE. Bro. T. K. Knauer, Ava, III., has been appointed assistant local chairman for Murphysboro District. It is hoped that each brother will assist Bro. Knauer in lining up the few remaining nons on that district. Yours fraternally, L. T. Murdaugh, Local Chairman. St. Louis Division Notes — Boys, since we are getting better paid, we ought to try to make our service better. We can then go after more. No one working eight hours should shirk, but do everything reasonable. If you think you are imposed on, write the local chairman and get it straightened out. Let's try this plan. On account of the levee work going on around the city,' a new office has been established at Fourth street and the Mississippi levee, with D. E. Elsey on first, B. Shay on second and C. Bell on third. The two latter will soon be in line with us. Art Goodman has returned to East St. Louis, after being off two weeks, killing big game in Arkansas. Bro. R. C. Chapman, agent Alto Pass, while on a trip to, Iuka, Miss., October 1st, had his house burned down. His household goods were saved, but the building was completely destroyed. We all extend our sympathy, and hope he will soon be able to get another house and be in good shape again. Bro. Chapman was relieved by Relief Agent Jernigan, and he later by Bro. Alvy Mathis. Bro. Fred Carter, third Pomona, bid in third Percy, vice Bro. Rosendaugh, who bid in second Willis. Bro. Julius Grobb, of Columbia, relieved at Percy pending bulletin. Bro. Spencer was relieved a few nights at Ora- ville, while off sick, by Mr. Zimmer. Superintend- ent Tolson has advised Bro. Spencer that he will be paid $65, as per contract, and also the differ- ence in back pay between that amount and the $63 minimum until the contract became effective. Bro. Wehrheim, second Baldwin, took in the Belleville fair last September. Bro. H. E. Parker is back again, after two months in the Golden West. Bro. Williamson, who relieved him, has returned to “WC” Murphys- boro. Bro. Knauer, third Ava, has returned from the State of Washington, where he took his brother for his health, relieved by Mr. Ripley, extra, from Oraville. J. E. Cox, agent Baldwin, was relieved a few days by Bro. Wehrheim, second there, the office being closed after 9 p. in. on account of the scarcity #>f extra men. Bro. W. B. McMurtrie, agent Willis, is bedfast with asthma, relieved by Mr. Crocker. We all extend our sympathy to “Mac," and trust he will soon be up and out again. Bro. E. W. Jones, second Levee Jet., was re- lieved by C. Bell, and Bro. R. R. Hayden, third Davis tower, by D. E. Elscy, while on a few days’ vacation at Denver, Colo. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1892 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Jernigan relieved Bro. Smith, second Mur- physboro, who relieved J. W. Wilson on first as acting first trick dispatcher while R. M. Jones relieved the chief, on vacation. Second Tamms yard; first Clamore; first, second and third Big Four Crossing; third Percy and Shannon, and agency, Ramer are on bulletin. Bro. Alvis bid in Rienzi third; Bro. J. E. Tay- lor, first Baldwin, end Bro. W. D. Briggs, second South Columbus. Bro. J. E. Reynolds was relieved by Bro. Meeks while off during his father’s illness. Bro. I. D. Robinson, owing to the death of his brother and our Bro. Geo. Robinson, was relieved by C. B. Ramer, and he by Bro. Meeks. Bro. Corley, off fifteen days, was relieved by A. C. Ramer, and Jones, off several days, , relieved by W. N. Glissin. Bro. C. M. Laughlin, off ten days, relieved by John McCarter who also relieved Bro. Chatman, Pinson, a few days. Bro. McNeily, off a few days, was relieved by Tom Goodman, and J. B. Henry, while at court, by Bro. Meeks, who also relieved Bro. Taylor, off ten days on account of sickness. Bro. T. H. Keaton has returned from a two weeks’ trip through the West. Bro. George Robinson, who has been in bad health for a long time, died October 14th at Den- ver, Colo., and was brought to Ramer* Tenn., where he was formerly agent, and buried. A host of his friends and members of the O. R. T. attended his interment. A beautiful floral offering was contributed by the members of this division. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, supreme Ruler of the universe, to call to his re- ward our brother, George E. Robinson; and Whereas, We realize that the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers has lost one of its truest mem- bers; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of St. Louis Divi- sion No. 2, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends in this their hour of sorrow and sadness; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and to The Teleg- rapher for publication. L. T. Murdaugh, A. Dowling, B. E. Sandus, Committee. Chicago & Alton R. R. Northern Division — I have been appointed correspondent, and will appreciate any notes as to changes or other 'in- formation. We all like to see a good write-up of our own line, but we can not have one unless you send me all the items you can. Bro. Edgar, off on account of death, was relieved by Bro. W. C. Ilrmpfing, relieved by Mr. Purnell, who went to “B” office, later relieving Bro. Nev- ins while taking in the State fair. Bro. C. A. Bryant, Jerseyville, bid in third Pontiac. J. N. Oxford has returned to Mazonia second, after two months’ vacation. I can not impress too strongly on every one of you to give the company the best service you pos- sibly can. The officers have granted us a nice schedule. Show them that you appreciate it. There is no excuse whatever for dropping out. As Bro. Perham says: “It is easier to tear down than to build up.” We must not let things remain stationary. It’s either better conditions or con- ditions will better us. There isn’t a “happy me- dium.” E. E. Edgar, Div. Cor. Southern Division — Mr. Melton bid in Nilwood third, Bro. Mise- gades returning to the extra list, and Mr. Cornett, a new man, relieved Agent Bates, Carlinville. Bro. Lewis has resigned to accept a position with the Royal Colliery at Virden. Bro. Vosburgh, agent Sherman, on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Stone, of first. It is now Bro. Sotzen on third, closing up the gap at Sherman. Agent Reed, Broadwell, is off husking his corn, with prospects of a fine crop this year. Hope he can afford to carry a card on his return. Bro. Morrell, agent Atlanta, visited friends in Girard recently. Bro. Burkdoll, agent McLean, has returned from a sixty-day visit with home folks in Missouri. Bro. Brown, agent Jerseyville, has returned, and Bro. Bryant, who relieved him, is now relieving our general correspondent, Bro. Hendricks, at Carrollton. Sorry to lose him, but wish him suc- cess. Do not fail to send your local chairman a copy of bids, also drop him a line whenever there is a change made at your station. This is necessary in order that any failure to live up to the schedule may be taken up before the matter gets too old. Div. Cor. Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis R. R. Havana to Spring field Division — Owing to the heavy traffic during the State fair, hill engine service was established between Tice and Oakford. Work on the new passing track at South Moun- tain is progressing rapidly to replace former track spurs, which made the meeting of trains there quite difficult. Bro. Holland, agent Oakford, resigned, relieved by Bro. Davis pending bids. Position later as- signed to Bro. Gardner. First Petersburg as- signed Bro. Reesor, relieved on second by Miss Brewer, from south end, who later went to her assignment on second Manito, and will soon be up-to-date, which will line up the north end in fine shape. Athens is to be opened as a day-and-night office as soon as operators can be secured. The only way we can hope to have a good rep- resentation in the journal each month is for each Digitized by CiOOQle

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1893 The Railroad Telegrapher. member to send all the news items possible to the general correspondent, Bro. Eckard, at To- Peka- Ckrt. 2115. P coria-to-Havana Division — We still have two men between Havana and Peoria who are not yet helping to do their part in return for the benefits we secured for them, and are still protecting for them, although they have promised time and again to do so. Better come in now, boys, and get the help of the brothers, who may be of more service than “friends” when most needed. Crrt. 2103. Jacksonville Branch — Mr. Gaines, of Virginia, is visiting points of interest on the Pacific coast, relieved by J. E. Underbrink, and he at Literberry by Mrs. J. E. Underbrink. Bro. Zieler, of Jacksonville, has been on the sick list ten days, and Pete was pressed into double duty to keep things moving there. We are sorry to hear of Conductor Derland’s death. Business is good, “spuds” and coal moving lively. "Ba." Mississippi River & Bonne Terre Ry. There has been no write-up from this "pike” for some time. Bro. Williams, third Herculaneun, relieved Bro. Gricshaber on first awhile. Bro. Theisen, second, resigned, relieved by Bro. Richardson. Bro. Thei- sen, is working for the St. Joe Lead <fo. there. C. E. Giebler, a new man, is agent at Festus, vice C. Dashwal, resigned. Mr. Eaton, formerly helper at Leadwood, relieved Telegrapher Palmer, who went to Plattin agency until Bro. Williams, who has been working 'round about St. Louis all summer, can be checked in. It would be nice if we had the five-day limit here as on other roads. Wonder who's at fault that we don't have it. J. Hood was on second dispatcher’s trick a few days recently on account of Mr. Spain's wife being sick. Glad she has regained her health. Bro. Milne, Doe Run, has been batching several weeks while waiting for relief, to join the Mrs., in the country. C. B. Acuff, agent Leadwood, has resigned. This job is worth $75 and commission. Do you notice any difference in the "Fargo” reports, and do you now earn your 10 per cent? The trainmen have received an unsolicited increase of one to five cents an hour, effective October 1st, but we didn’t hear of the agents and operators getting a raise. “United they stand; divided we fall.”. See the point? Perhaps the agents and operators here are satisfied with their present salaries? Let’s have a few words in the journal every month. Maybe it will wake some fellow up. It must do some of us lots of good to read what the other fellows have done and are doing and then think — well, just think. A Twelve- Bell Opeeatoe. C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. Minnesota Sr Iowa Division— We hope the boys will put forth greater exer- tion in gathering and sending us news for the journal, as it is hard for one man to get all the happenings over the entire division. It became necessary to again press our "cub-reporter” into service^ in formulating last month’s write-up, for which he has our heartfelt thanks, as well as sym- oiarung aunaay morning, September 14th, bright and early. I attended arf enthusiastic meet- ing in the afternoon at Eau Claire, and also one I” ' ' Th' morning (Monday) Local Chairman Steiner and I rode the way freight from Eau Claire to Cameron, picking up six new members, catching the passenger train at Cameron into Spooner, where we attended another meeting that evening. The next morning we took the 4 a. m. train to St Paul and began active soliciting on the M. & I. Division, putting in the balance of that week between St. Paul and Sioux City attending a meeting at Mankato Saturday night’ and one at Emerson, Neb., the following Sunday! f«heoeTtl^ following week we put in covering the M & I. Division, winding up that Saturday night. We secured many new applications, and also col- lected some delinquent dues. While covering the division, we incidentally dropped in and arranged with Mr. Welch for Bro. Price to hold first Le Sueur, and regret very much that this caused Bro. G. W. Martin, who had been previously assigned to that position, any inconven- lence, as we learn he gave up the house he was living in at Rushmore and rented another at Le Sueur, although we formerly advised him not to take this step. It is remarkable to see the broad-mindedness with which the question of increasing the dues is being handled. From a very great percentage of the membership voting so far, only seven votes have been cast against, the plan. While the com- mittee has not taken sides on this question further than to lay absolute facts before the members, we feel that the seven negative voters have not given the question serious thought. A negative vote means that you are satisfied with present condi- tions and the possibly (to some) slow progress the committee is making, while a vote in favor of the plan indicates that you do not feel that it is right to hamper your committee by the lack of funds. Which ever way the vote goes, it will make no dif- ference to the committee, as it will continue to do your bidding and carry out your pleasure as far as finances will permit, and an increase in the dues will not increase or decrease their salaries. Bros. C. B. Fairfield, R. S. McDonald and R. D. Spencer have rejoined. Bro. E. T. Brady, on side wire at St. James, is making good. Bros. C. F. Brady, of Blakeley, and O. A. Iver- son, of Belle Plaine, were Mankato visitors Octo- ber 18th, the latter leaving a five-spot for a new card. Digitized by Google

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1894 The Railroad Telegrapher. We are indeed pleased to report that our old friend H. D. Chenoweth, of Sioux Falls, now car- ries an up-to-date. We found Bro. Wagner, at Hartford, buried to the eyes with work, and only stopped long enough to tell us that Hartford did more business than Garden City. The boys on the Sioux Falls line are all earning their money; business is extremely heavy out that way, with an exceptionally good crop. Bro. Holmes, Of Madelia, has been transferred to Heron Lake nights, vice Bro. Frantz, now on third Ottawa. Bro. H. C. Vermilyea has taken up his new posi- tion nights at St. Peter. Bro. A. M. Rose, who relieved Bro. C. R. Williams at Minneopa while the latter was attend- ing the funeral of his sister, also relieved Bro. Schneiderlian, of Shakopee, who relieved J. H. Nelson a few days. About forty new members have been initiated into the Order during the past month as a result of the various local chairmen covering their divi- sions. There is some good material left on the outside yet, though. Former Bro. O. A. Shafer is acting agent at Mitchel pending regular assignment. Bro. C. M. Butts is acting cashier, relieved by Mrs. Pugh as telegrapher. A card received from Bro. W. J.' A. Maxfield states that he is leaving Livingston, Mont., for other parts. New automatic block signals are to be installed between Mankato and St. Paul in the spring, we are told. The next step will be double track, we presume, and then we will wonder how we ever handled the heavy traffic on a single track. There are a few delinquents for the present term. Please do what you can to get them in line, as they will be dropped from membership at the end of the year if not paid up by that time. Bro. and Mrs. Shier are now nicely located in their new home at Garden City. Bro. J. A. Axt found it necessary to buy a home in order to get a house to live in at Amboy. T. A. Ross has been appointed agent at Merriam, vice Bro. Spatgen, taking his assignment on third. Cert. 2. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Divine Ruler of the universe has come into our midst and removed the sister of our esteemed brother, C. R. Williams, Miss Abbie Williams; therefore be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the power over which we have no control and extend to the bereaved family the heartfelt sym- pathy of the members of Division 4 of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. D. O. Tenney, C. H. Cooper, B. J. Funk, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To Officers and Members of Division No. 4:- I wish to thank the officers and members of Division No. 4 for the beautiful floral offerings and their kind words of sympathy in the deepest sorrow of my life, the death of my dear sister, who departed this life September 26th. Fraternally, C. R. Williams and Relatives. Nebraska Division — Mr. Clark, a new man, is relieving R. Wood, who went to South Cut, vice Dennis, gone with the Western Union at Omaha. Bro. Hartson, Winside, was off two weeks, re- lieved by Agent Bro. Beales, from Magnet, and he by Bro. Colum. R. Wood relieved Flias, who relieved O. Wood at *‘C” while off to register. Bro. Coyle was relieved while at Valentine to register by a former agent, now State Represent- ative. Bro. Hamblin also went to Valentine to try to snare one of Uncle Sam’s quarter sections of sand hills. The schedule reads: “The bulletin is to be issued the tenth of each month.” If any brother does not get one, he should ask at the superintendent’s office for it, so there will be no chance for a slip-up. Bro. Schaller, of Fordyce, was married at Ewing, Neb., October 14th. Congratulations. Mr. Heyer was relieved at Pender by Mr. Mc- Henry on account of improper blocking. Don’t forget to block all trains the required ten minutes on this division where we have no other system of blocking. On branch or main line, even if you know there is no train following for hours, do this, as it leads to carelessness if you do not, and you may be in a position later at some station where trains are more numerous and let one by causing serious trouble. Get the habit of blocking and it will be as natural as going home to meals. “Safety first” is what the company requires of us, and we should practice it. If any brother has been sick or off on a visit and the fact has not been mentioned in this issue, there is no one to blame but yourselves, for I have asked you time and again through these columns to send the local chairman any items you may know of. Please bear this in mind in the future. Extra relief agents and telegraphers are so scarce on this division that it is-hard to get off even for a few dkys. Bro. Glade, of Hubbard, has been off several days. Bro. Stevan went to Bancroft for a few days. Bro. Willis expects to go there soon, as it is his regularly assigned position. The three or four delinquents left on this divi- sion should get in line before it is too late. They are not only blocking our progress, but arc also injuring themselves. Those of you who have not remitted your dues for the term June 30th to December 31st, 1913, please do so at once. Bro. Hineleine was off thirty days, relieved by Mr. Plumlcigh. Div. Com. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1895 Northern Division — Local Chairman Steiner is back at Deer Park, after a week or so spent in organization. Bro. F. Payson is again at Barronett, after relieving agents along the line. He did not fall in love with the prospects held out to him in Mr. Poole’s office. Mr. McCabe was over the line on a tour of in- spection recently. The uniform inspector made one of his rounds a few days ago, taking a little of the money the boys had saved up to buy coal this winter. The brothers Sauleen were off a few days to attend the burial of their brother at Trego, who has been lingering along between life and death ever since the sad affair at Trego nearly a year ago. The brothers and family have our sincere sympathy. Bro. Sauleen, at Deer Park, was re- lieved by Mr. Kozlick, brother to the agent at Haugen. Bro. Sauleen, at Barronett, was relieved by Bro. Brown, who, on his return, relieved J. II. Reed at Solon Springs second, who was later relieved by J. Burnett at Turtle Lake second, and relieved Bro. Kromroy at Solon Springs. “Ye Scribe” was laid up with the grippe a few days the first of the month, and no operator being available, Bro. Jacobs had to work first trick as well as attend to his duties as agent. Bro. A. B. Crowell went from Boardman to Holcombe to relieve Agent \V. T. Hatch, now at Boardman. L. W. Crego left Rice Lake without leave. H. Enger bid in Cumberland third, vice Bro. Wondrowitz, who relieved Bro. Nordholm at Clayton when he bid in Lakeside. Bro. A. E. Anderson, of Bayfield, has resigned. Someone please go after the application of Mr. Filby, the new man at Duluth. Bro. A. Sr Johnson, third Spooner, on a six months’ layoff, is now in Madison, taking a busi- ness course in the university there and working a trick in the Western Union. There are many changes being made along the line of interest to some of us, and if every brother would notify us when he made a change, we could have a dandy write-up each month. The only as- sistance we received this month was from stations each side of us. Boys along the line, please send in your items. Div. Cor. Eastern District — Bro. House Jacobson, agent Fall Creek, on two months’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Bornkey, and Ray Bigger, Merillan third, off a week, by Bro. Johnson. Our old-time Bro. Sliter, located on a farm near Fairchild, who took in the fair at B. R. Falls, says, “Nothing like the simple life.” Bro. K. C. Jacobson, second Levis, was relieved by Bro. Waldum pending bulletin. The fire which destroyed the union depot at St. Paul has also burned all the tickets r.nd bag- gage in the parcel room. They are now doing business in temporary quarters. We welcome back to the fold Bros. Zank and House Jacobson. Now if Mr. Allen, at Augusta, and Bigger brothers, at Merrillan, will come in. the east end will look like business again. Mr. Allen is now taking in the sights on the western coast, relieved by Mr. Bowers, on this road for two years and still on the outside looking in, when he should be on the inside helping to pay his share. Bro. L. H. Richards has returned from a two months* leave to third East St. Paul. He and Mrs. Richards spent their vacation at the old home in Indiana. Bro. Kottke acted as agent at Hudson while Mr. Roe was laid up in October. The last piece of the new double track has been cut in between Baldwin and Woodville. The trip of Assistant Local Chairman Hurst over the division was very satisfactory in securing sev- eral applications. The men on this division have practically voted as a unit in favor of increasing the dues to $6. This is a result of the thorough explanation given of the matter at the various meetings. If our battles are to be fought, we must furnish the ammunition. Bro. Frost, agent Baldwin, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Myron, and he by Bro. Engebrct- son on first, with Mr. Strasburg on second and Mr. Noe, a new man, on third. Mr. Armstrong, who drew Roberts agency, also Mr. Witt, who drew Hammond agency, promise to make it “Bro.” soon. Bro. Montgomery is relieving our local heavy- weight, Bro. Webster on Menomonie Jet. first, touring the West, accompanied by his family. Cert. 7. Union Pacific R. R. Kansas Division, Eastern District — Bro. W. B. Stokes, from Green to Beloit as operator. Bro. Deighan, senior applicant for Rossvillc, says that building fires and drawing water with the old oaken bucket in the good old winter time didn’t appeal to him, and it’s the steam-heated flat in Junction City for him. R. E. Anderson assigned cast end relief agency, Bro. Wyatt going to Onaga regular. Bro. J. T. Wright, extra at Ogdensburg, re- lieved Bro. Hook at Manhattan and Bro. Dehart at St. Marys. Nothing could have been more pleasing to the membership at large than the manner in which the Topeka and Manhattan vacancies were handled and filled. W. O. Dunn, for eleven years agent at Manhattan, with twenty-eight years’ service to his credit, was assigned Topeka, and Bro. G. W. Car- son, with twenty-four years’ service to his credit, was assigned Manhattan agency. Ft. Riley, Russell and Frankfort are vacant, the latter on account of Bro. Ross having resigned. Three mighty good jobs. Ft. Riley and Russell being in the $150 class and better. » Bro. Smith, general chairman, with Bro. Hughey and Bro. Hook, attended the last meeting of the Kansas City Telegraphers’ Club and heard Fifth Vice-President Manion speak. While we had nothing to do with the putting of the “Man” in Digitized by CiOOQle

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1896 The Railroad Telegrapher. Manion, as Bro. Smith so aptly puts it, Division Six did help put Manion in the job; and after having heard him speak at the club meeting, we are mighty well satisfied with the result. We be- lieve that if every man on the Kansas Division could have heard him speak, he would have gone from the hall with the determination of being something more than a mere card carrier in the Order and would have been boosting those 600 per cent dividends to the 1000 per cent mark. Bro. Owens from Culver to Lawrence extra, relieving Mr. Johnson, and to Linwood, relieving Bro. Engle. Bro. Stout, Bonner Springs, off several weeks, relieved by Bro. Stine. Ever since the day the harmless little message to A. Jung, reading, “Foundation settling under depot at Leavenworth," was bulled by an ambitious “ham" to read, “Found a lion setting under depot at Leavenworth," the Kansas Division has been able to hold its own and keep pretty much in the front row. And time was when we had more than our share of “ham" troubles. Today we are ready to hand the leather medal to the Colorado Division. It seems that a number of officials on the east end of the Colorado are afflicted with night student helpers, and quite recently, according to the little story is going the rounds, No. 135 drove inlo Palco and found the red board on them, and upon inquiring what the trouble might be, was presented with a “31," reading: “C. & E. 135, Palco. Head in on the passing track at Paradise and pick up three cars of wheat for Denver," and for those of you who have not the time to look it up, be it known that No. 135 is a westbound passenger •train and that Palco is some forty miles west of Paradise. According to all reports, the conductor exploded, the engineer fainted, while the dis- patcher chalked up thirty-five minutes’ delay on account of engine failure. Bro. Smith put in three weeks going over the Kansas Division, and while on the Plainville branch had it all made clear to him, not very clear, you know, but “Etta Clear," and if this isn’t clear to you, ask the conductor; that’s what the young lady did. We recently made a little bet with the general chairman that he could not land a certain non- member, who is actually so tight that he spends all his spare time loafing around the corner drug store, hoping the odor of the drugs will cure his cold. Twenty-one years ago, when the first sched- ule was made on the U. P., his job was listed at $45. Today it is good for $85. With a new and revised schedule in effect on the S. P., the D. & R. G. committee, in session at Denver, and the Rock Island committee, meet- ing with the board of mediation in Washington, etc., no one can deny that things are not moving in our part of the country. According to the Kansas City papers, all the roads in that territory show a nice increase in earnings, which, in the face of the severe drouth, means that business is still being done at the old stand, regardless of the fact that the tariff on diamonds and such other necessities of the lowly “op," have been reduced. Bro. A. L. Tyrl and Bro. Burks, Frankfort, were both off, relieved by Bro. Gillham, a new ar- rival. Bro. L. S. Jarboe, R. I. Jet. second, is our latest recruit. Bro. Boyles, Ogdensburg, has returned from his vacation. Bros. Squyers, Bell and Wright were all used on the “OB" job. Bro. C. G. Wood, who relieved Bro. Carson, Ft. Riley, was relieved by Bro. Bramlett. Bro. Pumphrey, Barneston, and Bro. Fernstrom, Cleburne, are being relieved by Bro. Hocken- smith. Bro. Hart, Topeka second, has returned from a leave of absence, Bro. Bramlett relieving. Div. Cor. Kansas Division, Western District— Bro. Feldt, who relieved Agent Hughes at Niles, two weeks on account of sickness, also relieved Bro. Jacobs at Bennington, two weeks. Bro. Weedin relieved Bro. Smith while the latter was in Chicago attending court. Bro. Meier, of Victoria, off a week attending court in Hays as witness, was relieved by Mr. Lin- ville. Bro. Brenner bid in Bunker Hill. Bro. Wade, off two weeks, was relieved by Bro. Bell. Bro. Popplewell, of Ellsworth, bid in second C. R. I.. & P. Jet. We hate to lose “Pop," but he wanted a little more pay to even up on the $11 he lost on the world’s series betting on the Giants. Bro. R. E. Lewis from Sylvan Grove to Culver regular, relieving I. W. Edwards, a new man. Bro. G. A. Parr bid/ in Rossville agency. An- other good man gone to the Eastern District. Bro. Lacy, at Ellsworth, has gone with the Pull- man Company. Here’s hoping Bro. G. H. Smith wins that new hat from Bro. Hook. Prospects bad at present. Details later. It is now Bro. Doherty at Vesper, making this branch solid with the exception of one, whom we think will soon be with us. It is a good time now to get the few nons lined up at the $5 rate for November and December. If the man next to you is not a member, press him a little and he may jar loose from the five. Bro. Weedin, regular relief agent, is relieving Agent McElvain at Chapman, who, although en- joying the recent raise of $5 per month, secured for him by the O. R. T., also other things, can not yet see his way clear to get a card. Cert. 371. Colorado Division, D. P. District — Bro. Gibbs, Speer second, drew Pierce third. Bro. Agee, Ault extra, to Speer third. Bro. Katz is on Pullman second. Bro. Rosenbaum, from the Santa Fe, is on sec- ond Dent. Third there opened October 7th by Bro. I. W. Thompson, from Frederick agency. St. Vrains has been made a two-man job. Bro. Baker, who went there nights, later relieved by Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1897 Bro. Noon, from Winona, where he has been re- lieving Bro. Niswangcr, regular agent, on account of the sickness of his mother. Bro. Baker went to Lupton a few days until bid in by Bro. Hannon. Bro. Link from Hardin to Brighton third on bid, vice Bro. Norris, gone to the S. P. Bro. Brawner back at “UD,” trading with Bro. Kane, “CG,” later reduced to a one-man job. Bro. Kane back again to “UD.” Bro. Skinner, agent Pierce, absent on leave, was relieved by Bro. Easter. Bro. Bill Bailey, Lupton days, bid in Collyer agency. Bro. Brittian worked Brighton third a few days until Bro. Link showed upi General Chairman Smith made a trip over the K. P. and D. P. during September. We were all glad to see him. Bro. Shanafelt working LaSalle second while Bro. Vauginaux is on leave of absence. It will soon be Bro. Wooley at Dacona, when the Denver Northern will be solid. Bro. Stanger, ex-agent Dacona, who visited Bro. Thompson a few days recently, has quit railroad- ing for good. It is now Bro. G. R. Vickroy at Lupton agency. K. P. District— Bro. Noel has returned to Cheyenne Wells nights from a trip east, relieving Bro. McConaha, resigned. In the September write-up I called Bro. Noel “mister” in error. Bro. Noel has carried a card since last March. Bro. Niswanger, on a two weeks’ trip to Denver, was relieved by Bro. Howell, who also relieved George Peterson, agent Grinell, while away getting married, later relieved Bro. R. B. Kimberly, Kit Carson, while on a trip to Kirksville, Mo., to get married. Congratulations. Bro. Howell received a letter from Bro. Nye, at Seattle, -Wash., who has quit railroading. We all wish him success, and hope he will still carry an up-to-date. Bro. Roberts, Sharon Springs, first, on a trip to his home at Fulton, Mo., relieved by Bro. C. A. Vickroy, he by Bro. Sh^w. Shehan, a new man, was on Sharon Springs third a few days. Bro. Dorf was relieved on second there by Mr. Myers, fiom Oklahoma, and returned to Oakley second, reliev- ing Mr. Loomin. On Bro. Roberts' return he relieved Bro. Shaw on Sharon Springs third, who is back as dispatcher’s clerk again on account of heavy business. Bro. Roberts will take the relief agent’s job as soon as he can be relieved. Johnson and Lowry, two new men, are on sec- ond and third Hugo. Bro. Brawner, from “UD,” spent Saturday night and Sunday morning recently at Agate, duck shooting with yours truly. A cordial invitation has been extended to everyone to attend the meeting of the Denver R. T. Club, at the Albany Hotel, October 23d, regardless of whether they are members or not. Everyone who can possibly do so should attend these meetings. They do much towards furthering the fraternal feeling. You will find no better company on the face of this broad earth than among these boys. Lay aside your grouch, put on your mask with the broad grin, and come ahead. Don’t forget our motto: “100 per cent strong — no card, no favors.” . My thanks are due to Bros. Noon, Touhy and Thompson for the D. P. notes, and to Bros. Noel, Howell, C. A. Vickroy and Kimberly for assistance in the K. P. line-up. L. *C. Duenweg, Agate, Colo.* Wyoming Division — Bro. and Sister Horton, first and second Dale Creek, spent October in the East. Bro. H. A. Thompson is back on second Black Buttes, after spending a month in Cadillac, Mich. The new depot at Medicine Bow is completed, and work is begun on a new depot at Walcott. * Bro. Bossenberger, third Hanna, bid in second there. N Bro. Dwight Shedd, Laramie third, on vacation in Nebraska, was relieved by Bro. R. R. Hill, from Rock Springs, who bid in a trick at Laramie. Mr. Anderson, agent Granite Canon, who is enjoying the benefit of a $5 raise, secured in our last schedule, is still without a card. The boys on the Fifth District should see that our motto, “No card, no favors,” is applied to his case. Bro. Dirst, from Sherman, is now at Ft. Steele agency, and a new man from the Chicago Postal is on third Sherman. Bro. H. M. Cravens, second Sherman, will probably go back to old Missouri after a bride shortly. • Bro. Hill is back on first “CY.” According to the Cheyenne papers, Superintend- ent Jeffers has served notice on the B. L. E., B. L. E. & F. and O. R. C. that hereafter em- ployes who violate Rule G will be dismissed and will not under any circumstances be reinstated. In other words, there is no place on the U. P. for the man who drinks. Bro. Shotliff is on a thirty-day visit to relatives in Missouri and Oklahoma. Bro. C. C. Martin, of Buford, assigned Walcott agency. Bro. O. Hill, Rawlins, resigned, has gone to Poteau to visit relatives, and expects to locate in that vicinity. He was relieved by Bro. Spauld ing from the C. B. & Q. Bro. and Sister Wood, while visiting in Arkan- sas, were Relieved by Bro. High and Mr. Davis, both new men. Div. Cor. Canadian Pacific Ry. Ontario Division — NOTICE. An understanding has been reached with the management that Sunday is no longer to be con- sidered a working day. A week, in the meaning of the schedule, is now six days. Broken time will be figure! on the number of working days in the month. For instance, October is a 31 -day north with four Sundays, which leaves 27 working days. A telegrapher who works fifteen of these clays will receive pay for fifteen twenty-sevenths of the Digitized by CiOOQle

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1898 The Railroad Telegrapher. month, and the man who relieves him for twelve twenty-sevenths. All overtime is to be figured on a 26-day month. A telegrapher taking his two weeks' holidays in October would be allowed twelve twenty-sevenths of the month. Yours fraternally, A. E. Chapman, Local Chairman. District No. One — I would appreciate it very much if some of the boys east of North Ray would send me a few items. Would also like to hear from the boys up the Soo branch. Recent changes in Sudbury: Bro. W. R. Spencer acting as relief dispatcher; Dispatcher Bro. H. C. Taylor back after three weeks’ trip to Toronto and London, Ont.; Bro. J. M. Powell back dispatching again, after acting agent at Barnesdale for three months on account of his health; Bro. L. It. Vicary, from the Soo nights, working a trick in “SJ” again; Bro. A. F. Spence on holidays for a couple of weeks. That is “some office” the boys in “SJ” are going to have in the new building shortly. It will be equipped with fifteen wires. Bro. J. A. Cusack returned recently from three weeks* trip to Orillia, Sarnia and Detroit, Mich. Chief Operator Bro. Crabbe is back, after a short rest-up on account of his health. Remember the news items, and send them to our local chairman. We all like to see a good write-up. Cert. 3182. London and Windsor Subdivisions' — The regular meeting, held in Harding Hall on October 18th, was very poorly attended. Boys, you should turn out just the same as when schedule negotiations are being discussed. It means about the same. You fellows who can go and don't show very poor support for your local chairman. If these meetings drop off in the near future, it will be remarked: “I wonder why Arthur don't call a meeting;” so now attend while they are on. Wc are sorry to chronicle the illness of Bro. F. Xicholls, who is undergoing an operation for appendicitis; also Bro. E. J. Worth, who recently met with a very painful accident. We all hope for their speedy recovery. Bro. W. J. Moore, relief dispatcher, and Bro. J. Ouellette are now on holidays. Bro. Montgomery has returned from an extended vacation in the prairie provinces. Bro. F. H. Stenton, who spent a pleasant vaca- tion on the Amcrifcnn side, shot a “bald-headed” eagle, and had the pleasure of visiting the general offices of the O. R. T. in St. Louis. Bro. J. W. Collins, of Limvood, was relieved by Bro. Murray while on tin* sick list. Bro. Maxwell, of Waterdown North, is on holi- days. Bro. I’atterson, of Auburn, was relieved by Bro. Wallace. Bro. Hughes, of Hrindale, was relieved by Bro. Murray while on his wedding trip. Bro. Arscott, North Appcn. also away to he coupled, was re- lieved by Bro. Wallac *. The brothers all extend congratulations. Bro. Snell relieved Bro. Bannerman at Moffatt. Bro. Smith goes to Cooksville nights, and Bro. Cooper to Milton nights. It is expected that the double track from Isling- ton will be ready for operation by the end of November. The London Subdivision dispatchers have had a very busy summer. A few of the boys have not yet paid their dues for the present term. It is a mistake to let them run too long, especially those carrying insurance in the M. B. D. Div. Cob. Chapleau and White River Divisions — Bro. John F. Sullivan, Sr., yardmaster at Chap- leau, has been appointed assistant division corre- spondent for the Chapleau and White River Dis- tricts to assist Bro. Bates. Mail him whatever news you can by the twentieth of each month or mail it to Bro. Bates, so we can be represented in the journal regularly every month. ' Fraternally, J. A. Hogg, Local Chairman. We are glad to learn that Bro. Soule, our popu- lar agent at Pogma, who was struck by a mail bag being thrown from No. 1 a short time ago, is on the road to recovery. Bro. Soule had a narrow escape. Mr. Dougherty, of Metagama, will soon be a brother. This is good news. There arc a few more on the district who should come in and con- tribute their share towards maintaining our beloved Order, which has procured for us the best schedule in the world. Bro. J. W. McVey, third Chapleau passenger station, is on a two weeks’ trip to his home in Mis- souri. Bro. Bolton, of Hobon, is working first, Sister Sullivan second and Bro. F.reeborn third. Our division correspondent, Bro. M. U. Bates, is enjoying his vacation, accompanied by Mrs. Bates. He needs a good rest from the arduous duties as agent at Pardee. Our popular senior dispatcher, Bro. A. C. Bar- ker, who for the past thirteen years has been one of the mainstays of the Lake Superior Division as well as of the Order, has resigned to accept a better position with the I. R. C. Railway, and will be located at Moncton. He left for his new field on Monday, October 6th. On Saturday even- ing, October 4th, a banquet was given in his honor at the Y. M. C. A. parlors, Chapleau, at which he was presented with a beautiful $45 traveling bag and Mrs. Barker with a $25 toilet set, upon which her monogram was engraved. The five brother- hoods were represented — Bro. J. McAdam repre- senting the B. of L. E., Bro. Card the B. L. F. & E., Bro. Silas McDonald the Trainmen, Bro. Pearson the O. R. C., and Bro. J. A. Hogg the (). R. T. Each of these gentlemen made an appro- priate speech portraying Mr. Barker’s good qual- ities and excellent character. Mr. C. W. Lott, our esteemed assistant superintendent, acted as chair- man, and Bro. J. F. Sullivan, Jr., yardmaster at Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1899 Chapleau, made the presentation address. Bros. M. U. Bates, John Hayes, W. Killens, W. Me* Craw, W. McMullen, Mayor Nicholson and W. McAdam, also made appropriate addresses. Bro. Bates* response to the toast, “The Ladies,” was especially effective and eloquent. The committee consisted of Bros. Faught, Killens and Sullivan, Sister Ruth Sullivan selecting the gifts. While we miss Bro. Barker greatly on the Lake Superior Division, yet we feel gratified that he has secured a better position, where he will have a broader field to exercise his great , ability as an up-to-date railroad man and an excellent gentle- man. At the opening, Mr. Lott, assisted by the entire company, sang “God Save the King” in a beautiful manner. Our worthy chief, Bro. J. P. Johnson, addressed the gathering upon the good qualities of Bro. Barker, eloquently going over Bro. Barker's good work while with us here and giving him the praise he so justly deserves. Bro. Johnson’s address was clearly the* hit of the even- ing. Third Trick Dispatcher R. Taylor also added hik testimony to Bro. Barker’s great worth in a very fitting speech. Mr. Taylor may soon be ad- dressed as “brother.” Bro. William Stack, of Callybogie, Ont., bid in Esher nights. Bros. George Johnson and John F. Sullivan, Jr., have the day and night tricks at Devon, end of double track. Third Trick Dispatcher A. J. Dilley, of the White River District was married October 4th to a young lady in Chapleau, and the happy couple went to Burlington, Vt., for their honeymoon. Mr. Dilley has sent in his application. Rumor has it that Second Trick Dispatcher Jack Doolan, of the White River District, will soon become a bene- dict also. Bro. Doolan is a fine young man, and any girl should be proud to get him. Bro. E. W. Craine, message man at Chapleau, has his new house nearly finished, and it is rumored that he, too, is going to follow in Bro. Doolan’s steps. Bro. W. G. Brinton, first trick dispatcher on the Chapleau District, has been enjoying a visit from his father during the past two weeks. Bro. Joe Fornier, of Esher, bid in Nemegos agency and likes it very much. Now, brothers and sisters, with a good force on the correspondence staff and two typewriters ready for business, we want you to send us some items for the journal. We will do the rest. Don’t forget us. Bates and Sullivan, Division Correspondents. West End, District Five — Our regular monthly meeting was held in Arnprior on Saturday evening, October 18th, with Bro. Eagen, assistant local chairman, in the chair. The other brothers were: Boyes, of Stittville; Leslie, Carlcton; Fitzgerald, Almonte; Hogan, Arnprior; N. Smith, Braeside; Usher, Sand Point; Gibbons and Healey, Renfrew; Foley, Pembroke, and Dickson, Petawawa. Cobden was the only station not represented. The boys were all very much disappointed in not seeing Bro. Jelly, of Arnprior, out. We have started the ball rolling, boys; now let us keep it going. We all enjoyed the meeting, even though it was a little hard to get off. If things turn out in accordance with the important business transacted at this meeting, we will all be carrying a high banner. We are sorry to hear of the illness of Bro. Appleby, Cobden days. He is now in the hos- pital at Pembroke. Beys, if there is anything we can do for anyone else, let us know and we will get busy. Bro. Becket, who relieved Bro. Appleby, was relieved by Bro. Hill nights. Bro. Foley gets Pembroke days, and Bro. Healey Renfrew days»on bid. Leo is happy and contented; likewise Bro. Healey, as he is now near Renfrew “central.” Bro. Hogan) Arnprior days, relieved Bro. Jamie- son, the agent there for his holidays around home. He took a little trip up the Eganville branch to renew old acquaintances. Bro. White, of Eganville, was relieved by Bro. Healey for two weeks* hunt near home. Bro. Lawson is welcomed back after a six weeks’ holiday; Bro. Dickson returning to Petawawa agency. Bro. Usher, agent Sand Point, and wife are looking forward with pleasure to the comple- tion of the new station, with more comfortable quarters. Bro. Fitzgerald has returned to Almonte nights, after relieving Bro. Dever at Smith Falls on his holidays. We hope for a nice turn-out at our next meeting, the third Saturday in November, at Arnprior. Boys, let us all make a special effort to be there. Cert. 1670. Manitoba Division , District One — Did not get any news from any of the boys this month. Most of them are back again from their holidays, and the wheat rush is now in full swing. Bro. Guay and wife, of Ingolf, and Bro. Cloutier and wife spent several weeks in Winnipeg during their holidays. Bro. Harvey Taylor has been in the St. Boni- face Hopital for the last two weeks with typhoid fever. I was supposed to get a report of the last meet- ing at Kenora, October 4th, but the brother who was secretary at the meeting apparently failed to send it. Keep after the new men, boys; there are plenty of them now. Cert. 765. Alberta Division, District One — The meeting called on August 7th was attended by twenty-seven members, also by General Chair- man Robertson. This was the first meeting to be called on this district in several months, and a number of matters of importance were taken up. As there were so many complaints at the meet- ing in regard to positions not being bulletined, Bro. Thom was given a list of them, and the fol- lowing were the successful applicants: Bassano agency, Bro. Beiber; days, McGillis; nights, C. G. Taylor; Strathmore days, J. V. Arenson; nights, C. R. Moore; day positions — RedclifT, A. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1900 The Railroad Telegrapher. McNeille; Gull Lake, L. R. Goodwin; Brooks, T. F. Cain; Tabor, J. G. Heatherly. Medicine Hat first train wires, A. S. Blair;* second, C. E. Lister; third, T. M. Hamlin; first side table, G. E. Chudleigh, second, H. D. Patterson; Lethbridge first, R. H. Ruthledge; second, W. H. Blair; third, R. H. Davidson; night positions — Carlstad, James Boston; Bow Island, G. McMann; Seward, W. S. Snair; Southesk, A. H. Goodwin; Crowfoot, L. D. Handheld; Walsh, J. W. Brown; Tompkins, G. Whitney; Bowell, R. L. Conn; Maple Creek, N. H. Gardner. No bids on Gull Lake, Langdon and Tabor nights. Bro. Robertson gave the boys an idea of the general scope of the recent Baltimore convention and dwelt on a number of interesting topics in regard to the advancement of the Order in the last year, calling our attention to the great strides wc had made in securing our last schedule. Bro. McEwen followed Bro. Robertson and spoke in regard to the duty of every agent and operator properly handling car reports, showing that a very little work on these forms not only saves them- selves work, but also helps the dispatchers at this time of the year, when everyone employed in the telegraph service is exceedingly busy. Cert. 3014. Alberta Division , District Two — It is small encouragement to our officers to sec so few of the boys turn out as was the case at our last meeting, held in Red Deer. We all know that these meetings take place on the third Sunday in each month, either in Calgary or Red Deer, and there is no reason why more can not be pres- ent. If any brother is not notified, he can easily ascertain where the next meeting will be held. Possibly the fact that our latest schedule is such a good one causes the membership to rest easy in the belief that it is best to “let well enough alone,” but it is only by attending the meetings that we can keep in touch with what is going on and learn of the interesting matters continually transpiring. We are glad to see Bro. Hall back at Alix from his extended honeymoon. Bro. A. C. Moore, agent Castor, off for a few days’ shooting, was relieved by A. R. McCue. Bro. A. J. Taylor is back at Coronation, looking much better for his three months’ vacation in the East. Bro. W. H. Routledge bid in and has taken up his duties at the newly opened agency at Consort, relieved at Red Deer third on bid by Bro. L. Wilfong. Bro. L. G. Tallman, agent Gadsby, on a six weeks’ trip East, was relieved by Bro. D. F. Green. Best wishes to Bro. “Bob” Mcllveen, now on his wedding trip. The writer was struck by the article in the last issue on the question of the membership of train dispatchers. This seems to be a matter the im- portance of which can not be overestimated, and one which should he taken up courageously by all the committees of the several roads. There seems no valid reason to prevent all dis- patchers being allowed within our ranks and many reasons why they should be. The plea that a dis- patcher becomes an official of the company from the date he commences to handle the movement of trains will not bear examination. The dispatchers on the Canadian Pacific are, with few exceptions, good members of the Order, but none of the operators presume on that account to expect any undue favors from them or to be less zealous in their duties. The reverse is, in fact, the case, for most of the boys will give more prompt and willing service to a dispatcher whom they know to be a member than to a non-member. By all means, let this question be taken up strongly, and let every committee which goes up for a new schedule make the admission of dis- patchers to our membership one of the principal features of their negotiations. Cert. 962. British Columbia Division, District One — Bro. Keech, agent Field, on a month’s holi- days, was relieved by C. Foster, from Revelstoke pit. Bro. Withler, days Field passenger station, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. J. A. Taylor, extra, from Clanwilliam. Bro. Porter, Golden, off.a few days, was relieved by Bro. Kirk; Glenogle office closed during the latter’s absence. Bro. Wallen, nights Salmon Arm, on leave of absence, was relieved by Bro. Ireland, who later bid in the new agency at Clanwilliam. Bro. Williams, from Mileage 128, bid in the new agency at Cambie, relieved by Bro. Helmcr, from Craigellachie washing plant. Bro. Becker is relieving Local Chairman Bro. Belding, Sicamous, on leave, camping and fishing on Shuswap Lake. Bro. Kennedy is relieving Bro. Hanna, third “BY,” who is relieving Bro. Story on first, on leave. Bro. Milton, extra “BY,” and Mr. Britt, extra Field yard, exchanged positions, Milton get- ting third “FD” on bid. We still find a stray non here and there to hold us back from making a record with a solid district. Taft, Craigellachie and Pritchard are not yet solid. Several sets of applications have been sent them, and we hope they will soon fall in line and be fair to the rest of us. They are shar- ing in» the benefits of our schedule and we expect them to do their part. The boys are talking up a meeting to commem- orate the anniversary of our new schedule. It has been nearly a year since we have been together, and a good attendance will be assured. Acknowledgments to Bro. Wilson, at Sicamous, for west end notes this month. Cert. 2899. New York Central & Hudson River Ry. Rlcctric Division — Our regular night meeting on October 8th was not very well attended. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1901 can't get through 125th street as far as the meet- ing room. Our morning meetings are better pat- ronized, the one on October 22d bringing out a good working force. Two candidates for member- ship were accepted, interesting matters were dis- cussed and important business attended to. The meeting, a very pleasant one, was presided over by Chief Kneipp, with his usual snap and vigor. The second and third-trick men have more leis- ure in the morning hours, and drift into the meet- ings for an argument and a smoke in good com- pany. As a result, most of the business of this division is put through at that time. Before this is printed the tickets for our ball and entertainment will be on the market. This is a worthy object with a good time attached, and we should all try to mix in the good time and be thankful if we never have to draw on the benefits. The financial standing of our Sick Benefit Fund is splendid, thanks to those who have supported us in the past and to whom we can promise some- thing better and better every year. Bro. Jagger, our local chairman, has few equals when it comes to hard work, untiring interest, pleasing results in adjusting grievances, and last, but not least, bringing in the nons. Bro. Bowdish has gone on his semi-annual vacation, which is to end sine die. Is this the brother who spoke of going to the Thousand Islands and stopping a day on each island? Send us a card from each one, George. Did anyone notice that boomer up the line reporting two en- gines with tanks coupled as “looking both ways?" Travel may be hard on the sole, but it builds up the vocabulary. It’s also a fine thing to see the country, but seeing the paymaster with monotonous regularity has its advantages, and seniority is a good thing to have in the family. Bro. Hayden is back from his vacation, looking fit to hold down the viaduct for some time to come. Bro. Kahn should be able to qualify for freight trainmaster after his experience juggling freights at “KY.” Bro. R. J. O’Brien's mother passed away re- cently, and his many friends wish to extend their sympathy. That it was not noted in these columns earlier was an inadvertence. Bro. Joe Lewis has taken his new job at “MJ.” Philosophy’s philosophy, an’ logic’s much the same. An’ all of it’s just patiently a-workin’ out the game. There’s good an’ bad in everything, an’ most of all in men, And none’s so good an’ none’s so bad as others might have been. Local Cor. Electric Division Notes — Mr. Hoyt, on -» week’s vacation, was relieved by Bro. Alrutz, and Bro. Connors by Bro. Magley. Later Bro. Alrutz also enjoyed a week’s vacation himself, and relieved Bro. Roselle also for a week. It will soon be Bro. Buchard at “WW,” also Bro. Buchard at second “HA.” Bro. Rubin, recently married in Boston, is on a two months’ honeymoon, relieved by Mr. Hynes, and Bro. Downing, also recently married at White Plains, is enjoying a two weeks’ honeymoon, re- lieved by Bro. Fennessy. Be careful not to ground the wires, as it results in serious detention to business. If you have not remitted for your card, do so at once, before you are tagged “bad order’’ and sent on the “rip rack.” Mr. Cronk has made enough coin since he has been appointed agent at Crestwood to erect a new house. We should see that he gets a card. The special meeting called October 6th by Bro. Shields was very well attended. All the brothers interested in the legislative bo^rd were there, but only about twelve from Division 8. Most 6f those present were from Divisions 44 and 29. Positions now up for bids are: Signalmen — “HS” and “MY” third, $74; “VN" second, $79. Extra signalmen .(report all tricks), $78.50, and “NS” ticket clerk days, $53.50. Mr. Buchard, on a week’s vacation, was relieved by Mr. Rice^ Tickets will soon be out for our ball in January. Every brother should do his best to make it a suc- cess. Men who have been here seven and eight years and do not carry a card should not be treated as “brothers” by our members who work with them month after month. Don’t forget our motto: “No card, no favors.” Try the argument that wins and note the effect. Brothers, send me a few items for next month’s write-up, and when through with your Telegra- pher pass it on to some non. Its contents will do him good. Our meeting on Monday evening, October 13th, was not very well attended. We only meet once a month, brothers. Try to show a little more interest in them. The affairs of the Order are your affairs. I hope every station man and tower- man will be present at the meeting on November 10th. Bro. Collins and “BP” went to the Bronx Park Zoo recently to see the polar bears do the “tango.” Div. Cor. Hudson Division — The seventh annual 8-hour ball at Poughkeepsie, October 16th, was one of the largest and most suc- cessful ever held by this division. Over one thou- sand were present. The decorations were grand, and everyone attending, as well as all the news- papers of the city, pronounced it the finest ball held in Poughkeepsie this season. Bro. Lasher, of S. S. 62, sold over $40 worth of tickets for the ball, and was given a vote of thanks at the meeting on Tuesday night for being the highest man selling tickets. Bro. Lasher cer- tainly is a hustler, and it would be well if some of the other brothers would follow his example in working for the welfare of the Order. Bro. Schwarts, of the Electric Division, says if we ever get the two days off a month, he will spend them taking lessons (on the turkey trot), so he will be able to keep up his end at the next ball with Bro. Pine, as Pine is quite a trotter. The meeting on October 16th was a good one, and was very well attended. 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1902 The Railroad Telegrapher. Latest assignments are: Bro. Boucher, second S. S. 42; A. N. Loring, S. S. 55; W. Gadeaka, third S. S. 72; Bro. Witt, third S. S. 63; Bro. W. F. McGranaghan, second S. S. 46. Bro. B. X. Hallenbeck, of the dispatcher’s office, who has been off about seven months on account of sickness, is now at his brother’s at Ravena, N. Y., improving in health, and expects to return to work about November 1st. Bro. Rugman is to be night yardmaster at Poughkeepsie again this fall and winter, and the leverman job at S. S. 59 is up for temporary bids. Bro. Burger, assistant agent at Hyde Park, is assisting Bro. Southerland in getting over his ter- ritory giving the agents their annual vacations. Bro. Dunn, of Poughkeepsie ticket office, who was on the sick list at Vassar Hospital for a couple of weeks, is back again, much improved in health. We have a number of extra men with us now, whom we expect to join as soon as they get a “steady trick.” Keep after them, brothers. Bro. Dedrick, second at S. S. 62, bid in third S. S. 53, and Bro. Baker, 1st S. S. 61, goes to second S. S. 62. Bro. O. O. Grove, of S. S. 51, has resigned to go in business down in Jersey. We wish him suc- cess in his new field. Bro. John Toone, third at S. S. 53, bid in first at S. S. 45. Bro. Groupe, S. S. 89, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Boucher, who also relieved Bro. Cook, S. S. 89, and Bro. Donnelly, S. S. 89, off for eye test. Bro. J. P. Colwell, S. S. 90, off for some time on account of his wife’s illness, was relieved by Bro. Witty and others. Bro. McManus, S. S. 88, off on account of sick- ness, was relieved by Bro. Hodson, from Hudson, who also relieved Mr. Coleman, S. S. 95, on vaca- tion. Bro. Bob Dedrick, S. S. 62, got third S. S. 53 on bid. One of our brothers suggested that some of our brothers who have wives, mothers and sisters at home with them get together and start the Ladies’ Auxiliary on this division. It would be a good thing for them and for us also. Throwing at the “dodging coon’’ at a recent firemen’s celebration at Hyde Park caused Scotty McNiven, from “GN,” to invest in a new lid. A careless flinger put his fist through Mac’s brand new covering. We have a number of extra men now, and the chances of getting off should improve. Bro. G. T. Way, off three days, relieved by Mr. Loring, expects to tajee a few days “deer” hunting at Tuppcr Lake shortly. Bro. D. J. Burns, S. S. 58*4, off five days, was relieved by Bro. Everett, and Bro. Quinn, third 71, off two weeks, by W. E. Smith. Bro. Tucker, S. S. 37, was off two weeks, re- lieved by Bro. Witty. Bros. Kiley and Mooney are back on their re- spective jobs again; work on the Peekskill draw being tied up now. Bro. Cummings bid in “Spike. We are sorry to lose Mich a faithful and active member. He very seldom missed a meeting and took especial delight in attending and taking a part. Bro. Cannon is on first S. S. 65 pending bids, W. E. Smith relieving him on third there. Bro. Witty entertained his brother, a navy elec- trician, a few days recently, showing him the sights in Poughkeepsie. The ticket agertcy at Cold Spring has been abol- ished, Bro. McGranaghan having bid in second S. S. tower 46. A. A. S., Div. Cor. W es tern Division — October 18th was regular meeting day in Roches- ter and the attendance at both morning and even- ing meeting was something to be proud of. This was partly due to the fact previously announced that Bro. Ben Morey, our well-known general chairman, would be present. Another drawing card for the evening meeting was the announcement that A. J. Zwilling, our chief signalman, was to be present and address the boys, but he was unavoidably detained owing to t some special business coming up at the last moment. General Secretary and Treasurer A. E. Blim and Local Chairman W. P. Mansell were on hand at both the morning and evening meetings. / Bro. Morey gave a very interesting explanation of the methods used in handling grievance cases, and told how a plan he had devised was working out satisfactorily in getting quicker and better results for all concerned. No doubt Bro. Morey would be glad to explain his plan for the benefit of other general chairmen who might be interested. Interest in the two-day relief law is quite strong, and Bro. Morey informs us that cases prepared in Albany and Rensselaer Counties against the rail- road would be prosecuted by the district attorneys of those counties as soon as possible. There are many reasons why this law would be an advantage to the company, but the fact that it will cost a few thousand dollars a year overcomes the argu- ments in favor of the improvement. Two days relief with pay would not make our salaries equal to that of an office employe of a business concern who does not shoulder one-tenth of the responsi- bility placed upon us. This road has adopted the “Safety First’’ slogan, and the officials seem quite anxious that we should take every possible precaution to avoid accident. A man who works every day in the week for a year or two at a stretch is not going to be as efficient and as alert on his job as the man who has a break in the monotony of his daily work once a month. Only, one-third of the men in our department — the day men — are working under natural conditions. Two-thirds of us have to get our sleep when we can, cat our meals at different hours than the ordinary man, and live an upside- down life in general. If some of the “men higher up” who control the policy of the road in cases of this kind would do as T. M. Osborn, of Auburn, did when he wished to investigate the condition of convicts in State prisons, forget their positions for a month, take a job in a tower and follow the routine of the ordi- nary towerman for that time they would no doubt Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1903 go back to their offices with the conviction that our two-day relief law is a just necessary one, and have no trouble in explaining to the stockholders and directors why it would be to the advantage of the company to comply therewith. The Grim Reaper recently has taken three of our men: Bro. Carl Clow, who was taken sick at "DW” DeWitt, went to his home at Fairport and died within a week. Bro. Clow was a very well liked man among the boys. On September 30th, Bro. Mulvey, “FC” DeWitt, was found dead in the canal at Syracuse, with a cut in his head. He was an old-timer, having worked for the company many years. Bro. Jim Hayes, aged 56, whose “rights” dated back to before our time, also passed away in October. He had been in poor health for some time and was at Genesee Junction on the West Shore for many years; later he was at Pitts- ford days, on the West Shore. The relatives of the deceased brothers have the sympathy of all the boys along the line. A number of the brothers have established a precedent in attending the October meeting at Rochester, and it is hoped they will follow it by coming to each meeting there in the future. Surely you can all spare one day out of sixty for the purpose of bettering your conditions. The meeting, hall is the place to talk things over and find out where we stand on questions affecting our interests. If you have an idea bring it along and see how it takes with the boys. If you have none come anyway and see what you think of others’ ideas. S. A. M.. Norfolk & Western Ry. Shenandoah Division, Hagerstoum to IVinston, ineluding the Pumpkin Vine. Bro. H. C. Bradey bid in second “DO,” Bro. Heslit bid in relief agent. Bro. Pugh, on first Troutville, during the can- ning season, was called home on account of his wife’s illness. We hope she is better. Bro. Powell, second Troutville, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Fringer. Bro. Hawkins, third Buchanan, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by R* E. Bryant, who will soon be with us. Bro. H. R. Young, agent Henry, while attending the fair, was relieved by Bro. Skinnell. Bro. Henderson, on first “KN” pending bulletin, is relieving Bro. Wiseman at Buena Vista, who has sickness in his family. We all hope them a speedy recovery. Bro. J. O. Dillard, first Buchanan, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Pugh; and Agent Sheetz there, on vacation, by Bro. H. H. Burks. Bro. Vines, second at Lithia, was on the sick list for several days, Bro. Lane, agent, doubling.. Bro. Hayth bid in third Midvale vice Bro. Flaherty who held it. It is now Bro. Humpries again working a trick at Midvale. We are as glad to hear from a brother as a mother from her long lost son. Bro. Gentry is doing relief work, with Bro. Spedden on first, Bro. Helm on second and Bro. Cross on third “FO.” Pine Hall second and Bassett agency, both good jobs, are on bulletin. Bro. O. H* Grubbs has gone to Hot Springs for his rheumatism. I have written a number of the north end boys for news without any results. Bro. C. W. Athey, second Riverton, is to be married shortly. We wish him good luck. The boys still on vthe unpaid list should pay up at once. Many thanks to Bros. Roy Vines and Ramsey for items. Come again. “XN,” Cert. 1044. Michigan Central R. R. East Toledo and Bay City Divisions — Our annual party is to take place at 8:00 p. m., November 18th, at Prismatic Hall, No. 140 First street, Detroit. We expect a fine time. The Michigan Central towermen, a mighty good bunch of boys, are nearly solid. They are live wires at our meetings in Detroit every third Mon- day evening each month. Those w'ith us at recent meetings were Bros. Wm. E. Bell, Wm. N. Carter, Jozef Ferri, Ulysses G. Feaster, Frank Knoff, Lorenzo W. Mills, Silas W. Osborn, James Roberts, John Roberts, Jacob A- Speier, Frank L. Stuart, We enjoy the cheery, optimistic presence of these brothers at our meetings. They put new life into them and we hope they will enjoy them as much as we and continue to be present in increasing numbers. Bro. Henry M. Senff is now night chief dis- patcher at Detroit. We all rejoice at his pro- motion. “F” Detroit is nearly solid. Let’s make it unanimous. Bro. Martin J. Carey has resigned and is now in the insurance business with offices in the Elks’ Temple building. He has been training for several years, studying and working it as a side line. His legion of friends wish him success. Chiefs W. A. Jackson and S. R. Gregg have been enjoying their annual vacations, Bro. C. L. Towns relieving. There has been some talk of putting a clerk in “F” office to make up train reports and do other clerical work now done by the operators. It will be difficult to get a reliable man to do it cheaper than it is now done. We all mourn with Bro. J. G. Brainard and his family at 'the loss of the son, Wilfred, who died at the home at Wayne after a somewhat extended illness. The boys showed their sympathy by a suitable floral piece and those who could do so attended the funeral. Among our recent of the new brothers are: Marshall D. Howells and C. H. Miller, “F” De- troit; George E. Lanham, Bach, Mich.; Stewart E. Swanson and Daniel F. Sherrard, South Rock- wood; Edward C. Sherer, agent North Detroit; G. A. Wcismiller, Monroe, and many more. Brothers, Digitized by CiOOQle

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1904 The Railroad Telegrapher. help the local chairman to keep the line-up intact by putting him next to all changes and new ar- rivals. * Bro. Marshall D. Howell, of “F” Detroit, went to Chicago recently and married the “best girl in the world.” Here’s hoping them a long and happy » life. Bro. G. H. Hanlon, third Ann Arbor, is trying dispatching at Jackson; Extra LeValley relieving him. Bro. S. P. LeBlanc, of “F” Detroit, has re- turned from a two weeks’ vacation, Bro. Graves succeeds Bro. Carey as manager at “Z” car shops, with W. A. Burridge as second days and Bro. H. L. Armstrong, regular nights. Bro. G. F. Brinkman, who resigned first tower "J” some time since to enter automobile work, was a visitor at our recent meeting. Bro. G. B. Cotton, agent River Rouge, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Bro. G. W. Hagle. Bro. W. E. Moore bid in Grosse Isle agency, re- lieved on third Wayne Junction by a clerk until the local chairman had the matter adjusted. When you see anything being done contrary to our ar- rangements with the company bring it to the local chairman’s attention. These things usually happen through oversight. Bro. G. F. Shaver, second trick yard dispatcher at Toledo belt, was off a few days recently on business. The "high cost of living,” notwithstanding recent wage increases, seems to be forcing telegraphers out of the service into other occupations in this vicinity of late, among them a number of veterans, our very best men. We hope the day is not far distant when telegraphers will be paid a salary sufficient to enable a self-respecting man to make a life work of it if he wishes and be able to bring up his family in a fairly acceptable way. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, In His infinite wisdom, the Father has seen fit to take from this life and from his sor- rowing parents, brothers and sisters, Wilfred, son of Bro. J. G. Brainard, and Whereas, We can realize to some extent the grief of the family at the loss of this promising young life; therefore be it Resolved, That we offer to Bro. and Sister Brainard and the family the heartfelt sympathy of each and every member of this organization in their their great loss, and be it further Resolved, That these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family and a copy sent for publica- tion in the columns of our official publication, The Railroad Telegrapher. Cyrus E. D$Ronsie, L. D. Rowland, G. A. Thompson, Committee. Saginaw and Mackinaw Dwisions — Bro. McQuaid, wire chief “DI” Bay City, while on vacation and making trip over the road, was relieved by Bro. Adams, and he by Bro. Porter, from third Saginaw, relieved by Bro. R. Stokes, third Wolverine, relieved by Mr. Bunce, a new man, later relieved by Bro. Ansum. Bro. Hemans, Rives Junction, relieving Bro. Smith at Eden, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Wilse. Bro. G. H. Stokes, extra dispatcher, was off a few days recently on account of sickness. Sister Butterfield, first Saginaw, while on vaca- tion visiting in Wisconsin, was relieved by Bro. Porter. Bro. W. J. Stokes, second West Bay City, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Whitney, third there, and he by Mr. Slay- back, a new man. Bro. Sargent, second Owosso, has resinned work again after several weeks’ sickness. Bro. H. A. Ramsey, relief agent, has resigned and gone with the American Express Company in Detroit. Sorry to see “Little Hank” leave us. The boys on our division all like him. Relief Agent Thomas is relieving the freight agent at Bay City, who is taking two months in the West for his health. Bro. Wagner, third Lansing, on vacation in Canada, was relieved by Warner, a new man. Bro. Nowak bid in Chesaning days, relieved on bid at Henderson agency by Bro. S. Compton, from D. & M. general offices in Bay City. Mr. Rainey, in “DI” Bay City for the past two months, has gone with the Western Union. We don’t appreciate these men who, when making $80 to $90 a month, are too poor to buy a card. Bro. Gordon, agent sterling, off a few weeks, was relieved by Bro. De Bar. Bro. F. S. Smith, agent Alger, bid in second Sf. Charles, vice Bro. G. H. Stokes, who bid in second “DI” Bay City. Bro. S. C. Flood, second Wenona yard, is at “DI” Bay City nights. Bro. E. De Bar bid in Oakley agency, vice Bro. Kerby, who took Topinabee agency. Bro. Mead, second Mackinaw City, is taking in western sights, relieved by Bro. Kenrick. Boys, we have only five nons on these two divi- sions. Get busy with those nearest you and we will soon be 100 per cent. Bob. IVest Joliet and Benton Harbor Divisions — Bro. Carlson was off six days, getting his eyes treated, and Bros. Fuller and Boal doubled, no relief being available. Bro. Bradford, who bid in third Galien, is re- lieving Bro. Northrop at “VN” Niles. Bro. Boal, who went to third Galien pending bulletin, was later relieved by Bro. Cole, from the G. T. Bro. Steele, agent Galien, will soon have new headquarters, as the company is repairing the old. freight office. He also has another helper now. The old telegraph office and ticket window, where so many boomers worked and registered their names and certificate numbers, is no more. The new station will be up to date, like the agents and operators there. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1905 Bro. Wilson, second “TY” Michigan City, has returned after a siege of two weeks’ sickness. Bro. Sboop has resigned at Buchanan to accept a position in a bank. We wish him success. Bro. H. A. Thomas is back at *‘BF” St. Joe, after about a year’s absence. Boys, there are a lot of new ones coming among us, and we must see that they are properly lined up. “No card, no favors.” Bro. Boal, extra, is relieving Bro. Cripe at Buchanan for ten days. The word that J. J. Eagan had died suddenly at Hamilton, Ont., came as a great shock to the many friends in this community. Mr. Eagan was agent for the M. C. at St. Joseph, Mich., many years. He was capable, efficient and highly esteemed by all who knew him. His going leaves a place vacant which will be very hard to fill. Though not a member of the O. R. T., he was ever a loyal sup- porter and always ready to uphold our cause. The family have our deepest heartfelt sympathy in this their great bereavement. We are about through with the fruit crop, which is much larger than anticipated at the be- ginning of the season. Sugar beets are now on the move, with an estimated crop of 1200 or 1500 cars for this section, which goes to the sugar fac- tory at Holland, Mich. We understand the company is arranging to in- stall a message phone. Our committee now has the new schedule ready for presentation to the management. “Uncle Dudley.” CARD OF THANKS. To All the Brothers and Friends of Division 16, Michigan Central R. R.: We wish to express our thanks and appreciation of your kindness and financial help during my four months’ sickness. We are grateful and hope to be able to help any brother who is in need. Yours truly, L. F. Mack and Wife. 115 Orange St., Jackson, Mich. Pennsylvania Ry. — Lines East. Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions — The manner in which the nons have been com- ing into the organization during the past few weeks should soon jar something loose on the Pennsy Lines East. Brothers, keep up your good work. You are doing nobly, and all that is wanted at this time is to show the nons the many benefits derived from being in possession of a union card at all times. Be something ;n this world, and don’t let it be said of you after you are gone that the world never misses your going, but rather have it said of you that a hero has left us and it will be a hard job to fill his place. That is the way we want to conduct ourselves along the lines of organization, so that we will be more than a unit in this large world. The entire membership on the Williamsport and Susquehanna Divisions has paid up with the excep- tion of four members, who we hope ere they see this will have done the manly act and pay their dues, thus assisting Local Chairman Bro. Grieb, who is doing all possible to bring this division to the front. It is indeed very gratifying to know that your chairman has, through your assistance, brought this division from a very low ebb in mem- bership to a point today where we can proudly boast of having the second largest membership of any division on the system. By a little more effort on your part it can be brought to the highest point and rank as having the largest number of members. Your chairman has won the first prize in every contest that has been handed out yet by the sys- tem division, which goes to show what can be done when heart and hands work together for a noble cause, and the end is not yet in sight, as there is considerable work to be done, but you all want to get on the job and get busy, showing what fur- ther can be done towards bringing this system division to a point where we can demand what is rightfully ours. Bro. S. H. Young is at his home in Nisbet, confined to bed with inflammatory rheumatism. He has the sympathy of the entire membership. Bro. S. E. Thomas died in the Williamsport Hospital, October 25th, of typhoid fever. He was buried at 2:30 p. m. on Monday, October 27th. A handsome floral design, in the shape of a pillow, with “O. R. T., Division 17” on it, was given by this division. Bros. C. R. Dugan, J. E. Rubendall, C. E. Lacey, P. T. Coyle, W. D. Gresh and C. A. Grcsh acted as pallbearers. Bro. Thomas’ father is still in the hospital, and a small sister at home is seri- ously ill with same disease. The death of ex-member W. M. Forney was peculiarly sad, as he had a large family of small children, and it is regretted that he had allowed his membership to lapse, as it meant so much to his family. No member can afford to allow his membership to lapse. The insurance rate is very nominal, and it should always be in our hearts and minds that death is uncertain. Bros. A. C. Grieb, local chairman, and C. S. Dieffenderfer. assistant local chairman, were two of the pall- bearers. Bro. Posey, Lustig, spent two weeks’ vacation sight-seeing in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York, relieved by A. L. Grimm. Bro. C. A. Fenstermacher is on first “CF” pend- ing bids, and Bro. L. W. Auchmuty on third “GD” temporarily. Bro. H. E. Boyer worked several weeks at "WD” third during the illness of Mr. Ettla. Bro. L. B. McCloskey, third “AQ,” has returned, after being off some time ill. There are quite a few off ill at present. Brothers, I appeal to you again to help me with the write-ups. I can not do it alone. If you have only one item, send it. • “Steve.” IN MEMOR1AM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite vyisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our esteemed brother, S. E. Digitized by Google

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1906 The Railroad Telegrapher. Thomas, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that in the death of Bro. Thomas we have lost a true and loyal brother; therefore, in manifestation of our sorrow and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Williams- port and Susquehanna Divisions of System Divi- sion No. 17, extend to the sorrowing parents and brothers and sisters our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the Order, and a copy sent to Tiie Telegrapher for publication. C. S. Dieffenderfer, C. R. Dugan, J. N. Sponsler, Committee. Allegheny Division- Very little assistance was given me in this write-up. Brothers, try and find time to drop me a few items. Things are moving along slow but sure in our favor. Two very successful meetings were held at Red Bank and Oil City October 9th. Those who heard Bro. Miller at the latter point were very much encouraged. He was unable to reach Red Bank, much to our regret, as he missed the con- nections at Kiski Junction. He will endeavor to be back again in the near future with something good in store for us. The Southern Pacific, with about 1,200 men, has secured a new schedule of $150,000 per year, making the minimum $92.50 because they arc 95 per cent organized and stand together. We can do the same thing for our 4,000 men when we arc equally as well organized, so it' behooves us to get busy with the nons. Bro. J. R. Karnes was badly scared recently when first “VO ' tower was struck by lightning, putting all the phones out of service, destroying the train sheet, etc. Bro. J. A. Lowery, third “VO/* is on the sick list, relieved by Mr. Sallade. Bro. E. H. Smith has returned after an enjoy- able five months* pleasure trip through the west- ern States. Bro. F. E. Wiley bid in third “HY.” Bro. E. J. Kline, second “BO/* displaced Bro. S. R. Hooks on first “ST,” “BO” being made an end of double position. E. O. Cramer is on sec- ond “BO” pending bids. Bro. C. E. Hovis, now <m second Fullerton, was relieved on third “BO*' by F. A. Johns. Bro. C. R. Elliston, while on thirty days’ vaca- tion visiting his parents in Kentucky, was relieved by Bro. T« E. R. Bevington. Bro. J. D. McNamara,, on third Birch, was re- lieved by Craig Hunter on third “ST,” and Bro. F. F. Hilliard was on first Birch while Mr. Pfatf was on first Fullerton. The new double track between Brandon and Big Rock is now in operation. A new tower has been placed at the north end of Sandy bridge with two switches handled by the operators. Sister V. D. Snyder spent her relief day in Pittsburg. I hope the delinquents on this division will pay- up their dues and M. B. D. assessments at their earliest convenience. Either send them to Bro. Nightingale or the whole amount, both dues snd M. B. D., to your local chairman, who will see that your remittance reaches the proper officers. By dropping out. you will never accomplish any- thing. Don’t become discouraged but stick to the good old ship. Wc will soon come out victorious if wc all do our part. Beware of the new organization known as the Pennsylvania Railroad Mutual Benefit Association, its purpose is to disrupt all the railroad brother- hoods. Don’t allow any one to fool you with this kind of dope. Send in all the items you can for the next journal and let’s have a good write-up. Cert. 18. Allegheny Division, Salamanca Branch — Bro. Fornoff relieved C. P. Sloan, first Tenter street, Oil City, when off recently on account of the illness and death of his father at Bradford. Bro. R. E. Billington, first Trunkey, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Extra Giles. Mr. Goodrich, second Red House, was off five days recently on account of the death of his grandfather. All the second and third trick men north of Corydon had to work their relief day for August on account of the illness of Bro. Granger, regular relief operator, as no one was available to take the place of the “Old Reliable.’’ Bt-o. Garin’s wife is on the sick list. We hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. T. W. Pringle spent his relief day in Oil City renewing old acquaintances. Bro. J. C. Lamb also spent his relief day there, and Bro. Linden spent his with relatives at Randolph, N. Y. Bro. S. P. Gilbert has returned to second “SA” . from third “AY.” Bros. Linden, A. F. Gilbert and Cleaver attended the meeting held in Clean, October 10th, and heard Bro. Miller, general chairman. His address put new life into the boys and we are sorry more of them were not present to hear what is going on. Boys, keep after the nons and show them where they are in the wrong by staying on the outside. The number of new men coming on this division lately is very encouraging. Do not wait for one or two to do it all, but all try and do your part and we will soon find out where we stand. Among our recent new members is Bro. C. B. King, from the Salamanca branch. Make him feel the benefit of belonging and give him any assist- ance needed. Don’t forget to send in a few items for the next write-up and have the Salamanca branch rep- resented in the journal each month. Cert. 1694. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1907 Sunbury Division — Bro. A. D. Ludwig, third “NK” tower, «on a week’s vacation, was relieved by Bro. Robinholt. Bro. E. W. Trexler, of Pratt, N. M., recently sent me several papers regarding organization affairs in that vicinity. They are gladly appre- ciated. Some of the nons have also been taking exten- sive vacations recently but are still too poor to join. The Pennsylvania Mutual Benefit Association, which certain employes of the Pennsylvania com- pany are exploiting among the employes, is simply another organization whose purpose is to disrupt. We have in our various union crafts, in which almost every employe is eligible, if he so desires, all the benefits necessary. What we want is harmony and men who will stick with the true bonds of union fellowship. Too many brothers drop the organization over imaginary troubles. The only way to be successful is to stick to it. We are only asking for what other employes who have perfect organizations have obtained. Wake up and get after the nons. The stickers know the chaff from the wheat. A joint meeting was held at Pottsville, Pa., October 23d. Owing to a previous date Bro. Mil- ler was unable to be present. Bro. Fidler, of the general committee, was present, however, and gave us an interesting talk on our conditions. Brothers, keep on trying to further increase our membership. Better conditions are not obtained at bargain sales. To gain what is due us we must keep together in a compact organization. Don’t allow yourself to become delinquent and place your insurance beneficiaries in danger. I wish to compliment the boys on my division for their promptness in paying up. Keep at all times on the safe side. That is the best plan. The Industrial Commission will soon be at work on our case and many interesting facts will be brought to light. The time has come when the employes who make vast earnings for corporations possible should at least be provided with a decent home and living if we are to become a model set of employes and help to promote the so-called safety first, etc., which is not so much for our pro- tection as for the protection of the company against possible damage suits. Cert. 11. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the beloved son of our brother, E. G; Berger; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of the Pennsylvania System Division No. 17, Sunbury and Shamokin Divisions, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. J. A. Montgomery, \ J. A. Deihl, W. J. Thomas, Committee. Baltimore Division — On account of being rushed with our work last month I failed to get my notes in the journal. Our membership is larger than last term and we have two months yet to work on the nons. We hope the few who have not paid their dues will square up this month so their names will not have to be dropped from our rolls. Bro. V. H. Huff, organizer, favored us with a very nice talk at our last meeting telling the men of lift experience years ago when the O. R. T. was just beginning to institute schedules over the country. We were very much pleased with the message he gave us and hope he will come again. Quite a pleasant surprise birthday party was given to our worthy brother, Dr. J. B. SeBastain, recently, attended by Bros J. F. Miller, general chairman; T. E. Fidler, local chairmafi, and Bros. G. M. Smith, L. H. Nelson and W. M. Skinner. After all had taken the doctor by the hand and wished that he would live as many more years as he had (fifty-two), refreshments were served by his good wife, and all left saying that they had' the best time of their lives. The open meeting held in Harrisburg, Pa., on October 20th, by another organization, was at- tended by fifty-eight O. R. T. men. Every effort was made to prevent us from being heard, but Bro. T. E. Ellis, on an appeal to the house, by unanimous vote, was given the floor and told them fo beware of the Pennsylvania Railroad Mutual Benefit Association, as it was another organization brought into existence for the purpose of putting the strangle hold on the other brotherhoods on the P. R. R. Bro. J. F. Miller, general chairman, was also given the floor, and paid his respects to the leaders of the dual organization. Bro. R. E. Lloyd, who has been ill at the Mercy Hospital, is improved and is up and around again. Bro. G. J. Ebeline, who has been on the sick list for several months has not returned to work yet. We hope his health continues to improve. Brothers, there are several extra men on this division who should have cards. Go after them and insist that they get in line and help in the fight for better conditions on the P. R. R. Keep your eyes open. We arc soon going to have another meeting when we shall want you to bring your wives and sweethearts, so bear it in mind and when you get your notice get busy. Watch every opportunity to help in the cause. “Jimmy." Delaware Division- - Quite a number of the brothers on this division, outside of the regular correspondent, arc now writing for newspapers, with a great deal of credit Digitized by LiOOQle

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1908 The Railroad Telegrapher. to themselves. Any man who has time to do this kind of work should spare a little of his time for his organization. Let’s all send the regular correspondent all the news we can, and make a good showing in the journal next month. Bro. Ellis, grand organizer, is keeping us in touch with all matters in our territory. He at- tended the joint open meeting of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Trainmen in Philadelphia, on Sunday, September 14th. Our Order was well represented, especially from this division. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing dual organization conditions, and the many speak- ers who talked along these lines did themselves much credit. We should not overlook the danger before us, and all work together in eliminating these conditions from this system. Bro. Horney, of the M. D. & V., called a special meeting of that road at Rehoboth, Del., on Sunday, September 28th, which was attended by members and non-members of this division, and also by the general chairman, J. F. Miller. The meeting was well attended, and much good was accomplished. Bro. Horney presided, and Bros. Truitt, Rex, Miller and Puscy all gave talks which Bro. Horney tells us has begun to show results. We hope it will not be long till we will have the pleasure of meeting these boys again. Our boys are paying up well, and we hope the few who are still hanging back will pay up by the end of this month. Remember, boys, in order to maintain your standing in the organization it is necessary to be prompt in paying your dues and assessments. Get in back of your local chairman, Bro. Truitt, and assist him in every way possible to bring about thorough organization. All pull together and it will not be a hard task. Show' the non why it is necessary for him to do his part, and when you think you have him about ready, notify Bro. Truitt and he will come and put on the finishing touches. Cert. 5. Trenton Division , North End — Bros. J. G. Sinianton, C. F. Aughinbaugh and Day, of this end, and a number of brothers from other divisions, attended the meeting recently held in Camden, N. J. Men who attend their lodge meetings know what is going on and are better posted than those who don’t. It is now Bro. Archie Tucker, second “FX.” The boys arc now getting wise to the game. A new office has been opened south of Lambert- vi lie. With an interlocking machine installed in the near future the office will pay more. Bro. C. F. Aughinbaugh was recently married. It's funny the north end relief man can not sec iiis way clear, the same as the south end man. A little missionary work wouldn’t hurt, brothers. We are glad to report that Bro. Williams' wife, of Mill"i -I. is much improved, since an operation recently performed in "lie of the Trenton, X. J.. hospitals. Be careful, boys, in blocking the hand cars not to give the foremen permission of the track in the face of any passenger trains’ time. Just such an occurrence, north of Phillipsburg, caused the operators to be disciplined. A circular was sent over the division recently, regarding the increase in wages. A man has been detailed to look after the new lights placed on the semaphore poles at some of the offices, while at others the signalmen have to take care of them. The most objectionable feature is that when a man is out looking after them, the phone is ringing or the dispatcher calling. One of the oldest telegraphers on the division has dropped everything but the O. R. T. He knows which side of his bread is “buttered best.” Two members of the Safety Committee were over the division last month, testing trains and operators. The men were right on the job. A test, brothers, being made at night, is the taking dowo of one marker off a freight train. It pays to have the curtain raised and be alert. While this is counted as a full train, according to the rules, it is also best to make a report of it to your dispatcher, and make a notation of it on the train sheet. Brothers, pay your dues promptly and avoid the time and expense necessary to notify each member personally. Bro. Bill Pearsons is playing for the moving pictures at “FN” Opera House. Bro. T. E. Ericco relieved on first “S'* during Bro. Escutts absence. Ten dollars invested in the O. R. T. for a card, means a good schedule and higher wages and no risk. This is the best paying investment in the country. A serenade was tendered by Young Americas’ band to Bro. C. F. Aughinbaugh, one night re- cently, when cigars were passed and a good time enjoyed generally. Don’t think your correspondent has all the “nose” for news. Help him out by sending in a few items. Div. Cor. Trenton Division, Lower End — Boys, send me some items for the write-up. Remember, “No card, no favors,” and live up to it. After the nons attending our meetings, hear- ing the array of good talkers there and partak- ing of the free “eats,” if they still refuse to join, we sure ought to turn them down. They know as well as we do that without thorough organiza- tion we can not enjoy the benefits we are trying to get. and their excuses are simply “hot air.” We should not listen to any more of them. They certainly won’t come in as long as wc accord them the same treatment wc do a brother. We hope they will “come across” now before we are obliged to resort to such extreme measures. Wc hope To see the few back sliders pay up their dues shortly and all get in line again. Remember that *’ Behind the darkest clouds the sun is still shin- ing.’' and don’t get weary in the well-doing. Digitized by C-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1909 We hope those who appear satisfied with condi- tions will wake up and see whither they are drift- ing. The only time Bro. Austin gets angry is when a non tells him he "will join when the O. R. T. does something,” and we can hardly blame him. Our organizer, Bro. Ellis, was an invited guest to the recent meeting held by the Trainmen in Philadelphia, while certain persons from another so-called organization were refused admission. An article in the September journal, page 1517, under the heading "The Big Club,** shows the spirit we should all feel, and we should put in practice whenever possible the suggestions con- tained therein. Bro. L. F. Eastburn, second Burlington, took a trip to Niagara Falls recently. Bro. Joseph Camp is one of our new members whom we are glad to welcome to the fold. Brothers, turn out better to the meetings. Don’t forget to send Bro. Lockwood all the news you hear of. Bro. H. L. Smith, from Mt. Holly, is relieving M. J. Welch on second Prospect Plains. Cert. 666, Div. Cor. West Jersey & Seashore Division — The December meeting, falling on Christmas, will be held on some other day, due notice of which will be sent out. Please observe this and save yourselves from being disappointed. While we have a few delinquents on this divi- sion, we have more members than we had a year ago, and new ones are coming in every month, in spite of the^ “knockers” and calamity howlers.” Boys, don’t forget to attend the joint union meetings to be held soon, on this division by the B. R. T.; O. R. C.; B. L. F. & E.; B. L. E., and O. R. T. Many important matters will come up at these meetings pertaining to each of these crafts which will be of interest to all of us. The O. R. T. is on good terms with all the other crafts on the P. R. R., and has their moral support. This is worth a great deal under present conditions. In this way we will be able to warn all men working on the P. R. R. to avoid the snares being laid for them. Beware of those good things which no doubt some of you have already been asked to become members of. Remain loyal to your own craft or some day you will wake up and regret that you swallowed the bait hook. The organization repre- senting you now is able to do so hereafter, and will look after your interests. Several good men recently left this division owing to our $57.70 minimum, and the new men don’t want to stay after they find they are not to be paid for posting. Come to all of our meetings, brothers, all of you who can possibly do so, hear what is going on and learn how to further help the cause. You lose your interest by staying away, and there is something for every man to do if he will only do it. See the man next to you and find out if he is up-to-date. If not, ask him to get a card. It is necessary for you to do this, boys, if you expect to get results. You can not expect one or two men to do all the work while you sit back and find fault with what they have done without your help. Come to the meetings, where we can talk matters over and decide on plans to get the men in line. That is the object. Do it now. We are glad to welcome our old brother, “Bill” Delaney, back again among his old comrades. Bros. Rubright and Wilson are also among the recent arrivals. Don’t forget, brothers, to get after the new men who are not up-to-date. J. H. Collins is now on second Atco, and his relief job is on bid. Dispatcher Alexander Craig, while on his vaca- tion, was married. Congratulations. L. T. Meredith bid in first Lucaston, relieved on second Woodbury on bid by A. H. Rickards, a new man from Camden -Terminal Division. The dispatchers have no say at all now and are obliged to work with a class of men generally they would not have tolerated on the train-dispatching circuit five years ago. Peculiar to note, some of them arc wearing the “safety first” button, and it’s doubtful if they know even what "safety first” means. '• The big union meeting at Harrisburg on October 19th was a grand success. We hope the next will be at Trenton or Camden, N. J. Div. Co*. New York, Chicago & 8t. Louis R. R. "Nickel Plate Chicago Division — We certainly had a nice crowd at the meeting at Hammond, and all the boys enjoyed themselves immensely. The rest of you come out next time, and we will have an ideal meeting. Several new members were present, who enjoyed being with us as much as we enjoyed having them. Bro. B. W. Lidgard, third Hibbard, spent his vacation in Michigan; relieved by Bro. l’asley, a new man. Lidgard thought it was time to help pay for these benefits, so he sent Bro. Criss his appli- cation. There are a few more who are grabbing vacations and other benefits like a dog grabs a bone, but paying nothing. When asked to join, they howl: “What has the Order done?” They are there with “the holler,” but not with “the dollar.” Let’s all get busy on these nons, and back up our committee when it goes in with a solid line-up. Bro. Thorncburg bid in Burr Oak, vice Bro. Mentel, transferred to Qakwood, Ohio, third. Bro. H. Day bid in Hibbard agency, vice Mr. Jarrett resigned. Mr. Ranccvaue goes to Burr Oak on his return, and will soon be with us. The agent at Thomaston is now a brother. Mr. Hackman, “DE,” Chicago, on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Brennan, and he by Mr. Dicker- son, relieved on Rock Island Jet. first trick by Bro. Robinson. Bro. Ed. Hite, second Rock Island Jet., spent a few days with his folks recently. Mr. Rapp was relieved at Raber a few days by relief agent. Bro. G. Talbert, Jr., from Hobart, has gone to South Whitney agency, his old stand-by, and took Bro. Johnson, third Hobart, with him as chief clerk. Both good boys, and they have our best wishes for success. 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1910 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Synder, third Claypool, wa9 on twelve days’ vacation recently, visiting relatives. Bro. R. J. Dimmitt, on twelve days’ vacation, was relieved by Mr. Wineland, who also relieved Bro. Whittckamper on third a few days. Don't forget the meeting at Hammond the fourth Saturday night of each month at the Odd Fellows’ Hall. Come out and swell the crowd. We always have an interesting time, you won’t know what's going on unless you attend regularly. Bros. Criss and Lidgard arc the only ones who sent me any notes this month. Bro. Harvey Ruble, one of the new members, bid in first Osborn. He is a good fellow, whom we are glad to have with us. Another new brother, E. A. Stickler, bid in third Sty Island. Pay your dues and • assessments promptly, and send in some news for the journal. Don’t lag, G. O. P. (get off; and push). Guy, Cert. 157. Clci’cland Division — Bro. W. A. Stover, called to Bellefontaine on account of the illness of his aged father, was relieved by C. L. Cox, who later relieved Bro. G. Wilson, for a hunting trip near Mortimer and Bellevue. Bro. J. E. Baker, Bellevue depot, is back from a trip to his old home at Greenville, Pa., called there on account. of an accident to his brother. Bro. D. W. Gilbert’s wife is slowly recovering from a six weeks’ attack of typhoid fever at Bellevue. Bro. A. R. Woodgord and his force of clerks there are all happy over the recent 6 per cent raise. Bro. Sherridan is back at Wheeling Nickel Plate tower, from his wedding trip to Niagara Falls and points East. Bro. Russell, Rinebold, has charge of the new “W” uptown office there. Bellevue recently held an annual free fair and home coming week, attended by 15,000 people. J. F. Wcigle, an old-time Nickel Plate operator, assistant postmaster there, took the first prize on poultry. The recent Bellevue meeting was largely at- tended by the Ft. Wayne division members. The main points of the proposed new schedule were talked over. These meetings are becoming more important each month, and the brothers are very prompt in attending. Plans are being made to hold another banquet during the winter, and invite the families of the members. Bro. C. W. Wood, a new man and a fine fellow, bid in third Vermillion. Chief Dispatcher Jones’ clerk, Sinclair, resigned to enter the grocery business, and Bro. Leo Ray- nor is now on the car job. Bro. R. P. Glosser, a new man, relieved Mr. Connors on second “CD” awhile. We hope he will remain with us. Bro. C. M. Meyer, our hard-working secretary and treasurer, is now at “YD.” Miss II. A. Canfield, on vacation in California, was relieved by E. M. Crane. Local Chairman Kist, first Woodland, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. Carson. Bro. C. H'. Bastian, at Euclid, is on the sjck list, and Stiles and Schlagel are working twelve hours, on account of no extra men. Mr. Steel, from Wickllffe, bid in Saybrook agency. Painesville first is up for bid. Bro. H. E. Hammond, Ashtabula Siding second, with his wife, is touring California, relieved by Bro. Jones. Bro. Frank Kelly, first Conneaut yard, is on the sick list; on account of no extra men, Bros. Smith and Hullinger arc doubling twelve hours. Bro. R. O. Wadell has gone to Northeast as clerk and operator for Agent Ely, during the grape season. Bro. Russell, Westfield, who bid in second “MX,” takes first through |he rush. Bro. Hullinger bid in third “XD.” This is my first effort, but with your co-opera- tion I hope to do better next time. I would be pleased to have the nons send me some notes by “U. S.” mail, along with their applications. Cert. 347. Third District — Bro. C. R. Walker, second Colby, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. H. R. Beaty, of Division 138. Bro. W. S. Avey, who bid in third Fostoria, in August, was taken sick a month later and died on October 15th, at Cygnet, Ohio. He had been with the road six years, and was always ready and willing to do his part towards the advance- ment of the Order. Out of respect to his memory, our division charter will be draped thirty days. Bro. F. F. Cowley, first Mortimer, while on committee work, was relieved by Bro. Wolfe, re- lieved on third there by Bro. Coyle, a new man. Mr. Bird, second Mortimer, on leave, relieved by Mr. Ansbarger. Bro. Wolfe was off several nights, relieved by Bro. J. C. Crowell, who later went to Hibbard. Mr. Silvies bid in second “MC,” Comb. G. L. Mader, agent there, has resigned, to go in busi- ness for himself in the sunny South. Bro. Harris, agent West Leipsic, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. R. J. Bowman, relief agent. Bro. Thos. Sheeley, first West Leipsic, was off a few days, relieved by Bro. Coyle, while stumping the district, advocating his election as township clerk. We hope “Tom” will win. It’s now Bro. A. V. Place, agent Millers City, and Bro. C. F. Leonard, agent Kiefersville. Bro. Cork, agent Broughton, while on vacation, was relieved by Bro. R. J. Bowman. Bro. Brudi, first New Haven, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Ansbarger, later by Mr. Benas, and spent a part of his vacation visiting the boys up and down the line. C. II. Barron bid in third “FO,” which leaves third West Ft. Wayne open. Our regular monthly meeting at Bellevue, on October 17th, was well attended, the crowd being so large there were hardly chairs enough in the hall to scat them all. A very interesting session was licldj and the time passed so quickly that it Digitized by v^,ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1911 was No. 5's time before we knew it. You fellows who are staying at home month after month don’t know what you are missing. Come out and show that you are interested in the affairs of your division just as well as the boys who are drilling down to “BX” month after month, rain or shine. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our esteemed brother, W. S. Avey, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that in the death of Bro. Avey we have lost a true and loyal brother; there- fore in manifestation of our sorrow and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That, we, the members of N. Y. C. & St. L., Division 18, extend to the sorrowing rela- tives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of this Order, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. F. F. Cowley, C. J. Erickson, C. H. Russell, Committee. N. Y. O. & W. Ry. Northern Division — Our membership is steadily increasing, ten new members being taken in recently. Dropping out seems to have become a habit every semi-annual period with a few of our members without any apparent reason, and something must be done to stop it. The old agents, aways solid, appreciate condi- tions and pay up promptly. You chronic delin- quents should do likewise. You will not miss the money and will feel a great deal better. We have as good a schedule as any small line in the country and much better than some larger roads. The officials are agreeable and if the membership will take hold we can have a solid division. The new schedules have been mailed to all members. Any one who desires extra copies can secure them from the local chairman. Business on this division has increased so in the past few years that it has been necessary to split it into two dispatching districts, Dispatchers Mar- shall and Doody working Utica to Sidney; Copiers Towner and Bro. Kent being promoted and work- ing north end, Randallsville to Oswego. Dispatcher Brookins still does the whole division on third trick. It has made the work easier for every one, the wires not being so congested. Bro. Patsy Loftus, copier at Norwich during vacations, is some operator. Glad to note that Bro. Wicks is back at Caugh- denoy. Bro. Jerry Hartigan, Oswego, will probably be driving a new auto soon. Bro. Marshall, at Pratts, is driving a new touring car, and we can’t tell what it might lead to. Bro. Pindar, Munns, enjoyed a two weeks' vaca- tion recently. Bro. Bonneau, second Oneida, has moved his family over from “CD.” We are glad to see Bro. Osgood over the line occasionally. Bro. Glenn Richards bid in Westmoreland station. Bro. Brooks has returned to Solsville and Bro. Ludington to first Pecksport. It has been a profitable season for both brothers. Bro. Soule, Cleveland, is enjoying many shore dinners these .fine autumn days. Bro. Moore, Sidney, has a fine new office^ and no conductors get any nearer to him than the counter. Congratulations; also to Bro. Cook of Southern Division. Bro. Jordan, North Bay, is enjoying a two weeks' trip West. Bro. J. B. Dixon worked as first trick dispatcher north end for two weeks. Glad to see the boys coming along. Bro. Lewis, Morrisville, is very busy politically this fall as well as being rushed at his station. A host of friends along the line are grieved to hear of the death of Engineer Edward Dowdle at Rome. “Ed” was one of the kindest of men. Bro. H. P. Kimball, Oswego, has been appointed division correspondent for another year. The boys should send him all the news they can so we may be able to have a good write-up from this division every month. Bro. H. H. Talcott, Constantia, is enjoying a two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Mr. Rhoades. Bro. F. J. Beadle is now driving a new 1914 “Ford,” which is becoming quite popular among the agents. Bro. Earl McCann is moving his family down to Earlville for the winter. Bro. H. P. Kimball was off two days recently to visit his father at the State Hospital at Ogdens- burg for mental treatment. The brothers will be glad to hear that he found him much improved. He was relieved by Mr. Rhoades. Bro. Walter Kent, dispatcher, visited the boys on the north end recently while on his vacatiou. Many thanks to Chairman Hadley for notes. If the rest of the brothers would do as well by their correspondent as he did we could have an interest- ing write-up each month. “HK,” Div. Cor., Cert. 122. Southern Division — Bro. Van Zandt, second Northfield, was in Mid- dletown October 11th. Bro. H, A. Smith, third Cadosia, was called to the western part of the State on account of the serious illness of his father-in-law the latter part of October. First and second men doubled three days when Bro. Davis, of Cooks Falls, came to their relief, later relieved by Bro. Maybcc, of Digitized by CiOOQle

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1912 The Railroad Telegrapher. second Apex, who remained until Bro. Smith returned. Bro. Barnes, second Bloomingburgh, is enjoy- ing his vacation, relieved by Bro. Cornwall. Bro. Barnes applied for his vacation last June and he is not being paid while off duty. The twelve-hour men are entitled to one day off each month, and we would like to know if they have been getting it. Please let us know. The meeting at Summitville in September was quite well attended and matters of much interest to all of us were considered. Those of you who can attend these meetings and do not are missing much and also failing in your duty. Come next time and help things along. Bro. Lyons, relief operator, is having his hands full at Liberty freight office now, Bro. Bennett assisting. Div. Coa., Hancock, N. Y. C., H. & D. Ry. Springfield and Ohio River Divisions — Bro. R. O. Trimble, agent Olney, on a thirty-day vacation, is taking in Niagara Falls, Buffalo and New York City. Bro. C. S. Singleton, Bloomingdale, off five days, looking after farm interests, was relieved by Bro. R. O. Trimble, who was visiting his parents there. Bro. J. H. Carter, local chairman, Marshall, off fifteen days visiting in Virginia, was relieved by L. R. McIntyre. Bro. W. W. Burk, third Montezuma, is visiting in Kansas. Bro. R. F. Sing, second Montezuma, puts in his time hunting since it’s too cold to run his motor boat, but this don’t suit the girls as they can’t hunt. All concerned at Montezuma will soon be made happy with a new coal dock. Bro. D. E. Green is back at La Place, but we will not say for how long. It's hard to keep track of’him any more. Business is good on this division. There are six chain gang crews on now, where two formerly done the work. C. E. Sapenfield, vice chief of C. T. H. & S. E., is now on third dispatching table west end, Mr. Gossert going back on the car job. Do you notice how many brothers we have? Why not have the division solid. “No card, no favors” will do it. “B.” ■ Second District, South — Our local chairman has receive 1 several requests for blanks recently, for which we are duly thank- ful. Dues, which includes $1 for the M. B. I)., October 1st to December 31st, inclusive, are $7. Send in the amount. It only takes a few minu.es to write out a receipt for the money. Everybody is busy, which means prosperity, and we hope it will continue so during the winter. Reports from various divisions show an encour- aging increase in membership, and we hope that Division 21 will soon be solid. When the Erie’s double track work, crossing the C. II. & D. at Erie Jet. is completed, there will \>0 fifteen crossings and one “wye,” within a space of one hundred feet. Trains on this new track are now running on smoke orders — white for pas- sengers and black for freights. New crews will soon have to discard their time-tables and run by compass through the mess of tracks. Life for the towermen at this point must be one continuous round of pleasure (?). If you want a busy job, wait for a vacancy at Erie Jet. and bid it in. Bro. Nichols, second, and Sellars, third Criders- ville, the former motoring towards Wapak and the latter inspecting the sights around Lima, claim they simply ride out for their health. But — we are from Springfield, Missouri. Some few nights ago the dispatcher’s telephone was grounded north of Dayton, when someone favored us with a verse of “On the Trail of the Porcupine,” and we haven’t been feeling very well since. Bro. Willie Snyder, third Cairo, sped through Lima on his motocycle recently. We hope he will come down again and stop awhile. Local chairmen will be glad to furnish the brothers a full list of the nons on their divisions if they desire to get busy trying to Mne them up. If you know where they are located/you need not wait for the list. It’s a fair field and no favor- ites. The new men should be asked to join as soon as they are put to work. Our general committee will probably have reached some kind of a settlement with the man- agement by the time this reaches you, and the local chairmen will inform all concerned in the regular way. Cekt. 207. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. River Division — The joint meeting at LaCrosse was well at- tended by the brothers from the LaCrosse Divi- sion, but Bros. Hanson, of Lake City; Howard, of St. Croix Crossing; Goertz, of Thiclman, and Shepard, of Bridge switch, were the only ones from our district, and Local Chairman Grau was very much disappointed. Of course, it is next to impossible for the boys in the Terminals District to get clear across the division, but the boys from the east end could certainly have made it with a small effort. These meetings are held for the instruction of the men on the line, and if they were better attended it would save the local chair- man considerable trouble by eliminating a whole lot of petty grievances. Bro. E. E. Peterson goes to second Hastings, Bro. Poeschl to Chippewa Falls, and Bro. Hayes to second Vermillion. Bro. Sanborn, third Signal tower, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. G. J. Leahy until bid in by Bro. “Dick” Cahill, on first there for over twenty years. Bro. Fcrrier, from Weaver, relieved him. Bro. J. H. Marron is now on first Lower yard, and Bro. Carey, from the H. & D., on second. Bro. W. J. Leahy, second at Merriam Park, on two weeks’ vacation to Ortonville and Flandreau, was relieved by Mr. Allen, now with the W. U. at St. Paul. Bro. F. G. Maloney, appointed fifth at “C” of- fice, Minneapolis. Bro. Maloney, taken out of Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1913 **C*' office on account of reduction of force, re- lieved Ero. Soules on third Wabasha until called into the relay office again. Bro. W. Winter goes to third Kellogg, and W. W. Shannon to third Homer. Bro. J. P. Leahy, second Signal tower, while relieving at “C” and South Minneapolis, was re- lieved by Bro. Pat Corcoran, now relieving Bro. Coddington, first Chestnut street* on vacation. Bro. Witte, first Wabasha, while off duck hunt- ing, was relieved by Bro. Enke, of second, and he by Mr. Ogle, from Chestnut street. Bro. Clifford, Kenyon, is back on third Chest- nut street, after his long illness. Bro. Enke, of Wabasha, and family, enjoyed a visit to the Twin Cities recently. Bro. Hanson, first Lake City, went to the Jewell Nurseries as routing clerk during the heavy fall shipments, relieved by Bro. Workman, of second, and he by Bro. Snure, from LaCresccnt. Bro. Martin is still in Iowa, relieved by Bro. Olson. Bro. Weiler, second Hastings, has gone back to Vermillion as agent; Bro. Hayes, who has been acting agent there for four months, is now back on second. Bro. Moore is back on first Hastings, Bro. Fast on third and Bro. Hartley on second, relieved on third Hastings yard by M. W. Clark, from Vermillion second. Bro. McCullough, third Red Wing, while visiting his folks at Kittaning, Pa., was relieved by Mr. Tery, relieved at Kellogg by Bro. Snure. Bros. McCullough, Olson and Marron are “live wires” who are always working for the interests of the Order. Many thanks, boys, for your con- tributions. Hope to hear from you regularly. We hope Bro. Poeschl will let us hear what's doing on the C. V. Division, and Bro. Goertz would arrange to keep us posted on Wabasha Division happenings. Bro. G. J. Leahy is back to first Lower yard, Bro. Marron taking second. Bro. Pat Corcoran will relieve Bro. Danny Clifford, at Hoffman Ave., while he and his wife are sojourning in Chicago. Bro. Wall, from Minneiska, got third Weaver, when Bro. Ferrier went to first Signal tower. Since Bro. Feil, at Kellogg, bought that new gun the air in that own is full of feathers. Jack is a crack shot and hopes to bring back a deer or two from his hunting trip in the North. Div. Cor. Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point Divisions — Agent Bohan has returned to Avoca, after spend- ing a month East. Bro. Gallagher, Middleton, withdrew his resigna- tion of the agency there. Mr. Allen, Janesville second, has been appointed acting agent at McFarland on account of the poor health of Agent Olson, one of the oldest employes of the company, who has been in the service since 1873. Second Janesville is now on bulletin. Bro. Tucker, North Prairie, is being relieved by Extra Richter. During the severe storm early in the morning of October 10th, the depot at Woodman was struck by lightning and burned. Bro. Jaeger now has a shanty for his headquarters. We are pleased to learn that all of the twelve persons injured in the wreck west of Madison on the afternoon of October 5th, when switch engine 1151 and No. 40 collided, are getting along nicely. Bro. Tucker, acting agent North Prairie, and Bro. Roberts, third Waukesha, have asked per- mission to exchange positions. Bulletin now pend- ing objections. Bro. Bingham, formerly on the Prairie du Chien Division, now on first Everett, Wash., on the Puget Sound, spent three weeks in this vicinity visiting relatives and old friends. He is very much taken up with the western country. Brothers, please send in notes as to changes, etc., for the journal each month, so we can have a good write-up. Div. Cor. C. & M. Diinsion, Third District — There is a grand rush now for cars for sugar beets and cabbage. Boys, let’s do everything we can to help trainmen get cars and render the public efficient service. Bro. G. H. Lane, of Bardwell, gets third Ron- dout; Mr. Steinback, extra, second Bardwell, and Bro. Joe Beinstock, second Walworth, who is married now, has again been appointed agent at Franksville. Bro. N. E. Thompson, agent Somers, has Bro. M. J. Flora for helper during the cabbage and beet season. Agents Ranney and Russell autoed to Milwaukee one night recently in the latter’s new auto and returned safely. Bro. H. C. Cone, third Wadsworth, spent his honeymoon in the West. The members of this division wish Bro. Cone and bride all the blessings of married life. General Secretary and Treasurer Derrickson has changed his headquarters from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Chicago, 111.; as he is now closer to the C. & M. Division we will expect to see him often. Bro. Fisher, first Rondout tower, has been given a place on the “Safety” committee by the boys on this division, and he takes advantage of the R. R. Journal to show his appreciation. We believe we have a man to represent us whom we can trust, and that any suggestion the brothers make will be carried to this committee. Bro. Appleyard, agent Gurnee, was called home for a few days on account of the illness of his father. Bro. M. W. Spoor recently spent two weeks in California. Bro. Hack, second tower “A13,” is on two weeks’ vacation. Cert. 1261. Dcs Moines Division — Bro. I. K. Carey, Clive second, bid in Panora, and E. J. Luscromb, third Clive, who bid in Adel, later went to third Herndon. E. O. Watts, who drew third Clive, vice Ed. Olson, will move his family there from Dcs Moines. Bro. W. Roach, Digitized by LiOOQle

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1914 The Railroad Telegrapher. who bid in second Clive, relieved J. J. Williams, while the latter moved his family to Waukee, which he bid in. J. E. Schelp relieved Williams at Cooper. The well at Clive now supplies more water than can be used. F. L. Ward drew the operator’s job at Jefferson. Bro. A. F. Larson and family spend their Sun- days in Dcs Moines with his wife’s homcfolks, returning to Grimes Monday. Since the discontinuance of the operator’s posi- tions at Adel and Panora, November 1st, Bros. Nelson, agent Adel, and Local Chairman Cunning- ham, at Panora, are compelled to do all the work again. F. L. Ward bid in Jefferson and Bro. O. M. Case at" Redfield drew a helper. The Dcs Moines Union, in Des Monies, are putting up longer sheds over the tracks at the depot for shelter to the passengers. Remember that the Des Moines O. R. T. Club meets November 23d and December 21st, and all who can possibly come will be welcome. Engineer Hutson’s house in Des Moines was burned to the ground October 17th, and his two daughters were burned to a crisp. Nearly every railroader sent flowers. Funeral services were held from their church, and a memorial stone placed for the daughters. The O. R. T. boys extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Hutson in his time of sorrow. I. K. Cary, one of our new members, was mar- ried October 26th to a lady in Missouri, and they arc now at home in Jefferson. The O. R. T. brothers extend their best wishes for a happy future. Bro., S. E. Carter has returned to Rockwell City agency from his ranch out West, where he has been for the past month. He was relieved by Relief Agent Powers. We will be 100 per cent on this division by Christmas if every member keeps his word. There are only three nons and one delinquent left. Our committee goes in again soon and let every one do his part and pay his dues up to date in order to get better conditions. Business is better than ever before, therefore we should have better pay. Every one get busy. Please send any news you hear of or have to me at Clive. S. S. P., Div. Cor. C. & C. B. in Iowa Division — Bro. W. E. Rose, Herndon first, spent his vaca- tion with relatives in Minnesota. Bro. P. H. Curran, Portsmouth, is at Rochester, Minn., undergoing an operation. Pearl Doyle, Neola, in Mayo Brothers hospital there, is im- proving. The depot at Woodward has been moved to its new foundation facing the new double track, which is now in service between Oxford Jet. and Morley, and will soon be through to Marion. Bro. O. II. Huyck, agent New hall,, is relieved on vacation by Bro. A. II. Cl a us sen. Bro. R. E. Heath, Slater tower third, while visit- ing his folks at Park Rapids, Minn., was relieved by Mr. Lewi son. Bro. Edwards, agent Toronto, while on jury duty, was relieved by Bro. Ireland, of Worthington. Bro. Ray Posten is now on second Perry yard, the extra dispatcher position being abolished. Bro. W. J. Swenning and wife, Dedham, are visiting relative^ in Oklahoma and New Mexico, relieved by Bro. Lewis, from second. Bro. E. A. Knock and Mr. McConnehy doubled on account of the shortage of men while J. W. Hart and wife, of Lost Nation, were visiting in Davenport. Bro. Morehouse, second Morley, was recently- married to a young lady from Anamosa. Con- gratulations. Dispatcher J. W. Held, while off on account of the death of his brother in Minneapolis, was re- lieved by Mr. Leamon, off the branch. Mr. Held has our sympathy. Bro. W. W. Key, Madrid second, on vacation, visiting friends and relatives at Geneva and other points in Nebraska, was relieved by Mr. C. J. Kennison. Bro. J. R. Millett, who relieved Bro. O. H. Darby, Madrid third, while visiting recently in Chicago, is now on two weeks’ vacation with a sister at Vilas, S. D. Bro. L. J- Miller is back on Madrid first after an extended vacation in the West. Bro. L. A. Kell, first Oxford Junction, who re- cently returned from a successful fishing trip, will hunt ducks among the northern lakes during his vacation. Bro. W. H. Campbell, second Oxford Junction, and Bro. B. F. Haffner, third Morley, have returned from a very enjoyable trip West. Ask the latter what a “fixed signal” is. The various dispatchers from Perry were de- tected in the act of riding on a common old way- freight recently. Bro. H. P. Buswell is back on Manilla second from the Black Hills, where he was chased by the hay fever germs. We are glad to note the improve- ment. The depot at Haverhill was broken into October 21st and the cash drawer robbed of about $20. Bro. C. E. Miller, while at Marshalltown chasing the matter up, was relieved by Bro. F. F. Foster, from Elwell. Our local chairman, Bro. W. H. Robinson, who has been confined at Morenci, Arizi, for five weeks with typhoid fever, was released on October 19th. ♦ We are certainly glad to hear of his recovery and hope to have him back with us again in the near future. Second and third Elwell closed, Bro. Foster working twelve hours. Mrs. Foster is out of a job, and Bro. C. A. Conklin went to Midway- second. Bro. Foster relieved Bro. Hedlund at Midway three days the first of October, Mrs. Foster acting as agent at Elwell during his absence. Several conductors recently have gone into the depots and cleared themselves, thus robbing the agent out of his fifty-cent call. A full report of such cases must be made to your local chairman, Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1915 as we propose to take the matter up and have it stopped. Bro. M. E. Burns, agent Green Island, on two weeks’ vacation among the mountains of Montana, was relieved by Mr. Alberts, from second, relieved by ltro. A. M. Bollinger, third Dclmar Junction, who later relieved Bro. Fred Lindmeier, Green Island third, while visiting lady friends around Oxford Junction and Rock Island. Our general committee is now in Chicago for a conference with the management, and every member must stand by it. If the worker wishes to better his conditions he must always be willing to do his part. No one else will do it for him. Cert. 1408. Kansas City and K. C. Terminal Divisions — Third Sewal opened temporarily by Bro. Find- lay, with Sister Williamson on second. Bro. Dempsey was off several days, relieved by Mr. Zungs, a new man from the Wabash. Bros. Herdman, Hatfield and McCue went to Montana recently to register at a land opening; former relieved by Bro. Trout, who relieved Bro. Gold, when he went to , second “VA;” Bro. Hat- field was relieved by Bro. Johnson, and he by Bro. Gur McCarthy. Bill Reynolds has been appointed night G. Y. M. at Yaredo, which takes considerable work off the third trick operator. Bro. Manso, viewing the scenery and attending Masonic Lodge at St. Louis recently was relieved by his second trick, Mr. Hollis, and he, on second, by Bro. Porter, a new man from the Q. Bro. Trendly, on fifteen-day vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Martin. Bro. Wilson took fifteen days* vacation and visited relatives in Iowa and Illinois. Relief Agent Bro. Williamson is relieving Bro. Davis at Cranston, on a three weeks’ vacation. Bro. Roberts, at Haskins, is being relieved by J. O. Johnson. Bro. L. A. Summers is having considerable trouble with his eyes recently, but on account of shortage of relief men is compelled to work. Oscar Scbendel resumed on second Newtown, “Light Weight McCarthy” going to third Cone. F. L. O’Neil wasxshaking hands with the boys on the east end recently. Did any one see Bro. Jones and Lindner at the Fashion Show, September 29th? We are glad to hear that Sister Butler, third at “EX,” is improving so nicely from an operation undergone some time ago, and hope she will be able to resume duties soon. She is being re- lieved by Bro. T. O. Biestle. Thanks to the brother who lined up Bros. Ralph and Koehle. “Get the habit,” boys, “safety first,” and report any unsafe conditions to Bro. J. P. Doherty, Wil- liamsburg, on K. C. Division, and Bro. A. J. Jones, Coburg, K. C. Terminal Division, who arc at the head of our department on “Safety First” Com- mittee. F. R. Moore, chief dispatcher for K. C. Division for past six years, has been appointed train mas- ter Dubuque Division, with headquarters at Dubuque, Iowa. Mr. Moore leaves many friends on K. C. Division who wish him success. E. J. Klahn, appointed chief to succeed Mr. Moore, also has our best wishes for success. Considerable change was recently made in dis- patcher’s office at Ottumwa Jet., J. G. Upp getting first trick west end and Tommy Nolan third east end, J. A. Sanford drawing second and J. L. Pogue third, leaving fourth position open tem- porary. Bro. Dempsey drew third Laredo and Sister Williamson third at Sewal. Our old-time friend and Bro. P. H. Fluck, North English, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. C. L. Post, and he on second by Bro. Findlay. Tod Delaney, agent Fairfax, in Cedar Rapids hospital for an operation, was relieved by Bro. Chase, and he by Bro. Porter, on third New- town. Bro. John McEwen, first at Washington, enjoy- ing a ninety-day vacation, relieved by O. W. Schendel. Bro. T. R. Benn has returned to second Rubio, after an extended vacation touring the Puget Sound lines. Bros. Richardson and Park were Sunday visi- tors in Ottumwa recently. Credit is given to Bros. Hatfield, Williamson, Richardson and Gallaher for a nice bunch of news. Cert. 1247. Trans-Mo. Div., Puget Sound Lines — Bro. B. J. Mulleague has resigned and gone to the Coast Division. Bro. C. H. Houck, second McLaughlin, has gone to the Lewistown branch. Bro. E. C. Weatherly, with his wife, made a business trip recently to the Twin Cities; relieved by Albert Kirby. Sister Flossie Holmes is relieving Bro. Kale for a couple of weeks at Moreau Jet., and Sister Blanch Hale is relieving Bro. Magner at Reeder. Bro. Russell R. Kirby has secured a position w’ith the Southern Pacific in his home State of California, relieved on third Rhame by H. B. Stevenson. Bro. Lighty is on second Bowman pending bul- letin; Scranton third closed; McLaughlin third also closed, Bro. R. B. Houck moving up to second, vice Phoncr J. C. McGrane returning to his home in Mobridge. We are very glad, indeed, to see Bro. M. R. Bennett with us again after over a year’s absence, back on second McIntosh, and also glad to note that Bro. Kelly is with us again. Brothers, keep a close watch for any violations of schedule in bulletining vacancies and appoint- ments, and notify your local chairman of any irregularities so that he will take the proper steps to have such matters remedied. Remember the motto: “No card, no favors.” Get after the nons and line them up. “A. Mutt.” Digitized by CiOOQle

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1916 The Railroad Telegrapher. Columbia Division — The annual special from the east went over the division recently wielding the big ax, and those that were not abundantly supplied with whiskers are in quest of a job. Pine City and Clarkia agencies and first at St. Joe, Rosalia and Warden have been discontinued, and Bro. Deal in relay office Malden was pulled off, going to second Spokane, a position recently created. J. F. Gray bid in first Spokane when Ramsdcll was abolished for the winter. Bro. Woods, local chairman, passed through October 20th on his way home from Chicago, where he had been attending a meeting. He re- ports everything in good shape and a better per cent than has been enjoyed since the extension was organized. Some important matters were dis- cussed at flic mdeting called at Avery, October 29th, to be brought up before the General Commit- tee when it convenes. Bro. A. Walden, agent St. Joe, has gone to California for the winter on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. Sorrenson, who was displaced at Pine City. Bro. Swaizy, who has been visiting in the East, is back on first Plummer Jet., Bro. Schlatter going to Manito. . Bro. C. F. Mapes bid in first Tekoa, Mr. Gar- rison relieving Bro. Newcomb at Fernwood. Business is rather dull nOw, as all the work trains have been laid off for the winter and no doubt quite a few of the newcomers will lose out by a further reduction of the force. About all of the old heads belong to the Order and the few nons left will lead a miserable existence this winter unless they come through, as we will have plenty of time to get after them and have them all cleaned up by the first of the year. Cert. 910. International & Great Northern Ry. Gulf Division — Bro. Spawr. of Santone Division, loaned to us a few days to fill in while Bro. Carl McGee, of Trinity, was sick and Bro. C. A. McLain, Hearne, was off. Bro. O’Keefe, of Lovelady, was relieved while sick fifteen days by C. E. Mercer, of the Katy. Bro. G. I. Shelton, of Tyler, while he called on the chief at “RA” October first, was relieved by Bro. A. I). Gaston. Bro. G. A. Small, first “GN,” Houston, while at- tending court, swapped tricks with Bro. Bradburry, of second there. There is some talk of putting on another man to meet Nos. -1 and 5 at “CK,” making it three eight-hour jobs. This will help out Bro. Valen- tine and give him more time w'ith his bride. Bro. Rh ca bid in Marquez and was relieved bv the man there bidding in his place in East Colum- Bro. S. B. Werner has accepted a position with his brother in the auditor’s office, making Houston bis home now. Bro. Huston is at Tyler pending bulletin, vice Bro. Shelton, who bid in Lindale agency. Bro. Cole, first “RA,” has been doubling up on the clerk’s job in the dispatcher’s office a few days while Clerk Mercer was relieving Agent Lovelady. Bro. S. E. Gray bid in Oakwood, relieving Bro. S. Yarbrough, assigned there pending bulletin, who returns to second Troup. Bro. Gray was relieved on second Jacksonville by Bro. Gaston. Bro. J. B. Dunlap, third Conroe, is now with the Western Union in San Antonio, relieved by Bro. G. C. Loposer. Bro. Sexton, on sixty days’ leave, decided to stay in Virginia and not return to first Conroe, and it is now on bulletin. W. C. Hill is now agent there, vice J. J. McCarthy. Bro. Wilson, third “BO” Valley Jet., has re- turned, after a visit to south Mississippi and forty-five days fighting a hard case of typhoid in Palestine Hospital. We all welcome his return. It’s now Bro. Joe M. Long, third “RA.” Bro. Hearne, first Jacksonville, was off a few days, relieved by ex-Sister Mrs. T. Clark. Bro. H. H. McClure is back again as second trick dispatcher Gulf on side, relieving Dispatcher E. H. Hardison, resigned. I w'ant to thank Bro. Cole, at “RA,” and Bro. G. I. Shelton, while at Tyler, for the news items they sent me. If we had more members like these two, we could have a good write-up every month. “BU ” Div. Cor. Fort Worth Division — Bro. Singletary passed up Bcdias agency and bid in his old trick, second Bryan. Smith, a new man from the Katy, on third there pending bul- letin, who lined up on his first pay-day, later re- signed, relieved by Mr. Taylor. The Gulf Division correspondent, in the July- number of The Telegrapher, refers to F. E. Putnam as “Bro.” Putnam. He is not a member and refuses to even talk about taking out a card, which should be remembered by all brothers when asked to do him favors. Bro. Gaston, third Bryan for the past year, has resigned to go with tBe M. & O. in Mississippi. His many friends regret his departure, as he is a staunch O. R. T. man. Bro. Miller, agent Stoncham, while visiting friends and relatives near Waco, was relieved by Mr. Taylor. Bro. Wcbncr, who was called to Ohio by the serious illness of his mother, is back again, and the old familiar "WN” sounds good to us. Bro. Barrett, agent Anderson, the early part of October, while pushing his auto after a breakdown, shoved his left arm through the glass in front of the car, gashing his wrist badly. He was rushed to the company hospital via the H. & T. C. and Hearne, and at last accounts was resting easy. Bro. Roulet bid in first Marlin. Bro. Maneger, Navasota, spent his vacation in California, relieved by an ex-conductor from the Katy, whom w’e hope will line up shortly. Let us give Bro. Webner all the assistance possi- ble and make this division solid. The only way to accomplish this is to talk O. R. T. all the time and keep after the nons. It is impossible for any one man to do it alone, so let us show our appre- ciation of Bro. Wcbner’s work by staying right in behind him. Div. Cor. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1917 Missouri Pacific Ry. NOTICE. E. C. Garrison, special agent on the White River Division, has been representing himself as a member of our organization. This is erroneous, and he is not entitled to any courtesy. Cbkt. 290. Joplin Division — Bro. H. C. Mahon has resigned Arma agency and gone into the grocery business there. He also is interested in the telephone enterprises in that village and is city clerk there. We are sorry to lose such a good brother, but he has our best wishes for success. H. J. Boulware has bid in Arma, and J. A. Rice is relieving during transfers. Bro. L. R. Twyman, of Harrisonville, who has just returned from a trip West and been ap- pointed to Butler exclusive agency, is now in Kan- sas City Hospital. Bro. Elliott, of Lone Tree, bought a new buggy, and was taken sick while out on his first drive, relieved by. Bro. J. M. Lollar, from the Katy. Bro. Gay was off a few days, relieved by Bro. N. E. Hamm, from the Frisco. Bro. T. H. Wilkinson bid in Center Creek sec- ond, where the woods are close and full of game. Bro. Noonan, from the S. P., is now on second Cornell. The new time card, in effect October 19th, made quite a difference in the hours for one-man boys, and shows some new night trains. Bro. E. C. Giles, from Granby, bid in Sheldon agency, vice Bro. L. F. Anthony, who bid in Har- risonville agency. Glad to see these good brothers get these good jobs. Granby is now on bulletin. Bro. F. D. Schneider, second Butler, was relieved a few days by Bro. Broyles, and he on third there by a new man. It’s now Bro. Copenhaver at Passiac, a non- telegraph station, now solid O. R. T. I am indebted to Bro. Porter for a goodly share of these items. Any time any of you know of a change or anything else that will be of interest, drop me a line or call up Bro. Porter at Achie, and tell him about it. Bro. Christel, at Pittsburg, takes care of the Minden side and will be glad to handle any news you furnish him. C. V. Rowe, L. C. Wichita Division — Batesville and Sallyards nights closed, causing the agents at those points to work twelve hours. Bro. Krattli, cut off at Sallyards, is visiting his parents in Missouri. Sister Eva Twiggs, from Batesville, who relieved her brother, Bro. G. E. Twiggs, third Reece, a few days, also relieved Sister I. V. Noble on second there and then bid in third Twenty-fifth street yard, vice Bro. W. H. Dean, resigned. Bro. A. H. Mohler has returned from an enjoy- able fifteen days* vacation, spent in Washington and the West, relieved by G. E. Twiggs. Bro. Kessinger, who relieved S. R. Kellogg, on a two weeks’ trio in Colorado and the mountains, was relieved on second Twenty-fifth street yard by F. H. Jenkins, who later went to Hoisington third. Bro. Kessinger also relieved Ed Cornwell, who relieved Ed Larson on third in the dispatch- er’s office when he went to Hoisington second. Bro. E. M. Atkinson bid in telegrapher Lyons, and Bro. F. M. Kelly Pontiac agency. Bro. W. H. Webb, who relieved Bro. McFar- land, agent Nickerson, on vacation, later bid in Whitewater agency, relieving Bro. Cornett, who bid in second Rosalia. Bro. S. G. Hudelson, of Clearwater, while on vacation, was relieved by a new man. Bro. Cliff, Underwood, relieved in the Wichita ticket office by Bro. Kilgore, has returned to Yates Center second. Bro. L. E. Marling, who bid in Argonia agency, was relieved at Moran by Bro. Strimple. Bro. Russell, of Gas, Kan., who has been ill with fever, is now in Goffs, Kan., recuperating. G. E. T., Div. Cor. V St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Arkansas Division — Bro. H. L. Ward, Donaldson agency, has re- turned from his vacation, spent in Texas. Bro. Fuller, Malvern third, a newly-wed, relieved him. Bro. Williams, Curtis agency and first trick, has resigned and gone with the Rock Island, relieved temporarily by Bro. Palmer, of Division 20. Mrs. Williams was relieved on second by Mr. Embry. Pat Casey, who left us about two years ago to study law, is back again and bid in Baring Cross second. Bro. Gentry bid in Antoine, his old home. H$ is glad to get back there again. Bro. C. Ward, from Swifton, bid in Emmett, and Mr. Benson, extra, bid in Swifton nights. Arkadelphia, vacated by Bro. E. B. Williams, who bii in Caddo Gap after he got married, was bid in by Sid Gordon, from Argenta second. Bro. Joe Neel, Garner agency, bid in Minturn non-telegraph agency, which has just been raised to the minimum, and Bro. J. R. Williams, of Olyphant, bid in Garner. Olyphant is on bulletin. No assignment yet made for Bald Knob agency, but Bro. J. L. Rich- ardson, a new member from Iligginson, will no doubt land it. Bolivar has been opened as a night office and placed on bulletin. No assignments have been made for Delight agent-telegrapher or Clear Lake Jet. second. Bro. L. C. Smith, from Rixey, a newly-wed, is relieving his father, A. E. S., at Garner, while the latter is going over the road attending to some personal matters about the “farm.” Bro. A. E. S. expects to make a clean sweep of the whole divi- sion, and if there are any nons hiding out, he expects to run ’em down and expects every brother to keep him posted as to the time they are making as they pass theii offices, so that he may know where to head them off with a “31.” The boys all seem to be satisfied with the new schedule. Digitized by kjOOQle

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1918 The Railroad Telegrapher. Occasionally an agent at a non-telegraph agency will butt in and send or receive a message, which is contrary to rules and ought to be discontihued, also the sending of the “22” report. These reports should be handled by the conductors of local trains and carried to the first open office and there sent in by a regular operator. Before discussing any violation of the rules with an outsider, let the local chairman handle it and see if an adjustment can not be made. If he can’t handle it, he will forward it to St. Louis, where it will receive prompt attention. The company feels disposed to treat us in the right manner. We should do the same and not let some outsider, who does not understand the situation, attempt to advise us as to our duties to our employers. We hope the few delinquents on the division will “come across” and keep in line. Cert. 1292. Illinois Division — Bro. C. P. Donahoe bid in Bush days. Bro. J. W. Closson, who bid in Bond third, was later re- lieved by Mr. Parmley until bid in again by M. H. Nicks, Raddle Junction third. Bro. Closson is endeavoring to get reinstated. J. Vinson, second dispatcher Bush, resigned, F. Roberson going on days. Valmeyer agency on bulletin, vice Bro. A. J. Lawrence, resigned. Bro. E. Miller, second Raddle Jet., on thirty days’ vacation, was relieved by A. R. Turnage, who also relieved Bro. Anghouse at Rockwood on vaca- tion. Bro. J. J. Cox, third South Dupn, who re- lieved Bro. H. A. Lynn, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. T. A. Leiling, who later resigned, relieved by R. B. McQuadc. Bros. Oiler, Norris, and Bro. Stewart, were re- cent shoppers in St. Louis. The new block operator at Warnock is a non. Remember our motto: “No card, no favors.” Let us unite, get in the nous and see that the few delinquents pay up. Money invested in the O. R. T. is a paying proposition, and good union men ought to be proud to spend it for that purpose. The suggestion of one of the brothers in regard to holding meetings at various places along the line in order to increase the attendance by bring- ing the meetings in the neighborhood of those unable to attend them at Gorham is a good idea, and in the future will endeavor to work upon that plan, but such meetings will be of little intellectual, mutual or brotherhood advantage unless the brothers exhibit a keener interest in them than they have in the past. If each one will exert themselves our meetings will be called regularly each month, and with a reasonable attendance they can be made a success. A few suggestions from the brothers in regard to this plan, with a view of propagating some means of entertainment at these meetings, will be heartily appreciated by me. Every suggestion, no matter how trivial it may seem, sometimes goes a long way toward making a suc- cess in carrying out our work, but it’s a difficult task for one or two to satisfy every one. Student telephoners are getting altogether too numerous on this division for the good of the service. Those who are not members of the Order should be intelligent enough to see that they are doing themselves, as well as their fellow workmen, an injustice by overstocking the division with incom- petent men and lacking in ability. There are plenty of good experienced telegraphers in the country, and the company will hire them if this “ham factory” business is discontinued. When you are asked if you can furnish one of these tele- phone artists you should answer “No.” Such un- developed talent inconveniences your brother la- borers and depreciates our means of gaining an existence. Unless you pluck their over-ambitious enthusiasm they will some day get your job. Write to the proper officials for permission if you must teach. I would not even teach my wife telegraphy unless I first secured permission to do so. “Hit the ball.” Don’t lay down for any cause. If you have any knocks to make, knock to your local chairman. He has an excellent amount of superfluous avoirdupois to stand them. I’ll sacri- fice what little bit of mentality I have to assist Bro. Duncan in anything that will be beneficial in aid- ing you to get everything our schedule calls for. Thanks to Bros. Middleton and Norris for notes. Come again, boys, and let's have this division show interest and activity in our write-ups. Some brother on the south end please send in some notes for next month — changes or other matter. Don’t injure yourselves and the Order by for- getting “No card, no favors.” Cert. 2287. Valley Division — Nothing has appeared in our journal from this division for several months, and now that we have a new schedule we should wake up and keep awake. Vacancies recently bulletined were: Nights at Grayson and Logtown; Tioga, 2:20 p. m. to 11:20 p. m.; OUa and Georgetown, second and third tricks, and Clarks agency. Vacancies at Antonia, Riverton, Howcott and Pollock will no doubt ap- pear on next bulletin. Our local chairman has plenty to do and needs our help. The brothers should not let him take the whole load, and I hope they will assist in having a nice little write-up each month. “WD.” Frisco R. R. Northern Division — Bro. L. II. Moses, extra Olathe, has resigned. Bro. F. M. Barry, who bid in third Olathe, made vacant by the resignation of Bro. Joe Hunter, is visiting home folks in Indiana. Sorry to lose Joe. Bro. W. J. Chesney, second Olathe, took a short vacation recently; Bro. John Chesney, extra at Edwards, went to Ft. Scott recently and brought back a bride. Con- gratulations. F. very thing moving along nicely and it’s getting cold. E>xv* Cob. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 1919 Kansas Division — Bro.- P. Gamble, first Neodesha, while visiting in Texas, was relieved by Bro. Aldrich, and he on second there by Bro. Ross Crawford, relieved on third by Bro. Garrett, from third Ruth yards. C. Shanks, a new man from Mo. Pac. at Carth- age, is on first Ruth. Bro. Schofield, second Oswego, on a thirty-day visit to Chicago and St. Paul, was relieved by Mr. Davis. Mr. Ells, from the Katy, relieving at third B. M. Junction, bid in second Carl Junction, and P. R. Davis bid in the former. Mr. Magill, third Severy, bid in Lorraine agency, relieved by Mr. Wilson, second Carthage, Mo. Bro. W. Far^ir was promoted to extra dis- patcher Neodesha, relieved by S. A. Corbett on first Wichita, who later bid in second there, Bro. Howey getting third. ' Boys, we must clear up the nons on this divi- sion, by each of us getting after the ones working with or near us. We would also like to hear from the Burrton Sub-Division. • Thanks to the brothers who helped with this write-up, and we hope the others will send me all the news they can. With Bro. Curtis on the east end we should be able to keep things going. Cert. 1875. Southwestern Division — Was glad to see a short write-up in the October issue. Bro. L. Gaither bid in Wheatland agency, re- lieved on bid by Bro. L. H. Hale, on first Neosho. Bro. G. F. Wallace gets first Afton, Bro. W. O. Hathaway having bid in Todd agency. Bro. Martin, second Vinita, is visiting home- folks East, relieved by Mr. Crewson, from the Santa Fe. Bro. Ed Heffner bid in third Catoosa, relieved on third White Oak on bid by Bro. Wallace Morgan. Bro. C. F. Lewis, second Catoosa, bid in Kelley- ville agency. Bro. W. M. Ledbetter, agent White Oak, who was married in Mississippi while on his vacation, was relieved by Bro. S. A. Hathaway, now reliev- ing the agent at Taneha. Bro. C. A. Childers bid in Catale agency, Acting Agent Bro. Williams going back to second phoner there. Bro. C. E. Simmons, agent Mustang, bid in third Vinita, and Bro. Jack Gardner Garnett agency. An office was opened at Tulsa stock yards while the Dry Farming Congress was in session at Tulsa, and trains were handled by block only between there and “SA.” I am indebted to Bros. Morehouse and Morgan, of White Oak, for the most of these notes, and hope others will get interested enough to send some notes to them the next time, which I will get from them. About all the men who wanted off have returned from their vacations and operators arc more plenti- ful. Cert. 1720. Baltimore. & Ohio R. R. Wheeling Division — A splendid meeting was held in the Y. M. C. A. Building at Wheeling on October 13th at 10:40 a. m. The Wheeling Division boys turned out in force, and Bro. J. Yeager, Jr., headed the follow- ing delegation from the Pittsburg Division: Bros. C. L. Allender, L. E. Wilson, J. H. Beatty, F. C. Wilson, W. B. Millett, E. B. Hager, T. V. Cham- bers, J. E. Mathews, H. E. Relrood, R. C. Zim- merman, J. W. Keenan, C. L. McFarland, Yeager, Schoflor, Roberts, Lister, Wilson, Carr and Mc- Nutt, and Sisters Dunvan, Askey, Teeple and Calloway. Many matters of interest were taken up and dis- cussed, and the meeting adjourned, subject to call of local chairman, at 12:50 p. m. The meeting at Red Men’s Hall, Fairmont, on October 14th, was not nearly so well attended, as but seven brothers reached the meeting room. These meetings are held for your benefit, boys. You can get your hair-cut the next day and buy a pair of new socks after the meeting, and if you feel that you must stand on the corner, come to town the next day. The deepest sympathy is extended to Bro. F. H. Henderson, whose mother died on Sunday, October 12th, at Fairpoint, Ohio. He was relieved on first there by G. A. Gallagher. Bro. H. L. Clelland, second Benton Ferry, was off several days on account of illness, relieved by Mr. Enix, recently returned to this division, who later relieved C. E. Miller, third Glover Gap, on six months' leave. Bro. A. G. Youst, first Glover Gap, was off two weeks recently with hay fever, relieved by Bro. A. G. Heck, of wireless fame, Barrackville. The “two, Eds” at the Wheeling meeting on October 13th is some team, and nothing slow about it, either. Bro. J. W. Keenan, second Cameron, was the only man on the division to connect up with both meetings. Come again, Jim. Bro. W. A. Yeater, the genial agent at Denver, has bid . in third there, thus separating himself from (Miss) Troubles. Bro. J. B. Springer, Colfax, W. Va., and L. B. of A. for the Eastern District, bid in New Martins- ville, W. Va., days, which makes it necessary to get a new man for the local board on the east end. Let’s hear from the best man. Bro. R. C. Zimmerman has returned from a thirty-day vacation, and Bro. S. C. Stewart, who relieved him, has returned to Burton tower. Bro. C. L. Allender, called to Baltimore on busi- ness, was relieved by Bro. C. F. Ross. Bro. L. J. Wilson, third Cameron, off ten days attending the world's scries ball game at New York and Philadelphia, was relieved by R. R. Howard. L. Schlivers, first Narrow, on vacation, wa4 relieved by W. P. Schlivers, of Bri Igeport. T. A. Dailey, first “HN” Benwood, off on ac- count of sickness, was relieved by If. Woodruff. G. II. McCracken, second ( i lover Gap, on vaca- tion, relieved by W. H. Enix, who also relieved Digitized by CiOOQle

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1920 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. F. Decker, first Benwood, while off on account of a felon on his hand. C. W. Jackson, first Holloway, Ohio, off on account of sickness, was relieved by L. E. Kinney, and R. A. Vanvossen, second there, by H. T. Bay. L. F. Forrest, first Foster, was off on account of sickness in his family, and the others there doubled, no operator being available for relief. Some men will not belong to the O. R. T., which makes their living, but they can not play in the band for amusement unless they belong to the musicians’ union — the difference being that in the former there is no compulsion about being a union man as there is in the latter. On last Labor Day we noticed one of this class, who had the nerve to march in a union band, but who won’t come into the O. R. T. We should put the musicians* union onto this little game. It is quite likely he would not be allowed in another union parade. Bro. F. F. Frazee, first Brooklyn Jet., while attending to business c6ncerning the safety com- mittee in Baltimore, was relieved by Bro. S. C. Secrest, Hannibal first, and he by M. F. Feathers, who also relieved C. W. Hammond, first Archer, while off on account of sickness. Bro. R. F. Fctty, first, and Bros. J. H. Beatty, second, and L. E. Wilson, third “WR” tower, Wheeling, have returned from their ten-day vaca- tions, relieved by G. A. Gallagher. Cert. 754. Nezv Castle Division — Byrom Gray, now at Springville, N. Y., in the milling business, called on friends here recently. Business is the heaviest it has ever been on the B. & O. Bro. Sofroney has returned from a short vaca- tion. Mr. Tardoff has been transferred to Girard. Bro. Green had charge of the examination of the operators on the Book of Rules. The recent meeting at Akron, Ohio, was not very well attended, but the faithful few were on hand to enjoy the luncheon. The few delinquents should pay up at once, as our committee is after another increase and needs your help. Pay up and do not be a “has been,” who is not much better than a “never was.” Our insurance feature is worth more a dozen times over as a protection to your mother, wife and family than all you pay for dues and assess ments. Pay up and get an up-to-date card, and remember: “No card, no favors.” There is a party in our midst trying to pass him- self off as a member with an up-to-date, but his bluff won’t work. He is known and hereafter will have to produce the goods or dismount and walk. “Aunt Sophia,” Cert. 933, New Castle Division, f Vest End — An interesting meeting was held in Central Labor Hall, Akron, Saturday evening, October 25th, with a larger attendance than at any previous one. Still, several brothers who could have at- tended were not out. The notice in the division directory tells you where to go. Everybody is sticking right on the job, and there are few extra men on this end. Bro. Bradford is with the steel gang, cutting in an office as they advance with the new rail. Get busy, brothers, and line up the men on this end who are without cards. Most of them will make good members. The new railroad being built from Lorain south, to connect with the Pennsylvania, will cross the B. & O. a little over a mile west of Nova. This may make a new position for some of the boys. The motive power is to be both steam and elec- tricity. The general committee went into session with the general manager on Octob<j 24th. Give the company the very best of service, and don’t have any delays blamed on an O. R. T. man. We have only a few offices on the west end, and as we are afraid Aunt Sophia will put one over on us, we are going to propose to her and if suc- cessful hope to have next month’s correspondence signed “Aunt Sophia and Uncle Biff.” Remember: “No card, no favors.” “Uncle Birr.” Philadelphia Division — At a recent meeting in Wilmington, Local Chair- man F. F. Sullivan gave an outline of a plan he has in view for the members’ benefit, and it is urged upon all members to attend the meetings and find out fully what he has in mind. The new interlocking machine will soon be in- stalled in West Junction tower, where our local secretary, Bro. E. L. Miller, handles both the main line and branch trains. Bro. R. W. Dill, Delaware avenue, Wilmington, has been relieving agents on different parts of the division recently. The members’ attention at present centers on the General Committee, who are in conference with the railroad officials in Baltimore, asking for a revised schedule. The increased freight rates proposed by the railroads have been received by the agents. A raise of 5 per cent on each rate, regardless of how it ends, is given. The majority ends in the frac- tional part of a cent. You can imagine the work- ing out of these rates by the agents, and the vast amount of trouble the auditor’s department will experience in keeping everything straight. If the Interstate Commerce Commission sanctions the small increase asked for and there is apparently not much opposition to it, we hope the fractions will be dropped. Cert. 405. Baltimore Division — We only have four weeks to work on the nons if we wish 100 per cent by January 1st. We have 98 per cent; let’s make it the 100. Bro. B. L. Buxton lands first Riverside, Bro. F. Phillips second Boyds, and Bro. J. W. Hardesty second Mt. Clare. Vacancies bulletined are River- side, Silver Spring, Barncsville and Germantown Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1921 second. Extras Bowers and Cunningham at the two latter points pending bulletin. Very large crowds were handled to the Great Frederick Fair on October 22d and 23d. New offices were opened at Limekiln and Groves by Mr. Hummer and Bro. J. M. Love, and Bro. Rems- burg, from Adamstown, was taken to Frederick to assist Bro. Hargett. Bro. O. B. Sigafoose attended the recent world*s series at Philadelphia and New York. Freight continues tb be very heavy over this division, train loads of emigrants being moved daily. The nons are growing very impatient in regard to new agreement. We don’t understand why they should worry when they show that they do not wish any more pay, relief days, etc., by giving excuses when asked to join instead of coming in and helping to get those benefits. I am afraid we do not apply the “no card no favors” motto strong enough, as some of our members favor the nons as much, if not more, than a member. We should live up strictly to our obligations if we expect to attain what we desire. Those who have not forwarded their dues please do so at once. Cert. 641. Lake Eric Division — Bro. H. W . Dickson, second Alta, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by J^ M. Yanko, a new man. Bro. William Severns, “MC” Mansfield, has returned after spending his vacation at New York and Philadelphia, watching the world’s series ball games. Bro. A. J. Grubb, first Butler, is on thirty days’ vacation, relieved by Bro. W. B. Grubb, he on second by Bro. T. B. McCready, relieved on third by Bro. Aungst, extra. Bro. W. B. Anderson, first Plymouth, was off several days owing to illness, Bros. C. H. Ferguson and W. L. Varner doubling. Bro. Fred Walsh, Sandusky, is off sick, relieved by Fred Divilbiss. We hope for his speedy re- covery. Our old war horse, Bro. O. A. Faust, first New Haven, has been trying to get relief for vacation since September 1st, but extra men are so scarce that he is still waiting. Brothers, get after the few nons still left here and let’s make the division solid. Those working in the same office and next to them, call their attention to the benefits the Order is securing day by day all over the country and see if we can not get them lined up by the first of the year. Cert. 437. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Death has entered the family of our esteemed division operator, G. W. C. Day, remov- ing therefrom his daughter; therefore, be it Resolved, That Pittsburg District Division 33, Order Railroad Telegraphers, at their regular meet- ing, September 25, 1913, extend to Mr. Day and family our sincere condolence in their sad be- reavement; and be it further Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, a copy sent to Mr. Day and a copy to- The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. O. L. Wetzell, T. J. Korn, F. J. O’Donnell, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To Operators and Agents , Ohio Division B. & O. S.-W. R. R.: I desire to convey to the operators and^ agents my sincere appreciation for the many expressions of love and sympathy, and for the beautiful floral offering sent me in my recent bereavement in the loss of my dear mother. Addison Frtburger. Athens, Ohio, September 30, 1913. Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. Illinois Division — Bro. L. R. Calhoun, while off ten days attending the State Fair at Springfield, was relieved by J. A. Peeler. Bro. J. F. Walker, “WV" tower, on the sick list several days, was relieved by O. L. Calhoun. L. A. Kelley, relieved on second Kell by Bro. J. T. Carroll, bid in third Ina. We are all glad to see our faithful Bro. F. F. Kelley back at Ina again. He has been off the past two months on account of having trouble with one of his eyes. Bro. I. C. Threet has resigned and gone to the Northern Pacific. Wc all wish him success. Bro. II. Sturman bid in first Cypress, relieved on second there by J. J. Walls. E. H. Kirk, third Bourbon, bid in second Cad- well, relieved by F. R. Thixton. Bro. B. E. Johnson, -nights “OW," Salem, now extra dispatcher, is relieving R. L. Jackson, first trick south end, on vacation, relieved by Bro. A. Chrisman, and he on second “OW,” Salem, by Bro. L. B. Johnson, relieved on third Salctn Yard by Mr. Loonsdorf, later relieved by Mr. Coyle. M. L. Daugherty, first “OW,” off a few days recently sick, was relieved by H. E. Bartrain. R. E. Farmer, second trick dispatcher, on vacation, was relieved by W. R. Eckard, a new dispatcher. M. L. Ubrich. first trick dispatcher on north end, on vacation, was relieved by O. R. Aikman, night chief, and he by H. E. Bartram. Div. Cor. Chicago Division, Villa Grove District — Bro. Thompson, first “VC” tower, is off on account of the serious illness of his wife. Wc wish her a speedy recovery. Sister G. R. Smith, second Gerald, is off on account of sickness. Bro. Glen Johnson, third Gerald, went to Royal recently to get his semi-monthly check cashed. Mr. Hooker is now agent at Royal. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1922 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sister Wilson, first Reilly, was off several days recently, relieved by Bro. G. E. Rusk. bro. Keeler bid in third Bongafd, and W. M. Hendricks, second Tipton. Brothers, don’t forget our motto, “No cards, no favors.” It sometimes -helps a non to change his mind about joining the O. R. T. The operator who made insulting remarks to the lady operator on No. 24 wire a few nights ago has been located. “A word to the wise,” etc. Mr. Coyer has accepted Fountain Creek agency. Ex-Bro. Yeazel, at “VG” tower, says if the O. R. T. gets another raise for us he will line up. L. L. Reemsten is back from the E. J. E. in his old harness worn twenty-five years. “Helping Hand.'' CARD OF THANKS. ■To the Brothers of Division No. 34 — I wish to thank you for the donation subscribed for me during the two months I lost on account of an ulcer on my eyeball. Brothers, you will never be forgotten. r r? v n F. F. Kelley, Cert. 55. Pere Marquette R. R. Chicago and Muskegon Division — Mrs. V. C. Romoscr and little daughter are visit- ing her parents in Urichsville, Ohio, and Vcrn is running around with a haunted look, as if he had forgotten something. Bro. J. H. Maxam attended the Holland fair and came to work next day with taffy stuck all over his face. Claims he bought it for the kids. Bro. Watson was able to attend the funeral of \\ . H. Ilacklander through the kindness of Mr. Rich, agent at Holland, working for him during the services. R. Aatra, an old-timer, has been appointed yard- master at Waverly and says things are not like they were; more work with less help, evidently keeping him “hot-footing” all the time. One doesn’t realize the progress made by the railroads until they are out of the service a few years then come back. Conductor William II. Hacklander, of Holland, Mich., twenty-four years of age, died at his home at 8:45 p. m.. Monday, September 16th. “Bill” will be sadly missed, owing to his cheerful dispo- sition. He leaves, besides a host of sorrowing friends, four brothers, three of whom are railroad men, two sisters and an aged mother, to whom iie has been a great comfort. His father, an old railroad conductor, died four years ago. Our boys sent a beautiful wreath of flowers and through the courtesy of Chief Dispatcher W. J. Quinlan the switch engines and Allegan crew's Mopped work long enough to attend the funeral at 1 :30 p. m. September 18th. The relatives have the heat licit sympathy of all the l’ere Marquette em- Biaitk lt.ikei, of Valparaiso, Ind., visited Bro. Gaboui> at New Era recently. Luis Nelson, son of Bro. Nelson, of Shelby, has accepted a position with the express company at Detroit, Mich. Wyoming first and Sawyer, New Buffalo and Michigan City third are on bid. Bro. W. H. Ruts, third Sawyer, is at Michigan City nights pending bulletin, relieved by J. Hurlbut, from Reese, and Bro. C. Frost, third Stcvensville, is at New Buffalo nights, also pending bulletin, relieved by Mr. Mar- shall. The new station at St. Joseph, Mich., is well under way. It will be a great improvement over the old one, which is in a very bad condition. Boys, do your best to get' in the nons at your station. Keep right after them until they are landed. Don’t become weary in well doing nor get discouraged. Remember that by sticking to- gether we are bound to win and get our rights. I wish to thank Bro. Watson for items sent me this month and hope the other brothers will send me a few items for next month, which will be greatly appreciated. Div. Com. CARD OF THANKS. I desire to thank the telegraphers on P. M. Divi- sion No. 39, O. R. T., for the flowers sent for my father, who passed away at my home October 24th. E. W. Burch, Brothers, Sisters and Family. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Clifton Forge Division, Mountain and James River Districts — Owing to the shortage of the loading track at Crozet, the passing siding had to be put in com- mission on account of heavy shipment of apples. Not being able to meet trains at that point second trick was closed and second trick opened at Me- diums River, Bro. E. A. Wood relieving Bro. J. M. Hall, second “VY,” who went to second “MR” pending bulletin. Bro. E. E. Barksdale has returned after thirty days’ vacation visiting friends and relatives east of Blue Ridge. Bro. M. P. Keller was off several days sick, Bros. E. E. Barksdale and Chess Miller doubling until Bro. J. G. Thompson came to their assistance. Bro. H. P. McClung, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. A. N. Garrett, relieved by Bro. T. G. Thompson. Bro. W. II. Milloway assigned Griffith nights, Bro. J. W. Kent relieving him on third “JD.” Bro. T. L. Milloway, who went West several months ago for his health and worked for the C. P. out of Vancouver, B. C., is back in the old mother State waiting on the results of his case between the G. C. and C. T. D. There were few present at the recent meeting held in Clifton Forge. If you want to know what is being done for the uplift of the Order you will have to attend meetings, meet the other brothers, become better acquainted and learn to have a brotherly feeling for your fellowrman. Digitized by C-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1923 Business is good and the extra men are getting all they can do. Bro. H. C. Anders, third Lyle, attended the Lynchburg fair, relieved by Bro. H. G. Peters, who later relieved Bro. H. L. Simpson, when he relieved Bro. W. S. Acord a few days. Bro. A. L. Flaherty was relieved while off sick by Bro. O. C. Stinnett, who also relieved Bro. M. J. Putnam, on a business trip to Norfolk and other points. Bro. R. S. Loving, who has been in the Catawba sanitorium for some time, I am glad to say, is very much improved in health, and we hope he will soon be back with us; W. F. Crist, relieving him, has filed. his application. H. C. Steele has purchased a fine home at Iron Gate for $2,850 cash. We all know who helped to pay for it, as he has been on the non list for a long time. A. Roger, on vacation, was relieved bf Bro. L. L. Strickland. Bro. L. V. Davis, on vacation, was relieved by W. R. Bennett. Bro. O. B. Boswell, who relieved Bros. L. C. Landrum, C. O. Milloway and F. S. Grove on their vacations, is now relieving Bro. W. R. Shackelford. Bro. A. M. Hayden is visiting his parents in Mt Sterling, Ky., Bro. H. C. Worley relieving. Bro. G. S. Campbell took in the Richmond fair, relieved by Bro. H- F. Thomas. Bro. C. E. Davis, Rocky Point, Va., off a few days, was relieved by Bro. H. G. Peters, who later relieved Bro. C. E. Spitzer a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Davis has the agency for the automatic razor strop. Brothers, watch your phones and see that they are kept in first-class shape by the linemen. Sev- eral of the brothers have been on the carpet lately on account of bulling orders copied over the phone, the dispatcher himself failed to detect the mistake and gave complete and the orders were delivered. Fortunately nothing serious resulted from it. Bro. H. S. Hen'derson, our lineman, is right on the job day and night, and you only have to call his attention to the fact that your phone needs repairs and it will be attended to without delay. Bro. O. C. Stinnett displaced Bro. W. J. Kent, who displaced Bro. H. G. Peters. Cert. 579. Indiana Division — C. A. Blair, ticket agent Richmond, has returned from his vacation West. Bro. John Gornieu recently spent a few days with his brother near Colfax, 111. L. H. Sullivan, agent Okeana, spent his vacation in and around Amboy. Bath agency was bid in by Bro. G. D. Robinson. Business is heavy on wire No 103 these days, as Boston dispatchers use it for train wire, their phone outfit having been burned when the station at that point was destroyed on September 16th. We should make an extra effort to give the dis- patchers our best services, especially at the pres- ent time. It will be appreciated. A delayed “OS’* or a clock a minute off may cause a bad delay. Bro. Wooley, agent Peoria, had to batch h few days when his wife was called to Knoxville owing to the serious illness of a brother. Bro. Murphy, of Economy, expects to take his vacation this month. Bro. Raber and wife spent their fifteen days* vacation with relatives at Hoopeston, 111. The former had a good time fishing. They made the round trip in his new touring car, 500 miles in all. Relief Agent Caine relieving. Bro. E. W. Johnson, off three days attending Grand Lodge, K. of P., at Indianapolis, was re- lieved by J. F. Burke, extra. Bro. H. H. Reynolds has returned' to third North Judson, after seven weeks* vacation visit- ing in Washington, Baltimore, Paterson, N. J., and New York City. He was relieved by Bro. S. A. Carriger. Bro. L. H. Warvel, Beatrice nights, relieved by Mr. Littell for three weeks’ vacation to Missouri and the Atlantic coast, accompanied by his wife. Bro. Warvel has been telegraphing for forty-three years, having worked under President George W. Stevens when he was dispatcher at Logansport, Ind., over forty years ago. He holds a letter from Mr. Stevens which he values very highly. Bro. Vicroy, displaced by Bro. Mauss by the closing of third Brighton, displaced Bro. F. M. Peoples, first Peru yards, who displaced Bro. O. F. Richmon, third Peru yards, displacing Bro. M. G. Dancey, second Peru yards, who goes on the extra list. ! t Bro. G. A. Batchelor, agent Fernold, relieved by Extra Hoolihan and Sister M. M. Batchelor, second Fernold, relieved by Mr. Littell, are visiting at their former home and in New York. Bros. Wood, Moore and George Knipp, first, sec- ond and third Fowlerton, were relieved by “Icha- bod” Burke, who has a great liking for lady tele- phoners. He should be careful to learn if they are married before making appointments with them. Bro. S. L. Priser, third Marion, was relieved by our new brother, O. D. Lamm, while on vaca- tion. Bro. Dancey was at Beardstown a few days. Bro. George Shanklin relieved Bro. Brock, third Losantville tower for ten days while Mrs. Brock was ill. We still have a few delinquents holding regular positions. Brothers, write to our local chairman or come to the next meeting, find out who they are; then go after them and don’t let up until they “come across.” The nons and delinquents are responsible for the smallness of our pay check. It is simply a business proposition. Don’t allow a few short-sighted men to retard the welfare of ten times their number. Items were received from six of the brothers on the Wabash District, but not a line from the south end. Your correspondent hears very little of the news, so must depend upon the member- ship for it. Large favors thankfully received and smaller ones in proportion. What do you think of the $7.50, $9.50 and $12.50 express minimum secured from the Southern Ex- Digitized by LiOOQle

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1924 The Railroad Telegrapher. press Company by the general committee on the Southern Railway? The company operating over the C. & O. lines is fully as prosperous as the one that granted this concession, and we surely could use the money. Would like to see it discussed at greater length in the next issue. Div. Cor., Cert. 398. Erie Ry. Members Erie System, Division 42: Our new schedule is ready for distribution and probably already in your hands. We received a nice increase, besides some very important changes in the rules. Securing the phone men in our agreement is alone well worth all the energy and effort put forth. It all depends on the members and the men on the road as to further progress. If we get busy and see the man working next to us, tell him what good the Order has done and get him in, we can accomplish a great deal. The men always knocking our Order because the committee does not do this or that and say they will not pay any more dues on that account are hurting themselves more than anyone else. Let us all get busy and make the Erie equal to any other road in the country. It will soon be double tracked from Jersey City to Chicago and be in a position to do business as quickly and cheaply as any road, and will then be more willing to pay a good, honest wage. I want to attend as many meetings on the sys- tem as I can this winter and become acquainted with you. I think we can work together much better if we know each other. W. H. Hustkd, General Chairman. Cincinnati Division — Some of the boys are getting bumped on account of the automatic blocks going into effect and some towers being closed. We hope after things are running nicely under the new system, we can get our organization in better shape, as it always causes more or less disruption when changes are being made. Sister Nina Gwinner, knocked out of Ashland, took first Kent depot. If some of the men had half as much manhood as she has womanhood, we could be getting $100 a month instead of the paltry sum we are working for now. The chief dispatcher is not advertising vacancies as he should, and we will have to insist that our agreement is lived up to. There is no use of our committee spending money to get these things un- less vire get the good of them, so if you know of any part of the agreement not being lived up to, notify Bro. Husted, our local chairman. In our new agreement we are entitled to over- time if kept on duty jiftcr regular hours, whether waiting on a passenger or local freight train, whether you do any wire work or not. This in- cludes all twelve-hour men and agents, so put in your overtime slip and it will be allowed. , Cert. 20. Mahoning Division — Marshall, while visiting relatives in Chicago, was relieved by Ray Lewis. Cregan, car tracer, off getting married, was re- lieved by Kope, from the superintendent’s office. Congratulations. Pierson, visiting in the West, was relieved by Extia Cares. Saltsman, after several months on the sick list, has returned to work. General Chairman Husted will call the com- mittee together soon. .If you have a grievance of any kind, take it up with your local chairman at once. Telegraphy gives us an insight into many other kinds of business and broadens the telegrapher’s intellect. The number of good positions which competent telegraphers can fill has greatly increased in the last few years, expansion of business and new policies creating numerous openings which did not exist in the old days. Perdue has resigned to go to the P. L. E. Cares, second Warren to first “VY,” Harnil to. second “AB,” Snyder to first “BR,” Fitch to second “CB,” and Holland to third “GI.” Mitchell to first “YO,” vice Lewis, in dispatcher’s office. Miss Wilcox spent a few days in Cleveland re- cently on account of sickness in the family. Stroup back after a month’s vacation and a pleasant tour of the West in his motor car. Pangborn spent a few days in Cleveland and Detroit, and doubled up. Fox back after spending a month at Mt. Clem- ents, Mich., greatly improved. Phones on the Mcadville Division, in operation for over a month, are working fine. Interlocking towers, now working twelve hours, will soon be working eight hours where they handle blocks only on the telephone. There’s generally a fault in every proposition, but its percentage of weakness doesn’t eliminate all merit. The future looks brighter than ever, after read- ing over the present schedule. We have a lot of things we were unable to secure before. Pay your dues; we can not do business with a light treasury. “Bill Sykes.” Susquehanna Division — Business is booming on the old “Swale.” That’* what we like to see — the approach indicators in a horizontal position all the time. The company’s prosperity means our prosperity. None of us like to see business get slack, even though it gives us less to do. Let us be on the alert and do all in our power to keep the trains moving. Be prompt in answering the dispatcher and help him all we can. When a freight is detained an unusual length of time around your tower, notify him promptly, so he can figure on following trains and not cause a blockade. This helps him out a whole lot. The constitutionality of the New York State law, giving us two days off a month is being tested in the courts and we will soon know the result. Bro. Pierson is doing everything he possibly can for us in this matter. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1925 At the last meeting in Elmira your chairman requested us all to work individually among the nons, and get them in. There should be no nous left after what was done for them by the O. R. T. in securing a new schedule with increased salaries, etc. An old hard-shell non, who left the Erie about a year ago and we tried for years to get in, is now convinced that the O. R. T. is all right because he wants to get a job over in Canada, and a man without an up-to-date there don’t stand much show of landing a job. We hope the day will come when it will be that way here. Old "MJ” tower is again in operation, presided over by Bros. Welch, Monohan and Wezloski, Bro. Monohan being on first pending bids. Mr. Degroat, at "VO,” is still so hard pressed for cash that he is unable to join. He is about the only one on the division who did met vote last spring. The nons at "JF” tower are also still out, al- though we got them a $5.00 increase in last schedule. Bro. Meeker, second Cameron, is a lad we are proud of; he joined the day he went to work. Mr. Carman there has promised. Extra men are very scarce and maintainers arc being used in cases of emergency. Understand some brother is sick at Owego. Post me *n brothers who art ill, so we can visit them. Div. Co*. Allegheny and Bradford Divisions — About four months ago I wrote an article sug- gesting that a meeting be held and a correspondent appointed, so we could know what was going on and have a monthly write-up in the journal, but I do not blame the chairman for not calling one. as only two members besides himself showed up at the last called meeting. Boys, we must wake up and do something, so when the committee goes to New York in the spring we can ask for a $65.00 or $75.00 minimum. W’e will never get this without a solid member- ship that will take an interest in the work and get in the nons. It costs $7.50 to join, including the $1,000 insurance; and we got a raise of 10 per cent, which amounts to $60.00 a year. You can not find a better investment anywhere for such a small outlay as this $7.50 a year. So much for the telegraphers. We also got some stations raised $2.50 per month. Why don’t the agents come in? Oh, they say: Why didn’t the committee get a raise for all of us? ("There’s a reason.”) There are thirty agents on these two divisions. Five of them belong to the O. R. T. Would we have our independence today if only 5 per cent of the people had been back of General Washington ? With 98 per cent of the operators and agents behind the committee when it goes to New York next year we can get anything reasonable that we want. Moral — Get after the nons, brothers, and don’t let up until you get them in. Make these divisions 100 per cent; then General Manager Stone's byword: "We have millions to fight you, but nothing to give you,” will be speedily shelved, and he will be "more than glad” to meet our committee at any time. “Mutt.” Canadian Northern Ry. Twenty new members received into Division 43’ in September, eighteen by initiation and two by transfer. G. H. Palmer, General Sec’y and Trcas. Western Division , First District — Bro. Brownridge is enjoying a month’s holiday, relieved by Bro. Parkinson. Bro. Darbee, of Swan River days, has resigned and gone back to the States. Bro. McMann, late of Hudson Bay Jet, has transferred to Third District. Several new stations are advertised on Kindersley sub division, west of Aalsack, for which some ot the boys on this district have applied. There should be a lot of new stations opened up next year when the extensions now building are taken over by the operating department. There is no scarcity of operators on this district, the feeling being general that the Canadian North- ern is a good fair road to work on. The grain is rolling down to the great lakes now in fine style, between two and three hundred cars from Humbolt, and three to four hundred from Dauphin every twenty-four hours. Quite a number of the boys have secured good bags of game since the season opened, Bros. Mus- gratfe and Armstrong gettiifg about two hundred ducks at Watson last month. Cert. 52. Western Division , District Two — Bro. McLaren, Shellbrook, on holidays, was relieved by Bro. Bussey, recently returned to this district after an absence of several months. Mr. Armitage, Blaine Lake, is still watching the steel coming in and has a good terminal idea in his head. Perhaps it may induce him to come through when he has a little more time to think it over. Mr. Bedard is running his farm during "CS” hours, and Mr. Braithwaitc, at Leask, is cleaning up after the big picnic. There must be something the matter with the air up in the bush country; three nons out of six men is poor showing indeed for this district. 1 trust the boys will get busy and soon make the Shellbrook branch 100 per cent. Bro. Wilson, at Polworth, is still pushing logs, when he is not hunting. Bro. Thompson (old war horse), Big River, is hoping his mills will soon be rebuilt so as to keep him busy. Bro. Lemieux is making the ducks duck their heads during the day time and ducking himself at night. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1926 The Railroad Telegrapher. The agencies on the Calgary extension have been bulletined and we will soon know who are the lucky bidders. Bro. Bowles bid in Rosetown, leaving Harris open for bids. Bro. Talmcy, at Rosthern, was very painfully burned recently while putting out a fire caused by explosion of gasoline lamp, which he finally extin- guished before much damage had been done. He is still in the hospital, but we hope will soon be back on the job again. We Were glad to see some of the Goose Lake boys at the last Saskatoon meeting. Through the courtesy of our chief an extra left Kindersley early in the morning for the boys' to come on and he also arranged to get them back the same night. Assistant General Chairman McGrough, of the C. P. R., was also at this meeting, and arrange- ments were made to hold a joint meeting and banquet in Saskatoon, when we hope to have Grand Secretary arid Treasurer Bro. Quick and Third Vice-President Bro. Campbell with us. Time of meeting to be announced later. We have to thank Bro. Hall for most of the notes in this write-up. . Cert. 111. Rossburn Subdivision , District Two — This sub division is one of the* best — Solid O. R. T. It has been unanimously decided to have a monthly write-up in the journal, and all we need now is for the brothers to send in their breezy items, not later than the 20th, in order that we can get them to St. Louis in time for the current issue. We are now working under the dispatchers at Neepawa, with Mr. Stewart as chief and Mr. Kirk- patrick, assistant superintendent. All of the boys are back now from their holidays, and we certainly appreciate the efforts made by our good chief, Mr. Helston, to get us all relieved before the grain season opened. Vista has been opened as a regular telegraph office with Bro. Connley in charge pending appli- cation. This opening will relieve “Cert. 962“ of a great deal of work. Erickson should soon be opened and this would help Bro. Hughes at Elphinstone and Bro. Mc- Bratney at Clanwilliam. “B,“ Cert. 962. CARD OF THANKS. Virden, Manitoba, October 20, 1913. I desire to thank the members of Division 43, O. R. T., for the beautiful floral offering sent us at the death of my husband. I should have written before but within two weeks after my husband’s death my child took typhoid fever and is only just recovering. Yours truly, Mrs. E. Froggatt. Eastern District — The Sunday October meeting at Joliette, consider- ing the difficulty some of the boys had in making connections, had a very good representation. Those present were: Local Chairman Bro. Geraldi, from Cumberland; Bros. M&randa, agent Hawkesbury; Gelinas, agent L’Orignal; Denis, agent St. Sauveur; Jacob, agent Montcalm; Bris- sette, agent Rawdon, and our brother-agent from Charlemagne, who was not long enough at the meeting for me to learn his name, being obliged, we understand, to call on one of Joliette’s fair ladies. If that is correct we will forgive him this *time. Also Bro. Carriveau, relieving agent, booked for Gameau days; Bro. Dube, Joliette nights, and Bro. “Sam” Saint-Arnaud, agent Shawnigan Falls; Bro*. Morrison, who is doing relief work on the west end; Bro. Hartshorn, relief dispatcher, Joliette days, and our genial first trick dispatcher, Bro. F. J. Belleau. An important little matter was amicably adjusted by the committee previous to the meeting. The lesson we learned in this regard was that little matters are always important and should be taken up early as in this case. The following resolution was adopted: “Any member bidding for vacan- cies bulletined will in future send a copy of their applications to the local chairman.” I am sure that the members will recognize the value of this as it will enable the chairman to determine whether the right man is getting the po- sition advertised, and if not, be in a position to take the matter up before the positions bulletined are permanently filled. Members will please keep the above resolution in mind when bidding for vacancies in the future. A few of the boys have not yet remitted half of their first month’s increase. Come, boys, get into line and send it to Bro. Palmer at once. Don't hold onto the money any longer, it will bring better interest by turning it over to the division. Fortune’s wheel is a funny jade; and, as Jake says, “She sometimes gets her tire punctured— for you.” Bro. Boudreault went hunting with friends recently. Birds were plentiful but they did not get any as they unfortunately forgot the fresh salt. The G. N. W. Telegraph Co. has moved its office from the town to L’Orignal. This will greatly add to Bro. Gelinas’ already heavy duties, but of course will increase his commissions. I promised Jake I would say a good word for his tobacco. Some of the boys said he cut it on the rails, but this is a libel, for Jake is sharp enough to cut tobacco without using a rail. He says Bro. Maranda is going to travel for rubber goods, but will cut Coney Island out of his ter- ritory. Bro. Roby is back at Lachute after two weeks’ vacation. He is pretty swift, but he can not make a transfer in* ten minutes. Bro. Pelletier is taking two weeks’ rest from his heavy duties. Bro. Savard was recently married. The boys all wish him “bon voyage.” “Sandy,” Cert 1028. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1927 Central of Georgia Ry. Savannah Division — Business is on a boom now, and everybody Is working the full ten-hour limit Bro. J. S. West, from Oconee, was relieved by I. M. Browder, a new-comer. J. S. Perry was relieved at Pulaski- by Sister A. L. Knight, of the S. W. Division. Bro. A. M. Bass, Davisboro agency, has decided to take a trick job. A certain non on this division who bids on every good-looking job and generally lands them, is gloat- ing over his success as a bidder, but is never able to pay the price to join. If you happen to see a non on this division acting this wise you will know it is the one I refer to. Brethren, give the nons no rest until they join. Enforce strictly our motto, “No card, no favors,” as it is being done on other roads, and you will make them realize where they stand. Do some organizing yourself. Don’t wait for the “organizer” to go over the road when you can do the work just as good. Thanks to the boys who sent in notes for the journal this month. Cert. 1. Columbus Division — Bro. E. A. Day, promoted to Childressburg, Ala., agency, relieved on bid by Bro. G. W. Sorrell, of Boswell, Ala., at Five Points, Ala., agency. Bro. C. J. Conaway, Jr., Hollins, Ala., bid in second Goodwater, Ala., relieving the agent there of the telegraph work. Bro. C. E. Newman, Margarett Junction, goes to Alexander City, Ala., as C. & O. He is prepared to supply the married men with sweet potatoes cheap; apply before digging time. Margarett Junction first on bid, vice Bro. New- man. All the boys are pleased to learn that the con- dition of the mother of Bro. W. W. Roberts has greatly improved, though it is still necessary for Bro. Roberts to visit her tri-weekly. If every member will send in the news and changes at their stations we can have a write-up from our division every month. (Miss) Augustine Sims. Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Ry. We hear that the reported sale of this road to the Pennsylvania has been postponed until January 20th. Later we hear that the sale several months ago to the different stockholders had been con- firmed, but that it was a question if they could operate jointly; all of which makes it very em- barrassing for your committee to act. You have been very patient and certainly are deserving of something. The brothers must keep up to date and loyally support your committee morally, financially and otherwise. Receiver Johnson recently went through here in his C. & O. private car, which made a fine ap- pearance on the rear end of No. 6. Quite a good many changes have been made at South Solon since Bro. Marsh resigned. Mr. Berry, after holding it about a month, took a position with the American Express Company at Springfield, then Bro. F. H. Smalley, acting as relief agent, took it until T. J. Gray was checked in. Recent transfers are: D. L. Rupert, Lima to Ironton; A. L. Walters, Washn. “CH” to Lima, and E. C. Brooks, Ironton to Washn. “CH.” The latter, on thirty days’ vacation, was relieved by ex-Bro. J. M. Lucas at Dahl Milliken. Ye local chairman went to Flat Rock recently for a business visit with Bro. Simmermon, also had a chat with Bro. Kneisley at Quincy and spent an enjoyable evening with Bro. E. J. Russell at Springfield. Mr. Peters, shops “X” office, is now with the N. & W. at Portsmouth as car distributor. Bro. E. L. Walburn haj been attending school at Jackson quite frequently recently. I under- stand he has a beautiful teacher there. We are glad to see our old friend, J. R. Grims- ley, back as yardmaster at Jackson after three months’ illness. General Manager H. C. Bell and Superintendent Warner made several trips over the road recently in a new gasoline motor car. Bro. Pearl Heaton, Greenfield, who attended the world’s series, has not yet made an official report. Have no news items from the north end. If any of you have any items would be glad to have them. Since Bro. Marsh resigned we have not had a write-up. I took this upon myself and will try and get in a small write-up each month. Help me out on it. L. C. Denver & Rio Grande R. R. Green River Lines — Bro. Brown, from Green River third to Price second, dispatching on the Southern Utah. Bro. Walk, dispatching at Price, is back in Helper dispatcher's office. V. A. Thompson Fruita agency to Price agency, vice L. B. Moyer, resigned. Mr. Grubbs at Fruita pending bids. Thompsons agency also up for bids. Bro. Stone, Green River second, now working second Helper dispatcher’s office, vice Mr. Winkle- man, gone back to Denver on account of poor health. Helper now solid and all up to date. Our committee up for over a month, and Local Chairman Hopkins advises it has another date and hope to do business this time. Don't lose courage, brothers, you know schedule revision is slow work. When the wind does not ground the wire the phone from Salt Lake to Grand Junction works fine. Jones, Green River, has returned from a short vacation East. Business is rushing, tourist travel heavy, and lots of “boomer ops.” floating around. New men at Westwatcr and Fruita and on Green River second and third. See that they get up to date. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1928 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Lands, from Westwater, assigned Hiawatha agency on Southern Utah, relieved by Bro. Sever- son, Westwater nights. Dispatcher Blackwell, on an extended vacation East, and on a hunting trip. “Happy” Ludwig is on first; Conductor Little, extra. Agent Rounds Iras returned from a pleasant vacation. McMillan is back on second and a new man on third at Cisco. One of Bro. McDonald’s twin baby boys took the sweepstake prize at the Grand Junction fair last month. Congratulations, Mack. Two men who recently called up Chief O’Laugh- lin for positions and were passed from Fruita to Helper went on through to Salt Lake and never showed up for work at Helper. This is what makes it hard for men who want work to get transportation. Any O. R. T. man guilty of such a practice should have .charges preferred against him and be shown up in his true character. Chief O’Laughlin, on vacation, was relieved by Dispatcher Blackwell. “Q.” Southern Pacific Ry. Portland Division — The meeting at the Imperial Hotel, Portland, Sunday, October 12th, and at Roscburg, Tuesday evening, October 14th, proved successes in every particular. While the Portland meeting showed the largest attendance, yet the lesser number gathered at Roseburg were just as strong on O. R. T. enthusiasm and fraternal sentiment as the one held in the metropolis “City of Roses.” Both meetings were opened by Bro. Boyd, who read the articles of the new agreement, calling the members’ attention to the most important features in the way of concessions, and what it would mean to the employes in our department to have an eleven-hour day at one and two-men stations, and an eight- or nine-hour day at three or more men stations. Also the inclusion of staff officers, tele- phones and non-telegraph agencies, which affects a large number of men. These and the emergency service article, 30 cents minimum overtime, 7 5 cents special call and the substantial increase in salaries, was very pleasant news to those present, and they manifested their appreciation in no un- certain manner. When Bro. Boyd finished reading the schedule and his remarks in explanation, he then introduced General Chairman Cowgill, who came from San Francisco to be present at these meetings held under the auspices of the Portland Division. Bro. Cowgill gave an extended talk on the ques- tion of unionism, relating some of the vicissitudes which he had passed through since he had first joined the organization in 1887; what the Order had done for the telegraphers on the Southern Pacific, giving all the credit to the members who had remained loyal to the Order all these years, and for their good judgment and wisdom shown in the selection of their committeemen who had been of such splendid help and support in the work of building and negotiating schedules of wages and working conditions from time to time. Those present not only manifested their interest in the things that Bro. Cowgill had to say on his first visit to the Portland Division, but they demon- strated their appreciation at having their general chairman among them after a lapse of many years -since a visit had been made by one in this position. We were also favored by the presence of Bro. A. O. Sinks, q member of the Board of Directors, formerly local chairman of the Portland Division, who gave us an interesting talk on the work of the organization. We were also favored with talks from Bros. Montgomery, Johnson, Bogard and Pierson, all old-timers, and a number of others. A message was read from Fifth Vice-President Manion expressing his regrets at not being able to be present. Bro. Boyd also read a letter from General Super- intendent D. W. Campbell, which was addressed to himself and Bro. F. E. Walters, local chairman of the Shasta Division, soliciting their co-operation in an endeavor to create a spirit of loyalty and energetic interest in affairs of the company by the telegraphers and station agents, and thus show their appreciation for the increases and improved work- ing, conditions recently granted the committee. I trust each member will do his part and en- deavor to give the company the best service pos- sible. As at Los Angeles and San Francisco there was a good attendance, and we would urge upon you to attend all such meetings whenever possible, as they are beneficial in many ways. Those of you who have not remitted the three- dollar and two-dollar special assessments should do so at once, as well as term dues. Harxy F. Rica, Local Cor. Portland Division Notes — Oswego has been made a day and night office, hours 7 a. m. to 2:30 a. m., with Bro. O. C. Duncanson, originally from the S. P. & S., on nights. Mr. Morgan at McMinnville has promised to line up in a few days. Bro. S. J. Hill is now doing extra agent’s work. Sister Brown, of Independence, is on her vaca- tion in California. Bro. J. E. Jacobsen, agent Harrisburg, is in Alberta, where his wife is very sick. “Safety First” is printed on the new Portland Division time table in big black letters. This should be a future rule and guide for the benefit of the S. P., our fellowmen and ourselves. Bro. Hearn relieved Bro. Harry Morris at En- right, who took his assigned position, Leland third. Bro. S. M. Landis is visiting relatives in Texas. Bro. Wilkinson relieved Bro. Maddox at Oregon City agency. Bro. Benner assigned third Oakland. It is now Bro. Odell, second Hillsboro. Bro. Dale Kimes was recently assigned there. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1929 Bro. L. Shinaberger has gone to Arizona for his health. Bro. Robinette relieved Bro. Applegate at Harris- burg agency, who goes to third Glendale. Dispatcher Bill Scherr is handling the west side district. Dispatcher J. I. Love is on vacation. Dispatcher F. W. Cantrall relieving. A new man is handling P. R. N. and Springfield branches. W. S. Bean appointed freight agent Brooklyn in connection with the yard office, and T. V. Cornell ticket agent and telegrapher on first there. Bro. H. D. Olsen at Lafayette was relieved by C. P. Easley. V. L. Youngblood at Timber and T. A. Cathers at Wheeler will both have an up-to-date shortly. Bro. Beer, at Tillimook, Grand Division, will transfer to Division 53. Thanks to Bro. Ray Grate at Tillimook for the items he sent in. If every one would do likewise we could have a good write-up each month. Send your notes to Bro. H. F. Rice, Whiteson, Oregon. Bro. Livengood, of Oakridge, was in Eugene on business recently. The second time to leave his station in a year. Brothers, get a supply of application blanks from Bro. Boyd at Oakland and get after the nons. There should not be one left on this division. “No card, no favors” should be strictly observed, as it has a big meaning. Bro. Boyd will also be glad to furnish a list of the nons to any brother wishing it. Bro. Wold, from Eugene, has taken his assign- ment at Canby, relieving Bro. Gaines, who went to Halsey. Sister M. R. Rice, of Medford, is now on the Shasta Division. Bro. Kennedy has returned to Salem, relieving Bro. Wilkinson, who went to Oregon City as extra agent. Bro. Longabough, from Canby, is relieving Bro. L. Boyd, agent Halsey, who has returned to Ala- bama with his family, on vacation. Geo. Rice, second Drain, 'returned from the San Francisco hospital. Bro. T. A. May is now at Roseburg, and Bro. R. A. Wilson is extra dispatcher there. Bro. Simpson, second West Fork, is laying off. Bro. M. D. Henning is on Woodburn first, re- lieved on second there by Bro. McNeely. Bro. Mills has returned from vacation to Albany first, relieving Bro. John C. Comley, who bid in second there. Bro. E. R. Fox, who has carried a card for three years ftrhile out of the service, is now clerk in the master mechanic’s office. A new boiler at Brooklyn depot, installed to furnish heat for the office buildings, will be a great improvement over conditions here last winter, as we had to work in our overcoats when the nights were a little snappy. Bro. J. F. Knox, of Hillsboro, relieved Bro. P. H. Nelson on third Medford, Bro. G. M. Leslie going to second while it was up for bid. All the boys arc glad to see in the new time table that W. Scherr is a dispatcher. Bro. Mahoney is back at Grant’s Pass after several months’ vacation. Bro. Brunken will return shortly to dear old Nebraska and will, probably bring her back with him. W. H. Speer has been agent at the Fair Grounds again this year, assisted by Telegrapher Glenn. Mr. Eastlcy is relief agent at Gold Hill. Bro. “FN” Thompson is back from Wendling on first “JN ” J. F. McDowell, second, and W. R. Whitcfield, third, makes Leland solid. It has been suggested that we hold a meeting at Roseburg, to give the boys on this side of the junction as well as the others a chance to attend, as soon as our local chairman returns from Frisco and has had a rest. He certainly deserves great credit for what he has done for the Oregon lines. The agent at Springfield ought to be very thank- ful for his increase of $25.50. He secures the most increase of anybody on the Portland Division. It certainly looks good to see those old $64.50 positions go down into history. The S. P. now has the best schedule in the United States. Div. Con. “BD" General Office, San Francisco— We now have eighteen out of the twenty men employed here, and hope to soon be solid, as there is no gdoi argument a man can put up for not getting in line, with an increase of nearly $10 a month, eight straight hours, no split tricks, four regular holidays a year and an additional chiefship. Bro. H. B. Segur, in Mexico the past seven months at a wireless station for the S. P. of Mex- ico, has returned and is now on the Ogden Duplex. Bro. L. Rosenbaum, off several weeks during September, is back on the Omaha circuit. He was relieved by W. A. Porter, an old-timer in “BD.” After the fire in 1906 he worked at the old “CP” office, Alameda Mole. He has returned to the Salt Lake Division. Bro. E. J. Manion, fifth vice-president, is on the wing again. We all miss Bro. Ed’s beaming countenance, and hope that he will soon return, at least to make us a social call. General Chairman Cowgill went to Portland an 1 Ashland, Ore., to hold a series of meetings, after revising the proof of the new contract. As soon as it was definitely settled that wc were to get a straight hour day, Superintendent Raw- lins and Assistant Superintendent Raymond imme- diately put it into effect, in accordance with the desire of the men, thereby showing us the same kind of fair treatment that we have been receiving in the past. Ed Mooney, one of the extra men, was “right there” with “the smokes” when notified that he had been presented with a bouncing baby boy re- cently. Mr. F. S. Rawlins, superintendent of telegraph for the Southern Pacific for a number of years, Digitized by kjOOQle

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1930 The Railroad Telegrapher. and generally liked by all of the men in the tele- graph department, died at the hospital here re- cently of Bright’s disease. He leaves a wife and three children, to whom we all extend our deepest sympathy. Cert. 563. Coast Division — Under the auspices of the Coast, Western, Stock- ton and Sacramento Divisions, a meeting was held in the Pacific Building, San Francisco, Sunday evening, September 14th. On account of having to boost on the wires and such short time given, many of the boys who would liked to have been there were unable to get relief. The Coast Division was well represented by the boys on the north end, and the boys from “BD” turned out in full force, close to sixty brothers being present, including our worthy Sister Clark, from Rodeo, on the Western, who was given a great ovation. The meeting was called to order by Bro. Ward, of the Coast, who read letters of regret. He was followed by our general chairman, Bro. Cowgill, who explained the articles of our new schedule in a clear and concise manner. Bro. Cowgill then introduced Fifth Vice-President Manion, who out- lined the manner of handling our schedule, com- pared it with schedules of other roads, and, quot- ing Bro. Manion, '‘You have the best schedule in the United States, and it is up to you to keep it the best." Bro. Manion was followed by different committeemen, all of whom gave short talks. Sev- eral of the old-timers, "the warriors of fifty- three," Bro. Koppikus (old Kop) ; Bro. Wooley, of South Vallejo, and Bro. Taylor, of Ocean View, were there to tell us how things looked in the old days when they went up for new schedules. Surely every cloud has a silver lining. Boys, there will be another meeting called soon, probably by the "BD" boys, and we should all try to get there. Let us keep on getting together and show that we appreciate our schedule by keeping our division up to the highest possible standard. Owing to the fact that my wife was in the hos- pital at the time the September 14th meeting was called, I was unable to be there, which I regretted very much. The only way we can keep up the fraternal spirit is to get together and discuss our grievances and shortcomings, and perhaps someone else, if not ourselves, may have a remedy for it. We should have a meeting at least once a month, either jointly or for the Coast Division, if we can not get the Western, Sacramento and Stockton to join us, and as many of us as is possible meet our local chairman and the general chairman, if possi- ble, and if anything is not going just the way it ought to according to our schedule, find out where the trouble is. 1 would suggest that our local chairman get 'together with the local chairmen of the Western, Stockton and Sacramento Divisions an 1 work out some plan for a regular monthly meeting cither at San Jose, Oakland or San Fran- cisco, and mail out cards a week or so before the meeting, telling everyone where it is to be held and what date (if same date is not used every meeting). The boys can figure better on. going perhaps if they can prepare a month ahead when the date is the same every month. I am indebted to our worthy Bro. Werner for the report of the September 14th meeting. When meetings are held and I am unable to be there while acting as correspondent, I will thank anyone who will take it on himself to give me a report of it and the brothers present. It is now Bros. Aram, Boulier Creek; Feldt, extra; Haddock, Redwood, and Buchanan, third Redwood pending bulletin. Sorry we referred to the latter as "Mr." in last write-up. Bro. Derr, third Santa Margarita, visiting around the Bay Cities, relieved by Bro. Shackel- ford, who on his return went to San Jose yard first, owing to trains being routed through Irvington, caused by tunnel 7 being on fire. Bro. Hardesty, Los Gatos extra, taken suddenly ill, was relieved by Bro. G. R. Smith. Those from the Coast Division present at the September 14th meeting at San Francisco were: Bros. Taylor, Mingeldorf, Gross, Cowgill, Dains, Ward, Fuller, San Martin; Derr, Sullivan, Spencer, Lanigan and Werner. Mr. Abernathy, agent King City, accompanied by Mrs. Abernathy, is enjoying a trip around New York and Eastern points. He can surely afford a car'd now, as he has one of the best-paying agencies on the division. On account of the fire at tunnel 7, many of the extra boys were borrowed by other divisions, Bro. Werner going to relay office Fresno, Bro. Feldt and Mr. Cameron on line south of Bakers- field. Bro. Werner had the pleasure of attending a meeting of the San Joaquin boys in Fresno re- cently. Bro. Oneel, extra Felton (closed on new time card), went to San Jose ticket office; Bro. Tooker, extra Glenwood, to extra list, and Bro. May to Gilroy. Owing to the burning of tunnel 7, in the San Luis Mountains, the service on this division has been demoralized a month, all through trains being detoured via the San Joaquin Valley line, and the only service we have is the local trains. - Pas- sengers for points south of Santa Margarita walk around the tunnel, a distance of about a quarter of a mil£, as it is still out of commission, and prob- ably will be for two or three weeks yet. Mr. Ahern and his staff of engineers have been stay- ing at the tunnel night and day, also Trainrrfaster Curran, who has charge of the San Luis Obispo Subdivision. Stations cut from three to one-man jobs, owing to the tunnel fire, are: Gaviota, Bros. McClosker and Pittman off; Surf, Bro. McNair and Mr. Emery off; San Ardo, Bro. Korf and Morebeck off. Third King City taken off, vice Mr. Bell, also night man at Soledad, leaving Bro. Percy Smith there with only a baggageman, and third man at Paso Robles (Mr. Parke), and third man Castro- villc (Del Monte Jet.), Bro. Crofut, cut off. These positions will probably all be put on when service is normal again. The new station opened at tun- nel 7 is near the old station Thyle, with Bro. Morebeck on first, Mr. Emery on second and Bro. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1931 Pittman on third. Later Bro. Pittman went to San Luis Obispo, relieving Bro. Evans, who is relieving Dispatcher Leveredge, on a vacation East. Mr. Condon, agent San Ardo, on three weeks' vacation visiting Los Angeles, relieved by Bro. Locey, third Guadalupe. Bro. M. J. Hoon, agent San Lucas, relieved by Bro. Morebeck from Tunnel 7 on three weeks* vacation, taking in the Watsonville apple show. Bro. McCosker is relieving at Gilroy. It is now Bro. Simpson, agent Chualar, whom we are glad to see with us. Mr. Bell, third King City, who went to Pitts- burg, on the Western Division, when the Coast line trains were first detoured, has returned home until his job is put back again. The tunnel being out of commission and cksing of summer positions at the same time has thrown ten or fifteen telegraphers out of work, but those who understand station work are all kept busy. Bro. Wilson, agent Gaviota, is on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. R. R. Miles. Bro. Werner, our able assistant, having been sent to the Fresno relay office, your humble serv- ant had to take up the journal work again, and will try to manage it with your assistance. Please assist me as much as possible. Our wife and baby girl have just recently come from the hospital. Our night ticket clerk at Salinas was taken off with the through train service south, which threw a lot of extra station work on all of the force there, who will all be thankful when things arc normal again. When you hear of a change, kindly tell me about it on the wire or drop me a line. “HS,” Cert. 1558. Western Division — The new schedule was well received by the boys, especially the shorter hours. The rate telegraphers are paid on this division now $80.00, makes it possible to hold the better class of men and stop the transferring to other and better paid divisions. Some of the agents received a substantial increase which was divided up as equally as possible. The intention was to make all the positions on nearly an equal basis, but a number of the men did not fill out and return the information blanks sent them, which made it difficult to establish an equit- able rate for all the different positions on the division. Had the same interest been shown on this division as on several of the others, we could have had a- much better showing at the end. The applications are rolling in so rapidly that Bro. Koppikus says it is establishing a record for Division 53. The following are now brothers: Townsend and Turner, "OW,” Oakland Pier: Stannard at Pleasanton; Higley at Niles; Follans- bee, Livermore; McNabb, Vallejo Jet.; Allison, Bay Point; Stone, Antioch; Coons, Pittsburg nights; Ilevey at Brentwood; Wharton, Benicia, and Gilliland at Suisun. The following brothers are now transferred to No. 53: Reinhart, Martinez; Gilliland, Suisun; Alspach, Niles, and Dohner at Bay Point. Bro. “Harry” Scgur, of “BD,” San Francisco, relates some thrilling tales of the bombardment of Guaymas, where he was establishing a wireless plant. He was there during most of the siege and was bitten by a scorpion and still has a sore finger as a souvenir. Bro. Searles, Altamont, on a vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. Straight, from the East. » Bro. Courtenay, first Niles, taking two weeks at Pacific Grove, was relieved by Mr. Ritchie, a new man. The Santa Margarita tunnel burned the first part of September and completely blocked the Coast line to Los Angeles, causing trains to be detoured via the Western Division and the Valley lines, new offices having to be opened and additional men put on at a number of stations. Irvington and Miday were opened as new offices and Pittsburg and Brentwood were made three-men positions. Bros. Dohner and Marshall, the latter from the Coast Division, on at Brentwood; Bro. May put on at Pittsburg and Agent Christian also worked a tele- graph trick, making it a three-man position. Bro. Coons, who formerly worked twelve hours nights, now works only eight. The San Francisco Bulletin, a union paper, in an editorial about the overworked dispatchers handling the increased traffic over the Valley lines, said, “they were heroes the public never heard from." Bro. J. M. Kay, former local chairman, who re- signed first Port CoSta September 1st and went with the California Hawaii Sugar Co. at Crockett, returned to his old position at Port Costa October 1st. Mr. Jandebaur, who relieved him, is now special car tracer, going over the division examin- ing the agents’ car records, hunting stray cars. The nomination for local chairman only brought out one candidate, Bro. E. C. Pennington, of Suisun, and he was, of course, elected. In matters of this kind the men should name who they want. Bro. Koppikus was taken suddenly with rheu- matism, being unable to walk and has now been in bed over a week. Mrs. Koppikus attended to the most important of his station duties until Bro. Pennington was sent there on account of a shortage of station men, and Bro. Gilliland still remains at Suisun as his relief. Bro. Sillers, third Niles, on thirty-day leave, was relieved by Bro. Alspach, who has been at Benicia while Bro. Chaddock was on vacation, Bro. Whar- ton going back on second there and Bro. Rutherford to third. Bro. T. P. McGinnis transferred from San Joaquin Division, assigned second Davis, vice Mr. Payne, resigned; Bro. Alexander on third there until Bro. Rash, also from the San Joaquin Divi- sion, can get there. Bro. L. D. Gregory, agent Kenwood, bid in third Elmhurst, probably to get nearer the white lights. G. W. Meade transferred from Stockton Division, received Lorenzo agency. As the new schedules will be furnished each telegrapher and agent there will be no excuses for violations on the part of the men, and the com- pany will, no doubt, live up to it. Make applications for positions on bulletin in triplicate, sending two copies to the superintendent, Digitized by GiOOQle

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1932 The Railroad Telegrapher. who will return one copy to the applicant as acknowledgment of receipt. Don’t fail to send the other copy to the local chairman. The four holidays added to the Sunday article are July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, so don’t forget to turn in overtime for these days if you work the extra half-day. Bro. Bryan is the only one who contributed any items ail'd unless the members take an interest in the division we can not hope for much of a write* up each month if one man has to dig up all the items. Let’s have a new order of things now that we have the best schedule in the United States and see if we can not have the Western Division the best on the system. Individual work is what brings results and if every member knows of a non and will write him as well as talk to him, also give his name to other brothers to write him, we can expect to bring the remaining few into the organization. Don’t forget to send any items of interest and all changes to E. C. Pennington, L. C., Suisun, Cal. Los Angeles Division — Bro. J. M. Hodge, ticket clerk Brawley, East on vacation, was relieved by A. J. Russell. Bro. G. R. Lilly is back on third Pomona, after having relieved Bro. W. McCarroll, agent Coach- ella. Bro. W. J. Flynn is acting agent at Ontario pending bids. Bro. C. L. Robeson, second Ventura, was mar- ried recently to a young lady from Pomona. Bro. L. R. Haley is relieving Bro. H. H. Bran- non, at Palm Springs, visiting Alabama, his old home. Bro. F. W. Adams, from Iris, now at Edom. Bro. J. G. Castleberry, was relieved at Salton agency by Bro. J. II. Sargent. Bro. R. H. Hobgood has returned to Imperial Junction from his vacation at Long Beach. Bro. H. P. Pielert is on extra at Burbank. New schedules are in effect on the Chicago. Peoria & St. Louis, Mobile 8c Ohio, Ulster & Dela- ware, Ft. Worth & Denver City, Mo. Pacific, Nor. Pac., Chicago & Alton, Kanawha & Michigan and Sou. Pac., Pac. System. Besides these completed negotiations, there are eleven general committees in session and in conference from which favorable results may be expected. It is by such activities we intend to put the compensation and working conditions where they always ought to have been. Slowly but surely our organization is gaining its ends. The appointments for the Commission on Indus- trial Relations were confirmed by the U. S. Senate on September 10th, and our petition asking for an investigation of industrial conditions on the Penn. K. R. mailed to the members the next day. We have assurances that our case will be the first to receive attention. The incident should be hepful towards organization. Let us do our part. Get after every desirable person eligible to our organi- zation and give them no rest until they have done their duty. Bro. J. Wilson, agent Centerville, would like to transfer with some brother on the Los Angeles Division on account of home and personal affairs near Los Angeles. Write him. Loc. Cor. Salt Lake Division — We should all try now to give the very best service possible and show our appreciation both to the company and O. R. T. officials who have worked so faithfully to get better conditions and pay in our new schedule. - Bro. E. C. Puryer, agent Lucin, while at Ogden where hi9 w'ife was undergoing an operation, was relieved by Bro. Lamb, from the O. S. L. Bro. R. L. Cracy, assigned second Lovelock, re- lieved at Parran agency by Bro. Eckler, who was later relieved by Bro. Ernest Wagner on assign- ment, and got Lucin third regular, vice Bro. Leslie, resigned and gone East. Bro. Rich, Winnemucca, bid in Promontory Point agency, transferred. The Fernlcy Lassen Branch, soon to be turned over to the operating department, will open up some good jobs. Everybody is cleaning up for the annual inspec- tion trying to get the premium. We have only seven or eight nons left on this strong, large division of over 1,000 miles. Why not appoint an assistant correspondent on each subdivision and have the news sent to Bro. A. J. Grauvogel, division correspondent, by the 20th, so he can get it in good shape and we can have a good write-up every month. • We see quite a few operators requesting aid on account of sickness and not being able to work for a long time. Why not add to the Mutual Benefit Department an accident or sickness policy that would pay $10.00 or more per week after the first week a man is unable to work on account accident or sickness. Let’s hear what some of the other boys think of this idea. It could be done at a very small expense. I beg the pardon of our official correspondent for “butting in” on his job, but I want this divisiou to have some kind of a write-up every month in The Telegrapher. Cert. 2490. Tucson District — Our appreciation and congratulations to the re- duced general committee and Fifth Vice-President Manion for their unceasing hard work in securing our new schedule. Butler, Stanley, Taylor, -William, Eva and Stin- son jointly sent the general chairman and commit- tee a congratulatory night letter. Under our new schedule positions vacant in “HU,” Los Angeles, have to be bulletined on the whole Southern District. Night position there re- cently bulletined, salary $102.25. Applicant has to understand quad and switchboard work and use typewriter. This is only one of the many changes in our new schedule. T. T. Cull, local chairman, is back from schedule revision in San Francisco, A. G. Phares relieving L. J. Lieux at Gila, who went to “UN,” Tucson, Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1933 as sixth man, while Mr. Kruttsclinitt’s special was on the road. O. Wilson, a new man from the N. & W., re- lieved J. F. Hoover, second Steins, while on a hunting trip. October 1st was the initial date for the transfer of all freight to and from the E. P. & S. W. at Tucson. This may mean another operator in “UN,” which is soon to have some first-class up-to- date equipment in the installation of four sets of selectors. The men on the line will only have to make the combination, which will light a lamp instead of ringing a bell to get “UN” in on the wire. W. W. Morgan, ticket agent Tucson, died at his home there from tuberculosis October 7th, leaving a wife and daughter. He came to Tucson a year ago from Union Station, New Orleans, where he had been located for nine years. He failed rapidly, the change being made too late to do him any per. manent good. He was well liked by the fraternity and officials. The petition for the benefit of Mrs. H. A. Mbrey has been responded to very generously, and the amount collected forwarded to her at Sacramento by Lineman Shahan and Manager Stanley, who have been taking care of the collections. Formei Bro. Morey worked on this division from 1894 until 1905, when on account of his health he had to resign. Later he died, leaving Mrs. Morey with four small children. He dropped his card about a year before he died on account of straightened circumstances financially. Mrs. Morey was unable to collect any insurance on this account. Since his death she ha9 supported herself and children as best she could, from time to time receiving some individual help. Recently her health failed and her doctor says she will have to be operated on for some stomach trouble. It is to pay for this opera- tion that the petition is being sent over the road. It is hoped those who can, and have not done so, will do what they can for this well-deserving woman. C. H. Eva, extra dispatcher, who relieved F. Livesley at El Paso, relieving Chief Dispatcher Bonorden, on vacation, was later relieved by Leroy Foster and relieved Mason on third, West End, on sick list. S. B. Moon, en route to Tucson from El Paso, relieved Foster on Lordsburg first. Senator J. F. Brown, agent Casa Grande, is look- ing after the interests of the Casa Grande Valley irrigation projects in Washington, D. C., relieved by Elliott, from second, and he by Mr. Zimmerman. M. W. Bouck back from vacation, relieved J. W. King, who went to his homestead at Picacho. A. M. Meacham, a new man, relieved Marks on Mescal third, who went to General Hospital, San Francisco, a few days. Meacham now relieving Skinner, third Benson. George P. Heigel is back on second Yuma Yard, vice Church, who takes fourth at Yuma. W. B. Estes to his assignment, third Gila, re- lieved by J. F. O’Malley, on third Red Rock, and he later by M. C. Fulton, from Simon. O’Malley to Aztec, later relieved W. B. Estes, Red Rock, while visiting his folks in California. Harry F. Dumorid relieved C. E. Knapp, agent Mohawk, who goes to his assignment at Rillito. Mrs. Langhorne, who relieved Mrs. Price at Estrella, has taken her assignment on first. H. T. Bailey, a new man, who relieved J. B. Green at Blaisdell, a few days, later relieved E. W. Gibbs, Bowie third, resigned. E. M. Joyce, lately from Brazil, is relieving G. E. Cannon at Maricopa for his vacation. R. Sherman, from the E. P. & S. W., is reliev- ing Johnson at Wijlcox. The influx of new men, about 85 per cent up to date, is certainly gratifying, as it shows that the majority of men nowadays know that to carry a card is the one thing necessary. W. L. Church, from E. P. & S. W.# relieved W. W. Stinson at Yuma, resigned on account of the death of his little son. Church later went to Picacho, relieved by C. H. Sturges, returned from' vacation. P. J. Secrest, Blaisdell nights, to first Lordsburg, relieving Larry Holmes, resigned, was later re- lieved by Leroy Foster, from “DI,” El Paso, Secrest taking second, vice H. F. Albert to Lanark, relieving Judson Moore, assigned to Mohawk. J. F. Bechtel to his assignment, third Sentinel, from Lordsburg, vice F. J. Onthank, resigned, re- lieved M. J. Kochman, who opens up Sibyl days. A. H. Price, relieved at Estrella by Mrs. Price, relieved W. H. Graham at Separ, who takes his assignment at Wellton. New offices opened on account of increasing win- ter business: Sibyl and Afton, one trick; Picacho three tricks. C. S. Skinner relieved on third Benson by A. M. Meacham, has returned to the Stockton Division. C. E. Knapp goes to his assignment at Rillito, vice B. D. Mahoney, who goes back to Jaynes. W. II. Graham, from Separ, goes to third Well- ton, vice Allen Halliday, to Picacho. W. H. Ashton, Wilna, resigned, office closed several days on account no relief obtainable. Afton also closed, as no operators on hand and none in sight. Several men on line want vacations and sev- eral sick and unable to get relief. Later R. B. Guiterrez, from the Mexican Northwestern, went to Wilna. J. E. Reed, from Mohawk, was a recent Tucson visitor. Roger Sherman, second Willcox, opens the new office at Afton. T. R. Simpson, from Jaynes, relieved B. R. Pine, Bowie second, on sick leave. J. W. Maus, from Gila, relieved J. A. Hibbs, agent Dragoon, on vacation. Mrs. Weiler, to third Dragoon, vice E. F. Mad- dox, resigned. J. E. Reed returns to Mohawk second, relieving H. F. Dumond, displacing C. T. Cates, who goes to Esmond. C. E. Taylor, “UN,” Tucson, on a trip to San Francisco, was relieved by L. J. Lieux. F. V. King, “CY,” Yuma office, salary raised $13.75 on our new schedule, is going out of the business soon. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1934 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ex-Bro. J. T. Perrin, Red Rock, buying a ranch, says he will come in soon. J. C. Bostrick, third Willcox, with the “pretty Soon” excuse, has been with us over two years. Mr. Lovejoy took the pay train over the division in October, Mr. Dyer being on an inspection train special in California. Pay train formerly handled by C. Q. Lesley, lately appointed traveling auditor. The brothers and sisters on the line who are not referred to as Bro. and Sister should not feel slighted, as we are eliminating these prefixes on account of some of the unfair roads taking advan- tage of those thus referred to because of their affiliations with the Order. “O.” San Joaquin District — The meeting at Fresno held in the Labor Temple was a grand success, a large number being present from the Stockton and Coast Divisions. The new schedule was read and discussed and every one expressed their delight with the better working con- ditions and increased pay. Each man at the meet- ing affirmed that he would pay his dues each time out of one month’s increase and never be behind again. There will be more meetings held and the members should turn out even better than at Fresno, if that be possible. I made a trip over the division and hit every non. The way they are coming in isn’t slow, and this division will soon be solid, with the exception of a few chronics who pretend they can not see wherein the O. R. T. ever done them any good, regardless of the fact that some of them got as much as a $10.00 increase through the efforts ot our committee. They ought to be ashamed to look an O. R. T. man in the face, but they don’t know the meaning of the word “shame.” It seems it takes all kinds of people to make a world, even in our craft of unusually good fellows. Now, boys, the company has done the right thing by us in our new schedule. Let us show the officials that we appreciate it by doing everything we can to further the company’s interests. When you are on your vacations or anywhere else, speak a good word for the S. P., and get it all the busi- ness you can. It won’t cost us anything to do this and might make the company many dollars it deserves. W. E. Blums, L. C. San Joaquin Division Notes — Business is very good considering that the crops as far as dry farming is concerned was a failure the past season. No doubt everything will be in a rush the next twelve or fifteen months getting ready for the great fair of 1915, which will proba- bly be one of the greatest of its kind ever held. Division Operator Light, formerly at Visalia days, is now clerk in the freight house at Bakersfield. He is one of the “hard shells,” never able to see where the O. R. T. is doing anything for the operators. T. P. McGinnis, wife and child, have just re- turned from an extended trip to the East and Europe. He is making arrangements to transfer to the Western Division. Famoso is again a three-man station. Positions of this kind are now eight-hour jobs without meal hour, or nine hours with meal hour, and there is no excuse for night men “haying” on duty. Bro. W. E. Freeman, of Warren, was relieved a few days by Bro. H. C. Winters, of Bealville, relieved by his wife. H. M. Hearn was sent to Mojave as fifth, and G. H. Fredericks from the Sacramento Division as sixth m^n there, owing to the coast trains being detoured via this division. The other new men employed recently are D. M. R. Stouffer and W. M. Luse, Fresno; O. M. Shook and G. A. Shook, Pixley; W. P. Sidewell, extra, and M. H. S. Roach, Lerdo. C. T. Vaughn, from the Stockton Division, sent to Lang third, and Bro. R. J. Shaw, same division, to Ravenna third; Bro. M. L. Reeves, from the Sacramento Division, sent to the new position opened at Rosamond, and A. Feldt, from Coast Division, to new position at Ilmon. C. M. Love, after ten days’ leave, returned to Sivert, temporarily during the rush. Bro. W. E. Blume called to San Francisco on committee work, relieved at Cameron by Bro. M. B McMullen, relieved at Mojave by D. P. Gibson, from Los Angeles Division. It is now Bro. Jerome Oneill at Mojave. Wel- come to our ranks, old-timer. W. M. Luse relieved H. S. Covey, at Fresno, re- turned to the Coast Division. H. E. Spraeker relieved Bro. J. K. Hamilton as assistant agent at Porterville, who took his assign ment at Delano agency, relieving Bro. R. R. Maines. Dispatcher C. H. Nichols confined to his bed several days with an attack of malaria, relieved on third by J. J. Duggan. Bro. F. S. Whitson attended the auto races in Bakersfield September 27th. Bro. R. B. Mould, third Caliente, can now get to Bakersfield six days in the week without laying off. C. A. Cole relieved O. M. Shook at Pixley. Bro. R. E. Hogan has returned from an enjoy- able thirty days’ vacation spent in Minnesota, hunt- ing ducks and geese. Bro. Wallace Eckford relieved Bro. G. H. Doyle at Brown a few days. Bro. D. T. Towles relieved Bro. J. Oneill, who relieved W. A. Culley as manager at Mojave. Bro. H. L. Haag returned to Gosford from vaca- tion, relieving Bro. C. A. Bright, who relieves F. L. Moorman there. Bro. O. D. Day has taken his assignment at Walong, relieved at Fresno by E. P. Sid well. Bro. A. B. Anderson is at Fowler pending bul- letin. New men up to date coming to this division will do me a favor by dropping me a card giving their certificate and division number and location, thus enabling me to refer to you as “brother” in the write-up. Brothers, do not overlook the $2.00 special as- sessment, a very small amount considering the gen- eral increase in our wages. The general committee Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1935 was at a very heavy expense while in San Fran- cisco. Bro. L. E. Lehmer, agent Famoso, with two years and eleven months seniority on this division, desires to transfer with some agent on the Sacramento or Western Divisions. Communicate with him at Famoso, Calif. Bro. E. E. Easton, from the Cotton Belt, is now at Delano, and Bro. R. L. Davis is on third there. Bro. J. L. Carl and family are talcing a few days* vacation at Long Beach. Bro. A. R. Anderson is now on third Pixley. I wish to thank Bro. Davis for items sent in this month. It is always appreciated when the mem- bers take such interest in having a good write-up. M. B. McMullen, Div. Cor. G. H. & S. A., El Paso Division — M. L. Dwyer, El Paso, resigned, relieved by L. E. Pratt. J. R. Hester is on extra at “RK.” Bro. Thompson bid in Ysleta agency, vice Bro. W. B. Phelps, who bid in Alpine third, re- lieving Bro. Pinkee, Cheek. Bro. G. W. Haas bid in Marfa third, and Bro. Bibbs Clint third. Alpine agency and Marfa sec- ond are on bulletin. Bro. J. A. Skipper, relieving at Alpine agency, is taking another vacation, relieved by E. H. Shirk. Bro. Starns, our local chairman, is being re- lieved by Gonzales, from the Republique de Mex- ico. Bro. B. E. Bee is back on “RK.” “OY ” Div. Cor. G. H. & S. A. Division , Houston District — Recent assignments: Sugarland, J. E. Wil- liams; Eagle Lake, Bro. S. Wright; Waelder, J. A. Petty; Stafford, O. K. Gentles; Glidden, Bro. Leo Rauh; Sabinal, R. M. Turner. On bulletin; Luling third, Spofford second, Schertz agency and two positions as relief agent. It is now Bros. Ney and Fusselman. The former sent his best girl a fine dog the othe* day. Wel- come into the fold, brothers, and remember the battle cry, “No card, no favors.” Bro. Preston was relieved while acting as relief dispatcher by J. L. Gonzales. Bro. L. P. Lester, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Dobbs. The recent washouts tied up traffic about ten days in Texas and Louisiana, and the wires went dead about half the time. Business is heavy and everyone is busy. The new time card, in effect November 16th, puts on two new limited trains and makes some changes* in others. Boys, give the company your best serv- ices and show the officials that you are willing to do your part. Your co-operation will be appre- ciated. We appreciate the work of our committee in se- curing the new schedule. No news received from any of the brothers this month. As I am on a third trick, I don’t hear all that goes on. Send me anything you happen to hear of that will interest the brothers here and else- where. I'm still at Schulenburg. Cebt. 2303. T. & N. O. and Galveston Divisions, including Dallas-Sabine District — We have only about^ five nons now on the entire division. Bro. Buffington, our hustling local chair- man, earnestly thanks you all for the assistance given him, and hopes to show still better results in the near future. Get right after the nons near- est you and show them the errors of their ways. A wonderful amount of good can be done this way. No one man can get over the entire division, situ- ated as it is, and we should all assist in the good work. There are a number of good jobs on the last bulletin, and two or three more in sight for the next one. Remind the nons that members only receive these bulletins. Extra J. F. Caldwell is on first Echo. Bro. Dunlap, on sick leave quite awhile, has returned to third Beaumont. Bro. Little, relieving Bro. Jones, agent Devers, now on vacation, relieved on Nome second by Mr. Williams, from San Antonio. Bro. Tanner has an opportunity for a little missionary work. With the application of F. J. Shewalter, Liberty is again solid. Harrisburg tower is also solid, with Bros. Tynes, Clark and Vincent in charge. Mr. Collins, first Harrisburg, is in the hospital undergoing an operation. . It is now Bro. F. A. Carpenter, second Sea- brook. Texas City also looms up solid as brick, and those boys are to be congratulated all around« Mr. Dunnam and Mr. Brennan, at Galveston, are still undecided. Bro. Livingstone, third there, has a ripe field for his labors. Nothing received from the East Texas. Some- one over there boost a little. Bro. Rudisill relieved J. C. Allen at Kaufman. Mr. Sturdevant, “HD” third, traded with Mr. Bush of “HN,” for two or three weeks. Under- stand Mr. Robinson, of “HN,” was sick several days. It’s up to yob and I to do our work in the best manner, keep an up-to-date in our pockets and help secure a solid membership. Come on with the notes, boys. A postal card and a pencil are all that is needed. Uncle Sam will do the rest. Do it now, and in the mean- time, “Get the man next to you.” Div. Cox. Louisiana Lines — Recent assignments: Lafayette agency, C. A. Barnes; Washington agency, R. L. Thompson; Schriever second, J. C. Hampton; Des Allemands second, S. C. Fournet; Des Allemands third, G. H. Dejean; Algiers third, Wm. Walker; Patterson third, W. E. Brooks. Vacancies: Des Allemands and Edgerly agen- cies; New Iberia days; Avondale, Morgan City and Vinton second; Boutee and Cheneyville third. Mail copy of your bids to local chairman giving date you entered service. Ewing box car telegraph office opened with Brooks on first, L. H. Guidry, from Cottonport, La., on second, and H. J. Stramine, from Estherwood, on third. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1936 The RArLROAD Telegrapher. New Iberia made a continuous telegraph office, with Mrs. Coe on second and her brother, Chap- man, on third. Bro. Chapman, third Cade, to “RO” third, re- lieved by T. Watson, a new man. Bro. J. D. Caldwell, third Schriever, to Echo first, relieved by C. Vest, a new man. Bro. C. D. Thompson has returned to Napoleon- ville agency after several days’ illness; his relief, Bro. F. A. Crigler, to Raceland Jet., relieving Bro. F. Brupbacher, gone to New Orleans on account of his sight. Bro. W. W. Fincher, days Alexandria, returned after fifteen days’ vacation; relieved by C. Kil- patrick. It is now Bro. E. L. Harvey, second Cheney- ville. L. S- Bourne, third trick dispatcher Lafayette, on vacation, was relieved by C. O. Preston, from the Pennsylvania Lines. A. O’Leary, first trick dispatcher, resigned, re- lieved by F. X. Meyers, dispatcher for a number of years, also chief for a while, who resigned to organize Tribe of Ben Hur, in which he was very successful. We are glad to have him with us again. F. W. Strange, second trick dispatcher, off a few days, was relieved by J. E. J., a new man. C. O. Preston, third trick dispatcher, relieved by K. C. M., a new man. Bro. W. H. Gates, agent Baldwin, off a few weeks, was relieved by Bro. H. J. Pharr, agent Washington, relieved by Bro. R. L. Thompson, agent Des Allemands, taking his regular assign- ment, relieved by Bro. Dejena, and he on second Des Allemands by Bro. S. C. Fournet. During the recent washout between Lake Charles and West Lake trains were detoured via Alexan- dria and T. & P. to Shreveport, and over the H. E. & W. T., Shreveport to Houston, and only local trains were run between New Orleans and Lake Charles, and between West Lake and Houston. November 16th daily train De Luxe, 101 and 102, between Frisco and New Orleans, were put on, with 9 and 10 as night trains and 7 and 8 as day trains. No extra fare on the De Luxe this year. The three employes receiving the highest num- ber of votes as members of hospital board repre- senting the general office forces, telegraph and sta- tion employes, are: G. B. Herbert, 380; Bro. D. C. Wells, 264, and D. S. Gallagher, 149 votes. Balance of votes scattered. Position of relief agent created and it will ap- pear on November bulletin. Mrs. Bertha Coe is the daughter of Bro. “C” at *‘RG” and sister of Bro. Chapman at “RO.” She was at “RG” third pending bulletin, and also at “FY” several days. Bro. Koltun, cut off in "WS,” returns to the extra board. The men in “WS” are now making ten to twenty hours overtime. Two of our members were suspended for refus- ing to pay the $3.00 special assessment. Walker, from "MD,” bid in third. He should now get a card with some of the increase the O. R. T. secured for him. Any one wishing to know who the nons on the Morgan District and branches are drop me a line. Exclusive agencies, such as Garden City, Lock- port and Erath are eligible, and we should try to line them up so that those positions can be in- cluded in next schedule. The item in New Orleans papers stating that the telegraphers on the Atlantic lines had received a raise was an error. The general committee will go up for a revision shortly. Stick to our motto: “No card, no favors.” Telegraphers bidding in agency positions should be sure they are competent to fill them. We have some who can do so satisfactorily. Be sure and send me your news items by the 20th of every month. Many thanks to those who sent me notes for this write-up. “FS,” Cert 2179. Northern Pacific Ry. St. Paul Division — Business is good, men are scarce, and not many changes are taking place along this division. The regular men at “MS” have resumed their respective tricks, leaving Bro. Remmy out We are indeed sorry to lose him so soon after getting him lined up. Mr. Benson, who relieved him on second, bid in first there, relieved by Futher, Mcro resuming duty on third. Mr. Benson should get up to date now as he has the best position on the division. It is now Bro. Anderson, on second Gregory, through the efforts of Bros. Randall and Ben Nygaard. Several of the delinquent brothers have paid up recently and we hope the few left will soon do likewise. Remember the motto, boys, “No card, no favors.” Unless you have an up-to-date we can not take up any grievances for you. Bro. B. E. Nygaard, agent Cushing, while shop- ping and visiting in Minneapolis, was relieved by Bro. Smith, and he on second Cushing by Bro. C. E. Ayer, returned from an extended leave. Bro. Weum, agent Lincoln, off a few days on the same errand as Bro. Nygaard, relieved by Bro. Brisbane, agent Starbuck, relieved by Agent Schultz, of Grey Eagle, and he by C. A. Rassier, a new man. Bro. Weum bid in Cyrus agency, vice Bro. Chas. Glantz, going in train service on Soo Line. Two new temporary positions put on at East Minneapolis until the first of next year; one of these will be filled by Bro. C. E. Ayer. An extra temporary trick will also be put on at Royalton shortly, Agent McCullum there having too many station duties to do the six hours telegraphing. Mrs. F. L. Buck, second Darling, while in Min- neapolis a few days, was relieved by A. G. Lindahl, extra. Ce*t. 180. Fargo Division — Bro. Urdahl has returned to third Sanborn after an extended vacation, Mr. Sullivan going to LaMoure. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1937 Bro. Meldahl, who relieved Mr. Platsen, now in the creamery business at Fargo, was relieved on third Alta by Sister Gable, Seattle. First telegrapher at Oriska pulled off, Mr. Brus- krud going to third Bloom and Mr. Klefsus to second Buffalo. Bro. Hanson, agent Oriska, with the block and telephone exchange to handle, is a busy man. Tower City nights pulled off, making that a day job only. Bro. Arnold, first Dilworth, is relieving Mr. Raewald in “FO,” who has a broken shoulder, Bro. Gilbertson at “DH” temporarily. Three tricks at Eckelson; Bro. Charlie Beighley is on third and a brother of his on second there. Bro. Burton, who has been relieving Ticket Agent Kramer at Valley City for some time, is now at Jud. Bros. Clure and Spoklie, agent and first Sanborn, seem to get more game when no witnesses accom- pany them on their hunting trips. (?) Extra dispatcher-operator position at Dilworth pulled off, putting Crepar.on the branch and Davis on second. Wold relieving at Buffalo, took second when Crepar left, and Davis the branches again. ^Operator Dell, at Buffalo, discharged for “too much lip.” . Such actions can not be commended. We hope business will pick up with the cold weather. Only eight crews in chain gang where we had twenty-one a year ago and seventeen only about a month ago. Our engine power is con- siderably better than last year, hauling 3,300-ton trains all fall. Still a lack of notes from the branches, for which blame no one but yourself. It is impossible, work- ing as we are, to cover all the division, and unless you send us your notes don’t expect to see them herein. “Mutt and Jeff/' Certs. 1901 and 1225. Dakota Division — “Keeping everlastingly after him brings the non.” Don’t hesitate or falter in the least from following up one argument with another and drawing his attention to the good work of the O. R. T. each week or month until his promise to join us has been fulfilled. It is an easy matter in most cases to obtain a non’s promise, but it takes continued persuasion to have the blanks filled out and mailed with the necessary remittance. Pound ’em on the back. We want this to be a record-breaking year for increased membership, and if each member would make one special effort this month the Dakota Division will make a very creditable showing. Let us come in strong at the finish and show our ap- preciation for the recent raise. “Safety First” is becoming the watchword for the entire railroad world. It is the only key to the reduction of iqjury and death lists in railroad or any other work and the sooner each employe keeps that thought uppermost in his mind the better it will be for all of us. Why should a non join the O. R. T. ? Because the very reasonable salary he is com- manding today as a telegrapher was secured for him by the O. R. T., and because the organization prevents his wages from being reduced and sees to it that the schedule is lived up to. Because the O. R. T. takes up all the just griev- ances of its members and assures them a square deal from their employers. Because the O. R. T. promotes good fellowship and brotherly feeling amongst its members and those of other organizations. Because the Mutual Benefit Department of the O. R. T. gives the most reliable insurance possible at the smallest premium. There are many other well-known reasons un- necessary to mention. The fee for joining in November is $6.50 and December, $5.50, which covers the initiation fee, dues to the end of term, December 31st, and the M. B. D. fee is $1.00. Thereafter the dues are $6.00 each semi-annual term with an M. B. D. assessment for whatever amount of insurance carried. This is for the information of the nons who may peruse this Telegrapher. It is now Bro. J. D. Rohrer, operator-clerk at Carrington, whom we welcome to our midst. Bros. A. E. Brock and G. C. Hafling resigned second and third Burleigh and departed for the coast with intention of going to work for the S. P. Bro. J. P. Millikin, agent McKenzie, accom- panied by his wife, has gone to Tacoma, where he has been transferred. We regret to lose “Jack” from this division, but wish him well jn his new position. Tie was relieved by Bro. A. J. Kelly until Bro. W. W. Jaynes bid in the vacancy. Bro. S. F. Morse, from the M. & St. L., took second Burleigh until Bro. J. O. Wright was checked out at Solen. For delinquents who wish to pay up within six months of term following, it is only necessary to remit back dues of $6.00 to our secretary and treas- urer and request reinstatement blank from Bro. L. W. Quick at St. Louis. Get right, boys, with the O. R. T. before the first of the year. Those delinquent longer than one term must fill out new application and petition blanks. Bro. G. B. Stuart took the Driscoll agency while F. J. Moe was absent, and E. C. Slagle, a new man, took second there. H. A. Bolton relieved J. S. Gallaher, agent Leeds, on vacation. Bro. D. C. Poindexter recently conferred with ye scribe at Sterling on O. R. T. matters. Bro. L. J. Agnew and wife are now situated in their living rooms in the depot at Burleigh and enjoying married life. We dropped several notes to brothers for items this month but the responses were few, as you will observe. While attending the exposition at Bismarcjc last month we had the pleasure of meeting Bro. John Smith and wife, who were with the Mott Special. Possibly you may want to postpone sending in your application owing to Christmas approaching and need the money for presents. Don’t you Digitized by CiOOQle

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1938 The Railroad Telegrapher, know that an O. R. T. insurance policy in the M. B. D. of $1,000.00, $500.00 or $300.00 is the most valuable and best appreciated gift you could give your wife, mother or sister 'It is a fact. Why not do your Christmas shopping early and get that policy in readiness for December 25th? We have promises from several nons, which is all well and good, but action is far better, which brings to ftiind the following three promises: One of them was: “I will pay you Saturday night if I live” — he’s dead; another, “I’ll see you tomor- row”— he’s blind; the third one said. “I hope to pay you this' month or go to h ” — he’s gone. Let me have a little more assistance for the next Telegrapher. Don’t neglect to pass this one on to that non, blue-penciling anything you think might be of special interest to him. Wishing you all a merry Christmas, I am, Yours for a whirlwind finish, H. H. Ellsworth, L. C. Idaho Division — Bro. E. S. Smith, local secretary and treasurer, is on vacation. A full statement of the local divi- sion fund will be published on his return. It seems that our appeals for a semi-annual contribution of 50 cents from each member, for the maintenance of this fund, has been received with indifference by the majority, leaving a few to bear the division expense. This plan of carrying the expense of the division was inaugurated at the beginning of this year, and had each member responded to the call, we would now have a good working fund, but only $26.50 has been contributed to it so far. It costs something to issue and distribute seniority lists, Union Directory and Year Book and other printing that we put out, and I hope no one on this division will accept of and profit thereby and leave the other members to pay all of the expense. We earnestly request all who have not remitted for this term to make their remittance of 50 cents to Bro. E. S. Smith, local secretary and treasurer, Athol, Idaho, at once. It will soon be time for another issue of seniority list and year book, and we are without the funds to have this printing done unless you subscribe to the local fund. I again request all our members to advise me of any non-members working in their respective offices, so I can get in touch with and endeavor to organ- ize them. Some twenty telegraphers have been employed on this division since I left for the East on May 1st. I have received the membership of some of these new men, but there are still sev- eral left whom I have been unable to get a line on. It is to your interest to have a solid organi- zation, and I hope every member will keep me posted on the standing of any new men. If a non-member, we want to organize him, and if a member of some other division, wc wish to transfer him to “Fighting 54,” so that we will receive the financial benefit of his membership. Watch this closely and keep me posted on the changes at all offices. I also desire that a copy of bids on all positions be sent me, so I can keep in close touch with the assignments on all bulletins. Some have been overlooking this of late, making it hard for me to keep an accurate check on them. It is only a short time until the beginning of the new year, and we must all work hard the remainder of 1913, to be as well organized then as we were at the beginning of this year. I be- lieve you all realize that we can not stand still — that we must make progress or go backward — so I hope you will all do everything in your power for solid organization January 1, 1914. B. E. Nason, Local Chairman. Idaho Division Notes — Recent assignments: Third Eddy, Bro. W. G. Mays; second Hope, Bro. A. E. Underhill; third Velox, Bro. R. B. Irwin; first Yardley, Bro. H. T. Binbander; second Yardley, Non Patterson; third Yardley, Bro. R. E. Lee. Bro. Partridge displaced Bro. Ulven on second Coulee City, who took third Paradise, vice Bro. Culler, who took first Kootenai yard, vice Non Mullen. *W. F. Brown, first Paradise, dropped for failing to pay dues the first term of 1913, is benefiting by the raise in salary given his position in the last revision, but fails to answer letters requesting him to get up to date. All members bear in mind: “No card, no favors.” Sister Mielke, second Plains, was relieved sev- eral days by Mr. McCormick. Bro. and Sister Marshall, of Weeksville, off a few days, were relieved by Bro. Scott and Sister Seymour. The latter also relieved Sister All- gaier, second Eddy, one day. Sister Murphy, second Kildee, who has been seriously ill, we are pleased to report, is convales- cing, relieved by W. Vawter. Bro. B. F. Mays, who relieved Sister Cahill on third Tuscor, went to Weeksville a few days. Bro. Garrett, who relieved Bro. Phillips on second at Noxon a short time went to third Tuscor tem- porarily. Bro. W, M. Andrews has returned from an ex- tended visit East to third Hope, relieving Bro. Halstenbcrg. Bro. P. M. Anderson is relieving on second Hope. Bro. Glenn F. Davidson, off a few days hunting, was relieved by Bro. E. C. Holmes on second Kootenai. Sister Percy displaced Bro. Barrow on second Ramsey, who took second Sand Point, vice Bro. Myers, who took third there pending bulletin. Bro. LaMorcaux, third Cocolalla, on vacation, was relieved by Sister Gcphart Bro. E. S. Smith, second Athol, on thirty days’ leave, visiting relatives and friends in St Paul, was relieved by Sister Seymour. Bro. Gillespie, agent Rathdrum, spent his vaca- tion in Indiana, relieved by Bro. Schneider from second, and he by Bro. Jackewitz. Parkwater closed, Sister McNerney displacing Non Patterson on second Yardley, who took ad- vantage of the schedule he did not help to procure, took third there, vice Bro. Lee, who took third Ramsey. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1939 Bro. Lukanitsch first Ramsey, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Gregg, now temporarily on third. Bro. Nason reports the following new members: F. E. Bump, third Cabinet; W. M. Hope, second Pullman, and F. C. Zielke, Palouse. Bro. B. H. Gregg transferred from Division 53, and Bro. F. G. Halstenberg from Division 7. Non Carey, assigned second Ramsey temporarily, failed to protect the trick and got the “hook.” Non Callaghan, who relieved at Athol during the absence of Bro. Nason, has entered the train service, for which we are not sorry. A recent schedule ruling is to the effect that a telegrapher who overstays his leave of absence without proper authority will have his name stricken from the seniority list. This does not mean staying more than ninety days, but means if you are granted thirty days' leave of absence and stay longer than that time without permission from the chief dispatcher, your name will be taken from the seniority list. Telegraphers on vacation should watch this carefully and not come to grief on that account. Bro. Hazen, first Pullman, is doing good work on the P. & L. branch, having assisted in securing the applications of Bros. Hope and Zielke and performing other good work for the Order, which we are pleased to acknowledge. Your correspondent is indebted to Bros. Elver and Davidson for news notes this month. Noth- ing received from the west end or branches. Please send news notes to Bro. Nason before the twentieth of each month, and he will turn them over to me in time for the write-up. Div. Cor. Montano Division, East End — Bros. Zepp-'and Hazlett, Billings depot, have returned from a sixty-day vacation. Mrs. Red- mond, Billings depot, is also back from a three months' vacation. Telegrapher Schrey, Laurel depot, resigned and returned to dear old Pennsylvania, relieved by Bro. W. H. McDonald. Bro. Carleton, extra Laurel yard office, trans- ferred to extra list upon return to “VS" Living- ston of Bro. Unger from three weeks’ visit East. Telegrapher Mueller and Mrs. Mueller have gone to Canada with the Canadian Northern. Bro. Riley, agent Greycliff, on a month’s leave, was relieved by Mr. Nelson. Bro. McLaughlin, relieving at Greycliff, went to Chestnut. We are glad to welcome Bro. and Sister Doug- lass, second and third Greycliff, back from an enjoyable three months’ vacation. The new schedule raised each of the operators at Billings depot $2.50, making the salary $82.50 and extra for Sunday work; manager Billings freight depot raised $10; Laurel yard four men all raised $5, salary now $85 a month; Laurel depot also raised $5, now pays $80. Every agent got a raise of $5, making $80 — the minimum outside of branches. Columbus and Big Timber raised to $80, Whitehall and Logan to $85, every operator getting a raise of from $2.50 to $5 a month, the minimum of the main line now being $77.50 in- stead of $75. All offices where coal and oil have- been secured from the company hereafter get it free. The Montana Division increase was practibally $22,600 a year — a little over $6000 more than any division on the system. The division has increased its membership dur- ing the past year and a half from 49 paid-up mem- bers to 119. Brothers and sisters, help your local chairman and his assistants in getting the other nons in the fold; post us as to the changes near or at your station; be sure to drop us a note where there is the least chance of securing a new member and we will do the rest. A. A. W. Tacoma Division — The October journal contained no write-up from this division owing to the illness of the corre- spondent. No one showed up for the afternoon and evening meeting called for September 20th except Bro. Henderson at the former. Brothers and sisters, it will pay us to sacrifice a little pleasure or sleep to attend these meetings, so let’s all make an effort to attend the next one and ask the “nons" to attend also, so we can show them the wrong they are doing by not joining us. Subjects are discussed at these meetings of vital interest to both members and nons which will enable the latter to see things in a different light in securing better conditions. Your work -has only begun when you get an O. R. T. card and your duty to yourselves and fellow workers demand your co-operation to make this division solid. The nons have no excuse for not joining, since we have demonstrated to them what the O. R. T. has done and will do in the future. The telegrapher who is eligible to member- ship and does not take out a card has no respect for himself or fellow workmen, and should be shown no favors whatever. Positions recently assigned on bulletin: Third Roy to Bro. W. S. Grover; Raymond days, Bro. W. R. Suille; third Castle Rock, Bro. E. Virum, later resigned; second Chehalis to Bro. G. E. Dean, and third Rainier to Bro. VV. G. Lowery. Third Chehalis and second and third Castle Rock closed, leaving no telegraph service at night from Kalama to Vader, the latter being the only office where there is continuous service between Cen- tralia and Kalama, but the $45.00-per-boys are always ready to give information concerning trains. Bro. George Hatton, who relieved Bro. Hender- son, third Tenino, a few days, later relieved W. G. Mann at Buckley. Bro. J. J. Kuhn, Oakville days, relieved by Bro. H. A. Long, went to Buckley, and Bro. Hatton to Fairfax, vice Bro. H. L. Phillips, who attended the “round-up" at Pendleton. Mr. Larkin, from Rainier, relieved C. L. Pitts, agent Arling, while Pitts was looking over his copper mines at Fairfax. T. E. Baker, agent Burnett, had his salary raised $60.00 a year on new schedule, but can not see his way clear to invest $12.00 a year in a card. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1940 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. S. C. Sherwood, while in the hospital three weeks, was relieved by Bro. Palmer. Bro. Selfe is relieving Bro. Dickerson, second Lakeview. Bro. Peck is now assistant agent at Hillhurst. Sister Lola Graybeal has returned to Yelm, vice Bro. Johnson. Bro. A. E. Crawford is now on first McIntosh, vice Bro. J. J. Kuhn. It is now Bro. J. T. James, third McIntosh. Bro. T. II. Kellogg is relief agent at Yelm, vice Mr. Baker, who goes to Roy as agent, the agent there going to Tenino, vice Mr. Royse, who goes to Yelm. Bro. H. M. Prechel, Winlock days, is putting up a bungalow on the ranch he bought recently. Looks as if he is going to join the benedicts. The few delinquents on the division should pay up at once. There is no excuse for remaining in that class since we all have secured an increase from $30 to $90 a year. We have several nons on the division who have secured increases of $120 a year since coming to work here, who have never donated one cent towards helping get this money. They should send in their applications without being asked to do so. Bros. Wyse, first Elma, and L. C. H. Vye have returned after a three months’ visit East among friends. Bro. H. A. Long, third Roy, was relieved by Bro. W. J. Wyenscke, who was later relieved by Bro. W. S. Grover. Bro. C. A. Sullivan, while off picking hops, was relieved by Bro. W. G. Lowery. Bro. C. D. Fisher, who relieved W. J. White, first Roy, a few days, later relieved Waldo on second South Tacoma. All members desiring the new seniority list en- close a two-cent stamp to Bro. R. F. Graham, Woodland, Nev. Cert. 878. Pasco Division — Bro. Morris was given two extra operators during the “round-up’’ at Pendleton. Local Chairman Hickey, on the sick list recently and no extra men in sight, Bros. Boswell and Miller doubled. Bro. Hickey later visited Pasco. Mr. Kilgore, clerk for Mr. Moran, gone to Spo- kane relay as telegrapher. He and his family spent Sunday before leaving with Bro. Boughton and family of Kiotia. Sister Leona Johnson, first Visat, was a recent Pasco visitor. Bro. Mcann, “SF” Spokane is now on third Eltopia. Sister M. French, of Badger, attended the Spo- kane fair. Bro. A. S. Johnson, first Ritzville, was off a few' days, relieved by Mr. Peterson, and he by Mr. Richardson. Later Peterson went to “PA” relay. Bro. C. M. Connlley was off several days on account of sickness. Bro. Langlois, second Ritzville, asked for a few days off recently. On account of shortage men are unable to get relief. Bro. B. E. Edwards, first Pasco yard, off thirty days visiting Sound points, was relieved by Mr. Berkbeck, who later relieved F. J. Ellsworth, first North Yakima, five days on account of sickness. Bro. M. Johnson, first Roza, was a recent Pasco visitor. Bros. C. S. Davis, C. H. Mockross and Harvey McKeown attended the Kennewick grape carnival. Bro. Schupple, now on sixth “PA,” is moving his family to Pasco. Bro. D. C. Brow'n, agent Grandview, was granted an operator during the fruit rush. Bros. Brown, Beattie and Wood, also Bro. Wil- son, agent on Sunnyside branch, attended the Ya- kima fair. Bro. C. M. Connlley, “PA” second, bid in fifth there. Bro. Sullivan, a new man, who worked a few days at Walla Walla during the round-up, relieved Mr. Graff at Lind while off sick. Cert. 606. Seattle Division — Brothers and Sisters: On your seniority list scratch Nos. 26, 43, 44, 46, 73, 76, 95, 99, 104, 119, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 130 and 131, and add J. F. Spencer, April 16, 1913; A. P. Glendenning. April 19th; J. S. Kolhefner, April 26th; J. H. Hobeny, May 6th; R. W. Cross, May 24th; C. A. Larson, May 26th; G. G. Anderson, June 7th; H. D. Burris, June 12th; J. *E. Trainer, June 13th; B. P. Tuggle, June 19th; J. G. Davidson, June 25th; G. W. Selvidge, June 28th; C. E. Carpenter, July 15th; E. R. Hart, August 7th; J. W. Morris, August 9th; J. R. Hainsworth, August 11th; W. A. Gould, August 20th; W. A. Roper, August 25th; R. S. Benoit, August 26th, and T. K. Knaur, August 27th. R. C. Berguii, L. C. Rocky Mountain Division — Our local chairman, Bro. Weber, is on his vaca- tion and suggested that I send in a few notes during his absence. Thanks to Bros. Cron and Hinton, of Garrison and Silver Bow, for the notes. Sister Luckey, of Avon, and Mr. Wilson, of third, on leave, relieved by Mr. Smith and Bro. R. II. Manchester, of Division No. 2. Bro. Cooper, of Skyline, on leave, relieved by Mr. Scott. Bro. Woods is now on third Blossburg. Hope he will be able to land Mr. Lyle and v Mr. Balz- hiser there, as the committee secured quite an increase for them. Bro. Reidell, of Elliston, has gone to Florida for the winter months, where he can pick grape fruit while we are stocking up on overcoats and woolen socks; relieved by Bro. Dorvall, waiting to be relieved on account of sickness. Bro. Nelson is now agent at Elliston, vice Mr. McNaughton, who accepted the exclusive agency at Garrison, relieving Mr. Stevens, now on first, Bro. Cron bidding in third. Bro. Beall, of Silver Bow first, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Olson, who later relieved Mrs. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1941 Sohn, “MA” Missoula, for a few days, and then went to Evaro. Bro. Wiley, of Drummond, was relieved by Mr. Smith while attending the Masonic Lodge doings at Helena. Bro. Nisewanger has returned from an enjoyable three months’ trip to Helena. Bros. Croteau and Hayes, of G. N. crossing, now have a box car to live in. “Ham and eggs” is the main diet. Bro. Nutter, of Birdseye, says Jack rabbits are plentiful this season. Mr. Hoover, who bid in the $90 position at Wallace, who recently went to Helena to find some other line of work, has returned to Wallace. He still gives us that old excuse when asked to join: “Going to quit.” “Bill." Ycllozvstone Division — - Bro. Doughty has returned from his vacation to points on the Pacific. Mr. Klinefelt, first Hoyt, assigned third Miles City, vice Bro. Dickinson. Bro. Abernathy, agent Sanders, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. Sharpe. This is now a 24-hour office. Mr. Sheffer, Huntley second, now on third there. Bro. Cole, second Forsyth, while looking after his “dry” farm, was relieved by Bro. H. G. King. . Bro. Vetter, in the hospital with typhoid fever, is improving rapidly. The boys on first will be glad to have him back. Bro. J. O. Spencer, third Glendive, has returned from “Dixieland.” Through some error Bro. F. L. Lay was re- ported as being dead. Bro. Lay is very much alive, although not now on this division. Bro. Ross Green has resumed on second Glen- dive, after suffering a very painful fracture of right ann, a bad cut on the head an 1 a number of bruises received in an accident while partici- pating in a motocycle race at the county fair at Glendive. Bro. Green's machine skidded, he lost control of it and was thrown against the fence on one of the sharp curves, destroying the machine completely and putting him on the rip track. Bro. Dewey, third trick dispatcher on third subdivision, has taken his old place in “NP" relay. The boys are all sorry to lose “DY.” Bro. Blatzer, third Huntley, on a successful hunt in the foothills there and on the Yellowstone, was relieved by Bro. Henderson, from G. T. P. Bro. Stillwell, second Huntley, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. R. Andrews. Miss May Ferguson, a beginner from Howard, assigned third Pompeys Pillar, vice Sadler, re- signed.. Miss Agnes Heager, from Howard, as- signed second Sims. Bros. R. Andrews and J. D. Witham will take the positions at Howard. Bro. Miller, third Custer, relieved by a new man from a commercial company. Bro. Dyer, second Glendive, on vacation. Bro. Armstrong, third Glendive, goes as G. Y. M. on the C. P. in Canada. % Miss L. M. D. Greene, from Forsyth, spent a day in Billings recently. Bro. H. B. Evans, formerly of this division, now at Lyle, Wash., on the S. P. S., getting along fine. Bro. Hayes assigned to Taylor and Bro. Law- rence to Zenith agency, relieved by Mr. F. Gatzell. Hebron is now three-shift— Bros. F. Van Pelt on first, Murray on second and F. H. Vasbinder on third, vice Bro. Larson, who went to Sims third. Bro. R. A. Thompson relieved Bro. Salvin on second Richardton, resigned. O. C. Rich got the exclusive agency there, relieved at Gladstone by Bro. Hunt, E. C. Hinton on third Richardton. Bro. Hunt rode to Taylor on his motocycle recently, and brought back application papers with the money. He is now following a trail that leads towards Hinton. Bro. Klinger, New Salem, was recently mar- ried. Congratulations. He was relieved by E. F. Finch, now third Hodges. Bro. H. J. Wernsman was off three months with hay fever. Bro. R. E. Cable, from the P. & L. E., is on third new Salem. Bro. Cunningham, away visiting relatives at his old home in Charles City, Iowa, relieved by Mr. Miller. Bro. Williamson is back again at Glenullen, after a siege of typhoid fever. Glad to see this old veteran working again. He takes second, Bro. Swain first and Bro. Shoquist third. Bro. K. E. Julian, on three weeks’ vacation to a family reunion at his old home in Missouri. Mandan got the fifth man. Bro. Metzger now on 'first; Bro. Bordwcll, second; Bro. Murray, third, vice Metz, and our new Bro. Brand, a former local chairman on the “Q” in Iowa, is on second extra. Our wire chief, from “DX,” spent his vacation East, relieved by Night Chief Bro. Snyder, and he by Bro. King, relieved by Mrs. W. L. Lyons, who (when no “RJ” work in “DX”) keeps house for Bro. Lyons, an old-timer on third “DX.” Late Night Chief Fluery, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. King, who later visited at Laurel with relatives and friends. Bro. Snyder came back with a bride. He used to take a long hike to the hills every morning for exercise. Now he’s tacking down carpets and sawing wood. We are indebted this month for the help of Bros. Maguire and Roberts on the west end. I couldn't .get all the changes on the second sub- division, as this is my first attempt. I hope to receive the help of all the brothers for the next issue. To keep the membership up to a satisfac- tory figure on the old Yellowstone, those working at places where a new man is employed or a non hanging around should do their best to get him in. L. E. Bordwell. CARD OF THANKS. On behalf of Mrs. Johnson and myself, I wish to avail myself of the columns of The Telegra- pher for the purpose of expressing our sincere appreciation of the magnificent gifts presented to us by the telegraphers of the Relay Division and also the telegraphers in the Billings, Livingston, Pasco and Mandan offices through their committee at St. Paul and Tacoma, Digitized by CiOOQle

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1942 The Railroad Telegrapher. These gifts are something of which we may feel justly proud as an ornament of our home and as a memorial of the spirit which prompted such a valuable token of your esteem. It will at all times remind me of the loyalty of the donors as expressed during our last conferences not only for your loyalty to the Order, but your loyalty and friendship to me personally. Words fail me at this time to properly thank you all, but I hope to meet each and every one of you personally and to more fittingly convey our thanks. Yours fraternally, Sam Johnson. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry. Wheeling & Toledo Division — Bro. R. F. Smith, agent Brilliant, has been ap- pointed official correspondent for Division 55. Any items will be greatly appreciated. Some of you brothers appoint yourself a committee of one and co-operate with Bro. Smith, and I assure you that you shall have an interesting write-up every month. Bro. F. C. Ames, second Pine Valley, bid in Lodi third, vice Johnson, who bid in third Clyde. Bro. “Ben” Benton, third Pine Valley, bid in sec- ond there. Bro. Pit drew first Adena, vice Bro. Tom Hor- ton, who drew first Sherrodsville. Understand Herrick agency will be reopened shortly. Bro. “Hank” Bell, local chairman Wheeling Division, a recent Somerdale visitor, on his return trip called on yours truly. Bro. E. W. Grose, second Mingo yard, on a week’s vacation, was relieved by Mr. Baiden, from the H. V., who will soon be* with us. Bro. W. K. Carr, first Mingo yard, was also on vacation re- cently. Bro. Fair, second Harmon, has returned from a successful hunting expedition. Bro. Ross Buchanan, extra dispatcher Pitts- burg, has accepted a similar position at Canton, v We all wish him success. We hope Bro. “Mike” Sexton will send us some notes for the next Telegrapher. Bro. Baltzer has branched out in the contract- ing business at Harmon. Any brother wanting anything in the way of concrete or plumbing should call on Bro. “Tip.” Bro. “Shine” O’Donnel, second Pittsburg Jet., now with the Western Union at Pittsburg, says he intends to stick to Division 55. We all wish him success in his new position. Bro. Howard Warnock, second Warrenton, has been so busy watching the outcome of the big baseball games at Pittsburg that he forgot to send any items for The Telegrapher this month. Let us hear from some of you brothers on the Adena Railroad. W. P-. T. & W. S. B.— Bro. “Dad” L. E. Karnes, second Avella, has returned from a trip West. Bro. Wimer, agent Hopedale, is a busy man since the new mines have opened there. Bro. Maunder, agent Gwendolin, has plenty of work since they started construction on the Mon- ton Railroad there. Bro. Coats, agent Hickory, made a business trip to Pittsburg recently. Bro. Ed Sturgis was relieved at Clairton, on a week’s vacation, by Mr. Fariss, from the Western Union at Pittsburg, who promises to soon get in line. Bro. McGinnes has resigned at Clairton. Bro. Roberts, second Rook, on two weeks* vaca- tion touring the West, was also relieved by Mr. Fariss. Bro. Shaff, agent Avella, has just completed his new residence.' We are pleased to note Bro. Albert's prosperity. Roy, son of Bro. McMann, first Mingo, was recently thrown while riding his motocycle, which became unmanageable, injuring him so severely that he had to be sent to the hospital, and it will be some time before he fully recovers. Bro. “Pete” Buerns, agent Clairton, let’s hear from the W. S. B. We will never “cop” the “Maple City” again. Quite a number of the boys from the W. P. T. and W. & L. E. have been attending the meet- ings of the Rev. “Bill” Sur^day at Steubenville. It wouldn’t be a bad idea for all you brothers over the line to try the “Billy” Sunday stunt and make some of the nons hit the “sawdust trail.” Let us co-operate and make “Old Division 55” solid. Each of us working with a non put forth every effort to get him in line. Approach him in a gentlemanly way, show him that he needs us and we need him. Leave the little “hammer” behind and every man of us become a “booster.” Encourage our committee and lend our officials all the support you can. Be a “live wire,” encourage brotherly feeling towards one another. Make the O. R. T. a shining success and the nons will soon realize that they are treading the path of darkness, turn to the light and come into the fold of their own accord. Remember, boys, the O. R. T. on Division 55 is just what we make it, so let us get busy and show other divisions that we are not a bunch of “dead ones.” Let us all be active members. There are any number of boys who belong to this division, who have gone to work on other divi- sions, who can hardly wait until they get The Telegrapher to see “some news from home.” Don’t disappoint them, but get busy and send in all news you can and I will do all in my power to have a nice write-up every month. “OK RF,” Div. Cor. Houston & Texas Central R. R. Second Division — Edwin Knoche, called home to Carmine on ac- count of the sickness of his wife, was relieved at Caldwell by Bro. Cunningham, and he at Lampasas by G. M. Horne, from Ledbetter. Horne will line up next pay-day. R. P. Cabeen, who relieved Ben Morrell at Austin, resigned, was relieved as agent at Elgin by Bro. Cherry, from Chapel Hill. The latter was bid in by Bro. Fishbeck, from the dispatcher’6 Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1943 office at Austin, the work the latter was doing to be taken care of by Chief Dispatcher Jack Mc- Keown. Train service on the new Dalsa line has been discontinued on account of rainy weather and the roadbed not having settled yet. On account of the new positions opening up, we have a good many men in our midst, some of whom are nons. Boys, keep after them and dis- continue the dissatisfaction and growling over here. We can never accomplish anything while all are pulling in a different direction. Let's all pull together and give the management the best there is in us. Then when we ask for something more, we will get a better hearing. Ed Hodges, the popular chief clerk to the super- intendent at Austin, has resigned to accept a position with the M. K. & T. We all regret to see him leave, as he has certainly given the boys a square deal. We all wish him much success in his new undertaking. Bro. Shirley, agent Kingsland, went to Dallas recently with his wife and children to enjoy a short vacation, relieved by Bro. Rummel, of the Fort Worth & Denver Railway. Cert. 52. Main Line — The meeting held at Chaney Jet. on September 21st was very successful. Quite a number of the brothers were present and much good was accom- plished. Many good suggestions were offered and accepted. Bro. L. E. Sikes is relieving Mr. Ashford at Benchley. Bro. Piltzer, steam shovel Howth, was a recent Waller visitor. We think he has some attraction there. Bro. W. R. Forbes has resigned and is now with the Frisco in Oklahoma. Bro. P. C. Simmons is relieving Bro. E. E. Young, agent Jewett, while he is visiting relatives in California. Bro. E. U. Stroud, who relieved Bro. J. T. Sim- mons, agent Midlothian, while off on account of the sickness and death of his mother at Kirvin, Tex., later relieved Bro. W. Garland, agent at Robbins, who bid in Corsicana first. Bro. J. C. Morrison and wife spent the day recently with relatives in Midlothian. Bro. W. E. Hamilton, agent Hockley, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. C. H. Dar- wood. Boys, keep after the nons and show them that they are not treating us right by remaining out of the Order. “Continual dropping will wear away a stone.” If we will all work with that one aim in view, we will soon realize fine results. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in Ilis infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond the mother of our esteemed brother, J. T. Simmons, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of this division extend to the sorrowing members of the afflicted family and brother our sincere heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. Cert. 167. Southern Ry. Birmingham Division, East End — It has been some time since we had a write-up from this division. If the brothers will hand me the news from time to time, we will try to have it represented every month. Bro. Hooper, agent Fruithurst, on a tfip to New York and other points east, was relieved by Bro. Whittle, from the A. C. L. First Lincoln was bid in by Bro. M. J. Craw- ford, second there by Bro. H. T. Crawford, third Woodlawn Jet. by Bro. Henry Jones, third Musca- dine by A. Smith, and Ensley days by Bro. C. V. Carter. Bro. A. L. Oden, agent Muscadine, has returned from Baltimore, where he went for treatment, much improved. Bro. A. Field, Bremen, on vacation, was re- lieved by Bro. Harry Foster, and he on second there by Bro. Sanford, relieved on third by Bro. Phillips. We hope to have a meeting soon and get the boys together. These meetings are the life of the Order. C. E. Crawford. Knoxville Division — The west end between Knoxville and Chatta- * nooga is solid now with the exception of two men, and I wish to thank the members on that part of the division for their co-operation, which shows what can be done when the members unite and assist in the wprk of organization. A chairman must have the help of the men to get the best results, so, brothers on the east end, get busy as those on the west end have done and we will be able to make a good showing there also. ” I have sent every non-member on the east end an appli- cation blank and every delinquent a request to pay up his dues, mailing a letter also to members at stations where non-members are working and hope you will do your best to assist me in getting them lined up. Delinquents who have not paid dues since December, 1912, must rejoin as new members, but those who have not paid since June, 1913, only need to remit their $6.00 dues to Bro. J. W. Burgess, Charlottesville, Va. Applications for renewals should be sent to me. The rate to join or renew in November is $6.50; December is $5.50. These two months are the cheapest during this half of the year and it will be an easy matter to get these men to place them- selves in good standing again before the close of 1913. 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1944 The Railroad Telegrapher. can have them fill out the blankB and return them to me promptly and make the east end as solid as the west. Every man receiving the benefits of our agree- ment should carry a card if for no other reason than the good the organization has done in the past, as it is far in excess of the amount of dues. But that is not all, we must look forward and remem- ber that the only way to help the cause and the committee when it convenes for business is to back it up with an up-to-date. The general chairman desires to save the expense of sending a man over the division this year, and this can be done if every member will do just five moments work on the non with or near him. This saving means your money and my money and a well-filled treasury to help the committee to remain at the capitol till it “brings back the bacon." The non -member who will not join and the delinquent who will not pay up under these condi- tions does not want to join or pay up in return for the benefits he has received through the agreement secured at the expense and through the efforts of our committee. Many good things have been said about the men on this division by the officials and dispatchers concerning their good service, and we hope they now make equally as good a record as members of the O. R. T. Local Chairman. Knoxville Division Notes — Page after page has been printed in the journal; letter after letter has been written personally to some of the non-members on this division, and our local chairman and many of the active mem- bers have pleaded for over a year with them to show their appreciation for what hrs been done for them in the past by joining tlfe Order. Every kind of a proposition to enable them to do so that could be thought of has been made to them and many of our members have favored them time after time, all without avail. These men agree that the organization is the only salvation of the telegraphers; that the dues of $12.00 a year is a good investment for the increases of $80.00 to $116.00 a year the Order has secured for them, still they refuse to come in and help pay the bill, and continue to accept the benefits of vacations, etc. Is it not about time that we put into effect in a practical manner our motto: “No card, no favors?” We believe it is, and if the members will properly enforce it on the nons who deserve it there would soon be very few of them on this division. Our loyal and active members on the west end keep that part of the division pretty well lined up, hut there is room for good work on other parts; which, with a united effort, well bring good results. Come out to the meetings and let’s talk these matters over and enforce our motto on the non who won’t pay up. Certs. 48, 747, 670. Knoxville Division, West End — Bro. Alexander, general chairman, will attend the American Federation of Labor convention at Seattle, Wash., as a delegate. At the November 15th meeting at Knoxville we will vote on the question of having meetings there every month or every two or three months. Unless there is a better attendance than heretofore, I see no use for paying out money for hall rent every month. Perhaps it might be well to have a meeting one month at Knoxville, next at Morris- town, and a joint meeting at Chattanooga every other month, etc. Come to the meetings and say what you want done. A non-member recently lost enough time to pay for a card ten years, where had he been a member in good standing he would not have lost it, as he was not at fault Strange men can't see how to take care of their own interests. Those who have not paid their dues for 1912 are earnestly requested to pay up before the close of the year. Every man should pay up at once so that our treasury will be in such a condition by the close of the year that the general committee can carry its work through without any assessments when it is ready for business. Help your general secretary and treasurer by paying your dues promptly, and your general chair- man, both of whom are doing all they can for us, by getting the other fellow to do likewise; and keep everlastingly after the nons, and remember that our motto, “No card, no favors,” should be rigidly carried out. Cert. 48. Memphis Division — Some of the members on the division do not seem to display the interest they should toward the betterment of our Order. Let us all do the best we can to get the nons in line. Show them the benefits derived from belonging to our grand old Order, and many of them will secure a card at once. We should arrange to have monthly meetings at some station near the middle of the division on Sunday. A great many could attend and derive some benefit from talking over matters for our own good as well as the good of the company. Bro. Wilson, first Huntsville, taking in the fair at Birmingham, and Bro. Giles, while seeing the sights in Birmingham, were relieved by Mr. Canterbury. Bro. McCullar got third “MU;” Bro. Ennis third “NA” Junction, and Mr. Moore second “NA” Junction on bid. Bro. Hardcastle took in the fair at Tuscumbia. Bro. Manson was relieved a few days by Bro. Ennis, and Bro. Tipler by Mr. Payne, from the W. U. Bros. Bar and Keaton visited Memphis recently. Cert. 1641. Charlotte Division, South End — Bro. T. B. Higgins, Easley first, while on vaca- tion, was relieved by Bro. J. N. Wallace, of third, and he by Bro. B. T. Littleton, Bro. Wallace al$9 Digitized by LiOOQle

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1945 The Railroad Telegrapher. relieved Bro. T. T. Whiten, Easley second, while visiting his folks at home. I\ J. Lyles, Fallis third, off sick, was relieved by Mrs. W. M. Tollison. P. J. Lyles is mentioned in September journal as “Bro.” This is a mis- take. lie has not had a card this year, but still wears a button. Bro. L. Elliott, Cross Keys, reinstated and assigned to Alto third, and Bro. R. Franklin, Com- merce, to Alto first. Bro. A. P. Lawrence, to Central second, was relieved at Alto by Fred Brock. Bro. C. W. Berry, Lula first, on a trip to Chattanooga, was relieved by O. Bars, who also relieved Bro. J. A. Barker, Lula second, several days. Bro. S. H. Flint, Mt. Airy, while on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Henry Traber, third, and he by J. H. Gibson. Bro. O. R. Doyle, Calhoun, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. B. B. Cheek, second, and he by Bro. C. P. Cureton. Bro. Grant, Baldwin first, second and third, accompanied by his wife; Bro. and Sister Grayson, of the D. & R. G., and “Bill” (Cody) Stafford, of the Northern Pacific, on a recent hunting trip in the Northwestern Georgia mountains, captured fif- teen fox, twelve wild cats, thirty-seven coons, fifty- one possums, eighteen turkeys, several woodpeckers, pheasants, quail, fish, etc. Bro. Grant has fifteen hounds and he generally captures the game he goes after. He has just ordered five hounds from Tennessee that cost him $75.00. Div. Cor. Spartanburg Division — We arc having our meetings the first Sunday of each month now at Columbia, S. C. Had a nice attendance at last one. Gen’I Chairman Alexander, Greensboro, N. C., presiding, paid an elegant trib- ute to the memory of Bro. E. B. Chitty, local chair- man, whose sudden death was quite a shock to the members of Columbia and Spartanburg Division of Southern Railway. He was stricken on Tuesday, September 16th, and passed away Wednesday, September 17th, about 9:30 p. m. Bro. Chitty was a man of good talents and held in the highest esteem by his employers, as he be- lieved in giving his employer and fellow man a square deal. Spartanburg and Columbia Division realize the benefits they have enjoyed from his untiring efforts. He is gone but shall never be forgotten. We were pleased to have First Trick Dispatcher Walker, of Spartanburg Division, with us, and hope he will come again and bring some others with him. After Mr. Walker retired the general routine of business, seniority and other miscellaneous affairs were taken up and discussed and the meet- ing adjourned at 12:30 a. m. Don’t forget our meetings the first Sunday of the month at 1632 Main street. The brothers are all welcome to come around. Our next important step is to elect a local chair- man, then get together and give him our undivided support. Then we will have one of the best divi- sions on the system. If you see anything not running right get after it and get it straightened out. Then you will see the results of pulling together. The following brothers were at the October meet- ing: H. G. Alexander, G. L. Anderson, W. K. Foshee, A. I. Sheely, J. W. Sheely, M. A. Sheely, J. F. Phillips, T. S. Lefler, J. M. Ward, B. T. Yon, J. T. Busbee, W. R. Livingston, G. C. Liv- ingston and M. D, Denny. The Columbia Division was represented by Bro. M. D. Denny, of Lexington, S. C., not a very good showing for this side. We want as many as possible to come out, as the meetings are very interesting and instructive. We would also like to have the brothers on the A. C. L., S. A. L. and C. N. Sc L. come out. We are getting in good shape. Let’s try to keep it up. Cert. 2587. The following resolutions were passed at the meeting in regard to the death of Bro. E. B. Chitty: IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Almighty, in His infinite wisdom, has removed from our midst our beloved brother, E. B. Chitty; therefore be it Resolved, That we, members of the Columbia- Spartanburg Division, No. 59, O. R. T., extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our worthy brother, who departed this life September 17, 1913, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family. Committee. Asheville Division — - NOTICE. Bro. L. O. Drumwright, Cert. 2297, at Old Fort, N. C., has been appointed division correspondent. All notes and news items should be sent to him on or before the 20th of each month to insure their publication in the next month’s Telegrapher. Yours fraternally, W. R. Little, L. C. While attending the Western, N. C., fair at Ashe- ville recently I heard the "tick” of a sounder and hunting it up found that the Emanuel Business College had a demonstrator there advertising “how simple it was to master the art of telegraphy.” He said the college was going to monopolize the business in this part of the world, so our brothers will have to close up their “one-hoss shops.” The Emanuel “Scabbcry” has been running for some time, but I have not seen one of its products so far, but we have some “hams” that have been made in some of our own offices. Bro. Ward, first Biltmore, attending the world’s series, was relieved by Bro. Waddell, of second, relieved by Bro. Murr, third Melrose, and he by Extra Brinkley. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1946 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Haney, third Buena Vista, attending court, was relieved by Extra Gibbs. Bro. Seals, second Fletchers, on vacation, is relieving the agent there, relieved by Bro. Dan Pace. Bro. Headrick, second Tryon, is off sick, relieved by Extra Wise. Bro. Cooper, second Campobello, off a few days, was relieved by Extra Culp. Will some brother send me some notes about the fifteenth of each month? Cert. 1793. Queen 6. Crescent (North). First , Second and Third Districts — First trick Williamjtown was put on October 10th, and Bro. Kelley wears a broader smile than usual. Sister McGinnis, second Williarastown, was off a few days attending court in Lexington, Ky. Bro. Ramsey, agent-operator Dry Ridge, on vaca- tion, was relieved by Bro. F. G. Gardner, relief agent, who later relieved Bro. N. I. Hoey, on vacation. Chief Dispatcher C. W. Crain resigned October 1st to engage in the automobile business at Harri- man, Tcnn. Our best wishes go with him. Mother of Bro. B. O. Sullivan, Lexington, Ky., and Dispatcher E. A. Sullivan, passed away Sep- tember 22, 1913. A beautiful floral wreath' was pre- sented* by the O. R. T. members of Division 62, who extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives and our brother-member. Much appre- ciation was expressed by Bro. Sullivan and the family for the floral tribute. Bro. T. H. Conway, third Lexington, on ninety days’ leave, was relieved by Bro. H. H. Carr, of Memphis, Tenn. Bro. C. C. Rawlins, agent-operator Rogers Gap, and wife, are enjoying a fifteen days’ vacation; relieved by Zed Henderson. Bro. H. O. Grain, second trick dispatcher Oak- dale, was recently married. Congratulations. Bro. C. B. Grayson and wife, on vacation visit- ing relatives in Georgia, South Carolina and Vir- ginia, was relieved by Bro. McCluin, Bro. Sharp, first Rockwood, visiting relatives, was relieved by Bro. Cate, who also relieved Bro. Honeycut, who relieved Bro. Wells first Dayton, fifteen days. Ray Gardner is on third Blanchet pending bulle- tin. Bro. Spears Frye, second “SJ” tower, as- signed Danville third. Bro. S. H. McCartt, who bid in Walton, Ky., agency, has been apointed general chairman of Division 62 and local chairman First District, vice Bro. E. H. Boutwell, resigned and traveling for a Cincinnati firm. We all wish Bro. Boutwell suc- cess. Bro. J. W. Anderson, Oakdale, Tenn., has been elected general secretary and treasurer, and all dues should be remitted to him. Get after the few eligible nons, brothers, especially those of you working in the same office and at the next station with them. Bro. Anderson, our new general secretary and treasurer, also local chairman of Second and Third Districts, covered the latter recently, lining up all the nons but one or two. He also spent a few days in Birmingham and on the A. G. S. lining up the boys and assisting them to elect a new local chairman, Bro. Carter having resigned the office on account of leaving the service. Bro. A. H. Mosier, second Moreland, Ky., who was married October 20th at Danville, Ky., received quite a nice lot of wedding presents. He spent the honeymoon visiting relatives in Chattanooga, and at points, in Florida. Bro. Mosier has a nice bungalow all furnished up, has bought a cow and a horse and buggy, and is getting ready to live. Congratulations. Bro. Jones, on vacation, visited relatives in Washington, relieved by Bro. O. L. Minks. Bro. Madden, while attending court, was re- lieved by Bro. V. Cline, from the L. & N., recently at “SG” Cincinnati. Bro. Reed, third Science Hill, off on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. Caldwell. Bro. Oliver, third Eubank, off on a visit, was relieved by Bro. Dumas. Bro. Shadoan, third Tatcvillc, while off looking after his bees and other farming interests, was relieved by Bro. Wilson. Bros. Clark and Owens, Oakdale, are looking after business affairs at Chattanooga, Tenn. We extend our sympathy to Bro. and Mrs. T. V. Johnson on the death of their baby girl on September 29th. Bro. W. R. Whisenhunt, Blanchet, Ky., has been appointed division correspondent Kindly send him all the items you can in regard to changes, etc., by the 20th of the month, for which proper credit will be given you. I wish to thank Bros. Cody Bill Grayson, T. V. Johnson, J. W. Gardner and Sisters Clark and Kells for items contributed this month. All should feel it is their duty to help have a good write-up. W. R. W., Div. Cor. Queen & Crescent (South). N. O. & N. E. R. R.— Bro. T. D. Walsh, of “JC” shops, has gone to “SU” dispatcher’s office New Orleans to break in as extra dispatcher. His place at “JC” was not bulletined on account of his having an extended leave of absence, and the place will be filled by extra men until it is decided if he will stay at “SU.” Bro. W. D. Appleton, of Meridian freight office, was off a few days, relieved by Mr. Holliday, of the M. & O. at East St. Louis, now relieving at Picayune. The banana business has been extra good for several weeks, making telegraph work interesting rat Meridian. Bro. Carpenter, of Hattiesburg, at “SU” New Orleans several nights, was relieved by Mr. Mays. L. D. Austin, third Hattiesburg, still enjoys the benefits of the O. R. T. without any cost to him- self at all. A. G. Lilus, a new man from the Y. & M. V., went to Poplarville a few days. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1947 Bro. Chester Moody, of Lumberton, was badly bruised up recently by the motor car he was riding jumping the track, and will be unable to work for several weeks. A purse of $43.45 was made up among the employes when the pay car came around, which was highly appreciated by Bro. Moody. It pays to be a brotherhood man. We have had so many new dispatchers recently and so many new men that it is hard to keep up with them and find out who they are or where they are from. A good many of our members attended the Meridian, Mississippi-Alabama fair, the largest ever, with a record-breaking crowd. Thanks to Bros. Apperson and Weems for news items. We would like to hear from some good brother on the A. & V. and V. S. & P. occasion- ally with a few items. We know you are not asleep over there, but “Faith without works is dead/’ and we would like to see the men get the habit and keep it going. “Kwitcher-kickin” and join the O. R. T. Div. Cor. Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. All Brothers Division No. 71: M. & St. L. System Division No. 123 and Oska- loosa Local Division No. 71 have been consoli- dated and will hereafter be known as M. & St. L. R. R. Division No. 71, covering the entire Minne- apolis & St. Louis Railroad System. It was also agreed by the general committee that the following officers retain their respective offices until the next regular election, in Febru- ary, 1915, at which time the committee will be re- duced to but one local chairman for each of the three divisions, as per the constitution of the Order: Bro. A. L. Gardner, general chairman, Abbott, Iowa. * Bro. J. C. Sandmicr, general secretary and treasurer, Waukee, Iowa. Bro. J. J. Madden, local chairman, Waseca, Minn. St. Paul to and including Albert Lea, Minn. Bro. C. V. Platts, local chairman, Steamboat Rock, Iowa. Pickering, Iowa, to and including Albia, Iowa (excepting Oskaloosa), also Story City, State Center, Montezuma and Newton branches. Bro. W. C. McLinn, assistant local chairman, Richland, Iowa. Oskaloosa, Iowa, to and includ- ing Keithsburg, 111. Bro. Jack Foster, local chairman, Abingdon, 111. Seaton, 111., to and including Peoria, 111. Bro. H. S. Vogler, local chairman, Young Amer- ica, Minn. Minnetonka Mills, Minn., to and in- cluding Watertown, S. D. Bro. W. S. Hunter, local chairman, Mellette, S. D. Yahota to Leela, and Conde to LeBeau, S. D. Bro. E. P. Keough, local chairman, Spencer, Iowa. LaFayette, Minn., to and including Storm Lake. Bro. A. L. Gardner, Abbott, Iowa, will, in addi- tion to his duties as general chairman, look after the territory Mason City, Iowa, to and including Marshalltown, Iowa, also the Algona branch. Bro. J. C. Sandmicr, Waukee, Iowa, will, in addition to his duties as general secretary and treasurer, look after the territory Ruthven, Iowa, to and including Des Moines, Iowa, also Twin Lakes, Minn., to and including Berkley, Iowa. Bro. J. H. Runge, Hartland, Minn., has been appointed correspondent of the Central and West- ern Divisions. Bro. W. C. McLinn, Richland, Iowa, has been appointed correspondent of the Eastern Division. With the help of each and every member, espe- cially the local chairman, we should be able to have a nice write-up each month. All members on the Central and Western Divisions will send their news items to Bro. J. H. Runge, Hartland, Minn. All members on the Eastern Division will send their' items to Bro. W. C. McLinn, Rich- land, Iow^. All items must be in the hands of your respective correspondents not later than the twentieth. Now, with the consolidation of the two divisions we should be able to increase our membership to 95 per cent strong. Let each of us take it upon ourselves to land at least one new member within the next sixty days. Ask your local chair- man for blanks and any information you may wish. Any member having any suggestion to offer at any time should not hesitate in doing so, as we need the help of every member on the system. Yours fraternally, J. C. Sandmier, Sec’y & Treas. Div. 71. A. L. Gardner, General Chairman. Bro. Carroll was relieved at Chapin a short time by Bro. Clark, from Division 76. Mr. Dwyer has been relieved at Geneva by a Mr. Field. It is now Bro. A. R. Meyers on Hampton third, also Bro. J. F. Nelson, agent Ackley. Bro. L. C. Vannoy, first Ackley for about seven years, has been relieved by Bro. J. F. Pettitt, of Eldora. Bro. Vannoy has been our correspondent for a number of years. We will miss him very much at the meetings, as he was a regular attend- ant, and the company loses a first-class man. He left to attend school and prepare himself for a course along professional lines at the Ames Col- lege. We all wish him good luck. Bro. C. V. Platts, who is busy now shipping sugar beets, will soon be shipping water in chunks. It is now Bro. A. W. Frazier, agent Eldora. Bro. J. F. Pettitt, bid in first Ackley, relieved by Bro. L. J. Quinlan, relieved at Union by Agent Christy. Agent Nutz, Algona, goes back to Pickering. Bro. Frank Bieraugel, of LaSalle, Minn., whose station was not considered of sufficient telegraph importance to be placed in the last schedule, was being made use of by a few of the dispatchers at Fort Dodge to put out orders there whenever it Digitized by CiOOQle

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1948 The Railroad Telegrapher. was convenient for them to do so, forcing the brother to take them. Our local chairman re- ported the fact to the general chairman, who took it up with Superin tendeVit Stembcl, who at once put a damper on it, and there will be no more train orders there until the station is made an open telegraph office. The only displeasure Super- intendent Stembel evinced over the matter was that his attention had not been called to the occur- rence sooner, as he is a firm believer in living up to all agreements. The wheels of progress grind slowly, so has our consolidation of Divisions 71 and 123- first one delay, then another — but it was finally brought to a focus August 14th, as explained in our circular letter, printed in this issue. We now have a good working force and plenty of material to work on (I am sorry to say), and it is to be hoped that every .member will do his best to bring the outside material into the fold. We need a good, strong membership to get the best results. We will probably hold two meetings shortly — one at Oskaloosa and one at Albert Lea — so as to accommodate the brothers from each end. Let everyone who possibly can attend these meetings, and we will try to make them interesting, and, last but not least, send your correspondent all the news items you can. Their names and addresses are shown in the circular letter heretofore re- ferred to. A. L. Gardner, G. C. Eastern Division — The true meaning of organization is “A place for every man and every man in his place,” and the place for, each brother is at all times to be looking out for the interest of the Order. If you ccme in contact with a non or know of one, do your best to line him up, and if you can’t send his name to any of the local chairmen, and they will see what they can do with him. • Bro. Gardner has the committee well organized. If we all work under his instructions, we can go in next year with a solid front and come out with a good schedule. Bro. Gardner is the man who can ‘‘deliver the goods,” and we should all stand by him. Send me all the news you can, as it is pretty hard for one man to get the happenings all along the line. We arc very thankful to Bro. C. O. Davis, third Brighton, for some good items this month. Bro. Bartlett, second Brighton, on thirty days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. A1 White. Bro. C. O. Davis bid in third, there, vice Mr. Coons, who went to Elrick, vacated by Bro. Davis. Bro. Jack Foster declined Hampton agency on account of not being enough help there, and it was taken by Mr. Zca, who needs an up-to-date card now more than ever. Mr. Close has taken Elrick agency. Mr. Knight, second Hedrick, is laying off, re- lieved by Bro. Ridgeway. Bro. Anderson is now on the side table at *‘SK.” Brothers, if we wish to succeed we must show the company that good Order men are always on the alert to the interests of their employers as well as their own. Get your report in on time and answer the dispatchers promptly, as delays to trains means loss of money to the company, and money lost in that way and in unnecessary claims can never be put back in our checks. Bro. Rex Davis is on second *‘KD.” If you expect a good write-up, don’t forget to send us the happenings along the line. W. C. M.. Cert 87. Central and H'estern Divisions — Brothers, send your items to your division cor- respondent not later than the twentieth of the mouth, who will send them to me. Let us have a good write-up every menth. Bro. G. W. Perkins was relieved at Grand Jet. agency by Mr. Grubbs, and he on Gowrie first by Ilarshbarger, a new man. Bro. Lackorc bid in Grand Jet. agency, but did not like the looks of the place and returned to Clare, Iowa. Bro. G. D. Johnson, of Dana, on vacation, was relieved by A. E. Sharp. Mr. Taylor, who has been relieving Bro. Han- sen at Ogden, bid in Baton agency, vice Bro. John Miller, who landed Ruthven agency, relieving Bro. Jeffords, who bid in Lake Mills agency, vice H. E. Borgen. C. A. Becker, helper Dallas Center, Iowa, is now relieving at Dunnell, Minn., and Mr. Dwyer is at Manchester, Iowa. Bro. J. C. Rhode, agent Otho, Iowa, in Minne- sota recently, was relieved by Mr. Rienners, who also relieved Bro. Richards at Pioneer, Iowa, who relieved Bro. Sheets at Gilmore City, off on ac- count of his wife’s illness. We hope for her speedy recovery. Grand Jet. and Storm Lake agencies are up for bids again, as no one seems to want to stay there at present salaries. About $15 or $20 salary added to each of these positions would attract good men. “Joe,” Cert. 2?. Chicago & North Western Ry. Dakota Division — Bro. L. C. Cass has resigned as local chairman on this division. Bro. I\ E. Long, of Iroquois, has been put up as a candidate for the vacancy. Our organization would rank first in wages if every member would do his full duty and consider himself an organizer in spreading the gospel of unionism to non-members. Pay your dues promptly and assist in keeping the system, especially your own division, perfectly organized. This will make it unnecessary to send organizers over our division and they can be sent to other divisions where the organization is weak. We have done well in the past, but we can do better in the future. Brothers, let us make 1913 the banner year in beneficial results to our craft by getting to work in earnest these closing months. Bro. W. L. Boughner, agent Salem, has been making hurried trips to Ivanhoe to audit the sta- tion. Digitized by GiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1949 Bro. H. A. Stimson, of DeSmet, and Bro. C. N. Thomas, of Manchester, were recent visitors at Iroquois. Bro. Noe, division scribe of the P. R. C. & N. W., on a vacation, passed over this division lately. Bro. H. R. Hauskey, second Salem, is a frequent Lake Preston visitor. Salem pit telegraph office closed. Bro. R. A. Pfefferle took ten days’ rest at New Ulm, Minn., before relieving Bro. II. A. Hauskey on Salem second, who relieved Bro. E. R. Rolfe on first, on a three months’ visit to Winnipeg, Canada, and Mansville, Wyoming, where he received the sad tidings that his father had died. We extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved brother, family and friends in their hour of sor- row and sadness. Later he relieved Bro. W. L. Boughner, agent Salem, renewing old acquain- tances in Canada, New York and other eastern points. Later the scribe relieved A. Jensen, Iro- quois third, relieved F. G. Galles, Tyler second, gone to the Postal at Chicago. Bro. Helvik, of Balaton, is on vacation in Iowa. Bro. H. L. Mertens is on third there now and his wife on second— the only one of the fair sex on this division. Bro. H. A. W. Graham, agent Carthage, was a recent visitor at Salem. Bro. House, agent Esmond, relieved by F. R. Lowe, went to Nebraska to regain his health and died there. The members of this division extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. E. M. Erickson, agent Agar, accidentally shot himself fatally while out hunting. Mr. Swartz, agent Canistota, attended the Ger- man reunion at Salem. Bros. R. A. Pfefferle and H. R. Hauskey attended Barnum & Bailey’s circus at Sioux Falls. The former visited Owatonna recently. J. A. Steniger, agent Parker, was relieved by B. Estee, who relieved H. K. Webster, who was sick, at Hurley. Mr. Stanley Flower was relieved on side wire Huron nights by Andy Titus, of Yankton first. F. W. Warring, agent Yankton, and Bro. W. L. Boughner, agent Salem, were State fair visitors at Hurop. E. A. Clark, third Brookings, off a few days, was relieved by F. G. Galles. Agent A. C. Hunsicker, agent Ivanhoe, confined with typhoid fever, relieved by a man from Hough- ton, S. D. Bro. H. C. Palmer, second Centerville, is trying hard to get relief to be married this month. Bro. F. L. Gabriel, third Iroquois, relieved by A. Jensen and has joined his brother, G. C. Gabriel, at Livingston, Mont., “pounding brass” for the N. P. Ry. Have no news from the west end and Horn. I wish some brother would send me at Iroquois the items from those districts. R. A. Pfefferle. Minnesota Division — Mahoney, McDonald and Fitzpatrick layed off at Waseca, relieved by McKinstry, who went to Tracy and relieved Bro. Wilder while visiting friends and relatives around Chicago and at differ- ent Wisconsin points. Mr. Small, third Lamberton, resigned to attend college at Mankato, relieved by Bro. Watson, third Janesville, relieved by H. F. Guth, from Sleepy Eye. Agent-telegrapher Bro. Hunt, of Cambria, on vacation, relieved by Bro. E. W. Johnson, from Judson. Bro. R. A. Pfefferle, from this division, bid in Iroquois, S. D. H. F. Janke, relieving at Plainview and Hatfield, has returned to second Janesville. Mike Daly, who relieved him, went to New Ulm third. A. E. Highlin, Winona third side wire, bid in St. Peter Jet. second, and D. R. Carroll, Winona first. M. J. Manchester, agent Plainview' a number of years, has resigned, relieved on bid by E. E. Turner, relieved at Revere agency by F. L. Mc- Kinstry, a new man. H. A. Sorenson has returned to second Winona from vacation among friends at Kasson. Agent Bradish has returned to Wrabasso from his ranch in Montana. I wish to thank the six brothers who responded to Bro.. Mahoney’s request for news. Just a line from each brother helps a lot. Recent bulletin assignments were: A. Sawyer, Watertown third; E. F. Grundt, third Lamberton; R. F. Schw’ab, third Mankato Jet.; W. C. Koelmel, third Eagle Lake. Cert. 409. Ashland Division — Bro. Messerknecht has resumed as agent Kelly. Bro. Krumrey, who relieved him, later relieved Bro. J. J. Kilsdonk at Kaukauna, who bid in Strat- ford agency on bulletin. Bro. Penberthy, second Wausau Jet., bid in sec- ond Woodruff. Mr. Huncowski, first Wausau Jet., went to Canada for his health, relieved by Mr. Eickhoff, and he at Wittenberg by Ed Olson, clos- ing Hunting temporarily, owing to the shortage of operators. Bro. and Mrs. R. D. Rowlinson, of .Wausau passenger depot, spent the day with friends at Antigo recently. Bro. and Mrs. N. F. Keerner, Wausau Jet. third, visiting in Columbus and other Ohio cities. Bro. R. Cunningham, third Wausau, has moved his mother and sister from Antigo. Mr. Leurquin, agent Bryant, bid in Antigo yard days. Bro. Thompson, Antigo yard, bid in Bryant agency. Hope Bro. Thompson is as fortunate financially as some of the brothers who have pre- ceded him there. Bro. Smith, second Tigerton, off two weeks, was relieved -by Mr. Ruddy. Bro. Hickok spent a few days in Chicago recently helping to cheer the Sox to victory over the Cubs during the city series. Bro. P. J. Meredith bid in side wire in dis- patcher’s office at Ashland. Hurley now open for bids; also Bessemer agency. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1950 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. P. H. Rasmussen, agent Summit Lake, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. H. C. Rasmussen, and he by Mr. Busse, who later relieved Bro. Lethenstrom, agent Pelican, in Antigo hospital for an operation. Kempster nights closed as fish runs discontinued. Bro. N. J. Semmelhack bid in Woodruff agency. Gogebic agency discontinued; agency opened at Marenisco by Mr. Blodgett. Most of the extra help at Mercer, Woodruff, Eagle River and Wateremeet has been pulled off, “fresh air" folks being frozen out and having returned to the land of sunshine. We are sorry to lose Bro. Seering, agent Strat- ford. The company is losing a good man and we a good brother. He is embarking in business at Campbellsport, Wis., and we all wish him the greatest of success. Bro. Chas. Krumrey has returned from*” Chicago to the Ashland Division and is now on the extra list, but a good place will be found for him soon. Bro. Hickok, of Wittenberg, at Wausau and Bessemer several weeks, was relieved by Mr. Jones, relieved by Bro. D. O. Whitla, who-later returned to Honey Creek, Neb. Bro. Crandall relieved Jones while in Milwaukee polishing up. We frequently hear it remarked how much better off the trainmen and enginemen are than the teleg- raphers. We are not going to argue on this point, but simply ask yourself, why? How much time do you spend for your own interest? It seems to be the prevailing opinion that the local chairman is the man to raise our profession to the point where it rightfully belongs. Fortunately for you this way of thinking has, in a measure, proven fairly successful during the past, but the time has arrived when a change in tactics must be made. We must have more individual effort. We have young men in the service now waiting to assist us. Why not ask them? With proper co-operation our profession would soon be up with the other branches of the service. A number of the boys have been disappointed in getting relief. There is a shortage of men and it will continue until we come to our senses and endeavor to assist ourselves. Every man should try to fit himself for the better positions and see how much they can do, instead of seeing how little they can do and hold their job. Show the company that your services are valuable, and the committee will have some- thing to work on. Let us have a little individual effort this coming month and see how many new members we can secure. If you do not know who the nons are write your local chairman and show him that you are willing to assist him. There is no reason why we should not have a solid membership. There are good things in store for you if you will only wake up to the fact. Cert. 849. H'isconsin Division — “\VM," of “SJ,” is not a member, as recently noted in the write-up from this division, but we hope he soon will be. Bro. J. B. Lynch, agent Ridgefield, who recently met with an accident, laying him up for several months, on the morning of October 6th had his home and entire household effects burned. Bro. M. McMahon, “RD” tower. Harvard yard, has our sympathy owing to the death of his father. Bro. H. J. DeChant bid in second Palatine: Bro. L. H. Volberding, third tower “NY;" Bro. J. B. Stark, third Racine; Bro. R. O. Brunhart, third tower “SW;" Bro. L. H. Stalder, Chemung agency, and Bro. A. P. Schaeffer, Eden. Bro. Regan, who recently reurned from an ex- tended vacation at New York with his sister, also stopped off at Pittsburg, Harrisburg, Washington. D. C., Mt. Vernon, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York and Albany, having a very enjoyable time, especially at Coney Island and the capital. Our local chairman, W. H. Coburn, wishes ys to kindly acknowledge the high tribute paid him by the amiable correspondent of the Cort Club, of Chicago, in the September issue. Bro. Coburn may be a rival of “Billy B," but doesn’t feel that he has anything on the Cort Club members, who attended our recent meeting in Chicago, and only regrets that time was not afforded him to call upon more of them at that meeting. There will be another meeting in the near future, however, when none will escape. Bro. Price, of Harvard, and Bro. Regan, of Capron, called on the general chairman of the C. M. & St. P. Railway at Chicago recently. Bro. F. M. Richardson, of tower “EA," was relieved a week recently by Bro. J. C. Richardson, from Lake Bluff tower. Bro. C. H. Baker, first at tpwer “EA," is on a month’s vacation in northern Wisconsin and visit- ing friends at Necedah, relieved by Bro. Regan, relieved at Capron by Bro. Eihlars. Mr. Bixby was relieved at Capron, on vacation, by Ernest and Soles. The latter also relieved Bro. Price, of Harvard, on vacation. Bro. J. C. Richardson, relieved a few days at Barrington. Bro. Ableman, of Poplar Grove, took in the big ball game at Chicago on Sunday, October 12th, with some of the brothers from “SJ." Every member should get at least one new one and help make the division solid by January 1st Also let us start the new year without a single de- linquent. Pay your dues and assessments at once and put our committee in a position to negotiate for us when it meets again. Remember our motto: “No card, no favors." Div. Cor. Northern Wisconsin Division — Bro. Ransom has returned from a trip West, and Mr. O’Hara has resigned. Bro. Kuenzi bid in second Milton Jet., and Whiting bid in Ripon. Wild Rose agency and Kaukauna telegrapher position are on bulletin. It will be impossible to have a decent write up unless you send me the news. Mail it to Neenah or tell it to me on the wire any time between 4 p. m. and 2 a. m. C. G. K., Cert. 613. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1951 Western Maryland Ry. Eastern and Middle Divisions — Our brother signing himself “Guy” has been sending in the write-ups recently, and I should be pleased to have him keep it up, but suppose very little help was given him. It’s mighty hard for one person alone to send in the news for The Telegrapher each month, and all who hear of any items should send them in. If you do not know who the correspondent is, send them to the general secretary and treasurer. Business generally is picking up, additional fast freights being added to the through service, and prospects look promising for some additional “long green” to slip down our way, if we will all get busy and line up the nons solidly. “BD” tower will probably be moved half a mile from its present location, and a room an- nexed for the telegraphers on accotfht of the new westbound siding there. Automatic signals are being installed at tunnel ends and river bridges. The telephone dispatching system on the Middle Division goes up quite fre- quently; then we fall back on our old friend “Morse.” Bro. Cover is off sick, relieved by Extra Metz. It is feared he is developing typhoid fever, but we hope not. Bro. Lehman bid in second "BD,” making that office solid. Brothers, all that is needed to make every office solid is your willingness to do your level best wherever you find material to work on. I am loath to be boastful, but there are only two nons on the Third District — one a lady who does not like some of the pointed questions asked in the application blanks, and the other is an ex- member who, for good reasons, will not re-estab- lish his membership at present. Bro. Kerns, second Big Pool, who resigned, was relieved, pending bulletin, by Mr. Breighner. Bro. Myers has moved his family to Oldtown. Bros. Rebert, Yeakle, Boward, Wells and R. R. Myers, who recently embarked upon the sea of matrimonial bliss, have our heartiest congratula- tions for « long, happy and prosperous voyage. Bro. Rebert was relieved by Bro. Noel, Bro. Wells by Mr. Metz, Bros. Boward and Yeakle by Mr. Cline, and Bro. Myers by Bro. Deatrick. Bro. Dausberger, off a few days, was relieved by Cline. Mr. Hargleroad, Culbertson, was relieved by Metz on account of sickness in his family. Brothers Cormany, third and first “BR,” off several days, were relieved by Law and Cline. Bros. Young and Arnsparger and S. M. Loose, the latter at Blue Mountain station the past sum- mer season, sojourned through the New England and the Middle States for several days recently, having a delightful trip, taking in many places of historic fame and seeing wondrous sights, espe- cially in New York City. The two former were relieved by Mr. Speilman and Bro. Snyder. Bro. Noel, operator and chief clerk at "EX,” spent about a month traveling through the West and North, and gained quite a bit of avoirdupois while away. Bro. Bupp and wife, on a twenty days’ vacation, went as far west as Keokuk, Iowa. Bro. Noel was relieved by Bro. Baugher and Bro. Bupp by ex-Bro. C. C. Hamm. Bro. M. Flickinger, off a few days hunting, re- lieved by Mr. Shamberger, bagged six gray squir- rels the first day. Bro. Munson is spending some time along the Southern coast. The second and third tricks, abolished some time ago, are still closed, with the exception of “RS,' where a third man might also be used to advan- tage. The overtime which was not being allowed on the ground that the agreement did not call for it was satisfactorily adjusted. Other grievances are now up and others pending, which will no doubt soon be worked out satisfactorily to those con- cerned. Local Chairman Bro. Blair called a meeting October 11th at Cumberland, Md., where matters of interest pertaining to conditions existing on his territory were discussed and plans proposed to bring about a satisfactory settlement. Those who have not paid their dues for the period ending December 31, 1913, owe it to the organization, their families and themselves to square up at once and remain up to date. The cost to protect your families, brothers,' is less than four cents a day, by continuing your membership, to say nothing of the bearing your influence may have upon those not yet with us. The benefits in increased pay and improved working conditions equals four times the amount you pay in. The truth in a nutshell is that the organization is need- ful of your support, and welcomes all good men to its fellowship, thus making it more and more effective, and you certainly need its support. All the excuses anyone can offer for failing to unite and remain with us are entirely groundless. Brothers, wake up. Help to retain those who have already joined by prevailing upon them to keep paid up and protect their own self-interest while here and their families and loved ones after departing this life. Let each one of us now re- solve and be determined to add at least one to our ranks inside the next six months. I heartily thank all those who contributed news and trust they and others will help along continu- ally. Cert. 2. Middle Division Notes — Bro. Frank Richards, third Hancock, off several days, threatened with typhoid fever, but old *TR” is back on the job again. Charles Myers, agent Hancock, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Howard II. Dick, and he on first by Mr. Lcdrick, who also relieved Bro. Armacost, third "BD,” several days. Bro. N. E. Munson is spending his vacation at Key West, Fla. Bro. Melvin K. Hunt/.herry, relieved a non at Brandon tower a few days. Ex-Telegrapher Brightener relieved Mr. IIccps at Knobmount. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1952 The Railroad Telegrapher. The conductors on the Middle Division have supplied themselves with styluses, so there will be no delay copying a “31” over the telephones. Bro. E. M. Loose, second Thunnont, is off a few months to take a course in electrical engineering, relieved by P. M. Rohbaugh. Bro. W. I. Renner, agent Rocky Ridge, off a few days, relieved by ex-Telegraphcr Holtz. Mr. Willard is at Sabillasville pending bids. Bro. Barns is at Waynsboro agency. Bro. Ledman bid in second Jerome. His health has improved since he has been getting the fresh mountain air. Bro. E. D. Krouse has started an up-to-date photo gallery. Remember him when wanting first- class work in that line, as he guarantees satisfac- tion. Bro. Long is now handling the car distributor job. Bro. Armacost goes to Magnolia quite often. There must be some attraction there. Boys, let’s try to have a write-up eve**y month and get the few nons left in line. Certs. 251 and 255. Illinois Central R. R. Illinois Division, Chicago District — At our last meeting held in Kankakee, October 17th, it was our good fortune to have General Secretary and Treasurer Bro. Shannon with us. He discussed the proposed schedule to be drawn up with the American Express Company relative to a regular salary for joint agents for the express business. His views were favorably received by all members present. A meeting of the committee in charge of the matter was held in Chicago, Octo- ber 24th. I am glad to announce an improvement in the attendance at our meetings, the last one being well represented by members from the entire divi- sion. The committee in charge of our con- templated banquet presented its report and was advised to proceed with the arrangements at its own discretion. The banquet is to be held about the middle of November. Local Chairman Morrison secured the application of Mr. Adams, second Kankakee Junction. We are glad to hear of Bro. Runnals’ promo- tion to claim clerk in Superintendent Williams’ office at Carbondale. He has the best wishes of all the boys. Our beloved brother, O. E. Tune, former agent at Guthrie, who has been in poor health for the past year, died October 7th of Bright's disease. The remains were taken to his old home at Brown- field. III. Bro. Tune was a valued member who will be sadly missed. Bro. C. T. Hupp, agent Mattcson, bid in Roberts agency. Bro. J. C. Broom bid in the vacancy at Mattcson but relinquished his claim in favor of J. H. Ilartleb, chief clerk at Champaign. G. H. Giddenhagen, second Mattcson, secured second Hawthorne. 0. W. Campbell, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Allen at Harvey. Bro. J. P. Roberts, third Matteson, spent his vacation at Chattanooga, Tenn., relieved by Bro. Kenney. Dispatcher Porter at Kankakee, was off a few days, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Davis. Bro. J. W. Zimmerman was relieved several weeks on second trick at Gilman by James Bcwsey. Bro. J. D. Taylor, who relieved Bro. Runnals at Peotone on vacation, was relieved there, owing to the death of his father at Colfax, by F. J. Dugan, Jr., of Chebanse. Bro. Billingsly, third Monee, on vacation at Mason, 111., was relieved by E. H. Amald. Bro. Hatch, of Kempton, on vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. Cox. Bro. G. F. Zumwalt, first Farmer City, was re- lieved a week by O. J. Glaze. Dtv. Cor. Champaign District — Bro. C. L. Harris, agent Savoy, has returned from a month’s vacation in Washington. Oregon and California, relieved by C. E. Sterr, of Sigel. E. O. Wooley, agent Pesotum. and L. W. Russel^ agent Aetna, spent a month at Niagara Falls. O. H. Schwabe, helper from Farina, relieved the former, and W. L. Raney the latter. Bro. J. F. Cailey, agent Tolono, who spent, his vacation at Danforth and attending the A. F. & A. M. meeting at Chicago, was relieved by O. H. Schwabe, who seems to be making good on the heavy agencies. Bro. L. E. Andrews, agent Hayes, has returned after an absence of two months. Part of this time he relieved the agent at Clifton, lie was relieved by C. C. Edwards. C. W. Furry is on the new third at Odin pend- ing bulletin. We are sure glad that Bros. A. F. Kile and C. E.. McCarten arc back on an eight- hour basis. The latter can now catch up with his sleep. W. B. Weipert. our old reliable agent at Ncoga, bid in Peotone agency. Wc hate to lose Barney from the Champaign District. C. E. McBratney. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call home our beloved brother, O. E. Tune, and Whereas, Fully realizing our great loss, wc feel unable to express in words our heartfelt sympathy: therefore be it “ Resolved, That the members of Illinois Division humbly submit to the Power over which wc have no control, and extend to Mrs. Tune and other members of the family our sincere sympathy, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Mrs. Tune, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. V. E. Harper, C. W. McKmcut, W. H. Morrison, Committee. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1953 Cherokee Omaha Division — Our general committee is in Chicago threshing out the American Express schedule with the offi- cials. The route agents and other officials have called upon each agent personally to get the hoys to withdraw their votes but they are all standing pat, showing the hack bone we have. The route agents arc securing up town offices to install their business with some merchant, coal dealer and even shoe makers. With our able committee now in Chicago we feel confident of good results. Bro. Hill, local chairman, called a meeting for October 24tfi at Ft. Dodge, but as he had to be in Chicago it was postponed until a later date. Bros. Newman, vice-president; and Mulhall, general chairman, were to have been present, but they too are w'ith the committee in Chicago. Bro. Olsen has returned to Hills after thirty days’ leave. Bro. Weaver who relieved him has gone to Ohio for fifteen days’ leave. Bro. Wilson, from Pomeroy, bid in Rock Rapids, Bro. Warner, Smithland, receiving Pomeroy. Bro. Spinharney bid in Meriden; Bro. Nance receives Barnum; Bro. Love, Hinton; Bro. Fran- cois, Newell; Bro. Mill, Smithland; Bro. Robinson goes to Archer pending bulletin, and Bro. Dunn bid in Gypsum. Bro. Tierhey, Cherokee, visited at Manson, and Bro. and Mrs. Kelly, Storm Lake, visited Bro. and Mrs. Stoker at Matlock recently. Bro. William Leeds has returned from a fifteen days’ leave, Bro. Weaver relieving. The company is building another fine new depot at Remsen. It was badly needed, and we can rest assured Bro. Kearney w’ears a gratified smile. Any agent or telegrapher who worked on this division fifteen years ago knows what he was up against. Worked day and night without overtime and seniority did not count. See what this grand organization has done for us. It takes thorough organization to get the salaries and better working conditions we are entitled to. Our membership percentage is higher on this division than it has ever been before. Get after the new men as they come on your division and line them up. We want to reach the 100 per cent mark. Make your- self an organizer and land them before the year is out. Get after the delinquents. Make us solid. Sister Gibson has resumed work at “A” Ft. Dodge after a much-needed rest. Notes are very scarce from the Omaha Division. Some one kindly keep us posted on the changes. It’s impossible for one to get all the notes without assistance. Bro. A. E. Olsen, who was discharged at Le Mars by the chief dispatcher for refusing to go to Sioux City after lie had promised him his right to remain at Le Mars for six months, has been reinstated. The matter was promptly put in the hands of Local Chairman Bro. Ilill, and settled very satisfactorily to Bro. Olsen. What would we do without the O. R. T. New cards arc ready for distribution. Do not neglect yours. Remit early and avoid the rush. Conductors are using the telephone quite exten- sively on the main line, copying their own train orders, etc., especially at night train order offices. A conductor or trainman has no right in your office. He does not have to come in to sign his orders. Let him use the ticket window or train- men’s room, which in many cases adjoins the office. Close down on them, boys. Secure a copy of the orders they copy and bring to the next meeting or send them to Local Chairman Bro. Hill. We want them for future reference. See that the union label is on all goods you purchase. Jim Hill voluntarily gave his agents and opera- tors a $2.50 raise. Scheduled lines were offering better positions and conditions and his men were leaving him. An officers’ and directors’ special passed over the entire division recently, stopping at the larger places and inspected stations and grounds. Do not forget your new card. Cert. 998. CARD OF THANKS. Members Iowa Division: I wish to take this means of expressing my heartfelt thanks and ap- preciation for the beautiful floral offering and the many acts of kindness and sympathy extended to me by the brethren when my beloved wife was called to her heavenly home. Your fraternal acts of kindness were a great consolation to me in my great sorrow. Yours fraternally, F. J. Smith. Louisiana Division — We had another fine meeting at Jackson, Miss., October 26th; good attendance and plenty of en- thusiasm. We were disappointed though by not having Bro. Shannon, our worthy general secre- tory and treasurer, with us, he being called to Chicago by the general chairman* to assist in the negotiations with the American Express Co. Four bulletins came out at one time on agencies at Norfield, Kentwood, Roseland and Natal ban y, and it looked like some of the boys were going to have bad luck, but our on-the-job-all-thc-time local chairman got busy and straightened everything out. Bro. Morris, agent Roseland, La., goes back to his former position at Tougaloo, Miss.; Bro. Scab, Natal bany, La., to Roseland; Bro. Brumfield, Kent- wood, to Natalbany, and Bro. J. B. Magee bid in Kentwood agency. After spending several weeks in Galveston, Tex., on their honeymoon, Bro. R. W. Wilson, “BD” New Orleans, and bride, returned to the Crescent City and are “at home.” Madame Rumor tells us that there are others in “BD” office almost ready to embark upon the good old ship “Matrimony” and we are wondering whether its “J” or “A.” Sister A. II. Mays, first at Brookhaven, was called to Arkansas recently owing to the death of a relative, Bro. R. A. Foard relieving. First Ilarahan Junction assigned to Bro. W. D. Stanley, and third to Bro. O. M. Barbee, leaving second on bulletin. Digitized by C,ooQle

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1954 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Jim Phipps, is relieving Sister Maggie Rivers, first Gwin, on an extensive vacation. The extra men are not getting so much time in now since all the vacationists are back, and it looks as if some of them will have to migrate soon unless their bank accounts are in good shape. Bro. W. P. Page, agent Terry, Miss., has our sympathy in the loss of his brother, George, who died suddenly in New Orleans, October 23d. A number of our agents and operators are losing money daily account of not fully understanding the overtime rule. If an agent or operator is held on duty five minutes after his day’s work is over to meet trains or handle trains, etc., he is entitled to an hour’s overtime. It certainly pays to attend meetings and keep posted on such things. Div. Co*. Tennessee Diznsion — A very enthusiastic and well attended meeting was held in the city hall, Fulton, Ky., October 18th, with the following members present: Bros. Mitchell, Collins, Phillips, Allen, Reones, Eubanks, Whitis, Nall, Lynch, Bell, Thomas, Boone, Ander- son, Dunn, Cosgrove and Mulhall. Bro. ‘Shannon also put in his appearance, but being scheduled to attend a meeting in Vicksburg, Miss., the next day, was obliged to continue on his journey and could not i emain. The meeting was called to order -by the local chairman, after the arrival of the last train, and in a few chosen words introduced General Chairman Bro. Mulhall, traveling over the system holding meetings at division points. He explained the ex- press proposition thoroughly. Members present did not see anything unreasonable in demands made on the express company, and instructed the com- mittee to continue negotiations towards securing a schedule. After general discussion among the members present, who were mostly agents, the meeting ad- journed to meet again at the call of the chairman. The writer is just in receipt of a letter from Bro. Fred Moore at Birmingham, Ala., who is confined in a hospital there suffering from a frac- tured leg sustained in a motocycle accident some time ago. He would like to hear from any of the members out on the division. Mail addressed to him care of I. C. freight office, Birmingham, Ala., will reach him. There are a number of new men on the division, and the members are urged to keep after them and try to secure their membership. A little in- ducement will go a long way in getting their appli- cations if they are not in a position to line up at once. Our members are urged to keep up their dues and not wait until their attention is called to it by some working member of the organization. We can not afford to relinquish our etforts just because we have a fair schedule. The benefits we enjoy today only paves the way for something more substantial. The success of a union depends upon continuous organization, so let every one be an organizer. Cert. 332. Chicago Great Western Ry. Northern Division — It is now Bro. H. J. Tolstead, second Renova. S9n of Bro. L. A., agent at Stanton. Automatic block has been installed south of Randolph, and Dennison, Nerstrand and West Con- cord made one-man stations. Bro. John Wright has his son for helper at Dennison and Bro. E. O. Bailey, second Nerstrand, is helper at Nerstrand. Bro. E. E. Bullen, third Nerstrand, is now in busi- ness at Missoula, Mont. Superintendent Carson, of this division, has re- signed, relieved by B. W. Causey, superintendent from the Southern Division. Bro. B. B. Johnson, second Mclntire, has re- sumed work after a few weeks off. Bro. L. G. Meek and Bro. Geo. Sallee doubled while E. II. Everett, third Taopi, was off several weeks. G. E. Latimer, agent Sumner, with his wife, took a trip to eastern cities; relieved by Bro. H. F. Wood, and he on first by Mr. Littell. Bro. Wood was also off a few days. Littell, who relieved the cashier at New Hamp- ton a few weeks before going to Sumner, requested application blanks. Bro. Moser, from Cannon Falls, has been made cashier at Red Wing. No news from the W. M. & P. this month. Wake up down there. Bro. Svenby relieved Bro. Swensen, agent at Vlasaty, resigned. C. E. N. Southern Division — Bro. F. B. LeFever, formerly local chairman on the Western Division, appointed to Marshalltown second, and Bro. R. A. Meir, agent Dewar. Bro. J. H. Calkins, who resigned in May, has returned and is now at Guilford, Mo. We are glad to have him back with us as he is the kind of brother we need. ’x. Bro. Spicer bid in third Blockton. Bro. J. A. Ransom, agent Afton Jet., on vacation with his wife and son, Elton, are visiting the old folks at Girard, Kan.; relieved by Mr. Oxley, and he on second by Mr. Chism, who soon got enough of the mail hoist and left. Bro. W. E. lies, second Diagonal, was off sev- eral days recently on account of sickness. Bro. Byerge is now on second Shops. Bro.. Hughes, from “SF,” has been working at “SX.” for the past six weeks. Bro. M. T. Falkner, agent Parnell, is at Roches- ter, Minn., on account of an operation on his grandson. We hope it will prove successful. Bro. Harry Hunter is doing extra dispatching. We hate to lose him, but glad to see him climbing up the ladder. Bro. E. M. McCarthy, second Parnell, was a recent Kansas City visitor and called on the boys at “RO.” E. W. Walters, who bid in second “RO,” will soon be with us, also Mr. Brown, “SX” nights. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1955 Bro. Manion, our fifth vice-president, gave the K. C. Club boys a very irtferesting talk at their meeting October 15th. Bro. Joe Forsythe, an old-tiraer here, but later with the R. I., is now one of the proprietors of the Elk Hotel, Twelfth and Broadway, Kansas City. Boost for him, brothers, when any of your friends go to K. C. Some of the nons seem to think they should be in on everythihg the O. R. T. boys pay for. Brothers, get after every one you come in contact with and drop a line to those you know. We want every man to get in line. Without the organ- ization on the C. Q. W. we would be working for $38.50, with no rights whatever. The fcfw delin- quents should be urged to pay up and help the many standpatters, and remember, “No card, no favors.” Many thanks to the brothers who sent me items for this write-up. I hope you will come again every month. Some one on the north end get busy also and send me a few items. Div. Cor. Seaboard Air Line R y. Florida Division — A called meeting of this division was held in the W. O. W. hall, Ocala, Fla., at 2.00 p. m., Sun- day, October 5th. Local Chairman F. W. Brown presided. , Bro. F. O. Cumming, general secretary and treas- urer, from Portsmouth, and the following members, in addition to Bro. Brown, were present: S. Haile, B. L. Adams, C. G. Bryant, W. H. Reddick, J. N. Malphurs, J. W. Fennell and J. H. Moore. Bro. Cumming, the orator of the occasion, ad- dressed the meeting on our duty to the company, especially in regard to the posting of bulletin boards, the company having recently been hauled up by the railroad commission of the State for failure in this matter, and the superintendent had written Bro. Brown requesting his co-operation. All members were urged to pay strict attention to the Florida railroad commission rules Nos. 6 and 7, post the schedule arrival and departure of . all trains with the probable arrival, and thereby leave no room for complaint on account of negligence on our part. Bro. Cumming commended our work on this division, his report showing that we are over 95 per cent strong. A vote of thanks was accorded Bro. Cumming for his interesting and inspiring address and ordered spread on the minutes. The members expressed "their thanks to Bros. Haile, Bryant and Adams for procuring the use of the W. O. W. hall for our meeting. A better place could hardly have been found and when the matter of rental was brought up it was found all this had been attended to. Another meeting will be called some time in the near future when we are sure Superintendent Parsons will be with us. Bro. Brown is in a receipt of a letter from him voicing his sincere regrets that he could not attend the last meeting cn account of an engagement at Tallahassee, which we believe was to appear before the State railroad commission in regard to the violation of Rules 6 and 7, previously mentioned. J. W. Fennell, Secy. Pro Tern. Ulster & Delaware System. Bro. Herbert reurned home to Long Island, after being all summer on second East Meredith. Bro. Klein, on two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Ennist. Bro. Lafferty bid in “KX” for the winter, and Bro. Roosa bid in Cold Brook. The natives of Shandaken, especially the girls, will miss him. Boiceville closed and station torn down. Bro. Ecker relieved on first “iA" a few days and then betook himself to The Corners to sit around the stove and smoke his corncob all winter. Bro. Markson is through for the season, after having relieved at Phoenicia a short time. Telegrapher Kingfield, helper at Roxbury, smashed his right forefinger while handling freight, and had to lay off for a week. Bro. Hedges, on two weeks’ vacation, was re- lieved by Mr. Falk. Bro. Winchell relieved Bro. Krom at IC. K. Jet., Bro. Markson at Phoenicia, Bro. Halstead at One- onta, and Bros. Todd and Krom at Arkville. Some say Krom is off to be married. Later Bro. T. Ennist relieved Bro. Krom at K. K. Jet. Telegrapher McDermott bid in his old position at Grand Gorge, and Bro. Cartman bid in Glen- ford. Telegrapher Lieske is on second “PN” while up for bid. Bro. Keator is helper at Shandaken. Dispatcher McGinnis is off sick, relieved by Ike, and the Stony Clove wire is worked by the other dispatchers. From the way Jim Joyce blushes, we expect to hear wedding bells at Woodstock shortly. Bro. Burroughs, of Bloomville, has returned from a two weeks’ honeymoon trip to New York and Washington. The boys all extend heartiest congratulations and best wishes. Bro. J. D. Furman bid in Haines Falls for the winter. Bro. F. E. Mcrrihew bid in telegrapher position at Shokan with his father. Boys, remember “in union there is strength,” and let each member make an individual effort to land the few remaining nons on the road- Write to the secretary, and he will furnish you with the name of these nons. “Ike.” Zanesville & Western Ry. CARD OF THANKS. We extend our most heartfelt thanks to the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and other employes of the Zanesville & Western Railway Company for the beautiful floral offerings and sympathy extended during our sad bereave- ment. Mrs. G. B. Goodin and Relatives. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1956 The Railroad Telegrapher. “Soo Line." Duluth-Superior Division — The “Soo” has published on the back of its new time-table a short sketch, taken from the New York Times, entitled, “Romance and Reality of the Railroad.” Among other things, it states that out of every hundred dollars taken in by the rail- road, forty dollars goes to the employes in the form of wages, and gives the following table in relation to the manner in which it is distributed: Shopmen . . . $ 8.00 $210,000,000 Trackmen 6.00 150.000,000 Trainmen ... 11.00 92.000.000 Engincmen o © 85,000,000 Conductors . . . 11.00 55,000.000 Firemen ... 11.00 52,000,000 Stationmen 4.00 100,000,000 Miscellaneous . .. 5.00 120,000,000 Clerks 1.60 45,000,000 Watchmen, etc. . 1.20 30,000,000 Officers 1.20 32.000,000 Telegraphers . . . . 1.00 28,000,000 The last employes named is what “gets our goat!” The very bottom of the list! The very lowest rate of pay! The trainmen, according to this table, receive c levcn times as much! the trackmen get six times as much; the few offi- cers get more than all the thousands of teleg- raphers put together! And even tnat listed under "miscellaneous” is fi\ c times as great ! This is certainly something to look into! H'c should worry , indeed! Cold feet again! Not from faint-heartedness, but owing to a few visits from Jack l'rost. Get- ting around to ttiat time of the year when a fellow begins to wonder what he has done with his sum- mer’s wages and wish he had held onto his cash in place of taking that summer vacation. Mr. Wilkins, a new man, at Borea, vice S. Mar- tin. resigned. Fro. Hampton has returned from his visit to Indiana. “Welcome” is still on our doormat, brother. Bro. 1.. F. Johnson, relieved at Central avenue station by Mr. Poirier, of Duluth, bill in first Moose Lake, vice Bro. Mitchcl, appointed to Kettle River agency. Third “O” bid in by Bro. Roderick from Boyls- ton Jet. first. Now, boys, wo have a genial bunch in that office ami want to work together and “Jut the hall.” Bro. Osborne, first “O,” after working a few nights at “I D,” lift on an extended trip to Alabama, via Chicago. Must be t-*o far north for him. Good luck, “OB.” Glad to have known you. Bro. Van C imp is now oil second “I'D,” relieved on thi'd then by Mr. Mollison. from the X. P “Van” is sticking pretty close the res- ervation What’s tin- attraction? Owing to the fact that Bro. Ila/. n. -cod "O,” >1 wishes Bro. “\T ,t hv Mr. Burnside, Bro. Spraguep third Blackhoof, has been returned to his regular position at Nemadji. Home again Hurrah ! A. O. Strande, from the N. I\, is now on third “BF.” The steam shovel is again in operation at the Moose Lake gravel pit, getting out gravel for the McGrath spur, the yards at Duluth, Superior and the W. & P. Division. Grain shipments on our division arc running about 90 per cent to Minneapolis. Let us hear from someone up on the Crosby line, as we would like all of the news on our divi- sion, and will be unable to get it unless you boys send such items of interest as you run across. If you make a change or anyone else you know of is making one, drop a note, addressing it to eithci J. B. Sprague, at Nemadji, or L. M. Roderick, at Superior. This monthly write-up is for all of us, and we want everyone to send in all he can. Night offices at Palisade, Remer and Holdingford have been opened, and Misters Foley, Ryan and J. W. Lucius are holding the respective positions. The latter will soon be with us, as he has been in the train service on the Duluth & Iron Range, and was up to date in the “Trainmen.” These “card carriers,” no matter of what order or organi zation, are the men we like to see come our way, for they fully realize the necessity of unionism. Boys, take your turn and don’t “fight for the wires.” It does not help, but hinders the handling of trains, etc. If you will heed this advice, the quantity and quality of your work will improve accordingly. Our popular local chairman, I. D. Kretscr, agent Clearbrook, has resumed his duties again, after an extensive trip with his wife through Missouri by auto. He still wears that broad smile of wel- come to all who chance his way. We are glad to welcome them home again. Bro. Allen, who re- lieved Bro. Kretser, leaves shortly for his home at Eckinan, N. D., via Valley City and Jamestown, for a visit with his parents. Good luck, “N.” Call again. L. F. Johnson, from Central avenue, who re- lieved A. C. Castle, agent Oklee, on a trip East, goes to Moose Lake first. O.rt. 795, Div. Cor. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Bro. P. B. Keown bid in his old job again, third Wheeling. A. If. I.aPoint. agent Rockefeller pending bulle- tin. was relieved by Bro. Wm. Jones on bid, and he as agent Prairie View by Bro. C. M. Gilman on hid. Bro. C. K. Eckerd, third Grays Lake, resigned and gone to work on his father’s farm at Polo. 111., relieved by Mr. Brazoo, later by Bro. L. E. Kruger on bid, who bad been off on vacation for two weeks. Bro. J. M. Philippi, agent Lake Villa, is busy during bis leisure hours making furniture. Looks suspicious. ( ?) Bro. J. A. Zellinger, agent Silver Lake, on several weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. L. L. Webster, from second Vernon. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1957 Bro. Win. Nieuhaus, first Burlington, called to him home at Allenton for a few days by the sick- ness of his father, relieved by Agent Carlson on account of the shortage of operators. Mr. Heisdorf, agent Rugby Junction, on several months’ leave, resigned, and agencies at Rugby Junction, State Hospital and Custer, third Medina Jet., second and third Vernoh are up for bid. E. Schultheis, agent Allenton, off several weeks, was relieved by P. J. Weber. R. Nowlin, second Theresa, resigned, relieved by Bro. Fred Olsen on bid. Marshall, third Byron, resigned; relieved by Upchurch, former helper at Lemira. Bro. L. L. Webster bid in second shops yard and will relieve Bro. Clancy there shortly. A. W. North bid in North Fond du Lac agency, reliev- ing C. J. Wightman, there pending bulletin. Schroeder, third South Oshkosh, resigned, re- lieved by Bro. S. H. Day pending bulletin, later bid in by Bro. B. ~L. Conley, agent State Hospital. Bro. W. J. Murphy, agent Medina Jet., off a few days, was relieved by Ibsen. Oscar Larson was put on as second at Nelsons. Bro. W. R. Jahns, third Burlington, off a few days visiting at Antioch and Forest Park, was relieved by Bro. Fred Olsen, and he on second shops yard by Bro. C. L. Clancy. Bro. W. M. Elmore, agent Lake Beulah, off several weeks, was relieved by Bro. L. L. Webster. The boys were glad to hear that Bro. Wilkins, agent Mukwonago, has been given a helper. H. B. Stead, second Y’ernon, resigned, relieved by Bro. C. L. Clancy, relieved on second Lake Villa by Bro. A. R. Lund, and he on first by Agent Bro. J. M. Philippi, who is again “pound- ing brass,” on account discontinuance of weighing of ice there and taking off of the extra operator. Later Bro. Clancy relieved Bro. Fred Olsen on second shops yard, relieved on second Vernon by Couchlinger, “owl” from Camp Lake, closed; later opened by Bro. P. E. Lansberry, who was later relieved by Mr. Loose, who had been off sick two weeks. C. T. U. Bro. D. L. McCoy, third Rugby Jet., resigned, relieved’ by Bro. C. M. Gilman, relieved as agent Hilbert Junction by J. J. Dunn on bid, and he on second there by C. Neudcck. Bro. Mor- rison, second Rugby Junction, resigned, relieved by Bro. Thomas Karr. McCoy and Morrison have left for the South for the winter. The applications of L. E. Kruger, Frank Runte and I. B. Erickson have been secured by Bro. DeLong, and Mr. Loose also promises to come m soon. Let the good work go on. One of the brothers writes: “Some of the brothers, holding assigned positions, are violating the schedule by doing relief work without the extra compensation. Live up to the schedule, fcoys, or you may regret it. Bro. A. C. Stanke bid in Trevor agency. Bros. Lund, Nieuhaus, DeLong and Gilman sent in items this month. Thanks. Jack Frost, Cor. Wisconsin Division — O. A. Devereaux, agent Rockefeller, got Wau- paca agency on bid. Third Grays Lake and third dispatcher’s office are open for bids. Bro. W. H. Steiner, on a week’s vacation re- cently looking over the hunting grounds in north- ern Wisconsin. He will be there when the deer season opens, Cert. 859. C., R. I. & P. Ry. Arkansas Division — Thanks to some of the good brothers who came to our aid this time with some news. Come again whenever you can. It is very much appreciated. C. E. McGugan bid in Argenta third. He should now get an up-to-date. Bro. Farmer, agent at Pinnacle, is thinking of bidding in Kerr for a change. Bro. W. A. Perry, third Havana, back from his vacation, was relieved by E. R. Weiss, second Argenta. Bro. Screeton went to Little Rock. Our committee advises that our case will be handled by the Mediation Board appointed by President Wilson. Business is good on the west end with plenty of extras on the road. Bro. Minich, second Roland, is soon to bid in a helpmate. Congratulations. Bro. Counts is back on second Biddle after bc- ing-nn the hospital for ten weeks, which seemed mighty long to him, but he never lost sight of the fact what a good thing it was to keep an up-to-date. Mr. Clark, third Roland, has not yet redeemed his promise to take out a card, but we hope he will soon get wise and fill out the necessary papers. He was off sick a few days recently and the office had to be closed as there was no one to relieve him. Bro. M. L. Prcsson went to YY’illow, a new sta- tion just opened on the Camden and Malvern branch. Bro. Norman is back at Ola second again after a few days’ vacation at Alton, Mo., his old home. Bro. Evans, Booneville second, on vacation, was relieved by a new man. Bro. J. B. Swain, Carlisle days, attended court at YY'alnut Ridge recently and Agent Kirby re- lieved him. Bob Cross, extra Lonoke, relieved C. Sumner at Newport days, who bid in third Lonoke. Bro. L. W. Booth, Lonoke, on vacation, was relieved by A. C.* Monette, now at Mesa agency tem- porarily. Through an error recently Bro. Formby, of Lonoke, was shown as a non. He is one of the Cotton Belt men discharged several years ago for carrying an up-to-date, and we arc glad to make this correction. Mr. Ragsdale at Bauxite and Mr. Richardson at Benton are the only nons between Hot Springs and Little Rock. Get busy, boys. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1958 The Railroad Telegrapher. The Malvern and Camden line is now open for business with three stations open. Kent is worked jointly by the Cotton Belt and Rock Island. The other two offices are up tc t date. Ce*t. 185. St. Louis Division — Bro. W. E. Johnson bid in Union agency, relieved on third there by Bro. H. L. Stephens. Bro. J. E. Danbury, on vacation, is enjoying his honeymoon. Congratulations. Bro. W. C. Hall bid in Argyle agency, and O. E. Dunn the night trick there. Bro. W. M. Anderson bid in Eugene agency; H. A. Schrodder, South Lee agency, and E. Rich- ter, Centaur agency. C. W. Brooks, A. H. McCrary, E. Witcher and E. C. Richter, all new on this division, have handed in their applications. These are the kind of fellows we like to see come to the Rock Island. Bro. A. J. Rogers is at Bowen agency relieving Bro. A. H. Langhorst, on vacation. The few members who haven’t remitted their dues should hurry up and send them in before their certificates are withdrawn. Bro. H. L. Stephens is at Clayton relieving Bro. Melton, on thirty days’ vacation. Bro. A. J. Rogers bid in Leeton agency; Bro. Langhorst, Rosebud agency, and F. E. Kirkland, second Windsor. Boys, let’s get after the few nons on this divi- sion and make it solid. Div. Coe. Missouri Division — Bro. S. O. Lowe, now at relay office Herington, Kan., visited with some of the boys on this divi- sion, where he formerly worked, a few days. We are always glad to have such brothers as “SI” call. Bro. A. E. Loe, Rushville third bid in Princeton third; then canceled his bid and bid in Rushville third again. Bro. Madden, agent Lineville, is still on sick list, relieved by Bro. Murphy, of first there. Bro. Madden has the sympathy of all. D. R. Luse is the new man on Lineville third. See that he gets a card. Bro. D. E. Cox, Udell second, while relieving on Princeton third, was relieved on Udell second by J. T. Williams, of the “Q,” who later relieved Madden, Brighton nights. Bro. R. J. Underwood has resumed at Spickards nights, after a month’s vacation, part of which was spent with his brother in the West. Bro. K. F. Little bid in Princeton third, vice Bro. J. B. Waggoner, who bid in Fairfield third, and relieved Bro. R. G. Payton, on vacation. Bro. L. J. White bid in Spickards agency, re- lieved at Unionville agency by Bro. Geo. Garrett, of Spickards nights, on bid. T. E. Bryan, cashier Centerville, promoted to agent Princeton, Bro. P. V. Cox bidding in Troy second. Bro. D. E. Cox was relieved on vacation by Bro. Ross Ridgway, of Trenton. Bro. H. H. Potter, Centerville third, relieved on vacation by Mr. Kane, who later went to Aller- ton third pending bulletin. Bro. I. S. Jones, formerly of this division, is now with the Wabash at Moulton, Iowa. Bro. Hillyard, Allerton second, was on vacation recently. Bro. Ross Ridgway, formerly of this division, is now with the Milwaukee at Linby, Iowa. L. Goodlander, agent Drakeville, relieved on vacation by J. Moore, another new man. Bro. C. F. Hoover, agent Numa, was off several days recently owing to sickness in his family. Bro. J. F. Greenland relieved J. A. Fox, agent Brighton, on vacation. Bro. R. E. Freeman, Eldon second, bid in sec- ond Centerville, relieving M. Flynn, of the South- ern Pacific. Bro. G. L. Waggoner bid in Eldon second, relieved on third there by C. Wylie on bid. Bro. J. R. Krusor, Jr., Belknap third, on vaca- tion was relieved by F. Eberline, who later relieved Bro. W. L. Wool wine on second while he relieved the agent there a few days. Bro. P. E. Rouch, agent Udell, off on account of sickness, was relieved by Carr, and he on third by F. Eberline, from Belknap. Bro. P. V. Cox relieved Hansz,* Altamont second, on vacation. D. E. Cox and P. E. Rouch. General Offices — Topeka “KI” — Bros. Powell and Carver attended the meeting of the K. C. Club on October 15th, and had the pleasure of hearing Fifth Vice- President Manion speak. They received the assurance of Bro. Manion that he would try to attend a meeting of our own club in the near future. Manager Whitney was in Chicago recently on “company” business. Manager Liptrap, of Goodland, “blew” through the other day on his way to Florida. Bro. “Walt” Graham, third trick wire chief Fairbury who visited in Topeka the latter part of Optober, says he has the finest baby in Ne- braska, and, as we live in Kansas, no argument ensued. Bro. Powell’s wife and daughter, Irma, visited Mrs. Powell’s parents at Butler, Mo., recently. Bro. Abbott, of Kansas City, made a short visit in Topeka on his way to Hutchinson. Brothers, don’t neglet paying your dues and thus become delinquent. The committee to carry on negotiations with the company must have your financial as well as your moral support. Pay your dues promptly and save a great deal of work, time and expense to the division officers. Don’t put it off until everything else is paid and you have a little surplus that you can't find any use for. Rather let something else go for a month or so and pay your dues; and don’t get “uppish” because you have to be reminded of these obligations twice a year by your fellow members, but make a reso- lution to get up to date and stay there. Nothing received from the other thirteen gen- eral offices for this write-up. Cxbt. 1927. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 1959 Minnesota Division — Cashier Behlke, from Albert Lea, assigned Fari- bault agency, vice Kenworthy, transferred. Owatonna has again received the helper at the freight house. Some of the boys at Inver Grove ought to send in the news, as it is pretty hard to get it from away up there. M. J. Shauger, first Northwood, on two weeks* vacation visiting his father, Bro. C. J. Shauger, agent Medford, also taking in Emmetsburg and the surrounding country. It would be nice if we could all have two weeks’ vacation. We would all feel like working harder than ever when we got back to make up for it. It seems so hard to get relieved to get away that by the time one gets transportation and relief he has forgotten all about wanting to lay off and where he wanted to go. Let’s have a good write-up each month. Every- body send in a few notes. Cert. 2806. Dakota Division — Bro. Lockwood, who relieved Mr. Peters at Soo Falls a short time, later relieved Bro. Gasahl at Laurens, on vacation. Bro. Griswold, of Trenton, is now on third Estherville, vice Mr. Welsh, resigned. Mr. Staggs, from Indiana, is assistant ear distributor there. Bro. Aldrich, off a few days sick, is back on first Sibley, and Bro. Stanley is on second. Bro. Burns, transferred to Bemis, was relieved at White agency by Mr. Dahl. Bro. Cole bid in Montgomery. \ Bro. Sturdivant, who relieved Bro. Gavin, Holmes, while the latter attended the wedding of his son, one of the clerks in the superintendent’s office, later relieved Mr. Carey at Wilmont a short time. Mr. Swizer, agent Plessis, resigned, relieved by Mr. Gallagher, helper from Lake Park. Bro. Farrington is now agent at Palmer, vice Mr. Chrichton, gone to the S. P. S. in Washing- ton. Div. Cor. El Paso Division — We should call an early meeting and organize that O. R. T. club at Pratt while schedule negotia- tions are pending. Let’s have some expression of opinion on the matter and name a date and place to do business . Bro. T. C. Farrell, second Pratt, on vacation was relieved by A. Stannard, who was recently mar- ried. Protect her with one of those scries C poli- cies, “AS.” A man from the Colorado Division has taken the Groveland agency and pump job. Telegraphers are very scarce. Several of us have been waiting for relief for vacation so long we nearly forgot where we wanted to go. C. Newton, of Mullinville bid in Mineola agency, relieving W. C. Sales; another non wrapping him- self in the broad mantle of the benefits obtained by the O. R. T. schedule. Bro. O. J. Dettle, agent Hooker, has returned from his lay-off, and Relief Agent W. E. Dempsey in now on sixty days* vacation to Chicago and Memphis. Bro. R. E. Combs, agent Wellsford, is taking sixty days off, relieved by Bro. N. A. Collins, and he by A. Stannard on second Greensburg, recently bid in by Bro. E. J. Colliim, third Hutchinson. It is now Bro. Charles Johnson, agent Turon. Let's all get busy and work on that non next to us and make El Paso division solid. Bro. S. H. Gwinn, first Guymon, has returned from his visit to old Tennessee. H. H. Dayton bid in Fowler nights, and we are now looking for him to get that up-to-date card. Bro. H. R. Christ has been relieved at Tampa agency for sixty days’ vacation by Bro. Thomas Edwards while on an extended honeymoon trip to points in Indiana, Louisiana and Texas. Only three brothers furnished news for this write-up. We can not make a showing unless the happenings are given us. Try to furnish the changes and items of interest around your sta- tion, and be careful to state correctly whether the parties mentioned are brothers or not. We regret very much that we were misinformed on the wire as to Bro. Thomas Edwards’ standing and referred to him recently as the only non on the west end. Bro. Edwards is paid up to December 31st, 1913. He is an old-time member and oneN)f the most valuable and conscientious of the loyal squad. Bro. D. P. Bissell, agent Guymon, on twenty days’ vacation in Old Mexico, was relieved by S. H. McCamant, third Texoma, and he by Mr. Forsythe, from the Colorado Division. Some of the most persistent nons, recently dis- charged, before they land another job will probably learn that a card would be a fine thing to possess. Bro. R. E. Combs, agent Wellsford, Kan., is visiting in Virginia and North Carolina, relieved by Bro. N. A. Collins. Chief Dispatcher A. E. Murphy, recently re- turned from his vacation, has been ill several days, relieved by First Trick Dispatcher C. H. Young, putting C. P. Fleming on first, and Extra Dispatcher C. D. Williamson on second. The lat- ter relieved First Trick Dispatcher F. B. Rice two weeks while on his ranch near Hooker, Okla., and also relieved Third Trick Dispatcher T. A. Tarvin at Dahlert, for his vacation East. Bro. Thomas Edwards, Tampa, Kan., will act as division correspondent while Bro. C. M. Pierce is on his thirty days’ vacation. Send him all the news items you possibly can for the write-up. Cert. 2434. Indian Territory Division — The meeting at Haileyville, Saturday night, Sep- tember 27, was largely attended and all enjoyed the talk given by Bro. Edwards, as well as the meeting in general. We regret that every man on the division could not have been on hand to hear Bro. Edwards. Another meeting will be held, probably joint with the Katy at McAlester, soon, and notice given to all. It is hoped there will be a large attendance. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1960 The Railroad Telegrapher. W. C. Riggs, agent Wardville, has at last got his long-looked-for vacation and is spending it in the West; relieved by Bro. McGaw, from North "Coalgate. t Bro. M. L. Person, agent Coalgate, off several days, was relieved by Mr. Fessenden. Bro. II. N. Penny bid in Seminole second, and one would judge from the smile he wore the day he left Ardmore it was “JM” no more for him. Mr. Marshall, from Howe, bid in Ardmore first. Fred Atwell, second Hartford, who left there the night of October 12th, did NOT carry an up-to-date. The Rock Island officials would like to know his present address. W. B. Chilton transferred from Calvin agency to Hartford, vice Mr. L. M. Collier, going to Wewoka agency. Bro. Walter Wilson is on first Howe while Bro. Hutchison is laying off. Bro. Jacobson, agent Red Oak, is trying hard to get relief so he can accept Stuart agency. Bro. W. K. Lampton, Wilburton second, re- signed to go with the D. & M. Coal Co., was relieved by J. J. Wjlke, from Barber, pending bulletin. Our local chairman was the guest of Bro. Paul and wife recently at "WN.” Bro. J. H. Lewis, agent Stuart, is being en- dorsed for local chairman should the present incumbent resign as it is understood he wishes to do. “Kell-y." L. S. & M. S. Ry. Toledo Division — The October meeting held in Crowes Hall, Toledo, Ohio, was well attended, there being about forty present. Among the many features was the initiation of Bro. M. S. Lowe, one of our oldest and most esteemed members. Bro. Lowe gave us a very interesting talk about the Order which was greatly appreciated by all present. General Chairman Kipp, General Secretary and Treasurer Graham, Chief Telegrapher Miller, Local Chairmen Bearss, A. Haley, O. Kruhn, Smith and Snyder followed with interesting talks. Bro. Kipp’s talk was very forceful, one of his topics being that every member should stand behind the committee, that it doesn’t matter how good the committee is it can not do anything unless each man backs it up to the limit. Do not depend on your committee to do it all, but get in the game yourself and play it to a finish. Bro. Kipp states that Division 129 has a very bright future; in fact, a better one than it has ever known. Our meetings are held in Crowe’s Hall, corner of Broadway and Seiger Ave., Toledo, Ohio, the third Tuesday of every month. It is to your interest to attend these meetings and if you have anything to discuss, discuss it there, not on the outside. The following are now members: Bro. Conley, first; Bro. Bell, second, and Bro. Davis, third Port Clinton, making this office solid. The latter was off a few days recently, relieved by Bro. Bums, third Bay Ridge. Bro. Bonsey, La Came days, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Cheny, and he by Bro. Bud Conley. It is now Bros. Pietz, extra leverinan; Jay Cox and Lipke, Lake Shore levermen at Big Four crossing, Sandusky. Bro. Smith, first Fremont, on ten days’ vaca- tion, was relieved by yours truly, relieved by Bro. Rumbarger, a new man, who went to Berea to learn tower work and later to second Collinwood. Bro. Brown, agent Kipton, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Swearington, relief agent, who relieved Mr. Christy, days at Oberlin, while the latter took his wife to the hospital. “Doc” has our sincere sympathy. Mr. Burrer, third Elyria Junction, bid in third Collin wood. Bro. Draine, manager of the W. U. at Clyde, expects to be relieved there, as the company is arranging* to have the railroad operator there do the commercial work, which Will make Clyde a very heavy position. It is a joint station handling the “Big Four” work also. Bro. Hull is back on second Sandusky after being off some time taking care of his peach ranch, Mr. Tricky going back to his regular trick. Second and third trick men at “RH” Sandusky are to be put in»the Big Four tower, abolishing the tricks at “RH.” This will mean quite a hike for the boys. Mr. West and Mr. Klaven, extras at Adams Ave. tower, both expect to be called “brothers” next month. Oberlin station was broken into recently after the night man left. The safe was blown to pieces and $150.00 secured. Second Bay Ridge and Parma are up for bids. Bro. Smith, Wakeman, off a few days, was relieved by Bro. Stagner, and he nights by an extra. Bro. Andy Haley, third Millbury Jet., is draft- ing a literary society, having been elected presi- dent. At the first meeting thirty turned out. He is on the firing line after the nons all the time also. Leave it to Andy to do things. Thanks to Bros Healy and Stagner for items sent me. “Oak,” Cert. 459. Toledo Division Notes — It is now Bros. Collins and Hesselhart at Gray town. Bro. G. R. Smith, Rockwood, Mich., went over our division recently and lined up many of the nons, but there are still a few for the brothers to work on. Bro. A. N. Heller bid in third “AR” tower, relieved by Bro. Crimm on third Huron until bid in by Bro. F. T. Collins. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1961 Bro. J. T. Bearss, night ticket agent Sandusky, has resigned as local chairman. We are sorry to lose Tom as he was very active in that position. Telegraphers who have regular positions should not work extra at other than their own offices at the regular rate of pay as it is apt to cause trouble to others when they demand what our schedule provides in like cases. Rule 16 says: “Regular assigned employes covered by this schedule, when required to do extra work at other than their own offices, will receive the compen- sation applied to the position they fill with mini- mum of overtime rate, also necessary expenses not exceeding one dollar per day. Extra employes will only receive the same rate of pay as applies to the position they fill.” Cekt. 560. Eastern Division — Bro. E. G. Gifford, our division correspondent, is on his wedding tour visiting relatives in Chicago and other western cities. The brothers all extend congratulations. Bro. J. J. Schroeder, relief operator “XC,” is manipulating interlocking plant at P. E. crossing tower during Bro. Gifford’s absence. The new interlocking tower at Weslcyvillc went into operation October 16th, Switchtenders Wag- ner and Hazen taking first and second, with Bro. Graney on third pending bids. Our agreement with the officials provides where switchtenders were replaced by an interlocking plant they would have first choice of the tricks, after that all va- cancies would be advertised for bids. Wagner and Hazen will soon be full-fledged O. R. T. men. Bro. Jimmy Green, Nqrth East third, reports a very light crop of grapes this year. Jim is a live wife on the farm and knows what he is talking about. Bro. A. W. Duffenback, Westfield first, is hunt- ing at Hamburg, where his wife is laid up with a fractured rib. We all hope she will soon recover and be able to return with him. W. H. Williams is relieving Andie. Bro. R. J. Welsh, the versatile second trick mail at Westfield, has returned after spending several weeks at Chicago, his wife accompanying him. Dick is thinking of locating there permanently. Bro. R. C. Garnow, first Dunkirk tower, was very good to the brothers along the line during the world’s series and they appreciated the service very much. Bro. Geo. Kipp, first West Seneca tower, off a few' days, was relieved by Bro. Miller. • T. J. Clancy. C., B. & Q. R. R. Aurora Division — The meeting held at Hotel Arthur, Aurora, I lb. October 11th, was well attended, twenty-five of the old stand-bys being present. The principal speakers were J. F. Carder, general chairman, and our good friend G. Dal Jones, of Chicago. Bro. J. A. Xewman and Bro. Win. Brown, general chairman of the C. R. I. & 1\, were unable to attend, the former being in Dallas, Texas, with the Texas Pacific Ry. schedule committee and the latter with his own committee at Chicago. Bro. F. M. Laridon, Harlem Ave. tower, was appointed assistant local chairman for east end (between Aurora and Clyde), and Bro. E. D. Diehl, Polo, 111., assistant local chairman C. & I. (between Savanna and Aurora). There will be three more assistants appointed, one between Men- dota and Galesburg, one between Aurora and Streator. (Fox River branch), and one on the I. V. & X. branch. The assistant local chairmen in addition to those named are Bro. A. P. LaCure, Aurora, 111., and James Skelly, Bristol, 111. Bro. Todd, Sandwich; Bro. William Dillon, Somonauk, and Bro. Burt, Oneida, attended the meeting at Galesburg, 111., October 18th. Bro. Edw. Swanstrom, of Buda, was at Mendota Saturday evening. October 18th. Bro. Doty and wife, of Bristol, just returned from a two weeks’ vacation visiting Grand Rapid9, Mich.; relieved by Phoner Mr. Kibler, of Bristol tower. Ex-Bro. Morley is still on third Bristol tower, which will be put on bulletin in the near future. E. E. Sundburg. Meriden, is on second Bristol tower. Bro. Brockway relieved Bro. A. B. Reid on first Eola tower, who returns to his studies at Armour Institute, Chicago. Bro. L. C. Adams, second tower 38, relieving Bro. Jones in Aurora relay office, was relieved by Mr. Halliburton, from the A. T. & S. F. Bro. T. M. Beardsley, third Montgomery, is relieving Bro. Olson third Aurora relay, now wire chief at Aurora and Beardstown. Bro. Cook, from the L. & X., is relieving Bro. Beardsley on third Montgomery, 111. Bro. Walker, of Batavia, is relieving Bro. Brun- dage, of Somonauk, a few weeks, on vacation. Bro. C. D. Hutchison, third tower 38 Aurora, has returned after three weeks’ vacation. Bro. II. F. Plautz, second Eola tower, is reliev- ing Bro. B. F. Landt, third Downer’s Grove, re- signed. Bro. Mason is now in Mr. Winser’s office, vice Mr. Holms, resigned. Bro. Jay Richards, first Aurora relay, and Bro. A. P. La Cure, first tower 38, are baching. Mrs. Richards is visiting in Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. La Cure in Raton, New Mexico. Bro. O. A. Rohr, third Harlem Ave. tower, off for a few days attending court at Wheaton, was relieved by Bro. F. E. Wood. Bro. F. M. Landon. first Harlem Ave. tower, was relieved a few days by Mr. Husk, second there, relieved by T. E. Cook, of the L. & X., a brother of Bro. Chas. Cook and Bro. D. F. Cook. Recent assignments: B. L. Carlson, second Oregon, 111.; T. E. Cook, third Oregon, III.; Bro. T. G. Vernon, second Somonauk tower; Bro. C. 1). Cook, third Flag (’enter; Bro. O. B. Ostcwig, third Dow’ner’s Grove tower; F. W. Ford, third /earing; Mrs. A. R. Osborn, second Malden, 111., later withdrawn and the place goes to the second Digitized by CiOOQle

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1962 The Railroad Telegrapher. oldest bidder, B. Mclnturf; W. C. Weaver, second Wyanet, 111.; L. I. McConnell, second Rochelle; G. W. Jackson, days Yorkville, 111.; Bro. J. B. Hodges, third Rockford. The local chairman wants to thank all the as- sistant local chairmen for the notes they sent in this month and hope they will continue to do the same each month. Cert. 14. Chicago Division — - Bro. Hede, third Hawthorne tower, was off three nights recently entertaining the stork, re- lieved by J. H. Mumm. H. Ensworth, extra tower- man, was also off recently for that purpose. Bro. Ganndn, first trick Kedzie avenue tower, who went to the hospital a short time since with an attack of appendicitis, is back at work again. He was relie\ed by H. Ensworth, extra tower- man. Bro. Peters, first Clyde tower, while on a trip to Manchester, Iowa, with his family, visiting relatives, was relieved by J. H. Mumm, repairman. E. W. Montgomciy, second Clyde went to Aurora as second trick dispatcher, relieved by H. Ens- worth, extra towerman. Bro. Siebert is back on first Hawthorne tower, after a week’s lay-off on account of an injury to his leg from jumping off a freight train, noted in our last write-up. Bro. Depattie, second Hawthorne tower, bid in second Kedzie avenue tower, vice Bro. Strohn, who found something better at the Lyons & Healy music store, Chicago. G. C. Rowe, who bid in second Hawthorne tower, has been off recently with stomach trouble, re- lieved by J. H. Mumm, repairman, and Bro. De- pattie has been transferred back to Hawthorne tower second again, relieved on second Kedzie avenue tower by H. Ensworth, extra towerman. Bro. Dwyer, second Ashland avenue, was off a week recently sight-seeing, relieved by Otto Wege- ner, repairman, who later relieved Bro. Tobin, second Canal street tower, for a week. M. R. Peters. Galesburg Division — Brothers, another dues-paying period is very near. Do not wait until sixty days after you re- ceive your notice to commence to figure on it. Try figuring on it sixty days in advance for once. Your Order is a business proposition, pure and simple, of which you are a stockholder. No busi- ness, however small, has been satisfactorily con- ducted by any other person or persons than those directly interested. Your Order today, I am glad to say, stands on a basis where we do not have to beg anyone to join. I want you, however, to listen now and mark this: Every time you allow your dues to lapse you strike a blow to the working power of this organization. You cripple that which is responsible for every improved working condition you have today, then wonder why your committee don’t do more for you. You elect your local chairman; the local chairmen of the system in turn elect your general officers. You send this committee to confer for better rules and more pay. Do you expect large results with a luke- warm membership behind them? A member in bad standing is the same as no member, so far as his power in the organization goes. Now, then, men and brothers, when yob receive notice of dues, pay up. Don’t spend that five for everything else and then if you happen to have enough left pay dues, but try paying dues and if you have enough left spend that for a good time, and you will find ever so much more enjoyment in it. There is no personal mention intended in this. It’s plain, hard talk, boys. It’s your help and loy- alty that will make the Galesburg Division the ban- ner, or its disinterestedness, procrastination and delinquency that will eventually tumble you into the ditch. Fraternally, F. J. Graves, Local Chairman. Bro. Waddill has been off duty with a broken ankle for some time and unable to contribute any items for the north end this month. Bro. H. P. Bredette, agent Augusta, has been enjoying four weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Guy Herron, and he by Mr. Schwanke. Bro. H. L. Thompson bid in second Prairie City. Mr. Mahnesmith relieved him. Brq. Miner, *‘BD,” on vacation 30 days, relieved by Mr. Wright. Bro. Cox, agent “BD,” on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Miner, and he by Bro. T. P. Ogle. Bro. S. C. Dennis, agent New Canton, on five weeks’ vacation visiting in the South, relieved by Bro. McKown. Bro. T. P. Ogle extra Fall Creek a short time. Thanks to Bro. M. R. Miller for these branch items. ** Bro. Keck, KnoxvRle, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Theilen. The next meeting will be at the Wood Hotel, Quincy, between trains Nos. 7 and 6, December 21st. Don’t forget the time and place. Thank you, brothers, for the items sent in. Bro. Duffy landed third “CD,” vice Bro. Mills, who goes to first Portal tower. Bro. Brothers, second “AB,” enjoyed a vacation in the Rockies, Grand Jet., Colo. Don’t think he killed all the game out there, but he sure got some of it. He was relieved by Bro. Swett, and he by Mr. Russell, from the Big Four. Cert. 492. The meeting held at Galesburg on Saturday, October 18th, was a most pleasing and interesting one and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Bro. Graves, our capable local chairman, pre- sided, opening the meeting with a short talk rela- tive to the progress and bright outlook for the future on our division, and thanked the brothers for turning out to the meeting and their interest in the work. Bro. Carder, general chairman, was next called upon and talked to the brothers for forty minutes, explaining the good that had been done on the system during the last six months, stating that the personal co-operation of each and every mem- ber was causing the non-member to become almost extinct, the whereabouts of the last three or four left being unknown. Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1963 Bro. Rogers, who ranks among the best as an orator, spoke at length in a most fluent and pleas- ing manner of the good done by the O. R. T. It is easily worth losing a whole night’s sleep to hear Bro. Rogers talk upon the subject of organization. Quite a pleasant surprise was afforded those in attendance when Bro. Todd made quite an unex- pected appearance, together with Bros. Burke and Dillon, from the Aurora Division. Bro. Todd made quite an interesting talk, telling of the phenomenal strides being made on the Aurora Division toward solid organization. Bro. Antrim, in his short talk, brought out a mighty good point when he asked why the agent is not drawing more salary in comparison with his various duties and responsibilities than the oper- ator, to which Bro. Carder responded that it was one of the best advertisements at present in exist- ence for our organization, as the operators had taken advantage of the opportunity to better them- selves by organization, while the agents in the past had been slow to realize the bounteous benefits of organization, although that is being remedied rapidly now, as the agents are daily seeing their mistakes in not supporting a cause which means a large profit to themselves for a very small invest- ment compared to the amount of good and the financial returns which we will ultimately receive within the next few years. There was much good and valuable information given out and various conditions discussed in the meeting concerning our interests which can not be published. If you once make it a point to at- tend, you will find it much easier to make arrange- ments to attend all of the meetings which are held in your vicinity if your working hours do not conflict with the time of the meeting. Remember, you are always welcome and will be expected next time. Enthusiasm and personal interest results in solid organization. If each member on the Galesburg Division has not already landed a member this year, this is to remind you that there is still one more month in which, if you are interested in your own and our present and future welfare, you can get busy and enjoy feeling “successful" by writing at least one appli- cation in the year 1913. Those present were: F. Antrim, Oak Hill, 111.; George Larson, Henderson, 111.; Dan Earnest, Bushnell; J. F. Carder, Burlington, Iowa, gen- eral chairman; E. G. Rixey, Peoria, 111.; S. P. Hassellbacher, Yates City, 111.; F. J. Graves, Abingdon, 111., local chairman; J. H. Rogers, La- Crosse, Wis., general secretary and treasurer; Bros. Todd, Burke and Dillon, Aurora Division, and J. A. Weakley, J. D. Allen, C. E. Brown, Bro. Dallberg and O. G. Chinn, Galesburg, 111. D. G. R., Cert. 928. Peoria Notes — Bro. A. D. Farris, Peoria yard office, while visiting Chicago and various cities in the West, was relieved by R. E. Lefler, who will soon be numbered among the many brothers on our divi- sion. Bro. Fred Antrim, Oak Hill, is now enjoying a few weeks’ vacation, being relieved on Saturday, Oct. 18th, making it possible for him to attend the Galesburg meeting and meet the other brothers in attendance there. Bro.' Antrim is one of the real old-timers, and we are always glad to have him with us at the meetings. Bro. J. B. England, agent Elmwood, goes to Lewistown agency, Mr. Heston taking third there. Mr. Flcisher, who bid in Elmwood, is filling a mighty good brother’s position at Elmwood, and we hope to be able to call him brother in the very near future. Bro. Prather bid in Gilson, vice Bro. Duffy, who relieved Bro. Eyeman at Duncan a few days on \acation. Bro. Duncan, second Maquon, relieved Bro. Prather, who recently moved to Gilson. Bro. Phil Pauling, Galesburg relay office, is on vacation. Men employed by the various wholesale houses throughout the country, in soliciting business for their respective firms, in approaching their pros- pective customers, study them, pick out their vul- nerable points, and become acquainted with their likes and dislikes. By doing this a majority of their deals are brought to a successful conclusion and result in a successful business and a success- ful salesman. The same applies to our organiza- tion, which ranks among the largest railroad labor organizations in existence. Each member is a salesman and must study the prospective member. As a member and a supporter of our present and future welfare and success, you should resort to and practice salesmanship methods and tactics, use your judgment and when soliciting an appli- cation and approaching a prospective member, give him the benefit of the doubt, for a time at least. If this course is pursued, I believe there will be no necessity for the old slogan, “No card, no favors." D. G. R., Cert. 928. Beardstown Division — Mr. Woodward, clerk, is on third Chapin pend- • ing bulletin. Bro. G. Ventres, first Whitehall, enjoying bis thirty days’ vacation among home folks, was re- lieved by Bro. H. B. Anderson, relieved on third there by Bro. S. G. Vermillion. Bro. Wright, second Brighton, was recently married. Congratulations. Harry Farr, second Whitehall, on thirty days’ vacation, looking over some land in North Dakota, was relieved by C. M. Mosier, of Wrights, who also relieved Bro. Livesey, third Concord, while visiting home folks at Douglas, 111. Bro. Livesey’s wife, who^ was operated on in Passavant Hos- pital at Jacksonville, 111., for throat trouble, we are glad to hear, is getting along O. K. C. M. McConnel, first Concord, is now in the relay office at Roodhouse for the C. & A. R. R. Webster and family, of Youngstown, spent several weeks with relatives in Ohio. P. M. Green, second Astoria, was renewing old acquaintances in Whitehall a few days ago. E. M. 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1964 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. R. F. Ballard, agent Whitehall, and family, spent a week recently at Irving, 111. Bro. Tipple, third East Alton, on thirty days’ leave, was relieved by Bro. Quinby. Bro. Carder was giving the boys the glad hand on his way to St. Louis the other day. Boys, send me all the news you can and I will be glad to write it up. The brothers on other divisions appreciate the happenings on our division as it’s news to them. The new schedule the Northern Pacific boys just secured from the management is a dandy. A. G. Harlan, an ex-brakeman, went to third Jacksonville until bid in by Mr. Christoper, from Waver! y. Centralia yard and block 107 second, aud Frank- lin and Chapin third, are on bulletin. The boys get tired working jobs where pay ranges from $52.50 to $55.00 per. Business is good now and trains are moving along fine. The double track has helped business wonderfully. Bro. E. C. Kitner, who resigned second Jack- sonville last April and went to the Northern Pa- cific, is doing fine. He has our best wishes for success. Roadmaster Violet and Chief Horton took their vacations last month. The writer took a trip to Beardstown on the Odd Fellows’ excursion. Understand Bro. Riley, formerly of Beardstown, who bid in a trick in the relay office at Sterling, Colo., is soon to return to his old place again. We will be glad to have him with us again, as we wel- come all good brothers. Thanks to Bro. B. D. Allumbaugh at Browning for items. I wish all the boys would do this so we could have a good write-up every month. I also want to thank the brother who sent me some notes from the line south of Concord. I think it was the brother at Whitehall, but no name was signed to it. The writer is going up in the Northwest shortly with the Northern Pacific boys. “D. K.” Hannibal Division- Three new members initiated into the Order this month. Bro. II. E. Rhodes is relieving Bro. W. M. Mitchell, of Spanish Lake, for three weeks’ vaca- tion with home folks in Iowa. Bro. R. L. Foley, off a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. John Brower. M. G. English bid in second Lunsford. Bro. J. J. Leu, relief agent, who relieved L. Smith, agent Salem, ten days on vacation, later bid in Sandusky, Iowa. Bro. Williams visited home folks a few days recently. Brothers, don’t let any of the delays to trains be due to our carelessness. Help all you can. Every minute counts. The • Hi inL apj rcciate good service as much as we appreciate any favors extended to us and these combined create that feeling of goodfellowship necessary for success. Mr. Minor, second Seeburger, was in Orchard Farm recently, arid Bro. Smart, first Seeburger, spent several days in St. Louis, relieved by Bro. Brower. Bro. Gregory, extra, has been at Reading two months. “No card, no favors’’ seems to be in the atmos- phere on this division. Bro. Banks. Machens, has been a little under the weather of late, but worked every day, getting ready for that 1914 card. Bro. IX T. Gray is now on Orchard Farm second regular. Brothers, help our local chairman by sending him some notes for the journal. Bro. Gallic is one of the best local chairmen on the system, and it’s up to the boys with the cards to assist him by sending in a few items for the write-up each month. One drink of “Old Crow” daily for one year means $36.50 good money, and $36.50 will buy an up-to-date in the O. R. T. for three years, six and one-half months. I)iv. Cob., Cert. 2560. Brookfield Division — It is now Bro. J. F. Jones and Bro. C. S. Shoup in Brookfield relay office. Just a little talking will get a few’ more. Bro. C. J. Clifford, first Chillicothe, and wife, have returned from their western trip and he is now handing out seven-foot tickets. A bulletin has been received from the general manager’s office which states that phones will be put on the west end of the Brookfield Division in the spring. Bro. A. B. Roof, agent Osborn, has returned from his vacation, relieved by Bro. Harry Smith, from Laclede, relieved by Bro. Miller, who also relieved Bro. U. G. Smith, third Birmingham, off a few days. Bro. C. J. Turner, second Saxton, is now with the R. & R. G. We wish him success. Bro. J. C. Farriss, agent Birmingham, was off a few’ days sick, relieved by E. E. Divinia, of Brcckenridge. Chief Dispatcher Allen, while taking in the world’s series ball games, was relieved by the night chief, and he by Dispatcher Rogers. Bro. C. A. Shokey, on a two weeks’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. J. C. Schwcikhaus. Bro. G. O. Dye bid in second Clarence, and Mr. Shay got third Monroe, leaving Anabel on bulletin. H. D. Hall, third Laclede, on his wedding trip to St. Joseph and Kansas City, was relieved by Bro. Miller. I f the brothers will send me the news to Saxton, Mo., not later than the twentieth wc will try and have a write-up every month. "K. T.” Digitized by GooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1965 St. Joseph Division — Our meeting in St. Joseph, October 11th, was very successful and a nice bunch of the boys turned out. Our general secretary and treasurer, Bro. Jimmy Rogers, gave a good talk on conditions, etc., and we sure appreciate his presence and hope he can be with us again in the near future. He had to leave at 9:30 to catch a train. Bro. C. E. Rosling, second Napier, who bid in Westboro agency, vice Bro. R. C. Stewart, re- signed, did not like the place and returned to Napier second before bulletin closed. Bro. T. A. Pearce, Phelps, bid in Derby, and Phelps agency now on bulletin. Bro. R. K. Thomas bid in Amazonia second. Bro. D. D. Cranor goes from Waldron third to Albany: Bro. Camden, from Wabash, bid in Percival nights. We are glad to have him with us. Bro. W. E. Stouffer, third Hamburg, on vaca- tion taking in the sights of South Dakota, was re- lieved by Extra Stroud. Bro. Warnstaff, second Hamburg, made a trip to Broken Bow to register in the land drawing. Bro. F. A. Elder, Albany, has resigned an 1 located in the West. We wish Fred success. Bro. E. F. Dunlap, third Council Bluffs, was married September 22d, and left on thirty days’ honeymoon to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Bro. J. F. Jefferies, at Corning, may go the same route soon if not watched. Agent Wilson, Derby, bid in assistant agency at Leon. Bio. O’Hara relieved Bro. Rosling at Napier while the latter was eating hotel feed at West- boro. Bro. P. A. Fewson, at Westboro pending bulletin, has resigned, and goes south for the winter. Bro. W. E. Hale is at Fhelps station pending bulletin. D. H. Arnold has resigned to go on the farm. Some of the boys have been unable to get off on vacation, owing to the scarcity of men. There must be more money in something else, as they don’t seem to stick to railroading. St. Joseph Commercial Club made a tour over the main line to Corning and then over the Tarkio branch. They were a jolly bunch, but on account of the pouring rain didn’t venture out very far. Not very many responded to my call for news, but I thank Bro. Arnold, Hamburg, and Bro. W. E. Hale for assistance this month. I wish some of the boys on the south end and Chariton branch would send me a few notes. I never hear from Bro. Hickman at Payne any more. He must be* married? L. J. Millen, Cor., Coin, Iowa. Ccntcrx-ille Division — We are about at the close of a very suc- cessful year, with but a few delinquents who are not showing the proper spirit after all the (). R. T. has done for us in the way of benefits which all have enjoyed. Some of the divisions of the Burlington are solid, and these brothers are to be congratulated for the efforts they have made to maintain this high standing. Nearly every one had a vacation during the warm weather and are back again, feeling more like work. Several good positions that have been on bulletin are now filled by old employes. It is now Bro. Baldwin at Sedan. D. M. Wilkinson, agent Lancaster, bid in Kahoka agency, vice O. S. Howell, resigned. Bro. Wilson goes to Lancaster from Clearfield. Bro. A. C. Conaway, agent Promise City, on vacation, was relieved by W. H. McMamer. The new passenger trains in operation between Van Wert and Shenandoah are to be tried six months, to see if they will pay. Work trains on the west end have been putting r ew piling in the bridges, so heavier engines can be put on to handle the business. Bro. Parish has resumed at Cincinnati after thirty days’ sight-seeing in the West. Let’s hear from the brothers in regard to having a rousing meeting somewhere on this division. The new depot at Van Wert is nearing com- pletion. Boys, we have a fine bunch of dispatchers to ^vork with. Let’s show them that the good old (). R. T. brothers can always be depended on- Answer calls promptly and help them all you can. Don’t forget our motto: “No card, no favors,’’ and practice it strictly. Bro. Miller is back at Grand River agency, after several weeks’ absence, relieved by Bro. Conaway. Bro. Carder bid in Clearfield agency, Cincinnati, pending Bulletin. I have been asked to act as correspondent for this division, and in order to have a good write-up must have the help of the brothers along the line. Keep me posted on all the changes, vacancies, etc., and we can be represented in the journal every month. Compared with other organizations, our dues are very light, and one month’s increase pays the dues for six months, and in some cases for a longer term. Let’s all make a strong effort to get in the nons and make this division solid. G. E. Smith, “RO.” Crcston Division — Traveling Auditor Hopper has resigned to take a place with the Tabor and Northern at Tabor, Iowa. The Creston Division boys regret to lose him, but wish him success. Bro. C. W. Roberts, second Glen wood, has returned from his vacation, and is now relieving Mr. Rush on first while he is relieving Agent Waterman, on vacation. M. E. Schooler, extra Glenwood, has resigned. Bro. Hinthen, agent McPherson, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. Shchan, from first Bedford. Bro. Conley, third Stanton, on thirty-day leave, was relieved by a phoner. Bro. Buel, of Spaulding, off ten days, was re- lieved by Mr. Thompson. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1966 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Snyder, of Fontanier, on vacation, was relieved by Mr. D. Dillis. Bros. Bishop, of Orient, and Hale, of Malvern, " came through with some items this month. Thanks. Bro. Hale is going over the line, trying to get in some new members. Phoner Harvey, of McPherson, off sick, was relieved by Phoner Thorson, of Emerson. Only one reply was received to eighteen re- quests sent out for news. Apparently no one cares very much about a write-up. E. B. Wallahan. Omaha Division — Bro. Munnelly, of Uehling, has resigned, re- lieved, pending bulletin, by Bro. Gordon, who has bid in the extra agent’s job. Bro. Eastlick taking vacation. Reynolds, of Uehling, was let out. Bro. Lussier bid in Randolph, and relieved Bro. Gordon there. Bro. Downey bid in Plainview, relieving Bro. Lussier, and was relieved at Royal by Bro. Boyd, pending bulletin. Bro. Lawritson transferred to Dixon. Bro. Boyd took Dixon, Parmer checked in at Laurel. Bro. YYisen took a few days off, relieved by YVagner. Bro. Herman, of O’Neill, and Bro. Coffield made a trip to Soo City recently. Bro. Finch is back at YValth ill after a wild goose chase. Bro. Frey, of O'Neill, took a draw for a “Kin- kaid” at Valentine. Cert. 1350. W y more Division — Have you paid your dues for the present term? If not, please get busy and mail the proper amount to cover your card and M. B. D. without further delay. Find out if your neighbor, or the man you are working in the office with, has paid up. If be has not show him the necessity for prompt payment of dues and remaining up-to-date. YYre have received several applications from new members during the past six weeks, but still there arc more that should be within the inner circle. Let each of us get to Work on these fellows and try to convince them of their error in remaining out. YVe lost a man last term who has enjoyed all the benefits the O. R. T. has secured since its inception on the Burlington, including increase in salary, etc. Last fall, just after the close of schedule negotiations, this man allowed his con- science to get the best of him, to the extent that he gave us his application, but when he found out lie had received no increase this time, he immediately allowed himself to be dropped for non- payment of dues and had the exquisite gall to give the above as his reason. Think of it; bene- fited for ten years and then turn us down because we happened to overlook him the last time. It’s this class of vampires and alms takers who are keeping the telegrapher from advancing at the rate we should be going. When you see one of them, shun him, and bear him in mind for future favors. It was with profound sorrow and regret that news was received of the sudden death of Mr. L. S. Sage, agent Beatrice, which resulted from a surgical operation at Chicago recently. “Gene," as he was familiarly known to all, was always ready to extend a helping hand to the boys, and he will be greatly missed by all of us. Under- stand Mr. Ocker, from Edgar, gets Beatrice sta- tion. Recent new members are: F. C. Savage, W. B. Travis and Tom Antrim. All get busy and get in the rest of the none. Mr. Harris, agent Hanover, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. Tom Antrim. Bro. A. M. Russell bid in Nemaha; C. E. Seley goes from Kesterson to YYrayne; F. E. Hargis to third Superior, Bro. J. A. Daily returning to second Pawnee, and F. G. Breece to second Falls City. Mr. YTinDusen, formerly agent Tobias, is now a retired banker, bucking the extra list. Bro. Epley, Humboldt, visiting in Illinois, was relieved by Bro. YV. B. Travis. Bro. Harvey Grimes relieved Mr. Kinneburg, at YVashington, while away disposing of some of that good money the O. R. T. secured for him a few years ago. It’s wonderful how soon they forget what we do for them. Bro. Grimes relieved Mr. Ferrier, agent Camp- bell, on vacation. Recent assignments to vacancies, per bulletin, are: F. E. Hargis, nights Preston; Mr. F. E. YVhittaker, agent Helvey; H. L. Raney, agent Hoag, vice C. J. Iletherington, days Concordia; Bro. YV. B. Travis, nights Preston, and J. T. Clark, agent Kesterson. Third Superior begging as usual. YY'onder why? Bro. Ed Cox, Bennet, visiting in Colorado, was relieved by A. C. Antrim, who also relieved Bro. Black, agent Haddam, on vacation. Bro. YY'eatherhogg, agent Hickman, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. McIntyre, who also relieved Bro. J. E. llart, agent Hardy, while he enjoyed a leave of absence. H. V. Hegcndorf, nighty Fortescue, resigned, too lonesome, relieved by E. YV. Mayer, a new man. Bro. F. A. Anderson, agent Preston, on vacation, relieved by Bro. McIntyre. O. F. Glenn, a new man, assigned Preston temporarily. Bro. F. L. Stewart, of Wymore relay, resigned while on vacation, and is now farming in Idaho. Bro. I'illey, agent Bostwick, on leave of absence, relieved by Bro. Savage. Bro. J. J. Blackwood, first Superior, landed the new telegraph job at Nelson. Bro. Hardin, agent Daykin, off several weeks on account of sickness in his family, was relieved by Bro. Tom Antrim. Remember, brothers, items must reach me not later than the 20th of the month to get in The Telegrapher the following month. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1967 Bro. T. M. Mann, Table Rock, registered for a sand farm, so we presume he will soon be leav- ing ULS. Wish each one would make it a point to mail in a bunch of items. It makes no difference if each man sends the same one, that is a great deal better than missing it altogether. Each one please get busy for next month. No card, no favor. Div. Coa. Alliance Division — Bro. McRaven, agent Halsey, on two weeks* vacation was relieved by Bro. Powell. Bro. Wright transferred from Dunning to Custer agency. Bro. Moulton is taking six weeks* vacation. Expect W. H. Chase, Halsey, and J. L. Heil- maq, Litchfield, to be with us this pay-day. Bro. Wallin has resigned Whitman agency to go farming. We hate to lose him, but wish him abundant success. Bros. J. B. Kennedy and J. Ragland, of Heming- ford, drew claims at Great Falls, Mont., during the recent opening. The former was off a week during the drawing. Agent Boyer, who bid in Hazard last month, has now bid in Dunning station. Mr. Triggs, second Anselmo, bid in Hazard agency. Bro. E. S. Washburn, former agent there, is now at Delta, Colo. Bro. Cheadle, agent Sweetwater, took a short lay-off this month. Bro. Prettyraan, Hyannis, has been allowed a day operator during the land rush and stock season. Agent McNall, Terry, S. D., was off ten days on account of the serious illness of his mother at Valentine, Neb. Bro. W. L. Baldwin took in a few cities of the Middle West recently. Rdbertson, Deadwood ticket agent, is being relieved by Assistant Ticket Agent Lowe. There are very few delinquents on this division, but there are several new men who should be looked after by the brothers working with them. See what you can do towards writing them up. Bro. Anderson, extra here for tho past four months, was discharged for violation of the hours- of-service law. Would advise all the brothers of this division to watch this matter very closely and do not work overtime or go to work ahead of time without instruction from the company to do so. The company does not want you to work overtime, and will not put up with it unless in case of emergency, and in that case you will be re- quested to work. Cket. 13. Lincoln Division — Dick Breeden, first Fairmont, while on vacation going to register for a homestead, was relieved by Phoner Thropp. Bro. H. H. Golden, agent Fair- mont, also off a week going to Forest Reserve to register, was relieved by Bro. H. M. Renan, extra agent. Dick Thornton recently put Hastings and Raven- na Simplex’s through repeaters at “NI,** giving the boys a wire Hastings to Ravenna, via Lincoln, with “GS,” “HN,” “NI," “Z,** -“KY,** “GD** and “R** offices all on the job. Bro. H. E. Stayner, second Cushman, received his card and button one day and the next day he landed L. Patrick, extra, receiving $1 credit on his next-term dues. That's “going some** for a new brother. Bro. F. D. Chadwick, agent Juniata, and Bro. A. A. Canfield, agent Inland, were recent Hast- ings visitors. Bro. Chadwick came in his car, but Bro. Canfield rode on his annual. Bert still likes to play pool. Bro. R. R. Haggitt, third Sutton, assigned Utica first, vice A. R. Hall, relieved by Bro. Loyd Pat- rick, later relieved by Bro. G. C. Rhodes. Bro. J. P. Fahey, Holstein, is busy now running the pump — a soft job if it never needed repairs. Bro. E. E. Holmews, days Friend, who relieved Mr. Adams, agent Denton, a few days, was called home to Saronville on account of the serious illness of his father, relieved by Dick Breeden, first Fair- mont, and he by Mr. Harper. Bro. E. O. Erickson, third at “KY** Lincoln, has gone back to “NI** Lincoln, relieved by Mr. Harper. Bro. G. C. Rhodes, third Cushman, on short vacation, was relieved by Bro. L. Patrick. Bro. A. A. Canfield will soon have his little printing press. Then we can g?t cheap cards and everything in the stationery line. Bro. J. F. Mecrier, second Sutton, while mak- ing a trip to Great Falls, Mont, to register, was relieved by Mr. Harper, who also . relieved Mr. Biggerstaff when he relieved George Eckhart, first Ravenna, going on the same mission. Later Mr. Harper relieved Bro. R. R. Hargett, third Sutton. Chief Dispatcher Denton, on vacation, was re- lieved by Glenn Stewart, night chief, and he by Wm. Martin, first trick main line, relieved by Wal- ter Lamb, and he on second by Extra Dispatcher Temple. Later Mr. Stewart took his vadhtion. H. E. Waters, agent Norman, resigned and gone into the livery business, relieved by Bro. V. D. Chidester, extra agent, pending bulletin. General Chairman Carder and General Secretary and Treasurer Rogers went over this division this month and report good results. Come again, brothers; we are always glad to see you on the Lincoln Division. Bro. P. M. Orrell resumed at third Cobb, after a week’s vacation. His relief, Bro. F. P. Mullen, is now relieving the agent at David City. W. F. Nichols, second Cobb, while off sick was relieved by Helper Craig, from Grafton. Bro. Van Housteat, Grand Island, was off one night on account of sickness. Bro. Ball, York; Bro. Whitcomb, Hampton, and Bro. Coggins and Mr. Woods, of Aurora, all went up and registered at Broken Bow. Operator Doll, of Sargent, is now working the cashier’s job at Seward. Please contribute any change you hear of and happenings on the division. Div. Com. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1968 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sheridan Division — Bro. Taylor, extra agent, is relieving Bro. J. E. Wham, agent Manderson, on sick list. Cashier's position, put on at Basin, was bid in by Bro. Derby. Bro. Grove has returned to Cody from vacation, relieved by Bro. Taylor. Bro. Reed, from the Northwestern, assigned to cashier’s position at Gillette. Mr. Maris, agent New Castle, has returned, after thirty days’ vacation, relieved by Mr. Beck, who is now relieving Mr. McKinney, at Gillette, on vacation. Glenn Young, Corinth, resigned to attend school, relieved by Mr. Lynch on bid. The writer was compelled to lay off on account of sickness, and our division was not represented in last month’s issue. During my leave of absence I visited in Illinois, and find that our division compares well with others, but I would like to see it leading all of them. We seem to be lacking in interest. Each man must use his best efforts to show our officials that by organizing and work- ing together we are worthy of better conditions, and that our Order makes us more efficient. Sev- eral operators have been discharged recently for drinking, which reflects on our craft as a whole. Let’s do all we can to discourage this practice, and when you see a brother who is not working for the interests of the company, show him that he is not only doing himself an injury, but is hold- ing us all back. Improved conditions are attained through increased efficiency, and if we allow our- selves to become negligent and careless, our value as employes decreases, and we are unable to secure better salaries and conditions. Let us all work together for better service, and through better service obtain better surroundings, which will nat- urally follow. Hope to see as many contribute to our monthly write-up as possible. J. E. Wham, L. C. McCook Division — Recent assignments: S. M. Showalter, agent Keensburg; Bro. p. E. Hanks, agent McDonald, Kan. No applicants for third Brush or Indianola and Mr. Will will make make appointments to those offices. Bro. C. A. Peterson, agent Riverton, was re- lieved by Bro. Hoffnagle while taking a vacation. Mr. James is at McDonald until Bro. Hanks can be relieved on Brush first. Bro. Roberts, third Trenton, on vacation to get married, relieved by Mr. Pfrcimer. Mr. Hanson, agent Benkleman, on vacation; relieved by Bro. Walkington. Bro. T. II. Taylor is a candidate for the relief committee. Let’s all boost for him. Bro. Cole, ag^nt Haigler, was a Benkleman visi- tor recently. Bro. Westmoreland, second Haigler, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Mathis, who was with the “Q” about four years ago. Bro. John Kramer, cashier Akron, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Tillman, of third, relieved by Mr. Clark. Mr. Gildner, agent Longmont, on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. Bullock, and he by Bro. Walkington. Bro. O. B. Landau is back as cashier at Lafay- ette after two weeks’ illness, relieved by Mr. Discer. Bro. Sweeney, agent Lyons, was a Denver visi- tor recently. He has lost his helper and operator. Bro. Carty, from Lyons, took in the sights at Denver recently and later went to Ft. Morgan. Bro. Cordes was relieved at Wiggins recently on account of his father’s death, by Mr. Weiser. Bro. H. F. Kissel], of Wiggins, off about three weeks on account of sickness, was relieved by Mr. Morrison. Bro. Stark, of Orleans, relieved by Bro. Buck, is back there again after relieving the agent at Herndon, Kan., awhile. I will report in full next issue the two big meetings called at Denver, October 23d, and at Oxford, October 25th. Bro. Manion will be at both. There were just a very few at the meeting two months ago in Denver, and Bro. Rogers came all the way from LaCrosse to be with us. This is not very encouraging to either Bro. Rogers or myself. More of you could have been there if you had tried. Mr. Runnels will let off all he can to attend these meetings and you should at least come once in awhile. Some of the boys, getting behind with their dues, will be dropped unless they pay up by December 31st. It is just as easy to get in the habit of pay- ing promptly instead of being delinquent. We must be well organized if we ever expect to get the $75.00 minimum, so mu^h wished for. Some of the lines are going above this because they have been well organized a long time, and the rate of pay on those lines is better than ours. We must keep hammering away and get in line with them. Pay up and get the non working with you to get in line. Yours fraternally, C. R. Hunt, L. C., Erie, Colo. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. All Members Division 132: On December 1st, notice of dues for term end- ing June 30, 1914, will be mailed to all members of this division, at the last known address of each member. If yon do not receive notice you may- know that your address is wrong on my records and should write me at once. It is not necessary for you to wait, however, until you receive the notice before sending your dues, but can send as soon as you see this notice in The Telegrapher. The earlier your remit- tances come in the earlier you will get your cards. If you want your card to reach you before January 1st you should remit before December 10th, as there is always some delay just at the end of the year in getting cards out. Digitized by L-ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1969 I am very anxious for every member of this divi- sion to get his or her card before January 1st, as there will be a lot of work for your secretary to do after January 1st and would like to have all the work of reporting remittances behind me at that time. Am giving you this notice early enough in ad- vance so you can send for your card before the Christmas holidays. Yours fraternally, J. II. Williams, G. S. & T. Columbia District — The meeting and banquet given by this district at Hotel Florence, Florence, S. C., Saturday night, October 4th, was one of the social events of the season. It was a very enjoyable event in every respect, and the attendance from both the local division and Fayetteville and Wilmington Districts was very gratifying. The dining room of the hotel was very artistically decorated for the oc- casion. A committee of local members met all in-coming trains at the passenger station and marched to the hotel parlors where everything was arranged, in- cluding the collection of “SX one” from each brother present, which was promptly paid, after which all repaired to the dining room and took on such a full capacity of eats that some of the brothers when called upon to give a talk replied that they would have gladly said a few words before the banquet, but were, now too full for utterance, and unless they discontinued bringing in things to cat they would be compelled to tie up for the night and be towed in unless instruc- tions were issued to set off, which they did not care to do just at that time. The banquet was presided over by Bro. C. Bolick, of Florence, acting as master of cere- monies, and Bro. Bellengcr, of Florence, delivered an address of welcome, which did credit to him- self and all who heard it. This was responded to by Bro. A. P. Chambliss, of Tec Dee, in a fine talk which expressed the sentiment of all the visiting brothers. We also had a very good talk on organization from Bro. J. II. Williams, our efficient general secretary and treasurer, followed by our local chairman, Bro. F. T. Murray, of Creston. Bro. Bolick refrained from delivering his address owing to the lateness of the hour and the fact that we still had our business meet- ing to go through with, which would run the meet- ing well into Sunday morning. After concluding the banquet the brothers assembled in the hotel parlors on the second floor and had one of the best meetings ever held on the Atlantic Coast Line System. The brothers enjoyed everything very much. Every one went the limit in the way of jokes and those brothers whp missed this affair certainly missed the good time of their lives. There were seven brothers who had never had the pleasure of riding the O. R. T. goat, and this feature of the meeting proved to be the most “interesting” event of all. The various questions, put to the boys by Bro. Clark, of Wadesboro, was worth three nights’ sleep. Bro. Smith, of Mars Bluff, being one of the liveliest candidates initiated. Those who came through and became full-fledged members of the “Knights of the Key” were: G. W. Bellcnger, of Florence; Bro. Haseldon, of “FY” tower; W. L. Whitaker, of Orangeburg; R. B. Smith, of Mars Bluff; R. C. Harrelson, and J. H. Thompson, of Wadesboro, and G. C. Davis, of Marion. The merriment caused by the initiations caused the management of the ‘hotel to come up and ask the boys to put a damper on their lungs so the guests could go to sleep. There were some very important questions dis- cussed, and it would have been good for every member to have been present and put in his “4ay-so” on such questions, as that is the main object of the meetings. They have no one to blame but themselves if something happens not to their liking, as every man on the district knows when we have a meeting and is urged to be present. The brothers present from the Columbia District were: V. Tatum, of Hartsville; W. S. Carter, of Timmonsville; R. C. Harrelson and J. H. Thomp- son, of Wadesboro; W. H. Hall, “RJ” agent; W. L. Whitaker, of Orangeburg; F. T. Murray, of Creston; W. P. Mooneyhan, of Elliott, and G. W. Bellenger, O. L. Johnson, T. A. Mabry and C. Bolick, of Florence. The brothers from the Fayetteville and Wil- mington Districts were: N. II. Biddell and A. P. Chambliss, of Pcc Dee; J. II. Williams, of Wilson; Ray, of Buies; R. B. Smith, of Mars Bluff; M. H. Cox, of Latta; D. G. Burden, of Dillon; G. F. Davis, of Marion; O. O. Fowler, of Pembroke; W. B. Haseldon and A. T. Haseldon, of- “FY” tower; D. P. Spell and J. G. Cagle, of Sellers, and R. D. Jones, of Elrod. If there is any one left out remember, boys, that this was written up “the morning after.” Bro. Johnson, of Florence, is due a brass button for his efforts in making this meeting such ja suc- cess, also Bro. Chambliss, Pec Dee, who certainly did his part. The State papers October 6th gave the affair the following write-up: “KNIGHTS OF THE KEY” MEET IN FLORENCE. Saturday evening, from nine o’clock until well up in the night, the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers held one of the best attended meetings on record for this place in the parlors of the Hotel Florence. There were in attendance members from as far north as Wilson and Marion, as far south as Barnwell, and as far west as Wadesboro, N. C. One of the main features of the occasion was the specially prepared banquet in the hotel dining room, consisting of five courses. The address of welcome was made by Geo. W. Bellenger, of Flor- ence, in response to which in behalf of the visit- ing members from out-of-town, A. P. Chambliss, of Pee Dee, S. C\, expressed his appreciation of the thoughtfulness shown everywhere in an effort • to make the meeting worth while. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1970 The Railroad Telegrapher. An address on “Organization” was made by J. H. Williams, of Wilson, N. C., general secretary and treasurer of the system division, followed by F. T. Murray, local chairman of the Columbia District. After the banquet the “Knights of the Key” retired to the hotel parlors where the business part of the meeting was held, including initiation of new members, there being seven candidates. Chas. Bolick, of Florence, was master of ceremonies, and with his assistant, A. P. Chambliss, of Pee Dee, S. C., performed the duties incident thereto in such a creditable manner that all present ex- pressed their appreciation and confidence in his interest and ability. D. C. First Division, Fayetteville District — The meeting held at Fayetteville on October 6th was the smallest in point of attendance of any held there, but was very interesting for those who did attend. On account of not having a full degree team no tender-feet were hauled over the coals, but we expect to be fully prepared for a good lively time at the next meeting held there, which it is now proposed be in the day time on a Sunday so the third trick men, who have been prevented from attending heretofore, can be given an opportunity to meet and ride the official, goat. We hope to see a very large attendance at this meeting in Fayetteville, as well as at other points. We also hope the boys who come to Fayetteville in future will attend the meetings and not be allured away in other directions. It will not do to get off to attend meetings and then stray away. The banquet in Florence on Saturday night, October 4th, was one reason for the small attend- ance this time. A number of the Fayetteville District men were there, some of them helping to work it up and make it a success. We want them to do the same thing again, so more of us can get to it. Bro. R. S. Dickson, of Rowland, off thirty days, was relieved by Bro. H. T. Prevost, and he on first by Bro. M. L. Watson. Bro. G. G. Tuttle, third Rowland, has been off sick for some time, relieved by H. G. Barnes, a beginner, from Sharpsburg. Bro. W. D. Brooks, of Wilson, while attending the fair at Raleigh, when, we understand, at least three went with him, was relieved by Bro. G. E. Wilson, Division 53, working extra here during his ninety days’ leave from the S. P. We have very few nons left and hope the brothers will not rest until they land them and see that every delinquent member pays up and gets his card. It is your duty to do everything in your power to get these men to pay up and get in one or more members before the close of the year. Let’s try to bring one or more of the prizes to the Fayetteville District. We got some last year, and don’t want to lose our record or make a less showing than we did then. All together for a solid district by December 31. We regret to report the sudden death of Mrs. T. G. Wade, wife of Bro. T. G. Wade, of Beards, on the morning of October 4th. Bro. Wade has the sympathy of the entire membership. Every one at the Fayetteville meeting spoke very kindly of him. We missed him very much as he has been one of our faithfuls, this being the first meeting he has missed. Several beautiful floral offerings were sent by the members of the district. Dxv. Con. CARD OF THANKS. Beard, N. C., October 13, 1913. I wish to thank the members of Division No. 132 for their love, sympathy and the beautiful floral design, which rests on the grave of my departed wife and boy. May the same God which my wife and child now rests with bless these brethren and shield them from such a great loss. Fraternally, T. G. Wade, Cert. 202. First Division, Norfolk and Fayetteville Districts — I have headed this Norfolk and Fayetteville Districts for the reason that members from both districts were present at the Rocky Mount meet- ing on Thursday night, October 9th, and it would not have been a success without the members of both districts. We were glad to see so many out, but would have been better pleased if more who could have gone if they had tried had attended. The meeting was a most harmonious one, and yet several lively discussions were indulged in. One seniority case from the Norfolk District was especially interesting and every phase of it thoroughly discussed. The present seniority rule was also freely dis- cussed and every member voted that it was better than anything that had been proposed. Members who had worked on other lines and observed the workings of the seniority rules there spoke in favor of our rule as at present observed, as being the fairest to all concerned, and one that would cause less friction and complaint or hardship to the members than any they had observed. A list of delinquents on both the Norfolk and Fayetteville Districts was read at the meeting and some of us were much surprised to see the names of some members on this list. Bro. Wil- liams has gone to work in earnest on these men and no doubt will soon have them up to date again. Bro. D. C. Ross, clerk-telegrapher Washington, N. C., is now agent for the Norfolk Southern at Dover, N. C., succeeded by C. S. Jordan, one of the clerks in the Washington, N. C, office, who has promised to send in his application. Bro. Cola Costello, clerk-telegrapher Kinston, has resigned and gone back to school; position assigned to Bro. J. T. Umphlctt, Bro. F. T. Haynes relieving him at Drum Hill agency, re- lieved at Gates by Bro. J. W. Austin, clerk-teleg- rapher from Scotland Neck, now on bid. Bro. W. L. Matthews, turned down some time ago by the relief department, has now passed the examination satisfactorily and his seniority given Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1971 him from time he began to work extra, so that he now has three years or more instead of a few months. Another example of the good work being done for us by the organization. If you know a non on the district get his application and also get after those whose names were read off at the Rocky Mount meeting as not having cards. Wake up and do something for the organization. Let it be known that you are a member and that the fellow who works with you should also be one. Secretary of Meeting. First Division , Richmond District — The meeting at Petersburg on October 11th was a success even though the Richmond fair kept a few of the members from attending. Those who did not show up were ,the losers, as this meeting was a live one from start to finish; one of the interesting matters handled being the appointment of a committee to arrange for a banquet to be held in Petersburg some time during November if the necessary arrangements can be made and the re- quired number will take hold and guarantee a sufficient number to make it a big success. Among some of the questions discussed was the seniority rule that we now have, the question being brought up by Bro. Williams at the request of one of the members on the southern end of the system on account of his position being abol- ished and he thought he ought to be allowed to pull any one he wanted to. After a thorough discussion it was voted that the present rule was decidedly the best and fairest, there being only one dissenting vote, and this too in the territory where the rule advocated by the brother from the south is generally observed as he wishes it to be. The work on the towers at Falling Creek yard has commenced afrid those offices will be in opera- tion by the first of the year or earlier. This will open up six new jobs, but may not take care of any men except those now at “CY” tower and the R. F. & P. men at Clopton. Understand, however, that there is to be a new office opened at the new yard at Collier and the present office moved to the switch at south end of the branch line. The double tracking forces are working rapidly on that portion of the line between Collier and Pleasant Hill and hope to be running trains over the greater portion of it before the close of the year. The automatic block has reduced the number of telegraph offices on the district materially, and will further reduce them after the double track is completed to Collier, as there will then only be about six miles of single track on the District, and that will practically be double track, as the branch line around Petersburg will take care of the freight traffic. Bro. I. B. Newton was seriously injured by the telephone being struck by lightning and bursting one of his ear drums. He is in pretty bad shape at present and is in the hospital in Richmond. Hear he has entered suit against the company for defective apparatus. His position is now on bulle- tin. We are at least rid of one of the undesirables, and third Jarratt is now on bulletin. We certainly hope to sec an up-to-date member on this job henceforth. We can now say Bro. Fitzpatrick when speaking to Huske. This leaves only four nons on the district, one of* whom is undesirable. Every member try to get the other three. Ask Bro. McCotter who they are. D. C. Waycross District — Brothers, go after tfie nons hard and keep after them until you get their applications. If a man went into your house and took the things that you had worked and spent money for, and used them as his own, you would call him a thief. The non who takes the benefits you have gotten through your Order, with your money and by your work, is stealing just as much as though he went into your house and took something of yours; for he is taking something that you have earned by hard work, and, by investing a certain amount of your money in the Order, have gotten. The non has no moral claim nor right to them, yet he takes them just the same, and when he takes these bene- fits, which include shorter hours, less work, pay for all overtime and increases in salary, and does not do his share of the work or pay his part, he is stealing. He will not own up to it, but you know it, and down in his heart he knows it, too. You would not save your money year in and year out, invest it in something that paid a good inter- est, and then let someone else take the interest and enjoy it himself, would you? So why let the non take all these benefits, which is the interest you get for the money and work you have invested in your Order? Go after him, and keep after him until you get his application. Don’t think that someone else will do it, or leave it all for the local chairman to do, but do it yourself, and after giv- ing the nons all the chance to join and do the right thing that a fair-minded and square man could ask, then let the world (your world and his world) know him as he really is. Publish him to his and your friends and see how quickly he will be ostracized by all honorable men and women. Practice as well as preach the motto of your order, “No card, no favors,” and let the nons feel the weight of it. Don't vary from it one inch, even if the man is working beside you, re- lieves you, or you relieve him; don’t favor him in the least as long as he won't help get the in- creases and better working conditions. Do this and in a short time the non will be a thing of the past. When we go up to 100 per cent strong, our de- mands will have much greater weight than when we go up only 75 per cent strong; the increases will be larger and there will be less trouble in getting them. Therefore, as 100 per cent mem- bership means more money for us all, let us by all means have 100 per cent. The only way to get it is by each member doing his full duty, not just paying his dues, but by going after the nons and Digitized by LiOOQle

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1972 The Railroad Telegrapher. keeping after them until they either get a card or get out. Write your local chairman for a list of the nons on your district and do your part in getting them in. Each member make it a joint to get after each non on the same wire with him at least twice a week, if not oftener. Remem- ber always that he is a menace to the welfare of your organization, and that anything that threatens your organization threatens you and your family as well. Ask your chairman for a list of the delinquent members, too, and make it a point to keep after them to pay up, the same as you go after the nons to join; for it is only a short step from a delin- quent to a full-fledged non. When a member is dropped for non-payment of dues, he becomes a non, and the members lost by non-payment of dues decreases the membershij) list and adds to the ranks of the nons, which means more work in order to hold what we already have. Therefore, keep after the nons and delinquents both until there are 100 uj)-to-date members out of every 100 eligible telegraphers. Then watch us catch the conductors and engineers in the salary line. We can do this if each member will but do his share and not wait for the other fellow to do it first. Say what you will to the traveling and shipping public, we (the operators and agents) are the railroad. By our acts the railroad is judged, and we represent the roads of North America to the traveling and shipping public. These two classes of patrons are the revenue, and the revenue is the life of every railroad. As the road pros- pers, so shall we. If we are polite, gentlemanly and courteous in our dealings with the public, the road profits by it; and if we are discourteous, gruff and overbearing, the road is the loser. Get business for the road; be gentlemanly and courteous to the public and to each other, and the receipts wilt increase. Show officials of your road that the card man is a business getter, a’nd one with whom the public likes to ileal, and our com- pensation will go to points undreamed of by the average telegrapher. We are the business feeders of the railroad; the officials know it, but the men themselves have not realized it yet to any extent. Wake uj>. get rid of the nons, go to your meet- ings, keej) your dues paid up, get business for the company and the interest you will get for your investment of manhood, honor and work will be more than a thousand per cent. I wish to most heartily thank the members and others of this district who donate! and bought the desk for the use of the local chairman. It is a dandy in ev-ry sense of the word, and it places me in a jiosition where I can look after the inter- ests of the members on this district to the fullest extent. A. L. Pi x ley. Local Chairman. li’ayrross District Notes — Bro. J. H. Williams, general secretary and treasurer, went over the system in Sejitember, got the glad hand everywhere and cleaned up a good many nons. Bro. X. C. Douglas, of Thomasville, relieved by Bro. K. P. Powell, is at his home in Sumner sick. Bro. W. H. Rountree is also off on account of sickness, relieved by Mr. Cecil. Bro. F. B. Baggett, third Nahunta. has resigned, relieve! by Bro.* J. W. Courson, from Lulaton, pending bulletin, who later relieved Bro. White at Waynesville ami Bro. Mears at Kirkland while attending court. Bro. W. L. Warren, of third Albany, bid in first there, relieved by Bro. J. R. Pojie pending bulletin. Bro. G. L. Brown, third “FNM Waycross, has accepted a position in Florida. Sorry to see him go. as he was a good man and a loyal_ brother. He was relieved by Bro. C. W. Murray, of Millwood. It is now Bro. G. II. Baggett at Hildreth, and Bro. W. L. Freeman, extra at Argyle, is relieving Bro. Henlerson, off thirty days to rest up. Bro. Roberson, of Hoinerville, off a few days last month, was relieved by Bro. Powell. Bro. Pixley attended the meeting at Jacksonville on September 23d, and rejiorts a fine time. Bound for him to make that report if it is anything for the improvement of the Order. Bro. Miller, gone to Sylvester, was relieved at Kirkland second by Bro. Powell. Ilaylow agency, $75 a month, on bulletin. Bro. H. G. White, third Nahunta, is now flag- ging between Jacksonville and Port Tampa. Sorry to see him leave, but wish him well. Bro. V. M. Beecher, of second Alapaha, has returned from hi8 vacation. Bro. J. T. Howe, of Kinderlou, visited his par- ents at Americus, Ga., recently. Bro. J. Bennett, of first Albany, bid in second Savannah message wire, Waycross dispatcher’s office, Bro. Pixley going back to first and Bro. Hack back to second Waycross yard. Bro. H. E. Harrell was assigned Meigs, Ga., agency, leaving Haylow, Ga., agency for Bro. R. C. Mansfield pending bulletin. Bro. B. R. Glover assigned third Quitman; Bro. R. D. Me Alpine, second Boston, and Bro. G. H. Baggett, third Nahunta. Boys, we want to make Waycross District the banner district of this system, so everyone go for Mr. Non good and hard. Our meeting at Waycross, September 30th, was well attended. It was hard for the boys to get off on account of having to make their reports, but there were about twenty present. Bros. C. C. Ward, of Manor, and Skiner, of Homestead, went through the vale of tears and are now full-fledged card men. It is now Bros.'J. M. Hollingsworth, of Suwa- nee, and J. N. Lampkin, of Pidcock; K. P. Powell, extra Hoinerville, and P. G. Jeffcoat, of Acrec. (•ive these brothers the glad hand. Brothers, if you see anything going otherwise than in accordance with the contract, or have a grievance or anything you do not fully understand, write Bro. Pixley and he will be glai to handle it or advise you concerning it. Be sure to keep co|)ies of all letters, etc. The correct handling of grievances, overtime and organizing, and unwritten and secret work was gone over fully and explained by Bro. Pixley at the Waycross meeting, also the correct manner in which to use the wire test and password, and it Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. . 1973 was interesting to say the least. Look up on this work and let's be able to say that this district has the liveliest and most solid bunch of operators ani agents of any district on the system. Let’s all pull together for the benefit of our em- ployers and show the company that the man who carries a card is the man who is to the front with his rfusiness. Let's all make a practice of having our new cards on hand when the old one expires and you will see us prosper. Don’t forget to -send your notes to me at Pelham. F. A. Crittenden. Second Division, Charleston District — Now that Bro. Bolick, of Charleston office, lias been elected local chairman, let us all try to get the few remaining nons (with one exception) to join the Order. There are not more than half a dozen on the district, and only three or four holding regular positions. Bro. Bolick has taken right holJ of th's non question, and is getting after them at every opportunity. If we do likewise, we will soon have the best organized district in the South. One non left recently after failing to profit by the good advice one of our loyal* members gave him, and the other undesirable will no doubt soon be moving in the same direction. The meetings held in Charleston, at the Fellow- ship Society Ilall, on October 3d, was a very en- thusiastic one, although not as well attended as could be desired. Bro. Bolick’s idea of holding day meetings, so that more of the night men could come out and get back the same day without losing time, is an excellent one. VVe older members remember when large crowds could be gotten to- gether in Charleston on a Sunday, and we see no reason why we can’t do the some now, except that it is not permissible for men to double for each other. It was quite refreshing to see so much interest taken in the election of our local chairman, which is an indication that the membership is alive to its interest. I am informed by Bro. Williams, general secretary and treasurer, that it was the largest vote cast for local chairman at an off elec- tion for a long time. Now that it is all over, it is the duty of each of us, whether we supported Bro. Bolick or Bro. Coward, to buckle down and help to make this district solii. Bro. W. W. Holliday has been appointed agent at Kingstree, succeeling Bro. T. E. Baggett, re- signed, and A. L. McElvccn has been appointed clerk-telegrapher at Kingstree to succeed G. A. McElveen, resigned. Bro. O. C. Weatherford has been assigned third Jacksotiboro, succeeding Bro. A. G. Cummings, transferred to Hardeeville. Bro. G. K. Bonnitt has been assigned the Moncks Corner agency, and Bro. E. L. Jones the clerk-telegrapher position there. J. E. Hutto (the only applicant), was assigned second “HN" Charleston, this position having been closed for several months. Vardells Creek third is now on bulletin, Mr. Noble having overstayed his leave of absence. Walterboro agency and clerk-telegrapher position now on bulletin. Bidding for this agency is quite spirited. Understand an outside man wants it badly, as it pays well. Watch for the notice of our next meeting in Charleston and do your best to get to it. There is much to be gained by attending the meetings. You will learn the whys and wherefores of many things that you did not understand before, which can’t be easily explained by correspondence. Come out and make the meetings a big success. ■v Sand Lapper. Charleston District Notes — Boys, the nons on our district have been reduced to a minimum. Now continue the good work and let’s make it solid. We added to our list of members recently: O. C. Weatherford, Jacksonboro third; A. J. Michel, Drayton; P. E. Merriman, Richland, and E. O. Reynolds, Pon Pon. Three others have application blanks now and we are expecting their return every day. The few brothers who are a little behind' with their dues will no doubt soon be up to date again. We are all wide awake now, and every member can know the name and whereabouts of each non and delinquent. We had a very good meeting in Charleston on October 3d, but it was not as well attended as it could have been. Bro. Williams was with us and gave us a mighty good talk and receive! sugges- tions from all present. We are hopeful of inaug- urating regular monthly meetings on our district, and if the brothers will only try, we can make them a great success. Your acling local chairman placed before the members on the main line be- tween Savannah and Florence a suggestion as to the time and place for such meeting-, and asked a suggestion from each, so that such time and place could be arranged to suit the convenience of the majority, but only two replied, which was not very encouraging. The necessary interest will have to be shown by every member to make such matters successful. The rule meetings held in Charleston recently were attended by the following brothers, who en- joyed them and profile i thereby: J. T. Fields, J. R. Rodgers, R. B. Padgett, T. M. Williams, C. F. Peal, C. B. Leitner, V. S. B’air, F. W. Stanley, P. E. Merriman, D. H. McRoy, W. H. Warren, J. F. Klliotte, C. E. Cam, W. H. Schip- inan, C. N. Wells, R. W. McCarroll, T. V. Hanna- ford, L. A. Gardner, Charles Woods, S. M. Moore and H. E. Bolick. Our chief was gratified to see the boys take so much interest in the meetings and proud of them when they came up with their an- swers so freely. Bro. Brookcr, second Hardeeville, relieved by Mr. Chester, “UN" Charleston, off on account of sick- ness^ in his family. Bro. Brooker has our sym- pathy, and we tru*t all will soon be well and he can return to work. Bro. Moore is on third Vardells Creek pen ling bulletin, vice C. J. Noble, resigned. Bro. Johnson, of Lanes, is on the sick list, re- lieved by Bro. Belger, of Lake City, and he by an Edison man. 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1974 The Railroad Telegrapher. sick list* and his volunteer offer to go to Lanes when the chief was in a tight place, was thor- oughly appreciated. Bro. Ingram, of Ridgeland, ii\ a Savannah hos- pital, is doing nicely, relieved by Bro. Lipman, and he by Bro. Merriman. Boys, I have been very busy and run down this month, so please take this for what it is worth, as I have not received a note from a single man on the district, as requested some time ago. Let’s all do our part in this connection and send in everything we hear, whether the correspondent has heard it or not, not later than the twentieth of each month. Div. Co*. Savannah District — The meeting in Jacksonville last month was a very interesting one. There was no necessity of hanging out the “S. R. O.” sign, but four of the brothers, who came from as far down as Palatka, had to return on No. 83 at 9:30 p. m. The meet- ing was very instructive. Bro. Pixley, who jour- neyed from far-away Waycross, acted well his part of degree team captain. The meeting closed immediately after the ren- dering of a very pathetic little ballad entitled, “It was not necessary to have fed the goat on garlic to have located him tonight,” by Bro. Ar- lcdge. Bro. Pierce’s bones may not be as mpsical as Caruso’s, but he “is there” with the “chirp.” Should Bro. Austin ever tire of his present posi- tion, he will find no trouble in securing a “sine” in grand opera. Let’s have these gatherings often; they are great. I am indebted to Bro. Best for items this month. Keep your lamps trimmed for markers and sig- nals; let us not get caught napping. Bro. Littlejohn, relief agent, has been appointed traveling auditor, with headquarters at Gainesville, Fla. We are glad to note that it was not neces- sary to leave our ranks to secure a capable man to fill this important position. It is to be regretted that a few of our old stand-bys, who we know intend to remain in good standing, keep putting off paying their semi-annual dues until the last minute. R. P. Jones, formerly on this district, lately in the commercial telegraph service, joined as soon as he landed. It is now Bros. J. E. Harvey, Hortense; J. A. Daughtry, McIntosh, and I. L. Cannon, Savannah. There are just a few more to get in, brothers, before we will be solid, two having assured the local chairman that they will soon be with us. Bro. J. M. Clements has been assigned to sec- ond “DE” Savannah, and Bro. A. L. Bunch to fourth “SF” Savannah, leaving second “SF” on bulletin. Tim O’Shea. Jacksonville District — When we look back over the past records and see what the Order has done in the way of raising salaries and bettering the working conditions of all railroad telegraphers we should be thankful that such an Order exists and be proud to get our cards at the beginning of each semi-annual period. Rands yard second was bid in by Bro. C. S. Bragg, a recent convert, and second Winston by Bro. R. L. Hodge, who has been agent there some time. The agency is now on bulletin, also Plant City ticket job. We hope some good brothers will land them. Sanford ticket agency bid in by Bro. G. W. Crim, just returned from vacation spent in Indiana; and Sanford night ticket office bid in by Bro. Norman. Seville second withdrawn from bulletin, Bro. Stensel, who bid in DeLand Jet., refusing to accept that position. . Bro. Durrance, Tavares, resigned, relieved by J. A. Frost, and bid in by Bro. Dempsey, who relieved Bro. C. C. Williams at ’ Glenwood while the latter was spending hi9 vacation in Washing- ton, D. C. Altamonte Springs is on bulletin on account of Bro. Land having some trouble with the bond company, and he is relieving Mr. Robinson at Lake Como. Bro. Woodward, of Maitland, on thirty days honeymoon, was relieved by Bros. Briley, Norman and Dempsey. We all congratulate Bro. Wood- ward and wish he and his bride much happiness. Bro. Vick, of Seffner, officiated for the first time at a wedding lately as justice of the peace. Our non friend (?) at Dover now has a “ham" whom he will instruct in the fascinating art of telegraphy and the many other enjoyable duties of a station agent. Our local chairman landed three nons recently and will get that many more within the next few days. If some of the brothers don’t take more interest in the write-up and send the correspondent a few notes, this district is liable to not be represented in The Telegrapher. “Q," Cert. 388. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisddm, has deemed it best to call to her heavenly home the beloved mother of Sister T. J. Tedder, and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Jackson- ville District, System Division No. 132, extend to the sorrowing members of the family and brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved sister, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. W. W. Tedder, W. S. Evans, B. C. Hartley, . Committee. Lakeland District — Oranges and grape fruit have begun to move and business is picking up. We are all very busy and pretty well lined up. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1975 Bro. C. F. Stanfield bid in first Dnnnellon; Bro. O. O. Roberts, from the I. C., bid in second, and Bro. H. B. Roberts, third Dunnellon. Bro. O. L. Stubbs bid in clerk-operator Arcadia, relieving Bro. J. W. Griffis; D. D. Roberts bid in second High Springs; Bro. J. W. Griffis, clerk- operator Ft Myers; Bro. J. A. Parramore, clerk- operator Wauchula; D. W. Sasser, second trick Croom, and Bro. W. D. Harnage, relieved at Trilby agency on bid by W. D. Trannell, bid in Croom agency, relieving Bro. W. L. Robinson. Assignments on bid to the new agencies on the new line were: H. P. Hall, Archer; C. R. Wilson, Williston; W. F. McLendon, Morriston; A. J. Harnage, Montbrook; S. S. Temple bidding in the night job at the latter point. J. M. Huit, first, and Bro. J. F. Harnage, Jr.# third Trilby, have swapped jobs. We are glad to welcome our new brothers, W. D. Trunnel and R. M. Hays, into our Order and trust they will always carry an up-to-date. Please keep after the pons and do not let them rest until they get a card. There are only a few on our district now. Dist. Co*., Cert. 1265. Montgomery District — ' Mrs. Ashton, on two weeks’ vacation, was re- lieved by Relief Agent Bro. Thames. Bro. Drew, Amsterdam, Ga., was relieved for two weeks’ vacation by J. D. Wood. Bro. Mayo, agent Whigham, Ga., on vacation, was relieved by C. C. Williams. Bro. Stephens, clerk at Elba, was relieved a few days by Mr. Dowling. T. H. Cook was assigned to Elba agency. Lela agency on bulletin. Bro. Cumbie is on Alaga first. There are only a few more nons to secure, when this district will be solid. Cert. 720. • IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It ?as pleased our Heavenly Father to call unto Himself our beloved brother, H. L. Jewell, who was dearly loved by all who kngp him; therefore be.it Resolved , That the members of Atlantic Coast Line Division No. 132 extend to his brothers, sis- ters and family their heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement, and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brothers and sisters and a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation. L. E. Cooper, D. A. Hopkins T. L. Poland, Committee. “Big Four” Ry. Cairo Division , North End — Wisdom is intelligence exemplified. Be wise. Fall in line. This end of the Cairo Division was also affected by the stoppage of mines. At present there is an amplitude of telegraphers; later there will be a paucity. Telegrapher Hobbs, first Cherry, bid in West York agency, vice Agent Harrington, who bid in first Dock, vice Kerndl, who bid in third Marshall. Mirth and Ernst closed, the brothers being dis- posed of as follows: Walls first Mirjh to second- "WD;” Atkins second Mirth to first Birds; Tucker third Mirth to third Cherry; Michaels first Ernst to second Cherry temporarily; Blakeman second Ernst to second Rose, and Hill third Ernst to extra list; Bro. Dalton, second “WD” to second “DN” tower; Bro. Steele, first Birds to third Birds. Bro. Zack Mitchell, “DG,” relieved by Bro. Bellamy, of first “YD,” took a month’s vacation to Denver, Colo., and bid in first Cherry on his return. Bro. Berry, of St. Francisville, bid in second “DG,” Bro. Rogers filling first. Bro. Fry, at “RJ” during Dispatcher Moody’s two weeks* illness; Dispatcher Null on first; Operator Hed- rick filling second trick. These are the only notes the writer has been able to glean. If you desire your movements re- corded send in your items and add any items of interest that comes to your notice. Our part of the journal will be just what we make it. We might wake up and have some dreams and visions. Try it. , Cert. 871. Cairo Division, South — Bro. Mitchell bid in first Cherry tower, relieved on first “DG” by Bro. Bellamy; he on first “YD” by Lee Hays, third Cairo, and he? by Bro. Caldwell, who later went to Belknap as agent Bro. Roy Hardesty, second “YD,” on vacation, was relieved by Telegrapher Ammons. Bond tower and t second and third Texas City discontinued since the Ogara mines shut down. Bro. Toney Kisner, of Bond, landed second Norris City; Bro. Lewis, second Texas City, went to first Pit, and Bro. Cox, third Texas City, to third Eldorado. Mr. Harris has returned to third trick dispatch- er’s office, relieved by R. H. Bright. Bro. Walter Roberts is now on the sick list. We hope for his immediate recovery. M. G. Carson appointed agent Cairo, vice R. O. Rea. Bro. Guy Caldwell, relieved on third Cairo, by Robert Moore, appointed agent Belknap, vice Joe Morgan. Frank White, of Parker, appointed car distribu- tor in Harrisburg office, succeeding Mr. Gillispie. This end of the division has been well supplied with traveling auditors recently, sometimes two or three being at one station at a time. An extra man from Norris City lately relieving Bro. Lewis on first Pit. Bro. Wade relieved Bro. Cox at Eldorado a few days, and Mr. Black relieved Bro. Kisner on third Norris City. Bro. Nancy, Grayville, who was very sick sev- eral days, is improving. Bro. R. T. Johnson, of Vienna, was recently married. Congratulations. Digitized by CiOOQle

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1976 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, let’s wake up and have a write-up each month. If you have anything of interest please forward it to Bro. W. C. Bright, Texas City. Get after the nons, boys. We need them and they need us, and remember our motto: "No card, no favors." Cert. 1176. Chicago Division, East — Bro. G. V. Lieland, Fairland third, was off several weeks enjoying his honeymoon in New York; relieved by Bro. S. S. Rogers. Congratu- lations. Bro. Estal. Ayers, returned from Washington, D. C., has resumed work on Vine first. Geo. Meyerman, Hyde third, went to Cincinnati to a "Fair" store to buy some pictures; got off the elevator at the wrong floor where ladies’ goods arc displayed; walked up to a wax form and asked it where the pictures were. Bro. Wm. Thomas, McCoy first, off a few days, was relieved by S. S. Starks, who later relieved Bro. I. G. Duncan a few days. Oklahoma tower in Mill Creek yard is solid, with Phillips, Walton and Moyers (levermen). It is now Bro. Sterrett, night operator and ticket agent at Shelbyville. Cert. 34. Chicago Division, West — Bro. F. A. Gilbert is now the congenial agent at Thorntown, Ind. M. C. Gray, from the G. N. Ry., has Iroquois, 111., agency, vice Gilberts, transferred to Thorn- town, vice Walner, now agent at Lebanon. Earl Francis, Altamont, got third Court street. Pro. Lalmers, second Court street, was relieved by Extra Insko. Bro. Denny relieved by Bro. Marceau, from the C. & E. I., on third St. Anne, and he by Bro. Begbie, from the C. & S. pending bulletin. T. F. O’Connor; agent Sheldon, visited Indian- apolis recently. Boys, get your rest when off duty and give the company the very best service possible. Your posi- tion is important, no matter how small the station. C. A. Borchers, supervisor of train dispatching and t:a n blocking, was over the line recently examining new men. B*. s ne s is good and w'e hope it will continue as it helps both the employer and employe. Boys, you can improve our wr‘t?-ups by sending ine the happenings by the 20th of each month. Cert. 676. I nJianat'olis Division — About the only way to make the men who promised to take out a card “next pay day" keep their word is to meet the pay car with them and stay with them until we get them, so make it your business to be in his company on the ninth and twenty-fourth, and don’t let him shake you until you get his application and the money. We will have to practice “So card, no favors’’ on the chronic nons until they see the error of their ways. Bro. Terry, third South Anderson, who relieved Mr. Hegadorn on first about five weeks, was re- lieved by Carl Harvey, from Gridley third, who was relieved by Bro. ^Nison, extra. I understand Mr. Hegadorn is going to quit. This will be absolutely no loss to us, and I don’t think much more for the “Big Four." Bro. Frossard, third Chesterfield, relieving Mr. Stephens, second Anderson depot, on thirty days’ leave to try out the grocery business, was relieved by Mr. Putterbaugh. Bro. John Sellers, third Hart, on a five days’ visit to Richmond, Ind., was relieved by Mr. Thompson. Bro. Kerr, agent Houston, off some time, was relieved by Bro. Frank Beeson, Ansonia third. Bro. Lister, second Taft, off a few days, was relieved by C. E. Delong, Saratoga, Ind. Bro. Teague, first “BN" yard, has some kind of a new job around “BN," relieved by Mr. Hanks, of third, and he by Ralph Johnson, Raleigh days, relieved by Mr. Key. Bro. Carl Martz, third Quinfy, is relieving Mr. West on second there while on a trip through the West, and is being relieved by Mr. Hollopeter. Bro. Walters secured the application of Agent J. E. Abbott, Ansonia. Bro. Burkett, third Elroy, while off on account of being injured by a fall from his bicycle while riding to work, was relieved by Mr. Putterbaugh. J. F. “Sunny" Miller, first Elroy, has purchased a new speeder and is now making record time to and from work. All he needs now is an up-to- date card. Farriday Kautzman, of Yorktown, was recently married. Agent Ira Beckley, of Ingalls, while off, was relieved by Mr. Kindall, of second Fortville, re- lieved by Bro. Smith, third Post, relieved by Mr. Guy, a new man. Bro. Clegg, second “BN" yard, on a hunting trip down in Kentucky, was relieved by Mr. Reiter, a new man. Six of the good brothers braved the elements and came out to the meeting this month and we had some time. “You all" don’t know what you are missing when you stay away from these meet- ings, so all try and come out next month and we can have a better time than ever. I want to thank Bro. Ncwfarmer for most of fuse items. None of the rest of us around here knew of much and he kindly wrote them out and handed them to me. If the rest of you will do the same thing w’e can have a big write-up next time. Mr. Stillwell bid in third “Z" Bellefontaine. Don’t forget the old slogan: “No card, no favors.” “Sawbones.” Cleveland Division — Bro. Kcifcr, agent West View, on* vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Linden, from Columbia. Bro. VVillauer, on the sick list so long, is now able to attend to his work at Marsh. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1977 New members are coming in fast, and things never looked more favorable for Division ] 3 s Keep after the nons and give them no rest until they come in. I he meeting at Cleveland on October 8th was well atten led. We hope the brothers will con- tinue to come out, now that the warm weather is over. Bro. William Holcomb, second Grafton, was off a few weeks on account of a lame arm. Mr. Gallagher, third St. James, on third Gabon pending bids, relieved by Extra Braden. Bro. W. Leonard, who bid in second Gabon, is laying off a few weeks. Bro. Humphrey, second Vernon, was off sick a few days, ani Bro. Clyde Henry and third trick man doubled. Bro. Harold Clutter is back on Leonards thiid after being off thirty days. I. P. Bazzlc is on second Harper pending bids. Mr. Donncllan on vacation. We hope he will line up on his return. Bro. Gricfenstine, on second Crestline a few days. Mr. Depler off sick. There arc three men at the gauntlet temporary job between Boyd and Hilcs until the bridge over the Vermillion River is re- pciied. Kicent assignments: W. Leonarl, third Clark avenue; L. M. Eberhart, second Rush, and Mr. Gallagher, third Cardington. No bids received on sixth “DI.” Don't bid on a job if you have no intention of taking it, as it makes it hard on the local chair- man and the C. T. D. You are liable to be out of a job if you do, as you may not be able to always bid back into your present position. Ce«t. 112.1. Maine Central R. R. Bro. S. A. Larallee, second Richmond, on a two weeks’ leave, was relieved by Mr. Beane, who also relieved Mr. Riley when he relieved Bro. J. E. bariy, third there, on a month’s vacation. Ex-Bro. Norton is now in the W. U. at Augusta. Bro. Files, telegrapher-clerk Clinton, has been assigned Unity agency. Bro. Russell, telegrapher-clerk Kineo, is on sec- ond Clinton, pending bulletin, later assigned to Telegrapher-Clerk Harding, second Rumford Jet. Get a pointer, brothers, from Bro. Barber on how to get in the few nons 'on this division. be member our motto: "No card, no favors.” Bro. E. C. Herrick, second Rumford Jet., bid in second North Maine Jet. F. X. Larallee is relieving at Bingham for bix months. Bro. Barber, second Brunswick, relieved recently by Bro. S. A. Larallee. Bro. Merriticld, thinl Bath, bill in Monmouth. G. R. Rauel, agent Riverside, and “Bunny" Russell attended court in Walterville recently. Bunny has Sherlock Holmes beat a mile. Bro. W. B. Ferrill, Malison, Fla., and Bro. F. F.. Davis, Seminary, Miss., are both in need of funds. All the brothers should extend them any help they can and show them that their brothers of Division 140 have the right kind of hearts. Ce*t. 400. Trinity & Brazos Valley Ry. Bury the hammer and boost — only a few nons left. Bro. Cotton, Hillsboro, is on the sick list. Dobbin opened nights, assigned to Sister Miss Ethel Smylie. Shire nights closed, Sister Mrs. C. Smylic going to Newby nights, vice J. G. Moord, going with the Texas Company. Waxahachie opened nights, assigned to Bro. Kyle, who has been off for some time. Bro. Kelly restored to third T. & B. V. Jet. after being pulled off account reduction of force. It is now Bros. G. W. Howell anl M. A. Cum- mings, second and third Corsicana. Bro. Langford has been assigned Mexia cashier- operator. The commission formerly enjoyed by this position is now being divided with the agent. The W. U. commission has been taken from the boys at Teague by that company installing an uptown office. C. C. Lane, formerly agent Tomball, has taken cashier Hillsboro, with increase of $5 in the posi- tion and telegraph duties cut off. Mrs. R. E. Evans, wife of Bro. R. E. Evans, is visiting friends and relatives in Indiana and Illinois. Bro. Abner Burrows, of this division, who has been in the superintendent’s office, has been pro- moted to the general offices at Houston. A rousing good meeting was held at Teague on the afternoon and evening of September 21st, in the parlor of the Moore Hotel. A goodly num- ber were present and important questions were discussed. Wish each member would give me an item, small though it may be. Those who left the road would like to hear from you and your friends. If the item concerns yourself, send it in; it deserves mentioning. Mrs. c Sm ylie. Fort Worth A Denver City R. R. First and Second Divisions — Mr. Robinson has returned from his vacation, relieving Bro. Hines, who is now at Alvord days. Mr. Allen, from the W. V., is at *’VN” nights. Joe Huggins, first trick dispatcher, has resigned and gone with the F.. P. S. W. at Torrence, N. M., Mr. Brock taking first, Mr. Wilson second and Mr. Mayncs, from the Santa Fe, third. We re- gret to have Joe leave us. Bro. Greenwood now on first, Bro. Stephenson on second and Bro. Wales on third "Bi,” since they relieved Bro. Hojges, first and cashier, of the wire work. -Delinquent Marsh, returned from the Orient, is now at Electra. Bro. Webb, second Quanah, who visited his brother at Fort Worth recently, sorry to report, has been considerably under the weather since returning. Our general chairman, Bro. Mcntzcr, at Chil- dress, is doing valiant service. If we had a few more like him to take an interest in the Order, the burden of keeping Division 145 lined up would l>e much easier. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1978 The Railroad Telegrapher. Notes from the W. V. are missing in this write- up. We would like very much to hear from that line every month. It’s the duty of every member to get after the nons, show them the error of their ways and get them into the Order. This card matter is a straight business proposition. How anyone who earns a livelihood at the key can see it in any other light is beyond my comprehension. The increase on this road, as well as all others, is due to the efforts of our Order, and the non should help pay for the benefits they receive by coming into the organization or be made to understand what “No card, no favors” means. Bro. Mentzer is the only member who contrib- uted any items to the journal for this month. Let's hear from everyone with a good line-up for December — the Christmas number. Cert. 43. Third and Fourth Divisions — Business continues good and on the increase in both freight and passenger, notwithstanding the coal miners’ strike at Trinidad. Operator Scofield is now on thirtf Clarendon and should get that card he has been promising to get for a long time. W. D. McDowell, extra dispatcher at Childress, has returned to “X.” We hope he will bring the papers with him that he filled out several months ago and save the trouble of making out a new set. Bro. Phelps, first “X” Childress, has decided not to take his annual hunting trip this year. Bro. F. V. Mize contemplates going on the First Division when relieved on second “X.” Bro. Hain is back from his vacation, and you can hear his gentle voice at all hours after mid- night at Texline. Bro. Jones, at Perico, reports increased business necessitated putting on a night pumper at his station. The cashier, at Dalhart, accepted the $10 raise without murmur. If it , wasn’t appreciated, we would thank him to donate the amount to Divi- sion 145. We can use it. Dispatcher Clark, Mrs. Clark and little Earl have returned from a very enjoyable vacation in Tulsa and St. Louis. Dispatcher Clugh and Bro. Mentzer bagged thirty-seven green-head ducks recently. As the quail season is now on, there is no telling what they will do now. ' Three new members initiated this month from the south end. Let every member now get after the nons and stick to them until they come in. A list of all the nons on the road can be had on application to your general secretary and treasurer or general chairman, who will also promptly fur- nish any other information you seek and all the application blanks you can use. Div. Cor. Norfolk Southern R. R. I understand we have a nice schedule in sight, and a call on the management will soon be made. Several small stations are doing a heavy local business, and need a warehouse man. Our mail pouches are increasing in size and weight, and since the “Red board” rule came into effect it makes us all “sit up” and take notice. Mr. Click has returned after three months' ranching in Montana, where he owns a home- stead of 160 acres. Frank Hutchins, second trick dispatcher, has returned after six weeks’ tussle with typhoid fever, he was relieved by II. S. Spiers, who has resumed at Fentress agency. W. E. Turner, the new agent at Snowden, is on vacation, relieved by Extra Agent Altmon. C. R. Johnson is the new agent at Moyock, N. C., vice Stutz, returned to the W. U. at Richmond, Va. J. B. Russell is the new third trick man at Washington. There is also a new third trick man at Edenton. There are several nons along the line, on the Northern Division, and our members should en- deavor to land them. The engineers and section foremen were after a date with the management recently, and the agent- telegraphers should also get ready to press the but- ton for better conditions and salaries. Old Virginia. Virginian Ry. We will soon be getting things in shape to go before the management again, for a revision of our schedule and more money on the underpaid positions. And while this is being done I want to ask every member to make a special effort ta land the nons. Some of them may be disappointed when the next schedule comes out, unless they get a card before the first of the year, as the committee will certainly enforce our motto: “No cards, no favors,” as much as possible, while negotiating for the next agreement. We have a few nons on the First and Second Divisions who have been here quite awhile, one of them the oldest man in the service, and about all we can get out of them is a promise to come in tomorrow or next pay day. If promises would get a card, some of them would not need another, if they lived a thousand years. We have lived up to “our promise,” we have gotten them more money, better working conditions, including fifteen days’ vacation with pay. If there are circumstances to warrant a reason- able excuse, why they are unable to join, I will gladly take the money out of my own pocket and pay their dues, but I do not know of any such cases on this road. Cert. 26. Chicago, Indiana & Southern R. R. I have been elected as correspondent for the KKK Division, and hope the boys will all help me to have a good write-up by sending all the news they can. Those who were not present at our meeting held at Schneider on October 15th, missed a great treat. Incsc meetings are subject to the call of the general chairman, and wc hope we can have one once a mom':. It sure was a treat Digitized by CiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1979 to hear Bro. Schimanek give his views on the general good of the Order. We also had excellent talks by nearly all the brothers present, including Smith from Tab. I can not tell you boys about all the good times we have at these meetings, you must come out and see for yourselves. Bro. Vane, of Momence, was married. Con- gratulations. Bro. H. R. Simms has been relieving at No. Judson, San Pierre and several others places on the west end. Mr. Johnson, first Mo. Jet., now has a new motor, which would be nice to come to the meet- ings in. All he needs now is an up-to-date card. Brothers, if you want a write-up send me some news either to Momence or Schneider. The terrible accident at Ginger Hill should be a lesson to all of us that we can not be too careful in handling train orders. Come out to the next meeting sure, and work on the nons. J. E. Harvey. Denver & Salt Lake R. R. First District— New office opened at Utah Jet., with the man from “RG” in charge, the latter office being abolished. Bro. Wright, a new man from the C. & S., relieved Bro. Brown at Corona. Bro. Claus, from the “Q,” is on second there. Operator Conroy, at “DS,” was pulled off on account of . slack business. Bro. Brown is now at Tolland nights. The new man at Arrow says he will get a card pay day. Now, boys, get in the nons, so we can have a good schedule, and remember: “No card, no favors.” Boombx, Cert 2580. CORT Club. The regular meeting October 4th, with one exception, was unsurpassed from all viewpoints, having approximately seventy -five key artists in attendance, including fifteen live wires from foreign territory. We were all delighted to have President Perham with us. Everyone seemed to have a bunch on their hooks for the visiting brothers and were determined to clear on the send- ing side prior to convening the meeting, but Bro. Jones finally succeeded in bringing them to order. Bro. Perham favored us with one of the most eloquent addresses that has ever been our lot and pleasure to hear. It was one of his good old heart-to-heart talks, which was very enlightening and instructive indeed, and proved exceedingly beneficial to all present. He related with absolute intrepidity cold facts pertaining to certain corpora- tions which certainly proved eye-openers to many present. His address was delivered in such a commendable manner that it created great enthusi- asm and tended to revive that old feeling which we find so prevalent among the brothers. “Always proud and grateful that we are fortunate to have a ‘real big man/ so lovable, honorable and upright a gentleman as Bro. Perham representing us as our grand chief and leader of our army of toilers.*' We were all very reluctant to permit Bro. Perham to conclude his remarks, as we were profoundly ab- sorbed in his enlightening narration of existing conditions throughout the country. We sincerely trust Bro. Perham will find it convenient to be with us more often in the future. The following brothers (live wires) also made very interesting addresses relative to existing conditions, etc., on their respective systems: Bros. Pierce, general chairman, and Rollins, assistant general secretary and treasurer. Division 33, B. & O. Ry. Bros. Troy, general chairman, and Webster, local chairman, Division 76, C. & N. W. Ry. Bros. Carder, general chairman; Rogers, general secretary and treasurer, and Todd, local chairman. Division 130, C. B. & Q. Ry. Bros. Brown, general chairman; Waggner, Gil- lespie, Halpin and Meador, Division 126, C. R. L & P. Ry. Bros. Soyster, general chairman, and Derrickson, general secretary and treasurer, Division 23, C. M. & St. P. and C. M. & P. S. Rys. Great laughter prevailed when Bro. Webster, C. & N. W. Ry., claimed that he represented a portion of the only “real railway*’ running into Chicago, and Bro. Carder, C. B. & Q. Ry., claimed the honor of conducting operations on the only “real railway” running out of Chicago, while Bro. Brown, C. R. I. & P. Ry., contended that hia forces covered the only “real road” operating out- side of Chicago. Bro. Soyster proceeded to de- nounce the foregoing brothers for having the unadulterated nerve to make such assertions, when in reality they were only representatives of forces operating Chicago’s suburban “pikes” (such as the C. B. & Q., C. & N. W. and C. R. I. & P.), and that he himself was the representative of the only real system operating between the Great Lakes and the Pacific. Bro. Soyster was all smiles until Bro. Pierce, general chairman of the B. & O., took the fioer and “walked gracefully away” with all the honors, claiming that, inasmuch as it had already been conceded by Bro. Jones that Chicago would soon annex New York City, he represented a real railway system “operating 1,000 miles of double track, and every foot of the thousand miles oper- ated within the heart of Chicago.” With the aid of ice and fans and the untiring efforts of persistent brothers, Bros. Webster, Carder, Brown and Soyster were sufficiently re- vived to return to their homes unattended, but with only a faint vision of the CORT Club meeting. Bro. O’Conner has returned from a tour of the West. Sister Essley, R. I. general office, is on vacation. Bro. Novak just returned from Galveston and other Texas points, where he has been sight-seeing for thirty days. Br®. Craig just returned from his two weeks’ vacation. Digitized by LiOOQle

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1980 The Railroad Telegrapher. Did any one see Simonds, Flannagan, Quinn or Martin at our meeting October 4th? “S'mntter, you boys?” Bro. and Mrs. P. E. Gray were recently called to La Porte, Ind., on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Gray’s mother. Bro. Alverson, C. & N. W. general office, has removed from Barrington, 111., to Chicago. This will afford “Al” an opportunity to attend the CORT Club and we hope to have him with us in the future. It is with regret that we learn Bro. G. A. Flynn, C. & N. W., is to leave us soon — destination, Minneapolis. We are patiently waiting for “Nons” R. K. Patterson, C. F. Farr, P. J. Coyne of the R. I., and Wm. H. Hohman, C. & N. W., to come over to our side. D. C. Smart, Club Cor. Peoria-Pekin O. R. T. Club. The monthly meeting of the Peoria-Pekin O. R. T. Club at the Jefferson Hotel was a success in every particular, and a most interesting time was enjoyed, the attendance being extremely grati- fying to the members and officers of the club. President McNeff called the meeting to order at 1:45, and after thanking the brothers for their attendance spoke quite enthusiastically concerning the growth of the club and the bright prospects for its future growth. Bro. J. F. Carder, general chairman Division 130, spoke at length regarding the good done by the Order in the past year and read to the mem- bers the last report of the President and Grand Secretary and Treasurer, which was a most en- couraging one. Bro. Carder called our attention to a new organization being started by the North- western Line, known as the “Brotherhood of Sta- tion Employes,” and that its projectors were soliciting membership among the exclusive agents, with a sick and death benefit department, and is' also advertised as a social organization. It was plainly to be seen, he said, and well understood, that this movement has been started in a vain attempt to weaken our organization, and any of our members who became identified with this new would-be organization would be working against their own interest if they really wish to secure better working conditions and more remunerative salaries; so it is up to us to see that the O. R. T. is not turned down for such a so-called organiza- tion, as it will not be conducted in the interest of the men which the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers protect. Bro. Edwards, general secretary and, treasurer representing Division 126, whose pleasant smile and interesting talks are always welcome and appreciated at our meetings, made a splendid talk and urged the boys of every road to use much more personal effort to secure new members for the organization. He also told us of the condi- tions on the Rock Island and the new schedule which the boys there hope to secure within the next few weeks. Bro. Rogers, general ✓ secretary and treasurer of Division 130, who came all the way from St Joe, traveling from 8:00 o’clock Saturday night until noon Sunday, told the brothers that he was not in very good trim for speech-making; but, nevertheless, he told us in his usual eloquent and pleasing manner of the good done by our organi- zation. Bro. Turner, general chairman of the Lake Erie & Western, delivered an interesting address in regard to the telephone and the conditions on the Lake Erie and read a letter of regret from Bro. Newman, who had promised to be with us. We all enjoyed Bro. Turner’s address immensely. Bro. Graves, Galesburg, Division 130, was the only local chairman present, and his remarks with reference to good service and strict attention to business as the real solution to solid organization were enjoyed by all present Short talks by all brothers present contributed toward making the meeting interesting in every detail, and we hope that every meeting during the winter will be just as largely as, if not better, attended by all the brothers near Peoria who can be with us. There will be plenty of good speakers and the secretary and treasurer’s credit is still good at the Midget Cigar Store. Please don’t forget that we meet on the second Sunday of each month from one to six p. m. in the Gold Room, second floor, Jefferson Hotel. Your presence will be most thoroughly appreciated. Peoria Local Notes — Bro. Woodfin, Geneseo, who was relieving at Rock Island passenger station a few days, is now working at Blue Island. Bro. Thomas Phippens, Rock Island dty ticket office, visited home folks at Winchester a few days recently. Through the kindness of the three afternoon and one morning paper there appeared the following large head lines in the morning and afternoon editions on Monday, October 13th: “Lightning Jerkers Hold Monthly Meeting at Jefferson Hotel.’’ They also contributed half a column explaining the pleasant time enjoyed by all present. If you think we haven’t a real live club at Peoria come to some of our meetings and we will arrange to have the mayor tell you about it. Bro. A. C. McNeff, “Big Four,’’ and Bro. D. G. Rixey, Burlington, attended the “Knights of Khor- rassans" ceremonial at Jacksonville, 111., October 14th. Business handled same as usual the follow- ing day. (?) It is now Bro. Willetts, Vandalia, and Bro. Mc- Donald, M. & St. L. The “dynamiters” are holding daily noon ses- sions at corner of Maine and Adams streets, where the new skyscraper is rapidly being rushed to completion. Bro. Decker and his assistants are on the job. Thos. Phippkns. Sec’y and Treas. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1981 The Topeka O. R. T. Club. The meeting on October 12th was called to order at 9 p. m. with President Stover in the chair. A card from Bro. W. B. Ferrill, of Madi- son. Fla., calling attention to his appeal in the August Telegrapher was read, and the members were notified that a collection will be taken at the next meeting. Bro. Stover made a short talk and introduced Bro. Smith, general chairman Division 6, who de- livered an excellent address, dealing with con- ditions on the Union Pacific and commended the brothers of Division 126 for the way in which they supported their committee. President Stover then called on Bro. Belcher, who delivered us one of the best addresses it has been the pleasure of the club to hear since its incep- tion, his remarks were from an agents viewpoint and were vigorously applauded. He was followed by Bro. Harper, who went into the details of the bond question, his remarks indi- cating that he had given it deep study. His speech was very instructive as well as interesting. A fifteen minute discussion of the bond question was then indulged in, and many valuable points brought out. Bro. “Cash” Allen then took the floor and made one of his characteristic speeches, mixing humor and plain truths in a manner that was pleasing to all present. He brought out the importance of individual effort in lining up the nons and gave many good suggestions. Short talks were then made by Bros. Abbott, Hilfinger, Lowe, Powell, Ford, Ingram, Carver and Logan, and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p. m. After adjournment we all repaired to one of Topeka’s cafes for refreshment, where a “fanning bee” was indulged in while waiting for the trains to carry the out-of-town brothers to their respec- tive destinations. While the attendance at this meeting was fair, it was not what it should have been, when we consider the importance of these meetings and especially at this time. With the exception of Bro. Smith, the Rock Island was the only road represented. The train service in and out of Topeka is good, and the loss of a few hours’ sleep should not deter the' brothers out on the line from meeting with us once a month. In behalf of the club we wish to commend the brothers at Herington for their loyalty and inter- est shown by four of them being present at our last meeting. A long ride and the loss of an entire night’s rest has no terrors for them. This also applies to the boys on the Horton line. R. A. Powell, Secretary. Pretzel City Telegrapher’s Club. The October meeting was a big and respectable gathering, because “Jim” Troy is big and Bill Keister is respectable. There were but fifteen brothers present, but what it lacked in numbers it more than made up in enthusiasm. General Chair- man Troy, of the C. & N. W., gave a most inter- esting talk. This is the first meeting in years that we failed to have present a few C. N. W. brothers. He promised to come again, when we hope a goodly number of C. N. W. boys will be present to greet him. General Chairman Mulhall, of the I. C., ex- plained the express situation. Bro. Mulhall cer- tainly has made a study of this express matter and places it before us in a most able manner. If he could visit personally every man who handles express, the American Express Company would stand about as much show of winning out in the pending struggle as “Joe” Cannon’s famous tallow legged cat did down in that much talked of hot place. Bro. Keister rendered a financial report which showed the Club has on hand $8.55. In the ab- sence of President Murphy, Local Chairman Kelly presided. Many interesting subjects were thoroughly discussed, including the matter of in- creasing the attendance and interest, and it was finally decided to adopt a suggestion offered by Bro. Kelly, which was that the president appoint two brothers to act as captains; each captain to be furnished with a list of all the members of the club and toss a coin to see who gets first choice, after which they will proceed to choose sides. Each captain and his entire force are to make a special effort to secure new members and regular attend- ance at meetings. Five points are to be given for each persons who attends a full session of a regular monthly meeting; 2 points to be deducted in case one member comes in late or leaves before adjournment and 10 points to be given for secur- ing a new member. The contest is to go for a * period of six months, at the end of which time the losing side is to entertain the winning side. Bro. Quick will be solicited for a prize to award the winning captain. When you get notice that you have been chosen, it*s up to you to “get busy** and help your side win. The way to do that is to make it a point to attend every meeting and se- cure as many new members as possible. However, there will be but few points awarded for securing new' members, as we have but three nons on this division of the I. C., so those three, with what new men come in, is all you will have to work on. You have to get out and attend meetings regularly if you expect your side to win. A “question and suggestion” box will be placed just insidp the door. Gather up your questions or suggestions and drop them in. They will be discussed the same evening they are dropped in. While the attendance was small, yet the I. C., C. G. W. and C. M. & St. P. were all represented. President Murphy has secured a position at Champaign, 111., which causes a vacancy of his office, and Secretary -Treasurer Keister has secured employment which doesn't allow of his attending meetings, so he has resigned; hence, we will have a couple of officers to elect at the next meeting. Remember, we hold regular monthly meetings on the third Friday of each month at 107 Stephenson street, Freeport, 111. The attendance at this meeting was much smaller than usual, on account of the I. C. president's special going over the line between Freeport and Chicago, and the men were held on duty. Club Cor. Digitized by LiOOQle

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CRAND DIVISION NOTICE R. C. Watts, Certificate 566, Division 97, has been’expelled from the Order for conduct unbecoming a member. Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 132 is due July 1, 1913. Time for payment expires August 31, 1913. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS On* 300 00 (Series A) On 600 00 (Series B) On 1,000 00 (Series C) BENEFITS PAID DURING OCTOBER, 1913. Claim Cert. No. Name. Cause. Div. No. Series. Amt. 1489.. Sidney B. Wilson Accidental Drowning 7. .18397. .C. .*1,000 00 1491. .Guy B. Nunamaker. . .Railroad Accident 53. .29921. .A. . 300 00 1492. .Moritz R. Hack Motorcycle Accident 33. .28951. .C. . 1,000 00 1494. .J. W. Carroll Meningitis 53. .21090. .A. . 300 00 1495. .Michael M. Loney . . . .Cirrhosis of Liver 42. . 6510. .C. . 1,000 00 1500. .Richard W. Harrison. .Gunshot Wound 40. .27149. .C. . 1,000 00 *2 40 per year . 3 60 per year 7 20 per year FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment Account to September 30, 1913 *1,341,178 56 Received on Assessment Account October, 1913 2,432 20 N *1,343,610 76 Disbursements. Death Claims paid to September 30, 1913 * 914,481 47 Death Claims paid in October 4,600 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 1,754 84 Assessments Transferred to Dues 267 28 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund October 31, 1913 422,507 17 *1,343,610 76 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by LoOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1983 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President L. W. QUICK Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. J. A. NEWMAN First Vice-President T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President Flat “B,” 3960 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111. St. Louis, Mo. D. CAMPBELL Third Vice-President J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 44 Rose Ave., Toronto, Ont. 970 Kirbert Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. J. MANION Fifth Vice-President St. Louis, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, 363 E. 12th St., South Portland, Ore. C. ft. Kelso, Secretary, Box 87, Springfield, Mo. Geo. E. Joslin, Box 266, Centerdale, R. I. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to The W. N. Gates Co., Managers Advertising, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION— Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chair- man, Grand Trunk Ry., Marcellus, Mich.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman, Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Justice, Man.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO.— Meets 1st and 3d Mon- days of each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, south side, 3d floor. Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4107 Hartford st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 4 — Division covers the C., St. P., M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 227 West Cen- tral ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. N. C. Vickers, Gen’l Chairman, De Rid- der, La.; L. L. Wootf, Gen’l S. & T., Goodman, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chair- man. G. H. Smith, Gen’l Chairmn, Box 238, Grand Island, Neb.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. &• T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan.; L. G. Ging, Local 'Jhairman Nebraska Division, Eg- bert, Wyo.; C. J. Horiskey, Local Chairman Wyoming Division, 2405 Maxwell st., Cheyenne, Wyo.; E. Lockman, Local Chairman Colorado Division, Box 11, Erie, Colo.; Z. R. Hook, Local Chairman Kansas Division, 125 Colorado st., Manhattan, Kan. No. 7— Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. D. Robertson, Gen’l Chairman, Box 205, Welland, Ont., Can.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 102 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Biim, Gen'l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. Hudson Division — Meets 3d Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p. m., G. A. R. Hall, 27 Garden st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. F. P. F raleigh. Local Chairman, 67 Washington st., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Western and Rochester Division — Meets 3d Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at Rochester, N. Y., 3d Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November, at 10 o’clock a. m., and 8 o’clock p. m., at 148 No. Salina st., Syracuse, N. Y., in conjunction with Mohawk Division. W. R. Miller, Local Chairman Roches- ter Division, Victor, N. Y. W. P. Mansell, Local Chairman Signalmen, Western Division, Corfu, N. Y. A. E. Blim, Local Chairman Sta- tion Dept., Western Division, Chili Station, N. Y. Mohawk Division — Meets 3d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m., at 510 State st., over Fagan's Digitized by LiOOQle

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1984 ■The Railroad Telegrapher. real estate office, Schenectady, N. Y., and on the first Tuesday in the month at Utica, N. Y., in Arcanum Temple Hall, on Devereaux st., at 8 p. m. M. B. Lynch, Local Chairman Signalmen, 962 State st., Schenectady, N. Y. H. B. Morey, Local Chairman Stationmen, 102 Jefferson are., Utica, N. Y. Harlem Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. Fall Brook Divi- sion— Meets 3d Wednesday evening each month, at 8 o’clock. Odd Fellows’ Hall, East Erie ave.. Corning, N. Y. R. R. Mclnroy, Local Chair- man, Middlebury Center, Pa. Beech Creek Dis- trict— Meets 2d Tuesday each month at 8 p. m. in Mechanics’ Hall, South Clearfield, Pa. J. W. Martenis, Local Chairman, Vilas, Pa. Electric Division and Grand Central Terminal — Meets 2d Monday at 8 p. m„ and 4th Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. each month at Twelfth Ward Bank Bldg., Lexington ave., cor East 125th st.. New York. H. D. Murty, Local Chairman of Gfand Central Terminal, 115 S. High st., Mt. Ver- non, N. Y. J. E. Jagger, laical Chairman of Electric Division, 2408 Creston ave.. New York, N. Y. J. M. Moss, Assistant Local Chairman, 16 Clover st., Yonkers, N. Y. Buffalo Division- Regular meetings will be held at North Tona- wanda, N. Y., on the first Tuesday evening in January, March, May, July, September and No- vember, and on the first Tuesday morning in February, April, June, August, October and De- cember. Special meetings to be held in Buffalo, subject to call of Local Chairman. J. T. Farrell, Local Chairman, 141 O’Connell ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Putnam Division— Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. F. G. Boutelle, Local Chair- man, Chauncey, N. Y. St. Lawrence Division —Meets at Hotel Woodruff, Watertown, sub- ject to call of Local Chairman. G. W. Backus, Local Chairman, Harrisville, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. W. J. Dooley, Gen’l Chairman, 3101 McPherson ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, G. S. & T., Box 62, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen'l Chairman, Trout- ■ ville, Va.; T. H. Lankford, Gen’l S. & T„ P. O. Box 11, Cloverdale, Va. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Railroad. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Newfield, N. J.; Baltimore Division, T. E. Fid- ler. Local Chairman, Lutherville, Md. Division meets 3d Friday each month, Huntingdon Hall, Baltimore, Md. Maryland Division, W. M. Skinner, Local Chairman, 115 S. Potomac st., Baltimore, Md. Meets at call of Chairman. Delaware Div., T. W. Truitt, Local Chairman, Middletown, Del. Meets at call of Chairman. Philadelphia Terminal, G. • H. Bogart, Local Chairman, 729 Linden st., Camden, N. J. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. J. & S., G. E. Nightingale, Local Chairman, Newfield, N. J. Meets jointly with the Trenton Division, 4th Thursday of each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Trenton Oivi- - sion, J. G. Simanton, Local Chairman, French- town, N. J. Meets jointly with the W. J. & S. Division, 4th Thursday each month at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. in Goff Building, Camden, N. J. Philadelphia Division, C. S. Melchor, Local Chair- man, 531 Curtin ave., Harrisburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Middle Division, A. L. Rex, Local Chairman, Mapleton Depot, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Pittsburg Division, J. H. McGrail, Local Chairman, 2011 Eleventh ave., Altoona, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman- Conemaugh Division, Martin Stephens, Local Chairman, 122 Whitfield st., Pittsburg, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Monongahela Divi- sion. G. Z. Stover, Local Chairman, West Elisa- beth, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Allegheny Division, O. T. Arendt, Local Chairman, Fox- burg, Pa. Meets st call of Chairman. Buffalo Division, Burt Sutton, Local Chairman, Franklin- ville, N. Y. Meets at call of Chairman. Elmira Division, C. R. Elliott, Local Chairman, 640 Water st., Elmira, N. Y. Meets at call of Chair- man. Renovo Division, J. F. Mann, Local Chair- man, Wilcox, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Williamsport and Susquehanna Division. A. C. Grieb, Nisbet, Pa., Local Chairman. Meets at call of Chairman. Sunbury Division, G. C. Vandling, Local Chairman, Mifflinville, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. Schuylkill Division, H. F. Strunk, Local Chairman, 316 S. 175-4 st., Reading, Pa. Meets at call of Chairman. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. Meetings 1st Dis- trict at Conneaut, in G. A. R. Hall, Main st., cor. of Washington st„ every third Monday of each month. Meeting 2d and 3d Districts at Bellevue, Ohio, in B. of L. E. Hall, every 3d Friday of each month; meeting 4th District in I. O. O. F. Hall, State st., Hammond, Ind., every second Saturday of each month. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. k T., Knox, Ind. No. 20— Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. F-. Cullinan, Gen’l Chair- man, 2 Albert st., Middletown, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28. Jermyn, Pa.; C. L. Cook, Local Chairman Southern Division, P. O. Box 183, South Fallsburg, N. Y. ; H. J. DeGraw, Ass’t Local Chairman South- ern Division, Hancock, N. Y.; G. W. Merwin, Ass’t Local Chairman P. J. & M. Branches, High Falls, N. Y.; P. J. Boland, Local Chair- man Scranton Division, 160 Dundaff st., Car- bondale. Pa.; F. L. Spratt, Ass’t Local Chair- Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1985 man Scranton Division, Poyntelle, Pa.; J. R. Hadley, Local Chairman Northern Division, 24 Seneca st., Oneida, N. Y.; P. J. Loftus, Ass’t Local Chairman Northern Division, Morrisville, N. Y. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meet's subject to call of Chairman. F. E. Stenger, Gen'l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; C. B. Miller, Gen'l S. & T. Piqua, Ohio. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Rochelle & Southern Ry., Idaho & Western Ry., Tacoma-Eastern R. R., and Bellingham & Northern Ry. District meetings held subject to call of the Local Chairmen. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, 403 Drexel Bank Bldg., Chicago, 111.; C. H f Burnworth, Ass't General Chairman Puget Sound Lines, Ingomar, Mont.; Ed. R. Derrickson, Gen’l S. & T., 403 Drexel Bank Bldg., Chicago, 111. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chair- man, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adalbs, Gen’l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex.; D. D. Hungate, Local Chair- man Gulf Division, Jewett, Tex.; J. J. Burns, Assistant Local Chairman and Division Corre- spondent, Box 133, Spring, Tex. Chas. C. Webner, Local Chairman Ft. Worth Division, ' Mart, Texas. No. 26— NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month, 9 p. m., Grand Union Hotel, New York City. W. A. Fuller, Chief TeL, 525 West 146th st.. New York City, N. Y.; A. R. Linn, S. & T., 116 Willett at., Jamaica, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad System. Meets on the 15th of each month in the Mayor’s office at Green Castle, Ind. E. E. Pierron, Gen’l Chair- man, Pierron, 111.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m., and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. L. H. Dowd, Chief Tel., 57 Ludlow st., Water- bury, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. E. Maxwell, Gen’l Chairman, Room. 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Chairman Relay Offices, 4785 Cottage ave., St. Louis, Mo.; W. L. Wilmarth, Member General Committee M. P. Ry., Holden, Mo.; J. E. Lewis, Member General Committee, Tal- lulah, La.; H. J. Mohler, Gen’l S. & T., Room 401, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman, C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chair- man, Box 87, Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fulling- ton, Gen’l S. & T., Box 87, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore' & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Gen'l Chairman, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md.; C. B. Rawlins, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 1, Moore’s Hill, Ind.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia Division — Meets in Red Men’s Hall, 17th and Union sts., near B. & O. depot, Wilmington, Del., third Saturday evenings in January, March, May, July, September and November at 8 p. m.; meetings in February, April, June, August, October and December, sub- ject Jo call of Local Chairman. F. F. Sullivan, Local Chairman, Van Bibber, Md., Western Dis- trict of the Baltimore Division. Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. W. Q. Stouffer, Local Chairman, Point of Rocks, Md. Eastern District of the Baltimore Division — Meets subject to call of Local Chairman. D. J. McGrath, Local Chairman, 2811 Frisby st., Baltimore, Md. “GO” General Office, Baltimore. Meets subject to call of the Local Chairman. C. B. Pierce, Local Chairman, 2021 Longwood st. (Walbrook), Baltimore, Md. Pittsburg Division, Pike River and P. & W. Districts— Meets 4th Thursday night of each month at 8 p. m. and 10 a. m., 4th Thursday in June, • August, October, December, 1913; February, April, etc., 1914, at 417 Wood st., third floor, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman Eastern District Pittsburg Division, 810 Bay Ridge ave., Brookline, Pittsburg, Pa.; E. J. Olwell. Local Chairman Western District of the Pittsburg Division, 120 Charles st., Knox- ville, Mt. Oliver Station, Pittsburg, Pa. Cleve- land Division — G. H. McCoy, Local Chairman, 1716 Wooster st., Massillon, Ohio. Chicago Division — Meets 3d Wednesday night of each month in Red Men’s Hall, Defiance, Ohio. T. J. Eiler, Local Chairman Eastern District; G. H. Harer, Local Chairman Western District, Mil- ford, Ind. Newark Division, including all its sub- divisions and branches, will hereafter meet in Newark on the third Monday of each month. The meetings will be held alternately in the after- noon and evening, beginning with an evening meeting in December. J. P. Welsh, Local Chair- man Eastern District of the Newark Division, R. F. D No. 3, Box 17, Barnesville, Ohio. J. F. Iden, Local Chairman of the Western District of the Newark Division, 541 Maple ave., New- ark, Ohio. New Castle Division meets last Saturday evening of each month in Central Labor Hall, 3d floor, Walsh Building, South Main st., Akron, Ohio. J. R. Ault, Local Chair- man, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. V. Phillips, Gen’l Chair- man, Wellington, 111.; S. M. Rittcnhouse, Gen’l S. & T., Sidell, III. Digitized by LiOOQle